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(Narrator) Batman persuades the authorities

to pay the ransom demanded by the Wizard,

to release his control over the railroads.

Batman has made the money radioactive,

enabling him to trace it to a warehouse.

[Man grunts]

[Grunting]

What happened to you?

Well, somebody hit me from behind.

What started the fire?

The radioactive money burst into flames.

Then the Wizard won't get his ransom money.

No, he won't. And there's liable to be more trouble.

It's Dunne, the private Detective.

Hey.

What are you doing around here, Dunne?

Oh, just looking around.

Are you sure that's all?

Maybe I should ask why Barry Brown, radio announcer,

is snooping around here.

I'm just looking for some spot news.

You haven't given me any lately.

[Snorts]

You've been doing all right.

Either of those men could be the Wizard.

Yeah, but so could professor Hammil.

He invented the machine that caused all the trouble.

But he's a wheel chair invalid.

Yeah, but he could still be the brains.

Leave it on the desk, Carter.

Don't you want me to serve it, sir?

No, I'm not hungry. Get out.

Very good, sir.

Start the power, so the machine will warm up.

[Machine humming]

I'll prove to 'em that I'm ready to strike back.

You ought to make 'em pay twice as much

after the way they crossed you up on that money deal.

Before I'm through with them, they'll be glad to meet any terms I name.

I've stopped the railroads.

Now I'll demoralize all traffic.

[Machine whirring]

[Machine droning]

[Crackling]

[People chattering]

[Crackling]

What's wrong with it?

The power it develops is too strong

for its working parts.

In this section, where the greatest friction is,

the diamond bearings are burned out.

Commissioner. Hello, Bruce.

How are you, Vicki? Hello.

Could you join us for lunch?

No, thanks. I won't have time.

You know, Bruce, you have a much better head than most people realize.

I'm certainly glad Vicki heard you say that.

His head's all right. He just doesn't use it enough.

[Chuckles]

Bruce, I'd like to get your opinion on something.

Certainly, commissioner.

Why do you suppose

the Wizard has stopped using his remote control machine?

Maybe it's out of order.

You may be right. But there's still a chance he can repair it.

He'll certainly try

since the machine is his main offensive weapon.

And that suggests more robberies,

possibly synthetic diamonds.

Very good.

Tell your contact he'll be rewarded for the information.

I'll inform you later of my plan.

I've located a new supply of synthetic diamonds.

Where is it?

The research council has developed a new type

which resists heat and friction better than the real ones.

It'll take a great deal of strategy to get them.

Thanks for the lunch.

[Telephone ringing] It was a pleasure, Vicki.

Ooh, I hope that's something exciting for me to cover.

We better get out of here before we get roped in on something.

Vicki Vale speaking.

Jimmy.

It's her brother.

Where are you? What kind of trouble?

I can't talk much. I need help.

Is this another trick to trap me?

No, I swear it isn't, Vicki.

You've got to come here and help me.

All right. Where are you?

All right, I'll be right there.

Vicki?

I wonder how she got out of here.

You got me.

(Bruce) The Harbor Club. That means trouble.

Batman and Robin have got to follow through.

I'm glad you made it, sis.

Hurry up. The guard will come back any minute.

Why didn't you call me before this?

I'll tell my story at police headquarters.

It's important for them to know what's going on.

Well, I'll take you there. Come on.

[Tires screeching]

[Crashing]

[Grunts]

What are you gonna do with me?

Turn you over to the police.

Come in, Batman.

You're just in time to hear Jimmy Vale's story.

Good.

I just brought in another of the Wizard's men.

All right. Sergeant,

have Batman's prisoner questioned and bring me a complete report.

Now, Vale,

how did you get in with the Wizard's outfit?

I thought I was being hired as a pilot

for a chartered flight.

It took me a little while to find out what was going on.

Did you ever meet the Wizard?

No. First, I took my orders from a man named Nolan.

Afterwards, it was man named Neil.

Neil, yeah. Well, go ahead.

Well, the Wizard is planning another big job.

His remote control machine broke down

because the diamond insets burned out.

Bruce was right, Vicki. Go on.

Well, uh, Neil said that he heard

the research council was making synthetic diamonds.

They plan to attack the place tomorrow.

I'll put a stop that now. No!

I'll have the diamonds moved to the main plant.

As long as you don't intend to question Jim any further,

I suggest you release him to the custody of his sister.

It's a good idea.

I'll still want you as a material witness.

Anytime. I've got a long account to settle with that bunch.

Thank you, commissioner.

Come on, Jimmy.

[Door closes]

Oh, I've got to rush these negatives over to the enlargement room.

Go ahead, sis. I'll hang around here.

I'll be right back.

Take your time.

Neil? This is Jimmy Vale.

Gordon fell for the story.

He's having the diamonds moved this afternoon.

OK. I'll wait till I hear from you.

Goodbye.

[Telephone ringing]

Hello, Albert.

Commissioner Gordon? Put him on.

Hello, commissioner. What's on your mind?

He's telling me about the prisoner Batman brought in.

Well, that's most unusual.

I don't know, but I'll think it over.

Thanks for telling me. Goodbye.

The man who was guarding Jimmy

had blanks in his gun.

Blanks? Why?

Maybe he wasn't supposed to shoot Jimmy.

I don't get it.

Maybe they wanted him to escape and tell that story.

Batman and Robin had better get right over

to that synthetic diamond plant.

[Horn honking]

[Tires screeching]

Batman!

Have the synthetic diamonds left you yet?

Yes, a few minutes ago.

Headed for the research plant.

Thanks.

[Tires screeching]

(Batman) Are you injured?

I'm all right. They, uh, they slugged me.

Did they get the diamonds?

Yes. Yes, they did.

They had a big lead on us. They may turn off anywhere.

I realize that.

This route leads to that secret getaway of theirs

near the ocean. I'm betting they'll go there.

There's a car coming up fast behind us.

Looks like Batman's.

It is Batman's.

Call headquarters and tell the Wizard.

Car 4 calling headquarters.

This is headquarters. Come in, car 4.

I don't know how he got there,

but Batman is close on our trail.

What is your location?

About 10 Miles South of town, on highway 18.

Very good.

I'll take care of Batman.

[Machine whirring]

[Crackling]

The Wizard's using his remote control machine on us.

Well, no chance to catch those diamond thieves now.

Maybe we can borrow this one.

[Brakes squealing]

Batman! Robin!

That's right. We're after some jewel thieves,

but our car's been disabled. May we use yours?

Sure, hop in.

No, we'll take yours and you stay with ours.

There might be trouble.

Well, trouble don't bother me none.

But if that's the way you feel about it,

take her, and welcome.

If anything happens to it,

the police will give you another one.

Tell 'em to get me one with a red light and a siren on it, will you?

There's another car trailing us.

Moving fast, too.

Call headquarters.

Car 4 calling headquarters.

Headquarters. Come in, car 4.

There's another car trailing us.

Can you look it over through your televiewer?

Yes. Stand by.

[Machine buzzing]

Batman and Robin are in that car.

Batman's too clever for his own good.

This time I'll do more than stop him.

This ought to be good.

[Machine droning]

The Wizard has taken control!

[Crackling]

(Narrator) Has Jimmy vale at last broken with the Wizard's men?

What bold move of the Wizard's is this?

[Narrator speaking]