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Synopsis

In the eerie atmosphere of a large, isolated house, twin sisters Lydia and Ellie Haskell navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives. Lydia, the more rational of the two, is increasingly aware of the dark shadows that loom over their existence, particularly as Ellie’s mental state deteriorates. The sisters have lived together for years, their bond deepened by shared memories and a haunting sense of isolation. However, the balance of their relationship begins to shift when Lydia makes a chilling decision: she purchases a coffin for herself. This act serves as a stark reminder of their mortality and the unsettling reality that one of them may not be entirely sane.

Host

Joseph Kearns

Cast›

Agnes Moorehead

Ida Lupino

Network›

CBS

Network

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 3 more times · The Sisters

  • Feb31944

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    Feb 3 · Ep 77

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    Dec 9 · Ep 318

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    Mar 30 · Ep 744

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Suspense, Episode 77

The Sisters

Thursday, February 3, 1944 · 29:57

Suspense, Episode 77

The Sisters

Thursday, February 3, 1944 · 29:57

Summary

Twin sisters live in isolation, with one sister exhibiting signs of madness. As the sane sister prepares for her own funeral, tensions rise in their eerie household.

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  • 1944 — World War II: During the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, U.S. Army and Marine forces seize Kwajalein Atoll from the defending Japanese garrison.
  • 1944 — World War II: The Great Raids Against Helsinki begins.

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