Broadway's My Beat: The Russ Warner Murder Case (EP4998)
6/17/202636 min
Today's Mystery: When a wounded Chicago gangster turns up in a nearly deserted bar after a shooting, Danny Clover discovers a trail that leads from old criminal alliances to a missing fortune. As suspects, alibis, and loyalties begin to unravel, the case becomes a deadly contest over $100,000 that someone is willing to kill to keep.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 26, 1952
Originated in Hollywood
Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Mary Jane Croft as Laurie Hayden, Anthony Barrett as Joe Hayden, Jack Moyles, Hal March, and Herb Butterfield.
Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.
Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
Announcer: Bill Anders.
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