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Gina! Why don't you let us help you?

We want to know about your and Bettina's operation.

I gotta admit, the lady is no prude.

I'll even admit the lady is no lady.

They have just found that lady very nude and very murdered.

You're acting crazy.

You know she's just like Bettina. You know that?

Why else would he leave the office in the middle of the afternoon all alone?

Hey, Terry, you still with us?

I'm holding him home, but the traffic's getting heavy.

Dump the car. Get in front of him.

Did you see that?

Anyone know him?

Hey, Pete, shake down this other turkey. We'll stay with number one.

You got it.

He's still not hanging.

I'm in front of him.

Stay loose. Don't burn it.

There he goes through the high -rise, Pep. Go around front.

Why?

Joe, you just made contact with some guy.

Gray suit, about 6 '2", gray hair, brown shoes.

Let's give him the guy a light.

He just handed him, I think, the matchbook. The guy's coming out shaking

Hi.

You've been cool, haven't you?

Have a nice day.

Our pigeon's in the coop.

I never thought we'd get together.

Why do you think that?

Are you kidding?

Look at you and now look at me.

I must be at least twice your age, huh?

Oh, Bettina.

Beautiful name, beautiful girl.

I think your name is beautiful, too.

What, Pam?

No. The one that says owner after the name of the company.

How does it look, Bill?

Well, it looks like it's going to be a long day.

Hey, Pep, tell me something. Who's in 404?

Ms. Bettina Moore. I think Sam just blew my whole image of him as a devout

family man.

Well, that's the trouble of idols. They never last.

I think that's a wrap for today.

We're not getting anywhere.

Ooh.

Besides, look, she's got brains.

You know something?

If you wanted one of those muscle -type cats, you know, one of those beach boys,

you could hang around the gym and smell sweat, but... But if I want nothing,

stick with Sam.

Right.

Now relax.

If there's going to be one afternoon, you're never going to forget.

Come in.

Moore. Who's Bettina Moore?

Remember that apartment we followed lover boy to last week? Sam Corbett.

They have just found that lady very nude and very murdered down at the beach.

With a butcher knife?

Preliminary investigation indicates she was badly beaten, too.

I think we want to buy this one.

I haven't touched a thing, just like the other officers told me. That's very

good, Mr. Lange. I appreciate that.

Listen, I think we can handle this. You don't have to hang around.

Oh, I don't have anything else to do. I think I will hang around.

Okay. Did Miss Moore have many visitors?

At least five or six every week.

And always different.

Well, they obviously weren't coming up for her cooking, unless they were

maraschino cherry freaks.

I certainly wish you people would hurry this up. I do have a waiting list.

A waiting list?

Of course.

Don't you know what's happening nowadays?

Apartments are hard to come by.

Especially a goopin' like this.

I've already had four inquiries.

I don't know much about turntables, but that one looks expensive.

Yeah. I know a little about clothing.

Tell you something.

This is expensive.

I don't know what kind of booze she drank.

Bill, something's wrong.

Hmm?

Something about this place that bugs me.

What bugs you?

I don't know.

For one, nobody arranges furniture like this, all lined up like a railroad

track.

Tell you what it reminds me of.

A high -class X -rayed motel room.

You would think of that.

We haven't got the water bed, but we sure got the mirrors, haven't we?

Is that what I think of it?

Uh -huh.

Mr. Lang, what's on the other side of this wall?

Another apartment.

Uh -huh. Anybody home?

I don't know.

Well, why don't we check it out?

Mr. Lang, don't get ashes on the rug, will you?

Who is this tenant?

I never saw him. He pays his rent by mail, strictly cash.

But he's very quiet. He never disturbs any of the tenants.

Mr. Cornwell?

Mr. Cornwell?

Why don't you just let us in, Mr. Lange?

Are you sure that I can do this? I'm sure Mr. Cornwell won't mind.

Good grief.

Oh.

It's a little like your play.

Thank you.

Aha! Bingo!

you think this is?

I don't know.

Jaws?

I gotta admit, the lady is no prude.

I'll even admit the lady is no lady.

I wonder what other talent she's got.

Joe, what'd you come up with?

Nothing local.

Took three prostitution busts in New York City.

I don't know. Maybe it's my own personal vendetta.

I'd like to assume that Sam Corbett started in with her killing.

Him and the butcher knife?

Yeah.

Sam Corbett?

Pretty weird.

You think that's weird?

He should have been with me the time I was in Cleveland.

I met this lady one time. Talking about the butcher knife, not the film.

You ever know a hitman who used one?

Maybe our hitman didn't want us to know he was a hitman.

Anyway, we'd better get out there and find Bettina Moore's partner before the

guy with the butcher knife finds him.

Me? I want us to get out there and hit on every snitch, pimp, and streetwalker

and start selling.

And that's the night.

Which means no more warm dinner again.

Bill, the off switch is where it says

off. Huh?

Hey, man, I'm clean.

I know that.

You're always clean.

There's a girl I want some information on.

Take a good look.

Tell me if you know her name or anything about her.

Hey, she's a real good looker.

Hooker. Hooker? Mm -hmm. She don't look like a hooker.

The best ones never do, do they?

You ever see her before?

Nah. I remember her.

Now, let me think. What'd she do, son?

She got herself killed.

Hi,

I'm Candy.

I'm your hostess on your evening trip to the pleasures of sensuality. Hello,

Candy. I'm Bill. This is Pepper. I just love groovy people.

You know, we have a special, established especially for couples.

You, uh, take credit cards? Bring it back.

Oh, yes.

We accept all the major... You have a special rate for cops.

You must be kidding.

Just spell Andy Benjamin that Crowley's here, okay?

I wouldn't eat that, Michelle. It's a sweet tooth.

Crowley, get your rear end in here.

Come here, all.

Bill Crowley! You old son of a gun.

Come here, let me get a look at you. How you been, sweetheart?

Terrific. Thank you.

Hey, you're looking great.

So are you.

Oh, I declare it makes a person want to take off a couple of pounds and go

courting. Sweetheart, before you lose any poundage, I got to tell you, I

personally like my women with little meat on them.

Your lady friend looks well -proportioned to me, William. Maybe like

skinny. Say hello to Pepper Anderson.

And, Benjamin, how do you do?

Well, hello, girl.

Neat stuff.

Thank you.

What brings you out, Willie boy?

Well, I got a napkin right here I'd like to have you take a look at.

This little lady looks familiar to you. You ever seen her before?

My, my.

Popular girl.

Huh? Lots of folks asking about her lately.

Would one of them be Sam Corbett, by any chance?

Just folks.

Bettina's dead.

And we know she was the front end of a shakedown team. Yeah, I need to know the

guy who was the back end.

Well, if it's a good thing you're a cop, you'd starve to death if you were out

on the street.

Bettina Moore's peep -eye wasn't no guy.

It was a little chick named Sheila.

The girl?

Who was Sheila's last name?

And what's the winning horse in tomorrow's feature?

Man, you've got to do something yourself.

I don't suppose you have any idea where she is.

Did I tell you I have to go for a hearing about my massage license?

No, you failed to mention that.

Seems one of our girls was in discreet with one of our young customers, who

turned out to be one of your fellow police officers.

You get my meaning.

Well, I'll tell you what I'll do, Annie Benjamin.

I'll, uh, say a couple of words to a couple of guys down at Vice.

Bless you, Willie.

Now, what are you going to do for me?

One hears that there may be a motor home parked on Cabrillo Beach.

Like where?

About a hundred yards west of the main highway.

Hmm.

I thought there might do some good. Thanks a lot, sweetheart.

Anytime, Willie.

Do tell those guys down at the Morrow's unit not to bust me on Saturday night.

Oh, how's Tuesday night gravity?

What's she got that I haven't got?

A weekly physical.

Candy, turn up that air conditioner. It's getting hot in here.

Candy, where are you?

Who are you?

What do you want?

Motor's still warm.

Maybe we'd better knock first.

You know that?

Uh -huh.

No, no, mop, police.

Do you ever work in massage parlors downtown?

What? You ever hear of a person named Aunt Benjamin?

Benjamin? No.

All right, let's start at the beginning.

What's your name?

Sumner. Sheila Sumner. Who was this guy?

I don't know.

You don't know? You don't know who was trying to kill you?

No.

Sheila, we want you to tell us about Bettina.

I don't think you understand.

I mean, Bettina is dead.

Oh, I understand just fine.

I don't want to talk about it. Have you heard of my right to remain silent, the

Miranda decision? Heard of that? Yeah, I think I've heard of it. Have you ever

heard of the penal code and how extortion gets you 10 years in state

Bill? Yeah, I've heard of that. Bill?

Yeah. That was Joe on the telephone from the hospital.

Auntie Benjamin's in intensive care, and it looks like it's going to be a long

time before she does any talking to anyone.

You see, we're obviously not the only ones curious about your operation.

Sheila, this is just the start. They're not going to quit.

Why don't you let us help you?

I don't know what to do.

I just don't know.

Sheila, why don't you trust us?

You know, we're not going to let anybody hurt you.

Really.

What do you want to know? I want to know about your and Bettina's operation.

We've been working here about a year. It was easy. The money was good.

But why did you pick Corbett as a mark? I mean, don't you think that was a

little risky?

Yeah, it was a little bit stupid. We didn't even know he was in the mob. We

thought he was some guy with a finance company. By the time we found out, it

too late.

Yeah. You want to tell us about that night?

Bettina went out to meet him. When she didn't come back, I went to look for

And I found him.

Then what'd you do?

I came out here.

Anybody else know you were living at the beach?

No. Has Corbett ever seen you?

No, no, that was Bettina's number.

I just worked the background.

Yeah, well, he may not have seen you, but he obviously knows you exist.

Pete, listen.

Take her over to the Victorian.

Tuck her in for the night. We'll touch bases in the morning.

Okay. We're going to put you out of circulation until we can put Mr. Corbett

of circulation.

Now what do you care?

We'll climb up right up.

Yes,

sir, Mr.

Smith. I hope you and Mrs.

Smith enjoy your stay here.

Thank you.

Presidential suite awaits us, madam.

Might as well relax. Everything's cool.

Are you out of your mind?

Why is everything cool? Because we registered as Mr. and Mrs. Smith and

got luggage. Just like the old days, isn't it?

Lighten up.

I thought you registered.

I watched you.

You think I'm a hooker, but stop playing it like the sound of music.

Listen, I don't care if you're a hooker or a nun.

You know, that's not my trip.

So you might as well relax.

I'm a friend.

I'm sorry.

Sorry for what? I never said that before.

Well, maybe you ought to do it more often.

Phone, Mr. Corbett.

Mr. Corbett.

Who is this?

Just a fan of yours, Sam.

Especially those movies you make.

What is this, a joke?

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

Now, Sam, you may have thought you solved all your problems with Bettina,

they've just begun with me.

Oh, well.

Wait a minute now, wait a minute. Hang on, hang on.

What do you say we get together and talk about this?

Sam, Sam, you're a moody fellow. First you don't want to, then you do want to.

Well, you insist.

Good.

Why don't you meet me in my office in about, what would we say, about an hour?

Uh -uh.

Not today, but we'll get together.

I'll pick the place.

See you.

Don't I... Dad, are you ready for the tennis

game? Uh...

Tell your mother I'll be just a few minutes. I'll meet her up at the tennis

court. Is anything wrong?

No, no, no, no, no, no. Just some business, that's all.

Charlie, Bill.

Look, I want everyone here at the house tomorrow night.

You think that's wise, Mr. Corbett?

I said everyone.

We're going to end this thing, once and for all.

Well, good morning. Good morning.

Are you hungry?

Yeah. Well, that's good, because breakfast is served.

If madame will allow.

It's mademoiselle, detective Royster. That much French I know.

And it's investigator Royster. Or Pete.

Or hey, you.

But preferably Pete. Okay, Detective Royster.

No, no.

I'm not a cop, remember?

We're just plain Mrs. and Mr. Smith from La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin.

You hand

a wonderful cup of coffee.

Sorry you slept on the couch.

It's all right.

It's a luxury compared to the time I was trapped in the trunk of a police car.

You were trapped in the trunk of a police car?

I certainly was.

How did you get out of the trunk of the car?

I didn't.

Now, fortunately, and I do mean fortunately, it was the end of the year,

traded in that car for another one.

Now, the guy who bought this car tried to use me as a bumper jack.

And when he found out I didn't work, he complained to the dealer.

You made me wait for that punchline.

It's true.

You see?

How do you think I broke my nose? You don't... Really?

Now, he had me upside down with my nose under the bumper.

Now, if you think that's a funny one... It reminds me of the time when I

was working with his hooker.

Hmm. Wrong.

I used to envy Bettina because she was so beautiful.

Yeah, she was beautiful.

It's one of the reasons I never did that number.

Can you imagine someone choosing me over her?

Sure I can.

And I don't mean just as a hooker either.

I mean as a woman.

You don't have to do that number on me, Detective Royster.

I'm committed to working on this case with you guys. I'm not going to back

What I've said has nothing to do with the case.

Oh, yeah, I think it has everything to do with the case. You are a cop.

That's true.

But contrary to popular belief, some of us still dig helping people.

Sorry.

Especially considering it's not a tourist season.

And I'm especially happy with all the work you men have been doing at that one

casino. It's really been turning out well.

What line? Line three, Mr. Corbett.

Yeah? Yeah, yourself, lover.

I've been waiting for your call.

Ah, but you've been a busy little devil, haven't you?

I, uh, I don't understand.

But you do understand money, Sam, and that's what it's all about, huh?

Well, sure. I've got it down in my office.

Now, why don't you meet me there and you can pick it up? Tonight? Your office?

Tonight?

Honey, Mama didn't raise her kids that dumb. I'll meet you at Heine in with

of people.

The Queen Mary Plaza.

Tomorrow. Well, how will I know you?

I'll know you, lover.

Remember, you're very photogenic.

I wonder what she looks like, that chick. We don't know yet. Then find out.

She's got to be hiding somewhere.

All you got is a name, Sheila.

It's going to be tough.

I don't want to hear about tough.

Now put the word out.

And remember, I don't want to have to meet that lady.

And I won't forget the guy that makes that possible.

Now then, we get four cards up.

And we bet on each card who's ever high. Like, you're high enough, so it's your

bet.

I wonder if Bettina ever thought it would end like this.

It's weird.

What is?

We never talked about the future, either of us.

It was always what happened that day. When we met, people we talked to in the

market, the weather.

It was a really nice day. She'd get rhapsodic.

You really liked her a lot. I loved her.

She was my friend. She was fun.

I loved her.

Just looking at her made me feel good.

You know something?

I just want you to know that I feel very good here myself, just talking with

you, playing cards, whatever.

Save you the price of a ticket.

I'm a plain girl. I'm not saying ugly, but I'm plain.

You've been watching too much television.

You're a very pretty lady. You have very beautiful eyes.

And you're blind.

Wrong. To me, the eyes are the most beautiful part of the body.

Really.

You can tell an awful lot about a person just by looking in their eyes.

They're like little windows which reveal everything that's happening inside.

For those of us who care to take a look.

And what I see is that you're a very beautiful lady.

I can't handle that.

Oh, really? You want more proof?

All right.

Royster, what are you doing? We're going to decorate those windows.

Now, you keep this door closed. I'll be back in a minute.

And this is a secret between you and me now.

Don't ever let Crowley know this or I'll be walking the beat until I'm 104.

And don't open the door for anyone except, hey, you or Pete.

Hey, you?

Yeah. Ain't it just my luck to get locked up with a freaky cop?

Mm -hmm.

Now, I suppose you're wondering what all this junk is for, right? It's junk for

my beautiful eyes.

That's right.

I've used that stuff before. It never did a thing for me. That's because you

didn't have an expert to help you.

Hey, you is the expert.

Absolutely.

This is something I've never told many people before, but a long time ago in

forest, before we had ladies working with us, I had occasion to dress up like

female.

Really, I was the original policewoman.

Of course, my hips were a little flimmer and my legs were a little longer.

Seriously, I had to dress up like a chick.

With or without your mustache?

That all depended on who we were trying to catch.

Now, what I've learned early in the game is that the eye makeup makes all the

difference, especially the shadows.

Which brings me to my two favorites, Mink Brown and Foxy Silver.

Now, if you want my personal opinion and professional, Foxy Silver.

I'll save the mink brown for me for later.

Hey,

what if I wind up looking like a raccoon?

What are you talking about? A raccoon is my favorite animal.

Oh, yeah?

No kidding?

Listen, we'll brush it a bit.

Okay.

They forgot the brush.

I'll tell you what.

You wipe all this off now.

And when I come back, we'll start from scratch.

Same rules, right?

You have very beautiful eyes.

You should have checked in the last couple of days.

No. No girl checked in at all.

Keep your eyes open.

If anybody does... Hey,

wait a minute.

Nothing says she has to be living alone, does it?

No. This couple checked in.

A little blonde and this fella. He signed his name as Smith.

The 14th one this week.

I thought there was something phony about it. I put him up on room 416.

He might have earned himself another five.

Come on, 20 and later. Come on, let's go.

Yeah, Pete.

Listen, we got trouble, man.

A couple of Corbett's guys just showed up at the hotel. We had to split really

quick. Where are you now?

I'm at an outdoor porn booth on the west side.

We got to make a move really quick, man.

Listen, Pete,

I've been taking care of Cheever's place.

Down at the beach?

Yeah, I do. I've been there.

Well, go again.

Key's under the planter. All right. Wouldn't you know, I forgot to pack my

surfboard. Pete, how's she taking it?

She's fantastic.

You lose your spine.

We'll catch up with you in a while.

We'll be there.

Good morning.

I want a cup of coffee.

No.

Well, if you don't like my coffee...

How about some milk and cookies?

You're crazy.

You've got to be out of your mind. Milk and cookies.

Somebody tries to kill me and you think I should go eat milk and cookies.

Well, what should we do now?

Should we fix up my hair and go play in the sand?

Look, Sheila.

I know where you're coming from. You know that.

We might as well relax and come and stay calm.

It's very easy for you to say.

When this is all over, it's, you know, split.

Leave it all behind, right? No way, shoot. I'm not a chance. You know that.

You know that.

All right.

Me?

Oh.

You finally made it.

Bill. Hi, Peppa.

How's it going?

All right.

How are you feeling, Sheila?

She's a little uptight on this.

But you're feeling better, huh? She'll be all right, Bill.

Yeah, well, I brought a couple of mug shots here, a couple of mug books.

Why don't you take a look at it and see if you recognize any guys you may have

seen around the apartment? Oh, come on, Bill. I just told you she was a little

uptight. I heard you, Pete.

I know, but does she have to do it right now?

Yes, she has to do it right now. Do you mind?

I'll tell you something else. I'd like to hear her voice when I ask her a

question. Is that all right with you, Investigator Royster? Pete, why don't

and I go look for some poopy shells, okay?

I guess that was a little out of line, huh?

Yeah. A little.

Like I have Ben and Bill and Joe.

You're entitled.

Once in a while.

I really like her, you know what I mean, Pat?

I've noticed.

You know, I can't even get my own life straight, much less give anybody else

advice. But try to remember, she's still got to face those extortion charges.

No, no.

None of those. Nothing, huh? What about over here?

No.

Huh? Okay,

Pep. Let's go.

Yeah, in a minute.

I better get moving. I haven't got much time. I'm going to meet with Corbett.

I'm going to take along a little insurance.

Thanks,

Sheila.

See you, Pete.

Bill?

Sorry about over there.

Forget about it, Pete. Everybody's a little tired.

Yeah, no, I really mean it, though. Hey, hey, forget it, okay?

Mr. Corbett.

Corbett.

What do you got for me? Here you go, sir.

That should keep you busy.

Everybody set?

Take a look.

The guy in the uniform is wired.

And he saw the two plainclothes men at the bus.

Cup is in phone booth number one at the front entrance.

Okay, guys, here I come.

All units, officers approaching the circuit.

Look alive, guys. Here comes the spider.

Looking like a lamb.

Hello, lover.

Hello. Say, I must admit I'm a little bit surprised.

Really? Why, Mr. Corbett?

See, you're much better looking than your girlfriend, the one... Best of two

worlds, right?

I'm alive, too.

You mind if I look in this?

Come on. When do I get to look? For the money.

You must be hostile.

Take the gun out of her bag.

Hey, little girls shouldn't play with such dangerous toys.

Now, don't panic.

Nobody's going to get hurt.

What are you going to do?

Well, we'll take a little walk toward the street.

I've never seen the Queen Mary.

Just walk slowly.

That's it.

Right over here.

That ought to do it.

Got it.

That's it. Hey, my glasses. Somebody give me my glasses, will you? Somebody

his glasses.

I'm telling you, I wasn't going to kill her.

No, you were just going to take Sergeant Anderson here on a nice, quiet little

ride, huh?

Like Bettina Moore?

Hey, wait a minute.

I had nothing to do with killing that chick.

What was that, Sam? Was that an accident?

What was it?

Well, this broad, this moor, she suckers me up to her apartment, she pulls this

number on me, takes this film, and then she tries to shake me down.

Oh, I was mad. I wanted to kill her. I admit it.

I sent out a couple of guys to... You sent out a couple of guys to... For

what?

Well, you know, to try to talk her out of it, to get the film back, okay?

But they never found her.

I mean, before they did, we heard she was dead.

Oh, come on, Sam. You expect us to believe that?

You can believe whatever you want. I'm telling you the truth. Mr. Corbett, how

did you know where my gun was?

I got a call.

The party said you were going to rip me off.

She had no intention of handing over the film.

Did this guy also tell you where her gun was?

What do you mean, guy?

It was abroad.

As long as I'm here, I might as well help out.

Something's wrong. They should be here.

Nothing's wrong.

Why aren't they here?

Things like this take time, baby. Don't worry.

I haven't seen a time yet when the crooks weren't at least a couple hours

We haven't been touched in years.

I was always on time.

I'm a crook.

Listen, baby, don't start putting yourself through all these changes.

And, you know, you might take it easy on that stuff, too.

What is all this? Something that...

Sergeant Anderson gave you to use on me? Who, Pepper?

Yes, Pepper.

I think I didn't hear you two wandering down the beach all night.

Pepper and me?

Really?

You're acting crazy.

You know she's just like Bettina. You know that? You think you can show her a

pretty face and wiggle around and she can get just what she wants? It ain't

worth it. Fall over for her. Now just calm down.

All right?

Yes, hello.

Oh, Joseph.

How you doing?

What?

You're kidding.

Hey, Pete.

What was 52 to 51?

This is 51. Go ahead.

Trouble. Pete was cut off in mid -transmission. We'll keep trying.

That's a roger. We're on our way.

Pick one of the houses.

Hey, Grant, you all right? What's wrong?

Yeah, I'm all right. Where's Sheila?

She's got my gun.

Bill?

What?

Sheila.

She's heading toward the pipe.

She's got Pete's gun.

Can't see her.

Perfect. Well, go around the back.

Pete! I lost her. Why don't you take this side?

Bill, take it easy on her.

Yeah, sure.

Uncle, uncle, uncle.

Pete, stay back.

Pete.

Pete, baby.

It's all right, baby.

Come on, baby.

It's okay.

It'll be all right, baby.

Not good, no.

She finally hooked herself to a rich one.

Let me be your maid, please.

Please. I'll do anything.

And she just laughed.

You're not good enough.

I picked up the knife and I asked her one more time. Please.

Please.

Not good enough. Not good enough.

That's what she said to me.

Bettina.