1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,162 WWW.MY-SUBS.CO 1 00:00:00,460 --> 00:00:02,530 - Come on, defend yourself! - Stay still! 2 00:00:02,740 --> 00:00:05,015 - It's okay, Jessica, calm down. - Careful! 3 00:00:05,220 --> 00:00:08,018 I'm Melvin Comstock and I take care of this case. 4 00:00:08,220 --> 00:00:09,972 Someone killed Hemsley Post! 5 00:00:10,180 --> 00:00:11,579 I'm sure I didn't do it. 6 00:00:11,780 --> 00:00:13,338 Small but fun. 7 00:00:13,540 --> 00:00:16,100 Writing was not the only thing Hemsley was finished... 8 00:00:16,300 --> 00:00:17,369 Do you want the suspect's name? 9 00:00:17,580 --> 00:00:19,969 I gave him the key so he would remember my room number. 10 00:00:20,180 --> 00:00:23,456 I spent the afternoon and the rest of the night 11 00:00:23,660 --> 00:00:25,969 with the most romantic man. 12 00:00:27,660 --> 00:00:28,615 High! 13 00:01:11,220 --> 00:01:13,893 A CRIME HAS BEEN WRITTEN 14 00:01:50,700 --> 00:01:51,689 Why continue? 15 00:01:55,980 --> 00:01:58,050 Alone, 16 00:02:00,420 --> 00:02:02,297 rejected 17 00:02:07,820 --> 00:02:10,015 and I don't even have cigarettes. 18 00:02:16,060 --> 00:02:17,891 Are you going to kill yourself, Horace? 19 00:02:18,380 --> 00:02:20,769 Those cigarettes will be the death of you. 20 00:02:20,980 --> 00:02:24,336 I know it is a harmful vice, but luckily I'm not addicted. 21 00:02:24,580 --> 00:02:27,094 - Good to see you, Jessica. Sit down. - Me too. 22 00:02:27,300 --> 00:02:29,768 At your hotel they told me that I would find you here. 23 00:02:29,980 --> 00:02:31,971 I would invite you to a cup of coffee, but... 24 00:02:32,180 --> 00:02:33,932 No, I just finished a chapter 25 00:02:34,140 --> 00:02:36,210 and two jugs of tea in my hotel room. 26 00:02:36,420 --> 00:02:38,980 - Congratulations on your nomination! - And for yours! 27 00:02:39,180 --> 00:02:41,978 Who knows if anyone of us wins? Let's face it, 28 00:02:42,180 --> 00:02:46,093 mystery and poetry. Enough of talking business as usual. 29 00:02:46,300 --> 00:02:49,895 Tell me how are Nelsi Perkins and that other one, 30 00:02:50,100 --> 00:02:52,250 the wonderful Nora I-don't-know-what-else? 31 00:02:52,940 --> 00:02:54,658 Horace, you left Cabot Cove 32 00:02:54,860 --> 00:02:58,330 leaving hundreds of hearts destroyed last summer... 33 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:01,772 Are you writing something? 34 00:03:01,980 --> 00:03:05,097 Yes, I was playing with a sonnet. Do you want to hear it? 35 00:03:05,300 --> 00:03:05,971 Yeah! 36 00:03:06,180 --> 00:03:09,855 "Why continue? Alone, rejected, 37 00:03:10,060 --> 00:03:13,496 by the arrows of Cupid abandoned". 38 00:03:16,380 --> 00:03:18,098 Bad, right? 39 00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:20,493 Worse than bad. 40 00:03:22,500 --> 00:03:24,855 - Are we going to that reception? - Is there a free drink? 41 00:03:25,060 --> 00:03:28,530 It's a rhetorical question. Let's go, they'll start without us! 44 00:03:37,180 --> 00:03:39,933 Hey, could you lend me twenty until Monday? 45 00:04:19,820 --> 00:04:21,856 "Gotham Literary Award". 46 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:38,696 Two, three, four, 47 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:43,898 five, six, seven... 48 00:04:45,140 --> 00:04:47,370 Twenty. I'm coming... 49 00:04:51,820 --> 00:04:53,458 Mr. post? I'm Tiffany Harrow, 50 00:04:53,660 --> 00:04:55,890 coordination assistant of the awards. 51 00:04:56,100 --> 00:04:58,853 -Tiffany! Forward. - Thank you. 52 00:04:59,500 --> 00:05:02,173 Haven't we already met somewhere? 53 00:05:02,380 --> 00:05:04,735 Marrakech, Nairobi... 54 00:05:04,940 --> 00:05:07,249 I wanted to tell you how much I'm glad it's you 55 00:05:07,460 --> 00:05:10,532 the master of ceremonies at the awards banquet on Saturday. 56 00:05:10,740 --> 00:05:14,130 Thank you. I will try to distribute the hardware with grace 57 00:05:14,340 --> 00:05:15,898 and the packaging that characterizes me. 58 00:05:17,180 --> 00:05:19,774 Too bad you don't compete this year, Mr. Post. 59 00:05:20,700 --> 00:05:22,850 You see, even the mightiest oak 60 00:05:23,060 --> 00:05:26,291 you must allow me to give you a little sun for the shoots. 61 00:05:26,500 --> 00:05:28,809 And call me Hemsley. Can I offer you something? 62 00:05:29,020 --> 00:05:29,770 No, thanks. 63 00:05:37,020 --> 00:05:39,978 Everyone is talking about the new novel what are you going to publish, Hemsley. 64 00:05:41,140 --> 00:05:42,619 Oh yes, of course. 65 00:05:43,300 --> 00:05:45,336 It's the best what I have done so far. 66 00:05:47,420 --> 00:05:50,810 The definitive novel about the Vietnam War. 67 00:05:51,140 --> 00:05:55,133 - I would love to read it. -No one has read it yet. 68 00:05:55,340 --> 00:05:58,935 It is the only copy. He has not been able to not even my editor read. 69 00:06:00,380 --> 00:06:01,813 But... 70 00:06:02,340 --> 00:06:05,491 If you want to come back tonight... 71 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:06,928 after the party... 72 00:06:10,020 --> 00:06:11,612 Oh yes... 73 00:06:11,980 --> 00:06:13,174 Yes. 74 00:06:14,140 --> 00:06:16,574 I could read you something written. 75 00:06:17,580 --> 00:06:21,175 good literature I find it stimulating. 76 00:06:23,580 --> 00:06:26,378 - Yeah? - Hemsley, open it for me. 77 00:06:26,740 --> 00:06:28,219 Excuse me, dear. 78 00:06:33,220 --> 00:06:36,610 Alexis! Honey, I wasn't expecting you. 79 00:06:36,820 --> 00:06:38,139 It jumps out at you. 80 00:06:39,020 --> 00:06:42,092 Tiffany Harrow, Alexis Post, my wife. 81 00:06:43,860 --> 00:06:47,375 The committee thanks you your cooperation, Mr. Post. 82 00:06:47,820 --> 00:06:50,175 Nice to meet you, Mrs. Post. 83 00:06:53,980 --> 00:06:57,256 Does it seem like it to me or are they younger now? 84 00:06:59,300 --> 00:07:00,528 Alexis, dear, truly, 85 00:07:00,740 --> 00:07:02,935 is from the Coordination Committee of the awards. 86 00:07:04,340 --> 00:07:06,137 I don't care, Hemsley. 87 00:07:06,340 --> 00:07:09,616 They say... they gave you a check 88 00:07:09,820 --> 00:07:12,254 six figures as an advance of your new book. 89 00:07:12,460 --> 00:07:14,974 Let's talk about the 264,000% that I have lent you 90 00:07:15,180 --> 00:07:16,932 for the last seven years. 91 00:07:18,100 --> 00:07:21,934 Darling, you know what I've been through for a long period of drought. 92 00:07:22,780 --> 00:07:27,058 I want you to give me everything back that money without delays or excuses. 93 00:07:29,900 --> 00:07:30,935 Of course! 94 00:07:31,140 --> 00:07:32,368 I'm serious, Hamsley! 95 00:07:32,580 --> 00:07:35,253 my lawyers They have drawn up the contract. 96 00:07:37,180 --> 00:07:40,934 Hey, you look beautiful, Alexis. Lovely. How's it going? 97 00:07:41,140 --> 00:07:43,734 Working hard. I present a fashion collection 98 00:07:43,940 --> 00:07:47,216 for spring. I wouldn't want separate yourself from your young girls. 99 00:07:47,660 --> 00:07:51,016 I will never forget the safari in Kenya, 100 00:07:51,580 --> 00:07:54,458 and your burning and glowing body. 101 00:07:54,660 --> 00:07:56,537 Yours wasn't bad either. 102 00:07:58,060 --> 00:08:01,177 Why don't you come later from the party to have a drink? 103 00:08:02,620 --> 00:08:06,169 Thanks, I prefer to remember things as they were. 104 00:08:10,500 --> 00:08:13,253 And, Hemsley, If you don't sign the contract, 105 00:08:13,460 --> 00:08:15,178 I will take you to court 106 00:08:15,380 --> 00:08:18,497 and I will leave you drier Like a sponge in a desert. 107 00:08:31,540 --> 00:08:34,213 Classic is the only thing that interests me. 108 00:08:34,420 --> 00:08:37,776 History, like literature, It is a challenge appropriate to my talent. 109 00:08:37,980 --> 00:08:41,097 Some think that his new book "Pericles in Parnassus" 110 00:08:41,300 --> 00:08:44,053 It's a metaphor for the witch hunt. communist of the 50s. 111 00:08:44,260 --> 00:08:46,649 Some find comfort spiritual talking nonsense 112 00:08:46,860 --> 00:08:48,009 while they are upside down. 113 00:08:48,220 --> 00:08:50,939 - Can you sign me an autograph, Mr. Winslow? - Of course! 114 00:08:51,140 --> 00:08:53,290 See, my charm lies in my ability 115 00:08:53,500 --> 00:08:56,139 to talk to each reader at various levels. 116 00:08:57,780 --> 00:09:00,533 I wouldn't want to bother you, but I have written a short story 117 00:09:00,740 --> 00:09:03,618 - and I would like you to read it... - My lawyer doesn't allow me 118 00:09:03,820 --> 00:09:06,015 read manuscripts, miss. Sorry and goodbye. 119 00:09:06,980 --> 00:09:11,292 And what newspaper do you say it is from? young? That doesn't matter though. 120 00:09:22,380 --> 00:09:25,213 - Hemsley Post? - Sorry, no autographs, 121 00:09:25,420 --> 00:09:28,059 - it's my custom. - I want to talk to you. 122 00:09:28,260 --> 00:09:29,613 I don't want to talk to you. 123 00:09:29,820 --> 00:09:31,731 I don't talk to strangers in public places. 124 00:09:31,940 --> 00:09:33,168 I'm Fran Lapinski. 125 00:09:40,860 --> 00:09:44,739 You haven't answered my letters, He ignored my calls... 126 00:09:44,940 --> 00:09:47,329 Don't get angry with me, little soldier. 127 00:09:47,900 --> 00:09:51,529 I have waited four months to answer me, and for what? 128 00:09:51,740 --> 00:09:54,573 - Let go of my arm! - Then I read in the newspaper 129 00:09:54,780 --> 00:09:57,055 about his new book, your new wonder. 130 00:09:57,260 --> 00:10:01,139 Let me go! Hurry, call security, they want to rob me! 131 00:10:02,220 --> 00:10:05,496 I should kill him If I could prove it... 132 00:10:13,580 --> 00:10:16,970 Still! Leave it, I'm fine. 133 00:10:17,180 --> 00:10:18,898 Nothing has been taken. 134 00:10:22,700 --> 00:10:25,055 Don't be cynical. It is an honor to be nominated. 135 00:10:25,260 --> 00:10:27,854 It's a circus. Randolf Saint Germain one of the judges? 136 00:10:28,060 --> 00:10:30,528 If you give so many lectures, What time do you have left to read something? 137 00:10:30,740 --> 00:10:33,732 - Excuse me, are you J. B. Fletcher? - Well yes. 138 00:10:33,940 --> 00:10:36,090 Mrs. Fletcher, I love your stories! 139 00:10:36,300 --> 00:10:39,019 - Can you sign my autograph book? - Of course! 140 00:10:39,340 --> 00:10:40,534 This is Horace Lynchfield. 141 00:10:40,740 --> 00:10:42,253 - What's up? - Nice to meet you. 142 00:10:42,460 --> 00:10:45,213 - Mrs. Fletcher, I write too. - Horace? 143 00:10:45,420 --> 00:10:49,618 They haven't published anything to me yet, but I have written a short story 144 00:10:49,820 --> 00:10:53,130 and I would like you to read it and give me your opinion. 145 00:10:53,340 --> 00:10:55,854 - Well, I... - Jessica, I can't take it anymore. 146 00:10:56,060 --> 00:10:57,493 - I'm thirsty. - Please, 147 00:10:57,700 --> 00:10:59,611 It will be very important for me. 148 00:10:59,820 --> 00:11:02,380 The throat can't hold it anymore, it dries up. 149 00:11:02,580 --> 00:11:06,016 I don't think it can be from any Help but I'll try to read it. 150 00:11:06,220 --> 00:11:10,133 Thank you, my name and address They are on the deck. 151 00:11:10,340 --> 00:11:12,217 Debbie Delancy His name sounds very good. 152 00:11:12,420 --> 00:11:15,730 I thought it would be literary, I invented it. 153 00:11:15,940 --> 00:11:18,170 - Well, we'll meet again. - Thank you. 154 00:11:18,380 --> 00:11:21,417 Stray dogs, alcoholic poets, writers starting out... 155 00:11:21,620 --> 00:11:23,611 It is not strange that it is so crazy about you. 156 00:11:32,180 --> 00:11:35,252 For your clothing, I warn you that you do not come incognito. 157 00:11:35,460 --> 00:11:38,691 Lucinda, I must congratulate you, you have 10 weeks on the chart. 158 00:11:38,900 --> 00:11:42,131 Isn't it exciting? Everyone reads "The Liberated Woman." 159 00:11:42,340 --> 00:11:45,855 That kind of thing always they sell well. For cheap public. 160 00:11:46,060 --> 00:11:49,257 They all said to write about my knowledge. 161 00:11:49,460 --> 00:11:52,577 - My next book will have more category. - Really? 162 00:11:52,780 --> 00:11:55,613 Yes, I'm reading the library of great authors. 163 00:11:55,820 --> 00:11:59,415 From cover to cover, dear? Where are you now, in Aristotle? 164 00:12:00,460 --> 00:12:01,609 Sorry... 165 00:12:06,180 --> 00:12:10,458 May I? A liquid offering for the altar of beauty. 166 00:12:10,660 --> 00:12:12,696 - Thank you. - Isn't it nice that writers 167 00:12:12,900 --> 00:12:15,209 let's have the opportunity to know each other like this? 168 00:12:15,420 --> 00:12:19,459 I am not a writer. Even the big ones Writers are hungry. 169 00:12:19,660 --> 00:12:22,811 The power and the money is in publishing houses. I'm Tiffany Harrow. 170 00:12:23,020 --> 00:12:25,818 Jessica Fletcher, and this is Horace Lynchfield. 171 00:12:26,020 --> 00:12:29,012 Ah, mystery and poetry, right? 172 00:12:30,380 --> 00:12:33,975 You have to forgive me, I must greet some acquaintances. 173 00:12:35,580 --> 00:12:39,255 The best novels ever They have dealt with war, 174 00:12:39,460 --> 00:12:42,816 Isn't it true? For example, my book "Chronicle of Korea" 175 00:12:43,020 --> 00:12:46,899 - marked a milestone for a generation. -What is your new book about? 176 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:49,739 The one you keep so secret. 177 00:12:49,940 --> 00:12:52,249 Well, it is the definitive novel 178 00:12:52,460 --> 00:12:55,611 - about the Vietnam War. - How interesting! 179 00:12:55,820 --> 00:12:58,050 According to my news you were a week in Vietnam 180 00:12:58,260 --> 00:12:59,579 as a Playboy correspondent. 181 00:12:59,780 --> 00:13:03,568 But I don't write that nonsense that you write Adrian, 182 00:13:03,780 --> 00:13:07,819 - Greek children's comics. - At least I publish, 183 00:13:08,020 --> 00:13:09,931 you published seven years ago. 184 00:13:10,140 --> 00:13:12,415 Will it take you the same with your next novel? 185 00:13:12,620 --> 00:13:16,579 The original of that novel is under key in a briefcase in my room. 186 00:13:16,780 --> 00:13:19,852 Rumored to be so bad that you haven't let him read it 187 00:13:20,060 --> 00:13:21,254 nor to your editor. 188 00:13:22,740 --> 00:13:24,617 Be careful Adrian. 189 00:13:25,100 --> 00:13:27,330 I gave you a good beating ten years ago 190 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:29,132 and I can do it again. 191 00:13:29,340 --> 00:13:33,731 ten years ago I was not a black belt. 192 00:13:41,460 --> 00:13:43,257 The thunder rolls, 193 00:13:45,260 --> 00:13:47,137 the wings beat, 194 00:13:47,820 --> 00:13:51,051 the petals suffer and fall, 195 00:13:52,020 --> 00:13:56,571 the beak is imbibed of golden nectar... 196 00:13:57,820 --> 00:14:00,015 It makes my hair stand on end. 197 00:14:00,220 --> 00:14:02,814 - Me too. - And what does it mean? 198 00:14:03,020 --> 00:14:05,659 I have no idea. 199 00:14:06,460 --> 00:14:09,020 Lucinda, dear, let's have a chat. 200 00:14:09,220 --> 00:14:12,656 Not now, Hemsley, I was listening the divine poetry of Horace. 201 00:14:12,860 --> 00:14:15,579 I want to sign your copy from "Chronicle of Korea". 202 00:14:15,780 --> 00:14:18,692 I couldn't read those things, I don't know why. 203 00:14:18,900 --> 00:14:22,893 Really? Too much blood and action for you, Lynchfield? 204 00:14:23,100 --> 00:14:26,979 No, too much grammar at all. 205 00:14:31,260 --> 00:14:34,730 - Horace, are you okay? - Come on, dare! 206 00:14:34,940 --> 00:14:38,137 - Both of you stay still, please! - I'm fine, Jessica! 207 00:14:39,180 --> 00:14:40,295 Careful! 208 00:14:42,220 --> 00:14:45,610 I should tear you to pieces, you are stupid! 209 00:14:45,820 --> 00:14:48,573 Mr. Post, may I suggest stop behaving 210 00:14:48,780 --> 00:14:51,169 Like a petulant teenager? 211 00:14:52,700 --> 00:14:55,260 Fight like schoolboys! 212 00:14:55,460 --> 00:14:59,055 - Has he hurt you? - Yes, I wanted to take it as a joke. 213 00:15:20,500 --> 00:15:23,572 Sorry, I thought it was Mr. Post's room. 214 00:15:23,780 --> 00:15:27,011 It's this one. Are you from the press? 215 00:15:27,220 --> 00:15:30,257 No, I'm here to give you back your umbrella. 216 00:15:30,460 --> 00:15:32,530 I picked it up last night by mistake after the party. 217 00:15:32,740 --> 00:15:35,493 - Umbrella? - Yes, I saw the initials "HP" on the fist 218 00:15:35,700 --> 00:15:39,375 and I thought it was his. I assumed he would have mine. 219 00:15:40,780 --> 00:15:44,693 It is possible. Come and look. 220 00:16:05,500 --> 00:16:08,094 A sword in the hilt of the umbrella. 221 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:09,858 It is not an ordinary weapon. 222 00:16:10,060 --> 00:16:13,097 I repeat, Mrs. Fletcher, Is that your umbrella? 223 00:16:13,300 --> 00:16:16,849 No, it's not, and I haven't understood his name. 224 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:19,449 I'm Melvin Comstock, assistant prosecutor, 225 00:16:19,660 --> 00:16:21,537 and I take care of it personally of this case. 226 00:16:21,740 --> 00:16:25,938 This is Lieutenant Meyer, of Homicide, will be my assistant. 227 00:16:26,140 --> 00:16:27,698 What I would like to know 228 00:16:27,900 --> 00:16:31,176 it's nature of his relationships with the victim. 229 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:35,090 None, I met him last night at the awards ceremony. 230 00:16:36,860 --> 00:16:39,897 - Prizes? - Yes, they were all there, 231 00:16:40,100 --> 00:16:43,490 Adrian Winslow, Lucinda Lark and many others. 232 00:16:45,780 --> 00:16:48,852 This is fatter than it looks. 233 00:16:49,060 --> 00:16:51,130 Come to the window to watch 234 00:16:51,340 --> 00:16:54,013 and let me know when it arrives the mobile television unit. 235 00:16:55,020 --> 00:16:57,614 - Have you found the manuscript? - What manuscript? 236 00:16:57,820 --> 00:17:01,654 The one from Mr. Post's latest novel. He said the original was 237 00:17:01,860 --> 00:17:05,773 in a locked briefcase in this room. 238 00:17:05,980 --> 00:17:08,813 I don't think there is any briefcase. 239 00:17:09,020 --> 00:17:11,295 Let's look under the bed. 240 00:17:11,860 --> 00:17:14,215 Put me with the city council, please. 241 00:17:15,580 --> 00:17:17,810 Frank? Mel Comstock. 242 00:17:18,020 --> 00:17:20,773 Important news, Hemsley Post has been murdered 243 00:17:20,980 --> 00:17:23,130 in his room from the Crownwell Hotel. 244 00:17:23,340 --> 00:17:26,377 The briefcase is not there, ma'am. But there is a key. 245 00:17:27,380 --> 00:17:31,896 Room 2441. It's strange, This hotel does not have 24 floors. 246 00:17:32,100 --> 00:17:36,173 You better bring a team, Tell them to come to me. 247 00:17:36,860 --> 00:17:38,373 That is. 248 00:17:38,700 --> 00:17:42,090 Have you noticed? There is a stain of lipstick on the sheet. 249 00:17:42,300 --> 00:17:44,336 Mr. Post had a romantic date last night. 250 00:17:45,780 --> 00:17:48,089 Meyer, give me that key! 251 00:17:48,780 --> 00:17:52,409 Madam, please. Thank you. 252 00:17:57,300 --> 00:18:01,134 "The liberated woman", signed by the author. 253 00:18:01,340 --> 00:18:04,855 "To the old master of his humble disciple, Luncinda Lark." 254 00:18:05,060 --> 00:18:08,097 - We have already seen it, ma'am. - I'll keep the book. 255 00:18:08,300 --> 00:18:12,339 Mr. Comstock, Have you seen the date... yesterday? 256 00:18:12,540 --> 00:18:13,859 Ah, from yesterday! 257 00:18:15,180 --> 00:18:17,978 So this is the book that everyone talks about. 258 00:18:18,180 --> 00:18:21,809 Lucinda Lark. I'll have to question that lady. 259 00:18:28,500 --> 00:18:31,173 If you were reading in bed, what would I read? 260 00:18:37,300 --> 00:18:41,179 Hello, Wen. Yes, tell the prosecutor that everything is under control 261 00:18:41,380 --> 00:18:44,497 and send him mine and a photographer to Frank in the Times. 262 00:18:44,700 --> 00:18:46,053 Madam, madam! 263 00:18:46,260 --> 00:18:49,218 Do you want to stop snooping? This is the crime scene! 264 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:53,413 Yes. Who called? Oh yes! Yeah! 265 00:18:53,620 --> 00:18:57,499 Mr. Comstock, I assume you've seen this letter from a certain Frank Lapinski, 266 00:18:57,700 --> 00:19:00,931 of Brooklyn, threatening Mr. Post. Do you want me to open? 267 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:05,133 No! Do you want to stay still? Wait a minute, Wen, wait. 268 00:19:06,300 --> 00:19:07,255 Hello. 269 00:19:08,340 --> 00:19:11,059 Those from the laboratory are here. Where do they start? 270 00:19:11,260 --> 00:19:13,933 - Yes, I'll call you later. - Lieutenant, I suggest 271 00:19:14,140 --> 00:19:17,052 - let them start here. - Thank you very much, Mrs. Fletcher, 272 00:19:17,260 --> 00:19:20,809 but I would like you to stop continue our investigation. 273 00:19:21,020 --> 00:19:22,419 I was just trying to help. 274 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:25,293 I don't need your help, I will discover the murderer of Hemsley Post 275 00:19:25,500 --> 00:19:28,856 before the six o'clock news! Now thank you and good night! 276 00:19:29,340 --> 00:19:31,410 Gentlemen, you have two hours to find out 277 00:19:31,620 --> 00:19:34,214 Whose umbrella is that? with that curious handle. 278 00:19:35,980 --> 00:19:38,813 So admit that the killer umbrella is his. 279 00:19:39,020 --> 00:19:43,298 Yes, I bought it in a store Second Avenue Antique Shop. 280 00:19:43,860 --> 00:19:46,932 Bought it for the purpose of killing Hemsley Post. 281 00:19:47,140 --> 00:19:49,654 No, I bought it because it was raining. 282 00:19:51,700 --> 00:19:53,770 Can you prove where were you last night? 283 00:19:53,980 --> 00:19:56,540 Yes, I went to the hotel bar after the party. 284 00:19:56,740 --> 00:19:59,300 and I don't remember anything of what happened next, 285 00:19:59,500 --> 00:20:03,254 until I woke up in the room from the hotel around noon. 286 00:20:03,460 --> 00:20:07,055 Mr. Comstock, no doubt someone caught Horace's umbrella by mistake. 287 00:20:07,260 --> 00:20:11,697 - Someone who was at the party. - Wait until I ask you! 288 00:20:11,900 --> 00:20:13,970 Don't bully Mr. Lynchfield, and find out who left 289 00:20:14,180 --> 00:20:16,250 carmine stains in Mr. Post's sheets. 290 00:20:16,460 --> 00:20:20,248 - Mrs. Fletcher! - Also, whose other key was it? 291 00:20:22,060 --> 00:20:25,814 -Whose was it? - From a woman named Tiffany Harrow. 292 00:20:26,020 --> 00:20:28,454 - He's waiting outside. - Well, Mrs. Fletcher, 293 00:20:28,660 --> 00:20:32,778 I guess now we can clarify one of your doubts. Send her in! 294 00:20:34,180 --> 00:20:37,456 Also, Mr. Comstock, knows that a very valuable manuscript 295 00:20:37,660 --> 00:20:39,969 disappeared from the room from Mr. Post. 296 00:20:45,060 --> 00:20:47,051 - Miss Harrow... - Hello. 297 00:20:47,260 --> 00:20:50,411 Can you tell me why the key to your room 298 00:20:50,620 --> 00:20:52,372 Was it in the victim's? 299 00:20:52,580 --> 00:20:55,174 I gave it to Mr. Post at the party... 300 00:20:57,220 --> 00:20:59,609 - I understand... - It's not what you think. 301 00:20:59,820 --> 00:21:02,971 Mr. Post offered to show me his new novel. 302 00:21:03,180 --> 00:21:06,934 I didn't want to go to his room, We agreed to meet at mine. 303 00:21:07,140 --> 00:21:11,053 I gave him the key so he would remember my room number. 304 00:21:12,780 --> 00:21:14,611 What time did he arrive? to your room? 305 00:21:15,900 --> 00:21:18,209 Well he didn't come, I waited for him a while, 306 00:21:18,420 --> 00:21:20,536 then a friend called me and we went out to dinner. 307 00:21:20,740 --> 00:21:21,855 Who is that friend? 308 00:21:24,300 --> 00:21:26,052 Adrian Winslow, the writer. 309 00:21:26,420 --> 00:21:29,412 Thank you very much, Miss Harrow, That's all for now. 310 00:21:31,020 --> 00:21:33,454 - Thank you. - Bye bye. 311 00:21:35,020 --> 00:21:37,534 Very good, Lynchfield, Let's stop beating around the bush. 312 00:21:37,740 --> 00:21:40,652 According to witnesses, you and Post they had an argument at the party 313 00:21:40,860 --> 00:21:43,055 - and you threatened him with a gun. - That's ridiculous! 314 00:21:43,260 --> 00:21:46,570 - It wasn't a real weapon! - Tell me, Wen! 315 00:21:46,780 --> 00:21:49,772 Mr. Sims of the New York Post on line one. 316 00:21:49,980 --> 00:21:53,052 Tell him to wait for me One minute, okay? 317 00:21:53,860 --> 00:21:58,331 Tell me once and for all, Mr. Lynchfield, Did he murder Hemsley Post? 318 00:22:01,060 --> 00:22:03,255 - Well... - Did he or didn't he? 319 00:22:03,940 --> 00:22:06,454 If you want me to be honest with you, I... 320 00:22:11,100 --> 00:22:13,933 The truth is... I don't remember. 321 00:22:15,460 --> 00:22:17,815 This is the last straw! Let them take him and sign him. 322 00:22:18,020 --> 00:22:19,533 First degree murder! 323 00:22:19,740 --> 00:22:21,810 I can't believe what's going on here! 324 00:22:22,020 --> 00:22:24,580 You can go, Mrs. Fletcher, It is no longer suspicious. 325 00:22:24,780 --> 00:22:26,975 - How generous! -Jessi! How are you? 326 00:22:27,180 --> 00:22:29,933 Listen, I have something super for you. Take note of this: 327 00:22:30,140 --> 00:22:33,291 The assistant district attorney, Melvin Comstock, 328 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:36,936 personally arrested the murderer by the famous novelist Hemsley Post. 329 00:22:37,140 --> 00:22:39,654 Listen to me, Horace Lynchfield he is an honest man 330 00:22:39,860 --> 00:22:42,169 unable to hurt anyone, but it's more important... 331 00:22:42,380 --> 00:22:43,859 - Yes, wait. ...for you to appear in the newspapers 332 00:22:44,060 --> 00:22:46,096 to find out who killed to Hemsley Post. 333 00:22:46,300 --> 00:22:47,574 If you are too busy 334 00:22:47,780 --> 00:22:50,340 to find the real murderer, I will do it. 335 00:22:50,540 --> 00:22:54,897 But what does it say? Hey, hey! Jessi, listen... 336 00:22:59,420 --> 00:23:01,092 An unbearable man. 337 00:23:01,300 --> 00:23:03,973 Horace, I will get a lawyer to defend you. 338 00:23:04,180 --> 00:23:06,296 - Can you bring me some cigarettes? - Clear. 339 00:23:06,500 --> 00:23:09,333 Mrs. Fletcher, you'll have to go. before Comstock leaves. 340 00:23:09,540 --> 00:23:12,532 I'll leave, but that pompous assistant district attorney 341 00:23:12,740 --> 00:23:16,016 he's not going to paper my friend to get elected again. 342 00:23:16,220 --> 00:23:20,452 Lady, we all know you're a pig, but for now he rules... 343 00:23:22,940 --> 00:23:24,009 It's gone. 344 00:23:33,060 --> 00:23:36,530 Excuse me, listen, I believe I don't have to be... 345 00:23:36,740 --> 00:23:39,413 Sure, tell the judge, get back in line! 346 00:23:42,180 --> 00:23:44,933 Still, still there! Don't come in! 347 00:23:45,140 --> 00:23:47,176 Sorry, sorry... Sorry. 348 00:23:47,380 --> 00:23:49,894 - Donovan, get them out of here! - Because? 349 00:23:50,100 --> 00:23:51,613 We have Judge Willer, 350 00:23:51,820 --> 00:23:54,129 you know what he always thinks of clients. 351 00:23:54,340 --> 00:23:55,614 What he wants to see are women. 352 00:23:55,820 --> 00:23:58,288 Take away the men before it costs me my head. 353 00:23:58,820 --> 00:24:00,970 Ladies, come in please! 354 00:24:01,180 --> 00:24:03,216 Guys, it's out the backfire! 355 00:24:03,420 --> 00:24:05,490 You can come back with the wife and children. 356 00:24:05,700 --> 00:24:08,260 Not you! Come on, come on! 357 00:24:13,700 --> 00:24:16,772 Hey, seriously, I think here There has to be an error. 358 00:24:16,980 --> 00:24:19,892 There is no mistake, brother. The judge said it. 359 00:24:20,100 --> 00:24:23,172 - You can leave. - Can I leave? Look how good! 360 00:24:23,380 --> 00:24:24,699 Such is life. Thank you. 361 00:24:27,860 --> 00:24:29,691 Yes, we have him in custody. 362 00:24:29,900 --> 00:24:32,289 I will take care of the summary personally. 363 00:24:32,500 --> 00:24:34,934 That guy could be a dangerous client. 364 00:24:35,140 --> 00:24:37,893 I'm sure it's related with antinuclear communist groups. 365 00:24:38,100 --> 00:24:40,853 Yes, there will be a press conference soon. 366 00:24:41,220 --> 00:24:42,733 We have a problem... 367 00:24:46,540 --> 00:24:49,771 And are you sure that Mr. Lynchfield has not returned? 368 00:24:49,980 --> 00:24:53,256 I'm Jessica Fletcher, I want to leave you a message. 369 00:24:53,460 --> 00:24:55,974 So I want to leave another message 370 00:24:56,180 --> 00:24:59,855 Tell him to call me at the hotel as soon as it arrives. 371 00:25:00,620 --> 00:25:02,053 Yes, thanks. 372 00:25:09,500 --> 00:25:13,095 - What's wrong, Miss Harrow? - Something got into my contact lenses. 373 00:25:13,300 --> 00:25:17,213 I don't carry them, but they say that They can be very annoying. 374 00:25:17,420 --> 00:25:20,253 Especially when it does two weeks you've been wearing them. 375 00:25:20,460 --> 00:25:24,135 I'm so sorry about Horace Lynchfield, I liked him very well. 376 00:25:24,340 --> 00:25:27,457 If they convict him, sales will skyrocket. 377 00:25:27,660 --> 00:25:28,854 Turns out he's innocent. 378 00:25:29,060 --> 00:25:31,096 anyway There will be a lot of talk about him. 379 00:25:31,300 --> 00:25:32,210 I assume she knows 380 00:25:32,420 --> 00:25:35,378 that the new manuscript Hemsley Post has disappeared. 381 00:25:35,580 --> 00:25:37,571 - Oh really? - Assuming it existed. 382 00:25:37,780 --> 00:25:40,533 - It existed, I saw it. - Then he went to his room! 383 00:25:42,020 --> 00:25:44,978 I went before the party. His wife was with him. 384 00:25:45,180 --> 00:25:47,250 when I left They argued about money. 385 00:25:47,820 --> 00:25:50,698 In front of you? How little discretion! 386 00:25:51,660 --> 00:25:54,094 Actually I heard them through the door. 387 00:25:54,300 --> 00:25:56,689 Do you want to forgive me? I'm late for an appointment. 388 00:25:56,900 --> 00:25:59,016 Miss Harrow, I try by all means 389 00:25:59,220 --> 00:26:01,973 help a friend so that they do not accuse him of murder. 390 00:26:02,180 --> 00:26:05,968 Anything I heard, even if it was unintentionally, it would be of great importance. 391 00:26:08,780 --> 00:26:11,499 You are very right. As soon as the door was closed, 392 00:26:11,700 --> 00:26:14,772 she started to blame him that money thing. 393 00:26:16,820 --> 00:26:19,732 I regret the death from her husband, Mrs. Post. 394 00:26:19,940 --> 00:26:21,976 Very kind of you, Mrs. Fletcher. 395 00:26:22,180 --> 00:26:24,535 Hemsley and I were wearing ten years apart. 396 00:26:24,740 --> 00:26:27,379 I said blue taffeta. 397 00:26:28,180 --> 00:26:31,456 - Deep down, maybe it's better. - What do you mean? 398 00:26:31,980 --> 00:26:34,289 Hemsley was a finished writer. 399 00:26:34,500 --> 00:26:37,173 - He didn't feel happy. - I would never have said it. 400 00:26:37,380 --> 00:26:40,531 I understand that it ended to write a good novel. 401 00:26:40,740 --> 00:26:45,575 Oh yes? How odd! It had been many years since I had written. 402 00:26:45,900 --> 00:26:50,530 Strange, you say? So I wonder why did you go to your hotel 403 00:26:50,740 --> 00:26:55,097 the other night to ask 264 thousand dollars of his loan. 404 00:26:55,300 --> 00:26:58,292 - How do you know that? - Mrs. Post, I don't mean to. 405 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:01,572 get involved in private matters, but Horace Lynchfield 406 00:27:01,780 --> 00:27:03,975 it's suspicious of the murder of her husband. 407 00:27:04,820 --> 00:27:07,732 - I didn't kill him. - He was in his room. 408 00:27:08,580 --> 00:27:12,334 There is evidence that he was... having fun with someone. 409 00:27:12,540 --> 00:27:16,135 Certainly not with me. Writing was not the only thing 410 00:27:16,340 --> 00:27:18,979 What Hemsley was done for, but that didn't stop him 411 00:27:19,180 --> 00:27:22,968 keep trying. He never cared who, their beauty or their age. 412 00:27:23,180 --> 00:27:24,977 The game was his life. 413 00:27:25,700 --> 00:27:27,850 Requiescat in pace. 414 00:27:28,620 --> 00:27:31,453 The man is dead, the legend... 415 00:27:32,580 --> 00:27:33,808 Excuse me. 416 00:27:44,660 --> 00:27:46,412 - Horace! - Hello, Jessica. 417 00:27:50,100 --> 00:27:52,409 - Horace! - Wait, wait. 418 00:27:52,620 --> 00:27:55,293 Where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere. 419 00:27:55,500 --> 00:27:57,934 They set me free I knew it had to be a mistake. 420 00:27:58,140 --> 00:28:00,654 And now you're a fugitive, which makes things even worse. 421 00:28:00,860 --> 00:28:03,579 you have to go see to Mr. Comstock and hand you over. 422 00:28:03,780 --> 00:28:06,089 - Can I have a drink first? - No. 423 00:28:06,620 --> 00:28:09,373 At the academy they used to call me terrible things: 424 00:28:09,580 --> 00:28:11,411 Innocentona, four eyes. 425 00:28:11,620 --> 00:28:14,259 I have purchased a copy of your book. 426 00:28:15,420 --> 00:28:17,650 It seems quite... 427 00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:21,330 "Graphic?" That's what the newspapers said. 428 00:28:21,540 --> 00:28:23,258 Yes, that's what they said, yes. 429 00:28:24,500 --> 00:28:25,330 Yes. 430 00:28:28,060 --> 00:28:32,417 - I was hoping you would sign it for me. - It will be an honor. 431 00:28:33,060 --> 00:28:37,372 Sorry to interrupt, I think He's looking for Mr. Lynchfield. 432 00:28:37,580 --> 00:28:41,414 - They told me he escaped. - He didn't escape, they lost him. 433 00:28:43,340 --> 00:28:45,649 Wen, let him come Lieutenant Meyer, please. 434 00:28:46,220 --> 00:28:50,008 Mr. Comstock, isn't it time you start a thorough investigation? 435 00:28:50,220 --> 00:28:53,656 For example, what about that note in Miss Lark's book? 436 00:28:53,860 --> 00:28:56,090 It was a mistake. I signed it the day before, 437 00:28:56,300 --> 00:28:58,291 but I put the wrong date. 438 00:28:59,180 --> 00:29:01,455 I'm not very good at them the numbers. 439 00:29:02,860 --> 00:29:06,057 It is not about that someone suspects me, 440 00:29:06,260 --> 00:29:08,091 But I have an alibi. 441 00:29:08,780 --> 00:29:12,216 I spent the afternoon and the rest of the night 442 00:29:12,420 --> 00:29:15,093 with the most romantic man. 443 00:29:17,460 --> 00:29:20,133 - Who? - Horace. 444 00:29:24,500 --> 00:29:27,617 If I spent the night in each other's arms of the lovely Lucinda, 445 00:29:27,820 --> 00:29:29,617 so I couldn't kill to Hemsley Post. 446 00:29:29,820 --> 00:29:32,129 Imagine, with Lucinda Lark and not being able to remember! 447 00:29:32,340 --> 00:29:34,092 Maybe you didn't spend the night with her. 448 00:29:34,300 --> 00:29:36,495 Maybe he made it up to have an alibi. 449 00:29:36,700 --> 00:29:38,850 I hope not, I wish I could remember it. 450 00:29:39,060 --> 00:29:42,939 You have to take this seriously, Someone killed Hemsley Post. 451 00:29:43,140 --> 00:29:46,610 I'm sure I didn't. What can I do to help? 452 00:29:46,820 --> 00:29:50,415 Go back to the hotel. don't drink and don't get into trouble. 453 00:29:50,620 --> 00:29:54,135 - Are you going somewhere? - To Brooklyn. Don't ask! 454 00:30:11,620 --> 00:30:13,497 - Mr. Lapinski? - It's me. 455 00:30:13,700 --> 00:30:16,533 - I'm Jessica Fletcher. -The writer? 456 00:30:16,740 --> 00:30:19,812 - Yeah! - I have read two of your books, 457 00:30:20,020 --> 00:30:23,808 - small time, but fun. - Thank you so much. 458 00:30:24,020 --> 00:30:25,612 I have never intended be Dostoevsky. 459 00:30:25,820 --> 00:30:29,733 Mr. Lapinski, I'm trying to help. to a friend, Horace Lynchfield. 460 00:30:31,420 --> 00:30:33,934 The guy who killed Hemsley Post. 461 00:30:36,020 --> 00:30:40,536 - Look, what a poet can do... - Did you know Mr. Post? 462 00:30:41,900 --> 00:30:45,609 - I knew his work. - Did you meet him when you were in Vietnam? 463 00:30:48,860 --> 00:30:51,294 Madam, why are you asking me that? 464 00:30:51,500 --> 00:30:53,650 Just curious, I would like to know 465 00:30:53,860 --> 00:30:57,170 Why did I send him letters? threatening him if he didn't know him. 466 00:30:58,380 --> 00:31:00,496 He confuses me with someone else. 467 00:31:01,420 --> 00:31:04,173 I have work, sorry. 468 00:31:06,620 --> 00:31:08,815 I shouldn't have fired the taxi. 469 00:31:09,020 --> 00:31:12,569 - Are you lost, ma'am? - No. I came to see Frank Lapinski. 470 00:31:12,780 --> 00:31:16,614 - He'll be there, he's a good guy. - Yes, yes, very smart. 471 00:31:16,820 --> 00:31:19,698 It's a talent, I don't understand What are you doing working here? 472 00:31:21,020 --> 00:31:24,057 It's just that it's hard to live as a writer. 473 00:31:24,260 --> 00:31:27,935 Frank will get it, it will be a success as soon as that book sells. 474 00:31:28,980 --> 00:31:33,417 Book? Oh yes, of course, that one about... Vietnam. 475 00:31:33,620 --> 00:31:37,169 As far as I know he is the only one who has written. Maybe he's working on another one. 476 00:31:37,820 --> 00:31:39,731 Already. Thank you so much. 477 00:31:41,140 --> 00:31:43,700 There must be a taxi rank, right? 478 00:31:43,900 --> 00:31:45,777 Here? He's joking. 479 00:31:46,180 --> 00:31:48,933 The phone book He's in the cabin, ma'am. 480 00:31:49,140 --> 00:31:52,257 - Taxis don't come through these places. - Thank you so much. 481 00:31:59,660 --> 00:32:01,298 This is not mine... 482 00:32:03,860 --> 00:32:06,818 Don't you understand? Surely Mr. Post's manuscript 483 00:32:07,020 --> 00:32:10,012 that I didn't want anyone to see, It was written by Frank Lapinski. 484 00:32:10,220 --> 00:32:12,017 Do you have the threat letter? 485 00:32:12,220 --> 00:32:14,893 We found it on the table from his room. 486 00:32:15,340 --> 00:32:18,093 Well, we'll look into it, Mrs. Fletcher. 487 00:32:18,300 --> 00:32:21,212 That's exactly the answer I was hoping to hear! 488 00:32:34,580 --> 00:32:38,016 - Mr. Winslow! - What name? 489 00:32:38,220 --> 00:32:40,973 I'm Jessica Fletcher. I don't want to buy a book. 490 00:32:41,180 --> 00:32:43,171 we met at the awards ceremony. 491 00:32:43,380 --> 00:32:47,498 - Yes. You know so many people... - I didn't see him last night at Veintiuno. 492 00:32:48,740 --> 00:32:50,651 Last night I had dinner at the Four Seasons 493 00:32:50,860 --> 00:32:54,011 and the young man who was with me He was a journalist... 494 00:32:54,860 --> 00:32:56,452 So you didn't have dinner with Tifany Harrow? 495 00:32:56,660 --> 00:32:59,254 Is that what she said? 496 00:33:00,260 --> 00:33:03,536 Now I remember, writes mystery novels... 497 00:33:04,860 --> 00:33:07,420 Oh yes, very boring. 498 00:33:07,620 --> 00:33:10,930 I tried it once, but my work is much more serious. 499 00:33:11,700 --> 00:33:14,817 It is assumed that you will use Hemsley's death for a book. 500 00:33:15,660 --> 00:33:17,890 It's hard to find good arguments. 501 00:33:18,100 --> 00:33:20,898 But of course, This one has no end yet... 502 00:33:21,100 --> 00:33:25,013 Hey, it's clear that that idiot of Lynchfield did not. 503 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:28,337 Too weak, He lacks a reason. No. 504 00:33:28,540 --> 00:33:32,328 Do you want the suspect's name? Alexis Post, 505 00:33:32,540 --> 00:33:34,656 the abandoned woman 506 00:33:34,860 --> 00:33:38,773 I had understood that it was Alexis who abandoned Post. 507 00:33:38,980 --> 00:33:41,255 No, quite the opposite, 508 00:33:41,900 --> 00:33:44,130 That's why she lent him that money. 509 00:33:45,100 --> 00:33:48,217 He threw Hemsley into his arms from other women because she was jealous. 510 00:33:48,660 --> 00:33:52,812 Listen, ten years ago, When we spent the summer in Florence, 511 00:33:53,020 --> 00:33:54,976 He was even jealous of me. 512 00:33:55,380 --> 00:33:56,415 Ridiculous, of course. 513 00:33:56,900 --> 00:33:59,289 I didn't know they could be so united. 514 00:33:59,740 --> 00:34:03,972 Yes, I was the secretary particular of Hemsley, 515 00:34:04,460 --> 00:34:07,532 - before my great success. - Oh, Mr. Winslow! 516 00:34:07,860 --> 00:34:12,058 I love all his works! Can you sign one of your books for me? 517 00:34:12,260 --> 00:34:15,616 Naturally, dear lady. Mrs. Fletcher, you'll have to forgive me. 518 00:34:15,820 --> 00:34:16,809 Of course. 519 00:34:17,020 --> 00:34:19,978 Can you put "To my dear Cornelia, 520 00:34:20,180 --> 00:34:23,695 with all the affection of a loyal and sincere friend"? 521 00:34:23,900 --> 00:34:25,652 Something that is simple. 522 00:34:39,060 --> 00:34:41,210 Hello, Mrs. Fletcher, do you remember me? 523 00:34:41,420 --> 00:34:44,298 As? Ah yes, the writer! Debbie Delancy. 524 00:34:44,500 --> 00:34:47,094 - What do you think of my novel? - I'm sorry, Debbie, 525 00:34:47,300 --> 00:34:49,370 I have been very busy. He gave it to me yesterday 526 00:34:49,580 --> 00:34:51,377 - and I haven't had time. - Clear. 527 00:34:51,580 --> 00:34:52,899 I'll read it, I promise. 528 00:34:53,100 --> 00:34:56,172 - Do you have my phone? - Yes, I'll call her. 529 00:35:08,940 --> 00:35:11,295 - Mrs. Fletcher. - I hope I don't bother you. 530 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:12,489 Well you see, I... 531 00:35:12,700 --> 00:35:15,692 I don't know if you can help me to clear up a little mystery. 532 00:35:16,660 --> 00:35:17,775 About what? 533 00:35:17,980 --> 00:35:20,210 my umbrella actually it's from my goalkeeper 534 00:35:20,420 --> 00:35:23,218 - and I want to give it back to him. - And what can I do? 535 00:35:25,500 --> 00:35:28,253 Someone took it by mistake last night at the party, 536 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:30,371 and I thought maybe you had it. 537 00:35:31,580 --> 00:35:34,219 No, I took mine after the party, 538 00:35:34,420 --> 00:35:36,456 I know because he has a special fist. 539 00:35:38,660 --> 00:35:42,175 - This is not my umbrella. - It's not mine either, too bad. 540 00:35:42,380 --> 00:35:45,816 Maybe he changed the umbrella without realizing it features that of Adrian Winslow, 541 00:35:46,020 --> 00:35:49,092 - when they had dinner. - Of course, it had to be like that. 542 00:35:49,300 --> 00:35:52,531 Only he told me that I had not had dinner with you. 543 00:35:54,940 --> 00:35:56,612 That pig! 544 00:35:56,980 --> 00:36:00,097 Look, I was nervous. 545 00:36:00,300 --> 00:36:02,814 because they had found my key at the crime scene. 546 00:36:03,020 --> 00:36:05,534 Adrian told me what he would say that I had been with him, 547 00:36:05,740 --> 00:36:08,891 - that I didn't worry. - I couldn't help 548 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,375 see the manuscript that he put in the drawer. 549 00:36:11,580 --> 00:36:14,299 Do you know that Hemsley Post's novel Has it disappeared? 550 00:36:14,500 --> 00:36:17,810 And or I didn't take it. This is the autobiography 551 00:36:18,020 --> 00:36:21,217 of an old glory of cinema, what he did, what he didn't do, 552 00:36:21,420 --> 00:36:23,536 his private life. Are you looking for an editor? 553 00:36:23,740 --> 00:36:27,653 and I can take care of it, as your representative. 554 00:36:27,860 --> 00:36:29,418 I would like to be. 555 00:36:29,620 --> 00:36:32,976 - I understand, establishing yourself on your own. - Yes. 556 00:36:35,700 --> 00:36:39,329 I would like to satisfy my curiosity. What did you do last night? 557 00:36:40,540 --> 00:36:42,895 Since Post was not coming, 558 00:36:43,100 --> 00:36:46,297 I took a couple of sleeping pills and I went to bed. 559 00:36:46,780 --> 00:36:49,294 Life turns out sometimes a little lonely 560 00:37:17,540 --> 00:37:19,496 - Yeah? - Frank Lapinski? 561 00:37:19,700 --> 00:37:22,533 - Yes, what do they sell? - I have a search warrant. 562 00:37:25,100 --> 00:37:26,419 Open the door, Lapinski! 563 00:37:32,300 --> 00:37:33,653 Throw it down! 564 00:37:43,460 --> 00:37:46,930 Go down the fire escape. Catch him. Be careful, he may be armed. 565 00:37:51,020 --> 00:37:52,658 Meyer, be very careful. 566 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:06,569 High! 567 00:38:08,060 --> 00:38:09,539 Drop the briefcase! 568 00:38:10,460 --> 00:38:11,893 Come on, let it go! 569 00:38:12,100 --> 00:38:14,694 Against the wall, hands supported, open your legs. 570 00:38:16,340 --> 00:38:18,092 It says Hemsley Post here. 571 00:38:26,980 --> 00:38:30,017 "Untitled novel" by Hemsley Post. 572 00:38:30,220 --> 00:38:31,812 They already caught me. 573 00:38:34,100 --> 00:38:36,455 What do you want, a confession? I killed Post. 574 00:38:39,100 --> 00:38:41,694 And I'm not sorry in the least. 575 00:38:43,100 --> 00:38:44,294 Take it away. 576 00:38:47,740 --> 00:38:51,050 Look at stealing someone else's novel. What great cowardice! 577 00:38:51,260 --> 00:38:53,615 I don't blame Lapinski for having killed him. 578 00:38:53,940 --> 00:38:57,728 I know he has confessed, but there is some very big mistake in all this. 579 00:38:57,940 --> 00:39:01,012 - What are you talking about? - I don't like how this matter is handled. 580 00:39:01,220 --> 00:39:04,053 There are other people with motives to kill him, 581 00:39:04,260 --> 00:39:06,615 people who can have sought alibis. 582 00:39:06,820 --> 00:39:09,459 Haven't you read the novel yet? of that young girl? 583 00:39:09,660 --> 00:39:13,050 - Yes, I read it last night. - Did you like it or is it rubbish? 584 00:39:13,780 --> 00:39:16,499 It's not bad at all, It's about a fifteen-year-old 585 00:39:16,700 --> 00:39:20,170 who remembers what he experienced when his brother went to war. 586 00:39:20,380 --> 00:39:23,611 I wish I could remember that night with Lucinda Lark! 587 00:39:24,260 --> 00:39:28,333 Oh! I should have given him this to Mr. Comstock. 588 00:39:28,540 --> 00:39:31,373 They are the ones I found in the morning following the murder. 589 00:39:31,740 --> 00:39:34,049 I don't know how they came ending up in my bag. 590 00:39:34,620 --> 00:39:36,850 I think they belonged to Mr. Post. 591 00:39:37,180 --> 00:39:40,809 I don't think it had that bad taste. If a guy like Post 592 00:39:41,020 --> 00:39:43,488 he would have bought some glasses, I would have chosen something manly. 593 00:39:43,860 --> 00:39:46,010 Do you understand what I want to tell you? 594 00:39:51,420 --> 00:39:54,492 - Stop the car immediately! - What's happening, what have you seen? 595 00:39:54,700 --> 00:39:57,658 An optician. Take this to pay. 596 00:39:57,860 --> 00:39:59,657 We'll see you later at the hotel. 597 00:40:02,700 --> 00:40:06,659 Hey, friend, do you know any bars in this neighborhood? 598 00:40:08,180 --> 00:40:09,772 What I imagined. 599 00:40:09,980 --> 00:40:14,735 Lady, where did they give you the title to your eye doctor, in a raffle? 600 00:40:14,940 --> 00:40:17,534 You cannot wear these glasses. 601 00:40:17,740 --> 00:40:20,413 They are poorly graduated for your vision. 602 00:40:20,620 --> 00:40:22,372 It's what I imagined. 603 00:40:22,580 --> 00:40:25,378 The left glass is it for astigmatism 604 00:40:25,580 --> 00:40:27,935 and the right for myopia. 605 00:40:28,420 --> 00:40:31,492 - I'll make you some new glasses. - What I'm interested in knowing 606 00:40:31,700 --> 00:40:35,329 It would take a long time to put those crystals in a different frame. 607 00:40:37,820 --> 00:40:40,698 Mrs. Fletcher, thank you very much for reading my novel. 608 00:40:40,900 --> 00:40:42,572 I called her several times last night. 609 00:40:42,780 --> 00:40:44,975 A friend of mine has a house on the outskirts. 610 00:40:45,180 --> 00:40:47,978 Sometimes I go there to write. There is no telephone, 611 00:40:48,180 --> 00:40:51,809 but when I came back I saw your message below from the door and came running. 612 00:40:52,020 --> 00:40:54,170 - Haven't you read the newspapers? - No. 613 00:40:55,300 --> 00:40:58,610 I found your story very interesting. 614 00:40:58,820 --> 00:41:01,050 - Really? - It is written from the heart 615 00:41:01,260 --> 00:41:05,139 - and based on personal experience. - Do you have any suggestions 616 00:41:05,340 --> 00:41:07,171 What to do about how to improve it? 617 00:41:07,380 --> 00:41:09,610 I have made some notes in the back, 618 00:41:09,820 --> 00:41:11,139 - I hope you don't mind. - No. 619 00:41:11,580 --> 00:41:15,209 It's terrible to get to that moment of life in which you find 620 00:41:15,420 --> 00:41:17,934 the right words but you can't see them anymore. 621 00:41:18,540 --> 00:41:20,292 Can you lend me your glasses? 622 00:41:20,500 --> 00:41:23,378 Yes, of course, but I don't think that are very useful. 623 00:41:24,980 --> 00:41:26,015 What a fool! 624 00:41:30,940 --> 00:41:33,135 Wow, it's even worse that way. 625 00:41:33,580 --> 00:41:36,458 Why don't you read it yourself? 626 00:41:41,780 --> 00:41:44,419 Yes, yes. I think you are right in the beginning, 627 00:41:44,620 --> 00:41:46,451 It's too slow. 628 00:41:46,660 --> 00:41:50,892 His feelings towards his brother When they go to war they seem sincere. 629 00:41:51,100 --> 00:41:52,419 They must be very united. 630 00:41:53,100 --> 00:41:56,410 Yes, since our parents died He is all I have. 631 00:41:57,940 --> 00:42:00,056 In the story you call him Joe, 632 00:42:00,260 --> 00:42:03,969 but actually His name is Frank Lapinski. 633 00:42:07,540 --> 00:42:09,451 Apparently he doesn't know. 634 00:42:09,660 --> 00:42:13,414 Last night the police arrested him for the murder of Hemsley Post. 635 00:42:13,620 --> 00:42:15,258 No, it's not true! 636 00:42:15,460 --> 00:42:17,337 Debbie, he confessed! 637 00:42:17,540 --> 00:42:19,576 Although you are right, It's not true. 638 00:42:19,780 --> 00:42:22,340 He lied to protect you. 639 00:42:23,100 --> 00:42:27,139 Those glasses he wears were found next to Mr. Post's body, 640 00:42:27,340 --> 00:42:30,298 Of course I changed the mount to adapt it to your crystals, 641 00:42:30,500 --> 00:42:32,855 The ones I wore were plastic. 642 00:42:33,060 --> 00:42:34,698 Those are the glasses what I was wearing 643 00:42:34,900 --> 00:42:36,379 when he greeted me in the lobby. 644 00:42:37,740 --> 00:42:40,413 I'm sorry I cheated on you but I had to make sure 645 00:42:40,620 --> 00:42:43,339 before making the determination to accuse someone. 646 00:42:45,060 --> 00:42:47,574 I was worried about the glasses. 647 00:42:47,780 --> 00:42:50,897 I didn't remember where he had left them. 648 00:42:51,980 --> 00:42:53,891 Mrs. Fletcher, I... 649 00:42:55,660 --> 00:42:58,254 I didn't want to kill him. It was an accident. 650 00:42:58,460 --> 00:43:02,738 Why don't you start at the beginning? Maybe I can help her. 651 00:43:03,620 --> 00:43:07,295 Frank sent his novel to Post, the original. 652 00:43:08,900 --> 00:43:12,859 We later found out that he published his novel about Vietnam. 653 00:43:13,060 --> 00:43:16,177 - Frank got upset... - And you wanted to help Frank. 654 00:43:16,820 --> 00:43:19,254 Yes, and I would do anything for him. 655 00:43:20,700 --> 00:43:24,215 I had the opportunity to recover his novel. 656 00:43:26,220 --> 00:43:28,529 Mr. Post saw how interested I was 657 00:43:28,740 --> 00:43:31,254 by other writers in the hall, 658 00:43:32,180 --> 00:43:33,852 and he approached me. 659 00:43:35,900 --> 00:43:38,812 He told me that someone had talked about my novel. 660 00:43:40,300 --> 00:43:43,656 He asked me to come up to his room after the party 661 00:43:43,860 --> 00:43:46,135 to talk about my future. 662 00:43:47,380 --> 00:43:49,257 I knew what was proposed, 663 00:43:49,460 --> 00:43:52,657 but I wasn't sure of what I was going to do: 664 00:43:53,500 --> 00:43:55,297 Would you talk to him 665 00:43:56,060 --> 00:43:58,858 or I would take the manuscript and would he run away? 666 00:44:00,380 --> 00:44:02,894 I was not prepared for what happened there. 667 00:44:05,500 --> 00:44:06,649 It was an animal. 668 00:44:11,180 --> 00:44:14,456 He should have taken Horace's umbrella by mistake, 669 00:44:14,660 --> 00:44:16,252 after the party. 670 00:44:19,580 --> 00:44:22,811 I didn't want to kill him, It was an accident. 671 00:44:23,020 --> 00:44:26,330 And then he picked up the briefcase with the manuscript and gave it to Frank. 672 00:44:26,540 --> 00:44:29,976 Yes, he had plagiarized Frank's novel almost word for word. 673 00:44:31,540 --> 00:44:33,974 I have to surrender To the police, Mrs. Fletcher, 674 00:44:34,180 --> 00:44:36,091 I can't leave Let Frank lie for me. 675 00:44:36,300 --> 00:44:39,133 Debbie, tell the police what happened 676 00:44:39,340 --> 00:44:41,934 I think it's a case of self-defense. 677 00:44:43,540 --> 00:44:44,973 Do you believe me? 678 00:44:45,780 --> 00:44:50,490 I do, and so does a jury if they have to judge her. 679 00:45:02,940 --> 00:45:06,410 Horace, you can't leave halfway of a speech and even less having won. 680 00:45:06,620 --> 00:45:09,009 Yes I can, precisely because I just won. 681 00:45:09,220 --> 00:45:12,895 Have you seen what vulgar trophies? Brass and wood cannot be pawned. 682 00:45:13,100 --> 00:45:16,888 - I think I'll keep mine. - You are a very conservative woman. 683 00:45:17,100 --> 00:45:20,058 Now what I need is some cigarettes and a drink. 684 00:45:20,260 --> 00:45:23,252 - Let's get out of here. - I know I've told you a thousand times, 685 00:45:23,460 --> 00:45:25,735 but you're going to have to do something to quit drinking. 686 00:45:25,940 --> 00:45:26,929 Are you telling me to leave her? 687 00:45:27,140 --> 00:45:29,256 It would be like taking away gasoline to a racing car. 688 00:45:30,180 --> 00:45:31,772 Do you need something? 689 00:45:39,420 --> 00:45:43,015 And you should also think in quitting tobacco.