A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT  in the middle to late 1800's.  They make baskets and brooms and the men  swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children.  If they do not marry in their "tribe"  they must die.  Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in their tribe.  (Fandango is a celebration with dancing, music, etc.)  This story will live in the Crime Classics" Playlist.  Elliot Lewis is director and researcher... this is a true story. Lou Merrill plays Thomas Hyland, the narrator of the story.

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John Lovering

Crime Classics -Widow Magee And The Three Gypsies A Vermont Fandango - April 24, 1954 - Docudrama

APR 24, 202429 MIN
Heirloom Radio

Crime Classics -Widow Magee And The Three Gypsies A Vermont Fandango - April 24, 1954 - Docudrama

APR 24, 202429 MIN

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A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT in the middle to late 1800's. They make baskets and brooms and the men swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children. If they do not marry in their "tribe" they must die. Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in their tribe. (Fandango is a celebration with dancing, music, etc.) This story will live in the Crime Classics" Playlist. Elliot Lewis is director and researcher... this is a true story. Lou Merrill plays Thomas Hyland, the narrator of the story.