Suspense, Pilot Episode, 7/22/1940

Suspense - The Death of Alexander Jordan

The Death of Alexander Jordan, a story of death, inheritance, and the fear of being buried alive. Written by Hector Chevigny, starring Connie Lempke, William Mason, Edgar Stehli, and Paul McGrath.

Suspense - The Pit and The Pendelum

Originally written by Edgar Allen Poe, and adapted to radio by John Dickson Carr, The Pit and the Pendulum is brought to life by actors John Hoyt, Helen Morgan, Jay Novello, and acting legend Vincent Price. Produced and directed by William N Robison, The Pit and the Pendulum is a nail biting tale of torture set during the Spanish Inquisition.

Suspense - Most Dangerous Game

Most Dangerous Game, a classic story of a man hunted for sport, originally written by Richard Connell, adapted for radio by Lawrence Klee, and starring Orson Welles and Keenan Wynn.

Suspense - Fugue in C Minor

An Eerie ghost story starring Ida Lupino, and Vincent Price. Fugue in C Minor, written by Lucille Fletcher, is rife with anxiety and suspicion set against the backdrop of the late Victorian era.

Suspense, Pilot Episode, 7/22/1940

This is a recording of the very first episode of Suspense, also known as the "audition" episode, it aired on the CBS Forecast show on July 22nd, 1940. Suspense would win over the listening audience and continue to air for two decades! Enjoy this presentation of Suspense, brought to you by the Goldmine OTR Podcast, and Anchor.fm.