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And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a transcribed story of a woman who finds a letter warning of death and has only three hours to deliver it. We call it, The Death Parade. So now, starring Paula Winslow, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Death Parade. Hey, some parade, huh? I'll say. Boy, there's something about a parade, huh? Yeah, you can say that again. Well, it sure has been a nice day for it. Yea…

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Synopsis

In The Death Parade, Ellen Johnson's seemingly ordinary day takes a dark turn when she discovers an unaddressed letter warning of a woman's imminent death. After a frustrating encounter with a rude man at a cafe results in a coffee stain on her dress, Ellen is delayed in her routine. While walking to work, she finds the letter lying on the pavement and feels compelled to investigate its contents.

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Paula Winslow

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CBS

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Death Parade

  • Feb151951

    Suspense

    The Death Parade

    Feb 15 · Ep 416

  • May151956

    Suspense

    The Death Parade

    May 15 · Ep 650

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Suspense 560515 650 The Death Parade (128-44) 28367 29m32s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 650

The Death Parade

Tuesday, May 15, 1956 · 29:32

Suspense, Episode 650

The Death Parade

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Ellen Johnson discovers a letter warning of imminent death and has only three hours to deliver it. As she navigates a series of unfortunate events, the stakes rise when she realizes the danger may be closer than she thinks.

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