Inner Sanctum Mysteries - "The Melody of Death" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

Inner Sanctum Mysteries presents “The Melody of Death,” originally broadcast on CBS on April 22, 1944. Episode 173 stars film favorite Mary Astor as Anne, with Raymond Edward Johnson as the series’ memorable host. The original radio play was written by Robert Tallman and Robert Sloane and directed by Himan Brown.Newly betrothed Anne meets a café violinist who warns her never to hear a particular melody. When the forbidden tune enters her life, an unnerving vision of a yellow-eyed cat and a growing sense of dread begin to haunt her, while her fiancé David struggles to help. A chilling tale of superstition, suggestion, and a melody that refuses to be forgotten.Old Time Radio Stories presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:39 Original Broadcast27:03 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-stories-old-time-radio--7218844/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio