The Orson Welles Show (radio series) debut of "The Hitch-Hiker", an original radio play by Lucille Fletcher (wife of Bernard Herrmann) that has become a classic of suspense. On the broadcast of December 29, 1941, Rita Hayworth was the guest player; this was the first meeting between Welles and Hayworth, who were married in September 1943. Welles concluded the final broadcast of "The Orson Welles Show" February 2, 1942, with a statement: "Tomorrow night the Mercury Theatre starts for South America. The reason, put more or less officially, is that I've been asked by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs to do a motion
Macbeth (1948 film) improved since its original release, with many now regarding it as one of Welles' most notable films. On Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 23 critics gave the film positive reviews, with a 7.4 out of 10 rating; its consensus reads: "This haunting, eccentric "Macbeth" may be hampered by budget constraints, but Orson Welles delivers both behind and in front of the camera." Macbeth (1948 film) Macbeth is a 1948 American historical drama war film adaptation by Orson Welles of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth", with Welles in the lead role. Jeanette Nolan co-stars as Lady Macbeth. In 1947, Orson Welles began promoting