The Lives of Harry Lime
A Night in a Harem
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Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, the charming, resourceful adventurer first made famous in The Third Man. In this radio series, Lime recounts episodes from his life, drawing listeners into a world of schemes, danger, and sudden reversals.
Each installment is presented as one of Lime’s own stories, with Welles’s distinctive voice guiding the action. The adventures range across international settings and bring Lime into encounters where wit and improvisation matter as much as nerve. The title’s date and episode name identify this installment as “A Night in a Harem.”
Welles gives Lime an easy confidence that makes even questionable exploits entertaining. The series blends suspense, intrigue, and dry humor, with a first-person storyteller whose polished manner hints that there may be more to every tale than he lets on.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.