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Synopsis
Set on a snowy Christmas Eve, the story follows a young girl named Cathy who is eagerly anticipating the return of her parents from a trip. With her housekeeper, Buffy, by her side, Cathy is filled with excitement and expectation, believing that her parents will arrive just in time for the holiday festivities.
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Gunsmoke
Line Trouble
Marshal Dillon investigates the cutting of a telegraph line, which has created tension between the local Native American community and the U.S. Army. He seeks to prove that the telegraph is not 'bad magic' and to prevent further conflict.
Broadway Is My Beat
The Sybil Crane Murder Case
Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Sybil Crane, whose body is discovered on the street. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a web of secrets and deceit surrounding her death.
Let George Do It
Chance and Probability
George Valentine travels to South America to investigate a gambling system that promises wealth but is linked to a murder. He must uncover the truth behind the death of a man who possessed the system before he becomes the next target.
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
The Blue Madonna Matter [AFRTS]
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Fort Laramie
Assembly Line
Captain Quince receives a distress call from Indian Agent Lack, who fears an uprising among the Sioux. As tensions rise, Quince must navigate the complexities of the agency and the needs of the Native Americans.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
The Garribaldi Case
Richard Diamond takes on a case to find Tony Garibaldi, a key witness who can save an innocent man from execution. With time running out, Diamond must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.
Suspense
The Earth Is Made of Glass
Dr. West receives a journal from a dying patient, Mr. Steele, who believes he has committed a murder. As Dr. West investigates, he uncovers the unsettling nature of Steele's delusions and the implications of his thoughts.
Suspense
The Long Wait
A man recently released from prison seeks revenge for his brother's death, but the path he chooses is fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Suspense
The Evil of Adelaide Winters
A phony spiritualist exploits a grieving father, claiming she can communicate with his deceased son. As the deception unfolds, the stakes of her greed become dangerously high.
Suspense
Neal Cream, Doctor of Poison
Dr. Neil Cream, a notorious poisoner, grapples with the aftermath of his wife's death, which he orchestrated through slow poisoning. As he navigates his new life, the stakes rise when his actions draw the attention of authorities.
Suspense
The Face Is Familiar
A man finds himself unwittingly involved in a bank robbery after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance. As he navigates the aftermath, he grapples with the consequences of being mistaken for a criminal.
Suspense
Remember Me
A young man commits a robbery that turns deadly when an old shopkeeper is shot. He then encounters a girl who claims to know him from high school, complicating his escape.
Tense
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Suspense
Sorry, Wrong Number
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
The Lone Ranger
Cold Spring Showdown (Last Original 'Live' Broadcast)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defend Cold Spring against a band of outlaws led by Red Eagle, who are intent on stealing a chest of gold. Tensions rise as the outlaws launch their attack on the stagecoach station.
Dangerously Yours
The Highwayman
In The Highwayman, a daring outlaw confronts a wealthy coachman while seeking romance with the landlord's daughter, Bess. The stakes rise as love and danger intertwine under the moonlit sky.
X Minus One
At the Post
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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe
Stamped for Murder
Nero Wolfe faces a pressing dilemma when a young woman seeks his help to recover her inheritance, which her father has squandered on a dubious treasure map. As Wolfe reluctantly takes on the case, the stakes rise with the revelation of swindlers and hidden value.
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Suspense
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The Six Shooter
Jenny
The Six Shooter encounters a young man injured in a gully and helps him reach safety, only to find himself in a tense situation with a mysterious woman at a nearby cabin.
Escape
Sire De Maletroit's Door
In 1429 Paris, a young cavalier finds himself lost and pursued by soldiers, leading him to a mysterious house where he encounters the enigmatic Sire de Maltois and a beautiful woman named Blanche. The stakes rise as he navigates the dangers of love and honor amidst the chaos of war.
Mystery House
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A young woman named Mary faces a dire situation that threatens her life as she navigates the eerie atmosphere of the Mystery House.
Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue
Escape From The Mysterious Island 1
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