Lux Radio Theatre: The Phantom Lady

Lux presents Hollywood. The Lux Radio Theatre brings you Brian Hernd, Ella Rain, and Alan Curtis in the Universal Screenplay, The Phantom Lady. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. Cecil B. DeMille. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen.

We must thank Edgar Allan Poe for the modern mystery story. But I'm sure this genius of a century ago never dreamed that his brainchild would turn into big business. that authors, publishers, magazine editors, and producers of plays and motion pictures by the hundreds would labor into the wee small hours for the avowed purpose of scaring the daylights out of customers.

The day the mystery is the favorite form of American entertainment. So many are written that they can't all be good. But here we can afford to wait for the best, and we have a classic of the art tonight.

It's a screen hit called The Phantom Lady. It's making the cashmark jingle out of Universal Way. And starring in the play, we have Brian Ahern and two of Universal's most promising players. The brand-new discovery, Ella Rains and Alan Curtis.

An odd thing about The Phantom Lady is that we let you know who the murderer is rather early in the proceeding. But that very thing makes this manhunt, or rather ladyhunt, even more exciting. The young lady in the play turns out to be a very competent detective, thereby filling a rather serious lack in world literature.

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order. All of them, at one time or another, have tried to solve a very elusive mystery. The mystery of a lovely complexion. Millions and millions of these beauty detectives all arrive at the same answer at the same solution.

And if you haven't guessed the answer, it's luck's toilet soap. And now we can start guessing on the secret of the Phantom Lady, because here's the first act. Starring Bran and hern as Jack, Ella Rains as Carol, and Alan Curtis as Scott Henderson.

The engineering firm of Scott Henderson Incorporated is never rushed with business, but on this stifling afternoon in mid-August, it's much too hard to work anyway. Ruthie, the receptionist, is lazily manicuring her nails. Carol Richmond, Secretary, absolutely summoned through a file of group blueprints, and in his office, Scott Henderson, the other member of the firm, is saying goodbye to an old friend.

Oh, what a lucky guy. A second-rate sculptor like you gets an assignment in Brazil. And I, New York's best engineer, has to sit in his makeup. Well, you're doing all right, I'm just kidding. I sure wish I was going with you on that boat tonight.

Well, I'll drink up one extra ocean breeze and a plounders punch, just for you. A boat to Brazil. Well, you've certainly underjacked. Say, what will you work on down there? Well, oddly enough, I don't quite know. I don't know if they want to buy what I've got or if they have a commission in mind for something new.

No way of telling them when you'll be back. No, no, it's all pretty indefinite On a mrs. Jack thanks. I'm sorry you can't come down to boot tonight. Yeah, feel like a heel Oh, cut it out. You promised to take myself to the show didn't you just a little bit so hard to get tickets and now that I've got to my hate to disappoint

Yeah, I'd make crazy to come in Roo sent you one of Mr. Henderson. Oh, thanks Carol. Oh, Carol. I want you to take a fight or a very lucky fellow Yes, congratulations, mr. Motto. Have a good trip. Thanks, mr Take care of the great engineer while I'm gone.

I'll try. Goodbye Mr. Marlow. You called me lucky, eh? That's a very pretty girl. Oh, oh, yeah, I bet. Well Scott, I've got to close up the apartment, so I guess I'd better get going.

Goodbye, old man. Right was known then. And knock him cold down there. All right, I'll try to. You're my best to myself, huh? So long, Scott. Yeah? Another scratch and soda. You sure, buddy? You ain't looking too good.

I've had exactly one drink. one drink. I looked drunk. All I said was you looking so good. Maybe it's the heat. It's not the heat. I had a little fight with my wife and maybe you need another drink. I slammed the door and walked out. I told her well whenever I told her it's

none of your businesses. That's right. Yeah. So where's all the trade tonight? You got me too hard to think about it. Yeah. Time to knock off huh? Oh when I am I'm too bad. I've got a couple of tickets. I was going to make you a present friend.

Hey, uh, you're only the other customer. Looks as if she wants some service. Yeah. Yeah, miss? Pack to the rest. Any ground. Okay. Somebody, look at that hat she's wearing. What a hat. Yeah. Hey, I'm it. I don't mean to annoy you, but, uh, are you doing anything tonight?

Look, buddy. These tickets, I thought maybe you could use them. They're no good to me. No. No, thank you. I just thought maybe you could call up a friend. I'm afraid not. Oh. Well, I don't suppose you'd go with me.

Please. Really, I didn't mean anything wrong. I just thought... All right. I'll surprise you. Yes, I'll be with you. Swell. Oh, uh, what time? Five minutes after eight. There's plenty of time. Say, Max, what are we always...

By the way, my name is... Please. No Navy. You want me to go, that's the way it has to do. Okay, that suits me. That was 60, buddy. There you are. Keep it. There's a taxi outside, let's take it.

You live in New York? Yes. Well, then you're used to this heat. You know, there's something that gets me about this town on Saturday night. Has you ever watched the people's faces? It's fun. There's a typical New York character for you, Mike Falano.

It's a taxi driver. That's his picture in the hackbar. Look, I'm afraid I'm not going to be very good company. You should relax. You know, you shouldn't be alone anymore than I should. You're right.

You're smiling. That's more like it. Let's have fun and maybe the show was as good as I say. I hope so. I'd like to laugh. It'd be wonderful to laugh again. There's a 10 minute intermission, 10 minutes.

No smoking in the theatre, please step out into the lobby. No smoking in the theatre. I'd cold orange drink. I'd cold smoke. Plenty of time doing intermission. Cigarette thank you like the show Wonderful say that Well, we both agree it's quite a hat the star of the show didn't think so what do you mean?

Well the singer Monteiro. I understand she's so terribly proud of her exotic hat Well, didn't you know that the hat she was wearing is exactly like mine. I'll be done No, I was talking about the drummer He was giving me the eye all of every opportunity.

Yes, he...he only feels a little uncomfortable. But not as half as uncomfortable as all betters who've made the great lady Muntaro. I'll bet she's burning up and not from the temperature. Hey, everybody! Court from Miss Muntaro.

Oh, uh, your hat Miss Muntaro. Oh, you know this is true, huh? Oh, what? All I'm at is... Oh, I throw it away. I will never wear it again. Who is she? Who is that woman?

No one dare copy my hat. I will not wear it! is the bar is it yes i'm at you here you're all say goodbye why can't i buy you a night that you've been very kind i must confess i'd like to know who you are no better this way well i guess i'll go on home

tonight good night to the marcella i know you're awake i saw your bedroom light from downstairs now come on i want to talk to you Scott Henderson of the devil you say what is this what's up let me go in there i mean expect emerges and the bedroom door detective here where's my wife

let them go in days i'll have to ask you some questions and go ahead under the last time you saw this all around seven have dinner at home you ate out with your wife I intended taking her to dinner in the theater, but she changed her mind.

Little squabble, maybe? For a long time, things hadn't been right between us. I came home early from the office, got dressed. And she told me she had no intention of going out with me. She kept laughing at me.

We had an argument. I asked her for a divorce. Oh, you said I could do what I pleased, but she wouldn't even consider it a divorce. They're gonna pass you, yeah? Don't say that. It was just that she was too spoiled and too beautiful.

Henderson, where were you tonight? Say about eight o'clock. In a bar? Alone? No, I met a woman there. I asked you to go to the show with me. So was she? I don't know if she didn't tell me your name.

Well, she didn't. What's that got to do with it? You're a very neat dresser, Mr. Henderson. Nice tie, O'Rourke. Tie? Look, what are you trying to do to me? I never saw a man so nervous.

Give me a break. Marcel is dead. What's the difference what my tie looks like? Your wife was strangled with one of your ties. Not a coat tie that had to cut a flute with a knife.

No, what bar you were in? I could find it. It's kind of late. We have to lock you up Mr. Henderson in the morning. We'll let you find that bar for us. Let's go, Dave.

This is the place. And Shalmo's bar and grill, huh? Where's the bartender? It should be here any minute. Dave, yeah. Tell the janitor to leave the keys. Okay. You can remember the bar, but you can't recall what the woman was like.

He's been over that all night long. Now leave me alone, I'm tired. Remarkable though. You're with a woman for hours and you don't know who she is or what she looks like. I told you.

She was about 30. She had sort of brown hair and... Oh, she wore a funny hat. That's all I remember. It asked me about her earlier last night. I met him in her little tully a more, but now she's a complete blank.

What's your idea of giving me a professor? He's here for us, the bumming. Only what evening? Come here. Come here. I haven't expected budget. Ever see this man before? To me a face is a face.

Take a good look. It's important. I don't know. Look at me. Look at him. Come on. Think hard. Yeah. He was in here last night I think. There you see. A time last night. Night go on a date.

It was some time after eight. How much after eight? I don't ask the customers to punch a clock. Some time after eight. Ask them about the girl. Ask them. How about the woman that was in here?

What woman? The only other person that's a bar, a woman. I'll do the talking. Are you sure there wasn't a woman here last night when he was in here? No. Back next to her. No, I'm sure.

He was wearing a crazy hat. The me or Jane was just another drink. But if you remember me, why can't you remember her? Look, bring the Jane back here. Set it down to bar like you say she was last night and I may remember.

But they were only the two of us. In order to pack a cigarette, we left here together. Bring it off, will you? Bring it down like I said. Okay, okay, that's all about and there's time to drag you down guys coming into your all this money must remember Come on. You will go and do that boot. Senor. Malo your call from the office coming through already

She's a really wonderful service here. Yeah. Thanks very much. Amazing. Thank you, senior. Hello? Hello miss Richmond. Is that you? Yes. This is Jack Malo. Yeah, I just heard about the copy is there anything I can do?

Yes, of course it was in the ship's newspaper this morning It's true he's charged with murder. Oh, of course it is. Here I am his best friend and when he meets me most I'm of no use to him.

Miss Richmond, will you please see Scott today? Tell him I'll take the first book back if there's anything I can do. Thank you, Mr. Marlow. I'll be in Rio in a few days. Now, be sure and write me there at the Continental.

Yes, thank you, Miss Richmond. Goodbye. Sir Cab, come on a garage. That's right. I phoned you about a driver named Mike Frilano.

Oh, oh yeah, yeah. Mike, couple of gents to see it. Hey, what about? That's the driver inspector, you see? I see nothing yet, Henderson, except that you've got a very erratic memory. Do you want to see me?

Uh, did you have a hall last night from a bar called Anselmos to the casino theatre? Anselmos, let me see. Yeah, I did. What I'm of this man? Please. You remember me? What's him, huh?

You tell us. Yeah, him. Well, they alone? Yeah, I think so. There was a woman with me. with me you must have seen her acting for eight years good the guy on memory if he was with a woman I don't know if you're sure now yeah there's no damn with this guy in my camp last night thanks all right come along hand it and we got

a date at the casino theater why can't they remember her I tell you she was with me both times at the bar and in the cab they recognize me why can't they remember her and because she wasn't there that's a lie she was she was there Oh, we'll try the theater.

I've stuck you told me about her hat, Danes. Don't forget hats. Maybe that's Monteiro, Danes can save your eye. So now, who are these men? This man is a police inspector, Miss Monteiro. He wants a talk deal.

It's important, Miss Monteiro. I only take a minute. This man has got handed. He saw your show last night. Now, do you remember a woman sitting with him wearing a hat like yours? A hat like mine. Oh, really? This is too funny.

No woman wears hats like mine. But she did. And you kept looking at it. No, you go away, this really isn't salty. I'm an artist, I see, and I dance. I don't know what my audience is.

Think, Miss Montero, it's very important. There. All my hats are very neglected. You look. I see anything, anything? A lot of hats. No, none like her. What woman besides Montero could wear those hats and not look like her?

How you say, ridiculous? You're lying. You? We're going side of the problem. Any luck, what? No. Well, it's enough. Maybe you can tell her, Tennyson. It was real. And now you're trying to tell me she never existed.

You need to drink, Tennyson. We do, too. Yeah. And we'll go back to headquarters. You better get some sleep and then get a good lawyer. You're gonna need him, both. Objection overruled. Will the prosecution continue, please?

Thank you, Your Honor. Let me repeat, my state. The defense asked you to believe that Scott Henderson was in Anselmo's bar at five minutes after that he couldn't possibly have been in his own apartment two minutes before, at which time his wife was murdered. Again I say, very clever, but not clever enough. The defense

has introduced witness. Each claims to have seen Henderson at the places he said he was. Yet not one, even remotely, remembers a woman with him. Where is this woman who was with him five minutes after a whoish? Has she at any time been on the witness stand? No, because But this woman, who alone could furnish Henderson with the alibi, he has so flimsily constructed,

simply does not exist. Scott Henderson murdered his wife. In a blind rage, he took an act high, dropped it round his face. The foreman of the jury, please stand. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict?

We have your honor. We find the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree. On this Richmond to see you, Mr. Henderson, you can have five minutes. Thanks. Hello, Carol. Mr. Henderson. Oh, I... I don't know what this is.

Give it, Carol. I'll be all right now that I know where I stand. Last night for the first time I was able to sleep. Surely you're going to appeal? With what? A set of old blueprints in my grandfather's watch?

Well, a question of money. Oh, thanks, Carol. You're swell. No, it's not just the money, it's a question of that girl. I've done everything. Higher detectives advertised on the radio in the newspapers. Everything possible was undefined.

Simply vanished. Why don't you let me ride, Mr. Mallow? Maybe he can think of something. I won't drag him back from Brazil. That's a big chance down there. And suppose I did. What good could he do?

But you just can't let that verdict stand. You've got to fight. It's no use. If I'd been in that jury box, I'd have agreed with him. Somebody has to go on looking for maybe there never was such a woman just my word against theirs Maybe I just imagined stop talking like that You couldn't kill anybody

That makes you a minority of one Well, what about you? What are you going to do? I haven't decided yet Well, whoever you work for will be a pretty lucky boss If you keep your Bobby pens off the floor and it seems in your stocking straight, the Odeo fire you.

Well, Carol, you feel like a train ride sometime. Might visit me again. I'll have a new address tomorrow. A big country has stayed up the Hudson River. How come? Of course I will. Thanks, Carol.

Well, goodbye. Goodbye, Mr. Henderson. Hello, Miss Richmond. May I come in? What do you want? Hello, Miss Richmond. May I come in? What do you want? Don't you remember me? I'm a tired policeman named Burgess.

You're very proud of yourself, aren't you? Not especially. Found a new job yet? No. I've got other things to do. Like going down to Elmo's bar, you've got that bar man scared to death. Have I? Why? I haven't even spoken to him.

Maybe he has a guilty conscience. I think that's more down my department, isn't it? Maybe it is. But Mr. Henderson is all alone. Known to do a thing for him, he has no money, no friends.

Well, I have to do something. You could have gone to me. You forget, Inspector. I think Scott's innocent. You do? So do I. What? See, evidence I got's pushing him right into the electric chair.

I know that. I've been doing a lot of thinking since the trial. Is Alibi that woman only a fool or an innocent man was stuck to an alibi like that Guilty man would have been much smarter. Aren't you just a little late? Yeah How the cases closed officially maybe we can do something you and me

Well, how about it? Right a few moments mr. Demils presents dry and a hern Ella rains and Ellen Curtis an act two of phantom lady And now a soldier and his girl. I sure hate to say good night, Mary.

It's late, and I do have to get up really, Jim. Never mind. Dear, we'll see you for this, Mar. It's a long time off. Oh, gosh, I'm a lucky guy to have a girl as pretty as you.

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Remember, Hollywood beauty soap is worth waiting for. We pause now for station identification. This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System. Two of the Phantom Lady starring Brian Ahurn as Jack, Ella Raines as Carol, and Alan Curtis as Scott Henderson.

With a sentence of death hanging over Scott Henderson, Carol Richmond and Inspector Burgess race against time to find the only person who can save his life. A woman with a funny hat. A woman no one will admit having seen.

The Phantom Lady. Carol starts at the top of the list with Mack, the bartender at Anselmo's. What do you want, Miss? Nothing. I didn't call you. But you keep looking at me. Do I? Now look, I want you to cut that out.

This is the third night you've been in here and all you do is stare at me. What's the matter? Does your conscience bother you? No, that's all, now, come around. Yes.

What's your idea? You got something to tell me. No, now, go on, feed it. It's late. Hey, man. Is that guy bothering you? No, it's all right. Scott Henderson's going to die. You can stop it.

All right, you talk and see. You get nothing on me, now get out of here. Hey, what's he trying to do, Miss? Start a argument. Let him alone. Okay, lady. Who brought you, Matt? You want to find out anything that's the guy that's ever to me?

I... I gotta go home. Who was it, Matt? My gummy, my gummy coach. Mr.! Yeah? I want to call the police. Holy... We hold on to this man for me? He's a pleasure, ladies. Hey, told me, do you hear?

I don't know nothing. I'm your loner. How can he, lady? He can't get far. Hey, please! Good night! How is the inspector? Hospital just phoned. He never regained consciousness. Max dead, Miss Wichman. But he knew something.

There he did. I'll forget it. Who's next? A drummer in the orchestra. Oh yeah, Cliff Nobern. How can I get to him? Well, I'll get you a seat in the theatre, right in front of him.

He's not what you call a gentleman, so play up to him. Use another name, get some flashy clothes, flash on some perfume, and go to work. I see. I'll call you the minute I get anything.

And don't take any chances, Carol. It may be pretty risky. You get, baby? Gee, Cliff. I'll bet you think I'm off. Let me a-pick me up like that. I have to watch the get-it, baby.

Go for me and I go for new catch all it. How's that? You're cute, Cliff. What do you know? You haven't even told me your name Did your nichas on my first day eight that's thanks for genie Cliff Genie half Genie half Hey, you really go for me. Don't you baby? That's great. That's the way it should be. Yeah

But I think you're getting the wrong impression of me, Cliff. I shouldn't have let you bring me here to your house, huh? Why not? Oh, yeah, no. Hello. We'll have a drink. I'll change my clothes and I'll take you out of dancing with something like I said.

Yeah. I don't know why you want to change your clothes. I ain't dressed up. You stick with me, baby. I'll get you something real classy. What are you classy? What are you? Just now. Just now.

But what do you want? Do you like this hat? I don't like it so much myself. I'll stick you to a collar that has. Oh, Chris. You're a swell guy. But you wouldn't know what sort of hat would look good on me.

Guys don't bother about that. Yeah. Me and my little salary. I get paid for knowing about that. Yeah, sir. So what do you mean? You can tell me, Craig. Ain't I your friend? I bet you like your children.

Brother, can you help me? Yeah. What do you mean about getting paid for her? Yeah, look. Boy what a pile of dough. I've won the box baby. Five hundred. Where'd you get dough like that Cliff? Like I said for knowing about hats. I don't get it Cliff.

Or maybe it would rather not tell me. Ah some guy give me it. What for? That's for you instead. Sorry for the box if you forget about the hat and the dame. No matter who asked you say no that's what he told me. Hey you guys figure it out. Yeah over there in my purse. Thanks, kid. Thanks.

Hey, hey, what's this? I'll get them for you, Clef. No, you stay there. You're afraid to speak to pay. How much I hear it says? Cliff Milburn, pass it on. If she knows he'll get a rate of 26, it's less $4.98.

What? Everything about me. Hey, Seth. Somebody's here. You have made me believe you're like. Hi, Duke, hi, Duke. I like to kill you, didn't I? I came here, didn't I? You have made me believe you're like.

you like. Clif, that favor don't mean nothing. Get away from that lamp. No Clif. No. I'll get you but if you wish you never even. All right turn the lights off with you we can get out of here you steady little double crosses.

So let me flip off. What do you want? What'd you come here for? It was good to sit down again and be standing outside for hours waiting for you Clif. I know that you met a girl outside the theater tonight Clif.

An exciting girl who's sitting there like you. You've got her here. She left a little while ago. Rather in a hurry, wasn't she? See, she left her purse. Yes, I'll give her back. No, I'll take it, Cliff.

There's initials. J.H. J for G-name? Oh, G-name's up. That's her name. She was magnificent. She loathed you, but she went with you. She would have humiliated herself to make you talk. I didn't tell her nothing.

Cliff, why lie? Here, you can have your dope back. It's almost all here. Come near me, please. What do you mean? What are you thinking about? Hands. About how interesting a pair of hands can be. They can trick melody out of a piano keyboard.

They can mold beauty out of a piece of clay. They can bring back life to a dying child. Yes, a pair of hands can do inconceivable good. Sure. Sure. And yet the same pair of hands can do terrible evil.

You can destroy it. But I wish I didn't have to use my hands to hurt another human being. No! No! No! Make it a noise clip! Just sit there behind the screen lady. Please tell them.

Thank you. Hello Mr. Henderson. Oh Carol, thanks for coming. How are you? Gaining weight. I'll be in fine shape for my big date. Only 18 more days. talk like that sorry but I don't feel very socially very you happen to be the only one that comes up here to see I come off on a mr. Henderson except I

can be more helpful to you in New York yeah any luck no first it was Mac last night Chris Milburn the drummer well Milburn remembered the hat he'd been bribed to mr. Henderson but he caught on there was a fight I managed to get away phone inspected by the went back to Melbourne department.

We were there. Strangled. Carol. I tried Mr. Henderson. No Carol. You've got the promise to keep out of it. Let's not talk about it. You've got the promise. I've got to do what I can.

I won't let you. I'll write Burgess. And don't call me Mr. Henderson. Even the guards call me Scott. Look, I'm grateful. More grateful than you'll ever know. But you can't waste your time knocking your pretty head against the stone wall.

He should be having fun with some fellow. Don't tell me you're not in good love Carol. Well, look at you. I hit the nail right in the head. Oh, come on. Who is he? My boss.

Well, I didn't even know you had another job. Oh gosh, that's fine. Yeah, that's swell. I think so. Tell me who... who... who ordered and gave permission for another visitor's car? Jack, Scottie. Jack Marlow. Gosh, I'm glad to see you.

When did you get in? This morning I flew in. Oh, hello, Mr. Richmond. Mr. Marlow. Scott, why didn't you send for me? There was nothing you could have done, Jack. Nothing. Well, I'm here now and something's got to be done. Something will be done.

Look, they give visitors only five minutes. Tell me, how was your trip? Are you famous? Do they like your work? You're in prison and you want me to tell you what a good time I had in Brazil. I can't tell you how I feel.

I can't tell you how I feel. I want to know all about it. As for me, I'll take Carol back to New York with you if you can give me all the details. Come on now, what about you?

Is that a date, Carol? I should say so. Okay then. Well, they bought five subjects. These are the new parking real. And they wanted something new. The cab driver's left town. So our last hope is that Monteiro will talk.

Monteiro? You know, he's soft. Oh, yes, you mentioned her before. You only knew how much you're coming back means to Scott. And me too. I just couldn't stay in Brazil with this happening to him.

He's my best friend, Carol. Well, go on. I've got to have all the details. Well, show closer tomorrow night. On Carol's leaving town. We don't get to a lot of where. Now, you've worn yourself out.

I can't think of anything else. Well, this is a man's job. I just can't sit by. That woman, the woman with a hat, must be someplace in the city. One word from her and Scott would walk out a free man.

But after what happened to that drummer, I'm... Well, I'm afraid for you. That's not worry about me. Do you think I'd care what happens to me if it's got... I think I knew it all the time.

I used to watch you at your desk, and the way you looked at Scott. Eight-team all day to live. I just don't know what to do. Whoever it is, he always gets there first. He's so clever.

Yes? As genius behind such boldness? No. Only madness madness That's a frightening word, but else can you call it to kill and then go on killing? Oh, but perhaps he hates to kill perhaps He only feels horror. I don't care what it feels all I know that we've got to find that woman

Carol as soon as we get back, I'd like to meet the inspector but it is of course we can drive straight to headquarters Then we'll start on Monteiro, huh? I'm so tired Do you mind if I do?

Oh, do you good? Yeah, that's better. Yeah Why do you keep looking at your hands My hand oh I don't know habit I guess Always afraid something might happen to them. That was a bad for a sculptor. Yes Yes, I need my hands Sorry to keep you waiting with the model. Oh, why isn't switchable? The girls exhausted I took her home before I came here. But you did

Well, it looks like we'll have to scratch Montero off a list, and absolutely nowhere with her. The show's closed now, and she's going to Mexico. She'd only admit that our woman wore a hat like her that night.

She never will. Too vain. Or if you had found out the name of her milliner, if, I'm fed up for that word. I got to go out and get good and drunk. Could you delay it for a couple of minutes?

I haven't had much of a chance to talk to you. I thought this case would be a cinch. Just get the lowdown on everyone, friends, relatives. Well, I did that, even on you, model. Well, I was on the ocean when it happened.

Yeah, the SS of Alcania sailed Thursday, August 16th at 8.33 PM, St. Lucie Middle Deck arrived, Rio August 29th. What an incredible memory. Not a good one, doesn't it? No. No. In fact, remains that none of you could have committed these murders.

Oh? Why not? You're all too normal. Oh, but the murderer must be normal enough. He's just clever, et al. All paranoids are diabolically clever, and that paranoid before, and insanity gives him incredible egos, abnormal cunning contempt for life.

You make our men sound unbeatable. Maybe he's more astute than we are, but to call him insane. I'd take my life on it. You might lose. No, I won't lose. And I'll get it sooner or later.

It's always simpler when they're insane. It's just that there's a little time with it. Some day we'll have sense enough to train the mind that we train the body from birth. and they won't need men like me.

That'll be all right, too. What sort of a job is this anyway? Hunting down a madman. Hey, I'm all wound up. Well, that's called it a night, shall we? Going, Marlol? What? Oh, yes. Marlol?

What's the matter? Hey, no, it's all right. I just did his spell. I've been having the make-up. Doctor says there's nothing at all. Sure, you're all right? Yes, of course. But don't tell Carol, she will just be upset.

Yeah, you had an idea before. What about that drink? Yes? Why thought you went home? Why, Montaro? Yes, I saw her luggage over the hat book. Yes? A minute? Tishu. Can you meet me there in 15 minutes?

You bet. Wonderful, Carol. Goodbye. Well, but tomorrow we've got to leave. Montaro's milliner. Tishu. Yeah, let's go. The commissioner wants to see you both. Tell him I'm not here. But he knows you are, it's the Ben-Zendy case, boss.

Looks like we've got to go to Newark, line the way. Oh, yeah. All right. Tell me why I'll be right in. Well, tomorrow I guess you have to meet Carol by yourself. I'll do whatever I can, Inspector.

Thanks. I keep forgetting I'm not on the case anymore. Officially that is. Tell Carol how I'll call her as soon as I get back from Newark. Yes, I'll be glad to. Perhaps of course a lot of money, Mr. Marlow.

A good part of the prize is to guarantee the client that perhaps would be exclusive. This Richmond can understand that and it will never be copied. Please not use this shop. Oh come in, Peyton. You made a hat for Montero. Yes, Madam. Now I want the truth. Did you ever make a copy of this hat for

anyone? Here, here's the original sketch. Oh, Madam, I'd never do a thing like that. I believe you, Peyton. There, Ms. Richmond, you see? Please bring me for us, Ms. Peyton. But if you can tell me anything at all about it, you see, a A man is going to die, only.

I'm sorry, I just can't tell you anything. Thanks, Paton, that's all. I'm sorry, Miss Richmond. Why, you look all in. How about going home, Carol? I tried so hard not to build up my house.

Oh, yes. I, well, Paton, did you say a man's life? I mean, what did that got to do with a hat? Paton, what are you trying to say? I copied the hat. She gave me $50.

Oh, Miss Paton, who gave you $50? Miss Anne Terry, she's one of our regular customers. She saw the sketch of Montero's hat and she asked me... You wonder I will talk about that later young lady.

Now sit down and give these people her name and address. Uh, Miss Terry is quite wealthy, Mr. Marlow. She lives somewhere out in Long Island. Come in, please. Thank you. My name is Marlow. This is Miss Richburn.

Miss Terry, we came to arm afraid we were making a mistake. I'm Doctor Chase. I'm looking out for Miss Terry. Oh, she's ill? She collapsed last July. See, I'll say that very suddenly. There's a terrible talk to her.

Please, Doctor. I can't go away without talking to her. I've been looking forward for months, perhaps if you tell me. Someone is going to be executed for a crime he never committed. He has a perfect alibi.

Spend the evening with Miss Terry. She's the only one who can say, oh please, can't wait for you. All right. But only you, Miss Richmond. No, I'll wait here. I'm a flaunt, you Miss Richmond.

Don't do or say anything to excite my patients. I'll do my best. How long then? But I'm afraid you're wasting your time. What you mean? I don't know what Mr. Terry's word can mean to you.

I do know that in a court of law it would be worthless. Mr. Terry is mentally ill. That's the reason for Mr. DeMille returns with Brian Ahern, Ella Raines, and Alan Curtis for Act 3 of The Phantom Lady.

Now, a lady with a letter. I've just heard from my brother overseas, and what do you think he wants you to send him? not to smoke and chewing gum maybe? No, you'll never guess. Yeah, read it.

You say you want to send me something. Try and send me about seven cakes of luck soap. Make sure it's luck to nothing else. I can get the other time. Goodness, you better send off those cakes of luck right away.

I think he wants them. Now that's a real letter. A letter actively received by the sister of a soldier in our combat engineer is abroad. You may be sure those seven cakes of luck soap are on their way.

We hope they reach them safely. One thing circle. When they do, he's going to get real enjoyment out of using this fine white soap, like many other soldiers and sailors. Did you know, Mr. Kennedy, that Luxo for the best seller in post-exchanging here and in the ship service store?

Yes, Sally, and it's easy to tell why. Men certainly go for that rich, quick lather Luxo for gig. Even in hard water, it lathers in a dippy. I'll bet when a man comes in dog-cayards in the day in the field, the seller with Luxo feels wonderful.

Well, Sally, a refreshing bath with Luxo and soap feels good no matter where you are. home front too. It seems as though Luxeaupe is almost as popular with the men and the family as it is with the ladies.

I've noticed that in Cucanities. So here's a tip to women everywhere who do the family shopping. Why not let everyone at your house enjoy the real luxury of a daily Luxeaupe bag. It's a thrifty luxury because Luxeaupe's hard mill can be used to the last thin slivers and always put your soap in

the dish to dry. Remember, it's patriotic to avoid waste. Now our producer, Mr. DeMille. There will be a curtain chat with our stars after the play. But now act three of the Phantom Ladies, starring Brian Ahern, Ella Rains and Alan Curtis.

It's a few minutes later. Carol is face to face with the Phantom Lady, only to see for herself that Anne Perry's mental condition makes it impossible for her to testify and scot perhaps. In the fading ray of hope, only one glimmer is still alive.

The hat, the phantom lady, honey hat. This is a lovely room, this Terri. It was my grandmother. She was very happy here. She married the married. You loved. I'll never marry. Are you married? No.

But you were in love. Yes. He was sick for two days. He'd never been sick before. He was so full of life. We would have married the following week. I had my truth so all of us. Had a special dress and a hat but a wedding.

They must have been lovely. You still have them? I don't want to talk anymore. God, I see them as Terry. I don't want them. Yes. You may see them. Very no clobber. Thank you. How's he? He always said he loves my clothes.

But he never saw these. And this happens, Mary. It's beautiful. I wish I had a half like this. Hey, who knows? But if you weren't my mayor, boss, I'll bring it back to you. You want a word for him? Yes. It's nice. The name is not fair. Then take it. Keep it. Please, bro.

I've got the hat. I can hardly wait to tell Bertie. That's not everything seems so hopeless. Last night you... Oh! Joe! What's the matter? Well, it's nothing. I... I'll be alright. It's just a headache.

Do you want me to drive? No, it'll go away. I'll get them so often lately. My fault. We haven't eaten for hours. Jack, you've been wonderful. I don't know what I've done without you. Oh forget it. Look there's a service station up ahead. Could we stop there and phone the news to Berge? Yeah, good idea. Okay with you bother I'll get out. No no no don't be good

the stretch. Yes, please don't get anywhere. Oh please. Jack did you get Burgess? No no he's not back in New York yet. Maybe we better go straight to headquarters and wait for him. No I left word from to meet us in my place we can all have a drink. I I almost feel good again.

Carol, I hate to discourage you. But what good can this head do for Scott? What is it proved? It proved Montel lied, but there is another head exactly like the once you were. And pick her nose. There's an tear.

But she can't testify. No, but there's such a thing as reasonable doubt. And for the first time in this case at last, there's cause of reasonable doubt. Yes. I see, yes. More coffee, Carol. Oh, thanks. My, what a place you have here.

You know, when I first came to New York, I lived for two weeks on nothing but coffee and sandwiches. My cooking brings back memories. Oh, he is. And then when I got my first job, I went out and bought the biggest dinner I could find.

Ah, I was so happy. That's the way I feel tonight. Well, I'm registered to be here by now. Yes. Look, how do you think this hat is the stack of yours? Brother Smart, don't you say?

I've never heard you laugh before. Oh, Burgess will be so excited. I can hardly wait to tell him. Oh, Jack, isn't it wonderful? The silly hat, they've got. Burgess can reopen the case. You'll find the murder at this time.

And I want to hear the call. Sent him him as a sentence call. You hate him, don't you? I hate him. Oh, oh. You had a chance to thank you? Oh, yeah. Slide down on the couch, Jeff.

No, I'll be all right. No, no, I am sick. I'll do as I say. Come on, you can get some rest before birdie comes. Rest, Beth. Ah, I'm a mess. Look it. You say there now and I'll go inside and press another bit.

You mind? No, no, go right out of here. Try to get some flavor. Yes. Please, please, go around. And I'm seeing these are fresh bread for the girl. Probably a draw, please, Beth. Jay, I heard...

Homicide be all, click now, Beth. No. Please, headquarters. All right, please. Hello? Inspector Burgess, please. Inspector Burgess? Oh, this is Harold Richmond. I'm gonna be back. I'm a Mr. Marlissapot. Please send someone right away.

Anyone. It's two, three, three, four. I'm here. I thought it was going to sleep, yeah? No. I turned it out. This hurts my eyes. Chokes me. Sit down beside me, Carol. Yes. Who were you phoning to?

Inspector Berci. Oh. I hit Spirsty. It's on fire. Give me your hand. Oh, it's cool. It feels so good. Would your mind taking off my tie, Carol? It's so tight. Your tie? Oh, no, don't move, let me help. I like the feel of the sky in my hand.

It's quiet here, isn't it? No, it's quiet. Yes, far away from everything. That's unique in the city. I hate cities, toys, and the dirt and confusion. And the people in them, they hate me because I'm different from them.

I don't belong here. Neither do you. Or is it fair that someone like you to have to suffer her? What are you trying to tell me, Jack? Please let me talk. You understand. You are intelligent, Cal.

You should be so happy. It's only you'd never come to New York. Never mix, cop. The world's full of men like him. Oh, you can buy nice, stupid people for a diamond and... Jack, I got my hand.

Why, Garrow? I think I hear someone out in the hall. Burgess? Don't go down. If it's Burgess, you'll knock. But it's no one, Garrow. You see, when we stop on the road, I didn't telephone Burgess.

I own less pretending. Please let me go. My hand. You're hurting my hand. You know. Don't you, Garrow. I shouldn't have kept your purse in my drawer. It's the first you left in Trishnoban's room.

I don't know what he's talking about. She was sitting next to me too. Marcella, just like you are. Only she wasn't tremble. Nothing ever frightened Marcella. I said you better hurry. The boat leaves in an hour.

And then she told me in that cold voice of hers that she never had any intention of going with me. She was just amusing herself. I was in love with Marcella for the first time in my life I was in love.

But I was always naive about women. She laughed at me. It gets unloving at me until I couldn't allow her to laugh anymore. I had to stop. Jack, what are you? No! Afterward, I knew that the rest of us.

I couldn't let them do that. When you're born with my gift, you can't let anything stand in your way. I followed Scott later. I saw him with Anne Terre. And then somehow, she slipped away from me.

So I had to bribe the other. It was unbelievably easy. You don't know what you're saying. You want a boat that night? Oh, no. I went aboard the boat. But I left before it sailed.

I flew to Havana and caught the boat there, and then I telephoned you. Bird is never thought of that. I was too intelligent for Bird. How could you? Scott, you're best, right? I'm fond of Scott.

But what is life compared to mine? a mediocre engineer working in tours, dream bikes, what it's, what's any like compared to mine, even yours. That will help you. You know that don't you? Not to me to be honest. The others after me. No no that won't tell you all be the last.

You'll never say that again, never. Never. Oh, over the door. Yeah. I'm all right now. How did you get here? Why am I alive?

What kind of a cop you think I am, Carol? What? I didn't go to New York. That was a stall. After what happened to Cliff Milburn, I've been closer to you than a brother. Hill and I have been out there in the hall waiting.

You knew about Jack? No, I didn't know. It was just one of those things. I didn't suspect him. Then again, I guess I didn't trust him either. I'd like to talk to him. You'd like that, though. The window we jumped out of was twelve stories above the ground.

and Scott, what about Scott? Yeah, I guess we kind of forgotten about Scott these last few minutes. I hope Marla won't mind if I use these poems. I've got to call along this. Scott's as good as free right now.

Good morning, Carol. Good morning, Scott. How do you like the new walk? Oh, it's wonderful, but I can't say. I'm seeing Kepler about the chemical plant. Can't say. Uh-uh. When will you be back? I take all day. I can't tell.

On that fact, I'm six, don't wait. Your first day back? I left instructions on addictive form. Very important. Take care of me, won't you? Along, Carol. Hmm. I like that. Carol, old girl, you're really stuck.

55. Oh, well. Let's get to work. Sure, sure. You're that? Yes, you're gonna. Oh, I am. It's no mystery that we all like to fan them, lady.

And here are three good reasons why. Brian Ahun, Ella Range and Alan Carter. I believe murder is a little out of your usual lying, Brian. Well, I was getting a bit fed up playing here at OCB, murder me tonight's holiday.

Alan, take this the other way. Yes, I've played villains so long as kids run when they see me on the street. And now here I am a nice guy for a change. Then I guess we've had everybody happy, including the audience.

By the way, Brian, at the substantial coat of pan you'll wear. I came up for my ranch on the desert for a hurtful, TV. By the way, do you think it'll be alright for me to say that the large copper vegetables I'm raising down there is of the very highest quality?

Or would you consider that free as a disease? Just send CB a large basket of tomatoes and it won't be free. That's a big thing. Since this is your first appearance in the Lux Radio Theater, Ella, we will follow the usual cuts of an ass.

Where are you from? I've just come from Florida. You've whispered that from California, Ella. Well, it was my honeymoon, Alan. You see, I was married a year and a half ago, and my husband, Kenneth Proud, as it happened in the Army Air Force.

So we had to postpone the honeymoon until we got back from China and India, a few places like that. It used to go to high school again. Where was that in Florida? No. And so call me Falls Washington.

Hmm, I don't believe I've ever been there. But I like the name. Did you do any acting in no-qualoney Falls? Well, yes. But in all backyard theater all salaries were paid in bubblegum All in your right at home. Phoebe plays all salaries in soap really What kind of soap don't believe a word of account, but I'd be delighted mr.

Demille as long as it's luck soap. I've always used luck to the complexion care It's a lovely picture that luck to help to make That I hear that you're making a little trip next week mr. Demille. Yes, I'm going to Washington, Alan The preview, the story of Dr. Waskel, starring Gary Cooper.

What's the next play here in the luck that you'll see are going to be next to Neil? It's an exciting drama of our Navy, Ella. The Columbia picture, destroyer. And our stars will be Edward D. Robinson, Dennis O'Keefe and Margarita Chapman.

This is the story of men who love their ship more than life itself. Of the men who are proud to be called destroyer sailors. And as a retired Navy veteran who can't stay away when things are happening.

Eddie Robinson delivers one of his finest performances. Well, we look forward to it, TV. And good luck with the story of Dr. Wachl. Good night. Good night. And applause, thank you to the witness again.

Our sponsors, the Megadeth Luxe-Carlato, join me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday night. And the Luxe Radio Theatre presents Edward G. Robinson, Dennis O'Keefe and Marguerite Chapman in Australia. This is Saffa B. De Mill saying, saying goodnight to you from Hollywood.

There's a special message from the government to American Housewives. Don't throw away a single drop of waste kitchen fat, no matter how black or burnt. They're needed to make life-saving medicine for our soldiers. Pour waste fats in a tin can.

Take it to your meat dealer as soon as it's full, and he'll give you four cents and two extra red ration points for every pound you bring in. Don't put it off, the need is urgent.

Brian Ahirn appears through the courtesy of Columbia Pictures, producers of CoverGirl. Ella Rains and Alan Curtis are currently starring with Prancho Tone in the Universal Picture, Phantom Lady, which was directed by Robert Seedman. Heard in tonight's play were John McIntyre as Burgess and Jett Nolan, Stanley Ferrer, Glyn Thompson, Eddie Emerson, Steve Benadarret, Charles Steele, Norman Field, Howard McNair,

Dick Ryan, Fred Munier, Eddie Maher, and Regina Wallace. This program is broadcast to our fighting forces overseas, so cooperation with the armed forces radio service. And this is your announcer, John M. Kennedy, reminding you that you and again next Monday night, to hear Edward G. Robinson, Dennis O'Keefe, and Marguerite Chapman in destroyer.