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The National Broadcasting Company presents Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective. Are you Mr. Diamond? Yeah, unless there's a warrant out. Mr. Diamond, I'd like to talk to you about a man. Well, that looks unhappy. Can't talk about girls all the time. Mr. Diamond, this is pretty serious. I'm scared stiff of him. Why? Because he's dead. Here's another exciting case from the files of Richard Diamond, private detective, starring Dick Powell. Diamond Detective Agency…

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Synopsis

In Martin White Sees Dead Men, Richard Diamond, the private detective, is approached by Martin White, a troubled ex-GI and college senior. White's demeanor is fraught with anxiety as he reveals that he is convinced Paul Jarvis, a man he saw killed during the war, is somehow alive and attending his college. This revelation sets the stage for a gripping investigation, as Diamond must discern the truth behind White's claims and the potential danger posed by Jarvis.

Host

E

Edward King

Cast›

Dick Powell

Ed Begley

Jerry Hausner

P

Paul Dubov

S

Sammie Hill

W

Wilms Herbert

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Richard_Diamond_Private_Detective_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Richard Diamond 50-01-22 (039) Martin White Sees Dead Men.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 39

Martin White Sees Dead Men

Sunday, January 22, 1950 · 29:30

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 39

Martin White Sees Dead Men

Sunday, January 22, 1950 · 29:30

Summary

Martin White seeks Richard Diamond's help to find Paul Jarvis, a man he believes is alive despite having seen him killed in action. White's fear of Jarvis, who is now supposedly attending college, raises the stakes in this mysterious case.

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