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And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. In just one minute, Sleep is for Children, by Ralph Bell and Eugene Francis. Hello, I'm Burgess Meredith. Did you know there are over three million persons in America who are hard of hearing and not doing anything about it? Maybe you or some member of your family is hard of hearing. Well, fortunately, I've never had this problem some of my friends and family have. Now, a few years ago, your excuse might have b…

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Synopsis

In the seemingly peaceful suburb of Woodlake, a series of brutal murders has left the community in fear, particularly targeting women who are alone at night. Ellen Gordon is home with her young daughter, Stephanie, while her husband works late during tax season. As the night unfolds, Ellen's anxiety grows, especially after hearing about the latest victim, Mrs. Leeland Worth.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

Betty Garde

Bill Adams

Elspeth Eric

Ralph Bell

R

Ruth Tobin

S

Sarah Fussell

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Suspense 600306 843 Sleep Is for Children (128-44) 23396 24m37s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 843

Sleep Is for Children

Sunday, March 6, 1960 · 24:16

Suspense, Episode 843

Sleep Is for Children

Sunday, March 6, 1960 · 24:16

Summary

A woman is home alone at night when a killer, targeting women in her neighborhood, arrives at her door. She must find a way to survive as the stakes rise with each passing moment.

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