The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 596: Fading Star

In this episode of The Whistler, fading movie star Don Carlton sees his career waning and decides to marry upcoming star Dulcey Winslow to revive his popularity. However, when Dulcey shows interest in a cowboy singer named Wally Varden, Don's jealousy turns to hate, leading him to orchestrate an accident during a filming sequence. But the plan backfires, causing a tragic accident and revealing Wally's recent marriage to Dulcey, ultimately leading to Don's demise.

Episode 597: Perilous Meeting

In this thrilling episode of The Whistler, a dangerous plan involving counterfeit plates and a forger named Garando takes a perilous turn for those involved. The story unfolds in the abandoned mining town of Morristown, where a web of deception and double-crossing leads to unexpected consequences. As the plot thickens, alliances are tested, and a tense standoff culminates in an immigration service agent's dramatic revelation and the apprehension of the perpetrators.

Episode 598: Lady on a Yacht

In this episode, a beautiful woman, Guerta Infante, rapidly loses money at a gaming table and attracts the attention of a wealthy American, Philip Collins. Guerta plans to marry him and sail from Argentina on his yacht, hoping to escape her past and wartime activities in Europe. However, a portrait artist named Marlin, also known as Kruger, recognizes her true identity and attempts to use the portrait to further his own interests. As the situation becomes increasingly dangerous and complex, Guerta's plans to leave for America are compromised when a hidden wedding portrait of her and a notorious Nazi general is uncovered.

Episode 599: Generous Host

Steve Neal, a traveling artist, comes to the aid of an elderly man being mugged in a quiet district of Silverton. Grateful for Steve's help, Gerald Jameson, the owner of the mansion nearby, offers Steve a job painting for him. Despite initial success, Steve becomes embroiled in a dangerous scheme involving Jameson's safe and his niece, Ruth Royce. As events unfold, Steve finds himself facing unexpected consequences and a shocking twist.

Episode 601: The Huntress

In this episode of The Whistler, the private secretary, Anne Barry, finds herself in a troubled situation after using her employer's money for personal stock speculations. She seeks to marry wealthy bachelor Mark Bradford, but as the story unfolds, her scheme becomes more complex and ultimately takes a dark turn, leading to unexpected consequences.

Episode 602: Lonely Highway

Ted Mallory, a truck driver, plans to murder his partner, Harry, to take over their freight business. However, things go awry when his partner's body mysteriously disappears and the truck is found hijacked. Ted's troubles only escalate as he confronts a new threat in the form of a colleague, Lenny Phillips. Desperate to protect his nefarious secrets, Ted takes drastic measures to eliminate Lenny, but his efforts are thwarted when Lenny survives an attempt on his life. As Ted unravels under pressure, his remaining secrets are exposed when the police arrive with incriminating evidence connecting him to the crime. The tables turn as Ted's deceptions come to light, leading to a dramatic turn of events.

Episode 604: Fatal Fraud

In this episode, the Whistler tells a tale of a complex crime involving a plan to hijack a plane carrying a large sum of money. The story revolves around Christopher Holmes, a talented impersonator, and his involvement with a woman named Katherine and her associate René Simonow. As the plot unfolds, Holmes finds himself entangled in a web of deception and betrayal, ultimately leading to a life-or-death decision with unexpected consequences.

Episode 606: Garveys Folly

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Garvey's Folly,' the main character, Paul Garvey, is a Broadway director-producer facing a critical point in his career. Despite facing failures in his recent productions, he remains determined to make a comeback. As he struggles to secure financial backing for his latest play, 'Island Night,' a series of events involving his estranged wife, Dorothy, and his leading lady, Jessica Marlin, lead to a desperate and disastrous decision that unravels into a chain of deception and betrayal, ultimately culminating in a shocking murder and a potential unraveling of the truth.

Episode 607: Dance Team

In this episode of The Whistler, Paul Fennelly, a nightclub owner in Los Angeles, becomes entangled in a plot to eliminate his partner, Frank Wilson, in order to gain full control of their club. Fennelly sees an opportunity to use the jealousy of Ramon, the Spanish dancer, to his advantage and creates a series of events to incriminate Ramon and frame him for attempted murder. However, as the truth unravels, it becomes clear that Fennelly was the one behind the crime, and the intricate web of deceit he weaves ultimately leads to his own downfall.

Episode 608: Man from Calais

In this episode of The Whistler, Laura Ames, a former American living in London, finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of deceit and intrigue. With a killer on the loose in the city, suspicions arise at her boarding house, leading Laura to uncover a web of forged passports and criminal activity. As she becomes entangled with a man from Calais, her life takes a perilous turn, ultimately leading to unexpected revelations and a shocking confrontation. Join us next week for another thrilling episode of The Whistler.