The Whistler:Beyond Reasonable Doubt

The Il Piccolo Players performed an episode from the long running Whister series entitled ’Beyond Resonable Doubt.  This strange mystery explored the twisted paths of fate and guilt.  What would a married woman do to hide her past.

The Whistler was one of American radio’s most popular mystery dramas, with a 13-year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Ironic twist endings were a key feature of each episode of the series. The Whistler himself narrated, often commenting directly upon the action in the manner of a Greek chorus, taunting the criminal from an omniscient perspective.

The episode ’Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ first aired in July 1947.

Il Piccolo Players Cast

Announcer Jim Bradford Whistler Stephen Hamilton Gina Crane Leslie Ragsdale Isabel Ellen Curran Floyd Durant Stan Vistica Shop Clerk Sonia Lundy Clinton Crane John Paul Poritz Barbara Arnold Cathy Foxhoven Mr. Clarke Jim Bradford District Attorney Richard Chapman Judge Sandy Towle Mr. Jackson John Paul Poritz Mrs. Adamson Ellen Curran Mr. Knowles Stan Vistica Court Clerk Sonia Lundy   Signal Girls Cathy Foxhoven
Kiki Arnaud
Bobbi Benson Director Stephen Hamilton Sound Engineers Patrick Marchand
Suzie Allen Original Music Nicky Garrat Executive Director Cathy Foxhoven

Download the script here

Listen to the original radio show (6.4Mb mp3)

 

 

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