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Author:
Welles, Orson 1915-1985  Search this
Amari, Carl  Search this
Talbot, Bruce  Search this
Gabel, Martin 1912-1986  Search this
Collins, Ray 1889-1965  Search this
Frost, Alice  Search this
Moorehead, Agnes 1906-1974  Search this
Sloane, Everett 1909-1965  Search this
Johnstone, Bill  Search this
Hugo, Victor 1802-1885 Misérables  Search this
Physical description:
3 sound discs (3 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in
Type:
Sound recordings
Fiction
Place:
Paris (France)
France
Date:
1995
1937
P1995
19th century
Notes:
"Produced in association with Smithsonian Institution Press."
"Digitally restored and remastered"--Container.
Compact discs.
Booklet (29 p. : ill. ; 13 x 14 cm.) containing biographical and descriptive notes by Michael Dawson, casting notes, as well as radiography and bibliographical references, inserted in container.
Starring Orson Welles as Jean Valjean; other cast members include Martin Gabel, Ray Collins, Alice Frost, Agnes Moorehead, Everett Sloane, and Bill Johnstone.
Originally broadcast July 23, 1937-Sept. 3, 1937.
Contents:
The bishop -- Javert -- The trial -- Cosette -- The grave -- The barricade -- The final episode
Summary:
Orson Welles adapted, produced, directed, narrated, and acted in this 1937 radio dramatization of Victor Hugo's book, recounting the saga of escaped convict Jean Valjean. Valjean, trying to forget his past and live an honest life, risks his freedom to take care of a motherless young girl during a period of political unrest in Paris.
Topic:
Radio adaptations  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Call number:
disc 000196
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_547337