The Falcon - The Case of the Gold Ring

0:00Hello. Yes, this is the Falcon speaking. Oh, Jane. I'm glad you called. Now you have to include me out tonight, Angelou. I'm leaving 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 enforcement agencies. 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 sidewalk cafe near the

1:00further or rather portly gentleman named Raphael Hernandez, that's the way to. But just as he raises an imperious finger. Raphael, oh my dear Raymond, what a pleasure. Won't you join me? Well, 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 last night for the Florida Keys. She should try to the 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. He got a look at her bag. They were marked for the hotel gazelda. 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 leave right now, but I haven't had one, but that's no problem, Raymond.

2:02All you need is one gun and six bullets. That should take care of everything. Hello, Lilla. Raymond. How are you, darling? Listen, Ray, if you don't get out of here. I suppose you're screaming. Yes. No, you won't either. You're not hysterical, Ray. Oh, really? Darling, this is a horrible place. What other position to stay here? And that 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 evidence for the light of the hair I've 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. But wouldn't I be a fool to tell you the truth? Well, it will be a fool not to. How do I know after I turn it over, you won't kill me.

3:05Oh, Lilla, you know you can trust me. As much as you and Hernandez trust me. Exactly. And yes, you can, Ray. What are you getting out of here? If I know Hernandez, he's not cutting you in for more than 10%. I don't think that concerns you. Suppose I promise you 50. What? Even slip right down the middle. But what about? Hernandez? 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 for making up your mind. If Rathy Oshadlana visit, 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 time? Part of it's in here. It's all tough. Where's the rest? Never mind. Fish 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.

4:06Now do you go quietly or do I shoot? Your 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. All 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. Okay, 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 worst. Well, you're judging by appearances. Would you like me to turn on the fan? No, thanks. Huh? Okay. I'd like you to get me another room. Well, just between us, they're all alike. There's one thing about the hotel, Griselda. We don't show no favoritism. No, well, you have to be worried for a while.

5:07What is a glass d'Orly to? The balcony. But I wouldn't use it. There's a lot of mosquitoes out there, man. No, no matter. If you're aided. Still, if you want me to open up, then I don't bother. Oh, 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. Well, I was 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. Hmm, let's just peachy. All right, here you are. Oh, thank you, Mr. Wern. And anytime I can be a further service. I know, I won't call on you. Huh? Skip it.

6:08What? Open up. Wait a second. What are you doing on my balcony? Well, I could say I was taking a friend there. That's nine in the evening. Well, it does sound far fetched. Only slightly. My name is Lila Gold. Well, I can't say this is a pleasure. I'm- You don't have to tell me I overheard. Oh, so you're going for ease dropping too, huh? 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. Mr. Wern. You've got to help me. I'm in terrible danger. Ah, now look, Ms. 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. Oh, I love that. 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.

7:09Which is it the idea you could buy by private detective with a kiss? I'm sorry, I lost my head. Well, that's a very pretty one. What's the problem? Can you real help? Well, actually, it's really very simple. There's a man registered here at the hotel in Raymond Stin. Raymond Stin's. Did the room clerk mention something about him? I don't know, did he? Yes, he did. Seems a spence character was cleaning the gun this PM and accidentally shot himself in the shoulder. Oh, well, Ray worked for a man named Raphael Hernandez. Hernandez 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? It shouldn't be difficult. Hernandez won't be suspecting a thing. You have been seeing too many movies. You won't do it? What do you think? But you don't understand it's either Hernandez 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.

8:09The sheriff here works for Hernandez. What are you trying to give me? Honestly, it's the truth. You see, 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. Build end, darling. Au revoir. Yes, sir. This is Mr. Hernandez in 2012. Did you give my message to Raymond Spence? Yes, I told him you wanted to see him. But that was half hour ago. Bring his room again. Never mind, he's here now. Come in. Come in. Well, a little bit. Oh, no. Oh, no.

9:15No 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 wonderful. I think so too. And 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, sweetheart. I'll see you in the morning. Hey, now wait a minute. Oh, must be the climate. This is the squeeze. What now? Come in. I'm looking for a Mr. Michael Ware. Oh, couldn't you find some other time to look? It must be 4 a.m. 415 to be exact. I'd like to introduce myself to my name is William Bowers. I'm local sheriff. 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. Henandos? Do you mean Raphael Henandos? Yeah, no. Funny you should know his first name. Oh, it's not so funny, young. Wait a minute.

10:16What 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 asleep? What are you getting at? You recognize this? What you find that gun right next to Henandos' body? Of course, if I were one of your big civic ups, I would have immediately did use to be yours. But being just the eagle, I had to call the New York police, please. But how did my gun wind up in a Henandos' body? Now, that's a good question. I'd use to it if 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.

11:17In adequate school budgets, outdated equipment and old-fashioned methods made to pride your child at 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 Wearing was invited by Sheriff Flowers 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 heat cop? Well, I tell you I didn't kill her, Henandos. I never even met the man. When I came to my room last night, there was a girl on my balcony. She'd be a roomie, you and Juliet.

12:19I look, I'm not clowning. The name is Lila Gold. She wanted me... Well, what's the use? You wouldn't believe it. Try me. I'm pretty gullible. But she wanted me to gun Henandos for her. And you were blind? Don't talk like a shump. Where, why did she pick on you to play a assassin? She heard Ben the Rumpler mentioned that I was a private detective from New York. And that convinced her you wouldn't hesitate to commit murder. Well, I can't help it if she's praising me. You're not the fact remains, Mr. Henandos. You did? Well, I didn't gun him. I've got to give me a chance to clear myself. I wish I could, but unfortunately... Wait a minute. Let me see that gun again. What for? 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. Oh, now Mr. Wearing. Really, you're violating the confident now. I guess I can't be trusted. All right, in the closet.

13:19You 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 wish. Sorry to do this, Sheriff, but after all, turn about as fair play. You'll then 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. Did you talk to me? Oh, I'm a man. I'm a man. I'm a man. I'm a man. Hey, Ben. Ben. Now, cut that out. You want to break my window? It's me. I don't care, but oh, Mr. Wearing. Yeah, you've got anybody in there. Well, I know, but I didn't know where I live. I'm a detective. Remember? They call me the Falcon. Open up. Oh, just a second. Come on, hurry up. Someone could pick me up in that life. Okay.

14:20What are you here for, Sheriff Bowers? Well, he's awful pee, did you? Yeah, I can imagine. Now, listen, Ben. You've got to give me a hand. I wouldn't dare. Don't let Bowers who you, Mr. Wearing. He may look like a fat fool, but he ain't. Well, I'm sure of it. That's why I need your help. Uh-uh. You don't believe I killed her, Nando's? Well, after all, it was your gun. It wasn't my grip. Anyone could have stolen it. I was dead to the world if my ride down here. Well, still, no. You don't believe me, huh? Okay, so I'm a killer. So what do you think your chances are? You could give me a way. Well, no, no, I wouldn't have swayed. No, I've been provoked. Get hold of this gold. Sir, leave that gold. I want you to bring her here. There's the little lady holding the key to the whole puzzle. If you say so. Well, I say so. No, I'm your way. But if the sheriff finds out, who's going to tell him? Well, he's a funny man, Mr. Wearing. He's got ways to learn and think. And I'll forget it. You put yourself in my hands. I'll make you a big man. I put myself in your hands and you're liable to make me a dead one. And anyway, you will have lived. Now get going.

15:39Miss Gold. Miss Gold. I just want to... Hello, Ben. Well, the sheriff's bow. Well, I was looking for Miss Gold. I am, too. Maybe we can join forces. But really, Sheriff, I just don't matter. You're up, you do now. Yes, yes, but... Yeah, but what? Well, I just remember something. I did, too. You don't, Ben. Well, really, Sheriff. You 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? Scrut. Oh, yes. Yes, sir. Where you going with me, the Gold? Well, I just want to know if if her room was company. Let's face it, Ben. No one's ever been comfortable in these rooms.

16:40Look at it. It's a shame in a disgrace. Holes 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 after time like that, Mr. Anandos and Raymond Spence? I don't know. Well, had you no harm Miss Gold honored you with her presence? No. What do you want with her? Well, I told you. Oh, Jack Collies. Mike Weren sent you for a dinner. Well, honest. Where is it, you're pleased? I 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. Weren has in mind. You want to pick him up now? No. No, let's give him an a little more. If he's going to hang himself, he might as well do a neat job. I hate you seeing him, don't you? Yes, ma'am, what'll it be? I'll have a doctorate. Let him make it to you. Ray.

17:41Well, go on, Ray, don't. Yes, sir. Listen, Ray, until the sorry, I didn't mean to shoot you. Of course you didn't, Lila. I've been thinking of it what you suggested yesterday. What I suggested? A pot and shrimp. He'll forget it. I'll give it to you. Ray. Well, go on, Ray, don't. Yes, sir. Listen, Ray. I'm telling you sorry. I didn't mean to shoot you. Of course you didn't, Lila. For getting darling, that was your suggest. Well, anyway, with her and us gone. Poor Rathie, eh? What do you suppose, children? It was Mike wearing. Mike wearing? Private detectives in New York, the Falcon. Funny? I never heard Rathie all mention his name. Oh, it's true. I tell you, he came down. And how do you know that? I don't believe it. I don't believe it. You think I'd lie to you? No, darling. You wouldn't recognize the truth of a slat you in the face. Well, you've got to trust me. You have a brother's 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 rattled. You think I was expecting where? 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 the stuff over to him.

18:42It's such a bloody little lie. Yes, you're right, I am. But this time I'm telling the truth, where he's gone. You might have done. The sheriff's looking before him. No, that proves it. Where's Rory now? I don't know. Well, if he's your partner, you must expect to hear from him. I tell you, I don't. This gold. Well, I think you're being paged, darling. Over here, boy. I got to talk to you, Miss Gold. We'll go right in there. Well, this is confidence. I see you later, Ray. 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? Well, Mike Weren wants to see him. Who does? Not, he believe a partner? Or is it? 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? You better take me. And you know if you're disappointed. I'll provide him with a much more exciting evening. Who's there?

19:47I'll answer when you dummy. It's me, Mr. Weren. Ben. Did you bring her in? Yes. You're flattered. Hello, R. Who the devil are you? I'm sorry, Mr. Weren. 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? You let it told me about you shooting yourself this afternoon. I don't you believe that she was responsible. Really? You pictures of a horrible associate, Mr. Weren. The gambler, the word she said. And beginning to find that 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 tension. You believe that? Strangely enough, I do. I probably did send for her. Yes, because I'm being framed for murder. Miss Polra, the Alambuda Miss him. I don't know why I should try to convince you, Raymond, but I didn't kill him.

20:50Have you any idea who did? I'll Lila try to get me to do the job when I turned it down. You think she did it herself? It's not the way it adds up. Oh, frankly, I'm not too sure. And you better be. You've got to put a sharp sheriff 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 walk you a much better deal. You look like she turned the stuff over to you. Is that what she claims? Well, don't you have it? Until your proposition first. It would be pointless discussing anything in the same dealing with the principal. Don't worry, you are. Not that the police are going to do anything. You are. Not that the stuff. What do you think of it? Not much. Well, it's worth 100 grand. I doubt it. It looks like a lot of junk to me. Look, I know all of an under those contents. I can unload it tomorrow for that price. Well, that's good to know. 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. Wearing, I'm very annoyed at you.

21:50You 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 had this hit you. Our American heritage of freedom is one of our most priceless possessions. But 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 Wearing by beating a tattoo on his head.

22:52Now as we find Mike, come on Wearing take your freedom. I don't know. I heard you. Confidential. I meet myself. Oh, Sheriff's Bar was gone. Take a good pull. All right. Oh, brother, that's awful. In it took me twenty years to get used to it. How did you know I was here? A beam told me. He's just a great big blabber mouth. We all have our foes. Now personally, I trust the wrong people. Like me, for example, I'd give 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 the missing son. And you let me escape on purpose, right? No, I don't believe it. Who is he going? In my coat, son. Forget it. Do I? Well, who would trigger?

23:52Why? Go ahead, shoot. I want to see how good a mocked when you are. Aim at my T-girl. Are you nuts? I got confidence in you, boy. Okay. Is that the... Uh-huh. And you did let me escape. 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 more work, having forbidden, kind of prepping in it. You can't be helped. It was Raymond Spence who swung you in. I thought I was holding out on him. Holding out what mysterious it that he and Lila keep referring to. If you were in the idea what it is, yes, I think so, Sheriff. But Lila would know better. What say we drop in on her? Seems like years since I've seen the girl. How do you want a handless? How would you get it?

24:52I said we knock them off. Well, if I didn't, why bother knocking? There's no reason to disturb the young lady. Where'd you get those keys? Then wasn't using them, so I thought I might have read them. Never mind. Listen, lock them. Was that Lila? Sorry, that's a punch, Raymond. Where? Sheriff Bowers. No need to introduce us. Boy, we've already met. Hi, I'm Mr. Spence. Hi. We thought this is Lila Gold's room. How come we meet such a stupid mistake? I don't know. I would have sworn this was too old-mine. But you know what? I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a bad guy.

26:06And you should. It was over that mysterious consignment that Lila was carrying. One who killed Hernandez, wanted it. Who then Lula killed her? No, no, no, you're not listening. I said whoever killed Hernandez wanted it. Lila had it all along. So who does that leave? Who? You. Of course, it took Lila to give you the idea, but, uh, Oh, Raymond, I'll personally see to which she 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 really talk too much.

27:06Next time, Raymond was paying attention when you sold him the idea of double crossing Hernandez Those. Stuck him as a good one. And the one of her 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. Oh, and secondly, 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 of the US. How'd you get? 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. I'm going to let the word junk go and shout out. You know I was in the right track. I don't understand. Ah, sure you're doing 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 ship. It's pure stuff. We can get 40,000 for it easy. I'll cut you in for half. As you ever learn into room. Time you told the truth for once. That shipments worth 100 grand.

28:07Ray told me. Just can't trust you. Oh yes you can. I'm afraid not. I swear Mike, this time, why did you stop here? Well, such a lovely night. Hope you ought to make the most of it. Feel 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. Why do you need no food? No, no, no, no. There's no need to take offense. I just wanted to try some mature of borrowers' southern hospitality. Let's go into room. The case of the natural seven. The case.