The Adventures of Sam Spade was a radio drama series that aired from 1946 to 1951. Based on the character created by writer Dashiell Hammett, the show was notable for its smart dialogue and tongue-in-cheek humor, presenting cases solved by the hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade. In this episode, Sam Spade is hired by the butler of an elderly millionaire, who is concerned about strange sounds indicating that his employer might be in danger. Spade dives into the mystery, uncovering a plot involving deception, danger, and potentially murder, all while engaging in his characteristic witty repartee.