The House of Squibb, manufacturing chemists of the medical profession since 1858, bring you Academy Awards. The pictures, the players, the techniques and skills which have won or been nominated for the coveted awards granted each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to each in his field for outstanding achievements. The House of Squibb, makers of the great family of Squibb medicinal products, brings you the distinguished star Victor McGloglin, Margo Graham, Wallace Ford and J.M. Carrigan playing the roles they created for the screen in The Informer, the picture which in one year received four separate Academy Awards. Mr. McGloglin will star in the role of Jippo Nolan for which as the best actor of 1935, he won the Academy Award. This is the story of Ireland. It is the story of a traitor. In our history, the revolution of the thirteen colonies against the crown was jeopardized by the infamy of one man. Now our name for this traitor was Benedict Arnold. In the dark bloody history of Ireland's revolt for freedom, there were many Benedict Arnold, many a man who took the King's shilling. One of these we tell of today. The scene of his crime is Dublin and the time of tense week of rebellion in Ireland's not so distant past when the underground Republican Army fought for its life against the occupation police known as the Black and Tang. This is the story of the Informer. In a fog, clinging and wet from the sea, making golden ports of call of shop windows and the gloom, a hulking brute of a man walks warily down an ancient Dublin street. Past strollers, past soldiers, past idlers, past the singer and his tear-bringing song, past the leaded panes of Dublin shops, past... no, to pause suddenly, riveted before a poster on a brick wall. Twenty pounds, twenty pounds reward, wanted for murder. Thank you, McPhilips. They want him, but he's a dirty twenty pounds for Frankie. He's a friend. He tears down the poster, but the words tear at his brain. Twenty pounds for murder, me friend. Frankie McPhilip, God save him. Twenty pounds from the crown. Why he's a dirty... On Dublin station street in the fog, strolls the towering darkness of a man. After him, dogging his heels relentlessly, blown by the wind, follows the torn, tattered scrap of paper that was a poster on a brick wall, wraps itself around his ankles. He stops near the window of a travel agency and speaks to a girl who has walked out of the gloom. Gippo. Ah, Gippo, I can tell by the look of you, it's no use. I'm hungry and I can't pay my room rent. And you staring into that window reading about things other people can enjoy. Ten pounds to America, information within. Ten pounds to America. Twenty pounds and the world is ours. What are you saying that for? Saying what for? Twenty pounds? What are you driving at? Gippo, what's the matter with you? Twenty pounds might as well be a million. Go on, go on with you. Get your twenty pounds from the gutter. Ten? Gippo, too good for me, eh? Well, let me tell you something. You're no better than any other man. You're all alike. Oh, Katie, I didn't mean that. I'll go along with you and your fine principles. I can't afford it. Katie. And back into the gloom fades the bedraggled hungry woman. And slowly, carefully from behind Gippo into the little island of light comes the face on the poster. Gippo, Gippo man. I'm lucky to be finding you here. Man, what is it? What are you staring at? I'm not staring at you. I'm staring at you. Nothing, Frankie, but you came up to me so suddenly. I guess I'm getting jumpy. I don't know if there's a price on my head. Twenty pounds? Six months is a long time, me boy, to be on the run. So I said to myself, I'll sneak into town and see me mother and I'll duck right out and get in here I am. Did you deliver my message yet? And what did me mother say? Oh, she blessed the saint she were alive. She followed me on crying and put a half a quid in my hand to give you. Well, I was that hungry me self that I spent it. Ah, you big lover. That was her way of giving it to you. She likes you, Gippo. The Lord knows why. What's come over you? What are you gawking at? Is there something queer about me? No, Frankie, you see, I've been caught marshaling. Man, what for? You remember the time that killed Quinn Karen. We drew lots for it and I got the short match. I couldn't kill him, Frankie. He swore he'd desert if I let him go. And you believed him. What did Comedan Gallagher say? Oh, he nearly plagued me when I went back to the port. Now the British think I'm with the Irish and the Irish think I'm with the British. And the long and short of it is I'm walking around starving without a dog to lick me throes Never you mind me, Buckle. We'll be together again. Wait and see like the old days. It's your help I'm needing now. I've looked you up first thing to find out if the tans are still watching me mother's house. It's a regard. Not since Christmas. Good. If I get a chance I'll see Gallagher and I'll put a word in for you. Up the rebels, me boyos. Up the rebels! Ten pounds to America. He wants to see you, sir. Let him come in. Yes, sir. Go in, you. Yes? Well, I, it was like this, I... Well, speak up. What do you want to say? Well, I've come for, I've come to claim the reward. The twenty pounds for Frankie McPhilip. Mary, the bread's that fresh I can't cut it. Look at the crumbs it makes. Mother. Mary. My boy, my boy. Oh, Frankie. Praise be to God you've come back to. Save your praises for this fog, Mr. Ponner's mother. It's the best friend I have this night and me dodging down dark streets to get here. Mary. Ah, I was so hoping to see you. I'd have walked down the middle of a cattle street just to get a glimpse of the two of you. I'm the shammy son, sure you must be starving. Frankie, you shouldn't have come. It's not safe. What a long face for a sister. I'm in with the fog and I'm out with the fog and nobody will be the wiser. You sure nobody's seen you? That's my old pal, Jippo Nolan. You see, I had to find out if the pants had a guard in the house. Now, you have a nice cup of tea. You can do all your talking afterwards. No. Open up, we've got you, McPhilip. Go on, Frankie, don't stop running. No, no. Mary, out of the way. Frankie, Frankie, Frankie. Yes? Yes. Right. Well, Tendry? They called her about McPhilip. You just killed trying to escape, sir. Thank you. There, the £20 reward. You'd better count it. Show him out the back way. Thanks. Come on, out you go. I've got to have a plan now. I've got to have a plan. Ah, Jippo, I'm your brain. You can't think without me. You're lost. You're lost, my fine friend. No, no, the devil takes you. Oh, I need a drink. Yes? A double whiskey. Jippo. What do you want to be sneaking up behind a man like that for? I'm sorry I blew up on you. Like that out in the street, I mean. Ah, Jippo, you know how I love you. I got it. I did it for you. Did what? Never mind. There's your change. Jippo, where did you get that money? Look at it. And not an hour ago you hadn't a penny to warm your pocket. Did somebody die and leave you a pot of gold? What are you saying that for? Or did you rob a church or what? Ah, that's it. You mean that you robbed a church? Yes. No, no, no, he wasn't a church. He was a sailor of an American ship. I went through him at the back of Cassidy's Pub on Jerome Street. But if he say a word, he'll get me into trouble. Who, me? What do you take me for? An informant? What do you talk about informant for? Jippo. Oh, who's an informant? Jippo. Oh, don't be saying things like that. What's the matter here? It's all right, Barney. Let him alone. He didn't mean any harm. Oh, come on, Jippo. Let's get out of here. Look out for the blind man, Jippo. Here, we'll get a cab. Wait, wait. Bad luck to let him pass. Here you. Thank you. Thank you. And may God bless you. Jippo. He knew me. Jippo. You gave him a pound note. What's the difference? Look, you go home to your room and get some food in. And I'll be there as soon as I can. But Jippo, where are you going? I just remembered something. They'll be wondering whether I'm not there already. Who? Where? Panky, Peele, Smother and Sister. I've got to go to the wake. Are they all up there? All up in the rooms, Jippo. Thanks, lad. It's a pity about the poor boy, Frankie. It's easy seeing it was the work of an informer. It is sure. It is the work of an informer. Frankie, my son, my son. I'm sorry for your trouble, Mrs. McPheel- What are you shouting for? Don't you know there's a wake going on? Let him alone, Bartley. I'm sorry with the friend of my dead father. All the same, you should show more respect for the dead. I'm sorry. It's tears in my eyes I have and a blow of the nose that I'll be having with me handkerchief. You dropped some coins, Jippo. Let them alone. Sure I was only trying to give them back to you, Mr. Norland. I swear by all that's holy, I warned him not to keep away from the house. Heavens, Jippo. Does no one suspect you? You've been very good to me, Mrs. McPheel- I'm sorry for your trouble. There, there. Maybe a few coins will help you. Why, Jippo, thanks. But we thought so. I came into a little something, Mary, a little something. You know, I wasn't counting them. I'll be going down with you, Jippo. Man alive, what are you hurrying for? Who's hurrying? Don't be getting your rag out, me boy-o. It's a free country, and a man can ask questions without all this gossamer- especially from an old pal. Are you working now? No! Then don't be shouting at me like an aboriginal. Sure you can't blame me and Bartley for taking an interest in you for all time's sake- seeing as how you were one of us at one time. You don't seem to be in the need of money tonight, Jippo. You little stinker, I'll teach you to dog me. But Bartley! What's wrong, boys? What are you up to? He suspects me. Suspects you of what? I didn't say anything, Bart. You're a liar, you did both of you. I know your Bartymore Holland and Tommy Connor. Your Gallagher's right hand man and I should- Shut up, Jippo! Are you mad? Don't you know there are people listening? Well then, don't be accusing me then. Come on then, let's be getting out of here. No! Commandant- Garriger wants to see you. Well, I'm not going. You're not scared of the Commandant, are you? Scared? I'm not scared of the finest men that was ever with. Good. Come on then, Jippo. This way. Oh, that's fine whiskey. Nothing like the King's whiskey, Dan. Danny, there isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. Anything. It's nice to be friendly, Gallagher. I go through fine water for you. Who informed on Frankie McPhilips? Wait, wait, wait. I'll tell you, Danny. It was that rat Mulligan. Mulligan? Mulligan, the tailor. Yes, it was the grudge. Yes, he had a grudge against Frankie. It's a long, long story. There's another little drink in the bottom of the bottle. Take it. He's already killed two or four bottles, Dan. Come on now, Jippo. What grudge are you talking about? The grudge? Oh, the grudge. The sister, Mulligan's sister and Frankie. You know, so Mulligan got so informed on him. I see. I saw him going to the time quarters tonight. What time? Time? Oh, it was half past six. Well, are you taking me back, Danny, me boy? If your statement checks, you'll get back. There'll be a court of inquiry tonight at half past one at the ammunition dump. Oh, Bartley, take him up. Hey, full right, Bartley, me boy. You'll find me at Katie Madden. Right. Show him out, boys. In a moment, we will continue with the second part of Academy Award. Have you ever come across a bed of fresh green mint on a summer's day? 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RKO are also producers of Bad Man's Territory, starring Randolph Scott with Lawrence Tierney as Jesse James. And now the House of Squibb presents Part 2 of Academy Awards. Starring Victor McLaughlin, Margo Graham, Wallace Ford, and J.M. Carrigan in the Informer. Dad. Mary, darling, I had to see you. Oh, Mary, I love you. I love you, dear. Oh, when is this trouble going to end? Just killing and more killing. It's hard on you women, I know. You're very kind. But it's Ireland, Mary. Dad, why did you come? Mary, we have to find the Informer that gave Frankie away. Tell me, did Frankie think he was followed when he came home tonight? Nobody saw him, only his friend Jibbo Nolan. He said he had to see him first to find out whether or not there was a guard in our house. Where did he see him? That's what I'm asking you to see. In the street before the travel agency. I see. Did he mention a man named Mulligan? No, I'm sure not. Come and have a look. There's a patrol of tans in the neighborhood. Thanks. Goodbye, Mary. Oh, there's a court of inquiry at one o'clock. I'll be back for you. Slip out the back way and meet me. I will, Dad. Take care of yourself. A mental boy to the world. Have all the men that wear the greenie use me, darling, oh. In every pint he will be seen. He use me, darling, oh. Ah, me sweet Jibbo, you have a lovely wife. I'm going to be a good boy. Even the birds are still. Where are you taking me to, you little scut? I'm going to get into Katie's yet. There you go, there you go. Talking about Katie and we having a fine little jamboree. Don't worry about your little Judy. She'll be always on the streets. Never fear. Here, what did you do? Let go, you big stick. You're drunk and bedazzled. That's what you are. You're a good boy. Take your hands off me. You think you're a king, do you? When you're a big lump of beef, that's all you are. You're drunk and your last penny is spent. And I've no further use for you, Mr. Jibbo Nolan. It's so factual. Broke him, you little scut. I got a roll of bills, one right here, see. Oh, Peter, oh, where did you get it, Jibbo? There's enough there to choke a hog. And me joking about it a few minutes ago. Jibbo, my boy, you're a king. And a descendant of kings. And I'd fight for you and do it for you if the time came. Here's me hand on a jibbo. The hand of a man that's loyal and true. Come in, you little scut. I'm going to find Katie. What do you want? Where's Katie? What are you supposed to do? What do you suppose he wants, you old harridan? He wants a drink. You'll get no drink here, you social climber. Why don't you go back to the gutter where you belong? Now, don't be talking to Jibbo like that. And don't be looking down your nose here, you old squint. I suppose you think we have no money. So, Jibbo. Oh, good boy. Holy moly. Glasses for everybody. Jibbo, help me. I want to go back. I'm away from all this. And where's your home? Near London. And how much will it cost to get there? Oh, just a minute. Here, take it all. Jibbo. Jibbo. Oh, shut up, will you? And let's have a drink. Drink for everybody. Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. For everybody. Two and five are seven and four is eleven. Eleven pounds. Come on. It's almost time. We've got to get him to the inquiry. Now, gentlemen, I want you to drink to the healthy King Jibbo. As brave as a lion and as strong as a bull. I'd go through fire and water for him and he'd do jibbo for me. You've all seen the wonder of your generation tonight. Money scattered like snuff at a wave. Shut up! And who may I ask as the impertinence to tell me and Jibbo to shut up? Come on, Jibbo. Comin' in, Gallagher is waiting. Time for the inquiry. Attention! As you were. Peter Mulligan, do you recognize the authority of this court? I do. Heaven knows. You have a sister? Yes, but she is married and lives in America. He's lying. Lying. Just a minute, Jibbo. You'll have your turn. It's not for me to condemn you, Jibbo. Maybe you're not responsible. Why bless you. What do you mean? What are you driving at? Sit down! The rest of your testimony has been proven correct, Mulligan. Now, do you bear any man a grudge? I bear no one a grudge. On me, oh... No grievance against Frankie McPhillip? The Lord have mercy on me, Thor. What Thor? Where were you at half past six tonight? Why, I was walking to my home, and I passed Kerrigan going the other way. Kerrigan, did you meet Mulligan at half past six tonight? Oh, you did too? That's all. You'll be taken home, Mulligan, in the car that brought you. I'm sorry this had to happen. Show him out, Kerrigan. Wait a minute. Sit down. Okay, will you stand, please? Thank you. Will you repeat what Frankie told you when he came home tonight? He said he met Jibbo in the street. Said he had to make sure there was no guard at our home. Is that true, Jibbo? If not, why did you shout at the wake that you'd warned him to stay away from the house? Why did you lie about Mulligan? Were you drunk or what? Well, I... I take it a little drop. It may be true. And what did you do after leaving Frankie? Well, suppose I don't tell you. And what are you going to do? Suit yourself. Well, I... I... I'm all mixed up. Where did you get all the money you spent? I can make nothing out, Danny. I'll tell you. I'm drunk. I'm drunk. He spent two pounds in the fish and chips. He broke a pound in Ryan's. He gave a blind man a pound. Two pounds went for drinks. Five pounds to some woman. Four pounds to another woman called Aunt Betty. And you sent five pounds to Keaty Madden. And that makes just twenty pounds! Ah, me... me head is sore, Dan. I'm drunk, I tell you. Where did you get the twenty pounds? Now tell us. I... I can't remember nothing. Who was the informer? I... I... I... Well, I... I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know what I was doing, Danny. Lord have mercy on your soul. Take him away. Dan! He got away! With this fog? Come on, lads. He mustn't get away. Dan! What if you don't find him? I'd die if I lost you two. I'm not thinking about myself. It's all the others. The movement. It's Ireland. That poor soul knows so blasted much. Well, there's only something we can do. It's this horrible weight. Commandant! She wants to see... ...insistency in you. Who? Who? She won't talk to a soul. She's not going to talk to me. She's going to talk to you. Who? She won't talk to a soul of us. I'm Katie Matten. I'm Jiffo Nolan's girl. Shut the door. I've come to beg of you, Meneath. He didn't know what he was doing. You can't hurt him if you know how it was. I shamed him for his poverty and blaming him for mine... ...and put the idea into his head. Leave him go, Commandant. I can't, Katie. You know what he did. There's a dead boy lying down the street. You're asking something that's not within me power. He'll never harm you again. Do you think the Tans will let him alone now? They'll drag everything he knows out of him. His own fear will drive him to them... ...and make him a weapon to destroy us all. All I ask is mercy. I'll take him away, please. Where is Jiffo now? He's in my room... ...on the other side of the church. Come on, Bartley. Tell the others. Wouldn't you be giving him a chance? One chance! I'm sorry, Katie. I can't. Jiffo! Jiffo! That man is inhuman. How can he walk with all those bullets in him? He won't get away. He's going into the church. We've got it surrounded now. Good Lord, have mercy. Jiffo. It was I that informed on your son, Mrs. McPhilip. Forgive me. Jiffo. I forgive you. You didn't know what you were doing. You didn't know what you were doing. Frankie! Frankie! Frankie! Your mother forgives me! Frankie! Frankie! Like the most ruthless gangster, disease strikes at millions of helpless victims. But medical science is constantly finding new ways to track down and wipe out this most feared of all public enemies. 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The Informer was written for radio by Frank Wilson with an original musical score composed and conducted by Leith Stevens. Our producer director is Dee Anglebar. This is Hugh Brundage bidding you good night until next week at the same time when you are invited to listen again to Academy Awards, presented by the House of Squibb, a name you can trust.
