CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Episode 87

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Title:

The Suicide Club
('Robert Louis Stevenson classic')

Plot:

Russian roulette, anyone? A high stake gambler finds the game getting the better of him as his new club demands him to murder someone, or choose suicide.

Episode:

0087

Air Dates:

First Run - May 7, 1974
Repeat - July 28, 1974
Repeat - September 23, 1978
Repeat - June 16, 1979

Actors:

Seldes, Marian

Writer:

Lowthar, George

Listen:

Rating:

12 Responses to Episode 0087

This was a compelling adaptation. Especially great performance by whoever played Mr. Smith.
	Fred, 2012-03-03 13:11:38

Competent police officers!!! Glad to see the crime solved! Crime drama, no supernatural elements.
	Andy, 2012-05-11 14:09:47

An elegant and riveting episode. Really gripped my attention! All of the characters were distinctive and interesting.
	Nancy, 2012-09-12 23:28:01

At least the police were competent. I'd actually rather play Russian roulette than this game! Crime drama; no supernatural elements.
	Andy, 2012-09-19 16:25:17

Just as the title indicates, this is a radio play of the Robert Lewis Stevinson story. An excellent listen but my copy was less than perfect and therefore a bit annoying.
	Rudy Perey, 2012-12-12 19:18:16

The lowdown: Mr. Harris, a millionaire compulsive gambler has lost the thrill that he once experienced from gambling. By chance, he meets a gentleman who introduces him to "the supreme gamble". In order to get in on the supreme gambling, he must first join the club...The Suicide Club. This is a well organized club that is well funded from members like Mr. Harris.
	Guillian Bushong, 2012-12-15 11:35:44

A high stakes gambler joins a club where he may be asked to commit someone else's suicide, or be forced to commit suicide. One creepy story that is exceptionally well acted. Highly Recommended.
	Bart Runas, 2013-01-17 09:25:19

A multimillionaire compulsive gambler is bored with the low stakes games he plays and seeks out some more exciting bets. He is approached by the “director” of a club whose members gamble over life and death.
	Jess Mirarza, 2013-01-17 09:39:45

Classic story of two thrill seekers in Victorian London who get more than they bargained for when they join a secret society and find themselves unwilling members of a murder/suicide club. A version of this story appeared on ABC Mystery Time; also on Escape under its actual title, 'The Young Man with the Cream Tarts'.
	Patrick Garman, 2013-01-17 09:42:08

On one hand I preferred the ESCAPE version of The Suicide Club, since it faithfully adapted Stevenson's story. Mystery Theater was of course longer and had more time for character development, I heard both versions last fall.
	Benjamin K., 2013-02-13 11:37:18

Nice - with a "happy" ending. Heh heh, it did keep me guessing!
	Gaspar Jr., 2013-02-13 11:37:18

Been awhile since I've been here . . . I missed it! Someone once said, "Suicide is the sincerest form of self criticism." Strange tale . . . not bad but not a favorite for me.
	Sammie, 2013-02-13 11:37:18

12 Responses to Episode 0087

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