Originally Aired: March 29, 1945
In Suspense #136, “The Taming of the Beast,” Nancy Kelly stars as Nora Van Ostrand, a beautiful and volatile heiress locked in a toxic marriage with Mark—and later, with the scheming Dr. Paul Ferrari (Helmut Dantine). When a violent argument leads to Mark’s supposed suicide, Nora quickly remarries her new lover, only to discover a fatal medical diagnosis is driving her toward the grave. But as betrayal, resentment, and secrets come to a boil, both Nora and Paul learn just how twisted their final days together will become. A psychological thriller filled with deception, manipulation, and an unforgettable final twist.
Cast: 
Nancy Kelly, Helmut Dantine
Tags: 
Suspense, psychological, NancyKelly, HelmutDantine, oldtimeradio, marriage, betrayal, manipulation, diagnosis, revenge, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast, toxicrelationships

Originally Aired: March 29, 1945 In Suspense #136, “The Taming of the Beast,” Nancy Kelly stars as Nora Van Ostrand, a beautiful and volatile heiress locked in a toxic marriage with Mark—and later, with the scheming Dr. Paul Ferrari (Helmut Dantine). When a violent argument leads to Mark’s supposed suicide, Nora quickly remarries her new lover, only to discover a fatal medical diagnosis is driving her toward the grave. But as betrayal, resentment, and secrets come to a boil, both Nora and Paul learn just how twisted their final days together will become. A psychological thriller filled with deception, manipulation, and an unforgettable final twist. Cast: Nancy Kelly, Helmut Dantine Tags: Suspense, psychological, NancyKelly, HelmutDantine, oldtimeradio, marriage, betrayal, manipulation, diagnosis, revenge, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast, toxicrelationships

The Taming of the Beast: A Fatal Diagnosis, a Cruel Marriage, and the Last Laugh

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