Summary
Martha Spencer murders her identical twin sister, Mona, driven by jealousy over Mona's engagement to Bill Everett. After the crime, Martha cleverly assumes Mona's identity, dressing in her clothes and staging the scene to appear as a suicide. Despite the emotional turmoil, Martha believes her plan is flawless, confident that no one, including Bill, will be able to distinguish between them.
As weeks pass, Martha navigates her new life as Mona, but her facade begins to crack when she discovers Bill signed the marriage license with a different name, George Garrett. This revelation raises suspicions and leads Martha to confront Bill about his feelings. In a tense moment, Bill reveals he is in love with another woman, Lois, and plans to end their relationship. As the story unfolds, the consequences of Martha's actions spiral out of control, culminating in a tragic twist of fate that leaves her trapped in her web of deceit.
Show Notes
The Whistler, “Death Sees Double,” originally broadcast November 20, 1944, is episode 130 of the CBS Pacific network suspense series. Sponsored by Signal Oil, this installment features Lurene Tuttle in the demanding dual role of identical twin sisters Mona and Martha Spencer.
Long-held jealousy erupts when Mona’s engagement to successful Bill Everett appears to confirm that one sister has always had the better life. Their striking resemblance opens the door to a dangerous plan in this compact domestic noir of identity, envy, and cruel irony. Written by Ralph Rose and produced and directed by George W. Allen.
Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 30:13 Closing
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