The Red Signal (CBS Suspense episode)

The Red Signal is the 19th episode of season 4 of the CBS television anthology series "Suspense" and is based on the Christie short story of the same name. "Suspense" was an early CBS weekly programme of thriller shows featuring adaptations from various crime authors. The 30 minute shows which were produced on a sound stage and broadcast live from New York from 1949-1954. The Red Signal was broadcast on 22 January 1952. Some 245 episodes were made and some 90 survive. So far as is known, this is the only episode which features one of Agatha Christie's stories.

Comparison with original story
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Cast

 * Tom Helmore as Dermot West
 * Beatrice Straight as Claire Trent
 * Peter Cookson as Jack Trent
 * Noel Leslie as Sir Alington West
 * Isobel Elsom as Mrs Cattermole
 * Ian Martin as Inspector Verall
 * Philippa Bevans as Violet Everleigh
 * Rex Marshall as Announcer