World's Greatest Short Stories: read by Nelson Olmsted
Nelson Olmsted
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Nelson Olmsted was one of the last great radio horror performers. Born Leroy Nelson Olmsted, Jr. in Minnesota, he became an announcer for local radio stations in Texas. His storytelling show, which began in 1939, showcased his unique ability to bring literature to life, particularly the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Olmsted's skill in narration and character voices led to a variety of programs, including the acclaimed "World's Greatest Stories." His performances were marked by a dramatic flair that set him apart from other voice-over artists of his time.
This collection features some of the most memorable short stories, including works by Honoré de Balzac, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Edgar Allan Poe, among others. Experience the art of storytelling as Olmsted immerses you in these classic tales.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| La Grande Bretèche | 11:56 |
| What Was It? | 12:16 |
| The Case of M. Valdemar | 14:42 |
| Quality | 13:38 |
| The Tell Tale Heart | 13:54 |
| The Last Class | 13:30 |
| The Little Wife | 14:00 |
| The Case of M. Valdemar | 13:53 |
| The Man and the Snake | 14:08 |
| Rappaccini's Daughter | 14:27 |
| The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge | 14:22 |
| The Lie | 14:07 |
| Success Story | 12:01 |
| A Letter and a Paragraph | 13:58 |
| Tomorrow's Paul | 12:59 |
| The Coward | 14:10 |
| Moonlight | 14:16 |
| The Death of Olivier Becaille | 14:01 |
| The Raven | 15:20 |
| What Was It? | 14:15 |
| Markheim | 14:10 |
Critiques
good read
P M
wonderful narration, but background noise is there, not sure if it's my phone problem or at source
Great Anthology of Dramatized Short Stories
Reuben Berlin
Great stuff good dramatization. Audio will do.