In no surprise to anyone, I have uncovered some audio material for your macabre amusement. Here are Bela Lugosi and Alfred Hitchcock readings from the 40s.
Side A: Suspense "The Doctor Prescribed Death;” by J. Donald Wilson. Starring Bela Lugosi. Introduced by "The Man in Black:· Broadcast on CBS radio, sustaining, on February 2. 1943. Musical director: Lud Gluskin.
Side B: Once Upon A Midnight 1945 ABC Blue net audition. Starring Hume Cronyn & Jessica Tandy. Introduced and hosted by Alfred Hitchcock. Music by Felix Mills. "Malice Aforethought," by Frances lies
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing! Do you have more of these?