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And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. A story of murder with a motive for everyone, as in a moment we bring you The Thimble. A story by Eliezer Lipsky, adapted for radio by Alan Sloan. Yes, Miss Brady. Mr. Morgan. Yes. Miss Dennis O'Neill to see you. Could you ask Miss O'Neill to wait a few minutes? No, better yet have her come back after lunch. Detective Russell and I are busy. Yes, sir. Dennis O'Neill. Now, where have I heard that name before, J…

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Synopsis

In The Thimble, the narrative begins with Dennis O'Neill, a distraught young woman, who believes her mother's death was not due to natural causes but rather a calculated murder. Her mother, a celebrated artist, has just died at an art gallery, and Dennis is adamant that Dr. Charles Cypress, her mother's physician, is responsible for her demise.

Cast›

D

Dan Ocko

J

Jane Rose

Maurice Tarplin

Paul McGrath

Teri Keane

W

Whitfield Connor

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Suspense 591122 828 The Thimble (128-44) 18338 19m13s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 828

The Thimble

Sunday, November 22, 1959 · 18:52

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The Thimble

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In 'The Thimble,' a young woman insists that her mother's death was not a heart attack but murder, claiming her mother was poisoned by her doctor. As the investigation unfolds, the stakes rise with multiple suspects and hidden motives.

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