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Synopsis

In The Hollywood Story, Richard Diamond, the savvy private detective, is approached by Fred Cain, who represents the affluent Hollywood producer George L. Harvey. Harvey is embroiled in a scandal involving a beautiful woman named Mary Conrad, who is blackmailing him for $100,000. The allure of the Hollywood lifestyle and the promise of adventure draw Diamond into the case, as he boards a private plane to California, ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

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Richard Diamond 53-08-23 (153) The Hollywood Story.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 109

The Hollywood Story

Friday, November 16, 1951 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 109

The Hollywood Story

Friday, November 16, 1951 · 29:31

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Richard Diamond travels to California to help a wealthy Hollywood producer who is being blackmailed by a beautiful woman. The stakes rise as Diamond navigates the glamorous yet dangerous world of film and deception.

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