All language subtitles for Alfred Hitchcock s04e12 Mrs Herman And Mrs Fenimore

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

First of all, I want to make it clear
that we always appreciate constructive

criticism.

Any expression of your feeling is always
welcome.

We have a very warm feeling toward our
viewers. We know they are intelligent,

discerning, and warm -hearted.

Present company accepted, of course.

Yes?

I have an announcement to make.

Touché.

Is Dr.

Finchley in the audience?

He is wanted at home.

And if it's not too inconvenient,
perhaps he could stop here on his way

As for our knife -throwing friend, here
is something better to throw at.

that catawalling every single day?

What? Turn it off. You can hear me.

What'd you say, Uncle Bill?

See, you got that crazy ad in the paper
again.

You don't give me any choice. I can't
run this house with one boarder. You

if you'd leave the hooch alone.

You mean if you'd loosen up a little,
I'd have enough?

You'll get it soon enough. Don't worry.
There ain't nobody else I can leave it

to. That's not why I took you in, and
you know it.

You're the only family I have.

And I'm the only boarder you ever have,
too. You turn them away as fast as they

come. I'm particular, that's all. I
won't take just anyone in here.

It has to be a woman of quality and
breeding.

Smell her breath. That's the way you'll
tell.

I have other ways of judging.

Yes?

My name is Mrs. Fenimore.

I believe you advertise a room to rent?

Yes.

Won't you come in? Thank you.

I'm Mrs. Herman.

How do you do?

Won't you sit down?

Thank you.

It's a very pleasant room.

Sunny and quiet.

That is important.

I've passed the stage where noise is a
stimulant. It should work out very well

then. I have only one other boarder, my
uncle.

But he's a very old man, and he spends
most of his time in his own room.

May I inquire as to the rent?

Ten dollars a week.

I see.

But for the right person, I might come
down a little.

Oh, then you have certain ideas as to
whom you want here.

Very definite ideas, Mrs. Fenimore.

I am an actress.

I see nothing wrong with that.

The company I was appearing with...

folded here in the city.

I've decided to take a rest before
making up my mind whether to continue

career. I'm being very frank with you,
Mrs. Herman.

I want you to be.

I am a widow with a small monthly
pension, so there'd be no question about

rent. Oh, I'm sure that could be worked
out.

Would it be convenient to see the room
now?

Oh, yes, yes.

Of course, right this way.

This is my uncle's room.

It's the only other one on this floor.

old crow now what's the trouble my
newspaper

left it right there in that chair well
look around

here

it's too bad if you had to buy another
one that's right spend my money for me

you haven't got it yet i may get it
sooner than you think what's that If

going to get all worked up over nothing,
you'll have a stroke one of these days.

So that's what you're trying to do.
That's your scheme, huh? Well, it won't

work. Oh, be quiet.

You know I'm showing the room to
someone.

What do you waste your time for? You got
no intentions of renting that room

to... When I find the right person.

I like the room, Mrs. Herman.

Well, I'm glad.

This is Mr. Finley, Mrs. Fannimore.

Your uncle?

Yes, but he's a solitary old man. You'll
seldom see him.

Oh, then you'll consider taking me?

May I offer you a little refreshment?

Thank you.

Unless you have scruples.

Scruples, my dear?

Pudding. I hope that meets with the
approval of everyone. Oh, it looks

wonderful.

Oh, Mr. Finley, will you take this one?

I'm sure you understand, Mrs. Herman,
I'm used to deferring to the man of the

house. Quite proper.

I can see that between us we're going to
spoil you, Uncle Bill.

Delicious. It won't pour, is it, Neil?

Oh, don't mind me.

I love to see a man enjoy his meal.

I'll drink it on the porch.

Well, you've quite charmed, Uncle Bill.

Well, I try to be friendly. I hope you
don't mind. On the contrary, it's a

relief to see him acting halfway human.

Usually he's so crotchety and
suspicious.

Suspicious? Why?

You wouldn't think it to look at him,
but he's quite a wealthy man.

Really? Yes, he owns a great deal of
real estate in this town, plus whatever

bonds and things he keeps in his room.

No doubt he suspects everyone of having
designs on his money.

It's a regular mania. He keeps the door
of his room locked every second.

Well, I suppose he's afraid of burglars.

No burglar could ever get into that
room.

I haven't set foot in it since he moved
in.

Heaven knows what kind of a mess it's
in.

Old men do get set in their ways.

I'm not getting any younger myself.

I can't do the work that I used to.

And Uncle Bill is so tight with his
money, it's hard.

Is there no one else to take him in?

No.

I'm his only relative.

Well, at least you have something to
look forward to.

No doubt you'll be quite well fixed
after he's gone.

I expect so.

Oh, I do hope that didn't sound too
heartless.

But I feel that one should be practical
about these things, don't you?

Yes.

I certainly do, Mrs. Fenimore.

Doesn't your uncle indulge? He'd be
afraid it was poisoned.

You can see that it isn't easy taking
care of Uncle Bill.

Well, don't worry. Someday it'll all
seem worthwhile.

How old is your uncle?

Seventy -two.

But age means nothing in his family.
They live forever.

His father was ninety -seven when he
died.

No one can say that he hasn't lived a
full life.

And now you feel it's your turn.

Yes.

We are adult, sensible people, Mrs.
Fenimore.

I mean, we're responsible and
intelligent.

And we can talk freely.

Exactly.

You've been here two weeks now. What is
it you want me to do, Mrs. Herman?

I want you to know that I've always been
an honest and respectable person.

Nobody can say that I ever committed a
wrong act in my life.

That's a claim few people can make.

Now, I think I'm entitled to something
after a lifetime of devotion.

But for some reason you feel you can't
do it alone.

Exactly.

You do understand, don't you? Well, I
can see that he doesn't trust you.

right.

But I think you could win his
confidence.

Shouldn't be too difficult.

Maybe harder than you think.

You'll have to get him to invite you
into his room.

Oh, I'm beginning to see why you need
help.

I've waited a long time for the right
person.

It had to be someone with exactly the
right qualities.

Appearance, personality, a nice voice.

And not too many scruples?

What I want to do is completely
justifiable under the circumstances.

He's an old man and he's outlived his
usefulness.

What is he to look forward to but the
lingering agony of a helpless old age?

I've planned it so there'll be no pain,
whatever.

And how is this act of mercy to be done?

Oh, you needn't concern yourself with
that.

I'll handle everything when the time
comes.

All you have to do is to get into his
room.

And what do I stand to gain?

$2 ,500.

Dear, could I have a little more of this
sherry?

You're a secret for Ruth.

There. Oh, you're very good. You really
are. There we go.

Nothing sounds like you're having fun.

I haven't played Crokinox in I don't
know how long. Well, three can play, you

know. Play if you like.

I've had enough.

You want to go for a walk?

Why, yes, I'd love to.

I'll get my coat.

You know, if he were a bit younger, I
might be able to make better progress.

His wife used to read him to sleep like
a baby every night.

She had the loveliest voice.

Yours is the nearest to it, I've heard.

My stage training, you know.

You coming?

Yes, I am.

True love's the gift which God has given
to man alone beneath the heavens.

It is not fantasy's hot fire whose
wishes soon as granted fly.

It liveth not in fierce desire.

With dead desire it doth not die.

That's true.

I know just what he means.

She isn't finished.

It is the secret sympathy, the silent
tie.

which heart to heart and mind to mind,
in body and in soul, can bind.

That's real poetry.

Who wrote it?

It's The Lay of the Last Minstrel by Sir
Walter Scott.

Why don't you go to bed?

It's too early.

You do have a lovely reading voice, Mrs.
Fenimore.

Doesn't she, Uncle Bill? When she gets a
chance to use it.

Shall I read on?

Oh, yes, please do. I'd love to listen
to you.

Enjoy yourself, then.

I'm going to bed.

I really don't see.

You will.

Tomorrow night, he'll ask you to read to
him in his room.

Yes.

After he falls asleep, go to your own
room.

But leave his door unlocked.

And then?

He has a small two -burner gas plate in
his room to boil water for his tea.

If it should happen to boil over and put
out the flame.

I read about somebody who asphyxiated
himself that way.

His door was locked, so there was no
question, but it was an accident.

And the matter of my fee?

Just as soon as the wheel is red.

And one, and two, and one, and two, and
one, and two, one, and two, one, and

two, that's it. Slide a little bit, not
so stiff.

No, you're not. You're just out of
practice. It'll all come back to you.

This ain't the way I... Oh, it's the
very latest thing. Now, come on. Let's

it again.

One and two. One and two. One and two.

One and two. One.

I ain't getting out on no dance floor
and make a fool of myself.

What in heaven's name? Oh, mind your own
business. Uncle Bill wanted to brush up

on his dancing.

There's no fool like an old fool.

And that suit, I've worn that for seven
years.

What's that to you?

Whatever possessed you. I'm going out,
that's why.

Where? Why?

We're going to a matinee.

And then to dinner afterward.

After that, we're going dancing
someplace.

Let's go.

Can't have no privacy around her.

His idea this will ruin everything don't
worry. I think I know how to handle it

Well

don't

expect a word from me until I've had
coffee

Well, my dear, I don't think Uncle Bill
will try that little scheme again.

What time did you get back last night?

Late enough for him to appreciate the
quiet life.

The old fool can't get out of bed this
morning.

And just to be on the safe side, I
thought to it that he spent a lot of

I think he'll be content to stay home
now and be read to.

I can see that I made no mistake in
confiding in you.

I try to do my share, dear.

Too bad a man can't have a little peace
and quiet around here when he's trying

to sleep.

Well, it's after 11 o 'clock, if you
will keep those late hours. Nobody asked

your advice.

All right, Uncle Bill, all right.

I know you had a wonderful time.

Well, I didn't, if you want to know. Oh,
I'm sorry.

It wasn't your fault.

It's the price those robbers charge.

Every time we turn around, somebody's
got his hand out.

Oh, it's terrible.

Tonight we'll stay home and I'll read to
you.

How does that sound?

At least it ain't gonna cost me any
money.

you have to listen to that thing all
evening?

I can turn it off if you'd rather Mr.
Fenimore read to you.

Who's going to turn you off?

Shall I read?

Not here.

If you came up to my room, we wouldn't
have so many interruptions.

Loveliest and best, thou little know'st
the ranks, the honors thou hast lost.

O might I live to see thee, Grace, in
Scotland's court, thy birthright place.

Finished reading already?

Yes. He fell asleep.

He was quite exhausted.

You do have a lovely, soothing voice.

Thank you.

Well, I think I'll go to bed now.

Yes.

Good night.

Good night, Mrs. Fenimore.

unfortunate accident.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Herman.

I've warned him so many times to be
careful.

So, it's happened before this?

Twice.

The other times I smelt the gas
escaping, pounded on his door until he

Did he always keep his door locked?

Always.

He was rather eccentric.

Almost a hermit.

Yes, I see.

You didn't notice the gas last night?

No. I sleep downstairs now since I took
in a boarder.

Oh, yes.

Mrs... Mrs. Fenimore, officer.

You didn't smell it either?

No, unfortunately.

I'm a very deep sleeper and I always
sleep with my windows open.

Well, it's just one of those regrettable
accidents.

Certainly no fault of either of your
ladies.

I know that's not much consolation.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Good day, ladies.

Well, that's over.

Yes, I thought it came out very well.

It was no spur -of -the -moment plan.

I worked on the idea for two years.

Would you like a small glass of sherry?

I think not.

I'd like to start packing.

There's really no need for you to go.

I think it's better.

Compunctions?

Hardly that.

Are you planning on returning to the
stage?

No.

Not unless something very good came
along.

Good parts are hard to find, you know.

Well, if you have no place to go.

I was thinking of traveling.

Abroad, that is.

On $2 ,500?

That won't last long that way.

Well, I suppose I might as well tell you
now. You'll find out soon enough.

I can't imagine what.

I persuaded Uncle Bill to keep it a
secret a while.

We got married.

But don't worry, dear.

I'll send you the $2 ,500 just as soon
as the will is read.

A deal is a deal.

further evidence that crime does not
pay.

For the law caught up with Mrs.

Herman and Mrs. Fenimore shortly after
they had spent the inheritance, they are

now living a government expense.

The subject of money brings us quite
naturally to the following, at the

conclusion of which I shall rejoin you.

By the way, that last commercial was one
which was sent to Russia as part of the

cultural exchange.

I don't know what we received in return.

We're afraid to open it.

Now until next week when we shall return
with another story.

Good night.