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In The Morrison Affair, the tension unfolds as Mrs. Sheila Morrison, a distressed woman, seeks legal counsel from Mr. Ballew, a prominent divorce lawyer. The episode opens with Sheila entering Ballew's office, visibly shaken and desperate. She insists on confidentiality, revealing that her husband, Dr. Paul Morrison, a respected surgeon, has changed drastically since returning from the war. Sheila describes their once idyllic marriage, which has now crumbled under the weight of trauma and unresolved issues surrounding their desire to have children. The couple's differing views on adoption become a focal point of their discord, highlighting the emotional chasm that has developed between them.

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Madeleine Carroll

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Suspense 480902 305 The Morrison Affair (128-44) 28352 29m33s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 305

The Morrison Affair

Thursday, September 2, 1948 · 29:54

Suspense, Episode 305

The Morrison Affair

Thursday, September 2, 1948 · 29:54

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A woman seeks legal help to escape her dangerous husband, who has been changed by the war. She reveals her desperate situation involving a child and the complexities of their marriage.

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