1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:39,356 --> 00:00:43,260 - Do you plead guilty? - No. No. 4 00:00:44,194 --> 00:00:46,840 This is not a court of law. 5 00:00:47,572 --> 00:00:49,281 Please let me go... 6 00:00:49,783 --> 00:00:53,202 You have been brought before this court to receive just punishment 7 00:00:53,203 --> 00:00:55,031 and to pay for your crimes. 8 00:00:58,041 --> 00:00:59,276 The verdict. 9 00:00:59,710 --> 00:01:04,230 A black ball for death, a white ball for acquittal. 10 00:01:05,215 --> 00:01:09,688 The secret court applies for the death penalty, death by hanging... 11 00:01:10,262 --> 00:01:11,863 The court will now vote. 12 00:01:32,075 --> 00:01:33,868 The verdict is unanimous. 13 00:01:34,411 --> 00:01:35,412 Death by hanging. 14 00:01:35,413 --> 00:01:36,704 The execution will be performed immediately. 15 00:01:36,705 --> 00:01:40,004 I'm innocent! I'm innocent! 16 00:01:40,167 --> 00:01:44,047 I'm innocent! Help me, help, help! 17 00:03:28,066 --> 00:03:33,548 THE MAD EXECUTIONERS 18 00:06:17,277 --> 00:06:18,424 The same. 19 00:06:19,529 --> 00:06:22,281 The same mock execution, just as in the other cases. 20 00:06:22,282 --> 00:06:24,157 This is the third lynching. 21 00:06:25,201 --> 00:06:27,824 Is it possible the man was dead when he was hanged? 22 00:06:27,871 --> 00:06:29,935 The hanging took place while the man was still alive. 23 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:31,427 Around 5 hours ago. 24 00:06:32,042 --> 00:06:33,929 Is it possible he'd been poisoned? 25 00:06:34,169 --> 00:06:35,316 No. 26 00:06:35,712 --> 00:06:38,323 This is the usual method of the Executioner of London. 27 00:06:38,715 --> 00:06:39,862 Third case. 28 00:06:43,219 --> 00:06:44,869 - Sure? - Positive. 29 00:06:45,930 --> 00:06:47,960 200 pounds in banknotes on the body. 30 00:06:47,974 --> 00:06:49,280 Not a robbery. 31 00:06:49,309 --> 00:06:50,508 Who is he? 32 00:06:50,602 --> 00:06:53,769 He had 6 passports on him, each with his photograph... 33 00:06:53,855 --> 00:06:55,647 Only the names were different. 34 00:07:04,366 --> 00:07:05,849 Who is he, really? 35 00:07:06,034 --> 00:07:08,573 This is what we've been able to find out. 36 00:07:09,746 --> 00:07:12,297 The last name he used was Dick Horsfelt. 37 00:07:13,041 --> 00:07:15,758 And Interpol had already alerted us about him... 38 00:07:15,960 --> 00:07:18,253 He was wanted for using defective materials in new houses 39 00:07:18,254 --> 00:07:20,213 in the slums of the Sicily. 40 00:07:20,590 --> 00:07:23,603 When the houses collapsed, he had 18 dead people to account for. 41 00:07:23,635 --> 00:07:25,439 He was last seen in Australia. 42 00:07:25,762 --> 00:07:28,013 Were you informed of his arrival here? 43 00:07:28,014 --> 00:07:30,307 No, the executioner's men must have waited for him, 44 00:07:30,308 --> 00:07:32,226 either at the airport or some seaport, and kidnapped him. 45 00:07:32,227 --> 00:07:35,145 Here's the verdict. Thank you. 46 00:07:35,730 --> 00:07:38,065 They left it hanging around his neck. As in the other murders. 47 00:07:38,066 --> 00:07:39,288 Lights. 48 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:41,860 It's a brilliant indictment. 49 00:07:41,861 --> 00:07:44,781 Even the prosecutor couldn't supply arguments that are more convincing. 50 00:07:45,657 --> 00:07:48,694 You sound as though you think these private executions were justified. 51 00:07:49,494 --> 00:07:52,128 - No sir, certainly not. - I see. 52 00:07:53,665 --> 00:07:54,749 This has got to stop. 53 00:07:54,750 --> 00:07:57,324 We must do all we can to prevent another murder. 54 00:07:57,544 --> 00:07:59,941 I want each of you to do everything in his power 55 00:08:00,004 --> 00:08:01,731 to see that this executioner doesn't strike again. 56 00:08:01,756 --> 00:08:03,572 The whole country is getting panicky. 57 00:08:03,925 --> 00:08:05,485 Did you see the headlines in the papers today? 58 00:08:05,510 --> 00:08:06,732 "New sensation." 59 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:09,137 "Third victim of the Executioner of London 60 00:08:09,139 --> 00:08:11,311 and Scotland Yard is baffled." 61 00:08:11,933 --> 00:08:15,184 How far have you gotten in your investigations on the first 2 cases? 62 00:08:15,687 --> 00:08:19,773 These executions are carried out with such absolute perfection and ingenuity, sir, 63 00:08:19,774 --> 00:08:20,941 that I'm completely bewildered. 64 00:08:20,942 --> 00:08:23,694 No clues, no evidence, nothing we can use as a starting point. 65 00:08:23,695 --> 00:08:25,904 I'm disappointed in you, Inspector Hillier. 66 00:08:25,905 --> 00:08:27,739 There's one thing that I know for sure: the executions 67 00:08:27,740 --> 00:08:30,506 were performed with the same rope in every case. 68 00:08:30,660 --> 00:08:33,022 With the same rope? What rope do you mean? 69 00:08:33,496 --> 00:08:35,205 It's an executioner's rope 70 00:08:35,206 --> 00:08:37,627 stolen from our criminal museum where it was displayed. 71 00:08:53,224 --> 00:08:55,040 The rope was hanging here. 72 00:08:55,977 --> 00:08:58,437 Do you mean to say that rope was stolen 73 00:08:58,438 --> 00:08:59,813 with the express purpose of hanging someone with it? 74 00:08:59,814 --> 00:09:01,001 Yes, Mr. Commissioner. 75 00:09:01,107 --> 00:09:04,234 Then it's even more scandalous! Where is that rope? 76 00:09:04,235 --> 00:09:05,481 It's being brought here. 77 00:09:05,653 --> 00:09:07,195 As I was going through the archives this morning 78 00:09:07,197 --> 00:09:10,305 I noticed that one of the window panes had been broken. 79 00:09:10,366 --> 00:09:13,534 The iron bars had been sawn through. 80 00:09:13,578 --> 00:09:14,995 Nothing was stolen. 81 00:09:14,996 --> 00:09:17,873 Only the hangman's rope which was displayed there. 82 00:09:17,874 --> 00:09:19,958 It was presented to the museum as a historical item 83 00:09:19,959 --> 00:09:22,961 because so many criminals were hanged with it at Tyburn and Pentonville. 84 00:09:23,004 --> 00:09:26,173 - Over 60... - Inspector Hillier, I've been told 85 00:09:26,174 --> 00:09:29,401 that you are one of the best men on the force, that you're ambitious. 86 00:09:29,511 --> 00:09:31,398 This will give you a chance to prove it! 87 00:09:31,596 --> 00:09:32,722 This is a very unusual case. 88 00:09:32,723 --> 00:09:35,349 I don't believe it can be handled by the customary Scotland Yard methods. 89 00:09:35,350 --> 00:09:37,351 Nonsense, you'll have to work harder, that's all. 90 00:09:37,352 --> 00:09:39,085 The victims are criminals, sir. 91 00:09:39,229 --> 00:09:41,980 Criminals, who, as it was proven, all deserved the death penalty. 92 00:09:41,981 --> 00:09:43,690 I'm using that as a starting point. 93 00:09:43,691 --> 00:09:45,442 Whether they are guilty or innocent, 94 00:09:45,443 --> 00:09:47,235 doesn't help us. That's a matter for the courts. 95 00:09:47,237 --> 00:09:50,417 But the person who has been hanging all these men, including this one, 96 00:09:50,532 --> 00:09:53,664 is a murderer, and it's up to you to find him. 97 00:09:55,411 --> 00:09:58,828 I want this Executioner of London caught and brought to trial. 98 00:09:59,082 --> 00:10:00,340 So get cracking on it... 99 00:10:02,877 --> 00:10:04,491 - John. - Yes? 100 00:10:04,587 --> 00:10:08,715 This is the same rope that was used in the other executions, isn't it? 101 00:10:08,716 --> 00:10:11,599 Yes, that's right, it was stolen before each hanging. 102 00:10:12,178 --> 00:10:14,065 And you didn't report it? 103 00:10:14,138 --> 00:10:16,765 No, I never reported it. I put it back each time. 104 00:10:16,766 --> 00:10:18,487 And each time it was stolen again? 105 00:10:18,518 --> 00:10:20,602 Each time it disappeared I knew the Executioner of London 106 00:10:20,603 --> 00:10:23,060 had selected a new candidate to send off to hell. 107 00:10:23,273 --> 00:10:24,940 The rope was guarded carefully 108 00:10:24,941 --> 00:10:28,251 but the thief or thieves worked very cleverly. 109 00:10:28,486 --> 00:10:30,821 Last night the guard was put to sleep with ether. 110 00:10:30,822 --> 00:10:32,697 Do you think that it's someone from... 111 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:36,728 - That it's someone from Scotland Yard? - Yes. 112 00:10:37,203 --> 00:10:39,411 You mean that the thief is one of us? 113 00:10:40,748 --> 00:10:43,561 He wouldn't have to use such devious methods. No, Philip. 114 00:10:44,002 --> 00:10:48,771 However, his obsession to use this particular rope... 115 00:10:49,424 --> 00:10:52,152 has given me the one and only clue I've got. 116 00:10:53,094 --> 00:10:54,673 What will you do now? 117 00:10:55,847 --> 00:10:57,698 Put it back where it belongs. 118 00:11:02,353 --> 00:11:03,500 Thank you. 119 00:11:14,282 --> 00:11:15,623 What are you doing in here? 120 00:11:15,825 --> 00:11:20,594 I do hope you don't think I hid in here to eavesdrop on you. 121 00:11:20,955 --> 00:11:21,762 Then why? 122 00:11:21,873 --> 00:11:23,999 Oh, it's really by accident, that I'm in here. 123 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:28,336 Quite by accident, I saw a museum guard going out, looking very upset. 124 00:11:28,338 --> 00:11:31,631 He left the door open, so I came on in. 125 00:11:31,633 --> 00:11:35,560 And you came in, so I went and hid back there, among the dummies. 126 00:11:35,637 --> 00:11:36,783 Who are you? 127 00:11:38,181 --> 00:11:40,891 My name is Gabby Pennypacker. 128 00:11:40,892 --> 00:11:44,024 I'm on the staff at True Police stories... 129 00:11:44,103 --> 00:11:45,021 A journalist? 130 00:11:45,022 --> 00:11:46,980 Yes, and I want to be the first journalist 131 00:11:46,981 --> 00:11:49,691 to report the capture of the dreadful Executioner of London. 132 00:11:49,692 --> 00:11:53,358 Naturally, I wouldn't think of mentioning the stolen rope. 133 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:56,104 - I was just about to suggest that. - Yes... 134 00:11:58,910 --> 00:12:02,037 I'm pleased to meet you, Inspector Hillier. 135 00:12:02,038 --> 00:12:04,482 You're such a well known detective. 136 00:12:04,540 --> 00:12:08,219 I'm just a poor police reporter, that's all. 137 00:12:08,586 --> 00:12:10,853 Amateur detective, you might say. 138 00:12:10,922 --> 00:12:12,891 But I've a big favour to ask... 139 00:12:13,007 --> 00:12:15,356 Could you possibly make use of my services? 140 00:12:16,302 --> 00:12:19,209 You've noticed my... my talent for disguises. 141 00:12:19,639 --> 00:12:21,848 And I have many more in my repertoire. 142 00:12:21,849 --> 00:12:24,267 Once in a photographic competition, I won a prize 143 00:12:24,268 --> 00:12:26,061 for being the man with a thousand faces. 144 00:12:26,187 --> 00:12:29,106 - First prize, I take it? - No, the sixth. But... 145 00:12:29,107 --> 00:12:31,361 Well, I'm sorry, we can't make use of your services. 146 00:12:31,442 --> 00:12:33,910 Scotland Yard doesn't employ private detectives. 147 00:12:34,529 --> 00:12:37,239 - Shame. It's a shame. - Would you please go now? 148 00:12:37,240 --> 00:12:38,960 Just a moment, please. 149 00:12:39,450 --> 00:12:41,894 If you change your mind, I'll come right away. 150 00:12:42,787 --> 00:12:47,189 - Should you let him go like that? - Why not? He's harmless. 151 00:12:57,385 --> 00:12:59,580 A thoroughly justified sentence. 152 00:12:59,721 --> 00:13:03,140 When I was on the judge's bench I'd have been unable to do better. 153 00:13:03,141 --> 00:13:05,585 Testimony, evidence, all extremely convincing. 154 00:13:05,643 --> 00:13:10,318 Utterly valid. This man, in my opinion, deserved the death penalty. 155 00:13:10,481 --> 00:13:12,451 I've studied the verdict very carefully 156 00:13:12,525 --> 00:13:16,239 and I'm positive it was the verdict of a trained man of the law. 157 00:13:16,279 --> 00:13:17,571 You've been very helpful, Sir Francis, 158 00:13:17,572 --> 00:13:19,577 I can't tell you how grateful we are. 159 00:13:19,741 --> 00:13:22,813 You think this document, which was tied around the dead man's neck, 160 00:13:22,994 --> 00:13:25,829 is an actual proof he'd been executed only after a trial had taken place? 161 00:13:25,830 --> 00:13:28,415 Without a doubt... I've been a judge for over 40 years 162 00:13:28,416 --> 00:13:30,167 and if a case like this had come before my court, 163 00:13:30,168 --> 00:13:31,585 I'd have rendered the same verdict. 164 00:13:31,586 --> 00:13:32,951 Death by hanging. 165 00:13:33,504 --> 00:13:35,714 I've sentenced 35 ruthless murderers to death, 166 00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:38,049 and this would have been the 36th one. 167 00:13:38,050 --> 00:13:39,217 What had the man done? 168 00:13:39,218 --> 00:13:40,178 He was a contractor, 169 00:13:40,179 --> 00:13:43,334 building houses with defective materials and no safety measures... 170 00:13:43,765 --> 00:13:45,853 And some of the houses collapsed. 171 00:13:46,392 --> 00:13:47,733 Whole families, 172 00:13:48,436 --> 00:13:50,441 women and children, were killed in the disaster. 173 00:13:50,480 --> 00:13:52,063 He thought he'd be safe here, 174 00:13:52,064 --> 00:13:54,274 because he couldn't be extradited from this country. 175 00:13:54,275 --> 00:13:56,026 Nevertheless, he was caught and tried, - 176 00:13:56,027 --> 00:13:58,653 not in a regular court of law, I agree, - but just the same, 177 00:13:58,654 --> 00:14:02,365 one that has undertaken the punishment of all the criminals who, 178 00:14:02,366 --> 00:14:05,160 until now, have successfully managed to slip through the loopholes of the law. 179 00:14:05,161 --> 00:14:06,656 Thank you, Jerome. 180 00:14:07,497 --> 00:14:10,510 People often say that I was a very strict judge. 181 00:14:10,875 --> 00:14:12,167 I wasn't strict, 182 00:14:12,168 --> 00:14:14,766 I was only a conscientious executor of the laws. 183 00:14:14,796 --> 00:14:18,035 A humble and loyal servant of justice. 184 00:14:18,424 --> 00:14:22,542 How many criminals are still living free amongst us? 185 00:14:22,553 --> 00:14:25,828 Poisoners, how many will never be caught? 186 00:14:25,848 --> 00:14:28,225 Blackmailers, how many will never be discovered? 187 00:14:28,226 --> 00:14:31,655 As for the answer, it would shock us dreadfully, if we ever knew it. 188 00:14:31,687 --> 00:14:34,731 I tell you, I feel like shuddering when I sit here helpless, 189 00:14:34,732 --> 00:14:38,652 forced to stand by and watch, while these so called humanitarian methods 190 00:14:38,653 --> 00:14:39,923 are used in court... 191 00:14:39,987 --> 00:14:42,942 Psychiatry, medical experts... 192 00:14:42,949 --> 00:14:46,701 It's because of them that so many criminals don't get what they deserve. 193 00:14:46,702 --> 00:14:49,336 - In my day, it was different. - Yes, Father. 194 00:14:49,455 --> 00:14:52,493 And the country has thanked you for your work, even the queen. 195 00:14:52,917 --> 00:14:56,477 On father's 70th birthday there was a special ceremony. 196 00:14:56,671 --> 00:15:01,250 And the ministry had father's bust placed in the library of The Old Bailey. 197 00:15:01,759 --> 00:15:04,180 It looks like me... But it talks less. 198 00:15:04,262 --> 00:15:07,952 People who see the bust there will talk about the famous Sir Francis, 199 00:15:08,015 --> 00:15:11,518 who in so many great criminal cases saw that justice was done on their behalf. 200 00:15:11,519 --> 00:15:14,794 And now, with your permission, I'd like to propose a toast to his health. 201 00:15:15,147 --> 00:15:18,316 Come along, Jerome, have a drink with us. 202 00:15:18,317 --> 00:15:19,919 Here. 203 00:15:21,028 --> 00:15:22,500 Thank you, thank you very much. 204 00:15:22,613 --> 00:15:25,115 He certainly plead in court on many an occasion. 205 00:15:25,116 --> 00:15:27,867 But Sir Francis never granted any pardons. 206 00:15:27,869 --> 00:15:30,052 And the criminal knew it beforehand. 207 00:15:30,204 --> 00:15:32,613 Mercy, extenuating circumstances... 208 00:15:32,665 --> 00:15:35,525 No, they didn't exist for Sir Francis. 209 00:15:43,759 --> 00:15:47,011 In all these crimes, we only talk about the guilty party. 210 00:15:47,054 --> 00:15:49,641 But never of the victims, or their families. 211 00:15:49,765 --> 00:15:53,385 Ask Inspector Hillier, he can talk from experience. 212 00:15:55,563 --> 00:15:57,331 You never mentioned it to us. 213 00:15:58,733 --> 00:16:00,607 My sister was murdered. 214 00:16:02,069 --> 00:16:05,024 After the death of our parents it was up to me to take care of her. 215 00:16:07,241 --> 00:16:08,820 I loved her very much... 216 00:16:15,583 --> 00:16:16,782 Murdered? 217 00:16:19,253 --> 00:16:21,116 You might as well say it... 218 00:16:21,339 --> 00:16:23,332 It was a sexual murder. 219 00:16:23,883 --> 00:16:26,778 She was the victim of a maniac who murders young girls. 220 00:16:28,054 --> 00:16:29,727 You tell her, Doctor. 221 00:16:30,056 --> 00:16:33,413 You examined the body of Inspector Hillier's sister. 222 00:16:34,518 --> 00:16:37,627 She... she was found hidden under a bush. 223 00:16:37,647 --> 00:16:40,803 Yes, amongst the flowers, her head cut off. 224 00:16:41,317 --> 00:16:44,569 - And the murderer? - The murderer has never been found. 225 00:16:44,570 --> 00:16:46,780 The last murder was over 2 months ago. 226 00:16:46,781 --> 00:16:49,297 He will continue to kill young girls. 227 00:16:49,408 --> 00:16:52,744 I suppose a psychiatrist will no doubt testify to his irresponsibility, 228 00:16:52,745 --> 00:16:54,857 and the killer will again escape the executioner. 229 00:16:55,164 --> 00:16:57,431 Many criminals really are sick. 230 00:16:57,541 --> 00:16:59,926 They shouldn't be in jail, or on the scaffold, 231 00:17:00,044 --> 00:17:02,737 - but in a mental institution... - Yes, yes, yes, yes. 232 00:17:05,633 --> 00:17:08,093 John, if this mysterious executioner 233 00:17:08,094 --> 00:17:10,446 were to hang the person responsible for your sister's death, 234 00:17:10,471 --> 00:17:13,307 wouldn't it be a source of satisfaction to you? 235 00:17:14,392 --> 00:17:15,539 Yes. 236 00:17:17,687 --> 00:17:19,645 Come, come here, Doctor. 237 00:17:19,772 --> 00:17:22,193 I want to show you some official reports. 238 00:17:22,942 --> 00:17:24,776 The number of crimes has diminished greatly 239 00:17:24,777 --> 00:17:27,625 since this unknown executioner has begun his work... 240 00:17:56,809 --> 00:17:58,811 Has this butler worked for your father very long? 241 00:17:58,936 --> 00:18:01,701 Yes, he's worked here as long as I can remember. 242 00:18:03,858 --> 00:18:05,483 He's a very strange man. 243 00:18:07,319 --> 00:18:10,796 Years ago he was to have been executed for someone else's crime. 244 00:18:11,073 --> 00:18:13,533 A judicial error. Father was the one who saved him. 245 00:18:13,534 --> 00:18:17,829 Actually, he saved him from the gallows, at the very last minute. 246 00:18:17,997 --> 00:18:20,798 Come here, I've a rare treat for you. 247 00:18:20,958 --> 00:18:23,793 From one of my friends at the court of appeal. 248 00:18:23,794 --> 00:18:25,847 Please, open this box. 249 00:18:27,548 --> 00:18:30,515 Watch out, don't open that box, throw it outside... 250 00:18:43,314 --> 00:18:45,283 John! John! 251 00:18:57,870 --> 00:18:58,954 Thank you, thank you... 252 00:18:58,955 --> 00:19:01,206 You mean you knew this thing would explode? 253 00:19:01,207 --> 00:19:03,224 - I guessed it. - How? 254 00:19:04,668 --> 00:19:07,837 In my various disguises I occasionally venture into the criminal world. 255 00:19:07,838 --> 00:19:10,176 - That's how I overheard something. - What did you hear? 256 00:19:10,966 --> 00:19:15,166 There's this Joe, they call him Joe the Flick Knife. 257 00:19:15,221 --> 00:19:16,888 He's just served 8 years in prison 258 00:19:16,889 --> 00:19:20,183 and was released from there only today. 259 00:19:20,184 --> 00:19:20,991 Go on. 260 00:19:21,018 --> 00:19:22,537 What is it? 261 00:19:22,770 --> 00:19:24,858 We found him nearby. 262 00:19:27,983 --> 00:19:29,985 I'm glad to see that you're alright, Sir Francis. 263 00:19:30,111 --> 00:19:32,093 Yes... yes, so am I. 264 00:19:32,321 --> 00:19:35,532 We would like to thank you for coming along at the right moment 265 00:19:35,533 --> 00:19:39,577 and saving us from such an explosive birthday present. 266 00:19:39,578 --> 00:19:42,121 It came from Joe. Remember Joe? 267 00:19:42,123 --> 00:19:45,647 It was you who sent him to prison. He took an oath. 268 00:19:45,668 --> 00:19:49,712 - Which was? - He swore that on the first day he was released from jail 269 00:19:49,713 --> 00:19:52,090 he'd kill Sir Francis. 270 00:19:52,091 --> 00:19:55,876 Therefore I disguised myself as a policeman 271 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:57,428 to protect Sir Francis from that murderer. 272 00:19:57,429 --> 00:20:02,816 That was very considerate of you. And I'm very grateful. 273 00:20:05,521 --> 00:20:07,148 Aren't you convinced now I can help you? 274 00:20:07,189 --> 00:20:09,254 Give me an order, you'll see what I can do. 275 00:20:09,275 --> 00:20:10,422 No, no... 276 00:20:10,901 --> 00:20:12,491 I can't use you. 277 00:20:13,904 --> 00:20:16,586 Shame, such a shame. 278 00:20:55,613 --> 00:20:56,760 Hello... 279 00:21:08,250 --> 00:21:09,485 Stolen. 280 00:21:10,669 --> 00:21:13,647 - The rope's been stolen... - Why, that's impossible... 281 00:21:13,964 --> 00:21:16,017 - That means, then... - That means, then, 282 00:21:16,508 --> 00:21:19,677 that the Executioner of London will hang another criminal who's gone unpunished. 283 00:21:19,678 --> 00:21:20,829 And when? 284 00:21:27,519 --> 00:21:28,896 Call my car. 285 00:21:33,484 --> 00:21:36,528 - What's the matter with you, John? - Oh, nothing, I've been overworked... 286 00:21:37,947 --> 00:21:40,156 I haven't been home in a week. I haven't been sleeping enough. 287 00:21:40,157 --> 00:21:43,622 - And now it's beginning all over again. - And what are you going to do about it? 288 00:21:44,411 --> 00:21:45,681 What can I do? 289 00:21:45,955 --> 00:21:50,190 Just wait and see... Tomorrow there'll be a new body in the morgue. 290 00:21:51,543 --> 00:21:54,700 Send out the general alarm, all security measures are to be reinforced. 291 00:21:54,755 --> 00:21:55,798 - John. - Yes? 292 00:21:55,799 --> 00:21:59,097 Calm down. There's nothing you can do now but wait. 293 00:22:02,888 --> 00:22:04,075 Yes? 294 00:22:05,808 --> 00:22:07,018 I'm coming. 295 00:22:56,066 --> 00:22:59,685 I don't want to be hanged. Not by the Executioner of London. 296 00:22:59,778 --> 00:23:03,457 I declare the trial against Francois Breya open. 297 00:23:03,991 --> 00:23:06,470 Do you plead guilty or not guilty? 298 00:23:06,535 --> 00:23:07,983 Not guilty. 299 00:23:08,996 --> 00:23:10,432 I'm not guilty. 300 00:23:10,998 --> 00:23:12,742 What am I accused of? 301 00:23:13,500 --> 00:23:14,640 I haven't done anything wrong! 302 00:23:14,668 --> 00:23:17,754 Francois Breya, this court accuses you of murder 303 00:23:17,838 --> 00:23:19,422 and of defrauding insurance companies. 304 00:23:19,423 --> 00:23:22,283 - I'm innocent. - Tell us about your brother. 305 00:23:22,676 --> 00:23:26,260 When did he die? Where and how did he die? 306 00:23:26,347 --> 00:23:29,230 - My brother? - Yes, your brother. 307 00:23:29,683 --> 00:23:34,395 Anatole Breya, born on June 10th, 5 years older than you. 308 00:23:34,396 --> 00:23:37,659 Oh, but the French police investigated that affair very thoroughly. 309 00:23:38,025 --> 00:23:40,125 And I was entirely cleared of my brother's death. 310 00:23:40,402 --> 00:23:41,909 It was an accident. 311 00:23:42,571 --> 00:23:45,798 We both were out mountain climbing. 312 00:23:46,950 --> 00:23:47,971 On Mont Blanc. 313 00:23:48,118 --> 00:23:49,459 He slipped... 314 00:23:49,912 --> 00:23:53,840 - I couldn't help him. - And the body was never found? 315 00:23:54,124 --> 00:23:56,960 No, it was a deep gorge. 316 00:23:57,252 --> 00:23:59,246 We searched for him all day, it was snowing. 317 00:23:59,338 --> 00:24:02,672 And you received the money from the insurance, 318 00:24:03,008 --> 00:24:06,295 42 million francs. 319 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:07,919 Answer! 320 00:24:08,013 --> 00:24:11,015 Were 42 million francs paid to you? 321 00:24:11,016 --> 00:24:13,017 I was the beneficiary in his will, 322 00:24:13,018 --> 00:24:16,562 - just as I had made him the beneficiary in my will. - But you are alive. 323 00:24:16,563 --> 00:24:18,012 And your brother is dead. 324 00:24:18,148 --> 00:24:21,221 This money was paid to you, although his body was never found. 325 00:24:22,736 --> 00:24:25,537 Now your dead brother has been found. 326 00:24:28,826 --> 00:24:31,009 He's been found? Where? 327 00:24:31,078 --> 00:24:33,329 He did not die from falling off a mountain 328 00:24:33,330 --> 00:24:36,356 but from 3 revolver bullets that were found in his head. 329 00:24:36,500 --> 00:24:38,553 With those 3 bullets you killed him. 330 00:24:38,669 --> 00:24:41,362 You alone, Francois Breya... With your revolver. 331 00:24:43,048 --> 00:24:45,550 You thought your method of concealing the body 332 00:24:45,551 --> 00:24:49,905 of you murdered brother was so safe that it could never be found. 333 00:24:50,139 --> 00:24:52,473 Nevertheless, it has been found. 334 00:24:52,474 --> 00:24:53,815 Here it is! 335 00:24:56,353 --> 00:24:57,854 This is your brother! 336 00:24:57,855 --> 00:24:59,188 We brought him here from the Egyptian Museum 337 00:24:59,189 --> 00:25:02,583 where he's been on exhibit as the Pharaoh Sethos I. 338 00:25:03,819 --> 00:25:06,275 Yes, this is your brother whom you shot in the mountains. 339 00:25:06,405 --> 00:25:08,614 Whose body you prepared and mummified, 340 00:25:08,615 --> 00:25:10,491 placed in an ancient stone coffin 341 00:25:10,492 --> 00:25:13,035 and sold it to the museum as the Pharaoh's mummy. 342 00:25:13,036 --> 00:25:17,426 You paid 120.000 francs to have his body embalmed, here is a receipt. 343 00:25:17,666 --> 00:25:19,333 You hoped that this subterfuge would never be discovered. 344 00:25:19,334 --> 00:25:22,169 You hoped that he would disappear into the museum for ever, 345 00:25:22,171 --> 00:25:26,098 eliminating any possible discovery of the causes of death... 346 00:25:26,258 --> 00:25:28,467 No, no, no, no! 347 00:25:28,469 --> 00:25:32,430 You never once returned to the museum to see your brother again. 348 00:25:32,431 --> 00:25:34,765 - You can do so now, he's in front of you. - I won't look at him. 349 00:25:34,766 --> 00:25:36,998 I want to go... Let me go! 350 00:25:42,691 --> 00:25:44,305 Confess... 351 00:25:44,860 --> 00:25:47,945 that you shot your brother to get the money from the insurance. 352 00:25:48,113 --> 00:25:51,407 That you sold his body to the museum and left the country. 353 00:25:51,408 --> 00:25:54,285 That you sold your brother's business and with the money 354 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:57,621 you bought the house in which you are now living with your brother's wife. 355 00:25:57,998 --> 00:25:59,303 Confess... 356 00:26:00,209 --> 00:26:01,585 Confess! 357 00:26:08,717 --> 00:26:11,458 The secret court applies for the death penalty... 358 00:26:11,595 --> 00:26:13,351 We will now vote. 359 00:26:31,365 --> 00:26:34,492 The verdict is unanimous: death by hanging. 360 00:26:34,493 --> 00:26:36,783 The execution will be performed immediately. 361 00:27:35,512 --> 00:27:36,659 Stop! 362 00:27:38,932 --> 00:27:40,079 Move along! 363 00:27:58,201 --> 00:27:59,348 Yes? 364 00:28:00,162 --> 00:28:01,515 What? 365 00:28:05,751 --> 00:28:09,168 Set up roadblocks, don't let any reporters go through. 366 00:28:16,261 --> 00:28:17,258 What's going on? 367 00:28:17,346 --> 00:28:19,280 Keep moving please, a man's been hanged. 368 00:28:19,598 --> 00:28:21,058 How dreadful. 369 00:28:28,857 --> 00:28:29,650 You were right again. 370 00:28:29,651 --> 00:28:31,901 We're up against the same work of the executioner. 371 00:28:31,902 --> 00:28:34,785 - Who is it? - A murderer, insurance swindler. 372 00:28:34,946 --> 00:28:36,739 Not a robbery or a suicide, 373 00:28:36,740 --> 00:28:39,030 just a new victim of the Executioner of London... 374 00:28:39,618 --> 00:28:41,457 Francois Breya. 375 00:28:45,832 --> 00:28:47,755 It's a case we'd already been working on. 376 00:28:48,210 --> 00:28:51,504 We had leads and some evidence. All we needed was the man himself. 377 00:28:51,505 --> 00:28:53,798 This executioner not only makes me look like an idiot, 378 00:28:53,799 --> 00:28:55,934 but cuts me off just as I'm winding up the case. 379 00:28:56,009 --> 00:28:58,501 And for good measure tightens the noose. 380 00:29:03,684 --> 00:29:05,000 What are you doing here? 381 00:29:05,560 --> 00:29:08,895 I wanted to get here as fast as possible. 382 00:29:09,773 --> 00:29:12,024 So unpleasant for you, Inspector. 383 00:29:12,025 --> 00:29:14,276 However, if you hadn't refused my modest services 384 00:29:14,277 --> 00:29:16,615 - we might not be here today. - Will you go away? 385 00:29:18,115 --> 00:29:20,880 Shame, such a shame. 386 00:29:33,422 --> 00:29:36,044 Listen to this: 387 00:29:36,133 --> 00:29:38,766 "The Executioner of London has struck again." 388 00:29:39,010 --> 00:29:41,823 The man is thorough, one must say that. 389 00:29:42,013 --> 00:29:45,850 I'm convinced that the victim was guilty, even more so now, than before. 390 00:29:45,851 --> 00:29:50,739 Nevertheless, the man was not tried in a regular court of law. 391 00:29:52,649 --> 00:29:53,990 Here: 392 00:29:54,359 --> 00:29:58,320 "When will they put a stop to this private executioner's game? 393 00:29:58,321 --> 00:30:00,823 The general public, the so-called voice of the people, 394 00:30:00,824 --> 00:30:06,579 mostly judging criminal cases in a fair and incorruptible manner, 395 00:30:06,580 --> 00:30:12,960 seems to be very pensive about this executioner's work. 396 00:30:12,961 --> 00:30:15,212 As the case arises, there's a growing concern 397 00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:17,847 about the abilities of our police force..." 398 00:30:18,049 --> 00:30:20,316 - Good evening, my child. - Good evening, Father. 399 00:30:20,469 --> 00:30:21,969 Your poor John... 400 00:30:21,970 --> 00:30:24,930 They will hold him responsible for each new case, 401 00:30:24,931 --> 00:30:28,479 because he still hasn't caught the Executioner of London. 402 00:30:29,186 --> 00:30:33,136 I myself don't reproach him, eh, Jerome? 403 00:30:33,231 --> 00:30:35,691 We don't think it amiss that Inspector Hillier 404 00:30:35,692 --> 00:30:38,018 hasn't reached any conclusions so far... 405 00:30:43,366 --> 00:30:45,034 "No Lead on the Executioner"... 406 00:30:45,035 --> 00:30:46,376 No, listen here... 407 00:30:46,495 --> 00:30:50,664 "The mummy of the Pharaoh Sethos I, which is many thousand years old, 408 00:30:50,665 --> 00:30:54,418 was stolen from the Egyptian Museum a few days ago. 409 00:30:54,419 --> 00:31:03,135 After a few days the thieves brought it back to its old place. 410 00:31:03,136 --> 00:31:05,888 The thieves left no trace..." 411 00:31:05,889 --> 00:31:10,540 Sounds like great news for Scotland Yard... 412 00:31:11,603 --> 00:31:16,065 I won't take the government's reproaches about the failure of Scotland Yard any more. 413 00:31:16,066 --> 00:31:18,859 I will give them your name as the one responsible... 414 00:31:18,860 --> 00:31:20,973 You think I'm going to risk my position? 415 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:25,908 Sometimes I get the feeling you are glad about not catching this killer. 416 00:31:25,909 --> 00:31:27,910 I defend myself against such recriminations, Chief Inspector... 417 00:31:27,911 --> 00:31:33,309 Hillier, your career is at risk, as is mine, if these executions aren't stopped soon... 418 00:31:33,416 --> 00:31:36,656 The killings of this executioner aren't the only unsolved cases... 419 00:31:37,128 --> 00:31:38,493 What's your point? 420 00:31:39,297 --> 00:31:42,692 The series of young girls killings the public is so worried about haven't stopped... 421 00:31:42,717 --> 00:31:44,984 And we haven't yet caught that killer as well. 422 00:31:45,095 --> 00:31:50,599 Hillier, you can't use other departments' failures as an excuse for your own... 423 00:31:50,600 --> 00:31:51,822 That's not my idea, 424 00:31:52,143 --> 00:31:54,885 but I beg you to give me another assignment... 425 00:31:55,605 --> 00:31:56,827 You're crazy! 426 00:31:56,940 --> 00:31:58,673 Why are you setting me on the executioner? 427 00:31:59,192 --> 00:32:04,259 You took me off the girl-murder-case to chase this hangman... 428 00:32:04,322 --> 00:32:06,411 I can't get any further, Chief Inspector... 429 00:32:07,117 --> 00:32:10,297 Give the assignment to someone else, and give me the girl-murders back... 430 00:32:10,328 --> 00:32:12,631 No way, you will stay on this case. 431 00:32:13,373 --> 00:32:15,916 And the rope stays here. 432 00:32:15,917 --> 00:32:19,442 Let's see if it gets stolen again. 433 00:32:27,846 --> 00:32:29,626 I'm so worried about John. 434 00:32:29,764 --> 00:32:31,081 Me too. 435 00:32:34,603 --> 00:32:37,320 This wave of executions is getting on his nerves. 436 00:32:37,522 --> 00:32:40,074 He's terribly on edge and he's lost all his self-assurance. 437 00:32:40,483 --> 00:32:43,201 I wish I were able to help. But how? 438 00:32:43,445 --> 00:32:44,999 We all want to. 439 00:32:46,114 --> 00:32:47,740 Everyone of us here. 440 00:32:48,033 --> 00:32:51,189 Each time there's a new hanging we feel as defeated as he. 441 00:32:51,453 --> 00:32:54,644 No matter how he tries he's just not making any progress. 442 00:32:55,999 --> 00:32:58,871 Maybe one should try and distract him. 443 00:32:59,669 --> 00:33:01,722 I've got tickets for a concert. 444 00:33:01,838 --> 00:33:03,499 Do you think he'll come with me? 445 00:33:03,590 --> 00:33:05,382 With you? Of course... 446 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:07,569 Talk him into going with us. 447 00:33:08,094 --> 00:33:09,241 I? 448 00:33:09,888 --> 00:33:13,020 The three of us always have such wonderful time together. 449 00:33:13,475 --> 00:33:17,011 I have three tickets, and it begins in two hours. 450 00:33:17,312 --> 00:33:19,863 Well, I can certainly try, but... 451 00:33:21,399 --> 00:33:22,550 Hello, Anne. 452 00:33:23,443 --> 00:33:25,117 I've been waiting here for you. 453 00:33:25,236 --> 00:33:27,693 Philip's been kindly keeping me company. 454 00:33:31,826 --> 00:33:33,298 Anything new? 455 00:33:35,538 --> 00:33:37,831 I've been thinking, why don't we go out this evening? 456 00:33:37,832 --> 00:33:39,387 No, I can't. 457 00:33:40,168 --> 00:33:41,752 Perhaps Philip can go with you. 458 00:33:41,753 --> 00:33:44,210 We wanted us all to go together, you, Anne and me... 459 00:33:44,255 --> 00:33:46,712 John, you must try and relax... 460 00:33:46,800 --> 00:33:49,387 You're going around in circles about these murders. 461 00:33:49,469 --> 00:33:51,937 Anne's idea is very sensible. 462 00:33:51,972 --> 00:33:53,118 John... 463 00:33:53,765 --> 00:33:54,912 Please... 464 00:33:56,142 --> 00:33:57,922 - Alright, I'll come along. - Thank you. 465 00:33:57,936 --> 00:34:01,355 Will you pick me up? I mean, both of you? 466 00:34:01,356 --> 00:34:04,049 - We'll both come for you, bye. - Bye. 467 00:34:11,992 --> 00:34:13,138 John. 468 00:34:14,869 --> 00:34:17,966 You know, I think you forget that I love you... 469 00:34:25,296 --> 00:34:25,985 Hillier. 470 00:34:26,006 --> 00:34:27,228 Hello, Inspector. 471 00:34:27,298 --> 00:34:29,133 - This is Gabby Pennypacker... - Who? 472 00:34:29,134 --> 00:34:31,092 I've something very important for you. 473 00:34:31,720 --> 00:34:34,104 I'm at the Lampignon bar. 474 00:34:34,431 --> 00:34:36,140 Oh no, I'm not here for a drink. 475 00:34:36,141 --> 00:34:38,350 I work here as a musician. 476 00:34:38,351 --> 00:34:39,776 I don't care what you do. 477 00:34:39,811 --> 00:34:42,229 - And will you please stop bothering me. - Don't hang up! 478 00:34:42,230 --> 00:34:44,425 It's about the Executioner of London. 479 00:34:45,567 --> 00:34:47,762 Yes, I've heard something. 480 00:34:47,986 --> 00:34:49,719 No, no, no suppositions. 481 00:34:49,821 --> 00:34:51,738 I know it for sure: tonight, 482 00:34:51,740 --> 00:34:53,864 there'll be a meeting of the secret court. 483 00:34:54,200 --> 00:34:56,527 Inspector, you must believe me, I know that for sure. 484 00:34:56,536 --> 00:34:58,079 I found it out by accident. 485 00:34:58,246 --> 00:35:00,204 Repeat what you just said. 486 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:03,701 Tonight, there'll be a new trial, followed by another execution. 487 00:35:03,793 --> 00:35:06,879 - I also know where the secret meeting is going to take place. - Where? 488 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:10,757 Oh baby, I simply can't come up to your place tonight. 489 00:35:10,759 --> 00:35:13,510 I'm working tonight at a private part. 490 00:35:13,511 --> 00:35:14,544 Gotta make some music. 491 00:35:14,554 --> 00:35:17,389 - What's going on? - Oh please, don't hang up, darling. 492 00:35:17,390 --> 00:35:20,155 - I want to hear you say you love me... - What's all this? 493 00:35:21,019 --> 00:35:22,253 My sweet... 494 00:35:23,229 --> 00:35:25,439 I'm sorry, there was someone listening. 495 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:29,526 So, tonight, at 11, by the docks. 496 00:35:29,527 --> 00:35:33,405 The Indian Shipping Company, 137 Fleet Street. 497 00:35:33,406 --> 00:35:35,741 In Chinatown. I'll wait for you there. 498 00:35:35,742 --> 00:35:38,519 - Will you come? - I will. - Good. 499 00:35:39,412 --> 00:35:41,205 It seems the secret court is meeting again. 500 00:35:41,206 --> 00:35:44,089 I'm not sure if it's true but I've got to give it a try. 501 00:35:44,834 --> 00:35:47,961 "Tonight, at 11, by the docks. 502 00:35:47,962 --> 00:35:51,166 The Indian Shipping Company, 137 Fleet Street." 503 00:35:52,467 --> 00:35:53,784 And what about this? 504 00:35:54,385 --> 00:35:55,532 I can't go. 505 00:35:57,305 --> 00:35:58,622 Get me section B. 506 00:36:01,476 --> 00:36:03,885 - I'll keep my fingers crossed. - Thanks. 507 00:36:08,608 --> 00:36:11,385 I want you to block off both ends of Fleet street. 508 00:36:12,362 --> 00:36:15,150 Alert all police cars on the right bank of the Thames. 509 00:36:15,281 --> 00:36:18,817 Have all men posted, according to the special plan. 510 00:36:18,993 --> 00:36:21,415 These are the warehouses of the Indian Shipping Company. 511 00:36:21,704 --> 00:36:25,371 The police boats are standing by for further orders, right near the canal. 512 00:36:25,542 --> 00:36:29,089 Radio calls to be relayed through central to this point. 513 00:36:29,587 --> 00:36:31,795 By the way, where is the Lampignon bar? 514 00:36:33,133 --> 00:36:35,217 In the pub on the moor 515 00:36:35,218 --> 00:36:37,135 Someone's playing and singing 516 00:36:37,137 --> 00:36:40,838 Singing a song about coming apart 517 00:36:41,474 --> 00:36:45,477 Around him there's a choir, the song sticks to your ear 518 00:36:45,478 --> 00:36:49,786 Yes, it stays there, till we meet again 519 00:36:49,816 --> 00:36:53,601 When all of us will meet again 520 00:36:53,945 --> 00:36:57,445 When we will return to this place 521 00:36:58,116 --> 00:37:01,996 When we will sit together again 522 00:37:02,328 --> 00:37:05,971 And enjoy our dream-like luck 523 00:37:23,016 --> 00:37:27,074 One loves his gin or brandy 524 00:37:27,270 --> 00:37:31,637 Another just wants to be rich (ha-ha, who wouldn't) 525 00:37:31,649 --> 00:37:35,269 The third just prefers a fraulein 526 00:37:35,528 --> 00:37:39,551 But in one respect we are all the same 527 00:38:14,901 --> 00:38:18,591 And if we break up in Alaska 528 00:38:18,988 --> 00:38:22,191 And then meet again in Soho 529 00:38:23,076 --> 00:38:26,754 And after that in Madagascar 530 00:38:27,247 --> 00:38:31,162 The next time we just say: 531 00:38:54,190 --> 00:38:55,851 My dear friends... 532 00:38:58,278 --> 00:38:59,778 My dear girl friends... 533 00:38:59,779 --> 00:39:03,407 I'm very pleased to notice that my long absence 534 00:39:03,408 --> 00:39:06,065 in a house of detention didn't make you forget me... 535 00:39:07,120 --> 00:39:09,564 And, what's more, I didn't forget you either. 536 00:39:10,540 --> 00:39:14,376 I'm very happy that this long awaited pleasure of meeting again is a mutual one. 537 00:39:14,377 --> 00:39:18,338 Those, who started their own operations while I was away... 538 00:39:18,339 --> 00:39:19,929 are going to be very sorry. 539 00:39:20,300 --> 00:39:23,456 I hope we can all work together in the same spirit as before. 540 00:39:23,511 --> 00:39:25,196 I thank you. 541 00:39:30,852 --> 00:39:33,355 Quiet! Quiet! 542 00:39:33,563 --> 00:39:35,272 Joe is with us again. 543 00:39:35,481 --> 00:39:37,427 Joe is glad to see us. 544 00:39:37,483 --> 00:39:39,097 Hurrah for Joe! 545 00:39:51,122 --> 00:39:53,127 Why didn't your father come along? 546 00:39:53,416 --> 00:39:55,955 My father doesn't understand modern music. 547 00:39:56,210 --> 00:39:58,726 I think I'll leave now too. 548 00:39:59,047 --> 00:40:01,230 You please stay, I'd rather be alone... 549 00:40:01,924 --> 00:40:04,191 Are you alright? Can I help you? 550 00:40:18,358 --> 00:40:20,256 Anne! Anne! 551 00:40:46,928 --> 00:40:49,052 - Oh, young man. - Buzz off! 552 00:40:49,055 --> 00:40:52,317 Everybody needs company on a night like this. 553 00:40:53,851 --> 00:40:55,228 Inspector Hillier... 554 00:40:55,520 --> 00:40:57,359 Not bad, eh? 555 00:40:58,898 --> 00:41:00,690 What's all this? Have you gone crazy? 556 00:41:00,733 --> 00:41:02,859 I didn't bring my men down here for a fancy dress party. 557 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:05,237 It's not a party. In a few minutes things will get serious. 558 00:41:05,238 --> 00:41:06,780 You'll see that for yourself. 559 00:41:06,781 --> 00:41:10,242 Pennypacker, if you brought us here on a wild goose chase... 560 00:41:10,243 --> 00:41:11,785 you're going to regret it for the rest of your life. 561 00:41:11,786 --> 00:41:14,931 Come with me, you'll see I know what I'm talking about. Come on. 562 00:42:28,404 --> 00:42:29,413 What's wrong? 563 00:42:29,530 --> 00:42:33,529 - A black cat, it's bad luck. - Nonsense, come on. 564 00:42:37,663 --> 00:42:39,170 What are you waiting for? 565 00:44:17,346 --> 00:44:21,808 We hereby open the case of Percy Lister. 566 00:44:22,143 --> 00:44:23,437 May it please Your Honour. 567 00:44:43,873 --> 00:44:46,638 Jimmy Brown. Step forward... 568 00:44:48,502 --> 00:44:50,022 List his convictions... 569 00:44:50,129 --> 00:44:51,862 Twice for burglary, 570 00:44:51,964 --> 00:44:53,827 once for forging documents 571 00:44:53,883 --> 00:44:55,782 and once for falsifying passports. 572 00:44:55,926 --> 00:44:57,730 Read the indictment... 573 00:44:57,887 --> 00:45:01,389 You, the accused, are charged with having murdered 574 00:45:01,390 --> 00:45:04,535 the late lamented Mrs. Mary Simpson, while she received you in her kitchen. 575 00:45:04,685 --> 00:45:06,809 You stabbed her with a kitchen knife, 576 00:45:06,896 --> 00:45:08,480 placed her body in the shower 577 00:45:08,481 --> 00:45:12,800 and thereupon ransacked the drawers and stole her personal effects: 578 00:45:14,028 --> 00:45:18,531 money, jewellery and a photograph album. 579 00:45:18,532 --> 00:45:21,415 You left the apartment and returned there at night. 580 00:45:21,661 --> 00:45:24,129 You transported the woman's body in a vegetable van 581 00:45:24,246 --> 00:45:26,247 and disposed of it in a rubbish dump, 582 00:45:26,248 --> 00:45:27,916 burying it under the refuse, 583 00:45:27,917 --> 00:45:30,456 after which you hid the vegetable van. 584 00:45:30,461 --> 00:45:34,116 Accused, stand up. 585 00:45:37,051 --> 00:45:41,310 What have you to say in your defence? 586 00:45:41,597 --> 00:45:45,133 I first met Mary Simpson at a dancing party 587 00:45:45,226 --> 00:45:47,185 at the Railroad Employees Club. 588 00:45:47,186 --> 00:45:48,770 That's right, go on. 589 00:45:48,771 --> 00:45:53,540 You introduced yourself as an engineer, finally proposing to her. 590 00:45:53,734 --> 00:45:54,901 Not at once. 591 00:45:54,902 --> 00:45:57,612 Yes, first you made a few enquiries regarding 592 00:45:57,613 --> 00:46:00,556 the widow's personal future, didn't you? 593 00:46:00,908 --> 00:46:01,784 Yes. 594 00:46:01,785 --> 00:46:06,447 Then you sent Mrs Simpson your photograph. 595 00:46:07,415 --> 00:46:09,207 That's right, M'Lord. 596 00:46:09,291 --> 00:46:14,085 And that's the reason why you stole the family album. 597 00:46:14,547 --> 00:46:15,995 Yes... 598 00:46:17,883 --> 00:46:20,007 The accused will not laugh! 599 00:46:20,761 --> 00:46:23,657 You don't seem to realise the gravity of your situation. 600 00:46:24,181 --> 00:46:27,966 You are accused of a ruthless murder. 601 00:46:29,770 --> 00:46:31,835 The accused will continue his story. 602 00:46:33,482 --> 00:46:35,809 Then I will tell you what you did. 603 00:46:35,985 --> 00:46:38,361 Later, when you saw that your friend, with whom 604 00:46:38,362 --> 00:46:40,363 you had stolen the diamonds from the exchange, 605 00:46:40,364 --> 00:46:42,548 had been shot by one of the guards, 606 00:46:42,742 --> 00:46:44,510 you abandoned him... 607 00:46:45,161 --> 00:46:48,531 You shot the guard but only to further your own escape. 608 00:46:49,373 --> 00:46:52,584 How much did you receive for the sale of the gems in Amsterdam and Paris? 609 00:46:52,585 --> 00:46:54,754 I sold the jewels for much less that they were worth. 610 00:46:54,920 --> 00:46:57,223 - The amount? - The fence cheated me. 611 00:46:57,590 --> 00:46:58,860 The amount! 612 00:47:00,217 --> 00:47:01,606 2 million francs. 613 00:47:01,761 --> 00:47:04,383 We have proof that you received twice that amount. 614 00:47:04,513 --> 00:47:06,803 - It's not true! - It is true! 615 00:47:07,141 --> 00:47:11,769 Did you help your dead friend's widow and two children with the money? 616 00:47:11,771 --> 00:47:13,716 He didn't give her one penny! 617 00:47:13,856 --> 00:47:16,858 And your other accomplices, did you pay them the sum agreed upon 618 00:47:16,859 --> 00:47:20,977 for helping you in the robbery? And also helping you to escape? 619 00:47:21,489 --> 00:47:23,601 No, you didn't. 620 00:47:24,825 --> 00:47:27,020 You stole their shares as well. 621 00:47:27,578 --> 00:47:30,829 The entire sum from the robbery went into your own pocket. 622 00:47:32,416 --> 00:47:36,047 Accused, you are well aware of the kind of punishment that awaits you. 623 00:47:37,880 --> 00:47:41,001 From what you've read in the papers about the other trials you know 624 00:47:41,050 --> 00:47:42,925 that for the Executioner of London 625 00:47:42,927 --> 00:47:44,825 there is only one sentence... 626 00:47:45,638 --> 00:47:47,252 The court will now vote. 627 00:47:49,433 --> 00:47:52,329 The secret court recommends the death penalty. 628 00:47:52,478 --> 00:47:54,471 Those in agreement, raise their hands... 629 00:47:57,775 --> 00:48:00,765 The verdict is unanimous. 630 00:48:01,195 --> 00:48:05,822 You shall be hanged by the neck until dead. 631 00:48:11,121 --> 00:48:15,144 Accused, do you have any last words? 632 00:48:15,167 --> 00:48:17,920 What have you to say? 633 00:48:18,379 --> 00:48:19,850 Mercy... 634 00:48:21,048 --> 00:48:22,354 Mercy... 635 00:48:25,469 --> 00:48:27,818 You have the last word, accused. 636 00:48:27,888 --> 00:48:29,407 What have you to say? 637 00:48:29,890 --> 00:48:31,778 You can't hang me, you can't. 638 00:48:31,851 --> 00:48:34,010 Oh yes, we can do just that. 639 00:48:34,019 --> 00:48:37,176 But we want to give you another chance. 640 00:48:37,481 --> 00:48:39,166 Sign this statement. 641 00:48:39,275 --> 00:48:43,225 If by noon tomorrow, you pay us 2 million francs 642 00:48:43,237 --> 00:48:45,456 we will grant a stay of execution. 643 00:48:45,489 --> 00:48:47,412 I'll bring you the money. 644 00:48:48,951 --> 00:48:50,969 - What's that? - Someone's up there! 645 00:48:51,036 --> 00:48:53,113 - It's a girl! - Bring her here! 646 00:49:18,147 --> 00:49:19,547 She eavesdropped on us. 647 00:49:19,857 --> 00:49:21,246 What shall we do with her? 648 00:49:22,318 --> 00:49:23,635 Pretty... 649 00:49:25,613 --> 00:49:28,294 That's a singer from the pub. 650 00:49:28,407 --> 00:49:31,457 How would you like it, if we hanged you now? 651 00:49:37,708 --> 00:49:40,414 - He should sing one last time. - Sing! - Sing! 652 00:49:45,215 --> 00:49:46,415 Don't move! 653 00:49:48,260 --> 00:49:49,862 Go, down there... 654 00:49:51,555 --> 00:49:52,872 There's someone else up here... 655 00:50:10,950 --> 00:50:12,096 John! 656 00:50:14,495 --> 00:50:16,393 After him... Nobody is allowed to escape. 657 00:50:31,428 --> 00:50:32,575 Police! 658 00:50:34,473 --> 00:50:35,620 Hands up! 659 00:50:43,649 --> 00:50:44,954 Up against the wall. 660 00:50:52,324 --> 00:50:54,450 It's Joe the Flick Knife 661 00:50:54,451 --> 00:50:57,857 who sent the time bomb to Sir Francis for his birthday. 662 00:52:34,510 --> 00:52:36,260 You certainly don't think, John, 663 00:52:36,261 --> 00:52:38,979 that I could for a single moment believe 664 00:52:39,014 --> 00:52:44,092 that this ex-convict, Joe the Flick Knife, is the Executioner of London. 665 00:52:44,436 --> 00:52:48,459 We, Jerome and I, laughed when we read about it in the paper. 666 00:52:48,857 --> 00:52:50,775 What proof do you have for this statement? 667 00:52:50,776 --> 00:52:53,659 The executions have stopped, isn't this proof enough? 668 00:52:53,987 --> 00:52:56,100 Is it possible to talk about something different? 669 00:52:56,698 --> 00:52:58,467 Your father's right, Anne. 670 00:52:58,617 --> 00:53:00,812 We haven't caught the real executioner. 671 00:53:01,036 --> 00:53:02,390 They all believe it though... 672 00:53:03,205 --> 00:53:06,527 So I've been reassigned to the case I was working on before. The sex murders. 673 00:53:06,542 --> 00:53:07,728 You see? 674 00:53:08,043 --> 00:53:10,238 Even he's of my opinion... 675 00:53:10,254 --> 00:53:12,259 But who else could it have been? 676 00:53:12,965 --> 00:53:16,430 In Scotland Yard there is someone who knows. 677 00:53:17,344 --> 00:53:21,698 - Someone who knows and won't talk? - Or who is the killer. 678 00:53:22,808 --> 00:53:26,522 Who has access to all of Scotland Yard's records on the hangings? 679 00:53:26,562 --> 00:53:28,650 You really aren't implying that... 680 00:53:29,523 --> 00:53:30,670 Who? 681 00:53:31,066 --> 00:53:34,756 Well, Chief Inspector Smith, but we can eliminate him as a suspect... 682 00:53:35,195 --> 00:53:36,964 Nobody can be eliminated. 683 00:53:37,072 --> 00:53:38,906 To tell the truth, I don't like him. 684 00:53:38,907 --> 00:53:40,575 Neither do I, but that's no reason. 685 00:53:40,576 --> 00:53:44,287 He would do anything for his career, he even was a jailer once. 686 00:53:44,288 --> 00:53:48,144 - No, no... - Okay, leave Smith out. Go on, who else? 687 00:53:48,584 --> 00:53:50,992 Then Dr. Trooper would also be a suspect. 688 00:53:51,211 --> 00:53:54,297 I let him see all investigation results, but... 689 00:53:54,339 --> 00:53:56,380 I trust him, he's my friend... 690 00:53:56,383 --> 00:53:58,509 Hey, hey, hey, that's my whiskey. 691 00:53:58,510 --> 00:53:59,864 Sorry. 692 00:54:00,012 --> 00:54:02,930 In the end, if I should name everyone who sees the records, 693 00:54:02,931 --> 00:54:04,925 I also have to add you, Sir Francis. 694 00:54:04,975 --> 00:54:08,487 I also always gave the records to you, just to get your advise... 695 00:54:14,484 --> 00:54:16,182 Sir Francis's residence. 696 00:54:18,197 --> 00:54:19,632 Scotland Yard... 697 00:54:23,827 --> 00:54:24,974 Thank you. 698 00:54:25,078 --> 00:54:26,225 Hillier. 699 00:54:31,460 --> 00:54:32,607 Thank you. 700 00:54:33,587 --> 00:54:34,738 A body was found... 701 00:54:35,088 --> 00:54:36,982 A new victim of the girl-killer. Come, Phillip. 702 00:54:37,007 --> 00:54:41,112 - Take me with you. - Yes, take her and show her what humans are capable of. 703 00:55:13,377 --> 00:55:15,836 The way the head's severed shows great skill. 704 00:55:15,837 --> 00:55:18,175 My guess is that it must have been done by a doctor. 705 00:55:18,548 --> 00:55:20,716 - Another one. - The girl-killer. 706 00:55:20,717 --> 00:55:23,135 One hangs 'em, the other chops their 'eads off. 707 00:55:23,136 --> 00:55:25,471 And one's been arrested, and the other one is still at large. 708 00:55:25,472 --> 00:55:27,834 Keep moving please. Move along. 709 00:55:28,100 --> 00:55:29,429 Keep moving, please. 710 00:55:34,898 --> 00:55:37,889 - I'm sorry, I'm closing up now. - Do you always close so late? 711 00:55:37,943 --> 00:55:39,090 Always. 712 00:55:39,903 --> 00:55:41,050 We're closing... 713 00:55:54,418 --> 00:55:55,628 Where shall we go? 714 00:55:55,794 --> 00:55:58,037 It's pretty late, but if you'd like to, 715 00:55:58,297 --> 00:56:02,307 I know a great little place, where we'd be very comfortable, 716 00:56:02,342 --> 00:56:03,731 undisturbed... 717 00:56:03,802 --> 00:56:06,875 - We could have something to eat and drink. - Where? 718 00:56:06,972 --> 00:56:08,119 My place. 719 00:56:08,223 --> 00:56:10,003 What do you say? 720 00:56:11,810 --> 00:56:13,969 There's nothing to be afraid of. 721 00:56:15,981 --> 00:56:17,167 We're closed... 722 00:58:13,181 --> 00:58:14,328 The verdict? 723 00:58:14,558 --> 00:58:17,429 The secret court recommends the death penalty. 724 00:58:17,477 --> 00:58:19,138 Death by hanging. 725 00:58:20,355 --> 00:58:22,005 The court will now vote... 726 00:58:35,162 --> 00:58:38,117 The verdict is unanimous, death by hanging... 727 00:58:38,206 --> 00:58:40,306 The execution will be performed immediately. 728 00:58:42,002 --> 00:58:44,600 No! No! No! 729 00:58:44,713 --> 00:58:46,362 No! 730 00:59:06,318 --> 00:59:07,979 That's the body, over there. 731 00:59:08,403 --> 00:59:10,646 The fifth victim of the sex murderer. 732 00:59:11,490 --> 00:59:12,771 Just like the others. 733 00:59:13,575 --> 00:59:15,604 She was also found with no head. 734 00:59:15,702 --> 00:59:18,336 A very skilful job of amputation. 735 00:59:19,164 --> 00:59:20,505 As usual. 736 00:59:33,094 --> 00:59:34,241 And him? 737 00:59:34,638 --> 00:59:36,347 Him? You needn't worry about him. 738 00:59:36,348 --> 00:59:38,637 This one isn't your problem anymore, John. 739 00:59:39,100 --> 00:59:41,295 A new victim of the Executioner of London. 740 00:59:41,603 --> 00:59:43,687 By the way, this body was found 741 00:59:43,688 --> 00:59:46,916 thanks to our friend, private detective Gabby Pennypacker. 742 00:59:51,988 --> 00:59:56,033 He was hanging in an old house, in Whitechapel. 743 00:59:56,034 --> 00:59:59,095 When the police arrived after I had telephoned them, 744 00:59:59,162 --> 01:00:01,622 he'd been dead only half an hour. 745 01:00:01,623 --> 01:00:02,770 Any clues? 746 01:00:03,458 --> 01:00:04,254 Any clues? 747 01:00:04,417 --> 01:00:05,829 No, no, no, no... 748 01:00:06,336 --> 01:00:07,483 This. 749 01:00:08,338 --> 01:00:10,005 The man was discovered hanging in the same house 750 01:00:10,006 --> 01:00:13,759 where several years ago he'd killed his family in cold blood. 751 01:00:13,760 --> 01:00:15,469 He killed his wife and his two children 752 01:00:15,470 --> 01:00:17,262 so he could run away with his young mistress. 753 01:00:17,264 --> 01:00:20,408 So here's the indictment and verdict they left around his neck... 754 01:00:20,600 --> 01:00:21,560 Absolutely no doubt about it. 755 01:00:21,561 --> 01:00:24,241 Another job of the Executioner of London. 756 01:00:24,521 --> 01:00:27,523 He'd been tried already by a regular court in absentia 757 01:00:27,524 --> 01:00:29,233 and condemned to death. 758 01:00:29,234 --> 01:00:31,453 But he got to South America, somehow. 759 01:00:31,486 --> 01:00:33,737 After several years he thought the pressure was off 760 01:00:33,738 --> 01:00:35,767 and came back to London. 761 01:00:37,576 --> 01:00:41,515 And then the executioner intervened and saw that justice was done. 762 01:00:45,000 --> 01:00:46,578 Where are you going with that? 763 01:00:46,793 --> 01:00:48,253 To the Chief Inspector. 764 01:00:52,132 --> 01:00:53,995 - Hold on a moment, John. - Yes? 765 01:00:54,050 --> 01:00:56,779 Last night Anne and I were out and I took her home late. 766 01:00:57,512 --> 01:00:59,281 Did you have a good time? 767 01:00:59,806 --> 01:01:01,562 Sir Francis and his butler... 768 01:01:01,600 --> 01:01:03,809 It was after midnight, and they weren't at home... 769 01:01:03,810 --> 01:01:04,974 Yes, so? 770 01:01:05,312 --> 01:01:07,484 And last night there was another hanging... 771 01:01:08,607 --> 01:01:11,514 - Just what are you trying to say? - You know very well. 772 01:01:11,610 --> 01:01:15,157 I'm positive that you and I are beginning to have the same suspicions. 773 01:01:15,697 --> 01:01:17,311 What suspicions? 774 01:01:17,449 --> 01:01:20,214 That Sir Francis and his butler are somehow involved 775 01:01:20,493 --> 01:01:22,855 with this executioner and these secret trials. 776 01:01:24,998 --> 01:01:26,374 You must be crazy. 777 01:01:27,250 --> 01:01:28,397 Be honest, John... 778 01:01:28,585 --> 01:01:31,212 I always had the feeling it's because Anne is the man's daughter 779 01:01:31,296 --> 01:01:34,251 that you asked to be taken off the executioner case. 780 01:01:35,717 --> 01:01:37,129 You really believe that? 781 01:01:38,637 --> 01:01:39,942 You're wrong, Philip... 782 01:01:40,221 --> 01:01:43,259 If there's a traitor in Scotland Yard, 783 01:01:44,517 --> 01:01:46,535 it's someone else. 784 01:01:50,398 --> 01:01:51,799 What's the meaning of that? 785 01:01:51,983 --> 01:01:55,110 This last execution was carried out with the same rope. 786 01:01:55,111 --> 01:01:57,112 Impossible, I've the rope locked inside my safe. 787 01:01:57,113 --> 01:01:58,657 It is the same rope! 788 01:02:02,661 --> 01:02:03,942 The key has been stolen! 789 01:02:04,079 --> 01:02:05,812 I always carry it in this pocket... 790 01:02:06,414 --> 01:02:07,791 Not always. 791 01:02:17,550 --> 01:02:20,232 Somebody has managed to steal the key out of my pocket, 792 01:02:20,553 --> 01:02:22,666 and they've opened the safe with it. 793 01:02:23,390 --> 01:02:24,671 At home... 794 01:02:25,100 --> 01:02:26,820 While I slept... 795 01:02:27,435 --> 01:02:28,717 A burglar... 796 01:02:28,937 --> 01:02:30,100 Very possible. 797 01:02:32,816 --> 01:02:35,568 - Do the reporters know about it? - No, I hope not. 798 01:02:35,694 --> 01:02:37,277 It would be disastrous if they ever found out 799 01:02:37,278 --> 01:02:39,571 that the Commissioner of Scotland Yard's safe was opened 800 01:02:39,572 --> 01:02:41,981 and the executioners rope stolen. 801 01:02:42,409 --> 01:02:44,722 Or what's worse, borrowed. 802 01:02:46,454 --> 01:02:49,860 Hillier, I'm counting on you to see that this doesn't become public. 803 01:02:50,041 --> 01:02:52,273 They won't hear a word about this from me. 804 01:02:53,420 --> 01:02:57,131 We've offered a reward for information leading to the executioner's arrest. 805 01:02:57,132 --> 01:03:00,857 The largest reward ever offered... What do you think of that? 806 01:03:01,052 --> 01:03:02,702 It should have been done long ago. 807 01:03:03,179 --> 01:03:05,363 Yes, perhaps you're right. 808 01:03:06,433 --> 01:03:09,209 What should I do with the rope now? 809 01:03:09,436 --> 01:03:12,105 It mustn't be used again to execute another man. 810 01:03:12,230 --> 01:03:13,476 I don't know... 811 01:03:13,606 --> 01:03:15,774 The Executioner of London is no longer my concern. 812 01:03:15,775 --> 01:03:19,549 But I soon hope to arrest the man responsible for those sex crimes... 813 01:03:26,035 --> 01:03:27,994 Alright, what's the matter with my heart? 814 01:03:28,121 --> 01:03:29,770 Has it stopped beating? 815 01:03:29,998 --> 01:03:32,082 You have a fever, you'd better get right into bed. 816 01:03:32,083 --> 01:03:34,376 That's ridiculous, that's the road to death. 817 01:03:34,377 --> 01:03:36,753 I intend to go on living, a long time yet! 818 01:03:36,755 --> 01:03:38,962 There are many things I still want to do. 819 01:03:39,048 --> 01:03:41,008 Who said anything about dying, Sir Francis? 820 01:03:41,009 --> 01:03:42,759 You've caught a cold and what you need is rest. 821 01:03:42,761 --> 01:03:46,555 That's nonsense, not when Scotland Yard is in serious trouble 822 01:03:46,556 --> 01:03:48,640 with this mysterious executioner. 823 01:03:48,641 --> 01:03:52,227 I hope to live long enough to find out who the judges of the secret court are 824 01:03:52,228 --> 01:03:53,896 and who this executioner is... 825 01:03:53,897 --> 01:03:56,648 I would even be willing to plead their case when the time comes. 826 01:03:56,649 --> 01:03:59,026 I raise my hat to these great men 827 01:03:59,027 --> 01:04:01,486 for whom truth and justice still has some meaning. 828 01:04:01,488 --> 01:04:04,110 And whoever disagrees can go hang as well. 829 01:04:17,462 --> 01:04:19,432 Please make sure that he gets to bed. 830 01:04:19,547 --> 01:04:23,091 The judge is very stubborn. He dislikes lying in bed. 831 01:04:23,092 --> 01:04:26,308 Whether he's ill or not. He hates beds. 832 01:04:26,554 --> 01:04:28,477 He'd rather go out at night. 833 01:04:28,807 --> 01:04:32,710 Did he catch this cold last night when he went out? 834 01:04:34,479 --> 01:04:36,757 Alright, he wasn't at home. Where was he? 835 01:04:36,856 --> 01:04:39,149 I'm sorry, but I can't give you such information... 836 01:04:39,150 --> 01:04:40,297 Why not? 837 01:04:40,527 --> 01:04:43,612 A good servant is not supposed to talk about the private life of his master. 838 01:04:43,613 --> 01:04:45,572 - I'm his doctor. - There are no exceptions, 839 01:04:45,573 --> 01:04:47,389 not even his doctor. 840 01:04:49,536 --> 01:04:51,719 - Good day. - Good day. 841 01:04:54,457 --> 01:04:56,937 Well, what did our doctor want to find out? 842 01:04:57,043 --> 01:05:00,330 - Whether you were out last night. - And what did you answer? 843 01:05:00,588 --> 01:05:04,267 - I didn't tell him anything. - That's good, very good. 844 01:05:04,592 --> 01:05:06,969 I would have liked to have seen his expression if you'd told him 845 01:05:06,970 --> 01:05:11,098 we had been to cinema for the late-night show. 846 01:05:11,099 --> 01:05:14,575 He wouldn't believe it. I know I wouldn't... 847 01:05:17,730 --> 01:05:20,258 The girl was employed in a snack bar. 848 01:05:20,567 --> 01:05:23,189 22 years old, blonde like you. 849 01:05:24,863 --> 01:05:28,244 The killer must be a very sick man, probably a lunatic. 850 01:05:29,701 --> 01:05:33,248 The girls he picks up at night are murdered that same evening. 851 01:05:33,288 --> 01:05:35,899 Then he leaves their headless bodies in parks. 852 01:05:35,957 --> 01:05:38,520 We've never found any of the heads. 853 01:05:38,793 --> 01:05:40,395 And never a clue... 854 01:05:41,129 --> 01:05:43,324 That's what makes this case so baffling. 855 01:05:43,423 --> 01:05:45,997 John, I've always wanted to help you. 856 01:05:46,134 --> 01:05:47,700 I believe I can now. 857 01:05:47,802 --> 01:05:48,949 You? 858 01:05:49,596 --> 01:05:51,096 How can you help me? 859 01:05:51,097 --> 01:05:53,909 Take me to the spot where the killer meets those girls. 860 01:05:54,267 --> 01:05:56,426 As a decoy, you? 861 01:05:58,313 --> 01:06:00,567 - No, I couldn't. - John, please. 862 01:06:00,857 --> 01:06:02,649 I know your sister was murdered by that man, 863 01:06:02,650 --> 01:06:05,178 and I saw that girl lying on the bed of flowers. 864 01:06:05,612 --> 01:06:07,213 I must help you... 865 01:06:13,536 --> 01:06:14,782 Alright, Anne. 866 01:06:15,914 --> 01:06:18,488 But you must follow my instructions to the letter. 867 01:06:18,791 --> 01:06:21,390 - This is very dangerous. - I know. 868 01:06:21,961 --> 01:06:24,797 My men and I will see that nothing happens to you. 869 01:06:25,506 --> 01:06:29,054 The last few times he picked up the girls at an amusement park. 870 01:06:38,436 --> 01:06:39,686 Ladies and gentlemen, 871 01:06:39,687 --> 01:06:42,760 here at last you can see the real Executioner of London. 872 01:06:42,815 --> 01:06:46,068 We owe you the explanation of this mystery. 873 01:06:46,069 --> 01:06:48,570 The enigma is finally solved. 874 01:06:48,571 --> 01:06:52,991 The real Executioner of London will demonstrate in our stage performance 875 01:06:52,992 --> 01:06:58,806 three perfect executions as they have actually taken place. 876 01:06:58,915 --> 01:07:03,835 Our last evening show is about to begin. 877 01:07:03,836 --> 01:07:05,379 Admittance is only for adults. 878 01:07:05,380 --> 01:07:09,307 Ladies and gentlemen, only a few seats are still available. 879 01:07:09,384 --> 01:07:14,596 You still have the opportunity to take part in our performance. 880 01:07:14,597 --> 01:07:17,160 Roll up, roll up... 881 01:07:17,392 --> 01:07:23,146 This little silver bell will announce the beginning of the show. 882 01:07:25,525 --> 01:07:28,290 Would you like to go in and see the show? 883 01:07:30,947 --> 01:07:34,055 It's so noisy here. Let's go somewhere that's quiet. 884 01:07:34,450 --> 01:07:35,597 Where? 885 01:07:35,868 --> 01:07:37,779 I'll leave that up to you. 886 01:07:37,996 --> 01:07:42,540 - Would you like something to eat? - No thanks, I've already eaten. 887 01:07:43,292 --> 01:07:47,045 I know somewhere we could both be more comfortable. 888 01:07:47,046 --> 01:07:51,021 My art collection is far lovelier and more interesting 889 01:07:51,092 --> 01:07:53,536 than anything you can see here, at this amusement park. 890 01:07:55,304 --> 01:07:57,155 Come, let's leave. 891 01:08:50,109 --> 01:08:52,293 Through here, please. 892 01:09:12,256 --> 01:09:13,811 Get in, please. 893 01:09:43,287 --> 01:09:44,617 Come in. 894 01:10:09,856 --> 01:10:12,443 It's time that I introduced myself. 895 01:10:13,317 --> 01:10:17,767 My name's McFerguson, Dr. McFerguson, I'm a surgeon. 896 01:10:18,489 --> 01:10:21,005 But I don't have a regular practise. 897 01:10:22,869 --> 01:10:25,242 Why don't you take a look around? 898 01:10:38,217 --> 01:10:40,449 How do you like my private museum? 899 01:10:41,554 --> 01:10:42,800 Very nice. 900 01:10:44,265 --> 01:10:45,594 Look at that one... 901 01:10:46,350 --> 01:10:48,154 That's paradise... 902 01:11:01,949 --> 01:11:05,686 Oh, would you like to sit down? Perhaps here, or there. 903 01:11:08,122 --> 01:11:11,480 That was done by a painter under the influence of opium. 904 01:11:12,210 --> 01:11:14,084 It's interesting... 905 01:11:14,879 --> 01:11:16,552 Unusual... 906 01:11:18,507 --> 01:11:20,157 Don't you think so? 907 01:11:21,469 --> 01:11:24,281 I can tell by the way you look at my paintings 908 01:11:25,097 --> 01:11:28,278 that you can see what's hidden below the surface. 909 01:11:28,684 --> 01:11:30,393 You appreciate art. 910 01:11:30,394 --> 01:11:32,139 I'm glad it's you. 911 01:11:32,855 --> 01:11:36,770 I'd be very glad to show you all my art treasures... 912 01:11:39,820 --> 01:11:42,763 - What's the car's licence number? - We didn't get it. 913 01:11:42,782 --> 01:11:46,578 Everything mystical and strange has always, even since childhood, 914 01:11:46,827 --> 01:11:49,640 had a special hold on me. 915 01:11:49,664 --> 01:11:51,998 The human mind is incapable of interpreting 916 01:11:51,999 --> 01:11:54,800 anything in the spiritual world. 917 01:11:54,919 --> 01:11:56,497 Which means 918 01:11:57,588 --> 01:12:01,029 that the human body is a burden to the spirit... 919 01:12:01,384 --> 01:12:04,683 Drawing it back to reality and material things. 920 01:12:04,762 --> 01:12:07,539 - I wonder if you understand all this? - Yes, of course. 921 01:12:07,598 --> 01:12:10,684 For quite a time, I've been doing certain experiments 922 01:12:10,685 --> 01:12:17,269 with the idea of separating the mind and the body... 923 01:12:17,775 --> 01:12:20,402 So that the head of a human, container of his thoughts 924 01:12:20,403 --> 01:12:22,634 and the centre of his mind, 925 01:12:22,863 --> 01:12:25,323 could be enabled to live and grow without a body. 926 01:12:25,324 --> 01:12:27,617 So that it could live and think on and thus 927 01:12:27,618 --> 01:12:31,842 be open and free to experience all spiritual ways. 928 01:12:34,750 --> 01:12:37,397 - Can you follow me? - Yes, I think so. 929 01:12:37,586 --> 01:12:39,087 If you're interested in this subject, 930 01:12:39,088 --> 01:12:42,612 I could explain it all more clearly in my laboratory downstairs. 931 01:12:42,800 --> 01:12:44,011 Would you like that? 932 01:12:44,343 --> 01:12:45,755 Yes, I would. 933 01:12:46,012 --> 01:12:49,428 I'm not a very good host, am I? I've forgotten the tea. 934 01:13:31,390 --> 01:13:34,879 May I open the window? It's very warm in here. 935 01:13:34,935 --> 01:13:36,905 Yes, of course, my pleasure. 936 01:13:46,280 --> 01:13:48,594 Please, stay seated. 937 01:13:54,038 --> 01:13:55,557 Here. 938 01:13:56,540 --> 01:13:58,166 Help yourself. 939 01:14:23,651 --> 01:14:24,909 Some tea? 940 01:14:26,404 --> 01:14:27,603 Yes, of course... 941 01:14:29,740 --> 01:14:31,473 Why don't we sit down? 942 01:14:33,577 --> 01:14:37,664 The experiments I'm working on would, if I succeed, 943 01:14:37,665 --> 01:14:39,707 cause a revolution in the entire world. 944 01:14:39,708 --> 01:14:41,125 Can you imagine it? 945 01:14:41,127 --> 01:14:44,579 The victory of man's mind over matter. 946 01:14:45,464 --> 01:14:48,758 It would mean the end of physical suffering for all mankind. 947 01:14:48,759 --> 01:14:50,991 A life of spiritual perfection. 948 01:14:51,137 --> 01:14:52,477 Cigarette? 949 01:14:56,100 --> 01:14:59,410 For me it would be the fulfilment of my life's work. 950 01:14:59,645 --> 01:15:01,980 My name would become known worldwide, 951 01:15:01,981 --> 01:15:04,876 because of my discovery. 952 01:15:05,359 --> 01:15:06,594 Do you believe me? 953 01:15:07,361 --> 01:15:08,868 Yes, I believe you. 954 01:15:13,075 --> 01:15:14,760 Why aren't you drinking? 955 01:15:45,399 --> 01:15:46,858 - Inspector Hillier? - Speaking. 956 01:15:46,859 --> 01:15:49,235 No news, even from the other duty area... 957 01:15:49,236 --> 01:15:50,838 What is it, anything wrong? 958 01:15:50,946 --> 01:15:53,664 So it seems, Chief Inspector, I'm afraid we've lost them. 959 01:15:53,741 --> 01:15:54,992 How could such a thing happen? 960 01:15:55,743 --> 01:15:59,029 The fellow is smart, he really tricked us... I'll be back... 961 01:15:59,330 --> 01:16:02,081 Inspector Hillier, station 11, what's new? 962 01:16:02,082 --> 01:16:04,551 Nothing to report, Inspector. 963 01:16:04,793 --> 01:16:05,940 Thanks. 964 01:16:07,254 --> 01:16:08,679 What about Anne? 965 01:16:09,173 --> 01:16:11,879 - I'm trying to track her down again... - Has anything happened? 966 01:16:12,843 --> 01:16:15,303 - I hope not. - What do you mean, you hope not! 967 01:16:15,304 --> 01:16:17,630 Could I perhaps offer you my services? 968 01:16:17,723 --> 01:16:19,408 Leave me alone. 969 01:16:27,274 --> 01:16:29,359 - I must go... - No, you don't have to go. 970 01:16:29,360 --> 01:16:33,237 - Yes, I've taken advantage of your hospitality. - No, no, not at all. 971 01:16:33,239 --> 01:16:36,491 I'd so much like to show you the equipment I use for my experiments. 972 01:16:36,492 --> 01:16:40,286 Don't leave now, please not yet. If you left now I'd be so disappointed. 973 01:16:40,287 --> 01:16:41,972 Please, come. 974 01:16:42,790 --> 01:16:44,048 Please, come. 975 01:16:45,543 --> 01:16:47,251 What I'm going to show you now 976 01:16:47,586 --> 01:16:50,908 will fill you with the greatest admiration. 977 01:17:16,365 --> 01:17:17,512 Come. 978 01:17:20,160 --> 01:17:21,430 What is it? 979 01:17:22,121 --> 01:17:24,542 Soon you will get to know my invention. 980 01:17:25,583 --> 01:17:26,877 Come on. 981 01:17:31,672 --> 01:17:34,175 Now you just sit there and don't move. 982 01:17:40,264 --> 01:17:41,748 Look, a glove. 983 01:17:48,188 --> 01:17:50,324 - Allow me to present you... - Thank you. 984 01:18:04,622 --> 01:18:08,041 - "Scotland Yard, Doctor Ma..." - A love letter? 985 01:18:08,042 --> 01:18:12,064 Give me that... Let me read it... 986 01:18:13,339 --> 01:18:16,898 It's incredible that you let Anne get involved with this mad killer. 987 01:18:16,967 --> 01:18:18,114 It was her wish. 988 01:18:18,177 --> 01:18:20,803 But you don't gamble with the life of the girl you're in love with. 989 01:18:20,804 --> 01:18:22,406 Or whom you claim to love. 990 01:18:22,931 --> 01:18:24,098 If a man really loves a girl, 991 01:18:24,099 --> 01:18:26,437 he wouldn't think of exposing her to such danger. 992 01:18:30,606 --> 01:18:31,757 Nothing. 993 01:18:51,877 --> 01:18:53,906 This is an artificial heart. 994 01:18:54,880 --> 01:18:56,909 I'll switch it on now. 995 01:19:07,476 --> 01:19:09,727 And this is a very clever apparatus, 996 01:19:09,728 --> 01:19:12,315 which replaces the function of the lungs. 997 01:19:21,198 --> 01:19:22,397 And so, 998 01:19:23,492 --> 01:19:26,019 the oxygen can reach the bloodstream. 999 01:19:39,842 --> 01:19:41,634 The head of a living human, 1000 01:19:41,844 --> 01:19:44,512 when connected to this new artificial body, 1001 01:19:44,513 --> 01:19:47,005 connected to the air- and bloodstreams, 1002 01:19:47,057 --> 01:19:49,501 could continue to live independently. 1003 01:19:49,852 --> 01:19:52,854 Seeing, thinking, speaking. 1004 01:20:04,408 --> 01:20:07,010 The word "help" was written on it, so we thought it was important. 1005 01:20:07,035 --> 01:20:09,100 Would you repeat it, slowly. 1006 01:20:09,621 --> 01:20:11,995 "Help. Scotland Yard." 1007 01:20:12,249 --> 01:20:14,834 - "Doctor McFerguson." - Doctor McFerguson... 1008 01:20:14,835 --> 01:20:17,128 - "Unicorn Street." - Unicorn Street. 1009 01:20:17,129 --> 01:20:18,708 - "Anne." - Anne. - Thank you. 1010 01:20:18,797 --> 01:20:21,645 I repeat: "Unicorn Street, Anne." 1011 01:20:25,220 --> 01:20:27,926 Hey... Wait! Stop! 1012 01:22:12,661 --> 01:22:13,828 Dr. McFerguson! 1013 01:22:13,829 --> 01:22:16,098 - Get her in the car. - Give me a hand with her, quick. 1014 01:22:16,123 --> 01:22:17,476 It's all over. 1015 01:22:17,916 --> 01:22:19,175 Give yourself up. 1016 01:22:21,503 --> 01:22:23,829 This time you're not escaping from us. 1017 01:23:24,316 --> 01:23:25,941 Go quickly. 1018 01:23:48,006 --> 01:23:50,049 Hey, where is he? I gotta get his picture. 1019 01:23:50,050 --> 01:23:52,090 I want an exclusive. 1020 01:23:52,469 --> 01:23:53,953 In there? 1021 01:23:58,433 --> 01:23:59,580 Where's Anne? 1022 01:23:59,643 --> 01:24:02,503 She's in good hands. Dr. Trooper is looking after her. 1023 01:24:02,562 --> 01:24:04,757 My compliments, congratulations... 1024 01:24:15,701 --> 01:24:17,576 We've waited a long time for this. 1025 01:24:17,577 --> 01:24:21,636 Yes. Unfortunately, we can't bring the other girls back. 1026 01:24:25,669 --> 01:24:29,999 I hope that this monster gets the punishment he deserves. 1027 01:24:30,465 --> 01:24:31,466 Thank you very much. 1028 01:24:31,467 --> 01:24:33,104 Jerome, the telephone. 1029 01:24:33,135 --> 01:24:36,006 I want to call John to congratulate him. 1030 01:24:47,357 --> 01:24:48,504 John... 1031 01:24:51,361 --> 01:24:53,593 John, help me... 1032 01:24:54,364 --> 01:24:56,323 - Anne. - Help me... 1033 01:24:56,324 --> 01:24:57,524 Anne! 1034 01:25:05,709 --> 01:25:07,299 It's alright. 1035 01:25:23,727 --> 01:25:25,934 Understood. I'll come at once. 1036 01:25:34,404 --> 01:25:35,793 Good. I'll come at once. 1037 01:25:48,835 --> 01:25:49,982 Yes? 1038 01:25:50,295 --> 01:25:51,442 I'll come at once. 1039 01:26:00,514 --> 01:26:02,068 Begin your report. 1040 01:26:02,265 --> 01:26:03,714 Start the tape recorder. 1041 01:26:10,565 --> 01:26:12,701 Where's the prisoner? 1042 01:26:12,818 --> 01:26:14,112 He's not in the cell. 1043 01:26:14,611 --> 01:26:15,654 He escaped? 1044 01:26:15,655 --> 01:26:18,490 No, the car hasn't brought him in yet. 1045 01:26:18,907 --> 01:26:21,364 Why, that's impossible. He should have been here long ago. 1046 01:26:21,451 --> 01:26:23,172 Hillier, what's the meaning of this? 1047 01:26:24,162 --> 01:26:25,931 My car, please, right away. 1048 01:26:29,084 --> 01:26:30,935 I'll call you when I need you. 1049 01:26:52,524 --> 01:26:54,588 - I understand, I'll come at once. - Good. 1050 01:27:54,085 --> 01:27:55,936 Dr. McFerguson. 1051 01:27:56,004 --> 01:28:00,323 You are accused of having murdered five women. 1052 01:28:02,052 --> 01:28:03,346 Accused, 1053 01:28:03,511 --> 01:28:08,660 we know you murdered five young girls in a most bestial manner. 1054 01:28:08,808 --> 01:28:10,423 No, I'm innocent. 1055 01:28:10,477 --> 01:28:12,316 I championed a great cause. 1056 01:28:12,562 --> 01:28:17,082 I wanted to contribute to the spiritual victory of mankind. 1057 01:28:17,275 --> 01:28:20,486 Sacrifices were necessary. The girls died in the service of a great cause. 1058 01:28:20,487 --> 01:28:23,781 This stupid arrest interrupted my greatest experiment of all. 1059 01:28:23,782 --> 01:28:26,760 My last experiment to unleash the powers of pure thought. 1060 01:28:26,910 --> 01:28:29,757 This court will be severely punished for it one day. 1061 01:28:29,829 --> 01:28:34,611 The greatest scientists in the world will condemn you for your actions. 1062 01:28:34,709 --> 01:28:37,272 This time, if my experiment had succeeded, 1063 01:28:37,462 --> 01:28:39,880 I wouldn't have been your prisoner. 1064 01:28:39,881 --> 01:28:41,382 No, you would have knelt before me. 1065 01:28:41,383 --> 01:28:42,202 Silence! 1066 01:28:42,217 --> 01:28:44,946 The whole world would have been on its knees before me... 1067 01:28:56,439 --> 01:28:58,649 Yes, I recognise this girl too. 1068 01:28:58,650 --> 01:29:00,869 I used her in my last experiment. 1069 01:29:02,237 --> 01:29:03,637 Ah yes... 1070 01:29:04,197 --> 01:29:05,572 Yes, her too... 1071 01:29:05,573 --> 01:29:09,368 I didn't perfect the mechanism for the artificial heart to function correctly. 1072 01:29:09,369 --> 01:29:11,315 That was the reason for my failure. 1073 01:29:12,205 --> 01:29:14,318 Ah yes, yes... 1074 01:29:14,791 --> 01:29:17,200 With her I began my series of experiments. 1075 01:29:32,642 --> 01:29:34,184 The verdict is unanimous. 1076 01:29:34,185 --> 01:29:35,669 Death by hanging. 1077 01:29:42,902 --> 01:29:44,457 I'm innocent... 1078 01:29:45,697 --> 01:29:47,145 I'm innocent! 1079 01:29:48,908 --> 01:29:50,143 I'm innocent! 1080 01:29:50,201 --> 01:29:51,946 Hands up! Hands up! 1081 01:29:52,120 --> 01:29:53,331 I'm innocent! 1082 01:29:53,496 --> 01:29:55,691 I'm innocent! I'm innocent! 1083 01:29:55,915 --> 01:29:57,470 I'm innocent! I'm... 1084 01:30:40,794 --> 01:30:42,906 Block the exits. Don't shoot. 1085 01:31:28,425 --> 01:31:29,647 Get back! 1086 01:31:56,619 --> 01:31:59,413 Inspector Hillier was a born enemy of crime. 1087 01:31:59,414 --> 01:32:01,248 However, after his sister's murder 1088 01:32:01,249 --> 01:32:03,876 and as a consequence of his experiences with the underworld 1089 01:32:03,877 --> 01:32:07,087 he developed a pathologically distorted sense of justice 1090 01:32:07,088 --> 01:32:09,673 which finally lead him to create this court 1091 01:32:09,674 --> 01:32:12,166 and become the Executioner of London. 1092 01:32:12,218 --> 01:32:13,760 He picked his victims carefully 1093 01:32:13,761 --> 01:32:16,135 and only punished criminals who'd escaped the law. 1094 01:32:16,389 --> 01:32:18,390 He later persuaded the families of the murdered girls 1095 01:32:18,391 --> 01:32:20,851 to join his scheme for justice, 1096 01:32:20,852 --> 01:32:23,783 and, to satisfy their frustrated desire for revenge, 1097 01:32:24,230 --> 01:32:25,356 they became his accomplices. 1098 01:32:25,357 --> 01:32:27,441 However, we owe the solution of this affair 1099 01:32:27,442 --> 01:32:30,622 to Mr. Tom Jenkins of our secret service. 1100 01:32:30,778 --> 01:32:33,530 He was called in when all other investigators had failed. 1101 01:32:33,531 --> 01:32:37,233 So he's the one who put an end to the Executioner of London. 1102 01:33:04,270 --> 01:33:09,733 Subtitles by McDuck Additional Translations by TheDia 1103 01:33:09,734 --> 01:33:14,696 I used dialogue from the English dub rip by docpain 1104 01:33:14,697 --> 01:33:18,756 November 2008