Murder in Drawing Room A
Summary
Richard Rogue travels to Central City for the Charlie Miller trial, where he encounters reporter Betty Callahan and a mysterious woman named Diane. After Diane is murdered and her briefcase of bribe money is stolen, Rogue and Betty investigate the crime. They uncover a plot to rig the jury and capture the killer, Flip Stone, who had murdered Diane to protect the evidence. Rogue ultimately collects a reward from Miller for the killer's capture, splitting the proceeds with Betty.
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Introduction to The Mystery Playhouse
Richard and Betty meet on the train
Mysterious woman Diane enters compartment
Armed man attacks and stops the train
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Richard and Betty wake up after attack
Conductor investigates the incident
Searching for Diane on the train
Discovery of Diane's body
Arrival at Central City and Sheriff's office
Identification of victim and suspect
Opening the briefcase at the hotel
Counting money and calling the Sheriff
Confrontation with Flip Stone
Tying up Flip and planning the trap
Bribing the juror Lewis Tobin
Sheriff returns and Richard's explanation
Resolution and reward distribution
Sign-off and credits
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