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AutoLite and its 96,000 dealers bring you Mr. Cornell Wilde in a story taken from life. Tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, AutoLite presents The Flame, the terrifying study of a pyromaniac starring Mr. Cornell Wilde. Hi Harlow. Well, strip my clutch, it's Oscar the Orating Auto. Where are you going, Oscar? To see my AutoLite spark plug dealer, Harlow. Winter's coming fast and I want to be ready for it. Then not a bit too soon for a change of oil and grease, antifre…

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Synopsis

In The Flame, a gripping episode of Suspense, the story revolves around Andy, a troubled young man with a dangerous fascination for fire. The narrative begins with Andy's mundane life, where he struggles with his inner demons and the expectations of his sister, Mary Lee. She worries about him, especially after their father's harsh words still echo in their lives. When Mary Lee asks Andy to help Mr. Boyajian, a beloved local dry goods store owner whose wife is gravely ill, Andy reluctantly agrees, hoping to find some purpose amidst his chaotic existence.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

B

Bert Holland

Charles Calvert

Cornel Wilde

Elliott Lewis

Harry Bartell

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Flame

  • Oct151951

    Suspense

    The Flame

    Oct 15 · Ep 443

  • May291956

    Suspense

    The Flame

    May 29 · Ep 652

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Suspense 511015 443 The Flame (80-44) 18636 30m42s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 443

The Flame

Monday, October 15, 1951 · 31:15

Suspense, Episode 443

The Flame

Monday, October 15, 1951 · 31:15

Summary

A pyromaniac helps his best friend in a dangerous way, igniting a series of events that spiral out of control. The stakes rise as the consequences of his actions threaten to engulf them both.

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