"The Adam Figg Caper" is an episode from the classic old-time radio series The Adventures of Sam Spade, which originally aired on October 5, 1947. The series stars Howard Duff as Dashiell Hammett’s famous hard-boiled private investigator, Sam Spade, alongside Lurene Tuttle as his secretary, Effie Perrine

Synopsis

The story kicks off when Adam Figg, the butler of a wealthy but highly eccentric old man named Hillary Eggon, approaches Sam Spade for help. Figg is deeply concerned about his employer's safety after hearing mysterious screams and gunshots echoing through the large, southern-style mansion during the night. Hoping to prevent a tragedy, Figg hires Spade to protect the old man.

Upon arriving at the chaotic estate, Spade discovers  ...