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You need to all look so miserable. We

can't hold this forever.

You must be a pretty bad doctor to let a

profitable patient slip away at the age

of 55.

>> I shall lose neither patient nor friend

if you are only sensible and rest. You

can't fool me, Manetta.

Once my eyes closed tonight,

they'll never open again on any of you.

That's why I've asked you all here to

give you my final instructions. I've

appointed Havlock, trustee of the

estate. Silva will be the boy's

guardian, also an executive.

It's all in here, signed and witness

yesterday.

Everything except a few small legacies

goes to the boy.

In the event of John's death, everything

goes to his cousin, June Landsdown,

living somewhere in Canada. You find

particulars of her amongst the family

papers.

There are some legacies for all of you,

though I've probably been over generous.

Don't fiddle.

Tell Havlock to see that the real self

Jewels going into the vault with me are

not imitations.

If he doesn't fasten all the seven locks

of that tomb,

I'll come out and haunt the lot of you.

Give me that box.

Open it, doctor.

Are the seven keys there, Moneta?

Havlock will have full charge of them.

He may be a bit of a fool, but he's

trustworthy.

Don't you agree, Maneta?

>> Absolutely. Now, please do me a favor

and drink this.

>> Where's the boy?

>> He is with his tutor.

>> I want to see them as soon as I've had a

final word with you about the seven

keys.

I'm saying goodbye, John. I'm going on a

pretty long journey. It'll be some time

before we meet again.

But I want no tears, no fuss.

Understand? Chin up and smile.

Come on.

>> Goodbye,

father.

>> That's right.

Goodbye, Silver.

See that he makes a better job of his

life than I have made of mine.

>> Now we let your father sleep, shall we?

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This land down.

>> Yes.

>> A man threw this out of the window.

>> What do you mean?

>> I was delivering near the Norgate

nursing home and he threw it out of the

window with a tin bob note. It had your

name and address on it. So I bought it

here. Good. Damus.

Telegram the flowers, darling.

Neither.

>> If it's from that band conductor,

have nothing to do with it. I saw him

first. It's a note from Silva.

>> Now, don't tell me. Let me guess. Who'd

have a name like that? I know. The

waiter. The dark one. The wear of

waiter, darling. You never get any

change out of those guys.

>> Now, you ought to remember Silva. He's

the one that set you back $1,500 for

your share on the trip.

>> You mean that crazy guy who wrote you in

Quebec?

>> Listen, dear. it lands down. On receipt

of this message, come immediately to the

above address and demand to see me. They

will not dare to refuse you if you say

who you are. I must tell you that the

secret of the door with seven locks

before I die, and I have little time to

spare. Come without delay. Yours, Louis

Silva.

Pier, put the key in a safe place, and

on no account, bring it with you.

Do you think we ought to go to the

police?

>> I don't want to be mixed up with the

police. My father's mayor of Backwood

County.

>> There seems to be something very unusual

about this key.

>> There's nothing unusual about a guy

sending you his last key. Did he say he

wants you to come out and see his

etching? Give me that now. Will you

please?

Now, here's a man in fear of his and you

make jokes about him.

They will not dare to refuse you. Who

can they be? Hey, what is this puzzle

corner? Well, I'm going to find out for

myself.

>> A not without your aunt Glender. Listen,

I'm an old etching viewer myself, but I

know all the tricks. He'll be wearing

George Rat pajamas, and the etchings

will be in the bedroom.

The lamp girl. Now we may learn where

the key is. Supposing Silva talks too

much. I'll be listening in with Crave.

But that killer, you're crazy. You

I've had a terrible experience.

My health has broken down.

I'm losing my strength.

Oh, I am so glad you were able to come

before it's too late. I feel if I can

only tell you the truth, I don't care

what happens.

>> Of whom are you afraid?

>> I'll tell you everything presently. They

won't interfere while you're here.

>> What have you done with the key I sent

you?

>> Someone is looking after the phone.

>> I hope it's someone you can trust.

That key is worth a fortune to certain

people.

I kept it in that old Bible there.

For 10 years, Miss Landown, something

has haunted me, tortured my conscience.

I was forced into a terrible crime.

Something concerning the door with the

seven locks.

>> The door with seven locks. Discard the

key I sent you.

I'll try to get it from you.

That door conceals the crime.

>> But where are the other things?

>> Be there with

Mr. Silva.

Mrs. Silva.

Mrs. Silva.

Help.

Mr. Silva.

Oh my god.

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Oh, please. I'm the matron. What is it

you want?

>> He's dead. Silva in there. He's been

shot.

>> Silva, I don't understand. May I ask how

you got in here?

>> In room number's been killed.

Here

this room, you say? Yes. You're quite

sure?

Yeah. The picture. Quite sure. In the

books.

You must have a remarkable imagination,

miss. But I saw him. You realize what

extraordinary things you're saying. Who

are you? But it's the truth. He was

lying dead in that bed.

>> Who was lying dead?

>> Mr. Silva, the man I came to see.

>> You must be dreaming.

>> Oh, no. You see, I got a letter from him

this morning.

>> Oh, have you got it with you?

>> Yes.

This seems genuine enough. That only

adds to the mystery. You see, there are

no patients here. Unfortunately, this

nursing home has been a failure. I'm

closing it down today. There's no one

here but myself.

>> Well, this is preposterous.

>> I quite agree.

>> Look, a man showed me into this room.

I'm beginning to think you must be a

mental case. I think in your own

interests, you ought to see a doctor.

I should go to the police.

Scotland Yard.

And when that terrible woman suggested I

was mad, I just ran. What could I do?

>> What did I dream at all? Should I stick

a pin in you?

>> Supposing the police don't believe me.

>> Where'd you say we were going?

>> Scotland Yard.

>> Well, let's see. What do I know about

Scotsmen? Strong and silent, are they?

Now, I like my men weak and talkative.

And if they talk, they sometimes say

things they're sorry for. So, I got my

diamonds.

I hoped you'd reconsider your decision,

Marvin.

>> I'm sorry, sir.

>> Why don't you give your aunt's legacy to

the police orphanage and go back to your

office?

>> You see, sir, I've decided to travel.

>> Yes, to improve my ideas.

>> Oh, a tip. Don't lecture and don't write

reminiscences. Nobody wants to hear them

or read them. Off you go. Good luck.

Thank you, sir.

Hey,

wake up you dope.

>> I was concentrating. You call me sir. Be

respectful to your superior.

>> Superior? My foot. I've resigned. I'm a

free man, Andy.

>> While you're just a small time copper

with a large liver.

>> Oh, yes.

>> You're plain lazy because you're too

fat. And you're too fat because you're

plain lazy. It's a vicious circle. Oh,

never mind. From now on, it won't worry

me.

>> We're going to buy a country house and

be a gent, eh? Ride to Hounds and take

Duchesses out to dinner. What a life for

a grown man.

>> Oh, stop it, Andy. I'm beginning to

weaken already. Don't make it any worse.

Otherwise, I'll stay here and cheat you

out of promotion.

>> I can see the whole picture. A fool and

his money, a blonde and her mother, and

another poor sap ends up broke, beaten,

and bewildered.

>> No, Andy. The woman's going to ruin my

life until I'm too old to resist. Women

are like tiger cats. They ought to have

been caged at 16 and shot at 20. Some

>> young lady to see you, sir. She says

it's urgent.

>> Tell her the last property officers over

the river.

>> She says it's murder, sir. Somebody's

poisoned her cat.

>> Bring her in.

>> Oh, well, before the old frump starts

telling her boring story of the moose.

Goodbye, Andy. Remember me at Christmas?

>> Is due land down, sir? Inspector

Sneeed?

>> Yes. No. No. Oh,

>> I was told to ask for Inspector Sneeed.

>> I'm Inspector Sneeed. What can I do for

you ladies?

>> Look, I've just seen how

I've had a terrible experience. A man's

been murdered.

>> Where? By whom?

>> Mr. Martin, I'll take charge of this

matter.

>> Sure, but I'll help.

>> Now, ladies, tell me all about it.

>> Well, about half an hour ago, I went to

hospital here. Were you expecting the

note from this man's silver? The one

with the key?

>> No, it was a complete surprise. I

thought it was from a band conductor who

was trying to get off with me the way

they all do. But

>> do you mind reading this matter to us?

>> Sorry, I was only trying to help.

>> Jimmy Morrison. Yes,

>> you're quite sure he was shot.

>> We must have been. I saw him clutched

his chest when the bullet struck him.

>> There was no report.

>> No, but I heard a a sort of a dull plot.

Silence.

>> I want you to come up right away. Tell a

squad car to stand by.

>> I'm glad I didn't go in. I just hate to

see a man wasted like that. There aren't

enough to go around as it is.

Sorry.

>> Don't you? The old gate nursing home

ought by the way. Make a complete

search. It looks like a murder charge

and you'd better be armed.

Inspector,

if you're not wanting Miss Lans down

right now, I'll go to the flat and

inspect that key.

>> You'll go, but you've resigned.

>> Yes, I know, but I'd like to help

unofficially. You see, I resigned my job

this morning. We didn't worry about

that. Will you accept my services as

adviser and friend?

>> Well, I I might be useful. It's entirely

free.

Consider yourself engaged

with thanks.

>> Andy, from now on, I'm Miss Landown's

guide, philosopher, and friend. See that

she gets a square deal from the double

crossing police.

>> I may need a little advice, too. My

mother didn't tell me a thing.

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Yes. Thank you.

>> They don't mean

>> sick. Let's have some life.

>> That's better. Scotch these London. I'll

give you the heebie jebies. Don't they?

>> Londoners love their farms.

>> Hey, that roommate of yours, what's his

name?

>> Oh, Andy Sneed.

>> He doesn't seem to like women much, does

he? Was his mother ever frightened by

one? Bender likes them to fall easily.

>> A burglar in there.

Is it a burglar?

>> Go. Go. Quiet.

Let me go.

Let me go.

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Listen.

What is it now?

>> Are you hurt?

>> Keith,

>> the whole port. I hope

>> it was the key that mattered. Why didn't

you get it?

>> Try to be brave, my child.

>> Do your worst.

>> One man's already being killed for this,

and there may be more on the agenda.

>> There. Ouch.

>> Glenda, have you got the brandy?

>> Yes.

Feel better for that.

>> Well, you'll survive, I'm afraid.

>> Thanks for the good news.

Have you got those letters SA sent you?

>> Oh, I just remember I showed the second

letter to that nature. You should never

give it back to me, but I've got the

first one

in the bedroom.

>> Hello.

>> I'll keep the key. Meanwhile,

>> here's your brandy.

>> Oh, good. There's one thing that's not

going to hurt me.

>> Yes, it's for you.

>> Hello.

Hello, Andy. Listen, the solicitor who

looks after the selfford estate is

Edward Havlock, Waterloo Place W1.

Perhaps your girlfriend would like to

ask him a few questions and let me have

the answers.

>> Yeah, well, I'll go and find out the

answers myself.

Good help.

>> That burglar was the messiest guy. It's

gone.

>> A letter?

>> I had it this morning.

>> Certainly a conspiracy to wipe out all

traces of Silver's existence. I am

afraid this adventure may land you in

considerable danger.

When I was 15, I spun a coin. Tails,

boom girl, cooking and knitting. Heads

adventure.

Heads one.

And so, Mr. Havlock, I suggested Miss

Lans should come and see you.

Miss Lans, I've been trying to get in

touch with you for years.

>> Well, you see, my parents died when I

was very young. I was brought up by

French Canadians in Quebec. I never knew

I was connected with the selfish family.

>> The last of the line is the present Lord

Sulford. He was 11 when his father died.

I tried to become a father to him when

my own son died some years ago.

I hope that John Selfford would take his

place.

Oh, he's the most elusive young man in

the world. He never spends more than a

few days together in one place. At

present, I believe he's in Bunazar.

I'll look up his latest communication.

>> Bring me the Selfford file for November.

>> Suppose the Selffords have got a family

place here.

>> Yes, sir. Sulford Manor, a quiet old

place in the heart of the country. The

house is left now to an old friend of

the late Lord Sulford. But should you

wish to visit it, I'm sure that he would

give you every assistance.

Does this mean anything to you?

Yes.

Looks like one of the seven keys of the

Sulford tomb.

Grass. Bring me the Silford keys.

Keys, sir. Haven't handled those twice

in 10 years. Yes. Yes. Grayson will show

you in a hurry up.

When Lord Sulford died, he was buried in

a tomb with seven locks.

I hold all the keys.

Where did you get this?

>> The man Silva gave it to me.

>> A genuine Silk key.

>> After what you heard about Silva's

murder, can you think of anyone who'd

want it so badly? Genuine or not?

>> No. It baffles me.

>> You sure it's the right one? Can't you

read? Not by day. I went to a night

school. I heard that over the radio last

week.

But in the meantime, I'll do everything

I can for you. M.

>> Everybody seems to be helping me.

>> The box is empty, sir.

>> What? Look, sir. Who's responsible for

them? Well, they were in the care of my

uh chief clerk, Fostto, retired two

years ago. When he left, he handed them

over to Grayson.

Did you check everything?

>> Well, uh

>> or did you take Fosters's word?

>> Yes, Mr. Lambert. You see, we were very

rushed.

>> Now, the estate will hold you personally

responsible. This is a very serious

matter. I shall report it to the police.

>> Was Foster trustworthy?

>> Well, absolutely. He came on the most

excellent recommendation. You see, you

held all the keys.

>> Yes, certain. I I thought they were in

that box. This is a terrible matter, Mr.

Martin. I I've betrayed my trust.

Do you think Foster could have taken?

>> I don't. Why should he?

>> Yes. Well, it depends on his moral

character.

>> Excuse me. Was there anything of value

in the tomb?

>> The Sulford Joles.

What's that rumbling noise? We got a

flat tire.

>> No, it's only Glenda snoring.

>> You better have a look at that map.

Well, it says turn left beyond the three

feathers, then straight on and then turn

to the right, and that should lead us

straight to South Mana.

>> Well, we're on the right road anyway.

Something in the middle there.

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>> Well, what do we do now?

>> Better try this one.

>> I don't

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I feel a little sleepy.

Do you mind if I just go?

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That was close.

>> That was hot.

>> I wonder who thought that one up.

>> Have I missed something?

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Welcome to the ancestral home.

>> But no red carpets, no flowers.

>> Yeah. What do they think we are?

>> You're late. I was getting worried about

you.

>> Yeah, we took the wrong turning. Oh,

Miss Baker, this is Mr. Mr. Havlock, the

lawyer and trustee of the Sford Estate.

I'm delighted to meet you, Miss uh

Baker.

>> I hope you didn't mind my crashing the

party. I thought these two might need

company.

Isn't this a lovely old place, Glenda?

Now, what do you like best? The fire.

Now, I'm in love with this.

>> Our hosts will appreciate your love of

flowers, Miss Lamb. Ah, here he is. H

Dr.

Let me introduce Miss Lansdown, Miss

Baker, and Mr. Martin.

>> Welcome, my friends. This is a great day

for me. I cannot remember when last I

entertained. I live here almost like a

hermit. Well, I hope our cook has not

forgotten how to prepare a good dinner.

She has been so long without practice.

>> A caller.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Take the bags upstairs. The housekeeper

will tell you where everything goes.

Miss Lanthan's been admiring your huh?

So, you like flowers, huh? adore them.

But don't all women

>> beautiful women and beautiful flowers

have much in common.

>> Their purpose is to brighten an

otherwise dreary world.

>> Mhm.

>> Well, as soon as you have seen your

rooms and changed, I will have cocktails

ready for you.

>> Well, if you're fixing them in the

surgery, doc, make mine an arsenic

straight.

>> You are an American, huh?

>> No, I'm from Ontario. Dunes from Quebec.

>> A French Canadian.

>> Sort of by adoption.

>> I was in Canada once. There was a

revolution in my country and my

sympathies being anti-rebel, I prepared

for a country where they would not worry

about my politics. I'll take those.

Stick around.

>> I want a private talk with the

presently. I'm more perturbed than ever.

>> Dinner will be ready in half an hour. My

cookies are stickup for punctuality.

>> Tell me my name.

>> Excuse me, please. Craig, I am afraid,

is

there anything I can do for you? No

thanks.

>> Craig was the unfortunate victim of

rebel atrocities.

He uh lost his tongue.

>> Is that so? What did you say?

>> What was it you wanted to talk to me

about? I've been down to the tomb and as

far as I can tell, nothing's been

disturbed. But any rate, everything's

still locked. And Dr. Metta says that

he's sure that nobody's been near it in

ages. But I'm very uneasy.

Which room did you say? Oh,

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do you think he was listening? I don't

know.

But you see, Foster, the clerk, who had

charge of the keys, was recommended by

Dr. Manetta.

>> My main recreation? Well, music upon

what I would do with my spare time if I

had any. My patients are poor but

numerous, but they are quite unique.

They always pay their accounts promptly.

Dr. Manetta has a great reputation which

extends far beyond the county borders.

>> It's lucky that his patients are honest

because he'd never send them any bills.

>> No, no, no. There you are wrong, my

friend. Even a country doctor must live.

Money means nothing to me. But it seems

to be an obsession with my trades

people. If I can manage a meal a day and

two pairs of stockings, that's all I

ask. Just as long as she's got a few fur

coats on the side.

>> Like myself, you are a simple soul. I'm

quite sure we are the happiest. Dr.

Manetta has quite a number of visitors

who are not patients. They come to see

his weird collection.

>> What do you collect, doctor?

>> Instruments of torture.

>> Is Mr. Havlock joking?

>> Oh, no, no, no, no. I think I ought to

explain that my interest is purely

antiquarian. Although perhaps I have a

slight personal interest.

>> Oh, and what is that?

>> I am Spanish by descent. My family

claims one of their ancestors the

famous, or perhaps I should say the

infamous Thomas deto.

>> Now, what do I know about him?

>> Wasn't he the grand inquisitor?

>> Correct. He reduced torture to a fine

art barbarism.

>> It served its purpose.

>> You're surely not attempting to justify

its use.

>> Why not? Be

>> careful, Martin. It's a trap. He's only

arguing for the sake of argument.

>> Nevertheless, I'd like to hear the case

for torture.

>> It is based on the principle that only

the guilty had anything to confess.

>> Yes, but that's basically unound. There

is such a thing, you know, as a false

confession.

>> True. You have discovered the flaw in

the argument. Frequently, the innocent

confessed to sins of which they were not

guilty, while many a true heretic

suffered martyrdom in silence.

>> Well, I'm glad we're living in a more

enlightened age.

>> I wonder if we are. Tomorrow you must

visit my little collection. It is a

queer collection, both ancient and

modern.

>> Does it include the dentist's drill?

>> Shall we take coffee in the hall?

>> Why doesn't your client ever come home

to this lovely place?

>> I'm afraid I can't answer that question

except by suggesting that he's a crazy

young man with more money than cents.

>> Tombs and torture chambers. Don't they

have any simple pastimes in this place?

>> Oh, maybe we can get the doctor to stage

us a little public execution.

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This is so peaceful. I could stay here

for 100 years, couldn't you, June?

>> Oh, so that's the way it is, huh?

>> Well, the storm is over and the moon is

up.

Oh, bravo. You must be a genius to

conjure music out of that old croc.

>> Well, the moon's up. What about looking

at the tomb?

>> I couldn't think of a more romantic

idea.

>> I understood that you all wish to visit

the tomb.

>> Not me. If I go calling on corpses, I

generally pick a sunny day for it.

>> Oh, please forgive me, but I've just

remembered that I have to visit a

patient, so I shall not be able to

accompany you to the tomb. Havlock will

show you the way. I'm overdue already. I

should be waiting to join you in a game

of Bakarov when you return. Excuse me.

Come to Esther. Not

I don't like any of this business. I I

wish I was out of it.

>> Well, they've arrived.

>> We saw them. What do you want us for?

>> The girl went to see Havlock. He

discovered he had lost the self at keys.

Mr. Martin was interested.

>> Well, what about it? What does he know

anyway?

>> Oh, nothing very much. But he is an

inquisitive young man. He may prove a

nuisance to us.

>> What have we got to worry about? He

can't do anything about Silva until he's

a body to prove it.

>> And he can't open the tomb without the

keys. Anyway, the girl isn't a

beneficiary as long as young John's

alive.

>> Just the same for your own safety. You

must get back the key.

>> There's another matter to discuss. Our

share out is overdue. Oh, don't you

worry about that. You get the money.

>> Meanwhile, we have six keys between us.

>> And the girl has the seventh.

>> And the girl has the seventh.

>> But we must be gentle with her. She

plays shop divinely. Hey,

>> you've been there before, haven't you,

Mr. Hoff?

>> Yes, I was there this afternoon. You

sure you won't come to the M Baker?

>> No thanks. If I want any jetties, I'll

get them out of a bottle.

>> I believe your old families bury

themselves in grand style.

>> Yes, when the death juices allow.

Could I please have a dinner? Did it I

mean a dinner? Oh, I'm terribly sorry.

>> Is it far? No, to the left of the mill

house where the doctor keeps his torture

gadgets. He's a que chap. Needa,

>> I think he's rather jolly.

>> Yes. Always brings the poisoner.

Here we are. Cheerful place, isn't it?

Oh no,

it's open.

That's strange. I'm sure it's closed

when I was here this afternoon.

So flocking

your torch down here a moment, will you?

>> Well, yeah.

Tire marks. Has any large car van been

around here recently?

>> Well, I've stick it very probable.

The could the cottage

to the house.

Come on, let's go inside.

>> I don't understand those marks.

Something queer is going on here.

Well, I can think of nicer ways to spend

even.

>> Some nightclubs are not much better.

There have been people here recently.

A woman among them. But the gates always

kept locked.

>> We found it open.

>> True. And I can't explain that. Where's

this door with the seven locks? Uh, down

here at the end.

>> One thing's certain, this door has been

open for several years.

Maybe you'll stick a moment, Mr.

was not afraid someone might wake him

up.

>> I've explained to you that he'd had the

family jewels put in there with him.

Don't ask me why. His will dictates that

they are to be given to John's bride on

our wedding day.

>> If the keys hadn't been stolen, how many

would we have had?

>> Seven with Miss Lansstone. Well, with

your permission, I'd like to try this

one. Certainly you do.

>> If your family heirlooms have been

stolen, then it's a matter for the

police.

Ah, that's the one. Spring lock.

Well, even if they haven't, I have no

right to probe in there. As perspective,

Miss Landown, what are your wishes?

>> Silva knew something about that tomb

that causes death. I'd hate to disturb

the family ghosts, but I should like to

know what it was.

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I think you'll be wise to dump your

responsibilities on the public trustee.

It's not too late to do it now. From

what I've seen and heard, I should

advise it.

Well, it's locked. How did that happen?

>> But just the wind.

>> No, it couldn't possibly have been

there.

>> I told you it was self locking. Only the

locks the other side.

But try again.

>> Good. It's locked. All right. Here's the

key.

>> Well, if we're going to stay here all

night, I need a toothbrush.

>> You're not scared, are you?

>> Frankly, I am. I feel sure that some

malignant forces are working against us.

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shot, wasn't it? You bet it was.

>> I love frolicking and morgs.

>> What you doing?

>> The man went through the trees into the

bushes.

I wonder where his bullet went.

It will tell us who killed Silver and

what other things we want to know.

>> Struck over here. I heard it.

>> Look,

Peppo.

Beo, you know you're Dr. Manetta. Little

monkey. Come and fetch that key. Oh,

come along. Come here.

>> Come along. Come along. There's a good

monkey. Come on.

Be

>> I've looked all around, sir. But he was

on my shoulder until he jumped into the

bushes. Oh, don't stab. Go and find him.

>> Be.

>> Well, sweetie, I think we owe you quite

a lot.

>> Mr. Martin, murder's been attempted.

What do you propose to do about it as a

police officer? I am a private citizen,

Mr. Havlock, and as such, I prefer to do

precisely nothing. What? The key is

stolen and murder attempted, and you

propose to do nothing at all? Only for

tonight. Tomorrow I may do quite a lot.

But we may never see tomorrow.

>> No, Mr. Havlock, don't spoil my lovely

evening.

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>> Before,

>> is he the dear one?

>> Oh, no, no. He is just my little monkey.

A lonely man's only friend. But he is

somewhere. He was on my shoulder and

then he jumped into the bushes.

>> Glen, we got locked into the tomb.

>> A mere accident.

>> We um lost the key. Your little monkey

found it for us.

>> Yes, he's very clever.

>> But he has his stupid moments.

Uh, someday when my patients either

desert me or die, I am thinking of

opening my little collection to the

public.

>> After what happened last night, I can't

help feeling that our presence here is

far from welcome.

Avlock seems to think that Manet is in

some scheme to rob the tomb

>> for the jewel.

>> Yes, but you know, I'm beginning to

believe that there's more in this

business than just the mere theft of a

few family heirlooms.

>> Do you suspect Manette?

On fact, no. On his looks.

Why not?

>> Well, here we are.

>> Get a load of

Now that is a collection of poison

drinking cups. This one belonged to

Lucretia Borg. You'll have to take my

word for it.

Come here. I'll show you something.

Those leg shackles are 18th century.

>> And what's that?

>> This was called the vagrant's mask. It

was fitted over the victim's head.

This part was pressed against the eyes.

Then it was screwed up tightly.

I leave the rest to your imagination.

>> Sweet little collection.

>> Yes, I think I'm going to stick to

cigarette pictures.

>> What's the stage show for?

>> A page of history.

>> Not Magna Carta.

>> No, it is the Inquisition in session. It

is reconstructed from an incident in

which my own family took part, not as

the victims.

I also have a choice collection of

branding.

>> Yes, we could do with some of those at

the yard. Some people are most reluctant

to talk.

>> Ah, for that I recommend this.

The iron maiden of Toledo, a great

favorite of Ferdinand of Castile. She

was a queen of terrors in 1484.

An original preserved for over 400

years.

>> She looks quite charming to me.

>> Yes, I always distress charming women on

principle.

>> Oh, you are so right. Let me show you

something.

>> Would you like to play the part of the

victim?

here.

>> The Iron Maiden was no angel, I assure

you.

And if the victim hadn't confessed, by

the time the knives descended,

he kept his secret for good.

[Music]

There will be no collection.

>> Thought it'd be a swell thing for making

backward guys propose.

>> They show great imagination. Don't you

agree?

I smell coffee. Glenda, aren't you going

to join us?

>> No. The doctor's going to show us.

>> Oh,

>> fragrance. He's been the wars.

>> What do you mean? Did

>> you see the new bandage on his wrist?

>> No.

I've seen something odd in that place.

>> Odd? I could think of a better word.

>> No, no. I mean something that struck me

particularly as being odd.

Did I ever tell you about that picture

in Silva's room in the nursing home?

>> No.

>> Well, I didn't realize at the time what

it represented.

Now I know what it was.

It was a picture of a Spanish priest, an

inquisitor, and I've just seen it in

that old mill or an exact copy.

>> Well, that's funny because it certainly

wasn't in the nursing home when Sneed

searched the place.

>> Manetta must have been connected with

that nursing home.

>> It was he that recommended the Clark

Foster to Hlock.

>> Do you think it's possible that Manetta

murdered the heir?

My dear

>> and Craig's bandage. Did you mean it was

he you shot it?

>> It could have been, but who's going to

tell us he can't?

Hello. Telegram for Martin.

All right. Yeah, I'm ready.

Yeah.

Mhm.

Right. I'll read it back to you. Can you

come yard today? Discuss case as friend.

Have some news for you. Regards, Andy

received 11:15 a.m.

Thank you.

Havlock's coming to town with me. I'll

be back in the morning. You know, I hate

leaving you.

>> No, we'll be all right. This isn't a

Victorian age, you know. No, you get me

wrong. I mean, I don't like leaving you.

>> Oh, well, you'll be back in the morning.

>> Yes. And when I do come back, I may have

something to tell you.

>> Can you tell me now?

>> No time, place, or wrong.

>> It can't be very important.

>> Oh, yes, it is. It's the most important

thing of all.

>> Ready, Martin?

>> Yes. Coming. You'll take care of

yourself, won't you?

>> I told you I love adventure.

>> Yes. I'm beginning to wish cooking had

won when you tossed that coin.

Oh,

>> those letters of John Self. Can I see

them?

>> Yes. I'll drop off at my office and

bring them over.

>> I hope you're right about Manetta.

>> I'm sure I am. If Manetta's in this, he

won't dare come out into the open. So,

we need not worry about Miss Lamdown or

her friend.

>> June's all right. She can take care of

herself.

Well,

>> Manetta and the Cody are in some racket

together. They bump Silva and dispose of

the body

>> in a plane van.

>> What?

>> I was just coming to that. A woman who

lives opposite the nursing home notices

a plane van outside the place on the

night the lands down girl is there.

>> Why the devil didn't you tell me that

before? You

>> didn't ask me. Listen, Andy. I was down

at the sofa bault last night and in the

mud outside there were the tire marks of

a large car. A van. Probably the van you

Mrs. Watset saw. Andy, the solution of

Silva's disappearance is in that tomb.

Probably.

>> Now listen, June and Havlock were with

me. Somebody locked us in that tomb and

started a shooting match. I found a

slug. I've got it here.

>> I see.

I should say that had been fired through

a 38 auto. I'll get the expert to check

up.

>> Come in,

>> Mr. Havlock. So,

>> you've been very quick.

>> Yes, I don't want to waste time. This

affair is getting on my nerves. Oh, this

is Inspector Sne.

You'll have to excuse him. He's never

conscious till after lunch.

I've brought the Selfford letters. Just

a few of the more recent ones. That's

fine.

>> You certain letters were from John

Selfford?

>> Oh, positive. Though I've not seen him

for some time. I know his handwriting.

When did you last see him? Oh, about u

four years ago. He hasn't been home

since. No. Uh not to my knowledge. But

doesn't that strike you as being a bit

odd?

>> Yes. But then I know his idiosyncrasies.

>> I D I O S Y N C R A C I S.

Yes, Mr. Havlock. You must realize,

Martin, that I have no right to prevent

a man of 21 from seeing the world on his

own money. Besides, as I've told you,

his health isn't at all good. He needs

sunshine.

>> What's wrong with him?

>> Paralysis of the right hand. P A R A

>> I know. I know. So, he's left-handed

>> completely. Have you come to any

conclusions?

>> We um have certain theories. I hope

you'll get the matter straightened out.

It's most worrying. If there's any way

that I can help you, I

>> Well, if you'll let us do the worrying,

sir. In the meantime, will you look

after this key for me?

>> Oh, I'd much rather not have the

responsibility. I wish you would, sir.

Inspector Steve and I are returning to

Selfford in the morning and I think it

will be safer in your keeping.

>> Are you expecting trouble?

>> Well, you'll never know.

>> Well, I shall be at my office if you

want me.

>> Good morning, Inspector.

>> He's worn out. He's been awake all the

morning.

What are you concentrating again?

>> Self left-handed. That ought to help.

Yeah.

>> What about these letters?

>> I'll have them sent down to the

handwriting expert.

>> I'll take him down there myself. I

suppose he is still a dolphin street.

>> Yes. D O L F I N.

The writer of these was a young man of

30 to 35.

Anything else?

>> Yes. The paper was manufactured in

England, but a lot of it finds its way

abroad. One thing more. Which hand were

they written with?

>> The right.

The right.

Listen, Eddie. I'm on something big.

Those letters were written with a right

hand. And John Selfford's right hand is

paralyzed.

Going to have to miss your beauty sleep.

You're coming down to Selfford with me

tonight.

>> The night sleep? I should say not. I've

been working hard. Look.

Miles too big. It'll never fit. Harry,

I've changed my mind. I'm making it for

somebody else.

>> Who? Cornelius, you know, that nice

detective friend of Dicks.

>> But Pete, what's happening?

Look, look, Beo's got it. Hey, Mom. Come

down here. Oh, look at him now. Beo,

come down here at once.

Beo, come down here. Come on, little

Betho. Come to auntie.

Be careful. Naughty Beck.

Talk about a bull in a china shop. Beo,

come down. Beo. Beo, come down here at

once. If he doesn't stop soon, there

won't be any jumper for Canelius.

>> Oh, look at him now. Hey, monk, come

down here. Perhaps he doesn't understand

English.

Be careful.

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[Music]

[Music]

Look, I've seen it before.

>> No, not this one.

>> Well, now let's get this straight. You

had it here.

>> I gave it to Dick.

>> So what? This may be one of those stolen

from heavlock. You mean the doctor

pinched them? Well, he may know who did.

Why should he be mixed up in it? For

half a million pounds of self jewels.

Maybe. I'm going to tell Dick.

>> Well, there's the phone.

>> No, not from here. I'm suspicious of

everybody now. Dick said he'd be back in

the morning. I want to tell him right

away. I'm going to phone from the

village.

Guess I'll make him a pair of socks

instead.

Well, what did she find?

Saw. Watch out. Beu unearthed under the

keys. The girl has it. Craig saw it in

her hand. You must get it back. Where is

she?

>> I saw her going towards the road. Looked

as if she was off to the village.

>> Better still, we don't want any trouble

here. You must get the car out and

follow her. She mustn't reach the

village. Take her to the codies. You

understand?

>> My judge's writing, not kidnapping.

>> I advise you not to argue. It frays my

nerves.

[Music]

Bring her in here.

>> Turn up on the head.

>> I'll attend, sir.

The girl's here. Give me a drink, will

you?

>> The mate.

>> I'd rest if I were you.

>> I'll get your seditive.

>> Why am I here?

>> You've had an accident.

>> You've been unfortunate.

again.

Wait,

>> is she all right?

>> Yeah, she feels thirsty. So do you

evidently. I'm going to get her a

sedative.

>> Did you get the key?

>> Yes.

>> Let's have it. I got to get back. The

governor will be waiting. He's not

getting it.

>> Why not? What's the idea? Come on, hand

it over. Take it easy.

>> Manessa owes us money. That's right,

Bever.

>> Yes. Our share is overdue. We should

have had it 3 weeks ago.

>> Well, we'll hold this and the girl till

he comes across.

>> You can't do it. The girl will be

reported missing and the cops will cover

this place like an epidemic. That is up

to Meta. If he moves fast, he can save

with all a lot of unpleasantness.

Call him up. Kidnapping, blackmail.

What's going to happen next?

MCOM 43. Tell him to come over

>> with the money.

>> Hello. Is that you, doctor?

>> Yes. This is Dr. Manetta speaking.

How is the patient?

Patient? Don't you understand? Doctor,

>> this is Cody Manetta. We've got the key,

but we're keeping it till we get our

split. I will come and see the patient

at once.

>> One of my patients is very, very ill.

I'm afraid I shall have to leave you.

>> Oh, just as we were beginning to get

acquainted, too.

>> That is one of the drawbacks of my

profession. Excuse me, please.

It's my guess that John Selfford's been

murdered or he's being held captive by

Manetan company.

Someone,

probably Cody, is cashing the checks

abroad. Manetta is managing the forging

business from this end and sending the

letters to Cody so that he can post them

to Havlock.

See,

>> I heard you.

Well, we'll see what the two man covers.

>> Well, how do you like it?

>> I'm not crazy about it.

>> What? Are you nervous?

>> I'll let you know if I want you to hold

me hand.

any of them?

>> Yes, there are quite a few generations

boxed up here.

Hey, this one looks interesting. Give me

a hand, Andy.

the marks. This thing's being tampered

with recently.

>> Yeah. Hold the torch, Andy.

They did their job in a hurry. Screws

are loose.

Torchy

>> silver.

>> Yes, from the description J Mansion down

gave me.

>> Fits the one we've got at the yard, too,

>> Andy. We've got enough evidence to pin

this on Manetta.

>> I doubt it. Where's your motive?

>> Sila had to be silenced. He sent for

June Lands down to tell her what

happened to John Sulford, but he was

shot before he could speak. There's your

motive.

>> Right.

[Music]

Better question, Vanetta?

>> No, I want you to hold your hand.

There's still a lot in this business we

know nothing about.

>> Is that the door?

>> Yes,

that's where the real mystery lies.

Come on, let's go. I'll be glad to.

This place will keep me awake tonight.

Hello, Glenda. Where's everybody?

>> Thank heavens you're here at last. I'm

scared stiff.

>> Oh, don't worry. Here's Cornelius to

comfort you. Where's June?

>> She went out to phone you. She found

another one of those keys. And she

didn't want a phone from here, so she

went to the village.

>> Is Manetta in?

>> No. He went out a while back to visit

one of his patients. That dumb servant's

gone, too. Gee, am I glad to see you

two.

>> Does Maneta know that June's got that

key?

>> I don't know.

There's your girlfriend.

>> Don't be vulgar and take your hat off.

Hello.

Who? Oh, Mr. Havlock. Here's Martin

here.

>> Well, let's hear Martin. I'm at my

office and a letter arrived this morning

from Lord Shelford.

>> What? Another one in the same

handwriting?

>> Yeah. And he's on his way to Shelford

Mana. He's back in England.

>> You'll be there at about 8:00.

>> It's 20 minutes.

>> Uhhuh. And I'm coming down in the

morning.

>> But

>> hello.

>> Oh, nothing. Goodbye.

>> Did he say self was turning up?

>> Yes, it's about 8:00.

>> Live after all, huh? So it seems.

Gosh, I I feel like a man who's been

walking in one direction and then

suddenly finds himself going in the

other. Never experienced it.

>> Walking?

>> Not me.

>> And I'd got everything set. Forged

letters,

visits of Cody abroad, changing of the

checks, everything. And now Sulford's

got to turn up and explain it all.

>> There's one thing he'll never be able to

explain.

>> What's that? The murder of Silva. That's

one from Anetta.

>> Yeah, well that's busted now because

there's no motive.

Can't be wrong.

>> Can't be.

>> Well, while you're arguing the finer

points of justice, how about June?

>> Well, I'm going to wait until Sulford

arrives. And if she hasn't turned up by

then, I'll go down to the village and

look for her.

Is she awake?

>> No. She must have had a heavy blow.

>> Concussion probably. What's the game?

Got to scare me.

Vanessa,

>> go on. Let him in.

I am sorry to have kept you waiting, but

when I received your pressing

invitation, my car was not available.

Well, I hope you have decided to adopt a

more reasonable attitude.

>> Where's the money,

>> my dear Cody? Did you imagine I carry a

sum like that in loose cash?

>> When do we get her?

>> Shall we say tomorrow?

>> All right, but no later.

That's better. I knew you would be

sensible about it. An

color, open that window. It is like an

oven in here.

And now may I trouble you for the key?

>> Oh, no. Tomorrow. In return for the

money.

>> I must have it at once. What's the

hurry? We are opening the tomb tonight.

Your what? And I shall also require the

other two keys in your possession.

We had a right to be consulted about any

change of plan.

>> There's no time. The police know too

much already. Unless we move quickly,

they will carry out the whole story.

>> You're nothing. The police won't find

out the truth unless they open the tomb.

And they'll need dynamite to do that.

No, Manetta. We'll keep the keys.

>> Really, Anne? You are being as stupid as

your husband.

>> K House, do you want to wait the girl?

>> You refuse to give up the keys

>> until we're paid? Yes. Then we'll return

yours. We're not partying with ours.

They're too good a security.

>> You're both being very unwise.

No. Stop.

You'll You'll never get away with this.

Pull yourself together, you fool. Get

the keys.

I'll have yours, too. Take the blasted

thing. I'm through the whole rotten

business anyway. I'm getting out. That

is where you are mistaken.

Drive to the vaults. Craig knows what to

do when you get there. I'll follow in

C's car.

>> What about the girl?

>> I look after her.

[Music]

[Music]

Good evening. May I introduce myself?

I'm John Sulford. Dr. Manetta is

expecting me.

>> Oh, yes, of course. Is my My name's

Martin. I'm a friend of the doctors. How

do you do?

I I'm afraid the doctor is not expecting

you here this evening.

>> But I wrote to Havlock, my solicitor.

>> Oh, yes, I know. Unfortunately, the

doctor was out when Mr. Havlock called,

and I took the message myself. Then

you'll be very surprised when he sees me

here. It's many years since I've been

home.

>> Yes. I I wonder you spend so much of

your time abroad when you've got such a

lovely place as this. I'm afraid I have

to. Doctor's orders, you know. Oh,

Glenda. Um, this is Lord Sulford.

>> Hia. How you do? This is my friend

Cornelius Sneed. How do you do?

>> I travel a lot. You see, I'm debard for

most of the social activities of the

country. My arm makes things a little

difficult. Yes, you must find it a great

handicap. Oh, one gets used to it. We

spend quite a time admiring your

beautiful possessions.

>> Yes, they must have cost a packet.

>> Some very fine pieces of porcelain. That

um vase for instance.

Well, my father was a very ardent

collector, but that I imagine belongs to

Dr. Manetta. I don't ever remember

seeing it before.

>> Exquisite piece, don't you think so,

Cornelius?

>> Yes, Chinese, I should think.

>> Um, yes, probably about Ming.

>> No, much earlier than that.

>> Oh, no, no, Ming.

>> Now, look at the markings.

>> Yeah, that's no proof. It's the design

that matters.

>> Design my foot.

>> What do you say, Lord Sulford?

>> Well, I haven't seen it yet. Oh,

>> no, of course not. Here, catch.

What the devil does this mean?

>> Well, caught Lord Sulford.

Why?

>> If he's Lord Sulford, I'm Mary, Queen of

Scots. Good work, Martin.

>> Take these things off. Not until you

explain how that paralyzed arm of yours

came to life so suddenly.

>> The first time I meet a real lord, he

turns out to be a phony.

Don't you give me the horse laugh, you

eight.

>> Hello

there. Hello. Give me the nearest police

station.

>> Nick, how about June?

>> As soon as the police arrive, I'm going

to organize a search.

>> You think that?

>> I don't want to think.

>> Hi. Stop. I say

please stop.

Hi,

please stop.

Thank you. I want to go to Selfford

Mana, but I'm not quite sure which way.

I'm very grateful to you. I lost my way.

I said I lost my way,

>> but fortunately I found you.

Where's Manetta? Where's Miss?

>> Well, if my eyes don't deceive me,

that's a 38 auto. Remember, Andy.

Boy. Oh boy. Now we're getting

somewhere.

[Music]

sleeping peacefully.

>> Look what I found. Tom Pauler.

>> Know him?

>> Sure. He's one of the best penman in the

business.

>> For J.

>> Yes. There's the answer to your selfless

letters. Where's Miss Lone?

>> Get off, Andy. I'll make you talk.

>> Hey, none of your back room methods.

>> All right, I'll tell you everything.

It'll help me, won't it?

>> Depends what you got to say.

>> Manito's got the girl. She was at Cody.

I took her there.

>> Where's that?

>> About two miles away, but they'll have

left by now.

>> Answered Gender. That'll be the police.

>> Go on. I'll keep an eye on the onearmed

Wonder.

>> Where was Manetta going? To the tomb.

That's where you'll find it, inspector.

At the tomb.

>> The tomb?

[Music]

[Music]

[Music]

Drop it, man. I got you covered. Look

out.

[Music]

Self-defense.

>> Havlock.

>> The lawyer. That's one for the book.

>> So, he was in it, too.

>> I wonder what he came here for.

>> Get this out of the tomb.

>> I think this is going to tell us all we

want to know.

>> Looks like a death toy.

>> It is. Who's young John Sulford's

Andy? He died when he was 11 years of

age. That's 10 years ago.

So this is the secret of the door with

the seven locks.

>> So you were right.

And all that time Havlock and Co were

milking the estate and sending that

young stoogge abroad to collect the

money.

>> Incidentally, I wonder who he is.

>> Here, give me the light a moment.

Look, the names are all here. Havlock,

Cody's Silver Caller.

>> It's made out by Manetta.

>> That's funny. I wonder why they all

signed the certificate.

>> That's what Manetta is going to tell us.

>> Help!

Look,

>> you better go and get your police to

look after the body. I'm going after

Manetta.

I think I know where I can find him.

>> Richard.

Richard,

help.

Help.

Help!

Richard!

Richard!

[Music]

Good evening, doctor. I can save you the

trouble of going to the tomb. Are you

aware of going there, won't you?

>> You seem to know a great deal about my

movements.

>> You'll be surprised just how much I have

learned since your partner, Mr. Havlock,

opened the tomb.

>> I congratulate you.

>> Where's Miss Landown?

>> Oh, no, no, no. Please, Mr. Martin.

Surely as a detective, it is your job to

find that exactly what I'm going to do.

[Music]

Heat.

[Music]

Heat.

[Music]

Oh, dear me.

Let me out.

>> Of your own medicine, Dr. Melissa. Let

me out. Let me out.

[Music]

Let me out.

>> Where's Miss Landsdale?

>> Let me out and I'll kill you. Not until

you tell me where she is.

>> Let me out. Let me out.

>> Speak it.

>> Release me

>> now. Run out for God's sake. Let me out.

[Music]

[Music]

Let me out of it.

What the hell's going on here?

>> What it look like?

>> What have you been up to? A bit of a

third degree or something?

>> Well, he asked for it.

>> Would you get me some water, please?

There is a tap in the corner.

You

>> know very well the police can't use

those methods.

>> I'm not in the police. I resigned.

Manetta, where's Miss Landown? We're

charging you with murder, so you might

>> Wait a minute. Don't make this official.

Dr. Manetta, I arrest you on a charge of

having been concerned with the late

Edward Havlock in the murder of Edward

Silva. Hon or about?

>> Let us take the usual warnings for

granted.

So Havlock is dead.

>> You were shot resisting arrest.

>> A weak fool, our friend Havlock, but we

made good use of him.

>> Where's Miss Lans down? Let us take the

facts in the order of their importance.

I quite understand your anxiety, Mr.

Marty.

>> Tell me first what you discovered in the

tomb.

>> This

What's it mean?

>> A joint confession of guilt.

>> The air was murdered. No, John Sul had

died from natural causes. The people

that signed that document were the only

ones that knew of his death.

They were well paid to hold their tops.

>> I have luck.

>> Have a look as executive of the estate

provided the money, but the whole scheme

was mine.

>> Why was the certificate put there? as an

insurance against double deal. Also,

each member of the syndicate was given

one of the seven keys.

Here they are.

I got them back from Heavlock when the

tomb was opened.

>> You found Silva's body in the vault?

>> Yes. And you will find the Codies there,

too. A suitable place for the dead.

Don't you agree?

>> Where are the Codies?

>> Small fry that had to be liquidated.

Triple murder, eh?

>> Well, the penalty for three is no

greater than for one. Craig did the

killings.

He had quite a flare for

>> the so-called heir.

>> Havlock's son.

>> But he told me he was dead years ago.

>> It was John Sulford who died. From then

on, Havlock took his place. An

impersonation he carried out very

successfully

>> until tonight.

See

any more questions, gentlemen?

>> Yes. What about the self jurors?

>> Intact.

Too difficult to dispose of. Miss

Landsdown will inherit them. Also, the

remainder of the estate.

I think she will find we have left her

enough to satisfy a few simple takes.

Keep it, Mr. Martin, as a momento.

It was a poison cup that once belonged

to the stewards.

Unless the liquid I have released has

lost some of its potency.

My presence here

is a matter of seconds.

>> Where is Miss Landown? Where is he?

I gave you

too late.

What do you mean? You heard what he

said.

Gave me the answer.

Well, I'd be glad to see the bright

lights again.

Well, I guess this is one car ride I

won't have to walk home from.

>> Hey, wake up.

>> You know, if you were a poor girl and

deserving, I'd marry you.

>> I think so much of that, Arthur. I'll

give the money away to Glenda.

>> Oh, that's different.

>> Careful.

>> I thought you like living dangerously.

Can't a lady change her mind?

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