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- Course the place is overgrown with weeds

but that's been taken into account in the rental.

If you and your wife like gardening,

you could have the place looking better in no time at all.

- My wife doesn't like the daylight hours.

- Oh?

- Rather I should say daylight doesn't agree with her.

- I see.

- She has trouble with the pigmentation of her skin.

Direct sunlight would be poison for her.

As a matter of fact, more than five minutes of sunlight

could possibly kill her.

So you see, she will be doing

very little gardening I'm afraid.

Nor shall I for that matter

since my experiments occupy most of my daylight hours.

Did you bring the papers with you?

- Yes.

That is my secretary drew up most of the papers,

but I'm afraid she hasn't quite finished yet.

You see, we have

one of these newfangled typewriting machines

they're selling these days

and I'm afraid she hasn't been quite able to master it yet.

- My dear Mr. Markham, you promised me faithfully

that we could take possession of this house today.

I have arranged my entire life,

my wife's, my two assistants, and my servants

according to your word.

You promised me faithfully.

- Dr. Orlofski, please be patient.

I always keep my word.

Of course you can move in today.

I only said that the papers weren't all finished.

Shall we go in?

At least we can sign what we do have.

I hope you like the house.

It's the best I could find on such short notice

and at the small rental that you wished to pay.

- I explained in my letters

that this was to be a six-month lease

with a six-month renewal, if necessary,

just enough time for me to get

the legacy my father left me in operation.

I spent a great deal in the last few years

on my experiments.

Now my funds are very limited.

I don't know why I feel this is any of your business.

May I see the papers?

- Yes, of course.

Here we are.

(Mr. Markham sighs)

You'll notice that the figures are put in here in longhand.

- Yes, these will be fine.

Where shall I sign?

- Let's see here and...

here.

- I prefer to use my own thank you.

- Very well.

- Here. - Yes.

And. - And... here.

- Yes.

Well. That takes care of that.

How long have you and your wife been in Europe?

- Good day, Mr. Markham.

- Don't you want me to show you the rest of the rooms?

I'd be more than happy to.

- Our business is completed.

Good day.

- Perhaps you and your wife

would like to share supper-

- My wife and I do not go out.

Ah, by the by,

haven't you forgotten something?

- I don't think so, no.

- No? - Oh.

- The check for the first month's rent.

- How foolish of me?

I don't know what I was thinking of.

Oh.

- The check is for three months' rent.

Please do not come here

when the rent is due again.

I shall send it to you before it is due.

Once more, good day, Mr. Markham.

- Well, if you need anything-

- Mr. Markham, please go.

I have a great deal of work to do

and you're wasting my valuable time.

I feel very tired from a long journey

and extremely inhospitable.

Good day.

- Well.

You rude bastard.

- Orlando, Orlando! (tense music)

Carrie, where are you?

- [Orlando] We're here.

- Well, bring her in, bring her in.

Bring her in here, hurry up, hurry up.

Carlotta.

Come over here and help her.

Come on, hurry up, we have no time to lose.

Put her in the chair.

Keep clear this.

(Regina moaning)

Carrie, give me my hypodermic.

Solution's in the brown bag.

Orlando, give me a hand with her.

Carlotta get out of here.

Here we go.

Fool to wait so long.

Should've given her a shot on the train.

- Was impossible at that time.

You know we couldn't.

- They wouldn't let us in the baggage compartment

to get your bag.

- How did it end up there in the first place?

I told you to always keep my medical bag with us

at all times.

- I gave it to Carlotta to put it in our compartment.

She must've made a mistake

and put it in with the other luggage.

- You should know better than to let Carlotta

handle anything as important as that.

- Don't blame Orlando.

It's my fault Carlotta made a mistake.

I thought she could handle it.

- You should know better than that.

Carlotta's an idiot. You should've known better.

- Oh damn!

- What's the matter?

- The syringe is broken.

- Then give me a knife.

(Regina groaning)

(dramatic music)

(birds chirping) (wind chime tinkling)

(Lawrence humming) (wind whistling)

How are you feeling, my dear?

- Yes?

- [Lawrence] I say, how are you feeling, my dear?

- Oh, much better thank you.

Lawrence, how much longer?

- Oh, be patient, Regina.

You must learn to be patient.

All the years we've been together,

you've never learned patience.

Patience is a virtue, my dear.

- (chuckles) Lawrence, my dear,

your most endearing charm is that you never repeat yourself.

- Do I detect a slight tinge of facetiousness

in that little remark?

- Oh, I hadn't noticed.

Oh, Lawrence, how much longer?

- Five minutes more.

That's not so terribly unbearable is it?

- Every minute on this wretched porch

in this damn sunlight is like a lifetime.

Can we go in now?

- I told you five more minutes.

- Why couldn't you find the necessary requirements

for my skin by injection?

Surely, if you wanted to,

you could find a way to reproduce the rays of the sun

and put them in liquid.

You could if you wanted.

Well, if you loved me enough, you would.

- If you don't behave yourself right now,

I may not give you your shot this evening

before you retire,

and then you won't sleep so well will you?

- Lawrence, you wouldn't do that, would you?

I believe you would.

- [Carrie] Where are they?

- [Orlando] On the porch?

- [Carrie] I'm sorry that happened.

- [Orlando] I've forgotten about it already.

- No, you haven't.

- Perhaps.

(gentle music)

How's your leg?

- It isn't getting any better.

- Hadn't you better to tell him before it's too late?

- I don't want to end up a cripple.

- Such as me.

- I didn't mean that.

- We would still be complete human beings

if we hadn't become assistants to Dr. Orlofski.

- You can't turn back time, Orlando.

Time is a dictator.

You must follow him or you'll be left behind.

We can't turn back now.

- Will you ever forgive me?

- It wasn't your fault.

I wanted to help Orlofski

as much as you did.

My love for you as a man-

- [Orlando] Half a man.

- My love for you as a man.

You are more of a man, dear Orlando,

than 10 men put together.

Not having two legs does not make you

less of a man, but more so.

You make up for your loss with a stronger love for me

and I, in return, love you for it.

You make feel more needed and necessary.

I am your legs, your soul, your very being.

- I love you.

- I must fix dinner.

Send Carlotta in to help me.

And Orlando...

I haven't regretted one moment.

- When are you to see him?

- Tomorrow.

- But does he know you're coming?

- No no.

- You mean you haven't told him?

- I don't trust, Carl Root.

Something about that man I just don't trust.

- I think you should have told him in advance.

- And give him a chance to have some time

to adjust his books?

Oh no.

I wanna surprise him.

That way I'll have the upper hand.

- Then you do think he's been stealing your legacy?

- The amounts he's been sending us have been

far below what they were supposed to be.

He better have a good explanation for it

or I'll know the reason why.

- We shouldn't have stayed in Europe so long.

We should have come back much sooner.

- Oh, don't talk nonsense, Regina.

You know we couldn't come back till we'd mastered the serum

for your condition.

Even now we don't know how they'll react

to this new climate.

They might not even survive at all.

- Oh, Lawrence, you're trying to frighten me.

But what would we do if they didn't survive?

- We'd have to go back immediately

and get more.

Time would not be on our side.

You know what that would mean.

- Lawrence, I'm frightened.

Oh hold me.

- Oh.

- I beg your pardon.

Dinner will be ready in a few moments.

Where's Carlotta?

- [Lawrence] She came in the house a few moments ago.

Why?

- Carrie wants her to help her with dinner

and we still haven't taken the dust covers

off the furniture in the upstairs rooms.

We'll do that after dinner.

- I wanna thank you and Carrie for being so patient.

Perhaps in a month or two, we'll be lucky enough

to be living in my own home which my father left me.

It'll be much easier there.

Easier to manage than this rundown house.

Thank you again, Orlando.

I owe you and Carrie a great deal.

- That couldn't be helped.

Wasn't your fault that it happened.

Don't blame yourself.

Now, if you'll, excuse me, I'll go and help Carrie

with our dinner.

- We're very fortunate to have Orlando with us.

- Perhaps.

- Here, Carlotta, put this on the table.

Did you take the dust covers from the rooms upstairs?

- I didn't have time.

- I think it would be a good idea if you took Carlotta

and did that now.

Don't worry about our rooms.

We'll do that after we unwrap the plants.

I don't think we'll get much sleep tonight.

- It won't be the first time.

(Carlotta screams)

How many times have I told you

not to touch fire? (Carlotta moaning)

- Let me see,

now you've burned your hand. (Carlotta panting)

Let me see.

It's all right.

Come on.

You have to help me in the bedroom upstairs.

- Blessed be the food we are about to eat.

Blessed be-(Regina gasps)

- [Regina] Put that away.

(dramatic music)

I said put it away!

Is it gone?

- Yes.

- Oh. (panting)

- Don't you ever do that again?

(suspenseful music)

- I have a right to my own beliefs.

- As long as you're in my house,

you'll do as I say, and you will have no-

- I have as much right- - Let me finish.

I said, as long as you are a servant in my house,

you will do as I say.

- I am not your servant. (tense music)

I am Dr. Orlofski's assistant

and I do you a favor by helping out

with the household duties.

- For which you get paid.

- I am not paid to take abuse from you.

- Then why don't you leave?

No one is stopping.

- You'd like that, wouldn't you?

I am loyal to Dr. Orlofski,

but you can't understand that, can you?

You are a selfish woman.

You can't love anything on this earth but your own self.

I feel sorry for you.

- (chuckles) Pick that up.

- Where is she now?

- She said she had a headache.

She went upstairs to bed.

- You must be patient with her.

- I try.

- I know you do.

She's a very difficult woman.

Her father spoiled her when she was a child

and after we were married, I gave in to her every whim.

Perhaps if I had been more strict with her,

she could have changed.

I'm partly to blame.

- You must not blame yourself.

I don't think anything could change her.

- Try to be more patient with her.

Ignore the little things she says.

You know the strain she's under.

- We are all under that strain.

- What would I do without you?

(gentle music)

- And Orlando?

- [Lawrence] Of course.

- I think it would be a good idea

if you went to bed early tonight.

There'll be a lot of work to do beginning tomorrow.

- What about you?

- Orlando, Carlotta, and I have work to do.

You know, you can't keep them wrapped

any longer than necessary.

- Yes, but you two need your sleep as well as I.

- We'll make up for that tomorrow.

I'll turn down the lamps and put out the fire.

Do want everything put into the cellar?

- Yes.

You know they can't stand any sunlight.

There aren't any windows down there, are there?

- No. And all the equipment?

- Yes, everything should be kept together.

It's easier to lock up that way.

Are you all right?

- About the same.

- And your leg?

- It's getting worse.

- Oh no.

Let me see.

- Ah!

- We must lance it as soon as possible.

- It's no better, is it?

- No, I'm afraid not.

- I'm so sorry, Carrie.

- I'm going to lose it.

- I hope not.

I shall try every way I know to save it.

- I remember when you told Orlando that.

- Well, we know more than we did then, much more.

- Not that much.

Go to bed. Get a good night's sleep.

We'll face tomorrow, tomorrow.

(gentle music)

(somber music)

Oh mother of God hear me.

Sweet mother of God. (crying)

- Carlotta, put everything from that box there

on the second shelf here.

(Carlotta grunting) When you're through with that,

I'll show you what to do next.

Now, be very careful.

Don't rush things

or you may break something.

- Orlando, did you put clean linens

in the upstairs bedrooms?

- Only their bedroom.

I thought we could do ours

after we have unfinished packing the plants.

We can't take a chance on them being destroyed.

They are probably very thirsty from the trip.

They've both retired?

- Yes.

You had another fight with her, didn't you?

- Yes.

- She's a very difficult woman, isn't she?

Did you tell him?

- Yes.

- And what did he say?

The same thing he always says, didn't he?

And what did he say about your leg?

- How do you know I talked to him about that?

- We've been together for a very long time, my love.

We think as one.

You forget that sometimes.

- You know me that well?

- We are as one.

- We must take care of the plants.

Ready?

- [Orlando] Yes.

(gentle music)

(Carlotta grunting)

- Carlotta! (Carlotta gasping)

Stay away from there.

You should know better than that.

Wait until you get your shots.

Did you prepare the hypodermic?

- [Orlando] I haven't had time yet.

- I'll do it. (low suspenseful music)

(loud rattling)

Carlotta, sit here.

Roll up your sleeve.

(suspenseful music)

- Here.

(eerie music)

(tense music)

(somber music)

- Carrie is going to lose that leg of hers.

Think about that.

All because of you and me.

- Good.

I'm glad.

- God will punish

you for that. (Regina gasps)

- He already has. (crying) (somber orchestral music)

We were punished the day we were born.

I must pay for my father's sins and so must you.

(crying) Eternity is our punishment.

- Regina, look at me.

I said look at me!

We can't go on like this.

We must try to get along better in the future.

Now, I'm warning you, Regina,

if you can't control your temper

and these insane displays of jealousy,

I'm going to have to leave you.

You know what that means, don't you?

- All right. I love you, Lawrence.

I love you with all my soul. (emotional music)

- Yes, yes, I really believe you do, my dear.

But not soul.

(somber music)

We have no soul.

Come, let's go to bed.

I must arise early tomorrow morning.

I'm going to see Carl Root about the money.

- Are you going alone?

- Yes.

- Well, I do wish you'd take Orlando with you.

- No, no. I'll do much better alone.

Besides I need him here to look after the plants.

- Oh dear.

I hope he's only been careless

with the bookkeeping and that's all.

- Would that that were so.

No, I'm afraid Carl Root is a thief.

All those years my father trusted him.

Never suspected him of being dishonest.

I guess Root felt since we were away in Europe,

he could steal from my inheritance.

I only hope I can collect what's owed us.

- Well, don't lose your temper, dear.

You know how dangerous that can be.

- I won't.

- You promise?

- Yes.

Now, let's go to sleep.

(Lawrence puffs) (gentle music)

- Lawrence.

- Yes.

- I love you.

- I know you do.

Go to sleep.

- Lawrence.

- Yes.

- Do you love me?

- Go to sleep.

- Do you?

- Yes.

- Then kiss me.

- Please, Regina. (chuckles)

- Well, is a kiss too much to ask?

- No, of course not.

- (gasps) Oh, Lawrence, make love to me,

please make love to me.

- Not now.

- Well, why not?

- Because I just don't feel anything like that now.

- You're thinking of her again, aren't you?

- Please, Regina, not again.

- You could if she were here, couldn't you?

- Will you go to sleep?

- Oh you wish it were her breasts instead of mine.

- Oh please, Regina.

- You never please Regina anymore.

Oh, Lawrence, I...

I hate you.

I hate you!

- No, you don't hate me.

- Oh, go to hell! (somber music)

- We're there already.

(tense eerie music)

- [Orlando] (sighs) How much more?

- [Carrie] One minute.

- [Orlando] They need more than we can supply.

- [Carrie] We can't take any more than the usual

from Carlotta or she will die.

(loud clinking)

- Couldn't Orlofski buy blood from the hospitals here?

- With what?

(loud clinking)

You know how tight the money has been for us

and we would have to show why we needed it.

Then what would we do?

No, it's out of the question.

We'll have to find another source.

- Where?

- Perhaps another Carlotta.

- How?

- We found Carlotta in that orphanage in Budapest.

Perhaps we could find someone here in America.

- It won't be that easy. (suspenseful music)

We will have to tell Orlofski that we need more blood.

He will have to get it somehow.

Remember Carlotta when we first got her?

She was so friendly and cheerful.

- The brain can have blood drained it

just so often and then it begins to malfunction.

Perhaps it's just as well.

The least she knows the better.

- Is it time yet? (Orlando creaking)

- 30 seconds.

Orlando, have you noticed a difference with the plants?

- [Orlando] No, why?

(tense music)

- I thought maybe it was in my imagination,

but they seem to have grown stronger

and more healthy since we left Budapest.

- Are you sure it's not your imagination?

- [Carrie] You see this one?

It was just an offshoot from the base of that one

and now look at it.

It's almost completely grown.

- [Orlando] You're right!

- Don't touch it!

(dramatic music)

(Orlando screaming)

(Carrie screaming)

- Give me your hand, gimme it.

We'll have to burn it before it grows on you

like it did your legs.

Look away!

(Orlando screaming) (dramatic music)

(Orlando shouting)

- Mr. Root? - Yeah.

- What would you like me to do with these?

- What are they?

- The last will and testament and some other papers

of Mrs. Bronson.

- Bronson.

- The little old lady

that was in last Thursday. - Oh yes.

Put them in the files.

They need more work on them.

- I thought you were through with them.

- I am, but we don't want her to know that, do we?

- Very well, sir.

- And Prudence.

- [Prudence] Yes, sir.

- Put another $75 on Mrs. Bronson's bill

when you make it out.

She can damn well afford it.

- [Prudence] Yes, sir.

- Miss... (light orchestral music)

- Just a minute please.

- I would like to speak to Mr. Carl Root please.

- And who shall I say is calling, sir?

- Dr. Lawrence Orlofski.

- Dr. Orlofski?

We didn't expect you back from Europe

for at least another month.

- I know. I came back sooner than I expected.

- I'll tell him that you're here.

- No, no no.

And give him time to prepare?

No, no, not yet.

What is your name, may I ask?

- Prudence. Prudence Towers.

- How long have you worked for Mr. Root?

- About eight years.

- And you must've come to work here

just after my last visit.

- When was that?

- 1875.

- I started work the following year.

- Then you must be familiar with my affairs

and my relationship with Mr. Root

as executor of my late father's estate.

- There aren't too many clients of Mr. Root's

that I see the papers on.

Mr. Root keeps most of his records locked up in his office.

- (chuckles) That figures.

- I beg your pardon.

- Nothing, nothing.

Is he in?

- Yes. Shall I tell him that you're here?

- No, no, no. Not yet.

I'm surprised your husband

approves of your working.

- I'm not married.

- Ah, you're a very attractive girl.

You must've had many proposals.

- I've had my share.

- I must seem quite rude to you, quite forward.

- You are a bit so.

- I apologize if I've been rude in any way.

It's just that I have no one here that can help me.

Unless perhaps you would be willing to help.

- If I can be of any assistance to you,

I would only be too glad.

(gentle music)

- I need some information.

- What kind of information?

- Mr. Root has in his possession-

- Prudence!

I want you to...

Orlofski, what are you doing here in America?

- I came to see you.

- We didn't expect you until sometime in the early spring.

- Yes, I know.

But my payments have dwindled

and so I decided to come home sooner

to find out why.

- Why don't you come inside my office?

We can talk more comfortably there.

- Yes, that would be the best idea.

And we can go over all the papers and books

relating to my late father's estate.

I understand they're in your office.

- Who told you that?

- I managed to get that information rather underhandedly

out of Miss Towers.

- Is that true, Miss Towers.

- Well, I- - Oh, it's not her fault.

No, I asked her for some papers of mine

and after assuring her of my identity,

she proceeded to tell me that they were in you...

- Your father's house has just been sold.

- What right did you have to sell my father's house?

That house was meant for me to live in

when I returned from Europe.

- I have complete control

over your late father's estate as executor.

During the last days of his life,

he turned over all his wealth to me

to handle as I saw fit.

- He never told me of any such move.

I demand to see such a document.

- In time, my dear doctor, in time.

As you no doubt remember,

your father's last days were quite chaotic.

He had a premonition of his death

and he prepared accordingly.

As you know, his entire holdings,

which at that time were considerable,

were switched over to the name of Orlofski,

which is now your legal name.

The name of Talbot, which is now a loathsome name,

was soon forgotten the town of Mortavia

where your father died his violent death.

We, meaning you and I, have managed to keep

your real name a secret to this very day.

You wouldn't want your real name

to be discovered now, would you?

- Are you trying to threaten me?

- But of course not.

I have only your interest at heart

and those of your dear wife.

- You not only threaten me

but my wife's background

as well. - I don't threaten,

only advise.

- I demand to see an exact accounting

of all the money in my late father's estate.

- And you shall have it, dear boy, all in due time.

I must have time to prepare it for you.

- Ah, yes, time to adjust it.

- Slander's a very nasty word, Dr. Orlofski.

In your position, I wouldn't resort to such a course.

- And stealing, my dear Mr. Root,

is even more loathsome. - Let's pretend

I didn't even hear that.

Now, I'll be back here in a week to show you the books.

Meantime, I must say good day.

Give my best to your lovely wife.

- I will tell you when this meeting is over

and not a minute before.

You forget, my dear Mr. Root,

that I have all of my father's traits inbred in me

so take care.

- If it's money you need, I can give you an advance.

- How much money is left?

- Enough for about a year.

- What about the money from the sale of the house?

- There was very little we got for that.

It was quite rundown.

- That was one of the best properties in town.

One of the choice locations.

Where was the money from that?

- There were a lot of stocks and bonds I purchased

for the estate.

They had to be paid for.

- You purchased?

I don't understand.

- Well, there were some new companies that needed funds

and I thought it'd be a good idea to expand the capital

so I invested.

And I guess I should have checked them out

a little bit more.

I didn't really have the time.

I didn't know they'd go bankrupt so fast.

- So fast?

Why you son-of-a-bitch!

(Mr. Root grunting) (dramatic music)

(Mr. Root grunting)

(Mr. Root shouting)

- Stop it!

- God sakes!

Get him out of here!

Get out of here!

(loud knocking)

(Carrie gasps)

- Oh, Johnny! (Johnny laughing)

Oh Johnny.

Oh, what are you doing here?

How did you find me?

(both chuckling)

- What's wrong with your leg?

Why are you limping?

- We can talk upstairs in my room.

Oh, Johnny, you don't know happy I am to see you.

- Whose house is this?

- We can't talk here. We'll wake her up.

She sleeps most of the day.

- Who sleeps most of the day?

- Shh, come up.

(both laughing)

Oh, let me look at you!

(both laughing)

Oh!

Oh, you're so beautiful.

And you've grown so.

Oh, what are these lines under your eyes?

Oh, you have grown up.

You're not the same little innocent brother

I so fondly remember.

Oh, we have so much to catch up on.

Tell me everything.

- Oh, I couldn't tell you everything. You might blush.

- I don't blush as easily as I used to.

Start at the beginning.

- I traveled around a lot.

I went to San Francisco and I went to sea.

I had a chance to go so I did.

I thought a lot and I forgot a lot.

- [Carrie] Mary?

- Among other things.

- [Carrie] I didn't think you'd ever get over that.

- Oh, in time, we can get over anything.

When one is young, time is an ogre

that is very difficult to face.

But as one grows older,

well, time becomes a pussycat.

- Oh, you still have your wonderful sense of humor.

I think it could very well be one of your greatest assets.

- Oh, I have many others I assure you.

I'm quite the lover, you know.

- Oh yes.

One in every port I'm told.

- My young rebel.

- That isn't fair. (gentle music)

I asked you first.

- All's fair in love and relationships.

(tense music)

- How did you find me?

- It wasn't easy. (suspenseful music)

I went to the school that you were attending

when I left home.

They told me that you went to work at a certain place

and I went there

and they told me that you went to Mortavia.

So I went to Mortavia

and when I got there they told me you came back to America.

I got on the first ship I could

and I came back to America.

And here we are.

I missed you, little one.

- Not as much as I missed you.

- You wanna bet?

- What did you do all those years you traveled?

- I left lots of little ones behind.

- I don't know how to take that.

- The worst way possible.

- You're incorrigible.

- (chuckles) Always have been,

but then it runs in our family.

- Yes, I'm afraid so.

Do you think you'll stay for a while

so that we can catch up with each other?

- I don't think we could.

We've always been miles apart

but in our hearts we've been too close for comfort.

Am I right?

- You shouldn't have said that.

- Too close for comfort?

- Perhaps.

- Well, we never lied to each other before

and we never play with each other's lives.

We shouldn't start now.

- Oh, you're so young, Johnny,

and so very wise.

- Then you still love me?

- I never stopped.

- Are you happy?

- As happy as is possible.

- Oh, that doesn't sound very happy to me.

- Why don't you stay for awhile?

Settle down for a month or two.

- Nope, can't.

Gotta go back out to sea, make more money.

I'm broke.

It's in my blood now though.

I like it.

Tell me more about the people that you work for.

- Oh, they're a very strange couple.

They're not like ordinary people, especially her.

She receives injections weekly

and if she doesn't get them, she'll die.

- What kind of injections?

- There is an abnormal distribution

of tissue and blood cells

which make up her physical structure.

These plants, which Dr. Orlofski and I have found

are the only things that will bring a normal balance.

Oh, we've looked everywhere, but we can't find anything

that's less dangerous.

- [Johnny] Dangerous?

- These plants are very dangerous.

- Let me see your leg.

- No.

- Why not?

- I think it would be a good idea if you left, Johnny.

I'll meet you tomorrow whenever you like.

- You, aren't going to change the subject.

That might've worked when we were kids, but not now.

Let me see your leg. (tense music)

- No, Johnny, please.

- You want me to throw a scene?

I can do it very well you know.

- You would wouldn't you.

- Yes.

- Very well.

It isn't very pretty.

I don't want you to lose your temper, Johnny,

because it won't do any good.

- Oh, oh, Christ, Carrie!

- Don't touch it. It's contagious.

(suspenseful music)

- I've gotta get you out of here.

We've gotta do something.

- There's nothing you can do. We've tried everything.

- Who is this Dr. Orlofski?

I want to meet him.

- You must go now, Johnny.

- I'm not leaving until I find out more about this.

There must be something that we can do.

I'll go to the police.

- The police?

What good would that do?

- There's something going on here that's not right.

You haven't told me everything, have you?

- You must go now.

I'll walk you downstairs.

- It's not that easy to get rid of me, Carrie.

I want you- - Shh, we must be quiet.

- Damn.

(Carrie panting)

(Carrie panting)

- I'll see you tomorrow.

Where are you staying?

- At the Seaman's Hotel on Chamber Street.

Do you know where it is?

- I'll find it. - You'd better come.

If you don't come, I'm going to go

to the authorities. - I'll come, I promise.

Now please you must go.

And close the door gently as you leave.

- Young man. - Yes.

(suspenseful music) - May I see you for a moment?

- What about?

- It won't take long.

We can't talk here.

Come.

Oh no, you can't leave that there.

Someone will see it.

Come.

It's about your sister.

Come.

So.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. (giggles)

- What about my sister?

- Oh, I'm breathless. (panting)

Oh, there's too many stairs to climb.

What's your name?

- Johnny. Why?

Who are you?

- My name's Regina.

I live here. This is my home.

- What did you want to talk to me about?

- About your sister.

- Yes. I know you told me that.

What about her?

- (panting) You must be patient with me.

Oh, you see I haven't been well lately.

- You're the lady my sister told me about.

- What did he tell you about me?

- Nothing.

- She must've told you something.

You see I have a sixth sense

and, well, I can tell

when somebody has been talking about me.

- (chuckles) I have nothing against you.

There's no reason you should feel that way.

- Good.

(chuckles) Then we can be friends.

Oh my.

What strong hands you have.

You must use them an awful lot.

Oh, they're so rough and gruff.

(both chuckling)

Not at all like you.

Oh what a nice smile.

You should smile more frequently.

- I usually do. I'm very upset.

- Oh, what about?

- It's something my sister not said,

but what about her leg?

- Oh, oh that. I wouldn't worry about that.

She'll get over that.

- Why didn't Orlando?

- Orlando? I-

- His legs.

He had the same thing wrong with his legs

that my sister has with hers.

- I don't understand.

Did she tell you that?

- Yes.

- You see, she lies.

Orlando lost his legs in an accident.

- My sister doesn't lie.

Why should she lie?

- How long has it been since you've seen your sister?

- About 10 years. Why?

- People change.

- What do you mean by that? (suspenseful music)

- Carrie has changed a lot in the past 10 years.

You see, she lies. I've heard her.

- You don't like my sister, do you?

- Did I say that?

- No, but you implied it.

I don't feel that you like her. Why?

- I don't like women who try to take my husband from me.

- (scoffs) Carrie has Orlando.

Why should she take you a husband?

- Because she's sneaky and evil.

She lives in sin and she's got the soul of a-.

- I don't want to hear any more.

- No, don't go. I haven't finished.

- Then don't say any more against Carrie.

Carrie is a very wonderful person.

I wish that I had half as much good in me as she has in her.

- What did she tell you?

- That's none of your business.

- What did she tell you about me?

- She told me enough for me to know

that I don't want her to stay here anymore.

I want her to get out of here.

There's something wrong.

- She won't go.

I've tried to get her to leave but she won't go.

Maybe you could do something. (tense music)

Maybe you could get her to leave.

- If she won't go, I'll go to the authorities.

- Now, why would you do that? (suspenseful music)

- I don't think that I want to talk to you anymore.

- Johnny.

(Johnny gasping and screaming) (dramatic music)

(suspenseful music)

(dramatic music)

(loud hissing)

(Mr. Markham humming)

- Hey, mister.

- Were you addressing

me, madam? - Yeah.

They're not at home.

- Who?

- Them.

- How do you know?

- I'm telling you they're not at home.

- How do you know? (birds chirping)

- He went out about two hours ago.

- Well, that means someone's home. Excuse me.

- Hey, you know 'em?

- I would hardly be going there

if I didn't know them, would I?

- There's something fishy about 'em.

- Why do you say that?

- There's something strange going on.

- Like what?

(children shouting)

- You see that house down there?

The one with the shingle roof.

- Yes.

- They got some of their things missing.

- What sort of things missing?

- Their chickens are missing.

And two nights ago it was a rabbit.

- Well, what does that have to do with the Orlofskis?

- That's their name?

Orlofski?

Foreigners, ain't they?

- (sighs) They are not foreigners.

Dr. Orlofski was born right here in America.

- He's a doctor, is he?

Now, that makes sense.

I bet he's playing around with some of them experiments

and that sort of thing.

Orlofski. Foreigners.

You can't trust them there foreigners.

- (scoffs) You must excuse me, madam.

I have many things to do.

- Hey, you tell 'em we don't want no foreigners

in our neighborhood.

We don't need no doctors practicing them experiments.

You tell 'em that, you hear!

Goodness, what's... (children shouting)

(birds chirping)

(light knocking)

(light knocking)

(suspenseful music)

- Hello?

Is there anyone home?

(loud creaking)

- What are you doing here?

Who are you?

- I knocked but no one answered.

The door was ajar and I thought something might be wrong

and I came in.

I called out. Didn't anyone hear?

Didn't you?

- [Orlando] That door is never open.

We keep it locked all the time.

Who are you?

I'm Mr. Markham. I manage this property.

I have some papers for Dr. Orlofski.

As I just happened to be in the neighborhood,

I thought I just might drop them by.

- Dr. Orlofski is not in.

Now, if you will please leave.

- Would you be so good as to give him these?

Oh! - Good day, Mr. Markham.

- What are those plants?

I've never seen anything like that before.

- That's really none of your business.

- Is Mrs. Orlofski home?

- Why?

- I should like to see her if you don't mind.

- She is asleep.

She always takes a nap in the afternoon.

- I do hope she's well.

- She's quite well, thank you.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

we have work to do.

- May I see her?

- Mrs. Orlofski? - Yes.

- What do you wanna see her for?

- That is none of your business.

- I have been given explicit instructions

not to let anyone see her.

If you would tell me something

of the nature of your business,

perhaps I could make an arrangement.

- Very well.

I have received reports through an anonymous call

of strange events at these, that is around these premises.

And I should like to talk to either Dr. Orlofski

or his wife about it.

This is a respectable neighborhood.

Now, we wouldn't want anything amiss, would we?

- I see.

Well, in this case, I'm sure Mrs. Orlofski

would not mind if we disturb her.

Orlando, go upstairs please and awaken her.

And tell her there is a gentleman here to see her.

(loud clattering)

We haven't been properly introduced.

- Ah.

- This is Carlotta.

And I'm Carrie.

(shovel clangs) (suspenseful music)

(Regina grunting)

(Regina gasping)

(Regina gasping and sniffing)

- Hm?

Hm?

(Regina sniffing)

Hm? (sniffing)

(tense music)

Hm, hm. hm?

(suspenseful music)

Carrie. (sniffing)

Carrie.

(whimpering)

Oh.

(Regina panting)

Oh. (panting)

(Regina gasping) (suspenseful music)

(Regina whimpering)

(mouse squeaking)

Oh.

(man speaking faintly)

(dramatic music)

(gentle music) (bells tolling)

(birds chirping)

- He was buried here in the summer of 1869.

- And you haven't been back here in America

since that time?

- I thought that by going away to Europe

I could forget his death.

- You were that close to your father?

- He was more than just a father to me.

My mother died when I was 10.

All I knew was his love and devotion for me.

His one great aim before he died

was to see me become a great doctor

and perhaps cure him.

At least he got to see his dream come true before he died.

- Then all you have to live on is your inheritance.

- Yes.

That's where I must know more about the papers

in Root's office.

- I do think I can help a little.

(gentle orchestral music)

(birds chirping)

(romantic orchestral music)

I only know one thing that I think I can help you with.

All the companies that he had invested in

were all run or owned by relatives of his.

After he had transferred funds to one of these companies,

it would within a short time go bankrupt.

I asked him once about this coincidence

and he told me to mind my own business.

It wasn't until I was working (soft orchestral music)

Overtime one day that I discovered

that each of these companies

was indirectly controlled by him.

I've never known him to be careless since that time.

- So it's true.

He has been stealing from my father's estate.

- I'm afraid it looks that way.

- You've been extremely kind in telling me all this.

How can I ever repay you?

- I've seen Mr. Root do many things to many people

that were dishonest.

I can't go on looking the other way.

It's not only for you, but for myself as well.

I have to be able to live with myself.

- You're a very remarkable woman,

also a very beautiful one.

- It's getting colder.

Perhaps we'd better go.

- Have I said anything to upset you?

- No, you haven't.

- It's been a long time since I felt so relaxed

and comfortable with another woman.

- That's the main reason (bird chirping)

Why we must go.

- You mean my wife?

- Yes.

What can I say to make you understand?

I only wish I had been fortunate enough

to have met you long before I married her.

- Please don't say any more.

It isn't right of you to speak this way.

- Let me explain something to you.

My father was a very strange man.

My wife's father was also very different.

They arranged our marriage out of a necessity.

- Necessity?

- Both my wife and I have been married

strictly as a duty to our fathers.

- I still don't understand.

- I can't tell you any more.

- Perhaps we'd better go.

- Please, not yet.

Look at me.

Please.

You're so very beautiful.

I have the same feeling now I had this morning

when I met you for the first time in the office.

- I know.

- And you feel the same way towards me?

- Yes.

We must go.

(birds cawing)

- May I ask one thing?

- Yes.

(bird cawing)

- Who's there?

Answer me.

Who's there?

- What do you want?

- You're trespassing on this property.

(suspenseful music)

What you doing here this time of evening?

Visiting hours are long over.

Get out of here or I call the police.

- [Lawrence] Who are you?

- I'm Petra, keeper of graves. (children shouting)

These are all my children.

I watch over them.

(bird cawing) But at night,

they need someone, (suspenseful music)

Especially this one.

- Do you know whose grave this is?

- Yes, with all my heart and soul.

- And so do I.

- Who are you?

My name is Orlofski.

Dr. Lawrence Orlofski.

- No, you mean Talbot.

You are his son.

I see the resemblance.

- Then you know.

- Then you must go immediately.

If you stay here any longer...

Who's she?

- [Lawrence] A friend.

- Does she know?

- [Lawrence] No!

- Then you must go immediately.

It will be a full moon tonight!

(tense music)

Go. Get out of here!

(dramatic music)

Get out of here!

You stay with me.

- No!

- Run, Talbot, run! - Let go of me.

- Run! Run! - Let go of me!

(suspenseful music)

- Carrie?

Where are you?

Damn!

Oh God.

Oh.

(dramatic music) (all screaming)

(Carrie panting)

(tense music)

- It happened, didn't it?

- Yes.

- How long was I under?

- Only about 10 minutes.

- We forgot to check the calendar.

- Stupid of us. Stupid!

- Where were you?

- At the lawyer's office?

- We expected you back earlier.

- Yes, I know.

You been upstairs yet?

- No. Why?

- She's gotten out again.

I told you to watch her more closely.

You've gotta lock her in at night. (grunts)

- I sent Carlotta up hours ago to lock her in.

Carlotta, where are you?

(Carlotta whimpering)

Did you lock her in like I told you?

Look at me!

Oh, Carlotta!

(Carlotta gasps)

I'm sorry, it won't happen again.

(Carlotta crying)

In the future, either Orlando or myself

will go up and lock her door.

- Very well.

Is everything else under control?

- We are worried about the plants.

- Why? What happened?

- They are growing much too fast.

- The climate here seems to agree with them more.

- We need more blood.

- You mean Carlotta's not enough.

- No, not nearly enough.

- And we'll have to find a way.

- A man came around here earlier looking for you.

(suspenseful music)

- What was his name?

- Markham.

- What did he want?

- He had these papers for you.

- And he said something about people talking,

people in the neighborhood.

- Why did you let him in?

- We didn't.

He must've let himself in.

- Did he see anything?

- He came in here while we were working.

- Ah! I knew he'd be trouble!

- Not anymore.

- What do you mean?

(loud clattering)

- Look! (dramatic eerie music)

(loud creaking)

We had no choice.

No one will find him.

By tomorrow morning, he will be completely devoured.

- You mean, they've become completely carnivorous?

- Yes.

- We must destroy them before they destroy us.

- We have almost enough serum to last us

for quite some time.

- How long?

- A year, perhaps.

- Poor Regina.

- We'll find a substitute.

- Yes.

Maybe.

(suspenseful music)

Let me see your leg.

Come on, up on the table now.

(Carrie groaning)

(gentle music)

Lie back.

(Carrie panting)

Can I see it?

Ah.

Worse, much worse.

Gimme a knife.

(Lawrence sighs)

(Carrie screaming and crying) (dramatic music)

Hold her down, Orlando.

(bird hooting) (soft knocking)

(gentle music)

(soft knocking)

(soft knocking)

(soft knocking)

(loud knocking)

(loud knocking)

- I want to talk to you. May I come in?

- It's very late.

Couldn't you wait until tomorrow?

- It'll only take a moment.

- Very well.

Won't you come in?

(door squeaking)

- Would you like some tea?

- I haven't come for a social visit.

I'll make it brief. What did you tell him?

- Who?

- You know who I mean. Orlofski.

- What would I tell him?

- Any number of things.

- Such as?

- Don't you play games with me, young lady.

Did you tell him anything at all?

- I really think you should go now.

- I haven't finished yet.

- Mr. Root, you're an extremely rude and stingy man.

I won't be coming to work tomorrow.

This is my resignation.

I believe I'm entitled to at least a week's pay,

at least after eight years of underpaid service.

- It will be a cold day in hell

when I'll give you a week's pay for being a traitor to me.

- This isn't a sudden decision.

I've been thinking about it for some time.

I just had to make up my mind to do it.

And this afternoon I did.

- Orlofski told you to, didn't he?

- He had nothing to do with it.

I'm going to Canada.

I've been offered a job.

And as you know, my older sister Julia lives there.

Now, if you will excuse me,

I would like to go back to my sleep.

- Mm-hm.

Suppose, suppose I give you a dollar raise?

Would that make you stay?

- Why you stupid little man.

You are, you know,

a very little man. (tense music)

I never realized until now

just how much I really loathed you.

Get out of here!

(bird cawing) (insects chirping)

(suspenseful music)

(animal growling)

(suspenseful music)

(animal growling)

(animal growling)

(dramatic music)

(animal growling)

(loud knocking) (suspenseful music)

(loud knocking)

- Yes?

- Is Dr. Orlofski here?

- No, I'm afraid he's not.

- Well, what time do you expect him?

- Sometime this afternoon.

- What time this afternoon?

- [Carrie] I really have no idea.

Who shall I say called?

- Tell him Petra,

the woman he met in the cemetery.

- I'll give him your message. Good day.

- Not so fast, my pretty.

I ain't finished yet. (tense music)

- If you don't take your foot out of this door,

I will not be responsible for the consequences.

- Carrie?

(suspenseful music)

What is it, Carrie?

- A woman. Her name is Petra.

She wants to see Dr. Orlofski.

- Oh, well, let her in.

- But you know

what Dr. Orlofski- - I said let her in!

- Very well.

(dark suspenseful music)

- That will be all, Carrie.

- If Dr. Orlofski

knew about this- - I said,

that will be all, Carrie.

- Very well.

- Perhaps I can help you.

- Perhaps.

Who are you? (suspenseful music)

- I'm his wife.

- Oh, his wife.

That is very interesting.

- Get to the point.

- Can we talk here?

- Well, that depends upon what you have to say.

- I wouldn't want anyone should hear.

- I see.

Well, we can go up into the living room and speak.

No one will hear us there.

(light suspenseful music)

Well?

- I came to talk about Dr. Orlofski,

or should I say Dr. Talbot?

- Talbot? I don't understand you.

- I think you do.

You couldn't be married to a man like that

and not know his secret.

(tense music) - Please, sit down.

(suspenseful music)

Now, just who are you?

- More likely who was I?

I knew Dr. Orlofski's father.

- Just what does that mean?

- I was very close to your husband's father.

I was his mistress for 15 years

and no one knew, not even your husband.

I knew everything about him.

Everything.

I also know that your husband has inherited

the curse of his father.

- [Regina] Lycanthropy?

- Yes.

- Have you told anyone?

- Not yet.

- You plan to?

- That depends.

- I see. (tense music)

- There is something else I think you should know.

- What is that?

- Does Prudence Towers mean anything to you?

- No. Should it?

- I thought so.

I met her last night with your husband.

- With my husband? Where?

- It was dusk.

They were in the cemetery together

and they were kissing. (suspenseful music)

- (gasps) I don't believe you.

The wife is always the last to know.

- Well, what were you doing in the cemetery?

- Watching over Lawrence Talbot's grave

which I've done for 10 years.

No one shall touch his grave.

When youth whispered that they used to desecrate it

but I soon put a stop to it.

Every evening at dusk, I come to keep a vigil over him.

I loved him so.

All those years and I received nothing for my love.

But you'll soon change all that,

won't you, my dear?

(suspenseful music)

- What can I do?

- Don't play the innocent one with me, my dear.

I'm a much better actress of that game than you are.

I had 10 years' practice and no one knew.

Can you imagine what would happen if people knew

that Orlofski was really

the son of Lawrence Talbot, the werewolf?

- Well, I have no money,

but I do have a collection of jewels upstairs.

Will that suffice?

- Ooh for now.

Anything could do for now.

I have nothing to my name.

Besides beggars can't be choosers.

- Well, they're up in my bedroom.

Follow me.

(ominous music)

May I ask a question of you?

- Of course.

- Do you happen to know where this Prudence Towers lives?

- Yes, I took her home last night.

I couldn't leave her go with your husband.

Last night was

a full moon, you know. - Yes, I know.

Now, where does she live?

- 149 Present Avenue.

- Thank you.

They're in here.

Come.

Kneel down here and I'll open it for you.

(suspenseful music)

- You have no reflection!

- You didn't know, did you,

that my father was Count Dracula?

(dramatic music) (Petra screaming)

(tense music)

- It's happened.

I couldn't control myself.

Didn't wanna do it!

Carl Root is dead.

- What are we going to do?

- We must pack immediately.

Take only the medicines and our serums.

We must destroy the plants.

I'll change and make arrangements

to get the next boat back to Europe.

Where's Regina?

- Upstairs.

But I must warn you. - We're out of time.

Quickly, we don't have time.

(loud creaking)

Regina?

(suspenseful music)

Damn!

Regina?

Regina!

(tense music)

(suspenseful music)

(dramatic ominous music)

(suspenseful music) (distant dog barking)

(dramatic music)

(tense music)

Where were you?

- Out!

- Answer me, where were you?

- I went to visit a friend of yours.

- We don't have time to play games.

We're leaving immediately.

We just have enough time to catch the boat.

- I'm not going.

- Oh, yes you are.

- Well, I see, you're all packed.

(suspenseful music)

Where are my plants?

- We're leaving them here.

- Oh no, you're not!

- They've grown completely out of control.

- I'll die without them.

- We'll get more in Europe.

- You're lying.

It's just a trick to get rid of me.

- You're out of your mind, Regina.

- It won't do you any good.

She's gone.

- What are you raving about now?

- Miss Towers.

I killed her. (tense music)

- How did you know?

- So it's true.

- Gotta get out of here.

Carrie and Orlando, set fire to the plants immediately.

Destroy them completely.

Remember, the fire must look like an accident.

- No, no, no not destroy them!

- Do as I say!

- No!

- Regina, you've got to listen to me.

We've got to leave here if we're going to survive.

Our only chance is back in Europe.

- I'm onto your little scheme.

You plan to get me over there

so you can destroy me by not supplying me

with enough serum so you and Carrie can live together.

I won't let you.

It won't work.

- You're wrong. I won't desert you.

I wouldn't leave you after all these years.

- (panting) My, my plants! My plants!

- Back!

- No! My plants!

(loud creaking)

(Lawrence shouting)

(Lawrence and Regina grunting)

(Regina screaming)

(Lawrence shouting)

(women screaming) (dramatic music)

(dramatic eerie music)

(bells tolling)

- The rest of the house will be reconstructed

in a very short time.

We were very fortunate

to save this part of the house from the fire.

- And the total price is only what you quoted?

- That's correct.

- That's fabulous.

Let's take it, darling.

We can't afford not to.

The cellar after they get through restoring it

will be ideal for his experiments.

- You really like it?

- Oh yes.

- Then we'll take it.

- Now, I have all the papers right here.

And if you'll just sign there.

Baron von Frankenstein.

Really?

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(bird cawing)

(bird cawing)

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