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
Listen to the original radio show (6.4Mb mp3)