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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe 122 Episodes
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a classic hardboiled detective radio drama based on the famous private eye created by Raymond Chandler. Set in the dark, dangerous streets of Los Angeles, the series followed Philip Marlowe, a tough, principled private investigator whose cases involved deceitful dames, dangerous criminals, and double-crosses at every turn. The show brought Chandler’s gritty, lyrical style to life, capturing the mood and rhythm of noir fiction with richly atmospheric storytelling and sharp, first-person narration.
With its moody soundscapes, moral complexity, and poetic dialogue, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a standout in the golden age of radio crime drama.
The Stars
Gerald Mohr starred as Philip Marlowe, delivering a pitch-perfect performance filled with sardonic wit, weary resolve, and quiet intensity. Mohr’s smooth, commanding voice became inseparable from the character, earning him critical acclaim and solidifying his place among the great radio detectives.
Supporting roles were filled by a rotating cast of top-tier radio actors, playing suspects, clients, victims, and cops—each contributing to the dangerous, deceptive world Marlowe navigated.
Key Dates
• The Adventures of Philip Marlowe debuted on NBC Radio as a summer replacement on June 17, 1947, but gained full traction when it moved to CBS Radio on September 26, 1948.
• The series ran until September 15, 1951, producing 114 episodes, many of which survive today.
• It was created and written primarily by Gene Levitt and Robert Mitchell, with music by Richard Aurandt and direction by Norman Macdonnell—who would later helm Gunsmoke.
Other Information
Unlike other detective shows that focused on police procedure, Philip Marlowe was rooted in character and atmosphere. The show leaned heavily on Marlowe’s internal narration—dry, philosophical, and tinged with noir poetry—as he guided listeners through Los Angeles’s corrupt underbelly. The mysteries were often morally ambiguous, with Marlowe frequently facing ethical dilemmas rather than clean-cut resolutions.
Episodes followed a tight, 30-minute format and featured original scripts, not direct adaptations of Chandler’s novels, though they captured the tone and pacing of his work. The show was known for its mature themes, moody orchestration, and fast-paced storytelling, making it a favorite among adult listeners seeking smarter, edgier crime drama.
Today, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe is hailed as one of the finest radio detective series ever produced. Its legacy endures in the enduring appeal of noir fiction and in its faithful channeling of Chandler’s iconic private eye—cynical, brave, and always one step away from heartbreak.
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Length: 20
Width: 122
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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