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Suspense - "The Death of Barbara Allen" (Old Time Radio, 1952)
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Description
Suspense presents “The Death of Barbara Allen,” originally broadcast October 2, 1952. This archival recording is listed as episode 0.
In this music-centered adaptation of the traditional ballad “Barbara Allen,” a young woman’s devotion to a sailor is tested by a merchant’s jealous pursuit and a damaging accusation. Anne Baxter stars as Barbara Allen, with William Conrad as Shawn, in a script by Morton Fine and David Friedkin produced 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
00:54 Original Broadcast
30:22 Closing
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In this music-centered adaptation of the traditional ballad “Barbara Allen,” a young woman’s devotion to a sailor is tested by a merchant’s jealous pursuit and a damaging accusation. Anne Baxter stars as Barbara Allen, with William Conrad as Shawn, in a script by Morton Fine and David Friedkin produced 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
00:54 Original Broadcast
30:22 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