“Back for Christmas” is a devilishly clever tale, as a man schemes to commit the perfect murder for ill gotten gain (and a new, younger wife), only to receive a message from the person he has murdered and…any more would surely spoil the holiday surprise. “Back for Christmas” originally appeared in the October 7, 1939 issue of The New Yorker. Listen to this fine adaptation for radio aired on CBS Radio December 23, 1943. Peter Lorre (photo) shows us how to put a smile on your face to enjoy a murder during the festive holiday season.
