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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Mr. Chameleon: The Murder Clue of the Rope Ladder (EP4464)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Drama, Fiction, Performing Arts, Arts

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: A wealthy man's wife is found murdered.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 12, 1949

Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold

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But now it is time for this week's episode of Mr.

1:25.4

Chameleon, the original air date October the 12th, 1949 and the title is The

1:32.2

Murder Clue of the Rope Ladder.

1:35.0

Next, Mr. Camelian and the Murder Clue of the Rope Ladder. The the Tonight we again present the famous Mr. Chameleon of Central Police Headquarters in his famous cases of crime and murder, brought

2:16.1

to you by the makers of genuine Bayer Asperin.

2:20.3

Mr. Chameleon, as you know, is the famous and dreaded detective who frequently uses a disguise to track down a killer, a disguise which at all times is recognized by the audience.

2:31.0

Tonight we give you Mr. Comelian in the murder clue a chilling hour and a cry in the pre-dawn

2:50.4

stillness can make the heart stand still.

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And Jules Marley, running down the upstairs corridor

2:56.4

of the Haden House, is terrified by the sound of his cousin Clifford's voice.

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Jules!

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