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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, Suspense is dedicated to the crusade for freedom. It is a true story in which it has been necessary to change the names of all principal participants in order that their survivors still imprisoned may live. So now, starring Charlotte Lawrence and Sam Edwards, here is tonight's Suspense play, Listen Young Lovers. It was in Czechoslovakia a year ago, a high vaulted room in a prison's…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Listen Young Lovers from the series Suspense, we are introduced to Yenrik, a 21-year-old student in Czechoslovakia, who faces the harsh consequences of living under a Communist regime. After being caught with a book that challenges the oppressive ideologies of his captors, Yenrik is interrogated by his inquisitors, who threaten him with death for his intellectual curiosity.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

Charlotte Lawrence

Frank Goss

H

Herb Butterfield

J

Joe Cranston

Joseph Kearns

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Listen Young Lovers

  • May311954

    Suspense

    Listen Young Lovers

    May 31 · Ep 554

  • Feb141956

    Suspense

    Listen Young Lovers

    Feb 14 · Ep 637

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Suspense 560214 637 Listen Young Lovers (128-44) 27617 29m07s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 637

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Tuesday, February 14, 1956 · 28:46

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Summary

A young Czech couple, Yenrik and Melada, face the oppressive realities of Communist rule as they plan to escape to freedom in Germany. Their love is tested against the backdrop of tyranny and the threat of violence.

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