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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. Frank Lovejoy in tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents the story of a man who wanted to save his life, but he had to get into a fight to do it. And the fight was with the giant of Thermopylae, our star Mr. Frank Lovejoy. Hi Harlow, doing some gardening? Yes sir, Hap, and here's my favorite plant. Why, that's an Auto Light Stay Full Battery. Sure, the power plant for quick, dependable starts, Hap. And…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense, we follow Jim Walters, a man recently released from jail, who finds himself in a precarious situation. After being wrongfully imprisoned for a bar fight, Jim is eager to leave town and start anew. However, his plans take a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a murder case that he did not commit.

Host

Larry Thor

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Charlotte Lawrence

Frank Lovejoy

Herb Ellis

Jerry Hausner

Joseph Kearns

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  • 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).
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Suspense 540503 550 The Giant of Thermopylae (128-44) 28958 30m33s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 550

The Giant of Thermopylae

Monday, May 3, 1954 · 30:33

Suspense, Episode 550

The Giant of Thermopylae

Monday, May 3, 1954 · 30:33

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A man is framed for murder and finds himself trapped in an amusement park fun house, where a mechanical giant blocks his escape. He must confront his past and fight for his life to clear his name.

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  • 1954 — Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes.

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