The Saint: The Chiseling Chimpanzee 12/10/1950
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
7 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 4 months ago
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What is the introduction of The Saint and its characters?
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The Adventures of the Saint, starring Vincent Price.
The Saint, based on characters created by Leslie Travers, 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 Sink.
I'm out of town. I'm curled up in front of the fire with a good book. I haven't got a good book. Do you have a good book? Only the best. Can't wait till I learn how to read. Tonight I am not the illiterate's little friend. Good night. Simon. Hmm? Think. Hmm, it's too late. Think of a desert moon. Think of a black sky sprinkled with silver stars.
How does Simon Templer get involved with Preble and the gorilla?
I'm trying. Another minute and I'll hear a coyote howling. Think of a small blonde with big eyes. You don't sound like a small blonde. I wouldn't know about the eyes. Her name was You were hiding in the rumble seat. When you got back with the Hollywood, she slapped me in the face. Raleigh. Raleigh. How are you, Simon? I'm keeping up with my Social Security payments, and you? Oh, making a series of personal appearances all over the country in the shrinking flesh. The studio's idea. Simon, I know it's late, but I've got to see you right away. Well? The address is 39 Fitch Avenue. If you hurry over, I'll give you a shampoo. I already had a shampoo. Stop boasting and come on over. You sound worried. It's going out of my mind.
It might not be a long trip, but Simon, I'm besieged by a gorilla.
Hello, Raleigh. Simon, come on in. Thanks. It's good to see you. Oh, Marie still remembers you. Oh? I duck every time I meet her. Raleigh, I hate to get personal, but someone has confused you with Grant. This tomb is... Renting this moth-eaten mansion was the studio's idea. I tried to have them put in a small subway, but they got very snide about it. It's really a very nice mansion. When did Dracula move out? Keep this under your hat, but I think he's still around lurking. Let's start the long trek. All right. The idea is just set a steady pace and keep to it. Yeah, but how do you know you're going in the right direction?
What challenges does Simon face in investigating the gorilla's situation?
The moss on the moldings. Oh, yeah. Say, Raleigh, what about this gorilla you mentioned over the phone? Oh, I'd forgotten about him for a few fleeting moments. Simon, the next picture I'm doing is a jungle picture. Oh. You mean, whoa. Anyway, the studio got the broad idea of having me photograph next to one of our furry little brothers. So they issued a dozen memos, and a little man complete with gorillas showed up here about an hour ago. With 9,000 photographers. Oh, we veer to the left here. Oh, thank you. The photographers ran out of flashbulbs some time ago and left. The gent with the primate, his name is Preble. The primate? No, the gent. He seems to feel reluctant about leaving. Is he bigger than you are?
No. Well, then why the desperation call to me? I don't know exactly, except that Preble is in some kind of a jam. He wouldn't tell me what it was, but... Shy? No. Terrified, I think. We've made it. The gorilla. He's only a very small monkey. And this is Mr. Preble. Mr. Preble, Simon Templer.
How do you do?
How do you do?
Simon Templer?
Yes.
The saint?
In a haphazard sort of way.
You're the kind of man who might be able to help me. They'd be afraid of you.
Who would be?
I don't know if I should tell you, because maybe I'm guilty too. Guilty of what?
What are the implications of the monkey's death in the story?
I'd better go now. Perhaps after I think it over. May I call on you for aid? Of course you may. Thank you very much. Wenceslaus, we're leaving now. Wenceslaus? Yes. He's a very talented monkey. I spent years training him. Now, perhaps he's going to be the reason why I'll go to jail. That is... Good night, Mr. Ames. You were very cooperative. Thank you.
Part of my job, but why don't you break down and tell Mr. Templer all? Thousands, nay, millions of people have.
Oh, I'm sure of that, but I can't decide whether I can be helped. Please, I'll go now, if you don't mind.
All right. Think you can find the front door all by yourself?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the introduction of The Saint and its characters?
0:00–1:32
2
How does Simon Templer get involved with Preble and the gorilla?
1:32–3:07
3
What challenges does Simon face in investigating the gorilla's situation?
3:07–4:25
4
What are the implications of the monkey's death in the story?
4:25–6:04
5
How does the investigation lead to revelations about the characters?
6:04–7:42
6
What role does Lola play in the unfolding mystery?
7:42–8:42
7
What unexpected twists occur during the climax of the episode?
8:42–11:26
8
How does the story conclude and what are the final thoughts?
11:26–29:48
Speakers
7 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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