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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a story of man's assault against nature. We call it The Mountain. So now, starring Harley Bear and Ben Wright, here is tonight's suspense play, The Mountain. We made Camp Four on the East Glacier, 22,000 feet above sea level. In that cold, thin air we stood looking up, and in the great loneliness we saw it. For a few seconds as the mist cleared, we saw it. The mountain,…

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Synopsis

In The Mountain, a group of six climbers embarks on an ambitious attempt to summit a perilous peak that has never been conquered. The story unfolds at Camp Four, perched high on the East Glacier, where the climbers gather to strategize their ascent. Tensions simmer as they debate the best approach to tackle the mountain, particularly regarding the inclusion of Elridge, whose nerves and unpredictable behavior raise concerns among the group.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

B

Ben Wright

Parley Baer

Network›

CBS

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Mountain

  • Mar161953

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Suspense 551101 622 The Mountain (64-32) 12850 26m02s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 622

The Mountain

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In 'The Mountain,' a group of climbers faces the treacherous ascent of an unscaled peak, battling both nature and their own fears. As tensions rise, the stakes become life and death.

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