Bold Venture
Diamond Fencing and Fisticuffs
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Bold Venture is an adventure series set in Havana, where American adventurer Slate Shannon and his partner, Sailor Duval, operate a hotel and become entangled in dangerous situations. Shannon is played by Humphrey Bogart, with Lauren Bacall as Duval, bringing the pair’s sharp exchanges and confident presence to the center of the show.
The program blends action and mystery with the atmosphere of a bustling port city. Shannon and Duval’s hotel provides a natural meeting place for travelers, schemers, and people in trouble, while the leads’ partnership carries the stories through intrigue, peril, and occasional humor.
Its appeal lies in the combination of fast-moving radio adventure and the distinctive chemistry of Bogart and Bacall. The title “Diamond Fencing and Fisticuffs” suggests a lively mix of jewel-related intrigue and physical action, set against the series’ colorful Havana backdrop.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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