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The Falcon - The Case Of The Falling Star
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Hello?
Yes, this is the Falcon speaking.
Oh, Doris.
No, you like to include me out tonight.
I've got to discuss an idea from movie.
Uh-uh.
No, I can't make it, Angel.
No, I can't miss this.
These characters have dreamed up the perfect switch.
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Once again, the adventures of the Falcon.
Dedicated to private investigators everywhere.
Those hard-hitting detectives who like Mike Wearing risk their lives to aid law enforcement agencies.
So join him now when the Falcon solves the case of the falling star.
It's Sunday afternoon in New York, and in his hotel suite, Ken Marlow,
smashed his way to movie start him by portraying a too-fisted drinking man,
is giving a sample of the performance that made him famous.
Oh, good.
Only this time, Ken isn't acting.
Oh, fix them all.
When I get through those crumbs, they'll know better than the horses.
Yeah.
Well, it's about time, fella.
That's what I thought, too.
Huh?
How are you, Ken?
Oh, Jackie Howard.
Sorry, I was expecting somebody else.
Oh, but she's a lot prettier.
Nothing like that. I'm here with a wife.
It's funny thing. I didn't even know you were in town.
I thought I left you on the west coast.
Well, haven't you heard trailways runs all over the country?
What you got to do is buy a ticket.
Look, Jackie, I know what you want.
I intended to clean up that 15 grand I owe you before I left.
It is 19 or 15, 19.
What's the difference? I'm good for it.
I am. Someone told me you watched up at National Pictures.
They're crazy. I'm in like Flynn.
I'm glad to hear it.
Of course, if they don't pick up your option, you see my position.
As I said, you're in to be for 19 grand.
And as I said, I'm good for it.
I can write my own ticket at any studio.
Who is the number one box office draw on 49?
You?
Well, they are.
No.
There you were.
That was 49, Ken.
Three years is like 300 in Hollywood.
Look, I tell you you got nothing to worry about.
National pick up my option on the 23rd.
And when can I expect you to pick up these IOUs?
Look, Jackie, if you're going to take that out of to it,
you can whistle for your dough.
Nobody pushes me around.
Oh, that's right, I forgot.
You're a pretty tough boy in pictures.
That's right.
Luckily, I never go to the movies.
Let's see, Ikeji.
Let's understand each other, Ken.
You owe me 19 grand.
I expect the heaven on the 23rd.
If I know, it should be...
Hello, darling, I'm back.
Had you seen a busy Laura?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Oh, there's no need to apologize, Mrs. Marlow.
I'm Jackie Howard.
How do you do?
I've heard so much about you.
I wish I could say it wasn't true.
Well, I'm sure I'm in the way, so if you excuse me.
Oh, no, no bother.
I was just leaving.
Well, what do you say, Ken?
Shall we make it for a week from Friday?
I'll do my best.
That's all I ask.
Well, this has been a real pleasure, Mrs. Marlow.
Maybe we'll meet again.
I hope so.
A dirty bum.
What was he doing here?
None of your business.
Darling, I don't want to make a noise like a wife,
but if you will, Jackie Howard, you may...
I said it's not of your business.
Don't you understand?
I'm only thinking of you if you're in a jam.
Please stop nagging.
But all I want is for you.
Oh, you want to do is drive me crazy.
That's my coat.
I'm going to find a place where a man can have a drink and peace.
I know that.
Oh, hi, Steve.
Can I help you?
Yes, Mr. Marlow.
The mind I see him.
Hello, Ken.
I've been looking for you.
How do you watch, Steve?
I just saw Laura.
You're really living your part, aren't you, boy?
The two-fisted he-man.
That's a beautiful shine as she's sporting.
Somebody asked you.
No, but I hate to see you lose her up.
She's one in a million.
Look how she's stuck by you when you've gotten that mess out in Beverly Hills.
Why don't you mind your own business, Steve?
Well, you're not very good at it.
I pay you two hundred bucks a week to take care of my publicity.
I haven't seen my name at print for months.
Sometimes publicity man does a job by keeping his clients name out of the papers.
What kind of a crack is that?
Who squared that beef with that girl in Santa Monica and that little chicken and seen it?
Look, Steve, if you don't like it, you know what you can do.
You know, I was just thinking, if national doesn't pick up your option,
you're going to be in trouble.
Who says so?
I could go to a metro or a fight.
But I got a scoop for you, boy.
They wouldn't let you through the main gate.
Your only chance is national.
Now, you've got to behave yourself until they make up their minds.
Kind of a jam that you get yourself into with Jackie Howard.
Oh, Laura's been blabbing.
She hasn't been doing anything of the kind I saw Jackie and the lobby I put two and two together.
Let's get stop adding and pay more attention to business.
We don't ought to be better off.
Why don't you get me some publicity?
Okay.
Maybe you could stop and run away, huh?
That'll be funny.
I was just pointing out that putting three quarts of booze away
isn't considered front page stuff anymore.
You see, editors are funny.
They ain't a minute.
Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
I got an idea.
Suppose my life was threatened.
Oh, forget it.
Why?
It sounds pretty good to me.
Now, if we went to the car...
In case you haven't heard, Ken,
horsing around with the law is a pretty serious matter.
Okay.
Isn't Mike wearing a buddy of yours?
Oh.
A private dick they call a fork.
What about him?
They keep play ball?
No.
No, Mike wouldn't touch anything this funny.
Why would he have to know?
Suppose we cooked up some anonymous phone call.
It's out.
Why?
Because I thought of it.
Ken, don't be ridiculous.
We're going to handlet my way.
We'll hire the fork and the be my bodyguard.
Then you leak it to the papers.
We're going to be worth a couple of columns.
I don't like it, Ken.
Well, I don't like paying your salary while I dream up the ideas.
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Well, that's the story, Mike.
After the third phone call, Ken thought we ought to do something about it.
I see.
Not that I was worried.
You understand?
I can take care of myself.
But I had to think of Laura.
Laura?
My wife.
You know how a gal worries.
Tell me some more about these phone calls, Marlon.
Do you recognize the voice?
No.
I thought it was a gag at first.
What convinced you otherwise?
Well, this morning someone took a pot shot at me when I was playing golf with Steve.
Did you report it to the police?
He didn't want to, Mike, but I insisted.
What did they say?
They thought it was a publicity stunt.
Is this?
No.
You sure, Steve?
I don't want to look Mike.
You've known me for how many years.
10, 12.
I think I've always leveled with you.
I'm sorry, but you can't blame me for being suspicious.
How did you talk to it headquarters?
A sergeant corps, but now there's a fawny.
If I ever met one.
He happens to be a friend of mine.
Well, no.
Oh, that's old man.
That's old man.
Yes, but.
Any idea who might be after you?
No.
You indulging in any extracurricular activities?
What do you mean?
Women.
You take me for an idiot.
I'm married to the greatest little gal in the world.
You owe anybody any money?
No.
I'm the kind of paysest bills.
I'm always on the dot.
You sound too good to be true.
Ah.
The more I hear of this, the more I convince Corbett was right.
Come again.
The way you tell it, you're the most popular man in the class.
Okay, if that's the way you feel, we'll get somebody else.
There are other private detectives in New York.
And better too.
Come on, Steve.
I'm sorry, Michael.
Oh, forget it.
It's not your fault.
Just say it's a clash of personalities.
You're coming, Steve?
Yeah.
It's a long pal.
I'll be seeing you.
Corbett, give me a call before you leave town.
I will.
Well, I hope you're satisfied.
I am.
I think wearing is going to work out fine.
So help me.
You're nuts.
Didn't you hear me?
I know what he said.
He thinks this is a publicity stunt.
Well, he caught with the prologue.
He'll play ball after the first act.
What are you talking about?
Let's find a phone.
I got to cast a show.
And I know just the boy to play the lead.
Yeah?
Text Riley around.
Who else to know?
Tell him it's Ken Marlow.
Why, you know good loud.
How can you have the nerve?
I can't be sure down, text.
But you thought I forgot about that hundred bucks
you loaned me before I went to Hollywood.
Well, didn't you?
No, this is my first trip to New York in six years.
You could have mailed it.
Ah, that's too impersonal.
I wanted to give it to you myself with a little bonus.
How'd you like to pick up an additional 500?
I don't sound like a Ken Marlow.
I know, I hate.
What do I have to do?
Well, I've got a little part I'd like you to try out for.
In a picture?
It's a play I'm going to produce on my own.
But first, I'd like to see a dress rehearsal.
I don't get it.
Well, my wife doesn't know anything about this
and I'd like to test a reaction.
If you meet me in the Kraken Lobby in 20 minutes,
we'll run over the script.
Hey, Laura, you better order some more ice.
I'm running low.
Oh, I can't.
Yeah, while you're at it, get some juice.
Are you expecting someone?
Oh, Steve Nichols said he might drop around.
Answer the door.
That's the sad gun.
Well, how are you, sugar?
I beg your pardon.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
Well, how are you, sugar?
I beg your pardon.
I beg yours.
Is Hollywood hot shot in?
Who is it, Laura?
What are you doing?
That mine I'll announce myself.
Hi, I'm Marlowe.
Who's a W.
Oh, just an autograph, huh?
Get out.
Now, where'd I put my pencil?
I had it right here, man.
Hey, look at what I found.
Bacon.
That's the idea of the gun.
Well, you can't say you weren't worn, Marlowe.
Your friend reminds him do.
He told you to get it up.
Since you did.
No, you can't.
Get out of my way.
No.
Are you stop biting in?
I'm not afraid.
Get out of my way.
I don't know what you're doing.
Yes, I do.
Look, lady, I got nothing against you.
I get out of the way.
Say what I hear all he is, Ken.
He's afraid of a woman half his son.
I'm warning you, baby.
If you don't get out of the way, I'll...
Well, that you, Haskell.
Oh, it's me, Sergeant.
Well, if it ain't that high, fly and bird the fog.
Welcome to our little nest.
Who writes your material?
Fell out in California.
He works real cheap.
He should.
Say, was Ken Marlowe around to see you this morning?
Yeah.
I spotted it for a publicity stunt.
Yeah, that's what I thought it for us, too.
But I changed my mind.
Someone tried to gun him an hour ago.
Obviously, they didn't make it.
How do you know?
Well, I already talked to you, Mr. Marlowe.
And here's the jacket of the bullet we found in the room.
What do you make of it?
It's a blank.
That's right, Mr. Wearing.
It's a blank.
Marlowe is in no danger at all.
Well, I guess that makes me the chump of the year.
I guess it does.
Well, I had a little help.
Okay, Sergeant, I'll be seeing you.
I got to thank the man who thought me so deserving.
That's you, Laura.
Sorry to disappoint you, Marlowe.
Oh, I am wearing.
Sit down.
No thanks.
I just dropped by to congratulate you on a magnificent performance.
What's eating you?
That was a beautiful job of sucking me in.
You hired whoever took that shot at you.
You're nuts.
Well, I can't figure out how your wife got in the act.
What happened?
She had a little part for herself?
Huh?
I don't think she knew the bullet was a blank.
You don't rate a gal like that.
You've got your nerve.
Get off.
Does that mean I'm fired?
What do you think?
Good.
Come on, Marlowe.
We can't end the scene with you on the floor.
Your public would never stand for it.
Now, get up and make like a hero.
Hi, your mic.
Oh, hi, Sergeant.
I didn't expect to see you again today.
You know me.
Always do the unexpected.
Are you up to see Ken Marlowe?
Yeah.
What happened?
Nothing worth talking about.
Oh, you're too modest.
All right.
So I slapped him a couple of times.
He had it coming.
Maybe the slaps, but not the rest.
What are you talking about?
He's dead, Mike.
He's what?
He's out for all time.
Were you wearing brass knucks?
You're crazy.
I wish I were.
Better get your coat, fella.
We've got a long ride ahead.
And now our has passed since Mike Wearing
was informed Ken Marlowe was dead.
And now at the scene of the crime,
Sergeant Cervet gives our heroes some properly advice.
Listen, Mike, I got it all figured out.
I'm sure you'll be able to cop a plea.
What are you babbling about?
Well, it was self-defense, wasn't it?
You didn't mean to kill him.
And I didn't.
Listen, Mike, I got it all figured out.
I'm sure you'll be able to cop a plea.
What are you babbling about?
Well, it was self-defense, wasn't it?
You didn't mean to kill him.
And I didn't.
When I left here, he was at the other end of the room.
With the back of his head caved in.
Well, let's just sit.
Corbett, how did it get that way?
I didn't slug him from behind.
Well, he must have hit it when he fell.
Against what? That sofa?
It wouldn't hurt a fly.
How about the fireplace?
No, he wasn't anywhere near it.
There'd be blood stains if he were.
There must be something around that caused the damage.
The familiar blunt instrument?
Yeah, let's see those firetimes.
Clean.
Now, how about those bookends?
I don't know how to stain on them.
Listen, Mike, maybe the killer took the weapon with him.
Does that mean you're absolving me?
If we can come up with some evidence?
You think the murder might have walked off with it?
I doubt it.
A lot of blood flowed.
I can't see anyone taking a chance on staining his clothes.
Well, he didn't leave it around for us to find.
Hey, wait a minute.
There's something missing in this room.
What?
And that's just the trouble I can't.
I got it.
Licker, what are you talking about?
Mala was a drinker.
A boy like him would have at least one bottle around.
Hey, you're right.
Where's the trash basket?
Probably in the pantry.
Well, let's get it.
The killer might gamble.
The next time the chambermate came through, she'd dump it
with another second plan.
Hey.
Quite a collection, huh?
There's a baby.
Don't touch it.
I won't.
But mine are probably the only fingerprints that aren't on it.
Everyone else who was up here must have been invited
to help himself.
Yeah, you're probably right.
Hey, Haskell, take this down to the lab.
Well, now you convinced I had nothing to do with this murder?
Yeah.
But if you didn't kill Marlow, who did?
That's what I intend to find out.
Why don't you stay out of this, Mike?
Oh, no.
Wherever tailored this frame did a lovely job.
It was just lucky I didn't fit the picture.
You can't blame me if I want to get my hands on the artist.
I tell you, Mike, I don't know anything about it.
First I heard of it was when the cops phoned me.
They found Ken's body.
Whose bright idea was this publicity starting the first place, Steve?
Ken's.
I didn't want any part of it.
And why did you bring him to me?
I couldn't help myself, Mike.
I was working for the man.
That's another thing I don't understand.
How come you tied up with a heel like Marlow?
The dough was good.
When did you last get it?
According to what I hear now, he was strictly no pay.
When did you get your last salary check?
Come on, Steve.
It'll be easy enough to find out.
Three months ago.
Then why did you stick?
He was on the skit.
No, he wasn't.
National had till Friday to pick up his option.
You think they would have?
Well, there's no telling.
It wasn't even money bet.
Well, who had it in from?
No, what?
Look, Steve, we're no longer playing games.
The old Jew, Doe, must have owed others.
Jackie Howard.
Who's Jackie Howard?
Young's gambling joint or strip.
Ken was into him for around 20 grand.
Is this Howard character in town?
Yeah, staying at the Brighton.
Okay, we got one suspect.
Let's try for two.
What about Mrs. Marlow?
Don't talk like a chump.
She was in love with the guy.
Only certainly didn't rate a wife like that.
Nobody does.
Oh, sounds like you go for yourself.
Oh, it'll be silly.
You know I'm married.
I suppose you feel like a big brother to her.
That's exactly how I feel.
You know something, Steve?
I believe you.
Thanks.
No, I mean it.
I think Laura explains why you continued working for Marlow.
Maybe that's why you knocked yourself out,
suppressing those items that would have ruined him.
You didn't want her hurt, right?
Yeah.
Why, Steve?
You won't make any sense to him like that.
Oh, try me.
First day I met her, she reminded me of Edith.
Edith?
My kid's sister.
She was married to a boy like Ken.
And what happened to her?
She's dead.
Oh, sorry.
Maybe she's better old.
So you transferred your feelings to Laura?
Anything wrong with that?
No, I think it's very commendable.
So I wonder how Laura feels about it, huh?
Yeah.
Why don't I find out?
Well, look, Mike, you're not to bother her.
She knows nothing about Ken's murder.
Well, I've only got your word for it, Steve.
Not that I don't believe you understand.
But I'd like to check these things for myself.
I'll be seeing you, fella.
Who is it?
I'd like to see Laura Marlow.
There's no one here by that name.
I know there is.
This is Mike wearing, Mr. Marlow.
Please, go away.
I'd like to talk to you.
Leave me.
I wouldn't disturb you, but it's important.
Come in.
Thanks.
How'd you know I was here?
Sergeant Corbett told me.
I just saw Steve Nichols.
And Steve sent you here?
No, as a matter of fact, he insisted I leave you alone.
Well, why'd you come?
Because I want to solve your husband's murder.
Ken meant nothing to you.
He was a client.
He tricked you.
I still took his money.
As far as whoever killed him involved me,
I don't forget things like that.
Tell me, what sort of a man was your husband?
You must have some idea.
Yes, but I like the woman's viewpoint.
It was wonderful.
Oh, come now, Angel.
You can't expect me to buy that.
I don't care what you heard.
Sorry, I took a drink once in a while.
Is there anything wrong with that?
What about slapping you around?
He never did.
Well, you can't blame me for jumping to conclusions.
But take a blind man not to notice those bruises on your face and arm.
How did you get him?
I failed.
The question is, did Ken push you?
How dare you?
Look, Mrs. Marlow, I don't mean to be obnoxious,
but we've been a murder to solve.
Did your husband play around on the outside?
No.
What about those stories?
Why is every one of them?
They were started by his enemies.
Oh, so he was just a misunderstood kid?
No.
I understood him, and that's all it counted.
All right, Mrs. Marlow.
I think you're telling the truth.
I'm overwhelmed.
Well, you should be, because if Jackie Howard doesn't turn out to be a liar,
I won't know what to do.
Take care of yourself, Angel.
And I've got to run along.
Oh, I have another one on the front.
Take the chance, Jackie Howard.
Take the chance, Jackie Howard.
Right here, boy.
Hello, Jackie.
My name is Mike Wearing.
What's the idea?
Well, this was the only way I could think of to get acquainted.
I'd like to talk to you about Ken Marlow.
You were a partner?
No.
Private Jackie Howard.
I'd like to talk to you about Ken Marlow.
You were a partner?
No.
Private detective.
We were representing for myself.
I understand Marlow wasn't hooked to you.
Well, you understand that?
Well, you mind holding that match?
Thanks.
Who told you Marlow was in to me?
Steve Nichols.
Well, I got a flash for Steve.
Marlow took care of those I owe you this morning.
I don't see how.
The OG19 Grand, according to the police,
he had only 800 bucks in his checking account.
You paid me in cash.
Oh, got it out of his mattress, I suppose.
Well, now that you mention it, I believe he did.
You know, Jackie, you're a welcome change from everybody else in this case.
Am I?
Yeah, they were telling the truth.
Suppose I showed you the money.
Well, you probably could.
Boy, like you always travels well-heeled.
But can you prove it came from Marlow?
Well, let's look at it another way.
Can you prove it didn't?
If I can, it'll make you a choice suspect.
You know, wearing.
There's one thing I don't like about New York.
There must be something in the air that makes everybody run over the mouth.
I suppose it's different than the coast.
Well, we have a special treatment for those who do.
I'd like to see it.
I'll have to discuss it first with a fellow Californian.
But don't be discouraged.
I give back to you.
Yes?
Hello, Stan.
Oh, hi, Jackie.
I thought by now you'd be on your way back to the coast.
You thought wrong.
Say, we've got yourself a nice little spot here.
Ah, look, Jackie, I don't want to seem rude, but I was just on my way out.
I'll relax.
I won't stay long.
Too bad about Kenneth, then.
Yeah.
What do you think killed him?
I have no idea.
Well, you must have, Steve.
You're a bright boy.
No, no.
I'm going to be a ride.
Now I had you pick as a kind who kept these nose clean.
And, Donna, not in my book.
Why don't you tell Mike Waring that Marlow owed me money?
He asked me.
You're the real helpful type, aren't you?
I do my best.
Sometimes it doesn't pay.
People don't appreciate it.
People don't appreciate it.
What's the matter, boy?
Can't you catch your breath?
Dirty?
Maybe that's a good thing.
You talk too much anyway.
Little of dark Howard's treatment may break the habit.
Our home still stands.
I'm afraid this is going to hurt.
Two hours have passed since Steve Nichols received a little of Jackie Howard's specialized treatment.
And now in Steve's hotel room, we find him recuperating from the visit.
Where's the doctor?
Are you sure you're getting the right room number?
No, take it easy, Laura.
He'll be here.
All right, Steve, fry some of this.
Come on, it's good for what ails you.
Mike.
Don't talk, just drink it down.
I'm all right.
How did you find me?
She called me.
How do you feel, darling?
Laura.
Yes, raise your head off, fix the pill.
You're a dog.
Who did it, Steve?
Who gave you the shallacking?
I don't know.
Come on, Steve, you can't hold out.
Look, must you question him now?
Yes, I'm afraid I must.
This is all tied up with your husband's murder.
The Jackie Howard, wasn't it?
Yes.
Why did he do it?
I have no idea.
You know anything that would definitely
mark him as Marlow's killer?
No.
You sure, Steve?
Anything at all?
And think of it thing you've got to.
It's our only chance of making this come out the way we want.
I don't understand.
Well, Jackie must have felt he had good reason
to give Steve that beating.
What do you mean?
Well, you don't feel Laura killed her husband.
What?
Oh, now look, Mike, I told you.
I'll take it to your don.
So that brings us back to Jackie again.
Now, what would be his motive in killing Marlow?
Well, can't owed him money.
Oh, how could he be sure Marlow wouldn't raise it?
Can't couldn't we were broke.
But you would have been an easy street
if National picked up his option.
I don't think they would.
Still where there's life, there's hope.
You told me they had to let 23rd today is the 18th.
So?
So Jackie would be suckered not to wait an hour.
What are you getting at?
Well, if neither you nor Jackie killed your husband,
who does that leave?
I don't know.
Yes, you do.
It's Steve.
No.
Yes, that's why Howard gave him that pasting.
He felt Steve cost him 19 grand.
I don't believe it.
You didn't do it, Steve.
Tell me.
Tell me I got to know.
He's right, Laura.
Why?
Why can't I never hurt you?
No.
But he hurt you.
He was the only man I ever loved and you killed him.
Don't you see, honey?
I was only trying.
No, don't tell me.
I hate you.
Oh, Laura.
Get away from me.
Mike explains.
Oh, I can't.
He was no good and she loved him.
I'm sorry, Steve.
I've got to call the police.
What do you say, Mike?
Some more coffee?
No, thanks, Sergeant.
Out.
Come on, come on.
Cheer up.
What are you dragging for?
Well, you must have some idea.
Steve Nichols was my friend and he committed a murder.
Well, there's no question about that.
Tell me something.
Was he in love with Laura?
If he was, he was able to kid himself
in the believing it was strictly platonic.
He thought Marlow was hard-timing her.
Well, he was right.
No, he wasn't.
He mean there was nothing to those stories
about Marlow playing around.
Oh, they were sure enough.
But they didn't mean to think to Laura.
She was in love with him and that's all that counted.
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