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BOLD VENTURE Adventure, intrigue, mystery, romance starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Decaul Together in the sultry setting of tropical Havana and the mysterious islands of the Caribbean BOLD VENTURE BOLD VENTURE Once again, the magic names of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Decaul bring you BOLD VENTURE and a tale of mystery and intrigue Shannon's place is sight to see, new tablecloth, clean up, holstery Four couple come on laugh and smile, we just got wedded, we'll stay a whil…

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Synopsis

In Death At The Wedding, an episode of Bold Venture, the scene is set for a lively wedding celebration at Shannon's place in Havana. The atmosphere is festive, filled with laughter and joy as newlyweds Bill and Ruth Chaney enjoy their special day. However, the celebration takes a dark turn when a mysterious man at the party suddenly drops dead, casting a shadow over the festivities. This unexpected event sets off a chain of events that reveals the couple's hidden past.

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Humphrey Bogart

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Lauren Decaul

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Bold_Venture_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Bold Venture, Episode 17

17 Death At The Wedding (aka The Chancy Wedding)

Monday, July 16, 1951 · 26:56

Bold Venture, Episode 17

17 Death At The Wedding (aka The Chancy Wedding)

Monday, July 16, 1951 · 26:56

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A wedding celebration takes a dark turn when a man drops dead at the party, leading to a web of murder and blackmail that threatens the newlyweds' future. As secrets unravel, the couple must confront their past actions and the consequences that follow.

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