1 00:00:02,588 --> 00:00:05,453 [upbeat music] 2 00:00:10,113 --> 00:00:13,703 [church bells chiming] 3 00:00:29,615 --> 00:00:31,928 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 00:00:31,962 --> 00:00:33,895 and the love of God. 5 00:00:33,930 --> 00:00:36,933 And the fellowship of the Holy Ghost 6 00:00:36,967 --> 00:00:38,314 be with us all evermore. 7 00:00:39,177 --> 00:00:40,316 Amen. 8 00:00:40,350 --> 00:00:41,731 [Men] Amen. 9 00:00:50,015 --> 00:00:51,741 George Thomas Wilson? 10 00:00:53,501 --> 00:00:55,883 I am arresting you for the murder of your wife, 11 00:00:55,917 --> 00:00:58,368 Agatha Elizabeth Wilson. 12 00:00:59,887 --> 00:01:05,030 ["The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Theme"] 13 00:01:11,933 --> 00:01:13,797 [Announcer] In late Victorian times, 14 00:01:13,832 --> 00:01:16,421 there lived many detectives. 15 00:01:16,455 --> 00:01:18,906 The rivals of Sherlock Holmes. 16 00:01:41,066 --> 00:01:42,412 Murder trial in second week. 17 00:01:42,447 --> 00:01:44,242 Latest, junior counsel picked for England. 18 00:01:44,276 --> 00:01:45,415 Read all about it. 19 00:01:45,450 --> 00:01:46,451 Latest, latest. 20 00:01:46,485 --> 00:01:47,866 Murder trial in second week. 21 00:01:47,900 --> 00:01:50,040 Latest, junior counsel picked for England. 22 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:54,079 Oh, Mr. Dallas. 23 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:55,874 Oh, congratulations, Mr. Dallas. 24 00:01:55,908 --> 00:01:58,290 That was such a game you played on Saturday. 25 00:01:58,325 --> 00:01:59,671 Thank you, inspector. 26 00:01:59,705 --> 00:02:01,466 That try of yours in the second half, Mr. Dallas, 27 00:02:01,500 --> 00:02:03,330 was a work of art. 28 00:02:03,364 --> 00:02:04,814 A work of art. 29 00:02:04,848 --> 00:02:06,298 Well, I had a good team to help me. 30 00:02:06,333 --> 00:02:07,541 Now, if you'd- 31 00:02:07,575 --> 00:02:08,956 Success on the field, Mr. Dallas. 32 00:02:08,990 --> 00:02:10,958 I like to see that. 33 00:02:10,992 --> 00:02:14,617 It's a pity you can't have the same success in here today. 34 00:02:14,651 --> 00:02:16,653 You know Wilson's guilty as well as I do. 35 00:02:16,688 --> 00:02:18,379 He'll hang, Mr. Dallas. 36 00:02:18,414 --> 00:02:19,415 He'll hang. 37 00:02:19,449 --> 00:02:20,726 Isn't that a matter for the jury 38 00:02:20,761 --> 00:02:23,073 to decide, Inspector Mayhew? 39 00:02:23,108 --> 00:02:24,661 I'm so proud. 40 00:02:24,696 --> 00:02:26,180 Are you really going to play for England? 41 00:02:26,215 --> 00:02:27,147 Milly, please- 42 00:02:27,181 --> 00:02:28,734 You're in all the papers! 43 00:02:28,769 --> 00:02:30,978 Milly, Inspector Mayhew, Scotland Yard. 44 00:02:31,012 --> 00:02:31,841 Milly Revell. 45 00:02:31,875 --> 00:02:33,153 Ah, Miss Revell? 46 00:02:33,187 --> 00:02:36,639 Not the daughter of Sir Revel Revell, are you? 47 00:02:36,673 --> 00:02:38,779 I see you're otherwise engaged, Mr. Dallas. 48 00:02:38,813 --> 00:02:40,229 I'll leave you. 49 00:02:41,713 --> 00:02:43,059 I thought you were supposed to be on duty. 50 00:02:43,093 --> 00:02:44,681 I got the afternoon off. 51 00:02:44,716 --> 00:02:47,374 Now, Charlie Dallas, it is my wish that you 52 00:02:47,408 --> 00:02:50,342 ask my father for my hand in marriage forthwith. 53 00:02:50,377 --> 00:02:51,826 Well, I can't ask him now, not in court. 54 00:02:51,861 --> 00:02:53,587 Why, is it against the law or something? 55 00:02:53,621 --> 00:02:55,589 Milly, this is my first major case as junior counsel. 56 00:02:55,623 --> 00:02:58,695 My big opportunity given to me by your father. 57 00:02:58,730 --> 00:03:00,904 I can't interrupt him now to ask for his daughter's hand. 58 00:03:00,939 --> 00:03:02,320 I mean it's... 59 00:03:02,354 --> 00:03:04,494 Well, it's un...un... 60 00:03:04,529 --> 00:03:05,944 Unbelievably, jelly-kneed. 61 00:03:05,978 --> 00:03:08,464 If you don't do it, I shall ask him myself. 62 00:03:10,224 --> 00:03:11,605 Mmm, Milly. 63 00:03:18,405 --> 00:03:21,477 Gentlemen, you see before you a pathetic figure. 64 00:03:21,511 --> 00:03:24,756 A decent, honest, God-fearing, Englishman 65 00:03:24,790 --> 00:03:27,241 brought to this sad pass by the intricate 66 00:03:27,276 --> 00:03:29,933 devilments of a scheming ambitious woman. 67 00:03:29,968 --> 00:03:30,796 You're late. 68 00:03:30,831 --> 00:03:31,970 I'm sorry, sir. 69 00:03:32,004 --> 00:03:33,282 Sit down and listen. 70 00:03:33,316 --> 00:03:35,284 Can you honestly say that you could've endured 71 00:03:35,318 --> 00:03:37,976 the appalling and prolonged provocation 72 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:41,048 that this man has endured, 73 00:03:41,082 --> 00:03:44,258 and still retained your sanity? 74 00:03:45,673 --> 00:03:48,780 There is a great lady who stands above us 75 00:03:48,814 --> 00:03:51,196 with her eyes bandaged so that justice shall 76 00:03:51,231 --> 00:03:52,577 not be warped or prejudiced. 77 00:03:52,611 --> 00:03:54,717 But if we could see beyond that bandage, 78 00:03:54,751 --> 00:03:58,997 would we not also see a look of infinite pity in her eyes? 79 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:01,724 That look of infinite pity that must 80 00:04:01,758 --> 00:04:06,280 always temper justice in a just man? 81 00:04:06,970 --> 00:04:09,904 [men murmuring] 82 00:04:14,978 --> 00:04:18,568 Milord, gentlemen of the jury, 83 00:04:18,603 --> 00:04:21,295 if that lady referred to by my learned friend 84 00:04:21,330 --> 00:04:23,780 could come down into this court at this moment. 85 00:04:23,815 --> 00:04:25,955 I suggested that look she will bestow upon 86 00:04:25,989 --> 00:04:29,165 the defendant would not be one of infinite pity 87 00:04:29,199 --> 00:04:30,373 but one of infinite horror. 88 00:04:30,408 --> 00:04:32,479 Oh no, that is a grossly improper remark. 89 00:04:32,513 --> 00:04:34,688 In reply to a grossly improper suggestion. 90 00:04:34,722 --> 00:04:37,069 My learned friend has the arrogance to claim 91 00:04:37,104 --> 00:04:38,761 that he has justice on his side. 92 00:04:38,795 --> 00:04:40,728 I am merely defending that great lady's 93 00:04:40,763 --> 00:04:43,386 greatest virtue, impartiality. 94 00:04:43,421 --> 00:04:44,663 My learned friend is being offensive. 95 00:04:44,698 --> 00:04:46,009 We are both being offensive. 96 00:04:46,044 --> 00:04:48,771 I intend to be, but you can't help it. 97 00:04:48,805 --> 00:04:50,117 [men laughing] 98 00:04:50,151 --> 00:04:50,980 [Bailiff] Order. 99 00:04:51,014 --> 00:04:52,602 I concur. 100 00:04:52,637 --> 00:04:56,537 You are both being exceedingly and childishly offensive. 101 00:04:56,572 --> 00:05:00,438 Pray, desist, and continue, Mr. Ladbroke. 102 00:05:00,472 --> 00:05:03,303 You noticed, did you not, the suggestion of insanity 103 00:05:03,337 --> 00:05:05,546 creep into my learned friends speech. 104 00:05:05,581 --> 00:05:07,272 In case he should nail that hoary 105 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:09,343 old red herring to his masthead, 106 00:05:09,378 --> 00:05:11,897 let us deal with it directly. 107 00:05:11,932 --> 00:05:13,520 I call, Professor... 108 00:05:14,279 --> 00:05:15,315 What's the fellow's name? 109 00:05:15,349 --> 00:05:16,177 Dyne. 110 00:05:16,212 --> 00:05:17,040 Dyne? 111 00:05:17,075 --> 00:05:18,076 Augustus Dyne. 112 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:20,527 Ah, Professor Augustus Dyne. 113 00:05:20,561 --> 00:05:22,011 Call Professor Dyne. 114 00:05:22,045 --> 00:05:23,081 Call Professor Dyne. 115 00:05:23,115 --> 00:05:26,222 [men murmuring] 116 00:05:41,927 --> 00:05:43,343 Take that book away. 117 00:05:43,377 --> 00:05:45,828 I'll have none of that religious hocus pocus. 118 00:05:45,862 --> 00:05:46,898 My Lord, this is... 119 00:05:46,932 --> 00:05:49,625 Do you wish to affirm, professor? 120 00:05:49,659 --> 00:05:53,007 You may take it, milord, that I refuse to swear. 121 00:05:53,042 --> 00:05:54,699 [Judge] Let me be quite clear about this. 122 00:05:54,733 --> 00:05:56,252 [Professor Dyne] Oh, there's no confusion, milord, 123 00:05:56,286 --> 00:05:58,703 I'm a forensic alienist not a magician. 124 00:05:58,737 --> 00:06:02,845 We are not questioning your professional qualifications. 125 00:06:02,879 --> 00:06:04,674 Do you wish affirm? 126 00:06:04,709 --> 00:06:06,158 When it comes to men's brains, 127 00:06:06,193 --> 00:06:08,920 it's best not to start swearing oaths about the truth. 128 00:06:08,954 --> 00:06:10,370 Let alone the whole truth. 129 00:06:10,404 --> 00:06:12,510 [Judge] That is not an answer to my question. 130 00:06:16,824 --> 00:06:18,032 Milly, you must not send me notes in court. 131 00:06:18,067 --> 00:06:19,033 I didn't. 132 00:06:19,068 --> 00:06:19,896 Did you ask father? 133 00:06:19,931 --> 00:06:20,897 Then who- 134 00:06:20,932 --> 00:06:21,829 Sorry about the note, sir. 135 00:06:21,864 --> 00:06:23,141 Perkins Evening Globe. 136 00:06:23,175 --> 00:06:24,314 How does it feel to be picked for the England 15? 137 00:06:24,349 --> 00:06:25,695 You are impertinent, sir. 138 00:06:25,730 --> 00:06:27,801 I would never consider disturbing you when 139 00:06:27,835 --> 00:06:30,700 I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me. 140 00:06:30,735 --> 00:06:31,425 Good day. 141 00:06:31,460 --> 00:06:32,495 Sorry, sir. 142 00:06:32,530 --> 00:06:34,394 Oh, Charlie that was magnificent. 143 00:06:34,428 --> 00:06:36,223 Milly, it is my wish that you go home. 144 00:06:36,257 --> 00:06:37,569 Now. 145 00:06:37,604 --> 00:06:38,984 I am not a member of the press, sir. 146 00:06:39,019 --> 00:06:40,779 Please, don't speak to me in that matter. 147 00:06:40,814 --> 00:06:42,781 I shall remain here until you have done this as I wish. 148 00:06:43,437 --> 00:06:44,714 Oh, Milly. 149 00:06:49,650 --> 00:06:52,619 May I ask what your relationship to Mr. Dallas is? 150 00:06:53,758 --> 00:06:55,725 That is a matter I expect to be decided 151 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:58,521 before the court is adjourned this afternoon. 152 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:03,492 All the court is asking of you, professor, 153 00:07:03,526 --> 00:07:05,390 as a distinguished specialist, 154 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:07,944 is your considered professional opinion. 155 00:07:07,979 --> 00:07:09,187 What you really want to know 156 00:07:09,221 --> 00:07:10,499 is if I think this fellow is mad, 157 00:07:10,533 --> 00:07:12,121 or at least mad enough to be certified, 158 00:07:12,155 --> 00:07:13,191 if he's found guilty. 159 00:07:13,225 --> 00:07:14,157 I object, milord! 160 00:07:14,192 --> 00:07:15,193 I must strongly object. 161 00:07:15,227 --> 00:07:16,090 What right has this man to- 162 00:07:16,125 --> 00:07:17,022 [Bailiff] Silence. 163 00:07:17,057 --> 00:07:17,885 I will not be silent! 164 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:18,783 Sir Revell. 165 00:07:18,817 --> 00:07:20,440 My Lord, I object. 166 00:07:20,474 --> 00:07:21,993 This witness is prejudice. 167 00:07:22,027 --> 00:07:23,581 We're all prejudice, Sir Revell. 168 00:07:23,615 --> 00:07:26,273 Just as we're all, to some degree, insane. 169 00:07:26,307 --> 00:07:27,930 There are, at this moment, 170 00:07:27,964 --> 00:07:30,760 a pair of monomaniacs facing each other in this very court. 171 00:07:30,795 --> 00:07:31,968 [men laughing] 172 00:07:32,003 --> 00:07:34,384 [Bailiff] Order. Order. 173 00:07:36,973 --> 00:07:38,561 But to be serious for a moment, 174 00:07:38,596 --> 00:07:40,183 let everyone in this place 175 00:07:40,218 --> 00:07:42,634 look closely at his neighbor's face. 176 00:07:42,669 --> 00:07:44,981 Can you not detect something wrong 177 00:07:45,016 --> 00:07:46,880 in the eyes, in the mouth? 178 00:07:46,914 --> 00:07:51,229 A trace of madness where the Great Creator's hand 179 00:07:51,263 --> 00:07:52,886 has slipped. 180 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:54,266 None of us is perfect. 181 00:07:54,301 --> 00:07:55,405 But I say to you now, 182 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:56,441 in my opinion, 183 00:07:56,476 --> 00:07:58,029 this defendant is as fit to face 184 00:07:58,063 --> 00:08:01,550 his trial and judgment as anyone in this courtroom. 185 00:08:01,584 --> 00:08:04,242 Thank you, Professor Dyne. 186 00:08:05,312 --> 00:08:06,727 Concerning your daughter, 187 00:08:06,762 --> 00:08:07,970 I have a question I would like to ask. 188 00:08:08,004 --> 00:08:09,661 Of course, my boy, of course. 189 00:08:09,696 --> 00:08:10,420 Anytime. 190 00:08:10,455 --> 00:08:12,802 Members of the jury, 191 00:08:12,837 --> 00:08:16,047 this witness has not even examined the defendant. 192 00:08:16,081 --> 00:08:17,082 What is your opinion worth? 193 00:08:17,117 --> 00:08:18,601 I put it to you, professor. 194 00:08:18,636 --> 00:08:20,189 If you want a full investigation, 195 00:08:20,223 --> 00:08:21,811 Sir Revell, give me your man. 196 00:08:21,846 --> 00:08:24,365 I'll give you an answer to your question inside a week. 197 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:25,677 And by that time, of course, 198 00:08:25,712 --> 00:08:27,092 the defendant will be of more interest 199 00:08:27,127 --> 00:08:28,922 to an undertaker than to a judge and jury. 200 00:08:28,956 --> 00:08:32,581 Yes, if I may say so that is a very silly answer. 201 00:08:32,615 --> 00:08:34,410 To a silly question. 202 00:08:34,444 --> 00:08:36,930 You'll recall the old adage, Sir Revell. 203 00:08:36,964 --> 00:08:39,001 [men laughing] 204 00:08:39,035 --> 00:08:40,589 Would you like my opinion, milord, 205 00:08:40,623 --> 00:08:42,798 on the condition of the brain of a learned counsel 206 00:08:42,832 --> 00:08:43,971 for the defense? 207 00:08:44,006 --> 00:08:45,386 Thank you, professor. 208 00:08:45,421 --> 00:08:46,974 [men laughing] 209 00:08:47,009 --> 00:08:49,356 [Bailiff] Order. Order. 210 00:08:52,946 --> 00:08:57,226 Decent, honest, God-fearing. 211 00:08:57,260 --> 00:09:00,643 You heard the words spoken on behalf of the defendant. 212 00:09:00,678 --> 00:09:02,542 Decent enough to have watched his wife, 213 00:09:02,576 --> 00:09:05,303 his intended victim, die a slow and agonizing 214 00:09:05,337 --> 00:09:06,925 death from poison. 215 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:08,755 Honest enough to have bought her coffin 216 00:09:08,789 --> 00:09:10,998 with money stolen from her three days 217 00:09:11,033 --> 00:09:12,379 before she died. 218 00:09:12,413 --> 00:09:15,589 And demanded 15% discount on the deal. 219 00:09:15,624 --> 00:09:18,040 There is honesty for you. 220 00:09:18,074 --> 00:09:19,731 God-fearing? 221 00:09:19,766 --> 00:09:21,664 I hope so for his soul's sake 222 00:09:21,699 --> 00:09:23,045 for it is the only thing that can 223 00:09:23,079 --> 00:09:24,771 save him from the fires of hell. 224 00:09:24,805 --> 00:09:26,773 It's you who'll burn in the fires of hell, 225 00:09:26,807 --> 00:09:27,843 not me. 226 00:09:28,637 --> 00:09:30,742 This is a case of murder. 227 00:09:30,777 --> 00:09:33,642 As cold-blooded and premeditated and brutal 228 00:09:33,676 --> 00:09:35,713 as any in the history of crime. 229 00:09:35,747 --> 00:09:37,680 To remove any last traces of doubt 230 00:09:37,715 --> 00:09:40,407 that may still linger in your minds, 231 00:09:40,441 --> 00:09:43,617 I intend to ask one question. 232 00:09:43,652 --> 00:09:46,620 That question simple though it be 233 00:09:46,655 --> 00:09:48,484 will finish the case. 234 00:09:49,658 --> 00:09:53,489 Milord, I see before thee a tired and beaten man. 235 00:09:53,523 --> 00:09:56,630 His counsel in disarray having exhausted our energies 236 00:09:56,665 --> 00:09:58,839 in vain pleading from his behalf. 237 00:09:58,874 --> 00:10:01,877 But milord, I would hit a man when he is down. 238 00:10:01,911 --> 00:10:03,430 So, with your permission, 239 00:10:03,464 --> 00:10:08,573 I will reserve my question until tomorrow morning. 240 00:10:09,401 --> 00:10:11,990 [men murmuring] 241 00:10:12,025 --> 00:10:14,579 [Bailiff] Order. Order. 242 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:17,755 This court will adjourn until 10:30 in the morning. 243 00:10:17,789 --> 00:10:20,585 [men murmuring] 244 00:10:24,693 --> 00:10:27,040 [Charles] This is not helping his case in the slightest. 245 00:10:27,074 --> 00:10:28,835 Impulsive, far too impulsive. 246 00:10:28,869 --> 00:10:30,353 Perhaps if you had a word with him, sir? 247 00:10:30,388 --> 00:10:31,354 Excellent idea, my boy. 248 00:10:31,389 --> 00:10:32,390 You talk to him. 249 00:10:32,424 --> 00:10:33,322 Oh, but sir, coming from you... 250 00:10:33,356 --> 00:10:34,875 Oh, I wish I could, 251 00:10:34,910 --> 00:10:37,084 but I'm afraid I have a rather pressing engagement. 252 00:10:37,119 --> 00:10:38,120 Ah, Milly, my dear. 253 00:10:38,154 --> 00:10:39,017 Did Charlie talk to you, father? 254 00:10:39,052 --> 00:10:40,053 Of course he did. 255 00:10:40,087 --> 00:10:42,262 He was talking all the time. 256 00:10:42,296 --> 00:10:43,919 See you at home tonight, Charlie, my boy. 257 00:10:43,953 --> 00:10:46,335 Discuss tomorrow's details. 258 00:10:47,508 --> 00:10:49,510 You're a great disappointment to me, Charles. 259 00:10:49,545 --> 00:10:50,960 I'll not cry in public. 260 00:10:50,995 --> 00:10:52,582 Please, take me home. 261 00:10:52,617 --> 00:10:55,206 But Milly, I have to speak to our client. 262 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:56,690 As you wish. 263 00:10:56,725 --> 00:10:58,347 If you really prefer the company 264 00:10:58,381 --> 00:10:59,762 of that man to mine. 265 00:11:06,010 --> 00:11:07,494 What do you want? 266 00:11:07,528 --> 00:11:09,013 Where's Sir Revell? 267 00:11:09,047 --> 00:11:11,256 Mr. Wilson, Sir Revell is of the opinion 268 00:11:11,291 --> 00:11:12,637 that you are not helping matters 269 00:11:12,672 --> 00:11:15,467 by your uncontrolled outbursts in court. 270 00:11:15,502 --> 00:11:17,987 Please, take our advice and remain silent. 271 00:11:18,022 --> 00:11:20,300 I don't like the way this case is going. 272 00:11:20,334 --> 00:11:21,508 I don't like the way that Ladbroke's 273 00:11:21,542 --> 00:11:22,854 allowed to get away with it. 274 00:11:22,889 --> 00:11:24,097 We're giving him a bit of rope, that's all. 275 00:11:24,131 --> 00:11:25,132 To hang me. 276 00:11:25,167 --> 00:11:26,513 That's your little game, is it? 277 00:11:26,547 --> 00:11:28,860 Going to take my money and let me swing. 278 00:11:28,895 --> 00:11:30,172 And as for that professor. 279 00:11:30,206 --> 00:11:31,587 The prosecution is perfectly entitled 280 00:11:31,621 --> 00:11:33,002 to call its own witnesses. 281 00:11:33,037 --> 00:11:35,142 Professor Dyne is a most eminent surgeon. 282 00:11:35,177 --> 00:11:36,730 Well, I don't like it. 283 00:11:36,765 --> 00:11:39,008 I don't like that question left in the air like that. 284 00:11:39,043 --> 00:11:40,354 It's a threat. 285 00:11:40,389 --> 00:11:42,460 If you're not happy about the way your defense 286 00:11:42,494 --> 00:11:44,634 is being handled. Mr. Wilson, 287 00:11:44,669 --> 00:11:47,672 it's always open to you to make a change. 288 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:50,019 I'm going to make a change, all right. 289 00:11:50,054 --> 00:11:53,471 I'm going to take this case into my own hands. 290 00:11:56,163 --> 00:11:56,992 [Inspector Mayhew] Mr. Dallas. 291 00:11:57,026 --> 00:11:58,407 Inspector. 292 00:11:58,441 --> 00:12:00,512 Could I crave your indulgence, Mr. Dallas? 293 00:12:00,547 --> 00:12:02,860 It's just for my boy. 294 00:12:02,894 --> 00:12:04,758 Oh, what's his name? 295 00:12:04,793 --> 00:12:05,759 Harry. 296 00:12:06,795 --> 00:12:09,659 I'm surprised to see you still here, Mr. Dallas. 297 00:12:09,694 --> 00:12:11,627 I had to give Wilson a piece of my mind. 298 00:12:11,661 --> 00:12:14,181 Not losing confidence is he, surely? 299 00:12:14,216 --> 00:12:15,769 The man's an idiot. 300 00:12:15,804 --> 00:12:17,909 He's threatening to take the case into his own hands. 301 00:12:17,944 --> 00:12:18,979 Is he now? 302 00:12:19,014 --> 00:12:20,705 He doesn't mean it, of course. 303 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:23,604 But he's not the most reasonable client. 304 00:12:23,639 --> 00:12:25,572 There you are, inspector. 305 00:12:25,606 --> 00:12:26,918 Thank you, Mr. Dallas. 306 00:12:26,953 --> 00:12:27,885 Good night. 307 00:12:27,919 --> 00:12:30,025 Good night, Mr. Dallas. 308 00:12:34,167 --> 00:12:36,617 I simply don't understand Charlie. 309 00:12:36,652 --> 00:12:39,344 He tackled the entire Scottish 15 single-handed, 310 00:12:39,379 --> 00:12:41,415 but he hasn't the courage to tackle Papa. 311 00:12:41,450 --> 00:12:43,486 You're being very unjust, dear. 312 00:12:43,521 --> 00:12:46,144 Life of the female sex is unjust, Mother. 313 00:12:46,179 --> 00:12:47,490 Nonsense. 314 00:12:47,525 --> 00:12:49,492 You're far too much like your father, 315 00:12:49,527 --> 00:12:50,977 and you're far too knowledgeable 316 00:12:51,011 --> 00:12:52,944 for a young woman of your age. 317 00:12:52,979 --> 00:12:55,015 A little feminine weakness wouldn't come a miss. 318 00:12:55,050 --> 00:12:56,016 [door closes] 319 00:12:56,051 --> 00:12:56,983 Father! 320 00:12:57,017 --> 00:12:58,363 Milly. 321 00:12:58,398 --> 00:12:59,364 Now, you are not to speak to your father 322 00:12:59,399 --> 00:13:01,021 until Mr. Dallas has. 323 00:13:02,126 --> 00:13:03,886 Oh, Mr. Dallas, good evening. 324 00:13:03,921 --> 00:13:05,094 Good evening, Lady Revell. 325 00:13:05,129 --> 00:13:06,475 Isn't my husband with you? 326 00:13:06,509 --> 00:13:08,201 I'm afraid not he's with the Lord Chief. 327 00:13:08,235 --> 00:13:09,409 Oh. 328 00:13:10,272 --> 00:13:11,929 You'll join us for dinner, of course. 329 00:13:11,963 --> 00:13:13,793 Oh, that's most kind of you. 330 00:13:18,245 --> 00:13:21,455 I'm sorry, I upset you this afternoon. 331 00:13:21,490 --> 00:13:23,078 But you must let me deal with matters in my way. 332 00:13:23,112 --> 00:13:24,838 As soon as this case is over, I'll speak to your father. 333 00:13:24,873 --> 00:13:27,358 Charlie, you know quite well when Papa and Mr. Ladbroke 334 00:13:27,392 --> 00:13:29,015 get their teeth into a nice juicy murder case 335 00:13:29,049 --> 00:13:32,328 they like to keep it running for at least a month. 336 00:13:32,363 --> 00:13:33,985 I can't wait that long. 337 00:13:34,020 --> 00:13:35,918 Are you suggesting that your father deliberately prolongs- 338 00:13:35,953 --> 00:13:36,885 There's no harm in it. 339 00:13:36,919 --> 00:13:38,852 They're like children. 340 00:13:38,887 --> 00:13:41,061 The longer the case, the more they get paid. 341 00:13:41,096 --> 00:13:42,787 Ah, sorry I'm late. 342 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:45,203 Lord Chief hauled Jimmy Ladbroke and meself 343 00:13:45,238 --> 00:13:46,515 up for a roasting. 344 00:13:46,549 --> 00:13:47,965 Told us to get a move on, 345 00:13:47,999 --> 00:13:50,001 and finish this case by Friday. 346 00:13:50,036 --> 00:13:52,693 He wants to hunt with the quorn or something. 347 00:13:52,728 --> 00:13:55,869 Mr. Dallas has a very important question to ask you, Papa. 348 00:13:55,904 --> 00:13:57,008 Question? 349 00:13:57,043 --> 00:13:58,285 Don't talk to me about questions, 350 00:13:58,320 --> 00:13:59,183 we've heard enough about questions 351 00:13:59,217 --> 00:14:00,322 for one day, eh Charlie? 352 00:14:00,356 --> 00:14:01,944 You know that old Jimmy Ladbroke. 353 00:14:01,979 --> 00:14:03,187 He's a cunning devil. 354 00:14:03,221 --> 00:14:04,533 Now, Milly my dear, run along, 355 00:14:04,567 --> 00:14:05,499 there's a good child. 356 00:14:05,534 --> 00:14:06,846 Charlie and I are busy. 357 00:14:10,919 --> 00:14:12,230 I... 358 00:14:15,889 --> 00:14:17,960 I saw Wilson, Sir Revell. 359 00:14:17,995 --> 00:14:19,065 Oh, Wilson? 360 00:14:19,099 --> 00:14:20,721 Who's Wilson? 361 00:14:20,756 --> 00:14:21,999 The defendant. 362 00:14:22,033 --> 00:14:25,795 Oh yes, silly idiot shouting out like that. 363 00:14:25,830 --> 00:14:28,729 He's not too happy about the way the case is going. 364 00:14:28,764 --> 00:14:29,420 Oh, isn't he? 365 00:14:29,454 --> 00:14:30,317 Isn't he, by Jove? 366 00:14:30,352 --> 00:14:31,905 Impudent fellow. 367 00:14:31,940 --> 00:14:34,597 He said, well, he said he was going to make a change. 368 00:14:34,632 --> 00:14:36,358 They all do. Every man jack of them. 369 00:14:36,392 --> 00:14:38,912 They always want to conduct their own defense. 370 00:14:38,947 --> 00:14:40,189 Well, let him. 371 00:14:40,224 --> 00:14:41,811 That's all I can say. 372 00:14:41,846 --> 00:14:43,883 And the black cap will be on him by the end of the week. 373 00:14:44,745 --> 00:14:47,507 [men murmuring] 374 00:14:56,654 --> 00:14:57,966 Mr. Ladbroke's not here yet, sir. 375 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:01,176 Oh, he'll overdo it one of these days. 376 00:15:01,210 --> 00:15:05,835 Does the prosecution wish to continue with the case? 377 00:15:07,837 --> 00:15:11,738 Milord, may I request a few moments delay? 378 00:15:11,772 --> 00:15:14,016 Mr. Ladbroke has not yet arrived in court. 379 00:15:14,051 --> 00:15:15,707 I have sent down to his chambers. 380 00:15:15,742 --> 00:15:19,815 Please excuse, most extraordinary, milord. 381 00:15:19,849 --> 00:15:23,267 We will await the return of your messenger, Mr.Coyle. 382 00:15:25,683 --> 00:15:26,684 Do you think he's fainted, sir? 383 00:15:26,718 --> 00:15:27,996 I expect he's over done it. 384 00:15:28,030 --> 00:15:30,515 He was always too fond of his brandy. 385 00:15:37,729 --> 00:15:40,422 Milord, Mr. Ladbroke's clerk had informed me, 386 00:15:40,456 --> 00:15:42,700 well that is Mrs. Ladbroke has informed 387 00:15:42,734 --> 00:15:44,495 Mr. Ladbroke's clerk to inform me- 388 00:15:44,529 --> 00:15:47,325 Pray, inform us, Mr. Coyle. 389 00:15:47,360 --> 00:15:49,776 Milord, Mr. Ladbroke went out after supper 390 00:15:49,810 --> 00:15:52,641 on an urgent call for a meeting with a solicitor, 391 00:15:52,675 --> 00:15:55,747 and hasn't been seen or heard of since. 392 00:15:55,782 --> 00:15:57,784 [men murmuring] 393 00:15:57,818 --> 00:16:01,719 Milord, I don't know what to make of it at all, at all. 394 00:16:04,998 --> 00:16:07,173 [Bailiff] Silence. 395 00:16:07,207 --> 00:16:11,660 Are you prepared to continue the case, Mr. Coyle? 396 00:16:11,694 --> 00:16:13,869 No, milord, I'm not at all prepared. 397 00:16:13,903 --> 00:16:17,493 Would an adjournment be at all in order? 398 00:16:17,528 --> 00:16:19,392 With the consent of the other side. 399 00:16:19,426 --> 00:16:21,566 My Lord, we might, I presume, claim a verdict 400 00:16:21,601 --> 00:16:24,017 of acquittal, as our opponent is unprepared 401 00:16:24,052 --> 00:16:25,605 to proceed with the case. 402 00:16:25,639 --> 00:16:26,986 However, I shall be very reluctant to adopt a course 403 00:16:27,020 --> 00:16:28,332 which however legal, 404 00:16:28,366 --> 00:16:30,506 might not be seen by the world at large 405 00:16:30,541 --> 00:16:32,129 as satisfying the course of justice. 406 00:16:32,163 --> 00:16:34,786 We therefore leave the matter in your lordship's hands. 407 00:16:34,821 --> 00:16:36,374 Very right and proper, Sir Revell. 408 00:16:36,409 --> 00:16:38,342 In the circumstances. I see nothing for it, 409 00:16:38,376 --> 00:16:42,035 but to adjourn this case until this time tomorrow. 410 00:16:42,070 --> 00:16:44,865 [men murmuring] 411 00:16:49,284 --> 00:16:50,664 Mr. Dallas! 412 00:16:51,251 --> 00:16:52,114 [Charles] Inspector. 413 00:16:52,149 --> 00:16:53,667 About the Ladbroke case. 414 00:16:53,702 --> 00:16:55,428 [Charles] There's a case already? 415 00:16:55,462 --> 00:16:58,120 I'd like a word with you immediately. 416 00:16:58,155 --> 00:17:01,641 Could you possibly step over to my offices in Scotland yard? 417 00:17:06,853 --> 00:17:08,855 "I am going to make a change, all right. 418 00:17:08,889 --> 00:17:11,582 I am going to take this case into my own hands." 419 00:17:11,616 --> 00:17:14,585 And that's exactly what George Thomas Wilson said, is it? 420 00:17:14,619 --> 00:17:15,862 Well, yes, he said it, but you- 421 00:17:15,896 --> 00:17:17,898 And now, today, the very next day, 422 00:17:17,933 --> 00:17:20,625 a leading counsel disappears into thin air. 423 00:17:20,660 --> 00:17:23,939 No clues and a very strong motive, which is more important. 424 00:17:23,973 --> 00:17:25,216 But in the circumstances, 425 00:17:25,251 --> 00:17:27,356 how could he possibly have done it? 426 00:17:27,391 --> 00:17:29,186 He's been in custody for 12 weeks. 427 00:17:29,220 --> 00:17:31,326 Well, he could have had it all planned beforehand. 428 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:35,192 A fella like that always has accomplices, many accomplices. 429 00:17:35,226 --> 00:17:36,607 Wilson's never behind this. 430 00:17:36,641 --> 00:17:38,781 Look, I admit it's an outside chance, 431 00:17:38,816 --> 00:17:41,543 but outsiders do come in, you know. 432 00:17:41,577 --> 00:17:43,372 Inspector, you're making this all sound 433 00:17:43,407 --> 00:17:45,788 more sinister than it really is. 434 00:17:45,823 --> 00:17:48,101 Old Jimmy Ladbroke will be in court tomorrow 435 00:17:48,136 --> 00:17:50,034 or I'll eat my wig and gown. 436 00:17:51,104 --> 00:17:54,003 [men murmuring] 437 00:17:54,038 --> 00:17:56,799 There's no more news of Mr. Ladbroke, milord. 438 00:17:56,834 --> 00:18:00,286 There's no one that's found a living trace of him. 439 00:18:00,320 --> 00:18:02,219 [men murmuring] 440 00:18:02,253 --> 00:18:04,186 [Bailiff] Order. 441 00:18:05,049 --> 00:18:06,223 Silence. 442 00:18:07,707 --> 00:18:13,022 Milord, my leader, Sir Revell, has also disappeared. 443 00:18:14,265 --> 00:18:16,025 He went out suddenly last night, 444 00:18:16,060 --> 00:18:17,958 and never returned. 445 00:18:17,993 --> 00:18:19,822 [men murmuring] 446 00:18:19,857 --> 00:18:20,858 [Bailiff] Silence. 447 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:24,344 Both counsel disappeared into thin air? 448 00:18:24,379 --> 00:18:25,552 What is the meaning of this? 449 00:18:25,587 --> 00:18:28,452 I ask you in the name of justice. 450 00:18:28,486 --> 00:18:31,593 What is the meaning of this, hmm? 451 00:18:33,664 --> 00:18:34,768 I'm sorry, therefore, that I must 452 00:18:34,803 --> 00:18:36,460 beg you to return to your chambers, 453 00:18:36,494 --> 00:18:38,738 but I am sure you will agree that the matter 454 00:18:38,772 --> 00:18:41,844 is of the utmost urgency, Charles Dallas. 455 00:18:41,879 --> 00:18:44,019 And I'm supposed to have sent this to Sir Revell? 456 00:18:44,053 --> 00:18:45,503 Do you deny writing that note? 457 00:18:45,538 --> 00:18:46,849 Certainly I do. 458 00:18:46,884 --> 00:18:48,368 But it is in your own handwriting, Mr. Dallas. 459 00:18:48,403 --> 00:18:49,783 It's a good imitation of my handwriting, 460 00:18:49,818 --> 00:18:51,613 but I assure you I didn't write it! 461 00:18:51,647 --> 00:18:53,028 Both Lady Revell and her daughter have 462 00:18:53,062 --> 00:18:54,719 identified that handwriting as yours. 463 00:18:54,754 --> 00:18:56,928 I know, but I didn't write it. 464 00:18:56,963 --> 00:18:58,275 I told them that, 465 00:18:58,309 --> 00:19:00,208 and naturally they believe me. 466 00:19:01,416 --> 00:19:04,902 Oh, well then if we may assume for a moment 467 00:19:04,936 --> 00:19:05,972 that you didn't write it, 468 00:19:06,006 --> 00:19:08,423 then, well, who did? 469 00:19:08,457 --> 00:19:09,907 If we knew that, inspector, 470 00:19:09,941 --> 00:19:11,667 we'd be a long way towards solving the mystery. 471 00:19:11,702 --> 00:19:14,739 Presumably someone who had access to your handwriting. 472 00:19:14,774 --> 00:19:16,672 Which could be any one of a thousand. 473 00:19:16,707 --> 00:19:18,916 But there is one obvious suspect. 474 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:19,917 Oh? 475 00:19:19,951 --> 00:19:20,849 George Thomas Wilson! 476 00:19:20,883 --> 00:19:21,988 Oh, really, inspector. 477 00:19:22,022 --> 00:19:23,058 Well, can you think of anyone else? 478 00:19:23,092 --> 00:19:24,301 [Charles] No, but... 479 00:19:24,335 --> 00:19:26,199 Oh, I say everything points to him. 480 00:19:26,234 --> 00:19:27,718 Well, concede he might, possibly, 481 00:19:27,752 --> 00:19:29,685 have a motive for removing the prosecuting counsel, 482 00:19:29,720 --> 00:19:31,825 but why on earth should he want to kidnap 483 00:19:31,860 --> 00:19:32,930 his own defense counsel? 484 00:19:32,964 --> 00:19:34,034 To get rid of him. 485 00:19:34,069 --> 00:19:34,932 He wanted that. 486 00:19:34,966 --> 00:19:36,865 You told me so yourself. 487 00:19:36,899 --> 00:19:38,107 Have you seen Wilson? 488 00:19:38,142 --> 00:19:40,248 Yeah, saw him this morning. 489 00:19:40,282 --> 00:19:43,320 A very cock-a-hoop he was, too. 490 00:19:43,354 --> 00:19:44,838 Of course, he denied having anything to do 491 00:19:44,873 --> 00:19:46,012 with the kidnappings. 492 00:19:46,046 --> 00:19:47,807 Actually had the effrontery to ascribe 493 00:19:47,841 --> 00:19:51,397 it to an act of God to prove his innocence to the world. 494 00:19:51,431 --> 00:19:52,777 Though why he should involve the Almighty 495 00:19:52,812 --> 00:19:55,194 in a purely police matter I can't think. 496 00:19:55,228 --> 00:19:56,747 I'll tell you what I do think, 497 00:19:56,781 --> 00:19:59,474 I think that with both the counsels out of the way, 498 00:19:59,508 --> 00:20:00,958 the judge is quite likely to say 499 00:20:00,992 --> 00:20:03,132 there is no case against Wilson. 500 00:20:03,167 --> 00:20:04,582 And order an acquittal, you mean? 501 00:20:04,617 --> 00:20:05,928 Exactly. 502 00:20:05,963 --> 00:20:07,344 And that is what I call a copper bottom motive. 503 00:20:07,378 --> 00:20:08,897 All right, so Wilson has a motive, 504 00:20:08,931 --> 00:20:11,002 but how did he do it? 505 00:20:11,037 --> 00:20:13,798 Well, bribery, accomplices. 506 00:20:13,833 --> 00:20:15,041 I don't know. 507 00:20:15,075 --> 00:20:17,216 But is there any other reason for anyone else 508 00:20:17,250 --> 00:20:19,977 to spirit away two elderly QCs? 509 00:20:20,011 --> 00:20:23,670 There's been no demand for ransom, nothing like that. 510 00:20:23,705 --> 00:20:27,260 Supposing it was me, and I was a little mad, 511 00:20:27,295 --> 00:20:30,298 and I had a legal problem of appalling complexity? 512 00:20:31,264 --> 00:20:32,576 I'd want to pick the brains 513 00:20:32,610 --> 00:20:33,922 of the best lawyers in the country. 514 00:20:33,956 --> 00:20:37,063 You will find your madman, Mr. Dallas. 515 00:20:37,097 --> 00:20:38,616 And you prove Wilson did it? 516 00:20:38,651 --> 00:20:40,791 Aye, that is a wager. 517 00:20:40,825 --> 00:20:43,207 Let's hope one of us comes up with something quickly. 518 00:20:43,242 --> 00:20:44,139 Whichever way you look at it, 519 00:20:44,173 --> 00:20:46,348 it's a damn lunatic case. 520 00:20:47,073 --> 00:20:48,557 Missing QC sensation. 521 00:20:48,592 --> 00:20:50,145 Home secretary to make statement. 522 00:20:50,179 --> 00:20:51,940 Missing QC latest. 523 00:20:51,974 --> 00:20:53,079 Missing QC sensation. 524 00:20:53,113 --> 00:20:55,081 Home secretary to make statement. 525 00:20:55,115 --> 00:20:56,634 Statement, indeed. 526 00:20:56,669 --> 00:20:59,637 I never saw such a feeble pronouncement in my life. 527 00:20:59,672 --> 00:21:01,467 The home secretary is in a very difficult position. 528 00:21:01,501 --> 00:21:03,469 Nearly a week and not a clue. 529 00:21:03,503 --> 00:21:04,780 What could he possibly say? 530 00:21:04,815 --> 00:21:07,749 But nothing seems to be being done. 531 00:21:07,783 --> 00:21:09,233 I really can't understand it. 532 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:10,648 Lady Revell, let me assure you that 533 00:21:10,683 --> 00:21:12,443 I, for one, am giving up every spare moment 534 00:21:12,478 --> 00:21:13,824 of my time to the task, 535 00:21:13,858 --> 00:21:15,135 and not only me. 536 00:21:15,170 --> 00:21:16,171 It's not too much to say that 537 00:21:16,205 --> 00:21:17,241 the whole nation is looking for 538 00:21:17,276 --> 00:21:18,829 your husband and Mr. Ladbroke. 539 00:21:18,863 --> 00:21:21,280 Then all I can say is they can't be looking very hard. 540 00:21:23,972 --> 00:21:25,698 I wish I were a man. 541 00:21:25,732 --> 00:21:27,527 Clearly, you're all looking in the wrong place. 542 00:21:27,562 --> 00:21:29,080 We must be patient, Milly. 543 00:21:29,115 --> 00:21:30,461 Patient?! 544 00:21:30,496 --> 00:21:31,911 You say you're doing everything you can, 545 00:21:31,945 --> 00:21:33,809 but what exactly are you doing?! 546 00:21:33,844 --> 00:21:35,535 Well, I've withdrawn from the England 15 547 00:21:35,570 --> 00:21:36,881 till they're found. 548 00:21:36,916 --> 00:21:37,917 What more do you want? 549 00:21:37,951 --> 00:21:38,987 Charlie, I'm sorry. 550 00:21:39,021 --> 00:21:40,506 You shouldn't have done that. 551 00:21:40,540 --> 00:21:42,335 I'm sorry, really I am. 552 00:21:42,370 --> 00:21:43,440 It's all right. 553 00:21:43,474 --> 00:21:44,372 All I can say is whoever did this 554 00:21:44,406 --> 00:21:45,304 must be absolutely potty. 555 00:21:45,338 --> 00:21:46,512 Absolutely. 556 00:21:47,478 --> 00:21:48,928 Just a minute. 557 00:21:48,962 --> 00:21:50,309 What? 558 00:21:50,343 --> 00:21:51,758 Inspector Mayhew said it was a damn lunatic case. 559 00:21:51,793 --> 00:21:53,450 He was right. 560 00:21:53,484 --> 00:21:56,245 Do you know, I think for once he might be. 561 00:22:00,802 --> 00:22:03,114 All right, Mr. Dallas, let's have a look at you. 562 00:22:03,149 --> 00:22:05,634 Oh, it's not me, professor, I'm perfectly all right. 563 00:22:05,669 --> 00:22:07,981 You're an expert on the insane. 564 00:22:08,016 --> 00:22:09,362 All I'm asking... 565 00:22:12,158 --> 00:22:13,746 Yes, yes. 566 00:22:13,780 --> 00:22:17,163 Some inflammation at the base of the left basal ganglia. 567 00:22:17,197 --> 00:22:19,476 Quite, quite. 568 00:22:19,510 --> 00:22:22,030 You're all on wires, aren't you Mr. Dallas? 569 00:22:22,064 --> 00:22:23,928 Well, naturally, I'm very upset 570 00:22:23,963 --> 00:22:25,171 about this whole business. 571 00:22:25,205 --> 00:22:26,655 Really? 572 00:22:26,690 --> 00:22:28,001 I should've thought you'd been delighted. 573 00:22:28,036 --> 00:22:30,935 Two of your seniors painlessly removed. 574 00:22:30,970 --> 00:22:31,971 Quick promotion. 575 00:22:32,005 --> 00:22:33,524 It's not as simple as that, sir. 576 00:22:33,559 --> 00:22:35,975 You see, I'm very attached to Sir Revell's daughter. 577 00:22:36,009 --> 00:22:37,563 Oh, forgive me. 578 00:22:38,633 --> 00:22:39,944 I had no idea of the matter was 579 00:22:39,979 --> 00:22:41,601 of more than ordinary interest to you. 580 00:22:41,636 --> 00:22:43,292 Women been getting at you a bit, have they? 581 00:22:43,327 --> 00:22:44,777 Oh, Milly's a splendid girl, 582 00:22:44,811 --> 00:22:47,366 but she's just like her father, very impatient. 583 00:22:48,643 --> 00:22:50,299 Have the Revells many children? 584 00:22:50,334 --> 00:22:51,991 Milly's their only daughter. 585 00:22:52,025 --> 00:22:53,510 Ah, interesting. 586 00:22:53,544 --> 00:22:55,097 I have long held the theory that 587 00:22:55,132 --> 00:22:56,927 the first female child has a similar brain structure 588 00:22:56,961 --> 00:22:58,273 to that of her father. 589 00:22:58,307 --> 00:22:59,723 Never been able to prove it, of course, 590 00:22:59,757 --> 00:23:02,381 but it's a fascinating possibility. 591 00:23:03,002 --> 00:23:04,624 I'm getting old, Dallas. 592 00:23:04,659 --> 00:23:08,283 Professor, supposing this kidnapping 593 00:23:08,317 --> 00:23:10,250 to be the work of a lunatic, 594 00:23:10,285 --> 00:23:13,357 have you any idea as to the sort of man we might be after? 595 00:23:13,392 --> 00:23:15,255 Well, I must confess the case interests me 596 00:23:15,290 --> 00:23:17,775 along with the rest of this nation of armchair detectives. 597 00:23:17,810 --> 00:23:19,225 I should like to be able to help you. 598 00:23:19,259 --> 00:23:20,847 You may well be my last hope. 599 00:23:20,882 --> 00:23:23,263 But as to it being the work of a lunatic, 600 00:23:23,298 --> 00:23:24,782 it seems to me that whoever is capable 601 00:23:24,817 --> 00:23:28,407 of spiriting away two exceptionally 602 00:23:28,441 --> 00:23:29,994 and concealing them from the authorities 603 00:23:30,029 --> 00:23:31,410 for over a fortnight, 604 00:23:31,444 --> 00:23:33,135 must be something in the nature of genius. 605 00:23:33,170 --> 00:23:34,171 Yes, but what's the motive? 606 00:23:34,205 --> 00:23:35,206 There must be a reason. 607 00:23:35,241 --> 00:23:36,276 Now, look here, my boy. 608 00:23:36,311 --> 00:23:37,830 Just you forget about motives 609 00:23:37,864 --> 00:23:39,659 and all the rest of this amateur detective nonsense, 610 00:23:39,694 --> 00:23:41,420 or you'll have a proper breakdown. 611 00:23:41,454 --> 00:23:42,662 You stick to your own job. 612 00:23:42,697 --> 00:23:44,388 Let the police get on with theirs. 613 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:46,494 And you tell that to Miss Milly Revell. 614 00:23:46,528 --> 00:23:47,943 It's a doctor's advice. 615 00:23:47,978 --> 00:23:50,774 I'm going to give you some pills, sedatives. 616 00:23:50,808 --> 00:23:52,948 You're not serious about withdrawing 617 00:23:52,983 --> 00:23:54,018 from the England team? 618 00:23:54,053 --> 00:23:55,295 Oh, yes sir, it's not really- 619 00:23:55,330 --> 00:23:56,262 There you are. 620 00:23:56,296 --> 00:23:57,815 Take two at night. 621 00:23:57,850 --> 00:23:59,265 Reconsider your decision. 622 00:23:59,299 --> 00:24:00,922 You're a great player. 623 00:24:00,956 --> 00:24:02,648 We can't afford to lose you. 624 00:24:04,339 --> 00:24:05,720 Good evening, professor. 625 00:24:05,754 --> 00:24:08,274 And a very good evening to you, Mr. Dallas. 626 00:24:18,733 --> 00:24:20,459 Thank you, Ethel. 627 00:24:29,882 --> 00:24:31,366 Thank heavens. 628 00:24:32,298 --> 00:24:36,060 [church bells chiming] 629 00:24:36,095 --> 00:24:37,268 Good morning, inspector. 630 00:24:37,303 --> 00:24:40,375 Oh no, not again, not today. 631 00:24:40,409 --> 00:24:41,928 Not on Sunday. 632 00:24:41,963 --> 00:24:43,516 Please, leave me alone. 633 00:24:43,551 --> 00:24:45,518 Have you found anything more against Wilson? 634 00:24:45,553 --> 00:24:49,695 [Inspector Mayhew] No, not today, Mr. Dallas, not today. 635 00:24:50,765 --> 00:24:52,042 Well, our investigations seem 636 00:24:52,076 --> 00:24:53,630 to have ground to a complete halt. 637 00:24:53,664 --> 00:24:55,804 Mr. Dallas, look, go home, 638 00:24:55,839 --> 00:24:58,082 go to bed, go to sleep, play rugger, 639 00:24:58,117 --> 00:24:59,152 [knocking] 640 00:24:59,187 --> 00:25:00,084 do anything you like, 641 00:25:00,119 --> 00:25:01,016 but please leave me... 642 00:25:01,051 --> 00:25:02,086 [mumbling] 643 00:25:02,121 --> 00:25:03,881 What? 644 00:25:03,916 --> 00:25:05,089 Oh, thank you. 645 00:25:05,124 --> 00:25:06,505 It's for you. 646 00:25:10,578 --> 00:25:11,751 It's from Lady Revell. 647 00:25:12,856 --> 00:25:15,306 Nothing to do with the case, I suppose. 648 00:25:15,341 --> 00:25:17,032 I won't know till I see her. 649 00:25:17,067 --> 00:25:19,966 Oh, Charlie, I'm so relieved to see you. 650 00:25:20,001 --> 00:25:21,347 Milly's gone. 651 00:25:21,589 --> 00:25:23,107 Gone? 652 00:25:23,142 --> 00:25:23,970 Where? 653 00:25:24,005 --> 00:25:25,006 She had a note. 654 00:25:25,040 --> 00:25:26,317 A note? 655 00:25:26,352 --> 00:25:27,664 It arrived this morning from someone 656 00:25:27,698 --> 00:25:28,699 who thinks he can help find my husband. 657 00:25:28,734 --> 00:25:29,528 Oh, who was it? 658 00:25:29,562 --> 00:25:30,390 Please, try to remember. 659 00:25:30,425 --> 00:25:31,599 Didn't say. 660 00:25:31,633 --> 00:25:32,979 It was just signed a well wisher. 661 00:25:33,014 --> 00:25:33,946 Well, have you the note? 662 00:25:33,980 --> 00:25:35,326 Milly took it with her. 663 00:25:35,361 --> 00:25:36,880 Well, you see, there were some directions on it. 664 00:25:36,914 --> 00:25:38,295 Somewhere down in Surrey. 665 00:25:38,329 --> 00:25:39,365 I mean, you really shouldn't have let her go 666 00:25:39,399 --> 00:25:40,746 without someone to escort her. 667 00:25:40,780 --> 00:25:43,231 I tried to stop her, Charlie, really I did, 668 00:25:43,265 --> 00:25:44,577 but you know Milly. 669 00:25:44,612 --> 00:25:45,647 Once she's made up her mind, 670 00:25:45,682 --> 00:25:47,407 she's just like my husband. 671 00:25:47,442 --> 00:25:48,788 Pig-headed. 672 00:25:48,823 --> 00:25:50,859 Try to remember where it was, Lady Revell. 673 00:25:50,894 --> 00:25:53,310 She had to catch a train from Waterloo. 674 00:25:53,344 --> 00:25:55,864 She looked it up in the directory. 675 00:25:55,899 --> 00:25:56,865 Well, she's marked it. 676 00:25:56,900 --> 00:25:58,039 Look. 677 00:25:58,073 --> 00:25:58,902 Barwood. 678 00:25:58,936 --> 00:25:59,972 Barwood. 679 00:26:03,976 --> 00:26:06,703 [dogs barking] 680 00:26:08,946 --> 00:26:12,260 [hooves clopping] 681 00:26:27,827 --> 00:26:30,554 [dogs barking] 682 00:27:08,040 --> 00:27:09,144 What is this place? 683 00:27:09,179 --> 00:27:10,214 Ah, bless you, sir. 684 00:27:10,249 --> 00:27:12,044 Don't you know? 685 00:27:12,078 --> 00:27:13,010 Why no. 686 00:27:13,045 --> 00:27:14,874 It's a lunatic asylum. 687 00:27:14,909 --> 00:27:16,117 That's what it is. 688 00:27:16,151 --> 00:27:17,532 For the loonies. 689 00:27:18,464 --> 00:27:20,984 That'll be two shillings to you, sir. 690 00:27:21,018 --> 00:27:22,330 Oh yes, of course. 691 00:27:23,952 --> 00:27:24,953 Thank you, cabby. 692 00:27:24,988 --> 00:27:26,023 Thank you, sir. 693 00:27:35,067 --> 00:27:38,242 [doorbell rings] 694 00:27:38,967 --> 00:27:41,625 [dog howling] 695 00:27:51,014 --> 00:27:54,258 [thunder rumbling] 696 00:27:55,087 --> 00:27:58,297 [doorbell ringing] 697 00:28:15,763 --> 00:28:17,212 Good afternoon. 698 00:28:17,247 --> 00:28:18,593 I was wondering if a young lady- 699 00:28:18,627 --> 00:28:21,354 What's going on, Brander? 700 00:28:22,355 --> 00:28:23,322 Professor Dyne. 701 00:28:23,356 --> 00:28:25,082 Mr. Dallas, well, I never. 702 00:28:25,117 --> 00:28:26,774 What brings you here? 703 00:28:26,808 --> 00:28:28,016 [Charles] Well, sir- 704 00:28:28,051 --> 00:28:29,949 Of course, you've come to find Miss Revell. 705 00:28:29,984 --> 00:28:31,882 It's all right, Brander. 706 00:28:31,917 --> 00:28:32,849 I know our visitor. 707 00:28:32,883 --> 00:28:34,298 Please to see you, Dallas. 708 00:28:34,333 --> 00:28:35,403 Your young lady's here. 709 00:28:35,437 --> 00:28:36,749 Safe and sound. 710 00:28:36,784 --> 00:28:38,199 All a bit of a scene you had no doubt. 711 00:28:38,233 --> 00:28:40,339 I'm sorry, sir, I had no idea. 712 00:28:42,548 --> 00:28:44,067 Lady Revell had said that Milly had 713 00:28:44,101 --> 00:28:45,758 gone off to see a well wisher. 714 00:28:45,793 --> 00:28:46,966 - Naturally- - Naturally, 715 00:28:47,001 --> 00:28:49,210 she was concerned, of course. 716 00:28:49,244 --> 00:28:50,936 A childish device, I must admit, 717 00:28:50,970 --> 00:28:53,352 but you must forgive us elderly gentlemen 718 00:28:53,386 --> 00:28:54,905 our eccentricities. 719 00:28:58,391 --> 00:29:00,117 We have a visitor, Miss Revell. 720 00:29:00,152 --> 00:29:01,740 A pleasant surprise, eh? 721 00:29:01,774 --> 00:29:02,602 Hello, Charlie. 722 00:29:02,637 --> 00:29:03,672 Milly. 723 00:29:04,984 --> 00:29:06,054 A glass of Madeira , Mr. Dallas. 724 00:29:06,089 --> 00:29:07,953 Oh, thank you, professor. 725 00:29:07,987 --> 00:29:09,506 Brander, the Madeira. 726 00:29:12,716 --> 00:29:15,305 Brander was once one of my patients, years ago. 727 00:29:15,339 --> 00:29:16,720 Weren't you, Brander? 728 00:29:17,790 --> 00:29:19,861 He doesn't answer because he cannot. 729 00:29:19,896 --> 00:29:21,345 During the operation, 730 00:29:21,380 --> 00:29:23,796 a hemorrhage occurred in Broca's convolution. 731 00:29:25,315 --> 00:29:27,006 We get on very well together, Brander and I. 732 00:29:27,041 --> 00:29:28,490 I never stop talking. 733 00:29:28,525 --> 00:29:29,940 He never says a word. 734 00:29:29,975 --> 00:29:31,286 Most satisfactory. 735 00:29:32,011 --> 00:29:33,806 All right, Brander. 736 00:29:35,981 --> 00:29:38,604 Why did you have to operate, professor? 737 00:29:39,398 --> 00:29:40,917 Criminal lunatic, my dear. 738 00:29:40,951 --> 00:29:43,954 Violent crimes of the vilest nature. 739 00:29:43,989 --> 00:29:45,162 I'm proud of Brander. 740 00:29:45,197 --> 00:29:46,439 He's one of my big successes. 741 00:29:46,474 --> 00:29:47,924 Your work is so important, 742 00:29:47,958 --> 00:29:49,339 so very worthwhile, professor. 743 00:29:49,373 --> 00:29:51,479 I like to think so, my dear, I like to think so. 744 00:29:51,513 --> 00:29:53,757 Perhaps you'll be able to help me with it. 745 00:29:53,792 --> 00:29:55,932 I shall be delighted to help you in any way I can. 746 00:29:55,966 --> 00:29:57,278 Good, good. 747 00:29:57,312 --> 00:29:59,694 Professor, I gather you suggested that 748 00:29:59,728 --> 00:30:02,214 you might be able to find Sir Revell. 749 00:30:02,248 --> 00:30:03,111 Did I? 750 00:30:03,146 --> 00:30:04,043 Did I, indeed? 751 00:30:04,078 --> 00:30:05,010 Well, yes, sir. 752 00:30:05,044 --> 00:30:06,287 Your note to Milly. 753 00:30:06,321 --> 00:30:09,186 As to actually finding Sir Revell, 754 00:30:09,221 --> 00:30:10,774 I'm afraid I can't promise that, 755 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:13,190 but as I was explaining to his charming daughter, 756 00:30:13,225 --> 00:30:15,054 I do have one or two theories. 757 00:30:15,089 --> 00:30:16,435 [thunder rumbling] 758 00:30:16,469 --> 00:30:17,850 Then, you don't know where he is? 759 00:30:17,885 --> 00:30:18,747 Good heaven's no. 760 00:30:18,782 --> 00:30:20,059 But you said... 761 00:30:20,094 --> 00:30:22,579 Actually, it was Mr. Dallas who set me thinking. 762 00:30:22,613 --> 00:30:24,339 I thought it would be a good idea 763 00:30:24,374 --> 00:30:25,962 if I were to meet you. 764 00:30:25,996 --> 00:30:27,273 A clearer picture of Sir Revell, 765 00:30:27,308 --> 00:30:28,309 coming from his only daughter, 766 00:30:28,343 --> 00:30:30,414 might have proved helpful. 767 00:30:30,449 --> 00:30:31,795 I don't see how. 768 00:30:31,830 --> 00:30:32,692 Oh, my dear Miss Revell, 769 00:30:32,727 --> 00:30:34,211 we who deal with the mind must 770 00:30:34,246 --> 00:30:36,351 study every possible aspect of the case 771 00:30:36,386 --> 00:30:38,112 before making our appraisal. 772 00:30:38,146 --> 00:30:39,251 Of course. 773 00:30:39,285 --> 00:30:41,701 Actually, I can't think of anybody 774 00:30:41,736 --> 00:30:43,462 with a better motive for abducting 775 00:30:43,496 --> 00:30:45,947 two eminent QCs than myself. 776 00:30:45,982 --> 00:30:47,673 [thunder rumbling] 777 00:30:47,707 --> 00:30:48,881 You? 778 00:30:48,916 --> 00:30:51,746 Miss Revell, think how valuable and interesting 779 00:30:51,780 --> 00:30:53,921 it would be for me to be able to compare 780 00:30:53,955 --> 00:30:56,509 two of the finest minds in the country. 781 00:30:56,544 --> 00:30:57,890 You don't really mean that. 782 00:30:57,925 --> 00:30:59,788 No, I don't really mean it, 783 00:30:59,823 --> 00:31:02,688 but it would be the chance of a lifetime, wouldn't it? 784 00:31:02,722 --> 00:31:04,897 I mean, speaking purely professionally. 785 00:31:04,932 --> 00:31:06,934 You have your patients, surely. 786 00:31:06,968 --> 00:31:09,798 Oh yes, my poor patients. 787 00:31:09,833 --> 00:31:14,010 But sometimes I long to examine a mind that isn't diseased. 788 00:31:14,044 --> 00:31:16,564 I always thought that if it was for research, 789 00:31:16,598 --> 00:31:18,773 you could get healthy bodies from the hospitals. 790 00:31:18,807 --> 00:31:20,119 Oh yes, dead ones. 791 00:31:20,154 --> 00:31:21,603 No good dead. 792 00:31:21,638 --> 00:31:23,674 Must have blood and oxygen pumping through them 793 00:31:23,709 --> 00:31:25,711 to get the correct reactions. 794 00:31:25,745 --> 00:31:27,920 The professor's joking with us, Milly. 795 00:31:27,955 --> 00:31:30,405 I know you always use animals for research. 796 00:31:30,440 --> 00:31:33,408 Some people don't like wasting their time. 797 00:31:33,443 --> 00:31:36,342 The human brain is like no animal brain, 798 00:31:36,377 --> 00:31:39,587 much more interesting and complicated. 799 00:31:39,621 --> 00:31:41,416 The most complicated, involved, 800 00:31:41,451 --> 00:31:44,903 and secret mechanism known to men. 801 00:31:46,559 --> 00:31:49,769 [thunder rumbling] 802 00:31:50,356 --> 00:31:51,702 And of all men, 803 00:31:51,737 --> 00:31:55,223 I have come nearest to unraveling those secrets. 804 00:31:56,328 --> 00:31:57,950 Poor animals. 805 00:31:57,985 --> 00:31:59,124 I like animals. 806 00:31:59,158 --> 00:32:00,919 Why should I take it out on them? 807 00:32:00,953 --> 00:32:02,161 They don't mean any harm. 808 00:32:02,196 --> 00:32:03,507 Not like we do. 809 00:32:03,542 --> 00:32:06,683 We, human beings actually mean harm. 810 00:32:06,717 --> 00:32:08,409 Have you ever thought of that? 811 00:32:09,582 --> 00:32:12,551 The seeds of greed, cunning, cruelty 812 00:32:12,585 --> 00:32:14,553 are planted in every human being. 813 00:32:14,587 --> 00:32:19,075 In even the finest brain there is a flaw, a stain. 814 00:32:19,109 --> 00:32:21,801 Our personalities are split between good and evil, 815 00:32:21,836 --> 00:32:25,564 and we cannot always control which side comes out on top. 816 00:32:25,598 --> 00:32:28,291 That's what makes the human race interesting, 817 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,672 and so unlovable. 818 00:32:30,707 --> 00:32:32,433 [loud moaning] 819 00:32:32,467 --> 00:32:33,813 Ah, my patients. 820 00:32:33,848 --> 00:32:36,713 This kind of storm upsets them terribly. 821 00:32:36,747 --> 00:32:38,094 If you'll excuse me for a few moments, 822 00:32:38,128 --> 00:32:39,405 I think I must go and see them. 823 00:32:39,440 --> 00:32:43,064 [thunder rumbling] 824 00:32:43,099 --> 00:32:46,205 [door creaking] 825 00:32:47,310 --> 00:32:49,726 Could we come with you, professor? 826 00:32:49,760 --> 00:32:52,556 Well, you see, there are certain things 827 00:32:52,591 --> 00:32:56,353 not suitable for the eyes and ears of a young lady. 828 00:32:56,388 --> 00:32:58,286 I'm a trained nurse, professor. 829 00:32:58,321 --> 00:32:59,115 Are you? 830 00:32:59,149 --> 00:33:00,392 Are you, indeed? 831 00:33:00,426 --> 00:33:01,910 And I shall very much like to come. 832 00:33:01,945 --> 00:33:03,774 Oh, well in that case, 833 00:33:03,809 --> 00:33:06,950 but you understand it's on your own responsibility. 834 00:33:15,062 --> 00:33:17,719 [screaming] 835 00:33:34,150 --> 00:33:36,221 Calm down, calm down. 836 00:33:37,429 --> 00:33:38,706 It's all right. 837 00:33:38,740 --> 00:33:41,053 I am here with you, it's all right. 838 00:33:41,088 --> 00:33:42,503 No, no, no! 839 00:33:43,159 --> 00:33:44,401 No, no, no. 840 00:33:48,647 --> 00:33:50,856 [crying] 841 00:33:56,965 --> 00:33:58,622 Calm down, old fellow. 842 00:33:58,657 --> 00:34:00,072 Calm down. 843 00:34:00,107 --> 00:34:01,625 That's right, that's right. 844 00:34:01,660 --> 00:34:02,695 Calm. 845 00:34:05,215 --> 00:34:06,699 Manic depressive. 846 00:34:06,734 --> 00:34:07,838 Suicidal. 847 00:34:07,873 --> 00:34:09,012 Can you help him? 848 00:34:09,047 --> 00:34:13,741 Oh yes, I shall take part of the frontal lobe. 849 00:34:18,711 --> 00:34:20,955 I shall operate tonight, Matthew. 850 00:34:20,989 --> 00:34:22,301 Prepare the patients. 851 00:34:25,028 --> 00:34:26,926 What are the operations to be? 852 00:34:26,961 --> 00:34:28,169 Something new. 853 00:34:28,204 --> 00:34:29,653 Something very difficult. 854 00:34:29,688 --> 00:34:31,931 Do you know, I believe I'm the only surgeon 855 00:34:31,966 --> 00:34:34,279 in the world who could even attempt it. 856 00:34:34,313 --> 00:34:35,935 And I'm 72. 857 00:34:35,970 --> 00:34:38,455 I should like to watch you operating sometime, professor. 858 00:34:38,490 --> 00:34:39,353 So you shall, my dear. 859 00:34:39,387 --> 00:34:40,595 So you shall. 860 00:34:42,632 --> 00:34:44,944 When I was a medical student, 861 00:34:44,979 --> 00:34:46,601 you wouldn't believe the clumsy 862 00:34:46,636 --> 00:34:47,982 butcher's tools they had to use. 863 00:34:48,016 --> 00:34:51,365 I've had to invent most of these myself. 864 00:34:51,399 --> 00:34:52,400 Now, you take... 865 00:34:52,435 --> 00:34:55,645 [thunder rumbling] 866 00:35:05,241 --> 00:35:08,278 [dramatic music] 867 00:35:21,671 --> 00:35:23,086 That was very interesting, professor. 868 00:35:23,121 --> 00:35:24,984 Wasn't it, Charlie? 869 00:35:25,019 --> 00:35:26,607 Very. 870 00:35:26,641 --> 00:35:28,091 As the professor's operating tonight, 871 00:35:28,126 --> 00:35:30,645 don't you think we're outstaying our welcome? 872 00:35:30,680 --> 00:35:33,614 Oh, but I thought Miss Revell wanted to watch me operate. 873 00:35:33,648 --> 00:35:35,616 We surgeons love an audience, you know, my dear? 874 00:35:35,650 --> 00:35:37,411 Oh Charlie, can't we stay? 875 00:35:37,445 --> 00:35:38,929 I really think we ought to be getting back. 876 00:35:38,964 --> 00:35:39,930 But Charlie, there's- 877 00:35:39,965 --> 00:35:42,278 [Charles] Milly. 878 00:35:42,312 --> 00:35:44,659 Oh, well, just as you like, my dears. 879 00:35:44,694 --> 00:35:47,352 I'll go and order a carriage immediately. 880 00:35:50,458 --> 00:35:51,735 Now Charlie, that was very rude. 881 00:35:51,770 --> 00:35:53,081 We've got to get out of here. 882 00:35:53,116 --> 00:35:54,186 We've got to get some help. 883 00:35:54,221 --> 00:35:55,532 What are you talking about? 884 00:35:55,567 --> 00:35:56,913 He's got your father and Mr. Ladbroke in there. 885 00:35:56,947 --> 00:35:57,983 That's who he's planning to operate on. 886 00:35:58,017 --> 00:35:58,984 What? 887 00:35:59,018 --> 00:36:00,019 Oh, come Charlie. 888 00:36:00,054 --> 00:36:01,538 While he was showing you around, 889 00:36:01,573 --> 00:36:02,850 I saw Sir Revell being prepared for the operation. 890 00:36:02,884 --> 00:36:04,162 I promise you, it's true. 891 00:36:04,438 --> 00:36:06,578 What are we going to do? 892 00:36:12,135 --> 00:36:16,001 So, my dears, you have found the solution to your problem. 893 00:36:16,035 --> 00:36:17,313 What do you mean, professor? 894 00:36:17,347 --> 00:36:18,866 Oh, come Mr. Dallas, you don't imagine 895 00:36:18,900 --> 00:36:21,282 I'm so naive as not to have realized 896 00:36:21,317 --> 00:36:23,319 why you are so anxious to leave. 897 00:36:23,353 --> 00:36:24,803 I don't understand. 898 00:36:24,837 --> 00:36:27,012 The two missing QCs are about to be sacrificed 899 00:36:27,046 --> 00:36:29,325 to the cause of medical research. 900 00:36:29,359 --> 00:36:30,567 Research? 901 00:36:31,775 --> 00:36:33,950 The world will call it cold-blooded murder. 902 00:36:33,984 --> 00:36:36,849 One day, the world will be more generous. 903 00:36:36,884 --> 00:36:40,025 Humanity will be the richer for the knowledge 904 00:36:40,059 --> 00:36:41,406 I shall gain from the dissection 905 00:36:41,440 --> 00:36:43,097 of two of the finest brains in the country. 906 00:36:43,131 --> 00:36:44,236 You're mad! 907 00:36:44,271 --> 00:36:46,031 The dividing line between insanity 908 00:36:46,065 --> 00:36:48,930 and genius is a narrow one, Mr Dallas. 909 00:36:48,965 --> 00:36:51,761 Happily, I fall into the latter category. 910 00:36:51,795 --> 00:36:53,314 Come Miss Revell, you wanted to watch me operate, 911 00:36:53,349 --> 00:36:54,695 and so you shall. 912 00:36:54,729 --> 00:36:56,938 Now, look professor, it's a fascinating theory, 913 00:36:56,973 --> 00:36:59,424 but don't you think this has gone far enough? 914 00:36:59,458 --> 00:37:00,873 You can't be serious. 915 00:37:00,908 --> 00:37:01,943 Oh, I am, my boy. 916 00:37:01,978 --> 00:37:02,841 Perfectly serious. 917 00:37:02,875 --> 00:37:03,669 Come along, Miss Revell. 918 00:37:03,704 --> 00:37:04,739 Stay where you are, Milly! 919 00:37:04,774 --> 00:37:06,569 Don't be foolish, Mr. Dallas. 920 00:37:06,603 --> 00:37:08,571 I should hate to have to use this. 921 00:37:08,605 --> 00:37:09,537 For God's sake, professor! 922 00:37:09,572 --> 00:37:11,539 Over there, Mr. Dallas! 923 00:37:12,471 --> 00:37:14,197 Now, we shall see you later. 924 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:16,510 Meantime, feel free to help yourself to a drink, won't you? 925 00:37:16,544 --> 00:37:17,994 You'll find plenty of reading matter 926 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:19,754 to help you pass the time. 927 00:37:19,789 --> 00:37:20,824 Charlie. 928 00:37:46,988 --> 00:37:49,715 [glass breaking] 929 00:37:49,750 --> 00:37:52,442 [dogs barking] 930 00:38:31,481 --> 00:38:34,346 [dogs barking] 931 00:39:05,929 --> 00:39:08,656 [dogs barking] 932 00:39:12,764 --> 00:39:14,869 I apologize for the discomfort, Miss Revell, 933 00:39:14,904 --> 00:39:18,252 you will appreciate I must have absolute quiet 934 00:39:18,286 --> 00:39:19,460 while I'm working. 935 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:24,396 All right, Matthew let's begin. 936 00:39:39,860 --> 00:39:40,895 Dallas? 937 00:39:44,727 --> 00:39:46,384 It appears that your Mr. Dallas 938 00:39:46,418 --> 00:39:48,351 has left the house, Miss Revell. 939 00:39:48,386 --> 00:39:50,767 I don't think he'll get away. 940 00:39:50,802 --> 00:39:51,906 It is just not possible. 941 00:39:51,941 --> 00:39:54,253 My grounds are too securely guarded. 942 00:39:54,288 --> 00:39:55,669 All right, Brander. 943 00:39:56,704 --> 00:39:58,465 Now, to work. 944 00:39:58,499 --> 00:40:00,225 And afterwards you yourself will provide 945 00:40:00,259 --> 00:40:04,367 the material for my final and conclusive experiment. 946 00:40:05,817 --> 00:40:08,544 [dogs barking] 947 00:40:10,891 --> 00:40:13,445 [Groundskeeper] Go on, go on, get him! 948 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:14,895 C'mon, get him! 949 00:40:14,929 --> 00:40:16,448 C'mon, get him! 950 00:40:19,002 --> 00:40:19,865 C'mon, get him! 951 00:40:19,900 --> 00:40:21,315 C'mon, c'mon! 952 00:40:51,552 --> 00:40:54,141 What have we got here, on a Sunday night and all? 953 00:40:54,175 --> 00:40:55,591 I just got away from the hall. 954 00:40:55,625 --> 00:40:56,315 What hall? 955 00:40:56,350 --> 00:40:58,110 Barwood Hall. 956 00:40:58,145 --> 00:40:59,629 Professor Dyne's place? 957 00:40:59,664 --> 00:41:02,287 Listen, get in touch with Inspector Mayhew, Scotland Yard. 958 00:41:02,321 --> 00:41:03,184 Got it? 959 00:41:03,219 --> 00:41:05,324 Mayhew, tell him... 960 00:41:06,153 --> 00:41:07,188 No, let me speak. 961 00:41:07,223 --> 00:41:08,362 Scotland Yard on a Sunday night? 962 00:41:08,396 --> 00:41:09,846 Oh you'll be lucky. 963 00:41:09,881 --> 00:41:12,193 The professor is a dangerous criminal lunatic. 964 00:41:12,228 --> 00:41:14,989 He's about to murder two innocent me in cold blood. 965 00:41:15,024 --> 00:41:16,404 Oh, is he? 966 00:41:16,439 --> 00:41:17,475 You'd better come in here then. 967 00:41:17,509 --> 00:41:18,993 You can tell us all about it,. 968 00:41:19,028 --> 00:41:20,339 It's desperately urgent. 969 00:41:20,374 --> 00:41:21,651 We've not a moment to lose. 970 00:41:21,686 --> 00:41:23,066 Oh, well, we'd better do something 971 00:41:23,101 --> 00:41:24,343 about it then, hadn't we? 972 00:41:24,378 --> 00:41:25,759 I mean, we can't have the professor 973 00:41:25,793 --> 00:41:27,830 going around murdering people in cold blood 974 00:41:27,864 --> 00:41:29,038 now can we? 975 00:41:29,072 --> 00:41:29,935 Don't! 976 00:41:29,970 --> 00:41:31,316 Listen, you idiots! 977 00:41:31,972 --> 00:41:33,836 What are you doing?! 978 00:41:33,870 --> 00:41:35,976 Listen to me, will you?! 979 00:41:38,875 --> 00:41:40,014 That were a close thing. 980 00:41:40,049 --> 00:41:41,533 Ruddy loony. 981 00:41:41,568 --> 00:41:42,845 Be the first one of them got away 982 00:41:42,879 --> 00:41:44,847 from the professor's place in years. 983 00:42:07,076 --> 00:42:09,354 [yells] 984 00:42:11,287 --> 00:42:12,633 God save us. 985 00:42:12,668 --> 00:42:14,014 I don't like it, sergeant. 986 00:42:14,048 --> 00:42:15,533 It's sort of creepy. 987 00:42:15,567 --> 00:42:17,155 Oh, he'll calm down. 988 00:42:17,189 --> 00:42:18,397 Give him time. 989 00:42:20,330 --> 00:42:22,436 Maybe somebody should take a look at him? 990 00:42:22,470 --> 00:42:25,922 Well, go on then, take a look at him. 991 00:42:25,957 --> 00:42:28,407 You take a look at him. 992 00:42:28,442 --> 00:42:31,272 We'll both take a look at him. 993 00:42:39,315 --> 00:42:41,766 I think he's passed out. 994 00:42:41,800 --> 00:42:43,561 Well, what do we do? 995 00:42:43,595 --> 00:42:44,596 Come on. 996 00:42:57,954 --> 00:42:59,335 Well? 997 00:42:59,369 --> 00:43:01,095 God save us, I think he's dead. 998 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:02,890 What the devil?! 999 00:43:02,925 --> 00:43:05,099 Stay where you are or I'll break his neck! 1000 00:43:05,134 --> 00:43:05,997 For God's sake! 1001 00:43:06,031 --> 00:43:07,343 What do I do, sarge? 1002 00:43:07,377 --> 00:43:08,724 You'll do exactly as I say 1003 00:43:08,758 --> 00:43:10,553 or your friend's a dead man, I mean it. 1004 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:13,521 Now, unlock these handcuffs. 1005 00:43:13,556 --> 00:43:14,212 Oh, but- 1006 00:43:14,246 --> 00:43:15,454 Come on! 1007 00:43:31,022 --> 00:43:32,437 You all right, sergeant? 1008 00:43:33,818 --> 00:43:35,060 What the devil?! 1009 00:43:35,095 --> 00:43:37,200 Now, handcuff your sergeant. 1010 00:43:38,029 --> 00:43:38,926 Do as I say?! 1011 00:43:38,961 --> 00:43:40,100 Tell him, sergeant! 1012 00:43:40,134 --> 00:43:41,757 Do as he says. 1013 00:43:46,278 --> 00:43:48,902 I'm sorry about this, sergeant. 1014 00:43:49,765 --> 00:43:51,387 That's better. 1015 00:43:51,421 --> 00:43:52,768 Save your energy, constable, 1016 00:43:52,802 --> 00:43:55,253 you'll need all your strength soon enough. 1017 00:43:57,082 --> 00:43:58,497 I'm sorry about this. 1018 00:44:02,018 --> 00:44:03,330 Put me through to Scotland Yard 1019 00:44:03,364 --> 00:44:05,366 fast as you can it's very urgent. 1020 00:44:06,713 --> 00:44:08,956 He's telephoning Scotland Yard. 1021 00:44:08,991 --> 00:44:09,888 Dangerous lunatic. 1022 00:44:09,923 --> 00:44:11,372 That's what he is. 1023 00:44:12,960 --> 00:44:15,722 What blooming idiots we're gonna look. 1024 00:44:15,756 --> 00:44:17,655 Clever lunatic, if you ask me. 1025 00:44:17,689 --> 00:44:19,864 They're the worse, the cunning ones. 1026 00:44:19,898 --> 00:44:21,762 And he's strong as an ox. 1027 00:44:22,970 --> 00:44:24,351 Now, what do we do? 1028 00:44:25,283 --> 00:44:26,560 God knows. 1029 00:44:26,905 --> 00:44:27,975 What? 1030 00:44:28,010 --> 00:44:29,356 [Operator] I'm sorry, sir. 1031 00:44:29,390 --> 00:44:30,875 Can't get through to London at all, sir. 1032 00:44:30,909 --> 00:44:32,117 All the lines are down. 1033 00:44:32,152 --> 00:44:33,947 It's the storm, sir. 1034 00:44:33,981 --> 00:44:36,018 Blown them all down, it seems. 1035 00:44:36,052 --> 00:44:37,329 Damn! 1036 00:44:37,640 --> 00:44:39,090 No luck? 1037 00:44:39,124 --> 00:44:41,713 Now, why don't you come back here like a good fellow? 1038 00:44:41,748 --> 00:44:44,336 Let us take care of you and no harm done. 1039 00:44:44,371 --> 00:44:46,166 For God's sake, can't you get it into your heads 1040 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:47,201 I'm not a lunatic?! 1041 00:44:47,236 --> 00:44:48,720 No, no, sir, of course not, sir. 1042 00:44:48,755 --> 00:44:50,342 So, you'll just come and let us out of here, 1043 00:44:50,377 --> 00:44:52,931 and prove how sensible you are. 1044 00:45:01,388 --> 00:45:02,596 All right then. 1045 00:45:03,839 --> 00:45:04,874 Look at this. 1046 00:45:06,842 --> 00:45:07,877 Recognize him? 1047 00:45:08,775 --> 00:45:09,741 Charlie Dallas. 1048 00:45:09,776 --> 00:45:11,191 The same. 1049 00:45:11,225 --> 00:45:12,502 Well, not the England fly off? 1050 00:45:12,537 --> 00:45:13,987 Well, yes, actually. 1051 00:45:14,021 --> 00:45:15,920 Now, perhaps you'll believe me. 1052 00:45:15,954 --> 00:45:17,024 Good lord. 1053 00:45:17,059 --> 00:45:19,440 Seems we owe you an apology, sir. 1054 00:45:19,475 --> 00:45:20,752 Good lord, sir. 1055 00:45:20,787 --> 00:45:23,651 I mean, well, good lord, sir. 1056 00:45:33,109 --> 00:45:35,871 The 12th of March, 1900. 1057 00:45:35,905 --> 00:45:40,392 Comparative dissection of two healthy male brains 1058 00:45:40,427 --> 00:45:44,431 commenced 7:37 post meridian. 1059 00:45:46,191 --> 00:45:48,746 [knocking] 1060 00:45:51,921 --> 00:45:53,647 [grunting] 1061 00:45:53,681 --> 00:45:55,925 [Sergeant] I want to speak to Professor Dyne, please! 1062 00:45:55,960 --> 00:45:57,271 It's urgent! 1063 00:45:58,583 --> 00:45:59,618 [P.C. Oates] Easy lad. 1064 00:45:59,653 --> 00:46:00,965 The professor, please. 1065 00:46:00,999 --> 00:46:03,105 A patient of his of desperate character. 1066 00:46:03,139 --> 00:46:05,590 You want to be a bit more careful, you know. 1067 00:46:05,624 --> 00:46:06,625 Can't have dangerous lunatics 1068 00:46:06,660 --> 00:46:08,731 running around the countryside. 1069 00:46:08,766 --> 00:46:12,459 Take it easy, you'll be all right. 1070 00:46:16,118 --> 00:46:17,533 Come on then. 1071 00:46:20,812 --> 00:46:21,813 Easy. 1072 00:46:23,470 --> 00:46:24,989 Go and get your master. 1073 00:46:25,023 --> 00:46:27,405 [grunting] 1074 00:46:29,579 --> 00:46:30,788 I think he believed us all right. 1075 00:46:30,822 --> 00:46:31,927 So far, so good. 1076 00:46:31,961 --> 00:46:33,273 They always said in the village, 1077 00:46:33,307 --> 00:46:34,377 that butler weren't right in the head. 1078 00:46:34,412 --> 00:46:36,448 Yeah, a real comic, isn't he? 1079 00:46:36,483 --> 00:46:38,623 Pray god, we're on time. 1080 00:46:51,947 --> 00:46:52,879 Go away, Brander. 1081 00:46:52,913 --> 00:46:54,742 I'll not be disturbed. 1082 00:46:54,777 --> 00:46:57,228 Yes, that should be all right. 1083 00:46:57,262 --> 00:46:58,988 Do you hear me, Brander, go away! 1084 00:46:59,023 --> 00:47:01,301 I'll not be disturbed! 1085 00:47:01,335 --> 00:47:02,889 You'd think he'd be worried, wouldn't you? 1086 00:47:02,923 --> 00:47:04,338 Losing one of his patients. 1087 00:47:04,373 --> 00:47:06,444 Looks like we're going to be here all night. 1088 00:47:06,478 --> 00:47:08,618 Old professor's got some nice things. 1089 00:47:08,653 --> 00:47:09,378 Shh! 1090 00:47:09,412 --> 00:47:12,346 [door creaking] 1091 00:47:18,870 --> 00:47:20,044 Look after him, you two, 1092 00:47:20,078 --> 00:47:21,977 and then follow me. 1093 00:47:23,461 --> 00:47:25,256 Come on, sergeant! 1094 00:47:27,258 --> 00:47:28,673 Mr. Dallas. 1095 00:47:34,955 --> 00:47:36,888 It's all over, professor. 1096 00:47:36,923 --> 00:47:38,200 All over? 1097 00:47:39,304 --> 00:47:42,894 I had only just begun. 1098 00:47:42,929 --> 00:47:44,206 Begun. 1099 00:47:45,034 --> 00:47:46,864 What have I begun? 1100 00:47:50,039 --> 00:47:51,558 [moaning] 1101 00:47:51,592 --> 00:47:53,871 [yelling] 1102 00:47:59,738 --> 00:48:01,499 Oh, Milly darling, are you all right? 1103 00:48:01,533 --> 00:48:03,846 Oh Charlie, thank god. 1104 00:48:09,956 --> 00:48:11,129 [Judge] Sir Revell. 1105 00:48:11,164 --> 00:48:12,441 [Sir Revel] Here, milord. 1106 00:48:12,475 --> 00:48:14,719 Mr. Ladbroke, I should like it to be 1107 00:48:14,753 --> 00:48:18,688 put on record that this court is relieved 1108 00:48:18,723 --> 00:48:21,277 to see you both safely restored to our midst. 1109 00:48:21,312 --> 00:48:22,175 My lord. 1110 00:48:22,209 --> 00:48:23,970 Now, where were we? 1111 00:48:24,004 --> 00:48:25,316 Oh yes! 1112 00:48:25,350 --> 00:48:28,181 Ah, Mr. Ladbroke, if I may remind you, 1113 00:48:28,215 --> 00:48:31,425 before we were so rudely interrupted 1114 00:48:31,460 --> 00:48:34,635 by forces outside our control, 1115 00:48:34,670 --> 00:48:37,569 you were about to ask a question. 1116 00:48:38,639 --> 00:48:41,366 Milord, gentlemen of the jury, 1117 00:48:41,401 --> 00:48:43,644 let us remove the last traces of doubt 1118 00:48:43,679 --> 00:48:46,061 that this man who stands indicted before you 1119 00:48:46,095 --> 00:48:49,685 is guilty of the crime of which he is accused. 1120 00:48:49,719 --> 00:48:52,101 A crime so Machiavellian in its conception. 1121 00:48:52,136 --> 00:48:53,620 So monstrous in its execution- 1122 00:48:53,654 --> 00:48:54,690 Sir Revell, may I marry your daughter? 1123 00:48:54,724 --> 00:48:56,968 Of course, my boy, of course. 1124 00:48:57,003 --> 00:48:58,590 Now, just be quiet and listen. 1125 00:48:58,625 --> 00:49:00,213 [James] That any human being could stoop 1126 00:49:00,247 --> 00:49:03,906 to such extremes of villainy and violence and deception. 1127 00:49:03,941 --> 00:49:06,357 My lord, may I humbly beg to remind 1128 00:49:06,391 --> 00:49:08,773 my learned friend, yet again, about his question. 1129 00:49:08,807 --> 00:49:13,640 Oh yes, what about that question, Mr. Ladbroke? 1130 00:49:14,434 --> 00:49:16,194 Question, my lord? 1131 00:49:16,229 --> 00:49:17,713 What question? 1132 00:49:18,748 --> 00:49:20,958 What was the question, Sir Revell? 1133 00:49:20,992 --> 00:49:24,099 The question my learned friend was about to ask, 1134 00:49:24,133 --> 00:49:25,376 which simple though it was, 1135 00:49:25,410 --> 00:49:26,377 would finish the case. 1136 00:49:26,411 --> 00:49:28,758 [men murmuring] 1137 00:49:28,793 --> 00:49:29,828 [Bailiff] Order. 1138 00:49:30,968 --> 00:49:32,486 My learned friend asked 1139 00:49:32,521 --> 00:49:33,867 a question about a question. 1140 00:49:33,901 --> 00:49:36,766 I do not intend to answer his question, milord. 1141 00:49:36,801 --> 00:49:38,423 But would rather remind him, in his own words, 1142 00:49:38,458 --> 00:49:41,323 that there is a great lady who stands above us. 1143 00:49:41,357 --> 00:49:43,394 Her eyes are bandaged so that justice 1144 00:49:43,428 --> 00:49:45,810 shall not be warped or prejudiced. 1145 00:49:51,540 --> 00:49:54,957 Congratulations, Mr. Dallas, Miss Revell. 1146 00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:57,580 Try and keep him behind his scrum, Miss Revell. 1147 00:49:57,615 --> 00:49:59,030 You can always leave police matters 1148 00:49:59,065 --> 00:50:01,239 to the professionals, you know. 1149 00:50:03,276 --> 00:50:08,246 ["The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Theme"] 1150 00:50:59,815 --> 00:51:01,817 [soft music] 1151 00:51:01,867 --> 00:51:06,417 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0