The two sons of a dying farmer quarrel over the old man's will. A message from beyond the grave points the elder son to the story of Esau and Jacob in the book of Genesis.

The series is hosted by Boris Karloff, who also acts in every episode but one. Episode plots allegedly were based upon real-life reports of supernatural happenings and the unexplained. Ten of the 12 episodes begin and end with Karloff standing in front of a roaring fireplace and inviting viewers to find out what lies "behind the veil".

Directed by Herbert L. Strock, George Waggner
Created by Frank P. Bibas
Starring Boris Karloff, Denise Alexander, Tod Andrews

Cast
Boris Karloff as Host
Denise Alexander as Ruth Cooper
Tod Andrews as John Prescott
Harry Bartell as Edward Paige
Booth Colman as Edmond Valier
Ron Hagerthy as Pete Wade Jr.
Robert Hardy as George Bosworth
Niall MacGinnis as Walter