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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight the story of a duel, an incomplete duel, since one of its participants chooses to wait and owe his adversary. So now, starring William Conrad with John Danaer, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Shot. Everyone's here, I see. You're late, Rose. I stopped to pick these. Cherry anyone? No? They're delicious. For a man who's about to die, you don't seem too concerned. Well, I am concer…

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Synopsis

In The Shot, a gripping tale set during the tumultuous times of the Confederacy, the story revolves around a duel between two men, Peyton and Rose, who are caught in a web of honor and fear. The duel is set to resolve a personal dispute, and the stakes are high as both men prepare to face each other with pistols drawn. The tension escalates when they draw lots to determine who will fire first, with Rose winning the privilege of the first shot.

Cast›

E

Edgar Barrier

John Dehner

L

Lynn Allen

M

Marvin Brian

Parley Baer

William Conrad

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Suspense 541202 574 The Shot (64-44) 12125 24m30s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 574

The Shot

Thursday, December 2, 1954 · 25:11

Suspense, Episode 574

The Shot

Thursday, December 2, 1954 · 25:11

Summary

In a tense duel during the Confederacy, two men confront their honor and mortality as they prepare to settle a dispute with gunfire. The stakes rise as one participant hesitates to take his shot.

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