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And now, tonight's presentation of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a transcribed story about buried treasure and a curse. We call it, The Treasure Chest of Don José. So now, starring Mr. Edgar Berrier, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Treasure Chest of Don José. This is not a pretty story. There is blood in it, the blood of men and women. There is a curse in it and gold. But it is a funny story. It is a joke. A great joke that I ca…

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Synopsis

In the aftermath of a devastating hurricane that destroys his home on Black Cay, José discovers an iron box while cleaning up the wreckage with his friend Pedro. Inside the box is a parchment that reveals the location of a hidden treasure belonging to his ancestor, the notorious pirate Don José Gasparilla. Despite the warnings of a family curse, José's greed drives him to seek out the treasure alone, believing it to be his rightful inheritance.

Host

Larry Thor

Cast›

E

Edgar Barrier

Joseph Kearns

Network›

CBS

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This story returned to the dial 3 more times · The Treasure Chest of Don Jose

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Suspense 560626 656 The Treasure Chest of Don Jose (128-44) 21740 22m30s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 656

The Treasure Chest of Don Jose

Tuesday, June 26, 1956 · 22:51

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