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Tired of the everyday routine? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you... Escape! Escape! Designed to free you from the four walls of today for a half hour of high adventure! It all started on the bus just outside of Dallas. The sailor would snort beside me since Memphis got off and the big fat guy got on. He overflowed into my half of the seat and for sound effect he ate one apple after another. He must have bought him by the s…

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Synopsis

In Border Town, a weary actor embarks on a journey to Hollywood, seeking a break from his mundane life. On a bus ride from Dallas, he encounters a large man who inadvertently disrupts his space and symbolizes the mediocrity he wishes to escape. After the man is arrested for being a counterfeiter, the actor finds himself alone and reflecting on his aspirations. When he discovers a hidden stash of counterfeit money in his coat, the stakes of his journey change dramatically.

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Escape, Episode 89

Border Town

Tuesday, December 13, 1949 · 29:30

Escape, Episode 89

Border Town

Tuesday, December 13, 1949 · 29:30

Summary

In Border Town, a struggling actor finds himself in possession of counterfeit money after a chance encounter on a bus. As he navigates the dangerous world of border crime, he must decide whether to keep the money or turn it in.

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