Box 13: Crime Mystery Writer

By SolvedMystery.com

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Description

"Box 13" was a radio show that aired from 1948 to 1949. It starred Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter turned mystery novelist who, after placing an ad in the newspaper asking for adventure, receives letters from people asking for his help in solving various mysteries. Each episode features Dan taking on a new case, with the plot usually involving a missing person, a stolen object, or a murder.

The show was produced by Mayfair Productions, and its creator, Richard Sanville, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a writer receiving strange letters in response to his ads. The show's scripts were written by a team of experienced mystery writers, including Russell Hughes, Robert Ryf, and E. Jack Neuman.

"Box 13" was known for its fast-paced storytelling and twist endings. The show's theme song, "Box 13," was composed by Rudy Schrager and featured an ominous-sounding cello. The show's popularity led to a television adaptation in 1951, which starred Alan Ladd as Dan Holiday once again.

These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:https://www.solvedmystery.com .


Episode Date
Box 13: Suicide or Murder
May 20, 2023
Box 13: The Great Torino
May 17, 2023
Box 13: A Book of Poems
May 13, 2023
Box 13: Double Mothers
May 12, 2023
Box 13: The Short Assignment
May 12, 2023
Box 13: Shanghaied
May 12, 2023
Box 13: Extra! Extra!
May 12, 2023
Box 13: The Actor's Alibi
May 12, 2023
Box 13: Blackmail Is Murder
May 12, 2023
Box 13: Insurance Fraud
May 12, 2023
Box 13: The First Letter
May 12, 2023