Ep153 | "The Hollywood Story"
Summary
Richard Diamond investigates a blackmail scheme targeting Hollywood producer George L. Harvey, who is threatened by a woman named Mary Conrad. After Mary is murdered and Harvey is framed, Diamond travels to Las Vegas to uncover her true identity and the mastermind behind the plot. He confronts a casino owner who reveals that Fred Kane orchestrated the murder to seize control of Harvey’s studio. Diamond ultimately exposes the conspiracy, clearing Harvey’s name and resolving the case.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Client meeting and departure from New York
Flight to California and case briefing
Arrival in Hollywood and meeting Harvey
Blackmail details and party arrangement
The Malibu party and meeting Mary Conrad
Conversation with Mary and return to party
Sponsor break: Anne Delafield reducing plan
Harvey's confession and the murder weapon
Diamond's strategy and instructions to Harvey
Debriefing with Fred Kane and planning Vegas trip
Investigating Mary Conrad in Las Vegas
Confrontation and shooting in the parking lot
Interrogation of the casino owner
Revelation of the conspiracy and true killer
Final confrontation and resolution
Sponsor break: Rexol mouthwash
Credits and next episode preview
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