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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 BOLD VENTURE We ought to do this more often, Slate. You like window shopping, huh? Well, it's not only that. It's the walking on a bright, suns…

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Synopsis

In Bold Venture, Slate Shannon and his companion Sailor find themselves in the vibrant streets of Havana, where they encounter Carlo, an eccentric old man who is inexplicably giving away his money. Carlo, who claims to have fifty thousand dollars, insists on sharing his wealth with strangers, believing he has little time left to live. His jovial demeanor hides a dark fear: he believes his brother, Juan, is plotting to kill him. Slate, intrigued by Carlo's plight, promises to protect him, setting the stage for a tense family drama.

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Humphrey Bogart

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Bold Venture, Episode 41

41 Crazy Old Carlo (aka Carlos And Juan Ruiz Story)

Monday, December 31, 1951 · 26:36

Bold Venture, Episode 41

41 Crazy Old Carlo (aka Carlos And Juan Ruiz Story)

Monday, December 31, 1951 · 26:36

Summary

Slate Shannon and Sailor encounter Carlo, an eccentric man giving away money in Havana, who fears for his life from his brother Juan. As tensions rise, the brothers' dark family dynamics unfold, leading to a dangerous confrontation.

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  • 1951 — Cold War: The Marshall Plan expires after distributing more than US$13.3 billion in foreign aid to rebuild Western Europe.

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