In "Love, Honor, or Murder," a taxi driver must choose between doing the right thing and doing what his wife wants.
Harry is a taxi driver for the Peerless Cab Company. One evening, he finds a wallet containing $12,000 in his cab and decides to take it home to show his wife. Harry knows that the wallet belongs to one of his regular customers, and he intends to return it right away. He only brought the wallet home because he thought his wife, Helen, would enjoy the novelty of seeing so much money.
Helen doesn't enjoy the novelty. She wants the money! Harry doesn't want to get into trouble, but Helen threatens to leave him if he returns the wallet. She tells him that she knows a way to keep the money and not get caught. He may not be good at taking chances, but she is. All Harry has to do is follow her instructions and everything will be fine.
"Love, Honor, or Murder" was written by Larry Marcus and produced/directed by Antony Ellis. Charlotte Lawrence and William Conrad starred. Also appearing were Barney Phillips, Helen Kleeb, Charles Seel, Jack Kruschen, and William Justine. This episode aired on August 9, 1955.
. Download Suspense_1955.08.09_Love, Honor, or Murder.mp3
Here also, is an earlier version of this story that starred Cathy Lewis and Elliott Lewis. William Spier produced and Antony Ellis directed. This episode aired on August 9, 1950.
. Download Suspense_1950.06.29_Love, Honor, or Murder.mp3
Rev. 7/20/08
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I know there was also a version of this story done in 1950 with Cathy and Elliott Lewis, but I can't find it anywhere!
Posted by: Stacy Sobotka | July 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Hi Stacy,
You are right! Thanks for catching that. I forgot to check to see if this story had been presented more than once. I will post the 1950 version as well.
Thanks! Christine
Posted by: cmillinsf | July 20, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Bless your heart! Thanks soo much for finding it!!
Posted by: Stacy Sobotka | July 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM