Suspense - "The Greatest Thief in the World" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

Suspense presents “The Greatest Thief in the World,” episode 1, originally broadcast June 2, 1951. James Mason stars as Peter Marriott, a polished Englishman suspected of being a master jewel thief known as “the Squire.” As Scotland Yard watches his movements and investigates a fresh country-estate theft, the case becomes a tense game of surveillance, identity, and elusive proof. Written by Antony Ellis and directed by Elliott Lewis. 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 00:46 Original Broadcast 30:39 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