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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, starring Dick Powell. Diamond Detective Agency, murders are better than ever. Mr. Diamond? I stand condemned. My name is Arnold Bryce. I'm an art collector. Well, unless you're looking for empty beer bottles, I'm afraid you have the wrong man. You're a detective, aren't you? That's right. Well, then you're the man I want. How soon can you come over to my home? Well, that depends on two things, where you live and what you want me for. I liv…

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Synopsis

In Mona Lisa Murder, Richard Diamond, a sharp-witted private detective, receives an unusual request from Arnold Bryce, a prominent art collector. Bryce, who lives in a lavish home adorned with modern art, seeks Diamond's expertise to gather evidence for a divorce from his wife, Della. The atmosphere is thick with tension as Diamond enters the Bryce residence, a place filled with beautiful yet contentious artwork. Della, who appears disenchanted with her husband, adds an intriguing layer to the case, hinting at a troubled marriage and a possible affair.

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Richard Diamond 50-11-15 (073) Mona Lisa Murder (AFRTS).mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 73

Mona Lisa Murder

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 73

Mona Lisa Murder

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Richard Diamond is approached by art collector Arnold Bryce, who seeks help to gather evidence for a divorce from his wife, Della. Tensions rise as Diamond navigates the complexities of the Bryce household and the art world.

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