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Mystery, Suspense · 1944–1951

Mystery House

29 episodes · NBC, Mutual

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About this show

Mystery House is a mystery, suspense radio series (1944–1951) on NBC, Mutual. Hosted by Rye Billsbury.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Forrest Lewis

27 episodes

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Nanette Sargent

27 episodes

Hosts & announcers

Who brought the night on the air

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Rye Billsbury

27 episodes

Networks

Where this series was heard

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Mutual net

27 episodes

Episodes

Cataloged so far — 29 episodes · page 1 of 2

19451946All years

1945

  1. Ep 79

    Aug 19, 1945 · A New Lease On Death

    In this episode of Mystery House, Ken Starr, once a successful businessman, finds himself living on the streets after being acquitted of murder. His former acquaintance, Miriam, sees potential in him and proposes a plan to help him reclaim his life by fabricating a comeback story…

    26:47
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 80

    Aug 26, 1945 · Death at Deadline

    In this gripping episode of Mystery House, the managing editor Luke Chilton is confronted by Jim Boland, a disgraced reporter he previously fired for blackmail. Boland's return is marked by threats and a desperate desire to reclaim his position at The Star, which leads to a tense…

    25:20
  3. Ep 81

    Sep 2, 1945 · A Short Life for Mary

    In the episode titled A Short Life for Mary, the tension builds around a young woman named Mary who finds herself in a precarious situation. As she explores the ominous surroundings of the Mystery House, she must confront the dangers that lurk within its walls. The stakes are hig…

    26:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 82

    Sep 9, 1945 · Malice in Wonderland

    In Malice in Wonderland, the atmosphere of a circus sideshow is charged with tension as performers confront the fallout from a murder. The characters, including a bearded lady and a sword swallower, navigate their complex relationships while dealing with the looming presence of a…

    25:56
  5. Ep 83

    Sep 16, 1945 · Complete with Quartet

    In Complete with Quartet, the staff at the Renfron funeral home find themselves entangled in a web of murder and intrigue. When a body is discovered that shouldn't be there, the suave Mr. Renfron must figure out who brought it in and why, all while managing the impending funeral…

    26:50
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 84

    Sep 23, 1945 · Well, Well Another Body

    In the Mystery House episode titled Well, Well Another Body, Harland Richauver finds yet another body in his front yard, prompting him to rush to the police station. Lieutenant Morse, skeptical of Richauver's claims, investigates the scene and learns that this is not the first ti…

    26:25
  7. Ep 85

    Sep 30, 1945 · Sauce for the Goose

    In the Mystery House episode titled Sauce for the Goose, private detective Joe Wood and his girlfriend Mary Farr arrive at a party only to stumble upon a woman unconscious from gas in her apartment. Their curiosity leads them into a dark world of blackmail and desperation, as the…

    26:02
    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 86

    Oct 7, 1945 · Death House Blues

    In Death House Blues, the stakes are high as criminal lawyer Terry Rogan pleads with Governor Burruss to reconsider the execution of Eddie Banks, who is convicted of a murder he didn't commit. Rogan argues that the Governor's political ambitions are clouding his judgment, while B…

    26:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 87

    Oct 14, 1945 · Danger--Man at Bay

    In the Mystery House episode titled Danger--Man at Bay, Walt Marvin arrives at his sister's home, desperate and on the run from the police who have orders to kill him on sight. As he confronts her about his dire situation, their fraught family dynamics come to light, revealing a…

    25:08
  10. Ep 90

    Nov 4, 1945 · Murder for Laughs

    In the Mystery House episode titled Murder for Laughs, a police reporter named Clayton Rogers is challenged to solve a peculiar murder case involving a man who dies from a falling flower pot. The police captain, Corlett, reluctantly agrees to assist Rogers, revealing that the inc…

    26:05
    • Tense
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 92

    Nov 18, 1945 · Murder in Paradise

    In this episode of Mystery House, the story unfolds in the lavish home of the late Happy Harris, where his family grapples with his legacy. A newspaper reporter, Joe Corning, is granted an interview with Harris's daughter, Hope, and her family, who are anything but the happy fami…

    26:26

1946

  1. Ep 102

    Jan 27, 1946 · Nothing but the Proof

    In Nothing but the Proof, Johnny Loomis is consumed by jealousy and plots to kill Jess Fallon, the man he believes is unworthy of his love, Dorothy. Loomis's fixation leads him to threaten suicide, hoping to manipulate those around him into recognizing his pain and passion. As th…

    22:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 111

    Mar 31, 1946 · Death Passed by My Window

    In the Mystery House episode titled Death Passed by My Window, Hope Graves, an invalid girl confined to her room, becomes embroiled in a murder mystery without ever leaving her tenement. Through her window, she observes her neighbor Jenny, a nightclub dancer, and her interactions…

    26:20
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How many Mystery House episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 29 playable Mystery House episodes cataloged so far — a partial set of surviving recordings (multi-part serials may still be incomplete on this hub). More episodes appear as cataloging continues; this count is not the full historical run.
When did Mystery House originally air?
Mystery House originally aired 1944–1951 on NBC, Mutual. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Mystery House?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.
  • Tense
  • Murder
  • Crime
  • Psychological
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Ep 112

    Apr 7, 1946 · Sub-rosa Justice

    In Sub-rosa Justice, Thorne Carlson receives devastating news from his doctor: he has just one month to live. This revelation leads him to recount the tumultuous relationship with his wife, Gretchen, who was manipulative and ambitious. As Thorne grapples with his impending death,…

    25:20
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 113

    Apr 14, 1946 · Laugh - I Thought I'd Die

    In the Mystery House episode Laugh - I Thought I'd Die, millionaire Amos Gadley hosts a dinner for three guests, each harboring resentment from years of being the butt of his jokes. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when Gadley reveals a threatening letter that predicts his murd…

    26:05
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama