Private Files of Rex Saunders 51-05-23 (04) Game with Death

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – Private Files of Rex Saunders: "Game with Death" (51-05-23)

Aired: December 7, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Private Files of Rex Saunders 51-05-23 (04) Game with Death

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Episode Overview

This episode transports listeners back to the thrilling Golden Age of Radio, featuring The Private Files of Rex Saunders in a suspense-laden mystery titled "Game with Death." Set against the backdrop of an offshore gambling ship, this noir detective story follows the sharp-witted Rex Saunders as he’s drawn into a vortex of deceit, murder, and betrayal after being asked to prevent a killing on the high seas. With its atmospheric dialogue and period drama, the episode showcases the intrigue of classic radio crime tales.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. The Case Begins: Gambling with Death

• [01:05] Rex Saunders sets the tone:

  "A roulette wheel has no conscience, so you are bound to pick an unlucky number when you play the game with death." — Rex Saunders [01:05]

• Rex Saunders recounts a tense night aboard an offshore gambling ship, the "S.S. Lucky," notorious for its shady dealings beyond the reach of law.

2. Tension on the Gambling Ship

• [01:54] Suspicious activity and heated exchanges among Tony Marco (the gambler), Helen Connell (the worried sister), and her stepbrother Jerry set the scene for danger.
• Jerry, heavily in debt and distraught by Helen’s involvement with Marco, is forcibly removed, hinting at deeper conflicts and motives for murder.

3. A Stolen Briefcase and a Desperate Plea

• [04:27] Saunders’ briefcase is stolen in a railway station by a mysterious woman, later revealed to be Helen Connell, as a ruse to delay his trip and secure his detective skills.
• [08:08] Helen’s panicked request:

  "I want your help... To save a man's life—my stepbrother, Jerry. I've got to find him before he's murdered." — Helen Connell [08:09]

• Helen explains someone attempted to shoot Jerry the night before, leaving him terrified and in hiding.

4. The Investigation Unfolds

• Saunders and Alec search for Jerry, following leads to a rooming house, where clues point back to the gambling ship:

  "These chips are just out of place... They're marked 'S.S. Lucky'." — Rex Saunders [13:30]

• The team realizes the depth of the conspiracy and prepares for a dangerous confrontation on Marco’s ship.

5. Murder at Sea: The Attempt on Jerry’s Life

• [15:03] Jerry is taken out on a boat under the pretense of being delivered to safety, only to be forced overboard—unable to swim and left to drown. It's a chilling echo of the title's "Game with Death."

  "This is where you go for a swim. All right. Over the top side." — Rocky [15:05] "I can't swim." — Jerry/Rex Saunders [15:41]

6. Shifting Allegiances and a Fatal Clue

• [17:59] After Jerry's body is found, Marco confronts his partner Vera about being set up. Vera, in her dying moments, tries to write a message in lipstick on a car windshield:

  "This lip rouge on the windshield... R O, C ... It's the K. R, o, C, K rock." — Tony Marco & Rex Saunders [21:25–21:46]

• The clue "ROCK" points to Rocky, Marco's henchman.

7. The Final Confrontation: Truths Revealed

• [24:04] Saunders presses Marco about the meaning of "rock," and Marco finally admits his secret marriage to Helen, stirring the tangled relationships further.
• [25:38] Saunders, in close conversation with Rocky, realizes the henchman is the real killer. Rocky attempts to murder Saunders using the same method as Jerry, but Saunders survives thanks to Alec and the police.

8. Justice Served

• [28:07] Saunders turns up alive, confronting Helen (the true mastermind) with Rocky's confession.

  "You rotten little killer. You had it done to Vera and your stepbrother... You were setting me up for a murder rap so you could cash in on me." — Tony Marco [27:55] "The shock you receive at seeing me alive is nothing compared to the shock the state has in store for you." — Rex Saunders [28:42]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Opening Noir Wisdom:

  "A roulette wheel has no conscience, so you are bound to pick an unlucky number when you play the game with death." — Rex Saunders [01:05]

• Helen’s Desperation:

  "Wouldn't you? To save a man's life?" — Helen Connell [08:26]

• Chilling Threat at Sea:

  "This is where you go for a swim. All right. Over the top side." — Rocky [15:05] "I can't swim." — Jerry/Rex Saunders [15:41]

• Climactic Accusation:

  "You rotten little killer. You had it done to Vera and your stepbrother. You did." — Tony Marco [27:55] "They're not just ideas, they're the facts Rocky included in his confession." — Rex Saunders [28:21]

• Saunders’ Final Zinger:

  "The shock you receive at seeing me alive is nothing compared to the shock the state has in store for you." — Rex Saunders [28:42]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:05] – Opening Theme & Rex Saunders’ Introduction
• [04:27] – Theft of Briefcase at the Train Station
• [08:09] – Helen’s Plea for Help
• [13:30] – Discovery of Gambling Chips “S.S. Lucky”
• [15:03–15:50] – Jerry’s Murder at Sea
• [17:59–18:49] – Aftermath of Jerry’s Death & Marco/Vera Exchange
• [21:25–21:46] – Dying Clue: "ROCK" on Windshield
• [24:04–24:43] – Confrontation About Rocky and Revelations
• [27:55–28:29] – Final Confrontation, Helen Unmasked
• [28:42] – Saunders’ Closing Warning

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Summary & Tone

The episode is a classic hard-boiled detective drama brimming with suspense and sharp dialogue, characteristic of radio’s golden era. The interplay between Rex Saunders and the various suspects is taut with mistrust and double-crossing. As the truth unravels—through coded clues, tense confrontations, and surprises—the melodrama and period flavor shine, culminating in a satisfying, just conclusion.

Fans of classic mystery radio dramas and noir detective tales will appreciate the twists, emotional stakes, and moral clarity that define "Game with Death," making it a memorable entry in the Private Files of Rex Saunders.

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Transcript

[Narrator]

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[Rex Saunders]

Limu is that guy with the binoculars watching us?

[Narrator]

Cut the camera. They see us.

[Alex]

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[Rex Saunders]

Concerning gambling. A roulette wheel has no conscience, so you are bound to pick an unlucky number when you play the game with death.

[Alex]

The national broadcast brings you Rex Harrison, brilliant star of stage and screen in the newest and most exciting detective adventures taken from the private piles of Rex Thunder.

[Rex Saunders]

It all started on the gambling ship. Riding at anchor beyond the three mile limit.

The speedboat slows down and then glides gently in alongside the ambulance. The swarthy man gets out, mounts the swaying steps to the gay lit deck and makes his way through the crowd, briskly acknowledging a greeting here and there. He continues along the deck, past the series of gaming rooms and then stops before a door marked Tony Marco. Private.

[Helen Connell]

Hello, Tony.

[Alex]

Look, Vera, I told you I didn't want to be disturbed tonight. I told you I was going to be busy and tough.

[Helen Connell]

Tony, I know about your important business in town.

[Alex]

Oh, so that's it. That's why you dragged me out here.

[Helen Connell]

No way, Vera.

[Alex]

How many times do I have to tell you? You and me are only partners on this quick money scowl. That's where the partnership ends.

[Helen Connell]

Okay, okay, Tony. Just wanted to let you know that he's back again.

[Alex]

Who's back again?

[Helen Connell]

That stepbrother of hers, Jerry Connell.

[Alex]

What?

[Helen Connell]

And losing heavy.

[Alex]

Where is he?

[Helen Connell]

Inside, at the roulette table. I tried to get him to leave, but he started to make trouble. I thought you'd want to handle it yourself. That's why I sent for you.

[Alex]

Okay, I'll have it.

[Rocky]

Make you bet.

[Helen Connell]

There he is, Tony, at the end of the table.

[Alex]

Yes, I see him. You stay here.

[Rocky]

Make your bet.

[Alex]

Hello, Jerry. Mr. Connell to you. Marco, I asked you to stay off this boat. Is something wrong with my money? Marco?

Rocky.

Hold that wheel a minute. Pick up your bet, Jerry. Pick it up and get out of here. Afraid I might get back some of my losses, Marco? How much did you go for so far?

[Rex Saunders]

1500.

[Rocky]

Why?

[Alex]

You'll get it back from the cashier.

[Rex Saunders]

Not on your life.

[Alex]

Marco, I'm not taking back that money. You're not dealing with my sister now. I'm one Connell with a little pride left. No cheap tin horn gambler can buy me off the way you buy her off. Jerry, I don't like the way you talk about Helen.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, you are buying her off with your lousy money.

[Alex]

You're gonna remember never to talk like that about Helen.

Okay, Rocky, pick him up and get him back ashore. Never mind. Now I'll give you something to remember. Marco.

[Rex Saunders]

I'd rather see Helen dead than married to you.

[Alex]

Or even better than that, I'd rather see you dead. Marco.

I checked our baggage through Chicago, Rex.

[Rex Saunders]

All right, Alec, let's get aboard.

[Helen Connell]

Oh, I thought I'd want to get here in town, but. Oh. Oh, I'm so sorry.

[Rex Saunders]

Believe me, young lady, so am I. Sorry not to be Steve, whoever he may be.

[Helen Connell]

Please forgive me. I. I thought you were a friend. You look so much like Steve. You dress the same way, too. How stupid of me to come up and throw my arms around a perfect stranger.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, it's the one way of making strangers friends.

[Alex]

Mr. Saunders, our trained you.

[Helen Connell]

You will forgive me, won't you?

[Alex]

Yes, of course.

[Helen Connell]

Thank you. Goodbye.

[Rex Saunders]

Goodbye. Well, Alec, that was a pleasant send.

[Alex]

Off for our trip. Rhett.

[Rex Saunders]

Yes, it was. That girl.

[Alex]

She disappeared into the crowd. Yes, rather hurriedly. Well, no wonder. Your briefcase is gone. She took it.

[Rex Saunders]

I know she did What?

[Alex]

And you let her walk off just like that?

[Rex Saunders]

Alec, get our baggage off the train. We're postponing our trip to Chicago. I'm going to scout around the station. Meet me at the information booth in 15 minutes.

[Alex]

Well, all right.

[Rex Saunders]

And in the meanwhile, you better hold onto the collateral the young lady left and return to my briefcase.

[Alex]

What are you talking about?

[Rex Saunders]

During our embrace, she slipped this pistol into my top coat pocket.

[Alex]

Did you find her?

[Rex Saunders]

No, I've been waiting here at the information booth for 10 minutes. What took you so long?

[Alex]

Well, I. I don't know how to explain it to you. At first I thought it was just lost, but now I think I know how it happened. I'm sure. How what happened? What do you. I was getting our baggage off the train and a man bumped into me. It was done.

[Helen Connell]

Purposeless addict.

[Rex Saunders]

What the deuce are you talking about?

[Alex]

That pistol you gave me to hold, it's missing.

I had a feeling earlier this evening that something would happen to prevent us from going on that trip. These things always happen to us.

[Rex Saunders]

It's only a temporary delay till we find out what this pistol hide and seek business goes, it's only a temporary delay until we find out what this pistol hide and seek game's about. First, I'm particularly interested in locating a mysterious young lady.

[Alex]

What I don't understand is why she should steal your briefcase. There was nothing of value in it.

[Rex Saunders]

Apparently there was, alec, but.

[Helen Connell]

What?

[Rex Saunders]

10 at the next corner?

[Alex]

Fine. I thought we were taking our baggage home.

[Rex Saunders]

We are, eventually. Right now there's a car behind us.

[Rocky]

That black sedan?

[Alex]

What's so unusual about that?

[Rex Saunders]

It's been following us ever since we left the railroad station garage.

[Alex]

That's just a coincidence.

[Rex Saunders]

We'll soon find out. All right, turn now.

[Alex]

You were right. It's still behind us. We are being followed. Why?

[Rex Saunders]

Well, we'll soon find that out, too. The next corner, put out your hand to signal for a right turn. Then quickly swerve left to a short stop. I get it.

[Alex]

Block the street.

[Rocky]

That's it.

[Rex Saunders]

You better hold tight. There might be a minor collision. We're coming to the corner. Get set.

[Alex]

I'm ready. Here we go.

Let's go.

[Rex Saunders]

All right, you can come out of that.

[Alex]

Well, it's that girl.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, young lady, you're still looking for your friend Steve.

[Helen Connell]

No, there isn't any Steve.

[Rex Saunders]

I didn't think there was.

[Alex]

Now, why did you steal that briefcase and where is it?

[Helen Connell]

It's in a car. I was going to return it to Mr. Saunders.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, Alex, she knows who I am. That puts another one up on us.

[Helen Connell]

I can explain everything, Mr. Saunders. I took that briefcase to stop you from going to Chicago. I had to do something to stop you from leaving town.

[Rocky]

Why?

[Helen Connell]

Well, I want your help. I called your apartment this afternoon. I was told that you were leaving for Chicago tonight. My name is Helen Carnell.

[Alex]

Carnel.

[Rex Saunders]

Merle.

[Rocky]

That's right.

[Alex]

Ms. Carnell did call. I told her you weren't taking any cases.

[Helen Connell]

Mr. Sanders, I need your help desperately.

[Rex Saunders]

So you tried a desperate trick.

[Helen Connell]

Well, wouldn't you? To save a man's life?

[Alex]

Who's the man?

[Helen Connell]

My stepbrother, Jerry. I've got to find him before he's murdered.

[Rex Saunders]

And just why is Jerry's life in danger?

[Helen Connell]

I don't know. He wouldn't tell me anything. He just left the house. After what happened last night, I haven't been able to find him anywhere.

[Rex Saunders]

You mentioned last night. What happened last night?

[Helen Connell]

Well, as he was coming into the house, someone shot at him. Luckily, the bullet only grazed his arm.

[Alex]

Well, then we might find out what it's all about. If we can track Down.

[Rex Saunders]

The gun that fired the bullet.

[Helen Connell]

Oh, I found it.

[Alex]

Where?

[Helen Connell]

In the bushes outside our house. That was the gun I slipped into your pocket back at the railroad station.

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[Helen Connell]

Hello, Mr. Thunder? This is Helen Connell.

[Rex Saunders]

I'm sorry, Ms. Connell, nothing to report yet. No trace of your brother so far.

[Helen Connell]

Yes, but I know where Terry is.

[Alex]

What?

[Helen Connell]

He just called me a moment ago.

[Rex Saunders]

He's all right.

[Alex]

I don't know.

[Helen Connell]

He cut the conversation short. He said he was being watched. Someone was outside the building.

[Rex Saunders]

Did he say where he was calling from?

[Helen Connell]

Yes, he did. He's in a rooming house down at the waterfront.

[Alex]

622 Grant St. 622 Grant St. Second.

[Helen Connell]

Floor in the rear. I told him that I was sending you down.

[Rex Saunders]

All right, Ms. Connell. We'll have Gary home in an hour.

[Rocky]

Down the steps, Colonel.

[Alex]

In a boat.

[Rex Saunders]

Where are you taking me, Rocky?

[Alex]

For a boat ride out to Marco's ship. Maybe Marco's wasting his time.

[Rex Saunders]

I've got something to say to him.

[Alex]

None of his tricks are going to work. Get into the boat.

[Rocky]

Okay, you're steering. Go ahead, start it up.

I know maybe you're into a little surprise.

[Alex]

What do you mean?

[Rocky]

You're in my hands. And I got a little trick that I think is going to work. Yeah, I think it's going to work.

[Alex]

Good.

[Rocky]

All right, shove off.

[Narrator]

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[Rex Saunders]

Limu is that guy with the binoculars watching us.

[Narrator]

Cut the camera. They see us.

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[Alex]

I spoke to the landlady, Rex. What did you say? A man rented this room last night. He said his name was Jerry Connell. But the landlady's description of him doesn't fit the one Helen Connell gave us.

[Rex Saunders]

I see.

[Alex]

Now, why should someone pose as Connell?

[Rex Saunders]

I don't know. Did the landlady team go out tonight?

[Alex]

No. Did you find anything here? Just these. What are they?

[Rex Saunders]

Gambling chips.

[Alex]

Not much to go on, eh?

[Rex Saunders]

No, I don't know about that, Alec. These chips are just out of place. Enough to excite my interest.

[Alex]

What do you mean?

[Rex Saunders]

They're marked S.S. lucky. S.S. lucky.

[Alex]

Well, that's the gambling ship that's operating out beyond the three mile limit.

[Rex Saunders]

That's right. Tony Marco's gambling ship. We're going out to Marco's ship tonight.

[Alex]

To try our luck.

[Rex Saunders]

Yes, Alec. And try our luck at preventing a murder.

Let me stop that.

[Alex]

Do that.

[Rex Saunders]

Give me the cue again and do it again from the top of the page.

Do it from the top of the page, please.

[Alex]

SS Lucky. Buy it.

Where, Papa 12.

SF Lucky. Well, that's the gambling ship that's operating out beyond the three mile limit.

[Rex Saunders]

That's right. Tony Marco's gambling ship. We're going out to Marco's ship tonight to try our luck. Yes, Alec. To try our luck at preventing a murder.

[Rocky]

Okay, gary, got the M.O. i said cut the motor.

We're stopping here.

[Alex]

What are we doing here, Rocky?

[Rex Saunders]

You said you were.

[Alex]

You were taking me to Marco's ship.

[Rocky]

You said so. I didn't. You get strong.

[Alex]

What is this?

[Rocky]

This is where you get off.

[Alex]

What?

[Rocky]

This is where you go for a swim. All right. Over the top side.

[Rex Saunders]

Rocky. My wife.

[Rocky]

Head over the side.

[Rex Saunders]

Rocky, listen to me.

[Alex]

Please. Take me to Marco. I want to talk to him.

[Rocky]

Don't you remember, Jerry? You said you got nothing to say to Marco.

[Alex]

He can marry my sister, Helen. I won't say a word. I won't open my mouth. I'll give him my word. Only don't do this. Please.

[Rex Saunders]

Rocky, listen.

[Rocky]

I said get into the water.

[Alex]

But I wouldn't have a chance.

[Rocky]

Sure, you got a chance at life, boy. You hit a bell. It's only about 100 yards off. All you have to do is swim to that boy.

[Alex]

I can't swim.

[Rocky]

Yeah, that's what I hear. You can't swim.

[Rex Saunders]

It's too bad.

[Rocky]

Now get over the side.

[Rex Saunders]

Rocky.

[Rocky]

Don't push me.

[Alex]

Free for heaven.

[Helen Connell]

Rocky.

[Alex]

Rocky.

[Helen Connell]

Go, Rocky.

[Alex]

Hello, Saunders.

[Rex Saunders]

Hello, Marco.

[Alex]

I heard you were a boy.

[Rex Saunders]

I had an idea that bit of news would travel to you fast.

[Alex]

Well, it's the visit for it.

[Rex Saunders]

Oh, just looking around.

[Alex]

Expect me to believe that?

[Rex Saunders]

No, I really came out, Marco, to return some stray property of yours.

[Alex]

Like what?

[Rex Saunders]

These gambling chips.

[Alex]

You catch them in at the window.

[Rex Saunders]

I wasn't thinking of these chips in the terms of surrender value.

[Alex]

Well, that's all they're good for, Saunders. Just money.

[Rex Saunders]

No, I don't know, Marco. These particular chips have an extra value. I found them in a rooming house in Grant Street.

[Alex]

Well, sometimes the customers keep most of the names. I see.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, the particular customer I'm thinking of was Jerry Connell. It's being an attempt made on his life. Maybe others.

[Alex]

What are you telling me for it?

[Rex Saunders]

Somebody aboard this evening indicated that you and Connell had rather bitter words the other night.

[Alex]

Oh, that didn't amount to anything. The kids hot headed? That song.

[Rex Saunders]

I also understand that you and Jerry's stepsister Helen are friendly.

[Alex]

Okay, Saunders, what are you driving at?

[Rex Saunders]

Jerry would do anything in his power to break up the match. And from what I understand, you'd do anything in your power to keep it from being broken.

[Alex]

That's right, I would.

[Rex Saunders]

Well, Marco, that's another reason why I dropped around. Just to tell you that it would put you in a difficult position. I'll start it again.

Well, Marco, that's another reason why I dropped around. Just to tell you that it would put you in a difficult position if anything should happen to Jerry Connell. So you understand, in a way, it's now up to you to see that nothing does happen to Jerry.

[Helen Connell]

Tony, I just saw the paper that Connell Kidd's body was washed up on the waterfront this morning.

[Alex]

Yeah, I know.

[Helen Connell]

I told you that demon get you into a jam, huh?

[Alex]

What are you talking about?

[Helen Connell]

That Connell Kidd's murder. Paper said it was a drowning. But you know it was murder, Tony.

[Alex]

What do you mean I know it was a murder? Where do you get that stuff from?

[Helen Connell]

Even if you didn't do it.

[Rex Saunders]

Even if I didn't do it, they.

[Helen Connell]

Pin it on you anyway, that's why Saunders was out here the other night. They're wise to you.

[Alex]

Tony. Shut up. What's wrong with you talking that way?

[Helen Connell]

Tony, listen to me. My name is Vera. That's some tricky snob from uptown. I'm with you like I've always been with you. If we can get away from here, maybe you can beat this. We can get to South America. We got this boat. We'll do all right, Tony.

[Rocky]

You and me.

[Helen Connell]

Be just like it used to be. Like it was before that cheap money grabbing dame pulled you in by the ears.

[Alex]

Talking about a lady that way. Talking about Helen that way. Me go away with you? Why, I wouldn't be seen dead with you. Now get out of here.

[Helen Connell]

All right, Tony. But you're gonna be sorry you didn't listen to. You're gonna be very sorry.

[Alex]

We're awfully sorry, Ms. Connell.

[Helen Connell]

You and Mr. Saunders did everything you possibly could.

[Rex Saunders]

We might have quite a job proving that Jerry's death was not an accident. But we're determined to see it through.

[Helen Connell]

Doesn't matter now, Mr. Saunders.

[Rex Saunders]

Oh, it does. It matters very much. We're going to bring the murderer to justice.

[Alex]

And by that Mr. Saunders means Tony Marco. And whatever henchman of his did the actual killing.

[Helen Connell]

Oh, but Tony wouldn't do a thing like that. I know he wouldn't.

[Rex Saunders]

You better get there, Alex.

[Helen Connell]

Oh, thank you.

[Alex]

Hello? Oh, yes he is. Just a moment, please. It's for you, Rex.

[Rex Saunders]

A woman. Hello? Yes, this is Rex Saunders.

[Alex]

I certainly would.

[Rex Saunders]

Pierre 65. A blue Nash Padan. I'll be there. Death at nine. Promptly.

Well, Ms. Connor, we may be nearer to a solution than I'd thought. That was Vera Peters on the phone.

[Helen Connell]

Tony's partner?

[Rex Saunders]

Yes.

[Alex]

What did she say, alec?

[Rex Saunders]

We're meeting Ms. Peters at the waterfront. She said she has information which will lead to Gary's murderer tonight.

A blue Nash sedan. There it is, over near the pier light. Let's go. Just nine. We're in time for our appointment.

[Alex]

You thought that this might be some sort of an ambush. After all, Peters is Marco's partner.

[Rex Saunders]

I thought just. Alec, you've noticed the auto that's just pulled up behind ours? It's a police car.

[Alex]

Oh, you'll be well covered.

[Rex Saunders]

And remember, I'll do the talking. You just keep your eyes open.

[Alex]

Ms. Peters.

[Rex Saunders]

I'm Ms. Peters.

[Alex]

What's the matter with her? She's been stabbed.

Ms. Peters is dead. We're too late again.

[Rex Saunders]

Yes, Alec. Seems as if the murderer made a previous appointment with. Yes, Alec. It seems as if the murderer made a previous appointment with Peters.

[Alex]

Wait a minute. What is it?

[Rex Saunders]

This lip rouge on the windshield she.

[Alex]

Was trying to write something. Hmm. To make out R O, C.

That nice letter.

[Rex Saunders]

Notice the way the line starts to curve down there. That's unmistakable.

[Alex]

It's the K. R, o, C, K rock.

[Rex Saunders]

That was part of Ms. Peter's message to us. Rock.

[Alex]

What could the possibility.

[Rex Saunders]

Sure, Tony Marco can supply me with the answer to that question and many others he didn't respond to on my last visit to his ship. I'm going up there again tonight. Only this time, Alec, I'm coming back with the answers. And Tony Marco.

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[Alex]

Saunders. Look, Saunders, you're just wasting your breath with those questions.

[Rex Saunders]

And Marco, you have no idea what the word rock could possibly mean. That's what I told you.

[Alex]

It don't mean anything to me. Oh, I know what you think, but you've got me wrong. Yes, gambling's my business, not killing. I'm just as anxious to have Darrell kill an AD as you are.

[Rex Saunders]

I see. But what about Jerry Connell's murder?

[Alex]

Well, that one too. For Helen's sake. I didn't like Connell. I admit it. I hated his guts. But I didn't kill him.

[Rex Saunders]

I didn't say you did.

[Alex]

It's upset Helen real bad. And that's what gets under my skin, seeing Helen that way.

[Rex Saunders]

Thank you, Marco. I don't understand concern for Helen Connell. And I understand much less her concern for you.

[Alex]

Okay, maybe then you understand this. No one was supposed to know about it. But I'm telling you, just for the record, Helen and I were married two months ago.

[Rocky]

Watch your step, folks. Watch step. Going up.

[Alex]

Oh, Rocky.

[Rocky]

Yeah, Mr. Marco.

[Alex]

Take Mr. Saunders here back to shore right Away. Don't wait to load up.

[Rocky]

Sure, Mr. Marco. Pop in, mister.

[Rex Saunders]

Thanks.

[Rocky]

Now. Special express to you, huh?

[Alex]

So it seems.

[Rex Saunders]

I believe I heard the other gentleman call you Rocky.

[Rocky]

Rocky's my name.

[Rex Saunders]

Reminds me of something.

[Rocky]

Yeah? What?

[Rex Saunders]

Handwriting on an auto windshield. A dying woman's message that.

[Rocky]

What does this remind you of?

[Rex Saunders]

That gun? That reminds me strongly of two murders. Quite a coincidence we should meet this way.

[Rocky]

No, it isn't. I was waiting for you. Saunders. This isn't for the right time.

[Rex Saunders]

And I presume this is it.

[Rocky]

This is it.

Here's where you get off.

[Rex Saunders]

Then this is how it is. A Jerry Connell.

[Rocky]

Yeah, you're getting the same break.

[Rex Saunders]

But I can swim, Rocky. And a gambling ship isn't far off. I might make it. Aren't you being a little careless in your rush to get rid of me?

[Rocky]

How far do you think you'll get, Fonders? How far after I plow into you with a boat?

[Rex Saunders]

I'd rather answer that question.

[Rocky]

Okay then. Suppose you get parted. Go and get over side. I got a report to make of it.

Hello, Ms. Honol. Rocky. Well, I met up with Saunders tonight. I had him out in the boat like Terry.

[Helen Connell]

Is he finished?

[Rocky]

Yeah, it's all finished.

[Rex Saunders]

Good.

[Helen Connell]

Marco will get the blame for that one too. That will go insert. Rocky.

[Alex]

Ms.

[Rocky]

Car.

[Alex]

Yes?

[Rocky]

The bail's closed, right?

[Helen Connell]

That's right.

[Rocky]

So I'm coming up for the payoff.

[Helen Connell]

All right, Rocky, come up. I'll be waiting.

What? Oh, Tony.

[Alex]

Hello, Helen.

[Helen Connell]

Tony, what are you doing here this time now?

[Alex]

Oh, I just thought I'd stop in for a talk.

[Helen Connell]

Oh, darling, it's awfully late. Tomorrow, huh? I'll see you tomorrow.

[Alex]

I know, Helen. Tonight we're having that talk tonight.

[Helen Connell]

Tony, please go because you can't come in. Look, I'll explain everything tomorrow.

[Alex]

You're through explaining things, Helen. You're all through. You're finished. You're washed up. I know your game. I know you were dealing to me from the bottom of the deck.

[Helen Connell]

Tell me, what is the matter with you?

[Alex]

You rotten little killer. You had it done to Vera and you had it done to your stepbrother. You did. You don't know what you're saying. You were set me up for a murder rap so you could cash in on me.

[Helen Connell]

You say things like that. Where'd you get such ideas from?

[Alex]

You got them from me, Mr. Cinderella.

[Rex Saunders]

And they're not just ideas, they're facts. The facts Rocky included in the confession.

[Alex]

But.

[Helen Connell]

But I thought Rocky said that they.

[Alex]

Were dead and they're not. Just ideas.

[Rex Saunders]

They're not just ideas.

[Alex]

They're the facts.

[Rex Saunders]

The facts Rocky included in his confession.

[Helen Connell]

But I thought Rocky said that you were dead.

[Rex Saunders]

I would be if it hadn't been for Alec in a police patrol boat standing off the gambling ship. Alec?

[Rocky]

Yes.

[Rex Saunders]

Right, you can take her down to headquarters now.

[Alex]

It'll be a pleasure.

[Rex Saunders]

Oh, and by the way, Ms. Connell.

[Alex]

The shock you receive at seeing me.

[Rex Saunders]

Alive is nothing compared to the shock the state has in store for you.

[Alex]

Join us next week at this same time when Rick Harrison, brilliant star of stage is screen, brings you another intriguing adventure taken from the private files of Rex Conder. Next week it's Concerning Blackmail.

[Rex Saunders]

Concerning blackmail. A dangerous game which paid off in either High dividends or Shallow Grave.

[Alex]

The Private Files of Rex Son is written by Edson. In the cast were Leon Danny as Alex and Alice Frost as Vera. The entire production was under the direct. The entire production was under the direction of Hyman Brown.

[Rex Saunders]

Give me the Q again.

[Alex]

Leon. Leon.

Quiet please.

The private files of Ex Saunders is written by Ed Adamson. In the cast were Leon Janney as Alex. Alice Frost is Vera. The entire production was under the direction of Hyman Brown.

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