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A newsman plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry the man's wife.

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The Forties

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Suspense

Spoils for Victor

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

The Richard Splain Matter

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

The Black Radio

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

The Parade

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

The Fugitive

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

Shrinking People

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

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Musical Score

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

Inner Sanctum Mysteries

Death Across the Board

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

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Skeleton Bay

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

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The Voice on the Wire

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

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The Dead Laugh

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

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Death by Scripture

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

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Inner Sanctum 46-06-04 Eight Steps to Murder.mp3

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, Episode 274

Eight Steps to Murder

Tuesday, June 4, 1946 · 29:41

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

Pavanne of the Girl with the Flaxen Hair

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

King of the World

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

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Dead Man's Debt

A smart lawyer gets a murderer off the hook, but his fee is a high one.

Ep 233 · Tuesday, June 26, 1945 · 29:21

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Portrait of Death

A cursed painting invariably kills its owner.

Ep 231 · Tuesday, June 12, 1945 · 29:50

That night in history

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  2. Inner Sanctum MysteriesEight Steps to MurderCurrently listeningEpisode 274
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