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Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills

Unravel the Mystery with Suspense! - The Classic Radio Thriller Series Step back in time to the golden age of radio with ”Suspense!” - the iconic series that captivated audiences from 1942 to 1962 with its thrilling tales and unforgettable performances. Featuring over 900 broadcasts penned by renowned authors and directors, ”Suspense!” brought the finest in thriller and mystery genres to the airwaves. Broadcast on the CBS Radio Network, ”Suspense!” showcased Hollywood’s brightest stars, including

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29:52

The Pit and the Pendulum

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/03/21

Originally Aired: November 28, 1947Suspense #273, "The Pit and the Pendulum," stars José Ferrer as Captain Jean Dalbray, a French artillery officer imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition during the Napoleonic Wars. Accused of destroying the Holy Church of Saint Martha the Innocent with cannon fire, Dalbray defends his actions as military duty, insisting the church was being used as an enemy powder magazine. The Grand Inquisitor, Fra Pedro de Spiglia, shows no mercy. Dalbray's marriage to the Spanish

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30:53

One Hundred in the Dark

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/03/14

Originally Aired: November 20, 1947In Suspense #272, “One Hundred in the Dark,” a group of sophisticated clubmen debate the nature of crime and storytelling over after-dinner coffee. To illustrate his point, their mysterious guest, Mr. Peters, recounts a remarkable incident involving the alluring New York hostess Rita Kildare and a glittering dinner party of fashionable guests. When Kildare’s priceless sapphire ring suddenly disappears, she locks the doors, extinguishes the lights, and announces a

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30:03

Riabouchinska: The Ventriloquist’s Obsession

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/03/09

Originally Aired: November 13, 1947 In Suspense #271, “Riabouchinska,” a renowned ventriloquist’s act becomes the center of a baffling murder investigation when a blackmailer is found strangled in a theater cellar. Detective Lieutenant Krovich questions the performer John Fabian, his bitter wife Alice, and the couple’s press agent—but the most unsettling witness is Fabian’s lifelike dummy, Riabouchinska. As the interrogation unfolds, Fabian reveals a haunting past: years earlier he fell desperately

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30:18

Dream Song

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/27

Originally Aired: November 6, 1947In Suspense #270, “Dream Song,” writer Charles Kenyon moves into a cramped apartment hoping for quiet inspiration—but instead finds himself tormented by a single phonograph record playing next door at the strangest hours. When two neighbors are brutally stabbed in their rooms, Kenyon becomes convinced the mysterious tenant, Williams, is responsible. The same sentimental tune seems to accompany each killing, grinding into Kenyon’s nerves until fear becomes

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29:56

Subway

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/18

Originally Aired: October 30, 1947In Suspense #269, “Subway,” Paula Stevens is a struggling young actress whose dreams of stardom have withered into frustration and envy. Trapped in a crowded New York subway car beside her cheerful and seemingly fortunate friend Ruth, Paula’s thoughts spiral into dark obsession. Ruth has the job, the connections, the promising future—everything Paula believes should have been hers. As the train hurtles through the tunnels and Paula fingers a pair of sharp scissors

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29:35

The X-Ray Camera

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/17

Originally Aired: October 23, 1947 In Suspense #268, “The X-Ray Camera,” John Lawrence is a man torn between love and hate for his estranged wife, Anna. Desperate to keep her from divorcing him—and enraged at the thought of losing her—Johnny devises a twisted scheme. Posing as a private detective, he tricks an innocent department store clerk named Joyce into carrying what he claims is a secret “x-ray camera.” In reality, the package contains a deadly grenade meant for Anna. But fate intervenes in an

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29:32

Self-Defense

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/16

Originally Aired: October 16, 1947 In Suspense #267, “Self-Defense,” Barbara Newell seems to have everything wealth can buy—except love. Trapped in a loveless marriage to the cold and controlling Jonathan Newell, Barbara finds herself drawn first to an old flame, Fred Dexter, and then hopelessly in love with a charming pianist, Alex Maynard. Desperate for freedom and convinced divorce is impossible, Barbara devises a chillingly clever plan: manipulate Fred into murdering her husband, then eliminate

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29:47

The Man Who Liked Dickens

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/15

Originally Aired: October 9, 1947In Suspense #266, “The Man Who Liked Dickens,” adapted from a chilling short story by Evelyn Waugh, Anthony Last joins an ill-fated expedition into the Amazon in search of a lost city. When the journey ends in disaster and his companion is lost to the river, Last is rescued by a mysterious settler named Mr. Todd—a solitary man living deep in the jungle with a strange obsession. Todd treasures a small library containing the complete works of Charles Dickens, books

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29:54

The Story of Markham’s Death: Poe’s Lost Manuscript...

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/02/10

Originally Aired: October 2, 1947 In Suspense #265, “The Story of Markham’s Death,” washed-up mystery writer Phil Martin (Kirk Douglas) stumbles upon what appears to be a lost manuscript by Edgar Allan Poe hidden in a bombed-out London house. Hungry for revival, Phil plagiarizes the work, passing it off as his own and winning literary acclaim. But his crime spirals into deeper deception when a Poe scholar confronts him, leading Phil to commit murder to preserve his secret. Ironically, in attempting

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29:51

The Blue Hour: A Diamond, a Dancer, and a Deadly Game

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2026/02/08

Originally Aired: September 25, 1947In Suspense #264, “The Blue Hour,” glamorous dancer Lois LaPaul arrives in New York riding a wave of scandal after the mysterious murder of her wealthy admirer, Jason White. Cast as the star attraction of the ultra-chic Blue Hour nightclub, Lois quickly realizes her newfound fame has made her a pawn in a dangerous game. When a priceless blue diamond—long coveted and soaked in blood—resurfaces hidden in a bottle of perfume, the stakes turn deadly. Caught between a

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29:42

The Visitor: A Stranger Claims a Life Not His Own

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2026/02/02

Originally Aired: September 18, 1947In Suspense #263, “The Visitor,” a teenage counterman named Bud is approached by a stranger who insists he’s a long-lost son from a wealthy town—and the resemblance is uncanny. When Bud agrees to play along, he finds himself welcomed back by a grieving mother, showered with affection, and even offered a fortune. But this small-town paradise hides a dangerous undercurrent. As suspicion brews and secrets unravel, Bud must figure out who’s fooling whom—and whether

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29:40

The Twist: A Writer’s Scheme, A Partner’s Demise

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/28

Originally Aired: September 11, 1947In Suspense #262, “The Twist,” struggling former cabbie Gus Green and acerbic gag writer Van Houser form a volatile comedy-writing duo—bound by mutual dependence and mutual loathing. When Van announces he's marrying Julie, a dancer with a shady past, Gus’s jealousy ignites a deadly plan. What begins as a ploy to preserve his lucrative partnership spirals into a clever frame-up and a horrifying twist of fate. Featuring sharp dialogue, psychological manipulation,

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29:35

The Argyle Album: A Dead Man’s Secret and a...

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/23

Originally Aired: September 4, 1947 In Suspense #261, “The Argyle Album,” star reporter Harry Mitchell is summoned to the bedside of dying political columnist Alan Pearce, who promises an explosive exposé contained in a mysterious white-leather dossier known as the Argyle Album. But when Pearce dies suddenly—and a murder weapon appears in his chest—Mitchell is swept into a deadly manhunt involving secret documents, blackmail, and a tangled web of lies. Pursued by killers and the law alike, he must

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26:54

Double Ugly: A Tale of Loneliness and Unraveling Rage

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/20

Originally Aired: August 28, 1947In Suspense #260, “Double Ugly,” Matthew Eberman has spent a lifetime tormented by his appearance and shunned by those around him. Growing up mocked and lonely, he finds a glimmer of connection in Sally, a woman who seems to look past his face and into his heart. But as their marriage unfolds in an isolated home filled with silence, frilly distractions, and a growing emotional chasm, Matthew’s long-buried pain festers. What begins as an awkward romance slowly

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30:19

Murder Aboard the Alphabet: Madness at Sea in a...

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/17

Originally Aired: August 21, 1947In Suspense #259, “Murder Aboard the Alphabet,” a transatlantic voyage turns into a voyage of terror aboard the deep-sea tug Alphabet. Chief Officer Marshland quickly realizes that their commanding officer, Captain Walker, is a rigid and unstable man obsessed with order—so obsessed that he insists all ship duties follow an alphabetical sequence. But when crew members start vanishing one by one, beginning with “A” for Abercrombie, Marshland suspects more than

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30:45

Smiley: A Dishwashing Drifter’s Dark Descent

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2026/01/13

Originally Aired: August 14, 1947In Suspense #258, “Smiley,” Donald O’Connor delivers a chilling performance as Gerald “Smiley” Smythe, a man whose easygoing nature masks a deep and growing darkness. After a false accusation sends him to prison, Smiley emerges changed—quiet, obsessed with his hands, and harboring a deadly grudge against women. Rehired at a diner by his old boss Curly, Smiley seems to be rebuilding his life—until a co-worker named Cookie stirs memories he can't suppress. A slow-burn

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29:59

Quiet Desperation: A Clerk’s Crime of Opportunity

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/10

Originally Aired: August 7, 1947 In Suspense #257, “Quiet Desperation,” Homer Bigelow, a mild-mannered bank clerk living a life of quiet despair, overhears a conversation that tempts him toward a bold escape from his drab existence. A rich man’s secret scheme to smuggle £20,000 worth of negotiables into the U.S. sparks Homer’s fantasy of reinvention—and crime. When he intercepts the young courier, Hester Vail, his plan spirals into deceit, murder, and a desperate attempt to vanish. A tightly plotted

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29:52

Mortmain: A Fatal Frame and a Lawyer’s Fall

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/06

Originally Aired: July 31, 1947In Suspense #256, “Mortmain,” the ambition of attorney Sam Boston knows no bounds—nor scruples. When his charming partner George Perry unexpectedly lands a DA nomination and wins the heart of the woman Sam loves, Sam’s envy turns deadly. What begins as a calculated smear spirals into blackmail, betrayal, and murder. As George is sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Sam's own deception metastasizes—until a twist of fate delivers a grim poetic justice. A darkly

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29:02

Murder by an Expert: A Dance of Death and Deception

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/04

Originally Aired: July 24, 1947 In Suspense #255, “Murder by an Expert,” a struggling dance duo’s dreams take a deadly turn when ambition, jealousy, and betrayal spiral into murder. Edith Reed, half of a nightclub act, kills her husband and partner Bob, carefully orchestrating a scheme to pin the crime on another. But in the aftermath, her cold precision is undone not by guilt, but by the man she trusted most. With chilling narration and a twist-laden script, this episode explores how expertly

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29:55

Murder by the Book: A Writer’s Split Mind and a...

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills ·

2026/01/02

Originally Aired: July 10, 1947 In Suspense #253, “Murder by the Book,” Gloria Swanson stars as Emily Carlisle, a mystery writer struggling with memory lapses following her husband's drowning. When her psychiatrist, Dr. Winter, is murdered, Emily is asked to cover the sensational case for a national newspaper syndicate. As she investigates, she becomes entangled in a web of confessions, circumstantial evidence, and suppressed truths. But Emily’s headaches and blackout spells hint at something far

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