Suspense - The Man Who Couldn't Lose (#274)
Channel: Old Time Radio Researchers
Date: 2023-11-06

Suspense: 12/12/47, episode 274
Brought to you by the Old Time Radio Researchers, courtesy of The Suspense Project

The first time this script was used, Gene Kelly had the lead role in this outlandish and entertaining story by Emile C. Tepperman. The background of the story and its first broadcast can be found at https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/2023/04/1944-09-28-man-who-couldnt-lose.html which is where the recordings can be accessed.

Dan Duryea has the lead role this time and is superb in the part. He was referred to as the “heel with sex appeal,” a description of the kinds of movie roles he often had. It suits his demeanor, voice, and speech patterns fit it perfectly. He delivers an excellent performance as a hate-able character that you can’t stop listening to just to be sure he gets the justice he deserves. Some Suspense fans include this particular performance in their top ten lists for the series.

The cast: DAN DURYEA (Leonard Snell), Lucille Meredith (Celia Snell), Cathy Lewis (Nurse), Jeanette Nolan (Mrs. Mossley / Waitress / Frantic woman), John McIntire (Police Lieutenant / Man), Elliott Lewis (Conductor / Debt collector / Bystander), Joe Kearns (Signature Voice / Old Man Mossley / Photographer / Waiter), Jerry Hausner (Floyd Heustis / Bar patron), Frank Albertson (Police Officer), Jack Kruschen (Officer Maloney / Bystander), Dick Ryan (Man in diner), Hans Conried (Charlie the bartender / Syndicate man), Edwin Max (2nd debt collector) , Frank Goss (Radio newsreader), Jack Webb (Bus passenger)

For more information visit https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/2023/11/1947-12-12-man-who-couldnt-lose.html