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Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers bring you Mr. Jeff Chandler in a story taken from life. Tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents The Case Against Lou Dock, a factual document concerning the San Francisco Tongue Wars, starring Mr. Jeff Chandler. Hello, Harlow. Hi, Hap. How's it going? Oh, horrible, if you mean my car. It wastes gas. It's tough to start. Uh-huh. Yeah. Well, why don't you go straight, Hap? Straight, Harlow? Sure. Straight to your neare…

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Synopsis

In The Case Against Lou Dock, the tension of the San Francisco Tong wars reaches a boiling point as law enforcement gears up for a critical operation. The story unfolds with a determined District Attorney and his team, who are staked out in a dimly lit alley, poised to catch the notorious Tong leader Lou Dock in the act of orchestrating violence. The stakes are high as the Hop Ying Tong and On Sing factions clash, and the DA believes that bringing Dock to justice is essential for restoring peace to the city. However, the complexities of the Tong's operations and the dangers of their world complicate their pursuit of justice.

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Suspense 520107 455 The Case Against Loo Doc (64-44) 14484 29m32s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 455

The Case Against Loo Doc

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In 'The Case Against Lou Dock', tensions rise during the San Francisco Tong wars as law enforcement prepares to take down a notorious Tong leader. The stakes are high as the battle between rival factions escalates, threatening lives and order.

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