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The Pit and the Pendulum

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The Pit and the Pendulum

A captive endures brutal punishment in a Spanish Inquisition jail cell

29m 52s · Thriller · Drama · Mystery

Cast & Crew

Elliott LewisAntonio, the 2nd Inquisitor
Eric SnowdonClerk of Court
Jeanette NolanBeatrix Valdez
John McIntirePedro Espila, the Grand Inquisitor
Jose FerrerJean D’Albret
Joseph KearnsSignature Voice / 3rd voice
John Dickson CarrAdaptation
Edgar Allan PoeAuthor

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Citation

“The Pit and the Pendulum.” Suspense. Radio broadcast, November 28, 1947. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/suspense/episodes/the-pit-and-the-pendulum-1947-11-28.

Frequently asked questions

When was “The Pit and the Pendulum” broadcast?“The Pit and the Pendulum” was broadcast on November 28, 1947 as an episode of Suspense.
What is “The Pit and the Pendulum” about?A captive endures brutal punishment in a Spanish Inquisition jail cell
What radio series is “The Pit and the Pendulum” from?“The Pit and the Pendulum” is an episode of Suspense.
Who appeared in “The Pit and the Pendulum”?The cast includes Elliott Lewis, Eric Snowdon, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire, and Jose Ferrer.
How long is “The Pit and the Pendulum”?The recording runs about 30 minutes.
Can I listen to “The Pit and the Pendulum”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “The Pit and the Pendulum” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "The Pit and the Pendulum."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is Suspense.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Friday, November 28, 1947 at 9:30PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 9:30PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on CBS Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Thriller, Drama, Mystery.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 29:52.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1940s.

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