The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 625: Round Trip Tickets

Eve Benton, feeling sorry for herself and low on funds, overhears a conversation in the hotel room next door about a $30,000 deal with no questions asked. She seizes an opportunity when she discovers the money and a train ticket in the room after a murder. While trying to flee with the money, she encounters the man she suspects committed the murder. Ultimately, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous partnership and treacherous circumstances involving the stolen Paramount necklace. Her attempt to outsmart her partner takes a shocking turn as she finds herself caught up in a web of lies and mystery, leading to an unexpected and dangerous outcome on a train to Los Angeles.

Episode 626: Dark Pattern

Norma Wells, after the death of her business partner Benji, becomes increasingly nervous as strange events unfold at her Bel Air home. After a witness sees Rick Mason near the scene of the accident and a former chauffeur is implicated, it is revealed that Rick had hired the chauffeur to carry out the deed. However, before Rick can warn the chauffeur, the police intervene and take Rick into custody.

Episode 631: Mister Pettibones Last Journey

In this episode of The Whistler, Russ Anders, an American in London, encounters a small, wiry man named Mr. Pettibone at a pub. It is revealed that Pettibone knows a dark secret about Russ involving his missing wife. As the story unfolds, dead bodies, blackmail, and unexpected alliances come into play, leading to a complex web of deception and betrayal. Ultimately, the tables turn, and Russ finds himself in a precarious position, while the plot takes surprising twists and turns, leading to a dramatic conclusion involving a surprise visit from the Scotland Yard inspector.

Episode 632: Anything for a Friend

In this episode, Phil Harvey, the treasurer of Midfield Automatic Timer Incorporated, finds himself in a tight spot when his gambling friend demands $5,000. To save his career and win the woman he loves, Phil embarks on a dangerous game of manipulation, setting off a series of calculated events that threaten the lives of those around him. As his devious plan unfolds, Phil must race against time to prevent a tragic outcome for his friend Larry and his fiancée, Francis Adams.

Episode 633: Borrowed Future

In this episode of The Whistler, Phil Hodges finds himself in a desperate situation when he borrows $10,000 from his company's safe to help his old friend Jim Welch. As he struggles to find a way to replace the money, Phil faces moral dilemmas and considers drastic measures before finally making a decision that will have lasting consequences.

Episode 636: Traveling Companion

Clara Marshall, wanted by the police for minor swindles, has evaded capture and taken advantage of a chance meeting with wealthy Harriet Wilson. While on a tour of Europe, Clara is offered a partnership by a man named Raymond Hungate to handle stolen jewels. After a disagreement, Clara ends up killing Raymond, and is later confronted by the police with evidence linking her to the crime.

Episode 637: Quadrangle

In this episode, Jeffrey Channing becomes deeply involved with an attractive young artist, Leah Munson, while maintaining a close relationship with his aunt, Agnes Channing. As Agnes plans to tear down a particular wall surrounding their home, Jeffrey becomes increasingly anxious due to a dark secret hidden within it. Seeking to free himself of the secret and win Leah's affection, Jeffrey finds himself facing a precarious situation that ultimately leads to a shocking revelation and a tragic series of events.

Episode 640: Song Team

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Song Team,' a successful songwriting partnership turns deadly when one partner's jealousy and greed lead to murder. Ted Gray, a talented composer, hatches a plan to dispose of his partner and claim sole ownership of their songs. But his carefully constructed alibis begin to unravel when his partner's girlfriend, Corinne, becomes suspicious and ultimately exposes the truth. In a shocking turn of events, it is revealed that Ted's alibi-claiming lines were in fact written by Corinne, leading to his arrest for the murder of his partner, Al Wilson.

Episode 642: Stolen Letter

Ambitious actress Susan Hayes receives a letter from her ailing uncle inviting her to visit him and learn more about her inheritance. Upon arrival, she is met with suspicion and hostility from her cousin and uncle's secretary. Soon, her uncle dies under suspicious circumstances, and Susan becomes the prime suspect. Fearing for her life and career, Susan disappears and transforms into a successful actress in New York. However, her past catches up with her when her uncle's secretary, Patricia Meadows, resurfaces and threatens to expose her true identity. A dramatic turn of events leads to a life-threatening situation, but ultimately, the truth about Susan's innocence is revealed.

Episode 644: Last Request

In this episode of The Whistler, Dr. Rourke, on his deathbed, reveals a shocking secret to his son about a dangerous criminal named Tony Delgano. The story unfolds as Tony assumes a new identity on a ship and encounters Dr. Rourke, who knows his dark past. Dr. Rourke finds himself in a difficult position when Tony blackmails him and sets in motion a deadly plan that ends with a shocking twist in the final resting place of a friend.