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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. In 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, rate…

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Synopsis

In High Death, Jim Mason and his wife Laura travel to a picturesque Swiss inn, eager to embark on a climbing expedition. The serene beauty of the snow-capped peaks contrasts sharply with the underlying tension that begins to surface when Laura experiences a disturbing dream about a knife cutting her climbing rope. As Jim reassures her, the dream lingers in the air, foreshadowing the dangers that lie ahead.

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Whistler, Episode 458

High Death

Sunday, March 11, 1951 · 26:35

Whistler, Episode 458

High Death

Sunday, March 11, 1951 · 26:35

Summary

Jim Mason and his wife Laura embark on a climbing trip in the Swiss Alps, but a nightmare foreshadows a deadly turn of events. As tensions rise, the stakes become life and death amidst the treacherous mountains.

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  • 1951 — Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul for the second time.

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