The Greatest Thief in the World
Description
Based on real Scotland Yard records, this true story asks if Peter Marriott is actually "The Squire," a famous jewel thief. The tale was later made into a "Suspense" radio show that aired on July 26, 1955.
Is Peter Marriott really "The Squire," a notorious jewel thief? A true story based on the files of Scotland Yard.
Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962.
Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Updated Jul 20, 2026.
Sound Recordings
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Cast & Crew
Joseph Kearns
Announcer
Harlow Wilcox
Announcer
TTed Osborn
Banbridge / Beggar
RRaymond Lawrence
Detective / Waiter
PPamela Kellino
Ginny
Joseph Kearns
Hyde / Signature Voice
EEileen Erskine
Joan
Ben Wright
Man
SSylvia Simms
Operator
James Mason
Peter Marriott
Elliott Lewis
Director
LLucien Moraweck
Musician
Lud Gluskin
Musician
Ben Wright
Cast
BBert Holland
Cast
EEileen Erskine
Cast
James Mason
Cast
PPamela Mason
Cast
RRaymond Lawrence
Cast
Ted Osborne
Cast
Elliott Lewis
Producer
AAntony Ellis
Writer
