Old Time Radio Mysteries

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - The Bill Kirby Murder Case

Richard for was just about to leave his office to return Helen's baby picture, when a nice, older lady stops by his office. She asks "Are you Mr. Diamond?" He says "Yes, but I'm afraid you'll have to come back. I've got to take care of something this morning". She says "Oh, please. I don't know where to go". Richard says "Oh, now wait a minute. Something's really wrong, isn't it? I've got enough time to listen". She says "Oh, thank you". Richard asks "Who recommended me?" She says "My son. Oh, I've heard about you for several years. My name's Mrs. Lenoir Kirby". Richard says "How do you do, Mrs. Kirby? How does your son know me?" Mrs. Kirby says "He doesn't know you well, only by reputation. He was a private detective also". Richard says "Kirby?... Bill Kirby?" She says "Yes". Richard says "Wow. Now, tell me what's worrying you, Mrs. Kirby". She says "Bill  has been acting strangely for the last month or so". He asks "What exactly do you mean by strangely?" She says "Well, he's changed. He's begun to act nervous and irritable. When his sister Gloria or I would try to find out what was wrong, he'd get angry. He got steadily worse. And then one morning, Gloria went into his room. He was asleep, so she started to hang up his trousers. When she turned them upside down, a lot of money dropped on the floor". Richard asks "What do you mean, a lot of money?" Mrs. Kirby says "Well, Gloria said there must have been several thousand dollars, mostly hundred dollar bills". Richard asks "Did he have another source of income?" She says "Oh, no. At least nothing I know of. Gloria, then started to put the money back in Bill's trousers, and he woke up. They had a terrible argument. The next day, Bill packed his clothes, left the house, and got a small apartment, but continued to help with our bills. Three days ago, Bill came over to the house. I could tell he was terribly worried about something. He gave me a package, told me to hide it until he came for it and not to open it. After that, he completely disappeared”.

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - The Thirteenth Guest

Barrie is invited to an fancy, exclusive dinner party by a man named Badger Boris, the type of guy that is frequently the subject of high society newspaper columns. Boris presents Barrie's invitation personally. He says "Mr. Craig, you will of course be paid handsomely". Barrie says "Paid yet for coming to your big blowouts. Now I'm really overwhelmed". Boris says "Then you agree to come?" Barrie says "After you give me the other inducements". Boris says "Well, there will be fine foods there, I've ordered two hundred pounds of buffalo steak". Barrie says "What do i wash it down with?" Boris says "A special beverage that I had flown here from Istanbul". Barrie asks "What's for dessert?" Boris says "Raisin cake, a plebeian touch to offset the noxious effects of a too rich repast". Barrie asks "How prosperous will I be going home in the early AM?" Boris says "Your fee will be one thousand dollars". Barrie asks "Money flown in from Istanbul? Boris says "Oh no, American money". Barrie says "I'm your slave. Sketch out the requirements of my assignment". Boris says "Now, I'm giving an intimate costume party for certain selected friends. A masquerade, you understand? You perhaps read about other famous parties I've given in the past?" Barrie says "Who hasn't? Your parties generally make the front pages, and the police plotter. Your parties, they always break up in bloody brawls". Boris says "You are unfortunately accurate. You will circulate with the guests and when you sense that any of them are becoming too disputatious, too heated up, you will then exercise a tranquilizing influence". Barrie asks "Exactly, what do I do there?"  Boris says "Well, a blow shrewdly delivered to the stomach, say where the damage cannot be seen. i don't want a lawsuit against me".  Barrie asks "Where do I put the horizontal guest after I stiffen it?" Boris says "I have an emergency room set aside. You'll find bandages, smelling salt, and restoratives in it". Barrie says "Now, that's my job, a bouncer with kid gloves". Boris says "And a tuxedo. You must wear a tuxedo and a mask."

CBS Radio Mystery Theater - The Spots of the Leopard

Leonard Foster, shipping clerk, won the leading role in the Shakespearean play to be given by the local community theater. He normally spent his lunch hour out walking with a girl or in a corner of the parking lot playing softball. However, lately he's been spending his lunch sitting in the office and memorizing his part in the play.  While he is reciting his lines, the office phone rings. Leonard answers it. A lady on the line says "Hello, who is this?" He says "This is Leonard Foster". She says "This is Mrs. Rutledge. Is Mr. Rutledge about?" Leonard says "No Ma'am. Mr. Rutledge and the plant manager have gone off to lunch". She says "Oh, have they? Now Leonard, this is vital, did they drive off in Mr. Rutledge's station wagon?" Leonard says "No ma'am, they went by company limo". Mrs. Rutledge says "Oh, then I'm saved. Mr. Rutledge's station wagon is still in the parking lot".  Leonard says "Oh, yes ma'am. I can see it just outside the window". Mrs. Rutledge asks "Do you drive?" Leonard says "Oh yes, Mrs. Rutledge". She says "Well, I'm just off Exit 11 at De Polisar Antiques. I just bought this absolutely, divinely authentic Louis Catto commode and I must get it home at once. Now, you're no more than five minutes away from Exit 11. We can have the thing home in ten minutes and you can be back at the office ten minutes after that. What do you say?" Leonard says "Well ma'am, I ...." Mrs. Rutledge says "Oh, the keys. Mr. Rutledge keeps a spare set in the upper right hand drawer of his desk. Leonard, please hurry I shan't draw a relaxed breath until we bring it home safely".  Mrs. Rutledge hung up the phone before Leonard could say anything else. He said to himself "Well, she's the boss's wife". He retrieved the keys and made his way down to the Rutledge station wagon. As he turned the key in the ignition, a terrible explosion is heard.

The Lives of Harry Lime - The Hand of Glory

After being chased through the streets of Paris, Harry wanted very much to get out of Paris and France altogether. He was grateful to be on  a boat crossing the channel to England. He wanted to quietly remain in England and look like just another bum. His arm was in a sling and he was feeling kind of faint, when he felt someone touch his arm. He turned to see a girl with wide gray eyes and dark lashes that spilled over her cheeks. She says "Excuse me. I've been watching you. Are you all right?"  Harry says "Oh yes, I'm okay, thanks". She says "You don't look like it. Why don't you go downstairs?" Harry says "No thanks, I like the air". She says "It's so calm today, you can't be seasick. Your arm painful? I see you've got it in the sling. Are you sure there's nothing I can get you?" Harry says "No really, thanks, you're very kind but I'm all right". She asks "Are you in pain with that arm?" Harry says "It's not too good, but I'll be okay. Don't you worry about me". She says "Well, at least, sit down one of these chairs and let me find a steward and order you a drink or some tea. Oh please, let me do something for you. You really look all in". Harry didn't know how it was, but he felt better by her being around. Harry told her he had been involved in some tricky business negotiations and how the anxiety of it had made him exhausted. She says "What you need is a few weeks rest without any worries, without anybody chasing after you". Harry says "Chasing after? Oh yes, business associates you mean". She says "Life is so full of worries these days for everyone. You ought to come and stay in the village where I live. It's sleepy and quiet. Nothing ever happens there". Harry says "That sounds perfect. It will just suit me. What is your name?" She says "Helen". 

The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - The Map of Murder

Business at the Cafe Tambourine had slowed down, so Rocky decides to try some entertainment to increase the number of patrons at his place. A lady named Mousine Duvall came in asking for a job as a singer. All she asked for was a week's tryout and a little salary advance to keep her going. So, he hired her. It worked out well for the first three nights. On the fourth night, Rocky was in his office at about 10 o'clock, listening to the jingle of his cash register up front when it all started. He heard Mousine yell "What are you doing? Just who you think you are interrupting my song and grabbing me like a common woman of the street?"  Rocky went to the door and could see Mousine screaming at a big, swarthy guy. Rocky walks up and asks "What's this all about?" The big guy asks "Who are you?" Rocky says "Jordan. I run this place. I don't go in for having my entertainers roughed up". The big guy says "Okay, Jordan my name is Ralph Garnett. I was only looking for a certain girl. I thought this might be the one. So, when she came by my table, I just reached up to turn her around. She slipped and fell into my lap". Mousine says "Fell? It is not so, Rocky. He pulled me". Rocky says "Alright, I'll handle it, Mousine". Ralph says "I didn't mean to cause this much of an incident". Rocky says "Try a different approach next time". Ralph says "Look Jordan, when I find the woman I want, there aren't gonna be any polite words wasted between us". Rocky asks "Did you ever see this guy before, Mousine?" She says "Never in my life, Rocky". He says "Alright, Garnett, suppose you blow". Ralph says "Okay, we're playing in your park. I'd like to meet you on my home ground sometime". Rocky says “I'll work you into my schedule". 

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Life at Stake Matter

Johnny had just finished an investigation when he receives a call from Bill Ferguson at Continental Insurance and Trust. Bill says "I'm glad I caught you before you left Los Angeles. Johnny says "Oh, I was just about to check out of my hotel here in Beverly Hills and grab the morning flight back east". Bill says "Well, don't. Do you remember Alvin Peabody Cartwright?" Johnny asks "Cartwright? That wild old character who lives up in Lakewood a few miles north of Hartford?" Bill says "That's the one. Batty as they come and worth a lot of money". Johnny says "Yeah, you can say that again. That robbery I cleared up for him last winter. Bill, he insisted on giving me a small bonus for it,  3,000 bucks". Bill says "Wow!". Johnny says "Yeah. So, if Mr. Alvin Peabody Cartwright is calling for my services, I am ready, willing, and able". Bill says "Well, he is, Johnny. He says it's tremendously important that you contact him at once". Johnny says "All right, then I'll finish my packing and grab the plane". Bill says "No. He's out there on the coast. He has a little, or at least he calls it little, place right there in Beverly Hills at 10321 North Roxbury Drive". Johnny asks "Did he tell you what it's all about?" Bill says "Only that it's very important he sees you right away. When you consider how many attempts have been made on his life over the years...." Johnny says "Yeah, I know". Bill says "And Johnny, don't forget that Cartwright is a pretty important client of ours. If anything should happen to him...." Johnny says "I see what you mean. Okay, Bill. I'll be in touch".

Mr. District Attorney - The Case of the Blood Harvest

Late one night in a cultivated field in the farm area of the county, Harry Trent and Slim Ferryman are stealing alfalfa from Mullin's farm. Trent asks "How many more bales we got to load, Slim?" He says "Oh, fifteen or twenty left, that's all". Trent says "Well, this will be the last truck load then". Slim says "Yeah, the sooner you get off the place with it, the better". Trent says "Mullen is sure going to be surprised when he gets a look at this field tomorrow". Slim asks "What do we get for this stuff?" Trent says "The market is about thirty dollars a ton. We'll clear almost two hundred dollars apiece. Not as much as we could make stealing livestock". Slim says "Sure, steal livestock and get sent to the pen. Maybe there ain't as much money in alfalfa, but it ain't marked either. Nobody can say it ain't yours once you get in the clear with it" Trent asks "Suppose Mullen suspects you had something to do with this?" Slim says "Me? His old army buddy? Not a chance. Besides, he saw me take a sleeping pill before we turned in tonight, at least he thinks he saw me take it. Give me the pitchfork. Now push these bales back away from the tailgate". Trent says "Slim, ssshh, I heard something moving over by the rack. Maybe it's Mullin, maybe he...." Slim says "Keep quiet". Mullin says "Who's out in this field? You better answer me. I can see the outline of your truck". Trent says "We better run for it". Slim says "No, he woke up. He must know I'm not in the house". Mullin asks "Who are you? Talk up, fast". Trent says "It's me Mullen, Harry Trent". Mullin asks "What's the matter, Trent? You lost or something? Your farm's on the other side of that fence. What are you doing in my field in the middle of the night with a truck full of my alfalfa?"

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Forgotten Cave Murder Case

In the dark, damp recesses of a cave located deep in an oceanside cliff on Long Island, Two men, Jim and Ed, are using small electric flashlights to find their way over the slippery rocks, going deeper inside the tomb-like cave. Ed says "Take it easy, Jim. These rocks are covered with slime". Jim says "Yeah, let's have another look at that map. Well, we can't be far from what we're after". Ed says "Look, the cave breaks into two passages right ahead of us, and the map doesn't say which one to take". Jim says "Well, maybe they come together again farther up. I tell you what, I'll take the left passage and you take the right. Ed says "No, listen, Jim, let's get out of here. I'm afraid. Jim says "Oh, forget it. We may be a hundred yards away from a million dollars, and I'm seeing it through. I'm going into this part of the cave on the left". Ed says "Jim, I'm going back. I'm not staying in this cave another half...". Suddenly, Ed hears Jim yell. Ed says "Jim! what happened? Did you fall? Oh! There's a knife in his back. He's dead!" Later, Ed goes to see Mr. Keen in his office. He says "I must see Mr. Keen right away". Mike Clancy says "Take it easy, young fellow. What's got you so excited? I'm Mike Clancy, Mr. Keen's partner". Ed says "Please let me see Mr. Keen immediately. Either I'm mad or there's been a murder". Mr. Keen says "I overheard what this young man said, Mike. Come in, will you? Let's hear about it". Ed says "My name is Ed Johnson, Mr. Keen. And I'll never rest until I find who murdered my friend, Jim Ramsey. And got away with his body, besides..." Mr. Keen asks "Got away with his body, Mr. Johnson? Well, that sounds strange. Are you sure your friend was murdered?" Ed says "Mr. Keen, the local police thought I was a crank. They wouldn't believe my story. That's why I came here".

Gang Busters - The Case of the Temperate Thief

In a tiny neighborhood cleaning and pressing shop in the Yorkville district of the city of New York, an attractive, but over-dressed blonde named Stella sat at the counter thumbing through the pages of a magazine. A few steps away, the proprietor of the store, George, labored at a pressing machine trying to finish up his day's work. Stella says "George...George!" He asks "What?" Stella asks "Finished yet?" George says "Not yet, soon". A few seconds later, Stella says "George". He says "For crying out loud, Stella. Will you let me get finished up?" Stella says "You don't seem to realize you got a wife that likes to go out and enjoy herself a little". George says "Go out enjoy yourself. Who cares? Just let me get finished up here, that's all". Stella says "George, give it up, will you? There's at least five or six mobs crying for a guy with your talent". George says "Now, let's not start that again, Stella". She says "Except, in any one of them, you can take over. In one deal you'd make more than you make pressing pants in two years". George says "Can't you get it through your head? There's no such thing as one deal. One deal leads to another and another, until I wake up one day and find myself hooked again. So let me live a little bit". Stella says "Live? You call this living? How long can you exist taking in 20 or 30 dollars a day, especially when you got to support your mother out of it and everything". George says "Look let's not start the arguments about my mother". Stella says "And what about your brother Sonny? Why doesn't he contribute a little bit to her support too?" George says "Don't ask me what Sonny does or what he doesn't do. I only know what I do". Stella says "With Sonny, the dough is rolling in. He's throwing it around like water and you're just struggling along. George, you got a reputation in the rackets. Talk to Sonny. He's always got some deal cooking".

This Is Your FBI - The Unwelcome Guest

It is dinnertime in the home of the John and Emma Fulton, who live near a small city in upstate New York. Emma is in the dining room waiting for her husband to come home from work. John walks in and says "Emma, sorry I'm late". Emma says "Oh, that's all right, the food is still hot. Here, let me take your coat. You look tired". John says "I am. These meetings every night are beginning to get me down. So, do you know what I've been thinking? Maybe we ought to get away for a little vacation when these meetings are over". Emma says "Oh, that sounds wonderful. Would this be another business trip?" John says "Oh, no, Emma, just the two of us". Emma says "Oh, wonderful". She suddenly remembers something and says "Oh my goodness". John asks "What's the matter?" Emma says "That man who called while you were out last night, you know, the Connecticut call". John says "Oh, Mr. Parker". Emma says "Yes, I forgot all about him. He came here about an hour ago and he's waiting for you in the den". John says "Parker, I can't seem to place him". Emma says "He said he's an old friend".  John says "Well, I'll go see him. I'll be back in a minute". John walks into the den and says "Hello". Mr. Parker says "Hello, John. I'm Leonard Parker. Remember me?" John says "Well, I don't mean to be rude Mr. Parker, but, I'm afraid I don't". Parker says "And after all we went through". John says "Mr. Parker, you're obviously enjoying this, but I afraid I'll have to be getting back to my dinner". Parker says "Hey, wait a minute. You aren't very hospitable to an old bunk mate after 21 years". John says "Oh, I remember now". Parker says "You don't seem very happy to see me". John asks "Why did you come here?" Parker says "Take it easy, John, I didn't come here to blow any whistles". John says "I wouldn't if I were you. When I escaped from that road gang, you were with me, remember?"

The Epic Casebook - The Final Chapter

At the time when Sergeant Jackson found the body laying in the gutter, it appeared to be just a shabbily dressed corpse. Inspector Carr says "Shine your torch on him, will you Jackson? This is no tramp. Look at his hands and fingernails. Take us close enough to look at the face. Wait, I've seen this face before. Alright, let's take a look at the back of the head". To an experienced member of the Murder Squad, the lethal blow was an all too familiar sight. The matted hair, the trickle of blood staining the collar, but something was not familiar in an investigation of this sort. Despite the congealing blood and the gaping wound, Inspector Carr was astonished at the way the man's hair had been cut. It was much longer than was the prevailing fashion and it appeared as though the barber had exercised considerable care. Inspector Carr says "Look at the man's well-kept hands and manicured fingernails, despite having on an ill-fitting suit, cheap shoes, and shirt. Something doesn't gel, Jackson. It's  almost as though he's in fancy dress". Jackson asks "An actor, do you think, sir?" Carr says "Could be. Alright, Jackson, get the police ambulance to take him over to the mortuary. I don't think we'll have much difficulty in identifying the body". However, Inspector Carr was not correct about the identification. There were no record of his fingerprints. Neither the shirt, nor suit helped him. The clothes had been mass-produced. Finally, it was decided to publish the man's picture. That produced immediate results.

Jeff Regan, Investigator - The Lawyer and the Lady

Regan is in Anthony J. Lyon's office. Lyon says "I have a check from our new client. His name's Kramer, and he's a big lawyer". Regan asks "Do we need one again?" Lyon says "He wants to see you". Regan asks "What about?" Lyon says "He'll tell you, then you can tell me. I want you to be nice to him. He's a big man. His office is in the Park Central Building. Abercrombie, Kramer, and Schmitt is the name of the office. It's an important legal firm in the city". Regan asks "What's the job?" Lyon says "I told you he'd give you all of it". Regan says "Look, the last time I waited for a client to talk, he died". Lyon says "Look here, the kind of dough he pays, you could do janitor work for him and not ask questions". Regan says "You never learn". Lyon says "This is a certified check. It came by special messenger. He's waiting for you now" Regan asks "What else?" Lyon says "The message said he wanted all this done confidentially. No police, you understand". Regan says "You'd kidnap your own mother for cash, and then you'd starve to death charging yourself ransom". Lyon says "I'm gonna be patient with you, Regan". He says "This is another rotten deal". Lyon says "These big legal outfits can't afford to be dishonest". Regan says "You've been making a living doing it". Lyon says "Kramer's got a legitimate practice, I checked. I assure you I pay your salary and I take things as I see them". Regan says "Well, you need stronger glasses".

Screen Guild Theater - Spitfire

Two years after his plane had permanently won the Schneider Cup Trophy for England, Reginald J. Mitchell seemed unable to interest himself in anything but his garden. The competition for the Schneider Cup officially ended in 1931, so there were no more races to win and no more record-breaking planes to build. Being an aircraft designer, R.J. Mitchell "Mitch" became tired and worn out by the constant battle he had fought to get his ideas and designs across to potential benefactors. Mitch's wife, Diana, and his best friend, Flight Commander Jeffrey Crisp, conspired to take Mitch on a holiday in Germany. While there, they visited the Richtofen Club in Berlin, and met Dr. Powell Messerschmitt. He asks "Have you enjoyed your stay in Germany?" Mitch says "Very much indeed, thank you. We've only been here a week, but we're looking forward to another five".  Messerschmitt says "If I can help you to see anything special, Herr Mitchell..." Mitch says "Oh thanks. I have already visited one of your gliding clubs". Messerschmitt says "Gliders? Oh yeah, they have their uses. You think we make only gliders, but why?" Mitchell says "I don't want to be tactless, but..." Messerschmitt says "The Versailles treaty?" Mitch says "Well I suppose so, yes" Messerschmitt says "The Versailles treaty is dead. It is history, and like history, it is all over. What is important is what you do in the future. We are now preparing to make history. The Germans have had enough of being underdogs. Under Hitler, we shall be overlords". From that point, Mitch and Jeffrey knew they must forget about their holiday, and get back to England as soon as possible.

The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Dry Martini Caper

Gordon Martini, chairman of the board of the Martini Trading Company, had recently been the victim of an attempted kidnapping. He had received some injuries during the ordeal, and spent some time in the hospital. Upon leaving, he calls Sam Spade to meet him at his home located at 1000 Marina Boulevard. After Sam arrives, Martini decides that the best place to discuss his business with Sam would be in his limousine on his way to work. As they walk toward it, Martini sees his chauffeur appearing to be asleep in the back seat. He asks Sam "Can you drive a car?" Sam indicates that he can. Martini opens the car door and sees that the person is not his chauffeur, but a stranger with a gun. Shots are fired and Martini gets hit. As he goes down, Sam is under his 300lbs. of dead weight. By the time Sam rolled Martini off of him and got up, the gunman jumped out of the limousine and into a gray sedan that was double parked. Sam was only able to get part of the sedan's license plate. A crowd starts gathering around the scene. Soon, Gordon's wife Netta appears. She says "It's my fault. I called Ernie from our apartment window and asked him to come upstairs. I wanted him to return some lingerie that was the wrong color". Sam asks "Who's Ernie?" Netta says "He's our chauffeur. I was looking for the exchange slip when we heard the shots. Is he dead this time?" Sam says "Yeah, don't go to pieces". Netta says "Poor Gordon, he had so many enemies. He didn't drink well, you know, people dropped us like flies". Sam says "Well, they certainly dropped your husband".

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - The Malevolent Medic

Mr. Hal Horton of United Industries, pays a visit to Mr. Wolfe's office. Wolfe says "Well, I discouraged your visit here when you called earlier, Mr. Horton. However, I do have a sort of curiosity about the operation of so-called big business. May I offer you a glass of beer, and hear an explanation of the rise and fall of this morning's stock market?". Horton says "You don't think I've come here socially, do you? I wish to engage your services, but...." Wolfe says "Not available". Horton asks "You're a detective, aren't you?" Wolfe says "I specialize in cases that interest me". Horton says "I've just gotten here. I haven't told my story. I don't believe you even know who I am". Wolfe says "Oh, yes, we do. We do indeed. A millionaire". Horton asks "Did I offend you by speaking of a fee?" Wolfe says "No, on the contrary. It is that portion of your conversation which interested me most. Now, Mr. Horton, what have you done, sir?" Horton says "What have I done?" Wolfe says "One doesn't have to be a detective to recognize you're in trouble, Mr. Horton". He says "Look, Mr. Wolfe, I have done nothing. But, I've got a question that I've got to have answered. I need facts. They tell me you're the man who can give them to me". Archie says "If Nero Wolfe can't get them for you, they're not facts. They're fantasies, Mr. Horton". Horton says "My story's involved". Wolfe says "But the gist of it is, your beautiful wife, Leslie, a former model, died last week. The death certificate indicated a heart attack, but you are suggesting it was murder". Horton asks "How did you know?" Wolfe says "Never mind how I came to my conclusions, how did you come to yours?" Horton says "Leslie had been going to a doctor Benjamin Sloan. She'd been upset. He was giving her vitamin B shots, she told me". Wolfe says "You doubt that was true". Horton says "Dr. Sloan informed me after she died in his office, there'd been a heart condition from the beginning. Well, I don't believe it. Leslie was a very emotional girl. She'd have been quite frightened of a heart ailment. She would have told me about it." Wolfe says "Maybe she didn't comprehend its seriousness". Horton says "Dr. Sloan did".

Box 13 - Three to Die

Dan Holiday receives a letter in his Box 13 that reads "I need your help. I dare not go to the police for reasons I will explain when you see me. Please come to my office in the Security Building. Signed, Douglas McIntosh". Susie says "McIntosh, that's a Scottish name isn't it? Wonder what he wants?" Dan says "Well, if this man is the same Macintosh I looked up, he's building that new tunnel under the river". Susie says "Gee, maybe he wants you to be a hedgehog". Dan says "No Susie, they're called sandhogs. Well, I think I'll see what Mr. McIntosh has on his mind. I'll be at the Security Building, Susie". Dan arrived at the building and was shown into McIntosh's office. McIntosh says "So, you're the man, huh?" Dan says "I'm the man". McIntosh says "Alright, you call me Mac. What's your name Holiday?" He says "Call me Dan". Mac says "Alright, now Dan, I am in trouble". Dan says "Trouble gets around, fast. Mac says "Look here, I'll tell you quick. I'm a contractor. I bid on this new tunnel, got the bid, and posted my bond to finish the tunnel on time". Dan says "So far, everything's clear. What now?" Mac says "Then, I'm not going to finish in time". Dan asks "Well, why not?" Mac says "Now we get to the point, and a sharp point". Dan says "You say you're running into trouble?". Mac says "Aye, sabotage". Dan asks "Why don't you call the police?" Mac says "I can't man, it'd be publicity, unfavorable. I can't risk it". Dan asks "Oh, what's my problem?" Mac says "Find out who's doing this to me". Dan asks "You suspect someone of doing it?" Mac says "Oh look man, accidents like we've been having don't just happen. They're made to happen".

Bold Venture - He Who Laughs Last

Hal Dixon and his partner, Fanny Lane, are in Havana and staying at Shannon's Hotel. Slate is out with Fanny, showing her the town, while Saylor is stuck in the Hotel Lobby with Dixon and his unfunny jokes. Four hours later, Saylor says "Well, roll out the carpet. Here comes Lover Boy now". Slate says "You should have come with us, Saylor. Fanny's a lot of girl. We had a ball". Dixon asks "Where's my partner Shannon? Slate says "She's in her room. I took her by way of the balcony. The moon shines brighter there. You don't mind, do you Dixon?" He says "No, no, not a bit. Maybe Fanny can build it into a lair for the act". Slate says "Hey look Dixon, all we did was look at the sights". The next morning, Dixon comes to Fanny's room. He says "Fanny. It's Hal, Fanny. Come on, open up". Fanny says "Okay, what do you want? Dixon says "Tell me something, honey. You like Havana? Sure you do". Fanny asks "What are you talking about?" Dixon says "The first time I saw you, I knew about you. You were with Tommy Carpa, and he's in the clink right here in Havana, because, well, you pull a bank job in the locality, you get caught, you get the clink in the locality. That's why you were so anxious to come to Havana, Fanny". She says "Listen to me, Hal..." Dixon says "I'm sure it was. The dough Tommy robbed never turned up. You know where it is because Tommy told you. All that dough for us. For you and me, baby". Fanny says "Take your hands off me. Now, get out of here. Get out". Dixon hits her, and says "No. You don't talk to me like that. Never like that". Dixon waits for a few seconds, and says "Fanny, get up, baby. You hit your head on that bad old pipe, Fanny, huh? Come on, come on, get up. Hey, hey, baby. You're not going to get up, are you? Never. Well, we'll just have to put you someplace, baby. An alley? Sure. An alley. You went out with a guy named Shannon last night and you never got home. Shannon left you in an alley".

Pursuit - Pursuit on the Night Ferry

Scotland Yard had received word from an informer that the Night Ferry Express Train was to be held up on its run. At what time and exactly where was not known. So, Inspector Peter Black, his assistant Moffatt, Railroad Inspector George Hobson, as well as ten other men were making the journey in the hope of intercepting any attack. They had boarded the Night Ferry Express at 9:00 PM from the Victoria Station. There would be no halts until Dover, at which point the train would be run aboard the ferry and transported across the English Channel to Dunkirk. From there it would continue through to Paris. Trouble was expected somewhere between their present point and the final destination. After listening to some French passengers complaining about the food in the dining car, Hobson says "What's the time, Black?" Black says "It is 10 o'clock". Hobson says "I wouldn't mind a bite to eat myself". Black says "You'll have to wait until Dover for that. It's only 40 minutes". Hobson says "Well, if something's going to happen, I hope it's before the channel". Black asks "Do you get seasick, Hobson?" He says "Violently, don't talk about it". Black says "I won't. Look, hang on here will you? I'm going to see how Moffatt's getting on". After a few seconds, Moffett says "Hello, Sir". Black asks "Everything quiet, Moffatt?" He says "Nothing doing up here, Sir". Black says "Right. Well unless they're planning to stop the train when we get over to France, I don't think that I...." Moffatt says "Look out, there's a light up ahead. Something is on the rails, I think". Black says "Alright, you jump for it the second the train stops, Moffatt, and have your gun ready".

R.D. Wingfield - A Test to Destruction

John Somersham and his wife Gwen are sound asleep at their home. Suddenly, Gwen says "John, wake up. Someone's at the door". John says "What...what is it?" Gwen says "John I'm frightened. There's someone at the front door". John asks "What's the time? It's 17 minutes past 2 the middle of the night". Gwen says "Someone's knocking at the front door, listen" After a few seconds of silence, Gwen says "There was someone, John. It woke me up". John says "You imagined it. Now, I'd like to get some sleep". The doorbell starts ringing. John says "I hear it. Who can it be at this time of night". Gwen asks "What are you going to do?" John says "I'm going to see who it is. What do you think you're doing?" Gwen says "I'm coming with you". John says "You're not. You're staying there. If there's any trouble, lock yourself in the bedroom and phone for the police". John goes to the front door and asks "Who's there?" A voice on the other side of the door says "Police". John says "Police, just a moment". Gwen, who followed him to the door says "There's been an accident, I know it". As he opens the door, John says "I told you to stay up there, Gwen". Two men are at the front door. One of them says "Mr. John Somersham?" John says "Yes, that's me. What is it?" The man says "We're police officers, sir, can we come in?" John asks "Why?" He says "It's a bad news I'm afraid. It's about your son". Gwen says "About our son? Why?" John says "Don't get excited, Gwen, they've obviously come to the wrong address. Our son is fast asleep upstairs. Officer asks "You're quite sure he's upstairs?" John says "Quite sure". John says "Gwen, will you look in Simon's room?" She goes into his room and finds it empty. John looks at the officer and says "What is your name?" The officer says "Garwood, sir". John says "What has happened to our son?" Garwood says "He's safe and he's well and if you do exactly what we say you'll have him back again tomorrow". John says "You're not police officers, are you?"

The Amazing Mr. Malone - Haste Maketh Waste

Dutch Schneider, owner of the Belvedere Club, is sitting behind his mahogany desk when his intercom light starts flashing on and off with the appropriate sound effects. He answers it and asks "O'Neill, what's going on out there?" O'Neill says "Just what you think, Dutch. It's a raid. Dutch asks "Are they doing any damage?" O'Neill says "Can't you hear it?" Dutch says "No". O'Neill says "Take my word for it, they're playing awful rough". Dutch says "I'm glad they're having fun. Who's in charge?" Just then, a police officer walks into Dutch's office and says "I am, Mr. Schneider". Dutch says "Never mind, O'Neill". The officer asks "Did you want to see me?" Dutch say "Yes, officer. What is your name?" Officer says "Brooks, Lieutenant Sidney Brooks". Dutch asks "Why wasn't I notified of this raid? Your boys must have done at least a hundred thousand dollars worth of damage". Brooks says "Oh, easy". Dutch asks "Do you know who's going to pay for it? You". Brooks says "On my salary? Don't be silly". Dutch turns on the intercom and says "O'Neill, get me Arthur Hall on the phone". Brooks says "Oh now I get it. Is Arthur Hall your lawyer?" Dutch says "That's right". Brooks says "This is the funniest thing I've heard yet. So, he clipped you too, huh? I'm surprised at you Dutch". Dutch asks "What are you talking about?" Brooks says "I'll bet Arthur sold you a bill of goods that he could keep us out of your hair if you paid off to him". Dutch says "Well". Brooks says "Well, he was kidding you. Arthur Hall has as much influence in Chicago as my brother-in-law, and even with me on the force he can't get himself arrested".

Carter Brown Mysteries - High Sky Hoodoo

Whitney Kent, jet pilot and war hero, was pleased to be back, standing in the sunlight with the sight, sound, and smell of aircraft all around. He could see the lean lethal lines of the F-92k, Kent Aircraft's jet fighter beside me. He could also see the lean lovely lines of Sue Pearson, Kent Aircraft secretary, that is, his father's secretary, and he is Kent Aircraft. As the pilot Hank Jordan lit the torch and the twin jets build up, Sue Pearson turned to Whitney and asks "What are you going to do now that you're back, Whitney?" He says "I've made a resolution to get to know some of the people who work here better, you know, see as much of them as possible". Sue says "Lose that look in your eyes when you say that, Whitney. You make me feel like a bargain in the slave market". Whitney asks "What's going on here this morning? Is this is a test flight?" Sue says "In a way. He's moving. He's off the ground. There he goes". Whitney says "You sound awfully tense, Sue, for a routine test flight". Sue says "It's not a routine job. Where have you been the last six months, Whitney? Haven't you been reading the papers?" Whitney says "I've been too busy selling that fighter, remember? I come home with orders for the factory's entire output for the next two years. Not bad effort, huh?" Sue says "Not bad, just wasted". Whitney says "What?" Sue says "Didn't you know that all F-92ks have been grounded for the last six months". Whitney says "Grounded?" Sue asks "Didn't your father tell you? The air force took delivery of a dozen. Five crashed in one week. Five men were killed". Whitney asks "What went wrong with them?" Sue says "No one knows".

Calling All Cars - Twenty Keys to Death

On a little farm in the Great Central Valley of Oregon, Mrs. Slater is busily preparing her son, Dale, for a journey. She says "There now, there's socks, shirts, and toothbrush. That's about everything". Dale says "Thank you, Mother. I sure was nice of you to get me those things brand new". She says "Well, you'll want good durable clothes when you get to Los Angeles. Dale says "It's getting late. I've got to get started". Mrs. Slater says "Now, wait a minute, I almost forgot, these have to go in the bag". Dale says "Blankets? Now what the devil do I need with blankets in Los Angeles?" She says "Well, you never can tell what the weather will be Dale and I don't want you to catch a cold. Now, don't you believe all you read about the warm sun and the palm trees. I hear the nights down there can be downright chilly. There you are, now you are all packed". Dale says "Alright, I've got to get going". She says "Well, goodbye son". Dale says "Goodbye Mother, I'll send for you just as soon as I can get a job". She says "And don't you forget to write to me every day". Dale says "I won't. Goodbye". She says "Goodbye son". Dale Slater, Carpenter's helper, sets out for a new life in the Southland. True to his promise, he writes his mother every day. On June 15th, 1931, Dale's letter reads "The job opportunities in Los Angeles are scarce, but I am going to Boulder City on June 16th. with a man who knows several of the foremen there. He says that he can get jobs for both of us". That was the last letter Mrs. Slater received.

The Big Story - A Dead Certainty

As Kenneth McCormick, reporter for the Detroit Free Press Newspaper, is looking at a violent murder scene in the living room of a bungalow in the suburbs of Highland Park, Captain Walsh, Highland Park Detective, enters the room and introduces himself. Walsh says "You're the guy that got the Pulitzer Prize a few years ago". McCormick says "Oh, you have a good memory Captain. What's the dead man's name?" Walsh says "George F. Redway, age 69, worked in The Candy Factory" McCormick says "Looks like he took quite a beating. What did he die of?" Walsh says "Broken ribs, probably punctured his lungs. Death occurred around midnight last night, and was reported early this morning. Anything else you want to know?" McCormick says "Well, I'd like to get an interview with his family". Walsh says "You can't, he hasn't got any. One of the neighbors found his body". McCormick says "I see. What do you think the motive was? Robbery?" Walsh says "What else? Look at the joint". McCormick says "Someone sure took it apart, but this bungalow, Captain, the furnishings, the way it's kept. What I mean is, it doesn't look like the old guy had much to be robbed of". Walsh says "Somebody must have thought he had". McCormick asks "What about all these muddy tracks on the floor?" Walsh says "Who knows. Anyone could have made them, even Redway himself. Ah, I hate this kind of case". McCormick says "You know why? Because the motive  is too broad, too impersonal. Any one of five thousand bums or hoodlums could have bust in, beaten up the occupant, ransacked the joint, and cleared out."

Theater Five - The Fix

A desperate young man that calls himself "Duke" is hiding outside Doctor Rand's office, trying to avoid a police officer, and waiting for the last patient to leave, so that he can visit the doctor. When the officer was near the corner, the light in the Doctor's office went. Duke knew it was time to make his move. He runs across the street and meets the doctor at the office door. He says "Doctor Rand? I'd like to see you for a couple of minutes and talk to you". Doctor Rand says "I don't believe I know you, do I?" Duke says "No". Doctor says "Well, of course that's not important, but it's very late and I was...." Duke says "I know, Doc, but it's an emergency. If I can't talk to you, I don't know what I'll do. I swear I don't." Doctor says "Oh, all right. Come on in. Let me get the lights. In here, into my office. Now, what seems to be the trouble?" Duke says "Doc, I need a fix. I'm not kidding around. I'm giving it to you straight. I'm on the stuff and need help, you dig?". Doctor says "Yes, I think so, but what on Earth brought you here to me?" Duke says "I was just taking a chance, Doc, but I had to do it. You see, I lost my connection. They picked him up a couple of days ago, and I haven't able to score, get what I need since". Doctor says "But I still don't understand". Duke says "I told you. I took a chance. I live near here and you're the only Doc around here at night. I waited until I saw your light go out. That meant that there was no one else here with you". Doctor says "I see, and I'm sorry because I'm afraid you've made a mistake. You see, I'm not that kind of a doctor. I'm a psychiatrist".

Suspense - Night on Red Mountain

A man named Battalia pulls his car into a service station named Walt's Summit Service, about 32 miles south of Victorville, California. He stops his car near the gas pumps, and honks his horn. Walt Parsons, owner, says "I'm sorry, sir. I didn't hear you drive in. You can't hear much of anything when the wind starts blowing". Battalia says "Fill her up. You better check the oil and water, too. You got any hot coffee inside?" Walt says "Yeah, hot and black". Battalia says "That's for me. Must be close to zero". Walt says "It's not that bad, It's down to around 20 degrees, but it will drop tonight though. Radio says we might get a blizzard". Battalia says "And they call this sunny California". Walt says "Well, we're more than 5,000 feet here. It's 6,500 feet at the top of the pass, up the road a piece". Battalia says "Yeah, I know. I just came over it". Walt asks "You heading north?" Battalia says "Yeah, Vegas. How far is it from here?" Walt says "It's 260 miles from Victorville, and Victorville is 32 miles from here. What's the matter? Are you lost?" Battalia asks "What makes you think so?" Walt says US Highway 66 is a direct route. Not many cars come across Red Mountain in the winter". Battalia asks "Say, ain't I seen you someplace before?" Walt says "No, not unless you've been through here before". Battalia says "Ain't never. You come from back east?" Walt says "Never been. I come from up north, Yreka". Battalia says "Funny. If you'd take that mustache off, you'd be a ringer for a kid I once knew back in Jersey City named Joey Perino. Funny. Yeah, look-alikes. You run into them sometime". Walt says "Sure". Battalia says "Without that mustache, I'd swear you would be..." Walt says "Mistaken". Battalia says "Yeah. Well, um, where do I find the coffee?" Walt says "Right inside. Sally will take care of you".

A Case for Dr. Morelle - The Sleepwalker

Mr. Richard Wilson arrives at Dr. Morelle's office for his scheduled appointment. Miss Frayle says "This is Mr. Wilson, Dr. Morelle". Morelle says "Good morning". Wilson says "Good morning, doctor". Morelle says "Thank you, Miss Frayle. Sit down, Mr. Wilson" Wilson says "Thank you. It's very good of you to see me so quickly". Morelle says "You have my assistant, Miss Frayle, to thank". Wilson says "It was her I spoke to yesterday on the phone and made the appointment". Morelle says "A somewhat impressionable young woman, inclined to be influenced by an appeal to the emotions". Wilson says "Well, I did make it sound rather urgent". Morelle says "A matter of life and death was Miss Frayle's description. You see, it was upon her insistence that it was a case of such urgency that I agreed to see you". Wilson says "I'm very grateful to Miss Frayle. If I did sound so worked up, well, it could be a matter of life and death". Morelle asks "For whom, Mr. Wilson? For you?" Wilson says "No, Dr. Morelle. It's my mother. I'm afraid that I'm going to murder her". Morelle says "Try to relax, Mr. Wilson. Let me reassure you that it isn't altogether unusual for children to wish their parents dead and sometimes to the extent that they become horrified that they may transform the thought into action". Wilson says "I'm not a child, Dr. Morelle". He says "Quite, there are few adults who are not inhibited by some hangover of childhood influences".

Night Beat - The Football Player and the Syndicate

Randy has the night off and a date with the little blonde at the information desk. He talked her into going dancing with him, and is supposed to pick her up at 9:00 PM. It was currently 8:30 PM and he is still trying to find a flower shop to buy her a corsage for the evening. He walked to the edge of skid row, and finally found a florist shop in the center of a shabby office building. Randy looks through the window and sees a grey-haired old lady pinning a boutonnière on the lapel of a chunky fellow in a shiny blue serge suit. As Randy came through the door, the fellow spun around like he was expecting the worst. The grey-haired lady says "Will you hold still so I can get this flower in place?" The chunky fellow says "I'm sorry Mrs. Donleven, I'm expecting somebody and I thought maybe this fellow might be the one". Mrs. Donleven says "Alright, now you just stay quiet. I'll be with you in a moment, sir". Randy says "Alright, there's no hurry. No hurry at all there". Mrs. Donleven says "Now, isn't that beautiful. My husband set it aside especially for you". The chunky fellow says "Tell your husband thanks. No matter how punk I feel, if I get a fresh flower in my lapel, that picks me up better than a shot of raw gin. How much do I owe you?" She says "Fifty cents". While handing her the coins, he accidentally drops them. She says "Oh, I'll pick it up. You seem upset tonight. This person you're going to meet must be quite important". He says "Yeah, sure is. He's the man who's going to put me out of my misery. Tell your husband next time I need a flower, he better make it a nice white lily".

The Mysterious Traveler - I Won't Die Alone

Two young men are speeding along in a car on a lonely West Virginia road at 70 miles per hour. There's a tense look on the face of the driver, Steven Martin, as he takes the curves on the road without slowing down. His companion, Chuck Williams, nervously wipes the perspiration from his face. He turns and watches the road behind fearfully now and then, glancing at Steve for reassurance. Steven says "Turn on the radio, Chuck. Let's see if they got an alarm out yet". Chuck says "Yeah. Okay. What do you think our chances are Steve?" He says "Hard to say. It all depends on how fast the cops spread the word". On the radio, Steve and Chuck hear "The two men robbed the Third National Bank of Lewisburg of over a quarter of a million dollars shortly before closing time. Word has just been received that the two bank robbers are now driving east on Highway 6B towards the Allegany Mountains. Steve says "That's not good". The radio announcement continues "State Police Car 9, take up position at junction of Highway 11A and River Road. State Police Car 10, take up position at junction of Highway 3 and Highway 6B. That is all. Stand by for further orders". Chuck says "Steve, Highway 6B, we're on it. You got to turn back. We're headed for a trap". Steve says "Take it easy, will you? There's still a chance. Twenty miles ahead, there's a small dirt road that'll detour us right around them". Chuck says "Twenty miles? We'll never make it. Isn't there any other road we can turn off on?" Steve says "No, I was born in these parts. I know every inch of the country". Chuck says "Steve, let's ditch the car and cut toward the mountains on foot". Steve says "Are you crazy? It's 40 miles to the mountains. We'd never make it walking. We've got to keep driving. It's our only chance".

Dragnet - The Big Gangster - Part 1

Detective Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero were working the night watch out of the Los Angeles Police Homicide Division. At 5:35 PM, they got out of their car and walked toward the scene of the crime, The Loupos Cafe. One or more persons shot up the cafe using a machine gun. Romero says "Look at that, Joe. Took out the whole front of the place". As they walked inside, another officer was there named Shelton, from the Hollywood Division. Shelton says "My partner Taylor and I picked up the call in our car. Nobody was hurt". Romero asks "What's the story?" Just then, Captain Elliot appears at the scene. Elliot looks at the damage, and says "Not much of it left". Friday says "Shelton here was in the cruiser, he can fill us in". Shelton says "The intended victim was Gus Valentine. He's over there with Taylor, my partner. According to Valentine, he stopped in the restaurant here for a drink. He was in there about 15 minutes, came out to hail a cab, and this car came around the corner, from down there, Sunset and Clayton. They whipped by close to the curb and opened up". Elliot says "There's a laundry there on one side of the place and a dry cleaning joint on the other side". Shelton says "Yes sir, it's a miracle, but nobody was hit". Friday asks "Did you get anything on the car?" Shelton says "Nothing, so far. It happened so fast, nobody got a good look at it". Romero asks "How about Valentine? Does he have any ideas?" Shelton says "I don't know. Taylor's getting the information". Elliot asks "Did anyone see anything? Any witnesses?" Shelton says "Yes sir, a couple, a newsboy, Tim Benson, and a lady in the dry cleaning  place, Agnes Rebar. Neither of them got a license number". 

Dragnet - The Big Gangster - Part 2

It was 10:00 PM when Detective Sergeants Friday, Romero, and Captain Elliot walked out of the murder room at the Ferndale Sanitarium and went down to the end of the hall, the emergency room. A doctor and a nurse were attending to Miss Stallings, who was present in the room when Valentine was shot. The doctor asks "Where are the bullets that were removed from Miss Stallings?" The nurse says "Right on this table, doctor". The doctor says "There they are, Captain Elliott". Elliot says "Thank you. Romero, you want to mark them for evidence?" Romero says "All right". Friday says "Doctor, I wonder if it'd be all right if we asked Miss Stallings a few questions". Doctor says "I think so. She's still in a bad state of shock, if you'll be as brief as possible. Miss Stallings, these men are police officers. This is Captain Elliott, this is Sergeant Friday, am I right?" Friday says "That's right, this is my partner, Sergeant Romero. You were in the room when Gus Valentine was shot?" Miss Stallings says "Yes, I saw it". Elliot asks "Did you get a look at the men that did the shooting?" She says "I don't remember". Elliot asks "Can you describe them?" She says "I don't know". Elliot asks "Are you sure you're feeling up to talking now?" She says "I don't know". Romero asks "Do you have any idea who the men were?" She says "No". Romero says "Maybe we can talk to you later". Miss Stallings says "I don't care what you do!, do you hear me?" The doctor says "She has nervous shock". Romero says "We didn't mean to upset her". Doctor says "You didn't. I thought maybe she might be able to help you a little, but I guess not. Better make it sometime tomorrow morning. She'll be all right then".

Dangerous Assignment - Memory Chain Equation

Steve walks into the Commissioner's office. Ruth says "Well, here he is Commissioner. I have your plane ticket at my desk when you're ready, Steve" Steve says "Okay, Ruth. Well, where am I going this time, Commissioner?" He says "To Munich. Your plane leaves in one hour. You'll be looking for the memory chain". Steve asks "Memory chain? I hope it is no relation to the daisy chain". Commissioner says "Seriously, Steve, this is the toughest proposition we've ever been up against. it's a skillfully organized pipeline through which vital information has been leaking out of this country to Eastern Europe. There are no documents involved. It's all done by a system of runners. Each runner memorizes the information and passes it on to the next one by word of mouth and right now a vital chemical equation is somewhere along that pipeline". Steve asks "Any idea how far along the chain it is by now?"  Commissioner says "Yes, we caught up with the first runner in Lisbon, but two days too late. He'd already passed the message on. We then traced runner number two to Paris, but we were six hours too late there". Steve says "It sounds like we're running a poor second all along the line". Commissioner says "Yes and I'm sending you over there to come in first for a change. We now have reason to believe that the next transfer point is Munich and we have a tip that a woman named Eva Schaefer may be one of the runners. One of our agents is in Munich now, Kurt Allison. Steve get over there, work with him, and do anything you need to keep that equation from getting through. You've got your assignment. Good luck.

The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Raw Deal

It's Sunday night in New York and in Room 508 of the Hotel Westland, four men sit around a table on which stand a couple of beer bottles, some glasses, ashtrays, and 65,000 dollars in cash. Gilbert Banister, the eldest and fattest of the group studies the five playing cards in his hand, then places them on the table.  He picks up the deck, turns to the tall blonde-haired young man on his left, and asks "How many, Summers?" He says "I'll take two". Bannister says "Two it is". He turns to the next player and asks "Cress, how many?" Cress says "I'll play these". Banister says "Pat hand, huh? How about you, Freytag?" Freytag says "I have to think about this". Suddenly, the poker players hear a knock at the door. Banister asks "Yes, who is it?" Someone from the hall answers "Bellboy". Banister says "Alright, come in. Well, Freytag, made up your mind?" Freytag says "Yeah, I think I take one card". Banister says "Alright, there you are. Now you, son, you can put the beer down. What....say, you're not a bellboy". He says "What do you know, I guess I'm not". Cress says "Look, he's got a gun". The gunman says "That's right, Bright Eyes. Now, everybody sit tight, except Fatso. You, Fatso, get up, walk over to the wall, and face it. That's right. We do this one at a time. Now you, Blondie". Summers gets up and goes to the wall. Gunman says "Now you, Bright Eyes". Cress says "Okay, only be careful with that gun". Gunman says "Yeah sure. Well, Baldy, that leaves you. Come on get moving". Freytag says "Alright, only first I do this!" Freytag tries to attack the gunman, but gets himself knocked out. Gunman says "Alright, hold it fellows. Stay right where you are. Baldy made a little mistake that's all. He's sleeping it off. I better clear up this table so you fellows can have some more room". Gunman grabs all the money and says "Alright, fellows, now you can get back to your game. Only, I think this time it's going to be penny ante".

Tales of the Texas Rangers - Apache Peak

After midnight, on October 4, last a late model blue sedan comes to a stop at a traffic light on the highway leading Southwest out of Wichita Falls, Texas. While the driver waits for the light to change, a figure moves out from the shadows and taps on the window of the sedan. He asks "Going toward Haskell, mister? The driver says "I don't know. Where is it? I'm headed for El Paso". Stranger says "That's my direction. How about a ride?" Driver says "All right, hop in". Stranger says "Thanks, mighty hard getting a ride". Driver asks "How far is, Haskell?" Stranger says "It's about 80 miles. I'm going past there, up near Apache Peak. It ain't far from El Paso". Driver says "Oh good, it will keep me from falling asleep with the wheel. I got to be in El Paso in the morning for a business appointment". Stranger asks "What kind of business are you in? Driver says "Salesman, airplane parts". Stranger says "If you get tired, I can drive a spell". Driver says "Hey, that's a thought. Soon as I start to feel sleepy". Stranger says "Sure, get a chance to rest up". After a few hours of driving, Driver says "It's almost 4:00 A.M. We'll be in Odessa in about 20 minutes. You want to take over?" Stranger says "Yeah". Driver says "I guess I can stop any place on this highway. We haven't seen another car in an hour". The driver pulls the car to the side of the road, stops, and says "I'll slide over. You get out and come around. Stranger says "No, you get out. Driver says "Well, it's just as easy for you... hey, what are you doing with that gun?" Stranger says "I need money, mister, and you got it". Driver says "Sure, I'll give it to you. I won't report it or anything". Stranger says "I know you won't". Gun shots are then heard.

Stand By for Crime - The Clueless Crime Spree

Chuck Morgan was on his way downtown to pick up his secretary, Carole Curtis. Lately, she had been involved in welfare work and had just attended a meeting with disabled veterans of the Korean war. Carole is telling Chuck all about her meeting, but Chuck's mind is on the latest crime spree in Los Angeles. The latest series of crimes was unusual, due to the fact that the unknown perpetrator left no clues at all. No telltale cigarette stubs, no strand of hair or thread from a torn garment, nothing. A few minutes later, Chuck and Carole reach the studio. Chuck pulls his car into the into a loading zone to let Carol out. He suddenly sees Pappy Mansfield, owner of the radio station, coming out of the building, looking concerned. Pappy says "Hey Chuck, wait a minute". Chuck says "Hi Pappy, what's wrong?" Pappy says "Get out to North Hollywood as fast as you can. There's been a murder. Police Lieutenant Bill Meggs is positive it's your mystery criminal". Pappy gave them the address to  a two-story house on Cling Street. It was late afternoon when Chuck and Carole arrived. There were two squad cars in front of the house. The officer on guard at the front door waved them inside. They went up a flight of stairs and found Lieutenant Meggs in a room at the end of the hall. Meggs says "Hi Chuck, Hello Carole. Thought you two would be along soon". Chuck says "It's finally happened". Meggs says "Yep. This one's as bad as the others". Chuck asks "Well, what makes you so sure it's the work of the mystery criminal?" Meggs says "Same deal. No clues, nothing to go on". Chuck asks "Any fingerprints?" Meggs says "None at all".

Broadway is My Beat - The Marcia Dean Murder Case

Sergeant Tartaglia brings in a man named Harry Dean to see Detective Danny Clover. Danny says "Close the door, Tartaglia. It's okay, you can stay. Just close the door. Sit down, Mr. Dean". He says "Thank you".  Danny says "What's on your mind?" Dean says "I'm 46 years old, Mr. Clover. I live at 903 Hillcrest Road in Queens. Once, when I was six and a half, I stole a peppermint stick. I got caught. Well, I mean, I gave myself up to my mother". Danny says "Go on, Mr. Dean". He says "I wanted to draw a parallel. Two days ago, I stole 20,000 dollars". Danny asks "And you're giving yourself up to me?" Dean says "Well, it was for my wife. You understand that, don't you?" Danny says "Just that you stole 20,000. That's all". Dean says "Well, here's my wife, Marcia's photograph. She's going on 43 now. Not very attractive anymore. I know that. She looks like what she is, after 20 years of me, a bank teller". Danny asks "You stole the money from the bank?" Dean says "Well, I stole 20,000 from the Charles Street National Bank where I worked because I was told I could have Marcia back for that amount of money". Danny asks "Are you trying to tell me that Marcia was kidnapped?" Dean says "Yeah, don't you see?" Danny says "All right. Go on". Dean says "Well, about nine o'clock yesterday, I got a phone call. A man said Marcia wouldn't be hurt if I took the money to that summer resort, Far Rockaway, register at the Idlewild Arms, put the money in the bottom bureau drawer, and leave. I did it, but they lied to me. Marcia hasn't come home. They've done something to her". Danny says "Tartaglia, Nothing to the newspapers about this. I'll get this picture of Mrs. Dean on the wires and then go up to Far Rockaway". Tartaglia says "Okay, Danny". Dean asks "What happens to me, Mr. Clover?" Danny says "Just what you expected, you go to jail".

Nick Carter, Master Detective - Murder in the Night

Nick and Patsy are spending a short vacation at the home of Walter Summers, Sheriff of a small county in upper New York State. Their vacation there had been peaceful, until the sheriff receives a certain telephone call from the local milkman, Jed Peter, who says "Sheriff, I'm at the Parsons place. You know out on the edge of town". Sheriff says "Yes, I know. What's the matter?" Jed says "Well, I stopped in here a while back to deliver the Parsons their milk, like I always do, and when I got here I found his wife Laura tied up to a chair. I asked her what had happened. She couldn't talk much, but she said something about a man killing her husband and tying her up. I looked for him and sure enough, I found him. Mr. Parsons is dead. He was shot through the head. You better get out here right away!" Sheriff says "Mr. Parsons has been murdered?" Jed says "Yeah sheriff, and Laura Parsons is in pretty bad shape. You better hurry up!" Sheriff says "Alright, Jed, I'll be right over soon as I can. Now, don't touch a thing and don't let nobody else touch anything". Jed says "I won't". Nick wakes up and says "Hey, what's all that about Walt?" Sheriff says "Oh, I woke you up didn't I? I'm sorry. Well, to be honest, I ain't sorry because I had to wake you up, anyhow". Nick says "So early in the morning? It can't be more than 6:00 o'clock". Sheriff says "It's a quarter to 6:00, but murderers don't care what time it is".  Nick says "Murderer? Don't tell me somebody killed somebody way up here in the country?" Sheriff says "Yes, darn it. It's the first time in my sixteen years of being Sheriff, I ever had a murder in this county. I'm sure glad you're here, Nick".

Under Arrest - The Willing Victim Report

Mrs. Mollison pays a visit to Mr. David Hale's office at the new airport. Dave says "Please have a seat, Mrs. Mollison. Now, how can I help you?" Mrs. Mollison says "I understand you're in charge of leasing out space here at the new city airport". Dave says "Well, not airfield or hangar space. Just commercial space in the various buildings. What did you have in mind?" Mrs. Mollison says "A luggage shop, Mr. Hale, smart and expensive". Dave says "Yes. What is your address Mrs. Mollison?" She says "Twenty one, Courtney Road. Previously, I was thinking of a smart shop with dresses, suits, coats, and accessories. i had a shop of that kind in Seattle". Dave says "Yes, I had that impression when you came in. That seemed to be more your style than luggage". Mrs. Mollison says "I'd take that as a compliment, Mr. Hale. Oh, have you the time?" Dave says "It's 11:45". Mrs. Mollison says "Oh dear, I'll be late for my next appointment. Could we meet again Mr. Hale? He says "Why, it would be a pleasure, Mrs. Mollison". She says "May I telephone you in the next day or so? He says "Anytime, Mrs. Mollison". After she leaves, Dave says "Oh, Mrs. Mollison". He phones his secretary and says "Miss Sherman, the lady who just left my office...oh, gone so quickly. That's too bad, she left her handbag on my desk". Later that day, Dave visits Police Captain Jim Scott. The captain, noticing that he was carrying the handbag, says "Well Mr. Hale, do you want our lost and found department?". Dave says "I know it seems odd, Captain Scott, but open the handbag". Scott opens it and says "Oh, I see". Dave says "She didn't come back right away, so I opened it to look for her address, and that's what I found". Scott says "A .25 caliber automatic".

Mr. and Mrs. North - Wheel of Chance

A dubious character named Harry Connors is in his New York brownstone room, nervously pacing the floor. Finally, the phone rings. He says "Hello?". The voice on the line says "Connors?" He says "Yeah, where you been, Lorenz? I've been waiting". Lorenz says "You're too nervous, Connors. Irritable, a sign of insecurity". Connors says "Your telegram said you'd call..." Lorenz says "I'm calling long distance, my friend. Words are expensive". Connors says "Okay, Lorenz". Lorenz says "Do you have a pencil handy? Take this down. It's a grey convertible, 1953 model. New York license plate 24S373. You can learn the name of the owner from the motor vehicle bureau or whatever it's called in New York City". Connors says "Yeah, that'll be easy". Lorenz says "You'll find our prize in the left front wheel. Understand?" Connor says "The left front wheel, okay". Lorenz says "Car should be in New York within the next 48 hours, a young couple driving. They went through customs here at the border two days ago". Connors asks "No trouble?" Lorenz says "Why should there be trouble? They seemed like such respectable people". A couple of days later, Jerry and Pam North arrive home from their three week vacation. While they are getting the luggage out of their car, a man walks up to them and says his name is Connors, and he is a new tenant in their apartment building. He says he is getting acquainted with the neighborhood. Connors says "I'm from out of town, you know, and I can't get used to this New York parking situation. Where do you park your car?" Pam says "Well, Jerry usually keeps ours on that street behind the building". Jerry says "There's usually a space or two there. Connors says "Oh, that's good to know. Thanks, Mr. North". After Connors leaves, Pam asks "Jerry, do we know that man?" Jerry says "No". Pam asks "Then, how in the world did he know our name?"

Walk Softly, Peter Troy - Lydia and the Long Shot

Lydia Laverton is speaking with her uncle the 10th Baron Elderly. He says "Well, I don't know. Yeah, I suppose we'll have to do something". Lydia says "You should sell out, Uncle, that's what". Baron says "Sell the estate? You can't be serious?" Lydia says "Of course I'm serious. You could get a couple of hundred thousand for this place, and live in comfort for the rest of your life". Baron says "Live in comfort? What's that got to do with it? We're talking about the Elderly Estate. This land's been in my family for three hundred years". Lydia says "Yes, it's beginning to look like it, Uncle, a run down, scruffy old place. Baron says "Of course, it's run down. It's difficult keep up like we did in the old days. Heaven knows I'm doing what I can to make ends meet". Lydia says "But it isn't enough is it?". Baron says "What do you expect me to do? I opened the castle to tourists who tramp in and out five days a week for three a head". Lydia says "Oh, I know you don't like having the public crawling all over the place". Baron says "It's better than your other suggestion, selling the estate. No, I can't do that. Never do that" Lydia says "No, instead you'll run yourself broke trying to make ends meet, then you'll die and the estate will have to be sold to pay debts". Baron says "Don't say that. No, the place will never be sold, never". Lydia asks "Alright then, what are you going to do?" Baron says "I suppose I could put a soda fountain in the stables". Lydia says "It wouldn't make any difference to the tourist trade". Baron says "Can you think of anything?" Lydia says "I was turning over one idea in my mind, it's a little unorthodox, but it might work". Baron says "Oh, don't just stand there girl. Let's have it".

The Adventures of Frank Race - The Adventure of the Green Doubloon

Frank Race and Mark Donovan are on a plane heading toward Central America. They are a few minutes from the landing field at Kalan, gate to the eastern entrance of the Panama Canal. Frank says "We're losing altitude, we'll be on the ground shortly". Mark says "I hope the weather is nicer down there than it is up here. It's been a very bumpy ride. Why did we have to come to this place, anyhow?" Frank says "To see if we can persuade an embezzler to part with 300,000 dollars in exchange for his freedom". Mark says "300 G's? So why didn't they just get in touch with the cops down here and have them latch on to the guy?" Frank says "The company figures he might give up the money if I can convince him of the error of his ways, and promise that no charges will be pressed". Mark asks "Look, who is the guy? What makes them so sure he's down here?" Frank says "His name is David Bellamy, and he's a passenger on the S.S. Kermit bound for Peru. According to the timetable, the Kermit figures to be in port at Kalan, waiting to go through the locks to the Pacific". Mark asks "You know anything about this Bellamy character?" Frank says "Yes. He used to be a radio actor and a master of dialects. Then he got in trouble and spent some time in prison. While he was there, he learned accounting". Mark says "Brother, must have learned plenty to be able to juggle 300 grand. Hey look, if he learned accounting while he was locked up, what did they lock him up for in the first place?" Frank says "He served eight years for manslaughter, Mark. He killed a man with his bare hands".

I Was a Communist for the FBI - Abby, as in Abigale

Comrade Revchinco has party work for Matt Cvetic. Revchinco says "Comrade Cvetic, you know of course about the organization known as the American Rally for Peace and Tolerance". Cvetic says "The ARPT, yes, something for us to infiltrate I take it". Revchinco says "My dear Cvetic, do you pretend not to know that the ARPT has been a Communist front for five years?" Cvetic says "I'm not pretending anything, I just didn't know it". Revchinco says "Strange, the FBI knows it". Cvetic says "The FBI?" Revchinco says "At least, the ARPT is suspected of being a party front". Cvetic says "Well, that's something else then. Nothing I can do about it, is there?" Revchinco says "You will think of something to re-establish confidence in the American Rally for Peace and Tolerance before it's too late". Cvetic says "That's a pretty big order, coming cold like this". Revchinco says "Two hundred and eighty local members of ARPT will cooperate in any workable plan to, whitewash them". Cvetic says "Hasn't the Kremlin a plan? Why are we the patsy?" Revchinco says "Five o'clock comrade Cvetic". He asks "What about five o'clock?" Revchinco says "I will be waiting here for you to discuss your plan". Cvetic, steaming, left the meeting quietly. He goes out to find a good, safe pay station and telephones his FBI contact. A meeting is set up at a little cafe. Cvetic tells his contact about ARPT and his assignment. The contact says "We always wanted to be dead sure that the ARPT was really a red front. We are sure now, thanks to you. That's a big service. Now as to your assignment, do you have any ideas for Revchinco at five o'clock?" Matt says "Blank. Nothing".

Philo Vance - The White Murder Case

A racket boss, Ricky, is waiting for one of his soldiers, Harry, to report on Peter White. When Harry appears, Ricky says "I've been waiting for you, Harry, come on in. What is going on?" Harry says "Boss, that extortion we got with Peter White is off". Ricky says "I'm listening". Harry says "He's hot as a two bit pistol. I just trailed the guy, White, like you told me to. So, there I am trailing him and where do you think he goes?" Ricky says "How would I know?" Harry says "He goes right to the office of Philo Vance". Ricky says "Philo Vance the private investigator?" Harry says "Well, there couldn't be two guys with that name, and Vance is one guy I don't want to mess with. He's too smart for us, you know that". Ricky says "Sure he's smart, Harry, but I've had this racket plan for too long to let any one guy spoil it. We're going through with it, Vance or no Vance". Harry says "Well, if this guy white has hired Vance, you still think you can put the heat on him?" Ricky says "That's right. That's what I think". Harry says "Oh, but Boss, we're putting our head in a sling, we can't grab Peter White with Vance around". Ricky says "That's just the point, Harry. You and I will see that Vance isn't around".

Counterspy - The Case of the Insidious Impersonation

Counterspy Agent David Harding is receiving a message from Agent Ferguson in Washington. Ferguson says "Urgent, reference Confidential File R33X". Harding says "Go ahead, Ferguson". Ferguson says "The State Department requests that you personally meet the ocean liner S.S. Tregania, which is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 A.M. in New York, Pier 33". Harding says "All right Ferguson, notify the party's concerned that I'll board the Tregania at the Ambrose lighthouse". Ferguson says "Yes sir, will do". Harding then makes another call to Agent Peters. He says "Peters, notify Spalding that I'm putting him in charge of our present operation here on the west coast until you and I get back. Now, after you talk to Spaulding, call the airport and order the jet to be ready for a take-off within an hour. We're making an emergency flight to New York, Peters. I'll give you the details on the way". Later, while on the flight, Peters asks "Well, Mr. Harding, how about those details?" Harding says "Peters, we are flying to New York in regards to Confidential File R33X. That's the code number for a special mission to Washington by Mr. Ramon Sierra". Peters asks "The Philippine Statesman?". Harding says "Yes, Mr. Sierra and his aide, Colonel Manuel Quinto are scheduled to arrive in New York tomorrow morning". Peters says "I don't get it, David, why New York?" Harding says "Well, Mr. Sierra is ostensibly taking a long ocean voyage for his health". Peter asks "Is this a cover-up for his business here?" Harding says "Exactly, very careful plans were made not to arouse the suspicions of espionage agents in the Philippines. The secret conference in Washington will deal with a defense plan for the islands in case of a surprise attack, like what happened in Korea". 

Whitehall 1212 - The Case of the Fatal Bath

A letter is passed along to Inspector Steven Rockeed's desk. It is addressed to Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, and sent from a man named Crittenden, living at Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. While the Inspector was glancing over it, a visitor was announced. He came in and laid a three day old copy of the Morning Telegraph newspaper on the Inspector's desk. The visitor asks "Are you Inspector Rockeed?" He answers "Yes". The visitor says "My name is Norman Ramsey, formerly of Blackpool, but now a resident in Shepherd's Bush. I've been carrying this paper around for three days". Rockeed asks "Why?" Ramsey says "This article here". Ramsey points to the article. Rockeed reads "Highgate tragedy, bride drowns in bath". He looks at Mr. Ramsey and asks "What about it Mr. Ramsey?" Ramsey says "I've come here because I was a witness to a very similar case two years ago". Rockeed asks "Where, sir?" Ramsey says "In Blackpool, where I formerly lived. A bride drowned in her bath just two days after her wedding". Rockeed asks "What was her name?" Ramsey says "Her name was Brown". Rockeed says "I see. Well, Mr. Ramsey you are to be commended for bringing this to our attention. That was also her husband's name, I assume". Ramsey says "Stanley Brown was his name". Rockeed asks "What happened to him? Do you remember?" Ramsey says "I don't know. He went away the day his wife was buried, in rather a hurry I thought". Rockeed asks "Are you making an accusation Mr. Ramsey?" Ramsey says "I'm just telling you what I know about an extraordinary coincidence". Rockeed asks "Did you know the wife's maiden name?" Ramsey says "I believe it was Crittenden".

Hollywood Star Playhouse - An Obit for Joe

Reporter Joe Cathcart and the Police Lieutenant Halloran are looking at a once attractive blonde, in her early 30s, that is now on a slab in the city morgue. Halloran says "Yep, there you are. The unidentified body picked up off Pier 23, at the end of of Greenwich Street, at 3 P.M. yesterday. The Medical Examiner thinks she hit the water Tuesday night around 8 o'clock". Joe says "Okay Lieutenant, suicide?" Halloran says "And what else?" Joe says "I'm asking". Halloran says "If we decide different we'll let you know". Joe says "What's the matter? Wife overcook your eggs?" Halloran says "Just forget about the circulation buildup, that's all. I don't want to read any headlines about the police being baffled in the death of a mystery beauty. It's a suicide. Dame got to moping and jumped in the bay. We've had twelve just like her so far this year. Par for the course is twenty, so we'll have eight more between now and Christmas. No mystery threats now or dark foreigners or anonymous phone calls to your city desk". Joe says "Lieutenant Halloran, you have a nasty, suspicious mind". Halloran says "Why shouldn't I? What's Walter Dunn's top staff man doing on a routine suicide like this one? Right after I spend all morning with a little finishing school job, answering a million and one questions". Joe says "Hey, wait a minute. What finishing school job?" Halloran says "Tweed suit, horn rim specs, hair in a bun, you know her, Joe. I thought she was your leg man". Joe says "I don't know her, and my leg man is me. What's her name?" Halloran says "You got me. Ask Walter. He sent her". Joe says "Okay, thanks Halloran". Halloran says "And write it honest will you? Just this once".

The Crime Club - No Time for Murder

Early in the evening, Peter Woods, a young lawyer, had time to kill before his appointment with Hilda Ryan, his fiancé, so he took a walk along Madison Avenue which was practically deserted. He stopped to window browse outside a bookshop. Just as he was getting interested in some of the titles, he was joined by a couple. The guy says "What you stopping here for Dixie?" She says "Maybe I like books". He says "Maybe you don't. Maybe you're just stalling for time, huh?" She says "Oh Steve, let go my arm. You are hurting me". Steve says "Am I? Then, let's get moving. Now you don't really mean that do you baby?" Peter says "Excuse me mister, I don't like to break into a love scene". Steve says "Well then, don't pal". Peter says "Take your hand off her". Steve says "Okay, Sir Galahad, now I'll give it to you". Dixie says "Steve don't. Oh...you knocked him out, with one punch". Peter says "Yeah, maybe I'm stronger than I thought". Dixie says "What is your name?" He says "I'm Peter Woods". Dixie says "Oh, Peter darling, how can I thank you? If it had not been for you I would have been...." Just then, a police officer walks up. Peter says "You're just in time officer. This girl was being molested". The officer says "Yeah, by whom?" Peter says "That man down there....."  The officer asks "What man down where, buddy?" Peter says "Why, he's disappeared. He was just lying there, officer". The officer says "Let me smell your breath". Peter says "I'm not drunk. Ask this lady she'll tell you what happened".  Dixie says "You bet I will, officer, this man Peter Woods, he tried to kill me". 

Cloak and Dagger - Seeds of Doubt

The note is given to the baker's delivery boy, Henri. He drives the dilapidated old truck through those majestic iron gates of the Chateau Breton, 12 miles south of Paris. Henri circled the huge house and came to a stop at the servant's entrance. Celeste's personal maid, Muriel, answers the door. A message for Celeste is given to her. Muriel then begins that long climb up to Celeste's room. Three flights of marble stairs and then down the carpeted corridor to the fourth door on the right hand side. As Muriel approached her door, Celeste was reading. It was her way of passing time while she waited for some word from Paul Blanchard. Muriel knocked on her door. Upon entering, Muriel says "A message, mademoiselle". Celeste asks "Who is it from?". Muriel says "I do not know. It was delivered by the boy that drives the baker's truck. Celeste says "Give it to me". She looks at the note, and says "Oh, this handwriting. It is from Paul. My Paul is here in Paris. He is waiting for me in the cafe in Montparnasse. I was afraid he was dead". During this time, Martin Ingalls sat in a dingy little room in the back of the Cafe de Trois Chars, drinking cognac, and waiting. About an hour later, Celeste comes into the room, and says "Paul, oh my Paul!. Martin stood up and says "Mademoiselle Breton?" She says "Oh, you are not Paul". Martin says "No". She asks "Where is he?" Martin says "Mademoiselle, I was a friend of Paul Blanchard". Celeste asks "But, where is he? Where is Paul? Answer me". Martin says "Very well. Paul is dead".

Boston Blackie - Blackie and the Fur Thefts

Harry and Janet are walking in front of a retail fur store. Janet says "There's the fur coat I was telling you about, Harry. The one in the window". Harry asks "Which one, Janet?" She says "The second one to the left". Harry says "It's a mink, isn't it?" Janet says "Yes, can you get that one for me?" Harry says "Sure I can, easy". Janet says "But, it costs ten thousand dollars, if that's the one they showed in the ad". Harry asks "Well, is it the one in the ad?" Janet says "Yes, I'm sure it is". Harry says "Okay baby, then I'll get it for you". Janet asks "But, how Harry?" Harry says "I'll show you how". Janet asks "When, now?" Harry says "No, it may take a couple of days. Yeah, it took me longer than that to get fur coats before". Janet says "But, that was in other cities darling. Maybe things are different here". Harry says "Maybe, but I'm the same and my plan is the same". Janet says "Yes, darling I know". Harry says "Okay then, as long as you know. All we need to get that coat is two thousand dollars, a rainy day, and Boston Blackie". A few days later, Harry and Janet are in the store. Harry says "Okay Janet, let's get moving. She asks "You got the coat, Harry, the mink?" Harry says "What do you think I was doing while you were paying two thousand for that Persian lamb?" She asks "Where is it Harry?". He says "Right here on my arm, under the rain coat. Yeah, we're getting soaked. Hey, taxi". A taxi stops and they get into the back seat. Harry says "Western Hotel, driver. Yeah, we'll go to my place for a while until we dry out".

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - A Case of Identity

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are sitting on either side of the fire in his lodgings at Baker Street discussing criminal psychology and deduction. Holmes explains to Watson, the more complicated and interesting crimes are usually the seemingly insignificant, everyday incidents that escape the public’s notice. Holmes says “The bigger the crime, the more obvious, as a rule, is the motive”. Watson, not fully convinced, listens as his friend expounds upon the importance of small, overlooked details for the key to a mystery. During their conversation, Holmes and Watson are visited by a young woman named Mary Sutherland, who is in need of help in finding a missing person. Miss Sutherland explains to Holmes that her stepfather, Mr. James Windibank, disapproves of her seeking help, but she is desperate to find Mr. Hosmer Angel. She and Angel first met a ball, then later became romantic. Miss Sutherland explains "Angel is a soft-spoken, shy gentleman. Due to his very sensitive eyes, he wears sunglasses and comes out only at night". After her stepfather left for France, Angel approached Miss Sutherland with a marriage proposal, which she accepted. However, on the day of the wedding, he disappears.

The Chase - The Will

Rodney has received a message that his Aunt Victoria is gravely ill. He and his wife, Celia are driving to his aunt's home. Celia says "You're driving too fast, Rodney". He says "We mustn't be late". Celia asks "You really think your aunt is dying?" Rodney says "The message was urgent, Celia. Aunt Victoria has been ill for a long time". Celia says "She'll live forever that one, when you're that rich you never die". Rodney says "Now Celia, we mustn't be disrespectful towards Aunt Vicki. Remember, I'm her favorite nephew”. Celia says "She's also got a favorite niece". Rodney says "Don't worry about my cousin Imogene. She doesn't stand a chance". Celia says "In the will?" Rodney says "Yes". Celia asks "What makes you so sure?" Rodney says "Aunt Victoria never approved of the man Imogene married, Carl Pepper". Celia says "Well, I don't blame her. He's certainly crude". Rodney says "And revolting". Celia says "So's your cousin, Imogene, for that matter". Rodney says "She's an utter mess". Celia asks "How did you get mixed up with relatives like that, Rodney? He says "I had no choice my dear, they were born to me, so to speak". Celia asks "How much money does your Aunt Victoria have?" Rodney says "I dare say, it may amount to a million or so and it's all in cash. Victoria doesn't believe in investments, and I'm not so sure she believes in banks". 

Lux Radio Theater - Panic in the Street

It is late at night in the deserted waterfront of a large southern city. Two guys named Blackie and Polty are following another man down to a warehouse. Blackie says "He takes 190 bucks from me in a card game, and then says he don't want to play no more. You told us he was your cousin, Polty. What kind of a guy is this?" Polty says "I don't know Blackie. He just got into the country today, besides he's sick. You could see how sick he was". Blackie says "Not too sick to take my hundred and ninety". Polty says "Blackie, there he is. He's behind those trucks there". Blackie says "I want my money back, Polty". He says "All right, come on let's get it". Two shots are then heard. The next day, Paul Cleaver, the local coroner, calls his boss, Dr. Clinton Reed, about some strange results from the autopsy of a homicide victim. Dr. Reed agrees to come down to the morgue to take a look. He says "You better hold everybody there that had any contact with the body, just in case". Shortly, Dr. Reed arrives at the morgue and asks Cleaver "When did they bring the body in?" Cleaver says "About two hours ago. I did the autopsy right away". Reed asks "Besides you, how many others handled the body?" Cleaver says "About a dozen. They're down the hall waiting". Dr. Reed takes a look through microscope, and says "It's pure culture. Cleaver, keep away from the body, and have it cremated. I want everything that's touched him either buried or sterilized". Cleaver says "Oh, they sent over the serum, the streptomycin just before you got here". Reed says "Good, we'll take a shot, then get to work on the men down the hall, two cc's each. Cleaver, not a word about what it really is. I'm gonna call the mayor let's hope he can see me right away".

The Line-Up - The Bromell and Bellows Bloody Bullet Case

Lieutenant Ben Guthrie sees Sergeant Charlie Quine on the way to the nightly line-up. Guthrie has not brought a witness to the viewing area. He is just there to observe.  Quine asks "What's the latest on the Bromell Case?" Guthrie says "Nothing new. He goes to trial tomorrow". Quine says "Okay, see you later. I'm going to the office. Later, during the line-up procedure, Quine comes back to talk to Guthrie.  He says "Can I tell you something, Ben?" Guthrie says "Yeah". Quine says "We'd better go outside". Both step into the hallway. Quine says "Lillian Jacobs have just killed". Guthrie says "What?" Quine says "They're bringing her in now". Guthrie says "Well, what's the rest?" Quine says "Walter wants to see you" Guthrie says "Okay, tell me about it on the way up". Quine says "Nothing much to tell. Some guy got her going into her apartment. He must have used a rifle. There are no leads". Guthrie says "Nuts!" Quine says "Yeah, that throws the whole Bromell case right out the window". Guthrie says "I was worried about something like this". Quine says "Well, we had two men with her. There were three shots. They didn't even see where the shots came from. Could have been from a building, or a car. They just didn't see it". Guthrie asks "You got men covering the area?" Quine says "Been covering it for the last twenty minutes". Guthrie says "They won't find anything." Quine says "You worked pretty hard on this one. Lilian's statement isn't enough for the trial". Guthrie says "Huh? No. I wanted Leo Bromell for the Jacob's killing for the last three years. I finally get him and lose my only witness".

Let George Do It - The Sedan from the City

In the town of Broomeville, Fred Brewster is working at his gas station, when a big sedan slams on the brakes and stops near the gas pumps. The driver yells out of the car window "Hey, what is this joint called, Broomeville?" Fred says "Yes, this is Broomeville. The way your headed is Timber Corners". The driver hits the gas pedal, gets back on the road, and almost causes a wreck. Fred yells "Hey, look out! Holy smoke, mister, where do you think you're going? Just cause you drive a fancy sedan from the city". Being Halloween night, Fred's cousin Mervin Brewster, owner of the local broom factory, expects a few visitors stopping by his home. Soon, his doorbell rings. Mervin says "Hey, I know, I heard your car. Heard it drive up. I'm coming. Shoes now, where to put those? All right, all right, just a minute. Wonder who it could be? Don't go away, just take a minute. Well, a big sedan. Whose car is that for gosh..." Two gunshots rang out. A short while later, the police and a few of the townspeople are at the scene. Mervin's wife, Dora Brewster says "But why? Why? Everyone loved my husband, they did". Fred says "From the city it was, Lieutenant Riley. A big black sedan. Didn't catch license, but it was the same car they saw drive away from the house here". Dora says "They loved Mervin. Everyone did. I just came home and there he was, lying there dead by the door".

The FBI in Peace and War - The Old Man

In the city of Detroit, at a joint called The Four Deuces, Dave Reynolds is talking to a dame named Vera, when the police enter. Dave quickly hands Vera his wallet and says "Listen to me, quick take this wallet and put it in your purse. Keep it for me till you see me again. I'll explain to you then". Vera says "Not a chance Mister. If you're in trouble...." Dave says "There's 100 bucks in this for you". She says "Give me the wallet". Dave says "You don't know me, if anyone asks questions". A police officer comes over to their table and says "Hello, Davey. Your name's Dave Reynolds isn't it?" Dave says "No, you got the wrong party. The officer says "What's his name, Miss?" Vera says "I don't know. Never laid eyes on this character before tonight". Officer says "You're wanted down at headquarters, Davey. Come along with me". Dave says "For what? My name isn't Reynolds. You haven't got to anything on me". Officer says "We'll see about that. I'll ask you once more nicely to come along". Dave says "Okay, I'm coming". This "arrest" was part of a trap planned by the FBI for the roundup of a million dollar syndicate dealing in smuggled gems. Gold taken out of the U.S. was being converted in the European market for reinvestment in diamonds, which were in demand here for industrial purposes and as a hedge against fluctuating values. FBI Agent Dave Reynolds is posing as a small time hoodlum.

Escape - This Side of Nowhere

Pilot Deke Gannett owns an old Stinson airplane and makes his living by giving his customers a short plane ride, for three dollars each. There wasn't much business in Missouri, but he had better luck in Kansas. He visited a couple of smaller towns where a plane is still a fancy contraption. About 50 miles east of Wichita, he landed his plane in a grass field outside the town of Willing, hoping a day or so here, would provide enough to buy a new tire for the right wheel. Deke sees a farmer standing nearby and says "Hello there. Is this your field?" Farmer says "Say, that was pretty. Coming down out of the sky like that, I've seen you from a long way". Deke says "You like planes, huh?" Farmer says "Sure do. Yep, this is my field". Deke says "Well, look, I'd like to make a deal with you. I'll be here for a couple of days. Let me keep the plane here and I'll give you five bucks". Farmer says "Well...." Deke says "And a free ride". Farmer says "Mister, you got a deal. My name is Bill Maydew, let's shake on it." Deke put up posters in the town, and by 6 o'clock that night he made 36 dollars. He put the plane in Maydew's barn and asked him "Is there any place I can stay tonight?" Bill says "See that flying red horse sign over there? Across the street is Maydew's Willing Hotel. Deke say "Yours, huh?" Bill says "It ain't fancy, but it is restful. Got a city woman staying there, down from Kansas City". After dinner that night, Deke meets the lady from Kansas City, Miss Phyllis Naylor. She hires Deke to fly her to Wichita in the morning. Once they are up in the air, she says "How much would you want to fly me to Mexico?"

The Black Museum - The Tan Shoe

On the morning of May the 20th, Wallace Bennett and John Linkman walked along the platform at Newcastle Station to board their train. Wallace says "I tell you John, my firm regards me most highly". John asks "In what way?" Wallace says "Well as you know, they allow me to travel with the colliery (coal mine business) wages each Friday from the bank in Newcastle to our office at Alnmouth". John says "That's a very responsible task. Come my friend, admit the truth. They really don't allow you to travel unescorted, with so much money in that black leather bag?" Wallace says "Oh yes they do. No guards whatsoever. You see they place great trust in me". John says "They do indeed". Wallace says "Mark my words, I'm in line for a colliery managership one day". John says "And you deserve it my dear chap". Wallace says "Yes, it'll be a fine reward for 20 years work". As they continue to walk along the platform, Wallace greets a man that is with a neighboring colliery (coal mine business) named Collins. Wallace says "Come on, John. This is our carriage". As they climb aboard, John says "It seems to be empty. Splendid, we can have good talk on our journey to Alnmouth". There were small station stops along the line. At Morpeth, the train took up water. A few people got out to stretch their legs. Others passed through the barrier and gave up their tickets. Among them was a man in a grey overcoat. The ticket clerk says "Oh, sir, your tickets are onward to Alnmouth. The man says "Yes, I've changed my mind. I'm getting off here, thank you".

Casey, Crime Photographer - Bright New Star

Late in the afternoon, the auditorium of a metropolitan theater is empty and its half-lighted stage is bare, except for several dozen folding chairs and a few tables that have been used for a rehearsal. In the center of the stage stands a smiling young woman surrounded by newspaper reporters and photographers. Among them, Anne Williams and Casey. After several pictures are taken, Annie says "Say, you photographers get out of the way and give us reporters a chance". Casey says "Annie, you can take over as far as I'm concerned. I've wasted enough good press film on this publicity buildup". Annie asks "You think she's pretty?" Casey says "Sure, but I think she'd double-cross her own mother in order to get what she wants". Annie says "Well, if she's half as good as the rave notices she got on the out-of-town tryouts, she'll be the biggest smash we've had for a long time". Casey says "Yeah. Well, go get your interview. I'll have a gab with Hartley Owens". Annie says "I'm glad he's finally got what seems an assured success in this play". Casey says "Yeah, so am I. He must have been down to his last half a shoestring when he got his mitts on this comedy". Annie says "Well, I'll get over to this bright new star and hear her success story. I'll join you after". About a minute later, Casey pats a visit to Mr. Owens. Hartley says "It was nice of all you newspaper boys and girls to come here today and give me this break". Casey says "You made sure we'd give you this break". Hartley says "You mean the insurance story?" Casey says "It's an old publicity gag, Mr. Owens, but it always works. When we got the release about you insuring your new star for a quarter of a million bucks, well, it made good copy".

Mr. Chameleon - The Case of the Jewels of Death

In New York City, after one o'clock in the morning, the doorbell to Helen Casey's west side apartment is ringing. As she slips on her robe, she says to herself "Who can that be? Perhaps I shouldn't go to the door, but, it might be something important". She opens her door slightly and says "Yes, who is it? What do you want?" At first, she sees no one. She opens the door wider and says "Why, there's no one out here. They must have gone". Then, she says "Oh, it's you! I want to explain. I've been wanting to explain to you!" Suddenly a loud scream is heard. An hour later, Cyrus Allen, a pawnbroker, living in his business on the east side, is awakened by someone pounding on his front door. He says "All right, I'm coming. Merciful Heavens, what sort of hour is this to get a man out of his bed? Can't they see the place is closed? He opens the door and says "Yes, you! What are you doing here? You've never come here before! I've been wanting to explain to you. If you just give me a chance to explain to you, oh no! Again, a loud yell is heard. At central headquarters, the following morning, Mr. Chameleon is talking with the Commissioner of Police. He says "It is very strange, Commissioner, that this woman, Helen Casey, who lived in a swanky apartment on the west side, was killed in the same manner as Cyrus Allen, a pawnbroker on the east side". 

Inspector Thorne - The Society Writer Murder Case

Christopher Hudson, a successful society writer, is murdered in his home while working at the typewriter in his study. A short while later, Inspector Thorne of Homicide and his assistant, Sergeant Muggins, are in the living room of the murdered Christopher Hudson's house. Thorne is saying to the murdered man's wife, Betsy, "I don't understand, Mrs. Hudson. You say it was almost ten minutes after you returned home that you first discovered your husband, Christopher's body". She says "Yes, Inspector Thorne. I thought he was working and I didn't want to disturb him".  Thorne asks "Well then, why did you go into the room ten minutes later?" Betsy says "Lunch was ready.  There it is on the table. I suppose I should have put the food away. Nothing seems to matter now". Thorne asks "Will you take Sergeant Muggins and me to the scene of the murder of Mrs. Hudson?" She says "Yes, if it will help you, Inspector". He asks her "Where were you before you returned home, Mrs. Hudson?" She says "Shopping, buying fall clothes. The packages are right there on the hall table, Inspector. This is Chris's study. He always worked here". Thorne says "I know this isn't easy for you, Mrs. Hudson". Muggins says "Wow, this room looks like a cyclone hit it chief". Thorne says "It sure does, Sergeant. Desk drawers turned upside down, books pulled out of the shelves". Muggins says "Chief, the murderer turned the room inside out, but he didn't go through the dead man's pockets. He must have found what he was looking for".

The Lives of Harry Line - Dark Enchantress

Harry Lime is in the city of Algiers, in North Africa, visiting the Barbary Queen, a place where the tourists definitely aren't invited. There, he meets his old friend, Tutor, who is the owner of the establishment. Tutor says "Welcome back to the Casbah, Harry. I've been saving your favorite table here for, how long is it?" Harry says "Oh, too long, Tutor. I see the Barbary Queen hasn't changed. Same sights, same smells. Haven't your customers gone home since my last visit?" Tutor says "Please, Mon Ami. It's not so much like the old days anymore. The Barbary Queen is becoming almost dull". Just then, a big fight breaks out between other patrons, and Tutor has to break it up. He says "All right, the fight is finished. The trouble is over". Harry says "It appears the trouble is just beginning". A lady standing nearby says "That depends on what you call trouble. May I join you?" Harry says "Certainly". She says "You haven't been to the Barbary Queen before?" Harry says "Not recently, not since you joined the staff". Tutor walks over and says "Ah, my dear Magda, I'm glad you discovered my friend. This is Harry Lyme. You treat him good. He's a fine man". Magda says "I shall do my best". Tutor says "Now, I'll send over two drinks on the house". Magda says "You're friends with Tutor, and you're an American. Few Americans ever come here, and none of them are friends with Tutor". Harry says "Oh, we aren't exactly the best of friends, Tutor and I, but we've been partners in a couple of deals" Magda says "Oh, so that's it. I knew you must be valuable to him".

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Last Laugh

Marlowe had spent a week wading through moldy beer joints and cheap hotels looking for a missing dancer, who was eventually found dead in a coal cellar. After that, he decides he needed to take a long, easy weekend someplace where the surf meets the sand, say, Ensenada. Without so much as a second thought, Marlowe throws some clothes in a bag, phones the Riviera Pacifico for reservations, and charges out the door, where he runs head on into a funny man with a studious face coming in. The man says "Oh, I'm awfully sorry. Why, why, you're Philip Marlowe". Marlowe says "Yeah, I know". The man says "My name is Darwin. I represent the law firm that handles the interests of Julius Spangler". Marlowe says "Did you say Julius Spangler? Now listen, I had a run-in with that screwball Spangler less than a month ago. A man was knocked down a flight of stairs, I got shot at, and the house was set on fire. Julius called it a practical joke and laughed himself silly. Goodbye, Mr. Darwin". Darwin says "Hey, but that sort of thing is all over now, Mr. Marlowe. Mr. Spangler is dead. He died last week in Brazil, the result of a hunting accident, and he has named you in his will". Marlowe says "He's named me? You mean I....". Darwin says "Precisely. You're one of Mr. Spangler's heirs. I shall read the will tonight at eight o'clock in his home on Catalina Island. I trust you'll be present". Marlowe says "Not on your life. It's me for Ensenada and nothing's gonna stop me". Darwin says "There are only five other heirs, and the estate runs well over 500,000 dollars". Marlowe says "Oh?". Darwin says "Almost any way you split that much up, Mr. Marlowe, it comes out something more substantial than a weekend at Ensenada".

The Whistler - Hired Alibi

The dry desert heat seemed to add to the pressure and anguish to the man in the swiftly moving automobile. Paul Burns' trip to Los Angeles had proved useless. He was forced to drive back and face his wife, Edith, tell her that he had failed. If only there was a way out, somehow. On the lonely highway, Paul sees a young man hitchhiking, and slows down. The young man says "Hey, how about a lift?"  Paul says "Huh? Oh, sure". Young man says "Thanks, friend. How far are you going? Paul says "I'm going through Flagstaff, then 50 miles north". Young man says "I'll get out at Flagstaff". Paul says "Okay". He was glad to have someone to talk to on the long trip. As Paul drove on, he begin to speculate about the young man, wondering if he haven't seen him somewhere before. A few more miles down the road, and Paul begins to remember him. Paul becomes tense with excitement. He says to himself "If it is true, it can change a lot of things. Yes, it can, but I've got to be sure". The young man asks "Is something wrong?" Paul says "No. I just noticed I'm out of cigarettes. I thought I'd pull in at that cafe up ahead. Would you mind running in for me?". The young man says "Hey, look, you sure you're not just tired of my company, maybe?" Paul says "Of course not. Here, and get a pack for yourself". Young man says "Thanks, I'll do that". Paul waits nervously until he disappears into the little roadside cafe. Paul then immediately turns around and picks up the newspaper on the back seat. The young man's picture stares up at him from a newspaper dated earlier in the week. Paul says "He is Joe Norbella. My hitchhiking friend is wanted by the Los Angeles Police for killing a theater manager during a holdup!"

The Molle Mystery Theater - Solo Performance

Albert Perry is waiting for his wife, Elspeth, at Luigi's Restaurant. Luigi asks "Mr. Perry, you ordered dinner now? Albert says "No, not yet, Luigi. I'm still waiting for my wife. She's late for some reason". Luigi says "Yes, I can see. You wait for two hours and look what you do to the table cloth, Mr. Perry, writing all over it like that. The laundry, she complain, is hard to get out" Albert says "I'm sorry, Luigi. Bring me a glass of Chianti, will you?" He says "Yes, Mr. Perry". Elspeth arrives and says "Oh, Albert, I'm sorry I'm late. My poor star, darling. I've kept you waiting. Have you ordered yet?" Albert says "Just a glass of wine". Elspeth says "One glass? Luigi, bring a whole bottle. We're celebrating, darling". Albert asks "Celebrating what?" Elspeth says "I got the part. What do you think of that, my sweet?" Albert says "Sure, that's great news, but why did it take this long?" Elspeth says "Well, you know how Lee Hamill likes to talk". Luigi says "The Chianti, Mr. Perry". Elspeth says "Chianti? It should be champagne". Albert says "You know as well as I do, we can't even afford this". She says "Oh, but we can. I'll be getting five hundred dollars a week. Think of that. Oh, darling, I didn't tell you. I think there's a part for you, the part of Tony. He's just your type. When I see Lee tomorrow, I'll talk to him about it". Albert says "No, save your breath. I saw him last week. She says "You did? You didn't tell me". He says "Lee said there was nothing for me in the play. Nothing". She says "Oh, but that was last week, darling. Now he may feel different, especially if I ask him. I'll turn on the fatal charm". He says "Why, you'll do nothing of the kind, not with that wolf".

The Man Called X - Storm over the Alps

In a hotel room in Paris, Ken Thurston (X), a U.S. Intelligence agent, is meeting with his is supervisor, Chief of the U.S. Intelligence Agency. The purpose of this meeting is to determine the best strategy to combat the millions of dollars in counterfeit United States currency pouring into France and Italy. The Chief says "No sir, Ken the whole thing's a frame up and it's too dangerous. You ought to know that". Ken says "Maybe so, Chief, but what else do have to work on? After ten days over here, we haven't been able to turn up a lead. This may be that lead. I know Vonstein, the counterfieter, and I know his work. He made the page on which these bills are being printed. There's no question about it now". Chief says "That still doesn't mean you've got to accept his invitation to Switzerland and get yourself killed". Ken says "No, it's just that I think he's conceited enough to believe he can get me up there and convince me he's really going straight". Chief says "Well, you know he might be, at that. The Swiss authorities didn't find a thing when they raided him. He never has any visitors, and never goes anywhere himself. Maybe he has retired". Ken says "Do you want to bet?" Chief says "If he is the brain behind this counterfeiting, then how's he doing it? Ken says "That is exactly what I'm going to Balgach in Switzerland to find out".

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - The Van Dyke Seance Case

Richard is visited by Miss Nancy Van Dyke at his office. She says "I'm worried about my aunt, Mr. Diamond. Lately she's been seeing a man who calls himself Dr. Langley". Richard asks "Are you of the Long Island Van Dykes?" She says "Well, we used to live on Long Island, and yes, we are quite wealthy". Richard asks "You think this Dr. Langley is after your aunt's money, is that it?" She says "Yes. He's been taking her to see a clairvoyant, and she claims that he produced her dead mother and that she talked with her. My aunt says that this apparition, or whatever it is, warned her of impending danger". Richard asks "What's the medium's name?" Nancy says "He calls himself Professor Leonardo". Richard says "What else did the ghost have to say?" Nancy says "Well, she said, or it said, to trust Dr. Langley, and that's exactly what my aunt started to do. She even consults him on matters of business. He's completely sold her on this phony Professor Leonardo, and unless I miss my guess, he's got a wandering eye for her jewelry collection. She had it out, and she was showing it to him last evening". Richard asks "What do you want me to do?" Nancy says "I want you to prove that this Dr. Langley and the Professor are charlatans. If you can do that, please report it to my aunt. Then, stop by my place at 741 Madison Avenue, and I'll pay you the rest of your fee".

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - The Lost Lady

Adolf Beck pays Barrie Craig two hundred dollars to protect his wife, Mrs. Lila Beck. The next morning, Barrie meets her at the Beck apartment. Her husband, Adolf, has already left for work. Lila wants to do some shopping for a new hat, so she gets ready to leave. Barry escorts her down to the street, making sure everything looks normal. She says "It is such as nice day, and the shops are not very far, could we just walk?" Barrie says "It is safer if we take my car". As they get into his car, Lila says "I don't know exactly what you think you're protecting me from". Barrie says "I don't either. Your husband wasn't very generous with his information, however, he was generous with his money, so I'm trying to earn it. Where's the hat shop?" Lila suddenly sees something that catches her eye in another shop. She says "Oh wait, that red bathing suit in Madame Fleur's shop window. Stop here, I want to try it on". Barrie parks the car and they enter the shop. Madame Fleur says "Good morning, Madame. What can I show you? Lila says "That bathing suit you have in the window". Madame Fleur, while retrieving one to try on, says "Ah, Madame has magnificent taste", then, shows her to the dressing room. Fifteen minutes pass, and Barrie says "She's been in there quite a while. Would you mind hurrying her up?" Madame Fleur goes to check on her. She comes back and tells Barrie "The dressing room door is locked, and she doe not answer". They both go into the dressing room, calling out to her. Barrie says "I'm going to break the door down". After doing so, Lila is nowhere to be found.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Deadly Dilemma

Commercial flight 801 to New York has been in the air for about two hours. The plane's origin was the airport of a small, politically struggling South American country. Over the airplane telephone system, Scotty, the co-pilot, calls Head Flight Attendant Angie Parsons, telling her to quickly come to the cockpit and bring the flight manifest. Angie says "What's wrong, Scotty?" He says "Please don't ask questions, just hurry. We are in big trouble, and don't forget that manifest". When she arrives, Deacon, the pilot, says "Take over, Scotty, I'll brief Angie. Do you know any of the passengers on this ship?" Angie says "Well, a couple of people I recognize, regulars, guys I've met on other flights, salesmen, you know". Deacon says "Good, we'll check them off in a minute. First, let's concentrate on our Senor Ramirez and the group in first class. Angie says "Yes sir, there are four. They're in seats A1 through A4". Deacon says "Ramirez is Senor Simeon Aguilar, the new Presidente of the troubled Republic we took off from two hours ago. The rest of the guys are his security guards". Angie asks "But why would the president of a country travel on a commercial airline?" Deacon says "They've got internal problems in that little country. However, he's not our main concern. I just got a security flash from control that we may be carrying a mad bomber, or assassin. A guy who could be ready to, not only to blow himself up, but Presidente Aguilar, and the rest of us as well”.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Johnson Payroll Matter

Johnny gets a call from, and subsequently meets, with Pat McCracken at the Universal Adjustment Bureau headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut. Johnny says "Pat, what's the deal?" He says "Did you hear about the Johnson payroll robbery last week down in New York?" Johnny says "I read about it but there weren't too many details". Pat says "They got 100,000 dollars, and the payroll was insured by one of the companies we represent". Johnny asks "How many were in on the robbery?" Pat says "We're not sure, but there were several. One of them was fatally wounded". Johnny asks "Was he able to talk before he died?" Pat says "Yeah, just enough to tell us that the plan was to split up after the robbery, then meet in another city to divide the loot". Johnny says "You think it's out in California". Pat says "We also think one of the crooks may be trying to double cross the others". Johnny says "Hiding out from them, maybe?" Pat says "That's the general idea. We got a call from Los Angeles this morning from a fellow who wouldn't give his name, but he claimed he could give us a lead on the one who has the dough, for a price of course. So, you are to meet him in Los Angeles and find out what he knows. Johnny says "Alright, how do I contact this man?" Pat says "He will contact you at the Hotel Nestor".

The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - The Big Ditch

The Cafe Tambourine had a busy Saturday night. At about 11 o'clock the next morning, Rocky collected all of the receipts and sat down at a table, next to a fan, to count the proceeds. He had just finished when there was a knock at the door.  Rocky shoved the money bag under the counter as he threw the latch on the door. He opened it to see an old acquaintance, Matt Gallagher. Rocky says "What wind blew you in, Matt?" He says "A good wind it was that lead to the sight of you again. Let's see, where was it? Calcutta, Frisco, Singapore". Rocky says "Oh, don't make me remember". Matt says "Yeah, thinking of that time we had with a Sultan's daughter in Istanbul. Rocky says "Sure, yeah, by the way, how much money did I loan you to get out of town?" Matt says "Bygones Rocky, bygones. Come now, set me up with a nip, will you?" Rocky says "Sure, I'll just add it to your bill". Matt says "Yeah, that's an idea and bring around the bottle, we'll be drinking to old times". Rocky says "Yeah, just leave a little for the cash customers". Matt says "A toast, to Francie Bey. As lovely as a lady that ever set her feet on the streets of Cairo". Rocky asks "This Francie, she's here?" Matt says "At the Shadrach Hotel, pining her heart out for me. We're going to be settling down. That's what I wanted to talk about with you today" Rocky says "Okay, how much?" Matt says "Well, the fact of the matter is that I will be needing a little money". Rocky says "I wondered when you would get around to it". Matt says "But you don't understand, lad. I'm cutting you in". Rocky says "On what?" Matt says "How would you like to own the Suez Canal?" 

Mr. District Attorney - The Murder Syndicate

At a service station on the outskirts of the city, two men pull up in a car at closing time. The station attendant, Mr. Wade, says "Sorry fellows, but I'm just closing for the night". One of the men says "We need some gas". Wade says "Sorry, I've already locked the pumps. There's an all-night place about two blocks up. It's a big truck stop, you can't miss it." The first man says to the second "Did you hear that Fred?" Fred says "Yeah Vinnie, I heard it. The man don't want to wait on us, Fred". Wade says "I didn't say that. I said I was closed". Fred says "He's laughing at us, Vinnie. He thinks it's funny that he don't want to wait on us". Wade says "There's no point in getting out of the car. I'm not going to wait on you". Vinnie says "Hear that, Fred? He's a real nasty guy". Fred says "Yeah, no wonder his wife don't like him". Wade says "What's that supposed to mean?" Vinnie says "You know, Fred, this guy ain't very bright". Fred says "Yeah, maybe his wife never told him. Maybe she didn't want to hurt his feelings". Wade says "What are you guys up to?" Suddenly, they grab Wade and force him back into the station. He says "If this is a stick-up, you guys are out of luck. All the money is in the safe and the day man has the keys". Vinnie says "He thinks it's a hold-up, Fred". Fred says "I don't know why, Vinnie. You got a nice, honest face". Vinnie says "No, it's like his wife said. He's a dope. Wade says "What is this, some kind of a gag Estelle is pulling?" Fred says "Oh, no Mr. Wade, it's not a gag. Did you think it was a gag when she took out the insurance policy on you last year?"

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Silver Dagger Murder Case

Mr. Keen is in his office, when his partner, Mike Clancy, steps in to speak with him. Mike says "Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Keen, But, there's a strange-looking fellow in the outer office. He wants to see you" Mr. Keen says "A strange-looking man?" Mike says "He's got a French accent, but he's wearing an Arabian outfit, like a moving picture extra. He says his name is Lafarge, and it's a matter of life and death". Mr. Keen says "I'll see him at once, Mike". Mike says "Right, sir". Mike proceeds to bring Lafarge into the office. Mr. Keen asks "You wanted to see me?" The man says "Mr. Keen, my name is Lafarge, Monsieur Jean Lafarge. I am grateful that you consented to see me. The situation cannot wait". Mr. Keen asks "What was it you wanted to see me about, Mr. Lafarge?" He says "Murder, Monsieur. Last night, a woman named Edna Corring was killed in her home here in New York" Mr. Keen says "Edna Corring? Seems to me I've heard that name before". Lafarge says "She was a very wealthy and beautiful woman, Monsieur Keen, much in the news". Mike says "I didn't read about her murder in the papers this morning". Lafarge says "It was kept from the papers, Monsieur Clancy. The police believe they will have a better chance to catch the killer if there is no publicity at the moment". 

Gang Busters - The Case of the Quincy Killers

In a small two-story frame house in the city of Quincy, Illinois, Will Heinze was calling on Mrs. Angela Brooks Stover. Already twice widowed, Angela was seated at the old melodion playing music. Will asks "Angie, don't you know anything except church music? She says "I learned it when I was a child and I've never learned nothing since". Will says "Well, you ain't a child now". Angela says "My husband's liked my playing, both of them". Will says "Is that what killed them?" She says "Will Heinze, I'm never going to invite you back for another evening". Will says "Don't then". Angela says "Will, I baked a chocolate cake this afternoon". He says "Well, let's have some". She says "You know, I baked every day for both my husbands". He says "Look Angie, you're not hooking me for number three, so if you're going to make hints, good night". She says "Will, what's wrong with us getting married? Is there something about me you don't like?" He says "No Angie, it ain't that, it's my father. There would be nobody to look after him". Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Will says "You got more company?" She says "No". He says "Go see who it is". Angela opens the front door. She says "Oh, it's Mr. Heinze. Will, your father is here. Won't you come in? I was just about to serve chocolate cake". He says "I need to speak to Will". Angela goes to the kitchen and Mr. Heinze sits down next to Will. He says "Will, there were two policemen around the house looking for you. They said the hardware store was broken into and you did it. Did you?" Will says "Well.....yeah". Mr. Heinze says "How many times have I told you not to break into anything, unless I say so.

This Is Your FBI - The Cold Blooded Kidnapper

In the hills on the outskirts of a New England town there's a shack belonging to Jed Monroe and his wife Clara. On the porch of this hovel, Jed is stretched out in the warm sunshine sleeping. Clara says "Jed, you Jed, wake up I said". Jed says "Huh? What is it Clara, time to eat? Clara says "Nope". Jed says "Then, leave me be". Clara says "Just a minute, I want to talk to you". Jed says "Now what?" Clara says "I am getting sick to death about what's going on around here. 365 days a year you eat, sleep, then you get up and eat again. He says "Now, don't go starting that again". She says "I tell you I'm sick to death of it. When are you going to get to work? He says "I already told you. I don't like work". She says "Well we need to eat and we need clothes. Working is the only way to get them things". He says "What makes you think that? She says "you got some other way?" He says "Maybe I have". She says "Like what?" He says "Clara, a man don't make no real money working with his hands. He gets it out up here, his head, thinking". She says "That leaves you out then". He says "Now, let me talk. All the time that you've been yapping and nagging at me around here, I've been thinking. Thinking real hard, and I got a way to make me some big money. More than you ever seen in your whole life. Now you just listen to me. Here's what I'm aiming to do". Later that afternoon, a young high school girl is walking down the street in a nearby town. Near the corner, a battered old car pulls up close to her.

The Epic Casebook - The Waters of Death

Mr. Patrick Scott had just began his holiday when he checked in at the Marlo Cove Hotel. The Marlo Cove area was known for it's popularity as a beautiful vacation and tourist spot. The next day, after tea, he decided to take a walk up to the top of the Marlo Cliffs to see the Bay and the surrounding areas. Once he was near the summit, he found a pay telescope which offered magnificent close-up views of the Marlo Bay. Looking out, he noticed their were no boats in the bay, except for one small dinghy with a single fisherman. Scott believed he recognized the fisherman as Steven Manoring, another guest in the hotel. Scott continued enjoying the views from the telescope, then turned his attention back to the dinghy. He noticed that the boat was still visible, but there was no sight of Manoring. Thinking that he might be in need of assistance, or possibly rescue, Scott hurried down to the jetty, and luckily Mr. Hayes was there with his boat. Scott jumped in and they went after him. Hays said "Did you say he fell out of the boat? He might have drowned by now". Scott says "I can see the dinghy, but I can't see any sign of Mannering". A few seconds later Scott says "There he is, grab his coat". They brought him back to the shore, thinking that they were taking part in a rescue operation as a result of an accident. They did not expect to find Steven Manoring dead, nor that his death was caused by a blunt instrument and not by drowning.

Jeff Regan, Investigator - The Man Who Liked Mountains

Jeff Regan was at home last Monday night about six o'clock when the phone began ringing. It was Melody calling for Mr. Lyon. Jeff says "Tell him I'm out and you can't find me". Melody says "That's no attitude, here he is". Mr. Lyon says "Regan, I got a job for you to do". Jeff says "You can tell me all about it tomorrow morning. So long". Lyon says "Now wait a minute. It's got to be taken care of now, tonight". Jeff says "Look, I worked hard all day. I'm tired, get somebody else". Lyon says "I told him you'd be there in 15 minutes. Now, take this down. His office is in the Taft Building, right by your place. He's an attorney named Collins Knight". Jeff says "Collins Knight? What rock did you look under for him?" Lyon says "Now, don't be smart, just because the guy serves little time once". Jeff says "And gets himself disbarred, re-entered, and tied up with every piece of gambling from here to Reno". Lyon says "I'm not interested in who they are or what they've done, as long as they can pay the bills. Collins Knight is the one who can do it, so hop over there and find out what's what. And call me if you run into any trouble". Regan goes to see Collins Knight. He says "Regan, I asked you to come here because I want you to find Big Ed Kitteridge for me. He's been missing for three days, according to his wife. Jeff says "From pictures I've seen of Big Ed he'd be a hard man to miss". Collins says "Yeah, I figured the same way, but, being gone for three days. I think someone's either cooled him off or he's on the lamb".

Screen Guild Theater - The Valiant

At the Connecticut State Prison, it was a rainy, depressing night. It was a night set aside for an execution. In the warden's office, two men wait, and count the passing minutes, the Warden, and the Prison Chaplin. Both are trying to forget what lies ahead. The Chaplin says "It's still raining, Warden". Warden says "Yeah, it would have to go and rain tonight". Chaplin says "It's a little past 11 o'clock. We haven't very much longer". Warden says "Oh, thank God....sorry, Chaplin. I guess I'm getting too old for this sort of thing. The necktie party didn't used to bother me so much, but this one is giving me the blue devils". Chaplin says "It's not a pleasant duty, even with the worst of them". Warden says "No. Chaplin, was he quiet when you left him?" He says "Yes, he was perfectly calm. I believe he'll stay that way to the end". Warden asks "When you were with him in his cell, did he talk?" Chaplin says "Oh yes, he talked very freely". Warden asks "What about?" Chaplin says "Almost everything". Warden asks "Did he talk about himself?" Chaplin says "He talked about almost everything, except himself". Warden says "That still seems to be the one thing he won't talk about, that's what's got my goat. He's been like that ever since he came in four months ago, watching tonight come closer, and closer, and still refusing to tell us who he really is". Chaplin says "I'm afraid he intends to go on that way, trying to make us believe his name is James Dyke". Warden says "That isn't his name anymore than it's mine. He's just trying to shield somebody, that's all. What time is it?"

The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Wheel of Life Caper

Miss O'Farrell is in Sam's office telling him about her ordeal. She says "It was like waking out of a nightmare you can't remember. Everything seemed out of proportion on the street. I looked around for something to help me get my bearings and there was a street sign that read "O'Farrell". It stuck in my mind, so I gave it to your secretary when she asked for my name". Sam asks "What's your real name?" She says "I don't know. I don't know who I am, where I came from, or where I'm going Mr. Spade". Sam says "A lot of people suffer from temporary loss of memory. Most of them recover, but amnesia is a sickness and I am not a doctor". She says "Oh, then you won't try to help me?"  Sam says "Well, I can give you the name of a good doctor. There's also Missing Persons at the police department". She says "I'd rather not contact the police, I might be wanted for some crime. I want to find out who I am for myself". Sam says "What do you think I can do for you?" She says "You might save my life". Sam says "From what?" She says "I'll try to tell you exactly how it happened. First, I looked at my watch, it was 3 minutes past 10. The cable car stopped at the corner, a man got on, and he sat down beside me. He caught hold of my arm, and I tried to pull away. He acted as if I were...." Sam says "I think I know what you mean. Did you find out who he was?" She says "No, I was too frightened to speak". Sam asks "What did he say?" She says "He sort of growled it out of the side of his mouth, but it sounded as if he said Mr. Lathrup wants to see you". 

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Party for Death

Mr. Wolfe accepted an invitation to a cocktail party at the Empire Towers hosted by Mrs. Albert Collins. However, he actually has no plans to attend. He sends Archie instead. Mr. Wolfe says to Archie "Arrive at seven and say that I sent you. After the murder, telephone me before the police arrive". At exactly seven o'clock, Archie rings the doorbell. A lady answers the door and he says "Mrs. Collins?  I'm Archie Goodwin. We talked on the phone a little while ago". Mrs. Collins says "Oh, yes. Come in, Mr. Goodwin". Archie says "Mr. Wolf begs to be excused at the last moment. He was unable to attend". She says "Well, I'm glad you could come". Archie says "You're not disappointed?" Mrs. Collins says "No, I don't think so, but I am rather upset. I'm afraid, Mr. Goodwin, for my life. That's why I called Mr. Wolf. Oh, you may leave your hat and coat there Mr. Goodwin". Archie says "Please call me Archie, Mrs. Goodwin". She says "Yes, and please call me Janie. Oh, and by the way, Archie, I  think it would be best if I say you're an old beau of mine". Archie says "From where?" Janie says "In Hollywood. When I went to Hollywood High School and you went to USC". Archie says "Okay, but don't expect me to remember much about it". Janie says "I'll be flattered if you remember anything about it. Now, I want you to keep your eyes and ears open. Observe everything tonight. Okay, let's join the party.

Box 13 - Short Assignment

On her return trip from checking  Box 13, Susie walks into the office and tells Dan that someone is following her. Soon, there is a knock at the office door. Dan says "Let's take a chance" and tells the visitor to "Come in". Susie asks "Who are you mister?" The man says "My name is George Flit. I'm a detective". Dan says "A detective, huh?" Susie says "Why he isn't any bigger than me" Flit says "But I have nerves of steel and the heart of a lion". Dan says "Oh, I see, and what brings you here, Mr. Flit?" He says "Well, why don't you open the envelope I put in Box 13?" Dan opens it and says "There's nothing written on the paper inside. How about that Flit?" He says "See how clever I am? I put that envelope in Box 13 as bait. Yes, I knew it would lead me to the person who put the ad in the Star Times newspaper. Dan says "Very clever Mr. Flit. Now that you have discovered me, what do you need? Flit says "Mr. Holiday, I'd say you're just the man for the job. I'd handle it myself, only I'm so tiny. Besides I've done mostly divorce work. Just the right height for key holes". Dan says "What about the job?" Flit says "Well, Mr. Gilbert Bolton sent me 50 dollars just to attend a party tonight. I'll split with you if you'll go to the affair in my place". Dan says "What's the catch?" Flit says "Oh, there's really no catch. The only thing Mr. Bolton said was there might be a little, um, bloodshed". 

Bold Venture - Treasure on Flamingo Cay

A man named Whit Bell, representing himself and his partner, Joe Cheney, propose an expedition to one of the small islands of the Flamingo Cay that is alleged to contain Spanish gold.  Bell says "The Flamingo Cay is a group of about thirty small islands. Your boat could make it easily right through the Bahama channel and along the banks. The one we are looking for is right here, due south of Exuma Sound. Slate says "What do you think, Saylor?" She says "Well I like it, it's a thing I've always wanted to do". Slate says "Lets flip a coin. Heads we go, and tails we don't". The coin flip ends up as tails. Slate says "Looks like we don't go". Saylor says "Didn't we say the best two out of three?" The next two coin flips end up as heads. Slate says "We'll start in the morning Whit, about six o'clock. Whit says "Oh that's swell. I'll see you then. I don't think I'll be able to sleep. You won't be sorry". As Whit leaves Shannon's Place, Joe asks him "Did he bite?" Whit says "I learned a word for his type in college...sucker".

Pursuit - Pursuit and the Man Who Died Late

After returning from a wedding, Inspector Peter Black is looking through his messages. There is one from Dr. Bishop, whom would like to speak with him. The Inspector calls him on the telephone. Bishop asks "Would you mind coming down for a moment? I've got something terribly interesting to show you". Inspector says "Oh well, I'm taking a holiday today, my brother's wedding". Bishop says "I see, how nice, all sorts of congratulations. He's the Army chap, isn't he?" Inspector says "Navy". Bishop says "Of course, but I do wish you'd pop in for a moment, I'm so afraid someone else will get it and it's your sort of thing". Inspector says "Is it alive or dead? Bishop says "Dead, amazingly dead, I've never seen anything like it you must see it's the best one I've had for ages". Later, on his way home, the Inspector stopped by to see Dr. Bishop. He says "Hello Inspector, so glad you could come. I don't mind telling you this is a red letter day for me. Oh, I've got him in the examination room". Inspector says "Oh really, I suppose the fact that he's dead helps". Bishop says "Rather does. Wait till I tell the chaps at the RCP. Now, have a look at this!"  

R.D. Wingfield - Second Sight

Police Sergeant Jarvis, on the telephone, says "Keep looking for him. The superintendent is going berserk, and I don't want excuses. Yeah hold on, Inspector Ford?" He says "Yeah?" Jarvis says "It's all right, forget it. I found him". Ford says "You want me Sergeant?" Jarvis says "I want to know where the hell have you been? We've had the search parties out". Ford says "I popped home for a few minutes. I wanted to see how my wife was". Jarvis says "Ah, you pregnant fathers, and it wasn't a few minutes it was over an hour". Ford says "Sorry sergeant, here have a cigar in anticipation of the happy event. I should have told you I was going. I kept getting this nagging feeling something was going to go wrong". Jarvis says "Well, something has gone wrong. There was a break in at Lord Crombie's. The superintendent's been asking where the hell you were, and, oh, there's a bloke waiting to see you in your office". Ford says "At 1:00 in the morning? Who is he?" Jarvis says "His name's Marlo". Ford says "Never heard of him. Who's covering the Crombie robbery?" Jarvis says "Well as you weren't here, his lordship had to be satisfied with a mere Detective Sergeant. I sent Young Clark". Ford says "Oh well, for a sergeant he's capable". Jarvis says "And he doesn't sneak home every 5 minutes to see his wife. The superintendent wants you to phone him right away". Ford says "I'll do it from my office. What did you say this bloke's name was?" Jarvis says "Marlo, and, by the way, he said he was a clairvoyant".

Calling All Cars - Bank Bandits and Bullets

In the town of Alhambra, California, a young man is looking at used cars. A salesman walks over to him and says "Looking for some transportation?" The young man says "Yeah, I'm only in town for a couple of months and I just want something to get around in. I don't want to spend over a hundred dollars". Salesman says "That's not much money, but perhaps I can find something". Young man says "How about that old coupe over there?"  Salesman says "Well, I could let you have it for 175 dollars". Young man says "No, a hundred flat, and that's my price". Salesman says "Wait a minute. I'll speak to the boss and see what he says. Look the car over and I'll be right back". The salesman returns and says "Good news, the boss says it is okay for a hundred dollars. Come over to the office and we can make out the papers". Salesman asks "Do you have the money with you?" Young man says "No. I got a cashier's check from the Neutral Bank in Chicago for 150 dollars. I thought I could pay for the car and 50 dollars back". Salesman says "Let me see that check. The boss is kind of funny about checks". Young man says "There you go. The Neutral Bank is the biggest bank in Chicago. It is as good as gold". Salesman says "Well, I'm sure it will be alright. Endorse it and I'll get you the pink slip". Salesman looks at his signature and says "Edward Fells, Chicago, Illinois. Thanks a lot, Mr. Fells, here's the pink slip." Of course, a few days later, the salesman calls the police department about the bad check.

The Amazing Mr. Malone - A Strong Offense is the Best Defense

Steve Kemper, owner of a gambling den named The Banger Club, is getting out of the elevator on the fourth floor of Belvedere Hotel. Beside him is his associate Curly Michaels. Curly says "I don't like it, Steve. I don't like it one bit". Steve says "Then, maybe you better wait downstairs". Curly says "Oh look Steve, I didn't mean it that way. Suppose our friend Willard gets tough". Steve says "I only hope he does". Curly says "Okay, I'll be down in the lobby". Steve says "No, you better get into the car. I may want to leave real fast". Steve knocks on his door. Willard says "Who is it?" Steve says "Room service". Willard says "Just a second". Then, opens the door. Steve says "Hello, Willard". Willard says "Wait a minute.  Who the devil are you?" Steve says "Kemper's the name, Steve Kemper. I take it you've heard of me". Willard says "Who hasn't? I was in your joint a couple of weeks ago. Nice layout you've got there". Steve says "My daughter isn't bad either". Willard says "Vicki? I don't follow you Kemper". Steve says "No, you didn't waste any time following her". Willard says "Maybe the shoes on the other foot. Maybe she's the one that did the chasing". Steve says "You take that back! You're going to stay away from Vicki, do you understand?"

Carter Brown Mysteries - Bella Donna was Poison

The actor named "Rock Stone" playing the part of an Inspector in "There's No Future in Murder", a television show, has just completed this week's episode, and is going home to get some sleep. A young lady meets him at his door and says "I've been waiting for you to come home Mr. Stone. I have to talk to you now". Stone says "Look baby, I'm awfully tired. I'm about to open this door and hit the hay". She says "It's urgent Mr. Stone". He says "Okay, you better come in. Now then, what's all this about?" She says "My name is Hannah Vogue, I'm an actress. I'm playing on one of your shows next week, and I'm frightened, Mr. Stone. There's something wrong, terribly wrong". Stone says "If it's as bad as that, I can probably get them to rewrite your part for you". She says "I'm talking about real life. It affects you as well as me. It affects the whole show. I only found out by accident and I'm afraid to go to the police because they won't believe me, and then he'll know and I'll be..." Stone says "Hey, is this some elaborate kind of a gag?" She says "I knew it, you won't believe me either. You think I'm crazy before I've even told you what it's all about". Stone says "Honey, can you blame me? but go on, I'll listen". She says "No, what's the use. You won't believe me, no one will believe me". Hannah leaves, and shuts the door behind her. Stone says "I must be dreaming and I'm not even in bed".

The Big Story - The Case of the Ambitious Hobo

Russell Wilson's story for the Des Moines Tribune began two hundred miles south in Kansas City. A young man named Freddie Bell is getting restless and feeling the need to travel. He tells his mother "I'm through hanging around the house, being a burden to you. I'm 21 years old. I can't just sit around and watch you work". His mother says "You can stay home, there are plenty of jobs". Freddie says "Not my kind of jobs. I want to be rich and famous. I want to own a big car, a big house, and to make sure you never have to work again, Ma". Mother says "I wish your father was alive and here to advise you. I can only say I believe you are making a terrible mistake". Freddie says "I've got to go out and seek my fortune". Mother says "If that's what you really want, I won't stand in your way". Freddie borrows 20 dollars from his mother, and begins his journey by jumping on a freight train heading toward Des Moines, Iowa. There, he meets a hobo riding the rails nicknamed "Idaho". Waking up the next morning, Freddie says "It will be daylight in an hour, Idaho. When does this train get to Des Moines?" Idaho says "This is the high ball express, kid. We are hitting the outskirts of Des Moines now. Once we hit the freight yards, it will slow down and we can get off. After that, I'll take you to the Hobo Jungle, and introduce you to some of the other bulls riding in this territory".

The Clock - Past or Present

Larry and Kay Cowling are on their way home from dinner and drinks in New York. Kay says "I don't think we ought to drive very late tonight, especially after those drinks and that big dinner. You're liable to doze off". Larry says "I'm being very careful. We would have stayed in New York if we could have gotten a hotel room. I will find some kind of a tourist place along the road". Suddenly, the weather changes to thunder and rain. Kay says "Now, we'll have to find a place for the night". Larry says "I wish I had stayed on the main highway, this road will turn into a mud hole in five minutes". Soon, their car is stuck in the mud. Kay says "Now, what?" Larry says "We stay here until the rain stops". After a few seconds, Larry says "What is that shining in the woods?" Kay says "It looks like a house". Larry says "We might as well take a chance. Come on honey, let's make a run for it". As they run toward the light, Larry says "It's a house all right!" Kay says "It looks like an old colonial mansion!" As they finally make it to the house, Larry says "What does that sign say?" Kay says "Ye Olde Sunnyside Inn". She then says "Look, there are horses over there, with strange looking saddles".

Tales of the Texas Rangers - The White Elephant

At about 6:30 P.M., a freight train, just outside of a west Texas town, gains speed and rolls through the gathering dusk. Inside a gondola car a hobo crouches in the corner as the brakeman comes toward him. The brakeman says "Alright, Paul, this is where you get off". Paul says "Now listen pal, just let me get to the next town". The brakeman says "I just said this is where you get off". Paul says "But, we are moving". Brakeman says "You got on when we were moving, now you can get off. Now, come on or I'll dust the top of your head". Brakeman grabs Paul and a fight starts. Paul hits the brakeman and jumps off the train. At about 3:00 A.M. of the morning following the freight train incident, a rancher named Banker notices a small coupe with Oklahoma license plates, parked on the shoulder of the road. Banker turns his spotlight on the car. He sees a man slumped down on the driver's seat. Banker notifies Sheriff Caldwell, and about 30 minutes later Caldwell begins his investigation of the murder. He calls the Texas Rangers, and Ranger Jace Pearson is assigned to the case. Within a few hours, Caldwell, Pearson, and Banker are at the scene.

Suspense - A Murderous Revision

Chris Turner is a writer for a big-time radio mystery named "Murder, Please". His boss is Ken Avery, editor and producer of the show. Chris is called into Ken's office to discuss the latest episode. Ken says "Chris, did you hear the show Sunday? Chris says "I don't like to listen to the show". Ken says "Well, you missed a good one. I put some zip into that closing scene and I want you to hear it. I don't know, Chris, I don't make you come to rehearsals, and you don't have to sit in the control booth all day. The least you can do is listen to the show at home". Ken plays the show for Chris with the new ending. When its complete, Chris says "Why did you change it? What was wrong with the ending the way it was?" Ken says "Because it was wordy and repetitious. It didn't tell the story. Chris says "For two years now, I've turned out a murder a week for you, week in and week out. Every time I turn in a decent script, you chop the heart out of it". Ken says "Your contract's up next week, Chris. You've got only one more script to do. Now, write it and get out!" Chris says "You will get better than a script, you'll get everything you deserve. I'm going to show you what a real murder sounds like, even if I have to kill you to do it!"

A Case for Dr. Morelle - The Blackmailer

Late in the evening, Sir Clifford and Lady Forbes are returning to their home in Winchester from a party. Lady Forbes says "That was a really nice party". Sir Clifford says "Yes, it was". He looks at his watch and says "I didn't realize it was so late. It is 2 o'clock in the morning". Lady Forbes says "There is no light on in Cynthia's room". Sir Clifford says "I'm sure our daughter has gone to bed hours ago". Lady Forbes says "I'm tired". Sir Clifford says "Yes, we are getting too old for these late nights". As they enter their residence, Sir Clifford says "You go up to bed, I'll bring some hot milk". Lady Forbes says "Thank you, dear". A few seconds later, she says "There's a funny smell of gas". He says "It's gas, alright". She says "Someone must have left the gas tap on in the kitchen". He says "I'll go and see. Don't worry, dear". As Sir Clifford enters the dark kitchen, he says "By Jove, there is a strong smell of gas. It is over bearing. Where is the light switch?" He finds the switch, turns the lights on, and yells "What the...Cynthia, Cynthia!"

Night Beat - The Doctor's Daughter

Randy Stone paid a visit to the Reporter's Room at the local hospital, however, all of the other reporters were out chasing a local fire. He is just about to leave, when he spots some familiar faces through the open doors of the examination room. A couple of young doctors named Ed and Herb are looking at a patient lying on the examination table. Herb says "Come on in, Randy. What are you doing around here?" Randy says "Just listening to people's troubles". Herb says "This guy on the table, he's got troubles". Randy asks "Is he your patient?" Herb says "Yeah, he's our patient, temporarily". Randy asks "What happened?" Herb says "He got a gunshot wound, right through the head". Randy says "Wow! Was it a suicide?" Herb says "If it was, he must have swallowed the gun". The patient starts making noises and trying to talk. Herb says "Hey Randy, we better talk over here". Randy asks "Is he going to die?" Ed says "Maybe, I don't know. We've done what we can. Maybe Reynolds can save him". Randy says "Reynolds? Is he a doctor? Herb says "Brain surgeon, the best. We've got a call in for him". Randy says "That guy gives me the creeps. Who shot him?" Ed says "Who knows. Do you want the story? I'll tell you what I know. His name is Jerry Carne. He had a nice apartment, now there's blood on the rug. He's been shot in the head, and the bullet is still in there".

The Mysterious Traveler - They Struck It Rich

At the State Penitentiary, Dr. Richard Worth has just taken up his duties as a newly appointed Staff Psychiatrist at the prison. As he sits in his office studying the prisoner medical records. there's a knock on his door. He says "Come in". Cook, a prison guard, says "Sorry to bother you doctor, but they just brought a prisoner from the Warden's office for you to examine. He has a case of hysteria". Doctor says "Hysteria?" Cook says "That's what they said". Doctor says "Okay, show him in". The prisoner enters the office laughing. Doctor says "Sit down Williams. Here, drink this". Doctor looks at his file and says "Frank Williams, age 34". He waits for a few seconds and says "Okay, Williams, how do you feel now?" Williams says "I'm okay, Doc. I guess the news was too much for me. It's going to be alright now. You know what I mean". Doctor says "Williams, tell me about yourself. Anything you feel like talking about. Tell me about your childhood, and about how you happen to be in prison". Williams says "Well, at 14, I was sent to reform school for knifing a guy. At 18, I got a six year stretch for a hold-up". Doctor says "Tell me why you are in prison now?" Williams says "Doc, you don't know? My picture was in all the newspapers. I was famous..."

Dragnet - The Big Boys

It is Friday, December 10th and cold in Los Angeles. Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero are working the day watch out of robbery detail. It was 7.55 A.M. when Friday and Romero got to room 27A, Robbery Detail. There they met with Officer Frank O'Donnell. Friday asks "Frank, what are you doing here so early? Can't you sleep?" Frank says "I'm waiting for something. A special delivery from my brother". Friday asks "The one in San Francisco who works for the police department?" Frank says "Yeah, my brother told me he was sending down some information on four pretty rough characters. He thinks they're headed our way, sending mug shots too". Ben asks "Are you and your brother running a detective agency on the side?" Frank says "It's a little irregular. The official correspondence will come a little later". At 10.15 A.M., the special delivery letter came for Frank. He opened the letter with a pocket knife and took out four mug shots and information. Frank says "Here it is. Following four men wanted for robberies, auto thefts, and safe burglaries in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cliff Small, age 19, George Shum, age 20. Both escaped from Preston Reform School. Julius Carver, age 18, and Fred Malick, age 20. The last two are army deserters.

Crime and Peter Chambers - Elaine Janis, School Teacher

Peter Chambers is called to the university by Miss Elaine Janis, schoolteacher. She says "I need your help, Mr. Chambers, not for myself, for Professor Stanley Sanders". Peter recalls that his name has been in the newspapers lately, as he is suspected of killing his wife. Elaine says "He's the sweetest, kindest person in the whole world". Peter says "Well, what do you want me to do, Miss Janis?" She says "I want you to try to find out who did kill Mrs. Sanders" Peter says "Does the good professor know that you're retaining me?" She says "Oh, no, he doesn't. And I don't want him to know". Peter says "Well, I'll have to talk to him". She says "Well, tell him. Tell him that you've been retained, but that your client doesn't wish the name divulged". Peter says "Just one more little question. What's your interest in this? Miss Janis says "Well, I have known Professor Sanders for a long time. I think by his silence and his non-cooperation with the police, I think he's been wrongfully suspected. He's a fine person, a good man, a kind man". 

Dangerous Assignment - Forged Identification Papers Ring

Walking into the office, Steve Mitchell says "Good morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you wanted to see me". The Commissioner says "Steve, last night three men landed in Miami by plane. They were picked up in a limousine. The local police chased them, and the car crashed killing all three men". Steve asks "So, what's all this got to do with us, Commissioner?" He says "One of those men was a well-known foreign agent". Steve says "I see. How about the other two?" Commissioner says "A check was made on their identities, both of them". Steve says "Oh, you mean they were carrying phony identification papers?" Commissioner says "No, the papers were legitimate enough, but they didn't belong to the men who were carrying them. We believe those papers were stolen from U.S. citizens who are traveling abroad, and in each case those citizens were traveling alone and unattached". Steve says "I would bet that those U.S. citizens are dead right now". Commissioner says "Exactly, Steve it looks like we're up against a clever ambitious scheme to get foreign agents into the States. We have to work fast, as we don't know how many times they've pulled this trick so far, but we must keep them from continuing. Get down to Miami, Steve, and backtrack their operation until you find out who's behind it. Then, smash it once and for all".

The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Harried Husband

It is early Sunday evening in New York and a handsome man named Jeff Rogers walks down the fourth floor corridor of the Hotel Maynard. It's obvious from Mr. Rogers attitude, he thinks he doesn't have a care in the world. However, when he opens the door to his room, he hears "Hello, Jeff" He says "What!" She says "Don't be frightened Darling, it's only me". He says "How did you get in here, Rita?" She says "I gave the desk clerk one of my prettiest smiles and 10 bucks". He says "Well, you had no business...". She says "Of course not, Jeff, but you're a hard man to see these days". He says "Well, as a matter of fact..." She says "You were just about to call me". He says "Word of honor!". She says "Don't lie honey, you do it very badly". He says "Oh, now look Rita...". She says "Don't take on so, Jeff. On the other hand, there are things you do exceptionally well, which reminds me, how's Mrs. Davis? He says "You mean Pat Davis?" She says "Who else would I mean?" He says "Oh, you know what that is". She says "I know what it better be. Heaven help you if you got any ideas about this Pat Davis". He says "I tell you sweetheart, it's strictly business". 

Stand By for Crime - The Sniper

There is a killer at large in the city of Los Angeles, with no apparent motive or reason. The press dubbed him "The Sniper". He used a rifle to pick off his victims from dark alleys or upstairs windows or even automobiles. Five murders were credited to him without the police getting a clue as to his identity. Then, he started warning his victims, He'd make a phone call to someone and say, "You're next", and hang up. The police gave the warned victim protection, but the sniper knew that they could not assign a couple of cops to standing guard over a man forever. One day, while Chuck Morgan and his secretary, Carol Curtis, are discussing the day's events, the radio station phone rings. Carol answers it, and says "Chuck, its the sniper, and he wants to talk to you!" Chuck talks to him for a few seconds, then hangs up the phone. Carol asks "What did he say?" Chuck says "He only said two words...you're next". 

Broadway is My Beat - The Max Wendell Murder Case

At noon, Detective Danny Clover receives a phone call from Max Wendell, at his place of business on 39th Street. He says "Danny, I need to see you, quick". When Danny arrives, Max says "Danny, am I glad to see you". Danny says "You sounded worried when I talked to you on the phone, Max. What's the trouble?" Max says "When you look at me, you see a completely rehabilitated, practically a new man type of man. You see that, huh?" Danny says "The cure did you good, Max, you look fine". Max says "Look, I don't need compliments, I got trouble. This morning a no-good from way back came into here. You know what he wanted me to do? He said he's got pounds of the stuff" Danny says "Narcotics?" Max says "Yeah, on account of once in the dead past I was known as an addict of the stuff. He comes to me and wants me to distribute for him" Danny says "Who was he?" Max says "I don't remember his name". Just then, a customer comes in to Max's store. He says "Just a second, Danny". Max walks toward the customer and says "Is there something I can do for you?" The customer pulls out a pistol. Max yells "Danny, it's the no-good from way back!" The customer shoots Max, then starts firing toward Danny!

Nick Carter, Master Detective - Death in the Pool

Nick and Patsy are driving home a girl whom had a little too much fun at a party. Nick asks "Where does she live, Patsy? She says "In the Greybar Apartments, Nick. It's the one with a big lily pool in the court". Nick says "Oh, that one. She would live in a place like that. All show and nothing else, just like Sally". Patsy says "I wish you wouldn't talk that way about her, Nick. She used to be one of my best friends years ago. She's just had a lot of trouble recently. She drinks to make herself forget her husband divorced her about a year ago, and she's been alone ever since". Nick says "It's funny you standing up for her Patsy, usually you'd be the first to condemn anyone who drinks and plays around the way she does". Patsy says "All right, Nick, think what you like, just as long as we get her home so I can put her to bed". Sally wakes up and says "Who's going to bed? The evening's young yet. Let's go somewhere". Nick says "The only place you're going, young lady, is home to bed". Nick pulls the car into the front entrance of her apartments. Patsy says "I'll get out to help her". Sally says "I can take care of myself". Sally takes a few steps and Patsy says "Oh I better go after her, she'll fall in the lily pool if she's not careful". Suddenly, Sally lets out a loud scream and says "There's a dead man in the pool!"

Under Arrest - The Case of Ruth Cutter's Burglar

Ruth Cutter, a high society newspaper columnist, is awakened by a man entering her bedroom at her Ritz Park apartment. She says "Who's there? How did you get in here?" The man says "Through the door". Ruth says "What do you want?" The man says "I want to talk to you". Ruth says "Get out". The man says "I mean it. I only want to talk to you. Get up out of your bed". Ruth says "I warn you, I have a gun". He says "I don't want to harm you". She says "You've broken in here. Don't Move!" The man says "Oh, you really do have a gun. I think you're afraid. Why would a woman like you have a gun unless you were afraid?". She says "I tell you I'm not afraid". He says "That gun says you are, now give it to me". She says "You're an intruder here. Get out! Please get out! He says "No!". Suddenly, two shots are heard. Ruth picks up the phone and says "Operator, please connect me to the police headquarters.