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Synopsis

In The Harry Gray Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is drawn into the gritty underbelly of Broadway when he receives a call about a shooting at a bar known as the Last Friend Club. Harry Gray, a veteran with a shrapnel wound in his neck, lies dying, and Clover must piece together the events leading to this violent act. The bar, a haven for ex-servicemen, is filled with memories of camaraderie and the scars of war, setting the stage for a complex investigation.

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Charles Calvert

Jack Kruschen

Larry Thor

Lillian Buyeff

M

Mary Jane Croft

W

Whitfield Connor

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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.
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BIMB 53-04-25 (162) The Harry Gray Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 162

The Harry Gray Murder Case

Saturday, April 25, 1953 · 29:44

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 162

The Harry Gray Murder Case

Saturday, April 25, 1953 · 29:44

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Harry Gray, a veteran found shot in a bar frequented by ex-servicemen. The case reveals complex relationships and hidden truths among those connected to the victim.

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