1 00:02:14,583 --> 00:02:17,915 - Morning, Mr. Shaw. - Good morning, Mr. Vavasour. 2 00:02:28,333 --> 00:02:30,082 Terrible weather, Mr. Shaw. 3 00:02:30,208 --> 00:02:32,332 Yes. Shocking. 4 00:02:47,625 --> 00:02:49,332 I'll see you at the bank, Mr. Shaw. 5 00:02:49,458 --> 00:02:50,915 Right, Mr. Vavasour. 6 00:02:51,208 --> 00:02:53,499 - Morning, gov. - Morning. 7 00:03:03,416 --> 00:03:04,790 [ Engine turns over ] 8 00:03:09,666 --> 00:03:11,249 Here! Look out, gov! 9 00:03:12,041 --> 00:03:13,290 Oh! 10 00:03:13,500 --> 00:03:14,874 [ Car horn honks ] 11 00:03:18,250 --> 00:03:20,249 My dear Mr. Shaw! Are you all right? 12 00:03:21,625 --> 00:03:22,540 Yes. 13 00:03:22,666 --> 00:03:23,957 Yes. Yes, I think so. 14 00:03:24,458 --> 00:03:26,124 Here, he done that on purpose. 15 00:03:26,833 --> 00:03:29,332 He was trying to kill ya! 16 00:03:36,708 --> 00:03:39,874 HASTINGS: It weighs 80,000 tons, you know? 17 00:03:41,208 --> 00:03:42,790 That is heavy, Hastings. 18 00:03:43,958 --> 00:03:45,499 It's over 1,000 feet long. 19 00:03:47,458 --> 00:03:49,582 Yes, Hastings. 20 00:03:50,750 --> 00:03:52,832 Its siren can be heard 10 miles away. 21 00:03:53,583 --> 00:03:54,832 10 miles, Poirot. 22 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,249 Oh, mon Dieu. 23 00:03:58,458 --> 00:04:01,165 I'd give my eyeteeth to be on this maiden voyage. 24 00:04:01,291 --> 00:04:02,874 I mean, it's an engineering marvel. 25 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:04,415 It is a marvel to me, Hastings, 26 00:04:04,541 --> 00:04:06,665 how anyone wishes to travel on such a contraption. 27 00:04:06,791 --> 00:04:08,749 Contraption? The Queen Mary? 28 00:04:09,750 --> 00:04:11,499 Poirot, you're going too far. 29 00:04:11,625 --> 00:04:13,665 No, Hastings. I'm going nowhere. 30 00:04:14,333 --> 00:04:17,124 Even to contemplate such a matter gives me the mal de mer. 31 00:04:17,250 --> 00:04:18,749 I can assure you, Poirot, 32 00:04:19,333 --> 00:04:21,499 you wouldn't be seasick on the Queen Mary. 33 00:04:21,625 --> 00:04:22,665 Steady as a rock. 34 00:04:22,791 --> 00:04:24,332 Hastings, it is 20 years ago 35 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:28,124 that I came to this country in a boat across the channel, 36 00:04:28,666 --> 00:04:30,249 and still I am not recovered. 37 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:32,332 LEMON: Mr. Poirot. 38 00:04:32,541 --> 00:04:35,124 This just came for you by personal messenger. 39 00:04:36,208 --> 00:04:37,374 Thank you, Miss Lemon. 40 00:04:39,666 --> 00:04:41,457 The London and Scottish Bank. 41 00:04:41,916 --> 00:04:43,582 We don't have an account there, do we? 42 00:04:43,708 --> 00:04:44,957 No. 43 00:04:45,125 --> 00:04:46,707 Mr. Poirot did have some problems 44 00:04:46,833 --> 00:04:48,124 with his bank last year. 45 00:04:48,250 --> 00:04:50,457 The chairman was arrested. [ Chuckles ] 46 00:04:50,583 --> 00:04:51,624 HASTINGS: Yes, I remember. 47 00:04:51,750 --> 00:04:53,332 It was Poirot who put the man behind bars. 48 00:04:53,458 --> 00:04:54,832 This is most unusual. 49 00:04:55,916 --> 00:04:57,874 Indeed a circumstance unique. 50 00:04:58,291 --> 00:04:59,749 An attempted murder. 51 00:05:01,250 --> 00:05:02,957 American Liberty Bonds. 52 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,415 Have they been robbed? 53 00:05:05,833 --> 00:05:07,124 Not yet, Miss Lemon. 54 00:05:08,208 --> 00:05:09,915 But they think that they are going to be. 55 00:05:10,041 --> 00:05:11,290 And when they are, 56 00:05:12,750 --> 00:05:16,582 there is at stake the sum of $1 million. 57 00:05:38,083 --> 00:05:41,290 Mr. Poirot, are you aware of the nature of Liberty Bonds? 58 00:05:42,375 --> 00:05:44,249 I have no personal experience. 59 00:05:44,583 --> 00:05:46,415 They're the equivalent of blank checks, 60 00:05:46,541 --> 00:05:48,540 payable to whosoever holds them. 61 00:05:48,833 --> 00:05:50,707 And so if they were to be mislaid? 62 00:05:51,750 --> 00:05:54,540 Same as losing cash. It would ruin us. 63 00:05:59,083 --> 00:06:00,249 Tell me, M. Shaw, 64 00:06:00,375 --> 00:06:02,790 why is it necessary to transport these bonds? 65 00:06:02,916 --> 00:06:04,749 The bank is currently extending its credit 66 00:06:04,875 --> 00:06:05,790 in America, Mr. Poirot. 67 00:06:05,916 --> 00:06:08,124 We must have funds in place in New York. 68 00:06:08,541 --> 00:06:11,165 - Please. - Thank you. 69 00:06:16,375 --> 00:06:18,374 And it is M. Shaw who will take them? 70 00:06:19,291 --> 00:06:20,707 Yes. In two days' time. 71 00:06:21,125 --> 00:06:22,749 He'll be traveling on the Queen Mary. 72 00:06:22,875 --> 00:06:24,124 I say! 73 00:06:25,125 --> 00:06:27,665 Oh. Sorry. 74 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:31,582 Now, if M. Shaw were unable to make this journey, 75 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,665 who would travel in his place? 76 00:06:34,083 --> 00:06:36,749 The assistant general manager. Mr. Ridgeway. 77 00:06:36,958 --> 00:06:38,957 Mr. Ridgeway is above suspicion. 78 00:06:39,375 --> 00:06:41,082 I would certainly like to think so. 79 00:06:41,208 --> 00:06:42,999 POIROT: Why is that, M. Vavasour? 80 00:06:43,125 --> 00:06:45,457 He has been with the bank for seven years. 81 00:06:45,666 --> 00:06:48,707 He's also engaged to my secretary. 82 00:06:55,166 --> 00:06:56,415 Yes, gentlemen. 83 00:06:56,791 --> 00:06:58,790 I will examine this matter for you. 84 00:06:58,916 --> 00:07:00,290 Really, Mr. Vavasour. 85 00:07:00,416 --> 00:07:02,665 No, Mr. Shaw. That car tried to kill you. 86 00:07:03,125 --> 00:07:04,457 I saw it with my own eyes. 87 00:07:05,250 --> 00:07:06,957 POIROT: The red sports car? 88 00:07:07,125 --> 00:07:08,415 A Singer, you think? 89 00:07:08,708 --> 00:07:09,957 Uh, yes. 90 00:07:11,041 --> 00:07:12,832 POIROT: But you were unable to make out 91 00:07:12,958 --> 00:07:14,165 the number of the registration? 92 00:07:14,291 --> 00:07:15,874 It happened too quickly. 93 00:07:16,958 --> 00:07:19,415 And to be truthful, my eyesight is not good. 94 00:07:19,541 --> 00:07:20,665 I'm sorry, Mr. Vavasour. 95 00:07:20,791 --> 00:07:22,332 I still think you're blowing this whole thing 96 00:07:22,458 --> 00:07:23,374 out of proportion. 97 00:07:23,500 --> 00:07:25,832 We'll let Mr. Poirot be the judge of that. 98 00:07:27,375 --> 00:07:29,915 You'd better have a word with our Mr. McNeil. 99 00:07:30,125 --> 00:07:31,624 He's the head of security. 100 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:34,374 I'm sure you'll find him more than helpful. 101 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:40,665 I have to tell you, Mr. Poirot, I consider your presence here 102 00:07:40,791 --> 00:07:42,624 to be a gross intrusion in my affairs. 103 00:07:42,750 --> 00:07:45,374 That, I would say, is for M. Vavasour to decide. 104 00:07:45,500 --> 00:07:47,290 I'll have you know that in the five years 105 00:07:47,416 --> 00:07:48,874 that I have been head of security here, 106 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:51,415 not so much as a paper clip has gone astray. 107 00:07:51,625 --> 00:07:54,165 M. McNeil, I'm sure if such a thing were to happen, 108 00:07:54,291 --> 00:07:56,915 you would be the man ideal for the case. 109 00:08:12,083 --> 00:08:13,332 [ Lock opening ] 110 00:08:14,250 --> 00:08:16,249 [ Door opens ] 111 00:08:18,125 --> 00:08:19,415 Here it is, Mr. Poirot. 112 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:22,290 The portmanteau in which the bonds will travel. 113 00:08:23,291 --> 00:08:24,957 I had it built to my own design. 114 00:08:25,375 --> 00:08:26,707 Steel plate inside. 115 00:08:26,916 --> 00:08:29,165 Five-lever lock. Hardened steel. 116 00:08:29,583 --> 00:08:31,665 Clutch screws here and here. 117 00:08:34,125 --> 00:08:35,665 There are just three keys. 118 00:08:36,041 --> 00:08:39,165 One for Mr. Shaw and one for Mr. Vavasour. 119 00:08:43,791 --> 00:08:45,457 And the third? 120 00:08:46,708 --> 00:08:48,832 For me, of course. 121 00:08:50,833 --> 00:08:53,499 And what if M. Ridgeway had to make the journey? 122 00:08:53,666 --> 00:08:54,915 Mr. Ridgeway? 123 00:08:56,208 --> 00:08:57,749 Well, that's the bank's lookout, 124 00:08:57,875 --> 00:09:00,665 but I'd have to say he would not be my first choice as courier. 125 00:09:00,791 --> 00:09:04,124 And why is that, M. McNeil? 126 00:09:05,166 --> 00:09:07,290 You're the detective, Mr. Poirot. 127 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 You work it out. 128 00:09:23,291 --> 00:09:25,082 [ Speaking indistinctly ] 129 00:09:27,583 --> 00:09:28,832 Goodbye. 130 00:09:30,041 --> 00:09:31,332 Thank you, Sandra. 131 00:09:32,208 --> 00:09:33,582 Mr. Poirot, isn't it? 132 00:09:33,916 --> 00:09:36,582 M. Ridgeway. My associate, Captain Hastings. 133 00:09:36,958 --> 00:09:38,082 - How do you do? - How do you do? 134 00:09:38,208 --> 00:09:40,790 - Please sit down, gentlemen. - Thank you. 135 00:09:44,750 --> 00:09:46,874 I suppose you've come about Mr. Shaw. 136 00:09:47,166 --> 00:09:48,707 You heard what took place? 137 00:09:49,416 --> 00:09:51,499 Yes. But I'm sure it was an accident. 138 00:09:52,333 --> 00:09:53,582 Why? 139 00:09:53,875 --> 00:09:56,415 Well, I mean, who's gonna knock off old Shaw? 140 00:09:57,500 --> 00:10:00,249 He's utterly harmless and dry as old bones. 141 00:10:01,208 --> 00:10:02,457 Mm. 142 00:10:03,291 --> 00:10:05,999 I understand that you yourself would travel to America 143 00:10:06,125 --> 00:10:07,415 if M. Shaw were indisposed. 144 00:10:07,541 --> 00:10:08,790 Yes. A bit of fun, eh? 145 00:10:10,208 --> 00:10:11,665 And on the Queen Mary, too. 146 00:10:11,958 --> 00:10:13,207 I'll say. 147 00:10:13,333 --> 00:10:14,832 POIROT: You would like to go? 148 00:10:14,958 --> 00:10:16,207 Of course I would. 149 00:10:17,083 --> 00:10:18,499 Oh, but not enough to... 150 00:10:19,750 --> 00:10:21,790 You don't think... 151 00:10:22,916 --> 00:10:24,665 What car do you drive, M. Ridgeway? 152 00:10:24,791 --> 00:10:25,874 I don't. 153 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:28,957 I did have a car. It was a Singer. 154 00:10:30,416 --> 00:10:31,665 The color? 155 00:10:31,875 --> 00:10:33,874 Red. But I haven't had it for weeks. 156 00:10:34,750 --> 00:10:35,999 You see, I sold it. 157 00:10:37,458 --> 00:10:38,707 I didn't like it. 158 00:10:39,416 --> 00:10:40,582 It was the ignition. 159 00:10:40,708 --> 00:10:43,332 I could never get the damn thing to start. 160 00:10:51,916 --> 00:10:53,165 He was lying. 161 00:10:53,625 --> 00:10:56,332 He was not, perhaps, telling the truth in entirety. 162 00:10:56,458 --> 00:10:58,499 The Singer's got a brand-new ignition system. 163 00:10:58,625 --> 00:11:00,040 Racing start. It's the best on the road. 164 00:11:00,166 --> 00:11:02,540 Ah, Hastings. Always the enthusiast. 165 00:11:02,875 --> 00:11:03,999 Mr. Poirot? 166 00:11:06,041 --> 00:11:07,290 Might I... 167 00:11:07,916 --> 00:11:09,165 Can I talk to you? 168 00:11:10,166 --> 00:11:11,832 My name is Esmee Dalgleish. 169 00:11:12,458 --> 00:11:14,415 I'm engaged to be married to Philip Ridgeway. 170 00:11:14,541 --> 00:11:16,415 Ah, I'd say he's a very lucky man. 171 00:11:16,583 --> 00:11:18,457 Thank you. 172 00:11:20,250 --> 00:11:22,624 And you're also the secretary of M. Vavasour? 173 00:11:22,750 --> 00:11:25,249 Yes, that's right. 174 00:11:26,916 --> 00:11:28,832 How can I help you, mademoiselle? 175 00:11:28,958 --> 00:11:31,457 Mr. Poirot, may I speak to you in confidence? 176 00:11:32,500 --> 00:11:34,582 You have my assurance, mademoiselle. 177 00:11:35,541 --> 00:11:36,957 I love Philip very much. 178 00:11:37,750 --> 00:11:39,499 We hope to be married in the autumn. 179 00:11:39,625 --> 00:11:41,832 But it's just these bonds, Mr. Poirot. 180 00:11:43,375 --> 00:11:44,415 The money. 181 00:11:44,541 --> 00:11:45,790 It concerns you? 182 00:11:46,333 --> 00:11:47,332 Yes. 183 00:11:47,458 --> 00:11:50,040 Because if Mr. Shaw were unable to go to America, 184 00:11:50,166 --> 00:11:51,874 Philip would take his place. 185 00:11:52,416 --> 00:11:54,415 And I'm afraid for him, Mr. Poirot. 186 00:11:55,333 --> 00:11:57,499 You're afraid someone might attack him? 187 00:11:58,750 --> 00:11:59,999 Well... yes. 188 00:12:00,958 --> 00:12:02,874 There's no saying what some people might do 189 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:04,249 for such a sum of money. 190 00:12:05,375 --> 00:12:07,957 Mr. Poirot, I know you will do everything you can, 191 00:12:08,083 --> 00:12:10,665 but, please, I beg of you, keep an eye on Philip. 192 00:12:10,791 --> 00:12:12,457 Whatever happens. 193 00:12:13,875 --> 00:12:16,499 I'm frightened he's going to come to harm. 194 00:12:31,500 --> 00:12:33,790 You're very punctual, Mr. Ridgeway. 195 00:12:35,291 --> 00:12:36,540 Time for a pint? 196 00:12:37,500 --> 00:12:38,749 No. 197 00:12:39,333 --> 00:12:41,082 No. I have to get back to the bank. 198 00:12:41,208 --> 00:12:42,457 Ah, yes. 199 00:12:43,708 --> 00:12:44,832 And the money? 200 00:12:44,958 --> 00:12:46,207 It's on its way. 201 00:12:47,750 --> 00:12:48,999 Another week, that's all. 202 00:12:49,125 --> 00:12:50,374 Another week? 203 00:12:50,625 --> 00:12:51,874 10 days. 204 00:12:52,916 --> 00:12:54,499 No more. 205 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,249 I promise you. 206 00:12:58,458 --> 00:12:59,957 It's all arranged. 207 00:13:26,708 --> 00:13:29,707 Ah. Thank you, Mrs. Winter. 208 00:13:38,291 --> 00:13:40,457 [ Gasping ] 209 00:13:51,708 --> 00:13:53,415 Mr. Poirot. Thank goodness you're back. 210 00:13:53,541 --> 00:13:54,457 What is it, Miss Lemon? 211 00:13:54,583 --> 00:13:55,915 It's the bank. They telephoned. 212 00:13:56,041 --> 00:13:58,832 Their Mr. Shaw -- He's been poisoned! 213 00:14:05,541 --> 00:14:07,665 Good evening. We wish to see a M. Shaw. 214 00:14:08,666 --> 00:14:09,999 And you are? 215 00:14:12,750 --> 00:14:14,624 Hercule Poirot. 216 00:14:15,791 --> 00:14:17,040 Oh, yes. Come in. 217 00:14:17,166 --> 00:14:18,582 Thank you. 218 00:14:26,375 --> 00:14:28,624 - HASTINGS: How is he? - Still very weak. 219 00:14:28,958 --> 00:14:30,957 - It was strychnine, you know? - Strychnine? 220 00:14:31,083 --> 00:14:32,332 In his coffee. 221 00:14:32,875 --> 00:14:34,290 More guests, Mr. Shaw. 222 00:14:34,875 --> 00:14:36,749 Just five minutes, then sleep. 223 00:14:36,916 --> 00:14:38,832 Thank you. Thank you, Nurse Long. 224 00:14:39,333 --> 00:14:40,624 Mr. -- Mr. Poirot -- 225 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:45,249 No, no, no, M. Shaw. Please. You must not tire yourself. 226 00:14:48,083 --> 00:14:49,957 It was a close thing, Mr. Poirot. 227 00:14:50,375 --> 00:14:52,374 - One more mouthful -- - McNEIL: [ Clears throat ] 228 00:14:52,500 --> 00:14:54,374 I have begun an investigation. 229 00:14:54,500 --> 00:14:56,040 It could have been anyone. 230 00:14:57,416 --> 00:14:59,124 - Anyone. - McNEIL: Yes. 231 00:14:59,333 --> 00:15:00,665 But at least we have ascertained 232 00:15:00,791 --> 00:15:02,749 who was the last person in Mr. Shaw's office 233 00:15:02,875 --> 00:15:04,582 before the coffee was drunk. 234 00:15:05,958 --> 00:15:07,499 And who was that, M. McNeil? 235 00:15:08,083 --> 00:15:10,832 The same person who will now be taking the bonds. 236 00:15:12,541 --> 00:15:14,415 Mr. Ridgeway. 237 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:19,332 I thought you were going to take me out this evening. 238 00:15:19,458 --> 00:15:21,249 I was. And I want to. But I can't. 239 00:15:22,791 --> 00:15:24,874 I'm sorry, old girl. It's business. 240 00:15:25,583 --> 00:15:26,665 It's always business. 241 00:15:26,791 --> 00:15:28,915 Well, you should talk to old Vavasour. 242 00:15:29,041 --> 00:15:30,332 He's the one to blame. 243 00:15:30,666 --> 00:15:31,915 Philip... 244 00:15:32,458 --> 00:15:34,124 - Do you still love me? - What? 245 00:15:35,041 --> 00:15:36,290 Of course I do. 246 00:15:37,333 --> 00:15:38,582 I'm wild about you. 247 00:15:39,208 --> 00:15:40,624 I never see you anymore. 248 00:15:40,791 --> 00:15:42,040 Oh. 249 00:15:42,708 --> 00:15:44,124 Things will get better 250 00:15:44,791 --> 00:15:49,040 once I just... turn the corner. 251 00:15:50,166 --> 00:15:51,457 Look... 252 00:15:53,500 --> 00:15:55,165 I got to fly. 253 00:15:59,041 --> 00:16:00,040 Oh! 254 00:16:00,166 --> 00:16:01,707 Darling, look, damn silly of me -- 255 00:16:01,833 --> 00:16:03,832 I, uh, left my wallet at the office. 256 00:16:04,541 --> 00:16:06,874 Oh, Philip. 257 00:16:10,083 --> 00:16:12,499 I seem to keep doing this, don't I? 258 00:16:13,583 --> 00:16:15,124 I've got a couple of pounds. 259 00:16:15,875 --> 00:16:17,207 I'm sorry, darling. 260 00:16:18,333 --> 00:16:20,207 Philip, look, if you're in trouble... 261 00:16:20,333 --> 00:16:21,624 Of course I'm not in trouble. 262 00:16:21,750 --> 00:16:22,957 You can tell me. 263 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:24,957 Everything's going to be fine. 264 00:16:25,833 --> 00:16:27,374 See you tomorrow. 265 00:16:29,500 --> 00:16:32,040 [ Door opens, closes ] 266 00:16:37,250 --> 00:16:38,624 The keys, Mr. McNeil. 267 00:16:39,125 --> 00:16:42,332 You know what to do when you reach New York, Mr. Ridgeway? 268 00:16:42,458 --> 00:16:43,749 - Yes, sir. - Good. 269 00:16:44,958 --> 00:16:46,499 One for you, Mr. Ridgeway. 270 00:16:48,166 --> 00:16:49,999 Mr. McNeil, you are responsible 271 00:16:50,125 --> 00:16:52,290 for delivering that to Mr. Shaw at his home. 272 00:16:52,416 --> 00:16:53,665 Very good, sir. 273 00:16:54,833 --> 00:16:56,082 And one for me. 274 00:16:58,583 --> 00:17:00,499 Is Mr. Shaw still not better, sir? 275 00:17:01,333 --> 00:17:02,540 I'm afraid not, Miss Dalgleish. 276 00:17:02,666 --> 00:17:04,540 He's going to be in bed for at least two weeks. 277 00:17:04,666 --> 00:17:06,749 I'd be glad to make the journey, sir. 278 00:17:07,708 --> 00:17:09,124 Thank you, Mr. McNeil. 279 00:17:09,791 --> 00:17:11,957 But there's business to be done in New York 280 00:17:12,083 --> 00:17:16,165 which in Mr. Shaw's absence only Mr. Ridgeway can handle. 281 00:17:17,875 --> 00:17:19,415 It's only 10 days, old girl. 282 00:17:19,916 --> 00:17:21,915 They say it's going to be the fastest crossing ever. 283 00:17:22,041 --> 00:17:23,999 VAVASOUR: You may be sure I'm taking no chances 284 00:17:24,125 --> 00:17:26,499 with your fiancé's safety, Miss Dalgleish. 285 00:17:26,625 --> 00:17:28,707 After what has happened to Mr. Shaw. 286 00:17:29,041 --> 00:17:31,707 I have asked Mr. Poirot to accompany the bonds. 287 00:17:32,208 --> 00:17:34,124 He's letting me know later today. 288 00:17:34,333 --> 00:17:37,165 With due respect, I can't quite see what's to be gained 289 00:17:37,291 --> 00:17:39,582 by employing a Belgian. 290 00:17:46,333 --> 00:17:48,374 DALGLEISH: It's just these bonds, Mr. Poirot. 291 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:49,707 The money. 292 00:17:51,125 --> 00:17:52,540 I love Philip very much. 293 00:17:55,166 --> 00:17:56,957 I know you will do everything you can, 294 00:17:57,083 --> 00:18:01,415 but, please, I beg of you, keep an eye on Philip. 295 00:18:02,625 --> 00:18:05,832 Come on, Johnathan. It's time we were home. 296 00:18:16,916 --> 00:18:20,374 LEMON: I've put in your blue tie and the mauve silk waistcoat. 297 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:23,957 POIROT: And I shall take also the brown suit 298 00:18:24,291 --> 00:18:26,624 and the two waistcoats that coordinate. 299 00:18:26,833 --> 00:18:31,249 You can't take your entire wardrobe, Mr. Poirot. 300 00:18:32,666 --> 00:18:34,790 - Poirot. - Ah, Hastings. Enfin. 301 00:18:35,541 --> 00:18:37,540 You must begin at once the packing. 302 00:18:37,750 --> 00:18:39,665 - We're going? - On the Queen Mary. 303 00:18:39,791 --> 00:18:40,790 What, you and me? 304 00:18:40,916 --> 00:18:42,957 Yes, Hastings, we travel with the bonds. 305 00:18:43,083 --> 00:18:45,415 I have this confirmed with M. Vavasour this afternoon. 306 00:18:45,541 --> 00:18:47,290 That's wonderful, Poirot! 307 00:18:47,416 --> 00:18:49,665 What on earth made you change your mind? 308 00:18:50,333 --> 00:18:51,665 I cannot refuse a lady. 309 00:18:52,250 --> 00:18:53,957 Especially if she's a queen. 310 00:18:54,125 --> 00:18:56,290 I promise you, Poirot, you won't have a twinge of seasickness. 311 00:18:56,416 --> 00:18:57,665 So you say, mon ami. 312 00:18:57,916 --> 00:19:00,749 But I take the precautions all the same. 313 00:19:57,208 --> 00:20:00,624 $1 million in Liberty Bonds. 314 00:20:21,208 --> 00:20:23,124 ANNOUNCER: New York bound at last, 315 00:20:23,250 --> 00:20:25,332 the Queen Mary on her maiden voyage. 316 00:20:25,708 --> 00:20:27,124 Tens of thousands of people 317 00:20:27,250 --> 00:20:29,249 have poured into Southampton to catch a glimpse 318 00:20:29,375 --> 00:20:31,790 of the world's newest and greatest liner. 319 00:20:32,666 --> 00:20:35,790 But what of the privileged few who will sail aboard her? 320 00:20:36,916 --> 00:20:39,499 One or two will hardly remember the occasion, 321 00:20:39,750 --> 00:20:42,165 whilst others are determined that this will be one trip 322 00:20:42,291 --> 00:20:43,874 that they won't forget. 323 00:20:45,666 --> 00:20:47,374 And here's a familiar face -- 324 00:20:47,625 --> 00:20:50,499 Europe's most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, 325 00:20:50,666 --> 00:20:52,999 hot on the track of a well-deserved break 326 00:20:53,125 --> 00:20:55,707 and looking forward to a life on the ocean way. 327 00:20:56,833 --> 00:20:58,624 Another "case" for M. Poirot. 328 00:20:59,333 --> 00:21:02,540 There are over 2,000 cases being loaded safely on board. 329 00:21:02,750 --> 00:21:04,957 And it's certainly an arresting sight 330 00:21:05,250 --> 00:21:09,624 as the sailing hour arrives and the Queen Mary puts to sea. 331 00:21:12,958 --> 00:21:14,874 And now our camera takes to the air 332 00:21:15,250 --> 00:21:18,790 as Britain's newest liner leaves the sanctuary of home waters 333 00:21:19,083 --> 00:21:22,082 and heads into the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. 334 00:21:22,541 --> 00:21:24,624 But will she steal that blue ribbon? 335 00:21:25,583 --> 00:21:27,790 It's currently held by the Normandie, 336 00:21:27,916 --> 00:21:30,124 with a crossing time of just four days. 337 00:21:31,625 --> 00:21:33,207 [ Sea gulls crying ] 338 00:21:37,250 --> 00:21:38,624 [ Inhales deeply ] 339 00:21:44,750 --> 00:21:46,540 - Bonjour. - Morning. 340 00:21:52,333 --> 00:21:53,832 Madame. 341 00:21:56,041 --> 00:21:57,290 [ Door locks ] 342 00:21:58,083 --> 00:22:00,665 [ Southern accent ] Good morning, Mr. Poirot. 343 00:22:00,916 --> 00:22:03,290 Bonjour, mademoiselle. 344 00:22:07,750 --> 00:22:09,582 [ Knocks ] 345 00:22:29,750 --> 00:22:31,207 Bonjour, Hastings. 346 00:22:32,333 --> 00:22:33,582 Comment ça va? 347 00:22:33,791 --> 00:22:35,832 Oh, I'm terrible. 348 00:22:37,041 --> 00:22:39,457 I tell you, Poirot, it's not seasickness. 349 00:22:40,166 --> 00:22:42,082 I'm never seasick. 350 00:22:43,291 --> 00:22:45,499 Must have been that oyster last night. 351 00:22:45,708 --> 00:22:47,374 If you wish, I have some pills. 352 00:22:48,208 --> 00:22:51,624 Thank you, Poirot. I'll be perfectly all right. 353 00:22:56,250 --> 00:22:57,332 Oh, I say, Poirot... 354 00:22:57,458 --> 00:22:58,374 Oui? 355 00:22:58,500 --> 00:23:00,957 There's a young lady in the cabin next door. 356 00:23:01,125 --> 00:23:02,749 Yes, it is just now that we have met. 357 00:23:02,875 --> 00:23:04,124 Miss Brooks. 358 00:23:04,750 --> 00:23:05,999 Miranda. 359 00:23:06,458 --> 00:23:08,790 We were supposed to go swimming together. 360 00:23:08,916 --> 00:23:11,499 If you see her again, could you tell her I'm... 361 00:23:12,083 --> 00:23:13,207 [ Gags softly ] 362 00:23:13,333 --> 00:23:14,957 The bad oyster, no? 363 00:23:19,708 --> 00:23:21,332 Oui. 364 00:23:41,500 --> 00:23:42,749 RIDGEWAY: Yes? 365 00:23:43,291 --> 00:23:44,957 Bring it in. 366 00:23:53,500 --> 00:23:54,749 Oh. Good morning. 367 00:23:56,208 --> 00:23:57,707 Bonjour, M. Ridgeway. 368 00:23:58,708 --> 00:24:00,165 I thought you were the steward. 369 00:24:01,291 --> 00:24:02,707 No. 370 00:24:03,791 --> 00:24:05,249 You have not yet had a breakfast. 371 00:24:05,375 --> 00:24:06,624 No. 372 00:24:07,875 --> 00:24:10,999 Actually, I had a bit of a night of it. 373 00:24:12,791 --> 00:24:14,499 Oui. 374 00:24:16,041 --> 00:24:17,124 And the portmanteau? 375 00:24:17,250 --> 00:24:18,499 Oh. 376 00:24:20,250 --> 00:24:22,457 The key's perfectly safe, Mr. Poirot. 377 00:24:23,500 --> 00:24:24,707 You don't have to worry. 378 00:24:24,833 --> 00:24:26,290 I'll keep the key in my pocket 379 00:24:26,416 --> 00:24:28,749 and lock the cabin door each time I go out. 380 00:24:30,125 --> 00:24:32,582 If you see the steward, could you ask him to get a move on? 381 00:24:32,708 --> 00:24:34,540 I'm famished. 382 00:24:43,125 --> 00:24:44,415 Well, hello again. 383 00:24:44,708 --> 00:24:46,124 Ah, mademoiselle. 384 00:24:46,916 --> 00:24:49,290 My friend, Captain Hastings, regrets that he is unable 385 00:24:49,416 --> 00:24:50,624 to swim with you today. 386 00:24:50,750 --> 00:24:51,999 Oh, that's okay. 387 00:24:52,208 --> 00:24:54,415 I was feeling pretty terrible myself. 388 00:24:54,750 --> 00:24:56,249 I was dancin' until 3:00. 389 00:24:56,666 --> 00:24:57,457 Oh. 390 00:24:57,583 --> 00:24:59,832 And yet you are traveling alone, Mlle. Brooks? 391 00:24:59,958 --> 00:25:02,290 You're never alone on a ship, Mr. Poirot. 392 00:25:02,708 --> 00:25:03,582 I'll see ya. 393 00:25:07,041 --> 00:25:10,540 Mademoiselle, pardon, but... 394 00:25:12,041 --> 00:25:13,540 What is the time? 395 00:25:17,875 --> 00:25:19,665 It's just 9:30. 396 00:25:21,250 --> 00:25:23,165 Thank you. 397 00:25:27,291 --> 00:25:28,665 [ Door closes ] 398 00:25:30,166 --> 00:25:32,374 [ Slow big-band music playing ] 399 00:26:13,958 --> 00:26:15,707 [ Laughter ] 400 00:26:21,833 --> 00:26:23,082 Ah, Mr. Poirot. 401 00:26:23,416 --> 00:26:25,082 - Good morning. - Bonjour. 402 00:26:25,208 --> 00:26:26,499 The captain sends his compliments, 403 00:26:26,625 --> 00:26:28,707 but I'm afraid he won't be at his table tonight. 404 00:26:28,833 --> 00:26:29,749 Oh, there is a problem? 405 00:26:29,875 --> 00:26:32,290 There's been a patch of fog forecast, sir. 406 00:26:33,291 --> 00:26:34,790 Nothing to concern you, 407 00:26:34,916 --> 00:26:37,332 but the captain will have to remain on the bridge. 408 00:26:37,458 --> 00:26:40,082 Ah, well. Please to convey my regrets to the captain. 409 00:26:40,208 --> 00:26:42,957 Yes, sir. Looks as if this may lose us the blue ribbon. 410 00:26:43,083 --> 00:26:44,624 I suppose there's always next time. 411 00:26:44,750 --> 00:26:45,499 Oui. 412 00:26:45,625 --> 00:26:46,790 Morning, sir. 413 00:26:46,916 --> 00:26:48,457 Good morning. 414 00:27:02,666 --> 00:27:04,832 [ Slow big-band music playing ] 415 00:27:21,666 --> 00:27:23,582 Just a little fish for me, please. 416 00:27:23,791 --> 00:27:25,874 Poached. With dry toast. 417 00:27:29,958 --> 00:27:31,207 Merci beaucoup. 418 00:27:31,750 --> 00:27:34,415 Mais c'est incroyable, eh? This ship that is not a ship. 419 00:27:34,541 --> 00:27:36,082 It is, how you say, a marvel. 420 00:27:38,041 --> 00:27:39,290 Yes, Poirot. 421 00:27:39,708 --> 00:27:42,332 Ah, but of course my poor Hastings, he still has the -- 422 00:27:42,458 --> 00:27:43,832 Food poisoning. 423 00:27:45,416 --> 00:27:48,165 Evening, Ridgeway. Can we count you in tonight? 424 00:27:49,291 --> 00:27:50,374 I'll be there. 425 00:27:50,500 --> 00:27:52,999 See if you can win back some of that money, eh? 426 00:27:55,958 --> 00:27:57,207 You play the cards? 427 00:27:57,500 --> 00:27:58,624 Yes. 428 00:27:58,750 --> 00:27:59,999 It passes the time. 429 00:28:00,333 --> 00:28:03,540 And it's all very friendly. We just play for a few pounds. 430 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,957 Ah. Merci. 431 00:28:08,083 --> 00:28:09,874 Ah! Les cervelles au beurre. 432 00:28:10,583 --> 00:28:11,915 Oh, what's that? 433 00:28:13,083 --> 00:28:16,915 It is the brains of the calf fried in butter. 434 00:28:19,291 --> 00:28:22,874 I think perhaps I'll go and have another lie-down. 435 00:28:26,125 --> 00:28:28,124 [ Ship horn blows ] 436 00:28:31,375 --> 00:28:32,665 [ Laughter ] 437 00:28:42,708 --> 00:28:45,332 Bye! Bye. 438 00:28:52,958 --> 00:28:54,499 Queens high, damn it. 439 00:28:56,375 --> 00:28:57,790 Well... 440 00:29:00,375 --> 00:29:02,040 I'm afraid you're blown, Ridgeway. 441 00:29:05,916 --> 00:29:07,415 Yes. 442 00:29:09,791 --> 00:29:12,374 I'm sure you'll accept an IOU. 443 00:29:59,291 --> 00:30:01,165 [ Water splashes ] 444 00:30:09,958 --> 00:30:11,707 Oh, Miss Brooks. Miranda. 445 00:30:12,208 --> 00:30:14,540 Why, Captain Hastings. Can't you sleep? 446 00:30:15,916 --> 00:30:17,165 No, no, I couldn't. 447 00:30:17,666 --> 00:30:18,957 I thought I heard... 448 00:30:19,583 --> 00:30:21,665 Someone didn't go overboard just now, did they? 449 00:30:21,791 --> 00:30:23,124 Only the orchestra. 450 00:30:23,625 --> 00:30:25,582 But they've been going overboard all night. 451 00:30:25,708 --> 00:30:28,249 [ Laughs ] Yes. I'm sorry I couldn't join you. 452 00:30:29,041 --> 00:30:31,124 Why, I'm sorry you couldn't make it. 453 00:30:31,333 --> 00:30:33,665 Still, we'll be in New York in a few hours. 454 00:30:35,041 --> 00:30:36,290 Perhaps we could, um... 455 00:30:36,416 --> 00:30:38,415 Yes, well, maybe we'll meet again. 456 00:30:40,041 --> 00:30:41,124 Well, then. 457 00:30:41,250 --> 00:30:42,499 Yes. 458 00:30:43,666 --> 00:30:44,915 Miss Brooks? 459 00:30:45,666 --> 00:30:47,915 Good night, Captain Hastings. 460 00:31:04,250 --> 00:31:05,832 Ridgeway? 461 00:31:25,500 --> 00:31:26,915 Captain Hastings. 462 00:31:27,166 --> 00:31:28,415 Ridgeway! 463 00:31:28,625 --> 00:31:29,832 The bonds! 464 00:31:42,125 --> 00:31:43,749 Wait here, please. 465 00:31:46,208 --> 00:31:48,082 Is it really true? They've gone? 466 00:31:49,333 --> 00:31:50,832 Yes, sir. I'm afraid so. 467 00:31:51,875 --> 00:31:54,124 But they're an hour from New York, you said. 468 00:31:54,250 --> 00:31:55,749 They must still be on the ship. 469 00:31:55,875 --> 00:31:58,665 I've cabled them to start a person-to-person search, sir, 470 00:31:58,791 --> 00:32:02,249 but, uh, it would be easier if I were there. 471 00:32:03,125 --> 00:32:04,374 They must be found. 472 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:07,665 If the bonds are sold, it could bring down the entire bank. 473 00:32:07,791 --> 00:32:09,124 I'm aware of that, sir. 474 00:32:09,583 --> 00:32:11,832 Which is why I must ask you one question. 475 00:32:11,958 --> 00:32:13,540 Of course. Anything. 476 00:32:14,416 --> 00:32:16,749 Do you still have the key I gave you? 477 00:32:20,083 --> 00:32:21,832 SHAW: It hasn't left my sight. 478 00:32:22,416 --> 00:32:23,665 [ Fanfare plays ] 479 00:32:24,083 --> 00:32:26,957 ANNOUNCER: Britain's greatest liner steams into New York 480 00:32:27,083 --> 00:32:29,207 at the end of her first Atlantic crossing 481 00:32:29,333 --> 00:32:30,457 without the blue ribbon 482 00:32:30,583 --> 00:32:32,790 after fog delayed her for more than 11 hours. 483 00:32:32,916 --> 00:32:35,249 Even so, New York gave a frenzied welcome 484 00:32:35,833 --> 00:32:37,499 to Britain's queen of the sea. 485 00:32:38,375 --> 00:32:41,624 The crossing was completed in 4 days, 12 hours, 24 minutes 486 00:32:41,791 --> 00:32:43,540 at an average speed of 29 knots. 487 00:32:44,708 --> 00:32:46,957 And just listen to that roar of welcome. 488 00:32:47,666 --> 00:32:49,874 [ Crowd cheering ] 489 00:32:53,666 --> 00:32:55,999 RIDGEWAY: I swear to heaven, Mr. Poirot. 490 00:32:56,708 --> 00:32:58,124 I had the key all the time. 491 00:32:59,333 --> 00:33:01,165 And where were you all night, Mr. Ridgeway? 492 00:33:01,291 --> 00:33:02,582 I was playing cards. 493 00:33:03,416 --> 00:33:05,540 I know I should have been here, but... 494 00:33:06,083 --> 00:33:07,624 I suppose it's a weakness of mine. 495 00:33:07,750 --> 00:33:08,999 Gambling. 496 00:33:09,333 --> 00:33:10,624 How much did you lose? 497 00:33:11,625 --> 00:33:12,874 About £100. 498 00:33:14,125 --> 00:33:16,082 And the same the night before. 499 00:33:16,666 --> 00:33:18,749 This doesn't look too good for me, does it? 500 00:33:18,875 --> 00:33:20,290 Leave us, M. Ridgeway. 501 00:33:20,666 --> 00:33:22,957 We shall speak again later. 502 00:33:25,708 --> 00:33:28,165 I'll go and make my report to the captain. 503 00:33:32,208 --> 00:33:33,790 I say. Look at this, Poirot. 504 00:33:34,083 --> 00:33:36,124 It's all cut and scratched at the back here. 505 00:33:36,250 --> 00:33:38,249 Oui. This I have examined already. 506 00:33:38,666 --> 00:33:41,290 Almost as if someone tried to force it but couldn't. 507 00:33:41,416 --> 00:33:42,999 Précisément. 508 00:33:43,875 --> 00:33:46,082 But then they managed to unlock it anyway. 509 00:33:46,208 --> 00:33:47,415 Hmm. 510 00:33:47,541 --> 00:33:49,332 Curious. It is very curious. 511 00:33:51,083 --> 00:33:53,832 They waste much, much time trying to pry it open, 512 00:33:54,666 --> 00:33:57,957 and then, sapristi, they find they have the key all the time. 513 00:33:58,083 --> 00:34:01,290 Unless they wanted to make it look as if it'd been forced. 514 00:34:01,583 --> 00:34:03,040 Oui. C'est possible. 515 00:34:03,583 --> 00:34:05,665 But then it must have been Ridgeway. 516 00:34:06,208 --> 00:34:07,499 Nobody else had a key. 517 00:34:07,708 --> 00:34:09,207 You are disappointed? 518 00:34:09,500 --> 00:34:11,790 Well, I mean, I think he's a bit of an ass in many ways, 519 00:34:11,916 --> 00:34:13,332 but I didn't think he had it in him to -- 520 00:34:13,458 --> 00:34:16,915 No. Neither did I, mon ami. 521 00:34:17,708 --> 00:34:18,457 [ Door clangs ] 522 00:34:18,583 --> 00:34:21,790 - We have to find them, McNeil. - Yes, sir. 523 00:34:23,625 --> 00:34:25,540 Or the person who stole them, sir. 524 00:34:25,708 --> 00:34:26,790 Quite. 525 00:34:26,916 --> 00:34:28,790 - Mr. Shaw had his key? - Yes, sir. 526 00:34:29,541 --> 00:34:31,915 - Yes, of course he had. - Do you have yours, sir? 527 00:34:32,041 --> 00:34:33,332 - What? - Your key. 528 00:34:33,625 --> 00:34:36,165 - Of course I have. - May I see it, please, sir? 529 00:34:37,250 --> 00:34:38,999 Really, McNeil! 530 00:34:41,333 --> 00:34:42,665 [ Ship horn blowing ] 531 00:34:43,333 --> 00:34:44,582 So I came out here, 532 00:34:46,250 --> 00:34:48,665 went over to the rail here. 533 00:34:52,250 --> 00:34:57,040 Then I heard a splash, which seemed to come from over there. 534 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,749 And this is where I met Miranda. 535 00:35:05,083 --> 00:35:06,165 Mlle. Brooks? 536 00:35:06,291 --> 00:35:08,582 Yes. She came from over there. 537 00:35:10,791 --> 00:35:12,290 Now, the cabin of M. Ridgeway -- 538 00:35:12,416 --> 00:35:14,457 It looks out onto this deck, does it not? 539 00:35:14,583 --> 00:35:15,832 Yes. Yes, it does. 540 00:35:16,541 --> 00:35:18,332 But she was carrying nothing? 541 00:35:18,958 --> 00:35:20,207 No. 542 00:35:21,041 --> 00:35:22,332 If she had taken them, 543 00:35:23,041 --> 00:35:24,749 she could have thrown them overboard, 544 00:35:24,875 --> 00:35:27,540 and then they could have drifted into New York. 545 00:35:28,458 --> 00:35:29,707 And then... 546 00:35:30,750 --> 00:35:33,790 perhaps they grew the little fins and swam ashore. 547 00:35:35,125 --> 00:35:36,374 Yes. 548 00:35:37,041 --> 00:35:38,999 It is a stupid idea. 549 00:35:41,500 --> 00:35:43,415 Au contraire, my dear Hastings. 550 00:35:44,500 --> 00:35:47,165 You are as perceptive as ever. 551 00:35:57,458 --> 00:35:59,040 VAVASOUR: Wait a minute. 552 00:36:01,166 --> 00:36:03,124 It was here. 553 00:36:05,166 --> 00:36:08,374 Mr. Vavasour, do you realize how serious this matter is? 554 00:36:08,958 --> 00:36:10,207 Of course I do. 555 00:36:10,541 --> 00:36:12,415 This is a matter for the police now. 556 00:36:12,541 --> 00:36:13,999 - Police? - Yes, sir. 557 00:36:15,208 --> 00:36:17,457 Your key, your secretary's fiancé, 558 00:36:18,083 --> 00:36:20,874 and your idea to send the bonds in the first place. 559 00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:22,415 McNeil, you work for me. 560 00:36:24,041 --> 00:36:26,124 I think you better come with me, sir. 561 00:36:26,583 --> 00:36:28,957 Down to the Yard. 562 00:36:30,958 --> 00:36:33,707 Ah, Mr. Poirot. Have you made any progress, sir? 563 00:36:34,916 --> 00:36:36,082 We make great steps. 564 00:36:36,208 --> 00:36:37,707 Oh, I wish I could say the same. 565 00:36:37,833 --> 00:36:39,624 This gentleman is a customs officer, sir. 566 00:36:39,750 --> 00:36:41,624 The name's Franklin, sir. Tom Franklin. 567 00:36:41,750 --> 00:36:43,374 And may I say what an honor it is 568 00:36:43,500 --> 00:36:46,165 to shake the hand of the famous Hercule Poirot. 569 00:36:46,291 --> 00:36:47,540 Thank you. 570 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,540 You have begun the search, M. Franklin? 571 00:36:49,666 --> 00:36:50,874 Yes, sir, and I have to tell you, 572 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:52,957 a bent dime couldn't get past my men. 573 00:36:53,083 --> 00:36:54,374 But so far, nothing. 574 00:36:55,166 --> 00:36:56,957 Has Miss Brooks gone ashore yet? 575 00:36:57,250 --> 00:36:59,624 Blond American girl. Very beautiful. 576 00:36:59,750 --> 00:37:02,374 Sir, there are over 1,000 passengers on board. 577 00:37:02,500 --> 00:37:04,540 In any case, officer, you are too late. 578 00:37:04,666 --> 00:37:05,582 Too late? 579 00:37:05,708 --> 00:37:07,999 The bonds will not be found on the passengers, 580 00:37:08,125 --> 00:37:09,624 and they are not on this ship. 581 00:37:09,750 --> 00:37:11,040 That's impossible, sir. 582 00:37:11,166 --> 00:37:13,040 They can't have got off the ship. 583 00:37:13,166 --> 00:37:15,582 I assure you, gentlemen, that is the case. 584 00:37:15,708 --> 00:37:16,999 There is nothing more for us here. 585 00:37:17,125 --> 00:37:19,874 Hastings, you and I must return to London at once. 586 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:22,790 - And Mr. Ridgeway? - He will be returning with us. 587 00:37:23,250 --> 00:37:25,457 But what about the search, Mr. Poirot? 588 00:37:25,666 --> 00:37:27,957 Your Mr. McNeil was pretty insistent. 589 00:37:29,125 --> 00:37:33,415 I assure you, officer, M. McNeil does not belong to me. 590 00:37:35,458 --> 00:37:37,457 Mr. McNeil, where is Mr. Vavasour? 591 00:37:38,125 --> 00:37:40,082 He is at the police station, Miss Dalgleish. 592 00:37:40,208 --> 00:37:41,457 The police? Why? 593 00:37:42,375 --> 00:37:45,915 I'm afraid that is confidential information, Miss Dalgleish. 594 00:37:46,041 --> 00:37:48,249 He is the general manager of this bank, 595 00:37:48,416 --> 00:37:49,749 and I am his secretary. 596 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,415 That makes no difference. 597 00:37:51,541 --> 00:37:53,957 I have a right to know. This is ridiculous. 598 00:37:54,541 --> 00:37:56,457 But let me remind you, Mr. McNeil. 599 00:37:56,791 --> 00:37:58,915 In a few days, Mr. Poirot will be back. 600 00:37:59,333 --> 00:38:00,957 I don't see how he can help. 601 00:38:09,166 --> 00:38:10,707 ANNOUNCER: And home again! 602 00:38:10,833 --> 00:38:13,040 The Queen Mary returns to home waters. 603 00:38:14,125 --> 00:38:15,540 And as we circle 'round, 604 00:38:16,083 --> 00:38:17,915 another member of the line passes -- 605 00:38:18,041 --> 00:38:20,165 the Berengaria, outward bound -- 606 00:38:20,541 --> 00:38:22,457 two great vessels passing at sea. 607 00:38:23,708 --> 00:38:26,624 And now the Queen Mary heads into Southampton water 608 00:38:26,833 --> 00:38:28,249 and prepares to berth. 609 00:38:28,958 --> 00:38:31,207 Many happy returns to your home waters. 610 00:38:32,875 --> 00:38:34,874 - [ Ship horn blowing ] - [ Crowd cheering ] 611 00:39:04,666 --> 00:39:07,040 Good to be home, eh, Poirot? 612 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,832 Oh, look. There's your fiancée. 613 00:39:21,041 --> 00:39:22,290 Officers. 614 00:39:22,416 --> 00:39:23,665 Yes, sir? 615 00:39:24,083 --> 00:39:25,332 Mr. Poirot. 616 00:39:26,416 --> 00:39:27,832 I want you to arrest this man 617 00:39:27,958 --> 00:39:30,582 for the theft of $1 million in the Liberty Bonds. 618 00:39:30,708 --> 00:39:31,832 What?! 619 00:39:31,958 --> 00:39:33,207 I say, Poirot. 620 00:39:33,375 --> 00:39:34,624 If you say so, sir. 621 00:39:34,958 --> 00:39:36,290 Come on, you. 622 00:39:39,583 --> 00:39:41,707 How could you?! 623 00:39:49,666 --> 00:39:52,207 It looked such a beautiful ship, Mr. Poirot. 624 00:39:52,875 --> 00:39:56,124 It was indeed an experience most remarkable, Miss Lemon. 625 00:39:56,333 --> 00:39:58,915 I'm only sorry it wasn't all more successful. 626 00:39:59,666 --> 00:40:01,124 But it was a great success. 627 00:40:02,250 --> 00:40:04,457 Not once did I succumb to the mal de mer. 628 00:40:05,166 --> 00:40:07,415 - Poirot. - Ah, Hastings, you are ready. 629 00:40:08,416 --> 00:40:10,457 We have played the games long enough, Hastings. 630 00:40:10,583 --> 00:40:13,499 It is now time to settle the scores. 631 00:40:31,375 --> 00:40:32,874 VAVASOUR: Mr. Poirot! 632 00:40:33,833 --> 00:40:35,124 This is monstrous. 633 00:40:35,333 --> 00:40:37,415 I do not know what happened to my key. 634 00:40:37,916 --> 00:40:39,915 When did you notice it had gone, M. Vavasour? 635 00:40:40,041 --> 00:40:41,665 Only when McNeil asked for it. 636 00:40:41,791 --> 00:40:44,124 Eh bien. Who, then, had access to your office? 637 00:40:44,250 --> 00:40:45,749 Myself, my secretary. 638 00:40:46,625 --> 00:40:48,457 One more question, if you please, monsieur. 639 00:40:48,583 --> 00:40:50,749 Before the departure of the Queen Mary, 640 00:40:50,875 --> 00:40:53,582 who was it that put the bonds into the portmanteau? 641 00:40:53,708 --> 00:40:54,957 I did. Why? 642 00:40:55,375 --> 00:40:56,915 It is just as I thought, monsieur. 643 00:40:57,041 --> 00:40:59,165 And it tells me all that I need to know. 644 00:40:59,583 --> 00:41:01,165 Thank you. 645 00:41:03,708 --> 00:41:05,582 Mr. Poirot. 646 00:41:07,041 --> 00:41:08,624 Where now? 647 00:41:25,416 --> 00:41:29,290 I don't suppose you'd care to tell me what's going on. 648 00:41:33,333 --> 00:41:36,165 You know, Poirot, you really are quite impossible. 649 00:41:37,458 --> 00:41:40,040 - Why, Hastings? - You never tell me anything. 650 00:41:40,458 --> 00:41:43,499 I have no idea where we are or where we're going. 651 00:41:47,375 --> 00:41:49,749 Have patience, mon ami. 652 00:41:50,791 --> 00:41:52,082 [ Doorbell rings ] 653 00:41:52,291 --> 00:41:54,832 Soon all will be made clear. 654 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,249 You! 655 00:41:59,875 --> 00:42:01,290 You must understand, mademoiselle, 656 00:42:01,416 --> 00:42:02,874 that I am only trying to help you. 657 00:42:03,000 --> 00:42:05,915 You arrest my fiancé. McNeil arrests Mr. Vavasour. 658 00:42:06,375 --> 00:42:07,832 You're both as bad as each other! 659 00:42:07,958 --> 00:42:10,249 Je vous en prie, mademoiselle. Have patience. 660 00:42:11,833 --> 00:42:13,207 Well? 661 00:42:14,708 --> 00:42:15,957 When you came to see me, 662 00:42:16,416 --> 00:42:19,207 it was because you are afraid of Mr. Ridgeway, no? 663 00:42:19,500 --> 00:42:20,749 I was afraid for him. 664 00:42:21,041 --> 00:42:22,665 No, no, no, mademoiselle. 665 00:42:22,791 --> 00:42:24,457 You knew he was a gambler most compulsive. 666 00:42:24,583 --> 00:42:25,832 You knew of his debts. 667 00:42:25,958 --> 00:42:28,124 And it was for this reason that he sold his car. 668 00:42:28,250 --> 00:42:29,499 Yes? 669 00:42:30,083 --> 00:42:31,624 I can't deny it, Mr. Poirot. 670 00:42:31,750 --> 00:42:32,999 You seem to know. 671 00:42:33,166 --> 00:42:35,249 And you were also afraid, were you not, 672 00:42:35,375 --> 00:42:38,707 that if he were entrusted with the $1 million Liberty Bonds 673 00:42:39,125 --> 00:42:41,249 that he would take them and disappear. 674 00:42:41,375 --> 00:42:43,915 - I -- - You wished to protect him, mademoiselle. 675 00:42:45,208 --> 00:42:46,540 And it is for this reason 676 00:42:46,750 --> 00:42:48,540 that you stole the key of your employer. 677 00:42:48,666 --> 00:42:50,124 I don't know what you mean! 678 00:42:50,791 --> 00:42:52,999 Please, mademoiselle, do not try to deceive me! 679 00:42:53,125 --> 00:42:54,249 I know! 680 00:42:56,041 --> 00:42:58,082 You took the key? 681 00:43:02,458 --> 00:43:04,582 Because you wish to save M. Ridgeway, 682 00:43:05,125 --> 00:43:06,665 you are willing to let us believe 683 00:43:06,791 --> 00:43:08,290 that the key that opened the portmanteau 684 00:43:08,416 --> 00:43:10,582 was the key of your employer, M. Vavasour. 685 00:43:10,708 --> 00:43:13,582 But I'm afraid, mademoiselle, that will not work. 686 00:43:14,166 --> 00:43:17,749 Because the keys have nothing to do with it. 687 00:43:28,416 --> 00:43:30,332 Why have you dragged me here, Mr. Poirot? 688 00:43:30,458 --> 00:43:32,999 I thought it might be instructive for you, M. McNeil. 689 00:43:33,125 --> 00:43:34,874 [ Car door closes ] 690 00:43:36,208 --> 00:43:38,124 [ Doorbell rings ] 691 00:43:47,583 --> 00:43:48,707 Is it really true? 692 00:43:48,833 --> 00:43:51,249 Both Mr. Vavasour and Ridgeway arrested? 693 00:43:51,416 --> 00:43:53,332 Well, one of them stole the bonds. 694 00:43:53,750 --> 00:43:55,749 Ah, no, no, no. They stole nothing. 695 00:43:57,250 --> 00:43:59,207 Indeed, there was nothing to steal. 696 00:43:59,333 --> 00:44:00,582 You see, M. McNeil, 697 00:44:03,166 --> 00:44:06,374 the bonds were taken long before the Queen Mary set sail. 698 00:44:07,375 --> 00:44:08,915 HASTINGS: But that's impossible. 699 00:44:09,041 --> 00:44:10,999 We were with the portmanteau all the time. 700 00:44:11,125 --> 00:44:13,124 No. No, no, no. Pas du tout, mon ami. 701 00:44:13,291 --> 00:44:16,207 M. Vavasour, he put the bonds into the portmanteau. 702 00:44:17,125 --> 00:44:19,374 And the eyesight of M. Vavasour is poor. 703 00:44:19,750 --> 00:44:21,040 He told us so himself. 704 00:44:22,416 --> 00:44:24,124 $1 million in Liberty Bonds. 705 00:44:25,375 --> 00:44:26,624 POIROT: No. 706 00:44:26,833 --> 00:44:30,082 He would not have noticed that the bonds that he was holding 707 00:44:30,208 --> 00:44:32,290 were all forgeries. 708 00:44:33,708 --> 00:44:36,082 - Forgeries? - HASTINGS: Wait a minute. 709 00:44:36,208 --> 00:44:38,415 You mean the bonds on the Queen Mary were fakes? 710 00:44:38,541 --> 00:44:39,957 Exactly that, mon ami. 711 00:44:40,541 --> 00:44:42,790 But why? What good would that do anyone? 712 00:44:43,291 --> 00:44:44,832 Mr. Shaw has got to rest now. 713 00:44:45,375 --> 00:44:46,665 Ah. Yes, of course. 714 00:44:47,791 --> 00:44:49,832 Hastings. 715 00:44:51,250 --> 00:44:54,957 Ah, Miss Long, pardon, but what is the time? 716 00:44:56,583 --> 00:44:58,582 It's 10 past 4:00. 717 00:44:59,916 --> 00:45:01,124 C'est ça. 718 00:45:02,666 --> 00:45:04,249 Ah, mademoiselle... 719 00:45:04,750 --> 00:45:07,207 Pardon, but... 720 00:45:08,458 --> 00:45:09,665 What is the time? 721 00:45:12,708 --> 00:45:14,082 BROOKS: It's just 9:30. 722 00:45:15,291 --> 00:45:18,915 On the ship also I asked you the same question. 723 00:45:20,833 --> 00:45:22,749 The disguise was to perfection. 724 00:45:22,916 --> 00:45:25,124 But the movement was exactly the same. 725 00:45:27,250 --> 00:45:29,582 It was the movement of an experienced nurse 726 00:45:29,708 --> 00:45:31,499 who always wears the watch on her chest. 727 00:45:34,708 --> 00:45:35,957 Miranda? 728 00:45:36,208 --> 00:45:37,457 Mlle. Brooks. 729 00:45:38,583 --> 00:45:39,832 Or Mlle. Long. 730 00:45:41,000 --> 00:45:43,165 Who traveled with a copy of one of the keys, 731 00:45:43,291 --> 00:45:46,707 who stole the bonds that were fake, and who disposed of them. 732 00:45:47,666 --> 00:45:49,165 I don't know what you're talking about. 733 00:45:49,291 --> 00:45:50,457 You're talking gibberish. 734 00:45:50,583 --> 00:45:51,832 Well, she can't be. 735 00:45:52,250 --> 00:45:54,499 Miranda Brooks was an absolute stunner. 736 00:45:54,625 --> 00:45:57,207 M. Philip Ridgeway would take the blame, huh? 737 00:45:57,625 --> 00:45:59,582 M. Ridgeway, with the problems of his gambling, 738 00:45:59,708 --> 00:46:01,124 he would be the obvious suspect. 739 00:46:01,250 --> 00:46:04,332 He would become the, how do you say, the... scapegoat. 740 00:46:05,000 --> 00:46:06,290 But he did steal them. 741 00:46:06,416 --> 00:46:07,540 He was the one traveling with them. 742 00:46:07,666 --> 00:46:10,040 Precisely what you were intended to think, M. McNeil. 743 00:46:10,166 --> 00:46:11,665 That was why it was essential 744 00:46:11,791 --> 00:46:13,790 that M. Ridgeway should be on that boat. 745 00:46:13,916 --> 00:46:15,249 No, it was Mlle. Brooks 746 00:46:16,333 --> 00:46:18,707 who tried to kill M. Shaw with the motorcar. 747 00:46:18,833 --> 00:46:21,415 Oh! 748 00:46:23,583 --> 00:46:26,790 POIROT: It was Mlle. Brooks who arranged the poisoning. 749 00:46:28,166 --> 00:46:30,832 Miranda planned all that? 750 00:46:33,750 --> 00:46:35,957 All right. Yes. 751 00:46:37,375 --> 00:46:39,040 Here you are. 752 00:46:42,333 --> 00:46:43,915 Good Lord. 753 00:46:46,166 --> 00:46:49,540 What are you going to do? Call the police? 754 00:46:51,416 --> 00:46:52,790 All right. Let's get on with it. 755 00:46:52,916 --> 00:46:53,999 All this talk. 756 00:46:54,125 --> 00:46:55,915 No, no, no, no, mademoiselle. 757 00:46:56,833 --> 00:46:59,332 One step at a time. 758 00:47:01,208 --> 00:47:02,624 You see, Mlle. Brooks, 759 00:47:03,583 --> 00:47:05,499 she now makes the attempt gallant 760 00:47:05,875 --> 00:47:07,540 to shield her accomplice. 761 00:47:08,000 --> 00:47:09,165 Ridgeway. 762 00:47:11,083 --> 00:47:12,332 No. 763 00:47:13,208 --> 00:47:14,790 How simple it would have been 764 00:47:16,208 --> 00:47:18,082 for M. Shaw to remove those bonds 765 00:47:18,708 --> 00:47:20,249 that were entrusted to him 766 00:47:20,500 --> 00:47:22,290 if he had taken them on board the boat, eh? 767 00:47:22,416 --> 00:47:24,082 Too simple. Too obvious. 768 00:47:25,375 --> 00:47:27,832 The bank would have known precisely where to look. 769 00:47:28,916 --> 00:47:32,040 Are you implying that I was in some way involved in this? 770 00:47:32,250 --> 00:47:33,499 I was bedridden. 771 00:47:34,333 --> 00:47:36,207 Yes, of course you were, M. Shaw. 772 00:47:36,833 --> 00:47:38,124 With the poison... 773 00:47:39,458 --> 00:47:40,707 that was fake. 774 00:47:41,625 --> 00:47:44,374 As was the attempt to kill you with the motorcar. 775 00:47:45,125 --> 00:47:48,040 It was all part of your plan to get M. Philip Ridgeway 776 00:47:48,250 --> 00:47:49,915 to take your place on the boat. 777 00:47:50,041 --> 00:47:51,499 But Mr. Shaw still had his key. 778 00:47:51,625 --> 00:47:53,040 Oh, no, no, no, M. McNeil. 779 00:47:53,416 --> 00:47:54,665 He had a copy of his key. 780 00:47:56,041 --> 00:48:00,624 Mlle. Brooks, she had the real one. 781 00:48:03,166 --> 00:48:04,874 Oh, God. 782 00:48:12,000 --> 00:48:14,540 I'm sorry, Miranda. 783 00:48:15,916 --> 00:48:17,207 You are husband and wife? 784 00:48:18,125 --> 00:48:19,374 No. 785 00:48:20,291 --> 00:48:22,040 But we intended to be. 786 00:48:23,750 --> 00:48:24,624 I'm sorry. 787 00:48:26,000 --> 00:48:27,249 Don't be. 788 00:48:28,250 --> 00:48:29,415 Prison can't be much worse 789 00:48:29,541 --> 00:48:33,207 than 25 years at the London and Scottish Bank. 790 00:48:39,791 --> 00:48:42,457 All right, Ridgeway. You're done. 791 00:48:44,750 --> 00:48:46,915 Where's McNeil? 792 00:48:53,416 --> 00:48:55,999 I don't see why you had to have me arrested, though. 793 00:48:56,125 --> 00:48:57,790 Because, M. Ridgeway, I saw 794 00:48:58,083 --> 00:49:00,332 the loan sharks waiting for you at Southampton, 795 00:49:00,458 --> 00:49:02,790 and I thought you'd be safer in the police cell. 796 00:49:02,916 --> 00:49:04,707 Well, that's true, I suppose. 797 00:49:04,958 --> 00:49:07,290 Yeah, and it also allowed the real culprits 798 00:49:07,416 --> 00:49:09,124 to relax their guard a little, huh? 799 00:49:09,250 --> 00:49:11,915 I can't tell you how much we owe you, Mr. Poirot. 800 00:49:12,208 --> 00:49:14,749 I've been promoted to joint general manager. 801 00:49:14,875 --> 00:49:16,124 I paid off all my debts. 802 00:49:16,416 --> 00:49:18,290 And there aren't going to be any more. 803 00:49:18,416 --> 00:49:20,457 Thank you for everything. 804 00:49:23,083 --> 00:49:24,999 - And goodbye. - Goodbye. 805 00:49:31,250 --> 00:49:32,999 Au revoir. 806 00:49:34,041 --> 00:49:35,707 [ Door closes ] 807 00:49:39,958 --> 00:49:42,707 We deserve to celebrate a little, eh, Hastings? 808 00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:45,457 A glass of crème de menthe? 809 00:49:47,791 --> 00:49:48,749 Ah. 810 00:49:48,875 --> 00:49:51,207 You scorn the liqueur, Hastings. Alors. 811 00:49:51,708 --> 00:49:53,957 For you, my friend, a whiskey, perhaps? 812 00:49:55,291 --> 00:49:56,582 Ah, no. No, thanks. 813 00:49:57,541 --> 00:49:58,790 Hastings. 814 00:50:00,041 --> 00:50:01,957 You are not elated by our success? 815 00:50:02,458 --> 00:50:03,957 Oh, yes, yes. Very good. 816 00:50:04,333 --> 00:50:05,665 Pas encore le mal de mer? 817 00:50:06,125 --> 00:50:07,374 No, I'm fine. 818 00:50:08,875 --> 00:50:12,124 Hastings, we have just completed a case most successful. 819 00:50:13,625 --> 00:50:16,957 Two men have been released from the imprisonment most unjust. 820 00:50:17,083 --> 00:50:18,915 You have been privileged to watch Hercule Poirot 821 00:50:19,041 --> 00:50:19,957 at his most brilliant. 822 00:50:20,083 --> 00:50:24,040 And on top of this, you have had the nice ride on the Queen Mary. 823 00:50:25,250 --> 00:50:26,749 Well, I -- I know, Poirot. 824 00:50:27,166 --> 00:50:28,415 I'm sorry. 825 00:50:29,041 --> 00:50:30,457 It's Miranda Brooks. 826 00:50:30,583 --> 00:50:33,207 Ah, Hastings. 827 00:50:35,750 --> 00:50:38,790 You still have the hankering for the glamorous young woman, huh? 828 00:50:38,916 --> 00:50:40,582 No, no, no, no. Not at all. No. 829 00:50:41,541 --> 00:50:43,249 Quite the opposite, in fact. 830 00:50:43,708 --> 00:50:44,957 It's just that... 831 00:50:45,416 --> 00:50:46,790 Well, there she was -- 832 00:50:47,208 --> 00:50:49,290 as you say, a glamorous young woman. 833 00:50:50,041 --> 00:50:52,582 But with a bit of a wig and a few bits of makeup, 834 00:50:53,041 --> 00:50:56,374 she could transform herself into that dowdy hag of a nurse. 835 00:50:57,666 --> 00:51:00,207 Yes, it was indeed very well done, Hastings. 836 00:51:00,625 --> 00:51:01,874 But... 837 00:51:02,250 --> 00:51:03,499 Well, I mean... 838 00:51:04,333 --> 00:51:07,249 If a woman can do that one way, she can do it the other. 839 00:51:09,458 --> 00:51:10,707 Oh, Hastings. 840 00:51:11,916 --> 00:51:13,165 Well... 841 00:51:14,083 --> 00:51:16,290 I mean, then where are you? 842 00:51:19,083 --> 00:51:22,582 At the beginning of wisdom, mon ami. 843 00:51:26,916 --> 00:51:30,082 Now, that also is something to celebrate, n'est-ce pas? 844 00:51:39,750 --> 00:51:41,499 Ahh. 845 00:51:42,958 --> 00:51:46,082 Ripped by HighCode