Suspense – Cabin B-13 (1943) | Margo, Philip Dorn

Описание: Cabin B-13 (1943) is a classic episode of Suspense, featuring a tension-filled narrative rooted in psychological isolation and gaslighting. Written by the master of the locked-room mystery John Dickson Carr and hosted by The Man in Black, this broadcast exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th-century radio storytelling.

🎙️ Program: Suspense
Episode: #64 - Cabin B-13
Original Air Date: November 9, 1943
Genre: Suspense / Mystery
Running Time: 29 minutes
Host: The Man in Black (Joseph Kearns)

Anne and Richard Brewster are on their honeymoon aboard the liner Maurevania. Anne briefly leaves Richard in Cabin B-13 to speak with the ship’s purser about a lost item. When she returns, the hallway appears altered, and Cabin B-13 has completely vanished, replaced by a blank wall. Desperate, Anne appeals to the ship’s staff, but they insist that no such cabin exists and that her ticket was issued for a single passenger. As she is confronted by a doctor who claims she is suffering from a nervous breakdown, Anne must determine if she is the victim of a massive conspiracy or if her own mind has fractured, all while searching for her missing husband on the high seas.

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🎭 Starring Cast
• Margo, a film and stage actress known for roles in Lost Horizon and frequent radio drama appearances
• Philip Dorn, a Dutch-born actor active in Hollywood during the 1940s and known for dramatic character roles

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📻 Production Notes & Historical Context
• The script was written by renowned mystery novelist John Dickson Carr
• The story is a variation of a famous urban legend often set during the 1889 Paris Exposition known as The Vanishing Lady
• The success of this specific episode led to a short-lived radio series of the same name in 1948
• Margo was a popular guest star on Suspense, appearing in several high-profile episodes during the 1940s

💬 Character Quote
"But I tell you, my husband was in that room! Cabin B-13! It was right there between B-11 and B-15, and now there is only a blank wall!"

📡 Broadcasting History
During the Golden Age of Radio, foley artists used a variety of manual tools to create live sound effects, such as using a heavy door in a frame to simulate the sound of a closing portal or crushing cellophane to mimic a crackling fire.

📻 Vintage Radio Spotlight
Zenith Model 6-S-229 (1938). This Tombstone style radio features a black dial and a wooden chassis. It utilizes a six-tube superheterodyne circuit capable of receiving standard broadcast and shortwave bands. Known for its Radiorgan tone control, Zenith marketed it with the slogan: The Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On.

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