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Classic Robert Louis Stevenson and H. G. Wells Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness, Volume 2

By: Theatre Royal, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells
Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness
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Summary

Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from Robert Louis Stevenson and H. G. Wells. Here is the legendary Alec Guinness starring in ‘The Man Who Could work Miracles’ adapted from the original tale by H. G. Wells and Laurence Olivier starring in 'The Suicide Club' adapted from the original tale by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers. Starring the leading theatre artists of the day it is the only series of radio dramas in which Laurence Olivier ever appeared. He was joined by Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Orson Welles, Robert Morley, John Mills, Michael Redgrave, Trevor Howard, Robert Donut, Alec Guinness and Margaret Lockwood.

Over the Years, Theatre Royal has received a glittering array of accolades, including: “vivid, tense, and compressed.”( Classic radio)

“Craft, like character, ages well.”(Daily Telegraph)

“Great fun to listen to and, as radio history, they are unsurpassed.” (Sunday Telegraph)

“Voices like these justify the Golden Days tag. We won't hear their like again.” (Sunday Times)

“A must for archive fans. The excitement of vintage radio drama with strong storylines.” (Radio Times.)

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The inimitable Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness lead this fully restored and remastered production from the Theatre Royal. Originally produced in the 1950s, this collection showcases the dramatic adaptations of H. G. Wells’ "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" and Robert Louis Stevenson’s "The Suicide Club". Guinness and company’s exaggerated and playful tones ensure the comedy of Wells' classic tale will not get by without its deserved laughs. And Laurence Olivier, one of the English world’s greatest dramatic actors, leads listeners right into the suspense and secrecy of Stevenson’s story.

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Good Old Classic

If you like good old black & white TV
this is for you.
Takes you right back to the times
before computers took over drama.
This is straightforward acting relying on talent.

As for the story, a psychological drama of do or dare, only, be careful what you put yourself up for ! winning is not everything ...

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Highly recommended - classic drama

Cannot be faulted as a quick and entertaining listen - apart from the unsubtle music that is - although it is more amusing than annoying and was just a part of style of the times. Loved it!!

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