The Falcon - The Case Of The Gorgeous Greek

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Hello. Yes, this is the Paul from speaking. I'm glad you called. I have to have a range

of income. Army intelligence is flying me to Athens, Greece. Yeah. Seems some boy over

there is proud of his marksmanship and they figure out give him something to shoot at.

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 myquering risk their lives to aid

law enforcement agencies. So join him now when the Falcon solves the case of the gorgeous

Greek. The boy who first gave out with the line of appearances can be deceiving. Had

something there. As a case in point. And I get to meet the Adoro's Gunario. And see

the Gunario was a chubby little character who just walked into the cafe olympia in Athens.

To look at him as he makes his way to a table in the corner, you'd think here was a man

who wouldn't hurt a fly. And you'd be right. It puts the local fly the way ahead of his fellow

men. Ah, Nicholas. My good friend is great pleasure for us to see you. Unfortunately,

I can't say the same. You know this is my wife, Benario. Those are the police years together.

So who else knows Nicholas, Venezuela's is number one man in Communist Party, you know

a position you obviously feel much better qualified to hold. You are wrong, Nicholas. I think

you are best man for job. I want to tell Comrade Molotov if it can help the party,

that Nicholas Venezuelans would cut off his hand up to here. Never mind Gunario. Did you see

I was with you? We had. We had a very nice talk. You know, as far as it was about to happen,

of course. For to become good friends with General Deliane. Well, I will get in Comrade,

I would like to know why they want advice that Greece would defend the island of Gamma

from their attack. They find out different. The situation seems to afford you some

amusement. After all, I'm Greek. Don't I? Oh, it's different for you, Nicholas. Your

whole family is living in England for a long time. I'm still a Greek, but I'm a communist first.

Why didn't I was in the form of General Deliane's family? How did she know when she had

seen him? Why not? He was interested in I? Yes, but she's not interested in him. What?

Oh, you must not be too hard on girl Nicholas, but she is in love. That isn't funny, Gunario.

No, it's very sad, but love is feeling very difficult to control. She used to give up this man

at once. I say this to her, but she finds it very hard. Well, if Comrade Richard hasn't

enough self-discipline to give him up, we'll have to do it for her. Get rid of him, get rid of

him. You seem to take a strange delight in his understanding, Gunario. You don't understand,

Nicholas. To get rid of this young man is very difficult problem. This is not boy we can drop

in Mediterranean, nobody will ask questions. I don't care who he is. I want it done.

Then maybe you do it yourself. You have best shot. What are you talking about? This young fellow

Iris Fall in love with is your brother, George. What? Oh, she's really crazy for him, Nicholas.

The line is enough to find out. Why don't you ask Iris? I will. Oh, I'm so happy. Imagine,

five years I know you, and this is first idea you take from Gunario. Maybe someday I give you some more.

That was the second. I was Richard. That's right. I wonder if you could spare me a few minutes.

I'm Nicholas and a sailor. Obviously you're familiar with the name. Obviously. Come in.

Thank you. Very lovely, sweet. I like it. All right, Mr. Dennis, let's get on with it.

Pardon? You came here for a reason. Naturally. I understand you in love with my brother, George.

Where do you understand that from? The usual will I ever say. Have I been missing for him?

No. You care a great deal for him. More than anything else in the world. You know, oddly enough,

I believe you. I'm overwhelmed. I'd like to tell you a little about our family.

Don't bother, George is already briskly. Why don't you leave him alone?

You must understand, Iris. My brother is very young. He's 29. He's still a child in many ways.

Maybe that's because you never gave him a chance to grow up. I don't think I should explain.

I'm very fond of George. And he hates you. That's not true.

You better open your eyes, Mr. Venezuela. He can't stand you. You've been a third with everything in his life.

Someone had to. This situation proved it.

Meaning I'm not good enough for him?

If you prefer to be bent, then it's your privilege, but I order you to give him up.

You order me? Yes. Oh, you've got the wrong, girl.

I'm the country. I've got the right one.

Does George know you're a common form agent?

What? That you're an English and party business?

Yep. You're crazy.

Your contact here is your daughter's ganario.

Are you... you're a comrade yourself?

My party card bears the name of Paul Papalus.

You're... your Papalus? Yes.

Oh, but I had no idea.

Actually, ganario is the only one who agrees to know.

The party is outlawed here.

Please. Come at me. I say something.

No. But I'd like to explain.

You couldn't possibly.

You were sent here on an important mission.

To date you have to trade that trust.

I feel my brother is responsible.

You are never to see him again.

Is that understood?

I ask you something either.

What can I tell him?

That you were just using him to pass the time of day.

No. No. I... I can't do it.

And I say you will.

Good day, Comrade.

I know I can depend on you to fulfill your obligation.

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Let's go places.

I guess we better stop looking for a parking place, Ira.

Good?

Well, I'd love to drive you right into the acropolis,

but unfortunately the road hasn't been paid since 500 BC.

Shall we get her?

Wait a minute, George.

There's something I want to tell you.

Not darling, I'm sure it's not that serious.

Yes it is.

I'm not seeing you anymore.

I'm not planning, George.

All right, dear, I give up.

What's the joke?

No joke.

But you couldn't possibly mean that.

Couldn't I?

No.

You're in love, wouldn't you?

Well, all the conceited, egotistical nails.

What have you got that makes you think you're so special?

I never claimed I want.

No, but your attitude shows that sure you may be hot stuff here in Greece,

but I come from a big country, honey.

Guys like you are a dime a dozen on every street corner.

You don't mean that, Ira.

You want a bet?

But you told me.

I never had it so good.

You didn't believe me, did you?

Yes, I did.

Or you forced staff, I guess your brother was right.

My brother?

Well, well, didn't you tell me that he said you needed a nursemate?

Has Nicholas been up to see you?

No.

You're lying.

All right, so I am.

Yeah.

Yeah, he was up to see you.

What did he say?

Well, he wasn't what he said.

He was what he did.

He gave me a check for 20,000 droplets.

You didn't take it.

Now, baby, be reasonable.

A girl's got to look out for herself.

You can't mean that, Ira.

Heaven's sake, what does it take to convince you?

Maybe I should have made a tape recording of the dialogues.

Get this and get it straight into them, Zellus.

You never meant a thing in my young life.

You couldn't possibly.

And stop irising me.

I know my name.

I've had it long enough.

Now, will you take me back to the hotel?

Oh, good evening, Mr. George.

Good evening, Paul.

Is my brother home?

No, sir.

He went out right after dinner.

Have you any idea where I can find him?

I'm afraid not, sir.

Well, did he say anything about...

Oh, shall I?

No, no, I'm not.

Hello.

Hello, is this Mr. Zellus?

Yes.

This is Gunario.

How are you, my friend?

Who?

The Adorez Gunario.

Oh, well, you have...

I just see Governor Dynan.

I understand everything is work out fine.

What did you say?

What's the matter?

You can't talk now?

No, no, just a moment.

The Paul.

Yes, Mr. George.

Would you mind leaving me alone?

Not at all, sir.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, Gunario.

Well, what were you saying?

That's important.

I just got to congratulate you.

I see now, Moscow is fine.

Moscow?

When they make you have a party in Greece, it's still me.

Head of the party.

What mother Nicholas, you don't seem for to understand me.

It's just that I've been asleep and I'm still rather groggy.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's better I don't call her.

Oh, I'd never forgive myself.

If I'd miss this.

Now, if you'll excuse me, Gunario, I'll hang up.

I've got one or two calls of my own I'd like to make.

Hello?

Have I the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Michael Welling?

You've got your idea of pleasure.

Who is this?

I'm afraid my name won't be much to you.

It's George Venezuelos.

George Venezuelos?

Yes, your embassy suggested I get in touch with you.

Oh, what can I do for you?

I believe the shoe was on the other foot.

I'd like to do something for you.

You're aware that the Communist Party is outlawed in Greece.

Yes?

Well, suppose I told you that the number one man is right here in Athens.

What would you say to that?

Well, the first thing I'd say is what's his name?

I'd take it then, you're interested.

Interested is hard at the word.

Well, I live at 14 Tricle Pass.

Tricle Pass.

That's the street right near the monument to Byron, isn't it?

That's the one.

Can I expect you a 10th?

You wouldn't want to make it early on.

Try to be patient, Mr. Welling.

After all, you chaps have been looking for this hell of a years.

A few hours more or less, you wouldn't matter.

I'll see you a 10th.

Mr. Welling?

That's right.

Just a moment.

Come in.

I'm George Benzettos.

I'll take it as much.

Then may I take your coat?

Don't bother.

I don't think I'll be staying long.

Cigarette?

I'll stick to my own brand, still mine.

Thanks.

Funny.

You looked nothing like I had imagined.

Does anybody?

Well, I only meant when I was in the state some years back.

I had a great deal about the falcon.

I love a fan seat.

He'd be tall and lean.

Maybe I'm not the falcon, then.

What?

That's right.

I'm not Mike Wearing.

Then who are you?

Any welch?

Any welch?

Did we...

Ben me?

Perish forbid.

I'm here strictly on my own.

Let this be a lesson to you, Georgie.

Next time you make a phone call,

make sure don't go through a hotel switch board.

Like a radio show, you never can tell whose list.

Ben me.

On the highway, speed is the number one killer.

It takes more than half of the lives lost in traffic accidents in many states.

Last year, speeding drivers caused 15,000 deaths in the United States.

That here, more than 500,000 persons were injured

in automobile accidents blamed on excessive speed.

That's the bloody price tag on too much speed.

The cost that you may pay sooner or later

for a few minutes saved by speeding.

Slow down for safety's sake.

And remember,

drive as though your life depends on it.

It does.

Now back to the adventures of the falcon.

Now that the way it goes sometimes,

the family this wasn't Georgie's day.

It may have started badly enough when Iris gave me air,

but Eddie Welsh sure entered it for him with a bang.

I knew none of this when I got out of the cab

in front of the 14 tri-coupons.

I never even noticed the official looking car parked at the curb.

I guess it was asleep.

But the boy who answered the door certainly opened my eyes.

Yes, please.

I'm looking for George Venezuela's.

On your name, Mike Wearing.

I'll be so good as to enter.

Maybe I better not.

Pardon?

Well, I learned a long time ago and I'm greeted by a man

in the blue coat and brass buttons.

Better I should have said in bed.

Permit me to introduce myself.

I am a Manuel Cumundores lieutenant in his majesty's police.

I was afraid of that.

Now where do we go?

Right here.

Is that George Venezuela's?

You did not know him?

Only as a voice on the phone.

May I?

Allow me.

Or start us.

Take three men on interview with the neighbour.

Yes, will tell us.

All right, you, you, you, come with me.

Well, seen enough?

Too much.

Apparently he knew what he was talking about.

Pardon?

He called me a couple of hours ago at my hotel.

The American Embassy had referred him to me.

Why?

Well, he claimed he knew the identity of the number one boy

in the Communist Underground here in Bortholomew.

Ridiculous.

Someone was real anxious to shut him up.

Did he have any family?

Just a brother.

What's his name?

Nicolas Venezuela.

Like I could talk to him.

I do not imagine it would do any good.

There you never know, and I should try.

I'll be seeing you, Lieutenant.

I wish there was some way I could help us to worry,

but I'm afraid there isn't much I can tell you.

I never know, Mr. Venezuela's.

Was your brother a communist?

What?

Well, he claimed he knew the identity of the head man

in the party here, and he must have been George's idea of a joke.

Believe me, he took absolutely no interest in politics.

Well, then what do you think was the motive for his murder?

Rubberin.

According to the police, there was nothing taken from his apartment.

Perhaps the burglar was frightened off.

That's the possibility.

But let's look at another.

How did you two get along?

You know, I'd be within my right to say it's none of your business.

But somehow, I've got a great deal of confidence in you.

No, I appreciate it.

George and I never got along too well.

I suppose it was all my fault.

I insisted on treating him as a child,

and naturally he resented it.

Naturally.

I never realized how much, until recently.

How did you find out?

Through a mutual acquaintance.

Iris Richards.

Where did you learn about her?

Through lieutenant C'mon Doris.

You think she might know anything about his murder?

Of course not.

Still, I think we ought to have a talk.

I'd rather you didn't, old man.

You and your brother weren't rivals for her affections.

Don't be ridiculous.

And why do you object to my singer?

Because there's nothing to be ganged by it.

You never can tell, never the less.

I forbid you to see her.

You forbid me?

Yeah.

You sound like you're used to giving orders.

I am.

What happens when they're not old then?

That's a very good question, running.

And if you insist on seeing Iris,

you'll have the opportunity of finding the answer for yourself.

I'd rather doubt whether you enjoy making the discovery.

Yes?

Hello, Miss Richards.

Who are you?

I'm a fellow American.

Oh, and you think this is old home week?

Well, I had hopes.

Sorry, I'm busy.

The name is wearing. My querying.

I'm still busy.

I'm a friend of George Venezuelos.

Well, if George sent you over to plead his case,

he's wasting his time.

Well, isn't that far?

Oh, yeah, yeah, sure.

Tell me, I can do it.

You won't do you any good.

You won't do you any good?

Won't do me any harm, either.

Um, how is George?

Not so hot.

You'll get over it.

I kind of doubt that, Iris.

You never get over his kind of trouble.

He's a fool. He'll find a million other girls.

Not George.

Sure, he's just a kid.

You sound like his brother Nicholas now.

Well, that's what he is.

Something tells me you're in love with the boy.

Don't make me laugh.

Why'd you see so much of him?

Well, a girl's got to have something to do in a place like this.

Then he meant nothing to you?

Not a single, solitary thing.

Well, then you won't be interested in the fact that he was murdered.

What?

What did you say?

Yeah, he was shot at that glass, and out of the court of the ten.

They're lying.

I'm sorry, Angel.

Where is he?

Where is he? I've got to see him.

I thought he did me anything to you.

Well, he didn't.

You were crazy about him.

No, no.

Why did you give him up?

Because I couldn't stand it.

Why did you give him up, Iris?

Did Nicholas have anything to do with it?

How many times must I tell you?

He didn't mean a thing to me, not a thing.

How would you get out of here and leave me alone?

What's the moment?

Nicholas, my good friend.

What are you doing here, Gunareo?

I just hear about your brother's making me for to be very happy.

Come in.

Thank you.

I cannot tell you what is in my heart, Nicholas.

I know how you feel about Georgie.

What do you think, too, such a thoughtful thing?

I wish I knew.

Maybe that fellow Michael Wearing find out.

Who told you about Wearing?

He's little.

I don't know.

He was up to see Iris.

Did you tell him anything?

Not Kamra Dredget.

She feel about party like you do.

It's like I tell you on the phone yesterday,

you told me on the phone.

I'm sure when I speak to you around seven o'clock.

Where did you call me?

Here.

I wasn't even home at the time.

It's impossible that fellow I talked of exactly the same accident.

Go on, Gunareo.

I must have made mistakes.

You certainly did.

You spoke to George.

What did you tell him?

Nothing, Nicholas.

I just asked how you feel.

I was busy.

You're lying.

You must have mentioned something about the party.

No, Nicholas.

Who's stupid butt right now?

You should never do this to Gunareo.

I forgive you because you are upset.

Shut up.

Sure, Nicholas.

I know I have been in great disappointment to you,

but maybe I can make up for it.

You see if I don't gonna try.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Hello, Wearing.

Do I know you?

Well, if you don't, it's not my fault.

I'm Eddie Welch.

Eddie Welch.

Oh, sure.

Would you like to come in?

Try and keep me out.

I assume that Gunareo is loaded.

Uh-huh.

And I wouldn't there.

I just flopped anywhere.

That sofa is pretty good.

Thanks.

And suppose you sit right here where I can keep an eye on you.

Anything to oblige, no friend.

Oh, you're Eddie Welch.

It register.

Yeah, very definitely.

You're a trigger man for the CP.

What are you doing in Athens?

I'm crazy about ruins.

I thought you made your own.

It's pretty good.

No, not very.

Did you take care of George Venezuela's?

What do you think?

I think, yes.

What bothers me is who gave you your orders.

Tell you what I'll do at him.

Make your deal.

You make me a deal?

Well, occasionally you have to bargain with rats.

Well, you know good.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

You sick.

Get back.

I just want to help you.

You sick. Get back.

What?

Come on, drop it.

Drop it.

I'll break your arm.

I mean it, Eddie.

All right, now who sent you around here?

Get a doctor.

Who sent you around, Eddie?

Please, please, get me your doctor.

I'm on fire.

Sure, you've been poisoned.

A 30-year-old.

Who did it, Eddie?

Come on.

You're not good.

Eddie.

Eddie.

Eddie.

Hello, operator.

It's a dead body in my room.

I'd like it removed.

Maybe room service can help me out.

Most of us are looking forward to the Labor Day weekend and planning to spend it out of town.

And that's fine for most of us.

But we should always keep in mind that these long weekend holidays are all over the world.

At all times.

And particularly on long holiday weekends, drive as though your life depends on it.

It does.

And now back to the adventures of the Falcon.

Well, I guess it only goes to prove you can't leave the ads.

Near the hotel Olympia boasted of that deluxe service, yet when Eddie was killed over in my room

and I buzzed the operator for room service, it was 20 minutes before someone knocked on my door.

And when I opened it, they asked that Lieutenant the manual commandor is, naturally I was disappointed.

Oh, Mr. Wearing.

We meet again.

Well, don't blame me, Lieutenant.

The gentleman is a friend of yours.

Him?

Heaven forbid, that's Eddie Welch.

What was he doing here?

Well, I went in plus an idea.

He came over to give me a treatment.

A treatment?

The same kind of gave George Venezuela's.

You feel he was responsible for the murder?

He practically admitted it to me.

Why should he?

Because he figured he had nothing to lose. He was going to put me away too.

And what happened?

Well, he didn't watch his diet. He was poisoned.

It is ridiculous.

Just turn him open and take a sniff.

Need any help?

No, I can't money.

Thank you.

It's frightening.

That's what it is.

I do not understand.

Well, my guess is at the same party who ordered him to kill George Venezuela's hated loose ends.

So Eddie was sent around to take care of me.

Then why was he poisoned?

Because Eddie himself was a loose end.

I guess his boss hoped that he would get to me before the strictening took effect.

Lucky for me, his timing was off.

But why was George murdered?

Well, I hate to use the phrase lieutenant, but it fits.

It was all a communist plot.

You know who was responsible?

I've got a pretty good idea.

But in fairness to all concerned, I feel his brother Nicholas should be the first to know.

I hope he appreciates the honor.

Hello Nicholas.

Miss Richard.

It was comrade Iris, the last time we met.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to see you.

That was most annoying.

I thought the situation warranted it.

Is comrade Bonario here?

Should he be?

Uh-huh.

I took the liberty of telling him you wanted to see him sit down.

Do you know what you're doing?

Yeah.

It's not a switch I'm giving the orders.

Now it's funny what a little gun can do for your morale.

You regret this comrade.

I can assure you that the puppet authority is a good...

All please don't threaten me with party discipline.

I've had all of that I can stand.

For eight years, every minute of my time, belong to the party.

For eight years, I did everything they told me without questioning.

They were going to make a better world.

We're just between us girls, comrade.

I haven't seen one soul lay ever helped.

But it took your brother's murder to open my eyes.

The poor kid ne...

Oh, I guess that's comrade Bonario.

Shall I?

By all means.

We couldn't possibly proceed without him.

Just a moment.

Hello, Nickos.

It's the wedding.

I think you know Lieutenant.

Well, if it isn't Iris Richards.

That's who it is.

That wouldn't be a gun you're holding.

Wouldn't it?

Yeah, I guess it would.

Better put it away, Angel.

This man is a police lieutenant.

I must warn you, your young lady.

Don't bother just that.

Don't bother just sit down over there.

It really means...

Go on, all of you.

If you're going to behave like this, Iris, I'm not going to let you in on my surprise.

What are you talking about?

I know the motive for George's murder.

What?

Well, accidentally George learned who was head of the local communist setup in Greece.

I could have told you that.

Yes, but you wouldn't.

Brother Nick here, isn't it?

Yes.

Really, my dear, you're being most absurd.

No one else could have made me give up George.

But even granting old me food.

You still would like to know who killed his brother?

Yes.

He did.

Really, old man.

Just say where you are, Nicholas.

Go on wearing.

Well, Nick here was completely dedicated to the party.

It came first, last and all the time.

Naturally, when George threatened to end his use to the common form by exposing him.

He got him killed.

That's right.

You certainly don't believe this lieutenant.

I don't know about him, but I do.

No, Iris.

But it's Elos.

It is Elos.

Well.

He is dead.

Anybody want to buy a second hand coat, automatic, or let it go real cheap?

I'll take it.

Sold to the man on my right.

All right, fellas.

Let's go.

I think I took care of everything else.

Ah, some more wine, Michael.

I never could say no.

You know, I am completely mystified.

I don't see why, lieutenant.

Well, Nicholas and George were brothers.

So it came in able?

Ah, yes.

But there was a different fear.

Nicholas was very fond of George.

He did everything he possibly could for him.

Oh, sure.

But his first love was the Communist Party.

And anything that threatened it was his enemy.

So when it came to a showdown between his brother and the party, George's never chance.

I see.

Now, I guess it proves one thing.

Romancing a woman can sometimes lead to trouble.

But having an affair with the Communist Party is just asking for murder.

Goodnight, lieutenant.