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Suspense. This is the man in black, here again to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. Suspense. Suspense. Suspense. Here again to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. In our starring Hollywood cast tonight are Mr. John Sutton, who appears as a young English doctor, Jim Norwood, who knew a great deal more than he admitted concerning the strange events which we are about to relate, and Mr. George Zuko, who plays the village curate, the Reverend Arthur Morley. Our story,…

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Synopsis

In the quaint village of Aldbridge, nestled along the North Sea, an unsettling mystery unfolds as residents report sightings of an invisible man. The tranquility of this rural setting is shattered when villagers begin to panic over bizarre occurrences, leading to a growing sense of fear and suspicion. The local doctor, Jim Norwood, and the village curate, Reverend Arthur Morley, find themselves at the center of this strange phenomenon, grappling with the implications of a seemingly supernatural presence that has taken hold of their community.

Host

Joseph Kearns

Cast›

G

George Zucco

J

John Sutton

Wendy Barrie

Network›

CBS

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Suspense 430622 047 The Man Without a Body (128-44) 28584 30m09s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 47

The Man Without a Body

Tuesday, June 22, 1943 · 30:09

Suspense, Episode 47

The Man Without a Body

Tuesday, June 22, 1943 · 30:09

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In a quiet English village, strange occurrences lead residents to believe an invisible man is terrorizing them. The stakes rise as they uncover the truth behind the mysterious figure and his intentions.

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