Originally Aired: June 12, 1947
In Suspense #249, “Stand-In,” Diana Burke is used to living in the shadows—after all, she’s just the stand-in for Hollywood’s reigning screen diva, “Madame.” But when Diana falls for the star’s new husband, a charming but violent ex-lifeguard named Dennis, her off-screen role becomes a deadly performance. As tension mounts on the set and behind the scenes, a perfect plan for murder unfolds under the klieg lights. In the ruthless world of fame and ambition, who’s really pulling the strings—and who will take the final bow?
Cast: 
June Havoc
Tags: 
Suspense, thriller, Hollywood, standin, JuneHavoc, oldtimeradio, mystery, noir, femmefatale, betrayal, ambition, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: June 12, 1947 In Suspense #249, “Stand-In,” Diana Burke is used to living in the shadows—after all, she’s just the stand-in for Hollywood’s reigning screen diva, “Madame.” But when Diana falls for the star’s new husband, a charming but violent ex-lifeguard named Dennis, her off-screen role becomes a deadly performance. As tension mounts on the set and behind the scenes, a perfect plan for murder unfolds under the klieg lights. In the ruthless world of fame and ambition, who’s really pulling the strings—and who will take the final bow? Cast: June Havoc Tags: Suspense, thriller, Hollywood, standin, JuneHavoc, oldtimeradio, mystery, noir, femmefatale, betrayal, ambition, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast

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