 The Amazing Mr. Malone Operator operator kept in the office of John J. Malone The National Broadcasting Company presents the Amazing Mr. Malone an Exciting half-hour of mystery starring George Petrie as the lawyer who has practiced before every type of bar has become a legend Our locale is the city of Chicago the time the present and the hero of these weekly adventures The Amazing Mr. Malone Name John J. Malone attorney and counselor law Tonight in our study of the cliche. Let's take a gander at the shop worn Handsome is his handsome guys As a case in point I give you Jack Brock Mr. Brock is the bald headed gent see the behind the mahogany desk in sweet 419 of the Schubert building He's a private detective by avocation, but his work has given him a faulty perspective on life He sees everything through a keyhole Yeah, what is Julie I'm sorry Are you making a production floor? What do you do with the file on her cake? Okay, everybody come oh Come hand with the talent. I'll be with you in a minute. That's quite all right Listen Julie. I don't want to be disturbed for anyone. You understand. They're probably caused home and checked back later Well, I'm certainly glad to see you with this Hamilton got that report for you. That's fine You wouldn't care for a drink first. No, I wouldn't I'm just trying to be social. No, please don't put yourself out May I hear the report sure Report filed by Ed Sylvester Jones 15th 1951 subject Paul Hamilton I picked up Mr. Hamilton the 9 a.m. Do we have to go through all that? All I'd like to know is whether my suspicions are well found if you mean is your husband seeing some cutie on the side The answer is yes, and the girl's name He pennies he pennies. Uh-huh. Is she in love with Paul? Is she? That's funny saying I've heard in years. I wish you explained the joke to me All the stains don't know what the word love means. She's gone with a hundred guys in the last year. What does she do? Whoever she can right now. She's promoting your husband Since April he's given her over $70,000 worth of jewelry If I was you I'd Give him a dose of his own medicine. I don't follow you, Mr. Brock. Oh You're a good-looking woman Why don't you show him to complain again? Find yourself a little partner. Am I to understand? You're volunteering your services. You could do a lot worse. I'm not a bad guy. I've only got your words Ah Well can't rule a guy up trying There's anything I can do for you in the future. I rather does it why remember no some day you may be up against it If it comes give me a jingle. I Think you've got my number Yes, hello Malone. Well if it isn't lady Hamilton, I'm not just using you not nearly enough come on in lover Let me take your coat. Oh, don't bother. I can't say no, you know, I mean sometimes I think you don't trust me Sometimes I don't think I do now. You know, there's no more harm in me than in a cobra sit down Do I dare I never make a pitch for a woman who's in love with her husband? Well That's what I want to talk to you about Paul's got himself involved. How do you know I can sell the private detective named Jack Brock You didn't go to Brock. Mm-hmm. I ought to put your cross my knee Hey, that's not a bad idea. Oh Malone, please. I'm in no mood for crowning. Who's the girl? Ethan never heard of her unfortunately Paul Well, what do you want me to do start sued for divorce? Don't be ridiculous. You know how I feel about yeah He appeals to your maternal instinct when are you gonna stop playing mama? That's not funny Malone. Well, it's the truth if you didn't watch over him like a baby on this day What's that understand? Of course Paul is weak, but it's not his fault He never had to stand on his own two feet. His family always had money. Gee, that's sad I guess I was lucky to be born poor now. Look, okay. Okay. If you don't want a divorce. What did you have in mind? I thought maybe you could talk to me. You want me to tell him about the birds and the bees and the flowers if he Doesn't know by now. Malone, please. All right, Arlene, but I got a hunch. It'll be like talking to myself I'll brief you later on the dialogue I Say one thing for you Malone. You've got more nerve than any eight people. I know look Paul This wasn't my idea. I don't like to butt in on a family squabble. Well, what do you call what you're doing? Come to think of it. You're right But you know how Arlene feels about you. Yes, she doesn't trust me to come in out of the rain It isn't that then what is it this little girl? You're tied up with Eve Fenton. Suppose we leave her out of it I don't see how we can she's in this mess up to her lovely neck. She's a bad dame Paul You better watch that tongue Malone. Look, I've seen the report. She's a no-good. Shut up. Wait. I Yeah, I guess I asked for that. You certainly did now get out. Okay, Paul But my mother taught me to turn the other cheek. I may be back later to give you a crack at it I hate to heckle, Paul, but you're not telling me what this is all about. Eve, I want to talk to you It doesn't matter to you that I wanted to go to the cat club. Do we have to go to a night spot every time we go out? I know I know you hate to see me enjoy my honey. It's not that What are we stopping here for? Told you I wanted to talk to you. We'll find some other spot. This place isn't a creek. No That's him. Do you think I want to sit here while you- Eve, please My wife's lawyer dropped by this evening this afternoon A man named John J. Malone. So? So he said a couple things about you. Oh, what do you want me to do? Tell me they're not true. Oh, can I tell you if I don't know what he said? Well, he hinted that- What? That there were other men in your life. No. I didn't let him get away with it. Well, fully for you. Please, Eve, don't joke. You know how mad I am for him. What's the matter, baby? Little Eve, you hurt your feelings? Eve, I'm serious. Okay, Paul, you're asking for it. In my book, you're a first-class smoke. Eve. Eve. You don't get that hurt tone out of your voice. I'm going to be sick. Can't you act like a grown man for a change instead of a baby? What? You don't need a girl. You need a mother. All your money isn't enough to make me take on the job. Eve, you don't know what you're saying. Oh, don't be dull. I've been dying to say it ever since the first night we met. I'll kill you for this. Ah. Put your hand to yourself. What? Where'd you get that gun? Been in my purse all along. I figured someday baby might get rough and mama might have to slap him down. I'll start the car. It's time you went back to the nursery. Eve? What are you doing here, Barry? I was waiting for you. Well, from now on, do it outside. My darling, I believe you're out of story. I don't want you hanging around. Is that understood? Well, there's no need to be happy. After all, Eve... Shut up. You make me sick. Well, you didn't feel that way when I lined up Paul Hamilton. Say, I'm glad you mentioned that because the party's over. What on earth are you talking about? I packed him in tonight. You didn't? Didn't I? You're lying. Now admit it. All right. I'm lying. You feel better now? If you think you're going to double-cross Nina's, then you'll get another guest coming. Don't be a fool. I planned the whole thing. I did all the work. You did all the work. Look, little man, this may come as a shock, but you don't know what work is until you've spent a couple of hours with Mr. Hamilton. I've met dull people in my time. You're not going to do this to me, Eve. I won't let you... Oh, drop dead. You hear me? I won't let you... Stop it. It's four in the morning, Lieutenant. Well, naturally. What are you babbling about? Well, you know. Yeah, all over me. What's this about Arlene Hamilton? She... Eve Fenton. Uh-huh. 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Dimension X has moved its broadcast time and day and will be heard in a new series of programs beginning July 12th. Today, tomorrow, every day, there's top radio entertainment over this, your NBC station. And now, back to the amazing Mr. Malone. So it goes. Some nights can be murder. And this one was. Twenty minutes after I learned Eve Fenton had been folly done in, I was down at headquarters, and when I walked in, strangely enough, I was greeted by Lieutenant Brooks with open arms. Then I noticed between him he held an axe. Well, come on in, Malone, you're just in time. Hey, will you put that thing down? Sure, just lay your head on the desk for a second. You know you can kill a man with that. You know, that's roughly what I had in mind. Unfortunately, Mrs. Hamilton would be big to it. Is that the weapon used on Eve Fenton? Well, if you think Arlene Hamilton was a party who wielded it, you're crazy. Well, and that makes two of us. Mrs. Hamilton agrees with me. What? Take a look at this. What's that? Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you could read. Confession by Arlene Hamilton. I, Mrs. Paul Hamilton, do hereby confess to my own free will that on the evening of June... She didn't sign it. No? Take a look at the next page. Oh, look, Brooks, you're not going to get away with these third-degree methods. Oh, how you do go on. If you think I'm going to permit it for one second... Oh, oh, I'm sorry, Lieutenant. I lost my head. Oh, that's all right, Malone. We've got a signed carbon in the fire. Well, you know good double... That's the third temper. When did Arlene sign this? Five minutes after I phoned you. She told Sussman she wanted to dictate a statement. That was it. Didn't you tell her I was on my way over? I think that's what prompted it. Now listen, Sidney, I want to talk to her. Sussman, bring in Mrs. Hamilton. What's the matter with him? He hasn't said a word to me in weeks. Oh, well, maybe he doesn't recognize you since you had your suit pressed. As a matter of fact, I've been having a little... Excuse me, Mr. Targis. Oh, come on in, Arlene. What are you doing him alone? Well, you sent for him. Didn't they tell you I changed my mind? You're going to need someone to represent you. No, no, I won't. I'll find a confession. Look, Arlene, let's stop kidding each other. You didn't kill him. Imagine where's your motive. She took Paul away from him. So you grabbed an ax and made like George Washington. Yes. Then why weren't your fingerprints on it? How do you know they weren't? Were they? No, she wiped them all. Then that's true, she didn't do it. Oh, that's what I love about you. Look, you're a logical mind. Look, Sidney, can't you see she's protecting someone? I know. Who? Her husband. That's not true. Why should I? Because you've got a mother complex and you think Paul needs protecting. Come to think of it, you may be right. What do you mean? Well, last time we had a little talk, he slapped me down. Maybe it's time I had my turn at back. I'll let you know if I score. Just a second. Hello, Paul. What do you want, my love? Well, that's no way to greet an old friend of the family. I've got nothing to say to you. That's all right. I've got more than enough dialogue for his book. Are you going to get out of here? I just saw Arlene. You know, she confessed to Eve's murder. I'm not at all surprised. Neither am I. I figure she's shielding someone. Don't you? No, no. I'm not at all surprised. You know, she confessed to Eve's murder. I'm not at all surprised. Neither am I. I figure she's shielding someone. Don't you? No. She killed Eve. Why should she? Because she was jealous of him. Now that's something I'll never understand. Here you have the greatest wife in the world. She was never a wife to me. She was a... I know. A mother. You know what it means to have someone watch over your day and night to check whether or not you have your handkerchief when you go out and if you've got an umbrella when it rains? Maybe you need it. Don't be smart. All right. I'll grant you Arlene's a domineering type, but don't you see what she's trying to do for you now? No. Well, why do you think she confessed? She thinks you'll kill Eve. And why would I do that? Maybe Eve got tired of you. You've got to save Malone. No, it isn't. Well, I don't want to hear anymore. You're going to. Unless we can dig up another suspect, your wife's going to the chair. Now, if you didn't kill Eve, who did? Who were some of the other men in her life? There was no one else. Don't be a jerk. There must have been hundreds. Eve could never be... Get out! You know, Paul, you did that once before and I think I was pretty wonderful the way I held my temper. And I ain't so now. Honest. Why you... Don't bother getting up old man. I can find my way out. I've got something. Me? Yeah, I wonder if you could help me out. Where's the thumb on arm? Oh, it's the building I just came out of. Oh, that's a coincidence boy. You live there? Why? Because I was wondering if you might know a character named Barry Phillips. What's the meaning of this? Oh, don't tell me you're a hand. Well, it certainly is a small world. Who are you? Brock's my name, Jack Brock. I'm a private investigator. A what? Don't you ever listen to the radio? They call them private eyes. What do you want with me? Suppose we go someplace where we can have a drink, huh? No, I don't want to. You can say anything you want to right here. Okay. A lady came into my office sometime back. Her name was Arlene Hamilton. So? So it seemed like her husband was seeing a cutie on the side. A little girl named... Now, what was her name again? How would I know? Well, who should know better? You went to Doston to her. You're insane. I never even heard of Ethan. Did I say that was her name? Yes. Funny, I don't remember. Look, Mr. Brock, B-R-O-C-K. Well, if you're quite true... No, no, no, I'm not. Imagine my surprise when I opened the paper this morning and read about this E. Fenton Biennial. And then I noticed a very strange oversight. Did you? Yeah. The papers didn't mention 70,000 bucks worth of jewelry. She got from Paul Hamilton. What do you suppose happened to her? I have no idea. Well, I have. I figure the killer took it. You've got your nerve. Now, I don't get me wrong, Barry. I wouldn't his place, especially if he'd double-crossed me. What do you mean by that? Just what it sounded like. Now, I know a fence who would take the stuff off our hands with 30 cents and a dollar. Get out of my way. You want to better elsewhere? 11,000 bucks a piece seem to be sneezed at. Are you going to get out of my way? We'll keep, Harry. Don't say later. I didn't give you a chance. But if I can't do business with you, I'll have to find myself another customer. Take care of yourself, all right? Speaking, who's this? Unfortunately. I don't think Bob hoped as much to worry about. What's on your mind? Yeah. Such as? She was working with a guy. I figured as much. How? Could be any number of ways. Maybe she dissolved the partnership. Maybe she refused it at the airport. That's a possibility. He leaves $70,000 worth of ice while he was gone with it? No. Look at that. All right, Brock. What's the pitch? You're not telling me all this because of my big brown eyes. Well, you notice I didn't tell you the guy's name. You've got delusions of grandeur. Boy, your client can afford it. This thing can save her life. Maybe she doesn't want her life saved. Didn't you hear she confessed? What happened? A couple of hours ago. A thousand. 500, you got a deal. As soon as I verify, marry Phillips. Yeah. Such as it is. What do you mean? I guess I'm as bad as you are, Brock. I don't let it ruin your faith in all men. It's just two of us who can't be trusted. Yes? I'm looking for Barry Phillips. Well? Well, it looks like I made it. I wasn't aware that I invited you in. I'll forgive the oversight. I looked, Mr. Malone. Oh. Heard of me? Naturally. I never miss you on the radio. Your first name's Ted, isn't it? That's pretty cute. You ought to be on radio yourself. Thanks. Now, what can I do for you? The one thing you can accompany me down to police headquarters. Why should I do that? Just because you're the considerate type. I got very sensitive hands and you wouldn't want me to ruin them by slugging you. You wouldn't dare. Don't underestimate me, Barry. This is my day for hitting people. I started with Paul Hamilton and I just assumed to finish with you. You're a lot smaller. Oh. Lieutenant. I'm back. Hey, stop and hide the valuables. That man's here again. You know, if someone heard you, they'd think you weren't glad to see me. Now, I wonder how they'd get that in prison. Listen, you shlomail. I got this whole case figured out. Oh, you're kind of slow, Malone. I had it figured out hours ago. You don't really believe that funny confession Arlene Hamilton made? I most certainly do. Where's she now? Home. Judge McKellis, the granted bail 20 minutes ago. Well, I got a hunch that's the last you've seen of it. Oh, she'll be back. I doubt it. You see, I know who killed Eve Fenton. Do tell. Yeah. There's a little boy named Barry Phillips. Are you out of your mind? Did you find any jewelry in Eve's apartment? No. Well, Paul gave her $70,000 worth. Where did it go to? Oh, you tell me. The other one was amazing. The killer took it. Robbery was the motive for this murder. It's as simple as that. Even Barry were partners, and he thought she double-crossed him. Where's this Barry Phillips now? In his room at the Belmont. I slugged him. What do you want to do that for? Well, look, Lieutenant, for 30 odd years, I've been looking for the one man in this town I could like. Today I found him. Wouldn't I be a fool to let him get away? Well, where do we go, Malone? He's right down the end of the hall. Are you sure this Barry Phillips will be here? Positive. Oh, you should have seen the writer let him have always a beauty. Yeah, yeah, you must be training on how to call. Listen, counselor, all I gotta say... Save it for later. Is this the place? Yeah. Oh, where is he? Hit those lights. What did I tell you? When Malone socks him, they stay socked. All right, Barry, it's time to get up. You got company. Barry. What's the trouble? I don't know. Get out of the way. Well, he did. But I only hit him once. You don't know your own strength. Did you ever consider fighting professionally? They could billiards kill him alone. That's one title you really deserve. All right, killer, let's go. You're listening to the amazing Mr. Malone. Every time the cost of living index goes up 1%, people must spend an additional $2 billion per year. This same inflation strikes at defense too. In the next two years, defense costs are estimated at around $140 billion. If inflation raises these costs by only 1%, we, you and I, the public, will be paying $1 billion, $400 million a year extra. No one man and no act of Congress can stem this tide of inflation. This i-bomb whose effects are more widespread than those of the atom bomb itself. But if we all act together, we can win. What can I do, you ask? First, don't buy anything you don't actually need. Second, don't buy or sell anything that's over the established ceiling price. And third, put every extra dollar you have into defense bonds. Bonds that help our country stay strong financially. Sign up for payroll savings where you work. First thing tomorrow. And now, back to the amazing Mr. Malone. Things like this always happen to me, but I suppose I shouldn't complain if they didn't. I'd be minus a job. Now it looked like I was going to lose even more. And while I retired to a neutral corner, Lieutenant Brooks counted Barry out. Well, he's dead all right. You know, I certainly got ahead of you, counselor, and wouldn't I love to. But I tell you, Lieutenant, I barely touched him. Oh, you must pack a wallop like Joe Lewis. If you escape the chair, maybe I can get you to sign a testimonial for the Everlast people. Help me turn them over. Uh, if you don't mind. Oh, come on, Malone. This is no time for you to go delicate. Uh-oh, I was afraid of this. Uh, what do you make of this little round hole in his back? It ain't a lifesaver. Maybe it is, because it sure saves your life. He was shot. Then I didn't kill him. Are you sure? Of course I'm sure. Maybe you forgot. After you hit him, maybe you pumped a slug in him just to make sure he was out. Don't talk like a jerk. Oh, I hate to see such an opportunity go to waste. Listen, Lieutenant, I got it all figured out. Oh, that's what I love about you, Malone. You like the U.S. mail. Nothing stopped me. I tell you, I see it all now. I know who killed him. All right, who? The same party who killed Eve Fenton. Can you latch on to Jack Brock? The private detective? Yeah. What's he got to do with this? I'm Paul Hamilton. What about your client, Mrs. Hamilton? Oh, by all means, let's have her, too. I always do my best work when there's a lady in the house. Look, Lieutenant, I think I'm entitled to an explanation. You have absolutely no right to bring me in. Of course you haven't. You've got to let him go, Lieutenant. Well, that raises a problem. Will you keep out of this, Aline? I can look after myself. Oh, darling, I'm sorry. I only meant... I hate to interrupt, but can a stranger get a word in a drawing? Yeah, yeah, of course, Mr. Brown. What do we want in a drawing anyway? Oh, why, naturally, to start up a show. And here he comes now. Hello, Paul. Well, it's about time alone. Your audience is getting restless. Well, we won't hold him long, at least not all free. What are you driving at? I don't know whether you heard, Brock, but there's been another murder. Anyone I know? Yeah, someone you know quite well. Barry Phillips. Remember you gave me his name on the phone? I gave you his name? Yeah, I'm glad you said that, because I promised you five bills for the information, and this soda gives me an ounce. Right, Paul? I asked me. I was wondering whether you saw any fallacy in my lodging. I'm afraid I hadn't been listening. You should have, because you've got a big stake in this. I don't see how. Well, Paul, you killed Barry Phillips in East Fenton. No. Yes, he did, lover. You couldn't do everything for him. There are a couple of things he finally did for himself, and both of them were murder. Congratulations, Paul. Today you are a man. All right, Lieutenant, we've finished eating, so whenever you're ready. Whenever I'm ready for what? Well, don't you want to ask me any questions? Not particularly. Well, don't you want to know why Paul killed East Fenton? Well, that's pretty obvious. He wanted to get even. The dame played him for a sucker, and his ego couldn't take it. Well, you're probably wondering why he killed Barry Phillips. Oh, for the same reason he killed East. Barry was in on a plot to clip him. Oh. Well, uh, well, no doubt you're puzzled about what happened to the missing. Don't be ridiculous. Paul took it after he killed East, just so it shouldn't be a total loss. You saw all that, but don't tell me I've amazed the amazing Mr. Malone. Oh, in that case, I'm going home and cutting my throat. I've got nothing else to live for. Goodnight, Colonel. The boy who tried alcohol for the first time, surprisingly, the only two totalers in the party wound up half shot. I'll tell you all about it next week, so why not pick me up at my office at the same time? I'll be waiting for you. Goodnight.