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[ Whistling ]

"I am The Whistler."

"And I know many things. For I walk by night."

"I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women .."

"Who have stepped into the shadows."

"Yes. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak."

"And one of the greatest of these terrors is loneliness."

"In my wanderings I have seen the lonely people of the earth."

"I have seen their drawn and haunted faces in a city of teeming millions."

"And I have seen them too."

"In places that have been long deserted and forgotten."

"Gold Point Lighthouse was abandoned many years ago."

"But today a woman lives here all alone."

"She never leaves her forlorn and isolated home."

"Hers is a strange story."

"For she loved the bustling city."

"The gay crowds. The laughter of pleasant company."

"Why then, has she shut herself away in this desolation?"

"Where no-one ever comes to visit her."

"Hers is a story of loneliness and greed."

"It began years ago in a big city."

"When the great industrialist John Sinclair was rising from obscurity."

The soldiers returning from the First World War found a changed America.

Mass production was born out of the war.

Bringing with it a new school of industrialists.

John Sinclair was the foremost of these.

The Gibson Motorcar Company was a pioneer in its field.

A conservative company with limited production.

Until John Sinclair bought the company.

And adopted the slogan:

'A Car Within Every Man's Reach'.

The year 1929 brought the greatest financial disaster in history.

Billions were swept away in the stock market crash.

Throughout the country, hundreds of banks closed their doors.

But the house of Sinclair never failed to meet its obligations.

Not a single depositor lost any of his savings.

And John Sinclair paid four percent interest.

On every dollar invested with him.

By 1931, John Sinclair's qualities of leadership, initiative and enterprise.

Won recognition from the youth of America.

And he was awarded an honorary life membership in the Boy Scouts of America.

And here, drawing to its conclusion.

We see the famous trial of Sinclair and associates.

Against the Turner Company for infringement of patents.

Very good indeed.

I thought it was an excellent tribute.

Wake up. The show is over.

How did you like the picture, John?

Satisfactory.

It will be a good idea if you said a few words when we show it at the banquet.

Starling of public relations has written a speech for you.

I won't be at the banquet. - But you're the guest of honor.

It's our testimonial to you.

After all, we're celebrating the court's decision.

Whereby Turner & Company have to pay us 22 million.

For infringement of Sinclair patents. - I see no cause for celebration.

I knew how it would turn out. I planned the whole thing.

You handled the case very well, Paul. - Thanks.

I had to win or you'd have fired me. - Probably.

Very likely would have.

We do wish you'd come to the banquet, John.

Yes. It's a special occasion. - You can celebrate for me.

In future, I want one thing clearly understood.

From now on, I want nothing.

Absolutely nothing to interfere with my personal life.

What personal life?

"Suspicion and distrust in his fellow man."

"Have driven John Sinclair to solitude."

"There has been no time for love or companionship."

"In his ruthless drive for power and riches."

"Even over his chess game, he cannot relax."

"For it is through the medium of these ivory pawns."

"That he plans the strategy to expand his enormous holdings."

"But without realizing it."

"He has already strained body and mind beyond endurance."

I've been telling him for a long time to take it easy.

Now he's gone the limit.

Another of these attacks may be fatal.

I want him to go away for a long rest.

Forget about business and loaf.

He should go where cannot be reached by telephone.

A boat trip on the great lakes would be excellent.

I'll see that he goes.

And no last day to clean up the work at the office.

I want him to leave town in the morning. - Alright, Tom.

I'll see you to your car. - Thank you.

I know Sinclair isn't married. Has he any close relatives?

So far as I know, he hasn't a relative in the world.

He should not go away alone. - Why not?

Another of these attacks may be the last.

That's why someone should go with him. A friend if he has no relatives.

There isn't anyone in the world he can call a friend.

Too bad.

Goodnight. - Night.

[ Door knocks ]

Come in.

A telegram, Mr Sinclair.

I won't accept it.

It's for you, sir. - I don't care. I won't take it.

I'm on vacation.

Last call for dinner.

What shall I do with this? - Do anything you want.

Tear it up. I won't be bothered with business.

Tell the steward I want my dinner served in my room.

Very well, sir. - Another thing.

I'm not to be disturbed until we get to Chicago.

Very well, sir.

We're coming into Chicago, sir.

Mr Sinclair.

Mr Sinclair.

Are you asleep, sir?

I'm alright. Is this Chicago?

Yes, sir. You have to get across town to get a boat.

Don't worry about your bags, sir. A steward will take care of that.

Taxi, Guvnor?

What is it, Guvnor? Are you alright?

Steady, Guvnor. Put your arm around my shoulder.

I'll help you to the cab.

Easy does it.

I must get you to the doctor.

I'll be alright. I've had these attacks before.

Just as you say, Guvnor. Where shall I drop you?

Dock 23. I'm taking a steamer up the coast.

Right you are, Guvnor.

There, there.

Take it easy.

You're with friends.

You became unconscious before we reached the docks.

So I brought you up here.

This room is right next to the one I live in.

How long have I been like this?

All day.

It's 8 o'clock now.

I must have been a lot of bother.

No bother at all, Guvnor. Glad to do it.

I knew you was alone.

I am used to being alone.

Yes.

I know.

I was in the same boat once.

You try and get some sleep.

I'll sit by in case you want anything.

So, you are John Carter of New York? - And you are Ernie Sparrow?

Lightweight champion of England 1919 to 1925.

Yes.

I've had my moments of glory, as you might say.

Louis, how's tricks? - Fine, Ernie. Fine.

There is still talk about you in the athletics club.

It was a long moment too.

Morning, Mrs Smith. - Morning, Sparrow.

I had all the money I wanted.

Boxed before the king and queen.

I had the whole of England in the palm of my glove.

How is the baby? - He's fine, Ernie.

Yet there was something missing.

Yes. There was.

Catch?

You were lonely.

How did you know?

You said you were like me. You did not trust anyone.

No.

I was always striving hard.

Never had time to make many friends then.

I always liked people, but ..

I never got to know them. It was always ..

'Hello' and 'Goodbye'.

Hello Sparrow. - How are you, Tony?

How's the wife and kids? How's the business?

Everything is fine. - Good.

For you. - Thank you.

That is for driving the wife and kids to church.

That was nothing. I was on my way home.

One for your friend. - Thank you.

And one for me too.

Eat it. It won't hurt you.

Bye, Tony. - Come back soon.

I will.

I see what you mean about making friends.

What was I saying?

Oh yes.

Then when I got the title, it was worse than ever.

I had time to make friends then but ..

I never knew who my friends really were. People who slapped me on the back.

'How are you, Sparrow'? 'Have a drink, Sparrow'.

That was it, Guvnor. I had too many drinks.

Good morning, Ernie. - Hello, Mike.

I brought home a sack of charcoal for you last night.

It's at my place when you need it. - Thank you. Much obliged, Ernie.

You were saying something?

I was saying, you ran away from it all, huh?

You're right there, Guvnor.

Hi Alf. - Hiya, Ernie.

How's business? - Fine.

I'm not sorry.

I'm happier in this country. Here, I'm plain Ernie Sparrow.

I have real friends for the first time.

Here is one of them. - Violets.

Hiya, Sparrow.

Mr Carter, This is Hammerlock Ferdinand.

He used to be a wrestler. And a very good one.

Now he's doing what he wants to do.

Growing his own flowers.

Glad to know you, Mr Carter.

Remember Ferdinand the bull?

He liked to smell flowers too.

I'll take those violets. - Hang on a minute, Sparrow.

Don't crush them. Remember.

They are delicate things.

Right, old friend.

Goodbye. - Bye.

So tell me, Sparrow.

How does a person go about making friends?

You don't.

People make friends with you. If you give them half a chance.

Well.

Here we are.

A clinic?

If anybody in world can help you, they can.

The last time I was sick, I was given up for lost.

Somehow, they pulled me through.

I'm sorry, Sparrow. But ..

If you're going to trust people, you'd better start right now.

We all have to learn that sooner or later. I did.

Go on in.

Wait a minute.

Do me a favor, will you?

These violets.

There's a pretty young girl in there. Her name is Miss Joan Martin.

Give them to her. Will you?

Hello.

They are pretty. Can I smell?

They smell pretty. For your girl?

No.

Can I be your girl?

My name is Bobby.

Everyone says that's a boy's name.

But it isn't. What is your name?

John.

This is a nice state of affairs.

The minute I turn my back, you are untrue to me.

All you women are alike.

I cannot help it if I am popular.

They sure learn young nowadays, don't they?

Well, beautiful. If your friend doesn't mind, I'll borrow you for a moment.

Goodbye. - Bye.

Hello Bobby. How is my favorite patient?

Just fine thanks.

Don't be nice to her, Joan. She's been two-timing me.

No I haven't.

Will you come in please?

Just wait in here please.

Good morning.

Your name please? - John Carter.

I was told to take very good care of you.

You're a very privileged man. - I don't understand.

You happen to be a friend of a certain young lady called Bobby.

Oh.

Is your name, by any chance, Miss Joan Martin?

Yes.

These are for you.

This is sort-of sudden, isn't it?

What will Bobby think?

You do not understand. Sparrow asked me to give you those.

Isn't that nice?

How thoughtful of Sparrow.

He is always doing things for other people.

You've no idea how he makes friends.

Thank him for me when you see him. - I certainly will.

Did you wish to see Dr. Rose, Mr Carter?

I hoped I might.

Let's see.

Name: John Carter.

Address?

238 Gordon Street.

No wife.

No family.

No relatives.

And should I add ..

No friends?

You finished the examination?

There's more to an examination than a physical check-up and a few tests.

If I'm going to help you, you must be perfectly honest with me.

Well, it's no use really. I've been to too many doctors.

I'm sorry if I wasted any of your time.

We can't afford to waste any time here. Too many people really need us.

We don't care who the patient is or where he's from.

We do expect him to help us.

Think it over. My office is open to anyone any time.

All finished?

Yes.

Yes. Thanks very much.

Goodbye, Miss Martin.

When are you coming back? - I don't know.

There you are.

We don't often see a man of his type.

I wonder what his story is.

Hello. - Hello Sparrow.

How's Florence Nightingale?

Sweet of you to send those flowers.

How is your friend, Mr Carter?

I want to talk about him.

Why hasn't he come back to the clinic? I'm sure Dr. Rose could help him.

So am I. You know ..

I think he'd come back if you were to ask him.

Me? Sparrow, I've only seen him once.

You made a rare impression on him.

He's staying at my place.

Would you ask him as a favor to me?

Alright.

[ Door knocks ]

Come in.

Someone to see you, John.

This is a pleasant surprise.

Mr Carter, I hope you won't think it is presuming of me but ..

I wondered you didn't come back to the clinic.

Whatever the reason, it was nice of you to come.

Why should you concern yourself about me?

I don't know.

Dr. Rose sent you? - No.

I know it may sound very strange to you, but ..

When you didn't come back, I began to worry about you.

You worried about me, a total stranger?

Some people are never strangers, Mr Carter.

Won't you come back to the clinic and see Dr. Rose again?

I know he could help you. If you'll only let him.

Will you?

Uhuh.

I have the laboratory reports, Mr Carter.

They are not favorable. - I didn't expect they would be.

But of course, I only know what your body tells me.

There are things about a man that the body has nothing to do with.

What you're saying is, if there's any help for me ..

It hasn't anything to do with medical science.

Well, something like that.

I planned a trip on the great lakes.

The worst thing you could possibly do.

Why?

For a man without friends, there are few places so lonely as a crowded steamship.

You will find the sea coast much more relaxing than the Midwest.

Go up to the coast of Maine somewhere.

Get good sea air into your lungs and wholesome thoughts into your mind.

Get a job.

Above everything, try to make friends.

Never forget, Mr Carter.

That loneliness is a disease that can destroy a man's mind.

Can a man's mind give way because of lack of companionship?

Could a man actually die for want of a friend?

You are the answer to your own questions, Mr carter.

Goodbye, Dr. Rose. Thank you.

Mr Carter.

Mr Carter.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I know. I feel sorry for him too.

For your own peace of mind ..

You can't let yourself become interested in a patient's troubles.

I guess I'll never get used to working around here.

Busy for a minute, dear?

No.

I want to talk about us.

Of course, Fred.

You know.

With night work and my lectures, we hardly see each other except at work.

You are right. I'm really the world's most neglected fianc�e.

You're the one who wanted to wait.

You didn't want to marry until I had my own practice.

And you agreed with me.

I've changed my mind.

I think we should get married right away.

No.

After all, it's only six months until you finish your work with Dr. Farnham.

I still won't have enough money to start on my own.

Come on, Joan. Say you'll settle for a weekend honeymoon.

I can't, Fred.

I want a home and security.

I want our children to see the sun without having to go to a public park.

I want you to come home from your office with pride.

Not tortured and frightened by debt.

You don't show much faith in me.

I do have faith in you, darling.

Everything in me wants to say Yes.

But I won't change your life and mine to an environment like this.

I wish I could believe you were right.

I am.

What are you going to do?

I was asking, what are you going to do?

I'll take Dr. Rose's advice.

I know you can get a refund on your boat ticket, but ..

Will that leave you with enough to go to Maine?

Look here. This is no time for silly pride.

I've enough put by to tide you over for a while.

We go to the bank first thing in the morning and you can be on your way.

You hardly know me.

It ain't time that makes a man trustworthy.

I am betting on you all the way.

This is the first time in my life that anything like this ever happened to me.

I don't know what to say.

Just say yes and we need say no more about it.

But I do not need money. I have .. more than enough.

I don't understand.

Sparrow, I found something here that money cannot buy.

Something that I didn't know existed.

Come to think of it, a six month vacation would do you no harm.

Why not put that cab of yours in storage and come along as my guest?

I couldn't think of it.

Well.

If you put it that way.

I can't refuse.

It's a deal. - Fine.

Let's go. - Right.

Hello Joan.

Evening. - Hello.

Is Fred working tonight?

I'm afraid I was rude this afternoon. - I understood.

I'm putting the old bus in storage tomorrow.

Mr Carter and me are off to Maine for health and happiness.

I see you have finished your dinner.

Why not join us for a last spin in the car?

I wish you would.

I'd love to.

Okay. Let's go.

At times we didn't have enough food in the house.

Or money for medicine when I was a child.

Maybe that's the reason I went to work for Dr. Rose.

You intend to devote your entire life to working with these people?

No.

But as long as I work, I'll remain with them.

When I get married, I intend to leave it forever.

It's not that my husband must be rich.

But he can't be poor either.

I don't want my children to have a childhood like I did.

Like those youngsters in the clinic.

Very understandable.

Of course, you do get away on vacations?

You don't take vacations when you work for Dr. Rose.

You sure need one, Joan.

Why not come along with me and Mr Carter?

I guess our housekeeping can stand a feminine touch.

Fred would love that.

Is Fred the young man who doesn't have to be rich but doesn't dare to be poor?

I am sorry.

He's going to be a great specialist one of these days. You mark my words.

He studies with the lung specialist, Dr. Farnham.

All the evenings he can get away from the clinic.

How long have you been engaged?

Four years.

Sparrow, it's been a lovely drive but I think we should go home now.

Right you are, Joan.

Have you packed yet? - Yes, sir.

I'd like to pack. - Yes, sir.

Another thing. Let's start on a man-to-man basis.

No more of that 'sir' stuff. - Righto, Guvnor.

Have you stored your car yet? - Not yet.

How do we get to the station if I put it away?

We could take a cab.

There ain't no profit in that.

You get rid of that hack of yours. I'll take care of the tickets.

Yes, sir. I mean ..

Guvnor.

Hello Mr Carter. - Hello Ferdinand.

Flower today, sir?

Yes.

We have some roses, asters.

These two I can't pronounce.

Carnations. - I'll take them all.

Violets.

All of them? - Yes. All of them.

You going into business?

No. I want some flowers. A lot of flowers to impress a girl.

Some impress.

These are two-and-a-half. I give you them for two bucks.

A dollar and a quarter for these.

These I'll throw in.

A dollar .75.

Eighty cents.

$37.50? - Delivered?

Delivered.

You take this end. I'll take the other. Come on.

This is the place.

What now? - Wait right here.

Look, Georgie. I don't know when I've seen such nice, fresh flowers.

Yes. Very pretty. - How much are your carnations?

Two dollars a dozen.

That's outrageous. Did you every hear of such a thing, Georgie?

What have you got within reason?

Marigolds. 2-bits a bunch. - I don't like marigolds.

They smell up the house. - So do roses.

It's all a matter of money.

If you got four dollars and want to smell up the house you buy roses.

If you got two bits, buy marigolds.

How much are your violets?

20 cents a bunch. 3 for a half.

That's more like it. Wrap them up. - They're not for sale.

Didn't you say 3 bunches for 50 cents?

That's right, but only when they're for sale.

Georgie, this man is trying to make a fool out of me.

That is a wonderful idea. - It certainly is.

What did you say?

The very idea.

It was nice of you to drop by and say goodbye.

I wanted to bring you some flowers before I leave.

How thoughtful. Hello Ferdinand.

Hello Joan.

Look. Mr Carter bought 'em all.

Ferdinand, you'd better take them in the clinic.

Yeah. Maybe I had better.

That was an awfully nice thing for you to do.

Will you have lunch with me now?

I don't have long. - We just go down the street.

Alright.

There is so much I have to say to you and so little time to say it.

I hardly know where to begin.

Will there be anything else? - No. That's all. Thank you.

What's bothering you?

Sparrow said a thing last night jokingly and I've thought about it ever since.

What was that?

About you coming along with us.

You can't be serious. - I am.

Of course, I realize we only have the most casual interest in each other.

So I'll put my proposal on a business basis.

A proposal?

Yes. I am asking you to marry me.

What?

But .. I'm not in love with you.

I know that.

When two people go into a business deal.

There has to be something in it for each one.

What you have to offer.

Is my chance to live a lifetime ..

Within a few months.

In return for those few months.

You'll be able to have everything you ever wanted.

Does the name 'Sinclair' mean anything to you?

Sinclair?

John Sinclair?

Yes.

I took the name 'Carter' because I tired of the dishonesty surrounding Sinclair.

I want to be another man for the time being.

Any man.

Oh. I see.

You don't have to decide now. Think it over.

Carefully.

And remember.

My entire fortune.

For a few months of your life.

You're late. - I was held up at the last moment.

Did you get it?

Easy, dear.

What is all this mystery about Carter being John Sinclair?

You were excited over the phone.

Suppose you tell me what it's all about. - I will in just a minute.

You know it's not right going through the files and taking out cards?

Are you sure this report is correct?

I don't see why you're worried about it. - Answer my question.

Yes. I'm positive it's correct. I made that report myself.

And Dr. Rose agreed with it.

Look, darling. Let's find a bench and talk about ourselves, huh?

Come on.

It's good. Good to have a night off.

I hardly ever see you anymore except at the clinic.

It can't last forever.

A little while longer and I can have my own factory.

Business will likely be so bad you'll complain I'm around the house too much.

Fred, I do love you.

You must believe me.

Fred.

It's so wrong living the kind of life we have to live.

Struggling. Never being able to have the things people should have.

You've been very patient to stick it out.

But you won't be sorry. Just wait and see.

Fred.

I am going to marry John Sinclair.

What did you say? - I know it sounds ridiculous.

But it's our chance to get everything we ever wished for.

You mean, you've wished for.

It's just an arrangement for a short time.

He knows he is going to die.

Fred, try to understand. It's for us.

It's not wrong.

Tell me it's not wrong.

Tell you what?

You say you're in love with me.

Yet you can even think of doing something like that?

I do love you.

That's great. Yeah.

You are so much in love with me that you can't wait to marry somebody else.

Don't lie, Joan. Why not tell the truth?

You never even thought of me.

You're doing it because you're selfish.

Because you're not satisfied to wait.

And work hard like any normal, decent woman would do.

No.

I don't think you are being dishonest.

I think you are rotten. - Why shouldn't I have my chance?

For four years now I've waited for you.

Do you think it's been fun being alone night after night?

In love with someone you never see. I am human.

Fred, I do love you. I always will.

I've given you the chance to get ahead and you failed.

Now I'm going to do it my way.

I waited for you because I believed in you.

But you are soft.

You've been afraid.

You're always letting other people push you down.

Fred.

Try to understand.

Thanks.

Thanks for everything.

Mrs Sinclair.

Fred.

Fred.

"John Sinclair converted this abandoned lighthouse into a beach home."

"Here he learned to relax."

"A simple wholesome life and Joan's care brought an astonishing change in him."

"But as the months passed."

"The strange bargain between Sinclair and his wife took an ironic twist."

You are a real outdoor man now.

You can do a day's work with the best of them. Ain't this the life?

This is the life.

Something bothers me, sparrow. I'd like your advice.

Right, Captain?

I think I know what you're going to say. - Yes?

You're not the first bloke to fall in love with his nurse. Right?

Right.

I am in love with Joan.

That's what comes of getting your health back.

Have you mentioned it to the lady yet?

That is rather difficult.

Our marriage is based entirely on a business proposition.

What are you going to do, tell her or be silent?

I don't know.

The trouble is, I always had my own way about everything. Except ..

The most important thing, Guvnor.

I'd have talked to her long ago if I was in your place.

Have it out with her tonight.

What do I say?

First of all, I'd apologize to her for being alive.

You were supposed to die in six months. Remember?

Part of your marriage contract.

Don't you owe her an apology for breaking your agreement?

I'd tell her it was her fault for taking such good care of you.

Maybe you got something there.

Hello Joan. How is the water?

Don't you think it's dangerous swimming out so far?

I'm perfectly able to take care of myself, John.

Won't you change your mind and come with us tomorrow?

You know I don't like boat trips.

Wait a minute. I'll walk with you. - No thank you. It's chilly.

I am going back now.

Captain. Maybe my advice wasn't so good.

Why not wait a little while before you talk to her?

I have to work this out in my own way.

I hope you know what you're doing.

Sparrow, I don't feel like playing tonight.

That suits me fine.

You must be tired. Why not get a good night's rest?

We got a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

I feel fresh as a daisy.

Sparrow.

Oh yes. Come to think of it I am a bit tired.

Night. - Goodnight.

What say we walk down to the beach?

I want to talk to you. - We can talk here.

You don't understand, Joan.

I understand only one thing, John.

I'm leaving you.

Leaving me?

Why?

Since we came here, I've been completely alone except for Sparrow and you.

Nobody ever comes near this place.

You even do all your business by telephone.

I thought you were happy here. - I hate it here.

We never go anywhere, never see anybody.

You never invite anyone to visit us. I can't stand it here any longer.

We made a bargain. - That's just it.

I kept my part of the bargain. You have not.

It isn't being married to you, John, that I mind.

It's this place.

Are you sure it's not your young doctor you miss?

At first I thought that was the reason.

That's all over now.

I gave Fred up when I came here.

John, let's call off our bargain.

You don't need me anymore. You're alright now.

But I do need you.

I was so busy getting well that I didn't realize how lonely you are until now.

If we were to leave here.

It would make a difference, wouldn't it Joan?

Maybe.

I don't know. - Well, we'll leave here.

We'll travel, Joan.

We'll visit all the places you've ever wanted to go to.

We'll do all the things that you've ever wanted to do.

I promise you you'll never be lonely again.

I'll straighten out my affairs in a few days and I'll make all the arrangements.

I love you, Joan.

You've got to stay with me.

Sparrow.

Hey, Sparrow.

Well, I'll be.

Doc, how are you? What a surprise.

How did you get here? How long will you stay?

Not so fast.

I am tired enough as it is. I've been walking for miles.

How anyone can find this place is beyond me.

Exclusive. That's what we is. Exclusive.

Wait until Joan sees you. Will she be surprised.

You stay here. Just wait until Joan sees you.

Joan. Joan.

Yes, Sparrow? What is it?

Guess who's here.

Hello Joan.

Fred.

Fred. Where did you come from and how long are you going to stay?

You are as bad as Sparrow. Give me a chance to catch my breath.

I'll give you two minutes and then I fire question after question at you.

Fred, it's so good to see you.

I'll see you later, Doc.

Come on up.

A clever idea. Turning a lighthouse into a beach home.

An expensive idea.

Is it much further?

What's the matter? Can't you take it? This is good exercise.

Come on.

At last.

Lovely, isn't it?

Yeah.

Yes it is.

Not me, silly. The view.

Sure. That's alright too.

This is our solarium.

On a clear day you can see for miles out to sea.

Fred, it's so wonderful to see you again.

You missed me? - Of course I did.

You must have been lonely. - A little.

Who is the chess player? - John.

He is a master at it. He's been teaching me to play.

How is he?

Much better than when you last saw him.

He's gone to the city for a few days.

Joan.

When you play chess with him, don't you get a feeling of being trapped?

What do you mean?

Looking for a way out and not finding any.

What makes you say that?

I don't know. Just a feeling I have that you're not really happy here.

Joan. You know, it's still not too late.

I tried staying angry with you but I couldn't.

Why not admit you made a mistake?

Tell Sinclair you're coming back with me.

Maybe I am still selfish, Fred.

But Joan.

I left the clinic.

I have my own practice now.

We can have all the things we've always wanted.

Why didn't you tell me this before?

Because of pride I guess.

Then I realized I needed you more than anything else.

It's funny.

If you'd told me this and asked me just a few days ago.

I would have said Yes. - Why not now?

Because John has fallen in love with me.

I see.

He made the same mistake I did.

Now we're both in love with you.

I guess the plans we made together don't mean anything more to you.

Fred, of course they do.

Just give me a little more time.

Alright, Joan.

It will be interesting to see what happens.

Somehow or other, I'll make you see things my way.

Hello Joan. You up there?

Hello Fred.

This is a grand surprise.

What is .. what's the matter with you two?

Fred, this is terrific.

It's grand to see you.

I forgot. I am sore at you.

This is the first time you've shown up since we've been here.

How do you think I look?

Wonderful, John.

You don't look so well, Fred.

Does he, dear?

We have to fix that.

You'll stay here with us until we close this place and move back to New York.

Isn't he, darling?

You promised to make up your mind today. - I have.

And?

I've been here now for six months. Shut away from the world.

Away from life.

Now I am going to collect for every minute of that time.

We'll still be able to see a lot of each other.

It will work out. Just you wait and see.

How nice.

I just sit around.

And when Sinclair goes out the front, I sneak through the back door.

Stop it, Fred.

You must try to understand.

Nothing could ever possibly come between us.

You know that.

I do, Joan.

We only disagree on one little thing.

The only way I'll ever come in is through the front door.

Remember that.

Can't you wait a little while longer?

No.

You see, I've changed.

You once said I was soft and let people push me around. You were right.

But not anymore.

I tried to get you out of my mind.

I know it was wrong to keep on loving you.

I can't help it.

There's nothing I can do about it.

But you're not going to ruin my life.

You've had your chance.

Now I'm going to do things my way.

I'm afraid we're not being very good hosts.

Joan has a bad headache and I'm tired.

Please don't apologise.

After all, I barged in on you.

Here's one of Sparrow's mystery books. How about that?

Some people find them relaxing. - Thanks.

I'll be ready for bed myself in an hour or so.

Most people like those, but personally I can't get interested in them.

You always know the murderer will get caught.

Of course.

Murder is one thing nobody gets away with.

I don't know about that.

In real life there are some unsolved murders.

All it takes is the brains to create a plan and the nerve to carry it through.

You think so? - Certainly.

Like a game of chess. Come over here.

Suppose I had some good reason for wanting you out of the way.

Here's how I'd go about murdering you.

Don't look alarmed. Look at the board.

Move number one.

Witnesses.

I would establish my alibi.

How? - Simple.

I'd let it be known you'd been walking in your sleep.

I would tell Sparrow.

It would get around the village.

I'd day that I'd caught you halfway out one of these solarium windows.

Why not the bedroom window?

Too narrow. A man couldn't get through it.

Then I would tell Sparrow.

I would throw this body through this window.

At 4 a.m. the tide would carry your body out to sea.

As far as the police are concerned.

An unfortunate sleepwalker had met an accidental death.

In chess that's known as checkmate.

You missed your calling.

You'd make a master criminal.

A pretty good murder if I do say so myself.

Pretty good. That's clever.

But there's something wrong with it.

There's one thing missing. - What's that?

I have no motive whatever ..

For murdering you.

You going downstairs?

Don't forget your book. - No.

I think I'll sit up here for a while and read.

"What did he mean by that game of chess?"

"Is he planning to kill you or only trying to frighten you?"

"You'd better leave here before it's too late."

"You've lost Joan, haven't you?"

"Or is there something you can do about it?"

Evening, Fred. - Sparrow. Where are you off to?

Going to do some spear-fishing. Nice night for it, Want to come along?

No thanks.

Sparrow.

Will you do me a favor? - Anything you say.

Thanks.

When you go to the village tomorrow.

Will you stop in the marine hardware store and buy some locks?

Tomorrow is Sunday, Doc.

Sunday.

Yes. I forgot.

You can get them first thing Monday. - Alright. What kind do you want?

Let's see. Just locks for windows.

How many do you need?

Ten windows. So I need ten locks.

What do you need all those for?

Nobody can get in through a lighthouse window.

It's a steep drop.

I'm not worried about anyone getting in. I'm worried about someone falling out.

Falling out? What do you mean?

I don't want to alarm you or Joan.

But last night I caught John walking in his sleep.

Walking in his sleep? - Yeah.

I heard someone moving around so I got up to investigate.

The noise came from the solarium.

When I reached there I saw him climbing out through one of the windows.

I pulled him back in time or he'd have fallen and killed himself.

Over-exercise. That's what it is.

He has taken things too strenuously.

I'll get the locks as quickly as possible.

Sparrow, don't mention this to Joan.

She knows nothing about it. And no need to worry her.

Mum's the word.

And don't say anything to John either.

He doesn't realize the danger he was in.

He didn't wake up until it was all over. - No. I won't tell him.

Funny, that I never knew.

Goodnight, Doc.

Goodnight Sparrow.

Morning.

Will you please fill this prescription for a sedative?

It's for Mr Sinclair. He's not sleeping well.

You want it in tablets?

No. I'd like it in powder form if you have it.

Mr Sinclair cannot swallow pills.

Here you are.

Tell him to be careful not to take an overdose. This is powerful stuff.

I know. I am a doctor.

"Everything is working perfectly, isn't it?"

"Wasn't it thoughtful of Sinclair to tell you exactly how to murder him?"

"You know John will sleep soundly when he drinks this."

Coffee, John?

Black please.

Thanks.

Sorry you had to change your plans about leaving tomorrow.

Yes.

I'd have preferred to stay until you closed up and returned with you both.

Maybe you won't go.

Maybe you'll feel differently about it tomorrow.

Can't you possibly stay a little longer, Fred?

No.

No. My work is piling up. I've got to get back.

It's been wonderful.

You being with us.

Yes.

Yes it has.

Pardon me. I'll take my coffee in the solarium.

I'd like a farewell look at the view.

Coming John? - Be with you in a minute.

One grand fellow, Fred.

You're going to miss him, aren't you darling?

Coffee cold?

Here. Take mine. Mine is warmer.

I guess I'll turn in now, dear.

I'm really exhausted.

I'll have my coffee before I go to bed.

Goodnight. - Night, darling.

Where are you?

I know you're in the room.

I know you're in here.

Where are you?

I know you're here.

I know you're here.

Sinclair. Sinclair, don't.

"You told Fred every step in your scheme and he helped you carry it out."

"Who would suspect a murdered man would collaborate in his murderer's alibi?"

"Hurry, John. Hurry."

"The coroner may determine Fred was dead before his body struck the rocks."

"No. The windows won't open."

"This calls for a quick change of plan, doesn't it?"

"Carry the body downstairs quickly and lay it on the rocks."

"Then you have time to come up later and open one of the windows."

"It's riskier than your first plan."

"But when you tell the police about walking in your sleep."

"And finding that Fred had fallen out while trying to save you."

"Maybe they won't examine the body too closely."

Sparrow.

Why are you here at this time of night?

I often go walking in the early morning.

You know that.

Something terrible has happened.

Fred has .. - The doctor?

Yes.

I must have been walking in my sleep.

I woke up halfway out of one of the solarium windows.

Fred must have fallen out trying to pull me back.

I saw him hit the rocks.

It was horrible.

You say.

He fell out of one of the windows in the solarium?

Yes.

That's impossible.

Impossible? What do you mean?

I couldn't buy locks on Sunday, John.

So I nailed all the solarium windows shut today.

Alright, Sparrow.

It did not happen just the way I said it.

But it was an accident.

Fred tried to kill me tonight. So Joan would be free to marry him.

I can prove it. - How?

I suspected him and rigged up a dummy. I put it in the bed.

I can show you where he tried to kill me in my sleep.

Show me, John. And if it's the truth.

I'll stand by you.

I'll show you.

There has been a terrible accident.

Fred fell from a window in the solarium.

That's a lie. He didn't fall.

I saw you carry his body down the stairs.

You murdered him.

But you don't understand.

Fred tried to kill me.

No he didn't.

You murdered him because you knew I loved him.

Joan, let me explain. - It won't do you any good.

I've called the police.

It's too late now, John.

I guess you'll have to face it.

"Sparrow did what he could for his friend."

"But the jury did not believe John Sinclair's story."

"And he paid the extreme penalty for the murder of Fred Graham."

"Joan inherited the Sinclair millions."

"And went away to the life of luxury she had always craved."

"But constantly haunting her."

"Was the tragedy that cost the lives of the man she loved."

"And the man she married."

"She travelled from city to city seeking forgetfulness."

"But there was no escape from the past."

"She came back at last."

"To live out a life of torment."

"In the solitude and desolation of the lighthouse."

"I know."

"Because I am The Whistler."

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