# Box 13 - "The Better Man" (Old Time Radio, 2012)

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Podcast: [Box 13 | Old Time Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio-7630035)
Published: 2026-09-09T14:06:21+00:00
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## Resource

Box 13 presents “The Better Man,” episode 20 of the classic radio mystery series Box 13, originally broadcast January 2, 1949. Alan Ladd stars as mystery writer Dan Holiday, with Sylvia Picker as Suzy; the episode was written by Russell Hughes and directed by Richard Sanville. Holiday answers a letter from wealthy Charles Winthrop, who offers a $100,000 proposition built around a citywide trail of clues. As Holiday and Suzy pursue the challenge through Winthrop’s elaborate game, it becomes clear that the prize has drawn dangerous interest. Box 13 presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 27:48 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/box-13-old-time-radio--7222653/support . Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

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