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Personal notice, danger's my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invite you to let George do it. The Silent Waterfall, another adventure of George Valentine. Listen to this, George. Dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Dora Duncan. I need your help desperately. I don't know an…

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Synopsis

In The Silent Waterfall, George Valentine receives a mysterious letter from Dora Duncan, a wealthy woman who cannot hear or speak. Dora's urgent plea for help leads George and his assistant, Brooksie, to her opulent home, where they are met with an air of tension and secrecy. Dora's sister, Cynthia, is also present, and their interactions hint at a troubled family dynamic. As George tries to communicate with Dora, he learns about her tragic past—losing her hearing in an accident and struggling with her speech since then.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

Ed Begley

Jeanette Nolan

T

Tony Barrett

Virginia Gregg

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LGDI 50-01-09 (174) The Silent Waterfall.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 174

The Silent Waterfall

Monday, January 9, 1950 · 29:25

Let George Do It, Episode 174

The Silent Waterfall

Monday, January 9, 1950 · 29:25

Summary

Dora Duncan, a wealthy woman who cannot hear or speak, is found dead near a waterfall on her property, prompting George Valentine to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.

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