The Sealed Book - "Ill Die Laughing" (Old Time Radio, 2024)

The Sealed Book presents “Ill Die Laughing,” originally broadcast May 24, 1945, as episode 11. Hosted by Phillip Clarke as the Keeper of the Book, this mystery-horror tale was written by Robert A. Arthur Jr. and David Kogan and aired on Mutual/WOR syndication.In a grand Knob Hill home, wealthy industrialist John Dayton acquires an old prospector’s map leading to a lost cavern rumored to contain Aztec treasure—and an ancient curse. Joined by his wife Laura and adviser Harvey, Dayton sets out on an expedition where greed, dangerous secrets, and a forbidding underground passage make the search for riches increasingly perilous.Old Time Retro Radio 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 Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast30:41 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio