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["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] A minor case of murder, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're on a spot, nail their tights, you need my kind of help, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, Esquire, one…

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Synopsis

In A Minor Case of Murder, George Valentine receives an unusual request from Chuck Wilson, a member of the Bearcat Social Club. Dan Corey, the club's captain, is in jail, accused of murdering his stepfather. Chuck believes in Dan's innocence and offers George a reward to help clear his name. The case seems straightforward, but George quickly realizes that the situation is more complex than it appears.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

E

Eddie Dunstedter

Frances Robinson

G

Gloria Blondell

Herb Lytton

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Credits

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

LGDI 48-08-30 (103) A Minor Case of Murder.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 103

A Minor Case of Murder

Monday, August 30, 1948 · 29:34

Let George Do It, Episode 103

A Minor Case of Murder

Monday, August 30, 1948 · 29:34

Summary

George Valentine investigates the murder charge against Dan Corey, who insists he is innocent despite confessing to the crime. With the stakes high, George must uncover the truth behind the accusations.

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