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Suspense. This is the man in black here again to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. In our starring Hollywood cast this evening is Mr. Peter Laurie, who appears as a mysterious gentleman called George Ravel. Miss Wendy Berry plays our worried heroin marjorie. Mr. George Zuko is the lawyer, Alex Stevens. The story called The Moment of Darkness is tonight's tale, our suspense. If you have been with us on these Tuesday nights, you will know that suspense is compounded of m…

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Synopsis

In The Moment of Darkness, the stage is set for a gripping tale of deception and murder during a séance led by the dubious medium, George Ravel. The atmosphere is thick with tension as a group of individuals gathers, each with their own motives and secrets. Among them is Alex Stevens, a lawyer who has come to expose Ravel as a fraud, and Marjorie Grey, a concerned friend who fears for her Aunt Hester's well-being. The séance begins, and the participants clasp hands, creating an unbreakable circle, which Ravel claims is essential for connecting with the spirit world. As the séance progresses, the air becomes charged with suspense, and the participants are drawn into a web of mystery and intrigue.

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Joseph Kearns

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George Zucco

Peter Lorre

Wendy Barrie

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Suspense, Episode 38

The Moment of Darkness

Tuesday, April 20, 1943 · 29:55

Suspense, Episode 38

The Moment of Darkness

Tuesday, April 20, 1943 · 29:55

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During a seance, a man is murdered, and all present are left in shock as they realize no one could have committed the crime while holding hands. The stakes rise as the truth behind the murder unfolds amidst deception and hidden motives.

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