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"That gives you an impression of the crowd in the street."

"We will now return to the conference."

"It is still deadlocked. The situation is tense."

"The feeling is bitter."

"For the benefit of those who have not been listening in."

"This is the last day of the international trade conference."

"Representatives from all countries of the world have tried to agree a treaty."

"Which will revolutionise world commerce."

"Only one country is against it."

Those fools outside are also condemning me.

They believe that I stand in the way of .. prosperity.

And employment.

They are allowing patriotism ..

To warp their view of justice.

Honorable chairman and colleagues.

Ten days ago, you had my decision. It was a no.

It is still no and will remain no.

Gentlemen.

I hoped that on this final day of the conference ..

We would have glorious news for the world.

But we are defeated.

The conference is a failure.

Unless the Republic of Sylvaria.

Will give us some hope of cooperation.

The trade policy you suggest would wipe my country off the map.

It would deliver her helplessly into the hands of those who covet her.

It would mean ..

More idle men.

Starving children. Women selling their bodies.

For bread.

I am not asking for sympathy.

But Sylvaria cannot ..

Dare not, and will not enter into this agreement.

The cause behind it is .. greed.

Selfishness.

And not world prosperity.

Gentlemen, don't misunderstand me.

I have only the greatest respect for your countries.

As countries.

My fight is with you as individuals.

Who use your governments to hide your own political aspirations.

Gentlemen. Gentlemen. Please.

Now your force me to say what I had hoped to leave unsaid.

I have definite knowledge that before this conference ever started.

That four or five of you representing different nations.

Have been in secret meetings.

I know that you have tried to bribe and threaten your way to security.

But you have camouflage treachery with words of peace.

And friendship.

That is one more reason why I am fighting this agreement.

And will continue to fight it if it's the last thing I do on earth.

Crazy.

Today I ..

I received this letter.

Another threat.

Against my life.

A last warning.

To vote yes.

Well, gentlemen. This is my answer.

"A remarkable man, Captain Onslow."

"He not only holds out against all the others but .. defies them."

"And it doesn't look as if he will change his mind."

"That means the treaty is defeated."

"For a unanimous vote is necessary to ensure its success."

What's wrong, Val?

I'm afraid for Captain Onslow.

When a man fights the world he doesn't look for a Sunday School picnic.

Yes, I know.

But he is in real danger now.

Paul has always been in danger. He thrives on it.

I think that is why he chose politics as a career.

Why are you so worried about him, Val?

I am Sylvarian too.

You know, Captain Onslow is our guest here.

No other reason?

What do you mean?

I know that you don't sit at the radio all day because you are patriotic.

Tell my chauffeur I am going with him to the palace.

Very well, Baroness.

But you're not calling for Paul today? - Of course.

But you shouldn't. It's dangerous.

Public sentiment is too strong against him.

It isn't safe for you to be with him. - It will be safer for him.

Oh, I see.

Val.

You do care for me though? - Certainly.

But not the way you did once. You know, I am not blind.

You have been different ever since Paul came into this house.

His personality has swept you clear off your feet.

I thought you were his friend. - I am.

But I am also in love with you.

Val, Val.

You know I've loved you since you had pigtails.

And you pulled them. - See.

You can't disappoint me now. You have to marry me.

But you want me to be sure, don't you? - Yes. Of course.

Then be a little patient. That's better.

Father.

How did the experiment turn out?

Almost successful.

I have perfected a cure for ..

Impertinent daughters. - You old darling.

And now I must go to our illustrious guest Captain Onslow.

Now, Val. Don't be foolish. I told you not to.

I know. You told me and Karl told me.

But I am going. - Yes. But Val, listen. Please.

Alright. But I am going with you. - You must stay and keep father company.

So you can worry together.

You will have your hands full with her someday, young man.

That is what I am waiting for.

Gentlemen.

Although Captain Onslow is still against us we must take the final ballot.

There can be no further postponement.

This conference ends today.

But today doesn't end until midnight. - Exactly.

Can we hold another session this evening?

A very good idea. - No, gentlemen.

It is useless.

Gentlemen, we have as you say until midnight.

We'll take the final ballot sharply at eleven.

Meeting adjourned.

And furthermore, Captain.

Your attitude towards this conference.

Is not a credit to Sylvaria.

Remember you are only my substitute.

I am responsible for the policy on Sylvaria. Not you.

Eleven o'clock, Captain.

Make a note of the time.

It would be most unfortunate for you to disappoint us by not being present.

Au revoir.

Stop the car.

Ah, the lady doesn't like my paper doll, huh?

Wait.

Wait and see Onslow's real passion.

What about a little story, Captain Onslow?

No. I am sorry.

What about a few words on the conference, Captain?

A great help he is.

Cheer up. We'll get a story yet.

His death notice. - Of course.

If you've caused this conference to fail ..

It means another war.

War killed my son.

Sorry, sir. She is a bit crazy since her son was killed in the war.

Oh. I am sorry.

Flowers? Flowers, sir?

Lovely flowers. - Not today, thank you.

Please sir. They are just five centimes.

I haven't anything that small.

That is alright. I'll trust you until tomorrow.

Alright.

That's a bargain.

I am sorry I kept you waiting, Baroness.

I didn't mind.

Come along. Come along with me.

Hello.

He just left the palace.

Headed south.

A black Rolls.

License .. G.

2-0-3-9.

Success.

Get down now. Don't move.

Hurry up, hurry up. Get home.

It's alright, dear.

We are out of it now.

If anything had happened to you.

If you had been killed.

I didn't realize until now.

How much you meant to me.

Look. The bullet.

But who did it? - We must find him.

Have him arrested.

Not an easy matter, doctor.

There are too many eager for my death. - Oh don't.

Please. You are all giving it too much importance.

But a bullet in the upholstery of a car is not exactly a trivial matter.

Assuredly not.

Especially such nice upholstery too.

You can laugh, but what about Val?

She might have been killed.

Yes. That is true.

You shouldn't have come, Val.

I told her not to, but every time I say don't, she does.

Now, Papa. - Don't 'Papa' me.

You are very much like your mama.

I was weak with her but ..

Professor Bauer has arrived, sir.

That's good.

Otto. - Emil.

I am delighted to see you. - And why not?

Can I help you?

I don't need help. I have got two hands and Blucher.

You remember him? - Yes, yes.

Sturges, put the professor's personal luggage in the blue room.

The rest of it in my laboratory.

Come along.

You are in for a fine treat, Paul. The professor is priceless.

Oh, my little baroness.

Since last I see you, you have grown so tall as the tower Eiffel.

Nice to see you again, professor. You remember Karl?

Yes. Why not.

These new shoes.

Professor, may I introduce Captain Onslow?

A pleasure. - How do you do, professor?

Onslow?

I once knew a Doctor Onslow at Sylvaria.

Are you related?

Distantly. He was the first child. I was the ninth.

Stop.

Stop!

My assistant takes care of this.

You show him the laboratory.

But be careful.

He doesn't like being rushed.

It is alright, Otto. They didn't know.

The professor's man is deaf and dumb. Poor fellow.

Well, that affliction has its compensations.

He hears no evil. He speaks no evil.

But he smells evil.

Tell me, Otto. What have you done since I saw you last?

If I were to tell you of this great achievement of my life.

You wouldn't believe me.

You would think I was crazy.

What is the matter, Otto?

These new shoes. - Well, take them off.

Valerie.

Take them off. - Professor, pull them off.

Pull, Valerie.

That's it.

That's it.

Thank you.

That is nice.

Later we can play billiards. - So that you beat me, eh?

Why not?

Well. I beat John, Otto.

That old professor is real tonic.

After all those awful conferences. - I told you so.

Now, there is something more important on my mind.

I am going to see your father.

Tell him that I love you more than anything in the world.

Oh, why not?

What is he looking for?

She will come back when she gets hungry.

Otto.

Tell me. What is in there?

In there.

Is something that science will shout about.

Tomorrow.

At the university.

I show it ..

To the world.

I had to tell you, Karl.

It is all so meaningless without you, Val.

I am sorry if I hurt you.

You haven't known Paul long enough to really love him. It's an infatuation.

Just a little while ago you said you didn't know your own mind.

I know it now.

I am sure ..

Of all the things I was uncertain of before.

Listen, dear.

Paul is one of the finest chaps I have ever known.

But he has only two interests in life.

His country and his career.

There isn't enough room left for love.

Please. - I am sorry.

It's alright, Val. Just forget what I have said.

Don't go yet. - It is better.

But I'll see you tonight?

Tonight? - At dinner.

Maybe. - No. Surely.

Why did Karl go?

I told him about .. us.

But still, I don't see why he didn't wait.

Karl and I have always been great friends.

I hadn't any idea he cared for you.

Val, look here.

Are you quite sure that I am the one you love?

Darling, I love you so much.

It almost frightens me.

I am glad you have said that.

Dear, I haven't had much time for love.

My life has meant fighting, politics and a career.

It's just as if I'd seen the world for the first time today and ..

Found it beautiful.

Don't let anything take you from me.

Ever.

What could, darling?

Oh.

You mean all those beautiful girls who are coming to your party tonight, huh?

There is no danger there, dear.

I won't have any time for them.

Why not?

I'm called back to the conference. - What?

Yes. I forgot to tell you.

No. I won't let you go.

Not after what happened this afternoon.

Please, dear. I must go.

Please let someone else go for you.

There are other representatives from Sylvaria.

No. There is no-one else who will vote my way.

Val.

My darling.

Soon we will be married and I will take you away.

Biarritz.

Cannes.

Capri.

Heaven.

And after heaven?

Constant danger.

I'll live in fear all my life.

Fear of losing you.

No, no. That is not so. - Yes it is.

Paul, for me.

For our love. Give up this dangerous career.

Give up my career?

Why dear, it is my life.

All my people have been in the diplomatic service. It is bred in me.

Oh, you are not being fair.

Fair? To whom?

To you? To me? To Sylvaria?

Sylvaria needs me. She hasn't anyone else to help her.

She is depending upon me. - So am I.

I can't desert her now, dear.

I'm not asking you to.

You started this fight.

You must finish it. That is your duty.

But after tonight.

You have another duty.

Val, are you asking me to choose between ..

I love you.

I can't have you in danger.

Val, there is ..

Don't answer me now.

This has been a hard day for us both.

And it's not over for you.

Tell me later.

What you decide.

Police commissioner?

This is Baroness von Sturm.

I want to ask a favor.

Captain Onslow is returning to the conference tonight.

He must have police protection.

Your father has already telephoned me.

I am coming to your house anyway for dinner.

So I shall take him to the palace myself.

No. Don't worry, Baroness.

I'll take excellent care of him.

Yes.

Ivan. - Yes, sir?

Do you ever have something of great importance to decide ..

And couldn't quite make up your mind?

Like choosing what cravat you will wear, sir?

Exactly.

Captain.

The police commissioner is here. - What for?

To protect you, sir.

He will go to the palace with you tonight.

So they won't dare shoot at you again.

Stop jabbering, Kellner. You probably sent for him yourself.

No, no. I didn't.

But you'll listen to him, Captain. Won't you?

Please do. I pray.

Pray?

Prayers come from Ivan's department.

Well then, I wish one prayer might come from you.

It might help you, sir.

Tonight of all nights.

Won't you ..

Carry this?

Thanks, Ivan.

But I have a more persuasive weapon.

Well then.

I will include you in my prayers.

You are so careless.

You don't want to die, do you?

Want to die?

Certainly not.

Life just began for me today.

It gave me everything to live for.

Even love.

Then you shouldn't go.

You should take care of yourself.

And of me.

I ..

I don't know what I am saying.

All I am conscious of is that ..

Death is staring us in the face.

I face it, Kellner. What are you worried about?

But don't you see?

They might get me too.

Kellner, you are a coward.

I can't help it.

The shooting in the car this afternoon unnerved me.

I tell you I am afraid.

I don't want to die.

I just don't want to die.

Come on, Kellner.

Once.

I saw my little brother.

Cold.

Stiff.

They put him in a box.

And the flowers that covered him.

I have smelt them ever since.

I can smell them even now.

Here.

In this very room.

Come on. Brace up, old man.

You've been working too hard. Get some fresh air.

No, no. I hate the street.

I hate the crowds of people.

Come on. You will come back feeling like a new man.

Greta. - Hmm?

Have you ever had something of great importance to decide?

Yes.

No.

Did I?

Baroness.

It was like this.

I remembered ..

Greta, what is the matter?

Something is attacking me.

It is a mouse. A mouse!

Let it out. The professor is probably looking for it.

The professor should give the mouse a real home.

Out!

A gorilla.

You mean Blucher?

He isn't an ape.

There is something wrong way back in his family.

What dress will you wear, Baroness?

I must look very beautiful tonight, Greta.

So beautiful that he must choose me.

Oh, the baroness is choosy.

No, my dear professor. Still, I don't agree with you.

You policemen are all alike.

Your feet are wooden. Your heads are wooden.

What is science to you? Nothing.

Otto, play.

Now listen, commissioner.

In the sphere of modern science nothing is impossible.

Everything exists.

Fantastic things.

Are there just below the surface.

Waiting to be fished out.

That is how I found my new ray.

Still, I am sceptical. - Ah well.

Tomorrow you will be convinced.

It can't fail.

For already I have experimented with success.

On a guinea pig.

There is a far cry between guinea pigs .. and people.

I am not so sure.

Otto. You play.

Our guests will be here and we won't have finished the game.

Well, the guests can wait a little. - No. Not tonight.

Valerie is very particular about this dinner.

Is it for Karl? - No. For Paul.

Why not?

But I was sure that Karl .. - Never be sure about a woman.

Even I know that.

What was that?

Probably one of the professor's animals.

The captain has been murdered.

Murdered? Where?

In his room.

This is terrible.

I see.

Strangled.

An ingenious weapon.

Silent.

Swift. Subtle.

Certain.

You go downstairs. Say nothing of this to anyone.

Especially not to the baroness.

And when Mr Kranz arrives .. - Where is Karl?

He went home to dress.

When did he leave? - About an hour ago.

You surely don't suspect Karl?

Why, he and Paul were great friends.

And rivals. Bring him up here as soon as he comes.

He was doomed.

I knew they would get him. I knew it.

I told him so.

But he wouldn't listen to me. He just laughed.

He laughed at death.

And now.

Now it is laughing at him.

You have a grim sense of humour, my friend.

You say you went for a walk?

Where did you go? - I ..

I don't know.

I can't remember. I wasn't thinking.

But you do remember coming back to this room and finding Captain Onslow dead.

Yes, yes. - That is a lie.

You never left this room.

You sat here and watched him write his resignation.

You weren't strong enough to meet him face to face.

So you crept up behind him with this. - No. I didn't do it.

I didn't.

I wouldn't kill anything.

I did not do it I tell you. And I can prove it.

Look. Look, lots of proof.

It shows I didn't do it.

It shows who did.

When did Captain Onslow receive these letters?

At different times.

The last one this morning.

Paul. Paul dear.

I am sorry, Baroness.

Captain Onslow is ..

Resting.

Well.

Then I will leave this with you.

I brought it for him to wear this evening.

I see.

Thank you, Ivan.

Death threats.

Death threats.

There is evidence enough here to hand a dozen men.

Yes. And how will you ever find the right one?

It will be difficult.

Each one of these letters alibis the other.

If we only knew what he knows.

Dead men tell no tales.

Maybe this one could.

Maybe I could bring him back with my ray.

You are crazy.

Why?

He was not shot.

The body is whole.

I have given life back to animals.

I have brought animals back to life.

Nonsense.

Sixteen years ago did you believe in the radio?

Fifty years ago did you believe in the automobile?

A hundred years ago did .. - You went back far enough.

You don't believe me. I show you.

No. Otto. Wait. This way.

Ivan. Lock that door.

Before your eyes I will give you proof. A dead rabbit will live, breath, grunt.

I was going to do it tomorrow but I will do it here and now.

I will use a dead rabbit.

Dead? No.

I can't look at it. - Oh, shut up.

Yes.

Absolutely lifeless.

Better come closer.

Now, my precious ray.

More potent than all the radium in existence.

Do a good job now. Don't fail me.

It's the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

My little one.

No, no, no. He is my rabbit.

Miraculous. Inconceivable.

You are a superman, Otto. Look at the little rascal.

Too bad it is not permanent. - Not permanent?

No. The vital energy generated by my rays.

Lasts only six hours.

That is all I have been able to do up to now.

But maybe sometime it will last sixty hours.

Or sixty days.

Who knows?

But you can bring it back to life again?

No, no.

I can only give life once to each subject.

Six hours.

And then it dies again.

Well, that is long enough for you to question him.

Captain Onslow knows who murdered him.

He will tell you.

And think what it will mean.

You will be the first police commissioner.

To work with modern science.

No, no. I will not permit it.

The body belongs to us. The body belongs to the police.

He has gone.

So I see.

You removed this body. How dare you. I put you under arrest.

He can't hear you.

It is too late anyway.

Well, I warn you.

If you fail I will hold you responsible.

Six hours you said?

You're sure you can give him six hours of life?

I cannot be sure. I have never experimented on a human being before.

But don't bother me. Keep quiet.

Let me alone.

Now everything is lost.

Use a new cable. - Yes. Get a new cable.

No. That would be too late.

You.

And my loyal friend.

He moves.

Otto. He breathes.

He lives.

The transition must be gradual.

No shocks.

Bring him in here.

This is the most amazing thing.

Otto. It is a miracle.

Come on. Smile.

Smile a little.

You are alive.

Alive.

Paul, my dear boy.

Don't you understand?

The professor has brought you back from ..

From death.

He has performed a miracle. - With my permission.

Ah you couldn't stop me.

You can't hold back science.

Let me have the flower the baroness left me.

Hello doctor.

I want to thank you for keeping this from her.

You knew?

Why, of course.

Well, commissioner.

I owe you an apology. I have kept you waiting all this time.

The delay was unavoidable I assure you.

It is quite evident Captain that you know all that we know. And more.

So, consequently you must remember this noose.

Yes. I do.

Painfully. - To whom does it belong?

To the gentleman who left by way of the balcony.

A closed car picked him up.

Ten minutes sooner commissioner and you'd have seen him yourself.

Who was it?

You recognised him. I must know.

Captain, this is urgent. This is murder.

Yes. I suppose it is.

Or was.

But for six hours?

You couldn't find anyone who would accept me .. as a corpse.

Didn't you say professor that ..

The vital energy should last for six hours?

Well.

Our little friend in the garden must leave us again.

Five minutes before midnight.

And I must follow.

Six hours.

Six hours to live.

No, no. Come, come now.

We must all go on as if nothing has happened.

All I ask is you keep everything that's happened here a secret.

Until afterwards.

The speculation.

Valerie.

What are you tearing up?

My heart, commissioner.

If you really must know.

Blucher, you old rogue you.

I tried to speak to him about my gratitude.

The poor fellow can't hear me.

You tell him sometime from me professor, that ..

He won't be deaf and dumb always.

Captain. There is one thing that I must know and know at once.

You must be as eager as I to bring your murderer to justice.

I am. - Well then?

I know.

The law must have its blood.

We'll talk about that afterwards. - After what?

After I have had an interview with the gentleman personally.

[ Door knocks ]

Karl Kranz.

What do you know?

You didn't know that he was coming here to this room.

I saw him leave his apartment half an hour ago.

He'd have been here sooner but his cab was delayed in traffic.

Show him in.

Good evening. - Sturges told me that ..

Commissioner.

Good evening, professor. - Good evening.

I must apologise gentlemen for being late but my cab was ..

Held up in traffic.

On International Boulevard. Wasn't it Karl?

Yes, Paul.

How did you know?

If you don't mind.

I would like a word with Karl alone. - Don't be too long.

Valerie will be wondering about us even now.

Karl.

You are my lawyer as well as my friend.

I am going to give you this in case ..

Anything happens to me.

Nothing is going to happen to you, Paul.

This isn't the first tight place you've been in.

You bear a charmed life.

Do I?

Valerie told me this afternoon that ..

You and she ..

I am glad for you, Paul.

Thanks, old man.

I wouldn't take what she said ..

Too seriously.

What do you mean?

I believe Valerie loves you, not me.

I think she is confusing ..

Glamour with love.

In a short while she will see her mistake.

Who knows? You might still ..

Find that happiness you think you have lost.

But.

We had better go now.

I will join you in a few minutes.

You are in a very strange mood tonight, Paul.

Am I?

Perhaps it is a strange situation.

Darling, you are so late. - I am sorry.

Marquisa, may I present Captain Onslow.

The Marquisa de Martelli.

Valerie has told me so much about you, Captain.

I am so hungry. Like a Billy goat.

Paul. You sit here beside me.

If you don't mind, I will sit beside the Marquisa.

She is so interested in politics.

Oh.

Well.

Shall we be seated?

Monsieur Thereux.

This is Captain Onslow from Sylvaria.

This is Mr Floskey.

Sit down, Mr Thereux.

Professor. Aren't you dancing?

Dance with me.

Ah, my new shoes.

I am so sorry.

May I take your place, professor?

Why not?

Ivan, get my cape. I am leaving.

You are not going out, are you?

Why, of course.

What for? Where are you going?

To take a look at the world, Kellner.

And laugh.

I would go with you, Captain. But I can't.

I can't.

I am afraid.

There is nothing to be afraid of, Kellner.

Death itself is nothing.

It is only fearful .. in our minds.

You see?

Bring the car to the side entrance and don't tell anyone I'm leaving.

And Kellner.

Find the baroness and see if she will give me a few moments in the garden.

Very good, sir.

Ivan, I am surprised.

You, who gave me the cross.

To give me this.

I am sorry, sir.

But I know you are going for revenge.

It is only a precaution.

Thanks, Ivan.

I won't need .. a gun.

Val.

I want to speak with you before I ..

Before I leave.

Why are you hurrying away?

The conference.

But you have loads of time.

Why didn't you sit by me at dinner tonight?

Why are you avoiding me?

What's happened?

What has changed you so suddenly?

Val, this afternoon for a short while I forgot myself.

I forgot what I was. What I wanted most to achieve.

A great political career.

A brilliant diplomatic life. All the things that you are so set against.

Oh.

I see.

They mean so much more to you.

Than I, or my love.

Please don't ..

That's it, isn't it?

I wish you wouldn't put it that way, Val.

I shouldn't let you see how much you have hurt me.

The hurt won't be for long.

You don't really love me.

You were swept off your feet.

Suppose that is my side of it.

What about yours?

Were you swept off your feet too?

Yes. I am afraid so, Val.

At least.

You are frank.

I suppose after your victory tonight they will unveil a statue in your honor.

The great Paul Onslow, patriot.

That is so much finer than any tribute I could give.

Mine, would have called you ..

Father.

I wish that bullet this afternoon had taken both of us.

I would have died thinking you cared.

Don't, Val. Don't. Please.

Oh, Paul.

I thought you didn't believe in ..

God or crosses.

Sometimes we learn.

What is the matter? You are different.

Why are you so strange?

Tell me you love me.

I can't.

You don't mean that. You say it for some reason.

You can have your career or have anything you want but you must have me.

I won't give you up.

Listen to me, Val.

No. Look into my eyes.

I know more than you do.

You don't love me.

You love Karl.

Your happiness.

Lies with him.

My happiness is my own affair.

You don't love me.

You make that very clear.

Only the devil could live through that.

Am I never going to see my son again?

Won't you tell me?

Is he waiting for me somewhere?

Or has he gone from me forever?

If I only knew.

Mother.

It's you.

What are you doing here?

I came here with a message for you.

Your son hasn't left you, mother.

He is with you always.

Watching over you.

Loving you.

Someday you will be with him again.

And you and he will ..

Go on together.

Who are you?

Someone who knows.

But death does not separate us.

From those we love.

He is nowhere in the house.

I dare not make too much enquiry.

We should have watched him. Suppose he doesn't come back?

You know, I am responsible for him.

No. I am the one that should worry.

If he doesn't come back.

I'll never know the result of the experiment.

The time is nearly up.

Going my way?

Not within a thousand miles.

What is the rush?

Got another date? - Yes.

Hey.

So we meet again, huh?

I was arrested this afternoon because of you.

It cost me a fine.

I am sorry I caused you all that trouble.

Really I am.

Yes.

You good people are always sorry when it is too late.

Probably you are right.

What can I do to make it up to you?

You know, you are different than you were this afternoon.

You are more human.

Come on. Let's go in here.

Tonight is the carnival of Venus.

There is music and laughter.

Love.

Life.

Oh. The police.

Why did you do that?

Because I need money.

What is money to you? Nothing.

For me it means a chance to get away from all this.

To get a bit of decency.

Is it only lack of money that keeps you here?

You don't think I like this life, do you?

You may have it.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

May I .. - No, no.

For remembrance?

No. Not that.

Goodnight.

Wait.

Wait!

When shall I see you again?

Well, if you are interested.

The day after tomorrow.

At my funeral.

Goodnight.

Almost a speaking likeness.

Flowers?

Flowers? - Yes.

Flowers, sir?

Well.

Aren't you the little girl that ..? - Yes.

I knew you would come back.

You never can tell about that.

Here you are.

Too much.

For me?

My mama prayed for this money.

She needed it.

She said an angel would bring it to us.

Are you an angel?

Not exactly. - You must be one.

You can tell me about my little sister Gina.

Oh, she is very happy.

She is romping and playing with all the other children.

And she's having such fun.

Have they dolls and merry-go-rounds? - Yes.

And kittens? - Yes.

And elephants. - Oh, I want to go there.

Fine, but ..

Not now.

Goodbye. - Goodbye.

The meeting will come to order.

Even though Captain Onslow, the representative of Sylvaria, is absent.

The conference must end without further delay.

The chair recognises Monsieur Thereux.

Who will cast the vote for Sylvaria.

I think we are now all in accord.

We will proceed to take the ballot.

Argentine.

Austria.

Belgium.

Brazil.

China.

Czechoslovakia.

Denmark.

Estonia.

How about a story, Captain?

Are you going to change your vote?

Our paper has been very kind to you.

Don't you think you owe us a statement?

Yes. Maybe you are right.

Here is a story for you.

Very exclusive.

It is not generally known but ..

But at a quarter past six this evening .. I was murdered.

Now I am going to see the gentleman.

Who took my life.

Do you remember old man Dirkson?

He got that way too when he went into politics.

Holland.

Romania.

Spain.

Sylvaria.

Just a moment, chairman.

Aren't you a little hurried?

I'll admit I am a trifle late but ..

I am lucky to be here at all.

However.

I am here in time.

That is all that counts.

"At the last minute Captain Onslow appeared and vetoed the treaty."

"Just as a Sylvarian substitute was about to vote yes."

"That means the treaty is finally and irrevocably defeated."

"The emissaries are leaving."

"The conference is over."

Coming along?

No. I am waiting.

You are waiting for me?

No.

Are you coming to the club? - No. I am waiting.

Are they all gone?

No.

Captain Onslow is still there.

And ..

Is it locked? - Not really.

Don't you talk to me of mercy.

You, who are murdering not only me but my country.

You beg for life. Why?

The defeat of that treaty was your ruin.

Your country is closed for you.

Its people are your enemies.

Life can mean ..

Nothing to you.

Now.

What are you .. going to do with me?

What are you going to do with me?

Well.

Who are you? Who?

No. It isn't me.

We were in shame to let that man go.

You ought to be dead. He may find his murderer and you will get the credit.

If he is alive.

Do you realize what I have done for science?

All murder mysteries can be solved.

The possibilities are unlimited.

You're right, Otto.

I'll get the money to back you. We'll take it to America.

Why America? They have everything. We must keep it in Europe.

We, we?

What are you talking about?

This ray is not common property.

It belongs to science.

Not fair. It is too big. You must let us in on it.

Yes, Otto.

No, no, no.

My experiment is not even complete.

And all you talk about is money.

Because you're impatient.

You have ruined it.

A lifetime of labor.

I can't reproduce it.

It never should have been made.

Man can harness the elements.

He can ride the air.

He can conquer the seas.

He can take life.

But he can't control death.

That belongs to God.

Do you think it is fair to drag a man back ..

After he is already beyond pain?

I had a mission to perform.

And my country will be forever grateful to you professor.

Just to bring a man back to live in extra torment.

To count the hours until he has to go again.

Is that fair?

No. It is not fair.

There's no time for that now, Captain. You must tell us now. Who is the man?

You will never know.

You killed him.

Yes. I killed him. - But Paul ..

No, no.

Not the way you mean.

Why should I give him anything so ..

Beautiful as death?

His will be a ..

A living death.

What does it matter now?

Paul.

It is you I am only thinking of now.

Come on, doctor. Chin up.

You know, life is just a banquet.

We enter it.

Enjoy it.

Then we go home.

He is right.

I am not afraid.

Anymore.

Karl.

Oh.

It is you, Paul.

Congratulations.

A noble victory.

Sylvaria will honor you.

But now.

With the affairs of state safely disposed of ..

Can't we have our dance?

I am afraid not, Val.

You see .. - Yes.

I wouldn't.

Don't go.

What is there to wait for?

Further humiliation?

Thank you, no.

You make my position all too clear.

Please.

I am indebted to you however.

For an awakening I realize now would surely have come later.

Politics and love.

Are strange bedfellows.

Look.

A bunny.

How did it ever get here?

Why.

It's ill.

Look.

It's dying.

It's dead.

Poor little thing.

So happy only a moment ago and ..

And now ..? - Perhaps happier.

In a bigger garden without walls.

Better run along, Valerie.

Karl is waiting for you.

I do wish you would come with me.

Please.

No. I am tired, Valerie.

Awfully tired.

Sleepy.

You must be.

It has been such a trying day.

Yes.

It has.

I don't want to go.

I feel somehow l should stay with you.

But you need me.

Goodnight, my dear.

Auf Wiedersehen.

That is for us, Valerie.

Never goodbye. Just ..

Auf Wiedersehen.

Auf Wiedersehen.

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