The Avenger - Death Rings the Bell

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2:22The Avenger. The Avenger's Born Enemy of Evil is actually Jim Branden, a famous bio-chemist. Through his numerous scientific experiments, Branden has perfected several inventions to aid him in his crusade against crime as the Avenger. Most remarkable of these inventions is the highly secret diffusion capsule, which cloaks him in the black light of invisibility. Branden's assistant, the beautiful Fern Coddier, is the only one who shares his secrets and knows that he is the man the underworld fears as the Avenger. And now, the Avenger and death rings the bell.

3:29I'll drop you and Fern off at your office, Jim. Okay, Inspector. Thanks for taking us to lunch, Inspector. Hey, welcome, Fern. Oh, same Inspector, I have those chemical reports ready on the Hadley case. You can pick them up if you want to. They're good out of that. Oh, look. They must be a big buyer somewhere. Sure, look, said way. Say, the whole fire department out. This is something big. What do you say we tag along, Inspector? I think we've heard about it. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. This is something big. What do you say we tag along, Inspector? I think we better, Jim. There it is. That big chairman house at the end of the block. I'm not able to save that. It's going up like Tinder. Better park here, Inspector. Come on. Gosh, I hope no one was in that house. It's an inferno, all right? That building's ready to collapse. Turning the hose on the next house. Might as well, that first one is a gunner.

4:36Now that the firemen have pulled out and I've sent Fern back to the office, how about giving me the lowdown and why you're hanging around here, Inspector? I'll Jimless Tenement House, belonged to a man by the name of Roy Wade. And it just happens that this is a fourth house owned by Wade to burn down within the past few months. Well, that's certainly a good enough reason for a thorough investigation. And what's your theory? Awesome, insurance or what? I don't know yet. But in two of those other fires, a life was lost. The same thing happened here today. I don't tell me you'd be willing to call it murder, Inspector. Well, even if we couldn't find a thing to substantiate such a theory with other cases, if anyone died in this fire, I'm not going to be satisfied there was an accident. How the worm is turned. Maybe I should make you convince me of that. Come on, Jim. Let's give this place a good going over. Jim, here's a complete medical report on the remains of that body we found in the fire. Who was it, Inspector?

5:36An old recluse with an aim of Adam Tanner. He'd lived in that house of Roy Wade's for almost 20 years, but... The important thing is that Tanner was dead hours before that fire broke out. Oh, I thought so. Yeah, the doctor says he was killed by a blow on the head at least four hours before the fire started. Well, I suppose you've called in Wade for questioning. Yeah, I got him waiting outside. I wanted you to be here when I put him on a grill to find, bringing in. Right. Okay, Wade, in here. Now listen here, Inspector. Let's see, I need having me pick up like a common criminal. If you had some questions, ask me why did you just... Shut down, Wade. Mr. Brandon and I will ask the questions. This happens to be a murder investigation. Murder? Who's murder? Adam Tanner, your tenant. He didn't die in that fire he was killed beforehand. Well, that's too bad. I didn't have any use for... He did like you, either. During the past year, he wrote several letters of complaint to the Board of Health about the rundown condition of that house of yours. He lived in. Tanner was a crank and a trouble maker.

6:36Always behind in his rent, too. And it wasn't because he didn't have the money. He had plenty. You have any idea who might have killed Tanner? No, no, I only saw him once a month. Oh, when did you see him last? About a week ago. Was that when you threatened to have him put out? Well, yes, yes. We had an argument. What are you two getting at? Do you think I killed Tanner? We're not ready to bring in a charge as yet, Wade. But there's no doubt about it. Tanner's murder puts you in a bad spot. That's only your opinion, Inspector. I'm in no spot. I take a look at the facts, Wade. Within five months, four heavily insured houses belonging to you have burned down. Three lives were lost in those fires, and we can prove that at least one of those persons was murdered. Well, you can stack up those facts anyway you want to, Inspector. I am getting a lawyer, and I won't answer any more questions unless he tells me to. And the next time you bring me down here, you'd better have a warrant for me or you'll be in trouble.

7:43Jim, all these samples of burnt wood look alike to me. I don't think you'll find any clues here. I've already found some, Bernard. You have? Yes. We believe Tanner was murdered in the kitchen of that house, and that the fire originated there. Now, this is a piece of burnt wood taken from what was left of the kitchen wall. Here, take a look at it through the spectroscope. I'm sorry, Jim. It's just another piece of chariot. I'm sorry, Jim. It's just another piece of charcoal as far as I can see. I know it is, in fact. That piece of wood didn't burn normally. If it had the cross-checks on it, it would have a definite size. Those are finer and closer together than they should be. That proves that some outside agent was used to help the fire along. Gosh, Austin isn't what it used to be, is it? No, science is fighting the fire bug every step of the way these days. Do you think these fires were the work of a pyromaniac or planned with a motive, Jim? The murder of Tanner rules out the pyromaniac, but murder wasn't the motive for those other fires. Are you sure I'm made?

8:43Well, 90% of all Austin cases are attempts to collect insurance, so we can't disregard that. Then the case is solved. Roy Wade was the only person who stood to gain anything by all those fires. What may I ask did he have to gain by murdering Tanner? Why, that's a simple deduction, Jim. This is what happened. Tanner was out. Wade used his past to get into the house. He was out in the kitchen preparing everything for the fire when Tanner came in and surprised him. They had a fight and Wade killed Tanner. Well, not so fast, Inspector Coddier. It's been proved that Tanner was killed four hours before the fire broke out. Well, Wade was terrified. After he killed Tanner, he fled. When his terror wore off, he realized that he could destroy all evidence of the murder merely by setting fire to the house. So we went back and did just that. Okay? No, Slimzy. Slimzy? Why? Because so far we haven't been able to place Wade at the scene of the crime. Oh, I'll take it, friend. Hello? Inspector Wade, Jim. I just wanted to tell you, I've closed the Wade case.

9:45You've closed it. Yes, sir. So did I've tied. Wow. Well, I found two witnesses who saw Wade, naming Tanner's place few minutes before the fire broke out. How you like that? Well, I'll admit that looks bad, but I should. I've shed my men out today to pick up Wade on suspicion of murder. Let's see him try to talk himself out of that. Inspector, not so fast, I should. I certainly scooped Janis when Jim so long. Inspector! Oh, he hung up. Oh, what was it, Jim? The inspector's arresting Wade on suspicion of murder. You see, it's just like I said. I knew Wade was guilty. I know. Maybe right, but so far all the evidence is circumstantial. And the inspector won't be able to hold Wade long on the strength of it. Well, after all, Jim, there aren't any other suspects. You mean we haven't uncovered any other suspects? Now, that doesn't mean there aren't any. Come on, friend. Let's set up that microtome. I'm going back to work. Jim, why are we making a check on all the houses Wade owns? I'm just not satisfied with the set pattern of this case, friend.

10:48A man in Wade's position would have to be awfully stupid to believe he'd get away with four fires and a murder. And Wade is far from stupid. Oh, here's the last address on our list. Oh, look, Jim. It's an antique shop in the basement. Yes, and it seems to be either selling out or moving. Come on, friend. Let's go in and have a look around. Good day. Anything I can show you? Well, we'd like to look around if you don't mind, of course not. Here's your nice table, Jim. Everything's in pretty much of a mess. I'm in the process of moving. Oh. Why don't you find us a good section for antiques? Oh, the section's fine. Nearly all the old people living around here have wonderful old furniture. I'm just moving across the street. It's only this house I object to. One of the house? Yes. Doned by Roy Wade. What was him being such a firebug? You never know which of his houses will go up next. After that last fire, I decided to get out of here. After all, I've got a lot of money tied up in these antiques. Why, you shouldn't have anything to worry about now. That Wade safely in jail. What, he's not? What? They released him. A flash came over the radio about 15 minutes ago. Insufficient evidence, they said. Hello, Mr. Douglas.

11:48Hello, Winston. I just dropped in a tent, you know, that I think I finally persuaded Uncle John to sell you a few of those old pieces of furniture you asked me about. Oh, good. Drop around at his house sometime this week and look him over and see that you offer him a fair price. I'll do that all right. Okay. Let me know how you make out of the old one. I will. Thanks, Winston. Who was that young, Paul? It looked familiar, but I can't place him. He's Winston-Madden. Oh, John Madden's nephew. Oh, yes. His uncle lives in that house Roy Wade owns on 7th Street. That's right. Jim, on the table, we need for the office. Okay, have it, Sanford. If that were next to the China Cross, it's for him. Send it to Jim Brand in 928. Excuse me. Are you Jim Branden, the detective? I yes. Well, I'm mighty proud to meet you. My name's you with Douglas. How do you do? Say, Mr. Branden, maybe you could use your int for something done about the shocking condition of this house. I thought you said you were moving. Well, I am, but I'm sorry for old Mr. Forsythe on the second floor. He'll be left alone here and what about a top floor of often? Well, those people moved out three days ago. After tonight, old Forsythe will be here alone.

12:50And I think Roy Wade should be forced to make certain repairs for that old man's safety. Oh, look into the matter, Douglas. Come on, Fern. Settle the matter of that end table. We've got to be getting along. Jim, you had the board of health summoner Mr. Forsythe for an interview, so we could examine this house, didn't you? Well, that's right, Fern. Now we'll take this empty top of often first and work our way down. I felt like a thief sneaking in that back window. Jim, why are you so interested in this particular house? Because of the facts concerning and telling with those of the other waithouses that have burned down. Jim, would you open that window for me? It's exciting, isn't it? Okay, Fern. Where are you, Hupus? Cutting through the house. Why, it's Mr. Wade. What do you suppose you want here? I don't know, but I intend to stick around and find out. Jim, the Wade finds us here. There'll be fireworks.

13:51Now, don't worry. There's no reason for him to come up to the empty apartment. Look, Jim, he's leaving. I understand. Yes. Come on, Fern. Let's continue with our investigation. We haven't any time to lose. Jim, is it my imagination or do I smell smoke? Why? You're right, Fern. We better get out of here. Yeah, this way. This door leads to stairway. Oh, Fern, get back. The whole floor below is in flames. Jim, what are we going to do? Where's that?

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17:37Jim, we can't say in this room another minute. The whole world is burning. The engines have arrived, Fern. They'll have the ladder up in no time. He's so awesome. Fern, over here. Let's go out of the ledge. I'll hurry from the inside. No, I won't go unless you come too. All right, take hold of my hand and go ahead. I'm full tight. Just let you go. I know. Don't look down. Steady now. It'll only be for a minute. They're putting the ladder up. We're perfectly safe. Them, the ladder's right at your feet. I'll steady you while you're step onto it. Okay? I won't. Come on Jim. In fact, I sent you to come over here for the laboratory to watch over the experiment. That's not why I came. Jim, I want an explanation of that statement you made on the phone. You mean my warning that you'd be making your fool of yourself if you were arrested way to get it?

18:39You yourself admitted that you saw a way to the foresight's house just before the fire broke out. I said in front of the house not inside it. Oh, wait, must be, Jim. Now, why don't you try to help me prove that instead of fighting me every step of the way? Because I know now how those fires were started. And there's an even chance that someone is trying to frame way. Come out to the kitchen and I'll show you. The kitchen? Yes, Fern and I have everything ready for the demonstration. Oh, better be good. One more fire and I'll be back in the harness, pounding a beat. Hello, exactly. Hello, Fern. What are you up to in here? You're looking. Over here, Inspector. Take a look at this door, Bell. This is where it rings when anyone presses the bell out front. Oh, Jim, what is your doorbell? I have to do with an arson and murder case. Do you notice anything peculiar about this bell? Good. Because right inside that bell, I've rigged up a tiny container of sulfuric acid. Directly underneath is this waste basket containing paper and rag soaked in oil. And when the bell rings, the hammer breaks the acid container. The waste ignites and press dough. Our fire has a good start. Now, if I really wanted to make sure this whole house would burn down rapidly,

19:42I would spray that wall with gasoline, gunpowder or flashlight powder. In a matter of seconds, the whole place would be in flames. Are the fire extinguishes ready, Fern? Yes, sir. Now here, you take one of them, Inspector, and I'll take the other. Be ready to put out the blaze and add fat again. Okay, Fern, you can go out and bring the bell now. Sightly. Oh, tastes like this, Jim. A perfectly innocent person might press the doorbell and set the fire going. Precisely the point of this demonstration, Inspector. That's why I didn't want you to rest away again until we're certain he did the rigging as well as the rings. There, how do you like that? Well, I'll... I reinstall it, sir. Get that extinguisher working. I haven't much insurance. Jim, why are we going to Douglas's anti-shop again? I want to find out Douglas or anyone going in or out of four science house yesterday, Fern. That demonstration you made this morning, thirty needs to be wide open, as far as suspects are concerned, doesn't it? Well, you mean you're no longer convinced it was Wade? No, but I'm not convinced it wasn't right.

20:43We can't eliminate Wade, but on the other hand, the criminal could be someone you'd had known before. I'm not sure if he's going to be there. I'm not sure if he's going to be there. I'm not sure, Nate Wade, but on the other hand, the criminal could be someone you'd had no reason to suspect so far. Jim, there's all Mr. Forsyth. Forsyth, you said it was Douglas's door too. Oh, yes. Good afternoon, Mr. Forsyth. Good day. We shall now go to Mr. Brandard, aren't you? That's right. Had he found another place to live, Mr. Forsyth? Not yet, mister. He spent a night at the settlement house. Everything I had went up in that fire. Oh, that's true. Oh, yes, everything. Even my wife's hand take jewelry. I'd tell it on to it all these years to take it in and... Was it valuable during Mr. Forsyth? Oh, yes, she has indeed it was. Mr. Douglas offered me $2,000 for it more than once, but I could never bring myself to sell it. Oh, yes, Mr. Douglas is shop. Are you coming in? Oh, yes. Yes, he's the only friend I have. The only one who's ever bothered to be very kind to me. Oh, yes.

21:44Mr. Douglas, it's Forsyth. He's right with you. Oh, he has some wonderful old furniture here. Hasn't it? Often bought old pieces for me. Oh, there. Oh, Mr. Brandham. Good afternoon, Douglas. Douglas, I came in to see if you could let me have some of that old furniture back. I sold him. I thought maybe I could rent a little room, some fancy. Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Forsyth. Oh, that furniture has been sold. That's too bad. I was sold... Look, Mr. Forsyth. I have a little room on the second floor that I don't use. Why don't you stay there for the time being? Very kind of your Douglas. Oh, mention it. Go up now and take a look at it. Right at the head of the stairs. All right, I wrote him pose on your kindness long eyes. I find something. Oh, Mr. Brandham. Douglas, do you see anyone entering or leaving Forsyth's house yesterday before the fire? Well, I wasn't going to say anything about it, but I did see Mr. Wade going toward the house just before the fire broke out.

22:44No one else. No. Well, I guess you're a hunter right. You move just in time. There's no cure for a fire, Mr. Brandham. I wouldn't live in one of Wade's houses if he paid E-Rent for the privilege. Well, thanks Douglas. Conquering. Well, it seems to be a different commodity, these days. Forsyth gave us a clue, Kern. I'll tell you later. Right now, we're going to call on John Matten. What for? Matten lives in the last remaining house that Wade owns. I know, but you checked him on him in the other day. Jim surely you don't think that way. I'm not stopping to think, then. This time, I'm not going to give Jeff a chance to ring the bell. What? Well, there's old John Matten's house, Jim. He doesn't live in that big place all alone, does he?

23:44Yes. Isn't that your Winston has an apartment on the other side of town? I'm going to lose the nocturne on this door just to play safe. just to play save. Jim, you don't think Wade intends to go down this lovely old house for you? No, Fred and I never said any such thing. What do you want, please? You're Winston, John Madden's nephew, aren't you? That's right. Oh, I saw you in Douglas the shop the other day. That fool's Douglas sent you to pick up the furniture he bought. That's it, they're on the hall. Oh, Mr. Douglas did buy that furniture from your uncle then. Of course. So, aren't you from Douglas? No. Where is your uncle? Uncle John was taken in last night. He's in the hospital. May we can in, please? I'm Jim Brandon, connected with the police department. Oh, what do you want? I'm busy packing. I'm taking Uncle John to live with me. We're coming in step aside. Just step aside, come on Fred. Now Winston, what's wrong with your uncle? I don't know. There's something he ate. Doctor said, anyway, it's not of your business.

24:45Are you moving your uncle's things out of here with or without his consent? Now this is a private matter. I don't like your attitude, Brandon. Get out of here and don't get back without a warrant. Okay, that's the way you wanted. Well, Mr. Brandon, I think that is what is known as the Bums' right? Uh-huh. Fern, go back to the office and call the inspector. Tell him to stand by for a call from me. Okay. Jimmy, it's that nephew with us. He's the guilty one. You know everything within a few hours, Fern. Now, run along. What are you going to do, Jim? I've got a date with a fireball as the Avenger. I know old modern capital is money in this bureau. Gotta be here somewhere. What's that? Who's in here?

25:46It's the Avenger, Douglas. I've been waiting for you. The Avenger? What do you want here? I've taken the precaution of removing the money and valuables you hope to find in this apartment. I don't know what you're talking about, Avenger. I bought this furniture from Madden. It belongs to me. You took the furniture you bought out of here an hour ago when Winston went to visit his uncle. Then you came back to rob and burn this house. I'll make you wish you didn't know so much, Avenger. You might as well give up, Douglas. The house is surrounded. Oh, no. I have another plan. When the police bring the bell, they'll set this house a fire. We'll be trapped here, Avenger. You'll die with me. You'd prefer death by fire to a trial by Jordy Douglas? But the bell will not set off the fire this time. The Avenger will remove the acid from the bell. Your schemes are over, Douglas. You'll stand trial for Austin and for murder.

28:01And then however serious the offense is..., it isn't a terrible crime. The Avenger is innocent. If not, the next tenounsend, The Douglas Confession. Yes, Farron. And you were partly right in your deductions about the death of Tanner. Except that I accused Wade instead of Douglas of his murder. Looks. Douglas's motive throughout was robbery. He used his antique business as a means of getting into a house in his own house. Yes, Farron. And you were partly right in your deductions about the death of Tanner. Except that I accused Wade instead of Douglas of his murder. Yes. antique business as a means of getting into the homes of old people he thought had money. Under the pretext of examining various pieces of furniture he found out where the boat were hidden. Then later when he went back to load the furniture he stole the valuables. Rigged up his fire device and then the first person to rain the bell set off the fire and all the evidence went up and flying.

29:01Right. And those first two persons who died really were caught in the fire. Yes, but Adam Tannagot wise to what Douglas was to and Douglas killed him. But what led you to suspect Douglas, Jim? Douglas had bought furniture from every house where a fire occurred. That in itself was suspicious but not conclusive. Oh, Mr. Fortyf gave me the real clue. He told us Douglas knew about that antique jewelry he had. I knew that jewelry hadn't been burned because we had put the ruins of that fire through the sieve. Therefore, the jewelry had been stolen. And since Douglas knew of its existence and value, he was the logical one to suspect. But why did Douglas concentrate on Roy Wayt Housen? For several reasons. Inured would be easy to throw suspicion on Wade because Wade's houses were insured for all the traffic would bear. Perfect fire, trans, also. Besides, Douglas knew enough about Wade's business to know when he made his rent collections. You mean he deliberately stayed some of those fires so that Wade would be the one to ring the bell? Exactly, friend. But Jim, what made you so sure you could trap Douglas at Madden's house?

30:04Well, I wasn't sure, friend. Matter of fact, I wasn't sure until I discovered that Douglas had bought that furniture from Madden. Then I knew the stage was set. Now, who do you suppose that is? Probably the inspector bringing us the afternoon papers. His pictures on the front page of every one of them. All characters, names, places, and plots used in the Avenger program are fictitious. Any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. This is a thought. A thought. A thought. Remember, listen for another adventure of the Avenger. Hey, it's Kelly Rowland.

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