Today’s Mystery: After actress Betty Ames witnesses a publisher’s murder, Simon Templar appoints himself her unofficial bodyguard. When a second attempt is made on Betty’s life during a stage rehearsal, the Saint realizes the killer is determined to silence the one witness who may hold the key to the case.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 13, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar.Also featuring Francis Cheney, Barbara Eiler, Eleanor Audley, Frank Gerstle, Stanley Farrar, and Arthur Q. Bryan.
Script by Louis Vittes.
Music composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter.
Produced by James L. Saphier.
Directed by Helen Mack.
Announcer: Don Stanley.
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