Rolling Stones

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1:01That's right. The island off the coast of Italy. I see some boy down there is running wild with a knife, and they hope I might offer just the kind of proposition he might like to take a stare bat. Once again, the national broadcasting company brings you the transcribed adventures of the Balkan, starring Les Damon. The adventures of the Balkan, dedicated to private investigators everywhere. Those hard-hitting detectives who like Mike Wearing risk their lives to aid law enforcement agencies. So, join him now when the Balkan solves the case of the Rolling Stones. Anyone who thinks hide and seek is strictly for kids or to take a look at Mario Gentili. Mario's been playing the game for years and very successfully too. But then look what he'll do not to be caught. Twenty-four hours ago he was in Naples where he grabbed the nightboat for Palermo Sicily.

2:03A while a ship plowed through the straits of Messina, Mario made like a butterfly. When he emerged from his cocoon, his brown hair was dyed black and his mustache was gone. Six hours later, the new Mario was relaxing in a furnished room off the via Vittorio Emmanuel in Palermo. Well, even the best of us have to be it once in a while. And if you believe in sound effect, this may be Mario's turn now. Who is it? It's Ed Amario. Ed Acasalini. Momentum. Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh, stop it, Ed. Oh, forgive me. But he has been so long. Who told you I was in Palermo? No one. Then how did you find out? Every night I watched the boat from Naples hoping someday you would return. Tonight my wish was granted. How did you recognize it? It would take more than died here to fool a woman in love. Oh, Mario. Why did you leave? Because I had business to attend.

3:04There was not another woman in your life. I saw a girl with you that morning you left. She was a business associate. I'd kill her if I ever see her again. Don't be a fool. I'll get out. No, no, I did not mean it, Mario. Give me one more chance. Will you behave? I swear on my father's grave. All right. You won't regret it, darling. If there's anything I can do. That is. Can you get in touch with Bianca Naldi for me? Is she the one? You are talking like a fool. I must see Bianca Naldi. Mario. Open up, you dealing. There is no one here by that name. We know better. This is the place. You edit. You let them hear. Darling, I was most careful. You might as well surrender Mario. We have the buildings around it. Listen Edda. There is a staircase in the kitchen. It leads to the roof. I will not go without you. You will do as I say. No. If anyone asks you, you've been hanging wash up there now, Harry. When will I see you? Sooner than you think. I'll go. I'll be there soon.

4:04This is your last chance, Juntilie. Are you going to open the door? Or shall I have my men break it down? That won't be necessary, Trenta. All right, Sergeant. The three men search the place. She'll enter under. And you're over guys. Yes, I'm going to wait. What is the meaning of this? May I see your papers, please? My papers. Of course. But I assure you that your superior officer... Yes? I seem to have misled them. I submit you never had them to begin with. What is your name? Mario Juntilie. It was not always so. Was it? You were once known as Mario Toselli. You were the one who was the most important. You were in... But you know who Mario Toselli is? I have no idea. Well, if you will be kind enough to accompany me to the Palazzo Chiaramonte, I will be only too happy to enlighten you. After you, sir?

5:16And then... Forgive me if I seem ungrateful for your hospitality. But I've been here for three hours. And I've yet to learn the charges against... Patience is a great virtue, Mario. You should cultivate it. As it happens, we are waiting for an American. An American? A gentleman named Michael Wehring. Perhaps you have a girl of him? No. A distinguished personality. He was once a private investigator in the United States called the Falcon. A very colorful name, no? No. A matter of taste. Today he is with American intelligence. It is of no interest to me. Well, I am sure you will be of interest to say your word. You see, Avanti? Hello, Los Angeles. Michael, my good friend. How are you, Emilio? Better now as I regard your countenance. I did not expect you till noon. I flew over as soon as I got your message. It aroused your curiosity. No, En. What's it all about? First, I should like you to meet Mario Gentile. Mario, this is your wedding.

6:17I am delighted. Well, I'm not. Look, Lucena, you didn't bring me all the way from Rome to meet him. You are familiar with his reputation? Yeah, he's an organizer for the Communist Party. And that does not arouse your interest? No, the party is not Lord Nettley. Ah, but suppose I told you in an earlier day he had another name. Prior to 1945, he was known as Mario Tosseri. To Sully? Ah, you'll recognize him. Sure, the Allied War Cromes Commission has been looking for him for years. They've got a rope necktie they'd like to try on him for some. This is absurd. I never even heard of the man. And you're the only one in Italy who hasn't. To Sully organize a squadra d'Azioni and the militia volunteer for Shotsisty. They were Mussolini's personal strong arms squad. And I think of it, Michael, today we are honored by the presence of each phone. You are mistaken. What were you doing in 1945? I was fighting with the partisans near Genova. Who was your commander? You will not find any record for him. We were a small group. And prior to 1945? I was in France. Doing what? That is my own affair.

7:17But I tell you I'm not Tosseri. Well, I should be easy enough to check. Lieutenant Dintosale, come from the scene and see. And I'll take him there first thing in the morning. In the meantime, can you put him away on ice? I'd hate from the spoil after all these years. Who? Who is that? It is only me, Your Honor. I wish to see the prisoner, Mario Gentili. It is not permitted. I have written authorization from Lieutenant Balbo. Let me see. You are folding your upside down. Can you read? Do you take me for an illiterate? Of course I can. This is a most strange. I was instructed that the prison... You questioned the authority of the tenente? Of course not. What do you have in that basket? Some food for my cousin. See? A bottle of wine and some cheese. All right. Edda.

8:17How are you, Mario? How in the table? Lieutenant was most kind. You might have five minutes. We are most grateful, Your Honor. I warn you not to create any disturbance. How did you manage the table? I had a pass. It was most official looking. Now there is a great artist. You should not have taken the chance. They will discover the forgery in a minute. A minute is all I require. I brought you some food, Mario. See? Your favorite wine. My mother prepared especially for you. She hoped you would drink her health. Careful. There is a stalactite here. It may be thin, but it is made of the finest steel. Good, good. You know how much I love it. There was never any doubt in my mind. You will be able to use it? Yes indeed. Tomorrow I leave my railroad with a senior wearing for Messina. And this may be just the thing to relieve the monotony of the trip. Very good. Very good. My thanks to your very dear mother. Good morning, sir.

9:17It is 10 minutes from 1 o'clock in your wedding. How is our friend Mario doing? He is asleep. Shall I wake him up? No, it is plenty of time. I wonder if they get anything to read on this train. I saw a van during the next car. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. I do not know. There are two resties on the roadside. One, two, three. Two, three. There is one of them on the roadside. There is one of them on the roadside. There was one of them on the roadside. There was one of them on the roadside. I do not know. All I have to do is buzz. You would have to do it with me. No thanks. I will do it with myself. Keep an eye on sleeping beauty. You may rest easy, sir. Sir Henry, your wife and I have not been pretty. In five minutes, I will be back in a couple of minutes. I trust you sleep well, come round Mario. One, I was torturing you with the thinking you had not the care in the world. I haven't. I haven't, if you overlook this handcuffs. What do you have in the cigarette? Oh, see.

10:17Gratis, you know, Sargenta, you are a very good fellow. You know, you made a very definite impression on my cousin. Your cousin? The young lady who visited me in my cell yesterday. She thought you were very handsome. She did? Yeah. She is your most attractive female herself. Hey. What do you like, her address? Very much. She lives at number 347. Well, I don't sure how to write it down. I will remember it. You said that Trashen, you can't write, huh? My schooling was interrupted and it tenderized. Oh, she's a bit sensitive. If you will remove the handcuffs, I will be very glad to do it for you. What? No, no, come Sargenta, certainly you have no fear of me. I will propose a man like yourself. That was the first thing Edda noticed about you. Even that uniform couldn't hide those muscles. Eh, hard work, does it?

11:17Well, it is out of the question. Oh, of course. You are afraid of the American senior, eh? Sargenta Giovanni, there's no one. Stick up your hand. Ah, many thanks, my friend. Hurry. Write it down before senior wearing returns. It will be a pleasure. I believe I had the pen in my pocket. Eh, where did you get the knife? Got mistaken. Disappen. Here. You can feel the point. Morio? Yes, Sargent. Yes indeed. I am sorry it had to be you. I would have preferred that if it were Sargent wedding. I remember that she Sargenta. I fear we shall never meet again.

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13:19And they weren't long in coming. Excuse me please. I'm looking for the senior micro wedding. Come in. My card, senior. Cesare and a lavaro. See, it was suggested by the lieutenant Balbo that I see you. What was it done? Gratis, senior. You care to join me? Later, perhaps. All right, what can I do for you, the lavaro? You have it within your power to save my life. You had in your custody yesterday a man was called himself Mario Gentili. That was not his right name. How would you know? Because I have known him since 1934. In those days he was known as Mario Gentili. You sure of that positive? We were almost inseparable. I'm saying I assure you, senior. I was not the fascist. I knew Gentili purely in a social way. He was in love with a woman named Magrita Pecci. I took her away. Let me get the stress. She honored me by becoming my wife. How did the Saleteque that? Almost badly.

14:19His heart to kill us both. It was only by going to France that we managed to escape his vengeance. And you think he returned to Palermo to keep his oath? For myself, I do not guess in your, but Magrita. As a sheen, or Mario Gentilemon? Or Sicily knows. The papers have carried little else. It was her idea I consult the Carabinieri. Where's your wife now? She waits for me at Laura's hotel. Laura? A Laura Reynolds. She's an old friend, Magrita. What does she look like? She's most attractive. No, no. I mean, is she a blonde, a brunette? Well, why? A woman visited Mario Gentileon herself before he escaped. And we've got a hunch she supplied this to let him. Or it could not be Laura. Why not? Well, she's an American. I see. All right, tell your wife not to worry about Laura. Not that that will stop her, but I promise you we'll do everything we can.

15:20Hey, Quatro, Cinque. Is it the clock, right, Laura? No, it's a couple of minutes slow, Magrita. But Cesarei promised to call my force. Something must have happened to him. Maybe he was hit by a car. How can you say such things? It's real easy. You never liked my husband. I never liked spinach either, so what is that, bro? Or as Cesarei said there? I will not permit you to say another word against him. Oh, Magrita? Oh, I see. I see. I will not permit you to say another word against him. Oh, Magrita, Laura. You still listen. Ever since... That must be Cesarei now. Come in. I trust you, ladies, will excuse me. But I am searching for the Signora de la Voro. I am Magrita de la Voro. I kiss your hand, Signora. I recognize you immediately from your husband's description. I am Antonio Lombardi. Antonio Lombardi? Did Cesarei not call and advise you? I was to drive you home? No.

16:20That is most strange. That is the understatement of the week. No, Capisco. Oh, forgive me, Signora de la Voro. This is my old friend, Laura Reynolds. Delighted. Oh, it's my pleasure. Why didn't Cesarei come here himself? With the problem at hand, he thought it best not to take chance. What about... If there has all been taken care of, shall we go? Yes, of course. Good bye, Laura. Magrita, wait a minute. No, sorry, Deli, I do not wish to keep chance. Well, come in a minute, you get home. I've got the strangest feeling. Your concern, does you credit Signorina? But you need not worry. Rest assured, I shall take care of her properly. I reviderce. Signora de la Voro. I'm Barti. See? Did you not say we were to meet Cesarei at home? Did I? Yes. Then so be it.

17:20I would never think to contradict Deli. But this is not the way to Viotoledo. We are going south. There is the Marina, the sea is over there. Well, the miracles never cease. I would have sworn... What are you stopping here for? For this. It got. You must understand my dear. I bear no grievance against you personally. But my employer. Who is your employer? Would you care to venture a guess? No, I do not have to. I know. Let go of your fool. Let go of your fool. Why must you women always be so difficult? Is that you, Margarita? No, it's Mike Wearing. It's just a moment. Senior Wearing, this is a surprise.

18:20Please come in. Thanks. I am so sorry my wife is not here to meet you. She would be most honored. Look, Deli, there's something I've got to tell you. I just came from Lieutenant Balbo's office. He has apprehended Mario Gentile. No, not yet. Within what is it? But tell me, Senior, what is it? It's about your wife. Something has happened to her. Yes. Where is she? Where is she? You must take me to her at once. Wouldn't do any good. No, no. I'm afraid it's yes. He kept these promise. I feel kind of helpless to live our own. But if there's anything I can do. No, no, Senior. No one can help me. If you would be so kind to leave me now, I would like to be alone for a while. No. Now that's the story, Miss Reynolds. The Carabineri found a body an hour ago.

19:20Naturally, I thought you should know. Why'd I feel when I saw that man? Couldn't you trace him through the car? You tell me how. Well, I watched them from the window as they walked out as car was parked right across the street. It wasn't the blue nash. How did you know? The tourists reported the stolen early this afternoon. Now, getting back to this Antonio Lombardi. What did he look like? I used about five foot five dark hair, Depp. You sure it wasn't Mario Gentili? No, no, I'm positive. I've seen Gentili's picture. And he must have been an old comrade doing Mario a thing. Then why did he say Chesera sent him? Well, you don't think your friend Margarita would have gone with the movie admittedly came from Mario? Why didn't Chesera call the way promised? Because when he left me, he went into a huddle with Lieutenant Ballabort, the Palazzo Caramante. Well, I still think it's strange. Well, that's your privilege. How long have you known Delivoros? I met him at Cannes here a go. And his wife? I met her at the same time. That's funny. I had an idea you and Margarita were practically sorority sisters. You know, I don't think I like your attitude. I don't blame you. I don't like it myself. You mind if I use your phone?

20:20Go right ahead. Thanks. I hope that's a local call. It is. I'd like to see how Delivoros was getting along. The feeling I shouldn't have left him. Hello? Delivoros? Who is this? Mike Wearing. On the name of heaven, senior, where are you? I have been searching all over Palermo for you. Why? What's up? I just heard from Mario Gentile. When? That more than five minutes ago. He said now that he had besposed the Margarita, it was my turn. Well, listen, Delivoros. I'm going to hang up. As soon as I do, I want you to call Lieutenant Ballabort. It does not matter anymore, senior. I just wish to thank you for all that you do. Hello? Hello? Delivoros? What's the trouble? And you call to the angel. But from where I'm sitting, it sounds like murder. Let's hope I'm wrong. Oh, he doesn't answer. You didn't really expect him to. Oh, I get out of the way. What are you going to do? Put my foot through the panel. There ought to be an easier way.

21:21Well, there is, but this is more fun, Laura. Yeah, that ought to do it. Now, let's see if I can reach Stalock from here. Hunter, madam. Thank you. Oh, now what? Well, don't you notice anything unusual? Well, what do you expect me to do, screen? I have my hopes. Well, I'm sorry if I disappointed you. Don't worry. Oh, that's what I call a double take. He isn't there. No, see if there's any brandy around. You think you should have it? No, but I could stand a drink. Senior wearing. I don't talk. You got here a little late. Well, don't you worry, Delivoros. You're going to be fine. Oh, you cannot afford me, senior. No, I mean it. It's practically a scratch. But it burns. Well, that's to be expected. Was it Mario Gentilin? I couldn't say for sure. I did not see his face. Wait a second. What's this in the corner? Huh? Oh, what do you know? Oh, it's a gun. Yep, it's what it is. German Mauser. You know, it looks kind of familiar. Is it the same weapon that towards you is charged?

22:22Well, it is a brazed. You're going to hang it here. It's not falling, that is to locate from brandy. Nice working, Joan. Give him a shot. What about you? I'll take a rain check. Right now I want to see Lieutenant Ballball. With a little luck, I think we can wrap this up. You, my friend, much as he pains me to disagree with you, you are wrong. Mario Gentilin is not within 50 miles of Palermo. Then who took that shot at Delivoros? The same as Assi Hukilis-Wai. No, I doubt it, Lieutenant. If a man is motivated by revenge, you'll want to do some of the trigger pulling himself. Otherwise, why did he come back to Sicily in the first place? That is a very good question. We got a million good questions, what we need is a couple of answers. You think your ballistics department is through checking the gun? We shall see. Sergeant, Lieutenant Ballball, who? I think you need to call Arma. Arme. Hmm? Who is interested? Bravo, gratitude to the president. What are you saying?

23:22The car was a German manufacturer. It was a Mauser. I'll tell you something, I don't know. What about fingerprints? Not a one. We expected that. I don't suppose they were able to run down the serial number. On the contrary, Michael. There they were most successful. The gun was purchased two weeks ago in Naples. In Naples? And you will die when you hear the name of the man who bought it. Don't tell me. Yes, it was purchased by an American named Michael Wearing. Oh, no. You are upset? And I thought you would be delighted by the news. I guess there is no pleasing some people. We all shudder and shake our heads sadly over the catastrophes we hear about. The floods, explosions, and other accidents which take five or more lives. We wonder if it could happen to us, too. Well, there is one type of catastrophe to which most of us are exposed many times every day if we drive or ride on the highways. It's the head-on collision between two motor vehicles.

24:23It means almost certain death or injury to the drivers and passengers of those vehicles involved. Take a lesson from the fatality figures and drive as though your life depends on it. It does. And I'll back to the adventures of the Falcon. Now, there is one thing you can say about cops the world over. They all get the same look on their faces when they are pleased. And Lieutenant Balboe was wearing that look now. And no wonder. Here I have been needling him about Mario Gentili, and it turns out the gun that killed Margarita Delovoro belonged to me, and most revolting developments. Who is my friend? What have you got to say for your say? Very little. I wonder that gun looks familiar. Mario must have stolen it from my hotel room. But I was right about one thing. He's in Tolermo. So it would appear if there was one link we could find in the chain. Say, how far do your records go back on Gentili?

25:25As Gentili only till 1950, when he came to Sicily as an organizer for the Communist Party. And you have no idea what he did before then. Only theories. But you know no for sure. No one does. And that's where you're wrong, Lieutenant. I know one thing now about our mystery man. What? How to trap him. And maybe Senior Delovoro will be kind enough to furnish the bait. Let's ask him anyway. It's senior wearing. I do not like this idea. I do not like it at all. Love Delovoro. Either you have confidence in me or you don't. Well, I don't know about him, but I don't. Well, that's not too important, Laura. You're just part of the scenery. But I do not understand this business. It seems to me that I'm what you call a target. That's exactly what you are. Don't you see it's our only chance of grabbing Mario? By this time he knows he didn't kill you this afternoon. Well, if he's a man of his word, he'll return. That's what we're figuring on. But if he kills me. Not a chance. Lieutenant Balboa's got the place to round it.

26:25Nothing, Tyler. Listen to me. You will oblige me by raising your hands. You're the doctor. Listen Gentili. Ah, Senior Delovoro, I believe. Yes, yes. You know you have taken the name of Mario Gentile in vain. Naturally, I'm this Mike can explain everything. But why? Explanations are so boring. Well, you're just going to stand there wearing? What else can I do? He's right, Senior Delina. You see, I'm a man with a purpose. I do not intend to be frustrated. All right, Delovoro, if you have anything to say, now is the time. You haven't seen him, I have mercy. Wearing I beg you. Where you are, Senior Delina? I swear Gentile did not mean any harm. I did not think it would matter to you. It matters a great deal. Tell them the truth. I never saw this man before in my life. What? Continue. He was not responsible for Magarita's murder. I was. I hired the assassin. Macalzone! Oh! Mike. It's all right, Angel. It's all right. Nothing wrong with me, just fainted. With that bullet?

27:25It was a blank. Right, by done. I don't get it. I'll meet and introduce myself, Senior Delina. I am sergeante, a kille, bré-che. Sergeant, bré-che? Yeah, he's one of the turn-on-bobbles, boys. You did a beautiful job of acting, a kille. So what good is it? With my luck, Senior Delina, I'll wage your russleini wasn't even listening. Well, Mike, maybe I'm sick, but I've got to admit that I still don't get it. Oh, it isn't difficult, Laura. It all comes down to the fact that Delivoro hired that man, the murderous wife. Yes, but how did Mario completely figure in this? He didn't. I don't understand. Well, you see, when Mario escaped, it gave Delivoro the right idea. The papers had played up Mario as a man of mystery. Nobody knew anything about his background. So Delivoro spread the story that Mario came to Sicily for the purpose of killing him and Magarita.

28:25Oh, yes, but she knew the truth? Sure, but no one had a chance to ask her. She was murdered before either Balbo or myself could see her. Well, then, the shot we heard over the phone while Delivoro was talking to you. We're self-inflicted. Oh, you're getting all this. Well, that's why we had to bait a trap. And when Delivoro mistook Achilley Brasche for Mario Gentili, that clinched it. You know, you're pretty clever. Ah, you ought to see me do card tricks, sometimes. Ah, I'd love to. All right, I'll show you one of my favorites. Now, let's pretend you're a woman and I'm a man, and we're all alone on the marina facing the sea. And then what happens? Well, that's what makes this such a wonderful trick, Angel. Even I don't know how it's going to turn out. The case of the gorgeous Greek. The case of the gorgeous Greek.

29:29That's the title of next week's adventure of the Falcon. When Mike wearing learns that when Greece gets too hot, somebody is bound to catch the devil. The adventures of the Falcon are based on the famous character created by Drexel Drake, produced and transcribed by Bernadille Schubert, written by Eugene Wang and directed by Richard Lewis. Les Damon was starred as the Falcon with John Allison as Lord. This program came from New York. This is Fred Collins speaking.