Suspense - Marry for Murder

In "Marry for Murder," Lillian Gish stars in a three-character story about a suspicious marriage. 

As the episode opens, fog horns blow...and attorney Phillip Alden recalls the night he met Lettie Hawthorne...

He met her at a dinner party, and though they became friends, he wasn't interested in a romantic way. So, Lettie moved on to another man, Mark Taylor. Phillip didn't like him, but he didn't really have a say in the matter.

After Mark and Lettie got married, they came to Phillip for legal help. They asked him to draw up twin wills that would leave everything to the surviving spouse. 

So, which one survives?

"Marry for Murder" was written by Walter T. Field. Ted Bliss directed and William Spier produced. Lillian Gish starred. Also appearing were Ray Collins and Bramwell Fletcher.  This episode aired on September 9, 1943.

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[Justin]

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Justin (and Joe)

[Christine A. Miller]

Hi Justin and Joe,
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