A Look Behind Orson Welles' War of the Worlds (Online Program)

Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Tuesday October 25th @ 7:00pm

Location

Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL. 60044

Fees/Admission

FREE

A Look Behind Orson Welles' War of th...

Description

On the eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel, The War of the Worlds. While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American culture is staggering. But how much of that impact was reality, and how much has been exaggerated over the years? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners, or did most of the audience simply enjoy a well-done piece of theatre? Attend this illuminating lecture and learn the real story!

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