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[Max] This is my boss, Jonathan hart,

a self-made millionaire.

He's quite a guy.

This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous.

She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself.

By the way, my name is Max.

I take care of both of them, which ain't easy,

'cause when they met,

it was murder.

[Theme music playing]

[Jonathan] It'll only be for four days, but I'll miss you.

I'll miss you, too.

We have clearance, Mr. Hart.

Be right with you.

Did I say I'm going to miss you?

But you can say it again.

I'm going to miss you.

[Plane engine starting]

I admire you people, Mrs. H.

What?

Some people have to be together all the time.

Huh?

It's only for four days, Max.

I know. He's got business in New York

and you're gonna start your health-farm story.

Fitness center, Max.

Grey gables fitness center for women.

Should be fun.

It's the hottest new health spot in town.

Yeah, I guess it will be fun.

Oh, by the way, Max,

when we get there, don't forget I'm registered

- as Jennifer Edwards. - I gotcha.

[Straker] Your mother's maiden name. Quickly.

My mother's maiden name is "worchester."

[Straker] "Wooster."

But it's spelled w-o-r-c-e-s...

And it is pronounced "wooster."

It is right here in your briefing sheet.

I'm sorry. I forgot.

You are not ready.

Go back and study everything. I'll see you again tomorrow.

What are you so worried about? I know this stuff well enough.

"Worchester."

A mistake like that on the outside,

and the consequences could be disastrous.

Get out of here. We have killed to make this work.

We can't afford mistakes. Get out!

[Door closes]

[Max] This looks more like a prison than a health spa.

[Jennifer] Fitness center, Max.

Oh, hello. My name is Jennifer Edwards.

- I have a reservation. - We're expecting you.

But men are not allowed here.

- I'm just helping. - [Woman chuckles]

Thank you for your help, sir.

- Bye. - Come along, miss Edwards.

- Miss Edwards, Dr. Straker. - How do you do, doctor?

- Ah, yes, welcome, miss Edwards. - Thank you.

Victoria, see to her bags. Room 11.

I'll have it taken care of immediately.

Thank you.

I'm Harrison straker, miss Edwards.

But we're quite informal here.

Most people call me "doc."

Most people call me Jennifer.

Well, Jennifer,

I must say I'm a bit suspicious about your visit here.

Suspicious?

I know our brochure claims

that even the most beautiful woman

can be made more beautiful,

but improving you may be beyond even our capacity.

Oh, well, you're very kind,

but actually I want to get into top-flight condition.

Well, you've come to the right place.

Come. I'll show you around.

Oh.

In addition to a controlled diet,

we offer swimming,

water ballet, aerobic dance,

calisthenics, jogging,

whatever turns you on, builds you up

or trims you down, as the case may be.

[Instructor] Yes, it's burning. If it's not, take it up.

Lock the elbows. Really feel it.

Over, back. Work it off.

And up, two, press it up. Smile, breathe.

Well, this sounds as if it's gonna be fun.

The harder you work, the more fun it'll be.

There are no distractions here.

No phones, except the emergency phone

in my office, of course.

No radios or television.

No men. Nothing to induce stress.

Huh.

As you see, certain areas are posted off limits.

Please observe them. They're there for your protection.

Now, your room is at the end of this corridor on your left.

If you hurry, you can still make your aerobic dance class.

Oh. Hurry.

Thank you, doctor.

[Woman] Inhale, up.

Exhale, out.

Again, swing it up.

Exhale.

One more time. Lift it up.

Exhale, out.

Over to the right, two.

Now the left, two.

Flat back.

Swing through.

Bring it up, two.

Right again. Work the waist.

And the left.

Flat back.

Swing through.

And up, two.

Right again. Work that waist.

And left. Burn it.

Flat back. Swing through.

Bring it up, two.

Take it down. Into the legs, ladies.

That's right. Point those toes.

Now flex, point.

Flex, point.

Flex. Over on the side. Roll over up on the elbow.

That's right. Working the legs.

Take it up, down.

Up, down.

Down. Isn't this wonderful?

Pick up those thighs, ladies. You fed them, now lift them.

Lift them? They've been asleep for years.

Oh, come on, Christine.

Stop those affairs you've been having.

Long weekends with fettuccini and cheese fondue. Move it.

This is as much as it moves.

Oh, all right.

Chow time. Bon appetit.

Some of you deserved your lunch.

[Mockingly] "Some of you deserved your lunch." Easy for you to say.

[Indistinct chatter]

I wonder if she reads lips.

Hi.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Now you'll see why we only need 10 minutes for lunch.

- Oh. - Hi.

I'm Christine Garrett.

Jennifer Edwards. Oh, nice meeting you.

How do you do?

[Christine] Um...

Let's see...

Five vitamin pills,

ten sunflower seeds,

a teaspoon of alfalfa sprouts and, uh...

And one piece of lint.

- Low caloried, I'm sure. - [Chuckles]

Well, not to worry.

I have the seven deadly sins stashed in my room.

What's that?

Oh, you know.

Cheese balls, marshmallows, corn chips.

Oh, yes, and Mrs. Bliggendorff's nougat chunk cookies.

That must be quite a suitcase.

Oh, it's a steamer trunk.

But, Christine, why do you bother to come here

if you don't do the exercises and you cheat on the diet?

Oh, it's the story of my life.

Why did I marry Harry?

Harry was a creep,

even if he did die and leave me $2.5 million.

Mm.

See, I start out with very good intentions,

but after a while it's back to the nougat chunkies.

Be prepared, right?

But you could try to do the exercises.

I'll bet I could be as good

as miss limber limbs over there.

Watch.

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.

Charley horse. Charley horse. What do I do?

Now flex... Flex.

- And push. - But...

I am pushing.

Oh. Oh, could you help push?

What's that, a burn?

Oh, no, it's my strawberry birthmark.

Oh. Ah... Better?

Ah... oh, that's better.

Oh, that's it.

Oh. Thanks a lot.

Come around after dinner tonight

and we'll have dinner. You know what I mean?

I know what you mean.

But I'm not cheating.

[Indistinct chatter]

Come around anyway. I hate to eat alone.

Room 15, okay?

Deal?

- Deal. - Deal.

Oh, now, help me. All right.

I'll never dance again,

but I can always teach.

- Yes. - [Chuckles]

Now, Jennifer, mangez.

Mangez.

[Woman] Hey.

Can I help you?

Oh, uh, I just thought as long as I was jogging,

I might take a look at the surrounding countryside.

Uh-uh. You need a pass for that.

Oh. Well, where do I get a pass?

I'm not sure.

Never saw anyone with one.

Better check at the office.

Uh-huh.

Thank you.

[Phone ringing]

[Ringing continues]

That room is off limits, miss Edwards.

Oh, I know that, but you see, uh...

Dr. Straker said that there was only one telephone

in his office, and I just heard...

You heard the one in the office.

But that was... Sound travels strangely

in this quiet place, miss Edwards.

Oh, I see.

Well...

I just...

Jennifer, you'll have something?

No. No, thank you.

- Mm. I really appreciate you stopping by. - [Jennifer chuckles]

Make yourself comfortable.

Jennifer, live.

You're gonna fade away.

- [Both laugh] - [Distant thump, scraping]

What was that? I don't know.

Christine, have you ever wondered

what's in that building?

Beats me.

You know, the people here are nice and polite,

but there are two things they don't want you to do.

One is to leave the grounds,

two is to get interested in what's in that building.

Come on.

Walk you to your room.

[Victoria] Edwards?

No, there's no one on our staff by that name.

She's a guest.

Oh, Jennifer Edwards.

I'm sorry, guests are not allowed

to receive phone calls

- except in emergencies. - Well, I thought that, uh...

Is this an emergency, sir?

Well, that all depends on what you mean by " an emergency."

Is it a matter of life or death?

I guess not.

Well, sorry I can't help you.

Thank you. Good night.

Christine, tell me something.

What do you think about this place?

Well, they try hard,

but they set a better table at the zoo.

- Nice rooms, though. - I mean the security.

Don't you think the heavy security is a little spooky?

Well, it could be worse.

Suppose they went through our rooms

with a junk-food detector?

- [Christine chuckles] - Just over here.

We'll make the switch tonight.

[Woman] How will you get rid of her?

My dear, I don't think you want to know.

But believe me, tomorrow,

there'll be only one Christine Garrett.

And that one

will be you.

- Hi. - [Jennifer] Oh.

- Good morning. - [Christine] Hmm. Morning.

- May I join you? - Oh, do.

Well, how are you doing?

Last night, I dreamed of cheese blintzes

- and sour cream. - [Christine chuckles]

But other than that, I'm fine.

Did you ever wonder just how they puff rice?

[Jennifer chuckles]

I think it's the air that fills you up.

At least you've got something to fall back on.

Mm, yeah, I know. A few more days of this rabbit food,

I should lose it.

I mean the seven deadly sins.

Mm. What about them?

Christine, all the puffed rice in the world

won't hold up to cookies and guacamole.

What are you talking about?

After this much torture,

what would I do with cookies and guacamole?

- Are you all right? - Sure, why?

Well, I don't know, but last night

you were awfully anxious to indulge.

Well...

When in Rome. You know what I mean.

Well, I'll, uh... I'll go warm up.

See you at the pool.

[Woman] Let's go, ladies. Pick up the pace.

Thirty-five hundred calories is a pound of fat.

Keep breathing. Exhale.

You love this. You know it. That's why you're here.

That's right, keep smiling. Keep going...

That one. Jennifer Edwards. I think she's onto me.

Makes me nervous.

What makes you think so?

She asks a lot of questions.

I'm not sure if she believes the answers.

All right. Just go on as if nothing is happening.

- I'll check her out. - And speaking of checking out,

when do I get out of here?

Maybe sooner than you expected.

I certainly hope so.

What are you gonna do?

She must have left a call- in-case-of-emergency number.

It'll be in my office.

I think I better look for it.

[Max] I know, I miss them, too.

- Keep busy. Find something to take your mind off it. - [Freeway barking]

[Phone ringing]

Hart residence.

Is Jennifer there, please?

No, I'm sorry. Mrs. H is at grey gables.

Can I tell her who's calling, please?

Her real name is Jennifer hart.

That means she's Jonathan hart's wife,

the big industrialist.

I was just reading about them. Wait a second.

Oh, here it is.

"$500,000 was raised at the benefit

to save endangered wildlife."

Now get this.

"The prize was awarded by Jennifer hart,

the celebrated author and journalist,

- who was just delighted to be..." - let me see that.

[Straker] This tells me she's a reporter.

And a good one. That makes her a danger to us.

Not necessarily. Keep an eye on her.

[Woman] Once again. One, two three, four.

Get those pectoral muscles in shape.

You know what I'm talking about, ladies.

Out. Lift, two, three, four.

To the right.

Work the weight. Three, four.

Hold it out. Press it down.

Feel the burn. Good work, ladies.

Lift it. Two, three, four.

Again. One, two, three, four.

And the side, to the right.

Press it out. Burn it, work it.

Out.

Do you think flipper started this way?

[Woman] Get with it, ladies.

You look like you're rehearsing to play the Titanic.

They must feed her raw meat in the mornings.

[Woman] Take a 10-minute break.

[Christine] Oh.

[Water splashing]

[Jennifer] Oh!

Whoo!

Well, my boyfriend is certainly going to approve of this place.

What's to not approve?

You didn't need to lose any weight when you came in here.

But when I go home, I'm gonna be in bed for a week.

I'll be fit as a fiddle

with no one to fiddle with.

It's too bad Harry isn't around.

Well, I'm getting as much exercise as you are.

What do you think?

[Jennifer] It looks great.

[Christine] Mm-hmm. It's called "plum crazy."

Christine?

- How's everything going, miss Edwards? - Oh, fine.

Full of surprises.

[All laughing]

[Clears throat] Did you want something?

Uh, no.

No. Nothing important.

Good.

Good.

Wonderful.

[Piano playing]

Call her, Jonathan.

I'd like it...

Leonard, would you bring us a phone, please?

I want you to feel your very best for that meeting tomorrow.

I'll be fine.

You'd be better.

The place that she's at

says that, uh, phone calls are stressful.

Guests are only allowed emergency calls.

It's an emergency.

Look, Jonathan, I'm a... I'm a major stockholder,

and I'm telling you it's an emergency.

And as far as the stress goes,

it'll reduce hers and yours.

That's it.

In a couple of minutes, you'll both feel better.

Excuse me for a while.

Thanks very much, Richard.

[Phone line ringing]

[Straker] Grey gables. Dr. Straker speaking.

Jennifer Edwards, please. It's an emergency.

I'm sorry,

miss Edwards cannot be reached at the moment.

Is there a problem, doctor?

No. There's no problem, sir.

It's just that miss Edwards is not in her room.

Uh, could you page her?

Please, I understand that this is urgent.

I'd be glad to take a message and see that she gets it

as soon as possible.

Ask her to call, uh, Mr. Jonathan.

She knows the number.

Yes, Mr. Jonathan.

I'll take care of that immediately.

Obviously Jonathan hart.

A husband lonely for his wife's voice?

Perhaps.

But from here on in,

we need to know what that wife learns

as soon as she learns it.

The sooner that one of these

is placed in her room, the better.

Right now, if she's at the movies.

- I'll do it first thing in the morning. - No.

She won't learn anything tonight.

[Woman laughing in distance]

[Indistinct chatter]

[Door lock clicks]

Are you going to be here for the next hour?

At least.

We have two widows out there living lives

that we created for them,

and slow in their payments.

Make sure they understand just how risky that can be.

I have a nasty piece of evidence to dispose of.

He didn't just make the switch. He murdered Christine.

Jennifer, I want you to get out of there.

I want you to leave this to the police.

Jonathan, I can't.

I'm onto the story of a life time.

Christine's inheritance

was over $2 million.

If he can get away with this,

- well, then, there's no end to... - [Door closes]

Is something wrong?

Is something wrong?

[Jennifer] Yes. Wonderful.

The countess will love it.

And be sure she understands

that there are absolutely no men allowed here.

What kind of countess do you have in mind?

Yes. Tell the countess Von hardigan

that it's very important.

You know how upset she's been since the count died.

I'll tell her about that.

She'll be there in the morning.

She will? Oh, wonderful.

Well, thank you very much, Archie.

Oh! Oh, Dr. Straker!

Oh... oh, I'm terribly sorry for having used your phone,

but Victoria was on the other one,

and I just had to get a message through to the countess.

Oh, you know, of course, the countess Von hardigan.

[Sighs] Oh, she's been so upset since the count died,

even though he left her

one of the richest women in the world.

This place would be perfect for her.

How in heaven's name

did you know there was a phone in here?

Oh, I heard it.

And i... I had to try and get through to the countess

before she left the country.

I think she's going to be here tomorrow.

Is that all right?

Yes. It's perfectly all right, Mrs. Hart.

You are Jennifer Edwards hart,

the wife of a business executive I have never met

but have always admired.

Maybe someday you'll get a chance to meet him.

I hope so.

You're also a rather well-known journalist.

I can only conclude

that you are planning to do a story on my place,

and that is why you are here incognito.

Dr. Straker...

You are very perceptive.

Well, Mrs. Hart, if you'd let me in on your little secret,

I could've made it easier for you.

Please feel free to use the phone in my office at any time.

And if you have questions about grey gables,

don't hesitate to ask me.

Oh. On the other hand,

if you prefer to discover things

in your own way, go to it.

Oh.

Thank you so much, Dr. Straker.

May I walk you to your room?

Oh, no, no. No.

That is not necessary.

It was very kind of you, but i... i... I can find my way.

- Good night, doctor. - [Straker] Good night.

[Jonathan] Max, your mustache.

[Max] I gotta have it, Mr. H.

These people have seen me before, remember?

[Jonathan] I know, but it's moved.

[Jennifer] Oh, here she is, Dr. Straker. Right on time.

Countess, oh, it's so good to see you.

And for me to see you, too.

Ah, this is Dr. Straker.

Miss Edwards has told us all about you, countess.

Welcome to grey gables.

Oh, I appreciate everything you're doing for me so.

Countess, we have a long waiting list.

We're a little pressed for space.

But for a friend of miss Edwards, uh,

if you wouldn't mind sharing a room with her for a few days?

It would be my pleasure.

- Yes, of course. - [Jennifer chuckles]

Good. Shall we go?

Oh, just this way.

[Jennifer] Well, you look wonderful, dear. [Jonathan] Thank you.

Can I help you?

Yeah. Take these.

- [Groans] - Hey. Thanks.

Countess, I always arrange to have a little chat

with each entering guest before she begins a program.

[Chuckles]

But unfortunately, I'm tied up for the next hour or so.

Could we talk after your exercise class?

Mm, certainly.

Miss Edwards, would you help the countess

- get ready for her class? - Of course.

Victoria will supply any equipment you may need.

Thank you.

This way.

It's a lovely room.

[Jennifer chuckles]

[Jonathan] Well, what do you think?

I think you need a little more padding.

Just a little bit.

Oh, boy, are you gonna be hot in this outfit

when we start doing calisthenics.

Well, I really don't have too much of a choice, huh?

- What do you think of the legs? - I think your legs are beautiful.

A little hairy for a countess, but I love them.

[Jennifer] And the next day, this Christine didn't even

remember the seven deadly sins,

and there was no strawberry Mark on her foot.

[Jonathan] What about the body in the cold-storage room?

[Jennifer] It had a strawberry Mark on the foot.

I'm sure it was Christine.

[Jonathan] During the flight,

I made a couple of phone calls.

Harrison straker, nine years ago,

he was a top-rated plastic surgeon.

[Jennifer] Plastic surgeon?

[Jonathan] Darling, I think what they're doing

is bringing rich widows in here,

creating doubles and then sending them out

to take over the estates.

Then they kill the widows.

And that's what happened to Christine.

[Sighs] We've got to get into that cold-storage room.

Come on.

Here.

Let's see.

Oh, gorgeous.

Come on, countess. After you.

Mm, thank you.

[Woman] And up. Kick it out.

To the side.

Concentrate on what you're doing.

Now, please, reach.

Work the waist. Exhale, ladies.

I don't hear you breathing.

I know you must be.

That's right. Take it back.

Chest is up. Chest is up, ladies.

Five, six. Now, up. Switch.

Switch and twist.

Twist, twist.

That's right. Keep your posture up.

Work those legs. Kick it out in front.

Just a little. Not too hard.

That's right. Very nice.

Isn't this fun? Follow me. I know what I'm doing. And up.

Countess? Countess Von hardigan.

We'll have to postpone our meeting into this evening.

Victoria and I must go into town.

Oh. Will you be gone long?

The whole afternoon, I'm afraid.

We're building a new wing

and we have to appear before the zoning board.

So we'll have our chat as soon as I get back.

[Woman]... and up. Work.

Lift. Work it. That's why we're here.

I care.

That's right, up.

Up. Energy. Keep breathing. Lots more.

And elbows. Up, up. Lift those elbows.

Lift, lift.

Let me see you work those arms.

[Jonathan groans] Oh, no.

Up, up, up.

Keep going. Up, up. Don't stop.

I want to hear you breathing.

[Jonathan groaning]

All right, what's going on?

It's the countess' first day. She's a little...

- Pooped? - Pooped.

I'll just, uh...

I'll just take her to her room.

Sorry.

[Groans]

There's one in every platoon.

[Woman] Keep going. Lift.

Work those arms. Up. Lift it. Up.

How'd you get in here before?

Nail file. Have you got one?

We won't need it.

This way.

The strawberry Mark is on her... her right foot.

You don't have to worry, darling. It's only U.S. choice.

[Banging]

[Both] Help!

Help! Anybody out there?

It's no use. No one will ever hear us.

What's going on? We're in a crisis.

We'll have to move this operation.

I'll have to get you started earlier than expected.

When? Tonight.

You're well-briefed on Mrs. Garrett.

You're gonna have to become Mrs. Garrett now.

And they're not probating Mr. Garrett's will for a couple of months.

Oh, don't worry. Everything's going to be fine.

I think I could even fool her own mother.

You'll have to.

She's become your mother.

How will I know where to contact you?

Don't worry. I know where you are every second

of every day. All right.

I'll get started right away.

Get your things together.

[Sighs]

Darling...

Oh, sweetheart, look, try not to talk.

Just save your energy.

But, darling,

if I never told you before,

you're everything I ever wanted.

- What? - [Jonathan breathing heavily]

There must be a fire detector in here.

It sets off the alarm.

But even if the alarm went off,

straker could shut it off.

If he could. It might go directly to the fire department.

If the harts are dead, there's no reason to run.

They are not dead. They are just dying.

And we can't afford to have them found here.

- So? - So, after they freeze to death,

I will dispose of the bodies

and by that time we'll be located somewhere else.

[Grunts]

Here's hoping.

[Alarm blaring]

Where is that?

It's in the refrigerator.

Damn.

See if you can shut it off.

[Alarm blaring continues]

-[Woman] What is it? What's happening? -No, no, no. No problem.

We're testing the alarm system. Sorry.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Woman] Hey, hey, it's okay.

They're just testing the alarm system. Don't panic.

Let's hope the fire department responds quickly.

Let's hope there is a fire department.

The cables are sealed. I can't shut that off.

Then help me with these boxes.

[Siren wailing]

[Alarm blaring]

[Man] Where's the fire?

[Straker] There's no fire. Must be a false alarm.

[Man] Let's check it out.

Move the truck.

Keep an eye on them. Don't worry.

They'll be busy long enough for us to get away.

[Alarm blaring continues]

Refrigeration. Let's go.

[Alarm continues blaring]

[Jenifer] Oh, thank you.

- Thanks. - Is there a fire in there?

No, I've just been carrying a torch for this lovely lady.

This man is trespassing. We don't permit men

at grey gables.

- [Victoria screams] - [Jennifer] Cool it, Victoria.

[Tires screeching]

[Engine revving]

[Tires screeching]

[Horn honks]

Maybe you ought to turn on the flashing red light.

I've always wanted to do that since I was a kid.

[Siren blaring]

[Tires screeching]

[Horn honks]

[Siren continues]

[Horn honks]

- [Horn honks] - [Tires screeching]

[Gunshot]

Well, straker, you could say this is a real drag.

[Woman on TV] Let's dance to health.

Follow each instruction step by step.

Feet together. Arms outstretched in front.

Palms up. Rotate the arms now.

Good. Thanks.

Lieutenant gillis called.

Oh?

He said they rounded up a half a dozen

of straker's doubles.

Oh.

[Woman] Opposite direction.

Well, with all those estates,

straker certainly had a good thing going, didn't he?

I'll say.

[Woman] Arms down. Halt. Turn, step.

Upper body only. Bend forward.

That's it!

All the way.

Tuck your stomach in.

Take a deep breath

- and hold it. - [Jonathan inhales sharply]

You know something? What?

I like you much better now that you're not the countess.

- [Woman] Keep holding and pull that stomach in. - [Jonathan inhales]

No more countess, then.

Can I count on it?

[Woman] Isn't this fun?

Now let's go for it.

You can count on it.

[Freeway barking]