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Here's Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective. Oh, good evening, Mr. Diamond. Evening, Francis. You look like you're going out. Yes, sir. Miss Asher wants me to go down to the delicatessen for some cold cuts. Where is Miss Asher? In the study, sir. Well, I'll see you later, Francis. Why don't you bring back some roll mop? Roll mop, sir? Herring with the bends. Very toothy. Yes, sir. Ali Ali, oxen free. Rick. Hi. Hi. Well, get that silk thing there. Lounge in pajam…

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Synopsis

In The Ruby Idol Case, Richard Diamond, a suave private detective, finds himself embroiled in a bizarre situation when he is approached by Leland L. Leeds. Leeds, a man whose sanity seems questionable, insists that his life is in danger and pleads for Diamond's help. Despite the absurdity of the situation, Diamond's curiosity is piqued, and he agrees to take on the case, intrigued by the eccentricity of his client.

Host

E

Edward King

Cast›

Dick Powell

Ed Begley

Jack Kruschen

Peter Leeds

S

Steve Dunne

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Richard_Diamond_Private_Detective_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Richard Diamond 49-12-03 (032) The Ruby Idol Case.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 32

The Ruby Idol Case

Saturday, December 3, 1949 · 29:32

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 32

The Ruby Idol Case

Saturday, December 3, 1949 · 29:32

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  • 1949 — Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others is adopted.
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