The Cross-Eyed Bear: A Twisted Inheritance

In this gripping episode of Suspense, Lisanne Steppen, portrayed by Virginia Bruce, becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a wealthy man’s estate and his three sons, all of whom are desperate to inherit his fortune. The story begins when Lisanne answers a mysterious personal ad requesting “a beautiful girl, no special training required, but must not be afraid to look upon the bright face of danger.” Drawn into the scheme, Lisanne soon discovers that the man’s sons are killing each other over pieces of a torn check that unlock the inheritance.

With murder and treachery lurking at every turn, Lisanne must navigate the tangled web of deception, greed, and betrayal. As the story unfolds, she finds herself facing life-threatening danger as she tries to stay one step ahead of the killers.

Featuring excellent performances by Virginia Bruce and John Loder, The Cross-Eyed Bear keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with its twists and turns. This thrilling episode is sure to captivate fans of suspense and mystery.

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Tune in to this intense episode of Suspense to experience the chilling story of The Cross-Eyed Bear and discover who will survive to claim the inheritance.

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