VRC0001: Mercury Theatre on the Air - "Dracula"
October 7, 2023 Mercury Theatre on the Air CBS July 11, 1938Plot
The narrative unfolds through documents and personal accounts, commencing with Jonathan Harker's unsettling visit to Count Dracula's Transylvanian castle. Harker's escape is thwarted by wolves, setting the stage for a series of supernatural events. Dr. Seward seeks Dr. Van Helsing's help for his ailing fiancée, Lucy, who falls victim to Dracula's nocturnal visitations. As the group discovers Lucy's vampiric state, they unite against the common foe. The story takes an international turn as they pursue Dracula across Europe, leading to a climactic confrontation in Transylvania.Cast
- Dr. John Seward/Count Dracula - Orson Welles
- Lucy Westenra - Elizabeth Farrell
- Jonathan Harker - George Coulouris
- Mina Harker - Agnes Moorehead
- Dr. Van Helsing - Martin Gabel
- Russian Captain - Ray Collins
- Mate - Karl Swenson
Crew
- Announcer - Dan Seymour
- Composer/Conductor - Bernard Herrmann
- Production Supervisor - Davidson Taylor
Episode descriptions come from the RadioGOLDINdex.