The Alfred Hitchcock Show -Malice Aforethought - Mystery-Murder - May 11, 1945

Published: Aug. 19, 2023, 9:39 p.m.

Alfred Hitchcock is best know for producing psychological horror and suspense movies... 50 films in a 60 year career. As a visual film maker, Hitchcock's work on radio is lesser known. Alfred Hitchcock would crack remarks about the grim psychological topics of the show. He was a master marketer of his films and utilized the power of radio to promote his movies on radio shows like "Lux Radio Theatre," Screen Director's Playhouse.," Screen Guild Theatre," "Suspense," Academy Award Theater, and more including his own show uniquely called "The Alfred Hitchcock Show"....this track "Malice Afterthought" is from the short-lived series with 28 shows. This story stars Hume Cronym and Jessica Tandy... and Hitchcock is heard both narrating and making remarks throughout theshow. There was another version of Malice Afterthought in 1948, however the audio quality of the copies available are not goog. Enjoy "Malice Afterthought" from May 11, 1945. Track will live in the "Horror Suspense" Playlist