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Rudyard Kipling once said something about if you can make one heap of all

winnings and risk them on one turn of pitch and toss and lose and... I'm sure

you know the rest.

Anyway, that lady sitting there is worth 50 million US dollars.

And she's delirious because she's just won 30 shillings.

The gloomy young man next to her is worth absolutely nothing.

And he's just lost four months nothing.

I don't know, anybody left?

Put it all on 34.

I'm a lousy roulette player. Ah, well, thank us.

Thank you, darling.

Oh, by the way, this is Tex Goldman, my agent.

How do you do, Mr. Goldman? Nice meeting you. How do you do, Mr., uh...

700 for the plane.

One, two, three.

£2 ,004, sir. You had a good night, sir?

Yes, not bad.

Cash or cheque, sir?

Cash, please.

What's that result?

I was in Las Vegas last fall, but for my taste, it's far too brash, too noisy.

This place I like.

It's intimate.

It has class.

Here, take your money, just the same.

£2 ,004.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

Excuse me. What is it? Oh, Mr. Lorry, I've just paid out £2 ,000. Cleaned out

the till. Need some more cash.

I'll get some.

Did it work?

He's just opening the safe. Give him another 20 seconds.

Take the next turning left and then stop.

Oh, a lot you care.

What sort of filthy trick was that, driving up and leading me? Did you

to sit around while you played games with that doorman?

You did.

Well, where are you now?

Tailed?

Are you sure you lost him?

Right, now, listen, Corrigan, you go home.

No, don't come here. Go home.

I'll come over as soon as I can.

Corrigan okay?

He's safe, if that's what you mean. He got himself tailed halfway across

Idiot. Ted, he couldn't help it. He made a mistake. We don't have room for that.

Or for him. He's scared now, and scared men are dangerous. Here.

Take this.

Okay. And don't get itchy fingers, will you?

No, that's a nice thing to say. Get those plates out of here and the money

upstairs. I'll be back in half an hour. Okay.

Don't be so greedy and I leave now.

I'll let you know if I am, Mr. Goldman.

Inspector, as closely as I can estimate, they got away with 23 ,560 pounds.

And you can't tell me anything else about their appearance?

No. As I said, they were both wearing masks.

One was quite slim and the other man was bigger.

How about their age, their accents?

Inspector, it all happened so quickly.

They said practically nothing.

Sorry, I can't be more helpful.

You should think Simon could.

What did you say?

Just that Simon could probably tell you more about them.

Oh, Simon Templer. I know the last name.

Was he here tonight?

We heard a shot and Mr. Lorry came out of his office into the gaming room and

collapsed. And Simon rushed out.

Oh, he did, did he?

Well, where the devil is he now?

Are you Ted?

Yeah.

What's the matter? Aren't you glad to see me? Look, who are you?

What do you want?

Fair question.

There's an answer, I suppose.

I'm by way of being a bit of a social climber. So?

I'd like to meet some of your friends, Mr.

Corrigan. That is the name on the doors. I don't know what you're talking about.

Don't you? I thought I made myself terribly clear.

I'm talking about robbery and murder.

Well, I've got nothing to say.

It's a pity, isn't it?

I'll have to loosen your tongue a little.

What's the matter? Are you afraid of me?

No? I didn't think you would be.

You weren't afraid of the doorman of the Baytree Club, either, were you?

You put two bullets into him without batting an eye. That's a lie.

I didn't fire the first shot. I only... Ah, that's better.

Here's your gun.

Two bullets fired into Charlie Baker and only one from this.

Question, who fired the other bullets?

Oh, go on, it's quite easy.

Just like filling out a form.

Name, weight, age, address.

I don't know, I'll tell you.

Put the gun down, I'll tell you everything.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Take your pill. You must get some rest.

You've got to be on the set by 8 .30 in the morning.

Don't worry, Tex. I'll be there.

That's what I like about you. You're a real trooper.

Over there on the left.

You sure you don't want me to come up?

No, I think I'll just go straight to bed.

You won't mind if I don't thank you for a lovely evening.

Good night, Luna.

How much, Enright?

23 ,560.

Plus the 2 ,004 that you won.

Yeah, I've got it.

I'm sure you have.

What about Corrigan?

Nothing about Corrigan.

I dealt with him.

What about Templer?

He killed Corrigan.

He had to be dealt with, too.

And fast.

So you just happened to be at the Baytree Club, you happened to follow

to his flat, and you happened to be there when he was shot.

Claude, if I had anything to hide, would I have found you and reported

Corrigan's death?

And you've never met him before?

Never. I like the colour of this tie. It sort of brings out the red in my eyes,

doesn't it?

Simon, this job is part of a pattern.

Three bank hold -ups in one month? And the wages snatched at Dagenham two weeks

ago. You think it's all the work of one gang? I do indeed.

None is getting the smell of Chicago.

Nothing on the files to help you?

Not a thing.

My big job's in one month.

How much would you say they've got in the kitty?

Well, their total take is around 200 ,000 pounds.

That's a lot of money.

Yes, and I think they're building up for one big final job.

And you'd like to know where and when, hmm?

Well, I've got an idea. What?

I'll make some coffee.

Here's the Portsmouth Road.

Here's the railroad track.

Here's the level crossing.

Takes the 925 from London exactly one minute and 26 seconds to cross the

Portsmouth Road.

After the train's passed, I want the cops in the police car to see nothing.

For a quarter of a million pounds, they won't even see the road.

It's as easy as robbing a piggy bank.

I wish I was sure.

What's worrying you?

Templer.

How much did Corrigan spill to him?

I'm not sure. I couldn't hear much from the fire escape.

I'm not taking the risk.

Tex, we're throwing away our fortune. Ever tried spending a fortune in jail?

I want you to get Templer.

Fast. Today.

Otherwise the job's off.

Have you got any suggestions?

If I didn't, I wouldn't be the head of this outfit.

Right across from Templer's news house, there's a place with a room to rent.

You'll have an unobstructed view of Templer's front door.

You plan to sit around here all day?

Actually, I was planning to rob a jewelry store, but you inhibit me.

In that case, you can take me to the film studios.

Why, you think you're taking up acting?

I want to talk to your actress friend, Una O 'Grady.

You are it.

Simon, don't annoy me. Finish your coffee and let's go.

It's a very pleasant neighborhood.

Some awfully nice people.

Yes.

Yes, it's fine.

I'll take it.

The rent is six guineas a week, Mr... What did you say your name was?

Jones.

Here.

There's a week in advance.

Oh, thank you.

I'll give you a receipt, of course, and I'll bring your change. No, don't bother

just now. I only want to rest. I've been travelling all night.

Oh, you must be exhausted.

Would you like some coffee or some tea or something?

No, nothing, thank you.

Well, then, I'll just take that sign out of the window.

It's just Anderson's letter room, I see. What are you talking about?

Nothing.

And if there's anything else you'd like, don't hesitate to ask me.

No, I won't. Thank you. Thank you very much.

All right, Templer.

Mr. O 'Grady, the man who won last night had a lot of chips in front of him.

It was his winnings that made it necessary for Mr. Lorry to open the

I'm sorry, I simply didn't notice him.

And you?

I only had eyes for Rona.

Well, thank you, Mr. O 'Grady.

Can you row me back to town, Simon?

Certainly, Claude. Dinner tonight?

I'd love to.

I'll call for you late.

I said I wanted to rest.

I brought your receipt and your change, and I thought you might like a wash.

Thank you. Thank you very much. Now, will you please leave me alone?

I'm sorry.

Hello, Una.

Simon.

Fine, you?

Well, listen, I'd like you to do me a couple of favours.

Yeah, sweet.

Anyway, the first one is, would you like to call for me at eight instead of the

other way around?

That's right.

And the second, on your way here, you'll pass an antique shop in the old

Brompton Road.

Numbers 173...

Good girl.

Stop it. What on earth is all this about?

Come on in.

It cost me £21 .10.

Yes, well, I'll give you the money later.

Walk in front of the window. Sit down there and I'll explain.

A bit dark, isn't it?

No, it's cosier.

You see, my pet, somebody's trying to kill me.

Kill you?

Don't worry, the idea's not new. It's been tried unsuccessfully many times

before.

Ah, good old Julius.

No, no, the curtain is about to go up on the greatest acting role of your

career.

Lights.

Music.

Now, would you like to pour a martini?

And take it and put it on the top book by Julius.

No.

Why not?

Because at any minute a bullet's going to come through that window.

Even I get the picture now.

And I don't like the part.

I promise you, you're in no danger at all.

He's a trained assassin, they never miss.

I can guarantee it. Yes, and my money back, no doubt.

Good girl.

Send camellias to my funeral, will you?

They suit me.

Don't spell it, you may need it.

Let nothing sit on over here.

It's 21 pounds, 10 shillings.

They're not walking in front of the window.

I thought you'd need that drink.

After that special announcement, we continue our medley of light music.

Let's not bother about dinner.

I'm afraid I have to leave you.

Leave me?

But I just saved your life.

I promise I'll be back in an hour.

Where are you going?

Mrs. Donaldson's new board is about to check out.

I'd like to know where he's going.

Thank you.

You're certain you killed him? Through the head.

I saw him fall out of the chair.

And you're sure Una was with him?

Positive. Unless she's got a twin sister.

Then why doesn't she phone me?

I'm about the only friend she has in London. Give her time, Tex.

But Templer's dead.

You can take my word for it.

You'd better be right.

I am.

Now come on, let's go over the plan for tomorrow.

Okay.

What I said before still goes.

If Hula does not confirm that Tampa's dead, the job's off. She will.

Let's get down to it.

The mail van leaves Dunchester at 10 .30.

No matter what road it takes, it's got to pass this level crossing.

Here's the railroad crossing, and here's the diversion.

Remember, the 9 .25 takes exactly one minute and 26 seconds to cross the

Portsmouth Road.

Here. So you have to work the split -second timing. Are your guys all set?

The removal truck will be parked at that fork no later than 9 o 'clock.

Good.

Are you tired on your police uniform?

I'm so much like a cop, I'm afraid to look in the mirror.

How about his motorcycle?

Regulation police.

All tuned up.

You can pick it up tomorrow at 7 a .m. Fine.

So we take the mail van down the lane as far as the clearing.

He has big interests in films and television.

Business in St. Louis. It doesn't make sense.

Thanks, darling.

I had it with my own ears.

What do we do now?

Will you help me?

Of course.

Speak to Mr. Goldman.

Vincent. I really am dead.

I'm not going to make a move until I hear from Una.

Thanks, Roman.

Oh, Tex.

The most terrible thing has happened.

Simon Templer's been shot.

I was standing right next to him.

Oh, no, that's terrible. Where are you now?

Do you want me to come and get you? No.

I have to go with the police to make a statement.

I just had to talk to somebody.

No, I'll be all right.

Yes, I'm sure.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

So what happens now?

Call the police and tip them off about Goldman's mail van robbery.

Okay. Can we have a drink now? Go ahead, pour.

There's just one change. Yeah, what?

I drove over the secondary road again this morning.

Instead of following the mail van for a mile, I found a clearing here. It's just

400 yards from the fork.

Makes for a faster, tighter operation.

Okay. Anything else?

Just a toast to the whole operation.

Here's to the very dead, Mr. Simon Templer, and a quarter of a million

You want the police force for adventure, didn't you?

Adventure's fine.

I just don't want to get hurt.

Do exactly what they tell you, June.

The switch is a mile up the secondary road.

Our boys have been waiting.

First one right on schedule.

police car up the road we'll do it here we're police officers and you're both

under arrest if you take my advice you'll hand over that gun you are one

away from being dead

That's the lock. Come on.

Get in the car!

Who tipped you off?

Little Bo Peep.

But Tex Goldman's got some explaining to do.

We've been followed.

I don't think so. It looks like we're clear away.

It was a tip -off.

They were waiting for us.

We take all the risk for a quarter of a million pounds while Tex, the big

mastermind, sits on his back.

We're sitting on it now, aren't we?

I want to see it.

What do you mean?

I want to see the money stop somewhere.

You're crazy!

Stop somewhere!

What are you going to do?

Do?

I'm going to cut Tex Goldman's heart out.

Hello? Now, Lou?

The whole thing went wrong.

There was a tip -off.

The whole place was swarming with cops.

Have you heard from Alting?

No, the phone hasn't rung since you left.

Those stupid jerks might... They could have been caught.

I'm going back to the studio.

That'll be my alibi.

What about me?

You sit tight. I'll join you later. Then we'll scram out of here together.

Understand? Yeah, okay.

Whatever you say. If you hear from Enright or Orping, call me at the

Okay. Bye.

Who is it?

Who are you?

Introductions can wait. What are you doing?

I'm locking the door so we won't be disturbed.

Now, would you like to open the safe?

What safe?

Look, my friend, I don't have time to waste. Would you open the safe?

I'll call the police.

Now,

would you like to pick the case up and open the safe?

Pick it up.

Listen, I... I've entered the combination.

I... You think you do?

Am I right?

Damn!

That's what I like.

Freely given cooperation.

Now, while I help myself to a drink...

You will take what's in the safe and put it in the suitcase.

He was shot to the head. I was standing right next to him. Must have been

horrible for him.

I'm sorry.

I'd rather not talk about it. Sure, honey.

It's funny, I was wondering why Templer's death wasn't in the papers.

Maybe the police are trying to keep it quiet.

Yeah, maybe so.

Well, I'll be on the set if you need me.

All right, Tex.

That's a lot.

Go on.

Follow me.

Where are we going?

You ask too many questions.

Okay, it's in the back.

Don't scratch the upholstery.

Simon, I've been trying to get hold of you for an hour.

Tex is here at the studio.

I don't know what's happened, but he's here.

So you lied.

Temple's not dead at all.

Una?

Una?

Sit down there.

Regular little jack -in -the -box, aren't you? Now sit down.

Welcome home, mate.

Let me go. Sit there and shut up.

What happened?

A lot happened, mate. The whole operation blew wide open.

And instead of a quarter of a million pounds, those mailbags were filled with

paper. You stupid,

wooden -headed, incompetent slut.

What are you talking about?

Templer is still alive.

You're crazy.

He was wise to you from the start.

He faked his own death with a bust on top of a pile of books in a chair.

I don't believe it.

Tell him.

It's true.

Of course it's true.

I heard a talk to him 20 minutes ago. He was behind those windows last night.

Those that blew open, he told the cops.

Tex, I don't understand. I mean... There's a lot of things you don't

you stupid slob. Where's Nalda?

I don't know.

Shut up. Boss, listen. You too. There's every cop in town after us.

Well, now it's every man for himself.

You and Enright can have 5 ,000 pounds each.

Try to get out of England and you'll be arrested in five seconds.

Go someplace and hold up.

And keep quiet.

If you don't, you're dead.

Sergeant, sir, I made a mistake.

Anybody could have been.

Texas, there's no use getting mad at me. I couldn't help it.

Scum!

Listen, boss.

Come on. Where to?

Tampa's place.

You too, baby.

We may need you.

We'll cut you off a bit

Get

out the way

Are you all right?

Yes, I am.

Why, the little thing there...

Doesn't

it hurt, Claude, £200 ,000, and you have to return it to the rightful owners?

It would help me a lot more to lose on this.

You have the pleasure of staking it, Claude.

How much is this worth?

Five pounds, two and sixteen.

How about thirty -four?

Sixteen.

Thirty -four.

Bad luck, Claude.

Thirty -five to one, you'll have won a hundred and seventy -five pounds.

Still, it was my stake money.

Good night, Claude.

Good day. Good day.