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Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West invites you to let George do it. Your money or your life another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock and trade. If you're on a spot where a step forward drags you two steps back you got a job for me George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, I'm taking for granted this is confidential so here goes. A couple of days ago…

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Synopsis

In Your Money or Your Life, George Valentine is approached by Fred Dundee, a desperate man who has fallen into the clutches of a loan shark named Douglas Harger. Fred reveals that he stole money to pay off his debts, driven by the fear of what Harger might do to him and his wife, Peg. The situation is dire, and Fred's plea for help sets the stage for George's investigation into Harger's ruthless operations.

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Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

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Eddie Dunstedter

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Edward Marr

Frances Robinson

Jeanne Bates

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

LGDI 49-02-28 (129) Your Money or Your Life.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 129

Your Money or Your Life

Monday, February 28, 1949 · 29:43

Let George Do It, Episode 129

Your Money or Your Life

Monday, February 28, 1949 · 29:43

Summary

George Valentine investigates a dangerous loan shark racket run by a man named Douglas Harger, who is more than he seems. With a desperate client seeking justice, George must navigate a treacherous world of crime and deceit.

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