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Pow parrots, you speak for themselves! Ship ahoy, you lovers! All aboard for the cruise of the Pow Parrot, that thrilling, exciting story of the sea. If you'll remember when last we heard of Captain Dalton and his first mate Wainwright, they were powerless to capture Altesti the Spaniard, who for some mysterious reason has been dogging their heels. For Altesti, grabbing hold of Johnny and using him for a shield, evaded them. Shots were fired and Sue and Breckenridge, hearing…

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In the gripping episode El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner, the adventure aboard the Pow Parrot takes a dark turn when young Johnny is captured by the nefarious Altesti, a cunning Spaniard with a mysterious agenda. Captain Dalton and his first mate Wainwright are left powerless as Altesti uses Johnny as a shield to escape their grasp, disappearing into the shadows of the dock. The crew is left in a state of panic, unsure of Johnny's fate and the intentions of their adversary.

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Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 4

El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner

Saturday, October 16, 1937 · 12:21

Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 4

El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner

Saturday, October 16, 1937 · 12:21

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Captain Dalton and his crew are in a race against time to rescue Johnny from Altesti, who has taken him prisoner and is plotting something sinister aboard the ship.

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