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The War of the Worlds (Dramatized)

By: Orson Welles
Narrated by: Orson Welles
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The original uncut Radio Broadcast.

On the evening of October 30th, 1938, Earth went to war with Mars. Martians invaded New Jersey!

Here is the famous panic-inducing broadcast that shook the world, starring Orson Welles.

©2012 ABN (P)2011 ABN Entertainment & Performing Arts Fantasy Radio Science Fiction

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Classic Tale • Compelling Narration • Distinctive Voice • Realistic Sound Effects • Engaging Dramatization
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What was one of the most memorable moments of War of the Worlds (Dramatized)?

A memorable moment was when a coworker asked me a question and I was pretending to listen to CE but I was really listening to this.

Excellent!

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I got this one so I could listen to a bit of history and a fictional story that caused some people to get scared.

Classic story

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To hear hear this old radio show and know the history and story behind it. What a wonderful voice in Orson Welles.

Wonderful

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The orginal recording to get caught up in. Orson Wells voice commands attention, and confidently takes you along for the ride. Awesome.

The Original

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Boy............. to listen instead of watching is the best ever! Your imagination is more powerful than the eyes.
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Sheila
6-19-2018

The War of the Worlds

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Makes me think how THIS was great and “normal” entertainment, but for today, we’d struggle to keep up with the language and no video!

Fun & a piece a radio drama history!

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Orson Welles did a great job on this. Really sent a shiver down my spine!

Classic tale that spooked America

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Nothing beats Orson Wells and the original War of the Worlds radio broadcast! It's not just for Halloween, it's a great rendition of the H.G. Wells classic for anytime of the year!

A Halloween classic!

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I love it!!!! Orson Welles is spectacular!!! I wish I could go back in time, that would have been amazing to hear back then!!! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

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Orson Wells was truly a genius. makes us all question where we get our information from and not just take it as gospel.

Fantastic!!!

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