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Hey, what time is it? Just passing nine. Hey, Johnny, take a look over there.

Hey, Mr. Volcom, Tom, come here quick.

There's a port there to Stern.

Take a look over there.

What the hell is going on? We're right back in Marseille again.

We've been at sea for 12 hours. That's impossible.

If your man Alex blasted, I'll bust his face in.

Go find out. Alex.

Alex. Looks like he's passed out. Phenomenal.

Oil drug ring.

Westrow, Westrow. Read all about it. Phenomenal. Oil. Drug ring. Phenomenal.

Must drug gang. Read all about it.

Best your criminal arrested. Phenomenal. Best break it. Phenomenal. Best break Rose.

Mask man. That's drug racketeers. Police discover half a ton of heroin.

Read all about it. Westrow, Westrow. Read all about it. Phenomenal. Oil. Drug ring.

Westrow, Westrow. Read all about it. Read all about it.

Best your criminals.

Take one of the gas orders, John. We're a minute ahead of schedule.

Hey, did you see that? Did you see what happened? Oh, what am I gonna do?

Limit at least to put a sign there that damn

manhole covers up. Hey, get a load of that manhole cover.

I'm gonna have broken my leg.

Well, there's no damage. What do you mean, no

damage to a friend? All right, break it up. Don't get fired, for sure.

Oh, how's he manholed? First of all, I want the name of the company you work for.

Ah, very, very. That's the bakery on Avenue Victor Hugo, isn't it?

You mean, you know it? Yeah, better see if there's any damage to their bike.

Just a little more that way. Good. Thanks.

Well, I know there's someone working down here.

Hey, is there anyone down here? Is there anyone down here?

Hey! Hey!

Hold it.

This is where we turn off. Go ahead.

Want a hand with this?

That's fine, Pierre. You keep an eye on them, and let me know what happens.

Okay? Ciao.

Our dress rehearsal is going off as planned.

We should know the results in a couple of hours.

You're fabulous.

Well, there's the first obstacle. We'll have to cut through it.

Andre, help Jean set up the torch.

There's a slu-suer which floods every hour. We've got to wait till it empties.

That seems to be it, sir. Barring any major tragedy, the inauguration…

I'm glad to say it'll be at ten.30 tomorrow morning.

Good. I understand the Egyptian ambassador was here in person today…

to inspect the security arrangements.

From what I hear, the old boy rules the day…

as government decided to take a look at it.

To allow the mask outside the country.

Well, for you, Calve Norton, that's a personal triumph.

Well, I'd better be going. I have an appointment to meet Inspector Beauvais…

for dining together. Aren't you meeting us for coffee later?

Yes, there are still some small details concerning the alarm system…

which I must discuss with Beauvais.

I want to get them out of the way before the exhibition opens.

Want another game?

Pith it hard.

Put it on the top.

That the one?

No, it's not.

Then it's got to be that one.

That's it all right. Let's see what you can do for an encore.

Salaam.

Salaam.

Hey, Claude, what are you doing in there?

Nothing, I'm coming.

Hurry up for Pete's sake. We've got work to do, remember?

All right, I'm coming.

What's with this bowing scene?

I was just trying to imagine what it was like for the ancient Egyptians…

when they had to bow down in the presence of the pharaohs.

And, boy, right now, let me tell you something.

Sure heart on the back.

Well, funny guy, now you're back in the 20th century.

Imagine you're a security guard turning on… Okay, G.

It's working.

All right. I'll wait, George.

Look it activated.

Did I ever tell you that all the Egyptian pharaohs…

All right, let's go, fellas.

The classes. You've got half an hour.

Ready?

Well done.

Well done.

We've got about 30 minutes before the sewer floods again.

So get moving.

All right, let's go.

Of course, I could tell right away… that this was going to be a pretty quiet job.

You could, eh?

Sure. The last job I had, we averaged two break-ins a night.

Once I got knocked out three times in a week.

What's that?

It's coming from the hole.

Let's go.

Hey, what's going on?

Hey, what's all that laughing about?

What's so funny?

It's okay. Put your guns away. Put your guns away.

Well done, Julian. You've done an excellent job.

Thank you, sir.

And you too, Sergeant… Sergeant Philippe Dicours.

Ah, yes, of course, Philippe.

Now I suggest you collect the rest of your gang… and get some well-earned rest.

You didn't kill anyone, did you?

No, sir. The guard's got a little shaken up… but they'll be all right.

I'll hand in a written report in the morning.

Ah, yes, of course. Off you go. Off you go.

Good night, sir.

Sir, is everything all right?

Yes, of course. The noise brought you over presumably.

Yes.

I see.

Account, Norton.

May I introduce my secretary, Alain Gressonay.

How do you and the inspector know each other?

I live right across the street and heard the alarm.

What on earth happened?

I promised the council some excitement to have to dinner.

Monsieur Dorian was worried about the security arrangements…

and to prove that the mask was really quite safe…

I gave three of my men carte blanche to crack the gallery.

And you made your point, Inspector.

At least now we know that the police can't break in.

But are your men as clever as thieves?

Records show that you're fighting a losing battle against crime.

Records can be twisted to mean anything you like, Count.

But they cannot alter the fact… that no one can walk across this floor…

while the tremble alarm is on. Right, Dorian?

As long as we're the only ones who know how it works…

there's nothing to worry about.

But the exhibition has two weeks in Paris.

And I won't know how to relax until the whole lot safely returned to Cairo.

Here, boss. They set off the alarm.

Yeah, but you figured that they wouldn't make it.

All right. Sure.

Thanks.

This is the end of society, Inspector.

With these people, security problems are in them.

Yes, a very distinguished group.

That man over there?

That's Catsball Carpentier.

Famous Jewel robber.

He has exquisite taste.

But don't worry. I have my men watching.

There, you see that soir piece of work?

His name is Jean Louvre. A pig pocket.

He's so good. I had him entertained at the police ball last year.

When he didn't return my watch, I had him put inside for six months.

Ah, don't look now. But there's Gregory Falcove.

Big time, confidence man.

Though I haven't been able to pin anything on him yet. Slippery character.

Ah, press on me.

Inspector, Mr. Doyin, how much time do you

think we should give the Count with the press?

Ah, here he comes.

Sir, could you give a listen? There's a few details on fit in common's treasure.

How did you persuade the Egyptian government to agree to this exhibition?

My winning adjustment.

Thank you, sir.

Is it true that the mask has evil power?

Yes, I believe so.

Count, do you think that sufficient security

measures have been taken to protect the mask?

What is the estimated value of the mask, sir?

As far as I know, there isn't one.

Sir, thank you, sir.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm afraid the Count has an official

function to fulfill before he answers any more questions.

This is a happier occasion, sir.

Congratulations, Count.

It gives me great pleasure to officially declare this exhibition open.

On behalf of all the citizens of Paris, Count.

Would you look after this?

Did you hear the rounds go in?

I must admit, Count, it's certainly been worth the trouble.

Excuse me a minute, sir.

Yes.

Oh, did I hurt you?

Yes, you did.

I did it on purpose. It brings good luck.

When a relationship is based on pain, it always works out well.

By the way, I'm Mike Shevlove, the only daughter

of Homer Shevlove, the canned meat king.

Guy Norton, orphan, and not given to running after episodes.

Oh, you wouldn't leave me alone, would you, Count? I'm a stranger in Paris and I…

I will do my best to find you a suitable escort.

Excuse me.

May I offer you a drink, themselves?

Sure. Why not?

Sir Tutankhamun and his precious mask.

Good evening, sir.

This is Mr. Yum from the Express.

My pleasure. August Dorian, mademoiselle.

I was just giving her some information on the exhibition.

I think she'd like to ask you some questions, if you have the time.

Of course I have the time.

Grisone, on your way out. Would you mail these letters, please?

Yes, sir.

A vamos, sir. When the story comes out, you'll let me know.

Of course.

Good night.

Please sit down, won't you? I have to put these documents out.

Then we can talk.

Monsieur, I don't want to be a nuisance. Shall I… Shall I come back tomorrow?

No, no. It's quite all right, mademoiselle.

I was thinking, Monsieur, perhaps you might like it better if we talked over dinner.

Hmm.

Oh, it's on the Express.

Well, in that case.

The headdress is solid gold like Tutankhamun's, but the face is ebony.

If you look closely, you'll see the fine carving

around the eyes and mouth is minute hieroglyphics,

which are still in the process of being deciphered.

The work on this has been suspended during the parish show.

There are similar hieroglyphics on the mass of Tutankhamun,

which are believed to pertain to the legendary treasure of Aunty.

Now, at the base of this…

Hey, here, let's go. Come on.

If you ask me, Bouvier was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the exhibition,

if not an attempt to steal the mask.

This is… this is sheer hooliganism.

Look at that. A tomato.

And if it achieved nothing else, it certainly managed to clear the hall.

It's outrageous. Absolutely outrageous.

Another incident like this, and we might as well ship everything back to Egypt.

Oh, Paris, like any other city, has its fair share of cranks, Dorian.

If you ask me, you're the victim of someone

who has a grudge against old Tutankhamun here.

Why didn't you spot this? You're paid to watch out for trouble.

Ah, here come the police.

Any other damage?

That's enough.

Call Bouvier. Yes, sir.

No, they aren't, Inspector.

When I first arranged this exhibition, you gave me your assurance.

You guaranteed me your cooperation, and now you

brushed this off as the work of a harmless crank.

Yes, I know that there was nothing stolen, Inspector.

But if these incidents continue, the exhibition

will become the laughing stock of Paris.

I don't care if you have to resort to searching

every man, woman and child who enters the building.

You must do something.

Yes, all right. Of course. Goodbye.

Bouvier insists we have nothing to worry about, but I wish I could be sure.

What do you think, Count?

Well, any art thief would love to get his

hands on the mask. There's no doubt about that.

Still, the inspectors' men showed that the alarm system is infallible.

If these incidents over the past two days have been robbery attempts,

I think the very fact that the alarm went off should calm us down.

But I've heard that a gang which operates on

the Riviera has recently moved to Paris and…

That's just it, sir. There are criminals at large.

Nobody can be quite sure these harmless incidents aren't

advanced moves of a far broader plan to Rob us of the mask.

That's true. On the other hand, I'm sure that Inspector

Bouvier has already anticipated this possibility.

After all, that is his job.

Yes, of course. I'm sure he's investigated every possibility.

But I think more precautions should be taken and I intend to do something about it.

I think you're right, Mr. Dorian. Attendance was down today.

And if it gets around that plastic bombs are going off in the

gallery, we'll be lucky to get anybody by the end of the week.

I've just come from the lab.

Good.

Very good, Anna. Very good indeed.

Pile. Peano.

Wow, these are marvelous.

This gimmick here is actually a micro camera as well as a cigarette lighter.

When Dorian opened the safe in his office yesterday evening, our girl

reporter, Anna, just happened to be standing right behind the porch.

The door guy, snapping the combination.

By the way, Thoggo, what's happened to the mask?

I've been informed our harassment has put Dorian in a panic.

He'll move the mask to the safe tonight.

He's a very predictable man.

You mean that the famous alarm system is protecting nothing, in fact?

That's not quite true.

You see, Dorian suddenly got the idea of

making a copy to use as a substitute at night.

So now that he's obliged us with the first

part, I'll fill you in on the rest of the deal.

Now, at this point, there's a heavy steel gate.

And this gate connects to a tunnel leading to an underground

canal that runs almost directly under the gallery.

And that is precisely what we're going to use to force our way in.

Peano, I want you and Carl to come with me tonight.

Hey, sounds great.

And don't worry about the steel gate. I'll open it from the inside.

Take it back.

Keep your eyes open, Carl.

Hold this a minute.

Peano, I'll go the rest of the way on my own. You can wait right here for me, okay?

Sure, boss.

Hello, Claude.

Anything new?

Are you kidding? This place is as quiet as a grave.

Hey, Peano, take this. Hold the flashlight.

Did it work out all right?

Yeah, we got the mask.

All right, let's get out of here.

Well, it's about to…

Max, come on.

Hey!

Turn off the circuit.

Did you hear that explosion?

Turn off the control circuit. We want to check the mask.

Hurry up, man.

It does.

All right.

Well, nothing happened in here.

Yes, it must have been a car back then.

You set off the terminal arms to hit the car.

Let's get out of here.

Is that the mask?

It isn't chopped liver.

Boss, you're too much.

Yes.

What?

Is the mask all right?

What was that?

It's safe in my office.

I'll be right there.

The police are doing everything possible, of course.

Well, as I understand it, the copy was your idea.

What about the Egyptians aren't going to like it, that's for sure.

That's the Egyptian government been informed.

Yes, they've already been informed.

Have you any comment to make all of our system?

Yes, sir.

Oh, count, I don't think you know my feels.

How do you do?

Nice of you to come.

I'll have a seat at the oil drinks.

Allow me a side.

Professor Mikkelowitz, this is a pleasant surprise.

I was disappointed you couldn't be with us for our opening, sir.

Ah, Miss Shevlove, I remember correctly, of the canned meat Shevlove's.

You should have told me you knew the professor.

I would have turned my other foot.

Professor Mikkelowitz, I'd like you to meet Lord Baxter.

How do you do?

How do you do?

Lord Baxter is a paparologist who's recently been working on

the more remote areas of the Upper Nile for the British Museum.

Yes, quite correct, though.

I'm afraid my last expedition was somewhat of a failure.

I did extensive research on my project for over a year in the

museum library, but as it turned out, that wasn't sufficient.

When I arrived in Egypt, I was quite horrified to discover

that my site was 40 feet underwater due to the new Aswan Dam.

Terrible show.

Did you ever try buying the New York Times?

I'm afraid not. I just hate to get involved with the hurly-burly of modern life.

Yes, of course. I've been following your work for years, sir.

You've made some valuable contributions to classical studies.

Oh, by the way, professor, you promised me your book on Tutankhamen.

Yes, I'll have a copy sent you as soon as it comes out.

The robbery has created such a stir.

I shall have to write some footnotes on the mast. That's really why I'm in Paris.

The professor and I intend to stay here until the mast is recovered.

That's the spirit. Never say die, miss. Stiff up a lip, we call that in England.

And believe me, most of the time in England, you really need it these days.

I wonder if I could use your telephone.

Yes, of course. Alfred.

Yes, sir.

Take Lord Baxter to the telephone, please.

If you come this way, my lord, please excuse me, won't you?

And now, if you'll excuse me, I must look after my other guests.

The waiter will get you anything you want.

Thank you, sir, but my doctor supplied me with

Miss Shevlove here to keep me away from drink.

I see.

What's the matter?

You don't seem to be enjoying the party at all.

Look, I'm not prepared to argue on the phone.

I thought we made a bargain.

Yes, it's urgent.

Oh, keep the change.

Good evening.

The subject just left the hotel. He's walking north.

Follow him, but don't let him get to the station.

Let's go.

Wait here. Okay.

Not so fast, my lord. I want to check this.

That's phenomenal. Get going.

Now, come up on the right.

All right, close in on him.

Go ahead.

Now, swing across.

Stay glued to him. Come on faster.

He's gaining on you.

Thank you.

Mademoiselle, I'm sure that the Porter saw him go out.

Oh, that's all right. I'll wait.

How about for service?

What happened? Who did it?

That madman phenomenal.

Untie me.

Good morning, my lord. It's nine o'clock, sir.

Thank you, Alfred.

What's the weather like today?

Fine and sunny, sir. Oh, there's a package that's arrived for you.

It's quite large and on the heavy side. I had them put it in your gallery, sir.

Get me my dress again.

Yes, sir.

This is the one, my lord. It arrived about half an hour ago.

Yes, it is.

Yes, sir. Here you are.

There you are, Alfred. Hold that while I call Beauvais.

It's false. It's a vulgar imitation.

What's so funny, huh, boss?

The newspaper is wondering who got the real mask.

Even a baby could figure it out. Right?

Right, Gresseny?

What's the matter?

How many copies of the mask did you make?

Come on, tell me the truth.

One. That's what you ordered, wasn't it, mister?

Tell me the truth.

Mister, I cast one more. Your office telephone Tuesday afternoon…

with an order to cast a second copy of the mask.

Of course, I thought as much. Was it a telephone call or a visit from someone?

For me, imbecile.

A visit? No. It was a telephone call, but I forgot to ask who it was.

I know who it was. Now, where's your telephone?

Please, I haven't done anything wrong. It wasn't my fault, I swear, monsieur.

Where's your telephone?

Hello, police. I want to speak to Inspector Beauvais, please.

B-A-U, yes, Beauvais. Where can he be reached?

All right, I'll hold on.

Please, it's urgent.

Hello, Beauvais.

No, I want to speak to Inspector Beauvais, please.

Beauvais, is that you?

Oh, thank goodness. Look, I must see you as soon as possible.

Yes, I've just found out who stole the mask.

There's only one person it could be in, that's it.

Oh, Dorian. Dorian, are you there? What's happened to you, ma'am?

Hello?

Put a finger on the scroll at once.

Folk off, if I'm not mistaken. What brings you here? Business or pleasure?

Business.

I see. Do you always discuss business with a gun in your hand?

Ignore it. It's a formality.

How about a scotch?

Sure, why not?

It was me who stole the mask from the gallery.

Uh-huh. Yes, I know.

I could see that you put a lot of thought into it, too.

It's a pity that you overlooked the fine print.

I heard that you were very perceptive, but there's one thing I can't understand.

Why Phenomenal gave you the mask, and somebody put a fake back in the museum.

Folk off, if I were to tell you the mask you stole

wasn't the real one, you wouldn't believe it, I suppose.

Frankly, no.

I want to make a deal with you.

Whether you realize it or not, you've been double-crossed.

And I know exactly who's behind it all.

You're bluffing. Hand me that envelope on the desk.

This is the prepared legal statement implicating

the man who hired you and your accomplice.

A plane ticket to Dangiers, and a check for 200,000 francs.

You'll have to earn it first.

How?

By selling me the only thing you have left of any value.

Besides your life.

What's that?

Your signature.

Well, that would put me in prison.

For ten years.

Count, I met real amateurs.

In my time, but…

You and your aristocratic sang for and to be believed.

Thanks for the ticket and the check.

I won't be needing you anymore.

Please, Alfred, call the police.

Yes, right away.

We haven't had a string of murders like this since before the war.

I know the mask is supposed to have evil powers.

But even if I could find it, I couldn't charge it with homicide.

Where are Mikkelowitz and the girl?

How in the world should I know?

Why, do you suspect them?

Or is it that you've just fallen for that blonde hair?

Ah, that reminds me.

By the way, Count, where were you at 4.30 yesterday afternoon?

You mean when Dorian was killed?

I can't tell you that.

Why not?

To do so would mean betraying a lady's trust.

You see, Beauvée, I already have a girlfriend.

And she doesn't, she doesn't have blonde hair.

Have you been to your office this morning?

Yes, why?

Oh, nothing. But I just thought you might have heard from Phenomenal.

He usually chooses moments like this.

When were Stymied? Or displaying his genius?

Wait a second, Count. He did find the mask for us.

Ah, yes, didn't he?

What do you think of that secretary character, Greslinet?

Oh, he has an alibi.

Well, I don't trust him.

I thought Phenomenal was invincible. What went wrong?

I'm not Phenomenal.

That's what they all say, darling.

Now we must have a long, long talk.

Why? Do we have a lot in common?

Oh, no, but you're beginning to behave like a bad penny, and I'd just like to know why.

By the way, did you find anything at Greslinet's house this evening?

How did you know I was at Greslinet's?

Phenomenal just told me.

Excuse me, but there's a telephone call for you, m'lord.

Yes, speaking. Who? Mike.

I should have known.

No, no, just a reflection.

What's that?

Left foot.

How did you find that out?

Yes, all right.

All right. Goodbye.

Sorry about that.

You were telling me, darling, that you lent your yacht to Anna for two weeks.

Yes, that's right. We're good friends.

But it's a secret, and she doesn't want a lot of people to know about it.

I see.

Why do you ask?

Just innocent curiosity.

Oh, Lord Baxter, just a minute, sir.

I'm Baxter. Welcome to Tunis.

Shall we go and sit down?

Will it suit you?

The package arrives tomorrow. Is Jack ready?

Yes, of course. But I want to see it first.

He won't mind if I check that it's genuine.

Oh, it's genuine, and it's coming the safest way. On my yacht.

We'll have to move up a bit closer, or else we're going to lose her.

Oh, don't worry. I know where she's going.

My men are watching her.

They're waiting for me at the end of the street.

Tell me, what do you think of Mike anyway?

Obey, you explain to me how you, Resune, and the others came to Tunisia.

And I'll… I'll tell you who Mike is.

All right. I was advised by my friend Phenomenal to come here.

It's perfumed.

Mike is… Oh, you don't say.

I thought that that only happened in the movies.

Oh, that's wonderful.

This is what you've been waiting for.

Now you can go back to Marseille. Where are the others?

Enjoying themselves ashore.

You drive a harder bargain than Falcoff, don't you?

I'll see you back at the hotel.

I'm going to the bank.

I'm sorry, darling.

I don't feel well. I'd prefer to go on back to the hotel.

All right, I'll take you there.

No, you go to the bank. I'll go with Baxter.

If you like.

I'll see you later, darling.

Don't make me wait too long.

I'll catch the check and come back to the hotel.

Be careful, won't you?

Now, do you understand?

I want a detailed report as soon as possible.

No, nothing has changed.

This time was Gressenay's turn.

Poor fool.

Now our friend Baxter has the mask.

Why didn't you arrest them all right away, Beauvais?

Why don't you pick up the mask?

What are you waiting for?

I want the big fish.

Very soon there won't be any fish left.

They're eating each other up pretty fast.

I've got to hold out for the top man.

I'm sure there's a mastermind behind all this.

And when I catch him, it's going to surprise everyone.

Excuse me.

Owen, don't worry about the mask.

I've got the situation under control.

See you later.

Under control, hon.

My God, what a mentality.

After you, Sanko.

After you, Sanko.

We're waiting for you.

We're waiting for you.

Tell him to wait outside.

Okay. You're late. Yes, sorry about that. I think I'm being

watched and so I took a detour to make sure I wasn't followed.

Anyway, here's the mask. I told you to keep your hands off Gressonee.

The poor fool asked for it. He thought I'd be as good as life insurance.

Blackmailer is the only word to describe Mr. Gressonee.

I've run across his type before. They have a totally insatiable thirst for money.

And besides, having killed Dorian and Falcoff, he would have

talked to save his own skin if the police had picked him up.

So he had to be got rid of. And now, my dear professor,

we should try not to waste any more of our precious time.

With the documents you have, we can decipher

the hieroglyphics on the mask and locate… The Ackerman treasure.

Well, that's right, isn't it? Sure. Then let's see those documents.

You double-crosser!

You open your eyes. Yes.

My arms are killing me. How did you get here?

It's your intuition. I'm not like Beauvais.

I don't get tips from Phenomenal all the time.

Oh, my feet!

Do you think Beauvais Phenomenal?

Maybe we'll never know. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised.

Modern policeman thinks of anything.

Hurry! We can't wait a second.

Oh, damn. Now we've really lost him.

Lord, what next?

Hurry up. They've hit us. Let's see what's the matter.

Okay, jump in. Sarge, I'll go.

You better know a Baxter's dead. How?

He slept on a banana peel.

Quickly. Quickly.

Where the hell have you?

Here. Make a way.

It's over. You can't escape.

No. You're too mad.

There she is.

All right. Give yourself up, Mikowitz.

Come on and drop it.

You're both under arrest.

You won't find any inspiration here to help you discover the treasure of Akama.

At this point, I think only phenomenal can discover it, right?

We'd better hurry, or we'll miss our plane.

Okay.

What's here? Open it, please.

I'll wait for Count Norton.

All right.

I knew it all the time.

I knew what?

That you're phenomenal.

Don't jump to conclusions, my dear.

That's just a little Arab outfit I picked up in the soup.

That's all.

Let's go, Mike.

I'll go.

I'd like to know… Pardon my curiosity, sir.

But, Miss Mike, what does she actually do?

An American secret service.

And occasionally she acts as nurse for phony cripples.

You know, I got a telegram.

I got a promotion for solving this case.

Congratulations.

Would you like to celebrate with me this evening?

I know a quiet little place.

To tell the truth, I already have a day with the Count.

Thank you.