The Visitor: A Stranger Claims a Life Not His Own

Originally Aired: September 18, 1947 In Suspense #263, “The Visitor,” a teenage counterman named Bud is approached by a stranger who insists he’s a long-lost son from a wealthy town—and the resemblance is uncanny. When Bud agrees to play along, he finds himself welcomed back by a grieving mother, showered with affection, and even offered a fortune. But this small-town paradise hides a dangerous undercurrent. As suspicion brews and secrets unravel, Bud must figure out who’s fooling whom—and whether this second chance at life comes with a deadly cost. A masterfully layered identity thriller filled with deception, gaslighting, and an explosive confrontation. Cast: Donald O’Connor Tags: Suspense, thriller, identity, deception, imposter, DonaldOConnor, thevisitor, oldtimeradio, mystery, gaslight, inheritance, revenge, vintagehorror, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast