Portrait Without a Face: A Painted Confession

Originally Aired: March 2, 1944

Portrait Without a Face: A Painted Confession:

In this gripping episode of Suspense, a mysterious painting serves as both a trap and a confession, drawing a woman back into a deadly past. When Colette, a woman with a shadowy history, arrives at a New York art gallery desperate to see a particular painting, her reaction is one of fear rather than admiration. The painting, titled Portrait Without a Face, was created by Paul Degel, a man who knows far more about Colette than she realizes.

As the story unfolds, we learn that years earlier, in pre-war France, General Vauban was assassinated, and the killer was never found. But Paul Degel, through his art, has captured the moment of the crime in chilling detail. The faceless woman in the portrait is no figment of his imagination—she is Colette, and she has just walked straight into the snare.

With suspense mounting, Paul’s quiet obsession with justice leads to a dramatic showdown. Colette's manipulative husband, Charles Garveau, will stop at nothing to silence the artist. But the final confrontation reveals a shocking truth about who really pulled the trigger that night in Paris.

With its masterful blend of intrigue, psychological tension, and an unforgettable twist, Portrait Without a Face is a prime example of radio noir at its finest.

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Cast: Michelle Morgan, Philip Dorn, George Coulouris, William Spier.

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