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Ken Roberts

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Arthur Vinton

Jeanette Nolan

Kenny Delmar

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Marjorie Anderson

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The Mystery of Marie Roget

In 'The Mystery of Marie Roget,' a detective investigates the brutal murder of a beautiful woman in Paris, paralleling a real-life crime from New York City. The stakes rise as the detective races against time to uncover the truth behind the murder.

Ep 530 · Monday, December 14, 1953 · 30:20

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Phillip Morey Matter

Movie and television star Phillip Morey has suffered a "personal breakdown," costing an insurance company money while production is held up.

Ep 184 · Tuesday, October 13, 1953 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eddie Burke Case

Richard Diamond investigates the mysterious Eddie Burke, who demands a package that Diamond has never heard of. The stakes rise when Burke threatens Diamond with a gun, leaving him to uncover the truth behind the package.

Ep 121 · Friday, February 8, 1952 · 29:32

Lux Radio Theatre

Because of You

A woman ex-convict must give up her husband and child, who are her whole life. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 853 · Monday, November 2, 1953 · 56:03

The Adventures of Superman

The Sacred Emerald of the Incas

Superman races against time to help Dr. George Haven Beecham and his daughter Elsie recover the sacred emerald of the Incas from native priests before they escape.

Ep 27 · Friday, April 12, 1940 · 10:49

Let George Do It

Knock on Wood

George Valentine investigates a troubled apartment building where a landlord fears for his reputation due to a problematic tenant. Tensions escalate as murder strikes, leading George to confront a dangerous criminal.

Ep 228 · Monday, January 22, 1951 · 30:49

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Dead Men Talk

A gangster seems to have disappeared and is thought dead. The first show of the season, parts of the network did not carry this show because of a basebll game.

Ep 166 · Sunday, September 24, 1939 · 25:37

The Shadow

Death Shows the Way

A good story about the missing "Harvey Diamond," a phony Count, Lamont Cranston poisoned to death and a weird surprise ending.

Ep 176 · Sunday, December 3, 1939 · 24:10

The Shadow

The Hoodoo Ship

The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed, in a plot stolen shamelessly from "Treasu

Ep 228 · Sunday, October 19, 1941 · 29:46

The Shadow

The Laughing Corpse

Margo moves into a new apartment, and hears a dead man laughing!

Ep 190 · Sunday, March 10, 1940 · 25:38

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The Cat That Killed

Night watchmen at the Burton warehouse are being murdered...by a cat!

Ep 180 · Sunday, December 31, 1939 · 25:37

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Murder Incorporated

A gang kills for hire...using deadly matches. Co-incidentally, the real "Murder Incorporated" was being tried, convicted and in the headlines shortly after this broadcast.

Ep 178 · Sunday, December 17, 1939 · 26:07

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The Shadow 1942-03-15 (249) Altar of Death.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 249

Altar of Death

Sunday, March 15, 1942 · 29:32

The Shadow, Episode 249

Altar of Death

Sunday, March 15, 1942 · 29:32

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William Johnstone

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Blue Coal

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On the tropical island of Port St. Luce, two people are sacrificed each year during "the night that eats people." It's the turn of Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane on the rim of the volcano.

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Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

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1942

The year the home front found its voice.

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Early Forties

1940–1942: the hinge years.

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The Forties

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Escape

The Golden Snake

In The Golden Snake, a helicopter pilot and an archaeologist's secretary embark on a perilous journey into the Yucatan jungle to uncover a hidden Mayan treasure. They must navigate not only the treacherous terrain but also the ancient curses that guard the riches.

Ep 106 · Friday, April 14, 1950 · 29:53

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Missing Newshawk Caper

Spade is hired to find a reporter named Ray McCully. Spade finds him all right, stabbed to death!

Ep 108 · Sunday, July 18, 1948 · 29:33

The Shadow

Death Keeps a Deadline

Eddie Burke, a cowardly crook nicknamed "Rabbit" is told that he has only six months to live. Thinking he has nothing to lose, Rabbit Eddie becomes a cold blooded killer.

Ep 256 · Sunday, November 1, 1942 · 29:39

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The Ring of Light

A determined woman commits murder to steal a copper box containing, "The Ring Of Light." Lamont, Margot and Commissioner Weston find themselves trapped in a room and about to be b

Ep 233 · Sunday, November 23, 1941 · 29:30

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