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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Richard Widmark, Kathy Lewis, and Elliott Lewis in tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight Auto Light proudly presents part one of the first radio dramatization of William Shakespeare's tragic history of love and death, Othello. Our stars Richard Widmark, Kathy Lewis, and Elliott Lewis. Harlow, what's this great electing system of yours? Oh, you mean the Auto Light Electrical System that's designed to work as a perfect team. Th…

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Synopsis

In the first part of this radio adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, listeners are drawn into a world of intrigue and betrayal set against the backdrop of Venice. The story begins with Iago, who feels wronged after Othello appoints Cassio as his lieutenant instead of him. Fueled by jealousy and ambition, Iago decides to take revenge on Othello by manipulating those around him.

Cast›

C

Cathy Lewis

H

Herb Butterfield

Joseph Kearns

R

Richard Widmark

W

Whitfield Connor

William Conrad

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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 530504 511 Othello, Part 1 (64-44) 14679 29m56s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 511

Othello, Part 1

Monday, May 4, 1953 · 30:38

Suspense, Episode 511

Othello, Part 1

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Summary

In this adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, tensions rise in Venice as Iago plots against Othello, manipulating those around him to achieve his own ends.

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  • 1953 — Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea.

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