Claire Trevor returns to Suspense in a story about gangsters, a reporter, and a diamond. Her murdered boyfriend was hiding a famous, valuable diamond and the owner of the Blue Hour nightclub wanted it, and would do anything for it. This is a fun script with some radio veterans, and that includes Claire Trevor who worked on series like Big Town in the 1930s. Suspense blogger Christine Miller made a comment in her description of this episode noting “a number of moments of entertaining dialogue,” which makes the story very enjoyable. Wally Maher is excellent as the reporter in the supporting role to Trevor. Hans Conried is the nightclub owner who wants the gem.
This may be Marty Schwartz’ only radio script. The only reference we have of him is a classified ad he placed in Broadcasting Magazine when he returned from military service in where he says “Before Army produced Oboler and Corwin shows over Columbia station. Experienced in writing commercials, serials, drama.” It is likely he found work in the ad agency business.
One network recording has survived. It is not known to which coast it was broadcast. There is a five second pause to the network ID (“5s”).
Actor Louis Jourdan is announced as a future guest star, but he never appeared on the program. It is around this time that pessimism about another renewal of Roma Wines sponsorship set in. Some upcoming guests were announced but their appearances did not occur, likely an attempt to reduce the amount of spending for appearance fees.
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THE CAST
CLAIRE TREVOR (Lois LePaul), Wally Maher (Alec Mahoney), Hans Conried (Anthony Lacatta), Jack Edwards, Jr. (Jason White), Jerry Hausner (First reporter), Dick Ryan (Reporter), Joe Kearns (Signature Voice), sound men Berne Surrey & Gus Bayz (Ad-Libs)
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