Philo Vance: Million Dollar Murder Case 03/15/1949
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
27 min
3 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 17 days ago
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What is the opening premise of the Million Dollar Murder Case?
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Finally, my dear Harold, finally. In a few seconds you will learn why this mansion is so completely burglarproof. I saw the men working on the wall, Mr. Simmons. They were finished with the masonry two days ago. Oh yes, they were finished with the masonry. A wall ten feet high now completely covers the front of this place of mine, and there is nothing but a cliff in back. But a mere wall and a cliff are not sufficient protection. I'm afraid I don't understand. You will, my dear Harold, you will. You are my caretaker, but your work will be relatively easy. Believe me, it will be easy. Oh, what's keeping those men? Keeping them from what, sir? From trying out the device they've installed. I can't imagine. You're that herald?
Harold, you hear that? What is it, Mr. Simmons? It's an electric eye system, Harold. It's completely foolproof and burglar proof. If anyone so much as approaches within six feet of any part of those walls, that alarm goes off. Nobody can get to me here, Harold. Nobody. Mr. Simmons You've never told me who it is you were afraid of. It is. It could be any of a dozen people, Harold. Weak people. People who resented the fact that in the battle of business I was successful, and they weren't. Now I'm safe. with you to look after me twenty four hours a day. You can depend on me, mister Simmons. Indeed I do, Harold, and indeed I will. It's true I know nothing of your background, but you strike me as satisfactory. You look me square in the eye all the time.
That's important. Besides, I'm used to taking chances on people. Five years ago when I first hired Betty Jannis as my secretary, I knew nothing of her either. Miss Jannis is very capable. Yes, and very lovely. And I've rewarded her, Harold, just as I reward you if you are faithful to your duties. When I die, she receives a considerable fortune. I'll do my best, mister Simmons. Oh, Harold. Just to prove to you that I'm not an old fool. I said I knew nothing about you. That is true. But just in case you were sent here by one of my friends please don't think I overlooked that possibility. Just in case you were sent here by one of my friends. Allow me to assure you. That I have means of protecting myself at all times.
See? That gun is entirely unnecessary where I'm concerned, sir. Perhaps But it is well to have it with me all the time, regardless. I'm glad we had this little chat here. As you can see. I'm protected from strangers by the wall and its electric eye. And I'm protected from my own household by this gun. I'm completely safe! And for the first time in years. I'm at ease. Very good, sir. I'm glad. I'm an old man, Harold, and this is the freedom I've been looking forward to for years. Perhaps I don't have too long to live. But they're going to be easy years. Harold! Didn't you hear what I said? Yes, sure. You said Perhaps you don't have too long to live.
How do Vance and Markham describe Ezra Simmons’ high‑tech security system?
Jim. Jim, are you there? Hello, sis. I'm here. Why are you calling me? I had to talk to you, Jim. So much is happening, and you're a thousand miles away. Another gripe about that job of yours? Yes, it's still Mr. Simmons. He's unbearable. So why don't you quit? Why do you keep calling me up and complaining every week? Oh, no. No, I don't quit this job. Not with all that money I'm being left in Simmons' will. I'm sticking. Well then what's your beef? He's moved out to a place in the country. There's a wall around the house. The windows are barred. And I've got to work there and live there. What do you want me to do? I don't know. All I know is that this place is a prison. Grey stone, flat roof. Those barred windows and the wall, I feel like I'm in jail.
Oh, if only something would happen to the old buzzard. Like what? Like realizing that you deserve a couple of days off a week so you can have a fling at living? That's not what I'm thinking, Jim. I was thinking that it looks like I'm going to be able to live.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening premise of the Million Dollar Murder Case?
0:00–4:03
2
How do Vance and Markham describe Ezra Simmons’ high‑tech security system?
4:03–6:55
3
Why does the caretaker Harold claim he is deaf and how does that affect the investigation?
6:55–9:51
4
What new information does Jim bring in about the murder while on the phone?
9:51–12:39
5
How is Ezra Simmons’ will read and what does it reveal about the suspects?
12:39–15:45
6
What role does Buck Digby play in the murder and how is he apprehended?
15:45–18:33
7
How does Vance prove he entered the mansion without triggering the alarms?
18:33–21:53
8
What is the final resolution of the case and who is ultimately identified as the murderer?
21:53–26:17
Speakers
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