The Falcon - The Case of the Gold Ring

0:00Hello. Yes, this is the fault in speaking. Oh, Jane, I'm glad you called. Now, you have to include me out tonight, Andrew. I'm meeting for the Florida Keys. Mm-hmm. I need a vacation and I'm going to get one if it kills me. Once again, the National Broadcasting Company brings you the adventures of the Falcon, starring Les Damon, the adventures of the Falcon dedicated to private investigators everywhere, those hard-hitting detectives who, like Mike Wearing, risk their lives to aid law and force militancy. So join him now when the Falcon solves the case of the gold ring. It is early afternoon in Havana, Cuba, and that's the continental, a sidewalk cafe near the

1:01Prado, a rather portly gentleman named Ricky Alzenandre, betten to the waiter, but just if he raises an imperious finger. Oh, my dear Raymond, what a pleasure. Would you join me? Mr. Matthew, I've got to talk to you. Of course, dear boy. What is it? I just got a line on Lilla. Would you mind repeating that? I tell you I know where she is. Where? She left at the final last night for the Florida Keys. She shouted a plane. How do you know? I spoke to the pilot. He happens to be a friend of mine. How fortunate. Have you any idea where she's staying? Yes. You've got to look at her bag. They'll mask for the hotel to Zelda. That's very interesting. Well, where do we go from here? Well, we can't leave a little girl like Lilla alone on the keys. Why don't you fly over and keep her company? Over about you? I'll stay in Havana until you call. I suggest you live right now, but I haven't had one, but that's no problem, Raymond. All you need is one gun.

2:05And take bullets. That should take care of everything. Roman Tarot. Hello, Lilla. Raymond. Listen, Ray, if you don't get out of here. I suppose you'll scream. Yes. No, you won't, really, enough hysterical tape. Oh, really? Darling, this is a horrible place. What about the gesture to stay here? And then I suppose, like me, you had no choice. It's an understreet, you? No. Oh, he's in Havana waiting for my call. There'll be ever so delighted to hear I'd seen you. Look, Ray, I know what you boys want. I should think so. I haven't got it. Your line, sweet. All right, I am. Well, wouldn't I be a fool to tell you the truth? Well, you'd be a fool not to. How do I know after I turn it over, you won't kill me. Oh, Lilla, you know you can trust me.

3:08As much as you and Hanna's trust me. Exactly. And yet, Ray, what are you getting out of this? If I know Hanna, if he's not cutting you in for more than 10%, I don't think that concerned you. Suppose I promise you 50%. What? Even set right down in it. But what about? Hanna? He doesn't have to know. He can tell him I was gone when you got here. What do you say, Raymond? A lot of money. When would we divide? Right now. Well, then you do have it here. Yes, but you'll never find it without me, so make up your mind. If Rathy Oshadlenov is, he'd cut my throat. You'll cut it anyway. You know your trouble, Lilla? You're a cynic. All right, get it. Wait a minute. What are you doing at that song? It's part of it's in here. It's all tough. Where's the rest? Never mind. This should take care of your interest. Put that gun away. Oh, is that what it is? Are you going to put that gun away? This is as soon as you leave. How do you go quietly or do I shoot?

4:08Your bluffing. I wouldn't advise you to call me Raymond. I'm really low. You don't frighten me, darling. I'm warning you. Or it'll be such a bloody little fool. Now, give me that. The right this way, Mr. Wern. I saved the best room in the house for you. I appreciate that, Mr. Wern. They just call me Ben. OK, Ben, it is. Here we are. Hey, wait, let's live on the line. Well, what do you think? Well, this is your best room. I'd hate to see the worse. Oh, you're judging by appearances. Would you like me to turn on the fan? No, thanks. OK. I'd like you to get me another room. Well, just between us, they're all alike. There's one thing about the hotel brazelder. We don't show no favoritism. No, well, you had me worried for a while. What is a glass door lead to? The balcony. But I wouldn't use it.

5:11There's a lot of mosquitoes out there, man. How romantic. Yeah, I hate it. Still, if you want me to open, no, don't bother. Well, it wouldn't be any bother at all, Mr. Wern. I'd be pleased to do anything for you. Oh, what did I do to rate this service? Well, I read all about you. You're the one they call the Falcon. I didn't know. Well, I subscribed to all the detective magazines. I just finished reading about you and the Benson case. You know, there was one thing that puzzled me there. There were a lot of things that puzzled me. Well, suppose you and I could get together when I'm off duty and sort of kick him around. I got a couple of theories. Yeah, well, saving for Einstein. How about some ice water? Well, that raises a problem. Oh, you haven't any ice? Well, sure we have only the melt by the time I got it up here. Let's just peachy. All right, here you are. Oh, thank you, Mr. Wern. And any time I can be a further safe. I know. I won't call on you. Huh? Skip it. What? Open up. Wait a second.

6:13What are you doing on my balcony? Well, I could say I was taking a friend back. It's nine in the evening. Well, it does sound soft-fetched. Only slightly. My name is Lila Gold. Well, I can't say this is a pleasure. I'm enough to tell me I overheard. Oh, so you're going for ease-dropping, too. I couldn't help myself. Funny how things turn out. There's one man in the world I wanted to meet. It's me. How'd you know? It's figured. Everyone does. It's weird. You've got to help me. I'm in terrible danger. Ah, now look, Mr. Gold. Lila. Well, I'm here on a vacation. Well, this won't take much of your time. I wouldn't bother you, but there's nobody else I can turn to. I'll be forever in your debt. Oh, I... I don't think you're going to afford my prices. You're trying me. You know, wait. What do you think? I think you've been seeing too many B movies. Where'd you get the idea you could buy by private detective or the kiss?

7:13Sorry, I lost my head. Well, that's a very pretty one. What's the problem? Can you will help? Mm-hmm. Well, actually, it's really very simple. There's a man registered here at the hotel in Raymond Stance. Raymond Stance? Did the room clerk mention something about him? I don't know, did he? Yes, he did. Seems his son's character was cleaning a gun this PM and accidentally shot himself in the shoulder. Oh. Well, Ray worked for a man named Raphael Hanandos. Hanandos is due here tonight. I want you to meet him at the airport. What for? Well, how else can you kill him? How else can I walk? He shouldn't be difficult. Hanandos won't be suspecting a thing. You have been seeing too many movies. You won't do it? What do you think? You don't understand it's either Hanandos or me. Raymond was sent here to do the job. He wasn't willing to clean that gun he tried to kill me. Come again. I was lucky enough to hit his arm. Did you report that to the local shutdowns? That wasn't doing any good. The sheriff here worked for Hanandos. What are you trying to give me?

8:13Honestly, it's the truth. You see, you're the only one I can depend on. Hey, hey. Well, wait a minute. Where you going? Don't worry. I'll be back. Especially as you complete your end of the bargain. Fill the end, darling. Au revoir. Yes, sir? This is Mr. Hernándos in 2012. Did you give my message to Raymond Spent? Yes, I told him you wanted to see him. But that was half hour ago. Bring his room again. Never mind this here now. Come in. Come in. Well, it's about... Oh, no. No way. There's nobody home. You bet you, Mike. Who's this? Lila. Lila? Yes, I couldn't help calling you, darling. I think you're wondering.

9:13Oh, I think so too. But just heard the news. You did it for me. I did what for you. Well, I suppose it is stupid of me to mention. But I want you to know I'm forever in your debt. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. Sweetheart. I'll see you in the morning. Hey, now wait a minute. I'll must be the climber. This is a squeeze. What now? Come in. I'm looking for a Mr. Michael Ware. Couldn't you find some other time to look? It must be 4 a.m. 4.15 to be exact. I'd like to introduce myself to my name is William Bowers. I'm local share. Oh, well, I'm glad to know you, Sheriff. I was going to look you up tomorrow morning. Wasn't it nice to me to save you the trip? You know what Mr. Hernandez? I mean, Raphael Hernandez? Yeah, no. I'm funny you should know his first name.

10:13Oh, it's not so funny, young. Wait a minute. What happened to him? He was murdered a couple of hours ago. Murdered? I'm surprised you didn't hear the commotion. Well, I'm a sound sleeper. You walking your sleep? What are you getting at? You recognize this? What you find that gun? Right next to Hernandez' body. Of course, if I were one of your big silicaps, I would have immediately deduced it to yours. But being just the eagle, I had to call the New York police. But how did my gun wind up in Hernandez' body? Now, that's a good question. I'd just hope you find time to think up an answer before we hang it. If I were you, sir, I'd start working on it right now. Recently, in one of our largest cities, a survey of public elementary schools revealed conditions which are difficult to believe. These conditions are robbing our children of the educational opportunity they deserve.

11:13In adequate school budgets, outdated equipment and old-fashioned methods may deprive your child of the chance for a good start that is the right of every American. It's up to parents to know what their local schools are like and to demand the elimination of all these bad features. Get busy in your local PTA and other civic groups to make sure that the children of your town are getting a square deal in school. Remember, America's future lies with its children. Now, back to the adventures of the falcon. Just a few seconds have passed since Mike Waring was invited by Sheriff Fowers to try the local jail for size. And surprisingly enough, Mike isn't flattered by the honor. Oh, look, Sheriff, you got this all wrong. Oh, I'm sure I have, but they have to roll. What can he expect from a hiccup? Well, I tell you I didn't kill her, Nando. I never even met the man.

12:13When I came to my room last night, there was a girl on my balcony. She'd room you and Juliet. I look, I'm not clowning. The name is Lila Gold. She wanted me... Well, what's the use? You wouldn't believe it. But try me. I'm pretty gullible. Well, she wanted me to gun her Nando's for her. And you were blind? I don't talk like a shump. Where, why did she pick on you to play assassin? She heard then the room clerk mentioned that I was a private detective from New York. I mean, that convinced her you wouldn't hesitate to commit murder. Well, I can't help it if she's crazy. You're not the fact remains, Mr. Nando. She's dead. Well, I didn't gun him. They've got to give me a chance to clear myself. I wish I could, but unfortunately... Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Let me see that gun again. What cool? Because it isn't mine. New York police department. Well, I tell you it isn't mine. I ought to know. Mine had a nick on the barrel for a previous victim. But I'll even show you where it was. Let me have it. You see, I was right there. All right, Sheriff. Get him up.

13:13Oh, now, Mr. Wearing. Really? You're violating the confident now. I guess I can't be trusted. All right. You going to lock me in there? What do you think? I think I'll never trust another Yankee. Come on, come on, quick stalling. As you will, sir. Sorry to do this, Sheriff, but after all, turn about as fair play. You're going to lock me up. And I still will. So make the most of your fun, Mr. Wearing. At the moment, I'm your guest. But I hope to play hoosh. Do you talk to me? Hey, Ben. Ben. Now, cut that out. Wanna break my window? It's me. Well, I don't care of it. Oh, Mr. Wearing. Yeah, you got anybody in there? Well, no, but I didn't know where I lived. I'm a detective. Remember? They call me the Falcon. Open up. Oh, just a second. Oh, come on. Hurry up. Someone could pick me up in that life. Thanks. What do you hear from Sheriff Bowers? Well, he's awful pee, did you? Yeah, I can imagine.

14:13Now listen, Ben. You've got to give me a hand. I wouldn't dare. Don't let Bowers fool you, Mr. Wearing. And he may look like a fat fool, but he ain't. Well, I'm sure of it. That's why I need your help. You don't believe I killed her, Nandos? Well, after all, it was your gun. It was in my grave. I don't believe it. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. It was in my grave. And those? Well, after all, it was your gun. It was in my grip. Anyone could have stolen it. I was dead to the world. I left my ride down here. Well, still in all. You don't believe me, huh? OK, so I'm a killer. So what do you think your chances are? You could give me a way. Oh, no, no. I wouldn't have swayed. Now I've improved. Get hold of this gold. Sir, leave that gold. I want you to bring her here. There's the little lady who holds the key to the whole puzzle. If you say so. Well, I say so. Now, I knew it. But if the sheriff finds out. Who's going to tell him? Well, he's a funny man, Mr. Wehran. And he's got ways of learning things. Oh, now forget it. You put yourself in my hands. I'll make you a big man. I'll put myself in your hands.

15:13And you're liable to make me a dead one. And anyway, you will have lived. Now get going. Mr. Gold. Mr. Gold. I just want to... Hello, Ben. Well, the sheriff's bowler. Well, I was looking for Mr. Gold. I am, too. Maybe we can join forces. But really, Sheriff, I just want to... Miss Gold. Miss Gold. I just want to... Hello, Ben. You really, Sheriff, I just... What's the matter? You were a beauty now. Well, yes, yes, but... Yeah, but what? Well, I just remember something. I did, too. You don't, Ben. Well, really, Sheriff.

16:13You don't want to antagonize me, do you? No. I'm a friend of yours, remember? Did I say anything a couple of years ago when I caught you running the steel? You were breaking the law, and I looked the other way. But you don't understand? No, I don't. Who's you enlightening me? Scott. Oh, yes. Yes, sir. What do you want with the yellow gold? Well, I just want to know if her room was comfortable. Let's face it, Ben. No one's ever been comfortable in these rooms. Look at it. It's a shame in a disgrace. Holds in the screen, broken water pitches. What must your guests think? But then they're not too fuzzy, are they? I resent that. Well, it's true. What do you suppose keeps the same people coming back time at the time, like that Mr. Anandos and Raymond Spence? I don't know. Well, do you know how Ms. Gold honored you with her present? No. What do you want with her? Well, I told you. Oh, Jack Collise. Mike Waring sent you for her, didn't it? Well, honest. Where is it, at your place?

17:14I didn't say that. No, but it's figured. What are you going to do? I can't tell, rightly. First, I've got to find out what Mr. Waring has in mind. You want to pick him up now? No. No, let's give him a little more. He's going to hang himself. He might as well do a neat job. I hate losing, don't you? Yes, ma'am. What'll it be? I have a diary. Let me make it a tool. Ray. Go on, wait up. Yes, sir. Listen, Ray. I'm tell of the story. I didn't mean to shoot you. Oh, of course you didn't, Lila. I've been thinking of what you suggested yesterday. What I suggested? A partnership. You're forgetting, darling. That was your suggestion. Well, anyway, with her and us gone. Poor Matthew. Who do you suppose killed him? It was Mike Waring. Mike Waring? Private detectives in New York, the Falcon. Funny. I never heard Rathiel mention his name.

18:14Oh, it's true. I tell you, he came down. You're just to see her and us. And how do you know that? I'm telling you. I don't believe it. You think I'd lie to you? No, darling. You wouldn't recognize the truth of a slaughtier in the face. Well, you've got to trust me. Well, there'd be other stupid, wouldn't you? I trusted you once and wound up with my arm and a sling. I told you I didn't mean it. I was rattle. You see, I was expecting Waring. Why? Well, he and I are partners. He came down here to meet me. Hey, cut your mind. Did he come here to see you or her? No. I turned this stuff over to him. It's such a bloody little lie. Yes, you're right, I am. But this time I'm telling the truth. Waring's gone. You might have said she was looking before. No, that proves it. Where's Waring now? I don't know. Well, if he's your partner, you must expect to hear from him. I'll tell you I don't. It's gold. What? I think you're being paged, darling. Over here, boy. I gotta talk to you, Miss Gold. We'll go right in there. Well, this is confidential. I'll see you later, Ray. No, darling. We don't have secrets from one another. All right, then. I said it. Well, I don't know. I do. Now, what is this message you have for my charming associate?

19:15Well, Mark Waring wants to see him. Who burns? Now, do you believe a partner? Where is he? Well, he's... He's hiding out in my place. I've got a shack near the swamp. Suppose you take me there. But he wanted to see the lady. I wouldn't think of it. Well, you know how people talk. Now, you better take me. And he won't be disappointed. I'll provide him with a much more exciting evening. Who's there? I'll answer when you dummy. It's me, Mr. Waring. Ben. Did you bring her in? Yes. Your friend. Hello, Aaron. Who the devil are you? I'm sorry, Mr. Waring. I couldn't help myself. But you can now. So, run along. Yeah, but I want to explore. I'll do it for you. Nice, boy. Yeah, but not very bright. Well, not matter who is. You must be Raymond Spence. Now, on the road, did you ever figure that out?

20:17You're going to tell me about you shooting yourself this afternoon. I don't you believe that she was responsible. Really? You pictures of a horrible associate, Mr. Waring. You can't believe a word, you say? I'm beginning to find out. Oh, incidentally, would you mind pointing that gun elsewhere? Does it make you nervous? It's very. I'm in a delicate condition. Congratulations. But getting back to Lila, she tells me you two are associated in this venture. You believe that? Strangely enough, I do. That's all you did send for her. Yes, because I'm being framed for murder. Ms. Pura, I feel I'm going to miss him. Look, I don't know why I should try to convince you, Raymond, but I didn't kill him. Did you have any idea who did? Well, Lila tried to get me to do the job when I turned it down. Didn't she do it herself? Isn't that the way it adds up? Oh, frankly, I'm not too sure. And you better be. You've got to put a sharp sharp in these parts. Oh, he couldn't be too sharp, he let you escape. No, we all make mistakes. And you made yours when you tied up with Lila. Now, I'm prepared to offer you a much better deal. You look like she turned this stuff over to you.

21:18Oh, is that what she claims? Well, don't you have it? I'll tell you a proposition first. Well, it would be pointless discussing anything and let's end dealing with the principal. Don't worry, you are. I've got the stuff. What do you think of it? Not much. Well, it's worth a hundred grand. I doubt it. Looks like a lot of junk to me. Look, I know all of her in those contents. I can unload it tomorrow for that price. I'll call you if I've run across it. But you just said... I know, I lied. I must have picked up the habit from Lila. You know, Mr. Waring, I'm very annoyed at you. You tricked me. Well, don't feel too badly about it. It makes you even with the shirt. Only I don't propose to take this lying down. What are you going to do about it? I don't know. But to begin with, be how this hits you. Our American heritage of freedom is one of our most priceless possessions.

22:19But because we often take them for granted, we're not as vigilant in our defense of them as we must be. Combat racial and religious prejudice and all attacks on our liberties from whatever source. Don't be a lazy American. Work for your freedom. It's the only way to keep them working for you. And now, back to the adventures of the Falcon. Thirty minutes have passed since Raymond Spence showed his displeasure with Mike Waring by beating a tattoo on his head. And now, as we find Mike... Come on, Waring. Take your freedom. I'm going to hurt you. Confidential yet. I've made it myself. Oh, Sheriff Ballard. Go on. Go on. Take a good pull. All right. Oh, oh. Oh, brother, that's awful. English took me twenty years to get used to it. How did you know I was here? A beam told me. Wow. He's just a great big blabber mouth.

23:19We all have our foes. Now personally, I trust the wrong people. Like me, for example. Like you, for example. I thought you were real smart. I thought you were going to solve this thing for me. Well, I hate words. You can't imagine what it's like dragging two hundred and twenty pounds around me, son. And you let me escape on purpose? Me, actually? No, I don't believe it. Where's he going? In my coat, son? Forget it. Go on. Well? Who would trigger? Why? Go ahead, shoot. I want to see how good a mocked when you are. Aim at my cigar. Are you nuts? I got confidence in you, boy. Okay. Is that it? Uh-huh. And you did let me escape, huh? Of course. What was the idea? I told you. I thought you were smart, but I'm real disappointed. I wouldn't be surprised if I had to do my own work.

24:19Oh, I haven't prepared it. Mm-hmm. Kind of depressing in it. You can't be helped. It was Raymond Spence who slugged you once. Yes, he thought I was holding out on him. Holding out what mysterious it that he and Lila keep referring to. Have you any idea what it is? Yes, I think so, Sharon. But Lila would know better. What say we drop in on her? Seems like years as I've seen the girl. How do you want to handle this? How would you do it? Well, I say we knock them off. I didn't. Well, why bother knocking? There's no reason to disturb the young lady. And would you get those keys then? Then wasn't using them. So I thought I might as well. Never mind. Listen, Lila. Is that you, Lila? No, sorry, that's a punch, Raymond.

25:20Where? Uh-huh. Sheriff Bowers. No need to introduce us. Boy, we've already met. Hi, Mr. Spence. Hi. We thought this is Lila Gold's room. How come we meet such a stupid mistake? Where? I don't know. I would have sworn this was too annoying. But indeed, fancy that. I was just waiting for Lila. Oh, good. We'll do it together. You... You didn't know any three handed games. No, I know a couple. How about 20 questions? Sharon's wonderful. On a play, Raymond. No, thanks. Oh, maybe just as well. You don't look like he'd be very good at games. He's kind of puny. Oh, don't sell this boy a short shirt. He's a real live one. What do you mean? Why do you suppose Raphael Hernandez was killed? I have no idea. And you should. It was over that mysterious consignment that Lila was carrying. One who killed Hernandez, one of it. Who then Lila killed her? No, no, no. You're not listening. I said whoever killed Hernandez wanted it. Lila had it all along.

26:20So who does that leave? Who? You. I took Lila to give you the idea, but... Oh, Raymond. I'll personally see to which he gets credit for the assist. I don't know what to say, Mike. I don't know how you can ever forgive me. Personally, I find it very easy to learn. You're a very attractive young thing. When I think of how I involved you... Oh, forget it. You didn't really believe I met you to kill Hernandez? No, of course not. I was just talking. Yeah, that's a trouble with you. And you should have talked too much. Next time, Raymond was paying attention when you sold him the idea of double crossing Hernandez. Stuck him as a good one. And the one of the way to go into business for himself. Then he only had to take care of you. But I outsmarted him. He should have realized you were no one to play around with.

27:22Oh, instantly, what are you going to do with it? It. Now, the mysterious consignment that was responsible for the whole mess. Do you know what it is? Sure, narcotics. The three of you were a part of a ring. The smuggler then to the US. How'd you get it? Wasn't a guess. I had a hunch all along. And it was confirmed when I talked to Raymond. I told him I looked like a lot of junk to me. When I let the word junk go and shout out, I knew I was in the right track. I don't understand. Ah, sure you're doing the room. You don't know the hand of this game. junk is the all-embracing term for narcotics. Listen, Mike. I know where I can sell the entire shipment. It's pure stuff. We can get $40,000 for it easy. I'll cut you in for half. As you ever learn, Andrew. Time you told the truth for once. That shipment's worth $100 grand. Ray told me. This can't trust you. Oh, yes, you can. No, I'm afraid not. I swear Mike, this time, why did you stop here? Well, such a lovely night. Well, if you want to make the most of it,

28:22feel the sea a lovely moon. Oh, darling. Look at the way it rises over that building. That's a picture no artist could paint. I've never seen that building before. Well, if you haven't, you'll see a lot of it in the future. That's the local jail. I don't know. No, no, no. There's no need to take offense. I just wanted to try some mature, borrower southern hospitality. Let's go, Andrew. The case of the natural seven. The case of the natural seven.