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00:00:00The End
00:00:30The End
00:01:00In every large city in America, there is a Bureau of Missing Persons,
00:01:20where thousands of panic-stricken people seek help to find their loved ones.
00:01:24Sympathetic clerks record the data of a heartbroken mother and father seeking news of a missing son.
00:01:30This information is sent to all the police departments throughout the country.
00:01:34No stone is left unturned in the search for clues that might shed some light on each case.
00:01:40These efforts to pierce the curtain of oblivion sometimes fail,
00:01:44and then reluctantly another name is added to the inglorious roster of missing persons.
00:01:49Sometimes a husband or a wife disappears deliberately because of fear.
00:01:54Fear of reality, fear of persecution, or fear of shame.
00:01:59Often because of helpless demoralization, a person will try desperately to escape the binding ties of convention,
00:02:06to be discovered eventually in the prison files.
00:02:08These tragedies strike some place in these United States,
00:02:13each second of every minute and every hour of every day in the year,
00:02:17leaving horrible wounds in the hearts of loved ones,
00:02:20wounds that only heal with time, courage, and unwavering faith.
00:02:25Too often, words fail to describe the untold horrors
00:02:28that clutch at the anguished hearts of those left behind.
00:02:30Those who discover their loved ones have been found dead, murdered.
00:02:35Torso victim on a dinner.
00:03:00Hey, Jimmy, what is a torso victim?
00:03:03Oh, one that slots his head, arms, and legs.
00:03:06I'm sorry you mentioned it.
00:03:09I hope when I get to San Francisco those torso murders won't be multitudinous.
00:03:15Well, folks, looks like we'll make immigrant gap before this thing gives up on us.
00:03:21I hope they've got a good mechanic there.
00:03:23I knew it. Thirteen of us.
00:03:25Uh-oh. Thirteen of us. That's seven.
00:03:28Now somebody's got to die.
00:03:30Old-time superstition, Birmingham.
00:03:33Yeah. Numbers cannot control life expectancy.
00:03:37Certainly not. Thirteen's my lucky number.
00:03:40This is it.
00:03:51We can all wait in the bus station while I get a mechanic to fix this thing.
00:03:53Uh-oh.
00:03:56Oh, I got overbalanced.
00:04:01Oh, my foot's gone to sleep.
00:04:03May I offer assistance through storm?
00:04:15Oh, thank you very much. That's kind of you.
00:04:17All the rotten luck.
00:04:30The last time I'll ever take a bus to go anywhere.
00:04:32You said it.
00:04:33Well, here you are, folks.
00:04:37That ought to keep you warm while I go pick up with the mechanic.
00:04:39Now, that'll do me a lot of good. I want to get to San Francisco.
00:04:42Me, too.
00:04:43Look, bud, I don't like sloshing around in this rain any more than you do.
00:04:48What's the matter of sports, that guy?
00:04:49Well, if I get sick, I'll see the company.
00:04:51Did you ever try to get any money from a corporation?
00:04:53Oh, yes. Lots of times. You see, I'm a lawyer.
00:04:55Oh, well, then you better give me one of your cards just in case.
00:04:58You'd better get one, too, Birmingham.
00:05:01Say, wait a minute. I've been robbed.
00:05:04My wallet's gone.
00:05:05Mm-mm.
00:05:05Huh. That's funny.
00:05:08Mine's gone, too.
00:05:10Holy smoke.
00:05:12I've lost my watch.
00:05:13Uh-oh. That's that old number 13 again.
00:05:19Mr. Chen.
00:05:21Pop.
00:05:22No, something, somebody. He's been shot.
00:05:24Now, listen, everybody.
00:05:26I'm going outside and have a look around.
00:05:27I don't want anyone to leave till I come back.
00:05:30Well, why don't you do something? You said you were a doctor.
00:05:33I'm a veterinary.
00:05:34Well, even a horse doctor. I don't know how to take a man's pulse.
00:05:39The pulse is still beating.
00:05:48Momentarily, I think the United States lose one Chinese detective.
00:05:52But now, I discover I'm living on borrowed time.
00:05:56You all right, Pop?
00:05:58The bullet didn't hit you?
00:05:59The bullet intended as one-way journey to join honorable ancestors.
00:06:05But birthday watch, given by number two son,
00:06:10altered trip.
00:06:11There's no one out there that I can see anywhere.
00:06:19Mr. Chen, I thought you were shot.
00:06:22Same thought entertained by person with murder intent.
00:06:26But birthday watch, spoil plan.
00:06:28Hello?
00:06:34Do you mind if I come in out of the rain?
00:06:37Frozen stiff.
00:06:38Hot stove.
00:06:39Make all the world kin on a night like this.
00:06:41Help yourself.
00:06:44I was hitchhiking my way to San Francisco and got caught in the storm.
00:06:47Pretty rough night to be hitchhiking.
00:06:49How long have you been snooping around outside?
00:06:52I wasn't snooping around.
00:06:54I saw the light and came right in.
00:06:56You got any identification on you?
00:06:58Why, of course I have.
00:07:00You're packing your gun, aren't you?
00:07:02Say, what's the idea of this third degree?
00:07:04Someone just fired a shot into the station a few minutes ago.
00:07:07Well, I didn't.
00:07:08Now, don't get hostile, son.
00:07:09You're under suspicion.
00:07:10And I'm going to frisk you.
00:07:11I wouldn't try to lie with you.
00:07:13Don't let him bluff you.
00:07:13We'll back you up.
00:07:15We sure will.
00:07:16Stranger who seek refuge from storm should not object to proving his good intentions.
00:07:25Okay.
00:07:26I am carrying a gun.
00:07:28I thought so.
00:07:29You got a permit to carry this?
00:07:31Well, I'm a corporal in the United States Marine Corps.
00:07:33Gun's fully loaded.
00:07:35Hasn't been fired recently.
00:07:36That puts him in the clear.
00:07:38Well, what about the civvies?
00:07:40Well, I...
00:07:41I've got a 48-hour pass to Blond waiting for him in the city.
00:07:45Any dumbbell should have guessed that.
00:07:47Is dumbbell supposed to know how you obtain civilian clothes at Marine Base?
00:07:55Okay, folks.
00:07:56The bus is all fixed.
00:07:57If you climb on board, we'll get started.
00:07:59Hey, driver.
00:08:00You got another passenger.
00:08:02Okay, bud.
00:08:03It costs us six bucks.
00:08:05One moment, please.
00:08:07I wish to speak with you.
00:08:08Surely.
00:08:08Surely.
00:08:11I have been waiting favorable opportunity to give fellow traveler good advice.
00:08:20Who, me?
00:08:21Well, thanks, Mr. Chan.
00:08:23Coming from a gentleman of your accomplishments, I prize it very highly.
00:08:27You will return wallet which you lift from lawyer.
00:08:31Also gentlemen who say he lose watch.
00:08:34I'm most curious to know what you take from him.
00:08:38Did you see that, too?
00:08:39Oh, I must be slipping.
00:08:47Bullet from this.
00:08:48Not in birthday watch.
00:08:50You will return same to rightful owner in same manner which you obtain it.
00:08:55You...
00:08:55You mean you're not going to expose me?
00:08:59Are you going to give me a break?
00:09:00I'll let you go this time.
00:09:02But see, it does not happen again.
00:09:05Goods returned.
00:09:07Crime prevented.
00:09:07Thanks, Mr. Chan.
00:09:10Maybe I can return the favor sometime, eh?
00:09:13Well, always grateful for favors.
00:09:16We join others in bus.
00:09:17Yeah, sure.
00:09:18Sure.
00:09:18Sure.
00:09:18Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:09:35You should be.
00:09:36Why don't you learn how to walk?
00:09:44Well, it isn't easy in a swaying bus.
00:09:47And do you know, Mr. Chan, she had to sell her house to get the money to go to San Francisco
00:09:52and have a search made for her missing granddaughter.
00:09:54Please, Kate, don't bother, Mr. Chan, with my troubles.
00:09:58Lending sympathetic ear to lady in distress is pleasure, not trouble.
00:10:03Please continue, Miss Johnson.
00:10:05How long has her granddaughter been missing?
00:10:07Two weeks.
00:10:08And now we're afraid that the torso victim might be Mary.
00:10:11Perhaps I can allay your fears somewhat on that score.
00:10:16Was your granddaughter, a widow, a wealthy man who dies suddenly?
00:10:20She wasn't married.
00:10:22Did her employment include handling large sums of money?
00:10:26Oh, no.
00:10:27She worked for an escort bureau.
00:10:29Then you may as well forget Kenyon victim.
00:10:32Mutilation is usual pattern when motive is murder for profit.
00:10:49San Francisco, Transcontinental Bus Terminal.
00:10:57So long, folks.
00:10:58Better look next time.
00:11:28Did any of you happen to see which way your driver went?
00:11:33I saw him get off the bus inside the terminal.
00:11:35Is anything wrong?
00:11:36I just came in on the bus from Salt Lake.
00:11:38Would you mind coming to my office?
00:11:39I'd like to talk to you.
00:11:40Very glad to.
00:11:41See you later, Mr. Chan.
00:11:42Oh, excuse, please.
00:11:46Would be most happy to drive you ladies to the hotel.
00:11:49Thank you very much, Mr. Chan.
00:11:51Sitting assistants will kindly take baggage.
00:11:54We will visit Bureau of Missing Persons later.
00:11:57This way, ladies.
00:11:58Hey, Jimmy.
00:12:05What does he mean about Bureau of Missing Persons?
00:12:08Well, that's where you find things that are missing.
00:12:10And I'm missing my breakfast.
00:12:11Let's find that.
00:12:12What you gonna do?
00:12:13Give me all these things?
00:12:14I'm sorry, but there's nothing new on your missing brother.
00:12:25Come back in the next few days.
00:12:33Just a minute.
00:12:35Joe, will you come here and help me?
00:12:36Any luck?
00:13:03No.
00:13:03Much obliged.
00:13:06Oh, pleased to see you again, Mr. Tilford.
00:13:11Yeah, I was just shooting the breeze with a friend of mine here in the Bureau.
00:13:13I trust you'll make the most of your 48-hour pass.
00:13:22Please, please.
00:13:24My sitting assistants will take chairs and again practice art of relaxation until I return.
00:13:30Oh, gee, Pop.
00:13:31How can we help you when we don't know what you're looking for?
00:13:33Your Pop also in same boat.
00:13:35I am looking for something.
00:13:38When I find what, I return and tell my assistants.
00:13:42Excuse, please.
00:13:44Hey, Jimmy.
00:13:45How can we look for something and we don't know what we're looking for?
00:13:48Looking for what?
00:13:49But what's what?
00:13:50Well, that's what Pop's looking for.
00:13:52What?
00:13:52Well, what?
00:13:53What is what?
00:13:54I don't know.
00:13:55I don't know.
00:13:55What?
00:13:56Don't you know what?
00:13:57What?
00:13:57What do you?
00:13:57Well, what's he looking for?
00:13:59What?
00:13:59Oh, what?
00:14:00Is that what he's looking for?
00:14:01Hello, Chief.
00:14:07Charlie.
00:14:09It's sure good to see you again.
00:14:11As nurses say to father of newborn twins, pleasure is double.
00:14:16Sit down.
00:14:17Well, I assume from your telegram you're interested in this headless torso.
00:14:22Well, we'll sure be glad for your help on that one.
00:14:24My help?
00:14:25Excuse, please.
00:14:27You have shoestring on wrong foot.
00:14:29I come for your help.
00:14:30Well, kidding aside, so far it's got us baffled.
00:14:34Over a thousand people have viewed that body, and no one has been able to identify her.
00:14:39Victim mutilated in same fashion as case known as New Orleans Trunk Murder, where widow disappear
00:14:46after collecting life insurance of husband who dies suddenly on honeymoon.
00:14:51What's the connection between that and the torso murder of emigrant Gap?
00:14:55Insurance Association interested in another rich man who dies suddenly on honeymoon.
00:15:02Widow who collect insurance also missing, this time from San Francisco.
00:15:09What's her name, Charlie?
00:15:11Grace Gortner, age 30, wife of Homer B. Pendleton, last known address Avon Apartments.
00:15:20I'll show you what we've got on Grace Pendleton.
00:15:24Yes, Captain.
00:15:24Get me the Jane Doe files, volume G.O.
00:15:27One moment, please.
00:15:29Hold it a minute, George.
00:15:30I'm also interested in young lady named Mary Conover, missing granddaughter of venerable old lady.
00:15:37This one, labor of the heart.
00:15:40Did you get that, George?
00:15:41Yes, sir.
00:15:42Excuse, please.
00:15:44May examine portrait of United States Marine?
00:15:47Certainly.
00:15:54Much obliged, George.
00:16:09Why, the Conover girl's photo's gone.
00:16:11What?
00:16:11What?
00:16:19Would suggest you conduct diligent search for Corporal Joe Thompson, who goes under alias of Jack Tilford.
00:16:27What's the idea, Charlie?
00:16:28Missing Corporal, leaving here just as I arrived.
00:16:32Was also present with me on bus, which bring me here this morning.
00:16:36Do you recall where he got on the bus?
00:16:38He joined bus party last night, 100 miles north of here at a place called Emigrant Gap.
00:16:42Well, that's not far from the canyon where the girl's torso was found.
00:16:47So?
00:16:50Perhaps murder a revisit scene of crime.
00:16:54Perhaps torso that of Mary Conover.
00:16:57Pendleton Fylde can wait.
00:16:59I will visit City Morgue at once.
00:17:01I'll go with it, Charlie.
00:17:03See you later, Chief.
00:17:04Right, Charlie.
00:17:10Hey, there go your father now.
00:17:12Say, we'd better follow him.
00:17:17You never can tell.
00:17:18He might need our help.
00:17:19Yeah, now you're cooking on all burners.
00:17:22Hey, maybe Pop found out what he's looking for.
00:17:24Now, that's good.
00:17:25Come on, let's go home.
00:17:26Oh, no, we got to find out first.
00:17:28Come on.
00:17:28Oh, got to find out.
00:17:29You're always rushing into something.
00:17:31Jimmy, why don't you...
00:17:31Come on.
00:17:32All right.
00:17:37Gee, I wonder where Pop went.
00:17:39He came right down those stairs.
00:17:40Don't ask me.
00:17:41I'm so worried I can't take care of myself.
00:17:44Hey, let's try this office over here.
00:17:45Oh, wait a minute.
00:17:46Whoa, whoa.
00:17:46No, that says stay out.
00:17:48Oh, no.
00:17:49It says private.
00:17:49Well, it's the same thing to me.
00:17:51Well, hey, let's try this door over here.
00:17:53Okay.
00:17:59Whoa.
00:18:00Hey, this must be a dormitory.
00:18:02Look at all these cots.
00:18:04Good gracious, it's cold.
00:18:05I don't see how they can sneak in a cold place like this.
00:18:08This isn't a dormitory.
00:18:10It's the morgue.
00:18:11Oh, well, if it's a morgue, it's a...
00:18:12It's a what?
00:18:13The morgue.
00:18:14Morgue?
00:18:15Yeah.
00:18:15M-O-R-G.
00:18:16That's right.
00:18:17Well, I'll be seeing you.
00:18:19Uh, goodbye.
00:18:22Cut, Jim.
00:18:23Where's the key?
00:18:24Who's got the key?
00:18:25You got it?
00:18:25Come on, give me the key.
00:18:27Give me the key.
00:18:27Come on, now.
00:18:28Don't be dirty, Jimmy.
00:18:28Come on, give me the key.
00:18:29Mr. Chan.
00:18:30Cut.
00:18:31Let me out of here.
00:18:32Mr. Chan!
00:18:34Mr. Chan!
00:18:41Better rescue Birmingham from vivid imagination.
00:18:50Where are you going, Birmingham?
00:18:52That's not a door up there.
00:18:53It will be in a minute.
00:18:54Well, wait a minute.
00:18:55Sit down.
00:19:02There's not much to go on, is there?
00:19:09Sometimes surgeons' scars speak louder than fingerprints.
00:19:15I go now to visit venerable old lady who await news of her missing granddaughter.
00:19:20Uh, Birmingham.
00:19:31You will get yourself some lunch.
00:19:34Then get my car and park it outside.
00:19:36I may have used for the same very soon.
00:19:37Yes, sir.
00:19:38I have the car right outside.
00:19:40Space permitting.
00:19:46Oh, Mr. Chan.
00:19:48Oh, Mr. Hay.
00:19:49Hey, I've got a hot one for you.
00:19:52Our bus driver was a phony.
00:19:54Not even a company employee.
00:19:55Oh, I am not surprised.
00:19:56What became of original driver?
00:19:59Someone slugged him at Salt Lake.
00:20:00Took his uniform.
00:20:01The companies asked me to look into it.
00:20:03Oh, then rainstorm blows some good after all.
00:20:06You will excuse me.
00:20:07I'm very busy.
00:20:08I have appointment.
00:20:09I shall be grateful for further information regarding phony bus driver.
00:20:14Right.
00:20:14Right.
00:20:19Oh, Mr. Chan.
00:20:20I'm so glad to see you.
00:20:23When you knocked on the door, I thought it was Miss Johnson.
00:20:26She went down to the coffee shop about an hour ago to...
00:20:29Tell me.
00:20:30Have you found Mary?
00:20:32Please sit down.
00:20:33I am afraid you flatter, humble Chinese detective.
00:20:38Only wish I could measure up to part of your confidence in me.
00:20:42But do not be disheartened.
00:20:43I may have good news.
00:20:44Tell me.
00:20:46Did your granddaughter ever have appendectomy?
00:20:50No.
00:20:50But she had measles once.
00:20:53No, I mean, was she ever operated on for appendicitis?
00:20:58No, never.
00:20:59Good.
00:21:00Then torso found at Emigrant Gap was not Mary Conover.
00:21:04How do you know?
00:21:05I have just come from City Morgue.
00:21:07The torso have operation scarred several years old.
00:21:11Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:21:13Now maybe I'll be able to sleep tonight.
00:21:16Confucius say sleep only escaped from yesterday.
00:21:20I hope to see you again with very good news.
00:21:23Thank you, Mr. Chan.
00:21:24Goodbye.
00:21:26Goodbye.
00:21:28Where are you going, Pop?
00:21:34What are we looking for?
00:21:36That moment I'm looking for a pot of tea.
00:21:38And believe, I'm about to find scent.
00:21:53Oh, Pop, you've got me going around in circles.
00:21:56How can I help you if I don't know what you're doing?
00:21:58When I need you, we'll let you know.
00:22:01In the meantime, business conversation at table.
00:22:05Very bad for digestion.
00:22:10What will you have, gentlemen?
00:22:16A pot of tea, please.
00:22:18Cream or lemon?
00:22:19No, please.
00:22:20No cream?
00:22:21No.
00:22:22No lemon?
00:22:22Just tea.
00:22:26I think I'll have some chop suey.
00:22:28Chop suey.
00:22:29I shudder to think what Confucius say to that.
00:22:33Oh, it's good stuff, Pop.
00:22:34You ought to try it sometime.
00:22:37Also, I'll have some ice cream and a cup of coffee.
00:22:40Excuse, please.
00:22:41Number two, son.
00:22:42Try his best to ruin his digestion.
00:22:45Time has come when you work.
00:22:54This is picture of missing person.
00:22:57You ever see that girl before?
00:22:59Nice looking gal.
00:23:01But I've never seen her before.
00:23:03Number two, son.
00:23:04Require his eyes examined.
00:23:07When waitress return, take good look.
00:23:10Without thought of chop suey.
00:23:12Do you have your coffee now or later?
00:23:35With my ice cream, please.
00:23:37Hey, you're right, Pop.
00:23:43Accepting for the blonde hair.
00:23:45She's the girl in the photograph.
00:23:47Blonde hair can be obtained from bottle or from wig maker.
00:23:51What are you going to do now?
00:23:52Bring anxious grandmother here.
00:23:55You remain.
00:23:57Keep sharp eye on girl.
00:23:58There will be anything else?
00:24:13No, thank you.
00:24:17Hi, baby.
00:24:24Thanks, man.
00:24:25Thanks, man.
00:24:28Well, if it isn't our little Mary.
00:24:32Mike.
00:24:33So this is where you've been hiding out.
00:24:36You're smarter than I thought you were.
00:24:38Picking a spot as obvious as this.
00:24:40Please, Mike, not so loud.
00:24:41I don't want to get fired.
00:24:43So what?
00:24:44You can always go back to work for the boss.
00:24:48Shouldn't have walked out on him, babe.
00:24:49Please, Mike.
00:24:51Don't tell him you saw me.
00:24:53Well, I'm always ready to talk business
00:24:56when there's a few bucks to be made on the side.
00:24:58Oh, I'll make it right for you.
00:24:59I've saved up $50.
00:25:02Oh, please, Mike.
00:25:04Give me a break.
00:25:08Okay, babe.
00:25:10Suppose I might drop over to your house tonight sometime.
00:25:13We'll talk things over.
00:25:15All right.
00:25:17Anything you say.
00:25:20Give me some of those breaded deal chops.
00:25:22Give me some of those breaded deals.
00:25:52Oh, this is Mike.
00:26:05Boss, I found the girl.
00:26:06Right here in the Mayfair coffee shop.
00:26:08How do you like that?
00:26:10She was scared to death when she saw me.
00:26:13Sure she knows too much.
00:26:15Yeah.
00:26:16Yeah.
00:26:16Yeah.
00:26:16Yeah.
00:26:22Hold it, boss.
00:26:23That dizzy day is beating you.
00:26:29I'm going to a doctor.
00:26:36Don't worry.
00:26:36She won't get away.
00:26:37I'll take care of her.
00:26:38Come on, Birmingham.
00:26:50We've got to shadow that girl.
00:26:51What does?
00:26:52That girl going down the street.
00:26:53You see her?
00:26:54No, my eyes ain't seen so good this morning.
00:26:56Oh, come on.
00:26:57What?
00:26:57But Mr. Chan told me to stay right here so he could use his car when he comes.
00:27:00Oh, stop quibbling.
00:27:02Who's quibbling?
00:27:02Your quibbling.
00:27:03And besides, it's important.
00:27:04And it's Pop's orders.
00:27:06Oh, well, if Mr. Chan's orders, I'll quit quibbling.
00:27:10Surely you don't expect her to serve you if she's sick.
00:27:12That's not the idea, babe.
00:27:14She's sick because she knows I'm looking for her.
00:27:16Oh, really?
00:27:18At the point, the chief wants to ask a few questions.
00:27:21Well, why didn't you say so?
00:27:23I suppose you'll want her address.
00:27:24There it is.
00:27:28Mary McCoy.
00:27:30Thanks, babe.
00:27:31I'll buy this for a couple of hours.
00:27:48You're the third person who's inquired about Mary McCoy.
00:27:51There was an elderly lady, a Kate Johnson,
00:27:53who said she knew Mary's folks.
00:27:55Then there was a detective who wanted to question her.
00:27:58But he walked off of my personnel book,
00:28:00so I can't give you her address.
00:28:01Most peculiar situation.
00:28:04Waitress gone.
00:28:05Honorable number two son disappear.
00:28:08You know any cause for waitress' sudden illness?
00:28:12No, but the detective seemed to think
00:28:14she was afraid he would arrest her.
00:28:16Well, many thanks for kind cooperation.
00:28:19So sorry, most promising clue
00:28:21turned out to be on a wild goose chase.
00:28:24Next time, perhaps, we have more success.
00:28:37Oh, boy.
00:28:57Come on, Birmingham.
00:28:59Shake a leg.
00:29:00Who do you think I am, man of war?
00:29:02I ain't run this fast since I run into a harness nest.
00:29:07Say, we'd better disguise herself so she won't know that we're following her.
00:29:17Yeah, change our personality.
00:29:20That's what I've been warned to do all the time, is change my personality.
00:29:24I bet ain't nobody gonna know us when we get in this.
00:29:26Now, wait till we get these and put it on.
00:29:30Now, you all right?
00:29:32Yeah, I'm all right.
00:29:32You all right?
00:29:33Come on, let's go.
00:29:37Well, the canary's in a cage.
00:29:41Now, Jimmy, what would confusion say about this?
00:29:44Not confusion.
00:29:46You mean Confucius.
00:29:47I mean confusion.
00:29:49That's what we're in, ain't it?
00:29:50Oh, of course not.
00:29:51Now, I'll stay here and keep her cooped up.
00:29:53You go back and get popped.
00:29:54What must I tell him?
00:29:55Well, tell him that we've located the apartment house where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:00Tell him we've located the apartment house where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:03That's right.
00:30:03Now, hurry.
00:30:04Okay.
00:30:05Jimmy, you know what they call me, lightning brown.
00:30:07Tell him we've located the apartment where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:15Tell him you've located the apartment where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:19We've located the apartment where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:22We've located the compartment, apartment, where the coffee shop waitress lives.
00:30:28Give me Mr. Chan's ring.
00:30:30Hello.
00:30:31Hello.
00:30:32Birmingham.
00:30:33Why are you all disguised with glasses and false moustacks?
00:30:36Mr. Chan, you must be a mind reader.
00:30:39How do you know I'm in disguise?
00:30:40You were told to remain within call, yet you're not here when needed.
00:30:44Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Chan.
00:30:45You see, we were shouting a girl.
00:30:47I mean, uh...
00:30:48Yeah, go on.
00:30:49Well, you see, we located the compartment where the coffee shop is.
00:30:53I mean, uh, the apartment where the coffee shop...
00:30:56Just tell you the truth, Mr. Chan.
00:30:58Jimmy's outside, and she's at home.
00:31:00He's waiting for you.
00:31:01Sitting assistants deserve Pat on back.
00:31:03All right, Birmingham, you will be pleased to drive me to apartment house
00:31:08where a coffee shop waitress lives.
00:31:10Yes, sir.
00:31:11The car will be ready just as soon as you get down here.
00:31:15How do you do?
00:31:18Mr. Chan, how did you get down here so fast?
00:31:21Birmingham, disguise has served its purpose.
00:31:24Please, you will put Sam in pocket.
00:31:27Mm, sure as a fast man.
00:31:29Mr. Chan, I can't understand it.
00:31:31Jimmy was standing right in front of this apartment when I made my departure.
00:31:34Number two, son, like flea on dog,
00:31:37always must have fine-toothed comb to find Sam.
00:31:44Uh, Mr. Chan, do you know where we were going?
00:31:48Name on mailbox.
00:31:49Say young lady you follow live on third floor, apartment 36.
00:31:53Oh, 36.
00:31:54Yeah.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:31:55Mm.
00:32:01Miss McCoy.
00:32:27Miss McCoy.
00:32:28There ain't nobody here, Mr. Chan.
00:32:30We search apartment.
00:32:32Yes, sir.
00:32:38You know, Mr. Chan, something always happened to me.
00:32:41The last time that I was down by the place, and while I was down there,
00:32:47Mr. Chan, good gracious, Mr. Chan.
00:32:50Every time I open the door, a dead body drops out.
00:32:53I ain't gonna never open no door no more.
00:32:55Let me hear him.
00:32:56Yes, Mr. Chan, I'm coming.
00:32:59It's Jimmy.
00:33:00Come here.
00:33:00Is it still alive?
00:33:03Well, he had a very thick skull.
00:33:05Blow on his stun and make swelling.
00:33:08Here, make wet.
00:33:09Yes, sir.
00:33:12Crazy.
00:33:13What was he doing in that closet?
00:33:15Who let him in that closet?
00:33:16Who slugged him?
00:33:18Quick, quick.
00:33:19Yes, sir.
00:33:19Yes, sir.
00:33:26Birmingham.
00:33:28Birmingham.
00:33:30Pop.
00:33:31What am I doing on the floor?
00:33:33That is a question for you to answer.
00:33:36Where am I?
00:33:37I've never seen this place before.
00:33:40Don't you remember?
00:33:40We were following a canary, and she come up in this apartment.
00:33:43Yeah, that's right.
00:33:45After I sent you to get Pop, I got tired of waiting.
00:33:48So I...
00:33:49So you allow curiosity to get better of reason.
00:33:52No, I was only trying to help you, Pop.
00:33:55Besides, I didn't think it would do any harm.
00:33:56Only harm done is to your head by sticking neck out too far.
00:34:01Go on.
00:34:01Well, I saw the name Mary McCoy on one of the mailboxes.
00:34:06So I came upstairs and rang the doorbell.
00:34:08Who answered bell?
00:34:10Well, a man's voice said, come in.
00:34:13So I just...
00:34:14So you walk in path of descending blackjack.
00:34:17Uh-huh.
00:34:18Well, I...
00:34:19I guess so.
00:34:21That's all I can remember.
00:34:23Well, you're all right now.
00:34:25Come, we search apartment.
00:34:30Birmingham.
00:34:30Yes, sir.
00:34:44Stick him up.
00:34:46Oh, Mr. Chan, am I glad to see you.
00:34:50Mr. Hay, also very glad to see you.
00:34:53What you do here?
00:34:55I've been trailing that phony bus driver.
00:34:57You know, I thought he looked familiar.
00:34:59But I couldn't place him till I saw his picture in the police files.
00:35:02You trailed phony bus driver here?
00:35:04Yes, but I lost him when he came inside the house.
00:35:06So I climbed up that fire escape there and came through the window.
00:35:09As I did, I thought I heard some noises in this room.
00:35:12Then I was going to...
00:35:14Mr. Chan.
00:35:17It's the lady who was on the bus with us.
00:35:19Miss Johnson, evidently victim of murder.
00:35:25Why would anyone want to kill a nice lady like her?
00:35:28Believe murderer make mistake in dark.
00:35:31Knife evidently intended for young lady who live here.
00:35:35Missing granddaughter of Mrs. Conover.
00:35:36Oh, so that's how it is.
00:35:38Quick.
00:35:39You will call police headquarters.
00:35:40Presence of phony bus driver in this house, not mere coincidence.
00:35:51Believe it's some way connected with disappearance of Mary Conover.
00:35:56All right.
00:35:57Right away.
00:36:02You get headquarters?
00:36:03Yes.
00:36:04Homicide will be right over.
00:36:05I'll stick around and see what the police make of it.
00:36:07Good.
00:36:07If you need me tonight, we'll be at Mayfair Hotel.
00:36:10My assistants and self will make second visit to Bureau of Missing Persons.
00:36:21Time now of utmost importance.
00:36:23You will drive us rapidly as possible to Hall of Justice.
00:36:26Yes, sir, Mr. Chan.
00:36:27Speed Brown.
00:36:27That's what you called me.
00:36:37What is the matter with this motor?
00:36:44It never acted like this before.
00:36:47Come on, motor.
00:36:48Come on, now.
00:36:49Don't act like a balky new.
00:36:51Come on.
00:36:51Shake up on one of your pistols and get us out of here.
00:36:54Did you choke him?
00:36:55Yeah, I didn't choke him.
00:36:56But somebody else choked it to death.
00:36:59Come on, now, motor.
00:37:00Don't be mean to me.
00:37:01Come on.
00:37:02Give me some cooperation.
00:37:03If you keep stepping on the starter, you'll run the battery down.
00:37:06Then if I stop, then what will happen?
00:37:08I wonder what confusion would say about this.
00:37:11Confusion say I take taxi.
00:37:14Want me to go with you, Pop?
00:37:15No, I prefer a peaceful association of own thoughts.
00:37:18Sitting assistants sit here and try to get car stocked.
00:37:27Here are the full files on a penalty, girl.
00:37:36This program say Grace Gartner one time featured chorus girl with Bontan Burles Company.
00:37:57Grace one time almost break mother's heart.
00:38:00She ran away with Bontan Burles Company.
00:38:03She was stuck on manager.
00:38:13Hmm.
00:38:14Did you find something, Charlie?
00:38:17Perhaps voice from dim past may lit curtain to oblivion.
00:38:20Would like you to send out inquiry concerning Craig Winfield, former manager of Bontan Burles Company.
00:38:30Also would like photograph of same.
00:38:32Twelve years is a long span, Charlie, but we'll certainly try to do it.
00:38:38Hello, speaking.
00:38:40Jenkins.
00:38:42What's that?
00:38:43You have?
00:38:44Bring him up here.
00:38:45We just picked up your missing Marine, Corporal.
00:38:49Excellent.
00:38:50We'll be most pleased to hear his story.
00:38:59Hiya, Mr. Chan.
00:39:02I believe I am addressing Mr. Joe Jack Thompson Tilford.
00:39:06Well, I...
00:39:07Mr. Thompson, deception is bad game for amateurs.
00:39:12You're telling me.
00:39:14Look where I landed.
00:39:15Jail is only a small part of trouble ahead for breaking military regulations.
00:39:20I had to do it.
00:39:22Believe me.
00:39:22The worry was driving me crazy.
00:39:24I...
00:39:24I couldn't eat.
00:39:25I couldn't sleep.
00:39:26I presume you refer to state of mind caused by charming young lady known as Mary Conover?
00:39:34How did you know it was her?
00:39:35I'm also looking for Mary Conover.
00:39:38I wondered why her photograph was taken from missing persons book at the same time you visit
00:39:45Bureau.
00:39:45I also wonder what Marine with 48-hour pass for San Francisco area was doing last night 100 miles north of here in Lonely Canyon where a body of mutilated woman found.
00:40:00I thought it was Mary they'd found.
00:40:02That's why I overstayed my leave.
00:40:04Morbid curiosity.
00:40:06Sometimes draw a murderer back to scene of crime.
00:40:09No, no.
00:40:10Do you think I'd kill a girl I loved?
00:40:13Well, I was trying to get her to marry me.
00:40:16She would not say yes?
00:40:19No, but I was certain she would the next time we had our date, but she wrote me and told me that our friendship had been a mistake and that I'd better try and forget her.
00:40:27What'd you do about that?
00:40:28Well, I came to San Francisco as soon as I could, but she'd already quit her job at the Escort Bureau and moved without leaving a forwarding address.
00:40:35Think, please.
00:40:37What first gave you idea Torso was Mary Conover?
00:40:42Just a hunch, I guess.
00:40:43The last few times we were out together, she seemed frightened about something.
00:40:47She didn't say what she was afraid of?
00:40:49No.
00:40:50She said I was imagining things, but I knew different.
00:40:54Was anyone at Escort Bureau annoying her?
00:40:57Yes, she mentioned the guy there that was always making wisecracks at her, but she said he never made any passes.
00:41:04Can you recall the name of a wisecrack comedian?
00:41:07Yes, I believe she said his name was Roberts.
00:41:10Mike Roberts.
00:41:13Mike Roberts.
00:41:15Mike Rogan, Mickey Rogers, Marty Roman, Mike Roberts.
00:41:20Believe all four men have same face.
00:41:23Yeah.
00:41:23All signs seem to point toward the base of the Escort Bureau.
00:41:28I expect to visit same soon, but not to engage social companions.
00:41:33Many thanks for willing cooperation.
00:41:36And now in return, I will banish some of the worry from your mind.
00:41:43Mary Conover is still alive.
00:41:45Alive?
00:41:46I expect you will see her soon.
00:41:48You mean I can see her?
00:41:48Not only that, we'll speak a good word to your commanding officer.
00:41:53Thank you, Mr. Chan.
00:41:55You can lock me up any time.
00:41:56It'll be a pleasure.
00:42:05Mr. Ulrich is waiting for you in the supper room at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel.
00:42:09All right.
00:42:09Thanks, Joan.
00:42:10Have a nice time.
00:42:11Have a nice time.
00:42:11Have a nice time.
00:42:12Have a nice time.
00:42:13Have a nice time.
00:42:15Have a nice time.
00:42:17Have a nice time.
00:42:18Good evening.
00:42:24Good evening.
00:42:25Excuse, please.
00:42:26I'm not here to engage social companionship.
00:42:29Would like to make few inquiries regarding former employee, Miss Mary Conover.
00:42:35I'm sorry, but we don't give out information about our employees.
00:42:39Also, should be quite sorry if I am forced to escort you to police headquarters to make inquiries.
00:42:46What would you like to know?
00:42:49Why did Mary Conover quit job in escort bureau?
00:42:53I haven't the faintest idea.
00:42:56Would like to speak to manager of bureau.
00:42:58I'm sorry, but Mr. Kearney is in New York.
00:43:01Oh.
00:43:02If Mr. Mickey Rogers here, we'll speak to him instead.
00:43:06Oh, you must mean Mike Roberts.
00:43:09Well, he only drops in occasionally to see Mr. Kearney.
00:43:12Oh, yes.
00:43:13You perhaps could give me Mr. Roberts' telephone number and address?
00:43:19No.
00:43:19I'm sorry.
00:43:21Also very sorry.
00:43:23Excuse, please.
00:43:25Good night.
00:43:26Good night.
00:43:26Did you find out anything, Pop?
00:43:37Not enough to fill ear of Nat.
00:43:39Oh, gee, that's too bad.
00:43:41Where do we go from here?
00:43:42To Mayfair Hotel, if you can keep motor running.
00:43:45Ain't no chance for it to stop this time, Mr. Chan.
00:43:48It ain't no motor in the world gonna make a fool out of me twice in the same day.
00:43:51I seen it at.
00:43:52I'm still steeped at running.
00:43:53Well, let's go.
00:43:54Let's go.
00:43:55Yes, sir.
00:43:57Well, I'm but doggone.
00:43:58Now, what's the matter?
00:44:00Why, we're out of gas.
00:44:01That's what's the matter.
00:44:02It can't be.
00:44:04What can Cusius say to this?
00:44:06Too terrible even for Charlie Chan to repeat.
00:44:10Sitting assistants may still remain sitting.
00:44:13Goodbye.
00:44:21There was a gentleman inquiring for you a few moments ago.
00:44:25Uh, let's see him over there reading the newspaper.
00:44:29Oh, thank you.
00:44:34Why, it's Mr. Hay.
00:44:35Good evening.
00:44:36You looking for me?
00:44:37Yes.
00:44:38I just got a hot tip on where Mike Grogan's hiding out.
00:44:40It's in Chinatown.
00:44:41Oh, you have informed police?
00:44:43Yes, Captain Allen's waiting for us.
00:44:44Oh, excellent.
00:44:45I will accompany you at once.
00:44:47Come, let's go.
00:44:55Hiya, buddy.
00:45:02Hello.
00:45:03Hello, Mr. Chan.
00:45:04How are you?
00:45:04Glad to see you.
00:45:05Mr. Cosgrove.
00:45:06Pleasure is mutual.
00:45:07Thanks.
00:45:07This way, gentlemen.
00:45:08Hey, Jimmy.
00:45:27That's it.
00:45:27They're not eating chopped soup.
00:45:28Come on.
00:45:29Let's eat.
00:45:29Let's eat.
00:45:29Let's eat.
00:45:29Let's eat.
00:45:29We arrived too late.
00:45:46Someone here first.
00:45:47Sure looks like it.
00:45:50Body's still warm.
00:45:52Somebody put a slug in it.
00:45:53Yeah, in close range, too.
00:45:54Must have been somebody he trusted.
00:45:56Afraid he'd talk too much if arrested.
00:45:59Well, that settles one point.
00:46:06He's the guy that knifed Miss Johnson, all right.
00:46:08Please, must not jump to conclusions.
00:46:11Many criminals carry knife.
00:46:13You're right, Charlie.
00:46:14And this might have been planted after Rogan was murdered.
00:46:26That clenches it.
00:46:27He must have gone to the Randolph Apartments
00:46:29to kill the conover girl and made a mistake.
00:46:31Perhaps you're right.
00:46:32I think, Captain, we best search apartment.
00:46:38Gee, I wonder where they went.
00:46:40I don't know.
00:46:40The car's still here.
00:46:43Hey, maybe they went in there.
00:46:44Hey, come on.
00:46:45Let's see.
00:46:49Oh, curio shop.
00:46:50Yeah, I'm curious enough now.
00:46:52But come on.
00:46:52Let's go see.
00:46:53Look at that, Jimmy.
00:47:01I hear this, son.
00:47:03Isn't it pretty?
00:47:05I bet she could do a good job scratching her back.
00:47:08Yeah, while she was eating and playing the piano at the same time.
00:47:11Yeah.
00:47:13Say, Pop's liable to get away from us.
00:47:14We better look around and see if we can find him.
00:47:16Okay.
00:47:19Good evening.
00:47:20Oh.
00:47:21Uh, hello.
00:47:22Uh, have you seen Mr. Chan?
00:47:25No.
00:47:27Have you seen Mr. Chan?
00:47:29Well, he just said no, he didn't see him.
00:47:32Did you?
00:47:32Well, now, wait a minute.
00:47:34All of y'all came...
00:47:35I thought it was some fate.
00:47:39Ain't that something?
00:47:41He sure don't look like it real.
00:47:43He'd be with you in the dark anyway, or I'd tear all of you apart.
00:47:48You know, walk away from Mr. Chan.
00:47:49And he ought to be around here somewhere.
00:47:52I'm sure it's tired.
00:47:53I know I've been sitting here waiting all day.
00:47:55Oh, good gracious.
00:47:57Somebody done given me a hot foot.
00:48:01Mmm.
00:48:03Sabotage.
00:48:05What a mess I done made out of myself.
00:48:35Get myself in here.
00:48:46Now, it's going way down here.
00:48:48Oh, my goodness.
00:48:50Mr. Chan.
00:48:55My arms are drawn up on me.
00:48:57Mr. Chan!
00:49:00Mr. Chan!
00:49:01Oh, man!
00:49:06Get away from me!
00:49:07Birmingham!
00:49:07Get away from me!
00:49:08What's the matter?
00:49:09It's Timmy!
00:49:09Get away from me!
00:49:10Birmingham!
00:49:10What's the matter?
00:49:11Oh, Timmy!
00:49:12Is that you?
00:49:12Hey, look, am I a midget?
00:49:14Am I a little giant?
00:49:15No.
00:49:16Something's the matter with me?
00:49:17Everything's happening here.
00:49:18What are you talking about?
00:49:18Good...
00:49:19Are you gentlemen interested in buying any curious?
00:49:23Well, I'm curious enough to make my departure.
00:49:25Would you kindly tell me where the door is, please?
00:49:28So sorry.
00:49:29The door is over there.
00:49:31So sorry.
00:49:32Come on, Jimmy.
00:49:33Let's get out of here.
00:49:38Hey, look.
00:49:39The police car's gone.
00:49:40Oh, gee.
00:49:41We've missed part.
00:49:42I wonder where they went.
00:49:43I don't know.
00:49:44I ain't even sure myself now.
00:49:47Hey, gentlemen!
00:49:48Wait for me!
00:49:50Calling BMP car 108.
00:49:53Jenkins to Captain Allen.
00:49:55Jenkins to Captain Allen.
00:49:59Allen answering Jenkins.
00:50:01Allen answering Jenkins.
00:50:02Come in, Jenkins.
00:50:04We've got the Conover girl.
00:50:05Want her locked up?
00:50:06Take her to my office and bring Corporal Thompson with you.
00:50:09Chan and I are on the way.
00:50:10Yes, Captain.
00:50:12How do you like that, Charlie?
00:50:14Pieces of jigsaw puzzle gradually begin to fit together.
00:50:24Why are you holding me here?
00:50:25What have I done?
00:50:26You are not under arrest, Miss Conover.
00:50:28We are only trying to protect you.
00:50:30Mary.
00:50:31Oh, Joe.
00:50:34Why'd you run away from me?
00:50:36I was afraid.
00:50:38They found out some way that your father was wealthy.
00:50:41Mike Roberts said I'd be a sucker if I didn't marry you.
00:50:44Well, I'm sorry you didn't take their advice.
00:50:46You do love me, don't you?
00:50:47You know I do.
00:50:49That's why I ran away.
00:50:51But I don't understand.
00:50:52Well, Mike Roberts said it would be very easy for me to become a wealthy widow if I got you to take out a lot of insurance.
00:50:59You no longer need be afraid of Mike Roberts, Miss Conover.
00:51:03His criminal career ended by bullet tonight.
00:51:06That moment, we are interested in finding head of escort bureau, a Mr. Kearney.
00:51:14You can assist us, perhaps?
00:51:16Well, I'd like to, but I've never seen the man in my whole life.
00:51:20No?
00:51:20Well, you mean you're afraid of him if you've never seen him?
00:51:24You didn't have to see him to feel his presence, especially when Mike Roberts was around.
00:51:29Do you suppose Kearney was just another alias of Roberts?
00:51:32No, one who was head of murder for profit scheme.
00:51:35Much shrewder person.
00:51:37Miss Conover, why, when Mike Roberts suggests you become wealthy widow, you not presume he was joking?
00:51:44Because it actually happened to another girl who was working for the bureau.
00:51:48So?
00:51:49Her husband died suddenly on honeymoon?
00:51:52Why, yes.
00:51:55Was her name Grace Gortner Pendleton?
00:51:59Why, yes, but I didn't know she was missing.
00:52:01Many persons missing every day, Miss Conover.
00:52:04Some are found, like you.
00:52:06Others not so fortunate, like Grace Gortner Pendleton.
00:52:10As Mr. Kearney is still unknown, I think perhaps we best keep young lovers under surveillance.
00:52:18Right.
00:52:19Oh, you're not going to put us in jail?
00:52:21No.
00:52:22We think it best perhaps to place you in custody of paternal grandmother, who wait most anxiously to see you.
00:52:29Grandmother?
00:52:31You mean she's here in San Francisco?
00:52:33Your grandmother is here in Missing Persons Bureau.
00:52:39Mary!
00:52:40Oh, my dear, my dear.
00:52:42Grandma.
00:52:44Oh, I'm sorry I caused you so much worry and trouble.
00:52:47Oh, that's all right, dear.
00:52:49Nothing matters now that I've got you back.
00:52:51There's nothing to worry about anymore.
00:52:53Nothing, dear.
00:52:54Excuse, please.
00:52:56I regret necessity to inform you that future happiness depends upon capture of elusive Mr. Kearney.
00:53:04What can we do about that?
00:53:06Believe.
00:53:07Believe.
00:53:07If you will consent to bake trap, we may catch same.
00:53:12I'll be very glad to do anything I can to help.
00:53:16My first thought, of course, was police.
00:53:18But ancient proverbs say, never bake trap with wolf to catch wolf.
00:53:24Tomorrow evening at nine?
00:53:38Yes.
00:53:39Goodbye.
00:53:40Mary, don't tell me it's really you.
00:53:44Where have you been keeping yourself?
00:53:46It's a long story, Joan.
00:53:47I found out one thing, though.
00:53:49Can't save any money working in a coffee shop.
00:53:51A coffee shop?
00:53:53Well, why did you quit here for that?
00:53:56That marine corporal you kept dating me with got a bit too amorous to suit me.
00:54:00Like to work for the Bureau again?
00:54:02If you'll let me.
00:54:03I'd love to.
00:54:04You're Mary Conover, aren't you?
00:54:13Yes.
00:54:13Why?
00:54:14I'm taking you to the Bureau of Missing Persons.
00:54:16They're looking for you.
00:54:17Don't get so fresh.
00:54:19They know where to find me.
00:54:20Will you come peacefully or do you want me to call the cops?
00:54:23Why argue?
00:54:24Go along with the dope.
00:54:26You'll only be a few minutes.
00:54:27And I'll cook up something nice for you while you're gone.
00:54:31All right, stupid.
00:54:32What are you laughing at?
00:54:41You'll find out, Mr. Wiseguy.
00:54:55That's a big idea.
00:54:56That's what we'd like to know.
00:54:58Where were you taking this young lady?
00:55:00You're a missing person.
00:55:02This is Mary Conover, the girl that Charlie Chan's been searching for.
00:55:05Was he taking you where he's at, miss?
00:55:07Yes, he wouldn't listen when I tried to tell him he was all wrong.
00:55:11I'm awfully sorry, Miss Conover.
00:55:13I'd like to apologize to the department, too.
00:55:15I guess I'm the chump of the year.
00:55:17You just spoiled a trap to catch the killer.
00:55:19That's what you did.
00:55:20Why don't I keep my big mouth shut?
00:55:23I'm awfully sorry, Captain.
00:55:24I didn't mean to butt into police business, but I was just trying to help Charlie Chan.
00:55:29Now, if you'll excuse it, I'll take Miss Conover back to the escort bureau.
00:55:32All right.
00:55:33As you are, men.
00:55:34We'll start all over again.
00:55:35Jeff Hayes claimed he was taking girl to Bureau of Missing Persons to help his friend, Charlie Chan.
00:56:00Miss Conover verified his claim, so he was released.
00:56:03We'll proceed with mission.
00:56:05That is all.
00:56:07My private detective sure gets around, doesn't he?
00:56:09Like influenza epidemic.
00:56:11He cover wide territory, but accomplish very little good.
00:56:16What is whirring noise?
00:56:18That's the wire photo receiver.
00:56:20Somebody's sending us a photograph or a document.
00:56:22May it look it, Sam?
00:56:23Certainly.
00:56:24I'll have this develop, Charlie.
00:56:39It'll only take a couple of minutes.
00:56:40Okay.
00:56:47Back so soon?
00:56:49Yes, and is my face red?
00:56:50Well, I told you you were a big dope, but you wouldn't listen.
00:56:53Well, don't rub it in.
00:56:54How was I to know I was walking into a police trap?
00:56:57Really?
00:56:59Anyway, I just came to tell you that Miss Conover is okay, and I'm very, very sorry for butting in.
00:57:03Forget it.
00:57:05I have a nice engagement for you, my dear, at the Biltmore Plaza.
00:57:08And I'm going to see that you arrive there safely.
00:57:10Come on.
00:57:11Tell you all about it while I'm getting my coat.
00:57:19All right, my dear.
00:57:20Take off your coat and dress.
00:57:21What?
00:57:22You heard me start peeling.
00:57:26You heard what she said.
00:57:27Do as you're told and hurry up about it.
00:57:34Charlie, I've got a surprise for you.
00:57:36Greg Winfield is Jeff Hay.
00:57:37Jeff Hay.
00:57:38Then police have released real murderer.
00:57:41Life of Mary Conover in great danger, unless Hay apprehended at once.
00:57:45You're right, Charlie.
00:57:46We're having a moment to lose.
00:57:47Yes, Captain.
00:57:48Lanigan speaking.
00:57:49Broadcast a pickup order for Jeff Hay, private detective.
00:57:52Suspected of murder.
00:57:54This masquerade won't give you much time.
00:57:56Let me worry about that.
00:57:57Get going.
00:57:57All right, slip this on.
00:58:11When she gets to the corner, start to follow her.
00:58:13Put your hands behind your back.
00:58:25Turn around.
00:58:26That isn't Mary we're following.
00:58:36I'm sure it isn't.
00:58:36How do you know?
00:58:37Why don't you remember?
00:58:38She didn't have a scarf around her head.
00:58:40That's right.
00:58:41Pull over the curbing, Brumman.
00:58:43Yes, sir.
00:58:49What's the hurry, Mary?
00:58:51Joan Mercer, what are you doing in Mary's pool?
00:58:58We pulled upon a captain by releasing Jeff Hay.
00:59:01He's wanted for murder.
00:59:03So that's the reason for the masquerade.
00:59:05A ruse to keep us away from Jeff Hay.
00:59:07We'll go in your car, Lieutenant.
00:59:18Car 44 reporting.
00:59:20No sign of fugitive red convertible.
00:59:24Failure to catch suspect.
00:59:25Prove suspect have illegal radio in car and is altering course accordingly.
00:59:31Car 31 reporting.
00:59:32Suspect's car nowhere in Mission District.
00:59:35Sit back here and keep quiet.
00:59:37No sign of convertible in North Beach District.
00:59:42Surely one of our cars will pick him up before he can harm her.
00:59:45I recall a story of Farmhand who find cow he had lost by trying to figure out where he would go if he were cow.
00:59:54We'll use Farmhand's psychology and try and catch suspect.
00:59:58Go ahead, Charlie.
00:59:59Take my car.
01:00:00It's out in front and good luck.
01:00:02Car 37 to car 31 have lost trail of red convertible.
01:00:08Have you seen it?
01:00:09Car 31 to car 37 just covered 10 square blocks in Knob Hill District.
01:00:15No sign of suspect's car.
01:00:17Car 31 to car.
01:00:27How are you, pal?
01:00:28Get away from me, you drunk.
01:00:30Oh, I'm your pal from the bus.
01:00:32Car's group.
01:00:33Oh!
01:01:03You heard the right hunch, Mr. Chan. There's the suspect's car.
01:01:06You will please call assistance. Cornered rat usually full of fight.
01:01:10Yes, sir.
01:01:33Oh, Mr. Chan.
01:01:54Why, if it isn't my old sidekick, Charlie Chan. Come in, Charlie, and shut the door.
01:02:03Happy to know another criminal career coming to end.
01:02:07Aren't you being just a bit premature? You haven't taken me yet.
01:02:10Perfect crime always aroused my interest and admiration.
01:02:15The Grace Pendleton torso, that was your work, was it not?
01:02:19Just between you and me, yes. Neat bit of work, wasn't it?
01:02:22But you can't pin that on me. You can't even prove she's dead.
01:02:26Very true, very true.
01:02:27But you make one serious mistake when you kill Miss Johnson in Mary Conover's apartment.
01:02:34That was a mistake. You see, I thought it was Mary.
01:02:37But you can't prove I did that either.
01:02:39Contradiction, please.
01:02:41Can't prove you also killed your companion in crime, Mike Rogan.
01:02:45You're a very smart person, Charlie.
01:02:47Go get him, Charlie.
01:02:49There's no more bullets in his gat.
01:02:52I lifted them.
01:02:57I'm allergic to bullets. I'm going to stay down here.
01:03:00Oh, come on.
01:03:01Okay.
01:03:03Take him, boys.
01:03:05Joe.
01:03:05Mary.
01:03:07Nice work, Charlie.
01:03:08Thanks.
01:03:10You all right, Cusbro?
01:03:12I'm okay, Charlie.
01:03:15I know I'm not going to die from that rat's bullets.
01:03:18He couldn't hit the side of a barn.
01:03:21You will please see my undercover agent have very best medical attention.
01:03:25He saved my life.
01:03:26Certainly, Charlie.
01:03:27He'll be treated like one of the boys.
01:03:29Most happy to end criminal career of Mr. Craig Winfield, alias Jeff Hay.
01:03:36Still a pretty smart man, huh?
01:03:38That reminds me, Mr. Chan, what confusion says.
01:03:41Confusion says that you can fool most of the people some of the time,
01:03:44and some of the people most of the time.
01:03:46But you can't fool all the people all the time.
01:03:50No, Birmingham.
01:03:52No.
01:03:53Not confusion.
01:03:54Confucius say that.
01:03:57Oh, no, Pop.
01:03:58You're both wrong.
01:03:58It wasn't Confucius.
01:04:00It was Abraham Lincoln.
01:04:02Abraham Lincoln was disciple of Confucius.
01:04:06Is that so?
01:04:07I didn't even know that they knew each other.
01:04:09Did you, Jimmy?
01:04:10No, I didn't.
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