๐๐ฎ He speaks to the deadโฆ or does he?
Uncover secrets, sรฉances, and shadows in The Amazing Mr. X (1948), a stylish blend of film noir, supernatural mystery, and psychological suspense.
๐ Christine Faber, mourning her husbandโs death, hears his voice calling to her from the sea. Enter Alexis, a mysterious spiritualist who claims to contact the dead. But is he a gifted medium or a master manipulator? As the truth unravels, deception, greed, and danger rise to the surface โ and nothing is what it seems.
๐ฌ Directed by Bernard Vorhaus with stunning cinematography by John Alton, this film is praised for its haunting atmosphere, clever twists, and beautiful use of light and shadow. Also known as The Spiritualist, this public domain gem is a must-watch for fans of noir, ghost stories, and vintage suspense thrillers.
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Uncover secrets, sรฉances, and shadows in The Amazing Mr. X (1948), a stylish blend of film noir, supernatural mystery, and psychological suspense.
๐ Christine Faber, mourning her husbandโs death, hears his voice calling to her from the sea. Enter Alexis, a mysterious spiritualist who claims to contact the dead. But is he a gifted medium or a master manipulator? As the truth unravels, deception, greed, and danger rise to the surface โ and nothing is what it seems.
๐ฌ Directed by Bernard Vorhaus with stunning cinematography by John Alton, this film is praised for its haunting atmosphere, clever twists, and beautiful use of light and shadow. Also known as The Spiritualist, this public domain gem is a must-watch for fans of noir, ghost stories, and vintage suspense thrillers.
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00:02:00Hello, Janet.
00:02:05Explain yourself.
00:02:06Explain what?
00:02:07Brooding on the balcony.
00:02:09Just isn't being done this season.
00:02:10I wasn't brooding.
00:02:12Lying to one's sisters out this season, too.
00:02:15The strangest thing happened.
00:02:16I thought I heard a man's voice out over the ocean, calling my name.
00:02:21Next time he calls, ask him if he has a friend for me.
00:02:24I'm serious.
00:02:25How can you be serious?
00:02:27It was the wind.
00:02:28Are those firbhorns?
00:02:30Perhaps.
00:02:30But it sounded like Paul.
00:02:38It's been two years now, Christine.
00:02:40I know.
00:02:41But for a moment, out over the ocean, I felt very close to him again.
00:02:48He used to love the ocean, you know, especially at night.
00:02:53He'd go racing down to the beach for a swim, no matter how late it was.
00:02:58And usually I'd be fool enough to go with him.
00:03:00If any husband of mine ever chased me into the ocean in the middle of the night, I'd shoot him.
00:03:07He did a lot of crazy things.
00:03:09Some of them bad.
00:03:12But I don't think I could ever love another man the way I love Paul.
00:03:15Chris, you've got to stop talking like this.
00:03:19You're getting morbid.
00:03:20Oh, it's not as bad as all that, brat.
00:03:24It is bad.
00:03:26Look at this dress.
00:03:28You can't wear black when you're going out on a date.
00:03:31Looks as if you were still, well...
00:03:34Good morning.
00:03:36Well, yes.
00:03:37I just happen to like black, that's all.
00:03:40I know.
00:03:41But just for tonight, it isn't exactly appropriate.
00:03:45And Chris, don't wear your wedding ring tonight either.
00:03:49Why not?
00:03:51It might make it awkward for Martin.
00:03:53Oh, is Martin going to propose again tonight?
00:03:56Well, he might.
00:03:59And he can't very well put an engagement ring on your finger if that's already there.
00:04:03By the way, what kind of a ring has Martin bought for me?
00:04:06An enormous diamond with...
00:04:08Oh, Chris, you will say yes tonight, won't you?
00:04:11I suppose I'd better.
00:04:13Otherwise, he might sue you for breach of promise.
00:04:15Oh, darling, I'm so excited.
00:04:17And I've got just the right dress all picked out for you.
00:04:21Will you wear it?
00:04:22Anything you say.
00:04:23And bring out my new ermine, will you?
00:04:25You know, Chris, I think your cloak with the sequins might look better on you tonight.
00:04:34I, uh, take it you have a date for tonight, too.
00:04:37As a matter of fact, I have.
00:04:39All right.
00:04:39I'll wear the sequins.
00:04:40You wear the urban.
00:04:41Well, if you insist.
00:04:44Thanks.
00:04:44I like your hair like that.
00:04:47But you could do with a little more lipstick.
00:04:49And, uh, you could do with a little less.
00:04:51Do you suppose it's Martin?
00:04:59You know Martin would never honk a horn at a lady.
00:05:01It's probably your young man.
00:05:03By the way, which young man is it tonight?
00:05:05It's, you know, I've forgotten.
00:05:07Have a good time and come home early.
00:05:09Well, I can't do both.
00:05:11Then you come home early.
00:05:12You come home engaged.
00:05:14Mrs. Faber's residence.
00:05:31Yes, sir.
00:05:35Mrs. Faber.
00:05:41It's Mr. Abbott, ma'am.
00:05:42Thank you, Emily.
00:05:43I'll take it here.
00:05:46Hello, Martin.
00:05:47Don't tell me you're standing me up.
00:05:49No, no.
00:05:50It's just that some idiotic client came into the office at the last minute and I...
00:05:54Well, no.
00:05:55I know it's not serious.
00:05:56But I particularly didn't want to have anything interfere with tonight.
00:06:01Well, no.
00:06:02You see, I wanted to show you that I'm not always the lawyer with his mind on cases and affidavits.
00:06:08No, I'm really the romantic type with my mind on you.
00:06:10Well, yeah, I thought it was a nice beach.
00:06:14I, uh, I dreamed it up this afternoon and fell in court.
00:06:17It doesn't matter if we're a little late, Martin.
00:06:19The first act's no good anyway.
00:06:21I'll walk over along the beach to your house.
00:06:23Then you won't have to waste the time driving over here.
00:06:25Oh, I wouldn't do that.
00:06:28But I want to walk over, Martin.
00:06:30I'll enjoy it.
00:06:32Oh, of course it's safe.
00:06:34Now stop talking like an old maid.
00:06:36Goodbye.
00:06:37There's dark down there, ma'am.
00:06:39And you, Emily, stop talking like Martin Abbott.
00:06:42Lock the patio door after me, will you?
00:06:44Good night.
00:07:09Bye.
00:08:13Christy.
00:08:20Christy.
00:08:37Christy.
00:08:39Christy.
00:08:44Christy.
00:08:51Christy.
00:08:52Christy.
00:08:54Christy.
00:09:04Christy.
00:09:06Christy.
00:09:07Christy.
00:09:13Christy.
00:09:15Christy.
00:09:20I don't blame you for being frightened.
00:09:36You made a decision tonight that angered him.
00:09:39And now you're fighting to sustain it.
00:09:41Well, you have all my hopes fighting with you, madame.
00:09:48I felt you were married.
00:09:50I saw your husband dead and you moving toward a new marriage.
00:09:55And I see I was wrong.
00:09:58Sometimes I am.
00:10:00Good night and goodbye.
00:10:08Wait.
00:10:10You weren't mistaken.
00:10:12My husband died two years ago.
00:10:14I felt I could not be wrong.
00:10:15I saw him dead and his car in flames.
00:10:20I'm sorry.
00:10:23I don't understand how you know all this.
00:10:26I suppose people do talk.
00:10:28Do you live around here?
00:10:29No, I wish I did live on the ocean.
00:10:32Here is my name of where I live.
00:10:34Alexis.
00:10:37Psychic consultant.
00:10:41Oh.
00:10:42I see you place me in the same category with fortune tellers, snake charmers and magicians.
00:10:49Oh, well.
00:10:49Many people do.
00:10:51But you must know who I am.
00:10:53How else would you know all these things?
00:10:55Perhaps because we are very much alike.
00:10:58You and I.
00:11:00Free spirits, both of us.
00:11:02Like my friend here.
00:11:04We like the night and the mist of the ocean.
00:11:07The wind whispers to us and the sand feels cool under our feet.
00:11:12We are not like, I don't know if I have his name now, like Martin.
00:11:18There is nothing wrong with Martin.
00:11:20Of course not.
00:11:21If only he would understand how little he understands.
00:11:25Well, Martin is very logical.
00:11:28Yes.
00:11:29That is why you should marry him.
00:11:32Even free spirits have to come in out of the night sometimes and put on their shoes,
00:11:36pay their bills, go to the dentist,
00:11:39and of course family dinners on Sunday.
00:11:41You really shouldn't be so irritated by his little mannerisms,
00:11:45like when he clears his throat,
00:11:48announcing that he is going to kiss you any minute,
00:11:52or when he counts off all his plans on the tips of his fingers.
00:11:56How could...
00:11:56How?
00:11:57I can't tell you how I know these things.
00:12:00But it hardly matters, does it,
00:12:03since we are not going to meet again.
00:12:04Christine?
00:12:08Chris?
00:12:09Oh, over here, Martin.
00:12:13Oh, hi.
00:12:15Hello.
00:12:21You certainly had me scared.
00:12:23What kept you so long?
00:12:23Well, I was talking to this man.
00:12:25Well, he was here.
00:12:29Could I have imagined him?
00:12:30He was fantastic enough.
00:12:34Well, let's get going.
00:12:36Oh, I've torn my dress, Martin.
00:12:38I'll have to go back to the house.
00:12:40All right.
00:12:41We'll go to your house first.
00:12:42Skip the theater.
00:12:44Directly to the Blue Angel.
00:12:45What's the matter?
00:12:49Nothing.
00:12:49It's just that it's so late,
00:12:51and I'm a little upset.
00:12:52Could we make it some other night?
00:12:55Of course.
00:12:57You sure you understand?
00:12:58When it concerns you, Christine,
00:13:00there's nothing I don't understand.
00:13:01Here, you better take this off my hands,
00:13:13or I'll have to wear it to the office tomorrow.
00:13:15Fix yourself the drink.
00:13:16I've got to change this torn dress.
00:13:17Right.
00:13:17I'll have to wear it to the office tomorrow.
00:13:47Martin, how flattering.
00:13:49I should have thought of this in the first place.
00:13:51This is much better than any nightclub.
00:13:52Yes, and just think.
00:13:54No head waiter, no smoke, no people.
00:13:56And at the end of the evening, no check.
00:13:59Oh, Martin, you think in such practical terms.
00:14:02I'm a very practical man.
00:14:04For instance, I just said that to make you pout.
00:14:07The better to do this.
00:14:13I've been trapped.
00:14:14Right.
00:14:15Now, if you'll just step over here
00:14:16to the sofa by the fire.
00:14:18Another trap?
00:14:19Definitely.
00:14:19Definitely.
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00:14:48Darling, what's the matter?
00:14:52That music.
00:14:54It's just a phonograph.
00:14:55But we don't have that record.
00:14:56Of course you do.
00:14:57It was right on top of the cabinet.
00:15:00That's strange.
00:15:01What's the matter, Chris?
00:15:04I'm sorry, but that was Paul's favorite prelude.
00:15:07I've heard him play it a hundred times right here in this room.
00:15:11Turn it off, will you?
00:15:14No, I won't.
00:15:19Look, darling, Paul's been gone too long for you to act like this.
00:15:24I know.
00:15:26Chris, I'm not saying this for my sake, but your whole life's ahead of you.
00:15:33You can't waste it probing into the past.
00:15:36If I can't make you forget Paul, we'll find someone else who can.
00:15:43You're right, Martin.
00:15:44I'm sorry I acted like a child.
00:15:46Would you get me a drink?
00:15:49Right here, ready for you.
00:15:55So you think I should go find somebody new?
00:16:02Only if it's absolutely necessary.
00:16:04But I've been so out of touch with people lately.
00:16:07Especially men.
00:16:09What do you expect me to do, bring some around?
00:16:11Well, that would be very nice of you.
00:16:13Well, you know how hard it is for me to meet new people.
00:16:19Well, if I can see, I'll just have to propose to you.
00:16:22Oh, Martin, I talked you into it.
00:16:24You sure did.
00:16:25And very fortunately for you, I just happened to have an engagement ring on me.
00:16:30Martin, it's lovely.
00:16:40Martin, it's lovely.
00:16:40Uh-huh.
00:16:42So, it's lovely.
00:16:45Um...
00:17:45Come on, Chris.
00:17:49Race you to the beach.
00:17:51That's when it's a coward.
00:18:15That's when it's a coward.
00:18:21That's when it's a coward.
00:18:23That's when it's a coward.
00:18:25That's when it's a coward.
00:18:31That's when it's a coward.
00:18:35That's when it's a coward.
00:18:40That's when it's a coward.
00:20:46Janet.
00:20:48What happened?
00:20:49I don't know.
00:20:52The music.
00:20:53Paul.
00:20:54Let me help you up.
00:20:59Look, darling, you must have had a nightmare.
00:21:02It's all right now.
00:21:03It's over, you're awake, and I'm here.
00:21:06Janet, it wasn't a dream.
00:21:08The windows blew open.
00:21:10It blew open.
00:21:11What's so unusual about a window blowing open?
00:21:13My engagement ring was gone.
00:21:15The flowers were all with it.
00:21:17Chris, look.
00:21:19Look.
00:21:20But the picture, Paul's picture.
00:21:28You see, just a bad dream.
00:21:34I was awake.
00:21:35I was awake.
00:21:37My wedding gown there in the closet.
00:21:39It came toward me.
00:21:40I swear it did.
00:21:42It's just your bathrobe.
00:21:47You probably pulled the door open like this.
00:21:50And it flung out like that.
00:21:52And my wedding dress isn't there?
00:21:56How could it be, Chris?
00:21:58It's been locked in the trunk room for years.
00:22:00It wasn't a nightmare, I tell you.
00:22:04I saw those things.
00:22:06I think it was Paul, and he doesn't want me to marry.
00:22:09You've got some feeling that it's not loyal to Paul if you marry again.
00:22:12It's on your conscience and it makes you dream.
00:22:15Why don't you talk it over with an analyst?
00:22:17He wouldn't understand.
00:22:18He'd think I was losing my mind.
00:22:20Nobody would understand.
00:22:22Except perhaps Alexis.
00:22:25Alexis?
00:22:26Just somebody I once met.
00:22:28Come on.
00:22:29Come on.
00:22:33Get to bed.
00:22:36It's after three.
00:22:37You haven't got time for any more dreams tonight.
00:22:44Janet.
00:22:47While you're up, would you...
00:22:50get me a glass of water?
00:22:59Thanks.
00:23:00Janet.
00:23:01I thought I was supposed to be the baby in the family.
00:23:04Here, give me that water.
00:23:05Move over.
00:23:06Baby.
00:23:07Night, Chris.
00:23:08Night.
00:23:09Night.
00:23:10Night.
00:23:11Night.
00:23:12Night.
00:23:13Night.
00:23:14Night.
00:23:15Night.
00:23:17Night.
00:23:18Good night.
00:25:54Well, I...
00:25:55I did want to talk to you about something.
00:25:58I know.
00:25:59He was close to you last night.
00:26:03And he's close to you now.
00:26:06But wait.
00:26:08Maybe I should repel him.
00:26:10Not bring him closer.
00:26:12Why?
00:26:14His presence is so strong.
00:26:16It might be dangerous.
00:26:19How could Paul's presence possibly be dangerous to me?
00:26:22To your plans.
00:26:24Do you want to get married and lead what is termed a normal life?
00:26:31But if Paul is trying to reach me, then I want to help him.
00:26:35Have you thought what people will think?
00:26:38What Martin will think?
00:26:40I'm not afraid to think as I choose.
00:26:45Then, Christine, if you have the courage and the will to explore, I will help you.
00:26:50Now relax.
00:26:52Let your mind be free and receptive.
00:26:55Janet, you do have a tendency to dramatize and...
00:27:06Stop treating me like a child.
00:27:08I tell you she's been going to see him for weeks and...
00:27:11Now do you believe me?
00:27:17Hmm.
00:27:22She's been reading psychic books too.
00:27:25I'm talking about Paul as if he were still alive.
00:27:28Gives me the creeps.
00:27:30Let's go.
00:27:32Now what are we going to do?
00:27:33We're going to get a detective, see what he can find out about this...
00:27:35this spook chaser.
00:27:38For 20 years I've been operating among these phony mediums as a private detective.
00:27:43And I've yet to find one concrete bit of evidence of communication with the dead.
00:27:47But my sister's absolutely convinced.
00:27:50He's told her things he couldn't know, unless they were psychic.
00:27:53He's probably gone to a lot of trouble to investigate her past.
00:27:56They're thorough and clever.
00:27:58What I can understand is Christine falling for such dribble.
00:28:03You'd be amazed at the people who do.
00:28:05No thanks.
00:28:06There's a millionaire right in this town.
00:28:08Wouldn't buy a bag of popcorn without consulting his medium.
00:28:11What's this one's name?
00:28:14Alexis.
00:28:18It's a new one on me.
00:28:20Then they change their names often enough.
00:28:23How about a description?
00:28:26There's a picture of him in this pamphlet he wrote.
00:28:29I used to be a magician.
00:28:38That's how I got into this ranking.
00:28:52I know all their tricks.
00:28:57Alexis.
00:28:57I was called to Chicago in a case once.
00:29:03A young man named Maru.
00:29:05Swindled a society lady out of a whole hat full of money.
00:29:09That's Alexis.
00:29:10He certainly used to look corny.
00:29:11If that's Alexis, we can report him to the police.
00:29:14What charge?
00:29:15He served a stretch and that's that.
00:29:18At least Christine will be through with him.
00:29:20I mean, if we can prove he's a crook.
00:29:21How can we identify him?
00:29:23Well, I could go out there and try to get his fingerprints.
00:29:25But I think the only time these fakes are really psychic
00:29:30is when there's a detective around.
00:29:33They look in their crystals and see you coming.
00:29:36Maybe we could send somebody you wouldn't know.
00:29:38Oh, no.
00:29:40I think that...
00:29:41Oh, no.
00:29:42I think that...
00:29:43But I think that...
00:29:44So, do you see...
00:29:47There is nopresence here.
00:29:48There we go.
00:30:18I don't know.
00:30:48I don't know.
00:31:18I don't know.
00:31:48I don't know.
00:32:18I don't know.
00:32:49Now concentrate and soon your thoughts will merge with mine.
00:32:55Perhaps both hands would be better.
00:32:58Yes.
00:33:00Yes.
00:33:01Yes.
00:33:02So much better.
00:33:04I can feel your vibrations much more clearly now.
00:33:08Oh, but your pulse is racing.
00:33:13Are you excited?
00:33:15Nervous?
00:33:16No.
00:33:17Oh, but of course, this problem is troubling you.
00:33:21The question you wrote comes to me, but faintly, almost as though it were false.
00:33:31Oh, but another question comes through with all the power and strength of love and truth.
00:33:40You are concerned about someone you love.
00:33:43A woman.
00:33:44Your sister.
00:33:45Is it your sister?
00:33:46Yes.
00:33:47Yes.
00:33:48Older than you, but still you have a maternal protective feeling about her.
00:33:53In many ways, you are more mature than she.
00:33:56Golly, I'm glad somebody finally realized that.
00:34:01Of course, you didn't always feel that way.
00:34:04Once you were jealous of her.
00:34:06You envied her popularity in her pretty clothes, and you used to try them on when she went out.
00:34:11And this suited you because there is an air of maturity and sophistication about you.
00:34:17In many ways, especially intellectually, you are much older than the many young men who admire you.
00:34:24You know, I'd notice that.
00:34:26Does this feel uncomfortable to you?
00:34:31I...
00:34:32I think I'll have a cigarette.
00:34:36Mrs. Harper?
00:34:41Mrs. Harper.
00:34:46Mrs. Harper.
00:34:49May I?
00:35:17It's an attractive case.
00:35:39Did you know why I wanted them?
00:35:42No.
00:35:43Nor do I need to. It is enough for me to know that you wanted them.
00:35:55Alexis, I hope that nothing you've done to help my sister will get you into trouble with the police.
00:36:01I mean, if they should investigate you or your past life,
00:36:06would they find anything that would make trouble for you?
00:36:09Well, there are, there are many things in my life of which I'm ashamed.
00:36:15But, and this may sound strange, the memory that I cherish is a term in prison.
00:36:23Oh, there are many brave men who were imprisoned in their fight for science and truth,
00:36:29and I'm proud to be one of them.
00:36:32I think you may be able to understand this.
00:36:37Oh, but anyway, do with this as you think best. I trust you.
00:36:42Oh, my God.
00:36:44Oh, my God.
00:36:45Oh, my God.
00:36:46Oh, my God.
00:36:47Oh, my God.
00:36:48Oh, my God.
00:36:49Oh, my God.
00:36:50Oh, my God.
00:36:51Oh, my God.
00:36:52Oh, my God.
00:36:53Oh, my God.
00:36:54Oh, my God.
00:36:55Oh, my God.
00:36:56Oh, my God.
00:36:57Oh, my God.
00:36:58Oh, my God.
00:36:59Oh, my God.
00:37:00Oh, my God.
00:37:01Oh, my God.
00:37:02Oh, my God.
00:37:03Oh, my God.
00:37:04Oh, my God.
00:37:05Oh, my God.
00:37:06Oh, my God.
00:37:07Oh, my God.
00:37:08Oh, my God.
00:37:09Oh, my God.
00:37:10Oh, my God.
00:37:11Hey, Janet.
00:37:34Oh, hello, Martin.
00:37:36Did you get the fingerprints?
00:37:38Yes.
00:37:39Good.
00:37:40I erased them.
00:37:42Oh, Martin.
00:37:43He isn't at all the kind of a man we thought he was.
00:38:08Oh, hello, dear.
00:38:09Did you get the day off?
00:38:10Not time to.
00:38:11Yeah, Mrs. Faber.
00:38:12No, Mrs. Faber.
00:38:13I'm getting sick of it.
00:38:14And how is our client?
00:38:15She's hooked good.
00:38:16Good, she is.
00:38:17And does she feel that her beloved husband is close to her?
00:38:19Surprised she hasn't asked me to lay an extra place at the dinner table.
00:38:23Here's a photograph of her parents.
00:38:24It was in the trunk where I found the wedding dress.
00:38:26Oh, that would be very useful.
00:38:30When are you going to put the bite on her?
00:38:32Oh, Vivian, you've put things so crudely.
00:38:34I imagine that very soon Mrs. Faber is going to press money on me to continue my psychic research.
00:38:41Good.
00:38:42I'm getting sick of this Swedish accent.
00:38:43I need a new role.
00:38:44Oh, I have a new assignment for you.
00:38:45Straight from the obituary column.
00:38:46A lonely millionaire who...
00:38:47I had no more appointments today.
00:38:48Oh, here.
00:38:49Help me get these things out of the way.
00:38:50What do you pay for those chunks of glass these days?
00:38:51Three dollars apiece.
00:38:52He's always going to press money on me to continue my psychic research.
00:38:55Good. I'm getting sick of this Swedish accent. I need a new role.
00:38:58Oh, I have a new assignment for you.
00:39:01Straight from the obituary column.
00:39:03A lonely millionaire who...
00:39:07I have no more appointments today.
00:39:09Oh, here.
00:39:11Help me get these things out of the way.
00:39:13What do you pay for those chunks of glass these days?
00:39:16Three dollars a piece. It used to be a dollar ninety-five.
00:39:19You know, somebody ought to do something about this high cost of living.
00:39:22You should complain.
00:39:24You're selling them for twenty-five bucks to your psychic students.
00:39:28I used to.
00:39:29But who am I to fight inflation?
00:39:31I'm charging fifty now.
00:39:36Expensive car.
00:39:40Expensive pills.
00:39:42I would say no brains and lots of money.
00:39:45So long as you're here, Vivian, you might as well check the car for me.
00:39:48There might be some papers or something in the glove compartment.
00:39:51Okay.
00:39:52I'll use a turban in case you find out something.
00:39:54I'll use a turban in case you find out something.
00:39:56You laugh.
00:39:57I'm doing more.
00:39:58I'm using a turban in case you find out whatever body basically is leaking.
00:39:59I consigna, too, cumplushing.
00:40:00If you can see the rain mingles, it's rozgรกs.
00:40:31This is such a pleasure.
00:40:54I mean, I've heard...
00:41:01I'd rather not tonight, Martin.
00:41:17Really, I'm much too tired.
00:41:20Well, let's decide about Friday later.
00:41:23Call me tomorrow.
00:41:25Good night.
00:41:27Well, that'll be all, Mrs. Foeb.
00:41:31That's all, Emily.
00:41:32Thanks.
00:41:40Chris.
00:41:41Hmm?
00:41:41Let you and I spend the evening together.
00:41:44If you're tired, we could go to a movie.
00:41:45Actually, I'm busy tonight, Janet.
00:41:47I have an appointment.
00:41:49Chris, don't see Alexis tonight.
00:41:52Don't see him ever again.
00:41:54Janet, I thought we agreed not to discuss this.
00:41:57I'm not attacking Alexis.
00:41:58Honest.
00:41:59I think he'd be very good for certain people.
00:42:02But not for me.
00:42:05Well, you see, when some people meet a fascinating personality, they're swept right off their feet.
00:42:11Like me?
00:42:12Yes.
00:42:14But other people can be more objective.
00:42:17Like me.
00:42:19It's true, Chris.
00:42:20In many ways, I'm more mature than you are.
00:42:24Janet, I have lived through most of your growing pains.
00:42:27And oftentimes, you've been insufferable.
00:42:29But tonight, this is...
00:42:30You see?
00:42:30You can't be objective.
00:42:32You're getting sore just because I'm trying to give you some good advice.
00:42:35Give me advice?
00:42:36Janet, please.
00:42:37It is good advice.
00:42:39Alexis agrees with me.
00:42:40You see, I've talked to him a few times about your problem.
00:42:51I...
00:42:53I went to his house.
00:42:56How did you find him?
00:43:00Fascinating.
00:43:02Absolutely fascinating.
00:43:04You know, he has one of the most vibrant personalities.
00:43:12And you came to this conclusion while discussing my problem?
00:43:16Well, we talked a little about me, too.
00:43:20Janet...
00:43:21Good night.
00:43:24I'll leave you alone with your objectivity.
00:43:27Michael...
00:43:35Ah!
00:43:38I'm...
00:43:39I'm definitely...
00:43:39I'll leave you alone with your m ะตััั for you when you've done something.
00:43:41I'm...
00:43:43I'm...
00:44:14Alexis, I had to see you. Don't pay any attention to it.
00:44:25I feel a disturbance. If we are to reach the outer world tonight, we must leave behind us all thoughts that are hostile and on a low emotional level.
00:44:39Now, Janet, this is your first seance. There must be some skepticism in your mind.
00:44:43Oh, no.
00:44:44Perhaps only in your subconscious mind, but nevertheless, we shall proceed under test conditions.
00:44:49If you would be good enough to hold this key for me.
00:44:52And, Christine, will you tie my wrists together securely?
00:44:55Oh, there's no need to do that, Alexis. I have every faith in you.
00:44:58Oh, but I insist for my own sake.
00:45:00Here, Chris, you take the key. I'll tie his wrist.
00:45:03All right, Janet. Start with the right one.
00:45:07Tie one knot in the center.
00:45:08Tightly.
00:45:12That's good.
00:45:13Now, tie my hands behind my back.
00:45:17Very tightly.
00:45:27Now, lock the cabinet
00:45:28so that you know that I cannot possibly move from this chair.
00:45:32Now, Christine, will you switch off the light?
00:45:42The switch is right in behind you.
00:45:48The room must be completely dark.
00:45:52Sit down on the table.
00:45:53And clasp your hands together tightly
00:46:00with a key between your palms.
00:46:08If you see anything at all,
00:46:10do not move around
00:46:11or cry out.
00:46:23Please, look.
00:46:51Please, look.
00:46:53Look, I don't remember him very well, isn't it?
00:47:01Yes, Janet.
00:47:03He's dead.
00:47:20Do you feel it, Janet? The chill?
00:47:23Cold breeze, like ice.
00:47:53I'd sure like to know what's going on in there. If he's staging a seance, it'd be a good opportunity to prove he's a bony.
00:48:03Let's sneak around back. There may be a window we can look through.
00:48:05Or climb through.
00:48:06Or climb through.
00:48:07I'll climb through.
00:48:09I'll climb through.
00:48:10I'll climb through.
00:48:11I'll climb through.
00:48:12I'll climb through.
00:48:14I'll climb through.
00:48:15I'll climb through.
00:48:16I'll climb through.
00:48:17I'll climb through.
00:48:18I'll climb through.
00:48:19I'll climb through.
00:48:20I'll climb through.
00:48:21I'll climb through.
00:48:22I'll climb through.
00:48:24Great job.
00:48:26I'll climb through.
00:48:27I'll climb through.
00:48:28I'm going to check that off.
00:48:29Just my favorite part.
00:48:30I then 12 Un activist, told me to have anphinx.
00:48:31It's my favorite part of him.
00:48:32The origin halfscreen.
00:48:33It pans out to only two patrons in San Francisco to finish on the ๋๋๋ฐ.
00:48:35It's a whistle.
00:48:36Paul...
00:49:06What are you doing showing you what a pony this man is where's the key
00:49:16If you think he's still in here
00:49:31What is it
00:49:33It's quick on his feet I'll say that for him
00:49:36How could he get out when I locked him in
00:49:38He could show you if he wanted to
00:49:40You tie a knot like this
00:49:41And then
00:49:43Martin this is dreadful
00:49:46Yes it is
00:49:47I'm afraid I must insist you don't come here again
00:49:50Insist?
00:49:51By what right do you insist?
00:49:53Well we're engaged
00:49:54Well even if we were married I'd think as I pleased
00:49:57And I won't close my mind to truth just because you don't happen to understand them
00:50:01Truth poppycock be logical
00:50:03Oh Chris be logical
00:50:04Pardon me Mr Abbott
00:50:06Do you think you could possibly defer your discussion long enough to untie this rope?
00:50:11Oh I'm sorry Alexis I'll do it
00:50:13I happen to understand more about these things than you do
00:50:16Do you realize that man has a criminal record?
00:50:18Alexis told us he was once in prison if that's what you mean
00:50:20Sometimes a prison record is something to be proud of
00:50:23I'm terribly sorry about this interruption Alexis
00:50:26I saw him
00:50:27I saw Paul
00:50:28We will bring him back
00:50:30Even if you could bring him back
00:50:32She'd be better off if he stayed where he is dead
00:50:34She never meant anything to him but money
00:50:36Martin
00:50:37He'd been married and divorced before each time with cash settlements
00:50:40If he'd lived
00:50:41He'd have made you miserable and
00:50:43Ended up where he belongs
00:50:44In jail
00:50:45I never thought you'd attack a dead man with lies he can't answer
00:50:48Yes it's in the records
00:50:50When Martin disappeared did you or did you not ask me to investigate?
00:50:54Yes
00:50:55Well in the course of my snooping
00:50:57I found a second Mrs. Faber
00:50:59Divorced in Las Vegas just six months before he married you
00:51:02I think he went over there to see her
00:51:04I never could find her though and Paul was dead so
00:51:08Seems very strange that if it were true you didn't find it necessary to tell Mrs. Faber
00:51:13Yes I suppose it is strange
00:51:15And very silly to try and protect the girl you love
00:51:19She only runs as fast as she can to another phony like you
00:51:24Come on Hoffman let's get out of here
00:51:27I'm going so soon?
00:51:29I hope we might stay around a while
00:51:31We should stay
00:51:32You'd soon learn what amazing powers Alexis has
00:51:34I'm always willing to learn
00:51:36Perhaps you'd like to resume the sรฉance
00:51:39Yes
00:51:40Under real test conditions
00:51:43And have you reported me for conducting a sรฉance?
00:51:47I should say not
00:51:48He probably could report you now
00:51:51But if you'll sit down here at this table
00:51:54And while we all hold hands like real good friends
00:51:57If you can make any of your spirits walk or talk
00:52:00I think Mr. Hoffman will let it ride this time
00:52:02It's ridiculous
00:52:04Show them Alexis
00:52:05Yes Alexis
00:52:06Do
00:52:08I'm afraid in such hostile circumstances
00:52:11Any contact with the spirit world would be practically impossible
00:52:14Yeah, yeah
00:52:14I've heard that pattern routine before
00:52:16I know it's easier when you can run around the room in the dark
00:52:19It doesn't run around in the dark
00:52:21Go on Alexis
00:52:23Let them see for themselves what you can do
00:52:25Okay, let's go
00:52:28You know, you really ought to happen on the premises for tight spots like this
00:52:50We checked, you see, to make sure you hadn't
00:52:53Shh, if you talk so loud
00:52:54You mean we'll frighten the ghosts?
00:52:56Don't hurt
00:52:58We don't miss
00:52:59We don't miss
00:53:01We don't know
00:53:01We don't schauen
00:53:02We don't theomnization
00:53:03We don't know
00:53:04It's crazy
00:53:05There's a course
00:53:05It's crazy
00:53:06We don't miss
00:53:06It's crazy
00:53:08It's crazy
00:53:09It's crazy
00:53:09Arbeits
00:53:10You moment
00:53:10Yeah
00:53:11In theart
00:53:11That depends
00:53:13Youะฒะฐะป
00:53:14You
00:53:14รดng
00:53:15We don't miss
00:53:17You
00:53:17He
00:53:18He
00:53:18He
00:53:19He
00:53:19So
00:53:20He
00:53:20He
00:53:21He
00:53:22He
00:53:23You
00:53:24K
00:53:25He
00:53:26He
00:53:26He
00:53:26you see christine
00:53:39it's paul it's his voice i didn't mean to frighten you ever
00:53:47but i had to get through to you somehow i've always loved you you know that
00:53:54and if you could only believe we could be together for always
00:54:24there wasn't anybody out there it's one of years never anything like this
00:54:28if everybody will excuse me this has been a terrible strain
00:54:34come on chris i'll take you home
00:54:40it's going on
00:54:47so
00:54:55Oh, my God.
00:55:26Although I guess with me it was a little easier, because I'm only legally dead.
00:55:33You know, I've been watching you ever since my widow started coming to you, Alexis.
00:55:38I find your methods quite amusing.
00:55:45Excellent.
00:55:53How do you get out of that rope thing?
00:55:55Manipulation.
00:55:58But how did you...
00:55:59The cabinet?
00:56:05Just push a button and the idiots reach for their checkbooks.
00:56:08It isn't quite as simple as all that.
00:56:11There's a lot of psychology involved and research.
00:56:14Sounds dangerously like work.
00:56:17However, your bag of tricks can be useful to us in our present plans.
00:56:20We have plans.
00:56:25I didn't help you out tonight just for the fun of it, my friend.
00:56:28I can use you.
00:56:31You see, I need money.
00:56:32A lot of it.
00:56:33I don't understand.
00:56:36If you went back to Christine, you could have anything you want.
00:56:40You don't seem to have a very analytical mind.
00:56:42No, but Christine still loves you.
00:56:44She...
00:56:45Oh.
00:56:45You mean, if you weren't dead, the police might want to know who it was they found burnt to death in your car, hmm?
00:56:52Exactly.
00:56:56Have I been using the wrong piece of music?
00:56:58What?
00:56:58Oh, no, no.
00:57:00You have the right one for Christine.
00:57:03I used this one for my first wife.
00:57:07Was it her ashes they found in the car?
00:57:10It was me they found in the car.
00:57:13Don't forget it.
00:57:15Perhaps I should point out that I'm in a very curious position.
00:57:19Since I'm believed dead, I could even kill a man.
00:57:22Nobody think of looking for me.
00:57:23You're in a curious position, too, Alexis.
00:57:28You can't tell anybody I'm alive without exposing yourself.
00:57:31That's right, I can't.
00:57:33It is a very curious position.
00:57:35And a profitable one.
00:57:37I don't think it's too premature to congratulate you upon an extremely advantageous marriage.
00:57:44Marriage?
00:57:45Come, come, my friend.
00:57:46You must be prepared to make some small sacrifices.
00:57:49You don't expect me to marry Christine.
00:57:51No, no, the little one, Janet.
00:57:53She's still young enough to be dazzled by you.
00:57:58From then on, getting that estate will be like taking candy away from a baby.
00:58:02I don't think Christine will allow it.
00:58:05I'll take care of Christine.
00:58:13I'm a little rusty on this one.
00:58:15I'll have to practice.
00:58:18Have this piano tuned, will you?
00:58:23Thank you, Emily.
00:58:42Oh, no, ma'am.
00:58:44Not for you.
00:58:45Not after the night you've been having.
00:58:48That's for you.
00:58:49Hot milk?
00:58:50Yes, ma'am.
00:58:51I'd rather have the coffee.
00:58:57I'll see that she drinks it, Emily.
00:59:01All right, I'll take it, but it won't do any good.
00:59:04You should really try and get more sleep, Christine.
00:59:07But I just can't.
00:59:09I'm never alone anymore.
00:59:10I keep hearing his voice now and seeing his face.
00:59:17It should comfort me, I suppose, but it's been frightening.
00:59:21Drink your milk while it's hot.
00:59:23It'll help.
00:59:25Alexis, do you suppose we've made a mistake?
00:59:30That first day when I came to your house, you said it might be better to repel Paul's spirit instead of bringing it closer.
00:59:35Perhaps you were right.
00:59:39Perhaps I was right.
00:59:41Then would it be better to try to break the contact now and not go...
00:59:44It's too late.
00:59:45At this stage, I could never break the contact.
00:59:48We'd have to finish what we started.
00:59:51It would only bring me rest.
00:59:56Well, let's begin the seance now.
00:59:59I think that before we start, you should relax.
01:00:06And I should be more familiar with the surroundings.
01:00:09It is very difficult for me in a strange house.
01:00:13Perhaps if I walked around the outside for a while...
01:00:15I'll show you.
01:00:16We can even go to the ocean.
01:00:19Go ahead, Janet.
01:00:20I'm feeling rather tired.
01:00:21I'm feeling rather tired.
01:00:29Watch your step.
01:00:53It's awfully steep.
01:00:59You know, I think I have talent along spirit lines.
01:01:29You do?
01:01:30Yes.
01:01:30I've been reading and studying.
01:01:32I think maybe I'm mediumistic.
01:01:34Oh.
01:01:35You know that seance we had at your house when Paul appeared?
01:01:38Yes.
01:01:39Was that Paul's first visitation?
01:01:42Alexis.
01:01:43Oh.
01:01:44Oh, yes, it was.
01:01:46You see?
01:01:46Maybe it's because I was there.
01:01:48All tuned in and sensitive.
01:01:51Well, it could be.
01:01:52Did you ever see a better spirit manifestation?
01:01:54No, darling.
01:01:57That was an all-time record.
01:01:59I was.
01:02:13Are you thinking about my sister?
01:02:15Yes.
01:02:17She's very attractive, isn't she?
01:02:20Most men admire Chris.
01:02:23But Christine will always belong to Paul.
01:02:26I suppose that's true.
01:02:29I wish you wouldn't be so unhappy.
01:02:34Do you suppose they'll be joined together someday
01:02:37in celestial companionship through all eternity,
01:02:41like it says in the books?
01:02:43Yes, I'm sure they will.
01:02:46Alexis.
01:02:49Do you think I'd make a good celestial companion?
01:02:52Darling, I think you'd be wonderful.
01:02:54And we'd love each other through all eternity?
01:02:57Oh, even longer.
01:02:59Alexis.
01:03:01Why don't we start right here on the Earth plane?
01:03:16I'm here.
01:03:17I'm here.
01:03:22I am here.
01:03:28My name is Cris.
01:03:29I'm here.
01:04:00I've come for you, dear.
01:04:30Hurry, Chris.
01:04:37Paul, wait.
01:04:40I'm frightened.
01:04:42There's nothing to be afraid of.
01:04:44There's nothing to be afraid of.
01:05:14There's nothing to be afraid of.
01:05:15I'm afraid.
01:05:16I'm afraid.
01:05:17I'm afraid.
01:05:18I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:21I'm afraid.
01:05:22I'm afraid.
01:05:28I'm afraid.
01:05:29I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:35I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:36I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:37I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:39I'll race you to the beach.
01:05:42Oh, my God.
01:06:12THE END
01:06:42Alexis, she's not badly hurt.
01:07:00She's all right?
01:07:02I think she's all right.
01:07:12What are you doing here?
01:07:22Well, at the moment I'm opening the door, but not very wide.
01:07:26You're not exactly welcome here.
01:07:28Where's Emily?
01:07:30It's Thursday, Mr. Abbott.
01:07:31Her day off.
01:07:33Where's Frida?
01:07:35Frida left yesterday.
01:07:36She said she thought the house was haunted.
01:07:38And I can see what she means.
01:07:41I want to talk to Mrs. Faber.
01:07:43I don't think she wants to talk to you.
01:07:47Janet.
01:07:49Where's Chris?
01:07:50She's in bed.
01:07:51She's making herself ill with this morbid nonsense.
01:07:54Oh, it isn't bad.
01:07:55Chris had a fall last night on the cliff.
01:07:57She might have killed herself if Alexis hadn't caught it.
01:08:00What was she doing on the cliff?
01:08:01Well, she thought you heard Paul calling.
01:08:07Janet.
01:08:09We'll always be together, Chris.
01:08:14Together.
01:08:15Always.
01:08:16Yes, Paul.
01:08:18You'll always be mine, Chris.
01:08:28Chris.
01:08:29I'm waiting.
01:08:33Hello, Paul.
01:08:37Hello.
01:08:39We'll be together, Chris.
01:08:41Together.
01:08:42Always.
01:08:43Together.
01:08:57What'd the doctor say?
01:08:59Chris wouldn't have a doctor.
01:09:01You've got to be logical about this.
01:09:03She's not badly hurt.
01:09:05She's just bruised and shaken.
01:09:07In the first place, she's in a state of hysteria.
01:09:09In the second place, she shouldn't be in this house.
01:09:11Everything in it reminds her of Paul.
01:09:13And finally, she shouldn't be left alone for one second.
01:09:16There's no telling what she might do.
01:09:17But I'm with her all the time.
01:09:19I haven't let...
01:09:20Chris!
01:09:21Chris!
01:09:25Martin!
01:09:29Martin!
01:09:30Martin!
01:09:31Martin!
01:09:36Chris!
01:09:36Martin!
01:09:36Chris, are you all right?
01:09:39Chris.
01:09:50Martin.
01:09:51Chris, are you all right?
01:09:52Yes, of course.
01:09:53What's in that bottle?
01:09:56It's just aspirin.
01:09:59I've got a headache.
01:10:02Chris, it's dangerous for you to stay here.
01:10:06You need rest and care.
01:10:08Perhaps in a hospital.
01:10:09You're trying to separate us.
01:10:11I won't go to a hospital.
01:10:13I won't leave this house.
01:10:14Only until you're better.
01:10:15No.
01:10:16You're trying to drive them away again.
01:10:19Now get out.
01:10:20Get out.
01:10:26I'll leave before I upset her anymore.
01:10:28I'll see you at the door, Martin.
01:10:37They left the room.
01:10:39Then you can resume the treatment.
01:10:41If you hadn't tried to play the hero last night, all this wouldn't be necessary.
01:10:44I had to save Janet, didn't I?
01:10:46You're not falling in love with her, are you?
01:10:49Look, if I'm going to marry into this estate, there's got to be somebody for me to marry.
01:10:53Just by way of making conversation, that wife of mine in Las Vegas, the one who tried to back out on me and wanted her cash settlement back, I settled with her, but not for cash.
01:11:04Now, if you should back out on me, I wouldn't hesitate to settle with you either, Alexis.
01:11:09I know, because you're in such a curious position.
01:11:13I've got to get out on me.
01:11:20I've got to get out on me.
01:11:22How long, Chris? How long must I wait?
01:11:52Here we go.
01:12:22Let's go.
01:12:52Janet, get out of here.
01:12:55Why didn't you tell me you wanted money that badly?
01:12:57They've given it to you just to get rid...
01:13:01Paul!
01:13:03Yes, I'm alive.
01:13:06Legally, I'm dead. I'm going to stay that way.
01:13:09If you're alive, I won't be able to.
01:13:12It's too bad you came down here, Janet.
01:13:22I'm ready to get me Bracho 7425.
01:13:44Michael, this is...
01:13:50Michael!
01:13:56Operator.
01:14:04Chris, wake up!
01:14:06I can't explain. Quick, we'll take the back stairs.
01:14:24Paul.
01:14:25You forgot, Paul.
01:14:41My profession is raising the dead.
01:14:43Her feet are here.
01:14:48I have to turn my...
01:15:01Clarice Cooper?
01:15:02I will mix.
01:15:03My friend, has saved the bell.
01:15:06I can stand a trim.
01:15:07No, I will be with you.
01:15:08Eu throw it.
01:15:09I'll take it, I'll take it.
01:15:10You're losing quite a bit of blood, aren't you, Alexis?
01:15:22Billets don't need any blood.
01:15:29Do you think bullets can harm us ghosts?
01:15:40Too bad you missed.
01:15:54Those were your last two shots.
01:16:00The police are here, my friend.
01:16:08Your gun is empty, but at least you have been privileged to witness my best performance.
01:16:16You made one little mistake.
01:16:18I started with seven shells.
01:16:20I have one in the chamber.
01:16:33Alexis, you were wonderful.
01:16:37Yes.
01:16:38I guess there must be a better side to my nature.
01:16:42But now you must forget me.
01:16:44No, never.
01:16:45I don't need a crystal to see that your future is bright, Janet.
01:16:49Don't you go clinging to the past?
01:16:52I live by feeding people's desire to escape the present.
01:16:59But you can't escape for long.
01:17:03Alexis, I'm afraid for you.
01:17:05I'll be all right.
01:17:07I'll find some spirits that want to contact people.
01:17:18Open the window, Janet, please.
01:17:20Fly away, my friend.
01:17:31I won't need you anymore.
01:17:33I won't need you anymore.
01:17:46I won't need you anymore.
01:17:48So thank you so much.
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