The Marlowe Files

The Marlowe Files

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The Marlowe Files episodes

  • The Final Payment
    In this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the detective fights against the clock to grant a condemned man one final act of redemption. Hours before his execution, young Billy Sinero begs Marlowe to recover a cache of stolen jewels—proof of the crime that ruined him—and return them to the widow of the man he accidentally killed. Marlowe’s search drags him through San Pedro’s docks, a dead partner in a warehouse, a terrified blonde on the run, and a murderous little trigger-man with a big ego. As Marlowe pieces together the truth, he uncovers betrayal, double-crosses, and a scheme to cash in on Sinero’s silence. The chase explodes into a deadly showdown aboard Sinero’s old fishing boat, where Marlowe recovers the jewels and brings the killers down. In the end, the final payment is made—not in money, but in justice—giving Billy Sinero the one thing he’s been denied from the start: peace.
    30 min
  • The Fifth Mask
    In this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective is pulled into a tangled web of lies, jealousy, and murder. When a terrified socialite named Vivian Barr hires Marlowe for protection from a man she claims wants to kill her, the case spirals out of control the moment she turns up dead. The trail leads Marlowe into the world of Beverly Hills privilege, where a wealthy family hides dark secrets—greed, infidelity, and blackmail—all behind polished masks of respectability. As Marlowe follows the clues, he uncovers the truth about Fred Sears, a vengeful ex-lover framed for murder, and Mona Paxton, a ruthless woman willing to kill to protect her family’s fortune. In the end, Marlowe tears away the final disguise—a jeweled mask that reveals the killer’s hand—and reflects on how everyone hides behind something. A sharp and haunting story of deceit, corruption, and the price of living behind a mask.
    30 min
  • The Soft Spot
    In this episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, the hard-boiled detective is drawn into a fog-shrouded mystery of guilt, redemption, and murder. When newspaper magnate Earl Hanley hires Marlowe to find an elderly gardener who’s disappeared—along with some valuable silver goblets—the case seems simple enough. But the trail winds deep into Skid Row, where Marlowe uncovers a dead man, a hired killer, and a locket with a family secret inside. As the layers of deceit peel back, Marlowe realizes the missing gardener was no thief at all—but Hanley’s estranged father, seeking only forgiveness. By the end, Marlowe exposes a scheme fueled by greed and shame, leaving Hanley destroyed by the truth that he unknowingly ordered his own father’s murder. A haunting tale of pride, fate, and the soft spot that makes every tough man human.
    30 min
  • The Sea Horse Jockey
    In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective is drawn into a tangled case involving a priceless jeweled seahorse brooch, a bitter family feud, and a few too many “friends” with hidden agendas. After being hired to oversee the sale of the brooch, Marlowe arrives to find his client dead and the treasure missing. The trail leads through a red-haired stepdaughter with something to gain, a seafaring brother-and-sister pair with secrets of their own, and a long-suffering companion whose loyalty masks something darker. As deception piles on deception, Marlowe uncovers how greed, resentment, and desperation can twist even familiar relationships into something deadly.
    30 min
  • The Collectors Item
    In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a complex web of murder, deceit, and betrayal. A missing Confederate half dollar key to a string of crimes leads Marlowe to a trio of suspects - a sneaky collector, a gun-toting Treasury agent, and a cunning niece. As Marlowe unravels the mystery, he uncovers a plot involving blackmail, hired killers, and a deadly game for money and power. The tension rises as Marlowe races against time to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice in a thrilling conclusion of greed and treachery.
    30 min
  • The Dark Tunnel
    In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective gets caught up in a tangled web of secrets and lies surrounding the disappearance of a woman named Julia Thayer. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Marlowe uncovers a dangerous game of blackmail, betrayal, and revenge involving Julia, a man named Ira Cote, and the shadowy figure of Joe Stapp. With lives on the line and dark secrets coming to light, Marlowe must navigate a treacherous path through deception and danger to uncover the truth and bring justice to those caught in the dark tunnel of mystery and deceit.
    30 min
  • The Quiet Magpie
    In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective finds himself in the midst of a complex web of murder, blackmail, and deceit. Tasked with proving the innocence of a young man accused of murdering his father, Marlowe unravels a sinister plot involving a scheming lawyer, a dangerous accomplice, and a treacherous wife. As Marlowe navigates through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, he must outwit those who seek to manipulate him in order to uncover the true culprit behind the crimes. With sharp wit and keen observation, Marlowe delves into a world where loyalty is tested, alliances are shattered, and the line between truth and deception blurs into a dangerous game of life and death.
    30 min
  • The Parrots Bed
    In this riveting episode of Philip Marlowe, the tough private detective is hired by Daphne McGregor to find her missing sailor friend, Lash Lauterbach, before her ship leaves at 4 a.m. The search for Lash leads Marlowe to a web of blackmail, missing pearls, and dangerous enemies, including a slick gunman with a grudge and a desperate husband. As Marlowe digs deeper into the mystery, he unravels a tangled web of love, guilt, and betrayal under the sweltering desert wind of San Pedro Harbor. With sharp noir atmosphere and emotional tension, Marlowe navigates through treacherous waters to uncover the truth behind the missing pearls and deadly secrets that threaten to tear lives apart.
    26 min
  • The Glass Donkey
    In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of murder, mystery, and deceit. After the brutal killing of a woman named Helen Lofton, Marlowe becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her death. As he follows the trail of clues that lead back to a glass donkey from Tijuana, Marlowe discovers a twisted tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. With danger lurking at every turn, Marlowe must navigate a treacherous world where nothing is as it seems, and the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. The episode weaves a suspenseful narrative that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion reveals the true killer behind the string of murders.
    30 min
  • The Last Wish
    In this episode, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger as he navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in a race against time. When a dying man's last wish leads Marlowe to search for his estranged son, Jack Schiller, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and blackmail. With a conniving nightclub singer, a ruthless gangster, and a corrupt detective all vying for control, Marlowe must untangle the truth before it's too late. As the city swelters under the desert wind, Marlowe discovers that not everything is as it seems, and that the past can come back to haunt you in unexpected ways.
    30 min

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