The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Eager Witness" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe presents “The Eager Witness,” episode 47, originally broadcast on CBS Radio on August 27, 1949. Gerald Mohr stars as Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled Los Angeles private detective. Called to testify for the prosecution in the murder trial of gambler Earl Jernigan, Marlowe watches the case take an unexpected turn when the defense produces a powerful alibi. A witness seems far too eager to speak, drawing Marlowe from the courtroom into a dangerous web of blackmail and conflicting accounts. Written by Gene Levitt and Robert Mitchell, this sustaining-program broadcast was directed and produced by Norman Macdonnell. 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 00:46 Original Broadcast 30:15 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio