Episode 283: Cornell Woolrich: The Lie

Today Mickey Rooney stars as an expelled student who discovers the brutal murder of his stepmother and, assuming it was committed by his father, frames himself for the crime. However, he soon realizes his father is innocent, and he has taken the rap for the true perpetrator. This is the 10th and final tale by mystery writer Cornell Woolrich, and another incredible dramatization from the radio series "Suspense." Joining us one final time for this series is researcher Dr. Joe Webb.
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[@willzimjohn]

While I appreciate the post, I don't know how you could consider Rooney's over-the-top emoting rants and raves to be anything close to good acting. I can't believe any director would let that go on. Even the king of overacting, Jack Klugman, would have found his persistent Winona Ryder-esque screeching painful to listen to, as I did. A shame as it ruined a good story by a favourite author of mine.

[@armenian_nightmare33]

WHAT? There's a big difference between radio acting (WHICH YOU HAVE TO BE OVER THE TOP) & regular acting, & Mickey Rooney was FANTASTIC at BOTH!! So thank You Roger Ebert!