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The Spain. This is the man in black. Here again to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. Our distinguished star this evening is the stage and screen favorite, Mr. Paul Lupus, whose performance is in The Lady Vanishes, and in the stage production The Watch on the Rhine, you will recall with pleasure. Tonight's tale of Suspense is a story by John Dixon Carr, fire, burn, and cold and bubble. If you've been with us on these Tuesday nights, you will know that Suspense is compou…

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Synopsis

In this chilling episode of Suspense, titled "Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble," the stage is set for a night of drama and intrigue at the historic Drury Lane Theater. The audience is buzzing with excitement as they prepare to witness a performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring the talented Myron Willard and a cast of actors, including the renowned Marcia Blair. However, the atmosphere is thick with tension, as Marcia, a once-great actress, is haunted by the specter of her past. Her marriage to Howard White, her second husband, is overshadowed by the memory of her first, a man named Barry, whose death remains shrouded in mystery. As the curtains rise, Marcia's unease becomes palpable; she is plagued by the fear that Barry may not be truly gone, despite the passage of time since his supposed death.

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J

John Dickson Carr

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Paul Lukas

R

Robert Simmons

Ted Osborne

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Suspense 430406 036 Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (128-44) 28233 29m46s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 36

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

Tuesday, April 6, 1943 · 29:46

Suspense, Episode 36

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

Tuesday, April 6, 1943 · 29:46

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A famous actress is murdered during a performance of Macbeth, struck by a blade hidden in opera glasses. The investigation reveals a web of jealousy and revenge among those connected to her.

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