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And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight we bring you a story of intrigue and ideological murder. So now, starring Mr. Ben Wright, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Music Lovers. Any word yet, Mallinson? No. Where's the car? Around the corner. Walsh is listening in. What's the matter? Oh, bit of the pip, you know. Schoolboy's buggy. Ackin' corp. Oh, you've taken anything for it? Everything. Not too bad. We've just got a…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Music Lovers, Scotland Yard finds itself embroiled in a chilling investigation involving a gang of spies who will stop at nothing to obtain classified information. The narrative kicks off with the harrowing discovery of Geoffrey Spencer, a senior engineer at Staines Aircraft Industries, who has been kidnapped and tortured for secrets regarding a new jet aircraft.

Host

Larry Thor

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Hans Conried

I

Irene Tedrow

R

Raymond Lawrence

R

Richard Peel

Stan Jones

W

William Shepard

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Suspense 560703 657 The Music Lovers (128-44) 28484 30m02s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 657

The Music Lovers

Tuesday, July 3, 1956 · 30:02

Suspense, Episode 657

The Music Lovers

Tuesday, July 3, 1956 · 30:02

Summary

Scotland Yard investigates a gang of spies involved in the torture and murder of an engineer for classified information. The stakes rise as they confront the suspects in a tense standoff.

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