The Falcon - The Case Of The Witty Widow

0:00Hello? Yes, this is the Falcon speaking. Oh, Luna! I'm glad you called. Now you'll have to cut me out tonight, Angel. I've got to date with the magician. This boy is going to show me how to make 4 million and go all out of 30 cents worth of lead. This is Ed Hurley. He prints in fighting you on behalf of the craft boots company. Listen to the adventures of the Falcon, starring Les Damon. You met the Falcon first in his best-selling novels, and you saw him in his thrilling motion-pincture series. Now join him on the air when the Falcon falls. The case of the witty widow. Before we join the Falcon in his latest adventure, I'd like to tell you folks about craft's golden bell-veeter.

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2:02If you watch, you may see what. Who is it? Mr. Paris. Just a second, Mickey. Come in. Right. What's your lock in his foot? Am I a doctor who warned me to stay out of drafts? Oh, what good is lock in the new school of thought? Sit down. Mickey, have you been behaving yourself? You know me, if that's why I asked. Why haven't I touched the drop in months? You know what I mean? Stick out your hands. See, that is the rock. When was the last time they ran you in? November. That's when I took the cure. You don't have to worry, Mr. Paris. I realize I can't handle this stuff, so I just don't take that first drink. You know what I mean? I hope so, Mickey. How would you like to make yourself $500?

3:02Would I? Take a look at this picture. I'm glad to see you're a lover of beauty. You recognize her? Well, a face is cut for Maya. That's Mrs. Laura Davis. Laura Davis. Her first husband was John Nichols. Oh, sure. He don't have to real estate it in New York, and when he cropped, he left her a bundle. That's right. And she's married now to a man named Austin Davis. He lived at the Marlboro. You got that? I got it. You have to go up and see her tonight and give her this envelope. What's in here? That's none of your business. Just see that Mrs. Davis gets it and nobody else. She'd give you $25,000. Why? Don't get any ideas, Mickey. Just bring the money here.

4:04Yes? Hello, Mrs. Davis. Who are you? Mickey Slider. I don't think I know anyone by that name. I think what you've been missing. I got something for you. What about a man? Oh, yes, sir. Come in. Hey. Hey. What a liar. I'd ask you to sit down, but I don't think you'll be staying long. Oh, I'm a no hurry, Mrs. Davis. Unfortunately, I am. May I have the envelope? Sure. Well? Thank you for getting some. What do you mean? I was supposed to pick up something from you. So I'd have picked for that. You know what I mean? Go away from that desk. I just wanted to get the brief. The money in there? Would you like to count it? I'll take you with for it. Laura. The name is Mrs. Davis. I'm a pretty familiar type guy. You know what I mean? I wouldn't advise you to get two familiar. Now, have your envelope now? Bet your life. Very strange.

5:04There's no robbery. I always say that. Well, as long as you've got it said, I don't see any reason to entertain you. I'm sorry you feel that way, Laura. We can't help the way we feel, can we? Yes, not. It's been delightful talking to you, Mickey, but I wouldn't care to say the scene over again. Next time someone might blow up in their line. No, I mean. Oh, put me in. Hello, you. Wow, Mr. Farah. Yes, it is. Well, but Jeff, how? Well, thank you. You know, Mickey, I'm very disappointed in you. That cure apparently wasn't as permanent as you thought. You won't believe it, Mr. Farah. I was on my way to your office. You had it right the first time, huh? I won't believe it. Where's the money? Oh, yeah, I got it right here.

6:06Briefcase. Excuse me. I did all. You didn't think I'd let you down. I didn't know what to think. Sorry, you're making me smile. You don't ever want a towel, Doc. Thank you, Mickey. Sure. How about a snort? No, no thanks. I guess I got a drink along. Very dangerous habit. You can't do Mr. Farah. Farah, I mean. Imagine you were surprised when you opened that envelope. Really what? What if, what? Go on, Mickey. What were you going to say? I opened one envelope. The one I gave you for Laura Davis. You got rocks in your head. That's the liquor talkie. Look, I said I didn't open the envelope. You don't believe me? You know what you can do. No, I don't, Mickey, but I'll give it some thought. I'm sure you'll excuse me if I go home now and meditate. Will you get that often? Of course, dear.

7:06Hello? Let me talk to Laura Davis. He's busy at the moment. Well, she can't beat that busy. Tell her that it's Mickey's lighter. Just a moment. Will you get that often? Of course, dear. Hello? Let me talk to Laura Davis. He's busy at the moment. Well, she can't beat that busy. You, Laura. I'm Mickey's Slater. Slater? Oh, yes, that's the new tale. I was telling you about songs as long as... Or the dead and deemed their factors work out often. Hello? Hi, I'm Mrs. Davis. But you can't surprise the air from the sun. I can't honestly say I am. Well, I hate to put the fire on your sweaty butt. I picked up that briefcase for somebody else. All I got was five bills for my... Well, that's too bad. Yeah, I knew you'd feel that way. And just tomorrow is my birthday. I was wondering what he...

8:07You'd like to make me a little threat. What did you have in mind? A briefcase. Just like the one I got from you tonight. I say just like the one. You know what I mean? I know what you mean. But I wouldn't count on it. You wouldn't disappoint me on my birthday, would you? I got a room at the Pembroke. Can I be receiving all day tomorrow? That's all you've got to say, David. I thought I got to say... It's Anya, honey. What's the trouble, darling? What? Something bothering you? Nothing I can't have, Larson. Would you get my coat, darling? I have to run out for a little while. Mmm. May you... And you... I'm maybe... You too. Who's that?

9:07I said, who's that? I think it's smart, huh? Sure, you. I get pretty early in the morning. I put one over and make it lighter. All right, what did you have? You... I did! I did! I did! I did! I did! I did! Kathy? You having trouble, lady? Maybe I can give you a lift. My car's right here. You call the cops. I don't know what a small world this is. What are you talking about? I'm Sergeant Corbick, I know you're a commissime. So? I'm going to take a little ride with me down the headquarters. Start her up, Kelly. Are you mad? Have you heard of a man named Mickey Slater? No. Apparently he was probably done in some three hours and four bullets ago. No. Yes.

10:08I'd love to, but I hate loitering on street corners. Where do we get downtown, huh? Home, James! Hello? Is your radio on, sir? What? What program are you listening to? Who is this? You know Mike, you're just trying to pad your part. Oh, listen, Sergeant. Do you realize it's just four o'clock in the morning? Just slow. It's five after. What do you want? Me? Not a thing, but we're holding a little lady whose entire need of your services. The name is Laura Davis. Never heard of that. If John Nichols were home. The real estate king? Yes, you pay plenty. What's your ledge to have done? It's what I love about you, Mike. You're so proper. What she alleged to have done, there's nothing alleged about it. She killed a boy named Mickey Slater. I don't believe it.

11:08You don't know the woman. You don't know the victim, but you don't believe it. What does it take to convince you anyhow? A lot more than you can offer, Sergeant. Now, Mrs. Davis, I'm on my way. This is end-hearly, again, friends. Well, it looks like Mike won't be convinced by Sergeant Corvitt. No, he wants to find out for himself. And that's a good idea. For example, if you'd like to find out for yourself how delicious and wonderfully helpful a good cheese sauce can be. You just try this. You can't just eat it. I'm not sure if you're going to eat it. I'm not sure. I'm not sure.

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13:12As the Davis may I present my querying otherwise known as the Falcon and Nemesis of the underworld. You mean that me and it disgusting. I just ignore him Mrs. Davis's mother was frightened by Joe Miller. Yes, I can believe it. How soon can you get me out of here? Well, there are certain minor technicalities we have to observe. You see the police believe you killed Mickey Slater. That's ridiculous. We both know that but go fight city hall. How old did you know him anyway? I didn't know him at all. And what were you doing in his hotel? Said I was there. That's clear for one. All right, I lied. Nice view to admit it. I can hardly do anything else, Sergeant. I was at the pan broke. But when I got there Mickey was dead. What did you want with him anyway? I'd rather not go into that. You don't have any choice, Lauren. Well, couldn't we? Oh, yes, yes, we certainly could. Sergeant, do you think you could arrange for us to have a little privacy? A little. Or you'll stop being such a character. Okay, you don't have to push. If you want anything, folks, just ring.

14:13We pride ourselves on our purpose. All right, Mrs. Davis, now let's have it. Where do you want me to start? Right from the top of the page.