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The sealed book. The sealed back. The sealed banner. Once again, the keeper of the book has opened the ponderous door to the secret vault wherein is kept the great sealed book in which is recorded all the secrets and mysteries of mankind through the ages. There are tales of every kind, tales of murder, of madness, of dark deeds, strange and terrible beyond belief. Keeper of the book, I would know what tale we tell this time. Open the great book and let us read. Slowly, the g…

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In the chilling episode Out of the Past from The Sealed Book, Helen Morgan's life takes a dark turn when she receives a letter from an unknown man, John Benedict, demanding $25,000. The letter is a reminder of a past she desperately wants to keep hidden, and it threatens to destroy her marriage to Gerald. As she grapples with the implications of the letter, Helen's anxiety escalates, leading her to seek help from her attorney, Martin Walker.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Sealed_Book_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

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The Sealed Book, Episode 9

Out of the Past

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The Sealed Book, Episode 9

Out of the Past

Sunday, July 15, 1945 · 29:56

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Helen Morgan faces a terrifying threat from her past when she receives a blackmail letter demanding $25,000. As she struggles to protect her marriage and secrets, she seeks help from her attorney, Martin Walker.

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