Two Birds with One Stone: The Playwright, the Dog, and the Fatal Birthday Record

Originally Aired: May 17, 1945 In Suspense #141, “Two Birds with One Stone,” Dana Andrews stars as Walter Faber, a struggling playwright whose marriage has curdled into bitterness, suspicion, and emotional isolation. When his wife Eleanor vanishes during a rainy night after leaving a cryptic recorded message—and her faithful dog Tracy becomes the only silent witness—Walter’s world unravels into a deadly game of guilt, deception, and confessions caught on tape. As police and friends close in, and Tracy’s loyalty becomes a turning point, a clever plot of murder, madness, and poetic justice emerges. A noir psychological thriller with a canine twist and an unforgettable, suspenseful finale. Cast: Dana Andrews Tags: Suspense, noir, DanaAndrews, oldtimeradio, murder, marriage, betrayal, guilt, psychological, dog, confession, birthday, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast