The Adventures of Philip Marlowe

The Kid on the Corner

English · Radio

Philip Marlowe is the hard-boiled private detective at the center of this radio series, bringing his sharp instincts and dry wit to cases shaped by the dangers and moral compromises of Los Angeles. The program adapts Raymond Chandler’s detective world for radio, with Marlowe’s investigations unfolding through the people he meets and the clues he follows.

Each story is presented as a dramatic mystery, using dialogue, narration, and sound to build its atmosphere. The title identifies this installment as “The Kid on the Corner,” a case in Marlowe’s run of crime adventures.

The series blends detective intrigue with the shadowy mood of classic noir: tough conversations, uncertain motives, and a protagonist who keeps probing even when the answers lead somewhere uncomfortable. Marlowe’s voice and perspective give the stories their steady, streetwise center.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.