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Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers present Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light brings you a story of a mind reader who discovers his nightclub act is not a fake. A story we call a vision of death starring Mr. Ronald Coleman. Before our play begins, here is a word about Auto Light from a good friend of ours. Greetings, I, Wilcox. Why, it's that amazing, magnificent mystic and great glass globe gazer, Sabu the Swami. What's on my mind? You think of your best friend. Everybody's best…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense titled 'A Vision of Death,' the audience is introduced to Judd, a seasoned mind reader, and his enchanting assistant, Aurora, as they perform their captivating act at a bustling nightclub. Judd, confident in his skills, believes their success stems from clever tricks and well-practiced signals. He takes pride in the seamless nature of their performance, which he believes is built on a foundation of deception and showmanship. However, the dynamics of their partnership take a dramatic turn when Judd begins to suspect that Aurora possesses genuine telepathic abilities, a revelation that shakes the very core of their act.

Host

Harlow Wilcox

Cast›

C

Cathy Lewis

Charles Calvert

F

Florida Edwards

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Ronald Colman

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · A Vision of Death

  • Mar81951

    Suspense

    A Vision of Death

    Mar 8 · Ep 419

  • Jun11953

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    A Vision of Death

    Jun 1 · Ep 515

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Suspense 510308 419 A Vision of Death (128-44) 27518 29m00s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 419

A Vision of Death

Thursday, March 8, 1951 · 29:00

Suspense, Episode 419

A Vision of Death

Thursday, March 8, 1951 · 29:00

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A mind reader discovers that his assistant possesses genuine telepathic abilities, leading to unexpected consequences during their nightclub act.

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