THE CRYSTAL CANE
[RADIO-SERIAL]
[San Francisco Chronicle, July 3, 1931] "Mystery story fans who followed the adventures of Dr.
Vernon in the ‘Mysterious Green Ray’ serial will be able to listen in on further adventures of the
doctor when Darrell Donnell’s sequel ‘The Crystal Cane’ is produced… ‘The Crystal Cane’ will run
for thirteen weeks with Frank Wright in the role of Dr. Vernon.”
[Oakland Tribune, July 10, 1931] “The second episode of the current mystery story on KTAB, ‘The
Crystal Cane’ by Darrell Donnell, will be heard this evening. The broadcast will be heard from 9 to
9:30.”
[Program information]
ORIGINATION: KTAB, San Francisco, California.
DURATION: July 3-September 25, 1931.
PERSONNEL: Darrell Donnell (scriptwriter).
CAST: Frank Wright (Dr. Vernon), Sylvia Wright, et al.
SPONSOR: Kay Jewelry Company.
EXTANT RECORDINGS: None.
[Program log]
THE CRYSTAL CANE (KTAB, SAN FRANCISCO)
[Friday—9:00-9:30 PM]
July 3, 1931 [1]
[“…This fantastic mystery presents Dr. Vernon in a new series of weird
experiences…”]
July 10, 1931 [2]
[“…a glimpse of justice as administered in San Francisco police courts…”]
July 17, 1931 [3] “The Phantom Rickshaw”
[“…In tonight’s chapter the ominous presence of the crystal cane makes
itself felt in far off Singapore…”]
[Friday—8:00-8:30 PM]
July 24, 1931 [4]
[“…the plot concerns the manhunt for the slayers of Harvey Granville.
The action takes place in Singapore…”]
July 31, 1931 [5]
[“…Tonight’s chapter concerns sinister activities that take place aboard a
private yacht bound for Egypt…”]
August 7, 1931 [6]
[“…the action takes place in Fort Said where the searchers are trapped in
an Egyptian tomb…”]
August 14, 1931 [7]
[“…Inspector Bradley and Jeanette Novello are buried alive in the tomb
of the Egyptian king, Ahmneles…”]
August 21, 1931 [8]
August 28, 1931 [9]
September 4, 1931 [10]
September 11, 1931 [11]
September 18, 1931 [12]
September 25, 1931 [13]