Suspense - Single Episodes - 1952
Suspense is a classic radio drama series that captivated audiences with its thrilling stories and masterful storytelling. Launched in the golden age of radio, it featured a variety of life-and-death situations, often enhanced by the haunting musical scores of Bernard Herrmann. The series showcased the talents of renowned writers and actors, making it a staple of suspenseful entertainment.
Throughout its run, Suspense presented gripping tales from notable authors such as John Dickson Carr and Lucille Fletcher, and included performances by Hollywood's biggest stars. With a generous budget from CBS, the show evolved over the years, experimenting with formats and themes while maintaining its core of high-quality drama.
As one of the most beloved radio programs, Suspense left an indelible mark on the medium, offering listeners a thrilling escape into the world of mystery and intrigue.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
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| The Case Against Loo Doc | 30:12 | |
| The Fall River Tragedy | 30:43 | |
| The Perfectionist | 29:57 | |
| Carnival | 30:19 | |
| The Treasure Chest of Don Jose | 29:47 | |
| Odd Man Out | 30:04 | |
| The Track of the Cat | 30:13 | |
| A Killing in Las Vegas | 29:59 | |
| The Thirty-Nine Steps | 30:36 | |
| A Watery Grave | 30:07 | |
| The Wreck of the Old 97 | 28:42 | |
| A Murder of Necessity | 30:18 | |
| The Lady Pamela | 29:49 | |
| Remember Me | 30:06 | |
| Mate Bram | 29:44 | |
| The Diary of Captain Scott | 30:25 | |
| The Shooting of Billy the Kid | 27:30 | |
| Frankie and Johnny | 30:09 | |
| The Missing Person | 30:16 | |
| The Flight of the Bumblebee | 30:01 | |
| The Death of Me | 30:24 | |
| A Good and Faithful Servant | 29:39 | |
| Concerto for Killer and Eye Witnesses | 29:36 | |
| Jack Ketch | 30:18 | |
| Vidocq's Final Case | 30:17 | |
| The Diary of Dr Pritchard | 30:19 | |
| How Long Is the Night | 29:25 | |
| The Death of Barbara Allen | 29:27 | |
| Allen in Wonderland | 29:56 | |
| Frankenstein | 30:13 | |
| The Frightened City | 29:47 | |
| Death and Miss Turner | 29:39 | |
| Man Alive | 30:01 | |
| The Big Heist | 28:35 | |
| Joker Wild | 29:34 | |
| The Man with Two Faces | 30:30 | |
| Arctic Rescue | 29:40 | |
| Melody in Dreams | 30:02 |
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