The Thirty-Nine Steps

Suspense - Radio’s Outstanding Theater of Thrills · Jul 25, 2026 · 30m

Originally Aired: March 3, 1952

Suspense #463, "The Thirty-Nine Steps," Richard Henai returns to London in the spring of 1914 after ten years in Africa, bored with civilian life and longing for adventure. His mundane existence takes a dramatic turn when his American neighbor, Frank P. Scudder, appears at his door in a state of terror. Scudder claims to be a spy who has uncovered a German conspiracy involving the Black Stone, a sinister organization planning to assassinate Greek Prime Minister Carolides during his visit to England. The murder, Scudder insists, will be merely a spark to ignite…