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15. Failure and Success

Carrie is now a successful actress attracting new admirers. But will she ever see the desperate Hurstwood again? Stars Eve Best.

Carrie has left Hurstwood, and he steadily declines to begging in the streets.

Carrie is now a highly successful actress, with money, fame and admirers.

Drouet returns to chance his luck with her, but she sends him packing.

But will she ever see Hurstwood again?

Conclusion of Theodore Dreiser's neglected American classic, first published in 1900.

It's the gripping tale of a young woman's eventful rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Dramatised by Steve Chambers.

Dreiser .... Russell Dixon
Hurstwood .... Liam Cunningham
Carrie .... Eve Best
Julia .... Kate Harper
Lola .... Alison Darling
Charlie Drouet .... John Guerrasio

All other parts played by members of the cast.

Director: Polly Thomas

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 2000.

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