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Tieler .. Tieler!

What are you running for?

Perhaps you haven't noticed the rain. It is particularly wet tonight.

What's that?

Not that it's any of your business, but I run out of gas.

Who are you? ─ More to the point, who are you?

Riverford Sanitarium. A maniac has broke out on us.

I don't blame him. He probably didn't like your manners.

You got any identification?

Don't move! Frisk him.

He's okay.

Sorry mister, we have to take every precaution.

Mind if we search your car, Doctor?

Certainly not. I have no desire to harbor any escaped maniacs.

So, come on.

See anybody around? ─ No.

Okay Doctor. Sorry if we scared you.

Don't slow down sir. Keep on driving.

Are we .. are we being followed? ─ Probably.

I did escape from that place .. and I had to strangle a man to do it.

But I am not a maniac. ─ Oh.

No, no. Anyone can see that. ─ Don't talk to me in soothing tones.

I tell you I am perfectly sane. If not I would be foaming at the mouth by now.

What can I do to convince you that I am sane?

Well .. it might help if you threw away that gun.

I'd rather be thought insane than crazy.

There is no such thing as insanity.

It's just like a nightmare only you have it during your waking hours.

This is a nightmare. But you are part of it now.

So keep on driving.

Nice driving there. Thanks.

Wait a minute. I am going with you. ─ Now listen, my friend.

Sorry .. I am going to have to insist.

I'm sorry I had to do this. ─ So am I.

I thought we'd get away from them, but we didn't.

You are still afraid of me? You think I am .. a maniac?

Here .. this was your idea.

Does it make you feel any better? ─ A little.

I'd feel better still if you told me what this is all about.

I was on my way to Washington .. some days ago.

With an invention.

Then an organization of spies ..

How can I make you believe me? I am not making this up.

Here .. take a look at my hat. This bullet-hole.

They already tried to kill me once .. for this.

This baggage-check? ─ This baggage-check is worth my neck.

It represents the secret of .. G-32.

A beautiful female spy, no doubt? ─ Don't joke about it.

G-32 is the invention of Professor Langner.

Professor Langner?

You're a doctor. You have heard of him?

Yes, of course. He won the Nobel prize in chemistry.

Well .. he invented G-32 and that's what these men are after.

Good heavens. If what you say is true, why don't you call the Police?

That's what I came up here for.

If I had used the phone in the lobby, they'd have shot me before I said a word.

[ telephone rings ]

Don't answer it!

Calm down. You don't have to be melodramatic about everything.

It's probably the desk-clerk.

Hello .. yes, this is Doctor Burton.

I've a call for you Doctor Burton. Just a moment, please.

I can't imagine who would know I was here.

I had better lock the door.

Hello .. yes, this is Doctor Burton.

Oh no, you must have the wrong Burton.

No, my name is "Geoffrey" Burton.

No, I'm sorry. There must be some mistake.

No, I didn't order anything. I just got in town a few minutes ago.

Well, I'm sorry.

It wasn't for me at all.

Why don't you call the Police now?

What happened?

What happened?

Easy now .. easy.

Who did it? Who did it?

Easy now .. come on.

[ door knocks ]

Open up in there!

[ door knocks ]

I can't come just now.

[ door knocks ]

I'm Karns. Homicide Squad. ─ This man has just been stabbed.

Who did it? ─ I have no idea.

Who is he? ─ I don't know.

Are you a doctor? ─ Yes, I'm an intern.

Tracey, take over. He's the Police surgeon.

Oh .. doctor.

Internal hemorrhage. I just administered adrenaline.

Did you call the Homicide Bureau? ─ Why, no.

Who sent for you? ─ Why nobody. This is my room.

Any chance? ─ He's going fast.

Well, couldn't you give him another shot? Maybe he can still talk.

I'll try.

Who stabbed you?

Tell them .. tell them who did it.

Surely, you don't think that I ..? ─ Alright boys, snap into it.

Look.

He wasn't stabbed on the bed. I carried him over here. I found him in the chair.

You see, I was in this other room telephoning and ..

There's an extension there, and as I was telephoning there was a draught blowing.

And it blew that door shut.

I was on the telephone all the time. There's an extension in there.

He was killed with that instrument. ─ Well ..

See if we can find some fingerprints on it.

Sure, you'll find my fingerprints. It's my instrument.

You see, when I came in here ..

I saw that my dissecting kit had been opened and all my things spilled around.

Then I turned around and saw the he'd been stabbed.

I'm a doctor, so naturally my first instinct was to help him.

I was going to call the Police later but ..

No letters, no envelopes, no identification marks.

He said he was being chased.

Never mind that now. What's his name?

I don't know. I haven't the faintest idea.

Let me speak to the desk-clerk.

Why do you call him? He can't help you. The poor man never ..

Desk-clerk.

Did these two men register? ─ Doctor Burton did.

He said his friend wouldn't be here very long.

Then he didn't mean "maybe". That's all.

And you've still no idea what his name is?

I only met him an hour ago.

Look, it was like this. I was driving and I ran out of gas.

And two guards from the Riverford Sanitarium showed me their badges ..

Stopped me and said a a maniac had escaped.

Riverford Sanitarium, huh?

Yes, phone them. They'll tell you. ─ Well, we'll check on that later.

What were you doing up here with him?

I know it sounds fantastic but ..

He said that he wasn't a maniac, that he was being chased by some spies.

Listen to me!

At first I didn't believe him. I thought he really was crazy.

Then when he showed me his hat with a couple of bullet holes in it I ..

Alright, if you don't believe me, look at the hat for yourself.

Any of you boys find a hat around here with a bullet hole in it?

Give me the hat.

No, no. Not that one. That's mine. His hat is in here somewhere.

This is the only hat in the room.

That's funny. He had it with him when he came in.

It must be in here somewhere.

Instead of staring at me as if I did it, why not call the Sanitarium like I asked?

Check on that. ─ Thanks.

Operator .. get me the Riverford Sanitarium.

They'll clear it up in a minute.

I hope so doctor, but I wouldn't make book on it.

Riverford Sanitarium? Well, this is Jenks of the Homicide Squad.

Did a booby scram out of your house tonight? Huh?

Who am I talking to?

The Superintendent.

Well sir, did a mentally deranged person escape from your institution tonight?

Nobody missing?

Fine. Thank you.

Oh .. but this is crazy.

They must have lied to you. ─ Sit down.

What did you kill him for, Doctor? ─ I didn't! You can't convict me of it.

Brother, you've got a shock coming to you.

In fact, just around 20,000 volts.

But .. this is all a fantastic misunderstanding.

I can't get mixed up in a sordid case like this. It would ruin my career.

It didn't help his career any. ─ He forced me, at the point of a gun.

You don't say. Where is the gun?

Well, he gave it to me directly we were alone in that room.

Very sweet of him. ─ Good headline.

Victim cooperates with killer.

I tell you I was afraid of him. He gave me the gun to prove he wasn't crazy.

Where is the gun? ─ Well, I ..

I came in this door .. crossed to here.

Yes, it must be.

Here it is. ─ Put that gun down.

I see you don't believe a word I say, but you're not going to pin this on me.

Stay where you are. ─ Put that gun down!

You're not going to give me a break, so I'll have to make one.

Watch the door! ─ Lights!

Boy, you were a great help. Why didn't you plug him?

You were in my way Inspector. ─ You get out of mine. Come on Jenks.

Will you call me at eight o'clock in the morning please.

Thank you.

Please don't scream.

I'm not kidding. The Police are after me but it's all a mistake. I didn't do it.

Didn't do what? ─ Never mind.

I assure you I'm a perfectly respectable doctor.

And I'm a perfectly respectable girl.

And I don't receive desperate doctors after midnight. Now you get out of here.

Open up there! Police!

You weren't kidding, were you. ─ Please don't give me away.

[ door knocks ]

Come on! Open up!

[ door knocks ]

Excuse me lady, but we're looking for a murderer. ─ A murderer?

He's in the bathroom. ─ Hey Chief, I got him!

Come on. Open that door! Open up in there!

Alright boys, take it.

Downstairs Jenks.

Did you get a good look at him, lady?

Good enough to draw a picture of him for you. ─ Yeah?

There you are.

Yeah .. that looks like him alright.

Well it should. I'm a professional sketch artist.

Okay lady, finish the picture, and if we don't find him, I'll be back for it.

Thanks for the haircut, Delilah.

Get dressed. ─ Why?

I can't afford to leave you here to draw pictures of me. I'm taking you with me.

I told you to get dressed.

Well .. it might help some if you'd get me a dress from the closet.

Put on this hat. ─ This? I wouldn't be found dead in it.

If you don't put on this coat, you're apt to be found .. just dead. Period.

Alright .. but you'll never get out of this hotel alive.

If I don't, you won't either.

If you hadn't stalled, you would not look so silly in your nightdress.

Tear off the bottom of it.

I will do no such thing. ─ I can't arouse suspicions. Tear it off.

Here .. alterations while you wait.

I think we'd better take your car if you don't mind. Where is it?

Over there.

Hey.

A limousine, huh?

I don't think it is likely that your name is "John McGonagle".

Is that you Miss Lindsey?

Yes, Sam.

Going for a ride? ─ Yes.

Will you be long, Miss Lindsey?

Let's go. From now on, I'll be a below-seat driver.

I'm sorry lady, but I'm on duty.

Are we out of the city yet? ─ Yes.

You can stop rattling that gun against my knees.

You know all the roads will be blocked. They'll get you. Sure.

If they do, they'll find the half-clad body of a beautiful girl with me.

Don't think this is a proposition, but how would you like a brand-new car?

Look .. there it is on that trailer up ahead.

I'll take the wheel. Come on, slide over. Come on, slide over!

You've got to put the top down. Push that button.

Do as you’re told!

Is your car fully insured? ─ Yes. Why?

I hope the premiums are paid. We're going to leave it. Go on, get up. Get up!

Okay, jump!

Are you crazy? I'll never make it.

It's a cinch for you. I'll hold the car steady. I may break my neck.

I hope you do. ─ Go on! Jump!

Oh .. I'll never know where I scraped up the courage to make that jump.

Either that or be scraped up off the pavement.

Why don't you give yourself up?

Now, every time you see a Cop, you'll have cold shivers running up your spine.

Better shivers than stripes. ─ You're only making it worse.

Besides, I can report you for kidnapping me.

Not until I let you go.

How long are you going to keep me? ─ As long as I'm a fugitive.

So you might as well curb that nasty temper of yours and like it.

If you wait for me to like it, we'll be sharing our old-age pension together.

I wouldn't mind that. Better than prison.

If you'd only give me a chance, maybe I can convince you.

If you're really a murderer, I prefer not be convinced.

McGonagle, you're going to hear the true facts.

Alright, shoot.

I .. I didn't mean that literally.

State Police. Inspecting all cars.

"G-32". "Professor Langner". "Spies". Ha!

Even if I believe it, you couldn't fight them by yourself .. it's a Police job.

That's right McGonagle, and as soon as Professor Langner clears me.

The Police are welcome to it. ─ Well, I'd got to the Police right now.

The next time I kidnap somebody, I'll give her an intelligence test first.

Don't you realize the Police are trying to pin it on me?

McGonagle, if you make a sound, I'm going to throttle you.

Look it over. ─ Given anyone a lift tonight, have you?

Okay buddy, take it away.

Will you behave?

You big sadist.

You didn't think I would let you scream?

I didn't think you were going to burn me. ─ Burn you?

I'm not a case of spontaneous combustion.

I don't know what's the matter with me. Every place I go I attract maniacs.

Were you burnt too? ─ What do you think?

Where? ─ I'll give you three guesses.

McGonagle, I'll make a deal with you. ─ What kind of a deal?

You give me two hours to get to Professor Langner.

If he knows nothing about this, I'll let you go.

What about you, then? ─ Then I'm sunk anyway. I'll give up.

You really mean this?

Yes. But you've got to promise not to make any trouble for me.

Well .. they say there's honor among thieves.

I hope the same applies to murderers.

Hey, what do you think you are doing?

Professor Langner lives in Midbury. How do you think we're going to get there?

I don't know.

We'll we've just come in to the possession on an automobile.

Well ..

For someone who claims he's innocent, you sure have a natural flair for felony.

Hold tight .. here we go.

There's some lights. I hope he's home.

Will you keep your promise and let me go?

Don't worry .. if this fails, I won't need you anymore.

Yes?

I'd like to see Professor Langner.

Are you acquainted with Professor Langner?

Well .. only by repute and he doesn't know me from Adam, but ..

I think if you mention to him the words .. "G-32" .. he'll see me.

Come in .. I am Professor Langner.

Please be seated.

You said something about "G-32"?

Professor, I'm in an awful jam. And my troubles seem to be connected with you.

With me?

A man was killed tonight in the Majestic Hotel in Glenville.

But what has that go to do with me? ─ Well, I don't know except that ..

Your name was mentioned and I thought perhaps you might be able to clear me.

You see, the Police think I murdered him.

Can you describe the man?

Yes .. he was about five feet eight.

Black, curly hair .. strange eyes.

And a terrible welt on his left cheek.

Tieler! My assistant. It must be him .. you say that he is dead?

Yes.

You see, I had sent him on a very important ..

Give me just a moment .. you realize I must take every precaution.

How can I be sure you are telling the truth? Why should I trust you?

Tell him about the baggage-check.

Baggage-check? ─ Yes , he ..

He gave me a baggage-check. He said it was worth his neck. And also his gun.

Here it is.

You must have dropped it.

Do you recognize it? ─ Yes.

See? Now will you believe I'm telling the truth?

May I see the baggage-check, please? ─ Yes, of course.

Well that's funny .. I thought I had it here some place.

I must have left it in the car. Come on, we'll go see.

Quit stalling .. give me that baggage-check.

You're not Professor Langner. ─ Correct.

But you're going to hand over that check. ─ Where's Professor Langner?

In the asylum where you kept Tieler? ─ We were justified holding both of them.

You see, it was quite insane of them to refuse to coöperate with us.

Give me that baggage-check.

Don't pay any attention to him. The gun isn't loaded.

What are we waiting for?

Grube! Dahlig! ─ Coming ..

Open up!

Nice work McGonagle. ─ But the gates!

Let's see how tough they are.

Too tough. Come on.

[ gunshots ]

McGonagle, how can I ever thank you?

Well, a nice way to show your gratitude would be to let me go.

You're convinced now that I'm not a murderer? Aren't you?

Yes, I'm convinced.

But I'd still like to go, if you don't mind.

Okay, I'll take you into town.

Promise not to draw any more pictures of me? ─ Yes, I promise.

Only I think you're a fool not to go to the Police. Why don't you let them ..?

You're a nice girl but not bright. They won't believe me. I've got to prove ..

Alright, you can do what you like, only count me out.

Look, I'm sorry you're in a jam.

I honestly think I've done everything that can possibly be expected of me.

Would you mind giving us a lift into town?

Why sure .. as soon as we're finished here.

We'll be ready in a minute. ─ Thanks.

Thanks, it's very kind of you.

You see, you're practically free already.

I know, but they'll be here any minute.

Will you be very long?

What are you doing out here at this time of the night?

Our car broke down.

Oh, is that so? Well, hop in.

Thanks.

I wish they'd get going.

Are you nearly ready?

What's the rush?

Well .. we're running away.

Yeah?

Who from?

Well .. the fact is ..

Who are you running away from?

Uh ..

We're eloping. ─ Oh, but I ..

She's a bit upset. You see, her father doesn't like me at all.

Why don't he like you?

He's lying.

That's right, he's lying in wait with a shotgun. He'll kill us if he gets us.

Oh well .. why didn't you say so in the first place?

We are in favor of elopements.

Were you two figuring on getting married right away?

Oh yes, the sooner the better. ─ Well, now I ..

Sorry McGonagle, I've got to put on an act for these hicks.

Do you have to be quite so realistic about it?

Our father is a Justice Of The Peace. He'll take care of you in no time.

Uh ..

That's wonderful. ─ Now, just a moment, I ..

Isn't that wonderful, darling? Their father is a Justice.

Yes, if Pa is a Justice, we don't have to support him no more.

We'll take you over to Pa's right now. We'll be your witnesses.

Why, you're as good as man and wife right this minute.

Don't look so frightened, lady. Pa ain't never lost a bride or a groom yet.

Hey, Pa .. we got customers. ─ Shush ..

Ma, these folks want to get married. ─ Quiet!

What is it, Pa? ─ Keep still.

There is important news coming over.

If it's a news broadcast, I'm sunk.

[ chinese language radio ]

Ain't that wonderful?

I've been trying for five hours to get that.

What is it, Pa? ─ Shortwave.

"Chung-king China."

Ain't that marvelous news?

Yeah, but what does it mean, Pa?

I don't know, but it sounds cheerful, don't it.

Come along now, Pa. These young people want to get married.

Okay, in a minute. Go and get them fixed up.

Now come, children.

I've something to show you that will make your eyes pop out of your head.

Pa copied this from a Valentine. It used to be the breakfast room.

Won't you take your coast off, darling? ─ No, I couldn't think of it.

I mean .. it's rather chilly. ─ For the bride.

For you, sir.

What's this for? ─ It's for the fee.

We don't like to embarrass Pa.

Come on now boys, don't stand there gawking. Ain't you got no tact?

Now, what are you going to do? I tell you I'm not going through with this.

I'll stall then awhile.

You got a ring? ─ No, I'm afraid I haven't.

Oh, we'll fix you in a jiffy. We got hundreds around here someplace.

Look .. I'm afraid we can't go through with this.

Why not? ─ Well, the ..

The fact is we ..

We haven't got a wedding license. ─ Darling, of course. How stupid of us.

Don't worry about that, Miss. Pa can fix you up. Two bucks extra.

Hey Pa .. get their names. ─ Alright. Come over here.

Ma, I wish you'd quit tidying up my desk. I can't find .. oh!

Here they are. Alright young fellow. Fill that out.

A car just pulled up outside. I think it's the bloodhounds.

As long as we stay here, we're safe.

You don't really expect me to go through with this, do you?

I'm sunk if you don't.

Well, I'm sorry, but I must draw the line somewhere.

Here we are. Try this one for size.

Those are .. five bucks.

But the cheap ones are just as legal.

I uh .. I can get you one for a buck and a half.

Okay McGonagle, I can't stall them any longer. I've got to make a dash for it.

Thanks for everything.

I know, but what am I going to tell these people?

Tell them I got cold feet.

[ doorbell ]

Yes? What can I do for you?

Tell her I'm ready.

Just a minute, sir. I think we'd better wait ..

That man at the door. What did he want? ─ Well, nothing. It was a mistake.

He said he came to the wrong house. Why? ─ He didn't come to the wrong house.

I think I'd better go out and see him. ─ No, you can't try running away now.

He might be a friend of my father's.

Well, he can't do anything to you darling, once you are legally married.

Well, do you want to get married or don't you?

Yes, we do.

Well then, stop the shilly shallying and let us go.

Watch your step, Dearie.

You stand here, and you stand there.

Ready.

Do either of you know a reason why you shouldn't legally be joined in marriage?

Join hands.

And now .. I pronounce you man and wife.

And may God bless your union.

Well .. embrace!

I'm so sorry. I didn't get your husband's face at all. One more please.

Oh no, that's alright. I'm not in the least photogenic.

But they're only a buck a piece. ─ No thanks, no thanks.

If you're still scared about your old man ..

I think I got Tokyo.

Come on then, children. Right this way.

Well, here is your room. Good night and I hope you sleep well.

Thank you. ─ Goodnight.

McGonagle, I .. ─ I know ..

You don't know how to thank me .. I've heard that before.

No really .. I'll never forget what you've done for me.

But think nothing of it. Why I frequently elope and marry total strangers.

McGonagle, that was unkind.

After what we've been through tonight, I feel I've known you for a lifetime.

Well, I hope you won't have too much of a pang when we annul this marriage.

Oh, my feet are killing me.

See if they are at the other window, will you.

Yeah. They're still there.

Hey, where are you? ─ Be out in a minute. Don't rush me.

What do you think you are doing?

I ripped this in the ditch. While we're still married, you'll mend it for me?

Well .. I'll try. But I'll have to have a needle and thread.

Oh, well I feel sure Ma will oblige.

Sorry to bother you .. but could I have a needle and thread?

You sure can.

Thank you so much.

Here you are.

No wonder your pockets all bulge with all the junk you carry around in them.

The perfect wife.

They're going away.

They think we're going to stay here all night .. nah, you keep busy.

Come on, come on. Make it snappy. ─ Where do we go from here?

We? .. I thought you were washed up with me.

Well I .. ─ Are you with me, McGonagle?

Well, you are so helpless without me. ─ Good.

Now look .. I've got two chances to clear myself.

This baggage-check. And Professor Langner.

I know, but that man said they were holding him at the Sanitarium.

That's exactly why we're going to sneak out of here and try and find him.

Come on. You ready? ─ Don't rush me.

It doesn't have to be a work of art. ─ Oh, alright.

Here. Now you see you've made me do? I've sewn it to my coat.

No, no. You'll tear everything. Go and get me some scissors.

Alright.

I beg your pardon, but could you by any chance lend me a pair scissors?

Sure, I .. I guess so.

Thank you so much.

Here, put your shoes on while I get ready.

Did I do a good job of mending?

Superb, McGonagle. I don't know how to thank you.

I can't get my shoes on, my feet are so swollen.

You'd better get me a shoehorn.

You can think of more things ..

A shoehorn.

I beg your pardon.

What is it now young man? ─ Could you lend me a ..

Never mind.

Hey .. wake up.

Good morning Mrs Burton. ─ Do you know what time it is?

Holy smoke.

If we're going to sneak out before the family gets up, we'd better get going.

While you've been snoring your head off, I've had an idea.

It better be good.

Aren't you even going to listen to me? ─ Uhuh.

Do they know you at the Sanitarium? ─ No.

You shouldn't smoke before breakfast. ─ Well, that's good. Maybe it will work.

Now listen to me .. we'll go there and I'll tell them that you're my husband.

I am. ─ Will you stop interrupting?

I'll say that you've been suffering from a nervous breakdown.

And I want them to keep you under observation for a couple of days.

Then you can look around and see if Professor Langner is really there.

McGonagle, that's marvelous. Will you really do it for me?

Yes.

Under one condition. ─ What?

If and when you find Professor Langner, you'll let me call the Police.

Sold! ─ Alright. But there is another thing.

You're going to have to buy me a dress. I can't go looking like this.

Up to fifteen bucks, the sky is the limit.

Come on.

How are we going to get there?

We're going to borrow their car and explain later. Come on.

How about this one Dearie? It will go beautifully with the hat you just bought.

Yes, I'll try that one too.

Here .. oh that's cute. Is it my size? ─ It is.

Yes, yes. That's perfect. Now come on and try it on will you.

Well, what's the matter?

Do you know you've been here an hour. What are you doing, buying a trousseau?

Was there anything wrong? ─ No, but ..

A Cop came by and I got nervous. Come on, put it on.

Since you're in such a hurry, you might buy me some underwear.

You may recall that all I have on is half a nightdress.

Alright honey, take off your coat and let's slip into one of these.

Oh, on second thoughts I'd like to try that one please.

Over there.

Can I help you, sir?

Oh .. we need everything from top to bottom .. from tip to toe.

Here's a very popular little number.

"The patriotic pantie. A safe pantie for Uncle Sam."

Oh.

McGonagle.

Maybe you'd rather have this?

It has the cutest little embroidered "V". For victory.

Well .. I think we'd better have something more practical.

You see, the fact is that ..

The fact is ..

You don't say.

Look now, McGonagle. You don't have to be so snooty.

I bought all your clothes for you. The least you can do is smile.

Oh.

You better hang on to the baggage-check. They may search me at the Sanitarium.

You're taking an awful risk, Geoff. I wish you'd go to the Police.

Oh no, McGonagle. You're not going to back out on me now, are you?

No .. but I'd like to. ─ Why?

Well I'm going to be the ex-Mrs Burton anyway.

I don't want to be the widow Burton.

Good morning. Won't you be seated? ─ Thank you.

I'd like to see the Doctor in charge, please. It's about my ..

My husband.

Our doctor suggested that we come here.

Well, if you'll just give me all the information, I'll fill out this form,

And Doctor Storm will see you in his office.

Name please? ─ Albert Thompson.

Now, what seems to be the trouble, Mrs ..

Mrs Thompson.

Doctor, we've been to many psychiatrists but ..

But not one of them seems to be able to help poor Albert.

Now Doctor, you'll, you'll ..

Ah, don't excite yourself, Mrs Thompson.

The fire fascinates you .. doesn't it?

It excites you.

It has .. this curious effect on you, hasn't it?

No Doctor .. you were going to light the cork tip of your cigarette.

Ouch!

And now Mrs Thompson. I'd like you to tell me everything about your husband.

And remember, even the small things have significance.

Well ..

It's "wedding-rings" Doctor. Have they any significance?

Maybe.

Well, I think only women should wear them, don't you?

It is sentimental and old-fashioned for men to wear them.

But I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

You don't, doctor?

Neither do I.

See.

There, Doctor. Do you see what I mean?

He'll go out the house for a half-hour and come back with 5 or 6 of them.

He takes them from women.

We'll keep under observation for two or three days Mrs Thompson.

And see if we can cure this strange psychosis.

Doctor, you won't keep him confined, will you?

He loves to roam about and he's quite harmless.

Yes sir? ─ Give Mr Thompson a room.

In the East Wing. He is to have freedom of the grounds.

Will you come along now, Mr Thompson.

In just a few minutes Mr Thompson, it will be time for you to ..

Oh please, not that again.

I'm as weak as a cat already.

A hot shower every hour, on the hour, as Doctor Storm ordered.

Yes, but I've taken six showers already today.

Besides that, I don't like to shower alone.

They are very soothing to your nerves.

Oh shame, I dropped a stitch. ─ You did?

I'll find it for you. It couldn't have bounced far.

You won't find it there Mr Thompson.

Bet you a cookie I will.

Professor Langner? ─ Here!

Where are you?

Here! .. Here!

Who is it? Who are you? ─ I've come to help you.

But who are you? What do you want me for?

I'm trying to help you. Tieler told me.

Tieler? Where is Tieler?

They killed him in my hotel room.

And I'm charged with the murder. ─ Tieler dead?

And you?

I had nothing to do with it. You've got to believe me.

Why should I believe you?

Why should I trust you? ─ You've got to trust me.

I know about G-32.

I'm trying to help. I'm going to call the Police and they'll get you out of here.

Oh, thank heaven.

Mr Thompson .. Mr Thompson ..

Oh there you are. I've been looking all over for you.

You shouldn't slip away like that. Where have you been?

What are you looking for Mr Thompson? ─ Wedding-rings.

But you won't find any wedding rings here.

Oh, I find them in the most unexpected places.

Don't you think we'd better turn back now?

There's my wife. I promised I'd talk to her .. could I?

You can't leave the grounds you know. ─ Oh, I wouldn't .. I like it here.

If I find any wedding-rings, I'll split them with you.

And you.

Wedding rings, huh? Sad, ain't it.

A cousin of my wife's once thought he was a chocolate éclair.

Sad, ain't it.

Hi McGonagle.

I've been so worried, and driving round until I'm dizzy.

I couldn't get her sooner. They made me take a nap and hot and cold showers.

But did you find Professor Langner? ─ Yes. They've got him here in a cell.

Are you sure this one isn't an impostor? ─ Yes. I tell you I've talked to him.

This is the real Langner.

Should I go for the Police now? ─ By all means. The sooner the better.

They've got to believe me now. ─ Mr Thompson!

They're looking for me. I've got to go .. bye.

Come in.

Please sit down, Mr Thompson.

An excellent likeness, don't you think?

"Doctor Burton".

Well .. isn't this cozy .. so you're all in it together.

And we still want that baggage-check. ─ Where is it?

You fellows have a one-track mind, haven't you.

Search him.

Here we go again.

How did you get here? Did someone call you? I was on my way to the Police.

Well ain't that lucky. We've saved you the trouble. This your car, Prescott?

Sure is Sarge. ─ They swiped a box of wedding rings too.

Oh, I know we took their car, but we can explain that later.

Where is your husband? ─ At the Sanitarium and he's in danger.

Danger is right, lady.

It ain't only stealing cars. We want him on a murder rap.

Oh he had nothing to do with that.

We're wasting time. Will you please take me back there. He'll explain everything.

It better be good, lady.

Take her back. Pick up Burton and bring him down the station. Get going.

Okay Sarge. Come on, lady. We'll do the driving.

If you value your health, Doctor Burton ..

I'd advise you to tell us where that baggage-check is.

Yes?

Here it is!

McGonagle! Oh, am I glad to see you.

You're just in time, boys. I was, I was having a little trouble.

I have called you a murderer. ─ Still in there pitching, aren't you.

He'll tell you about the murder.

Ask him why he had Langner kidnapped and why he's got him locked up in a cell.

He has no gun.

You have to look in the cell-block and you'll find Professor Langner.

Save that for the D.A. brother.

Now do you come quiet or with bruises? ─ Wait.

Look, he's only trying to tell you the truth. Can't you see that?

Let me go! There is the man you want.

Oh, be your age. We've known the Doc for years.

He obviously hoped to hide here from the Police.

Doc, nice work. We'll book the both of them. Come on.

Aren't you going to check on my story? ─ No.

McGonagle, why did you get these dopes? ─ I didn't get them, they got me.

But Professor Langner's over there in the Detention Ward.

Get in!

Find out for yourselves. It will only take two minutes.

We ain't got two minutes.

You made no effort to check his story. ─ Alright, we'll check in the morning.

You both have all night to think up some more alibis.

Well now, you're certainly not crazy enough to think you can hold me.

Well, you'd better not make any appointments for a while.

But I didn't do anything!

Aiding and abetting a fugitive from justice ain't a Halloween prank you know.

Look where you're going.

He must be drunk. He's trying to kill us.

Pat.

Pat, are you alright? .. Pat!

Yes, I think so.

Charlie .. Charlie!

Hey you .. come back here!

How about you, Prescott?

I'm alright but Charlie caught his foot under here.

I'll be alright if I could only get this shoe off.

Hey, give me a hand with this door, will you.

Pat .. Pat.

Come on, now is our chance. They're alright.

Come on.

You know what I'm thinking? ─ With what?

That accident was looking for us.

Where are they?

Hey, Doc .. come back here!

Let's get this door open.

See, I told you there wouldn't be anyone here at this hour.

I guess we'll have to break a window.

You're really determined to land in jail, aren't you.

Alright, let's see if we can wake somebody up.

Hey!

What are you doing around here anyway?

Well .. we've got a claim-check. We're looking for the baggage master.

Are you the night-watchman?

And a more thankless job a man never had.

Have you got a key to the baggage room? ─ I certainly have.

Would you do us a favor please? We came to pick up a package.

Here. We've got the check right here.

There you go! Asking me to forget my duty.

I can't do it. It ain't ethical. ─ But it's terribly important.

We'll make it worth your while.

Now you're trying to undermine my character with a bribe.

Oh, this terrible cough.

It comes from smoking these cheap cigars.

Good cigars cost .. five dollars a box.

Well, I can readily see that you ought to smoke good cigars.

Give me that check.

Number 11426 .. ah!

Here we are. ─ Thank you so much.

Don't thank me, lady.

If it hadn't have been for the cough, I wouldn't have helped you out.

Here you are. Buy yourself two boxes of those cigars.

Thank you. ─ Goodnight. ─ Goodnight.

How are we going to get back to town? ─ Walk, I guess.

No cabs this time of night.

I don't care if it's a mirage. Let's take it.

Hey buddy. ─ Yes, sir.

Take us to the nearest Police Station. ─ Yes, sir. You bet. Jump right in.

I can hardly wait to see what's inside. ─ Our first wedding present.

Our annulment present, you mean.

When you get free, then I'm free.

Open it. Hurry up!

Don't tell me you've been risking your life and mine for a toy.

Well it's .. it's all G-32.

Looks like a model or something.

Looks hardly important enough to kill a man for it.

Whatever it is, I'm counting on it to get me out of this whole mess.

Hey, you look all in. ─ Hmm. I am.

I feel like the main attraction at a fox-hunt.

It's all been so strange .. and unreal.

Well .. anyway, it's a nice cozy cab.

It's not bad for a small-town jalopy.

Looks padded.

There are no handles on these doors!

Driver!

Driver!

You're wasting your time. That's bullet-proof glass.

This is the cab we use to pick up the violent cases.

You wouldn't by any chance be taking us to Doctor Storm, would you?

You said it! You got a special invite.

I'm telling you Sarge, whoever this guy is, he smacks into us on purpose.

He's trying to nail us.

A 4-year old with a butterfly net could nail you two Keystone Cops.

Listen Sarge, why not let us go to the Sanitarium and check the girl's story?

No! I wouldn't trust you guys to check out a lost umbrella. Forget it.

Look, Sarge. They told us that Professor Langner was being held at the Sanitarium.

Would do no harm to check on it, Sarge. ─ No.

If they run that squirrel-cage on the up and up, they'd hold you two on sight.

And I wouldn't blame them,

Look Sarge, just let us .. ─ Okay! Go check on it.

Hey .. you want me to send a girl-guide along to show you the way back?

You stay where you are.

Professor.

You are foolish to be so obstinate.

We have everything here. Even the tubes of G-32.

You will save yourself a great deal of pain by explaining to us how it works.

I won't do it.

You see that Burton did his best to help you, and found it quite useless.

Perhaps he can persuade you.

It's no use Langner. They killed Tieler, and they'll kill you.

Tell them what they want. We've done all we can.

I think he'll do what you want, now.

You are being helpful Doctor, to the very end.

Is he going to do it? ─ Yes. Do just as I say. Pretend to faint.

I will not! I've never fainted in my life.

You're going to faint now.

Take her out.

Heydt, take him out too. Watch him .. go!

Now that we're alone Doctor Storm, I ..

I'll show you how G-32 works.

And you will be good enough to tell me exactly what to do?

Yes.

See that everything is ready.

Goodnight, Doctor.

Things will be different.

It's fortunate she's fainted. It makes things easier.

And now, Professor?

Will you take the middle parachute.

This? ─ Yes.

And hang it from that wire over the trenches.

There you are .. now what?

Now .. take the three tubes and hang them from the parachute.

And then connect the wires.

I never intended to create this weapon.

It was an accident.

What kind of weapon is it? ─ Well, I'll explain it to you.

Tieler and I worked a long time on it.

The parachute supporting the tubes ..

Has ostensibly been dropped from a plane over the enemy trenches.

As the parachute floats downwards.

A searchlight from our own trenches ..

Strikes the tubes.

If you've connected the instrument panel ..

Would you turn the dial .. to 200.

[ quiet electric humming ]

Now turn the knob to 500.

Now to 800.

[ loud electric humming ]

As the tubes react to the light, the gases are ignited.

Which causes extra brilliance.

Now turn the knob to a 1,000.

[ very loud humming ]

Now .. can you see me, Doctor Storm? ─ No.

You will never see again. That is the function of G-32.

It destroys the optic nerve. You are blind.

No. It will pass away. It must pass away.

It will NOT pass away.

I've been blind since I made this discovery five years ago.

I never .. you!

I don't know who gave you your orders to steal my secret.

But at least you can report that it was effective.

Now you have two bullets left. But I doubt if you'll be lucky enough to ..

Hit me in the darkness.

Open up! The Police!

Somebody's been hurt. It sounds like a fight.

I think I'll shoot the lock off.

You'll find Langner in there.

Those are the men that wrecked your car, Prescott. ─ Oh yeah?

Doc .. I always had a hunch you were on the level.

Too bad you weren't quicker on the hunch.

No, please don't put through any further calls to my room tonight.

I've had a trying time and I need some sleep.

Yes, you can call me at 8:30 in the morning .. thank you.

This is where I came in. ─ And this is where you get out.

I can't. There's a Process Server waiting for me.

Of course there is. I sent him. It's our annulment.

Oh, be reasonable.

Why don't you want to stay married to me?

Well ..

We hardly know each other. ─ Hardly know each other?

I've clipped you on the jaw, you've mended my pants and you can say that ..

What more do you want?

I assure you I'm a perfectly respectable doctor.

Well .. there is something about your .. bedside manners.

T-G