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This is PFCX opening the doors of the Mystery Playhouse once again, and for your pleasure tonight, we selected a mystery play that has been recognized by many critics of the modern class. It's Ladies in Retirement, written by Edward Percy and Reginald Danton. It is not a whodunit. You'll know the murderer. Your problem will be to guess whether or not the murderer will be caught, and if so, how? I think you'll find the guessing very fascinating. Listen now to Ladies in Retire…

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In Ladies in Retirement, the story begins with Albert, a man in distress, arriving at his aunts' home after committing a bank theft. He seeks refuge, hoping to evade the police who are on his trail. The atmosphere is thick with tension as Albert's arrival disrupts the seemingly peaceful lives of his aunts, Louisa and Ellen. They are initially taken aback by his unexpected visit, but their familial bond compels them to offer him assistance, despite the risks involved.

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Molle' Mystery Theater, Episode 106

Ladies in Retirement AFRS MystPhs 163

Friday, January 18, 1946 · 24:41

Molle' Mystery Theater, Episode 106

Ladies in Retirement AFRS MystPhs 163

Friday, January 18, 1946 · 24:41

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In Ladies in Retirement, a desperate man seeks refuge with his relatives after committing a crime, but his presence brings tension and danger as secrets unravel.

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