Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.<br /><br />Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944<br /><br />Originating from Hollywood<br /><br />Starred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire.<br /><br />Produced by Cecil B. DeMille.<br /><br />Support the show monthly at <a href="https://patreon.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patreon.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2015.<br /><br />Support the show on a one-time basis at <a href="https://support.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">support.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<br /><br />Take the listener survey at <a href="https://survey.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">survey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Give us a call 208-991-4783<br /><br />Become one of our friends on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/radiodetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/greatdetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/greatdetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter/X at <a href="https://twitter.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">twitter.com/radiodetectives</a><br /><br />Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow (EP5000s)

JUN 21, 202665 MIN
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow (EP5000s)

JUN 21, 202665 MIN

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Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past.<br /><br />Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944<br /><br />Originating from Hollywood<br /><br />Starred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire.<br /><br />Produced by Cecil B. DeMille.<br /><br />Support the show monthly at <a href="https://patreon.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patreon.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2015.<br /><br />Support the show on a one-time basis at <a href="https://support.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">support.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<br /><br />Take the listener survey at <a href="https://survey.greatdetectives.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">survey.greatdetectives.net</a><br /><br />Give us a call 208-991-4783<br /><br />Become one of our friends on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/radiodetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/greatdetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/greatdetectives</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter/X at <a href="https://twitter.com/radiodetectives" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">twitter.com/radiodetectives</a><br /><br />Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.