Philco Television Playhouse
Suspect
Season 1, Episode 10 · Aired 1948-12-05
Synopsis
A Scotswoman some 20 years ago was accused of an ax murder and let off with the ignominious Scottish verdict of Not Proven. She changes her name and lives down her past, but when her son becomes engaged, his fiancee's godfather spots the mother and recognizes her. In his efforts to trap her, and hers not to be trapped trouble arises.
In the series
This episode is part of Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1955) on NBC.
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