Box 13 - "The Philanthropist" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

Box 13 presents “The Philanthropist,” episode 24, originally broadcast on January 30, 1949. Alan Ladd stars as mystery writer Dan Holiday in this syndicated radio drama, written by Russell Hughes and directed by Richard Sanville. When a homeless railroad traveler asks Dan to find his missing companion, the search leads from a lakeside park and rail yards to the Hope Rescue Mission. Going undercover among the mission’s residents, Dan follows a troubling trail behind an organization that appears devoted to helping men in need. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:54 Original Broadcast 27:30 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support . Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio