The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Gold Cobra" (Old Time Radio, 1950)
The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe | Old Time RadioShow Notes
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, “The Gold Cobra,” originally broadcast June 21, 1950, is episode 89 of the CBS hard-boiled detective series. Gerald Mohr stars as Raymond Chandler’s Los Angeles private eye, Philip Marlowe.
Marlowe is hired to protect and transport a priceless flexible gold cobra from Los Angeles to Chicago, but the seemingly straightforward courier job quickly draws dangerous attention. Written by Gene Levitt and Robert Mitchell, this Wrigley’s Spearmint Chewing Gum-sponsored episode sends Marlowe through a tense pursuit amid Hollywood Hills traffic and hotel shadows.
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 00:41 Original Broadcast 30:39 Closing
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