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Suspense. This is the Man in Black, here to introduce Columbia's program, Suspense. Tonight as we premiere our new Saturday evening series on the air, Ms. Agnes Moorhead returns to our stage to appear in the study in terror by Lucille Fletcher called Sorry, Wrong Number. The story of a woman who accidentally overheard a conversation with death and who strove frantically to prevent murder from claiming an innocent victim is being repeated by popular request as tonight's tale…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode 'Sorry, Wrong Number' from the classic radio series Suspense, the story unfolds around an invalid woman who is confined to her home, battling her frail health and the frustrations of a malfunctioning telephone system. The narrative begins with the ominous introduction by 'The Man in Black,' setting the stage for a tale steeped in tension and urgency. The protagonist, whose name is not revealed, is alone in her house, feeling increasingly anxious as she attempts to reach her husband at his office. Her health issues compound her feelings of isolation and vulnerability.

Host

Ted Osborne

Cast›

Agnes Moorehead

C

Cathy Lewis

Hans Conried

Network›

CBS

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Suspense 430821 054 Sorry, Wrong Number (128-44) 27529 28m41s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 54

Sorry, Wrong Number

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An invalid woman overhears a chilling plot to murder someone while struggling with a faulty telephone connection. She races against time to prevent the crime from occurring.

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