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The Anchor Harking Glass Corporation brings you Crime Photographer. Kacey, what does E-M-A-N-S-O-U-M-A-F spell? E-M-A-N-S-O-U-M-A-F, well what? Spelled backward its famous name. Famous name? Did someone say Anchor Harking? How come Anchor Harking? Why everyone knows that Anchor Harking is the most famous name in glass. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is Tony Marvin. Every week at this time the Anchor Harking Glass Corporation of Lancaster, Ohio and its more than 10,0…

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In The Lady in Distress, the story begins with a cowboy who is deeply concerned about the sudden disappearance of Marybelle Warren, a young woman he met the previous night. She approached him in a panic, asking for help to escape from men who were pursuing her. Despite his initial attraction to her, the cowboy is now frantic, fearing for her safety. He turns to Casey, the crime photographer, hoping that his connections and experience can help him locate her before it’s too late.

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Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 208

The Lady in Distress

Thursday, October 23, 1947 · 29:33

Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 208

The Lady in Distress

Thursday, October 23, 1947 · 29:33

Summary

Marybelle Warren goes missing, prompting her cowboy companion to seek help from Casey, a crime photographer. The stakes rise as they uncover a phony murder racket linked to her disappearance.

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