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Synopsis

In The Garribaldi Case, Richard Diamond, a private detective known for his charm and sharp instincts, finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes investigation. The case begins when Janet Collins, a desperate woman, seeks Diamond's help to find her brother, Bert Collins, who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The only person who can prove Bert's innocence is Tony Garibaldi, a small-time racketeer who has mysteriously vanished.

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Alan Reed

Dick Powell

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Jeanne Bates

Parley Baer

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Richard Diamond 52-02-01 (120) The Garrabaldi Case.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 120

The Garribaldi Case

Friday, February 1, 1952 · 29:30

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 120

The Garribaldi Case

Friday, February 1, 1952 · 29:30

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Richard Diamond takes on a case to find Tony Garibaldi, a key witness who can save an innocent man from execution. With time running out, Diamond must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.

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