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A true crime tale follows a petty thief who responds to newspaper ads from people selling items, then steals from them instead of buying. Robert Cummings gives a restrained performance in the main role. Society lady Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney shows up on the show to advertise the Auto-Lite charity contest (though she might be played by an actress).

29m 7s · Thriller · Drama · Mystery

Cast & Crew

Larry ThorAnnouncer
Charles CalvertActor
Cornelius Vanderbilt WhitneyActor
Mary Jane CroftActor
Paula WinsloweActor
Robert CummingsActor
Virginia GreggActor
Harlow WilcoxCommercial Spokesman
Lucien MoraweckComposer / Musician
Lud GluskinConductor / Musician
Elliott LewisDirector / Producer
E. Jack NeumanWriter

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“Want Ad.” Suspense. Radio broadcast, January 25, 1954. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/suspense/episodes/want-ad.

Frequently asked questions

When was “Want Ad” broadcast?“Want Ad” was broadcast on January 25, 1954 as an episode of Suspense.
What is “Want Ad” about?A true crime tale follows a petty thief who responds to newspaper ads from people selling items, then steals from them instead of buying. Robert Cummings gives a restrained performance in the main role. Society lady Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney shows up on the show to advertise the Auto-Lite charity contest (though she might be played by an actress).
What radio series is “Want Ad” from?“Want Ad” is an episode of Suspense.
Who appeared in “Want Ad”?The cast includes Larry Thor, Charles Calvert, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Mary Jane Croft, and Paula Winslowe.
How long is “Want Ad”?The recording runs about 29 minutes.
Can I listen to “Want Ad”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “Want Ad” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "Want Ad."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is Suspense.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Monday, January 25, 1954 at 8:00PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 8:00PM.
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 29:07.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1950s.

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