1 00:00:28,559 --> 00:00:36,159 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. 2 00:00:36,439 --> 00:00:40,359 This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we 3 00:00:40,399 --> 00:00:45,560 are going to get into this week's episode of Charlie Chan. 4 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:49,600 But first, today's program is brought in part by the 5 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:54,119 financial support of our listeners, and you can support the 6 00:00:54,159 --> 00:00:57,240 show on a one time basis support dot Great Detectives 7 00:00:57,280 --> 00:01:00,320 dot net. Want to thank David for supporting the program. 8 00:01:00,320 --> 00:01:03,960 That way, you can also be common. This is the 9 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,159 focus of our listener support and appreciation campaign, one of 10 00:01:08,200 --> 00:01:11,879 our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as two dollars 11 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:18,200 per month by going to Patreon dot Great Detectives dot net. Well, 12 00:01:18,239 --> 00:01:21,640 we are moving quite a few years forward to the 13 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:26,200 next series of Charlie Chan. And this is a series 14 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:30,760 that aired briefly over the Mutual Network as a summer 15 00:01:30,799 --> 00:01:36,879 replacement series in nineteen forty four. The series starred Ed 16 00:01:37,079 --> 00:01:42,280 Beagley Senior. I will add for clarity now, I best 17 00:01:42,359 --> 00:01:48,200 remember Begley for two things. Number one is as the 18 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:53,000 first and in my opinion, best Walt Levinson on Richard Diamond, 19 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:58,640 and of course as during number ten in twelve Angry Men. However, 20 00:01:58,719 --> 00:02:02,400 he had a much longer, much more varied career than that, 21 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:07,719 with many honors as a truly great character actor. He 22 00:02:07,799 --> 00:02:13,439 won both an Oscar and a Tony Award for being 23 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:18,000 a Best Supporting Actor, and radio was really a bit 24 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,599 of a foundation for the honors that would come in 25 00:02:21,639 --> 00:02:25,759 the late fifties and early sixties. The articles at the 26 00:02:25,840 --> 00:02:29,719 time emphasized the fact that while he starred in Charlie Chan, 27 00:02:30,479 --> 00:02:34,319 he was in the sort of wreck company of seven 28 00:02:34,439 --> 00:02:39,240 different radio detective programs at the same time. Whether he 29 00:02:39,360 --> 00:02:44,479 was playing a victim or detective or murderer, he was 30 00:02:44,599 --> 00:02:48,199 someone who could be relied upon to bring his best 31 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:51,680 to every role. So we're gonna hear what he had 32 00:02:51,759 --> 00:02:57,080 to do with Charlie Chan. Here from July thirteenth, nineteen 33 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:01,199 forty four is a story that actually I had one 34 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:04,719 title in the newspaper and another announced on the air. 35 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:09,919 The newspaper log announced the title of the episode as 36 00:03:10,039 --> 00:03:13,960 the Case of the Chinese Puzzle Box, but the announcer 37 00:03:14,039 --> 00:03:17,680 announces the title of this episode as death Paints a Picture. 38 00:03:20,879 --> 00:03:25,520 Speaker 2: Leber Brothers, makers of My Voice Sult present the incomparable 39 00:03:25,759 --> 00:03:26,439 Charlie Chan. 40 00:03:36,039 --> 00:03:40,840 Speaker 3: Charlie Chan, humbly bid you good evening and extends warm welcome. 41 00:03:41,759 --> 00:03:46,159 It is often said dead men tell no to you tonight. However, 42 00:03:46,319 --> 00:03:49,960 though tongue is still forever, dead man speaks with hand 43 00:03:50,360 --> 00:03:53,800 and points to murder. Listen, please you. 44 00:04:00,479 --> 00:04:11,120 Speaker 2: The night's adventure Death Hates a Picture. We meet Charlie 45 00:04:11,159 --> 00:04:13,479 Chan and his number one son one afternoon in the 46 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:17,120 family flipper, enroute to the studio of an artist. Curtis Allen, 47 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:20,879 the famous Chinese detective, is on a mission for Phineas Craig, 48 00:04:21,279 --> 00:04:22,680 prominent art collector. 49 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:25,279 Speaker 4: See Dad, couldn't Craig get somebody else to pick up 50 00:04:25,279 --> 00:04:25,839 his paintings? 51 00:04:25,959 --> 00:04:28,319 Speaker 3: Can disclose now that humble father is to pick up 52 00:04:28,439 --> 00:04:30,319 valuable original and copy. 53 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:34,240 Speaker 5: Of valuable original. Gosh art collectors are funny. Any painting 54 00:04:34,279 --> 00:04:35,879 they own is a valuable original. 55 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:39,959 Speaker 3: Son, Yes, Dad, mister Craig's painting is a nil brickle 56 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:42,920 has value of one hundred thousand dollars one. 57 00:04:42,839 --> 00:04:46,319 Speaker 4: Hundred thous Boy, maybe I ought to take up painting. 58 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:47,040 Her Dad. 59 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:52,480 Speaker 3: Suggests number one son learn first how to operate car. 60 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:55,079 Speaker 4: Oh, Dad, worrying with you? We're almost there. 61 00:05:04,959 --> 00:05:06,399 Speaker 6: Dad's how sure? 62 00:05:06,399 --> 00:05:07,000 Speaker 4: He's crummy? 63 00:05:07,279 --> 00:05:07,480 Speaker 7: Yes? 64 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:11,800 Speaker 3: And artist maybe long of hair, but is always short 65 00:05:11,839 --> 00:05:13,160 of cash. 66 00:05:13,199 --> 00:05:14,959 Speaker 6: Well, here we are, should you be? 67 00:05:15,839 --> 00:05:21,480 Speaker 4: I don't see any bell? Yes, i'd better not sure. 68 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:28,680 Speaker 3: Maybe he's outdad, Do not think so? Mister Craig a 69 00:05:28,720 --> 00:05:32,480 shoe at appointment, stated, artist at home all afternoon, not 70 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:38,519 once moon? Okay, Dad, Hey you what are you trying 71 00:05:38,519 --> 00:05:38,680 to do? 72 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:40,439 Speaker 4: Not my neighborite door down? But what do you mean 73 00:05:40,439 --> 00:05:42,160 we were only trying to turn. 74 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:46,920 Speaker 3: Yes, dad, mister Warren, Mike Warren, O, mister Warren, this 75 00:05:47,079 --> 00:05:51,759 is studio of Curtis Allen, artist. 76 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:51,199 Speaker 7: Run on the door. 77 00:05:51,319 --> 00:05:52,959 Speaker 6: Nobody answers Alan, probably not. 78 00:05:54,959 --> 00:05:55,680 Speaker 8: Do ours open? 79 00:05:58,879 --> 00:06:01,879 Speaker 3: Yes, and perceived legs of up keeping on sofa. 80 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:04,040 Speaker 2: Crazy kurts alright, I tell you heat event. 81 00:06:05,439 --> 00:06:07,519 Speaker 3: Right, funny. 82 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:21,879 Speaker 6: Hurt, hurt, great, Scottie's dead. We'll return to Charna Chan 83 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:22,720 in just a moment. 84 00:06:22,759 --> 00:06:26,279 Speaker 2: But first, here's a great hot weather prescription, A cooling, 85 00:06:26,399 --> 00:06:30,800 refreshing bath with rich mild life Boy. Next time you 86 00:06:30,879 --> 00:06:33,480 feel just about knocked out by the heat, hop into 87 00:06:33,519 --> 00:06:36,120 a life Boy tub or shower and see how really 88 00:06:36,319 --> 00:06:39,240 swell it makes you feel. You'll quickly get rid of 89 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:42,160 that all in feeling. You'll peff up, cheer up with 90 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:45,600 life Boy, and once more you'll be safe from offending 91 00:06:45,639 --> 00:06:51,839 with O. That's doubly important these hot summer days, when 92 00:06:51,839 --> 00:06:53,199 we're perspiring more than ever. 93 00:06:53,639 --> 00:06:54,560 Speaker 6: So play safe. 94 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:57,519 Speaker 2: Use Life Boy in your daily bath and get the 95 00:06:57,600 --> 00:07:01,959 lasting protection that Life Boy gives. Remember, from head to toe. 96 00:07:02,079 --> 00:07:05,959 It stops the all. So join them millions of Americans 97 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:14,560 everywhere who demand my boy. Now back to Charlie Chan. 98 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:17,720 Chan and his number one son had gone to the 99 00:07:17,759 --> 00:07:20,920 studio of artist Curtis Allen to pick up paintings belonging 100 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:25,000 to Phineas Craig, prominent art collector. Upon their arrival, they 101 00:07:25,040 --> 00:07:29,439 found Curtis Allen dead. We find Chan talking to mister 102 00:07:29,519 --> 00:07:31,120 Craig to a summoned. 103 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:35,000 Speaker 9: To the studio. Chan, this is terrible. Curtis Allen shot. 104 00:07:35,759 --> 00:07:38,160 Why it's hard to believe? How did it happen? 105 00:07:38,319 --> 00:07:41,759 Speaker 3: Do not yet know? Murder weapon not found? In fact, 106 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:45,839 no clues unseen except for strange position of dead artist 107 00:07:45,879 --> 00:07:46,360 and sofa. 108 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:47,160 Speaker 6: For what do you mean? 109 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:51,160 Speaker 3: Dying men reached out hand and perhaps with less strength 110 00:07:51,560 --> 00:07:55,759 clutched Chinese puzzle box on table Chinese puzzle bugs. Yes, 111 00:07:56,319 --> 00:08:00,519 ancient devisive series of boxes, one within the other, not 112 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:03,160 puzzled except in present case. 113 00:08:04,199 --> 00:08:08,040 Speaker 9: Oh, inspector my painting. I appreciate your care and not 114 00:08:08,079 --> 00:08:11,160 discussing it over the phone. But it's here, isn't it 115 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:14,199 regret to state that only one in Greco family? 116 00:08:14,279 --> 00:08:14,720 Speaker 7: Where is it? 117 00:08:14,759 --> 00:08:23,480 Speaker 3: Please over here uneasily, mister Craig. Is it original or copy? 118 00:08:24,079 --> 00:08:28,000 I'm afraid I can't say you are not sure? No, 119 00:08:28,759 --> 00:08:30,879 you see Curtis Allen was one of the great copyists 120 00:08:30,959 --> 00:08:34,399 of all time. But probably examination by experts which showed 121 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:37,080 the differences clearly. This, of course, will have to be 122 00:08:37,120 --> 00:08:39,960 done by the insurance company, as the painting is insured 123 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:44,320 for its full value. Tell me, is individual called Friendship 124 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:45,639 Bordeaux known to you? 125 00:08:46,039 --> 00:08:46,200 Speaker 7: Why? 126 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:49,159 Speaker 6: Yes, he's a destraphic of art dealer. Why do you ask? 127 00:08:49,399 --> 00:08:52,399 Speaker 3: Mister Bordeaux was seen leaving mister Allen's studio today with 128 00:08:52,559 --> 00:08:54,840 package under Has he been questioned? 129 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:55,519 Speaker 4: He dear? 130 00:08:55,840 --> 00:08:56,279 Speaker 2: I got it? 131 00:08:56,279 --> 00:08:56,480 Speaker 4: Oh? 132 00:08:56,919 --> 00:09:00,399 Speaker 3: Sorry, anybody else was here, even if alone, would appreciate 133 00:09:00,639 --> 00:09:05,480 less sudden assault. Yes, dar, mister Craig, this unbridled coat 134 00:09:05,639 --> 00:09:06,559 is number one son. 135 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:10,840 Speaker 5: You see, Dan, I was investigating a small dressing room 136 00:09:10,879 --> 00:09:12,200 and I found this woman's handbag. 137 00:09:12,399 --> 00:09:13,960 Speaker 4: Something tells me it's vital evidence. 138 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:16,919 Speaker 9: Perhaps I can help inspector now since the dressing room 139 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:19,960 was used by Alan's model. I should say the handbag 140 00:09:20,039 --> 00:09:21,600 was left by kitty charmers. 141 00:09:21,720 --> 00:09:25,440 Speaker 3: Mister Craig, She is girl so well displayed in paintings here. 142 00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:29,000 Speaker 9: Yes, they're all kitty charmers, all except the new portrait 143 00:09:29,039 --> 00:09:31,639 of that young woman on the wall most interesting. 144 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:35,320 Speaker 3: You have been very helpful, mister Craig. I'm deeply grateful 145 00:09:35,559 --> 00:09:35,919 at all. 146 00:09:35,960 --> 00:09:38,320 Speaker 9: Inspector Chan, if there's anything I can do to help, 147 00:09:38,399 --> 00:09:41,879 just let me know, and now please excuse me. I 148 00:09:41,919 --> 00:09:45,000 shall arrange the examination necessarily to determine whether the painting 149 00:09:45,039 --> 00:09:47,720 here is the real grecor equally await the results of 150 00:09:47,799 --> 00:09:51,480 sin no more than I I assure you goodbye, goodbye, 151 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:56,080 see Dan. 152 00:09:56,240 --> 00:09:57,039 Speaker 6: We'll be waiting for her. 153 00:09:57,240 --> 00:09:59,039 Speaker 4: Are just gonna se kitty charmers, aren't. 154 00:09:58,840 --> 00:09:59,960 Speaker 3: You in time? Yeah? 155 00:10:00,039 --> 00:10:00,240 Speaker 10: Yes? 156 00:10:00,639 --> 00:10:05,279 Speaker 3: But now desire to practice good neighbor policy? Good neighbor policy? 157 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:06,320 Speaker 4: What do you mean there? 158 00:10:06,679 --> 00:10:10,679 Speaker 3: So just we go down hall and visit mister Michael Warren. 159 00:10:16,879 --> 00:10:19,600 Mister Warren, in statement to police, you said you had 160 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:22,080 been out for a walk during afternoon and did not 161 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:25,799 know for how long, Also that you observed friendship Bordeaux leave. 162 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:30,679 Mister Allen's studio. That's true, Perhaps so possible you observed 163 00:10:30,679 --> 00:10:34,399 the parture of someone else from Allen studio. No, I didn't, 164 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:37,879 not missus Chalmers. Perhaps Jerry, Hey. 165 00:10:37,799 --> 00:10:38,679 Speaker 6: What are you driving yet? 166 00:10:38,879 --> 00:10:40,360 Speaker 4: You haven't seen Kurt Allen for days? 167 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:40,799 Speaker 1: Dad? 168 00:10:40,879 --> 00:10:43,559 Speaker 4: Why don't you show un Sorry? 169 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:47,279 Speaker 3: D Mister Warren observed large portrait of Miss Chalmers on 170 00:10:47,519 --> 00:10:52,600 your world. She was modeled for you too, Yes, painting 171 00:10:52,679 --> 00:10:56,080 done with great feeling, different from studies of miss Charmers 172 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:57,000 done by mister Allen. 173 00:10:57,120 --> 00:10:59,159 Speaker 6: I'm not a copyist, mister Warren. 174 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:03,240 Speaker 3: Despite fine portrait of Miss Chalmers and wall desire to 175 00:11:03,240 --> 00:11:05,960 see her in person. What is her address? 176 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,320 Speaker 6: Please? 177 00:11:07,519 --> 00:11:09,919 Speaker 3: Some silence serves no purpose. 178 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:12,879 Speaker 7: He lived at thirty two forty eight Solar Street. 179 00:11:13,519 --> 00:11:15,039 Speaker 2: I'm warning you now, if you've got to see her, 180 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:15,919 you're wasting your time. 181 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:20,519 Speaker 3: Humbly big to differ, Please, seeing beautiful woman is never 182 00:11:20,559 --> 00:11:21,720 a waste of time. 183 00:11:30,840 --> 00:11:33,120 Speaker 4: Dad, What sort of questions are we going to ask 184 00:11:33,159 --> 00:11:33,799 Miss Chalmers? 185 00:11:34,039 --> 00:11:37,559 Speaker 3: Not we? Son? After arrival at miss chalmers address, you 186 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:40,480 will go home to honorable mother, explain I will be 187 00:11:40,559 --> 00:11:42,000 unable to attend family dinner. 188 00:11:42,039 --> 00:11:44,519 Speaker 4: Oh Dad, Just when I was beginning to solve this mystery. 189 00:11:44,559 --> 00:11:50,320 Speaker 3: Careful suggest Number one son solved mystery of driving car properly. 190 00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:02,639 Humble upon ze missus Chammers for intruding at such a 191 00:12:02,679 --> 00:12:03,399 time of sorrow. 192 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:05,399 Speaker 11: It's all right, mister Channer. 193 00:12:05,759 --> 00:12:07,480 Speaker 8: I suppose it can't be helped. 194 00:12:07,679 --> 00:12:11,960 Speaker 3: No justice cannot wait until grief was passed. Tell me 195 00:12:12,639 --> 00:12:15,440 you were out of your home this afternoon. 196 00:12:15,279 --> 00:12:16,039 Speaker 4: Yes, for a little. 197 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:18,559 Speaker 11: While I was doing some shopping. 198 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:23,240 Speaker 3: You had misfortune to leave handbag in the store. What 199 00:12:23,279 --> 00:12:27,639 do you mean this is your person? Miss Chalons. Number 200 00:12:27,639 --> 00:12:31,080 one son discovered it in dressing room at Curtis Allen's studio. 201 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:32,960 Speaker 12: Or had I was there? 202 00:12:33,039 --> 00:12:33,399 Speaker 7: What of it? 203 00:12:33,679 --> 00:12:36,120 Speaker 12: I didn't kill Kurt. Heaven knows he deserved it, but 204 00:12:36,159 --> 00:12:36,799 I didn't do it. 205 00:12:36,919 --> 00:12:41,879 Speaker 3: Perhaps not, but sometimes falsehoods entrapped innocent as well as guilty. 206 00:12:42,679 --> 00:12:44,360 Suggest two facts. 207 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:47,559 Speaker 12: Well, I met Kurt Allan while I was modeling to 208 00:12:47,639 --> 00:12:52,720 Mike Warren. It's practically engaged to Mike. Kurt came along Mike, 209 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:55,399 nobody seemed to matter. Kurt told me he loved me 210 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:58,440 and wanted the married. Like a fool, I believed him. 211 00:12:58,360 --> 00:13:05,320 Speaker 3: Until recent discovery of yes observed many portraits in studio 212 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:09,159 view only one of other girl completed after you. 213 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:12,120 Speaker 12: Yes, that's right, kept telling myself that he really didn't 214 00:13:12,159 --> 00:13:14,600 care for this girl, but it was no use. Today 215 00:13:14,639 --> 00:13:16,519 I went to a studio to have it out with him. 216 00:13:16,639 --> 00:13:18,480 Speaker 3: What happened, please, Well. 217 00:13:18,399 --> 00:13:20,519 Speaker 12: First he played dumb, but when he saw that I 218 00:13:20,639 --> 00:13:22,480 was wise, he tried to shout me down. 219 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:25,000 Speaker 3: How did you purse find its way to dressing room? 220 00:13:25,519 --> 00:13:27,320 Speaker 12: In the middle of the argument, there was a knock 221 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:29,200 at the door. Kurt urged me to go to the 222 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:32,039 dressing room. I did, but I kept the door open 223 00:13:32,080 --> 00:13:35,600 a little. Who was visited Frenchy Bordeaux. 224 00:13:37,279 --> 00:13:38,360 Speaker 3: Nor mister Bordeaux? 225 00:13:38,639 --> 00:13:40,399 Speaker 12: Well, yes he. He used to come up to see 226 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:42,679 Kurt every once in a while, two of them, always 227 00:13:42,679 --> 00:13:44,039 buzzing in each other's ears. 228 00:13:44,200 --> 00:13:46,440 Speaker 3: Could you hear what they discussed today? 229 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:49,120 Speaker 12: Not much of it. All I could make out was 230 00:13:49,159 --> 00:13:51,720 that when she was pleading with Kurt about a deal, 231 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:56,200 Kurt said it was too late. Frenchy said something about stalling, 232 00:13:56,200 --> 00:13:59,399 that he'd make it worth Kurt's while Kurt laughed and 233 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:02,840 said he wasn't. I'm interested in chicken feet, and she 234 00:14:02,879 --> 00:14:06,080 looked mean, then said that Kurt would hear from him later, 235 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:07,120 and he. 236 00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:10,480 Speaker 3: Left you then resumed argument with mister Allen. 237 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:11,159 Speaker 7: No. 238 00:14:11,320 --> 00:14:14,440 Speaker 12: When I came out, Kurt was very quiet and told 239 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:16,840 me I'd have to go. I guess I was so 240 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:18,720 upset that I forgot my purse. 241 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:21,720 Speaker 3: You met someone, perhaps some way up? 242 00:14:21,919 --> 00:14:24,279 Speaker 12: Yes, I met Mike Warren. Saw that I didn't feel 243 00:14:24,320 --> 00:14:25,279 like talking much, so. 244 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:28,799 Speaker 3: I didn't keep me Mister Warren very considered. Tell me, 245 00:14:28,840 --> 00:14:32,240 mister Chalmers, you know Chinese puzzle box on table next 246 00:14:32,279 --> 00:14:33,679 to mister Allen's so far. 247 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:34,480 Speaker 7: All that thing? 248 00:14:34,559 --> 00:14:36,360 Speaker 12: Sure, I've played with it many times. 249 00:14:36,679 --> 00:14:37,039 Speaker 7: You know? 250 00:14:37,159 --> 00:14:39,200 Speaker 3: Perhaps how mister Allen the quiet seen. 251 00:14:39,480 --> 00:14:42,799 Speaker 12: I certainly Mike Warren gave it to him. 252 00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:47,000 Speaker 3: Thank you, missus Chummers, mister Warren, very considerate. 253 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:56,879 Speaker 13: Very I got stuck an eating traffic, or I'd have 254 00:14:56,919 --> 00:14:58,759 made it here to the headquarters a lot sooner. 255 00:14:58,759 --> 00:15:01,559 Speaker 3: Heavy traffic, some time disguised blessing. 256 00:15:01,879 --> 00:15:02,480 Speaker 8: Huh. 257 00:15:02,559 --> 00:15:03,600 Speaker 3: Tell me how our family? 258 00:15:03,720 --> 00:15:06,639 Speaker 4: Oh well, as usual mormony as youngsters miss you a lot. 259 00:15:07,039 --> 00:15:11,039 Speaker 3: Impatience to rejoin family begins instant humble father leaves him. 260 00:15:11,200 --> 00:15:20,200 Perhaps Hello, hello, Inspector cham speaking Yes, mister Craig, Sir 261 00:15:20,279 --> 00:15:24,559 Martin Redwick will make examination of picture. No, I cannot 262 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:29,200 be there, but would appreciate phone call. Yes, thank you, goodbye, 263 00:15:30,519 --> 00:15:33,320 well son. We'll know tomorrow morning at ten whether painting 264 00:15:33,320 --> 00:15:35,759 at Allen's studio is original or copy. 265 00:15:35,919 --> 00:15:37,360 Speaker 4: Well, why don't help dad? 266 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,279 Speaker 7: Cash? 267 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:40,080 Speaker 4: Why is so blue? I thought after you saw him 268 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:41,759 as charmers, we'd have smooth sailing. 269 00:15:42,080 --> 00:15:45,840 Speaker 3: Unfortunately not so plenty rough water encountered? 270 00:15:46,200 --> 00:15:47,399 Speaker 4: Why what does she tell you? 271 00:15:47,679 --> 00:15:50,279 Speaker 3: Time to recount same while we make visit? Is it 272 00:15:50,440 --> 00:15:54,120 we're too dad to art gallery of mister Frenchy Bordeaux. 273 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:04,919 Speaker 4: Go on, Dad, only one more flight to go. 274 00:16:05,240 --> 00:16:09,000 Speaker 3: Only one more flights on? If heaven is his high up? 275 00:16:09,159 --> 00:16:13,240 Fear very much, humble father, we will settle for lower regions. 276 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:15,039 Speaker 4: Yeah, that I wouldn't blame you. 277 00:16:16,279 --> 00:16:17,600 Speaker 6: Well, here we are. 278 00:16:18,679 --> 00:16:21,480 Speaker 5: Look, word, must realize the tough climb up here to 279 00:16:21,519 --> 00:16:22,159 the top floor. 280 00:16:22,480 --> 00:16:23,799 Speaker 4: The sign on the door says come in. 281 00:16:26,799 --> 00:16:27,000 Speaker 11: Yeah. 282 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:28,840 Speaker 4: What's more? He means it? Go on? Dad? 283 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:30,919 Speaker 3: You? 284 00:16:30,919 --> 00:16:34,759 Speaker 5: Oh wait, Dad, some light coming through that skylight up there, 285 00:16:34,799 --> 00:16:37,519 But I'll put this lamp on it there. 286 00:16:39,159 --> 00:16:41,480 Speaker 4: That's funny, Dad. I guess he didn't hear the doorbell. 287 00:16:41,759 --> 00:16:43,159 Speaker 3: Perhaps he is another room. 288 00:16:43,320 --> 00:16:43,600 Speaker 6: Baby. 289 00:16:43,799 --> 00:16:44,480 Speaker 4: I'll take a look. 290 00:16:46,159 --> 00:16:47,159 Speaker 12: I can't find the life. 291 00:16:47,519 --> 00:16:51,960 Speaker 4: Oh here it is now nobody here he did? 292 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:54,200 Speaker 3: What's on? There's a fire of paintings. 293 00:16:53,840 --> 00:16:56,080 Speaker 4: Back there and off in a corner of spy. This look. 294 00:16:57,639 --> 00:16:59,360 Speaker 3: Happy of mister Craig zill Greco. 295 00:16:59,480 --> 00:17:00,279 Speaker 4: How do you like that? 296 00:17:00,399 --> 00:17:00,559 Speaker 12: Dad? 297 00:17:00,879 --> 00:17:03,399 Speaker 4: I guess that solves the case. Huh gee. The murderer 298 00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:05,319 must have taken the copy and left the original. 299 00:17:05,640 --> 00:17:09,680 Speaker 3: Perhaps so, But notice this copy not yet completed. 300 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:12,519 Speaker 4: Huh oh oh, well, that doesn't make any difference, Dad, 301 00:17:12,720 --> 00:17:14,960 Frenchie Bordeaux is your man. Let's take it and get 302 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:15,200 out of it. 303 00:17:16,319 --> 00:17:18,759 Speaker 6: I beg problem, messieu, can you go with my bank? 304 00:17:19,599 --> 00:17:24,640 Speaker 3: Voice emanates from skylights and oh, face is not that 305 00:17:24,759 --> 00:17:28,880 of angel. Assume therefore we have pleasure of mister Bordeaux's company. 306 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:31,960 Speaker 6: We miss you. Do not forget this little playmate in 307 00:17:31,960 --> 00:17:34,160 my hand. Eh, he is weak to speak. 308 00:17:34,599 --> 00:17:35,920 Speaker 3: I have observed gun. 309 00:17:36,279 --> 00:17:40,039 Speaker 6: Maybe I miss you. Now tell me who are you 310 00:17:40,359 --> 00:17:41,119 and what do you want? 311 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:49,519 Speaker 3: I am inspected chi investigating murder of Curtis Allen. Trail 312 00:17:49,839 --> 00:17:53,160 unfortunately has led here from the newspaper account. 313 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:55,039 Speaker 6: I had the idea of the time was being primed 314 00:17:55,079 --> 00:17:57,480 on me, and he bought up. It is a good thing. 315 00:17:57,480 --> 00:18:02,640 Speaker 14: I came over the road right, suspicious eyes have poor vision. 316 00:18:03,319 --> 00:18:07,920 There is no tap, only two short you think perhaps 317 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:11,039 you talk your young son. No, no, you talk to 318 00:18:11,079 --> 00:18:13,359 princhy bod. I take my picture and. 319 00:18:13,240 --> 00:18:14,880 Speaker 6: Go, you younger. 320 00:18:15,079 --> 00:18:17,279 Speaker 3: I mean, like that ladder from the corner and bring 321 00:18:17,279 --> 00:18:17,599 it here. 322 00:18:18,240 --> 00:18:22,200 Speaker 4: Yes, all right, yes, sir, I'm hurry. Oh god, I'm sorry. 323 00:18:22,200 --> 00:18:26,559 That rock got my way and the ladder year, that's it. 324 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:30,640 Speaker 6: Now stands back while I come down. 325 00:18:34,160 --> 00:18:34,359 Speaker 7: Yeah. 326 00:18:34,839 --> 00:18:38,039 Speaker 15: We are now an equal level. Right except for this gun. 327 00:18:38,599 --> 00:18:40,920 You will forgive me, monsieur. If I live now with 328 00:18:40,960 --> 00:18:41,799 my painting. 329 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,960 Speaker 3: Perhaps we shall meet again, mister Bordeaux. 330 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:46,039 Speaker 6: No mess in this case. I fear it is goodbye 331 00:18:46,119 --> 00:18:49,599 and not over. Gentlemen, I leave you. 332 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:59,079 Speaker 4: Keep the gun. Look, Dad, you don't consy fool. 333 00:18:59,160 --> 00:18:59,400 Speaker 7: Huh. 334 00:19:00,079 --> 00:19:01,920 Speaker 4: He tripped over the same rung I did, Dad, And 335 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:03,680 what's more, I knock him out with his own gun. 336 00:19:03,799 --> 00:19:06,119 Speaker 3: Yes, tables turned twice. 337 00:19:06,599 --> 00:19:09,039 Speaker 4: Now, Dad, what do you think of funchy boordn't now? 338 00:19:09,279 --> 00:19:09,440 Speaker 6: Yes? 339 00:19:09,519 --> 00:19:10,400 Speaker 4: I was right? Huh. 340 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:15,079 Speaker 3: Life of criminal often indicates guilt. Necessary now to take 341 00:19:15,160 --> 00:19:24,799 mister Bordeaux into custody. 342 00:19:26,200 --> 00:19:27,720 Speaker 6: Before we return to Charlie Chan. 343 00:19:27,880 --> 00:19:30,359 Speaker 2: Listen to a girl. It seems to be having troubles. 344 00:19:30,880 --> 00:19:34,599 Speaker 11: See, I'm having a punk time this summer. Of course, 345 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:38,279 nobody expects much fun. But the boys all away. But gody, oh, 346 00:19:38,319 --> 00:19:43,000 my girlfriend seem to be dropping away too. I guess 347 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:44,039 there's nothing I can do. 348 00:19:44,039 --> 00:19:48,720 Speaker 10: About it, But there is something you can do about it. Listen, 349 00:19:49,519 --> 00:19:52,400 maybe this will give you an idea. O. 350 00:19:54,880 --> 00:19:59,599 Speaker 11: That's that life boy foghorn say, could that mean that 351 00:19:59,640 --> 00:20:00,559 I've got the old? 352 00:20:01,079 --> 00:20:06,960 Speaker 10: Could be good summertime. You're perspiring more than ever, and 353 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:11,839 perspiration causes be old. But life Boy in your daily 354 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,799 bath will protect your boy. 355 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:17,559 Speaker 11: That's right. We always had life boy in the hospital. 356 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:19,039 My brother domin into the army. 357 00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:24,480 Speaker 10: Maybe you'd better get it back in now. That purifying 358 00:20:24,640 --> 00:20:28,359 life boy lather will stop be old and give you 359 00:20:28,440 --> 00:20:32,759 the lasting protection that you need. Life Boy in your 360 00:20:32,839 --> 00:20:38,000 daily tuble shower makes you sure that you won't offend others. 361 00:20:38,359 --> 00:20:42,160 It's grand and refreshing. Will hop into a life boy 362 00:20:42,319 --> 00:20:46,559 bath on a hot day, dude, makes you feel well. 363 00:20:47,319 --> 00:20:50,480 Speaker 11: Say I'm heading for a life boy shower right now. 364 00:20:55,680 --> 00:21:00,640 Speaker 16: I'm saying in another thot thing for joy. A life 365 00:21:00,680 --> 00:21:04,680 of lie for can help sing in cause I know 366 00:21:05,319 --> 00:21:11,160 life four really stops Ooh. 367 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:16,839 Speaker 2: We left Charlie Chan and his son at the art 368 00:21:16,880 --> 00:21:20,359 gallery of Friendship Bordeaux, where Chan's son prevented Bordeaux's flight 369 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:23,079 by knocking him out, thus making possible is being taken 370 00:21:23,079 --> 00:21:26,200 into custody. We meet them again the following morning and 371 00:21:26,319 --> 00:21:28,519 Chan's office at police headquarters. 372 00:21:29,119 --> 00:21:31,519 Speaker 3: See Dan, why did you waste down here? So I'm 373 00:21:31,599 --> 00:21:33,559 impatiently awaiting mister Creek's call. 374 00:21:33,839 --> 00:21:35,240 Speaker 4: Did you question Funci Bordeaux? 375 00:21:35,319 --> 00:21:39,400 Speaker 3: Yes, story coincides with that revealed by missus Chummers deny 376 00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:41,519 as he returned to studio and killed mister Allen. 377 00:21:41,599 --> 00:21:42,880 Speaker 4: But dare I tell you he's lying? 378 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:51,519 Speaker 3: Hello, Inspector Chan speaking yes, Yes, mister Creek, I see 379 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:58,279 you sure regrets sing yes, We'll let you know. Yes, goodbye, 380 00:21:58,359 --> 00:22:01,960 mister Creek. Well the decision of Sir Martin Redwick is 381 00:22:01,960 --> 00:22:06,079 that painting at studio? Definitely a copy, not original? El grico? 382 00:22:06,240 --> 00:22:08,680 Speaker 4: O Dad, how about Bordeau's gun. 383 00:22:08,839 --> 00:22:10,720 Speaker 5: Maybe even if he didn't take the picture, he was 384 00:22:10,759 --> 00:22:12,440 the one who shot Curtis Allen's son. 385 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:17,720 Speaker 3: Yes, there, Bordeau's gun tested did not shoot Curtis Allen. 386 00:22:18,039 --> 00:22:20,640 Speaker 5: Oh gee, Dad, I don't know what to think this 387 00:22:20,880 --> 00:22:23,839 case is just like that Chinese puzzle box. Every time 388 00:22:23,839 --> 00:22:26,240 you open a box is another one inside. First it's 389 00:22:26,319 --> 00:22:28,960 Ms Chalmers, that it's Frenchy Bordeaux, then it's Mike Warren. 390 00:22:29,000 --> 00:22:32,079 It never seems to come to an m Yeah, what's 391 00:22:32,079 --> 00:22:32,759 the matter, you say? 392 00:22:33,160 --> 00:22:36,119 Speaker 3: No, Son, there is limited to number of boxes in 393 00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:40,440 this puzzle have reached final bucks have mission to perform 394 00:22:40,440 --> 00:22:43,400 at Allan's studio. Remain in office. We'll call you to 395 00:22:43,440 --> 00:22:46,920 studio this afternoon, along with all others concerned in case. 396 00:22:57,319 --> 00:23:00,400 Speaker 4: Gosh Dan Studio Shore looks crowded with all these pea here. 397 00:23:00,599 --> 00:23:04,160 Speaker 3: Son, you brought long shot knife as requested, But what 398 00:23:04,200 --> 00:23:06,799 are you wanting for? In time? There is answer to everything. 399 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:09,400 Task for number one Son at present is to hold 400 00:23:09,480 --> 00:23:14,640 knife in readiness. Humbly beg attention please. Time has come 401 00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:19,799 to paint picture of Curtis Allen murderer. Yesterday upon discovery 402 00:23:19,799 --> 00:23:24,359 of body, realized portrait of slayer difficult to conceive. Then 403 00:23:24,799 --> 00:23:28,400 stroke by stroke, likeness of guilty one appeared on canvas, 404 00:23:29,079 --> 00:23:29,880 Miss Chalmers. 405 00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:33,000 Speaker 2: Is one chance, I'm said idly by, while you accused 406 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:34,559 Miss Chalmers of murder. 407 00:23:34,559 --> 00:23:38,400 Speaker 3: Humbley suggests mister Warren, you permit me to wield brush. 408 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:39,119 Speaker 4: Do you want it now? 409 00:23:39,319 --> 00:23:42,400 Speaker 3: No, Son not yet was about to state that miss 410 00:23:42,480 --> 00:23:45,319 Chalmers is one who told more than she realized in 411 00:23:45,319 --> 00:23:49,920 interview yesterday. From dressing room adjacent to studio, she was 412 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:55,000 observer of entrance of highly important visitor, one mister Frenchie Bordeaux. 413 00:23:57,119 --> 00:24:01,039 Mister Bordeaux, please repeat briefly story I related earlier this 414 00:24:01,119 --> 00:24:02,960 morning at my office with leisure. 415 00:24:03,799 --> 00:24:05,319 Speaker 6: I cannot wait to tell it again. 416 00:24:05,559 --> 00:24:06,960 Speaker 3: Proceed please, Ella. 417 00:24:07,759 --> 00:24:10,279 Speaker 15: When I was at the studio sometime ago, I noticed 418 00:24:10,319 --> 00:24:13,400 Alan was making a copy of an direcord. I am 419 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:17,119 a great admirer of board masters, asked him to make 420 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:17,839 a copy for me. 421 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:18,759 Speaker 6: Franci Bordeaux. 422 00:24:19,119 --> 00:24:22,680 Speaker 3: Excuse please, mister Craig, did you know that mister Allen 423 00:24:22,799 --> 00:24:24,440 was painting second copy? 424 00:24:24,559 --> 00:24:24,759 Speaker 7: Why? 425 00:24:24,799 --> 00:24:28,960 Speaker 9: No, No, it comes quite a surprise. Matter of fact, 426 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:31,200 I had strictly enjoyed Missuella not to make more than 427 00:24:31,240 --> 00:24:33,720 the one copy I wanted from my country home. It's 428 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:35,720 obvious that a good copy in the hands of a 429 00:24:35,759 --> 00:24:38,640 man like mister Bordeaux can be the basis of a 430 00:24:38,680 --> 00:24:40,279 fraudulent transactions. 431 00:24:41,039 --> 00:24:41,839 Speaker 6: I must object. 432 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:45,640 Speaker 3: I am a lover of unless mister Bordeaux, sometime lover 433 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:50,039 is unfaithful. Fortunately, no need to guess at your honorable 434 00:24:50,039 --> 00:24:53,000 intentions with copy or same was not completed. 435 00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:57,319 Speaker 15: It was Alan said Craig was sending someone for the paintings, 436 00:24:57,759 --> 00:25:01,079 offered him a bonus to finish it at me. He 437 00:25:01,119 --> 00:25:03,119 did not like his laugh, but there was nothing I 438 00:25:03,160 --> 00:25:05,200 could do. I took my picture and left. 439 00:25:05,279 --> 00:25:05,720 Speaker 12: You did not? 440 00:25:06,079 --> 00:25:07,079 Speaker 6: What do you mean? Mentioned? 441 00:25:07,160 --> 00:25:09,839 Speaker 12: You know very well what I mean. You threatened. I 442 00:25:09,880 --> 00:25:11,160 heard you tell him you come back later? 443 00:25:11,880 --> 00:25:13,440 Speaker 6: Come si, well, let me tell you. 444 00:25:13,519 --> 00:25:15,920 Speaker 15: Mans a plenty faced such as yours is better off 445 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:16,519 with its mouth. 446 00:25:16,400 --> 00:25:23,319 Speaker 3: Shutry please, mister Bordeaux, did you return later? 447 00:25:24,039 --> 00:25:24,200 Speaker 7: No? 448 00:25:24,759 --> 00:25:25,160 Speaker 6: I did not. 449 00:25:25,279 --> 00:25:27,759 Speaker 12: He's lying, I tell you lying. He came back killed 450 00:25:28,039 --> 00:25:28,880 and stall the painting. 451 00:25:32,799 --> 00:25:35,000 Speaker 6: Please, mister Channa's accused. 452 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:38,200 Speaker 3: No one yet, Thank you, mister Craig. Do you want 453 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:43,440 it now? Miss Chalmers agree that one who stole painting 454 00:25:43,680 --> 00:25:47,880 is one who committed murder. But proof necessary, We'll call 455 00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:50,400 on final witness, Curtis Allen. 456 00:25:50,559 --> 00:25:51,720 Speaker 6: Allen while he's dead. 457 00:25:52,319 --> 00:25:56,799 Speaker 3: Yes, dead men sometimes have tailed to tell at time 458 00:25:56,839 --> 00:26:01,000 of death. With strength feeling rapidly, mister wished to indicate 459 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:05,720 murderer saw Chinese puzzle box on table, clutched the same, 460 00:26:06,480 --> 00:26:11,720 then died. When speaking to Miss Chalmers question asked who 461 00:26:11,880 --> 00:26:19,039 gave box to mister Allen, discovered it was mister Warren myself. 462 00:26:19,759 --> 00:26:21,880 Speaker 6: Go ahead, Chane, you're doing the painting. Thank you. 463 00:26:22,759 --> 00:26:27,720 Speaker 3: Portrait taking shape were certain Chinese puzzle box clue, but 464 00:26:28,039 --> 00:26:31,839 necessary to find stolen picture to complete portrait of murderer. 465 00:26:32,519 --> 00:26:36,160 Only this morning. Sir Martin Redwick, acting for both mister 466 00:26:36,240 --> 00:26:39,880 Craig and insurance company, gave opinion that the painting now 467 00:26:39,920 --> 00:26:45,000 before you was copy, not original El Greco. Necessary now 468 00:26:45,039 --> 00:26:46,079 to make further tests. 469 00:26:46,119 --> 00:26:49,839 Speaker 9: But inspector chand surely you don't question so Martin's qualification, No. 470 00:26:49,960 --> 00:26:53,759 Speaker 3: Mister Craig, But in China there is ancient test which 471 00:26:53,759 --> 00:26:57,559 has never failed. Some Oh yes, dad, the knife prieze 472 00:26:57,640 --> 00:27:02,519 yes ed, thank you. So now with him placed firmly 473 00:27:02,559 --> 00:27:06,039 around the hilt of knife, arm is raised and knife 474 00:27:06,119 --> 00:27:08,160 is plunged into canter Subba stopper. 475 00:27:08,240 --> 00:27:10,720 Speaker 9: Could Heaven's chin you stupid? Who you destroyed my painting? 476 00:27:10,839 --> 00:27:12,160 Speaker 3: But it was only worthless copy? 477 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:13,079 Speaker 6: But worthless copy? 478 00:27:13,079 --> 00:27:15,599 Speaker 9: Why the reload dragger was under the copy correction? 479 00:27:15,759 --> 00:27:21,960 Speaker 3: Please? Was under copy before I removed sane. Thank you 480 00:27:22,160 --> 00:27:25,160 for helping me complete portrait of murderer of Curtis Allen, 481 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:41,160 portrait of you, Phineas Craig desire to reach home keenly felt, 482 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:44,880 I'm very hungry. Hope number one son does not mind 483 00:27:45,000 --> 00:27:46,599 humble father driving car. 484 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:49,279 Speaker 5: Oh no, there, and I'm too busy trying to figure 485 00:27:49,279 --> 00:27:50,160 out the whole case. 486 00:27:50,640 --> 00:27:53,960 Speaker 3: Well, some best to begin with Chinese puzzle box. 487 00:27:53,839 --> 00:27:56,359 Speaker 4: But Dad, I thought she implicated Mike Warren with that. 488 00:27:56,680 --> 00:28:01,000 Speaker 3: No, some necessary to withhold for time. Second conclusion drawn 489 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:05,240 from clue, not who gave the box, but what puzzle 490 00:28:05,279 --> 00:28:10,079 itself signified. Lift lid of one box, other box underneath, 491 00:28:10,680 --> 00:28:14,599 lift one painting, other painting underneath. 492 00:28:14,200 --> 00:28:15,880 Speaker 4: So the painting had never left the studio. 493 00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:20,559 Speaker 3: Ha, Dad, No son, As mister Craig confessed after self betrayal. 494 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:24,359 Deal made between him and mister Allen. Original to be 495 00:28:24,359 --> 00:28:28,200 placed under copy Fike, theft to be arranged with Alan 496 00:28:28,279 --> 00:28:31,319 found tied up, insurance money to be shared by both, 497 00:28:31,799 --> 00:28:36,640 but mister Craig, greedy wanted all money for himself. Also 498 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:41,039 no living a compass after painting judged by authority to 499 00:28:41,039 --> 00:28:43,759 be copy would be returned to mister Craig. 500 00:28:43,920 --> 00:28:46,759 Speaker 5: Oh, see, Dad, I don't see why I didn't let 501 00:28:46,839 --> 00:28:48,519 me go up to the studio when you remove the 502 00:28:48,559 --> 00:28:49,920 real painting from under the copy. 503 00:28:50,279 --> 00:28:53,880 Speaker 3: Sorry, son had to ensure complete surprise to make knife 504 00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:54,920 test convincing. 505 00:28:55,039 --> 00:28:57,119 Speaker 4: Wow, sure, what's convincing? All right? 506 00:28:57,559 --> 00:28:57,759 Speaker 7: Yeah? 507 00:28:57,839 --> 00:29:02,519 Speaker 4: Look out, ah, can you talk about my driving? 508 00:29:02,960 --> 00:29:06,359 Speaker 3: Sorry Sunday, I am eager to be home for knife 509 00:29:06,440 --> 00:29:07,759 test test? 510 00:29:08,079 --> 00:29:08,920 Speaker 4: What another one? 511 00:29:09,160 --> 00:29:14,839 Speaker 3: Yes, Son, This time I'm delicious chicken cooked by honorable mother. 512 00:29:28,519 --> 00:29:32,319 Speaker 2: And so ends the strange adventure Death Hates a Picture. 513 00:29:33,039 --> 00:29:35,640 Next week, Charlie Chan will be back again. So don't 514 00:29:35,680 --> 00:29:39,200 forget to tune in, same time, same station, and these 515 00:29:39,279 --> 00:29:42,920 hot days, don't forget Life Boy for that daily tub 516 00:29:43,039 --> 00:29:47,160 or shower. Get that certainty of lasting protection against offending 517 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:50,640 others that only Life Boy will give you. And say, 518 00:29:50,960 --> 00:29:53,839 Life Boys a great soap for the hands too. Make 519 00:29:53,880 --> 00:29:56,559 sure that the children use it regularly before meals to 520 00:29:56,680 --> 00:30:00,559 help safeguard their help. And try Life Boy for sham. 521 00:30:00,759 --> 00:30:04,720 It's copious lather. We'll get your scalp extra clean. Yes 522 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:12,400 for bath, face, hands and shampoo, use Life Boy. Now 523 00:30:12,440 --> 00:30:15,480 here's Charlie Chan to tell you about next week's adventure. 524 00:30:16,720 --> 00:30:20,480 Speaker 3: In case of death squares the circle champion meets death 525 00:30:20,519 --> 00:30:23,640 in prize ring Sun hustled over Saine. 526 00:30:24,480 --> 00:30:26,119 Speaker 4: How do you think it happened, Dad? 527 00:30:26,279 --> 00:30:29,480 Speaker 3: It was not unworthy opponent, mister slugger Basco, who helped 528 00:30:29,599 --> 00:30:31,839 Champ meet ancestors that Poloka. 529 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,880 Speaker 4: He couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag. 530 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:37,160 Speaker 3: Yes, quite true. When one begins task of lining up 531 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:41,720 possible causes of death, one may begin by immediately eliminating Basco. 532 00:30:42,480 --> 00:30:45,440 Tomorrow morning we go to police headquarters and offer services. 533 00:30:45,640 --> 00:30:48,880 Speaker 4: Offer services. I don't get it. I'm completely in the dark. 534 00:30:49,119 --> 00:30:54,359 Speaker 3: Then allow unworthy parent to switch on light of reason. McHenry, 535 00:30:54,400 --> 00:30:57,640 world champion of fisticuffs, died in ring last night. It 536 00:30:57,759 --> 00:31:09,880 is true, but more than true. McHenry murdered, looking forward 537 00:31:09,920 --> 00:31:13,319 with much anticipation to meeting you again next week. 538 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:28,400 Speaker 8: Good night, thank you. 539 00:31:29,640 --> 00:31:32,319 Speaker 2: The Adventures of Charlie Chan are based on the character 540 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:37,160 created by Earl der Biggers. The script was by James Earthim. 541 00:31:37,160 --> 00:31:40,319 The part of Charlie Chan is played by Ed This 542 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:44,079 is Don Hancock speaking for the makers of Life Boy Soul. 543 00:31:59,720 --> 00:32:02,880 Youwives have read in the papers about lamb and cheese 544 00:32:02,920 --> 00:32:05,359 and some cuts of beef being rationed again, so it's 545 00:32:05,400 --> 00:32:08,240 a little tougher making those red ration points go around. 546 00:32:08,799 --> 00:32:11,440 You only have half as many as before too, So 547 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:14,440 how about getting those extra red points that your butcher 548 00:32:14,440 --> 00:32:17,480 gives you for turning in used kitchen fats. Get in 549 00:32:17,519 --> 00:32:19,839 the habit of saving used kitchen fats and turning them 550 00:32:19,839 --> 00:32:24,279 in regularly. That fat is needed urgently for the manufacture 551 00:32:24,279 --> 00:32:27,839 of vital war materials. Save your used fats and a 552 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:30,920 tin container, please and turn them in at your butcher's. 553 00:32:31,319 --> 00:32:34,319 Remember it's one more way that you can get behind 554 00:32:34,400 --> 00:32:37,839 those great fighting men overseas. 555 00:32:38,240 --> 00:32:41,359 Speaker 17: One step ahead of the law, and always an exciting 556 00:32:41,400 --> 00:32:44,759 step at that. That's Boston Blackie in the person of 557 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:49,039 Chester Morris. You've seen Boston Blackie in the movies. Now, 558 00:32:49,079 --> 00:32:51,200 for the first time, you can hear him on the air. 559 00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:55,200 Don't miss this exciting new series every Friday night, a 560 00:32:55,240 --> 00:32:59,519 full half hour of thrilling adventure starring Chester Morris. See 561 00:32:59,519 --> 00:33:01,720 your local paper for a time in station. 562 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:11,200 Speaker 1: Welcome back. Ed Bagley's delivery is very different, and we 563 00:33:11,319 --> 00:33:14,160 only have two episodes, so we're not going to really 564 00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:16,759 have much of a chance to get used to it. 565 00:33:16,759 --> 00:33:20,279 It's weird how his thank you after listen please, is 566 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:23,960 asked as a question. Still, it's a good episode and 567 00:33:24,119 --> 00:33:27,279 probably more in line with what people think of for 568 00:33:27,359 --> 00:33:33,200 a traditional Charlie Chan story, with feel like the film, 569 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:37,200 with Chan's number one Sun playing a key role. I 570 00:33:37,240 --> 00:33:41,079 also thought the conclusion was really true to a Charlie 571 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:44,680 Chan summation. A bit of a simple case, but I 572 00:33:44,720 --> 00:33:47,839 thought really well done. It is worth noting that the 573 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:51,000 multiple title thing is something that you'll run into on 574 00:33:51,119 --> 00:33:56,079 some other programs. In fact, they will actually on several 575 00:33:56,119 --> 00:34:00,279 episodes of Nick Carter announce the title of the episode 576 00:34:00,319 --> 00:34:04,559 and then share an alternate title because apparently we've got 577 00:34:04,720 --> 00:34:07,960 all the airtime and one title is just not good 578 00:34:08,079 --> 00:34:11,599 enough for this story. It deserves at least two. Now 579 00:34:11,639 --> 00:34:16,639 A word on the radio sponsorship, in particular the one 580 00:34:16,679 --> 00:34:19,960 that comes smack in the middle of the episode. I 581 00:34:20,159 --> 00:34:23,360 have listened to a lot of old time radio, and 582 00:34:23,519 --> 00:34:28,800 Life Boy certainly sponsored their share of programs, but I 583 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:32,239 have to say I have not heard them do an 584 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:38,199 ad quite like that with a sinister voice. For no reason, 585 00:34:38,360 --> 00:34:42,719 I've just been listening to The Whisperer for evaluation for 586 00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,760 a series that we could do on Great Adventurers and 587 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:49,039 the announcer's voice sounded just like that, and again I 588 00:34:49,039 --> 00:34:53,159 can't think of any particular reason for that creative decision. 589 00:34:53,480 --> 00:34:57,000 Then it's followed up by this really beautiful singing voice. 590 00:34:57,119 --> 00:35:00,639 I think that one is one that will adventure land 591 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:06,199 on an old time radio snack wagon ad sampler episode. 592 00:35:06,519 --> 00:35:09,239 All right, now, let's go ahead and talk about our 593 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:16,679 plans for Tuesdays as we finish up season sixteen and 594 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:20,760 get into season seventeen. Now, we have actually gone on 595 00:35:20,880 --> 00:35:24,400 with Charlie Chan longer than I expected, just because of 596 00:35:24,440 --> 00:35:29,760 my realization we could play the Landini murder mystery. However, 597 00:35:30,239 --> 00:35:34,360 we will in a few weeks be bringing you The 598 00:35:34,519 --> 00:35:39,159 Big Story, fantastic series. It's a bit of an anthology 599 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:44,800 series where the real life mysteries solved by reporters are 600 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:49,079 told for radio. We will also be returning to Australia 601 00:35:49,199 --> 00:35:52,199 for a couple of weeks to feature Burton Trent, and 602 00:35:52,280 --> 00:35:54,559 then I'm hoping that we will get. 603 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:55,960 Speaker 4: To return to the hummert Verse. 604 00:35:56,679 --> 00:36:00,119 Speaker 1: There have been some hold ups and me getting the 605 00:36:00,159 --> 00:36:04,480 programs that I need to facilitate that, but I'm hopeful 606 00:36:04,639 --> 00:36:07,719 that will get feared up and that after the Big 607 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:11,159 Story in Burton, Trent. We'll be ready to get back 608 00:36:11,280 --> 00:36:16,800 into some more Mister Chameleon and some other stuff, so 609 00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:20,639 expect that ahead in season seventeen. All right, now it's 610 00:36:20,679 --> 00:36:23,119 time to thank our Patreon supporter of today. Thank you 611 00:36:23,159 --> 00:36:27,719 to Susan, Patreon supporter since October twenty eighteen, currently supporting 612 00:36:27,760 --> 00:36:31,360 the podcast at the Detective Sergeant level of seven dollars 613 00:36:31,360 --> 00:36:33,800 and fourteen cents or more per month. Thanks so much 614 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:36,719 for your support, Susan, and that will do it for today. 615 00:36:36,840 --> 00:36:40,800 If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your 616 00:36:41,000 --> 00:36:45,239 favorite podcast software, and please be sure to rate and 617 00:36:45,280 --> 00:36:49,320 review the podcast wherever you're downloading it from. We will 618 00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:53,880 be back next Tuesday with another episode of Charlie Chan, 619 00:36:54,599 --> 00:36:59,639 but join us back here tomorrow for Broadways My Beat. 620 00:36:59,719 --> 00:37:03,000 Speaker 7: When or man's lying dead? Who are you? What are 621 00:37:03,039 --> 00:37:07,920 you talking about? I'm Finch, Room Services, hotel HEADN Finch. 622 00:37:08,119 --> 00:37:09,239 What are you trying to tell me about? 623 00:37:09,239 --> 00:37:10,280 Speaker 6: A man lying dead. 624 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:14,320 Speaker 7: In the penthouse? Hotel HEADN? I walked and delivered the drinks. 625 00:37:14,599 --> 00:37:17,320 Note that the drapes were drawn, noted that the spread 626 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:20,119 had not been drawn back. Noted that he hadn't taken 627 00:37:20,119 --> 00:37:22,639 off his shoes and noted that he was dead. 628 00:37:22,800 --> 00:37:23,639 Speaker 6: How could you tell? 629 00:37:24,039 --> 00:37:25,960 Speaker 7: He didn't move and I tapped him on the shoulder, 630 00:37:26,599 --> 00:37:31,280 didn't breathe either in here or ex here. That's being dead. 631 00:37:31,400 --> 00:37:32,719 Speaker 6: Have you notified the manager? 632 00:37:33,280 --> 00:37:35,119 Speaker 7: Did you hear me say I did that? No? No, 633 00:37:36,719 --> 00:37:39,440 I'm reporting a directed to the police, so it'll be 634 00:37:39,480 --> 00:37:42,159 on the records that I found the man. Pinch found him. 635 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:47,079 Finch Fi n h Alan Finch. You'll tell the papers that. 636 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:50,519 Speaker 1: I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, 637 00:37:50,960 --> 00:37:56,119 send your comments to Box thirteen at Great Detectives dot net, 638 00:37:56,679 --> 00:38:00,360 follow us on Twitter at Radio Detectives and maeck us 639 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:08,119 out on Instagram, Instagram, dot com, slash Great Detectives from Boise, Idaho. 640 00:38:08,440 --> 00:38:11,519 This is your host, Adam Graham signing off.