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St James Infirmary Blues
Originally Aired: February 23, 1953
Suspense #501, "St James Infirmary Blues," featuring Rosemary Clooney, plunges listeners into the violent world of Prohibition-era New York. When Sheila arrives at a glamorous speakeasy with her date Freddie, she catches the eye of Nick Valpey, the dangerous triggerman for mob boss Brock Martin. After Freddie is dismissed, Sheila is quickly swept into Nick's thrilling but perilous world of bootlegging, protection rackets, and sudden violence. Their whirlwind week together is filled with fast cars, easy money, and the intoxicating rush of living on the edge…
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