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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 two 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. Hello, Mr. McStorley. Have you got your Thanksgiving bird yet? I got it all right, Harlow, but not for Thanksgiving. What do you mean? Well, I got the bird for my wife because my c…

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Synopsis

In The Moonstone - Part Two, the suspense reaches its peak as Sergeant Cuff continues his investigation into the theft of the legendary diamond. The story unfolds in the aftermath of a lavish birthday party for Rachel, where the diamond was gifted but subsequently vanished. Cuff meticulously questions each guest, including Rachel, her mother Lady Julia, and the enigmatic Godfrey Abelwhite, as well as the household staff.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

A

Alistair Duncan

B

Betty Harford

E

Ellen Morgan

E

Eric Snowdon

Peter Lawford

W

William Johnstone

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Suspense 531123 527 The Moonstone - Part Two (128-44) 28366 29m55s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 527

The Moonstone - Part Two

Monday, November 23, 1953 · 29:55

Suspense, Episode 527

The Moonstone - Part Two

Monday, November 23, 1953 · 29:55

Summary

In the conclusion of 'The Moonstone,' the search for the missing diamond intensifies as Sergeant Cuff investigates the party guests and their secrets. Tensions rise as hidden motives and past crimes come to light.

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