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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. Lloyd Nolan. In tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents a true story of crime and punishment. The fame of this actual case rests with the singular qualities of its characters. The detective is no better than ordinary and the killer is a man without a future. The story is called, The Man with Two Faces. Our star, Mr. Lloyd Nolan. Hello, Mr. Wilcox. Hi, Sam, my friendly Auto Light spark plug man. How's th…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Man with Two Faces, Detective Lieutenant Gus R. Palachek finds himself embroiled in a perplexing homicide case that begins on an unusual note—his birthday. While digging in the basement of an abandoned building, workers uncover a packing case containing a skeleton dressed in a suit, prompting an immediate investigation. The medical examiner confirms the remains have been buried for at least three years, setting the stage for a complex mystery.

Host

Larry Thor

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E

Eddie Fields

Jeanette Nolan

Joseph Kearns

Lloyd Nolan

Lou Merrill

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Suspense 521215 491 The Man with Two Faces (64-44) 14627 29m50s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 491

The Man with Two Faces

Monday, December 15, 1952 · 30:31

Suspense, Episode 491

The Man with Two Faces

Monday, December 15, 1952 · 30:31

Summary

A detective investigates a corpse found in a packing case, uncovering layers of deception and false clues.

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