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And now stay tuned for the mystery program that is unique among all mystery programs. Because even when you know who's guilty, you always receive a startling surprise at the final curtain. The Whistler. I am the Whistler, and I know many things for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. Yes friends, it's time for the Whistler, rated by I…

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Synopsis

In Clever Mister Farley, Dan Farley is a seasoned counterfeiter traveling on a luxury streamliner from Chicago to Los Angeles. He carries a briefcase containing $150,000 in counterfeit $20 bills, confident in his ability to blend in and evade law enforcement. As he settles into his journey, he engages with other passengers, including a talkative elderly man and the captivating Judith Barnes, who piques his interest.

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Whistler, Episode 391

Clever Mister Farley

Sunday, November 27, 1949 · 25:42

Whistler, Episode 391

Clever Mister Farley

Sunday, November 27, 1949 · 25:42

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Dan Farley travels on a luxury train with a briefcase full of counterfeit money, confident in his ability to evade capture. His encounter with a mysterious woman named Judith Barnes leads to unexpected complications.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1949 — The Constituent Assembly of India adopts the constitution presented by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

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