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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Beyond Good and Evil from the classic radio series Suspense, the story unfolds with Philip Gentry, an escaped convict, who finds himself on the run after committing murder. The narrative begins with Gentry's desperate escape from prison, where he is forced to confront the harsh realities of his violent past. As he navigates through a stormy night, he encounters a man struggling with a flat tire, a seemingly innocent situation that quickly spirals into chaos. Gentry seizes the opportunity to kill the man, assuming his identity as Dr. Howard Pierce, a minister destined for a small town called Carleton.

Host

Joseph Kearns

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C

Cathy Lewis

H

Herb Butterfield

Jane Morgan

Joseph Cotten

W

Wally Maher

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Suspense, Episode 162

Beyond Good and Evil

Thursday, October 11, 1945 · 29:22

Suspense, Episode 162

Beyond Good and Evil

Thursday, October 11, 1945 · 29:22

Summary

An escaped convict takes on a new identity in a small town, leading to a tense confrontation with his past. The stakes rise as he grapples with his dark intentions.

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