They Hid It Where? | Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - “Microfilm in the Fishtank” (1951)

💼 Step back into the golden age of radio with Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator — the fast-talking noir detective series starring William Gargan as a wisecracking New York private eye with a talent for stumbling into trouble. In this 1951 old time radio episode, “Microfilm in the Fishtank,” a frightened tailor targeted by a protection racket turns to Barrie Craig for help — launching a dangerous investigation involving arson, murder, organized crime, fake dentists, and hidden microfilm records disguised as dental X-rays. Featuring the signature blend of hardboiled dialogue, urban noir atmosphere, fast-paced detective work, colorful underworld characters, and dry wisecracking humor that made Barrie Craig one of radio’s most entertaining detective series, this classic audio drama delivers vintage Manhattan crime storytelling at its slickest and most enjoyable. 🎙️ After the show – stick around for bonus commentary, trivia, and behind-the-scenes insights into this fan-favorite OTR detective series. We’ll explore how Barrie Craig balanced noir danger with humor, why William Gargan’s relaxed performance made the character stand out among radio private eyes, and how postwar crime fiction became fascinated with organized crime, microfilm, and hidden criminal networks. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment or review — or else somewhere in Manhattan a nervous fake dentist may already be hiding your secrets between the molars and the gold fillings. 📅 Originally aired: October 24, 1951 ⏱ Runtime: Approx. 38 minutes Website: theporcupinepresents.com 🎙️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:10 Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - "Microfilm in the Fishtank" 32:21 Analysis, Trivia, Commentary 38:26 The End