Lux Radio Theatre - Saigon

Summary

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Lux Radio Theatre – "Saigon"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: July 14, 2026
Featured Cast: John Lund (Larry Briggs), Elizabeth Scott (Susan Cleaver), Assistant Cast as Mike Perry, Pete Rocco, Mr. Maris, Lieutenant Keon

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Episode Overview

This episode features a full broadcast of the classic radio play "Saigon," as originally performed on Lux Radio Theatre. Set in post-war Asia, the drama follows three American veterans caught in a web of intrigue and danger as they attempt to help a terminally ill friend find happiness in his last months. The story touches on themes of loyalty, deception, love, and mortality, set against a backdrop of smuggling and postwar displacement.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A Friend's Final Days and the Pact for Joy (00:42–03:13)

• Opening Setting: Shanghai, 1946, army field hospital.
• Emotional Stakes: Major Larry Briggs learns that his friend Mike is terminally ill and has only months to live. Larry and Pete Rocco resolve to give Mike the time of his life, “pack [his months] with a hundred years of living” (02:16, Larry Briggs).
• Plan: Instead of returning to the States, the trio takes a lucrative yet mysterious flying job to earn quick money and enjoy Mike’s remaining days.

Notable Quote:
“We’re gonna take those three months and we’re gonna pack them with a hundred years of living. Good living. No rough spots, no bumps. Okay?” – Larry Briggs (02:16)

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2. Enter Mr. Maris & The Suspicious Job Offer (03:13–04:48)

• The Offer: Mysterious Mr. Maris hires Larry and crew for a $10,000 one-way flight to Saigon under suspiciously secretive and urgent circumstances.
• The Catch: Maris insists on extreme promptness and secrecy, setting the story’s shadowy tone.

Notable Quote:
“For $10,000, I’ll fly it to Saigon on my back.” – Larry Briggs (05:04)

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3. The Unexpected Passenger & Takeoff Under Fire (06:13–08:20)

• Susan Cleaver Introduced: As Maris’s “secretary,” Susan appears with a bag and briefcase, shrouded in her own mystery.
• Chaos: As Maris arrives, gunfire erupts. The crew hastily takes off, with Susan essentially forcing herself on board.
• Trust Issues: Tension surfaces over trust—who is Susan, what’s in her briefcase, and what exactly have the men agreed to?

Notable Moment:
Susan offers extra money to make them wait for Maris, raising suspicions and highlighting the mission’s danger (07:35).

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4. Plane Trouble & Crash Landing (11:01–12:10)

• Peril: In-flight mechanical troubles force a crash landing in a rice field.
• Teamwork & Humor: The group works together, remaining lighthearted:
  “Major Briggs, will you marry me?” – Pete Rocco (11:54)
• Aftermath: The mishap is taken in stride, the team determined to continue to Saigon.

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5. Arrival in Saigon – New Dangers & Dilemmas (14:48–19:45)

• Settling In: The group checks in to a hotel, shadowed by Lieutenant Keon of the local police.
• Money & Motives: Larry confronts Susan about the money in her briefcase, threatening to expose her to the authorities unless she leaves.
• Susan’s Reaction: She leaves the hotel, illustrating her vulnerability and ambiguity.

Notable Exchange:
“You gave me that routine before. That’s why I’m on the boat, not at the hotel.” – Susan Cleaver (26:07)

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6. Act Two – Romance, Suspicion, and Police Scrutiny (20:29–35:28)

• Mike’s Feelings: Mike confides his affection for Susan and is heartbroken by her departure.
• Police Presence: Lieutenant Keon scrutinizes the crew over the large sum of money, discussing wartime profiteering and postwar crime.
• Reunion: Larry tracks Susan to a riverboat. She’s convinced to stay, partly for Mike’s sake and to keep up appearances.
• Susan & Larry’s Bargain: Larry withholds the money and keeps Susan under pressure, leading to mutual distrust.

Notable Quote:
“You’re not paying attention, are you? Now if you’ll be a nice girl and do what you’re told, you’ll get your money back.” – Larry Briggs (34:36)

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7. Act Three – Revelations, Betrayal & Climax (37:18–54:22)

• Romantic Tension: A love triangle forms as Susan, Larry, and Mike’s relationships evolve, leading to emotional confrontations and confessions.
• Mr. Maris Returns: The villainous employer reappears, demanding his money and threatening the group.
• Dramatic Standoff: In a tense sequence, Maris holds Larry and Susan at gunpoint, insisting on a dangerous exchange at the post office.
• Violence & Tragedy: In a struggle, Sergeant Pete Rocco is killed. The situation spirals into police interrogation and sorrow.
• Resolution: The truth behind Maris’s criminal enterprise and Susan’s role is revealed. The police capture Maris.

Notable Moments:

• “You know I never go anywhere without Simon.” – Mr. Maris (44:50)
• “He’s alive. Mike and Pete are dead. That’s justice, isn’t it?” – Larry Briggs (53:19)

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8. Epilogue – Bittersweet Farewell (54:22–55:17)

• Emotional Aftermath: Larry and Susan, both grieving, contemplate what to do next and the impossibility of clear answers.
• Reflection: Lieutenant Keon shares his philosophy about loving too many things complicating life, but ultimately, “in every mortal plan there is always the invisible hand” (53:57–54:22).

Notable Quote:
“How does it feel to run out of answers? Just like us ordinary humans.” – Susan Cleaver (54:47)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Mortality & Friendship:
  “We’re gonna… pack them with a hundred years of living. Good living.” – Larry (02:16)

• On Cynicism:
  “The right girl’s any girl whose boyfriend ain’t bigger than me.” – Pete (10:56)

• On Justice:
  “He’s alive. Mike and Pete are dead. That’s justice, isn’t it?” – Larry (53:19)

• On Fate:
  “In every mortal plan there is always the invisible hand.” – Lieutenant Keon (54:22)

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Bonus: Curtain Call Interview with Elizabeth Scott (55:29–57:09)

Host Frank Bresee interviews Elizabeth Scott, discussing her years at Paramount, daily routines, and her love for collecting antiques.

• Memorable Insight:
  “I had to get up at 5:00 in the morning, which I adored… It went on and on, but it was a great happening.” – Elizabeth Scott (55:52)

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:42 — Shanghai hospital: Mike’s diagnosis and the friends' pact.
• 03:13 — Introduction of Maris and the smuggling job.
• 06:13 — Susan boards plane; gunfire and dramatic takeoff.
• 11:01 — Plane trouble and crash landing.
• 14:48 — Arrival in Saigon, interactions with police.
• 19:28 — Larry confronts Susan; she leaves for the riverboat.
• 20:29 — Mike reveals his love; the search for Susan.
• 24:02 — Larry apologizes to Susan; they all board the boat.
• 34:00 — Larry seizes the money from Susan.
• 37:18 — Act Three: The Saigon climax.
• 53:14 — Aftermath and philosophical closure.
• 55:29 — Elizabeth Scott’s curtain call and interview.

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Tone and Language

The episode uses classic film noir dialogue: snappy, sharp, with underlying vulnerability and humor. The characters interchange banter and pathos, especially between Larry, Pete, and Mike, with Susan as a mysterious, often brittle counterpoint.

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For New Listeners

This episode represents Golden Age radio storytelling at its best—action, suspense, and moral ambiguity—brought to life by a cast of noteworthy actors. The old-time atmosphere and performances vividly render the story, making it both engaging and accessible even for those unfamiliar with the original "Saigon" film.

Transcript

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[Major Larry Briggs]

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[Narrator / Radio Host]

And now, the hollywood radio theater production of saigon. It's act one with our stars, john lund as larry and and elizabeth scott as susan.

[Narrator]

Shanghai, 1946. A United States army field hospital in the office of the Chief Surgeon.

[Doctor]

I'm telling you this, Larry, only because you're Mike's best friend. There's nothing more we can do for him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You certain?

[Doctor]

I've had a dozen other doctors. They all say the same thing.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Have you told Mike?

[Doctor]

I wanted to talk to you first, but it's been our experience that it's best to tell the patient the truth.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What is the truth? I mean, exactly?

[Doctor]

He's leaving this hospital today thinking he's completely cured. But the injury to his brain is beyond repair. He'll be dead within two or three months.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Do me a favor. Let me tell him.

[Doctor]

If you'd rather. You've been pretty close to him, haven't you?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Four years together in a bomber. Mike and I and Pete Rocco. Mike's picking up his separation papers. Will you tell him that Pete and I will meet him at the Jade Cafe?

[Doctor]

I'll tell him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Good luck, Larry. Yeah. Thanks a lot, Doc. Couldn't be rougher, Pete. They give him three months to live. Maybe sooner.

[Pete Rocco]

How'd he take it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

He doesn't know. I told the doctor I'd tell him.

[Pete Rocco]

How? How you gonna tell him?

[Major Larry Briggs]

We're not gonna tell him.

[Pete Rocco]

But we ain't got the right to decide that. We ought to take him back home to Ohio.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Ohio's a fine place if you got the time. Or if Mike had any folks.

[Mr. Maris]

There was only something we could do for him.

[Pete Rocco]

Something nice without Mike knowing it. You know what I mean?

[Major Larry Briggs]

We're gonna stick close to him, Pete. We're gonna take those three months and we're gonna pack them with a hundred years of living. Good living. No rough spots, no bumps. Okay?

[Pete Rocco]

Sure. Okay.

[Mr. Maris]

But what about the dough?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, maybe I got the answer. You know that flying job I was telling you about?

[Pete Rocco]

Wait a minute. Here he comes.

[Mike Perry]

A fine thing.

You guys couldn't even wait till I got my separation papers. And where's my drink?

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, bartender, give us another glass.

[Mike Perry]

Well, boys, I'm a civilian, but how Come. You told him I wanted to be separated here in Shanghai.

[Pete Rocco]

Makes it easier on the poor taxpayers.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You've been sponging off the government for years. Time you started shifting for yourself.

[Mike Perry]

Look, you guys didn't waive your transportation home just to wait around for me, did you?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Why should we want to wait around for you? As a matter of fact, Pete and I have lined up a little flying job. We thought you might like to tag along. It's a quickie, see, and very good pay.

[Pete Rocco]

Enough to buy a time for ourselves.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You guys wait here. We're gonna tie one on. I had better see the bartender.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, what's going on between you two? Not wanting to go home?

[Pete Rocco]

Look, does the college boy have to be a dope? Didn't they teach you nothing about life? Don't you know why the Skipper don't want to go home?

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, I don't.

[Pete Rocco]

You forgot, huh? Forgot all about the mouse that gave him the brush off. Don't you remember the wedding announcement she sent him?

[Mike Perry]

Well, I thought Larry was all over that.

[Pete Rocco]

Look, Mike, we gotta stick with the Skipper, see? Make him forget. We'll give him the binge of his life. A hundred years of good living. No rough spots, no bumps.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, now you're starting to make some sense. Who wants to go home?

[Major Larry Briggs]

How's this 12 year old scotch. But if you still want to go

[Mike Perry]

back to Ohio, we got a job here, haven't we? Now, who's this guy who's gonna put us to work?

[Major Larry Briggs]

His name is Maris. I'll tell you all about it later tonight. I'm meeting him in an hour.

[Pete Rocco]

What do you think, guys? A drink to Mr. Maris.

[Mike Perry]

And no Barri.

Come in.

[Mr. Maris]

Major Briggs. Sit down, please. Oh, this is an associate of mine. His name is Simon.

[Major Larry Briggs]

How do you do?

[Mr. Maris]

Simon does not talk, but he listens very well. So you've reconsidered my offer, eh?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yes. I'd like the job, Mr. Maris.

[Mr. Maris]

I'm really delighted, Major.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Ex major. Now, what about money? How much?

[Mr. Maris]

$10,000. American dollars.

[Major Larry Briggs]

$10,000 for one flight? What do we do, smuggle rubies?

[Mr. Maris]

I'm employing you for a business trip.

[Major Larry Briggs]

And why so much money?

[Mr. Maris]

Call it sentiment. Major Simon and I have great admiration for heroes, being perhaps such cowards ourselves. Besides, when I enter the plane, my life will be in your hands, won't it? Well, I'm rather fond of looking forward to a ripe old age.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Nice thing to look forward to. And for $10,000, I'll fly it to Saigon on my back.

[Mr. Maris]

That may yet be necessary. Now, about the flight.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Never mind the details. Just tell me where the plane is.

[Mr. Maris]

My chauffeur will take you to the field. I want that plane to leave on Tuesday, promptly at 6:00pm I. I am a fanatic about promptness, Major.

[Major Larry Briggs]

6:00pm Tuesday. That's what you're paying for, that's what you get.

[Mr. Maris]

The plane will be ready to take off. You have nothing to worry about other than getting me to Saigon.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'll look the plane over tomorrow.

[Mr. Maris]

Forgive me, but you won't. My chauffeur will call for you and your crew Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'.

[Mike Perry]

Clock.

[Mr. Maris]

It's an hour's drive to the field. That leaves you a full hour to do your looking over. I hope that's satisfactory.

[Major Larry Briggs]

It'll have to be, won't it?

[Mr. Maris]

And don't be disturbed, Major. We're going to get along splendidly. Splendidly.

[Mike Perry]

Engines seem okay, skipper. Keep a middling.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, 10 after 6. Our boss is really late. Well, it's an old army plane all right, but no insignias.

[Pete Rocco]

I'm beginning to catch on. Why the 10 grand private field way out in the country?

[Mike Perry]

There's a car coming, Larry.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, I guess we're all set. Get those blocks out under the wheels.

[Pete Rocco]

Pete, look who's getting out of the car. A mouse.

[Major Larry Briggs]

She's alone. Where's Maris?

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, maybe the whole deal's off.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, it's not off. She's carrying a bag and a briefcase.

[Susan Cleaver]

Will one of you take my bag, please?

[Major Larry Briggs]

What's your hurry, sister?

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, some chicky.

[Mike Perry]

I'll get her back.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What are you doing here? Nobody told me anything about a dame.

[Susan Cleaver]

Which one of you is Major Briggs?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I am.

[Susan Cleaver]

I'm Mr. Maris, Secretary. He'll be here any minute.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, you.

[Susan Cleaver]

Yes, you can put the bag in the plane.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Please, just slow down, honey. Maris was supposed to be here at 6 o'. Clock.

[Susan Cleaver]

Is the plane ready?

[Major Larry Briggs]

It's ready.

[Susan Cleaver]

That's all you need be concerned about. We'll wait for him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Getting dark. He better be here soon or we'll never get off the field.

[Susan Cleaver]

Will this make waiting any easier?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You mean that's real money?

[Lieutenant Keon]

All of it?

[Susan Cleaver]

It's for you, but not until we reach Saigon. That was the deal, wasn't it?

[Pete Rocco]

Disillusioned mouse, skipper. Somebody must have shattered her faith in men.

[Mike Perry]

There's a car coming, Larry. See that dust over the hill?

[Susan Cleaver]

That'll be Mr. Marison, Simon. I'll get in the plane.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, somebody's shooting.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Mr. Maris seems to be in a little difficulty.

[Pete Rocco]

Don't sound wholesome skipper cops.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Maybe. We're not waiting to find out. Get in that plane.

[Susan Cleaver]

You made an agreement. You've got to wait.

[Major Larry Briggs]

We made an agreement to fly at 6, and it's after 6. Rev them up, Mike.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, wait, please.

[Susan Cleaver]

I'll make it 15,000.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, thanks. We're a little tired of bullets.

[Mike Perry]

OK. Please, you've got to wait.

[Susan Cleaver]

You can't leave.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Get off the plane.

[Mike Perry]

I won't get off.

[Susan Cleaver]

Not until you do.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Sit on her, Pete, and close the door. Move over, Mike.

[Mike Perry]

Right.

[Susan Cleaver]

Well, please turn back.

[Major Larry Briggs]

It get easy, honey.

[Pete Rocco]

I'll crack the stop.

[Mike Perry]

No, no. You can't go without Alex.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I told you to sit on her feet.

[Mike Perry]

Let go of me. Turn back. I won't let you first, chickie.

[Pete Rocco]

I've sucked in four years.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hang on, sucker.

[Mike Perry]

We're taking.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Holy smokes.

[Pete Rocco]

That's some takeoff.

[Major Larry Briggs]

We're off the ground. Are we?

[Pete Rocco]

How'd you ever get to be a major?

[Mike Perry]

How's the girl?

[Pete Rocco]

How'd she do?

[Mike Perry]

Well, did you have to hit her? Are you all right?

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, sure.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Just wonderful.

[Mike Perry]

I'm sorry.

[Susan Cleaver]

Where do we go now? Shanghai Airport.

[Major Larry Briggs]

There are a few things we'd have to explain, and I don't think they'd believe us. We're going to Saigon.

[Susan Cleaver]

Saigon? Oh, now, just a minute.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Our visa says Saigon. We made a deal, and we want to get paid.

[Susan Cleaver]

If you go to Saigon.

[Mike Perry]

Mr. Matt.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Look, Secretary, as soon as we land, I'd buy a newspaper if I were you and turn to the want ads. I have an awful feeling those shots back there were police bullets.

[Susan Cleaver]

You don't really know it was the police.

[Pete Rocco]

No, but you do. That look in your eyes, honey. But you was real scared.

[Mike Perry]

Why don't you guys cut it out? Leave her alone.

[Susan Cleaver]

Thanks.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Make her comfortable, Mike. Then let's see how we're doing.

[Mike Perry]

You're cold, aren't you? Here. Here's a blanket.

[Susan Cleaver]

Thanks.

[Mike Perry]

That's better, eh? Well, we gotta be in Saigon in a couple of hours. I'm sorry. There's nothing to eat. If we hadn't left in such a hurry, I would.

[Major Larry Briggs]

There are a lot of people who never missed a meal. Does their souls good to find out what it means.

[Susan Cleaver]

I've missed meals, mister. It didn't do me any good.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Maybe you've got some sandwiches in that briefcase of yours.

[Pete Rocco]

Yeah, I think I'll take a look.

[Mike Perry]

Leave it alone. I said leave it alone. Lay off.

[Pete Rocco]

Will you pee? Ah, but she's so worried about the briefcase squad.

[Susan Cleaver]

Give it to me.

[Mike Perry]

Give it to me or I'LL Mike. Mike. What's the matter?

[Susan Cleaver]

I didn't mean to push him. Arson.

[Mike Perry]

Shut up.

[Pete Rocco]

Come on, Mike.

[Susan Cleaver]

Come on, kid.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, Larry.

Larry.

[Pete Rocco]

He hit his head.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Take over.

[Mike Perry]

Yeah.

[Susan Cleaver]

Say, what is this, a game? He couldn't have hurt himself.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Just stand back. Mike. Mike. Mike, Come on, snap out of the kid.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, what gives?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You feel all right? Yeah, I. I tripped, I guess.

[Mike Perry]

Bought my nice new head.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Better watch your footwork. Now, sit down. Take it easy.

[Susan Cleaver]

I'm sorry.

[Mike Perry]

It's all right. It wasn't your fault.

[Susan Cleaver]

Say, tell me something. What's a nice boy like you doing with these two?

[Pete Rocco]

Go on, nice boy, tell us.

[Mike Perry]

Well, we've always been together. That is, all through the war. There were more of us once.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Only there locked, clearing out.

[Mike Perry]

What's your name?

[Susan Cleaver]

Susan Cleaver.

[Mike Perry]

Susan, huh?

[Pete Rocco]

Ah, what do you know?

[Mike Perry]

Boy meets girl.

Pete doesn't like sentiment. You see, he's never met the right girl.

What do you mean, the right girl?

[Pete Rocco]

The right girl's any girl. Is boyfriend ain't bigger than me.

[Mike Perry]

And if you don't believe.

Skipper, what goes?

[Major Larry Briggs]

The left engine conking out. Feather the prop before it freezes.

[Mike Perry]

Right.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Give me a little rudder trim. That's better.

[Pete Rocco]

Oh, there goes the right engine.

[Mike Perry]

Which?

[Major Larry Briggs]

The gas tanks.

[Mike Perry]

It must be the fuel line. What's the altitude?

[Major Larry Briggs]

6,000.

[Mike Perry]

I can't switch, Larry. The line's plugged.

What happens now?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You start praying. Get that door open, Pete. Drop everything that's not tied down.

[Pete Rocco]

No cloud, Skipper.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Full of holes.

[Mike Perry]

Wheels down now.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Leave them up, we're liable to nose over. That's all farm country down below. Not much choice but a belly landing.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, I feel sick.

[Mike Perry]

The skipper can do it blind.

[Pete Rocco]

Do you mind if he does it with his eyes open?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Brace your feet and hold tight.

[Singer]

We're coming in.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, in case anybody's interested, we made it.

[Pete Rocco]

Boy, what a lantern. Major Briggs, will you marry me?

[Mike Perry]

Where are we?

[Lieutenant Keon]

A rice field.

[Mike Perry]

How lucky can we get?

[Susan Cleaver]

Well, let's get out in that mud.

[Pete Rocco]

Mud, she calls it.

[Mike Perry]

Wake up, sister. You're alive.

[Susan Cleaver]

Look.

[Mike Perry]

If it's a rice field, there must be natives.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Grab our maps, Mike. I'll take a briefcase.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, no, you won't.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You know, Ms. Cleaver, maybe this job was worth $10,000 after all.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, here comes our ground crew. That leaves me with only one problem. How do you say hamburger with onions in Indochina?

[Mike Perry]

Dom, Dom rudaigar gang di.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, what do you know? An educated mouse. Oh, come in, Miss Cleaver. I've been wondering about you.

[Pete Rocco]

Yeah? And where's Mike?

[Susan Cleaver]

The natives are showing him around the village. I've thanked them for their food and shelter.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I told you to ask about getting out of here.

[Susan Cleaver]

We're about two days from Saigon. One day by oxcart into town and then a riverboat. Is that all?

[Mike Perry]

No.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'd like my 10,000.

[Susan Cleaver]

You forget you didn't wait for Mr. Marish.

[Major Larry Briggs]

The money's still in your handbag, isn't it?

[Susan Cleaver]

Give me that.

[Pete Rocco]

Ah, please, Ms. Cleaver, no more rasslin'.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I hope it's all here. After I've counted it, I'll give you a receipt.

[Susan Cleaver]

Thank you. I'll tell the natives we're ready to leave.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You know, I got a hunch that girl isn't the greatest thing that's ever happened to us.

[Pete Rocco]

I don't think Mike's got the same hunch, Skipper.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, With a girl like that, he's bound to get hurt. He hasn't got time for such things.

[Pete Rocco]

How you gonna stop it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I don't know. But I will. Let's go.

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[Pete Rocco]

Hey, this is some town, huh? You think they got a bar? Well, let's find a bar.

[Susan Cleaver]

Do what you want to do. I'm going to buy some clothes.

[Major Larry Briggs]

We'll meet you here in an hour.

[Susan Cleaver]

I may not be through in an hour.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Okay. Nice knowing you, Ms. Cleaver. Hey, now wait a minute.

[Mike Perry]

What's wrong with all of us meeting at the hotel?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I don't even know if there is a hotel.

[Captain Perry]

Well, sure there is.

[Mike Perry]

Then he just told Susan. Just grab a rickshaw and meet us there.

[Pete Rocco]

You go with her.

[Mike Perry]

I'd like to, if she'll let me.

[Susan Cleaver]

I was hoping you'd want to.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Okay. I'll see what I can find out about the riverboat.

[Mike Perry]

Get me a nice room, boys.

[Lieutenant Keon]

About that hotel, monsieur. If I can be of any assistance.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, thanks. We're doing fine.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I. I am Lieutenant Quillon of the regional police. Strangers are so rare here, monsieur. We like to make them welcome. About the hotel, there's just one. The Imperial. Not very elegant, I'm afraid. Good day, monsieur.

[Pete Rocco]

A cop. What am I worried about? Have I got something to worry about?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Depends on what's in her briefcase. We brought it into the country, remember?

[Pete Rocco]

But we don't know what's in it.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I once knew a guy who pleaded ignorance. He's still in jail.

[Pete Rocco]

I'll tell him to. Well, let's see if they got such a thing as a room clerk.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Wait a minute. There's Mike.

[Mike Perry]

All set, Skipper.

Three rooms and a bath, the end of the hall.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You here alone?

[Mike Perry]

Alone?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

No.

[Mike Perry]

Susan's in her room.

[Doctor]

Oh.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No questions about luggage?

[Mike Perry]

No trouble at all. Seems some fellow stopped by from the regional police. Told the clerk to give us anything we wanted.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Nice guy.

[Mike Perry]

That's what I thought. Oh, these are for us. Police cards. We got to answer a lot of questions.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Kind of personal questions, aren't they?

[Mike Perry]

Routine. Everybody's got to fill them up.

[Pete Rocco]

You know, I'd like to get a gander at the Mouse's car.

[Mr. Maris]

Cut out the Mouse stuff.

[Mike Perry]

Her name's Susan. Is that so hard to remember?

[Pete Rocco]

Oh, stop. Researchers.

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Sorry.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You got our keys?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Yeah.

[Mike Perry]

15 and 16. I'm in 14, Susan's in 22. I'll wait for you in the bar.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Deeper and deeper.

[Pete Rocco]

Dame, we don't know bullets. Cops.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Look, if Mike changes his mind, if he starts looking for me, tell him I'm taking a nap.

[Pete Rocco]

Where you going?

[Major Larry Briggs]

The time has come for the Mouse and me to talk of many things.

[Pete Rocco]

Room 22.

[Susan Cleaver]

And you ain't kidding. Don't bother to knock, Major Briggs. Just barge right in. Now what do you want?

[Major Larry Briggs]

A few words.

[Susan Cleaver]

The only ones I can think of are words I seldom use.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hey, what's this? Oh, yeah, you filled in your police card.

[Susan Cleaver]

Put that down.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Relax, will you? Susan Angela Cleaver. Oh, that's a pretty name. Real place of birth, Lincoln, Nebraska. Currency in possession, $78.

[Susan Cleaver]

I want that card now, please. Give it to me.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Sure. Here, you hold the card while I look in your briefcase. And don't try to stop me, honey. Well, what a surprise. Full of money, isn't it? Is it $78, huh? Where did you learn to add?

[Susan Cleaver]

I didn't know what was in it. I was only told it was important.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, sure, sure. I don't know what business you're in, Susie, but apparently you do very well at it all. Except for little mistakes like trying to drag us into it.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, now, wait a minute.

[Major Larry Briggs]

A minute's too long. I'm saying goodbye for the three of us. You're leaving right now?

[Susan Cleaver]

Who do you think you are?

[Major Larry Briggs]

One of three guys who are happier out of prison.

[Susan Cleaver]

Do you think I'd leave here now alone just because you tell me to?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I could arrange for an escort. How about Lieutenant Keon?

[Susan Cleaver]

Where would I go at this hour?

[Major Larry Briggs]

The riverboat, remember? It leaves in the morning. But you're getting on tonight.

[Susan Cleaver]

You scare easy, don't you, Major Briggs?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah.

[Susan Cleaver]

You've got your 10,000. You're rid of me. Now what?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'll look you up and tell you someday. In Lincoln, Nebraska. In just a moment, our stars will continue with Act 2 of Saigon.

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[Mike Perry]

Daddy's home. Wonder what he's mad about. You're late again.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What's the matter with you?

[Mike Perry]

What do you think?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You're talking like you're mad or something.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, what? Yeah, I am in a bad mood. I wish I lived in a place where the money had George Washington's picture on it, where everybody spoke English, where I could just.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You could just pick up the phone

[Mr. Maris]

and call your mother.

[Mike Perry]

Yeah, I think you caught me being homesick. What about you?

You caught me being uptight.

[Mr. Maris]

Inspection coming up.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hey, where's the dog? I'd like to growl at him, too.

[Mike Perry]

Daddy, you're silly. You don't even have a dog.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, I'm just kidding, honey.

[Mike Perry]

But you're right about our being silly.

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[Narrator / Radio Host]

And now, Act 2 of Saigon, starring John Lund as Larry and Elizabeth Scott as Susan.

[Narrator]

Larry and Pete are determined to keep Mike away from Susan Cleaver. And under Larry's threat to call the police, Susan has vanished from the hotel

[Major Larry Briggs]

and gone aboard the river.

[Narrator]

For two hours, Mike has been searching for her frantically. And now, in a native tea House.

[Mike Perry]

I just don't understand it, Larry. Why should she suddenly check out of the hotel and not say anything? Something's happened to her.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Nothing's happened to her. Just that she didn't want to stick with us.

[Pete Rocco]

That's right, kid. I push ourselves or we ain't welcome.

[Mike Perry]

I. I kind of thought she liked me.

[Major Larry Briggs]

And why would she run out?

[Mike Perry]

I know it sounds crazy, but I. Well, I guess I've fallen for but good. And save the wisecracks, both of you.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Okay, where do we look now?

[Mike Perry]

Maybe she went back to the hotel while we've been gone, huh?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Then let's go and find out.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Good evening, monsieur.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, good evening, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Keon]

You're not leaving. Surely you let me buy you a cup of tea.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Sorry, Keon. I'm afraid we're in a hurry.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Please forgive me if I insist. You see, I have been studying your police car.

[Mike Perry]

Now, listen, we've told you.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Get on my car.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Thank you. You. You are Lawrence Briggs. Well, you brought a large sum of money into the country.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Down the card. $10,000.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Three frugal young men who save their money. Very admirable. But on the other hand, there are men, evil men, who found the war highly profitable. In return for dollars for franc pound piastre, they traded human lives. Some of these men consider my country a safe place of refuge. They are greatly mistaken.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Have you anything against us?

[Pete Rocco]

Why, no.

[Lieutenant Keon]

No, my dear friend.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, in that case, I'm sorry we can't stay for tea.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Would I be rude to ask where you are going?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Back to the hotel. We haven't eaten yet. Would you care to join us?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Unfortunately, I am hard at work.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, that's a pity, Lieutenant.

[Captain Perry]

Good night.

[Pete Rocco]

One thing about this dump, they sure know how to cook. Come on, Mike, have some Arvino, huh?

[Mike Perry]

Lay off, Pete.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Mike, look, you met a girl. You've known her for one day. She took a powder. I knew one for three years. You get over these things.

[Mike Perry]

Did you?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

[Mike Perry]

Quit lying to me. And you could be wrong about Susan, you know.

[Pete Rocco]

He could be right.

[Mike Perry]

Okay.

He could be right.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, where you going?

[Mike Perry]

I'm going to the room. I'm tired.

[Pete Rocco]

Didn't do so good, did we?

[Major Larry Briggs]

We were gonna show him a good time. We're doing fine.

[Pete Rocco]

You got any idea?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah. I'm gonna find her.

[Mike Perry]

Are you nuts?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I wouldn't be surprised. Stay with Mike, Pete. I may be. May I come in?

[Susan Cleaver]

Now, look, Major Briggs, you wanted your money and you got it. You asked me to leave the hotel, and I left it's. Not that I like this luxury liner. It smells and it's hot and it's dirty. But I intend to stay on board, so leave me alone.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I came to apologize, but I don't apologize easy. And you're not helping.

[Susan Cleaver]

You want something? Well, what is it?

[Lieutenant Keon]

A truce.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You know, we've gotten used to you. We miss you.

[Susan Cleaver]

You miss me?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You and that big mouth Sergeant And Mike Perry.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, I see. Mike Perry.

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[Mike Perry]

Now get out of here.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, I'm not finished. I have a card here. A police card. Yours. It says currency in possession, $78. Now, we wouldn't want the police to know how poor you are at arithmetic, would you?

[Susan Cleaver]

Look, you gave me that routine before. That's why I'm on the boat, not at the hotel.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I told you, Mike values your company. I want him to have it. He put you on a pedestal. Can't you see that? Well, I want you to stay there.

[Susan Cleaver]

You do.

[Major Larry Briggs]

So we're coming Aboard in the morning will be with you on this riverboat to Saigon. You're the captain?

[Captain Perry]

Yes, sir.

[Major Larry Briggs]

How long before we shove off?

[Captain Perry]

Right away, monsieur.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Mount MAU Pogo.

[Captain Perry]

Were there not three of you, monsieur?

[Major Larry Briggs]

That's right. Mr. Perry's gone to his cabin. He's got a headache.

[Captain Perry]

Oh, he will feel better on the river. I will feel better also. This free bitten tub like an oven.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, what are we holding out on Mike for? Why don't we tell him she's a boy?

[Major Larry Briggs]

We don't know that she is. Let's see if she stood us up.

[Susan Cleaver]

At least you knocked last night.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, just dropping by. Thought we'd say hello.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, that's some outfit. That's what I call a Peachy Maroonie.

[Susan Cleaver]

Would you rather I'd worn a nurse's uniform?

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, I wouldn't change a stitch. Look, it's not gonna be so tough. Mike's a nice kid.

[Susan Cleaver]

When do I go to work?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Give us five minutes. Mike doesn't know you're here. Won't be hard to find us, Ms. Cleaver. We're the only passenger.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, Skipper. Pete, look. Look who's here.

[Mr. Maris]

It's her.

[Mike Perry]

Susie.

[Pete Rocco]

Well, what do you know, Little Susie Cleaver. You gave us quite a scare.

[Lieutenant Keon]

We've been looking for you all over the.

[Mike Perry]

Look, fellas, I, I. Well, you know how it is.

[Pete Rocco]

Yeah, yeah, we're leaving.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You don't know how happy you've made us, Ms. Cleaver. We'll see you later.

[Mike Perry]

Why did you run out on us, Susie?

[Susan Cleaver]

Don't you really know?

[Mike Perry]

Did I do something? Say something?

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, no.

[Mike Perry]

Then why?

[Susan Cleaver]

Well, remember what Major Briggs said about police bullets?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Yeah.

[Susan Cleaver]

Well, I know a great deal about Mr. Maris business. I was never aware of anything wrong, but nobody can be sure. Well, it wasn't fair to involve the three of you.

[Mike Perry]

In a way, I'm glad you disappeared. Oh, it made me realize how. How much I missed having you around. I know we just met, but that's the way I feel.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, look, Mike, you've been cooped up in a hospital for a long time. You told me that on the plane. Well, you, you haven't seen many girls and. And just because I happened to come along.

[Mike Perry]

What's the matter?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, what good fortune. I resigned myself to a lonely trip. Now I find friends.

[Mike Perry]

Good morning, Ms. Cleaver.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I've been thinking about you. I don't believe you left your police card at the hotel.

[Mike Perry]

But she didn't see.

[Lieutenant Keon]

But she did register. Yes, I, I registered and checked out so quickly. And your card. How should I explain this to my superior?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Let's just say it was my carelessness.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Mr. Biggs.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hello, Keon. Miss Cleaver left her police card with me here.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, that's right. I. I did. I'm sorry if I.

[Lieutenant Keon]

It's quite all right. I see you answered all the questions. Well, you're not staying very long in the Saigon, are you?

[Susan Cleaver]

Why do you say that?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, Saigon is the Paris of the Orient. I don't believe a lady of your obvious good taste could remain there for long on $78.

[Susan Cleaver]

My employer will have money waiting for me.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Your employer?

[Susan Cleaver]

Mr. Maris. I'm his secretary.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, yes, Mr. Alex Mais. I have never met him, but even in Saigon, we have heard of him. His many enterprises.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Is there anything else we can help you with, Lieutenant?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Can't we forget I am a policeman? Do let us sit down and enjoy the river.

[Mike Perry]

Take off your hats, boys. The engine dies.

[Lieutenant Keon]

What sort of a boat is this?

[Mike Perry]

Don't they have an engineer?

[Lieutenant Keon]

An engineer? Oh, on this boat, monsieur, Captain Renault is everything. And there is one thing he knows nothing about the engine. About whiskey, yes. About past years, even about surgery. He was once a great doctor.

[Mike Perry]

Well, suppose I go down and take a look?

[Pete Rocco]

If anybody can fix an engine, Mike's the boy. He's an expert.

[Mike Perry]

Come on, Pete. I'll need help. You too, skipper.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Don't worry about Ms. Cleaver. I'll do my best to keep her entertained.

[Susan Cleaver]

If you don't mind, I'd like to go long and walk.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Hey, that's 12. Let's all go. An expert at anything is worth watching.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Pete, wait a minute.

[Pete Rocco]

Yeah.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Keep Keon down there as long as you can.

[Pete Rocco]

Why aren't you going with us?

[Major Larry Briggs]

There's a little something I've got to attend to in Susie's cabin. Hey, you. You at the wheel.

[Mike Perry]

Oui, monsieur.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Where's the captain?

[Lieutenant Keon]

He is still below, monsieur.

[Mike Perry]

They are working on the mechanism.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You carry mail on this boat, don't you? Mail, letters, posts?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, we, monsieur, we hold contact. Much mail. Very fine mailboat.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I believe you. Now, look, this package. See that it's mailed. And here. For your trouble.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, merci, mercia, merci.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No talk, see? Not to anyone. Just mail it.

[Mike Perry]

Larry. Get down, you, quick.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What is it?

[Mike Perry]

It's Mike. He's blacked out again.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What's wrong with him, captain? Well, can't you tell? Keon said you were a doctor.

[Captain Perry]

Oh, that was a long time ago, monsieur. Anyway, your friend is better.

[Major Larry Briggs]

The Girl is in there with you. You don't know what made him faint.

[Captain Perry]

Oh, it gets very hot here below deck. And from what I have observed, your friend must have recently experienced a very complicated surgery. The scars on his skull. I think maybe he will be all

[Major Larry Briggs]

right in a little while. Kian's with him too, huh?

[Captain Perry]

Lieutenant Kian? Oh, no, monsieur. Lieutenant Kion is on the deck. Is something wrong, monsieur?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hello, Lieutenant. Well, I hope you're finding what you're looking for.

[Lieutenant Keon]

This is your cabin, isn't it? I suppose if I told you I came in here by mistake, you wouldn't believe me.

[Major Larry Briggs]

No, I wouldn't.

[Lieutenant Keon]

You would be very sensible. I. I was just looking at these citations and medals from the war.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Help yourself.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Believe me, had I known of their existence, I would not be guilty of this impertinence. You know, Major, I cannot believe that a man who apparently fought with such distinction. Could now possibly ally himself with lawlessness, indecency and greed.

[Major Larry Briggs]

And you'd be right. Now, if you don't mind, let's try to enjoy the balance of the trip, huh?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, about Ms. Krieva.

[Major Larry Briggs]

She's captain Perry's fiance.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Oh, I see. When we are in Saigon, I must do something to entertain them.

[Major Larry Briggs]

We'll be looking forward to it, Lieutenant. Where'd you get the squeeze box?

[Pete Rocco]

Beep the captain. What's the matter? Ain't it romantic enough?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I told you to stay with Mike. Where is he?

[Pete Rocco]

He's okay. He's getting dolled up for tomorrow. Hey, Skipper, you don't think it might happen to Mike sooner than the doc said back in Shanghai?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I don't know. It was hot down there. The heat might have done it.

[Pete Rocco]

Hey, here she comes.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Hey, cut it out, will you? In no mood to be kidded.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, why not?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Never mind. Just play something loud. I think the mouse is about to squeak. Well, you said you wanted to see me alone.

[Susan Cleaver]

You thief.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Come again?

[Susan Cleaver]

You dirty sneak thief.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You know, Ms. Cleaver, if you've been robbed, the best thing to do is call a policeman.

[Susan Cleaver]

Look, that money isn't yours or mine, and I want it back.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You were smart to take it out of the brief. But it's pretty hard to hide half a million dollars in a 2x4 stateroom. It's a very good thing I grabbed it before Keon did.

[Susan Cleaver]

Keon?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, he searched my cabin for it. He was on his way down to yours.

[Susan Cleaver]

Why should I believe you? Now, look, I've been nice to Mike. That's what you wanted. I didn't double Cross you? Why are you double crossing me?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You're not paying attention, are you? Now if you'll be a nice girl and do what you're told, you'll get your money back.

[Susan Cleaver]

You arrogant black melee.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You can insult me later. The captain's coming.

[Captain Perry]

Monsieur. Mademoiselle. I am having dinner served on the deck. Surely you will join me.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Why, thanks. We'd be glad to.

[Captain Perry]

And Captain Perry, of course, he feels better.

[Major Larry Briggs]

We're just waiting for him. Now.

[Captain Perry]

Forgive me if I make a suggestion. Take that young man home, monsieur, as soon as you can. Why, every man prefers to die at home. Surely you knew the tea.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yes, I knew, but he doesn't. Ah, la guerre. La salle guerre.

[Susan Cleaver]

What did he mean?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Just what he said. And if you say one word about it to Mike, you'll never see a penny of that money.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, shut up. Won't you please shut up.

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[Singer]

I know I have the right to say how I feel and I feel right we all have our duty it's part of the deal and that's all right when you're proud and I don't mind saying I'm proud About the way I'm playing this game called life

[Mike Perry]

I'm

[Singer]

doing what I feel is right and I'm proud Guess I'm proud We're over here in homes of a bear but that's okay cause no more away My duty is here for the USA when you're proud and I don't mind saying I'm proud About the way I'm playing this game called life I'm doing what I feel is right and I'm proud Guess I'm proud

[Narrator / Radio Host]

Following the play, our star, Elizabeth Scott will join us for a curtain call. Now it's Act 3 of Saigon. Starring John Lund as Larry and Elizabeth Scott as Susan.

[Major Larry Briggs]

A few hours ago the riverboat tied

[Narrator]

up at a wharf and the bus startling modern city of Saigon Lieutenant Keon of The regional police has gone to his headquarters. While his companions on the river are registered in a luxurious hotel. Preparing for an evening celebration in her room. Susan has a visitor.

[Mike Perry]

I'll be right with you, Mike. Come on in.

[Major Larry Briggs]

It isn't Mike.

[Mike Perry]

Oh.

[Susan Cleaver]

Well, come in anyway.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh, thanks. I want to tell you that I'm very grateful.

[Susan Cleaver]

You mean my conduct with Mike? Then everything's exactly as you wanted it.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Exactly.

[Susan Cleaver]

Is that why I found this gift in my room? It's a very lovely dress.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'm glad you like it.

[Susan Cleaver]

Why did you send it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Why not?

[Susan Cleaver]

Look, you did something kind. Why be ashamed of it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'm not. You're nice to Mike, and I appreciate it.

[Susan Cleaver]

Hot. How long are you going to stay in Saigon?

[Major Larry Briggs]

You mean, when are you gonna get the money? It's possible you'll get it tomorrow.

[Susan Cleaver]

What if I wasn't thinking about that?

[Mike Perry]

What if I. Skipper, we're ready to go.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Come here.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Look what I found.

[Mike Perry]

Mamma mia.

Susie, I. I never saw anything so beautiful.

[Susan Cleaver]

It's just the dress, Mike.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, have fun, kids.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, what do you mean? Aren't you coming along?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Pete and I have other plans.

[Pete Rocco]

I've been all afternoon finding us a couple of tomatoes. We're meeting them on a terrace. Maybe we'll see you there. Come on, Skipper.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, there's no doubt about it, Susie. You're dancing with the luckiest guy in the world.

[Susan Cleaver]

Lucky Mike.

[Mike Perry]

You good friends, a pocket full of dough. My health and wonderful company.

Oh, hey, look.

There they are.

[Susan Cleaver]

The skipper and Pete and friends.

[Mike Perry]

Let's buzz their table, eh?

[Singer]

Hey, not bad.

[Mike Perry]

Say anything you want to, Mike.

[Pete Rocco]

These mice don't understand English.

[Mike Perry]

Do you, sweetie?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Very nice.

[Mike Perry]

I approve.

[Pete Rocco]

They was lonely. Saigon debutant.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I was watching you, Mike. You and Susie cut a very nice rug.

[Mike Perry]

She's a wonderful dancer, Skipper.

[Susan Cleaver]

Are you going to take his word for it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Okay, Mike.

[Mike Perry]

Sure. Go ahead. Just bring her back.

[Susan Cleaver]

I didn't want to force this dance on you, but I have to talk to you.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What's the matter?

[Susan Cleaver]

It's Mike. Oh. It isn't fair to him, what I'm doing.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Why not? Come on, let's go where it isn't so crowded. All right. It isn't fair to Mike. What about it?

[Susan Cleaver]

He deserves someone as nice as he is.

[Major Larry Briggs]

He prefers you.

[Susan Cleaver]

That's because he doesn't know what I'm like.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What are you like?

[Susan Cleaver]

I'll tell you exactly what I'm like, Mike. Doesn't that kiss tell you?

[Pete Rocco]

Larry?

[Susan Cleaver]

You see, I'm not like Mike. I'm like You. We've both been kicked around.

[Major Larry Briggs]

That kiss. I could do better than that if I really wanted to, and I do.

[Pete Rocco]

Skipper, I think maybe we. Oh, so that's how it is.

[Susan Cleaver]

It's all right, Pete. I'm leaving.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, Skip, relax. Get the girls and let's get out of here.

[Susan Cleaver]

It's. It's getting late, Mike. Hadn't we better call it a night?

[Mike Perry]

What's the matter, Susie?

[Susan Cleaver]

Nothing, really, I.

[Mike Perry]

Look at me. I've got a lot to tell you, Susie. I don't know where to start.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, don't say it, Mike. Not yet. Things have happened so fast and I. I'd like to think about it alone.

[Mike Perry]

Sure. But while you're thinking about things, remember something. That I promised to love you like nobody else could love you. Will you remember that?

[Susan Cleaver]

Yes, Mike.

[Mike Perry]

Come on, I'll take you to your own.

[Susan Cleaver]

Let me go along, Mike, Please. It's no horror to be knocking on your door, is it?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Where's Mike?

[Susan Cleaver]

Still on the terrace. I just left him. Well, he wants me to marry him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Well, lots of people think very highly of marriage. What's wrong?

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, nothing at all. Very few girls are as lucky as I am.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Let me be the first to congratulate you.

[Susan Cleaver]

They dream of having my luck. And all that most of them can manage is just the common variety of love that you can find anywhere. But Mike thinks I'm the best thing that ever was. So even if it's only for a little while, I'm. I'm going to grab him.

[Mike Perry]

Well, will you be best man, Major Briggs?

[Singer]

Hart.

[Mike Perry]

Do you prefer to give the bride away?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Unless you want Mike to see how happy you are. You better go to your room. I'll talk to you later.

[Susan Cleaver]

What are you going to tell him, Larry?

[Major Larry Briggs]

To look up a minister the first thing in the morning. That's what he wants. Let him have it.

[Mr. Maris]

I've been waiting for you, Susan.

[Mike Perry]

Oh, Alex.

[Mr. Maris]

I didn't mean to startle you. I could have waited until morning, but I knew you'd be anxious about me.

[Mike Perry]

But.

[Susan Cleaver]

But that shooting when we were at the plane.

[Mr. Maris]

You thought I was dead. Yes, and you left without me. I did not like that. However, the briefcase is safe. It is, isn't it?

[Susan Cleaver]

The money's gone, Alex. I don't have it.

[Mr. Maris]

No, but Major Briggs has. You wonder how I know. Well, there's an excellent view of the terrace from your balcony here. From early evening. I've been enjoying it.

[Susan Cleaver]

I'll get your money, Alex. My way, Susie.

[Major Larry Briggs]

May I come in?

[Mr. Maris]

Come in.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Major Maris.

[Mr. Maris]

We were just talking about you.

[Major Larry Briggs]

My favorite subject.

[Mr. Maris]

Quite obviously you did not expect to find me here. I came for my money, Major Bricks.

[Major Larry Briggs]

It's in a safe place, but as to getting it, now, that's something we'll have to talk about.

[Mr. Maris]

I'm not really worried.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'll get it, and Susie knows how. Don't you, Susie? Now, if you don't mind, I'll go back to my room.

[Mr. Maris]

Just a moment. There's one thing I'm not likely to forgive, Major. Your treatment of my secretary.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Oh?

[Mr. Maris]

To regain my property, she's been compelled to be charming to three thieves.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Anybody I know? Now get away from that door, Marisol.

[Mr. Maris]

Thank you, Simon.

[Susan Cleaver]

Anyone else hiding behind doors?

[Mr. Maris]

You know I never go anywhere without Simon.

[Susan Cleaver]

You can get your money without this sort of mess.

[Lieutenant Keon]

How?

[Susan Cleaver]

Mike Perry. He's dying. He doesn't know about it, Captain Perry.

[Mr. Maris]

That's a great pity.

[Susan Cleaver]

He's in love with me. And if I. Well, if I play along for a while, Major Briggs will return the money. Mike doesn't have much time. A couple of months.

[Mr. Maris]

All this for a friend, Major.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Beautiful.

[Mr. Maris]

But I won't wait two months or even two days.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You'll wait.

[Mr. Maris]

Be sensible, Major. That's a gun in Simon's hand. And the situation can be clarified very simply. I'm sure that Captain Perry wouldn't want his attentions forced on Ms. Cleaver. So were he to know that he's dying.

[Mike Perry]

Yes.

[Mr. Maris]

We'll go to his room now and tell him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

You'll tell him nothing. The money's in a package at the post office.

[Mr. Maris]

Post office?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I mailed it from the riverboat. It's addressed to me care of General Delivery. I'll have to call for it in person.

[Mr. Maris]

In that case, we will adjourn to your room, Major. We'll keep company with you until the post office opens. Come along, Susan. Dick.

[Mike Perry]

But it's.

[Susan Cleaver]

If we're leaving in the morning, Alex, I. I'd better get some rest. If you'd rather, I can sleep easier now that I don't have to look forward to weeks of holding the infant's little hot hands. Good night, Alex dear. Good night, Major.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Sorry you can't join us in a glass of rat poison.

[Mr. Maris]

You have an unfortunate way of irritating people, Major. Everyone seems to want a stranger. Strike you? Even Susan. Is it too cool here on the balcony, Major? We can go back in the room if you prefer. No. Very well, Simon. We'll stay on the balcony four hours more.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Tell me something, Mr. Maris. How much do you pay Simon? Here?

[Mr. Maris]

Why?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I know where he can get a better job.

[Mr. Maris]

Why don't you tell Simon?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Thank you, I will. Simon, this job pays very well. A half a million dollars for one night's work. 500,000 bucks.

[Mr. Maris]

It's too bad Simon doesn't talk. I'm sure he'd like to say something.

[Major Larry Briggs]

He doesn't have to say a word. All he has to do is stop pointing that gun at me and start pointing it at you.

[Mr. Maris]

Well, Simon.

[Mike Perry]

Hey, Skipper. Skipper, open up. I took the mice home and I want to report.

[Mr. Maris]

Tell him to go to bed. If the police are brought into this, I don't see how I could deny that you and your friends are associated with me. Not a pleasant prospect for Captain Perry dying in jail, Skipper.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Better get to bed, Pete. I'll see you in the morning.

[Mike Perry]

What's up? Who's in there with you, Skipper?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Very well.

[Mr. Maris]

If he is so persistent, let him in, Simon. Won't you come in, Sergeant?

[Pete Rocco]

How can I refuse?

[Mr. Maris]

We're here on the balcony.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Our dirty linen showed up all the way from Shanghai. This is Mr. Maris. The silent partner with the artillery is Simon.

[Pete Rocco]

Oh, Mr. Maris, huh? Glad to meet you. And Simple Simon.

[Mike Perry]

Take care of Maris. Skipper.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Balcony.

[Mike Perry]

Look out.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I am the hotel manager, Major Briggs.

[Mike Perry]

The police are returning. You are Mr. Chinnock? Yes. Lieutenant Keon has asked that you continue to wait here in my office.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What about Pete Rocco? How is he?

[Mike Perry]

I told you, he was taken to the hospital. That's all I know.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, me trust. Think that such a thing would happen in this.

[Mr. Maris]

Let me remind you once again, Major. My name for the time being is Chanak. And in case you're in the mood for exchanging confidences with Lt. Kaon, remember that your friend's stupidity has served only to implicate you further.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Don't worry, Maris. The police won't get you.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Forgive me for being so long. There were several details I want to check on.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What about Pete? Did you call the hospital?

[Lieutenant Keon]

No, no, not yet. Now, just to refresh my memory, gentlemen, the first you knew of this quarrel between Sergeant Rocco and the deceased was when you heard the thud as they fell to the terrace.

[Mr. Maris]

We both heard it. We were together at the time.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Yes, of course. Yes. What was the name again, sir?

[Mr. Maris]

Simon. Edward Simon.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I mean your name, sir.

[Mr. Maris]

Chanak.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Spelled with one n. Thank you, Mr. Channock. Would you mind calling the hospital again, please?

[Lieutenant Keon]

I asked them to ring us here if there was any change in Sergeant Rocco's condition. You know the sergeant? Intimately, Major. What motive could there be for such A quarrel?

[Major Larry Briggs]

I don't know.

[Mr. Maris]

We've been trying to figure it out ourselves, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Thank you both. I'm sorry I detained you, Mr. Chanak. Oh, yes, with one N. You may go now. I suggest you remain in your room.

[Mr. Maris]

Of course. Good night, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Now, what about Captain Perry?

[Major Larry Briggs]

He's asleep. He doesn't know anything about this.

[Lieutenant Keon]

He knows all about it, Major. One of my men is up there with him.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Now, Mike had nothing to do with this. He never met Channock and he never met Simon.

[Lieutenant Keon]

So I understand. Just a routine questioning, Major. He won't be held. Yes? Yes, this is Keon. Yes, Doctor.

[Narrator]

I see.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Thank you. Sergeant Rocco is dead. I'm truly sorry.

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Dead.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Can I go there? To the hospital?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Yes. Yes, I suppose so. Major. Remember we spoke of Ms. Cleveland's employer, Mr. Maris?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Vaguely. Why?

[Lieutenant Keon]

The Shanghai police are looking for him. Also for half a million dollars. That did not come from Mr. Maris. Exporting business.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Tell me about it some other time.

[Lieutenant Keon]

We might never have heard of his cousin collaboration with the enemy if in his anxiety to leave Shanghai, he had not killed a policeman. You may go now.

[Major Larry Briggs]

I'll get Mike. He'll want to come with me to the hospital.

[Lieutenant Keon]

It won't be easy telling him about Sergeant Rocco. I'd better go with you.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Suit yourself.

[Lieutenant Keon]

The three of you, you had adjoining rooms?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, at the end of the corridor. And Ms. Kriva's room just ahead of us.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Mr. Chanock's room is right opposite.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Is it? I didn't know.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Wait a moment. I wonder if Mr. Chanock obeyed orders. I told him to stay in his room.

[Pete Rocco]

Ah, yes.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I can hear voices. A familiar voice, Major.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Susan. She's in there.

[Lieutenant Keon]

And she has not failed me.

[Major Larry Briggs]

What are you talking about? Never mind.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Just listen.

[Susan Cleaver]

I've been waiting for you, Alex.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Go to your room.

[Major Larry Briggs]

The police are here.

[Susan Cleaver]

But I have your money, Alex. Here in this package.

[Major Larry Briggs]

They've searched this room, don't you know?

[Susan Cleaver]

Come in, Lieutenant.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Suit on.

[Susan Cleaver]

The postmaster was most courteous, Lieutenant. He opened the post office personally. Well, take your money, Alex. You lied, killed and stole to get it, and now it's yours.

[Lieutenant Keon]

It would seem that we Both misjudged her, Mr. Maris.

[Mr. Maris]

Yes, I did kill to get this money. And I won't hesitate to kill again to keep it. Now get out on the balcony, all of you.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Don't be a fool, Maris. Give me your gun. The hotel is surrounded. You cannot get away.

[Mr. Maris]

Perhaps not, but it won't be you who stops me. I'm going straight out that door.

[Major Larry Briggs]

And Frank, No Stay where you are.

[Mike Perry]

Be careful. Mikey's got a gun.

[Mr. Maris]

And that's too bad. Major. They come. Trick won't work. I'm not foolish enough to turn my back to you. Now, out on the balcony, all of you.

[Mike Perry]

Mike.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Let him go, Major. He won't get far.

[Mike Perry]

Major, come back.

[Lieutenant Keon]

Captain. Pay

[Pete Rocco]

Susan.

[Susan Cleaver]

I'm here, Mike.

[Mr. Maris]

Susan.

[Doctor]

Susan.

[Susan Cleaver]

I love Mike. Oh, no.

[Lieutenant Keon]

No.

[Major Larry Briggs]

So if it's all right with you, Lieutenant, I want to leave Saigon now. This afternoon.

[Lieutenant Keon]

You won't be detained. Thank you for getting Mars alive.

[Major Larry Briggs]

He wouldn't be alive if your men hadn't. He's alive. Mike and Pete are dead. That's justice, isn't it?

[Lieutenant Keon]

Yes, it is. At times it can be very costly.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Stop it.

[Lieutenant Keon]

The trouble with us, Major, is that we love too many things. It complicates us. Once I was little more than a beggar. I loved no one and so I hurt no one. I was loved by no one, so I was hurt by no one. I lived only for myself, so I needed no one but myself. I was the disciple of nothingness. Emotional perfection. The one happy man.

[Major Larry Briggs]

There's nothing else. Lieutenant, I'll say goodbye.

[Lieutenant Keon]

I'm trying to help you. I'm not getting very far, am I? Let me only say this. You and your friends had plans, didn't you? I, too, had a plan to get Mass. I was going to let all of you work things out for me. All very nice and tied up in a pretty package. It seems. I never learn that in every mortal plan there is always the invisible hand.

[Susan Cleaver]

Not in his plans, Lieutenant Hannes Kiber. He knows just what he's going to do, and nothing can stop him. But here's one time. It didn't work out that way, did it?

[Mike Perry]

Well,

[Susan Cleaver]

what do I do now?

[Major Larry Briggs]

Why ask me?

[Susan Cleaver]

Why not? You're the man with all the answers.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Yeah, sure.

[Susan Cleaver]

How does it feel to run out of answers? Just like us ordinary humans.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Susie, please.

[Doctor]

Please.

[Susan Cleaver]

Oh, Larry, don't. Don't blame yourself. This happened because it had to happen.

[Mike Perry]

Maybe.

[Susan Cleaver]

Maybe if we try to find the answer. Maybe if we try together.

[Major Larry Briggs]

Together. Yeah. Maybe we can.

[ZipRecruiter Announcer]

If we try together.

[Major Larry Briggs]

And now, here is Frank Bresee and

[Narrator / Radio Host]

our star, Elizabeth Scott. Thank you for a fine performance in our radio adaptation of the Paramount picture Saigon.

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Thank you, Frank. It's so nice to be here.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

During your film career, you spent many happy days on the Paramount lot, didn't you?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Oh, they were ecstatic. Days, wonderful days.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

How long were you on Paramount's lot?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Let's see. 15 years.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

It was a lot of fun. What was it like making a movie in those days?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Oh, it's much more complex than most people, you know, realize. I had to get up at 5:00 in the morning, which I adored, really, and I'd get into makeup, have my breakfast, get on the set, start shooting at 9 o' clock until maybe 6 or 7 o' clock at night, then have fittings for wardrobe and all that sort of thing. It went on and on, but it was. It was great happening.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

Well, and you lived close to. To the studio, didn't you?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Not too far away. I'd say about a half hour.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

Well, I understand that your home in the Hollywood Hills is filled with antiques. What kind of items do you collect?

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

I love antiques and I've got all sorts of antiques. I've got antiques in silver and I've got antiques in crystal, crystal animals. And I've got. Right now I'm sort of involved with little tiny china shoes. They're really. I don't mean Chinese shoes. I mean made of china, made of china. Right. And they are exquisite to collect. And whenever I go traveling, I always find myself a little shoe in Brazil, Uruguay, Europe, whatever.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

That sounds exciting. Elizabeth Scott, it's been a pleasure having you on our show.

[Frank Bresee (Interviewer)]

Thank you, Frank. Thank you so much.

[Narrator / Radio Host]

Thank you for joining me for another production of the Radio Theater. This is Frank Brizzee saying good night to you from Hollywood,

[Mike Perry]

Sam.

[Singer]

Ram.