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Synopsis
In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Old Boyfriend, the story unfolds with Doug Tyler, a man recently released from prison, seeking out his former girlfriend, Maggie Sloan. Their reunion is bittersweet as Maggie, now a widow with a young daughter named Babs, is confronted with the memories of their past romance.
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Dimension X
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