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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 27 MIN

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Old Acquaintance (12-26-1948)

from Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio · host Dwight Allen

In this thrilling New Year's Eve mystery, private detective Philip Marlowe is drawn into a web of intrigue involving a missing bride, a dangerous convict, and a deadly love triangle. As he navigates through deception and danger, Marlowe uncovers shocking truths about the people involved, leading to a dramatic confrontation that reveals the lengths to which love can drive a person.TakeawaysThe story begins on New Year's Eve with a missing bride.Marlowe is hired to find Nancy Marshall, who is in trouble.The plot thickens with the introduction of Steve Doyle, an escaped convict.Marlowe discovers connections between Nancy and a slot machine operator.Adrian Star, an old acquaintance, complicates the investigation.Marlowe learns that Jerry Graff, a key figure, has been murdered.The tension escalates as Marlowe races against time to save Nancy.Adrian's love for Steve leads to deadly consequences.The story culminates in a dramatic showdown between Marlowe and Doyle.The narrative ends with reflections on love and resolutions for the New Year.Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler, crime fiction, mystery, New Year's Eve, detective, Nancy Marshall, Steve Doyle, Adrian Star, murder

In this thrilling New Year's Eve mystery, private detective Philip Marlowe is drawn into a web of intrigue involving a missing bride, a dangerous convict, and a deadly love triangle. As he navigates through deception and danger, Marlowe uncovers shocking truths about the people involved, leading to a dramatic confrontation that reveals the lengths to which love can drive a person.TakeawaysThe story begins on New Year's Eve with a missing bride.Marlowe is hired to find Nancy Marshall, who is in trouble.The plot thickens with the introduction of Steve Doyle, an escaped convict.Marlowe discovers connections between Nancy and a slot machine operator.Adrian Star, an old acquaintance, complicates the investigation.Marlowe learns that Jerry Graff, a key figure, has been murdered.The tension escalates as Marlowe races against time to save Nancy.Adrian's love for Steve leads to deadly consequences.The story culminates in a dramatic showdown between Marlowe and Doyle.The narrative ends with reflections on love and resolutions for the New Year.Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler, crime fiction, mystery, New Year's Eve, detective, Nancy Marshall, Steve Doyle, Adrian Star, murder

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