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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Murder Aboard the Alphabet from the classic radio series Suspense, the crew of the tugboat Alphabet embarks on a treacherous journey across the North Atlantic. The voyage begins under ominous conditions, with a cold, wet departure from Liverpool, England. The crew, consisting of twelve men, is led by the unpredictable Captain Godfrey Walker, whose erratic behavior quickly raises suspicions among the crew members. As they set sail, the atmosphere is thick with tension, and the crew is on edge, unsure of what to expect from their formidable captain.

Host

Joseph Kearns

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B

Ben Wright

Jerry Hausner

John Lund

L

Lucien Moraweck

T

Truman Bradley

W

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Suspense 470821 259 Murder Aboard the Alphabet (64-44) 14855 31m00s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 259

Murder Aboard the Alphabet

Thursday, August 21, 1947 · 31:00

Suspense, Episode 259

Murder Aboard the Alphabet

Thursday, August 21, 1947 · 31:00

Summary

A tugboat crew faces a terrifying ordeal as they are murdered in alphabetical order by their mad captain during a stormy Atlantic crossing.

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