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The Falcon: The Case of the King Clubs (EP4713)
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Today's Mystery: The Falcon goes to Berlin to investigate when the books of the US occupation forces show a shortage. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 17, 1952 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Lily Valente; Larry...
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Adam Graham
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Les Damon
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Adam Graham
Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of the Falcon. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. But now I'd like to let you know about Molyb's. You've had cookies before, but not like this. Moly B's Gourmet cookies are the kind of cookies you'll be talking about long after the last crumb. We're talking flavors like Straight Fire with marshmallows, milk chocolate and a kick of Cinnamon Whiskey White, or the Tropical Escape Pina Coladas with coconut White chocolate and Fruity Pebbles. These aren't just snacks, they're experiences. Each cookie is handcrafted in small batches, so every bite is a melt in your mouth masterpiece, whether you're giving them or keeping them for yourself. And I won't judge, these cookies elevate the moment. Now, I've lined up something special for you. Go to mollybase.com, that's Molly B Z, and use the code box 13 at checkout to get 10% off your order. And yes, I'll earn a commission when you use my code. So you're not just treating yourself, you're helping support the show. So don't wait. These cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone with taste buds. That's mollybees.com code box 13. You'll thank me later. And now, from July 17, 1952, here is the case of the King of Clubs.
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Les Damon
Hello? Yes, this is the Falcon speaking. Oh, Martha, I'm glad you called. You'll have to include me out tonight, angel. I'm on my way to Berlin. That's right, Berlin. Seems Army Intelligence needs a troubleshooter in Germany. I know. I don't like it either. That's the sort of assignment that kills me. Once again, the National Broadcasting Company brings you the Transcribed Adventures of the Falcon Starring Les Damon the Adventures of the Falcon Dedicated to private investigators everywhere. Those hard hitting detectives who like Mike Waring, risk their lives to aid law enforcement agencies. So join him now when the Falcon solves the case of the King of Clubs. I don't know how you feel about advertisements. Personally, I love them. Especially the one that goes. Never underestimate the power of a woman. Believe me, Shakespeare never poured more truth into fewer words. Let's go through the pages of history. Eve, Delilah, Cleopatra. Lily Thiessen. And if you've never met Lily, this is your chance. She's a luscious looking female making with the lipstick in her apartment off the Tiergarten in Berlin. Though our armed forces may occupy West Germany, it works both ways. Billy keeps our armed forces occupied. Who is it? It's me, Lily. Open up. Just a moment. Jimmy, darling. What a wonderful surprise. I thought you'd be busy at the office. I had to see you, Lily. I've been going out of my mind since last night. You're sweet. Every time I think of you. Jimmy, behave yourself now. You bad boy. Look what you've done to my hair. Oh, I ran into some character on your landing. Who was he? How should I know? Well, he must have been up here. Tall, thin boy, Blonde hair. You don't trust me, you're done, right? You're not kidding me, Lily. I know all about you. And I know all about you. Major Dodge. Why didn't you tell me you were married? Well, what. What makes you think I am? I met your wife yesterday when I did in London. No. Yes. She's a very lovely woman, Jimmy. A little thin perhaps, but most charming. Lily. You didn't say anything to her? Of course not. Leapster, would I do anything to hurt you? I just know now what I have to do. What do you mean? Well, naturally I can't continue seeing you. It wouldn't be fair. Lily, I won't give you up. Then it's very simple. Divorce your wife. No, no, no. I can't do that to Grace. But you have no objections doing it to me? Lily, you don't understand. Grace is a wonderful girl. And I'm a mercenary female without a conscience. Yes. Yet you love me. I'm crazy about you, Lily. I can't give you up. And you won't give up your wife. You do have a problem, darling. All right. I'll give you till the end of the week to solve it. All right, Jimmy, what is it? What's what, Grace? Well, there's something bothering you. You want to tell me about it? There's nothing to tell. If there's any way that I can. I tell you, it's nothing. Now, for Pete's sake, lemme alone. Of course. I'm sorry, Grace. I don't know what's come over me. Oh, you've been working too hard. What you need is. Oh, de. I'll get it. Just a second. Gutenhavan. Gutenhavn. Is Herr Meyer Dodge in? Yes. I wonder if I might have a word with him. Who is it, Grace? Well, it's someone to see you, Jim. Mr. Keller. Fritz Keller. You probably don't remember me, Major. No, I don't. We met for a few short minutes this afternoon on the landing at 41 Voltenstrasse. Oh, comes back to you now. Yes. What do you want? I would prefer to discuss this privately, Grace. Do you mind? Of course not, Jimmy. I'll run over and talk to Twyla. It's been nice meeting you, Mr. Keller. The pleasure was all mine. I'll be back in about 20 minutes, Chief. Yes, that'll be fine. Lovely woman, your wife. All right, Keller, what's on your mind? You might at least invite me to sit down. I don't think you'll be staying long. I trust you will appreciate my position, Major Dodge. We Germans are a poor people. Circumstances often compel us to do things we cannot help. In my case, I have a rare opportunity to go into business with one of my compatriots. Unfortunately, we lack capital. So. So I would be obliged if you would loan me 45,000 marks. That's 10,000American dollars. Are you crazy? It isn't as though I have no security to offer. In exchange, I am prepared for turnover. This. Where did you get these pictures? Doesn't Lily photograph beautifully? Personally, if you think I'm gonna let you blackmail me. Such an ugly word. All I asked was a loan. Of course, there is the chance you will never be repaid. Why, you dirty. Oh, so you. Come on, get up. No one, no one has ever struck a killer and not regretted it. What are you gonna do? Have your seconds call on me. I might even call on you myself. Good. Norman. Major Dodge. I'm sure we shall meet again. Hello? That you, Lily? Really, darling, I've got to see you. Suppose we met at the Kreutzkerning? Have you told your wife about us? No, no. Something's come up. Lily, do you know a Fritz Keller? Hello? No, no. Keller with a K. Why do you ask? He knows about us. He's even got a set of pictures. He wants 45,000 marks for them. How'd that please? Yes. He was the same boy I met on your landing the other day. You think I cooperated with him? I didn't say that. But you intimated this man. Now wait a minute, Lily. Practically accused. I didn't mean it, I swear. Well, what are you going to do? What do you recommend? Let this Keller do his worst. I am not ashamed of our love. No, no, Lily. I don't want Grace to find out about us this way. Then you have no choice but to pay him. Where will you raise the money? Well, I'll manage somehow. You do love me, don't you, Lily? You silly boy. Of course I do. Can I see you tonight? I'll tell Grace. I don't think you better. Jimmy. I want you to be able to give her Keller your undivided attention. He need it a darling. And the major is of the OP I n I. Yes? I'm looking for Major Dodge. Oh, he isn't in. I'm Major Dodge at Civilian Aid. Can I help you? Maybe you can at that. I'm Mike Waring. Mike Waring? Now wait a second. Haven't I heard that name before? I don't know. Have you? Why, sure. You're the private detective they call the Falcon. Not so loud. I'm trying to live it down. What are you doing here? I haven't recalled a temporary duty with army intelligence. Well, sit down. Thanks. I'm Alan. Bruce. You just get into Berlin? No, I've been here for a week doing groundwork. You don't think that we've got a couple of spies on the payroll? You might be. From the looks of your accounts, the Pentagon cables me a $10,000 short. What? Oh, they're crazy. Oh, it's been double checked, Bruce. Someone around here has sticky fingers. How long have you known Major Dodge? Don't tell me you think that Jimmy. He's a possibility. Oh, well, you're out of your mind. You might just as well suspect me. I do. Well, that makes a lot more sense. Jimmy's as honest as they come. Oh, I'm sure you know where I can reach him. Why, no. He and Grace just moved. What's his phone number? I don't think they've got a phone. That's right. He told me he was having trouble getting it transferred. Well, when he gets in, ask him to call me, huh? I'm staying at the Hindenburg. I'll do that. Seeing you, Bruce. You bet. Operator, get me grounded here. 1341. Oh, come on, come on. Hello? Is that you, Jimmy? Yeah. Bruce here. Can you talk? Why, what's up? I don't know, but you better get down to the office. Prado. Washington sent an investigator named Mike Waring to see you. Mike Waring? I thought he was in Rome. Not anymore. He claims we're $10,000 short. What? Yes, he's been sent here to find the guilty critter. But Bruce, you don't think I. Oh, of course not. What do you take me for anyway? Well, is Wearing there now? No, no, he left a minute ago. He wants you to get in touch with him at the Hindenburg. He better do it real fast. What's my hurry? Now listen, relax, Bruce. I'll get to wearing in due time. Thanks for the tip anyway. Taxi. I beg your pardon. You do not remember me? No, I'm afraid not, Fitzkela. I was to see your husband a week ago. Oh, of course. How are you? I wonder, would you care to join me in a glass of wine? Well, I'm sorry, I'm. I'm late for an appointment now. I think this might be to your advantage, Grace. Great. Forgive the informality, but I do hope we can be friends. Perhaps you will accept this portfolio here as I token of my esteem. What is it? Various snapshots of Berlin. For example, here is one of our zoo. Oh, isn't that Jimmy in the foreground? Well, I believe it is. And I'm sure you must know the woman. Yes, I just happen to know that she's an old. These pictures. Your husband's sister, perhaps? Yes. Very lovely. And she looks at him so adoringly. Obviously they are very fond of each other. Obviously. Yes. Well, I hope you will keep these. It's a little sooner of your stay in Berlin. You're very kind. Now if you'll forgive me, Herr Keller, I. Run along. I have work to. Has come. Herr my od. That's right. I. I trust you will forgive this intrusion. My name is Adolf Beimler. Adolf Beimler? Yes. I'm sure it means nothing to you, but we do have a mutual friend. Oh, who? Would you care to venture again? Look, Beimler, I happen to be busy, so if you don't mind. The typical American spirit, Mishpa. You must make every moment count. But then, who can blame you? We are on earth for such a short time. You're quite a philosopher. Yes, in my work one must be all right. What are you getting at? Perhaps this will clear up matters. And I'll put away that gun. Well, you showed an interest in my Profession? Why are you doing this? For money. I know I should be ashamed of myself, but when one is poor. Well, if it's money you want. Get away from that desk. I just want to show you. I said, get away. That's the trouble with you Americans. You are so used to giving orders, you never learn to take them. This will teach you. Can you stop in time? Ask yourself that question the next time you drive your car. If the car in front of you should jam on his brakes to avoid a stray dog, if a child should dash across an intersection, if a tire should blow out, could you stop in time to save a life? Slippery roads, fogged windshields, poor visibility. All of these factors mean that you must be more alert in following simple safety rules at all times. Remember, accidents don't always happen to the other fellow. And now, back to the adventures of the Falcon. Well, I guess it only proves that a little.38 can make some men a big shot. And three hours after Adolf Baimler pumped those slugs into Major James Dodge, I did a tour of the West Berlin police headquarters. Her general, Inspector Schiller, who was in charge, was quite proud of their facilities. The cells were complete in every detail. This one even came equipped with a brunette. Ral Dodge? Yes? You have a visitor. Hello, Mrs. Dodge. Who are you? Mike Waring. You will call me when you are through? Yeah. Thanks a lot, Herr Inspector General. Cigarette? Oh, yes, please. Did the embassy send you? No, I'm here on my own. I'm working for Army Intelligence. I wonder if you'd mind answering a few questions. If it's about my husband's murder, yes, it is. I can only tell you what I told the others. I don't know anything about it. They think you killed him. That's ridiculous. Do you know an Adolf Byler? No. He's the boy who pulled the trigger. Does he claim I hired him for the occasion? So far they haven't been able to ask him. He escaped to the Russian zone and the comrades show a strange reluctance to turn him over. Well, when they do, you'll find that I didn't hire him. Where's my motive? Well, you know your husband was playing around with some fraulein. That is a lie. Then how do you explain those snapshots of Jimmy and the blonde Venus they found in your purse? They didn't mean his face. She was an old friend of the family. What's her name? Gretchen. Gretchen Schumann. Where can I find him? You can't. She moved to East Germany a couple of months ago. Now, look, Mrs. Dodge. I'd like to help you, but I've got to know the truth. Who is this girl? I told you. Her name is Gretchen Schumann. That's what you told me. You don't believe me. Nope. I'm sorry. So am I. Because I'm going to find him. And if you won't help me, maybe I know the party who will. Hey, Schiller. I want out. I wish I could give you lead wearing, but honestly, I don't see how I can. You never know unless you try. Bruce. You think Mrs. Dodge killed her husband? No. Why should she? He was cheating. I don't believe it. Why not? You were covering for him. Who said so? I do. When I saw you at the office, you told me the major had moved and he didn't have a phone in his new place. You were lying. Now, look, weren't you? Yes. I called him right after you left. Why? He was my friend. Even though he had his hand in Uncle Sam's pockets. You'll never get me to believe that. Do you believe he was involved with some female? Yes. How did you find out? I ran into them together a couple of months ago. Is this the girl? Yes, that's Lily, all right. Lily. Lily Tyson. How'd a Dodge meet her? Oh, what difference does it make? Well, maybe I'd like to make her acquaintance the same way. There's a little nightclub on Kunstrasse. It's called Kreutzkenig. Oh, that's the king of clubs. Yes. She. She works there. Doing what? I don't know exactly. Good. Then I'll have a chance to find out for myself. That ought to be fun. Yeah. Must be Lindsay Halbin. Yeah. Smirnoff Martini. Real dry, five parts vodka, one of vermouth. Yeah, make it two, Paul. Unless the gentleman objects. Well, if I do, I'm no gentleman. Go ahead. I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Lily Tilson. Glad to know you, Lily. I'm Mike Waring. You probably think I'm very forward. Well, wouldn't have it any other way. I hate retiring women. You intend to stay long in Berlin? Well, up to a minute ago, I was ready to leave, but now I'm beginning to like it. You are very gallant. Yeah. Your drinks, sir. Oh, yes, yes. Keep the change. Donkey's there. Thank you very much. That's all right. What is most unwise, displaying all that money. It may give people ideas. Well, if it gives you any, I'm all for it. You think your wife would approve? My wife? Well, I noticed that wedding ring. Oh. Oh, where is she? Oh, she's back in New York. She wouldn't leave the kid. You have children? Uh huh. 6. You are kind of young to have so many. Well, I got an early start. Tell me about her. Elsie? Greatest little girl in the world. Real wonderful mother. Imagine, get eight servants in the house and she won't leave the kids. You have eight in hell. Well, I mean on the permanent staff, of course. When we throw a shindig, we bring in a dozen more. You must be very wealthy. You leave it to Waring. I do all right. But it is so noisy here. Why don't we go over to my place? What? I have a little flat near the Tiergarten. I think you might like it. Well, gee, would. Would we be alone? Surely you are not afraid. Oh, no, no. I was just thinking of the little woman. She might not understand. Don't you have a saying? What you do not know can never hurt you. Hey, that's right. Then your ay can never be hurt. Shall we go? Well, here we are. Yep, here we are. Wait till I turn on the lights. Hey, this is all right. You like it? Like it? I think this is the softest touch since Lanolin Plus. I just hope Elsie would understand. I'm sure she would. Sit down. What about you? I'm just going to slip into something a little more comfortable. Wait a minute. Don't worry, Liz. I won't be long. Hello. An overfilled right. I say, Lily. I'll be right with you, Michael. Help yourself to a drink. Hallo, Fritz. Yeah, Lily. Oh, you know, this is not very bright, Lily. There are extenuating circumstances. I just discovered Jimmy Dodge's successor. What? I met another American. What is his name? Mike Waring. Is he rich? He also has a wife and six children. He sounds most interesting. That's why I thought you should make his acquaintance. Oh, and bring along your camera, fritz. I think Mr. Wearing will prove a most photogenic subject. Go away. There's nobody home. Oh, hold it. I'll be right there. Where the devil is my rope? All right, I'm coming, I'm coming. Yeah? Michael Waring? That's right. My card, sir. Fritz Keller, at your service. What can I do for you? I prefer to discuss that inside. May I? Why not? You sit down. Thank you. What's on your mind, Fritz? I am a photographer by trade. You're Waring. How so? So I thought perhaps you might like a set of pictures as a souvenir of your visit to Germany. No, I don't think I'll need them. I've seen the concentration camps and gas chambers at Guchenwald and Dachau. I remember that for quite a while. You must understand, we Germans knew nothing of what was going on. Oh, sure. All you people thought they were rest homes for the aged. I refuse to be involved in a political discussion. I have more important business. Perhaps you would care to see a portfolio of my work? Yeah, sure. Love to. That's nice. You recognize the lady? Yeah, it's Lily Thiessen. She looks wonderful, but I don't think it did me justice. But it is undoubtedly you. Oh, yeah, it's me, all right. I'm willing to sell them for 45,000 marks. Do I get a discount if I buy in gross lots? If you think I'm joking. No, no, I think you're quite serious. You would not care to have your wife receive a set with my compliments? My wife? I believe her name is Elsie. Oh, Elsie. Say, Fritz is a photographer. Maybe you'd like to see a picture. I think there was one in this magazine here. Yeah, she does a lot of modeling. Yeah. Here we are. Now, what do you think of Elsie? But this is a cow. That's no way to speak of the woman I love. But you told Lily. She didn't take me serious. You tricked us. I guess I should be ashamed of myself. No, I would not advise you to try that again. You never should have said that, Fritz. I'm the kind of a kid who can't resist it. You pulled the same stunt on Major Dodge, don't you? I say you did. Don't bother getting up, Fritz. Just stay right there till I get dressed. I'll call you as soon as I'm ready. I must admit that you build a very substantial case against the man Hairwaring. But you don't believe he was responsible for Major Dodge's murder? Franklin. Oh, thank you. Han Spector Ger. Shut up. He practically admitted to me. I did nothing of the kind. Why, you dirty. Please. Well, I'm sorry, Schiller, but what does it take to convince you people anyway? What it requires in your country. Evidence. Well, you know he and Lily Tsen were working this blackmail racket on Major Dodge. Can you prove it? Yes. Through his wife. You gave her a duplicate set of those pictures. Aha. Then she knew that her husband was untrue. Yes, she knew, all right. But she didn't have him killed. Fritz here did. Why should I? Well, maybe he wouldn't pay off, but he did. If you gentlemen will examine my bank book, you will find a deposit entry of 45,000 marks on the 7th of July. But if Dodge paid him, then there was no reason for me to have him killed. And why did you give those pictures to his wife? I thought she might be interested. Apparently, she was. If I can be of any further service to her during her trial, please feel free to call on me. Couldn't hurt my head. You and your children can expect to live long, thanks largely to better medicine and surgery. But you could expect to live even longer were it not for the danger of automobile accidents in the 15 to 25 age group alone. Traffic accidents wiped out 300,000 years of life last year. If driver education could be taught in all of our high schools instead of only a third of them, it might someday help to save the life of your own son or daughter in your own automobile. Remember to drive as though your life depends on it. It does. And now back to the Adventures of the Falcon. Well, now I know how Hitler must have felt when they dropped a blockbuster on the Reich Chancellery. He must have been real upset. And after Fritz Keller bowed himself out of Schiller's office, the air Inspector General and I looked at each other. I don't know what he saw, but I was disappointed. Then I thought of Grace Dodge. That didn't cheer me up either. Mr. Waring. Hello, Mrs. Dodge. You don't look too happy. He isn't my fault. Yeah. I had a nomination for the party responsible for your husband's murder, but the convention turned me down. Who was it? Fritz Keller. Wait. I don't know the gentleman. Well, he knows you. He gave you that set of pictures of Jimmy and Lily Thiessen. Is that what he claims? That's what he claims. He's lying. We can't prove it. Fraud, Dodge. Go right ahead. Now, look, angel, if you think by denying everything, you can escape the rope, you're wrong. Fritz was blackmailing your husband. If he was, I had no knowledge of him. I hate to contradict a lady, but you did. On the 5th of July, you were called by Meyer, Albrecht and company. Who are they? A brokerage firm here. They deal in American securities. Frau Dodge and her husband jointly held several shares of stock. To sell them both, their signatures were required. Well? Albrecht thought your signature was forged. He called you to verify it. And I told him it was genuine. Then obviously you knew your husband was being blackmailed. Wait a minute. Hold it, Schiller. I think I see it now. It was apparent to me long ago. No, I tell you, you're making a mistake with a little Luck. I can prove it. Keep your fingers crossed, angel. We're gonna need all the help we I don't get. Hurry. You feel Grace? I'll do thing I. What does big brew thing? I want to help get a trap. Yeah. You believe Grace had her husband killed? Of course not. Well, that makes two of us. What do you think was the killer's motive? Money. That's what I think, too. The $10,000 that Fritz Keller got. No, the 10,000 was lifted from the office. But you said Keller wound up with that. No, it wasn't the same money. Jimmy raised his by selling some personal stocks that he and his wife owned. I don't get it. Well, you see, there were two sums of $10,000 involved. The one Dodge paid off to killer and the one you lifted from the office. What? Yes. You had Dodge killed to cover the thefts. Do you realize what you're saying? Of course. Why do you think I invited you to drive me down to police headquarters? No. Just keep going, Bruce. You're on the right road. You took the wrong one when you turned to murder. Now you're doing fine. Well, you like it here? Hair? Very. Yeah, but it doesn't seem the same without Lily. I sure would like to have another couple of pictures taken with her. Well, just to show my friends in America they have no idea what could was on here. You are leaving for the United States shortly. Tomorrow morning. And that's too far off. I'd leave tonight if there was a plane out. The children's. You. There's a cablegram for you. Ordered from your house. You open it. You are not curious? I know what it says. You're gonna leave me stuck here in Europe forever. No, you are wrong. What? You are to leave the continent immediately. I don't believe it. Let's see that.
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Adam Graham
See?
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Les Damon
They are sending you to North Africa. Oh, no. Good night, Herr Inspector General. The Case of the Broken Key. The Case of the Broken Key. That's the title of next week's Adventure of the Falcon. When Mike Waring learns that although love may laugh at locksmiths, murder is no joke. The Adventures of the Falcon are based on the famous character created by Drexel Drake. Produced and transcribed by Bernard L. Shubert, written by Eugene Wang and directed by Richard Lewis. Les Damon was starring the Falcon, with Lily Valente as Lily. This program came from New York. Fred Collins speaking. You can make a difference in someone's life, including your own, with a job in home care.
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Adam Graham
These jobs offer flexible schedules, health care.
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Les Damon
Retirement options and free training. They also provide paid time off and opportunities for overtime. Visit oregonhomecarejobs.com to learn more and apply. That's oregonhomecarejobs.com.
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Adam Graham
Welcome back. It was fun to have the Falcon go undercover. Six children seemed to be overdoing it a tad, but it ended up working for them. Of course, the Falcons job could have been simplified with better communication with the police. The key to the whole case was the $10,000 being taken twice, and the whole blackmail thing that took up 70% of the episode was just a red herring. It's a bit weird to hear Hitler used so casually in dramas of this era. Now I know how Hitler felt is not a line you would expect to hear today. Of course, it's important to keep in mind Hitler's death was relatively recent, just seven years before this episode. I guess it'd be kind of like using a Saddam Hussein or Muammar Gaddafi reference in a modern context, though they've both been dead longer at the time of this podcast than Hitler had been when this episode was recorded. On a more serious note, we did get this idea of Germans claiming to be non political, which is a recurring theme in radio programs of the era. It drew from the fact that Hitler rose to power and maintained power through popular support. And yet the Allies, on occupying the country, found a mathematically improbable number of people claiming to have been non political or having nothing to do with what happened. The lack of accountability and responsibility provoke these sort of references. The phrase used in the closing tease was not one I was familiar with, and so I went on some research about Love Laughs at Locksmith. There was actually an 1803 play called Love Laughs at Locksmiths. And then in 1805, the British painter Thomas Rowlandson created a painting with that title in the foreground. An elderly man fumbles with an oversized padlock on his door. Beside him, a servant balances a basket of poultry on his head, and his eyes go to the background where a young woman is descending from a window on a ladder into the arms of her lover, an army officer. Phrase's genesis goes back a couple centuries further to William Shakespeare. Now, contrary to the unscrupulous meme maker I found who made it a direct quote from Shakespeare. No, that's not true. But in his long poem Venus, an Adonis, he wrote, were beauty under 20 locks kept fast, yet love breaks through and picks them all at last. And I do want to say that I hope everyone enjoyed the baseball replays that we did last week. Now I'd like to tell you how our vacation went, but the nature of these recording breaks and our recording schedule right now is I'm actually recording this episode before we leave, so there won't actually be a post trip episode that I record until either Thursday or Friday. That bit of honesty out of the way. Now it's time for listener comments and feedback. And we start out on the site called X, where Itchy Richie writes they should rename him to the Man Called Y or something like that. Did this series even run at the same time as the Man Coldx back in the day? Well, a great question. Thanks so much. The Man Codex and the Falcon overlapped each other quite a bit in their run. Although the Falcon first began running earlier and stayed on radio later, the Man Called X actually ended right before changes to the Falcon began. On May 29th of 1952, the last episode of the Man Called X aired. Then on June 8, 1952, you had the case of the dirty dollar, where the falcon all of a sudden was tired of being a private investigator. And then two weeks later, you had the case of the Vanishing Visa, which began our current storyline. Now, we don't know why the Man Called X ended, whether it was ratings unlikely or it may have been a matter of paying Herbert Marshall's salary, but it wasn't because interest in the Cold War had subsided. Now, did somebody at NBC say, you know, we need another spy program to keep going through the summer, and we already have Les Damon cast in the Falcon, and the private detective shows are kind of falling out of fashion, so why don't we make the Falcon into a spy show? Now, we don't know that that happened at NBC, but it certainly could have. And finally we go to Instagram, where Zoom to Zoom writes, I'm curious, just why do they call the guy the Falcon when it's called the Falcon? Just chalk it up to the human tendency to put the emphasis on the wrong syllable. All right, well, now it's time to thank our Patreon supporter of the day. And I want to go ahead and thank Maurice, patreon supporter since January 2024, currently supporting the podcast at the shamus level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Maurice. And that will do it for today. Join us back here on Thursday for an episode of and next Thursday we'll be bringing you the first part of a miniseries based on the novel the Moonstone. And next Monday we'll be back with another episode of the Falcon. But join us back here tomorrow for.
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Les Damon
Charlie Chan, where There are three, or rather four men. I should like to question you regarding John Ryder, Madam's second husband. I know she never corresponded with him. I don't imagine she thought of him anymore. Have you the slightest idea why she separated from him? But I can give you a notion.
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Adam Graham
Madam has had scrapbooks of news clippings.
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Les Damon
From all over the world.
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Adam Graham
I ran across this one the day before yesterday.
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Les Damon
Yes.
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Adam Graham
Yes, this is it.
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Les Damon
Yes. Ellen Landini Snowden, recently divorced singer in a cabin up in the ravine. Ellen Landini, formerly the wife of Dudley Ward, California millionaire, but who was recently married to John Ryder, is snowed in for the winter at Calico Mine. Yes, yes, I remember that. Snow was 25 foot deep that year. Remember John saying they burned candles all day? It has aspects of romantic situation rather than grounds for divorce. That's exactly what I said to Madam when I read it. Oh, I was somewhat younger then.
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Adam Graham
Madame burst into laughter.
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Les Damon
Romantic. She cried. Romantic. To be shut up in one room.
- [40:45]
Adam Graham
For eternity with the most colossal bore.
- [40:47]
Les Damon
Since the world began. A sullen egoist with the conversational powers of a mummy. In a week, I loathed him.
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Adam Graham
In another, I despised him.
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Les Damon
In a month I could have killed him and he me.
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Adam Graham
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Les Damon
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