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Lunch-Break Thrill

A complete jolt under 30 minutes.

Shorter thrills that fit a break — punchy stories with notability so the half-hour counts.

16 on this page · 120+ matching in catalog

  1. Incredible but True

    Water Water Everywhere

    Sunday, January 8, 1950 · 3:11 · Ep 2

    Captain Neil Currie and his crew face a catastrophic fire at sea, leading them to a miraculous discovery that could save their lives.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Pacific Story

    Japan in Indochina 4 minute clip C

    Sunday, May 27, 1945 · 4:00 · Ep 97

    The episode depicts the intense fighting in northern Indochina as Japanese forces land and take control. The local resistance faces overwhelming odds against the well-equipped Japanese troops.

    • Tense
    • War
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  3. Cavalcade of America

    Seven Iron Men (first four min)

    Monday, March 12, 1945 · 5:12 · Ep 426

    In Cavalcade of America, the story of the Merritt brothers unfolds as they venture into the wilderness of northern Minnesota in search of a new life. Their journey leads to a significant discovery that shapes the future of America.

    • Adventurous
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  4. The Adventures of Superman

    Airplane Disasters at Bridger Field - Pt 05

    Wednesday, May 8, 1940 · 9:53 · Ep 38

    Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen investigate mysterious airplane crashes linked to Professor Hagen. They uncover a coded weather report that hints at an imminent disaster at Bridger Field.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  5. Jerry of the Circus

    Lorenz Is Suspected

    Thursday, July 8, 1937 · 10:09 · Ep 9

    Jerry and his friend Jason investigate suspicious activity around the circus elephants, leading to the discovery of a missing item linked to a robbery.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  6. Cruise of the Poll Parrot

    Johnny Is Captured By El Teste

    Saturday, October 9, 1937 · 10:27 · Ep 3

    Captain Roy Dalton and his first mate George Wainwright search for a mysterious Spaniard named Altesti, who has been following them. Their quest intensifies when young Johnny, a boy who has run away to sea, is captured by Altesti.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  7. Magic Island

    56 Sub Tows the Yacht Back to Magic Island

    Saturday, April 25, 1936 · 10:44 · Ep 56

    The Gregory party struggles to escape from the magic island of Euclidia after their boat runs out of fuel. They await a submarine that may either rescue or capture them, uncertain of their fate.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  8. Roy Rogers

    The Story of Joaquin Murietta

    Tuesday, April 3, 1945 · 10:51 · Ep 20

    Roy Rogers recounts the legendary tale of Joaquin Murrieta, a figure seen differently by those who lived during the California Gold Rush. As a bandit to some and a hero to others, Murrieta's story unfolds with intrigue and danger.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
  9. The Strange Dr. Weird

    Murder Ship

    Tuesday, January 9, 1945 · 11:08 · Ep 10

    A doomed ship, the S.S. Arctic Star, becomes the setting for a deadly heist as two criminals plot to kill a wealthy passenger. As their plan unfolds, they find themselves trapped in a stateroom, fighting for survival against the rising waters.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  10. Planet Man

    Alarm Alerts Pirates

    Sunday, January 1, 1950 · 11:20 · Ep 24

    Dantro, the Planet Man, and his friend Pat search an asteroid for survivors of a pirate attack, unaware that the rescued individuals are actually the pirates themselves. Meanwhile, Billy and Jane, suspicious of the pirates, must decide whether to stay safe aboard their ship or venture out to help their friends.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
  11. Incredible but True

    The Man Who Saw Everything

    Sunday, January 29, 1950 · 3:15 · Ep 5

    Thomas Edison explores the concept of thought transference through an experiment with a man named Reese, who claims to possess extrasensory perception. Edison seeks to validate Reese's abilities while grappling with the implications of such powers.

    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Incredible but True

    Mr.Brownings Cufflinks

    Sunday, December 3, 1950 · 3:20 · Ep 49

    Robert Browning encounters a mysterious situation involving his great-uncle's cufflinks, which are linked to a violent murder. This experience challenges his skepticism about the supernatural.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  13. Incredible but True

    Room 117

    Sunday, December 31, 1950 · 3:30 · Ep 53

    An elderly couple finds themselves in a bizarre situation after a terrifying experience in their hotel room. They scream for help at a railroad station in their night clothes, leading to a comical yet distressing encounter with the police.

    • Tense
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  14. Incredible but True

    Handwriting on the Wall

    Sunday, September 10, 1950 · 3:33 · Ep 37

    A Brazilian archaeologist, Senor Ramos, discovers mysterious inscriptions in the mountains of Brazil that challenge established historical narratives about the Phoenicians and their exploration of the Americas.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  15. Incredible but True

    Enemy Unknown

    Sunday, April 16, 1950 · 3:34 · Ep 16

    Lieutenant Morand, training in the French Air Force, is shot during a practice flight, leading to a mysterious investigation into the origins of the bullet that struck him. The case shifts from an accidental injury to a perplexing enigma involving an unknown assailant.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  16. Incredible but True

    Death of a Monster

    Sunday, March 12, 1950 · 3:34 · Ep 11

    Professor Florentino Amagino, a respected paleontologist, receives a mysterious piece of hide that challenges his understanding of prehistoric life. As he grapples with this anomaly, his confidence in science begins to waver.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery

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