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THE KID ON THE CORNER and THE LITTLE WISHBONE THE ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE
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- 1001 Radio Crime Solvers
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 3679
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Summary
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." ⭐ Podcast Show Notes 1001 Radio Crime Solvers The Adventures of Philip Marlowe "The Kid on the Corner" & "The Little Wishbone" ⭐ THE KID ON THE CORNER ⭐ Summary Philip Marlowe becomes entangled in a tense street‑level mystery when a frightened young boy shows up on a street corner with information about a crime he shouldn't know anything about. What begins as a simple attempt to help a scared kid quickly escalates into a dangerous investigation involving a missing man, a ruthless criminal, and a neighborhood living in fear. As Marlowe digs deeper, he discovers that the boy's story is the key to exposing a violent scheme — and saving a life. ⭐ Key Plot Points Marlowe encounters a terrified boy who claims he witnessed something deadly. The boy's fragmented story leads Marlowe to a missing man and a criminal hiding in plain sight. Neighborhood residents reveal a pattern of intimidation and silence. Marlowe pieces together the boy's clues, uncovering a plot driven by greed and revenge. A tense confrontation forces the villain into the open and brings justice to the corner. ⭐ Themes Innocence caught in the crossfire of crime How fear can silence a community Marlowe's instinct to protect the vulnerable while hunting the truth ⭐ THE LITTLE WISHBONE ⭐ Summary A seemingly harmless trinket — a small wishbone charm — becomes the centerpiece of a deadly mystery when Marlowe is hired to investi…