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Molle Mystery Theatre: Close Shave
- Narrated by: Old Time Radio
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
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Publisher's summary
From the archives of "Geoffrey Barnes, Connoisseur of Mysteries" come high tension tales of suspense, of intrigue, of crime and passion. These are presented by some of radio's top professionals in a style that's "smooth…so smooth - and slick…so slick!"
A Tuesday night radio favorite for years, here's your ticket to the Molle Mystery Theatre! Step inside for 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes of "the best in mystery and detective fiction."
Episodes include: Dilemma 11-21-44; Lady in the Morgue 05-15-45; The Creeper 03-29-46; Night Must Fall 04-12-46; Follow That Cab 04-19-46; The Further Adventures of Kenny Andrews 05-10-46; Witness for the Prosecution 05-31-46; Female of the Species 06-07-46; The Adventure of the Fallen Angels 06-14-46; The Hand of Mr. Ottermole 06-21-46; St. Louis Lady 08-23-46; Angel Face 12-20-46; Kenny Angles and the Queen of Diamonds 04-18-47; Talk Them to Death 06-27-47; Goodbye, Darling 08-08-47; The Four Fatal Jugglers 11-14-47; Two Men in a Furnished Room 11-28-47; Make No Mistake 04-30-48; Close Shave 05-14-48; Solo Performance 05-21-48