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Suspense · Episode 224

Thursday, December 19, 1946

An actor becomes obsessed with a figure he believes is a dead body in an apartment window across the street. As he investigates, the stakes rise as he grapples with his own sanity and the truth behind what he sees. An interesting story with a surprise ending. An actor continues to see a dead body in an apartment window, even though no one else can see it. An announcement is made that this is Joseph Cotten's seventh appearance on the program in the previous three years. The script was subsequently used on "Suspense" on January 27, 1949 (see cat. #71344). Cathy Lewis, Hans Conried, Jeanette Nolan, Jerry Hausner, Joseph Cotten Roma Wine Roma Wine murder, psychological, supernatural tense Joseph Kearns CBS Yes, Roma wines taste better because only Roma selects from the world's greatest wine reserves for your pleasure. And now, Roma wines. R-O-M-A, Roma wines present... Suspense! Tonight, Roma wines bring you Mr. Joseph Cotton in The Thing in the Window, a suspense play produced, edited, and directed for Roma wines by William Spear. Suspense! Radio's outstanding theater of thrills is presented for your enjoyment by Roma wines. That's R-O-M-A, Roma wine. Those better tasting California wines, enjoye…

Suspense · Episode 100

Thursday, July 13, 1944

A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him. A man vows to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, and he's keeping a diary of his plans! The story has a good "suspense" ending. Bea Benaderet, Dennis Hoey, Hans Conried, Herbert Marshall, John McIntire Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, revenge, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roman wines present, Suspense. Roman wines, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salute. To your health, Senor. Roman wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roman wine, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. The Roman Wine Company of Fresno, California welcomes you again to this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight from Hollywood, Roman wines bring you a star, Mr. Herbert Marshall. Mr. Marshall is with us to play in Nicholas Blake's powerful story of…

Suspense · Episode 72

Thursday, December 30, 1943

At a girl's finishing school, a new teacher uncovers dark rumors surrounding the institution and its faculty. Tensions rise as the threat of murder looms over the students and staff. A story of murder and mystery at a girl's school. The program is performed with an all-female cast who are not very good (despite the presence of the famous Elsa Lanchester)! The story was previously produced on "Suspense" on August 5, 1942. Elsa Lanchester, Frank Martin, Janet Beecher Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, supernatural tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines presents Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud, your health, sir. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight in Hollywood, Roma wines bring you a distinguished all-feminine cast of stars headed by Margot, Miss Elsa Lanchester, and M…

Suspense · Episode 68

Thursday, December 2, 1943

A man suffering from amnesia discovers he is wanted for murder, forcing him to piece together his lost memories and clear his name. A man recovers from amnesia to find himself wanted for murder. A fine performance by Cary Grant. The first show sponsored by Roma Wines. This program was produced on "Suspense" again on November 30, 1944 (see cat. #46421) and January 3, 1948 (see cat. #24147). See also "Same Time, Same Station" (cat. #18219). Bea Benaderet, Cary Grant, Hans Conried, Harry Lang, Lurene Tuttle, Walter Tetley Roma Wine Show intro, Roma Wine, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, survival tense Joseph Kearns CBS Suspense. Presented by Roma Wines, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud. Your health, signore. The world toasts Roma, and Roma toasts the world. The wine for your table is Roma, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the Man in Black, here for Roma Wines to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight in Hollywood, we are honored and happy to have with us one of the entertainment world's most distinguished gentlemen, Mr. Cary Grant. The Sus…

Suspense · Episode 69

Thursday, December 9, 1943

An insurance investigator suspects his wife may be a pyromaniac, leading to a tense exploration of trust and fear. As he uncovers unsettling truths, the stakes rise for their family. An insurance investigator is convinced that his wife is a pyromaniac. The story was previously produced on "Suspense" on March 2, 1943 and subsequently on April 18, 1946 (see cat. #54133) and May 26, 1949 (see cat. #24173). Hans Conried, Robert Young, William Johnstone Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, crime tense CBS Suspense! Presented by Roma Wines, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud, your health, senor. The world toasts Roma, and Roma toasts the world. The wine for your table is Roma, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here for Roma Wines, to introduce this weekly half hour of suspense. Tonight in Hollywood our stars are Mr. Robert Young and Margot. The suspense play which stars Robert Young and Margot, and which is produced and direct…

Suspense · Episode 70

Thursday, December 16, 1943

On a rainy Saturday, the Princy family grapples with a shocking incident involving a curate's body in their home. Tensions rise as they contemplate the consequences of their actions. Who killed the curate? Almost everybody, it seems! A very British story, previously produced on "Suspense" on June 24, 1942 (see cat. #71241) and subsequently on December 19, 1947 and March 20, 1948 (see cat. #38). Charles Laughton, Hans Conried Roma Wine Show intro, Roma Wine, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, crime tense Joseph Kearns CBS Suspense. Brought by Roma Wines, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud, your health, señor. Roma toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black, here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of suspense. Tonight in Hollywood, Roma brings you the MGM star, Mr. Charles Lawton. The suspense play which stars Charles Lawton, and which is produced and dir…

Suspense · Episode 71

Thursday, December 23, 1943

A meek British botany professor prepares for a trip to America while secretly planning a sinister project in his basement. The stakes rise as he navigates the demands of his overbearing wife and his dark intentions. A meek British botany professor plans a "Devil's Garden" in the basement; a grave for his henpecking wife! The story was produced on "Suspense" again on December 23, 1948 as "Holiday Story" (see cat. #61505) and on December 23, 1956 (see cat. #24247). Frank Martin, John McIntire, Peter Lorre Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, crime tense Joseph Kearns CBS Suspense! Presented by Roma Wines, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salute! Your health, sir. Roma toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the Man in Black, here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense! Tonight in Hollywood, Roma brings you as star Mr. Peter Lorre. The Suspense play which stars Mr. Lorre, and which is produced and directed by Will…

Suspense · Episode 73

Thursday, January 6, 1944

A private eye investigates a mysterious death on a roller coaster, raising questions about the victim and the circumstances surrounding his demise. A story about a dead body on a roller coaster, and a wrecked hold-up getaway car...which is all grist for a private eye's mill. Alan Ladd, Hans Conried, Harry Lang, John McIntire, Joseph Kearns, Lou Merrill Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, crime, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines present suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud! Your health, senora. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the Man in Black here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California to introduce this weekly half hour of suspense. Tonight in Hollywood, Roma brings you the young American actor whose sensational rise to stardom has been unparalleled in recent se…

Suspense · Episode 74

Thursday, January 13, 1944

Ginger Allen, a dancer at Joyland Palace, faces a terrifying situation as a madman is murdering dance hall girls. The stakes rise when she learns her friend Julie is among the victims. A madman has been murdering dance hall girls and then dancing with their bodies to the tune of, "Poor Butterfly!" Hans Conried, Ian Wolfe, Jeanette Nolan, Joseph Kearns, Lucille Ball, Pat McGeehan Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, crime, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines presents Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud. Your health, Signor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine. Made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here for the Roma wine company of Fresno, California. To introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight in Hollywood Roma wines bring you the MGM star Miss Lucille Ball. The Suspense play which stars Miss Ball, which is prod…

Suspense · Episode 75

Thursday, January 20, 1944

A young girl is brutally murdered, and a blind man claims to have witnessed the crime. As the investigation unfolds, the suspects, all connected to the theater, must confront their secrets. A young girl has been murdered, but the foul deed was "seen" by a blind man! Hans Conried, Ian Wolfe, Paul Lukas Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, crime, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines present suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud! Your health, senor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine. Made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black, here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of suspense. Tonight in Hollywood, Roma wines bring you the distinguished actor who has just won the New York Film Critics Award for his perfo…

Suspense · Episode 76

Thursday, January 27, 1944

A murder occurs in a locked room, leaving the owner of a valuable diamond in a precarious situation. The stakes rise as secrets unravel and trust is tested among those involved. Murder stalks the owner of the second largest diamond in the world. See cat. #61468 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. Allyn Joslyn, George Zucco, Hans Conried, Virginia Bruce, William Johnstone, Will Wright Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, crime, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wine presents... The Scent! Roma wine, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud! You're healthy, Signor. Roma wine, toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black, here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of... Suspense. Tonight, Roma wines bring you two of Hollywood's favorite screen stars, Miss Virginia Bruce and Mr. Alan Jocelyn, with…

Suspense · Episode 77

Thursday, February 3, 1944

Twin sisters live in isolation, with one sister exhibiting signs of madness. As the sane sister prepares for her own funeral, tensions rise in their eerie household. Twin sisters live alone in a large house. One of them is crazy, the sane one buys a coffin! The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on December 9, 1948 (see cat. #71240) and on March 30, 1958. Agnes Moorehead, Ida Lupino Roma Wine, Show intro psychological, supernatural, murder ominous Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wine presents Suspense. Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud! Your health, senor. Roma wine toasts the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the Man in Black, here to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight as stars we bring you two of Hollywood's outstanding actresses, Miss Ida Lupino and Miss Agnes Moorhead. And so with the remarkable tale of the sisters, and with the perfor…

Suspense · Episode 78

Thursday, February 10, 1944

A man suspects that a mad cook who poisons her employers is living in his house. As he grapples with his growing fear and paranoia, he must confront the potential danger lurking within his own home. A mad cook who poisons her employers is on the loose. A man suspects her to be living in his house. See cat. #55182 for a network, sponsored, quality upgrade version of this broadcast. The story was previously produced on "Suspense" on August 12, 1942 and subsequently on April 3, 1948 (see cat. #48595). and on Suspense on television on March 15, 1949 (see cat. #109436). Charles Ruggles, Hans Conried, John McIntire, William Johnstone Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, psychological, crime tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines present. Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud. Your health, senor. Roma wines post the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here to introduce this weekly half hour of suspense. Tonight from Hollywood we bring you in a dramatic role and in a character different from those you are accustomed to seeing him portray, Mr. Charles Ruggles. But before we raise th…

Suspense · Episode 79

Thursday, February 17, 1944

A troubled son returns home to his mother, bringing with him a dark intent that threatens to unravel their fragile relationship. As tensions rise, the stakes of their reunion become increasingly deadly. A throughly bad son returns to his mother for a visit. He soon turns to thoughts of murder. The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on May 8, 1948 (see cat. #48350) and October 18, 1955. Dane Clark, Fay Bainter, Hans Conried, Ralph Morgan, William Johnstone Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, psychological, crime tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines presents Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salute your health, Signor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black, here for the Roma wine company of Fresno, California, to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight from Hollywood Roma wines bring you Miss Faye Bainter, Mr. Ralph Morgan and Mr. Dane Clark in a Suspense play dealing wi…

Suspense · Episode 81

Thursday, March 2, 1944

An artist becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman after painting her portrait, leading to a dangerous confrontation with her lover and husband. Who is the model for this strange painting, and why was it made? George Coulouris, Hans Conried, Michele Morgan, Phillip Dorn Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, revenge, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines presents Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud, your health, senor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here for the Roma Wine Company of Fresno, California to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight from Hollywood Roma wines bring you Miss Michelle Morgan, Mr. Philip Dawn and Mr. George Kolouris in a suspense play dealin…

Suspense · Episode 82

Thursday, March 9, 1944

An ex-convict named Robert Tasker stands trial for murder, defended by a lawyer who has a personal stake in his fate. A story about an ex-con, framed for murder, who gets an excellent defense attorney. The story has a surprise ending. The script was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on October 6, 1949 (see cat. #24179). Alan Ladd, Hans Conried, John McIntire, Will Wright Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, courtroom, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines present Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud. Your health, senor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the Man in Black, here to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight from Hollywood, we bring you as star, Mr. Alan Ladd. In the character Mr. Ladd assumes with us tonight, he reveals the thoughts and through them, the dramatic story of a y…

Suspense · Episode 83

Thursday, March 16, 1944

A man discovers his half-brother Clarence is coming to visit, bringing with him a dark and dangerous past that threatens his family. A good story about a homicidal hypnotist, out to kill a man's wife and daughter! Hans Conried, John McIntire, Laird Cregar, Wally Maher Roma Wine Roma Wine, Show intro, Closing credits murder, psychological, supernatural tense Joseph Kearns CBS Roma wines present Suspense. Roma wines made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Salud. Your health, senor. Roma wines toast the world. The wine for your table is Roma wine made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. This is the man in black here for the Roma wine company of Fresno, California to introduce this weekly half hour of Suspense. Tonight from Hollywood, Roma wines bring you Mr. Laird Krieger in a suspense play dealing with a maniacal hatred and with a mental d…