1 00:00:29,338 --> 00:00:30,572 MGM presents... 2 00:00:31,425 --> 00:00:32,469 That's me. 3 00:00:32,494 --> 00:00:34,127 MGM presents me as... 4 00:00:36,651 --> 00:00:39,994 ...as Hercule Poirot, the Belgian sleuth. 5 00:00:40,565 --> 00:00:41,565 Au revoir. 6 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:50,059 No, no, no, no. Don't try to sneak up on Poirot, my friend. 7 00:00:50,259 --> 00:00:52,939 It could be... dangerous. 8 00:00:53,220 --> 00:00:55,890 Now I know that normally wherever Poirot goes, 9 00:00:56,081 --> 00:00:58,280 there is intrigue, excitement... 10 00:00:58,436 --> 00:00:59,440 ...murder. 11 00:00:59,579 --> 00:01:02,163 But not here, not today, not in London. 12 00:01:02,340 --> 00:01:05,086 No, I'm here actually simply to see my tailor. 13 00:01:05,231 --> 00:01:07,299 Now, if you've been with me last week... 14 00:01:07,578 --> 00:01:08,974 ...in Istanbul... 15 00:01:09,926 --> 00:01:10,930 Well... 16 00:01:11,020 --> 00:01:12,125 There we are. 17 00:01:12,174 --> 00:01:15,238 I'm sorry. Again, au revoir. 18 00:01:21,209 --> 00:01:23,107 Please, do not follow Poirot. 19 00:01:23,427 --> 00:01:26,240 This is London. Nothing is going to happen. Goodbye. 20 00:05:40,123 --> 00:05:43,045 What, may I ask, is the meaning of this? 21 00:05:43,889 --> 00:05:46,044 What is the meaning of, eh... 22 00:05:46,466 --> 00:05:48,427 ...what, monsieur Poirot? 23 00:05:48,553 --> 00:05:49,685 This, this... 24 00:05:49,779 --> 00:05:50,779 That? 25 00:05:51,012 --> 00:05:52,161 It tegs. 26 00:05:52,535 --> 00:05:53,535 "Tugs"? 27 00:05:53,623 --> 00:05:55,184 Tugs, tugs, is it tugs? 28 00:05:57,427 --> 00:05:58,591 Aaa! 29 00:05:58,810 --> 00:06:00,240 "Aaa"... Aaa what? 30 00:06:01,536 --> 00:06:02,557 Cigarette? 31 00:06:02,639 --> 00:06:03,717 Yes... no. 32 00:06:03,942 --> 00:06:06,091 No, I don't want a cigarette. Put them away. 33 00:06:08,021 --> 00:06:09,310 Just as I thought, sir. 34 00:06:09,942 --> 00:06:13,051 We have given out smoking since our last fitting, have we not? 35 00:06:13,238 --> 00:06:15,667 We have, and we do not care to discuss it. 36 00:06:16,488 --> 00:06:19,386 Not I need is to upset the nerves, what is why I might say... 37 00:06:19,628 --> 00:06:21,957 ...we exchange the weed for the weight. 38 00:06:23,565 --> 00:06:25,651 And the bulge is no longer disguisable. 39 00:06:26,471 --> 00:06:27,940 - Belge? - "Bulge". 40 00:06:28,026 --> 00:06:30,604 I have no "bulge", I 've not changed my shape. 41 00:06:37,025 --> 00:06:40,853 Perhaps you would be so kind as to observe this jacket, the one you came in. 42 00:06:41,480 --> 00:06:42,511 Notice the crease. 43 00:06:42,987 --> 00:06:44,695 It, also, "tugs". 44 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:48,323 I'm afraid we have only two alternatives. 45 00:06:48,540 --> 00:06:51,337 Either we resume smoking... or we diet. 46 00:06:52,111 --> 00:06:53,244 I shall do neither. 47 00:07:58,275 --> 00:08:00,058 Thank you, Cracknell. 48 00:08:00,751 --> 00:08:03,466 Here you are, sir. Snooping about just like you said he would be. 49 00:08:03,671 --> 00:08:06,376 You picked well for a discreet killing, my friend. 50 00:08:06,425 --> 00:08:07,655 Very professional. 51 00:08:08,159 --> 00:08:10,122 What do you have to say for yourself? Mmm? 52 00:08:11,128 --> 00:08:12,144 Come on, speak up! 53 00:08:13,365 --> 00:08:14,820 Doesn't seem to want to talk, sir. 54 00:08:15,347 --> 00:08:16,616 Your hand, Cracknell. 55 00:08:18,663 --> 00:08:19,903 Well, explain yourself. 56 00:08:21,954 --> 00:08:22,995 Parlez-vous français? 57 00:08:25,153 --> 00:08:26,227 Parli italiano? 58 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:28,600 Sprichst Du deutsch? 59 00:08:30,593 --> 00:08:31,765 Hablas español? 60 00:08:34,007 --> 00:08:35,256 Ομιλείτε ελληνικά; 61 00:08:36,128 --> 00:08:38,342 Bamazaga pyaw daq lar? 62 00:08:39,290 --> 00:08:43,457 I'm neither French, Italian, German, Greek, Spanish or Burmese. 63 00:08:43,997 --> 00:08:45,325 I happen to be an Englishman. 64 00:08:45,628 --> 00:08:48,225 Then you have disgraced yourself. 65 00:08:48,674 --> 00:08:49,700 How so, pray? 66 00:08:50,042 --> 00:08:52,249 One does not expect an Englishman to be an assassin. 67 00:08:52,503 --> 00:08:56,551 Good heavens, I haven't come here to assassinate you. I've come here to protect you. 68 00:08:57,059 --> 00:09:00,301 Protect me, indeed, I've never heard such an extraordinary assassin. 69 00:09:00,419 --> 00:09:01,962 Can you support such a statement? 70 00:09:02,046 --> 00:09:04,897 Certainly. Would you care to see my credentials? 71 00:09:15,110 --> 00:09:19,832 As you see, I'm temporarily attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. 72 00:09:21,068 --> 00:09:22,162 Be gone, Cracknell. 73 00:09:25,365 --> 00:09:27,480 ...Hastines. - "Hastings". 74 00:09:27,558 --> 00:09:29,011 Of course. Hestines. 75 00:09:29,665 --> 00:09:32,366 By the way, how is sir Edouard? 76 00:09:32,523 --> 00:09:35,663 - Sir Edward? - Your chief. 77 00:09:35,762 --> 00:09:39,371 Is that his name? I've always known him as 'X'. 78 00:09:39,928 --> 00:09:44,367 Really?... What is the interest of the British Secret Service in Poirot? 79 00:09:44,539 --> 00:09:47,703 Her Majesty's government seems to think that you're a very important person... 80 00:09:47,752 --> 00:09:49,948 ...and, as such, are entitled to protection. 81 00:09:50,851 --> 00:09:53,468 I understand you're not very popular with the criminal classes. 82 00:09:53,777 --> 00:09:54,777 No. 83 00:09:54,988 --> 00:09:57,381 It would be the most almighty top-level fuss, you know, 84 00:09:57,791 --> 00:10:00,457 if you were stabbed, shot or blown up, 85 00:10:00,711 --> 00:10:03,519 or did suffer any inconvenience while on British soil. 86 00:10:03,686 --> 00:10:06,859 Yes, yes, I suppose it would, actually. 87 00:10:14,136 --> 00:10:19,838 In that case... I suppose you must join me in a massage, my faithful bulldog. 88 00:10:20,351 --> 00:10:21,753 One never knows, does one? 89 00:10:22,681 --> 00:10:25,338 You know, I once found a black widow in my bed. 90 00:10:28,219 --> 00:10:29,908 Black widow in his bed? 91 00:10:30,471 --> 00:10:33,029 Whether why I should object to that, unless she wasn't very... 92 00:10:44,408 --> 00:10:45,532 Ah, Cracknell... 93 00:10:46,264 --> 00:10:49,115 Be ruthless, Cracknell, be merciless. 94 00:10:49,872 --> 00:10:51,406 Oh, oh, oh, oh. 95 00:10:51,592 --> 00:10:52,617 Too hard. 96 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:54,131 Monsieur Poirot... 97 00:10:56,496 --> 00:10:57,814 ...There's going to be a murder. 98 00:10:57,843 --> 00:11:01,003 This is a secret establishment, you should be on the other side of the building. 99 00:11:01,076 --> 00:11:02,199 There's going to be murder. 100 00:11:03,019 --> 00:11:05,578 I'm frightened! That's why I'm here. I'm terribly frightened. 101 00:11:05,823 --> 00:11:07,663 Oh, you think someone is going to kill you, eh? 102 00:11:07,790 --> 00:11:09,700 No, I'm going to kill someone. 103 00:11:09,905 --> 00:11:11,155 No more massage, please. 104 00:11:11,424 --> 00:11:13,143 I can't help it, you see, I must kill. 105 00:11:13,201 --> 00:11:14,201 Hastines! 106 00:11:17,225 --> 00:11:18,225 Hastis! 107 00:11:18,305 --> 00:11:20,560 Don't call out, monsieur Poirot! 108 00:11:21,147 --> 00:11:23,676 Hastis! Hastis! 109 00:11:25,941 --> 00:11:29,521 Don't do that, monsieur Poirot, don't do that, you mustn't do that, 110 00:11:29,560 --> 00:11:30,683 you can't do that! 111 00:11:30,742 --> 00:11:33,105 - Hastis! - I killed this morning already a man. 112 00:11:33,349 --> 00:11:36,108 - His initials were A.A. - A.A., eh? 113 00:11:36,412 --> 00:11:38,647 I've killed before, I must kill again. 114 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:40,365 Hatistes! 115 00:11:40,595 --> 00:11:41,601 I'm so sorry. 116 00:11:43,917 --> 00:11:46,793 - Don't do that, now listen to me! - Cracknell! Cracknell! 117 00:11:50,437 --> 00:11:54,065 - Oh, I am sorry, sir. - Cracknell! Help me! 118 00:11:54,974 --> 00:11:57,180 - How, sir? - I don't know this woman. 119 00:11:58,202 --> 00:12:00,272 Alright, young woman, on your way. 120 00:12:00,643 --> 00:12:01,643 Get out! 121 00:12:15,661 --> 00:12:16,661 After her! 122 00:12:17,048 --> 00:12:18,297 Come back. Come back. 123 00:13:06,995 --> 00:13:08,829 You assure, we wish to commerce with brandy-- 124 00:13:08,883 --> 00:13:09,912 Yes, yes! Yes. 125 00:13:13,866 --> 00:13:14,866 Monsieur. 126 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:21,042 Ah! Extraordinary. 127 00:13:21,882 --> 00:13:23,679 And this is even more extraordinary. 128 00:13:23,747 --> 00:13:24,747 What is? 129 00:13:24,808 --> 00:13:27,073 That such a chic creature has nothing in her handbag. 130 00:13:27,102 --> 00:13:28,782 No mirror, no make-up, nothing. 131 00:13:30,022 --> 00:13:31,165 What is this? 132 00:13:33,576 --> 00:13:35,623 It's a scoring card from a bowling alley. 133 00:13:42,459 --> 00:13:44,411 How you can eat in a time like this? 134 00:13:44,581 --> 00:13:46,914 It is not for this you may believe me... 135 00:13:47,019 --> 00:13:48,529 ...It is for this. 136 00:13:48,907 --> 00:13:50,534 The little gray cells... 137 00:13:51,576 --> 00:13:53,698 AAA! ABC! 138 00:13:54,180 --> 00:13:56,211 Her initials. A. B. C. 139 00:13:57,125 --> 00:13:58,427 Good Lord. 140 00:14:01,357 --> 00:14:04,898 I also read the newspapers. Now I ask myself... 141 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:07,153 Why should you wish to kill Poirot? 142 00:14:07,297 --> 00:14:10,799 You wanna be jolly careful from now on. Where you go, what you do... 143 00:14:10,852 --> 00:14:11,852 ...what you eat... 144 00:14:13,417 --> 00:14:15,500 She used poison on the dart, it says it there. 145 00:14:16,008 --> 00:14:18,182 - Well, then, you better taste it. - Oh, no! 146 00:14:18,407 --> 00:14:21,844 - I don't think there's but a chance... - It's your duty, you're here to protect me. 147 00:14:22,287 --> 00:14:25,375 - I don't normally eat pâté. - Taste! 148 00:14:34,533 --> 00:14:38,456 - I say, this is rather good. - This is a challenge to Poirot... 149 00:14:38,890 --> 00:14:42,431 Why should this woman have nothing in her handbag... except that. 150 00:14:44,189 --> 00:14:48,265 My little braincells tell me... obviously she wants me to go to the bawling. 151 00:14:48,655 --> 00:14:50,256 - The bawling? - Yes. 152 00:14:50,702 --> 00:14:52,941 - Now, why? - Ow, the "bowling". 153 00:14:53,371 --> 00:14:56,912 Maybe she's in love with me... It's happened before. 154 00:14:57,657 --> 00:14:59,219 Very well... I shall go! 155 00:14:59,402 --> 00:15:02,722 Now, care, for your own sake, why don't you cut back the Brussels. 156 00:15:04,925 --> 00:15:09,821 I shall go where I choose, when I choose, how I choose. 157 00:15:10,044 --> 00:15:14,211 In that case, it would be my painful duty to stay right behind you. 158 00:15:18,677 --> 00:15:19,871 Les oignons, monsieur. 159 00:15:23,995 --> 00:15:25,245 I shall prepare the seasoning. 160 00:15:26,065 --> 00:15:27,065 Thank you! 161 00:15:28,656 --> 00:15:29,776 Now, the vinegar... 162 00:15:31,235 --> 00:15:34,674 Just enough, eh? Yes. Now, the salt... 163 00:15:38,386 --> 00:15:41,031 Do you mind? Thank you. 164 00:15:45,680 --> 00:15:47,333 Right. Now, lemon... 165 00:15:50,770 --> 00:15:51,770 Very good. 166 00:15:52,023 --> 00:15:54,627 Now... the brandy... 167 00:15:56,932 --> 00:15:58,651 No, not enough. A good tâte. 168 00:17:02,487 --> 00:17:03,815 Bet you you can't do it again. 169 00:17:36,279 --> 00:17:38,699 - I need some bowling shoes, in a hurry, please. - What size? 170 00:17:38,742 --> 00:17:42,297 I'm afraid I don't know the size, I usually have my shoes made for me. If you don't mind 171 00:17:42,544 --> 00:17:47,622 getting to the back of the queue, sir, we'll see if we can knock you up a pair. 172 00:17:58,224 --> 00:18:00,242 Looking for someone to play with? 173 00:18:01,049 --> 00:18:03,211 I am looking for someone, actually, yes. 174 00:18:03,681 --> 00:18:07,718 - Well, this someone is Betty Barnard. - I'm very pleased to meet you... 175 00:18:07,783 --> 00:18:09,125 ...miss Barnard but I'm expecting someone. 176 00:18:09,489 --> 00:18:11,468 It seems she stood you up, doesn't it? 177 00:18:11,991 --> 00:18:14,046 It would seem so, yes. 178 00:18:14,895 --> 00:18:18,632 - Maybe you can help me. - Rather depends of what you have in mind. 179 00:18:19,257 --> 00:18:22,017 I'll be off in a few minutes... Got a cigarette? 180 00:18:27,085 --> 00:18:29,507 Egyptian on the right, Virginian on the left. 181 00:18:31,993 --> 00:18:35,382 Solid gold!... Hercule from Danielle. 182 00:18:35,576 --> 00:18:39,691 - Who's Danielle? - The most beautiful woman in Europe, actually. 183 00:18:39,741 --> 00:18:40,741 Light? 184 00:18:41,448 --> 00:18:42,448 Of course. 185 00:18:51,126 --> 00:18:52,181 Won't you join me? 186 00:18:52,376 --> 00:18:55,345 - No, thank you, I've given them up. - Then why do you carry them with you? 187 00:18:55,514 --> 00:18:57,845 To strengthen my willpower. 188 00:18:58,680 --> 00:19:00,516 What good is willpower? 189 00:19:06,219 --> 00:19:09,386 - May I have my cigarette case, please? - How much is it worth? 190 00:19:09,594 --> 00:19:11,078 It is beyond price. 191 00:19:13,188 --> 00:19:15,310 - It's mine. - And this is mine! 192 00:19:15,349 --> 00:19:17,318 Me... You couldn't afford the down payment. 193 00:19:17,356 --> 00:19:19,383 C'mon, get your coat, you've got a date, remember. 194 00:19:19,427 --> 00:19:20,583 So I have. 195 00:19:20,625 --> 00:19:22,978 - I happen to be looking for a young lady. - So I noticed. 196 00:19:23,086 --> 00:19:26,461 Very tall... Very beautiful... Very blonde. 197 00:19:26,721 --> 00:19:31,617 Very strong... A little strange in a manner, you know? 198 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:37,127 I don't know her name... But her initials are A B C. 199 00:19:38,731 --> 00:19:40,332 - You know her! - No. 200 00:19:40,515 --> 00:19:41,804 Now, why should you say that? 201 00:19:42,116 --> 00:19:44,513 - AAA, you can tell me about her. - You bet your life I c- 202 00:19:44,549 --> 00:19:45,549 Shut up! 203 00:19:45,854 --> 00:19:48,667 There's no point in asking her about women. All she knows about is men. 204 00:19:48,810 --> 00:19:53,133 - Especially the size of their wallets. - Alright... That's it Don Fortune! 205 00:19:56,362 --> 00:19:57,860 May I have my cigarette case, please? 206 00:19:58,239 --> 00:19:59,250 There's your case! 207 00:20:12,512 --> 00:20:15,952 My goodness, easy, young people certainly take their bowling seriously. 208 00:20:53,770 --> 00:20:55,867 Hey, Poirot, where are you going? Come back, Poirot! 209 00:20:58,510 --> 00:20:59,981 Hey, you! Bring back my shoes. 210 00:21:07,861 --> 00:21:08,924 Poirot! Come back. 211 00:21:09,358 --> 00:21:10,776 Hey, you! Fat boy! 212 00:21:11,740 --> 00:21:14,600 - Hey, you! - Let go of me, will you, let go of me. 213 00:21:14,639 --> 00:21:17,025 - Where do you think you're going? - I have to follow a man. 214 00:21:34,664 --> 00:21:35,664 Young lady! 215 00:21:37,664 --> 00:21:39,232 Young lady, I've been looking for you. 216 00:21:40,599 --> 00:21:43,200 I am Hercule Poirot, now surely you wanted me to find you. 217 00:21:43,442 --> 00:21:45,403 I don't know you, what do you want? 218 00:21:45,472 --> 00:21:48,434 Oh, come on, of course you remember wrestling with me in the steam room. 219 00:21:48,942 --> 00:21:51,801 I don't know what you're talking about. I've never seen you before-- 220 00:21:51,857 --> 00:21:53,262 Will you, please, turn this off? 221 00:21:53,371 --> 00:21:55,426 - You want some help, miss? - Yes, please... 222 00:21:55,574 --> 00:21:57,402 This man keeps bothering me. 223 00:21:58,653 --> 00:21:59,653 Please... 224 00:22:00,575 --> 00:22:01,622 ...Please, young lady... 225 00:22:01,777 --> 00:22:02,777 Please! 226 00:22:02,925 --> 00:22:05,145 - Please... - I think you better catch some other bus. 227 00:22:05,170 --> 00:22:07,932 - You mind your own business. - No mind his as long as you mind yours. 228 00:22:07,963 --> 00:22:09,276 That young lady is my business. 229 00:22:09,309 --> 00:22:10,359 She doesn't think so! 230 00:22:10,384 --> 00:22:12,501 - You mind your business! - You just clear off. 231 00:22:12,547 --> 00:22:15,102 - Someone get the police! - That's a good idea. Call the police. 232 00:22:15,127 --> 00:22:16,127 Call the police! 233 00:23:03,854 --> 00:23:04,854 Thank you. 234 00:23:06,908 --> 00:23:08,017 What's all this, then? 235 00:23:10,571 --> 00:23:12,383 Isn't a bit late for Christmas? 236 00:23:20,578 --> 00:23:22,906 Sorry, sir... Been a long night. 237 00:23:23,834 --> 00:23:25,630 You've noticed that too, have you? 238 00:23:26,263 --> 00:23:27,927 I want to borrow some boots. 239 00:23:28,841 --> 00:23:30,169 - Boots? - Boots! 240 00:23:33,324 --> 00:23:35,930 I suppose it wouldn't be in the national interest to inquire why-- 241 00:23:35,970 --> 00:23:36,970 No! 242 00:23:37,246 --> 00:23:38,246 No, sir. 243 00:23:39,110 --> 00:23:40,227 What size boots, sir? 244 00:23:40,816 --> 00:23:42,105 Well, I generally have-- 245 00:23:42,886 --> 00:23:45,042 Guess, well, we won't go into all that again... 246 00:23:45,221 --> 00:23:47,105 Just give me the largest boots you have. 247 00:23:48,299 --> 00:23:49,329 Dragbot! 248 00:23:52,572 --> 00:23:53,581 Take your boots off! 249 00:23:55,557 --> 00:23:57,409 No questions... Take off your boots. 250 00:23:59,689 --> 00:24:04,017 Now, then... I want to help in tracing a very important missing person. 251 00:24:05,822 --> 00:24:08,454 I better see your inspector in charge of C.I.D. 252 00:24:08,579 --> 00:24:10,501 I'm afraid you can't, sir. He's out on a case. 253 00:24:10,884 --> 00:24:12,189 Well, get him back! 254 00:24:13,126 --> 00:24:16,415 It's a case of murder, sir. Scotland Yard are involved. 255 00:24:16,524 --> 00:24:18,874 Yes, and we don't want little routine matters added to it. 256 00:24:19,634 --> 00:24:20,704 Did you say "murder"? 257 00:24:21,009 --> 00:24:22,478 These things do happen, sir. 258 00:24:23,514 --> 00:24:24,541 Thank you, Dragbot. 259 00:24:24,781 --> 00:24:26,085 - Boots. - Thank you. 260 00:24:26,882 --> 00:24:29,983 I suppose the victim wasn't a little short bald-headed Belgian... 261 00:24:30,030 --> 00:24:31,374 ...with a bit of a beak, was he? 262 00:24:31,427 --> 00:24:32,428 I hope they fit, sir. 263 00:24:36,036 --> 00:24:37,271 You don't mean... 264 00:24:37,451 --> 00:24:38,490 ...very short? 265 00:24:38,709 --> 00:24:41,100 Very bald, a little Belgian with a beak? 266 00:24:41,757 --> 00:24:43,226 This is what I just said! 267 00:24:45,284 --> 00:24:46,336 This way, sir. 268 00:24:49,940 --> 00:24:53,034 Well, the charge is using insulting behaviour towards a young woman... 269 00:24:53,081 --> 00:24:54,980 ...with intent to commit a breach of the peace. 270 00:24:58,350 --> 00:25:02,381 There's nothing to worry about... He claims he's doing his yogurt. 271 00:25:02,998 --> 00:25:06,348 P-Poirot, what are you doing there? Get up... Get down at once! 272 00:25:06,465 --> 00:25:08,707 - Open the door, come on! - Yes, sir. 273 00:25:53,576 --> 00:25:56,974 When I collected your clothes from the hotel, they asked me when you were leaving. 274 00:25:57,162 --> 00:25:58,600 I told them today. 275 00:25:58,841 --> 00:26:02,474 Then you eerd my derrasting... You eerd... 276 00:26:15,198 --> 00:26:17,206 Your... valuable, sir. 277 00:26:27,419 --> 00:26:29,653 - I'm sorry, sir-- - I do not wish to discuss it... 278 00:26:29,708 --> 00:26:30,927 ...or even to think about it. 279 00:26:31,003 --> 00:26:34,079 Look, why don't you go home, then I could go home, I've been up all night... 280 00:26:34,113 --> 00:26:35,534 ...my wife won't understand. 281 00:26:35,559 --> 00:26:37,376 There is a telephone, there is a telephone-- 282 00:26:37,410 --> 00:26:39,879 I'm not allowed to tell her that I'm in the secret service... 283 00:26:39,904 --> 00:26:42,405 ...she thinks I'm in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. 284 00:26:42,430 --> 00:26:43,430 Beyond belief! 285 00:26:50,265 --> 00:26:52,014 Please tell me where you're going. 286 00:26:52,836 --> 00:26:55,352 I cannot see why they're having such difficulty. 287 00:26:55,398 --> 00:26:57,569 The whole thing is very clear, Mr. Stringer. 288 00:26:57,624 --> 00:26:59,437 I quite agree, miss Marple. 289 00:27:00,132 --> 00:27:03,601 The solution is A-B-C to anyone with half a braincell. 290 00:27:13,714 --> 00:27:15,987 If you must know, I have some unfinished business... 291 00:27:16,012 --> 00:27:17,846 ...with my little bawling instructors. 292 00:27:18,449 --> 00:27:19,980 Then, I shall have to come with you. 293 00:27:20,763 --> 00:27:23,903 I can't prevent you, but, at least, don't appear to be with me. 294 00:27:52,227 --> 00:27:54,266 If you must follow, must you follow so close? 295 00:27:54,491 --> 00:27:55,510 Listen. 296 00:27:58,466 --> 00:27:59,648 Follow! 297 00:28:25,639 --> 00:28:27,013 You mustn't be afraid 298 00:28:34,707 --> 00:28:36,105 It pays to be careful. 299 00:28:48,978 --> 00:28:50,118 Violent boyfriend. 300 00:29:13,742 --> 00:29:14,806 Is she dead? 301 00:29:20,422 --> 00:29:21,438 Dead. 302 00:29:22,617 --> 00:29:23,758 Any... any blad? 303 00:29:24,562 --> 00:29:26,171 - "Blood"? - Blood, blood! 304 00:29:28,023 --> 00:29:30,710 No... just a book. 305 00:29:33,406 --> 00:29:35,391 The initials of the blonde. ABC. 306 00:29:57,717 --> 00:29:59,552 Well, you've taken your time getting here. 307 00:29:59,733 --> 00:30:02,124 You can thank monsieur Poirot, for there's your murderer. 308 00:30:05,545 --> 00:30:07,757 This is inspector Japp of Scotland Yard. 309 00:30:21,303 --> 00:30:25,357 - I've talked to your ambassador-- - Oh, how is he? 310 00:30:25,880 --> 00:30:26,896 Oh, very well, sir. 311 00:30:27,441 --> 00:30:29,848 I'd like to apologize for this misunderstanding, sir... 312 00:30:30,230 --> 00:30:33,495 I thought the name was Pairot, of course, if I had realized it was Perot... 313 00:30:33,604 --> 00:30:34,728 Poirot. 314 00:30:35,814 --> 00:30:38,494 Never mind all that now. Did you telephone my wife? 315 00:30:38,703 --> 00:30:41,663 Oh, yes. She says she's looking forward to having you home again. 316 00:30:41,812 --> 00:30:43,891 - Inspector! - Oh, yes... 317 00:30:44,625 --> 00:30:47,499 Now, you said, this blonde young serves this nutcase... 318 00:30:48,070 --> 00:30:50,664 Actually, I said her manner was rather strange, did I not? 319 00:30:50,797 --> 00:30:51,805 Yes, yes... 320 00:30:52,626 --> 00:30:55,024 You say you've seen her on just those two occasions... 321 00:30:55,141 --> 00:30:57,547 Yes... Try that trouser pocket, man! 322 00:30:58,873 --> 00:31:01,086 He didn't happen to threaten you with an airgun, sir... 323 00:31:01,364 --> 00:31:02,451 Airgun? 324 00:31:02,476 --> 00:31:04,935 Yes, that's how she was killed, a poison dart in the neck... 325 00:31:04,960 --> 00:31:06,679 ...fired from a high velocity air pistol. 326 00:31:06,984 --> 00:31:09,062 Then don't you know it was not a blow gun... 327 00:31:11,500 --> 00:31:12,703 Congratulations. 328 00:31:14,398 --> 00:31:17,711 Now, you've seen this blonde only on these two occasions... 329 00:31:17,757 --> 00:31:19,584 To repeat myself, yes. 330 00:31:20,731 --> 00:31:22,356 - Thank you! - And you, sir? 331 00:31:22,428 --> 00:31:24,935 To repeat myself once, give me the key, I'll manage. 332 00:31:25,865 --> 00:31:29,310 You know, it's funny... She never tried this airgun luck on you, sir. 333 00:31:29,717 --> 00:31:31,693 I mean, likely seems her modus operandi... 334 00:31:31,718 --> 00:31:33,514 ...I mean, there was this water clown... 335 00:31:33,539 --> 00:31:36,110 ...and, now, this one, same fatal deaths. 336 00:31:37,731 --> 00:31:38,769 Yes... 337 00:31:39,443 --> 00:31:42,888 That man's name was... Albert Aachen... A.A. 338 00:31:43,778 --> 00:31:46,786 The initials of my strange blonde... A... B... C. 339 00:31:47,052 --> 00:31:49,122 Her first victim... A.A. 340 00:31:49,161 --> 00:31:50,802 Her second... B.B... 341 00:31:50,966 --> 00:31:52,091 Her third... 342 00:31:53,309 --> 00:31:54,391 C.C. 343 00:31:54,630 --> 00:31:57,010 He thinks she's going right through the alphabet, inspector. 344 00:31:58,700 --> 00:32:00,365 Yeah, alright, sergeant, carry on. 345 00:32:01,450 --> 00:32:03,622 How do you explain this calling card? 346 00:32:03,662 --> 00:32:04,715 A nutcase. 347 00:32:05,286 --> 00:32:08,560 Could it be that someone wants to make quite sure this girl, A.B.C., is blamed. 348 00:32:08,599 --> 00:32:11,216 No, no... You thought for yourself. She attacked you. 349 00:32:11,778 --> 00:32:13,379 You jumped to that conclusion! 350 00:32:13,528 --> 00:32:14,786 No, no, I didn't. You did. 351 00:32:14,840 --> 00:32:17,424 Oh, come on, we're splitting hairs. As the good inspector said... 352 00:32:17,781 --> 00:32:20,844 She could easily have used her... ergonomy twice... 353 00:32:21,258 --> 00:32:22,280 Why did she not? 354 00:32:22,852 --> 00:32:24,929 My little gray cells answer... 355 00:32:25,086 --> 00:32:28,328 Maybe...she did not want Poirot's life. 356 00:32:29,008 --> 00:32:32,390 Maybe what she wanted was... Poirot's help! 357 00:32:32,632 --> 00:32:34,937 Well, for all the help she may wants, she can get from us. 358 00:32:35,493 --> 00:32:37,040 - From you? - The police. 359 00:32:37,366 --> 00:32:39,523 In the meantime, I'd be glad if you and the captain... 360 00:32:39,548 --> 00:32:42,495 ...would accompany me to the police station and write out your statements. 361 00:32:42,831 --> 00:32:44,823 And, of course, any theories you many have-- 362 00:32:44,848 --> 00:32:47,011 Statements? There is not time... 363 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:50,995 Afterwards, I'll be glad to provide you with a motorcycle escort... 364 00:32:51,120 --> 00:32:52,221 ...to London airport. 365 00:32:52,315 --> 00:32:55,112 Oh, that's very kind of him, isn't it? Thank you, inspector. 366 00:32:57,393 --> 00:32:58,573 Where is the bathroom? 367 00:32:59,353 --> 00:33:00,353 Why? 368 00:33:02,389 --> 00:33:05,630 - You'll better go with him, sir. - No, I'm... Oh, I see what you mean, yes. 369 00:33:05,685 --> 00:33:07,177 - Through there, sir. - Thank you. 370 00:33:07,217 --> 00:33:08,865 - I'll come. - As you wish. 371 00:33:09,287 --> 00:33:11,896 A thought for you to conjure with, inspector... 372 00:33:12,021 --> 00:33:13,755 Who is... C.C. 373 00:33:26,365 --> 00:33:27,709 Help! 374 00:34:26,120 --> 00:34:28,480 It came from the most beautiful head in Europe 375 00:34:28,589 --> 00:34:29,589 What? 376 00:34:29,691 --> 00:34:30,995 I used it to pick your lock. 377 00:34:34,096 --> 00:34:35,542 My wife. 378 00:34:37,682 --> 00:34:38,682 No, no. 379 00:34:41,436 --> 00:34:43,945 You've come here to make talk with me about Betty, haven't you? 380 00:34:44,358 --> 00:34:46,741 I'm in the position to ask questions, not you. 381 00:34:47,911 --> 00:34:49,211 Who is A.B.C.? 382 00:34:50,165 --> 00:34:51,822 I thought last night you knew about her... 383 00:34:52,189 --> 00:34:54,033 And I thought last night you knew about her. 384 00:34:56,143 --> 00:34:58,166 I tried to pick her up a few weeks ago... 385 00:34:58,304 --> 00:35:00,870 Betty was giving me the runaround, I wanted to make her jealous. 386 00:35:00,925 --> 00:35:01,925 I did. 387 00:35:06,384 --> 00:35:08,587 It's very important that you tell me about this girl. 388 00:35:09,118 --> 00:35:10,118 Her? 389 00:35:10,861 --> 00:35:13,173 - No. - Betty... 390 00:35:13,704 --> 00:35:14,704 No. 391 00:35:15,952 --> 00:35:17,110 A.B.C. 392 00:35:18,639 --> 00:35:20,171 She gave me the brush off. 393 00:35:20,312 --> 00:35:23,062 I don't know any more about her that the initials on her handbag. 394 00:35:23,687 --> 00:35:26,288 You'd want to talk to Dr. Doncaster, not me. 395 00:35:26,498 --> 00:35:27,598 Doncaster? 396 00:35:28,060 --> 00:35:30,084 Some head shrinker she's been going around with. 397 00:35:30,287 --> 00:35:31,849 You don't seem to like him very much. 398 00:35:32,217 --> 00:35:33,717 He's after Betty, too. 399 00:35:34,328 --> 00:35:35,953 But why don't you go and bother him. 400 00:35:35,984 --> 00:35:37,953 You're obviously potty, so he'll be fascinated. 401 00:35:55,008 --> 00:35:57,391 - I think we will meet again. - I hope so. 402 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:00,368 Then I shall be able to break your neck one time. 403 00:36:01,552 --> 00:36:02,880 Excuse me, madam. 404 00:36:40,089 --> 00:36:41,980 Hi! You have a death wish, I see. 405 00:36:42,005 --> 00:36:45,169 Aah! Dr. Doncaster. Your secretary told me I'd find you here. 406 00:36:45,216 --> 00:36:46,692 - Did she indeed? - Yes. 407 00:36:47,187 --> 00:36:48,365 Speaking of a death wish... 408 00:36:48,398 --> 00:36:50,249 ...do the initials A.B.C. mean anything to you? 409 00:36:50,296 --> 00:36:53,257 - Should they? - Or the name Betty Barnard? 410 00:36:54,250 --> 00:36:55,765 Can't we have him arrested? 411 00:36:56,377 --> 00:36:58,009 Well, it seems we're acquainted. 412 00:36:58,174 --> 00:36:59,853 One of your patients, obviously. 413 00:36:59,970 --> 00:37:01,681 Not a patient exactly, no. 414 00:37:01,770 --> 00:37:03,090 No, although it is true, madam... 415 00:37:03,115 --> 00:37:05,958 ...I would like to discuss with Dr. Doncaster what I have on my mind. 416 00:37:06,005 --> 00:37:07,279 In Rotten Row? 417 00:37:07,357 --> 00:37:09,091 That depends on the good doctor, doesn't it? 418 00:37:09,130 --> 00:37:11,373 Yes, well, shall we say at my office in an hour. 419 00:37:11,398 --> 00:37:13,812 I don't think we should say anything of the sort, darling... 420 00:37:13,837 --> 00:37:15,837 ...because in an hour you'll be somewhere with me. 421 00:37:15,862 --> 00:37:16,862 Yes, of course. 422 00:37:16,887 --> 00:37:19,292 I'm afraid I shan't be free until six o'clock. 423 00:37:20,182 --> 00:37:21,182 Very well. 424 00:37:21,244 --> 00:37:22,385 Six, sharp. 425 00:37:30,351 --> 00:37:32,241 Where have I seen her before? 426 00:37:35,045 --> 00:37:36,045 Where have I see-- 427 00:37:42,034 --> 00:37:43,534 Monsieur Poirot! 428 00:37:50,174 --> 00:37:51,580 Monsieur Poirot! 429 00:38:03,414 --> 00:38:05,372 You were looking for me last night, weren't you? 430 00:38:05,418 --> 00:38:07,223 And I found you, you remember. 431 00:38:07,910 --> 00:38:09,012 Not exactly. 432 00:38:09,559 --> 00:38:11,613 I did tell you about AA, didn't I? 433 00:38:11,723 --> 00:38:12,926 Yes, you did. 434 00:38:13,184 --> 00:38:15,098 And now, you're going to tell me about BB? 435 00:38:15,307 --> 00:38:16,307 Mmm? 436 00:38:17,473 --> 00:38:18,824 Oh, please... 437 00:38:18,950 --> 00:38:20,410 Don't do that. 438 00:38:20,497 --> 00:38:21,769 Let's talk. 439 00:38:22,465 --> 00:38:25,184 B.B. is dead. Who killed her? 440 00:38:27,122 --> 00:38:29,871 - Do you want my balloons? - Yes. 441 00:38:30,192 --> 00:38:32,028 Then I'll have your funny hat. 442 00:38:37,917 --> 00:38:38,930 Alors! 443 00:39:37,195 --> 00:39:39,258 Now, let's gather around. 444 00:39:39,718 --> 00:39:41,741 I propose to assume... 445 00:39:41,780 --> 00:39:45,112 ...generally still somewhere in this area, here. 446 00:39:45,460 --> 00:39:48,831 Now, I propose to divide it into convenient sections... 447 00:39:49,042 --> 00:39:52,480 ...and a lot one car and two of you to each section. See? 448 00:39:52,643 --> 00:39:54,924 - Now... Jenkins? - Yes, sir Edward... 449 00:39:54,971 --> 00:39:55,987 ... I mean, sir 'X'. 450 00:39:56,104 --> 00:39:58,768 And, Robert, so, I think, you take this area here... 451 00:39:58,882 --> 00:40:01,773 I quite agree, sir, it's not in the best tradition of the service. 452 00:40:03,843 --> 00:40:07,826 I don't regard him as being lost, sir, I regard him as being temporarily mislaid. 453 00:40:11,991 --> 00:40:12,991 Thank you, sir. 454 00:40:13,016 --> 00:40:15,188 ...Now, Dunham and Evitson, that area, down there. 455 00:40:16,954 --> 00:40:18,462 Now, look here, inspector... 456 00:40:18,582 --> 00:40:21,613 The odd murder here and there is neither here nor there. 457 00:40:21,814 --> 00:40:23,781 'X' tells me that if anything happens to Poirot... 458 00:40:23,806 --> 00:40:25,771 ...Her Majesty's government would have to apolog-- 459 00:40:25,796 --> 00:40:27,074 He's got to be found! 460 00:40:27,147 --> 00:40:30,350 Yeah, well, you look after your nutcase, captain, and I'll look after mine. 461 00:40:33,857 --> 00:40:34,857 Japp. 462 00:40:35,435 --> 00:40:37,303 Yes... yes... 463 00:40:38,036 --> 00:40:39,136 What? 464 00:40:39,555 --> 00:40:41,735 - He's been at it, again, sir. - Has he, where? 465 00:40:41,801 --> 00:40:42,801 Where? 466 00:40:42,957 --> 00:40:45,191 Hyde Park. Molesting a young woman, sir. 467 00:40:45,238 --> 00:40:46,965 - Oh, my goodness... - What, on a horse? 468 00:40:47,160 --> 00:40:49,387 - You mean she was on the horse? - Who was on the horse? 469 00:40:49,544 --> 00:40:50,544 Oh, he was. 470 00:40:50,569 --> 00:40:52,066 Well, that's something to be thankful. 471 00:40:57,964 --> 00:41:01,190 No, get me a car and two motorcycles. 472 00:41:04,654 --> 00:41:06,052 I thought you'd given up smoking. 473 00:41:06,576 --> 00:41:08,045 This is a celebration. 474 00:41:09,045 --> 00:41:10,115 Oh, really? 475 00:41:10,732 --> 00:41:12,099 What are you celebrating? 476 00:41:16,447 --> 00:41:20,072 I'm celebrating my first cigarette in 51 days. 477 00:41:21,185 --> 00:41:22,216 You must have one. 478 00:41:22,505 --> 00:41:23,748 Oh, that's awfuly nice of you. 479 00:41:27,822 --> 00:41:29,182 Oh, that's very nice of you. 480 00:41:36,975 --> 00:41:39,413 - We're friends, aye? - Of course! 481 00:41:39,749 --> 00:41:42,568 Good. I was so hoping you'd know that if you couldn't see it from 482 00:41:42,593 --> 00:41:44,584 the Majesty's government's POV... 483 00:41:44,657 --> 00:41:45,868 ...you would see it from mine. 484 00:41:45,961 --> 00:41:48,656 Well, I mean, I got really no interest in this matter except... 485 00:41:48,913 --> 00:41:50,031 ...just to get home. 486 00:41:50,336 --> 00:41:52,015 Explain things to my wife... 487 00:41:53,452 --> 00:41:54,554 ...get a shave... 488 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:56,077 ...get these boots off. 489 00:41:57,107 --> 00:41:59,568 - And get some sleep. - Hmm, yes, of course. 490 00:42:00,013 --> 00:42:02,747 Well, I mean, you've got some sleep last night. 491 00:42:03,158 --> 00:42:04,790 A little in the cell, yes. 492 00:42:06,549 --> 00:42:09,728 All that yogi stuff... Upside down. 493 00:42:10,587 --> 00:42:12,103 You slept like a mad. 494 00:42:12,806 --> 00:42:14,173 Yes, I suppose I did. 495 00:42:14,853 --> 00:42:15,853 I say... 496 00:42:16,772 --> 00:42:18,381 These cigarettes are ripping. 497 00:42:18,831 --> 00:42:19,909 Where did you get them? 498 00:42:20,308 --> 00:42:21,722 I make them myself. 499 00:42:25,355 --> 00:42:26,449 You know... 500 00:42:27,831 --> 00:42:31,925 I've always wanted... to make my own cigarettes. 501 00:43:15,717 --> 00:43:16,795 Miss Sparks... 502 00:43:16,890 --> 00:43:17,945 Yes, doctor? 503 00:43:18,070 --> 00:43:20,623 I know I have another appointment tonight, but you needn't wait. 504 00:43:20,648 --> 00:43:22,531 - Goodnight. - I could work late again. 505 00:43:22,898 --> 00:43:25,429 Are you absolutely certain... I mean, I'm quite sure you do-- 506 00:43:25,608 --> 00:43:26,679 Quite, quite sure. 507 00:43:27,525 --> 00:43:28,542 Yes, doctor. 508 00:43:48,987 --> 00:43:51,939 Doctor...it is exactly six o'clock. 509 00:44:06,702 --> 00:44:07,733 Good evening. 510 00:44:14,637 --> 00:44:16,926 I suppose your business is blackmail. 511 00:44:17,450 --> 00:44:19,231 My business is justice. 512 00:44:19,859 --> 00:44:22,547 - I'm Poirot. - I am not interested in your name. 513 00:44:23,039 --> 00:44:25,874 Burning at what you're up... Poirot? 514 00:44:26,023 --> 00:44:29,031 Hercule Poirot... Please... 515 00:44:32,106 --> 00:44:34,107 - Won't you... - Doctor... 516 00:44:35,371 --> 00:44:36,848 Betty Barnard... 517 00:44:36,969 --> 00:44:38,035 ...is dead. 518 00:44:38,467 --> 00:44:40,225 Shock tactics, eh, monsieur Poirot? 519 00:44:40,905 --> 00:44:44,428 I'm sorry to dissapoint you... It was in the evening papers. 520 00:44:45,341 --> 00:44:47,190 You were an intimate friend of hers, of course? 521 00:44:47,215 --> 00:44:48,230 Of course. 522 00:44:50,027 --> 00:44:53,035 - No tears, doctor? - No tears, monsieur Poirot. 523 00:44:53,855 --> 00:44:55,058 She was an experiment. 524 00:44:56,072 --> 00:44:57,236 An experiment? 525 00:44:57,377 --> 00:45:02,752 A near perfect specimen of the primitive aggressive female acquisitive personality. 526 00:45:02,885 --> 00:45:04,768 In lay language, a gold digger. 527 00:45:05,025 --> 00:45:06,025 I see. 528 00:45:06,198 --> 00:45:08,455 Women and their mental processes are my work. 529 00:45:09,401 --> 00:45:11,463 - Interesting work. - I enjoy it. 530 00:45:14,549 --> 00:45:15,908 Who is A.B.C.? 531 00:45:16,799 --> 00:45:21,236 - ABC... - Blonde. Beautiful. Very tall. 532 00:45:22,033 --> 00:45:23,557 You're speaking of Amanda, of course. 533 00:45:23,854 --> 00:45:26,283 Amanda... Amanda who? 534 00:45:26,830 --> 00:45:28,573 Amanda Beatrice Cross. 535 00:45:28,657 --> 00:45:29,791 A-B-C... 536 00:45:31,345 --> 00:45:32,774 Tell me about her. 537 00:45:32,868 --> 00:45:35,470 I'm sorry, I never discuss my patients with anyone. 538 00:45:35,845 --> 00:45:37,111 Your patient, eh? 539 00:45:37,642 --> 00:45:40,727 - You're still treating her? - No, she went to Switzerland last month. 540 00:45:41,345 --> 00:45:43,813 Some idea that the mountain air would be beneficial. 541 00:45:43,868 --> 00:45:45,126 I haven't seen her since. 542 00:45:46,126 --> 00:45:48,469 And what if I tell you that your former patient... 543 00:45:48,634 --> 00:45:50,430 ...has said she's a murderess. 544 00:45:52,515 --> 00:45:53,741 I am not surprised. 545 00:45:54,563 --> 00:45:56,297 That she said it, or that she is? 546 00:45:56,571 --> 00:45:59,625 She is a certain type of schizophrenic, a split personality. 547 00:45:59,749 --> 00:46:01,749 Perhaps I can explain it in simple language. 548 00:46:01,921 --> 00:46:04,313 A paranoid schizophrenic. One half immature, 549 00:46:04,338 --> 00:46:06,791 one half influenced by a system of delusions. 550 00:46:07,030 --> 00:46:09,861 Probably, delusions of persecution. 551 00:46:10,200 --> 00:46:13,434 Consentanious with a sharply developing obsessional anxiety. 552 00:46:13,575 --> 00:46:15,684 - Quite. - One moment homicidal, 553 00:46:15,863 --> 00:46:18,465 the next... frightened and shy, actually. 554 00:46:18,567 --> 00:46:19,667 Indeed. 555 00:46:19,934 --> 00:46:21,168 Now, tell me, doctor... 556 00:46:21,675 --> 00:46:25,550 Is it possible for this obsession to take the form of a preoccupation with... 557 00:46:26,605 --> 00:46:28,784 ...the alphabet... A-B-C. 558 00:46:29,214 --> 00:46:31,776 Monsieur Poirot... For you I'm prepared to break the rule. 559 00:46:38,142 --> 00:46:39,242 Would you sit down? 560 00:46:45,585 --> 00:46:46,585 Listen. 561 00:46:48,141 --> 00:46:51,719 A... B... C... 562 00:46:52,454 --> 00:46:53,554 AA. 563 00:46:53,954 --> 00:46:55,492 B... B. 564 00:46:55,954 --> 00:46:57,993 BB. 565 00:46:58,879 --> 00:47:01,417 ABC. 566 00:47:02,199 --> 00:47:03,543 AA. 567 00:47:04,199 --> 00:47:05,652 BB. 568 00:47:16,976 --> 00:47:18,906 I injected her with the so-called truth drug... 569 00:47:18,969 --> 00:47:20,999 I use it sometimes to break down inhibitions. 570 00:47:21,093 --> 00:47:22,211 But is that all? 571 00:47:22,288 --> 00:47:24,374 Yes. She proved 90% pentothal resistant. 572 00:47:25,007 --> 00:47:26,780 What she said there was its only effect. 573 00:47:27,155 --> 00:47:29,077 But, at least, it crystallized her obsession. 574 00:47:29,320 --> 00:47:32,336 So, that people with initials A.A., B.B., C.C. and so on... 575 00:47:32,515 --> 00:47:35,451 ...would be the natural targets for a homicidal drive, eh? 576 00:47:35,476 --> 00:47:36,476 Obviously. 577 00:47:38,131 --> 00:47:39,444 Tell me, doctor... 578 00:47:40,163 --> 00:47:43,342 ...is it possible for such a person to be dominated? 579 00:47:49,083 --> 00:47:50,177 Dominated? 580 00:47:50,326 --> 00:47:51,896 Used as an instrument? 581 00:47:52,497 --> 00:47:55,974 Either for murder itself... or a cover for murder? 582 00:47:56,591 --> 00:47:59,146 It would make a... fascinating experiment. 583 00:48:09,759 --> 00:48:10,930 Thank you very much, doctor. 584 00:48:11,493 --> 00:48:14,110 We shall resume this consoltation at a future date. 585 00:48:26,898 --> 00:48:27,898 Amanda! 586 00:48:28,047 --> 00:48:29,406 Hide me...please hide me! 587 00:48:29,530 --> 00:48:31,288 Amanda, you must go out the way you came in. 588 00:48:31,554 --> 00:48:32,835 No. Please no. 589 00:48:33,140 --> 00:48:34,429 Go out the way you came in. 590 00:48:36,039 --> 00:48:37,265 I'll do anything... 591 00:48:38,648 --> 00:48:40,624 Anything...anything... 592 00:49:07,027 --> 00:49:09,792 If you don't mind my saying so, captain, your appearance is getting 593 00:49:09,817 --> 00:49:12,128 a little embarassing, even for the secret service. 594 00:49:12,285 --> 00:49:13,824 A wash and brush up wouldn't-- 595 00:49:15,433 --> 00:49:17,660 Yes...well... It's only a suggestion. 596 00:49:23,059 --> 00:49:24,575 For there he is, we must stop him! 597 00:49:25,599 --> 00:49:27,309 Push the button! Come back! 598 00:49:33,739 --> 00:49:37,137 - Drive... Drive! - I'm very sorry, sir. This is a police car, sir. 599 00:49:37,224 --> 00:49:38,224 Police? 600 00:49:40,090 --> 00:49:41,090 Taxi! 601 00:49:45,833 --> 00:49:46,833 Drive! 602 00:49:51,492 --> 00:49:52,813 Come back, Poirot! 603 00:50:01,918 --> 00:50:05,566 Sir Carmeekle Clarke. Well, that would be the famous ship owner. 604 00:50:07,933 --> 00:50:09,129 Carmeekle Clarke. C.C. 605 00:50:11,577 --> 00:50:13,812 - CC! - Yeah, and "way-way" to you, monsieur. 606 00:50:13,837 --> 00:50:14,843 Where are you going? 607 00:50:15,132 --> 00:50:17,265 6 Darlington Square, and erry. 608 00:50:17,515 --> 00:50:20,171 - 6 Darlington Square, are you sure? - Yes, of co-- 609 00:50:21,078 --> 00:50:22,078 No. 610 00:50:22,421 --> 00:50:24,460 We must go to the Dorchester, I must change. 611 00:50:31,449 --> 00:50:33,956 Are you suggesting that this young woman is going about London 612 00:50:33,981 --> 00:50:36,823 killing people and that she now proposes to butcher me? 613 00:50:36,848 --> 00:50:37,848 Yes. 614 00:50:37,926 --> 00:50:40,996 - Simply because my initials are C.C.? - Yes! 615 00:50:43,725 --> 00:50:45,224 What you need, sir, is a sherry. 616 00:50:45,927 --> 00:50:48,182 - Thank you, sir. - I'm sorry, monsieur Poirot... 617 00:50:48,324 --> 00:50:50,605 ...what you are saying is sheer nonsense. 618 00:50:50,665 --> 00:50:52,170 The police, at least, don't think so. 619 00:50:52,195 --> 00:50:54,441 In fact, I imagine, they'll be at this home very shortly. 620 00:50:55,953 --> 00:50:57,726 - Why? - To protect you. 621 00:50:59,711 --> 00:51:00,953 Sir Carmeekle... 622 00:51:03,539 --> 00:51:06,758 Diane... May I remind you that we are expecting a guest for dinner? 623 00:51:07,600 --> 00:51:08,600 Oh, Judson... 624 00:51:08,678 --> 00:51:11,241 Some men may be calling shortly, they're police, send them away. 625 00:51:11,459 --> 00:51:14,779 You may stay for as long as it takes you to finish your sherry, monsieur Poirot. 626 00:51:18,405 --> 00:51:19,858 Lady Carmeekle, is-- 627 00:51:20,375 --> 00:51:22,773 - Allow me. - Thank you. 628 00:51:28,123 --> 00:51:30,068 You just heard our master's voice. 629 00:51:30,093 --> 00:51:31,115 Lady Carmeekle... 630 00:51:31,841 --> 00:51:34,084 - Is anything the matter? - Egyptian tobacco. 631 00:51:34,311 --> 00:51:35,584 - Do have one. - No! 632 00:51:35,943 --> 00:51:37,951 I mean, no, thank you. I've given them up. 633 00:51:38,381 --> 00:51:40,014 - Poor man. - Lady Carmeekle... 634 00:51:40,365 --> 00:51:43,090 I'm sure you can pursuade your husband to take this matter seriously. 635 00:51:43,131 --> 00:51:44,748 - Really? - Yes, of course! 636 00:51:44,865 --> 00:51:45,959 Monsieur Poirot... 637 00:51:46,170 --> 00:51:49,225 In certain moods, no one can persuade my husband of anything. 638 00:51:49,516 --> 00:51:52,023 Not even me, believe it or not. 639 00:51:52,164 --> 00:51:56,828 My step brother lives in a square world of his own, mr. Poirot. 640 00:51:56,853 --> 00:51:59,072 For instance, he still thinks I'm too young to drink. 641 00:51:59,103 --> 00:52:00,103 Most people are. 642 00:52:00,128 --> 00:52:02,048 I must say that he's taking this whole affair 643 00:52:02,073 --> 00:52:03,900 with remarkable coolness, and so are you. 644 00:52:03,925 --> 00:52:06,746 Seriously, old Clarke tires me monotonously right. 645 00:52:06,771 --> 00:52:08,838 For instance, if there's anything wrong with Amanda, 646 00:52:08,863 --> 00:52:10,668 she certainly won't do us any harm. 647 00:52:11,899 --> 00:52:14,196 As long as it takes you to drink your sherry. 648 00:52:14,415 --> 00:52:15,907 The master said. 649 00:52:21,933 --> 00:52:23,746 Strange family. 650 00:52:48,144 --> 00:52:49,456 Back door! 651 00:53:10,460 --> 00:53:11,647 Go away! 652 00:53:17,859 --> 00:53:19,922 I want a word with sir Carmichael Clarke. 653 00:53:19,947 --> 00:53:22,617 Sir Carmichael Clarke does not want a word with you! 654 00:53:24,375 --> 00:53:26,617 Right, captain, we'll return to the Square. 655 00:53:26,642 --> 00:53:28,573 If you'll be kind enough to observe the premises, 656 00:53:28,598 --> 00:53:30,320 I'll procure a search warrant. 657 00:53:44,346 --> 00:53:45,541 It's alright, Judson. 658 00:53:46,018 --> 00:53:47,018 Very good, madam. 659 00:54:05,067 --> 00:54:08,621 - Look, someone came up after you-- - Nevermind, I've missed you. 660 00:54:21,362 --> 00:54:22,510 Congratulations. 661 00:54:23,221 --> 00:54:24,799 Why are you still here? 662 00:54:25,799 --> 00:54:27,580 I was told I could finish my sherry? 663 00:54:28,631 --> 00:54:30,820 Well, I... never liked to see a man drinking alone... 664 00:54:30,845 --> 00:54:32,208 ...why don't we join him, Diane? 665 00:54:32,822 --> 00:54:35,009 Well... We are civilized, eh? 666 00:54:35,548 --> 00:54:38,579 Tell me, doctor, how did you get along with my friend, inspector Japp? 667 00:54:39,267 --> 00:54:42,384 Oh, a plain-closed case of retarded development, I should say. 668 00:54:42,657 --> 00:54:44,764 But almost interesting is the chap who was with him, 669 00:54:44,789 --> 00:54:46,258 a sort of tramp in a bowler hat. 670 00:54:46,283 --> 00:54:47,719 Oh, yes, they're inseperable. 671 00:54:47,744 --> 00:54:49,007 - I put it to them-- - Allow me. 672 00:54:49,032 --> 00:54:50,400 monsieur Poirot as I put it to you. 673 00:54:50,425 --> 00:54:51,425 Thank you. 674 00:54:51,450 --> 00:54:53,517 This girl is lost, distracted... 675 00:54:53,564 --> 00:54:55,056 - You've seen her? - No, no, no. 676 00:54:55,081 --> 00:54:56,806 But that's how I measure she must be by now. 677 00:54:57,087 --> 00:54:58,369 Anyhow, I feel that any shock... 678 00:54:58,394 --> 00:55:00,285 ...such as a clumsy attempt to arrest her... 679 00:55:00,310 --> 00:55:02,628 ...might well send her right over the edge into suicide. 680 00:55:02,653 --> 00:55:03,715 Poor Amanda. 681 00:55:03,740 --> 00:55:05,731 I offered my full cooperation to inspector Japp... 682 00:55:05,756 --> 00:55:08,389 ...but I might as well have been talking to a trained chimpanzee. 683 00:55:09,104 --> 00:55:12,612 Did you also offer your full cooperation in the case of Betty Barnard? 684 00:55:13,143 --> 00:55:15,018 I... explained about her, yes. 685 00:55:15,315 --> 00:55:17,174 May... may I have my lighter, thank you. 686 00:55:17,659 --> 00:55:20,549 Did you also explain that you and miss Barnard were friends? 687 00:55:20,574 --> 00:55:21,776 Actually, more than that? 688 00:55:22,674 --> 00:55:23,674 Duncan! 689 00:55:24,682 --> 00:55:25,682 Duncan? 690 00:55:26,212 --> 00:55:27,220 Doncaster? 691 00:55:28,025 --> 00:55:29,041 D.D.? 692 00:55:29,455 --> 00:55:33,110 - Congratulations, sir. - Car... Eavesdropping? 693 00:55:33,626 --> 00:55:37,368 My wife is never jealous of me... How very interesting... 694 00:55:38,157 --> 00:55:39,572 The cheater cheated? 695 00:55:40,181 --> 00:55:43,119 The deceiver deceived -- don't take any long time off your sherry. 696 00:55:43,360 --> 00:55:45,735 It's... it's such a large glass. 697 00:55:46,339 --> 00:55:47,863 Didn't think I knew about it, did you? 698 00:55:48,573 --> 00:55:51,886 Sneak out in the middle of the night, back before the old fool wakes. 699 00:55:51,911 --> 00:55:53,036 So clever. 700 00:55:56,036 --> 00:55:58,793 I presume you have some grants for these allegations, sir Carmichael? 701 00:55:58,934 --> 00:56:01,028 Grants? Certainly. 702 00:56:05,576 --> 00:56:08,202 The word of a gentleman, which you so obviously are not, sir. 703 00:56:09,232 --> 00:56:10,732 I happen to be passing, sir. 704 00:56:11,989 --> 00:56:14,841 - Ask mr. Franklin to come here, please. - So it was Franklin. 705 00:56:15,724 --> 00:56:17,958 - I'm afraid mr. Franklin is out, sir. - Out? Where? 706 00:56:17,983 --> 00:56:19,905 Well, he said he was going to the Bellfray, sir. 707 00:56:19,930 --> 00:56:21,372 - The Belfray? - A gaming club! 708 00:56:22,359 --> 00:56:24,953 Your precious step brother is practically bought the place. 709 00:56:25,094 --> 00:56:26,258 With your money. 710 00:56:26,359 --> 00:56:28,437 - I don't believe you. - Go, and see for yourself. 711 00:56:29,992 --> 00:56:32,187 - I shall be dining alone, Judson. - Very well, sir. 712 00:56:32,429 --> 00:56:34,468 And I shall require a taxi at 9 o'clock. 713 00:56:42,375 --> 00:56:44,453 Well, I suppose I won't finish my sherry. 714 00:56:51,361 --> 00:56:54,955 Will you excuse me? Madam... Doctor. 715 00:57:33,186 --> 00:57:34,558 Hold up! Hold on! 716 00:57:35,969 --> 00:57:37,520 I'm coming! I'm coming! 717 00:59:26,709 --> 00:59:28,462 I'm so sorry. Please excuse me. 718 00:59:28,796 --> 00:59:29,796 Thank you. 719 00:59:33,284 --> 00:59:35,025 Sir Carmeekle. 720 00:59:38,902 --> 00:59:40,944 - Leave me alone. - Please, listen to me, sir. 721 00:59:40,969 --> 00:59:42,618 Stand up. I want to talk to you. 722 00:59:42,893 --> 00:59:44,935 Sir, believe me, your life is in danger. 723 01:00:12,198 --> 01:00:14,798 That man is running away! He did it! He did! 724 01:00:39,921 --> 01:00:41,662 There he goes! After him! 725 01:01:03,784 --> 01:01:04,979 I've got you! 726 01:01:05,503 --> 01:01:08,394 A.B.C., I've got you! 727 01:01:09,086 --> 01:01:11,296 Help! I've got the murderer! 728 01:01:12,993 --> 01:01:14,109 Help me! 729 01:01:17,337 --> 01:01:18,487 No, you fools! 730 01:01:32,399 --> 01:01:35,417 Don't you, at least, wish to know my thinking on this case? 731 01:01:41,508 --> 01:01:45,128 Every policeman in London is looking for A.B.C., yes? 732 01:01:45,642 --> 01:01:49,548 Well... She's not only remarkably beautiful and remarkably blonde, 733 01:01:49,573 --> 01:01:51,791 she is about 6 feet tall. 734 01:01:52,702 --> 01:01:54,923 Does not something strike you? 735 01:01:55,069 --> 01:01:57,334 But of course, why haven't you caught her? 736 01:01:57,702 --> 01:01:58,829 Precisely! 737 01:01:59,359 --> 01:02:01,546 Someone must be harbering her. 738 01:02:01,915 --> 01:02:02,997 "Harbering" her? 739 01:02:03,454 --> 01:02:04,693 Harbering her! 740 01:02:05,117 --> 01:02:06,735 Harboring her. That's right. 741 01:02:07,115 --> 01:02:09,084 I ask myself... où? 742 01:02:09,464 --> 01:02:14,229 My little gray cells reply: "Probably dr. Doncaster." 743 01:02:14,564 --> 01:02:18,151 Call him. Tell him A.B.C. has been spotted, and your men are closing in. 744 01:02:18,346 --> 01:02:19,681 Then, if I am right... 745 01:02:19,830 --> 01:02:20,939 He'll go to her! 746 01:02:21,455 --> 01:02:22,478 Exactly! 747 01:02:22,689 --> 01:02:24,650 Really, it's so simple, it's childish. 748 01:02:24,806 --> 01:02:26,571 And that's all it is, childish. 749 01:02:27,204 --> 01:02:30,602 What kind of a nutty is gonna harbor a nut who's already killed three times. 750 01:02:56,254 --> 01:02:57,254 Oh, so sorry. 751 01:02:57,981 --> 01:03:01,255 I trust you'll allow me to accept defeat with dignity. 752 01:03:01,746 --> 01:03:03,090 I don't relish this... 753 01:03:03,519 --> 01:03:04,949 ...this bum's rush. 754 01:03:04,974 --> 01:03:06,027 No, no, of course not. 755 01:03:06,052 --> 01:03:08,216 Alright, inspector. I'll take it from here. 756 01:03:08,241 --> 01:03:09,241 Come along. 757 01:03:17,034 --> 01:03:19,136 I must say, you're taking this extremely well. 758 01:03:19,161 --> 01:03:20,237 Just like an Englishman. 759 01:03:20,262 --> 01:03:22,464 - You flatter me. - Not at all, I mean it. 760 01:03:22,489 --> 01:03:24,152 - Thank you. - Not at all. 761 01:03:24,255 --> 01:03:25,255 Thank you! 762 01:03:33,631 --> 01:03:35,701 - Allow me. - Oh, thank you. 763 01:03:40,341 --> 01:03:42,053 Help! Help! 764 01:03:42,631 --> 01:03:45,631 I believe there's a man locked in there. You must find a key. 765 01:04:00,323 --> 01:04:01,439 To Town. 766 01:04:06,299 --> 01:04:10,049 This hairpin came from the head of the most difficult woman in England. 767 01:04:10,588 --> 01:04:11,688 My wife's. 768 01:04:12,965 --> 01:04:15,778 I think I'm beginning to think I've underestimated you. 769 01:04:16,987 --> 01:04:19,164 - Shall we return? - Too much trouble. 770 01:04:19,610 --> 01:04:20,693 Really? 771 01:04:20,894 --> 01:04:23,219 If I put you on a plane, you'll only come back on the next. 772 01:04:23,487 --> 01:04:24,592 Oh, yes. 773 01:04:24,793 --> 01:04:27,348 You're determined not to go home until you solve the case. 774 01:04:27,527 --> 01:04:28,527 Yes. 775 01:04:28,688 --> 01:04:30,473 Very well, then, I shall speed things up. 776 01:04:30,824 --> 01:04:33,927 I've decided to help you... Proceed, driver. 777 01:04:40,691 --> 01:04:42,120 What you're going to do? 778 01:04:42,714 --> 01:04:43,714 Well... 779 01:04:44,216 --> 01:04:48,881 ...I shall ring dr. Doncaster, impersonate inspector Japp-- 780 01:04:48,948 --> 01:04:51,852 - You? - Of course. It's easy. 781 01:04:52,814 --> 01:04:55,761 "Hello. Dr. Doncaster?" 782 01:04:56,040 --> 01:04:58,327 "This is inspector Japp." 783 01:04:58,589 --> 01:05:00,653 Well, you'll be very wise to tell him that. 784 01:05:08,327 --> 01:05:10,034 - This is dr. Doncaster. - Hello... 785 01:05:10,191 --> 01:05:12,668 "This is inspector Japp, here, sir." 786 01:05:13,371 --> 01:05:17,032 "I think we may be able to use your help after all, sir." 787 01:05:17,746 --> 01:05:19,923 "We've just spotted the young lady." 788 01:05:20,027 --> 01:05:21,790 - Spotted her? - "Spotted, sir." 789 01:05:22,806 --> 01:05:24,871 "We're hoping to pick her up at any moment." 790 01:05:25,474 --> 01:05:28,320 So, if you just hold yourself available, sir... 791 01:05:28,424 --> 01:05:29,451 Where did you find her? 792 01:05:29,775 --> 01:05:33,547 "Now, I'm afraid I can't tell you any more... Just at the moment." 793 01:05:33,871 --> 01:05:35,021 "Goodbye." 794 01:05:35,437 --> 01:05:38,105 - Well, what did you think of that? - Very good. 795 01:05:38,451 --> 01:05:40,304 I could have done that. 796 01:05:51,503 --> 01:05:53,144 You got to remember the number of the car. 797 01:05:53,169 --> 01:05:55,979 Yes. HMX13B. 798 01:06:04,439 --> 01:06:06,125 A! HMX13B. 799 01:06:06,654 --> 01:06:09,511 That's right, I forgot to tell you. It's a big white american car. 800 01:06:14,883 --> 01:06:15,888 In. 801 01:06:16,093 --> 01:06:19,352 Oh, I really don't think I should care for that. That's usually for the luggage. 802 01:06:19,609 --> 01:06:21,528 You wish to work with Poirot? In. 803 01:06:25,897 --> 01:06:27,682 No, what have you done? 804 01:06:28,195 --> 01:06:30,320 - What is it now? - We're working together, yes? 805 01:07:51,992 --> 01:07:53,387 - Well, where are we? - Shh! 806 01:07:54,568 --> 01:07:55,759 He went that way. 807 01:08:05,351 --> 01:08:06,474 Well, wait. 808 01:08:07,270 --> 01:08:08,376 My foot's stuck. 809 01:08:11,042 --> 01:08:12,202 My foot's stuck! 810 01:08:23,242 --> 01:08:25,183 Oh... Hello there. 811 01:08:26,010 --> 01:08:27,996 Would you mind coming over here? 812 01:08:31,405 --> 01:08:33,179 Could you come a little bit closer? 813 01:08:37,023 --> 01:08:39,668 I wonder if I might trespass on your kindness. 814 01:08:40,096 --> 01:08:41,692 I... I can't get out. 815 01:08:42,117 --> 01:08:44,617 It's my foot, you see, it's got caught somehow. 816 01:08:45,269 --> 01:08:46,761 Has your little foot got caught? 817 01:08:46,786 --> 01:08:48,304 - That's right. - Has it? 818 01:08:51,120 --> 01:08:53,252 Aaa, it's got caught. 819 01:08:54,982 --> 01:08:57,520 Well, I'll have to unlace your shoe. 820 01:08:58,614 --> 01:08:59,942 Hold on. 821 01:09:02,487 --> 01:09:03,636 Good evening. 822 01:09:04,690 --> 01:09:06,341 Good night! 823 01:10:59,835 --> 01:11:01,854 Oh, there you are, mr. "Perot." 824 01:11:02,346 --> 01:11:03,346 Yes. 825 01:11:04,698 --> 01:11:06,350 And not back home, in Brussels? 826 01:11:09,385 --> 01:11:10,457 Is he dead? 827 01:11:10,792 --> 01:11:11,930 Oh, yes, very much. 828 01:11:13,888 --> 01:11:15,908 Steady on. Steady. Here. 829 01:11:16,343 --> 01:11:17,343 Sit down. 830 01:11:18,050 --> 01:11:19,050 Thank you. 831 01:11:21,868 --> 01:11:23,479 Poisoned dart, I suppose, eh? 832 01:11:23,624 --> 01:11:25,108 Yeah, in the neck. 833 01:11:25,991 --> 01:11:27,721 And the usual, of course. 834 01:11:30,365 --> 01:11:32,106 The girl! She was here. 835 01:11:32,311 --> 01:11:34,544 She's not here now, but we will find her. 836 01:11:35,827 --> 01:11:37,099 But who hit Poirot? 837 01:11:37,712 --> 01:11:38,772 Let's have him in. 838 01:11:39,323 --> 01:11:40,323 Alright, you. 839 01:11:43,609 --> 01:11:45,505 He admits to clubbering you, sir. 840 01:11:45,530 --> 01:11:46,530 Does he? 841 01:11:46,555 --> 01:11:47,995 Oh, he made a complete statement. 842 01:11:48,022 --> 01:11:49,022 Did he? 843 01:11:49,885 --> 01:11:52,747 He thought Doncaster killed his girlfriend, Betty Barnard. 844 01:11:52,772 --> 01:11:53,772 Did he? 845 01:11:53,797 --> 01:11:55,459 - He was following the doctor... - Was he? 846 01:11:55,484 --> 01:11:56,821 - You were in the way... - I was. 847 01:11:57,837 --> 01:12:00,973 When he got to the cabin, Doncaster was dead and the girl gone. 848 01:12:02,327 --> 01:12:05,821 We're not holding him for the killing. We know who did that, don't we? 849 01:12:06,133 --> 01:12:07,133 Do we? 850 01:12:07,532 --> 01:12:10,814 But, no doubt, you want to press a charge ofr assault and battery. 851 01:12:10,992 --> 01:12:14,273 I will?... No, It's not-- 852 01:12:17,369 --> 01:12:19,612 It's not in the public interest. 853 01:12:20,382 --> 01:12:21,547 What isn't? 854 01:12:22,300 --> 01:12:25,110 For it to become known among the criminal classes... 855 01:12:25,135 --> 01:12:27,289 ...that Poirot can be hit over the head! 856 01:12:28,662 --> 01:12:30,905 Very well... See him off. 857 01:12:31,095 --> 01:12:32,903 Call yourself a copper! 858 01:12:33,979 --> 01:12:35,418 I am not a copper! 859 01:12:36,334 --> 01:12:40,664 Well now... The deceased appears to been harboring this young woman. 860 01:12:40,803 --> 01:12:43,748 Yes... Well, any... 861 01:12:44,352 --> 01:12:45,352 Thank you. 862 01:12:45,595 --> 01:12:48,742 Any, what you would call, clues, inspector? 863 01:12:49,233 --> 01:12:53,207 Clues appertain the mysteries, mr. Poirot. There is no mystery here. 864 01:12:53,289 --> 01:12:54,740 Mmm, lipstick. 865 01:12:56,838 --> 01:12:58,367 Egyptian cigarette. 866 01:12:58,870 --> 01:13:00,477 So, that's what the girl smokes. 867 01:13:00,710 --> 01:13:01,710 Yes. 868 01:13:01,882 --> 01:13:03,918 And so does lady Diane Clarke. 869 01:13:04,620 --> 01:13:06,295 Very interesting, I'm sure. 870 01:13:06,976 --> 01:13:08,047 Where is Hastines? 871 01:13:10,157 --> 01:13:12,222 Well, we might introduce ourselves. 872 01:13:12,940 --> 01:13:15,898 My name is Hastings. Captain Hastings. 873 01:13:15,934 --> 01:13:20,306 - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. - Callie. Found Victoria 1992. 874 01:13:21,262 --> 01:13:23,293 How do you do? I must make a note of that. 875 01:13:24,108 --> 01:13:25,268 Hastis! 876 01:13:29,122 --> 01:13:30,172 Hastines? 877 01:13:31,010 --> 01:13:32,840 Hastines, it's Poirot. I'll get you out! 878 01:13:37,978 --> 01:13:40,043 What are you doing, if I may ask? 879 01:13:41,219 --> 01:13:43,641 My foot stuck in the lock, must have jammed. 880 01:13:44,155 --> 01:13:45,360 Oh, really? 881 01:13:46,480 --> 01:13:47,652 We found the girl, sir. 882 01:13:53,533 --> 01:13:54,533 My dear young la-- 883 01:14:18,628 --> 01:14:20,537 That's her. Stop her. 884 01:14:23,048 --> 01:14:24,934 Right. Here on you, get after her. 885 01:14:25,938 --> 01:14:27,232 No, no, please, please! 886 01:14:27,278 --> 01:14:28,963 If she sees someone coming, she will jump! 887 01:14:29,169 --> 01:14:30,452 She'll probably do that anyway. 888 01:14:30,518 --> 01:14:31,794 Hurry up, bring those nets! 889 01:14:31,970 --> 01:14:33,934 Oh, but if she really did come to me for help? 890 01:14:34,269 --> 01:14:35,731 Are you still on about that? 891 01:14:36,087 --> 01:14:37,197 Go on, get up there! 892 01:14:37,521 --> 01:14:38,960 If only I could talk to her. 893 01:14:39,318 --> 01:14:43,135 Now, look, mr."Perot", either they go up, or you go up. 894 01:14:46,139 --> 01:14:47,147 Hold my cane, please. 895 01:14:59,053 --> 01:15:00,314 You will hurry those nets, eh? 896 01:15:20,362 --> 01:15:21,757 Bring those nets! 897 01:15:38,662 --> 01:15:39,662 Amanda! 898 01:15:40,772 --> 01:15:42,848 Amanda! Please come down. 899 01:15:45,408 --> 01:15:47,015 If you come down, I can assist you. 900 01:15:48,611 --> 01:15:50,363 Amanda. Please. 901 01:15:54,955 --> 01:15:57,790 You asked for my help before. I want to help you, all I can. 902 01:15:58,162 --> 01:15:59,412 I know you're not to blame. 903 01:16:00,113 --> 01:16:02,363 It's not your fault. Amanda! 904 01:16:03,259 --> 01:16:04,259 I'm your friend. 905 01:16:05,247 --> 01:16:06,787 I know you're not responsible. 906 01:16:07,996 --> 01:16:09,559 It will be alright, I promise! 907 01:16:12,175 --> 01:16:13,175 Amanda... 908 01:16:15,166 --> 01:16:16,293 ...I want you to come down. 909 01:16:17,045 --> 01:16:19,868 Too late... It's too late. 910 01:16:21,487 --> 01:16:22,804 No, it's not too late... 911 01:16:24,393 --> 01:16:26,942 No!... No, Amanda! 912 01:16:30,123 --> 01:16:31,154 Please! 913 01:16:37,594 --> 01:16:39,261 Don't jump. Please don't jump! 914 01:17:13,921 --> 01:17:15,154 Let me try it. 915 01:17:19,752 --> 01:17:20,906 It's really excellent. 916 01:17:21,889 --> 01:17:24,322 You mustn't travel on an empty stomach, you know. 917 01:17:25,076 --> 01:17:26,076 Are you sure? 918 01:17:26,817 --> 01:17:27,817 Well, here goes. 919 01:17:27,995 --> 01:17:30,197 It's wonderful how they get this stuff upped, you know. 920 01:17:30,222 --> 01:17:31,742 It's nothing but a load of leftovers-- 921 01:17:31,767 --> 01:17:33,244 - There you are. - 'X'! 922 01:17:33,434 --> 01:17:35,208 Not in public, dear chap. 923 01:17:35,732 --> 01:17:36,997 "Sir Edward", please. 924 01:17:38,052 --> 01:17:39,216 How are you, Hercule? 925 01:17:40,325 --> 01:17:43,536 Teddy, Teddy, my old friend, good to see you, sit down. 926 01:17:43,763 --> 01:17:44,763 Thank you. 927 01:17:51,736 --> 01:17:54,112 I just thought I'd drop in and wish you bon voyage, Hercule. 928 01:17:55,167 --> 01:17:57,857 A pity the way things turned out... From your POV I mean. 929 01:17:58,605 --> 01:18:00,897 Well, of course it was an open-and-shut case all along. 930 01:18:01,745 --> 01:18:02,995 Curious you couldn't see that. 931 01:18:03,520 --> 01:18:05,380 I often feel you continental chaps 932 01:18:05,405 --> 01:18:08,156 are just a little bit too fanciful for your own good. 933 01:18:08,534 --> 01:18:09,789 Gallic temperament, I suppose. 934 01:18:10,750 --> 01:18:12,759 - Hey, Hastings. - Oh, hey, yes. 935 01:18:13,339 --> 01:18:14,711 Extraordinary mixed bag, wasn't it? 936 01:18:15,020 --> 01:18:17,584 I mean... a water clown, a bowling alley instructress, 937 01:18:17,609 --> 01:18:18,955 a ship owner and a psychiatrist. 938 01:18:20,118 --> 01:18:21,606 No rhyme or reason in it. 939 01:18:22,377 --> 01:18:23,999 Still, the poor thing was quite mad. 940 01:18:24,658 --> 01:18:27,158 Better off where she is, I suppose. Bottom of the river. 941 01:18:28,442 --> 01:18:31,377 Oh, well, that's life... What have we here? 942 01:18:31,481 --> 01:18:32,481 Kidneys? 943 01:18:32,944 --> 01:18:36,102 I should have thought red herrings are more in your line, eh, Hercule? 944 01:18:41,637 --> 01:18:42,730 Red herring. 945 01:18:43,802 --> 01:18:45,241 - Red herring, of course! - What? 946 01:18:45,933 --> 01:18:47,708 Kill four, to kill ONE. 947 01:18:48,044 --> 01:18:50,856 - Teddy, my old friend, I'm sorry. - Hercule, sit down. 948 01:18:51,776 --> 01:18:55,860 You still have your health, Hercule. The government wants to keep it that way. 949 01:18:56,423 --> 01:18:59,782 In one hour from now, my private plane will be taking you home, to Brussels. 950 01:18:59,807 --> 01:19:01,193 Teddy, Teddy, my dear old-- 951 01:19:01,218 --> 01:19:03,068 You are dealing with me, this time. 952 01:19:04,385 --> 01:19:05,970 - Not him. - Teddy... 953 01:19:06,063 --> 01:19:07,134 ...please, believe me. 954 01:19:08,016 --> 01:19:12,282 I say... Hadn't I better make the sauce for the jolly old "oignons"? 955 01:19:12,307 --> 01:19:14,650 - Teddy, Teddy, please. - Sauce, for the kidneys. 956 01:19:16,174 --> 01:19:17,174 Yes! 957 01:19:18,487 --> 01:19:19,549 Well, yes. 958 01:19:20,010 --> 01:19:22,016 By Jove, I believe I can help you there. 959 01:19:22,204 --> 01:19:25,415 Aah, the kidneys, yes! Now, first the sauce... 960 01:19:25,440 --> 01:19:27,907 ...lots and lots of sauce... 961 01:19:29,839 --> 01:19:30,854 The brandy. 962 01:19:34,580 --> 01:19:35,971 No, a bit more than that. 963 01:19:37,479 --> 01:19:38,674 Alright. Now, ready? 964 01:19:38,784 --> 01:19:39,784 Yes, indeed. 965 01:19:39,854 --> 01:19:41,073 Alright. We pour it in... 966 01:19:44,236 --> 01:19:45,236 Voilà! 967 01:20:20,202 --> 01:20:22,983 - Please, close the door at once. - Aah, the foreign gentleman. 968 01:20:23,242 --> 01:20:25,445 I wish to speak to mr. Franklin Clarke. 969 01:20:25,570 --> 01:20:27,304 I'm afraid mr. Franklin is out, sir. 970 01:20:27,648 --> 01:20:29,702 Very well, then... Lady Diane. 971 01:20:30,108 --> 01:20:31,429 I'm afraid she's also out, sir. 972 01:20:32,202 --> 01:20:33,202 Where are they? 973 01:20:33,515 --> 01:20:38,796 They are sure to be on the way to Scotland, sir. The 17:32 from King's Cross. 974 01:20:38,851 --> 01:20:39,866 Scotland? 975 01:20:40,226 --> 01:20:43,577 For the funeral, sir. Mr. Franklin and lady Diane... 976 01:20:43,788 --> 01:20:47,118 ...are taking my late employer aboard one of his ships at Greenock. 977 01:20:47,676 --> 01:20:49,796 The burial, you understand, is to be at sea. 978 01:20:50,344 --> 01:20:51,542 Afterwards, sir... 979 01:20:51,933 --> 01:20:54,466 Mr. Franklin and lady Diane are proceeding the same vessel 980 01:20:54,500 --> 01:20:57,223 on a sunshine cruise at the South Americas. 981 01:20:57,301 --> 01:21:01,040 To recover from what they described as "the strain of the past few days." 982 01:21:01,178 --> 01:21:02,432 Aa, I see. 983 01:21:03,705 --> 01:21:04,876 Come, get up. 984 01:21:05,349 --> 01:21:07,236 I say, must we go rushing around like this? 985 01:21:07,261 --> 01:21:08,999 I'm already feeling a bit queasy. 986 01:21:09,024 --> 01:21:11,778 Is it my imagination, or is it rather warm in here? 987 01:21:11,803 --> 01:21:14,135 Mr. Franklin turned up the central heating before leaving, 988 01:21:14,160 --> 01:21:16,369 and instructed that it remains as so, sir. 989 01:21:16,609 --> 01:21:19,108 - It is somewhat warm. - Good, then I'm alright. 990 01:21:21,787 --> 01:21:23,249 Turned up the central heating? 991 01:22:09,077 --> 01:22:11,737 Hastines, don't stand there like a monument. 992 01:22:11,939 --> 01:22:13,970 Where have you been? What have you been doing? 993 01:22:13,995 --> 01:22:15,878 Arranging a little extra insurance, my friend. 994 01:22:15,903 --> 01:22:19,126 Oh, really? Personally, I always feel perfectly safe with British Railways. 995 01:22:19,151 --> 01:22:21,252 Mind you, it's very different in France, isn't it? 996 01:22:21,277 --> 01:22:23,128 I wouldn't know. I'm not French, I'm Belgian. 997 01:22:23,153 --> 01:22:25,232 Well, it's the same thing. You both eat horse meat. 998 01:22:25,257 --> 01:22:27,052 Oh, no offense, old man. 999 01:22:27,107 --> 01:22:29,875 After all, it's you and I now, isn't it? Against the world! 1000 01:22:53,110 --> 01:22:54,110 Come in. 1001 01:22:57,641 --> 01:22:59,605 I think we deserve a little drink, don't you? 1002 01:23:01,597 --> 01:23:04,621 Napoleon brandy. I've been keeping it for a special occasion. 1003 01:23:04,978 --> 01:23:06,540 What shall we drink to? 1004 01:23:06,565 --> 01:23:08,275 Our good fortune, don't you think? 1005 01:23:13,052 --> 01:23:15,645 Mind you... I feel sorry, in a way. 1006 01:23:15,812 --> 01:23:16,812 Oh? 1007 01:23:17,141 --> 01:23:21,616 But I feel grateful to old Car for being so... rich. 1008 01:23:22,033 --> 01:23:23,417 I'm grateful to you. 1009 01:23:29,839 --> 01:23:31,327 Is anything the matter, Diane? 1010 01:23:31,718 --> 01:23:34,140 I don't know. Suddenly, i feel dizzy. 1011 01:23:34,218 --> 01:23:37,332 - Really? - Franklin, what's happening? 1012 01:23:38,308 --> 01:23:41,727 Franklin, it's the drink! You've... 1013 01:23:46,173 --> 01:23:47,631 It's quite alright, my darling... 1014 01:23:48,283 --> 01:23:50,374 I just want you to sleep, for the moment. 1015 01:24:39,124 --> 01:24:40,352 Can I help you, honey? 1016 01:24:40,743 --> 01:24:41,747 I can manage. 1017 01:24:45,084 --> 01:24:46,084 Good evening! 1018 01:24:49,195 --> 01:24:50,195 Good evening... 1019 01:24:52,421 --> 01:24:55,104 Control yourself, madam. I'm not stopping, madam. 1020 01:25:27,271 --> 01:25:28,271 Thank you. 1021 01:25:28,296 --> 01:25:29,750 - Poirot! - Of course. 1022 01:25:32,574 --> 01:25:33,918 I think you owe me an explanation. 1023 01:25:33,943 --> 01:25:34,979 Very well. 1024 01:25:35,179 --> 01:25:38,316 I believe you're now considerably richer than you were, eh? 1025 01:25:38,443 --> 01:25:42,650 If you're refering to my expectations on the death of my step brother, yes, I am! 1026 01:25:42,675 --> 01:25:44,863 - But... - But? But, but? 1027 01:25:45,092 --> 01:25:46,810 Well, she did had it, just as much as I do! 1028 01:25:46,835 --> 01:25:48,675 Oh, yes, yes, I do know that, of course. 1029 01:25:49,845 --> 01:25:53,237 We were just, em... coming in here to see if everything was alright... 1030 01:25:54,164 --> 01:25:55,608 ...and then she passed out. 1031 01:25:58,916 --> 01:26:02,666 Assisted by a few grains of barbiturate dissolved in brandy, eh? 1032 01:26:04,541 --> 01:26:06,900 Napoleon brandy, actually... To resume! 1033 01:26:07,571 --> 01:26:11,030 I agree that lady Diane... also has the motive. 1034 01:26:11,745 --> 01:26:13,557 Motive? Motive for what? 1035 01:26:14,004 --> 01:26:17,207 For killing four people to kill... one! 1036 01:26:18,074 --> 01:26:20,340 And thus inherit a fortune. 1037 01:26:21,055 --> 01:26:24,135 Aye... I'm afraid you're far ahead of me. 1038 01:26:25,055 --> 01:26:28,983 I ask myself... Why should someone kill four times... 1039 01:26:29,008 --> 01:26:31,320 ...and make it look like the work of a maniac? 1040 01:26:31,379 --> 01:26:33,511 My little gray cells answer: 1041 01:26:33,536 --> 01:26:37,231 "Because there was an obvious motive to kill just one of them!" 1042 01:26:37,838 --> 01:26:42,481 So obvious, in fact, that even our friend, inspector Japp, would be onto it at once... 1043 01:26:42,962 --> 01:26:43,967 Unless... 1044 01:26:44,841 --> 01:26:46,801 ...there were enough red herrings. 1045 01:26:47,289 --> 01:26:50,716 I've killed no one. Neither my step brother, nor anybody else. 1046 01:26:51,066 --> 01:26:53,745 Oh, I know that. I know that you are no killer... 1047 01:26:54,341 --> 01:26:57,626 You see, the real killer, killed just once too often. 1048 01:26:58,005 --> 01:26:59,005 Don't you agree? 1049 01:26:59,669 --> 01:27:01,358 You mean when I killed myself? 1050 01:27:02,084 --> 01:27:05,299 It grieves me to admit it did not occur to me at the time... 1051 01:27:05,324 --> 01:27:08,892 ...But, then, everything began to fall into place. 1052 01:27:09,123 --> 01:27:12,966 What, if when you went to Switzerland, it was not for your health... 1053 01:27:13,249 --> 01:27:15,482 ...but to contact... A.A. 1054 01:27:16,464 --> 01:27:18,979 What if... he taught you his diving tricks... 1055 01:27:19,583 --> 01:27:25,122 How to fall from a great height into the water and... survive. Yes? 1056 01:27:28,218 --> 01:27:30,160 You are very clever, monsieur Poirot. 1057 01:27:30,834 --> 01:27:34,104 And so now I wonder why you have deliberately involved Poirot in this? 1058 01:27:34,129 --> 01:27:37,146 Oh, baffling the great monsieur Poirot adds a spice. 1059 01:27:37,794 --> 01:27:41,682 I'm sure you'll understand... My vanity is as great as yours. 1060 01:27:42,676 --> 01:27:45,347 "Vanity"? What do you mean, "vanity"? 1061 01:27:56,874 --> 01:27:59,999 Allow me to hypothesize what will happen now... 1062 01:28:01,026 --> 01:28:03,213 I will join lady Diane in that coffin... 1063 01:28:03,752 --> 01:28:06,107 ...and together we will be buried at sea... 1064 01:28:06,689 --> 01:28:10,338 ...in place of sir Carmeekle Clarke, whose body, even now... 1065 01:28:10,622 --> 01:28:13,773 ...is being used to boost the central heating of his own house. 1066 01:28:13,952 --> 01:28:15,783 - Exactly. - You, then... 1067 01:28:16,211 --> 01:28:18,097 ...will take the place of lady Diane... 1068 01:28:18,421 --> 01:28:21,267 ...and together with your "brave" chaperone... 1069 01:28:22,309 --> 01:28:26,316 ...sail to the South Americas, with both halves of the fortune to come. 1070 01:28:26,628 --> 01:28:29,341 Exactly! And now, monsieur Poirot... 1071 01:28:30,100 --> 01:28:32,354 ...your death will be an advantage to me. 1072 01:28:32,998 --> 01:28:35,417 But not, I'm afraid, to you. 1073 01:28:35,533 --> 01:28:40,644 Naturally, I anticipated my little remarks would cause some small unpleasantness... 1074 01:28:41,452 --> 01:28:43,885 But I do hope my insurance is still in effect. 1075 01:28:46,100 --> 01:28:47,461 What are you doing? Stop it! 1076 01:28:51,980 --> 01:28:52,980 Stop that, will you? 1077 01:29:01,628 --> 01:29:03,768 I'm coming Poirot! Poirot! 1078 01:29:04,150 --> 01:29:05,150 Hastines! 1079 01:29:05,276 --> 01:29:07,393 Hold steady, old fellow! I'm on my way! 1080 01:29:09,613 --> 01:29:12,073 I'm coming, we're in this together. Hold on! 1081 01:29:13,152 --> 01:29:14,628 - Where are you? - I'll save you! 1082 01:29:15,143 --> 01:29:17,331 I'm coming! Poirot! 1083 01:29:19,027 --> 01:29:20,050 I'll save you! 1084 01:29:21,049 --> 01:29:22,565 Poirot! Save me! 1085 01:29:22,635 --> 01:29:23,682 Poirot! Help! 1086 01:29:33,110 --> 01:29:37,016 Sir... Hastines, dear friend, you're taking this like a Belgian.