The Silken Dagger

Product Code: SL3000

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

In this play based on Ustinov's story, the undersecretary to the interior is captured by compassionate Italians toward the end of World War II. Twenty-four hours after his arrest, he received two offers. He refuses the first offer easily but cannot refuse the second one given by a brilliant Jewish forensic orator and lawyer, but it shakes him to his soul. Sir Peter Ustinov's finely drawn characters are vividly brought to life in this dramatic adaptation of his short story. Ustinov's compassionate insight into human behavior observes emotions ranging from childish spite to soul-crushing vengeance in the struggle to cope with the aftermath of war.

The Rebel: Johnny Yuma at Appomattox

Product Code: R81000

Limited Streaming Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

The Secret of Madame Defarge

Product Code: SL9000

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

The main story of Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities becomes the story of Madam Defarge and her single-minded revenge and involves a secret that is revealed in the trial scene, dramatizing why the poor in France revolted.

Pilgrims

Product Code: PB3000

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

In this radio play version, marriage has been forbidden because The Ancients discovered it led to breakdowns, insanity and object throwing. Instead, people renew their coupling vows every seven years, often taking advantage of the escape clause.

The Heart of Buchanan

Product Code: H93000

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Approx. Run Time: 15 min.

Sarah's military family moves often, but never before to a town as small as Buchanan. Sarah makes friends by singing in the choir and takes the Christmas program lightly-until she realizes its effect on her more vulnerable little sister.