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Suspense. And the producer of radios outstanding theater of thrills, the master of mystery and adventure, William N. Robeson. How often have you felt that you would like to get away from it all? Just drop everything, move far away, start a new life, maybe even with a new identity. Well, it isn't as easy as it sounds, as the story you're about to hear demonstrates. So before you buy a one-way ticket to elsewhere, listen. Listen as Dick Krenna stars in Night on Red Mountain, w…

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Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a fierce blizzard on Red Mountain, Night on Red Mountain follows a gas station owner who is trying to maintain a quiet life away from his past. As the storm intensifies, he is confronted by a stranger who bears an uncanny resemblance to a figure from his old gang days.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

Doris Singleton

Joe DeSantis

N

Norm Alden

Peter Leeds

R

Richard Crenna

S

Sam Pierce

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Night on Red Mountain

  • Jan111959

    Suspense

    Night on Red Mountain

    Jan 11 · Ep 785

  • Nov201960

    Suspense

    Night on Red Mountain

    Nov 20 · Ep 880

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Suspense 590111 785 Night on Red Mountain (64-32) 11672 23m32s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 785

Night on Red Mountain

Sunday, January 11, 1959 · 24:13

Suspense, Episode 785

Night on Red Mountain

Sunday, January 11, 1959 · 24:13

Summary

A gas station owner on a California mountain faces danger when members of his old gang threaten him during a blizzard. As the storm intensifies, he must confront his past and the stakes of survival.

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  • 1959 — 36 people are killed when Lufthansa Flight 502 crashes on approach to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport in Brazil.

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