 From Hollywood, the Hollywood Radio Theater. Virginia Mayo and Dennis Morgan in This Woman is Dangerous. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. Irving Cummings. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. So often when the guilty try to reform from a life of crime, they find themselves tied inexorably to the past. Such is the predicament in tonight's play. This woman is dangerous. And a beautiful woman in love with a famous doctor is unable to sever her tie with a vicious member of her gang. And as our stars have this suspenseful screen hit from the Warner Brothers Studios, we have Dennis Morgan in his original role, co-starring with lovely Virginia Mayo. Now, this woman is dangerous, starring Virginia Mayo as Beth Austin and Dennis Morgan as Dr. Ben Hallick. A few hours ago in New Orleans, a nightclub and gambling casino was held up and robbed. The crime was exceedingly well planned. The police had very little to work on. Good morning, McGill. What did you find out? Nothing. Not even a fingerprint. When's he's got the owner downstairs? He's booking him for running a gambling house. Well, he must suspect somebody here, too. The only one he can think of is a girl, somebody named Austin, Beth Austin. It seems that just before the robbery, she wanted some big bills changed. Well, they'd know more than open up the safe for when the holdup took place. What do you think of who? Not very much, Captain. Anyway, the dame's been a good customer. And then they're almost every night for over a month. He may be right, Captain. She may have been setting it up for them. Well, good who? See what she's got to see. I was just about to tell you. She's been living at the Hotel T. Cone. Only she's checked out suddenly. No forwarding address. Beth Austin, huh? Any record on it? No, sir. Not here. But, uh, we can pick her up at noon. Like I said, they don't know where she went. But they do know that she made reservations for Indianapolis on the 12 o'clock plane. Okay, get down there. No. No, let her alone. Let her take the plane. She's, uh, high class, huh? Hotel P. Cone. And the old-ups and 12 o'clock. I got a pretty good friend in Indianapolis. FBI. Celebrated by the name of Harry Franklin. Put a call for William McGill. There's just a chance that Franklin might use it. They could be here an hour ago. There was some things I had to attend to at the hotel. Matt, what's wrong? Nothing. Nothing's wrong. Things to attend to, huh? What happened, Beth? The maid who brought you breakfast and bed? Forget the doily? I didn't feel well. After last night, I feel fine. We should all feel fine. Shut up. Beth, we've got another job lined up. Baton Rouge, tomorrow night. Tomorrow night? You crazy? What's so wrong with us? Look, how long did it take us to work out the details at that gambling club? About two months? Why? Because by now you should understand that this sort of thing needs to be planned. What are you gonna stop listening to her? We did all right before she ever came in. Matt, how much did we make last night? Close to 90,000 bucks. This Baton Rouge deal is good for another 20, and it's wide open. I don't care if it's a million. We're not gonna touch it. What do you think the police are doing? They're red-hot. Yeah. She's right, Will. Tell the boys it's off. Go on, get out of here. Making a mistake. So I'm making a mistake. Tell them. You had breakfast yet? You want coffee? Nothing, thanks. And let us alone for a minute, will you? Do it. Go with Will. Ann said you didn't feel well. Another headache? Same one. Matt, you made me a promise. No risky job. Don't print that promise while I'm gone. Well, you're gone. Where? Indiana. That private hospital I told you about. It's my eyes, Matt. I had to have an operation. Who said so? The doctor I saw yesterday. Why didn't you tell me you saw a doctor? Because of last night. I didn't want to upset you. Last night? That's why you moved it up to last night, so you could get away sooner, not with me, but from me. So you could get your cut and beat it. So I could help you before I had to go away. I'll come, Indiana. Why not here? Because the best doctor is there. He knows you're coming? He's waiting for you? Yes. I sent him a telegram. I can't stand it much longer, Matt, these headaches that drive me out of my mind. But you don't even bother to tell me what sort of a routine is this. Something I wouldn't lie about. That guy in Miami was something I didn't lie about either, remember? That was your fault. You stopped listening to me and listened to your cute little brother. Will I have nothing to do with a guy in Frisco? Remember that? A lot of men have looked at me, but what you don't remember is that I don't look back. Unless you start making sense... Don't do it, Ben. Don't even try it. Then don't drive me away from you. Every time you're broke, you say, I'm going to look for someone better. Every time you're in the money, you say, I'm going to take my cut and get out. I'm sick of hearing it, Matt. I'm sorry. Or you say that it's gratitude. The only reason I'm sick of it is because you gave me a help in hand. I said I was sorry. How long are you going to be gone? I don't know. Okay. We'll stay undercover for a couple of days and then take the trailer and head for Nashville. Keep away from the city, Matt. So we'll hold up in the cottage, then. That make you happy? And stay at the cottage. When do I hear from you, Beth? It depends on the operation. Here is your address. It's about 10 miles from Indianapolis. But don't phone and don't write. There's no sense taking any chance. We'll be taking the chance, honey. Me or you? Say goodbye to Anne for me and try to keep that brother of yours in line. Will's okay. I can handle Will's. Just keep your promise, Matt. And stay away from trouble. Without one chance to be smart, to quit while we're ahead. Yeah, we'll talk about it sometime. Not this operation. Nothing serious. I told you. No, it's not very serious. All right, take it easy, Beth. Only don't forget I'll be waiting for you. And just don't get any ideas. What's the verdict? We can talk about that later. I want you to sit down again. Now look straight ahead, please. There's two white dots on the wall. That's right, just as you did before. Now fix your attention on that small dot and tell me if the large one disappears. Can you see it? Yes. Can you still see it? It's moving now. Out of your breathing? I'm not sure. It's so hazy. Let's try it again. I just can't concentrate, Dr. Hallock. My head, it's aching so everything's blurred. How long have you been having these attacks? For almost a year. But they weren't really severe until a few weeks ago. If you look just straight ahead, Miss Orson, just forget about the dots. Keep your eyes open. Both eyes, please. You're sensitive to any strong light, aren't you? I just can't look at a bright light. My head starts to whirl. And you've seen several doctors, you said? Yes. Some of them mentioned an operation, but I just didn't have the time. Well, you should have made time. I wasn't really frightened until the doctor in New Orleans told me. Told you what, Miss Orson? He said that without an operation, I'd probably go completely blind. He didn't pull any punches, did he? I insisted that he tell me the truth. I had to know. Well, I'm afraid his diagnosis was correct. He told me to come to you, Dr. Hallock, that if anyone could help me... I'd rather not try Miss Orson. The operation is exceedingly delicate. The odds are all against it. But you have performed it. Yes. Successfully. On rare occasions. Then why not operate on me? Because if I fail, you'll be permanently blind. I'm not afraid to take the risk. What about your family? Friends? I... I have no one. You've thought this over carefully? I'm going blind, Dr. Hallock. More than that, I get these unbearable headaches. Sometimes they're so bad that... Yes. I've thought it over very carefully. Do you have any phone calls you'd like to make? Any letters you want to write, the nurse will help you. What does that mean? If we're going to operate, the sooner the better. Tomorrow morning, Miss Orson. Oh, thank you. Hello. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mason, this is Franklin. You're looking for me? Better get back to the office, Harry. There's a teletype coming through. There's something to do with that Orson woman. I made sure she's still in the hospital first. I checked this morning. She's still there. Then make it fast. This looks like something hot. This is all about, Doug. Where's the teletype? In a minute. Now, what's the latest thing, Miss Orson? Well, operation arrived six days ago at Hallecks Hospital. It'll be a while before they can take off the bandage. Dr. Halleck, know we're checking on her? Nobody knows, except one of the orderlies and the switch forward operation. They tell me Hallecks very interested in her case. She's received no mail, no one sent flyers. What's the push? You get a break on that holdup and the woman? A lot more than that. The state trooper's been killed in Arkansas. They didn't find his body until this morning. Apparently, he'd stopped the car on the highway, a car, and a trailer. The trailer has found some distance from the road that the trooper's body. They just identified it as belonging to Matt and Will Jackson. Jackson, by the way? They're believed to be heading into Tennessee. Now, getting back to Beth Austin, you said she had a record. Yeah, five years ago in Chicago, for six months of a one-year sentence for embezzlement. As far as we know, she's been a good deal ever since. Except she left her fingerprints in the trailer, which means that sometime before she entered the hospital, she was with the Jackson brothers. So get back to the hospital and stay there. I'll put Taylor and Agent Donna with you. Right. Beth Austin is now our best bet to lead us to the Jackson's. Don't tell me. It's Dr. Halligan. How did you know, Mrs. Austin? I'm beginning to recognize footsteps. It's so strange living in a dark world, having to see with your other senses. Well, how am I doing? You're coming along fine. I suppose it does have its advantages. Drifting in the dark, you don't have to face reality. I think you can always face reality. You have a great deal of courage. How much longer? Well, I think we can take the bandages off in another few days. Then we'll know. Oh, come in, Maggie. I'll see you this afternoon, Mrs. Austin. Thank you. Good morning. Well, hello, Maggie. What kind of a day is it? No difference in any other day, Mrs. Austin. From where I sit, it's different. Dr. Halligan seemed quite pleased with my condition. Why wouldn't he be? You're doing fine. Oh, pray for me, Maggie. You don't need to be prayers. Just vitamins. Here, swallow this stuff. Oh, I've got news for you. Starting today, you can take phone calls. Thanks. But nobody's going to call me. Not here, all. Well, anything I can do for you? Oh, I don't think so. Oh, you can turn on the radio, if you will. 10 o'clock news again, huh? Please. You and the news. You afraid you're going to miss out on something? I'd like to know what's going on in the world. One of these days, you're going to read what's going on. I hope so, Maggie. Keep your fingers crossed. Take it easy, will you? You'll hear from that as soon as you... I should have heard from her three or four times by now. If she can't talk on the phone, she can't write. I sure hope she's doing okay. You want my opinion? Nobody's asked for it, so keep quiet. She wanted to get a letter out some way? Sure, if she wanted to. She's no good for you, Matt. Take a look at yourself. You can't even think in a straight line anymore. She knows where we are. She knows that we're hiding out here at the cottage. At least she could do it. Who could give her a needle-wheel in one of these days? I'm not talking just to hear myself talk. I don't like what she's doing to you. She's such a hot rock. Why don't she marry you like Anne married me? I never asked her to. Why not? Scared she'd say no? I'm getting out of here. Matt. I'll be back. I'm just going to town. What for? I've got to make a phone call. If I don't get straightened out, I'll go nuts. Hello? Beth. Matt. Matt, where are you? You know where I am. What's gotten into you? Wait a minute. Is that where you're listening in? No. I'm in a booth in town. Why? I thought I heard a two-year clique. Yeah, I did, too. I've been listening to the radio, the news broadcast. I heard what happened. It's bad enough breaking your promise, but are you uncraved? All I want to know is what you're doing. I won't skip it. Now listen to me. Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Orson. I didn't know you were on the phone. I can't talk anymore. Uh, yes, that'll be all, thank you. Come in, Doctor. It was nothing important. Well, I have something to do. It's what we've been waiting for. Dr. Hallett. I'm going to remove the bandages. But don't open your eyes until I tell you to. Hmm? Your pulse is rapid, Miss Orson. Well, it should be. You wouldn't be human if you weren't scared. Now don't concern yourself about pain. There won't be any. Just tell me when you're ready. I'm ready, Miss Orson. The bandages are off. Now open your eyes. Can you see anything? There's a light. They're on the floor. It's by the door, I think. Yes. The sunlight's coming along with the door. Now look up. Look away from it. Oh, it's so good to see it. Now what else can you see? It won't be easy. The moon is darkened. A vase. A vase of flowers. A light fixture. A chest of diamonds. A donut. How many fingers am I holding up? Five. How many now? Just one. Completely in focus? Yes. Hallelujah. Oh, Dr. Hallett, I'm so grateful to you. You had as much to do with it as I did. Now I've got a present for you. 10 point goggles. They'll protect your eyes until they're readjusted again for the light. Thank you. You're a remarkable woman. No tears. I want to cry, but I never can when anyone else is around. Doctor, how soon can I leave here? Well, there's still a lot of tests to be made. How long will they take? Slow down, Miss Orson. You've been a model patient up to now. You're going to have to face the fact that the danger is far from past. I'm sure you wanted permanent results, otherwise you wouldn't have undergone this ordeal. Yes, of course. So let's forget about time. You just wear these goggles until I tell you to take them off. We'll start the tests in the morning. Now, any other questions? No. No other questions, Dr. Hallett. What's wrong? Couldn't you get her on the telephone? I got her, Anne. I got her. We're staying here, aren't we? We haven't got any crazy ideas about going after her. We're staying for a while anyway. Where's Will? Inside, speaking. Oh. I called the hospital and she answered. See, only somebody else was listening. How can you be sure? It was long distance. Well, you know how... I said somebody else was listening. I got to know who and I got to know why. She's okay now. That's going to be okay. They fixed her eyes. She's okay. They wouldn't let her talk. I made another phone call, Anne, to Chicago. Chicago? That's right. The flower shop. Merrill's flower shop. I'm going to send somebody over to the hospital. Somebody who can find out what I got to know. I just hope you know what you're doing. I got to know if there's another guy. Oh. Just one more thing, Anne. Well? This is between you and me. You understand? If we'll find that, it'll blow its top. Just you and me. Okay, Matt. Sure. A week now, Dr. Hellich. Isn't there anything you can tell me? I can tell you this much, Miss Orson. So far, all the tests have been successful. You can leave the hospital now, if you like. Now? Well, there's a catch to it. You'll have to stay close by. It might be a couple of weeks before you can really get away. Now, there's a nice resort hotel on the outskirts of town that'll have to suit you perfectly. If you pleasant change for you, time will pass a lot more quickly. It sounds wonderful. If you want to leave today, I'll drive you over there myself. Thank you. It's a good excuse for me to take some time off. You think you should? You were gone all day yesterday. Did you have any fun in Indianapolis? Fine. I was there on the case. Do you ever think of anything but medicine? Occasionally. My girlfriend made the trip with me yesterday. Oh. An old woman? Been going on nine years. She's dead fast, aren't you? Not really. She's very young. My daughter. Oh. Somehow, I never thought of you as having a family. I guess you'd say that two is a family. Even one, when you've lived and learned to live alone. Well, what are you looking at? You. Your eyes. You've opened them for me again. In many ways, you've opened mine. Oh, you won't have to wear those glasses anymore. Oh, wonderful. That is, after dark. In that case, I'll take a fresh new look at the moon tonight. I haven't taken a good look at the moon in years. Oh, you don't seem to be quite that old, Dr. Hallock. Now that you remind me, I'm not. Look, I've got a wonderful idea. I'll take you over to the hotel and then, well, by a way of celebrating your recovery, I could come back later on and have dinner with you. No? I'd love to. Well, how's eight o'clock? Eight o'clock sounds fine, Dr. Hallock. Thank you. Miss Orson? Yes? Excuse me for coming up on an out. Are you with the hotel? Oh, is it about these rooms? Oh, you like this suite, huh? Yeah, it looks real nice to me, too. Only I met from the hotel. Yeah, this car will tell you who I am. Bentham Detective Agency. Chicago. Joe Crosland, Private Investigator. Very private, Miss Orson. You're investigating me? No, you wouldn't expect me to answer that question, would you? Chicago, hmm? You know anybody there? Yes. I have a very old friend there. He raises flowers. Dear Born Street? Hallstead Street. Pleased to meet you, Miss Orson. Well? I got a client who thinks you might want a cent of a message. And if I did, why should I need you? Well, he thinks somebody else is listening when you use the telephone. He also thinks you got company wherever you go. Any idea who the company might be? I didn't get the name, Miss Orson. But the initial to rest be I. If what you say is true, tell your client that someone may be trying to locate him through me. Tell him to be very careful. And tell him I think I have a way to avoid all trouble. Dr. Hallick, huh? He kind of goes for you, huh? You're very sharp, aren't you? If what you say is true, you'll be careful. I never met my client, but I gather he's a jealous type. Can't say that I blame him. Good night, Mr. Grodlin. I'll deliver your message. Be seeing you, Miss Orson. In just a moment, we will continue with Act II of the Hollywood Radio Theater. Make a friend, and you make an ally. There's a thought for you to keep in mind as many another American has. There are people all over the world who still remember the kindness and consideration shown them by well-thinking Americans. You take the little German town of Waldorf. It has a population of only slightly over 6,000 people, but none of them has ever forgotten the memory of a great American philanthropist who was born in their town. A man named John Jacob Astor, just as he never forgot his birthplace. It was Mr. Astor who combined his own name with that of his birthplace from the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York with Kristen. Mr. Astor did much for the little German town during his lifetime. When he died, he bequeathed a considerable amount of money to build the Astor House to care for the old, the feeble, and the helpless of Waldorf. In 1948, on the 100th anniversary of his death, the grateful town erected the 12-foot monument of the town square to honor his memory. And one of the speakers at the ceremony said, Mr. Astor has done more for Germany than any hundred of its inhabitants. By remembering the little German town where he was born, John Jacob Astor, American philanthropist, had made a few more friends for America. He'd shown his fellow Americans that by helping others, you help your country. Now our producer, Mr. Cummings. Act two of this woman is dangerous, starring Dennis Morgan as Ben Halick and Virginia Mayo as Beth Austin, with life Erikson as Matt. It's a couple of days later. On the drugstore near the hospital, Franklin, the FBI agent, is talking to his office. Yeah, she just left the hospital. She's driving to Indianapolis with Dr. Halick. I do back tonight. Taylor and Nugent are following them. Right. I'll take you later. So you see, I do take an afternoon off once in a while. Anyway, this is by way of trying to make up for that lunch we missed. Oh, um, I hope you won't mind just one stop on the way. And you just said you had the afternoon off. I hope, practically. The call came in just as we left. Well, as long as I'll have time to do my shopping. That's a promise. Just remember to take it easy when we get into town. My first big day out, huh? Meanwhile, you see those buildings over there? Buildings? Over there, off the road, the foot of the hill. Well, that's the stop I've got to make. But it looks like a prison. That's what it is. Women's division, state prison. But why? Why are we going there? Because there's someone in the hospital I have to see. I hate prisons. I hate the Saturdays. Oh, this one isn't so bad. The rooms are clean, food's good. You can learn an honest trade. Secretary, practical nurse, duty operator. Anything that suits you. Yes, just a moment. And they put you in the laundry and steam you out. How do you know? Well, I... I don't. Not really. I must have read it somewhere. You won't be lying, will you? No, I don't imagine so. You can wait in the car inside the gate. I thought I'd be. Sorry. See anything interesting while I was gone? There were some women behind the wall. I could hear them. Couldn't hear them at all. One of them had been smoking a cigarette. You'd think the poor girl had done something horrible. Well, Ben, what about your patients? How long did you save them for? Five years? Ten? And for what? He died just as I got there. He's free now. And you, a doctor. You're glad? For no sake? Yes. There was nothing they could have done for her. Beth, I... I didn't mean to put you through such a depressing experience. I guess this teacher was sort of taking the edge off his shopping. Doesn't seem to matter anymore. I wish I were back at the hospital. Why? I think I was happier there. Not facing reality today. You'll feel better when we get home. Home? My house in town. I want you to meet Susan, my little daughter. We can have dinner there, okay? Yes. Yes, of course. Getting late, hadn't we better start riding back to the hospital? In a little while. You see, I always promise Susan never to leave until I know she's fast asleep. It won't take her long. But first, she has to tell the housekeeper all about you. I wonder what she's saying. Kids are very honest, you know. She's telling her you're beautiful. And wonderful. And not like anyone else she's ever met before. What are you thinking of? Up Susan, and you, and this room. You all go together. I used to think you lived in a sterile cabinet somewhere. Everyone living in a prison should first walk through a room like this. Comfortable, secure, and good. You belong here, Beth. You belong in this room, too. Do I? Or do I just remind you of someone else who once lived here? Susan's mother? If she had really belonged, she would have stayed. But a child can be very demanding. And a doctor doesn't have much time to spend at home. She gave up all this. It's not easy to understand. Beth, tell me about yourself. Pat will figure me out. I'd rather you tell me. That's a long dull story. Let's not spoil a nice evening. What is it you don't want to tell me? Is it about Matt? What about Matt? He mentioned his name several times coming out of the anesthetic. What else did I say? Nothing, really. Just a jumble. Then please, what else did I say? I told you. Nothing. I want to leave town then. When may I? Tomorrow? The next day? As a patient? You could have left a few days ago. Why didn't you tell me? I couldn't let you go until I was sure. Sure, but what? I want you to stay here always. But you're so wrong about me. I don't belong here. I never will. But why? Why won't you tell me? Please don't ask me anything more. I'm going out to the car then. I'll wait there. And you're ready to take me back to the hotel. Come in the bag. You're all in there. Oh, Ben, please. Please go away. There's nothing more to be said. I said it all last night. But I have a lot more to say. Then it's no use. You've got to believe me. What are you so afraid of? Nothing. Will you please go? Not until you make sense. Why are you so unreasonable? What am I up against? Questions. Questions you have every right to ask, but I can't answer them. Then there'll never be any questions. Susan didn't ask any. She liked you for what you are. It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Beth, look. I have an emergency call out in the country. A farmer's little boy. I want you to come with me. It's a long ride. We'll settle this one way or another. No, no. It's no use for me. You don't mean that. I have a kit to pack at the hospital. Meet me there in half an hour. The basement garage. It's half an hour, Beth. Can I come in? It's me again. What do you want, Mr. Croson? Back with her, huh? So early in the morning. It's so late last night. You should know that avoiding trouble is a 24-hour job. You're telling me. All right, you're a fine detective. I'll see that you get a bonus. Now will you get out of here? Bonus? Who from, honey? Dr. Hallick? Don't be ridiculous. He was my only way of getting out of town. What? What made you change your mind about using him? Not for the sake of your business, but Dr. Hallick and I have been seen together too much. And if I'm being watched... Well, you are, baby. You are. Well, let them follow me to a big city, then. Well, I'll have a better chance of losing them. You know, Mrs. Austin, sometimes I hate these jobs. Take this one, for instance. It's not the FBI. I'm in the clear. I'm a licensed investigator doing my job. Well, then... Well, I'd give anything. I'd have to report to my clients about you and the doc. Never mind what you give. How much will you take? Well, I look at it this way. When a man feels as shaky about his girl as my client does about you, he must have a real good reason. And besides, my terms are a lot different for a good-looking girl than the offer a jealous man. Put that down as your first instalment. That slap was a big mistake, honey. I don't take that from things like you. You don't take whatever I give you. And your client will get a full report of your little shakedown try. And if you're stupid enough to go back to that florist in Chicago, be sure and order yourself a read. I've got a different idea. Just as soon as I tell this little love story to our florist friend and just as soon as he repeats it to my client, I'll order a couple of reads. One for you and one for Dr. Halleck. So long, Miss. How's that, Dr. Halleck? Oh, and the garage says it's often waiting for you down there. Then she did come. I beg your pardon? Uh, nothing, Maggie. Well, I've got to hurry. I probably won't be back for hours. Oh, before you go, doctor, there's a man waiting to see you, Mr. Franklin. You know I can't see anyone now. He said he's from the FBI. He's waiting across the hall. The FBI? Okay, I'll talk to him on the way out. Tell you aren't a great hurry, doctor, but this won't take long. What you doing about, Mr. Franklin? I'm sorry I had to bring you in on this. Have you ever heard of the Jackson, buddy? Matt and Will Jackson? Yes. Who hasn't? Well, Matt's pretty high up on our list. He's wanted for murder, armed robbery, lots of counts in several states. What does that have to do with me? You're patient, Beth Austin. She's been working with him. I suppose you know what you're talking about. He's been tied up with him ever since Matt Jackson helped her to get out of prison. They've been watching her now for weeks ever since he's been here, hoping she'll lead us to them. Only now we're afraid she's trying to use you to help her get away without our knowing her. That's why we're alerting you. All right. I'm alerted. Will you help us? All right, man. I'll do whatever I can. Thank you. Ben, what's wrong? You've hardly said a word. Are those questions still on your mind? I'd close her if there wouldn't be any more questions. Ben, why are you so quiet? Maybe I'm trying to figure out a solution. Tell me what it really is. Please. Just preoccupy it, I guess. I... I'm thinking about that kid at the farm. Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you'd have known. What's eating you, Matt? I just came from town. I spoke to Merrill in Chicago. That guy, he hired to check up on Beth. What did you find out? Her eyes, Matt. Can't you see again? Yeah. I'm soaking the FBI. They're watching her. Who says so? The tail says so. I'm leaving. I'm going there. I'm going to get her out of there. Sit down. Will you cool off? How crazy can you get? We're so hot from that state trooper, we're smoking. You go out to that dame, the FBI will blow your head off. No, it's my head. They'll blow off. Oh, wait a minute. There's another guy, isn't there? Shut up! That's okay. Maybe now you'll keep out of my business. All right, Will. Go on, Matt. Go look for Beth. Show them how tough you are before they scrape you off the street and drop you in a bastard. Well, what are you waiting for? All right. All right, so I shouldn't have slugged you. But there is another guy. Now lay off and get out of my way. I'm sure glad you got here, Ben. I've got the boy in the kitchen table. Pretty badly pressed frontal fracture. Oh, this is his father, Fred Shaw, Dr. Halleck. Thanks for coming, doctor. Is this your nurse, Ben? Oh, I'm sorry, Beth. This is Dr. Ryan and Mr. Shaw. How do you do? No, she's not a nurse. You better stay out here, Beth. Can't I help at all? Where'd I see how things are? Well, you don't have any choice, Ben. We've got up right here. Dr. Ryan told me what the chances are. I know you'll do whatever you can. Where's the boy's mother? She's with him, Doc, inside. What about Plasmabelle? I found the drugstore. They got something. Take my car, Beth. Where does she find the drugstore? You pass it on the way here. It's about eight miles down the road to the village. You can't miss it. Drugstore is right across from the bus depot. Do you think you can find it, Beth? Yes, of course. I'll go right away. Get two jars, and please hurry. We need that Plasmabelle as soon as possible. A smart idea, Ben. I saw right off he wasn't used to this. He must have known I'd have Plasmabelle even if you didn't. Let's go in. Now, you're sure you know where it is. The Shaw farm. Don't worry, ma'am. I know the place. We'll get that Plasmabelle out there in no time. But how soon? It's an emergency. Deliver it, boys. Just down the street. You'll be here in a minute. Thank you. Oh, could I have some change, please? I want a telephone. And nickels and dyes? Of course. It'd be better. I have to call for contact. Merrill? Yeah? This is Beth Austin. Can you hear me? It doesn't matter. When did you last speak to Matt? About an hour ago. Oh? Did you give him all the information Carlson had to report? What information is that? Look, Merrill. Don't what information means. Just tell me, yes or no. Matt knows everything except the guy's name. Then listen to me very carefully. If Matt calls back again, or if you can possibly get in touch with him, tell him I said to stay where he is. Tell him not to do anything crazy. But I'll be there in the morning. Did you hear that? Morning. Believe me, Merrill. It's terribly urgent. Okay. I'll try to reach him. Thank you. Get your calls to okay, miss? Yes. Tell me. That bus across the street. When does it leave? That's the Chicago bus, ma'am. It's due to leaving, well, let's see now. In 12 minutes. About that plasma. You're sure it'll be delivered. I'll run it out there myself, if I have to. Oh. And we need that word to Dr. Hallock, please. I left this car apart just across the street. Okay, miss. I'll tell him. You see, I... Yes, ma'am? I've changed my mind. Just give me the plasma. I'll take it out myself. You can go in now. Your wife and Dr. Ryan are inside with your boy. I know what you want to say, so consider it said. Your boy's going to be all right, Mr. Shaw. In the morning, Dr. Ryan will bring him into the hospital. He'll mend faster then. If I could only thank your proper... Miss Weston. Where did she go? The lady. She... She said she's waiting the car, Dr. Shaw. You're worried, aren't you, then? But you said the boy'd be all right. You can never be sure. People look at you, trust in you, believe in you. And you let them believe. Well, you're tired and it's dark. That makes everything look dark. Then, we're reaching the village. I want you to let me out when we get there. Why? There's a bus station. I'm leaving. Just run out without saying anything? There's nothing to say. Not even when I tell you I know all about you? You knew when I came back with the plasma, didn't you? It doesn't make sense. I gave you a chance to get away and you came back. I should have gone then. I'm not going to let you go. I want to help you. Who's going to help Matt? He's too far gone for anyone else to help him. Let the Lord take care of him. You not only don't know all about me, you don't know anything about me. I'm going back to Matt. Just tell me that you love him. Answer me. Do you love him? Well, it wasn't... Oh, it doesn't matter what it was. It was a long time ago. I was desperate. Matt helped me. I can't forget that. You still didn't answer me. Do you love him? Yes, yes, I love him. I don't believe that. You're lying. I don't know what you believe. I'm going back to Matt because that's what I want to do. And if I ever meant anything to you... Well? Don't try to find me again. If this woman is dangerous, we'll continue in a few moments. Make a friend and you make an ally. There's a thought for you to keep in mind as many another American has, like Fiorello LaGuardia, the busy little mayor of New York who found time to get on the radio and read funnies to the kids. There was a man who loved children and through his love, saw the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund come into being. To start such a fund, LaGuardia went to Europe, not as a representative of the U.N., but as an American citizen. He traveled from country to country, investigating conditions, speaking to the people and making friends. In his native land, Italy, he helped hand out food to the needy and won their admiration. On his return to the United States, LaGuardia worked day and night to sell the need for a children's emergency fund. And finally, the General Assembly of the U.N. adopted his proposal unanimously in a resolution which stated that as many children as possible to the age of 18 would receive help from the fund on the basis of need without discrimination because of race, creed, nationality, or political beliefs. Workers all over America donated a base pay to the fund as did children in all kinds of schools, organizations and churches. But LaGuardia didn't live to see the full success of the great work he helped to start. His big heart stopped the night before the U.N. announced aid allocation to over 3,700,000 children and mothers in 12 European countries and China. But others picked up where Fiorello LaGuardia left off, people like him, who knew that by helping others, you help your country. Now for Station Identification. The curtain rises on Act 3 of this woman is dangerous. Darring Virginia Mayo is death often and Dennis Morgan is Ben Halick with life Erickson as mass. Several hours have gone by and Joe Crossland, private investigator, is a very uneasy guest in Indianapolis headquarters of the FBI. But I told you a dozen times the only questions I ever asked Merrill was how much and when do I get it? Not who and where to rest? Why don't you talk to him? Merrill's flower shop hosted streets. Maybe we try it and got nowhere. So why pick on me? I'm just trying to make a living. Here, keep this card. You may want to get in touch with it sometimes. Just remember Crossland, it doesn't take much for fellows like you to lose those licenses. I'll get out of here. And if you have nothing else to do, you might like to think about how much the Jackson brothers are worth on the hoof. There's quite a reward. You got that telephone ready? Let me hear it. Yeah, it's all points. I think Louisville bus last night purchased Carr and Santa Wood. Tater and Nugent following will report project. Okay, send it out. But you just can't let us stand there. But that's Will, now let her in. Can you keep your mouth shut? Yes, yes. Go ahead, open the door. Hello, Anne. There's not even glasses. Oh, you all right now? Perfectly all right. It's good to see you, Anne. Hello, Will. Yeah. I see you're in your usual good humor. Where's Matt? Out. When will he be back? Didn't say. We'll be leaving as soon as he does. We'll get out of the country, Mexico maybe, someplace far away. We'll want you to come with us, Anne, you and Will. No more hiding out, huh? Well, maybe we can make it. Why don't you stop kidding yourself? But you promised you always said we'd quit this racket. She always has. Oh, Will, don't be like that. Tell her. You've got to tell her. Tell me what. Where is he? Where's Matt? He's burning up the road to Indianapolis to find you. They're up to something, I bet, with another guy. We heard all about it from Crossman. You just stood here and let him go? I'm through giving him advice. He wants to blow somebody's head off at his lookout. Who are you worrying about anyway? About Matt or the guy he's going to kill? Nobody said until except Matt. I wouldn't make a book on that. Do we go for Matt together, or do I go for him alone? Why should we leave here? Well, for one reason, because I've got a pretty good idea whether the FBI is following me. I shook them off last night, but sooner or later, Will, Matt's going to look for Crossman first. Okay, so we'll call Crossman on our way out of here to the store in the village and get your things and get in the car. Call him Crossman. How do I know? Go in the store and find out. Yeah, I think maybe I will. Hello? Operator, are you sure Mr. Crossman doesn't answer? Very well. Will you call another member, please? Lewiston, 7-7-8-2. I want to speak with Dr. Halleck, Dr. Ben Halleck. Yes, yes, I will. Hang up on him. I said hang up. Maybe that was only up and up, maybe it wasn't. After this, I'll do the call and get back in the car. If you once again, Crossland, I want to know what you saw. Why don't you let me answer the phone just now? What right have you got? I'm Matt Jackson. I said I want to know what you saw. Then pay off, buddy, pay off. I made a deal with Merrill, but I wasn't figured on the FBI, so either you pay off or I don't talk. You talk. Now who is he? The guy who took a lot of town and stashed away and conned up to a grand, maybe even more. Who is he? Who is he? What's his name? What do I find? His name is Halleck. Dr. Halleck. Everybody watching that hospital? No, no more. They're out beating the bushes for her. I don't know any more on this. Playing both ends against the middle, huh? That's for amateurs, Crossland. Maybe now you'll remember. Give me the FBI. Indianapolis, 5-0-5. Okay, okay, I'll hold on. No. No, Matt. No! To the hospital, Halleck's hospital. The best code is to go long ago. I had to find out if Matt had seen Crossland. Where can we go? Where can Crossland and me hotel? Lobby was full of cops. Crossland was bumped off in his room 20 minutes ago. Dr. Halleck, is he around? Is there anything I can do? Surgery. No, no, I just wanted to pay him for what he did for a friend of mine. Well, it's after hours. The accounting department won't be open for morning. Would you care to leave your name? What's the matter? Dr. Halleck, where is he? Why, he's up in surgery. Has there been anyone here looking for him? A man. Anyone in the last half hour? Yes, just a few minutes ago, but he went out. Are you sure he went out? I don't know for sure. I had to use a desk to answer the door. Call the FBI, tell them to get over here right away. There's a man and a woman outside waiting for me. If they come in, tell them I'm looking for Matt. Show up, baby. Wherever Halleck is, that's where I figured I'd find you. Matt, please. Willamand, they're waiting for us. Look at them down there. Those doctors, they're operating, see? Almost finished. You get a first-class view from up here, huh? Amphitheater, it's said on the door. Surgery Amphitheater. Just like the beaches at a ball game. Look at it. Matt, you're all wrong. I went to the cottage first. Willamand will tell you that. Don't give me that. I know all about you and Halleck. Then if you do, you must know there's nothing between us. Come on, Matt, please. After I've finished what I've come here to do. Come across the hall, look out the window. You'll believe me when you see Will's car. Dark outside. How would I know for sure who's coming? You told him I was here. Please, we've got to get out of here. You've got the whole country looking for you. You're not worried about me, honey. You're worried about what's going to happen to him down there. I'll never leave you alone. I don't believe you. I came to do a job and I'm going to do it now. All right, hold it down there. One of you doctors is Halleck. Which one? Take those masks off your faces. What kind of a joke is this? A joke, huh? This gun's got six bullets enough for all of you. Let's see your faces or I start in. I'm Halleck. Matt, no, no! Get down on the floor, Miss Orton. There's no way out, Jackson. We've got men at every exit. Drop the gun. No way out, huh? Tell him that's our Halleck! Franklin. Yes, Doctor? We're through on there now. Miss Orton's conscious. She'll be all right. I guess you know about Jackson. Yeah, but Merrick just told me. He added out his way, I suppose, in a way. Well, I'm glad he's going to recover. You know it's amazing how readily you fellas commend a woman. I wish X-Ring a woman's mind was just as simple. So do I. I wouldn't have let her risk her life for me. That bullet was meant for me. That if she hadn't risked her life, we'd have no basis for a recommendation of reason. Thanks, Franklin. May I see you alone? For a couple of minutes? Here I go. I can answer all your questions now. You already have. I know now why you came back. Why you didn't stop to think about the risk, count the cost. Oh, but I could count it then. I'd rather pay. Beth, remember the day we took the detour? It led us home. And it always will. Tomorrow, a year from tomorrow, whenever you get there, we'll be waiting for you. In a moment, our stars will return. This is really a story about two people. One is Chief Petty Officer Harry Frame, a veteran Navy electrician who saw lots of action in the war in the Pacific. The other is Mrs. Sadaya Ishiwata of Tokyo. Mrs. Ishiwata turned her home under fortune over to 53 boys and girls of all ages who were orphaned by World War II, and Chief Frame devoted his off-duty hours to helping this tiny Japanese lady. He organized his friends into work teams, and because of their work, the home took on a bright new look. New panes of glass were installed, a new girl's dormitory was built, and twice a week, a Navy truck rolled up with leftover food, writing paper, worn-out clothing, and other contributions from the men. Chief Frame made it his private project toward better relationships between people of two different countries, and it's paid off in mutual goodwill. Such acts by you and your friends today are shaping our world of tomorrow. Now, Mr. Cummings with our stars. And here they are, Dennis Morgan and Virginia Mail. Please step forward for a curtain call. Don't you think it's about time we heard about next week's show? And time is very important in next Monday's play, because it's the tense thrilling story of a man who kept the city of New York in suspense for 14 hours. And as the stars of this gripping drama from the studios of 20th Century Fox, and in his original role will be that dynamic actor, Paul Douglas, co-starring with Academy Award nominees, Kerry Moore. Well, that will make exciting listening. Good night, Irving. Good night. Good night. Radio Theatre is produced by Mr. Irving Cummings. Our orchestra is under the direction of Rudy Schrager. This is Ken Carpenter inviting you to join us next week at this same time for another presentation of the Hollywood Radio Theatre. Here is a presentation of the United States Armed Forces Radio Service.