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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, the story of tension and danger in a small inn on the avalanche-swept slopes of the Alps. We call it Premonition. So now, starring Lawrence Dobkin with Charlotte Lawrence, here is tonight's Suspense play, Premonition. Tony, be careful. Tony. Okay, okay. Oh, this is awful. I can't even see the road. We shouldn't have tried it. We should have gone the other way. Well, that's 200 miles…

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Synopsis

In the heart of the Alps, an American couple finds themselves trapped in a quaint inn, seeking shelter from a relentless snowstorm. Tony and Gwen, who had hoped to reach Paris for Christmas, are now faced with the stark reality of being stranded. As they settle into the inn, Tony is plagued by a deep-seated sense of dread, a premonition that something terrible is about to happen.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

B

Ben Wright

Charlotte Lawrence

E

Edgar Barrier

J

Joe Cranston

John Dehner

L

Lawrence Dobkin

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Suspense 541223 577 Premonition (128-44) 23244 24m27s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 577

Premonition

Thursday, December 23, 1954 · 24:06

Suspense, Episode 577

Premonition

Thursday, December 23, 1954 · 24:06

Summary

In a snowbound inn in the Alps, an American couple faces a growing sense of dread as they seek refuge from a blizzard. As ominous premonitions plague them, they must confront their fears amidst the looming threat of disaster.

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