Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Radio
Johnny Dollar - The Yankee Pride Matter
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- Duration:
- 31m
- Broadcast on:
- 08 Jul 2024
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No purchase necessary for your prohibited by law, 18-plus, terms, and conditions apply, see website for details. From Hollywood, it's time now for Edmund O'Brien as... Johnny Dallin. This is Carl Bush, Johnny. Yeah, Carl. What's new? We've currently got a marine insurance headache down here. I don't know if you're interested, but your commission would be fat. I called you because I had a feeling you know Singapore. Is that right? Yeah, I've been there on a case, and it'll have to be a fat commission to get me back there. You'll see us for $300,000. It covers a cargo that's being delayed out there, a time clause. What reason do you have so far? Mechanical trouble on the ship. One breakdown after another. Accidental sabotage, or both? That's what we want to learn. Come on down after lunch and talk it over. Edmund O'Brien, in another adventure of the man with the action-packed expense account. America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator. That was truly Johnny Dallin. Expense accounts submitted by a special investigator, Johnny Dallin, to try state insurance company at Hartford, Connecticut. The following is an accounting of expenditures during my investigation of the Yankee pride matter. Back on item 1, a dollar and a half capbed of your office. Maritime insurance is a bad gamble at best, Dallin. Looks like we're on the short end of this one. That I know about. I don't know today unless that a day. You aren't alone. This is a cargo of tin, bound for a west coast plant that's under government contract, armament, bearings, I think. Well, that's where that time clause you mentioned fit, isn't it? Right. I got a deadline so they insured themselves. The way it stands is that ship doesn't leave Singapore in a week. We start losing 2% a day on 300,000. You have an office in Singapore? Yes, but we haven't got any satisfaction from them. I don't know. That's far away. You're out of touch. What's your man's name? Here. His name is Elle. Vincent Elle. Here's the address. Well, I guess I can get the rest of the dope from him. I'll get out of here as soon as I can get space. Good. Nice seeing you, Johnny. Let me know when your plane leaves. I'll send you a bouquet of bourbon or something. Expense account item 2, $1,280 there, an international expenses between Hartford and Singapore. In the perverse way of shipping airlines, we arrived with one of Melea's heavy muggy dawns, coasting in over Hays hidden native villages, the island studded harbor, finally settling on a big sea. I finished customs by nine, napped in my room at the hotel Europe through ten, and I was in tri-state office by once the end. I'm happy to meet you, Mr. Dolla. Sit down. I trust you had a pleasant trip out. Well, it's a little too long to be pleasant, Mr. Elles, but those airline people do everything they can. Yes. You've been in these before? A few times. Well, then you'll know that the unexpected is more or less commonplace here. They're what are you driving at? It's possible that you'll come on an extremely dangerous mission, sir. Oh? On the other hand, perhaps it's only coincidence. One of my adjusters has been killed. He was working on this case? Yes, I'm afraid he was. What have you done about it? I turned the matter over to the police. Did you mention the situation, the delayed cargo? I did. I rather think that they categorized him as an individual rather than as an insurance adjuster. So were they? A young Chinese kufo Sun, an intelligent chap. I discussed the matter with him in the morning and previous to his death, that was two days ago. They told me he was going to visit the ship in question, the Yankee pride. The men on board said he never arrived. You don't think his death was a coincidence, do you? It's distinctively no, but true, the death isn't where in some quarters here. So I've heard that this boy of yours leave a family, anyone I can talk to? His parents were killed in the last unpleasantness, but there's a brother. They shared quarters. I'd like to have the address. Of course. It's been then cool and sweet. There you are. I won't bother directing you any of which your fellow will know if it is, but I believe he's employed by a Dutch concern, wouldn't be at home to leave me. I don't work out. I want to go talk to the chief engineer of that ship first anyway. Yes, I suppose you'll have to go. I will then beg you to proceed with great caution. The ship is down at the East Coast. I'm in the tack. Come in. Sorry to bother you, Chief, I... Aww. What's the matter with you? Blessed and fever? Seems like this climate brings it back. Hilarion? Yes. What do you want aboard? My name's Dollar. I was sent out here by the company that's insuring Chicago. What about it? They're going to start losing money and this ship doesn't get started home in a few days. Well, there's nothing they can do and nothing I can do. I have a bearing flown to me from Hong Kong. When that gets here, I can pump water into the boilers and not before. What do you think about all this mechanical trouble you've been having? What do you mean? Well, has it all been legitimate or could it have been sabotaged? Sabotage? Now, who'd do that? I don't know. Whoever hasn't been sabotaged, bearings go and generate us to follow up without any help. Ask me. I've been nursing them for 15 years. How many expect this stuff from Hong Kong? It's hard to say. People don't work the same out here as they do in the States. I don't know. Fly up there myself after your bearing if it'll get you out of here on time. Look, mister, I'm not in any ship to figure out anything now. I'm sick. I'll try and talk to the captain about it. Come back tomorrow. Oh, yeah? Uh-huh. Joachie. I know. That seaver's rough. After dinner that night, I rickshawed towards the address of the dead Chinese adjuster. I crossed over the Singapore River, which winds through the city, to separate the natives and European quarters, and entered Ben Cooland Street. It was jammed with its people outside to take advantage of the breath of food that comes with night. Take us to the house! Take us to the house! Do it, do it! Where? Here it's one. Good. Which door? I'd point. Yes. You've got some other big one. I wait. All right, you wait. Here you are. I want to talk to you about your brother. Why won't you talk to me? You'll speak the truth. Yes, I have no reason to lie. I'm an American. I want to talk to you about your brother. All right. We did not talk. Why'd you come here? I'm working with a company where your brother works. I came all the way from America. Why won't you talk to me? You'll speak the truth? Yes, I have no reason to lie. You come run. You heard in America about my brother? No, but I'm here in Singapore to do the same job he was doing when he was killed. I wondered if there was some connection. Connection? Was he killed because of what he was doing for some other reason? I do not know. I did not know what he was doing. Are you telling the truth? Yes. What are you afraid of? Why did you tell me you wouldn't talk about your brother? I do not want to die. Why would you die? Did someone tell you that you would if you talked about it? Yes. I cannot tell anything because I know nothing. That he will not believe. Oh. Come on. You can trust me. I promise you I won't mention a word of this. He who came here before the police. I told him that my brother and I speak of other things, not work. But he made promise that I'd die if I speak to police. Who was this man? Did you know him? No, I have never seen him. Or the Oriental or Occidental? English. He would do low work, I think. The work of frightening people for some other. And you are sure your brother didn't say anything about his work the night of day before he was killed? Anything about a ship named the Yankee Prize? Nothing. I have spent many hours remembering his last words to me. He spoke only of one new thing, a woman, with four soon there was always new woman. With this one, he was filled with pride and excitement. She was Malayan. Perhaps she brought him to the man that threatened you. Did he ask you about her? He asked me everything that had been talked of, but I was frightened and did not mention her. In our name or where I can find it? You will keep the secret. Well, alive when I got here. I will tell her I had talked to your brother that night before he died. The name is Randy. There is a place of an Arab in Malabasuit. It is called Bili Parka. And that is where he spoke of finding her. Alright. I will see if I can. We, of course, soon death is a very heavy sorrow. But my death is in the future to not come back, to speak further or this would be to I won't come back, Mr. Co. Thanks for the help you're killing me. [knocking on door] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] Yeah, I go out of place. Malabar Street. [indistinct chatter] You know that? [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] I didn't bother to go back. The crowd surging around the door. I'd come out with enough to tell me what had happened. The future that Mr. Coo had been so anxious to protect, had just ceased to exist. [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter] In just a moment, we'll return to the second act of your truly Johnny Dollar starring Edmund O'Brien. But first, are you ready to sing it again tonight? You'll find a whole hour full of the day's popular music sung by Eugenie Baird, Alan Dale, Bob Howard, and the Riddler. There's a toneful riddle song that leads to sing it again, Phantom Boy's Treasure Troves. $5,000 in cash and $10,000 more in Wonder Prizes. Be listening again to sing it again tonight when it comes your way on most of the same CBS stations. The Phantom's a puzzler, but some CBS listener will win that $5,000 in cash. [dramatic music] And now with our star, Edmund O'Brien, we return you to the second act of your truly Johnny Dollar. [dramatic music] [dramatic music] Telephones are still at a premium in the native quarters of Singapore. I wanted to report what had happened to the internals and tell them where I was going and why, so I tried to find one but couldn't. The joint called the Bili Parker was a mixture of nationalities, languages, and tobacco smoke. I spotted two oxidantos as I went in. They ignored me, so I ignored them and Elbowed a place at the bar. Oh, no, what? What did you drink? And his scotch? Oh, you've got a good scotch. No, I'll take one. Don't mix it. Hey, I'm looking for a girl named Randy. She here tonight? Randy, you've got table. She sure you've got, you pay her. Right. Randy? Randy, don't you mention my name? I did. Something to ask for. [indistinct chatter] Hi, I'm Randy. I've got a drink for me. Is all right? I'm glad you did. Good afternoon. Why did you ask for me? Well, a friend told me about you. You found American, are you? That's right. I know some American. They'd want to teach you to speak English and speak very well. No, they do not teach me that. I learned from missionary school in finance. You are surprised? I didn't know it's yours. Everybody is surprised. Randy went to school. Some American friend told me about me. No, he was Chinese. His name was Koopo Soon. He's a Koopo Soon. He is no friend of mine. He's Koopa. He told you about me. Couple of afternoons ago. That he was coming here to meet you. You wanted to meet me all right. I did not want to meet him. He made full of himself. That would be easy. What did he say about me? Oh, that you were beautiful. That he was looking forward to seeing you. He said that because he was lonely. I know about men. That's why you think of me tonight? Because you are lonely. And I don't think I am. Point your name. Dollar, Johnny Dollar. You need me. I'll admit it as a ring to it. No. I see you. I know the name. In Penang my father works for steamship land with that man. Are you in shipping business? No relation. Shall we get rid of this guy? How do we say? What am I saying? I think I like this person better now. What do you mean? Because he told you about food. I get tired of these people. I like to talk to you. I'm here. You've come back home. Will you ever meet? Wait for you. Only in a little while. Then I stop work. You come to my house. We can talk to more. Please. You win. Andy, are you lying to me? Don't you really know that Koopo soon is dead? He is dead. I only knew him that one time. Look as well as I know you. How should I find out? Why should I lie to you? Because the chances are that you are the last person to see him before he was killed. How do you know this? Because he was on his way to meet you and he never came back. There are many places to go and sing up for. Yeah, but it all keeps returning to you or that place. Who soon's brother was shot right after he told me about you? I did not know he had trouble. Come here. Do not want to talk to you like this. I gave the name of the place to my Rickshaw boy. Somebody overheard it. And the shooting took place right after we left. Why would somebody want to keep me away from you? Nobody wants to keep you away from me. You are frightened? Ah, past. If they wanted to kill me, they would have by now. Why did you bring me here? I thought you understood. You are in trouble. Why don't you tell me to listen to you? I would help you. I get it. That would be better. I will help you forget too. I'll make a drink. Fine. Will I find? Sure, sure, anything. Do not think about your dead things, son. You cannot help them now. You think of me. What else? Easy now. Easy. Sorry to interrupt. Keep your pistol on him, Roy. Well, I'll find out if he's got one. He's not on. Ah, well, you should now, dearie. Well, now. Aren't you going to get up? I don't see why I should. Because we're going for a little drive, that's why you should. Are you coming like a gentleman or otherwise? Good boy! Yeah! [Music] Well, darling, what do you make of this? You go to sleep in a river shack. You're not careful now. Stay on your feet. Hey, you wake up on the threshold of a blasted mansion. Hey, give me a hand, Roy. You can't hold his feet yet. Right. You know, you're an important man, darling. But don't get big headies. It's then that's more important. [Music] Thank you. Here we are. I'm in the library. Come along. Right, you are. Go on, straight ahead. [Music] What on earth have you done to him? He was quite violent. Yeah, help him to the chair. I'd hope this wouldn't happen, Mr. Darling. Let me look at you. Don't bother. You'll get a foot in a place where you get close enough. I promise you that. Oh, I see. It's obvious that you pant for yourself a difficult man to deal with. But let me share a simple truth. You'll accomplish nothing here until I allow you to. That was a strong word. I have the power to support them. I know all about you while you're here. My chief engineer will see that the Yankee pride does not move until I give the word. And when will that be when I am ready to leave for Mexico? Mexico? You're crazy. That ship isn't going to Mexico. Oh, yes it is, Mr. Darling. Because I have paid well for passage there. You don't buy shipped articles. The Yankee pride says she's going to San Francisco. No one can buy anything with sufficient funds. The simplest of the petty official signatures needed to make these changes. You'd be amazed at how easily eyes have blinded and ears deafened. You don't agree with me? Up to a point. I understand. You think that I brought you here for the purpose of bargaining with you? There's no need for that. Why am I here? Because I enjoy my power. And at the moment I am fighting you and your stumbling idiotic method. You're proud of your own? What kind of power does it take to bring off the murders of the Ku brothers? I'm not impressed. Who will be? I'm going to let you go on with your investigation because you're a harmless fit. Thanks. How much money will your company lose by further delay? Two percent of three hundred thousand dollars for each day over schedule. Please convey to them my thanks. Until them I shall cover their laws. They will attempt to prosecute. You may go. Earl and Roy would ride you wherever you wish them to. I retreated to my hotel room. But I knew one thing about him and thought I knew something else. His name is spotted on an envelope and the way out seemed to be Major Ralph Dixon. And I had a strong feeling that his weakness was his strength and vice versa. The man was power man. Despite my exhaustion, frustration didn't let me sleep too well through the rest of the night. Good morning. This is Darla. Well, I'm glad you phoned. I'm worried about what might happen to you last night. Well, don't think for a minute that it didn't happen. What do you know about a Major Ralph Dixon? Ralph Dixon. Yeah. By nothing who is he? Well, he boasts that he's the man behind our trouble. He's crazy. And I really mean that. He claims that he's bribed everybody concerned with the Yankee pride sailing, including port officials. Mr. Darla, you're tough. I believe him. Look, you have that entree here that I have. Would you see that you can learn something about the ship's papers being changed to include a Mexican port? There was no Mexican port. I know that. Well, he says there is. And see what you can learn about his visas and passports. And you might even check customs. He's holding the sailing up for something. I say that what are you going to be doing? Well, I'll start at the other end. I know my way around the bottom. Hello, Randy. I did not throw my legs down. I knew it would come back to you. You aren't afraid of me, but you will be. Right now, you're afraid of the major, and I don't blame you. Two men will kill to keep you on the rest of his pawns afraid. Yes, I have my favor. Many people are. You and one or two others are going to have to protect him by taking the blame for those two murders. You know that, don't you? That there would be no trouble. That was before I came to town. I say there is going to be trouble. Because I'm going to turn you in. And the major is so powerful that nobody will believe you when you tell the truth. You won't pay for it all. I believe that. Well, don't you want to help yourself if you can? Why? You know his power? Not like you do, and I don't want to. I think he's crazy. And if I have to, I'll kill him. What can I do? Tell me what's behind it. Go. From an England person, it was afraid of invasion. They send their gold out, then they can. The major is making the arrangements. How much do you know? I've only heard. Almost 100 million. American standard? Yes, American. There's been delayed in that journey. What can you do against power like that journey? If we can get high enough, we'll break him. The man I'm working with on this is checking every official the major claims of paid off. How do we know that? What do you think about that? Well, speaking of Mr. L... I try. He is only a human being. He is as greedy as any of us. I do not think he's asking the question. He's been bored too. Yes. You, the captain, the engineer, officials, L. You too, Johnny. If you were wise. If they tell you to say that. It doesn't matter. Yes, they do. They told me to warn you. I'm glad I hear that. Why should you be glad? Because it means he's afraid of me. What else were you supposed to tell me? Only above Mr. L. Mr. L's is a good a place to start as any. A check on the tri-state of has told me that L's are left for home. So I followed him there. It was a cottage set back in the street. No one answered my not. Through the grander window I could see why. Vincent L's was crawled on the floor. A pistol just beyond his outstretched hand. On the way to Major Dixon I stopped at my hotel long enough to get an automatic out of my luggage. Well, what do you want? What's the meaning of this? I just left Vincent L's out. Oh, yes. I've been advised that the poor man took his own life. Perhaps you can profit from today. I think I can. What happened? Did he turn on you? A little say that he didn't appreciate his position with me. He miscalculated my strength. Naturally learned there was nothing left for him to live for. How have you there? I've done all right. I've finally realized that there's only one way to stop you. Oh. And what is that? Take care of you. See you thought of that. Not to speak here. I am a man of influence. You'd not be rewarded. You'd be prosecuted. I think you're a man of influence only in your own mind. Your influences do partial later money, but more to fear. L's turned on you, and you killed him. The girl rendez would if she weren't afraid. How would she is? She wouldn't be if you were dead. I want you to come with me. And where would we go? Down to the police commissioner where I want you to list every bribe and killing you've been involved in. Ridiculous. I have an appointment at the club, but you'll pardon me, I'm sure. I know about the gold, Major. Oh. You do, do you? What do you propose doing about it? I'm going to stop it. You? Don't try to leave, Major. Major? You. Stupid little fool. I didn't kill him, as it turned out I didn't have to. Police investigation of the shooting brought out all the truth. The gold was confiscated when it arrived, and after three days of questioning I was released. Remark? You may lose two days on the Yankee pride schedule, but to balance that you also lost Mr. L's, an agent you can do without. Expense account item four, three hundred dollars, miscellaneous. Expense account item five, same as item two. Expense account total, two thousand, six hundred and eighty six dollars. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar stars Edmund O'Brien in the title role and is written by Gildard with music conducted by Alexander Curtis. Edmund O'Brien may soon be seen in the Paramount Pictures production, Warpath. Featured in tonight's cast were Virginia Greg, Bob Sweeney, Tudor Owen, Bill Johnstone, Wally Mayer, Jack Crucion and Ben Wright. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar is produced and directed by Jaime Del Vayes. This is Bob Stevenson inviting you to join us next week at this time, when we'll again bring you Edmund O'Brien as... 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