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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. Of an afternoon in springtime, Broadway stands on a street corner, sips its seltzer, and takes note of its blessings. Baseball scores to discuss, rides getting painted at Coney, and a new taste thrill known as tangerine juice can be found at most hot dog stands for a dime. And across the str…

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In the episode Wanted for Murder, Detective Danny Clover finds himself immersed in the vibrant yet perilous world of Broadway. The story begins when Myra Fuller walks into police headquarters, anxious and desperate for information about her fiancé, Ernest Lane. She is set to marry him next week but is unaware that he is wanted for the murder of his wife. Clover learns that Myra has been in a relationship with Lane for a few months, but her ignorance of his past puts her in a precarious position.

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BIMB 53-04-18 (161) Wanted for Murder.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 161

Wanted for Murder

Saturday, April 18, 1953 · 30:13

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 161

Wanted for Murder

Saturday, April 18, 1953 · 30:13

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Detective Danny Clover investigates a woman who is about to marry a man wanted for murder. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of love, betrayal, and deadly secrets.

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