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And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a terrifying study of a pyromaniac. We call it The Flame. So now, starring Tony Barrett, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Flame. Hey, that's a big one. Boy, what a monster. Still a lot of people left in the building. Started on the ground floor, huh? I guess so. I don't know. I just got here. Hey, you know, mister? The first floor. What a mess. I wonder how it got s…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Flame, we meet Andy, a young man struggling with his inner demons, particularly his obsession with fire. His life takes a turn when he learns that Mr. Boyajian, the jovial owner of a local dry goods store, is facing a dire situation: his wife is seriously ill and the mounting medical bills threaten their livelihood.

Cast›

Alan Reed

G

George McCluskey

Herb Ellis

Jack Kruschen

J

Joseph Du Val

T

Tony Barrett

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

  • Oct151951

    Suspense

    The Flame

    Oct 15 · Ep 443

  • May291956

    Suspense

    The Flame

    May 29 · Ep 652

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Suspense 560529 652 The Flame (128-44) 28295 29m30s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 652

The Flame

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A pyromaniac decides to assist his friend in a desperate situation by resorting to his dangerous obsession with fire. The stakes rise as he prepares to set a warehouse ablaze, believing it to be a solution to his friend's financial troubles.

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