Richard Diamond - Private Detective

Eighty Thousand Dollars In Jewels

In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Rogues_Gallery] after his role for Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] and Richard Diamond came four years later.

Ice Pick Murder

In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Rogues_Gallery] after his role for Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] and Richard Diamond came four years later.

The Martha Campbell Kidnap Case

In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Rogues_Gallery] after his role for Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] and Richard Diamond came four years later.

The Ralph Baxter Case

In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Rogues_Gallery] after his role for Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] and Richard Diamond came four years later.

Mike Burton Murder Case

In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Rogues_Gallery] after his role for Lux Radio Theatre [https://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Lux_Radio_Theatre] and Richard Diamond came four years later.