Old Time Radio Detective — Philip Marlowe: "The Black Halo" (1949) | Full Episode

VintageRadioShows.com · Mar 9, 2026 · 29m

Philip Marlowe was a classic American radio detective drama series based on the hard-boiled private investigator character created by Raymond Chandler, featuring the cynical yet principled private eye navigating the dark streets of Los Angeles with noir atmosphere and sophisticated dialogue. In "The Black Halo," episode 16 that originally aired on January 15, 1949, private detective Philip Marlowe becomes entangled in a case involving deception, murder, and moral ambiguity as he uncovers layers of corruption and betrayal while navigating the dangerous criminal underworld of Los Angeles. 🎧…