Sonic Echo- 0107- A Geste of Orson's

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Sonic Echo- 0107- A Geste of Orson's

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Oct 17, 2014

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Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre on the Air produced a staggering number of adaptations of classic fiction and drama. One of the least quoted but one of Jack's favourites is the immortal tale of the desert "Beau Geste", our feature for tonight's October Orson month!

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