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Goldie Original · Era throwbacks

Late Forties Noir

1946–1949 shadows on the air.

Postwar crime and anxious thrills from the late forties — when the country had won the war and still couldn’t sleep.

24 on this page · 120+ matching in catalog

  1. The Lone Ranger

    The Lone Ranger's Origin (Evening)

    Wednesday, June 30, 1948 · 29:37 · Ep 2410

    The Lone Ranger's origin story reveals how he became a champion of justice alongside his companion Tonto. As they face the ruthless Cavendish gang, the stakes rise for the Texas Rangers and their mission to uphold law and order in the West.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
  2. Suspense

    The Thing in the Window

    Thursday, December 19, 1946 · 30:06 · Ep 224

    An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
  3. Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Thomas Jason Case

    Saturday, December 31, 1949 · 29:32 · Ep 36

    Thomas Jason fears his stepdaughter Carol is plotting to kill him for his inheritance. He hires Richard Diamond to investigate his suspicions before making any drastic decisions.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
  4. Dragnet

    The Roseland Roof Murders

    Thursday, December 29, 1949 · 30:44 · Ep 31

    Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a gang responsible for a series of violent robberies, culminating in the murder of a dance hall manager. They prepare for a stake-out to catch the criminals in the act.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  5. Cavalcade of America

    A Cup of Coffee with Lew

    Tuesday, December 27, 1949 · 26:25 · Ep 636

    In a small Ohio town, Lou Reed revitalizes a struggling pottery plant, bringing hope and community spirit to the residents. His innovative ideas and determination inspire the townspeople to work together for a brighter future.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  6. Candy Matson, Yukon 28209

    Valley of the Moon

    Monday, December 26, 1949 · 29:33 · Ep 26

    Candy Matson embarks on a New Year's getaway to the Valley of the Moon, but her plans take a turn when she encounters a mystery involving a murder and a deceitful heir.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  7. Let George Do It

    Snow Blind

    Monday, December 26, 1949 · 28:13 · Ep 172

    A woman fears for her husband’s safety while he is skiing, prompting George Valentine to investigate the situation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of danger and deception on the snowy slopes.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  8. Escape

    Figure a Dame

    Tuesday, December 20, 1949 · 29:31 · Ep 90

    A double murder unfolds on a train to Calcutta as a widow seeks a priceless emerald. Tensions rise when a detective realizes he is entangled in a deadly scheme involving deceit and betrayal.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  9. The Adventures of Frank Race

    34 The Adventure of The Undecided Bride (2)

    Sunday, December 18, 1949 · 26:54 · Ep 34

    Frank Race investigates a mysterious bride armed with a gun, who is being pursued by dangerous men in Manhattan. As he tries to protect her, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger surrounding her wedding day.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  10. Whistler

    Swan Song

    Sunday, December 11, 1949 · 29:36 · Ep 393

    In Swan Song, a woman plots murder during a seemingly innocent gathering, but her plan spirals out of control when unexpected events unfold. Tensions rise as the consequences of her actions threaten to unravel everything.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
  11. Philip Marlowe, The Adventures of

    The Little Wishbone

    Saturday, December 10, 1949 · 30:15 · Ep 62

    Philip Marlowe navigates a complex web of relationships and crime that begins with a simple dispute over a chicken. As he delves deeper, he uncovers darker truths that threaten to shatter the lives of those involved.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Romance
    • Crime
    • Psychological
  12. Broadway Is My Beat

    The Mary Gilbert Murder Case

    Saturday, November 26, 1949 · 29:35 · Ep 11

    Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Mary Gilbert, whose father believes his son, Maurie Brandeis, is innocent and set to be executed. As Clover delves deeper, he uncovers a web of lies that could save an innocent man.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  13. Frontier Town

    44 The Badlands

    Saturday, November 19, 1949 · 28:19 · Ep 47

    Chad Remington and Cherokee O'Bannon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation when they attend a party in Bonanza City, where a notorious criminal named Boston Flora is up to no good. The stakes rise as they uncover her plans and the law closes in.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
  14. Casey, Crime Photographer

    The Upholsterer

    Thursday, November 17, 1949 · 25:36 · Ep 315

    In The Upholsterer, Casey investigates the murder of an upholsterer named Goldblatt, who is found dead in his shop with no apparent way for the killer to escape. As Casey and Officer Carmody delve deeper, they uncover a web of deceit and hidden money.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  15. Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons

    The Engaged Girl Murder Case

    Thursday, November 10, 1949 · 29:41 · Ep 1264

    Mr. Keen investigates the murder of Martha Langley, who is found dead on her family's estate. As he delves into the case, he uncovers tensions surrounding her brother's engagement to Audrey Stafford.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  16. Suspense

    The House in Cypress Canyon

    Thursday, December 5, 1946 · 30:36 · Ep 222

    A real estate agent uncovers a chilling manuscript in an unfinished house that hints at a supernatural presence. As he shares his findings with a detective friend, the stakes rise with the eerie implications of the story.

    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  17. Suspense

    The Bullet

    Thursday, December 29, 1949 · 29:43 · Ep 365

    A jealous ex-con husband confronts his wife with a gun, testing the limits of their strained relationship.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
  18. The Lone Ranger

    Three Christmas Trees

    Monday, December 26, 1949 · 29:45 · Ep 2643

    Eric Flint, a miserly businessman, grapples with his past as he prepares for Christmas, unaware of the true meaning of the holiday until a masked rider intervenes.

    • Melancholy
    • Revenge
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  19. Dragnet

    22 Rifle for Christmas

    Thursday, December 22, 1949 · 29:22 · Ep 30

    A young boy named Stanley Johnstone goes missing just days before Christmas, and foul play is suspected. Detectives must uncover the truth behind his disappearance and the blood stains found in his backyard.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  20. Suspense

    Double Entry

    Thursday, December 22, 1949 · 30:40 · Ep 364

    Eddie, a meek accountant, faces a moral dilemma when he embezzles $2000 to help a friend during Christmas time. The stakes rise as he navigates the consequences of his actions.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  21. The Lone Ranger

    Lawman's Badge

    Monday, December 19, 1949 · 29:14 · Ep 2640

    In Lawman's Badge, the Lone Ranger and Tonto confront the corrupt Rocky Miles, who seeks to take control of Possum Bend after a series of mysterious lawman deaths. With the widow of the murdered sheriff seeking justice, the stakes rise as they race against time to prevent further violence.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
  22. Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The John Blackwell Case

    Saturday, December 17, 1949 · 29:32 · Ep 34

    Richard Diamond faces a peculiar client who reveals his intention to commit murder. As Diamond navigates this dangerous situation, he must outsmart a small but threatening figure with a gun.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  23. Suspense

    The Flame Blue Glove

    Thursday, December 15, 1949 · 29:55 · Ep 363

    Detective Dutch suspects that Eloise Conway's death was murder, not suicide, and fears for the safety of her husband Jimmy's new wife, Shadow.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  24. The Lone Ranger

    At the Count of Three

    Wednesday, December 14, 1949 · 29:09 · Ep 2638

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a prison break involving Denny York, a young man wrongfully convicted of a crime. As they uncover a hidden treasure, they must confront the corrupt lawyer responsible for Denny's plight.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western

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