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Now, Roma Wines, R-O-M-A, made in California for enjoyment throughout the world. Roma Wines presents Suspense. Tonight, Roma Wines bring you Mr. Henry Daniel as star of The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson, a Suspense play produced, edited, and directed for Roma Wine by William Spear. Suspense, radio's outstanding theater of thrills, is presented for your enjoyment by Roma Wines. That's R-O-M-A, Roma Wines, those excellent California wines that can add so much pleasantness to the…

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Synopsis

In The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson, the narrative unfolds around Dr. Bronson, a physician whose mind is teetering on the edge of insanity. He is consumed by an obsession with death and the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from committing murder. This fascination leads him to concoct a chilling experiment that involves inviting five men, each with a potential motive, to kill him. As the clock ticks down to midnight, the tension escalates, revealing the depths of Bronson's deteriorating mental state.

Host

W

William Johnstone

Cast›

C

Cathy Lewis

Elliott Lewis

H

Henry Daniell

H

Herb Butterfield

W

Wally Maher

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This story returned to the dial 3 more times · The Last Letter of Dr Bronson

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    The Last Letter of Dr Bronson

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Suspense 460815 206 The Last Letter of Dr Bronson (64-44) 14446 30m07s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 206

The Last Letter of Dr Bronson

Thursday, August 15, 1946 · 30:08

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Summary

Dr. Bronson, a man on the brink of insanity, devises a chilling experiment to test the limits of human restraint by inviting someone to murder him. As midnight approaches, the stakes rise dramatically.

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