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Tales From The Swan Hotel

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 years ago -

In southern California, just outside Hollywood, there is a most unusual hotel. A hotel dedicated to the golden age of cinema and the departures of its most influential and notorious players. It is a destination that spotlights the manners in which these men and women of Hollywood perished. The rooms are decorated with an array of evidence and clues, unique to each death, and fitted with a cast of department store manikins which stand in for the major roles involved - Forensic precision made kitschy and accessible to all. Each episode we will present to you one of these rooms, and rouse your im

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Episodes

Room 813: "Cut To Black"

May 09, 2016 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

With a head in the clouds and a demanding mother, struggling screenwriter Simon Herschel endures an unforgiving and hard-hearted studio system and his own eagerness. with Drew Platt as Simon Herschel Shelley Lynn Johnson as Mrs. Herschel Kaeli Quick as Helen Joe Higgins as Mr. Grinnage Thaddeus Ellenburg as Frank Ron Chapman as The Voice Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Art by Justin DeVine See Privacy Polic...

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL Room 302: "One for the Road"

March 17, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MB

Grab a pint and spend this festive wearing of the green with the pell-mell life of Irish-American silent film star Percy Quinn. with Les Milton as Percy Quinn Aviva Siegel as Olga Minter Jason Dove as Joseph Giannino Ron Chapman as The Voice Additional voices by Thaddeus Ellenburg and Will Scovill Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Art by Justin DeVine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL Room 302: "One for the Road"

March 17, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.98 MB

Grab a pint and spend this festive wearing of the green with the pell-mell life of Irish-American silent film star Percy Quinn. with Les Milton as Percy Quinn Aviva Siegel as Olga Minter Jason Dove as Joseph Giannino Ron Chapman as The Voice Additional voices by Thaddeus Ellenburg and Will Scovill Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Art by Justin DeVine Special Guest: Ron Chapman. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

Room 219: "Silver Screen Stockings"

February 29, 2016 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Three's a crowd in a bed made for two. Acclaimed war director Curtis Ellington spends offset hours canoodling with a young Hollywood newcomer - His married leading lady Deborah Fairfield. with Emily Sims as Deborah Fairfield Paul Jennings as Curtis Ellington Joe Tobin as Carl Jannings Thaddeus Ellenburg as Roy Fairfield and Ron Chapman as The Voice Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Artwork by Justin DeVine S...

NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL Room 726: "A Twofer at Turnstone"

December 31, 2015 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MB

On New Year's Eve, comedic actress, Mrs. Charlotte Reed, buries her burdens and admiration for the past at the bottom of a champagne bottle against the sandy beaches of Turnstone Isle. with Jane Harrison as Charlotte Reed Ron Chapman as The Voice Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Art by Justin DeVine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Room 519: "Deck the Halls"

December 21, 2015 18:09 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

A tenacious talent scout recruits an over-the-hill prizefighter to take a chance and become the next Hollywood strongman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL Room 414: "The Weight"

November 20, 2015 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Pull up a seat to a Thanksgiving feast courtesy of The Swan Hotel and hear the story of Hollywood roughneck Ramon Aldridge and his fateful visit to the Silver Basin Hunting Lodge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Room 204: "The Masks of Mr. Moffat"

October 23, 2015 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Room 204: "The Masks of Mr. Moffat" Aging horror legend Oscar Moffat, who longs for the days of old, takes a sobering look at his present contribution courtesy of a bump on the head. with Joe Higgins as Oscar Moffat Thaddeus Ellenburg as Alan Tom Bridgman as Kenneth Wickman Alison Mick as the Innkeeper and Ron Chapman as the Voice Written & Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Artwork by Justin DeVine See Privacy Policy at ht...

Room 901: "The Queen's Shrine"

September 24, 2015 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Amidst the whirling sands of a Palm Springs resort, faded jewel of the silent screen Sofia Reznik digs through her chest of movie memorabilia for feature reporter Danny Freedman. with Anna Seregina as Sofia Reznik Nick Palm as Danny Freedman Ron Chapman as Your Narrator Written & Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Art by Justin Lawrence DeVine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

Room 623: "The Midnight Pendulum"

December 24, 2014 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

On New Years Eve, distraught stage and movie hypnotist Sid Carlyle has a chance encounter with bubbly lamp salesman Hume Hawkins. Together they'll share an evening of laughs, drinks, and one dark secret. Thomas Bridgman as Sid Carlyle Jason Dove as Hume Hawkins Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Orginal Theme by Nick Stargu Orginal Artwork by Justin DeVine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Room 212: "The Four-Legged Sensation"

December 16, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

This holiday gift comes to you from Room 212 and tells the story of Maddie, Hollywood’s Four Legged Sensation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Room 508 Part 2: "The Affluent American"

November 28, 2014 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Abandoned by opera singer May Emmers, private eye Cole Spence on the hunt of elusive jewel thief the Catchman received a mysterious phone call that offers a cryptic name and possible lead. THE GRIPPING CONCLUSION 0F ROOM 508 In This Episode: Aviva Siegel as May Emmers Scott Vermiere as Cole Spence Les Milton as Rupert Mullen Clara Bijl as Brigitte DeMont Molly Benson as Elizabeth Harrison Paco Romane as Frederico Thaddeus Ellenburg as The Shopkeep Thomas Bridgman as The Waiter & Ron ...

Room 508 Part 1: "To Catch A Catchman"

November 24, 2014 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

American private detective Cole Spence drafts Hollywood’s fat lady turned opera singer May Emmers to help him track down The Catchman, Europe’s most notorious jewel thief. In This Episode: Aviva Siegel as May Emmers Scott Vermiere as Cole Spence Ron Lynch as Ron Salazar Jesse Elias as The Baggage Handler Thaddeus Ellenburg as The Steward Thomas Bridgman as The Cab Driver, Harry, The Waiter & The Man on the Phone Molly Benson as Lucienne Perrot & Olivia Bedford Paco Romane as Thomas B...

Room 117: "Six Reels of Matricide"

August 23, 2014 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Lucielle Wesler was overjoyed when studio head Martin Levy turned her twin boys into movie stars. But celebration turned to mourning when Death bought a ticket to the matinee. With Kelly Anneken, Mary Van Note, Paul Jennings, Paco Romane, Sarah Hensley, Les Milton, Dave Ross, Emily Epstein White, Caitlin Gill, Erik Charles Neilsen, Matt Lieb, Taylor Wilson, Scott Vermeire, Nick Palm, Jason Dove & Ron Chapman Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original...

Room 315: "A Showgirl's Tomb"

May 07, 2014 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

The tearful tale of Las Vegas’s “Lady of the Water” Gabriella Vines whose life spins out of control when she marries mobster Jimmy Nicoletti. With Joe Tobin, Alex Koll, Jane Harrison, Jason Dove, Scott Simpson, Bucky Sinister, Nick Palm, Aviva Seigel, Josh Marcus, Allison Mick, Ivan Hernandez, Jesse Hett, Nicole Calasich & Ron Chapman Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Artwork by Justin Lawrence DeVine See Priva...

Room 809: "The Would-Be Starlet"

April 04, 2014 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Jillian Andrews’ dreams of Hollywood stardom were dashed the moment she ran into smut peddler Elliot Marx, but after meeting suspended detective Walter Banks at a local diner she helps plan an act of revenge that turns deadly. With Ryan Cronin, Kate Jones, Sean Keane, Jason Dove, Nick Palm, Allison Mick, Josh Marcus, Rich Dreyling & Ron Chapman Written and Directed by Thaddeus Ellenburg Produced by Will Scovill Original Theme by Nick Stargu Original Artwork by Justin Lawrence DeVine ...