Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Radio review – TGA – “Blithe Spirit” (1947) ****

The film version of this was made with a British cast, but here’s a chance to hear the Broadway cast recreate their roles, except for Peggy Wood, who played Ruth and wasn’t available (she was replaced by Kathleen Cornell – but that’s not too distracting since Ruth, the living wife, is the dullest part). Clifton Webb is terrific in the lead and Mildred Natwick great as Madame Arcadi; Leonora Corbett is ideal too as Elvira. Delightfully played.

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