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Woman: passengers From united airlines flight 106

Now arriving at gate number 4.

Passengers From united airlines...

There he is. There's my nephew.

Danny. Oh.

Aunt clara.

You haven't changed a bit.

Well, I've certainly Tried not to.

Aunt clara, for you. Aloha, malahini.

Look, they really do Give them out.

Oh, thank you, danny. It's beautiful.

This is mr. Miller.

I met him on the plane. This is danny,

The detective.

Nice to meet you.

I feel I know you.

I've been hearing about you For the last five hours.

Give you a lift?

The makai lagoon hotel On ala moana.

I see you know the town.

Lived here half my life.

You're getting A little chesty, danny.

I'm going to have to Whip you into shape.

Is that him?

He doesn't look like His picture.

The picture Was taken years ago.

Guy's changed.

We can't get near him now. He's got people with him.

We'll follow him, See where he checks in.

Downtown honolulu's Over here

And waikiki's Just beyond.

It's so clear, The air.

Here we go.

Oh, come on up front With us, mr. Miller.

There's plenty Of room.

So many interesting Things to see.

Danny.

Thank you, again.

My pleasure.

And it's been a pleasure Meeting you, mrs. Williams.

Don't make it sound so final.

I'm at the rainbow towers. Drop in sometime

And introduce me

To one of those tropical Drinks you told me about.

I'd like that very much. Goodbye.

Aloha.

Aunt clara, You're a flirt.

Old habits die hard.

[ laughs ]

Yeah, this is fine.

There you are.

[ knock on door ]

Mr. Miller?

Yes.

Pacific federal bank -- You sent us a letter

Stating your intention To reopen a dormant account.

That's right.

May we?

I've just arrived. Can't you wait?

This won't take long.

We'd like to ask you A few questions.

You were born In what year?

1900.

Your mother's Maiden name?

Henrietta carol.

You lived in hawaii During what years?

1924 to 1960.

We have the right party.

Your reason for leaving hawaii After 1960?

That's not the bank's business.

When I'm settled, I'll appoint a lawyer.

If you mind --

We do mind.

You're coming with us, Miller.

I see.

Just let me get my coat.

[ door handle rattles ]

Rainbow towers. Hurry, please.

[ telephone rings ]

Yes. Oh, mr. Miller. How nice to hear from you --

Your nephew, the detective, Get him quickly.

Two men -- I think They're going to kill me!

Why, mr. Miller.

Mr. Miller?

Mr. Miller? Mr. Miller?

Mr. Miller? Mr. Miller?

Mis-- Oh, operator, uh --

Operator, get me Hawaii five-o, right away.

This much, we know -- Each area chief is

On the council Reporting directly to quan.

We hit them all simultaneously, No possibility of a warning,

No chance for them to hide The books or the equipment.

What about the warrants?

Manicote's drawing them up.

[ intercom buzzes ]

Jenny, I asked you To hold the calls.

Steve, an emergency call For danny.

Danno, it's for you.

Williams.

Danny, thank goodness I caught you.

Aunt clara, I'm in a very Important meeting now.

No, listen.

Danny, Mr. Miller's in trouble,

Terrible trouble.

We got to help him.

Tell me what happened.

Mr. Miller just phoned me

And said that two men Were going to kill him,

And then the phone went dead.

All right, I'll have it checked out.

Yes, I promise.

Get me a patch through To duke, please.

Duke, can you check out A murder threat

At the makai lagoon hotel?

A fellow named miller --

He checked in around 9:30 This morning. Good.

What was that All about?

Don't ask.

Okay, we hit At 10:42 a.M.

Yes, what is it?

Mr. Miller?

That's right.

Hawaii five-o.

We have a report Of some trouble here.

No trouble that I know about.

Did you call Mrs. Clara williams?

Half an hour ago.

Did you tell her that someone Was trying to kill you?

Kill me? Where would She get that idea?

Wait a minute. I know.

When I called mrs. Williams,

Some workmen were removing The door to the bedroom.

They were making such a racket I could hardly hear her.

I said the noise was killing me Or some such thing.

I see. Thank you.

That's quite all right.

Woman: telephone For mrs. Clara williams.

Mrs. Clara williams, Telephone, please.

Hello, this is mrs. Williams.

Aunt clara, it's me.

We checked out your mr. Miller And he's just fine.

He can't be.

He told me those men were Threatening to kill him.

You must have Misunderstood,

Because mr. Miller's Perfectly all right.

No, he's not all right. Listen to me, danny.

I want you to send One of your men --

Danny, steve wants us.

Aunt clara, I've got to go Into an important meeting now.

I'm going to pick you up At 6:00, right?

No! Danny.

Bye now.

Danny.

Yes?

Oh, I'm looking For mr. Miller.

I'm miller.

I'm very happy to meet you, Mr. Miller.

I'm gladys foster,

Hawaiian senior citizens Council.

We welcome you To our magic islands

And hope you will enjoy The many facilities available

To our senior citizens.

Thank you.

Discounts To all movie theaters

And public transportation,

And the very finest Medical clinics,

And most important of all,

Our senior citizens magazine

For which I am privileged To write a column,

Which I call "New wrinkles for the old."

You can have --

I'm really not interested. Sorry.

Who was that?

It was some old dame Selling a magazine.

What magazine?

Called wrinkle Or something like that.

Wrinkle?

Whoever she was, She's gone now.

Let's finish packing. You're taking a trip.

A trip where?

Mr. Miller, Upon returning to hawaii

After a 15-year absence, Found it different

From his memories And not to his liking,

Whereupon he checked out Of his hotel suite

And returned To the mainland.

All warrants signed And ready to go,

Hpd units standing by, And, still,

We can't make a move, Because of one man,

One man, who, somehow, Slipped our nets.

Now, what happened, gentlemen? Somebody blew it.

Only one way To figure it, steve.

Quan was hit By another mob.

Any talk on the street, To that effect?

Danno: just rumors,

Nothing we can pin down.

I've asked the photo lab To send us mugshots

Of any unidentified Bodies found

Within the last 24 hours.

Good, I'm glad Somebody's thinking.

[ knock on door ] Come in.

It's mrs. Williams. I told her You were in conference.

Sorry, steve.

Jenny, tell my aunt To make herself comfortable.

I'll be with her In a few minutes.

I can't be comfortable.

How can I be comfortable When I know

That something awful Has happened to mr. Miller?

His name is edgar. He's a retired businessman.

He had to give up work Because of bad health.

He's much better, though, now.

Though his hand Still shakes a little.

He plays backgammon.

Aunt clara, This is steve mcgarrett.

How do you do?

Chin ho kelly, duke lakela.

How do you do?

I know you could all help me.

Yes, you could if you would only Try to find mr. Miller.

I'm so afraid.

Mrs. Williams, I've been Assured mr. Miller is fine.

Now, officer lakela Went to his hotel

Immediately After you called.

The gentlemen Is perfectly well

And in no need Of assistance.

But that wasn't mr. Miller. It was someone taking his --

Please, listen to me.

I know you're very upset.

Danny, don't treat me Like a child.

All right, gentlemen.

[ siren wails ]

When this photograph came in This morning,

Danno made The identification.

I guess I owe you an apology, Mrs. Williams,

And I wanted To make it personally.

He was such a fine man. He had so much ahead of him.

He had been in hawaii before, You know.

I was sure That something was wrong

When that other man Came to the door.

You mean, The fake mr. Miller?

Yes, mr. Mcgarrett.

That was fast thinking --

That magazine sales pitch.

Oh, improvisation Is second nature to me.

I was an actress, you know. No, I didn't.

Someday I will tell you About my years

On the stage With david.

David who?

Belasco.

Oh.

1920 to 1926.

My hedda gabler Was something to remember.

I'm sure it was.

I'll have one of my men Drive you to the hotel.

Oh, that's very kind.

Mr. Mcgarrett,

I know how very busy You are,

But I really cared About that man.

I understand.

My personal attention Guaranteed.

Danno: okay, let's go.

Now this Is mr. Miller's room -- 2504.

I want the suite sealed off

And dusted for prints, Wall-to-wall, everything.

As I told you,

He checked out yesterday About 12:15.

After being here For less than three hours?

That's nothing We can control.

Fresh paint.

Been making repairs?

No, I have No record of that.

I'll check it out with our Maintenance department.

Where was miller from?

Minneapolis, minnesota.

Did he make Any telephone calls?

2 calls. 1 to 555-4956 At 10:04 a.M.

Well, that's rainbow Towers -- your aunt clara.

Yeah.

Prescription.

One for che.

You said two calls?

One to 555-3770 At 11:15 a.M.

By that time, It would be the fake miller.

I'll check it out.

Good morning, mr. Haven.

Good morning, ms. Crenshaw. Meet mr. Mcgarrett

And mr. Williams Of hawaii five-o.

Man: it's a pleasure, sir. Glad to see you, sir.

How do you do?

They're here For some mysterious reason

They have not divulged.

The forsythe murder, pearl city, Are you on that case?

Don't be a ninny.

The trailer camp owner Was arrested for that.

And released 24 hours later. I say the army barber did it.

Nonsense. He was alibied By a dozen soldiers

Getting their haircuts.

All I know is what I read.

Folks, please. Perhaps Mr. Mcgarrett would like

To give us His theory of the case.

Well, as a matter of fact, Forsythe wasn't murdered at all.

He faked his own death As a cover,

So he could abscond With his company's funds,

But thanks For your theories, anyway.

We always appreciate A cooperative public.

Man: any time we can help Five-o,

We're always glad to do it.

Just call on us.

Haven: bright, productive, Full of life --

That's how our people are. Never a dull moment here,

And all in an atmosphere Of perfect safety.

To these senior citizens, We are the ideal home.

Mcgarrett: is that why Mr. Miller called?

Miller?

Edgar p. He called you Yesterday morning.

I don't remember No such call.

Here it is.

The call was placed At 11:15 a.M.

Somebody here Must have taken it.

Yes, there was a message

From a mr. Miller With my answering service.

He left a number, but When I returned his call,

I was told he'd Checked out of the hotel.

The answer to your question, Gentlemen?

Maybe, maybe not. Thanks for you help, mr. Haven.

Anytime, gentlemen, Anytime.

[ telephone rings ]

Yes?

This is triad electric.

The repair job You wanted recently --

We'll have to pass it by.

The wires seem Too hot to handle.

Report from Minneapolis police --

Edgar p. Miller arrived From honolulu in 1960,

Lived with son robert l., Unmarried, at 42 brandon street.

In 1966, Miller entered v.A. Hospital,

And three months later, Son died in auto accident.

V.A. Hospital record --

Miller, edgar p., Admitted 1966

With illness diagnosed As parkinson's disease,

Deterioration rapid, Patient unable to function

Until introduction Of new medication

In the early 1970s.

Response To medication dramatic.

Most symptoms relieved Or in total remission

By date of discharge In 1975.

That ties in with this bottle Of pills you found in his room,

A drug called levodopa,

A fairly new discovery used

In the treatment Of parkinson's disease.

I don't get it.

We've got a man who's been Gone from hawaii for years

And he's been Completely disabled

For a goodly portion Of that time.

He recovers, Comes back to hawaii,

And he gets hit The first day he's here. Why?

It could be a lot of things, Steve --

Revenge, extortion attempt.

Even robbery.

Yeah, he'd be a target For a money hustle.

A suite in a luxury hotel -- That's not a poor man.

Well, let's find out How much he was worth.

Duke, run a check on all banks, Stockbrokers,

Real estate records

In honolulu and minneapolis.

Let's find out What his assets were.

Duke: on it.

We've got one more lead.

The phony miller. Where do we find him?

Remember, two people saw him, Your aunt and duke.

So get them down to I.D. Let's work up a composite.

Get out a "Wanted" poster As soon as possible.

Right.

The eyes are wrong, Nothing like that at all.

Look fine to me.

That's because you're not Trained in expressing emotion.

The size and shape are right, But there was a meaner look.

Joe, try 28. They'll be meaner.

That's better, But the nose is wrong.

Should be longer.

Not longer, more aquiline --

Like william gillette.

Who?

He played in "Sherlock holmes"

In 1915.

It was a revival.

He had this great strong Aquiline nose.

There was a performance.

How's that?

Should be longer.

More aquiline.

[ telephone rings ]

Williams.

Danny, we just found

A record for miller In the pacific federal bank.

Big account -- Over $100,000,

But the money's not there.

Turned over to the unclaimed Property bureau,

State of hawaii.

Five-o. We have an appointment With the deputy director.

Oh, yes, gentlemen. Please go right in.

Thank you.

Ms. Sutherland?

Please, just "Ellen."

After all, we work For the same boss, don't we?

Ellen: now, then, Gentlemen,

What can I do For hawaii five-o?

We understand That dormant bank accounts

Are turned over To your office.

Your information Is correct.

After seven years, the owner Of a dormant bank account

Is considered either Legally missing or dead.

The funds Are transferred to us.

What happens then?

We make an attempt To find the individual.

We advertise in the papers Every day for two weeks,

Notifying the owner That his money is available.

If there's no response,

The money goes Into the state treasury.

What happens if the owner Turns up after that?

He still gets his money,

Provided He can identify himself.

He files a claim with us.

Did an edgar miller File such a claim?

Miller? Yes.

He filed from the mainland A few weeks before he got here.

Isn't that unusual?

Yes, but not unheard of.

He wanted his funds To be available

By the time He reached honolulu.

Was the money put back Into his account?

Well, Unfortunately, no.

As you can see,

The claim Was terminated.

Why was that?

Well, surely you knew That mr. Miller died.

Yes, we knew, But how did you?

We try to be unemotional About these cases,

But when I read this...

Well, thank you For the information.

It's just what we needed.

I'm glad I could help.

You see what I saw?

Newspaper dated today.

The claim Terminated yesterday.

Interesting.

We'd better keep An eye on that lady.

I just had visitors.

Same as mine?

They asked questions About miller.

Anything you Couldn't answer?

No.

Then why The frantic call?

After they left, More policemen came.

They posted this In all the offices.

Is this what You're worried about?

You're right I'm worried.

They find him, He can lead them to us.

My dear ellen, They won't find him.

I've taken all precautions.

He will not be back.

Got it.

Good.

Officer lakela, Hawaii five-o.

You say You've seen this man?

Yes. I sold him A ticket yesterday.

He left for los angeles, 4:00 pm.

His name is welbourne, Harley welbourne.

Is there anything else You can tell us about him?

Any remarks he made?

He said he was sorry To be leaving the islands.

He's always been happy here.

He won't be If we find him.

Thank you.

So we have a link

Between haven And ellen sutherland --

A link that somehow Involves the murder

Of edgar miller

And his being replaced By a substitute.

For what reason?

Okay, gentlemen, How about some theories?

I've got one, steve.

Ellen waits for a juicy Unclaimed bank account

To surface, One worth going after.

She notifies haven.

He finds an old woman Or old man

Who's willing to play along With the racket.

The fake mr. Miller?

Right. They coached him,

Gave him forged papers,

And sent him to the bureau Of unclaimed property

To file a claim.

And ellen verifies him As the rightful owner.

At least that's what they Planned to do.

But the real miller Writes a letter to the bank

Saying he's on his way To claim his money.

The bank sent The letter to ellen.

She called haven.

That really must have Shook them up.

So they plan to hit miller On his arrival,

But they have no way Of predicting

That he would get to know Your aunt on the plane

And that she would be able To identify him later on.

Or spot the phony miller.

Yeah, so a sweet Little racket goes sour.

But how many times Has it worked before?

I did some checking. In the past 6 months,

10 dormant accounts Were turned over

To people claiming To be their rightful owner.

Ellen sutherland Had to approve all of those.

The sum total Of the bank accounts

Was $1,742,000.

Did I say a little racket?

Okay, gentlemen. I asked for a theory.

Now all we have to do Is prove it.

Jenny, get me cooper At pacific federal, please.

Yes?

Yes, of course I will. Put him on.

Aloha, steve.

Aloha, frank. How's your game?

No, I'm still working On that slice.

I'll see you in the same Sand trap next saturday.

I have a favor To ask, frank.

What can I do, steve?

Create a what?

Yeah, a fake bank account

In the name of, uh, Oh, let's say...

Esther bracken.

I need all the documents To go with it.

Good morning, ann.

Good morning, ellen.

Mail here yet?

It's on your desk.

Thank you.

[ intercom buzzes ]

Yes?

Insert our Usual public notice

In the papers For the proper period.

Name of the unclaimed Property owner --

Mrs. Esther bracken.

Steve?

Yeah, danno, out here.

They bought it.

This morning's paper.

"Be it known to esther bracken And all legal heirs and assigns

"That dormant funds in her name Have been transferred

"To the unclaimed Property bureau

"From the pacific Federal bank.

"Funds may be reclaimed

With proper Legal identification."

Is your operative ready?

Ready.

Go.

I think it's a beautiful Basket, mrs. Crenshaw.

Never mind What mrs. Fisher says.

I'm so glad you like it. I made it especially for you.

Oh, really?

I'm sure I'll find A thousand uses for it.

Mr. Haven? Telephone for you.

All right.

Thanks very much. It's really something.

I told you. I told you he'd like it.

I made it for him, And now he's happy.

He's such a nice man, That mr. Haven.

Golden years Retirement home.

Mr. Haven speaking.

What's going on?

I've been waiting For three days.

It takes time To find the right person.

You should Know that by now.

We can't afford time,

Not with over $200,000 involved.

What am I supposed to do,

Pull somebody Out of thin air?

Do you realize The specifications you gave me?

She has to be crippled, Among other things.

You've always found The right person before.

You'll do it now. But hurry.

That's easy for you to say. You don't have to --

Ellen?

Ellen!

The courtesy bus is here With the new arrivals.

Thank you, paul.

Hello, hello, hello.

Welcome, welcome.

Go with this gentleman And he'll help you.

Oh, careful. Welcome to the golden years.

A pleasure to greet you.

Welcome to our home.

May these be Your happiest years.

I'm sure they will be.

I've heard such wonderful Things about your place.

Gin.

Clara: again?

Well...

43 points.

Now what do I owe you?

$1.13.

Oh.

You look right at home, Mrs. Tepper.

Oh, I am at home, mr. Haven.

I feel as if I've been here Four years instead of four days.

I don't remember when I've had such peace of mind.

That's what We like to hear.

That's what we do hear, More often than not.

If only...Oh, well.

Why should I worry you With my troubles?

Please tell me, Mrs. Tepper.

That's what I'm here for.

It's just that... Well, if only I could stay.

Do you mind If I sit down?

No, of course not.

Now, why Shouldn't you stay?

As long as my children Continue to send money,

Everything's all right And I don't need to worry,

But they've had reverses.

Yes, we hear that All too often.

People like you Who have worked

And sacrificed All your lives

Now suddenly depending On the charity of children.

That isn't right.

That's why I've tried To make this home

Entirely self-supporting.

How on earth Do you do that?

Oh, we have a number Of fund-raising projects.

Perhaps you'd like To help me with one.

I would indeed.

It's almost lunchtime.

Why don't you Send your nurse

To the dining room While we talk?

Run along, luana.

Are you sure You'll be all right?

Of course. Run along.

Now, mr. Haven.

I should warn you.

What I'm going to suggest May sound just a bit naughty.

Oh, mr. Haven.

That makes it All the more interesting.

It's a matter Of picking up some money,

Money that isn't any good To anyone just now.

In my hands,

It could help every one of The people you see around you.

I wouldn't get into Any trouble, would I?

Would I do anything To get you into trouble?

It isn't that I'd mind the risk. That might be rather fun.

As long as there's Something in it for me.

You are a woman After my own heart.

Suppose we go Into my office

And we'll Have a nice long chat?

Arrest and contact Hawaii five-o, iolani palace.

[ telephone buzzes ]

Make three copies For chief keala, please.

Mcgarrett.

Steve? Danny. Haven just made his move.

Recorded?

Loud and clear.

How is aunt clara Holding up?

A regular sarah bernhardt.

Good work, danno. Stay with it.

Next step -- The hawaiian connection.

Hello. I'm esther bracken, And isn't it a lovely day?

We don't have many Bad ones, mrs. Bracken.

You've brought the papers?

Yes, yes. Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

All signed and notarized Just as you wanted them.

I am so glad that you Advertised my dormant account.

Otherwise I never Would have dreamed

It could be closed out.

I was living in pasadena With my daughter emily

And her husband -- Not very nice --

And my friend eleanor chang From honolulu here

Sent me a clipping From the star.

That's how I real-- Oh, dear.

Wouldn't it have been Terrible if I --

That was money that I had put Aside for my grandchildren.

I know, mrs. Bracken.

Would you like the money Transferred to your bank,

Or would you prefer a check?

I'll take a check.

Steve.

Yeah, danno.

She's leaving now --

With the state treasury check In her handbag

On her way back to the home.

Remember, we move only When she hands the check

Over to haven, not before.

Duke, get that for me.

Chin, are you there?

Yeah, steve.

Get a backup.

Pick up ellen sutherland

And book her For fraud and murder one.

Okay.

Ah, this is it.

I couldn't Stand being away

From this place For more than a week.

Golden years Retirement home.

Everything go all right?

That's what you Expected, isn't it?

Yes, of course.

Let me help you, nurse.

Here we are.

Would you mind Staying out here, nurse?

We have something private To talk about.

Please shut the door. Thank you.

Here we are.

Well, now.

The check.

Oh, yes, the check.

Uh, I don't know, Mr. Haven.

You don't know? What do you Mean, you don't know?

This check belongs To esther bracken,

Wherever she is.

Is it right What we're doing?

Of course it's right.

For gosh sakes,

Give him the money And get out of there.

Yes, I suppose You're right.

So what do I do now?

Just sign it to me. Sign esther bracken, of course.

E...

No, I'm going to have to have That sample signature

Because I practiced All night.

I'm so afraid I'm a little rusty.

Right here.

Yes.

S...E...S...

I can't do this Without my glasses.

Uh...

She's playing games.

Why doesn't she just Get it over with?

* doo doo doo

Um...That's right.

E...S...T...

H...E...R.

Esther...

B...R...A...C...

K...E...N.

Thank you.

Is it all right?

Just fine, mrs. Tepper, Just fine.

He got the money, steve.

Mcgarrett to all units.

Stand by to move in.

Danno, let me know when She's out of the cottage.

Right.

I am so relieved.

You have no idea What a strain this has been.

Please, I should like To go to my cottage now.

Oh, of course. I'm sorry.

Sorry.

You have a nice rest, Mrs. Tepper.

And thanks very much

For all you've done For golden years.

You haven't any idea

What a pleasure It's been, mr. Haven.

Come on, luana.

Danno: she's on her way To her apartment alone.

Mcgarrett to hpd And all five-o units.

Move in. Move in. Silent approach.

What are you doing here?

Who's that woman In the wheelchair?

A guest. One of our people.

That's the woman who came To miller's hotel room

And tried to sell me Some phony magazine.

Remember? She's no cripple.

Haven: that woman in 803! Get her! Hurry!

Duke, get haven.

Halt!

Don't shoot. Don't shoot.

Oh, good work, Sergeant, good work.

Nothing to it.

Nobody argues With a .38 police special.

Gentlemen. Book them -- Accessory to murder.

Aunt clara, Are you all right?

Of course.

Oh, dear me, dear me.

Either of you gentlemen Care for a nip?

No, thank you.

Very good For settling the nerves.

Aunt clara, don't you think You better get some rest?

You know, I think you're right.

It's been quite a day.

Sorry to put you through this, But thank you very much.

You're more than welcome.

Mr. Mcgarrett.

Yeah?

What's our next case?

Good day, Mrs. Williams.