Thursday, October 16, 2025

Comedy Stars on Suspense, Day 16: Donald O'Connor!

Today's Suspense episode is "Smiley" (August 14, 1947) starring Donald O'Connor, a musical comedy film star! This was the first of 2 episodes of Suspense starring O'Connor.

"Smiley" (O'Connor) is a young man who's very proud of his hands until an altercation winds him in prison. After he gets out, his mind has clearly snapped but no one seems to notice all the warning signs.

O'Connor's perfectly usettling as Smiley. His young, high voice, makes his character's mental breakdown all the more disturbing.

Tomorrow: Charles Ruggles!

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