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4 results for “Sorry Wrong Number” in 1943
Suspense · Episode 44
Tuesday, June 1, 1943
A detective invites a friend to a dinner filled with mystery and tension, where he plans to confront a murderer using unconventional methods. As the evening unfolds, the stakes rise when a ghostly presence complicates their investigation. A detective, tracking down an elusive murderer, uses ghosts and the victim to get his man. The story was produced on "Suspense" subsequently on August 3, 1944 (see cat. #9281) and March 9, 1950 (see cat. #24187). Donald Crisp, Hans Conried, Ian Wolfe, John Loder Sponsor break, Show intro, Closing credits murder, supernatural, psychological tense Joseph Kearns CBS In just a moment, CBS will present its weekly program of the world's outstanding thrillers, Suspense. Before we begin, the producer feels it incumbent upon him to reply herewith to the many inquiries concerning the solution of last week's story of the woman on the telephone called Sorry Wrong Number. Due to a momentary confusion in the studio, an important line cue was delivered at the wrong time, and some of our listeners were uncertain as to the outcome of the story. For them, be it known that…
Suspense · Episode 43
Tuesday, May 25, 1943
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone! The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on August 21, 1943 (see cat. #46408), February 24, 1944 (see cat. #52776), September 6, 1945 (see cat. #46406), November 18, 1948 (see cat. #46416), September 15, 1952, October 20, 1957 (see cat. #93441) and February 14, 1960 (see cat. #16468). Agnes Moorehead Show intro, Opening credits, woman feels nervous and alone, overhears a murder plot, calls the police for help, desperately seeks assistance, realizes danger is near, frantic call to the police, Closing credits, Columbia Broadcasting System murder, psychological, crime tense Joseph Kearns CBS Suspense. This is the Man in Black, here again to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. Our star tonight is one of the most compelling actresses in America today, Miss Agnes Moorhead. Miss Moorhead returns to our stage to appear in a new study in terror by Lucille Fletcher called Sorry, Wrong Number. This story of a woman who accidentally overheard a conversation with death, and who strove frantically to prevent murder from claiming an innocent victim, is tonight's tale of suspense. If you hav…
Suspense · Episode 54
Saturday, August 21, 1943
An invalid woman overhears a chilling plot to murder someone while struggling with a faulty telephone connection. She races against time to prevent the crime from occurring. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone. The program is hosted by "The Man In Black." The story was previously produced on "Suspense" on May 25, 1943 (see cat. #3681). The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on February 24, 1944 (see cat. #52776), September 6, 1945 (see cat. #46406), November 18, 1948 (see cat. #46416), September 15, 1952, October 20, 1957 (see cat. #93441) and February 14, 1960 (see cat. #16468). Agnes Moorehead, Cathy Lewis, Hans Conried Show intro, Closing credits murder, crime, psychological tense Ted Osborne CBS Suspense. This is the Man in Black, here to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. Tonight as we premiere our new Saturday evening series on the air, Ms. Agnes Moorhead returns to our stage to appear in the study in terror by Lucille Fletcher called Sorry, Wrong Number. The story of a woman who accidentally overheard a conversation with death and who strove frantically to prevent murder from claiming an innocent victim is being repeated by popular request as tonight's tale of Suspense. If you'v…
Whistler · Episode 36
Sunday, January 17, 1943
Catherine Ford, a wealthy woman, is confronted with her past when she learns that her long-lost son may still be alive. As secrets unravel, she faces a moral dilemma involving blackmail and the truth about her family. Columbia Broadcasting System blackmail, murder, mistaken_identity tense Wait a minute. Have you heard the strange tales of the Whistler? I'm the Whistler. Please don't leave me, Gerald. You mean so much to me, darling. Since you've been here, you've been here. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Please don't leave me, Gerald. You mean so much to me, darling. Since you've been here, I've been the happiest woman in the world. You've nothing to fear. Andrew will never find out about us. Never. Sunday night and again CBS presents The Whistler. I, the …
