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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye S1E5 — Smart Aleck Kill
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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye•Season 1•Episode 5

Smart Aleck Kill

7.5/10 · 43 votesMay 14, 198360 min

Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Marlowe is hired to investigate the murder of a Hollywood star, who is found dead before the premiere of his new film.

Directed byPeter H. Hunt
Written byRaymond Chandler
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Episode Summary

"Smart Aleck Kill" is episode 5 of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 43 votes, ranking #4 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Peter H. Hunt and written by Raymond Chandler, it aired on May 14, 1983.

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