The Saint: The Case of the Previewed Crime (EP5001)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 June 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: A mysterious intruder awakens Simon Templar in the middle of the night to describe what appears to be the perfect murder. When the wealthy financier at the center of the tale dies exactly as predicted, The Saint finds himself investigating a case where revenge, greed, and murder may not be what they seem.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 30, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Vincent Price as Simon Templar

Also featuring Jeanne Bates, Lou Merrill, Fred Howard, Jack Edwards Jr., and Larry DobkinScript by Louis VittesMusic composed and conducted by Vaughn Dexter

Produced by James L. Saphier

Directed by Helen MackAnnouncer: Don Stanley

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0:00.0	The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio.
0:34.4	From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you
0:40.9	this week's episode of The Saint. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying
0:47.4	the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. Today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners.
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1:08.5	Just go to patreon.
1:10.5	Dotgretectives.net.
1:13.3	But now, from July 30th, 1950, here is the case of the Saint, starring Vincent Price.
1:43.6	The Adventures of the Saint, starring Vincent Price.
2:00.4	The Saints, based on characters created by Leslie Charterers, and known to millions from books, magazines, and motion pictures. The Robin Hood of Modern Crime now comes transcribed to radio, starring Hollywood's brilliant and talented actor Vincent Price as... The Saint. Mr. Templar? Mr. Templar. I'm a sleepy. Mr. Templar. Noisy dreams. You're not dreaming, Mr. Templar.
2:18.1	That's what you say.
2:18.5	I'm alone in my bedroom.
2:19.8	I'm in bed.
2:20.4	It's dark. Oh, but you're not alone. I'm here. Go away. I'm sorry. I didn't climb into your bedroom in the middle of the night merely to go away again. What did you expect? A 21 gun salute? I expect your attention.
2:34.0	You can't see me, can you?
2:35.7	No, I'd be even happier if I couldn't hear you. But I can see you, however. You're silhouetted against the window behind you. That was cunning of me. It helps me aim the gun. I'm pointing at you. I'm so glad. I'd hate to have your aim suffer.
2:51.9	What do I do now?
2:53.2	Get up with the lights on and... You don't do anything of the kind.
2:55.1	No?
2:55.7	Why?
2:56.4	Are you shy?
	...

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