Suspense - S01E09: Dead Ernest

Name: Dead Ernest
Genre: Drama
Released: 1949-05-03
Duration: 25 min

May 03, 1949DramaSeason 1, Episode 9

Ernest Bowers suffers an attack of catalepsy while crossing the street, lapsing into a coma that resembles death. Believing he was killed by a passing car, his body is sent to the city morgue. His coat, with a note in the pocket describing his medical condition, is taken by the owner of a secondhand clothing store and quickly sold. The couple who purchase the jacket finds the note and begins a race to save Ernest from a premature embalming.

Director: Robert Stevens

All Episodes - Season 1

01Goodbye New YorkJan 06, 1949 02RevengeMar 01, 1949 03SuspicionMar 15, 1949 04Cabin 3-BMar 29, 1949 05The Man UpstairsApr 05, 1949 06After Dinner StoryApr 12, 1949 07The CreeperApr 19, 1949 08A Night at the InnApr 26, 1949 09Dead ErnestMay 03, 1949 10Post MortemMay 10, 1949 11The Monkey's PawMay 17, 1949 12Murder Through the Looking GlassMay 24, 1949 13The Doors on the 13th FloorMay 31, 1949 14The Yellow ScarfJun 07, 1949 15Help WantedJun 14, 1949 16Stolen EmpireJun 21, 1949 17The Hands of Mr. OttermoleJun 28, 1949

Suspense S01E09 Synopsis

Suspense "Dead Ernest" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1949-05-03, this episode is part of Season 1 of Suspense. Directed by Robert Stevens, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. As part of this Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Ernest Bowers suffers an attack of catalepsy while crossing the street, lapsing into a coma that resembles death. Believing he was killed by a passing car, his body is sent to the city morgue. His coat, with a note in the pocket describing his medica...