
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio.
The Story Behind Dracula "Dracula" was the first episode of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, broadcast on July 11, 1938. The show was a pioneering work in radio drama, featuring innovative sound effects and a talented cast, including Orson Welles as Dracula and Dr. Arthur Seward, George Coulouris as Jonathan Harker, and Elizabeth Farrell as Lucy Westenra.Key Characters and VoicesThe main cast includes:
Influence and Legacy "Dracula" has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, influencing numerous adaptations and interpretations of Bram Stoker's novel. The show's innovative use of sound effects and its atmospheric storytelling have made it a classic of radio drama.
By Audio Shows4.4
77 ratings
Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio.
The Story Behind Dracula "Dracula" was the first episode of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, broadcast on July 11, 1938. The show was a pioneering work in radio drama, featuring innovative sound effects and a talented cast, including Orson Welles as Dracula and Dr. Arthur Seward, George Coulouris as Jonathan Harker, and Elizabeth Farrell as Lucy Westenra.Key Characters and VoicesThe main cast includes:
Influence and Legacy "Dracula" has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, influencing numerous adaptations and interpretations of Bram Stoker's novel. The show's innovative use of sound effects and its atmospheric storytelling have made it a classic of radio drama.

1,071 Listeners

1,923 Listeners

126 Listeners

11 Listeners

807 Listeners

75 Listeners

215 Listeners

3,181 Listeners

1,023 Listeners

501 Listeners

877 Listeners

502 Listeners

2 Listeners

3 Listeners

2 Listeners