Sunday Night Playhouse - The Diamond as Big as The Ritz - F. Scott Fitzgerald & Orson Welles

Dive into a world of wealth, deception, and love in this week's episode of the "Sunday Night Playhouse" featuring an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's mesmerizing novella, "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz." Brought to life by the legendary Orson Welles, the tale unravels the mysterious life of a Washington family and their unspeakable secret. When John T. Unger, a young man from Hades, ventures westward for a summer with his schoolmate, Percy Washington, he's thrown into a world of unimaginable riches, where diamonds are indeed "as big as the Ritz." However, beneath the glitter and glamour lies a dark secret that could be deadly. Set against the pristine backdrop of Montana, this unique love story delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the lengths one might go to protect family treasures. With Bernard Katz setting the ambiance as the composer and conductor, and the talented Sheila Ryan and David Ellis co-starring, this adaptation promises to be an auditory delight. Tune in to witness love, danger, and incredible riches collide in a story that challenges the boundaries of ambition and secrecy. The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" was first published in the June 1922 issue of The Smart Set magazine and first published in book form in "Tales of the Jazz Age" in 1922. Its Montana setting may have been inspired by Fitzgerald's own summer in White Sulphur Springs, Montana in 1915. Over the years, this captivating tale has seen various adaptations, including other radio plays and television broadcasts, proving its enduring appeal. Join us this Sunday as we transport you to a world where love, danger, and unimaginable riches collide, only on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse."