1 00:02:43,363 --> 00:02:46,491 You're gonna get a bullet in your back one of these days doing that. 2 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:50,534 I had to see you quick. I found the stuff. It's being loaded abnard the Presidente. 3 00:02:50,703 --> 00:02:52,398 - The Presidente? - Yeah. 4 00:02:52,572 --> 00:02:55,063 An old tramp steamer, tied up at Pier 52. 5 00:02:55,241 --> 00:02:56,868 Well, you've had your instructions. 6 00:02:57,043 --> 00:03:00,035 Nota chance of getting near that ship. There's a million guards. 7 00:03:00,213 --> 00:03:03,876 You know, don't you, if those Chemicals fall into certain hands, we're through? 8 00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:08,043 Sure, I know it. But I told you, that dnck's swarming with guards, Mr. Pareaux. 9 00:03:08,221 --> 00:03:10,621 Well, let's figure out another way, Grnck. 10 00:03:10,790 --> 00:03:12,417 That ship's gotta be stnpped. 11 00:03:12,592 --> 00:03:16,050 Those Chemicals must not reach South America. 12 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:23,894 [PHONE RINGING] 13 00:03:25,238 --> 00:03:26,967 - Helln. - Helln, Nita? 14 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:28,368 NITA: Yes. - Andre. 15 00:03:28,541 --> 00:03:31,510 NITA: Yes, Andre. - There's been a slight change of plan. 16 00:03:31,678 --> 00:03:34,476 Yes, l understand. I'll take care of it immediately. 17 00:03:34,647 --> 00:03:36,205 Goodbye. 18 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:39,342 I think we've given them the slip. 19 00:03:39,519 --> 00:03:41,817 Sir, are you sure that car was following us? 20 00:03:41,988 --> 00:03:45,321 - Only too sure. - Yes, sir. 21 00:04:03,142 --> 00:04:04,700 [DOORBELL BUZZES] 22 00:04:04,877 --> 00:04:07,141 That must be him. He had an appnintment for 8:00. 23 00:04:07,313 --> 00:04:09,440 He come in one of them limousines a block long. 24 00:04:09,616 --> 00:04:13,643 You hide in here sn you'll absolutely be in pnssessinn of all the facts of this case. 25 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:15,720 - Ynu think it'II be all right? certainly. 26 00:04:15,888 --> 00:04:19,756 Okay. This sounds like a very important case and Pop needs all the help he can get. 27 00:04:19,926 --> 00:04:22,019 You can't expect him to solve everything alone. 28 00:04:22,195 --> 00:04:23,219 He don't do bad that way. 29 00:04:23,396 --> 00:04:26,763 [DOORBELL BUZZING] 30 00:04:30,203 --> 00:04:31,227 I am, uh.. 31 00:04:31,404 --> 00:04:33,531 Mr. LaFnntanne n¡ the company n¡ the same name. 32 00:04:33,706 --> 00:04:36,607 - I want to see-- - Mr. Charlie Chan, the eminent detective. 33 00:04:36,776 --> 00:04:39,609 - I have a-- - At 8:00 and it's exactly 8:00 now. 34 00:04:39,779 --> 00:04:42,407 Come this way and Mr. Chan will be with you at once. 35 00:04:42,582 --> 00:04:44,140 Thank you. 36 00:04:44,384 --> 00:04:46,181 Right in there. 37 00:04:59,365 --> 00:05:02,823 - Wish pleasant good evening. - Gnnd evening, Mr. Chan. 38 00:05:03,002 --> 00:05:06,460 Charlie Mitchell sem me to you. He said that you might be able to help me. 39 00:05:06,639 --> 00:05:11,872 0h, yes. In this event, my humble talenfs at your dispnsal. 40 00:05:12,045 --> 00:05:14,946 Please to sit down and state case. 41 00:05:15,114 --> 00:05:17,844 I'm afraid I haven't any case, Mr. Chan... 42 00:05:18,017 --> 00:05:20,542 ...only a firm cnnvictinn that I have a secret enemy. 43 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:23,712 An implacable enemy who watches everything I do. 44 00:05:23,890 --> 00:05:28,452 CHAN: Well, a most gruesnme cnnvictinn. 45 00:05:28,628 --> 00:05:31,358 - You suspect someone? - I don't know exactly. 46 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:33,931 I only know that I'm followed Wherever I go. 47 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:36,660 It's driving me crazy. 48 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:39,168 Yes, oi course. 49 00:05:39,339 --> 00:05:43,673 Hnw long you have been shaking hands with trouble? 50 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:45,037 LaFONT ANNE: A cnume n¡ months. 51 00:05:45,211 --> 00:05:47,202 Ever since two men came to me with a prnpnsitinn... 52 00:05:47,380 --> 00:05:49,848 ...to ship a load of Chemicals abrnad, which I accepted. 53 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:52,450 Since then, there's been nothing but trouble. 54 00:05:52,618 --> 00:05:53,642 Yes. 55 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:58,189 You have infinite cnnfidence in all employees? 56 00:05:58,358 --> 00:06:00,622 LaFONTANNE: Everyone that knows anything about this deal. 57 00:06:00,793 --> 00:06:03,421 My office manager, Thompson, is above reprnach. 58 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:05,757 And my secretary happens to be my niece... 59 00:06:05,932 --> 00:06:08,992 ...who 'mheñted a inunh interest 'm the business irem her íather. 60 00:06:09,168 --> 00:06:15,164 Yes. You have any other suspicinus circumstance? 61 00:06:15,341 --> 00:06:17,969 I have a feeling that I was followed here tonight. 62 00:06:18,144 --> 00:06:19,441 Mr. Chan, Innk. 63 00:06:19,612 --> 00:06:22,945 Yes, was afraid you were about to notice him. 64 00:06:23,116 --> 00:06:25,050 Come out. 65 00:06:28,654 --> 00:06:35,423 Small assistant, second son, suffer from sinking spells of stupidity. 66 00:06:35,595 --> 00:06:37,222 I was only trying to help you, Pop. 67 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:41,128 L knew this was gonna be an exciting case and l wanted to get all the facts. 68 00:06:41,300 --> 00:06:43,666 This is a very interesting case, Mr. LaFnntanne. 69 00:06:43,836 --> 00:06:45,770 And 'u was a smart move to come to my pop. 70 00:06:45,938 --> 00:06:49,374 He'II get to the bottom of it...like that. 71 00:06:49,542 --> 00:06:54,002 He who takes whatever God send with smile... 72 00:06:54,180 --> 00:06:56,910 ...has learned Iife's hardest Iessnn. 73 00:06:57,083 --> 00:07:02,749 I persnnally find it difficult to achieve that smile. Heh. 74 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:03,946 I'm sorry, Pop. 75 00:07:04,123 --> 00:07:06,523 Yes. Well, please be sorry out of my sight... 76 00:07:06,692 --> 00:07:11,959 ...because while in it, vision blurs, and find self-control leaving me. 77 00:07:12,131 --> 00:07:13,928 Yes, Pop. 78 00:07:20,807 --> 00:07:22,798 That was a fine idea you had. 79 00:07:22,975 --> 00:07:25,102 You're now hip to the facts, ain't you? 80 00:07:25,278 --> 00:07:28,304 We're in pnssessinn of the ne plus ultra and the habeas corpus... 81 00:07:28,481 --> 00:07:31,041 ...which will help us in nur investigating of this case. 82 00:07:31,217 --> 00:07:32,445 Pnp's plenty sore. 83 00:07:32,618 --> 00:07:35,587 Nothing ventured, nothing nverheard. 84 00:07:36,255 --> 00:07:37,847 Anything else? 85 00:07:38,024 --> 00:07:42,154 Yesterday, a Miss Aguirre carne tn me with a Ietter of introduction from Owen Brennan. 86 00:07:42,328 --> 00:07:44,694 I saw Brennan today and he'd never heard of her. 87 00:07:44,864 --> 00:07:49,563 0h. Well, what about two men with you in chemical business? 88 00:07:49,735 --> 00:07:52,260 Castanarn and Von Scherbe, two fnreigners. 89 00:07:52,438 --> 00:07:54,201 They're okay as far as I know. 90 00:07:54,373 --> 00:07:57,274 I've only been associated with them in this one deal. 91 00:07:57,443 --> 00:08:01,436 I haven't gnt a clue, Mr. Chan. I-- There just isn't any. 92 00:08:01,614 --> 00:08:06,677 Yes. Well, sometimes most essential clue very difficult to find. 93 00:08:06,853 --> 00:08:10,254 But about this letter of introduction, you still have it? 94 00:08:10,423 --> 00:08:12,482 Yes, n¡ course. At my niüce. 95 00:08:12,658 --> 00:08:16,822 We'll be at your office at 10:00 in morning? 96 00:08:16,996 --> 00:08:20,056 Fine. And thank you very much, Mr. Chan. I'm very grateful to you. 97 00:08:20,233 --> 00:08:22,133 Not at all. 98 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:25,793 If matter not snlved, it is will of fate. 99 00:08:25,972 --> 00:08:31,501 But feel inclined to give fate small tussle. Heh, heh. 100 00:08:46,559 --> 00:08:48,151 LaFONTANNE: Thank you very much, Mr. Chan. 101 00:08:48,327 --> 00:08:51,854 TOMMY: Pop. Hey, Pop. BIRMINGHAM: Mr. Chan. Mr. Chan. 102 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:55,660 We found this guy prnpped up against the fence. 103 00:08:55,835 --> 00:08:57,769 Someone slugged me while I was in the car. 104 00:08:57,937 --> 00:08:59,962 Dnesn't that bear out everything I've said? 105 00:09:00,139 --> 00:09:03,165 Yes. You are in dangerous situation. 106 00:09:03,342 --> 00:09:06,573 Hope small talent: will be able to alleviate same. 107 00:09:12,718 --> 00:09:15,915 - Gnnd morning, Rene. - Gnnd morning, uncle. 108 00:09:16,088 --> 00:09:17,555 Mr. Chan will be here at 10:00. 109 00:09:17,723 --> 00:09:19,714 I don't want to see anyone else. understand? 110 00:09:19,892 --> 00:09:24,556 Yes. Mr. Von Scherbe and Mr. Castanarn are waiting for you in your office now. 111 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:27,062 0h, thank you. 112 00:09:30,803 --> 00:09:34,364 HENRY: This is Henry Glover bringing you your favorite string quartet from the_. 113 00:09:34,540 --> 00:09:36,906 CASTANARO: Good morning. VON SCHERBE: Good morning. 114 00:09:37,310 --> 00:09:41,337 - Anything wrong. Simon? - Why. no. no. nothing. 115 00:09:41,514 --> 00:09:43,505 [CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO] 116 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:45,651 Well, what's nn your mind this morning? 117 00:09:45,818 --> 00:09:49,982 Simon, we have nverlnnked one little matter in nur pannership agreement. 118 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:54,525 There is nothing to cover the situation which wiii arise ii one ni us dies. 119 00:09:55,995 --> 00:09:58,555 Von scheme think: n¡ everything. 120 00:09:58,731 --> 00:10:00,722 In order to provide for such an emergency... 121 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:03,630 ...I have drawn up an additional clause to nur agreement. 122 00:10:03,803 --> 00:10:07,603 "In the event of the demise of any of the principal: in this enterprise... 123 00:10:07,773 --> 00:10:10,003 ...it is hereby understand and agreed... 124 00:10:10,176 --> 00:10:16,115 ...that his interest shall reven in its entirety to the surviving principal: nr principal." 125 00:10:16,816 --> 00:10:18,340 We have already signed. 126 00:10:18,517 --> 00:10:22,510 The way I figure, Simon, it's wise to be prepared for anything in a deal like this. 127 00:10:22,688 --> 00:10:25,384 Well, I think I better cnnsult my niece before I sign this. 128 00:10:25,558 --> 00:10:27,458 She has a fnurth interest in this deal. 129 00:10:27,627 --> 00:10:31,085 But why bnther her? You're her guardian. You have full power of attnrney. 130 00:10:31,263 --> 00:10:34,323 Certainly nothing can happen to her. 131 00:10:35,134 --> 00:10:37,068 I'm beginning to wish I'd never gone into this. 132 00:10:37,236 --> 00:10:38,601 CASTANARO: Trying to back out again, Simon? 133 00:10:38,771 --> 00:10:40,932 No. But you know what perchlnric acid is. 134 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:45,134 If that stuff gnt out of hand, there wouldn't be a trace of that ship nr its crew left. 135 00:10:45,311 --> 00:10:47,939 We are too far in it now. That ship is going to sail. 136 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:50,578 And as soon as 'u does, nur wnrñes are over. 137 00:10:51,350 --> 00:10:54,877 Another thing, Simon, that ntüce manager n¡ yours_ Thompson... 138 00:10:55,054 --> 00:10:56,646 -...I don't trust him. - Why not? 139 00:10:56,822 --> 00:10:59,814 0h, yes, l was meaning to bring that up too. 140 00:10:59,992 --> 00:11:04,520 You see, a note drnpped to the right source could upset this whole applecan. 141 00:11:04,697 --> 00:11:07,097 He hasn't been with me long, but he's trustwnnhy. 142 00:11:07,266 --> 00:11:10,702 - Why don't you fire him and be certain? - Ynu let me manage my own affairs. 143 00:11:10,870 --> 00:11:13,896 After all. he had nothing to do with this proposition. 144 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:16,670 0h, very well. 145 00:11:16,842 --> 00:11:20,300 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 146 00:11:21,614 --> 00:11:23,605 See you later, Simon. 147 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:28,486 Mr. Chan should be here by now. 148 00:11:28,654 --> 00:11:31,680 Well, he isn't due yet for 20 minutes, uncle. 149 00:11:41,934 --> 00:11:45,597 - Gnnd morning, Miss Blanchette. - Gnnd morning, Oscar. 150 00:11:45,971 --> 00:11:48,166 I heard Mrs. Swenstrnm nn the air the other day. 151 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:49,773 She has such a beautiful voice. 152 00:11:49,942 --> 00:11:52,911 If you had a radio, you could hear her again. She'II be nn in afew minutes. 153 00:11:53,079 --> 00:11:54,103 Oh? 154 00:11:54,280 --> 00:11:56,976 - I want to see Mr. LaFnntanne. - Nnw, you know that's impossible. 155 00:11:57,149 --> 00:11:59,379 You're Keeping me from seeing your uncle. 156 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:02,112 No, I'm not. He's told me never to admit you. 157 00:12:02,288 --> 00:12:06,190 - He doesn't wanna see you. - He will see me, today. 158 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:08,984 Hello, Swenstrnm. 159 00:12:09,161 --> 00:12:11,254 SWENSTROM: LaFnntanne will see me, won't he, Thompson? 160 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:13,022 Well, I-- 161 00:12:13,199 --> 00:12:14,723 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 162 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:18,602 You're using my formula. You have a bnatlnad going out. 163 00:12:18,771 --> 00:12:20,864 - Where do I stand? LaFONTANNE: We bought your formula. 164 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:23,008 We gave you $500 for it, didn't we? 165 00:12:23,175 --> 00:12:26,474 Prnmised to make me a partner. Now you're washing me ou! n¡ the deaL. 166 00:12:26,645 --> 00:12:27,669 Read the contract. 167 00:12:27,847 --> 00:12:31,339 The small print at the bottom. That gives the Syndicate control over the formula. 168 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:33,280 - No, no. It's a lie. - Take him out. 169 00:12:33,452 --> 00:12:36,012 You're a crack, a thief, aliar. I'II kill you for this. 170 00:12:36,188 --> 00:12:38,588 - Get him out. -l'll kill you. 171 00:12:38,758 --> 00:12:42,319 Phone that pnliceman friend of yours. Get him here. I want that man arrested. 172 00:12:42,495 --> 00:12:43,519 - Uncle-- - Phnne him up. 173 00:12:43,696 --> 00:12:46,665 Snmebncbfs gotta get him ou! n¡ here. My He's 'm danger. 174 00:12:46,832 --> 00:12:50,029 - Leave before there's any more trouble. - Ynu'II have to throw me out. 175 00:12:50,202 --> 00:12:53,694 I'm going to see him if I have to stay here all day. 176 00:13:00,946 --> 00:13:03,915 [PHONE RINGS] 177 00:13:04,083 --> 00:13:05,846 - Sergeant Dansiger. RENE: Captain McNalley. 178 00:13:06,018 --> 00:13:08,612 Just a minute. For you, captam. 179 00:13:11,690 --> 00:13:13,180 - Helln. RENE: Pete? 180 00:13:13,359 --> 00:13:14,951 0h, hello, Rene, honey. 181 00:13:15,127 --> 00:13:17,891 There's a man here, and he's threatened to kill my uncle. 182 00:13:18,063 --> 00:13:21,226 - He what? - He pulled a gun and threatened to kill him. 183 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:23,595 We'II be right up there and take care of him. 184 00:13:23,769 --> 00:13:27,102 Trouble at the chemical works. Somebody: trying to bump off LaFnntanne. 185 00:13:27,273 --> 00:13:28,570 Let's gn. 186 00:13:29,775 --> 00:13:32,039 - He'II be right up. LaFONTANNE: Don't gn out there, Rene. 187 00:13:32,211 --> 00:13:33,576 That man's dangerous. 188 00:13:33,746 --> 00:13:35,270 No, he's not. 189 00:13:35,447 --> 00:13:39,349 He's just a poor, unhappy old man. 190 00:13:39,518 --> 00:13:42,749 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 191 00:13:48,694 --> 00:13:50,218 I'm sorry, Oscar. 192 00:13:50,396 --> 00:13:53,024 Sorry? None n¡ you intended to make me a partner. 193 00:13:53,199 --> 00:13:55,633 It was a swindle from the very beginning. 194 00:13:55,801 --> 00:13:58,599 That's not so. They paid you for it. I have the contract. 195 00:13:58,771 --> 00:14:00,739 - Ifs just as he said. - Ynu're all cracks. 196 00:14:00,906 --> 00:14:02,635 You stnle my formula. 197 00:14:02,808 --> 00:14:06,335 - Will you go now? Please go. - No. No, I'm going to stay. 198 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:09,242 I'm going to see him if I have to wait here until midnight. 199 00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:12,407 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 200 00:14:23,329 --> 00:14:25,763 There he is now waiting for us. 201 00:14:34,840 --> 00:14:36,239 - Hi, Rene. THOMPSON: Hello, Captain. 202 00:14:36,408 --> 00:14:37,670 - Hi. RENE: Hello, Pete. 203 00:14:37,843 --> 00:14:39,105 Where's your gunman? 204 00:14:39,278 --> 00:14:42,042 Right here. I'll let uncle know you're here. 205 00:14:42,448 --> 00:14:44,609 What's this all about, kid? 206 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:46,010 He doesn't answer. 207 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:48,745 I saw him in the window as we drnve up. 208 00:15:07,172 --> 00:15:09,367 Hum that guy outside. 209 00:15:18,617 --> 00:15:20,050 McNalley speaking. 210 00:15:20,219 --> 00:15:22,414 Accident at the LaFnntanne Chemical Company. 211 00:15:22,588 --> 00:15:23,987 Looks like a homicide. 212 00:15:24,156 --> 00:15:27,557 Yes, everything. Right away. 213 00:15:37,937 --> 00:15:39,199 Pete. 0h, Pete. 214 00:15:39,371 --> 00:15:40,963 Aw, take 'u easy_ kid. Take 'u easy. 215 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:43,404 [soaams] 216 00:15:46,946 --> 00:15:48,504 Captain. - Helln, Mr. Chan. 217 00:15:48,681 --> 00:15:49,909 Sergeant. 218 00:15:50,082 --> 00:15:52,277 I thought you were nn your way to San Francisco. 219 00:15:52,451 --> 00:15:56,353 Would have been had not been for appnintment with Mr. LaFnntanne. 220 00:15:56,522 --> 00:15:58,854 - Trust I'm not Iate. - Late? 221 00:15:59,024 --> 00:16:01,117 I'm afraid you're too Iate. 222 00:16:01,694 --> 00:16:04,254 He died no more than five minutes ago. 223 00:16:04,430 --> 00:16:05,897 Oh. 224 00:16:06,065 --> 00:16:09,865 Death, one appnintment we must all keep... 225 00:16:10,035 --> 00:16:13,198 ...and for which no time set. 226 00:16:24,783 --> 00:16:26,978 It's npen-and-shut. This is no murder, McNalley. 227 00:16:27,152 --> 00:16:29,552 As far as I can see, the man died of a heart attack. 228 00:16:29,722 --> 00:16:31,952 We have a man whn threatened him with a gun. 229 00:16:32,124 --> 00:16:35,855 Man would have to be dead whole year to be killed with this gun. 230 00:16:36,028 --> 00:16:38,758 Same have not been discharged for many means. 231 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:41,695 0h, is that so? May I have it, Charlie? 232 00:16:42,534 --> 00:16:44,695 I'll give you my report later with an autopsy. 233 00:16:44,870 --> 00:16:46,838 Well, thanks, doc. 234 00:16:47,072 --> 00:16:48,903 This looks like a cinch. 235 00:16:49,074 --> 00:16:51,634 This nu! Swenstrnm Waves a gun under LaFnntannSs nnse. 236 00:16:51,810 --> 00:16:53,801 The old man had a weak heart, it's cunains. 237 00:16:53,979 --> 00:16:56,777 That's the way it looks to me. Look that way to you, Charlie? 238 00:16:56,949 --> 00:16:59,941 Hmm. Looks sometimes are frightful Iiar. 239 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:01,518 [CHAN CHUCKLES] 240 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:06,014 [TONE DRONING ON RADIO] 241 00:17:15,234 --> 00:17:16,701 Oh? 242 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:20,134 Radio nn but no sound emerge. 243 00:17:20,305 --> 00:17:21,567 St range. 244 00:17:21,740 --> 00:17:24,470 Why radio should be nn? 245 00:17:24,877 --> 00:17:28,074 Uh, beautiful young woman still remain nn premises? 246 00:17:28,247 --> 00:17:31,478 - I'II get her for you, Mr. Chan. CHAN: Thank you sn much. 247 00:17:34,420 --> 00:17:37,514 Miss Blanchette, Mr. Chan would like to speak to you. 248 00:17:42,327 --> 00:17:46,286 Sn sorry attendance in presence of Iate uncle is distressing... 249 00:17:46,465 --> 00:17:48,695 ...but would like to question. 250 00:17:48,867 --> 00:17:52,826 Mr. LaFnntanne play radio in the morning? 251 00:17:53,005 --> 00:17:55,769 Why, yes, Iturned it nn myself. 252 00:17:55,941 --> 00:17:58,569 - He always played it when he was alone. - Oh, I see. 253 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:04,080 But radio now as quiet as custnmary church mouse. 254 00:18:04,249 --> 00:18:05,648 That's strange. 255 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:09,310 - It was repaired only a few days ago. - Oh. 256 00:18:09,488 --> 00:18:14,084 Well, will be sufficient for present. Thank you sn much. 257 00:18:23,735 --> 00:18:25,726 [TONE STOPS] 258 00:18:25,904 --> 00:18:28,395 Here: your trauma, Chame. Broken tube. 259 00:18:28,574 --> 00:18:31,737 Yes. Must agree. 260 00:18:31,910 --> 00:18:33,343 You want same? 261 00:18:33,512 --> 00:18:37,471 - Nn, I don't think so. - Oh, thank you. Thank you sn much. 262 00:18:45,824 --> 00:18:46,848 What's the idea? 263 00:18:47,025 --> 00:18:50,256 Well, have certain information. 264 00:18:50,429 --> 00:18:53,330 Mr. LaFnntanne was vicüm n¡ attempted kidnapping... 265 00:18:53,499 --> 00:18:55,399 ...in front of Chan house last night. 266 00:18:55,567 --> 00:18:57,330 0h, holding out nn me, huh? 267 00:18:57,503 --> 00:19:01,462 Well, patience very lovely virtue. 268 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:07,135 Your race, I perceive, does not regard patience with great favor. 269 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:09,439 - Must gn. - Why? 270 00:19:09,882 --> 00:19:14,251 Well, have great Curiosity about this radio tube... 271 00:19:14,419 --> 00:19:18,321 ...which you consider no! important. 272 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:22,650 Thank you. 273 00:19:25,964 --> 00:19:28,899 PETE: 0h, hello, Charlie. Still Chasing radio tubes? 274 00:19:29,067 --> 00:19:32,093 Most interesting development. 275 00:19:32,271 --> 00:19:34,102 I show you. 276 00:19:37,342 --> 00:19:39,469 - Heh. - Well? 277 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:44,514 Tubes manuiactured with aid n¡ Chemistry mends at state university. 278 00:19:44,683 --> 00:19:47,709 composed n¡ extranrdinary combination. 279 00:19:47,886 --> 00:19:51,447 Most fragile, would break very easily. 280 00:19:51,623 --> 00:19:54,820 What's that got to do with it? Charlie, I've come across something... 281 00:19:54,993 --> 00:19:57,052 ...that puts an entirely new cnmplexinn nn this case. 282 00:19:57,229 --> 00:19:59,925 - Om - This was found in the dead man's pocket. 283 00:20:00,098 --> 00:20:02,362 An agreement signed by him and his two partners... 284 00:20:02,534 --> 00:20:07,233 ...stating that 'ñ any n¡ them shnmd die, the survivnrs 'mheñt the business. 285 00:20:07,739 --> 00:20:10,799 - Excellent motive for murder. - You think so, Charlie? 286 00:20:10,976 --> 00:20:15,037 Same motive would also threaten other members of Syndicate. 287 00:20:15,214 --> 00:20:18,012 Say, that would affect Rene. 288 00:20:18,183 --> 00:20:21,084 - She owns nne-inunh n¡ the Syndicate. - Even so. 289 00:20:21,253 --> 00:20:25,713 Please tell me, Swenstrnm still repnse in arms of police? 290 00:20:25,891 --> 00:20:29,486 Yeah. The Iunacy boys are giving him a going over. 291 00:20:29,661 --> 00:20:34,121 Charlie, I still think that Swenstrnm's attack affected the murdered man's heart. 292 00:20:34,299 --> 00:20:37,860 We prove that he's ready for the nuthnuse, and the case is finished. 293 00:20:39,304 --> 00:20:40,896 Hello, doc. 294 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:45,168 - Whafs the verdict? - There you are, sir. 295 00:20:46,845 --> 00:20:50,008 - Off his trolley, huh? - Nonsense. He's as sane as you are. 296 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:53,276 Heh-heh-heh. Hnnnrable doctor tarnish Iily with gilt. 297 00:20:53,452 --> 00:20:54,783 [PHONE RINGS] 298 00:20:54,953 --> 00:20:56,784 McNalley speaking. 299 00:20:57,155 --> 00:20:59,214 The autnpsy showed what? 300 00:20:59,391 --> 00:21:03,691 The chemicai anaiysis indicate: that LaFnntanne died irem poison gas. 301 00:21:03,862 --> 00:21:05,420 Poison gas? 302 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:07,064 But how could he be gassed? 303 00:21:07,232 --> 00:21:09,325 Ha, ha. That's for you to find out. 304 00:21:09,501 --> 00:21:12,595 You're the detective. I'm only the cnrnner. 305 00:21:13,238 --> 00:21:14,671 Yeah, but hnwn? 306 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:16,602 Smart gHY- 307 00:21:16,775 --> 00:21:18,834 Did you get that, Charlie? Poison gas. 308 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:22,469 Unless expert calculatinns very fnnlish... 309 00:21:22,648 --> 00:21:25,344 ...this similar to murder instrument. 310 00:21:25,517 --> 00:21:28,452 - Radio tube filled with gas, huh? - Possible solution. 311 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:32,613 - Ynu figure nn account of the broken glass? - With aid of university friends. 312 00:21:32,791 --> 00:21:37,285 I get it. The gun was a trick, a cover-up. Swenstrnm put that tube in the radio. 313 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:40,260 At precisem what moment? 314 00:21:41,166 --> 00:21:45,068 Mr. LaFnntannEs death is a terrific blow to us, gentlemen. 315 00:21:45,237 --> 00:21:48,468 If l ever saw a motive for murder, this paper is it. 316 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:51,040 Are we to consider nurselves under arrest? 317 00:21:51,209 --> 00:21:55,145 No. Now, Henri, the nfficer is only trying to do his duty. 318 00:21:55,314 --> 00:21:57,009 Pardnn, please. 319 00:21:57,182 --> 00:22:03,348 But were listening to radio in office while waiting for Mr. LaFnntanne? 320 00:22:03,522 --> 00:22:05,114 - Yes. - I see. 321 00:22:05,290 --> 00:22:10,728 And was radio playing when make depanure? 322 00:22:10,896 --> 00:22:12,523 Yes, Ithink so. 323 00:22:12,698 --> 00:22:15,496 L do not recollect anyone turning it off. Do you, Henri? 324 00:22:15,667 --> 00:22:18,295 L don't remember either. What has that got to do with it? 325 00:22:18,470 --> 00:22:22,429 - I guess that covers everything, gentlemen. - Again, pardnn please... 326 00:22:22,607 --> 00:22:27,476 ...but Von Scherbe Central European name, no? 327 00:22:27,646 --> 00:22:29,739 Bavarian. Well-- 328 00:22:30,816 --> 00:22:32,374 Why? 329 00:22:32,584 --> 00:22:35,712 Just Chinese Curiosity. 330 00:22:35,887 --> 00:22:38,515 Thank you se much. 331 00:22:40,692 --> 00:22:43,422 - We've covered everyone. - Oh, cnntradictinn, please. 332 00:22:43,595 --> 00:22:47,588 Still have infinite Curiosity to interview young woman... 333 00:22:47,766 --> 00:22:51,862 ...who visited LaFnntanne at office with letter of introduction. 334 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:55,370 Also would like name of gentlemen... 335 00:22:55,540 --> 00:22:58,941 ...who went through private papers in office at night. 336 00:22:59,111 --> 00:23:02,672 Yeah, but what about the guy that tried to kidnap him and stole his car? 337 00:23:02,848 --> 00:23:04,372 Patience. 338 00:23:04,549 --> 00:23:08,178 Must harvest vice beinre can bau u. 339 00:23:08,353 --> 00:23:09,786 Well, let's see. 340 00:23:09,955 --> 00:23:12,082 Sn far, we know that Swenstrnm had a mntive. 341 00:23:12,257 --> 00:23:15,351 That is, he thought he had. His formula. 342 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:18,428 Von Scherbe and Castanaro had plenty of motive. 343 00:23:18,597 --> 00:23:22,089 The dame with the letter and the guy that tried to steal LaFnntannEs car... 344 00:23:22,267 --> 00:23:23,666 ...what about them? 345 00:23:23,835 --> 00:23:29,000 Well, have great desire to make careful search of that car. 346 00:23:29,174 --> 00:23:33,668 Perhaps that may point finger to true path. 347 00:23:33,845 --> 00:23:35,745 Well, I've done everything I can. 348 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:39,111 I've sem out a special bulletin to the traffic squad. 349 00:23:39,584 --> 00:23:40,642 Both n¡ you bmndered. 350 00:23:40,819 --> 00:23:44,516 You must have, Nita, nr LaFnntanne wouldn't have gone to that Chinese detective. 351 00:23:44,689 --> 00:23:47,920 And you, I told you to be careful. 352 00:23:48,093 --> 00:23:50,755 What are you kicking about? LaFnntannSs ou! n¡ the way. 353 00:23:50,929 --> 00:23:53,523 Yes, but that Chinaman can probably identify you. 354 00:23:53,698 --> 00:23:55,029 So I'll attend to him too. 355 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:58,328 Within the next 24 hours, there's gonna be a dead Chinese detective. 356 00:24:00,539 --> 00:24:04,066 Hey, Tommy, l ain't going to investigate another parking place. 357 00:24:04,242 --> 00:24:07,769 This is the 15th time this morning. And my dogs is killing me. 358 00:24:07,946 --> 00:24:11,814 I've gnt a hunch this is gonna be the one. Pop says the Chinese are a psychic race. 359 00:24:11,983 --> 00:24:14,713 But if you don't want Birmingham Brown to fold up nn you... 360 00:24:14,886 --> 00:24:18,413 ...you better start that psychic going and full blast. 361 00:24:21,860 --> 00:24:24,761 Any chance a black Iimnusine been parked here a couple of days? 362 00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:27,956 Right there. I been wnndering when you gonna take it out. 363 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:30,658 - Ynu get your stub? - Nn_ Pop ¡urge! to give 'u to me. 364 00:24:30,836 --> 00:24:33,634 He couldn't even remember where he parked the car. 365 00:24:33,972 --> 00:24:36,566 - Well, Mobile Jones. - Birmingham 366 00:24:36,741 --> 00:24:38,140 - Hnw's you? - Hnw's everything? 367 00:24:38,310 --> 00:24:40,369 - Oh, man, fine. You know what? - Uh-huh? 368 00:24:40,545 --> 00:24:43,514 I was at home sleeping thinking about that money that I nwed you. 369 00:24:43,682 --> 00:24:47,015 And Ijust rnlled and tnssed and rnlled and tnssed and I couldn't sleep. 370 00:24:47,185 --> 00:24:51,451 Nothing would do but for meto get up out of my bed to come down here to tell you... 371 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:53,215 ...I can't pay you. 372 00:24:53,391 --> 00:24:55,825 Now you done üxed 'u se we both can't Heep. 373 00:24:55,994 --> 00:24:57,928 - Hnw come you can't pay me? BIRMINGHAM: Races. 374 00:24:58,096 --> 00:25:00,587 MOBILE: Races? I play the races, the low-down hnunds. 375 00:25:00,765 --> 00:25:01,789 - Hnunds? - Thafs it. 376 00:25:01,967 --> 00:25:03,935 - What kid n¡ race: you pray? - Hnrse vacas. 377 00:25:04,102 --> 00:25:05,433 - What track? - I play over-- 378 00:25:05,604 --> 00:25:06,866 That tracks crnnked. 379 00:25:07,038 --> 00:25:09,438 - Why don't you play over here? - Thafs where I Inst. 380 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:10,905 - Hnw much you lose? - I Inst-- 381 00:25:11,076 --> 00:25:12,373 You didn't have that much. 382 00:25:12,544 --> 00:25:15,274 - AII you had was-- - I Inst more than that. 383 00:25:15,614 --> 00:25:18,344 You know, I bet nn a horse over there and he didn't come in. 384 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:20,576 BIRMINGHAM: Was he that far behind? MOBILE: Sure was. 385 00:25:23,421 --> 00:25:26,185 MOBILE: Gnndness gracinus, Birmingham. Get right in there. 386 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:28,087 - See you, Mobile. - I'II be seeing you. 387 00:25:28,260 --> 00:25:30,888 [MOBILE E BIRMINGHAM SPEAKING IN FRENCH] 388 00:25:31,062 --> 00:25:32,791 MOBILE: AII right. 389 00:25:32,964 --> 00:25:34,124 H ey. 390 00:25:34,299 --> 00:25:36,199 There's 2 bucks nwing nn that car. 391 00:25:36,868 --> 00:25:38,529 [CAR HORN HONKS] 392 00:25:43,241 --> 00:25:47,234 Tommy, your psychic sure is working, and your nerves ain't bad neither. 393 00:25:47,412 --> 00:25:48,743 Wait till I show this to Pop. 394 00:25:48,914 --> 00:25:51,314 He's gonna be sorry for that bawling out he gave me. 395 00:25:51,983 --> 00:25:56,477 Captain_ what number n¡ missing LaFnntanne car? 396 00:25:56,655 --> 00:26:01,649 Well, let's see, 58357. 397 00:26:02,027 --> 00:26:04,325 - Charlie, there it is right ahead of us. CHAN: Same. 398 00:26:04,496 --> 00:26:07,226 Dansiger, force that car to head into the curb. 399 00:26:08,133 --> 00:26:09,794 [CAR HORN HONKING] 400 00:26:15,507 --> 00:26:19,136 AII right, get your hands up and get out of that car. Come nn. 401 00:26:22,380 --> 00:26:27,215 Pardnn, please, but this is adventurnus number two son... 402 00:26:27,385 --> 00:26:31,253 -...and this is Chan personal chauffeur. - Oh. Where'd you find the car? 403 00:26:31,423 --> 00:26:33,516 Bourbon Street garage near Saint Louis Street. 404 00:26:33,692 --> 00:26:36,092 We've been searching every parking Int, all morning. 405 00:26:36,261 --> 00:26:40,994 Sixteen of them. I done walked sn far that my feet is pnpping like a firecracker. 406 00:26:41,166 --> 00:26:43,964 Luck has turned smiling cnuntenance. 407 00:26:44,135 --> 00:26:46,535 - Say, the boy has a head nn his shnulders. - Oh, yes. 408 00:26:46,705 --> 00:26:50,869 Even melnn grnwn in shade will ripen in the end. 409 00:26:51,042 --> 00:26:53,567 Please, take car to police garage immediately. 410 00:26:53,745 --> 00:26:55,542 Yes, sir. 411 00:26:57,649 --> 00:27:00,174 There are no fingerprints nn the wheel nr nn the doors. 412 00:27:00,352 --> 00:27:01,819 Everything has been wiped clean. 413 00:27:01,987 --> 00:27:05,081 - I wnre glnves, Pop. I thought of everything. - Yes. 414 00:27:05,256 --> 00:27:09,192 The ignoram always loud in argument. 415 00:27:17,702 --> 00:27:19,226 PETE: Find something? 416 00:27:19,404 --> 00:27:20,894 Yes. 417 00:27:21,072 --> 00:27:26,476 Man who stole car picked up Companion, perhaps from south of border. 418 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:28,806 - Snmewhere in the cigarette ash? - Yes. 419 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:32,916 Cucina bark. They mix 'u with !chance there. 420 00:27:33,084 --> 00:27:34,984 - Well, I hope he wasn't a hitchhiker. - Ha. 421 00:27:35,153 --> 00:27:36,347 Where do we gn irem here? 422 00:27:36,521 --> 00:27:40,082 Wen_ suggest that man trem your department... 423 00:27:40,258 --> 00:27:43,819 ...make careful examination of house of Oscar Swenstrnm. 424 00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:45,895 Think he's in the glass-blnwing business? 425 00:27:46,064 --> 00:27:50,262 Wen_ who knows? But he's :Em number-one suspect. 426 00:27:50,435 --> 00:27:53,427 And cannot get anywhere until we eliminate him. 427 00:27:53,605 --> 00:27:56,199 Then perhaps get nn true path. 428 00:27:56,374 --> 00:27:57,500 PETE: okay. 429 00:28:18,496 --> 00:28:20,987 - Drew a blank? - Yeah. I went back to the parking Int... 430 00:28:21,166 --> 00:28:24,465 ...to see if your friend could remember what the man looked like who parked the car. 431 00:28:24,636 --> 00:28:25,660 What happened? 432 00:28:25,837 --> 00:28:28,237 I'd fnrgntten I'd told him that Pop parked the car. 433 00:28:28,406 --> 00:28:29,430 Then what happened? 434 00:28:29,607 --> 00:28:32,041 I had to pay the 2 bucks due nn the car for parking. 435 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:34,007 Good old Mobile. He don't miss a trick, do he? 436 00:28:34,179 --> 00:28:35,908 [BIRMINGHAM LAUGHING] 437 00:28:36,081 --> 00:28:38,515 Hnw about digging a little of that chop suey bnngie? 438 00:28:38,683 --> 00:28:40,981 Well, I ain't hungry but come nn. 439 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:43,013 Man, I been waiting to do this. 440 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:49,024 [TOMMY E BIRMINGHAM PLAYING MUSIC] 441 00:28:56,868 --> 00:29:01,134 [TOMMY E BIRMINGHAM CONTINUE PLAYING MUSIC] 442 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:08,378 [BOTH LAUGHING] 443 00:29:08,546 --> 00:29:11,777 Your friend told me to tell you he expected a visit from you tomorrow. 444 00:29:11,950 --> 00:29:12,974 He did? 445 00:29:21,025 --> 00:29:24,552 Excuse interruptinn of music festival, please... 446 00:29:24,729 --> 00:29:28,256 ...but would mind repeating excruciating sound... 447 00:29:28,433 --> 00:29:31,630 ...made with assistance n¡ cat intestine? 448 00:29:31,803 --> 00:29:33,862 You mean like this, Pop? 449 00:29:34,906 --> 00:29:37,898 [TOMMY PLAYING VIOLIN] 450 00:29:39,911 --> 00:29:42,038 Aha. 451 00:29:42,547 --> 00:29:44,276 Discover something new, Pop? 452 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:48,317 Maybe yes, maybe no. 453 00:29:48,686 --> 00:29:51,154 Thank you se much. 454 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:55,159 Mr. Chan, of course I want to help in every way possible... 455 00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:58,557 ...but I'm afraid you've come to the wrong man. I didn't see a thing. 456 00:29:58,730 --> 00:30:04,396 Well, sometimes Witness things without realizing importance. 457 00:30:04,569 --> 00:30:07,003 You have a very unique sense of humor, Mr. Chan. 458 00:30:07,172 --> 00:30:11,040 0h, sorry you misinterpret words as well as motives. 459 00:30:11,209 --> 00:30:12,767 [CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO] 460 00:30:12,944 --> 00:30:16,402 No. l don't think l misinterpreted your motives. Mr. Chan. 461 00:30:16,581 --> 00:30:19,516 What is it you think I may have seen without being aware of it? 462 00:30:19,684 --> 00:30:25,418 Murderer planting instrument of death in Mr. LaFnntanne's office perhaps. 463 00:30:25,590 --> 00:30:27,854 It might have been placed there in my presence? 464 00:30:28,026 --> 00:30:30,290 Pnssibility. You were there that morning. 465 00:30:30,461 --> 00:30:33,294 Well, sn was Mr. Von Scherbe. 466 00:30:33,498 --> 00:30:35,523 Yes, true. 467 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:38,928 You're a very ingeninus man, Mr. Chan. 468 00:30:39,103 --> 00:30:42,869 You're quite right in thinking that the, should we say, eliminatinn... 469 00:30:43,041 --> 00:30:46,272 ...nf Mr. LaFnntanne would be prnfitable to me. 470 00:30:46,444 --> 00:30:47,911 But I'm afraid I can't help you. 471 00:30:48,079 --> 00:30:49,979 The Cnuntess Allemand. 472 00:30:50,548 --> 00:30:53,016 I'm sorry we have to cut nur visit sn short, Mr. Chan. 473 00:30:53,184 --> 00:30:56,415 0h, yes, quite understand. 474 00:30:58,857 --> 00:31:03,385 0h, my dear cnuntess, what a pleasant surprise. 475 00:31:03,561 --> 00:31:05,995 Cnuntess Innk even more charmingly beautiful... 476 00:31:06,164 --> 00:31:08,564 ...than last time saw her. 477 00:31:08,733 --> 00:31:10,963 I don't recall the nccasinn. 478 00:31:11,135 --> 00:31:17,199 0h, but countess, ball at Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu, surelym. 479 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:20,037 0h. 0h, yes_ how stupid n¡ me. 480 00:31:20,211 --> 00:31:21,769 [SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE] 481 00:31:21,946 --> 00:31:24,039 It was a very gay evening. 482 00:31:24,215 --> 00:31:29,551 Yes, will remain forever golden item nn scroll of memory. 483 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:33,248 0h, Mr. Castanarn, mayl intrnduce my cnusin, Mr. Fernand? 484 00:31:33,424 --> 00:31:35,153 - Hnw do you do? - Glad to know you. 485 00:31:35,326 --> 00:31:36,725 - Mr. Chan. - Mr. Chan. 486 00:31:36,895 --> 00:31:39,659 Cnuntess has told me about your activities in South America. 487 00:31:39,831 --> 00:31:41,696 I'm glad we're nn the same side. 488 00:31:41,866 --> 00:31:43,731 - Oh, Watkins, some Cocktails. WATKINS: Yes, sir. 489 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:45,767 Won't you sit down? 490 00:31:46,704 --> 00:31:48,103 [DOORBELL BUZZES] 491 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:54,738 - Helln, Watkins. WATKINS: Good afternnnn, miss. 492 00:31:56,414 --> 00:32:00,646 Mr. Castanarn wanted to discuss some papers irem Mr. LaFnntannSs nüice. 493 00:32:00,818 --> 00:32:03,343 I'm sorry, Mr. Castanarn is entenaining just now. 494 00:32:03,521 --> 00:32:04,749 Well, tell him we're here. 495 00:32:04,923 --> 00:32:09,053 - We'll wait in the den. if you don't mind. - Very well. sir. I'll inform him you're here. 496 00:32:10,395 --> 00:32:13,387 You know, you have a very remarkable memory, Mr. Chan. 497 00:32:13,564 --> 00:32:15,225 0h, so? 498 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:18,392 L happen to know the countess has never been in Honolulu. 499 00:32:18,569 --> 00:32:22,972 Heh. Well, location not important... 500 00:32:23,141 --> 00:32:27,908 ...just sn I meet beautiful cnuntess snmeplace. Heh-heh-heh. 501 00:32:28,079 --> 00:32:29,910 Yes. Heh. 502 00:32:31,149 --> 00:32:35,609 0h, uninrtunate iamine n¡ cigarettes. 503 00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:38,983 Thank you se much. 504 00:32:39,590 --> 00:32:40,614 Ah. 505 00:32:41,759 --> 00:32:44,091 Not popular brand. 506 00:32:44,262 --> 00:32:45,957 FERNAND: No, I have them made up for myself. 507 00:32:46,130 --> 00:32:48,189 0h, I see. 508 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:56,570 Very pleasing and distinctive flavor. 509 00:32:56,741 --> 00:33:02,441 - I'm glad you like them. - Yes. Taste like have cncina bark in them. 510 00:33:02,613 --> 00:33:04,308 I wouldn't know. 511 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:09,219 Must be very cnstly cigarette, huh? 512 00:33:09,387 --> 00:33:12,322 - Nnt se expenswe, no, Mr. Chan. CHAN: Uh-huh. 513 00:33:12,490 --> 00:33:13,855 Very delightful. 514 00:33:14,025 --> 00:33:17,290 WATKINS: Cocktail, sir? - No, thank you. 515 00:33:17,495 --> 00:33:18,621 Thank you. 516 00:33:18,796 --> 00:33:22,630 Cncktaüs no! one n¡ Charüe Chan vices. 517 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:25,325 - I see. May I? CHAN: 0h, please. 518 00:33:25,503 --> 00:33:27,562 0h, thank you. 519 00:33:27,939 --> 00:33:30,806 I seem to bejust in time. 520 00:33:30,975 --> 00:33:33,034 CASTANARO: Hello, Theodore. - Andre. 521 00:33:33,211 --> 00:33:35,372 CASTANARO: Cnuntess Allemand, this is Mr. Von Scherbe... 522 00:33:35,546 --> 00:33:37,377 ...a business assnciate n¡ mine. 523 00:33:37,548 --> 00:33:39,539 - Her cnusin, Mr. Fernand. - Hnw do you do? 524 00:33:39,717 --> 00:33:43,346 - Of course you know Mr. Chan. - Oh, yes, I have met Mr. Chan. 525 00:33:43,521 --> 00:33:47,617 Yes, already enjnying growing acquaintance. 526 00:33:47,792 --> 00:33:49,350 Well, I certainly am glad... 527 00:33:49,527 --> 00:33:54,965 ...that I have decided to drop in nn my nld friend, Castanarn, for a cocktail. 528 00:33:55,133 --> 00:33:58,125 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 529 00:34:09,714 --> 00:34:12,478 ANDRE: Hnw are you enjnying your trip, Mr. Chan? 530 00:34:12,750 --> 00:34:14,684 CHAN: Very much indeed. Charming. 531 00:34:14,852 --> 00:34:16,843 WATKINS: This letter came for you, sir. - Thank you. 532 00:34:17,021 --> 00:34:19,854 Miss Blanchette and Mr. Thompson are waiting in the library. 533 00:34:20,024 --> 00:34:21,514 - Miss Blanchette? - Yes, sir. 534 00:34:21,692 --> 00:34:23,421 AII right, thank you. 535 00:34:23,594 --> 00:34:25,653 Will you pardnn me, please? 536 00:34:25,830 --> 00:34:28,822 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 537 00:34:34,305 --> 00:34:37,069 You'll have to excuse me for a few minutes. 538 00:34:42,947 --> 00:34:46,041 - Helln, Mr. Castanarn. - Oh, hello. I'd fnrgntten. 539 00:34:46,217 --> 00:34:47,275 You brought the papers? 540 00:34:47,452 --> 00:34:50,387 Before we hand over any of my uncle's papers to the syndicate... 541 00:34:50,555 --> 00:34:53,456 ...we feel his affairs should be audited and his will prnbated. 542 00:34:53,624 --> 00:34:57,082 That's ridiculnus. There's nothing to be debated about nur particular deal. 543 00:34:57,261 --> 00:34:59,627 - I must insist upon that. - Oh, very well, Rene. 544 00:34:59,797 --> 00:35:03,198 Now, you'll have to excuse me. I have to make a phone call. 545 00:35:03,367 --> 00:35:07,167 I'll get in touch with you a little later. I'm sorry. 546 00:35:09,941 --> 00:35:13,104 [PHONE RINGS] 547 00:35:15,646 --> 00:35:18,706 - McNalley speaking. CASTANARO: Hello. This is Henri Castanam. 548 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:22,375 I've just received a warning my Iife is in danger, at this very minute. 549 00:35:22,553 --> 00:35:25,249 Yes. Well, you know what happened to LaFnntanne. 550 00:35:25,423 --> 00:35:27,050 Be right there. 551 00:35:27,225 --> 00:35:29,090 Come nn, sergeant. 552 00:35:31,429 --> 00:35:34,364 CHAN: 0h, charming portrait. 553 00:35:34,532 --> 00:35:36,466 ANDRE: Yes, isn't R? 554 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:39,626 [MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING ON RADIO] 555 00:35:49,280 --> 00:35:51,271 [MUSIC STOPS] 556 00:35:58,322 --> 00:36:00,756 And I have never gone back again. 557 00:36:01,025 --> 00:36:02,993 I say, where is everybody? 558 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:05,527 Pardnn me a moment, please. 559 00:36:21,846 --> 00:36:24,644 NITA: I think I'II have a cigarette. - Oh, certainly. 560 00:36:30,855 --> 00:36:33,517 [POLICE SIREN WAILS] 561 00:36:40,831 --> 00:36:43,891 - Where's Mr. Castanarn? - He was in here. What's happened, nfficer? 562 00:36:44,068 --> 00:36:45,695 PETE: Keep everybody in the house. 563 00:37:00,952 --> 00:37:02,442 PETE: Dead? 564 00:37:02,720 --> 00:37:06,178 - Say, how did you get here ahead of me? - Was seeking information. 565 00:37:06,357 --> 00:37:11,385 When heard pouca siren knew something was wrong_ se ínrced door. 566 00:37:11,696 --> 00:37:14,665 Very much like the way Mr. LaFnntanne died. 567 00:37:14,832 --> 00:37:18,700 - Therâs no doubt about u. Nes. Same way, same method. 568 00:37:18,869 --> 00:37:21,269 It can't be Swenstrnm this time. He's still in jail. 569 00:37:21,439 --> 00:37:23,634 Shouts him out of the case completely. Now what? 570 00:37:23,808 --> 00:37:26,743 Patience. Pnssess plenty time to listen. 571 00:37:26,911 --> 00:37:29,209 Many questions must be asked. 572 00:37:29,380 --> 00:37:31,905 Found this in dead man's hand. 573 00:37:32,083 --> 00:37:36,782 "You're in great danger. Lock yourself in until you secure police protection." 574 00:37:36,954 --> 00:37:38,785 - Signed Oscar Swenstrnm. - Yes. 575 00:37:38,956 --> 00:37:40,548 Events now break rapidly... 576 00:37:40,725 --> 00:37:43,922 ...like firecracker explnding in face of innncent passerby. 577 00:37:44,095 --> 00:37:47,690 Suggest we gn interview writer ni warning note. 578 00:37:47,865 --> 00:37:50,663 Good idea. But first, Iet's interview these birds out here. 579 00:37:50,835 --> 00:37:52,427 Come nn. 580 00:37:54,171 --> 00:37:56,366 - Whafs happened? - Ynur masters been murdered. 581 00:37:56,540 --> 00:37:58,132 - What? - Is everybody here? 582 00:37:58,309 --> 00:38:00,743 Everybody except Miss Blanchette and Mr. Thompson. 583 00:38:00,911 --> 00:38:04,677 They had an interview with Mr. Castanarn and then Ieft. 584 00:38:04,849 --> 00:38:07,181 But there was another gentleman here. 585 00:38:07,351 --> 00:38:09,717 - What gentleman? - A Mr. Fernand. 586 00:38:09,887 --> 00:38:12,720 He left just a few moments before police car arrive. 587 00:38:12,890 --> 00:38:15,518 - Did you actually see him gn? - Oh, yes, without doubt. 588 00:38:15,693 --> 00:38:18,594 We'II check nn them later. First, we've gotta get to Swenstrnm. 589 00:38:18,763 --> 00:38:21,596 Sergeant, keep everybody here until we get back. 590 00:38:25,403 --> 00:38:27,132 You don't deny writing this, do you? 591 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:29,273 SWENSTROM: No, I don't deny it. 592 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:30,998 PETE: Why did you write N.? 593 00:38:31,175 --> 00:38:33,040 SWENSTROM: I can't tell you that. 594 00:38:35,813 --> 00:38:37,804 Hnw did you get the letter out of the jail? 595 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:40,974 - Snrry, but I can't tell you that. CHAN: Please... 596 00:38:41,152 --> 00:38:47,022 ...all cards should repnse nn table when personal liberty at stake. 597 00:38:49,660 --> 00:38:52,288 - I'm sorry but-- - If it's a little persuasinn you want... 598 00:38:52,463 --> 00:38:54,328 ...you're gonna get u. 599 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:58,894 Ryan, send over a cnume men irem the DN: nüice. 600 00:39:01,706 --> 00:39:04,072 Now, you're gonna talk no matter how long it takes. 601 00:39:04,241 --> 00:39:09,201 Pardnn absence, please, but have other matter requires attention. 602 00:39:09,380 --> 00:39:12,178 But as soon as we find out why he wrote the warning letter... 603 00:39:12,350 --> 00:39:14,181 ...we'll know everything. Stick around. 604 00:39:14,352 --> 00:39:20,951 You know, Chinese funny people, when say gn, mean gn. 605 00:39:21,125 --> 00:39:23,355 Thank you se much. 606 00:39:29,133 --> 00:39:31,260 Now, Innk, Oscar, I know you're innncent. 607 00:39:31,435 --> 00:39:34,336 I just wanna help you. If there's something you're afraid nf... 608 00:39:34,505 --> 00:39:36,769 ...I promise you and your family every protection. 609 00:39:36,941 --> 00:39:41,378 Yes, like you protected LaFnntanne and Castanarn. 610 00:40:14,478 --> 00:40:17,276 Thank you se much. 611 00:40:19,583 --> 00:40:22,814 Swenstrnm, don't you realize if you persist in this attitude... 612 00:40:22,987 --> 00:40:24,818 ...we'll have to indict you for murder? 613 00:40:24,989 --> 00:40:28,083 I'm entirely innncent. You have prnnf of nothing. 614 00:40:28,826 --> 00:40:30,293 [DOOR OPENS] 615 00:40:33,030 --> 00:40:34,998 She admits she mailed the letter, Captain. 616 00:40:35,166 --> 00:40:37,828 Swenstrnm süpped 'u to her when she came to visit him. 617 00:40:38,002 --> 00:40:42,302 Why not? I have the right to post a letter for my husband no matter where he writes it. 618 00:40:42,473 --> 00:40:45,237 It just happens to be against Police Department regulatinns. 619 00:40:45,409 --> 00:40:48,970 Your husband is being held nn suspicinn. I'm holding you for the same reason. 620 00:40:49,146 --> 00:40:51,979 But whafll I do, Mr. McNalley? I have a broadcast tonight. 621 00:40:52,149 --> 00:40:53,980 I'm sorry. 622 00:40:55,553 --> 00:40:56,577 Now, Swenstrnm... 623 00:40:56,754 --> 00:40:59,814 ...do you wanna talk, or do you want me to throw your wife in jail? 624 00:40:59,990 --> 00:41:04,051 Tell them what they want to know, Oscar. I know you have nothing to fear. 625 00:41:57,481 --> 00:41:59,108 Well? 626 00:42:00,918 --> 00:42:03,944 [PHONE RINGS] 627 00:42:06,824 --> 00:42:09,292 I told you I wasn't taking any more calls. 628 00:42:09,460 --> 00:42:11,655 0h. AII right, put him nn. 629 00:42:11,829 --> 00:42:13,091 Hehe, captam. 630 00:42:13,264 --> 00:42:15,357 I can't hold Van Scherbe much longer. 631 00:42:15,533 --> 00:42:17,296 He wants to phone the DA. 632 00:42:17,468 --> 00:42:20,767 Insists as attnrney for both the murdered guys, you can't hold him. 633 00:42:20,938 --> 00:42:22,303 Wait a minute. 634 00:42:22,473 --> 00:42:24,498 It's Von Scherbe. He's screaming for the DA. 635 00:42:24,675 --> 00:42:26,506 Can't I hold him as a material Witness? 636 00:42:26,677 --> 00:42:29,612 I don't know. He's gnt a Int of friends dnwntnwn. 637 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:32,406 Okay, Dansiger, release everybody. 638 00:42:32,583 --> 00:42:36,075 Tell them to go back to their own homes and stay there in case we need them. 639 00:42:36,253 --> 00:42:38,517 That goes for Von Scherbe too. 640 00:42:38,689 --> 00:42:41,920 I don't care what he says. He's a material Witness. 641 00:42:43,027 --> 00:42:46,394 You fellnws take over for a little while. I'm going out and get some air. 642 00:42:55,239 --> 00:42:58,299 - Everything going all right? - Oh, fine. We'll be loaded by morning. 643 00:42:58,475 --> 00:42:59,737 Good. 644 00:43:08,919 --> 00:43:11,183 [DOORBELL BUZZES] 645 00:43:20,097 --> 00:43:22,588 - Where have you been? - The police held me. 646 00:43:22,766 --> 00:43:24,529 «J ust you? - N o. Everybody. 647 00:43:24,702 --> 00:43:26,966 - And? - Nnthing. Not even fingerprints. 648 00:43:27,137 --> 00:43:30,163 They finally released us. Why did you leave me holding the bag? 649 00:43:30,341 --> 00:43:32,901 - I didn't know there was a bag. - Ynu cnuld've told me... 650 00:43:33,077 --> 00:43:35,568 -...the police were nn their way. - I didn't know they were. 651 00:43:35,746 --> 00:43:37,145 Liar. 652 00:43:38,482 --> 00:43:40,347 You were superb tonight, Andre. 653 00:43:40,517 --> 00:43:42,212 - When did you do it? - Do what? 654 00:43:42,386 --> 00:43:44,820 - Kill him. Castanarn. -l didn't da it. 655 00:43:44,989 --> 00:43:47,219 I didn't even have a chance. 656 00:43:47,391 --> 00:43:48,915 Well, who did then? 657 00:43:49,093 --> 00:43:51,118 We thought you might be ame to !eu us. 658 00:43:51,295 --> 00:43:52,819 I don't know a thing about it. 659 00:43:52,997 --> 00:43:55,192 Yes, who? 660 00:43:55,366 --> 00:43:57,857 Somebody else must be sitting in nn this game. 661 00:43:58,035 --> 00:44:01,402 Nonsense. It was done by somebody in this room. 662 00:44:01,572 --> 00:44:04,200 - I wasn't nn the premises. - Ynu could have been. 663 00:44:04,375 --> 00:44:06,570 You're no! being modas!, are you, Andre? 664 00:44:06,744 --> 00:44:09,611 Maybe he doesn't trust us enough to cnnfide in us anymore. 665 00:44:09,780 --> 00:44:11,805 I tell you, I didn't do it. 666 00:44:11,982 --> 00:44:15,145 - Then why did you leave? - Chan. He's nn nur trail. 667 00:44:15,319 --> 00:44:16,479 Ridiculnus. 668 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:20,249 Maybe you won't think it's sn ridiculnus when I tell you he was here tonight. 669 00:44:20,424 --> 00:44:22,255 He searched this apartment. 670 00:44:22,426 --> 00:44:23,859 GROCK: What are we waiting for? 671 00:44:24,028 --> 00:44:27,088 Put that carving knife away. You make me nervous. 672 00:44:27,264 --> 00:44:29,494 - What about Von Scherbe? - He'II have to wait. 673 00:44:29,667 --> 00:44:32,602 We're going to take care n¡ Chan ürst, tonight. 674 00:44:32,770 --> 00:44:35,432 But how can dispnsing of Chan help us get the formula? 675 00:44:35,606 --> 00:44:41,203 Mr. Chan will be able to tell us where it is before he meets his hnnnrable ancestnrs. 676 00:44:41,378 --> 00:44:45,075 I've been trying to play ball with you as far as I can. I've released your wife. 677 00:44:45,249 --> 00:44:47,308 - In time for her broadcast? - Yes. 678 00:44:47,751 --> 00:44:50,948 You know who killed LaFontanne and Castanaro, and I know you know it. 679 00:44:51,121 --> 00:44:52,850 You think you're safe but you're not. 680 00:44:53,023 --> 00:44:56,254 Many a man has gone to the chair for less than we've gnt against you. 681 00:45:18,582 --> 00:45:22,678 You are a very Iate caller, Mr. Thompson. 682 00:45:26,390 --> 00:45:30,349 Zeal and Inyalty for Iate emplnyer most cnmmendable. 683 00:45:30,527 --> 00:45:32,961 Also most dangerous. 684 00:45:33,130 --> 00:45:36,566 But, Mr. Chan, Mr. LaFnntanne was more than my emplnyer. 685 00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:38,998 He was Kinder to me than a father. 686 00:45:39,169 --> 00:45:40,830 And now he's dead. 687 00:45:41,004 --> 00:45:43,165 I almost feel it was partly my fault. 688 00:45:43,340 --> 00:45:44,637 It is too bad. 689 00:45:44,808 --> 00:45:49,177 But can iauen ¡rui! return to branch? 690 00:45:49,346 --> 00:45:50,711 No. 691 00:45:50,881 --> 00:45:54,476 I repeat, your actions most dangerous. 692 00:45:54,651 --> 00:45:56,209 I don't care. 693 00:45:56,386 --> 00:45:59,321 His partners in the deal, they're the ones who are responsible. 694 00:45:59,490 --> 00:46:02,823 Iwarned him in the beginning. I told him he was playing with dynamite. 695 00:46:02,993 --> 00:46:08,898 Would respectfully like to remind you that Mr. Castanarn extremely dead person... 696 00:46:09,066 --> 00:46:12,263 ...in same way Mr. LaFnntanne was dispnsed of. 697 00:46:12,436 --> 00:46:15,633 Then it's Von Scherbe. He's a crack, an embezzler. 698 00:46:15,806 --> 00:46:19,503 South American republics would nab him tomorrow if they had an extradition law. 699 00:46:19,676 --> 00:46:21,803 0h, really? 700 00:46:21,979 --> 00:46:23,344 Very interesting. 701 00:46:23,514 --> 00:46:27,348 I've been checking up nn him ever since Mr. LaFcntanne went into this deal. 702 00:46:27,518 --> 00:46:30,715 I was going to lay the facts before him the day he was killed. 703 00:46:31,088 --> 00:46:32,953 I wanna do everything I can to help. 704 00:46:33,123 --> 00:46:36,422 Then please do nothing. 705 00:46:36,593 --> 00:46:40,393 Then Charlie Chan not have to worry about you too. 706 00:46:41,698 --> 00:46:43,495 AII right, you win. 707 00:46:43,767 --> 00:46:47,794 I'll tell you the name of the murderer. but if you fail to catch him. it means my life. 708 00:46:47,971 --> 00:46:50,667 - We won't fail. - Ynu must take no chances, be very careful. 709 00:46:50,841 --> 00:46:53,241 He's a cunning criminal who will stop at nothing. 710 00:46:53,410 --> 00:46:56,573 Who is it, Oscar? We'll take every precautinn. What's his name? 711 00:46:58,415 --> 00:47:03,785 The name n¡ the man who murdered Simon LaFnntanne and Henri Castanarn... 712 00:47:03,954 --> 00:47:05,319 -...is Von Scherbe. - I knew it. 713 00:47:05,489 --> 00:47:07,480 - Get a cnume n¡ cars and the boys. SERGEANT: Right. 714 00:47:07,658 --> 00:47:11,150 Told you I'd crack this case. Come if you'd like to see me pinch a murderer. 715 00:47:11,328 --> 00:47:13,228 Yes. Desire same most earnestly. 716 00:47:13,397 --> 00:47:16,889 Could I have a radio? My wife's broadcast will be nn in afew minutes. 717 00:47:17,067 --> 00:47:19,797 - Give him anything he wants. DA: Right. 718 00:47:19,970 --> 00:47:22,268 Get the radio ou! n¡ the matrnws room. 719 00:47:24,575 --> 00:47:28,011 [POLICE SIREN WAILS] 720 00:47:31,481 --> 00:47:34,644 AII right, you men, surround this place and nail every exit. 721 00:47:34,818 --> 00:47:36,877 Sergeant, you wait here. 722 00:47:52,603 --> 00:47:55,037 PETE: Well, he beat us to the punch. 723 00:47:55,205 --> 00:47:58,971 Yes, and with usual weapon. 724 00:47:59,142 --> 00:48:01,474 Why no!? He knew 'u was sure and Past. 725 00:48:01,645 --> 00:48:04,512 Captain McNalley speaking. Let me have the Homicide Bureau. 726 00:48:04,681 --> 00:48:08,742 Yes, very sure and very fast. 727 00:48:08,919 --> 00:48:10,011 Hello, Bill? 728 00:48:10,187 --> 00:48:13,179 Well, we gnt your murderer all right for you. Yeah, Von Scherbe. 729 00:48:13,357 --> 00:48:15,825 Yeah, well, he bumped himself off before we gnt here. 730 00:48:15,993 --> 00:48:18,359 Yeah, send Doc Double and the wagnn over, will you? 731 00:48:18,528 --> 00:48:21,053 Okay. No, no, no, to his office. 732 00:48:21,231 --> 00:48:22,630 Right, Bill. 733 00:48:22,799 --> 00:48:26,963 I hated to be hard nn poor old Swenstrnm, but it was the only way to break the case. 734 00:48:27,137 --> 00:48:30,038 And what happen to Mr. Swenstrnm now? 735 00:48:30,207 --> 00:48:33,335 He can gn home. There's no more danger now that the murderer's dead. 736 00:48:33,510 --> 00:48:36,570 Well, would suggest Keeping original suspect... 737 00:48:36,747 --> 00:48:40,410 ...until all side issues of case are finished. 738 00:48:40,584 --> 00:48:42,484 That might be a pretty good idea at that. 739 00:48:42,653 --> 00:48:45,520 I'll come up to your house tonight, we can talk the case over. 740 00:48:45,689 --> 00:48:46,849 0h, very nice idea. 741 00:48:47,024 --> 00:48:51,051 Would ask you to bring original suspect to house also. 742 00:48:51,228 --> 00:48:53,856 Okay. We nught to have a very interesting cnnfab. 743 00:48:54,031 --> 00:48:57,228 Yes. Thank you se much. 744 00:49:12,282 --> 00:49:14,375 [DOORBELL BUZZING] 745 00:49:21,825 --> 00:49:23,850 ANDRE: Mr. Chan tem us to meet him here. 746 00:49:24,027 --> 00:49:26,552 Come right in and make yourself at home. 747 00:49:49,720 --> 00:49:51,415 Who was at the door, Birmingham? 748 00:49:54,624 --> 00:49:55,784 Anything the matter? 749 00:49:58,228 --> 00:49:59,957 Hnw do you do, Miss, ah...? 750 00:50:00,130 --> 00:50:02,291 0h, I'm Tommy Chan. Can I help you? 751 00:50:02,466 --> 00:50:05,435 - Ynur iathefs no! at home? - Why no, no! yet. 752 00:50:05,602 --> 00:50:09,003 - Did Birmingham let you in? - Why, uh, yes. 753 00:50:09,172 --> 00:50:12,164 Well, what happened to him? Where'd he gn? 754 00:50:12,342 --> 00:50:13,502 [THUDDING THEN TOMMY GRUNTS] 755 00:50:25,389 --> 00:50:27,289 ANDRE: Pull the shades. 756 00:50:39,403 --> 00:50:40,495 CHAN: Tommy. 757 00:50:41,204 --> 00:50:43,172 Birmingham. 758 00:51:14,337 --> 00:51:15,634 CHAN: Oh. 759 00:51:15,806 --> 00:51:17,171 Good evening. 760 00:51:17,340 --> 00:51:21,504 Sn sem¡ no one at home to admit nr wekznme you. 761 00:51:21,678 --> 00:51:23,305 Please sit down. 762 00:51:23,480 --> 00:51:24,708 You sit down. 763 00:51:24,881 --> 00:51:26,542 CHAN: 0h, thank you se much. 764 00:51:26,716 --> 00:51:29,981 Greek, Mr. Chan ¡urge! to dose the door. 765 00:51:30,153 --> 00:51:32,417 Close it, please. 766 00:51:37,427 --> 00:51:43,161 Well, cnuntess add inevitable decnratinn to scene. 767 00:51:43,333 --> 00:51:46,268 Or is 'u Miss Aguirre? Heh. 768 00:51:46,436 --> 00:51:50,497 And Mr. Pareaux, nr Mr. Fernand if you prefer. 769 00:51:50,674 --> 00:51:56,772 Or perhaps would rather use name of Citrnn nr Vnrnnnff nr Rnmbnur. 770 00:51:58,014 --> 00:52:00,380 This unexpected pleasure. 771 00:52:00,550 --> 00:52:06,386 And strange gentleman last seen driving Mr. LaFnntannEs car. 772 00:52:06,556 --> 00:52:09,024 I have some questions to ask you, Mr. Chan. 773 00:52:09,192 --> 00:52:11,524 And you'd better answer them straight and fast. 774 00:52:12,028 --> 00:52:15,862 You've been following this LaFnntanne Chemical deal very closely. 775 00:52:16,032 --> 00:52:18,364 A little too closely for our comfort. 776 00:52:18,535 --> 00:52:20,025 You know too much. 777 00:52:20,203 --> 00:52:22,364 0h, that cnmpliment. 778 00:52:22,539 --> 00:52:27,841 But he who squanders today talking about yesterday: triumphs... 779 00:52:28,011 --> 00:52:31,378 ...have nothing to beast n¡ tomorrow. 780 00:52:31,548 --> 00:52:33,015 Forget the parables, Chan. 781 00:52:33,183 --> 00:52:36,118 We're determined to find out what you know about this deal. 782 00:52:36,286 --> 00:52:38,015 0h, what deal? 783 00:52:38,188 --> 00:52:40,088 You know what we're talking about. 784 00:52:40,257 --> 00:52:41,952 Well, uh... 785 00:52:42,993 --> 00:52:45,461 You did say sit down? 786 00:52:45,629 --> 00:52:46,891 [CHAN CHUCKLES] 787 00:52:47,063 --> 00:52:49,395 Thank you se much. 788 00:52:49,566 --> 00:52:52,967 Know nothing except that shipkaad n¡ chemicens... 789 00:52:53,136 --> 00:52:58,369 ...nn way to nppnsing party in your country. 790 00:52:58,542 --> 00:53:01,636 You could not stop ship from Sailing... 791 00:53:01,811 --> 00:53:08,444 ...sn you determine to get inrmma irem one n¡ !nur men who know secret. 792 00:53:08,618 --> 00:53:13,783 You make plan to kidnap Mr. LaFnntanne... 793 00:53:13,957 --> 00:53:17,324 ...and get secret irem him under three! n¡ death. 794 00:53:17,494 --> 00:53:20,463 But before could succeed... 795 00:53:20,630 --> 00:53:23,463 ...Mr. LaFnntanne murdered. 796 00:53:23,633 --> 00:53:25,225 Gn nn. 797 00:53:25,402 --> 00:53:28,200 Yes, right safar? 798 00:53:28,838 --> 00:53:33,275 Yes, good. Can see in faces it is sn. 799 00:53:33,443 --> 00:53:37,038 - This isn't getting us anywhere. CHAN: 0h, patience, cnuntess. 800 00:53:37,214 --> 00:53:42,277 Must gather at Ieisure what may use in haste. 801 00:53:42,452 --> 00:53:46,855 It is fool in hurry who drink tea with fnrk. 802 00:53:47,023 --> 00:53:50,049 Never mind the platitudes, Chan. Talk. 803 00:53:50,227 --> 00:53:55,665 It was a matter of Iife and death for you to get formula because if you fail... 804 00:53:55,832 --> 00:54:01,566 ...the people who you represent would show no mercy. 805 00:54:01,805 --> 00:54:03,204 That's Tommy. 806 00:54:03,373 --> 00:54:09,573 So your next move was to use most charming of all deadly Weapons... 807 00:54:09,746 --> 00:54:11,145 ...beautiful lady. 808 00:54:11,314 --> 00:54:15,546 And Miss Aguirre prayed her par! to peñecünn. 809 00:54:15,719 --> 00:54:17,687 We'll dispense with the cnmpliments. 810 00:54:18,121 --> 00:54:19,520 Yes, oi course. 811 00:54:26,129 --> 00:54:28,029 Here you are, driver. 812 00:54:32,202 --> 00:54:33,226 [DOORBELL BUZZES] 813 00:54:33,403 --> 00:54:34,427 Answer the door, Chan. 814 00:54:34,604 --> 00:54:37,437 - And be careful. - Well, heh... 815 00:54:37,607 --> 00:54:41,543 Totally unexpected visitor. 816 00:54:42,946 --> 00:54:46,382 [DOORBELL BUZZING] 817 00:54:53,390 --> 00:54:57,850 0h, Mr. Chan. I can't find Pete. There's been another attempt nn my Iife. 818 00:54:58,028 --> 00:55:00,724 Someone tried to Cheke me 'm the hauway n¡ my apartment. 819 00:55:00,897 --> 00:55:03,161 Then someone else came up in the elevatnr and he ran away. 820 00:55:03,333 --> 00:55:06,268 0h. Very interesting. 821 00:55:06,436 --> 00:55:09,337 ANDRE: In here, please. 822 00:55:16,513 --> 00:55:21,177 Miss Blanchette, secretary to Iate Mr. LaFnntanne... 823 00:55:21,351 --> 00:55:24,218 ...ürst 'm series n¡ murder vicüms. 824 00:55:24,387 --> 00:55:27,254 You know anything about Swenstrnm's formula? 825 00:55:27,424 --> 00:55:28,948 I've never even seen it. 826 00:55:29,125 --> 00:55:32,185 Yes, please sit down. 827 00:55:33,663 --> 00:55:38,191 Chan, I'll give you exactly three minutes to give us Swenstrom's formula. 828 00:55:38,368 --> 00:55:43,067 Well, but maybe not know Mr. Swenstrnm's formula. 829 00:55:43,239 --> 00:55:47,141 You know the formula. We've been watching your work closely. 830 00:55:47,344 --> 00:55:51,075 You've gnt two minutes and 50 seconds left. 831 00:55:51,247 --> 00:55:55,980 Well, necessity drive hard bargain... 832 00:55:56,152 --> 00:56:00,213 ...but he who goes into hills after tiger... 833 00:56:00,390 --> 00:56:03,882 ...must pay price. 834 00:56:18,475 --> 00:56:25,039 This glass tube contain chemical made from formula. 835 00:56:25,215 --> 00:56:31,711 It is poison gas which can cause very quick death. 836 00:56:31,888 --> 00:56:34,118 - Hey, listen to that. - Shh. 837 00:56:34,758 --> 00:56:37,352 Now you're showing some sense, Chan. 838 00:56:37,527 --> 00:56:41,156 Well, many thanks for apprnval. 839 00:56:41,331 --> 00:56:44,266 Have made some experiments. 840 00:56:44,434 --> 00:56:47,369 Will be interested in discovery. 841 00:56:47,537 --> 00:56:51,439 Glass is of very peculiar composition. 842 00:56:51,608 --> 00:56:54,873 Very sensitive to high pitch n¡ sound. 843 00:56:55,044 --> 00:56:58,536 Never mind the glass. What about the formula? 844 00:56:58,715 --> 00:57:00,740 Can't you see he's only stalling for time? 845 00:57:00,917 --> 00:57:03,249 He can't :tah very kung. 846 00:57:03,420 --> 00:57:04,944 You have two minutes left. 847 00:57:05,121 --> 00:57:10,184 0h, not much time, will hasten to explain. 848 00:57:10,360 --> 00:57:15,354 Of course, you are familiar enough with gas to realize... 849 00:57:15,532 --> 00:57:18,592 ...could kill everybody in room. 850 00:57:18,768 --> 00:57:20,929 One minute and 50 seconds. 851 00:57:21,104 --> 00:57:23,072 I'm hastening fast. 852 00:57:24,073 --> 00:57:27,304 One minute and 45 seconds. 853 00:57:27,477 --> 00:57:30,310 You better talk, Chan. 854 00:57:34,050 --> 00:57:39,044 Have here a record n¡ radio program. 855 00:57:39,222 --> 00:57:43,522 Beautiful lady singing in high coloratura soprano. 856 00:57:43,693 --> 00:57:46,423 Easüy achieve note n¡ E. 857 00:57:49,899 --> 00:57:51,389 [MRS. SWENSTROM SINGING ON RECORDING] 858 00:57:51,568 --> 00:57:57,006 This very high pitch. 859 00:57:57,173 --> 00:58:01,439 [MRS. SWENSTROM CONTINUES SINGING ON RECORDING] 860 00:58:01,611 --> 00:58:04,171 CHAN: Gas now in room. 861 00:58:04,414 --> 00:58:07,383 Advise no! to move. 862 00:58:07,550 --> 00:58:13,318 Physical exeninn only make final death more agnnizing. 863 00:58:13,490 --> 00:58:16,618 Poison invisible and ndnrless... 864 00:58:16,793 --> 00:58:22,754 ...but even now in Iungs and seeping into blood stream. 865 00:58:22,932 --> 00:58:25,400 Why doesn't somebody do something? 866 00:58:25,869 --> 00:58:26,961 Open a door. 867 00:58:27,737 --> 00:58:29,068 Open a window. 868 00:58:29,239 --> 00:58:32,504 This death cannot be escaped. 869 00:58:32,675 --> 00:58:35,508 First, chnking sensatinn... 870 00:58:35,678 --> 00:58:38,010 ...then üngüng n¡ üngers... 871 00:58:38,181 --> 00:58:42,618 ...then Iimbs become paralyzed... 872 00:58:42,785 --> 00:58:48,917 ...and then poison strike: heart. 873 00:58:50,460 --> 00:58:51,586 Come nn, let's get out. 874 00:59:04,207 --> 00:59:06,072 What the dickens is going nn here? 875 00:59:06,242 --> 00:59:11,270 Merely entenaining friends with little mental suggestinn trick. 876 00:59:11,447 --> 00:59:15,941 - What's the matter with them? - Oh, they think they're dying of poison gas. 877 00:59:16,119 --> 00:59:19,282 You know_ power n¡ suggesünn away: very interesting to me. 878 00:59:19,455 --> 00:59:22,754 Actually, tube contain nothing but air. 879 00:59:22,926 --> 00:59:24,826 And what's Rene doing here? 880 00:59:24,994 --> 00:59:28,395 0h, charming Miss manchette meteu 'mnncent bystander. 881 00:59:28,565 --> 00:59:31,227 You shnuldwt have tried to handle this thing by yourself. 882 00:59:31,401 --> 00:59:37,465 Well, ship with too many pilots sometimes have difficulty reaching port. 883 00:59:37,640 --> 00:59:42,475 0h, pardnn me, Captain McNalley, Miss Aguirre. 884 00:59:42,645 --> 00:59:49,551 And Mr. Pareaux ana: Mr. Fernand, and severa other names n¡ hand... 885 00:59:49,719 --> 00:59:53,917 ...who has been cashiered from at least three armies. 886 00:59:54,090 --> 00:59:59,153 And Mr. Greek who was born without cnnscience. 887 00:59:59,562 --> 01:00:02,156 - Are they mixed up in this? - Oh, most assuredly. 888 01:00:02,332 --> 01:00:04,527 I know the tomate, but how do the others fit in? 889 01:00:04,701 --> 01:00:08,262 Wen_ 'm business n¡ ¡erreüng ou! warüme secrets. 890 01:00:08,438 --> 01:00:13,375 Immediatejnb at hand nnw is finding out formula of dangerous gas... 891 01:00:13,543 --> 01:00:15,704 ...and prevenüng shipment n¡ same. 892 01:00:15,878 --> 01:00:22,477 Here, I have pictures and also list of crimes. 893 01:00:22,652 --> 01:00:29,251 Many foreign governments very interested in finding three people... 894 01:00:29,425 --> 01:00:32,519 ...with very busy hands. 895 01:00:33,229 --> 01:00:36,960 PETE: Dansiger, turn them over to the federal boys. 896 01:00:43,439 --> 01:00:46,203 Well, Charlie, I guess that about washes the whole thing up. 897 01:00:46,376 --> 01:00:49,607 - T um with gñei to disagree. - WhaD? 898 01:00:49,779 --> 01:00:55,183 Have a small experiment to take attention of valued friend. 899 01:00:55,351 --> 01:01:00,721 Also, believe Mr. Swenstrnm will be interested in same. 900 01:01:00,890 --> 01:01:07,420 Have just learned this evening identity of true killer... 901 01:01:07,597 --> 01:01:10,498 ...and how he murdered his victims. 902 01:01:12,068 --> 01:01:17,335 Clever inventor have discnvered... 903 01:01:17,507 --> 01:01:20,101 ...dangerous poison gas. 904 01:01:20,276 --> 01:01:23,439 When partners try to cheat him... 905 01:01:23,613 --> 01:01:27,344 ...he make plan to kill them one by one. 906 01:01:27,517 --> 01:01:33,854 He place gas-filled tubes in radio in advance of killings... 907 01:01:34,023 --> 01:01:37,424 ...making sure victim was alone in room... 908 01:01:37,593 --> 01:01:43,498 ...with certain particular radio program turned nn. 909 01:01:43,666 --> 01:01:44,997 Not so? 910 01:01:47,437 --> 01:01:49,667 [MRS. SWENSTROM CONTINUES SINGING ON RECORDING] 911 01:01:49,839 --> 01:01:52,603 You're very clever, Mr. Chan. 912 01:01:52,775 --> 01:01:55,744 I'm afraid I underrated you when first we met. 913 01:01:55,912 --> 01:01:58,904 Yes. That custnmary. 914 01:01:59,082 --> 01:02:03,314 Only important thing that you do not underrate me when we part. 915 01:02:03,486 --> 01:02:07,149 Take this guy outside and hold onto him till I find out what this is all about. 916 01:02:07,323 --> 01:02:08,415 Come nn. 917 01:02:13,796 --> 01:02:20,565 Well, Mr. Swenstrnm spend Iifetime inventing poison gas... 918 01:02:20,737 --> 01:02:22,534 ...to kill cnuntless thousands. 919 01:02:22,705 --> 01:02:25,765 When he find out partners tried to cheat him... 920 01:02:25,942 --> 01:02:32,609 ...he thnught nothing of destrnying them, just sn long he not in danger himself, 5o-- 921 01:02:32,782 --> 01:02:33,942 Now, wait a minute. 922 01:02:34,117 --> 01:02:37,245 Swenstrnm was in jail. Hnw did he set these things off? 923 01:02:37,420 --> 01:02:39,081 He did not. 924 01:02:39,255 --> 01:02:43,919 Mrs. Swenstrnm planted tubes in radios... 925 01:02:44,093 --> 01:02:48,792 ...and she then tuned radios to her station. 926 01:02:48,965 --> 01:02:52,696 In cases of Castanarn and Von Scherbe, she turned radio nn... 927 01:02:52,869 --> 01:02:56,430 ...but sn Inw that no sound emerge. 928 01:02:56,606 --> 01:02:59,404 In case of LaFnntanne... 929 01:02:59,575 --> 01:03:04,342 ...she knew that he always Iistened to her program in the morning. 930 01:03:04,514 --> 01:03:10,544 Then, as you know, Mr. Swenstrnm sent out warning Ietters to victims... 931 01:03:10,720 --> 01:03:13,553 ...telling them to lock themselves in rooms... 932 01:03:13,723 --> 01:03:19,719 ...and Mrs. Swenstrnm then did actual killing over radio. 933 01:03:19,896 --> 01:03:21,887 I had the right guy Incked up all the time. 934 01:03:22,064 --> 01:03:26,660 0h, yes_ Ponce Department emerge 'm Shining garments n¡ success. 935 01:03:26,836 --> 01:03:31,102 I've gotta go to the station. book that guy. then put out a pickup for Mrs. Swenstrom. 936 01:03:31,274 --> 01:03:35,005 - Cnme nn, honey. - Oh, please, do not forget... 937 01:03:35,178 --> 01:03:39,239 ...humble Charlie Chan when sending out wedding annnuncements. 938 01:03:39,415 --> 01:03:42,851 - Sn long, Charlie. Goodbye, Mr. Chan. 939 01:03:45,154 --> 01:03:49,056 Mr. Chan, you nught to have all the credit for snlving this case. 940 01:03:49,225 --> 01:03:54,128 Well, after dinner is over, who ::ares about spnnn? 941 01:03:54,297 --> 01:03:56,390 Let's pack and gn back to San Francisco, Pop. 942 01:03:56,566 --> 01:04:00,730 Yes. Wherever one is not, that is where heart is. 943 01:04:00,903 --> 01:04:02,803 You know, twice tonight... 944 01:04:02,972 --> 01:04:07,341 ...in grave danger nfjnining illustrinus ancestnrs. 945 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:09,569 Is you really gonna gn, Mr. Chan? No fnnling? 946 01:04:09,745 --> 01:04:13,511 0h, yes. To San Francisco. 947 01:04:13,683 --> 01:04:15,810 - Oh, of course. - Yes. 948 01:04:15,985 --> 01:04:17,646 [CHUCKLING] 949 01:04:17,820 --> 01:04:22,951 Yes, nn this, I am firm like Gibraltar rock. 950 01:04:31,367 --> 01:04:33,358 [English - US - SDH]