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Suspense! Tonight, Thomas Dorne, starring Mr. Henry Fonda, for you to... Why, Charles Vanda! It's exciting when there's a storm, and strange things can happen. Now, some people are sensitive to changes in the weather, like me. There's nothing odd about that. It's like people who talk to themselves. I talk to myself a lot. I think about things, and I talk to myself about them. There's nothing odd about that. Come on, Eddie, get the suitcase packed, and let's get out of here.…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Summer Storm from the series Suspense, the narrative unfolds around Eddie, a simple man burdened by his circumstances and the oppressive presence of his landlord, Mr. Waters. As the story begins, Eddie is preparing to leave his shabby living quarters, feeling the weight of overdue rent and the disdain of his landlord who is more concerned about collecting money than maintaining the property. The atmosphere is tense, with a summer storm brewing outside, mirroring the turmoil within Eddie as he grapples with his decision to leave.

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Joseph Kearns

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Elliott Lewis

Henry Fonda

Ken Christy

Lou Merrill

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Suspense 451018 163 Summer Storm (128-44) 24441 25m44s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 163

Summer Storm

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Suspense, Episode 163

Summer Storm

Thursday, October 18, 1945 · 25:44

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A man named Eddie finds himself entangled in a deadly confrontation with his landlord, Mr. Waters, as a summer storm brews outside. The stakes rise when violence erupts, leading Eddie to contemplate his next move amidst the chaos.

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