Play synopsis: The title figure of THE TRAITOR is a thoughtful and earnest atomic scientist who has no regard for communism, but who sincerely believes that the only way to prevent the catastrophe of a final world war is to surrender the secret of the atomic bomb to Russia. These discs be packed very carefully to arrive intact. There are grease pencil marks on each disc denoting where an opinion piece for US Steel is located, this one a short essay on the Amercian public's various attitudes about the Korean War.Various notes on labels denote the dates these discs were broadcast on the radio. Original sleeves and labels are in fragile condition.
Discs 2 and 4 are described as good condition. The accompanying digital file will have these artifacts digitally reduced. Disc 1 and 3 I would describe as fair, no skipping, with staccato surface noise. Discs are playable, but there is a fair amount of surface noise. Part of a series "Theater Guild Of The Air" "US Steel Hour". 1 hour in length on four, 1-sided lacquer acetate, aluminum-core discs. Featuring actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Dramatic radio production of "The Traitor", By Herman Wouk, author of "The Caine Mutiny". A digital wav or MP3 file of entire program included. Note: A 16" transcription turntable is required to play these discs. 1-of-a-kind 1952 16" radio lacqer transcription discs.
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