Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar has been tracking the truth behind the sinking of the Molly K. He discovers that Dean Sutton, engaged to Captain Brawley's daughter Ellen, orchestrated the ship's destruction to collect insurance on the cargo after the Tokyo grain market collapsed. But when Johnny confronts Ellen at the Brawley shipping office, she reveals herself as the real mastermind behind the scheme—and she's determined to silence him.
Characters: Johnny Dollar, Lou Tang, Captain Brawley, Dan, Ellen Brawley, Dean Sutton, Benny Wong
The transcript of “The Molly K Matter - Ep 5”, an episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar first broadcast October 14, 1955. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar plays Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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From Hollywood it's time now for Bob Bailey as Johnny dollar Johnny. I've got it for you. Lou Tang good. What did you find out that prices on the Tokyo grain market did break suddenly About three weeks ago three weeks. Uh-huh reason over supply the price has been holding since at about 60% of the peak
I'm 40% drop big enough to cause the damage What damage the sinking of the Molly K a double cross a frame up murder. It's as clear as crystal Lou Come see me later tonight. Tell me all about it.
Alright. Or at any rate. Come on, tell me about something. About a certain night at Paris maybe? I think I'd like that very much, Johnny. Wait for me, Lil. I'll be there later. You can count on it.
Tonight and every weekday night, Bob Bailey and the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account. America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, yours truly? Johnny Dollar. From Special Investigator Johnny Dollar, location San Francisco, to the Home Office, Marine, and Maritime Casually Limited Hartford, Connecticut, assignment, the Molly K. Matter, expense account, final page.
Item 9, 770, long distance calls to Hartford, New York. I was pretty sure before I called, but I had to check on it. It checked. Item 10, 80 cents, taxi from my hotel to the waterfront office of Inspector Dan McKay Harbor Police.
That's a funny deal, Johnny. I can't figure Captain Brawley has clamped up tight. Won't answer any more questions. It doesn't want a lawyer. Won't even talk. It's a funny deal. Not when you consider the fact that he's innocent.
What? What you say? I know. I argued the opposite. I was wrong, Dan. What is it, Johnny? Just plain stubbornness? No, but that's what it is with Captain Brawley. Maybe that's the tip off his stubborn bullheadedness.
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Now here's our star Bob Bailey to tell you about next week's story. Thanks. Next week? Speak the case of a man who didn't exist except for one thing. He suddenly showed up. Jonas won't you?
He was truly Johnny Dollar. Yours truly Johnny Dollar is transcribed in Hollywood, written by Les Crutchfield the entire production is under the direction of Jack John Stone. Heard in this week's cast were Virginia Gregg, Peter Leeds, Barney Phillips, Victor Perrin, James McCallion and High Everback.
Be sure to join us on Monday night, same time and station, for another exciting story of yours truly, Johnny Daller, Roy Rowan speaking.
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