Boston Blackie: Black Market Blackie 07/21/1944

Summary

Podcast Summary: Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Boston Blackie: Black Market Blackie (07/21/1944)

Episode Date: November 29, 2025
Featured Detective: Boston Blackie (voiced by Chester Morris)
Theme: Breaking up a wartime black market meat ring

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Overview

This episode of Choice Classic Radio features a thrilling tale from the "Boston Blackie" radio drama, centering on Blackie's efforts to dismantle a black market meat ring amidst wartime shortages. Facing hijackers, thugs, and a personal betrayal, Blackie navigates danger and deception to bring justice—and a touch of humor—to his city.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Opening Hijack and Setup

[01:58–03:33]

• Blackie and sidekick Shorty stumble upon a hijacking in progress while out driving; their car is sabotaged and they crash.
• Blackie feels compelled to intervene in the crime, showing his soft spot for those victimized by gunmen.

Notable Quote

“Well, I always feel sorry for the guy on the other end of a gun.”
— Boston Blackie, [04:33]

2. Threats from the Black Market Gang

[04:00–07:07]

• Two thugs pay Blackie a visit, offering him a chance to join their lucrative meat-smuggling ring—or else.
• Blackie outsmarts them using a classic “drink trick,” disarming and evicting them from his apartment.

Notable Quote

“Now get out of here. And in the future, boys, remember, never drink during business hours.”
— Boston Blackie, [07:03]

3. Client in Distress: June Parker’s Plea

[07:14–08:47]

• June Parker, a ranch owner, seeks Blackie’s help after her trucks are repeatedly hijacked by the black marketeers.
• The police have failed her, and Blackie recognizes the widespread consequences of the crime ring.

Notable Quote

“The black market is one of the biggest things we've ever been up against. And you're fighting that black market. You know, you're the kind of a girl who's helping win this war.”
— Boston Blackie, [08:33–08:46]

4. Stonewalled by Inspector Faraday

[09:05–10:11]

• Blackie appeals to Inspector Faraday for protection but is rebuffed, as Faraday never trusts him.

Notable Quote

“You want police protection, Blackie?...I’d like to see the gang that you couldn’t handle.”
— Inspector Faraday, [09:47]

5. Blackie is Abducted

[12:03–13:36]

• Thugs kidnap Blackie and take him to the countryside, intent on killing him as retaliation.
• Quick thinking (and a conveniently placed bull disturbed by a red necktie) allows Blackie to escape.

Memorable Moment

“That bull’s coming this way and fast… Thanks for the gun, Steve!“
— Boston Blackie, [14:41–14:48]

6. Unraveling the Mastermind

[15:15–16:45]

• June reveals that her black market contact is “George Williams,” whom she’s never met.
• An attempted ambush at June’s apartment fails, and the thugs amass another clue: "Williams" is actually June’s long-lost brother, George Parker.

Notable Quote

“Williams ain’t his name. His real name is Parker. Parker? Yeah, George Parker, your brother.”
— Thug, [17:13]

7. Confrontation at the Meat Plant

[17:43–19:01]

• Blackie confronts George (Williams/Parker), threatening to take him in as insurance that June won’t be harmed.
• Faraday arrives, but is misled by Parker’s accusations; June later feigns amnesia of Blackie to ensure her brother’s safety.

Memorable Quote

“Now, what happened to those two men I left tied up here at your apartment?”
— Boston Blackie, [20:27]

8. Personal Betrayal and the Real Motive

[22:13–23:07]

• June explains her actions: she lied to Faraday to shield her brother, despite being appalled by his criminal activity.

Notable Quote

“But believe me, it's for the good of everyone for you to forget about all this.”
— June Parker, [22:50]

9. Final Confrontation and Resolution

[24:15–26:11]

• Blackie catches George and June together. The truth comes out: Parker justifies his crime as “business,” while June is devastated.
• George threatens Blackie, but Blackie subdues him, wraps up the ring, and makes a classic quip about “steak for his eye.”

Notable Moment

“He's got a thousand pounds of steaks hanging in his wholesale plant. And he's looking for one little piece of beef to put on his eye.”
— Boston Blackie, [26:13]

10. Aftermath & Farewell

[26:34–27:00]

• Faraday and Blackie wrap up, exchanging banter about breaking up the gang and the positive impact on the public.
• A humorous ending as Blackie invites Faraday for a home-cooked meal, “bring points!”

Notable Quote

“Inspector, how about coming up to the apartment for a home cooked stone?”
“Shall I bring anything?”
“Yes, points.”
— Boston Blackie and Inspector Faraday, [27:00–27:07]

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Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• “You rats better look out. ... Tell the boss I’ll go along with him.”
    — Boston Blackie handles the thugs, [04:52–04:55]
• “Never drink during business hours.”
    — Boston Blackie, after outsmarting the gangsters, [07:06]
• Farmyard Matador: Blackie uses a bull to escape execution, [14:41–14:49]
• Twist: The mastermind is June’s brother, [17:13]
• Resolution Quip: “He’s looking for one little piece of beef to put on his eye.”
    — Blackie, [26:13]
• Classic Banter: Blackie and Faraday on friendship and suspicion, [26:34–27:07]

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Key Segment Timestamps

• Opening hijack & confrontation: [01:58–07:07]
• June seeks help; Blackie agrees: [07:14–08:46]
• Kidnapping and bull escape: [12:03–14:49]
• Identity of mastermind revealed: [15:52–17:15]
• Confrontation and wrap-up: [24:15–26:11]

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Episode Tone & Style

The episode masterfully balances suspense, crime-solving drama, and witty banter, as was typical for Boston Blackie stories. Blackie is quick with a joke and a trick, maintaining his trademark resourcefulness and roguish charm even when facing betrayal or mortal danger.

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Conclusion

Boston Blackie: Black Market Blackie showcases Blackie’s tireless fight against crime, even when it cuts close to home for his client. The episode underlines the heightened stakes of wartime black marketeering while never losing sight of its clever humor and sense of justice, offering both a window into its era and enduring entertainment.

Recommended for: Fans of classic radio mysteries, detective aficionados, and anyone who enjoys sharp banter and twisty plots.

Transcript

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[Boston Blackie]

Step on it, Steve.

[Steve (Thug)]

Got my foot on the floor. Now you gotta do something. Then we'll never lose that tire that's chasing us. Old talk. Lean out to see if I can hit a tire. Okay. Well, missed. Hey, hey, watch that curve. I'll take care of the driving. Try it again. Try and hold this bus steady, will you? I'm doing the best I can. I've been fighting the swill for 20 minutes now. After I swing around that next curve, I'll slow up, try and get the tire again.

[Boston Blackie]

Okay, it goes.

[Steve (Thug)]

I got her. I got her, Steve. She's heading right for the telegraph pole. What a crack up. Them plainclothes cops in that car ain't gonna interrupt another one of our hijack jobs. Plain clothes cops? Those ain't no cops. Driving a car that just wrapped around a telegraph pole is Boston flaggy.

[Narrator]

In a moment, we'll meet Boston Blackie. Enemy to those who make him an enemy. Friend to those who have no friend. But first, a fashion note for summer. The spotlight is certainly on cotton. And that's not just my idea. I was looking through a couple of those fancy fashion magazines and every page had Something about crisp, colorful cotton dresses, cotton evening things, daytime dresses and so on. Well, speaking from the man's point of view, I'm for it. Those printed cottons are certainly mighty pretty. And speaking from the soapy, rich Rinsos point of view, it's easy as a breeze to keep them crisp and colorful. Rinsos rich suds are gentle and safe for washable colors. Leave their bright colors gay and sparkling week after week. And it's so easy to do a Rinso wash. A short soaking, a few quick finger rubs on extra soiled places, and your clothes are ready to rinse. Really rinse o white and rinse so bright too. So next wash day, be sure you have Rinzo on hand to give you a hand. And now, here is Chester Morris as Boston Blankie.

[Steve (Thug)]

Tell me, Blackie, how does your wrist feel, huh?

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, just a slight sprain, Shorty. But we're lucky. We might have been killed when those thugs got our front tire last night. I thought for a moment we were killed.

[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, Blankie, let's stay up here in your apartment and mind our own business.

[Boston Blackie]

For a while, huh?

[Steve (Thug)]

At least until I get over that.

[Boston Blackie]

Shaking up I got you. Well, we weren't looking for trouble. We were just driving along and.

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, I know.

[Boston Blackie]

Always that.

[Steve (Thug)]

And that's what gets us into more jams.

[Boston Blackie]

All right, so we went for a drive. Nothing unusual in that.

[Steve (Thug)]

No, but why'd you have to notice that big sedan was parked right in.

[Boston Blackie]

Front of a truck and two guys.

[Steve (Thug)]

Were holding up the driver?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I always feel sorry for the guy on the other end of a gun.

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah, but listen, boy, if you want to listen to you too, Shorty. Up high. Way up. Yeah, yeah, all right. I cover Mike. Hey, so the crack up didn't kill you guys, huh? The boss sent us to find out. You have more lives than a cat, Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Yes, I've got 10.

[Steve (Thug)]

That means you rats better look out. Hey, hey, that's good angle.

[Boston Blackie]

Wonderful, Shorty. Say, what are you mugs doing here?

[Steve (Thug)]

Boston like the idea you interfere with that hijack job last night.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, well, I don't like the idea of having my car wrecked either, Stooge.

[Steve (Thug)]

We ain't interested in what you like. We got a pretty good setup, Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I'm so glad. That's fine.

[Steve (Thug)]

We got a lot of meat tied up and we're getting good prices for it.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, what do you want me to see me about? What's the catch?

[Steve (Thug)]

The boss wants to know if you want in on the racket. What? Yeah. See, he don't want no more interference from you. That's the catch.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, black market, huh? Well, if I say no, what does the boss say?

[Steve (Thug)]

He says we should give you a little treatment.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, and by the way, who is your boss?

[Steve (Thug)]

Never mind.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, how do I know your boss is a reasonable guy?

[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, where you going? I.

[Boston Blackie]

Don't be scared, Stooge. You know I always talk when I'm thinking. After all, you're the one that's got the gun.

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah. Yeah, that's right.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, boys, I finished thinking. I guess I have no choice, huh? Well, tell the boss I'll go along with him.

[Steve (Thug)]

Now you're talking sense.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I guess that makes us partners, huh, boys? Say, how about a little drink on that?

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah, yeah, I'll take a snort.

[Boston Blackie]

Fine. I'm sorry. All I've got is bourbon.

[Steve (Thug)]

That's okay with me.

[Boston Blackie]

With soda?

[George Parker / Williams]

Yeah.

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, come on, boys. I'll build you a couple. Say when, Steve.

[Steve (Thug)]

When. Look, I gotta hold this gun on you, Blackie. It ain't that I'm impolite, it's just that I'm careful.

[Boston Blackie]

You flatter me. How much soda?

[Steve (Thug)]

Gee, I never had it with soda before. Really?

[Boston Blackie]

You haven't? Well, you're going to get it. All right, Shorty.

[Narrator]

I'll take care of that.

[Steve (Thug)]

Okay, boss. Okay. I got his gun. Why, you.

[Boston Blackie]

Take it easy, Steve. Now, cut out the nonsense. I've got your gun. I'll be a good boy. You wanted an answer for your boss, huh? Well, you have it. Now get out of here. And in the future, boys, remember, never drink during business hours.

[Steve (Thug)]

Say, Bart, did you know that it was 103 in Needles yesterday?

[Boston Blackie]

That's an enlightening breakfast conversation, Shorty.

[Steve (Thug)]

Thanks.

[Boston Blackie]

Never mind, I'll get it.

[June Parker]

Boston Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

That's right.

[June Parker]

Sorry you disturbed you so early in the morning.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, won't you come in? Thank you, Shorty. Another cup of coffee for Ms. Parker.

[June Parker]

June Parker.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, Ms. Parker, you're a charming eye opener for so early in the morning.

[June Parker]

Boston Blackie, I need your help.

[Boston Blackie]

And I'm glad to know you, too.

[June Parker]

As a matter of fact, you've already helped me.

[Steve (Thug)]

I have?

[June Parker]

My driver tells me you helped one of my trucks get through the other night.

[Boston Blackie]

One of your trucks?

[June Parker]

Yes.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I. I don't quite understand.

[June Parker]

This may sound a little strange to you, but I have a ranch and I raised stock. Yeah, I've sold a lot of cattle, only I can't deliver it to my customers.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, I see.

[Inspector Faraday]

And.

[Boston Blackie]

And your trucks are being hijacked by that black market gang, huh?

[June Parker]

Yes, that's why I came to you. Will you help me get them through?

[Boston Blackie]

You know, that's the second offer to go in the meat business that I've had in the last 24 hours. Why don't you go to the police, Ms. Parker? I'm sure Inspector Faraday would be glad to give you protection.

[June Parker]

I've gone to the police, but my trucks still aren't getting through.

[Boston Blackie]

You're really in a jam. Those black market thugs are worse than any racketeers we've ever had in this country.

[June Parker]

I'd been offered any amount if I'd fell to the black market. But I won't, not for anything.

[Boston Blackie]

Of course you won't.

[June Parker]

Then you'll help me?

[Boston Blackie]

Now, look, Miss Parker, it isn't only helping you. It's helping me. It's helping everybody. The black market is one of the biggest things we've ever been up against. And you're fighting that black market. You know, you're the kind of a girl who's helping win this war.

[Steve (Thug)]

Coffee's ready, boss.

[Boston Blackie]

Forget the coffee, Shorty. We've got a job to do. The biggest job we've ever done.

[Inspector Faraday]

To you, Matthew.

[Boston Blackie]

Yes, Inspector.

[Inspector Faraday]

Yeah, be with you in a minute. Gotta finish writing this letter. Hey, Matthews, how do you spell stupidity?

[Boston Blackie]

F, A, R, A, D, A, Y, F, A. Hey.

[Inspector Faraday]

Oh, it's you, Blackie. I should have known Matthews can't spell. All right, what do you want here?

[Boston Blackie]

I don't know. What have you got here?

[Inspector Faraday]

One of these days we're gonna have you here in a cell.

[Boston Blackie]

Faraday, you're nothing but an idealist. You know I've been lonely. You haven't been bothering me lately.

[Narrator]

What's the matter? Don't you love me anymore?

[Inspector Faraday]

I love you anyway. I love you like poison ivy. What do you want Blackie for?

[Boston Blackie]

Faraday, my life has been threatened. I want police protection. You're wonderful.

[Inspector Faraday]

You want police protection, Blackie?

[Narrator]

Stallion.

[Boston Blackie]

Wait a minute, Faraday. I'm serious. There's a gang after me, and they're.

[Inspector Faraday]

Not fooling poor little Blackie. I'd like to see the gang that you couldn't handle. What is this, a gang?

[Boston Blackie]

No, no, wait a minute. I'm on the level.

[Inspector Faraday]

Blackie, you're breaking my heart. You've never been on the level with me in your life, so why should I start believing you now?

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, oh, so you won't give me police protection, huh?

[Inspector Faraday]

Don't make me laugh.

[Boston Blackie]

Okay, Faraday, that's all I wanted to know.

[Inspector Faraday]

Blackie wants protection.

[Narrator]

No.

[Steve (Thug)]

Got it. Mike, how about you get him into the car? Come on, get out of here. Boston Blackie's going for a long trip.

[Narrator]

Well, it looks as though Boston Blackie's in a pretty tight spot. But Blackie is also a pretty resourceful individual. So just wait and see what happens. You know, we used to have a nice hand embroidered motto hung up on our wall that said, true friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. How well that applies in wartime to the washing machine. Yes ma'.

[Boston Blackie]

Am.

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[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, Steve, he's coming too. Must be this country air. Stop the car. Okay, let's get this over with. I'll take the gag out of his mouth. Yeah, nobody can hear him out here. Thanks, Steve. I want to get my necktie back anyway. The best one I got.

[Boston Blackie]

My girl gave it to me.

[Steve (Thug)]

She's a redhead. Says it matches her hair. You know, it's too bad she ain't a brunette. Yeah, you just don't like redheads. Hey, never mind putting on your tie now. Leave it there in the seat and let's get this job over with. Come on, Blackie. Can you talk?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, what is this, the end of the line?

[Steve (Thug)]

No, this is where we transfer.

[Boston Blackie]

Okay boys, what's the score?

[Steve (Thug)]

Two the nuthin and you're the nuthin. Blackie, can you stand up?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I'm not so sure.

[Steve (Thug)]

You better stand up while you can, Blackie. You're going to be laying down for a long time.

[Boston Blackie]

You have a charming sense of humor.

[Steve (Thug)]

We had a chance to join up with his. Blackie, you nixed it. Now you're getting rubbed out.

[Boston Blackie]

All boss's orders, huh?

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah, and besides, it gives us a chance to get even for that soda trick yesterday. I say get over that. Fetch, Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Say, what is this, an obstacle course?

[Steve (Thug)]

Yeah, and you're the obstacle. Hey, Steve. Hey, what's that over there? Nothing, it's just a cow.

[Boston Blackie]

That happens to be the cow's husband, gentlemen.

[Steve (Thug)]

Gee, a bull. Hey, if a bull sees red, he goes crazy. What's the matter? You scared, Mike? Now we gotta finish our job. Okay, Blackie, anything you want to say?

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[Steve (Thug)]

Any last request?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, well, I'd like to start running gentlemen, if you don't mind. And I'm sure you would too.

[Steve (Thug)]

What?

[Boston Blackie]

That ball's coming this way and fast.

[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, hey, is that to.

[Boston Blackie]

Thanks for the gun, Steve.

[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, let's get out of here, will you?

[Boston Blackie]

Don't worry, Steve. The bull's after Mike. You see, I stuck his own red necktie in his back pocket.

[June Parker]

Who's that?

[Boston Blackie]

It's me, June Boston. Blackie.

[June Parker]

Oh, Blackie, get a minute? Well, please come in. I'm glad to see you, Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Thanks. I'd like some information, June. These gents we're up against are playing a little rough.

[June Parker]

Blackie, what happened?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, I went to Faraday for protection. He didn't believe I needed it. Next thing I knew, I was tapped on the head and ended up in a cow pasture playing matador. Now look, June, all I want to know is just one thing. You told me that somebody tried to get you to sell your cattle to the black market ring. I want to know who that somebody is.

[June Parker]

Well, I can't tell you.

[Boston Blackie]

I don't know you're being afraid.

[Narrator]

Don't be.

[Boston Blackie]

I'll see that nothing happens to you. And it's also a little bit important that nothing happens to me, too. Now, look, all I want to know is who approached you on that black market deal?

[June Parker]

Well, some men who said they represented a Mr. George Williams.

[Boston Blackie]

Williams?

[Steve (Thug)]

Well, who's he?

[June Parker]

I don't know him. He has a wholesale meat plan on Johnson Street. But, Blackie, I. I've never seen him.

[Boston Blackie]

Quiet, June.

[June Parker]

What's the matter?

[Boston Blackie]

The doorknob, it's turning. I'll be in back of the door when it opens, but you keep on talking.

[June Parker]

Okay? But, Blackie, I. Oh, I don't know whether I can go to dinner with you or not. I. Oh, okay.

[Boston Blackie]

Drop those guns now. Drop them fast. I'm right here in back of you. Better drop your gun, too, Steve. Well, you two matadors again, huh? This is getting a little monotonous. How far did that bull chase you this morning? I'm a little fed up with you two guys. June.

[June Parker]

Yes, Blackie?

[Boston Blackie]

Take the cord off those drapes. I want to tie up these two bull fighters. Then I've got to go over and see a man by the name of George Williams.

[June Parker]

Blackie, I'm afraid.

[Boston Blackie]

You don't have to be afraid, Joe. Oh. When Blackie ties them up, they stay tied. I want to get through with this. You better call the police and have them pick up these mugs. And I got to work.

[Steve (Thug)]

Hey, Ms. Parker, you ain't gonna call no police.

[June Parker]

What? What do you mean?

[Steve (Thug)]

And besides, you're gonna want to tie us right now or else the boss won't like it.

[June Parker]

You. You mean Mr. Williams?

[Steve (Thug)]

No, Ms. Parker. You see, Williams ain't his name. His real name is Parker. Parker? Yeah, George Parker, your brother. Now, will you untie our hands?

[George Parker / Williams]

I don't know what you're talking about, Blackie. I operate a legitimate business here. I sell only at ceiling prices.

[Boston Blackie]

I came up here to tell you I'm tired of being kicked around by those two mugs of yours. And also that you're going to lay off June Parker.

[George Parker / Williams]

June Parker? Who is she?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, she's the girl you've been threatening. You know, the one that owns the trucks you've been hijacking. But you won't do it anymore. You see, I'm taking you with me.

[George Parker / Williams]

You're taking me with you?

[Boston Blackie]

That's right. You're going to be my insurance that from now on, this black market gang of yours is unemployed.

[George Parker / Williams]

What are you gonna do with me?

[Inspector Faraday]

What's he gonna do with you? He ain't gonna do anything with me.

[Boston Blackie]

Faraday, I'm glad you're here.

[Inspector Faraday]

Yeah, I bet you are, Inspector.

[George Parker / Williams]

My secretary had the good sense to call you. And I'm glad you got here so fast.

[Inspector Faraday]

What's Boston Blackie been up to now?

[George Parker / Williams]

He held me here in my office at the point of a gun, Inspector. He was going to force me to go with him unless.

[Inspector Faraday]

Unless what?

[George Parker / Williams]

Unless I stopped selling meat at ceiling prices and went into the black market.

[Boston Blackie]

Now, wait a minute, Faraday. That's ridiculous. You know that can't be right.

[Inspector Faraday]

I don't own nothing.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, you know a thing or two. You're just being modest.

[George Parker / Williams]

I'm a reputable merchant, Inspector. I've been in business for years. This Blackie person wanted me to make this plant his headquarters for illegal meat sale.

[Boston Blackie]

Now, Faraday, listen. He claims I pulled a gun on him. I don't even have a gun.

[George Parker / Williams]

Was in his hand when you came in the door, Inspector.

[Inspector Faraday]

Well, Blackie, that don't make any difference. He can make anything disappear.

[Boston Blackie]

Thanks.

[Inspector Faraday]

Someday I hope he goes to work on himself.

[Boston Blackie]

This Williams is head of a black market ring.

[George Parker / Williams]

That's not true.

[Boston Blackie]

Not only that, but he's got a couple of thugs that have an obsession about my collecting old age pensions.

[George Parker / Williams]

That's ridiculous. Please take Blackie with you, Inspector. I'll prefer charges.

[Boston Blackie]

Now, wait a minute, Inspector. I know I've tricked you, and we've been playing hide and go seek for years.

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Go on.

[Boston Blackie]

But I've never gone back on my word, now, have I?

[Steve (Thug)]

That's right.

[Boston Blackie]

And I'm not going to try any tricks. I just want you to come with me to a young lady's apartment. Oh, now, really. I want you to meet two friends of Mr. Williams. And if I can't prove that my story is true, well, I'll go downtown with you. Now, nothing could be fairer than that.

[Inspector Faraday]

Sounds all right, but then you can make anything sound okay. You want me to see a gal who'll set me right on this whole thing?

[Boston Blackie]

That's right.

[Inspector Faraday]

Okay, Blackie, I'll give you a chance to square yourself. But remember, this better not be a runaround.

[Boston Blackie]

This is the apartment, Inspector. Come on in.

[June Parker]

Who is it?

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, it's me, June. It is Blackie. I'm here with Inspector Faraday.

[June Parker]

Huh?

[Boston Blackie]

Inspector Faraday.

[June Parker]

Wait a minute. I'm coming. Well, hello.

[Boston Blackie]

Hello, June. Would you mind telling the inspector about that black market ring that threatened you?

[June Parker]

What black market ring?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, you know that, June.

[June Parker]

I'm Ms. Parker. And who are you?

[Inspector Faraday]

That's all, Blackie.

[George Parker / Williams]

I've heard enough, June.

[Boston Blackie]

Now, what happened to those two men I left tied up here at your apartment?

[June Parker]

Inspector, who is this man?

[Inspector Faraday]

Don't you know? He says he's a very dear friend of yours.

[June Parker]

Why, I've never seen him before in my life. And now will you excuse me, please?

[Inspector Faraday]

Okay, Blackie, we made a deal. This gal who was supposed to explain everything claims she never saw you before. Come on, let's go.

[Boston Blackie]

No, I can't go with you, Inspector. I've got to find out what this is all about.

[Inspector Faraday]

Sorry, Blackie. Figure it out while you're waiting.

[Boston Blackie]

Trial parody. Will you listen? This girl is lying and I can prove it if you give me time.

[Inspector Faraday]

I'll give you time. Blackie, you're coming with me. And keep your hands where I can see them. Come on over here to the telephone.

[Boston Blackie]

I'm going to get you an escort downtown. Okay, Inspector, but you're making a great mistake.

[Inspector Faraday]

According to you, I always make them so.

[Narrator]

What's the difference?

[Inspector Faraday]

Remember, Blackie, I'm keeping my eye and my gun on you. Get me police headquarters. Blackie, stop playing with that telephone cord. You make me nervous.

[Boston Blackie]

I'm not playing with it, Inspector.

[Steve (Thug)]

Get that wire off my gun.

[June Parker]

Blackie, stop. You're twisting that gun. You're breaking my wrist.

[Boston Blackie]

I'm sorry, Inspector. I'm gonna let go of the gun.

[June Parker]

You're going back on your word. Going back on your word. Now, you never did that before.

[Boston Blackie]

I'm sorry, but I've got to be free to get the head of that black market ring and put a ring right through his.

[Steve (Thug)]

No.

[Inspector Faraday]

Shorty.

[June Parker]

Hey, open up, will you?

[Boston Blackie]

Boss, wait a minute. Come in, Shorty. Well, I. Oh.

[Steve (Thug)]

Oh.

[Boston Blackie]

What are you doing here?

[Steve (Thug)]

She made me bring her down here to your waterfront hideout, boss.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, that's fine. What do you mean she made you?

[Steve (Thug)]

She came to the apartment and she was crying. Boss, you know I can't stand to.

[Boston Blackie]

See a poor dame cry.

[June Parker]

Blackie, you've got to listen to me.

[Boston Blackie]

Yeah, yeah, I listened to you once.

[June Parker]

I know I lied to Inspector Faraday, but I had to.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, that's fine. Why don't you tell it to Faraday?

[June Parker]

I can't tell Inspector Faraday I lied.

[Steve (Thug)]

I can't.

[June Parker]

You can't do this. You can't do that.

[Boston Blackie]

You sound like the Summer sisters. Why did you make Shorty bring you down here?

[June Parker]

So that I could beg you to please forget all about me in the black market ring.

[Boston Blackie]

Oh, well, forgetting about you will be a pleasure.

[June Parker]

I don't blame you for feeling that way. But believe me, it's for the good of everyone for you to forget about all this.

[Boston Blackie]

Believe you? Are you kidding?

[June Parker]

You almost did once.

[Boston Blackie]

I almost died once, too. And I have no desire to try that again either.

[June Parker]

You wanted to help me when I was in trouble, Blackie. I'm still in trouble. But the only way you can help me now is to drop this whole black market case.

[Boston Blackie]

And you're the girl I thought was going to help win the war.

[June Parker]

Oh, Maggie, please.

[George Parker / Williams]

June, there's no point in your coming here to see me.

[June Parker]

But, George, I didn't even know you were here in the city. And then to find out what you're doing. How in the world did you ever get started on that?

[George Parker / Williams]

Just why should I explain that to you, John?

[June Parker]

I can't understand. You and dad couldn't either. When you ran away from the ranch five years ago, you broke Dad's heart. And not not hearing from you after that didn't help any.

[George Parker / Williams]

I don't see why you should complain. Dad left the ranch to you, didn't he?

[June Parker]

Yes, but what else could he do?

[George Parker / Williams]

But it's worked out all right anyway. You've done a good job, Joan. Raising good cattle. That's helped me in my business.

[June Parker]

But black market, George? You call that a business?

[George Parker / Williams]

I don't go for those names. All I know is I'm making money. And incidentally, Joan, it wasn't in my plans that you should know who I am. And it's your own fault that you do. You got mixed up with this Boston Blackie, and I had something to do about it.

[Narrator]

Well.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, this is convenient, finding the two.

[Steve (Thug)]

Of you here together.

[George Parker / Williams]

Boston, Blackie.

[June Parker]

Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, now, who wants to talk first? You, Williams?

[George Parker / Williams]

I got nothing to say to you boys. And Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

I see. How about you, June?

[June Parker]

I. I can't tell you anything.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, let me tell you then, Williams. You ought to pick smarter stooges. Or I might say, you ought to pick a dumb stooge. One who can't talk. You see, Steve talked. With a little persuasion, of course, but he talked. So. Williams, I know that you're really Parker, June's brother.

[June Parker]

The black yacht, June.

[Boston Blackie]

That explains a great deal, too. Of course, you made Faraday very happy by pretending not to know me. But you didn't make me very happy.

[June Parker]

Oh, please, Blackie, you've got to listen to me. Look, I didn't know that my brother was going under the name of Williams. And When I found out, I was so stunned I didn't know what to do. Except I knew I couldn't turn him over to the police. Now I know he deserves to be.

[George Parker / Williams]

Well, sister, I got.

[Steve (Thug)]

Huh?

[Boston Blackie]

Yes, I think so.

[George Parker / Williams]

Blackie, you said it was very convenient having two of us here. Well, I think it's very convenient having the two of you here. This gun is very convenient too. Put them at both of you.

[Boston Blackie]

Georgie. Georgie, did anyone ever tell you what happens to little boys who play with fire?

[George Parker / Williams]

Both of you stuck your noses into my business. June always did. And I'm used to that in any way. She's my sister, but I don't have to take her from you. Boston Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, you have something there, Georgie. Not to mention the gun. June, would you please leave the room? If I'm right in supposing what your charming brother intends to do with me, it. Well, it won't be very pretty.

[June Parker]

George, you wouldn't.

[Boston Blackie]

Please, June, do as I say.

[June Parker]

Black air, please.

[George Parker / Williams]

June.

[June Parker]

It's all my fault. I got you into this. I didn't know that. Oh, my own brother. Blackie.

[Steve (Thug)]

Oh.

[June Parker]

Oh, Blackie, I thought.

[Boston Blackie]

You know, June, for a man raised on a ranch, your brother isn't very quick on the trigger. Personally, I'm very glad because it gave me a chance to show him his mistake.

[June Parker]

Blackie, what did you do to George? Can I see him?

[Boston Blackie]

Well, little later. He. He's busy right now. You see, he's got a thousand pounds of steaks hanging in his wholesale plant. And he's looking for one little piece of beef to put on his eye.

[Inspector Faraday]

Yeah, Blackie, I guess I'll forget about you going back on your word.

[June Parker]

Ha, ha.

[Boston Blackie]

Good old Inspector. I had a pretty good reason, you know.

[Inspector Faraday]

Yeah, I know. Anyway, you broke up this black market ring and I got the credit.

[Steve (Thug)]

Thanks.

[Inspector Faraday]

You know, sometimes I find it kind of hard to hate you.

[Boston Blackie]

Well, keep trying, Inspector. You know, you're much prettier with a worried look on your face.

[Inspector Faraday]

You know, this kind of. This thing kind of calls for a celebration.

[Steve (Thug)]

Blackie.

[Boston Blackie]

Yeah?

[Inspector Faraday]

You and I break up a black market gang and a million people can buy beef at reasonable prices.

[Boston Blackie]

What do you think we ought to do? Well, let's see. Inspector, how about coming up to the apartment for a home cooked stone?

[Inspector Faraday]

Shall I bring anything?

[Boston Blackie]

Yes, points.

[Narrator]

Boston Blackie will be back in just a moment with an interesting preview of next week's program. Meanwhile, let's see now. There are the dishes, the floors, the woodwork, the tiles, sink, windows. Hey, I could keep this up for hours. Listing the jobs at Rinso will make easier for you. Yes, those same soapy, rich suds that are such a help when it comes to washing clothes are great for all the soap and water jobs around the house. So be sure to get Rinsoe tomorrow, ladies, for dishes, housework, and to keep you singing through wash day like this.

[June Parker]

Rinso white, Rinso white happy little wash day song. Rinso white rinse oh, white fur to.

[Boston Blackie]

Sing it all day long.

[June Parker]

Your fine feathered friend has a message to send. So listen, you can't go wrong. Rinsel white, Rinsel white happy little work day song.

[Inspector Faraday]

Yeah, Matthews. Yeah, I know. The guy's dead.

[Steve (Thug)]

You said that.

[Inspector Faraday]

Now, listen. Did you find the gun?

[Steve (Thug)]

Sure we found it. It was hooked up inside the radio. When the guy turned the set on.

[June Parker]

It fired the gun.

[Inspector Faraday]

I get it. Hey, hey, was the telephone receiver off the hook?

[Steve (Thug)]

Sure, when we broke down the door.

[June Parker]

Hey, Inspector, how could you know that?

[Inspector Faraday]

Just so happens that's the way. A guy was killed in a play. I've been watching. Somebody lifted the idea and I've got an idea who that somebody was.

[Boston Blackie]

Yeah?

[Steve (Thug)]

Who, inspector?

[Inspector Faraday]

The man who's backing this play. A fellow by the name of Boston Blackie.

[Narrator]

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