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Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers present Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light brings you Blood on the Trumpet, a suspense play starring Mr. William Holden, with special trumpet effects by the famous Ziggy Elman. I don't get to this part of New Orleans much, Sergeant Juno. I used to come and listen to jazz once in a while. Who's been on the case? Me and Lieutenant Angelini. We've been on it steady for 48 hours. This the place, Juno? Well, yes, is it? It's not exactly a respectable…

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Synopsis

In Blood on the Trumpet, we are drawn into the turbulent life of Vic, a jazz musician struggling to find his place in the vibrant yet unforgiving world of New Orleans jazz. The episode opens with Vic in a desperate situation, having just murdered his wife, Sarah, during a heated argument that spirals out of control. The couple's tumultuous relationship is marked by constant criticism and emotional turmoil, with Sarah's disdain for Vic's musical aspirations weighing heavily on him. As the police close in on him, Vic reflects on the events that led to this tragic moment, revealing the deep-seated frustrations and resentments that have festered over the years.

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Joseph Kearns

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Barton Yarborough

C

Cathy Lewis

W

William Holden

Ziggy Elman

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Suspense 501109 402 Blood on the Trumpet (128-44) 29219 30m49s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 402

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A jazz musician finds himself in a desperate situation after murdering his wife, as he is relentlessly pursued by a mysterious figure.

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