Last one from the 70s and this one is another bit of cheating.

Imagine Poe lived to be a famous man in his 60s with a beard and chance to go on the stage to recite several of his works. That’s essentially what this 1970 television special did with Vincent Price acting out four different tales alone with sets and costumes. Technically, Price is playing four different characters, not Poe, however it feels like something Poe would’ve done if he’d had the money. He admired Charles Dickens who did something similar with his public appearances. Plus, Poe’s birth mother was an actress. You can’t tell me he didn’t think about taking the stage. Additionally, Price makes you really listen to the words and admire the writing of the man long dead as he recites word for word.