The Weird Circle
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"The Weird Circle" was a classic American old-time radio drama series that aired from 1943 to 1945. It was a syndicated, 30-minute program primarily known for its adaptations of classic horror, supernatural, and suspense stories from famous authors.Here's a breakdown of what made "The Weird Circle" distinctive:
Literary Adaptations: Unlike some other horror anthology shows that relied on original scripts, "The Weird Circle" largely drew from well-known public domain works of the 19th century and earlier. Authors whose works were adapted included:
Edgar Allan Poe: (e.g., "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Cask of Amontillado")
Robert Louis Stevenson: (e.g., "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde")
Charles Dickens: (e.g., "The Queer Client," "Dr. Manette's Manuscript" from A Tale of Two Cities, "The Signal-Man" as "The Thing in the Tunnel")
Victor Hugo: (e.g., "Last Days of a Condemne