Carter Brown Mysteries - Felony in Fashion

Todd Gaynor, an advertising account executive, rushes to the offices of Lamont Lingerie, for an interview with Miss Beulah Lamont. As the meeting begins, Mr. Eugene Talcum, joins the interview. Miss Lamont says "Just in time, Eugene. Mr. Gaynor, I thought our general manager should be present at this discussion". Todd says "Yeah sure, but I'm afraid Mr. Talcum and I don't agree on methods". Eugene says "That is hardly surprising. Surely, as Miss Lamont knows, I have always disapproved of the distasteful modern methods of advertising". Todd says "Yeah, so what do we get? No impact. Now Miss Lamont, how would you like to make a hundred thousand dollars in increased sales?" She says "Naturally, I'd like it very much, but how?" Todd says "Your product is good, but your merchandising stinks. Lingerie is a glamorous product, and you've got to glamorize its sales angle". Eugene says "but not vulgarize it, Mr. Gaynor". Todd says "Depends upon how much you want to make money". Miss Lamont asks "You have a scheme in mind, Mr. Gaynor?" Todd says "Yes, give each set of lingerie you produce in a different style, a different name. Have an opening show like the dress designers and plug the show in your advertising. Let's take a look at this picture". Miss Lamont says "Miss Marilee Maytime. She's very attractive for a blonde, don't you think so Eugene?" He says "I'm afraid I consider her a common type". Todd says "Well, nine men out of ten wish that that type were more common. Merilee Maytime is an up and coming starlet. Her  first film is not too good apparently, so she can use all the publicity she can get. There shouldn't be much difficulty in getting her to act as a model for your showing". Miss Lamont likes Todd Gaynor's plan so much, that he hires him, on a conditional basis, for the position of Advertising Manager of Lamont Lingerie, at a good salary and expense account. As Todd prepares for his opening show, trouble soon begins when he learns that Marilee Maytime's boyfriend is Duke Reinhardt, a dangerous racketeer.