In "The Rose Garden," Miriam Hopkins stars as a woman who is terrorized by her housemate.
As the episode opens, a police officer and a doctor are trying to determine what happened in the house of Mrs. Amy Hansen. Effie Trimble, one of three residents, lies dead. Mrs. Hansen says it was murder, and she hands the policeman Effie's diary. The policeman begins to read...
It all started when Effie came to live with Mrs. Hansen. Effie's husband had died shortly before, and it seemed like an ideal situation. However, Mrs. Hansen's boarder, Miss Bowen, didn't agree. She didn't like the intrusion and enjoyed making things difficult for Effie. When Mrs. Hansen had to leave the two alone while she went on a short trip, she didn't think she would come back to find...
"The Rose Garden" was based on a story by novelist Sumner Locke Elliot and adapted for radio by Anthony Ellis. Elliott Lewis produced and directed. Miriam Hopkins starred. Also appearing were Jeannette Nolan, and Paula Winslowe. This episode aired on October 5, 1950.
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