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The Blue Hour: A Diamond, a Dancer, and a Deadly Game

Posted February 8, 2026 · 30 min

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Originally Aired: September 25, 1947 In Suspense #264, “The Blue Hour,” glamorous dancer Lois LaPaul arrives in New York riding a wave of scandal after the mysterious murder of her wealthy admirer, Jason White. Cast as the star attraction of the ultra-chic Blue Hour nightclub, Lois quickly realizes her newfound fame has made her a pawn in a dangerous game. When a priceless blue diamond—long coveted and soaked in blood—resurfaces hidden in a bottle of perfume, the stakes turn deadly. Caught between a ruthless nightclub owner, a relentless reporter, and killers closing in from all sides, Lois must risk everything in a daring bluff that could cost her life. A fast-paced noir thriller blending showbiz glamour, murder, and high-stakes deception. Cast: Claire Trevor Tags: Suspense, thriller, noir, crime, murder, diamondheist, nightclub, femmefatale, ClaireTrevor, oldtimeradio, mystery, classicradio, 1940sradio, vintagecrime, suspensepodcast

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