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The Landini Murder Mystery Omnibus, Part 1 (Ep5075e)

October 4, 2026·2h 50m
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In this episode, we begin our journey through the surviving episodes of Charlie Chan’s Landini Murder Case, a 39-part serialized mystery based on Earl Derr Biggers’ final Charlie Chan novel, The Keeper of the Keys. This omnibus brings together the commentary and surviving episodes from the original serial, allowing listeners to experience the story in a much shorter format. Part 1 features Episodes 7 and 8, “The Chinese Suspect” and “A Barking Dog.”Originating in SydneyStarring: William Rees as Charlie Chan, Rodney JacobsThe Chinese SuspectCharlie Chan arrives at Pine View to assist wealthy Dudley Ward with a family mystery, but events take a deadly turn when Ellen Landini is found murdered. With everyone ordered to remain at the estate, Chan begins searching for answers among a house full of suspects. Then, in the darkness outside, he spots someone quietly leaving the house—and follows.Original Air Date: 1935–1936A Barking DogCharlie Chan’s investigation into Ellen Landini’s murder takes a closer look at the servants, the crime scene, and a timeline that doesn’t quite add up. When crucial fingerprints have been wiped away, Chan is left with fewer answers—and one suspect who can’t account for his whereabouts. But is that enough to identify the killer?Original Air Date: 1935–1936Subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at greatdetectives.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support Great Detectives.Take the listener survey at Great Detectives Listener Survey.Give us a call at 208-991-4783.Follow us on Instagram at Great Detectives on Instagram.Follow us on Twitter at @radiodetectives.Join us again for another adventure from the Golden Age of Radio.

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