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Cast & host · 1937–1952

Orson Welles

74 episodes · 5 shows

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Suspense

The Hitch-Hiker

A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.

Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

Suspense

The Most Dangerous Game

Sanger Rainsford finds himself stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, where he becomes the prey in a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic General Zaroff.

Ep 59 · Thursday, September 23, 1943 · 29:57

The Black Museum

The White Boxes ( Small White Boxes)

In The White Boxes, Orson Welles explores a murder case involving a seemingly innocent object: small white boxes that contained arsenic. The story unfolds through the trial of Madeline Smith, who is accused of poisoning her lover.

Ep 42 · Tuesday, October 14, 1952 · 26:22

The Black Museum

A Shilling

In this episode of The Black Museum, a shilling becomes the key piece of evidence in a murder investigation involving two brothers with a tumultuous past. As the police race against time, they uncover a web of betrayal and revenge.

Ep 40 · Tuesday, September 30, 1952 · 25:17

The Black Museum

A Prescription

In The Black Museum: A Prescription, a nurse's care for her patients turns sinister when a prescription leads to a death investigation. The stakes rise as the nurse faces accusations of murder tied to a family will.

Ep 34 · Tuesday, August 19, 1952 · 27:39

The Black Museum

The Mandolin String

In The Mandolin String, a seemingly innocent object from the past becomes a key piece of evidence in a murder investigation. The story unfolds around Louise Evans, whose life takes a dark turn after the deaths of her husbands.

Ep 25 · Tuesday, June 17, 1952 · 29:51

The Black Museum

The Door Key

In The Door Key, a man is found dead in a hotel room, and detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding his murder. A unique door key becomes a crucial piece of evidence that may lead them to the killer.

Ep 12 · Tuesday, March 18, 1952 · 29:13

The Black Museum

The Brass Button

In The Brass Button, a young soldier's obsession with a local artist leads to her brutal murder, drawing the attention of Scotland Yard. The investigation reveals a crucial piece of evidence: a missing brass button from the soldier's uniform.

Ep 6 · Tuesday, February 5, 1952 · 29:27

Shows featuring this actor

Series where they appear in the Goldie catalog

The Shadow

42 episodes

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

18 episodes

Suspense

7 episodes

The Black Museum

6 episodes

Lux Radio Theatre

1 episode

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  • Oct141952

    The Black Museum

    The White Boxes ( Small White Boxes)

    Oct 14 · Ep 42

  • Sep301952

    The Black Museum

    A Shilling

    Sep 30 · Ep 40

  • Aug191952

    The Black Museum

    A Prescription

    Aug 19 · Ep 34

  • Jun171952

    The Black Museum

    The Mandolin String

    Jun 17 · Ep 25

  • Mar181952

Episodes featuring this actor

74 episodes on Goldie · page 1 of 5

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  1. Ep 42

    Oct 14, 1952 · The White Boxes ( Small White Boxes)

    In The White Boxes, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale from Scotland Yard's Black Museum, where everyday objects are linked to murder. The focus is on small white boxes that, while appearing innocuous, contained arsenic. The narrative delves into the trial of Madeline Smith, w…

    26:22
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller

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The Black Museum

The Door Key

Mar 18 · Ep 12

  • Feb51952

    The Black Museum

    The Brass Button

    Feb 5 · Ep 6

  • Sep111944

    Lux Radio Theatre

    Break of Hearts

    Sep 11 · Ep 448

  • May251944

    Suspense

    Donovan's Brain, Part Two

    May 25 · Ep 93

  • May181944

    Suspense

    Donovan's Brain, Part One

    May 18 · Ep 92

  • May41944

    Suspense

    The Dark Tower

    May 4 · Ep 90

  • Apr131944

    Suspense

    The Marvelous Barastro

    Apr 13 · Ep 87

  • Oct71943

    Suspense

    Philomel Cottage

    Oct 7 · Ep 61

  • Ep 40

    Sep 30, 1952 · A Shilling

    In A Shilling, Orson Welles introduces a gripping tale centered around a murder that unfolds in a London nightclub. The narrative revolves around two brothers, Joey and Davy Bart, whose strained relationship culminates in violence when Joey is released from prison and confronts D…

    25:17
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 34

    Aug 19, 1952 · A Prescription

    In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles narrates the chilling tale of a nurse, May Smith, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation following the suspicious death of her patient, June Dawson. The story unfolds as John Begley, June's cousin, seeks to ensure his fam…

    27:39
  • Ep 25

    Jun 17, 1952 · The Mandolin String

    In The Mandolin String, the narrative centers on Louise Evans, a young woman whose life is marred by tragedy and suspicion. After the sudden death of her husband, Stuart, in a seemingly accidental fall, Louise's life spirals into turmoil. As the investigation unfolds, the police…

    29:51
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 12

    Mar 18, 1952 · The Door Key

    In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale of murder involving a man named Thomas Regan, who is discovered dead in a hotel room. As detectives inspect the scene, they uncover various clues, including a door key that does not belong to the victim, s…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 6

    Feb 5, 1952 · The Brass Button

    In The Brass Button, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale of murder set in a small village. The story follows the tragic fate of Jeanette Morgan, known as the swamp girl, who is found dead after a confrontation with a soldier named Paul Ferris. As detectives piece together the e…

    29:27
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 448

    Sep 11, 1944 · Break of Hearts

    This is a rehearsal recording. A romance about a great orchestra conductor and his stormy marriage with a beautiful composer. The program closing at this rehearsal was apparently not recorded.

    61:09
  • Ep 93

    May 25, 1944 · Donovan's Brain, Part Two

    In the gripping conclusion of Donovan's Brain, Dr. Patrick Corey has kept the brain of William Donovan alive in a jar for six weeks, using artificial means to sustain it. As he delves deeper into his experiment, he discovers that the brain has developed enhanced mental faculties…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 92

    May 18, 1944 · Donovan's Brain, Part One

    In the first part of Donovan's Brain, Dr. Patrick Corey, a determined scientist, embarks on a controversial experiment to keep the brain of Mr. Donovan alive in a jar. As he navigates the complexities of his research, he grapples with ethical dilemmas and the psychological effect…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 90

    May 4, 1944 · The Dark Tower

    In this episode of Suspense, Orson Welles stars as Damon Wellington, a renowned actor who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue when a former colleague returns from the dead. As tensions rise in the theater world, Damon must navigate the complexities of ambition, jealousy,…

    29:51
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 87

    Apr 13, 1944 · The Marvelous Barastro

    In this episode of Suspense, Orson Welles portrays Barastro, a magician who arrives unannounced to share a chilling tale. He reveals his plan to travel to Mexico City to murder Rico Sansone, a man he deems the most evil in the world. As he shares his story, the tension builds, le…

    30:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 61

    Oct 7, 1943 · Philomel Cottage

    In Philomel Cottage, a newlywed couple, Alex and Gerald Martin, settle into their idyllic home in the English countryside, but their seemingly perfect life is marred by secrets. As they celebrate their one-month anniversary, Alex reflects on her past and the choices that led her…

    30:03
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 59

    Sep 23, 1943 · The Most Dangerous Game

    Classic

    After a shipwreck, renowned hunter Sanger Rainsford washes ashore on Ship Trap Island, where he is welcomed by the eccentric General Zaroff. Initially intrigued, Rainsford soon discovers that Zaroff hunts humans for sport, and he becomes the target in a twisted game of survival.…

    29:57
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 11

    Sep 2, 1942 · The Hitch-Hiker

    Classic

    'The Hitch-Hiker' follows Ronald Adams on his cross-country trip from Brooklyn to California. As he drives along Route 66, he encounters a strange hitchhiker who seems to appear out of nowhere, raising Ronald's suspicions and fears. The tension escalates as Ronald grapples with t…

    29:32
    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 20

    Nov 20, 1938 · Pickwick Papers

    Announced as the twentieth show of the series. Very English and very 19th century stories of jolly olde England.

    61:21
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