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The Case of the Classical Clue

Nick Carter Master Detective · February 1, 1948 · 26 min · 4,453 words

The transcript of “The Case of the Classical Clue”, an episode of Nick Carter Master Detective first broadcast February 1, 1948. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Nick Carter, Master Detective plays Nick Carter Master Detective free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Hello? Caught two eight four... You post-war old Dutch cleanser famous for chasing dirt presents... Nick Carter famous for chasing crime. Every week at this time two great names are joined as you post-war old Dutch cleanser brings you one of the most resourceful and daring characters in all detective fiction.

Nick Carter master detective. Patsy did you get that music schedule from station WXKX? Yes, from 7.30 last night the evening music hell program was on as usual. All classical, huh? That's right. Then from 8.11 they had three solid hours of swing music from different nightclubs.

How about that bongo-bongo tune? Riff Jackson and his band played it at 9.53. Ah, good. That not only tells us what time the murder was committed, but also who did it and how. Now for the case of the classical clue.

Today's adventure starring Lon Clark as Nick Carter brought to you by new post-war old Dutch cleanser. It's a down week day morning, and things are pretty slow at Nick's office. He's opening the mail while his assistant Patsy Bowen types a couple of letters.

Hey Patsy, you ever hear of Henry Worth? Henry Worth? That eccentric millionaire who lives on top of his own private mountain? Yes, there's a letter from him here in the morning's mail on the check.

Oh. Get him on the phone with you. The number's here in the letter. Click side three, four, nine, eight. Okay. Operator, Cliffside, 3-4-9-8, please. Cliffside, 3-4-9-8. That's right. What's up, Nick? Something exciting? He wants his words, fiancee investigated.

Seems that Mr. Worth doesn't approve of the engagement. Oh, Mr. Worth's residence? Oh, hello. Just a moment, please. Here you are, Nick. Hello. Nick Carter speaking. Mr. Worth? This is Mr. Worth's secretary. I'd like to talk to Mr. Worth himself, please.

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