The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch (EP5006)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Episode: The Saint: The Corpse Said Ouch (EP5006)
Date: June 29, 2026
Host: Adam Graham
Starring: Vincent Price (as Simon Templar, The Saint)

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Overview

In this classic mystery episode, the suave and witty Simon Templar—known as The Saint—finds himself tangled in a web of mistaken identity, murder, and jewel smuggling. The case begins when a very much alive woman, Frances Blake, reads her own obituary and seeks The Saint’s help, only to discover that the real victim is someone else wearing her distinctive plaid coat. As Simon investigates, he uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving a dry-cleaner, nightclubs, and a hidden stash of stolen jewels—all delivered with the series’ trademark charm, banter, and suspense.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Corpse Who Says "Ouch": The Case Begins

• [03:18] Frances Blake seeks Simon Templar at night, announcing, “Because I’m dead.”
• Simon learns her obituary is in the paper, and the body is at Restwell Chapel.
• Simon’s peak investigative humor:

  “Well, I had to make sure I wasn’t dreaming... Also, I never heard a corpse say ‘ouch.’” — Vincent Price (Simon Templar) [04:20]

2. The Funeral Parlor and the Mistaken Identity

• [07:04] They visit Restwell Chapel to inspect ‘Frances Blake’s corpse’.
• The body resembles Frances and wears her coat, identified by a name tag and marked by bullet holes.
• Key realization: The murdered woman is not Frances, but someone killed while wearing her coat.
• Simon suspects the murder was a case of mistaken identity, or that Frances herself was the target.

3. Home Intrusions and Unwelcome Guests

• [11:09] Returning to Frances’ apartment, they encounter Olga, a melodramatic intruder who has ransacked the place, searching for something.
• Olga’s comic yet menacing presence is memorable:

  “I never pinch. Except boys.” — Olga [12:48]

• Simon deduces the apartment is being targeted for more than just Frances’ fashion.

4. Tracing the Stolen Coat: Off to the Cleaners

• Frances reveals her coat had been left at Carter Cleaners the previous week.
• Simon suspects the dry-cleaner’s involvement and investigates, running into the shifty manager, Maxson, who acts evasively when the coat is mentioned.

5. Following the Trail to the Nightclub

• Simon, Frances, and their cabbie Louie tail Maxson to Barker’s Bandbox nightclub, where criminal dealings are suspected.
• [19:34] Simon overhears Maxson being pressured by club owner Barker about missing “stones”—presumed to be stolen jewels.
• After resisting an armed thug and escaping gunfire, they return to Frances’ apartment, only to find Olga murdered, raising the stakes.

6. A Midnight Rescue and the Criminal Confrontation

• [22:05] Frances is kidnapped by Barker’s men and learns the crooks believe she knows the whereabouts of the stolen jewels.
• Simon offers his own life for Frances’, promising to lead them to the “stones.”

7. The Climax at Carter Cleaners

• The group gathers back at Carter Cleaners for a tense showdown.
• Simon employs clever reasoning:

  “Suppose you wanted to hide a tree...you’d hide it in a forest. Therefore… Find a dress that doesn’t belong.” — Vincent Price (Simon Templar) [26:54]

• Among the dresses, Frances finds a cheap garment covered in rhinestones—some of which are the real, stolen jewels.
• Barker swiftly executes Maxson for double-crossing him, while Simon ingeniously uses a steam press as a deterrent, forcing the villains to flee.

8. Resolution and Reveal

• [29:07] Simon explains the scheme:
  • Maxson and Barker used distinctive clothes (like Frances’s coat) to disguise their gang, pinning suspicion on innocent owners.
  • On their last job, a girl wearing Frances's coat stole the jewels, and was murdered by Maxson, who then hid the loot in the cleaner’s shop.
  • Olga, seeking answers, ended up a victim as well.
  • Simon confirms Maxson’s guilt—he knew an incriminating detail only the killer would.
• Frances expresses profound thanks and relief that Simon kept her out of danger.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Simon’s signature humor, breaking tension:

  "Well, I had to make sure I wasn't dreaming ... Also, I never heard a corpse say ouch." — Simon Templar [04:20]

• Olga’s comedic entrance:

  "I never pinch. Except boys." — Olga [12:48]

• Simon’s analogy on hiding evidence:

  "Suppose you wanted to hide a tree ... you'd hide it in a forest. Therefore, find a dress that doesn't belong." — Simon Templar [26:54]

• Witty banter about danger:

  "Pressing machines build up quite a lot of steam pressure. I kicked the outlet pipe off and it ... James, it's you. Finish scrambler. Unless you want to get pub oil. It's getting too hot in here." — Simon Templar [28:19]

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Key Segment Timestamps

• [03:18] Frances Blake’s “I’m dead” introduction
• [07:04] Funeral home and mistaken identity revelation
• [11:09] Olga searches Frances’ apartment
• [15:35] Visit to Carter Cleaners
• [18:46] Maxson tracked to Barker’s Bandbox nightclub
• [19:34] Overhearing the criminal’s argument over “the stones”
• [21:08] Olga is found murdered in Frances’ home
• [22:05] Frances is kidnapped
• [26:54] Simon’s “tree in a forest” clue solves the jewel mystery
• [29:07] Simon explains the criminal scheme and wraps up the case

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Host Commentary (Adam Graham)

Following the drama, Adam Graham reflects on the episode’s cleverness and plot logic:

• “The idea of being a clothes rental shop for criminals is a clever idea that only falls apart when it encounters reality, as we saw in this episode… Not the smartest criminal plan ever, but still an enjoyable episode with a great hook.” [32:26]

• Responds to listener feedback, thanks patrons, and teases the next episode.

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Final Thoughts

This episode of The Saint delivers classic detective entertainment: a distinctive premise (a supposedly “dead” woman on Simon’s doorstep), lots of sharp, witty dialogue, and a convoluted but satisfying crime that’s both deadly and dripping with humor. Vincent Price’s Simon Templar shines with charm and intellect, leading listeners through a tale of mistaken identities, criminal disguises, and fast-paced adventure.

Highly recommended for fans of golden age mysteries, clever dialogue, and the unflappable cool of The Saint.

Transcript

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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 Saint. But first I do want to encourage you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software and you can also support the podcast on a one time basis. Support.greatdetives.net and become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.greatdetectives.net now from August 6, 1950, here is the corpse said OUC.

[Vincent Price]

The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price. The Saints. Based on characters created by Leslie Charteris and known to millions from books, magazines and motion pictures, the Robin Hood of modern crime now comes transcribed to radio starring Hollywood's brilliant and talented actor Vincent Price as the Saints. I'm not home. It's the middle of the night and I'm asleep. I'm in Schenectady, sitting up with a sick aunt.

[Francis Blake]

Hello.

[Vincent Price]

Hello.

[Francis Blake]

Are you Simon Templar?

[Vincent Price]

Well, come in and we'll compare Social Security cards.

[Francis Blake]

Thank you. I thought you were in Schenectady.

[Vincent Price]

Never heard of the place.

[Francis Blake]

Sitting up with a sick aunt.

[Vincent Price]

She recovered suddenly.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, I need help desperately.

[Vincent Price]

Why?

[Francis Blake]

Because I'm dead.

[Vincent Price]

You're what?

[Francis Blake]

Dead.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, well, of course. Some of my best friends.

[Francis Blake]

Simon. My name is Francis Blake. Here, read this. Read that little item down in the corner under obituaries.

[Vincent Price]

Obituaries. Says here that the body of Francis Blake is at the Restwell Chapel. Burial at noon tomorrow.

[Francis Blake]

You see, the newspapers say that I'm dead.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, But I don't know whether to believe them or not. You are Francis Blount.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, of course I am.

[Vincent Price]

Come here a moment.

[Francis Blake]

All right.

[Vincent Price]

Thank you.

[Francis Blake]

Now, Simon, what are you. Ouch.

[Vincent Price]

I beg your pardon?

[Francis Blake]

You. You pinched me. Yes, but.

[Vincent Price]

Well, I had to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

[Francis Blake]

But you're supposed to pinch yourself if you think you're dreaming.

[Vincent Price]

I know, but this way was more fun. Also, I never heard a corpse say ouch. Therefore, you're not dead.

[Francis Blake]

I already knew that.

[Vincent Price]

I didn't. Now that that's settled, I think perhaps we ought to go visit.

[Francis Blake]

Visit whom?

[Vincent Price]

Your corpse. Taxi. Day or night, Rain up. Right. Never mind, Louie. Oh, Mr. Templar. Had I known it was you, I wouldn't have bothered with the whims. Had I known it was you, I just wouldn't have bothered. However, Francis.

[Francis Blake]

Thank you,

[Vincent Price]

Louie. Should perhaps be explained. He's a cab driver I try to avoid. I rarely succeed, which proves to me that my life isn't all that it should be. Keep it clean. And where at this hour of the night are you gone? The Restwell Chapel. Get another cab, Louie. Okay, okay. Some sport. Takes a girl to see a funeral parlor in the middle of the night. I'm Mitty, taking her home. She lives in a funeral parlor. She's dead in a funeral parlor. Who's dead? Ms. Blake.

[Francis Blake]

Ah, me.

[Vincent Price]

Excuse me, but. Louie, don't take your hands off the wheel. I already did. She said ouch. Personally, I would like to find out for myself. But if you say so, I do. I'll take your word for it. Only how are you going to explain to the funeral parlor her riding around in cabs with you? Simple. I am apparently the kind of a man a girl wouldn't mind being seen dead with. The Restwell Chapel at your service, Louis. I know. Wait. But I'm telling you one thing. Considering the type of company you're keeping, I ain't waiting till nobody plays no hot licks in a trumpet. I don't think you'll have to come along, Francis.

[Francis Blake]

All right. I. I've been trying to pretend to myself that it's all some kind of a joke, but that funeral parlor looks too real.

[Vincent Price]

We'll find out soon enough. One nice thing about funeral parlors.

[Francis Blake]

They're always open that you call nice.

[Vincent Price]

She have a point there? Ooh, listen to that doorbell. Chopin, at least.

[Francis Blake]

Ah.

[Vincent Price]

I beg your pardon? I said ah. Ah. Come in, Francis. This is an hour that Comes to all, except in states that don't have daylight saving. I, sir, was referring to your bereavement. Whom are you mourning? We would like to look at Francis Blake. The hour is late, but grief knows no clock. Good heavens. An epigram? We try, sir. If you'll follow me. Thank you. Ah, here we are. And there she is. Beautiful, isn't she? Very,

[Francis Blake]

Simon. She does look like me a little

[Vincent Price]

bit, but hardly enough to explain. How did she get here? Ms. Blakeman? The police brought her. Oh, I see. Who identified her? That was highly necessary. Her coat. Over there in the corner.

[Francis Blake]

Simon.

[Vincent Price]

Wait a minute. Frances. What about her coat? It had her name on the label. Now I shall withdraw. You'll want to be alone with your grief. All right, but make a sound withdrawing, please, so we'll know you're withdrawn. Really, sir, it's no use jesting. The dead never laugh. Well, he's withdrawn.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, that's my coat. It is mine, Simon.

[Vincent Price]

But.

[Francis Blake]

But look.

[Vincent Price]

Yes. Two holes in the front of it. Bullet holes.

[Francis Blake]

Bullet holes.

[Vincent Price]

The girl here, whoever she is, was. Was murdered. Come on, we better get out.

[Francis Blake]

All right, but I'm taking my coat. I don't think it's mine. Not hers. It belongs to me. Even though she was murdered in it. Simon, what was that girl doing with my coat?

[Vincent Price]

Wearing it when she was shot, presumably. There's another question. Perhaps a more important one. Why was she shot in the first place?

[Francis Blake]

I suppose she had enemies.

[Vincent Price]

Have you back again? Yeah, we're back again, Francis.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, thank you.

[Vincent Price]

The little lady lost her place. Francis, where do you live?

[Francis Blake]

The Thornton Towers, Louis.

[Vincent Price]

I heard,

[Francis Blake]

Simon, back there. Why did you ask if I had any enemies?

[Vincent Price]

The coat's a distinctive one.

[Francis Blake]

It's a very colorful plan.

[Vincent Price]

Yes. The girl back at the funeral parlor was murdered while wearing it. The question comes to, was her wearing the coat when she was killed merely a coincidence? Or was she killed because her murderer thought she was you? The Thornton Towers. Yeah. Here you are. Louis and I know. Don't wait on account of your sitting up with a dead friend. Good night, Larry.

[Francis Blake]

Good night.

[Vincent Price]

Good night, folks.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, Simon, it's so good to be back home. My apartment's down the corridor. Simon, I feel terrible.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, you needn't.

[Francis Blake]

But what you said in the cab. She was wearing my coat. A very distinctive one. And then she was shot to death. That girl is dead because of me.

[Vincent Price]

No, we don't really know that.

[Francis Blake]

Well, it must be. So. Somebody thought she was me and killed her.

[Vincent Price]

That's possible.

[Francis Blake]

But then that Means that somebody wants to kill me.

[Vincent Price]

Is this your door?

[Francis Blake]

Oh, yes,

[Vincent Price]

of course. It's also possible that someone didn't like the coat and. Hey, did you leave your lights on when you left?

[Francis Blake]

No.

[Vincent Price]

There's a light in the room ahead.

[Francis Blake]

Well, that's the living room.

[Vincent Price]

You stay here in the hall. I'll go ahead and see who it is. But I. I just want to make sure they're neutral on the subject of plaid coats or you sh.

[Francis Blake]

Oh. Hello.

[Vincent Price]

Hello.

[Francis Blake]

Ah, how. She was beautiful. Your wife.

[Vincent Price]

My what?

[Francis Blake]

Your wife. It's her picture on the desk there. No.

[Vincent Price]

Well, that does seem to be a picture of Frances.

[Francis Blake]

And your name? She is.

[Vincent Price]

My name's Simon.

[Francis Blake]

Ah, it is a name that fills herself with the soul.

[Vincent Price]

No, no.

[Francis Blake]

I knew that tonight of all nights, you would be lonely.

[Vincent Price]

Believe me, I'm not lonely.

[Francis Blake]

I am here. Oh, your wife, she must have been a wonderful woman. She. Your life with her was the magnificent symphony.

[Vincent Price]

No, chamber music would probably be more accurate if you.

[Francis Blake]

And now that she is, alas, gone,

[Vincent Price]

I am here without even a pause for station identification. Look, who are you?

[Francis Blake]

I am Olga. Simon, I. Who is she?

[Vincent Price]

Olga?

[Francis Blake]

Who is she?

[Vincent Price]

Francis? And now that you two have met.

[Francis Blake]

Waiting a moment, huh? Aha. I look on the picture, I look on the flash.

[Vincent Price]

The what?

[Francis Blake]

The flash of which I might adding, your wife is perhaps carrying a little too much here and there. Especially there. Now just a minute.

[Vincent Price]

Mustn't point. Alka. Bad manners.

[Francis Blake]

But I am seeing your wife. She is not dead.

[Vincent Price]

She isn't? That is, Frances isn't. If you like, you could try pinching her.

[Francis Blake]

I never pinch. Except boys. Simon, you are disappointing me. Goodbye.

[Vincent Price]

Well, that was quite a performance.

[Francis Blake]

Personally, I didn't care for her cadenza.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, I don't know. It was a nice cadenza. And the tutti was definitely fruity. That is Francis. The whole thing was camouflaged.

[Francis Blake]

For what?

[Vincent Price]

Take a look at the room.

[Francis Blake]

The room?

[Vincent Price]

Oh yes. It looks as if a junior hurricane had visited it.

[Francis Blake]

You mean somebody of Olga searched the room?

[Vincent Price]

Uh huh. This one. And yeah, the bedroom as well.

[Francis Blake]

But Simon, what was she looking for?

[Vincent Price]

I don't know. Whatever it was, she didn't find it. Our entrance stopped her search.

[Francis Blake]

Well, I'd better start straightening things up a bit.

[Vincent Price]

Good idea. I'll help you.

[Francis Blake]

Well, shouldn't you be going home?

[Vincent Price]

Oh, I don't think so. You may get some more visitors later on. And rougher ones than Olga. Why? Well, maybe they'll tell us if we ask them prettily. In the meanwhile, yes, Simon, we can practice the overture to that symphony Olga mentioned.

[Francis Blake]

Simon?

[Vincent Price]

Yes?

[Francis Blake]

It's getting awfully late.

[Vincent Price]

Yes, I know.

[Francis Blake]

You really can't sit up all night waiting for someone to come. We don't even know for sure that someone will.

[Vincent Price]

Olga got into this apartment and someone else did before her.

[Francis Blake]

Someone else?

[Vincent Price]

Of course. Your coat was stolen, wasn't it?

[Francis Blake]

Well, I suppose, but not from the

[Vincent Price]

apartment, Simon, not from. Where was it stolen from?

[Francis Blake]

I can't be sure, of course, but I gave that coat to the cleaning shop down the block about a week ago.

[Vincent Price]

Cleaning shop? What's the name of it?

[Francis Blake]

The Carter Cleaners. Why?

[Vincent Price]

Because evidently it started out from there to wind up on a murdered girl's body. Therefore.

[Francis Blake]

Come on, we're going to.

[Vincent Price]

Yes, believe it or not, I'm taking you to the cleaners. Hey.

[Adam Graham]

What?

[Vincent Price]

Oh, Louie. I thought I told you not to wait. This is a free country. Yes. There's a parking limit in this here. Craig, maybe. No, but I waited. But we're only going down the block a little bit. You can't afford a quarter? I like to walk. What do you get from walk? Exercise. And from exercise? An enlarged heart. From an enlarged heart? You know how many people each year drop dead? Add them up, we're walking. Come on, Frank.

[Francis Blake]

Francis. Simon.

[Vincent Price]

You're worried moderately about all those people with enlarged hearts. This is the place, huh?

[Francis Blake]

Yes. Yes.

[Vincent Price]

Front door is shut, but there's a light inside. Let's try. It's locked, however.

[Francis Blake]

I think someone's coming.

[Vincent Price]

Recognize him? Yes.

[Francis Blake]

Yes, that's Mr. Maxson, the manager.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, what do you want? Do you mind if we come in? Look, it may have escaped your attention, but it happens to be after 2 o' clock in the morning. Why do you want to come in the rain? It's not raining. But suppose it starts here? I happen to be a very tired man. You should go home early. I shouldn't be bothered by drunks. I'm not drunk. We've stopped by for Ms. Blake's coat. Coat? The plaid. As I may have mentioned before, we are not open for business. Then what are you doing here? I am crazy about carbon tetrachloride fumes. I'd still like the coat. Oh, then please do stop by in the morning.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, why did you?

[Vincent Price]

I wanted to find out if the cleaning store knew the plaid coat was gone.

[Francis Blake]

But we didn't find out, did we?

[Vincent Price]

No. Nevertheless, we've worried, Mr. Maxon. Thank heaven. Louie's handy. Hey, Louie. Louie. You give up, huh? Yeah. Into the cab, Francis.

[Adam Graham]

All Right.

[Vincent Price]

Well, Name your destination, Mr. Templar. A very long trip. Yeah. Drive to the back of the cleaning store. You'll probably have to go around the block. That alley must lead there. Okay.

[Francis Blake]

But, Simon, why are we going to the back of the store? Because we're going in?

[Vincent Price]

No, because I suspect Mr. Maxim is going out. All this here is maybe none of my business. It isn't. Oh. You know, a remark like that could easy hurt a fellow's feelings. I'm sorry. No, it didn't hurt mine. I'm sorry. Still. But you're not spending this PM in the way a PM should be spent. Nonsense. So far, it's all been good, clean fun. That's what I mean.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, Mr. Maxson hasn't come out of the store yet.

[Vincent Price]

No. He may be coy, however.

[Francis Blake]

But why should he have anything to do with.

[Vincent Price]

He shouldn't. But it's very possible that Simon. Yeah, yeah. Mr. Maxson is shutting up shop coming down the back alley, which confirms something or other.

[Francis Blake]

You mean, if he weren't hiding something, he wouldn't use the back way?

[Vincent Price]

Perhaps we're far enough away from the alley for him not to notice. Look, he's turning the corner. Louie, I am alert. Not for nothing was I a boy scout. Although, actually, when I was a boy scout, four was a certain girl scout. Hold it a minute. He's getting into that. He's a villain. That's a convertible. Everybody knows only villains ride around in convertibles. He started. Louie, here we go. Hey, look, Maxim's stopping. Yeah, I better stop right here, huh?

[Francis Blake]

Simon, he's going into that nightclub.

[Vincent Price]

Interesting place for a store manager to finish his evening's work. Let's go, Francis. Leave me know how the floor show is. I'll be sure to.

[Francis Blake]

Hmm. Barker's bandbox. I've heard of the club.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, and I've heard of Barker. Nothing complimentary either. Well, here it is. And in we go. Dark, crowded and needs ventilation. Floor show. Emphasis on show.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, Mr. Maxon's over there.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, ducking out of the door near the piano. Let's follow in these shifty footsteps, huh? I hope nobody notices with what's going on. Or rather coming off. I don't think so.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, it's so dark in this hallway.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah.

[Francis Blake]

Listen, I can't hear what they're saying.

[Vincent Price]

We can get a little closer than. Now, wait a minute, Bark Mark. I've been waiting long enough. Where are the stones? I told you, the girl disappeared. I know what you told me. Don't give me the stones. Now, suppose you tell me where the stones are. I don't know where they are.

[Francis Blake]

Stones.

[Vincent Price]

Barker's got quite a reputation as a crook of various kinds. Stones are jewelry. And unquestionably stolen jewelry. Having fun, fellas? Hope I didn't frighten you. Lady coming up behind you. Still nosy, people like this. That was her asthma. Yeah. This here's a rot.

[Francis Blake]

How. How cute. Could I see it, Simon? I've got his gun.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, and I've got a fist. Let's see what happens. How gratifying. I hit him and he fell down.

[Francis Blake]

Jake.

[Vincent Price]

Come on. All that could happen to us in here, Jake.

[Francis Blake]

Would be fatal. When they fired at us, I hope.

[Vincent Price]

I know. It's always a little nervous making. Well, here we are.

[Francis Blake]

Thanks, Simon.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, not yet. I'm going in with you. No, for safety.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, you. You think?

[Vincent Price]

Maybe I'm just not taking any chances. Foyer's all right. Living room. Francis.

[Francis Blake]

What?

[Vincent Price]

Don't look across the room. Olga's back, but this time she's staying.

[Francis Blake]

What do you mean?

[Vincent Price]

I hoped you wouldn't see her. She isn't beautiful anymore.

[Francis Blake]

No. Just dead.

[Vincent Price]

I better phone the police.

[Francis Blake]

Wait, Simon. You know, this thing started with Francis Blake being dead.

[Vincent Price]

But it wasn't Francis Blake. It was another.

[Francis Blake]

And then someone else got killed. Olga.

[Vincent Price]

Still not Francis Blake.

[Francis Blake]

But, Simon, the next time. Do you. Do you think maybe it will be.

[Vincent Price]

I guess. Come on, boys. Let's get out of here. Good night, Temple. Good night, Lieutenant. Thanks for dropping over. And exit Algae. Exit Police. Francis.

[Francis Blake]

Yes, Simon?

[Vincent Price]

You better go to bed. I'll stay on. It's almost morning anyway.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, I couldn't sleep. Would you like me to fix us some breakfast?

[Vincent Price]

That's not a bad idea, if you feel up to it.

[Francis Blake]

I don't know how I feel. You stay right where you are. Won't take me more than a few minutes.

[Vincent Price]

All right. Okay. That's all the sound you're gonna make, Sister. The gun's loaded. If you got ideas about yelling for help, remember this. Bullets get to you quicker than help. Let's get out of here. By the service door like I come in.

[Francis Blake]

But Simon and a boyfriend.

[Vincent Price]

You write him a letter from where you're going. If you're lucky, Sister, And I hope you're lucky. You're too pretty to enjoy dying so quick. Hey, Francis, what are you cooking? Steak. Francis, I don't intend to oversee your cooking. But, Francis. Francis. Oh, Here she is, Mr. Barker. Yeah. Nice work, Jake.

[Francis Blake]

Hi. I want to know what this is all about.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, I bet you do. You and me both, baby. What'd you do with the stones?

[Francis Blake]

The stones?

[Vincent Price]

Yeah. Yeah. The chorus girls delight the old man's charm. The stones.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, you mean jewels. I don't have any.

[Vincent Price]

Maybe not, Anya. But you're gonna tell us where they are, won't you, baby?

[Francis Blake]

Suppose I don't know.

[Vincent Price]

I wouldn't care to believe that.

[Francis Blake]

Well, you. You'd better start, because I don't know.

[Vincent Price]

All right, I'll start not believing you. Jake. Yeah? I don't believe her. I don't think she's behaving right. You don't, huh? I don't. Ah. Okay, Mr. Barker.

[Francis Blake]

What? What are you gonna do?

[Vincent Price]

I'll slap you around a bit. It's gonna hurt you more than it hurts me, too.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, no, you. You can't.

[Vincent Price]

Wanna bet? Hold it. Hold it a minute, Jake. I'll get it. Yeah, Barker. Who are you? Simon Templer. You've got Francis Blake there, haven't you? It's your phone call. You must have. Listen, if you don't hurt her in any way, I'll get you the stones you're looking for. She doesn't know where they are. Matter of fact, where are the stones? The Carter Cleaner Shop. Look, don't hand me that. We already been through the joint. But you didn't know where to look. Yeah, that could be a deal. Okay. But your girlfriend will be under a gun all the time. First funny move when she gets it. No funny moves. We'll be seeing you. Okay, Jake. We're going visiting. Maybe we'll trade in a babe with the stones. If the stones are handed over. If they ain't, we'll just trade her in. Good morning. And. Oh, you were here last night. That's right, Mr. Maxson. I was looking for a plaid coat. Plaid? Yes. Maybe it would be here on this rack. Oh, it wouldn't be there. You see, this rack is for dresses. And this is for last night. Sorry to have upset you, Mr. Maxson, but company's coming and I've got to set the table for them. Joint looks clean. No, blue uniforms are on Parker, Jake. Okay, Here we go, baby.

[Francis Blake]

I can walk by my.

[Vincent Price]

Yeah, I know, I know. But I enjoy your company.

[Francis Blake]

Simon.

[Vincent Price]

Hello, Francis. You Temple? That's right, Simon. Hey, stay next to me, sister. I better just lock the door so we won't be interrupted. All right. Where are the stones? They're in the place Here. They must be. I don't like the sound of that. It could be a stall. What's that? And Mr. Maxson, he fell down while he was pressing some suits or something. Yeah. Get up, Max. Come on. Oh. Oh. Oh. Hello, Mr. Barker. Hello, Rat. Oh, you. You don't have to talk that way, Mr. Barker. I can't help it if the stones were stolen from me. If the woman double crossed me. This babe here. Yeah. Why don't you work her over, Mr. Barker and her boyfriend. After all, they're the ones who killed Olga, aren't they? It was a narrow. Never mind Olga. I like the kid. I sent her out. The job. She got it. Business. You got to cut your losses when you have to. I still want the stones. Are you? They are here. They have to be. Then find them. I've looked, but they're hidden cleverly. You sound like a guy up a tree, mister. And in just a couple of seconds, I'm gonna cut that tree down. Tree? Hey, wait a minute.

[Francis Blake]

Tree.

[Vincent Price]

Suppose you wanted to hide a tree so you couldn't find it. Where would you hide it? I ain't interested in hiding trees. You'd hide it in a forest? Of course. Therefore, going through the place, I noticed. Francis, go through that dress rack.

[Francis Blake]

Dress rack?

[Vincent Price]

Find a dress, any dress that doesn't seem to belong.

[Francis Blake]

Well, all right.

[Vincent Price]

I don't get it, boss. Who wants to hide a tree? Get up, Jacob. Maybe it's grab something.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, Simon, I'm not sure what you mean, but this shop is in a pretty exciting expensive neighborhood. All the dresses here are very good ones. Except this one. It's quite cheap. Covered with cheap rhinestones.

[Vincent Price]

Let me have it. Yes, of course it doesn't belong here. Why is it here? Because it's a forest. Looks like a rag to me. Not like a forest. Then suppose you take another look at some of the rhinestones on it. Let me have it. Hey. Most of the things sewn on that dress are cheap rhinestones. But among them are the genuine stars. The ones we've been looking for. Well, nice work, Max. I, I, I didn't know anything about it. Somebody else must have done it to frame me or no kid. Wait a minute, Parker. Wait for what? I'm gonna tell you something, Max. No. Buck. You sure told him. Never did like a double crosser. Hey, where you going? Well, it occurred to me you mightn't like witnesses either. Frankie, stay behind.

[Francis Blake]

I wait.

[Vincent Price]

Pressing machines build up quite a lot of steam pressure. I kicked the outlet pipe off and it. James, it's you. Finish scrambler. Unless you want to get pub oil. It's getting too hot in here.

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[Vincent Price]

You leaving us?

[Francis Blake]

Oh, they've gone?

[Vincent Price]

Yes, Francis, but not for long. The police won't have much trouble picking them up with them all. Forgive me, but I can't resist it with them all steamed up.

[Francis Blake]

Simon, I'm terribly grateful, but I can't resist Francis asking you what it was all about.

[Vincent Price]

Oh, an intellectual, huh? Well, you see, Francis, Maxson and Barker were partners in the jewelry business. Illegitimate. They worked out a nice idea. They'd use very distinctive clothes, left with the cleaning shop as disguises for themselves and their confederates.

[Francis Blake]

Oh, and disguises which couldn't be traced because they'd lead back only to perfectly innocent people who had alibis and everything.

[Vincent Price]

Right. And the last job they did involved a girl who wore your plaid coat while stealing the jewels. Maxson, however, decided he wanted all the jewels for himself. So he killed the girl and hid

[Francis Blake]

the stones and all the.

[Vincent Price]

He had to kill Olga because she suspected something wrong and came to this apartment because that's where the plaid coat came from.

[Francis Blake]

Well, but how did you know that Maxson had killed her back in the shop?

[Vincent Price]

He said Olga had been killed in this apartment. How did he know that?

[Francis Blake]

Because he'd killed her. Oh, Simon, what would I have done without you?

[Vincent Price]

The question is, what are you gonna do with me? You have been listening to another transcribed adventure of the Saint, the Robin Hood of modern crime. Now here is our star, Vincent Price, ladies and gentlemen. Our cast tonight included Shirley Mitchell, Viola Vaughan, Larry Dobkin, Lou Merrill, Tony Barrett and Jack Moyles. This is Vincent Price inviting you to join us again next week at the same time for another exciting adventure of the Saint. Good night. Tonight's script of the Saint was written by Louis Vitis. The music was composed and conducted by Von Dexter. The Saint, based on characters created by Leslie Charteris, is a James L. Safier production and is directed by Helen Mack. Vincent Price is soon to be seen co starring in RKO's production of his Kind of Woman. All you Saint fans will be glad to know that the Saint comic books are on sale at all newsstands. Your announcer is Don Stanley, Brooklyn. Get your programs here tomorrow night. Tune here for Nightbeat. Hear the unusual tales uncovered by reporter Randy Stone as he searches Chicago after dark for human interest stories. Tomorrow night and every Monday night here Nightbeat. And then stay tuned for the First Piano Quartet. Next, Sam Spade cuts a caper. Then Rose Bampton sings on NBC.

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[Adam Graham]

Welcome back. The idea of being a closed rental shop for criminals is a clever idea that only falls apart when it encounters reality, as we saw in this episode. Because this was a pretty predictable outcome. Because any detective who traces clothes back to the legitimate owner, finds out they have an alibi, and then finds out that the garment in question had been sent to the dry cleaner is going to pretty much do exactly what the Saint did. So not the smartest criminal plan ever, but still an enjoyable episode with a great hook. Listener comments and feedback now. And we go to YouTube with a comment from Victor regarding the episode the Death of the Saint. I know it's necessary for the plot, but I don't understand the reason Claire and Maxim are enemies all of a sudden. Well, that's a good observation, Victor. When you listen to the episode, what comes out from Claire is that this is a secret Nazi hunting organization and most of the members of it did not know each other. Which means that while Claire was aware of Maxim, she didn't recognize him on sight and in fact, thought he was an enemy agent. Again, a case more of being a little too secret. Well, now it's time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the day. Thank you to Adrian, patreon, Supporter since January 2020, currently supporting the PODC at the Detective Sergeant level of $7.14 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Adrian. And that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And be sure to rate and review the podcast wherever you download it from. We'll be back next Monday with another episode of the Saint, but join us back here tomorrow for the big story where.

[Francis Blake]

Thank you. Go ahead, Mr. Beckwith.

[Vincent Price]

There's your office night desk. Beckwith. Hiya, Bernie. Where yet? Rollinsville. Back on the hills. Listen, in the middle drawer of the desk, you'll find an envelope marked hold. Yeah, yeah, got it. Good. Open it. Read it. The story I've been working up on my own time. What the heck? Listen, there are only two phone lines into Denver in this town. One is being held open for the police. The other I'm holding starting right now, if this comes through, it'll be exclusive. I'll start reading that story. I'll hang on here. Any questions as you go, ask me, okay? Okay. What are you waiting for up there? The end of the story. If it comes, it'll be murder.

[Adam Graham]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to box Thirteenreatetectives.net Follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram instagram.com greatdetectives From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off this

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[Vincent Price]

Visit your nearby Lowe's.

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