1 00:00:13,120 --> 00:00:14,963 (Bongo drums) 2 00:01:03,600 --> 00:01:06,649 (Simon) "Come to Nassau." That's what it says. 3 00:01:07,640 --> 00:01:10,246 And I came, and it is sensational. 4 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:14,120 Swimming, sailing, perfect climate. 5 00:01:15,040 --> 00:01:17,725 Beautiful girlsmeverything. 6 00:01:17,800 --> 00:01:24,331 Unfortunately, like 161 other newspapers in the western hemisphere, 7 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:27,847 the Nassau press is infected with Floyd Vosper. 8 00:01:29,240 --> 00:01:32,608 "Polo-playing Hubert Winfield is in a psychological tizzy 9 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:35,411 "now that Bobo Hamilton's divorce is imminent." 10 00:01:35,480 --> 00:01:37,960 Very tricky lad, this Vosper. 11 00:01:38,040 --> 00:01:41,169 He's found out that most people like reading dirt. 12 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:44,289 So three times weekly, his column dishes it up. 13 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:48,888 By mixing a few grains of truth into a mess of innuendo and smut, 14 00:01:48,960 --> 00:01:52,328 Floyd Vosper pretends to report the low-down on celebrities. 15 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:54,846 I don't know how you feel about him, 16 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:57,127 but to me he's like a... 17 00:01:57,200 --> 00:02:00,522 a dirty kid scrawling filthy words on a backyard fence. 18 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:01,931 (Knocking) 19 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:04,002 Come in! Excuse me. 20 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:07,243 - Good morning. - Your pressing, sir. 21 00:02:07,320 --> 00:02:10,563 Drop it on the bed. Thanks for getting it back so quickly. 22 00:02:10,640 --> 00:02:13,007 Land's sakes! You're welcome, I'm sure. 23 00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:16,562 It isn't every day a gal gets a chance to press a jacket 24 00:02:16,640 --> 00:02:19,211 belonging to the famous Simon Templar. 25 00:02:56,200 --> 00:02:57,361 (Knocking) 26 00:02:57,440 --> 00:02:59,408 Come in. 27 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:02,768 Mr Templar, Major. 28 00:03:03,680 --> 00:03:06,251 Major Fanshire, my favourite police officer. 29 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:09,529 - Mr Templar, how are you? - Bubbling over with good spirits. 30 00:03:09,600 --> 00:03:12,843 Meaning you're as comfortable in a police station as I am. 31 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:16,527 Why not? Like yours, my conscience is as clear as the summer sky. 32 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:17,840 Mm-hm. 33 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:19,922 Though I did have a momentary twinge 34 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:23,721 when your police sergeant called to say you wanted to see me. 35 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:25,768 However, it was only momentary. 36 00:03:25,840 --> 00:03:29,322 - What are you doing here? - Sailing, swimming, relaxing. 37 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:32,131 Have you any...immediate plans? 38 00:03:32,840 --> 00:03:35,127 - For what? - Causing trouble. 39 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:37,160 None. 40 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:42,409 I'm going to the Wexalls' for the weekend, then... 41 00:03:42,480 --> 00:03:44,209 The Wexalls? 42 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:48,484 - You mean Herbert Wexall? - Yes. 43 00:03:49,680 --> 00:03:51,762 Oh, and Lucy, of course. 44 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:53,808 I presume they've invited you? 45 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:57,888 Major, would I be going otherwise? 46 00:03:57,960 --> 00:04:00,770 You've been to places uninvited before. 47 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:05,291 Lucy begged me to come. 48 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:08,762 Mmm... She has a lot of expensive jewellery. 49 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:13,684 AND silverware. 50 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:15,364 Yes. 51 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:22,880 - So long as you know that we know. - I do now. 52 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:25,327 Nassau is quiet and peaceful. 53 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:28,927 I thought you might like to know I intend to keep it that way. 54 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:32,368 I promise I shall cooperate to the best of my ability. 55 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:35,011 - I'm deeply touched. - I thought you would be. 56 00:04:35,080 --> 00:04:36,844 Am I free to go? 57 00:04:37,680 --> 00:04:41,321 - Give my regards to the Wexalls. - Of course. 58 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:52,089 - Hello, Maria. - Hello, Mr Templar. 59 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:55,323 You're in the blue room. I'll take up your bag for you. 60 00:04:55,400 --> 00:04:58,131 - Thank you. - Mrs Wexall is in the drawing room. 61 00:04:58,200 --> 00:05:00,441 ( 62 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:05,847 - Simon, how nice! - Hello, Lucy. 63 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:07,684 I'm so pleased to see you. 64 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:09,967 - You look marvellous! - So do you. 65 00:05:10,040 --> 00:05:12,327 - Turn that off. - Not on my account. 66 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,368 This is my sister, Janet Blaise. 67 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:16,408 - Simon Templar. - How do you do? 68 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:19,290 She's a mistake from my parents' middle years. 69 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,124 I'll fish Herbert out. 70 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:23,282 He's in conference with Mr Gresson. 71 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:27,684 Conference my foot! They're telling dirty stories. Fix Simon a drink. 72 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:29,489 What can I get you? 73 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:33,763 I think your basic reasoning is very sound, Mr Gresson. 74 00:05:33,840 --> 00:05:36,207 I'm glad you feel that way, Mr Wexall. 75 00:05:36,280 --> 00:05:39,682 I admit the investment required is large, 76 00:05:39,760 --> 00:05:42,684 but the profit potential is enormous. 77 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:46,207 Herbert, Simon Templar's here. Come and say hello. 78 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:47,645 (Sighs) 79 00:05:47,720 --> 00:05:51,167 - Excuse me a moment, will you? - Certainly. 80 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:53,322 Miss Stone will look after you. 81 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:54,925 Fine. 82 00:05:56,200 --> 00:05:57,964 Obedient, isn't he? 83 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:02,362 Polite. It's a virtue we English rather admire. 84 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:06,161 I'm sorry, I think a great deal of Herbert. It was just a silly joke. 85 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:08,083 Very silly. 86 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:13,127 You're what Americans call a smart operator, aren't you? 87 00:06:14,640 --> 00:06:17,644 I've heard so much about you, I'm glad you could come. 88 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:19,324 Let's go out on the patio. 89 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:21,846 You go ahead, I'm not quite through. 90 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:25,891 Incidentally, Lucy, I've asked Floyd Vosper for the weekend. 91 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:30,727 - You've what? - It's only two days. You'll survive. 92 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:35,124 Floyd Vosper's absolutely sickening. He'll ruin the whole party. 93 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:37,328 Not in front of Mr Templar. 94 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:39,084 Don't mind me. Go right ahead. 95 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:41,891 I wish you'd consult me before inviting people. 96 00:06:41,960 --> 00:06:44,804 I asked him for very important business reasons 97 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:46,962 and I wish you'd be pleasant to him. 98 00:06:47,040 --> 00:06:49,771 (Sighs) Well, it won't be easy, but I'll try. 99 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:51,205 Thank you, darling. 100 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:55,080 Mr Templar, I'll join you on the patio as soon as I'm through. 101 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:57,367 Floyd Vosper... Eurgh! 102 00:06:57,440 --> 00:06:59,727 What do you know of his background? 103 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:02,770 I mean... Where does he come from originally? 104 00:07:02,840 --> 00:07:04,922 From underneath a stone in London. 105 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:08,288 Then he went to the States and was educated at Harvard. 106 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:11,523 Harvard?! And he writes a column like that?! 107 00:07:11,600 --> 00:07:13,250 Yes, it is pretty poisonous. 108 00:07:13,320 --> 00:07:15,846 It's a sewer sheet, it gets worse every day. 109 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:17,604 Meaning you never miss it. 110 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:20,331 I hate it, but I can't resist it. 111 00:07:21,400 --> 00:07:24,722 I wonder what Herbert meant by business reasons. 112 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:27,644 - Maybe he wants some publicity. - I suppose so. 113 00:07:27,720 --> 00:07:30,371 He's cooking up some oil deal with Gresson. 114 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:34,081 By the time Vosper's finished with them, they WILL be cooked. 115 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:37,522 This geologist, is he reputable? 116 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:40,524 (Gresson) He was with British Petroleum for 15 years. 117 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:45,811 And if I come in for £50,000, you'll still need...how much? 118 00:07:45,880 --> 00:07:47,245 Another 40. 119 00:07:47,320 --> 00:07:50,688 What about your sister-in-law? She might be interested. 120 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:53,366 - Janet? - I understand she's pretty well-off. 121 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:57,445 Yes, Lucy's father left his fortune equally between the two girls. 122 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:02,560 But Janet's money is tied up until she's 30...or until she marries. 123 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:05,166 - This is my fiancé, john Herrick. - How do you do? 124 00:08:05,240 --> 00:08:08,289 - I saw you play tennis. You're good. - Thank you. 125 00:08:08,360 --> 00:08:11,489 - John, fix me a gin and tonic. - Sure. Mr Templar? 126 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:13,050 Not for me, thanks. 127 00:08:13,120 --> 00:08:16,602 - Lucy, where's Astron? - Meditating down by the pool. 128 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:19,650 - Who's Astron? - Not who, what! 129 00:08:19,720 --> 00:08:22,690 Don't be unkind, Janet. He's an Indian mystic. 130 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:26,526 I met him in New York and I asked him to spend the winter with us. 131 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:28,887 Oddly enough, he didn't want to come. 132 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:31,770 He felt he'd be uncomfortable among too much luxury. 133 00:08:31,840 --> 00:08:34,411 He hates materialism, he's writing about it. 134 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:37,404 Floyd Vosper will tear him to pieces. 135 00:08:37,480 --> 00:08:39,289 Sounds like a cosy weekend. 136 00:08:39,360 --> 00:08:42,648 Lucy, did you say Floyd Vosper was coming here? 137 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:45,007 It's not my fault, Herbert invited him. 138 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:48,971 We shall have nothing but snide remarks and nasty cracks all weekend. 139 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:53,284 Thank you. But I tell you, if Floyd Vosper steps one inch out of line, 140 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:55,522 you've my permission to kill him. 141 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:57,329 You too, Simon. 142 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,243 Me? I'm on holiday. 143 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:04,884 It is infuriating. Floyd Vosper for 48 interminable hours. 144 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:07,281 Yeah, but Vosper, he's the last one... 145 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:10,284 I don't like him any more than you, but he's powerful. 146 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:13,648 His column is carried in exactly 161 newspapers. 147 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:16,690 If he's on our side, we'll be fighting the backers off. 148 00:09:16,760 --> 00:09:21,527 I suppose you're right. But the wrong kind of publicity...it could be bad! 149 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:26,162 Don't Americans say there's no such thing as the wrong kind of publicity? 150 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:28,004 That's not strictly accurate. 151 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:31,687 Just the same, Vosper can make or break this whole operation. 152 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:33,728 You're so right. 153 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:37,648 I'll go and change. Have we got time for a swim before lunch? 154 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,643 You go ahead. I'll finish up here. 155 00:09:39,720 --> 00:09:42,530 All right, I'll see you later. Miss Stone. 156 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:54,486 What's the matter, Pauline? You haven't said a word all morning. 157 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:57,564 Does it matter? You're obviously going ahead. 158 00:09:58,760 --> 00:10:01,161 I have to go ahead with it. 159 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:05,245 I wish I could convince you that I don't care about the money. 160 00:10:05,320 --> 00:10:08,085 All I want is to be married to you. 161 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:11,525 Darling, I want that too. 162 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:14,206 - Do you? - Mm-hm. 163 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:25,842 - Well, you convinced? - No, but I won't argue. 164 00:10:25,920 --> 00:10:27,604 Oh, darling, do be patient. 165 00:10:27,680 --> 00:10:30,843 Can't you see Gresson is a heaven-sent opportunity 166 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:33,287 to get rid of Lucy for once and for all? 167 00:10:33,360 --> 00:10:36,443 Poor Lucy, I feel sorry for her. 168 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:38,443 I don't. 169 00:10:38,520 --> 00:10:40,887 I don't feel sorry for her at all. 170 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:47,121 Then, after Rome, we had two weeks in Paris and then we flew back here. 171 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:50,044 - Sounds wonderful. - Oh, it was divine. 172 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:53,681 Herbert liked it too. He said it was like a second honeymoon. 173 00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:55,285 (Car horn blaring) 174 00:10:55,360 --> 00:10:58,648 Oh, dear, I wonder if that's Floyd Vosper. 175 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:02,208 - Let's go for a swim. - Yes, let's. 176 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:03,770 (Iowa rds! 177 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:06,491 - Anyway, you'll stick with me. - To the end. 178 00:11:06,560 --> 00:11:08,608 Just pretend we're glad to see him. 179 00:11:08,680 --> 00:11:12,366 But I warn you, don't make him mad. He's a very dangerous man. 180 00:11:12,440 --> 00:11:13,885 (Bell) 181 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:16,768 I've met a few in my time. 182 00:11:19,800 --> 00:11:23,202 - Lucy, darling, how are you? - Hello, Floyd, how are you? 183 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:25,248 It's been ages. Let me look at you. 184 00:11:25,320 --> 00:11:27,641 My! You've put on a few pounds! 185 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:29,609 A few?! 186 00:11:29,680 --> 00:11:31,921 (Vosper) I really must talk to Herb. 187 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:35,129 You're obviously overeating because you feel rejected. 188 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:37,248 It's still Miss Stone, I presume? 189 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:41,291 You certainly do. This is Simon Templar, Floyd Vosper. 190 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:45,331 Well, well. The Saint, no less. I know a great deal about you. 191 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:47,323 - I'm flattered. - Don't be. 192 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:49,926 I follow your exploits with extreme distaste. 193 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:52,480 That article about you in The Times last Sunday 194 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:55,370 was the most nauseating thing I've seen in print. 195 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:58,489 - Tried reading your own columns? - A parry! Splendid! 196 00:11:58,560 --> 00:12:02,007 - Defenceless people are such bores. - Would you like to change? 197 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:04,242 - Why? - No particular reason... 198 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:06,891 if you don't mind swimming in your clothes. 199 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:09,122 My, but we're witty today. 200 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:12,841 I'd rather be a court jester than a professional stinker. 201 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:16,524 - I'll fix some drinks. - Arsenic on the rocks. 202 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:18,125 (LUCy laughs) 203 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:21,283 What a dear social barrel of lard she is. 204 00:12:25,280 --> 00:12:28,568 Floyd... How nice to see you. 205 00:12:28,640 --> 00:12:31,450 Nice to see you and the beauteous Miss Stone. 206 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:34,330 Is he still working you as hard as ever, darling? 207 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:35,890 Hello, Mr Vosper. 208 00:12:35,960 --> 00:12:40,249 Simon, you haven't met my secretary, have you? Mr Templar, Miss Stone. 209 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:42,448 - How do you do? - Hello. 210 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:44,887 I'm glad you could come. I want a long talk. 211 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:47,122 Have you Lucy's permission? 212 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:51,444 Mr Vosper, just for this weekend, could we cut out the nasty cracks? 213 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:55,570 You're asking the impossible, dear. I enjoy watching people squirm. 214 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:01,487 I'll tell the others you're here. 215 00:13:01,560 --> 00:13:03,927 (Vosper) They'll be thrilled! 216 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:08,690 Poor Herbert's a walking monument to the hideousness of unskilled labour. 217 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:10,762 Lucy must have bought him in a sale. 218 00:13:10,840 --> 00:13:14,765 Does your brand of cheap insult take practice or were you born this way? 219 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:17,605 It takes work. I've been working on a dossier 220 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:20,001 of the international set for years. 221 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:23,368 I checked the house-list against my files. It's all here. 222 00:13:23,440 --> 00:13:28,082 You stick close to me, I'll promise you the most grotesque discoveries. 223 00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:39,527 Well, well, my old friend Arthur Gresson. 224 00:13:39,600 --> 00:13:41,409 Oh, hello, Floyd. 225 00:13:41,480 --> 00:13:45,530 - So you're promoting oil this time? - This is strictly on the level. 226 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,364 - I'll bet. - My word of honour. 227 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:51,968 Does Wexall know about your run-in with the New York DA's Office? 228 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,929 That was a long time ago. 229 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,924 They keep files, you know... on embezzlers. 230 00:13:57,000 --> 00:14:01,449 Listen, you louse up this deal and I'll break your back, so help me! 231 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:04,603 Keep your hands off me, you tinhorn promoter... 232 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:07,206 or I'll tell Wexall you've got a record. 233 00:14:07,280 --> 00:14:09,601 He'll throw you out so fast you won't believe it. 234 00:14:09,680 --> 00:14:13,002 If there's two things I hate, it's frauds and phoneys. 235 00:14:13,080 --> 00:14:14,764 And you're both. 236 00:14:41,480 --> 00:14:44,563 - Feel better? - Much. 237 00:14:44,640 --> 00:14:47,211 Mmm, this climate gets you, doesn't it? 238 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:49,760 Sunshine, the palm trees, the ocean... 239 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:55,443 - Sure does. - john, is something wrong? 240 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:56,885 No. 241 00:14:56,960 --> 00:15:00,169 You've suddenly gone all moody and serious. 242 00:15:00,240 --> 00:15:03,130 I'm sorry. just a bit depressed, that's all. 243 00:15:03,200 --> 00:15:05,282 What about? 244 00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:08,842 - My past, my future... - You'll breeze through Wimbledon. 245 00:15:08,920 --> 00:15:12,288 In two months you'll be world's champion tennis player. 246 00:15:12,360 --> 00:15:14,362 What's depressing about that? 247 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:18,801 Look, Janet, I'm 30 years old. This can't go on forever. 248 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:21,850 There must be more to life than just playing games. 249 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:26,601 Mr Herrick, the secret of happiness on this earth 250 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:29,047 is to live purely for the service of God. 251 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:31,885 Astron, I wouldn't know how to do it. 252 00:15:31,960 --> 00:15:34,964 You serve God by sewing your fellow man. 253 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:37,566 You mean john should go in for social service - 254 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:39,608 delinquent kids and that? 255 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:41,808 Miss Blaise, he is saying himself 256 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:45,771 he's wanting more from this life than the playing of games. 257 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:47,205 I do, you know. 258 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:50,124 Oh, john, all I want is for you to be happy. 259 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:53,204 I'll do anything you want, go anywhere you want. 260 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:57,643 - I love you, Janet. - I love you, too. 261 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:03,202 Uh-oh, we've got company. 262 00:16:04,200 --> 00:16:06,931 Floyd, I think you know my sister, Janet Blaise. 263 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:09,844 - We've met. - Yes, you were combing Palm Beach. 264 00:16:09,920 --> 00:16:12,207 And this is her fiancé, john Herrick. 265 00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:14,282 Ah, the terror of the Catskills. 266 00:16:14,360 --> 00:16:17,887 - How are you? - How do you do, Mr Vesper? 267 00:16:17,960 --> 00:16:20,361 What's this about the Catskills? 268 00:16:20,440 --> 00:16:23,603 - I played there at one time. - And beautifully too. 269 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:25,523 - How's your game? - Not bad. 270 00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:28,604 Huh, not bad? He's entering Wimbledon this year. 271 00:16:28,680 --> 00:16:30,250 Are you, now? 272 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:35,008 - He's going to be world champion. - I'm absolutely thrilled. 273 00:16:35,080 --> 00:16:37,128 For heaven's sake, cut it out. 274 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:38,725 If you say so. 275 00:16:38,800 --> 00:16:41,485 - Let's go get some lunch. - All right. 276 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:49,762 - We're going in. - Fine, see you. 277 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:52,161 What's Simon Templar doing here? 278 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:54,402 He happens to be a friend of mine. 279 00:16:59,120 --> 00:17:03,523 I don't believe you've met Lucy's latest addition to the menagerie. 280 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:06,171 He won't acknowledge the introduction. 281 00:17:06,240 --> 00:17:09,164 - Then, don't make it. - I really don't intend to, 282 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:12,403 but this house has everything, including live-in bats. 283 00:17:12,480 --> 00:17:14,721 - And guests with no manners. - Touché! 284 00:17:14,800 --> 00:17:19,328 Mr Templar, I expose frauds and Astron here is a beaut! 285 00:17:19,400 --> 00:17:24,042 He's a nature boy who's concluded a very successful season in New York. 286 00:17:24,120 --> 00:17:26,487 That turban covers a hole in his head. 287 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:29,564 He happens to be the first sincere man I've ever met. 288 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:32,450 He's honestly trying to find the meaning of life. 289 00:17:32,520 --> 00:17:34,602 Lucy, darling, I know this squirrel. 290 00:17:34,680 --> 00:17:37,684 Sure, he's searching for the meaning of life... 291 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:39,762 inside your safety-deposit box. 292 00:17:39,840 --> 00:17:42,764 Why don't I give this nasty little boy a spanking? 293 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:47,209 Mr Templar, the blasphemer's words are as dust in the wind. 294 00:17:47,280 --> 00:17:48,805 Quaint, isn't he? 295 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:52,162 What's this? 296 00:17:52,240 --> 00:17:54,083 Sherwood Forest in Nassau? 297 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:56,731 It's John's, he hunts sharks with it. 298 00:17:56,800 --> 00:17:59,690 - How clever. - He had it specially made. 299 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:02,047 He's the only one strong enough to use it. 300 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:04,930 A distinction of the most pathetic merit. 301 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:09,369 I think I'll have a drink before lunch. It might relieve my boredom. 302 00:18:15,120 --> 00:18:18,124 - Happy to meet you, Mr Templar. - Nice meeting you. 303 00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:21,204 - Sorry about that, Astron. - It is of no importance. 304 00:18:21,280 --> 00:18:23,647 Someone should punch him on the nose. 305 00:18:23,720 --> 00:18:26,883 - Somebody should kill him. - Somebody will. 306 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:30,567 His mockeries will be silenced by the Arrow of God. 307 00:18:39,440 --> 00:18:42,523 Herb, it's just possible you're on to something. 308 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:46,002 I believe in it - enough to invest £50,000. 309 00:18:46,080 --> 00:18:48,321 Of Lucy's money. 310 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:52,849 Floyd, a few plugs in your column would mean a great deal to us. 311 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:55,127 We'd have to fight the investors off. 312 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:58,044 - I'll read this carefully. - Yes, you do that. 313 00:18:58,120 --> 00:19:01,329 Mind you, if I do promote you with my 50 million readers, 314 00:19:01,400 --> 00:19:03,767 you can hardly expect me to be satisfied 315 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:06,127 with a few meals, a bed and some brandy. 316 00:19:07,040 --> 00:19:10,442 No, we'd, erm... take care of you, Floyd. 317 00:19:11,080 --> 00:19:13,208 I'm sure you would. 318 00:19:13,280 --> 00:19:16,250 I'll read this tomorrow and then we'll talk. 319 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:20,251 No case for discarded husbands. 320 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:24,805 Floyd, I would just appreciate your help. 321 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:28,407 In pursuit of wealth, or the nubile Miss Stone? 322 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:32,280 Since you brought the subject up... Yes, I do happen to love her. 323 00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:34,203 Ha! That word(!) 324 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:36,931 - Well, it's true. - I suppose it's mutual. 325 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:39,128 - Yes, I think it is. - Oh, you think so. 326 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:42,044 You mean you've observed the proprieties? 327 00:19:42,120 --> 00:19:43,087 Yes! 328 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:47,051 - How very British. - Floyd, I think you've said enough. 329 00:19:47,120 --> 00:19:50,727 What chance would you have of prying £50,000 out of Lucy, 330 00:19:50,800 --> 00:19:53,804 if she knew about your extra-curricular activities? 331 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:55,848 She'd throw you out! 332 00:19:55,920 --> 00:19:58,048 If you want to tell her, go ahead. 333 00:19:58,120 --> 00:19:59,884 Why should I? 334 00:19:59,960 --> 00:20:03,931 I expect to make a considerable profit out of this for myself. 335 00:20:29,920 --> 00:20:31,888 Nassau's Robin Hood. 336 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:34,484 You try it. 337 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:36,642 Aw, please! 338 00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:40,244 Archery's such an accomplishment in this day and age. 339 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:43,290 It should enable you to keep a wife and 10 children. 340 00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:45,124 But money won't be a problem 341 00:20:45,200 --> 00:20:47,567 once you've anted up for that plain gold band. 342 00:20:47,640 --> 00:20:50,120 - You know, Vosper... - Yes, I do, don't I? 343 00:20:50,200 --> 00:20:54,444 I could disqualify you at Wimbledon with one word - "professional". 344 00:20:54,520 --> 00:20:57,524 Only for one season in the Catskills, I was broke! 345 00:20:57,600 --> 00:20:59,568 I know the details. 346 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:03,406 - I've regretted it ever since. - Come, come, you didn't rob a bank. 347 00:21:03,280 --> 00:21:07,205 But I am ineligible for Wimbledon. Sport's the only thing I do well. 348 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:11,171 Just for once, before I quit, I'd like to succeed at something. 349 00:21:11,240 --> 00:21:14,210 I think I can win at Wimbledon. I'd like the chance. 350 00:21:14,280 --> 00:21:17,363 You'd like a chance at Janet's money too, wouldn't you? 351 00:21:19,120 --> 00:21:21,327 I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. 352 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:24,643 Keep your hands to yourself, you muscle-bound oaf! 353 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:27,204 You'll be sorry. 354 00:21:27,280 --> 00:21:29,965 What's Janet going to do when she finds out? 355 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:34,204 Think she'll keep you like Lucy keeps Herb, like a tame butler? 356 00:21:40,240 --> 00:21:42,447 Forgive me Astron, do you mind if I talk? 357 00:21:42,520 --> 00:21:43,851 Please. 358 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:48,050 - Lucy thinks a great deal of you. - And you do not approve. 359 00:21:48,120 --> 00:21:50,600 I neither approve nor disapprove. 360 00:21:50,680 --> 00:21:54,162 - You have an open mind. - I try. 361 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:57,801 Are you really thinking I am capable of robbing Lucy? 362 00:21:57,880 --> 00:21:59,450 You tell me. 363 00:22:00,120 --> 00:22:02,088 I am poor, she is rich. 364 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:05,801 She is worshipping materialism, I despise it. 365 00:22:05,880 --> 00:22:09,282 But we have one very important thing in common. 366 00:22:10,240 --> 00:22:14,484 We are both trying to learn how we can best fit into the world. 367 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:18,167 - The world as it is now. - It's a hard lesson. 368 00:22:18,240 --> 00:22:21,005 But the only truly worthwhile one. 369 00:22:21,080 --> 00:22:24,050 Do you think Floyd Vosper will ever learn it? 370 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:28,331 He is not living long enough. 371 00:22:29,040 --> 00:22:31,930 You mean he'll be struck down by the Arrow of God? 372 00:22:33,040 --> 00:22:38,649 Sometimes, Mr Templar, God is placing his arrow in the hands of a man. 373 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:41,530 I think I'm for a swim. 374 00:22:58,480 --> 00:23:00,801 - Did you talk to Astron? - A little. 375 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:03,565 - What do you think of him? - ls Vosper asleep? 376 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:06,405 _ I'm trying- _ Very. 377 00:23:07,120 --> 00:23:11,125 My dear Lucy, your wit is almost as sharp as your figure. 378 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:14,522 - Why don't I throw him in the pool? - I don't want a scene. 379 00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:16,728 He's insulted everybody in the house. 380 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:19,849 Yes, but he is our guest. I'm going to look for Herbert. 381 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:23,481 Be sure to leave no stone unturned. 382 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:29,162 I thought as puns go, that was rather neat, didn't you? 383 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:33,040 Isn't Lucy going through enough without you throwing it in her face? 384 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:37,125 Poor Lucy. She's so dumb, she could pass for a ventriloquist's dummy. 385 00:23:37,200 --> 00:23:40,647 One of these days you'll get what's coming to you. 386 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:44,884 Oh, please, two resident prophets in the house is more than enough. 387 00:23:44,960 --> 00:23:47,406 While you're up, I'll have another brandy. 388 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:49,608 Don't hold your breath. 389 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:53,650 Vosper, Gresson - what does it all add up to? 390 00:23:53,720 --> 00:23:55,484 I love YOU - not Lucy's money 391 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:58,370 or Gresson's promises to make you a tycoon. 392 00:23:58,440 --> 00:24:02,889 You talk like a child. How long would we last in a one-room apartment? 393 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:05,361 At least we'd have our self respect. 394 00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:09,923 Oh! Love on a shoestring(!) You don't know what you're talking about. 395 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,287 Poverty isn't ennobling, you know. 396 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:17,082 It's the smell of cabbage water and the despair of peeling wallpaper. 397 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:21,529 - I'm not afraid. - Maybe you're not, but I am. 398 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:24,285 I want a simple answer to a simple question. 399 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:27,443 When are you going to ask Lucy for a divorce? 400 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:31,210 - Well, if the deal... - Never mind the ifs! 401 00:24:31,280 --> 00:24:34,250 - But, Pauline, I can't... - Always ifs and buts. 402 00:24:34,320 --> 00:24:36,721 To me that spells out being strung along. 403 00:24:36,800 --> 00:24:40,009 So if you don't mind, I'll leave at the end of the month. 404 00:24:49,920 --> 00:24:52,605 All right, I'll go and have a talk with Lucy now. 405 00:24:53,520 --> 00:24:57,445 - Lucy, I want to talk to you. - Darling, I've been looking for you. 406 00:24:57,520 --> 00:25:01,445 Floyd Vosper's being simply hideous. I want you to ask him to leave. 407 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:05,730 Never mind him. I've something much more serious to talk to you about. 408 00:25:05,800 --> 00:25:07,609 In private. 409 00:25:08,560 --> 00:25:10,881 - About Pauline? - Lucy, please! 410 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:14,003 Not here. 411 00:25:14,080 --> 00:25:16,162 Oh, I'll talk to you later. 412 00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:22,931 (Sighs) 413 00:25:26,160 --> 00:25:27,924 Pauline. 414 00:25:30,800 --> 00:25:33,963 How serious is this, between you and my husband? 415 00:25:34,040 --> 00:25:38,329 - Let's not have a scene. - The truth. There'll be no scene. 416 00:25:38,400 --> 00:25:41,244 Lie, and I'll tear your hair out. 417 00:25:42,400 --> 00:25:44,164 I love him. 418 00:25:44,240 --> 00:25:46,686 Unfortunately, I do too. 419 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:49,764 - Lucy, he wants a divorce. - He'll never get it. 420 00:25:49,840 --> 00:25:52,730 What can you gain by holding him against his will? 421 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:57,322 Pauline, I love him very much. 422 00:25:57,400 --> 00:25:59,368 He's getting older. 423 00:25:59,440 --> 00:26:05,402 Some day, when he realises how much I care for him, he'll reciprocate. 424 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:08,723 Astron taught me that. Love creates love. 425 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:11,921 That's why I want you to go now. 426 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:15,209 - If I go, he'll come with me. - You mustn't let him. 427 00:26:15,280 --> 00:26:21,561 Oh, Pauline, please. You're young and beautiful and I'm not. 428 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:25,011 If you leave now, I'll give you $5,000. 429 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:26,047 NO, Lucy! 430 00:26:26,120 --> 00:26:29,044 10,000, if you go right now... tonight! 431 00:26:30,360 --> 00:26:34,001 That won't be necessary, Lucy. I'll leave for nothing. 432 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:38,161 Pauline! 433 00:26:39,680 --> 00:26:41,045 Pauline! 434 00:26:41,480 --> 00:26:43,050 Pauline! 435 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:46,480 That was the leave-my-husband-alone bit. 436 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:52,045 You put the most unpleasant interpretation on everything. 437 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:54,964 I give out facts, others interpret. 438 00:26:57,040 --> 00:26:59,566 Facts or cheap insinuations? 439 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:01,722 You're sick enough to be dead. 440 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:05,202 But instead you go on living and infecting everyone else. 441 00:27:05,280 --> 00:27:08,727 - Are you defending these people? - They're unhappy and afraid. 442 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:11,410 My dear man, what absolute drivel. 443 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:14,211 Astron is a money-grabbing fake, 444 00:27:14,280 --> 00:27:17,921 Herb WexalUs a weakling and a kept man, 445 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:22,483 and Janet is a love-sick sap chasing a muscle-bound jerk. 446 00:27:22,560 --> 00:27:24,562 And Lucy... Hah! 447 00:27:24,640 --> 00:27:28,087 Lucy has a mother complex and the instincts of a killer shark, 448 00:27:28,160 --> 00:27:30,208 as any psychiatrist will tell you. 449 00:27:30,280 --> 00:27:32,442 Why don't you turn it off, Vesper? 450 00:27:33,080 --> 00:27:36,527 You've got the original garbage-can mind. 451 00:27:36,600 --> 00:27:39,206 Expose the crooks and gangsters all you want, 452 00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:41,681 but leave the people in this house alone. 453 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:44,047 They're hurting nobody but themselves. 454 00:27:44,120 --> 00:27:47,203 It's the little frauds that spread the corruption. 455 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:50,124 The fake promoters, their small-town grafters - 456 00:27:50,200 --> 00:27:52,806 the adulterers and gigolos we have down here. 457 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:57,204 I expose the rotting face behind the smug mask of respectability. 458 00:27:57,280 --> 00:27:59,806 - With gossip. - No, with facts. 459 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:02,884 I've got a file card on everybody in this house. 460 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:06,282 - Why? - Because it's my business. 461 00:28:06,360 --> 00:28:09,728 Let me remind you, I've never been sued for libel. 462 00:28:09,800 --> 00:28:12,610 Get your fingers out of me and keep them crossed. 463 00:28:12,680 --> 00:28:16,048 I don't have to cross anything, the truth is a solid defence. 464 00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:18,810 What's more, a libel suit would spread your muck 465 00:28:18,880 --> 00:28:22,248 across the front page of every newspaper in the country. 466 00:28:22,320 --> 00:28:25,927 That's not my affair. You know, quite suddenly, I'm bored. 467 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:28,724 So am I... 468 00:28:28,800 --> 00:28:30,848 and nauseated. 469 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:34,481 Maybe it'll settle your stomach if I go lie on the beach. 470 00:28:35,760 --> 00:28:38,570 I wonder if I'll come across dear, feeble Herb 471 00:28:38,640 --> 00:28:41,405 comforting Miss Stone amongst the sand dunes. 472 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,570 (Simon) Thank you. 473 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:04,008 - John, please. - Oh, I'm sorry, Janet. 474 00:29:04,080 --> 00:29:07,084 I'm late for martinis as usual, but... 475 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:14,003 Hey, what is this? Grant's tomb? 476 00:29:14,080 --> 00:29:17,801 We're all reflecting on the beauty of life in Nassau. 477 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:19,120 (Laughfi) 478 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:22,170 Hey, ah...where's Miss Stone? 479 00:29:22,240 --> 00:29:24,322 I've... I've no idea. 480 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:26,971 - A very pretty girl, that. - Very. 481 00:29:27,040 --> 00:29:29,441 Hey, ah...did Vosper read the brochure? 482 00:29:29,520 --> 00:29:32,729 He's got it, whether he's read it or not, I don't know. 483 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:35,565 - Gresson, which clan? - Huh? 484 00:29:35,640 --> 00:29:37,642 - The tartan. - Oh! 485 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:41,566 I don't know. I had a Chinese tailor make it for me in San Francisco. 486 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,961 Dinner is sewed, Mrs Wexall. 487 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,804 Thank you, Maria. 488 00:29:46,680 --> 00:29:48,523 Where's dear, loveable Floyd? 489 00:29:48,600 --> 00:29:50,568 He wasn't in his room just now. 490 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:54,122 - I mean, his door was open. - Do we really need him? 491 00:29:54,200 --> 00:29:56,851 Speaking personally...no! 492 00:29:56,920 --> 00:30:00,686 The last time I saw him, he was planning a nap on the beach. 493 00:30:00,760 --> 00:30:03,730 Simon, be a darling and go and look for him, will you? 494 00:30:03,800 --> 00:30:06,087 It'd be my pleasure. 495 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:17,729 - Pauline, what are you doing here? - Thinking. 496 00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:20,167 I looked for you this afternoon. 497 00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:22,561 I went for a walk, a long one. 498 00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:26,326 - Where are you off to? - Lucy's sent me to find Vosper. 499 00:30:26,400 --> 00:30:28,607 He was asleep on the beach when I came in. 500 00:30:28,680 --> 00:30:32,366 Mind if I come? I don't much feel like facing people tonight. 501 00:30:32,440 --> 00:30:33,965 My pleasure. 502 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:39,850 Oh, over there. 503 00:30:39,920 --> 00:30:42,810 - Vosper! - He's still asleep. 504 00:30:42,880 --> 00:30:45,690 No wonder, he was supping brandy all afternoon. 505 00:30:57,760 --> 00:30:59,762 - OK, doc, it's all yours. - Thanks. 506 00:30:59,840 --> 00:31:02,844 - You're welcome. - Get him in the ambulance. 507 00:31:02,920 --> 00:31:06,129 Dr Rahn, Major Fanshire wants to know the time of death. 508 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:08,646 Between six and seven, I'd say. 509 00:31:09,280 --> 00:31:11,248 (Ian you be more accurate? 510 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:14,642 My report states 6:30. It isn't accurate, but it's average. 511 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:18,042 Whether Major Fanshire will figure that out, I don't know. 512 00:31:18,120 --> 00:31:22,011 Maybe the autopsy will be more specific, sir. 513 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:26,404 Three stripes and you're already an expert in forensic medicine(!) 514 00:31:26,480 --> 00:31:29,051 An autopsy determines the cause of death. 515 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:31,885 That, as you saw, was sticking out front and back. 516 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:35,123 - Are you sure about that? - Yes, sir. 517 00:31:35,200 --> 00:31:37,407 That's all right, carry on. 518 00:31:48,200 --> 00:31:49,690 Hmm. 519 00:31:50,600 --> 00:31:52,011 All right. 520 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:57,084 As you all know, Mr Vosper was found on the beach 521 00:31:57,160 --> 00:31:59,731 with an arrow through his chest. 522 00:31:59,800 --> 00:32:03,441 Since suicide with a bow and arrow is out of the question, 523 00:32:03,520 --> 00:32:05,966 we must conclude Mr Vosper was murdered. 524 00:32:06,040 --> 00:32:08,884 The time of death, as accurately as we can ascertain, 525 00:32:08,960 --> 00:32:11,201 was approximately half past six. 526 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:15,171 I would like to know where each of you was at that time. 527 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:17,242 Mr Templar, would you care to start? 528 00:32:17,320 --> 00:32:20,529 - I was in the garden, Major. - Miss Stone? 529 00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:24,241 I went for a walk. I was on the beach about a mile beyond the point. 530 00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:27,247 And, um...Astron? 531 00:32:28,880 --> 00:32:31,929 I was working - in my mind, you understand. 532 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:34,446 Geographically, I was in my room. 533 00:32:34,520 --> 00:32:36,124 M rs Wexa ll? 534 00:32:36,200 --> 00:32:38,680 I was dressing...in the bedroom. 535 00:32:38,760 --> 00:32:40,603 Mr Gresson? 536 00:32:40,680 --> 00:32:42,887 I was in my room, getting some figures... 537 00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:46,885 We'll omit the motivations. Mr Wexall? 538 00:32:46,960 --> 00:32:49,930 - I was on the roof. - The roof?! 539 00:32:50,920 --> 00:32:54,766 Yes. I was looking for Miss Stone with binoculars. 540 00:32:54,840 --> 00:32:58,890 I knew she'd gone for a walk and I wanted to know in which direction. 541 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:03,046 - Miss Blaise? - I was taking a bath. 542 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:05,726 And finally, Mr Herrick? 543 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:07,768 I was in the library, reading. 544 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:10,081 - Anybody with you? - No. 545 00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:13,164 Hmm. All of you, then, were alone. 546 00:33:13,240 --> 00:33:17,802 The fact that not one alibi can be confirmed makes things difficult. 547 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:19,211 (Knocking) 548 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:20,850 Come in. 549 00:33:26,440 --> 00:33:28,602 The staff are much more cooperative. 550 00:33:28,680 --> 00:33:32,924 It'd appear that since five, not one has been out of the other's sight. 551 00:33:33,640 --> 00:33:37,361 You must have a very large kitchen, Mrs Wexall. 552 00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:39,602 Let me approach it this way. 553 00:33:40,840 --> 00:33:44,561 Did any of you have any specific reason for wanting Mr Vosper dead? 554 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:50,566 - I'll answer that. - Yes, Mr Templar. 555 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:53,769 We all did. Every single one of us despised him. 556 00:33:53,840 --> 00:33:56,730 - Would you care to elaborate? - Why not? 557 00:33:56,800 --> 00:34:01,283 Floyd Vosper was one of the most unpleasant characters I ever met. 558 00:34:01,360 --> 00:34:03,727 He made a speciality of needling everyone 559 00:34:03,800 --> 00:34:06,121 with unfortunate items from their past. 560 00:34:07,120 --> 00:34:09,043 Including you? 561 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:13,284 For the moment we will leave the question of motive and abeyance 562 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:16,523 and look into the problem of physical possibility. 563 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:21,925 To drive an arrow through a man's chest requires extraordinary strength 564 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:24,970 and an extremely powerful bow. 565 00:34:25,720 --> 00:34:28,564 Mr Herrick, does this belong to you? 566 00:34:28,640 --> 00:34:32,087 Yes, sir. But I had nothing to do with this. 567 00:34:32,960 --> 00:34:34,928 - Tell him, john. - Tell me what? 568 00:34:35,000 --> 00:34:37,082 I'm sorry to have to say this... 569 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:40,960 but he's the only one strong enough to use that, Major. 570 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:43,122 I can imagine. 571 00:34:43,200 --> 00:34:44,770 Anything egg;? 572 00:34:48,640 --> 00:34:50,608 All right, I'll tell him. 573 00:34:50,680 --> 00:34:52,489 I'm... 574 00:34:52,560 --> 00:34:56,281 I'm entered for the men's singles at Wimbledon this year. 575 00:34:56,360 --> 00:34:57,930 Actually, I'm ineligible. 576 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:01,209 I played professional tennis for one season in America. 577 00:35:01,280 --> 00:35:03,442 - Vosper knew this? - Yes. 578 00:35:03,520 --> 00:35:06,444 He threatened to expose me in his column. 579 00:35:06,520 --> 00:35:08,966 But I didn't kill him, Major. I swear it! 580 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:12,761 But his body was found with one of your arrows through his chest. 581 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:14,330 (Simon) Major. 582 00:35:14,400 --> 00:35:19,008 I hate to tamper with justice and I certainly don't want to interfere. 583 00:35:19,080 --> 00:35:21,401 However, I think I can help. 584 00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:23,448 Please do. 585 00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:25,682 Herrick's bow never fired that arrow. 586 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:27,683 (Majw) How do you know? 587 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:30,684 If you bring the bow and arrow outside I'll prove it. 588 00:35:30,760 --> 00:35:32,569 All right. 589 00:35:33,600 --> 00:35:36,285 You will all remain here, please. 590 00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:46,009 Major, this is a terribly clumsy weapon. 591 00:35:46,600 --> 00:35:50,650 Remember the arrow was absolutely vertical in Vosper's chest. 592 00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:54,520 Now, to shoot an arrow into a man's chest, lying on his back... 593 00:35:55,560 --> 00:35:58,530 the bow would have to be held at this angle. 594 00:36:00,880 --> 00:36:02,848 May. ? 595 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:09,731 Even Harry couldn't have got enough leverage 596 00:36:09,800 --> 00:36:12,406 to drive an arrow into a man's chest at that angle. 597 00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:14,881 Suppose Vesper had been standing up'? 598 00:36:14,960 --> 00:36:19,124 When a man's hit by an arrow travelling at 80 miles an hour 599 00:36:19,200 --> 00:36:21,202 he doesn't lie down and go to sleep, 600 00:36:21,280 --> 00:36:23,521 he keels over as though he'd been poleaxed. 601 00:36:23,600 --> 00:36:25,887 You're absolutely right. 602 00:36:29,800 --> 00:36:33,327 I'm satisfied that your bow was not the murder weapon, Mr Herrick. 603 00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:34,765 Impossible! 604 00:36:34,840 --> 00:36:37,571 The arrow wasn't fired from Mr Herrick's bow. 605 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:40,689 - It was an accident? - The Arrow of God. 606 00:36:41,680 --> 00:36:45,651 I'm sorry, Astron, this is nothing more nor less than a sordid murder. 607 00:36:45,720 --> 00:36:50,408 Any suggestion of divine intervention is ridiculous and in bad taste. 608 00:36:50,480 --> 00:36:53,848 How do you explain that? Did he fall on it, or something? 609 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:56,491 (Janet) He was pretty drunk this afternoon. 610 00:36:56,360 --> 00:37:00,251 Pretty drunk? He was stinking. Nearly a whole bottle of brandy. 611 00:37:00,320 --> 00:37:03,403 - Major, may I ask a question? - Go ahead. 612 00:37:03,480 --> 00:37:06,211 Does anyone in this room have a gun? 613 00:37:06,960 --> 00:37:08,724 I have a revolver. 614 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:11,371 Could we see it, please? 615 00:37:11,440 --> 00:37:14,364 - Of course, it's in the trophy room. - I'll get it. 616 00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:17,250 Janet, would you take a handkerchief to handle it? 617 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:19,800 Don't get your fingerprints on the gun. 618 00:37:25,720 --> 00:37:28,087 Mr Templar, I don't quite follow. 619 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:31,926 I only asked if anyone had a gun. I'd like to see it before I explain. 620 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:36,244 You know I have a gun, Fanshire, you gave me the permit for it. 621 00:37:36,320 --> 00:37:38,322 I don't see the point of all this. 622 00:37:38,400 --> 00:37:40,368 Neither do I. 623 00:37:49,080 --> 00:37:51,082 Give it to him. 624 00:37:51,160 --> 00:37:52,924 Thank you. 625 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:56,449 Colt .38 special. 626 00:37:57,040 --> 00:38:00,089 Fully loaded. Fired recently. 627 00:38:01,040 --> 00:38:03,930 - Herbert, I'm so very sorry. - So am I. 628 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:06,082 Could we have it checked for prints? 629 00:38:06,160 --> 00:38:07,730 Why, what's the point? 630 00:38:07,800 --> 00:38:12,124 If you'll step outside, I'll try and fit the last piece in the puzzle. 631 00:38:12,200 --> 00:38:14,043 Sergeant. 632 00:38:14,560 --> 00:38:16,324 Check it for prints. 633 00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:19,131 Handle it carefully, Sergeant, it's loaded. 634 00:38:19,200 --> 00:38:22,329 Is there someone watching the place where we found Vosper? 635 00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:24,971 - Of course. - Would you walk down with me? 636 00:38:25,040 --> 00:38:28,089 Mr Templar, I hope you're not wasting my time. 637 00:38:30,920 --> 00:38:34,561 I presume it isn't against the law to have a drink in my own house. 638 00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:36,290 No, ma'am. 639 00:38:36,360 --> 00:38:38,124 - John, would you mind? - Sure. 640 00:38:38,200 --> 00:38:39,884 - Martini? - Mm-hm, fine. 641 00:38:45,560 --> 00:38:48,769 - Mind if I mess this up a bit? - Go ahead. 642 00:39:00,760 --> 00:39:02,728 I was right. 643 00:39:03,680 --> 00:39:05,523 A fired .38. 644 00:39:06,720 --> 00:39:08,927 And it'll match WexalUs gun. 645 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:12,209 Well, if you've finished, we'll go back to the house. 646 00:39:17,120 --> 00:39:21,205 - Find anything, Sergeant? - No, sir. There aren't any prints. 647 00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:25,001 - Typical police blundering. - I beg your pardon? 648 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:29,244 I fired that gun myself today... twelve times. 649 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:32,085 I was shooting at the jellyfish on the beach. 650 00:39:32,160 --> 00:39:34,845 There were a lot before the breeze came up. 651 00:39:34,920 --> 00:39:39,289 I shot twelve, then reloaded the gun and put it back in the trophy room. 652 00:39:39,360 --> 00:39:43,729 Was anybody with you on this little hunting expedition? 653 00:39:43,800 --> 00:39:47,327 No...but my prints should be all over that gun. 654 00:39:47,400 --> 00:39:50,768 I don't care what anybody says, sir. There aren't any prints. 655 00:39:50,840 --> 00:39:53,810 - Of course there aren't. - (Lucy) Why not? 656 00:39:54,640 --> 00:39:58,042 That gun killed Vosper and the killer wiped it clean. 657 00:39:58,120 --> 00:40:02,125 We found this bullet in the sand underneath where Vosper's body was. 658 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:05,044 I saw him myself lying face down on the beach, 659 00:40:05,120 --> 00:40:07,646 as much passed out as sleeping. 660 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:09,643 With the wind and the surf, 661 00:40:09,720 --> 00:40:13,122 it was easy for the killer to creep up and shoot him. 662 00:40:13,200 --> 00:40:16,522 - But what about the arrow? - That was an inspiration. 663 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:18,807 The killer turned Vosper's body over 664 00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:22,771 then he took one of Herrick's arrows and drove it through the wound. 665 00:40:22,840 --> 00:40:26,686 This sewed two purposes. It obliterated the original wound 666 00:40:26,760 --> 00:40:30,401 and everybody accepted the arrow as the cause of death. 667 00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:34,491 Major, I hate to usurp your authority. 668 00:40:35,200 --> 00:40:38,249 - Please, go on. - Let's get back to motive. 669 00:40:38,720 --> 00:40:41,371 Vosper told me he'd been building up a dossier 670 00:40:41,440 --> 00:40:43,568 on the international set for years. 671 00:40:43,640 --> 00:40:46,689 He checked Lucy's guest list against his files 672 00:40:46,760 --> 00:40:49,127 and made up cards on each of us. 673 00:40:49,200 --> 00:40:51,202 Where did you get those? 674 00:40:51,280 --> 00:40:54,648 I took them from his room before you arrived. 675 00:40:56,160 --> 00:40:58,208 Read the one on yourself first. 676 00:40:59,480 --> 00:41:04,088 "Simon Templar, known as 'The Saint'. Investigate thoroughly." 677 00:41:04,160 --> 00:41:06,731 - That all? - Oddly enough, yes. 678 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:10,202 Unfortunately, there's quite a bit on the rest of you. 679 00:41:11,000 --> 00:41:14,049 I don't like giving away other peoples' secrets. 680 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:16,202 Go ahead, Mr Templar. 681 00:41:20,840 --> 00:41:22,968 "Lucy Cartwright Wexall. 682 00:41:23,800 --> 00:41:27,521 "Divorced Ralph Jennings Cartwright in Mexico, 1952. 683 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:30,001 "Divorce invalid in New York State. 684 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:32,811 "Investigate possibility of bigamy conviction 685 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:34,848 "under British law in Nassau." 686 00:41:37,640 --> 00:41:40,120 Is that true, Lucy? 687 00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:42,168 Yes, it's true. 688 00:41:42,240 --> 00:41:47,087 I'm not sure whether I'm legally married to Herbert in Nassau. 689 00:41:47,160 --> 00:41:50,562 I was afraid to go to a local lawyer in case it got back to him. 690 00:41:50,640 --> 00:41:52,722 Did you know that Vosper knew this? 691 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:01,567 "Arthur Granville Gresson. 692 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:06,291 "Promoter. Long history of selling phoney stocks. 693 00:42:06,360 --> 00:42:10,251 "Arrested - fraud in California, 1948. Acquitted. 694 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:15,167 "Arrested - embezzlement, New York, 1953. Served seven years." 695 00:42:17,360 --> 00:42:19,328 (Simon) How about it, Gresson? 696 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:21,289 Templar... 697 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:26,011 I admit I made mistakes in my life, but I never... 698 00:42:26,080 --> 00:42:28,367 A yes or no will do. 699 00:42:29,200 --> 00:42:30,167 Yeah. 700 00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:32,447 And you knew Vosper had this information? 701 00:42:33,760 --> 00:42:34,921 Yes. 702 00:42:38,680 --> 00:42:41,047 "Janet Blaise. 703 00:42:41,120 --> 00:42:44,727 "Check Photostats for copy of register of Ritz Hotel, Paris 704 00:42:44,800 --> 00:42:47,724 "for the week of June 6th, 1959." 705 00:42:48,600 --> 00:42:50,682 Do you know what that means, Janet? 706 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:55,004 Yes. I offered Vosper money for it in Palm Beach. 707 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:57,287 I'm sorry. 708 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:01,561 "Herbert Winfield Wexall. 709 00:43:03,560 --> 00:43:07,326 "Living on wife's money. Formerly a book-keeper for her father. 710 00:43:07,400 --> 00:43:10,961 "Several affairs with women in Miami and the French Riviera. 711 00:43:11,040 --> 00:43:13,964 "Admitted US hospital for drug addiction, 712 00:43:14,040 --> 00:43:16,441 "Lexington, Kentucky, July, 1948. 713 00:43:17,800 --> 00:43:19,768 "Discharged eight months later." 714 00:43:20,880 --> 00:43:22,882 I don't want to discuss it. 715 00:43:22,960 --> 00:43:24,849 You knew Vosper knew this? 716 00:43:25,680 --> 00:43:27,808 I've never tried to hide it. 717 00:43:27,880 --> 00:43:29,484 Except from me. 718 00:43:33,560 --> 00:43:35,210 John Herrick we know about. 719 00:43:35,280 --> 00:43:38,682 Professional tennis players don't go to Wimbledon. 720 00:43:38,760 --> 00:43:40,762 "Pauline Stone. 721 00:43:42,680 --> 00:43:44,842 "Born to Mary Christine Cooper..." 722 00:43:44,920 --> 00:43:47,446 You don't have to read it. I'm illegitimate. 723 00:43:47,520 --> 00:43:50,285 It's not my fault and I have no shame or guilt. 724 00:43:51,000 --> 00:43:53,162 Why should you? 725 00:43:54,240 --> 00:44:00,441 "Astron, born India - deported as an undesirable alien from the US, 726 00:43:58,720 --> 00:44:00,290 "June 1962. 727 00:44:00,960 --> 00:44:02,325 "Religious fake." 728 00:44:03,000 --> 00:44:06,607 Mr Templar, it is not I who am out of tune with the world. 729 00:44:06,680 --> 00:44:08,921 The world is out of tune with me. 730 00:44:09,000 --> 00:44:10,889 You may be right. 731 00:44:10,960 --> 00:44:14,282 I apologise for dragging out the skeletons. 732 00:44:14,360 --> 00:44:18,365 I'm afraid all of us have things in our past we'd rather keep hidden. 733 00:44:18,440 --> 00:44:23,367 This malicious gossip is Floyd Vosper's stock and trade. 734 00:44:24,440 --> 00:44:29,128 The threat of a scandal could easily be a motive for murder. 735 00:44:29,200 --> 00:44:33,649 But add to the threat of exposure a financial loss... 736 00:44:33,720 --> 00:44:36,200 and the motive becomes intensified. 737 00:44:38,640 --> 00:44:40,608 Are you following me, Gresson? 738 00:44:40,680 --> 00:44:42,170 Why wouldn't I? 739 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:44,049 You shot Vesper. 740 00:44:44,120 --> 00:44:45,929 You're crazy. 741 00:44:46,680 --> 00:44:48,250 - He threatened you. - No! 742 00:44:48,320 --> 00:44:52,530 He was going to print the damning fact that you sewed time, right? 743 00:44:52,600 --> 00:44:54,602 - He didn't say so. - Didn't he? 744 00:44:54,680 --> 00:44:56,330 No. 745 00:44:56,880 --> 00:44:58,530 Is this yours? 746 00:45:01,160 --> 00:45:03,049 I don't know. 747 00:45:03,120 --> 00:45:07,011 The initials AGG are yours, aren't they? 748 00:45:07,080 --> 00:45:08,525 Yes. 749 00:45:08,600 --> 00:45:10,762 You wiped the gun with this, didn't you? 750 00:45:10,840 --> 00:45:12,001 No. 751 00:45:12,080 --> 00:45:15,129 And a lab report won't show traces of oil and gunpowder? 752 00:45:15,200 --> 00:45:17,362 You don't know what you're talking about. 753 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:20,523 Your room is the only one with a clear view of the beach. 754 00:45:20,600 --> 00:45:24,764 You saw Vesper. You went to the trophy room, you took the gun. 755 00:45:24,840 --> 00:45:27,730 You went down to the beach and shot Floyd Vosper. 756 00:45:28,760 --> 00:45:31,764 That's ridiculous. Why would I want to kill him? 757 00:45:31,840 --> 00:45:34,525 An oil expert went over the whole of my plans 758 00:45:34,600 --> 00:45:36,568 and they were 100% on the level. 759 00:45:36,640 --> 00:45:39,530 But if Vosper had exposed your police record, 760 00:45:39,600 --> 00:45:42,444 no one would have invested a dime, would they? 761 00:45:43,440 --> 00:45:46,364 - Am I right, Wexall? - Yes. 762 00:45:48,880 --> 00:45:51,121 You did do it, didn't you, Gresson? 763 00:45:51,200 --> 00:45:52,565 Yes, I did. 764 00:45:52,640 --> 00:45:54,688 Don't anybody come near me. 765 00:45:55,800 --> 00:45:57,768 I'm not going to prison again. 766 00:45:58,680 --> 00:46:02,401 I'm gonna walk out of here and I'll shoot anyone who tries to stop me! 767 00:46:03,000 --> 00:46:04,764 Templar. 768 00:46:04,840 --> 00:46:09,482 I've killed once and I'll kill again. So just keep away from me. 769 00:46:12,480 --> 00:46:14,562 Give me the gun, Gresson. 770 00:46:15,840 --> 00:46:17,205 (Gun clicks) 771 00:46:18,240 --> 00:46:21,369 Give me the gun, Gresson, I unloaded it. 772 00:46:21,440 --> 00:46:23,169 Jacob. 773 00:46:30,240 --> 00:46:32,527 You won't be wanting these, will you, Major? 774 00:46:32,600 --> 00:46:34,364 Gresson's, perhaps. 775 00:46:35,320 --> 00:46:39,325 The rest of you can keep your, er...amateur status. 776 00:46:42,280 --> 00:46:43,691 Thank you. 777 00:46:43,760 --> 00:46:47,287 Are we free to go, Major? I'd like to fly to London tonight. 778 00:46:47,360 --> 00:46:50,967 That is a problem between you and the airlines, Miss Stone. 779 00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:54,931 - I'll drive you to the airport. - I'll be packed in 20 minutes. 780 00:47:03,120 --> 00:47:05,726 I suppose the lesson to be learnt from this 781 00:47:05,800 --> 00:47:08,326 is that nobody who isn't absolutely clean 782 00:47:08,400 --> 00:47:10,562 can fight a man like Vosper and win. 783 00:47:10,640 --> 00:47:15,726 As he said himself, the truth is a pretty solid defence against libel.