All language subtitles for The.Mad.Executioners.1963

- Do you plead guilty?
- No. No.

This is not a court of law.

Please let me go...

You have been brought before this
court to receive just punishment

and to pay for your crimes.

The verdict.

A black ball for death,
a white ball for acquittal.

The secret court applies for the
death penalty, death by hanging...

The court will now vote.

The verdict is unanimous.

Death by hanging.

The execution will be
performed immediately.

I'm innocent!
I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!
Help me, help, help!

THE MAD EXECUTIONERS

The same.

The same mock execution,
just as in the other cases.

This is the third lynching.

Is it possible the man was dead
when he was hanged?

The hanging took place while
the man was still alive.

Around 5 hours ago.

Is it possible he'd
been poisoned?

No.

This is the usual method
of the Executioner of London.

Third case.

- Sure?
- Positive.

200 pounds in banknotes
on the body.

Not a robbery.

Who is he?

He had 6 passports on him,
each with his photograph...

Only the names
were different.

Who is he, really?

This is what we've been
able to find out.

The last name he used
was Dick Horsfelt.

And Interpol had already
alerted us about him...

He was wanted for using
defective materials in new houses

in the slums of the Sicily.

When the houses collapsed, he had
18 dead people to account for.

He was last seen
in Australia.

Were you informed of
his arrival here?

No, the executioner's men
must have waited for him,

either at the airport or some
seaport, and kidnapped him.

Here's the verdict.
Thank you.

They left it hanging around his neck.
As in the other murders.

Lights.

It's a brilliant indictment.

Even the prosecutor couldn't supply
arguments that are more convincing.

You sound as though you think these
private executions were justified.

- No sir, certainly not.
- I see.

This has got to stop.

We must do all we can
to prevent another murder.

I want each of you
to do everything in his power

to see that this executioner
doesn't strike again.

The whole country
is getting panicky.

Did you see the headlines
in the papers today?

"New sensation."

"Third victim of
the Executioner of London

and Scotland Yard is baffled."

How far have you gotten in your
investigations on the first 2 cases?

These executions are carried out with such
absolute perfection and ingenuity, sir,

that I'm completely bewildered.

No clues, no evidence, nothing we
can use as a starting point.

I'm disappointed in you,
Inspector Hillier.

There's one thing that I know
for sure: the executions

were performed with
the same rope in every case.

With the same rope?
What rope do you mean?

It's an executioner's rope

stolen from our criminal museum
where it was displayed.

The rope was hanging here.

Do you mean to say
that rope was stolen

with the express purpose of
hanging someone with it?

Yes, Mr. Commissioner.

Then it's even more scandalous!
Where is that rope?

It's being brought here.

As I was going through
the archives this morning

I noticed that one of the
window panes had been broken.

The iron bars had been
sawn through.

Nothing was stolen.

Only the hangman’s rope
which was displayed there.

It was presented to the museum
as a historical item

because so many criminals were
hanged with it at Tyburn and Pentonville.

- Over 60...
- Inspector Hillier, I’ve been told

that you are one of the best men
on the force, that you're ambitious.

This will give you
a chance to prove it!

This is a very unusual case.

I don't believe it can be handled by
the customary Scotland Yard methods.

Nonsense, you’ll have to
work harder, that’s all.

The victims are criminals, sir.

Criminals, who, as it was proven,
all deserved the death penalty.

I'm using that as
a starting point.

Whether they are guilty
or innocent,

doesn’t help us.
That's a matter for the courts.

But the person who has been hanging
all these men, including this one,

is a murderer,
and it's up to you to find him.

I want this Executioner of London
caught and brought to trial.

So get cracking on it...

- John.
- Yes?

This is the same rope that was used
in the other executions, isn’t it?

Yes, that’s right, it was
stolen before each hanging.

And you didn't report it?

No, I never reported it.
I put it back each time.

And each time it was
stolen again?

Each time it disappeared I knew
the Executioner of London

had selected a new candidate
to send off to hell.

The rope was guarded carefully

but the thief or thieves
worked very cleverly.

Last night the guard was
put to sleep with ether.

Do you think that
it's someone from...

- That it's someone from
Scotland Yard? - Yes.

You mean that the thief
is one of us?

He wouldn't have to use such
devious methods. No, Philip.

However, his obsession
to use this particular rope...

has given me the one
and only clue I've got.

What will you do now?

Put it back
where it belongs.

Thank you.

What are you doing
in here?

I do hope you don't think I hid
in here to eavesdrop on you.

Then why?

Oh, it's really by accident,
that I'm in here.

Quite by accident, I saw a museum
guard going out, looking very upset.

He left the door open,
so I came on in.

And you came in, so I went and
hid back there, among the dummies.

Who are you?

My name is
Gabby Pennypacker.

I'm on the staff
at True Police stories...

A journalist?

Yes, and I want to be
the first journalist

to report the capture of the dreadful
Executioner of London.

Naturally, I wouldn't think of
mentioning the stolen rope.

- I was just about to suggest that.
- Yes...

I'm pleased to meet you,
Inspector Hillier.

You're such a well known
detective.

I'm just a poor police reporter,
that’s all.

Amateur detective,
you might say.

But I've a big favour
to ask...

Could you possibly
make use of my services?

You've noticed my...
my talent for disguises.

And I have many more
in my repertoire.

Once in a photographic competition,
I won a prize

for being the man
with a thousand faces.

- First prize, I take it?
- No, the sixth. But...

Well, I'm sorry, we can't
make use of your services.

Scotland Yard doesn't employ
private detectives.

- Shame. It's a shame.
- Would you please go now?

Just a moment, please.

If you change your mind,
I’ll come right away.

- Should you let him go like that?
- Why not? He's harmless.

A thoroughly justified sentence.

When I was on the judge's bench
I'd have been unable to do better.

Testimony, evidence,
all extremely convincing.

Utterly valid. This man, in my opinion,
deserved the death penalty.

I've studied the verdict
very carefully

and I'm positive it was the verdict
of a trained man of the law.

You've been very helpful,
Sir Francis,

I can't tell you
how grateful we are.

You think this document, which was
tied around the dead man's neck,

is an actual proof he’d been executed
only after a trial had taken place?

Without a doubt...
I've been a judge for over 40 years

and if a case like this had
come before my court,

I'd have rendered
the same verdict.

Death by hanging.

I've sentenced 35 ruthless
murderers to death,

and this would have been
the 36th one.

What had the man done?

He was a contractor,

building houses with defective materials
and no safety measures...

And some of the houses
collapsed.

Whole families,

women and children,
were killed in the disaster.

He thought he'd be
safe here,

because he couldn't be
extradited from this country.

Nevertheless, he was
caught and tried, -

not in a regular court of law,
I agree, - but just the same,

one that has undertaken the
punishment of all the criminals who,

until now, have successfully managed
to slip through the loopholes of the law.

Thank you, Jerome.

People often say
that I was a very strict judge.

I wasn't strict,

I was only a conscientious
executor of the laws.

A humble and loyal
servant of justice.

How many criminals are
still living free amongst us?

Poisoners, how many
will never be caught?

Blackmailers, how many
will never be discovered?

As for the answer, it would shock us
dreadfully, if we ever knew it.

I tell you, I feel like shuddering
when I sit here helpless,

forced to stand by and watch, while
these so called humanitarian methods

are used in court...

Psychiatry, medical experts...

It’s because of them that so many
criminals don’t get what they deserve.

- In my day, it was different.
- Yes, Father.

And the country has thanked you
for your work, even the queen.

On father's 70th birthday
there was a special ceremony.

And the ministry had father's bust
placed in the library of The Old Bailey.

It looks like me...
But it talks less.

People who see the bust there
will talk about the famous Sir Francis,

who in so many great criminal cases
saw that justice was done on their behalf.

And now, with your permission,
I’d like to propose a toast to his health.

Come along, Jerome,
have a drink with us.

Here.

Thank you,
thank you very much.

He certainly plead in court
on many an occasion.

But Sir Francis never
granted any pardons.

And the criminal knew it
beforehand.

Mercy, extenuating
circumstances...

No, they didn't exist
for Sir Francis.

In all these crimes, we only
talk about the guilty party.

But never of the victims,
or their families.

Ask Inspector Hillier,
he can talk from experience.

You never mentioned
it to us.

My sister was murdered.

After the death of our parents
it was up to me to take care of her.

I loved her very much...

Murdered?

You might as well say it...

It was a sexual murder.

She was the victim of a maniac
who murders young girls.

You tell her, Doctor.

You examined the body of
Inspector Hillier’s sister.

She... she was found
hidden under a bush.

Yes, amongst the flowers,
her head cut off.

- And the murderer?
- The murderer has never been found.

The last murder was
over 2 months ago.

He will continue
to kill young girls.

I suppose a psychiatrist will no doubt
testify to his irresponsibility,

and the killer will again
escape the executioner.

Many criminals really
are sick.

They shouldn't be in jail,
or on the scaffold,

- but in a mental institution...
- Yes, yes, yes, yes.

John, if this mysterious
executioner

were to hang the person responsible
for your sister's death,

wouldn't it be a source of
satisfaction to you?

Yes.

Come, come here,
Doctor.

I want to show you
some official reports.

The number of crimes has
diminished greatly

since this unknown executioner
has begun his work...

Has this butler worked
for your father very long?

Yes, he’s worked here
as long as I can remember.

He's a very strange man.

Years ago he was to have been
executed for someone else’s crime.

A judicial error.
Father was the one who saved him.

Actually, he saved him from the gallows,
at the very last minute.

Come here, I've a rare
treat for you.

From one of my friends
at the court of appeal.

Please, open this box.

Watch out, don’t open that box,
throw it outside...

John! John!

Thank you, thank you...

You mean you knew
this thing would explode?

- I guessed it.
- How?

In my various disguises I occasionally
venture into the criminal world.

- That's how I overheard something.
- What did you hear?

There's this Joe, they call him
Joe the Flick Knife.

He's just served 8 years
in prison

and was released from there
only today.

Go on.

What is it?

We found him nearby.

I'm glad to see that you're
alright, Sir Francis.

Yes... yes, so am I.

We would like to thank you for
coming along at the right moment

and saving us from such an
explosive birthday present.

It came from Joe.
Remember Joe?

It was you who sent him to prison.
He took an oath.

- Which was? - He swore that on
the first day he was released from jail

he'd kill Sir Francis.

Therefore I disguised myself
as a policeman

to protect Sir Francis
from that murderer.

That was very considerate of you.
And I'm very grateful.

Aren't you convinced now
I can help you?

Give me an order,
you'll see what I can do.

No, no...

I can't use you.

Shame, such a shame.

Hello...

Stolen.

- The rope's been stolen...
- Why, that's impossible...

- That means, then...
- That means, then,

that the Executioner of London will hang
another criminal who's gone unpunished.

And when?

Call my car.

- What's the matter with you, John?
- Oh, nothing, I’ve been overworked...

I haven't been home in a week.
I haven't been sleeping enough.

- And now it's beginning all over again.
- And what are you going to do about it?

What can I do?

Just wait and see... Tomorrow there'll
be a new body in the morgue.

Send out the general alarm, all security
measures are to be reinforced.

- John.
- Yes?

Calm down. There's nothing
you can do now but wait.

Yes?

I'm coming.

I don’t want to be hanged.
Not by the Executioner of London.

I declare the trial against
Francois Breya open.

Do you plead guilty
or not guilty?

Not guilty.

I'm not guilty.

What am I accused of?

I haven't done
anything wrong!

Francois Breya, this court
accuses you of murder

and of defrauding
insurance companies.

- I'm innocent.
- Tell us about your brother.

When did he die?
Where and how did he die?

- My brother?
- Yes, your brother.

Anatole Breya, born on June 10th,
5 years older than you.

Oh, but the French police investigated
that affair very thoroughly.

And I was entirely cleared
of my brother's death.

It was an accident.

We both were out
mountain climbing.

On Mont Blanc.

He slipped...

- I couldn't help him.
- And the body was never found?

No, it was a deep gorge.

We searched for him all day,
it was snowing.

And you received the money
from the insurance,

42 million francs.

Answer!

Were 42 million francs
paid to you?

I was the beneficiary
in his will,

- just as I had made him the beneficiary
in my will. - But you are alive.

And your brother is dead.

This money was paid to you,
although his body was never found.

Now your dead brother
has been found.

He's been found?
Where?

He did not die from
falling off a mountain

but from 3 revolver bullets
that were found in his head.

With those 3 bullets
you killed him.

You alone, Francois Breya...
With your revolver.

You thought your method of
concealing the body

of you murdered brother was so safe
that it could never be found.

Nevertheless,
it has been found.

Here it is!

This is your brother!

We brought him here from
the Egyptian Museum

where he's been on exhibit
as the Pharaoh Sethos I.

Yes, this is your brother
whom you shot in the mountains.

Whose body you
prepared and mummified,

placed in an ancient
stone coffin

and sold it to the museum
as the Pharaoh's mummy.

You paid 120.000 francs to have
his body embalmed, here is a receipt.

You hoped that this subterfuge
would never be discovered.

You hoped that he would disappear
into the museum for ever,

eliminating any possible discovery
of the causes of death...

No, no, no, no!

You never once returned to the museum
to see your brother again.

- You can do so now, he’s in front
of you. - I won't look at him.

I want to go...
Let me go!

Confess...

that you shot your brother to get
the money from the insurance.

That you sold his body to
the museum and left the country.

That you sold your brother's
business and with the money

you bought the house in which you are
now living with your brother's wife.

Confess...

Confess!

The secret court applies
for the death penalty...

We will now vote.

The verdict is unanimous:
death by hanging.

The execution will be
performed immediately.

Stop!

Move along!

Yes?

What?

Set up roadblocks, don’t let
any reporters go through.

What's going on?

Keep moving please,
a man's been hanged.

How dreadful.

You were right again.

We're up against the same
work of the executioner.

- Who is it?
- A murderer, insurance swindler.

Not a robbery
or a suicide,

just a new victim of
the Executioner of London...

Francois Breya.

It's a case we’d already
been working on.

We had leads and some evidence.
All we needed was the man himself.

This executioner not only
makes me look like an idiot,

but cuts me off just as
I'm winding up the case.

And for good measure
tightens the noose.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to get here
as fast as possible.

So unpleasant for you,
Inspector.

However, if you hadn't refused
my modest services

- we might not be here today.
- Will you go away?

Shame, such a shame.

Listen to this:

"The Executioner of London
has struck again."

The man is thorough,
one must say that.

I'm convinced that the victim was
guilty, even more so now, than before.

Nevertheless, the man was not
tried in a regular court of law.

Here:

"When will they put a stop
to this private executioner's game?

The general public, the so-called
voice of the people,

mostly judging criminal cases
in a fair and incorruptible manner,

seems to be very pensive
about this executioner's work.

As the case arises,
there's a growing concern

about the abilities of
our police force..."

- Good evening, my child.
- Good evening, Father.

Your poor John...

They will hold him responsible
for each new case,

because he still hasn’t caught
the Executioner of London.

I myself don’t reproach him,
eh, Jerome?

We don’t think it amiss
that Inspector Hillier

hasn’t reached any
conclusions so far...

"No Lead on the Executioner"...

No, listen here...

"The mummy of the Pharaoh Sethos I,
which is many thousand years old,

was stolen from the Egyptian Museum
a few days ago.

After a few days the thieves
brought it back to its old place.

The thieves left no trace..."

Sounds like great news
for Scotland Yard...

I won't take the government's reproaches
about the failure of Scotland Yard any more.

I will give them your name
as the one responsible...

You think I’m going to risk
my position?

Sometimes I get the feeling you are
glad about not catching this killer.

I defend myself against such
recriminations, Chief Inspector...

Hillier, your career is at risk, as is mine,
if these executions aren’t stopped soon...

The killings of this executioner
aren’t the only unsolved cases...

What's your point?

The series of young girls killings the public
is so worried about haven't stopped...

And we haven't yet caught
that killer as well.

Hillier, you can't use other departments'
failures as an excuse for your own...

That’s not my idea,

but I beg you to give
me another assignment...

You're crazy!

Why are you setting me
on the executioner?

You took me off the girl-murder-case
to chase this hangman...

I can't get any further,
Chief Inspector...

Give the assignment to someone else,
and give me the girl-murders back...

No way, you will stay
on this case.

And the rope
stays here.

Let's see if it gets
stolen again.

I'm so worried
about John.

Me too.

This wave of executions
is getting on his nerves.

He's terribly on edge and
he's lost all his self-assurance.

I wish I were able to help.
But how?

We all want to.

Everyone of us here.

Each time there's a new hanging
we feel as defeated as he.

No matter how he tries
he’s just not making any progress.

Maybe one should try
and distract him.

I've got tickets
for a concert.

Do you think he'll
come with me?

With you? Of course...

Talk him into
going with us.

I?

The three of us always have such
wonderful time together.

I have three tickets,
and it begins in two hours.

Well, I can certainly try, but...

Hello, Anne.

I’ve been waiting
here for you.

Philip's been kindly
keeping me company.

Anything new?

I've been thinking, why don't
we go out this evening?

No, I can't.

Perhaps Philip can go
with you.

We wanted us all to go together,
you, Anne and me...

John, you must try
and relax...

You're going around in circles
about these murders.

Anne's idea is
very sensible.

John...

Please...

- Alright, I'll come along.
- Thank you.

Will you pick me up?
I mean, both of you?

- We'll both come for you, bye.
- Bye.

John.

You know, I think you forget
that I love you...

Hillier.

Hello, Inspector.

- This is Gabby Pennypacker...
- Who?

I've something very
important for you.

I'm at the Lampignon bar.

Oh no, I’m not here
for a drink.

I work here as
a musician.

I don’t care
what you do.

- And will you please stop bothering me.
- Don’t hang up!

It's about the Executioner
of London.

Yes, I've heard something.

No, no, no suppositions.

I know it for sure:
tonight,

there’ll be a meeting
of the secret court.

Inspector, you must believe me,
I know that for sure.

I found it out
by accident.

Repeat what you
just said.

Tonight, there’ll be a new trial,
followed by another execution.

- I also know where the secret meeting
is going to take place. - Where?

Oh baby, I simply can't come
up to your place tonight.

I'm working tonight
at a private part.

Gotta make some music.

- What's going on?
- Oh please, don’t hang up, darling.

- I want to hear you say
you love me... - What's all this?

My sweet...

I'm sorry, there was
someone listening.

So, tonight, at 11,
by the docks.

The Indian Shipping Company,
137 Fleet Street.

In Chinatown.
I’ll wait for you there.

- Will you come? - I will.
- Good.

It seems the secret court
is meeting again.

I'm not sure if it's true
but I've got to give it a try.

"Tonight, at 11,
by the docks.

The Indian Shipping Company,
137 Fleet Street."

And what about this?

I can't go.

Get me section B.

- I'll keep my fingers crossed.
- Thanks.

I want you to block off
both ends of Fleet street.

Alert all police cars on the
right bank of the Thames.

Have all men posted,
according to the special plan.

These are the warehouses of
the Indian Shipping Company.

The police boats are standing by for
further orders, right near the canal.

Radio calls to be relayed
through central to this point.

By the way, where is
the Lampignon bar?

In the pub on the moor

Someone’s playing
and singing

Singing a song
about coming apart

Around him there’s a choir,
the song sticks to your ear

Yes, it stays there,
till we meet again

When all of us
will meet again

When we will return
to this place

When we will sit
together again

And enjoy our
dream-like luck

One loves his gin
or brandy

Another just wants to be rich
(ha-ha, who wouldn’t)

The third just prefers
a fraulein

But in one respect
we are all the same

And if we break up
in Alaska

And then meet again
in Soho

And after that
in Madagascar

The next time
we just say:

My dear friends...

My dear girl friends...

I'm very pleased to notice
that my long absence

in a house of detention
didn't make you forget me...

And, what’s more,
I didn't forget you either.

I'm very happy that this long awaited
pleasure of meeting again is a mutual one.

Those, who started their own
operations while I was away...

are going to be
very sorry.

I hope we can all work together
in the same spirit as before.

I thank you.

Quiet! Quiet!

Joe is with us again.

Joe is glad to see us.

Hurrah for Joe!

Why didn't your father
come along?

My father doesn't understand
modern music.

I think I'll leave
now too.

You please stay,
I’d rather be alone...

Are you alright?
Can I help you?

Anne! Anne!

- Oh, young man.
- Buzz off!

Everybody needs company
on a night like this.

Inspector Hillier...

Not bad, eh?

What’s all this?
Have you gone crazy?

I didn't bring my men down here
for a fancy dress party.

It's not a party. In a few minutes
things will get serious.

You'll see that
for yourself.

Pennypacker, if you brought
us here on a wild goose chase...

you're going to regret it
for the rest of your life.

Come with me, you’ll see I know
what I'm talking about. Come on.

What's wrong?

- A black cat, it’s bad luck.
- Nonsense, come on.

What are you waiting for?

We hereby open the case
of Percy Lister.

May it please
Your Honour.

Jimmy Brown.
Step forward...

List his convictions...

Twice for burglary,

once for forging
documents

and once for
falsifying passports.

Read the indictment...

You, the accused, are charged
with having murdered

the late lamented Mrs. Mary Simpson,
while she received you in her kitchen.

You stabbed her with
a kitchen knife,

placed her body
in the shower

and thereupon ransacked the drawers
and stole her personal effects:

money, jewellery and
a photograph album.

You left the apartment
and returned there at night.

You transported the woman’s
body in a vegetable van

and disposed of it
in a rubbish dump,

burying it under
the refuse,

after which you hid
the vegetable van.

Accused, stand up.

What have you to say
in your defence?

I first met Mary Simpson
at a dancing party

at the Railroad Employees Club.

That's right, go on.

You introduced yourself as an engineer,
finally proposing to her.

Not at once.

Yes, first you made a few
enquiries regarding

the widow's personal future,
didn’t you?

Yes.

Then you sent Mrs Simpson
your photograph.

That's right, M'Lord.

And that's the reason why
you stole the family album.

Yes...

The accused will not laugh!

You don't seem to realise
the gravity of your situation.

You are accused of
a ruthless murder.

The accused will continue
his story.

Then I will tell you
what you did.

Later, when you saw that
your friend, with whom

you had stolen the diamonds
from the exchange,

had been shot
by one of the guards,

you abandoned him...

You shot the guard but
only to further your own escape.

How much did you receive for the sale
of the gems in Amsterdam and Paris?

I sold the jewels for much
less that they were worth.

- The amount?
- The fence cheated me.

The amount!

2 million francs.

We have proof that you
received twice that amount.

- It's not true!
- It is true!

Did you help your dead friend's widow
and two children with the money?

He didn't give her
one penny!

And your other accomplices, did
you pay them the sum agreed upon

for helping you in the robbery?
And also helping you to escape?

No, you didn't.

You stole their shares
as well.

The entire sum from the robbery
went into your own pocket.

Accused, you are well aware of the
kind of punishment that awaits you.

From what you've read in the papers
about the other trials you know

that for the Executioner
of London

there is only one sentence...

The court will now vote.

The secret court recommends
the death penalty.

Those in agreement,
raise their hands...

The verdict is unanimous.

You shall be hanged by
the neck until dead.

Accused, do you have
any last words?

What have you to say?

Mercy...

Mercy...

You have the last word,
accused.

What have you to say?

You can't hang me,
you can't.

Oh yes, we can do
just that.

But we want to give you
another chance.

Sign this statement.

If by noon tomorrow,
you pay us 2 million francs

we will grant
a stay of execution.

I'll bring you the money.

- What's that?
- Someone's up there!

- It's a girl!
- Bring her here!

She eavesdropped on us.

What shall we do
with her?

Pretty...

That's a singer
from the pub.

How would you like it,
if we hanged you now?

- He should sing one last time.
- Sing! - Sing!

Don’t move!

Go, down there...

There’s someone else
up here...

John!

After him...
Nobody is allowed to escape.

Police!

Hands up!

Up against the wall.

It's Joe the Flick Knife

who sent the time bomb
to Sir Francis for his birthday.

You certainly don’t
think, John,

that I could for a single
moment believe

that this ex-convict, Joe the Flick Knife,
is the Executioner of London.

We, Jerome and I, laughed when
we read about it in the paper.

What proof do you have
for this statement?

The executions have stopped,
isn’t this proof enough?

Is it possible to talk
about something different?

Your father's right, Anne.

We haven't caught
the real executioner.

They all believe it though...

So I've been reassigned to the case
I was working on before. The sex murders.

You see?

Even he's of my opinion...

But who else could it
have been?

In Scotland Yard there is
someone who knows.

- Someone who knows and won't talk?
- Or who is the killer.

Who has access to all of
Scotland Yard's records on the hangings?

You really aren't
implying that...

Who?

Well, Chief Inspector Smith,
but we can eliminate him as a suspect...

Nobody can be eliminated.

To tell the truth,
I don’t like him.

Neither do I,
but that's no reason.

He would do anything for his career,
he even was a jailer once.

- No, no... - Okay, leave Smith out.
Go on, who else?

Then Dr. Trooper would
also be a suspect.

I let him see all
investigation results, but...

I trust him,
he’s my friend...

Hey, hey, hey,
that’s my whiskey.

Sorry.

In the end, if I should name
everyone who sees the records,

I also have to add
you, Sir Francis.

I also always gave the records to you,
just to get your advise...

Sir Francis’s residence.

Scotland Yard...

Thank you.

Hillier.

Thank you.

A body was found...

A new victim of the girl-killer.
Come, Phillip.

- Take me with you. - Yes, take her and
show her what humans are capable of.

The way the head's severed
shows great skill.

My guess is that it must have
been done by a doctor.

- Another one.
- The girl-killer.

One hangs 'em, the other
chops their 'eads off.

And one's been arrested,
and the other one is still at large.

Keep moving please.
Move along.

Keep moving, please.

- I'm sorry, I’m closing up now.
- Do you always close so late?

Always.

We're closing...

Where shall we go?

It's pretty late,
but if you'd like to,

I know a great little place,
where we’d be very comfortable,

undisturbed...

- We could have something
to eat and drink. - Where?

My place.

What do you say?

There's nothing
to be afraid of.

We're closed...

The verdict?

The secret court recommends
the death penalty.

Death by hanging.

The court will now vote...

The verdict is unanimous,
death by hanging...

The execution will be
performed immediately.

No! No! No!

No!

That's the body,
over there.

The fifth victim
of the sex murderer.

Just like the others.

She was also found
with no head.

A very skilful job
of amputation.

As usual.

And him?

Him? You needn’t worry
about him.

This one isn't your
problem anymore, John.

A new victim of
the Executioner of London.

By the way,
this body was found

thanks to our friend, private
detective Gabby Pennypacker.

He was hanging in an old
house, in Whitechapel.

When the police arrived
after I had telephoned them,

he'd been dead
only half an hour.

Any clues?

Any clues?

No, no, no, no...

This.

The man was discovered
hanging in the same house

where several years ago
he'd killed his family in cold blood.

He killed his wife
and his two children

so he could run away
with his young mistress.

So here's the indictment and verdict
they left around his neck...

Absolutely no doubt
about it.

Another job of
the Executioner of London.

He'd been tried already
by a regular court in absentia

and condemned to death.

But he got to South America,
somehow.

After several years he thought
the pressure was off

and came back
to London.

And then the executioner intervened
and saw that justice was done.

Where are you going
with that?

To the Chief Inspector.

- Hold on a moment, John.
- Yes?

Last night Anne and I were out
and I took her home late.

Did you have
a good time?

Sir Francis and
his butler...

It was after midnight,
and they weren't at home...

Yes, so?

And last night there was
another hanging...

- Just what are you trying to say?
- You know very well.

I'm positive that you and I are
beginning to have the same suspicions.

What suspicions?

That Sir Francis and his butler
are somehow involved

with this executioner
and these secret trials.

You must be crazy.

Be honest, John...

I always had the feeling it's because
Anne is the man's daughter

that you asked to be
taken off the executioner case.

You really believe that?

You're wrong, Philip...

If there's a traitor
in Scotland Yard,

it's someone else.

What's the meaning
of that?

This last execution was carried
out with the same rope.

Impossible, I’ve the rope
locked inside my safe.

It is the same rope!

The key has been stolen!

I always carry it
in this pocket...

Not always.

Somebody has managed to
steal the key out of my pocket,

and they’ve opened
the safe with it.

At home...

While I slept...

A burglar...

Very possible.

- Do the reporters know about it?
- No, I hope not.

It would be disastrous
if they ever found out

that the Commissioner of
Scotland Yard's safe was opened

and the executioners rope
stolen.

Or what's worse,
borrowed.

Hillier, I’m counting on you to see
that this doesn't become public.

They won't hear a word
about this from me.

We've offered a reward for information
leading to the executioner's arrest.

The largest reward ever offered...
What do you think of that?

It should have been done
long ago.

Yes, perhaps
you're right.

What should I do with
the rope now?

It mustn't be used again
to execute another man.

I don't know...

The Executioner of London
is no longer my concern.

But I soon hope to arrest the man
responsible for those sex crimes...

Alright, what's the matter
with my heart?

Has it stopped beating?

You have a fever, you'd
better get right into bed.

That's ridiculous,
that's the road to death.

I intend to go on living,
a long time yet!

There are many things
I still want to do.

Who said anything
about dying, Sir Francis?

You've caught a cold
and what you need is rest.

That's nonsense, not when
Scotland Yard is in serious trouble

with this mysterious
executioner.

I hope to live long enough to find out
who the judges of the secret court are

and who this
executioner is...

I would even be willing to plead
their case when the time comes.

I raise my hat
to these great men

for whom truth and justice
still has some meaning.

And whoever disagrees
can go hang as well.

Please make sure that
he gets to bed.

The judge is very stubborn.
He dislikes lying in bed.

Whether he's ill or not.
He hates beds.

He'd rather go out
at night.

Did he catch this cold last night
when he went out?

Alright, he wasn't at home.
Where was he?

I'm sorry, but I can't give
you such information...

Why not?

A good servant is not supposed to talk
about the private life of his master.

- I'm his doctor.
- There are no exceptions,

not even his doctor.

- Good day.
- Good day.

Well, what did our
doctor want to find out?

- Whether you were out last night.
- And what did you answer?

- I didn't tell him anything.
- That's good, very good.

I would have liked to have seen
his expression if you'd told him

we had been to cinema
for the late-night show.

He wouldn't believe it.
I know I wouldn't...

The girl was employed
in a snack bar.

22 years old,
blonde like you.

The killer must be a very sick man,
probably a lunatic.

The girls he picks up at night
are murdered that same evening.

Then he leaves their
headless bodies in parks.

We've never found
any of the heads.

And never a clue...

That's what makes this
case so baffling.

John, I’ve always
wanted to help you.

I believe I can now.

You?

How can you help me?

Take me to the spot where
the killer meets those girls.

As a decoy, you?

- No, I couldn't.
- John, please.

I know your sister
was murdered by that man,

and I saw that girl
lying on the bed of flowers.

I must help you...

Alright, Anne.

But you must follow my
instructions to the letter.

- This is very dangerous.
- I know.

My men and I will see
that nothing happens to you.

The last few times he picked up
the girls at an amusement park.

Ladies and gentlemen,

here at last you can see the real
Executioner of London.

We owe you the explanation
of this mystery.

The enigma is finally solved.

The real Executioner of London will
demonstrate in our stage performance

three perfect executions as they
have actually taken place.

Our last evening show
is about to begin.

Admittance is only
for adults.

Ladies and gentlemen, only a few
seats are still available.

You still have the opportunity
to take part in our performance.

Roll up, roll up...

This little silver bell will announce
the beginning of the show.

Would you like to go in
and see the show?

It's so noisy here.
Let's go somewhere that's quiet.

Where?

I'll leave that up
to you.

- Would you like something to eat?
- No thanks, I’ve already eaten.

I know somewhere we could
both be more comfortable.

My art collection is far
lovelier and more interesting

than anything you can see here,
at this amusement park.

Come, let's leave.

Through here, please.

Get in, please.

Come in.

It's time that I
introduced myself.

My name's McFerguson,
Dr. McFerguson, I'm a surgeon.

But I don’t have
a regular practise.

Why don’t you take
a look around?

How do you like my
private museum?

Very nice.

Look at that one...

That's paradise...

Oh, would you like to sit down?
Perhaps here, or there.

That was done by a painter
under the influence of opium.

It's interesting...

Unusual...

Don’t you think so?

I can tell by the way
you look at my paintings

that you can see what’s
hidden below the surface.

You appreciate art.

I’m glad it’s you.

I'd be very glad to show you
all my art treasures...

- What's the car's licence number?
- We didn't get it.

Everything mystical and strange
has always, even since childhood,

had a special hold on me.

The human mind is
incapable of interpreting

anything in the spiritual
world.

Which means

that the human body
is a burden to the spirit...

Drawing it back to reality
and material things.

- I wonder if you understand all this?
- Yes, of course.

For quite a time, I’ve been
doing certain experiments

with the idea of separating
the mind and the body...

So that the head of a human,
container of his thoughts

and the centre of his mind,

could be enabled to live and grow
without a body.

So that it could live
and think on and thus

be open and free
to experience all spiritual ways.

- Can you follow me?
- Yes, I think so.

If you're interested
in this subject,

I could explain it all more clearly
in my laboratory downstairs.

Would you like that?

Yes, I would.

I'm not a very good host, am I?
I've forgotten the tea.

May I open the window?
It's very warm in here.

Yes, of course,
my pleasure.

Please, stay seated.

Here.

Help yourself.

Some tea?

Yes, of course...

Why don’t we
sit down?

The experiments I'm working on
would, if I succeed,

cause a revolution
in the entire world.

Can you imagine it?

The victory of man's mind
over matter.

It would mean the end of
physical suffering for all mankind.

A life of spiritual
perfection.

Cigarette?

For me it would be
the fulfilment of my life's work.

My name would become
known worldwide,

because of my discovery.

Do you believe me?

Yes, I believe you.

Why aren't you drinking?

- Inspector Hillier?
- Speaking.

No news, even from
the other duty area...

What is it,
anything wrong?

So it seems, Chief Inspector,
I'm afraid we've lost them.

How could such
a thing happen?

The fellow is smart, he really
tricked us... I'll be back...

Inspector Hillier, station 11,
what's new?

Nothing to report,
Inspector.

Thanks.

What about Anne?

- I’m trying to track her down again...
- Has anything happened?

- I hope not.
- What do you mean, you hope not!

Could I perhaps
offer you my services?

Leave me alone.

- I must go...
- No, you don’t have to go.

- Yes, I’ve taken advantage of your
hospitality. - No, no, not at all.

I'd so much like to show you the equipment
I use for my experiments.

Don’t leave now, please not yet.
If you left now I’d be so disappointed.

Please, come.

Please, come.

What I'm going
to show you now

will fill you with
the greatest admiration.

Come.

What is it?

Soon you will get to know
my invention.

Come on.

Now you just sit there
and don’t move.

Look, a glove.

- Allow me to present you...
- Thank you.

- "Scotland Yard, Doctor Ma..."
- A love letter?

Give me that...
Let me read it...

It's incredible that you let Anne get
involved with this mad killer.

It was her wish.

But you don’t gamble with the life
of the girl you're in love with.

Or whom you claim
to love.

If a man really
loves a girl,

he wouldn't think of
exposing her to such danger.

Nothing.

This is an artificial heart.

I'll switch it on now.

And this is a very
clever apparatus,

which replaces the
function of the lungs.

And so,

the oxygen can reach
the bloodstream.

The head of a living human,

when connected to this
new artificial body,

connected to the air-
and bloodstreams,

could continue
to live independently.

Seeing, thinking,
speaking.

The word "help" was written on it,
so we thought it was important.

Would you repeat it,
slowly.

"Help. Scotland Yard."

- "Doctor McFerguson."
- Doctor McFerguson...

- "Unicorn Street."
- Unicorn Street.

- "Anne." - Anne.
- Thank you.

I repeat:
"Unicorn Street, Anne."

Hey... Wait!
Stop!

Dr. McFerguson!

- Get her in the car. - Give me
a hand with her, quick.

It's all over.

Give yourself up.

This time you’re not
escaping from us.

Go quickly.

Hey, where is he?
I gotta get his picture.

I want an exclusive.

In there?

Where's Anne?

She's in good hands.
Dr. Trooper is looking after her.

My compliments,
congratulations...

We’ve waited
a long time for this.

Yes. Unfortunately, we can't
bring the other girls back.

I hope that this monster
gets the punishment he deserves.

Thank you very much.

Jerome, the telephone.

I want to call John
to congratulate him.

John...

John, help me...

- Anne.
- Help me...

Anne!

It's alright.

Understood.
I’ll come at once.

Good.
I'll come at once.

Yes?

I'll come at once.

Begin your report.

Start the tape recorder.

Where's the prisoner?

He's not in the cell.

He escaped?

No, the car hasn't
brought him in yet.

Why, that's impossible.
He should have been here long ago.

Hillier, what's the meaning
of this?

My car, please,
right away.

I'll call you when
I need you.

- I understand, I’ll come at once.
- Good.

Dr. McFerguson.

You are accused of having
murdered five women.

Accused,

we know you murdered five young
girls in a most bestial manner.

No, I’m innocent.

I championed
a great cause.

I wanted to contribute to the
spiritual victory of mankind.

Sacrifices were necessary. The girls
died in the service of a great cause.

This stupid arrest interrupted
my greatest experiment of all.

My last experiment to unleash
the powers of pure thought.

This court will be severely
punished for it one day.

The greatest scientists in the world
will condemn you for your actions.

This time, if my experiment
had succeeded,

I wouldn't have been
your prisoner.

No, you would have
knelt before me.

Silence!

The whole world would have
been on its knees before me...

Yes, I recognise
this girl too.

I used her in my
last experiment.

Ah yes...

Yes, her too...

I didn't perfect the mechanism for
the artificial heart to function correctly.

That was the reason
for my failure.

Ah yes, yes...

With her I began my
series of experiments.

The verdict is unanimous.

Death by hanging.

I'm innocent...

I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!

Hands up!
Hands up!

I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!
I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!
I'm...

Block the exits.
Don’t shoot.

Get back!

Inspector Hillier was
a born enemy of crime.

However, after
his sister's murder

and as a consequence of his
experiences with the underworld

he developed a pathologically
distorted sense of justice

which finally lead him
to create this court

and become the Executioner
of London.

He picked his victims
carefully

and only punished criminals
who'd escaped the law.

He later persuaded the families
of the murdered girls

to join his scheme
for justice,

and, to satisfy their frustrated
desire for revenge,

they became his
accomplices.

However, we owe
the solution of this affair

to Mr. Tom Jenkins
of our secret service.

He was called in when all
other investigators had failed.

So he's the one who put an end to
the Executioner of London.

Subtitles by McDuck
Additional Translations by TheDia

I used dialogue from
the English dub rip by docpain

November 2008