# Lux Radio Theater: The Fallen Sparrow (EP5000s)

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Podcast: [The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-daily-mystery-dramas-162279)
Published: 2026-06-21T07:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3947

## Resource

Today's Mystery: After returning to New York following years of imprisonment during the Spanish Civil War, John McKittrick learns that a close friend has died under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, murder, and betrayal connected to secrets from his wartime past. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1944 Originating from Hollywood Starred: Robert Young as John McKittrick, Maureen O'Hara as Elma Don, and Walter Slezak as Dr. Scoss.Also featuring Charles Seal, Charlotte Treadway, Ed Emerson, George Sorel, Griff Barnett, Howard McNear, Jay Novello, John McIntire, Norman Field, and Rene Gussaire. Produced by Cecil B. DeMille. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since December 2015. Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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