WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:11.000 Philip Morris, America's most enjoyable cigarette, presents... 00:11.000 --> 00:29.000 Racket Squad! 00:29.000 --> 00:36.000 Remember this, you can smoke for pleasure today, no cigarette hangover tomorrow. 00:36.000 --> 00:40.000 That is the big advantage you enjoy in Philip Morris. 00:40.000 --> 00:45.000 Remember, Philip Morris is made differently from any other leading brand, 00:45.000 --> 00:50.000 and that difference is your guarantee of everything you've ever wanted in a cigarette. 00:50.000 --> 00:55.000 Tasty mildness, rich flavor, pleasant aroma. 00:55.000 --> 01:00.000 A clean, refreshing smoke and no cigarette hangover. 01:00.000 --> 01:05.000 Yes, you'll be glad tomorrow you smoked Philip Morris today. 01:05.000 --> 01:10.000 Oh, for Philip Morris! 01:10.000 --> 01:17.000 Captain Braddock, Captain Braddock, ready. 01:17.000 --> 01:21.000 What you're about to see is a thrilling and dramatic real-life story. 01:21.000 --> 01:25.000 Taken from the official files of the police racket and bunco squads, 01:25.000 --> 01:29.000 business protective associations, and similar sources all over the country. 01:29.000 --> 01:35.000 It is presented by Philip Morris as a public service to expose the confidence game. 01:35.000 --> 01:41.000 The carefully worked out frauds by which confidence men take more money each year from the American public 01:41.000 --> 01:46.000 than all the bank robbers and thugs with their violence. 01:46.000 --> 01:51.000 This case, for example, we call it a place for grandma. 01:51.000 --> 01:54.000 Doesn't sound very violent, does it? 01:54.000 --> 02:02.000 Yet the ruthlessness behind the title makes this particular racket a new low in human behavior. 02:02.000 --> 02:11.000 It first came to my attention when a man and his wife called at my office. 02:11.000 --> 02:14.000 Captain Braddock, I'm Harry Davies. This is my wife. 02:14.000 --> 02:20.000 How do you do? Won't you sit down? Thank you. 02:20.000 --> 02:23.000 We've come to see you about my mother. 02:23.000 --> 02:27.000 Some months ago she went to live in a private boarding home. 02:27.000 --> 02:31.000 Cora, I never should have let her go there. 02:31.000 --> 02:34.000 Suppose you tell me the facts in the case. 02:34.000 --> 02:40.000 Well, after my father died, we asked my mother to come and live with us. 02:40.000 --> 02:44.000 How do I look? Oh, just lovely, dear. 02:44.000 --> 02:47.000 Heavy date? Oh, just a boy I know coming over. 02:47.000 --> 02:52.000 Is it Al? Oh, grandma, no. I only dated Al a couple of times ages ago. 02:52.000 --> 02:55.000 His name is Ray. Please try and remember. 02:55.000 --> 02:58.000 Raymond. Of course I will, dear. 02:58.000 --> 03:02.000 Well, I guess I'd better go and comb my hair. 03:02.000 --> 03:04.000 Harry, it's getting late. We'd better get going. 03:04.000 --> 03:07.000 Oh, gosh, I just know grandma will call him Al the minute he walks in. 03:07.000 --> 03:09.000 I don't think so. Harry, it's getting late. 03:09.000 --> 03:13.000 But every time a person comes over she calls him Al. It's very embarrassing. 03:13.000 --> 03:16.000 People understand that she's an old lady. 03:16.000 --> 03:19.000 Harry, please, we'll be late to the Martins. They're having two tables of bridge. 03:19.000 --> 03:21.000 Mm-hmm. As soon as I finish this. 03:21.000 --> 03:24.000 Mother, grandma's going with you, isn't she? 03:24.000 --> 03:26.000 Well, of course not. You know she couldn't stay up that late. 03:26.000 --> 03:30.000 But we're staying in. Ray's coming over just to play records. 03:30.000 --> 03:32.000 He's bringing some of his own real collector's items. 03:32.000 --> 03:36.000 Well, that'll be very nice, dear. There's some pie left and there are cold drinks in the icebox. 03:36.000 --> 03:40.000 But mother, don't you understand? Grandma will be sitting in the living room all evening. 03:40.000 --> 03:42.000 Oh, no she won't. She goes to bed early. 03:42.000 --> 03:44.000 Not when anyone's here, she doesn't. 03:44.000 --> 03:46.000 Gosh, why can't you take her with you? 03:46.000 --> 03:50.000 Because there's nothing for her to do there and we'll be up late. 03:50.000 --> 03:53.000 But mother, she'll start telling anecdotes again. 03:53.000 --> 04:01.000 Last time I had some kids over she went into that whole big deal about how she and grandpa had tickets for the Iroquois Theater the night the big fire broke out. 04:01.000 --> 04:06.000 It was as though anyone cared. Couldn't you at least hint to her to stay inside? 04:06.000 --> 04:10.000 But Helen, I can't ask grandma to stay in her room all evening. 04:10.000 --> 04:13.000 Well, why not? It's my room too and she's in there lots of times. 04:13.000 --> 04:16.000 The whole evening, when I'm trying to do my homework. 04:16.000 --> 04:20.000 Now that will do, young lady. If you ask me, you're being very unkind. 04:20.000 --> 04:22.000 Your grandma loves you very much. 04:22.000 --> 04:26.000 Well, holy cow, I love her too. What's that got to do with it? 04:26.000 --> 04:29.000 Harry, we could take mother with us. 04:29.000 --> 04:33.000 Keep an old lady sitting up half the night just to please a 16 year old girl? I should say not. 04:33.000 --> 04:37.000 Oh, never mind. I'll call Ray and tell him not to come at all. 04:37.000 --> 04:41.000 I should have known better than to ask anyone over, not in this house. 04:42.000 --> 04:43.000 Grandma! 04:43.000 --> 04:46.000 It won't be necessary to phone him. I won't disturb you. 04:46.000 --> 04:50.000 But grandma, please, I can leave. I understand. 04:51.000 --> 04:53.000 Well, I hope you're satisfied. 04:53.000 --> 04:55.000 What? 04:55.000 --> 04:58.000 Well... 05:17.000 --> 05:21.000 I think you'll find that bedroom very comfortable. It gets the morning sun. 05:21.000 --> 05:22.000 Yes, it does seem very chill. 05:22.000 --> 05:25.000 And you won't have any stairs to climb. That's very important. 05:25.000 --> 05:27.000 It does bother me to climb stairs. 05:27.000 --> 05:30.000 Oh, it was different years ago when my boy was little. 05:30.000 --> 05:32.000 They had such a big house. 05:32.000 --> 05:36.000 We weren't what you'd call rich, but we were always very comfortable. 05:36.000 --> 05:38.000 You'll be comfortable here too. 05:38.000 --> 05:43.000 Good food, your hair shampooed regularly, plenty of heat. 05:43.000 --> 05:45.000 I take good care of my guests. 05:45.000 --> 05:47.000 I'm sure you do. 05:47.000 --> 05:52.000 What's more, you'll have peace and quiet, and you'll know that you're not in the way. 05:52.000 --> 05:55.000 Yes. I think that's what I want most. 05:55.000 --> 05:57.000 I understand. 05:57.000 --> 06:00.000 But I do think your son will find the cost of living here nominal. 06:00.000 --> 06:04.000 Oh, my son doesn't support me. I'm able to take care of myself. 06:04.000 --> 06:06.000 How fortunate! 06:06.000 --> 06:09.000 I was never going to be a burden to my son. 06:09.000 --> 06:11.000 So years ago I started saving. 06:11.000 --> 06:13.000 That's wonderful! 06:13.000 --> 06:15.000 And certainly not easy. 06:15.000 --> 06:17.000 No, it wasn't. 06:17.000 --> 06:19.000 I saved for years. 06:19.000 --> 06:23.000 Dollars that not even my husband knew about, but it was worth it. 06:23.000 --> 06:27.000 And now I have over $3,000 saved up. 06:27.000 --> 06:29.000 Oh! 06:29.000 --> 06:33.000 You know, you remind me so much of my own mother. 06:33.000 --> 06:36.000 I've been wanting to call you that ever since you first walked in here. 06:36.000 --> 06:38.000 Oh, please do. I like it. 06:38.000 --> 06:39.000 Good! 06:39.000 --> 06:42.000 Then it's decided you're going to move in here? 06:42.000 --> 06:45.000 Yes. I think I shall like it very much. 06:45.000 --> 06:47.000 I'll move in today. 06:47.000 --> 06:50.000 Well, so long, Mrs. Ferris. I'll see you soon. 06:50.000 --> 06:52.000 All right. Goodbye. 06:55.000 --> 06:58.000 I thought I told you to stay upstairs. 06:58.000 --> 07:01.000 I just wanted to see what the next one would look like. 07:01.000 --> 07:04.000 Any more talk like that and I'll turn you out. 07:04.000 --> 07:06.000 Then you know what'll happen. 07:06.000 --> 07:08.000 They'll put you in the charity house. 07:08.000 --> 07:10.000 Or maybe even in the crazy house. 07:10.000 --> 07:11.000 No! 07:11.000 --> 07:14.000 Then you stay upstairs when I tell you to. 07:14.000 --> 07:19.000 You didn't used to talk to me like this when I first came here. 07:23.000 --> 07:26.000 I feel so awful. It's all my fault. 07:26.000 --> 07:28.000 If I hadn't said those things... 07:28.000 --> 07:30.000 Now, don't blame yourself, dear. 07:30.000 --> 07:33.000 This is something I should have done long ago. 07:33.000 --> 07:36.000 But, Mother, we want you here with us. 07:36.000 --> 07:38.000 Now, let me bring your things back from the cab, hmm? 07:38.000 --> 07:40.000 You're a good boy, Harry. 07:40.000 --> 07:42.000 You always have been. 07:42.000 --> 07:44.000 But believe me, this is going to be all right. 07:44.000 --> 07:46.000 I have a lovely room. 07:46.000 --> 07:48.000 And there's such a nice backyard. 07:48.000 --> 07:50.000 And Mrs. Ferris even plays cribbage. 07:50.000 --> 07:52.000 Grammy, you're not just saying this. 07:52.000 --> 07:54.000 Oh, no, of course not. 07:54.000 --> 07:56.000 But we can all visit each other. 07:56.000 --> 07:58.000 And I'll come to dinner. 07:58.000 --> 08:01.000 It'll be just like it was before your father died. 08:01.000 --> 08:03.000 Oh, goodness, that taxi's waiting. 08:03.000 --> 08:05.000 Well, at least I can take you there. 08:05.000 --> 08:09.000 Oh, no. I'm quite able to ride in a cab by myself. 08:09.000 --> 08:13.000 Please don't all be looking as if you think I'm going to my own funeral. 08:13.000 --> 08:15.000 No, darling. 08:15.000 --> 08:17.000 Oh, sweetie. 08:17.000 --> 08:22.000 In the weeks that followed Mother Davy's arrival at Mrs. Ferris' private boarding home, 08:22.000 --> 08:24.000 she was treated like a baby. 08:24.000 --> 08:30.000 Breakfast in bed with the elderly lady protesting that Mrs. Ferris is babying her too much. 08:30.000 --> 08:35.000 All the personal attentions any woman, young or old, appreciates. 08:35.000 --> 08:37.000 There. I think that looks good. 08:37.000 --> 08:42.000 Oh, yes. And I think you're very kind to take such an interest in me. 08:42.000 --> 08:45.000 Miss Hopkins. Miss Hopkins. Won't you come in? 08:45.000 --> 08:49.000 Well, come in, Aunt Mattie, Miss Davy's asks you. 08:49.000 --> 08:51.000 She's just like a child. 08:51.000 --> 08:53.000 I understand. 08:53.000 --> 08:55.000 I had this room once. 08:55.000 --> 08:58.000 You've got the best room. 08:58.000 --> 09:01.000 She made me go upstairs. 09:01.000 --> 09:06.000 Aunt Mattie, you know I took you upstairs because I wanted to be near you at night. 09:06.000 --> 09:08.000 She has such nightmares. 09:08.000 --> 09:10.000 Come along now. We mustn't disturb Mrs. Davy. 09:10.000 --> 09:12.000 Oh, she doesn't, really. 09:12.000 --> 09:15.000 Come along, Aunt Mattie. 09:15.000 --> 09:17.000 Is your daughter coming to see you today? 09:17.000 --> 09:19.000 Yes. And my granddaughter is coming too. 09:19.000 --> 09:25.000 Good. I'm going to bake some of my special cookies and you can serve tea. 09:25.000 --> 09:27.000 Oh. 09:34.000 --> 09:37.000 Don't you let her fool you with her sweet talk. 09:37.000 --> 09:39.000 She's mean and wicked. 09:39.000 --> 09:41.000 She don't give me enough to eat. 09:41.000 --> 09:43.000 Oh, Miss Hopkins, how can you talk like that? 09:43.000 --> 09:45.000 And another thing. She's not my niece. 09:45.000 --> 09:47.000 She just says that because... 09:47.000 --> 09:48.000 Well, why should she? 09:48.000 --> 09:50.000 Because she doesn't want anyone to know that I... 09:50.000 --> 09:55.000 Aunt Mattie. 09:59.000 --> 10:03.000 What could she be up to running back in here like that? 10:03.000 --> 10:05.000 She said a very odd thing, Mrs. Ferris. 10:05.000 --> 10:08.000 She told me she wasn't your aunt. 10:08.000 --> 10:12.000 Oh, she isn't. I thought you knew that. 10:12.000 --> 10:16.000 I always call her Aunt Mattie just to make her feel more like one of the family. 10:16.000 --> 10:20.000 But sometimes it's more than I can bear trying to keep her here, but... 10:20.000 --> 10:23.000 I just can't bring myself to send her away. 10:23.000 --> 10:26.000 However, I don't want her to bother you. 10:26.000 --> 10:28.000 Oh, I don't mind, really. 10:28.000 --> 10:30.000 But I think you're very good and kind. 10:30.000 --> 10:34.000 Now I'm going to bake those cookies for our tea party. 10:35.000 --> 10:38.000 Gosh, Trudy, you sure missed a wonderful dance. 10:38.000 --> 10:41.000 What a revolting time for you to get the virus. 10:41.000 --> 10:43.000 Oh, the music was divine. 10:43.000 --> 10:47.000 Guess what? You know who's the most super dancer? Chuck Stevens. 10:47.000 --> 10:51.000 I know he has a face like a barracuda, but you don't look at his face when you're dancing. 10:51.000 --> 10:52.000 Laura, I'm home. 10:52.000 --> 10:53.000 Hi, Dad. 10:53.000 --> 10:54.000 Hi. 10:54.000 --> 10:56.000 I couldn't come by this afternoon because I went to see my grandmother. 10:56.000 --> 10:57.000 You went to see Mother? 10:57.000 --> 10:58.000 Yes. 10:58.000 --> 10:59.000 Helen. 10:59.000 --> 11:01.000 I only just got on. 11:01.000 --> 11:03.000 Just being a half hour ago? 11:03.000 --> 11:04.000 Call me later. 11:04.000 --> 11:07.000 Please put the telephone back in the hall. 11:07.000 --> 11:10.000 She's spending the best years of her life on the phone. 11:10.000 --> 11:14.000 If Alexander Graham Bell had known what he was doing to parents of the future, he'd have scrapped the whole idea. 11:14.000 --> 11:16.000 Tell me about Mother. 11:16.000 --> 11:17.000 She's wonderful. 11:17.000 --> 11:19.000 Looks grand. 11:19.000 --> 11:21.000 And Harry, she really loves it there. 11:21.000 --> 11:22.000 Who, Grandma? 11:22.000 --> 11:24.000 Oh, Daddy, she's so happy, honestly. 11:24.000 --> 11:26.000 It turned out to be a good idea after all. 11:26.000 --> 11:27.000 Well, I'm glad to hear that. 11:27.000 --> 11:29.000 I had my doubts about it. 11:29.000 --> 11:31.000 Oh. 11:31.000 --> 11:33.000 Oh, not again. 11:33.000 --> 11:34.000 You know something? 11:34.000 --> 11:37.000 If this keeps up, I'm going to move in with your mother. 11:37.000 --> 11:39.000 For some peace and quiet. 11:39.000 --> 11:42.000 I'm going to load up my mind and know that Mother's settled and happy. 11:42.000 --> 11:43.000 Let's eat. 11:43.000 --> 11:45.000 I'm starved. 11:45.000 --> 11:48.000 It was nice of you to ask me to eat down here with you. 11:48.000 --> 11:50.000 Why shouldn't you? 11:50.000 --> 11:51.000 Oh, that's too much. 11:51.000 --> 11:52.000 Really? 11:52.000 --> 11:53.000 No, it isn't. 11:53.000 --> 11:54.000 I hope you like it. 11:54.000 --> 11:57.000 It's my own special recipe. 11:57.000 --> 11:59.000 Now, you eat every bit of that, Mother Davies. 11:59.000 --> 12:00.000 It's good for you. 12:00.000 --> 12:02.000 I didn't get enough. 12:02.000 --> 12:04.000 I want more. 12:04.000 --> 12:07.000 Aunt Mattie, you know you're not allowed to eat too much. 12:07.000 --> 12:08.000 Who said so? 12:08.000 --> 12:10.000 The doctor, of course. 12:10.000 --> 12:11.000 Go ahead and eat your dinner. 12:11.000 --> 12:12.000 It ain't true. 12:12.000 --> 12:13.000 I never had a doctor. 12:13.000 --> 12:16.000 Aunt Mattie. 12:16.000 --> 12:18.000 I'm going to talk if I want to. 12:18.000 --> 12:21.000 You're trying to starve me to death, that's what. 12:21.000 --> 12:22.000 That'll do. 12:22.000 --> 12:23.000 Come along, Aunt Mattie. 12:23.000 --> 12:25.000 I'm going to take you upstairs to your room. 12:25.000 --> 12:28.000 Now you understand why I never allowed her to eat down here with us. 12:28.000 --> 12:31.000 Oh, I'm sorry, but it's my fault for asking her. 12:31.000 --> 12:32.000 I felt sorry for her. 12:32.000 --> 12:41.000 Well, she doesn't deserve it. 12:41.000 --> 12:50.000 Ah! 12:50.000 --> 12:52.000 The young folks are certainly having a good time tonight. 12:52.000 --> 12:54.000 Good time? 12:54.000 --> 12:56.000 We'll be fortunate if we don't get our leaves broken. 12:56.000 --> 12:58.000 It does my heart good. 12:58.000 --> 13:02.000 But just think how hard all this noise and excitement would have been on an old lady like your mother. 13:02.000 --> 13:05.000 It's rough enough on me. 13:05.000 --> 13:06.000 Is that the phone? 13:06.000 --> 13:10.000 I couldn't hear a fire engine tonight. 13:10.000 --> 13:12.000 Hi, Grandma, how are you? 13:12.000 --> 13:13.000 I'm having a party. 13:13.000 --> 13:16.000 Listen. 13:16.000 --> 13:17.000 You hear it? 13:17.000 --> 13:18.000 Good thing you're not here. 13:18.000 --> 13:19.000 You'd be a wreck. 13:19.000 --> 13:20.000 Here's Daddy. 13:20.000 --> 13:21.000 Grandma. 13:21.000 --> 13:22.000 Hello, Mother. 13:22.000 --> 13:24.000 Are you all right? 13:24.000 --> 13:26.000 Oh, yes, dear. 13:26.000 --> 13:28.000 I'm fine. 13:28.000 --> 13:33.000 I'm glad the children are having such a good time. 13:33.000 --> 13:37.000 No, you mustn't worry about me. 13:37.000 --> 13:39.000 Everything's fine. 13:39.000 --> 13:43.000 I'm very happy. 13:43.000 --> 13:45.000 I just want to say hello. 13:45.000 --> 13:48.000 Give my love to Cora. 13:48.000 --> 13:51.000 Goodbye. 13:51.000 --> 13:52.000 Everybody well? 13:52.000 --> 13:54.000 Oh, yes. 13:54.000 --> 13:56.000 My granddaughter's having a party. 13:56.000 --> 13:58.000 It sounded very gay. 13:58.000 --> 14:00.000 Now that Grandma's away, the kids can play. 14:00.000 --> 14:05.000 Now that poor Aunt Patty's upstairs, we can finish our meal in peace. 14:05.000 --> 14:07.000 Is she all right? 14:07.000 --> 14:08.000 I heard her cry out. 14:08.000 --> 14:09.000 Oh, yes. 14:09.000 --> 14:12.000 She has such terrible fits of temper. 14:12.000 --> 14:14.000 She kicked her foot on the bedpost. 14:14.000 --> 14:17.000 I don't mind for myself, but I won't have you upset. 14:17.000 --> 14:19.000 Oh, I don't mind, really. 14:19.000 --> 14:21.000 And it must be very difficult for you. 14:21.000 --> 14:24.000 Oh, but it's good to share our troubles with each other, isn't it? 14:24.000 --> 14:26.000 Now, how about that food? 14:26.000 --> 14:36.000 Come on. 14:36.000 --> 14:37.000 Hello, Lister. 14:37.000 --> 14:38.000 Can you hear me? 14:38.000 --> 14:39.000 Good. 14:39.000 --> 14:42.000 I think you'd better come over tomorrow and bring your briefcase. 14:42.000 --> 14:43.000 Yes. 14:43.000 --> 14:46.000 It'll be the real estate routine. 14:46.000 --> 14:59.000 Thank you. 14:59.000 --> 15:00.000 Give me the comics, Dad. 15:00.000 --> 15:02.000 Dad, may I borrow the card tonight? 15:02.000 --> 15:04.000 Don't annoy your dad. 15:04.000 --> 15:07.000 Remember, Father's Day is coming. 15:07.000 --> 15:10.000 Yes, Father's Day is coming. 15:10.000 --> 15:12.000 Don't forget, the date is June 15th. 15:12.000 --> 15:14.000 So remember, Dad. 15:14.000 --> 15:17.000 And remember to give him cartons of Philip Morris. 15:17.000 --> 15:21.000 Whether you shop at a supermarket, drug, or neighborhood cigarette store, 15:21.000 --> 15:23.000 get cartons of Philip Morris for Dad. 15:23.000 --> 15:27.000 A gift of Philip Morris is a gift of greater smoking pleasure. 15:27.000 --> 15:30.000 You like the beautiful Father's Day gift package, 15:30.000 --> 15:32.000 and Dad will like what's inside the carton. 15:32.000 --> 15:36.000 For Philip Morris is America's most enjoyable cigarette. 15:36.000 --> 15:40.000 Yes, there's more smoking pleasure and more smoking contentment for Dad 15:40.000 --> 15:42.000 in every Philip Morris. 15:42.000 --> 15:46.000 That's because Philip Morris is the one cigarette really made for pleasure. 15:46.000 --> 15:49.000 Yes, everything any man could want in a cigarette. 15:49.000 --> 15:52.000 Good taste, rich flavor, pleasant aroma, 15:52.000 --> 15:56.000 is combined for perfect enjoyment in Philip Morris. 15:56.000 --> 16:01.000 You can't beat Philip Morris for real smoking pleasure. 16:01.000 --> 16:02.000 They're my favorite. 16:02.000 --> 16:03.000 Yes, Dad. 16:03.000 --> 16:06.000 Philip Morris is the favorite of millions of smokers. 16:06.000 --> 16:10.000 That's because with Philip Morris, you can smoke for pleasure today 16:10.000 --> 16:13.000 with no cigarette hangover tomorrow. 16:13.000 --> 16:18.000 Remember, Philip Morris is made differently from any other leading brand. 16:18.000 --> 16:24.000 And that difference is your guarantee of everything you've ever wanted in a cigarette. 16:24.000 --> 16:29.000 Keep that in mind, folks, when you buy cigarettes for Dad or for yourself. 16:29.000 --> 16:35.000 And remember, for more smoking pleasure today with no cigarette hangover tomorrow... 16:35.000 --> 16:43.000 Oh, for Philip Morris! 16:43.000 --> 16:47.000 This was the man Mrs. Ferris had spoken with the night before. 16:47.000 --> 16:49.000 Now he had bad news for her. 16:49.000 --> 16:52.000 There'll be no more extensions on your payments on the house. 16:52.000 --> 16:57.000 But Mr. Lister, I can't lose my house. 16:57.000 --> 16:59.000 It isn't as just as if it were mine alone, 16:59.000 --> 17:02.000 but there are two ladies living here with me. 17:02.000 --> 17:04.000 It's their home as well as mine. 17:04.000 --> 17:06.000 If I could just have a little more time. 17:06.000 --> 17:11.000 I'm very sorry, but unfortunately I have no control over the situation. 17:11.000 --> 17:12.000 I have my orders. 17:12.000 --> 17:15.000 I must have $3,000 by Saturday. 17:15.000 --> 17:18.000 Saturday? But that's only two days off. 17:18.000 --> 17:19.000 I couldn't. 17:19.000 --> 17:21.000 Well, how much could you manage? 17:21.000 --> 17:24.000 Oh, I don't know. 17:24.000 --> 17:29.000 I guess about $500 right now, but I'm sure if I could have a few more months... 17:29.000 --> 17:33.000 There isn't a chance. I'm very sorry. 17:33.000 --> 17:36.000 But I hope something works out for you in the next day or two. 17:36.000 --> 17:37.000 Thank you. 17:37.000 --> 17:38.000 Good day, Mrs. Ferris. 17:38.000 --> 17:40.000 Good day. 17:40.000 --> 17:45.000 By some odd coincidence, Mrs. Ferris needed $3,000 to save her house. 17:45.000 --> 17:56.000 Just the amount Mrs. Davies had tucked away in a savings bank. 17:56.000 --> 17:58.000 Now don't cry. 17:58.000 --> 18:00.000 There must be something you can do. 18:00.000 --> 18:02.000 I'm afraid not. 18:02.000 --> 18:06.000 I guess you'll just have to make plans to go back to your son's house, Mother. 18:06.000 --> 18:08.000 But I don't want to. 18:08.000 --> 18:11.000 Oh, it isn't that they aren't always good and kind. 18:11.000 --> 18:16.000 But I see now that youth and age don't mix. 18:16.000 --> 18:18.000 Then you're going someplace else. 18:18.000 --> 18:22.000 Oh, no one would ever understand me or give me the care that you have. 18:22.000 --> 18:24.000 Besides, that wouldn't be solving your problem. 18:24.000 --> 18:26.000 No, it's no use. 18:26.000 --> 18:29.000 I'll just have to lose my house. 18:29.000 --> 18:35.000 And after this payment, it would have been my house too, all free and clear. 18:35.000 --> 18:38.000 We won't lose this house. 18:38.000 --> 18:39.000 What do you mean? 18:39.000 --> 18:43.000 You forget that I have $3,000 saved up. 18:43.000 --> 18:45.000 But your life's saved. 18:45.000 --> 18:48.000 Oh, no, I couldn't. 18:48.000 --> 18:52.000 I love you for it, Mother Davies, but I couldn't take your money. 18:52.000 --> 18:53.000 But I... 18:53.000 --> 18:54.000 It wouldn't be right. 18:54.000 --> 18:56.000 I want you to. 18:56.000 --> 18:58.000 It means my happiness too. 18:58.000 --> 19:01.000 Couldn't we call it a loan or something? 19:01.000 --> 19:07.000 Well, there is one way I could take it and still feel right about it. 19:07.000 --> 19:08.000 How's that? 19:08.000 --> 19:11.000 Well, I could take it under one condition. 19:11.000 --> 19:16.000 That in repayment, we'd understand that you gave it to me for life care. 19:16.000 --> 19:17.000 That's legal. 19:17.000 --> 19:21.000 You mean you'd take care of me forever in exchange for that money? 19:21.000 --> 19:23.000 Yes, that's what's called life care. 19:23.000 --> 19:27.000 We could put it in writing and I could have the papers drawn up right away. 19:27.000 --> 19:30.000 And I'd never be a burden to my son. 19:30.000 --> 19:34.000 Though it took every cent that she had in the bank, Grandma paid off the mortgage. 19:34.000 --> 19:38.000 Never again would she feel that she was in anybody's way. 19:38.000 --> 19:42.000 And so Mrs. Ferris maneuvered the old lady's life savings. 19:42.000 --> 19:46.000 But it wasn't long before the attentions dropped off one by one. 19:46.000 --> 19:49.000 And one day, things came to a grim finale. 19:49.000 --> 19:50.000 Oh, what is it? 19:50.000 --> 19:52.000 I'm moving you upstairs. 19:52.000 --> 19:55.000 Well, this is my room. I don't want to be moved. 19:55.000 --> 19:58.000 I'm afraid you have no choice. I've got to rent that room. 19:58.000 --> 20:02.000 For the price of food, what it is, how do you expect me to keep on feeding you? 20:02.000 --> 20:04.000 How dare you speak to me in that tone? 20:04.000 --> 20:06.000 I'm not here on charity. 20:06.000 --> 20:09.000 I gave you $3,000 for life care. 20:09.000 --> 20:12.000 And I don't intend to be cheated. 20:12.000 --> 20:14.000 Not if I have to tell my son. 20:14.000 --> 20:18.000 I'm giving you a roof over your head and three meals a day. 20:18.000 --> 20:20.000 So that makes everything legal. 20:20.000 --> 20:23.000 Go ahead and tell your son it's all right with me. 20:23.000 --> 20:26.000 Now you take your hands off my things. They're going back in my room. 20:26.000 --> 20:27.000 Is that so? 20:27.000 --> 20:28.000 Now you give me those. 20:28.000 --> 20:29.000 Now you give me those. 20:29.000 --> 20:30.000 Now you give me those. 20:30.000 --> 20:31.000 Now you give me those. 20:31.000 --> 20:32.000 I'm not giving those. 20:32.000 --> 20:33.000 Give me those clothes. 20:33.000 --> 20:34.000 You hit her. 20:34.000 --> 20:35.000 She's my friend. 20:35.000 --> 20:36.000 And you hit her. 20:36.000 --> 20:37.000 You cheated her. 20:37.000 --> 20:38.000 No, please don't. 20:38.000 --> 20:39.000 Don't, dear. 20:39.000 --> 20:40.000 Don't. 20:40.000 --> 20:41.000 Don't. 20:41.000 --> 20:44.000 That's the last time you'll ever mistreat anyone around here. 20:44.000 --> 20:46.000 You don't say. 20:46.000 --> 20:48.000 Yes, I do. 20:48.000 --> 20:50.000 I'm going to have you arrested. 20:50.000 --> 20:51.000 Listen here, you. 20:51.000 --> 20:53.000 Any orders given around here, I'll give them. 20:53.000 --> 20:56.000 And if you don't like it, you can get out. 20:56.000 --> 21:01.000 Only you won't, because you'd have to go back to your son without any money. 21:01.000 --> 21:04.000 And then you'd be a burden to him, wouldn't you? 21:04.000 --> 21:06.000 I'll tell my son about you. 21:06.000 --> 21:08.000 He'll get my money back. 21:08.000 --> 21:10.000 We signed a paper, remember? 21:10.000 --> 21:14.000 I promised to give you room, board, and care. 21:14.000 --> 21:16.000 Only I didn't say which room, did I? 21:16.000 --> 21:17.000 All right, tell your son. 21:17.000 --> 21:19.000 Go back to him. 21:19.000 --> 21:21.000 Go back and live on his charity. 21:21.000 --> 21:22.000 Don't say any more. 21:22.000 --> 21:24.000 Do like she says. 21:24.000 --> 21:32.000 Now, both of you get upstairs until you realize who's the boss around here. 21:32.000 --> 21:34.000 That must be my daughter-in-law. 21:34.000 --> 21:36.000 Please let me answer that. 21:36.000 --> 21:38.000 Cora's supposed to come over today. 21:38.000 --> 21:40.000 Tell her not to. 21:40.000 --> 21:41.000 I'll do no such thing. 21:41.000 --> 21:50.000 Tell her not to come. 21:50.000 --> 21:53.000 Hello. 21:53.000 --> 21:55.000 Oh, yes. 21:55.000 --> 21:58.000 How are you, Cora dear? 21:58.000 --> 22:00.000 No. 22:00.000 --> 22:02.000 I guess you'd better not. 22:02.000 --> 22:08.000 Today, I won't be home. 22:08.000 --> 22:12.000 We're going for a little ride. 22:12.000 --> 22:14.000 Oh, yes. 22:14.000 --> 22:16.000 Everything's fine. 22:16.000 --> 22:17.000 Goodbye. 22:17.000 --> 22:20.000 If you think you can separate me from my family... 22:20.000 --> 22:24.000 No, I'm just giving you time to come to your senses. 22:24.000 --> 22:28.000 Right now, you might say something you'd be sorry for. 22:28.000 --> 22:43.000 Now, both of you get upstairs and stay there. 22:43.000 --> 22:46.000 It's been over a week since Mother told me not to come over. 22:46.000 --> 22:49.000 I dropped in yesterday unexpectedly. 22:49.000 --> 22:51.000 Well, did Mother say anything? 22:51.000 --> 22:53.000 What aroused your suspicions? 22:53.000 --> 22:56.000 I can't put my finger on anything. 22:56.000 --> 22:58.000 She just didn't seem happy. 22:58.000 --> 23:00.000 She seemed to have lost weight. 23:00.000 --> 23:04.000 I called her last night, but when I asked her to come back home, she refused. 23:04.000 --> 23:06.000 Tell Captain Braddock what she said. 23:06.000 --> 23:08.000 You know about Mrs. Ferris. 23:08.000 --> 23:09.000 Oh, yes. 23:09.000 --> 23:11.000 She said she had to stay there. 23:11.000 --> 23:13.000 And when I pressed her for an explanation, 23:13.000 --> 23:16.000 she said something vague about having a lease with Mrs. Ferris. 23:16.000 --> 23:20.000 You know you don't sign a lease in a private boarding home. 23:20.000 --> 23:24.000 Mr. Davies, does your mother have any substantial amount of money? 23:24.000 --> 23:26.000 Well, she has a couple of thousand dollars in the bank. 23:26.000 --> 23:30.000 We don't know the exact amount. 23:30.000 --> 23:33.000 Hello, get the Department of Social Welfare. 23:33.000 --> 23:35.000 Ask for Mrs. Webster. 23:35.000 --> 23:37.000 Get a complete check on Catherine Ferris. 23:37.000 --> 23:41.000 Find out if she has a license to run a private boarding home. 23:41.000 --> 23:43.000 Yeah, that's right. 23:43.000 --> 23:46.000 8006 Grove Street. 23:46.000 --> 23:49.000 And get anything else that you can. 23:49.000 --> 23:52.000 Thanks. 23:52.000 --> 23:55.000 I'll phone you as soon as I get any information. 23:55.000 --> 23:57.000 It may take a day or two. 23:57.000 --> 23:58.000 Thank you very much. 23:58.000 --> 23:59.000 Thank you. 23:59.000 --> 24:14.000 Goodbye. 24:14.000 --> 24:17.000 Mrs. Davies! 24:17.000 --> 24:19.000 I have to speak to you, quick. 24:19.000 --> 24:20.000 She's reading. 24:20.000 --> 24:21.000 Hurry. 24:21.000 --> 24:27.000 Before she locks us up for the night. 24:27.000 --> 24:29.000 Don't make a noise. 24:29.000 --> 24:31.000 Shh. 24:31.000 --> 24:33.000 Oh, I can't do it. 24:33.000 --> 24:34.000 Let me try. 24:34.000 --> 24:36.000 Oh, please try hard. 24:36.000 --> 24:38.000 I must telephone my son. 24:38.000 --> 24:40.000 I won't be locked up another night. 24:40.000 --> 24:43.000 Help me. 24:43.000 --> 24:45.000 It's coming. 24:45.000 --> 24:53.000 So... 24:53.000 --> 24:56.000 That's what you've been up to. 24:56.000 --> 25:00.000 I'll teach you to sneak around behind my back. 25:00.000 --> 25:01.000 Stop! 25:01.000 --> 25:02.000 Help! 25:02.000 --> 25:03.000 Help! 25:03.000 --> 25:04.000 Help! 25:04.000 --> 25:05.000 Help! 25:05.000 --> 25:06.000 Help! 25:06.000 --> 25:07.000 Help! 25:07.000 --> 25:09.000 Get out of the way. 25:09.000 --> 25:10.000 Stop it! 25:10.000 --> 25:13.000 Shut up! 25:13.000 --> 25:15.000 Mrs. Ferris, you're under arrest. 25:15.000 --> 25:17.000 On what charge? 25:17.000 --> 25:20.000 Running a private boarding home without a state license. 25:20.000 --> 25:22.000 Did you give her any money for life care? 25:22.000 --> 25:23.000 Yes. 25:23.000 --> 25:24.000 $3,000. 25:24.000 --> 25:25.000 But we signed a paper. 25:25.000 --> 25:27.000 She said it was legal. 25:27.000 --> 25:31.000 It's illegal to take money for life care of an aged person without state supervision. 25:31.000 --> 25:34.000 A racket you've practiced in several states. 25:34.000 --> 25:38.000 And, apparently, a third charge for assault and battery. 25:38.000 --> 25:42.000 It seems we've got a nice new home picked out for you, Mrs. Ferris. 25:42.000 --> 25:49.000 All right, take her in, Clancy. 25:49.000 --> 25:55.000 Fortunately, in this case, we were able to recover the $3,000 for Mrs. Davies. 25:55.000 --> 26:01.000 Miss Hopkins was placed in a suitable home where she responded to good care. 26:01.000 --> 26:06.000 Your State Department of Social Welfare has set standards on private boarding homes 26:06.000 --> 26:09.000 where aged persons live on a board and care basis 26:09.000 --> 26:14.000 so that the home best suited to the individual's educational, emotional, 26:14.000 --> 26:19.000 and religious background can be secured and a congenial dignity maintained. 26:19.000 --> 26:24.000 So if you or someone you know needs this kind of help, 26:24.000 --> 26:30.000 be sure and consult with your state, city, or county Department of Social Welfare. 26:30.000 --> 26:34.000 Otherwise, this could happen to you. 26:34.000 --> 26:38.000 In a moment, we'll call for a few scenes from next week's case. 26:38.000 --> 26:42.000 But first, remember this. 26:42.000 --> 26:46.000 You can smoke for pleasure today. 26:46.000 --> 26:48.000 No cigarette hangover tomorrow. 26:48.000 --> 26:52.000 That is the big advantage you enjoy in Philip Morris. 26:52.000 --> 26:57.000 Remember, Philip Morris is made differently from any other leading brand. 26:57.000 --> 27:02.000 And that difference is your guarantee of everything you've ever wanted in a cigarette. 27:02.000 --> 27:07.000 Tasty mildness, rich flavor, pleasant aroma. 27:07.000 --> 27:11.000 A clean, refreshing smoke and no cigarette hangover. 27:11.000 --> 27:12.000 So... 27:12.000 --> 27:17.000 Call for Philip Morris! 27:17.000 --> 27:22.000 You'll be glad tomorrow you smoked Philip Morris today. 27:22.000 --> 27:28.000 Next week in Money to Burn, see how a phony play backfired into a big success. 27:28.000 --> 27:30.000 Yes, I killed him, and I'm glad. 27:30.000 --> 27:33.000 Do you hear me? Glad, glad, glad! 27:33.000 --> 27:36.000 We can't fight this love of ours, Hyacinth. 27:36.000 --> 27:39.000 It's bigger than both of us. 27:39.000 --> 27:42.000 Wait a minute. You mean we're going to get rich on that monstrosity? 27:42.000 --> 27:46.000 Loaded, but for life. I'm sick and tired of being a sucker for show business. 27:46.000 --> 27:49.000 You mean Barclay sold 111% of the show? 27:49.000 --> 27:51.000 He did much better than that. 27:51.000 --> 27:53.000 Now, get this. 27:53.000 --> 27:58.000 Uncle Tom's Penthouse is one of the most hilarious plays to reach Broadway in many a season. 27:58.000 --> 28:03.000 See Racket Squad next week, same time, same station. 28:03.000 --> 28:08.000 All names and places in tonight's story have been changed for obvious reasons. 28:08.000 --> 28:13.000 And any resemblance to other people and places is purely coincidental. 28:13.000 --> 28:16.000 Our story is presented to expose the confidence game, 28:16.000 --> 28:23.000 and is never intended to reflect in any way upon honest, legitimate businessmen. 28:23.000 --> 28:30.000 Call for Philip Morris! 28:30.000 --> 28:36.000 Call for Philip Morris! 28:36.000 --> 28:41.000 Call for Philip Morris! 28:56.000 --> 29:01.000 Tune in next Monday night when Philip Morris presents a great new comedy show, 29:01.000 --> 29:07.000 My Little Margie, starring Gale Storm and Charles Farrell over most of these same stations. 29:07.000 --> 29:31.000 For delayed telecasts, see your local television listings for time and station.