Rogue's Gallery - The House of Fear - 22
Summary
Private detective Richard Rogue investigates the theft of the Somaliland diamond from the home of eccentric millionaire James Lee. After being knocked unconscious by the granddaughter Sandra, Rogue discovers that the family is hiding a scandal: the other granddaughter, Virginia, has eloped with the thief, Slip Crane. Rogue uncovers the truth and confronts the criminals, ultimately recovering the gem and winning the reward.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Confrontation with the thief
Introduction to the House of Fear story
Sponsor break: Fitch's Shaving Cream
Rogue receives a call from the insurance company
Briefing on the Somaliland diamond theft
Arrival at the Lee mansion in heavy fog
Tense interview with James Lee and Sandra
Rogue is dismissed and meets the maid Marie
Gathering clues at the local filling station
Rogue deduces Virginia Lee's elopement
Knocked out and discovered by the suspects
Sponsor break: Fitch's Saponified Shampoo
Rogue wakes up and plays possum
Rogue attempts a shakedown of the Lees
Rogue reveals the truth and subdues the accomplice
Rescuing Virginia and confronting Slip Crane
Epilogue and credits
Promo for Dick Powell's new movie
Sponsor break: Fitch's Dandruff Remover
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