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I am the Whistler, and I know many things before 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. Tonight transcribed, it's the Whistler's strange story, A Woman's Privilege. In the drawing room of a Palatial Roman uterus hang a pair of priceless oil paintings, one of an Italian nobleman, the other his wife. The surfaces are cracked, the frames ol…

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Synopsis

In A Woman's Privilege, the Whistler introduces a tale steeped in art, ambition, and treachery. The story begins with art broker John Winters, who is captivated by a pair of stunning oil paintings in a palatial setting. The paintings, one of an Italian nobleman and the other of his wife, are not only visually striking but also hold a significant monetary value. Winters travels to Venice, where he meets the enigmatic artist Julio Donati, who offers him an original Montagnier for an astonishingly low price of $75,000. The allure of such a deal is hard to resist, but the stakes are high, and the world of art is fraught with deception.

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This story returned to the dial 3 more times · A Womans Privilege

  • Feb171947

    Whistler

    A Woman's Privilege

    Feb 17 · Ep 247

  • Oct21949

    Whistler

    A Womans Privilege

    Oct 2 · Ep 383

  • Jun91955

    Whistler

    A Womans Privilege

    Jun 9 · Ep 678

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Whistler_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Whistler, Episode 678

A Womans Privilege

Thursday, June 9, 1955 · 24:25

Whistler, Episode 678

A Womans Privilege

Thursday, June 9, 1955 · 24:25

Summary

In A Woman's Privilege, an art broker finds himself entangled in a deadly scheme involving a pair of valuable paintings. As secrets unravel, the stakes rise dramatically when a murder occurs.

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  • 1955 — Eighty-three spectators are killed and at least one hundred are injured after an Austin-Healey and a Mercedes-Benz collide at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the deadliest ever accident in motorsports.
  • 1955 — Lux Radio Theatre signs off the air permanently. The show launched in New York in 1934, and featured radio adaptations of Broadway shows and popular films.

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