1925-1974
The early death of the director John Gibson in May this year removed from the radio and television scene one of its most distinguished talents. Among the radio productions for which he would wish to be remembered is The Open Boat. first broadcast in 1964. The adapter of the story, author IAN RODGER. introduces the play with a short tribute to its producer.
10.5 The Open Boat
The short story by STEPHEN CRANE , freely adapted for radio by IAN RODGER
After the success of The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane spent most of his remaining life as a war correspondent. At the end of 1896 he was sent to Florida on board The Commodore to cover a filibustering expedition to Cuba, and on New Year's Day the ship sank. The Open Boat is Stephen Crane 's re-creation of his 50-hour struggle for life in the open sea.
Incidental music composed by JOHN BUCKLAND
Orchestra conducted by PETER GELLHORN
Producer JOHN GIBSON