All language subtitles for The Avengers s05e04 The See-Through Man

As I've demonstrated, Mrs. Steele, our
mysterious intruder must have come in

through the front gate.

Crossed the entrance door. Passed three
checkpoints. Came down the security

lift. Crossed the main hall.

The typing booth.

Passed a dozen clerks.

Ah, don't forget the four secretaries,
Steve.

Indeed not.

No other way in, no other way out.

No one saw him enter, no one saw him
leave. A veritable Houdini.

Wilton was found here, badly concussed.
He may be out for weeks. There's nothing

gone? Not so much as a piece of red
tape.

This drawer that was found open. It's
the one at the end.

It's empty.

Oh. Except for this.

Ernest Quilby, submission 144.

File transferred to special section.

Shut the door.

Who's there?

Who's there? Do you hear me?

Answer me.

Steve, did you see him? Who?

Someone broke in.

You must have seen him. No one passed
us.

I tell you there was someone here. I
heard him.

He opened the cupboard.

There, you see?

I didn't imagine it.

There's a file missing.

144.

That's Quilby's file.

His drawer was open at the records
office.

Quilby's file?

You know him? The man's a crank.

He's sent us an invention a week for the
past 20 years.

All of them rejected with equal
regularity.

What was in file 144?

I couldn't tell you. It was before my
time.

My predecessor, Lord Daviot, he'd know.

He's retired now. You could try him. If
he's no good, try Quilby.

Would you care to take me, Lord?

And I'll take Quilby.

You have your orders, Ulrich. Proceed
with...

Mr. Quilby?

Mr. Quilby?

I'm John Thede. Oh.

Was I expecting you?

No. Oh.

Surprise.

For both of us.

This is my assistant, uh... Ackroyd.
Ackroyd.

You a member of the B .A.? The B, uh...
British Alchemist. Oh, no, no. The M .O

.D. Ah.

M? Ministry of Defence.

Oh, you couldn't have timed it better.
My new explosive.

Ideal for saboteurs. You just sprinkle
it on the target. No fuse, no matches.

Just wait for the rain and then... Boom!

What happens if there's a drought?

Ah... That's a good point.

No, actually, it was one of your earlier
submissions.

That made a very deep impression.

Marvellous idea.

No, it was your submission 144.

The file was mislaid.

Trust the minister.

No sense of order.

114, you say? 144.

Oh, yes, we couldn't forget that.

Indeed not. It's my formula.

Formula? What kind of formula?

You take a teaspoonful at night and you
wake up invisible.

Invisible.

Invisible. I made it quite clear when I
sent it to Lord Daviot.

Ah, Mr Quilby. Mr Quilby.

Well done, boy. The ministry's letter.

Back to work.

Your formula has been carefully
considered, but we doubt its

are returning it forthwith, yours
faithfully, Daviot.

Idiots, of course it worked. You tried
it? No, it was too risky.

Cells might disintegrate.

I was hoping that the Ministry would
find a volunteer.

It's a simple principle.

You see an object because it reflects
light. Now, my formula absorbs light. No

reflection, you can't see it. Where is
the formula?

Sold. Sold?

Eastern Drug Corporation.

Eastern Drug Corporation? A director
turned up, a charming woman. She'd read

paper.

Transparency of man, June issue,
alchemist. She was most impressed.

You kept a copy of the formula? Oh,
naturally.

But whilst working on a nuclear device,
slight mishap.

Boom!

Formula included. I'm afraid so. I
thought so.

Still, they paid me most handsomely for
it. How much?

A hundred thousand.

As you anticipated, Major, Tito's been
with Quilby.

Good. Return to the embassy.

Lord Daviat's dead?

He was pushing down the lilies. I found
him in the ornamental pond.

Murdered? Good guess.

Well, it could have been natural causes.

Are they ever?

Daviat was killed because he knew about
Quilby's invisible formula.

Invisible? Well, that's the substance of
it. You take a teaspoonful of bedtime,

when you wake up, all your problems have
vanished. And so have you.

You may scoff, but some people...

Take it seriously.

The Eastern Drug Company paid 100 ,000
for that formula.

The Eastern Drug Company?

And we know you know who lies behind
that pseudonym. Ambassador Brodney and

crew.

Now, just at this moment, we've got some
very important guests at the embassy.

Major Vadin and his beautiful wife,
Elena.

Both top spies.

I suppose they're being watched.

She is.

But he hasn't been seen since he
arrived.

Perhaps he sampled some of Quilby's
formula.

How dare you?

Comrade Elenia.

Ambassador, what are you doing in here?

Comrade, I must speak with your husband.

Can't you see he's taking a shower?

But I have important matter to discuss
with him.

Discuss it? Yes, well, you see, I was
checking the embassy account.

There's been withdrawal of a quote of a
million.

Yes. You see, here is the check.

Your husband's signature, Major
Alexander Vazhin.

So? Yes, well, you see, the tourist
allowance is 12 units per day. Now,

been here one week.

That's 712.

That's 3721.

Read it.

The withdrawal was made on the orders of
the Supreme Central Committee.

Read the signature.

By him?

By him himself?

You're suggesting it's a forgery?

Oh, no. No, no, comrade. Please, put it
away.

But, comrade, a quarter of a million. A
small price to pay for what the Major

has acquired.

Oh, the new Western coding device?

No. Wait, wait, wait. Don't tell me.
Don't tell me I get it.

Yes.

The cobalt detonator?

These are nothing to what is now in our
possession.

Comrade, this intrigues me. I must...
Let Rome in private, Rodney. No one is

permitted to enter.

Not even you.

If you will excuse me, I'm bad.

But comrade...

Major!

Ambassador?

Ambassador?

You are not dreaming, Ambassador.

My husband is invisible.

My apologies, Brodny. I did not mean to
scare you.

Let me get you a drink, Brodny.

Say when.

Today!

Poor Brodny.

You look pale.

Yes. I need some air.

So you see, Ambassador, or rather cannot
see, our money has not been squandered.

This formula will alter the entire
balance of power. An invisible army to

penetrate our enemy's defenses.

The ultimate in infiltration.

And this is ours?

And ours alone.

It's fantastic.

Of course, the British suspect.

You have heard of a man called John
Steed?

Oh, yes.

I have known him for years.

He's a man of many talents, of excellent
taste, a good friend.

A sworn enemy!

And you say he knows?

Suspect.

Don't worry, Ambassador.

The formula is in our possession.

What can go wrong?

Hello?

Who is that?

It's Quilby's assistant, Mr. Ackroyd.

What does he want?

Yes, Mr. Ackroyd?

I've heard a rumor you paid 100 ,000 for
Quilby's formula.

As my memory is a little sharper than
his, shall we say a similar amount for

to become forgetful?

Let's meet and talk.

I want to be sure of what I am buying.

Where do you suggest?

Yes, I know. But come alone.

Understood?

And bring a small deposit.

Very well.

In 15 minutes.

Goodbye.

He wants 100 ,000 or he talks to the
British.

Another 100 ,000?

But, Major, you already paid 250 ,000.
That's 100 and 250,

that's three...

You will pay him?

We will pay him.

Pretty little gun.

Major, if there is nothing more, it's
time for me to disappear.

Disappear. Excuse me.

With such a formula, we shall conquer
the world.

Our enemies will be helpless.

Major, Steed is here.

Why are you panicking? Who is panicking?
Who is panicking?

Then show him in.

In here? You think that's wise?

Why not?

He cannot see me.

Of course.

And providing you are cautious.

Don't worry, Major. He will learn
nothing from me. I hope not.

Remember, Broadly, he cannot see me.

But I can see you.

Steve, my dear fellow, please come in.
Are you sure?

Please, please forgive me. An important
telephone call.

You're forgiven.

Well, this certainly is an improvement.

Huh? You always... complaining about
your other office. Me complain?

Never. They've certainly done you proud.

And that chair.

Very in keeping.

Please, please, don't sit there. The
spring has gone.

They seem fine to me.

I didn't know you drank cigars. Oh, yes.
Yes, all the time. And I thought you

hated this stuff.

No, no, I love it. I love it. Ah, good.

After you.

There's a draft.

I closed the window.

There's something you ought to know. I
tried to tell you the other day, but you

dashed off.

Did you say something?

No. Yes.

Please continue.

Well, I know you won't believe this, but
we've been offered a formula that makes

a man invisible.

Invisible? Excuse me.

It's a fraud, of course.

But as you're an old friend of mine, I
thought perhaps that I'd give you the

benefit of the... Invisible man?

I would see through that one
immediately.

You think that I, Vladimir Yaroslav
Brodny, would fall for such a trick?

No, but... That I would pay a quarter of
a million for such a worthless formula?

Who mentioned price?

Who what?

Who said they asked a quarter of a
million?

Well, you did, didn't you?

No, you did.

So you have been approached.

No. No, no, it was just a wild guess.

You think I would lie to you?

Sorry to have to rush, old boy.

The Major's wife.

Yes, it was a gift.

Delightfully inscribed.

I assure you, we are just a good friend.

Like that little secretary he had last
year.

Blonde. Blue eyes. Remember?

No.

No, this is entirely different.

This is the wife of Major Vagin.

But you are never a respecter of
persons.

I assure you, Major Vagin, a trusted,
respected comrade, is

unthinkable, quite out of the question
that I would make advance to you, to his

wife. But while the cat's away, eh?
What?

What cat?

Dotto. Let's put her back.

Please.

Thank you.

Give me a moment, Major.

I think I handled that well.

No, Major?

Quiet. What did I say?

You fool.

What did I do?

Iliano's photograph.

Oh,

I assure you. Is this one of Steed's
little jokes? You don't think that I...

Hello, Alex?

Yes, Ileana?

Did you deal with him? No.

Mrs. Peel followed me here.

Where is she now?

Heading north. I think she's going back
to her apartment.

Leave this to me.

I'll head her off.

That's Vazin, all right.

Perhaps he came in after you left.

No, I don't think so, because when I was
there, poor old Brodny was quivering

just like that.

Do you think Vazin was in the room?

Invisible? I know it's all against
nature.

Oh, I wouldn't say that.

How about jellyfish in water?

And my headless man, that was real
enough.

I must say, I find Quilby's theory quite
fascinating.

But would it work in practice?

He indicated numerous avenues.

I intend to experiment.

Well, before you go down those numerous
avenues, how about this man that Elena

met? I didn't see him, but his mode of
conveyance was most bizarre.

It was an ancient taxi with curtains
and... Bobbles?

Hmm.

That taxi was parked outside Quilby.

The ingredients can be found in every
home.

How very convenient.

But I can't hear... Yes, I know, I know.
The invisible formula.

Well, it had a base of silicon.

Yes, silicon.

It had a soupçon of iridium.

No, no, no, indium. And it was distilled
in polythene.

Or was it promethane?

One thing I do recall...

It had 93 ingredients and 39 processes
in the formula. Oh.

Could have been 39 ingredients, 93
processes.

Was this the woman who bought it?

It's the other time.

Oh, most enchanting. A regular little
Martha Barry.

No, that's me auntie. Or was it me
niece?

Harry Carey. Martha Harry. That's the
champion.

That's more than just a resemblance.

She's the modern equivalent.

Enemy agent.

Yes, Mr Quilby.

Oh, no, no.

What have I done? What have I done?

I won't accept the money. Oh, no.

No one will brand Ernest Quilby as a
traitor.

If they any may have the formula, we
shall have it too.

Now, Mr Quilby... No, don't worry, Mr
Steed. I'll find it. Bertha will

volunteer. Bertha? Is she another
relative?

I don't think so, no. She's a hamster.

Very patriotic, his birther.

Have no fear, Mr. Steed. The security of
the country is safe.

Yes, I'll do all I can to assist you,
even if it kills me.

Well, you can start by telling me what
you were doing out in your taxi earlier

on. Oh, not me. I haven't left here.

That must have been young, uh, uh,
Ackroyd.

If he's not at home, try the park.

Usually takes a stroll about this time.

Well, aren't you going to wait to see
the result?

No, Miss Fly. Nice to have known you.

Hello.

Ah, Croyd.

Where are you?

Yes, I know. You'd better be alone this
time.

If I see anyone else with you, I'll
offer my information elsewhere.

Don't worry, Mr. Aykroyd.

You won't see anyone.

Is this seat taken?

Mr. Steve.

Who were you expecting, Mr. Aykroyd? No
one. I always come here.

For relaxation?

Yes. Then relax.

Oh, well, it's time I was... Oh, that's
very unsociable.

And unbusinesslike.

Now, if you have something to sell,
perhaps I'm in the mucky too.

Why should I possibly have something to
sell?

Your quill business assistant.

You worked on the formula, didn't you?

I did indeed.

Perhaps you retained a copy.

Now, the lot I'm offering may be worth
far more.

So if you're joining the auction, shall
we commence the bidding at 100 ,000?

Major, I understand we have disposed of
F. Croix. Well, I should like to point

out that I do not approve of this type
of violence.

Furthermore... O 'Brien?

Yes? Who are you talking to?

The Major.

He's in the other room.

Major, with Ackroyd dead, I presume you
will be returning.

It is not for you to presume anything,
Brodny. But where is Steed?

How should I know?

Not you, Brodny.

Ulrich? He's at Mrs. Peel's apartment.

He's good. We will proceed to final
phase one.

Mr. Steed, I've done it. I've found the
formula.

Good. Well, I'll be right over.

I'll be here.

You found the formula?

So it says.

Well, there's only one way to find out.

Yeah.

I've dealt with his deed.

We now move to the final phase two.

Mrs. Peel? As you say, Ambassador.

Mrs. Peel.

Blip, blip, blip.

Thank you.

I trust you slept well, Mrs. Peel?

No.

I'd like to complain to the management.

If she moves, shoot to kill.

Yes, Comrade.

I will call the Major.

You heard what she said.

If you move, I shoot to kill.

I warn you, I am ruthless.

Utterly ruthless.

So please, don't move.

Patience, Mrs. Peel.

You are about to witness the passport to
world domination.

Success is guaranteed.

Nothing can stop us now.

Ambassador. Yes, Comrade!

You are talking too much.

We meet once again, Mrs. Peel.

So you see, Mrs. Peel, Quilby was not
such a fool after all. Did you imagine

would pay a hundred thousand for a
worthless formula?

But it's a pity you are so inquisitive.

We have no intention of allowing you to
inform the ministry.

Brodny.

You want me to?

No. Put her in Ulrich's room.

He will deal with her.

Move!

No tricks!

Promise!

Please.

Move!

Well, Eliana, our task is complete. We
can make arrangements to return home.

And Mrs. Peel, I think we can be certain
she will escape.

Stop!

In here.

Move!

You cannot escape. I have you in the
Kaminsky hammerlock.

And this is the ammo -peel -flattened
push -off.

You are forcing me to use the Rubinusker

rush.

We are nearly ready. Put this in the
car.

As you were.

You are very foolish, Mrs. Beale.

You cannot escape from here.

No, it's been child's play so far.

Such stringent precautions.

No guards in reception.

Rodney with an empty gun.

The fool.

He will pay for that. But you gave it to
him.

If I'm wrong, do forgive me.

You wanted me to escape.

I think I can guess why.

I'm here, Mrs. Peel.

No, not there.

Here.

Transparency is all the rage this year.

Deed? Ah.

Seen through me at last, eh?

Where are you?

Through the alcove.

No, no, that's the bathroom.

Try the door behind you.

Do come in.

Let's close the door, shall we?

Relay system.

Very simple. So this is our invisible
formula.

Electronic. The windows, the door.

Siphon anything.

A multiple speaker system throws sound
in any direction.

That works the filing cabinets.

And this delivers an electric shock.
Works like a fist.

An invisible fist.

Now this is the pièce de résistance.

There's a camera in our records office
special section.

I suppose Aykroyd knew the formula was
useless.

He almost wrecked the entire plan.

Which was to convince us there was an
invisible man.

We'd report to the government. They'd
divert every available scientist.

From vital research.

Onto a completely useless project.

The cost might ruin our economy.

Worth the hundred thousand they paid
Quilby. Now, I don't believe in the Loch

Ness Monster. I don't believe in
invisible men.

In fact, Major Vazanir. What are you
looking at? A headless man.

that for an invisible woman. Meet your
other half.

Major Vazin himself.

A final charade for Brodny's benefit.

They used him to convince us, so
obviously they had to convince him

Major Vazin. Major.

Major. And they succeeded.

Fitted to disillusion him.

I agree.

Major Vazin.

Major.

Anybody home?

Home. Maybe.

Maybe. Please.

Let me play with you.

There was a dog. A big dog.

Don't send me home.

It's so cold.

Major, I don't want to go home. I have
tickets for the next Beatles concert.

And I am learning to play cricket here.

Profusely. To an empty chair.

Of course, I knew there couldn't be an
invisible man. My experiments proved

conclusively that... Hey!

It worked!

It really worked.

I thought so.

Take a look.

Lump? Who's the lump?

We'll both get changed, and for that,
I'll get the rolls out of mothballs.