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Approved | 1h 4min | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War | 6 March 1942 (USA)
A cabal of American industrialists, all fifth-columnists intent on sabotaging the war effort, are methodically murdered by the malevolent Monsieur Colomb. It is only until detective Dick Martin is assigned to the case that everyone's true motives and identities are revealed.
Director: William Nigh
Writers: Harvey Gates
Stars: Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke
A cabal of American industrialists, all fifth-columnists intent on sabotaging the war effort, are methodically murdered by the malevolent Monsieur Colomb. It is only until detective Dick Martin is assigned to the case that everyone's true motives and identities are revealed.
Director: William Nigh
Writers: Harvey Gates
Stars: Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke
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00:01:10I say, Reynolds, what's this I hear about the Army being interested in this project you're lobbying for?
00:01:19Well, it's not for publication, but they're planning to build an ammunition dump near the dam.
00:01:24I thought they were spending all that money just to help out a handful of bombers.
00:01:30And when I mentioned to the committee that more than 50,000 troops are stationed within a mile of the depot,
00:01:37they immediately increased the appropriation by a half a million dollars.
00:01:4250,000 troops.
00:01:4350,000 troops.
00:01:45Don't forget, Mr. Hanlon, all of our shipyards are not located on the coast.
00:01:49I don't think I understand.
00:01:51Believe it or not, we have four shipways on the lakes.
00:01:55We're turning out an average of a ship a month.
00:01:58That explains a lot of things.
00:02:00With your influence in Washington, why don't you get a bill passed to increase the old age pension for Glamour Girl?
00:02:07Now listen here, girlies.
00:02:09We're not following this precarious occupation for love.
00:02:13What our friend is trying to say is that you ought to organize, start a revolving fund,
00:02:18and you'll be able to speak the language that he understands.
00:02:21Right?
00:02:23Now that you mention it, it is an ideal location for an air base.
00:02:26The enemy could never spot it from the air, and it's out of the range of the naval guns.
00:02:30It's perfect.
00:02:32Coffee is served for lunch.
00:02:34Oh, coffee.
00:02:38Come on.
00:02:39Wait for me, blondie.
00:03:34If you ask me, I would say this has been a most successful day.
00:03:37Well, it has for me.
00:03:39Now I can postpone that strike until the project has eaten up more of the appropriation.
00:03:46But gentlemen, since war has been declared, we've learned one lesson.
00:03:51We must proceed cautiously.
00:03:53I think we should make plans to slip into some neutral country before the intelligence bureau gets after us.
00:03:58Perhaps when the war hysteria dies down, they will become more lax.
00:04:02These Americans are like children.
00:04:04They forget quickly the fire that burnt their fingers.
00:04:07Well, now, sir, you've actually found a very efficient method of prosecuting our war of nerves.
00:04:12No, no, no. I'm not going to accept all credit.
00:04:14Gentlemen, insist that we could destroy more ammunition plants before we have to leave.
00:04:19That last operation of yours was carried out with such finesse.
00:04:24Beautiful.
00:04:33Thanks.
00:04:35Do you want me to wait for you, sir?
00:04:37No, thank you.
00:04:39I may be detained here for some time.
00:04:46Oh, are you going back to Cleveland tonight, Kenny?
00:04:48No, I'm staying over for a couple of days.
00:04:50Fine. You stop into my office tomorrow morning.
00:04:52The gentleman Patience is here, sir.
00:04:54Patience? I see Patience is here.
00:04:57You stop into my office tomorrow morning.
00:04:59The gentleman Patience is here, sir.
00:05:00Patience? I see Patience is only at my office during the day.
00:05:03Ask him to go elsewhere.
00:05:05I explained to him you saw Patience at your home.
00:05:07What's his name?
00:05:09Mr. Cologne, or rather, Monsieur.
00:05:11I've never heard of him.
00:05:13He seems very urgent, sir. He insists it's a matter of life and death.
00:05:16Why don't you see him and get it over with?
00:05:18Oh, very well. Be back in a moment.
00:05:20Oh, doctor.
00:05:22Don't forget your bedside manners.
00:05:24Oh, no.
00:05:28Oh, that will be all, Stevenson.
00:05:36Dr. Sanders?
00:05:38That's right.
00:05:40I'm not in the habit of receiving patients in my home, especially at night.
00:05:44I have come a long way to see you.
00:05:49Plenty of other good doctors.
00:05:52I'm a very sick man.
00:05:54I'm a very sick man.
00:05:57Sit down, please.
00:06:08You don't appear to be in any danger of dying.
00:06:12You are quite wrong.
00:06:14All men are in danger of dying.
00:06:17The important question is when.
00:06:25Who are you?
00:06:29Just why did you come here?
00:06:33Wallace, how are things with you in Detroit?
00:06:35Fine. I'm faced with a strike that may tie up my whole plan.
00:06:3810,000 men.
00:06:40That's too bad.
00:06:41Yes, because I'll have to close one of my factories waiting for parts.
00:06:45Trouble is, you boys should hire me.
00:06:48I've got a lot of work to do.
00:06:50At that time, my plan may be able to use you in Pittsburgh...
00:06:53to throw a few monkey wrenches into the legal machinery.
00:06:56You must be mistaken.
00:06:58I don't know what you're talking about.
00:07:00That's strange.
00:07:02I was sure you would remember me.
00:07:06Your voice seems familiar.
00:07:08But I'm positive I've never seen your face before.
00:07:11I'm not sure I've ever seen your face before.
00:07:14I'm not sure I've ever seen your face before.
00:07:17But I'm positive I've never seen your face before.
00:07:20With that, you are but half right.
00:07:23You did see me before.
00:07:25But I've changed since then.
00:07:28Just as you have.
00:07:33Nurse! Hey, doctor!
00:07:35No, no, please! Please, I don't deserve this! Please!
00:07:47Someone screamed.
00:07:49It sounded like a banshee.
00:07:51Just a momentary upset.
00:07:53Nothing serious.
00:07:55Sorry we intruded.
00:07:57Are you sure everything's all right?
00:07:59Yes, quite.
00:08:01Gentlemen, please accept my apologies.
00:08:04I shall be detained longer than I anticipated.
00:08:07In that case, I think we can go.
00:08:10Good night. Good night.
00:08:12Good night. Good night.
00:08:18Good night.
00:08:30Well, I hope the doctor knows what he's doing.
00:08:32So do I.
00:08:34This patient looks crazy to me.
00:08:36Weird sort of fellow at that.
00:08:38Like a European.
00:08:40Seems to me I've seen him before.
00:08:42I'll let go. Come on.
00:08:47Come on.
00:08:54Can we drop you someplace, Kearney?
00:08:56No, thank you. I have a cab.
00:09:12And be sure that your servants
00:09:15follow the instructions I have given you.
00:09:24Dr. Sanders wants you.
00:09:32You may prepare the guest room for Mr. Cano.
00:09:35He'll be with us for some time.
00:09:40Very well, sir.
00:10:02What are you doing in my cab?
00:10:04I thought perhaps you were going in my direction.
00:10:07Well, I'm not going in your direction.
00:10:10Mr. Kearney, are you quite sure you know
00:10:13which direction you're really going?
00:10:15Why, of course I know.
00:10:17Incidentally, how did you learn my name?
00:10:21Did you rob that card you took on Etobee?
00:10:43I don't know.
00:11:14THE END
00:11:34Well, the cab driver identified the body.
00:11:36He said he picked him up from Dr. Sanders' place.
00:11:39Then we'll have to get this Dr. Sanders and ask him what he knows.
00:11:42Sure, and put him on his guard, and then where are we?
00:11:44No, this is one time that we've got to watch our step.
00:11:47What do you want me to do?
00:11:49Suppose you drop in on the doc and see what you can find out
00:11:51without letting him know that we suspect the place.
00:11:54We have a report that a niece lives there.
00:11:56You might work through her.
00:11:58Don't tell me. Let me guess.
00:12:00She's 50, flat-footed, and fat, with buck teeth and probably wears glasses.
00:12:03Now, now, look, Sherlock.
00:12:05This is your first case, and we don't want you coming up, see?
00:12:08We don't expect you to marry the girl.
00:12:10Just see what you can find out, huh?
00:12:12Okay, Chief, I can dream, can't I?
00:12:14Cute kid.
00:12:30Hello. You're Stevens, aren't you?
00:12:33I'm Alice Saunders.
00:12:35How do you do, Miss Alice?
00:12:37Won't you step in, please?
00:12:40It's good to be back.
00:12:42Where's Uncle?
00:12:44He's not very well this morning. He's still in bed.
00:12:46I wouldn't disturb him just yet.
00:12:48So sorry.
00:12:50Is it anything serious?
00:12:52Well, I don't know, Miss.
00:12:54He took ill last night after a dinner party.
00:12:56Oh, dear.
00:12:59Everything looks just the same.
00:13:01Anything new?
00:13:03Only myself, I'm afraid, Miss.
00:13:06Yes?
00:13:07Miss Saunders was expecting me. Dick Martin.
00:13:09Yes. Come in, Mr. Martin.
00:13:13Miss Saunders, would you see a Mr. Martin?
00:13:16How do you do? I'm from the department.
00:13:18I'd like to see your father, Dr. Saunders.
00:13:21He's my uncle. He isn't feeling well.
00:13:24I'm sorry, Miss Saunders.
00:13:26He's not feeling well.
00:13:28I'm sorry, Miss Saunders.
00:13:30I'm sorry, Miss Saunders.
00:13:32He's my uncle. He isn't feeling well.
00:13:35Is there something I could do?
00:13:37Why, yes. Your uncle gave a dinner party here last night.
00:13:40Do you know who his guests were?
00:13:42I just arrived myself.
00:13:44Maybe Stevens could tell you.
00:13:46Stevens, was there a man by the name of Kearney here last night?
00:13:49Yes, sir.
00:13:50Do you know anything about him?
00:13:51No.
00:13:52If you could tell me what this is all about, maybe I could help.
00:13:55Well, you see, the police found the body of Kearney last night.
00:13:58He was either murdered or committed suicide.
00:14:00Awful.
00:14:01And if I could see your uncle, it might clear the matters up.
00:14:04I'll try to see him.
00:14:12Stevens, where's the dining room?
00:14:13In there, sir.
00:14:22Uncle Bill!
00:14:23Hmm?
00:14:26Uncle Bill, it's Alice.
00:14:28I just got in.
00:14:29Oh, what is it, dear?
00:14:32Uncle Bill, let me in.
00:14:33I'm back.
00:14:34Oh, Alice, dear, forgive me.
00:14:36But I was dozing.
00:14:38Stevens said you didn't feel well.
00:14:40No, nothing serious.
00:14:42Nerves, that's all.
00:14:45I've decided to remain in my room for a long rest.
00:14:49I'm so glad you're back.
00:14:52Can't I come in for a moment?
00:14:55I have so much to tell you.
00:14:58It's been so many years since I've seen you.
00:15:01Oh, I'm sorry, dear.
00:15:04Isn't there something I can do for you?
00:15:12Are you a new servant?
00:15:14Not exactly.
00:15:16Rather, a very old friend of mine.
00:15:19Not exactly.
00:15:20Rather, a very old friend of your uncle's.
00:15:23Monsieur Colon.
00:15:25I'm Alice, his niece.
00:15:26Greetings.
00:15:30You're very sweet.
00:15:32And a beautiful young woman.
00:15:34You'll excuse me.
00:16:10What's your first name?
00:16:11Richard, but you can call me Dick.
00:16:15Oh, Dick, this is Monsieur Colon.
00:16:17Dick Martin.
00:16:18How do you do?
00:16:19It's a pleasure.
00:16:20Were you here at the dinner party last night?
00:16:22No, I came later.
00:16:24Do you know a Mr. Kearney?
00:16:27Kearney?
00:16:28I'm afraid not.
00:16:29Is there something wrong?
00:16:31Just a slight case of murder.
00:16:32That's too bad.
00:16:34Can I help in any way?
00:16:35Nope.
00:16:37Excuse me.
00:16:48Handsome devil, isn't he?
00:16:50I'd hate to meet him in a dark alley.
00:16:52Oh, I don't know.
00:16:53Make it a moonlight night in a park bench.
00:16:56It might be exciting.
00:16:57Oh, yeah?
00:17:02What's this first name business?
00:17:04Well, I didn't know him any better than you did.
00:17:07How long has he lived here?
00:17:09I don't know that, either.
00:17:10How about yourself?
00:17:11I don't know him either.
00:17:12I don't know him either.
00:17:14How long has he lived here?
00:17:15I don't know that, either.
00:17:16How about yourself?
00:17:17It's been years.
00:17:19Listen, do I see the uncle or don't I?
00:17:22He must be terribly ill.
00:17:24He wouldn't even see me.
00:17:26Funny business.
00:17:28Aren't you scared living here like this?
00:17:31You better come along with me.
00:17:33I think I can take care of myself.
00:17:36What's your name?
00:17:37Alice.
00:17:39OK, Ali.
00:17:40See you later.
00:18:11Oh, your room is ready, Miss Alice.
00:18:14Stephen, tell me something about our guest.
00:18:18Well, there's not much I know.
00:18:20When he came here last evening, I thought he was simply
00:18:22another patient of your uncle's.
00:18:25He's an interesting man.
00:18:27Yes, very.
00:18:41Immediately.
00:18:42He's not very well this morning, sir.
00:18:44He's still in bed.
00:18:45He'll see me.
00:18:46Tell him it's Wallace.
00:18:47Yes, sir.
00:18:48Will you please wait?
00:19:10I told you I wasn't a good doctor.
00:19:13I'm sorry.
00:19:14I'm sorry.
00:19:15I'm sorry.
00:19:16I'm sorry.
00:19:17I'm sorry.
00:19:18I'm sorry.
00:19:19I'm sorry.
00:19:20I'm sorry.
00:19:21I'm sorry.
00:19:22I'm sorry.
00:19:23I'm sorry.
00:19:24I'm sorry.
00:19:25I'm sorry.
00:19:26I'm sorry.
00:19:27I'm sorry.
00:19:28I'm sorry.
00:19:29I'm sorry.
00:19:30I'm sorry.
00:19:31I'm sorry.
00:19:32I'm sorry.
00:19:33I'm sorry.
00:19:34I'm sorry.
00:19:35I'm sorry.
00:19:36I'm sorry.
00:19:37I'm sorry.
00:19:38I'm sorry.
00:19:39I told you I wasn't a good doctor.
00:19:41It's Mr. Wallace, sir.
00:19:43He's downstairs.
00:19:44Please obey my orders.
00:19:59Well?
00:20:00It's impossible, sir.
00:20:01Dr. Sanders can't see you.
00:20:03No.
00:20:09No.
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00:20:42No.
00:20:56Could the medical history of a sick person
00:20:59possibly interest an industrialist from Detroit?
00:21:02You're the man who came here last night.
00:21:05Mr. Wallace, as a patient.
00:21:36Is there someone here?
00:21:37Mr. Wallace, Miss. He just left.
00:21:40I heard a funny noise. Is this room below mine?
00:21:43Yes, Miss.
00:21:44Then it came from here.
00:21:52Is there something wrong?
00:21:54I heard a strange noise like a body falling.
00:21:56Oh, I was stumbling. I was awkward.
00:21:58Yes, but there were gurgling sounds.
00:22:01Oh, I was humming.
00:22:03Is my voice as bad as that?
00:22:06Humming.
00:22:13Have you known my uncle very long?
00:22:16Time passed so swiftly, it's hard to say.
00:22:20I think I first met him abroad.
00:22:23Some kind of international meeting, I believe.
00:22:26Are we going to have the pleasure of your company very long?
00:22:29It depends on circumstances.
00:22:34You sound like a man of destiny.
00:22:37One must not flirt with one's destiny.
00:22:42With the world in the condition it is today,
00:22:45aren't we all flirting with destiny?
00:22:49I suppose I'll finish my book upstairs.
00:22:51Oh, no, please. I didn't mean to disturb you.
00:22:53Excuse me.
00:23:30THE END
00:23:55Yes?
00:23:56It's Van Dyke calling from Chicago.
00:23:58Put him on.
00:24:01Hello, John.
00:24:02What is the time?
00:24:04Nine and three plus nine.
00:24:06And you tell me.
00:24:07Two one, three one, four one.
00:24:09Okay.
00:24:10Listen, Ryder.
00:24:11Have you seen the headlines?
00:24:13I certainly have.
00:24:14I never knew Carney had heart trouble.
00:24:16He didn't.
00:24:17He was only 34. Sound is a dollar.
00:24:19And that Japanese tiger.
00:24:21What about that?
00:24:22One of us has to go immediately back to Washington.
00:24:25I tried to get Dr. Saunders on the phone,
00:24:27but he's sick, according to the butler.
00:24:29Wallace is still registered at his hotel,
00:24:31but he's out.
00:24:33Maybe we can catch him before he returns to Detroit.
00:24:36Both of us should go back.
00:24:37I'll grab the first plane out of Pittsburgh here
00:24:39and meet you in front of Wallace's hotel.
00:24:41Good.
00:24:42See you then.
00:24:48Morning mail, Mr. Ryder.
00:24:50Here's the letter.
00:24:51Perhaps it should have been thrown in the basket,
00:24:53but it seemed rather strange.
00:24:54Why?
00:24:55It's a plastic surgery ad, but it mentions no name.
00:24:59That'll be all, Miss Hanson.
00:25:12Yes, Mr. Ryder?
00:25:14Get me Amos Hanlon in New York, the exchange bank.
00:25:17Mr. Hanlon, Mr. Ryder calling long-distance from Pittsburgh.
00:25:26Hanlon speaking.
00:25:48Mr. Philip Wallace, is he in?
00:25:50I think I saw him walk to the elevator a few moments ago.
00:25:52You may telephone his room, if you please.
00:25:59Mr. Wallace's room.
00:26:03Yes?
00:26:04Wallace?
00:26:05Is that you?
00:26:06Who is it?
00:26:07Ryder.
00:26:08Mr. Wallace?
00:26:09Yes.
00:26:10Mr. Wallace?
00:26:11Yes.
00:26:12Mr. Wallace?
00:26:13Yes.
00:26:14Mr. Wallace?
00:26:15Yes.
00:26:16Ryder.
00:26:17What time is it, Wallace?
00:26:20Nine and three plus nine, and you tell me.
00:26:26Two-one, three-one, four-one.
00:26:29Van Dyke is with me.
00:26:30We'd better see you right away.
00:26:33Come up to my room.
00:26:46No.
00:26:57No.
00:27:00No.
00:27:16No.
00:27:20Wallace.
00:27:34Wallace.
00:27:42Wallace.
00:27:46Where could he be?
00:27:48Well, he obviously isn't here.
00:27:50I'm going to try again to get Saunders.
00:27:55I want Dr. Saunders.
00:27:56National 6516.
00:28:01I want to talk to Dr. Saunders.
00:28:03I'm very sorry, but Dr. Saunders is still confined to his room.
00:28:07Don't bother.
00:28:08I just want to make sure he was there.
00:28:16Put your hand away.
00:28:17You'd think I was a child.
00:28:19Certainly wouldn't the way you fellow.
00:28:35Japanese dagger.
00:28:39Great.
00:28:40Now Wallace.
00:28:46Wallace.
00:29:09There's nothing in the hall.
00:29:10I'm going to call the police, you fool.
00:29:12You want them prying around in our business?
00:29:14Better that than to be like Wallace there.
00:29:16Don't you realize we're at war with this country?
00:29:19Brace yourself.
00:29:20We're forewarned.
00:29:22Now we're forearmed.
00:29:23I guess you're right.
00:29:26Down the back stairs.
00:29:44Down the back stairs.
00:30:15There's someone in my room.
00:30:37Oh.
00:30:38Oh.
00:30:39Oh.
00:30:40Oh.
00:30:42Oh.
00:30:44What is the matter with you?
00:30:46There was a horrible something in my room.
00:30:48Are you quite sure it wasn't a nightmare?
00:30:51Oh, it most certainly wasn't.
00:30:54There was no one in your room, miss.
00:30:56I couldn't find a trace.
00:30:57Shall I look outside?
00:30:59Yes, please do.
00:31:01No one.
00:31:02You see?
00:31:03You think my eyes are playing tricks on me?
00:31:07When a young woman's nerves commence to give way,
00:31:10it is time she sought refuge in a strong man's arms.
00:31:14I just ran into yours.
00:31:16Mine might be dangerous.
00:31:22You're a strange man.
00:31:24I've been trying to make you out.
00:31:26Why try?
00:31:27Curiosity killed the cat.
00:31:29Oh.
00:31:30Don't misunderstand.
00:31:32I'm not worth bothering your pretty head about.
00:31:35What if I think differently?
00:31:37Then I would say that you're a silly young creature.
00:31:39Why did we leave the cab down the street and walk?
00:31:42Just a precaution.
00:31:43I still think we should notify the police.
00:31:45After all, we can prove we're Americans.
00:31:47We just can't afford to risk the publicity.
00:32:04I want to see the doctor immediately.
00:32:05I'm very sorry, sir.
00:32:06If you will, I'll go to his room.
00:32:07Perhaps I'd better speak to him first.
00:32:21Hey.
00:32:24Which is his room?
00:32:26I won't need you.
00:32:37Saunders.
00:32:38Ryder?
00:32:39Let me in.
00:32:40I've got to talk to you.
00:32:41Go ahead and talk.
00:32:42I'm not seeing anyone.
00:32:44You know, of course, about Cherney.
00:32:46He's dead, yes.
00:32:47I know.
00:32:48Well, so is Wallace.
00:32:50Van Dyke and I found him in his hotel room.
00:32:53The point is, Van Dyke isn't breaking.
00:32:56Lost his nerve.
00:32:57Wants to seek protection with the police.
00:32:59There's only one protection against a weakling, Ryder.
00:33:03Take the outside door to my cellar.
00:33:07I needn't tell you more.
00:33:27Saunders is going to meet us in the cellar.
00:33:29He wants to talk to us.
00:33:30I thought he was ill, confined to his room.
00:33:32Only a subterfuge.
00:33:57Close the door.
00:33:58Why?
00:33:59Never mind.
00:34:00Hurry.
00:34:05You seem to know your way around, Ryder.
00:34:08I was down here once before.
00:34:27Lighten.
00:34:29I have a strange feeling this is a trap.
00:34:34Where are the lights?
00:34:36Lighten up.
00:34:38Why isn't Saunders here?
00:34:40The important thing, you're here.
00:34:44You've turned weakling, Van Dyke.
00:34:46We can't afford to take any chances with you.
00:34:56Oh, no.
00:35:22You were both very accommodating,
00:35:24Mr. Ryder.
00:35:54You're welcome.
00:36:25I don't know what it's all about, but I like it.
00:36:28There's a body in the basement.
00:36:31A what?
00:36:32A body.
00:36:33Right by the cellar stairs.
00:36:34I stumbled over it.
00:36:35Let's take a look.
00:36:54It was right here.
00:36:56It isn't there now.
00:37:08Let's get out of here.
00:37:09Oh, Alice, there's nothing to be frightened of.
00:37:11Well, I don't like it.
00:37:13Come on.
00:37:24Come on.
00:37:51I can't understand it.
00:37:52I know I stumbled over something.
00:37:53Maybe I'm going daffy.
00:37:55Well, here's something else that's darn queer.
00:37:57This man, Wallace, was another guest of your uncle's.
00:38:00That makes two of them.
00:38:02Oh, this is terrible.
00:38:04Stevens, where have you been?
00:38:05In the dining room, sir.
00:38:06You haven't been in the cellar, have you?
00:38:08No.
00:38:11Have you seen this?
00:38:14Boy, that's incredible.
00:38:16And they were both at that dinner, too.
00:38:19Alice, I'm going upstairs and talk to your uncle
00:38:21if I have to break that door in.
00:38:22It might be better if I spoke to Dr. Saunders.
00:38:25I might have more influence.
00:38:27Monsieur Cologne, I stumbled over a body in the cellar.
00:38:31It's still there?
00:38:32No, it disappeared.
00:38:33Perhaps it is your nerves, I guess.
00:38:35There's nothing wrong with Miss Saunders' nerves.
00:38:37Of course not.
00:38:38Come on, Alice.
00:38:40A body in the cellar?
00:38:41Oh.
00:38:53You see that?
00:39:00Uncle Bill!
00:39:01Uncle Bill!
00:39:02Uncle Bill, I have to see you.
00:39:04Something terrible has happened.
00:39:05I'm very tired, dear.
00:39:07Please don't disturb me.
00:39:09Dr. Saunders, two of your friends
00:39:10who were here last night are dead.
00:39:12That's most unfortunate.
00:39:14I'm afraid so.
00:39:15I'm afraid so.
00:39:16I'm afraid so.
00:39:17I'm afraid so.
00:39:18I'm afraid so.
00:39:19I'm afraid so.
00:39:21That's most unfortunate, heart failure probably.
00:39:24That's most unfortunate, heart failure probably.
00:39:26I know, Uncle, but there's someone dead down in our cellar.
00:39:28Alice, I'm afraid your imagination
00:39:29is running away with you.
00:39:31No, it isn't.
00:39:32Alice, I insist you allow no disturbance to be made.
00:39:35My own condition won't stand it.
00:39:37Matters are quite all right in the house.
00:39:40But Uncle?
00:39:41Please obey me, Alice.
00:39:44Very well.
00:39:50That door always been locked since you've been here?
00:39:51Yes.
00:39:52Well, haven't you even seen him?
00:39:54No, I haven't.
00:39:55Who takes care of him, feeds him?
00:39:57Stevens or Monsieur Cologne.
00:39:59That's a fine pair.
00:40:01I don't like either one.
00:40:03I'm going to take you out of here.
00:40:04It's too dangerous.
00:40:06I'm not frightened.
00:40:07I'll be all right.
00:40:08If anything happens, you take and call me here.
00:40:11All right.
00:40:12Good night.
00:40:13Good night.
00:40:21Good night, young man.
00:40:22Good night, Monsieur.
00:40:50Good night.
00:41:20That's what I'm here to do.
00:41:40One side.
00:41:46Two more.
00:41:48Right here, I found the body of Mr. Kearney, and just about this time.
00:41:53No, I'll tell you this time, it's murder.
00:41:58Jacked daggers.
00:41:59Judging by their clothes, they were no tramps either.
00:42:02Well, get busy, officer. Get on the phone.
00:42:04Right.
00:42:14All right, but Stevenson Butler has disappeared.
00:42:17Do you have any idea where he could have gone?
00:42:19No, he just hasn't come back.
00:42:23Okay, Alice, watch your step, and I'll be over as soon as I can.
00:42:27That's a lot of bunk I got in.
00:42:28Miss Saunders says the Butler's disappeared.
00:42:30Well, this is one time I refused to suspect the Butler in the case.
00:42:33There's no doubt those men found at the Jap Embassy were murdered,
00:42:36but what do you make of those two daggers in their hands?
00:42:39Well, it adds up to only one thing.
00:42:41The man who did the job was also responsible for the Kearney and Wallace murders.
00:42:45Who was the fifth guest at Saunders' house that evening?
00:42:48Hanlon, the banker.
00:42:50Oh, I think I see what you're driving at.
00:42:52It may only be a hunch, but if we take Hanlon to Dr. Saunders,
00:42:55we may force the real murderer out until they open.
00:43:00Suppose you grab a plain dick and have a little talk with this Hanlon.
00:43:04Point out to him the danger that he's in,
00:43:05and see if you can get him to come to Washington with you.
00:43:15Yes?
00:43:16Mr. Hanlon, a special delivery letter for you.
00:43:18And since the envelope has a black border, I thought you would want it immediately.
00:43:23Bring it in.
00:44:15♪♪
00:44:41Alice, will you marry me?
00:44:43What for?
00:44:44So I can beat you up.
00:44:45It's the only way I can get you out of here.
00:44:47Say, has the butler shown up yet?
00:44:49No, he's probably frightened and quit his job.
00:44:52Alice, you were right.
00:44:53There was a body in the cellar last night.
00:44:55You know that?
00:44:56I'm positive of it.
00:44:57Only there were two bodies.
00:44:59They were found on the steps of the Japanese embassy with a dagger clutched in each hand.
00:45:03And they weren't killed there.
00:45:04Their bodies were dumped there.
00:45:06Why should you think they came from here?
00:45:08There were two more of your uncle's dinner guests who were here that night.
00:45:12Mr. Martin, I found this note in the dining room.
00:45:16It's from the butler.
00:45:19It's Stevens.
00:45:20He's gone to see a sick friend.
00:45:22Brand new alibi, eh?
00:45:24You recognize the handwriting?
00:45:26No.
00:45:27Yes, I recognize it.
00:45:28You would.
00:45:30You doubt me?
00:45:31I'm not accusing anyone, Cologne.
00:45:33All I know is that four men are dead under mysterious circumstances after leaving this house.
00:45:38Possible coincidence.
00:45:40But most unfortunate.
00:45:42Yes.
00:45:43There's only one guest left alive.
00:45:45Hanlon.
00:45:46Let us hope that Mr. Hanlon escapes the fate of the others.
00:45:51Yeah.
00:45:52Get your hat, Alice.
00:45:55As long as Mr. Cologne is here, I feel perfectly safe.
00:45:59Suffering cat.
00:46:01So long.
00:46:06Nice fellow.
00:46:08I hope you'll be happy.
00:46:09Goodbye.
00:46:10You're leaving?
00:46:11Yes, I must.
00:46:13It's most unfortunate.
00:46:14But your uncle will understand.
00:46:16Will we see you again?
00:46:18Who knows in this crazy world?
00:46:39Goodbye.
00:47:10All right, come on, Cologne.
00:47:22Well, that, gentlemen, is my considered decision.
00:47:25This institution will not lend its support to any company, even in this emergency,
00:47:30which permits itself to be forced into bankruptcy because of the demand of its employees.
00:47:39What is it?
00:47:40There's a gentleman here to see you.
00:47:42No, I'm too busy.
00:47:43I think you should see this man immediately, Mr. Hanlon.
00:47:48Very well.
00:47:50There, gentlemen, you see what a slave, even a banker, can be to his secretary.
00:47:55We'll continue this talk after lunch.
00:48:09Mr. Hanlon?
00:48:11Yes?
00:48:12I'm Dick Martin.
00:48:14Sit down, Mr. Wyden.
00:48:16I don't have to tell you, Mr. Hanlon, but in the past 48 hours, four of your friends have died.
00:48:22Well, I'm not exactly illiterate, you know.
00:48:24I can read the newspapers.
00:48:26I gather you're not frightened either.
00:48:28A busy man has very little time to indulge in feminine emotions.
00:48:32Just what do you want?
00:48:34I'm here in your interest, Mr. Hanlon, and possibly the interest of this country.
00:48:38In the present emergency, we can't afford to lose any of the much-needed business leaders.
00:48:43And you think my life is in danger?
00:48:45I'm almost certain of it.
00:48:50Here's something I received in the morning mail.
00:48:53I hadn't intended to speak of it.
00:48:56Do you have any idea who the murderer or murderers might be?
00:49:00I do not.
00:49:02If I had, I would inform the police.
00:49:04Of course.
00:49:05You're a good American, Mr. Hanlon.
00:49:07Possibly you will be willing to cooperate with our department in trapping the criminals.
00:49:12Just what have you in your mind?
00:49:14Well, we're reasonably certain that these killings have occurred in or near Dr. Saunders' home in Washington.
00:49:21I see. And you want me to act as a decoy or bait.
00:49:25Is that it?
00:49:26Of course. There will be danger.
00:49:28Well, I'm not afraid of danger.
00:49:31I'd like very much to meet this murderer.
00:49:35Even more than you.
00:49:36Good. We'll take the first plane back to Washington.
00:49:39May I use that phone?
00:49:52Chief, you cover the inside of the house. Be sure you keep your eye on Hanlon.
00:49:55I'll take the outside.
00:50:06In there, Hanlon.
00:50:16All right, let's have a look upstairs.
00:50:18You're not going to leave me here alone.
00:50:20He'll be here with you.
00:50:31This is Cologne's room.
00:50:32Yes, it was.
00:50:35This is Saunders.
00:50:39All right, Saunders, come on out. We're coming in.
00:50:46I thought you said this was always locked.
00:50:48It always has been.
00:51:05I thought so.
00:51:07They've been messing you up, too, haven't they, old timer?
00:51:11Any other rooms?
00:51:12No.
00:51:13Servants' quarters? Anything like that?
00:51:15One small one downstairs.
00:51:16Good.
00:51:21Listen, Chief.
00:51:22Oh, don't talk to me. You've messed up everything, haven't you?
00:51:25I haven't messed up anything.
00:51:27I haven't messed up anything.
00:51:29I haven't messed up anything.
00:51:31I haven't messed up anything.
00:51:33You've messed up everything as it is.
00:51:35Take it easy, Stevens.
00:51:38Over there on the couch.
00:51:41Sit up.
00:51:42No, no, no, I'm all right.
00:51:44Who is this?
00:51:45Stevens, the missing butler.
00:51:47What happened to you?
00:51:48He was slugged and tied up in that basement.
00:51:50You didn't happen to do that to yourself, did you?
00:51:52Why, no, sir, I...
00:51:53Stevens, did you write this?
00:51:55No.
00:51:57Cologne again.
00:51:58Or Dr. Sanders, who also disappeared.
00:52:00Saunders missing?
00:52:03What do you know about that?
00:52:05Well, nothing, sir.
00:52:07Who fed him?
00:52:08Well, I did.
00:52:09What illness was he suffering from?
00:52:11Well, I don't know, sir.
00:52:12When I brought him his food, he always flew from a nanny room or a dark corner.
00:52:16You couldn't have possibly sneaked in there just once and fed him, could you?
00:52:19Well, I...
00:52:20Yeah, you fell down on the job.
00:52:22Who, Miss Saunders?
00:52:23Oh, Miss Saunders, my eye. She's my best girl.
00:52:25Your best girl?
00:52:26My best girl operator.
00:52:28Or was.
00:52:30So you're a flatfoot, eh?
00:52:32How well did you know Saunders?
00:52:34I knew him slightly, in a business way.
00:52:37Did you know that he was supposed to have mysteriously disappeared from a ship in the Orient ten years ago?
00:52:41Why, that's ridiculous.
00:52:42Something new, Chief?
00:52:44No, this is something old.
00:52:46See, the real Miss Saunders came to my office.
00:52:48She's been living abroad for the last ten years on the legacy.
00:52:51When she saw this picture of her uncle in the paper, she figured something was wrong.
00:52:54Well, I figured if somebody was posing as her uncle, I could put someone...
00:52:57Well, this has nothing to do with me. I'm leaving.
00:52:59Sit down.
00:53:13He'll find out who you are by twelve o'clock.
00:53:16Better get him a drink.
00:53:18I'll get him.
00:53:29Here.
00:53:35At last, relieved.
00:53:37And then?
00:53:39Shall I call you...
00:53:41...a sucky?
00:53:47That's what was in my room.
00:53:48Who are you?
00:53:49Dr. Saunders.
00:53:51Take him in there.
00:53:54All right, Doc, take it easy.
00:53:55Cologne. Cologne.
00:53:57Look out for Cologne.
00:54:08Hold it, fella.
00:54:11You know him?
00:54:12Sure, it's Cologne.
00:54:14Well, looks like we're too late.
00:54:16At least your hunch was right.
00:54:18All right, come on, you.
00:54:25Is this your man, Doc?
00:54:26Yes, yes.
00:54:28He's a man.
00:54:30Dr. Melcher, alias Mr. Cologne.
00:54:33Mad.
00:54:34Mad.
00:54:35Mad. Who would be mad?
00:54:37It all started some time ago in my homeland.
00:54:50Heil Hitler.
00:54:52Heil Hitler.
00:54:54Heil Hitler.
00:54:59It was considerate of your Fuhrer to...
00:55:02...permit you to come here to serve us.
00:55:06Your famous...
00:55:08...plastic surgeon is...
00:55:10...well known in lands of rising sun.
00:55:15This is my first request of wholesale surgery.
00:55:19Are these my subjects?
00:55:21Yes.
00:55:23All trusted members of...
00:55:26...the Order of...
00:55:28...Black Dragons.
00:55:30Ready to serve...
00:55:32...Empire...
00:55:34...until...
00:55:36...death.
00:55:39And Americans?
00:55:40They are to impersonate.
00:55:42You have photos of them?
00:55:43I will need many angles.
00:55:46Better than that.
00:55:48Better than that.
00:55:50We have perfect...
00:55:52...replicas.
00:55:55Death masks.
00:55:57Good.
00:55:59I shall be ready to operate as soon as the surgery is prepared.
00:56:05This is Dr. Nankuchi.
00:56:07He will assist you.
00:56:13This way, Herr Doctor.
00:56:18THE END
00:56:48© BF-WATCH TV 2021
00:57:18© BF-WATCH TV 2021
00:57:49Remove your robes.
00:58:01The transformation is...
00:58:04...complete.
00:58:07Our faith in...
00:58:09...your ability was well founded...
00:58:12...Honorable Doctor.
00:58:14We owe you...
00:58:15We owe you...
00:58:18...and your Fuhrer...
00:58:22...our deep gratitude...
00:58:25...for what you have done for us.
00:58:28Anything I can do to hasten the establishment of our new Order...
00:58:31...and to destroy the archaic democracies...
00:58:34...is an honor and a privilege.
00:58:38You...
00:58:40...accompany these men...
00:58:42...and they will see that you are...
00:58:45...fittingly...
00:58:47...rewarded.
00:58:55THE END
00:59:14This way, Herr Doctor.
00:59:19What's the meaning of this?
00:59:21I'm a member of the Party.
00:59:23The Fuhrer will hear of this.
00:59:24That's just what we're going to prevent.
00:59:27It's a little trick we learned from you Nazis.
00:59:29Leave no evidence behind.
00:59:31Let no sentimentality stand in your way.
00:59:33Since you're the only one who knows our real identity...
00:59:36...this is merely a precaution to make sure that no one else finds them out.
00:59:41All right.
00:59:46Sorry we have to ask you to share these quarters with someone else.
00:59:55But he won't be with us for long, Herr Doctor.
00:59:58You will pay for this, you apes!
01:00:01You swine!
01:00:03The Fuhrer will wipe you off the face of the earth!
01:00:24THE END
01:00:46So you got out of here, huh?
01:00:49He evidently made good his escape to America...
01:00:51...and set out to kill us one by one.
01:00:54Why didn't you kill him like the others?
01:00:56Oh, I was necessary to the completion of his plans.
01:01:00Instead, he inoculated me with an insidious serum...
01:01:04...which quickly transformed me into this horrid monster you see before you!
01:01:12And you must go on living.
01:01:16No!
01:01:18I won't live!
01:01:19I won't live!