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Just promise me something.

Promise me that I won't hear no prayers.

You won't hear.

Don't come near, you bastard. And don't smile.

My smile is the last thing, cool, what you will see in life.

Don't come closer or you'll get it again.

Edwards, stand down.

Thompson, take care of him.

Leave me alone! I don't need anyone. I'll go myself.

That's right for Rocky. My own company.

Be there, Rocky. We'll see you soon.

Bye, Rocky.

I don't want to die! Please! I don't want! Please!

Don't make me burn in hell!

Don't kill me! Please!

That's it, start!

I beg you, don't kill me!

And that cowardly rat despised me.

"Angels with dirty faces."

What are you doing? What are you just?..

Dad, I just want to be honest with you.

Maybe for the first time in my life.

Honest.

I read these abominations are you trying to be honest?

Dad, this is my letter.

You wasted your life on this rubbish.

And you think you can tell me about your honesty.

This is my letter.

You are my heir. You understand?

Yes. Understand.

You say you're in love and I say that you are sick.

I'm not going to bet my fate or my business is dependent

from some rubbish gold digger, who is no better than a whore.

- Dad, please... - Whore!

Now listen to me.

You will leave this person

or you won't get anything from me. Not a penny, I swear to God.

Dad, listen. No. Listen...

I'll give you time to think until tomorrow.

Now get out of my sight. I need to work.

Can I pick up my letter? - Get out!

Johnny? Is that you, Johnny?

Hello Esther.

Johnny, what are you doing?

Did you have an important meeting today?

You're an idiot, a real idiot.

Oh my!

You want to ku-pa... swim in gold, right?

Why the hell do you need it then? do you need a f-groom?

No stuttering.

What?

Stop stuttering.

Stop stuttering!

I think it's pretty good.

And in my opinion, it's terrible.

But I didn't change a single line.

I... I just wanted to add emotional depth.

You want to win an Oscar, not play in a movie. Tough choice.

Cash, this isn't fair. - Be kind!

I was an actor myself before he became a director.

I wrote a book about this. Please.

I swear that... - I know. I know.

Michael, sit down. Sit down.

Oh, Maggie, I'm sorry, honey. Rinse... it out of your hair.

You were stunning. - Thank you.

Michael, you're good...

Be so kind as to put the knife away.

I wouldn't hire you if you weren't good.

But, Michael, sometimes our The brain plays different things with us.

Suddenly we see our mother or aunt, or director Cecil DeMille.

They all sit and look at us.

They just sit there and cry.

Because that what we do is so wonderful.

Michael, leave them alone. Let them sit.

You're in Stamford, Connecticut not in Hollywood.

I thought that...

I know what you were thinking.

Maybe you should shut up and listen.

You can't help but stutter for 52 minutes and suddenly start stuttering.

Killers don't flinch when they kill they act in cold blood.

The juices of madness flowing in their brains make them think they are gods.

Maybe it's sudden a rush of passion, but cold-blooded.

In other words, Michael...

Stop stuttering.

Oh, my boy!

This guy got the main idea.

Do you want to experiment? play the fool, try. Let's.

But don't play someone you're not. You must always follow the image.

Fine? - Yes...

Sorry Mr Carter It's almost half past five.

I have to go. Thanks Billy.

At six o'clock sharp I must kiss someone's ass.

He won't like it if I'm late.

Why?

It's about my lateness or about the first part?

About the first part...

He can give us 50,000 dollars to dressing rooms and a new foyer.

Wow!

I hate asking for money. It's not mine.

But what about “following the image”?

I'm probably a bad actor.

Hey, maybe I'm using stutter.

Just meet him, I beg you. - I don’t want to meet him.

I don't want to hug him kiss and pretend.

Do you understand me?

Sit down. Sit down and listen to me Please.

You can't imagine how in love he is.

He's so impressionable. And he's so in love.

Kate, are you deaf? What are you, not only stupid, but also deaf?

I don't even know, How will I continue to work for you?

You'll have to work for me.

For God's sake!

Get out of here! Just get out!

ABOUT! Mr Carter. - Good morning, Kate!

Sorry, I'm a little late. I hope I'm not late. Is he still here?

No... yes! I'll say that you have come.

Sir, Mr. Carter has arrived.

Please let him come in.

Please come in, Mr. Carter. - Thank you.

Come in, have a seat.

Miss Faxton, these papers are for me will no longer be needed. Put them in the safe.

Sit down. Sit down, for God's sake.

You still need me today tonight, Mr. Lassiter?

I pay you for the whole day.

Yes sir.

Then stay until I'm done.

I ask you to close the door.

You wanted to know something, didn't you? - Yes.

Are you Mr. Carter or Mr. Cash? Or whatever your name is, devil.

I heard everyone calls you Cash.

My name is Lawrence Carter. "Cache" is just an alias.

Lawrence Carter?

You don't look like Carter.

What should Carter look like?

More sophisticated.

I was told that I very refined.

Lawrence Carter...

I don't know, it sounds somehow doubtful.

You know, you are very observant, Mr. Lassiter.

My father's last name was Kartovsky.

He was forced to change it at the immigration office.

They were right.

Now you can visit in all the best places:

restaurants, country clubs...

Much more elegant which I understand you appreciate.

Which were available to your more... punchy friends.

I try to be tactful but do you understand what I mean?

Certainly.

Literally said the same thing once one of my very influential friends.

Someone I know?

No, no, he lives in Germany.

You'll find time to look on the plan for the new foyer?

Yes.

If I give you this money, I will require two things from you.

I'm listening.

I want my little one bronze bust in the center of the foyer.

And the second thing...

You'll call yourself Lassiter's Theatre.

Or "Sidney Lassiter's Theatre" or whatever will sound more chic.

But it's called Stamford Repertory Theatre.

If I give you 50,000 dollars, Mr Carter,

it will be "Lassiter's Theatre." I deserve it.

I'm making locks, Mr. Carter.

I designed and released 27 different types of locks.

I give jobs to 920 people in this area, this is about 1/16 of the city's population.

I earn million dollars a year.

What are you doing?

I make castles, Mr. Lassiter. From smoked salmon.

Cover with cream cheese onions, cucumbers, whatever you want.

Tell me anyway How did you get the nickname Cash?

I bet five successful ones in a row performances on Broadway.

After the third, one joker from "Variety" started calling me Cash. It stuck...

Why did you come from New York

to such a small town, How's Stamford?

Failed?

People like you don't like lose, right?

If I agree to your terms, Mr Lassiter,

I want two things from you.

That's it for me. I'm listening.

Nobody, not even you will never interfere

in rehearsal, repertoire or casting.

Let's see. What else?

Every time you will you come to the theater,

and you have to promise me this,

you will draw small star of David

on his smug anti-Semitic face.

Hands down?

Now listen to me!

Go to hell with your theater, Mr. Kartovsky!

Darling, today I would didn't ask for a raise.

And you still have a beautiful tan. I'm jealous.

You need to be outside more often rather than reading in the room all day.

Dr. Coburn said, that I shouldn’t catch a cold.

Coburn is an ass.

We must assume tomorrow will be a beautiful day.

Good for you.

Enjoy the latest nice days.

Will you be back late?

I don't know.

I'm having dinner with Godlin this evening.

Didn't find a lawyer time during the day?

And after lunch will you visit one of your whores?

I don't date whores.

Sorry.

Don't be angry. I envy you so much.

I'm getting desperate I'm so desperate.

Please don't be mad at me.

I'm just jealous of you for them, Sydney.

I want to make you the same happy, just like them.

Do you want to make me happy?

Yes, in the same way as they do.

I could, you know.

I could, Sydney, if you teach me.

Show me everything what they do and I will learn.

Honestly, I'll learn.

I find this awkward.

It's because you're a man.

And I'm not embarrassed.

I'm embarrassed for you.

Take me with you.

You can't go out, you know it yourself. You'll catch a cold.

Sydney, please wait.

Martha, I can't stand it when people are late, Moreover, I can’t be late myself.

Kiss me goodbye.

That's not the kind of kiss I meant.

How do you like it?

Wonderful.

Don't wait for me.

Please, Sydney, don't be late.

Martha, it's starting to rain again.

Don't catch a cold.

Goodbye, dear.

Sign in.

Mr. Lassiter ordered the lady a glass of sherry before dinner.

Place it.

Is there anything else I can do for you, Mrs. Lassiter?

No.

Don't you have anything else to do?

Eat...

I don't know how best to explain What is it like to be in search all the time?

And you try it.

You are a damn attractive girl. You are smart and believe it or not,

but I'm not one to hang around you, hoping to get laid.

What attracts me to you more than anything, it's your mind.

Do you think I'm a weirdo?

No.

Can I speak frankly?

Certainly.

You have the most beautiful body...

Dad, you...

Do you think I'm exaggerating?

These guys are from Harvard to take you down, they will say things like this,

that you have never in your life I didn't hear it.

Dad... I...

New girl on campus away from home - this is it!

Dad, I'm not stupid.

You got into Radcliffe and you think... that I think you're stupid?

I know this. But you're still a virgin.

Hope...

Do you think I care about your grades?

I know what's bothering you.

Well, oracle, what worries me?

Loneliness.

Oh mommy I'm old enough to take care of yourself.

I want you to get married.

But not enough to get married.

Mimi just adores you. You know it yourself.

Honey, do you want a punch?

What play is this from?

"Dead end", in my opinion...

Dad, what is it?

Nothing.

Wait a minute, darling I'll be right back.

How can I help you, Mr. Carter?

We know each other, right?

Yes sir.

Undoubtedly, we know each other.

It won't be difficult to remind you me, how do I know you?

I'm ready to hear it from you, Mr Carter.

And I don't like playing guessing games.

I was at your audition last year.

You said I'm the guy with amazing face

reminding you of an ax murderer.

I think your remark was a compliment.

Exactly, I remember.

You had wonderful auditions. Exactly. Now I remember.

But I didn't get the role.

No, well... I mean... Well, you understand.

You were too tall for a girl who was supposed to play your wife.

Something like that?

In any case, those tests were a success. What's your name again?

Karl Manners.

Karl, exactly. Charles. I remembered.

Anyway, bon appetit.

Sorry for interrupting.

- Good evening, Mr. Lassiter. - Good evening.

What the hell are you doing here?

Yes, we have guests.

Yes, this is Tony Boloni.

It's okay, honey.

Mister Sophistication.

How are you doing, Cash?

- Hello, sunshine, how are you doing? - Wonderful.

I hope I didn't scare you. I looked to see if anyone was home.

Oh... Well, you have to! Look how she has grown.

You were just last year was a little girl.

Tony, can I buy you some coffee? It will be ready in a minute.

Oh no no Thank you.

I, honey, wanted to talk a little with your father. Fine?

Let's!

You can speak in front of me. I'm no longer a child.

Go to your room, young lady.

Oh my God, dad!

That's what they say in the movies. What do you want me to say?

You should have said, "Honey, go upstairs and finish packing your luggage.

I'll be back in a couple of minutes I'll wash the dishes left over from breakfast.

Then we'll quickly eat ice cream and we'll talk before bed."

And why didn't I think about it?

Are you going somewhere?

To Boston. From this week she studies at Radcliffe begin.

This is wonderful, Sophie!

Lieutenant, I know that you love my father,

but if anything happens to him and he will suffer again,

then I will find you, you dirty rat

and I'll make holes in you, like Swiss cheese. Have you moved in?

Yes ma'am...

Dad, I'll go open the garage.

Your daughter is something.

All like mom.

Tony, let's go inside.

No, no, just for a minute.

I heard you today met Lassiter?

How do you know?

I know everything.

How was it?

Disgusting.

No no... Was he nervous, preoccupied?..

Have you reached an agreement with him?

I wanted to kill him.

I'm late.

He was killed a couple of hours later after you leave.

Where?

In the parking lot.

He had dinner with his lawyer at the country club.

Someone was waiting in the back seat for him car, and when he got into it,

ripped his face off at point-blank range from 38 caliber.

Of course he was a nit but still it’s like a butt.

Can you find some time tomorrow?

For what?

There are some things to do you may need me.

- Tony! - No, it's just...

My rehearsals are in full swing. Premiere on Friday evening.

Just in case. I said, just in case.

Although this seems to be your thing.

Oh yeah... What does “on my part” mean?

Well, you know... "Brainlessness"...

Brainlessness.

Who cares. You know it yourself what I mean is psychos.

Hey, I got a TTY today.

Stop me when I start pester you and I'll go too far.

Just tell me, "Shut up!"

Don't doubt it.

They gave it to me today from the Manhattan Detective Bureau,

that the guy who killed your wife

spent 45 days in a psychiatric hospital clinic in Pittsburgh.

And what am I now should I feel sorry for him for this?

No, no... I mean, what I found out about this today,

and you, perhaps I found out about this earlier.

I knew about it.

I just want him to die. That's it.

Died and burned in hell. That's true.

But I'm talking about what amazes me because I didn’t even lead this case,

and after seven years they send message just to me

to this small town.

I know, show business, and I'm your friend...

Do you remember that bastard who got away?

Still - Johnny Kovacs.

Johnny Kovacs. I think I I saw him today in a restaurant.

What? Hey-hey, why do you want me didn't call?

He turned out to be an actor who came somehow came to me for an audition.

It's a good thing you didn't have a gun.

I will never shoot an actor. He was terrible though.

I'll catch this Kovacs you'll see.

Okay, it's time for you to go home, my daughter is already tired of waiting.

Yes...

You know, I'm a good detective.

Hey. I'm happy for you.

No, no, I mean, I'm not great. I'm good.

And if there are a couple of clues, then...

Maybe... Maybe I'm very good.

But when you don't know who is who.

Who the hell is lying? who is telling the truth...

You have a special sense of smell understand what's what...

I beg you.

No, no, there is and, God knows how you do it.

I have to tell you...

It's going to be one hell of a job.

I'm taking Sophie to the station at ten then I'll be at the theater all day.

This is just in case. Just in case.

Thank you, old man...

Yes, it's Walter Godlin Sidney Lassiter's lawyer.

I think we should meet ASAP.

Right now. Now, if possible.

Yes.

Yes. Bedford, house 149.

Thank you.

- Is there money in your purse? - No.

If I don't hear from you before ten, I'm calling the police.

Wait a minute. Isn't that my phrase?

Well, that's enough. So will you call?

Yes, mommy.

Boarding ends!

This is mom's hat, right?

I took it from the chest. I hope you don't mind, dad?

She let me wear it when I was little.

You're still a child.

And you too.

Dad, I want you to get married.

Today? Honey, there's no time at all. I've been at rehearsals all day.

- Stop it. Mimi is crazy about you. - Landing complete, ma'am.

I just want you I was happy, dad.

- I'm already happy. - Not at all.

Leave Tony to the killing.

You've had enough. I don't want you to get hurt again.

I don't want to get hurt again.

- Promise. - I promise.

What?

That I'll call you before ten.

I love you, dad.

And I love you, my dear.

I hoped we understood each other on the phone.

Everything is fine, I was going to see you anyway.

May I ask why?

As his lawyer, I tell you don't have to say anything.

Mr Godlin, I can go to Judge Fox...

Wait a minute! I said I'm his lawyer but I am also the executor of his will.

Having certain obligations in front of the client,

I have a duty to protect his interests. That's why I called you.

There is a clause in the will which we argued a lot about.

He didn't listen to me at all.

He said he would find it for me another lawyer, more pliable.

Now he is killed.

Don't think, that I myself am in danger.

I hope so. But I want so you can find out what's going on.

Having fun with the boss, huh, Esther?

You're crazy. A real psycho.

God!

And now you want to swim in gold, right, Ethel?

Why the hell do you need a groom then?

Ethel? My name is Esther, have you forgotten?

Where the hell did this Ethel come from?

Maybe this is a good way enliven the action.

Guys, very good. Ethel wash the soap from your eyes.

Enough for today We'll continue tomorrow morning.

Billy!

Yes sir.

Thank you very much - I love washing hair three times a day.

Sorry. I'm probably going crazy.

Billy, tomorrow we'll start with second scene of the first act.

Find what she could use instead of a dog.

It doesn't have to be barking. Something to put on your lap.

- This is the size. - Yes, sir.

What happened to your face?

Like a sucker, I bought into these new ones wonderful blades,

with which you can shave as many as ten times.

This will be a science for you.

Billy, think if we can go somewhere get a device to simulate thunder?

We can order from New York, but check in New Haven, they should have it.

I'm tired of the reaction actors to fake thunder.

I could make a thunderclap Mr Carter.

How do you know about thunderbolts?

Summer theater in a provincial town, two years ago.

They staged a play by George M. Cohan - the one without music.

"Seven Keys of Baldpate"? I saw her on Broadway.

Yes sir.

It rumbled for an hour and a half. When we finished, I thought my arm would fall off.

But I learned how to make thunder. That's for sure.

Billy, you're adorable.

I love the theater, Mr. Carter. I just love it.

And I love you for giving me a chance.

Is it true.

Hey, I'll pay now.

Well done, Billy.

You have passion.

And this is very important.

I better go put the props away.

Thank you, Mr. Carter.

Good night, Billy.

Oh Tony, come here. Grab my coat.

Well, how do you like show business?

Fantastic.

Should she wash her hair? every time this scene plays?

Certainly.

She does it so naturally.

Hey, that's talent.

How was your day?

I saw it this morning lawyer Sidney Lassiter.

A very entertaining guy.

All on edge, but smart.

Scared.

He wanted me to know the content Lassiter's wills.

Let me guess: he left all his money

poor and hungry Jews all over the world. Am I right?

Damn close.

Million dollars to his wife and a million to his son.

They'll have enough for a while.

And he also left 100,000 dollars to the secretary...

- Kate? - Kate Faxton.

Maybe, she is a very good secretary.

Yes she should be simply extraordinary.

Because if his son and wife won't survive Lassiter by 30 days,

she will get their money and another two million.

Our Sydney didn't want to share neither with nephews, nor with brothers.

- That's what the lawyer said. - Why the secretary?

Why the secretary? I already told you: “brainlessness.”

Do you think why did I come to you?

I made an appointment with him family after the funeral.

- When is the funeral? - Tomorrow morning, at 11.00.

They are not aware of the will. I mean, about the secretary.

Godlin must tell them everything. He's scared to death.

How are you? I told them that we will come together.

Do they know I'm coming?

Yes! But I won't arrest anyone. Just a courtesy visit.

Do you have an address and a number? Kate Faxton's phone?

Certainly.

Let me go see her today. If she sees me...

I'll say that I came to express condolences and all that...

We'll talk a little.

I want to know why they were fighting yesterday when I came in.

- Fine. Here. - Thank you.

I could live here.

The walls are quite thin and It should be cool at night.

You know, he's always been a son of a bitch.

But it could be like this charming and attentive...

Very charming...

You don't believe me.

No, I believe you. I trust almost all people.

I won't pretend that I liked him, but I like you.

I know you were with him for a very long time.

I started working for Mr. Lassiter when I was eighteen.

Right after school and secretarial courses.

I was so inexperienced, Mr. Carter.

Kate, do you want me to leave?

No.

It's good to have you here. It's good to have someone to talk to.

Can you tell me...

why was he so angry at you, when did I come in yesterday?

Why did he say that? who was he angry with...

On me.

Always on me. He didn't want this. I just did something wrong.

But he wasn't talking about you but about some man.

No, about me.

Kate! I pretended I just walked in when you saw me...

In fact, I entered earlier and heard him shouting at you.

He shouted: “I don’t want to meet him, I don’t want to hug and kiss him.”

Who didn't he want to hug and kiss?

It's none of my business, of course. but I just thought...

His son Albert.

I probably didn't need it say this

but I don't want you to delusional thoughts arose.

They had some stupid quarrel over...

...nonsense. I don't know how it all started.

But I know Sydney can be... could be so cruel.

Then he regretted it...

I tried to persuade him to meet with my son, talk to him...

He is such a nice young man...

So young...

Terribly sensitive...

And just in love...

And Mr. Lassiter was so unforgiving.

- Kate, do you have children? - No. Oh no, no.

I'm afraid I missed my chance

when I was young and sexy.

You are still very sexy I'm telling you this.

Tell that to the Marines military or sailors, or anyone else...

Why didn't you get married? I'm sure you've been offered it a thousand times.

Because she was a fool. I was waiting for my prince.

None of them was good enough for me.

Or I wasn't enough good for them.

“Then I think they’re crazy.” - Thank you.

Or are you crazy? Not sure who is bigger.

You would make a great mother. I think so.

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

I have to go.

Fine.

Is this nice guy your son?

No. I told you that I don't have children.

What am I talking about, you tell me They just said this!

What an idiot I am. I'm sorry. Kate, please forgive me.

Yes, everything is fine. This is my sister's boy - Niki.

I love him very much.

He has your beautiful eyes.

I should pay you extra so that you come every day.

I have to go. Take care of yourself.

Thanks again for stopping by.

She was lying. I don't know why, but I lied.

Lassiter didn't talk about his son, I'm sure.

Anyway, sorry but I have a date.

Yes, with a lady. We'll talk later.

Germany sure is a great place for lovers of swastikas and beer.

But not for me - I humbly thank you.

Europe was in turmoil and I thought we would fly straight home.

But we still flew to Paris.

I waited three months for an opportunity taste French cuisine,

but the crew decided that he should,

absolutely obliged to eat in Vietnamese restaurants.

In Paris! In France!

And so, at dawn I arrived to the peasant tavern in Le Gal,

to taste the onion soup.

Then I walked to the Eiffel Tower and admired the sun rising.

Then I took the bus to Orly.

We left at nine o'clock this morning.

Can you imagine?

I ate a real one on the plane croissant and drank coffee.

And then I had to give oxygen a pillow for an old man with a heart condition.

He tried to get to me hairpins with the inscription Pan Am.

I didn't know whether to slap him or save a life.

And so we landed at 17.40,

and I finally have dinner in a French restaurant

in Stamford, Connecticut

with a man, by sight which gives me goosebumps.

What did you do?

I can't marry you.

I can't, forgive me dear. I just can't.

I want to, but I can't. Not because that I don't want to. You know it yourself.

I mean, I love you you know, not because of this.

I just... can't marry you.

But you are an angel.

You are one of God's angels.

But I just don't...

I just can't... can I, can I...

- Are you proposing to me? - Yes!

- It took you a lot of time. - Yes!

- But are you sure? - Yes.

Your daughter left to study. Gave you my blessing.

- Yes.

- Did I order you to do this? - Not really! No...

Wait a minute! Don't overdo it.

I love you. How I love you.

But you're still married.

-What are you talking about? - I know she's dead.

But you're still married. I know that you love me. I know.

So we'll wait until you're ready.

- I really love you. - I know.

Let's eat, I'm hungry.

We are always happy to help charitable organization...

Further! I don't care about this damn charity!

You both already know most of this...

I also invited his secretary Keith Faxton

but she chose not to come.

Martha,

he left you in possession million dollars plus house and furniture,

as well as adjacent lands - as long as you are alive.

Now to another living heir, in this case, Albert.

Albert,

Sydney left you the sum of a million dollars.

You can keep the car.

And... let me take another look...

AND?

And to my secretary Kate Faxton I'm leaving 100,000 dollars...

No!

Martha, I'm sorry.

Walter, is there anything else?

There is one more small question, one small question.

I think it's a small thing, but...

Sydney made me turn it on another standard point.

I'm sure it's nothing doesn't mean that, but...

If none of you survives 30 days, your shares go to Kate Faxton.

Not for her! Not for her! Not for her!

It was something.

When she mentioned how charming he was. Twice.

And the way she said "inexperienced" she said "inexperienced".

There was a sexual connotation to it although not conscious.

I know you think that I too carried away by psychoanalysis,

but that's how it is I understand this.

And I claim that these two there was an affair. I'll bet whatever you want.

I have no doubt that it was.

- What are you talking about? - There was an affair.

Everyone knew it. This is my first time about this I heard it when I was still going to school.

Well... So I was right.

So you think she did the killing?

You understand.

Oh, I hope so.

Well then, my Sherlock,

if you're so smart,

Tell me,

with which of those two nice guys

girl flirting, sitting between them?

I've been watching her for a long time and I don't understand with the one on the right or the one on the left.

Oh, sorry.

- Which pair? Uh... Those three over there? - Yes.

She's with the guy on the right.

Come on, I don't see the difference between guy on the right or left.

Are you that confident in yourself?

What can you bet on?

Everything I have if you can prove it.

Oh, sorry, honey. Could you lift it?

- Wow, you're a devil! - So I won?

Yes. What do you want?

Everything you have.

He anointed my head with oil; my cup is overflowing.

May goodness and mercy accompany me all the days of my life,

and I will remain in the house Lord for many days. Amen.

- I don't want to see her here. - Mother!

Why did you come here?

- Mom, please. - I don't want to see her here.

Get out of here!

If you want to kill someone, you don't have to do it yourself.

Do you know what I mean?

You can ask politely someone to do it for you.

Especially if you can throw good bait.

- You must always remember this. - Thank you.

A few facts you should know about young Albert Lassiter,

before you see him.

He's a womanizer, just like his daddy.

Young ladies are so attracted to him,

but he prefers those who are called "moths".

- Whores? - Whores, for sure!

He is a regular at the Charter club. in Bridgeport. Do you know the Charter club?

- Heard. - Closed night club.

A diverse audience. There's a pair of each creature.

Good music. Very good music... Jazz, blues.

The food is good, but nothing special.

- Because it’s not Italian? - Exactly. Hey, are you catching up?

Albert spends a lot of time there and forever in debt.

When you fall into despair - goes to mommy.

He receives his salary from the company.

But his father didn't give him a penny extra, to strengthen character.

This could, on my own head, make him a murderer.

Although this is a rather wild reason, so he can bang him.

Actually, such people want there were a lot.

As they say: "I haven't met anyone who liked him."

What are you thinking about?

I'm thinking about a small pendant, What Kate Faxton wears around her neck.

- Do me a favor. - Which?

Find out if Kate Faxton had illegitimate child?

It's not difficult.

- Have you been here before? - No, they never invited me.

And me, old man. I'm always uninvited.

Well, hold on to your hat.

May I have your hat, sir?

Thank you.

Mrs. Lassiter asked lead you into the living room.

Thank you. I asked Mrs. Lassiter about separate meetings.

She warned me.

- What’s your name again? - Charles, sir.

Thank you, Charles.

- I'll call Mr. Lassiter. - Thank you, Charles.

Nice place to draw.

I would like to have this. Not the whole house, just this room.

Buy it for yourself. How many Broadway shows have you done?

Seven, but the first two burned out.

Poor thing. It was necessary to become police officers are paid more.

By the way, just a reminder - keep your mouth shut.

Can you answer my questions? but don’t ask it yourself, okay?

I remember.

Sometimes the way they say can be more important than what they say.

Use your ears and eyes - not your mouth.

Looks funny, but ok.

-Have you met any of them before? - Not with her.

I saw my son a couple of years ago. My father wanted me to arrest him.

- For what? - He said the son stole his mother’s bracelet.

In the end I talked my dad out of it.

Said it wouldn't be very good look good in the newspapers.

Besides, it doesn't matter there was no evidence.

Can you imagine that someone wants to have his own son arrested?

- You think he stole it. - Maybe.

Hello.

I'm Lieutenant Rossini.

Very good, that you found time for us.

I'm sorry about your father...

This is my friend, Mr. Carter. Have a seat, Mr. Lassiter.

For God's sake, don't call me Mr. Lassiter, this confuses me.

How do you want it?

Albert would be better.

We've met before, remember?

You were wearing a gray shirt and a pink tie.

The next day I bought myself the same one shirt and tie, I remember very well.

I remember mainly because that you were so kind to me.

You are very sensitive, Lieutenant.

Tony. Call me Tony.

I want to ask you without protocol. If you don't want to, don't answer.

Was it you who stole your mother's bracelet?

Yes.

Great.

I mean, it's good that he admitted it. This is a sign of maturity.

By the way, did you kill your father?

No!

Fine. That's it... I just want to know

where were you on Monday at 20:15.

At 20:15... I was at the Charter club on Old Long Ridge Road.

Are you sure, Albert?

Maybe you were driving in a car on the way to the Charter club?

No, I've already been there.

Had lunch with a whole bunch of friends.

Must have arrived around...

My God, maybe... at 19.30?

OK! Okay, okay...

Listen if you want talk to me about something, discuss...

Here's my card, you can call me.

Fine. Thank you very much, Lieutenant.

- Tony. Call me Tony. - Fine. Thank you, Tony.

Small at least.

I almost forgot...

You had a fight with dad on Monday morning?

On Monday?

Yes, exactly.

Well, I wouldn't call it a skirmish.

Father always made sure who should I be friends with?

I was fed up with this and told him everything to his face.

Nothing serious.

I said that it seems to me that I can choose my own friends.

What kind of women do I date? It's none of his business either.

I don't tell him with whom he should date. And so on.

But we parted well.

I think he still was proud of me

because I defended my beliefs.

- Do you understand? - I understand, I understand very much.

You're a little kid anyway.

If it's not difficult for you, tell your mom What do I want to talk to her?

If she's nearby.

No problem. Thanks again, Tony.

My pleasure.

He lies like he breathes.

Hello.

Hello Mrs. Lassiter.

Lieutenant Rossini. I'm very sorry about your husband.

This is my friend, Mr. Carter.

Charles, you give me more no need, thanks.

With Mrs. Lassiter's permission, of course.

I'll call you when needed.

Thank you madam.

I won't take up much of your time.

This is a little awkward, Mrs. Lassiter, please excuse me...

But who do you think needs was it to kill your husband?

I'm having a hard time finding someone who wouldn't want to kill him.

- And you too? - Especially me.

- You are very sincere. - Trying.

- But you didn't kill him. - No.

I've seen some of your performances, Mr. Carter.

I really liked them.

I missed the first two.

And you have good taste.

It's very nice to meet you, Mrs. Lassiter.

I regret that under such circumstances.

You are collecting material for a new play, Mr Carter?

He helps me with some my investigations.

I wonder how you met with the lieutenant, Mr. Carter?

I think, that you are very strange partners.

It was like that. One day he suggested I should stick a carrot in my ear.

It's clear.

Seriously. This was five years ago. You must remember.

At the school next door a seven-year-old boy was very scared,

when the teacher left the class.

- They wrote about it in the newspapers. - I read it.

I didn't know what to do. The child was so scared

that I didn’t even want to talk.

And then our famous director, which I've never heard of

called me over and suggested stick a carrot in your ear. I swear to God.

The next day I entered to class with a carrot in your ear.

The children started laughing, and our guy He spoke in such a way that you couldn’t stop him.

Was there a murder?

It's an unpleasant matter.

Yes, an accident.

The children were playing pirates - and one of them took the guys from the teacher's table

paper knife and waved it like a saber.

He didn't want to kill anyone. Make-believe, but...

They fought each other how suddenly

he lost control of himself.

- Do you understand what I mean? - Yes, I can understand that.

Can I ask you, Mr. Carter?

Certainly.

What does a director do?

Good or bad?

Good. Just like you.

Thank you.

I can tell you what I'm doing.

I'm trying psychology convey through behavior.

Can you explain it to me in more detail?

Fine.

Suppose you are being interrogated police on suspicion

in the murder of your husband.

Okay, let's assume.

What did I need to do?

Would you like to find a chair somewhere? and asked Charles to take you to the room.

Then everyone could take you for the victim's poor health, and not for the killer.

Could this be so?

That would be smart of me isn't it?

Oh yes.

That would be smart.

And there would be no way to know whether I'm pretending or not.

Oh no, I would.

Which?

Do you use your chair often? your legs would be as thin as sticks.

But yours are quite strong.

And very beautiful.

If you needed a chair,

probably the tips of your shoes wouldn't be so shabby.

But the final test would be your handshake.

I would finally understand everything...

Because if you really moved around in a chair,

I would feel calluses on your hand. Right here.

And if you were lying, then both your hands would be smooth as silk.

Just like yours.

So this is directing?

There is also pronunciation, manner of speaking, stage movement and the like...

But understand when they tell the truth, and when they lie, that’s the main thing.

You are a very good director Mr Carter. Thank you.

Thank you.

Lieutenant, I tell you today Will you need more? I'm a little tired.

No, that was enough. Thank you.

You also know about weddings and Bar Mitzvah celebrations?

Do you think she did it?

She could.

- Do you think she did? - No.

Agree. I like this guy.

And me too.

Do you think he killed his father?

I could if necessary.

Agree.

But I would bet on the favorite.

To the secretary.

I kiss your sweet...

I want you passionately...

I don't know if this changes anything.

Maybe he had even more reasons to kill his father.

But I just feel sorry for the guy, he's always behaves like a stupid womanizer.

And I have news for you: Kate Faxton had a child out of wedlock.

In 1915 in Morristown, New Jersey. He must be 23 years old now.

- Was Lassiter the father? - I don’t know that.

What does it say on the birth certificate?

Wait.

Hamberlin. Nicholas Hamberlin. Not a word about my father.

- Does this mean anything to you? - Nothing.

- How old is Albert? - 23.

You don't think that he's Kate Faxton's son?

I don't know, there's something about her...

I think it's possible. Well, it’s probably time for you to go to bed.

I'm already in bed!

- Well, go to sleep then! - Already asleep!

Well then hang up otherwise you won’t let me sleep.

Teddy!

Do you have tulips or anything another for Mrs. Lassiter's tray?

Maria will give you beer, when you're free.

- Why are we so cheerful in the morning?

- Yes, we are like that. It seems that Today is my lucky day.

- What, are you getting divorced again? - No, I think something more interesting.

Sign in.

Good morning, dear.

Never behave again so arrogant with me.

I'm shocked. I thought we had now a special relationship.

- Get out now. - So you don’t need me anymore?

I never needed you.

- At least once, there was.

- You're a pig!

I think I could still you'll need it.

After you read this.

Dear boy, full of surprises...

I wouldn't care about sexual Albert's preferences

but now for the new president "Lassiter's Castle" company,

it can bring some difficulties.

Martha, this is a copy.

There's no point in paying you anything you'll still come back for more.

No, Martha. You're wrong.

I'm not some cheap crook

I'm a very expensive swindler. But honest.

If you give it to me diamond ring,

I will give you the original letter, and tomorrow by By this time I will be on the other side of the country.

Scout's word.

What do you say?

If you come back, I'll tell the police everything, regardless of the consequences.

I promise.

I'll never go back.

I demand for you to get out of the house.

Yes, madam. Anything else?

No.

Thank you very much madam.

The bath is ready.

It's not good to mix it all up you know better than me.

Will this make chest hair grow?

I don't see anything funny here.

You know what happened last time.

Yes ma'am.

I'll come to see you in 15 minutes.

Oh yes ma'am.

- Good night, darling. - I can’t wish the same for you.

- Was it a good evening? - Thank you, Mary.

Mimi, funny little girl, Mimi,

Am I the only one for you?

Mimi, cheerful baby, Mimi,

Don't I want too much?

Mimi, I'm sad about you, I dream about you.

You would have saved me when we met, Mimi.

You know it yourself I wish I had a little...

...right now.

Please make sure the filter is fits tightly to the drain.

Adjacent.

Now you can flush the water pressing the filter.

Squeeze him until you feel a slight pull.

Doc, could she have drowned accidentally?

Who takes a bath wearing gloves?

Are you sure there were gloves?

I don't know, but I bet.

Bruises on both sides of the neck. They probably appeared during life.

Bruises do not appear on corpses.

Take a look at the floating ones vials and bottles.

She wasn't playing with boats.

She was fighting with someone and this someone defeated her.

When the water recedes, take the filter and put it in this bag.

If the attacker was wearing gloves, try to determine their color,

and maybe even their brand.

And God knows what else.

How are you, ma'am?

Could you put the body down on the bed until they come for her?

I won't bring it there myself.

Let's do it.

Excluded. No sir.

Lieutenant, she didn't come out. The three of us keep our eyes on her.

She couldn't escape only if the tunnel has been dug.

I'm telling you, she's still in the house. She hasn't left since five o'clock.

Yes, but he didn't call me already two months.

This is so unlike him.

I don't want any more trouble for him.

I have money for him. I wanted to tell him about this.

If Nicky calls you first, please ask him to call me.

Tell him what I have is there money for him?

Lots of money.

Hello.

Wait a minute please. This is for you.

Sorry to bother you.

Tonight Martha Lassiter was murdered.

Are you still there?

Yes I'm here I just don't know what to say..

The butler fled the city with her diamond ring.

I have my suspicions but I need proof.

How did she die?

Someone drowned her in the bathtub.

- Man or woman. - I don’t know that.

-Where is Albert? - We just went for him.

I want to ask you. How do you think, could Albert kill his mother?

- No. - Agree.

She was his mother. Martha gave birth to a boy on June 12, 1915.

Either way, he's in danger.

I don't want to bother you anymore today.

-Can I come to the theater tomorrow? - Any time.

Thanks, buddy.

Why not me?! Oh god, Johnny, why not me?

I'm sorry, Cash. She's not in the spotlight.

Honey, can you move? to the edge of the stage to escape your shadow?

It's not her fault.

Richard, please could you die closer to the edge of the stage?

Sorry, honey.

Go back to your places. We'll continue with the bang-bang scene.

Are you ready?

And... let's go!

Oh god, Johnny, why not me?

Damn it, why not me!

And... curtain!

Ok guys, stay...

Wait, wait, wait, Billy. No need for a curtain, Billy! Stop him!

Raise the curtain, Billy!

Yes Billy, raise the curtain and return all the actors to the stage.

Okay friends, listen to me.

I beg you.

Just don't think that you are shit I'm crap, the play is crap,

and therefore nothing more we won't succeed, and blah blah blah...

You are all wonderful. Shit is just the process itself.

Technical rehearsal is crap.

But when we start for real everything will come back, I promise you.

Then you will be in charge again actors.

Let's leave our bows for tomorrow.

Go put on makeup. When will you return on stage, I'll give you some instructions, okay?

Mr. Carter, excuse me behind the curtain.

For God's sake, I said that the curtain is my fault.

Sometimes, Billy, when I say "Curtain" I just mean the end of the scene.

- Kapichi? - Si.

Hey, I didn't know that you speak Italian.

Oh, you trickster!

While you're playing the village fool, when he points a gun at you,

no one in the room will care, if he shoots you.

I didn't play...

That is, he played. I just didn't want to that damn beard fell off.

I know, and honestly, I believe.

And now I can't unstick this crap.

Hamburgers and coffee.

Give it away. I've already eaten.

I want you to get some sleep. Tomorrow we will start at 11:00.

There will be auditions all day and most of the evening.

So please go home and get some sleep.

Billy, can you rattle the thunderbolt here?

- And we will determine the volume level there. - Yes, sir.

Go home and get some sleep!

Same thing, Billy. Like this. Fabulous.

- Isn't it too loud? - No. That's right!

You need an inspector Italian in this play?

Tony Boloni!

Do you still need me?

No. Go home and get some sleep.

- Good night, Mister Carter. - Good night, Billy.

What are you doing here so late? Still dream of getting into show business?

May be. If you give it to me sing an aria or something?

In truth, I came because that I have news for you.

We have received the results from the laboratory.

The one who killed Martha wore gloves. Brown.

And something else. They found someone's hair in the bathroom.

Did she take a bath with someone?

You understood me correctly... She did it with a very funny guy

who wore gloves and a wig. - Wig?

A wig, a hairpiece, something like that. Hair extensions.

In the morning at 9:50 I will put Albert on the train.

I want him to disappear until I figure out what's going on.

Are you sure is he safe until tomorrow?

I surrounded him with policemen who Tomorrow morning they will deliver him to the station.

Give me your hand.

- Did you call Sophie? - She's fine.

She is not married yet and not even engaged.

Just like in a fairy tale when you look from here.

Do you want to sing?

Sing?

- Do you want me to sing? - Certainly.

Be bolder. This is your chance.

I'm scared.

Tony, there's no one here, just you and me!

So how do you like it?

- You're minding your own business, son. - Well, no.

Be careful. Once you start... It's like a disease.

You will want more and more.

...this crap.

Hamburgers and coffee.

My God!

So what do you think, Tony?

I think this is nonsense. That's what I think.

I'm almost ready.

We have some time, right?

There is a little.

I'd like to write a note to someone, if you don't mind.

This is very important to me.

Fine.

I'll leave my suitcase here.

Let me go to the toilet. After There will no longer be such an opportunity.

- Do you mind? - Forward.

Are you getting your beer?

Teddy, take it yourself.

It's hot today.

Come in, Teddy.

Or should I say...

...Billy?

It's just the two of us, Billy.

At least for now.

You are smart, Mr. Carter.

I'm quick-witted when it comes to talking about the glued beard

and sensitive skin, injured in a hurry and heavily perfumed.

But I'm too slow, Billy.

I was wondering why your fingers a mustache that was not there stood out.

I thought it was just shyness.

- When did you shave? - In prison.

You had a wonderful mustache, Billy.

Your mom showed me yours photo in my apartment.

She couldn't tell you that she is my mother.

She didn't even speak. Said, that this is a photograph of her nephew.

Why did she do this?

Because I was her nephew. At least that's what I thought.

But three months ago I found out that she is my mother.

She said, that protected me all these years.

I was an illegitimate child.

Do you know who my father was?

I didn't like him either, Billy. but I wouldn't kill him.

I doubt.

When I left prison I really wanted to find a job.

And this rich son of a bitch, for whom my mother worked,

I didn’t want to not only talk, but even to see me in this city.

Here I find out that this son of a bitch is my dad.

Do you know why Am I in jail, Mr. Carter?

No.

I stole the suit.

Costume?

Yes sir. They gave me a year for this.

And they were released after seven months for good behavior.

I learned a lot in prison Mr Carter.

What are you going to do about it, Billy?

Don't know.

I don't know what I'm going to do yet.

- Do you need help? - Don't call anyone, Mr. Carter.

Please!

- What will happen if I call? - Don't know.

Please don't!

You know, I learned a lot in prison.

A lot, you know?

Yes.

I never called my mom since I arrived.

I didn't want to get her involved what I was going to do.

Changed his name to Billy Owens.

Got a job in the theater only to watch my father's house.

To know when he comes home when he leaves.

I saw him with other women too.

I hated him even more.

My mother wasn't one of those whores

but he behaved with her as with them.

I just wanted to kill him.

I didn't need his money I just wanted him to be dead.

You are my lawyer and you don't want take care of this?

If you can't I'll find someone who can.

What the hell are you doing here?

Did you kill his wife too?

Yes, I killed him.

For what?

I wanted this money went to my mother.

But she would have received the money anyway. He left her a lot of money in his will.

But not two million dollars.

How do you know this?

You told me yourself, Mr. Carter. You both told.

Saw lawyer Sidney Lassiter this morning. A very entertaining guy.

All on edge, but smart.

Scared. He wanted me learned the contents of Lassiter's will.

Let me guess: he left all his money

poor and hungry Jews all over the world. Am I right?

Damn close. Million dollars to his wife and a million to his son.

They'll have enough for a while.

And he also left 100,000 dollars to the secretary...

- Kate? - Kate Faxton.

Maybe, she is a very good secretary.

Yes she should be simply extraordinary...

Mr Carter?

What, Billy?

I'm afraid I will something very bad.

I'm a little confused and don't know how to get out of all this...

Tell me what to do.

Can you make them all go away?

From the stage I could.

It's a shame we're not on stage.

- Will you give me this knife, Billy? - No.

No, I won't do that.

I want to see my mom.

I could arrange it. I think I could.

But it will be easier to arrange it, if you give me the knife.

Don't ask me for this anymore!

No, Tony, don't shoot!

I would never hurt you Mr Carter.

I fooled them.

I just wanted for all this to end.

Where are the weapons? I know, I saw the weapon...

Tony, there's a knife in the hat. In his hat.

I thought he had a weapon.

I didn't mean to shoot him... I thought...

You wanted to shoot. This is exactly what you wanted.

You could be next.

Well?

Fabulous.

Just great.

Cash, honestly? No jokes now?

Did you hear what I said? It was great.

Cash, thank you very much. But is this fair?

Honestly. It was absolutely amazing. I'm proud of you.

You were...

Well, what can I say.

Magnificent.

Thanks guys. Thank you!

It was great!

What do you think?

To be honest.

It wasn't bad.

Congratulations.

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