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Suspense - "The Moonstone - Part Two" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

Suspense | Old Time Radio

Show Notes

Suspense presents “The Moonstone - Part Two,” episode 3, originally broadcast November 2, 1953.

In the conclusion of this adaptation of Wilkie Collins’s classic detective novel, Franklin Blake and Sergeant Cuff continue their investigation into the disappearance of the fabled yellow diamond known as the Moonstone. As suspicion falls across the Verinder household, loyalties and secrets complicate the search. Peter Lawford stars as Franklin Blake.

Suspense presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:50 Original Broadcast 30:24 Closing

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