Episode 432 - Stars of "The Bishop's Wife"

Summary

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Stars on Suspense – Episode 432: Stars of "The Bishop's Wife"

Podcast Host: Mean Streets Podcasts
Episode Date: December 18, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of Stars on Suspense celebrates the Hollywood legends who starred in the beloved 1947 film "The Bishop’s Wife": Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. Before revisiting their recreation of the movie for Camel Screen Guild Theater, the episode features three classic “Suspense” radio thrillers, showcasing each star's dramatic range in darker, more chilling stories. The episode masterfully contrasts the warmth and hope of the holiday film with the tension and intrigue of vintage radio mystery.

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Key Segments and Notable Highlights

[00:52] – Episode Introduction

• Host introduces the holiday theme: “Our December series of classic holiday movies continues today with the cast of The Bishop's Wife ... But before they indulge in some holiday cheers, they'll keep us on the edge of our seats in three stories from Suspense.”
• Brief background on "The Bishop’s Wife" and its stars; mentions its remake and current streaming status.
• Outlines the episode plan: “First up is Loretta Young in Lady Killer ... then Cary Grant stars in one of the scariest shows Suspense ever produced, On a Country Road ... and finally, David Niven headlines Grand Theft ... we'll close with The Bishop's Wife, but the characters in our first three shows are far from angelic.”

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[06:12] – Loretta Young in "Lady Killer"

Plot Summary

Peg Lincoln, insurance investigator (Loretta Young), boards a flight under an assumed name, is nearly poisoned, and suspects fellow passenger Grant Benton (Larry Dobkin) of foul play after a series of fatal incidents. Her suspicions drag her into a web of deceit, murder, and betrayal—even implicating the local Chief of Police.

Key Moments & Quotes

• Meet Cute Turned Deadly:
  “Do you always babble on like this?” (Loretta Young as Peg Lincoln, [09:02])
  The dialogue quickly flips from playful to suspicious as poisoning is revealed.

• Investigator's Instinct:
  “I am an insurance investigator, and insurance investigators get to be pretty good at spotting phonies. I think you're a phony.” (Peg Lincoln, [12:24])

• Danger Escalates:
  “Maybe I should explain … I nearly died of poisoning. Suppose I told you I Never eat for 12 hours before traveling?” (Peg Lincoln, [12:52])

• Taut Final Confrontation:
  As Peg pieces the crime together, she confronts both the true killer and a corrupt police chief: “Surely you see, the Chief of police is just a big, dumb flat foot being taken in by a pal.” (Peg Lincoln, [26:21])

  • The tension crescendos as she bluffs about police outside, exposing the ringleaders’ guilt.

Noteworthy Segment

• Peg’s deduction scene and verbal sparring with Benton and the chief ([27:53]–[34:15]): Strong female lead, suspicion, accusation, and a battle of psychological wits.

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[37:08] – Cary Grant in "On a Country Road"

Plot Summary

David (Cary Grant) and his wife Dorothy are stranded by a storm on a deserted backroad, with news of an escaped, murderous insane woman on the loose. Increasing paranoia, a tense standoff with a fearful stranger, and a terrifying twist ensue.

Key Moments & Quotes

• Atmospheric Anxiety:
  On hearing the radio warning:
  “What good does that do the people who get chopped up with a meat cleaver?” (Dorothy, [41:01])

• Fear and Suspicion:
  “Turn off the headlights, please, she’ll see us if you don’t.” (Dorothy, [46:06])
  The couple’s fear builds as a mysterious woman begs for sanctuary.

• Paranoia Peaks:
  “Maybe you two are more dangerous than the crazy woman. I’ll tell you what I think. I think you’re the crazy woman!” (Stranger, [58:52])

• Macabre Finale:
  After a violent struggle, David and Dorothy believe they've killed the escaped murderer—only to discover the real killer was already caught.
  “We captured that crazy woman a half hour ago. I don’t know who this lady—” (Police officer, [64:09])

Noteworthy Segment

• Prolonged tension in the car, illuminated by lightning, culminating in terror and mistaken identity ([48:03]–[64:01]).

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[67:21] – David Niven in "Grand Theft"

Plot Summary

Chalmers Bentley (David Niven), a suave appraiser with a penchant for high-stakes theft and insurance fraud, orchestrates a complex con involving fake claims, fragile alliances, and ultimately, justice nipping at his heels.

Key Moments & Quotes

• Cynical, Cool-Thief Narration:
  “If one is resourceful and competent and ambitious, when no one is looking, one might turn out to be wealthy.” (Bentley, [69:07])

• Soft Manipulation:
  “You and I, Ben, we are two of a kind. But Grandmother’s not like us. And she doesn't know about us.” (Maud to Bentley, [72:19])

• Investigative Heat:
  “We aren’t convinced there was a burglary. And we aren’t sure there was ever that much jewelry in the Mullen family.” (Coombs, insurance investigator, [79:53])

• Final Standoff and Downfall:
  “Diamond earrings. Here. Right under my belt. This would have paid for my passage to Paris … You never can trust these beginners. Should have worn my top coat.” (Bentley, [92:52])

Noteworthy Segment

• The face-off between Bentley and Coombs, blending polite menace, dry wit, and mounting evidence ([75:44]–[93:05]).

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[98:37] – "The Bishop’s Wife" (Camel Screen Guild Theater Adaptation)

Plot Summary

Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) wrestles with worldly pressures as he seeks funds for a cathedral, neglecting his wife Julia (Loretta Young) and daughter. His prayers summon Dudley (Cary Grant), a charming angel who helps heal the family—while threatening to fall, himself, for Julia.

Key Moments & Quotes

• Opening Reflection:
  Loretta Young as Julia sets the wistful, holiday tone:
  “Suppose you saw [your husband] growing haggard with his cares … then suddenly he changed, became again the simple, charming man you’d once fallen in love with. Now tell me, wouldn’t you be apt to call that a miracle?” ([98:37])

• Cary Grant’s Seraphic Dudley:
  His arrival, following Henry’s prayer:
  “I’m an angel. No wings at the moment, but …” (Dudley, [102:50])
  And his gentle refusal to perform overt miracles:
  “That would be a mistake. People would be puzzled. … No man could ever admit he's been visited by an angel.” ([103:40])

• Romantic Triangle, Divine Comedy:
  Dudley’s growing affection for Julia, his effortless magic:
  “For weeks.” (Julia, [104:12])
  “Mrs. Hamilton is giving you the money for the cathedral. So you made a slight sacrifice of principles, Henry.” (Dudley, [112:55])

• Moral Epiphany:
  Dudley’s lesson:
  “These are lean years for the world, Henry. So many people need food, so many need shelter … one big roof could make many little roofs.” ([113:07])

• Bittersweet Farewell:
  “Take her in your arms, Henry, and hold her tight. … Kiss her for me, you fortunate Henry.” (Dudley, [122:16])

Noteworthy Segment

• Dudley miraculously changes hearts, the bishop realizes his true calling, and the family is restored—warm, witty, and infused with seasonal spirit ([98:37]–[123:01]).

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Memorable Quotes by Timestamp

• "I think you're a phony." — Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young), Lady Killer ([12:24])
• "You'd have the dubious honor of having proved your point." — Grant Benton (Larry Dobkin), Lady Killer ([32:02])
• "We captured that crazy woman a half hour ago. I don't know who this lady—" — Police officer, On a Country Road ([64:09])
• "If one is resourceful … when no one is looking, one might turn out to be wealthy." — Bentley (David Niven), Grand Theft ([69:07])
• "I’m an angel. No wings at the moment, but ..." — Dudley (Cary Grant), The Bishop's Wife ([102:50])
• "Take her in your arms, Henry, and hold her tight ... Kiss her for me, you fortunate Henry." — Dudley (Cary Grant), The Bishop's Wife ([122:16])

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Structure and Progression

1. [00:52]–[06:12]: Introduction, background, and episode guide by the host.
2. [06:12]–[36:48]: Suspense – Lady Killer starring Loretta Young
3. [37:08]–[66:48]: Suspense – On a Country Road starring Cary Grant
4. [67:21]–[96:34]: Suspense – Grand Theft starring David Niven
5. [98:37]–[123:01]: The Bishop’s Wife (Camel Screen Guild adaptation) starring Grant, Young, Niven
6. [124:16]–end: Cast curtain call, credits, next week's preview

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Language and Tone

• The host mixes warm nostalgia with slightly tongue-in-cheek references.
• The Suspense plays themselves use sharp, classic 1940s radio language – brisk, witty, slightly arch, sometimes noir-ish or deadpan.
• The adaptation of The Bishop’s Wife is warmer, luminous, and touches gently on themes of renewal, humility, and love.

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Conclusion

This episode is a treasure trove for fans of old Hollywood, playing up both the suspenseful and the sentimental, with each star given the spotlight in a dramatically different showcase. The journey from the perils and paranoia of “Suspense” to the grace and hope of “The Bishop’s Wife” is not just entertaining; it highlights the range of beloved Golden Age actors and the power of radio storytelling.

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Next Week:
The series closes out with "It's a Wonderful Life," promising another heady mix of nostalgia and artistry for the holiday season.

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Transcript

[Narrator/Announcer]

Would you hand me that, please? Thank you. Now, let's see. Survey. Survive. Susanna. Suspect. Ah, here we are. Suspense. Meaning held in doubt, expressing doubt. The state of being uncertain, undecided or insecure. State of anxious expectation or waiting for information such as to keep one in suspense. Therefore delay acquainting him with what he is eager to know.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Suspense.

[Podcast Host]

Hello, and welcome to Stars on Suspense with more Hollywood legends and radio's outstanding theater of thrills. Our December series of classic holiday movies continues today with the cast of the Bishop's Wife, the 1947 romantic comedy about a beleaguered man of the cloth, his patient but struggling wife, and the angel who comes to Earth to lend a hand and a halo just in time for the holidays. But even as he works to complete his mission, the angel falls for the bishop's wife and decides he may want to stick around on Earth. The movie stars Cary Grant as Dudley, the heavenly helper. Loretta Young plays Julia, the titular bishop's wife. And David Niven is the bishop who's frantically trying to raise funds to build a new cathedral at the expense of his congregation and his family. It was remade almost 50 years later as the Preacher's Wife with Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. And the original version is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video just in time for a pre Christmas viewing. You can also rent and buy it digitally from your preferred provider. The film's three stars recreated their roles in a presentation of the Camel Screen Guild Theater, a broadcast from March 1, 1948, that we'll hear today. But before they indulge in some holiday cheers, they'll keep us on the edge of our seats in three stories from Suspense. First up is Loretta Young in lady killer, from March 2, 1950. Then Cary Grant stars in one of the scariest shows suspense ever produced, On a country Road, from November 16, 1950. And finally, David Niven headlines Grand Theft from April 5, 1954. We'll close with the Bishop's Wife, but the characters in our first three shows are far from angelic. We'll start with Loretta Young in Lady Killer right after these messages.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Commercial Announcer]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Anyone you know? Including you.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Francis.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What are you doing stretched out on the couch? You better get ready if you're going to that meeting.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'll have to miss it tonight.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Too much supper.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

My stomach set me down.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, don't blame supper.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You stuffed yourself like a glutton. I'm not just stuffed. I feel awful.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I can imagine. You've got a good old fashioned upset stomach. And I've got just the thing for it. Pepto Bismol.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, I don't want to take anything.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I can't afford to stay home tomorrow.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You won't have to. Pepto Bismol is not like that. It won't add to your upset, but will help to soothe and calm it very quickly.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, nothing could be that good.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, just try it. Here. Take a good swallow of Pepto Bismol and you'll begin to feel better in no time. Why, you might even get to that meeting tonight after all.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Pepto Bismol is a gentler, better way to help an upset stomach. In fact, it's better in many ways. Pepto Bismol helps bring relief almost from the first moment. It begins to calm and quiet the upset right away.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Then, because the Pepto Bismol formula is.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Gentle and soothing, it doesn't interfere with normal digestion and doesn't add to the upset. Yes, Pepto Bismol is a dependable, speedy, pleasant tasting way to care for common stomach disturbances.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Remember this.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

When your stomach's upset, don't add to the upset. Take Pepto Bismol to soothe it, calm it and feel good again.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Suspense. Suspense.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

And now with Lady Killer.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And the performance of Loretta Young.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Autolight hopes once again to keep you in suspense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Flight 175 to Morningside and Capital City.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Now loading at gate three.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Will passengers please board the plane. Is this the right plane for Capital City, Stewardess?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, sir. Name, please?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Benton.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Brant Benton.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Take any seat, Mr. Benson.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I have a horror of getting in the wrong plane someday and winding up in Tibet. Things like that happen to me.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, it's not very likely this time. Your name is on the passenger.

[Commercial Announcer]

So it is.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That won't keep me from worrying though.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Name, please?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Nordlinger, Ms. Nordlinger. You can leave your coat with me if you like, Ms. Nordlinger. I guess I would be better. Here you are. Take any seat, Ms. Nordlinger. Thank you, stewardess.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ah, you can't date it. Stewardess.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I beg your pardon. Is this seat taken?

[Narrator/Announcer]

As a matter of fact, Ms. Nordlinger. I was saving it for you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You know me?

[Narrator/Announcer]

We've never met, but we travel in the same circle. Don't I look at all familiar?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, but how do you do?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sit down. Fasten your safety belt. Head of Philip. Sick of gum? Fetch a blanket.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'll settle for the gum.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Here you are.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thank you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

If you chew gum when you're up in the air, it relieves pressure on the ears. Why it relieves pressure in the ears. I haven't the vagus note.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Do you always babble on like this?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Pretty near always, though sometimes.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes, yes. Stewardess, this telegram just arrived for you. Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. We'll be taking off in a few minutes, so if you want to send an answer? Oh, no, I'm sure an answer won't be necessary, Stewardess. I'll tell the boy not to wait. Thank you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Aren't you going to open the telegram, Ms. Nordlinger? I promise not to peek. Or at most only a little bit.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I can't open it. You see, I. I'm not Ms. Nordinger.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm sort of on the dull witted side.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, the flight was booked solid, but I came out to the airport hoping there'd be a cancellation. And just before the passengers started to get on board, a woman came up to me and offered to sell me a ticket.

[Narrator/Announcer]

How'd she know you wanted one?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, she overheard me talking to the clerk at the reservation desk.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

So?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, it would have taken extra time to have the ticket validated in my own name, so I decided to use hers. This telegram complicates things.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What's your real name, deceitful woman?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Lincoln. Peg Lincoln. Ms. Peg Lincoln. And I didn't deceive you. I deceived the stewardess. You just happened to have your ears flapping when I told her my name was northlinger.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Now then, Ms. Lincoln, would you mind telling me why you let me go on with all that bilge about traveling in the same circle?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, you were trying to pick me up and I thought I'd better help out a little.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That's what I like about the modern woman. So shy and retiring. It's like Mata Hara.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, after all, it's a two hour trip to get Capital City.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Dear.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I wish I knew what to do about this telegram.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Didn't the Nordlinger woman give you an address?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, she didn't. I gave her mine. But she was in such a hurry to get away.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Too late to do anything anyway. We're taking off.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, that's. That's funny. I. I feel dizzy all at once. Nonsense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We're still on the ground. Just your imagine, Miss Lincoln.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, it's so stuffy in here.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm awfully stiff. You want to.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Jordan, don't let the plane take off. There's someone sick here.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Feels like poison.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Sick? Oh, brother, was I sick when I came through. In the hospital, after a nightmare in which stomach pumps seemed to be reoccurring, I was told that I could thank my handsome seatmate for the fact that I was still alive. He stopped the flight, carried me off the plane and raced me into the hospital. Furthermore, he had engaged a private nurse and had telephoned every hour until assured that the danger was over, I bounced back fast. Next morning, found me weak as a Kitten. But sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital. The bubbling Mr. Benton was waiting to drive me home.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So we bid a reluctant farewell to Rosemont Hospital, to its unsmiling nurses with their picturesque thermometers, to the pungent, unforgettable aroma of chloroform that lingers in its halls. Ms. Lincoln? Ms. Lincoln.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Are you sure you didn't die?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'm sorry. My mind was on something else.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ms. Lincoln. Or may I call you Peg?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Let's keep it at Miss Lincoln for a while, Mr. Benton.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I wish we read the same books.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Meaning?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The books I read. A fellow saves the girl's life, she falls all over him. Yes, the ones you read.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

It's.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Let's keep it at Ms. Lincoln for a while.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Maybe I should explain. I am an insurance investigator, and insurance investigators get to be pretty good at spotting phonies. I think you're a phony.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, aren't you sweet.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Not very.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You know what I'd do if you were drowning right now?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'd throw rocks.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

At.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I don't doubt it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A cryptic remark. I love cryptic remarks.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Did Dr. Shifflin happen to mention what I nearly died of?

[Narrator/Announcer]

He said it had some of the symptoms of food poisoning.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Suppose I told you I Never eat for 12 hours before traveling?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'd say you must have had something contaminated. Water, maybe.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Or maybe a stick of poisoned chewing gum to relieve the pressure on my ears.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Eh, if you're getting at what I think.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Think you're getting.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I am.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Do you know I canceled an important business trip just to make sure you were okay? Why, you'd be at the embalmers right now if I hadn't run.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Sure.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Sure, I would. You did some expert diagnosing, all right. A little too expert for a man who hadn't had any medical training.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Don't look now, but you're losing your mind. Now, look, why would I want to poison a girl I'd never seen before? Never had anything to do with.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

That's what Dr. Schiffin asked.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You mean you ran over the mouth to him?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I pointed out that the poison may have been meant for the woman whose ticket I bought. It was too late to make any poison test, but to be on the safe side, Dr. Shiffin decided to check on you. He called Chief of Police Longman.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, that must have been good. Ray Longman and I used to trade tricycles.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, the chief rates you high, all right. Above suspicion was the phrase he used.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But you're still not sold.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I was for a while, but just after I got into your car. I found this unopened telegram in my pocket.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Isn't that the one that was delivered to you aboard the plane? The one addressed to that Nordlinger woman?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, what about it?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, it wasn't in my pocket when I left the hospital 10 minutes ago.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You just didn't notice, that's all.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Want to look at a copy of the hospital receipt I signed for the personal articles returned to me? You'll find everything else on it. No telegram, though.

[Narrator/Announcer]

An oversight.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, hospitals don't make oversight.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Would you mind running through the whole plot for me? I'm a little hazy as to my motives.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

All right, you poisoned me, thinking I was a Nordlinger woman. Fortunately for me, you discovered the mistake in time to correct it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, for a murderer, I certainly am.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

However, you wanted to look at the telegram, so you stole it. Probably as you carried me out of the plane. You read it and then you resaled the envelope. And then met me at the hospital, hoping to slip it back into my pocket before I missed it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You've got the telegram Right there. Open it up. Maybe we can put an end to this fairy tale.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thank you, no. I'd rather wait until I find the Nordlinger woman. She's still alive.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, then I'll open it for you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Here, Give that back to me, please.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Have a nice trip, love. It's signed, Aunt Ellen. Well, that's in my gang secret code. That means boatload of stolen jewels ready to sail at dawn. For what cheer, Iowa?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thoughtful of you to rip the envelope so I couldn't check the receiving.

[Narrator/Announcer]

How can you be suspicious of somebody so charming?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

The chief of police knows what's on my mind. If anything happens to me. It'll take more than that charm of yours to keep the badge boys off your neck.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But I do have charm that were agreed on.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes, but you're wasting it on me. Next one is my apartment building.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, look out. Look out for that girl.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Coffee.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Miss Lincoln? See if you can swallow this water, please.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What happened? Who?

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's me, Jack. The elevator operator. Oh, gee, you had me scared, Jack.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

How did I? I carried you into the apartment lobby.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, I guess you're still weak from the hospital. Cause you fainted after the accident.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh. Where's Mr. Benton?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

The man.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

The man who was driving the car. Where is he?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, he's headquarters. They want you to report in, too, whenever you're feeling better.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And the girl was killed. Yeah, I understand.

[Narrator/Announcer]

She was awful.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, dead.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes, Ms. Lincoln, it was. It was so awful.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Friend of Yours too, huh?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, no, I never.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Gee, she was just leaving here when the car hit her. She was asking for you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Who was she?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, I wrote her name down.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's in my pocket somewhere. Here it is.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Patricia Smyth. I don't know any Patricia Smyth.

[Narrator/Announcer]

She said it was important to get in touch with you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Jack. Jack, did it strike you that Mr. Benton, the driver could have avoided that accident by yanking the wheel the other way?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Perhaps.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, I was reading the financial page when it happened. I didn't see nothing.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, but.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Anything you want me to swear to though, Ms. Blankey?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, no, never mind. Jack, call me a cab, will you?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, Miss Lincoln, you're sick.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You ought to be in town. Now look here. Something tells me I'll stay a lot healthier if I get to the telegraph office right away.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm sorry. Now, what was that message again, Miss?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It was addressed to Kate Nordlinger at the municipal airport.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And the message?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Have a nice trip. Love, Aunt Ellen.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Uh huh.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Not sent from this office.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Might I see the telegram?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Certainly. Here it is.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Why, this thing is fake, miss.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Are you sure?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

It's a regulation form all right. And the message is pasted on in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Scripts, but, well, look. Look how different the type is from one of ours.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I see. Well, was any telegram sent to Kate Nordlinger at the airport?

[Narrator/Announcer]

You're Ms. Nordlinger?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, I am.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, I can look it up in a minute.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thank you, you. That'll be fine.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Just a minute here.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I think I can find her right away. Oh, yes, yes, yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Here's one. Let's see, it reads, on your return we'll contact you at Hotel Ludwig to sign Patricia Smyth.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Patricia Smyth.

[Narrator/Announcer]

S M Y T H E. Oh.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What was the name of that hotel?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Ludwig. Hotel Ludwig, Right there. Right across the street.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh. Oh, yes. Well, thank you very much. You've been very helpful. Good afternoon.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Hotel Ludwig.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Just a moment, I'll connect you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

May I help you, miss?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes. If you would ring Ms. Kate Nordlinger's room and tell her that Ms. Lincoln would like to see her for a moment. Is important.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Whose room did you say?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ms. Nordlinger's.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, I'm sorry, but we have no Ms. Nordlinger registered at the Ludwig.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I was sure she was staying here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A friend of yours, Miss?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why do you ask that?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, it seemed a natural sort of question.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, not to me it didn't. Why do you want to know? She's a friend of mine.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No reason.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No reason at all.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm just making conversation.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'll make a little more conversation. Will you? Did you ever have a Kate Nordlinger register?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, yes, but she's not with us any longer.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

When did she leave?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Last night.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why didn't you tell me that before?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I didn't think it important.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, you did, or you'd have mentioned it. Where'd she go?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I don't know.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

I really.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why are you so scared?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm not scared.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's the manager's orders. We're not supposed to talk to reporters.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, now what makes you think I'm a reporter?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, who else would ask questions the way you do?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

An insurance investigator. Oh, here are my credentials. Now, what's this all about?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, you'll have to promise to keep it confidential, Miss. Thanks to the cooperation of the police, there's been nothing about it in the papers and we'd like to keep it that way. Such things are bad publicity for the hotel.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What do you mean, such things?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, suicides. Last night, Kate Nordlinger threw herself out the window on the 14th floor. Auto Light is bringing you Loretta Young in Lady Killer.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

And now, Auto Light brings back to our Hollywood soundstage.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Our star, Loretta Young as Peg Lincoln.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

With Larry Dobkin as Grant Benton in Lady Killer.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A tale well calculated to keep you in suspense.

[Commercial Announcer]

Come in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hello, Ms. Langton. Taking over Kate Nordlinger's room as well as her name. How about a stick of chewing gum?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, thanks. Mr. Benton. I thought you were at police headquarters.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The police didn't keep me long. Oh, it was Obviously an accident.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Obviously.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Look here, Ms. Lincoln. My car hit a girl and killed her. It was her own fault. But that doesn't make me feel any better about it. I could do without the cracks.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh. What are you doing here?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I just happened to be leaving my room as you walk into this one.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

That was convenient.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I thought I recognized you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And so you live at this hotel?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Certainly, when I'm in town.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I see.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Or did you think I just dropped by to push Kate Nordlinger out the window?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

So you know about that.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The chief of police is a friend of mine, remember?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes, that's right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Me living on the same floor as the woman who committed suicide. He thought maybe I could help with some background information.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But you couldn't, of course.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No, I couldn't. Believe it or not, I never once laid eyes on the woman.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And it wasn't until I saw you walk in here that I connected her name with the name on the telegram.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I had better be going now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You think I'm lying, don't you?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, not necessarily.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

I.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Please don't come one step closer, Mr. Bentley. One step closer and I start screaming.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Take it easy. I'm not coming any closer.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I won't try to kid you. I'm scared of you. Really scared. I'm going out of that door now. And don't you move.

[Narrator/Announcer]

This is absurd.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

So much as lift a finger and I'll yell my head off. I'm scared, I tell you. And I kept running until I was out of sight of the hotel. At police headquarters, I. I suppose I look just like any other psychopath with a persecution complex, but I was stubborn about it. Finally, I got in to see the chief of police himself. Ray Lo Longman, his name was surprisingly young for his job. Middle 30s, I should say. Good looking, patient and reasonable. But when I told him of my experiences with the charming Mr. Benton, he laughed out loud.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Why?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Grant Benton was his best friend. The whole thing was impossible. In the first place, there was no connection between the deaths of the two women. Patricia Smythe, the girl in the automobile accident, had been a clerk at the police department. Chief had known her well. Kate Nordlinger had held a private detective's license for five years prior to her suicide, as he kept calling it. So far as anyone knew, the two women had never even seen each other. It wasn't until then that I mentioned the fake telegram.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Mm. Well, I tell you what I'll do, Ms. Lincoln. I'll check with the telegraph company, and if anything develops, I'll get in touch with you later.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Get in touch with me later.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I know, I know. You're taking all this very seriously.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What am I supposed to do? Sit around like a duck in a shooting gallery until you decide?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

You tell me.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You're an insurance investigator. You know court procedure. Would you, under oath, swear that Grant Benton deliberately drove into Patricia Smythe and killed her?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I. Well, no, I couldn't. But. Well, I know he did it deliberately, but I couldn't swear to it, if that makes any sense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It does. In order to swear to it, you'd have to know exactly what went on in his mind at that moment.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, that's all very well and good.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But don't you know there's nothing to link Grant Benton with an Ordlinger woman's suicide? And that brings us to the so called attempts on your life. Would you care to press charges?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I can't prove anything.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So where does that leave us?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It leaves you thinking that your best friend is the victim of a few embarrassing coincidences. And it leaves me thinking that.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That the Chief of police is just a big, dumb flat foot being taken in by a pal.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Which is exactly what I did think. I felt pretty sick when I left his office. I went back to my apartment and locked the door and moved a dresser behind it. But even that didn't give me any feeling of security. I couldn't find anything else to do but paste the living room floor. So I. I paced and I paced and I paced. And finally, late in the afternoon. Hello, Miss? Yes?

[Narrator/Announcer]

This is the Chief of Police, Ray Longman. Oh, yes, yes, I checked the telegraph company. Your story's on the level.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I already knew that.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yeah, well, there are a couple of other developments I'd like to tell you about. Could you come out to my home tonight after dinner?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why, yes, I guess so.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Grant Benton will be there.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, well, now, look here, it's important. I wrote down the street directions and there were a lot of them because the Chief's home was in the secluded hill section on the outskirts of town. When I arrived there, my insides were doing push ups. But I was calm enough on the inside. I hoped.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ah, Ms. Lincoln.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, good evening, Chief.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I was half expecting you to be late. Most people have trouble finding my house.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I. I started early.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Won't you sit down?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thank you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Take the easy, Chief.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Thank you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Grant. You'd be arriving any moment. I. I want you to understand that. Well, I'm not out to trick him into a confession or anything.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Anything.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's. Well, I'm hoping that the three of Us can talk things out. Situations become uncomfortable all around.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

With Benton being your best friend, I can see where this is rather awkward for you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Awkward? You know what happened this afternoon?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Know what?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Grant walked in on me just as I was testing this typewriter to see if the print checked with the print on the fake telegram.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Huh.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I felt like Benedict Arnold.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'm sorry. Did the print check?

[Narrator/Announcer]

No. Now I know what they mean by one track. Mine.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

There are other typewriters.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, that must be Grant now. You can take my word for it, Ms. Lincoln. There's no need to be frightened.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

All right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Good girl. Come in, Grant. Thank you, Ray. Well, what a handsome couple you two make. Our forthright young chief of police and the lovely lady who was only recently voted Miss Unbridled Imagination of 1950. All right, that's enough, Grant. Sit over there and behave yourself. Now then, Ms. Lincoln, to business. What can I do for you?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Chief Longland thinks you can convince me you're innocent. I have reservations on what.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Where would you like me to begin?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Let's start with a fake telegram. Explain that away.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You're starting with a beaut. It's the one thing I can't explain. I haven't the faintest idea why it was done or who did it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But you didn't.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No. Won't you even try to believe me?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes. Yes, I'll try. I'll even concede it was an accident. When your car killed Patricia Smythe, are.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You willing to believe that that blonde, Miss whatever her name was committed suicide?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Kate Nordling?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mm.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

How did you know she was a blonde?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I read it in the paper with my big blue eyes.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

The whole thing was kept out of the newspapers. And you told me that you never laid eyes on her.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Pardon me for interrupting, Ms. Lincoln, but I questioned Grant right after the suicide. At the time, I probably mentioned that the Nordinger woman was blonde. You did, Chief. I distinctly remember.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Don't let him talk you into it, Chief. For heaven's sake, open your eyes. He's it. The explanation fits.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What explanation?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, can't you see? Patricia Smythe worked as a clerk in your office and happened on some information that incriminated our friend here. There was no sense her telling you about it. You were too fond of Benton to believe it anyhow, so she went to Kate Nordlinger, a private detective, and they worked together on the case. Benton found out what was going on. When he learned that Ms. Nordlinger was taking a plane to Capital City in order to talk to the state's attorney, he decided to act. He'd seen Patricia Smythe around police headquarters plenty of times. But the Nordlinger woman he only knew by name. Which is how he came to give me the poison by mistake. Don't you see?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I apologize, Grant. I thought Ms. Lincoln understood this was to be a friendly meeting. Girls will be girls.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But listen. That's all I ask.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Just listen.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Very well.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Go ahead.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, through the telegram, Benton learned that Kate Nordlinger was staying at the Hotel Ludwig that night. While I was at the hospital, he killed her. He pushed her out of our window. Later, he recognized Patricia Smythe coming out of my apartment building. She'd come to warn me of what I was getting mixed up in. And he murdered her.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

He ran her down with his automobile.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Now, really, Ms. Lincoln, your logic. Never mind, Ray. She's right. I've made a couple of slips and the entire Supreme Court couldn't shake her loose. Now. Very well, Ms. Lincoln. If it makes you any happier, I killed both women. You have the dubious honor of having proved your point.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You'll still be trying for laughs when they strap you in, won't you?

[Narrator/Announcer]

They're not strapping me. If you catch a glance at our forthright chief of police, you'll notice a rather large gun in his hand. You'll further notice that it's pointed not at me, but at you. Sorry, Ms. Lincoln. We did our best to talk you out of this. Now you've given me no choice. Let me tell you what our forthright chief of police means. He means that he and I run the gambling activities of this town. And people who interfere are apt to get hurt. Very hurt. Dead, you might say.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I don't think the chief is going to shoot.

[Narrator/Announcer]

There are two schools of thought on that.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I think I should mention that the. The bushes outside are thick with men from the State's Attorney's office.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What? Easy, Chief, easy.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

When you telephone to invite me here, Chief, you told me that you had checked with a telegraph company about that fake telegram. But later I talked to them again and it turned out that you hadn't checked, which meant that you'd known about it all along. It was then that I decided to long distance the State's attorney.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Better leave the comedy to me, Ms. Lincoln. That's not even a good stall.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

The men outside are under orders to demand entry. At the slightest disturbance. Fire that gun, Chief, and they'll be here like a swarm of gnats.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And if I don't fire?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You'll take your chances in court. After all, it was Benton who actually killed those two women.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You have any Qualms about this, Chief. Just hand the gun over to me. Wait a minute, Grime. Stay right where you are for the moment, both of you. What are you going to do with that ashtray? Heave it through the window? There's your slight disturbance, Ms. Lincoln.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

They'll be here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We'll wait. That bluff went over like a lead balloon. Now, if you let me have the gun, Chief.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Don't give it to him, Chief. Please don't give it to him right.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Quiet, GR.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Make a joke, Mr. Benton.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Make a joke.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

One of the all time masterpieces of suspense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Tonight's suspense play was produced and edited by William Spear and directed by Norman McDonald. Music for suspense is composed by Lucian Morowek and conducted by Lud Gluskin. Lady Killer is an original play for radio by William Bruckner. Congratulations to Loretta Young, who has again been nominated for an Academy Award. Ms. Young may currently be seen in the Metro Goldwood Mayor production key to the city. In the coming weeks you will hear such stars as Ronald Reagan, Alan Ladd and Ginger Rogers. Don't forget, next Thursday, same time, Autolite will present suspense starring James Mason.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

Autolite and its 96,000 dealers present suspense. Tonight, Autolite brings you on a country road a suspense play starring Mr. Cary Grant.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Relax, David. There's no hurry to get home.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Who can relax in this mess of traffic? There must be a wreck or something up ahead.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

This keeps up, we'll get caught in the rain.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yeah, it looks like a big storm building up too. Hey, remember that shortcut?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Which one?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

The little tarred road that goes across Susan to Marches and comes out on.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The other highway what we took last summer.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yeah, I'll turn off there and duck this pile up. I'd like to get as far as possible before that storm hits. Why don't you pull out your hand.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

If don't get mad.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

He cut right in front of me trying to turn into that gas station.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Maybe he needed gas.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Turn on the radio, huh? There. Warnings to all residents of Long island to be on the A middle aged woman described as dangerous and insane. She escaped this morning from rescue mental hospital after fatally butchering a doctor, a nurse and a ward attendant with a meat cleaver. This is the same Nelly Goller who a year ago murdered three persons on a Brooklyn street. This station description of our regular news. At least we aren't the only crazy people on Long Island. Why did you change it?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I don't want to listen anymore. Let's get home quickly, David.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I don't like being out here with that woman running loose.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Uh oh, here's the storm. Roll up the windows.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

In just a moment, Mr. Cary Grant in the first act of on a country Road.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Amazing, Wilcox. Amazing.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

What's so amazing, Senator?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Your victory in the election.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

My candidate's victory, Senator. The famous Autolite Stay Full battery. The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use. Why everybody voted for the Autolite Stay Full Battery.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You had plenty in reserve, Wilcox Reserve.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Why the Autolite Stay Full battery has over three times the liquid reserve of batteries without Stay Full features.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Didn't you campaign with fiberglass retaining mats?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

Why your candidate is in for life, Wilcox.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

A longer life, Senator. Because the Autolite Stay full battery gives 70% longer life as proved by tests conducted according to SAE minimum life cycle standards. So friends, get acquainted with the Autolite Stay Full battery. The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use. See your neighborhood Autolite battery dealer now. And remember, you're always right with auto light.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

And now with on a country road and the performance of Mr. Cary Grant. Autolyte hopes once again. To keep you in suspense.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Why don't they put her to sleep instead of just locking her up where she can escape and kill more people?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Put who to sleep?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That woman they were talking about on the radio.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, she can't help, but she does. She's sick.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What good does that do the people who get chopped up with a meat cleaver?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I don't know. The laws were made before the doctors knew very much about the human mind.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I still don't know much.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I can see what it is. There's a roadblock up ahead.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What's happened?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I don't know. Cops all over the road, David.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'll bet they're looking for that crazy woman.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, I guess so.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'll hold it a minute.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Watch up, officer.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Just a checkup, folks. Anything in the back seat?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Only the blanket and the lunchbox.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

We went on a picnic.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Yes, ma'.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Am.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Seen any hitchhikers?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No, just traffic.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Okay, move right along, please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Are you looking for the crazy woman?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Moving along.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Let's go.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

He didn't answer.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

He's busy.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What are you doing?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

All residents and motorists on Long island are warned to be on the alert for the escaped insane woman who is somewhere on the island. She is described as is tall, broad shouldered, gray haired and rather heavy. She may still be armed with the cleaver. 100 men are searching the area and they're prepared to shoot on sight. Here's another bulletin on the case which just came in. Just a few minutes ago, the decapitated bodies of an elderly man and woman were found. Here's a shortcut near Center. This will get us out of that traffic. The bodies of an elderly couple have just been found in their car near Center Morris on a lonely, tarred road. Police are certain they were killed by Nellie Goller, the insane woman now at large. Residents of the area are warned not to open their doors to strangers. Motorists are cautioned to stay off lonely roads and not to pick up any hitchhikers. All persons are asked to be on the lookout for this woman. Here is her description. Better turn that off, darling.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I thought you wanted to hear it.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

That's enough. This shortcut will save us a lot of time.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You turned off the highway?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Sure. I told you when I did it. We've come over a mile already. Saved us a lot of time.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, didn't you hear what the radio said about staying off lonely roads?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We only have to go across the other highway. It won't take long.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You sure?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Of course. We Go past Center Marches, then take the left road and come out right by the highway bridge.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Center Marches is where she just killed those two people.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, no, no, no. What can happen to us while we're driving? Besides, the whole island is full of men looking for this lunatic. They'll catch him. It's just the dawn. Come on, quiet down. You jumpy?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I guess I'm silly. David.

[Commercial Announcer]

What?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The gas gauge says empty.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

There's still a couple of gallons left when it boils to empty.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

How long has it said empty?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Don't know. I'll get gas when we get across to the other highway.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, I'm scared.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Relax, honey. Rain and wind always make you nervous as a cat.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I wish we'd stayed on the highway.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'd known you'd act like this. I woulda.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, it's not my fault.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It's not mine either. I'm having trouble enough just trying to see through this storm.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, let's not fight.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Driving through these burned out woods in this kind of weather is enough to give anyone the willies.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, come on. Goodness, it got dark so fast I can hardly see ahead. Even in the headlights.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

There's something ahead.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Don't stop, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It's only a sign.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, the crazy woman could be around here.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm not picking up anyone. Just want to know where I am.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Don't get out of the car.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm not. Calm down. Let's see. Santa Monica. That way. Now we'll take this road.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Send her Marches. This must be the road where she killed those people.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Dorothy, please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Sorry. So jumpy. Turn on the radio. Oh, this is a desolate place. We haven't even passed a house yet. Miles of woods on both sides of this.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

So dark we couldn't have seen one if it were there. This rain seems to be getting worse.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, I'm just sure this is the road where that woman killed those two people.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Now stop that, darling.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That's why the police had a roadblock by this road.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It crashed.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Crazy woman might be any place in.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

These woods, but not necessarily where we are.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, David, what's the matter?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, that's fine. What a place to run out of gas.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, no, David. You mean we're stuck here?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm afraid so. For the time being, anyway. I'm sorry, dear.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That crazy woman is in the woods. She'll kill her.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She's nowhere near.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, quick, turn off your headlights.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why? Did you hear something, David?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I don't know. I don't know that I'm scared.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I guess I should have got Gas.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, turn off the headlights, please.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She'll see us if you don't.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We won't see her if I do.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Please, David, turn them off.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, now, listen, Dorothy. Don't let this silly thing get the better of you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh. Oh, just look at the headlights poking into darkness. Nothing but wet bushes and trees, rain falling. Please, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, all right. There, now they're off. Do you feel better sitting in the dark?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Only the thunder and lightning would stop.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And this rain.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Look, Dorothy, there's no sense sitting here all night. It's only a few minutes past 10 o'. Clock. I'm gonna walk up the road a bit. There might be a house or something.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You're not gonna leave me here. I won't let you go.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Dorothy, we can't sit here in the middle of nowhere for the rest of the night.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

We're safer here than out there. David, she's probably hiding in the woods. She's just waiting for a chance to kill us.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, come on, Dorothy. Why should she be right where we run out of?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Why can't she be here? Please stay in the car.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

All right.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Lock the doors. Me inside.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why? What is it now?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She can't get in here.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She's nowhere near us.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Don't be mad at me, David. I'm so scared.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

If she's out there, she can easily smash the windows.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, don't scare me anymore. I know I'm acting sick. I can't help it.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I know. Come be for mom around here. There.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Okay, put your head on my shoulder.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Forgive me, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Go ahead. It'll make you feel better.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Isn't there some popular music?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Search for the escaped insane woman who has killed five persons since fleeing from a Long island mental hospital. Rain and darkness are hampering the search. Over 100 police are combing the wooded area near Center Morages. It was near there that an elderly couple were butchered on a lonely, tarred road. In making her escape this morning, the mad woman killed a doctor nurse and. Let's leave it out for a while.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

So quiet and lonely here.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Wish it were morning.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Look, Dorothy, I'll run up the road. There might be a house.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, no, David. Please. David, listen. Did you hear that?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What? I don't hear anything.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Listen. There it is.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, I can't.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It's a dog. A little dog barking.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, I guess it's only a lost dog. Or maybe there's a house nearby.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Or the crazy woman. Oh, David. She's out there trying to get the.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Back of the car.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It's her.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Is the door locked on your side?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes. Yes. Well, what if she breaks the windows? She's got a cleaver.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

In that face of lightning. I saw somebody.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Is it the crazy woman?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I can't tell. She's lying on the road.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Can you see her? Is she still there?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Too dark to see. Have to wait for the lightning. I saw her. She's getting up now.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She'll kill us. She'll kill us.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What is she doing?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I don't know. She must have been running. She didn't see the car and ran right into it.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's at the window right next to you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, my Lord. Look at her. Get away from that window, David.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's trying to get in the car.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Look at that face and her hair. Go away.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Let me in. I'm not crazy. The crazy woman is after me. Leave it. Don't let her in. Let me in.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why don't you scare her? Go away. Go away. We've got a gun. We'll shoot.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It worked. She's staring at us.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm warning you. I'll shoot.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, she's coming back. Please don't leave me out here.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That woman will kill me. Please. David. Take your pipe. Hold it like a gun. It'll look like a gun.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Where is it? Where is it? In the club compartment.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Here. Here it is.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Here, look. I've got a gun. I'm going to shoot.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's backing away.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Keep going before I start shooting.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

She's gone.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She disappeared.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We can't get out now. All we can do is sit here all night and wait for help.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Can you see her? Where'd she go?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't know.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She's out there, though. Probably planning on how to get in this car.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, what are we going to do? She's the one.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I know she didn't have a cleaver.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She must have dropped him when she.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ran into the car.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The issues all twisted, her hair hanging.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Down and she's back there looking for the cleaver now.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She'll kill us. She'll kill us. She'll kill us.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Auto Light is bringing you Mr. Cary Grant with Kathy Lewis and Jeanette Nolan in On a Country Road. Tonight's production in radio's outstanding theater of Thrills, suspense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Say, Wilcox, what was your platform?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Why the Autolite stay full battery. The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Go on, Wilcox.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Well, we pointed out that the Autolite stay full has over three times the liquid reserve of batteries without stay full features.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Amazing.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Ah, but that's not all, Senator. Because we pointed out, too, that the Autolite Stay Full gives longer life. 70% longer life, in fact, as proved by tests conducted according to SAE Minimum life cycle standards. Then there's fiberglass retaining mats protecting every positive plate to prevent shedding and flaking. And to give the Autolite Stay Full scintillating superiority.

[Narrator/Announcer]

How is your plurality, Wilcox?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Sensational, Senator. We got all but one vote.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Why, that's positively preposterous.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Sure is, Senator. Because everybody's heard of the Autolite Stay Full Battery. The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use. So see your neighborhood Autolite battery dealer. And remember, you're always right with Autolite.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

And now, Auto Light brings back to our Hollywood soundstage. Mr. Cary Grant in Elliot Lewis's production of On a Country Road. A tale well calculated. To keep you in suspense.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The window, David. She broke the window.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Get away from there. Stay out of the car.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'm coming in. I can't stand it.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Stay out of the car. I warn you. I've got a gun.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You wouldn't shoot me. Go away. You're crazy. We know all about you. I'm not the crazy woman, believe me. Let me in. Don't do it, David. She's trying to trick us. Let me. Listen to me, please. I've been running in this awful storm. My car is stuck in the ditch back there.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

How far back?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I don't know. It seems like miles. I heard about the crazy woman on the radio. I was afraid to stay in the car alone. Let me in. No, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Go back to your own car. No.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It's so dark and so lonely in this storm. I locked the doors, but I was afraid. I could see things and hear things in the dark. I couldn't stand it anymore. I got out and I ran. It's the rain. That's why I look like this. I'm not the crazy woman.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Dorothy. Maybe she isn't a crazy woman. Maybe she's just scared and exhausted.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Let me in. Please let me in. Oh, David.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's the one. I know. This crazy woman had a cleaver. I'm not armed. The three of us will be safer together.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She makes sense to me, Dorothy. We would be safer with one more person.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David, I don't know. Let me in, please. I'm wet to the skin.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm going to unlock the door. Dorothy.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

All right, now get in. Make one move and I'll shoot you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Good.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Sit down.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

All right, now. There's a blanket on the floor. Back There. Try and dry yourself off with it.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The darkness and the rain was enough to drive me out of my mind.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Just take it easy, lady.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I ran and ran. All I could hear was feet chasing after me, hunting me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Do you live near here?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Farther out?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Near Restview. I used to live in Brooklyn. Restview is the mental hospital. I know I'm used to the crazy people, but not a night in a lonely place like this. Not the kind who kill people.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

You live at Restview?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, just near there. David, we can't sit here not knowing if we could get to a phone.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

A phone?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Why? To call the police, get some help. No, don't do that.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why not? Why don't you want the police?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, I. I do. But you'll be killed.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What do you mean?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

The woman. She'll kill him if he goes away from this car. Oh, there's that dog.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You hear it?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Somebody's out there.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It must be a house up ahead. Maybe it's barking to be let in.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, it senses somebody. There's somebody out there. The crazy woman's creeping around out there. Quick, let's get away. Look out, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Let go of me. What are you trying to do?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Start the car? Quick, we'll get away.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We're out of gas.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Out of gas?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I don't think we parked here for the fun of it, do you?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, such a desolate place to run out of gas.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Stop parking.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What does it mean? You can't just sit here. We gotta get away.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm not a magician, lady. I can't make gasoline out of rain.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, he can't stay here the whole night. You hear me?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Let go of me. There's nothing I can do.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Try something, anything. Don't just sit there. She's scaring me. David, stop her.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Cut it out. Cut it out. You'll have it all in hysterics.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

All right, all right. I'm sorry. Look, I got an idea. Give me your gun.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What for?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What for? I'll tell you. I want it. Give it to me. David, listen to me. I'm all right, but I can't sit here all night. I go crazy.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Give me the gun.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'll go. I won't be afraid of the dark, the noises of feet following me. I'll go, I promise you. But give me the gun.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No. Now, sit down, please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'll go. I promise. I can't stand sitting in the dark like this. Can't you stop her?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

David, I told you to shut up. If you don't, you'll have to get out of the car.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Not into the woods again. Oh, you're nice people, aren't you? Or do you want me to leave so you can shoot me, is that it? We're not going to shoot you. We don't have a gun. It's only a pilot pipe. A pipe? A smoking pipe. David, I'm sorry. Then. Then you're unarmed. I'm sorry. Why did you tell me you had a gun?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What difference would it make to you whether I'm armed or not?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I don't know you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Maybe you two are more dangerous than the crazy woman. I'll tell you what I think. I think you're the crazy woman. The way you grabbed David when you wanted him to. Start the car.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Stop it. Don't excite me.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Don't excite me. Why do you think I'm dangerous? An old woman you took into your car, two of you, and you're afraid of me?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Not afraid of you. Now sit back in the seat and don't try anything.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

David. Storm is stopping. Maybe now is the time. The time for what? What are you gonna do? You two are up to something.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, shut up. My wife meant now is the time to go for hell.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I did not. I meant now is the time for us to escape, David. Can't you see it? She's the one. She'll kill us. You're a little.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, stop it. Sit back in that seat.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You haven't got a gun.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No, but I've got a knife, David. It's my jackknife, but it's sharp and strong, so don't try any tricks.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

All right? Threaten me. Watch me. While that woman is out there, all you can do is sit and wait for her to make the next move. David, she can kill us like that. Old man and woman must have been on this same road. They were in their car, too. They must have let her in. We'll leave then. The three of us will walk. We'll stay close together. We'll be quiet. Anyone hiding in the woods won't hear us. Don't get out of the car, David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

How will we find our way?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

As we'll find our way.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Look out there. The road's full of shadows.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Get her out of the car, David. She wants to kill us. Kill you?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Now, look, if you want to go, why don't you leave? We're gonna stay here until some help comes.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, I'd be helpless alone if I had a gun or something. Your knife. Oh, why doesn't somebody come? Where are the police? I can't stand this. Nobody will Come. There's no one in these woods. They're burned out and deserted.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Dorothy, come on, please.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It was your idea to use this road. He wouldn't listen to me. And stop forgetting.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I couldn't help it. I got lost.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Why don't you do something? Not just sit here waiting. Waiting. Do something before we're murdered. Are you so helpless?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

All right. I am gonna do something. Now go for help.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That's it. Get help, David. In her hand. I saw it in the moonlight. It glittered.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What is it?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Your wife is hysterical. She was holding it. Long piece of broken glass. Long and pointed.

[Podcast Host]

See?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She doesn't answer. She's just watching us. What is she waiting for?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It's from the broken window. That's where she got it.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

So what if I have it? I'm not gonna sit here defenseless. She's going to attack us. Don't be silly. It was all right for you to have a knife. Why can't I be armed? For whatever may come.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Give me that broken glass.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Give it to you? You think I'm crazy? You couldn't protect us from anything. Hello, David. What are you doing? Why are you climbing over the seat?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I warn you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm through letting my wife be terrified. Give me that glass.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Stay away from me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Once I left the car. You're gonna butcher my wife with that broken glass. No.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No. David. David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Give me that glass.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You're crazy. Let me alone. Hold her, David. Hold her. Don't let her free.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Strong. Cut my arm.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

You kill me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Drop that glass.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Have you both gone crazy?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Trying to kill me like you were gonna murder us.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, I wasn't. Don't let her get free.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I can't hold her.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's strong. If you have a knife, then I'll have glass. David. David.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Hold it much longer.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'm not crazy. Please believe me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She got my throat.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

She's joking me. You're nice, David. You're nice. David. David. You. You killed her, David. You killed.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I couldn't help it. I didn't.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Me.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Covered with blood.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She was going to kill us. Here's some lights. Car is coming. Help's coming.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Hey, there.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

You in the car.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why are you parked here?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It's the police.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We ran out of gas. The crazy boy.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

What a night to run out of gas. You couldn't have picked a better spot. What was that woman running around loose?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Officer, we want to tell you.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

A farmer up the road called and said his dog's been barking at something.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We caught her.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who'd you catch?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

The crazy woman. She she's in the back seat. Dead.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

What?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Huh?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

No, no, she's alive.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Hurt bad, though. She was trying to kill us.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, we'll get her to a hospital. You two had better come with me. We captured that crazy woman a half hour ago. I don't know who this lady. Suspense presented by autolight. Tonight's star, Mr. Cary Grant.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

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[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

Next week on Suspense for your Thanksgiving holiday. Listening Mr. Ozzie Nelson and Ms. Harriet Hilliard as stars of Going, Going, Gone. And in the weeks to come, you will hear such famous stars as Van Heflin, Alan Ladd and Cornell Wilde. All appearing in tales well calculated to keep you in suspense.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Suspense is produced and directed by Elliot Lewis. With music composed by Lucian Morowek and conducted by Lud Bluskin. On a Country Road was written for suspense by Walter Bazaar.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

And remember, next week on suspense. Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard in Going, Going, Gone.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

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[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Plugs, Autolite electrical parts at your neighborhood Autolite dealers. Switch to Autolite. Good night.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System. Auto light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. David Niven. In tonight's presentation of suspense.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Tonight, Auto Light presents a story based on fact. The true report of a man who had everything going for him. But since all his dealings were illegal, it became necessary to move around more frequently than was usual. It's called grand theft. Our star, Mr. David Niven.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Hey, Hap, what's the rush?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, not much time, Harlow.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

For what?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Why, to enter that Autolite family charity drawing.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Ah, you're right, Hap. And friends, if you haven't signed up in the greatest charity event of all time, you'd better hurry too. You may make it possible for your own church or hospital or your school or club or any Other recognized, local or national charity to. To share in $100,000 in cash.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Tell them how simple it is to enter.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Harlow.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Why, all you do is sign your name and address on a registration form at any autolight family car dealer. There's nothing to try or buy, nothing to solve or write. But if you're one of the 25 persons selected, you will name any recognized charity you wish to share in. $100,000. So visit any or all of these car showrooms. De soto, Hudson, Plymouth, studebaker, Dodge, Willis, nash, Packard, kaiser or chrysler. There's not much time left to enter the autolite family charity drawing, so why not sign up tomorrow?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

And Now Autolight presents Mr. David Niven in grand theft, Hoping once again to keep you in suspense.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Here's how it works. You appraise things. You stroll through a house, take your notes, make your calculations, and eventually you'll come up with some interesting figures on which they pay you. Of course, it's interesting work. And if one is resourceful and competent and ambitious, when no one is looking, one might turn out to be wealthy.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, There you are, Mr. Bentley. Oh, I was afraid you might get away.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, no, my dear Mrs. Payne. Just waiting to say goodbye to you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, Mr. Bentley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, Mrs. Payne.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, I. I'm glad you did wait to say goodbye. I feel I've really come to know you these last three days While you've been at our home appraising all of our goods.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

And I to know you. Dear Mrs. Payne, I really must hurry now. My plane leaves in an hour.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mr. Bentley, I know you've seen many.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Lovely homes in your line of work.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What do you think of ours?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, one of the loveliest I've ever seen. Truly, Mrs. Payne.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Did the insurance company ask you to appraise the jewelry, too?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No, no, they didn't, Mrs. Payne.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh. Oh, dear.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, we had such a delightful chat while you were here, and I do feel I know you. You did see my bracelet, the platinum one at dinner last night.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I couldn't help but notice it, Mrs. Payne.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, it's a matter of curiosity, and I know you do have this knowledge. What do you think roger paid for it?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, not a cent under $5,000.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Ah, then he does love me.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Be most assured of that, Mrs. Payne. Oh, I really must go now.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, whenever you're in Denver again, call us, won't you? Won't you, Mr. Bentley?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Of course I will. Goodbye, Mrs. Payne. You say goodbye. You take a cab to the airport, get on an airplane and try to forget her fat face. On the way to New York. However, once there, in a little pawn shop you know of on 3rd Street. That face looms before you. Just for one painful second.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Hi, Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Hi.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, what you got this time?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

See?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Platinum.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

So I understand. What's your price?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Give you 1500 for the thing. Take it or leave it.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, he didn't love her enough. I'll take it. But that way is very small stuff. Cheesecake instead of caviar, if you will.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

One must broaden one's horizons. Enlarge one's activities. Launch into greater, more productive fields. In short, one must never be satisfied with fifteen hundred dollars. That would be decadent.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, punctual as usual.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I always like to make my little visits on time. Lord, I love. And how is your dear old grandmother today? Is she comfortable?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

She's as good as can be expected. When do we get the money?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Soon. Very soon. I. Don't be impatient. I'm going to speak to the insurance adjuster later on today. But first I'd like to speak to Mrs. Mullins seriously. She'll be the key person in this situation.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ben, wait.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You and I, Ben, we are two of a kind. But Grandmother's not like us. And she doesn't know about us.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

All I want to do is just get enough money to get out of here and get married and go to Paris and forget everything.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

So do I, my dear.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, whatever we do. I mean, does she have to be involved?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Only in a small way, love.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

She's old, Ben. She's never done anything wrong in her whole life. Look, when you talk to her, be gentle. For some reason, she thinks the sun rises on your shoulders. Why? I don't know.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Your granny is a woman of supreme taste. You might as well come along. A terrible house, ghastly knickknacks.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It's all she has left in her life. These things. Her memories.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Too bad she doesn't have any money any longer.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

She broke her glasses yesterday. They're being fixed. You have a visitor, Grandmother.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mrs. Mullen. Mrs. Mullen. Granny. Granny, dear. Good morning, Ben.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

It's a wonderful morning, Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, it is, dear. Have you been enjoying yourself? You're looking well.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, Ben, it's such a lovely morning, dear.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I've something to talk to you about. Will you listen carefully, dear?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ben, be gentle. Sometimes she'll answer, sometimes she won't. But she hears you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What is it, Ben?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I want you to be a very good girl and do as I ask you, dear.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes, Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Sooner or later. Possibly before the end of this week. A man will call on you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Now, I don't know his name. But he will represent an insurance company. Now, he will ask you certain questions. About some family jewelry. Do you remember about the family jewelry? Do you remember what I told you about the family jewelry, Mrs. Mullen?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Granny.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes, I remember, Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What did I tell you?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Maud's grandfather gave it to me. Then I gave it to Maud when she was 21. And she's had it ever since. Until it was stolen from her.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Very good, dear. Very, very good. That is exactly what you will tell this man when he comes here. He'll ask you all about it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, Ben, what's this all about? I thought the claim was all right.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Just that I'm going to stir things up a bit. An insurance adjuster's bound to get here in the next day or two. He'll talk to you, too, Maud. You know what to tell him.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ben. How are we going to get in trouble?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Shh.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No one's going to get into any trouble. As long as dear old Granny does what she's told.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Ben, dear?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, Granny, dear?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

There never was any jewelry in this family, Ben. Never. I've never told a lie, Ben. Never in my life.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

You just say what I told you to say, dear, and everything will be fine. You judge the picture of an old woman who never lied. And you wonder about it. But you feel that the larger gain, the promise of it, the Paris of it. The unutterable delight of being financially exhilarated. Demands that you continue the action. So you make a phone call to a certain insurance company. Then you go home and await developments.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I believe you called Great Atlantic Underwriters yesterday about a claim.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I did. The people who made it asked me to find out what's delaying the matter.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I'm from allied Adjustment Bureau, Mr. Bentley. Great Atlantic. Turn it over to me. My name is Coombs.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'm happy to know you, Mr. Mr. Coombs. Come in.

[Commercial Announcer]

Oh, thank you.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I just took a chance and thought I'd drop by this morning. I'd like to ask you some questions about the claim, if I may. Party, name of Mullen. Maud Mullen.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes. Look, I'm just getting ready for an appointment. I don't want to be late.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh. Be all right with me if you want to go undressing while we're talking, Mr. Bentley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, it would be nice to get this settled for Ms. Mullen.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Yes, I. I see. You paint.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No. No, I don't paint, Mr. Coombes. Other people paint. I just collect paintings.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

The pursuit of Art is a natural activity with me. Paintings or any other work that I can put in my home. Anything to remind me that man is creative and not destructive.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Now, let's see if I have all this right. Chalmers. Bentley. B, E, N, T, L, E, Y. No. Initial?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

And you're an appraiser, Mr. Bentley?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, yes.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Mm. How about now? Are you with anybody now?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No, no. Different. Insurance companies call on me at different times to make appraisals. No, we're in the same business, Mr. Coombs. Different ends, of course. I appraise fine objet dia. Rare household furnishings, jewelry.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

And.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, Mr. Coombes. All of those things upon which the ordinary person would have no idea how to place a price. Does that answer you?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Yes. Do you work in New York all the time?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Most of the time. But, of course, I have to travel. And sometimes even live away from here. Wherever my work takes me.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

You have any family here?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No. What's on your mind? Is there something wrong with the Mullen claim?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

You were reported the burglary for these people six weeks ago. You claimed that Maud Mullen was robbed of $18,000 worth of family jewelry which you had assessed. The claim for the loss was filed three days later by you.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

It should have been signed, sealed and paid off by now. Don't you think, Mr. Coombes?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, ordinarily it would have been paid by now, Mr. Bentley, if I wore a tweed.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Do you think I could get by without a top coat?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, I think so. It's quite warm outside.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I get so tired wearing a coat every time I go out. Mr. Coombes. Don't you. Excuse me. What's holding up the claim?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, several things. First, the burglary they reported. The police found no evidence of a forced entry in that old house.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I know all that. But then, I'm not a policeman. I'm not the burglar. And it wasn't my jewelry that was stolen. So I can't very well tell the police where to find the evidence, now, can I, Mr. Googs?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, it's a point to consider, Mr. Bentley. And you did file the claim for them?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, just as a favor. You keep mentioning that.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

There's another point, too.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't understand why they put a button in the back of some of these shirts.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Can.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Can you get it for me, Mr. Coombs?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, yes, of course. Now, as I understand it, that jury had been in the Mullen family some 60 years. But in all that time, they'd never been insured. Now they take out a policy three Months ago. And just a month after your assessment, the jewelry's stolen. That strike you as something for us to look into, Mr. Bentley?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No, no, not at all. Thank you.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Of course. Why didn't they insure it before, Mr. Bentley?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't know. I have no way of knowing my she.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Were you in Denver last month?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes. Why?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Appraised some things in the house of a family named Payne.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Payne? Yes, I believe that was their name.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Did you know that two days after you left, Mrs. Payne discovered a platinum bracelet missing?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No, I didn't know.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I know. One of the companies I represent held a policy.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Coombes, this has the flavor of an intimidating conversation. Why do you mention the incident in Denver? It has nothing to do with the claim of the Mullen family?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, in a way it has, but I won't go into that right now. Oh, mostly that's why the payment's been held up. We just want to look into it a little more.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Coombs.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Yeah.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I know. You have your little task to perform. And the very nature of your work requires you to suspicion everyone and everything. However, I appraised the jewelry in the Mullen home. I saw something of the circumstances there. They asked me to file a claim for them. When I tell them what you've just told me, perhaps they'll ask me to note that the insurance commissioner.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, of course you can do that for them, Mr. Bentley. That's what the insurance commissioner's there for. But I'll tell you what they'll be up against. We aren't convinced there was a burglary. And we aren't sure there was ever that much jewelry in the Mullen family. And if there was, and you assessed it. Mr. Bentley, we aren't so sure that something like what happened to Mrs. Payne's platinum bracelet didn't happen to their stuff. Well, that's how it is. Goodbye, Mr. Bentley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Goodbye, Mr. Coombs.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Autolyte is bringing you Mr. David Niven in Grand Theft A story based on fact. Tonight's presentation in radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills. Suspense.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

And now, Autolight brings back to our Hollywood soundstage. Mr. David Niven in Elliot Lewis's presentation of Grand Theft. A story based on fact and well calculated to keep you in suspense.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

When one's problems become complex. One must rely on experience to carry one through. A suspicious insurance investigator can only operate on single track theories. A resourceful insurance appraiser is quite aware of these methods. And therefore regards them in the proper light. Naturally, one must be practical. And bend all efforts to know where one stands.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, Maud.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I've been waiting for you. Ben. Mr. Coombs was at the house. Of course he was here yesterday afternoon. I tried to call you to tell you about it, but you weren't in. He spent an hour with Grandmother talking to her.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What do you ask her? What did she say?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I don't know, Ben. You know how she is. Sometimes she just won't talk to anybody. No matter what you ask her.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Where are you?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

That's just it. I told him she was ill and might not understand him. But he insisted on talking to her alone. There was nothing I could do. It would have looked bad if I.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I've got to find out what she told him.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Wait. No. Not now. Something's happened to her. Right after Mr. Coombs left. Some sort of shock. The doctor doesn't know what it is. Wait till tonight. Maybe she'll be better then.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Go, I said. I have to see. Misses Mullen. Mrs. Mullen?

[Podcast Host]

Granny.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Ben.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That's right.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Granny.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

It's me. I want to ask you something, dear. It's important, or I wouldn't have disturbed you.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Is it a nice day, Ben?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Lovely day, dear. Lovely. Mr. Coombes spoke to you yesterday afternoon. About that little matter. Do you remember? Do you remember Mr. Coombes?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Granny.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Granny told me. Did you? What did he ask you?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What did he say, Mr. Coombes? Oh, then he was very, very nice. He smoked a pipe like Maud's grandfather. I told him all about the jewelry, the brooch and the ring and the necklace. I told him he had been in the family 60 years, Ben. And that I gave it to when she was 21. Is that right, Ben?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Granny. That's exactly right, dear. Did he ask you anything else? Did you tell him anything else?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

That was all, Ben.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

That was all.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Now, you go back to sleep, dear. Sorry to have disturbed you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Ben.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, dear.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

There never was any jewelry in this family, Ben.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Never.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Of course there was, Granny. Didn't you tell Mr. Coombes all about it?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes, I told him, but. Oh, Ben, I'm an old woman and I shouldn't have lied.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Now, don't you worry. It's all right.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Maud.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, everything's all right. What I'm telling you, we're in business, Paris and all. Pack your things.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, wait, Ben. How is she, Your grandmother?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, my dear girl. We don't have to worry about her anymore. You'll put her in a nice home now, Pat and smile.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You sure will get the money on the clay.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'm going over to get it now. Now, you finish it off. Of course, there never was any jewelry, even though I assessed some. And there never was any theft, even though one was reported. However, there was a claim that in any adjuster's eyes, would, on the evidence of it, appear to be absolutely legitimate.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, glad you came by, Mr. Bentley. I was going to phone you. This will save time.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

That is precisely why I'm here, Mr. Coombs. To save time. Men with the Mullins receive their money.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Well, I'm afraid that's something I can't answer, Mr. Bentley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Coombs, a valid claim has been placed with the company you represent. I'm sorry they have so many reservations about honoring it. However, I know something of the workings of insurance companies. I know that you, not the company, are holding it up.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

That's quite right.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Why, I understand that you had the effrontery to call on that poor, sick old lady.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Wonderful person. I doubt if many people call on her nowadays. Most of her friends must be dead by now.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Let me tell you why I'm here. Miss Mullen asked me to come. She wants her $18,000. Mr. Coombs. The policy was written. The money is owed.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Now, Grandmother made a sworn statement. All checks out there.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, you're satisfied, then?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Mr. Bentley, I want to tell you something. Now, this is off the records, just between you and me. When I was at your apartment the other day, I couldn't help noticing the stuff on the wall. And I. I just asked around. You know, some of those Paintings in your place are worth two, $3,000. That's a lot of money, even for a man who gets paid as high as you do. Now, what am I leading up to? Well, just this. Not only the Denver thing, but you worked a case in Dayton, Ohio a year and a half ago. Pray some things for for Midwestern Indemnity at the home of some people named Vancing. You remember Vancing? Two days after you'd done your work, the Vancings found out that a diamond ring worth $8,500 was missing from their house. I see. Let me go on. Similar thing happened in Omaha three years ago. Family named Van Cleave reported 6,000 worth of jewelry missing. It happened that you appraised their household goods just a week before. Now, here's one from San Francisco. And there's another one from St. Paul.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

See, you talk as though you expected to find stolen jewelry hanging on the walls of my apartment.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

No, no. But jewelry can be turned into money to buy paintings. Can it? None of these things are any of my business. Even those nice paintings hanging in your apartment and none of my business have nothing at all to do with these people and their eighteen thousand dollar claim with us.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

As you said, Mr. Coombs, all of this has nothing to do with their claim. They want their $18,000, Mr. Coombs. They want it within 24 hours. You understand?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

That's pretty clear, Mr. Bentley. But you can tell them they're going to be disappointed. You see, it's out of my hands.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I turned the matter over to the Federal District Court. I've asked them to find the insurance company not liable under the policy.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

But it take weeks for a hearing.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

I'm afraid so. And if the court decides against them, Mr. Bentley, the grand jury will have grounds to indict you for an attempted insurance fraud.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, that's a. That's a pretty rough thing to beat. But now, if I had a statement from you right now, we might consider withdrawing from the court and letting the entire matter drop. I see. Well, what do you say, Mr. Bentley? Do you want to make that statement, clear all this up?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Coombs? I'm due on Long island at 2:00'.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Clock.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

An appraisal job for Eastern State's underwriters. They called me this morning. I'm late.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Now then you don't want to make the statement?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Coombs, I. I simply wouldn't know what to say. You really do know what to say. But under the circumstances, it would be inadvisable to confide it to Mr. Coombs. Two words suffice. Get out. What had looked good and promising and Parisian had suddenly turned into an ugly accusation of theft, which was not the case, but which did definitely close the door on $18,000. So, one more crack at the old game. And if you have to Paris alone.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Would you care for tea or a drink, Mrs. Prescott?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'm in rather a hurry. Thank you. Some other time.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, you've been so efficient. Going from room to room, wandering all over the house. I'll just wager not one single object escaped your eye. Oh. Did you happen to notice my daughter's diamond earrings? Aren't they lovely? Her graduation present.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Earrings? Oh. Oh, yes. Oh, lovely.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yes.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, I believe I did notice them. You see, we do have to be very thorough, Mrs. Prescott. You understand that?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

No, of course, of course. Tell me, Mr. Bentley, did you see my son bedroom?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, I believe so. Second door to the right, top of the landing.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes. Did you happen to see that little jade vase?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

The jade vase? Oh, yes.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mr. Benfley, I know this is asking for information that should come officially from the insurance company, but what is it worth?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

$40.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

$40? Oh, dear. And I thought it was worth thousands. I bought it in Hong Kong.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What did you pay for it?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

$40. Just goes to show you. Are you sure you won't have any tea or something?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Quite sure. If you'll excuse me. Good day, Mrs. Preston.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Good day, Mr. Bentley. I do hope you'll come back again someday. I want to talk to you about your work. Goodbye.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Goodbye.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Hello?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Huh.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Mr. Bentley? This is Detective Ivers, Central Division.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mr. Bentley. What is this? Mr. Coombs, have you lost your mind?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Your full name?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Chalmers Bentley. Well, of course it is. He knows that. I understand your occupation is appraising. That right? It certainly is. Now, I have a question. Just a minute. Like to see that briefcase, Mr. Bentley? What?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Sorry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'll put it all back. You're behind this, Coombs.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I didn't think.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What'll happen? I call my attorneys.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

It's just a little idea, Mr. Bentley. I. I had to risk it.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Nothing in here.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Nothing but a day's work all unassorted, thanks to you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Sorry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Mind standing still? I certainly do not. Take your hands off me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I've got authority to search your person, Mr. Bentley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

It'll be done sooner or later. What are you looking for? A gun or something?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

We have reason to believe you've taken.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Some jewelry from this home.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

That's why I looked over the briefcase. That's why I have to search you Empty your pockets.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

In the hat.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Hold still.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Nothing.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Can you finish it downtown?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Now see here. I've been subjected to just about enough of this.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Not a necklace or a bracelet. We'd have found it by now. It's something smaller. A ring or a pin. Or maybe you just pulled something out of a set. But it's on you somewhere. In your shoe or taped under your arm or somewhere. Come on now. What did you take this time?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Diamond earrings.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Where are they?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Here. Right under my belt. This would have paid for my passage to Paris. You're very good at your job, Mr. Coombs.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

From an expert, that's a real compliment.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Okay, let's get in the car. Wait. Mr. Coombs.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Mm?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

How did you find out why I.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Talked to your girlfriend's grandmother?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't understand. I wanted you to talk to her. She was my ace.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Oh, she told us the right story. Bentley. Your story. It broke that old lady's heart to lie. Just broke it. That's how we found out. I bet that old lady never told a lie in her whole life before. A two year old kid would have known she was lying.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes. I should have thought of that. You never can trust these beginners. Should have worn my top coat.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

Say, Harlow, just who's eligible to enter.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

The Auto Light family charity drawing?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

And just what do you have to do?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Next week, the story of a man whose welcome home party promised little gaiety and many tears and surely his death. It's called parole to panic. Our star, Mr. Broderick Crawford. That's next week on Suspense. Suspense is produced and directed by Elliot Lewis with music composed by Lucian Morowic and conducted by Lud Gluskin. Grand Theft was written for suspense by E. Jack Newman in Tonight's story, Mary Jane Croft was heard as Maude, Florence Walcott as Grandmother and Joseph Kearns as Coombs. Featured in the cast were Truda Marson, Paula Winslow and Vic Perrin.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

David Niven may soon be seen in the Love Lottery.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

And Remember next week, Mr. Broderick Crawford in Parole to Panic.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Commercial Announcer]

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[Radio Host/Announcer]

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[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Let's just suppose that you were married to a bishop. To a bishop who was trying to build a cathedral. Suppose you saw him growing haggard with his cares, harassed by the petty selfishness about him, irritable, frustrated and completely unhappy. And then suppose that suddenly, quite suddenly, suddenly he changed. Became again the simple, charming man you'd once fallen in love with. Now tell me, wouldn't you be apt to call that a miracle? I don't think as long as I live, I shall ever forget that particular day. I've been out shopping all afternoon and I'd forgotten my problems for a while, and when I got home.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, is that you?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes, dear, yes. Oh, Henry, I'm so sorry I'm late. I went down to get our Christmas tree for Mr. Minetti. You remember him, don't you? And I stopped in at St. Timothy's oh, it's such a beautiful church, even if it is in the slums. And, Henry, everybody asked for you. And I ran into Professor Wuthridge, too. Oh. He gave me a contribution for your cathedral. Here.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

This. What is it?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, it's an old Roman coin. Wasn't as sweet.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

The old fool. What does he think I can do with this?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, Henry. Well, at least it's a beginning. Now all you need is another 4 million.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, please stop being flippant about the cathedral.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry, what's the matter, dear? Did the meeting go badly?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Terrible. What a ghastly afternoon.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Mrs. Hamilton.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

A ghastly woman. Just because she's pledged all that money, she wants that memorial chapel for her husband to dominate the entire cathedral.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, you refuse to allow it, of course.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I most certainly did.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Good.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

She marched out of here like a wounded tigress. I had a most unchristian impulse to pick up the blueprints and give her a good whack over the mink coat.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry, you mustn't let her upset you so, especially now, before Christmas. Look, why not postpone the cathedral awhile? At least until after Christmas.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

That's impossible. I'm to raise even part of the money we need. I must take advantage of the yuletide spirit.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Darling, if you could only see your poor, harassed.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

But you're not helping it any.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What's happened to us in our marriage. We used to have so much fun together, you and Debbie and I. We used to be happy. We used to make other people happy, too. That was your gift, Henry. You're not a financier and you're not a promoter.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, you can't see beyond the end of your nose. The cathedral must rise. I wanted to stand like a mighty beacon. I wanted to shed its light.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'll save that for your next committee meeting. I'll go see if dinner's right.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, Julia, wait. I'm sorry, dear. I've been so upset. Maybe I can forget it for a day. Maybe I can take tomorrow off. Maybe we can go out together.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Where?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, just walk around as we used to and go and see the professor, perhaps. And go out in the park and watch them skating. You know, that sort of thing. Darling, perhaps we might have lunch at. Michelle. Do you remember Julius?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Michelle.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, Henry, we haven't been there in ages.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'll get it, then. Hello? Bishop Braun speaking. Mr. Trevor, how are you? Tomorrow for lunch? Couldn't we make it another day? I. Oh, yes, I understand very well. I'll be there.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Tomorrow.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, Julia, I'm sorry. It's the altar committee. I promised them all.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You explain, Henry. I'll just see about him.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Dear God, what am I to do? Help me. Tell me what I am to do. Please, God, help me.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Please.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What? I. I thought I'd.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Good evening.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Good evening. Strange, I didn't see you come in.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, that's not strange. You weren't supposed to.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What can I do for you?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

That isn't the question. The question is, what can I do for you?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Look, I'm afraid you'll have to Telephone my secretary for an appointment. I'm just about to go in to dinner.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, that's all right. All right, Henry. The soup will keep warm.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, but I.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Now, first of all, you asked for help.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I went in. Who told you I asked for help? Who are you?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm an angel. No wings at the moment, but.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, no. I knew it. I'd just been working too hard.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes, I know, Henry. It's difficult to believe, even for you. You can't imagine an angel coming down to earth.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No, frankly, I can't.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

You needn't think we relish the trip, not the way things are down here these days. But we go where we're sent. There's always work to be done. For example, this cathedral of yours, it needs. Henry, you do believe me, don't you? You're big enough to know that I am what I say I am.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

How can I be sure? I only have your word.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Surely a bishop can trust the word of an angel.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'd like to, but. Like to very much. But what do you propose to do? Perform a miracle?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

If necessary.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, then why don't you do it? Why don't you create the cathedral with one wave of your hand?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, no, Henry. That would be a mistake. People would be puzzled. They'd write letters to the newspapers demanding an explanation. And you couldn't explain it because no man could ever admit he's been visited by an angel.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

But still, I don't.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you were.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, this is.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Hello, Julia. I'm Dudley. Henry has engaged me to help him with his work.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You mean you're going to be his assistant?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

That's it. I'm going to help him get some rest and relaxation.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, that's what I've been praying for.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

You too?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, yes.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

For weeks.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Tell me, when will you start?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Tomorrow morning, unless Henry wants to change his mind.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I. Oh, no, no, I'm sure he doesn't. Oh, Henry, I'm so happy. Let's have Dudley stay for dinner, and then you. That's strange. He's gone by.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Imagine, he wasn't very hungry.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But to disappear so suddenly.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

It's just a way he has.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry, why are you so nervous?

[Commercial Announcer]

Nervous?

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Nervous?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I. I'm.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'm not nervous. Come along now. Let's. Let's have our hina here. Our d. Come along, let's.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, there you are. Good morning, Henry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I see you're here already.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Bright and early. Thought I'd get busy while you finished your breakfast.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I believe that's my mail you have in your hand.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes, yes, yes. I was just looking through it.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Are you expecting a letter?

[Commercial Announcer]

Perhaps.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

One never knows. But if I should get one, the stamp's going to be worth saving. Now, look, Henry, don't worry about this mail. I'll get it all answered and filed.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

And never mind the mail. That's worked for a secretary, not for a angel.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Aha.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

So you're beginning to believe that I really am one.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, I don't know what to believe anymore. Well, look here, if you've got a spare miracle about, I can use one. For what?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

To get the cathedral built.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, that's most important. Of course.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Or to make Julia happy.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't know what you mean.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

You know, Henry, it's difficult for me to help you until I'm sure of what you really want. Tell me, what are your plans for today?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Conference at 10, committee meeting at lunch?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

At lunch?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Didn't Julia want to go to Michelle's?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, I know I suggested it, but what can I do?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Nothing, apparently. What is Julia going to do about it?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, she's told the maid she could have the day off to get her Christmas shopping done. Julia taking Debbie to the park. Oh, I wish she could go to Michelle's. I wish she could go with all my heart.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, if you really wish it, Henry, don't worry. I'm sure it'll come out all right.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mommy, do you think I'll ever wear him? You think I'll ever be able to skate?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, of course you will, Debbie. It just takes a little practice, that's all. Now then, here we go. Now, just hold on tight to Mommy.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

You know, I think she's ready to skate by herself.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Why, Dudley.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Go ahead, Debbie, try.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Can I, Mommy?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, yes, I suppose so.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Watch me, now. Watch me, Mommy. Watch me.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You see, she won't fall. I mean, she won't scrape her shins or something.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Certainly she'll love it.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mommy, I fell. I fell. Mommy. Oh, Debbie.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

She's getting up. She's quite all right.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I suppose it's. It's all part of the learning. Dudley, what are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be working?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

It's almost time for lunch. You know, I think. I think everyone ought to relax at lunch.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, I wish you could make Henry see it that way.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'll try. I thought I'd go down and have lunch at Michelle. Ever hear of it?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Michelle? Oh, yes. It's a lovely place. Henry and I used to go there often.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, why not come along with me.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

To Mich you mean you and I. Oh, no, no, I couldn't.

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Why not?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm sure that Henry wouldn't mind. I'd explain to him that. Well, did we just.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, no, it isn't that. But you see, I gave Matilda the day off to do her Christmas shopping and. And so I have to take care of Debbie and she.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mrs. Brougham? Why, it's Matilda.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Mrs. Brougham. I thought I'd find you here. I can take Debbie now if you wish. But, Matilda, you're shopping.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, I finished it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I finished it so fast, it was like a miracle.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, Julia, what do you say?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I. No, no, I'm afraid not. I. I promised Debbie I'd teach her to skate.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Look, Mommy, I'm skating.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, Julia, any other reasons?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

No, no, not a reason in the world. Oh, Henry, the most wonderful thing. Dudley took me to Michelle. Isn't he an angel?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, I'm sure he is.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And, darling, you know what he ordered the entire meal in French.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

He speaks it beautifully.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

No doubt he spent a lot of time in France.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Ah, yes, yes, yes. Especially Paris. I've had to do quite a bit.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Of work in Paris.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

And, Henry.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Then we met Professor Wutheridge. And you know that book he's been working on for years. Well, Dudley gave him some new ideas.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, not new, really. They're very old.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, something to do with Caesar and Cleopatra. Honestly, Dudley, you know so much. Sometimes you almost frighten.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

In that case, I'm sorry I ever learned anything.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

And.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And for tonight, Dudley has the most heavenly idea.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

What, again?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, the ice on the lake will be solid by tonight and you need some exercise.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry, we're all going skating tonight.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'm sorry, Julia, not tonight. I've made an appointment.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, no.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

With Mrs. Hamilton. It's very urgent. I've made an important decision.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, in that case, I believe it.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, I'd like to see you go skating. I wish you could go. With all my heart.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, now, look, if you're busy, why don't I take Julia?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, that's a wonderful idea. And then you could join us later.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Couldn't he, Dudley?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Depends on how long he'll be kept at Mrs. Hamilton's.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh. Well, what time is your appointment, Henry?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Eight o' clock sharp.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, if you could sort of hurry it up.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Don't worry, Julia. I will be with you by nine.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

My dear Bishop, you can't imagine how your change has delighted me. Though I was sure that mature reflection on your part. You do see it all as I do now?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Exactly as you see it, Mrs. Hamilton. And if I may ask about the.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Money, I shall instruct my lawyer to turn it over to you. $1 million. Now, of course, the Memorial Chapel will.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Be placed just where you specified, I assure you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

And the dedication? I wouldn't want my husband's name on some little brass plaque.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, it shall be incised in marble. Large letters, gilded.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, nice. And about the large window depicting St. George and the dragon.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes, if the face of St. George.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Might suggest my late husband.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, yes, of course. Is anyone you see as the dragon?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, any dragon. We'll discuss the details when the new plans are drawn.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, thank you so much, Mrs. Hamilton. I. I hate to be rushing, but Julia's waiting for me and I. Oh. Oh, my goodness.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

What is it, Bishop?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, this. This chair. I seem to be sticking to it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

How in the world could that have happened?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I have a very good idea.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh, Stevens. Stevens.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, madam?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

There's something wrong about the bishop's chair.

[Commercial Announcer]

Oh, it must be the new varnish, madam.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

The finisher should have warned us.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I trust I am not damaging the chair?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, not at all. Stevens, call the furniture shop. Call a plumber, get some turpentine. Do something.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

At once, madam.

[Commercial Announcer]

I'll have His Reverence delivered in no time at all.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Really, Bishop, it hardly does any good.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

For your pace that way.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

But it's almost 10 o', clock, Mrs. Hamilton, and Julia's waiting. If I could only just shake this chair loose.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'm afraid Stevens is having difficulties. Difficulty finding a workman. It's rather late, you know.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, I. Yes, I know.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, don't be nervous. Have a chair.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Thank you very much. I have a chair. Mrs. Hamilton, may I. May I use the telephone?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Of course. It's right here.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

You're very kind. Hello, Matilda? Matilda, this is Bishop brougham. I'm at Mrs. Hamilton's and I want to come home. Matilda, I'm afraid you're going to be a little shocked. Will you please bring me over a pair of trousers?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry. We waited and waited for you. Why didn't you come?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes. What kept you so long at Mrs. Hamilton's?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

A chair and other things.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, it was wonderful on the lake. And you should have seen Dudley. He skates divinely.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Just as though he had wings.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I can just imagine.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Well, I. I better go up and see if Debbie is covered.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

I'll be right down.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Now then, Dudley.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

There is one thing I know. Julia is absolutely blameless.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Of course she is.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

You deliberately stopped me from joining you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Julia had a very good time and You? Delightful. Of course, I was only there by proxy as your representative.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Is that included in the normal duties of an angel?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ah.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Sometimes, Henry, angels must rush in where.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Fools fear to tread. I haven't the faintest idea what that means and I don't want it explained to me. Furthermore, I. I've solved my problem and you can go.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

So Mrs. Hamilton is giving you the money for the cathedral. So you made a slight sacrifice of principles, Henry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Look at that picture. Isn't that glorious edifice worth it?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm not so sure of its glory at a time like this.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, you're not?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No. These are lean years for the world, Henry. So many people need food, so many need shelter that one big roof could make many little roofs.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, it's done now. It's all. It's all settled. You came here so I could get a cathedral. And I've got a cathedral. And now there's only one more thing I want from you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

And what's that?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Get out. I want you to get out of here at once.

[Commercial Announcer]

In just a moment, David Niven, Loretta Young and Cary Grant will be back at the Camel screen Gill microphone in Act 2 of the Bishop's Wife. Offhand, you wouldn't say that an angel, a bishop and his wife are the best subjects for light, sentimental comedy, would you? It takes a deaf director to mix these unusual ingredients properly. And the best kind of acting. Yes, it takes the kind of superior ability that can be attained only through experience. Experience is the best teacher, whether it's in making a motion picture or choosing a cigarette. Millions of Camel smokers know that, you know, more people are smoking Camels than ever before. Yes, millions of smokers choose Camels after trying and comparing different brands of cigarettes in their T zones. That's tea for taste and tea for throat, where you judge any cigarette. They compared the different brands for flavor, for mildness and for all round smoking pleasure. Yes, experience has taught smokers everywhere that it's Camels for rich, full flavor and cool, cool mildness. More people are smoking Camels than ever before. Experience is the best teacher. Try a Camel on your T zone. See if you don't agree with millions of other smokers that Camels suit your T zone to a te. And remember, Camels by the carton are the best.

[Podcast Host]

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[Commercial Announcer]

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[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It was a shock, of course, to come downstairs and find Dudley gone. But of course I know now he really wasn't gone. The very next afternoon Christmas Eve, while Henry and I were out making calls, Dudley was busy in Henry's study.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Hmm.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What have we got here? Oh, my Henry. Sermon. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to. Same old stuff. Dry as dust. Oh, I think we ought to improve on this. All right, you old Remington, take a sermon. Yeah, that's a general idea. Now keep it up. Fine, fine. Now you stay with that until you're through. I've got a little cord in the.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I appreciate your dropping in, Mr. Dudley, though I'd no idea the bishop had engaged an assistant. Can't imagine why he didn't tell me.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, well, he's been so busy. Lovely home, Mrs. Hamilton.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, I'm quite proud of it. Furnished entirely in antiques, you know. Except the piano, of course.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

The piano, you know, I was just admiring it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, do you like it?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, yes, indeed.

[Podcast Host]

The.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

The piano is my favorite instrument. Next to the harp. Ah, nice tone.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I have it tuned every two months. I always say that if you want to get the best out of a piano, you've simply got to.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

What?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

What's that? Your claim.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

This?

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'm the only living person who knows that composition.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes, it's a shame that only you and I appreciate the lost genius of Alan Carteret.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You know about Alan Carteret?

[Additional Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Of course.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

He was brilliant. Killed in the Battle of San Juan Hill.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But that was 50 years ago. You couldn't have known.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm a lot older than you think.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Still, I. I can't believe.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Now, tell me. Tell me, my dear. Tell me about Alan and you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Alan Carteret was the only man I ever loved. We were engaged to be married. Ellen had nothing and I was afraid of things.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

So he went away.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I never saw him again. I never loved my husband. My whole life has been alive. I can never be forgiven. Never.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Don't say such a thing. You will earn forgiveness.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Are you sure? Sure?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes, I'm sure. Now, chin up, Agnes. I believe that Henry and Julia are here.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

They are? I didn't hear the doorbell.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

You will.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, but I can't see them now. I won't.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, of course you will. You'll welcome them in your usual warm hearted manner. Mrs. Hamilton is expecting you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Will you go right in, please? Dudley, you will stay for dinner, won't you?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, I'm afraid I can. I have a great deal of work to do. But go on. You mustn't keep them waiting.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, yes. Excuse me for a moment.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Mrs. Brome, my dear.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

How sweet of you to come.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

And Bishop.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

And Merry Christmas to you, too. Mrs. Hamilton.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, come now. We're such good friends. I shall call you Henry. And you must call me Agnes.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

And, Julia, you too.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Won't you, my dear?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Well, yes. Agnes, I was just saying to Dudley here that.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why, that's strange. He's gone. Dudley? You mean he was here?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I should have known it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Henry, he's the most marvelous person. How did you ever find him?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

But it was more or less of an accident.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It was a miracle. Oh, indeed it was. Why, in just a few moments, he.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Made me understand so many things. Henry, I must talk to you.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

It's most important.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

About the Memorial Chapel. You've changed your mind?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes, I've changed it completely.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

I'm going to give my money to.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Those who really need it.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

To the hungry and the homeless, here.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

In this city and everywhere. And, Henry, I want you to direct the whole thing.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No cathedral.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, Henry, isn't it wonderful? What, Dudley's?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Yes, wonderful. Oh, thank you very much, Mrs. Hamilton. Good evening.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But, dear, where are you going?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'll be home, Julie. I don't know. Sometime later on, I go for a walk or something. Stop, Mrs. Hamilton. I can take. Take that in my stride. But Julia. Julia. Julia, too.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I can't fight back.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Why not, Henry?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Why can't you fight for Julia?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Fight against Dudley? You're not even trying. How can I fight him? He's an angel.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Of course.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

That's where you have the advantage, Henry. Advantage?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Remember, Dudley's an angel.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But you are a man.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

A man. That's right.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Yes, that's right.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I am a man. I say, Reverend, were you talking to me? No, I. I was just. Merry Christmas, my friend. Merry Christmas. Oh, Merry Christmas to you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

D. Oh, Julia. I was just saying good night to Debbie. I. I left a little doll on her bed. Don't be surprised if she calls it her angel. It's. It's a sort of remembrance.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, you're going away? Yes.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Yes, I think my work here is almost finished.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Where will you be going now?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Wherever they send me.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Who are they?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

My superior officers.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Dudley, don't go.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

I'm sorry, Julian, I must.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

But this last week, ever since you came, everything's been so wonderful. Just like heaven on earth. Debbie, I don't want you to go.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Believe me. Julia, I haven't any say in it. You do believe me?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Yes.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Yes, I believe I'll go up and look at Debbie now. Goodbye, Dudley.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Goodbye.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Julia?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, are you in here?

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Oh.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Oh, it's you.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, hello, Henry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Dudley, I have never before fought with an angel, but I suggest that you take off your coat and put up your dukes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Henry.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Henry, don't you realize that as an angel, I could quite possibly destroy you with a bolt of lightning?

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I don't care. Julia means more to me than my life. I'm not going to lose her.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Put down your fist, Henry. I have good news for you. I'm going.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

I'll accept that as a fact when I see it happen.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, you can trust me, Henry. You see, your prayer has been answered.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Well, that's not true. I prayed for a cathedral.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

No, Henry. You prayed for guidance. It's been given you. Oh, just a minute, sir, please. Well, goodbye, Henry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Dudley, if we should need you again, would you come?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Not I. I should ask for an assignment at the other end of the universe.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Because I was so difficult. I'm sorry, Dudley.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Oh, no. This difficulty was in me. Take her in your arms, Henry, and hold her tight. Coming, sir. Kiss her for me, you fortunate Henry.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

He's gone. Just disappeared.

[Dorothy (Cary Grant's wife character)]

Henry, dear, the bells have started.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

You have a sermon to preach. You know, you'll have to hurry if you're going to get there. Henry, what is it?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Julia.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Julia, darling.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Why, Henry, no.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

That's what I call kissing. Henry. I couldn't have done as well myself.

[Commercial Announcer]

Our stars, Loretta Young, Cary Grant and David Niven will be back in just a moment. According to a nationwide survey, more doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette. This survey was conducted by three leading independent research organizations. They asked 113,597 doctors, doctors in every state in the Union, what cigarette they smoked. The brand name most was Camel. Well, of course, doctors smoke for pleasure, just like everyone else. And for pleasure, millions of smokers choose Camels rich, full flavor and cool, cool mildness. And now I know I'm speaking for millions when I say, thank you, Cary Grant, David Niven and Loretta Young, for your captivating performances. And, Loretta, may I add how happy we all are about your Academy Award nomination for the Farmer's Daughter.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Oh, thank you, Roy.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Well, it couldn't have happened to a nicer girl. You know, this is Loretta's second appearance with the Camel Screen Guild Players in.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

A month, which just shows how we all feel about the Motion Picture Relief Fund and its country house, both largely supported by this program. Am I right, Brother Grant?

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Brother David? I'll say amen to that for two reasons. I'm thinking of the men in the service men's hospital who get free Camels every week. The gift of the makers of Camel cigarettes. Among the hospitals to receive free Camels this week are The Veterans Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware, the US Army Brook General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, and US Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. Well, happy smoking, gentlemen. Good night.

[Peg Lincoln (Loretta Young's character)]

Good night.

[Grant Benton (Cary Grant's character) / Ben Bentley (David Niven's character)]

Good night.

[Commercial Announcer]

Don't forget, Monday night is always a brilliant event in the Camel screen. Gill Theater, Hollywood's greatest stars in Hollywood's greatest stories. Next Monday night, another great radio school. It was a smash hit on Broadway and a smash hit on the screen. That hilarious study of Back Bay, Boston, the Lake, George Apley. It will star Ronald Coleman, Peggy Cummins, Richard Hayden and Edna Bess. Be sure to listen. The Bishop's Wife was directed by Bill Lawrence, adapted for radio by Harry Cromwin with music by Wilbur Hatch, and was presented through the courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn, who whose latest production is A Song Is Born. Cary Grant will soon be seen starring in the RKO production Mr. Blanding's builds his Dream House. David Niven appeared through the courtesy of Samuel Goldman. Listen to Vaughn Monroe with Colonel Stupnagel and their guest Louis Prima on the air for Camel cigarettes every Saturday night over most of these CBS stations. This is Michael Roy and Hollywood saying good night and won't you have a camel. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

[Podcast Host]

We just heard Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven, the stars of the Bishop's Wife. That will do it for this week's show. Thanks so much for joining me. I'll be back next week as we we wrap up our series of holiday movies with one of the big ones. We'll hear the cast of It's a Wonderful Life along with a radio recreation of that timeless classic. In the meantime, you can check out down these Mean Streets, my Old Time Radio Detective podcast. New episodes of that show are out on Sundays with Christmas bonus episodes every Wednesday in December. If you like what you're hearing, don't be a stranger. You can rate and review the show in Apple podcasts or wherever you listen. And if you'd like to lend support to the show, you can visit buymeacoffee.com meanstsotr now, good night until next week when I'll be back with the stars of It's a Wonderful Life, all of them appearing in tales well calculated to keep you in.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Suspense.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ladies and gentlemen, the chief hope of our enemies is to divide the United States along racial and religious lines and thereby conquer us.

[David (Cary Grant's character) / Ray Longman (Chief of Police)]

Let's not spread prejudice.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A divided America is a weak America. Through our behavior, we encourage the respect of our children and make them better neighbors to all races and religions. Remind them that being good neighbors has helped make our country great. And kept her free. Thank you.