0:00:58 > 0:01:01DRILLING, HAMMERS POUNDING
0:01:15 > 0:01:18TICKING
0:01:26 > 0:01:28SILENCE
0:01:29 > 0:01:32What is it? Who is it?
0:01:32 > 0:01:39- I'm sorry to disturb you, Mr Lawrence. It's time to change the ice.- You're much too efficient!
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- PHONE RINGS - Go away and let me die in peace!
0:01:43 > 0:01:45And Jerry...
0:01:45 > 0:01:50- see what you can do about that fire alarm.- Yes, sir!
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Look, whoever you are, please take what you want and go home!
0:02:17 > 0:02:21You'll find my wallet in my coat and the safe is behind that picture.
0:02:21 > 0:02:22Please don't blow it up!
0:02:22 > 0:02:26I'm not a thief and I do not want money! I want you.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35This is a very pleasant surprise.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37I usually see dragons.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39Please forgive me. I am Mia Bruger.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41I tried to come through the front, but they stopped me.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46There are times when they show an appalling lack of discrimination.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Do not joke! I am in trouble! You have to find my brother!
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Must we discuss your brother?
0:02:54 > 0:03:00- But you do not understand! Franzel is missing for two weeks! He is mixed up with some bad men. You see...- I know.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04You're aliens. You love this country but people won't believe you.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Your brother couldn't get a job and drifted into bad company.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10I only want to see him! To talk to him!
0:03:10 > 0:03:14I have read in the paper how you solve mysteries when the police fail.
0:03:14 > 0:03:15I know you can find him!
0:03:15 > 0:03:20I know one thing I can do - take a Bromo and make you disappear.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24I am desperate. You've got to help me!
0:03:27 > 0:03:29Oh, now, look!
0:03:29 > 0:03:32You are coming with me.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Do you mind if I wear my shoes?
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- Mr Lawrence not in. - Don't give me that routine, Jerry.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- Where is he? - We ain't seen the Falcon for days.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48He promised to give me an exclusive story on the Harrington murder case.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51Just one thing would interfere - another woman.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- Not a chance. He gave up dames. - Like I gave up breathing(!)
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Excuse me. Just, er...
0:04:00 > 0:04:02Well! I hope I'm not intruding.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05Not at all. I'm always happy to greet the press.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07You're just in time for my murder.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Would you care to write the obituary?
0:04:10 > 0:04:14It would be a pleasure. I'm ready. Shoot.
0:04:14 > 0:04:20Marcia, this woman tried to abduct me. Sounds silly, doesn't it?
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Doesn't it?- Now, young lady, if you'll just...
0:04:23 > 0:04:25GUNSHOT She got him!
0:04:25 > 0:04:29I've seen better performances on amateur night.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Now, boss, you know what happens with dames?!
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Yes, Goldie. Isn't it wonderful?
0:04:45 > 0:04:49I'm beginning to think you're serious.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- Where did you last see this Franzel? - There is a place where...
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Here we go again!
0:04:59 > 0:05:02There is a place where Franzel used to go, a cocktail bar...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05We'll go there first. If you can make it.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08I see we can.
0:05:13 > 0:05:19It is that place, the 333. I have been there many times but always they say my brother is not here.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Don't worry, beautiful, I'll bring him out.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- What's yours?- I'm looking for a friend of mine - Franzel Bruger.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Never heard of him.- Oh.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Get me a straight, er, tomato juice.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29DANCE MUSIC PLAYS
0:06:53 > 0:06:58One of the idle rich. Stuck with an automobile. What a burden.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01The poor unfortunate soul.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- Sleeping it off, chum? - You might call it that.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Do you mind telling me where I am?
0:07:14 > 0:07:18You, sir, are about half a mile off Highway 64.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21Oh. What's that near?
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- Route 14.- Oh, well, never mind.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27Can you tell me what the time is? And the day.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Well, it's about 12 o'clock.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- Correction...12.15. - And the day is Tuesday.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41Noon Tuesday. Thank you, gentlemen.
0:07:45 > 0:07:51Cecil, do you realise how fortunate we are. No tyres, no gasoline.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- No nothing.- No nothing.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11SIREN WAILS
0:08:23 > 0:08:26All right, get out with your hands up.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30Officer, aren't you rather overdoing it? I was only doing 30...
0:08:30 > 0:08:33You heard what I said.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38Can't you just give me the ticket? I have to get back to town.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40I'm a friend of Inspector Donovan's.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Yeah? Maybe that's why he put out a general alarm to have you picked up.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- What have I done?- Killed a bank messenger.- You've been misinformed.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Have I? What are these? Moth holes?
0:08:54 > 0:09:01- For the last time, you'll tell me or you'll tell a jury.- Timothy, you're making noises like a detective.
0:09:01 > 0:09:07I've been sleeping peacefully in a meadow about half a mile from Highway 64, near Route 14.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- Anybody see you there? - Possibly a cow or two.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14Inspector, you can't arrest a man for wallowing in nature.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18Sunrise in the open country, birds singing, bees, er, humming.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Try wallowing in this.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27In war bonds, too!
0:09:27 > 0:09:31Timothy, you don't really believe I'm guilty of all that?
0:09:31 > 0:09:34I haven't said you were. Yet.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- But I've always wondered where your money came from.- Yeah, he steals a lot of war bonds(!)
0:09:39 > 0:09:46- What's he gonna do with them? The numbers is all on record. He can't cash 'em in!- You sit down!
0:09:46 > 0:09:52Mr Lawrence no doubt has cooked up another of his ingenious rackets and he's going to tell us all about it!
0:09:52 > 0:09:58- Inspector, you try to pin everything on me.- Six witnesses saw your car leave the scene of the crime.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01Two identified your picture.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Of course you didn't help convince them.- I...- No, of course not!
0:10:05 > 0:10:10Suppose I prove to you I couldn't possibly have driven the car?
0:10:10 > 0:10:14I was with a young lady - Marcia Brooks.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19Marcia Brooks. This time, the great Falcon walked right into it.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21Bring her in.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Miss Brooks.
0:10:29 > 0:10:37- Miss Brooks, Lawrence said he had a date with you the time the crime was committed.- Well, no, Inspector.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43I'm sorry, Tom, but I can't lie for you.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45What do you have to say to that?
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- You've caught me. - You're ready to confess?!- Yes.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50It wasn't Marcia Brooks. It was a Miss...
0:10:50 > 0:10:54I'd rather not give you her name. It would violate a confidence.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- She hasn't got a name cos she doesn't exist!- Oh, but she does, Inspector.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01I met her in his...office.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05I didn't get her name but she's an exotic little tomato, if you like the acid type.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Thanks. That's all. You can go too.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- I should imagine that eliminates me. - Eliminates you?!
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- What do you think I am? - If you must know...
0:11:19 > 0:11:22OK, so you had a date with Miss Whatshername up in some meadow.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26Correction, Inspector. The young lady took me to a cocktail bar on Second Avenue.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29And you had one drink and everything went black.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31You're positively psychic.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35I took no drinks and everything went black and blue.
0:11:35 > 0:11:37- Slugged.- That's a good one.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41The mastermind gets conveniently conked over the head. He doesn't remember.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42I remember the address.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44How about it, Inspector?
0:11:44 > 0:11:48In the interest of fair play, why don't we go to that bar and have a look?
0:11:48 > 0:11:49A snipe hunt if I ever saw one.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- All right, get the squad car. - Why, chief?
0:11:51 > 0:11:56There's too much tread on the tyres and I want to wear some of it off. Do you mind?
0:11:56 > 0:11:58No.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Wait a minute...- What is it?
0:12:28 > 0:12:31How do you do? I'm Mrs Lipton. May I be of assistance?
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Ask her if she can knit herself a cocktail.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- I beg your pardon? - You must excuse us. We were just looking for something.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- How long have you been using these premises?- Three months now, since the start of July.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- You mean there's NEVER been a cocktail bar here?- Good heavens, no!
0:12:46 > 0:12:50The premises were standing empty and we were allowed to use them.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Thanks, lady. His mistake.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54No, you can't use the dash lighter.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57This is an official police car. Beat it!
0:12:57 > 0:13:00OK, then I won't tell you about the nail you got in your left rear tire.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Nail?!
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- Where's the nail? - Down further, down further!
0:13:12 > 0:13:16I could swear this was the place, awning and everything.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18I must have a touch of amnesia.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21See, chief? He's trying to set up an insanity defence already.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- Hey, Grime!- Here I am, chief, looking for a nail.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26A nail?!
0:13:28 > 0:13:29- Look out!- Oh, excuse me.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32It'll take three weeks to get a priority for a new boot!
0:13:32 > 0:13:35Don't you think it's about time to scram?
0:13:35 > 0:13:37It's just a spot of grease.
0:13:37 > 0:13:38Let's go, honey.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43Lawrence, come back here!
0:13:44 > 0:13:45- Get going.- The keys are gone.
0:13:45 > 0:13:51Find 'em quick or I'm putting you on a bicycle beat so far in the country, you'll get orders by air mail!
0:13:51 > 0:13:53Of all the flat-footed, flat-headed...
0:13:55 > 0:13:57Don't anybody say anything.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00All I want from you is silence and mighty little of that.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15Relax, children. This is the last place the police would think of looking for us.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19A criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. Cops know that.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Goldie, I'm not a criminal.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Yeah! That's right!
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Would you mind letting us in on what you're going to do next?
0:14:27 > 0:14:30The only lead we have is the woman who runs this place, a Mrs Lipton.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33She won't be suspicious if you go in and volunteer.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36What I don't go through!
0:14:36 > 0:14:37You're a darling.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42Don't flatter yourself. I'm interested only in the journalistic aspects of the case.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Try and find out who she is and where she lives.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48All we ask are two afternoons a week at your convenience.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50Just fill out this questionnaire. Sit right here.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52< Oh, Mrs Lipton!
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Excuse me.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01Oh, isn't that beautiful? Wherever did you get it?
0:15:01 > 0:15:04Mrs Daniels had it flown in. Her husband knows a senator.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Well, lucky you!
0:15:06 > 0:15:09Oh, that's beautiful!
0:15:09 > 0:15:12BACKGROUND CHATTER
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- Did you get it?- Yes, but...
0:15:31 > 0:15:33I'd like you to meet some of the girls.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36I wasn't really planning on starting today...
0:15:36 > 0:15:41If you're thinking about the children at home, I'll take care of them.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43I'm so proud of you.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46She's the soldier in the family, on account I'm 4-F.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49You stay here as long as you want to
0:15:49 > 0:15:51and I'll do the fighting on the home front.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57You're fortunate. Very few women have such considerate husbands.
0:15:57 > 0:15:58And how I envy them.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00You can bet I fixed her!
0:16:00 > 0:16:04If there's anything I hate worse than a dame, it's a reporter... and she's both!
0:16:04 > 0:16:08It seems the lady lives at the Pinecrest Hotel, Greenridge.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11Greenridge? Why does she come way in here to do her war work?
0:16:11 > 0:16:15If we can answer that, we're on the way to getting the police off our trail.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31That reminds me, I gotta get some cigarettes.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34Some cigarettes, please.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Will you take my luggage to my room? I'll be up later.
0:16:37 > 0:16:38Mmm-hmm!
0:16:38 > 0:16:42I hope you'll find everything satisfactory, Mr Hemingway.
0:16:42 > 0:16:43Mmm-hmm!
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- I've got Genevieve's head upstairs in a trunk.- Yeah?
0:16:47 > 0:16:49What did you do with Mildred?
0:16:49 > 0:16:51I gouged her eyes out.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55Oh, that's too bad. She was such a pretty little thing.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58I just couldn't stand her staring at me all the time.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02WHISTLE
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- What's the matter, Goldie?- Sshhh!
0:17:11 > 0:17:13Looks like Dracula checked in ahead of us.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- My favourite was Pauline. - Oh, I got tired of her.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- Her legs didn't look right so I sawed them off.- You did?
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- Would you mind putting this money in the safe for me?- Sure, Smiley.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27Look!
0:17:32 > 0:17:34Would you gentlemen like to see my puppets?
0:17:34 > 0:17:37Who wants to see a little dog? Woof-woof-woof...
0:17:40 > 0:17:43I still don't trust that guy. He looks the criminal type to me.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45Goldie, you're much too suspicious.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- There's that girl.- What girl?
0:17:52 > 0:17:55Mia Bruger, the one who took me to that cocktail bar.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58Say, where have I seen you before?
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- We'll discuss that later... - Oh no, you don't!
0:18:01 > 0:18:05You wouldn't happen to be the house detective?
0:18:05 > 0:18:07You wouldn't happen to be wanted by the police?
0:18:07 > 0:18:11You want me to learn him some etiquette? I'll clip him in the kisser!
0:18:11 > 0:18:16Goldie, the perfect guest reports any discourtesy to the management and HE loses his job.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20OK. But just the same, I'm keeping my eyes open.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24We ain't gonna get no place with him on our tail.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26He's not gonna be there very long, Goldie.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31I got some money to put in the safe. Smiley's box office r...
0:18:31 > 0:18:33What's the matter, Brannigan?
0:18:33 > 0:18:35I've been robbed.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- What do you want? - Got a hot tip for you.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- What?- You've been robbed. Take a gander at that over there.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47I knew it!
0:18:49 > 0:18:51Give me back that envelope, you crook!
0:18:51 > 0:18:53I don't know what you're talking about.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56I saw you pick my pocket. You're going to the manager's office.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- You're making a mistake.- Yeah?
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- I'm sure you'll find your new suite much more pleasant, Mr Steffen. - Thank you.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05The other one was so dark, it depressed me.
0:19:05 > 0:19:06Forward, Albert.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- Didn't fool me with that phoney accent!- What is it?
0:19:12 > 0:19:14This crook tried to rob me!
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- That's libel and defamation of character. I'll report this to the police.- No, I will.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- Stole Mr Dugan's receipts.- Who are you?- A notorious pickpocket.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25I knew it the minute he checked into the hotel.
0:19:25 > 0:19:26Come on, let's have it.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- Well, what do you want? - Justice, that's all, justice.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34Goldie Locke from headquarters here on vacation. What's the difficulty?
0:19:34 > 0:19:36This man is a thief. Mr Brannigan caught him.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39The situation is quite the opposite.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43This man is pretending the money is stolen so he can make off with it himself.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44I'll fix that. I'll frisk him.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Hey, you're searching the wrong guy...- Quiet!
0:19:48 > 0:19:51Here you are, lady, just as I thought.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52You know who he is? Little Joe!
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- ME?!- Yeah, been working the hotel racket coast to coast for years,
0:19:56 > 0:19:58having the customers take the rap.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- Why, you little...- Mr Brannigan?
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- I think I'll sue this hotel for damages.- Oh, it's all a mistake, I'm sure.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07If this gets into the newspapers, I'll be discharged.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09Please, won't you reconsider?
0:20:10 > 0:20:13I never could refuse a beautiful lady in distress.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Oh, thank you! Brannigan, you're fired!
0:20:16 > 0:20:20If it weren't for the bad publicity, I'd turn you over to the authorities.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24I quit! This isn't a hotel, it's a madhouse!
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- I'm terribly sorry about this, Mr... - Hemingway.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- That's quite all right, Miss... - Gregory. Gwynne Gregory.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36What a pretty name!
0:20:36 > 0:20:38This unfortunately leaves you without a detective.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41I don't know where I can get another one.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42What's the matter with Mr Locke?
0:20:42 > 0:20:47Yeah? ME, a detective?!
0:20:47 > 0:20:49I mean, I'm here on pleasure.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53Can't you combine the two? The pay is good and you'll still enjoy yourself.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55I don't wanna enjoy myself.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57Good, then you're ready to start immediately.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00I feel so much safer with Mr Locke protecting us.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- Some deal!- I hope there's some way I can make up for the trouble you've had.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06That shouldn't be too difficult.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09As soon as I've got my business affairs settled, we'll look into it.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11Well, now...
0:21:11 > 0:21:15Mr Locke, you can start right away. The pay's 35 a week and your room and board.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17I've got a room and I'm not hungry.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- I can stand just so many... - There she is.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- Do you see what I see? - Fascinating type, isn't she?
0:21:30 > 0:21:32Not her - HIM! That character in white.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36It is not safe to talk here about the bonds.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- It appears we've walked into something.- You can say that again!
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- I will call you if I need you. - Yes, sir.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50What was it he said he was gonna do to you when you had him sent up the river?
0:21:50 > 0:21:52Oh yeah - cut your ears off with a dull knife!
0:21:52 > 0:21:55If I remember rightly, it was OUR ears.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01Hello, Rickey Davis.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04The names is Jones, Albert Jones.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07When did they parole you, Mr Jones?
0:22:07 > 0:22:11Very interesting - a male nurse with a two-time loser's degree.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13I'm on the level. Why don't you lay off?
0:22:13 > 0:22:15Oh, Rickey, you're labouring, pressing...
0:22:15 > 0:22:17You're also wanted by the cops.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- You're hotter than a two dollar pistol.- Well informed.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24It makes thing clearer for me now that you're in the picture.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25I told you I was on the up.
0:22:25 > 0:22:30No doubt, but it'd be much more convincing if you didn't pack this gun where it showed.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32That's for Mr Steffen's protection.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- He's a rich refugee and...- You're looking out for his interests.- Sure.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38Somebody's gotta steer 'em.
0:22:38 > 0:22:39How democratic(!)
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- You don't believe me? - No, but keep up the good work.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45By the way, who's that young lady that just left?
0:22:45 > 0:22:47How should I know? Just one of the guests.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Thank you.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51Don't mention it.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57Mia, my dear, imagine stumbling upon you and here of all places!
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- I beg your pardon?- You do not know this gentleman?
0:23:00 > 0:23:03Of course we know we know each other. We've been very close.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06A little vixen - always up to some prank!
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- Maybe I'm intruding?- Only in spots and the mountain air ought to fix that up.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Excuse me.- Excuse me.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30I dislike scenes, don't you?
0:23:33 > 0:23:35Who are you?
0:23:35 > 0:23:39Franzel's friend. Don't you recall my bedroom,
0:23:39 > 0:23:43that extremely temporary 333 Club and the bond robbery?
0:23:45 > 0:23:47As a rule, men use the same old approach.
0:23:47 > 0:23:52- At least yours is unusual. - I'd say yours is even more unusual. Remember?
0:23:52 > 0:23:54I don't know what you're talking about.
0:23:54 > 0:24:00- You have me mixed up with someone else.- You're mixed up with a lot of not very nice people.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- If you don't stop, I'll call the police.- I hardly think you will.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06- I'll keep on asking questions until I get an answer.- Are you?
0:24:06 > 0:24:10Certainly. And don't imagine that you can swim out on me like that
0:24:10 > 0:24:13because I shall get my water wings and come right after you.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30Why are you and your friends trying to frame me?
0:24:34 > 0:24:37Who drove my car away from that bank robbery?
0:24:41 > 0:24:43Next question -
0:24:43 > 0:24:46whatever led you to get mixed up with a rodent like Rickey Davis?
0:25:13 > 0:25:15SHE SCREAMS
0:25:37 > 0:25:40I'll take charge, I'm the house detective.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42This girl's just been killed.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- What, drownded?- Yes, with a bullet.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48I was standing right over there, I didn't hear any shots.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52Goldie, they're still using silencers.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54Hey, boss, let's take it on the lam.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56Not you, Goldie, you're the house detective.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58What did I ever do to deserve this?
0:26:06 > 0:26:10The shot must have been fired from one of the rooms overlooking the pool.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13Has anyone left here in the past 15 minutes?
0:26:13 > 0:26:15No, sir, the show's still going on.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25You search the rooms on this side, I'll start at the further end.
0:26:40 > 0:26:41Ohhhhh!
0:26:41 > 0:26:46And now, my precious Fatima, your dance is over!
0:26:46 > 0:26:48I have already killed three wives.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51YOU shall be the fourth!
0:26:51 > 0:26:56Please, Ahmed, spare me, I beg of you! Spare me!
0:26:56 > 0:26:59Your prayers will avail you nothing!
0:26:59 > 0:27:01You leave her alone!
0:27:01 > 0:27:04- Get out, you'll spoil everything. - You bloodthirsty murderer!
0:27:06 > 0:27:09LAUGHTER
0:27:11 > 0:27:13- CRASH! - Ohhhh!
0:27:17 > 0:27:20APPLAUSE
0:27:23 > 0:27:27Yuk-yuk-yuk! The show will now continue! Yuk-yuk-yuk!
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- Rickey, I'm desperate.- Forget it.
0:27:36 > 0:27:40- Somebody'll find out.- You're in no spot to beef, remember that.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43I'm terribly sorry, I thought you were alone.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45I was just paying some bills for Mr Steffen.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- I usually pay mine at the desk. - It was a misunderstanding over the book-keeping.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52Mine was just a social call. I'll be back later.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54- I'm leaving anyway.- In that case...
0:27:54 > 0:27:57Thanks. I'll tell Mr Steffen what you told me.
0:28:01 > 0:28:03What can I do for you?
0:28:03 > 0:28:06I didn't find you quite so businesslike the last time I was here.
0:28:06 > 0:28:09But then it's a manager's prerogative to change her mind.
0:28:09 > 0:28:12I'm very busy, if you will forgive me.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16Not too busy to learn something about one of your guests, the gentleman who was just here.
0:28:16 > 0:28:21- He has a very interesting background.- I don't pry into my guests' private lives.
0:28:21 > 0:28:22My mistake.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25What an interesting view.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29On a clear day, I imagine you could see the diving board from here.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42You'll have to excuse me. I have an appointment with myself at the bar.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46Oh, by the way, there's a bit of gossip running around the hotel.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49It seems one of the guests has been murdered.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53You'll forgive the intrusion.
0:28:53 > 0:28:57No-one leaves here until after the coroner's inquest! RUSTLING
0:29:00 > 0:29:02- Go see what that is.- Me?
0:29:02 > 0:29:04You're the house detective, ain't ya?
0:29:04 > 0:29:06Yeah, but that ain't in the house.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08Go on.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20Oh, so it's you. What are you pussyfooting around here for?
0:29:20 > 0:29:24- Just looking for clues.- Yeah? Do you ever get a good look at yourself?
0:29:24 > 0:29:26You're the suspiciousest character I ever seen.
0:29:26 > 0:29:29I ought to arrest you for impersonating a human being.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32What do you know about this murder?
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- I can solve the whole thing for you. - You can?- Yes.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38- He did it!- What?!
0:29:38 > 0:29:40Look here, you get back to your puppets.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42All of you get back to your rooms!
0:29:42 > 0:29:44None of you leave the grounds.
0:29:46 > 0:29:49Mind if I join the party?
0:29:49 > 0:29:52- How did you get here?- I knitted myself a plane and flew in.
0:29:52 > 0:29:54- Who are you? - Marcia Brooks, Chronicle.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57- Would you care to make a statement? - Well, sure!
0:29:57 > 0:29:59Tell your paper I'll make an arrest in 24 hours.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03- The fiend that committed this murder will...- ..pay for his crime with his life.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05- Right.- I'll cable it right in.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08Goldie, where's the Falcon? What's he got to do with this?
0:30:08 > 0:30:11Couldn't you go on home and let us alone?
0:30:11 > 0:30:13Where did you get this? In a box of popcorn?
0:30:13 > 0:30:17- I'm the new house detective. - Crime takes a holiday!
0:30:18 > 0:30:20I've got to see you.
0:30:20 > 0:30:21No, that'll be too late.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24I can't help it, it's important.
0:30:24 > 0:30:25Where?
0:30:25 > 0:30:27All right, I'll meet you there in ten minutes.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45I didn't know you were the rugged outdoor type.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48You don't mind if I have a little privacy, do you?
0:30:48 > 0:30:50Not if I can share it with you.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54You shouldn't lose your temper. It doesn't become a beautiful woman.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- Can I quote you on that?- Marcia, this is a pleasant surprise!
0:30:57 > 0:31:01- You mean an invasion!- Forgive me, I don't believe you two have met.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04Miss Gregory, may I present my niece from Wappinger Falls, Marcia Brooks?
0:31:04 > 0:31:07- I'm delighted. - Then you're one up on me.
0:31:07 > 0:31:08May I?
0:31:12 > 0:31:16Oh, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've broken the catch.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- I'll have it repaired.- You needn't bother...- Oh, I insist.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23Miss Brooks is just leaving, she can take it to the jeweller's.
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- Don't look now but your dream girl's pulling a sneak.- I know. So are you.
0:31:27 > 0:31:31- What's she got that I haven't got? - Information about the case.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33Take this and check the fingerprints.
0:31:33 > 0:31:37- She's suspect number one. - How do I know you're not throwing me another curve?
0:31:37 > 0:31:41- Would I even...- Yes, I don't know one good reason why I should trust you.
0:31:41 > 0:31:42I do.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48Now run along and let me know what you find out.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54Action, darling!
0:32:06 > 0:32:08Why are you following me?
0:32:08 > 0:32:11You've picked a very lengthy subject.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14Thousands of books have been written about the matter,
0:32:14 > 0:32:17but I'll attempt to explain it briefly.
0:32:17 > 0:32:20You have a strange and irresistible attraction for me.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23You're a very charming liar, aren't you?
0:32:23 > 0:32:25I'm no match for you, my dear.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29Since you seem to know all about me, what about yourself? Who are you?
0:32:31 > 0:32:33I'm a man who's done many things.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37I've been a soldier, gambler, war correspondent.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39I have no rheumatism, no patience and no money.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42For further information, apply to the police.
0:32:42 > 0:32:43Well, how do you earn a living?
0:32:43 > 0:32:46By engaging in dangerous enterprises.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49I'm not a dangerous enterprise. Why pick on me?
0:32:50 > 0:32:52I, er...
0:32:53 > 0:32:56..found this in your office.
0:32:56 > 0:32:58Why did you conceal it from the police?
0:32:58 > 0:33:01Because you're only the frightened minnow, beautiful.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03I want to catch the shark. You gonna help me?
0:33:04 > 0:33:08I can't. I can't tell you why, but you've got to believe in me.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12I may believe in you, but I certainly won't trust you.
0:33:16 > 0:33:17I have to be getting back.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46Oh!
0:33:46 > 0:33:49It's all my fault.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52- I should have known they'd do something...- I'm all right.
0:33:52 > 0:33:53Oh, thank goodness!
0:33:53 > 0:33:57- What happened?- I've got to get you back to the hotel.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01It's no use. I...I never thought I'd go like this.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03You're going to be all right, you must.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06Everything's so cloudy, I...
0:34:06 > 0:34:08- Don't leave me.- No, I wont.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10I think...
0:34:10 > 0:34:12- Tell me one thing.- Yes.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14Who killed Mia Bruger?
0:34:14 > 0:34:16You faker!
0:34:20 > 0:34:22Would you care to ride the handlebar?
0:34:22 > 0:34:25- I'd rather walk. - Your wish is my command.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36I've been looking all over for you.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- I think I've got an angle. - So have I.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50Note - paint is scratched but the fender remains intact,
0:34:50 > 0:34:53proving it did not come in contact with a heavy object.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55Obviously it hit a bicycle.
0:34:55 > 0:34:56How do you know, Sherlock?
0:34:56 > 0:34:59Elementary, Watson. I was on the bicycle.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03- Oh, I get it - a pure case of knock-off.- Yes.
0:35:03 > 0:35:06Whoever killed Mia apparently wants me out of the way.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09- Wonder who the owner is? - I can get in there, all right.
0:35:09 > 0:35:10That won't be necessary.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13I see you gentlemen are admiring my car.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16Yes, I've always wanted one like these.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- Been out for a ride today? - Last night, but not today.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23We do not use the car so much these days.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- Do you drive? - That is hardly possible.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- Mr Steffen, can I have the keys to the car, please?- Nobody can leave.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32I have to go into town to get Mr Steffen's medicine.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36He's right, we have to abide by the law. It will do tomorrow.
0:35:36 > 0:35:38All right, Albert.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45If I know my crime, that wheelchair is strictly a front.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48Give him a hot foot and he'll outrun Rommel.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50Maybe you're right. Rickey didn't have the keys.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54I think Mr Steffen can stand some investigating.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19If I'm not too personal, what are we looking for?
0:36:19 > 0:36:23Bonds, Goldie. 250,000 worth of them.
0:36:23 > 0:36:26If it was my pop, I'd look in the coffee pot.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29CREAKING
0:36:29 > 0:36:32- Is that us?- I don't think so.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52Mr Dugan, I presume.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- What are you doing here?- Why, we were gonna... He said, er...
0:37:00 > 0:37:03Say, I'm the house detective. I can go into any room I wanna.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06This is highly irregular. I think explanations are in order.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10Well, with everything that's going on, a man's bound to be suspicious.
0:37:10 > 0:37:15- Of what?- You see, I heard voices in here.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18I knew it wasn't Mr Steffen. He don't talk good English.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22Well, I guess I made a mistake. I'll be seeing you, gentlemen.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26Just a moment. You've been around this hotel quite some time, haven't you?
0:37:26 > 0:37:28Most of the summer. You see, I'm retired.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31I was on the stage with my puppets for 30 years.
0:37:31 > 0:37:34Then perhaps you can help me. Who killed that girl?
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- Why don't you ask him? - I got an airtight alibi.
0:37:37 > 0:37:38Everybody has.
0:37:38 > 0:37:42All I know is a lot of people around here are asking to be bumped off.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45- Not me! - What are you suggesting, Mr Dugan?
0:37:45 > 0:37:49When I look at Mr Steffen squandering that money he brought over here from Europe
0:37:49 > 0:37:52and those women down in the lobby flashing those diamonds
0:37:52 > 0:37:58and Miss Gregory managing a hotel in a bathing suit and riding bicycles...
0:37:58 > 0:38:00And nearly getting killed by a station wagon.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03Waste and extravagance, high life and loose living...
0:38:03 > 0:38:05Thrift, that's what they need!
0:38:05 > 0:38:08Hard work and saving money.
0:38:08 > 0:38:12Why, my puppets have got more sense in their head than that whole crowd.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20HE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY
0:38:28 > 0:38:33A pin...they're getting tougher and tougher to get.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37Well, if you don't mind, I'll be leaving.
0:38:37 > 0:38:38We don't mind.
0:38:40 > 0:38:44- We've got to work fast and get out of here.- Let's get out and THEN work fast!
0:38:48 > 0:38:51- PAPERS RUSTLE - Emergency passport...
0:38:54 > 0:38:56..press clippings...
0:38:57 > 0:38:59..guide to New York City...
0:39:01 > 0:39:04..How To Learn English. That ought to interest you, Goldie.
0:39:04 > 0:39:07I don't get it.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- Nothing here yet.- Maybe he's got a secret bottom in his wheelchair.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13Excuse me.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18Have you gentlemen found what you were looking for?
0:39:18 > 0:39:20Frankly, no.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22Stay where you are!
0:39:22 > 0:39:25- You call the police. - Something happen?
0:39:26 > 0:39:30See if you can find the house detective. Try down in the saloon.
0:39:30 > 0:39:33Who do you think's calling? I'm the house detective.
0:39:39 > 0:39:43Oh, I see. Even in America the Gestapo works!
0:39:43 > 0:39:45It's nothing quite so crude, Mr Steffen.
0:39:45 > 0:39:48- I'm always hounded, persecuted... - By whom?
0:39:48 > 0:39:52People want my money. Everywhere I go, I'm followed.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54I don't know where to turn, who to trust.
0:39:54 > 0:39:57Then I suggest you investigate that nurse of yours.
0:39:57 > 0:39:59Albert? He's my very good friend.
0:39:59 > 0:40:02- He has fine references.- He ought to. He writes them himself.
0:40:04 > 0:40:05What are you two doing in my room?
0:40:05 > 0:40:08We figured you was mixed up in this murder.
0:40:08 > 0:40:10Me? You say I'm a murderer?
0:40:10 > 0:40:13Not exactly. In this country, a man is innocent until proven guilty.
0:40:13 > 0:40:16Then...I do not understand.
0:40:16 > 0:40:18Neither do I, but I'm beginning to.
0:40:20 > 0:40:21Pardon the intrusion.
0:40:31 > 0:40:33Good evening, gentlemen.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35It will be if we find the man we're looking for.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37Tom Lawrence, is he here?
0:40:37 > 0:40:39Sorry, there's no such person registered.
0:40:39 > 0:40:41He's probably using a "nom de plum".
0:40:41 > 0:40:43Look, he's tall and he's dark...
0:40:43 > 0:40:45He's upstairs.
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- Who are you?- A friend.
0:40:48 > 0:40:50SHOES SQUEAK
0:40:57 > 0:41:00From the back, he looks like he might be The Falcon.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03Why not turn him around and find out, chief?
0:41:04 > 0:41:07Inspector Donovan, of all people!
0:41:07 > 0:41:12- How did you pick up our trail?- It was simple. The phone rang, I picked up the receiver and there it was.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16- A mysterious call.- We tried to trace it.- But I hung up.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19Why, you broken-down stool pigeon! He's a quisling.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22I saw this picture in the paper and knew he was the Falcon.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26Lawrence, you're under arrest on suspicion of armed robbery AND resisting an officer.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28And murder.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31Yeah, I heard there was a killing up here.
0:41:31 > 0:41:32I knew you'd be mixed up in it.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35On the contrary, the girl killed was Mia Bruger,
0:41:35 > 0:41:38- the one who framed me. - Isn't that a coincidence?
0:41:38 > 0:41:41You use her for an alibi and she gets conveniently bumped off.
0:41:41 > 0:41:44We'll straighten that out at headquarters. Cuff him.
0:41:44 > 0:41:48I'll be glad to oblige, Inspector, but you've overlooked a slight technicality.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51This hotel is out of your jurisdiction.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- Say it ain't true, chief. - We'll settle this right now.
0:41:56 > 0:41:59Hey, clerk, is this hotel outside the city limits?
0:41:59 > 0:42:01Oh yes, sir, you're in Greenridge now.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04"Just over the line from the city's mad clamour,
0:42:04 > 0:42:07"come to Pinecrest and restore youthful glamour."
0:42:07 > 0:42:10In his case, we can't guarantee results.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14Goldie, throw these men out.
0:42:14 > 0:42:15Not me!
0:42:16 > 0:42:18Where's the sheriff?
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- He's probably moose hunting. It's open season.- Come on!
0:42:21 > 0:42:25Inspector, I'd wear a red coat if I were you.
0:42:25 > 0:42:28Ha ha ha ha!
0:42:29 > 0:42:32Marcia, darling! I've missed you. Where have you been?
0:42:32 > 0:42:35Oh, Bermuda, Biarritz, the Riviera...
0:42:35 > 0:42:38- AND the fingerprint department. - Fingerprint department?
0:42:38 > 0:42:40- Yes, we...- Sshhh!
0:42:43 > 0:42:47- You mean you actually found something?- Surprise, surprise!
0:42:47 > 0:42:48The police almost gave up...
0:42:48 > 0:42:51But you had the persistence of a jealous woman.
0:42:51 > 0:42:56We discovered that your dream girl's left thumbprint belongs to a lady called The Duchess.
0:42:56 > 0:42:58- And not royalty?- Underworld royalty.
0:42:58 > 0:43:02Three years in Tehachapi - that's for stolen goods -
0:43:02 > 0:43:07a summer in the Joliet Women's Prison - that's for obtaining money under false pretences -
0:43:07 > 0:43:10the fall season on Welfare Island for erasing numbers from bonds.
0:43:10 > 0:43:12Bonds...
0:43:12 > 0:43:15If I walked in just in time to save you, believe me, I'm sorry!
0:43:15 > 0:43:18Aren't you jumping to conclusions?
0:43:18 > 0:43:21Miss Gregory seems too young and attractive to have a police record.
0:43:21 > 0:43:26- They do wonders with facelifts these days.- Don't look now, Marcia, but your claws are showing.
0:43:26 > 0:43:29What conceit! I'm a news reporter, remember?
0:43:29 > 0:43:31You'll soon have your story. I'm gonna phone Jerry.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34Your houseboy? I'll bite. Why?
0:43:34 > 0:43:36Not too big a bite. I want to use him for bait.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40Sure, boss, I can skip classes tomorrow.
0:43:40 > 0:43:43OK, I got it.
0:43:43 > 0:43:44All the trimmings, eh?
0:43:44 > 0:43:47Boss man want me talkee all the time like thisee?
0:43:47 > 0:43:52Oh, OK. The pidgin English is out.
0:43:52 > 0:43:56You'd better take this, Miss Gregory. It's the Chinese Trade Commission in New York.
0:43:58 > 0:43:59Hello?
0:44:01 > 0:44:02Oh, yes, sir.
0:44:02 > 0:44:07He's here for a rest, travelling incognito. We will call him Mr Wong.
0:44:07 > 0:44:10Nothing too pretentious, just fill the suite with flowers
0:44:10 > 0:44:12and remember, no fuss, everything very quiet.
0:44:19 > 0:44:22I'm sure you'll find everything just as it was ordered.
0:44:22 > 0:44:23Rather!
0:44:23 > 0:44:27- If there's anything else you'd like, Your Excellency... - Please, just Mr Wong.
0:44:27 > 0:44:30- I'm sorry, Mr Wong.- Not at all.
0:44:31 > 0:44:34Jerry certainly knows how to pour it on.
0:44:34 > 0:44:37I think I know where he learned the technique.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- I do hope you'll be comfortable here. - I'm sure I will.
0:44:43 > 0:44:44Please take one.
0:44:45 > 0:44:47Thank you, sir.
0:44:48 > 0:44:51Thank you, sir.
0:44:52 > 0:44:54Oh, thank you, sir.
0:44:55 > 0:44:58Will there be anything else you'd want, Your Excellenc...
0:44:58 > 0:45:00I mean Mr Wong.
0:45:00 > 0:45:05You might send up a magnum of Krug, vintage '28 and a spot of caviar.
0:45:05 > 0:45:07Certainly, Mr Wong, and thank you, Mr Wong.
0:45:18 > 0:45:19- WHISPERS: - How am I doing?
0:45:19 > 0:45:21Dynamite. Keep it up.
0:45:23 > 0:45:24Where is he?
0:45:24 > 0:45:26He's over there playing chess.
0:45:34 > 0:45:36White to play and mate in two moves.
0:45:36 > 0:45:37I can't see it.
0:45:37 > 0:45:40If you move the bishop.
0:45:40 > 0:45:42Of course! How stupid of me!
0:45:42 > 0:45:45Permit me to introduce myself. I'm Mr Wong.
0:45:45 > 0:45:48Yes, I've heard about your arrival. I'm Bruno Steffen.
0:45:48 > 0:45:50I see that you too are a student of the game.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54In a way. I have competed in a few international tournaments.
0:45:54 > 0:45:56Wonderful! Would you do me the honour?
0:45:56 > 0:45:58It's a privilege, sir.
0:46:01 > 0:46:04You are right, Mr Steffen. This is a magnificent country,
0:46:04 > 0:46:08but we foreigners must use great caution, especially in making investments.
0:46:08 > 0:46:12Now you're saying something! They try to sell you Brooklyn Bridge.
0:46:12 > 0:46:14Yes? How much are they asking?
0:46:14 > 0:46:15Check.
0:46:15 > 0:46:19- Will you be needing me, Mr Steffen? - Not now. You may leave us, Albert.
0:46:21 > 0:46:25I'm always afraid I don't know how to safeguard my money,
0:46:25 > 0:46:27but today I made a decision.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31The only wise thing to buy is bonds, good, solid bonds.
0:46:31 > 0:46:33- You mean war bonds?- Yes. - Guard your queen.
0:46:33 > 0:46:36They are definitely the best and it's our duty.
0:46:36 > 0:46:39If more men had your spirit, the war would soon be over.
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- When I go back to New York... - Why wait?
0:46:42 > 0:46:44- You can buy them right here. - Really?- Yes.
0:46:44 > 0:46:47Only this morning, I was speaking to the manager.
0:46:47 > 0:46:50She gave me the idea and I'm going to invest a large sum.
0:46:50 > 0:46:52Hmm, I'll talk to her.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54You're helping a great cause, Mr Wong.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57Your people and mine are fighting a common enemy.
0:46:57 > 0:47:00In my little way, I am happy to do what I can for the effort.
0:47:00 > 0:47:03100,000 is a lot of money, Mr Wong.
0:47:03 > 0:47:06- It might not be much to you...- It's a mere drop in the proverbial bucket.
0:47:06 > 0:47:09But it's a good start.
0:47:09 > 0:47:13- Shall it be cash or cheque?- It really doesn't make much difference.
0:47:13 > 0:47:16It makes a lot of difference to the police.
0:47:16 > 0:47:17DOOR OPENS
0:47:18 > 0:47:20What do you mean, breaking in on me like this?
0:47:20 > 0:47:22Take it easy, Duchess, we got you.
0:47:22 > 0:47:26There's been a mistake, Mr Wong, I'll straighten it out in a moment.
0:47:26 > 0:47:28From where I'm sitting, it'll take years.
0:47:28 > 0:47:31If you're nice to the press, I can soften the blow.
0:47:31 > 0:47:33- Sing, it's the easy way out. - Mind showing us those bonds?
0:47:33 > 0:47:37Bonds? There's no bonds here, they haven't arrived yet.
0:47:37 > 0:47:40Will you please explain yourself?
0:47:40 > 0:47:44It's simple. This cigarette case revealed an interesting history.
0:47:44 > 0:47:46It gave away all your exploits.
0:47:46 > 0:47:48You can't get out of it. Fingerprints don't lie.
0:47:48 > 0:47:51This isn't my cigarette case.
0:47:51 > 0:47:53Ringing for help won't do you any good.
0:47:53 > 0:47:58It's hard to believe anyone so charming could be involved in anything so unpatriotic.
0:47:58 > 0:48:00Pity. I had plans for us.
0:48:00 > 0:48:02Never mind. I'll take care of the romantic angle.
0:48:02 > 0:48:04You rang for me, miss?
0:48:04 > 0:48:06Have you ever seen this case before?
0:48:09 > 0:48:11- On numerous occasions.- Where?
0:48:11 > 0:48:13The lost and found, of course. Is it yours?
0:48:13 > 0:48:18- Is it hers?- No, but sometimes when we admire a mislaid article,
0:48:18 > 0:48:20we use it until the owner comes along.
0:48:20 > 0:48:23But we don't make a habit of it.
0:48:23 > 0:48:26Well, looks like apologies are in order.
0:48:26 > 0:48:28Leave the door open, Mr Argyle.
0:48:28 > 0:48:30Our guests are checking out.
0:48:35 > 0:48:38Between the two of us, beautiful, I still don't trust you.
0:48:38 > 0:48:41Just be sure you don't get burnt when the fireworks start.
0:48:46 > 0:48:49Sorry, boss, I ran up a tough bill.
0:48:49 > 0:48:51- It was a good try, Jerry. - You didn't have to eat caviar!
0:48:51 > 0:48:55I wonder what I would do if I were the great Falcon now.
0:48:57 > 0:49:02Nothing. You'd stand here and look at the lovely surprise that just walked in.
0:49:05 > 0:49:08- Welcome back, Mrs Lipton. - Thank you, Argyle.
0:49:08 > 0:49:11- Has there been any mail? - One moment, I'll see.
0:49:11 > 0:49:13Good evening.
0:49:13 > 0:49:16- I don't believe we've met... - Oh, but we have.
0:49:16 > 0:49:18Don't you remember that cocktail bar?
0:49:18 > 0:49:21I beg your pardon, the volunteer knitters.
0:49:21 > 0:49:23Oh yes, you're the young man who came in...
0:49:23 > 0:49:26Who blundered into the wrong place, if it WAS the wrong place.
0:49:26 > 0:49:29- Not a thing, Mrs Lipton. - Oh well, never mind.
0:49:29 > 0:49:32- May I have my key, please? - Oh, of course.
0:49:34 > 0:49:36Why, that's my case!
0:49:36 > 0:49:39And that settles my case. Very neat job, Duchess.
0:49:39 > 0:49:42- Mr Locke?- Yeah?- Would you mind taking this lady into custody?
0:49:42 > 0:49:45I'd be glad to help you.
0:49:45 > 0:49:47Eggersjayalkinfaykeesappers!
0:49:49 > 0:49:52This time we brought our technicalities with us.
0:49:52 > 0:49:54You won't need them. The whole case is solved.
0:49:54 > 0:49:57This woman is The Duchess, alias Mrs Geraldine Lipton.
0:49:57 > 0:50:01- Alias etc, etc.- You'll find the stolen bonds in that briefcase.
0:50:01 > 0:50:04- The man's out of his mind.- That's putting it mildly. Come on.
0:50:04 > 0:50:07Look, Inspector, I'll do anything you ask me to.
0:50:07 > 0:50:10I'll even hang The Falcon myself to save the state money.
0:50:10 > 0:50:13But do me a favour, will you? Look in that briefcase.
0:50:13 > 0:50:16Well, it's against my better judgement...
0:50:17 > 0:50:18Ohhh!
0:50:20 > 0:50:24I'll get permission to throw the switch when you're condemned.
0:50:24 > 0:50:27Inspector, you must remember this woman. She was in...
0:50:27 > 0:50:30It's no use, Marcia, I'm afraid they've got me this time.
0:50:30 > 0:50:31My apologies, madam.
0:50:31 > 0:50:35- I'm quite ready to sign a full confession.- You got some trick up your sleeve?
0:50:35 > 0:50:38- Don't worry, chief, I'll watch him. - Come on.
0:50:38 > 0:50:41Have you people bought tickets for my show tonight?
0:50:41 > 0:50:44- The proceeds go to charity.- No, we're gonna have a show of our own.
0:50:44 > 0:50:46You'll be sorry!
0:50:46 > 0:50:49I will, will I? Bring them along in your car.
0:50:49 > 0:50:51We're watching The Falcon exclusive.
0:50:51 > 0:50:53I beg your pardon, I'm Mr Wong.
0:50:53 > 0:50:55Give Mr Wong a bong and bring him along.
0:50:58 > 0:51:01Well, maybe I can put on my show in peace.
0:51:05 > 0:51:08Timothy, you couldn't possibly have stumbled in at a worse time.
0:51:08 > 0:51:11Catching Mrs Lipton with the bonds is the only way to clear myself.
0:51:11 > 0:51:14- What's all the build-up? - Just give me 15 minutes...
0:51:14 > 0:51:16He ain't THAT crazy!
0:51:16 > 0:51:19Timothy, you don't actually believe I'm guilty.
0:51:19 > 0:51:22Maybe not, but you know more about this than you've told
0:51:22 > 0:51:25and that's called aiding and abetting a criminal.
0:51:25 > 0:51:27I can't explain now, there's no time.
0:51:27 > 0:51:31For a guy headed for the lock-up, you certainly are in a hurry.
0:51:39 > 0:51:41We must be out of gas.
0:51:41 > 0:51:45I'm surprised at you. The Falcon, resorting to such a petty larceny trick,
0:51:45 > 0:51:49you can't get away with that key routine again. Give 'em here!
0:51:49 > 0:51:50Stop the car!
0:51:54 > 0:51:55Keep your eye on him.
0:51:58 > 0:52:01He'll never find them alone. Why not go and help him?
0:52:01 > 0:52:04- And have pull a getaway?- How can I drive the car without keys?
0:52:10 > 0:52:12How you doing, chief?
0:52:12 > 0:52:16- I thought I told you to watch The Falcon.- How can he get away without any keys?
0:52:16 > 0:52:18ENGINE STARTS
0:52:25 > 0:52:27I still say it can't be done.
0:52:28 > 0:52:31I'd advise you to be reasonable, Miss Gregory.
0:52:31 > 0:52:33We can't afford to have enemies in our business.
0:52:33 > 0:52:36I had a feeling you weren't a real bond representative.
0:52:36 > 0:52:39War bonds? Rickey, I won't stand for this.
0:52:39 > 0:52:43- You'll stand for it and like it. - When they find out who you are, you'll be blamed anyway.
0:52:43 > 0:52:46- You might just as well cut yourself in.- She won't be any trouble.
0:52:46 > 0:52:48You've got a lot to learn about me.
0:52:48 > 0:52:51I know you well enough to be sure you won't get in our way.
0:52:51 > 0:52:53The old man might think it was funny if you didn't show up
0:52:53 > 0:52:57so we're going through with the deal and you're gonna be there.
0:52:57 > 0:52:59I'll be watching outside.
0:53:00 > 0:53:02All right, Miss Gregory.
0:53:03 > 0:53:05We're proud of you, Mr Steffen.
0:53:05 > 0:53:09Proud? You have no idea what a relief this is.
0:53:09 > 0:53:12Idle money is such a curse.
0:53:12 > 0:53:14I hope you'll forgive me for rushing you,
0:53:14 > 0:53:15but I must return to New York.
0:53:15 > 0:53:18I will go down to the hotel safe and get my money now.
0:53:18 > 0:53:21- I'll go with you. - I wish you'd stay here.
0:53:21 > 0:53:23I have lots of things I'd like us to discuss.
0:53:23 > 0:53:25Albert is never here when I need him.
0:53:25 > 0:53:27Would you open the door, Miss Gregory?
0:53:36 > 0:53:39You see how simple it is?
0:53:39 > 0:53:44When we get the money, you can quit your job and take a nice, long vacation.
0:53:44 > 0:53:46How did you get away from the police?
0:53:46 > 0:53:49I'm sure they'll explain that to you when you get to headquarters.
0:53:49 > 0:53:51You've got to get out of here.
0:53:51 > 0:53:54You're not a very gracious hostess.
0:53:54 > 0:53:58- You don't understand...- And I wouldn't tell him if I were you.
0:54:04 > 0:54:08There's really no reason why we should fight each other.
0:54:08 > 0:54:10The profits involved are enough for all of us.
0:54:10 > 0:54:12I'd like to know why you framed me, knocked me out,
0:54:12 > 0:54:16used my car for the getaway in the bond robbery. There must be a reason.
0:54:16 > 0:54:20An excellent reason - you helped send Rickey to prison.
0:54:20 > 0:54:22And you know Rickey, the revengeful sort.
0:54:22 > 0:54:27- Which also explains who drove that station wagon.- We should have come to terms earlier.
0:54:27 > 0:54:29My services come rather high.
0:54:29 > 0:54:32Shall we say 5,000?
0:54:32 > 0:54:35That's a lot of money.
0:54:35 > 0:54:39I think I'm entitled to it for keeping the police on my trail and off yours.
0:54:39 > 0:54:41Now I see what you mean about earning a living.
0:54:41 > 0:54:44I assure you, I never take more than a fair percentage.
0:54:44 > 0:54:48I must admit that I admire your nerve.
0:54:48 > 0:54:51And I must congratulate you, Duchess, on thinking up this bond racket.
0:54:51 > 0:54:55Very clever of you to choose a foreigner like Mr Steffen as the victim.
0:54:55 > 0:54:58Wasn't it? It'll be years before he realises his mistake.
0:54:58 > 0:55:00We were talking about 5,000.
0:55:00 > 0:55:04You'll get the rest when Mr Steffen pays off.
0:55:04 > 0:55:06I'm afraid he won't be paying off.
0:55:06 > 0:55:09I suppose I shall have to be satisfied with this.
0:55:09 > 0:55:11I was going to call the police anyway.
0:55:11 > 0:55:13Rickey!
0:55:14 > 0:55:16GUNSHOT
0:55:16 > 0:55:17Get down!
0:55:30 > 0:55:33You were close to Rickey. You'd better talk and talk fast.
0:55:33 > 0:55:35Perhaps I'd better tell you.
0:55:35 > 0:55:36Rickey and I were married.
0:55:36 > 0:55:39He was an escaped convict and I didn't know it.
0:55:39 > 0:55:43- The police caught him and sent him back.- I can imagine the rest. He blackmailed you.
0:55:43 > 0:55:46If the hotel find out I was married to a convict, they'd let me go.
0:55:46 > 0:55:48That explains all but one thing.
0:55:48 > 0:55:51Why did Rickey kill Mia Bruger?
0:55:51 > 0:55:53Rickey didn't kill her. He told me you did.
0:55:53 > 0:55:56Sorry, Duchess, murder isn't one of my specialties.
0:55:56 > 0:55:59- Then who did?- A third party's trying to end your syndicate.
0:55:59 > 0:56:01Whoever killed Rickey and Mia...
0:56:01 > 0:56:05- You've got to save me!- Think. It must be one of your old enemies.
0:56:05 > 0:56:06I've made plenty of enemies.
0:56:06 > 0:56:09I don't know anybody here at the hotel.
0:56:09 > 0:56:13- I know someone we'd better investigate.- Who is it? You've got to stop them.
0:56:13 > 0:56:17Get back to your room. Lock yourself in, we don't want you to be the next victim.
0:56:36 > 0:56:39Tell me, you seem to know who it is.
0:56:39 > 0:56:40- Well... - SHE GASPS
0:56:44 > 0:56:46Oh, we must be caught between floors.
0:56:46 > 0:56:51- Does this elevator operate on the main power line? - No, it's on a separate switch.
0:56:51 > 0:56:53Then I'm positive who the killer is.
0:56:53 > 0:56:55I suspected him ever since he sent for the police.
0:56:55 > 0:56:56- You mean Mr Steffen?- No.
0:56:56 > 0:57:00It has to be someone who knows the hotel inside out.
0:57:03 > 0:57:04And that leaves only Smiley Dugan.
0:57:04 > 0:57:09The puppeteer? Why, he can't be. He's downstairs putting on his show now.
0:57:09 > 0:57:13That's exactly it. It's a charity show with not one cent of profit going to Smiley.
0:57:13 > 0:57:15There's nothing philanthropic about him.
0:57:15 > 0:57:19He's a miser, picking up bits of string and saving pins.
0:57:19 > 0:57:20It's a contradiction of character.
0:57:20 > 0:57:23Wasn't he putting on his show the day Mia was killed?
0:57:23 > 0:57:26Lesson number one in how to catch a murderer -
0:57:26 > 0:57:27never accept the obvious.
0:57:34 > 0:57:36Give me your hands.
0:57:56 > 0:58:01Fatima, light of my eyes, morning star...
0:58:01 > 0:58:03You see? You were wrong.
0:58:03 > 0:58:04Seems so.
0:58:13 > 0:58:17WHIRRING
0:58:24 > 0:58:27Fatima, my love, favourite of favourites...
0:58:27 > 0:58:30- He's not here!- Dance! DANCE!
0:58:33 > 0:58:35Perfect alibi exploded.
0:58:35 > 0:58:38Fatima dances and he has plenty of time to murder anyone he dislikes.
0:58:38 > 0:58:40He must be a maniac!
0:58:40 > 0:58:43- He'll be coming back.- He's more likely looking for another victim.
0:58:43 > 0:58:45Mrs Lipton!
0:58:55 > 0:58:57BANGING
0:58:59 > 0:59:02THUDS
0:59:26 > 0:59:29TELEPHONE HANDSET LIFTED Operator? Operator?
0:59:30 > 0:59:34MURDER!
0:59:34 > 0:59:38Now I know The Falcon's here. Keep your eye on them.
0:59:42 > 0:59:44RATTLING
1:00:05 > 1:00:08You shouldn't try to run away from me, Duchess.
1:00:10 > 1:00:13- What do you want? - You don't remember me, do you?
1:00:13 > 1:00:18The Great Dugan? San Francisco?
1:00:18 > 1:00:20Five years ago?
1:00:20 > 1:00:24I had nothing to do with that. It was Rickey and Mia.
1:00:24 > 1:00:27They've paid for it, haven't they?
1:00:27 > 1:00:29But you were the clever one,
1:00:29 > 1:00:32pulling the strings like I pull them on my puppets.
1:00:32 > 1:00:33No! No!
1:00:33 > 1:00:37I worked hard for that money that you stole from me.
1:00:37 > 1:00:38I didn't take it!
1:00:41 > 1:00:43A whole lifetime in the show business,
1:00:43 > 1:00:48- one-night stands, five shows a day...- I swear I didn't take it!
1:00:48 > 1:00:49SCREAM
1:00:51 > 1:00:53GUNSHOT
1:01:12 > 1:01:13Sorry, Duchess.
1:01:15 > 1:01:16Falcon, come back here!
1:01:45 > 1:01:47Aaaaaah!
1:01:49 > 1:01:52- These are the bonds, the numbers check.- I knew I'd catch up with this dame.
1:01:52 > 1:01:54Inspector, how did you do it?
1:01:54 > 1:01:58Well, I...just followed you and the rest came easy.
1:01:58 > 1:02:01- Step lively, Duchess. - I'll be seeing you.
1:02:01 > 1:02:02Well, where do we go from here?
1:02:02 > 1:02:05Back to the city for a little rest and quiet.
1:02:05 > 1:02:09Well...that's not a very good recommendation for Pinecrest.
1:02:09 > 1:02:13I'd say Pinecrest has all the recommendation it needs.
1:02:13 > 1:02:15You said we were leaving, "darling".
1:02:15 > 1:02:19- Oh yes. - SCREAM
1:02:21 > 1:02:25SHE SPEAKS SPANISH
1:02:31 > 1:02:32..Falcon.
1:02:32 > 1:02:34I don't think I'm going to like this.
1:02:34 > 1:02:37- Marcia, what's happened to your good neighbour policy?- It lapsed.
1:02:37 > 1:02:39Continue, dear lady.
1:02:39 > 1:02:41SPANISH CONTINUES
1:02:43 > 1:02:46- Not really.- What did she say?
1:02:46 > 1:02:50I don't know, but a strange instinct tells me that she needs help.
1:02:50 > 1:02:52Vamos, senorita.
1:02:52 > 1:02:54Gracias, senor.
1:02:55 > 1:02:56There he goes again!