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- Subtitles - Lu�s Filipe Bernardes

Good night, honey. Drive carefully.

I'll be thinking of you all the way home.

Don't drink any more or one of these nights you'll have a terrible accident.

See you, kid.

- Dead? - Very.

Group Captain James Jefferson.

Great man.

DSO, DFC.

A pity.

Do you want me to check up on his next of kin?

No, I know where to find his father.

All right.

Give me the governor of Wilma Scrubs prison, will you?

Good evening, sir. I mean, good morning, sir.

- Which ward is Jefferson in? - Jefferson?

His son's been killed. Is he well enough to be told?

It's too late, sir.

- What? - He died half an hour ago.

Good heavens.

- How extraordinary. - Is there anything I can do, sir?

No.

Extraordinary.

What, is that all he had?

That's all, sir.

Not much for a man who got away with twenty thousand pounds.

- Is there a will? - Yes, sir.

He must have had a premonition.

Listen.

"In the event of my son being dead when this will is proved,

I bequeath my key ring with attached seven keys...

...to prisoner number 7866 Frederick John Russell, in Wilma Scrubs, London.

What's the idea?

That's what I'd like to know.

Governor wants to see you, Russell.

What for?

The governor doesn't take me into his confidence.

Come on.

Come on!

I like to look my best when making social calls.

Come in!

Name and number to the governor.

Russell, 7866, sir.

Ever see these before, Russell?

No, sir.

How well did you know William Jefferson?

- Who? - William Jefferson.

He was doing three years for embezzlement. Died three days ago.

Oh, the old accountant.

Spoke to him a couple of times.

Then why did he leave you these keys in his will?

Me?

Don't know. What are they for?

Now, come off it, Russell.

You know the answer.

I don't know anything.

All right, Russell.

Get going!

Twenty grand. That's what Jefferson stashed away.

And that's where them keys lead to.

That's it then.

We find the locks...

...we find the marbles.

We?

Only a suggestion.

- Thought you might need some help. - I don't.

And I can't be of any assistance for another three years.

Well, why me? Why leave the keys to me?

- I hardly knew him. - You've got brains, that's why.

That's right, you've got brains.

When you get the keys, are you going to find the right locks?

I don't know.

But I've got another three months to figure it out.

Russell. A diary,

a wristwatch,

a wallet containing 56 pounds in notes.

- All dishonestly come by, I daresay. - That's right.

- What about my small change? - Oh, four and six.

What's the matter, don't you trust us?

I don't trust anybody, especially guys like you.

Well, we don't trust anybody either.

Just sign that receipt, will you? There.

Can you do better than that?

Here we are.

Right.

What about those keys I was left?

Oh, the governor will give them to you.

Along with his goodbye lecture.

Ah... do you mind?

Just seeing how bright you are.

- Everything here, sir? - Hm-hmm.

- Prison record, health card, etc. - All right.

And these.

Send him in.

Come in!

Name and number to the governor.

Russell, 7866, sir.

- Well, you're due for discharge. - Yes, sir.

How much money have you got in your property?

Fifty-six pounds, four and six, sir.

Well, you've been given 15 shillings by the prison commissioners.

Very generous of them.

That'll do, Russell.

These are yours too.

If you'll take my advice, you'll hand them over to the police.

Anything else?

- Sir! - Sir.

Well, I hope we shan't see you here again, Russell.

You've got a good brain.

Why don't you try and use it... honestly?

I'll bear it in mind.

- That's all. - Get going.

Good luck.

Well...

- Be seeing you, Russell. - I wouldn't if I were you.

Nice to see you're out, Russell.

Do you want a lift?

Why not?

Is that what you've been dreaming about?

Beautiful!

Well, what are you waiting for?

All right, what do you want?

Thought you might like to join my outfit.

I work alone always.

Okay.

How much for the keys?

I thought that was it.

No sale.

- Seven fifty. - I said no sale.

A grand.

Thanks for the breakfast.

Oh, I'm being absent-minded. Going off with the cutlery.

These are the ones. March, 1961.

That's Miss Steele now.

Thanks.

- Miss Steele? - Yes, what do you want?

You were William Jefferson's secretary.

Are you from the police?

Just a friend.

- He left me these in his will. - So?

What do they open?

- Who are you? - My name's Russell.

Recently prisoner number 7866.

Go on.

Jefferson got away with twenty grand.

- These lead to it. - I doubt it.

I don't. You tell me what they open and I'll cut you in.

That won't be necessary.

- You mean you won't help me? - I didn't say that.

Shut the door.

William Jefferson wasn't a crook, he was an honorable man.

No one ever says that about me.

That's what puzzles me. Why did he leave you the keys?

Search me.

Well, he must have had a reason.

He always had a reason for everything.

I know what five of those keys are for.

You are going to help me.

Not you, I'm helping William Jefferson.

Must we have music?

I don't like being overheard.

This one.

His house. It was sold lock, stock and furniture.

This?

His son's flat.

- Car keys. - Hm-hmm.

I don't know.

His safe deposit box.

Ah, now we're getting somewhere.

Don't get excited. There's nothing in it except a newspaper cutting.

I have a duplicate key.

This is useless then?

I don't think so. Let's go and get the cutting.

- What for? - To read.

What makes you think it'll help?

I told you, Mr. Jefferson always did everything for a reason.

I'm sorry, it's a little dusty, Miss Steele.

It's an account of the second day of the trial.

I've already read it.

Was your copy marked like this one?

It's a list of the dates when he stole the money.

July 7, 5.000, July 22, 2.000, September 14, 6.000...

You'd better make a note of this.

November 4, 4.000, November 25, 3.000.

What do you think they mean?

That's for you to find out.

That was his house, number 22.

Thanks.

- You're not going in. - I can try.

But what do you hope to find?

Locks to fit these.

Yes?

Good morning, mum. I've come about the locks.

What locks?

Well, I don't likely know, mum, the broken ones?

Would it be your husband who phoned us?

This is number 22, isn't it?

Harold!

Yes, dear?

Did you phone anyone about the locks?

No, dear.

Wrong house.

You couldn't get in?

Not through the front door. I'll try again later.

- You're not going to break in. - Why not, honey?

That's my business.

What's that?

Harold!

There's someone downstairs.

Huh?

Perhaps you were dreaming, dear.

I told you!

Do something!

What do you want?

I want to see you.

Couldn't it wait till the morning?

No.

You've no right to come here at this time of the night.

I didn't find anything.

I told you you wouldn't. Is that all you came to tell me?

- Sure, we're partners, aren't we? - We are not.

I'm helping you because of Jefferson, that's all. Now get out.

Not very sociable, are you?

I'm a working girl, I need sleep even if you don't.

I do.

I suppose you have nowhere to go.

Neither forward address.

- You can sleep over there. - Thanks.

Don't worry, you can always lock your door.

I will.

- Hi! - You're awake.

You can make yourself tea or coffee if you want.

Thanks.

On the movies there'd have been breakfast laid out on the table.

Orange juice, toast, coffee, bacon and eggs.

Really?

I'd like you to be out of here by 9 o'clock.

I don't want my cleaner to get any funny ideas.

Oh, okay.

What are you going to do today?

I thought I'd try, er...

...this one.

- Jimmy's flat? - That's right.

I'll let you know if I find anything.

Do. But use the telephone this time.

Um... I can't.

You didn't give me your number.

Shall I lead the way?

It looks rather fun, doesn't it, Freddy?

Not bad.

Well, this is the living room.

It's quite a good size, don't you think?

I think it's darling, don't you, Freddy?

Not bad.

Is that the bedroom in there? Can I look?

Yes, of course.

Oh, it's a dear little room, isn't it, Freddy?

Not bad.

If we bought it, I mean, if we can raise the money and all that,

can we move in right away?

Actually, there's a bit of a snag about that.

We can't complete until six months after his death.

Why ever not?

Well, the place belongs to this poor chap's father.

The old boy made it a condition of his will.

Oh, I wonder why.

One of the unique features of this flat is that the bathroom's in the attic.

- Would you care to see? - Rather!

Oh, Freddy, isn't it a sweet bathroom?

Not bad.

Surprise!

You've got a nerve!

I've got more than that, honey.

I got dinner.

Working girl comes home,

table laid, Romeo waiting.

Just like the movies.

How's that?

- Can't you read? - Hm?

Heat in oven...

...30 minutes before serving.

You don't see enough movies.

Her name's Natalie Worth, she's one of Jimmy's many girlfriends.

I didn't think she was his mother.

- How does she fit into this? - I don't know.

Where can I find her?

Well, that shouldn't be too difficult, she's a top model.

Just a minute.

That's her. The girl modeling furs.

That still doesn't give me her address.

Tony Stevenson took this picture, see?

You could ask him.

You should be a detective. Only you're too busy.

You've got a chip on your shoulder about the police.

I have cause to. I'm a criminal, remember?

Do you really want to go on with this search?

Why not, there's 20 grand at the end of the rainbow.

Yes, but if you find it, it'll only get you into trouble.

Are you trying to reform me?

No, I don't care what you do.

I just asked as a question that usually comes up when a girls starts falling for me.

You've got a nerve to say a thing like that.

As far as I'm concerned you can leave this flat right now and never come back.

Just as you like.

But don't you want to know if I get anywhere with Natalie?

I told you. I don't care what you do.

Not even if it helps the late Mr. Jefferson?

Lovely. Now, if you take up that pose.

Big smile, darling. Really love that fur.

Your right hand a bit higher.

Lovely. Hold it.

Fine, just one more.

Bring your right foot a bit further forward.

That's great, big smile.

Fine.

Thank you very much, darling. That's all for this morning.

- Mr. Stevenson? - Yes, do I know you?

No, your receptionist said I'd find you here.

I want to get in touch with Natalie Worth.

So do a lot of men.

I'm sorry, I don't give out the addresses or telephone numbers of my models.

- This is your business. - Oh, yes?

The usual line is to say you're a talent scout from a movie company.

- Now why do you want her address? - Oh, purely a personal matter.

You know Jimmy Jefferson?

Yes, the name's familiar, who is he?

He was a boyfriend of hers, he's dead.

I have something of his I want to give her.

All right.

Sorry to be difficult, but you know how it is.

She lives in Sutherndown Court, Sloane Street, 78, top floor.

78, Sutherndown Court. Thanks.

If I wasn't too busy, I'd ask her to do this for me.

- Yes? - Miss Worth?

Yes.

May I talk to you for a moment?

- Not if you're selling anything. - No, I'm not.

- Jimmy was a friend of mine. - Which Jimmy?

Jefferson, the group captain.

Oh, won't you come in, please?

- Excuse me. - Of course.

Hello? Yes, Natalie speaking.

Yes.

Yes.

I see. Thank you very much. Goodbye.

What can I do for you, Mr...

Russell, ex-flight sergeant Fred Russell.

Jimmy was my squadron commander.

Ah, yes. Won't you sir down?

I've been away for a couple of years...

I've only just heard about Jimmy.

I wondered what happened and if there's anything I can do.

Why come to me? I didn't know him that well.

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you were a great friend.

No.

I went out with him a couple of times that's all.

I see, I see, I must have got things mixed up.

What did you really come to see me for, Mr. Russell?

What do you mean?

That phone call just now came from Tony Stevenson.

You told him you had something of Jimmy's for me.

I see.

Well, as you're being frank with me, I might as well be frank with you.

I never met Jimmy Jefferson.

I had a slight acquaintance with his father...

...in prison.

How cozy.

And what's this got to do with me?

He left me these.

Well, that was thoughtful of him.

But I still don't understand why you've come to me.

Jefferson senior got away with 20.000 pounds.

Neither the police nor anyone else have been able to trace it.

I believe these keys are the answer.

And?

If you could help me in any way,

I'd show my gratitude financially.

But that would be dishonest.

If you find the money, you'd have to return it to the police.

Aren't you being a bit dishonest about some things, Miss Nora Wiggins?

There's nothing dishonest in changing one's name.

Specially if you've been christened Nora Wiggins.

I see what you mean.

So you can't help me.

No, Mr. Russell, I can't.

And even if I could, I wouldn't.

- Good morning. - That's all right.

I might have known.

I thought I'd take you out to lunch.

Chicken. And it's cooked this time.

Aren't you going to ask me about Natalie Worth?

I'm not particularly interested unless you've found out something important.

She's beautiful, the most gorgeous figure and a perfect complexion.

How nice for you.

And I suppose she's got big, blue innocent eyes as well.

Not blue, and not innocent, she's far too sophisticated for that.

Just give me the vital statistics and let's get to the point.

Oh, I should say about 34-22-34, but that's only a guess, you understand.

Take a tape measure next time, you might as well be accurate.

Did you find out anything important?

She has a nice flat. Milk?

No, thank you, I've got some shopping to do.

Too bad.

Before you give me today's brush-off,

where can I find Jefferson's car?

I haven't the slightest idea. It was sold before he went to prison.

Who to?

Filkins e Salisbury, that was the garage he used.

I'll trace it through them.

Thanks for the use of the dining-car.

Good afternoon, sir. Mr. Sidney Barber?

That is so, what can I do for you?

Are you the owner of car ORW120?

Anything wrong?

I'm a police officer, sir.

I'm afraid your car has been reported as being in a dangerous condition.

What absolute nonsense. My car is in immaculate condition both inside and out.

- May I have a look, sir? - If you insist. This way.

I was taking it out anyway.

Call that in dangerous condition?

Very nice, sir. But appearances can be deceptive.

May I see the logbook.

If you must.

It's in my desk in the lounge.

That was quick.

Why, particularly I know exactly where to lay my hands on it.

In the box file under L for logbook.

I see you bought this car from a Mr. William Jefferson.

Did you know him personally?

I did not. I bought it through a garage.

If he had tried to sell it to me personally, I should have said no.

The fellow was a crook. He went to prison, you know.

I can tell a crook at a glance.

Thank you.

Is there anything else you'd like to see, officer?

Were there any of Jefferson's possessions in the car when you bought it?

None, I'm glad to say.

Very nice, sir.

I've never seen a car in better condition considering its age.

May I ask, officer, who reported my car as being in a dangerous condition?

I'm afraid I'm not permitted to say, sir.

Was it by any chance a Major Coates?

Major Coates?

You shouldn't have asked me that question, sir.

Just as I thought.

Oh, by the way,

would you give me the name of the garage where you bought the car?

Certainly, at Filkins and Salisbury on the bypass.

I'm going that way, can I give you a lift?

- Oh, that's very kind of you, sir. - Not at all.

Very kind indeed, in the circumstances.

Hello, sir. Any luck?

- Luck? Oh, no, he didn't sell. - I didn't think he would.

There's not a better-kept car in the district.

Funny, old man Jefferson was just the same. Couldn't bear to see a mark on it.

Did he ever leave anything in the glove compartments?

No, sir, he was far too methodical for that sort of thing.

You're sure there was nothing in the car when you sold it to Mr. Barber?

Yes, quite sure.

We had it in here for a week after the accident.

We had to respray it twice before he was satisfied.

That's when he asked us to sell it.

Thanks.

What accident?

Oh, nothing very serious.

Ran into his garden gate, something like that.

Gave it a right proper bash.

Funny, because Mr. Jefferson was usually a careful sort of driver.

When did it happen?

Oh, I can't remember, it was a couple of years ago anyway.

Could you look up the date?

Blimey, mate, I'm on a job here.

Could you look up the date?

Yeah, I can look up the date.

It was towards the end of the year.

October, November, I think.

Yeah, it was towards the end of the year.

Are you a private eye or something?

Something like that.

Here we are, Jefferson.

Beat out a pair of sidewings, respray signalers,

Rewire side light and provide new glass on door.

- From the 10th. - Tenth of June. Thanks.

Oh, Hello, sir. Can I help you?

Back numbers for June, two years ago, please.

Certainly.

Thanks.

Found what you wanted, sir?

Could be, could be.

- Have you got a license for that thing? - You're still the funny man, eh?

- Alright, give. - Give what?

The keys, what do you think?

We aren't figuring to pay this time either.

All right.

And to save you the trouble.

To Jefferson's house,

his son's flat,

cocktail cabinet,

desk,

safe deposit box...

...and car keys.

Oh, and the key ring with my compliments.

You can keep that as a memento.

You find anything?

If I had, I'd be sunning it in the South of France,

not sitting here with mugs like you.

This is where you get out.

Go join the pigeons!

Remember me, the man with the keys?

Well, I haven't got them anymore..

- What happened? - Just imagine, I was robbed.

Are you joking?

Some former acquaintances relieved me of them.

- I could do with a drink. - Help yourself, it's in the sideboard.

Thanks.

Did you know that Jefferson was in a car accident two years ago?

He couldn't have been, he would have told me about it.

On the fourth of June if my calculations are correct.

They're not, he wasn't even in the country. He was abroad convalescing.

I can give you the exact dates if you like.

He got back from Majorca on the tenth...

...and returned to work the following day.

Someone else must have smashed his car up for him.

Oh, he was much too proud of it to let anyone else drive.

Not even his son?

Least of all his son. Jimmy was far too reckless.

Besides, he'd lost his license.

- Disqualified? - A year. Drunken driving.

They managed to keep it out of the newspapers...

...because of his war record.

- Hm, this is beginning to add up. - What do you mean?

You're not the only one who makes notes.

At 5 o'clock in the morning of the fourth of June, a road sweeper was killed...

...by a hit-and-run driver in Hampstead.

I don't get the connection.

Hampstead is midway between Jefferson's house and his son's flat in Mayfair.

Are you suggesting Jimmy was responsible?

Exactly, and Daddy covered up for his boy hero.

He could have done that, too. Jimmy was his whole world.

But it still doesn't account for the twenty thousand.

- Blackmail would. - No, it wasn't blackmail.

That was the first thing the police suggested.

But he said no, and they believed him.

Of course they believed him, he was respectable and honest.

There was no reason to blackmail him.

And no one suspected that the famous war ace...

...might have been a very naughty boy.

Killing a man while disqualified from driving...

...and probably drunk at the same time.

He'd have got ten years.

All right, suppose Jefferson was blackmailed.

Who by?

I don't know, but I'm going to find out.

And he's going to pay me every penny of that twenty grand.

I'm beginning to understand now why Jefferson left you the keys.

You're cold-blooded, ruthless and determined.

You thought that it would lead you to the money.

And so did he. But he also knew you'd find out the truth.

It still doesn't give me the blackmailer's name.

And if you find him, are you going to turn him over to the police?

The police?

Your Mr. Jefferson wouldn't like that.

That's why he left me the keys, instead of a signed statement to the police.

He didn't want the whole world to know that Group Captain Jimmy Jefferson...

...was a heel as well as a hero.

But you must tell the police.

Anyway, we've got to find him first.

I don't know how you're going to do that now that you've lost the keys.

They've told us everything they had to say.

The car keys tell about the accident.

And the key to Jimmy's flat show that he was a heavy drinker.

How do you mean?

Well, he was drunk in that photograph with the girl.

And to prove it, his cabinet was full of booze.

Yes, and what about the newspaper cutting in the safe deposit box?

Why did he want you to know the exact dates on which he took the money?

Because they were probably the dates he paid the proceeds to the blackmailer.

- And the keys to his house? - I don't know.

They probably got swept away when the new tenants moved in.

Can I see that key ring?

You won't learn anything from that. Even the compass is broken.

Yes, well that's the whole point.

Mr. Jefferson wasn't the sort of man to carry something around that doesn't work.

The needle's deliberately stuck at northwest.

I wonder if that could mean anything.

It's the part of London he came from.

Not northwest, honey. NW.

Hello, Miss Wiggins.

- What do you want? - A word in your ear.

Excuse me a minute, darling, will you?

How dare you barge in here.

As far as I'm concerned, anything you've got to say will have to wait.

Not as far as I'm concerned.

Natalie, is this fellow annoying you?

No, darling, I'll be with you in a minute. Promise.

Well?

Where can we talk privately?

Nowhere.

Unless you want to dance.

Nice place you've got here.

Elegant, tasteful, expensive.

- Who pays the bills? - Just me.

How about William Jefferson?

What about him?

- You got twenty thousand out of him. - Don't be ridiculous.

Want to know the dates?

Five thousand on July 7.

Two on July 22.

- Six thousand on September 14. - That's not true.

Oh, yes it is, honey.

And blackmail is the dirtiest crime in the calendar.

It's not what you think.

He was just a dear friend.

He gave me the money.

Look, honey, I wasn't born yesterday.

You were with his son the night he knocked down the road sweeper and killed him.

I don't know what you're talking about.

The police will if I tell them.

I didn't know you were on such friendly terms with the police.

I'm not, but I have to think of my future.

And yours.

Did you blackmail the gallant group captain as well?

- No, it wouldn't have worked. - Why, didn't he have any money?

It wouldn't have been any use. They'd have killed me.

I'm not surprised.

So he didn't know you were squeezing the life right out of his father.

Well, now you know all about me.

What are you going to do about it?

Any suggestions?

I might have.

I'll get you a drink. What would you like?

I have expensive tastes. Champagne.

With brandy? It's got an extra kick in it.

With brandy.

Do I know you?

- No. - I'd like to.

Blow.

Never thought of going into partnership?

Never.

Sometimes it's the only way.

You dance very well for a crook.

You too.

Are you enjoying yourself?

What do you think?

This is the first time I've held a woman in my arms for two and a half years.

You find me attractive, don't you?

Hadn't we better talk business?

Let's sit down. Get it over with.

How much of that twenty thousand have you left?

None.

I had it two years ago.

You couldn't have spent it that quick.

I have, darling.

I also have expensive tastes.

Not that expensive.

Se for yourself.

I'm in the red.

Natalie Worth, 125 pounds overdrawn.

How much has Nora Wiggins in her bank?

She's the same person, darling, remember?

If we're going to be partners, we might as well be honest with each other.

All right.

And Miss Nora Wiggins has a credit of only... 1.500?

You see? I've spent it.

Or invested it.

We're going to see your bank manager in the morning, he'll know exactly where you stand.

- How much do you want? - I haven't decided yet.

Amusing situation, isn't it?

Blackmailing a blackmailer.

- How about 20.000 for a start? - Get out of here.

You won't get one penny out of me.

Mind if I use the phone?

- Nine, nine... - No!

You'll have 5.000 in the morning.

As a first installment, okay.

That'll give you time to settle your affairs.

You should get 10.000 for this flat.

I wouldn't like you to be late on your second installment.

- Give... - I'll look after this.

You won't be traveling anywhere for a while.

I'll meet you at your bank 10:30 in the morning.

Phone them and tell them we're coming. Then they can get the money counted.

Thanks for the party.

Hope you didn't wait up for me.

I have better things to do. Sleep, for example.

I've been working.

Some of your work is still on your face.

Did you find anything else?

Jefferson can rest in peace.

Natalie Worth.

What are you going to do?

She's going to pay back everything with interest...

...to me.

I was hoping you wouldn't go through with that part.

That's what Jefferson wanted. That's why he chose me, wasn't it?

It's getting late. You can sleep on the divan if you want to.

Thanks.

I thought you'd be pleased everything turned out as he planned.

It isn't as I planned.

Wait here, I shan't be long.

- Everything arranged? - Yes.

Good morning, Miss Wiggins.

We have your money for you, it will be debited to your deposit account.

Thank you.

You just have to write out a check and make it out to cash.

Oh, yes.

I'm Miss Wiggins' partner.

Congratulations, sir.

We ran into some unexpected expenses.

Credit squeeze, eh?

I quite understand, sir.

I've had it made up all in fives.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Five thousand.

It's been checked and rechecked, but if you'd like to count it yourself...

That won't be necessary.

Nora Wiggins?

- Yes? - I'm a police officer.

I have reason to believe that you can help us with inquiries we're making...

...concerning the late William Jefferson.

You dirty little rat!

Even guys like me don't like blackmailers.

Thanks, Russell.

You'll probably get a reward for this.

Ha! That'll be the day.

You surprise me.

I thought you'd settle for the money.

I surprise myself.

I decided to settle for the girl instead.

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