Official Detective 50-02-19 xxx Informer

Summary

Official Detective 50-02-19: “Informer”

Podcast: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Episode Airdate: January 26, 2026 (Originally aired February 19, 1950)

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Episode Overview

This episode of “Official Detective” dives into the perilous world of informers—those individuals who betray their criminal associates to law enforcement. The story centers on a deadly fallout among a group of thieves after a currency exchange robbery, and the attempts of a reluctant participant to trade information for leniency and reward. As loyalties unravel, crime reporter Wendy Clark becomes the go-between in a high-stakes game that turns fatal.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. The Robbery & Rising Tensions

• [02:31–04:56]
  • The episode opens with the aftermath of a large currency exchange robbery—$500,000 stolen, a guard shot and dying.
  • Tensions surface among the criminals: Chris, Manny, and Pete. Pete is upset at receiving a smaller share ($100,000) of the loot, feeling his lookout role was undervalued.
  • Chris asserts dominance, threatening Pete when he protests:

    “If you start any trouble, I'll lay you flat on your back.” (Chris, 03:47)

  • Sensing Pete’s growing resentment, Chris orders Manny to tail him.

2. The Informer’s Offer

• [06:13–09:24]
  • Pete, under pressure and fearful, contacts reporter Wendy Clark, aiming to strike a deal—immunity and the $25,000 reward—in exchange for informing on his accomplices.
  • Pete makes his position clear:

    "If I start talking to the law, I put my own neck in the noose... But I don’t want that noose tightened up. Know what I mean?" (Pete, 07:43)

  • He appeals to Wendy’s reputation for playing fair with both the police and the criminal element.

3. Wendy Clark’s Conundrum

• [10:07–11:46]
  • Wendy informs Lt. Dan Britt of Pete’s proposal, asking whether Britt can secure leniency and assure the reward.
  • Britt is skeptical but agrees to appeal to the District Attorney:

    “He wants a good slice of leniency and guarantee on the $25,000 reward.” (Wendy, 11:08)

4. The Criminals Get Suspicious

• [12:04–12:44]
  • Manny, following orders, tails Pete and learns he’s been meeting with Wendy.
  • Chris and Manny realize Pete is betraying them and decide to confront him at Wendy's apartment, arming themselves.

5. Fatal Consequences

• [15:05–17:32]
  • Pete confesses the details to Wendy, intending to go to the police.
  • Chris and Manny catch them off-guard, discovering Wendy’s notes that lay out the entire story.
  • Pete pleads for his life, but Chris kills both Pete and Wendy, burning her notes:

    “You lousy crossing punk.” (Chris, 17:19)
    “She wasn't a bad looking kid. Manny, burn these two copies.” (Chris, 17:31)

6. Aftermath & Clues

• [18:02–19:23]
  • At the crime scene, Lt. Britt and Joe mourn Wendy’s death. They find fragments of her notes in the fireplace—partial evidence, but not enough to convict.
  • They realize there were two copies made and suspect a missing piece remains.

7. The Takedown

• [20:12–22:58]
  • Britt and Joe, following clues, confront Chris (Chris Marvin) and Manny Klinger as they attempt to flee.
  • Key moment:

    “You’re both under arrest ... Two charges. One: Robbery, currency exchange. Two: Murder. The exchange guard. Pete Raiden, and Wendy Clark.” (Lt. Britt, 21:19)

  • Chris and Manny admit little, but Britt reveals they found the incriminating carbon paper copy Wendy used for her notes:

    “But two copies mean carbon paper. That’s what you forgot to burn, Marvin. Wendy used a fresh carbon on that story. All we had to do was hold it up to a mirror and read it.” (Lt. Britt, 22:12)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Chris threatens Pete over loot:
  “You think I’m gonna take this lying down?... If you start any trouble, I’ll lay you flat on your back.” (03:47)

• Pete to Wendy on the price of informing:
  “If I start talking to the law, I put my own neck in the noose... But I don't want that noose tightened up.” (07:43)

• Wendy negotiating with Lt. Britt:
  “If you play ball with us, you can crack this case. Nothing to lose and everything to gain.” (11:30)

• Chris realizing the threat Wendy poses:
  “Oh well, the whole inside story here on paper. Manny’s name, my name, even Pete's part in it... Everything nice, sweetheart? Very nice.” (17:00)

• Lt. Britt on the importance of Wendy’s courage:
  “She was a fine girl, Joe.” (18:18)

• The reveal of the carbon copy:

  "That’s what you forgot to burn, Marvin... Wendy used a fresh carbon on that story. All we had to do was hold it up to a mirror and read it." (22:12)

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Important Timestamps

• [02:31] – Lieutenant Britt’s opening narration on the dangers of being an informer
• [03:03] – Division of loot and Pete’s grievance
• [06:13] – Pete meets with Wendy, proposes to inform
• [10:07] – Wendy brings Pete’s proposal to Lt. Britt
• [12:04] – Manny tails Pete, tells Chris of his betrayal
• [15:05] – Pete confides all details to Wendy
• [16:06] – Chris and Manny confront Pete and Wendy; both are killed
• [18:18] – Britt and Joe mourn Wendy; search for further evidence
• [20:31] – Britt arrests Chris and Manny, reveals the carbon copy evidence

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Tone & Style

The episode is classic noir—tense, fatalistic, sharply dialogued. The dialogue is clipped, loaded with streetwise slang (“dame,” “punk,” “rod,” “pull that heist”), and maintains authentic period flavor and suspense throughout. The narration and resolutions are methodical, underscoring the methodical, procedural approach of law enforcement against the unpredictable violence within the criminal underworld.

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Summary

“Informer” is a taut, grim tale about the risks faced by those who turn state’s evidence and the journalists who help broker such deals. Loyalty means little against greed and suspicion; even as Pete seeks to break free from the criminal life through confession, he and the principled reporter trying to help him are abruptly, violently silenced. In true procedural fashion, the persistence of the police—and a last, overlooked clue—bring justice in the end, but not without the cost of two lives destroyed by the crimes and their cover-up.

Transcript

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[E]

Go on, Pete, pick it up. No, thanks. You sound like you mean it. I do.

[B]

Manny.

[D]

Ah.

[E]

What's the matter, Pete? I never yet met a guy that turned his nose up at 100,000 bucks. You know what's the matter?

[D]

No.

[E]

We copped 500 grand on that job, Chris. 500 G's? It was supposed to be a three way split. 100 grand ate one third of five. The way I figure it is, you figure wrong. Now listen and get this straight, Pete. For your part in the act, you get 100 G's. The rest goes to me and Manny. 100 grand, Pete. Now pick it up. Where's the rest? I told you, me and Manny. Right, Manny? Right. You see, Manny ain't squawking, but I am. I thought it was supposed to be a three way split, Chris. You thought wrong. You think I'm gonna take this line down? I don't know what you mean by that, Pete, but if you start any trouble, I'll lay you flat on your back. Right, Manny?

[D]

Right.

[E]

But you said. I don't care what I said. Now look, Pete, you want it straight, I'll give it to you straight. Do that, Manny and me pull that heist, no thanks to you. What do you mean? Just what I said. You were just the lookout. It was Manny and me went into the currency exchange. It was Manny and me did the dirty work. We shot up the guard. We took the risks. I still say knocking off that guard wasn't smart. Point is, we had to. It was him or us. So all in all, Pete, me and Manny figure we did most of the work. And that's why we're taking a bigger split. You ought to feel glad we're letting you have even a hundred grand of it. I'll take it or leave it. Okay, I'll take it. Smart. But I don't like it. Tough. I'll see you guys later. Where you going?

[D]

Out.

[E]

Manny, huh? I don't like his attitude. Tell him. See where he goes. Sure.

[D]

I got a jump. Lieutenant Brett.

[C]

Hello, Lieutenant. Wendy Clark.

[D]

Hi, Wendy, how are you? Not bad.

[C]

You?

[D]

Oh, working as usual.

[C]

Anything new on that currency exchange robbery?

[E]

Not a thing.

[D]

The guard died in the hospital. I suppose you know that.

[C]

Yes, I heard. Look, Lieutenant, if you do get a lead, will you give me a break on it?

[D]

You know, you're my favorite reporter.

[C]

Thanks, Lieutenant.

[D]

Right. Wendy. Wendy Clark. Yeah. Nice kid.

[E]

Well, I suppose he was asking about the exchange robbery.

[D]

And so is the commissioner.

[E]

Well, we know as much now as we knew two days ago. Which isn't much.

[D]

Something will break, Joe. It's got to.

[E]

Be. Miss Clark.

[C]

That's right.

[E]

I'm the guy that called you on the phone. I figured this place was good as any to meet.

[C]

It's not exactly high class, but I've been here before.

[E]

Now listen, I. What is beer? What do you have?

[C]

Another coffee.

[E]

Beer and coffee.

[B]

Right.

[C]

What's your name?

[E]

Call me Pete.

[C]

Pete what?

[E]

Just Pete, can I trust you?

[C]

I've come this far without getting you into trouble. Now, what's all the mystery about Pete?

[E]

That currency exchange job the other day.

[C]

What about it?

[E]

I. I HEAR they're offering 25 G's reward.

[C]

That's right.

[E]

I. I'd like to get that dough.

[C]

Easy enough. You can lead the police to the people responsible for the guard's death.

[E]

I can't.

[C]

You kidding?

[E]

No, no, I ain't kidding.

[C]

Who did it?

[E]

Not so fast. Not so fast.

[C]

There's some strings attached.

[E]

Yeah, a few.

[C]

All right, I'm listening.

[E]

Here's the pitch, kid. I'll make it short and plain. I. I had something to do with that heist.

[C]

You were in on it?

[E]

In a way. Now, don't get me wrong. I ain't no killer. I didn't bump that guard. I was against it from the start.

[C]

No doubt. Go on.

[E]

Here's my angle. If I start talking to the law, I put my own neck in the noose.

[C]

I don't see how you can avoid it.

[E]

I know, I know. I ain't arguing that one. But I don't want that noose tightened up. Know what I mean?

[C]

No. And I don't see where I fit into this either.

[E]

Look, Ms. Clark, you got a good rep in this town as a police reporter and a person. The cops like you. They trust you. Guys like me, we like you too. You ain't never crossed any of us yet.

[C]

Never mind the flattery.

[D]

Now.

[E]

You got influence with the law.

[C]

You want me to speak in your behalf. If you turn in the rest of the crowd, you want to be sure of leniency from the court. Is that it?

[E]

Yeah. Yeah, you got it. And another thing. The reward. I want a guarantee on that. Maybe they'll send me up, but I want a guarantee on that reward. 25 G's. What do you say, Ms. Clark? Think you can swing it?

[C]

I don't know. Lisa and I get along, but I'm not sure we get along that well.

[E]

Look, kid, you got nothing to lose. Everything to gain. The story, the exclusive, probably a raise. Why. Why, I'd even give you part of the reward if you want.

[C]

No, that's not necessary. Well, I. I'll see what I can do. But don't count on anything.

[E]

Thanks, kid.

[C]

Meet me at the office tonight and I'll.

[E]

Office? Oh, no, nothing doing. It's too risky.

[C]

Well, all right. Here's my home address. Come up about 8. I'll let you know what happens.

[E]

Good. Look, Ms. Clark, don't cross me, will You. I'm dealing with you. Cause you got a good rep. And I think I can trust you. Don't let me down, will you kid?

[C]

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[D]

Well, it's good to see you, Wendy. Sit down.

[C]

Thanks, Lieutenant.

[D]

What's on your mind?

[C]

The currency exchange robbery.

[D]

I told you earlier today, we have nothing new on it.

[C]

But I have.

[D]

What do you mean?

[C]

I talked to somebody a little while ago. Somebody closely connected with the man who pulled the robbery and shot the guard.

[E]

Who?

[C]

He didn't tell me his name.

[D]

You mean you talked to him, saw him, got information from him and you don't know who he is?

[C]

That's it.

[D]

Look Wendy, what's this all about?

[E]

I hear.

[C]

Hold on, Lieutenant, hold on. Don't hit the ceiling. It's one of those deals, that's all.

[D]

What deals?

[C]

This person was in on the robbery. I don't know how much he had to do with it, but he was there. Now the point is he wants to turn informer, but he wants a deal from the DA right now. I don't know the district attorney that well. And you? Do you think you can talk him into something?

[D]

I doubt it.

[C]

Well, you can try. Maybe this certain party wants a good slice of leniency and guarantee on the $25,000 reward.

[D]

He's not asking much, is he?

[C]

Well sure, it's a big price, but look what he's giving in return. The people who pulled the job killed the guard and possibly most of the money.

[E]

Uh huh.

[D]

Now what's his name? The guy you spoke to?

[C]

I told you, I don't know.

[D]

Come on, Wendy.

[C]

He put his trust in me. I didn't have to. The least I can do is play ball with him.

[D]

What about me?

[C]

If you play ball with us, you can crack this case. Nothing to lose and everything to gain.

[D]

You've got me on a spot.

[C]

What do you say, Lieutenant? Will you Go along.

[D]

I'll see what I can do. But I can't promise anything.

[E]

Swell.

[C]

And Lieutenant.

[D]

Yeah?

[C]

Don't have me shagged, huh? Just trust me.

[D]

If I didn't trust you, I'd have you locked up. Now get out of here, Wendy. I've got work to do with the da.

[E]

Hello, Manny. Where you been all afternoon? Tailing Pete like you asked me to. He's up to trouble, Chris.

[B]

Yeah?

[E]

Why spill it? First he goes to Casey's Tavern over on Carver's. Yeah, I know where it is. Get to the point. Well, he meets a dame. Good looking dame too. Talks to him. About what?

[B]

I don't know.

[E]

I couldn't get near enough to hear him without him seeing me. But I ask around, see. Who do you think the dame is? Come on, Manny. Wendy Clark, crime reporter in the Trip. That double crossed punk. Oh, that ain't all. He's up there now.

[D]

Up where?

[E]

That dame's place over on 32nd Street. I tailed him. Went up about 15 minutes ago. 8 o'.

[B]

Clock.

[E]

That punk figures to cross us. I can see that much. Come on, Manny. Where to? Dame's apartment. And bring your rod.

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[D]

Toss a match, Joe? Sure thing. Thanks.

[E]

So the DA is going to play, huh?

[D]

Yeah, he said he would.

[E]

How far?

[D]

If we nab the killers and if this guy of Wendy's is telling the truth about how much he had to do with the robbery, then the DA is willing to ask the court for leniency. What about the reward company? Said they're willing to pay it.

[E]

You told Wendy?

[D]

Yeah, Phoned her about an hour ago.

[E]

It's 8:30. Now, why don't she get back to us sometime tonight? I hope it pans out.

[D]

You and me both.

[E]

But if you ask me, Wendy's the one who deserves the reward.

[D]

Yeah. Match Joe.

[E]

I just gave you one.

[D]

It didn't take.

[C]

And then what did you do?

[E]

Went back to the place on Cressy Street. Yeah.

[C]

The money's there now.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

400 grand.

[C]

Is it in a bag or something?

[E]

Chris's suitcase.

[C]

Including your 100,000.

[E]

Uh huh. Only why I trust him with it, I don't know.

[C]

He's better stop worrying about it. Money will have to go back to the exchange. All of it.

[E]

But.

[C]

But you saved 400,000. I thought it was five.

[E]

I know. We only got four, I think. Anything else you want to know?

[C]

Got it all. As soon as I arrange these notes, we'll run down to headquarters. Then I'll get the story over to the papers.

[E]

Think this will work out?

[C]

Why shouldn't it?

[E]

I mean, the D.A. he won't cross me, will he?

[C]

Don't worry so much. Oh, excuse me. Yes?

[E]

Back up, sister. Wait.

[C]

Wait a minute.

[E]

Back up.

[C]

What's this all about?

[E]

Shut up. There he is. Chris. Chris. Chris, listen, I didn't. I mean, listen. You punk. You dirty, lousy punk. Oh, Chris, don't. I swear, Chris, I didn't bring the girl over here. Manny. Move, sister.

[C]

I'd still like to know what this is all about.

[E]

And I'd like to know what Pete told you. I didn't tell her nothing, Chris. I swear I did. How many times I gotta tell you? Take a look at this. What? It's paper. Interesting, huh? Let me see. Yeah. You've been working hard, haven't you, sweetheart?

[C]

I always work hard.

[E]

Two copies too. Oh, well, the whole inside story here on paper. Manny's name, my name, even Pete's part in it. How he pulled off the job where the dough is. Everything nice, sweetheart? Very nice.

[C]

Thanks for the compliment, but it'll never.

[E]

See the front page. Right, Manny? Right, Chris? Chris, I didn't tell her nothing. I swear, Chris, I only. You lousy crossing punk. Chris, wait. What's the name? Chris. Get away from that door. I'm telling you. Too bad. She wasn't a bad looking kid. There's the fireplace. Manny, burn these two copies.

[D]

Sure.

[E]

Then we'll scram this place. Oh, you're forgetting something. That 100 grand we gave Pete, it's in his pocket. Get it. You can't use it now.

[D]

All right.

[E]

Morgue wagon's on the way, Lieutenant. Me said he'd have the slugs for as soon as possible.

[D]

Okay, Joe.

[E]

Ah, snap out of it, Lieutenant. Come on now.

[D]

She was a fine girl, Joe.

[E]

Yeah, I know.

[D]

I'll get the punk who did this.

[E]

Sure. Print boys are working, but I doubt if they'll get anything.

[D]

Make them try hard.

[E]

The guy's name was Raiden. Pete Radin. Don't know him. Couple of things in our files, but not much. Small time crook.

[D]

I wish I knew the names of the rest of the mob.

[E]

I wonder if he'd told Wendy anything about.

[D]

Hard to say, but he probably had. That's why she got it. Want to take a look around? You go ahead. I'll go back to headquarters. If you find anything, let me know.

[E]

Check. Matty? Matty.

[C]

Yeah.

[E]

Yeah. Yeah, I'm here. How many times do I have to call? I heard you. Start packing. Packing what? Our clothes. What do you think? We're going to blow this town. Now snap it.

[D]

Sure. Come in, Joe.

[E]

Well, we went over the apartment. Didn't find much.

[D]

Anything at all?

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Evidently Wendy had written the whole story in outline.

[D]

How do you know?

[E]

We found some charred papers in the fireplace. Most of it wasn't legible, but there was enough to tell us what it was about. She'd made an original and one copy. Got it all on one page.

[D]

Killers probably found them, burned them. How much of the story was readable?

[E]

Not enough. No names except Pete Raiden's. No addresses. Uh huh.

[D]

An original and a copy, you said?

[E]

Yeah, why?

[D]

Come on, Joe. Let's take another look at that apartment.

[E]

How you doing? Okay. Got any more shirts to go in here? Yeah, one or two. By the way, where are we headed? I figure on Florida. That sounds great. It's nice and warm down there. I'll get it. Yeah?

[D]

Your name? Marvin. Chris Marvin.

[E]

Yeah, why?

[D]

I'd like to talk to you.

[E]

Sorry, fella. I haven't got time.

[D]

I'm sorry too, but I'd like to talk to you.

[E]

Sure. What do you want?

[D]

I want you, Marvin, and this guy here. Name's Manny Klinger. Right.

[E]

So?

[D]

So, you're both under arrest.

[E]

Listen, I don't get this.

[B]

What are you trying.

[D]

His name's Britt. Marvin. Lieutenant Britt. Cop? Yep.

[E]

You got a warrant?

[D]

Search and arrest.

[E]

What are you searching for?

[D]

Number one? A bag. A bag that should contain $500,000.

[E]

Two.

[D]

A gun. Caliber.38.

[E]

We got no 500 G's.

[D]

I'll take a look anyway, if you don't mind.

[E]

And we got no gun either, copper.

[D]

Sorry, I can't take Your word on it. Now let's look around.

[E]

Wait a minute.

[D]

Yeah?

[E]

What's the charge?

[D]

Two charges. One robbery. Currency exchange a few days ago. Two murder, triple murder. The exchange guard. Pete Raiden and Wendy Clark.

[E]

I don't know anything about any of that.

[D]

Cut it, Marvin. I know the whole story.

[E]

Yeah? Who told it to you?

[D]

Wendy Clark.

[E]

Wendy Clark?

[D]

No, she didn't come back to life, Marvin. But before she died, she wrote the whole thing down on paper as Pete gave it to her. Everything about the robbery, where the money is, who shot the guard, everything. Nuts. Don't get cocky, Marvin. Sure, you think you're in the clear because you burned those two copies of the outline she wrote. You did a good job, too. But you forgot something. Yeah, there were two copies, all nice and neat. But two copies mean carbon paper. That's what you forgot to burn, Marvin. Wendy used a fresh carbon on that story. All we had to do was hold it up to a mirror and read it. See it now.

[E]

So what? Just because a dame's only part of.

[D]

The evidence, the rest will back it up. When I find a gun and the bag with the money. You won't have a leg to stand on in court.

[E]

I guess not.

[D]

And don't try a break, Marvin. That goes for you, too, Klinger. I've got a bunch of boys with me. They're outside in the hall. You two step outside. To take you in?

[E]

Sure. Just let me change my.

[D]

Don't reach for a gun, Marvin.

[B]

I only.

[D]

Do I have to tell you twice? No.

[E]

No, you don't have to. Everything okay, Lieutenant?

[D]

Fine, Joe. Clean these two characters. We'll take them in.

[B]

You have just heard Official Detective Tense Dramatic Stories of criminal investigation. Starring Craig McDonnell as Detective Lieutenant Dan Brett. Here's important news for truck owners. Ford truck prices have just been reduced. Yes, price reductions up to $80. We're talking about Ford bonus built trucks for 1950. The trucks that have scored greater sales gains than all other makes combined. These new price reductions, more than ever. Make Ford America's number one truck value 21. Smart truck advancements for 1950 include new models that expand Ford's line to over 175 models. New power suspension, new features that give more performance at less cost. Smart truck buyers who are switching to Ford now get even greater savings with these new price reductions. Remember, Ford trucks cost less because Ford trucks last longer. Latest available registrations prove it. Why not see your Ford dealer tomorrow? Official Detective is presented in cooperation with Official Detective Stories magazine. If you've enjoyed tonight's story you will find many more stories of equal appeal in our February issue, now on sale at your newsstand. Sergeant Joe Allen was played by Lawson Zerby. And Chris was Joe Desantis. Wendy was played by Margaret Draper. Pete was Milton Herman. And Manny was Sandy Strauss. Official Detective is produced and directed by Wynn Wright. Written by William K. Wells, Jr. With special music by Chet Kingsbury. All names of persons and places used in this program are fictitious. Any resemblance to names of actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental. This program came from New York. This is the mutual broadcasting system.