The Man in the Dark (radio serial)
| Genre | seral drama |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Hosted by | George Edwards |
| Created by | Sumner Locke Elliott |
| Original release | December 1943 – January 10, 1944[1] |
The Man in the Dark is a 1943 Australian radio serial created by Sumner Locke Elliott for the George Edwards Company. It starred George Edwards and Nell Stirling.
Background[edit]
It was the first serial to run in hour-long episodes on Australian commercial stations.[2] Its success led to a number of serials that ran for an hour.[3]
The serial was highly acclaimed and was produced again in 1946[4] and 1949.
The Brisbane Sunday Mail called the production one of Edwards' best.[5]
A copy of some early episodes still survive at the Callaway Centre Archive, The University of Western Australia.[6]
Premise[edit]
"Thc story of one of the most remarkable personalities of, London's sinister East End, and based on the finding of a sensational British criminal trial at the beginning of thc century."[7] (The George Chapman case.)
References[edit]
- ^ "Radio Specials". The Sun. No. 10, 611. New South Wales, Australia. 10 January 1944. p. 5 (Late Final Extra). Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Advertising". The Mercury. Vol. CLVIII, no. 22, 792. Tasmania, Australia. 18 December 1943. p. 14. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Fine New Catholic Hour Feature". Advocate. Vol. LXXX, no. 4771. Victoria, Australia. 8 January 1947. p. 26. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ ""Two Destinies"". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser. No. 23, 098. Queensland, Australia. 21 February 1946. p. 4. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Radiopinion". Sunday Mail. No. 980. Queensland, Australia. 30 January 1949. p. 4. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ George Edwards at AustLit
- ^ "Advertising". The Mercury. Vol. CLVIII, no. 22, 792. Tasmania, Australia. 18 December 1943. p. 14. Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.