Tales of Mystery and Suspense: Vol. 2: Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills [Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Paul Brennecke (Author)

Book Description

Series: America Before TV | Publication Date: May 10, 2001

Starring some of the great stars of movies and radio from the 1940s, this volume features “Night Cry” (10/7/49), with Ray Milland; “Dead Ernest” (3/24/49), with Pat O’Brien; “The Lonely Road” (3/21/46), with Gregory Peck; “Give Me Liberty” (10/21/48), with William Powell; “Consequence” (5/19/49), with James Stewart; “The Defense Rests” (3/9/44), with Alan Ladd; and “For Love or Murder” (12/8/49), with Mickey Rooney.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Greatapes; Unabridged edition (May 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878481274
• ISBN-13: 978-1878481276
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,661,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Tales of Mystery and Suspense: Vol. 2: Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills (Audio CD)

The catch-phrase, "Roma wine presents" or "Autolite presents" voiced over that famous and ominous theme music are recognizable to anyone who loves old radio. Radio ruled the airwaves for decades and "Suspense" was one of the finest and most popular shows ever produced.

"Suspense" was truly the cream of the crop. There were well written stories given a glossy and realistic production that week after week kept listeners glued to their chairs, bent slightly forward so as not to miss even one moment of the twist ending or haunting finale. Great stars from the era were always happy to appear, as this particular collection shows.

These eight gems will have you using your imagination as no television show or feature film can. Radio was a theatre of the imagination, and these eight gems will stretch the mind into shadowed corners and crimes with a twist. Each of these shows ranging in time from 1944-1949 have terrific guest stars and tense and involving stories of suspense.

Stars and shows in this fabulous edition, which is different from stated, are as follows: Blood Sacrifice, Joesph Cotten -- Money Talks, Alan Baxter -- The Night Reveals, Robert Young and Margo -- Statement of Mary Blake, Joan Bennett -- If the Dead Could Talk, Dana Andrews -- Pearls are a Nuisance, William Bendix -- Smiley, Donald O'Conner -- The Black Shawl, Maureen O'Sullivan and Dame May Whitty

For some reason, other volumes are linked with this particular set. Please note that this is the CORRECT track listing for VOLUME 8, which is pictured with the girl holding her fingers to her lips. This listing is one of the ones I bought for my wife some time back and have listened to. If you do not see the picture I described here, and it does not state that it is Volume 8, containing 4 CDs, then this track listing will be incorrect.

Star power and tense and involving stories combined to make "Suspense" one of the most enduring shows ever to rule the airwaves. A fantastic starter kit for those new to the medium or a nice addition to the radio buff's collection.