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A newsman plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry the man's wife.
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The Forties
A whole decade on the dial.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Suspense
An out-of-work actor marries a wealthy heiress, but his agent's manipulative schemes lead to a deadly confrontation.
Ep 803 · Sunday, May 24, 1959 · 18:17
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
A ship's carpenter has disappeared in New York City. He had been smuggling narcotics into the country, hidden in the ship models that he collects.
Ep 66 · Saturday, October 7, 1950 · 30:54
Cloak and Dagger
An OSS agent parachutes into enemy territory to set up a black radio for propaganda broadcasts. He must navigate danger and uncertainty while trying to locate his missing contact, Lucille.
Ep 16 · Sunday, August 27, 1950 · 29:30
Dimension X
A Martian hires an advertising agency to orchestrate a grand parade, teasing an impending invasion. The stakes rise as the campaign unfolds, leading to a shocking revelation about the true nature of the event.
Ep 21 · Friday, August 25, 1950 · 30:20
Escape
A master criminal escapes from a French prison and seeks refuge in a dark town, armed only with a unique knife gifted to him by a mysterious knife maker. As he navigates the dangers of freedom, he faces the relentless pursuit of his cunning jailer.
Ep 49 · Sunday, August 15, 1948 · 29:30
The Devil and Mr O
In Shrinking People, Mr. O explores a tense love triangle involving Peter Stransky, his wife Ellen, and her lover John. As emotions run high, dark secrets and supernatural elements begin to surface.
Ep 26 · Friday, March 10, 1972 · 28:30
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
A man is forced to share a lifeboat with a composer who keeps humming a maddening tune.
Ep 229 · Tuesday, May 29, 1945 · 29:32
A good story about a murdering madman battling the police as a chess game...with dead bodies galore! The script was subsequently used on "Murder At Midnight," on November 16, 1946
Ep 230 · Tuesday, June 5, 1945 · 29:42
A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The killer sees the witness, who surprisingly offers to help the killer dispose of the body! An interesting story with murders and corpses al
Ep 257 · Tuesday, February 5, 1946 · 29:39
Trapped on an island, a voice on the telephone warns a woman that she has only four hours to live.
Ep 204 · Wednesday, November 29, 1944 · 29:05
An unmerciful judge is unconcerned when a condemned man swears revenge. The shoe slowly changes to another foot!
Ep 285 · Monday, September 23, 1946 · 26:01
A chilling story of a refugee camp in China and the Black Dragon Society's desire for revenge against its enemies.
Ep 240 · Tuesday, October 9, 1945 · 30:04
Inner Sanctum Mysteries, Episode 274
Eight Steps to Murder
Tuesday, June 4, 1946 · 29:41
Victory & After
1945–1949: relief, noir, new nerves.
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Quiet, Please
A man is visited by Joan, a little girl who arrives in the dark when he plays the piano. Who is she? You'd better not ask! A good story! Wyllis Cooper announces that next week'
Ep 105 · Saturday, June 18, 1949 · 30:45
The Sealed Book
A man steals a serum that grants him immortality but soon finds himself trapped in a life of torment and madness. As he seeks power and control, he faces the consequences of his actions.
Ep 4 · Thursday, December 4, 1947 · 29:51
A smart lawyer gets a murderer off the hook, but his fee is a high one.
Ep 233 · Tuesday, June 26, 1945 · 29:21
A cursed painting invariably kills its owner.
Ep 231 · Tuesday, June 12, 1945 · 29:50