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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. Peter Lawford in tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents part one of the first detective novel ever written, a tale considered by many to be the greatest ever written. Wilkie Collins, the Moonstone, our star Mr. Peter Lawford. Last call, last call. Last call for what, Harlow? Why, last call for that winter car check, Hap. Not much more time to get the oil and grease changed, put in antifreeze. And check…

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Synopsis

In the gripping first part of The Moonstone, we follow Franklin Blake, who receives news of his uncle Colonel John Hearncastle's death while in Italy. Tasked with executing the will, Franklin reflects on his uncle's notorious reputation, having been ostracized by the family due to his questionable past.

Host

Larry Thor

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A

Alistair Duncan

E

Eric Snowdon

N

Norma Varden

P

Pat Hitchcock

Peter Lawford

R

Richard Beals

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Suspense 531116 526 The Moonstone - Part One (128-44) 28381 29m56s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 526

The Moonstone - Part One

Monday, November 16, 1953 · 29:56

Suspense, Episode 526

The Moonstone - Part One

Monday, November 16, 1953 · 29:56

Summary

In the first part of 'The Moonstone,' a young man returns to England to fulfill his duties as executor of his late uncle's will, which includes a mysterious and valuable diamond. As he navigates family secrets and tensions, the stakes rise with the looming threat of theft.

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