1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:04,422 --> 00:00:07,926 (sweeping dramatic music) 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:32,909 --> 00:00:35,745 (romantic music) 5 00:01:14,534 --> 00:01:15,535 - Impact. 6 00:01:16,536 --> 00:01:19,664 The force with which two lives come together. 7 00:01:19,747 --> 00:01:23,376 Sometimes for good, sometimes for evil. 8 00:01:24,502 --> 00:01:29,507 (banging gavel) (angry conversing) 9 00:01:34,470 --> 00:01:35,680 - Call Mrs. Williams. 10 00:01:35,763 --> 00:01:38,683 Tell her to be ready in about an hour and I'll pick her up. 11 00:01:38,766 --> 00:01:40,184 You phone Sam Rapel and see if those papers 12 00:01:40,268 --> 00:01:41,686 are on the way over from the executive. 13 00:01:41,769 --> 00:01:42,604 - Yes, Walt. 14 00:01:50,612 --> 00:01:52,905 - Well Mr. Darcy, what's the score? Nine to nothing? 15 00:01:52,989 --> 00:01:54,407 - I'm afraid it is, Walt. 16 00:01:54,490 --> 00:01:56,451 If you think you can persuade them to change their minds, 17 00:01:56,534 --> 00:01:57,952 go right ahead. 18 00:01:58,036 --> 00:02:00,413 - Gentlemen, I never interfere in stock issues, 19 00:02:00,496 --> 00:02:02,373 dividends, or anything else in your department. 20 00:02:02,457 --> 00:02:04,584 I must run my department with no interference. 21 00:02:04,667 --> 00:02:06,419 Either I know why and when, 22 00:02:06,502 --> 00:02:09,380 I need more factory space or you need another boy, 23 00:02:09,464 --> 00:02:11,382 and that's all right with me too, 24 00:02:11,466 --> 00:02:12,759 because I can take these plants 25 00:02:12,842 --> 00:02:15,762 and pick my own spot in the motor production field. 26 00:02:15,845 --> 00:02:17,680 You won't have to worry so much about dividends. 27 00:02:17,764 --> 00:02:18,765 There won't be many. 28 00:02:18,848 --> 00:02:19,682 (angry discussion) - Hold on! 29 00:02:21,559 --> 00:02:25,980 - I'm sure none of us want to lose Walt, or our dividends. 30 00:02:26,064 --> 00:02:28,149 What do you say we take another vote? 31 00:02:28,232 --> 00:02:29,317 (angry discussion) 32 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:31,194 - All in favor buying the three new factories, 33 00:02:31,277 --> 00:02:32,278 signify by saying aye. 34 00:02:32,362 --> 00:02:33,988 - Aye. - Aye. 35 00:02:34,072 --> 00:02:34,947 - Aye. - Aye. 36 00:02:35,031 --> 00:02:36,699 - Aye. - Aye. 37 00:02:36,783 --> 00:02:38,576 - Aye. - Aye. 38 00:02:38,660 --> 00:02:39,410 - Aye. 39 00:02:39,494 --> 00:02:42,163 - An unanimous vote. Congratulations, Walt. 40 00:02:42,246 --> 00:02:44,207 - Congratulate the board. The other one is. 41 00:02:44,290 --> 00:02:45,124 - Williams. 42 00:02:45,208 --> 00:02:46,834 If these factories are so valuable, 43 00:02:46,918 --> 00:02:49,837 that other companies would jumping the chance to get them, 44 00:02:49,921 --> 00:02:52,048 how do you know that you can buy them at the price 45 00:02:52,131 --> 00:02:53,716 you quoted us? 46 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:56,678 - How do I know? I bought them this morning. 47 00:02:56,761 --> 00:03:00,515 (angry discussion) 48 00:03:00,598 --> 00:03:03,393 Della, I was asked to rush this up for Mr. Williams. 49 00:03:03,476 --> 00:03:05,395 - Get my wife, Della. 50 00:03:05,478 --> 00:03:07,230 - Your maid said she'd gone to the dentist. 51 00:03:07,313 --> 00:03:08,773 I gave her the message. 52 00:03:08,856 --> 00:03:09,857 - Oh fine. 53 00:03:09,941 --> 00:03:10,942 - Oh, this just came. 54 00:03:11,025 --> 00:03:12,735 - Thank you. 55 00:03:12,819 --> 00:03:13,861 What about those papers? 56 00:03:13,945 --> 00:03:15,738 - They're here. Burke's checking them now. 57 00:03:15,822 --> 00:03:20,827 - Good. 58 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:35,800 - Congratulations Walt. Take a look at clause four. 59 00:03:35,883 --> 00:03:37,593 Those provisions haven't been clarified yet. 60 00:03:37,677 --> 00:03:38,511 - Oh no? 61 00:03:41,347 --> 00:03:42,682 I want to leave for Tahoe right away. 62 00:03:42,765 --> 00:03:44,016 Get Judge during on the phone. Will you? 63 00:03:44,100 --> 00:03:45,184 Nevermind. 64 00:03:45,268 --> 00:03:47,770 I can get faster action if I run out to San Rafael myself 65 00:03:47,854 --> 00:03:49,564 and stick with 'em till I write. 66 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:50,732 (buzzer sounds) 67 00:03:50,815 --> 00:03:51,607 Yeah? 68 00:03:51,691 --> 00:03:53,109 - Mrs. Williams on three. 69 00:03:53,192 --> 00:03:55,570 - Oh, put the blueprints of that new diesel in, will you? 70 00:03:55,653 --> 00:03:56,988 I want Jackson to see them. 71 00:03:59,407 --> 00:04:00,658 Right. That's just... 72 00:04:00,742 --> 00:04:02,118 I'm afraid now we won't be able to leave 73 00:04:02,201 --> 00:04:03,536 till about five o'clock. 74 00:04:05,538 --> 00:04:09,250 What? You're not going with me? 75 00:04:09,333 --> 00:04:10,668 but I counted on it. 76 00:04:10,752 --> 00:04:12,837 - But I thought as soon as Dr. Harris took care 77 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:15,173 of whatever it was, I'd feel better. 78 00:04:15,256 --> 00:04:16,382 I don't. 79 00:04:16,466 --> 00:04:18,384 Stupid things still aches and I certainly 80 00:04:18,468 --> 00:04:20,887 wouldn't be a very desirable driving companion. 81 00:04:22,722 --> 00:04:24,223 No, seriously darling. 82 00:04:24,307 --> 00:04:27,435 You run along and buy your little factories and hurry home. 83 00:04:27,518 --> 00:04:29,145 I'll send your bag to the office. 84 00:04:29,228 --> 00:04:31,981 - And cheap me out of my goodbye kiss? Not a chance. 85 00:04:32,064 --> 00:04:34,567 I've got to drive over to San Rafael. 86 00:04:34,650 --> 00:04:35,777 I'll stop on the way. 87 00:04:37,361 --> 00:04:38,196 Lovely. 88 00:04:39,572 --> 00:04:40,406 Bye dear. 89 00:04:49,499 --> 00:04:52,668 (piano music playing) 90 00:04:55,004 --> 00:04:57,340 (whistling) 91 00:05:04,263 --> 00:05:07,308 - How do you expect me to whistle through a toothache? 92 00:05:17,235 --> 00:05:20,196 - Mm. Nothing in the whole world 93 00:05:20,279 --> 00:05:22,198 smells as sweet as you do, Duchess. 94 00:05:22,281 --> 00:05:23,574 - Certainly don't feel sweet. 95 00:05:23,658 --> 00:05:26,035 I'm as grouchy as an old bear. 96 00:05:26,118 --> 00:05:27,203 - Well, old Doc Williams 97 00:05:27,286 --> 00:05:29,330 can give you something to fix that. 98 00:05:29,413 --> 00:05:30,289 Close your eyes. 99 00:05:31,374 --> 00:05:32,208 Relax a minute. 100 00:05:34,585 --> 00:05:36,879 Take a look at that and see if you don't feel better. 101 00:05:38,548 --> 00:05:41,926 - Oh, Walt! Oh darling, it's beautiful! 102 00:05:44,971 --> 00:05:47,723 (romantic music) 103 00:05:54,522 --> 00:05:56,774 - Not bad. Not bad at all. 104 00:05:56,858 --> 00:06:00,319 You know, to quote my wife, I like monograms on things. 105 00:06:00,403 --> 00:06:02,530 It shows they belong to me. End quote. 106 00:06:02,613 --> 00:06:05,283 - When did your wife say such a thing, Mr. Williams? 107 00:06:05,366 --> 00:06:08,202 - About six years ago when I married her, 108 00:06:08,286 --> 00:06:10,955 she gave me the first monogram shirts I ever owned. 109 00:06:11,038 --> 00:06:13,457 Those were the words on the card. I still have it. 110 00:06:13,541 --> 00:06:15,209 - I certainly hope your board of directors 111 00:06:15,293 --> 00:06:17,670 never discovers what a softy you are. 112 00:06:17,753 --> 00:06:22,633 - They won't, don't worry. I have only one vulnerable spot. 113 00:06:22,717 --> 00:06:24,760 - What really happened this morning? 114 00:06:24,844 --> 00:06:26,888 All I got out of Della was that you stalked out 115 00:06:26,971 --> 00:06:28,306 of the office with blood in your eye, 116 00:06:28,389 --> 00:06:31,392 and were back in no time with canary feathers in your mouth. 117 00:06:32,226 --> 00:06:34,103 - Oh, I clip those birds' wings, 118 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:37,148 but short, no one's gonna vote me down, Sweet. 119 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:39,108 Not when I know I'm right. 120 00:06:39,191 --> 00:06:42,320 - But how did you convince the board of that so quickly? 121 00:06:42,403 --> 00:06:46,032 - With subtle hints and easy persuasion. 122 00:06:47,116 --> 00:06:47,950 Like this. 123 00:06:48,868 --> 00:06:49,994 Either I get what I want, 124 00:06:50,077 --> 00:06:52,455 or you get yourself another boy, 125 00:06:52,538 --> 00:06:53,831 and that's all right with me too. 126 00:06:53,915 --> 00:06:56,125 (flower vase smashing on the floor) 127 00:06:56,208 --> 00:06:59,086 - Walter! 128 00:06:59,170 --> 00:07:01,589 - What a clumsy ox. I'm sorry, precious. 129 00:07:01,672 --> 00:07:03,466 Oh, please, sweet. Don't be so upset. 130 00:07:03,549 --> 00:07:08,554 - (laughing) Oh, if you could have seen your face. 131 00:07:10,681 --> 00:07:13,935 Oh don't bother dear, Su Lin will take care of that. 132 00:07:14,018 --> 00:07:16,687 - Not exactly a good prescription for nerves. 133 00:07:16,771 --> 00:07:18,189 - You know you're wrong Dr. Williams? 134 00:07:18,272 --> 00:07:19,857 The way I feel now, a good cat nap 135 00:07:19,941 --> 00:07:22,318 will probably make a new woman out of me. 136 00:07:22,401 --> 00:07:24,028 It's not going to make you too late? 137 00:07:24,111 --> 00:07:24,862 - Yes. 138 00:07:24,946 --> 00:07:26,906 - But I'm sure that by five o'clock I'll... 139 00:07:26,989 --> 00:07:27,740 - Swell. 140 00:07:27,823 --> 00:07:29,533 I'll run over to San Rafael and get things ironed out 141 00:07:29,617 --> 00:07:31,953 and be back for you by five on the nose. 142 00:07:32,036 --> 00:07:35,373 - Darling, wait! That's perfectly silly. 143 00:07:35,456 --> 00:07:37,708 I'll take a taxi cab and meet you in Sausalito. 144 00:07:37,792 --> 00:07:39,961 There's a drug store on a corner opposite the square. 145 00:07:40,044 --> 00:07:41,045 I'll be there at five o'clock, 146 00:07:41,128 --> 00:07:42,964 and we can go straight on up to Tahoe. 147 00:07:43,047 --> 00:07:44,966 That'll save you all that late afternoon traffic 148 00:07:45,049 --> 00:07:47,510 and all that time it'll take to come and pick me up. 149 00:07:47,593 --> 00:07:49,887 - Smart woman, my wife. Thinks of everything. 150 00:07:54,517 --> 00:07:55,726 - Where's your bag, honey? 151 00:07:55,810 --> 00:07:58,354 - Oh, Su Lin still has some things to press for me. 152 00:08:00,064 --> 00:08:01,941 - Sure you don't mind taking a taxi? 153 00:08:02,024 --> 00:08:03,609 - Very sure. 154 00:08:03,693 --> 00:08:05,152 - Sweet dreams, Duchess. 155 00:08:08,531 --> 00:08:11,283 See you at five. Gotta get going. 156 00:08:12,451 --> 00:08:13,285 Bye, hon. 157 00:08:25,923 --> 00:08:28,592 (pensive music) 158 00:09:06,797 --> 00:09:11,052 - Long distance? On Berkeley 79721. 159 00:09:16,891 --> 00:09:20,394 - Hello? Ah, hiya, beautiful. 160 00:09:47,171 --> 00:09:49,590 Here. Don't forget, turn this stuff over 161 00:09:49,673 --> 00:09:51,842 to a bellboy at the airport hotel in Oakland. 162 00:09:51,926 --> 00:09:53,344 Tell him to hold it for Jack Burns. 163 00:09:53,427 --> 00:09:55,262 - Jack Burns, the airport hotel. 164 00:09:55,346 --> 00:09:56,764 - That's right. I'll be checking in later. 165 00:09:56,847 --> 00:09:57,848 What do I owe you? 166 00:09:57,932 --> 00:09:59,225 A buck 15 to here. 167 00:09:59,308 --> 00:10:01,602 All this stuff, back to Oakland... 168 00:10:01,685 --> 00:10:03,729 - Yeah. Yeah. Buy yourself a new... 169 00:10:03,813 --> 00:10:04,605 - Thanks. 170 00:10:25,417 --> 00:10:27,753 (boat horn) 171 00:10:54,572 --> 00:10:57,199 - Hey, where's that new woman who was gonna meet me? 172 00:10:57,283 --> 00:10:58,909 It's after five o'clock. 173 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:04,915 Oh gee. Yeah, so sure you are gonna be okay? 174 00:11:06,292 --> 00:11:08,711 Maybe you better get yourself another dentist, huh? 175 00:11:09,712 --> 00:11:11,755 Of course, I understand honey. Of course. 176 00:11:11,839 --> 00:11:13,549 Just to prove it to you, I'm coming right on home. 177 00:11:13,632 --> 00:11:16,760 - No, I You really mustn't darling. 178 00:11:16,844 --> 00:11:19,430 I, I'm going to be perfectly all right. Really. 179 00:11:19,513 --> 00:11:22,308 And besides... - Besides what? 180 00:11:22,391 --> 00:11:25,519 - Well, I've done something you're not going to like, 181 00:11:25,603 --> 00:11:27,897 you remember Aunt Margaret back in Illinois? 182 00:11:27,980 --> 00:11:29,440 - You mean the old gal in Evanston? 183 00:11:29,523 --> 00:11:31,442 I'm way ahead of you. How much? 184 00:11:31,525 --> 00:11:33,110 - Well, it isn't money this time. 185 00:11:33,194 --> 00:11:34,987 It's, it's another relative. 186 00:11:35,070 --> 00:11:36,906 Her favorite nephew, Jim Torrence. 187 00:11:36,989 --> 00:11:40,201 All of a sudden right out of the blue just after you left, 188 00:11:40,284 --> 00:11:41,410 he telephone me from Berkeley. 189 00:11:41,493 --> 00:11:43,913 - Okay, shall I'll see him when I get back. 190 00:11:43,996 --> 00:11:46,624 - Well, you don't understand dear. 191 00:11:46,707 --> 00:11:48,250 You are going to see him right away. 192 00:11:48,334 --> 00:11:49,501 - I'm what? 193 00:11:49,585 --> 00:11:51,420 - Well, all he seemed to want was to be able 194 00:11:51,503 --> 00:11:52,796 to get back to Illinois. So... 195 00:11:52,880 --> 00:11:54,798 - So you buy him a ticket, that's easy. 196 00:11:54,882 --> 00:11:56,800 - Well, it isn't. I, I offered to, 197 00:11:56,884 --> 00:12:00,221 but he got huffy and said he didn't want any handouts, 198 00:12:00,304 --> 00:12:02,264 and well, without thinking, 199 00:12:02,348 --> 00:12:04,516 I told him we'd pick him up and give him a lift 200 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:05,935 as far as Denver. 201 00:12:06,018 --> 00:12:09,188 - I won't say I'm getting exactly an even trade for you, 202 00:12:09,271 --> 00:12:11,941 but where do I find this guy? 203 00:12:12,024 --> 00:12:13,442 - Well, he should be there right now. 204 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:15,778 I told him to be on the lookout for a cream colored roadster 205 00:12:15,861 --> 00:12:17,404 just in case we fail to recognize 206 00:12:17,488 --> 00:12:19,114 one another after all these years. 207 00:12:19,198 --> 00:12:23,369 Darling, you're such a lamb. You sure you forgive me? 208 00:12:23,452 --> 00:12:26,997 - What do you think? Well, I better run along 209 00:12:27,081 --> 00:12:29,750 or cousin Jim might get nervous. Take it easy, Sweet. 210 00:12:29,833 --> 00:12:31,418 And miss me. Will you? 211 00:12:31,502 --> 00:12:32,753 - I do already. 212 00:12:33,629 --> 00:12:38,092 Don't drive fast, and please take care of yourself. 213 00:12:38,175 --> 00:12:39,009 Softy. 214 00:12:40,219 --> 00:12:41,053 Bye. 215 00:12:51,563 --> 00:12:53,148 - Hello, Della? 216 00:12:53,232 --> 00:12:55,067 Yeah, Mrs. Williams wasn't able to go with me, 217 00:12:55,150 --> 00:12:56,485 now while I'm gone you see that 218 00:12:56,568 --> 00:12:58,237 she gets her roses every morning? 219 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:00,197 That's right. 220 00:13:00,281 --> 00:13:03,450 But this time on all the cards, put "love from Softy." 221 00:13:04,702 --> 00:13:07,454 Yeah. S-O-F-T-Y. 222 00:13:23,929 --> 00:13:24,763 Hello. 223 00:13:26,932 --> 00:13:28,809 You must be Jim Torrence. 224 00:13:28,892 --> 00:13:30,728 - Yeah, that's me. 225 00:13:30,811 --> 00:13:32,688 - I'm Walt Williams. Hiya, Jim. 226 00:13:32,771 --> 00:13:35,149 - Hi. Where's Irene? 227 00:13:35,232 --> 00:13:38,444 - Oh, she's a little under the weather at the last minute. 228 00:13:38,527 --> 00:13:39,361 Worse luck. 229 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:41,822 - Oh, that's too bad. 230 00:13:41,905 --> 00:13:44,199 I was hoping I'd see her. 231 00:13:44,283 --> 00:13:48,537 - Yeah, I'm disappointed too. Where's your luggage? 232 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,831 - Oh, I'm wearing it. Less trouble that way. 233 00:13:56,253 --> 00:13:59,340 (car engine revving) 234 00:14:03,510 --> 00:14:05,971 - Irene tells me you're heading for Illinois. 235 00:14:06,055 --> 00:14:06,889 - Yeah. 236 00:14:09,391 --> 00:14:11,018 - Going been a little rough, huh? 237 00:14:12,102 --> 00:14:15,272 - I haven't exactly been worried about my income tax. 238 00:14:16,273 --> 00:14:17,524 What's your line, Jim? 239 00:14:18,442 --> 00:14:22,738 - Oh, I guess I'm a better salesman than anything else. 240 00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:25,324 - Hmm. You know, I can give you a couple letters 241 00:14:25,407 --> 00:14:28,327 when you get back to Chicago. It might help you. 242 00:14:28,410 --> 00:14:31,705 - It's fine. But laying with the top brass never hurts. 243 00:14:32,748 --> 00:14:34,583 - What outfit were you with? 244 00:14:34,666 --> 00:14:35,793 - Patton's third army. 245 00:14:37,252 --> 00:14:38,629 - How was it? 246 00:14:38,712 --> 00:14:39,546 - Rough. 247 00:14:40,381 --> 00:14:42,966 Except for the time in Italy. I kinda liked it there. 248 00:14:44,635 --> 00:14:46,470 - Patton's outfit never got to Italy. 249 00:14:50,057 --> 00:14:51,558 - Of course. 250 00:14:51,642 --> 00:14:53,769 Most civilians never know or care, 251 00:14:53,852 --> 00:14:56,814 and I, I figured you didn't either. 252 00:14:56,897 --> 00:14:58,399 - Well I fooled you that time. 253 00:15:12,913 --> 00:15:15,707 Our last chance to chow for a while. How about it? 254 00:15:15,791 --> 00:15:16,542 - No thanks. 255 00:15:16,625 --> 00:15:19,044 I grabbed a hamburger while I was waiting for you. 256 00:15:19,128 --> 00:15:20,629 I can still taste the harness. 257 00:15:25,217 --> 00:15:26,427 - Sure you won't change your mind? 258 00:15:26,510 --> 00:15:28,345 - No. I'm gonna grab little shut eye. 259 00:15:36,395 --> 00:15:37,563 - Chicken sandwich and a Coke. 260 00:15:37,646 --> 00:15:39,189 - One chicken sandwich. 261 00:15:39,273 --> 00:15:40,691 - Chicken sandwich coming up. 262 00:15:47,322 --> 00:15:48,657 - Gimme change for a dollar, will you? 263 00:15:48,740 --> 00:15:49,575 - Yes Sir. 264 00:15:57,875 --> 00:15:58,876 - Thank you. 265 00:16:06,884 --> 00:16:09,553 - San Francisco. Klondike 26714. 266 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:14,475 (phone ringing) 267 00:16:36,663 --> 00:16:40,792 - Klondike 26714 does not answer. 268 00:16:40,876 --> 00:16:45,255 - Oh, well try Sutter 12599 please. 269 00:16:47,716 --> 00:16:51,261 - Bayview Apartments. Oh, yes, Mr. Williams. 270 00:16:51,345 --> 00:16:53,555 No, your maid isn't there tonight, sir. 271 00:16:53,639 --> 00:16:55,724 She said Mrs. Williams was taking something 272 00:16:55,807 --> 00:16:59,269 to make her sleep and wasn't to be disturbed, but perhaps... 273 00:16:59,353 --> 00:17:00,229 - No, no. Don't disturb her. 274 00:17:00,312 --> 00:17:02,689 Just leave a message that I won't forget about 275 00:17:02,773 --> 00:17:04,983 a certain problem. 276 00:17:09,655 --> 00:17:11,114 - I think I have it, sir. 277 00:17:11,198 --> 00:17:15,077 You want her to forget all about a certain problem. 278 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:18,497 Softy? Is that S-O-F-T-Y Sir? 279 00:17:19,540 --> 00:17:23,210 Softy is going to take care of it thoroughly. Is that all? 280 00:17:23,293 --> 00:17:25,712 - Yes. That's all she'll understand. 281 00:17:27,005 --> 00:17:29,841 Be sure she gets it the first thing in the morning, right. 282 00:17:45,190 --> 00:17:48,110 (suspicious music) 283 00:18:45,709 --> 00:18:46,543 - Oh, hi. 284 00:18:47,544 --> 00:18:49,087 It's been so long since I've been behind the wheel 285 00:18:49,171 --> 00:18:50,797 of anything but a caterpillar or a jeep, 286 00:18:50,881 --> 00:18:53,634 I had to find out what a real buggy feels like. 287 00:18:53,717 --> 00:18:54,926 - Why don't you drive for a while? 288 00:18:55,010 --> 00:18:55,761 - That's swell. 289 00:18:55,844 --> 00:18:57,304 - Nothing'd suit me better. 290 00:19:13,487 --> 00:19:16,239 (alarming music) 291 00:19:29,336 --> 00:19:33,173 - Tell me, Irene still got that little scar on her cheek? 292 00:19:33,256 --> 00:19:36,927 - The one she got from the fall? Yeah. 293 00:19:37,010 --> 00:19:38,637 You can hardly see it now though. 294 00:19:39,596 --> 00:19:41,973 How'd you know about that? She just got it last summer. 295 00:19:42,057 --> 00:19:44,393 Thought you said you hadn't seen her for years? 296 00:19:45,602 --> 00:19:50,148 Oh, from Aunt Margaret, of course. How else? 297 00:19:50,232 --> 00:19:52,484 She always sends me the news and the letters. 298 00:20:13,755 --> 00:20:15,132 - I guess your Aunt Margaret 299 00:20:15,215 --> 00:20:17,134 will be pretty happy to see you. 300 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:19,594 Irene says you're the favorite nephew. 301 00:20:22,097 --> 00:20:23,140 - I'm afraid my lovely cousin 302 00:20:23,223 --> 00:20:25,559 was just giving me a buildup for your benefit. 303 00:20:26,685 --> 00:20:27,894 - You don't know, Irene. 304 00:20:29,187 --> 00:20:30,021 - Maybe not. 305 00:20:36,737 --> 00:20:39,740 (suspenseful music) 306 00:20:59,301 --> 00:21:00,510 - What's the matter? 307 00:21:00,594 --> 00:21:01,803 - I think we got a flat. 308 00:21:15,442 --> 00:21:16,902 - Yeah, that is a flounder. 309 00:21:20,739 --> 00:21:22,199 - Oh, well let's get to work. 310 00:21:25,911 --> 00:21:29,623 Hey, look out there, young fella. It's quite a drop. 311 00:21:53,855 --> 00:21:55,774 - You got a flashlight? 312 00:21:55,857 --> 00:21:58,860 I think I have. Get the jack, I'll take a look. 313 00:22:10,664 --> 00:22:13,250 - Did you find it? - Yeah. 314 00:22:15,126 --> 00:22:16,461 It won't be long now. 315 00:22:43,363 --> 00:22:44,322 (train whistling) 316 00:22:44,406 --> 00:22:45,615 Come on, let's get going. 317 00:22:45,699 --> 00:22:46,783 - Wait a minute. 318 00:22:47,701 --> 00:22:49,244 Did one of your cuff links fall out? 319 00:22:49,327 --> 00:22:50,161 - Huh? 320 00:22:51,621 --> 00:22:52,956 - Oh, something dropped. 321 00:22:53,039 --> 00:22:56,126 I, I heard it fall right down there at your feet. 322 00:22:56,209 --> 00:22:57,043 - Oh. 323 00:23:01,256 --> 00:23:03,049 - It must have rolled under the car. 324 00:23:16,062 --> 00:23:17,272 - Irene and me, sucker! 325 00:23:19,649 --> 00:23:22,402 (shocking music) 326 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:26,156 (train whistling) 327 00:23:31,995 --> 00:23:32,829 - Hello!? 328 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:40,670 Need a hand? 329 00:23:40,754 --> 00:23:42,714 - No, no, I'm all set now. 330 00:23:43,590 --> 00:23:45,091 - Okay. Goodnight. 331 00:24:09,366 --> 00:24:12,118 (dramatic music) 332 00:24:40,021 --> 00:24:40,855 - Keys. 333 00:24:43,149 --> 00:24:45,986 (music continues) 334 00:25:31,740 --> 00:25:33,491 - Need any help, Bub? 335 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:51,801 That guy must be crazy. 336 00:25:53,845 --> 00:25:56,598 (shocking music) 337 00:26:25,752 --> 00:26:27,087 - Now in case my husband should be late, 338 00:26:27,170 --> 00:26:31,216 and have to rush for his plane, this will be taken care of. 339 00:26:31,299 --> 00:26:33,468 - Mr. and Mrs. Burns, 302. 340 00:26:56,533 --> 00:26:59,327 (dramatic music) (train whistling) 341 00:26:59,410 --> 00:27:01,246 - "Irene and me", sucker. 342 00:27:01,329 --> 00:27:03,164 "Irene and me" sucker! 343 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:19,139 - take care of yourself. Softy, Softy. 344 00:27:30,233 --> 00:27:32,819 (gentle music) 345 00:28:16,487 --> 00:28:19,324 (music continues) 346 00:29:07,956 --> 00:29:10,959 (typewriter typing) 347 00:29:47,370 --> 00:29:48,454 - Young lady. 348 00:29:49,289 --> 00:29:50,039 - Excuse me. 349 00:29:50,123 --> 00:29:52,333 - I want to see Mrs. Walter Williams. 350 00:29:52,417 --> 00:29:55,378 - I'm sorry sir, but she left orders not to be disturbed. 351 00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:56,546 - I'm sorry, too. 352 00:29:57,755 --> 00:29:59,841 Lieutenant Quincy, the police department. 353 00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:08,349 (phone ringing) 354 00:30:36,753 --> 00:30:39,714 - Hello? I thought I left orders not to be dis- 355 00:30:42,759 --> 00:30:45,553 Oh, I see. Ask him to come up, please. 356 00:31:14,957 --> 00:31:17,460 (door buzzes) 357 00:31:45,738 --> 00:31:46,489 - Yes? 358 00:31:46,572 --> 00:31:49,325 - I'm Lieutenant Quincy with the police department. 359 00:31:49,409 --> 00:31:51,285 I'm sorry to disturb you at this hour. 360 00:31:53,454 --> 00:31:55,081 May I come in? 361 00:31:55,164 --> 00:31:55,998 - Of course. 362 00:32:06,300 --> 00:32:07,760 - Well, Lieutenant? 363 00:32:07,844 --> 00:32:11,472 - Did your husband go on a motor trip late this afternoon? 364 00:32:11,556 --> 00:32:14,016 - Why, yes. He went to Denver on business. Why? 365 00:32:14,100 --> 00:32:16,269 Was he driving a Packard Roadster? 366 00:32:17,520 --> 00:32:18,354 - Yes. 367 00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:22,483 Is is anything wrong? 368 00:32:22,567 --> 00:32:25,862 - I'm afraid there is. Would you sit down? 369 00:32:25,945 --> 00:32:29,740 - Has, has something happened to my husband? 370 00:32:30,616 --> 00:32:31,659 - Yes, Mrs. Williams. 371 00:32:33,911 --> 00:32:35,037 - He's dead, isn't he? 372 00:32:36,289 --> 00:32:37,123 - Yes. 373 00:32:38,374 --> 00:32:41,669 - Oh Walt, I knew something like this would happen. 374 00:32:43,045 --> 00:32:46,132 I begged him time and again, not to pick up hitchhikers. 375 00:32:46,215 --> 00:32:48,551 - But it wasn't a hitchhiker, Mrs. Williams. 376 00:32:48,634 --> 00:32:50,470 It was just an accident. 377 00:32:50,553 --> 00:32:53,306 He ran into a truck, A gasoline truck. 378 00:32:54,807 --> 00:32:57,977 - You mean there was fire? 379 00:32:58,060 --> 00:33:00,313 - He must have been driving pretty fast. 380 00:33:00,396 --> 00:33:03,149 I don't think he felt anything after the crash. 381 00:33:08,988 --> 00:33:13,242 - If there's nothing more you need me for, lieutenant. I... 382 00:33:13,326 --> 00:33:14,827 - I, I think I understand. 383 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:17,663 And may I say you've taken this 384 00:33:17,747 --> 00:33:19,457 with a great deal of courage. 385 00:33:20,458 --> 00:33:21,709 Goodnight, Mrs. Williams. 386 00:33:34,889 --> 00:33:38,976 - Take care of yourself. Softy...Softy... 387 00:33:51,280 --> 00:33:52,448 - Ready? Yeah. 388 00:33:53,866 --> 00:33:55,576 That Williams must have been quite a guy. 389 00:33:55,660 --> 00:33:57,078 - Yeah. He went to work for Universal Motors 390 00:33:57,161 --> 00:33:58,746 as a sheet metal worker. 391 00:33:58,829 --> 00:34:01,374 Less than 10 years. He's their top production man. 392 00:34:01,457 --> 00:34:03,417 - Well he sure went out in a blaze of glory. 393 00:34:03,501 --> 00:34:05,002 - Yeah. Ah, let's go. 394 00:34:28,609 --> 00:34:33,614 - Softy...Softy...Softy... - Irene and me, sucker. 395 00:34:40,413 --> 00:34:43,165 (shocking music) 396 00:34:58,889 --> 00:35:00,850 - Well, could Mr. Perez have taken a later plane 397 00:35:00,933 --> 00:35:03,060 and still make connections for Mexico City? 398 00:35:06,606 --> 00:35:07,440 I see. 399 00:35:09,942 --> 00:35:10,693 (knocking on door) 400 00:35:10,776 --> 00:35:11,527 - Yes? 401 00:35:11,611 --> 00:35:13,279 - It is some telegrams for Thai Thai. 402 00:35:14,822 --> 00:35:17,074 - Just put them under the door, Su Lin. 403 00:35:23,748 --> 00:35:25,374 Please, Thai Thai. A policeman Quincy, 404 00:35:25,458 --> 00:35:27,460 most anxious to see you. 405 00:35:29,503 --> 00:35:31,672 - Ask him to wait, Su Lin. 406 00:35:52,318 --> 00:35:55,571 - Mrs. Williams will see you presently. 407 00:35:56,614 --> 00:35:57,698 Wait, please. 408 00:36:00,660 --> 00:36:03,162 (door buzzes) 409 00:36:08,250 --> 00:36:09,585 - Flowers for Mrs. Walter Williams. 410 00:36:09,669 --> 00:36:10,670 - Thank you. 411 00:36:21,138 --> 00:36:24,809 - Roses like Mr. Williams always sending when he is away. 412 00:36:24,892 --> 00:36:26,936 - You seem to have been very fond of Mr. Williams. 413 00:36:27,019 --> 00:36:30,064 - Su Lin is honored to have served him five years and he- 414 00:36:31,440 --> 00:36:33,609 - I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Lieutenant. 415 00:36:37,947 --> 00:36:39,532 - I wouldn't be disturbing you again 416 00:36:39,615 --> 00:36:41,325 if it wasn't necessary, 417 00:36:41,409 --> 00:36:43,244 and I would be keeping you but a moment. 418 00:36:43,327 --> 00:36:46,372 - You're being very considerate. Won't you sit down? 419 00:37:04,849 --> 00:37:08,269 - Everyone's been most thoughtful. 420 00:37:08,352 --> 00:37:09,729 - And why shouldn't they be? 421 00:37:13,232 --> 00:37:17,027 - Forgive me. I'm all right now. 422 00:37:18,863 --> 00:37:20,281 What was it Lieutenant? 423 00:37:20,364 --> 00:37:23,033 - The state police would like to have some information. 424 00:37:23,117 --> 00:37:24,910 They found some wavy skid marks 425 00:37:24,994 --> 00:37:26,746 for quite a distance on the road, 426 00:37:26,829 --> 00:37:30,166 as if the car had been out of control when it crashed. 427 00:37:30,249 --> 00:37:34,545 Tell me, was Mr. Williams a reckless driver? 428 00:37:34,628 --> 00:37:35,379 - Well, no. 429 00:37:35,463 --> 00:37:38,257 He, he was a fast driver, but certainly not reckless. 430 00:37:38,340 --> 00:37:43,095 - Well, was he, was he a heavy drinker? 431 00:37:43,179 --> 00:37:44,805 - Quite the contrary. 432 00:37:44,889 --> 00:37:46,807 - What about his health? 433 00:37:46,891 --> 00:37:48,517 Could he have had a heart attack, 434 00:37:48,601 --> 00:37:50,686 and lost consciousness before the accident? 435 00:37:51,896 --> 00:37:55,149 - Why? No. He, he was in perfect health, 436 00:37:55,232 --> 00:37:58,944 but he'd been working much too hard lately and, 437 00:37:59,028 --> 00:38:00,279 and was overtired. 438 00:38:01,655 --> 00:38:04,617 Perhaps he fell asleep at the wheel last night. 439 00:38:06,118 --> 00:38:07,578 Oh, poor darling. 440 00:38:09,914 --> 00:38:11,791 If only I've been able to go with him last night, 441 00:38:11,874 --> 00:38:13,250 he might still be alive. 442 00:38:13,334 --> 00:38:14,960 - Well, maybe so. And maybe not. 443 00:38:15,044 --> 00:38:17,213 You mustn't blame yourself, Mrs. Williams. 444 00:38:17,296 --> 00:38:19,799 Fate plays an important part in these matters. 445 00:38:20,758 --> 00:38:21,675 Your handkerchief. 446 00:38:45,658 --> 00:38:49,161 - When's the next train to San Francisco? 447 00:38:49,245 --> 00:38:50,454 - 10:00 AM tomorrow. 448 00:38:51,539 --> 00:38:54,041 - Are you sure there isn't one sooner? 449 00:38:54,124 --> 00:38:59,129 - No, I'm sorry. 450 00:39:33,080 --> 00:39:34,957 - We have a circuit now, Sir. 451 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,750 Evanston. 452 00:39:36,834 --> 00:39:39,712 Calling Mrs. Margaret Hubbard's residence in Evanston. 453 00:39:39,795 --> 00:39:40,671 One moment please. 454 00:39:41,922 --> 00:39:44,592 (phone ringing) 455 00:39:48,262 --> 00:39:50,806 - Hello? Mrs. Margaret Hubbard? 456 00:39:50,890 --> 00:39:52,057 - Yes. Who's this? 457 00:39:52,141 --> 00:39:52,933 - Long distance. 458 00:39:53,017 --> 00:39:54,560 I have a call from Mr. James Torrance. 459 00:39:57,146 --> 00:39:58,439 - Who? 460 00:39:58,522 --> 00:40:01,275 - Mr. James Torrence. 461 00:40:01,358 --> 00:40:03,485 - He's her nephew. Jim Torrence. 462 00:40:03,569 --> 00:40:06,322 - The call is for your nephew, Jim Torrence. 463 00:40:06,405 --> 00:40:07,573 - I haven't any nephew, 464 00:40:07,656 --> 00:40:10,492 and I don't know any Jim Torrence. 465 00:40:13,454 --> 00:40:15,080 - Sir. Mr. Hubbard says she... 466 00:40:15,164 --> 00:40:18,751 (alarming, dramatic music) 467 00:40:58,874 --> 00:41:00,960 (crying) 468 00:41:08,258 --> 00:41:12,137 - What's the matter, son? Looks like you need a doctor. 469 00:41:13,555 --> 00:41:14,932 - Doctor? 470 00:41:15,015 --> 00:41:15,849 - I can't leave the station, 471 00:41:15,933 --> 00:41:18,519 but all the vendors are just across the road there. 472 00:41:23,148 --> 00:41:25,484 - Doctor. - Think you can make it? 473 00:41:28,153 --> 00:41:30,614 - Yeah, I'll make it. 474 00:41:43,836 --> 00:41:45,921 - Now take it easy, man. 475 00:41:46,005 --> 00:41:47,506 There's some concussion there. 476 00:41:48,382 --> 00:41:50,384 You've gotta watch your step for a while. 477 00:42:08,944 --> 00:42:11,405 - "Walter Williams' beautiful widow, 478 00:42:13,115 --> 00:42:16,994 who by her own request sat alone in the family alcove 479 00:42:17,077 --> 00:42:18,412 during the service." 480 00:42:26,253 --> 00:42:31,258 Smart. Someone might have caught her licking her chops. 481 00:42:54,198 --> 00:42:55,157 - Hey, what's that? 482 00:42:56,158 --> 00:42:57,367 - Walter Williams. 483 00:42:59,036 --> 00:43:02,331 - Walter Wi...hey, ain't that the guy that...? 484 00:43:02,414 --> 00:43:03,499 For the love of Mike, 485 00:43:03,582 --> 00:43:05,709 what's that briefcase doing here? He's dead. 486 00:43:05,793 --> 00:43:07,628 - They did him a dirty trick if he ain't. 487 00:43:07,711 --> 00:43:10,089 - Hey, now wait a minute. Don't touch it. 488 00:43:10,172 --> 00:43:12,174 You better turn it over with the police. 489 00:43:15,177 --> 00:43:18,180 (inquisitive music) 490 00:43:33,278 --> 00:43:34,696 - Homicide. Captain Callahan. 491 00:43:34,780 --> 00:43:37,991 - Oh yes, chief. The dough just came in from Washington. 492 00:43:38,075 --> 00:43:40,452 The fingerprints of those of a James Torrence. 493 00:43:40,536 --> 00:43:42,663 - Yeah, I'm putting Quincy on it. Right? 494 00:43:43,622 --> 00:43:44,748 - That sure does open up a new can of peas 495 00:43:44,832 --> 00:43:46,166 on the Williams accident. 496 00:43:46,250 --> 00:43:48,210 There's the FBI reporting the guy. 497 00:43:48,293 --> 00:43:49,336 Playing with lady's affection 498 00:43:49,419 --> 00:43:51,296 seems to come natural with him. 499 00:43:51,380 --> 00:43:53,382 All you gotta do Quincy, is find him. 500 00:43:53,465 --> 00:43:55,050 - Yes. That's all I gotta do. 501 00:43:55,134 --> 00:43:56,718 Last known whereabouts of Jim Torrence 502 00:43:56,802 --> 00:43:58,262 was in a moving van somewhere between 503 00:43:58,345 --> 00:43:59,847 Sacramento and Points East. 504 00:44:00,931 --> 00:44:02,558 Wait a minute, wait a minute. 505 00:44:02,641 --> 00:44:06,812 Last known address care of his sister, Mrs. Josie Rosetti. 506 00:44:06,895 --> 00:44:08,856 Irving Apartments. Berkeley. 507 00:44:08,939 --> 00:44:11,358 Well, what are you waiting for Quincy? Let's go. 508 00:44:14,653 --> 00:44:17,114 Did Terrence leave any forwarding address? 509 00:44:17,197 --> 00:44:19,449 - No. He said he was going to send it to him. 510 00:44:21,285 --> 00:44:22,452 - Sorry to trouble you. 511 00:44:24,955 --> 00:44:26,623 - Oh, Lieutenant, 512 00:44:26,707 --> 00:44:29,293 if you should happen to hear from him, will you let me know? 513 00:44:29,376 --> 00:44:32,212 There's an unpaid telephone bill and a bundle of laundry. 514 00:44:35,090 --> 00:44:37,259 - Laundry. Let's have a look. 515 00:44:44,433 --> 00:44:45,642 I may have to take this along with me. 516 00:44:45,726 --> 00:44:47,895 Not without a receipt, you don't. 517 00:44:47,978 --> 00:44:48,937 - You mean you don't trust the police? 518 00:44:49,021 --> 00:44:51,356 - In my business, you don't trust anybody. 519 00:44:51,440 --> 00:44:52,274 - Mine too. 520 00:44:55,235 --> 00:44:57,196 Holy Saint Valentine's Day. 521 00:44:57,279 --> 00:44:59,656 - Look, he had the same thing on his shirts too. 522 00:45:14,213 --> 00:45:18,217 - Well, well. Romance in your late tenant's life. 523 00:45:18,300 --> 00:45:20,093 Did you ever see the lady? 524 00:45:20,177 --> 00:45:21,261 - You know, I never did, 525 00:45:21,345 --> 00:45:23,555 but I always knew when she'd been here. 526 00:45:23,639 --> 00:45:25,057 The wonderful perfume. 527 00:45:25,933 --> 00:45:28,727 - I lay you 10 to one, she's a rich widow. 528 00:45:28,810 --> 00:45:31,355 - Could be. Wait, I'll get you his telephone bill. 529 00:45:33,065 --> 00:45:34,816 - Pretty fancy stuff for a hitchhiker. 530 00:45:34,900 --> 00:45:37,527 - Yeah, but he's a pretty fancy hitchhiker. 531 00:45:37,611 --> 00:45:39,112 According to the shirt maker, 532 00:45:39,196 --> 00:45:41,823 a certain lady in the town had these made special, 533 00:45:41,907 --> 00:45:44,451 and they're just like their husband's. 534 00:45:44,534 --> 00:45:47,412 Only his initials were W.W. 535 00:45:47,496 --> 00:45:49,915 Sort of smells, doesn't it Captain? 536 00:45:49,998 --> 00:45:51,625 Now take a look at this little item 537 00:45:51,708 --> 00:45:54,670 that was also found in the laundry. 538 00:45:54,753 --> 00:45:57,047 I for Irene, and W for, 539 00:45:57,130 --> 00:46:00,384 well, it could be for Williams too, couldn't it? 540 00:46:00,467 --> 00:46:02,135 (phone ringing) 541 00:46:02,219 --> 00:46:03,053 - Yeah. 542 00:46:04,346 --> 00:46:05,764 Homicide. Callahan speaking. 543 00:46:08,225 --> 00:46:13,188 - Hello? Oh, hello, Fritz. Hello. What news? 544 00:46:14,731 --> 00:46:19,736 Oh? Any luck? Both days, huh? Swell. 545 00:46:20,070 --> 00:46:21,905 Have it typed up and sign it. 546 00:46:21,989 --> 00:46:24,199 This report of Fritz will be a nice little topper 547 00:46:24,283 --> 00:46:25,784 for this pile. 548 00:46:25,867 --> 00:46:28,704 His checkup shows calls from Torrence's phone 549 00:46:28,787 --> 00:46:30,080 to Williams's private number, 550 00:46:30,163 --> 00:46:32,291 and a flock of them going the other way, 551 00:46:32,374 --> 00:46:35,585 including one on the seventh and several on the eighth. 552 00:46:35,669 --> 00:46:37,504 The eighth in case you've forgotten, 553 00:46:37,587 --> 00:46:41,008 is the date of Walt Williams accidental death. 554 00:46:41,091 --> 00:46:42,467 That ought to be enough to get an indictment 555 00:46:42,551 --> 00:46:44,011 out of the grand jury. 556 00:46:44,094 --> 00:46:44,928 Go pick her up. 557 00:46:49,641 --> 00:46:52,185 I'd like to play a long shot first. 558 00:46:52,269 --> 00:46:53,729 It might give us two for one. 559 00:46:53,812 --> 00:46:55,939 - Well take him one at a time. A bird in the hand- 560 00:46:56,023 --> 00:46:57,983 - Is not going to lead us to its mate. 561 00:46:59,067 --> 00:47:01,111 I'd like to give the lady a little more rope. 562 00:47:01,194 --> 00:47:02,112 - Well, I... - Thanks. 563 00:47:02,195 --> 00:47:03,405 I thought you'd agree. 564 00:47:08,285 --> 00:47:10,871 (door buzzing) 565 00:47:31,516 --> 00:47:33,435 - Well, Lieutenant, you just caught me. I was- 566 00:47:33,518 --> 00:47:36,188 - I'm glad. I have some rather startling news 567 00:47:36,271 --> 00:47:39,608 I thought you should know before it hits the headlines. 568 00:47:39,691 --> 00:47:40,525 - Come in. 569 00:47:54,498 --> 00:47:55,457 Sit down, won't you Lieutenant? 570 00:47:55,540 --> 00:47:56,458 - Thank you. 571 00:47:56,541 --> 00:47:58,919 - I'm very anxious to hear about this news. 572 00:47:59,002 --> 00:48:01,421 - It seems that your first hunch, remember? 573 00:48:01,505 --> 00:48:04,633 That a hitchhiker was responsible for your husband's death? 574 00:48:04,716 --> 00:48:07,594 Well, Mrs. Williams, you may have been right. 575 00:48:07,677 --> 00:48:10,097 - I, I don't understand. 576 00:48:10,180 --> 00:48:12,432 - Your husband's briefcase turned up in Kansas City 577 00:48:12,516 --> 00:48:14,851 yesterday in a moving van that had stopped at the scene 578 00:48:14,935 --> 00:48:16,770 of the accident that night. 579 00:48:16,853 --> 00:48:19,606 Apparently the murderer made his getaway in it. 580 00:48:19,689 --> 00:48:22,067 That explains the wavy skid marks 581 00:48:22,150 --> 00:48:24,653 that made us suspect your husband was ill 582 00:48:24,736 --> 00:48:26,780 or unconscious at the time of the crash. 583 00:48:27,739 --> 00:48:31,451 - Yes, I, I suppose it does. 584 00:48:31,535 --> 00:48:35,122 And by now the man is probably out of the country, 585 00:48:35,205 --> 00:48:37,290 and never will be found. 586 00:48:37,374 --> 00:48:39,042 - Don't you worry Mrs. Williams. 587 00:48:39,126 --> 00:48:42,170 There were fingerprints on that briefcase. 588 00:48:42,254 --> 00:48:44,881 And as soon as we get the FBI report from Washington, 589 00:48:44,965 --> 00:48:46,383 his identity will be known, 590 00:48:46,466 --> 00:48:49,010 and his description sent out on police broadcast. 591 00:48:49,094 --> 00:48:50,679 Oh, we'll find him, all right. 592 00:48:50,762 --> 00:48:52,806 But just now we are keeping things quiet, 593 00:48:52,889 --> 00:48:54,224 so the murderer will feel safe 594 00:48:54,307 --> 00:48:56,435 until we are ready to close in on him. 595 00:48:57,352 --> 00:49:00,105 - Yes, I, I can see the wisdom in that. 596 00:49:01,356 --> 00:49:04,359 - Yes. I thought you would understand and cooperate. 597 00:49:06,194 --> 00:49:08,196 As soon as we know his name, 598 00:49:08,280 --> 00:49:10,365 it is possible that you might recognize it 599 00:49:10,449 --> 00:49:12,284 as someone with a motive. 600 00:49:12,367 --> 00:49:13,785 There's that possibility. 601 00:49:16,121 --> 00:49:18,457 - You know, I'll do everything I can to help. 602 00:49:18,540 --> 00:49:22,252 - I'm sure. Now I'll run along, you'll hear from me. 603 00:49:22,335 --> 00:49:23,837 I'll let myself out. 604 00:49:23,920 --> 00:49:27,257 Don't bother. And don't worry. Good day. 605 00:49:31,636 --> 00:49:34,139 (light music) 606 00:50:01,666 --> 00:50:05,003 (trolley bells ringing) 607 00:51:08,942 --> 00:51:10,277 - $1.35. 608 00:51:20,370 --> 00:51:22,998 - See everything after the letter J in the first name 609 00:51:23,081 --> 00:51:26,459 has been obliterated by heavy writing over it. 610 00:51:26,543 --> 00:51:28,461 The only impressed letters legible 611 00:51:28,545 --> 00:51:31,715 are those between words or before them. 612 00:51:31,798 --> 00:51:34,301 Like R.N.S. at the end of this name here, 613 00:51:34,384 --> 00:51:36,511 and the hotel Santa here, 614 00:51:36,595 --> 00:51:38,430 before the word Evanston. 615 00:51:40,473 --> 00:51:41,224 - Well, Tom, 616 00:51:41,308 --> 00:51:43,602 don't you think it's about time you are retired? 617 00:51:43,685 --> 00:51:45,520 Why there isn't even evidence there of Mrs. Williams's 618 00:51:45,604 --> 00:51:46,896 intent to communicate with Torrence. 619 00:51:46,980 --> 00:51:47,939 - And who do you think she'd be a part 620 00:51:48,023 --> 00:51:50,525 through the telegraph office to wire to? 621 00:51:50,609 --> 00:51:51,776 The League of Decency? 622 00:51:51,860 --> 00:51:52,694 - I'll tell you what I think, 623 00:51:52,777 --> 00:51:53,528 that you should have brought her in 624 00:51:53,612 --> 00:51:54,696 when I first told you to. 625 00:51:55,614 --> 00:51:56,364 By the time you get her now, 626 00:51:56,448 --> 00:51:57,407 she'll have figured out a way to tip Torrence off. 627 00:51:57,490 --> 00:51:58,700 He'd be that much tougher to find. 628 00:51:58,783 --> 00:52:01,369 Not unless she's tipped him off from your office. 629 00:52:01,453 --> 00:52:03,622 Ernie's got her on ice waiting for you. 630 00:52:20,221 --> 00:52:24,559 - Pretty good, huh? Nice for a little town in Idaho. 631 00:52:40,659 --> 00:52:45,664 (bright music) (birds singing) 632 00:52:56,633 --> 00:52:59,636 (distant hammering) 633 00:53:23,785 --> 00:53:26,329 - Have a heart, son. You trying to wreck that engine? 634 00:53:30,250 --> 00:53:31,167 Oh. 635 00:53:31,251 --> 00:53:33,837 - Sure. It's a hobby of mine. 636 00:53:38,383 --> 00:53:40,635 - The way you're going at it, you can't miss. 637 00:53:46,766 --> 00:53:51,146 Here. I just can't let you ruin that beautiful motor. 638 00:53:52,188 --> 00:53:53,106 Start her up. 639 00:54:06,202 --> 00:54:07,996 - Okay. Start her up. 640 00:54:17,964 --> 00:54:20,717 (engine revving) 641 00:54:27,390 --> 00:54:29,267 Shut her off. 642 00:54:39,819 --> 00:54:43,782 - You're certainly not a mechanic by trade, hands like that. 643 00:54:45,492 --> 00:54:47,076 - Maybe it's a hobby of mine. 644 00:54:56,419 --> 00:54:59,130 - Gee! What happened to your head? 645 00:55:03,259 --> 00:55:05,762 - Perhaps I was talking when I should have been listening. 646 00:55:05,845 --> 00:55:06,679 Okay? 647 00:55:08,181 --> 00:55:09,224 - Okay by me. 648 00:55:13,937 --> 00:55:15,522 Thanks a lot, Hill. 649 00:55:15,605 --> 00:55:16,397 - So long, Marsha. 650 00:55:16,481 --> 00:55:17,315 - Bye! 651 00:55:18,942 --> 00:55:20,527 It's all right now. 652 00:55:22,237 --> 00:55:24,739 You better lay off though till the boss gets back. 653 00:55:26,241 --> 00:55:28,243 - I'm the boss. 654 00:55:31,287 --> 00:55:33,957 I guess the new cars are a little bit over my head. 655 00:55:34,040 --> 00:55:36,209 Now with the jalopy, it's different. 656 00:55:36,292 --> 00:55:38,545 - Aren't there any mechanics around here you can hire? 657 00:55:38,628 --> 00:55:41,965 - No. They all went over to the new factory in Mansville. 658 00:55:42,048 --> 00:55:43,550 I guess they got better wages. 659 00:55:44,425 --> 00:55:45,301 - Tough break? 660 00:55:45,385 --> 00:55:48,179 - Yeah. How much do I owe you? 661 00:55:48,263 --> 00:55:50,056 - Oh, forget it. 662 00:55:50,139 --> 00:55:51,224 Well, I'll be shoving along. 663 00:55:51,307 --> 00:55:53,935 - At least have a Coke on the house. You might as well. 664 00:55:55,436 --> 00:55:57,063 - Marsha, can I use your phone a minute please? 665 00:55:57,146 --> 00:55:59,482 - Sure. Help yourself Uncle Ben. 666 00:55:59,566 --> 00:56:02,277 - It never rains, but then it pours. 650, please. 667 00:56:03,611 --> 00:56:06,906 Flat tire this morning. Now the danged engine stalled on me. 668 00:56:06,990 --> 00:56:07,740 - Nice and cold. 669 00:56:07,824 --> 00:56:08,992 - Wilson's garage. 670 00:56:09,075 --> 00:56:11,828 No, I did not give you the wrong number. 671 00:56:11,911 --> 00:56:13,079 - Fine thing, using my phone 672 00:56:13,162 --> 00:56:15,498 to cheat me out of repair bills. Aren't you ashamed? 673 00:56:15,582 --> 00:56:18,877 - Gave me the wrong number. 650. 674 00:56:18,960 --> 00:56:20,211 You are a nice one, Marsha Peters 675 00:56:20,295 --> 00:56:21,838 and your ma's a fine woman. 676 00:56:21,921 --> 00:56:23,548 And I'll always buy my gas and oil here. 677 00:56:23,631 --> 00:56:27,343 But you are never gonna tinker with my car again. 678 00:56:27,427 --> 00:56:31,806 Busy? Busy. Always busy. Okay. 679 00:56:31,890 --> 00:56:32,974 - Wait a minute. 680 00:56:33,057 --> 00:56:34,225 We're not so busy. 681 00:56:34,309 --> 00:56:36,603 Would you like to do another good deed 682 00:56:36,686 --> 00:56:38,062 and give Uncle Ben a hand? 683 00:56:40,481 --> 00:56:43,443 - Why not? Where is your car Mr? Maybe I can help you. 684 00:56:43,526 --> 00:56:45,069 Are you a good mechanic? 685 00:56:45,153 --> 00:56:48,489 - Very good and very reasonable. 686 00:56:48,573 --> 00:56:51,200 - Well just what you need, girl. Better hire him. 687 00:56:52,911 --> 00:56:54,996 - It's an idea, Uncle Ben. - Come on. 688 00:56:58,625 --> 00:57:00,752 - Thanks for the Coke. - Sure. 689 00:57:07,467 --> 00:57:09,636 - Well, I got Uncle Ben fixed up all right. 690 00:57:09,719 --> 00:57:12,722 Nothing but a sticky carburetor valve. Bye. 691 00:57:12,805 --> 00:57:13,890 - I hope he paid you. 692 00:57:13,973 --> 00:57:15,683 - What for? It only took a minute. 693 00:57:15,767 --> 00:57:18,269 - You're certainly not money conscious, stranger. 694 00:57:21,272 --> 00:57:26,277 - There. This is no kind of work for a girl. 695 00:57:27,028 --> 00:57:29,781 - Well, somebody has to do it if I wanna stay in business. 696 00:57:29,864 --> 00:57:30,823 And I want to. 697 00:57:35,787 --> 00:57:38,831 - Must be some business that you're better suited for. 698 00:57:38,915 --> 00:57:41,501 Couldn't you lease this place to somebody? 699 00:57:41,584 --> 00:57:45,505 - Sure. I did while my husband was overseas, 700 00:57:45,588 --> 00:57:49,217 but when he was killed in Okinawa, well, 701 00:57:49,300 --> 00:57:51,552 we'd made a lot of plans for the future here, 702 00:57:51,636 --> 00:57:53,680 and I had a hunch he'd like it if I took over 703 00:57:53,763 --> 00:57:55,723 and tried to make a go of it. 704 00:57:55,807 --> 00:57:58,059 - Takes more than a hunch to do that. 705 00:57:58,142 --> 00:57:59,769 - I get along famously. 706 00:57:59,852 --> 00:58:03,272 Business has been fine until lately when the help got short. 707 00:58:03,356 --> 00:58:06,067 Could be again, I had a good mechanic. 708 00:58:06,943 --> 00:58:09,904 - Yeah, you sure need one all right. 709 00:58:11,114 --> 00:58:13,032 - Well for Pete's sake, say yes or no. 710 00:58:16,244 --> 00:58:17,829 You want the job or don't you? 711 00:58:19,205 --> 00:58:22,458 - You mean you'd hire me without knowing anything about me? 712 00:58:22,542 --> 00:58:25,378 - You can repair automobiles. What else do I need to know? 713 00:58:25,461 --> 00:58:26,421 Except your name? 714 00:58:28,715 --> 00:58:29,549 Well? 715 00:58:33,553 --> 00:58:34,387 - Why not? 716 00:58:35,430 --> 00:58:36,681 Sure. I'll try it for a while 717 00:58:36,764 --> 00:58:39,100 until you get someone permanent. 718 00:58:39,183 --> 00:58:40,476 The name's Bill Walker. 719 00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:42,228 - Okay, Bill. It's a deal. 720 00:58:42,311 --> 00:58:45,690 And maybe if business gets real good, you'll wanna stay. 721 00:58:45,773 --> 00:58:48,526 - Oh, don't count on it. Where does this go? On the rack? 722 00:58:48,609 --> 00:58:49,444 - Yeah. 723 00:58:53,072 --> 00:58:55,575 (car honking) 724 00:58:57,535 --> 00:59:00,121 - Marsha! Marsha, it happened! 725 00:59:01,289 --> 00:59:03,416 It's a boy! Eight and a half pounds! 726 00:59:03,499 --> 00:59:05,043 Pair of shoulders like a prize fighter. 727 00:59:05,126 --> 00:59:08,004 - Well, congratulations Papa! How's Jane? 728 00:59:08,087 --> 00:59:09,714 - Ah, perfect. Everything's perfect. 729 00:59:09,797 --> 00:59:11,716 - Gotta get down the store and tell the gang. 730 00:59:14,260 --> 00:59:15,595 I almost forget! 731 00:59:17,597 --> 00:59:19,182 Oh gee thanks, Dan. 732 00:59:22,894 --> 00:59:25,188 I'm sorry I, I won't have enough for the gang. 733 00:59:27,148 --> 00:59:27,982 Yippy! 734 00:59:36,991 --> 00:59:38,326 - Maybe you can use this token 735 00:59:38,409 --> 00:59:40,620 from the slightly delirious new father. 736 00:59:41,662 --> 00:59:42,497 - Thanks. 737 00:59:43,456 --> 00:59:46,375 - See, we haven't settled a matter of wages yet. 738 00:59:46,459 --> 00:59:48,377 Maybe I can't pay your regular salary? 739 00:59:49,962 --> 00:59:51,297 - Suppose we leave that open that you find out 740 00:59:51,380 --> 00:59:53,674 how much I'm worth to the business. 741 00:59:53,758 --> 00:59:56,344 Doesn't seem to be any business right now. 742 00:59:56,427 --> 00:59:58,304 Might be a good time for me to get rid of this beard 743 00:59:58,387 --> 00:59:59,972 and find a place to board. 744 01:00:00,056 --> 01:00:00,932 - We live right next door. 745 01:00:01,015 --> 01:00:02,767 I'll go ask mom. She'll know of a place. 746 01:00:02,850 --> 01:00:04,560 - Sort of a peaceful house. 747 01:00:04,644 --> 01:00:06,354 I noticed it this morning. 748 01:00:06,437 --> 01:00:07,688 - Oh gosh, I forgot. 749 01:00:07,772 --> 01:00:09,982 She's down helping Mrs. Wellesley with her canning. 750 01:00:10,066 --> 01:00:13,027 Mom finds homes for everything from stray cats... 751 01:00:13,111 --> 01:00:14,195 - To stray mechanics. 752 01:00:15,446 --> 01:00:19,117 - You're not a stray anymore. I'll go phone. 753 01:00:23,830 --> 01:00:24,789 Pearl? 674, please. 754 01:00:28,584 --> 01:00:29,418 Hello, Ms. Westburn, may I speak to mother? 755 01:00:31,963 --> 01:00:33,464 Hi mom! 756 01:00:33,548 --> 01:00:35,133 I've got some good news for you. 757 01:00:36,050 --> 01:00:37,552 I hired a man for the station. 758 01:00:38,427 --> 01:00:39,262 Yeah. 759 01:00:41,889 --> 01:00:44,058 No, nobody we know. 760 01:00:44,142 --> 01:00:48,020 He is from, he's from out of town. 761 01:00:48,896 --> 01:00:50,189 Needs to place to board. 762 01:00:50,273 --> 01:00:51,983 You got a good one up your sleeve? 763 01:00:54,485 --> 01:00:56,112 Okay. 764 01:00:57,572 --> 01:01:00,324 Says she has to meet you first to come home for supper. 765 01:01:01,325 --> 01:01:06,330 Huh? And do you like apple or cherry pie? 766 01:01:06,497 --> 01:01:07,915 - Cherry. 767 01:01:07,999 --> 01:01:10,585 - Cherry it is, mom. See you later. 768 01:01:12,420 --> 01:01:14,130 - Now I gotta get rid of this. 769 01:01:14,213 --> 01:01:16,299 Hey, where's the nearest barbershop? 770 01:01:16,382 --> 01:01:19,010 - The one and only just up two blocks. 771 01:01:19,093 --> 01:01:20,970 Tell Judd you're working for me. 772 01:01:21,053 --> 01:01:23,598 When you get back, we'll close up and go home. 773 01:01:23,681 --> 01:01:24,515 - Thanks. 774 01:01:31,480 --> 01:01:32,648 - Oh, that's real nice. 775 01:01:33,900 --> 01:01:35,484 You must have had a good bringing up young man. 776 01:01:35,568 --> 01:01:37,069 - Thank you for the young man. 777 01:01:40,406 --> 01:01:42,909 - We thank the old Lord for thy bounty, 778 01:01:42,992 --> 01:01:45,494 and ask thy blessing on this food, 779 01:01:45,578 --> 01:01:47,830 and on the new friend who shares it with us. 780 01:01:49,790 --> 01:01:51,918 I hope you're good and hungry. Mr. Walker. 781 01:01:52,793 --> 01:01:54,086 - Who wouldn't be? 782 01:01:54,170 --> 01:01:55,796 - Marsha, she eats like a sparrow. 783 01:01:55,880 --> 01:01:57,131 With all the hard work she does. 784 01:01:57,215 --> 01:01:59,884 Can I have your plate please? 785 01:01:59,967 --> 01:02:02,011 - Well, she can start taking it easy now. 786 01:02:02,094 --> 01:02:03,638 Boss the help. 787 01:02:03,721 --> 01:02:06,015 - She never takes anything easy. 788 01:02:06,098 --> 01:02:07,475 Has to put her whole heart and soul 789 01:02:07,558 --> 01:02:08,935 into everything she does. 790 01:02:09,018 --> 01:02:11,646 Well now that you're through with me, mom, how about Bill? 791 01:02:11,729 --> 01:02:13,689 Have you thought of a place for him to stay? 792 01:02:13,773 --> 01:02:15,608 Well, why can't he stay right here? 793 01:02:15,691 --> 01:02:17,610 We have a spare bedroom going to waste. 794 01:02:18,986 --> 01:02:21,030 And I think you like my cooking. 795 01:02:21,113 --> 01:02:25,493 - Like it? That's very kind of you Mrs. King. 796 01:02:25,576 --> 01:02:28,287 But it seems an imposition. 797 01:02:28,371 --> 01:02:31,374 - Imposition, nothing. That's good business. 798 01:02:31,457 --> 01:02:33,501 I can get back what I pay you in board and room. 799 01:02:33,584 --> 01:02:35,586 - Well, Marsha, what a thing to say. 800 01:02:35,670 --> 01:02:38,005 - If you'd like to stay, we'd like to have you. 801 01:02:38,881 --> 01:02:43,177 Will you have some more vegetables? 802 01:02:43,261 --> 01:02:46,681 - Mrs. King, you have a boarder. 803 01:02:46,764 --> 01:02:48,599 May I have a biscuit please? 804 01:02:48,683 --> 01:02:50,017 - Oh, excuse me. 805 01:03:26,512 --> 01:03:27,555 It's wonderful the way tools 806 01:03:27,638 --> 01:03:29,307 seem to come alive in your hands. 807 01:03:31,434 --> 01:03:34,895 You seem to sort of come alive too, 808 01:03:34,979 --> 01:03:37,606 as though you got real pleasure out of working with them. 809 01:03:38,524 --> 01:03:41,986 - I do. When you're doing a job with them, 810 01:03:42,069 --> 01:03:45,906 you can't think of anything else. 811 01:03:47,366 --> 01:03:49,994 - Bill, if something's bothering you, 812 01:03:50,077 --> 01:03:51,454 why don't you get rid of it? 813 01:03:54,123 --> 01:03:56,208 - What would you prescribe Doctor? 814 01:03:57,585 --> 01:04:00,921 - Amputation. For that stupid chip on your shoulder. 815 01:04:21,692 --> 01:04:24,612 - What you need is a ring job. Save yourself some money. 816 01:04:26,197 --> 01:04:28,991 - Gee, Bill with, with the baby and everything. 817 01:04:29,075 --> 01:04:29,867 I, I just can't afford it now. 818 01:04:29,950 --> 01:04:31,911 - Oh, we'll take care of that. 819 01:04:31,994 --> 01:04:36,707 Hey boss, how's Ed's credit? Good enough for a ring job? 820 01:04:36,791 --> 01:04:41,212 - Well sure if I can hold junior as collateral. 821 01:04:41,295 --> 01:04:43,172 - Oh, not a chance, fella. 822 01:04:43,255 --> 01:04:44,965 - Nevermind her. I'll do it on my own time. 823 01:04:45,049 --> 01:04:46,425 - Oh, thanks Bill. 824 01:04:46,509 --> 01:04:48,177 Maybe we'll see you tonight. Huh? 825 01:04:53,849 --> 01:04:55,810 Some shoulders, huh? - Yeah! 826 01:04:55,893 --> 01:04:57,478 - Some father. Huh? 827 01:04:58,729 --> 01:04:59,480 Bye Marsha! 828 01:04:59,563 --> 01:05:00,398 - Bye! 829 01:05:02,316 --> 01:05:05,528 - Nice kid. Hey, was Ed clowning about them being hard up? 830 01:05:05,611 --> 01:05:07,822 - No. Things have been pretty tough 831 01:05:07,905 --> 01:05:10,449 for him ever since he got outta the service. 832 01:05:10,533 --> 01:05:11,534 Fix a car for him, Bill. 833 01:05:11,617 --> 01:05:13,452 And only charge him for the labor. Okay? 834 01:05:13,536 --> 01:05:15,287 - Then he gets it for free. 835 01:05:15,371 --> 01:05:17,456 I'd already figured I'm knocking that off. 836 01:05:17,540 --> 01:05:20,292 Say we could make it an anniversary present. 837 01:05:21,419 --> 01:05:22,586 - Anniversary of what? 838 01:05:22,670 --> 01:05:25,631 - Junior's arrival and mine three months ago today. 839 01:05:26,841 --> 01:05:28,050 - Time certainly flies. 840 01:05:28,134 --> 01:05:30,970 That was a lucky day when you came to MP service. 841 01:05:31,053 --> 01:05:32,763 Your work's been bringing in a lot of business. 842 01:05:32,847 --> 01:05:34,223 - I'm glad of that. 843 01:05:34,306 --> 01:05:36,725 Hated to have fallen down on mom and you. 844 01:05:36,809 --> 01:05:39,353 Say, look Boss, why don't we three celebrate tonight 845 01:05:39,437 --> 01:05:40,729 and go to the movies? 846 01:05:40,813 --> 01:05:42,940 Ed said he and Jane were going. 847 01:05:43,023 --> 01:05:44,608 - Well that lets mom out to be babysitting. 848 01:05:44,692 --> 01:05:47,987 I'd love to go, Bill. I haven't been in ages. 849 01:05:48,070 --> 01:05:53,075 - Here's your opportunity. Go to work. 850 01:05:56,871 --> 01:05:59,707 - Extra! Irene Williams held for murder! 851 01:05:59,790 --> 01:06:02,251 Read all about it! Extra! Irene! 852 01:06:02,334 --> 01:06:04,211 This is Sheila Graham with the latest news 853 01:06:04,295 --> 01:06:07,047 of the shocking Williams murder case. 854 01:06:07,131 --> 01:06:09,425 While beautiful Irene Williams is held for trial, 855 01:06:09,508 --> 01:06:11,969 charged with conspiring to kill her late husband, 856 01:06:12,052 --> 01:06:14,013 the police are searching for James Torrence, 857 01:06:14,096 --> 01:06:15,973 believed to be the lover of Mrs. Williams, 858 01:06:16,056 --> 01:06:19,435 and her partner in the horrible murder of Walter Williams. 859 01:06:26,692 --> 01:06:29,195 - If I'm handling your case, my dear Mrs. Williams, 860 01:06:29,278 --> 01:06:31,697 I want one third of everything you get. 861 01:06:32,740 --> 01:06:34,033 - You are out of your mind. 862 01:06:34,116 --> 01:06:36,327 You don't realize what I'll get as Walt's widow. 863 01:06:36,410 --> 01:06:38,871 - Perhaps you don't realize the spot you are in. 864 01:06:38,954 --> 01:06:40,873 Torrence's fingerprints were found 865 01:06:40,956 --> 01:06:42,500 not only on your husband's briefcase, 866 01:06:42,583 --> 01:06:47,463 but in a manner of speaking, your reputation as well. 867 01:06:48,464 --> 01:06:52,343 There's a detective named Quincy, a very smart cookie. 868 01:06:52,426 --> 01:06:54,053 He isn't exactly for you. 869 01:06:54,970 --> 01:06:55,971 - Frankly, Mr. Warner, 870 01:06:56,055 --> 01:06:58,807 I'm beginning to wonder if my attorney is for me. 871 01:07:01,435 --> 01:07:03,479 - Underestimating the enemy's ammunition 872 01:07:03,562 --> 01:07:06,190 would scarcely be wise. 873 01:07:07,191 --> 01:07:10,486 Now if we can get to trial before Torrence is found, 874 01:07:10,569 --> 01:07:12,112 they'll never get a conviction. 875 01:07:13,239 --> 01:07:14,073 But... - But what? 876 01:07:16,450 --> 01:07:19,119 - If he shows up, we may have to fry him. 877 01:07:21,080 --> 01:07:22,623 - Oh no! 878 01:07:22,706 --> 01:07:25,709 - Let's not cross that bridge until we have to. 879 01:07:27,628 --> 01:07:29,421 But if it comes to a choice, 880 01:07:30,714 --> 01:07:32,466 we're not going to burn, are we? 881 01:07:41,392 --> 01:07:43,102 - Aren't you the chatter box this afternoon? 882 01:07:43,185 --> 01:07:45,312 - What about this afternoon? Oh, sorry, Boss. 883 01:07:45,396 --> 01:07:47,273 I guess it was wool gathering. 884 01:07:47,356 --> 01:07:49,483 - You're only supposed to do that in the spring. 885 01:07:50,609 --> 01:07:52,570 - Is there anything you don't know? 886 01:07:52,653 --> 01:07:56,323 - Yes. What's San Francisco got that we haven't? 887 01:07:58,033 --> 01:08:00,619 - Better newspapers for one thing. 888 01:08:00,703 --> 01:08:03,706 Anyway, California's supposed to be the land of opportunity. 889 01:08:04,832 --> 01:08:06,917 - I thought that by now you liked it here. 890 01:08:07,793 --> 01:08:12,798 - I do very much. It's a good town. Nice people. Swell boss. 891 01:08:14,800 --> 01:08:15,634 - Thanks. 892 01:08:17,469 --> 01:08:21,640 We like you too. No fooling, Bill. 893 01:08:21,724 --> 01:08:24,602 You'd be surprised how many people ask questions about you. 894 01:08:26,937 --> 01:08:28,439 - What kind of questions? 895 01:08:28,522 --> 01:08:30,441 - Oh, where you came from. 896 01:08:30,524 --> 01:08:32,526 Do you have any family? And do you like it here? 897 01:08:32,610 --> 01:08:33,902 And are you going to stay? 898 01:08:34,862 --> 01:08:36,530 Al Knox asked me at the movie last night 899 01:08:36,614 --> 01:08:38,949 if you wanted to join the volunteer fire department. 900 01:08:39,033 --> 01:08:40,993 Just interested, friendly things. 901 01:08:42,995 --> 01:08:44,955 - I suppose it is natural for people to wonder 902 01:08:45,039 --> 01:08:48,375 about a stranger who moves into their community like I did. 903 01:08:49,793 --> 01:08:51,420 You know, I've been thinking, 904 01:08:52,921 --> 01:08:54,423 maybe it wasn't such a good idea, 905 01:08:54,506 --> 01:08:56,592 you and I going to the movies last night. 906 01:08:56,675 --> 01:08:59,720 It's all right being seen in the station and here with mom. 907 01:08:59,803 --> 01:09:01,180 But... 908 01:09:01,263 --> 01:09:03,682 - You get used to that in a town this size. 909 01:09:03,766 --> 01:09:07,978 They're always trying to marry people off. 910 01:09:08,062 --> 01:09:12,191 You just ignore it, and after a while they forget about it. 911 01:09:14,401 --> 01:09:16,695 I'll go get cleaned up for supper. 912 01:09:39,218 --> 01:09:41,887 (pensive music) 913 01:09:57,820 --> 01:10:01,073 (church bells ringing) 914 01:10:18,799 --> 01:10:20,008 - You know, I hate to tell you 915 01:10:20,092 --> 01:10:22,761 how many years this Sunday takes me back. 916 01:10:22,845 --> 01:10:24,930 - Did you always fall asleep during the sermon? 917 01:10:25,013 --> 01:10:26,724 - I wasn't asleep. Mrs. Peters. 918 01:10:27,808 --> 01:10:30,060 I merely close my eyes to concentrate. 919 01:10:30,144 --> 01:10:32,187 - Oh, so that's what you call it. 920 01:10:33,105 --> 01:10:35,983 I had to nudge you to stop you from nodding. 921 01:10:36,066 --> 01:10:40,028 - Quiet. You're disturbing my reminiscent mood. 922 01:10:41,780 --> 01:10:42,948 Even smells the same. 923 01:10:43,866 --> 01:10:46,702 Could be the same bees buzzing in the same clover. 924 01:10:47,745 --> 01:10:48,495 - As they say. 925 01:10:48,579 --> 01:10:50,330 You can take a boy out of the country but... 926 01:10:50,414 --> 01:10:53,041 - A rolling stone gathers no moss. 927 01:10:56,962 --> 01:10:59,548 - It has to stop rolling sometime. Doesn't it Bill? 928 01:11:00,632 --> 01:11:01,884 - Sometime, maybe. 929 01:11:04,595 --> 01:11:08,015 - We grow a very becoming shade of moss here in Larkspur. 930 01:11:08,098 --> 01:11:08,932 Don't you think? 931 01:11:10,601 --> 01:11:12,519 - You grow a lot of nice things here. 932 01:11:13,896 --> 01:11:15,189 - Anyone in particular? 933 01:11:18,358 --> 01:11:20,944 - We'll have to skip the answer to that one. 934 01:11:21,028 --> 01:11:22,654 Someone tore it out of the book. 935 01:11:24,990 --> 01:11:26,742 - You're married, aren't you, Bill? 936 01:11:28,619 --> 01:11:31,538 - Yep. That's right. 937 01:11:34,333 --> 01:11:35,793 - You must have loved her very much 938 01:11:35,876 --> 01:11:37,377 to have been hurt so deeply, 939 01:11:39,213 --> 01:11:41,548 to be so afraid of someone, even yourself. 940 01:11:44,760 --> 01:11:48,055 - Maybe it's better that way. And no one gets hurt. 941 01:11:49,306 --> 01:11:51,225 - Bitterness and hatred hurt everyone. 942 01:11:52,893 --> 01:11:54,186 Can't you see Bill? 943 01:11:55,229 --> 01:11:57,606 They're like a, a wall that shuts out 944 01:11:57,689 --> 01:12:00,651 all the sunshine from a garden, and lets everything wither. 945 01:12:01,985 --> 01:12:04,696 Make room in your heart for something else, can't you? 946 01:12:08,575 --> 01:12:10,619 - I guess this is my day for sermons. 947 01:12:12,496 --> 01:12:15,791 - Sorry. As mom would say, you never get rich minding 948 01:12:15,874 --> 01:12:17,751 the other fellow's business. 949 01:12:19,711 --> 01:12:22,172 (horn blowing) 950 01:12:22,256 --> 01:12:25,676 - Hey, that's a fire! I'll be seeing you. 951 01:12:29,346 --> 01:12:32,099 (exciting music) 952 01:12:59,793 --> 01:13:01,879 (sirens) 953 01:13:21,815 --> 01:13:24,610 (music continues) 954 01:13:32,618 --> 01:13:33,452 - Anybody home? 955 01:13:33,535 --> 01:13:34,453 - In here, Bill. 956 01:13:34,536 --> 01:13:36,705 - Mrs. Wesley sent a couple of jars of peaches, 957 01:13:36,788 --> 01:13:37,539 said you helped her can 'em. 958 01:13:37,623 --> 01:13:39,207 - Oh, thank you. 959 01:13:43,629 --> 01:13:44,421 - When I delivered to Doc's car, 960 01:13:44,504 --> 01:13:48,050 he insisted that I have a bite with him. Where's the boss? 961 01:13:48,133 --> 01:13:49,384 - Took a book back the library for me. 962 01:13:49,468 --> 01:13:50,302 - Huh. 963 01:13:54,097 --> 01:13:54,932 What a day. 964 01:13:58,101 --> 01:14:01,021 Hey, what's the idea? Are you darning my socks? 965 01:14:02,064 --> 01:14:03,857 - Well, I thought a drawer full of holy ones 966 01:14:03,941 --> 01:14:05,943 isn't doing you much good. 967 01:14:06,026 --> 01:14:09,029 I found it when I put fresh papers in your bureau yesterday. 968 01:14:12,407 --> 01:14:14,618 You have a heap of things that need mending, 969 01:14:14,701 --> 01:14:15,869 haven't you, son? 970 01:14:17,412 --> 01:14:19,122 - Does Marsha know? 971 01:14:19,206 --> 01:14:20,958 - Do you think I'd tell her? 972 01:14:21,041 --> 01:14:23,001 This is your problem, Bill. 973 01:14:23,085 --> 01:14:24,169 Because I found out about it, 974 01:14:24,252 --> 01:14:25,754 doesn't give me the right to tell anyone else. 975 01:14:25,837 --> 01:14:26,838 Not even Marsha. 976 01:14:28,757 --> 01:14:30,217 When you trust folks, you trust them, 977 01:14:30,300 --> 01:14:31,927 and you give 'em a chance to work out things 978 01:14:32,010 --> 01:14:33,637 the way that seems right to them. 979 01:14:36,765 --> 01:14:39,810 - How can one little woman be so big? 980 01:14:42,562 --> 01:14:45,565 - Don't forget. It's a lot easier to be tolerant 981 01:14:45,649 --> 01:14:50,404 and understanding at 50, than it is at 25. 982 01:14:52,864 --> 01:14:56,159 I'm going next door for a while. Grandma Thompson's ill. 983 01:15:09,423 --> 01:15:10,674 - Mom! 984 01:15:15,762 --> 01:15:17,347 Bill, are you home? 985 01:15:21,184 --> 01:15:22,436 Bill, are you in there? 986 01:15:23,520 --> 01:15:25,772 - Yep. Mom went next door. Marsha. 987 01:15:25,856 --> 01:15:27,774 - Hi. Did you work awfully late? 988 01:15:27,858 --> 01:15:28,692 - Oh, about six. 989 01:15:30,277 --> 01:15:31,153 - Anything wrong? 990 01:15:32,946 --> 01:15:35,866 - Come in. I want to tell you something. 991 01:15:38,994 --> 01:15:39,828 I'm checking out. 992 01:15:41,496 --> 01:15:43,665 - Has something happened? - No. 993 01:15:45,042 --> 01:15:47,502 I'm doing what I should have done a long time ago, 994 01:15:47,586 --> 01:15:48,962 moving along. 995 01:15:49,046 --> 01:15:50,213 - But why Bill? 996 01:15:52,549 --> 01:15:54,301 - My name isn't even Bill. 997 01:15:54,384 --> 01:15:56,094 There isn't any Bill Walker. 998 01:15:56,178 --> 01:16:00,265 I'm Walter Williams, the late Walter Williams. 999 01:16:01,516 --> 01:16:06,480 - Walter Williams? I don't understand. 1000 01:16:07,439 --> 01:16:09,191 - You may not even after I've told you, 1001 01:16:09,274 --> 01:16:11,651 but at least you'll know the whole story. 1002 01:16:11,735 --> 01:16:12,569 Sit down please. 1003 01:16:18,617 --> 01:16:22,329 Finally, Larkspur. And you. 1004 01:16:23,580 --> 01:16:24,790 From there on, you know. 1005 01:16:27,793 --> 01:16:30,295 - I am glad you're going back to make things right. 1006 01:16:30,378 --> 01:16:33,757 - Going back? Wild horses couldn't drag me back. 1007 01:16:34,591 --> 01:16:36,384 - What are you gonna do about your wife? 1008 01:16:36,468 --> 01:16:37,219 - Nothing. 1009 01:16:37,302 --> 01:16:38,512 - You're gonna let her go to trial for murder? 1010 01:16:38,595 --> 01:16:39,638 Oh, no, Bill! 1011 01:16:39,721 --> 01:16:40,472 - Why not? 1012 01:16:40,555 --> 01:16:42,724 She tried to kill me. She and her cousin. 1013 01:16:42,808 --> 01:16:43,809 - But they didn't! 1014 01:16:43,892 --> 01:16:46,978 - Who says they didn't? Let them try and prove it. 1015 01:16:47,854 --> 01:16:48,897 - No matter what your wife did, 1016 01:16:48,980 --> 01:16:51,358 you can't be tried for something that didn't happen. 1017 01:16:51,441 --> 01:16:52,984 Oh, Bill, can't you see? 1018 01:16:53,068 --> 01:16:54,069 - You bet I can see. 1019 01:16:54,152 --> 01:16:56,154 She deserves everything she's getting. 1020 01:16:56,238 --> 01:16:58,532 Sorry part of it is they'll never convict her. 1021 01:16:58,615 --> 01:17:01,034 - No Bill, the sorry part is you're not big enough 1022 01:17:01,118 --> 01:17:04,371 to take a hard jolt to your pride and to your ego. 1023 01:17:04,454 --> 01:17:07,541 Sure. It hurts to be tricked and cheated by someone 1024 01:17:07,624 --> 01:17:09,417 you loved and believed in. 1025 01:17:09,501 --> 01:17:10,377 But that doesn't give you the right 1026 01:17:10,460 --> 01:17:12,504 to take justice into your own hands, to, 1027 01:17:12,587 --> 01:17:16,133 to trample on the hearts of others and walk out on life. 1028 01:17:20,554 --> 01:17:24,516 - A barren, frustrated boy, whose marriage to a woman 1029 01:17:24,599 --> 01:17:28,603 who accepted my love, yet despised me so thoroughly, 1030 01:17:28,687 --> 01:17:30,063 she resorted to murder. 1031 01:17:31,314 --> 01:17:34,151 I'll never think of our moments together without nausea. 1032 01:17:34,985 --> 01:17:38,196 I feel stripped bare, degraded. 1033 01:17:38,280 --> 01:17:39,614 - Because you've closed your mind and heart 1034 01:17:39,698 --> 01:17:43,493 to everything else, even me. 1035 01:17:48,498 --> 01:17:49,749 Oh Bill, please, 1036 01:17:52,335 --> 01:17:56,131 don't destroy the one chance we have for happiness. 1037 01:17:56,214 --> 01:17:58,300 - We haven't got a chance. 1038 01:17:58,383 --> 01:18:00,886 Doing the right thing never works out. 1039 01:18:00,969 --> 01:18:03,722 I know in this world, you turn the other cheek, 1040 01:18:03,805 --> 01:18:05,515 and you get hit with a lug wrench. 1041 01:18:06,933 --> 01:18:10,770 Forgive me, Boss. Try and forgive me. 1042 01:18:46,932 --> 01:18:49,392 (baby crying) 1043 01:18:56,066 --> 01:19:00,904 - It's a boy! Pair of shoulders like a prizefighter! 1044 01:19:00,987 --> 01:19:02,280 - You know, I hate to tell you 1045 01:19:02,364 --> 01:19:04,407 how many years this Sunday takes me back. 1046 01:19:07,911 --> 01:19:09,955 - You have a heap of things that need mending, 1047 01:19:10,038 --> 01:19:11,373 haven't you son? 1048 01:19:24,386 --> 01:19:26,471 (train whistling) 1049 01:19:26,554 --> 01:19:28,932 - Take care of yourself. Softy. 1050 01:19:36,564 --> 01:19:37,315 - You're not big enough 1051 01:19:37,399 --> 01:19:40,235 to take a hard jolt to your pride, and to your ego. 1052 01:19:40,318 --> 01:19:42,988 Sure. It hurts to be tricked and cheated 1053 01:19:43,071 --> 01:19:45,240 by someone you loved and believed in. 1054 01:19:45,323 --> 01:19:46,241 But that doesn't give you the right 1055 01:19:46,324 --> 01:19:48,743 to take justice into your own hands. 1056 01:19:48,827 --> 01:19:52,122 Trample on the hearts of others and walk out on life. 1057 01:19:54,040 --> 01:19:56,042 Oh Bill, please don't destroy 1058 01:19:56,126 --> 01:19:59,212 the one chance we have for happiness. 1059 01:20:08,054 --> 01:20:10,807 (dramatic music) 1060 01:20:42,756 --> 01:20:45,425 - Mrs. Peters was kind enough to come along to substantiate 1061 01:20:45,508 --> 01:20:48,470 at least the Larkspur portion of what I've told you. 1062 01:20:48,553 --> 01:20:50,138 Very thoughtful of you, Miss Peters. 1063 01:20:50,221 --> 01:20:53,099 - Mr. Williams, when you read in the newspaper 1064 01:20:53,183 --> 01:20:55,894 that the hitchhiker who attacked you had been, 1065 01:20:55,977 --> 01:20:58,813 well, a close friend of your wife for some time, 1066 01:20:58,897 --> 01:21:00,857 it must have been a great shock to you. 1067 01:21:01,983 --> 01:21:04,319 - I didn't come here to discuss my emotional reactions. 1068 01:21:04,402 --> 01:21:07,113 Lieutenant, if you need me for anything further Captain, 1069 01:21:07,197 --> 01:21:08,865 my office will know where to reach me. 1070 01:21:08,948 --> 01:21:09,783 Let's go Marsha. 1071 01:21:11,159 --> 01:21:13,036 - Just a minute Mr. Williams. 1072 01:21:13,119 --> 01:21:14,204 We'll need your signed statement 1073 01:21:14,287 --> 01:21:16,748 for the grand jury when we ask for your wife's release. 1074 01:21:16,831 --> 01:21:18,375 It won't take long to be typed. 1075 01:21:21,127 --> 01:21:23,004 - Yeah. Alright. 1076 01:21:35,225 --> 01:21:36,017 Come in. 1077 01:21:41,356 --> 01:21:42,190 Sit down. 1078 01:21:45,568 --> 01:21:47,153 - Mrs. Williams. 1079 01:21:47,237 --> 01:21:48,947 We have news for you. 1080 01:21:49,823 --> 01:21:51,908 - Really? I can scarcely wait. 1081 01:22:04,212 --> 01:22:06,965 (alarming music) 1082 01:22:08,758 --> 01:22:10,468 - It seems it was Torrence who was in the car 1083 01:22:10,552 --> 01:22:11,886 when it crashed. 1084 01:22:14,889 --> 01:22:16,057 - Is Jim dead? 1085 01:22:20,854 --> 01:22:23,690 (music continues) 1086 01:22:30,697 --> 01:22:31,614 You did it. 1087 01:22:33,658 --> 01:22:34,909 You killed him. 1088 01:22:35,869 --> 01:22:39,330 - No, he tried to kill me. 1089 01:22:40,665 --> 01:22:45,503 Thought he had, and he ran into the truck. 1090 01:22:45,587 --> 01:22:46,588 It was an accident. 1091 01:22:48,047 --> 01:22:49,924 - An accident? 1092 01:22:50,008 --> 01:22:52,469 You wait all these months to tell this story? 1093 01:22:52,552 --> 01:22:54,637 You let me rot in this filthy jail! 1094 01:22:54,721 --> 01:22:55,472 - Wait a minute. 1095 01:22:55,555 --> 01:22:56,890 - You let everybody believe you're dead! 1096 01:22:58,600 --> 01:23:00,059 Pretty convenient, wasn't it? 1097 01:23:01,019 --> 01:23:03,563 A dead man can't be tried for murder. 1098 01:23:03,646 --> 01:23:04,939 - Mr. Williams. 1099 01:23:05,023 --> 01:23:06,941 Perhaps your wife would understand better 1100 01:23:07,025 --> 01:23:09,777 if you would explain to her about the amnesia. 1101 01:23:09,861 --> 01:23:13,448 - Amnesia? Oh, don't tell me you believe he had amnesia. 1102 01:23:13,531 --> 01:23:14,657 Where's he been all this time? 1103 01:23:14,741 --> 01:23:17,243 Just wandering around in a daze? 1104 01:23:17,327 --> 01:23:20,205 - Tells us he's been in Larkspur, a little town in Idaho, 1105 01:23:20,288 --> 01:23:21,915 working as a mechanic in a service station 1106 01:23:21,998 --> 01:23:24,209 run by Mrs. Peters here. 1107 01:23:33,343 --> 01:23:34,886 - I understand perfectly. 1108 01:23:37,347 --> 01:23:39,516 Now that my chance for happiness is dead, 1109 01:23:39,599 --> 01:23:42,936 I suppose you'll demand the divorce I begged you to give me 1110 01:23:43,019 --> 01:23:44,437 so that I could marry Jim. 1111 01:23:44,521 --> 01:23:47,106 - That's fantastic. 1112 01:23:47,190 --> 01:23:48,441 - Yes. Isn't it? 1113 01:23:48,525 --> 01:23:49,526 After you telling us 1114 01:23:49,609 --> 01:23:52,195 that the man you picked up was a perfect stranger? 1115 01:23:52,278 --> 01:23:53,029 - Well, that's not true. 1116 01:23:53,112 --> 01:23:55,198 The time and place for meeting Jim had all been arranged. 1117 01:23:55,281 --> 01:23:56,574 - I must advise you, 1118 01:23:56,658 --> 01:23:59,327 there's a law that a wife can't testify against her husband. 1119 01:23:59,410 --> 01:24:00,411 - There's a law against murder too, 1120 01:24:00,495 --> 01:24:01,579 but that didn't stop him, 1121 01:24:01,663 --> 01:24:03,998 and nothing's going stop me until I'm through! 1122 01:24:07,544 --> 01:24:09,170 - It's alright with me, Captain. 1123 01:24:11,172 --> 01:24:14,425 Go on. Talk your head off. 1124 01:24:18,930 --> 01:24:22,141 - I, I was to have gone with him to Denver. 1125 01:24:22,225 --> 01:24:25,353 He insisted on it. Although I was quite ill. 1126 01:24:25,436 --> 01:24:27,063 Several hours before we were to leave, 1127 01:24:27,146 --> 01:24:30,191 he, he came home. There was a violent scene. 1128 01:24:30,275 --> 01:24:31,276 He, he threatened to kill me 1129 01:24:31,359 --> 01:24:32,944 unless I agreed to give up Jim. 1130 01:24:35,613 --> 01:24:36,823 And I wish he had. 1131 01:24:40,201 --> 01:24:41,411 - This is incredible. 1132 01:24:43,246 --> 01:24:45,623 Not one word that she has said is true. 1133 01:24:45,707 --> 01:24:48,084 - Then you have nothing to worry about. 1134 01:24:48,167 --> 01:24:49,002 Mrs. Williams, 1135 01:24:50,003 --> 01:24:52,463 was there a witness to the threats you mentioned? 1136 01:24:53,381 --> 01:24:58,386 - No. Unless the maid overheard. She was in the apartment. 1137 01:24:59,387 --> 01:25:02,557 In fact, she picked up the pieces of the vase 1138 01:25:02,640 --> 01:25:04,017 that he threw at me. 1139 01:25:04,100 --> 01:25:07,562 - Where is she now? - I, I don't know. 1140 01:25:07,645 --> 01:25:10,356 She, she left me suddenly after all this began. 1141 01:25:11,524 --> 01:25:16,529 Please could the questions wait? I feel rather ill. 1142 01:25:18,906 --> 01:25:20,366 - Would you have Mrs. Williams ready for the grand jury 1143 01:25:20,450 --> 01:25:22,535 at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning? 1144 01:25:22,619 --> 01:25:23,453 That's all. 1145 01:25:38,468 --> 01:25:41,304 We're gonna hold you too Williams. 1146 01:25:42,180 --> 01:25:43,389 - On what charge? 1147 01:25:43,473 --> 01:25:44,557 - Suspicion of murder. 1148 01:25:46,768 --> 01:25:48,561 - But he's not guilty of any of these things! 1149 01:25:48,645 --> 01:25:50,313 - Then it should be easy for him to prove it. 1150 01:25:50,396 --> 01:25:51,731 Take him down and book him. 1151 01:25:53,399 --> 01:25:54,692 - That fiction of Mrs. Williams 1152 01:25:54,776 --> 01:25:56,194 must have been very convincing. 1153 01:25:56,277 --> 01:26:00,281 - No, we just couldn't buy that yarn you tried to sell us. 1154 01:26:00,365 --> 01:26:01,199 - Let's go. 1155 01:26:02,784 --> 01:26:06,287 (newspaper boys shouting) 1156 01:26:18,257 --> 01:26:20,301 - Irene Williams goes free! 1157 01:26:20,385 --> 01:26:22,595 Husband held! Extra! Get your paper! 1158 01:26:26,933 --> 01:26:28,309 - And Daley's gonna cover Williams office. 1159 01:26:28,393 --> 01:26:29,394 - Okay, boys hop to it, 1160 01:26:29,477 --> 01:26:31,145 I want all I can get by 10:00 AM tomorrow 1161 01:26:31,229 --> 01:26:32,271 for the grand jury. 1162 01:26:32,355 --> 01:26:33,106 - Okay, chief. 1163 01:26:33,189 --> 01:26:36,192 - Oh, Tom, don't miss a bit. 1164 01:26:36,275 --> 01:26:38,945 Dig up everything you can on Williams and the Peters dame. 1165 01:26:39,028 --> 01:26:41,823 - You sort of believed Irene Williams story, didn't you? 1166 01:26:41,906 --> 01:26:43,449 - She made better sense than he did. 1167 01:26:43,533 --> 01:26:45,910 - Well, sure. She's a better liar than he is. 1168 01:26:45,993 --> 01:26:47,662 Don't forget I went all through 1169 01:26:47,745 --> 01:26:49,664 her grieving widowhood with her. 1170 01:26:49,747 --> 01:26:50,957 She's a bad customer. 1171 01:26:51,040 --> 01:26:53,042 Well, that's for the grand jury to decide. 1172 01:26:53,126 --> 01:26:55,086 And Williams insisted on letting her talk. 1173 01:26:55,169 --> 01:26:56,337 So it's his funeral. 1174 01:26:56,421 --> 01:26:57,964 - Funeral. All right. 1175 01:26:58,047 --> 01:27:00,007 Especially with that yarn he told. 1176 01:27:00,925 --> 01:27:03,344 But murder's out of character for him. 1177 01:27:04,220 --> 01:27:05,888 There's a few pieces missing somewhere. 1178 01:27:05,972 --> 01:27:07,849 - There might be in Idaho, 1179 01:27:07,932 --> 01:27:10,852 if it's not too much out of character for you to get going. 1180 01:27:10,935 --> 01:27:14,230 - You're gonna miss me, Cap when I retire next year. 1181 01:27:14,313 --> 01:27:17,734 Maybe I'll turn private eye and solve your cases for you. 1182 01:27:17,817 --> 01:27:20,069 (laughing) 1183 01:27:24,365 --> 01:27:25,199 - Hi Williams. 1184 01:27:27,535 --> 01:27:28,369 - Mr. Williams. 1185 01:27:29,203 --> 01:27:31,581 Thanks. Got a deal from the bottom here, don't you? 1186 01:27:31,664 --> 01:27:32,582 - Sorry, Williams. 1187 01:27:32,665 --> 01:27:33,666 - Okay, Williams. 1188 01:27:39,922 --> 01:27:44,469 - Well, not very good news, judging from your faces. 1189 01:27:44,552 --> 01:27:48,306 Well Walt, the grand jury returned indictment against you. 1190 01:27:48,389 --> 01:27:50,057 Mrs. Williams was released. 1191 01:27:52,769 --> 01:27:54,103 - I see. 1192 01:27:54,187 --> 01:27:55,563 - Now don't you worry, Walt. 1193 01:27:55,646 --> 01:27:57,482 We'll have you back at work where you're needed, 1194 01:27:57,565 --> 01:27:59,484 and in short order. 1195 01:27:59,567 --> 01:28:01,402 Come on, Eldridge. There's a visitor waiting, 1196 01:28:01,486 --> 01:28:03,821 far more attractive than we old fogies. 1197 01:28:04,655 --> 01:28:06,240 We're just leaving, Mrs. Peters. 1198 01:28:06,324 --> 01:28:10,036 But remember, don't hesitate to call on me for anything. 1199 01:28:10,119 --> 01:28:11,329 - Thank you so much. 1200 01:28:20,004 --> 01:28:20,838 - Hi, Boss. 1201 01:28:22,757 --> 01:28:24,592 - Bill, what have I done to you? 1202 01:28:25,510 --> 01:28:27,678 If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be here. 1203 01:28:29,847 --> 01:28:31,808 - If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be. 1204 01:28:32,600 --> 01:28:34,477 I came back here because 1205 01:28:34,560 --> 01:28:36,687 I wanted to believe in the things you do. 1206 01:28:36,771 --> 01:28:38,898 I still do. No matter what happened. 1207 01:28:40,358 --> 01:28:41,818 Will you do something for me? 1208 01:28:43,611 --> 01:28:46,113 Go back home where I know you'll be taken care of. 1209 01:28:47,615 --> 01:28:50,326 - Not a chance. You'll have to think of a better reason 1210 01:28:50,409 --> 01:28:52,119 than that to get rid of me. 1211 01:28:52,203 --> 01:28:53,621 I'm a big girl now. 1212 01:28:57,959 --> 01:29:00,002 - I just been to Larkspur Williams, 1213 01:29:00,086 --> 01:29:02,171 where I found these newspaper clippings. 1214 01:29:02,255 --> 01:29:03,256 Of course, some of them are three months old, 1215 01:29:03,339 --> 01:29:04,298 but you seem to treasure them, 1216 01:29:04,382 --> 01:29:05,591 so I brought them along. 1217 01:29:06,634 --> 01:29:08,094 - So? 1218 01:29:08,177 --> 01:29:10,221 - I don't think they exactly substantiate 1219 01:29:10,304 --> 01:29:12,223 your claim of amnesia. 1220 01:29:12,306 --> 01:29:14,058 - As if you are interested in substantiating 1221 01:29:14,141 --> 01:29:15,268 any claim of mine. 1222 01:29:15,351 --> 01:29:16,978 - Now, let's get one thing straight. 1223 01:29:17,061 --> 01:29:18,396 Most people, when they get in a jam, 1224 01:29:18,479 --> 01:29:21,190 think the police are only interested in the prosecution. 1225 01:29:21,274 --> 01:29:23,776 Our job is to get the facts. The truth. 1226 01:29:23,860 --> 01:29:26,445 And the truth never hurt anyone but the fellow that lied. 1227 01:29:26,529 --> 01:29:28,406 - Unless he was a beautiful woman. 1228 01:29:28,489 --> 01:29:30,992 - Oh, quit kidding yourself, Williams. You made the bond. 1229 01:29:31,075 --> 01:29:33,327 I had no more to do with Torrence's death than you did. 1230 01:29:33,411 --> 01:29:36,455 And out of the whole population of Northern California, 1231 01:29:36,539 --> 01:29:39,166 you just happened to pick up a hitchhiker, 1232 01:29:39,250 --> 01:29:41,627 who happened to be your wife's boyfriend. 1233 01:29:41,711 --> 01:29:43,254 I have a heart Williams. 1234 01:29:43,337 --> 01:29:46,048 I suppose you'll tell the truth when you take the stand, 1235 01:29:46,132 --> 01:29:48,634 but you better have some mighty conclusive proof 1236 01:29:48,718 --> 01:29:51,262 if you expect the jury to believe it. 1237 01:29:51,345 --> 01:29:52,305 - Wait, Lieutenant. 1238 01:29:53,347 --> 01:29:55,433 Bill, we all know you're not guilty, 1239 01:29:55,516 --> 01:29:58,477 but we're gonna need help to prove it and need it badly. 1240 01:29:58,561 --> 01:30:00,187 Lieutenant Quincy can't take sides, 1241 01:30:00,271 --> 01:30:02,315 but if we're right, he has to be on ours. 1242 01:30:03,357 --> 01:30:05,318 And I have a hunch he wants to be. 1243 01:30:07,361 --> 01:30:12,366 Why don't you tell him the whole story, all of it. Please? 1244 01:30:15,494 --> 01:30:18,706 - I'd like to, Quincy very much. 1245 01:30:22,251 --> 01:30:24,128 I guess I should have told the whole truth 1246 01:30:24,211 --> 01:30:25,212 in the first place. 1247 01:30:26,839 --> 01:30:28,382 But I wanted to clean this mess up 1248 01:30:28,466 --> 01:30:30,551 with as little scandal as possible. 1249 01:30:43,314 --> 01:30:44,273 - Well? 1250 01:30:44,357 --> 01:30:46,692 - No sign of the lug wrench or anything. 1251 01:30:46,776 --> 01:30:47,735 - My dear Mrs. Peters. 1252 01:30:47,818 --> 01:30:50,112 Will you please stop trying to be a detective? 1253 01:30:50,196 --> 01:30:51,656 How many times do you think the police 1254 01:30:51,739 --> 01:30:54,825 have combed this spot for any kind of evidence? 1255 01:30:54,909 --> 01:30:56,953 Now be a nice girl. Take Mr. Williams' advice. 1256 01:30:57,036 --> 01:30:58,454 Go back to Larkspur. 1257 01:30:58,537 --> 01:31:01,874 - What time is it? It's only four o'clock. 1258 01:31:01,958 --> 01:31:03,584 We still have time to go back to town 1259 01:31:03,668 --> 01:31:04,710 and go on our hunt for Su Lin. 1260 01:31:04,794 --> 01:31:05,878 - Now look here, young woman, 1261 01:31:05,962 --> 01:31:07,922 you've had me on the run since early morn. 1262 01:31:08,005 --> 01:31:11,092 - But Lieutenant, the maid seems to be our only hope now. 1263 01:31:11,175 --> 01:31:13,719 We've gotta keep looking till we find her, that's all. 1264 01:31:13,803 --> 01:31:14,553 - That's all? 1265 01:31:14,637 --> 01:31:16,973 - Wait, she was naturalized, wasn't she? 1266 01:31:17,056 --> 01:31:19,684 - Suffering chopsticks. 1267 01:31:19,767 --> 01:31:22,895 Quincy, you dumb flatfoot. This, this Su, 1268 01:31:22,979 --> 01:31:25,231 Su what's her name was Chinese born. 1269 01:31:25,314 --> 01:31:26,816 If her port of entry was San Francisco, 1270 01:31:26,899 --> 01:31:29,860 they'd still be a file on her, photo and all. 1271 01:31:29,944 --> 01:31:30,778 Let's go. 1272 01:31:32,738 --> 01:31:35,116 Back to town. Immigration. 1273 01:31:57,722 --> 01:32:00,099 I hope the council has given us the right lead. 1274 01:32:02,143 --> 01:32:04,895 (doorbell rings) 1275 01:32:10,860 --> 01:32:12,069 Are you Ah Sing? 1276 01:32:13,320 --> 01:32:17,074 Understand? You speak English? 1277 01:32:17,158 --> 01:32:19,785 - Also French, Italian and Hebrew. 1278 01:32:21,078 --> 01:32:23,622 May one ask what is desired? 1279 01:32:23,706 --> 01:32:25,916 - We were looking for Su Lin Chung. 1280 01:32:26,000 --> 01:32:27,585 A Chinese council said you were her uncle, 1281 01:32:27,668 --> 01:32:29,420 and might tell us what she is. 1282 01:32:29,503 --> 01:32:31,380 - This daughter of my brother. 1283 01:32:31,464 --> 01:32:33,382 Has she offended the honorable police? 1284 01:32:33,466 --> 01:32:34,216 - Oh no! 1285 01:32:34,300 --> 01:32:35,926 They just wanted to ask her some questions 1286 01:32:36,010 --> 01:32:39,346 about Mr. Williams, the man she used to work for. 1287 01:32:39,430 --> 01:32:43,309 - Ah Sing's heart is heavy that he cannot lead you to her. 1288 01:32:43,392 --> 01:32:47,229 But things that are not known, cannot be told. 1289 01:32:47,313 --> 01:32:50,941 - Well, if you hear anything ever report it to headquarters. 1290 01:32:57,490 --> 01:33:01,160 - Su Lin, untruth is not good for soul, 1291 01:33:01,243 --> 01:33:03,454 and not wisdom when told to policemen. 1292 01:33:03,537 --> 01:33:06,415 - Better for the soul to be kind than to be wise. 1293 01:33:06,499 --> 01:33:09,126 Su Lin must keep silence to help in this matter. 1294 01:33:14,298 --> 01:33:15,841 - You know you're quite a gal, 1295 01:33:15,925 --> 01:33:18,260 in case I haven't told you lately. 1296 01:33:18,344 --> 01:33:20,513 - You're just too easily pleased, that's all. 1297 01:33:22,389 --> 01:33:24,725 There must be a way out. Why can't we find it? 1298 01:33:26,268 --> 01:33:29,105 - Oh, buck up boy. Tomorrow's another day. 1299 01:33:31,148 --> 01:33:33,484 - That's the day you go to trial. 1300 01:33:37,029 --> 01:33:38,364 Bill I'm afraid. 1301 01:33:39,907 --> 01:33:42,701 - And the state intends to prove beyond any reasonable doubt 1302 01:33:42,785 --> 01:33:45,496 that the defendant Walter Williams did with malice 1303 01:33:45,579 --> 01:33:48,124 of forethought, kill the deceased James Torrence, 1304 01:33:48,207 --> 01:33:50,126 whom he knew to be his wife's lover. 1305 01:33:50,209 --> 01:33:52,461 And that with his victim dead beside him, 1306 01:33:52,545 --> 01:33:55,047 he drove his car into the course of an oncoming truck, 1307 01:33:55,131 --> 01:33:58,300 jumping clear himself some seconds prior to the crash. 1308 01:33:58,384 --> 01:34:00,219 And subsequently, he made his getaway in the back 1309 01:34:00,302 --> 01:34:01,595 of a loaded furniture van. 1310 01:34:01,679 --> 01:34:03,347 And for three months as Bill Walker, 1311 01:34:03,430 --> 01:34:05,141 he laughed at justice. 1312 01:34:05,224 --> 01:34:07,226 While we had imprisoned his unfaithful wife for conspiracy 1313 01:34:07,309 --> 01:34:09,311 and his own murder. 1314 01:34:10,479 --> 01:34:13,232 But then he decided that being dead cramped his style, 1315 01:34:13,315 --> 01:34:15,776 he thought he could eat his cake and have it too. 1316 01:34:15,860 --> 01:34:19,446 So he returned, most anxious to explain his long absence 1317 01:34:19,530 --> 01:34:21,615 and to right the dreadful mistake 1318 01:34:21,699 --> 01:34:23,993 that had imprisoned his wife for three months. 1319 01:34:25,161 --> 01:34:25,953 Ladies and gentlemen, 1320 01:34:26,036 --> 01:34:29,373 it was a cold-blooded premeditated murder, 1321 01:34:29,456 --> 01:34:32,293 and must be punished to the fullest extent of the law. 1322 01:34:32,376 --> 01:34:33,878 Call the first witness please. 1323 01:34:35,212 --> 01:34:37,047 Captain Callahan, Did Walter Williams tell you 1324 01:34:37,131 --> 01:34:40,426 what suddenly cured his amnesia after three months? 1325 01:34:40,509 --> 01:34:41,552 - No, he did not. 1326 01:34:41,635 --> 01:34:43,220 - But he did tell you the man that struck the blow, 1327 01:34:43,304 --> 01:34:45,389 which caused the amnesia was a total stranger, 1328 01:34:45,472 --> 01:34:47,016 a hitchhiker he had picked up. 1329 01:34:47,099 --> 01:34:47,808 - Yes. 1330 01:34:47,892 --> 01:34:49,226 - And that he knew nothing of this man's identity 1331 01:34:49,310 --> 01:34:50,477 or relationship with his wife, 1332 01:34:50,561 --> 01:34:52,646 until he suddenly recovered from his amnesia 1333 01:34:52,730 --> 01:34:54,607 and heard or read the details. 1334 01:34:54,690 --> 01:34:55,858 - That's what he said. 1335 01:34:55,941 --> 01:34:57,443 - Well, thank you Captain. 1336 01:34:59,028 --> 01:35:00,696 Your witness. Counselor. 1337 01:35:00,779 --> 01:35:01,614 - No questions. 1338 01:35:03,157 --> 01:35:08,162 - No, I saw no signs of amnesia, but definite concussion. 1339 01:35:08,412 --> 01:35:11,665 He was a bit evasive in answering questions, 1340 01:35:11,749 --> 01:35:13,709 but not vague or unsure. 1341 01:35:13,792 --> 01:35:14,877 - In your opinion, doctor, 1342 01:35:14,960 --> 01:35:17,546 could this head injury have been caused by a fall? 1343 01:35:17,630 --> 01:35:18,839 - Yes. 1344 01:35:18,923 --> 01:35:20,424 If the head had struck on some objects 1345 01:35:20,507 --> 01:35:23,677 such as a stone or a metal pipe. 1346 01:35:23,761 --> 01:35:26,472 - That's all, thank you. Your witness. 1347 01:35:26,555 --> 01:35:28,474 - Dr. Bender, are you familiar with a tool known 1348 01:35:28,557 --> 01:35:31,101 as the lug wrench for changing automobile wheels? 1349 01:35:31,185 --> 01:35:32,311 - I'm afraid I am, sir. 1350 01:35:32,394 --> 01:35:35,689 I've had a regular epidemic of flat tires lately. 1351 01:35:35,773 --> 01:35:37,733 - Well then, in your opinion, could this head injury, 1352 01:35:37,816 --> 01:35:38,567 which you treated, 1353 01:35:38,651 --> 01:35:40,778 have been caused by a blow from a lug wrench? 1354 01:35:40,861 --> 01:35:43,572 - Yes. It could have been caused by that too. 1355 01:35:43,656 --> 01:35:44,657 - Thank you, doctor. 1356 01:35:45,991 --> 01:35:47,743 - The ones with the earliest states you will notice 1357 01:35:47,826 --> 01:35:48,661 are heavily creased, 1358 01:35:48,744 --> 01:35:51,288 as though they've been carried in a wallet or a coat pocket. 1359 01:35:51,372 --> 01:35:52,539 Thank you. 1360 01:35:52,623 --> 01:35:54,500 Lieutenant Quincy, will you kindly tell the court 1361 01:35:54,583 --> 01:35:56,669 where you found these newspaper clippings? 1362 01:35:58,045 --> 01:36:00,422 - In the bedroom occupied by Mr. Williams. 1363 01:36:00,506 --> 01:36:03,384 Mrs. Peter's home in Larkspur, Idaho. 1364 01:36:04,343 --> 01:36:06,595 Is this your handwriting, Miss Revere? 1365 01:36:07,471 --> 01:36:09,223 - Yes, sir. And that's the message, 1366 01:36:09,306 --> 01:36:11,433 at least our record carbon of it. 1367 01:36:11,517 --> 01:36:13,519 - Would you read it to the court please? 1368 01:36:14,770 --> 01:36:16,981 - June 9th, 8:32 PM. 1369 01:36:17,064 --> 01:36:18,691 Message for Mrs. Walter Williams, 1370 01:36:18,774 --> 01:36:21,277 penthouse D, Mr. Williams called, 1371 01:36:21,360 --> 01:36:23,696 said he wants you to forget all about a certain problem, 1372 01:36:23,779 --> 01:36:28,284 that Softy is going to take care of it thoroughly. 1373 01:36:29,201 --> 01:36:31,287 - Was there any other conversation? 1374 01:36:31,370 --> 01:36:35,541 - Well, I, I just asked if that was all and he said, 1375 01:36:35,624 --> 01:36:37,126 yes, she'll understand and, 1376 01:36:37,209 --> 01:36:42,214 and sort of laughed as if it were a joke and hung up. 1377 01:36:42,423 --> 01:36:44,258 - Some joke. Killing the wife's boyfriend. 1378 01:36:44,341 --> 01:36:46,593 (laughing) 1379 01:36:50,848 --> 01:36:53,017 - That is the state versus Walter Williams. 1380 01:36:53,100 --> 01:36:55,477 All around so far have gone to the prosecution, 1381 01:36:55,561 --> 01:36:58,022 and it was a grim faced Williams who was returned 1382 01:36:58,105 --> 01:36:59,440 to his cell this afternoon. 1383 01:36:59,523 --> 01:37:01,442 What the score will be after he takes the stand 1384 01:37:01,525 --> 01:37:02,818 is anybody's guess. 1385 01:37:02,901 --> 01:37:05,904 But he's going to need some lucky punches to get a decision. 1386 01:37:07,114 --> 01:37:09,283 - And though Torrence struck with intent to kill, 1387 01:37:09,366 --> 01:37:11,660 after telling you this is from Irene and me, sucker, 1388 01:37:11,744 --> 01:37:13,412 you still telephoned Illinois 1389 01:37:13,495 --> 01:37:15,080 to find out if there was a cousin Jim. 1390 01:37:15,164 --> 01:37:18,459 You are hard to convince, aren't you Mr. Williams? 1391 01:37:18,542 --> 01:37:21,086 - Is it so incredible that a man should fight 1392 01:37:21,170 --> 01:37:23,422 against believing such a thing about his wife? 1393 01:37:23,505 --> 01:37:25,049 - Oh, that is very touching, 1394 01:37:25,132 --> 01:37:26,467 from a husband who planned a trip on which 1395 01:37:26,550 --> 01:37:29,219 he intended to destroy his wife and did kill her lover. 1396 01:37:29,303 --> 01:37:30,054 - That's a lie. 1397 01:37:30,137 --> 01:37:30,888 - Your honor. 1398 01:37:30,971 --> 01:37:33,307 I objected the conclusions drawn by the prosecutor, 1399 01:37:33,390 --> 01:37:35,309 and vote that would be stricken from the records. 1400 01:37:35,392 --> 01:37:37,186 - But your honor, there is a corpus elect remember? 1401 01:37:37,269 --> 01:37:39,688 Who was your wife's lover? 1402 01:37:39,772 --> 01:37:41,065 - Objection sustained. 1403 01:37:43,108 --> 01:37:44,902 - There is also her own story, 1404 01:37:44,985 --> 01:37:47,112 which in front of witnesses you insisted she tell. 1405 01:37:47,196 --> 01:37:49,823 And then we have your own two different stories 1406 01:37:49,907 --> 01:37:51,075 from your own lips. 1407 01:37:51,158 --> 01:37:53,660 One featuring a perfectly strange hitchhiker. 1408 01:37:53,744 --> 01:37:56,121 The second, an equally strange cousin Jim, 1409 01:37:56,205 --> 01:37:59,583 without a questionable substantiation for either. 1410 01:37:59,666 --> 01:38:02,336 (frantic music) 1411 01:38:37,704 --> 01:38:38,539 - Su Lin! 1412 01:38:42,626 --> 01:38:44,545 Follow that yellow cab! 1413 01:39:04,440 --> 01:39:05,357 - Please hurry. 1414 01:39:08,277 --> 01:39:11,113 (music continues) 1415 01:39:38,807 --> 01:39:39,933 - Wait for me. 1416 01:39:56,325 --> 01:39:57,159 Su Lin! 1417 01:40:02,164 --> 01:40:02,998 Su Lin! 1418 01:40:05,584 --> 01:40:07,711 Ah Sing, You remember me, don't you? 1419 01:40:07,794 --> 01:40:08,837 I was here with Lieutenant Quincy 1420 01:40:08,921 --> 01:40:10,339 from the police department. 1421 01:40:10,422 --> 01:40:11,757 I just followed Su Lin up the stairs. 1422 01:40:11,840 --> 01:40:13,550 I saw her come in here. 1423 01:40:13,634 --> 01:40:14,718 - You must be mistaken. 1424 01:40:14,801 --> 01:40:16,595 - I'm not mistaken! She's here! 1425 01:40:16,678 --> 01:40:19,223 I must see her. Ah Sing. Don't you understand? 1426 01:40:19,306 --> 01:40:21,683 It's to save a man from prison, even from death. 1427 01:40:24,728 --> 01:40:25,979 - I will send her to you. 1428 01:40:30,192 --> 01:40:33,570 (speaking Chinese) 1429 01:40:33,654 --> 01:40:36,740 - Oh Su Lin, we've been looking for you all these weeks. 1430 01:40:36,823 --> 01:40:39,409 Mr. Williams needs your help so desperately. 1431 01:40:39,493 --> 01:40:40,452 - I cannot help. 1432 01:40:40,536 --> 01:40:42,663 You must forget that you found Su Lin. 1433 01:40:42,746 --> 01:40:45,249 - Forget it? But you're his only witness! 1434 01:40:45,332 --> 01:40:46,583 You're the only one that can help! 1435 01:40:46,667 --> 01:40:49,253 - Not as a witness, only with silence can I repay 1436 01:40:49,336 --> 01:40:52,464 his great kindness to me and my family in China. 1437 01:40:52,548 --> 01:40:53,298 - Why? 1438 01:40:53,382 --> 01:40:55,968 - I heard other things that most unhappy day 1439 01:40:56,051 --> 01:40:57,636 from Mrs. Williams' bedroom. 1440 01:40:57,719 --> 01:40:59,680 His voice very loud and angry. 1441 01:40:59,763 --> 01:41:01,473 A flower bases broken to pieces. 1442 01:41:01,557 --> 01:41:03,600 - He can explain all that. 1443 01:41:03,684 --> 01:41:05,894 - They do not believe what he's already told, 1444 01:41:05,978 --> 01:41:10,566 that I heard anything would do harm. Don't you see? 1445 01:41:15,696 --> 01:41:16,530 - Yes. 1446 01:41:19,449 --> 01:41:23,287 - Much sorrow comes from women who know not honor and truth. 1447 01:41:23,370 --> 01:41:25,706 And Mrs. Williams, she's not true. 1448 01:41:25,789 --> 01:41:27,416 Even to that Torrence man. 1449 01:41:28,667 --> 01:41:30,210 - What makes you say that? 1450 01:41:30,294 --> 01:41:32,963 - That night when he was killed, her sickness was but 1451 01:41:33,046 --> 01:41:35,465 wall of falsehood behind which she could go secretly 1452 01:41:35,549 --> 01:41:37,593 to a meeting place. 1453 01:41:38,552 --> 01:41:42,055 - You, you mean she went out that night? 1454 01:41:44,933 --> 01:41:48,103 Su Lin, are you sure? 1455 01:41:48,186 --> 01:41:50,480 - Yes, because next morning in her bedroom 1456 01:41:50,564 --> 01:41:52,858 I found street shoes that had been worn. 1457 01:41:52,941 --> 01:41:55,277 Her coat on the closet floor with the sleeves 1458 01:41:55,360 --> 01:41:58,238 turned inside out as though removed hurriedly, 1459 01:41:58,322 --> 01:42:00,949 and in one pocket a door key to some hotel. 1460 01:42:01,033 --> 01:42:03,368 - Su Lin! That's it! 1461 01:42:03,452 --> 01:42:05,662 Proof that she and Torrence had planned to meet that night 1462 01:42:05,746 --> 01:42:09,291 after he killed Mr. Williams. What hotel was it? 1463 01:42:09,374 --> 01:42:13,754 - Oh, I, I don't remember. 1464 01:42:13,837 --> 01:42:17,466 - The key. What did you do with it? 1465 01:42:17,549 --> 01:42:19,259 - Returned to coat pocket. 1466 01:42:19,343 --> 01:42:22,054 Come on, we'll get to Lieutenant Quincy. 1467 01:42:22,137 --> 01:42:23,180 He'll know what to do. 1468 01:42:23,263 --> 01:42:25,599 And pray, Su Lin, every step of the way. 1469 01:42:33,106 --> 01:42:34,399 - Now hold everything. 1470 01:42:34,483 --> 01:42:36,485 Even if this long shot don't work out, 1471 01:42:36,568 --> 01:42:37,986 we'll just keep on pitching. 1472 01:42:41,573 --> 01:42:44,576 (speaking Chinese) 1473 01:42:51,333 --> 01:42:52,959 - Here it is. Yes. 1474 01:42:53,043 --> 01:42:56,088 - Room 302. Airport Hotel, Oakland. 1475 01:42:56,171 --> 01:42:57,756 - Maybe we got our miracle! 1476 01:42:57,839 --> 01:42:59,007 - A special little Chinese one. 1477 01:42:59,091 --> 01:43:01,176 - It is the hope that Su Lin was a small help 1478 01:43:01,259 --> 01:43:02,010 to Mr. William. 1479 01:43:02,094 --> 01:43:02,844 - Oh, Su Lin! 1480 01:43:02,928 --> 01:43:04,471 - Come on. Next stop, Oakland. 1481 01:43:04,554 --> 01:43:06,765 I sense a little ladies Hotel Rendezvous. 1482 01:43:08,642 --> 01:43:09,810 - I was on night duty then all right, 1483 01:43:09,893 --> 01:43:11,687 But I sure don't remember a looker like this. 1484 01:43:11,770 --> 01:43:12,521 Quite a dish, eh? 1485 01:43:12,604 --> 01:43:15,315 A little two highly seasoned for my digestion, thanks. 1486 01:43:15,399 --> 01:43:16,316 - Lieutenant. 1487 01:43:16,400 --> 01:43:19,695 Just found a couple of cards for room 302 on June 9th. 1488 01:43:19,778 --> 01:43:22,489 - Judge Baxter checked out at noon. 1489 01:43:22,572 --> 01:43:27,119 Mr. And Mrs. J Burns. Room not slept in. 1490 01:43:27,202 --> 01:43:29,955 J Burns. Burns. 1491 01:43:31,915 --> 01:43:35,168 - Look, Quincy, the handwriting on the card is identical 1492 01:43:35,252 --> 01:43:36,211 to that on the photograph. 1493 01:43:36,294 --> 01:43:37,713 And here's a little more of the same thing. 1494 01:43:37,796 --> 01:43:39,631 The coverup telegram to Aunt Margaret. 1495 01:43:39,715 --> 01:43:41,341 And look at the impressions. 1496 01:43:41,425 --> 01:43:43,677 Jay here and here, RNS. 1497 01:43:43,760 --> 01:43:47,764 J Burns. That's the name she started a telegram too. 1498 01:43:47,848 --> 01:43:49,683 - Room not slept in. 1499 01:43:49,766 --> 01:43:51,518 Say I got that dame pegged now, Lieutenant, 1500 01:43:51,601 --> 01:43:53,353 she said they'd be out of the room by midnight 1501 01:43:53,437 --> 01:43:55,230 as her husband was catching a plane. 1502 01:44:01,445 --> 01:44:02,279 - But Quincy, 1503 01:44:03,321 --> 01:44:05,073 this ties it all up, doesn't it? 1504 01:44:05,157 --> 01:44:06,616 - Yeah. Like a greased pig. 1505 01:44:06,700 --> 01:44:08,869 - What do you mean? We've got the evidence now. The proof. 1506 01:44:08,952 --> 01:44:09,703 - Of what? 1507 01:44:09,786 --> 01:44:12,372 Su Lin's theory that Irene was playing the field? 1508 01:44:12,456 --> 01:44:14,082 This evidence only proves that she came here 1509 01:44:14,166 --> 01:44:16,168 to keep a date with a man named Burns. 1510 01:44:16,251 --> 01:44:18,128 We can't even prove that he didn't keep the date. 1511 01:44:18,211 --> 01:44:20,130 - But you know he didn't, there wasn't any Burns. 1512 01:44:20,213 --> 01:44:22,424 It was only a name that she and Torrence used! 1513 01:44:22,507 --> 01:44:24,092 - Fine. If you can prove that, 1514 01:44:24,176 --> 01:44:27,721 Williams will be free, but none of this will prove it. 1515 01:44:27,804 --> 01:44:30,682 Sorry, copper. But we are just up another blind alley. 1516 01:44:30,766 --> 01:44:31,933 - Wait! - Yes sir? 1517 01:44:32,017 --> 01:44:34,269 - There's a couple of sample cases from Mr. Sam Andrews, 1518 01:44:34,352 --> 01:44:35,520 came up from the station this morning. 1519 01:44:35,604 --> 01:44:36,480 Take them to Parlor B right away. 1520 01:44:36,563 --> 01:44:37,481 - Sure thing, sir. 1521 01:44:57,000 --> 01:44:57,751 (bangs gavel) 1522 01:44:57,834 --> 01:44:59,503 - Be seated. 1523 01:44:59,586 --> 01:45:01,630 Case of the state versus Walter Williams. 1524 01:45:01,713 --> 01:45:03,048 Proceed, Mr. Eldridge. 1525 01:45:04,257 --> 01:45:07,677 - Your Honor, we will call Mrs. Irene Williams. 1526 01:45:10,180 --> 01:45:11,723 - Take the stand Mrs. Williams. 1527 01:45:21,650 --> 01:45:23,026 - Raise your right hand. 1528 01:45:23,109 --> 01:45:24,736 Do you solemnly swear the testimony you're about 1529 01:45:24,820 --> 01:45:26,071 to give in this cause to be the truth, the whole truth, 1530 01:45:26,154 --> 01:45:27,948 and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 1531 01:45:28,031 --> 01:45:29,282 - I do. 1532 01:45:30,784 --> 01:45:32,911 - What cooks? The defense call on her? 1533 01:45:34,704 --> 01:45:37,749 Mr. Eldridge, what's the purpose in calling this witness? 1534 01:45:37,833 --> 01:45:40,961 - Merely for purposes of identifying handwriting. 1535 01:45:41,044 --> 01:45:45,715 Now, Mrs. Williams, this photograph of you... 1536 01:45:45,799 --> 01:45:47,217 - Was stolen from my apartment. 1537 01:45:47,300 --> 01:45:49,261 - So? According to the inscription, 1538 01:45:49,344 --> 01:45:52,389 "to Walt, my adoring and adored husband, Irene," 1539 01:45:52,472 --> 01:45:53,932 this belongs to Mr. Williams. 1540 01:45:54,015 --> 01:45:56,685 This is your handwriting, isn't it? 1541 01:45:56,768 --> 01:45:57,811 - Of course. 1542 01:45:57,894 --> 01:46:00,981 I'm touched that he should have wanted it so badly. 1543 01:46:01,064 --> 01:46:05,193 - And this telegram addressed to Mrs. Margaret Hubbard. 1544 01:46:05,277 --> 01:46:06,778 Is that also your handwriting? 1545 01:46:08,029 --> 01:46:08,864 - It is. 1546 01:46:15,453 --> 01:46:18,582 - Now Mrs. Burns, I mean, Mrs. Williams, 1547 01:46:19,875 --> 01:46:20,625 This photograph is inscribed, 1548 01:46:20,709 --> 01:46:24,713 "to Jim, my adoring and adored, Irene." 1549 01:46:24,796 --> 01:46:25,547 Did you write this too? 1550 01:46:25,630 --> 01:46:27,465 - I, I see no point in all this. 1551 01:46:27,549 --> 01:46:29,551 - Merely answer counsel's questions. 1552 01:46:29,634 --> 01:46:30,510 Did you write it? 1553 01:46:32,429 --> 01:46:33,638 - I did. 1554 01:46:33,722 --> 01:46:35,599 - And these letters addressed to Mr. James Torrence. 1555 01:46:35,682 --> 01:46:37,017 Did you write them? - Yes! 1556 01:46:44,649 --> 01:46:47,277 - And this monogrammed garment, 1557 01:46:47,360 --> 01:46:48,695 a gift from you to Mr. Torrence? 1558 01:46:48,778 --> 01:46:51,031 - Why must I be tortured again by all this? 1559 01:46:51,114 --> 01:46:53,783 I never made any secret of my love for Jim Torrence. 1560 01:46:53,867 --> 01:46:55,118 That's why he is dead. 1561 01:46:55,201 --> 01:46:56,912 - Your love for Jim Torrance? 1562 01:46:56,995 --> 01:46:58,204 Yet on the very night he was killed, 1563 01:46:58,288 --> 01:47:00,749 you had a rendezvous with a man named Burns, didn't you? 1564 01:47:00,832 --> 01:47:02,083 - I don't know what you're talking about. 1565 01:47:02,167 --> 01:47:03,585 I don't know any man named Burns. 1566 01:47:03,668 --> 01:47:05,587 I was at home that night, very ill. 1567 01:47:05,670 --> 01:47:07,297 - Oh yes, the sleeping pills. 1568 01:47:07,380 --> 01:47:08,882 Well, you must walk in your sleep then, 1569 01:47:08,965 --> 01:47:10,675 for you spent at least part of that night 1570 01:47:10,759 --> 01:47:12,344 at the airport hotel in Oakland, 1571 01:47:12,427 --> 01:47:15,013 where you registered for Mr. And Mrs. J Burns. 1572 01:47:15,096 --> 01:47:16,765 Don't waste the court's time trying to deny it. 1573 01:47:16,848 --> 01:47:21,311 This is the registration card that you signed at 9:20 PM, 1574 01:47:21,394 --> 01:47:26,399 and there's the room clerk who assigned you to room 302. 1575 01:47:26,650 --> 01:47:30,695 And this Mrs. Williams is the key to room 302, 1576 01:47:30,779 --> 01:47:33,406 which you very carelessly left in the pocket of a coat, 1577 01:47:33,490 --> 01:47:35,116 which was found in your closet yesterday. 1578 01:47:35,200 --> 01:47:37,702 - All right. I was there. Now are you satisfied? 1579 01:47:37,786 --> 01:47:39,287 - Not quite. 1580 01:47:39,371 --> 01:47:42,624 This Jay Burns, Mrs. Williams. Was his first name Jack? 1581 01:47:42,707 --> 01:47:43,708 - Yes. 1582 01:47:43,792 --> 01:47:45,126 - Have you been in contact with him lately? 1583 01:47:45,210 --> 01:47:45,961 - No. No! 1584 01:47:46,044 --> 01:47:46,878 - How long since you have seen or heard 1585 01:47:46,962 --> 01:47:47,754 from this Jack Burns? 1586 01:47:47,837 --> 01:47:49,214 - Well, I don't know. I don't remember! 1587 01:47:49,297 --> 01:47:50,465 You bet she doesn't remember, 1588 01:47:50,548 --> 01:47:54,094 because there isn't any Jack Burns and there never was. 1589 01:47:54,177 --> 01:47:56,012 That was an alias for Jim Torrence, 1590 01:47:56,096 --> 01:47:58,139 and it was Torrence who was to have met you that night 1591 01:47:58,223 --> 01:48:00,433 after your charming little plot to kill your husband 1592 01:48:00,517 --> 01:48:01,518 had been duly executed. 1593 01:48:01,601 --> 01:48:02,894 - It's not true! It's not true! 1594 01:48:02,978 --> 01:48:04,896 - I have bad news for you, Mrs. Williams. 1595 01:48:04,980 --> 01:48:06,523 I can prove it's true. 1596 01:48:06,606 --> 01:48:09,985 These pajamas, these letters, this picture, 1597 01:48:10,068 --> 01:48:12,570 all of which you identified for the court, 1598 01:48:12,654 --> 01:48:14,948 were found in this suitcase, 1599 01:48:15,824 --> 01:48:17,909 which is full of the clothes and personal belongings 1600 01:48:17,993 --> 01:48:20,704 of Mr. James Torrence. 1601 01:48:20,787 --> 01:48:22,622 And the suitcase was found in the baggage room 1602 01:48:22,706 --> 01:48:25,500 of the airport hotel, where it's been held since June 9th, 1603 01:48:25,583 --> 01:48:27,794 and it says on this tag, 1604 01:48:29,087 --> 01:48:34,092 in large print, "hold for Jack Burns." 1605 01:48:34,259 --> 01:48:35,635 That is all. Mrs. Williams. 1606 01:48:38,972 --> 01:48:40,557 - Just a moment. Mrs. Williams. 1607 01:48:42,225 --> 01:48:44,060 Your honor, in view of the evidence presented, 1608 01:48:44,144 --> 01:48:46,438 we now ask for a dismissal of the state's case 1609 01:48:46,521 --> 01:48:48,273 against Walter Williams, 1610 01:48:48,356 --> 01:48:50,066 and we intend to charge Irene Williams 1611 01:48:50,150 --> 01:48:52,444 with conspiracy to commit murder against her husband, 1612 01:48:52,527 --> 01:48:53,403 Walter Williams. 1613 01:48:54,362 --> 01:48:59,367 - Oh no! 1614 01:49:04,456 --> 01:49:06,124 - The case against Walter Williams dismissed. 1615 01:49:06,207 --> 01:49:07,917 Court adjourned until two o'clock. 1616 01:49:11,212 --> 01:49:12,714 - Well, that's that, Walt. 1617 01:49:12,797 --> 01:49:14,382 - Congratulations, Mr. Williams. 1618 01:49:17,177 --> 01:49:18,470 - I haven't the words for it, Quincy, 1619 01:49:18,553 --> 01:49:21,306 but we, we could never have made it without you. 1620 01:49:21,389 --> 01:49:23,516 - Oh, sure you could. You know, son, 1621 01:49:23,600 --> 01:49:25,685 right always wins if you give it a little push, 1622 01:49:25,769 --> 01:49:27,604 especially when you've get a copper like this one 1623 01:49:27,687 --> 01:49:28,605 to do the push. 1624 01:49:28,688 --> 01:49:30,148 Well, I'll be seeing you. 1625 01:49:30,231 --> 01:49:31,232 You know, it'll seem kind of strange 1626 01:49:31,316 --> 01:49:32,442 being able to eat and sleep 1627 01:49:32,525 --> 01:49:34,819 without someone getting in your hair all the time. 1628 01:49:36,321 --> 01:49:38,740 - Oh, fine. Walt, we're looking forward 1629 01:49:38,823 --> 01:49:40,450 to having your hand on the wheel again. 1630 01:49:40,533 --> 01:49:42,660 The Denver plants are waiting for you to open them. 1631 01:49:42,744 --> 01:49:44,579 You think you can make it the morning? 1632 01:49:44,662 --> 01:49:45,872 - How about it, counselor? 1633 01:49:45,955 --> 01:49:47,165 - You bet you can. 1634 01:49:47,248 --> 01:49:49,292 - Oh, good. Well, I'll be running along. 1635 01:49:51,503 --> 01:49:53,296 Well, you think you'll like Denver? 1636 01:49:54,589 --> 01:49:55,799 - It's okay by me, boss. 1637 01:49:57,175 --> 01:49:59,219 - Yes. Impact. 1638 01:50:00,303 --> 01:50:03,389 The force with which two lives can come together. 1639 01:50:03,473 --> 01:50:06,935 Sometimes for evil, sometimes for good. 1640 01:50:15,902 --> 01:50:18,488 (bright music)