Boston Blackie: The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder 05/21/1946
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What is the opening premise of the Blaine Brothers pawn‑shop murder case?
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I don't see what you're complaining about, John. Oh, you don't, huh? Well, who owns this pawn shop, Paul? You, me, or both of us? We both do, you know that. Okay, then. From now on, I sign checks the same as you do. Now, wait a minute, John. You're getting your share of the profits, aren't you? So you say. Only I don't trust you. I'll get it. Hello? Hello? Wait a minute. Is anybody on here? Hello?
Hello? Is this Blaine's pawn shop?
Yeah, what do you want?
I want to speak to Paul Blaine,
please. Oh, you don't care who you speak to, do you? Just a minute. It's for you here.
Thanks.
Hello?
Hello, Paul Blaine?
Yeah?
This is Boston Blackie. You wanted me to call you?
Oh, yeah, yeah. And I'm sorry about the way my brother spoke to you on the phone. We're having a little argument.
That's all right.
What
do you want, Blaine?
I'd like to see you. It's important. Well, could you get down here this afternoon?
Well, I don't know.
No, look, you've got to come. It's awfully important.
All right, Blaine. I'll be there about 3 o'clock.
Okay, 3 o'clock. Thanks. Goodbye. What kind of a deal you got cooking with Blackie, Paul? That's my own business. Now, look, John, I don't want any more trouble with you or... I know, but you're going to get
it.
Now, wait a minute, John. Don't leave. Stop worrying about my leaving.
But just start worrying if I come back.
And now, back to Dick Calmer as Boston Blackie. Enemy to those who make him an enemy. Friend to those who have no friend.
Oh, there's the pawn shop we want. Two doors down, Mary.
Oh, yeah. Why did Paul Blaine want to see you, Blackie?
I don't know, Mary. That's what I've come down here to find out.
Well, that being the case, let's go in and find out.
Here we are.
Oh, good afternoon. Good afternoon.
Are you Paul Blaine?
Yes, I am.
Why does Boston Blackie agree to meet Paul Blaine at the pawn shop?
You must be Boston Blackie. Yes, and this is Mary Wesley. How do you do, Mr. Blaine? Well, you're right on time, Blackie. You said you'd be here at three, and it's,
well,
two minutes to three right now. I'm generally on time, Blaine. What do you want to see me about? Well, it's this, Blackie. I made a loan of $1,000 on a diamond yesterday, and this morning I found out it's stolen property. Uh-oh.
That's bad, isn't it?
It's very bad, Miss Wesley. It means I may lose my $1,000. Oh. Well, what do you want me to do about it, Blaine? Well, I thought you'd take the diamond to the insurance company that carries a policy on it and make a deal so I could get my money
back.
Oh. Well, I suppose I could do that, but why can't you? They'd have no reason to bargain with me. They'd know I'd have to turn in the diamond to the police and Well, I was hoping it wouldn't be too much trouble
for you to... Oh, Blackie's so used to trouble, he's lonesome without it.
Quiet, Mary.
All right, but I like that.
That's what I like, modesty. All right, Blaine. I'll take the diamond. Oh,
thanks. Thanks a lot. Here,
I
have it here in my
pocket.
Okay, Blaine.
You'll hear from me tomorrow.
About what time,
Blackie? Same time as now, three o'clock. Come on, Mary.
Okay,
see
you at three tomorrow, Blackie. Goodbye and thanks.
Goodbye and don't mention it. Let's wait here for care, Mary.
All right. Blackie, will you be able to get Mr. Blaine's $1,000 back?
I think so, Mary. All I
have... That was a shot!
And inside the store, too. Come on. Blaine! Blaine, where... Oh, there he is.
Blackie... Oh. Oh, it looks like
he's... Dead, Mary. He has to be dead unless he was wearing a bulletproof heart.
Yes, but who could have...
I don't know. But whoever it was is probably out the back way by now. Well, here we go again. I guess I'd better call Faraday.
No, darling, no. Please don't call Inspector Faraday. You didn't have anything to do with this, but Faraday will never believe
you. All right, Mary, I guess the best way for us to stay out of this is to get out of here.
Hey, Rollins! Rollins, come in my office!
Yeah, Inspector Faraday?
What about some action on the murder of Paul Blaine, the pawnbroker?
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the opening premise of the Blaine Brothers pawn‑shop murder case?
0:00–2:43
2
Why does Boston Blackie agree to meet Paul Blaine at the pawn shop?
2:43–6:34
3
How does the stolen diamond loan become a motive for murder?
6:34–10:36
4
What evidence does Inspector Faraday claim links Harry Matthews to the crime?
10:36–19:45
5
How does the sidewalk photographer’s picture provide an alibi for Harry?
19:45–27:52
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