The Saint: Formula for Death 03/25/1951
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
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8 chapters
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What is the opening premise of the Saint’s “Formula for Death” episode?
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The Adventures of the Saints, starring Vincent Price.
The Saint. Based on characters created by Leslie Charteris and known to millions from books, magazines, and motion pictures, The Robin Hood of Modern Crime now comes transcribed to radio, starring Hollywood's brilliant and talented actor Vincent Price as. The saint.
Ah, good afternoon, Mr Templar.
Oh, good afternoon.
Well, come in, sir. Come in.
You're very kind.
Eh?
And it isn't everyone who'd invite a mere stranger in like this? The fact that it's my own apartment into which I'm being invited is Oh uh Did you uh find what you were looking for?
Oh dear, then you can tell I've been searching through your things, but I took such pains to be neat. I abhor disorder.
That's exactly the way I feel about fat intruders who practice burglary in my apartment.
Burglary? Oh, really, sir. Do I look like a burglar?
You look like a fastidious rhinoceros with a taste for Bond Street tailoring.
You see how appearances can be deceiving. I assure you, sir, another thing, I am not. Is it a rhinoceros?
That makes two things you aren't. Suppose we trade him for one thing
you are. Very well. For one thing. I am an unhappy man. Your wife doesn't understand you. No, the reason for my unhappiness is I no longer understand myself. I've changed. It worries me. Now take last night, for example. Yeah? It was such a commonplace activity, the sort of thing a man in my profession soon gets used to. And yet all during it and afterwards I Found myself actually feeling sorry for the poor chap. Oh, and uh what was happening to the poor chap? Oh, the usual thing placing lighted matches under the fellow's fingernails, pressing burning cigars under the soles of his feet.
Sticking pins into the calf of his leg.
Yes, exactly. Prosaic, unoriginal, but still highly effective, eh? If they weren't effective, it's hardly likely that I would be here, wouldn't you say? The point is why are you here, Fatty? The name is Archibald. Archibald? Roland P. Archibald. Obviously I have come to regain possession of my property. What property? What does it look like? An envelope, Mr. Templer. A small manila envelope.
And the man you tortured said he gave it to me?
Yes. Fernandes said your name very clearly. Even though we were doing a magnificent job of twisting his arm at the time.
And he was doing a pretty good job of pulling your leg. What do you mean? Look, Roland P. Archibald, my tailor is due here at any moment with a newly made suit that I am very eager to try on. I'd be obliged to you if you picked up your marbles and Nice. That depends on whom it's being pointed at.
It's a Wolfer, one of the finest automatics the Germans ever made.
I suppose you'd suspect an ulterior motive if I asked you for a closer look. The
envelope, please. I've gone to considerable trouble, Mr. Templer. My patience is exhausted. Thoroughly exhausted. I'm not as thin as I used to be. Should we break some rye crisp together? The envelope for the last time.
Very well, I
How does Simon Templar first become entangled with the mysterious envelope?
Suppose next you'll be pestering me for a stamp.
Don't come any closer, Saint.
But I have to get the envelope. I just don't happen to have it on me. I've
searched this apartment thoroughly. It has to be on your person. Outwitted Kershew. I'll take it, please. Hand it over. All
right. Wouldn't it be amusing if when I reached into my pocket instead of finding an envelope I found a gun? You're
Have a gun, Mr Templar?
A gun? Of course not. I was just
Keep your hands where they are, Saint.
But the envelope
Now raise your hands, please. Higher. Thank you. I'll remove the envelope from your pocket myself. Playing it cagey,
hmm Chubby?
In my profession, caution is the difference between living and dying. Now which pocket? This one.
Yeah. It is a nice gun. You've shown it to me when I asked, I wouldn't have had to kick in your bay window.
Yeah. Chick is going to cost you your life.
Well, everything's expensive these days.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening premise of the Saint’s “Formula for Death” episode?
0:00–3:58
2
How does Simon Templar first become entangled with the mysterious envelope?
3:58–7:48
3
Why does the envelope contain a nuclear‑physics formula and why is it so valuable?
7:48–11:14
4
Who are the key players (Archibald, Fernandez, Finley) and what are their motives?
11:14–15:07
5
What clues lead Templar to suspect Dr. Vargas and the laboratory’s involvement?
15:07–18:55
6
How does the confrontation at the tailor’s shop unfold and what is revealed about the formula?
18:55–23:05
7
What is the significance of the “fat man” Archibald’s pursuit and the gun‑filled pocket scene?
23:05–26:56
8
How does the episode resolve the mystery of the formula and Templar’s next move?
26:56–29:45
Speakers
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