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Broadway's My Beat, from Times Square to Columbus Circle, the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world. Broadway's My Beat, with Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. When it's December and the winter is caught hold, Broadway comes up with a miracle. Silver trees grow out of the sidewalks, men with beards and red velvet suits suddenly appear from out of the bowery, dedicate themselves to being jolly, and reindeer roam the tundra of the spectaculars. It's…

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Synopsis

In The Ben Justin Murder Case, the festive atmosphere of Broadway is starkly contrasted by the grim discovery of Ben Justin, shot twice in the back and found in a dark alley. Detective Danny Clover arrives at the scene, where he learns that Justin is still alive but barely hanging on. As they rush him to the hospital, Justin's last words hint at revenge, leaving Clover with a haunting mystery to solve. Upon Justin's death, the investigation shifts focus to his wife, Evelyn, whose cold demeanor raises immediate suspicions.

Host

D

Dan Cubberly

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Charles Calvert

Jack Kruschen

Larry Thor

M

Michael Ann Barrett

Sam Edwards

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Broadway_Is_My_Beat_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

BIMB 50-12-08 (057) The Ben Justin Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 57

The Ben Justin Murder Case

Friday, December 8, 1950 · 29:31

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 57

The Ben Justin Murder Case

Friday, December 8, 1950 · 29:31

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Ben Justin, who is shot in the back and dies shortly after. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets involving Justin's wife and a past murder case.

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