Green Hornet 39-07-06 (0356) Disaster Rides the Rails

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Green Hornet 39-07-06 (0356) Disaster Rides the Rails
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: November 5, 2025

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Overview

This episode features a classic Green Hornet radio drama, "Disaster Rides the Rails," originally aired on July 6, 1939. The story transports listeners to the golden age of radio, unraveling a suspenseful plot aboard a luxury train bedeviled by gambling rackets, corruption, and ultimately, murder. The identity of a notorious card-sharping ring, a crooked railroad detective, and the ever-elusive Green Hornet collide in a dramatic tale of crime and justice on the rails.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Breakdown

1. Introduction of the Card Game Scam (01:23 – 05:30)

• Setting: Aboard the Limited, a luxurious passenger train.
• Players: Cunningham (railroad detective and conspirator), Williams (posing as a stockbroker), Brick Reed (secretly the Green Hornet's alter ego), and Stafford (Reed's friend).
• Scam Setup: Cunningham and Williams target well-heeled passengers for rigged card games, while pretending to have no association.
  • “Suppose someone’s nosy. When we’re in the middle of a poker game…might not be able to fix the cards properly.” — Cunningham (01:33)
• Reed and Stafford converse about boredom and gambling. Reed is wary of playing cards with strangers. Williams inveigles his way into a game.

2. Suspicion and No Proof (05:31 – 08:50)

• Aftermath: Stafford loses money and suspects a fixed game but lacks proof.
  • "I swear that game is fixed. But there’s no way of proving it." — Stafford (06:39)
• Subplot: Laurie Case (Reed's assistant) and Larry Lowry (reporter) hear rumors about a gambling ring on the railroads.
  • "These trains are full of suckers waiting to be picked." — Larry (07:20)
• Challenge: Victims are too embarrassed to admit they were cheated.

3. The Green Hornet Investigates (08:51 – 12:30)

• Reed postulates the broker’s office is a front for the scam.
• Green Hornet Persona: Reed prepares to board the train in his secret identity, planning to catch the criminals in the act.
  • "If those two fellows are card-sharps and Henning is in with them, they're bound to pull their dirty work on the same train." — Reed (11:16)

4. The Crime Unfolds (12:31 – 13:22)

• Murder: A passenger (later identified as Morelli, an infamous gambler) catches Williams cheating and is knocked out by Williams and Cunningham. They dump him out the train window.
• Witness: Laurie Case and another bystander see a body fall from the train and spot a black car with a masked driver beside the tracks.
  • “I saw a long black car beside the train. And the man driving it wore a mask. I could see him clearly, he was so close.” — Laurie Case (13:10)

5. The Green Hornet is Suspected (15:17 – 17:57)

• Aftermath: Media and police speculate the Green Hornet was involved due to the masked driver and black car, though Reed (as himself) privately doubts this.
  • “The Green Hornet...you mean he might have had something to do with that body?” — Reed (14:29)
• Reed investigates and determines Morelli couldn't have committed suicide; foul play is suspected.

6. The Sting and the Toy Train (18:07 – 22:13)

• Reed crafts a plan using a toy railroad car with a Green Hornet seal, delivering it as a warning to the criminals.
  • "There's a piece of paper rolled into one end of the car...stamped with a seal. The seal of the Green Hornet." — Cunningham (22:09)
• The conspirators panic, realizing the Green Hornet knows all. Williams sends Henning to dispose of incriminating evidence (Morelli’s wallet and marked cards).

7. The Green Hornet’s Trap (22:14 – 24:40)

• Henning is intercepted and gassed by the Green Hornet, who seizes the evidence and anonymously tips police to the gang’s location.
  • “Don’t move, Henning—the Green Hornet! I want what you’re carrying.” — Green Hornet (23:14)
• Police arrive, bust the racket, and recover evidence, with the criminals turning on each other.
  • "They killed Morelli. It was that Green Hornet. If it hadn't been for him, we'd never have been caught." — Henning (25:06)
  • "Trying to grab that guy is like trying to grab a handful of air. Nobody ever got the Green Hornet yet." — Police officer (26:39)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Card Scams: "Talking gets people in trouble, honey...OK, who's your partner?" — Cunningham (01:45)
• Foreshadowing: "If only you'd been there...watching, you'd expect to detect crooked card tricks, Stafford." — Reed (06:51)
• Irony of Identity: "I don't believe the Green Hornet was directly involved." — Reed, while actually being the Green Hornet (16:14)
• Climactic warning: "There's a piece of paper rolled into one end of the car...The seal with a Green Hornet." — Cunningham (22:09)
• On villainy and justice: "That makes you an accomplice after the fact, Henning...just remember, it's to your best interest to keep us from being caught." — Williams (20:17)
• Cynicism about crime: "A man like Morelli doesn't commit suicide. Someone pushed him through that window and I don't think it was the Green Hornet." — Reed (17:41)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:23: Opening train scene / Introduction of card scam
• 06:19: Laurie Case and Reed discuss Stafford’s loss
• 08:51: Green Hornet hatches plan to catch the syndicate
• 13:00: Witnesses see a body fall and the Green Hornet’s car
• 15:17: Recap and Green Hornet’s suspected involvement
• 18:07: Green Hornet prepares his toy train trap
• 22:13: Villains receive Green Hornet warning via toy train
• 23:14: Green Hornet intercepts Henning and evidence
• 24:40: Police bust the racketeers, villains turn on each other

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Tone & Style Notes

• The episode retains a signature pulp/noir flavor, full of suspense, clever banter, and quick plot twists.
• Dialogue is crisp, with archetypal characters (the cynical detective, hard-boiled reporter, clever criminal, and the mysterious vigilante).
• The drama leans heavily on suspense and atmosphere, peppered with period slang and snappy exchanges.

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Final Thoughts

“Disaster Rides the Rails” is a twisting, action-packed Green Hornet installment steeped in the ambiance and wit of 1930s radio. It deftly pivots from suspicion to action, culminating in a satisfying sting where justice prevails—not by the system alone, but by the veiled intervention of the Green Hornet, always one step ahead.

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This summary provides a comprehensive walk-through of the episode’s drama and intrigue, capturing the spirit of old-time radio mystery for newcomers and fans alike.

Transcript

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[Narrator / Brick Reed]

We'll begin tonight's exciting story in just a moment. The Adventure DISASTER RIDES the rails the events and characters depicted in this drama are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Sure pouring it on. Must be getting radiator better. I mean, it's Cunningham to Williams. Here he is drawing with me. Hello, Cunningham. What's the idea of coming in my drawing room without knocking? Why should I, Cunningham? After all, I'm the railroad detective on this run. I don't like it, that's why. Suppose someone's puppies knows him here. When we were in the middle of a poker game, me and Williams might be upset. Might not be able to fix the cards properly. It would sure have my heart if anyone was working with you. Railroad gambler. Has anyone suspected? Ray laughed. Relax. Nobody's wise to a thing. No, they're talking. Talking gets people in trouble, honey. I don't like it. Okay, okay. Who's your partner? Williams? Yeah. Same as usual on a club car with the other passengers. Can't have any of those suckers. Think Williams and I know each other? That's right. They figured you two preferred card shops. You'd never get anybody to play cards with you. You gone through the train? That's what I came in to tell you. A couple of guys in the club car looked like good prospects. Pretty, young and well dressed. You were in the club car. How is it you didn't see Williams? Maybe he had a newspaper up in front of his face. Suspicious? C why not? That's the only way I can be sure nothing goes wrong. This is a good rapid and I expect to keep heads. Okay by me too. I get my cut. So it's to my agent to say nothing. Does well look like in a club car. And sit next to those two men. You know what to do. Maybe ought to point them out if you spotted them. It'll be easy for me. Just be sure we'll survive with a regular car. Don't worry. They'll be marked all right. In the luxurious club car of the Limited, Cunningham sat down beside the two men described by the railroad detective. Unknown to Cunningham, one of these two men was Brick Reed, like a young publisher of the Daily Sentiment. Glad I ran into you, Reed. As long as on the same train, we can kill time together. Yes, David. For a while, anyway. Quite a while. Three hours till we get to the city. There's little work I have to turn out beforehand. Work? Reid, I can remember when just hearing that word made you shudder. Well, I still don't take it too seriously. Still, someone has to look after the family interest in bed when I wear it. Future son. Oh, I wish there was some excitement on this train. You happen to be taking it anyhow. I thought you never left the Broad Light. I was upstate at the racetrack. Did pretty well, too. A man with your money can afford to lose plenty. I guess that's why I usually win whatever it is. Horses, bridge, poker. Excuse me. I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. If you're thinking of playing cards, don't do it on a plane. Why not? Because you never know with whom you're playing. Take me, for instance. I make it a rule never to be a card with stranger. Absolutely right about that. Oh, I don't know, Reed. I imagine I could be able to tell an honest man from a crook anytime. Perhaps you could. By the way, let me introduce myself. My name's Cunningham. Glad to know you. I'm Stafford. And this is Brick Reed. Oh, a pleasure. Say, caution or no caution, I wouldn't mind a friendly game of cards right now. Your friend is out to convince Mr. Reed. Excuse me for butting in. You gentlemen like a force for bridge. How about me? Say, then we're all set for just a moment. You or Reed know this man? Never saw him before. Cunningham. Oh, well, here's my card. I'm a stockbroker. My name's William. Glad to know you, Williams. How about that game, you two? Oh, yeah. Some favors to Grover. Count me out. It's just as well. I'm not so keen on Williams. You put. No offense, Williams, of course, but. Hey, how about some poker then? Three of us now. Yes. I haven't much cash with me. Suppose I lose? Would you take my check? Absolutely not. No check or. Take it easy, Cunningham. We play the small stakes if necessary. I don't mind cashing William's check. Very well. You can play my drawing room. Right. See you later, Reed. This way. You look all right. And Stafford has plenty of money still. Oh, pardon me. May I speak to you for a moment? Me? You're the railroad detected on this train, aren't you as you do, I guess. You look like a detective. I know lots of passengers play cards, even though it's against the rules. Hey, you're not worried about your friends? Why, one of those men is Mr. Cunningham. He's traveling his line for years. I was just curious. I look in once in a while just to be on the safe side. Maybe seems possible, but I wonder. Well, I will talk to Stafford later. It may prove Interesting. Hello, Ms. Case. How things been going during my absence? I understand Larry's looking for me. He is?

[Laurie Case]

He's very mysterious about him.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

It's not like Larry. When he has something, he wants to tell the world about it in newspaper headlines with a byline. Let him come in. Anything else?

[Laurie Case]

That friend of yours, Mr. Stafford, is waiting.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

I told him to go into your private office. Well, cran. I missed him at the station. Station? I wonder if my hunch was right.

[Laurie Case]

What hunch, Mr. Reed?

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Oh, never mind, Ms. Kate. I stand for loing. Ah, Brit. I've been waiting for you. You would have been disturbed, Stafford. Don't tell me you lost money playing poker with strangers. I lost plenty, Brit. I should have taken your advice and stayed away from those men. I thought as much. I swear that game is fixed. But there's no way of proving it. If only you'd been there. Watching that you'll expert to detect crooked card trick, Stafford. But I sent a real detective backer. He should have been able to tell some fellow did come in. Sure success. That's the one. Have you watched again? Yes. You seem to know Cunningham quite well. His name is Henning. So he was a detective, eh? Yes. He didn't notice anything out of the ordinary? Not a thing. I guess if he couldn't find anything out of line, I was suspicious over nothing. Oh, else that detective is in with the crooked game. It's been known to happen. Hey, boss, am I glad you're back. I've got some inside dope that may build into a good, young, easy lawyer. I have a visitor. Oh, but Casey said They come right in now. This is Mr. Stafford, a friend of mine. Larry. Hello. Hi. Well, don't hold it back, Larry. What's this inside dope, boss? I've picked up a lot of rumors around town about a big time gambling ring operating on the railroads. On the railroad? Sure. Those trains are full of suckers waiting to be picked who sat with more money than trains. Oh, Larry, hold on. What's so funny about that? Well, it so happens, Laurie, that I'm one of those poor suckers that's right. Stafford got into a poker game on the front and lost plenty. Well, that's great. What that is, I. I don't mean about you getting hooked, Mr. Stafford. But if you've got proof of our train gamble. That's just the trouble. We have no proof, only suspicion. It's more than us to get jail terms or a newspaper story. There must be plenty like staff at here who ran up against this racket. Some of them must have proof. I doubt it, Lolly. Besides, most of them are too ashamed to admit they've been victimized. That's cool, Reed. Only reason I'm telling you is because you're my friend. I can't ever get around. I'd be laughed to death. Looks like a story that didn't turn out. Perhaps we can find a story. Yes. One of those two men Stafford played with handed me a card to introduce himself. Those crooks carry fake cards by the dozen. We still don't know them for crooks. Definitely. So this name and address may be on the level. Check out anyway. Okay. We find anything, we'll use it. And so will the police. Several days later In Brittley's apartment Mr. Leeds says you. This is Lowry, Cato. Let me talk to the boss. One moment, please. Who is it, Cato? Mr. Lowry. Oh, yes. I told him to call me when he got through checking up on that name and address I gave him. What did you find, Lowry? Another thing, boss. That's the guy's real name and he has got a brokerage business. Did you talk to him? No. He's always out on trips. But it's on the level quite possible that this brokerage office is merely a front to cover his real activity. If it is, I'd like to know how we're going to find out. Ms. Case told me he also phoned Henning, the railroad detective, but couldn't get anything from him. Now that's right. We drill blank every place. But I'll keep working. Yeah, do that, Laurie. Did Mr. Larry find anything, Mr. B? I do. Here. Apparently everything is innocent on the surface. Keeling. This man Williams does run a brokerage business. Larry found that out. Then he's not approved. He could still run the business as a blind to cover his gambling. According to Larry, Williams is away most of the time. If my idea is right, he may be spending that time on the trains looking for victims like Stafford. Yes, sir. And if this railroad detective Henning, knows Cunningham, the other man in that poker game, as well as he says he does, he may be in on it too. How'd you find out, Mr. B? I'm checking on that right now. Kato. Hello, Central Depot? I'd like to speak with one of your railroad detectives. A man named Henning. Oh, yes. What's rain? Oh, no message. Thank you. He's not there. Henning's out on an assignment. He's leaving on the limit at age 15. Cato, if those two fellows are card sharps and Henning is in with them they're bound to pull their dirty work on the same train. Yes, sir, that's true. I'm going aboard that train to find out what I can. Are they Green Hornet? As the Green Hornet kid, I'll never be too risky. But I'll stay out of circulation as much as possible. Those two men as well as Henning have seen you before? Yes, sir. But I'll want the Green Hornet mask and gun handy in case they should be needed. Let me think. How can I do that without carrying it in my bag? Or someone might find them. Cater, you have to take out the BlackBerry. The Hornet's car only fast enough to keep up with the Limited. Be sure the mask and the gun are in the car. While you're driving, watch the observation platform. If I give the signal, you know I'll meet you at the next stop. Be sure to watch that night is the Limited head through the darkness. Brick Reed stood in the rear of the observation platform. Through the whole train several times. No sign of Cunningham and William. He must bring a drawing room or board at all. That was another turn in a few minutes. Then I would signal Cable. But before Brick Reed could carry on his search, drama occurred aboard the Limited. In a drawing room toward the front of the train. Cunningham and Williams called Henning. What's up, Cunningham? What's up? Who's this guy lying on the floor? That's a lot, honey. Williams and I were playing poker with him. We saw Williams slip a card out of his sleeve. He started to squawk and I hit him. He looks as if he might meet at the corner of the table. Let's get him out of here, off this train. They've already emptied pockets. Put your ticket to this drawing room. In his cold. We can't open that window coming in. These air conditioned cars and willows are sealed. You can break class 80 mph. When he comes to he talk. This racket's too good to spoil. One knows we took this wrong. To me only you. You know better than say anything. You'll sneak off the train of the next station. No one will Isaac. Now get his feet. Passing close to the state highway. Lights up the side of the tracks like a Roman candle. There it goes. And no noise. Now all we got to do is break. Somebody pull the air break. Come on. Another bank. Get him off this thing. We'll start the real checkup coming here. Come on. Will. What happened? Who pulled the emergency cord? Search me. Has there been an accident? Almost knocked me out of my bus. That didn't. You ought to be tired stopping like that. I pulled that emergency cord. You. Don't you realize that's a criminal offense? I do conductor, but it was necessary. I was standing on the emergency platform and I saw a body fall off the train. Huh? Why man, you. You must be crazy.

[Laurie Case]

That young man. Tell me the truth. I saw it too. Oh, it was horrible.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Calm yourself, lady.

[Laurie Case]

How can I calm myself? That. That. And that's not all I said.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Now look man. What else did you say to you?

[Laurie Case]

I. I was looking out the window. You were passing my purse on the state road. And just before that that body fell. I saw a long black car beside the train. And the man driving his wore mask. I could see him clearly. He was so close.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

A black car and a man in the mask.

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[Narrator / Brick Reed]

That must be the Green Hornet. The Green Hornet. Are you sure you're not dreaming, man?

[Laurie Case]

Of course I'm sure.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

The Green Hornet. You mean he might have had something to do with that body? That wasn't the thing. Oh, I talk about that. Let's find the passenger hotel first.

[Laurie Case]

I'm sure he'll be dead when we find him. I'm sure of it. And the Green Hornet is the one who did it. Green hearted and cross in the city Fresno corner.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

On the first act of our Green Hornet adventure before the next exciting scenes. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments now to continue our story. A friend of Brick Reed lost a lot of money to railroad card shops. But nothing could be proved since the gamblers were very clever in their operations going aboard the Limited himself an intent to corner the card shops to a chain of circumstances. That Green Hornet is accused of murder.

[Laurie Case]

Where the news. Well, the police expect to identify the.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Man who fell off the train. Well, they've been expecting to identify him ever since it happened last night.

[Laurie Case]

Well, keep after them. We want to know wasn't that some.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Story last night, G?

[Laurie Case]

You going to think it was the Green Hornet, Lowry?

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

That woman claimed she saw his car just before that gas hill. But why are they calling it murder?

[Laurie Case]

Suppose a man jumped off the train. Wouldn't the fall be enough to kill him?

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Maybe, Casey, but murder makes a better story. What I want to know is who was that guy?

[Laurie Case]

His pockets were empty except for that ticket to drawing room A, car 92.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

That's where he fell from, all right. The window was busted out. Hello, Ms. Case. Wally. Identification? Yes.

[Laurie Case]

No, Mr. Reed. I'll call police headquarters again from here.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Now, boss, I wonder who covered it with the sentence give me police. We said the other tape was on it by an hour. Where were you last night? I was home in bed. First I heard about it was when I came in this moon. I phoned that story in, huh? I was on that train when it happened. Holy cat. Then you saw the Green Hornet. Was that woman's yarn in the leather? Well, in a way. The Green Hornet's car was driving along beside the Limited. I saw it, but I don't believe the Green Hornet was directly involved. Now, you and Casey both. Why else would that car be there?

[Laurie Case]

Hello, police headquarters?

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

I have no case. Brid Reed talking. Any identification on that man who fell off the Limited? Well, you have, huh? Oh, you're positive there's no mistake? Oh, we're printed all right.

[Laurie Case]

Who was it, Mr. Reed?

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

That man was morally morale. The big shot gambler from upstate. Well, now we keep after that fellow Williams. I'm not sure. But it seems more than coincidence that gambling is the keynote of everything connected with this death. Williams, was he on that train gorge? I didn't say him, but he might have been. And a man like Morelli doesn't commit suicide. Someone pushed him through that window and I don't think it was the Green Hornet.

[Laurie Case]

Police. Noble efforts to solve mystery. That's no piper.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

That evening Rick Reed Arrived at his apartment carrying a small parcel under his arm. There he spoke to Cato, his valet and the only living man to know him as the Green Hornet. That man has been identified as Morelli the Gambler Cato. Very bad last night, Mr. Bear. Well, it's a good thing that woman saw you driving the black dirty beside the railroad tracks. And then we drew Morelli off the Runway. They'll be expecting a call from the Green Hornet. They won't be disappointed. Open that parcel. Yes, sir. Luckily I was able to flash you a danger signal from the train last night so that you turned the black beauty around. Got away. Yes, Sir. Very perfect, Mr. Beer. Move out for you. That's why you handle that, Cato. I don't want our fingerprints to get on it. I understand. I bought this little toy railroad car on the way home. Notice how well it's built. Glass windows, everything. Hand me that metal ashtray, a small one on the table. Yes, I had a special reason for getting this toy car, Cato. No one saw me get it. I sent a small boy into the toy shop while I stayed outside. What are you doing, Mr. B? Breaking 1 of the windows in this little toy. Are the mask and the gun still in the black bearded kit on? Yes, Mr. Bitt. The police are on the lookout for the Green Hornets. So we'll have to be especially careful tonight. Bring the toy railroad car along. No fingerprints. Picking up the toy, Cato followed Brooklyn through the secret panel behind a clothes press in the apartment. Then along a narrow passageway built within the walls of the building. Down a flight of stairs that led directly to the supposedly abandoned warehouse that housed the car of the Green Hornet. I'll drive. Put the toy car where it'll be handy when I want it. Yes, Mr. Bear. Careful. Wipe it off with your handkerchief. Yes, sir. There are three men involved in Morelli's death. All three of them are going to meet the Green Horn. The squad of police, aided by railroad detectives are working to solve the death of gambler Morelli who fell or was thrown off the Limited last night. By checking over the tickets issued to the passengers. Authorities have learned that two tickets were issued and are still unaccounted for. It is believed that the every effort is being made to. What's the matter with you, Henning? Really, that's what. Take it easy, Henning. Nobody knows it was us. Why did you two guys. They came for a sucker. Out of all the people who was riding the train, he didn't tell us his name. We thought it was just another amateur Looking for a hand of poker. Wonder morally saw you pulling that card. Williams, he's an expert. All the more reason for taking care of him. Yeah, sure. They had a good record on those trains. Morale must have been trying to cut in on us. That don't mean you had a handling that way. What'd you expect us to do? Use kid gloves? It wasn't time to figure things out. We worked fast because we had to. I'm supposed to be out right now looking for the guys who pull this job. And all the time and wife of the whole setup. You're in as deep as we are. I didn't do no killing. You were there when we dumped them all overboard. What does that prove? That makes you an accomplice after the fact. Henry, as a detective, we don't have to explain that any further. So just remember it's to your best interest to make every effort to keep us from being caught. What do you think I'm doing? So far, yes, but don't change it only hadn't been Morelli. It was more or less. Stop harting on it. We didn't realize it until we got back here and took a look in his wallet. Where's the stuff now? It's safe. I have it locked up along with our marked card. We'll get rid of them all at the same time. What's the idea? Waiting? You should have ditched that stuff long ago. We had our hands full making sure nobody spotted us when we sneaked away from that train last night. Aim straight here. We tried to get rid of those things on the way. Someone might have remembered us. Well, what? Why don't you burn them? Because leather won't burn, you fool. Morella's initials are on that wallet. Hold on. What? What's the matter? Thought I heard a sound from the next road. I don't hear anything. It's your imagination, Henning. No, I tell you, it was like somebody went on a clock or something. Pipe dreams. Yeah. What was that? He's right, Cunningham. That was a window. We'll soon find out. See you, Henny. The room's empty. There's no one here. Yeah, here, I guess. You. What's that on the floor? It's moving. Put on the light. What the. It's a little toy. Mechanical toy. How'd it get here? It's a toy railroad car. Look, one of the windows knocked out. Some of you was on the boat last night. There's a piece of paper rolled into one end of the car. Look at it. If this is a Cute little joke one of you is pulling. Putting this toy car here.

[Laurie Case]

And look.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

This paper stamped with a seal. The seal with a Green Hornet. The Green Hornet. I knew there was someone here. I heard him. But how do you know it was us? That car of his, it was alongside the train last night. That's the answer. He must have seen what happened. Be so because the cops are looking for him instead of us. How? What I want to know is what's he going to do? Shut up, Henning. You have an idea, Cunningham? The Hornet can't tell the police about us. They never believe him. Besides, if he's after money, he can't get any. Unless he finds Morelli's wallet and uses that against us. Well, the wallet's here. It won't be long. Here's all the evidence, Henny. You're going to take it out and get rid of it. Leave it in the river any place. If that Green Hornet comes back, I don't want it around. After leaving the toy car in Cunningham's apartment Griff Reed left by the fire escape. He and Cato waited below. I overheard their conversation before I left. Cato. My relly's wallet was still there, hidden away. Yes, sir. I want Dirk keep it around. I'm after they got my warning. And whoever comes out to get rid of that of it keep it in the shadow. Someone's coming. Just like coming here making me do want a dirty wick. Got to get rid of these things. Don't move. Henning, the greenhorn. I want what you're carrying. You won't get it. Let me buy it. Hiker up and I like you. Don't dare follow me. Gas. Gaslit.

[Laurie Case]

I can't breathe.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Grab him. Pull him inside that alley and and I'll call the police. Now get them over here. When Hann comes through, you watch him. I'll be back in a minute. Leaving Cato to guard the unconscious railroad Detective Dick Reed put the Green Hornet mask and weapon in his pocket and headed for the nearest phone. He called police headquarters and when they answered. I want to speak to the officer in charge of the Morelli investigation. He's out with a reporter named Lowry. They got a leader on some guy named William. Call him up. Tell him to forget about William's place. There's no one there. Who's this caller? Never mind. Take this tip and use it. Tell him to get over to 1724 East 51st. A man named Cunningham. Don't forget if he wants to solve the Morelli job. 17:24 East 51st Thursday the three returned to Cato. He replaced his Green Hornet mask. The police will be here very soon. K. Take that back with the evidence. Oh, Kelly. Henning. What are we doing? They're returning Henning and the evidence to the place they came from. Helen, are you sure we can trust Henning? He knows better than to cross us. Then why isn't he back here? You've had plenty of time to ditch that stuff. It must be Henning now. Killing. He's been guessed. Somebody propped him against the door. The Green Hornet. Whoever it was. There's no time for talk. Pull him inside. Come here now and close the door. Fast. Okay. Cunningham. The plague of all that stuff that's here too. What happened? Hang. Come on, let's get away. The Green Hornet. He gapped me. Took the bag. Took it. Nothing. It was outside the door. He brought it back. Get it out of here, Williams. Hurry and see if this Green Hornet doesn't get you aid at Henning. Okay. It's him. He's bashing at the Hornet, huh? Don't hold any of you. Please. I'll take this guy. Let me go. Resisting an officer. You won't get me. I'll get you before I do. My arm. My arm.

[Laurie Case]

A dog.

[Narrator / Brick Reed]

Are you going to drop that gun? Nice work, Hardy. I've got the gun. Now you. You pay for this, police or no police. Sure. You can't come busting in on private citizens. Who are you? I know these two. They were described to me. But I never saw you before. They just search. Warren. I recognize him, Laurie. He's hemming a railroad cop. That's how he knows about warrants. Come on, talk. What do you know about Barry? Never heard of him. And I suppose Henning never heard of him either. Did you Henning? Hey, what are you reaching out to that bag for? No reason. Nothing at all. Give me that. I'll dump this stuff on the table. Playing cars and dice. So you guys are gamblers. Here's a wallet. Let me look at the name on it. Morelli's wallet. We don't know a thing about that stuff. It's not ours. We'll see about that when the fingerprints are checked. Just like you two are going to get what's coming to you. I don't know. How about hitting? Where does he fit in? Me? Why? Why? It's this way. I was on a trail of these cooks too. I came up here to Neb and they almost got me before you came. You need a better story than that, Henry. You can't have that. He was in with us. You yellow squealer. Don't believe him. He's as Gilly as we are. Listen, buddy. I'll talk. I'll come. Speak. Silence. It wasn't me. I knew about it. But they're the ones. They killed Morelli. It was that Green Hornet. If it hadn't been for him, we'd never have been caught. If I ever get my hands on him, I'm. Listen, Cunningham. Trying to grab that guy is like trying to grab a handful of air. Nobody ever got the Green Hornets yet. And take it from me, nobody. These popular radio dramas created by George W. Trendle are a copyrighted feature of the Green Hornets Incorporated. All characters, names, places and incidents used are fictitious. Live Special recordings are fictitious by special recording.

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