The March of Time
Life Magazine 1st Anniversary
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The March of Time brings the news and public affairs of its era to radio through dramatic reenactments and documentary-style narration. Rather than presenting events as a simple bulletin, the program uses voices, scenes, and sound to place listeners amid the people and issues shaping the headlines.
This recording is identified with the November 18, 1937 broadcast and a first-anniversary connection to Life magazine. The series’ format blends reporting with staged dialogue and vivid sound effects, giving political, social, and international developments a more immediate, theatrical presentation.
The result is a brisk, serious portrait of current events as they were understood at the time. Its mix of journalism and radio drama offers a distinctive way to hear the concerns and public language of the late 1930s.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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