The Saint: The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head (EP4961)

NBC – The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio31mApril 28, 2026

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In this gripping episode of *The Saint*, Vincent Price stars as Simon Templar, the charming and resourceful gentleman thief, as he becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding a blonde woman named Dorothy Moore, who has lost her memory after her guardian, Matthew Schreiber, is murdered in his library. With no recollection of her identity or past, Dorothy is suspected of the crime, but Templar suspects her amnesia may be a cover. As he investigates the Schreiber household, he uncovers a web of secrets: a jealous fiancé, a suspicious butler with a criminal past, and a housekeeper found dead in what appears to be a suicide—though Templar quickly proves it was murder. The tension escalates when Templar realizes the real danger isn’t just the killer, but the possibility that Dorothy’s amnesia is faked to evade justice. In a twist, the supposed alienist sent to examine her is actually the real patient, exposing a deeper deception. Templar concludes that the house itself is a trap, and the real killer is still at large, setting up a final confrontation at the Schreiber estate.

Key Takeaways
1

Total amnesia can be a deliberate disguise, not just a medical condition.

2

A suicide scene can be faked by manipulating the physical evidence—like rope direction.

3

The most suspicious person may not be the one with the most motive, but the one with the most to lose by the truth coming out.

4

Trust no one in a mystery where everyone has secrets, especially those close to the victim.

5

The real danger in a crime scene isn't always the killer—it's the environment designed to trap the investigator.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction and Sponsorship

Host Adam Graham welcomes listeners to the podcast, encourages reviews and support via Patreon, and introduces the episode with a brief sponsorship plug for listener-funded support.

2:00
3 min

The Mysterious Blonde and the Cab Ride

Simon Templar picks up a disoriented blonde woman named Dorothy Moore in a cab. She has no memory of who she is, only that she was at an art gallery and is heading to see Clarence Quigley. The driver’s odd behavior and the woman’s confusion set the tone for the mystery.

5:00
5 min

Amnesia and the First Suspicions

Templar takes Dorothy to his apartment, where she reveals she has no memory of her past. The police are looking for her, suspecting her of murdering her guardian, Matthew Schreiber. Templar begins to suspect her amnesia may be staged.

10:00
5 min

The Schreiber House and the Suspects

Templar visits the Schreiber mansion, meeting the butler Walters, the housekeeper Mrs. Atkins, and the fiancé Mr. Tinsley. Each has a motive, but Templar senses deception. The murder weapon and timeline are unclear, and the house feels like a trap.

15:00
5 min

The Fake Suicide and the Rope Clue

The fibers of the rope, therefore, should have slanted upward. Instead of which they slant down, indicating that somebody put the rope around Mrs. Atkins' neck and then hauled her up.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
The fibers of the rope, therefore, should have slanted upward. Instead of which they slant down, indicating that somebody put the rope around Mrs. Atkins' neck and then hauled her up.
Simon Templar16:46
Viral: 85.0
Now... Murray, let's go visit. Go visit where? The Schreiber House. A house where two people have died. A house very convenient for murder.
Simon Templar19:32
Viral: 82.0
The man who was just in here, Dahl, I think his name was? Dahl! He's not the alienist. He's the guy the alienist was coming to examine. He's nuts.
Inspector Murray19:14
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Adam Graham

Guest

Vincent Price
Topics Discussed
Amnesia as a Plot Device90%False Suicides in Crime Mysteries88%The Use of Physical Evidence in Solving Crimes87%Motive and Opportunity in Murder Investigations85%The Psychological Manipulation of Investigators80%The House as a Character in Mystery78%The Role of the Butler in Classic Detective Stories75%Framing the Innocent in Crime Fiction72%
People & Brands

Simon Templar

person

45xPositive

Dorothy Moore

person

32xNeutral

Inspector Murray

person

22xNeutral

Matthew Schreiber

person

18xNegative

Mr. Tinsley

person

15xNegative

Walters

person

12xMixed

Mrs. Atkins

person

10xNegative

The Saint

media

8xPositive

Clarence Quigley

person

6xNeutral

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

media

5xPositive

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