The Whistler: “The Letter” (August 29, 1942) | Old Time Radio Illustrated – Episode 5

Old Time Radio Illustrated – Episode 5 presents The Whistler: “The Letter,” originally broadcast August 29, 1942. Vienna, 1938: gentle young biologist Hans Minkler is ordered by a secret patriotic society to kill Paul Gallet—the wealthy uncle of the woman he loves. When Hans refuses, a broken pipe, a bank check and an anonymous letter weave a devastating case against him. This production pairs the complete original radio performance with 45 newly created illustrations inspired by the heavy inks, lurid shadows and aged halftone printing of mid-century American crime and horror comics. This episode was preserved and provided by the Old-Time Radio Researchers: https://otrr.org/ Original broadcast audio remains the work of its original creators. Illustrated presentation and editing produced by Midwest Scotsman. #OldTimeRadio #TheWhistler #RadioDrama #PulpMystery #VintageRadio