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THE HIDING PLACE and THE CLOAK OF KAMEHAMEHA ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE
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- 1001 Radio Crime Solvers
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- Jul 22, 2026
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- 3664
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Summary
1001 Radio Crime Solvers The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – Episode Show Notes ⭐ Episode: "The Hiding Place" Series: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe Starring: Gerald Mohr Episode Summary "The Hiding Place" is a tight, shadow‑drenched mystery that begins with a missing man and ends with a revelation buried beneath layers of fear, greed, and betrayal. Philip Marlowe is hired to find a man who has vanished—only to discover that the missing person may be hiding from more than danger. Story Overview A worried client comes to Marlowe with a simple request: find a friend who has disappeared. The man left behind a trail of odd behavior, nervous habits, and cryptic hints that something—or someone—was closing in on him. Marlowe starts digging: He interviews people who knew the missing man, each offering a different version of who he was He uncovers a secret tied to a past crime He finds evidence that the man was being hunted He discovers that the "hiding place" is not a location—but a desperate state of mind The investigation leads Marlowe through dingy apartments, back‑alley bars, and a final confrontation where the truth comes out in a burst of violence. The missing man's fate becomes a commentary on how guilt and fear can imprison a person long before the law ever does. Key Themes The psychological toll of living in fear How guilt creates its own prison Marlowe's ability to read human weakness The noir idea that hiding from danger often leads straight into it Why It Resonates "The Hiding Place" is classic Chandler territory—lonely rooms, frightened men, and a detective who sees through every lie. It's a story about the places people hide, and the truths they can't escape. ⭐ Episode: "The Cloak of Kamehameha" Series: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe Starring: Gerald Mohr Epis…