The Colgate Palmolive Peat Company, makers of halo shampoo to glorify your hair and Colgate Toothpowder to get teeth sparkling and super clean bring you Mr. and Mrs. North starring Joseph Curtin and Alice Frost. In all respects Pam and Jerry North's car is an excellent car with only one defect, it always picks the long way home. That's especially the trouble tonight when Pam and Jerry are coming from a weekend in the country and the car seems to have chosen the longest, darkest and most deserted road. Pam, I'll have to take ten minutes shut-eye darling before we can go on, I'm getting dangerously sleepy. Well let's do it then Jerry, this is no place to have a smash-up. Just lie back in the seat dear. I can just feel myself drifting right off to sleep can't you? Jerry, that's right, go to sleep right while I'm talking. For all you know I might have had something very interesting to say. I didn't but I might have. Jerry. What? Listen. Somebody's playing a musical instrument and way out in the country. He's good too. Where's it coming from? I don't see any houses. I wonder, look there, on the side of the road. A man playing a clarinet and coming toward us. He's seen us. Hey, come with me, come with me this way. Why, what's the matter? Just behind those trees, come and see. What's there? A tree got in the way of my car. Oh, an accident, anybody hurt? A girl and a tree killed her, she's dead. Please come and help me. Right away. Where's your car? Over here behind these trees, see. Holy, you really smashed up. The girl's in the seat, help me will you? Jerry, you look like you could see. Right. Say there's no girl in your car, alive or dead. What? Well, she was here a minute ago. Are you sure? Could you kill a girl and not know it? We better look around for her, hadn't we? Jerry, our car's starting up. Hey, stop, stop. That was the girl who took your car. But you said she was dead. That's right, she was dead. She isn't now. Stop, come back, that's our car. Which way did she go? Well, that way, didn't you see? Jerry, here's a brand new man. What? Oh, who are you? Where'd you pop from? I've been right here with you all the time. I didn't see you. Oh, but I, I guess it's so dark. Sure, that's why you didn't see him, it's so dark. Lady, you said the girl drove your car toward New York? Well, you were right here too, you said. You must have seen the car go. Only he didn't, lady. It's so dark. Let's not argue about it. If she drove toward New York, I know exactly where she's going. Get in. Get in what? My car, it's right here. Come on. I didn't see any other car here. Of course you didn't, it's so dark. My car's been here right along. What's the matter with you anyway? Now all of you, get in and we'll go to town. Here we are. Made it fast, didn't we? If you ask me, we made it in no time. Oh, it's too dark here. I'm going inside where it's dark. What place is this? It's a pretty gloomy looking house. This is where the girl came, it's where we all live. So long. So long? What about our car? And the girl who was dead but isn't. What dead girl? What are you talking about? The girl in your car in the wreck. Only she wasn't there and then she stole our car. Lady, you're all mixed up. Sure, it's so dark. Well, so long. Me too, so long. Wait, if you're going inside and you think the girl's in there, we're going in too. Oh, no you're not. Murder goes on in that house and you're not allowed. But the girl's got our car in there. Nothing doing. It's dark in that house and if you go in you'll get killed. So long. He's gone. I never saw people move so fast. Jerry, we've got to find out what happened to our car. The only way we can do that is to get into that house. Jerry, it's so dark. You sound like that clarinet player. This is the darkest cellar I've ever been in. I don't think it's a cellar, dear. It's a corridor. I can touch both walls at once. Do you hear anything? No. We'll have to get upstairs. Here's the door. Can you open it? I can't find the handle. Oh, here it is. Stick right behind me, Pat. I'm so close behind you, I'm practically in front of you. Here goes. It's heavy. There. Oh, Jerry, what is it? It's a jam session. These many musicians getting together and playing just for themselves. There's the man who drove us in. He's playing the trumpet. And next to him, that clarinet player. There's no air in here. And it's hot. Jerry, there's the girl and she's singing. Yes, her mouth's open but the orchestra's so loud I can't hear it, can you? No. Oh, Jerry, look at the walls. They're closing in on us. The room is getting smaller and smaller. But look behind the musicians. There's no wall at all. Only black space. We'd better get out of here. Oh, no. We can't get out now. Oh, the clarinet player. But how can you be talking to us here, your clarinet still playing? My clarinet plays by itself. I told you not to come in here, didn't I? Now you're gonna die. Jerry. You're gonna die by the knife in my hand. Jerry, where are you? Help me. He's gone. Listen to that trumpet. Listen to him climb. Okay, boys? One, two. When he hits high C, this knife goes right into you. Oh, no. Jerry. Jerry, where are you? Listen to that trumpet. G sharp. A. B flat. Now look at this knife and here comes high C. Jerry. Pam. Pam, darling, what's the matter? Help me. The knife. High C. Don't lean. I'm right here, sweetheart. Wake up. Wake up. Huh? Oh, I was asleep. Oh, darling, what a horrible dream. It must have been you were waving your arms and kicking your legs. Get yourself in the car and we can start driving home again. Oh, you know, darling, it all started when I dreamed I heard a clarinet playing and then I saw... Jerry, am I awake? We both are. And I hear it too. Somebody's playing a clarinet somewhere near us on the road. Yes, Pam and Jerry are awake now, but it's still pretty dreamlike to hear a clarinet in the country on a dark, dark road. Use halo shampoo if you want naturally bright and beautiful hair. Remember even finest soaps and soap shampoos hide the natural lustre of your hair with dulling soap film, but halo contains no soap, therefore cannot leave dulling soap film. The first time you use halo, your hair glistens in all its natural brilliance. The natural color and lustre shine through like sunshine through a clean window pane. And remember even in hardest water, halo makes oceans of rich fragrant lather. Halo quickly carries away loose dandruff and grease, needs no lemon or vinegar rinse because halo leaves no dulling soap film, nothing to hide your hair's natural beauty. Say hello to halo and goodbye to dulling soap film. Use halo on your children's hair too. Get halo shampoo at any cosmetic counter. Remember halo glorifies your hair. Now back to Mr. and Mrs. North. Jerry we've got to see what it is. I know what it is Dolly, a clarinet being played on a dark road on a dark night. The point is why? It's coming from behind those trees. We'll see in a minute. Now it's going away Jerry. Maybe drawing us after it like the Pied Piper of Hamlin. I'm right. Look at that car against the tree. It's pretty badly smashed. Someone may be hurt. Maybe it's a girl. Oh, she isn't there now. What makes you say that? Just the way it was in my dream. Is there? Yes, there's a girl. She's there? Oh, but she's not dead is she? She's alive. Oh, somehow I knew she would be. Loopy, you've got to take me back. You've got to Loopy or I'll... Oh, who are you? We found you here in the wrecked car miss. Are you badly hurt? No, it just hit my head I guess. Here, let me help you out. Yes. Where's Loopy? The man who was playing the clarinet. We heard him but we haven't seen him. Good. You got a car? Could you take me back to the city with you? We'll be glad to. And you ought to see a doctor. How'd the crash happen? Loopy tried to get me to run away with him and when I caught on he wouldn't turn back. I crashed the car on purpose. Loopy's the greatest hot clarinet in this world or out of it. I'm on a tramont. I... Yes, we ought to know who you are but... I'm a hot singer. They call me the scat girl. I guess you don't get around. No. But shouldn't we try to find Loopy? I don't want to find him. I want to get back to the city. Hey, wait a second. Here's another car. It's Eddie. Eddie, darling. Morning baby. You okay? Eddie, I'm so glad you got here. Now you can take me back into town. No, you bet honey. And I want to get my hands on Loopy. Loopy doesn't seem to be around here anymore. Excuse me folks, this is Eddie Raybear in a hot trumpet if there ever was one. We're Mr. and Mrs. North. And as you're in good hands Mr. Mont, we'll be getting back to our car. Wait a minute. What? Eddie. Huh? Something's been stolen from my handbag. You know what it is? You bet. And so do you. Oh, maybe that was Loopy's doing. That guy must be around here someplace. Jerry, our car's starting. Hey, wait! That's Loopy thinking. We gotta come and see now. Look out! How do you like that? Oh, Eddie, you know where he's going, don't you? Yeah. But how do you know I know? I wish I didn't. Won't you take us with you in your car? Okay, hop in. Okay, cats, there's your crate park just ahead. I never expected that... Jerry, we've got the car back. I hope it's all in one piece. Anyway, thanks very much for the lift, Eddie. And Mona, I hope you're okay. I will be. So long, folks, and thanks. Oh, just a minute. I want to see that Loopy McGee and give him a piece of my mind for stealing our car. Now look, Mrs. North, you're not going to see Loopy. I'm giving a private party. And you're not coming into that building with us or you'll get hurt. Permanently. Now take your car and get going. So long. Nice people. We'd better go, Pam. It's late and there's our car. Jerry, I'm remembering that awful dream and it's all coming true. This strange building. This is where Eddie brought us before. Oh, darling, forget it. Dreams never come true. I know, but something tells me we're not going to leave here. No, just watch us. Get in here. I'll get in the other side. Jerry, look at this here on the seat. Never mind, dear. Never mind. Get in. But Jerry, it's a wanted circular for an escaped convict. Hmm? Wanted. Eddie Malden escaped six weeks ago from State Penitentiary while serving three-year term for armed robbery. Dangerous. Former occupation trumpet player. Look at the picture. That's Eddie, the man who drove us into town, the man who just took the girl into that building. And this must be the thing Mona missed from her handbag. Loopy stole it from her. And they were both scared because Loopy found out he's a fugitive. That's right, Mr. North. Now I'll take it from you. Eddie, we thought you were inside. Give me that thing. Here you are. Well, so long, Eddie. Hold it. Now that you know who I am, you think I'm going to let you run off and call the police? Not a chance. Come on inside. Oh, dear. What are you going to do with us? Keep you locked up in the cellar while I finish some unfinished business. Just a second, Pam. The door's opening. Don't make any noise, Jerry. Not if I can help it. One more push. Okay, we're out. Gosh, it's dark. Jerry, it's exactly like it. Like what? Like the way it was in my dream. I wonder where that door is. Oh, I remember now. We just turned a corner and there... Wait a minute. Oh. Don't move. Who was that? I don't know. Just a man I bumped into in the dark. Won't be dark long. There's a light right here. There. Oh, there's two of you characters. Just what do you got in mind sneaking around here? Talk fast or you'll get in trouble. Let's begin by finding out who you are. Flash Farrell, Mona Tremont's manager and future husband. And there's a private jam session going on and you haven't been invited. Now you take a course. Jam session? Then there is a jam session. Yeah. What do you want with it? We've got to get in there to prevent... Pam. Oh. Mr. Farrell, I want you to hear me sing. You sing, do you? Oh, haven't you heard of me? I'm Pam, Choo-choo North. Choo-choo. That's my style. Okay, Choo-choo. And who's this guy? Look, Mr. Farrell. That's my husband, Hot Lips North. Do you ever hear him play on the zither? Zither? Who can play hot on a zither? Oh, you've never heard Hot Lips. Has he, Hot Lips? Eh, no, he never has. It all sounds fishy to me. Okay, then. Just show us where the jam session is. Okay, Choo-choo. And the first thing we'll do is to hear you sing. And you better be good. Bongo, bongo, bongo, I don't want to leave the conga, so I think I'll stay where I am. Choo-choo. Civilization, I'll stay right here. Choo-choo. Okay, Choo-choo. You're not so bad. She's okay, isn't she, boy? Not bad. Oh, I'm so glad you liked it, Mr. Farrell. Jerry, the way it was before, Loopy had a knife. See if he has one now. All right, I'll be right back. Hey, North. Yeah? Who let you out, Farrell? No. Oh, no, we let ourselves out and met him in the corridor. Now, look, North, anybody that crosses me up gets it, including Flash Farrell. I'll kill anybody that gets between me and Mona. Farrell's in love with her, too, isn't he? Look at her, boy. Wouldn't you be? I've got a very charming wife, thank you. Say, hot lips. Hot lips. Oh, yes, Farrell. Sorry, we haven't got a zipper for you. Oh, that's all right, Farrell. Oh, how did you think I was, hot lips? Just great. Choo-choo. Eddie, how about giving us a number? Sure, Loopy, but I'll have to make it the last for tonight. Okay, Eddie, but come on. Come and Flash. Yeah, sure. I'll see you later, Choo-choo. Jerry, it's more and more like my dream. You've got to stop Eddie from playing. Okay, I'll try. Hiya, folks. Say, I didn't know you two were half. Half? To what? To the rhythm. I didn't know you had the power. Look, Mona, I've got to get over to the bandstand. No, you don't. There's a gun in this handbag of mine. Make like you're just chatting so nobody gets leery. What's the matter? I saw Eddie talking to you. What'd he tell you? He said he'd kill anybody that came between you and him. That means Loopy, because he knows about Eddie. Does Farrell know about Eddie, too? No, he doesn't. What are you two going to do? We don't know. I'll tell you what to do. Nothing. Just you two keep your trap shut, or you'll have bad trouble with me. We can't let him commit murder. No. Hey, folks, shut up. Willie Eddie's going to rip out with a little lip. All set, Eddie. Take an eye. It's going right out the roof. Okay? One, two. Jerry. Yes, darling? The dream, the dream. What? The trumpet was playing and Loopy started to come at me with a knife. The trumpet went higher and higher like he's doing now. Pam, you're imagining things. Nothing can happen now that he's playing. A-plat. A. B-plat. He's getting closer. Jerry, do something. Ah! Eddie! I told you, Jerry. What's the matter with him? Here, let me see. Jerry, is he? Yes. Eddie Malden is dead. He's dead. He's just dead. It's a bad spot for Pam and Jerry, for they know the murderer is right in that cellar room with them. The last word on cleaning teeth is your dentist. Yes, the last word on cleaning teeth is your dentist. And over 4,000 dentists in a nationwide survey said Colgate Tooth Powder with a two-minute routine gets teeth sparkling and super clean. Yes, dentists say Colgate Tooth Powder with a two-minute routine gets teeth sparkling and super clean. So to get your teeth sparkling and super clean, to show their full natural sparkle, start today with Colgate Tooth Powder and this two-minute routine. One. Brush your teeth night and morning for two minutes with Colgate Tooth Powder. Two. Be sure to brush all three surfaces of your teeth, the biting edge, the inside and the outside. Three. And always stroke your brush away from the gums. Remember, dentists nationwide approve Colgate Tooth Powder with the two-minute routine. Remember too, Colgate Tooth Powder also freshens and sweetens your breath. The last word on cleaning teeth is your dentist. And dentists say Colgate Tooth Powder with the two-minute routine gets teeth sparkling and super clean. It looks like he's been poisoned. Eddie, my Eddie. Okay, which one of you did it? I've got a gun in this bag that's ready for him. Mona, wait, you'll only get yourself in trouble. Listen to what the guy says, Mona. Unless you don't care if you shoot, Mona. I care all right. I want to get the guy that did it. Mona, you're awful sure it was one of us. That's what I was thinking, Mr. Farrell. Mona, you were certainly anxious before to keep us away from Eddie. You're on to it, Pam. How about it, Mona? If anybody tries to hang Eddie's murder on me, they'll go right along with him. I loved him. Mona, don't point that gimmick at me. Listen to reason, Mona. I'm listening. Somebody talk. Pam, I've got an idea. No tricks now, Mr. North. What is it, Jerry? Eddie told me he was going to kill Loopy because Loopy knew he was a convict. And we all know Loopy was in love with Mona. You mean I kill them, you're offbeat, Mr. Not much. You kill them to get a free hand with Mona. Okay, Loopy. This looks like the last chorus for you. Jerry, wait. That doesn't make sense. No, you're in the groove, Mrs. North. Oh, but it does make sense. Good sense. Sure Loopy killed him. He hated Eddie. Don't you move, Farrell. Don't any of you forget this gun? I'm not forgetting it. But you listen, Mona. You yourself told us that Farrell didn't know that Eddie was an escaped convict. That's right. What are you getting at, Pam? Well, Loopy didn't have to murder Eddie to get him out of the way. He knew Eddie was an escaped convict and so all he had to do was report him to the police. But Flash, you didn't know that. And so to get Mona away from him, you thought you had to kill him. That's a lie. Farrell, you're going after Eddie. Don't shoot, Mona. Grab him, Loopy. I got him. Me too. Nice going, Mrs. North. You sure got the power. Oh, just call me Choo Choo. Oh, Jerry, what a night. Now it's almost dawn. We'll be home in a moment, darling. And then some sleep. I could go to sleep right now. Jerry, listen. It's that clarinet again. Where's it coming from? Am I dreaming? And so once again, the Early Rises Club greets you with music to put you in tune for the day. Oh, a disc jockey on the car radio. And we start as usual with our theme, a recording by Loopy McGee and his clarinet. Want to hear it, dear? I do not. Take me home and let me sleep and never dream again. Remember, every Tuesday night at the same time, the Colgate Palmolipete Company, makers of Halo shampoo and Colgate tooth powder, brings you Mr. and Mrs. North, starring Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin. The characters are based on those originally created by Francis and Richard Lockridge. Original music is composed and conducted by Charles Paul. The program is produced and directed by John Lofton. There's a fragrance that men love, so delightful and gay. Caressing the skin you bathe with cashmere bouquet. You're enchanting and trancy with a subtle perfume that whispers of romance in a candlelit room. And it's thrilling to bathe each day with cashmere bouquet. No other soap gives your skin this exciting bouquet. Be sure you join us again next Tuesday when the North's a pigeon holed by a pigeon, chased by a pair of lovebirds on the wing, and caught by a murderer who has flown the coop. This is Charles Stark speaking. This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.
