Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

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🗓️ 15 May 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking to see a knife might just get you one in the back!

Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 13, 1953

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: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Robert Boone, Paul Dubov, Byron Kane, Jan Arvan, Betty Lou Gerson

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1:32.0	Well now it's time for this week's episode of Dangerous assignment. The original air date May 13th, 1953 and the title is The J. Dagger. Dangerous assignment.
1:57.0	Transcribe starring Brian Dunleveya Steve Mitchell. Yeah, danger is my assignment. I get sent to a lot of places I can't even pronounce.
2:23.4	They all spell the same thing though, trouble, but when I walk into the Commissioner's office,
2:27.2	I don't realize that this assignment's going to teach me never to ask to see a knife in a shop window.
2:31.6	You may get it in the back.
2:33.0	Morning, Commissioner, you sent for me.
2:40.0	Steve, it looks like we've been put on the hook again.
2:45.0	There was an attempt made in Cairo last night on the life of a prominent Egyptian political figure.
2:49.0	Oh, how do we fit into the picture?
2:50.0	The would-be assassin was described as an American. The word is being spread around that he was one of our agents.
2:55.0	What now look? Sure another frame up Steve, the third incident in as many weeks.
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