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Woman on the Run (1950) – Rollercoaster Noir Chase #shortfilms #drama
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00:02:06Thank you, Danny boy.
00:02:08Now, my proposition's quick and easy, Danny.
00:02:11We split the 20.
00:02:12Five for you, 15 for me.
00:02:14Now you take it on the lam.
00:02:16Live and let live's my fellow.
00:02:20Ah, that look in your eye, Danny, is painful to me pride.
00:02:28Danny boy, don't kill me.
00:02:29Danny boy, don't.
00:02:51I've got an eye on you.
00:02:51I've got an eye on you.
00:02:51I've got an eye on you.
00:02:53I've got an eye on you.
00:02:58Oh, she's gonna grab an eye on you.
00:02:59Oh, she's gonna be this on you, Danny.
00:03:00Yeah, that looks nice.
00:03:02Hey, what happened? What's going on down there? Were those shots?
00:03:05You'd better call the police. It's been a murder.
00:03:23Evening, Inspector.
00:03:25Hi. Hi, boys.
00:03:27Always happens in the middle of the night.
00:03:29Yeah.
00:03:31That's Joe Gordon, all right?
00:03:33Yeah. He won't be doing much testifying now.
00:03:36Convenient for Smiley Freeman.
00:03:39Yeah.
00:03:39Fiddler over there with the dog says he saw it.
00:03:42Yeah?
00:03:44Is the knock over here yet?
00:03:46Watch this, Inspector.
00:03:47What's this guy's name?
00:03:48Frank Johnson. Lives around here.
00:03:50Claims he was out walking his dog.
00:03:53Hi, Mr. Johnson.
00:03:55Inspector Farris. Homicide detail.
00:03:58Understand you had a front seat.
00:03:59I sure did.
00:04:00Did you get a good look at the killer?
00:04:01Too good.
00:04:02That street light was right on his face when he got out of his car and shot at him.
00:04:05Shot at you?
00:04:06Twice.
00:04:07You're lucky he missed.
00:04:09Think you'd recognize him? You saw him again?
00:04:12That's not a face I'm likely to forget.
00:04:14Pick him out of a lineup?
00:04:16I think so. Yeah.
00:04:18Say, what's this all about, anyway?
00:04:20The dead man, Joe Gordon.
00:04:21He was going to testify before the grand jury next week.
00:04:25That's tough.
00:04:25Not too.
00:04:26He had a bad record.
00:04:28He knew too much about Smiley Freeman.
00:04:29You know who Smiley Freeman is?
00:04:30The gangster?
00:04:31That's right.
00:04:32Gordon was our witness.
00:04:34Now you're in.
00:04:35Me?
00:04:36Yeah.
00:04:37All you have to do is identify the killer.
00:04:39We'll do the rest.
00:04:41Married?
00:04:43In a way.
00:04:44What do you mean, in a way?
00:04:46Are you or aren't you?
00:04:48Yeah.
00:04:49I am.
00:04:50Where do you live?
00:04:51Right over there.
00:04:52136 out to Linda.
00:04:53Apartment 4D.
00:04:54Pick up Mrs. Johnson and bring her over here.
00:04:56Okay.
00:04:57Hey, don't wake her up.
00:04:58She's not going to like it.
00:05:00Well, she'll want to know where you are, won't she?
00:05:03We're taking you down to headquarters.
00:05:05Headquarters?
00:05:06What for?
00:05:09Protective custody.
00:05:11I see what you mean.
00:05:12Now, where were you standing when he shot at you?
00:05:14Oh, right down there.
00:05:15Show me.
00:05:18Well, I was right down there with the dog when the car drove up.
00:05:21I didn't pay much attention to it.
00:05:23Little bit later, I heard a shot.
00:05:24I looked up just in time to see this fellow, what's his name,
00:05:27fall out of the car.
00:05:28Then the killer pumped another shot right into him.
00:05:31My dog barked.
00:05:32He got out of the car, started to shoot at me.
00:05:35I ducked and he drove away.
00:05:37What kind of a car?
00:05:38I don't know.
00:05:39A light coupe.
00:05:39They all look alike to me.
00:05:42Well, his aim was all right.
00:05:44He was just shooting at the wrong target.
00:05:46He thought your shadow was you.
00:05:53Will you go call Reardon?
00:05:55Maybe he won't miss next time.
00:05:57There won't be any next time.
00:05:58Yeah, but suppose you don't get a conviction, then what?
00:06:00Do I have to spend the rest of my life with police protection?
00:06:03Or wind up on a sidewalk like him?
00:06:05What are you worried about?
00:06:06He missed, didn't he?
00:06:08Stay here a minute.
00:06:09We'll get the rest of the story downtown.
00:06:14I hate to get mixed up in this.
00:06:15Yeah, it's getting so.
00:06:17A man has to be careful where he's looking these days.
00:06:19Keep out of here, will you?
00:06:22Say, I think I dropped my pipe somewhere around here.
00:06:24Is that okay if I look for it?
00:06:25Remember where you had it last?
00:06:27Yeah, it was right over here somewhere.
00:06:28What's the matter?
00:06:29But...
00:06:29Come on, get out of here, will you?
00:06:40Get out of here.
00:06:40Pick up Smiley Freeman and everybody connected them.
00:06:42Put him in a lineup, see if Johnson can identify anybody.
00:06:45I want everybody.
00:06:47No excuses, no lawyers.
00:06:48I want everybody.
00:06:50See if he can pick up anything on that car.
00:06:52Somebody may have seen it.
00:07:00Mr. Johnson, that's not your husband.
00:07:02The man was killed.
00:07:04He saw it happen.
00:07:05He...
00:07:05He's right over here.
00:07:07Sorry I had to get you out of bed, Mr. Johnson.
00:07:10After all, we had to make sure that he had a wife.
00:07:16Where is he?
00:07:17He took a powder.
00:07:18Sergeant, pick up Johnson.
00:07:19The idiot will get himself killed.
00:07:21Cover the park!
00:07:21Just like him.
00:07:22Always running away.
00:07:23What do you mean, always running away?
00:07:25Running away from what?
00:07:26From everything.
00:07:27Broadcast the description.
00:07:28White male American.
00:07:30With a trench coat.
00:07:31Soft brown hat.
00:07:32A very ordinary looking fellow, I'm afraid.
00:07:35Yeah.
00:07:36Well, how would you describe your husband, Mrs. Johnson?
00:07:38I couldn't.
00:07:39I haven't been able to for a long time.
00:07:42May I go now?
00:07:43Come on, you might.
00:07:46Nice dish, huh?
00:07:47Nice looking dish.
00:07:48I want everything shut off.
00:07:50Bridge controls, road blocks, everything.
00:07:52I'll stick with her.
00:07:53Right.
00:07:55Did you hear the shots fired?
00:07:56How could I?
00:07:57I was in bed, sound asleep.
00:07:59Find any pictures of him?
00:08:00No, but plenty of her.
00:08:02Just some tired snaps of him.
00:08:04They won't do anybody any good.
00:08:06But keep them.
00:08:10It's books on psychology.
00:08:12I wonder why.
00:08:14Has he got a problem?
00:08:15I wouldn't know.
00:08:17Maybe he's confused.
00:08:19Aren't we all?
00:08:22Pipe smoker.
00:08:24Mmm.
00:08:24What does that mean?
00:08:26Nothing.
00:08:31Oh, he's got two suits.
00:08:34One of which he's wearing.
00:08:35What does he get what he looks like?
00:08:37Nobody pays any attention to him anyway.
00:08:39Not even his wife.
00:08:40You're really wasting your time.
00:08:42There must be at least 20,000 men in San Francisco
00:08:44who answer that description.
00:08:46How are you going to find him?
00:08:47There'd have to be something different about him.
00:08:49Different anyway from other people.
00:08:51There is something different about him.
00:08:52There's something different about everybody.
00:08:54And we're gonna dig till we find out what it is.
00:08:56Now you see our problem, Mrs. Johnson.
00:08:58Why won't you help us?
00:08:59I'm helping.
00:09:00What do you want me to do?
00:09:00I want you to answer a few questions.
00:09:02Go ahead, ask.
00:09:03Where does he generally go when he's not at home?
00:09:05I haven't the faintest idea.
00:09:06Has he any relatives in this area?
00:09:08No.
00:09:08Who are his friends?
00:09:09I don't know his friends.
00:09:10The dog is our only mutual friend.
00:09:12Do you always go to sleep when he walks the dog?
00:09:14No.
00:09:15Sometimes he goes to sleep and I walk the dog.
00:09:19Say, Inspector.
00:09:20Here are a couple more.
00:09:22Oh, I'm terribly sorry.
00:09:24There's been a mistake.
00:09:25Release these men at once.
00:09:27Keep digging.
00:09:28Okay.
00:09:28Every man between the ages of 35 and 40 who is out tonight
00:09:31is wearing a trench coat and a snap brim felt.
00:09:33No, all of them 5'11", weighing 170, and all of them scared to answer questions.
00:09:39The domestic situation in this town must be terrible.
00:09:41Yeah.
00:09:42Kitchen?
00:09:43Well, it's got a stove in it.
00:09:50Here.
00:10:00Don't you eat anything but dog food?
00:10:02Well, he's not particular and I'm lazy, so we eat out.
00:10:05Where?
00:10:06Well, let's see.
00:10:07The corner drugstore, the lobster grill at the wharf when we're in that neighborhood,
00:10:11and when we get real fancy, Manlo's Oriental Roof Garden.
00:10:14Those usually.
00:10:15We're creatures of habit, I'm afraid.
00:10:17Check the Oriental Roof Garden.
00:10:18They'll still be open.
00:10:19Yes, sir.
00:10:202 o'clock in the morning.
00:10:20How am I gonna explain this at home?
00:10:22What's going on here?
00:10:23I'm sorry.
00:10:24There's been a mistake.
00:10:25He's sorry.
00:10:25What am I gonna tell my wife?
00:10:27Come on.
00:10:30What did you and your husband quarrel about tonight, Mrs. Johnson?
00:10:33We don't have to have a reason anymore.
00:10:35Don't you have a decent picture of your husband?
00:10:37No.
00:10:37He doesn't like to have his picture taken.
00:10:39I don't want any photographs of him floating around that might get in the papers.
00:10:42The killer doesn't know what he looks like.
00:10:44Didn't he see him?
00:10:45No.
00:10:45He shot at his shadow.
00:10:47Shot?
00:10:47He shot at Frank?
00:10:48Twice.
00:10:49Nobody knows that except the killer, your husband, and now you.
00:10:52So let's keep it that way.
00:10:53It's important.
00:10:56He's really in danger then.
00:10:57Worried?
00:10:58I thought you were beyond worrying about him.
00:11:00I didn't say that.
00:11:02If he doesn't give himself up, you're really gonna have something to worry about.
00:11:06We've got to protect you.
00:11:07Like you did the other witness?
00:11:09Joe Gordon would be alive right now if he hasn't had his lawyers spring him.
00:11:12Hey, Mark.
00:11:13There's a prescription for Frank Johnson.
00:11:15Husband ill?
00:11:16No, he just likes to take medicine.
00:11:18What are these for?
00:11:19I don't know.
00:11:20He just likes to take vitamin pills, cold shots, anything.
00:11:26What's up here?
00:11:27Studio.
00:11:28My husband's an artist.
00:11:29Oh, I thought you said he worked at Hart and Winston.
00:11:32He does.
00:11:33He's in charge of displays down there.
00:11:34Oh, window trimmer, huh?
00:11:38Rembrandt, get down.
00:11:39You know you're not allowed up there.
00:11:42Rembrandt?
00:11:43It's the nearest we could ever get to owning one.
00:11:45Frank's little joke.
00:11:46He found the mud sitting on the street corner one night waiting for someone to adopt him.
00:11:50They recognized each other right away.
00:11:58Is this supposed to be you?
00:12:00Yes.
00:12:01It was a lovely autumn day.
00:12:03The wind was blowing through my hair.
00:12:06It was all very charming, but that was four years ago.
00:12:09That was Frank's Cyprus period.
00:12:11He had four important periods in his painting career.
00:12:15Say, how did you two ever happen to get together in the first place?
00:12:18I met him at a friend's house in Carmel.
00:12:20He wanted to paint and I was all for it.
00:12:22I had $5,000 and he had $2,000 and talent.
00:12:26So we got married.
00:12:27After Carmel, he became restless.
00:12:29So we went to Taos, New Mexico, where he painted Indians.
00:12:32That's an Indian.
00:12:34Yeah.
00:12:35Then he got tired of Indians.
00:12:36So we went to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he painted old Dutch barns with hex signs on them.
00:12:41Say, did he ever do a self portrait?
00:12:43He didn't like himself that much.
00:12:44Oh.
00:12:47Did he do these in Pennsylvania?
00:12:50No, he got restless again, so we came to San Francisco.
00:12:53Here he started sketching crummy old characters that hung around wars, missions and gin mills.
00:12:58That was his social protest period.
00:13:00Then our money ran out and he had to take a job.
00:13:03Couldn't sell the stuff, huh?
00:13:04He wouldn't try to sell it.
00:13:05He didn't think it was good enough.
00:13:06These sketchbooks are filled with great ideas.
00:13:08He never got around to painting.
00:13:10Well, didn't you try to get a job?
00:13:11Why should I?
00:13:12That's his responsibility, not mine.
00:13:16Friend to your husband?
00:13:18No, that's his burlesque period.
00:13:20Now, that I like.
00:13:21It's pretty good.
00:13:22Yes, but it takes more than talent to have a career.
00:13:25You have to have staying power.
00:13:26Frank's a drifter, so when the money ran out, we just drifted.
00:13:30Who's this?
00:13:31Oh, some dance team over in Chinatown.
00:13:37Know him?
00:13:39Oh, he's a retired ferry boat captain who does sand sculptures at the beach.
00:13:44Oh, I knew who that is.
00:13:45That's Rembrandt.
00:13:47What has all this got to do with finding Frank?
00:13:49You just answer the questions.
00:13:51That is, if it doesn't hurt.
00:13:53Why should it hurt me?
00:13:54It's all passed and done with.
00:13:56If you want to snoop into the remains of our marriage, that's up to you.
00:14:01Don't touch that telephone.
00:14:03If that's your husband, find out where he is.
00:14:05But keep on talking.
00:14:23Hello?
00:14:24Oh, hello, Frank.
00:14:26Where's that call?
00:14:27Helena, that's something I want you to get for.
00:14:29I'm sorry to interrupt, but if I were you, I'd hang up.
00:14:31The police are tracing your call.
00:14:34Hello?
00:14:35Hello?
00:14:37Hey, hang up.
00:14:38Seems to me I heard music.
00:14:40Wasn't that music?
00:14:42You didn't do your husband a favor, Mrs. Johnson.
00:14:45It's bad enough to be alone in a big city with no place to go.
00:14:48But as soon as the newspapers hit the streets and the killer finds out he didn't get your husband,
00:14:52there'll be guys looking for him with guns.
00:14:54If I had a husband I wanted to get rid of, I'd do exactly what you did.
00:14:58If he wants to run away, that's his business.
00:15:00And your business, too, Mrs. Johnson.
00:15:03I'll be seeing you.
00:15:10No wonder the world's full of bachelors.
00:15:14A little more needling's all she needs.
00:15:16Give her plenty of rope to keep her tail.
00:15:18She wants to get rid of him.
00:15:20Women are curious.
00:15:21Even that dame will go after him.
00:15:22Come on, be a good fellow and let us up.
00:15:24Who's handling the case?
00:15:25Inspector Ferris.
00:15:25Oh, he's a friend of mine.
00:15:27Is that right, Inspector?
00:15:28Sure, we know him well.
00:15:29Hi, Ferris.
00:15:30What's to do?
00:15:30No story.
00:15:31How about that Johnson gal?
00:15:32Is she good looking?
00:15:33What about the witness?
00:15:35What witness?
00:15:36Oh, cut it out.
00:15:37Cut it out.
00:15:37It's already gone to press.
00:15:38You get a look at the murderer?
00:15:39No.
00:15:40What's his wife like?
00:15:41Any filth?
00:15:42Lay off the tabloid sex stuff like it.
00:15:45I'll give it to all of you in the morning.
00:15:47Hiya, Homer.
00:15:48No favorites.
00:15:56Hey, Homer.
00:16:01Get out of here.
00:16:02Let's go.
00:16:03I'll give it to you.
00:16:03Go.
00:16:03Go.
00:16:06Go.
00:16:07Go.
00:16:08Go.
00:16:10Go.
00:16:11Go.
00:16:13Go.
00:16:57You're coming out or going in?
00:16:59Are you the police?
00:17:00Smile when you say that. I'm a reporter.
00:17:02Oh, a newspaper man.
00:17:04Well, you don't have to say it like that.
00:17:06Let go of me. Go away.
00:17:11Are you just going to leave me dangling here?
00:17:14I don't care what I say. Help me get out of here.
00:17:17It's a pleasure, Mrs. J.
00:17:18You are Mrs. Johnson, aren't you?
00:17:20No, I'm the maid taking my night out.
00:17:26What magic I possessed.
00:17:27A moment ago, total strangers.
00:17:29Now you're in my arms.
00:17:29So it's love at first sight.
00:17:31Now show me how you got up here without the police seeing you.
00:17:34Do I get the story?
00:17:35After I get out of here.
00:17:36Follow me now.
00:17:48Looks like half the police force is down there.
00:17:57Must I?
00:17:58Just look straight ahead like you did when you got married.
00:18:02Incidentally, my name's Leggett.
00:18:03Leggett of the graphic.
00:18:04We've got a dandy little sheet all full of goo and gore and everything.
00:18:08Hey!
00:18:09Bye.
00:18:48You wish something?
00:18:50Gin over rocks.
00:18:51Rocks?
00:18:52Is this chair taken, madam?
00:18:53Well, thank you, Mrs. Johnson.
00:18:54I'd love to join you.
00:18:55You didn't think you were going to get rid of me as easy as you ducked the police, did you?
00:18:58Well, if you know, Mrs. J., I'm an old fire escape man from way back.
00:19:02Why don't you get lost?
00:19:09Now then, how about the story?
00:19:11You'll get the story from my husband when he's safe and sound in jail.
00:19:14Oh, but he won't be safe and sound.
00:19:16Have you forgotten the fellow by the name of Joe Gordon?
00:19:18Do you wish something?
00:19:19Yeah, let me have a bourbon old-fashioned.
00:19:22Why did you come here tonight, Mrs. Johnson?
00:19:24Or shouldn't I ask?
00:19:25Because I like it here.
00:19:26You didn't by any chance come here to meet, say, your husband, did you?
00:19:29Or is that a far-fetched supposition?
00:19:31Supposition?
00:19:32I'd better stop using those four-syllable words.
00:19:33I won't be working for the graphic anymore.
00:19:35Where's your husband, Mrs. Johnson?
00:19:36I don't know.
00:19:36Did he see the killer?
00:19:37I don't know.
00:19:37Should we dance?
00:19:38Why don't you drop dead?
00:19:42Hold that.
00:19:45Why don't you be nice to me, Mrs. Johnson?
00:19:47Who knows?
00:19:48I might even be able to help you.
00:19:49I'm not a bad guy when you get to know me.
00:19:51I'm a little obnoxious, perhaps, but pleasant.
00:19:53Now then, answer yes or no.
00:19:55Your husband saw it and took it on the lam, right?
00:19:57Right.
00:19:58And you're meeting him here?
00:20:00I haven't the slightest idea.
00:20:01I came here on a hunch.
00:20:02When he phoned tonight, I heard music that could only have come from this joint.
00:20:06Something to eat?
00:20:07No, thanks.
00:20:07No food.
00:20:08Oh, go ahead.
00:20:08Try something.
00:20:09No, really nothing.
00:20:14Oh, uh, I've got a deal for you.
00:20:16You find your husband with my help.
00:20:18Give me an exclusive for 24 hours, and I'll get my paper to pay you for it.
00:20:21Trying to buy me some soon?
00:20:23First, I'm going to try and buy you.
00:20:24And if I can't, I'm going to try to win you.
00:20:26Isn't that the reverse of the usual procedure?
00:20:28I'm a perverse fellow.
00:20:30On second thought, Mrs. J., I find you very attractive.
00:20:33I may try and win you right off.
00:20:34No, thanks.
00:20:35I'd rather be bought.
00:20:37Very mercenary.
00:20:37All of the good, though.
00:20:38I like mercenary women.
00:20:40Good title.
00:20:41Good title.
00:20:42Hang on.
00:20:47Money?
00:20:48Sure.
00:20:48How much?
00:20:49Oh, I don't know.
00:20:49Graham, maybe.
00:20:50Is it worth that much?
00:20:51Will be by the time I get through building it up.
00:20:54Frank will need it if he wants to get away.
00:20:56Now, bring it with me.
00:20:57Just tell me where and when.
00:20:58And you won't print anything until I give the word.
00:21:00Scout's honor.
00:21:01It's a deal.
00:21:02Should we drink to it?
00:21:04To the speedy conclusion of all I've troubled.
00:21:07Yours, your husband's, and mine.
00:21:09You've got trouble if you don't look.
00:21:11None that I can't solve now that we're partnering.
00:21:16Hiya, Mrs. Johnson.
00:21:17Hi, Sammy.
00:21:18Sit down.
00:21:19Meet Mr. Leggett of the graphic.
00:21:20Oh, a newspaper man.
00:21:21Sammy.
00:21:22You should have caught the show.
00:21:23Susie and I are breaking in a new act.
00:21:25Chang'e no Kito.
00:21:26It's terrific.
00:21:27That's spelled C-H-U-N-G.
00:21:29Anybody can spell a Kito.
00:21:30Of course, we're only breaking in the show here, but a little plug would help.
00:21:34Well, I'll, uh, I'll see what I can do.
00:21:36Thanks.
00:21:37Next time you come, catch us at the midnight show.
00:21:38The place is really jumping then.
00:21:40I'll be seeing you.
00:21:40Bye, Sammy.
00:21:41Night.
00:21:42Well, I think I'll go home.
00:21:43Frank won't show tonight.
00:21:44How do you know?
00:21:45I just know.
00:21:46That's all.
00:21:47What are you going to tell your husband when you see him?
00:21:49To give himself up.
00:21:50Maybe I'll give up, please.
00:21:57Hey, you want to go in over the roof?
00:22:19No, I'll go in the front door and give them something to think about.
00:22:21No, in that case, I'll disappear.
00:22:23Let's not give them too much to think about.
00:22:25Well, if I need you, I'll get in touch with you.
00:22:27Oh, you won't have to get in touch with me, Mr. Johnson.
00:22:29Just look around.
00:22:29I'll be there.
00:22:30Good night, Mr. Leggett.
00:22:41What are you doing here?
00:22:42That was nice going, Mr. Johnson.
00:22:44But the next time you try to get out, you'll have more trouble.
00:22:48I've got news for you.
00:22:51I've just seen your husband's doctor.
00:22:53Why?
00:22:54Aren't you feeling well?
00:22:56Your husband isn't a hypochondriac.
00:22:59He's a very sick man.
00:23:01He's got a bad heart.
00:23:05I don't believe it.
00:23:07Ask Dr. Holler.
00:23:13Frank never said anything to me about it.
00:23:16Maybe he figured you wouldn't be interested.
00:23:19Well, he can walk into any drugstore and buy some medicine.
00:23:21Not without a prescription, he can't.
00:23:23And I've given orders to every drugstore in town that none of this medicine is to be dispensed without an
00:23:27order from me.
00:23:28If he should have an attack and not have that with him, you know what that means.
00:23:32You can't do that.
00:23:33If it's the only way I can get him to come in and testify, I mean to use it.
00:23:36But Frank's done nothing wrong.
00:23:38Oh, yes, he has.
00:23:39He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
00:23:41I thought the police were supposed to protect people, not put them in danger.
00:23:44All it says in my book, sister, is that the good of the majority's got to be upheld.
00:23:47And for the good of the majority, Frank Johnson's got to testify.
00:23:50If he gives himself up, we'll give him a supply of medicine.
00:23:53We'll protect it.
00:23:54And if he doesn't, he'll die of a heart attack or a bullet from one of Smiley Freeman's men.
00:23:59I don't believe a word you're saying.
00:24:00You're only trying to frighten me.
00:24:02And I'm getting pretty sick of you.
00:24:03Now get out of here.
00:24:04Of course, if you want to try to find it, I won't try to stop you.
00:24:07But I don't think you can find it.
00:24:10I don't think he's running away from us.
00:24:12I think he's running away from you.
00:24:14I said get out.
00:24:36I don't think he's running away from you.
00:24:55I'm violating my instructions from the police by giving you this additional supply.
00:24:59But rest assured, it gives me no feeling of guilt.
00:25:01Thank you, doctor.
00:25:02After the excitement of last night, your husband undoubtedly used the amp use he carried with him.
00:25:07So you see, my action is not prompted by kindness so much as reluctance to gamble with a man's life.
00:25:13Is his heart really that bad, doctor?
00:25:16Frank's condition isn't any worse than thousands of men that strain their hearts running in track meat.
00:25:21The misguided believed that they were building up their bodies.
00:25:24If it were only his heart, we could control it.
00:25:27What do you mean?
00:25:28Well, for the past year, your husband has had hypertension that complicates matters.
00:25:33Hypertension?
00:25:33What causes that?
00:25:34I'm not sure.
00:25:35My guess is overwork, unhappiness, anxiety.
00:25:39But you know more about it than I do.
00:25:41Why should I?
00:25:42But naturally, you must know about his troubles.
00:25:44I'm only his doctor.
00:25:45You are his wife.
00:25:46Oh, yes.
00:25:47I'm that bitter, selfish, vicious wife.
00:25:49The cause of his unhappiness.
00:25:51The cause of his failure.
00:25:52Is that what he told you?
00:25:53Is that what he tells everyone?
00:25:53Frank didn't discuss his private life with me, nor do I care to hear it from you.
00:25:58I shall explain to you his condition, and that's all.
00:26:01He has a cardiac condition.
00:26:03Let's call it X.
00:26:04Now, X alone is not serious.
00:26:06He also has hypertension.
00:26:08Let's call that Y.
00:26:09X plus Y is dangerous.
00:26:12I'm Y, I suppose.
00:26:13I'm not a psychiatrist, Mrs. Johnson.
00:26:15I deal only with facts.
00:26:17X plus Y equals steady deterioration.
00:26:19X minus Y is an improvement.
00:26:21And what you and your husband do about it, that's your personal concern.
00:26:25My only personal concern right now is to get these ampoules to him.
00:26:29If you see him, tell him he should give himself up.
00:26:31It's imperative to take the strain of himself.
00:26:34I'll give him the facts.
00:26:35He can draw his own conclusions.
00:27:11I'll give him the facts.
00:27:21You're fine, darling.
00:27:22I thought I'd never come.
00:27:23Now, stay right here.
00:27:25I'll be back inside.
00:27:25Just explain everything.
00:27:30All right, Mr. Johnson.
00:27:31Come along.
00:27:32My name isn't Johnson.
00:27:33Yeah, and I suppose that isn't your wife either.
00:27:35No, but I wish it were.
00:27:37Do you have any identification?
00:27:38Yes, I have.
00:27:39My name is Stephen Carruthers, optometrist.
00:27:41While we're on the subject, I think you better have your eyes examined.
00:28:03So, Frank is a fugitive from the law.
00:28:05Well, that's just like him.
00:28:07He's so adventurous.
00:28:09Adventurous?
00:28:10Frank?
00:28:10Oh, yes, indeed.
00:28:12Sit down, Mrs. Johnson.
00:28:14I guess you've never visited our workshop before.
00:28:16What makes you think he's adventurous?
00:28:18Oh, but he is.
00:28:20All the places he's gone and all the things he's done.
00:28:23You know, my life has been pretty uneventful.
00:28:26Straight from high school to this job.
00:28:28From my rooming house to the streetcar and then down here to work.
00:28:32In the evening, back to my rooming house again.
00:28:34But since he's been here, it's different.
00:28:36He makes my life kind of exciting.
00:28:38I never get tired listening to the stories he tells about his trip down to Mexico.
00:28:43When he was wandering around with all those bullfighters.
00:28:46And when he shipped off to Tahiti in that old freighter and then jumped ship.
00:28:51Oh, I'm sorry.
00:28:52I suppose you've heard these stories many times, Mrs. Johnson.
00:28:55I never heard them.
00:28:56He never told me.
00:28:58He didn't?
00:28:59Well, maybe he didn't want his wife to know.
00:29:02Oh, I'm sorry if I talked out of turn.
00:29:04Of course you haven't.
00:29:06Shouldn't the mail be here?
00:29:07Why, yes, yes, I should.
00:29:09Why?
00:29:09Frank sent me a letter in care of you.
00:29:11Oh, he did?
00:29:12I don't know what Mr. Anderson is going to say.
00:29:15When he finds out Frank isn't coming in today.
00:29:18You know, he's got a terrible disposition.
00:29:20He doesn't exercise enough.
00:29:22Of course, I don't either.
00:29:23But then, well, I'm going to protect Frank.
00:29:26He saved my job once.
00:29:27You know, Mr. Anderson was going to fire me.
00:29:29But Frank said, if Mr. Mabus goes, you can pay me off too.
00:29:33Oh, they had a terrible argument.
00:29:34They even took it upstairs to Mr. Winston.
00:29:38Well, we're still here.
00:29:39Frank was too valuable.
00:29:43Look, Mr. Mabus, don't tell anyone about that letter that's coming.
00:29:47Oh, no, no, no.
00:29:48You can trust me.
00:29:49Not even the police.
00:29:51The police?
00:29:52Are they coming here?
00:29:53They're very apt to.
00:29:54But just don't mention the letter or anything about my being here at all, huh?
00:29:58Well, I don't know how good I am at deceiving people, but if it's for Frank, I'll try.
00:30:02Hey, Mabus, you'd better get the lead out and get upstairs.
00:30:05Anderson's blowing his top.
00:30:07Okay, I'll be right up.
00:30:08Is the mail in yet?
00:30:09How should I know?
00:30:11Nice people.
00:30:13Sometimes I think it'd be better for Frank if he got himself fired.
00:30:16Well, he doesn't belong around here.
00:30:18Look at all the time he puts in these mannequins.
00:30:22See, I just noticed something.
00:30:24This looks like you.
00:30:25Very flattering.
00:30:26Is that the way he sees me?
00:30:28Well, it may be a little severe, but it shows he was thinking about you anyway.
00:30:32Yes, and what he was thinking.
00:30:33Mail!
00:30:35You've only got two today, Mr. Mabus.
00:30:38Wasn't Frank here?
00:30:39No, no, he's late.
00:30:40Was there a letter for him?
00:30:41No, I just had a new song I wanted him to hear.
00:30:44Frank's the only one who listens to me sing.
00:30:46Oh, brother, have I got a crush on that man.
00:30:51No letter.
00:30:52Oh, but there's got to be one.
00:30:53Well, maybe it'll be here on the afternoon mail at 3 o'clock.
00:30:56If one comes, hold it for a moment.
00:30:58Then let's just keep it our secret, shall we?
00:31:08Good morning, Mr. Johnson.
00:31:10He didn't show up for work this morning, did he?
00:31:12Where's your new pal, Leggett?
00:31:13I haven't the biggest idea.
00:31:14I wouldn't get too cozy with that guy if I were you.
00:31:18He'd crucify his grandmother for a story.
00:31:20I haven't found him as objectionable as you are.
00:31:22What right have you prying into my personal life, having me followed as if I were a criminal?
00:31:26I'm sick of it.
00:31:27I'm sick of you, and I want it stopped.
00:31:28Mrs. Johnson, didn't your husband ever beat you?
00:31:31Are you going to have these men stop following me?
00:31:33The man who killed Joe Gordon isn't stupid.
00:31:35If I'm smart enough to use you as a bird dog to lead us to your husband, so is he.
00:31:39You may be very happy to have a cop around before this thing is over.
00:31:43That I doubt.
00:31:45Stick with it.
00:31:46How could I lose a redhead like that?
00:32:25Oh, don't be so grumpy this morning.
00:32:27All I'm trying to do is help you.
00:32:29Do you know that you've got a little shadow?
00:32:32Huh?
00:32:33There she is.
00:32:34Well, it's a nice morning for a ride.
00:32:37Oh, well, by the way, here's your letter.
00:32:40Well, I was...
00:32:41Surprise, don't be.
00:32:42$10 and an underpaid store clerk can get you anything.
00:32:45Don't you worry about it.
00:32:46I'll put it on my expense account.
00:32:47How did you know about it?
00:32:48The menu.
00:32:49You shouldn't have left it.
00:32:50It was very careless.
00:32:51I have inquisitive eyes.
00:32:52Do you always open other people's mail?
00:32:55Mm-hmm.
00:32:55Every chance I guess.
00:32:57Say, did you get a load of the female impersonator they've got following you?
00:33:00No.
00:33:02Well, let's duck here and get down to business.
00:33:04Hey, Mac, turn left on the next street and then right up the alley.
00:33:07Okay.
00:33:22Mean anything to you?
00:33:23Oh, a lot of things.
00:33:25Something to go on?
00:33:26I'm not sure.
00:33:27What does he mean in there about the doctor and the ampute?
00:33:30It's medicine he needs.
00:33:31He has a bad heart.
00:33:32How bad?
00:33:33Bad enough.
00:33:34I just found out.
00:33:35He's got to have these pills and he can't get them anywhere.
00:33:38The police have seen to that.
00:33:39Oh, squeeze play.
00:33:41But Paris is smart.
00:33:43Will he die?
00:33:45I don't know.
00:33:46I spoke to his doctor.
00:33:47It isn't serious, only under certain conditions.
00:33:52Yeah, explain.
00:33:53The police will probably read this note, so I can't tell you where I'll be.
00:33:57But if you think back, you'll know where to find me.
00:34:00What am I, a mind reader?
00:34:02Well, it gives you a clue in this next line.
00:34:05I'll be out in the open under the sun in a place like the one where I first lost you.
00:34:09There is no first in things like these.
00:34:11This is kind of obscure.
00:34:13Does he always talk to you like this?
00:34:14No, it's our first murder.
00:34:17You know, Mrs. J., your husband's a pretty clever guy at that.
00:34:20No, you don't think so, but he is.
00:34:22He's testing you.
00:34:23He's asking you to admit that your marriage is a failure and that it's your fault.
00:34:27He's saying that he understands you, but that you don't understand him.
00:34:30Now, listen, Mr. Leggett of the graphic.
00:34:32I've had just about enough of the all-wise male.
00:34:36In the past ten hours, I've met three men.
00:34:38Three men who all put together haven't known Frank for one fraction of the length of time I have.
00:34:43Yet they all know him better than I do.
00:34:46Well, along the way, I found out a few things myself.
00:34:48I found out how Frank Johnson really feels about me.
00:34:51That at the first chance, his first excuse, he took off, ran.
00:34:55That he didn't even think enough of me to confide in me that he was ill.
00:34:58Then at the store, in the faces of those mannequins, I saw what he really sees in me.
00:35:03All right, it's okay if that's the way he feels about it,
00:35:06but if he wants his ampules, he'll have to come out of hiding and get them.
00:35:11What did you have for breakfast? Cigarette and coffee?
00:35:14Cigarette.
00:35:15I thought so.
00:35:16Take us over to Lancey's on Powell.
00:35:18Lancey's?
00:35:18Okay.
00:35:19This place has the best waffles in town.
00:35:21Butter in every little square.
00:35:23View is always better on a full tummy.
00:35:27How about another one?
00:35:28Oh, no, thanks.
00:35:30Now that I've got you softened up, Mrs. J., there's something that I have to tell you.
00:35:34You have to find your husband.
00:35:36No, not for the money, I promise.
00:35:38You are my story, but for yourself.
00:35:40He's challenged you.
00:35:41You've got to accept it or admit he's right.
00:35:43I really would like to find him.
00:35:45If only I could decipher the riddle in this letter.
00:35:47Together we can do it.
00:35:49That letter's like drawing a graph.
00:35:51One line is to Tracy's movements from last night.
00:35:53The other leads back into the past.
00:35:55But you have to remember, where they cross, that's where your husband is.
00:35:59You need a manicure.
00:36:02So I do.
00:36:03You know, this is the first time in my life I ever insisted on helping a woman find her husband.
00:36:07That I believe.
00:36:08By the way, what do people call you besides legged at the graphic?
00:36:13Oh.
00:36:14Oh, people that like me call me Danny Boy.
00:36:20Okay, Danny Boy.
00:36:25Fisherman's War.
00:36:26Frank used to come here a lot.
00:36:28I remember once he did a watercolor of a boat.
00:36:31A fisherman admired it, so Frank just gave it to him.
00:36:35Not to be outdone, the fisherman gave Frank a big swordfish.
00:36:39I made a remark about the joys of living for the Bartha system, and we had a bitter quarrel.
00:36:43But it certainly wasn't the first one.
00:36:46Do you think Frank was referring to a quarrel when he said, where I first lost you?
00:36:49What else?
00:36:51Another one started up here on Telegraph Hill.
00:36:54Frank did a canvas at the harbor from here that I thought was wonderful.
00:36:58When I told him so, he insinuated that my taste in art ran to calendars.
00:37:01I said my taste was my own, and I wanted the painting, so he gave it to me.
00:37:06But he signed it, Eleanor's husband.
00:37:09Without telling him, I entered it in the contest they were having here at the art gallery.
00:37:14The oil by Eleanor's husband won first prize.
00:37:17$500.
00:37:19But do you think Frank was pleased when he found out?
00:37:22Oh, no.
00:37:23He refused the money and withdrew the painting.
00:37:26Said he wasn't ready yet.
00:37:27Sounds pretty stubborn.
00:37:29Stupidly stubborn.
00:37:30I wonder if he ever really wanted to be successful.
00:37:34Soon after that, he took the job at Hart and Winston's.
00:37:37You know, the only thing we know for sure is that Frank was at the Oriental Gardens last night.
00:37:41Now we're in the neighborhood.
00:37:42Let's drop in.
00:37:43Yeah, he sat around the missing room until we came down to do the one o'clock show.
00:37:46Then he said he was going to make a phone call.
00:37:48Then Frank wrote the letter.
00:37:49He said to get in touch with you, that he was going to send the letter to a store, care
00:37:52of Mr. Mavis.
00:37:54Haven't I seen you someplace before?
00:37:56Shouldn't be surprised.
00:37:57I've been there.
00:37:57But didn't he say what he was going to do or where he might go?
00:38:00I didn't want to pump him.
00:38:01Say, why don't you try Sullivan?
00:38:03Who's Sullivan?
00:38:03He's a grand mick.
00:38:04Runs a bar across the street.
00:38:06Come on, I'll show you.
00:38:06You can go down the back stairs.
00:38:08Now I know where I've seen you before.
00:38:10Last night.
00:38:11Sure, I was in with Mrs. Johnson.
00:38:13No, I mean the picture that Frank drew.
00:38:15Picture?
00:38:17What picture?
00:38:18Of me?
00:38:19Well, it looks something like you.
00:38:20You know how Frank's always drawing pictures.
00:38:23Did he say who this man was?
00:38:25No, no, he didn't.
00:38:26I wonder if I should have told the cops about it.
00:38:28Oh, well, they'll be back.
00:38:29The man that was in said so.
00:38:31Susie, quit gagging.
00:38:33Do you still have the picture?
00:38:35Maybe I could run it in the paper.
00:38:36Yeah, it's upstairs in my dressing room.
00:38:38I better keep it, though.
00:38:39Hey, Leggett.
00:38:40Are you sure you want to help find Frank?
00:38:43Say, don't forget that plug in the paper about us.
00:38:46We can sure use it.
00:38:49Okay, take it from the top.
00:38:51I've got to see our agent.
00:39:11I've heard about this place for years.
00:39:13Never been here before.
00:39:22What do you have, folks?
00:39:23You hungry?
00:39:24Specialty today, corned beef and cabbage.
00:39:26All right, for you.
00:39:27No food.
00:39:28Genova rocks for the lady, you know, old-fashioned for me.
00:39:30I think I'll call a paper and see if anything's broken.
00:39:32You can get more out of him alone anyway.
00:39:35Say, why don't you wear a hat?
00:39:37I look funny in hats.
00:39:39You know, you're right.
00:39:42What is it?
00:39:47No, I didn't drop a nookle.
00:40:07Yes, Mrs. Johnson.
00:40:08Frank was in here last night, just before closing time.
00:40:11Did he say where he was going?
00:40:12No, he didn't.
00:40:13Just borrowed ten bucks is all.
00:40:14Well, maybe I should tell you, there was a couple of fellas in here this morning asking
00:40:18about Frank, fellas that you couldn't very well say, mind your own business to.
00:40:22Is he in some sort of trouble, Mrs. Johnson?
00:40:25Some.
00:40:25He didn't come home last night.
00:40:27They're all alike.
00:40:28I've been looking for mine for three years.
00:40:32I'm glad I finally met you, Mom.
00:40:34I often wondered what kind of a woman Frank was married to.
00:40:37Not that I imagined he was too easy to live with, being so quiet and moody and strange
00:40:41at times.
00:40:42For instance, now look at this picture.
00:40:44Look at the date he put on it.
00:40:46Frank painted this for me about six months ago.
00:40:48It was on St. Patrick's Day.
00:40:50But look at the date on it.
00:40:51March 17, 1947.
00:40:54Well, I suppose it's an artist's privilege.
00:40:56March 17th is Frank's birthday.
00:40:591940, sir.
00:41:02We spent the day on the beach at Cypress Point.
00:41:05Then we suddenly decided we had to see the sunset from the top of the mark.
00:41:08So we drove to San Francisco.
00:41:10We had a car then.
00:41:12We had champagne cocktails and watched the sunset over the Golden Gate.
00:41:16After all, it was Frank's birthday and St. Patrick's.
00:41:19We had a beautiful dinner at Andre's and Cafe Diablo at Amigos.
00:41:22Then we drove back to Carmel in the softest moonlight I've ever known.
00:41:26Ah, there's nothing like being young and in love.
00:41:28And daft.
00:41:29To boot.
00:41:30What?
00:41:31Daft.
00:41:32To boot.
00:41:32Well, I guess people are entitled to do crazy things on their birthday.
00:41:36This year we didn't.
00:41:37I went to a movie.
00:41:39Frank came down here and painted that picture.
00:41:42Now I know what Frank meant when he said someone should have been in that picture with him.
00:42:07I have a notion if your husband could have seen your face when you were telling him about that birthday
00:42:10party in 1947,
00:42:12he'd have painted you right smack in the middle of that picture with his arms around you.
00:42:16Ah, sorry, Ursula.
00:42:17Oh, Mr. Leggett of the graphic, Mr. Sullivan.
00:42:19He's helping me look for Frank.
00:42:21Hi.
00:42:22Freshen up a little, will you?
00:42:23Now hold the garbage.
00:42:25You?
00:42:25No, I'm fine.
00:42:27Get something?
00:42:28Something I hadn't counted on.
00:42:30What?
00:42:31Frank still loves me.
00:42:33It's a big help.
00:42:34I think so.
00:42:35If it'll help any.
00:42:36Frank asked me how early the Army and Navy stores opened the windows down on the Embarcadero.
00:42:41Oh, he's getting smart.
00:42:42He's changed his clothes.
00:42:43What do you say we cover it?
00:42:45Oh, I, uh, I'm sorry I was so rude a moment ago, but it's always discouraging to hear a wife
00:42:50say that her husband loves her.
00:42:52What do you write?
00:42:52Comic strips?
00:42:53Never more serious in my life.
00:42:56What's the damages?
00:42:57Oh, it's on the house.
00:42:58I hope you find him, Mr. Johnson.
00:42:59Thanks.
00:43:01It's no use looking, honey.
00:43:04Once they're gone, they're gone.
00:43:25How did it happen?
00:43:26I was walking along and she almost hit me.
00:43:29She must have fell from the Oriental Roof Garden up there.
00:43:33Who is she?
00:43:35She's one of the dancers from the show.
00:43:41Maybe a drink, Sammy?
00:43:43It helps sometimes.
00:43:45No, thanks.
00:43:47Hi, Sammy.
00:43:47Let him alone, can't you?
00:43:49I just heard about it.
00:43:50I'm sorry.
00:43:52I can't understand it, Inspector.
00:43:54Susie was happy.
00:43:56We were doing great.
00:43:57There was no reason for it.
00:43:58Sometimes we don't know what makes people tick, even the ones closest to us.
00:44:03I just can't believe she killed herself.
00:44:05Well, maybe she didn't.
00:44:07Inspector, how else?
00:44:08Well, it could have been robbery.
00:44:10She might have surprised somebody in the dressing room.
00:44:12Did you check her stuff, see if anything was missing?
00:44:14No.
00:44:15Well, do it now.
00:44:23We've been through almost all of these places, and we still haven't found a lead on Frank.
00:44:54But then they were part to find a starship, and I live in one booking.
00:44:58Mind if I look at this coat?
00:44:59That's a man's coat.
00:45:01Mind if I look at it?
00:45:02Three dollars.
00:45:04That's Frank's coat.
00:45:05Where did you get it?
00:45:06None of your business.
00:45:07But that's my husband's coat.
00:45:08No, it ain't. It's mine.
00:45:10The fella came in here and traded that coat and four dollars for a pea jacket and a cap.
00:45:13When?
00:45:14When I opened up this morning.
00:45:15Where'd he go?
00:45:16How do I know? I just sell stuff. I don't watch people.
00:45:18Shut the door as you go out.
00:45:27Come now.
00:45:56Let's try and grind it in.
00:46:00Look.
00:46:06Well, wouldn't you know, there he is, just like nothing had happened.
00:46:10Oh.
00:46:19Frank.
00:46:21I beg pardon?
00:46:23Oh, I'm sorry.
00:46:37I never knew there were so many land-going sailors in the world.
00:46:40All of them wearing pea jackets and seamen caps.
00:46:47Beat, huh?
00:46:48Mm-hmm.
00:46:50I might as well admit it.
00:46:52I can't remember.
00:46:53No, thanks.
00:46:54There's not much sun left to find him under.
00:46:58If you think back, he said in his letter, you'll know where to find me.
00:47:07Danny, maybe if I'm alone, I can figure this out.
00:47:10I've got to go home anyway and feed the dog.
00:47:12He's been locked up all day.
00:47:13Oh, sure, sure.
00:47:15I could meet you later someplace.
00:47:17How about picking me up at the corner of Montgomery and Union Streets when you're ready?
00:47:20It's not much out of your way.
00:47:21All right.
00:47:22I'll meet you there in an hour.
00:47:27Uh-oh.
00:47:29Looks like your shadow's finally caught up with you.
00:47:43Are you as tired as I am?
00:47:45I beg your pardon.
00:47:47Come on.
00:47:47There's no need for spending two cab fares.
00:47:49We might as well go together.
00:47:50But, well...
00:47:51Oh, come on.
00:47:51At least we'll have someone to talk to.
00:47:53Uh-oh.
00:48:11As a taxpayer, I thank you.
00:48:26Hello, Rembrandt.
00:48:28I'll be with you in a minute.
00:48:29Hi.
00:48:32What, you again?
00:48:33Who let you in?
00:48:34Landlord.
00:48:35Do you mind?
00:48:36Oh, no.
00:48:37Make yourself at home.
00:48:38I love having cops move in on me.
00:48:40Where's the letter?
00:48:40Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.
00:48:42I mean the letter your pal picked up at Hart and Winston's this morning.
00:48:45I want it.
00:48:46He's all knows all, except where Frank is and who the killer is.
00:48:50Why don't you go back to jail or wherever it is you live and leave me alone?
00:48:53Oh, no.
00:48:54The merry-go-round's over.
00:48:55This case is going cold on me, and you're the only live thing in it.
00:48:58So from now on, I'm sticking with you.
00:49:00That's just peachy.
00:49:03Oh, I'm bushed.
00:49:04You ought to be.
00:49:05You covered a lot of territory today.
00:49:07My men are bush, too.
00:49:08You should be more considerate.
00:49:11Can you make anything out of this letter?
00:49:13It's pretty cryptic.
00:49:14Not yet, but I'm working on it.
00:49:16It sounds like a guy in love.
00:49:19You think so?
00:49:20Yeah.
00:49:22I'll be out in the open, under the sun, in a place like the one where I first lost you.
00:49:28That kind of lays it right in your lap.
00:49:31Doesn't it mean anything to you?
00:49:32I wish it did.
00:49:34I'm glad you're not bringing me my medicine.
00:49:36Oh, don't worry.
00:49:37I'll find him.
00:49:38And I'll be right there with you when you do.
00:49:41Where you go, I go.
00:49:47Would you insist upon going with me if I walk the dog?
00:49:50I walk him.
00:49:51Anyway, there's a man out front, one in back and one on the roof.
00:49:54Fine.
00:49:55I'm staying right here, then.
00:49:56So am I.
00:49:57We'll just wait till your husband comes to you, or you can't stand the strain any longer,
00:50:01and go to him.
00:50:02Look, Mr. Ferris, maybe you were right in some of the things you said.
00:50:07Today, I discovered a lot about Frank I never knew before.
00:50:09In one day, what you couldn't find out in four years?
00:50:13I guess I was the one that was mixed up.
00:50:15A lot of it's my fault, anyway.
00:50:17I haven't been much of a wife.
00:50:19Well, that's quite an admission from you, Mrs. Johnson.
00:50:23Please, you've got to give me a chance to see Frank alone and give him his medicine.
00:50:27Then, if he wants to come in and testify, that's up to him.
00:50:29But it's got to be his choice.
00:50:32I won't try to influence him one way or the other.
00:50:33Whatever he does, he's all right with me.
00:50:35But you've got to let me see him alone first.
00:50:37I believe you, and I'd like to help you, but I'm a cop.
00:50:41If Frank keeps on running, I'll have no witness to say nothing of a job.
00:50:49He's hungry.
00:50:51Couldn't you have fed him, too?
00:50:52I couldn't figure out how to work the can opener.
00:50:54Can I use your phone?
00:51:03Hello, Ferris.
00:51:04Anything come in?
00:51:06Keep it going.
00:51:07We get results.
00:51:08I think we're getting warm.
00:51:10Sure there?
00:51:12Put him on.
00:51:29All right.
00:51:41Let's go.
00:51:43Let's go.
00:52:11I'm sorry, Membran.
00:52:13Rembrandt, it's the only thing I can think of.
00:52:26Mr. Ferris.
00:52:27Yeah?
00:52:30I'm worried about Rembrandt.
00:52:31He was so hungry and now he won't touch his spoon.
00:52:34That's funny.
00:52:37And his nose is so hot.
00:52:39Maybe I'd better take him to the bed.
00:52:41I'll take him. I like dogs.
00:52:43Oh, thank you.
00:52:44Get your shoes.
00:52:49His temperature is normal.
00:52:50In fact, he seems to be in perfect health.
00:52:52But I'm worried about him, Doctor. He won't eat.
00:52:54Maybe he isn't hungry.
00:52:55Perhaps he should stay here for a few days for observation.
00:52:58May I take a look at your exercise yard?
00:53:00Oh, yes. Right out that door, across the hall.
00:53:03And Doctor, see if you can't coax him to eat something.
00:53:11Doctor, I wish you'd look at Emelon.
00:53:13I'm not the doctor. I'm here for treatment myself.
00:53:17I beg your pardon?
00:53:18Oh, your wife thinks you ought to leave the dog for observation.
00:53:20That woman's not my wife.
00:53:30Silly.
00:53:35Fiery was there when I arrived. He knew about Frank's letter.
00:53:38That doesn't surprise me, anyway. Check that.
00:53:40Danny, I've been thinking. Why did Frank send it to Hart & Winsliets?
00:53:44Why, you didn't want to intercept it.
00:53:45Why not leave it with Sammy Chung, then?
00:53:47Or give it to anybody he knew who'd bring it to me.
00:53:49Why Mabus at the store?
00:53:51You mean you think there's a reason, something you missed?
00:53:53Yes, something I didn't see, something I overlooked.
00:53:57Driver, take us to Hart and Winston.
00:53:59Okay.
00:54:13Weary, bitter, cynical.
00:54:21Fresh, eager, and hopeful.
00:54:24The two Eleonors.
00:54:27Now I remember.
00:54:29One day on the beach at Carmel, just after we were married,
00:54:31Frank made a mermaid out of sand.
00:54:33It was supposed to be me.
00:54:34And a big wave came up and washed it away.
00:54:36And he said, well, I've lost you.
00:54:38And I said, you'll never lose me, Frank, I won't let you.
00:54:40That's what he meant in the letter.
00:54:41It wasn't a quarrel.
00:54:42This means something to you?
00:54:44You know where he is?
00:54:44I'll take you there.
00:54:45Inspector Ferris wants to see you.
00:54:47Why?
00:54:47Look, he wants to see you.
00:54:49Where?
00:54:50Later.
00:55:00Mr.
00:55:01Madam.
00:55:07Mr.
00:55:09Roger.
00:55:13Mr.
00:55:20Mr.
00:55:22B,
00:55:22Mr.
00:55:23Mr.
00:55:23Mr.
00:55:23Mr.
00:55:25Junior
00:55:26I'm sorry to have to ask you to do this, Mrs. Johnson.
00:55:29This man was found in an alley behind the gin mill on the Embarcadero.
00:55:33He's been brutally beaten to death.
00:55:36He wasn't wearing a trench coat, but he was wearing a seaman's cap and jacket.
00:55:41From what I remember of your husband, it could be him.
00:55:44I'm not sure.
00:55:46So I'll have to ask you to make positive identification.
00:56:20Let her alone.
00:56:22There goes the Freeman case.
00:56:25Two witnesses.
00:56:26Two dead men.
00:56:29That's the way it goes sometimes.
00:56:37Hell, if anything that I could say would just be words.
00:56:45Danny, that wasn't Frank.
00:56:49For a quick moment, I thought it was, and I felt things I didn't know I could feel.
00:56:53What was I holding out for?
00:56:55Why didn't I learn to understand you?
00:56:58Why don't we give freely of ourselves when we can?
00:57:02If only I had another chance, I thought.
00:57:05Then I thought it wasn't Frank, and I fainted.
00:57:08Congratulations on your performance.
00:57:11But it wasn't an act. I really did faint.
00:57:15Where is he?
00:57:17Where is he?
00:57:18At the amusement park, at the beach.
00:57:33You were there when it happened.
00:57:35Why can't you talk?
00:57:38That Johnson dame's a smart cookie.
00:57:40Yeah.
00:57:41I wonder where she got the idea of passing that stiff off as her husband.
00:57:44Somebody hadn't.
00:57:46Pass him off?
00:57:46Sure.
00:57:47The guy she identified was the second mate off a tanker.
00:57:50Just been paid off.
00:57:51Somebody rolled him for his dough.
00:57:52Why wasn't I told?
00:57:53The fingerprint report just came.
00:57:56Pick me for a knucklehead.
00:57:58Get down to the taxi stand.
00:57:59Check and find out where they took her.
00:58:18Hey, Max.
00:58:19Watch my cat.
00:58:20We didn't want to get a hamburger.
00:58:21Okay, bud.
00:58:38Put this on right away.
00:58:42All units in the Bay Area, be on the lookout for one yellow cab, number 323.
00:58:46License number in the 7 column, 49 Frank 762.
00:58:50Left hall of justice, approximately 6.30 p.m. this day.
00:59:02Right down there, beyond that railing at the Tanscott.
00:59:09He's been waiting for me all day, thinking I wouldn't remember.
00:59:13I almost didn't.
00:59:14I know.
00:59:15What is it?
00:59:17I couldn't talk to him there.
00:59:18There's too many people around.
00:59:20I couldn't get the kind of story I want.
00:59:21I know where I can meet him, but nobody will bother.
00:59:29Oh, look at the sand sculpture.
00:59:32I had an uncle that used to make statues.
00:59:34Only he made them out of ice.
00:59:36Small donations for the artist will be appreciated.
00:59:39Here you are.
01:00:08Here you are.
01:00:15Here you are.
01:00:19This thing's beginning to boil.
01:00:21We'll be right down.
01:00:23We're going to the beach.
01:00:24Come on, Rembrandt.
01:00:26What my eyes miss, your nose will smell.
01:00:29Come on.
01:00:58I don't like this place.
01:01:01It's a good spot.
01:01:02I used to come here with a girl when I was a kid.
01:01:05It's more frightening than romantic.
01:01:07That's the way love is when you're young.
01:01:10Life is when you're older.
01:01:12I'll tell Frank where you are.
01:01:16You sure you want to start over again with your husband?
01:01:19I'm sure I want to try.
01:01:20I'm not sure what he wants.
01:01:21I suppose he doesn't want to.
01:01:23Then I'll let him go.
01:01:24He'll never know how I feel about him.
01:01:28You think people can turn back and you're going to try.
01:01:31I know better.
01:01:33You're too cynical.
01:01:34It's your profession.
01:01:35It's too late now to change my profession.
01:01:39Okay.
01:01:41Go ahead, send him here.
01:01:42I'll bring him.
01:01:43No.
01:01:45What's the matter with you?
01:01:46Don't you still want the story?
01:01:49I guess I...
01:01:50I've got to have the story, but...
01:01:52my way.
01:01:54You send him back.
01:01:55I want to see him alone first.
01:01:57If you want the money, I'll talk to him alone.
01:01:59All right.
01:02:00If that's the way you want it, I'll send him.
01:02:27All right.
01:02:32You tell us get over there and cover the pier side.
01:02:33Yes, right, sir.
01:02:34You get up there.
01:02:35Make like a gate.
01:02:36If Johnson tries to come through, arrest him.
01:02:37Watch out.
01:02:38We're bailing to curb his dog in a public park.
01:02:40I'm coming in from the other end of the pier.
01:02:48Hey.
01:02:50How are we doing?
01:02:52771.
01:02:52Huh?
01:02:54That's better than I do on some Sundays.
01:02:56Thanks for taking care of things.
01:02:58It's the first day I've had off in years.
01:03:00You know what I've been doing all day?
01:03:02Riding back and forth.
01:03:03Back and forth.
01:03:04Been here in Sausalito.
01:03:05On my old ferry boat.
01:03:06Look.
01:03:07I can't stick around here anymore.
01:03:08I've got to get out of here.
01:03:10Hey, Cap.
01:03:11I hate to ask you, but...
01:03:12The dude...
01:03:15Won't take you very far.
01:03:17Here's the keys to my car.
01:03:19And the ticket.
01:03:21Find it over in the parkway.
01:03:22The tank's full.
01:03:23Thanks, Cap.
01:03:24I'll get it back here.
01:03:25You better.
01:03:54Frank.
01:03:57Hey, pardon lady.
01:03:58Where's Frank?
01:03:59What happened to him?
01:04:00Who?
01:04:01Frank Johnson.
01:04:03Never heard of him.
01:04:06Oh, no.
01:04:06No.
01:04:20Sorry, Mrs. Johnson, but I had to be careful.
01:04:23Frank waited all day and said he couldn't wait any longer.
01:04:25So I loaned him my car about five minutes ago.
01:04:27Where'd you go?
01:04:28Over at the parking lot at the other end of the midway.
01:04:39I lost a bet with myself.
01:04:41Did you want to win?
01:04:46As ordered, delivered.
01:04:48Late as usual.
01:04:50But delivered.
01:04:54Let's get out of the light.
01:04:58Keep an eye out for us, will you, Cap?
01:05:10Why didn't you tell me about your heart?
01:05:13Oh, you know, doctors.
01:05:14They make a big deal of everything.
01:05:17Guess it was a silly thing to do, writing that corny note.
01:05:20It sounded like you'd had a couple of drinks.
01:05:23I had.
01:05:24By the time I finished the drinks and the letter,
01:05:26I was a pretty sad character.
01:05:29Well, I can't hide out here forever.
01:05:32Would you want to?
01:05:34Well, get a job in another town.
01:05:35No, no, no.
01:05:36Pretty fair window trimmer.
01:05:37A pretty good artist, too.
01:05:39We've got to pull out of this.
01:05:43We?
01:05:44Yes.
01:05:45If this excitement hasn't killed you, I'm sure I can't.
01:05:48We'll get out of town where you'll be safe.
01:05:50Can't go very far.
01:05:52I've got $7.71.
01:05:54Borrowed that from the captain.
01:05:55There's a fellow named Leggett, a reporter from the graphic.
01:05:58He helped me find you.
01:05:59He's promised to give you $1,000 for an exclusive.
01:06:02That's a lot of money for the little I can tell you.
01:06:03Well, his paper must think it's worth it,
01:06:05so buy look a gift horse Lamont.
01:06:07But where is he?
01:06:08Over for the roller coaster.
01:06:09Come on, I'll show you.
01:06:10Hey, you.
01:06:11Turn around.
01:06:12You know an artist named Frank Johnson?
01:06:14Who?
01:06:14Frank Johnson.
01:06:16An artist.
01:06:17Did a sketch of you.
01:06:19I saw it.
01:06:20Could be, but I don't remember.
01:06:22Oh, gee, I just work here.
01:06:24Used to be a ferryboat captain, though.
01:06:28No.
01:06:44Now, where are we?
01:06:45Over there, under the roller coaster.
01:06:47Go all the way at the end of the walk and duck in under the scaffold.
01:06:49Okay.
01:06:50Here's the ticket.
01:06:51The key's for the captain's car.
01:06:52It's parked down at that end of the mountain.
01:06:53Yes, I know.
01:06:54Well, I'll meet you there.
01:06:55No.
01:06:55I'd better bring it here.
01:06:57You've got to stay out of sight.
01:06:58I can't let anything happen to you now.
01:07:05Nothing can happen to me now.
01:07:07Remember that man shot, Ansel?
01:07:10How did you know that wasn't in the pavement?
01:07:13Ferris told me.
01:07:14Nobody else knows him.
01:07:16Nobody.
01:07:16The guy that fired the shots.
01:07:27You'd better go now.
01:07:29I'll be back as soon as I can.
01:07:36Hey, Mark.
01:07:37The prowl car out at the end has just got word for you to call in.
01:07:40Johnson hasn't passed me yet.
01:07:56Oh, I haven't got time to talk to him now.
01:07:58That's McDonald and Murray's case.
01:07:59But he says he has some information you wanted.
01:08:01Hold on.
01:08:04Hello, Inspector.
01:08:05Remember you asked me to check all of Susie's things to see if anything was missing?
01:08:08Sammy, I'm busy.
01:08:10I'll see you tomorrow.
01:08:11I just wanted to tell you that nothing was missing.
01:08:13Except that sketch that Frank drew on the back of a menu.
01:08:16Sketch of who?
01:08:17I don't know.
01:08:18But Susie said it looked like that newspaper man that was in the club this afternoon with Mrs. Johnson.
01:08:22That good notice he was going to give us won't do Susie any good now.
01:08:34What happened?
01:08:34Where's Frank?
01:08:35He's on his way to meet you.
01:08:36But Paris is here with the dog.
01:08:37Paris.
01:08:39But that stiff in the morgue was a plant.
01:08:41He's a pretty sharp fellow.
01:08:43Let's get off to Midway.
01:08:59Come on, now.
01:09:00Never look for us in here.
01:09:01But these things make me sick.
01:09:04Stay in your seats, folks.
01:09:05The second ride is half flat.
01:09:07I'll never ride this thing again.
01:09:10Ride up, lady.
01:09:20All right, Eddie.
01:09:21Take it away.
01:09:22Don't stand up in your seats, folks.
01:09:24This is the greatest thrill of your lifetime.
01:09:37He's right.
01:09:38It only takes a couple of minutes.
01:09:40Besides, when we get to the top, we can see if Frank's there.
01:09:42Oh, he must be there by now.
01:09:49I don't see him.
01:10:08Where is he?
01:10:09I don't know.
01:10:42Hey, buddy.
01:10:42Where do you think you're going?
01:10:53There is no way, sir.
01:11:02Don't worry.
01:11:06There is no way of doing a monster.
01:11:07There is no way, sir.
01:11:08There is no way.
01:11:08You're not seeing a monster.
01:11:09There is no way.
01:11:10Hey, guy.
01:11:12There is no way.
01:11:13There is no way, sir.
01:11:16He can't take care of that."
01:11:21Let's get started.
01:11:22The second ride is only half mad.
01:11:28You stay on for another ride.
01:11:30I'll go see what's happened to Frank.
01:11:31I want to go with you.
01:11:32No, with Ferris outside, together we'd be too conspicuous.
01:11:35But Danny...
01:11:35Ferris traced you here.
01:11:36If he found you, someone else could follow you too.
01:11:39Second ride, half mad.
01:11:41The lady will go again.
01:11:42Okay, Eddie, take it away.
01:11:45Forget it.
01:11:46Someone shot at him last time.
01:11:47If they tried to kill him once, they'll do it again.
01:11:57Nobody knows that except your husband, the killer, and now you.
01:12:00Nobody knows that except your husband, the killer, and now you.
01:12:02Nobody knows that except your husband, the killer, and now you.
01:12:04Nobody knows that except your husband, the killer, and now you.
01:12:06Beep!
01:12:09Beep!
01:12:10Beep!
01:12:11Beep!
01:12:11Beep!
01:12:13Beep!
01:12:13Beep!
01:12:14Beep!
01:12:14Beep!
01:12:16Beep!
01:12:19Beep!
01:12:21Beep!
01:12:22Wait, wait, wait..
01:12:28Wait change, wait, wait!
01:12:38Wait, wait!
01:13:18Frank.
01:13:19Frank Johnson.
01:13:20Yes.
01:13:21Frank!
01:13:22Is that you, Mr. Leggett?
01:13:23Be careful, there's a loose plank over here.
01:13:27I know.
01:13:37Why don't you get it over with?
01:13:48I don't have to, Frank.
01:13:52You've got a bad heart.
01:13:56You can't stand tension.
01:14:01You're gonna kill yourself.
01:14:48The second ride is half-half, folks.
01:14:50Take advantage of the second ride.
01:14:52It's only half fast.
01:15:03Watch your hurry, Mrs. Johnson.
01:15:46I had to do it, Mrs. Johnson.
01:15:49That's like it down there.
01:15:50Your husband's safe.
01:15:52Where's Frank?
01:15:53Out there, on the midway.
01:16:27Out there, on the midway.
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