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Thank you.

Oh, God, do you need a facility? I can offer it, but I'm not giving it away. At

100 ,000 new francs, monsieur, your idea of a gift is an expensive one.

Seems to me we don't have a deal.

Let us not rush things.

We've been sitting here since seven. Monsieur, you say... Either we call the

deal off or we don't visit. You say 100 ,000 francs. Yes. We cannot offer more

than 75 ,000.

See you around.

Wait.

I could, of course, discuss it with my principal.

Sure, you could.

Look, Goddard, we've worked for you before, but nothing ever this big.

One hundred thousand new pranks.

It must be done before the end of the week. We've agreed on that.

All right. One hundred thousand.

You'll be dead by Sunday.

Good evening, Mrs. Dragner.

Who are you? What do you want?

Come right on in.

Sorry, hold on a minute.

Here.

My husband will kill you.

Your husband's in Italy on business.

By the time he comes back, I'll be miles away.

There aren't that many miles. We'll see.

You shouldn't go away so often.

Enjoy yourself. Next time it's on you.

Well, what now?

I want you to take me to the bathroom.

Bathroom? Why?

I want a head start.

What do I do all night? Talk to the John?

You won't stay there long. Your maid comes at seven.

We'll be ready on Thursday, madame.

Hi, Charlie. You want to be?

Yeah. Something very interesting.

What? Yesterday afternoon, I telephoned your apartment, but you hadn't got back

from your trip.

I said to the CEO, I've got to talk to Mr. Wagner urgently. I've got

for Mr. Wagner.

All right, Charlie. Come to the point.

It was three o 'clock yesterday afternoon.

A customer comes in the shop.

Englishman. Doesn't look like a tourist.

He's got a bucket full of tongue.

Doesn't want to sell it. Just wants to know what it's worth.

He's hurt, I don't... interested in jewelry.

Then what?

I looked the stuff over.

It's all good, worth a lot of money. He just wants to know is it genuine.

Well, was it? Well, sure it was genuine.

And not only that, it was yours.

Describe him, Charlie.

Well -built guy, dark, snazzy dresser, thinks life's a big joke. That's a

That's what I thought. I say to myself, you are smiling now, but I bet you don't

smile when Mr. Dragner finds you. You followed him? Sure I followed him. And

here's the interesting part.

You know where he went?

You tell me, Charlie.

Siegel's clip.

The scent? Yeah.

Anything else?

Is that something else?

Thank you, Charlie. I'm beholden to you.

What? Look it up, Charlie. Improve yourself.

But for now, get your clothes. You're coming with me. Yeah.

All of my clothes are unsightly.

All of my hats are a crime.

If dear in you I pick brightly, it's for the very first time

you came along.

I think you're wonderful.

I think you're grand.

But I may be wrong.

Yes.

How's that, David? Fine. Let's try it this evening. Okay. Do you mind if I

drink? No, it's a bit early for me. All right. Well, I'll see you later. All

right. See you.

Hello. Oh, no.

How's it going?

Great up till now. What are you doing here?

Nice seaside holiday. I'm entitled to a holiday, you know. Shops and factories,

that. What'll you have? Something long and cool to help me get my breath back.

citron pressé, please. Citron pressé and a very large cognac. Monsieur, thank

you. How long are you here for?

A couple of weeks. How about you?

What's supposed to be a month?

Fast pay, good contracts, sun signing, charming people.

Very nice place to work in. Sounds too good to be true.

It was.

Look, why can't you leave me alone? I know it'll be very difficult to begin

with, but I will manage somehow.

That's what I intend to do.

What? Leave you alone.

What? You're joking, of course. Oh, I'm not. I'm here for a peaceful holiday.

Serious? About leaving you alone, yes. No, I mean, are you really on holiday?

it so strange? Yes. No, I don't know.

But it's just very funny you happen to pick this place.

Let's call it coincidence.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Well, cheers and goodbye.

Hey, wait a minute.

What hotel are you staying at?

Do you want to set fire to it?

Why do I bother? I've got a beautiful villa 12 miles out of here, a

hot and cold running water, and a private beach.

Private beach? That sounds rather nice. Don't I get indicted for the occasional

sweat? I was under the impression that you... All right, all right.

But you can hardly blame me for being on the defensive now, can you?

And the best defense is attack. We start all over again.

Yes. Good morning, Mr. Siegel.

Good day.

Hi. Hi.

When did you arrive?

Last night, if I'd known you were here, I'd have come in. Do they like you?

They seem to.

And I've got something to tell you.

Oh, go on. I'm listening.

You're too matter -of -fact. It's exciting. I want you to be excited, too.

Consider me excited.

Well, last night, while I was singing, there was someone special in the

audience. There was? Who? A film producer.

That's what he told you. I believed him. He gave me his card.

Yeah, and guess what he wanted? He's every inch a gentleman.

He wants me to do a screen test for his next picture.

Well, good luck.

So now you see why I was worried when I found you here.

And you thought that I'd come in and have it all arranged.

Yeah. Yeah. Well, you can hardly blame me.

I suppose not.

Matter of fact, I do a little business.

Business?

Personal. Personal?

Yes, I'm... I'm thinking of retiring.

You are?

Well, I don't see why not. I'm still young enough to enjoy it. Yes, I suppose

so. It just seems a bit funny, that's all. Where would you go?

Here.

I've made Siegel an offer for this place, or rather I'm going to.

I can see myself, you know, a nightclub owner. And he doesn't know about it yet?

Well, of course not. I'm not going to let him.

Now, this place makes a lot of money, but I don't know how much. Well, how are

you going to find out?

No problem.

Look, perhaps I could help you there.

Oh, how?

Why, I don't know, snoop about a bit. I might even manage to get a look at the

books. Oh, they're much too dodgy. No, no, I should think it would be easy.

You leave it to me.

Well, if you're sure, but I wouldn't like to get you into trouble.

Company. Tell me.

I didn't know.

Go on.

Well, aren't you going to introduce me?

No. I think the gentleman wants you to leave us. He's right.

You'd better go, love.

Surely. Enjoy yourself and be good.

Very nice, too.

Play something.

Something loud.

Forgive me if I'm mistaken, but I think you and I have something in common.

Really? Some jewels.

You're Dratner. How do you do?

How do you do? I met your wife.

Yes, she told me. Ah, let's hope we all get on very well. Oh, I'm sure we will.

The jury?

Yeah, they've been an awful worry to me. I went fishing yesterday afternoon. I

nearly dropped them over the side.

Terrible thing of all those black opals that ended up in a cod's belly.

Yes, wouldn't it?

Hey, have a cigarette.

No, thank you.

What's this?

Details of a safe deposit. They're all inside. Safe and sound.

A joker. Yeah, it has one virtue. Happens to be true.

You know, I believe you.

Do you, uh...

Mind coming with us?

Certainly not, no.

Are we ready?

After you.

I forgot to bring up my drink. Have it on the house.

Thank you.

Coming.

See you after the shadow night, kid.

Yeah.

Hey, Dave, do you know who they are? I should know.

Hey, something's been done to this.

It has? The necklace?

Oh, yeah.

I had it cleaned and re -strung.

What for?

I was told they were all gummed up with powder. It seemed an awful waste. Why

steal them in the first place? To see if they were genuine.

You'd think my wife would wear artificial jewelry. When I join a firm,

know it's in a healthy state.

Now, wait a minute.

Who's joining who? I'm joining you.

He's as mad as a cut snake.

Now, look at it this way.

A few days ago, you didn't know I existed. So where's the improvement?

You need me. Like the plague.

Now, wait a minute, Siegel. Let him go ahead.

Maybe he's got something. Not for me.

Siegel.

You know, I have an idea you're trying to impress us.

What's your name?

Steve. I'm sorry, Mr. Steed, but we've got a full team at the moment. Oh,

too bad.

Where are you living?

The Minimar.

Good. Maybe I'll call on you.

I look forward to it.

Or maybe I will.

Mr. Steed.

Oh.

Were you in there long?

Too long.

Ask around. Find out what you can about him. He's got a certain style.

He might prove useful. Yeah, but he's useful as an old brown dog howling 14

miles off in the bush.

The barman, monsieur.

Well, it's certainly not scotch whiskey. Merci, monsieur. Miss say scotch

whiskey. It's nothing. Why has he got bubbles in his head and asked for soda?

You did not get soda, monsieur. Yesterday you told me it is dangerous to

tap water, so today I bring you mineral water. Well, how much is it? Two francs

a bottle, monsieur.

Young man, only your nation could get away with bottling river water, sending

to the south of France and selling it for three shillings a bottle. It is not

fault, monsieur.

Aye.

Is the sand occupied?

If so, it'd only cost 13 francs to lie on it. 19 and 6.

Here, bring another large whiskey.

And water.

I wouldn't worry too much. You're on expenses.

How's it going?

Not bad. Contact's been made. They're checking my credentials.

What are my credentials?

There's my front looking.

Medium rear.

Yes, well, the information on you is you're exactly the same as Dragner was

years ago, and you operate the same games as he did. And what were they? A

little theft.

Confidence tricks and being very nice to rich old ladies.

Oh, thank you. More recently, the story is you were the one who got away with

that emerald job in Nice last year. That's better. What cooperation from the

French? There's as much concern about it as we are.

Now, we know that Siegel did that political killing in Italy last week. We

prove anything.

This is a group of businessmen whose profession is murder.

They meet a client, arrange the fee, kill the victim.

If he's not spotted, there's no connection. We must get the whole group.

Only, uh, it's a bit tricky politically.

Exactly. Well, some of them want to make a looter independent.

Others want to keep a looter friend. Of course, Dragner couldn't care less as

long as he gets paid.

How do you get on with him, by the way?

Quite well. I'm rather like him.

Yes, you would.

Don't underestimate him, Steve. Oh, I've got a healthy respect for him. Yes,

well, let me know if you want any help. I do.

I want Benadio, the fence, picked up.

Yeah? Well, I don't see that can be arranged. Why?

We'll create a vacancy in Dragner's group. Which you will fill.

That's it. Now, they're planning, obviously.

A new political clearing. I'm going to join up, see how they work, where it's

operated, and then you can come in and catch the lot of us, eh? Very well,

Steve.

Anything else?

Yes. I wonder if you'll be good enough to put some oil on my back.

Law is a fine profession, though. More of a calling, I suppose. It's just a

profession. Interesting work.

You think you'll get him out? I expect so.

Still, you know, you're not really supposed to see him. Well, he is allowed

see his lawyer. It's a human right, isn't it?

You said ten thousand things. Five now, five later. I want to make sure I get

out. We wouldn't think of locking up a lawyer. This way, I'm sure, aren't I?

All right.

Ten minutes.

No more.

A lawyer to see you, Charlie.

Morning, Mr. Bonaccio. Just brought you a few cigarettes.

Lawyer? What does he mean?

Take it easy. You'd better tell me what happened.

They picked me up. They brought me in. They found some stuff in the shop. Whose

fault was that?

The gendarmes haven't touched me in three years. Sounds as if you're being

overconfident, Charlie.

Dragner wouldn't let me down, would he?

Nah, he wouldn't dare.

I know too much. He hasn't forgotten you.

How's he going to get me out of here? It's as easy as pie. Come over to the

window. I'll show you.

See the square out there? The bell puts tobacco next door to the pharmacy?

Yeah. Now, if I pass the letter tonight, I should be out there in a panel truck.

As soon as the square's quiet... I'll pack up to the window, fix a chain

the bars.

Hi. This time, I was invited.

I know.

Thanks. I'll put them in the bathtub.

Sit down.

Thank you.

Jack's not back yet. We can keep ourselves amused.

Come. Yes.

Thank you.

Tell me about yourself, Mr. Stevens. There's nothing much to tell.

What about the police record?

Oh, that, yes. Yeah, Jackson making inquiries.

What did you do?

You can tell me.

I don't shock easily.

I can believe it.

You were telling me about your police record. No, you were telling me about

Why so shy? Retiring nature.

What does that mean? It means I want to live long enough to retire.

If you made a pass at me, you don't think you would?

I wouldn't have to tell, Jack.

Wouldn't you?

But you like him too much, don't you? Let's say I have a healthy respect for

him.

You have a respect for me?

Enormous respect.

Thank you.

But then, we're all very respectable people, aren't we?

Including that little singing friend of yours. What little singing friend?

Oh, you know, the one appearing twice nightly at the center. Venus Smith?

She's got a good voice.

Good everything.

Does that worry you?

Does it matter?

There's a 40 -foot placard around you and it's got a very plain notice. Keep

the grass, widow.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

You didn't. I was very well entertained, thank you.

Either he doesn't like me or he really does want the job.

Which is it, Steve? I want the job.

Good.

Sweetheart, could you find something to do?

No trouble at all.

I'll knit.

That's a very nice place you've got here.

We like it.

It's a splendid view and a wonderful harbour.

Great lines.

The bikinis?

The bows.

Steve, we've lost one of our men.

How? Police picked him up. What for?

Usual reasons. He got careless.

Oh, well, I thought your men were usually pretty bright. Who was it?

Charlie Benagio. The fence?

Yeah.

Somebody must have tipped off the police.

Well, you still want the job, Steve?

Well, I'm not so sure now.

What kind of an answer is that? Well, it's just cautious. Look, I admired you.

You had it down to a fine art.

And? Oh, Benagio. How do I know the same thing's not going to happen again?

To me.

You don't.

In or out, Steve?

In.

Good.

I've been hearing some very nice things about you.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

How much did you make off that emerald hoist?

Let's change the subject now. What about the nudge, Joe? Any chance you'll talk?

No chance at all.

Supper time, Charlie.

You've gone for this Bonagio suicide story. Look.

Siegel knows his business. There was even a note. Why's Steed taking so long?

Sit down, will you? You're making me nervous. Well, I don't get it. Why do

want to take him on? And how can you trust him to go meet Goddard?

Steed's all right. Yeah.

Does he know who Goddard is?

All he knows about Goddard is that he's arriving on the 430 plane and he's to

bring him here. Jack, we're getting in too far with Goddard. He's an important

customer. That's just it. All his jobs are front page, like that Italian one.

Too much publicity.

So what do you want?

I want to quit for a while.

What do you think, Sigel?

I'm not quite to make decisions.

Okay, darling.

I've always listened to you.

We quit. Just like that, we quit?

Sure.

I've known you for 12 years and you still surprise me.

What about Steve and Goddard? Oh, tell him to jump in the ocean.

And take his quarter of a million dollars with him.

Four of a million?

Goddard's fine. Not much.

It's a lot of money, Jack. It was a lot of money.

It's too good to turn down, isn't it?

Oh, you were showboating, sweet -talking me along.

And I believed you. I meant it. We quit.

After this one.

We're not company.

We are going to do this one, AJ.

Maybe. Tony.

So we meet again, Monsieur Goddard.

Monsieur Dagnon, Madame Dagnon.

Good evening.

When do you return to Paris?

Tonight. Is Steve Stein?

Yes. Mr. Steve Stein.

What's this about?

Is the money all right?

I have discussed it with my principal, and under the circumstances, they are in

agreement on the sum involved.

Better fill in the new boy, huh?

That's Nico Covan. Well, it ain't that chilly.

Nicole Covin, the uncrowned queen of France.

Sex symbol and one of the cinema's biggest box office stars.

She starts to film in the studios here tomorrow.

But why kill a pretty little film star? What's the point? Every profession has

its ethics. It's got a behavior.

In our business, Steve, we don't ask questions, as you well know.

I would be happy to tell you why.

I'd rather you didn't. I would prefer it.

If I were going to kill one of the world's most famous women for money, I

I would like to know the reason.

You are certainly aware of the popular belief in this country that the Aluda

coast is more French than France herself.

The 14th Department.

My principals are most anxious that the Aluda coast should not gain

independence.

Nicole Covin was born there and has recently donated, with considerable

publicity, a million francs towards the university in Aluda.

And, most unwisely, she has put her name to an article in favor of independence

in a national magazine.

I read the article. At least I looked at the pictures.

She's been killed for that.

That is correct.

She has given publicity to her cause.

Her death will give the publicity to ours.

Now, she will be arriving at the film studios at 3 o 'clock tomorrow.

Good.

You will find this contains 50 % of the summer greed in $1 ,000 bills.

Thank you. And now, if you will excuse me.

Certainly.

Stegall, would you show Monsieur Goddard out, sir? No, that will not be

necessary. I'm driving wherever he wants to go.

How much is this job worth?

A quarter of a million dollars.

That's a lot of money. It's an expensive service.

Ah. How are you going to do it? I'm not.

You are.

Where's the fire?

You're always in a hurry. I am, yes. Busy little way, aren't you? Why don't

stand and have a drink?

All right, I will. All right, what's your debate?

Pineapple, please.

Pineapple, all right.

What happened to you last night? I thought you were going to stick around.

Oh, I'm sorry about that. Something came up.

Oh, that's a pity.

I thought we might have had a little chat.

What about?

I don't know, this and that.

I hardly know you, do I?

Do you like running a nightclub?

Oh, it's a living.

Very useful down here to run a club, anyway. It's only a sort of part -time

thing.

I've got my finger in all sorts of other pies, you know.

I've had. Oh, deals. I've got all sorts of big deals cooked up. I might even

quit the club altogether.

You mean yourself?

Yeah. How much for?

Don't tell me you want to buy it.

No, not me.

But I've got a friend who might.

Seriously? Yeah, seriously.

Well, why don't you bring him down here one night? I could show him over the

place. Come to think of it, you don't see much of it, have you? Come into the

office. Oh, well, look, I must go. You see, I've got a date. Oh, that's a pity.

Well, after the show tonight, then. Yes, yes, after the show. All right.

These blossoms will fade yours never will ring me George.

Ah He still knows what it's about. Doesn't he?

What a remarkable man Hey, do you think this blossoms which is corny?

After 26 years in the business you still expect me to know if the thing is corny

Jack Jack Jack Jack No, oh, he's very

helpful, isn't he?

Listen

Anna Marie hopes that I'm better. Oh, she knows very well I have never been

And did you see her last thing? Oh, Nico, be nice to them going up. You will

meet them all coming down.

Oh, you have an appointment, remember?

No, who is?

The gentleman who wants to show you the new script.

Who's that?

All that studio and Mr... Ah, Mr. McCarran. What's he like?

Oh, I did not ask you. Why not?

Hello?

Yes, this is Miss Cavan's phone.

Oh, it's him. Ask him what he looks like. Oh, Nico.

Oh, all right. Send him up, then.

You know, tell him to come up, please.

Thank you.

What am I going to wear? Oh, do not worry.

Everything is ready.

I hope you've got an open car.

It's much too hot to be shut up inside.

Well, if he has not, then you can take yours.

Oh, no. Men are very touchy about that sort of thing. It is a slur on their

masculinity. Keep still.

Oh, hurry up.

I will if you will keep still.

There.

That's fine. Shall I wait for you?

No, you go and have some lunch.

All right. Can I bring something for you? Oh, you know very well it's my no

lunch day today.

Oh, I forgot.

Of course.

Come in.

Mademoiselle Covan.

My name is McGrath, Homeric Studios.

May I offer you these flowers?

How lovely.

Daffodils.

Roses.

Oh, I'm so sorry, but they all look the same to me.

Oh, really? Yes.

Well, I never... Mademoiselle Covan.

We have the happiest memories of you at Homeric.

And I have taken the liberty of coming down myself personally.

With your new script.

Very kind of you. Thank you very much. Not at all. I hope you enjoy it. I hope

so, too.

There's something else.

Yes? My car is parked outside.

Yes?

There's a man behind it in another car watching my car.

Well, perhaps he's a policeman.

I'm afraid not.

He's there to make certain that I kill you.

What on earth are you talking about? Now, look, you've got to trust me.

Did you recently publish an article on the Eluda Coast?

Yes, I did.

And did you receive threatening letters as a result of it?

Well, I got many letters and phone calls.

One of those letters was serious.

Have you got a car?

Yes. Where is it?

Downstairs in the studio garage.

Right, let's go. Come on. Now, look, just a minute. Now, you look.

I'm going to take you to a safe hiding place.

You're in great danger.

Now, we're going now, and I'll tell you all the details in the car.

All right?

All right.

I was going to kill you. I'd do it now.

There'd be nothing you could do to stop me, would there?

Let's get your car. Come on.

An attempt will be made today to recover the car, the last in the succession of

fast Italian sports cars, which played an important and tragic part in Miss

Covan's sensational career.

The only unexplained element in this sad story is the report by Miss Covan's

personal assistant, Miss Charlie Bonnet, that the last visitor to the dressing

room was a Mr. McGrath.

representing the Homeric Studios.

Yesterday evening, the head of Homeric Studios denied all knowledge of Mr.

McGrath.

Well, if that's not a point, it wasn't me dropping in with the morning papers.

They're even reading about it in London. That was the best yet. Well, I don't

like it. It's too messy. No body, no proof.

Well, it could be better than whipping her off of a cliff.

By noon, you won't be able to get on the corniche for people doing the same

thing.

You have a bite a minute.

What if Coddard won't pay?

Why wouldn't he pay?

If he doesn't, I'll shake it out of him. Or you will. Well, as far as you know

what you're doing, I'd better open up the club.

Morning.

Very clever, Steve.

Very clever.

Well, thank you very much.

What's eating him?

He decided to follow you, didn't trust you to do the job, and you lost him.

I thought there was someone on my tail, so I lost him.

It wasn't very that difficult.

Hi. Morning. Just been hearing about you.

Coffee?

Please. Black or white? Black, please.

Sugar?

No, thank you.

What was she like?

Young.

Lively. Pretty.

Tragic. Tomorrow, leave politics alone. Stick to being a sex symbol.

Whatever that is.

Now that that's over, why, if we can afford to sit back and relax a little.

Oh, you haven't given us the details yet, Steve.

Oh.

To Nicole, the greatest, Pierre.

Oh, he directed her first film, Pierre Ginzburg.

Broken.

That was a tight fit.

Night. Night.

You were sensational tonight, V. Absolutely sensational.

What do you make of this accident?

What accident?

Nicole Coburn.

Oh, that, yes. Very sad.

It's very suspicious. I saw it just before it happened.

Saw who?

Nicole Coburn. Where'd you see her?

She was leaving the studios yesterday afternoon with a friend of mine. Friend

friend? John Steed. You've met him down here in the club.

Oh, yes, Steed. Well, if I were you, I wouldn't worry any more about a fellow

like Steed when I'm on that...

All right, wrap it up, will you?

Hello, Cecile. Let me speak to Jack.

Jack, the stage slipped up.

Yeah, somebody saw him leaving the studio with Nicole Coburn.

Well, this little singer of mine here, Venus Smith.

Yeah, we'll have to get rid of her.

Arrow Street?

Yeah, I thought they'd be warming up this afternoon.

Come on in.

Come over and meet the boy.

Pardon me, Father.

I wanted to meet a man from the Harbour Control Office.

He's a way out modern jazz fan.

I'm very pleased to meet you, Monsieur. Mr.

Fivergarner and Brubeck. Would you like a drink?

I'm most grateful.

A beer? A beer, yes. A beer, right.

Play that Brubeck around for me. Oh, no, please.

I'm sure you have something of your own, Monsieur.

You should not encourage copious, Monsieur. Musicians are artists. They

Besides, with my salary, I cannot usually afford to listen to good jazz in

places like this. They keep the pretty on the pipe, do they?

Please.

They're very impressive.

The piano is introspective, reminiscent of Bill Evans when he was playing with

Miles Davis.

How have you, Mr. Kegel, to have a life such as this? A bit more colorful than

working down at the harbor, eh? Well, we have our moments, monsieur.

Like this Nicole Cobham business?

Ah, yes.

Reporters all over the place.

Well, that can't help you much, can it? I hear the car was salvaged today.

That's right. Any sign of her in it?

Any sign of Nicole Covan in it? It was an open car, monsieur. Washed out to

probably. Is that official or a guess? Well, an official guess.

She was the aide since I came here. There was a German tourist in 57.

He's a fine pianist.

It's pretty deep there off the Corniche, isn't it? 42 fathoms.

Well, not much chance of them finding her then. They're still looking, huh?

Got many divers down there?

Huh? How many divers they got down there? Oh, two officially.

And half the Riviera looking for kicks.

Well, let's hope they find her. Yes, let us hope so indeed.

You don't sound too sure.

Well, frankly, monsieur, I think this is all a hoax.

Publicity. I don't believe she was in the car at all. There is no current, no

tide to speak of.

Anyone who has gone into the sea off the Corniche has been washed up within 24

hours. Personally, I think it is a fake.

Yeah, I'm beginning to agree with you.

I'm disappointed, Steve.

Really disappointed.

Oh, why?

You don't know?

No. Already forgotten the nickel core, aren't you? Of course not.

You said no witnesses, no suspicions. Yeah. It wasn't true.

I don't know what you're talking about. Don't you?

Your little songbird.

Venus? Yeah. She saw you at the studio.

What? Saw you leaving with Nicky Covan. That's impossible. She told Siegel she

saw you.

Can you fix me an alibi?

How can I?

What are we going to do? We've got a choice.

Either we lose her or you.

Which is it to be, Steve?

Good morning, studio security. Just checking to see you're not being

any way.

Oh, no, Mr. Everyone has been most understanding. Well, can we help you

your baggage, anything like that? Oh, no, thank you. Some of the studio are

coming to collect, and these I am sending to Nicky's mother.

Oh, yes, of course, her mother. She lives near Fraser's, doesn't she?

No, in the north.

The north?

Yes.

Well, it's all been a shock and affair, hasn't it? You're quite sure there's

nothing we can do for you? Oh, no, thank you, Mr. Well, if you think of

anything, all you've got to do is...

Pick up the telephone.

Thank you, monsieur. I will remember. Another call.

Hello?

Get me a call to Aix -en -Provence, please.

It is 819.

Thank you.

Oh, you won't be needing this anymore.

I've been out on the beach. Yeah, well, you get more than a tan if you stay

around here.

Directly after show, get to the airport, get straight back to London.

Why? Don't argue. Look, I'm not leaving. I haven't been paid. I'll see to that.

Now, do as you're told. By the way, what were you doing at the studio?

Change the subject quickly. Hello, hello, hello.

I thought I'd find you here. Venus, man, introduce Jack and Cecile Dragner. Yes,

we almost met. That's right, so we did. Hello.

Hello.

I'm looking forward to hearing you, Miss Smith. I've heard so much about you.

Really? Excuse me.

She's great. Come on, sit down.

You're pushing your luck, Steve.

I've been looking for her all day. I'm taking her out after the show. Let's

it's not too late.

Where's Siegel?

I haven't seen him. He's a scarce character.

They still haven't found Nicole Cobain's body.

They won't.

You seem pretty sure.

I am.

Oh,

I want a scarf.

In the Pacific.

And everything about it is terrific.

I got the sun to tan me, palms to fan me, and an occasional

man.

I love my island. It's very lazy.

If I should ever leave it, I'd be crazy. I got the highest beaches, sandy

beaches, and an occasional man.

was made for pleasure, and in the cool of the evening it's a treasure.

But when the hour grows later, what is greater than an occasional man?

Now this island is such a beauty, you may forget to keep all the beauty, but

gives a slip to your ship.

Didn't I tell you photography was a hobby of mine? No.

I thought I'd told Mr.

Steve, surely.

No, not a feeling of kindness.

Too right I'm kind of. Let's hope it's worth the build -up. Oh, it will be.

just come back from Aix -en -Provence.

Beautiful little city, isn't it, Steve?

I managed to get one or two very good pictures.

Go home and pack.

Everything? Everything.

And get back here fast. We're going to need the car.

Not tonight.

She'll be all right. Want me to clear the place? It'll be easier.

Leave it to me.

a sudden death.

You will after tonight.

What are you, the police?

Private enterprise.

Well, why pick on me?

Don't be so modest.

You caused me a lot of trouble, Steve.

Apparently not enough.

Excuse me, Monsieur Lecomte, but your wife has just telephoned.

You didn't tell her? Oh, no, no, no. Of course not, Monsieur Lecomte. We are

always there.

Thank you very much.

Come on.

Well, you just pushed your car to the side of the road.

All right.

Have any difficulty persuading the lady to play along with your little scheme?

Not very much. No, you wouldn't. You're the persuasive type.

I ought to know.

Benagio. Did you shop him, too, of course?

Of course.

Pardon me, monsieur.

Please don't be alarmed, but I have reason to believe we're about to be

by the police. I think it might be a good idea if you left as quickly as you

can.

All right, boys, wrap it up.

It's only two of them. Knock it off, that's all. You mean wrap it up. Not

darling. But it's so early. Come on over to the table. I just wanted a few words

with you. I wanted to make sure that we didn't lose the other half of the act.

She knows nothing about this. You can hold your breath. What's going on?

I think this calls for some wine. What do you say?

Champagne. You'll be lucky.

Why not?

All right, George.

Get up there and see if I'm not interrupted, will you?

How about F -11?

That's a good exposure.

Well, this must make your... How many farewell parties have you had, AJ?

This is the last one. I'm closing up shop.

That's the most terrible waste. It's a great talent lost to the... Hey, tell

Venus just how many people you've chilled in your time. A couple of dozen.

till now.

Oh, don't be so modest. Must be near a 30. 25, 30. I'd have to check the

account.

Drink up, love.

I'm afraid it'll have to be the carnage, Mr. Steed.

And you seem attached to it.

Well, we're going to need the car for that. And she's taking her time, isn't

she?

Why'd you let the van go? Little Venus and I could have had a little twisting

session. Well, she could always sing for you. That's a great idea.

Would you mind?

There has to be something I can say.

Anything you like, then.

Sure, why not? Wait a minute. Jack is up to something.

What can he do? Let her sing.

Hold it, Steed.

And you'll get breakfast songbirds always eat If their song is sweet

to hear Sing for your luncheon and you'll get dinner Dine with

wine of choice If romance is in your voice I

heard from a wise canary Trilling makes a fellow

and you will get breakfast songbirds are not

About what?

Throw your gun out. That's a laugh.

Everybody would have heard that, you know. This place is like Brighton on a

Sunday.

I can afford to wait for the police. I don't think you can.

How do I know you won't shoot when I shove my head up? Oh, you don't. I

you once, Steed, and that was once too many. You just have to trust me again.

All right.

Coming out.

Now come out yourself.

Slowly.

Jack!

Jack!

So sorry for the delay on your film, but it's vital I keep you under protection

so Goddard and all these others are safely locked up.

When will that be? Oh, two or three days, perhaps.

It might be safer if we moved a little further down the coast.

Oh, well, where were you thinking of going?

Well, on tea, perhaps.

You know the Bonneau Beige? It's four stars.

Oh.

All right.

Yes, well, the sooner we get out of here, the better.

Oh, look, there's Monsieur Martin.

Yes. Come on, my dear.

110, still batting.

Oh,

the

weather's lovely, that. Are you comfortable like

that, love?

I've been thrown out of my hotel.

Oh, dear. Hey, change into a bathing suit.

Very funny. It's packed.

I can't pay my hotel bill and I've lost my ticket back to London. Oh, don't talk

about London in this beautiful weather.

Why don't you have any money?

Because you shot my boss.

Oh, yeah.

Going a bit far, wasn't it? Just to buy a club?

By that place, got a terrible reputation.