EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 34 MIN

Sam Spade: The Rowdy Dowser Caper

from Sam Spade Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio · host Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

Original Release Date: October 30, 2023Today's Mystery:Sam goes to a rural county to investigate the theft of $53,000 from a bank where an ex-client works.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 20, 1951Originated from HollywoodStarred Steven Dunne as Sam Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Peggy Webber, Verna Felton, Sidney Miller, Alice Wellman, Charles Smith, Nestor Paiva,Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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