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You are about to hear a story suggested by actual events. So that no innocent person shall suffer, names and places have been changed. A whole light and its 96,000 dealers bring you a story from the front pages of our great metropolitan newspapers. A story taken from life. Tonight's presentation of... Suspense! Tonight, Autolite presents the case for Dr. Singer. A story about atomic spies in the United States today. How they operate. How they are caught. Hi, uh, Hap. So long…

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Synopsis

In the gripping season finale of Suspense, titled 'The Case for Dr. Singer,' the narrative unfolds against the tense backdrop of the Cold War, where the stakes are alarmingly high as atomic secrets are suspected to be leaking to the Russians. The episode begins with a foreboding introduction, hinting at the real-life implications of espionage and betrayal, setting the stage for a story that is both thrilling and unsettling. The plot centers around a group of military and intelligence personnel who are racing against time to uncover a mole within their ranks. As the investigation progresses, suspicion falls heavily on Dr. Singer, a prominent figure in atomic research, whose loyalty comes into question.

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Edgar Barrier

H

Herb Butterfield

Howard McNear

Ken Christy

L

Lawrence Dobkin

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Suspense 510628 435 The Case for Dr Singer (128-44) 28491 30m03s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 435

The Case for Dr Singer

Thursday, June 28, 1951 · 29:42

Suspense, Episode 435

The Case for Dr Singer

Thursday, June 28, 1951 · 29:42

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In 'The Case for Dr. Singer,' atomic secrets are being leaked to the Russians, and the stakes are high as a group of men investigates the betrayal.

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