On February 9, the Ritz screened the 1941 movie version of the book, and this radio-show performance brings the story to life with all the trappings of old-time radio drama, including period costumes, sound effects, and a cast of fictional actors taking on the memorable Hammett characters … The show is being presented as an episode of “The Ned Cash Jewelers Radio Hour” and Peggy Parrish will appear as herself to promote the products and services of her business in a 1940s style . …

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