Suspense – The Argyle Album (1945)

Описание: The Argyle Album (1945) is a classic episode of Suspense, featuring a high-stakes narrative rooted in espionage and hidden identities. Directed by William Spier and starring Robert Taylor, this broadcast demonstrates the sophisticated tension characteristic of mid-20th-century radio storytelling.

🎙️ Program: Suspense
Episode: #168 - The Argyle Album
Original Air Date: December 13, 1945
Genre: Mystery / Suspense
Running Time: 30:00

Robert Taylor stars as a man caught in a complex web of intrigue surrounding a mysterious set of photographs. The narrative follows the search for a missing album that contains secrets far more dangerous than simple family memories. Taylor portrays a protagonist who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a lethal hunt involving international agents and high-stakes blackmail. As he navigates a series of double-crosses and encounters shadowy figures, the tension escalates, leading to a climax where the true value of the Argyle Album is revealed to be a matter of national security and life or death for those involved in its recovery.

🎭 Starring Cast
• Robert Taylor: Known for film roles during the 1930s and 1940s
• Hans Conried: Prolific radio character actor active from the 1930s
• Joseph Kearns: Veteran performer on Suspense and The Whistler
• Wally Maher: Radio actor known for hard-boiled detective roles

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📻 Production Notes & Historical Context
• This script was written by Cyril Hume and Douglas Morrow.
• The story was later adapted into a 1948 feature film also titled The Argyle Secrets.
• Robert Taylor made this appearance during his peak years as an MGM film star.
• The episode features the typical 'Suspense' orchestral cues composed by Bernard Herrmann and conducted by Lud Gluskin.
• The production utilized complex foley techniques to simulate the varied urban environments of the chase.

💬 Character Quote
"I didn't realize that a few snapshots of a bridge could turn my life into a target for every hired gun in the city."

📡 Broadcasting History
The 'filter mic' was a standard production tool used to alter frequency response, making a performer's voice sound as if it were coming through a telephone or a small radio receiver.

📻 Vintage Radio Spotlight
Philco Model 41-280 (1941). This console radio features eight vacuum tubes and a push-button tuning system for shortwave and standard broadcast bands. It is known for its 'Tilt-Front' cabinet design and the 'Beam-of-Light' phonograph option. Marketing slogan: 'Philco—The All-Year Gift!'

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