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Mystery House. Mystery House. That strange publishing firm owned by Dan and Barbara Glenn. Where every new novel is acted out by the Mystery House staff before it is accepted for publication. Mystery House. A new lease on death. You know, I like that title, Barbie. You'll like the story we're doing tonight too, Dan. Once in a while, some author sends in the manuscript of a book that's really different. And this is one. Well, fine. You know, that's one trouble with stories. S…

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Synopsis

In A New Lease On Death, the story unfolds in the shadowy corners of a city where Ken Starr, a man once thriving in business, now finds himself reduced to panhandling. Having been acquitted of murder, he is haunted by the stigma of his past, feeling as though he has already died in the eyes of society. His former friends, including Miriam, are shocked to see him in such a state, and their concern quickly turns into a conversation about his future.

Host

R

Rye Billsbury

Cast›

Forrest Lewis

N

Nanette Sargent

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M

Mutual net

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Mystery House, Episode 79

A New Lease On Death

Sunday, August 19, 1945 · 26:47

Mystery House, Episode 79

A New Lease On Death

Sunday, August 19, 1945 · 26:47

Summary

In A New Lease On Death, a former businessman, Ken Starr, grapples with his past after being acquitted of murder but still feeling dead in society. A chance encounter leads to a proposition that could revive his life and career.

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