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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective. Effie? Effie? Eff? Oh. I waited. Say what you have to say and I'll go. You've been through a tough time, sweetheart. You didn't make it any easier. You think it was a cakewalk for me? You think my nerves are made of rubber? You have no nerves, you're just a cold, callow little detective. Shut up! You're gonna listen to me. You're gonna sit still, not talk, and listen. When I've finished, you can say goodnight or goodbye. First, you're…

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Sam goes to a party given by Effie's mother. A fatal game of charades involves a duck and Effie's mother being kidnapped by duck hunters.

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Sam Spade 1947-02-02 Dead Duck Caper AFRS.mp3

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Episode 32

Dead Duck Caper

Sunday, February 2, 1947 · 25:05

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Episode 32

Dead Duck Caper

Sunday, February 2, 1947 · 25:05

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