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Othello, Part 1
Originally Aired: May 4, 1953
Suspense #511, "Othello, Part 1," presents Shakespeare's tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal set in motion by the villainous Iago. The scheming ensign seethes with resentment after being passed over for promotion by his commander, the Moorish general Othello, who chose Michael Cassio as his lieutenant instead. When Iago learns that Othello has secretly married the beautiful Desdemona, daughter of the Venetian senator Brabancio, he seizes the opportunity for revenge. He rouses Brabancio with news of his daughter's elopement, inflaming the father's rage against…
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