The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Man on the Roof" (Old Time Radio, 1950)
The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe | Old Time RadioShow Notes
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, “The Man on the Roof,” originally broadcast on CBS on April 4, 1950, is episode 78 of the hard-boiled detective series. Gerald Mohr stars as private investigator Philip Marlowe in this sustained broadcast, written by Gene Levitt and Robert Mitchell and directed by Norman Macdonnell.
When an elderly Spanish woman asks Marlowe to clear her son of a theft accusation, the detective’s inquiries lead into a fur-truck hijacking and a dangerous warehouse rooftop confrontation. Told in flashback from the scene of a police siege, the case builds through sharp clues and mounting pressure.
Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:38 Original Broadcast 30:09 Closing
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