The Weird Circle - "Declared Insane" (Old Time Radio)

The Weird Circle, episode 5, “Declared Insane,” originally broadcast September 26, 1943. This early syndicated literary-horror adaptation draws on Honoré de Balzac’s L’Interdiction, also known as The Commission in Lunacy.In France, troubling financial dealings lead an estranged wife and her brother to petition the court to have a man declared insane. As Judge Popinot weighs the case, private resentments, money, and family pressure complicate the question of sanity. Written by Peggy Mayer, the drama is part of The Weird Circle’s first cycle of literary adaptations.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:48 Original Broadcast25:50 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio