The Falcon - The Case Of The Witty Widow

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Hello.

Yes, this is the Falcon speaking.

Oh, man.

I'm glad you called.

Now, you'll have to count me out tonight.

And until I've got to date with the magician.

This boy is going to show me how to make four million in gold out of 30 cents worth of lead.

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If you listen to the adventures of the Falcon, starring Les Damon.

You met the Falcon first in his best selling novels.

And you saw him in his thrilling motion picture series.

Now, join him on the air when the Falcon falls.

The case of the witty widow.

Before we join the Falcon in his latest adventure,

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Now the case of the witty widow.

Early afternoon in New York.

And in room 619 of the Remson building,

a pudgy little man named Edward Paris washes his hands

for the 10th time in his many minutes.

Which may go to show that Mr. Paris doesn't approve

of the type of people he deals with.

If you watch, you may see what.

Who is it?

I don't know.

Mr. Paris doesn't approve of the type of people he deals with.

If you watch, you may see what.

Who is it?

Mr. Paris.

Just a second, Mickey.

Come in.

Right.

What's your lock in it for?

And my doctor warned me to stay out of drafts.

Oh, what good is lock as a new school of thought.

Sit down.

Mickey, have you been behaving yourself?

You know me.

That's why I asked.

Why haven't touched the drop in months?

You know what I mean?

Stick out your hands.

See?

That is the rock.

When was the last time they ran you in?

November.

That's when I took the cure.

You don't have to worry, Mr. Paris.

I realize I can't handle this stuff.

So I just don't take that first drink.

You know what I mean?

I hope so, Mickey.

How would you like to make yourself $500?

Would I?

I take a look at this picture.

I'm glad to see you're a lover of beauty.

You recognize her?

What a face.

I can't admire you.

That's Mrs. Laura Davis.

Laura Davis.

Her first husband was John Nichols.

Oh, sure.

He don't have to real estate it in New York,

and when he cropped, he left her a bundle.

That's right.

And she's married now to a man named Austin Davis.

He lived at the Marlboro.

Have you got that?

I got it.

You have to go over to see her tonight and give her this envelope.

What's in here?

That's none of your business.

Just see that Mrs. Davis gets it and nobody else.

She'd give you $25,000.

Why?

Don't get any ideas, Mickey.

Just bring the money here.

Yes?

Hello, Mrs. Davis.

Who are you?

Mickey Slider.

I don't think I know anyone by that name.

I think what you've been missing.

I got something for you.

What do I mean?

Oh, yes, Tom.

Come in.

Thanks.

Hey.

This is quite a way out.

I'd ask you to sit down, but I don't think you'll be staying long.

Oh, I'm in no hurry, Mrs. Davis.

Unfortunately, I am.

May I have the envelope?

Sure.

Well?

Thank you for getting some.

What do you mean?

I was supposed to pick up something from you,

so I'd have to touch the tack.

You know what I mean?

Get away from me.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

You know what I mean?

Get away from that desk.

I just wanted to get the briefcase.

The money in there?

Would you like to count it?

I'll take you once for it.

Laura.

The name is Mrs. Davis.

I'm a pretty familiar type guy.

You know what I mean?

I wouldn't advise you to get too familiar.

Now, have your envelope now?

Bet your life.

Very strange.

There's no robbery.

I always say.

As long as you've got it said, I don't see any reason to entertain you.

I'm sorry you feel that way, Laura.

We can't help the way we feel, can we?

Yes, not.

Been delightful talking to you, Mickey.

But I wouldn't care to play the scene over again.

Next time, someone might blow up in their line.

No, I mean.

Who could see?

Hey.

Hello.

Hello.

Wow.

I miss the power.

Yes.

It is.

What a job, Paul.

Oh, thank you.

You know, Mickey, I'm very disappointed in you.

That cure apparently wasn't as permanent as you thought.

You won't believe it, Mr. Pard.

I was on my way to Europe.

You had it right the first time.

Huh?

I won't believe it.

Where's the money?

Money?

Oh, yeah.

I got it right here.

Briefcase.

Excuse me.

I did all.

You didn't think I'd let you down.

I didn't know what to think.

Sorry, Mickey.

He's fired on every lot of towel down.

Oh, thank you, Mickey.

Sure.

How about what?

What?

No, no thanks.

All right, guess I got a drink along.

Very dangerous habit to get into, Mr. Pard.

I mean, imagine you were surprised when you opened that envelope.

Really?

What?

What?

Good.

Good, Mickey.

What were you going to say?

I opened one envelope.

The one I gave you for Laura Davis.

You got rocks in your head.

That's the liquor token.

Look, I said I didn't open the envelope.

You don't believe me?

You know what you can do.

No, I don't, Mickey.

But I'll give it some thought.

I'm sure you'll excuse me if I go home now and meditate.

Will you get that often?

Of course, dear.

Hello?

Let me talk to Laura Davis.

He's busy at the moment.

Well, she can't be that busy.

Tell her that it's Mickey Slider.

Just a moment.

See you, Laura.

I'm Mickey Slider.

Oh, yes, that's the new tailor.

I was telling you about songs as well.

Well, it doesn't seem to affect his work on top of him.

Hello?

Hi, I'm Mrs. Davis.

But you kind of surprised the air from the sun.

I can't honestly say I am.

Well, I hate to put the fire on your sweaty bitches.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I hate to put the fire on your sweaty bitches.

See?

I picked up that briefcase for somebody else.

All I got was five bills for Maya.

Well, that's too bad.

Yeah, I knew you'd feel that way.

And just tomorrow is my birthday.

I was wondering whether you'd like to make me a little threat.

What did you have in mind?

A briefcase.

Just like the one I got from you tonight.

I say just like the one.

You know what I mean?

I know what you mean.

But I wouldn't count on it.

Are you wouldn't disappoint me on my birthday, would you?

I got a room at the Pembroke.

Can I be receiving all day tomorrow?

That's all you've got to say.

That's all I've got to say.

It's Anya, honey.

What's the trouble, darling?

What?

Something bothering you?

Nothing I can't handle, Austin.

Would you get my coat, darling?

I have to run out for a little while.

Hey, you.

And you.

I made you two.

Who's that?

Who's that?

I think it's smart, huh?

Sure, you.

I get pretty early in the morning.

I put one over and make it.

Later.

All right.

What are you up to?

Yeah, I did.

Cassie.

Cassie.

You having trouble, lady?

Cassie.

Maybe I can give you a lift.

My car is right here.

Look, if you don't get out of here.

You call the cop.

Yes.

I suppose it's true what a small world this is.

What are you talking about?

I'm Sergeant Caw, but I know you are homicide.

So?

So I wonder if I can impose upon you to take a little ride with me

down the headquarters.

Start her up, Kelly.

Are you mad?

Have you heard of a man named Mickey Slater?

No.

Manly was probably done in some three hours and four bullets ago.

No.

Yes.

I'd love to, but I hate loitering on street corners.

Where do we get downtown, huh?

Home, James.

Home.

Home.

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Home.

Home.

Home.

Home.

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Home.

Home.

Hello.

Is your radio on, sir?

What?

What program are you listening to?

Who is this?

You know Mike, you're just trying to pad your part.

Oh, listen, Sergeant.

I realize it's four o'clock in the morning.

You're slow. It's five after.

What do you want?

Me, not a thing, but we're holding a little lady

who's in dire need of your services.

Her name is Laura Davis.

Never heard of her.

It's John Nichols' widow.

The real estate king?

Yeah, she'll pay plenty.

What's your ledge to have done?

That's what I love about you, Mike.

You're so proper.

What she alleged have done.

There's nothing alleged about it.

She killed a boy named Mickey Slater.

I don't believe it.

You don't know the woman, you don't know the victim,

but you don't believe it.

What does it take to convince you anyhow?

A lot more than you can offer, Sergeant.

Now, Mrs. Davis, I'm on my way.

This is then, hurly, again, friends.

Well, it looks like Mike won't be convinced by Sergeant Corvette.

No, he wants to find out for himself.

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Oh, back to the adventures of the falcon.

Twenty minutes of pass

since Sergeant Corbett pulled Mike to give him the business.

And now, down the police headquarters,

we find Sergeant Corbett's making like Emily Post.

As the Davis, may I present my querying,

otherwise known as the falcon,

the nemesis of the underworld.

You mean that he?

And it's disgusting.

I just ignore him, Mrs. Davis.

His mother was frightened by Joe Miller.

Yes, I can believe it.

How soon can you get me out of here?

Well, there are certain minor technicalities we have to observe.

You see, the police believe you killed Mickey Slater.

That's ridiculous.

That's what we both know that,

but don't fight city hall.

How old did you know him anyway?

I didn't know him at all.

And what were you doing in his hotel?

Said I was there.

That's clerk for one.

All right, I lied.

Nice of you to admit it.

I can hardly do anything else, Sergeant.

I was at the panbroke.

But?

When I got there, Mickey was dead.

What did you want with him anyway?

I'd rather not go into that.

You don't have any choice, Lauren.

Well, couldn't we...

Oh, yes, yes, we certainly could.

Sergeant, do you think you could arrange for us to have a little privacy?

A little.

Oh, we'll do stop being such a character.

Okay, you don't have to push.

If you want anything, folks, just ring.

We pride ourselves on our purpose.

All right, Mrs. Davis, now let's have it.

Where do you want me to start?

Right from the top of the page.

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trying to find a needle in a haystack.

Sure, you can post your job to some job board.

But then all you can do is hope the right person comes along.

Which is why you should try Zip Recruiter for free.

At ziprecruiter.com slash zip.

Zip Recruiter doesn't depend on candidates finding you.

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