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Heat.

[music]

[music] Heat.

Heat. Heat.

>> [music]

[bell]

[music]

>> Heat. Heat.

This is the voice of the scarab.

I command you to drive your town to the

cliff.

The scarab is yous.

You have reached the end.

You will walk to the window and step out

into eternity.

[music]

>> [music]

>> You are under the power of the staff,

Jackson.

Your weapon is in the right hand drawer

of your vest.

Use it.

The death of Harold Jackson, well-known

attorney, is another link in the chain

of mysterious crimes known as the purple

death murders. In each case, a subtle

unknown poison has been found in the

bloodstream of the dead man. And each

victim clutched in his hand a jeweled

scarab. The scarab by ironically was the

symbol of eternal life among the

ancients. It is significant that all of

the murdered men were actively or

financially connected with a recent

scientific expedition into the ancient

Mayan ruins of Central America. The

authorities are completely baffled and

the mayor has called District Attorney

Grant Gardner to appear before a meeting

in the office of police commissioner

Dryen.

>> Hello, Mr. Mayor.

>> And how are you, Commissioner?

>> Hello, Grant.

>> The commissioner's been alibiing his

failure to turn up anything in these

Purple Death murders. What are your

excuses, Mr. Gardner? I don't make

excuses, but I do have a definite plan.

>> And that is

>> I'd rather not discuss it now. You'll

have to be patient. You remember the

commissioner and I have cleaned up crime

waves in this town before.

>> Yes, but that mysterious Captain America

did most of your work for you.

>> We could only contact him now.

>> I feel certain that this new crime wave

will bring him out of hiding to help us.

>> And I hope so. We are up against a new

type of scientific criminal,

one that we'll never find in the usual

haunts of crime.

I tell you, Dr. Maldo,

there's a curse on everyone connected

with that Mayan expedition.

Jackson's gone and Wilson and Evans.

>> Boy, you or I may be the next victim of

the scarab's family.

>> My dear Professor Lyman, you're

overexited. Calm yourself here. Have a

cigar.

Thank you.

Sit down, professor. Sit down.

If there is an ancient curse upon us,

this scarab who invokes it must be

peculiarly mercenary.

These men you have named are known to

withdrawn large sums of money from their

banks just prior to their deaths.

>> That's true. But I am not wealthy.

>> Ah, but the scarlet wants other things.

Rare jewels, paintings, antiques. He

also wants scientific secrets such as

you possess.

>> Just what do you mean?

>> The scarab wants the plans of the

thermodynamic vibration engine which you

have invented.

>> How did you find out about my vibration?

The scarab has his own methods of

obtaining information.

>> You the scarab?

>> Yes,

I'm the scarab.

It is my vengeance which is striking at

all of you.

It was my expedition.

I uncovered the secret information and

laid the plans which made it successful.

And how was I rewarded?

I was made the curator of an

insignificant museum

while the rest of you receive the fame

and wealth that should have come to me.

You can't touch that phone.

Sit down.

For the short time you have to live,

your mind is completely under my

control. You must obey my commands.

You are a slave of the purple death.

>> Purple death?

But how

the fumes from this cigar?

>> I want to know more about the vibrator.

>> It is a device for harnessing light and

sound waves into a powerful force which

will disintegrate any known material.

>> That could be used by me as a powerful

weapon of destruction.

>> Yes.

>> Splendid.

Where are the plans? at home in the

safe.

Write down the combination.

Rubert, you will take Professor Lyman

out. He will obey your final

instructions.

>> Yes.

>> Step this way, Professor.

>> Farewell, Lyman.

We'll find the plans in Lyman's sail.

Here's the combination.

Take these purple death bombs with you.

They'll be silent and effective weapons

if anyone interferes.

>> Yes, sir.

>> This is what we're after.

>> Just a minute.

Throw your gun in a corner.

You too.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

Okay.

[music]

Everybody

Police Commissioner Dryden speaking.

>> This is Captain America.

>> What's that? Where are you?

>> Never mind that. Professor Lyman's life

is in danger.

>> Professor Lyman is dead. He stepped off

a curb in front of a truck.

>> Another purple death accident. Well, at

least I've accounted for one of the

gang. You'll find his body at Professor

Lyman's house. That's all.

>> Get me the district attorney's office.

[groaning]

>> Office of the District Attorney. Gail

Richard speaking.

>> Let me speak to the DA.

>> Mr. Gardner isn't here now,

commissioner, but I expect to hear from

him shortly. Well, tell him that Captain

America is on the job. He just killed

one of the purple death murderers.

>> I'll tell him.

>> Calling Captain America.

>> Come in, Gail.

>> Commissioner Dryden just told me the

news. Do you need any help?

>> I will as soon as I get back to the

office. Have Davis there. I have an

important clue for him to analyze.

>> Right. He'll be here. This stuff is

distilled from the sridium, a little

known organ. Highly concentrated as

fumes form a deadly poison which leave

those purple splotches on the victim's

face. Careful. Don't drop it. Is it that

dangerous?

>> It surely is. One whip is enough.

>> Do Flores have this pretty implant?

>> A few might. It's very rare.

>> Fine. We'll trick the guilty one into

showing his hand. Gail, you and I will

visit the dealers and rare flowers in

the morning.

I'm Gail [music] Richards from the

district attorney's office.

>> Yes, M. Richards.

>> We're trying to identify the plant from

which this liquid was extracted. It may

help in a criminal investigation.

>> Sorry, I can't identify it.

>> Thank you.

>> No, I I don't recognize it. Thank you

very [music] much.

>> Can I help you, miss?

>> I'm from the district attorney's office.

I have a plan extract which you're

trying to identify with a murder

investigation.

>> I'm sorry, miss. I'm afraid I won't be

able to help you.

>> Oh. Oh, hell.

I see you do know what the purple death

bomb is.

>> You fooled me. All right, but it isn't

going to do you any good. Get in there.

Don't talk. Move.

>> Well, this aim's wise to our setup. Turn

around here.

Tie her up.

>> [music]

>> Yes, speaking. The girl from the

district attorney's office just came in.

She had one of our purple death bombs

and tricked me into showing my hand.

What'll I do with her?

>> You have plenty of the extract. Use it.

Yes, sir. I'm the district attorney and

Miss Richards wishes to meet you here. I

haven't seen her. I'll wait outside.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Take me to Miss Richards.

Get on the other side of the room.

This contains a purple death. Drop that

gun or we'll all die.

The brilliant action of Grant Gardner,

the district attorney, has exposed the

source of the purple death poison. The

supreium orchid from which it was

derived will be destroyed wherever

found. Mr. Gardner is conducting a

searching investigation into the affairs

and acquaintances of Professor Lyman,

latest victim of the poison.

>> I've just come from the district

attorney's office. He's questioning all

the survivors of the main expedition.

>> He doesn't suspect us.

No,

but we have something else to worry

about.

We are not the only ones who know the

secret of Lyman's dynamic vibrator.

>> Is there another set of plans?

>> No, worse than that. There's a working

model which Lyman and his assistant

Gregory constructed at Professor Dodge's

laboratory. The district attorney is

taking some technicians here tonight to

see a demonstration and learn all about

it. But if they learn how it works, then

my secret weapon will no longer be a

secret, and someone will ultimately

devise another machine to counteract it.

Therefore, the model and Gregory must be

destroyed tonight. That won't be

difficult. The directions with these

plans show how to step up the power of

the machine so high that it'll destroy

itself along with the building and

everyone in it.

>> But suppose Captain America is on the

job again. We know that Captain America

gets information through the office of

the district attorney. All I need do is

to give the district attorney a tip

about the scarab that will send Captain

America off on a false scent.

And that I have arranged to do

tonight.

This is Eddie. Mr. Gardner, I've got a

hot tip on those purple death killings.

Can you come over? I'm afraid to leave

here. Where are you?

>> A 204 in the arcade rooming house.

>> All right, I'll be right over.

>> What's he got?

>> A tip on the scarab. I'll have to see

him.

>> I don't like it, Grant. It might be a

trap.

>> Don't worry. I'll be careful. I'll phone

Gregory that you're bringing the

technical man. Go ahead with the

demonstration and I'll be there as soon

as I've seen Eddie.

Well, your phone call worked. All right,

here comes Captain America. But I phoned

the DA. That's right.

And Captain America shows up as we

expected.

Well, you served your purpose, Eddie.

Come in.

Come on in.

Come on in.

Start talking. Who's your boss?

>> I I don't know his name.

>> Stop the There two bullets left.

>> Yes, I'll hit one presently.

>> Wait, wait. I'll talk. His name is

Maxim.

>> Keep talking.

>> He wanted to get you out of the way.

They're They're pulling a big job at the

office of a guy named Dodge. I don't

know what it's all about.

>> Well, I do.

>> Good evening, Mr. Gregory.

>> Good evening, Mr. Richards.

>> Mr. Meritt and Mr. Norder here to

witness your demonstration of the

vibrator.

>> Oh yes, the DA telephoned me. I'm glad

you came. I alone know the secret of

this machine and it's a heavy

responsibility to come this way, please.

[music] First, I'll show you how the

machine works and then I'll explain its

construction.

In a few minutes, we'll have generated

sufficient power to destroy this

miniature structure.

Now, if you'll step this way, you will

see the result of the demonstration.

This machine would be a deadly weapon in

the hands of the scarab.

>> That's true. And when the plans were

sworn from Professor Lyman, they

contained instructions for stepping up

the machine's power to 100 million

volts. A force that would shatter a

20story building like an eggshell.

>> Gregory is right, gentlemen.

We have directions here and we'll give

you a demonstration of what this machine

can do to this building. Now, the first

one who starts anything gets it.

>> Set the control panel.

>> You can't get away with this.

>> Now, get into the other room. All of

you.

Before we wreck this building, [music] I

want all of Professor Dodge's papers.

Open that vault. I said open that vault.

Get him.

Get in the vault, all of you.

>> This is murder.

>> That's right. Wholesale murder.

All set. Start it up. I'll get the car

ready for our getaway. Now, don't leave

until you're sure the machine is running

okay. Right. If that machine builds up

to his full power, this building will

collapse in a cloud of dust.

Hold it, Captain America.

What's happening in there?

>> Get over there.

No,

no, no.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Do any of you know the combination?

>> Yes.

>> Set point at zero,

left to 17, right to 61.

The vibrator, if it doesn't shut off,

the building will collapse.

>> Get out. I'll try to stop.

Heat.

Heat.

One of our finest buildings destroyed.

Many lives would have been lost if

Captain America hadn't appeared.

>> I'm not trying to discount Captain

America's help, Mr. Mayor. I was merely

pointing out that the danger is all over

now. The stolen plans of the vibrator

were destroyed along with the only two

criminals who knew how to operate it.

The scarab is completely disarmed.

>> I'm afraid that's not entirely correct.

Commissioner, you know that Matson got

away with most of Professor Dodge's

papers and plans.

>> What were the plans?

>> The most important one was for Dodge's

portable electronic firebolt. A machine

that generates an electrical charge

powerful enough to cut through steel and

concrete like a bolt of lightning. Why,

with that weapon, they could blast open

any vault in the city.

>> But they don't have the weapon, merely

the plans. Hand in code that'll baffle

even the mysterious Scarab.

>> We're getting nowhere.

>> Professor Dodge is clever. The plans are

impossible to decode.

>> We've got to decode. With the electronic

firebolt, all the wealth and our

treasures of the world will be mine.

Well, since we can't break the code, I

shall have to persuade Professor Dodge

to do it for us.

>> But Dodge is under police protection.

The authorities are the only ones who

know where he is.

>> They won't [music] stop me. I'll get

that information from the DA's most

trusted assistant, Miss Gail Richards.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Who are you, Miss Richards? I was

introduced by the district attorney.

Remember?

>> Of course. You're Dr. Maldor.

>> What's the matter, Miss Richards?

>> Your ring. It's sharp. It scratched me.

>> For a purpose, Miss Richards.

You are under a powerful ignotic

influence that forces you to obey me.

>> I will obey.

>> Where are they keeping Professor Dodge?

>> In the district attorney's apartment,

suite 304, Winston Arms.

>> Is a district attorney with him?

>> No, but he's going there soon.

>> How is he guarded?

>> There's a policeman in the apartment

with him.

Now listen carefully.

You will go up to your office and

telephone the man who is guarding

Professor Dodge and tell him that two

detectives from the district attorney's

office are coming over to question him.

You must hurry as the effect of the

serum will be working off in a few

minutes. When it does,

you will remember nothing that has

happened. Do you understand?

>> I understand.

>> Good. Then go quickly.

>> I'll answer it. Professor Dodge.

>> Hello. Clancy speaking.

>> Hello, Clancy. This is Gail. Two of the

DA's men are coming over to question

Professor Dodge.

>> All right, Miss Richards. I'll let them

in.

>> Thanks, Clancy.

>> Hello, Gail.

Say,

>> what's the matter?

>> I don't know. I feel dizzy.

>> What you need is fresh air. Suppose you

drive over with me and see Professor

Dodge.

I won't be long.

Hello, Clancy. How's everything?

>> You're covered, Mr. District Attorney.

>> This is Curtains for you. A hangman in

this state for murder. This won't be

murder.

You're going to commit suicide [music]

with your own gun.

You just couldn't stand the disgrace of

your constant failures.

And the kidnapping of Professor Dodge

was the last straw.

Oakidge 631.

>> Hello, Joe. This is Tate. Now, listen.

When Matson gets there with Dodge, tell

him everything's okay. I just took care

of the DA.

>> You think you did?

The first cockpit of my gun is always a

blank to [music] be fired as a warning

shot. Turn around.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> This is the district attorney. Please

get the telephone supervisor and find

out the address of Oakidge 631. Call me

back here.

Wonderful.

Yes.

Watson Feed Barn, Glenmore Road. Thanks.

>> [music]

>> Matson has taken Professor Dodge. I'm

going after him. Clancy's up in my

apartment out cold. You phone the

commissioner, tell him what happened,

and then take care of Clancy.

>> Right.

better change your mind and tell us the

code key to these plans.

>> No,

start the tractor.

>> Okay.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

I tell you,

>> start talking.

I'll have to show you in writing.

>> All right. But no tricks.

>> Go ahead.

>> All the specifications

are in letters instead of numbers. code

is based on the 10-letter word

Davenports.

It's all there is to it.

This better be right.

Time up again.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> Don't

Are you ready?

Heat.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

>> [music]

>> What happened before I arrived,

Professor Dodge?

>> They forced me to reveal the code key to

the plans for my electronic firebolt.

With that machine, they can break into

any safer boat in the country. Well,

that's probably just what they plan to

do.

[music]

[music]

Using some mysterious device which burns

through steel and concrete, thieves last

night broke into the Hammond art

galleries. Many of the world's most

priceless paintings, old masters,

irreplaceable originals were removed.

The daring safe breakers are still at

work. Their latest objective was the

home of Jacob Mortimer, the famed

collector. Rare manuscripts and first

editions of inestimable value have

disappeared. Insurance losses to date

have already exceeded a million dollars.

Public demand for action is mounting,

and law enforcement agencies seem unable

to cope with the strange menace.

I'm getting enough criticism from the

mayor without listening to any more of

that. It's

>> pretty bad.

That electronic firebolt is a powerful

weapon in the hands of criminals. But I

think we can stop them now.

>> You mean if that machine and Professor

Dodge really locates the firebolt?

>> You can depend on Professor Dodge. His

locating device will be finished today.

And the next time they use that

firebolt, we'll have a chance to trap

the Scarab's gang.

>> At this rate, you'll soon have every art

treasure and antique of the city.

>> Don't be too confident. The district

attorney is no fool. And Professor Dodge

is a very competent scientist.

>> They haven't stopped us yet.

>> No.

>> But I must learn what their plans are.

You're going at once to find out what's

happening at the district attorney's

apartment in the Winston Arms.

>> Finished. All except the installation of

the fire tubes which must be fitted by

the skilled technicians of the Mson

laboratories. And as a precaution, Mr.

Gardner wanted to take the control unit

to the laboratories himself. I'll tell

him it's ready.

Get me the district attorney.

>> District Attorney.

>> This is Professor Dodge. Mr. Pardon?

>> The control unit for the firebolt

locator is ready for the lab work.

>> Excellent. I'll be there in an hour to

pick it up.

>> Looks interesting, Professor. Are you

sure it'll work?

>> Positive, Mr. Gardner. With the fire

drone tubes installed, we can locate the

electronic firebolt wherever it is used.

>> I'll take this to the laboratories, get

the tubes installed, and be back here

before dark.

Clancy, you better stand guard out in

the hall.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Someone's tampering with Grant's car.

I've got to warn him.

Hi. MA calling hi.

>> Come in MA.

>> The job's finished. The stuff will make

his motor heat up and as soon as it hits

the boiling point, carve will explode

like a bomb.

Here he [music] comes.

He's pulling away now.

Grab,

grab,

grab.

Heat.

Heat.

calling highway patrol. District

Attorney speaking. I'm traveling north

on Route 50. License 8K5047.

Notify all police in vicinity to stop

and detain occupant of station wagon

traveling.

>> District Attorney, license number

8K5047.

Traveling north, trailed by station

wagon. Got it.

>> [music]

>> I'm from the DA's office. Here are my

credentials. I'm trying to overtake the

DA. Someone's tampered with his car.

>> I'll phone headquarters to flash him a

radio warning.

That's right. The district attorney's

car.

>> Highway patrol calling district attorney

Gardner. Urgent. Come in, please.

God is speaking. What's wrong?

>> Examine your car for trouble. It's been

tampered with.

>> Thanks. I'll check it.

[music]

Grant, thank heaven you're safe.

So is the control unit for Professor

Dodge's locating device. The scarab

won't know that. I'll prepare a headline

that'll convince him it's still safe to

use the firebolt. Let's go.

>> Mystery car explosion injures DA.

Scientist locating device unit

destroyed.

So we were successful.

Now we can proceed with our attack on

the national platinum company's refinery

vault without interference of the

district attorney.

We know the thieves will use the stolen

firebolt again. And when they do, its

electronic radiations will illuminate

this bulb. And I'll run the pointer

along the contact points. When I make a

contact on the area where the firebolt

is working, that light will start

flashing.

Look, the electronic power boat is being

used somewhere. Now's our chance to

locate it.

somewhere. Where in this area?

>> The corner of Hudson and Belvadier.

Thanks, Professor. That's all I need to

know.

>> Mr. Gardner is a brave man, but I'd feel

much happier if Captain America were

with him.

>> [music]

>> Heat.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

I was just about to get away with a

platinum when Captain America showed

Then you lost the firebolt.

>> Yes. And the robot control plug, too.

>> Losing the firebolt is not serious.

Since Dart perfected his locator, it

would have been dangerous to use it

again. But we must recover that truck at

any cost. It would take months to

duplicate its robot control and

television unit.

Let's see where they've taken it.

Turn on the television controls.

Those policemen would follow if we took

it. Now we must wait until they are

removed.

>> Stay here and keep your eye on it day

and night.

Color Museum. Dr. Maldo speaking.

>> This is Grant Gardner, doctor. Sorry to

call you so late, but something

important has just come up.

>> I just received a phone call from the

attorney of the late Professor Lyman.

He's reading the will in the morning.

Since you and Professor Dodge are

beneficiaries, he wants you both to be

there.

>> I'll be glad to attend. What time is the

meeting?

>> 10:00 in the morning at the Lyman

residence.

and the balance of my estate to be

dispersed as follows. To Professor D, my

lifelong friend, I have equent

to Dr. Maldo. For his loyalty and

untiring efforts in the cause of

science, I give all my rights and

interests in the Drummond Museum. With

the exception of the Mayan crown jewels

now in his custody, the jewels will be

turned over to Professor Da and sold to

finance an expedition into the Mayan

jungle to search for the lost city of

Zada. That is all, gentlemen.

Now that you've inherited this estate,

professor, do you propose to live here?

>> I hope so. If you think it's safe,

>> I'll make it safe. I'll keep police

guards around here as long as there's

any sign of danger from the scarab.

>> Thank you.

>> What progress are you making in the

scarab case?

>> Not much, but Captain America has turned

a truck over to us that may hold a clue.

Mechanic is checking it now. You should

be able to give me a report on it by the

time I get there. Now, if you'll excuse

me.

Well, I must be getting back to the

museum. I'll deliver the man jewels to

you tomorrow. Well, I'd expect you.

Goodbye.

>> What happened?

>> Oh, they treated me as they always have.

Lyman will me his interest in the

museum, which I already control. He's

only possession of any real value. The

Mayan jewels must be handed over to

Professor Dodge tomorrow.

>> Of course you intend to give them to

him.

>> Oh, certainly. Certainly. That is if

Professor Dodge is still alive.

>> Is he still staying at the DA's

apartment?

>> No, he's at the Lyman house at the

Strong Police Guard.

>> It would be easy if you only had a robot

control truck.

>> Exactly.

>> Come in quick. They're checking the

truck.

>> What do you make of it?

Well, there are some details that I

can't figure out, but it's robot

control.

Uh, with a device something like the

automatic pilots used in planes, it can

be driven without anyone at the wheel.

How is it spared through traffic? I

can't tell exactly, but a controlling

device would have to be nearby, perhaps

in the car following. [music] Didn't

find a television unit concealed in the

roof.

>> Thanks very much.

>> If it's robot controlled, why haven't

they driven it away from here? Two

motorcycle officers would have followed

it. I'll fix that. Then they can take it

whenever they want. And when they do,

I'll be inside.

>> All right, boys. I'll take over now.

Got to stand by the office just in case.

I need you.

The second that door closes on. Mr.

Gardner, you ready to take control of

the truck?

>> Off it. Lord, take her away.

Take you to the 10th Street garage.

H1 calling B10. H1 calling B10.

>> B10, come in.

>> The robot truck is on the way to you. Be

ready for it.

>> We're set.

>> Get set for the district attorney, too.

He's in the middle compartment. The

scarab wants him alive. Alive. Get it?

Right.

Come out, Mr. DA. We've been expecting

you. I see a reception committee. Huh?

>> We're just the dorman. The committee

will take care of you later. Tell you

about it.

>> [music]

>> B10 calling H1.

>> Go ahead, B10. Everything's [music]

okay.

>> Yes, I know. We're watching you. Now,

put a load of explosives in the truck.

We're going to crash it into Lyman's

house and finish off Professor Dodge.

>> What I do with the DA?

Keep him there. The scarab will attend

to him personally.

>> Right.

>> We put enough explosives in to blow

dodge in the house. Clear off our map.

[music]

[music]

Now it's a traveling bomb. Open the

doors.

Start it up.

Professor dog is going to have an

unexpected blister.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Today

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

Captain America, give me that wheel.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

>> [music]

>> German Museum.

Just a moment, please. This is Dodge.

Oh,

>> hello, Dodge. I have just decided to go

to South America with the Fletcher

expedition. We're leaving tomorrow on

the Hosa. I can't stand being under the

constant threat of death from the

scallop.

>> Yes, I know. I I read the papers. You've

been through a terrible ordeal. Is there

anything I can do?

>> Yes. My ship sails at 4 in the

afternoon. Could you bring me the

million crown jewels in time for me to

turn them over to my dealer?

>> Certainly. I'll be there a good time.

Is there anything else?

>> No, thank you. The district attorney is

attending to all the arrangements. He's

keeping a police guard here until I

leave and furnishing an escort to the

pier. Fine. I'll see you tomorrow.

It should be simple to out with them

now. Hatson,

this is an assignment for agent M32.

have him make a reservation on the

Hermosa. And he struck the steamship

line to call for his truck at his room

house.

>> Come in, doctor.

Thank you.

Here

is a list of the jewels. You'll find the

collection intact. Of course,

beautiful, aren't they? Precious stones

that women love and men die for.

>> True enough.

>> Would you sign this receipt, please?

Thank you. I hope your trip will make

you forget the horrible experiences you

had.

>> I'm sure it will. Perhaps by the time

you return, the district attorney will

have caught the scarab. I'll keep

trying.

Hello.

Have them drive in. I'll check their

credentials at the house.

It's the express man for your baggage.

>> Well, bon voyage. Thank you, doctor.

All right, men. The baggage is in the

hall.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> Hello,

>> Sergeant. Professor Dodge has been

murdered.

>> Murdered? Pull that baggage truck till

we check on it.

>> Too late. They pull it out and headed

north.

>> Have your men search every inch of the

house and grounds. I'm going after that

truck.

>> Search the ground.

[screaming]

>> [music]

>> I want to take a look inside this truck.

>> How that trunk get open?

>> I don't know. It was closed when we put

Mr. Dodge's baggage in. Dodge has been

murdered and the man who did it hid in

that trunk and then got out somewhere

along this road. Who shipped it?

There you are. John Taylor, 721 West

Avenue. But he checked out and was just

leaving when we made the pickup.

Naturally, he was. You finish your

route, then bring that trunk to my

office. It'll be checked for

fingerprints.

>> Did they have any luck to you? Yes.

Get me the police commissioner

immediately. The fingerprints on the

trunk identified Taylor as Lefty Harper,

a criminal with a long police record.

I'm going to start a search for him.

Hello. Oh, hello, Commissioner. I want a

drag thrown out for Lefty Harper. Elliot

John Taylor. He was found dead in his

car half an hour ago. Shot through the

head.

>> Where's the body?

>> At the morg. The car is downstairs back

at police headquarters. We looked it

over. The place and registration slip

are for me, but we did find a service

station sticker which might be a lead.

>> Good. What's the address?

>> Helen's gas station, Fifth and

Manchester. Gail can take that for us.

I'll meet you at the mall.

>> Yeah, I service that car and delivered

it around the corner to the fiber box

company.

>> Thank you. I'll go there.

>> Taylor worked here a week or two and

then quit. That's all I can tell you. I

see.

>> May I use your telephone?

>> Sure.

>> Hello.

>> Yes, Gail. Where are you?

>> Priv Company.

>> K. There was a transient worker here,

but he left. They don't know anything

more about him.

>> That's what they say. We're dealing with

clever criminals. Now, let's try

something like

>> Let me jot that address down.

>> I'll go right over.

>> Thank you.

>> [music]

>> Well, Miss Richards Lewis,

>> what's she doing here?

She was asking about Taylor. I told her

we didn't know any. This is the girl who

works with Captain America.

She's going to tell us who Captain

America really is. Aren't you, Miss

Richards?

>> No.

If they change your mind,

show her how that paper cutter works.

>> [music]

>> It works just like a guillotine. Ready

to talk?

No,

>> she'll change her mind when that blade

starts down towards her neck. Tire her

up.

This is your last chance to fall.

Come on.

She's got more nerve than I figured. I

better phone the boss and put it up to

him.

>> Louisis,

who used this phone last? The girl, she

left the connection open so they could

hear us. We've got to get her away fast.

>> Captain America.

Heat. Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Wow.

Heat.

Woo!

Fire!

Either the district attorney and Captain

America won the same man, or else

they're working very closely together.

The girl called the DA's office and left

the phone open so they could listen to

us. Then Captain America arrived.

>> Well, we were fire by Captain America in

a few time. Now we must get ready for

the next move.

>> The next move?

>> Yes. Against Henley, the petroleum

magnet. He also was a member of the

mayor expedition which discredited me.

I've sent him an extortion note which

he's sure to take to the district's

[music] attorney and we must learn what

the DA intends to do about it. So you to

install a radio dictaphone in the

district attorney's apartment. In his

apartment? If he should find me there.

Ah, but he won't.

I've arranged to have him come here.

>> [bell]

>> Shine sir, not today.

[music]

>> Yes, Mark.

>> The district attorney has just gone in.

>> Very well. On your way. I'll keep in for

you to finish the job.

in the library.

Come in.

>> Hello, doctor.

>> How are you, Mr. Gardner? It is good of

you to come. I realize you're a busy man

these days. Have a seat.

>> Thank you.

>> I'm very busy, but I knew you must have

a good reason for wanting an interview.

>> Thank you. I have.

The National Academy of Science has

asked me to prepare the material before

biographical articles on the members of

the Mayan expedition who have been

murdered. I'd appreciate it if you look

over these notes to make sure I'm not

divulging any information to the

criminals that might interfere with your

plans to arrest them. They're only a few

pages.

Perhaps you could look them over now.

Certainly. I'd be glad to.

Yes. Is the DA still there?

>> No, he just left.

>> That's okay. I'm in his apartment now

and I'll have time to [music] finish.

Open your receiver and set up for 20

mega cycles and I'll give you a test.

>> Very well,

>> Ruba.

calling H1. M3 calling H1.

Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello.

Yes, we heard it. It's okay. Now, get

out of there quick. The D may be back in

a minute.

>> Right.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Hello.

>> Hello, Chief. Mr. Henley is here. He's

in a panic.

>> Henley, petroleum magnet. Yes, he's

waiting in the outer office. He's

received an extortion note signed by the

scarab. Must have seen you at once.

>> Oh, I see. All right, Gail, get a police

escort and bring Mr. Henley here. When

did he arrive? [music]

>> About 10 minutes ago. I've been trying

to get you, but your line was busy.

>> What? What's that?

>> I said I tried to get you, but your line

was busy.

>> All right, I'll expect you in about 15

minutes.

>> Very good. When Henley arrives, we know

exactly what they're supposed to do.

>> Now, Mr. Henley, what is this about an

extortion?

>> They mean business, Gardner. Something's

got to be done quickly.

>> Henley, if you value your life, you will

obey the following instructions

implicitly. Draw $100,000 in currency

from your bank and return home with it.

Wait there for a telephone message

that's instructing you as to the exact

time and place where the money is to be

left. Gar,

>> how did you receive this?

>> It was pushed under my door.

>> Do you intend to pay this money?

>> Of course I intend to pay. It's my life

I'm buying. I consider it worth the

price.

>> I'll consent on one condition.

>> You ought to remain on the police guard

and Miss Richards will deliver the

money.

>> That's satisfactory. Will you try and

capture the extortus when they come for

the money?

>> That won't be necessary. We have a

specially constructed carrying case for

just such an occasion as this. It has a

secret compartment containing a

radioactive cell which keeps sending out

[music] a signal. By means of

triangulation, we can locate the case

wherever it is taken. Perhaps to the

headquarters of the Scarab himself.

>> I'll take care of the mechanical spy.

>> We'll take every precaution to protect

you, but remember, we're probably

dealing with a homicidal maniac. You

call me at my office as soon as you

learn where the money is to be

delivered.

>> I will.

>> We'll walk you through the elevator.

>> Now, the homicidal maniac will plan a

counterattack.

>> Bye. Good luck.

>> Thank you.

>> What is this fairy tale about a carrying

case? I never heard of it.

>> Neither did I. It's a good idea.

>> But you told Mr. Henry.

>> I not only told Henley, I also told the

scarab. When you said my phone had been

busy, I realized someone had been in the

apartment. I searched and found a radio

dicttoraph concealed in the bookcase.

>> Then they think

>> just what I want him to think that we're

depending on the phone located to trace

it. So they won't expect us to try any

other scheme.

>> So that's it.

>> Yes. And as soon as we learn where to

leave the money, I'll start. You go to

Henley's, pick up the case and take it

to the location designated.

[music]

Heat. Heat.

>> [music]

>> Heat.

Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> calling number three. Calling number

three.

[music]

>> Okay, come in.

>> The girl came out alone and left the

case.

>> I'll get it. Drive the car around to the

other entrance.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

[music]

>> Take this case and drop it down the

shaft at the end of the tunnel. Okay.

>> [music]

>> Get your hands up, Max.

[music]

All

>> [music]

>> right.

[music]

Come on.

[music]

Come on.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

It's all here.

>> Yeah, I took it right from under Captain

America's nose and finished him off at

the same time. You should have gone

another shot to make seven.

>> Anyhow, we got the money and outsmarted

the district attorney.

>> Perhaps Group is checking now.

>> You were right. The money is hot.

>> District Attorney tricks scarab.

Extortioner money useless. The district

attorney's office has just announced

that the extortion money delivered by JC

Henley, wealthy oil man, to the criminal

gang headed by [music] the Scarab is

useless to them. The serial number on

every bill is listed. Banks and business

houses have been notified to keep a

sharp lookout and phone the police at

once should any other money be

presented. A list of the serial numbers

will be found on page three.

In my last note to Henley, I warned him

he would suffer if he fails to obey my

instructions.

Now I shall demonstrate to him what it

means to disobey the scarab.

>> Madson, proceed with our original plan.

>> Yes, sir.

>> How soon can you be ready to strike?

>> By tonight.

After tonight, Henry will be glad to pay

any price I demand in spite of all the

protection he can get from the district

attorney.

And although your trick to prevent the

use of the money was successful, you

will soon learn how dangerous it is to

disregard the scarab's orders. Scar,

>> when did you get this note?

>> To have slipped under my door about an

hour ago. You know, I was a fool to take

your advice. I should have paid the

money without any strings and had it all

over with.

>> What assurance do you have that the

scarab would have stopped with one

demand? Once you start paying extortion

money, there's no end to it.

>> But this second note doesn't ask for

money. It just threatens me. Oh, I want

to help you, but Well, I've got to

consider my own safety.

>> I've considered that, too. And Mater is

to keep you right here in my own

apartment under guard. But neither you

nor any member of that man expedition

can be really safe until the scarab and

his gang are run to Earth.

>> Of course, you're right. It's a hopeless

task.

>> Not exactly.

>> This was in the pocket of the man found

at the mine.

>> Just a card from a used car lot. It

isn't much of a clue.

>> No, but it does indicate that the dead

man has had some connections with the

used car lot.

You're the manager,

>> right? I'm God, district attorney.

>> Oh, sit down. Thank you. What's on your

mind? Have you ever seen this man?

>> Why, yes. I sold him a truck the other

day. What type?

>> Panel job. I've got the specifications

right here. Funny thing about it, too,

he had me looking for several days. Had

to be just right.

Nothing else would do here.

18 ft long, 5 1/2 wide, eight high,

double doors in the back with 12-in

window in each.

>> License number

>> XM7643.

>> Was it in condition to be driven away?

>> No, my toe car delivered it to a garage

in the other side of town.

>> Which garage?

>> I don't know. The night man made the

delivery. I'll ask him when he comes on

tonight.

Call me the address of that garage as

soon as you can. I'll be waiting in my

office. Sure.

>> So far, the only clue we have is the

license number. Now, what?

>> Hello? Just a moment. It's for you,

Chief.

>> Hello.

>> Hello, Mr. Gardner.

I have the information you want. It's

Martin's Garage on Fifth Street.

That's right, Martin's Garage.

Take it easy with this.

All right. Eight.

This sure looks like one of the real

company trucks.

>> Yeah, good job.

>> Looks exactly like the one used at

Henley's plant.

>> Hurry up. I'm supposed to be on my way

to the oil plant now.

>> Hey, what about Barton?

>> He's getting the blueprints. I'll pick

him up on the way. Slide the door back,

will you?

There.

>> [screaming]

[music]

>> Hello.

>> Hello. What can I do for you?

>> I'm the district attorney. I'm looking

for a large panel truck.

>> Well, we don't sell trucks. We only fix

them. You misunderstand me. A large

panel truck was towed in here the other

day for repairs. The license number is

XM7643.

>> Oh, yeah. It needed a new motor and we

didn't have any, so we turned down the

job. The owner took it someplace else.

>> You don't know where it was taken, do

you?

>> No, I don't.

>> And you didn't do anything at all to it?

>> No, not a thing.

>> You don't mind if I look around, do you?

>> Oh, go ahead. Help yourself. Thanks.

Heat. Heat.

No.

Pick it up.

TR coming.

>> Get inside. Phone for some of our men.

Check the place carefully.

>> Is the truck in there? No, but they

sentenced a loop at the name of Henley's

Technic Gas Oil Company. So, they must

be planning to attack his [music] plan.

I've got to get out there right away.

>> Hey, wait a minute.

>> I've never seen you before. New man.

>> Yeah, I'll have to see your pass.

Where do we hook them in?

Connect it into this pipe.

The nitro gas will feed through these

pipes into every building in the plant.

Wait,

[music] there's 200 lb pressure on this

line. I'll close the master valves.

>> [music]

>> Turn up the fire blast.

The steam will carry the nitro gas into

every building in the plant. [music] As

soon as the pressure hits 350 lb, the

gas will ignite and the whole place will

blow up. Let's get out of here. Open up

that master valve.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

Heat.

[music]

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Despite the attempt to blow up the

entire Henley Technic gas works. Only

one of the buildings was destroyed

thanks to the timely arrival of Captain

America.

>> You should be proud of yourself.

Captain America has made a fool of you

on every job you attempt. We did our

best, but Helen must have disobeyed your

orders and squealled to the DA.

>> Yes, Mr. Henley has consistently ignored

my warnings.

But I'm not beaten yet. This defeat

cannot go unchallenged or none of the

remaining members of the expedition will

fear the scarab.

>> What will you do?

Eliminate Henley right under the

district attorney's nose.

>> Impossible. Henley's kept under close

guard in the DA's apartment. There is no

chance of even getting near him.

>> We don't have to be near him. Thanks to

a weapon devised by the ancient Mayan

warriors.

>> You mean the Senari blow gun?

>> Exactly.

Our native Mayan agent, Zula, is an

excellent mouthful with a blow gun.

We will post him where he will have an

unobstructed view to the entrance of the

district attorney's apartment. [music]

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

>> Look here, Mr. Gardner. I've had about

enough of this confinement.

>> Your life is still in danger. You're

here for your own safety. Oh, hang the

safety. I'm neglecting important

business. I'll accept full

responsibility in case of further

trouble, but you must permit me to go to

my office.

>> Very well, Mr. Hley. Only I insist that

my men accompany you.

>> Thanks. I'll be only too glad to have

them.

>> Clancy, you stay here.

>> Yes, sir.

[music]

Bring your car around in front of the

building. He'll take Mr. Henley to his

office. I'll follow in my car.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> What's that thing? A poison dart with

your name on it. This should convince

you that you're still marked for debt.

Attempt

on life of JC Henley industrious foil.

DA to investigate origin of ancient

poison dart weapon.

H

what if that smart DA traces a blow gun

here to the museum? That's hardly

possible. Professor Grayson was the only

one who knew I had it in my possession.

He died over two years ago.

Now, Madson, we have nothing to fear

from the district attorney.

[music]

>> What is it, man?

>> The district attorney is on his way in.

>> All right, I'll be ready for him.

>> Get out of sight.

>> [music]

>> Come in.

>> Hello, doctor.

>> Hello, Mr. Garvey. What brings you here?

>> I have a clue which may lead to the man

who made the attack on Mr. Henry's life.

>> Yes, I heard about it in the papers. A

shocking exhibition of barbers.

>> Fortunately, Mr. Henry escaped, and he's

now safely on his way to a secret

destination. We got the man of fire. But

this weapon,

>> ever see anything like it?

>> A singari blow gun used by the ancient

Mayan tribe as in primitive warfare. A

valuable collector's item, Mr. Gardner.

>> Any idea who might have had such a

thing?

>> No. No. The only person who could have

helped you was Professor Grayson, an

authority on darts and blue guns.

Unfortunately, he died several years

ago.

>> Yes, I know that. I've already wired

Professor Grayson's family, hoping they

might know someone who can help me.

Well, I hope you're successful, Mr. God.

>> Thanks, detective.

>> Good day. Bye.

[music]

>> Shine, mister. All right, sir.

>> [music]

>> I hoped I'd brought you here. We just

received a long-distance call from

Robert Grayson in Nortridge.

>> Robert Grayson?

>> The professor's grandson. He's deeply

interested in the blow gun attack made

on Mr. Henry, and he offered us his

help. Young Grayson has made a close

study of his grandfather's work. He's

sure he can identify the blun and

probably tell us who owned it.

>> Fine. I'll arrange to have a charted

plane ready at Central Airport tomorrow

morning, and you can find a weapon in

Northridge yourself. I'll pick a rain

check on that shine, son. Keep the

change.

[music]

[music]

>> Here's Mark.

>> Here's some dope on the DA. He and the

girl are going to try and have Grayson's

grandson identify the blue gun. She's

flying a chartered plane to Northridge

from Central Airport tomorrow morning.

>> That puts you in the spot. We're all in

a fight. I thought you said that weapon

would never be traced here. Grayson's

grandson. I hadn't considered his taking

[music] the old man's place.

>> We'd better do something before the blow

gun reaches Northridge.

>> We're going to do something before that

plane leaves Central Airport. [music]

We're in the DA's office to check on

that plane he ordered yesterday.

>> It's on the field. You want to see it?

>> Yes.

>> Right this way.

[music]

>> Tie him up and put him in there. I'll

check with the boss. Right.

>> [music]

>> Calling H1. Calling H1. Z1. Calling H1.

>> This is H1. Come in.

>> We're all set. Plane is ready. The

mechanic's taken care of.

>> Good. You'll have plenty of time to

install the bomb.

>> I'll have it wired in the plane before

the DA gets here.

>> [music]

>> I'm the district attorney. Is my plane

ready?

>> Yes, sir. She's out on the field and

ready to go.

>> Fine.

>> [music]

>> Soon as the motor starts, that bomb

mechanism starts operating.

>> And when the clock makes 10 revolutions,

everything will go up.

>> Come on. We got to look busy.

[music]

>> Good luck, Gail.

>> I'll make it. All right. Bye. Bye.

Heat.

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

>> I wonder what's keeping the DA. We

better find out.

[music]

It's Captain America.

[music]

>> [music]

>> What is it?

Heat. Hey, Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> There's a time bomb in the plane that

just took off.

What's the radio wavelength of that

plane?

>> 1575 mega. Thanks.

[music]

>> [bell]

>> Calling Gail Richards. Calling Gail

Richards. Come in, Gail.

>> This is Gail. Go ahead.

>> There's a time bomb in your plane. Bail

out. Bail out.

>> Okay, Grant.

[music]

>> [screaming]

>> Scarab must have feared the blow gun

would lead directly to him or he

wouldn't have gone to such extremes to

destroy it.

>> He certainly did a thorough job. There

wasn't even a fragment of it left in the

wreckage. I don't think those two

prisoners will help us much. They're

just two smalltime thugs hired by Matson

for that particular job.

>> I wonder if the Scarab ever heard that

the police make plaster of Paris copies

of all important pieces of evidence.

>> But we didn't have time to make a

replica of that blow gun.

>> I know that, but the Scarab doesn't.

We can let the news leak out through the

underworld that we have an exact

duplicate from which Grayson can

identify the owner of the original. And

I'm willing to bet it won't be long

before the scarab hears about it.

[music]

>> Go ahead, man.

>> Number [music] 31 reports. The DA has a

plaster model of the blow gun. He's

required Grayson to come here to

identify the owner. That's all.

>> A model? Why did they make a model of

it? Routine procedure. I suppose this

calls for action. We have no time to

lose. We must find out where Grayson

will go when he arrives. Put every

available man on the job. Check

reservations on every train, bus, and

plane coming into the city. Find out

about all reservations in all the

hotels. Get started immediately.

>> This is a good reproduction, Wolf.

Should serve our purpose. But I'd like

to see somebody translate those fake

Mayan hieroglyphics I painted on it.

district attorney's office. Yes,

commissioner. He's right here.

>> Yes, they fell for it, Grant. A man just

asked about Grayson at the Hotel

Metropole, and they've told him that he

reserved room 504 for this afternoon.

>> Fine. That's just what I hope to hear.

Have you got a man at the Metropole?

>> Yes. Donovan is taking the door man's

place.

>> All right, leave him there, but don't

have anyone else around. I want them to

be able to get away with the blow gun so

we can follow them to the scarab.

We better give them a little time to get

organized. Then we'll deliver this right

into their hands.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> What makes the tube explode? You press

the doorbell and on the second chime,

the wire will burn too, causing the tube

to drop and break. The gas spreads

rapidly and will knock out anyone in the

room in a few seconds.

>> Anything new, gentlemen?

>> Yes. Manson and two others went in a few

minutes ago. One of them stayed in the

lobby, a lookout, I guess, and the

others went up to the room.

>> What about their car parked around the

corner?

>> Drive around and watch their car. If

they should leave before I can get back

trailer.

Yes.

Okay, [music] we'll take care of him.

The DA is coming up here alone. He's

carrying a long tubular case. A blow gun

must be in it.

>> Why is he coming before Grace gets

>> I don't know, but he's got the blow gun.

That's all we want. Come on.

[music]

>> [music]

>> birthday.

[music]

Hallelujah. [music]

[music]

[music]

Mother

[music]

heat. [music]

This is it. I'll take the blow gun off

the back wave. As soon as the gas

clears, you go in and finish the DA

quietly and report to the scar. Right.

Heat.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Heat.

>> [music]

[music]

>> Maxon drove out of the alley. I'm

Richard Doctor. I'm here to take my car.

Thanks.

Calling Gail Richards. Calling Gail

Richards.

>> I'm in Grass.

>> Where are you?

>> Going out Jefferson Road. Matson's about

a quarter of a mile ahead of me.

>> Don't get too close. I'm following you

in Dunovan's car. Keep me posted.

>> Right.

>> [music]

>> Calling Grant Gardner. Calling back

gardener.

>> Come in, Gail.

>> He just turned off towards that old barn

east of the river.

>> I know the place. Drive past it, then

double back and keep an eye on it.

>> I understand.

>> Don't start anything unless you

absolutely have to.

I'll have this fixed in a minute. I'll

hurry it up.

[music]

>> Calling H1. Calling H1.

Come in, M3. Did you get the blow gun?

>> Yes, everything's okay.

>> I'm not so sure. Norton hasn't reported

in yet.

>> He hasn't. I better go back to the hotel

and find out what happened.

>> Norton would have got in trouble. I'm

going back to look for him.

>> You're staying right here, Matt.

Back up.

>> You, too.

Tie him up.

>> That was quick and easy. As far as she's

concerned, yes. But she worked with

Captain America and he's probably on his

way here now. We have too much stuff

belonging to the museum stored here, and

we can't take a chance of letting anyone

find it.

It's better a powder chain. We'll blow

up the whole works and the girl with it.

[music]

[music]

All set.

>> [music]

[music]

>> Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Heat.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Help!

[music]

Help!

Heat. Heat.

Heat.

[music]

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

destruction of the barns voiled all

chances of tracing scavs men.

>> Oh, Gail,

>> have you gentlemen seen this?

>> Dr. Clinton Lyman, brother of the late

Professor Lyman, who was a victim of the

purple dead, will demonstrate his latest

invention at his home tonight. It is

said that this device will restore life

to plants and animals within certain

limits of time. Witnessing the

demonstration will be Lyman's fellow

members of the Mayan explorers club.

Boy, that's dynamite. The scarabs

attacks have been made only on members

of that club, and now they're

publicizing a meeting like that.

>> Looks like they're asking the scarab to

wipe them out.

[music]

>> Get me Dr. Clinton Lyman's home, please.

Hello.

Oh, I never intended that to get into

the papers. I simply mentioned it at a

private lunchon at my club.

>> I advise you to cancel tonight's

demonstration.

>> Oh, no, no, that's impossible.

>> And you're only inviting disaster for

yourself and your associates.

>> No, I don't really think so. If it would

relieve your mind, why not attend my

demonstration?

>> Thanks, I will. I'll be there with

[music] my assistant, Miss Richards.

>> These scientists don't seem to realize

their danger from this car.

[music]

>> Have you seen this?

>> Yes, I know all about it. I had lunch at

the Mayan Explorers Club and I'm among

those invited to Lyman's house.

>> Is there anything to this perpetual life

machine? We will find out tonight. Lyman

will try and bring a dog back to life.

[music] And the Humane Society is

cooperating with the experiment. If his

device works, [music]

I must have it.

I've always dreamed of an elixir that

will give me power over death itself.

[music]

>> You'll be there yourself.

>> How can you possibly?

>> Oh, it's relatively simple. Dinner

should be over at 8:45.

About that time, the truck from the

Humane Society should arrive at Lyman's

residence.

[music]

Remember, don't do a thing until you're

sure the demonstration's a success.

Right. [music] Jerk is waiting in his

car outside. He'll cover us in case

we're trailed.

>> What's beautiful, Rose?

>> This morning they were withered and

dead. My machine restored them to life.

>> M.

>> Can the machine be used to restore human

life?

I've never tried it, but I'm convinced

it will.

That must be the men from the Humane

Society. Excuse me.

[music]

Put it here, please.

Now, if you wait in the attic room,

[music]

[music]

[music]

well, speaking broadly, gentlemen,

the principle of machine is based on the

diiaothermic method of inducing fever by

high temperature. [music]

This results in the electronic

resuscitation of the circulatory system.

It works in conjunction with this serum

which I inject into the vital organs.

[music]

Of

[music]

course, if a subject has been dead too

long, I cannot expect success.

His

eyes are open.

>> Gentlemen, I believe the experiment is a

success.

>> Wonderful. A miracle.

Congratulations, doctor, on your great

contribution to science.

>> Thank you.

>> Here, dog.

>> I'll get him.

[music]

>> Hold it, everybody. What? Why? What?

What is this?

>> Get away from that table.

Keep him covered till I get back to help

you with Lyman. Get over against that

wall. [music]

Something's gone wrong. Get away from

here. I'll [music] pick up Durk and

we'll take care of L.

[music]

[music]

>> Be sure that no one leaves this house.

>> Right.

>> What is the meaning of all this? I don't

lose all

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

What happened?

>> Two mask men broke in, tied us up, and

took Dr. Lyman away. Dr. Meldder was

hurt trying to resist them. He tore the

mask off one man. It was Maxon. I didn't

see the other man's face, but if I ever

see him again, I'll know him.

[music]

>> He'll be all right. Phone the

commissioner to send out some detectives

from the identification bureau. They

might be able to identify that man I

shot and give us a clue to the scar.

[music] Lyman's at a research laboratory

and hunt cut through with the machine

safely. We really are parts of DA this

time.

>> Not entirely. He found a watchman's key

on Rick's body, and it won't take him

long to trace it.

>> Where did Rick work?

>> He was a night watchman at the Collins

gravel pits. We've been using the office

there as a meeting place at night.

>> Well, go there immediately and destroy

any evidence that might point to me

before the district attorney gets there.

Or wait, I have a better plan. The one

that will remove the evidence and also

the district attorney if he [music] goes

there.

Take the [music] plunger off about 200

yd. And be sure you keep the wire out of

sight.

And pick a spot where we can see the

shack [music] clearly. We want to see

who goes into it before we blow it up.

>> I'll jump off about 100 yards from the

entrance. Keep going. You know what to

do.

I heard a car pull up outside.

>> It's all right. We're ready. [music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> It's only a girl.

>> Yeah, she's the one who works with

Captain America.

[music]

>> Shall I blow it?

>> No. Wait a minute. Captain America might

show up, too. He'd never let her come

out here alone.

>> You're right. Get your hands up.

[music]

[music]

Hey.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Heat.

[music]

Heat.

[music]

Heat.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> wise men.

>> He's badly hurt but still alive. We'll

have to get him to a doctor right away

if we want to save him and find a scar.

Bart Matson, who was captured last night

by Captain America after a desperate

fight, has been positively identified as

the criminal who abducted Dr. Lyman and

stole his world famous life restoring

machine. Fatally injured in the battle,

Matson is now in the home sanitarium on

the verge of death. Attending physicians

hope that he may revive sufficiently to

speak. If he does, the district attorney

is anxious to question him about that

master criminal, the scarab.

Mets won't talk even dying.

>> I know that, but he's our most valuable

man. If he dies, we'll have to change

all our plans.

>> No, we won't.

>> As a matter of fact, I plan to get his

body before it reaches the mall.

>> But Maxon's dead body can be of no use

to us.

>> No, but restore to life it can.

I'll make arrangements to recover the

body, and when we do, I'll force Dr.

Lyman to perform an experiment. that

will amaze even the district attorney.

>> What's the latest on net?

>> It's getting worse. The doctors have

lost all hope of saving.

>> Oh, yes, Commissioner.

>> Dr. Black just phoned me from the

sanitarium. Matson is dead. I've ordered

the guards removed and the county morg

will pick up the body.

>> Well, that's unfortunate.

Max's death robs us to the best lead we

ever had to the scarab, but the search

must go on for Dr. Lman. put every

available man on the job.

>> Okay, Grant,

>> we better go down to the sanitarium and

talk to Dr. Black. It's just possible

that Maxon made some delirious remarks

which may help us locate Dr. Lyman.

Cut it off.

As soon as my men cover Matson's body,

it will be brought here. You will

resurrect him with your life restoring

mission. But I didn't construct this

machine to bring a murderer back to

life. And besides, it would take a

million volts of electrical energy

before this machine would be effective

on a man. But fortunately, I read your

comments on the operation of your

machine, and I've been able to supply

everything you may require.

Come, I'll show you.

Hold up the panel.

This apparatus, Dr. Lyman, is capable of

generating all the electricity you can

possibly need.

Set the control for 1 million volts.

Throw the generator switch.

[music]

If you refuse to revive Matson, your

last moments will be spent in there. Dr.

Yes. Oh, yes. Rubber.

Very well. We'll be ready.

You won't have long to wait, doctor. My

men reported the morg truck has just

arrived at the home sanitarium.

[music]

I achieve.

>> What's the trouble?

>> Get out.

Open up the truck.

If only Madden had talked.

>> We still have a chance. Some of his

friends may try to claim the body. If

they do, I'll have them trail. We'll go

to the mor and make the necessary

arrangements.

[music]

[music]

All right, you two start walking and

don't look back.

[music]

Well, that's a joke from the county

model.

[music]

>> Look out. Don't step there. Something

written on the ground.

1 Z7744.

>> That must be the license number of the

killer's car. This man must have written

it before he died. I'll have Davis check

on that.

GG calling WD. GG calling WD.

>> Come in GG.

>> The mall wagon was hijacked. An

automobile with the license number

1D7744

may be involved. Have the commissioner

send out a general alarm to locate the

car, but make no arrests. I'll handle

this case myself. I'm on my way back to

the office now.

>> Okay, chief. I just want to verify this

number. 1 B7744.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Get the machine ready.

[music]

[music]

If Madson does not revive, Dr. Lyman,

your body will be used in the next

experiment.

Turn the generator on to full capacity.

How long will this take? Well, it'll be

some time before I'll know. This man has

been dead for hours.

The commissioner just phoned. That car

belongs to the Electronic Researchers

Limited. They've located it in front of

the terminal building where that company

has its office and shop. Fine. That's

all I want to know.

>> [music]

>> Well, that should be enough for now.

Turn off the generator.

>> [music]

>> He's ready for the serum now.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> Captain America.

[music]

How much longer will it take you to

revive?

Well, only a few seconds, but I hope by

that time a Captain America will have

captured both of you.

[music]

His eyelids are fluttering.

[music]

Let's get away.

[music]

Get out of the window, Max. [music]

[music]

>> I'll cover you till you get down. Wait

the alley.

[music]

Pick up the machine and follow him.

[music]

Okay.

[music]

Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> Heat.

Heat.

A dead man has been brought back to

life. This astonishing news came from

the district attorney's office today

when it was announced here that Bart

Matson, the notorious Garrett henchman

who died yesterday was resurrected by

Dr. Lyman's life restoring machine.

While there are no known witnesses to

the actual operation, Matson was seen

escaping from an electrical laboratory

in which the body of Dr. Lyman was found

in the midst of the wreckage of his

machine.

>> You should be thankful, Matson. You're

the only authentic case of modern times

of a man who has returned from the dead.

>> I owe you a lot for that. Too bad Wyman

smashed the machine.

>> Yes, it's unfortunate. However, we've

destroyed another enemy.

>> Don't forget that Captain America turned

Durk over to the police. They'll slap a

murder charge on him.

>> Oh, I don't think so. The only witness

is Captain America, and he can't testify

without revealing his identity. If he

does that, we should be compensated for

the risk we are taking. Durk might talk

if I put the screws on. No,

>> I'm taking all precautions. [music]

Our lawyer has gone to see him. He'll

warn Durk [music] to keep silent.

>> Hello, Grant. Did you get anything out

of Durk?

>> Not yet, but I will. Durk will crack up

when he's charged with murder. [music]

>> But you can't make a murder charge think

you have any witnesses. All you can

prove is that Durk was present at the

time of Dr. Lyman's death. Any smart

lawyer will smash your case in no time.

>> But Captain America will

>> Captain America was unquestionably a

witness. But you can't produce him. I

probably won't need to. Dr. Lyman was

abducted from his home along with his

life restoring device. His body was

found beside the smash machine. Now, if

I can prove that Dirk was the unknown

mass man who helped Maxon with the

abduction, I'll convict him of murder.

>> But you can't prove anything. Gail

Richards, your assistant, is the only

witness who made a positive

identification of Durk as [music] one of

the abductors. Her unsupported testimony

will not be sufficient in court.

>> I may be able to back up Gail's

testimony. There's still one more

witness. May I use the phone?

>> Help yourself.

[music]

>> Deputy Dr. Malver at the Drum Museum.

>> Yes, Carter. Is there something I can do

for you?

>> I hope so. We have a prisoner here who

we believe is one of Lyman's murderers.

>> Now, we'll have a case against him if

you can testify that he was one of

Lyman's abductors.

>> But uh but he was masked. I only saw the

man that Miss Richards called Madson.

>> I understand that. But we'll put a mask

on the prisoner and there may be

something some gesture or some mannerism

that you may recognize. At any rate,

it's worth the trial. Now, could you

arrange to be in my office at 2:00 this

afternoon?

>> Of course. And I hope you have the right

man.

[music]

>> What news, counselor?

>> The district attorney is going to spring

a surprise witness to identify Dirk as

one of Dr. Lyman's abductors.

>> I know all about that. I've just talked

with the district attorney. As a matter

of fact, I have to be the surprise

witness.

>> You? Excellent. That will knock that

case into a cockp. I'll get a habius

corpus.

>> On the contrary, I shall identify Durk

as being one of the abductors.

>> Identify him? Well, you can't do that.

Durk will squeal. If he thinks he's

being framed to take a murder app, you

tell everything he knows.

>> Exactly. He become a danger to my

organization.

I've devised a little plan that will

take care of him and the district

attorney at the same time.

Return to Doug at once. Tell him he'll

be released if he obeys my instructions

implicitly.

I'll be present when he's brought him to

the district attorney's office. And

Miss Richard says when Matson attacked

you, you tore off his mask. That is

true. But neither of us saw the face of

the other man. The man you're about to

see is wearing the same mask you took

from Matson. Miss Richards has

identified him. We hope you can

corroborate her testimony.

>> All right, Davis, bring him in.

[music]

>> No, I'm sure this is not the one.

>> Quite right, doctor. This man is one of

my operatives. Bring in the next.

You understand, doctor? We've got to be

absolutely sure. [music] We don't want

your judgment influenced by your

friendship alignment.

>> Of course, my opinion will be without

prejudice. I assure you

this unquestionably is the man who

wooted Matson in the raid on Lyman's

house.

>> That's a lie. You're trying to train me.

>> Are you willing to identify this man

under oath positively? That's good

enough to convict. Book him for murder.

>> Murder? You can't do that.

>> Suppose I talk. What'll I get? You all

name the scarab. I'll accept a plea of

guilty of seconddegree murder.

>> All right.

Scarab was that Lyman himself. Oh,

that's a posit.

>> The man's crazy.

>> London was a soul of honor. You might

just as well accuse me of being a

scarab. That trick won't work. You can't

save your neck by accusing a dead man.

>> It's true. Wyman [music] was using his

machine to bring Matson back to life.

>> Why did Matson kill him?

>> How can I tell what a man will do who's

just been resurrected from the dead?

>> We'll have to have more evidence than

just your word.

>> I can prove it, but I won't talk before

this guy, whoever he is.

>> All right, if you'll excuse us, doctor,

and thanks to your help. Glad to get

glad.

>> Now talk. What's your evidence? Lyman's

papers and a list of all his agents.

They're hidden in his house.

>> Lyman's house is thoroughly searched

before it was closed up.

>> You didn't know the scar. There are

secret compartments in his house that

your caps could never find. Take me

there and I'll show you.

>> I think you're lying, but I'll call your

bluff and take you to Lion's [music]

house.

See that you don't fail this time. Dare

to serve his purpose is of no further

use to us. He and Gardner must be

destroyed.

>> Leave it to me. I'll drop them the

minute they come through the door. Not

quite so quickly. Before they die, let

them know that theirs is the fate of all

who attempt to thwart the scar.

Da is driving up in front with Jacob.

Good. I'll wait in the car.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Then where you are, gardener.

>> Good work, Matson. I know the scarab

wouldn't let me down.

>> I acted double crosser. When you

threatened to squeal, you signed your

own death warrant. As for you, Mr. Da,

you're finally going to pay the penalty

for interfering with a scarab.

Down.

[music]

[bell]

[music]

Okay.

>> [music]

>> Hallelujah.

[music]

[music]

[music]

Heat. Heat. [music]

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> Take care of anyone who follows us.

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Oh my god.

[music]

My car was smashed and the scarabs

[clears throat] agents escaped.

>> GF Helman, the railroad president's on

the phone, chief. He's calling by a

radio phone from his private car in the

Westland limited.

>> Helman,

>> wasn't he one of the principal backers

of the Mayan expedition?

>> That's right.

>> I'll take the call here.

I've made a remarkable discovery. A clay

tablet which I received from the last

Mayan expedition was dropped and broken

yesterday and exposed a copper plaque

etched in Mayan symbols. It's a portion

of a map showing the location of the

fabulous temple of emeralds in the lost

city of Zada. That's a dangerous

discovery, Mr. Hillman. The scarab will

stop at nothing to obtain that map.

>> That's why I'm calling you. A duplicate

stone tablet, undoubtedly containing the

missing portion of this map, was given

to Dr. Maldor, curator of the Drummond

Museum.

>> You both must be protected. Not to worry

about this to anyone. I'll arrange

reservations for you at a quiet hotel.

Plain clothesman will meet you at the

depot and escort you there. Meanwhile,

I'll contact Dr. Maler and warn him.

>> Thank you, Mr. Guard her. I'll take the

necessary precautions.

Goodbye.

>> What's he want to know?

>> He already knows too much.

Bring the bronze box from the display

case of the mayor exhibit.

I've been a fool.

The key to the secret wealth.

Half of a map to locate the temple had

been lying here in the museum under my

nose.

>> Half of a map. Has this been torn?

>> No, it was etched on a copper plate and

must have been broken in two parts for

better concealment.

Newman discovered one of them and is

taking it to the district attorney.

Ah,

That's it. All right.

>> It's worthless without Helman's p.

>> Of course, but I can overcome that

difficulty. I should discover Hillman's

whereabouts through my good friend,

District Attorney Gardner.

>> Come in.

>> Dr. Mer, you should come here without

proper police escort. I warned your

warning came too late.

I investigated the mayor exhibits as

soon as I heard from you. This case has

been opened and looted. It contain the

tablet referred to by human.

Any indication how the thief got in? Not

a sign. Who has handled this case? Only

my assistant Ruba and myself. Well, have

a seat, doctor. I'll have Davis check

this complete information.

Hello.

Hello. [music]

I'll let you know what we learned,

doctor. Meanwhile, I'll have the police

say to the museum for additional clues.

Fire. Can you tell him what happened?

>> Yes, I'll call him right away. Excuse

me, doctor. I s Goodbye.

Have you forgotten we're dining with Mr.

Hilman?

>> I'll be with you in a minute.

>> All right, let's go.

Hello.

Yes,

I'll bring them over right away.

Commissioner, he's just received a

police report on the museum, Robert, and

wants all confidential files brought to

him immediately. I'll have to go back to

the office and pick them up.

>> But what about our dinner engagement?

>> You go ahead. I'll try to join you

later.

Ready?

>> I'll let you know what we learned,

doctor. Meanwhile, I'll have the police

station at the museum for additional

clues. Fine. And you kill him. What

happened?

>> Yes. I'll call him right away. Excuse

me, doctor. I said it said goodbye

Mr. Hilton Hotel Metropol Sweet 504.

Here's your information.

Metropole Hotel, sweet 504.

That's all we need. Eat the jewel and

clear out fast.

film is at the hotel metropole suite

504. You know the plan. Get started.

>> Yes.

[music]

Thank you.

Excuse.

Hello.

Certainly. Mr. Gardener want you.

>> Thank you. Clancy speaking. One of the

scarabs men just broke into my office. I

don't know what he was after, but it

probably means they're trying

desperately to find Hillman. So, be

especially careful. I'm coming right

over.

Mr. The gardener can't arrive too soon

to take the occursive thing off my

hands.

[music]

>> That's probably the waiter.

>> Got a place I can hide that thing.

[music]

[music]

Sorry, bud. Just a formality. Go in.

[music]

What's the meaning of this? One peep out

of any of you and it'll be your last.

Get over here.

Turn around.

[music]

I have to cover that girl.

Put them in the closet.

Now, Mr. Helman, the scarab want the

other half of the treasure map. You may

tell the scatter, I'll not aid his

murderous plans, even at the risk of my

life. Not only your life, but safe. Take

care of those two.

Wait,

it's in the wall safe. Get it.

Watch him. If he tries any trick, let

him have it.

[music]

This looks like the real thing. All

right.

Now, we're taking you to a nice quiet

place where you can decipher both pieces

of this map for us. We'll pull out the

service entrance. Take a look in the

quarter and see if it's clear. [music]

Down.

[music]

[music]

Heat.

[music]

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

[music]

[music]

Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Captain America landed in the truck down

there. He may be alive.

>> We better clear out before he raises an

alarm. We got to take Hillman with us.

He's the only one that can decipher the

facts.

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

>> You're coming with us. If anyone tries

to stop us, you'll be the first to get

it.

[music]

Heat.

[music]

Hey, heat. Hey, heat.

[music]

Those

men took Hillman away with them.

>> Captain America tried to trail us, but

we lost him.

>> So Hillman is resting comfortably at the

farm.

>> He'll be in shape to talk by morning. I

wonder how Captain America found out we

were at Hilman's hotel.

>> I think I know.

One of my agents reported that the man

we sent to the district attorney's

office [music] for the electro recorder

was killed.

His body is in the morg.

>> And the DA must have the electro

recorder with your voice on it.

>> The sound was recorded on a magnetic

wire. When he was played back, all sound

was eradicated. There was no identifying

mark of a mechanism.

We have nothing to worry about from the

district attorney.

The man I found here must have thrown

this out the window. I picked it up in

the street below.

Seems to be a recording device of some

kind.

>> Yes, and it may have been planted in

this office. Check it over thoroughly,

Walter.

>> All right, chief. Give you a full report

in the morning. Bye.

>> Let's hope we get [music] a lead to this

scar.

>> [music]

>> It's Matson and the scarab is with him.

>> Dr. Maldor. So you are the scarab?

Yes, I am the scarab, the murderer of

Lyman and Dodge. And I didn't come to

discuss that. Let's get down to

business, Hillman.

I must learn the location of the lost

temple of emeralds.

You will suffer the same fate as your

associates unless you decipher these

plarks for me.

I won't do it. You'll never get your

criminal hand to that fabulous wealth.

>> You're very headstrong.

>> But there are ways of making you talk.

Tie him up to that chandelier.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> There'll be plenty of time to get the

information I want. There'll be no

interruption from Captain America or the

district attorney. Now,

>> [music]

>> What'd you find out?

>> Well, there were no identifying marks on

the part, but I found a fingerprint on

one of the magnetic coils.

>> Good. Now we're getting somewhere.

>> Definitely. I identified the fingerprint

as that of Vet Graham. He runs a radio

repair shop at 32 South Street. Here's

his record.

Arrested three times on suspicion of

robbery and receiving stolen goods.

Dismissed each time for lack of

evidence. Well, this time we really have

some evidence.

>> I hope it helps us find human.

>> We'll soon find out. I'll force Graham's

hand before he learns we have a

fingerprint to convict him.

Get in touch with the chief operator at

the telephone company. Have a cut into

the line at Graham's radio shop.

Hello.

Just a minute.

>> I'll talk.

Cut him down. Graham's on the phone.

>> Yes, Graham. What is it?

>> The district attorney dropped in with

that electro recorder.

He couldn't figure it out. I told him

I'd never seen anything like it.

>> Was he suspicious?

>> I don't think so. He just seemed to be

checking around the radio shops.

>> All right. Let me know if you find out

anything else.

You may have fractured his skull. Your

stupidity will delay my learning the

secret of those fls. Stretch him out the

couch, boys. Get my hat and coat. We're

going [music] back to town.

[music]

>> Yes, offic.

Thank you.

[music]

Calling Grant Gardner. Calling Grant

Gardner.

>> Yes. Okay. I'll come in.

>> The chief operator reports that Graham

just made a phone call to the old Watson

farm off Riverside Lane.

>> Was Hillman's name mentioned?

>> No, he only talked about your checking

on that recording device.

>> Fine. I'll reopen negotiations with Mr.

Graham.

>> [music]

>> You're under arrest.

>> What for? For manufacturing that

recorder. Your fingerprint was found on

a coil.

>> All right. I made it.

>> I sold it to a stranger. [music]

>> Yes. The stranger you just called at the

Watson farm.

>> How'd you find out? Never mind that. You

better talk and talk fast. Is Hillman at

that farm?

>> Get around behind here

in the back room.

[music]

>> [music]

>> That'll hold you for a while. I'm going

to investigate that farm.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Calling H1. Calling H1. This is Graham.

Calling H1.

>> Come in, Graeme. This is Gruber.

>> The DA's got me tied up in my shop. He's

on his way to the Watson farm.

>> Warn the Scarab.

>> I'll phone the farm. Then I'll send

someone out to release you.

Calling MA. Calling MA. Calling MA. This

is Gruber.

>> Come in. What's the trouble?

>> The DA got the goods on Graham. He's on

his way to the farm right now. Tried to

phone him there, but no one answers.

Shall I try again?

>> It's no use. The phone's out of order.

There's no way to warn them.

>> Can you beat the DA to the palm?

>> No, it's impossible. Call my pilot. Tell

him to have the plane ready to take off.

Instruct him to load the bomb rack.

Human knows that I'm a scar. There's

never live to talk. We've got to fly

there and bomb the house.

>> Yes, sir.

>> I better phone headquarters.

We're coming to the house now.

>> No.

Heat. Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

This is our last bomb we mustn't miss.

GF Hilman, wealthy railroad president,

was rescued today by Captain America

from the scabb's agents, who bombed a

farmhouse where he was being held

prisoner. Suffering from a brain injury,

he was rushed to a hospital, the name of

which the district attorney refuses to

divulge,

saying they'll be kept a secret to

protect Hillman. If Hillman does regain

consciousness, you'll tell them that you

are the scatter. He must been killed

before he could talk.

>> How? Only the DA and Captain America

know where he is. It

>> is obvious that the district attorney

and Captain America are the same man.

When Graham phoned from the radio shop,

he said that the district attorney was

on his way to the Watson farm. Yet,

Captain America was the one who reached

there. That doesn't locate Hillman

[music] for us. Gail Richards will.

>> How is he?

>> In bad shape. I wired for a famous brain

surgeon. He was just signing off on a

hunting trip when his office caught him.

He's driving back and should be here by

5:00. Here's their reply.

>> He says he's coming here to the office.

>> Yes. I couldn't take a chance to let

anyone know which hospital is in. When

the doctor arrives, I'll drive him

there. In the meantime, you go to the

hospital. Stay right beside Hill. In the

event that he regains consciousness, try

and get a statement, even for a moment.

Understand?

>> Right.

>> [music]

>> Keep quiet and dry before I tell you.

>> Where too?

>> The Drummond Museum.

>> It's good to see you, Miss Ricketts. Be

seated.

>> Dr. Miller, why was I brought?

Perhaps this will explain.

[music] It

>> explained a lot. You're the scarab.

>> Yes, it's your misfortune. I had to let

you know. But I need some information.

Sit down.

Tell me, where are they keeping Hilda?

If I knew, I wouldn't tell you.

Fortunately, only the district attorney

knows.

>> I had thought you would say that, but I

have a means of making you tell me the

truth.

This contains an extract grew from a

jungle flower, which is a very efficient

truth serum. Under its influence, you

would tell me anything I want to know.

Unfortunately for you, the effects never

wear off, and you will spend the rest of

your life in an insane asylum, a

hopeless.

And now, M. Richards.

>> Wait,

I'll talk.

>> Go ahead, Miss Richards. And I warn you

to tell the truth.

>> I don't know which hospital Mr. Helman

is in, but the district attorney has

wired for a brain surgeon who was

driving here in his car. He will arrive

at the office at 5:00. From there, he's

to be taken to the hospital.

>> What is the surgeon's name?

>> Dr. Rodlin

Barracks.

>> Spell it.

R O D L A M B A R A C N.

>> Contact agent 33.

Tell him to use his name. Have to go to

the district attorney's office.

>> Mr. Gardner, I'm Dr. Rodlin Barracks.

>> How do you do, doctor? Would you have a

chair?

>> Thank you.

>> You arrived earlier than I expected.

>> I know. I received your wire about

Hillman and instead of driving all the

way, I managed to charter a plane.

>> I was very thoughtful of you. In a case

like this, time is important. Has

Hillman regained consciousness?

>> Sorry. No. That's alarming. I'll have to

make an examination at once. Uh, which

hospital is he in? The Crest View. I

would not have uh my associate's waiting

for my call. Uh, may I use your phone?

>> Certainly.

I'll dial it for you. What's the number?

Oak 2643.

>> Hello. Uh, get my surgical kit and meet

me at the Crest View Hospital on Woodlon

Avenue. Understand?

>> Got it. I'll take care of everything.

The men are waiting downstairs. One will

meet you in the lobby of the hospital in

case of trouble. The other will wait in

the getaway car. I'll be here when you

get back.

>> Very well. I'll start at once.

>> I'm sorry I can't go with you, doctor,

but I have some work to do. Please phone

in your report as soon as possible.

>> Of course, Mr. Gardner.

>> Thank you.

>> What's up? That man's an impostor. Only

Gail and I knew I'm expecting a brain

surgeon. And the man I wired for is Dr.

George Thomas.

>> Then Gail is in trouble.

>> Exactly. But there's a chance to find

her. I gave him the name of the wrong

hospital. I want you to phone the

commissioner, ask him to send a rating

party to the Cresview Hospital and pick

up Dr. Rodam Barretts and whoever's with

him. Meanwhile, I'm going to trace that

phone call he made.

This is the district attorney. I want

the address of Oak 2643.

Who's there?

>> The district attorney. Open up.

[music]

Where's Miss Richard? How would I know?

>> You know, all right. And about that

phony surge in Rodland barracks, too.

>> Pony? But the girl told us that she gave

you the wrong name.

She made this one up to warn me

and at the same time to tell me that

Maler is the scarab.

>> Malder, you're crazy.

Hey, how could you do that?

>> Rodam Barracks is Malder Scarab spelled

backward. C

A R A B M A L D O R.

Malder is a scarab. When Melda finds out

she double cross him, he'll kill her.

She'll have a horrible death. Well, you

know what? Shut up.

>> You won't find it out in time.

>> Yes.

>> The whole thing was a trap. The cops

were waiting at the hospital. Got the

others. I just managed to escape.

>> Hold the car there for a fast getaway.

We'll be out of the dispose of the girl.

So you lied to me. No one can do that

and live.

This looks a thousand years old, but it

isn't. A week ago, he was a living,

breathing man. But he disobeyed my

orders.

He was placed in this case. In a short

time, he became the withered mummy that

you see before you. And you'll be just

like that in a few minutes.

I'll get our valuables together while

you connect the mummy fine gas.

I'm afraid the district attorney will

hardly recognize Miss Richards when he

finds her. A withered mummy.

>> [music]

>> leaving. Mr. Scarab,

>> you arrived sooner than I expected, Mr.

District Attorney.

>> Where's Gail Richards?

>> Well, you'll never find her unless

Unless you're willing to exchange her

life for my freedom.

>> The scarab will have the pleasure of

turning on the gas himself.

>> Better make a deal, Captain America. In

a few minutes, we'll be too late to save

Miss Richards. Then she's in the

building. Tell me where she is.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

Heat.

Heat.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

>> [music]

>> Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> Thanks to Captain America, whom we now

know to be our fighting district

attorney, the Scarab and his murderous

gang pay the supreme penalty in the

electric chair at a stroke of midnight.

night tonight to review the scarabs

crimes.

>> No need to review them now. These

convictions definitely prove the crime

doesn't pay.

>> I want to say that the people of this

city owe a great deal to you, Mr.

District Attorney. Uh, Captain America.

>> Thank you. But we owe a great deal more

to Gail. Her cleverness took me off to

the scarab's identity.

>> But Captain America arrived in time to

capture the scarab. [music]

It's midnight.

The toll of doom for the [music] scarab.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

>> [music]