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The Birds on the Wing

Posted January 17, 2026 · 29 min

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Hired to keep a reckless young millionaire out of trouble, private detective Philip Marlowe heads to a county fair where a daredevil parachute act hides more than cheap thrills. When one of the performers plunges to her death before a stunned crowd, Marlowe uncovers sabotage, jealousy, and murder behind the colorful spectacle. As rivalries and greed collide midair, Marlowe races to stop a killer before another fatal “accident” claims its next victim. Originally aired: November 26, 1949. Cast: Gerald Mohr, Lois Corbett, Rita Lynn, Don Randolph, Junius Matthews, Jack Moyles Tags: PhilipMarlowe, RaymondChandler, privateeye, noir, mystery, murder, investigation, parachute, carnival, jealousy, sabotage, Hollywood, crimefiction, suspense, detective, classicradio

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