BOLD VENTURE Adventure, intrigue, mystery, romance starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Together in the sultry setting of tropical Havana and the mysterious islands of the Caribbean, BOLD VENTURE! BOLD VENTURE Once again the magic names of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall bring you BOLD VENTURE and a tale of mystery and intrigue. You won't regret this Mr. Shannon, you'll see you won't. Mr. Shannon hardly ever regrets anything, do you Slate? That's because I lead such a clean life. See what a lucky man you are Mr. Bullock. Where else could you have found a hundred percent fellow like Slate here to take you all the way to Key West in his own boat? I know, how well I know. Oh that reminds me, the passage money. You can pay me when I land you at Key West. When you do that you'll get a bonus. Yes, a nice plump bonus. Plump, huh? That'll be nice. You're a nice man Mr. Bullock. Well thank you, thank you very much. Here I've got the money right here. I'll peel off any part of it. Just say when. What a big piggy bank you must have robbed Mr. Bullock. Huh? Oh I and oh, you made a funny. Did you do that Slate? Yes she did. I've got fifty thousand dollars right here in my hand. Oh piggy bank. And I'll just say when Mr. Shannon. Well if it makes you that happy, when? What did I tell you Mr. Bullock? You've finally found an honest man. You're wonderful Slate. Means a lot to you to get to Key West doesn't it Mr. Bullock? Oh it does, yes it does. A man like me I'm just not cut out for this excitement in Havana. I'm strictly a homebody. I've got my carpet slippers, a pipe, the evening paper, but all of it in English. Something a man can hold on to. Yes, how much farther to your boat Mr. Shannon? A couple of minutes. If you're that anxious you could have taken a plane. One of the crack liners. I told you I don't like all those people around me. I paid you enough didn't I? I'm not paying you to ask silly personal questions. You're being paid to. Now easy Mr. Bullock Slate doesn't like it when you go. Hey watch it say when. Hey watch with you guys you're no better than to drive in Havana with your headlights off. You could have. Keep the mouth polite friend. All we want is to ask a friendly direction. Mr. Shannon look out there are the men who. The men who. What do you know? It can still talk. Alright move it my chick. Johnny will be proud won't he my chick? Yeah he'll be proud. You should have seen it Johnny. Relax. But Johnny. I said shut up. Turn off the record my chick. Yeah. Man doesn't eat anything but music like that. Sure Johnny. Sure Johnny. Tell me how Bullock died. Four slugs in the chest. Can you imagine that Johnny a little guy like that and it takes him four slugs. Who was driving? Him. Marchek him. I was driving Johnny. I don't know about you Marchek. I really don't. I said Dolly drives. You were going to handle the gun remember. What difference does it make? Sure Johnny what difference. I don't know about you. Sure Johnny what difference. I didn't mind he took four slugs. You should have seen him. Marchek. Uh huh. Next time you do like I say. Next time you'll do it my way won't you Marchek? Sure I will. Sure you will. You understand. It's the little things that annoy me. Take Bullock. He annoyed me. A bookkeeper who walks out with fifty thousand dollars shakes my faith. The money is incidental Marchek. It's the annoyance of it. It gives me butterflies. That's Johnny. Johnny when do we... Soon real soon. And when we get back to the states it'll be like old times won't it? Running things from Havana is okay Johnny but I like the states. Like old times. When are we getting out of here? Sometime I'll whisper it in your ear gently Marchek. Sure. There's no chance of a slip up on Bullock is there? Uh uh. We were driving without lights. Nobody followed. That's right it happened too fast even for the guy and the dame. What guy and dame? The ones that Bullock was talking for. What guy and dame? Bullock came out of the hotel with the guy and the dame. What hotel? Called Shannon's place. Get them bring them here. Sure Johnny. Now turn on the music Marchek. Uh huh. The guy inside said you were outside. Said you were on the patio. Did he tell you to keep walking? He said you know where Slate Shannon is. Shannon is doing clever things to his boat. You'll find him down at the dock. Your name's Duval huh? Who are you? You got in trouble a little while ago didn't you? You walked with a man and he dropped dead from bullets. Look don't make me repeat myself. Police that's all. For a Cuban policeman you've got quite an American lilt to your voice. Yeah I got all the American movies. Come on sis. What are you talking about? Talking about come on with me the police. I'm arresting you for suspicion. Suspicion of what? Show me your badge. Come on sis. I get experience striking people too. Take your hands off me. Why you're the man in the car. Yeah. You gonna stop fighting or do I break the soft arm? Sailor. Slate, Slate hurry. You did wrong sis. Wrong. Slate he's got a gun. Okay drop it. Sailor get that gun. You're gonna be real sorry mister. He's getting away. Yeah. You alright sailor? He slugged you good huh? Are you alright? Let's go inside. He was the man who shot Mr. Bullock. I noticed. Like I said he slugged me good. I'll get you something. Hey wait a minute. We've got company sitting over there. Yeah. I wonder what he wants. Good evening Senor LaSalle. Wait there's no Jason you are. Senorita. Are you sad also like me? Sad. See. This evening you were seen with a man who was lately murdered. That's why I am sad. You are under arrest. Both of you. Make yourselves comfortable Senorita. Senor. We have a saying in Havana. My jail is your jail. Hasn't changed a bit has it Slate? Still cozy. Yeah. Our home away from home. Same leg broken on same chair. Same cigar burns on same desk. Same picture of LaSalle Junior. No it's not the same. Junior's a big boy now. How Junior has shot up. Thank you. Don't mention it. How is Junior? Remarkable. He is now in attendance at Yale. Bula Bula for him. You are too kind. How long do we crook our pinkies at each other LaSalle? I gave you the hoodlums gun. All you have to do is trace it. That gets you Bullock's murderer. That gets us out of this coffee clutch. You and us. This we shall go Senor. The tracing of the gun. However there is also a matter of questions. I've already chosen my category. How about you Slate? What's the question? We told you he shot Bullock down in cold blood. We were taking a walk. Bullock didn't get to finish it that's all. This murderer of which you speak. You know him? You can describe him? He was American. He carried an American gun. He's got a cold right cross. What else is there to know about a man in the dark? I could think of something. The license number of the car. You jotted it down. I knew we forgot something sailor. Next time I'll bring my ballpoint. Yeah do that. Which brings us to the 64 peso question. Junior has written me of such. What business has Senor Bullock with you? He hired me. He hired my boat. Take him to Key West. He was a simple little man. Still he had almost $50,000 on him. Perhaps you will tell me why. Sure simple little man put their pennies in Christmas savings. You'd be surprised how it adds up. It could have been a good fee to take him to Key West. $50,000. Perhaps this hoodlum you speak of. Perhaps he had fear you would not share with him. Hey look I told you what happened. We're in a snitches Senor Lassalle. Everybody. Will you be glad I'm here Shannon. You and the lady. Will you be glad. What is it you want Senor Armand? A favor Senor. Just release Shannon and Duval. Because I ask you. Because I've got a writ that says you have to. Give it to me. It is in order. You are released. But walk careful in Havana. Senor. Senorita. Just like you say. Give my regards to Junior. Let's get out of here. Yeah. I told you. The chief and me we're just like that. I do favors for him. Him for me. And you for who else. Your benefactor. Lovely man. He arranged it all. He's dying to meet you too. Let's not keep him waiting. He sounds like a doll. Shall we go Slate. Not you. Just me and Buster here. Now look. I said go home sailor. You'll take me to my benefactor. Huh Buster. I don't want to share him with anybody. Yeah. I brought Shannon. Oh. Oh you're the lawyer. Hey Johnny. Yes who is it? The lawyer. With the guy. Tell the lawyer to go home. You heard him. Come on in Shannon. Right in here. Here he is Johnny. Hello Shannon. Are you staring at me because you recognize me? Hey I've seen you before. Your pictures. You're Johnny Rice. That's right. How many states do you want it in Johnny? The original 13. Seven more besides. You like music Shannon? Sometimes. Try now. Listen. Pretty? Sure is. Pretty sure it's pretty. You're going out to it Shannon. Only because you know I'm in Havana. Whoever told you I knew that. Marchik. Uh huh. Kill him. Johnny. I said. Yeah. Listen to me. I'll throw him away Marchik. Now back to Bold Venture. Our stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and the second act of our story. A man he come to Shannon's place. Have plenty of money and anonymous face. This man so rich want to live in states. But die in gutter decree his face. The police they come and arrest Mr. Slate. Also Lady Sailor his fair lady of late. Then lawyer he come with rich breaches. Lady Sailor come home but Mr. Slate disappears. Now Lady Sailor she beat her limb. Her eyes are sad and. Does it show that much King Moses? Maybe not to somebody else but to King Moses it shows like it was a neon lights. Funny Slate never sees it. Mr. Slate sees but he does not believe. You are someone he is not known to like of ever before. He do not think himself worthy of you. That'll be the day. The day he under rates himself. I know him longer than you Lady Sailor. Well then maybe you can tell me where he's been all night. Because you know him so well. I cannot. In Havana there are many places one goes because one has a design his heart or. Or what King. Or there is a design someone else's heart to please or to do harm. Slate can take care of himself. Yes but sometimes a man gets hurt taking care of himself. Sometimes. How could he have got hurt. We were in the police station. A lawyer named Harmon came in with a writ. Slate went. Get me my coat King. You go some place Lady Sailor. Yeah to see our lawyer. We got him for free yesterday. Maybe he'll tell me where he took Slate. For free. Ah. You understand Mr. Varl it's been so long since a person as lovely as you walked in here. Mostly until you. Dregs. Unfortunate people with burdens. Ah. Mr. Harmon where did you take Slate Shannon. Really now. Look Mr. Harmon I could go away and come back. Only then this office would be cluttered with half the police in Havana. Let me explain something to you Miss Deval. I am a lawyer. I was hired to get you and Mr. Shannon out of jail. I succeeded quite well don't you think. Where did you take Slate. Here I was only half successful. I was supposed to deliver both of you. Where. You must realize I'm not going to say where or to whom or why. And may I make a suggestion. What. Should you bring the police here. I would lie. I would lie and say I dropped Slate Shannon in the middle of downtown Havana. In the street. I would lie and you would become a fool. Beautiful. But nonetheless a fool. Goodbye Mr. Varl. Come on. Wake up. Come on wake up Shannon. You're over being hurt. Wake up. Hey. I know you. The man told you to kill me. I'm sorry. I had to make it look good. How's your shoulder. You had to do that huh. You're wrong Marchek. I'm not over being hurt. There was a doctor here. He took the bullet out. Fixed you up. That sling. Here. Here are some pills. He said you'll live. Did he check with Johnny Rice. Is it OK with Johnny Rice if I live. Johnny thinks you're dead. He wouldn't have it any other way. Then you double cross Johnny. That makes me owe you something. Like my life minus a pound of shoulder. You don't owe me a thing. Don't kid me Marchek. You don't do things like that to Johnny Rice. Not for nothing. You don't cross him. Bring me here to this hole. Get me a doctor. Not for nothing. What's your fee. It'll surprise you. Want to bet. Tell me your fee. Then I'll go home because I've got to home. I work for the treasury. I get it. You don't like to kill with guns. You're going to kill me with jokes. See. My credentials. Look at them. Go on. Look at them. You win. Surprises me. It always does. Every time. Yeah I know. I saw the movie. We've wanted Johnny Rice a long time. We don't want to lose him in red tape. You're going to help us get him. Am I? He's going to make a run for the states tonight. We'll arrest him there. I'll recommend your boat. Thanks. You're uh. You're Miss Duvall. Can she handle the boat ventures? I'll leave her out of it or I don't play. Alright. I'll go find somebody else. Hey come back Jack Armstrong. Sailor can handle the boat. Tell her to get it ready. Tell her to be on board about six o'clock. Sometime after dark free men will meet her. Me, Dolly and Johnny Rice. She'll take us to Key West. And you'll take Dolly and Rice all by yourself? You're a bigger hero than appears on the surface, Marcek. Don't pout Shannon. You're going too. You'll hide below deck with a gun. I'll call out when I need you. Because I need you. See you later Marcek. Yeah. Mr. Sleet. Mr. Sleet. Hey where's Sailor King? What happened to you Mr. Sleet? I'll tell you later. Where is she? In her room. Melting away for you Mr. Sleet. Sailor. Sleet, Sleet. Where have you been? Why didn't you? Watch it. Your tears are getting my bandage wet. Hey. What's the matter with you Sailor? Your arm. Ah it's my shoulder. Used to have a bullet in it. Sleet. Cut it out will you? A man spends a hard night getting shot. He likes to come home and see a girl with her hair combed and lipstick on. Looking nice. Look in the mirror. I'm sorry. Forget it. We're going to Key West. What are you talking about? Your head. We're going to Key West as soon as it gets dark. You'll be on the bold venture. Three men will meet you there. One named Johnny Rice and Marcek and Dolly. I'll be below deck. I'll have a gun. Ahoy bold venture. Ahoy. Come aboard. Well good evening. I'm Johnny Rice and you're Sailor Deval. You sit over there. No. You're at the wheel of this tub. I'm your right hand man. Right beside you. Let's get moving. We wait for two more men. Marcek and Dolly. That's right. When Marcek paid me for this trip he said you, him and something named Dolly. How much did Marcek pay you for this trip? Three hundred dollars. He did well by it. I'll thank him again when he comes aboard. I'm afraid not. He's dead like your friend's slave. Dead? That's right. I caught Marcek placing a phone call transatlantic to the treasury boys. Can you imagine Marcek doing that? That's why he's dead. What about Dolly? He's packing Marcek to bury him wherever he wants to bury him. I'll meet Dolly in the States. Then there's going to be only you. And you. Let's go to Key West Mr. Val. Ah, beautiful night isn't it? I haven't looked. Do you mind if I get some coffee? Where do you get your coffee? Below in the galley. And who runs the boat while you're doing that? You. Just hold the wheel. Steady as she goes. All right. I've never run a boat before but go ahead. And bring me some too. Hurry back. I'm beginning to miss you already. Slate. Hey, what are you doing here? Where's Marcek? He's dead. They found out who he is and they killed him. You mean you've been up there all alone with Rice and Dolly? No, only Johnny Rice came aboard. He's waiting for some coffee. I'll carry it to him on this gun. Be careful Slate, you're armed. I don't worry about it. You were quick with the coffee Mr. Val. No coffee Johnny, we're all out. Well, what do you know? Marcek did it to you. I should have figured that. You enjoy handling a boat Johnny? Yeah, I'm happy like this. Your shoulder's bleeding huh? Drop the gun, drop it. Thanks Shannon. Now I'm going to have to spend the voyage with a gun in my hand huh Shannon? Did you hear what I told your boyfriend Mr. Val? Slate, Slate you're hurt. I'll take the hurt away from him in a little while. Get on this wheel. I'm sorry sailor, I lost. Come on, get on the wheel. You know something? I forgot how to run a boat. If I took the wheel this boat would go around in circles till we ran out of gas. I can blink an eyelash Mr. Val, then shoot you dead. Slate can run the boat. It's a big coincidence, I forgot too. What's on your mind Slate? Throw my gun overboard and I'll see you get ashore. Where I want to go? Key West, you got my word for it. Alright. That was my gun Johnny, now yours. Now I'll take the wheel. How much water sailor? About seven feet. Won't be long now. I can see the lights from the coast. Take another sounding sailor. Alright. Four, better cut the motors. Now two. Alright Johnny, jump. Jump? That's right, I can't take the boat on the beach. You'll have to walk from here, go ahead, jump. Alright. Go along Johnny. I'll find you Slate, I'll find you now. Hey. What's the matter Johnny? This beach, this water on the other side of it. Where am I? Go along Johnny. How did I do sailor? I don't know what you did. I told them I'd put them ashore, my part of the bargain. That sandbar is a mile from Key West, but it's part of Key West. The tide will be in in a half hour, they'll drown. Get on the ship to show our phones sailor. Get the coast guard, give them Johnny's position. If they hurry they'll get him alive. Nurse, where am I? Nurse. Take it easy Slate, I'm not a nurse. This is sailor. Water, water. So help me Slate, if I thought you had a fever. The room is spinning, everything's going black. I've got no pulse. I'll go get you one. Oh thanks nurse. I'll be right back baby, it's time for your ten o'clock feeding. Why you nurses always talking shop. Come here. Let go of me. Ah come here. Boy, you really have got a fever. And so our two stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall have brought to a close our latest Bold Adventure story. Special music was composed and conducted by David Rose. May we invite you to listen again next week at this time for another exciting adventure starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall together in Bold Adventure.
