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Synopsis

In The Night Reveals, Harry Jordan, a diligent fire inspector, finds himself ensnared in a web of suspicion and dread as he grapples with the unsettling behavior of his wife, Marie. The story unfolds on a seemingly ordinary night when Harry returns home late from work, only to discover that Marie is missing from their bed. A sense of foreboding creeps in as he searches their apartment, only to find that she has been out for longer than she claims. This moment marks the beginning of Harry's descent into paranoia, as he begins to suspect that his wife may harbor a dangerous obsession with fire.

Host

Joseph Kearns

Cast›

C

Cathy Lewis

Howard Duff

Keenan Wynn

W

Wally Maher

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This story returned to the dial 3 more times · The Night Reveals

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Suspense 460418 189 The Night Reveals (64-44) 14736 30m44s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 189

The Night Reveals

Thursday, April 18, 1946 · 30:45

Suspense, Episode 189

The Night Reveals

Thursday, April 18, 1946 · 30:45

Summary

A fire inspector suspects his wife may be a pyromaniac, leading to a tense investigation into her late-night activities. As he uncovers unsettling truths, he grapples with the implications for their family.

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