Original subtitles

Oh, no. I couldn't possibly go out that far.

I told you, I-

Cut!

Oh, I'm sorry, Val. I'm frightfully tired.

But, Shelah, we've been in Honolulu a week and haven't done two days' work.

I know.

I'll work as late as you wish tomorrow, but I can't go on now.

Don't ask me, please.

All right. 8:00 in the morning, and don't be late.

Oh, thanks, Val.

You know what's really the matter with her, don't you?

She has an engagement with that Alanjaynes she met on the boat.

- Is she gonna marry that guy? - I don't know.

- What time did Tarneverro say to be there? - 4:00.

Oh, hurry up, Anna. Get me out of this.

- Hi,julie. - Hello, there.

Hello.

- Where is Shelah? In her dressing room? - Yes.

Hey, what's the idea? I haven't seen you yet today.

- No, you can't till I've seen Shelah. - Ah, forget Shelah for a while.

Take a moment to enjoy the palms of paradise.

- Save that gag for the tourists. - I'm sick of the tourists.

I want to sell Honolulu to you.

Hello,julie.Well,what are you doing out here?

I thinkl have a little surprise for you. Look.

That's no surprise to me, dear. I sent for him.

- Shelah, all the way from Hollywood? - Yes, all the way from Hollywood.

I want his advice. I need him now more than I ever needed him in all my life.

- You mean about marrying Alan? - Yes.

Oh, darling, can't you even get married without asking Tarneverro?

- You simply don't like him. - It isn't that. I'm afraid of him.

- Sometimes I think he has you completely under his influence. - Oh, nonsense.

He's never given me anything but the very best of advice.

IH/IePju/ie?

Is that that long, slim press agent of yours?

Oh, he isn't a press agent, Sheiah. He's the

publicity director of the whole island...

and the Rotary Club and the chamber of commerce and everything.

No, really? Well, you're not in love with him, are you?

- Oh, no. How could you say such a thing? - [Man jju/xle!

- Yes, Mr. Bradshaw. - I'm coming.

Darling, remember, you're having friends for dinner.

So please don't let Tarneverro upset you. Promise me?

You're a sweet child,julie, but there are some

things you know absolutely nothing about.

And Tarneverro is one of them.

Now let's not talk about it anymore. You go home and worry about the dinner tonight.

- Can you see me now, sweetheart? - Shh!

Don't let Shelah hear you call me that. She'll

think it pretty sudden forjust one week.

She's only known Alanjaynes a week. Besides, what do I care about her?

I care. Things would have been pretty tough for me ifit hadn't been for Shelah.

Yeah, listen. I just thought of another swell slogan.

- Don't dream about a dream. Own one. - You and your slogans.

- What does that one mean? - That one means you...

- in a sweet little bungalow nestling under two mortgages. - Oh,jimmy.

These are sad occasions, aren't they, Alan? Last rides.

You know, Shelah, this doesn't have to be our last ride.

- But you're sailing at midnight. - I know, and I want you to sail with me.

What about my picture? I must finish that.

Oh, never mind the picture.

Let's get married this afternoon. And then we can talk about what we'll do.

Darling, I don't even know that we can get married at all.

But if we can, I promise to tell you tonight before you sail.

But- But if you can tell me tonight, why can't you tell me now?

There's a perfectly good reason.

Look here. This appointment at the hotel...

that hasn't anything to do with your not marrying me, has it?

It has a lot to do with it.

G;

Call for Mr. Tarneverro, please.

Call for Mr. Tarneverro, please.

Call for Mr. Tarneverro, please.

Call for Mr. Tarneverro, please.

Call for Mr. Tarneverro, please.

They're paging you.

Chinese merchant to see you at the desk, sir.

- Chinese merchant? - Yes, sir.

Strange. You will excuse me.

Well, we'll see you later on.

- Clue! - Clue? What case?

- No case,just clue. - Shh.

I'm pretending to be Chinese merchant.

- Do not mention police. Go away. - You want me to investigate?

Yes. Take streetcar. Go far away.

Investigate there long time.

And remember, wages of stupidity is hunt for new job.

- Oh, I understand. - Thank you so much.

Havel pleasure of meeting Tarneverro the great?

Lifter of veils, peeker into mystery of future?

You have.

Like shadow follows man, so fame has followed you from Hollywood.

Thanks. And you are-

Alas, mouse cannot cast shadow like elephant.

Oh.

I am humbly insignificant Chinese merchant...

assailed by many doubts.

Chinese merchant?

You have flattered me by calling me a “lifter of veils.“

Allow me to lift yours, uh, shall I say, “Captain”?

No. No.

Inspector Chan, Honolulu Police.

Your business with me?

Uh, rumor announce you have been sightseeing in, uh-

in... crystal globe?

- Yes, but not professionally. - Ah, most happy.

Because supernatural powers of fortune-tellers...

make very bad smell in nostrils of Honolulu.

Perhaps after all, my psychic powers may not be any more supernatural than yours.

We are both detectives. You look backward. I look forward.

Possible.

But it was not psychic powers told you I'm police officer.

But, uh, pinholes of badge recently removed, huh?

Quite right.

Such skill as yours should be at service of public.

You flatter me.

No, no. Hollywood is famous furnisher of mysteries.

- Cases amazingly interesting. - Any particular case?

Ah, yes. Murder of handsome-faced actor.

Denny Mayo. Dead now three years.

Whole world ask questions.

nothing.

Perhaps, uh, fortune-teller could do better, eh?

Possibly.

Yes. Always harder to keep murder secret...

than for egg to bounce on sidewalk.

You will pardon me. I have an appointment.

Eh?

- Not professional. - Thank you so much.

Good-bye, darling. I shan't be long.

- Come quite early for dinner before the others, will you? - I'll be hours early.

- Good-bye. - Good-bye.

Come in. Ah.

Oh, Tarneverro. What a relief to find you here.

- I knew I could depend on you. - Always.

Oh, I have so much to tell you. On the boat-

Wait. Don't tell me. Let me tell you.

You've helped me so many times. Do you think you can help me now?

- I simply must- -l try.

Sit here.

Now, look deep.

Think.

Think of the matter that troubles you.

I have a very important decision to make. Now listen-

Wait.

I see a man, wealthy, attractive.

You stand with him at the rail of a ship.

He asks you a question.

Something stops your answer.

- You love him. - Oh, I do.

I do love him, Tarneverro. I wanna say yes.

I want some happiness. I think I've earned a little-

But you fear something.

Perhaps something in the past.

- No, no! - Yes.

I see-

I see-

How long ago?

Oh, it was something that happened three years ago injune.

I see newspaper headlines around the startled world.

Police courts, investigation.

Innocent names dishonored. Public officials disgraced! You silent-

Oh, no! Stop, stop! I shouldn't have come!

- Tell me! - No, I can't. I'm afraid.

Oh, will you tell me or must I tell you?

Oh, please, please!

I see a dead man slumped over a desk. A lifeless arm hangs at his side.

- Denny Mayo! - Oh, wait!

I'll tell you.

Look! Can anyone be out there?

No.

There is no one. Why?

Oh.

I had a feeling someone else was listening to us.

No, no. We are... absolutely alone.

Go on.

Well...

I was in Denny Mayo's last three pictures.

I fell madly in love with him.

I was in his house that night he was murdered.

- Hello, darling. - Hello.

Shelah.

You've been crying. What's happened?

- Oh, nothing. - Can't you tell me?

Is it something about Alan?

Yes. I can't marry him and I've got to tell him.

Why cawtyou?

Shelah, did Tarneverro advise you not to-

Oh, pleasejulie, leave me alone.

Shelah, pull yourself together, please.

You know you want to look your best for the Ballous tonight.

Yes, I know. I'll be all right, dear.

Nowyou run along. I wanna be alone.

All right, darling. jimmy and I are going for a swim.

- What do you want? - Well, these flowers just came.

Well, put them there.

What's the matter with you?

Nothing.

1313, please.

The Royal Theatre. I'd like to speak to Mr. Robert Fyfe.

Yes, the actor.

- What's the matter, Anna? - Nothing.

Well, something's happened. You look as if you'd seen a ghost.

You're not happy here, Anna.

Let's leave. Go somewhere else.

Oh,jessop, please, we've settled all that...

and you promised you wouldn't bring it up again.

I don't wanna hurt you, but... I don't love you.

But I love you, and you're in trouble.

There isn't anything in the world I wouldn't do to help you.

- G,"

Tarneverro, I'd like a word with you.

Excuse me, please.

- What's the trouble? - My name isjaynes. Alanjaynes.

I want you to explain why you advised Shelah Fane not to marry me.

Sony. I never discuss what goes on at my readings.

- You'll discuss this, you cheap faker. - Please!

- We're in a public place. - I don't care where we are.

Aren't you being a bit silly, Mnjaynes?

A thousand pardons.

Assault and battery not permitted without license from boxing commission.

lust who do you-

Oh. I offended the young man quite unintentionally.

By the way, Inspector, how do you plan to spend the evening?

I attend Rotary Club banquet here at hotel.

Good. Then you'll be here for some time.

Terribly possible. Very few after-dinner speeches...

equipped with self-stopper.

- I may have a very important message for you tonight. - What message?

Would you be surprised if I should ask you to arrest a murderer?

No. All foxes come at last to fur store.

- What murderer? - No.

I mustn't say too much. There is many a slip.

You quench fire of my curiosity with handful of straw.

Nu due'.!

- What? - Took long ride on streetcar. Nothing.

- Kashimo, do me a favor? - Yes.

Spend more time hunting for nothing to do.

I just thought of a swell slogan for a dentist. How's this?

- The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but

the tooth. - Oh,jimmy, that's terrible.

- Lunch! - We're gonna be late.

Hurry UP-

- Don't do that! - Come on!

G,"

Listen.

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Oh,jimmy, isn't it sweet of those youngsters?

Who are they?

- Some high school children that have come to serenade Shelah. - Oh.

Hurry up. Come on. We're gonna be awfully late.

Oh, hello.

Hello. How you been?

- Sorry we're late, Rita. - You must have had a hard time finding the water.

- Is that necessary, Van? - Oh, you.

A toast to our absent hostess.

- Where's Shelah? Isn't she down yet? - The old Hollywood complex.

She's waiting to make a grand entrance.

I think she's in the pavilion.

- Come on,jimmy. Let's get her. - You bet.

The last time we waited for Shelans entrance was at Denny Mayds, wasn't it?

- Now see here, Van, if you're going to- - Don't even breathe Denny's name.

If you do, Wilkie will start throwing things.

Oh,jaynes. Why don't you join us?

Thank you. I will.

- Better late than never. - Come on, Shelah. The stage is all set.

I'll go in and escort her.

- Don't. Don't go in there. - Why not? What's the matter?

- Let's go back. - Let me go.

Don't.julie!

Shelah? Shelah!

Shelah.

Speak to me. yummy'.!

Come away, dear.

There's nothing we can do here.

Wait. Take that emerald ring off her finger.

We mustn't do that. What for?

Don't ask any questions. Take it quick before someone sees it.

- Butjulie- - Hurry, hurry! Give it to me!

Shelah!

So the pompous hotel clerk says to me, “You can't go upstairs without being announced.

Is Mrs. Smith expecting you?“

And I said, “Listen. Mrs. Smith was expecting me before I was born.

Mrs. Smith is my mother.“

Rita.

Look atjulie! What's happened?

- Shelah's dead. - What did you say?

She's been murdered.

She's out in the pavilion. Don't go out there. Don't anybody go out there.

I'm gonna notify the police.

Ifany messages come for me, I shall be back about 11:00.

Very well, Mr. Tarneverro.

Hello there, Inspector. Have you finished your dinner?

No. I am rudely wrenched away by important business.

- Oh, that's interesting. - Yes, very interesting.

Miss Shelah Fane was just now murdered in her home.

Shelah? That's impossible.

You werejust now on your way to her house?

Yes, of course.

- You will honor me by riding with me? - Oh, certainly.

She always came to me with her troubles.

This afternoon she confessed to me she had been madly in love with Denny Mayo.

She was in his house the night he died.

She saw him killed, and never dared to tell...

because it would have wrecked her career.

Why did she suddenly change mind about keeping secret?

Because she had fallen in love withjaynes and hesitated to marry him...

and perhaps drag him through unpleasant publicity later.

- Did she name murderer? - No.

But she did tell me he was at this moment in Honolulu.

I'm certain she would have revealed his name tonight.

She was murdered because she knew who killed Denny Mayo.

Possible motive.

May I askyour, uh, continued assistance?

Sometimes very difficult to pick up pumpkin with one finger.

Have you been driving long?

No. At first I'm pretty bad driver.

But now me and road turn corner same time.

Stabbed to heart.

Orchids torn from dress.

Crushed angrily under feet.

Pin is missing.

Evidence of a struggle.

Possibly.

The wristwatch is smashed.

It establishes the time of the murder.

Maybe.

Fresh footprints.

Most unfashionable hole in one shoe.

Fortune could not have smiled on owner.

That is important, that the motive after all was robbeiy.

- Have you changed mind about motive? - Not at all.

I merely suggest we should keep our minds open.

Yes. Excellent idea.

This is a confounded outrage!

Thisjap has locked all the doors on us!

- Look here. You can't hold us prisoners! - Yes, can. Orders.

I'll have this Chinese detective thrown off the force for this.

This is exceptional occasion, Mr. Ballou.

There is old saying:

“Death is a black camel...

that kneels unbidden at every gate.“

Tonight, black camel has knelt here.

Please forgive overzealous assistant.

Miss Fane asked me to give you this as soon as you came.

Oh, thank you.

Please, this may give information we seek.

- What'; happened? - Lights!

I'll get the lights.

Overwhelmed with regret.

Important part of letter seems to be absent.

- Search everyone. - Why?

Man clever enough to do that trick...

too clever to keep letter on person.

I am not in mood tonight for turning other cheek.

But will return assault with compound battery.

You are butler?

When did you last see Miss Fane?

About a quarter of 8:00 when she came downstairs to meet Mnjaynes.

Did you notice anything peculiar in her behavior?

- Not this evening. - But some other time?

This morning I found her crying in her room over a man's photograph.

Ah! Kashimo.

- Clue? - Yes.

Go to Miss Fane's room.

Looks for man's photograph.

You will show him, please?

Just a momentjessop. Inspector, if you don't mind, I'd like to-

You are?

I lived with Miss Fane. She took care of me.

I was with Miss O'Neil, Inspector. We were in swimming when- when it happened.

Whatjewelry did she wear tonight?

Just a wristwatch and some bracelets.

Oh, and a diamond pin that I fastened her orchids with.

The missing pin!

Orchids? From who?

They were from her ex-husband.

- Ah, an ex-husband. - Yes.

I should like to see him.

He's playing at the Royal Theatre. I'll phone.

- I'll phone. - Thank you so much.

Miss Fane wore otherjewelry tonight?

No, nothing else.

I thinkyou're mistaken, Missjulie.

She also wore her large emerald ring.

- You are positive? - Yes, sir.

That points again to the robbery motive.

- Do you have to do all this? - Orders.

That'll be all, Miss Dixon. Thank you so much.

This is very interesting.

Mr. Ballou, you, your wife, Mr. van Horn...

and Miss Dixon were all in Hollywood then when Denny Mayo was murdered.

- You all knew him well. -j ust a minute, Mr. Too-soon, or whatever your name is.

I want to remind you that we're concerned here with the Shelah Fane murder...

and not the Denny Mayo scandal.

And if you want to keep us here, I suggest you confine your investigations...

to what we are here for.

Nevertheless, I believe the two cases are connected.

You are here in this picture with Miss Fane. And you were a friend of Denny Mayo.

I deny that. I was never his friend.

You were a guest in his home many times eating his food and drinking his liquors.

Yet you say you were not his friend! How do you account for that?

Well, that's an old Hollywood custom.

And what is it your business if he was? I'm with you, van Horn.

Let's stand pat and answer no more questions.

That's a go.

- No more answers. - You are all suspects.

Clue!

Thank you, Kashimo.

Look for footprints under window of pavilion.

May lead man.

I'll tell you something you ought to know, teacher, if you let us go home.

- Do, please. - I saw a man in a heavy overcoat.

He was running from the pavilion...

and he had a red streak across his shirtfront that was probably blood.

Oh. So, man here tonight we have not seen.

- Oh, an overcoat on a hot night like this. - A big one.

That's right, my dear. You stick to your story...

only why not make it a good one?

- Inspector? - Yes.

- You need a lie detector. - Lie detector?

Yes. It's an invention that detects instantly when anyone is telling a lie.

Oh, I see. You mean a wife. I have one.

Do you know whose photograph this is?

No, I don't. But maybe I can tell if you put them all together.

Look here, Inspector. I haven't time to sit around for Chinese picture puzzles.

- My ship sails at midnight. - You are rejected suitor.

But I've given you an airtight alibi.

Sorry. But alibi have habit of disappearing like hole in water.

- Clue! - Kashimo, you are zebra.

- Zebra? What you mean? - Sport model jackass!

- Yes, but clue. Clue. Man on beach. - Get.

- You mean “get out“? - No, get man.

Thank you.

Part of photograph seem absent.

Must be very important.

So sorry. Cook announces strike.

No dinner. Too late.

But those who wish coffee can have in dining room.

Will suggest everybody partake. It will make answering questions easier.

Even bagpipe will not speak when stomach is empty.

- Oh, I don't think I care for any, baby. - Oh, come on.

- Please. - Oh, I guess I will.

Oh! There's the man I saw!

Please, pardon my attire.

I am playing a French ambassador, and I camejust as I left the stage...

the moment I got your message.

You are former husband ofShelah Fane?

Yes, I am Robert Fyfe.

When was last time you saw former wife?

Seven years ago, in New York.

Is that truth? Very last time?

Of course.

Strange. Tonight, honorable lady saw you running from pavilion.

Even mistaking red ribbon on shirt for blood.

Can you explain?

Yes, I can explain.

May I speak to you privately, Inspector?

Please.

And HOW, Mr. Hie?

- Did you know Miss Fane, Inspector? - I had not pleasure.

She was a remarkable girl, aflame with life.

No other woman ever meant anything after Shelah left me.

-I understand. - When I heard she was in Honolulu...

I-I sent her flowers with a message.

The moment she got them, she called me on the telephone.

I was at the theater.

Apparently dressed and ready for your role?

Quite right. I came as quickly as possible.

And you reached here when?

Five minutes before 8:00.

Shelah met me on the lawn and went to the pavilion.

I was nervous about the time. That's why I know exactly.

And then?

Then she asked me if I still cared for her.

I told her I-l adore her.

I took her in my arms. We kissed.

Then I told herl would return after the show was over and hurried away.

It was then four minutes past 8:00.

I checked it carefully because I was late.

And, uh, what time did you arrive back in theater?

Five minutes late. The stage manager spoke to me about it.

I see.

Those few minutes with Shelah may prove embarrassing to me.

But I saw her again before she died.

I am not sorry.

It's late, Inspector...

and it occurred to me you might need some stimulant yourself.

Thank you so much. Uh, remain, please.

- Mr. Fyfe? - No, thank you.

What do you want me for? You can't arrest a man for nothing.

Yes, can. Clue.

Psst! Clue!

- Clue? - Same shoes.

- Who areyou? - The name might be Smith.

- Might also bejones? - I prefer Smith.

Look! Clue in pocket.

“Temple bronze medal.

“Third prize, landscape in oil.

Pennsylvania Academy of Arts.“

I see I shall have to confess.

- Yes, I'm a painter. - Oh.

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

- How do you do? - Uh, mayl inconvenience you, Mr. Smith?

Oh, thanks.

Oh, uh, please.

Were you on beach tonight?

You found my footprints. I dare say I was.

They're a shocking bad pair of shoes, aren't they?

What time were you on beach?

My friend, you embarrass me.

If you will take a stroll down a certain street in this city...

you will see my watch hanging in a pawnshop window.

Hmm. I often look at it myself.

No matter. You-You were on beach?

- I was. It's my temporary hotel. - Mmm.

But tonight when I got here, there was a light in the pavilion...

and I heard voices inside.

Voices? Whose voices?

A man's and a woman's.

L-I peeked in and-and got a good look at the man.

Well, there he is. That's the fellow.

I haven't seen a ribbon like that since our ambassador invited me to dinner in Paris.

- You know, it was a most interesting evening- - You heard, uh, conversation?

Yes. They were talking fast.

- Uh, what about? - Well, I heard her tell him-

Drop it!

I can put an end to this investigation.

- I killed Shelah Fane.

Please!

- You killed Shelah Fane? - I did.

For what reason?

I wanted her to come back to me.

I begged and pleaded with her. She wouldn't listen.

She laughed at me. She drove me to it.

She made me kill her.

There you are. That clears me. I want to get that boat.

- I want to get away from here. - Impossible!

But I've got to go. Can't you understand? Do you realize what it means...

to remain here listening to this talk about the girl I'd hoped to marry?

Very sorry, Mrjaynes, but you cannot leave at present.

You say you left here four minutes past 8:00?

Yes, I did.

You had already killed Shelah Fane and were back at theater 2O minutes past 8:00?

- Yes, I told you all that. - You have witness?

- Yes. - Yet, at 8:12...

Shelah Fane was seen alive and well.

If you arrived back at theater at 8:20...

it could not be possible for you to be here at 8:12.

Journey takes 15 minutes.

How do you know Miss Fane was alive at that time?

Chinese cook, Wong...

talk with deceased lady at 8:12 about lateness of dinner.

Ofall persons in this room...

you are only one who could not have committed murder.

You mean to sayyou're gonna hold us all?

No, no, no. You may go.

But you cannot leave island without permission of police.

You are all under unhappy suspicion.

What rot. We can't all be guilty.

Your theory's full of holes. It won't hold water.

Sponge is full of holes. Sponge holds water.

- Oh, come on, Rita. - Thanks for the pleasant evening.

If I were a dose of poison, I'd give myself to you.

Thank you so much.

Gentlemen...

you are two biggest liars in Honolulu.

You may also go.

I shall know where to find you when I want you?

Of course.

My address is “Sandy spot, any beach, Honolulu.“

Why did you let Smith and Fyfe go?

Between them they hold a secret.

Way to find rabbit's residence...

is to turn rabbit loose and watch.

The murderefs name?

Look.

Always happens.

When conscience tries to speak, telephone out of order.

I know how fond you were ofShelah, but you're making a mistake.

You're keeping something from Inspector Chan that you ought to tell him.

- What makes you say that? - Why, I know you are.

Well, I'm not. You don't know anything of the sort.

How dare you say that!

G;

- What about that emerald ring? - The ring?

- Well, what about it? - You had it on your finger.

When Inspector Chan asked Anna about it, I saw

you turn the stone so it wouldn't be seen.

- Where is it now? - I haven't got it.

I don't know anything about it, and I wish you'd please go home.

- Why? - 'Cause I'm tired- very tired.

All right, I'll go. But I'm coming back here tomorrow.

This is the time in your life when you need advice from a good sensible person.

- I know it,jimmy. - All right then, I'll give it to you.

G,"

- Prodigal return. - Oh!

I knew you'd come back. Where have you been?

There's- There's no time for that, milady. I'm selling a picture.

Wonderful!

Then you can buy me new dresses and beads and bracelets and everything.

- Well-Well, a few. - Oh, and what picture?

Yours- the one I gave you.

Oh, no, no. You wouldn't take that away from me.

I'll paint you another one. I'll paint you another one tomorrow.

But how do you know he will like it?

He'll buy it whether he likes it or not to keep me from talking.

- What do you mean coming to my hotel? - I knew you'd want to see me.

I didn't wanna see you in a public place- a hotel where everybody knows me.

You should've had better sense!

I'm sorry, but you know it's pretty important.

- Come over here! - All right.

I wish you wouldn't talk like that.

I assure you, it isn't blackmail. It's merely that I thought...

you might welcome the opportunity of becoming a patron of the arts.

If I refuse the honor?

Then I shall feel it my duty to tell the police...

when I was outside that pavilion window I heard Shelah Fane-

Never mind. What's the price?

I'm sorry. I hate to have to do this.

But it's my only chance of getting back to the mainland.

- Shall we say... $500? - 500-

Look here. You are not dealing with a millionaire.

I am an actor on salary.

I'll give you 1 O0 now and 200 next week. And that's my limit.

Thanks.

- Oh, dear. - Get inside.

- Oh. - That's all right.

- Let me help you. - I'll manage. I'll manage. Oh.

Oh.

Oh, Pop.

So, you have found report card from school at last, huh?

Mmm. Teacher say you are always at bottom of class.

- Can't you find better place? - No, Pop. All the other places are taken.

That is no excuse.

- Oh, baloney. - Hmm? Baloney?

Oh, Pa, who killed Shelah Fane?

Yes, Pop. Tell us.

Come on.

I have told you all many time now I do not know.

[Son jAw, we don? believe you.

Aw, that's a lot of applesauce. Come on, Pop. Spill the beans.

Yeah!

Baloney, applesauce, beans.

One would think you all took lessons in grocery store instead of at school.

- Good-bye, Mother. - Good-bye!

I am gratefully retreating from bosom of honorable family...

to peace and quiet of murder case.

- New murder this morning? - No. Same one.

- Where we go first? - To public library.

- Clue? - No.

But it might be well to know names of all persons...

mentioned in, uh, Denny Mayo murder.

- Case finished? - Finished.

Secret of this case harder to determine than alley cat's grandfather.

- Thinkwe make mistake? - Who can say?

Even wisest man sometimes mistake bumblebee for blackberry.

Oh.

I got idea. What you gonna do in library?

- Read newspapers. - Huh.

Thinkyou're gonna catch him that way?

Kashimo, I despair trying to make you smart man.

Soap and water never can change perfume of billy goat.

Yes.

Uh, who asked for these files? You remember?

A young woman.

- Ever see her before? - No, she was a stranger.

Can you describe?

Well, she was young and very pretty.

In fact, she was quite striking.

I think I know.

Possibly you could come with me for identification?

Well, yes, I think so.

Thank you so much.

Yes, Inspector. This is the girl.

- You are sure? - Absolutely.

Thank you so much. You will kindly wait for me in ancient remnants of automobile.

Why did you cut out pictures of Denny Mayo from library files?

I didn't.

You were in library this morning asking for old files of iosAnge/es fimes.

- No, I wasn't. - You very nice young lady...

making serious mistake.

- Please tell truth. - Yes, I was in the library this morning.

Why did you cut out pictures?

I didn't. I didn't do that. Please believe me.

Then why (Md you ask for Los Angeles Times?

This morning someone sent me this.

- And then? - Then I hurried to the library...

but there wasn't a word about Shelah in any of the articles.

Please tell me...

- did you leave piles on table? - Yes.

- Were all pictures of Denny Mayo in papers when you left? - Yes, all of them.

Ah!

Bright spark appears in darkness.

Only very clever man can bite pie without breaking crust.

Julie, why don't you tell the inspector everything?

- Oh,jimmy. - There is more?

Tell him. He'll find out anyway.

Shelah's emerald ring isn't missing. I took it off her finger.

Why?

Because Denny Mayo's name was inside the band.

And I took the pieces of the photograph too. It was his picture.

And, uh, why all this?

Because all her life Shelah kept her relations with Denny Mayo secret.

And now that she's dead, I didn't want them found out.

Very kind thought, but have lost valuable time.

I will keep this letter from “friend?

That means something. Now I'll bet you're on the right track, Inspector.

Learn from hen-

Never boast about egg until after egg's birthday.

There now. Isn't it better to have that off your mind?

YesJimmy. You were right.

Then suppose you listen to me for a while.

Now that Shelah's gone, what are you going to do?

- I don't care. - Somebodys got to care...

so I've appointed myself for thejob.

Why don't you stay in Honolulu? Oh, not for the scenery- for a job.

The Tourist Bureau will furnish me with a

secretary. I'm entitled to one, and you're it.

Oh,jimmy, you're sweet. But I couldn't stay in Honolulu.

Letters identical. Both written on same machine.

- Thank you so much. - Not at all.

Psst!

- What? - Suspicion.

- What you talking about? - Man in public library this morning.

Tall man, dark man, same man.

Stop smoking cigarette.

Tarneverro will know someone been in his room.

Can't smell now?

Kashimo, can cut off monkey's tail, but he's still monkey.

Yes.

- Thank you so much. - That'; quite all right, Mr. Chan.

g;

Well, Inspector, did you have any happy inspirations during the night?

No. Nothing.

Were you in public library this morning?

Uh, no. No, I wasn't.

Somebody, he cut out pictures-

Denny Mayo- from papers.

Uh, really?

- I can't imagine the motive for that. - I can.

Somebody afraid to let me see picture of Denny Mayo.

Why?

Pardon, please. You were so kind this morning.

May I ask a few more questions?

You certainly may. Will you sit down and have a cup of tea with us?

No time. Thank you so much.

This morning you established absolutely perfect alibi for Tarneverro.

He was with you from before 8:00 until half past last night?

- My oath upon that, sir. - I believe, uh, implicitly.

You have proved utterly impossible for him to have committed murder.

Then what more do you want to know?

- Father! Don't get excited. - I'm not excited.

But you've got to be emphatic when you're dealing with policemen.

Please, no offend. But this morning you told me...

that Mr. Tarneverro lived with you when he was young man in Australia.

He did. And a nice boy he was.

Tarneverro very odd name. Was that what he called himself then?

No, it was not.

What name did he offer at time?

Well, Mr. Chan, he asked us not to tell his real name.

- Why? - He said he was done with it...

and he asked that we think of him as “Mr. Tarneverro.”

This is very serious matter.

You are honorable, law-abiding citizens.

Law needs your help. We must know real name.

Well, you know, this- this is an awfully difficult situation.

I think Mr. Chan's right, Father.

We did enough when we swore to his alibi, and if you don't tell, I will.

Why should Arthur be ashamed of his real name?

Thank you, madam. Deign to mention name, please?

In Australia, his name was Arthur Mayo.

Mayo?

He told you this morning he was alone when he came to us.

I can't think why he said that. It's not true.

- He and his brother came to us together. - His brother?

Yes, of course. His brother, Denny Mayo.

Please, does he look like brother?

Oh, yes. Very much.

Ah! Pictures in newspapers.

Please excuse.

- YOU are Mr. Hie? -'(es.

- You actor in theater? - Yes.

Then it was you! Why did you shoot him?

- Shoot him? Shoot whom? - Artist- Mr. Smith.

You are afraid to pay more money so you shoot him!

You're crazy. I don't know what you are talking about.

- Police! Police! Murderer! Murderer! - Stop it. Stop it.

- You killed my man. Murderer! Murderer! - I don't want to hurt you.

- Stop. Stop. - One moment, please.

- What's the matter here? - Last night he try to kill Smith.

Oh, she's mad, Inspector. You know that isn't so.

Smith shot? Where is he now?

He's in my house. He's dying. He told me this is the man that shot him.

We must go to him at once.

- You will come too, Mr. Fyfe. - I have nothing to do with it.

Then you compel me to make arrest?

All right.

Well, you got me, didn't you?

Perhaps you were right.

But was the painting really as bad as that?

What makes you think I would do such a thing?

I don't blame you.

Perhaps I'd have done the same thing in your place.

But- But what does it matter?

I'm shoving off, Inspector...

and you might hang an innocent person, so-

so I'm gonna tell you the truth.

You can't help anyone. Don't.

I was at the window...

when this man was talking to Shelah Fane...

and I heard her tell him...

that she'd just confessed a crime...

YO a man namedTarneverro.

What crime?

She told him that...

she was the person who killed Denny Mayo.

Is this true?

Yes.

He told her for the first time that he already had a wife.

That he married ayoung girl in England-

a girl who was desperately in love with him.

He had sent money to her to come to him.

The bitter quarrel that follow...

Shelah shot him.

So, it was Shelah Fane who killed Denny Mayo.

Why did you tell me last night that you killed her?

I thought for a moment I could save her memory from- from this.

- Then who did kill Shelah Fane? - I don't know.

Do you know?

I don't know. I went away.

I came back later. She was on the floor.

There was a diamond pendant lying near her.

I was broke, desperate.

I took it.

Give it to him, Luana.

Part of pin missing.

And here's something for you, Mr. Fyfe.

Something the native doctor extracted.

- A bullet. - Yes.

A-A bit of penetrating criticism...

from a connoisseur ofart.

Mr. Fyfe, you are under arrest.

But, Charlie, the newspapers are running me ragged.

Now you're working on the Shelah Fane case...

and you arrest a man named Fyfe for the murder of Smith.

What are you trying to do to me?

I want an arrest on the Fane case, and Tarneverrds the man I want.

Tarneverro not man you want. He did not commit murder.

Oh, he didn't, eh? He discovered the Fane woman murdered his brother...

and four hours later she's found dead.

- What about alibi of MacMasters? - Oh!

There is one more clue left.

Heel that crushed orchids and broke this pin...

may furnish evidence.

I am going to Fane's house.

Well, Charlie, I'll give you one more chance...

but I'm going with you.

Okay.

Person who threw this evidently thinks...

a long life is only extra time for more troubles.

Yes, but where did it come from?

- Did you ring, sir? - No.

Pardon. Mistake.

Thank you so much.

Please wait.

Wait nothing. Do you wanna get us all killed?

I'm going to nail that bird now.

No. We nail, all right.

Person who tried to extinguish me...

does not want scratches to be found.

Pin scratches.

Broken piece of this pin is still in rubber heel.

Man who sat in this chair last night was murderer.

Charlie, I thinkyou're right. Shall I call them in?

- All here? - Yes.

I have everyone who was here last night.

- One moment. Fix chairs. - Huh?

Don't you see, dear? There's nothing else to do.

- Stay in Honolulu and marry me. - Oh, I don't know,jimmy. You see-

Aw, come on. just this once.

In conclusion, must ask you all to imaginary feast.

- Enter, please. - Lookhere.

You can count me out of this hocus-pocus right now.

Listen, Mr. Ballou. I asked you all to come

here this afternoon as a personal favor to me.

All right, if that's the way you feel about it.

Will you be seated, please, in chairs where you sat last night at coffee?

I can't remember where I did sit.

I do. I sat right over here.

- I sat next to you,jimmy. - I sat next to you.

- So I suppose I sat next to you. -just my luck. You did.

I sat here, I believe.

No. No, I sat here. I remember.

What did I tell you?

No. There is some mistake. Wait.

Wait nothing. Make the arrest now.

Please,just one moment.

Has to be mistake.

JessoP-

Think clearly.

Last night after guests left, other people sat at this table?

Yes, sir.

We'd had no dinner, so we just sat down for a bit of coffee.

- We needed it badly. - We? Who?

Miss Anna and I, sir.

Where is she now? Will you get her, please?

Just a moment.

- Anna. - Keep seated, Mr. Tarneverro.

Sorry. I prefer to stand.

Last night, uh, you had coffee here at this table withjessop?

- Yes, sir. - Where did you sit?

Why, I sat right here.

Please excuse. Must make odd request.

Will you be good enough, please, to remove right shoe?

Why should you-

Well, certainly.

You are all witnesses.

Last night when you stamped orchids under feet...

you committed important blunder-

You killed Shelah Fane.

No. No! No!

Yes. I did.

Anna, don't be a fool. Fight it out.

I warn you that whatever you say will be used against you as evidence.

Why did you kill her?

Becausel am Mrs. Denny Mayo.

- Anna, don't. - Oh, what does it matter now?

What difference does it make?

What difference can anything make?

What else do you want to know?

Then it was not by coincidence that you were working for Shelah Fane as maid?

No.

Inspector, I am Arthur Mayo, Denny's brother.

From the first, I suspected Miss Fane...

and placed Anna here to watch her.

Oh.

When did Mr. Tarneverro tell you that Shelah Fane murdered Denny Mayo?

Yesterday evening.

We were going to wait until the dinner party was over and then have her arrested.

I was sure I could control myself that long.

Then some flowers came- the orchids.

And when I took them in to her, right in front of me...

she sees Denny's picture and tore it-

tore it viciously into bits.

That may seem like a little thing to you...

but to me, it was like killing Denny all over again.

Later, when she went into the pavilion...

you followed her?

Oh, don't ask me to tell you the rest.

Inspector, I left my profession in London and went to Hollywood...

to find out who murdered my brother.

But Anna and I had never intended to do more than hand him over to the law.

I didn't mean to kill her.

I'm sorry.

My mistake was in telling this poor child last night.

Now that she has confessed...

I want to share with her equally whatever fate lies ahead.

Very sorry, Mrs. Mayo, but you are under arrest.

- No, you don't! Stand back! - Drop that gun!

You are never going to take her. She's coming with me.

- Come on! - Oh, no, no! Please don't. No!

I got him. I-l got him.

Give me gun, please.

Stay, you.

This is gun that shot Smith.

Yes, I killed him because he knew too much. And you know too much.

Nobody would've known anything about it ifit hadn't been for you.

I'm sorry I didn't get you with that knife.

- Psst! Clue! - Clue?

Too late! Save for next case.