1 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:52,279 J' you're not so easy I 2 00:01:52,362 --> 00:01:54,990 j' to forget I 3 00:01:56,491 --> 00:02:00,370 j' no you're not so easy j' 4 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:03,457 j' to forget I 5 00:02:03,540 --> 00:02:07,419 j' although I've told my heart j' 6 00:02:07,502 --> 00:02:10,255 I to leave your memory I 7 00:02:13,091 --> 00:02:17,929 j' my heart seems to have a mind j" 8 00:02:21,099 --> 00:02:23,852 j' the haunting sweetness j" 9 00:02:23,935 --> 00:02:27,272 j' of your face j“ 10 00:02:27,356 --> 00:02:31,568 j' no it's not so easy I 11 00:02:37,699 --> 00:02:41,578 J' for me to keep remembering j“ 12 00:02:41,662 --> 00:02:43,830 I and yet j' 13 00:02:43,914 --> 00:02:47,292 j' you're not so easy I 14 00:02:47,376 --> 00:02:50,462 j' to forget j'j' 15 00:02:53,382 --> 00:02:55,217 gee, we sure get a genteel clientele 16 00:03:03,392 --> 00:03:06,395 Hey. Get a load of that one. 17 00:03:06,478 --> 00:03:09,523 - Yoo-hoo. - Boys, boys. 18 00:03:09,606 --> 00:03:11,942 In polite society, we don't say “yoo-hoo.“ 19 00:03:12,025 --> 00:03:13,276 we say "yoo-whom." 20 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:14,778 - Nick, hi. - Hi. 21 00:03:14,861 --> 00:03:16,530 - You remember Mrs. Charles. - Hi. 22 00:03:18,031 --> 00:03:19,700 You took the words right out of my mouth. 23 00:03:19,783 --> 00:03:21,427 What are you doing at a clambake like this? 24 00:03:21,451 --> 00:03:22,869 You ain't detectiving, are you? 25 00:03:24,663 --> 00:03:26,343 Thinks that we should cultivate some people 26 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:29,793 she wants to create a proper atmosphere 27 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:31,086 for Nicky Jr. 28 00:03:31,169 --> 00:03:33,004 Junior? Hey, how is the little squirt? 29 00:03:33,088 --> 00:03:34,631 The little squirt is fine. 30 00:03:35,841 --> 00:03:37,342 He can crack any safe in town 31 00:03:38,844 --> 00:03:40,846 dealer: Thirty-one and black. 32 00:03:40,929 --> 00:03:44,224 Thirty-one and black. Mama, that's us. 33 00:03:44,307 --> 00:03:46,035 You shouldn't have talked that way to my friends. 34 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:48,019 - They're sensitive. - I didn't mean to hurt them. 35 00:03:50,313 --> 00:03:52,315 Right down to their fingerprints. 36 00:03:52,399 --> 00:03:54,484 -Ah. 37 00:03:55,485 --> 00:03:56,653 I've got a great idea. 38 00:03:56,737 --> 00:03:58,321 - What is it? - Let's go home. 39 00:03:58,405 --> 00:04:01,783 - What's at home? - You, my pipe, my slippers. 40 00:04:01,867 --> 00:04:03,285 .\ 41 00:04:03,368 --> 00:04:05,203 Darling, give me my pipe, my slippers 42 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:08,790 and you can have my pipe and slippers. 43 00:04:08,874 --> 00:04:11,835 That's sweet. But we're staying here. 44 00:04:13,712 --> 00:04:16,798 Buddy Hollis and his famous clarinet. 45 00:04:25,891 --> 00:04:29,102 That reedman is really whacked up tonight. 46 00:04:29,186 --> 00:04:30,604 You'd be sporting a whack-job, too 47 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:32,447 if he was carrying a torch like he's carrying 48 00:04:32,522 --> 00:04:34,441 for little cookie over there. 49 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:57,798 What's wrong? Boat rocking too much for you? 50 00:04:57,881 --> 00:05:01,426 Or is the reedman's condition a little too tough to take? 51 00:05:01,510 --> 00:05:03,720 The sensational buddy Hollis. 52 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:05,305 Sounded more like a kid with a kazoo. 53 00:05:05,388 --> 00:05:06,890 And his own tune, too. 54 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,618 It isn't bad enough getting on the jumping juice 55 00:05:08,642 --> 00:05:09,882 disappearing for days at a clip 56 00:05:11,353 --> 00:05:13,396 he doesn't even know where he is when he gets back. 57 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:15,232 If you ask me, the guy has blown his top. 58 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:17,692 What do you expect after the pushing around we gave him? 59 00:05:19,694 --> 00:05:22,364 Maybe you'd like to patch things up with him. 60 00:05:22,447 --> 00:05:23,925 Would kinda make it convenient for you 61 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:25,218 and those other dames you've been chasing 62 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:27,118 around with lately, wouldn't it? 63 00:05:27,202 --> 00:05:29,287 0h, you've been peeking. 64 00:05:29,371 --> 00:05:30,872 I must have blown my top 65 00:05:30,956 --> 00:05:34,000 kicking buddy over for a road-company Casanova like you. 66 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:37,462 Well, there you are. Bandstand too crowded for you? 67 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:39,315 Maybe you'd like me to bring the boys out here. 68 00:05:39,339 --> 00:05:40,632 Sorry, bossman. 69 00:05:40,715 --> 00:05:42,676 You mind taking the girlfriend with you? 70 00:05:49,891 --> 00:05:52,435 Brings sunshine into everyone's life, doesn't he? 71 00:05:52,519 --> 00:05:54,062 Stay out in that sunshine long enough, 72 00:05:54,145 --> 00:05:55,689 you get a third-degree burn. 73 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:02,696 I can't stand that oily kisser of yours 74 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:04,155 too long without another drink. 75 00:06:04,239 --> 00:06:05,699 - Sit down. - What do you mean? 76 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:13,665 Boys, you'd better get on there. Hurry up. Come on. 77 00:06:20,005 --> 00:06:21,440 Get him up. He's not hurt. He's drunk. 78 00:06:21,464 --> 00:06:22,900 Go on, get him up, get him out of here. 79 00:06:22,924 --> 00:06:25,385 - He's alright. - You didn't have to hit him. 80 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:26,696 No, I should have stood there and let him 81 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:28,430 crease my scalp with that clarinet. 82 00:06:28,513 --> 00:06:30,348 Man, he's beat. He couldn't lift it that high. 83 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:32,559 - What did you expect me to do? - Just what you did. 84 00:06:32,642 --> 00:06:34,704 - He's through. Get him out. - Oh, no. Wait a minute. 85 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:36,479 I don't want any part of him. Get him out. 86 00:06:38,023 --> 00:06:39,900 Trying to turn this boat into a fishing barge? 87 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:41,443 Relax. Phil, the band is my business. 88 00:06:41,526 --> 00:06:43,212 While it's working on this boat, it's my business. 89 00:06:43,236 --> 00:06:44,738 Okay, if that's the way you want it 90 00:06:44,821 --> 00:06:46,907 when I finish here tonight, we'll wash up for good. 91 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:48,950 I don't like fast shuffles, Tommy. 92 00:06:49,034 --> 00:06:51,161 Well, here's a card right off the top of the deck 93 00:06:51,244 --> 00:06:53,330 Mitch talbin's booked a tour of dance halls for me. 94 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:54,789 Why, I can make more money with him 95 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:57,250 in 30 weeks than I could with you in 30 years. 96 00:06:57,334 --> 00:07:00,921 You see, your publicity man did a good job on me. 97 00:07:01,004 --> 00:07:03,465 That awful smell around here must be your gratitude. 98 00:07:05,675 --> 00:07:08,386 Remind me to look that word up. 99 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:10,110 I'll be in your office later for my dough. 100 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,435 I need that money, Phil. 101 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:17,079 The bookies are putting the squeeze on me. 102 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:18,414 If I'm going to be left holding the bag 103 00:07:18,438 --> 00:07:20,065 I'm holding everything that's in it. 104 00:07:20,148 --> 00:07:22,275 And remember, nothing foolish. 105 00:07:53,765 --> 00:07:55,183 Heard you was going on tour. 106 00:07:57,268 --> 00:07:59,896 I've got a lot of friends in Miami. 107 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:01,564 Want me to have them look you up? 108 00:08:01,648 --> 00:08:04,943 Gee, ai, I intended to pay you before I left town. 109 00:08:05,026 --> 00:08:07,862 No hurry. We'll be around till closing. 110 00:08:09,197 --> 00:08:11,032 I'd pay you what I owe you right now. 111 00:08:11,116 --> 00:08:13,535 - I just signed up with him. - There's Mitch talbin. 112 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:23,545 Hello, Tommy. You know Tommy Drake. 113 00:08:23,628 --> 00:08:25,022 I feel as though I know him intimately. 114 00:08:25,046 --> 00:08:27,382 Yeah, baby's quite a fan of yours. 115 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:31,136 Well, I... I finally had it out with brant. 116 00:08:31,219 --> 00:08:33,304 - Everything okay? - Yeah, yeah. It's all set. 117 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:36,349 Well, I... I gotta have some money. 118 00:08:36,433 --> 00:08:37,559 Sure. Anything you want. 119 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:42,188 $12,000? That's a lot of money. 120 00:08:42,272 --> 00:08:44,566 My luck's been a little sour lately, Mitch, but... 121 00:08:44,649 --> 00:08:45,817 I... I... I'm good for it. 122 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:47,402 I'll sign my tour money over to you. 123 00:08:47,485 --> 00:08:49,487 Yeah, I know, but trains get wrecked, 124 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:51,489 planes crash, you might drop dead. 125 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:53,950 - Well, I gotta think that over. - You'd better think fast. 126 00:08:54,034 --> 00:08:56,536 Mitch, I gotta have it before closing. 127 00:08:56,619 --> 00:08:59,330 Well, uh, I can think faster after I've had a drink. 128 00:08:59,414 --> 00:09:01,695 - Come on, let's sit down. - But this is important, Mitch. 129 00:09:06,629 --> 00:09:08,548 Baby, do you want to eat or do you want a drink 130 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:10,216 or do you want to dance? 131 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:13,362 I'm sure you wouldn't want to lose this. 132 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:15,597 0h! Thank you. 133 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,682 - Not at all. - Thank you very much. 134 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:19,100 You're very welcome. 135 00:09:19,184 --> 00:09:22,020 Very welcome. Beautiful thing. 136 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:27,859 - Oh, Mr. Charles. Nora. - Hello. 137 00:09:27,942 --> 00:09:29,652 We've been looking all over for you. 138 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:31,256 - You know Mr. Thayar of course. - Yes. 139 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:33,281 Well, we saved a place for you at our table. 140 00:09:33,364 --> 00:09:35,033 It's down at the other end of the room. 141 00:09:35,116 --> 00:09:36,993 We're table hopping. If you'll excuse us. 142 00:09:37,077 --> 00:09:38,077 - Yes. - Good-bye. 143 00:09:42,665 --> 00:09:44,000 Just the people who invited us. 144 00:09:46,169 --> 00:09:47,545 You ought to remember the thayars. 145 00:09:49,089 --> 00:09:50,274 He presented the museum with a million dollars 146 00:09:50,298 --> 00:09:51,549 worth of antiques. 147 00:09:51,633 --> 00:09:54,385 - He did? - Yes. They're very nice. 148 00:09:54,469 --> 00:09:57,555 He seems especially nice for a guy carrying a gun. 149 00:09:57,639 --> 00:09:59,474 - Agun? - Yes. 150 00:09:59,557 --> 00:10:02,060 I felt it just now when we locked bumpers. 151 00:10:02,143 --> 00:10:04,604 You know, if this rampage of respectability persists 152 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,648 we'll have to get you a bullet-proof girdle. 153 00:10:08,399 --> 00:10:09,959 If you people think a gambler like brant 154 00:10:10,026 --> 00:10:12,028 is going to turn the entire evening's proceeds 155 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:14,948 over to charity, you're being very naive. 156 00:10:15,031 --> 00:10:16,991 - Well, he is. - Janet arranged it. 157 00:10:17,075 --> 00:10:19,119 I don't know how she ever persuaded him to. 158 00:10:19,202 --> 00:10:20,562 That doesn't take much imagination. 159 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:21,889 - Hello, Mr. Brant. - How are you? 160 00:10:21,913 --> 00:10:23,581 - You know everybody. - How do you do? 161 00:10:23,665 --> 00:10:27,210 We were just remarking about your generosity, Mr. Brant. 162 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:30,380 - Oh, I'm, I'm getting my cut. - I thought so. 163 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:34,151 May I have that dance now, Ms. Thayar? 164 00:10:34,175 --> 00:10:36,052 Janet has just finished dancing. 165 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,805 - I'm sure she's tired. - I'd love to dance, Mr. Brant. 166 00:10:38,888 --> 00:10:40,515 -Janefl - David, please. 167 00:10:40,598 --> 00:10:42,892 Well, maybe, we'd better make this some other time. 168 00:10:45,311 --> 00:10:46,914 Father, if you'll take the trouble of consulting 169 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:49,023 my birth certificate, you'll find I'm of full age 170 00:10:49,107 --> 00:10:51,401 and perfectly capable of making my own decisions. 171 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:56,114 - Phil. - Darling. 172 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:08,168 I don't think the blue-blooded Mr. Thayar going to like 173 00:11:08,251 --> 00:11:10,795 the idea of his daughter being married to a guy like me. 174 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:13,715 Tomorrow, there won't be anything he can do about it. 175 00:11:13,798 --> 00:11:17,218 You're sure you want to go through with it? Maybe, no dice. 176 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:18,970 It's going to be a natural. 177 00:11:20,805 --> 00:11:22,783 I'll go down to my office, get my things, and some money. 178 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:24,527 Meet me at the companion way in ten minutes. 179 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:44,514 Rain again. 180 00:12:48,559 --> 00:12:50,812 Tell Mr. Charles his breakfast is ready. 181 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:53,064 Uh-huh. Cornflakes before comics. 182 00:12:53,147 --> 00:12:55,191 - But, mom. - After breakfast, Nicky. 183 00:12:55,275 --> 00:12:56,818 Well, morning, son. 184 00:12:56,901 --> 00:12:59,362 Hi, dad. Gee, you look keen. 185 00:12:59,445 --> 00:13:01,614 Well, beautiful day, thought I'd dressed for it. 186 00:13:01,698 --> 00:13:03,658 You look like a page out of "esquire." 187 00:13:09,414 --> 00:13:10,915 Oh, boy! Another murder. 188 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:16,504 - It's a trap. - What? 189 00:13:16,587 --> 00:13:18,923 I knew Roy shouldn't have trusted that arsenic Annie. 190 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:21,259 She's a man dressed in a woman's clothes. 191 00:13:21,342 --> 00:13:24,178 - Annie's a man? - Sure. It's a dead giveaway. 192 00:13:24,262 --> 00:13:25,823 A dame would never pass a mirror like that 193 00:13:25,847 --> 00:13:27,932 without looking to see if her slip was showing. 194 00:13:30,268 --> 00:13:33,062 Well, that's what daddy always says. 195 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:34,981 I never say dame. 196 00:13:35,064 --> 00:13:38,651 I always say doll. Dish. 197 00:13:38,735 --> 00:13:40,653 Well, anyway, it was a very shrewd deduction. 198 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:43,698 I want to read about that murder. 199 00:13:43,781 --> 00:13:45,950 Maybe we can figure it out. Asta. Asta! 200 00:13:46,034 --> 00:13:48,244 Your father's no longer interested in murders. 201 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:51,372 - Goodbye, mom. - Goodbye? 202 00:13:51,456 --> 00:13:53,916 Nicky, the piano is in the living room. 203 00:13:56,085 --> 00:13:58,254 Uh, couldn't he practice later? 204 00:13:58,338 --> 00:14:00,138 He's going over to the thayar's this afternoon 205 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:02,941 they might ask him to play and I want him 206 00:14:04,969 --> 00:14:06,429 - get. - Oh. 207 00:14:08,389 --> 00:14:09,974 Asta, you stay out of this. 208 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:17,148 Come on, asta. Come on. 209 00:14:18,399 --> 00:14:21,235 Shh. Come on, asta. 210 00:14:21,319 --> 00:14:22,904 .\ 211 00:14:33,664 --> 00:14:36,334 Now, you see why I'm worried? 212 00:14:36,417 --> 00:14:38,127 He's been ducking his practicing all week. 213 00:14:38,211 --> 00:14:40,588 I think you're going to have to have a good spanking. 214 00:14:42,048 --> 00:14:44,050 - Spanking? - Spanking. 215 00:14:46,260 --> 00:14:48,262 - Very well. - Oh, no, I'm his mother. 216 00:14:50,473 --> 00:14:52,767 I wouldn't have it any other way. 217 00:14:52,850 --> 00:14:53,893 .\ 218 00:14:59,649 --> 00:15:00,649 Come here, son. 219 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,295 I regret that I am going to have to take 220 00:15:09,075 --> 00:15:10,785 I think this is the way they do it. 221 00:16:40,082 --> 00:16:41,584 Now, now, now. 222 00:16:48,257 --> 00:16:50,468 That was very clever of you, Nicky. 223 00:16:50,551 --> 00:16:53,262 As a reward, you'll have no radio for the rest of the week. 224 00:16:54,388 --> 00:16:55,932 Your mother is absolutely right. 225 00:16:56,015 --> 00:16:57,600 Go to your room. 226 00:17:01,229 --> 00:17:02,605 Did you know about this glove? 227 00:17:04,565 --> 00:17:06,651 - Why, Nora. - Pardon me, Mrs. Charles. 228 00:17:06,734 --> 00:17:08,694 A Mr. and Mrs. Brant are here to see you. 229 00:17:10,154 --> 00:17:12,782 Janet thayar. She did it. 230 00:17:12,865 --> 00:17:15,076 She told me they were going to elope. Come on. 231 00:17:16,702 --> 00:17:18,412 - Congratulations. - Hello, Mr. Charles. 232 00:17:18,496 --> 00:17:20,289 - What a surprise. - Mrs. Charles. 233 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:24,686 If you go out and come in again, we can throw some rice at you. 234 00:17:24,710 --> 00:17:27,713 Yes, we'd throw some old shoes too, but we're wearing them. 235 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:30,424 Please forgive us. We just flew in from Atlantic city and... 236 00:17:30,508 --> 00:17:31,908 Well, when we read the newspapers... 237 00:17:31,968 --> 00:17:33,427 Oh, the secret's out, huh? 238 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:35,930 - This calls for a celebration. - A celebration? 239 00:17:36,013 --> 00:17:37,693 Mr. Charles has been saving his last bottle 240 00:17:37,765 --> 00:17:39,892 of scotch for just such an occasion. 241 00:17:39,976 --> 00:17:41,561 .\ 242 00:17:41,644 --> 00:17:44,647 0h, uh, it's in my red pajamas, dear, 243 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:45,773 in the left leg. 244 00:17:47,316 --> 00:17:48,916 0h, Bertha, let's have some ice and soda. 245 00:17:50,486 --> 00:17:51,922 I hope you don't mind drinking this early. 246 00:17:51,946 --> 00:17:53,656 I could use a drink though I suppose 247 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:57,159 I'll just be celebrating being elected public enemy number one. 248 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:59,120 Oh, by the thayars, you mean. 249 00:17:59,203 --> 00:18:01,497 - Ah, you found it. - It was in the right leg. 250 00:18:01,581 --> 00:18:04,125 Mr. Charles, I think you have this all wrong. 251 00:18:04,208 --> 00:18:05,501 Have you read the morning paper? 252 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:08,212 No. I... I haven't quite gotten to it yet. 253 00:18:08,296 --> 00:18:09,714 But, I do know that... 254 00:18:17,138 --> 00:18:18,949 Oh, I know many people heard him threaten Drake 255 00:18:18,973 --> 00:18:20,613 and that made it look bad, but he was just 256 00:18:20,641 --> 00:18:22,476 trying to scare him a little. 257 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:24,562 This is why we've come to ask your help. 258 00:18:26,731 --> 00:18:28,816 I'm sorry, I, uh... 259 00:18:28,899 --> 00:18:30,526 I'd like to discuss this matter further, 260 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:33,571 but, uh, I'm afraid it'll have to be by telephone. 261 00:18:35,364 --> 00:18:37,825 Darling, Mr. Brant is wanted by the police. 262 00:18:37,908 --> 00:18:39,827 Our having him here without notifying them 263 00:18:39,910 --> 00:18:42,371 makes us accessories after the fact. 264 00:18:42,455 --> 00:18:46,500 And I don't think you'd find the prison gray very becoming. 265 00:18:46,584 --> 00:18:49,128 I'm sorry we couldn't have the drink. 266 00:18:49,211 --> 00:18:51,131 - Perhaps, some other time. - It's quite alright. 267 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:53,382 Nick: I don't want to appear inhospitable. 268 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:54,706 Here, take the bottle with you. 269 00:18:57,178 --> 00:18:58,846 I imagine that shot was meant for me. 270 00:18:58,929 --> 00:19:01,474 - Phil, no. - A fine way to kill a bottle. 271 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:03,934 - What goes on? What happened? - Nicky, go to your room. 272 00:19:04,018 --> 00:19:06,062 That's the murderer whose picture was in the paper. 273 00:19:06,145 --> 00:19:08,230 Hold on to him. I'll buzz the cops. 274 00:19:08,314 --> 00:19:10,232 You buzz right back to your room. 275 00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:13,337 Did you pick anyone up in the last few minutes? 276 00:19:13,361 --> 00:19:15,130 I haven't pick anybody up in the last ten minutes. 277 00:19:15,154 --> 00:19:16,989 Be right back. 278 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:24,163 Yes, an old friend of mine went completely to pieces. 279 00:19:34,048 --> 00:19:35,088 Rehearsing for the fourth. 280 00:19:40,179 --> 00:19:42,431 - Did you discover anything? - Yes. 281 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,195 Never entertain newlyweds until you've read 282 00:19:45,434 --> 00:19:46,852 there's the Charles' apartment. 283 00:19:53,734 --> 00:19:55,462 We got a flash that there's a maniac running amuck up there. 284 00:19:55,486 --> 00:19:58,489 - What's that? Blood? - I wish it were. 285 00:19:58,572 --> 00:20:00,533 Uh, Mr. Charles and I were just trying to launch 286 00:20:02,076 --> 00:20:03,994 well, there is something wrong, ain't there? 287 00:20:04,078 --> 00:20:05,438 I'm afraid our son's been listening 288 00:20:06,956 --> 00:20:08,836 - oh, we get that all the time. - Just a minute. 289 00:20:10,751 --> 00:20:12,420 You'd be the fair-haired boys of the force 290 00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:14,314 if you could bring Phil brant in, wouldn't you? 291 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:16,966 - Phil brant? - A little surprise for you. 292 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:22,430 Here you are. 293 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:24,807 Holy hollering cats. Phil brant. 294 00:20:24,890 --> 00:20:27,852 That's the sweetest double-cross I've ever been handed, Charles. 295 00:20:27,935 --> 00:20:29,621 The less you have to say the better off you'll be, brant. 296 00:20:29,645 --> 00:20:32,314 But he didn't shoot anybody. Somebody even shot at him. 297 00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:33,858 You're a witness, Mrs. Charles. 298 00:20:35,985 --> 00:20:37,611 Mr. Brant may be able to fool some people 299 00:20:39,697 --> 00:20:42,324 but I've seen it pulled far too often even to be amused. 300 00:20:42,408 --> 00:20:44,452 Well, Mr. Charles, somebody did shoot at him. 301 00:20:47,663 --> 00:20:50,332 A quaint old maneuver to divert suspicion. 302 00:20:50,416 --> 00:20:52,456 Or as they say in the movies, "they went that away." 303 00:20:52,501 --> 00:20:54,101 You're right, Mr. Charles, it's an oldie. 304 00:20:54,128 --> 00:20:56,756 - A very old oldie. - It's a lie and he knows it. 305 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:59,425 But he's the great Nick Charles, the mastermind. 306 00:20:59,508 --> 00:21:00,736 We came over here asking your help 307 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:02,136 and you've helped us. 308 00:21:02,219 --> 00:21:04,019 You helped Phil right into the electric chair. 309 00:21:04,054 --> 00:21:06,056 Policeman: Save it for your lawyer, lady. 310 00:21:06,140 --> 00:21:08,559 Thank you, Mr. Charles. Thanks a lot. 311 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:18,694 I could've sworn that shot was on the level. 312 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:20,070 Oh, it was on the level. 313 00:21:20,154 --> 00:21:22,406 - What? Well, then why did you... - Darling. 314 00:21:22,490 --> 00:21:24,617 With brant around loose, there'd be other shots. 315 00:21:24,700 --> 00:21:26,202 One of them might hit the Mark. 316 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:28,913 - He'll be safer in jail. - Oh. 317 00:21:28,996 --> 00:21:30,307 Then you don't think he killed Drake. 318 00:21:30,331 --> 00:21:32,249 Oh, that I don't know. 319 00:21:32,333 --> 00:21:35,795 I suppose jail is the best place temporarily. 320 00:21:35,878 --> 00:21:38,255 But suppose he's innocent and can't prove it? 321 00:21:38,339 --> 00:21:40,090 Then it wouldn't be so temporary. 322 00:21:40,174 --> 00:21:42,885 Nicky, the police do make mistakes. 323 00:21:42,968 --> 00:21:44,470 Yes, that is a cheerful thought. 324 00:21:44,553 --> 00:21:46,430 Just what I've been thinking. 325 00:21:46,514 --> 00:21:48,307 Of course, if you were on the case... 326 00:21:48,390 --> 00:21:50,309 Both: There would be no mistake. 327 00:21:50,392 --> 00:21:52,561 Mm. You know, it's positively sadistic 328 00:21:52,645 --> 00:21:55,105 the way you drive me to work. 329 00:21:55,189 --> 00:21:58,317 - Well, alright, Mrs. Legree. - My Nicky. 330 00:21:59,860 --> 00:22:02,530 We'll, uh, work without the police. 331 00:22:09,537 --> 00:22:11,664 Policeman: Nothing new, folks, nothing new. Get going. 332 00:22:11,747 --> 00:22:13,457 - Hey, mack. How about it? - Sorry. 333 00:22:13,541 --> 00:22:14,976 We only got your photograph this afternoon 334 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:16,228 with the rest of the news fellas. 335 00:22:16,252 --> 00:22:17,729 Ain't nobody gettin' on or off that boat 336 00:22:17,753 --> 00:22:19,171 without a pass from the inspector. 337 00:22:19,255 --> 00:22:20,975 Well, have you boys decided what kind of gun 338 00:22:21,924 --> 00:22:23,193 ballistics is a little bit puzzled, 339 00:22:23,217 --> 00:22:24,426 but they'll figure it out. 340 00:22:25,803 --> 00:22:29,181 - Hey, you, got a pass? - A pass? I 341 00:22:29,265 --> 00:22:31,065 since when does a peaceful citizen need a pass 342 00:22:31,141 --> 00:22:32,935 to stroll along the waterfront? 343 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:35,178 There'll be a letter in the "morning times" about this. 344 00:22:45,698 --> 00:22:47,449 Got to get him a couple of sandwiches. 345 00:22:50,744 --> 00:22:52,955 Kind of gave me an appetite, too. 346 00:23:05,259 --> 00:23:06,844 Cold out there tonight, huh? 347 00:23:06,927 --> 00:23:08,888 Naturally, whenever there's a job 348 00:23:08,971 --> 00:23:10,806 involving some slight inconvenience, 349 00:23:10,890 --> 00:23:12,766 such as risking pneumonia 350 00:23:16,270 --> 00:23:19,064 oh, and a couple of hams on white to go out. 351 00:23:21,150 --> 00:23:23,110 .\ 352 00:23:23,193 --> 00:23:25,654 Uh, a couple of hams on white to go out, please. 353 00:23:25,738 --> 00:23:27,823 Uh, no piccalilli. 354 00:23:27,907 --> 00:23:29,283 Thirty cents. 355 00:23:31,493 --> 00:23:35,122 Sandy, I wish your chowder was as thick as the fog. 356 00:23:58,479 --> 00:24:01,106 Man 1: Hey, you. 357 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:03,984 - Get out of the boat. - Who are you? 358 00:24:04,068 --> 00:24:06,612 Get out of my boat. That's who I am. 359 00:24:06,695 --> 00:24:09,573 Look, how'd you like to make yourself a quick $5? 360 00:24:11,325 --> 00:24:13,452 I just want you to row me out to that gambling ship. 361 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:19,124 - $25. - Get into the boat. 362 00:24:19,208 --> 00:24:21,293 For $25, I'll give you the boat. 363 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:37,309 I can't see my eyes before me. 364 00:24:39,436 --> 00:24:41,647 Can't you see the rings in my ears? 365 00:24:41,730 --> 00:24:43,649 Oh, it's you, Callahan. 366 00:24:45,150 --> 00:24:47,111 Did that come out of you, cahahan? 367 00:24:47,194 --> 00:24:49,405 You'll be answering questions instead of asking them 368 00:24:49,488 --> 00:24:51,073 if you can't explain what the anchor's 369 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:52,866 doing up out of the water. 370 00:24:54,618 --> 00:24:56,495 I'll see about it right away. 371 00:24:59,039 --> 00:25:00,874 Lay off there a ways till I call you. 372 00:25:15,305 --> 00:25:17,975 Hey, Callahan, that ain't an anchor out of the water. 373 00:25:18,058 --> 00:25:20,853 It's a dinghy. Now, how did that dinghy get there? 374 00:25:41,999 --> 00:25:45,669 Well, not very neat of the inspector, was it? 375 00:25:50,591 --> 00:25:54,011 Well, what's the excitement, boy, huh? 376 00:25:56,472 --> 00:25:58,724 It's just a razorblade. 377 00:26:00,434 --> 00:26:01,518 Oh, no. 378 00:26:01,602 --> 00:26:02,602 .\ 379 00:26:11,195 --> 00:26:13,072 - Who's that? - Callahan: It's me, bright eyes. 380 00:26:13,155 --> 00:26:15,324 Who were you expecting? Admiral halsey? 381 00:26:15,407 --> 00:26:17,868 - What are you doing down there? - Walking up. 382 00:26:17,951 --> 00:26:19,912 You know any other way of getting on this ship? 383 00:26:19,995 --> 00:26:21,580 Here are your sandwiches. 384 00:26:24,249 --> 00:26:26,794 .\ 385 00:26:26,877 --> 00:26:29,963 - Well, you brought it. - How? By mental telepathy? 386 00:26:30,047 --> 00:26:31,441 You put it on the box when you told me 387 00:26:31,465 --> 00:26:32,925 to go down and look at the anchor. 388 00:26:33,008 --> 00:26:37,304 - What anchor? - What, the anchor that... 389 00:26:37,387 --> 00:26:40,265 Look, cahahan, you're past the retiring age. 390 00:26:40,349 --> 00:26:42,476 Now, why don't you put in for your pension? 391 00:26:42,559 --> 00:26:45,187 If you're insinuating that I gave you that sandwich... 392 00:26:46,688 --> 00:26:48,857 Captain kidd with the rings in his ears? 393 00:26:50,734 --> 00:26:54,947 Callahan, if you didn't bring me this sandwich 394 00:27:06,333 --> 00:27:08,173 What is it, fella? Smell something interesting? 395 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:26,645 "It's a reminder that I love you. Fran." 396 00:27:27,688 --> 00:27:29,857 "Unfaithfully, Joan." 397 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:42,327 "To Tommy, you dog, 398 00:27:42,411 --> 00:27:44,079 but I can't help it. Alice." 399 00:27:56,800 --> 00:27:57,968 .\ 400 00:28:11,148 --> 00:28:14,234 "Under the stars, introduced by Tommy Drake and orchestra." 401 00:28:15,277 --> 00:28:16,778 "Piccolo's part." Hm. 402 00:28:20,157 --> 00:28:21,491 "Received of Tommy Drake the sum 403 00:28:21,575 --> 00:28:24,286 of $12,000 in full payment of all debts." 404 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:26,038 "Ai amboy." 405 00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:29,291 Well, the fine itchy-fingered hand of Mr. Amboy. 406 00:28:29,374 --> 00:28:31,001 I'll take that piece of music. 407 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:34,645 If you're afraid of my bursting into song 408 00:28:34,713 --> 00:28:36,633 it'd be a little difficult with the piccolo part. 409 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:38,109 I said, I'd take that piece of music. 410 00:28:38,133 --> 00:28:39,760 Go little easy with that knife, brother. 411 00:28:39,843 --> 00:28:41,362 Just one word from me and that dog of mine 412 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:42,721 will tear you to pieces. 413 00:28:44,765 --> 00:28:46,485 Give me it before I let air in your kidneys. 414 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:49,950 I'm afraid these old kidneys wouldn't take 415 00:28:51,897 --> 00:28:53,482 there you are. Get it, asta. 416 00:29:00,197 --> 00:29:02,199 Come here, drop it. Drop it. 417 00:29:06,328 --> 00:29:07,996 Hold! Callahan! Get a hold of him. 418 00:29:08,080 --> 00:29:10,332 - Callahan, there he is. - Alright, you! 419 00:29:13,085 --> 00:29:14,419 I'll report it to shore. 420 00:30:32,164 --> 00:30:35,292 Do you always feel so light-hearted about murder? 421 00:30:35,375 --> 00:30:37,669 With Drake, that bullet was an improvement. 422 00:30:37,753 --> 00:30:40,589 - Solid. - Who are you? 423 00:30:44,426 --> 00:30:45,802 We got a pass from the inspector. 424 00:30:45,886 --> 00:30:48,138 We had to get our instruments. 425 00:30:48,221 --> 00:30:50,807 Let's go, fellows. We're packing. 426 00:30:50,891 --> 00:30:52,931 You know, the constitution says a gate's got a right 427 00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:57,272 well, we ain't so lively without our tools. 428 00:30:57,356 --> 00:30:59,358 Do you know anyone besides brant 429 00:30:59,441 --> 00:31:01,610 who might have been interested in knocking Drake off? 430 00:31:01,693 --> 00:31:04,446 Try the phone book. You may find a couple names on every page. 431 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:06,698 - Solid. - Ha-ha! 432 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:17,876 Wait a minute. He was shot, remember? 433 00:31:17,959 --> 00:31:20,462 What were you doing in brant's office last night? 434 00:31:21,922 --> 00:31:23,757 Yeah, you dropped one of those blades. 435 00:31:28,678 --> 00:31:30,972 Every man who uses a Reed, uses a blade. 436 00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:32,641 I ain't the only reedman in the band. 437 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:34,351 Hey, that whacked-up buddy Hollis 438 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:35,894 was in brant's office last night. 439 00:31:35,977 --> 00:31:38,105 He was just trying to get his job back. 440 00:31:38,188 --> 00:31:40,023 - Did brant fire him? - Drake fired him. 441 00:31:40,107 --> 00:31:41,441 They had a battle over a dame. 442 00:31:41,525 --> 00:31:43,245 He ain't gonna knock nobody off over a dame. 443 00:31:46,530 --> 00:31:48,824 Where can I find this whacked-up character? 444 00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:52,035 Oh, he's been bouncing around from place to place lately. 445 00:31:52,119 --> 00:31:54,039 You'll probably dig him in one of the jam joints. 446 00:31:56,873 --> 00:31:59,751 Dig him in one of thejam joints. 447 00:31:59,835 --> 00:32:03,505 Where the boys go after closing and really ride. 448 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:08,552 A rooty-toots and bobbysoxer's verboten. 449 00:32:10,429 --> 00:32:12,639 Well, I, uh, I don't wear Bobby socks, 450 00:32:12,722 --> 00:32:14,933 but would you say I was a “rooty-toot?" 451 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:19,062 But, I guess I can ace you in. 452 00:32:19,146 --> 00:32:20,986 Nick: Well, considering the resemblance between 453 00:32:21,022 --> 00:32:24,192 this blade and the one in brant's office... 454 00:32:24,276 --> 00:32:25,944 I think you'd better. 455 00:32:26,027 --> 00:32:28,113 - Shall we go? - Go? 456 00:32:28,196 --> 00:32:29,573 - Oh. 457 00:32:29,656 --> 00:32:31,241 Oh, the dust don't start rising 458 00:32:34,202 --> 00:32:35,642 he means those jams don't get started 459 00:32:36,872 --> 00:32:38,123 come on, get going, you fellas. 460 00:32:38,206 --> 00:32:40,125 You can't stay here all night. 461 00:32:40,208 --> 00:32:42,419 Okay, cossack. 462 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:51,136 - Yeah, sure. - Deuce-a-bells. 463 00:32:55,849 --> 00:32:59,895 Asta, where did you put that piccolo part? 464 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:03,148 Where did you put it? No, no, no, where is it? 465 00:33:03,231 --> 00:33:04,941 Hey, you planning to spend the night? 466 00:33:05,025 --> 00:33:07,194 No, I... I was just looking for my instrument. 467 00:33:07,277 --> 00:33:09,362 Is it one of them big bass tuba things? 468 00:33:09,446 --> 00:33:10,655 Yes. Yeah, that's it. 469 00:33:11,823 --> 00:33:14,075 Hm. Oh, yes, thanks. 470 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:15,744 If that was any bigger, it'd bite you. 471 00:33:15,827 --> 00:33:17,162 .\ 472 00:33:25,754 --> 00:33:28,089 Come in. Well, you're early. 473 00:33:28,173 --> 00:33:29,692 I was getting on kind of a nervous kick, 474 00:33:29,716 --> 00:33:31,176 just sitting around there waiting. 475 00:33:31,259 --> 00:33:34,054 - Darling, this is mister, uh... - Clarence krause. 476 00:33:34,137 --> 00:33:35,639 Affectionately known at local 802 477 00:33:36,765 --> 00:33:38,600 how do you do, Mr. Clinker? 478 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:41,353 Well, the first spot we hit is Mitch talbin, big-band booker. 479 00:33:41,436 --> 00:33:43,730 Boy, they really flick the whiskers at his bakes. 480 00:33:43,813 --> 00:33:46,107 I, uh, brought along the old licorice stick. 481 00:33:46,191 --> 00:33:49,194 Of course, if the reedman's already riding, I'm nowheres. 482 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:54,074 Uh, Mrs. Charles always wears her mouth 483 00:33:57,410 --> 00:33:59,162 no, no, no, no, no. Look. 484 00:34:00,413 --> 00:34:01,540 Is strictly off the cob. 485 00:34:04,084 --> 00:34:06,461 Takes his Beethoven and his brahms straight. 486 00:34:06,545 --> 00:34:07,745 You know what I mean? 487 00:34:13,843 --> 00:34:15,220 .\ 488 00:34:15,303 --> 00:34:17,138 - We don't want to intrude. - Get in. 489 00:34:26,815 --> 00:34:28,900 - Well, I'll be seeing you. - Get in. 490 00:34:36,449 --> 00:34:38,618 I've been waiting for you to come home, Nick. 491 00:34:38,702 --> 00:34:41,871 I thought you were still noseying around out on the boat. 492 00:34:41,955 --> 00:34:44,874 No, I didn't care so much for the passenger list. 493 00:34:44,958 --> 00:34:48,003 Look, Nick, I've been with the cops all day. 494 00:34:48,086 --> 00:34:50,189 They think maybe I had something to do with Drake's killing 495 00:34:50,213 --> 00:34:51,923 because the guy owed me some dough. 496 00:34:52,007 --> 00:34:53,300 That's silly. 497 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:54,694 If a guy owes you money and you kill him, 498 00:34:54,718 --> 00:34:55,885 he can't pay you. 499 00:34:55,969 --> 00:34:57,971 Very smart. 500 00:34:59,556 --> 00:35:01,266 I tried to tell them Drake paid off. 501 00:35:01,349 --> 00:35:03,109 That I even signed a receipt that was written 502 00:35:04,686 --> 00:35:06,730 but they couldn't find that receipt. 503 00:35:06,813 --> 00:35:09,524 I sent the shiv over to see why. 504 00:35:09,608 --> 00:35:11,610 I know you've got that receipt, Nick. 505 00:35:11,693 --> 00:35:13,361 I want the cops to get it. 506 00:35:13,445 --> 00:35:15,947 I want you to tell them where you found it. 507 00:35:16,031 --> 00:35:18,116 You should have done that right away. 508 00:35:18,199 --> 00:35:20,660 Yes, I, uh, I intended to. 509 00:35:30,712 --> 00:35:32,339 - Is that the spot? - Yeah. 510 00:35:45,101 --> 00:35:46,478 Oh, yeah. 511 00:35:53,526 --> 00:35:57,197 - Man after my own heart. - After my heart, you mean. 512 00:35:57,280 --> 00:35:59,699 And probably get it too, if I don't dig up that receipt. 513 00:35:59,783 --> 00:36:00,992 - Dig it up? - Yes. 514 00:36:01,076 --> 00:36:02,369 Well, I thought you said... 515 00:36:02,452 --> 00:36:04,092 Well, it got us out of the cab, didn't it? 516 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:06,414 They might not have believed that I didn't have it. 517 00:36:06,498 --> 00:36:09,000 - Oh, Nicky. - Ah, don't worry, darling. 518 00:36:09,084 --> 00:36:11,836 We're on no spot that a solution of the crime won't get us off. 519 00:36:16,758 --> 00:36:18,134 Penthouse, you know. 520 00:36:18,218 --> 00:36:19,636 These talbin jams are the tops. 521 00:36:19,719 --> 00:36:20,845 But, it's like I told you, 522 00:36:20,929 --> 00:36:22,555 strictly for gates and gut-busters. 523 00:36:23,723 --> 00:36:25,141 Hey, I'll tell you what. 524 00:36:25,225 --> 00:36:28,103 - You're a slush pump man. - Come again? 525 00:36:31,064 --> 00:36:32,982 And you? You're a canary. 526 00:36:33,066 --> 00:36:35,443 - Strictly from Memphis. - “Canary?" 527 00:36:35,527 --> 00:36:38,571 Well, I could say you pluck a hot harp. 528 00:36:38,655 --> 00:36:40,281 Mr. Charles doesn't find that receipt, 529 00:36:44,619 --> 00:36:46,204 - Mitch-boy! - Clinker. 530 00:36:46,287 --> 00:36:48,224 - I see you brought the pipe. - Ah, ready to light. 531 00:36:48,248 --> 00:36:50,248 Oh, I want you to meet a couple of friends of mine. 532 00:36:51,710 --> 00:36:52,990 - How do you do? - How do you do? 533 00:36:54,379 --> 00:36:56,005 Second hottest. 534 00:36:56,089 --> 00:36:57,590 Do you play an instrument, too? 535 00:36:57,674 --> 00:37:00,885 No, I'm a mud hen, a bird, a canary. 536 00:37:00,969 --> 00:37:04,514 - A canary? - Strictly from Tennessee. 537 00:37:04,597 --> 00:37:07,475 Oh, talbin had Drake and the band booked for a big tour. 538 00:37:07,559 --> 00:37:09,199 Yeah, poor Tommy didn't leave enough money 539 00:37:10,186 --> 00:37:11,813 even asked me to square a $12,000 marker 540 00:37:13,481 --> 00:37:14,601 well, I hope you kissed your 541 00:37:15,942 --> 00:37:17,461 oh, no, that money never left the station. 542 00:37:17,485 --> 00:37:19,112 I always figured him for a bad risk. 543 00:37:19,195 --> 00:37:21,614 - New talent, darling? - Oh, this is baby. 544 00:37:23,408 --> 00:37:24,784 How do you do? 545 00:37:27,871 --> 00:37:29,098 Remember, when you dropped your necklace? 546 00:37:29,122 --> 00:37:30,582 Oh, yes. 547 00:37:30,665 --> 00:37:32,268 Oh, why aren't you wearing the necklace, baby? 548 00:37:32,292 --> 00:37:33,835 You're wearing the earrings. 549 00:37:33,918 --> 00:37:35,938 It's at the jeweler's, darling, having the clasp fixed. 550 00:37:35,962 --> 00:37:37,189 Well, let's get going. They're starting to roll. 551 00:37:37,213 --> 00:37:39,007 Oh, yeah. Come on in. 552 00:37:41,551 --> 00:37:43,678 - Nemo! - Clinkersville. 553 00:37:45,388 --> 00:37:47,891 Put it in the deck. Shuffle it up and shuffle it up. 554 00:37:49,726 --> 00:37:51,019 - Friendship. - And bop me. 555 00:37:56,775 --> 00:37:58,067 Come on. Live a little, Ziggy. 556 00:37:58,151 --> 00:37:59,986 Live a little, man. 557 00:38:00,069 --> 00:38:02,071 My body needs lifting. Lay it on me, man. 558 00:38:02,155 --> 00:38:03,156 Lay it on me. 559 00:38:03,239 --> 00:38:04,783 I love it. Love it. 560 00:38:08,912 --> 00:38:10,205 .\ 561 00:38:11,956 --> 00:38:13,458 Okay, you can save it. 562 00:38:14,793 --> 00:38:17,003 Tommy Drake won't stay dead on me. 563 00:38:17,086 --> 00:38:18,755 From out of nowhere, his broken-down 564 00:38:18,838 --> 00:38:21,007 theme song comes back to haunt me. 565 00:38:21,090 --> 00:38:23,301 - Sounds rather catchy. - Oh, tune in, man. 566 00:38:23,384 --> 00:38:26,471 I'm talking about that broken down "under the stars" jazz. 567 00:38:26,554 --> 00:38:27,680 - “Under the stars?" - Yeah. 568 00:38:27,764 --> 00:38:29,224 And the piccolo part, yet. 569 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:31,434 Piccolo part, what about it? You got it? 570 00:38:31,518 --> 00:38:34,062 Relax, man. Relax, it's been cremated. 571 00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:35,980 Ooh, dig that music. 572 00:38:37,607 --> 00:38:39,047 Should have sent you a little sooner. 573 00:38:42,737 --> 00:38:44,906 I'm sorry, I don't feel it yet. 574 00:38:44,989 --> 00:38:46,616 That ain't it yet. I don't feel it. 575 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:53,289 Yeah. Now I'm getting it. That's more like it. 576 00:38:53,373 --> 00:38:56,251 Come on, you foul thing, you start mixing, let's flip it now. 577 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:57,877 Get it, get it. 578 00:38:59,838 --> 00:39:02,757 Clinker, is he here? 579 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:04,843 - Who? - The Reed. 580 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:07,011 Oh, no, he ain't here yet. But it's still early. 581 00:39:09,097 --> 00:39:10,640 Hey, come on, get with it. 582 00:39:10,723 --> 00:39:12,323 They'll think you're a couple of squares. 583 00:40:45,735 --> 00:40:47,528 That don't sound like the old Hollis juice. 584 00:40:49,364 --> 00:40:52,533 J' you're not so easy I 585 00:40:52,617 --> 00:40:54,577 j' to forget I 586 00:40:54,661 --> 00:40:56,537 that's Fran. Fran page. 587 00:40:58,915 --> 00:41:00,375 Unless I got my photographs mixed, 588 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:03,252 she had a little fire left over for Mr. Drake, too. 589 00:41:05,171 --> 00:41:06,798 And then he gave her the Fuller. 590 00:41:09,133 --> 00:41:12,095 - The brush. The brush. - Oh. 591 00:41:14,889 --> 00:41:17,141 J' my heart if 592 00:41:17,225 --> 00:41:19,769 well, invite her over to the bar and have a drink. 593 00:41:19,852 --> 00:41:21,104 Okay, order me a double bourbon 594 00:41:21,187 --> 00:41:23,856 and better make it the same for Fran. 595 00:41:25,233 --> 00:41:27,360 Oh, she can always give it to me. 596 00:41:30,822 --> 00:41:33,658 - Clinker. - Well, hi-Dee-Dee! 597 00:41:33,741 --> 00:41:35,451 Long time no. 598 00:41:35,535 --> 00:41:37,286 Hey, we really rode it high at that shuffle 599 00:41:37,370 --> 00:41:38,913 of yours the other night, didn't we? 600 00:41:38,997 --> 00:41:41,290 - Yeah, it was a wonderful jam. - Join us for a drink. 601 00:41:41,374 --> 00:41:43,014 I'm afraid I'll have to take a rain check. 602 00:41:43,042 --> 00:41:44,836 I'm with the Nick Charles department tonight. 603 00:41:44,919 --> 00:41:47,880 - Nick Charles, the detective? - Yeah. 604 00:41:47,964 --> 00:41:49,966 I don't care for anything. 605 00:41:50,049 --> 00:41:52,301 I thought you told us he was a pump man. 606 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:54,465 Oh, well, I didn't want you to think I was loading up 607 00:41:54,512 --> 00:41:56,139 yourjams with a bunch of squares. 608 00:41:56,222 --> 00:41:59,100 They were the squarest couple of hipsters I've ever seen. 609 00:41:59,183 --> 00:42:01,102 What are they doing in a trap like this? 610 00:42:01,185 --> 00:42:03,146 They're looking for the Reed. He's disappeared. 611 00:42:03,229 --> 00:42:04,229 - Really? - Yeah. 612 00:42:05,606 --> 00:42:06,625 Why, darling, I thought that's what 613 00:42:06,649 --> 00:42:08,401 you came here to see Fran about. 614 00:42:08,484 --> 00:42:10,278 Hm? Oh, no. No, no. 615 00:42:10,361 --> 00:42:12,113 I came to see her about a job 616 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:14,073 I can get her in Havana. 617 00:42:19,162 --> 00:42:20,872 Hey, Fran. 618 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:25,418 Ah, I just caught you. Still the same old Fran. 619 00:42:25,501 --> 00:42:27,128 Still plugging the Reed's tune, too. 620 00:42:27,211 --> 00:42:29,005 That's the least I can do for him, isn't it? 621 00:42:29,088 --> 00:42:30,840 I've been looking all over for him. 622 00:42:30,923 --> 00:42:32,383 What do you want, lessons? 623 00:42:32,467 --> 00:42:33,861 Oh, no. Why don't you stay off it, Fran? 624 00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:35,553 You know I've always been in his corner. 625 00:42:35,636 --> 00:42:37,764 Sorry. I got the jumps. 626 00:42:37,847 --> 00:42:40,516 Hey, you need some laughs. 627 00:42:40,600 --> 00:42:42,327 Come on out and meet a couple of friends of mine. 628 00:42:42,351 --> 00:42:44,020 No, I don't feel like meeting anyone. 629 00:42:44,103 --> 00:42:45,646 Uh, may we come in? 630 00:42:45,730 --> 00:42:49,067 Oh, Fran, this is Mr. and Mrs. Nick Charles. 631 00:42:49,150 --> 00:42:51,152 - How do you do? - How do you do? 632 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:53,112 Well, you're, uh, you're very jivey. 633 00:42:54,614 --> 00:42:57,408 Mr. Charles is a bit of a schmo. 634 00:43:01,579 --> 00:43:02,699 You might be able to help us 635 00:43:05,792 --> 00:43:07,960 somebody's been giving you a bum steer. 636 00:43:08,044 --> 00:43:10,630 I don't know anything about Hollis. 637 00:43:12,131 --> 00:43:14,592 Why don't you ask me if I killed Tommy Drake? 638 00:43:14,675 --> 00:43:17,595 You probably had good reason to. 639 00:43:17,678 --> 00:43:19,931 Look, your three minutes are up and this line is busy. 640 00:43:20,014 --> 00:43:21,432 So hang up the phone and get out. 641 00:43:22,850 --> 00:43:24,769 - Get them out of here. - Just going. 642 00:43:27,522 --> 00:43:29,524 Oh, get lost, you offbeat, rinky-dink. 643 00:43:35,905 --> 00:43:37,465 I don't believe there is any such person 644 00:43:40,952 --> 00:43:42,578 reported him seen in Chicago, 645 00:43:42,662 --> 00:43:44,330 Denver, palm beach and Hollywood. 646 00:43:44,413 --> 00:43:45,414 But all at the same time. 647 00:43:45,498 --> 00:43:46,791 Oh, darling, how could he be 648 00:43:46,874 --> 00:43:49,210 in all those places at the same time? 649 00:43:58,761 --> 00:44:00,054 Of Mr. Amboy's. 650 00:44:10,189 --> 00:44:12,024 Asta, get in your own bed. 651 00:44:23,202 --> 00:44:24,704 Now you stay there, asta. 652 00:44:41,429 --> 00:44:44,223 Oh, this wonderful, wonderful bed. 653 00:44:44,307 --> 00:44:46,184 I'm going to sleep for 20 years. 654 00:44:46,267 --> 00:44:49,437 When you get up, don't wake me. 655 00:44:52,148 --> 00:44:55,151 Nicky! What are you doing up, darling? 656 00:44:55,234 --> 00:44:57,361 I heard your voices. 657 00:44:57,445 --> 00:44:59,071 I hardly ever get to see you. 658 00:45:02,325 --> 00:45:04,178 Who's going to ride me to school in the morning? 659 00:45:04,202 --> 00:45:06,329 - Your mother. - Your father. 660 00:45:06,412 --> 00:45:07,830 We'll both ride you to school. 661 00:45:07,914 --> 00:45:09,957 Now, you kiss this fiend good night, 662 00:45:12,543 --> 00:45:14,754 come on. Up you go. 663 00:45:14,837 --> 00:45:19,258 - Ah! Alley... - Oop! 664 00:45:19,342 --> 00:45:21,761 Go on, you too, you night owl. 665 00:45:26,140 --> 00:45:27,350 Here we go. 666 00:45:27,433 --> 00:45:29,143 The piggyback express to sleepy town. 667 00:45:31,229 --> 00:45:32,480 How about a story, dad? 668 00:45:32,563 --> 00:45:33,940 No story for you tonight. 669 00:45:34,023 --> 00:45:35,316 You've got to get some sleep. 670 00:45:35,399 --> 00:45:38,110 But your stories always put me to sleep. 671 00:45:38,194 --> 00:45:42,448 Hmm. Well, alright, but just a short one. 672 00:45:42,531 --> 00:45:45,576 Now let's see, uh... oh, yes. 673 00:45:45,660 --> 00:45:48,246 Once upon a time, there was an outlaw 674 00:45:51,415 --> 00:45:54,794 now, one... well... 675 00:45:54,877 --> 00:45:57,588 - What's this? - That's protection. 676 00:45:57,672 --> 00:45:59,173 Protection. 677 00:45:59,257 --> 00:46:00,567 I don't think you'd get much protection 678 00:46:00,591 --> 00:46:02,134 from an old blunderbuss like that. 679 00:46:02,218 --> 00:46:03,761 That's just an antique. 680 00:46:09,809 --> 00:46:11,018 .\ 681 00:46:15,189 --> 00:46:16,607 Son, you know, I think that story 682 00:46:16,691 --> 00:46:17,691 is a little too scary 683 00:46:17,733 --> 00:46:18,818 for this time of night. 684 00:46:20,569 --> 00:46:22,697 Well, I don't, it frightens me. 685 00:46:22,780 --> 00:46:25,866 Look, I'll tell it to you the very first thing in the morning. 686 00:46:25,950 --> 00:46:28,136 - How's that? Goodnight, fella. - Nick Jr.: Goodnight, pop. 687 00:46:28,160 --> 00:46:31,706 Sleep tight. Goodnight, asta. 688 00:46:46,053 --> 00:46:48,180 Nick! 689 00:46:48,264 --> 00:46:51,267 - What are you doing? - Nick: I'm getting dressed. 690 00:46:56,897 --> 00:46:59,066 I might as well get up, too. 691 00:46:59,150 --> 00:47:01,319 Nick: No, you're tired. You stay in bed. 692 00:47:01,402 --> 00:47:03,070 Oh, I feel fine. 693 00:47:03,154 --> 00:47:05,114 All I needed was a good night's sleep. 694 00:47:17,668 --> 00:47:20,546 Open the curtains and let some daylight in. 695 00:47:24,425 --> 00:47:27,511 - What time is it? - Nick: 4 o'clock. 696 00:47:27,595 --> 00:47:29,597 In the morning? Nick: Yep. 697 00:47:29,680 --> 00:47:32,767 - Same morning? - Nick: Same morning. 698 00:47:32,850 --> 00:47:38,439 Oh... what are you getting dressed for? 699 00:47:38,522 --> 00:47:40,775 Uh, I'm going to run over and visit the thayars. 700 00:47:40,858 --> 00:47:42,568 At 4 o' clock in the morning? 701 00:47:42,651 --> 00:47:45,488 Oh, that's the best possible time to ask questions. 702 00:47:45,571 --> 00:47:47,198 People aren't such artful Dodgers 703 00:47:47,281 --> 00:47:48,401 at 4 o'clock in the morning. 704 00:47:50,242 --> 00:47:51,786 No, you're going right back to bed. 705 00:47:51,869 --> 00:47:54,413 We're in this together. I'm going with you. 706 00:47:56,499 --> 00:47:59,835 If I can ever get into my shoes again. 707 00:48:05,132 --> 00:48:06,675 Yes, what is it? 708 00:48:06,759 --> 00:48:08,928 Mr. and Mrs. Charles to see Ms. Thayar. 709 00:48:09,011 --> 00:48:12,390 Oh, I'm sorry, sir. Ms. Thayar's asleep. 710 00:48:12,473 --> 00:48:14,350 It's very important. You'd better wake her. 711 00:48:14,433 --> 00:48:16,394 Well, I'm afraid I can't. 712 00:48:16,477 --> 00:48:18,896 Janet: John! John, what is it? 713 00:48:23,275 --> 00:48:25,027 Ms. Thayar, this is rather an unusual time 714 00:48:25,111 --> 00:48:26,838 to come visiting, but I've got to talk to you. 715 00:48:26,862 --> 00:48:29,073 You've done enough talking already, Mr. Charles. 716 00:48:29,156 --> 00:48:31,075 Janet, I tried to get in touch with you. 717 00:48:31,158 --> 00:48:33,327 Mr. Charles had to do what he did. 718 00:48:33,411 --> 00:48:36,163 - It was for brant's own good. - Oh, that's a neat switch. 719 00:48:36,247 --> 00:48:39,792 - So now you're his benefactor. - And yours, too. 720 00:48:39,875 --> 00:48:41,919 Unless you'd enjoy being a widow. 721 00:48:55,057 --> 00:48:58,102 - Won't you sit down? - Well, thank you. 722 00:48:58,185 --> 00:49:03,524 - Uh, Ms. Thayar, I... well... - Would you like a drink? 723 00:49:03,607 --> 00:49:04,984 Well, this is my Brandy hour. 724 00:49:05,067 --> 00:49:06,507 Mrs. Charles, would you like a drink? 725 00:49:06,569 --> 00:49:08,446 I could stand some Sherry. 726 00:49:08,529 --> 00:49:10,739 Uh, Ms. Thayar, the weapon that killed Tommy Drake 727 00:49:10,823 --> 00:49:14,452 seems to have the ballistics experts rather neatly stumped. 728 00:49:14,535 --> 00:49:16,996 That leads to one of two possible conclusions... 729 00:49:19,165 --> 00:49:22,001 Or it was a pre-ballistics antique. 730 00:49:22,084 --> 00:49:24,086 Probably very early 18th century. 731 00:49:24,170 --> 00:49:26,672 Nick: Perhaps the property of some collector. 732 00:49:26,755 --> 00:49:29,008 - Oh! - Dear me, I'm terribly sorry. 733 00:49:29,091 --> 00:49:31,343 - Here, use this. - Quite alright. 734 00:49:31,427 --> 00:49:32,928 Thank you. 735 00:49:33,012 --> 00:49:35,264 Well, that's very interesting, Mr. Charles, 736 00:49:35,347 --> 00:49:36,849 but not interesting enough to come 737 00:49:36,932 --> 00:49:40,311 breaking down doors at this hour of the morning. 738 00:49:40,394 --> 00:49:42,271 My husband is neither a gunsmith 739 00:49:42,354 --> 00:49:43,981 nor an antique collector. 740 00:49:44,064 --> 00:49:46,650 No, but, uh, wasn't the city museum 741 00:49:46,734 --> 00:49:48,360 given a million-dollar art collection 742 00:49:48,444 --> 00:49:49,987 by your father? 743 00:49:52,573 --> 00:49:54,325 Oh, yes. 744 00:49:54,408 --> 00:49:57,244 Yes, father gave the museum, his, uh... 745 00:49:57,328 --> 00:50:00,164 Elizabethan and chippendale pieces. 746 00:50:00,247 --> 00:50:01,624 His, umm... 747 00:50:05,920 --> 00:50:08,214 And, oh, yes, his flemish paintings, 748 00:50:08,297 --> 00:50:09,673 his Reynolds, and his Rembrandt. 749 00:50:09,757 --> 00:50:11,717 Hmm, well, that was very generous of him. 750 00:50:13,219 --> 00:50:14,553 Uh, your father was a collector 751 00:50:14,637 --> 00:50:15,971 of many things, wasn't he? 752 00:50:16,055 --> 00:50:18,891 Coral, coins, Jade, and, uh, ideally 753 00:50:18,974 --> 00:50:22,478 quite an assortment of 18th-century firearms. 754 00:50:22,561 --> 00:50:23,938 All the weapons my father had, 755 00:50:24,021 --> 00:50:26,524 pistols or guns, went to the museum. 756 00:50:26,607 --> 00:50:27,691 Just a minute, Mr. Charles. 757 00:50:30,778 --> 00:50:32,905 Nick: Your father seems to have overlooked a few. 758 00:50:32,988 --> 00:50:34,257 Nick: Am I to understand that the gun that 759 00:50:34,281 --> 00:50:36,408 hung here was given to the museum? 760 00:50:38,619 --> 00:50:41,914 I didn't give that gun to the museum. 761 00:50:41,997 --> 00:50:43,499 It was my favorite. 762 00:50:43,582 --> 00:50:46,210 Originally owned by an 18th-century nobleman. 763 00:50:46,293 --> 00:50:48,921 He used it only once, to destroy a brigand 764 00:50:49,004 --> 00:50:50,297 who had certain aspirations 765 00:50:50,381 --> 00:50:52,341 toward the gentleman's daughter. 766 00:50:52,424 --> 00:50:53,968 Mr. Thayar, you had that gun with you 767 00:50:54,051 --> 00:50:55,344 the night Drake was murdered. 768 00:50:57,221 --> 00:50:58,615 Were you perhaps intending to use it 769 00:50:58,639 --> 00:51:00,474 on a brigand who had certain aspirations 770 00:51:03,185 --> 00:51:05,187 but he wasn't the man who was killed. 771 00:51:05,271 --> 00:51:06,331 But he and Drake were just about 772 00:51:06,355 --> 00:51:08,023 the same height and build. 773 00:51:08,107 --> 00:51:10,317 And in the darkness of a below-decks office, 774 00:51:10,401 --> 00:51:11,670 there could have been a mistake. 775 00:51:11,694 --> 00:51:13,862 True, but before Mr. Drake was killed 776 00:51:13,946 --> 00:51:15,781 I was relieved of that gun 777 00:51:15,864 --> 00:51:17,491 by my son-in-law. 778 00:51:17,575 --> 00:51:19,493 That's a fine wedding present for you. 779 00:51:19,577 --> 00:51:21,829 Throwing the whole mess right into Phil's lap. 780 00:51:21,912 --> 00:51:23,265 Here, son, I want you to feel secure 781 00:51:23,289 --> 00:51:24,498 for the rest of your life. 782 00:51:24,582 --> 00:51:26,333 You won't have anything to worry about 783 00:51:26,417 --> 00:51:28,252 until they throw the switch. 784 00:51:28,335 --> 00:51:29,587 You're lying and you know it. 785 00:51:29,670 --> 00:51:31,171 And you... 786 00:51:51,775 --> 00:51:53,193 Yes, of course. Just a minute. 787 00:52:04,705 --> 00:52:06,790 I'm afraid you'll have to excuse me. 788 00:52:11,211 --> 00:52:14,256 Well, do you wish to arrest me? 789 00:52:14,340 --> 00:52:15,883 Mr. Thayar, I am not a policeman. 790 00:52:15,966 --> 00:52:17,446 Well, if the police want my testimony, 791 00:52:18,719 --> 00:52:19,863 I'm sure that'll make the police very happy. 792 00:52:19,887 --> 00:52:20,888 Now if you don't mind, 793 00:52:20,971 --> 00:52:22,890 I'd like to go back to bed. 794 00:52:22,973 --> 00:52:25,267 Oh, uh... 795 00:52:29,021 --> 00:52:32,107 Darling, Mr. Thayar would like to go to bed. 796 00:52:34,068 --> 00:52:37,112 It's nice to know people still go to bed. 797 00:52:37,196 --> 00:52:40,032 Mr. Charles and I used to go to bed once. 798 00:53:02,680 --> 00:53:05,015 Apartment f, first bedroom to the right. 799 00:53:10,354 --> 00:53:11,855 Nick: Uh-oh, driver, hold it. 800 00:53:14,942 --> 00:53:16,860 I should have worn a sleeping bag. 801 00:53:16,944 --> 00:53:20,989 "1-2-5 prospect terrace. 802 00:53:21,073 --> 00:53:23,534 Apartment 3a." Look at that. 803 00:53:27,287 --> 00:53:29,873 .\ 804 00:53:29,957 --> 00:53:31,208 And I'm not tucking you in bed. 805 00:53:31,291 --> 00:53:32,710 I'm tying you in. 806 00:53:32,793 --> 00:53:34,211 Okay, if you'll just put your blurry 807 00:53:34,294 --> 00:53:37,423 blue eyes a little closer, you'll see it. 808 00:53:37,506 --> 00:53:39,800 It's the impression left by the pressure of a pencil. 809 00:53:39,883 --> 00:53:41,135 Oh, yes. 810 00:53:41,218 --> 00:53:43,929 "125 prospect terrace.“ 811 00:53:45,472 --> 00:53:46,849 a phone call at 4:30 in the morning 812 00:53:48,934 --> 00:53:50,853 I have a hunch our headstrong heroine 813 00:53:50,936 --> 00:53:52,396 will be along soon. 814 00:54:13,292 --> 00:54:17,171 - Follow that car? - Hmm, movie fan. 815 00:54:43,572 --> 00:54:46,784 Thatjail doesn't look like 125 prospect terrace. 816 00:54:48,160 --> 00:54:49,554 She's probably going to tip brant off 817 00:54:49,578 --> 00:54:51,663 to her father's story. 818 00:54:51,747 --> 00:54:53,081 Your father started threatening me 819 00:54:53,165 --> 00:54:54,917 and I took the gun away from him. 820 00:54:56,335 --> 00:54:57,836 I put it on a cabinet in my office. 821 00:55:01,006 --> 00:55:02,508 You don't believe me, do you? 822 00:55:02,591 --> 00:55:05,052 - Honey, of course I do. - You'll have to step on it. 823 00:55:05,135 --> 00:55:06,321 I told you, this is against the rules. 824 00:55:06,345 --> 00:55:07,930 Just a moment, please. 825 00:55:08,013 --> 00:55:09,973 Honey, what'll I do about this call? 826 00:55:11,517 --> 00:55:13,018 But I guess it's worth a chance. 827 00:55:25,989 --> 00:55:27,349 Alright, driver. Keep right on her. 828 00:55:45,509 --> 00:55:47,070 Nick: Keep going. Keep going, you're losing her. 829 00:55:47,094 --> 00:55:49,596 Now, look, mister, the city shelled out over 830 00:55:49,680 --> 00:55:52,349 10 million bucks to install that traffic system. 831 00:55:52,432 --> 00:55:53,910 I don't think they'd have given the job 832 00:55:53,934 --> 00:55:56,854 to a guy that spells "go," capital s-t-o-p. 833 00:55:56,937 --> 00:56:00,774 He's right, Nick, it's spelled with a small s. 834 00:56:19,376 --> 00:56:22,963 - That sounds like it. Come on. - No more jam sessions for me. 835 00:56:34,558 --> 00:56:38,145 J' you're not so easy to forget j'j' 836 00:56:38,228 --> 00:56:39,396 .\ 837 00:56:44,276 --> 00:56:45,444 Turn it off, dear, will you? 838 00:56:49,531 --> 00:56:50,866 For only about three minutes. 839 00:56:50,949 --> 00:56:52,534 Nick, you don't think that Janet... 840 00:56:55,787 --> 00:56:58,624 Oh... how did this happen? 841 00:56:58,707 --> 00:57:00,667 I thought perhaps you could tell us. 842 00:57:00,751 --> 00:57:03,629 She phoned me less than a half-hour ago. 843 00:57:03,712 --> 00:57:05,072 Offered to sell me some information 844 00:57:08,884 --> 00:57:12,179 Nick: About an antique gun, for instance? 845 00:57:12,262 --> 00:57:14,389 It's true, Phil got that gun from father. 846 00:57:15,891 --> 00:57:17,201 He put it on a cabinet in his office 847 00:57:17,225 --> 00:57:18,352 and never saw it again. 848 00:57:19,937 --> 00:57:21,457 We followed you until you left the jail 849 00:57:21,521 --> 00:57:23,982 and then we lost you, what delayed you? 850 00:57:24,066 --> 00:57:26,693 The money. She wanted $2500. 851 00:57:26,777 --> 00:57:28,320 I had to go to Phil's place to get it. 852 00:57:28,403 --> 00:57:31,782 Ms. Page didn't strike me as a blackmailing type. 853 00:57:33,825 --> 00:57:36,286 She... said she needed the money 854 00:57:36,370 --> 00:57:38,497 for somebody out of town. 855 00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:40,832 Had to have it in a hurry, she... 856 00:57:40,916 --> 00:57:44,044 Seemed quite upset and nervous about it. 857 00:57:44,127 --> 00:57:46,338 Hollis doesn't seem to be anywhere in town. 858 00:57:51,051 --> 00:57:53,345 Yes, Ms. Page stopped here several times. 859 00:57:53,428 --> 00:57:54,846 - Was she alone? - Now see here. 860 00:57:54,930 --> 00:57:56,473 We don't go snooping on our guests. 861 00:57:56,556 --> 00:57:58,117 Their comings and goings are strictly their 862 00:57:58,141 --> 00:58:00,394 own business and that applies to your Ms. Page. 863 00:58:00,477 --> 00:58:02,604 She just stayed in her room and kept to herself. 864 00:58:02,688 --> 00:58:04,731 Except about 10 to 2 she'd go out 865 00:58:04,815 --> 00:58:07,609 and get back about 10 after 3, that's all. 866 00:58:07,693 --> 00:58:09,653 Well, outside of after dinner, when she did 867 00:58:09,736 --> 00:58:11,196 the same thing, only then she'd leave 868 00:58:11,279 --> 00:58:14,616 about 10 of 8 and get back about 10 after 9. 869 00:58:14,700 --> 00:58:16,368 That's all I know about her because we 870 00:58:16,451 --> 00:58:19,246 don't go snooping on our guests. 871 00:58:19,329 --> 00:58:21,748 Hm. I don't suppose you'd remember 872 00:58:21,832 --> 00:58:23,059 whether she ever had any visitors? 873 00:58:23,083 --> 00:58:24,626 Ain't a question of not remembering. 874 00:58:24,710 --> 00:58:27,254 Just a question of not snooping on our guests. 875 00:58:27,337 --> 00:58:29,214 Ain't no concern of ours if some ai amboy 876 00:58:29,297 --> 00:58:31,883 and a couple of his friends come visiting her. 877 00:58:31,967 --> 00:58:33,444 They were nice, polite young gentlemen. 878 00:58:33,468 --> 00:58:35,470 Just went out with Ms. Page about same time. 879 00:58:35,554 --> 00:58:36,948 She never called a cab and there was 880 00:58:36,972 --> 00:58:38,432 never any outside. 881 00:58:39,808 --> 00:58:41,226 Liked to take walks for her health. 882 00:58:41,309 --> 00:58:42,989 And if you've come to fish for information, 883 00:58:43,061 --> 00:58:44,396 you've come to the wrong place 884 00:58:44,479 --> 00:58:46,314 because we never go snooping on our guests. 885 00:58:46,398 --> 00:58:49,693 - Woman: Mr. Purdy, telephone. - Uh, oh, yes. 886 00:58:52,571 --> 00:58:56,199 10 to 2,10 after 3. 10 to 8,10 after 9. 887 00:58:56,283 --> 00:58:57,659 Sounds like visiting hours. 888 00:58:58,744 --> 00:59:00,996 Those are visiting hours. 889 00:59:01,079 --> 00:59:05,792 Hey, he latched on to something, teacher. 890 00:59:05,876 --> 00:59:08,670 Are there any, uh, public institutions, 891 00:59:08,754 --> 00:59:10,839 a jail, a prison, or a hospital 892 00:59:10,922 --> 00:59:13,050 within 10 minutes walk of here? 893 00:59:13,133 --> 00:59:15,218 Fast walking or slow walking? 894 00:59:20,474 --> 00:59:22,309 But you're sure there's no Hollis there? 895 00:59:24,811 --> 00:59:26,531 Nora: Unless you want to try the city pound, 896 00:59:26,605 --> 00:59:28,023 the dump, or the waterworks 897 00:59:28,106 --> 00:59:29,441 that just about takes care of 898 00:59:29,524 --> 00:59:31,276 all the public institutions in poughkeepsie. 899 00:59:31,359 --> 00:59:35,280 Hey, maybe he's in some private institution. 900 00:59:35,363 --> 00:59:38,533 Clinker, you're magnificent. 901 00:59:38,617 --> 00:59:40,219 We just have to walk ten minutes in various 902 00:59:40,243 --> 00:59:42,162 directions till we find the right institution. 903 00:59:42,245 --> 00:59:44,539 What, you've got the nose of a bloodhound. 904 00:59:44,623 --> 00:59:45,707 Don't let him worry you. 905 00:59:45,791 --> 00:59:47,334 The rest of your face looks fine. 906 00:59:50,295 --> 00:59:53,006 Ten minutes right on the nose of the bloodhound. 907 00:59:53,090 --> 00:59:55,008 And we're running out of directions. 908 01:00:00,097 --> 01:00:02,182 - “Valley rest home?" - Well, let's have a look. 909 01:00:06,436 --> 01:00:07,813 I'm afraid Mr. Hollis' condition 910 01:00:07,896 --> 01:00:10,023 will not permit visitors. 911 01:00:10,107 --> 01:00:12,025 Exactly what is his condition? 912 01:00:12,109 --> 01:00:14,069 Exactly how does that concern you? 913 01:00:15,487 --> 01:00:17,030 We have the right to see him. 914 01:00:17,114 --> 01:00:21,493 Unless you produce him, I'll produce the police. 915 01:00:21,576 --> 01:00:23,578 - Bring in nine. - Yes, sir. 916 01:00:26,164 --> 01:00:28,834 Mr. Hollis has not had very many visitors. 917 01:00:28,917 --> 01:00:31,837 His mind has been completely shattered by alcohol. 918 01:00:31,920 --> 01:00:33,713 He just sits in his room and plays the same 919 01:00:33,797 --> 01:00:36,174 melody over and over without variation. 920 01:00:36,258 --> 01:00:38,051 I must ask you to be very careful with him. 921 01:00:38,135 --> 01:00:42,013 He seems to be suffering from a deep-rooted guilt fixation. 922 01:00:42,097 --> 01:00:44,850 Visitors have a somewhat disturbing effect on him. 923 01:00:44,933 --> 01:00:46,768 Dr. Monolaw: Sometimes, an alarming effect. 924 01:00:52,274 --> 01:00:53,960 Buddy, there are some friends here to see you. 925 01:00:53,984 --> 01:00:55,986 - They want to talk to you. - Hiya, kingpin. 926 01:00:58,655 --> 01:01:02,117 I, uh, see you got the old jute-flute. 927 01:01:03,660 --> 01:01:05,287 I heard you breezing it just now. 928 01:01:10,834 --> 01:01:13,336 Oh, come on, candy-boy. 929 01:01:14,337 --> 01:01:15,839 Don't you recognize me? 930 01:01:18,967 --> 01:01:20,319 Clinker: Remember how we used to belt it out 931 01:01:20,343 --> 01:01:21,761 at those jam sessions? 932 01:01:24,598 --> 01:01:26,600 Well, I just came up here to see how you feel. 933 01:01:32,647 --> 01:01:35,609 Well, I thought maybe there was something you might want. 934 01:01:43,241 --> 01:01:46,203 Nothing happens. The poor guy is nowhere. 935 01:01:48,330 --> 01:01:51,625 Buddy, the boys at the boat have been asking about you. 936 01:01:51,708 --> 01:01:53,001 - Boat? - They think you got... 937 01:01:53,084 --> 01:01:54,628 A pretty rough deal from Tommy Drake. 938 01:01:56,129 --> 01:01:58,798 Nurse, buddy, buddy. It's alright, buddy. 939 01:01:58,882 --> 01:02:01,843 Visiting hours are over, buddy. 940 01:02:05,138 --> 01:02:06,640 Isn't there any way to make him talk? 941 01:02:06,723 --> 01:02:08,266 If there is, I don't know it. 942 01:02:08,350 --> 01:02:11,186 Why do you think he kept staring at me that way? 943 01:02:11,269 --> 01:02:13,271 Probably identified you with a Ms. Page. 944 01:02:13,355 --> 01:02:15,440 She came to see him. She was very kind to him. 945 01:02:15,523 --> 01:02:17,943 Do you think that perhaps if I were alone... 946 01:02:18,026 --> 01:02:19,778 Much too risky. This has upset him. 947 01:02:21,196 --> 01:02:22,781 I'm sorry, I will not permit it. 948 01:02:25,075 --> 01:02:27,369 Well, we'll have to try something else. 949 01:02:27,452 --> 01:02:28,745 Thank you, doctor. I'll be back. 950 01:02:28,828 --> 01:02:30,413 You apparently have time to waste. 951 01:02:30,497 --> 01:02:32,791 I'm sorry, I haven't. 952 01:02:32,874 --> 01:02:35,126 I'm sorry, but I'll be back. 953 01:02:39,631 --> 01:02:41,007 I think maybe he'd open up 954 01:02:41,091 --> 01:02:43,301 if we kept coming around or something. 955 01:02:43,385 --> 01:02:45,804 I think I'd rather figure out some "or something." 956 01:02:45,887 --> 01:02:47,472 Uh, darling, I'm not very hungry. 957 01:02:47,555 --> 01:02:50,517 I think I'll go back to the hotel and freshen up. 958 01:02:50,600 --> 01:02:53,103 I have half of poughkeepsie on my face. 959 01:02:53,186 --> 01:02:55,146 I like that corner particularly. 960 01:02:57,357 --> 01:02:59,609 We'll join you as soon as we finish. 961 01:02:59,693 --> 01:03:02,737 - Who gets the bone? - I do. 962 01:03:16,084 --> 01:03:18,284 Dr. Monolaw: Well, we'll just send it to the laboratory. 963 01:03:21,965 --> 01:03:24,068 Have we any report on the case that came in yesterday? 964 01:03:24,092 --> 01:03:26,303 - Not yet. - I'm worried about that. 965 01:03:55,290 --> 01:03:57,709 You're not afraid of me, are you? 966 01:04:01,087 --> 01:04:02,630 We're doing an act together now. 967 01:04:05,342 --> 01:04:07,093 We always feature your song. 968 01:04:12,515 --> 01:04:14,017 Go on, play it. 969 01:04:14,100 --> 01:04:15,685 It's my favorite tune, too. 970 01:04:24,903 --> 01:04:26,321 I suddenly got a sneaking suspicion 971 01:04:26,404 --> 01:04:28,448 that she wasn't going back to the hotel. 972 01:04:28,531 --> 01:04:30,784 So I checked and found I was right. 973 01:04:30,867 --> 01:04:32,467 She didn't, by any chance, come back here 974 01:04:32,494 --> 01:04:34,662 to take a second crack at Hollis, did she? 975 01:04:34,746 --> 01:04:36,748 I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Charles. 976 01:04:49,177 --> 01:04:50,845 Buddy, I want you to tell me... 977 01:04:50,929 --> 01:04:54,808 Fran always used to come in right on cue. 978 01:04:54,891 --> 01:04:58,561 I'll, I'll breeze it again and... you try it. 979 01:05:01,523 --> 01:05:03,691 Oh, go on, go on. Take it. 980 01:05:03,775 --> 01:05:07,904 Uh, I... I can't. I... I have a sore throat. 981 01:05:07,987 --> 01:05:10,031 I caught a cold last night. 982 01:05:11,991 --> 01:05:13,910 I'll tell Fran I saw you. 983 01:05:17,747 --> 01:05:20,333 I'll tell her you played the song for me. 984 01:05:20,417 --> 01:05:22,961 - You don't sing with Fran. - Buddy, I'm trying to... 985 01:05:23,044 --> 01:05:24,421 You never sang with Fran. 986 01:05:24,504 --> 01:05:26,756 They sent you, they sent you to spy on me. 987 01:05:26,840 --> 01:05:29,926 They told you to say that Fran sent you, didn't they? 988 01:05:30,009 --> 01:05:32,887 Yeah, I killed Drake, now I have to kill you. 989 01:05:32,971 --> 01:05:34,681 That's what I hid the gun for. 990 01:05:34,764 --> 01:05:37,642 - No, nobody... don't shoot. - I have to kill you. 991 01:05:37,725 --> 01:05:41,479 No, buddy, don't! No, no, don't, no! 992 01:05:49,070 --> 01:05:51,781 - Darling. - I'm alright. 993 01:05:51,865 --> 01:05:53,658 Take it easy, boy, take it easy. 994 01:05:53,741 --> 01:05:55,160 How did he come to have a gun? 995 01:05:55,243 --> 01:05:56,762 Don't you search the rooms of your patients? 996 01:05:56,786 --> 01:05:59,289 This is a rest home, not a jail or an asylum. 997 01:06:00,707 --> 01:06:02,500 And some hand grenades to play with. 998 01:06:02,584 --> 01:06:05,211 Nick, that's the murder gun. 999 01:06:05,295 --> 01:06:07,338 He confessed he killed Tommy Drake. 1000 01:06:11,259 --> 01:06:13,386 I think this may interest the police. 1001 01:06:13,470 --> 01:06:14,637 Let's go. 1002 01:06:18,641 --> 01:06:20,935 Nora: Yes, I'm calling New York. 1003 01:06:22,729 --> 01:06:23,956 We'll be home in a couple of hours. 1004 01:06:23,980 --> 01:06:25,940 I just want to hear my son's voice. 1005 01:06:26,024 --> 01:06:27,126 For a moment there, I didn't think 1006 01:06:27,150 --> 01:06:29,152 I'd ever hear it again. 1007 01:06:29,235 --> 01:06:31,446 Hollis certainly didn't look like a killer. 1008 01:06:31,529 --> 01:06:34,115 - Maybe he isn't. - Oh, Nick. 1009 01:06:34,199 --> 01:06:36,451 He admitted it, he even took a shot at me. 1010 01:06:36,534 --> 01:06:40,121 - Hmm, for a complete miss. - Meaning what? 1011 01:06:40,205 --> 01:06:41,599 Meaning that in his condition he couldn't 1012 01:06:41,623 --> 01:06:43,333 hit the ocean from a rowboat. 1013 01:06:43,416 --> 01:06:44,959 And Tommy Drake was shot right 1014 01:06:45,043 --> 01:06:46,628 through the middle of the heart. 1015 01:06:46,711 --> 01:06:48,796 Then why did he confess? 1016 01:06:48,880 --> 01:06:52,050 Well, cracked minds play funny tricks on you. 1017 01:06:52,133 --> 01:06:53,801 And, by the same token, you can play 1018 01:06:53,885 --> 01:06:56,221 funny tricks on cracked minds. 1019 01:06:56,304 --> 01:06:58,640 Now, I have a hunch that Fran page 1020 01:06:58,723 --> 01:07:01,643 knew exactly who the trickster was. 1021 01:07:01,726 --> 01:07:03,478 That's why she was murdered. 1022 01:07:03,561 --> 01:07:05,271 Hmm, I see. 1023 01:07:05,355 --> 01:07:07,023 All you have to do to prove your innocence 1024 01:07:07,106 --> 01:07:08,274 is confess your guilt. 1025 01:07:09,609 --> 01:07:11,528 Yes, yes, I'm calling New York. 1026 01:07:16,658 --> 01:07:19,327 Hello? Oh, hello, Mrs. Charles. 1027 01:07:19,410 --> 01:07:22,247 I... I just came up to talk to your husband. 1028 01:07:22,330 --> 01:07:24,090 Oh, no, no, I can't talk to him on the phone. 1029 01:07:24,123 --> 01:07:26,000 - I'll wait. - May I talk to her, please? 1030 01:07:26,084 --> 01:07:29,254 Bertha? Oh, yeah, she's here. 1031 01:07:34,008 --> 01:07:35,552 Hi, mom, when are you coming home? 1032 01:07:37,512 --> 01:07:41,099 I'm afraid we won't be able to have dinner with you again. 1033 01:07:41,182 --> 01:07:44,060 Yes, you can stay up until 9:30. 1034 01:07:44,143 --> 01:07:46,854 We'll come in and kiss you when we get home. 1035 01:07:46,938 --> 01:07:48,856 Tell Bertha we'll be home in a few hours. 1036 01:07:48,940 --> 01:07:51,901 Okay, I'll tell her as soon as she comes in. Bye. 1037 01:07:51,985 --> 01:07:54,862 As soon as she... Nicky? 1038 01:07:54,946 --> 01:07:56,226 Come on, mammy, we don't want to 1039 01:07:59,492 --> 01:08:01,202 nothing, Janet's waiting at the apartment. 1040 01:08:01,286 --> 01:08:02,579 She wants to talk to you. 1041 01:08:02,662 --> 01:08:04,414 Well, it's all set, the hound can ride 1042 01:08:04,497 --> 01:08:06,958 with us, in the baggage car. 1043 01:08:14,966 --> 01:08:16,726 Do you always have to ride in the baggage car 1044 01:08:22,223 --> 01:08:24,642 - Two spades. - Two no trump. 1045 01:08:24,726 --> 01:08:25,869 With a hand like this I should have 1046 01:08:25,893 --> 01:08:27,604 a finger bowl, I pass. 1047 01:08:27,687 --> 01:08:30,064 - Three no trump. - I pass. 1048 01:08:36,946 --> 01:08:38,990 Clinker: He needs glasses. 1049 01:08:40,825 --> 01:08:42,827 Or he has something in his eye. 1050 01:08:42,910 --> 01:08:44,495 What is it, boy? A cinder? 1051 01:08:44,579 --> 01:08:46,080 Here, let me see. 1052 01:08:50,585 --> 01:08:54,672 - Hold still. - Say, let me see that. 1053 01:08:54,756 --> 01:08:56,841 Why, that's the same... 1054 01:08:56,924 --> 01:08:59,469 Of course, I remember the lace perfectly. 1055 01:08:59,552 --> 01:09:02,555 - Where did you get this? - Eve's fifth Avenue, I think. 1056 01:09:02,639 --> 01:09:03,890 I mean, is it yours? 1057 01:09:03,973 --> 01:09:06,768 Nick, I only steal cocktail napkins. 1058 01:09:09,145 --> 01:09:11,356 No, it's Janet's. 1059 01:09:11,439 --> 01:09:12,959 When she spilled that drink last night, 1060 01:09:14,692 --> 01:09:16,569 yes, I had that bag. 1061 01:09:16,653 --> 01:09:18,404 This is exactly like the handkerchief 1062 01:09:18,488 --> 01:09:21,491 that was lying beside Fran page's body. 1063 01:09:21,574 --> 01:09:23,076 I thought it was odd that miss Janet 1064 01:09:23,159 --> 01:09:24,786 got there after we did. 1065 01:09:24,869 --> 01:09:27,747 And then burst in without knocking. 1066 01:09:27,830 --> 01:09:28,998 .\ 1067 01:09:31,876 --> 01:09:33,920 Janet's home alone with Nicky. 1068 01:09:35,838 --> 01:09:39,008 - What do you mean, alone? - I thought I didn't hear right. 1069 01:09:39,092 --> 01:09:43,471 Nicky said Bertha was out. Nick, Janet got rid of her. 1070 01:09:45,181 --> 01:09:47,141 She said that Bertha was there. 1071 01:09:47,225 --> 01:09:49,310 Why would she lie to me unless... 1072 01:09:49,394 --> 01:09:50,663 Nick, you know how she hates us. 1073 01:09:50,687 --> 01:09:52,397 She blames us for everything. 1074 01:09:52,480 --> 01:09:53,648 This may be her way of... 1075 01:09:54,857 --> 01:09:57,610 .\ 1076 01:09:57,694 --> 01:09:58,879 How long before we get to New York? 1077 01:09:58,903 --> 01:10:01,531 - Oh, an hour, at least. - Hour? 1078 01:10:01,614 --> 01:10:03,449 - Yeah. - Oh, now. 1079 01:10:03,533 --> 01:10:05,410 Nobody's gonna hurt a little kid. 1080 01:10:08,037 --> 01:10:10,373 No, that's right, mommy. 1081 01:10:10,456 --> 01:10:11,833 No one would hurt a little boy. 1082 01:10:20,800 --> 01:10:22,051 Only a few more minutes. 1083 01:10:24,387 --> 01:10:26,281 How could you leave him alone with a strange woman? 1084 01:10:26,305 --> 01:10:27,890 But I thought she was your friend. 1085 01:10:27,974 --> 01:10:29,368 She only wanted me to go down to the druggist 1086 01:10:29,392 --> 01:10:30,685 to get her some headache tablets. 1087 01:10:30,768 --> 01:10:31,768 I wouldn't have gone only 1088 01:10:33,688 --> 01:10:35,231 I couldn't refuse her, could I? 1089 01:10:35,314 --> 01:10:36,482 Why couldn't you refuse her? 1090 01:10:36,566 --> 01:10:38,401 Darling, how could she know? 1091 01:10:38,484 --> 01:10:41,320 - Oh, I'm sorry. - Clinker: Gee, Mr. Charles. 1092 01:10:41,404 --> 01:10:43,573 Not a sign of him, I've been all over the neighborhood. 1093 01:10:43,656 --> 01:10:45,336 The elevator boy remembered taking him down 1094 01:10:45,366 --> 01:10:46,760 and that thayar chick told him to tell 1095 01:10:46,784 --> 01:10:48,453 Bertha they'd be back in a little while. 1096 01:10:51,289 --> 01:10:53,040 Two hours is quite a little while. 1097 01:10:59,338 --> 01:11:00,715 Yeah, we'll get on it right away. 1098 01:11:01,799 --> 01:11:02,967 Yes, right away. 1099 01:11:04,969 --> 01:11:07,555 Made you some fresh coffee. 1100 01:11:07,638 --> 01:11:10,141 - Thank you, Bertha. - None for me. 1101 01:11:10,224 --> 01:11:11,285 Oh, you'd better have some, darling. 1102 01:11:11,309 --> 01:11:13,436 It'll calm your nerves. 1103 01:11:13,519 --> 01:11:15,938 Nicky, check with the police again. 1104 01:11:16,022 --> 01:11:17,815 Darling, I've checked five times. 1105 01:11:17,899 --> 01:11:19,108 They're tearing up the town. 1106 01:11:19,192 --> 01:11:20,526 If anything pops, they'll call us. 1107 01:11:20,610 --> 01:11:23,696 - Nick Jr.: Hey, mom, pop. - Nicky, darling. 1108 01:11:23,780 --> 01:11:26,908 - I've been pinched. - Where'd you find them, Kramer? 1109 01:11:26,991 --> 01:11:28,993 Nabbed them coming out of the capitol theatre. 1110 01:11:29,076 --> 01:11:31,746 Darling, would you take Nicky to his room, please? 1111 01:11:31,829 --> 01:11:34,207 Come, dear. 1112 01:11:34,290 --> 01:11:36,751 Ms. Thayar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to be blunt. 1113 01:11:36,834 --> 01:11:40,338 - Just exactly what's the idea? - I'll be glad to tell you. 1114 01:11:40,421 --> 01:11:43,216 If you'll just give me a chance to catch my breath. 1115 01:11:44,926 --> 01:11:46,766 - Well, thank you very much. - It's a pleasure. 1116 01:11:50,765 --> 01:11:52,600 - Well? - While Bertha was out. 1117 01:11:53,893 --> 01:11:55,561 They insisted upon waiting for you. 1118 01:11:55,645 --> 01:11:57,688 One of them kept playing with a knife. 1119 01:11:57,772 --> 01:11:59,190 Oh, yes? 1120 01:11:59,273 --> 01:12:00,608 The other kept eyeing little Nicky 1121 01:12:00,691 --> 01:12:02,127 and repeating how tough it would be on you 1122 01:12:02,151 --> 01:12:03,831 if anything ever happened to the youngster. 1123 01:12:03,861 --> 01:12:05,196 I got worried, so, I 1124 01:12:05,279 --> 01:12:06,590 took him into the bedroom and pretended 1125 01:12:06,614 --> 01:12:08,014 to put him to bed and I took him out 1126 01:12:09,242 --> 01:12:11,410 I'm very grateful to you for that. 1127 01:12:11,494 --> 01:12:13,579 But I can't understand it making such a fuss. 1128 01:12:17,416 --> 01:12:19,252 Well, perhaps this will explain. 1129 01:12:23,089 --> 01:12:25,550 That's what I came to see you about. 1130 01:12:25,633 --> 01:12:28,344 Yes, I did get to Fran's apartment before you. 1131 01:12:28,427 --> 01:12:30,388 She was dead when I got there. 1132 01:12:30,471 --> 01:12:31,931 I was going to remove the knife 1133 01:12:32,014 --> 01:12:33,242 and then I remembered about fingerprints 1134 01:12:33,266 --> 01:12:34,976 so I took out my handkerchief. 1135 01:12:36,769 --> 01:12:37,812 So I got up and ran 1136 01:12:37,895 --> 01:12:39,313 and I was afraid of being seen 1137 01:12:39,397 --> 01:12:41,899 and I started down the back staircase and... 1138 01:12:41,983 --> 01:12:44,110 Suddenly, I remembered the handkerchief. 1139 01:12:44,193 --> 01:12:47,822 I rushed back to get it and found you there. 1140 01:12:47,905 --> 01:12:49,625 I don't know why I didn't tell you about it. 1141 01:12:53,578 --> 01:12:55,496 Oh, that's the truth. Please believe me. 1142 01:13:10,720 --> 01:13:13,848 .\ 1143 01:13:17,894 --> 01:13:21,147 - Why are your eyes open? - I'm counting sheep. 1144 01:13:21,230 --> 01:13:24,817 Hm. I'll bet they're black ones, like amboy and his pals. 1145 01:13:30,239 --> 01:13:33,868 Are you sure her murder was tied up with Drake's? 1146 01:13:37,997 --> 01:13:40,917 If she intended to pin the Drake murder on Hollis 1147 01:13:41,000 --> 01:13:43,044 why should anyone have wanted to kill her? 1148 01:13:45,087 --> 01:13:47,506 Totally unresponsible for his acts. 1149 01:13:47,590 --> 01:13:49,884 No, she was obviously going to pin it 1150 01:13:52,053 --> 01:13:54,263 and that someone else did away with her. 1151 01:13:54,347 --> 01:13:56,223 Then with Hollis in his present condition 1152 01:13:57,808 --> 01:14:00,561 this someone else probably feels pretty safe. 1153 01:14:00,645 --> 01:14:04,315 But suppose Hollis regained his senses? 1154 01:14:04,398 --> 01:14:05,900 All you'd have to do is perform 1155 01:14:07,860 --> 01:14:09,220 the impression that Hollis is cured 1156 01:14:09,278 --> 01:14:12,156 and ready to talk is all we'd need. 1157 01:14:13,699 --> 01:14:15,218 The killer would undoubtedly try to get him 1158 01:14:15,242 --> 01:14:17,203 before he had a chance to talk. 1159 01:14:17,286 --> 01:14:19,330 That might be our chance to get the killer. 1160 01:14:21,165 --> 01:14:22,625 Mammy, I think we're going to 1161 01:14:22,708 --> 01:14:24,794 reopen the 3.3. Fortune. 1162 01:14:24,877 --> 01:14:26,462 .\ 1163 01:14:26,545 --> 01:14:29,632 Yeah. You and I, and the police department. 1164 01:14:59,370 --> 01:15:02,415 - Albert. My table. - Mr. Brant. 1165 01:15:02,498 --> 01:15:04,083 I didn't know you'd be here tonight. 1166 01:15:04,166 --> 01:15:05,584 The only table I have left is... 1167 01:15:05,668 --> 01:15:07,211 Darling, it's a wonderful crowd. 1168 01:15:08,963 --> 01:15:10,381 But, Nick, what worries me... 1169 01:15:13,092 --> 01:15:14,844 Table three, Mr. Brant. Is that alright? 1170 01:15:14,927 --> 01:15:17,096 - That's okay. - George, table 3 for Mr. Brant. 1171 01:15:19,098 --> 01:15:20,409 They promised they'd come, Phil, and if they do, 1172 01:15:20,433 --> 01:15:21,642 I want them at our table. 1173 01:15:21,726 --> 01:15:23,894 What's all this finger business about? 1174 01:15:23,978 --> 01:15:25,521 I'm having the most likely candidates 1175 01:15:25,604 --> 01:15:27,440 seated where I can watch them squirm. 1176 01:15:27,523 --> 01:15:29,400 I hope it goes as smoothly as you expect. 1177 01:15:29,483 --> 01:15:31,485 If anything should happen to poor Hollis. 1178 01:15:31,569 --> 01:15:32,903 I've taken every precaution. 1179 01:15:32,987 --> 01:15:35,197 Sergeant, your slip is showing. 1180 01:15:35,281 --> 01:15:38,743 Oh, thanks, Nick. There's the inspector. 1181 01:15:40,703 --> 01:15:42,788 - Everything alright, Nick? - Alright. 1182 01:15:44,582 --> 01:15:46,125 Now all we have to do is sit quiet 1183 01:15:46,208 --> 01:15:47,918 and keep our fingers crossed. 1184 01:15:48,002 --> 01:15:49,312 I have so many fingers crossed now, 1185 01:15:49,336 --> 01:15:50,921 I can't lift my drink. 1186 01:15:51,005 --> 01:15:54,550 Uh-oh, some shiny eyes in the jungle. 1187 01:15:54,633 --> 01:15:56,719 - Albert. - Mr. Talbin. 1188 01:15:56,802 --> 01:15:58,596 - Our reservations. - Of course, Mr. Talbin. 1189 01:15:58,679 --> 01:16:00,639 Just a moment, please. 1190 01:16:02,308 --> 01:16:03,976 - Table four, Mr. Talbin. - Thank you. 1191 01:16:04,060 --> 01:16:06,395 - George, table four. - George: Yes, Mr. Talbin. 1192 01:16:06,479 --> 01:16:08,189 Well, my old friend slush pump. 1193 01:16:08,272 --> 01:16:10,024 - How'd you do? - Mr. Talbin. 1194 01:16:10,107 --> 01:16:12,276 Do you attend all the openings? 1195 01:16:12,359 --> 01:16:14,945 .\ 1196 01:16:15,029 --> 01:16:16,589 If Hollis has really come out of the fog 1197 01:16:16,614 --> 01:16:18,054 and is half as good as he used to be, 1198 01:16:19,200 --> 01:16:20,826 I think he's going to surprise you. 1199 01:16:24,789 --> 01:16:28,626 Stunning jewelry. Those earrings. 1200 01:16:30,461 --> 01:16:32,046 The earrings are higher up. 1201 01:16:38,094 --> 01:16:39,720 Oh, the charm boys. 1202 01:16:39,804 --> 01:16:41,931 Table for four. Ai amboy. 1203 01:16:42,014 --> 01:16:43,182 Yes, Mr. Amboy. 1204 01:16:46,060 --> 01:16:48,604 Table two, Mr. Amboy. Henry, table two. 1205 01:16:48,687 --> 01:16:49,855 This way, please. 1206 01:16:52,274 --> 01:16:53,984 - Good evening, Mrs. Amboy. - Good evening. 1207 01:16:54,068 --> 01:16:58,155 Amboy, how did you enjoy your trip to poughkeepsie? 1208 01:16:58,239 --> 01:17:01,617 I loaned Fran page the dough to send Hollis up there. 1209 01:17:01,700 --> 01:17:04,787 He's okay now, so I'm here to collect. 1210 01:17:04,870 --> 01:17:06,264 Someday I'm going to take lessons from 1211 01:17:06,288 --> 01:17:08,415 you on how to get blood out of a stone. 1212 01:17:08,499 --> 01:17:11,710 I just have my boys break it up into little pieces. 1213 01:17:17,216 --> 01:17:20,302 Remind me not to turn my back on that little group tonight. 1214 01:17:20,386 --> 01:17:23,681 Nick, that Mrs. Amboy, the necklace she's wearing. 1215 01:17:25,307 --> 01:17:28,144 But it matches Mrs. Talbin's earrings. 1216 01:17:30,354 --> 01:17:32,064 Let's have champagne tonight, ai. 1217 01:17:34,608 --> 01:17:35,888 I don't feel like dancing, Mitch, 1218 01:17:38,696 --> 01:17:41,699 how much would a trinket like that cost? 1219 01:17:41,782 --> 01:17:45,411 - Why, darling. - $12,000? 1220 01:17:45,494 --> 01:17:48,789 The value is unimportant. It's the thought. 1221 01:17:48,873 --> 01:17:51,333 The thought happens to be that $12,000 is just about 1222 01:17:51,417 --> 01:17:54,378 the amount that Drake owed Mr. Amboy. 1223 01:17:58,257 --> 01:18:00,593 Well, bossman, everything looks set. 1224 01:18:00,676 --> 01:18:02,052 The doc says the joint's having 1225 01:18:02,136 --> 01:18:05,181 a kind of a restorative effect on the Reed. 1226 01:18:05,264 --> 01:18:07,725 He's even got him convinced that he's never been away. 1227 01:18:07,808 --> 01:18:10,728 That all the murder biz was strictly a bad dream. 1228 01:18:13,480 --> 01:18:14,899 He'll look good up there, too. 1229 01:18:14,982 --> 01:18:17,693 Well, prettier the bait the better the catch. 1230 01:18:19,153 --> 01:18:20,905 That's an old saying I just made up. 1231 01:18:20,988 --> 01:18:23,407 - Oh. Look, bossman... - Uh-oh. 1232 01:18:23,490 --> 01:18:27,536 Fishes number five and six are beginning to nibble. 1233 01:18:27,620 --> 01:18:29,538 - Five. - I beg your pardon? 1234 01:18:29,622 --> 01:18:31,248 - Oh, good evening. - Good evening. 1235 01:18:31,332 --> 01:18:33,532 I was using my influence to try to get you a good table. 1236 01:18:34,919 --> 01:18:36,239 I didn't think you people could be 1237 01:18:37,588 --> 01:18:40,007 we couldn't very well offend Mr. Brant. 1238 01:18:40,090 --> 01:18:42,885 After all, he's a member of the family now. 1239 01:18:42,968 --> 01:18:45,471 Uh, we'll see you later. 1240 01:18:45,554 --> 01:18:49,350 Uh, Mr. Thayar, I ran across your gun 1241 01:18:49,433 --> 01:18:51,602 at the valley rest home in poughkeepsie. 1242 01:18:51,685 --> 01:18:53,413 The inspector insisted that I leave it with him. 1243 01:18:53,437 --> 01:18:55,814 He, uh, he had some strange notion that 1244 01:18:55,898 --> 01:18:58,192 since brant is a member of your family now 1245 01:18:58,275 --> 01:18:59,652 he's trying to shield you. 1246 01:18:59,735 --> 01:19:03,739 The inspector is famous for his little jokes. 1247 01:19:03,822 --> 01:19:07,701 Hey, bossman, I, uh, I hate to bring this up, but... 1248 01:19:07,785 --> 01:19:10,204 I don't know about sitting next to the Reed. 1249 01:19:10,287 --> 01:19:13,415 Suppose somebody takes a shot at him and misses. 1250 01:19:13,499 --> 01:19:14,792 Would you rather he were hit? 1251 01:19:14,875 --> 01:19:16,919 Oh, no, no, no, but if you miss one thing, 1252 01:19:17,002 --> 01:19:18,671 well, you're bound to hit another. 1253 01:19:18,754 --> 01:19:20,339 And I thought, instead of being up 1254 01:19:22,174 --> 01:19:25,219 I could, kind of, play, uh... off-stage? 1255 01:19:25,302 --> 01:19:27,222 Why don't you bring your instrument to the table? 1256 01:19:28,472 --> 01:19:31,600 Unless our murderer makes a cushion shot. 1257 01:19:31,684 --> 01:19:34,520 Oh, that's what I like. Sympathy. 1258 01:19:42,778 --> 01:19:46,240 Nick, if you saw something you knew 1259 01:19:46,323 --> 01:19:50,411 wasn't there, what would you do? 1260 01:19:50,494 --> 01:19:54,081 I'd go back to poughkeepsie with Dr. Monolaw. 1261 01:19:54,164 --> 01:19:55,457 And you saw a blank space 1262 01:19:55,541 --> 01:19:57,626 where you knew something should be? 1263 01:19:57,710 --> 01:20:01,005 I see that all the time. What is it? 1264 01:20:01,088 --> 01:20:03,924 Mrs. Amboy's necklace. She isn't wearing it anymore. 1265 01:20:05,592 --> 01:20:08,429 Sorry, but that's the way it's got to be. 1266 01:20:08,512 --> 01:20:10,306 No, she isn't. 1267 01:20:10,389 --> 01:20:12,516 And Mrs. Talbin is wearing it. 1268 01:20:16,186 --> 01:20:19,648 Hmm, it matches her earrings perfectly. 1269 01:20:19,732 --> 01:20:21,066 What do you get out of it? 1270 01:20:21,150 --> 01:20:23,819 A sudden urge to merge with the talbins. 1271 01:20:27,740 --> 01:20:29,342 Mitchell: I am sending Johnson down to rio 1272 01:20:29,366 --> 01:20:31,286 to close the deal, I think, he'll be a sensation. 1273 01:20:31,368 --> 01:20:34,288 They've never seen anything like him in this country. 1274 01:20:42,921 --> 01:20:45,841 This is not really my racket, I have to give her 1275 01:20:45,924 --> 01:20:47,610 one whirl around the party to keep the franchise. 1276 01:20:47,634 --> 01:20:49,887 Yes, I know what you mean. 1277 01:20:49,970 --> 01:20:51,610 Oh, I wanted to ask you to stay and have a 1278 01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:52,949 drink with us, but those tables for two 1279 01:20:52,973 --> 01:20:54,308 are hardly big enough to hold one. 1280 01:20:54,391 --> 01:20:56,643 Have a drink with us when you finish dancing. 1281 01:20:58,228 --> 01:20:59,563 Waiter. 1282 01:21:05,277 --> 01:21:08,489 - Nora: It's a wonderful opening. - Yes, isn't it? 1283 01:21:08,572 --> 01:21:10,949 Well, think Hollis will ever be 1284 01:21:11,033 --> 01:21:12,201 able to take Drake's place? 1285 01:21:15,746 --> 01:21:18,123 Yes, I know how you folks feel about him. 1286 01:21:18,207 --> 01:21:19,541 After all, it was really you who 1287 01:21:19,625 --> 01:21:21,043 cleared up his debt, wasn't it? 1288 01:21:21,126 --> 01:21:24,129 I, uh, told you I didn't let him have the money. 1289 01:21:24,213 --> 01:21:25,798 Nick: What difference? $12,000 1290 01:21:25,881 --> 01:21:27,633 or a necklace probably worth more. 1291 01:21:29,843 --> 01:21:31,363 I don't know what you're talking about. 1292 01:21:33,138 --> 01:21:34,765 Didn't you just redeem the necklace? 1293 01:21:37,351 --> 01:21:38,977 Well, Mrs. Talbin's been wearing that 1294 01:21:41,355 --> 01:21:42,624 in that case, somebody had better tell 1295 01:21:42,648 --> 01:21:44,441 Mrs. Amboy she's lost hers. 1296 01:21:49,822 --> 01:21:51,490 In the powder room. 1297 01:21:51,573 --> 01:21:54,576 - What? - I gave it to amboy that night. 1298 01:21:54,660 --> 01:21:57,371 I didn't want anything to happen to Tommy Drake. 1299 01:22:04,294 --> 01:22:08,132 And I, nearly threw a $100,000 tour 1300 01:22:08,215 --> 01:22:09,800 in that guy's lap. 1301 01:22:09,883 --> 01:22:11,218 Uh, that tour would have meant 1302 01:22:11,301 --> 01:22:12,970 a lot of money to you, too, wouldn't it? 1303 01:22:15,389 --> 01:22:17,933 But you wouldn't advance him the $12,000? 1304 01:22:18,016 --> 01:22:19,643 Even though you knew amboy was 1305 01:22:19,726 --> 01:22:21,895 preparing a cement kimono for him? 1306 01:22:21,979 --> 01:22:23,522 I told you he was a bad risk. 1307 01:22:26,442 --> 01:22:28,068 .\ 1308 01:22:31,071 --> 01:22:34,533 Will soon make it all very clear. 1309 01:22:37,369 --> 01:22:39,529 Male announcer: Now, ladies and gentlemen, buddy Hollis 1310 01:22:41,415 --> 01:22:42,642 buddy's gonna make an announcement that's 1311 01:22:42,666 --> 01:22:43,946 going to throw a little bombshell 1312 01:22:44,001 --> 01:22:46,211 into the Tommy Drake murder case. 1313 01:23:39,890 --> 01:23:42,142 If the party gets rough, duck. 1314 01:23:42,226 --> 01:23:44,162 I'm practically under the table now... 1315 01:23:44,186 --> 01:23:45,729 But not the way I'd like to be. 1316 01:23:54,655 --> 01:23:56,823 Well, buddy, I guess this is it. 1317 01:23:56,907 --> 01:23:59,243 Time for that little bombshell. 1318 01:23:59,326 --> 01:24:02,955 Buddy, tell everyone how Tommy Drake was murdered. 1319 01:24:03,038 --> 01:24:04,390 Tell them how the murderer took advantage 1320 01:24:04,414 --> 01:24:06,416 of your condition and planted a gun on you 1321 01:24:06,500 --> 01:24:08,001 and then worked on you, until he had 1322 01:24:08,085 --> 01:24:09,711 you convinced that you'd killed Drake. 1323 01:24:09,795 --> 01:24:11,105 And how, with murder on your conscience, 1324 01:24:11,129 --> 01:24:12,798 you went completely to pieces. 1325 01:24:12,881 --> 01:24:15,509 Tell them why Fran page was murdered. 1326 01:24:15,592 --> 01:24:17,112 How she came to visit you several times 1327 01:24:18,637 --> 01:24:20,222 and gradually pieced things together 1328 01:24:22,182 --> 01:24:24,768 tell them about the someone who went to her apartment. 1329 01:24:24,851 --> 01:24:27,104 To try to keep her quiet and couldn't. 1330 01:24:27,187 --> 01:24:29,898 And how he turned on her phonograph, loud. 1331 01:24:29,982 --> 01:24:31,483 So that her screams couldn't be heard 1332 01:24:31,567 --> 01:24:33,652 as he plunged his knife into her. 1333 01:24:33,735 --> 01:24:36,154 You told me who he is. You told the police. 1334 01:24:36,238 --> 01:24:37,823 Now tell all these people who he is. 1335 01:24:37,906 --> 01:24:39,741 Tell them, tell them. 1336 01:24:39,825 --> 01:24:40,951 Come on, buddy. Tell them. 1337 01:24:41,034 --> 01:24:44,204 Never mind, buddy. I'll tell them. 1338 01:24:44,288 --> 01:24:47,207 It's true about Fran. I killed her. I had to. 1339 01:24:47,291 --> 01:24:49,668 And I killed Tommy Drake. I didn't intend to. 1340 01:24:49,751 --> 01:24:51,420 I wanted to keep him away from Phyllis. 1341 01:24:51,503 --> 01:24:53,255 I went to reason with him and when I saw 1342 01:24:53,338 --> 01:24:55,299 that gun on the cabinet, I... I... 1343 01:24:56,967 --> 01:24:58,176 I don't think you do. 1344 01:24:58,260 --> 01:24:59,362 Everything would have been alright 1345 01:24:59,386 --> 01:25:01,847 if you hadn't meddled into it. 1346 01:25:01,930 --> 01:25:04,010 Well, this is the last time you're going to meddle... 1347 01:25:06,935 --> 01:25:08,604 Phyllis: Keep away, all of you. 1348 01:25:10,606 --> 01:25:13,233 You knew about Tommy and me all along. 1349 01:25:13,317 --> 01:25:15,444 Weren't you clever? 1350 01:25:15,527 --> 01:25:17,046 That's why you wouldn't lend him the money that night. 1351 01:25:17,070 --> 01:25:19,072 You wanted amboy to kill him. 1352 01:25:19,156 --> 01:25:20,300 But I crossed you up by paying 1353 01:25:20,324 --> 01:25:21,825 amboy off with my necklace. 1354 01:25:21,908 --> 01:25:25,746 I... I couldn't let him take you away from me. 1355 01:25:25,829 --> 01:25:27,497 First, I thought Phil brant did it. 1356 01:25:27,581 --> 01:25:28,901 That's why I took a shot at him at 1357 01:25:30,208 --> 01:25:32,252 but you did it, you did it! 1358 01:25:37,799 --> 01:25:40,010 Who shot Tommy Drake. 1359 01:25:46,475 --> 01:25:47,684 Well, I guess you did. 1360 01:25:49,311 --> 01:25:50,687 And to think you did it all 1361 01:25:50,771 --> 01:25:52,856 with your own little hatchet. 1362 01:25:52,939 --> 01:25:55,400 - Hm. - I'm proud of you, darling. 1363 01:25:55,484 --> 01:25:57,069 Thank you, angel. 1364 01:25:57,152 --> 01:26:00,030 Now, Nick Charles, is going to retire. 1365 01:26:00,113 --> 01:26:01,948 You through with crime? 1366 01:26:02,032 --> 01:26:04,534 - No, I'm going to bed. - That reminds me.