Suspense - "A Thing of Beauty" (Old Time Radio, 1944)

Suspense presents “A Thing of Beauty,” listed in this archival recording as episode 8, originally broadcast December 2, 1944. June Duprez stars as Madeleine Tremaine, a reclusive former London stage actress whose visit from two clergymen prompts memories of ambition, rivalry, romance, and the unforgiving world behind the footlights. Based on a story by Elizabeth Hiestand, this atmospheric drama looks back on a theatrical career shadowed by old resentments and troubling accusations. 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 30:45 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suspense-old-time-radio--7218827/support . Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio