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Orson Welles' "War of the worlds"

Title
Orson Welles' "War of the worlds" [sound recording].
Publication
Larchmont, N.Y. : Longines Symphonette Society, [196-?]

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Additional Authors
  • Koch, Howard
  • Welles, Orson, 1915-1985.
  • Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.
  • Symphonette Society
  • Manheim Fox Enterprises
  • Mercury Theater (N.Y.)
Description
1 sound disc (60 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
Summary
This famous broadcast of the Wells story, moved to Grovers Mill, NJ, and updated with news bulletin simulations, panicky reporters announcing blackouts, explosions and deaths, evacuation instructions, etc., convinced millions of Americans that Earth was being invaded by Martians.
Series Statement
Living sound
Uniform Title
Mercury Theatre on the air (Radio program)
Alternative Title
War of the worlds.
Subject
  • Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 > Audio adaptations
  • Radio programs
Genre/Form
Science fiction.
Note
  • Longines Symphonette Society: SY 5251 (additional no. on disc: LW 401).
  • Script by Howard Koch, based on the H.G. Wells novel.
  • "Released by arrangement with Manheim Fox Enterprises."
  • "Electronically rechanneled to simulate stereo"--Container.
Performer (note)
  • Starring Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre Group.
Event (note)
  • "The actual broadcast by the Mercury Theatre on the air as heard over the Columbia Broadcasting System, October 30, 1938"--Container.
Call Number
*LZR 63856
OCLC
27690974
Title
Orson Welles' "War of the worlds" [sound recording].
Imprint
Larchmont, N.Y. : Longines Symphonette Society, [196-?]
Series
Living sound
Performer
Starring Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre Group.
Event
"The actual broadcast by the Mercury Theatre on the air as heard over the Columbia Broadcasting System, October 30, 1938"--Container.
Local Note
Library's copy lacks original container.
Added Author
Koch, Howard.
Welles, Orson, 1915-1985.
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. War of the worlds.
Symphonette Society.
Manheim Fox Enterprises.
Mercury Theater (N.Y.)
Added Title
Mercury Theatre on the air (Radio program)
War of the worlds.
Publisher No.
SY 5251 Longines Symphonette Society
LW 401 Longines Symphonette Society
Research Call Number
*LZR 63856
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