All language subtitles for Der Fluch der gelben Schlange

Cliff!.. Cliff!

There's never anyone around
when you want them

Do I have to do everything
around this house?

Cliff!

Ling!.. Ling!

What are you, deaf?

I wasn't in my room..
- That's obvious..

Did you hear a scream?

Yes, that is why I wasn't in my room

So, what was it?

A murder..
A murder?

Who?
- Ling

Where?

Here, in Hong Kong
in front of the pagoda..

I'm afraid they also
broke into the pagoda..

Mr. Bray, I haven't been able to find Ling

It's not there, it's stolen!

Come on Joe, respect the dead..

They're mad, A great evil,

a curse will come back now..

What kind of curse are you talking about?

Hey Joe, what is the matter?

It's stolen..

Cliff, I thought that it was over
When I buried it here

I thought that we'd be free of it..

It gives one a frightening power..
I'm afraid..

What power?

The power of China,
her strength her symbol..

The yellow snake?

Yes, how did you know?
- But Joe, that is only a myth..

The one who possesses it,
on the day of the dragon..

On the day of November 17th..

Will win any war or battle,
he begins on that day

It's a vicious curse

This time it could destroy the world..

Leave him..
- I'd better call the police

I'll bury him myself..

Without the police,
it is better that way..

And I thought that it was
the safest place to hide it..

Did anyone else know that you buried it?

No one but Ling,
but he would never betray me

Perhaps he was more devoted
to his color than you think..

Just what are you trying to say?

Just that my half brother Fing-Su

might be interested in Ling's death

You should have some respect for him

whether he's your real brother or not...

I know that...

You have the same rights in this house..

Although you're not my real son..

I see...

Then I also have the right
to try and trace the murderer..

And I'm sure he's the head of a snake...
- You leave the handling of this to me..

And fly to London tonight, as we agreed

I might find him there..

You wont find the head
of a snake in London

when the body is here in Hong Kong

But the body only has strength

While the head carries a deadly poison

that it will spread all over
the world unless it's stopped

Cliff, don't be a stubborn fool, my boy

I'm warning you not to interfere..

I know China better than you do..

The yellow snake has been
buried once already

And now I'm going to find it,
and bury it again

Please go to London,
and do what I asked you to do..

Cliff, this is my hearts greatest wish..

Since I am as sensitive as you,
in matters of the heart, I feel obligated,

I'll go..

Mr. Leggit is not here anymore..

No I'm sorry,
I can't give him any messages..

Why not?
Because he died last week..

God be with him..

Fools, all these calls are useless..

Some of them will go bankrupt I expect..
Cigarette?

No thank you...

And all this because your
late partner Leggit,

stuck you with at least
50.000 pounds in debts

It was you introduced Leggit to me..
You must have been told..

I was not...
I barely knew him..

50.000 pounds of your
companies funds, are missing

That is all I know about it

Now wait a minute..
- Now but Narth,it is quite simple

Somebody speculated with the money,
and did it in his name

Mr. Spedwell..
- We're down 50.000 pounds...

I don't have that kind of money..

Yes, my finance committee
has thought about that...

They want to know how,
and when you'll pay?

But how can I know that?
How can I say?..

Well I'm afraid that is your
problem, not mine

But why haven't you gone to the one
who can obviously help you?

But of course,
your first cousin, Joe Bray

I've heard he's one of the
richest men in Hong Kong..

To him,50.000 pounds is nothing,
of little importance..

To you, everything..

Joe is not a generous man..
He would never...

I don't see why he wouldn't..

He's been sending you money for years

That 2.000 pounds he sends me every year,
has nothing to do with the business

Well, perhaps I can still help..

A friend of mine, a Mr. Graham St. Clay..
- Friends are something you wouldn't have

Friends about whom I've never spoken
- But who is this Graham St. Clay?

This was just delivered..

Oh, from Joe Bray...
For you..

I'll read my own private letters,
if you don't mind

Of excuse me..

And you wont forget that your
deadline is 2 days away, will you?.. Smoke?

No!
- I'll see you...

Mabel.. Mabel.. Mabel..

Joan!

Put that thing in the kitchen
or somewhere..

It makes me nervous
- Yes uncle Stephan..

Mabel...

Joan, find Mabel and tell her to come here
- Yes uncle Stephan..

Mabel..
- Why are you screaming like a madman?

I'm sorry..
But we are saved, this letter..

Read it yourself..

Today is the fifth, you're
to be married on the tenth..

Is that so?

Please, I'll explain...

Just who is this Joe Bray?

A first cousin of mine, a millionaire..
He lives in Hong Kong..

I haven't met the man,

but he provides me with
2.000 pounds a year for Joan

In fact, I owe my firm to Joe..

Why haven't you told me this before?

And for this,
I'm to marry this Clifford Ling?

Mabel I need money, plenty..

Or else, your father will go to jail..

I'm to do this for you?
Think again...

I refuse to marry a foundling
just to get his inheritance

It will be millions..

Will you guarantee me
Joe Bray will be dead soon?

The man is 65 years old..
- Churchill was 90..

Please..
Mabel you are no longer 18

Perhaps... marriage...

would be good for you...

It.. would be good for you, and me..

I guess I can look at him..

Mabel...

Maybe I'll like him,
and maybe I wont..

You have another daughter,
don't forget about her

She's weak enough to do your bidding

But Joan is only my foster child..

Here, it says niece...

Joan is the daughter of your sister,
and your niece...

Forgive me for interrupting your work..

But could you tell me where I could find
Slater's Cottage,125 ?

Take a left, fourth on the right
- Fine, thanks..

Another question..

Would you say I'm a gentleman?
- Erm.. no..

No?.. Many thanks..
Goodbye..

Clifford Ling is a very good looking man..

A gentleman, he offers the
possibility of a fine future..

You don't even know the man..
- I'm sure he's good..

Joe Bray wishes very much,
that one of you marry him..

Your name by birth is Bray, Joan..

The lineage should be continued..

Joan, I've been very good to you..

I've given you everything you could want
It's cost me a lot

I don't think it's too much to expect

Uncle Stephan, to marry someone you
don't love, is a sin

Joan..
I'm only asking you to marry him

If Mabel doesn't...

Will this repay you for all your kindnesses?

It will my dear..

How very careless..
In London, one should be a thief..

Now calm down and stop crying...

But Joan, it's just in case..

Nothing's been decided..

Please stop crying, he hasn't even arrived

Yes, if it's me you're talking about..

You must be the girl I'm supposed to marry..

Who are you?
- Clifford Lynn..

Then you're mistaken..

Alright, then perhaps this lovely creature

Pardon...

Clifford Lynn, I'm happy you've come..

Your appearance was a surprise..

Well, none of us is safe
from a surprise now and then

Yes...

This just came for you..

For me?
- Yes..

Here you see the next surprise..

And it's not even my birthday..

Did you see who brought it?
- A Chinese..

You can open your eyes now..
It's dead...

I'm sorry, I can't find your
waste paper basket..

Well now, do you always give
your guests such a welcome?

I rather thought they would
try to kill me with a dagger...

Seeing as the windows
there are wide open..

I'm going to have a drink of whisky

It's very nice here..

Well, I'm supposed to marry someone..

Surely not you?...

Me..
- Oh, alright..

Mr. Lynn!..

I find your behavior in my house
rather unmannerly

Ah, you're Narth..

I might have known,
I've heard a lot about you

Are you not the gentleman who uses
others money for his own investments?

How dare you say that!
Let's drop the topic!

You're here to ascertain
if I'm an heir to Mr. Brays will..

Yes, after he's dead..

For the time being, the old boy is
still alive, and in excellent condition

Well, I'm here now...

But I'm a long way off from
getting married to your niece..

At least for now..

I'm sorry, but I always tell the truth

You must marry, quickly

You better repair the hole in your
floor first, I'll pay for it, of course..

And I think you and I
should take some time

to get better acquainted with each other

I'm looking forward to it..

What is your name again?
We weren't introduced...

Joan...

Joan? I thought all Joans were
bitter and extremely ill natured

Perhaps she's an exception..

I'll see you later..

And would you see that my best wishes

are sent to Mr. Graham St Clay,
if you will..

I haven't heard of the man..

So, you haven't had the pleasure yet?

Happy to have met you all..

I am Fing-Su
- Ah but of course, please come inside

Thank you

You know me?
- You've just introduced yourself

Please take a seat..

Are you interested in my
beautiful collection?

Gentlemen come to me quite often,
and want to buy things from me

But I do not sell anything

You see, I've grown to love each
and ever piece in this house..

And they're like children to me

And I could never never
part with my children..

They are mine...

I do not wish to buy anything
I'm expecting someone here

But there's no-one in my house, but me

Though I'm very happy you came,
if you're expecting someone else

You'll surely be disappointed

That's him now..
- That's him now..

That's him now?

I'm sorry.. sorry

Cliff! I'm sorry, I didn't expect
you to look so unkempt..

I'm still a handsome devil..

And you're beginning to look
older than your antiques..

Hey...

Tell me, how have you been?
- You might say, preserved..

I see, in this museum, yes..

You know, if I wanted to,
I could sell everything...

Then why not do it?
- Ah but...

Wait a minute, there was a man
here who said he was expecting you

What?
- Oh there he is..

I welcome you to London, Cliff..

My gracious brother..
You certainly surprised me

Please Mr. Carter,
forgive me my obtrusiveness

It's my way of surprising,
my dear brother here

It's good to see you..

Yes, while you two renew acquaintances..

I will excuse myself..
And make us some tea..

Chinese, naturally..

Well, since you know I'm in London now..

I imagine you also know why I'm here?

Yes, you are suppose to continue
half of the inheritance of our father,

with the bride of his choice...

I hope she's a pretty one...

As far as I'm concerned..
From what I've seen so far..

As for you, you look as young as ever
- The eternal youth of China

And your business is going well?
- Fine..

It's unfortunate you're
staying with your friend here

I would gladly put you up..

The food is European
and the maid is Chinese..

If I recall...
You like both..

I'm sure I'll like it here..

This is guaranteed to be the
very best tea, anyone can buy..

Gentlemen, your tea...

Now, you must tell me
why you are in London..

I came to bring you a present..
- Yes ?

Do you realize what you've given me?
Yes, a dagger..

Yes, a rare find..

This is the old and ancient
sign of Gwin-Sing

Many years ago it stood for
power, cruelty and a silent death

The weapon of the fighting hand..

The ideal of Chinese world domination

Isn't it curious that
you brought it for me..

For I understand that there is talk
of the fighting hand here in London

Where did you get it?
- I found it..

Cliff, you're a lucky fellow

Cliff!

My goodness, I feel extremely
awkward about this..

This has never happened
before Mr. Fing-Su

Please forgive me
- I forgive you, Mr. Carter

Thank you..

I was too slow..

If you want to stay with me,
you're welcome..

Cliff, I swear to you..

Nothing like this has ever happened
in my house before

I've never had anyone try to kill me...
I don't even know why..

Well, perhaps they
were trying to kill ME..

Yes, that is another possibility

China and love..

And the fighting hands..

You've saved my life Fing-Su,

perhaps, I'll stay with you..

They wont try again, I'm sure..

Forgive me, I must leave

Ah...Fing-Su...

I thank you..

I'm indebted to you..
- You are my brother..

Well.. well what should I do now?

Better close the window..
- Yes, a very good idea..

Ingenious isn't it?

This is my protection,
for my wealth and health

I don't know how much
you like your brother..

But he is very different from you...

At the very least, he could have
been much more courteous to you

Especially, after you
gave him such a gift..

Well after all,
he saved my life, didn't he?

You're right, I see now..
You're so very right, yes..

And now that he's gone,
I'll make an English tea

Beautiful isn't it?
- Yes..

My most precious piece

Ah yes, sometimes the
simplest is the most beautiful..

By Eddie Samuel Carter
- No, Tolstoy..

I'm sorry Mr. Narth,

you say you'll pay,
when you inherit the money

But the man is still alive,

.. and your daughter
hasn't married his son..

Until then, you can't raise a penny

Give me one..
- Bad for your health..

Where'll I get the money?

I thought you might ask..

So I took the liberty of
bringing someone along,

who might answer that question

Please, come in...

That is Graham St. Clay...
This is Mr. Narth..

You were expecting me to be English?
- Yes...

May I take a seat?
- Oh yes, of course.. - Thank you..

I've heard that you're in
trouble at the moment...

50.000 isn't it?

50,000 will solve your problems

Please, take it...

Thank you, I...

A receipt?
- For what, aren't we men?

How can I... well..

Perhaps you can do me
a small favor Mr. Narth..

Of course, with the greatest of pleasure

This favor is not going to be
worth 50,000 to you, nor to me..

Consequently,
there will be several favors..

I don't know how I
can thank, or express..

You have sir, saved me
from a desperate situation

You don't know how
desperate I've been..

Not at all..
You will hear from me Mr. Narth

Good day..
Sir.

No, I was just going to tell you that you
don't have to marry me anymore..

Have you found a better bride than me?

Joe Bray is dead..

Isn't one supposed to keep a promise
to the dead, as well as to the living?

You didn't promise him anything
- But my uncle..

Your uncle will not be sad about it..

My uncle didn't know him at all..

Your uncle knew how
much he would inherit..

If we had married..

Maybe I will marry you after all..

Only for love?
- Yes...

I never know if you are serious...

Oh, pardon..
OH!

This is my sporting friend, Mr. Carter

Eddie Samuel, this is Miss Joan Bray
- Good morning..

Since when do you use
tomatoes to play golf?

This is a little joke from a millionaire..

That means, since he is lodging as my guest

In other words,
he wants me to leave..

A shame, perhaps I would have been able

to innumerate some of the characteristic

idiosyncrasies of my friend
on this momentous occasion

I've already noticed quite a few..

Miss Joan is not in the least curious

And now, good luck to you,
in case you want to go fishing later

Miss Joan, I hope we become better
acquainted with each other

And I'm sorry for my
friends rough tones

He's an overgrown boy
Good day..

Angry?...

Now tell me, are you more
obliging when you're shaved?

Perhaps...

Hello my friend...
A lot to sweep huh?

Do you know him?

He tries to make the world clean..

His broom and shovel
will always be busy..

I don't think I would ever
be bored, if you married me..

Thank you
- You're welcome...

It's been a pleasure for me, Joan..
- Goodbye..

Your fianc� would make a good servant

Do you want anything?

Hong Kong has sent a telegram,
you can give it to my father..

Oh, you have a message,
you are invited to a dinner

Apparently, it seems the gracious lady
is in demand everywhere

Father will pick you up at eight,
enjoy yourself...

Father, Joe Bray...
Buried yesterday...

Mr. St. Clay will join you shortly
- Yes, thank you..

I'm pleased that you've come..

My dear Joan, I want you to meet,
Mr. Graham St. Clay..

A business friend..
- Shouldn't we forget business?

You're enchanting, please..

Well if you don't wish to
talk shop, Mr. St Clay,

I should have no more difficulties,
because I just got a...

telegram from Hong Kong informing me,
cousin Joe Bray has passed on...

Therefore, I can guarantee that I can,

deliver to you, a rather large cheque..

Speak not of business,
in the presence of a beautiful lady

That is what I like about you Mr. Narth..
You're an optimist

Are you married?
- No..

Ahh, but soon..

I'll announce myself..

We'll set a place at the table

No need to, because you're
about to have one too many..

This young lady is my bride to be..

And that applies to one and all,
including my closest relatives..

Don't be disturbed...

I didn't know, you and
Clifford Lynn were relatives..

I'm not accountable to you,
in regards to my relatives..

Your first favor to me, Mr. Narth...
didn't amount to a pennies worth...

Please leave me alone..

And now we'll dine at a
nice little restaurant,

Won't that be nice?

Who is Graham St Clay really?
- He's my half brother

Your half brother?
- Yes, his mother was a Chinese woman..

She was a member of an old and
respected imperial Chinese family

That explains a lot,
regarding his character..

Wasn't it rather rude of..
- Yes, he was..

Are you always as jealous as that?

Do you always have to go to dinner
with strange gentlemen?

Or could you possibly get used to me?

If I were able to see
more of you, I might..

Would you run a bath for me?

Lay my clothes out for me?
Bring me my tea?

And at night, would you
sing me lullabies?

What you need, is a musical maid
She'd be less expensive..

Expensive...
You are sweet..

You're becoming important to me..
I could even say...

Come on!

I thought you wanted to eat?
- I thought so to..

But a short walk here,
can also be very enjoyable..

Later on we'll get something to eat..

But now we'll walk,
until we find our appetite..

Stay here and don't move..
Keep quiet and I'll be right back..

Looking for me?

Tell your employer that
I don't need any protection

But he might need it
himself in a few days!

Here, look!

Now get out of here!

The third..
Now it's mine..

I'm frightened..
- For me?

Now, what were we talking about?

Ah yes, I was about to tell you..

You're sweet..

You lead an exciting life, Mr. Lynn

Yes, but not much longer..
Only till the 17th

I have nothing to sell...
Especially at night..

What do you want?

Help!.. help!

Why do you even think
of marrying a person like me?

Isn't it frightening?
- No, not anymore..

Because I shaved?

What kind of person are you, Mr. Lynn?
- My friends call me Cliff

Cliff...

And do you care?

It's terrible, not a thing.. nothing!

Scoundrels, if they had stolen anything..

Not a thing..
- Cant you sleep?

Not any more..
They tried to murder me..

They made another
attempt to murder me..

And still I don't know why..

Missing anything?
- No, nothing..

Murderers, that is what they were,
murderers..

For your information,
they never got in through the door

They came through the window

The window was open
What can I do?

If the windows not open, I can't sleep..

Yes I know, now calm down,

and tell me calmly and clearly
exactly what happened here

Alright!.. alright, I'll calm
down and tell it calmly

and clearly exactly the way it happened

I slept, awoke, saw two Chinese, and then..

Then, then they knocked me out..
I awoke, help me!

Nothing, not anything
Nothing stolen..

They didn't even recognize it's value

Yes..

No my good friend..

If they had, they would
have taken it with them..

Now my brother..

I'm going to pay you
a friendly little visit...

Follow that car, and don't lose it..
- Yes Sir..

Here you are..
- Thank you

Tell them to get out of here
- Scared?

Fing-Su, I'm warning you..

That will be your last warning...

I can think of nicer
ways to immortality..

Get them out of here..

My loving brother,
why didn't you simply ask,

if you wanted to see the
yellow snake again..

It would have been easier..

You know how my
men deal with burglars?

If you're smart, return the snake..

You nervous?

Don't be so stupid, you'll
never get out of here alive..

I'm worried about your
health and welfare..

Forget about the snake..
And leave the world in peace!

Bring him back to me!

Good evening..

Three visits in one night..

Isn't it too much of a good thing?

You invited me,
isn't your home my home?.. brother..

What gives you the right
to intrude upon my privacy?

Your crimes..
- A crime to you maybe..

To me, a mission
- A noble mission..

You break into houses..
Commit murder.. dishonor the dead..

You dare reproach me?
This is sacred..

With the symbol of the yellow snake,
I will gain power again

It's the heritage of my mother,
that I be victorious..

With the lives of thousands
of innocent people..

Our father...
- Our father is out of it.. He's dead..

I am no longer obligated to him..

A man's obligations to his father never end

Even a bastard...

And this bastard..
Commands four million Chinese..

And four million isn't six hundred..

If I have the yellow snake,
they'll all submit..

Give it back to me!

I'm warning you one last time
Forget about the yellow snake..

And the 17th of November,
and your plans for conquest, Fing-su,

or I'll break your neck!

Brutality will only bring retaliation

But I know how to handle,
your kind of lunatic..

This is my last warning.. Fing-Su..

Clifford Lynn...

I'll have revenge..

Miss Joan Bray, or Madame, or Mr. St. Clay

Your answer came all too quickly..

Those that answer too quickly,
are thoughtless..

Since I met Joan yesterday,
I've become interested,

and I want to see her,
and speak to her... alone..

And maybe, I'll marry the girl..
- Mr. St. Clay..

Obedience is the most important
rule of the fighting hands..

And don't you forget it Spedwell..

You have enough slaves who
will willingly, obey your orders..

Mr. Narth would appreciate
my proposal more,

if it were presented
by someone like you...

An Englishman..

Mr. St. Clay, one thing..

Joan Bray is a woman
If something happens to her I'll...

You have been paid to well,
and done too little, Spedwell..

If you hurry, you'll have time
to meet Mr. Narth at the office..

Goodbye..

Thank you Mabel,

you've chosen many
beautiful things for me..

If my father's willing to spend
so much money to get rid of you,

I'm certainly not going to
stand in the way of the old fool..

I guess I shouldn't talk
like that, do you mind?

It would be extraordinary if you didn't

The company of your
fianc� does you good..

You've become quick witted..
- Thank you..

He's not stupid,
he's even courageous..

But it takes courage to be
seen with him on the street..

Maybe I'll be lucky and find
a good looking man under that beard

We all have to pay for everything in life..
Even money..

That's impossible!

The wedding to Joan, has already
been planned and arranged

He wants me to shuffle the girl around,

the way he shuffles a shipment
of washing machines..

Today she marries Clifford Lynn,
and tomorrow St. Clay..

Consider her feelings..

Can you afford such considerations?

Clifford Lynn will force me to explain,
and I'll have to tell him..

50.000 pounds is a lot of money..
- Oh he'll get that back!

Now that old Bray is dead,

we only have to get
Joan and Clifford Lynn married..

Ah, this takes time,
the reading of the will..

Then the settlement of the estate..

I'm a business man..

If Clifford Lynn marries Joan,
I'm a millionaire..

Well Mr. St. Clay is worth even more,
you have another daughter..

Mabel?
- Yes..

Bring Clifford Lynn
to her for marriage..

Both heirs to an immense fortune,
would be your sons in-law..

You said you were a business man..

A fine thing you're asking..
- Nonsense..

In the world in which we live,

women are nothing more,
than a figure in a bank account..

To be transferred,
and manipulated at will..

The interesting part,
is how it draws interest..

So what will happen?

Not a thing...

Except Mr. St. Clay wants an undisturbed
meeting with Miss Bray to be set up

I'll have to persuade her..

No no, not necessary,
Mr. St. Clay will provide persuasion..

The only thing you have to do..

Is try to keep quiet and keep out of it

If the girl stays at Mr. St. Clays home
for a few days..

Give me a cigarette!

You know, you smoke too much..

The dream of young girls..

Mabel, you would be a beautiful bride..

Are you trying to remind me that
I haven't even married once?

I didn't mean it like that, I'm sorry..

Why are you sorry?
You're right...

You've found someone good for you..

I have to pick up my
fur jacket at the furrier, coming?

No, uncle Stephan will be home very early

So I have to prepare supper for him

It was very nice of you to accompany me..

If I'd gone by myself, I certainly
would have gotten confused

Women only wear
a wedding gown once..

That's right.. or not at all, I... bye..
- 'bye..

My Bride!

Oh,Mr. Carter..
- That is correct..

I recognized you immediately,
because Eddie Samuel Carter,

has only to see a face but once,
and he never forgets it..

The only difficulty I have,
is remembering names

Because I'm always
running into good friends,

and I cant introduce them
because I can never remember names

Although the memory of numbers,
has always been easy..

Telephone numbers for instance

I meet this difficulty by introducing
people by their telephone numbers,

it goes like this..

Allow me 128, this is 1202..
And now, let me see, your name is..

Joan Bray..
- Of course, Miss Bray, that's it..

Please forgive me my confusion
with regards to names..

That's alright..
- Do you mind if I accompany you Miss..

Joan Bray..
- Oh,I should have remembered,

I thank you Miss Bray..

At this moment I am very happy,
and in this state I'm rather talkative

Yes, I noticed..

Look at the exquisite
treasure I just bought..

Third Ming period,

you know of course,
that I'm a collector of antiques..

My own specialty I the
treasures of the far east

Well here I am,
walking along the street

Minding my own business,
when all at once, it is my lucky day

I've also doubled my good
fortune by meeting you

I must enlighten you about Cliff
- Are there any horrible secrets?

I believe a woman should
always know everything

about the man she's going to marry

At least that's my belief..

Yes well, Clifford Lynn has
two points hard to recognize..

First, he is nicer than he appears..
- A very nice observation

Yes, but the second one
is more important..

He hasn't the foggiest about Chinese art

Surely you're joking..

He can't distinguish between the
values of the Xing and Xian dynasties

He thinks statues are handicrafts
and takes enamels are late paintings

Certainly a drag on a marriage
- Yes, oh yes..

Oh,Mr. Carter..
Can you put it together?

I'm certain I can't restore it
to it's original condition..

But if I were able to repair it,

I wouldn't have these lovely bits
of china to bring you good luck..

Inspector, As fine a vase,
with quality just as good,

as any vase that Tu-Fu ever made

You are familiar with Tu-Fu, aren't you?
A precious vase..

Mr. Carter, I want you to explain
what happened, point by point..

Point by point,
I would be happy to inspector..

At 5 after 2 I left my house..

At 5 after 3 I walked
into an antique shop,

and bought a magnificent vase of china,

and 5 minutes later, I purchased it..

Purchasing it was very costly,
because of it's value

Of course, go on..

At 15 minutes before 4,I was making
my way to a taxi stand at Gordon street

and 5 minutes later I saw the girl

And 1 minute later I stopped the lady..

And 3 minutes later, it was broken,
the vase as well as my head..

And I said, it was my lucky day...

To whom did you say that?
- To Miss... ah.. these names..

Well, who was this lady?..
- The bride, she was..

Was she your bride?

Not my bride,
she was the bride of my friend..

The bride of my best friend, Clifford Lynn..

And it was she,
who knocked you down?

Oh now inspector..

That charming young lady,
why should she?

Then why should she disappear?

Perhaps you should tell me inspector,

point by point!

Good evening dear..

Joan isn't with you?
- No, should she be?

She's not back yet,
and she should be..

She left me on Gordon street, and said
she was going home straight away..

Oh,Joan is not here?
- No!

Oh don't worry Mabel...

I guess our little Joan...

is engaged on something special...

Engaged on something special?

why didn't she say something about it?

Perhaps, she didn't even know
anything about it, then

Pleasant things can
come as a surprise..

And you're full of surprises..

May I speak to Joan please?

I see that you're still ill mannered,
good evening..

Good evening..
- Good evening...

I thought Joan must have been with you..

But... isn't she here?
- No..

Yes, but it's a quarter past eight,
where is she?

I don't know!

I'm not her nanny
who carries her around

She's a grown woman..

But I will certainly tell her, that
her fianc� is longing for her..

Please have her ring me,
as soon as she returns...

I will tell her..

What can she buy after the shops close?
- A bus ticket perhaps..

If you were gallant, you would
have met Joan at the bus depot

Gallant?...
I am gallant, good evening..

He's really worried about her..

If I were Clifford Lynn...

you are the one,
I would rather pursue

And as for Joan,
he should indeed worry..

What does that mean?
Where's Joan?

In the best of hands
my dear, believe me..

Who are you?

Have I changed?

You..
- That's right

You are more beautiful than ever..

There are so many seats here..
Why are you standing?

Please sit..
- I want to get out of here..

Where can you go?

To your uncle,

who wants to sell you for
money to Clifford Lynn?

I fully understand if you love him..

I wish to marry you..
I warn you Miss Bray..

Clifford Lynn won't live long

Because of his ideals,
he forces me to eliminate him

He doesn't like Chinese..
We don't like him..

What do you want from me?

Your life isn't worth a penny..

When Clifford Lynn decides
to co-operate with me

Your life will be spared..

All you have to do,
is to write a letter to your fianc�

Here, I've already prepared it..

You're young beautiful and clever..
I presume..

Now, sign it..
Sign it!

It's Clifford Lynn,
good evening Miss Mabel..

I was wondering..
- Joan is still not here

She's not in her room?
- No..

Yes, well if she isn't back by midnight
I'm going to call the police..

Yes, goodbye Mabel..

Eddie!
What's happened to you?

Here I go again..

I was walking down the street,

thinking of nothing at all

When suddenly, I saw a
most wonderful Chinese vase

A heavenly vase, red enamel on a light
blue background, the pattern of Tu-Fu..

Don't bother me with Tu-Fu..

I'm asking you what has
happened to your head!

It's broken, and the vase also

You shouldn't treat me so harshly,
it still hurts me

Yes but, has someone knocked you down?
Were you run over?

I was run over, I mean, knocked out!

Who?
- From behind..

You idiot!
I'm asking you, who?

Yes, the inspector..
But you don't know...

Please, that Miss...
These names..

Your bride..

Joan Bray?
You must be out of your mind!

Joan Bray, that was it..
At least I can remember her name

If you don't tell me immediately,
what has being going on..

I'm going to strangle you on the spot!

No, don't strangle me..

She was only with me..
- When?

I see I'll have to elucidate..
Point by point..

Well, today I saw her,
on Gordon street..

There was a gate, broken vase, broken head
And when I recovered..

Go on!
- I'm afraid she's vanished..

Who?
- Your bride..

Joan?
- Right, that's the name...

Message for you..

Forgive me, I afraid these
knives are making me nervous

What is it, bad news?

Joan has been kidnapped..
- No..

That's the reason they knocked me out

Adding it all together..

Now I think these little
surprises are meant for you..

What is in the note?
- An ultimatum from Fing-Su

The yellow snake, for Joan..

This is November 11th,

he'll stop at nothing, even murder,
to get the yellow snake

Then give it to him,
so he wont harm the girl..

What's the number of Scotland Yard?

Tomorrow at noon,
the ship leaves the harbor

You will be on that ship,
to Hong Kong..

And there will be one other passenger
Miss Joan Bray..

You will be responsible for her,
and see she doesn't escape

The young lady doesn't
really want to make the trip..

Ok Mr. St. Clay
- What's wrong?

I'm not an escort,

I don't mind running guns for you..
But no kidnapping..

I'm not interested in your sentiments

You will continue to do my bidding..

I'm sorry..
- What are you sorry for?

The weapons that you smuggle for me?

The people that you blackmail..

The treason on your own country?

Or the money you accept from me?

I'm sorry for it all...

Have a pleasant journey...

Miss Bray... Don't be scared..

Come with me,
I wont hurt you...

Yes, but this is
not enough evidence

for an arrest Mr. Lynn..

That letter is a clear
cut case of blackmail!

It's type written..

We can't prove it came from St. Clay..

And my head?
- You didn't see who did it..

Well how could I, from behind...

But the fact is that Miss Bray,
has not yet returned...

That is right...

May I ask, just who
it was who told you..

of Mr. St. Clays meeting
with your niece?

A business friend
- I need a precise answer...

Mr. Spedwell, a business partner,

And a friend of St. Clay...

Inspector, this man is deeply in debt..

And he'll go to any lengths,
to get rid of his creditors...

I wont stand for this slander...

Mr. Lynn, I understand
the state you're in..

But I must advise you to choose
your words more carefully...

You sit here, while some
half caste organizes every

piece of riff-raff in
the underworld of London..

He ships weapons to Hong Kong..

He wants the world in his power..

He thinks nothing of
murder and kidnapping..

And you want me to
choose words carefully..

I say something has to
be done now, inspector..

Neither Scotland Yard or the
government of Hong Kong is sleeping

We've known about him
for sometime already..

At any rate, I thank you
for your co-operation...

And I promise you, that we at
the yard will do our very best..

Ah ha.. thank goodness for that...

Mr. Lynn, please help Joan..

Ahh, I wasn't aware,
that you or your father

were the least bit worried about her..

If I can do anything for you..
- No thank you, thank you

The police are competent, goodnight.

You're not so bad after all..

My brothers, China is far away
But she needs our help..

We, the organization
of the Fighting Hands..

Will turn back the wheels of history

We will build a new and powerful China..
A china that will rule the world

We'll recapture the yellow snake..

And she will lead us to victory..

We will be more successful than our
brothers during the Boxer rebellion

On the 17th, the day of the dragon,

with those from Hong Kong..
We'll fight and win...

This was Clifford Lynn..

There can be no mercy..

You! find Joan Bray if you have
to turn London upside down..

You!
Go to Samuel Carter's

I'm going mad with this waiting..

If he has Joan, and harms her..

I swear, I'll kill him
with my bare hands..

Well give him the yellow snake,
and your troubles are over..

Nonsense, and plunge
the world into war?

Oh come now, what can a
small band of Chinese do?

Besides, as soon as you have Joan,
you can call the police anyway..

Call the police?
They already know everything..

But by the time they
decide to do their job..

It will be the 17th of November,
and Fing-Su is in Hong Kong..

And all of this because
of a stupid symbol..

By the way, where did you
put that stupid reptile?

My head..
- Here..

Now I understand why they're
being on my head so much

I can't carry it with me all the time!

It's a funny feeling to know
the lives of so many

depend upon it, even Joan..

The whole thing isn't
worth a 1000 pounds..

The artwork is poor,
the stones aren't expensive..

And all together...
it's actually worthless..

Some 300 years old..

I wish I'd never even
seen the stinking thing!

I agree...

Why in the world hasn't
inspector Frasier called me yet?

Scotland Yard can't even put their
stupid men in to action in 2 hours!

He was supposed to ring me up at once!

Eddie..
- Yes Cliff..

There's something wrong
here, it's silent..

I don't understand..
Are you sure?

Here, listen..

Stupid...

Cliff!..
There!
...
Bravo, Cliff!

That is the end..Cliff!

I'm very sorry Mr. Narth,

that I had to send for you,
in the middle of the night..

But time pressed..

I must speak with you..

Because of you, I'm in an awkward
position now Mr. St. Clay..

The police have questioned me..

And Clifford Lynn asked about Joan..
You see?

I expected that..

As I've already told you Mr. Narth..

You needn't worry about your niece,
you'll see her very soon

At the moment, it is something
quite different, Mr. Narth

Please..
- Thank you..

I need, here in London,
a new business manager

Our friend Spedwell, must
undertake a very long journey

I myself will be leaving
about the 16th of November..

However, I am going to
continue business here..

I have confidence in you Mr. Narth..

I.. you honor me Mr. St. Clay..

Our future relations will grow stronger,

not only because of your niece Joan..

But also because of
your position with me..

I don't have to tell you what
this will mean to you financially..

Of course not..

There is, however a ceremonious
act that you must perform

It was my idea that we bring
you in to the Fighting Hands..

So that you'll know our aims,
and be more closely connected with us.

You mentioned a ceremony?

Yes.. its a distinction granted to
very few Europeans up to now..

It will seem strange to you..

But everything is based on symbols,

and rites which are
marked with submission

All great causes, need more servants..

Mr. Narth, are you ready for it?

What.. now?...

In the middle of the night?

Few real believers question the time

Come here!

Now I call you brother..

The meaning of this great organization,

is infallible brotherhood..

And now you'll
take the sacred oath..

You must understand,
that once you become one of us..

You will never be allowed to resign,
never!

Except by death..

Repeat after me..

I will be a servant

I.. I will be a servant..

By my honor,
and the blood of all traitors

By my honor,
and the blood of all traitors..

My faith and truth I pledge

My faith and truth I pledge..

Strike in the symbolic mark!

Strike now!

It's only a symbol..
A wax figure..

Strike now!

You swine!
Murderer!

You've made me a murderer!

You've made me a murder a man!

Wearing the bridal gown before
the wedding day brings misfortune

But only to the bride..

Mr. Lynn, I should have taken you..

Help me!
...
Help me!!!

I thank you..

I'll never forget what
you've done for me..

That's alright..

But you must promise to stay in
the house and lock yourself in..

You know where to find me
if anything happens.. - Yes..

And one more thing...

No one must know about it
- Yes, I understand..

Goodnight
- Goodnight..

Cliff!

Cliff..
Cliff...

Oh, he'll never come round..

I don't know why not,
that Buddha wasn't heavy

why didn't you give him some help?

What?.. I was like a furious lion
I fought off 50 or 60 Chinese men here

What.. Joan! How did you get here?
- Please don't ask..

Something terrible has happened
Mabel is dead..

Mabel?
What.. who?

In her own house..
Scotland Yard has been called

Here, drink up..

How long have I been lying here?
- Oh quite some time..

If I had counted you out,
it would be 5000 by now..

Please tell me, where is the..
- That damn snake..

They took it away...

Ah, inspector Frasier...

I rang him up immediately..
Excuse me..

Joan, what happened to Mabel?

I found her, dead..
She was wearing my wedding gown..

It was dreadful..
- You'll be alright..

Good evening..
Good evening inspector..

Yes Mr. Lynn, I heard,
it was rather tough eh?

Yes it was..

You must be the lady who was kidnapped

You must tell me about it later..

Inspector, Mabel Narth is...

Yes, the homicide squad is on it already

The police may seem to work slowly..

But when we have the proof,
we work very quickly..

I'm going to arrest St. Clay,

He's at his factory,
most probably..

Would you like to come?

I'm coming..

I'm coming too
I'm sorry, but this is no place for a lady..

Oh please..
- Alright, but you must stay outside..

One moment inspector
- Yes?

You not only arrest St. Clay,

but all the other Chinese...

Or else they might come back..

No! I'm not going to
stay in this house alone..

My friends..

Who told you to kill her?

You were to bring her here alive..

Now the police will come..
Get out!

My brothers..

This night was stained with blood..

I swear, that you will forever..

Regain the glory of your ancestors

Our enemies blood will flow

Commencing the day of the dragon

We will strike...
And we will conquer...

In Hong Kong, China,
all the world is ours..

The yellow snake
is again in our possession

And weapons,
enough for all to be equipped..

Now fortune, victory,

and the gods...
are with us..

No!

Who dares to speak?

Who are you?

Don't you recognize me?

Father..

You live..

You vile scum,
you dare to call me father?

A murderer a thief,
you my own son!

Why you're nothing but
a filthy raving lunatic!

You're a disgrace to all humanity!

Stop, before I forget
you are my father..

Out of my way!

Hurry, see that you get the guard
- Yes Sir..

In here..
- Come on..

Here it is..
Break down the door..

Will you be quiet you numbskull..

If you can't be quiet,
then get out!

I will be quiet..

In here, are the weapons, inspector

They're all gone..

They must have shipped
them to Hong Kong already..

Isn't that just beautiful..

Third Per-Jang period..

The imperial manufacturer...

Cliff!

I like that sound..

Wonderful...

Cliff, look here in this ugly cellar,
I found a beautiful..

My aching head...

Cover the exit!
- Yes Sir..

Joe..
- Cliff..

I killed him..

The world must have peace..
It will have it, now..

Thank goodness..

Think of all the bloodshed
that's been prevented..

Come, let's go home

Cliff!... Cliff!

Cliff, help me...

I haven't done anything,
and they're going to arrest me..

They should.. Because of
your unpardonable impudence

This man is innocent..

There..
- This I'm sure of..

The world would be a prison,

if impudence were a crime...