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The makers of Camel Cigarettes present Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective. What cigarette do you smoke, doctor? Again, this question has been asked of doctors in every branch of medicine, and again, the brand name most was Camel. Yes, according to this repeated nationwide survey, more doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette. Here transcribed is Richard Diamond, private detective starring Dick Powell. Being a private detective is like ordering stew in a c…

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Synopsis

In the episode Monsieur Bouchon, Richard Diamond, a private detective known for his sharp wit and charm, finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes job when he is approached by a striking woman named Yvonne. She offers him $200 to pick up a face cream sample from a man named Monsieur Bouchon, who is arriving in New York. Yvonne's beauty and confidence captivate Diamond, but he quickly realizes that this assignment is more than just a simple retrieval. Yvonne warns him about her competitors, particularly a ruthless businessman named Robert Mochler, who is also after the sample.

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Arthur Q. Bryan

Dick Powell

F

Frank Worth

Joan Banks

Sheldon Leonard

T

Theodore Von Eltz

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Richard Diamond 51-03-16 (087) Monsieur Bouchon.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 87

Monsieur Bouchon

Friday, March 16, 1951 · 29:32

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 87

Monsieur Bouchon

Friday, March 16, 1951 · 29:32

Summary

Richard Diamond is hired to retrieve a face cream sample from Monsieur Bouchon, but the seemingly simple task takes a dangerous turn when the sample turns out to be a bomb.

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