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Synopsis
In The Man Who Came to Murder, we are introduced to Ellen Hargrove, a wealthy woman who has been living as a helpless invalid since suffering a heart attack a year prior. Despite the dire predictions of her doctor, Ellen surprises everyone with her resilience, as he announces that she could live to be a hundred if she avoids excitement and stress. This news is met with mixed emotions, particularly from her nephew Wendell Robinson, who has been managing her finances during her illness.
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The Devil and Mr O
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Gunsmoke
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Sorry, Wrong Number
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
The Lone Ranger
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