RDPD530823 - Hollywood Story - George L Harvey, Producer, Bla
Summary
Richard Diamond is hired by Hollywood producer George L. Harvey to investigate a $100,000 blackmail by Mary Conrad, who threatens to expose Harvey’s affair. After Diamond meets Mary at a party, she is murdered, and Harvey is framed with his own gun. Diamond travels to Las Vegas to uncover the truth, where he discovers a conspiracy involving Fred Kane and a casino boss. He ultimately exposes the plot, revealing that Kane killed Mary to frame Harvey and secure control of the studio.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and client meeting at Diamond Detective Agency
Departure for California in a private plane
Meeting George L. Harvey and the blackmail case
Arrival in Hollywood and arrival at Beverly Hills Hotel
Briefing on the blackmailer Mary Conrad
Infiltrating the Malibu party as an agent
Meeting Mary Conrad and leaving the party
Arrival at Mary's house and discovery of the murder
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Confrontation with Harvey and analysis of the murder weapon
Instructions to Harvey and return to Malibu
Debriefing with Fred Kane and decision to go to Las Vegas
Investigating hotels in Las Vegas for Mary Conrad
Encounter with an informant and a shootout in the parking lot
Confrontation with the casino owner in the desert
Revelation of the conspiracy and the true killer
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Credits and Stag Shave Cream advertisement
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