Richard Diamond, Private Detective: William Logan and the Ivory Statue 04/05/1950
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What is the premise of Richard Diamond, Private Detective?
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The National Broadcasting Company presents Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective.
Here it is.
I've got it. I've got it.
Let me see it. Here you are. Oh, yes. Yes, indeed. Indeed. My friend, you have just made us independently wealthy. Many men have died in the past because of this. And unless we're extremely cautious, you and I will be added to the already long list of its victims.
Who is the mysterious client seeking help from Diamond?
Come, hurry.
Here's another exciting half hour with Richard Diamond, private detective, starring Dick Powell.
The End
I'm a detective agency where the blue of my eyes meets the gold in your wallet.
Oh, that's pretty terrible.
You may be right.
You admit it.
Yes, I've seen your wallet.
Oh, Rick.
Hello, Helen, baby.
Hi. What are you doing?
Oh, just finished cleaning out my desk.
Oh, find anything interesting?
Mm-hmm.
What danger does Diamond face while investigating the case?
Sam Spade. Guess he hadn't paid his rent.
Oh, you're impossible.
So, Sam.
Well, I'm not going to try to keep up with this. Am I going to see you tonight?
Oh, sure, sure, darling. I... Oh, uh, wait a minute, honey. Hmm? Company just walked in. Something I can do for you, my friend? Are you Richard Diamond? That's right.
Client, Rick?
How does the ivory statue play a role in the plot?
I don't know, honey. I'll call you back. Please, Mr. Diamond. I haven't got much time. Okay, what's on your mind?
This package. Here, take it. And keep it for me until... Hey. Hey, what's wrong? Hide it.
I'm being followed. Hide it. Now, take it easy. What's the matter? Hey, fella, come on.
What clues does Diamond uncover about the dead man?
Now, what's... Oh, swell.
Fifth Precinct Police Station, Sergeant Otis.
Otis, let me talk to the lieutenant.
Is this Diamond?
No, it's Ponder, and I think I've been doped. Now put the lieutenant on the line.
Go. Homicide. Lieutenant Levinson.
Walt, Rick.
Oh, no. It's only four o'clock in the afternoon. Nobody gets killed at four o'clock in the afternoon.
You better check up on your statistics.
Who are the key characters involved in the conflict over the statue?
There's a guy in my office who makes a liar out of them. What? Yeah, lying right here in front of my desk. He's dead? Well, if he isn't, he's got a lazy heart.
Maybe he just fainted. Maybe he's suffering from some kind of a shock. Maybe he's got some terrible disease and he'll give it to you.
Walt, if this guy isn't dead, he's sure going to have a hard time explaining the bullet hole in his back. Don't touch anything. Can't even scratch my head? No. know what I mean. All I did was lock the door. Now get over here.
What revelations come to light about the statue's significance?
Knock three times and say Ricky loves Walter and I'll open up.
What did you lock the door for?
Because this guy came in and gave me a... Gave you a what? Wait a minute, Walt.
Come on, what are you mumbling about?
Will you shut up? Someone's trying to get in the door. I'll see you when you get here, Walt. I have one of those locks that any skeleton key would fit, and that was exactly what my visitor was using. He opened the door. I moved back against the wall as the door swung in. My visitor was a young, well-dressed man, about five feet eight or nine, red hair, nose full of freckles, and on top of the nose, a pair of black rimmed glasses. There was a big bulge under his coat that he started reaching for just as I rolled his arm around behind him.
You're backing me up.
Oh, no, not yet.
How does the episode conclude and what are the implications for Diamond?
I still got a little way to go.
No.
Just making you more comfortable. Now, now, I'll take this big gun. It must weigh you down. You can't do this to me. Oh, sure I can. See, I just twist a little. No, no. Just locking the door again. Now sit down in that chair.
No.
I'll be happy you still got it. Now, what are you doing patty-footing it around here, using a passkey to get into my office? I got the wrong office. Look, Sonny. You see that over there? What is it? It's a guy, and it's very dead. I'll send some flowers. Make it enough for a duet.
Someone else gonna die?
Someone else is gonna get pretty close to it if I don't get the answers I want.
Well, I'll see what I can find out.
That's to see how fast you can talk.
I don't have to talk to you. I don't have to talk to nobody.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the premise of Richard Diamond, Private Detective?
0:00–1:11
2
Who is the mysterious client seeking help from Diamond?
1:11–1:50
3
What danger does Diamond face while investigating the case?
1:50–2:09
4
How does the ivory statue play a role in the plot?
2:09–2:30
5
What clues does Diamond uncover about the dead man?
2:30–3:12
6
Who are the key characters involved in the conflict over the statue?
3:12–3:35
7
What revelations come to light about the statue's significance?
3:35–4:29
8
How does the episode conclude and what are the implications for Diamond?
4:29–29:33
Speakers
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