The Lives of Harry Lime, a.k.a. The Third Man, Vol. 1 Audiobook (Free)

Made being a prequel to the strike film THE 3RD Man, this radio show was created to follow the adventures of the popular character Harry Lime, played here, and in the film, by Orson Welles.

The 1949 film THE 3RD Guy won an Academy Award and was a global success, called “magic” by Roger Ebert and “among the finest films available” by the brand new York Times. Written by New York Times bestselling novelist Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed, the production starred Joseph Cotten as Holly about The Lives of Harry Lime, a.k.a. THE 3RD Man, Vol. 1 Martins, an America who moves to postwar Vienna on the request of his aged friend Harry Lime, played by Orson Welles. Nonetheless it was the type of Harry Lime who nearly stole the show.

While living in London, Orson Welles became familiar with producer Harry Alan Towers, who convinced Welles to appear in a radio series based on his character in THE 3RD Man and to be titled The Lives of Harry Lime. Since Lime fits his end in the sewers of Vienna in the movie, Towers, with Welles’ participation, made a decision to make the air show a prequel.

Produced in England and documented in London’s IBC Studios, The Lives of Harry Lime had an authentic continental taste, with adventures occurring in such unique locales as Paris, Rome, Venice, Tangiers, and the French Riviera.

Because of brilliant scripts, expertly performed by Welles and a share firm of talented actors, the underworld actions of Harry Lime and his always-questionable affiliates make for great entertainment. “Welles brings a mischievous portrayal to life to the delight of many, actually writing many of these shows himself. All most enjoyable half hours, they are definitely an instance of rooting for the theif to win.”-JohnBrown.tv