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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, starring Dick Powell. Mr. Diamond? Yeah, what's the matter? You got to do something for me. Hey, you're hurt. Yeah, yeah. Now take it easy. Sit down. Oh, no, you've got to listen to me. You're bleeding. I'm not. I'll call the doctor. Please, please, wait. But look... I've been knifed. I've been knifed badly. I don't think I've got much time. Here, take this. They're right behind me. I'm going to call the doctor. No, no, listen. Listen. Key…

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Synopsis

In the episode Dead Man's Letter, Richard Diamond, a private detective, is thrust into a perilous situation when a bleeding man enters his office, desperately handing him a sealed envelope before dying on the floor. The urgency of the moment escalates as two men chase after him, intent on retrieving the envelope. Diamond's instincts kick in, and he manages to mail the letter just in time, but not without sustaining injuries from the attackers.

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 72

Dead Man's Letter

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 72

Dead Man's Letter

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Richard Diamond investigates a murder that unfolds in his office, leading to a mysterious envelope and a dangerous party invitation. As he navigates threats and deception, he must protect his new client and uncover the truth behind the chaos.

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