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Murder At Midnight

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Murder at Midnight was a syndicated old-time radio suspense program beginning in 1946. The series specialized in macabre and supernatural mystery stories written by authors including Robert Newman, Joseph Ruscoll, and Max Ehrlich.

Murder at Midnight is an old-time radio show featuring macabre tales of suspense, often with a supernatural twist. It was produced in New York and was syndicated beginning in 1946. The show's writers included Robert Newman, Joseph Ruscoll, Max Ehrlich, and William Morwood, and it was directed by Anton M. Leader. The producer was Louis G. Cowan. The host was Raymond Morgan, who delivered the lines of introduction over Charles Paul's organ theme: "Midnight, the witching hour when the night is darkest, our fears the strongest, and our strength at its lowest ebb. Midnight, when the graves gape open and death strikes."

Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Apr 13, 2026.

Related Categories

HorrorDramaMysteryThriller

Cast & Crew

P
Phil Tonken
Announcer
Agnes Young
Cast
Amzie Strickland
Cast
B
Barry Hopkins
Cast
B
Barry Kroeger
Cast
Berry Kroeger
Cast
B
Betty Caine
Cast
B
Betty Kane
Cast
Bill Zuckert
Cast
B
Bryna Raeburn
Cast
C
Cameron Andrews
Cast
Carl Frank
Cast
Elspeth Eric
Cast
E
Elspith Eric
Cast
Frank Behrens
Cast
Frank Readick
Cast
I
Ian Martin
Cast
Lawson Zerbe
Cast
L
Lawson Zerbie
Cast
Mercedes McCambridge
Cast
Miriam Wolfe
Cast
R
Robert Donnelly
Cast
R
Robert Lynn
Cast
R
Ronald Dawson
Cast
A
Anton M. 'Tony' Leader
Director
A
Anton M. Leader
Director
R
Raymond Morgan
Host
C
Charles Paul
Music
E
Emerson Buckley
Musician
B
Brett Halliday
Narrator
C
Charles Paul
Music
John Dickson Carr
Narrator
R
Ray Morgan
Host
R
Raymond Morgan
Cast
J
James Ruscoll
Writer
J
Joseph Ruscoll
Writer
M
Max Ehrlich
Writer
M
Max Erlich
Writer
R
Robert Newman
Writer
W
William Norwood
Writer

Audio Clips

Audio Clip 10m15s

References

“The 5th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.”, n.d.
Hickerson, Jay. The 5th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.
Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.
Swartz, Ph.D., Jon D., Reinehr, Robert C. Handbook of Old Time Radio. Scarecrow Press.
“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.” New York Times, March 17, 1929.
Grams Jr., Martin. Radio Drama - A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Network Programs, 1932-1962.
Terrace, Vincent. Radio's Golden Years - The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. Collector's Corner.
“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

Theme - IntroductionDigital Deli TooJerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio LogsTo Boldly Go... by James F. WidnerIntroduction/Theme SongOld Time Radio Program Logs By Frank Passage and OthersRadioHorrorHosts.comInner Sanctum Mystery : Behind the Creaking Door by Martin Grams, Jr.

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