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Thus, then, and the producer of radio's outstanding theater of thrills, the master of mystery and adventure, William N. Robeson. There's a lot of truth in the old saw about the loss of a horseshoe nail resulting in the loss of a kingdom. The tiniest detail can often lead to quite extraordinary results, particularly if the detail is observed by a clever con man with sufficient larceny in his soul. A man like the amazing Dr. Alcazar who parlayed a piece of string into a small…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Green-and-Gold String, we meet Dr. Alkazar, a fortune teller operating out of Coney Island. Known for his uncanny ability to read people's auras and predict their futures, he is approached by a nervous woman seeking guidance about her sister's marriage. The woman is troubled by the knowledge that her sister's husband is deceiving her, yet the deception brings her sister happiness.

Host

G

George Walsh

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B

Ben Wright

Byron Kane

I

Irene Tedrow

Jeanette Nolan

Lou Krugman

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Suspense 570609 702 The Green-and-Gold String (64-32) 14467 29m29s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 702

The Green-and-Gold String

Sunday, June 9, 1957 · 30:10

Suspense, Episode 702

The Green-and-Gold String

Sunday, June 9, 1957 · 30:10

Summary

Dr. Alkazar, a fortune teller in Coney Island, uses his skills to manipulate a troubled woman seeking guidance about her sister's marriage. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deception that could lead to dire consequences.

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