Mr. and Mrs. North (TV-1954) MURDER FOR SALE
Step into the world of classic TV with the intriguing episode "Murder for Sale" from the 1954 series "Mr. and Mrs. North." This sophisticated and witty show stars Richard Denning and Barbara Britton as a married couple living in New York City who have a knack for solving crimes, often outwitting the police in the process.
In "Murder for Sale," we are drawn into a tale of jealousy, betrayal, and suspense. A husband, consumed by jealousy, arranges for his wife's lover to be murdered, only to have second thoughts. It's a race against time as Mr. and Mrs. North work to prevent a deadly crime. The episode is a perfect blend of drama and mystery, with a touch of romance, as it explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of our actions.
The series itself is a gem from the golden age of television, offering a glimpse into the post-war era's culture and society. It's fascinating to see how the show portrays the dynamics of marriage and partnership in the context of crime-solving. The Norths are not just a couple; they are a team, and their chemistry is palpable.
For those who appreciate the charm of black-and-white television and the allure of vintage storytelling, "Murder for Sale" is a must-watch. It's an episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if the Norths can unravel the plot before it's too late. So why not take a trip down memory lane and experience the suspenseful world of "Mr. and Mrs. North"? You can find the episode on various streaming platforms and enjoy a piece of classic television history.
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In "Murder for Sale," we are drawn into a tale of jealousy, betrayal, and suspense. A husband, consumed by jealousy, arranges for his wife's lover to be murdered, only to have second thoughts. It's a race against time as Mr. and Mrs. North work to prevent a deadly crime. The episode is a perfect blend of drama and mystery, with a touch of romance, as it explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of our actions.
The series itself is a gem from the golden age of television, offering a glimpse into the post-war era's culture and society. It's fascinating to see how the show portrays the dynamics of marriage and partnership in the context of crime-solving. The Norths are not just a couple; they are a team, and their chemistry is palpable.
For those who appreciate the charm of black-and-white television and the allure of vintage storytelling, "Murder for Sale" is a must-watch. It's an episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if the Norths can unravel the plot before it's too late. So why not take a trip down memory lane and experience the suspenseful world of "Mr. and Mrs. North"? You can find the episode on various streaming platforms and enjoy a piece of classic television history.
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00:00Mr. and Mrs. North, starring Barbara Britton and Richard Denning.
00:30Don't be a sucker, honey.
00:58Don't do it.
01:05Strictly for squares.
01:08I don't know what you're talking about.
01:10Oh, I'll bet.
01:11Look, mister, I spotted you all the way back in Dutchess' place.
01:16You saw me before?
01:18Sure, in the bar, in Dutchess' bar.
01:21I had a hunch where you were heading when you walked out of the joint.
01:25I was extremely intuitive of you.
01:28Now, will you please go...
01:29What is it?
01:30Bad health?
01:32Money?
01:34Wounded?
01:36Yeah, it's a wound.
01:38I'd lay odds on that.
01:40A very shrewd deduction.
01:42Who is it, your wife?
01:43Now, just a minute.
01:44Yeah, it's your wife and another guy, and they fish you out of the drink.
01:47Your wife and Miss Hill, they'll be sorry, all right.
01:51Only they'll get over it.
01:53Trouble is, you'll never get over being dead.
02:02What's your name, Florence Nightingale?
02:04You're not even close.
02:07My friends call me Lucille.
02:11My friends call me Charles, and...
02:17I'd like to know if I might buy you a drink.
02:20Of anything but water, honey.
02:22It's bad stuff.
02:24People sometimes get drowned in it.
02:33Well, ready to go, darling?
02:35In a moment.
02:37You know, Jerry, I finally figured out why I like to come here every so often.
02:41It's all right, only you should really print everything in Braille.
02:45But, darling, that's part of it.
02:47There's something about the soft lights and the general atmosphere
02:50that makes me feel as though we're having a rendezvous.
02:53Kind of dull, isn't it, having a rendezvous with your own husband?
02:56Darling, there's no one I'd rather rendezvous with.
02:58Oh, wonderful.
03:00You conceal yourself in your outer cape while my slouch hat down over my eyes,
03:03we'll slip out under the fog and steal away to another rendezvous.
03:06Oh, good, where's this one gonna be?
03:09Back home on St. Anne's Place.
03:11It's almost 10 o'clock, and I'm sleepy.
03:13Husbands, they'll do that every time.
03:16Oh, Jerry, look, there's Charles and Alan Prescott.
03:20It's getting late. Charles will be here.
03:22Alan Prescott! How long have you two been here?
03:25Charlie, my boy, I've been meaning to...
03:27Oh, Mark, I'm sorry, I thought it was Charles.
03:30Jerry, Pam, would you join us?
03:33Oh, no thanks, we were just on our way out.
03:35How is Charles?
03:37Quite well, thank you. Give him our best, will you?
03:39It's been too long since we've seen you, both of you.
03:41Yes, well, good night.
03:43Good night.
03:47I love Pam and Jerry,
03:49but why did they have to pick this place to have dinner?
03:52I'm glad they saw us.
03:54Maybe they'll mention it to Charles, and that'll be just fine with me.
03:57Mark, please.
03:58When are you going to tell him that you want a divorce?
04:00I'm not sure, Mark. Sometimes I...
04:03Alan, I'm not a high school kid.
04:05How much longer do you think I'm gonna go along with this sort of a relationship?
04:09I know it hasn't been easy for you, Mark.
04:12If you'll... If you'll just be patient a little while longer.
04:16This isn't fair to any of us, Alan.
04:18Sooner or later, Charles is gonna hear some rather vicious gossip about us.
04:21Is that what you're waiting for?
04:23No.
04:26He doesn't deserve that.
04:29I'll tell him.
04:30When?
04:31Please, Mark, just give me a little more time.
04:34All right.
04:36How much more?
04:37A week.
04:38Come on.
04:39Mark, please, a week. I promise you.
04:41You won't have to be patient much longer.
04:54You're a patient man, Charlie.
04:59Another round of dinks here, Dutch.
05:02So after ten years, your wife's in love with another guy.
05:07Yes.
05:08Is she younger than you?
05:10Almost 20 years younger.
05:16Can you take it out of this?
05:18Sure.
05:19Put some more change in the jukebox, huh, Dutch?
05:22Okay.
05:24I...
05:27I'm wondering why I'm telling you all this.
05:29Oh, honey.
05:31You're in the kind of mood where you'd...
05:33You'd talk to anybody who'd hold still and listen.
05:37Relax.
05:39Say, you know what this set-up of yours really needs?
05:42A first-class funeral.
05:46What?
05:47Sure.
05:48You say nobody knows that you're a heft to what's going on between your wife and this guy.
05:53That's right.
05:54Well, something should happen to him.
06:00What do you mean?
06:01You know what I mean.
06:03Listen, what it boils down to is that it's him or it's you.
06:06And kindly omit the flowers.
06:08No, I...
06:10I'm no murderer.
06:12Oh, I know that, honey.
06:14But, um...
06:17I have a gentleman friend who is.
06:21You're not serious?
06:23No.
06:25You just slip me a thousand bucks and go out and get your dark suit pressed.
06:31It's that simple.
06:32Simple?
06:33Yeah, simple.
06:35He's gone, you're in the clear.
06:37What could be sweeter?
06:40No.
06:41Okay.
06:44I guess you can always go back to the bridge and jump off.
06:48Guys like you make me sick.
06:51Wait.
06:54Well?
06:57You know nothing.
06:59Look, mister.
07:01I'm not trying to sell you a thing. It's your problem.
07:05But, uh, if you should change your mind, you know where to find me.
07:19Yes, all right, Mark.
07:21I'm going to tell him.
07:23I'll see you at your apartment tower at nine.
07:25Good night, darling.
07:35Hello, Charles.
07:37Have you been at your office all this time?
07:39No, no, I left about nine o'clock.
07:41Went out for some fresh air and then stopped for a drink or two.
07:45Something wrong?
07:47Wrong?
07:48Why, no, not with me.
07:50How was your movie?
07:51A bore.
07:53I'm...
07:54I'm rather tired.
07:56I think I'll go straight to bed if you don't mind.
07:58Why, of course not.
08:00I'll read for a while. Good night, dear.
08:03Charles?
08:05Yes?
08:06I'd like to go away.
08:09Away? Where?
08:11I don't know. Just away.
08:14Alone?
08:16Yes.
08:18This is rather sudden, isn't it?
08:20How long would you be gone?
08:22A week.
08:24I'd like to leave tomorrow evening.
08:27I see.
08:29All right, darling, I'll...
08:32I'll have the office make all the necessary arrangements if you like.
08:35Thank you, Charles.
08:37You're awfully sweet to me.
08:40It's not hard, Ellen.
08:43Loving you as much as I do.
08:46Good night, dear.
08:47Good night, Charles.
08:49Ellen, has Mark Willard telephoned recently?
08:52Mark?
08:54No, why do you ask?
08:56He was supposed to be checking on that upstate property for me.
09:00I thought he might have phoned here.
09:03No, he hasn't.
09:05I'd better call him in the morning.
09:09In case he's going out of town.
09:14Good night, Charles.
09:26A thousand dollars, is that right?
09:28Yeah. Got it?
09:43What's the setup?
09:46His name is Mark Willard.
09:50He lives alone in a bachelor apartment.
09:531201 Stacy Street.
09:56Apartment 5A.
09:58On the fifth floor.
10:001201 Stacy Street.
10:035A.
10:04Got it.
10:07He's...
10:09meeting my wife there.
10:12Tomorrow evening, nine o'clock.
10:14No, that's wrong. It's this evening at nine o'clock.
10:18That's one date he'll never keep, honey.
10:21My friend will be there before nine.
10:25Is there anything else you need to know?
10:29Good night, Charles.
10:31Not good night, but goodbye.
10:35Sure.
10:39It's been nice knowing you.
10:51Did you hear it?
10:53Sure, it's a cinch. Just like one of them all.
11:03Yeah, yeah. Coming, coming.
11:07I'm sorry to barge in at this hour of the morning, but what time is it, Jerry?
11:11It's 8.15. Where's...
11:14Ellen, Ellen, darling, what is it? Is something the matter?
11:16I'm not sure. It's Charles.
11:20What about him?
11:21I've been up all night trying to find him.
11:24He came home shortly after I did last night.
11:26We talked a little.
11:27I went upstairs and a few minutes later I heard him leave the house.
11:30You haven't seen or heard from him since?
11:32No, I haven't.
11:34Something's happened to him. I know it.
11:36What happened?
11:38I don't know.
11:40No, I haven't.
11:42Something's happened to him. I know it.
11:44Oh, now, take it easy, Ellen.
11:46If he'd had an accident, if he'd been sent to the hospital, you surely would have been notified by now.
11:50But you don't understand. If something's happened, it wasn't an accident.
11:56What do you mean?
11:58I think Charles knows I've been seeing Mark.
12:01Mark? Mark Willard?
12:03Yes.
12:04Oh, great.
12:05Oh, gosh, Jerry. Go on, Ellen.
12:07Mark wants me to divorce Charles and marry him.
12:10I wanted to get away for a week by myself.
12:13To think this thing through.
12:15Did you tell Charles about this?
12:17Just that I wanted to go away.
12:19He was agreeable, but right at the end he dragged in a reference to Mark.
12:24Said something about calling him on a business deal because Mark might be going out of town.
12:30He obviously suspects that you're going away with Mark.
12:33But I wasn't, and I never would.
12:35I know now I love Charles, and I'm never going to leave him.
12:38Only it may be too late.
12:40But why, darling?
12:42Because he...
12:45Killed himself?
12:46Oh, Jerry.
12:47I'm sorry, but this is no time to be delicate.
12:50I mean, I'm willing to bet that Charles is too sound a guy to do anything like that.
12:54Then where could he be?
12:57Did you notify the police?
12:59No.
13:00If Charles is all right, I don't want to make more of a mess of things than I already have.
13:06You try to get some rest, Eleanor.
13:09I'm going out.
13:10Where are you going?
13:12To find Charles.
13:14Alive, I hope.
13:17Oh, Charles, where the devil have you been?
13:20Jerry.
13:21What's wrong?
13:22I've been looking all over town for you since 8 o'clock this morning, and it's almost 5.30.
13:27That'll be all, Harmon.
13:32Something the matter?
13:34Oh, no.
13:35It's nothing.
13:36It's nothing.
13:37It's nothing.
13:38It's nothing.
13:39It's nothing.
13:40It's nothing.
13:41It's nothing.
13:42It's nothing.
13:43It's nothing.
13:44It's nothing.
13:45Something the matter?
13:46Oh, no.
13:47No, everything's great.
13:48Look, you've been among the missing since midnight last night, and your wife is almost out of her mind, worrying.
13:53Everything's fine.
13:55I'm sorry.
13:56I should have told her I had to be in Trenton this morning.
14:00Uh-huh.
14:01Is that why you left last night?
14:03I was restless.
14:04I couldn't sleep.
14:06I thought I'd drive down.
14:07Oh, now, look, let's stop kidding.
14:10Kidding about what?
14:11About Trenton, about Ellen, and about Mark Willard.
14:17Mark Willard?
14:18You know Ellen's been seeing him, don't you?
14:21No, I don't.
14:23All right, have it your way.
14:25But what you don't know is that Ellen is still in love with you.
14:30I don't understand.
14:31She's terrified.
14:32For fear she's been foolish enough to drive you away from her.
14:37Jerry, I don't believe that.
14:39All right.
14:40Call her at my place and let her tell you so herself.
14:43Oh, and just between the two of us, you can forget about Mark Willard.
14:47Obviously, he doesn't mean a thing to Ellen.
14:49Forget about...
14:51Look, Jerry, I've got to make a call.
14:54I'll wait for you and drive you over to my place.
14:57Would you mind waiting outside?
14:59I'll be right with you.
15:01Okay.
15:03Willard & Company.
15:05Mr. Willard, please.
15:07I'm sorry, Mr. Willard isn't in.
15:09Do you know where I can find him? This is Charles Prescott.
15:11Sorry, Mr. Prescott.
15:13Mr. Willard isn't expected back, and he didn't leave word they could be reached.
15:16But it's urgent. I must talk to him.
15:18Well, you might try him at home this evening after 9 o'clock.
15:24At home?
15:27After 9 o'clock.
15:30At home?
15:33After 9 o'clock.
15:40After 9 o'clock.
15:46Yes?
15:48Oh.
15:50Well, thank you.
15:52Why don't you give up, Pam?
15:54Everyone in Greater Manhattan, and nobody's seen them.
15:56Oh, I think there are a few people left.
15:58It's no use, Pam.
16:00Something's happened. I know it. I feel it.
16:02Charles is...
16:03I don't believe that, Ellen.
16:05And I'll tell you why I don't.
16:07It's the first thing that Jerry would have run down.
16:09Since we haven't heard from Jerry, there's every reason to believe that nothing very terrible has happened.
16:13Oh, you will see. Charles will be fine. Just fine.
16:25What are you doing?
16:27What, have you gone crazy?
16:29All right, now, suppose you tell me what this is all about.
16:31I asked you to wait in the car.
16:33Look, I'm waiting for an answer.
16:35All right, now, now, what's the matter?
16:37Where's my watch? I've got to know what time it is.
16:39It's 20 after 6. Now, calm down.
16:42I'm not going to tell you what time it is.
16:44I'm not going to tell you what time it is.
16:46I'm not going to tell you what time it is.
16:48I'm not going to tell you what time it is.
16:50I'm not going to tell you what time it is.
16:5220 after 6. Now, calm down, Charlie.
16:54Jerry, let it go. I'm in trouble.
16:56That much I've already guessed. The point is, what kind of trouble?
17:00I met a woman in there last night.
17:04Her name was Lucille. I've got to find her.
17:07What's she done?
17:09Nothing yet.
17:11But you've got to stop her from doing something.
17:13That's right.
17:15Is that all you're going to tell me?
17:17That's all I can tell you.
17:19All right. Now, did you expect to find this Lucille in here this evening?
17:22I thought maybe Dutch, the owner, he could give me a lead.
17:27All right. Then first we find Dutch, then we find Lucille.
17:37You speak English?
17:40Certainly.
17:42Oh, great. Do you happen to know where Dutch lives?
17:45Sure. He and his old lady got a joint over on Long Island somewhere.
17:48I don't know just where.
17:50Long Island? You know a girl named Lucille?
17:53She hang out in Dutch's joint?
17:55That's right. Where can I find her?
17:57Lots of dames hang out there. Dutch might know. I don't know.
18:00Jerry, we're wasting time.
18:02Hey, what do you guys want Dutch for? He owe you some money?
18:05No, I owe him some money. I promised I'd get it to him by tonight.
18:09Well, why didn't you say so before?
18:11By now he could probably use it real bad.
18:15You mean you know where we can find him?
18:17Sure. He's in the cellar at a brewery over on John Street.
18:20The big place, just off west.
18:22Brewery on John, off west. Thanks a lot.
18:25Thanks for nothing. They won't let you in the joint without an okay.
18:29Well, how come?
18:31Who are you guys?
18:33Look here, you.
18:34Now, wait a minute.
18:36Uh, my calling card.
18:42Alexander Hamilton.
18:44Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Hamilton.
18:46When you get to the brewery, kick on the big door three times.
18:49When a guy answers, tell him Patty says it's okay.
18:52Patty?
18:53Sure. That's me.
18:57Come on. Fine.
19:01Come on, baby.
19:05Now, that cleans me.
19:08Come over here a minute, will you?
19:14What's on your mind?
19:16Remember me? I was in your place last night.
19:18Oh, yeah. You was with Lucille.
19:20Yes. Here's $50.
19:23Where can I find her?
19:25The corner of Harbour and King, second floor front, right ahead of the stairs.
19:28Thanks.
19:30For nothing.
19:33Oh!
19:41That's it. I've got to find her.
19:43She's got to stop him.
19:44Stop him? Now, wait a minute.
19:46You better let me in on this.
19:47Who does this woman have to stop from doing what?
19:49I can't tell you that.
19:50You can take off now if you want.
19:52No, I'm hooked.
20:03Here's her picture.
20:05This is her room, all right.
20:06That's nice.
20:08Look, I hate to pry, but just how do you figure in this trap?
20:11I can see why you wanted to stop him or whoever he is.
20:15You boys looking for something?
20:17Lucille didn't say she was expecting company.
20:19Never mind. Where'd she go?
20:21Out. I told her all the joints was closed today.
20:23How long ago did she leave?
20:24About a half an hour ago. She ought to be back any minute.
20:26Come on. Let's see if we can find her.
20:28Yeah, we can always come back here.
20:32Hey, wait a minute.
20:34Where do you think you're going?
20:36I don't know. I thought I'd look around.
20:38Yeah, and you'd probably miss her.
20:39Let's just stay put a minute.
20:41Where is she?
20:43Spending that nice hunk of change that she got from you, no doubt.
20:47Maybe, maybe she just clipped me for it.
20:49Maybe she didn't make arrangements.
20:52Arrangements for what?
20:54It's ten to eight.
20:55If I could only find him.
20:57She's the only lead I have.
20:59There she is.
21:01The seal!
21:10Look out!
21:22Did you see it happen?
21:31There's one chance left.
21:33I can beat him to Mark's apartment before it's too late.
21:35Hold it. I'm still not sure what this is all about,
21:38but I'm darn sure of one thing. The police should be in on it.
21:41The police? I'd be ruined.
21:43I can stop him before he gets to Mark.
21:45It'll still be all right.
21:48You hired someone to kill Mark Willard?
21:50Yes. Don't you see what I can...
21:52When? Where?
21:54Nine o'clock. Mark's apartment.
21:56No, you can't take the chance.
21:58I'm gonna call the police.
22:01I'm gonna call the police.
22:31I'm gonna call the police.
23:01I'm gonna call the police.
23:31I'm gonna call the police.
24:02Wait! Don't shoot!
24:18You know, even if I live to be 100,
24:21I'll never understand women.
24:23Hmm? What's that, dear?
24:25I said I simply don't understand women.
24:28When Charlie Prescott was a sober, law-abiding citizen,
24:31his wife almost walked out on him, right?
24:34Yes, but... Right.
24:36Now that Charlie's in the hospital with a bullet in his shoulder
24:39and a cinch to be tried for conspiracy to commit murder,
24:42Alan's sticking even closer to him than his bandages.
24:45So?
24:47Well, what I want to know is, what's the answer?
24:50You answered that question before you asked it.
24:53Hmm?
24:55It's easy.
24:57It's easy.
24:59You simply don't understand women.
25:18Mr. & Mrs. North is directed by Lou Landers.
25:22Produced by John W. Loveton.
25:25A John W. Loveton Production.
25:28Starring Barbara Britton and Richard Denning.
25:31Featuring Frances DeSales.
25:44This has been a film presentation.
25:55© BF-WATCH TV 2021