The Lives of Harry Lime
Art Is Long and Lime Is Fleeting
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Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, the charming, resourceful adventurer first introduced in The Third Man. In this radio series, Lime recounts episodes from his life, drawing listeners into a world of schemes, narrow escapes, and encounters with people who may be useful—or dangerous.
Each installment is a self-contained adventure narrated by Lime himself. Welles’s distinctive voice gives the stories their center, while dramatic scenes and supporting performances bring the characters and situations around him to life. The series moves between locations and predicaments, with Lime’s quick wit and knack for improvisation shaping the way each tale unfolds.
The pleasure lies in Lime’s polished storytelling and uncertain morality: he is an engaging guide, but never quite a trustworthy one. The result is a stylish blend of suspense, humor, and intrigue, carried by Welles’s performance and the character’s effortless confidence.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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