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02:00I wouldn't miss this, though.
02:02I'm taking their time out there.
02:03Look, who's this?
02:04Not guilty.
02:10Not guilty.
02:11What?
02:11You must be kidding.
02:12I'm not.
02:12He got off.
02:13I'm not.
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02:51Oh, you think, he may have done it?
02:52Of course he did.
02:53She told her her husband was after her.
02:54She didn't know it was with a gun to blow her brains at, did she?
02:57You asked me.
02:58She was after him.
02:59What was her father doing's part in the sampling, anyway?
03:00Bet they weren't leading the highway code.
03:01That bloke isn't now.
03:03Yes, defended by a genius.
03:05Hello, Mrs. Webster.
03:06Oh, hello,for Harold.
03:07Yes, well, I expect she'll be back soon.
03:11No messages?
03:14Well, no, no, don't bother about dinner.
03:17Oh, I'll eat out.
03:19The verdict?
03:21Not guilty.
03:29Can't wait to phone the news, eh?
03:31I suppose you feel I gave you rather a rough ride in the box, Inspector.
03:38Well, didn't you?
03:39It's my job.
03:40Yes, I sometimes wonder why the police bother to do theirs.
03:42I pull in a man like Summers and you set him free.
03:44No, the jury did that.
03:45You bulldozed him into the verdict.
03:47Look, Summers isn't the first man to be cleared of a murder charge.
03:49Furthermore, Inspector, you know better than to accost me and make remarks like that.
03:53Well, nobody's listening, are they, so I can say what I damn well like.
03:56How do you think that poor devil feels?
04:01No.
04:04His wife's been murdered.
04:05Shot in cold blood.
04:06Do you think he's had his pound of flesh?
04:09Summers did it.
04:10And you know it.
04:12I know nothing of the sort.
04:14I wouldn't have taken the case if I hadn't believed in his innocence.
04:17Well, let's hope he doesn't do it again.
04:18Because he could.
04:19I know the type.
04:21And so do the psychiatrists.
04:22Since you're clearly on the subject, Inspector Royd is right.
04:26Summers is dangerous.
04:27If the case is over, I'd be obliged if you both stop discussing it.
04:30Sir Harold, I told the truth in the witness box.
04:33You gave an opinion.
04:34And the verdict hasn't changed it.
04:35Summers has strong homicidal tendencies, especially towards women.
04:39He needs treatment.
04:40Well, ask him about that.
04:41I already have.
04:42He doesn't want psychiatry.
04:43He says he's normal.
04:44Because the law says he is.
04:46But he's a menace.
04:47He attracts women, plays the ladies' man right up to the hilt.
04:50But all the time, deep down, he really hates them.
04:53When the point's reached where they want something more than just his advances, that's where he snaps.
04:58Martin Summers was found not guilty of murder.
05:02I've often wondered where a barrister stood in a thing like this.
05:05Now I know.
05:06Having a few friendlier sides?
05:08Hardly.
05:09They both feel cheated.
05:10So must a lot of other people.
05:11You can't exactly blame them.
05:12Well, you too.
05:13Sorry.
05:14I'll have to learn, won't I?
05:16I hope you've learned a lot from this case.
05:18I have.
05:19One of the most important lessons is never to discuss the question of guilt.
05:22People are bound to bring it up, and we're bound to say nothing.
05:25Do you understand?
05:26The jury's word is final.
05:28Of course.
05:29I'm glad it's all over.
05:30You assisted admirably.
05:31Thanks.
05:32But I understand now why so few women get mixed up with murder.
05:36Jane, come and have a drink.
05:39You've earned it.
05:40Thanks.
05:41Boy, you never know how much I'm going to enjoy this drink.
05:43Hold it.
05:44Now, Mr. Summers, how about a nice, bright quote about, say, women drivers?
05:48Well, ah, look who's here.
05:50I think they're great.
05:52Well, I thought we said our thank yous and goodbyes in court.
05:55I didn't know I'd have a chance to buy you a drink.
05:57May we have a quote from you, sir?
05:59Very kind of.
06:00Very kind of the one you've just done.
06:01It should be champagne.
06:02Some other time, perhaps.
06:03Well, all right, then we'll make it a date, right?
06:05Come on, boys.
06:08Sorry about that.
06:09Didn't want to be dragged away from the lurid limelight.
06:12You can see he basks in it.
06:13Oh.
06:14I'd hope to get him out of here before you arrive.
06:16Oh, that's all right, Tom.
06:17Look, come and have a drink with Jane and me when you're through with our esteemed client.
06:20Oh, thank you.
06:21You know, this is the point where I don't know if I'm a solicitor or a press agent.
06:24We're all offering to buy him up.
06:26What are you going to have?
06:28I'm going to have a large brandy, please.
06:29All right.
06:30Two large brandies and a ginger ale.
06:31Thank you, sir.
06:32Summers will make good coffee.
06:33Sex in the suburbs stuff.
06:34Oh, no doubt.
06:35I must say he's the typical ladies, ma'am.
06:36I thought they might have gone against us.
06:37Oh.
06:38That'll be twelve shillings, please, sir.
06:39Thanks, sir.
06:40You're forgetting there were women on the jury.
06:41Good looks don't go with bad deeds.
06:42He's the disarming Romey, all right.
06:43He even made a pass at me.
06:44Well, who could blame him for that?
06:45Highly deflected.
06:46Shall we sit down?
06:47Eve!
06:48It's all right?
06:49Yes, sir.
06:50Here's to your success.
06:51Yes, my dazzling success.
06:52You don't sound very angry, sir.
06:53And he's the disarming Romey, all right.
06:54He even made a pass at me.
06:55Well, who could blame him for that?
06:59You're highly deflected.
07:00Shall we sit down?
07:02Eve!
07:05It's all right?
07:08Here's to your success.
07:18Yes, my dazzling success.
07:21You don't sound very sure about it.
07:23Don't I?
07:25I know you gave me orders not to bring this up, but you seem very worried.
07:29Worried?
07:29Yes.
07:30Is it because you think that man over there really is a killer?
07:33When I forbade you to mention the case again, Jane, I really meant it.
07:36However, let me reaffirm my earlier statement and let it be for the last time.
07:41I was and am unshakably certain that Martin Summers is innocent of murder.
07:45Now are you satisfied?
07:46Sir Harold, I am sorry.
07:47Well, let's drop the subject, shall we?
07:49Yes, of course.
07:54As a matter of fact, there's something else I want to discuss.
07:56Dinner.
07:57I wondered if you'd care to dine with me again tonight.
07:59Tonight?
08:00Oh, why not?
08:01I thought you'd stop being a bachelor.
08:03Not yet.
08:03Well, didn't you go to collect your wife at Southampton last night?
08:07There was a mix-up.
08:09Suzanne's been delayed.
08:10Didn't the boat arrive?
08:11Oh, the boat arrived, but Suzanne wasn't aboard.
08:13Apparently, she decided to leave the cruise at Naples, visit some friends, and then fly back.
08:18About letting you know?
08:19Well, Suzanne's often a trifle haphazard.
08:22Probably she meant to send a cable and forgot.
08:24Now, what do you say about dinner?
08:26Well, I'd love to dine with you this evening, but I'm afraid I've already been invited out.
08:31Well, I fancy that's the last we shall see or hear of Martin John Summers.
08:35And let's hope so.
08:36He's gone?
08:38Into anonymity.
08:39At least I advised him to change his name.
08:41He seemed to think his driving school boss will still keep him on.
08:44Well, if the coast's clear, I think I'll be going, too.
08:46Oh, won't you stay and have another?
08:48No, no, thank you.
08:50I'm sure you know as well as I do that Miss Meldon is an excellent companion at the bar.
08:54Thank you for your help, Jane.
08:57By the way, we have a number of new briefs to offer you.
08:59But I expect you'll be having a rest after this one.
09:01Well, nonsense.
09:01I'll be back in chambers the day after tomorrow.
09:04Goodbye.
09:04Goodbye.
09:06He ought to have at least a week's break.
09:09That closing speech was a masterpiece, but it took a lot out of him.
09:12Little grey-wigged woman worries about the boss.
09:15Tom, you prepared the case.
09:17Just this once.
09:18Will you forget the law society, morals, ethics, what have you?
09:21Give me an answer.
09:23Did Summers do it?
09:24Ask Sir Harold.
09:25What did he say?
09:26Summers is innocent, and he firmly believes it to be true.
09:31Well, if you think Sir Harold's having twinges of conscience, you can forget it.
09:36Like Orkham and Aloysi doesn't know what conscience is.
09:39It doesn't arise if you believe your client's not guilty.
09:40Well, something's upsetting Sir Harold.
09:44Maybe he's just lonely.
09:46His wife's still awake.
09:48Oh, well, I wouldn't know about that.
09:50I'm not married.
09:54What are you drinking?
09:54He's drinking.
10:38Oh, good evening, sir.
10:49Good evening, Mrs. Berger.
10:50And congratulations.
10:52Oh, thank you.
10:56Was it a difficult case, sir?
10:58Oh, more difficult than usual, I suppose.
11:04Playing at Gale outside tonight.
11:05Oh, I know. It's a dreadful night, sir.
11:09I thought I said I wouldn't be having with her.
11:12Oh, but Lady Crossley's home, sir.
11:14She's back.
11:15Yes, sir. She arrived a couple of hours ago.
11:18Hello, Harry.
11:21Welcome home.
11:23Is it all for a wife who's been away for over a month?
11:29Your return's rather an anticlimax.
11:32Well, I've been called a lot of things, but never an anticlimax.
11:46Well, haven't you anything to say?
11:47I was waiting at Southampton last night.
11:49You were what?
11:51Didn't you get my cables?
11:53No, I didn't.
11:54Of all the things you've ever done, Suzanne, that must rate us the most despicable.
11:57Oh, God.
11:59The boy must have pocketed the money.
12:01What boy?
12:02The boy asked to send it in Aples.
12:04I wrote the cable telling you I was stopping off for a few days in Italy.
12:08Just took it into my head.
12:10The boat was so dreary.
12:11Surely you don't expect to get away with that.
12:12You don't believe I would let you know?
12:16Does it matter whether I got the message or not?
12:19What do you mean?
12:21You forgot to collect this picture.
12:23They handed a board in your name.
12:26I see.
12:28Exhibit A for the prosecution.
12:30He left the ship with you.
12:31Did he?
12:32No doubt you had a pleasant week together.
12:34Not to speak of the time you spent on the cruise.
12:35Who is he?
12:35You flew back this evening from Stockholm.
12:44Now, why Stockholm?
12:46Because that's where he lives.
12:49And for God's sake, stop this inquisition.
12:51You are not in court.
12:52You think I haven't the right to question you?
12:54You're my wife.
12:55Can't you ever stop this act?
12:57I thought we'd agreed to live our own lives.
12:59Why else would I go on a cruise by myself?
13:01You weren't long by yourself.
13:03Why don't you get yourself a girlfriend?
13:05Perhaps I will.
13:06You've got my blessings.
13:09Heaven knows what possessed me to marry you.
13:12I tell you, you didn't really want a wife.
13:15That's why you stayed a bachelor all those years.
13:17But then you thought it was time to have someone to decorate your sparkling career.
13:22Like a piece of jewelry.
13:24Mrs. Webster says you've just won a big case.
13:27Too bad I wasn't there to sit in court.
13:30So people could say, isn't he brilliant?
13:33And with a beautiful wife, too.
13:35When did you ever have time to sit in court?
13:37Before I married you.
13:39When I thought what fun it would be to be the wife of the famous Sir Harold Crossley.
13:44But what a bore that turned out to be.
13:47I traded in being an actress for a round of dull dinner parties with a load of dull lawyers.
13:54So you had to start sleeping around.
13:56You draw me to it.
13:57I did.
13:58Yes, you did.
13:59Because you won't divorce me.
14:01Oh, no.
14:02That would be too shaming for you before your own colleagues.
14:05You prefer your own private shame as long as you can protect your precious career.
14:10I've been there before you.
14:10Oh, no.
14:11I've been there for you.
14:11I'm there for you.
14:12Yes, you did.
14:12I'm there for you.
14:13I have to be here.
14:15Oh, no.
14:15I can't get that.
14:16Yeah.
14:18Oh, no.
14:18No.
14:18Oh, no.
14:19I can't get it.
14:20I can't get it.
14:20Oh, no.
14:21You can't get it.
14:21Oh, no.
14:22Anyway, I can't get it.
14:23Yeah.
14:23Good morning, sir.
14:43Good morning, Mrs. Webster.
14:45Excuse me, just a moment.
14:47It's Lady Crosley's usual paper, sir.
14:51Nice to have her back, isn't it?
14:53Hmm.
14:56Is there something about the case in the paper, sir?
14:59Yes.
15:01Lady Crosley can have my times.
15:02I'll take the other one.
15:04You can say her paper hasn't been reordered yet.
15:07Very good, sir.
15:08Are you having the day off today, sir?
15:11Yes, I've got one or two things to catch up on.
15:13Oh, my God.
15:16I'll do it.
15:18I'll catch up on you, sir.
15:19Yes, sir.
15:22Hiya.
15:22I'm sorry.
15:23Don't know who is going to be.
15:24I'm sorry.
15:25I'm sorry.
15:26I'm sorry.
15:27I'm sorry.
15:29I'm sorry.
15:30No, no, no, no.
15:30I'm sorry.
15:31Hiya.
15:32I'm sorry.
15:33I'm sorry, sir.
15:34I'm sorry, sir.
15:35if you have an instructor free on Thursday that'll suit me right madam well there we'll start you
15:55off with an hour's lesson on Thursday will them 10 o'clock suit you that'll do fine I have the
16:02children in school by then now then let's see who's free to take you mr. Lewis will take you
16:14and mr. Summers is I assure you no longer one of our instructors look forward to seeing one Thursday
16:21morning this is a surprise I heard what you were saying about summers I wonder if you could tell
16:29me where I can find him well yes he's here I've put him on to servicing he leaves at the end of the
16:35week though I'm afraid we could keep him on you know how it is can I see him yes of course if
16:41you go through the garage here you'll find on the other side by the big doors thank you
16:59those fellows oh hello wondered how you were getting on well they're giving me the sack at the end of the
17:07week yeah so I heard ah no one will speak to me give me the same quickly to give a strikebreaker
17:14and Harley ain't scared stiff for his customers who are also scared stiff whose side are you on
17:21now I'm merely surprised that you came back here why not didn't pin a murder on me today all right
17:29I'm not guilty of course I didn't expect to see you again I thought you'd give me the brush off in
17:37that tub what are you going to do now you're out of a job find another thinking of changing my name
17:44like the solicitor said John Martin how does that sound sound sensible why did you look me up
17:53something I'd like to discuss with you look you're not going to give it the same treatment with that
18:01tame Sakai Rosalette he's been at me but you know I don't need brain twisting don't you
18:06look um can we talk in private somewhere sure over here all right
18:14mrs. Webster mrs. Webster oh there you are yes madam fix my bits with you that's a lovely dress
18:25you haven't lost your suntan yet oh it's going fast there we are isn't so hard of going to the theater
18:32he doesn't like musicals get my mink will you oh god they're going to be late someone's calling for
18:41you are there just get my coat would you mrs. Webster hello oh it's you darling
18:59with Tony Tony you mean you weren't going to make it couldn't you let me know before
19:11you think it's any easier for me not for two weeks oh well well don't bother yes I mean it just don't
19:22bother mrs. Webster mrs. Webster yes madam I won't be needing my coat and I'll be dining in and isn't
19:40there any damn scotch I'm sorry madam but sir Harold was picking up an order from the wine
19:44merchants on his way home oh that'll be him now oh that's too bad couldn't your friend make it no
20:03no what kind of a day did you have you care all right I don't care but I'd like some scotch mrs.
20:13Webster said you were bringing some ah there you are Martin put that down will you and bring us a
20:18bottle of scotch yes now this is Martin I've taken him on as chauffeur valet and general handyman
20:28lady costly good evening madam you didn't tell me anything about extra stuff no I decided while you
20:36were away Martin can have the room above the garage is that all right of course Martin will you pour the
20:43whiskey into that decanter and then take the rest of the wine down to the cellar mrs. Webster will tell
20:47where I said I think I'll change for dinner where did you work before Martin up north shipping firm in
21:00Liverpool where did my husband find him he heard about me from someone he knows I've got a reputation of course
21:17for me it's got involved in you certainly madam would you say when just keep pouring that's right you'll
21:31shouldn't get used to my habit thank you Martin I hope you like your job I hope so madam
21:47it's a funny kind of way to make an appearance funny kind of deal keep your voice up he didn't tell you
22:17what you hired me she doesn't know who I am you're John Martin she's not acquainted with the case
22:22I'm giving you a fresh start because I sympathize with your predicament let's just leave it at that
22:27shall we I still think it would be better if she knew now I think not in any case while I naturally
22:33believe in your innocence Lady Crossley is a trifle highly strung well she's a lot younger than I
22:38expected of you don't mind me saying so not at all coming I think it's cold enough sir I've served the
22:56soup sir oh thank you uh you'll have some supper sounds wonderful could I wash my hands yes let me
23:05use that towel thank you you're Irish Liverpool Irish oh Liverpool do you know it yes I've been up
23:18there a couple of times my sister lives there yeah does she like it no she finds it too damp for a
23:23chest she gets asthma very badly and what with the house and the children has she got anyone to help
23:28her no she wants me to go out for a few days but I'm so busy here well maybe they'll give you some
23:33time off now I'm here you approve he seems nice but I thought you always said you didn't need a chauffeur
23:41I changed my mind the roads as they are these days it's getting harder to avoid some kind of
23:46conviction however minor I don't feel like taking the risk in my position of course helps to be driven
23:53to work parking near the courts is becoming impossible no Martin can run me in pick me up at
23:57the end of the day and in between well there are plenty of odd jobs he can do and since you never
24:03learned to drive even though I bought you a car you can use him to take you wherever you want to go
24:07he's at your disposal just a minute ah here comes the affidavit ah there you are sir thank you Martin
24:25my new son in this matter well that'll be all don't bother to pick me up this evening I'm not sure when I
24:31should be through very good sir well aren't you going to make any comment suit you where to madam
24:51the river the river looks like rain I like rain close that door I prefer to ride in front
24:58yes they were sunk and they knew it but I didn't think they had abandoned ship so soon who did I
25:14well see you I am I haven't had a chance to say it till now you made summers your chauffeur yes an
25:25excellent driver as you'd expect someone like that like what he's a man you defended for murder
25:32and despite what you say how can you pass I think we've been through this before summers was found
25:37not guilty yet he couldn't get a job nobody would touch him he came to see me asked me for help have
25:43him under your roof can you tell me what's wrong with that if he's innocent if you know my views
25:48about that and your wife I'll serve you look I fully understand your surprise but I don't approve of your
25:54doubts his post is only temporary I merely agreed to help him get on his feet that's all summers or
26:00Martin is turning out a first-class employee
26:30you like sculpture some of it yes here it comes yes excuse me oh love me
26:53sometimes you think Sumira rather with drone I don't mean I'm friendly but the drone don't you like
27:07her job I'm beginning to enjoy it very much you've been with us 10 days there now with most nights off
27:14yes you don't go out come to any girlfriend a few but they're up north you've never worked in London
27:23before not an offer Harry as a driver yes you seem to be a very experienced driver you might say that
27:34and a soul of discretion I make it my business to be we have plenty of time
28:04you're home early yes the case folded up have you had a pleasant day at night good
28:14oh by the way it occurred to me that since you say you're so easily bored
28:20why don't you take up learning to drive again you know Harry you've changed have I yes
28:27you're so fun these days I'm beginning to think you have found a girlfriend need we go into that
28:35subject again maybe I should have you followed and bring a nice seamy divorce you'd enjoy that
28:42wouldn't you you'd step out of our marriage easily and ah there you are Martin I was just
28:50suggesting to my wife that you could teach her to drive me yes why not lady Crosley's failed her
28:57test several times I'm sure that a driver of your skill could instruct yes I suppose I could hmm
29:02what do you say so that well if Martin doesn't mind I'd be glad to put myself into his head
29:08hmm
29:09all set all set
29:26right now the first thing I always tell my pupils is to make sure you're comfortably seated
29:34and that you can reach the controls with ease then adjust your driving mirror so that you can
29:38see as much of the road behind you as possible check the doors are properly shut and brake on gear
29:42and just a minute yesterday didn't seem so sure of teaching me now you say always tell pupils
29:48I meant whenever I give someone driving lessons oh suppose we get started
29:53me oh no I'll be running my bird's angry I'm not a chump it's always a pleasure to check okay
30:01well you've got a nice new guilt-age brief for me no no no I asked you to come and have a drink
30:05Well, actually, it's a bit difficult to say this to somebody like Self, but I hear you've got Summers working for you.
30:13You're quite right, I have.
30:15In God's name, why?
30:17Didn't Jane explain that too?
30:19Didn't seem an explanation to me, if I may say so.
30:21Well, it is.
30:23If I knew he was being run out of his old job, I thought I'd do him a favour for the time of me.
30:29Look, I know this is touching on ethics and the kind of truth which our peculiar ethics imposes on us.
30:36But you must know as well as I do that Summers is...
30:40Do I need to finish the sentence?
30:42No, you don't.
30:43Because as far as I'm concerned, he's not guilty of the crime for which he was tried.
30:48You don't really believe that.
30:53Anything more to say, Tom?
30:55Isn't your wife afraid?
30:57Are you finished?
30:58No.
30:59Sack him, Sir Harold.
31:01I don't know what motives you had in hiring him, but sack him.
31:04I can't do that now.
31:06But why?
31:07Don't you see?
31:08Whether you think I'm right or wrong in giving a job to Summers,
31:11to kick him out now would be just the same as saying that I believe he is a murderer.
31:14In my position, how could I possibly do that?
31:17Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:19Arthur!
31:28Is it possible?
31:29Oh, Miss Arthur?
31:30Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:31What's your name?
31:32Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:33Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:34No, Miss Arthur.
31:35Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:36Look at that.
31:37Oh, Miss Arthur.
31:38Rightest pupil I've had.
31:42Hey, Martin.
31:47That man called you. Is he a friend of yours?
31:50Never seen him before.
31:52But he called out your name.
31:54Well, you must have misheard. I told you I've never seen him before.
31:56Well, shall we get on with this? Come on.
31:58Uh, read this and then file it, will you?
32:10This one, Mackenzie against Watt, that's the process.
32:13I think that's everything.
32:15What about the Assizes' case?
32:17Oh, yes. I've decided to come down to Dorset with you tomorrow, after all.
32:21You have?
32:22Yes, it might be a little tricky for you as a goldsmith's prosecuting.
32:25We can drive down first thing and stay overnight.
32:28Will you be driving?
32:29Me? Yes. I'll be leaving the chauffeur at home.
32:32And if you're wondering whether Cotterell spoke to me or not, he did.
32:35Was it disloyal of me to tell him about your new employee?
32:38Oh, it was a trifle indiscreet.
32:40The usual roles were reversed.
32:42A solicitor giving counsel an opinion.
32:44I'm sorry.
32:45Oh, that's all right.
32:46Let's consider the matter closed.
32:49Have you got the Dorset brief?
32:51Yes.
32:52Oh, good. Now, I've got to see Mr. Justice Waldorf, so pop it in my bag.
32:55Will you? I'll go over it again tonight.
32:57I'll be back in a moment.
32:59Oh, it's Martin. Summer's all right.
33:02Hard as life.
33:03He shaved off his moustache, but I recognised him straight off.
33:05Well, giving lessons?
33:06Yeah, but not in a school car.
33:07He got a glamorous bird with him in a sports car.
33:08He must be in business for himself.
33:09What if his customers know?
33:10Tender one they don't.
33:11He's got a glamorous bird with him in a sports car.
33:12He must be in business for himself.
33:13What if his customers know?
33:14Tender one they don't.
33:15Tender one they don't.
33:16He didn't let on when I shouted to him.
33:17Look, don't you think we ought to at least warn his customers?
33:19I mean, it's not just that he's doing us out of business.
33:20It's a bit dodgy for any woman he takes out, isn't it?
33:21Well, how can we warn anyone?
33:22We don't know where he operates from.
33:23We know where this woman lives.
33:24I've followed them.
33:25I've followed them.
33:26What if his customers know?
33:27Tender one they don't.
33:28Tender one they don't.
33:29He didn't let on when I shouted to him.
33:30Look, don't you think we ought to at least warn his customers?
33:33I mean, it's not just that he's doing us out of business.
33:35It's a bit dodgy for any woman he takes out, isn't it?
33:37Well, how can we warn anyone?
33:38We don't know where he operates from.
33:39Well, we know where this woman lives.
33:40I've followed them.
33:56Oh, give the inside a good sweep, will you?
34:05And see if you can do anything about that near side spotlight.
34:08I've got a long drive ahead of me tomorrow morning while it's still dark.
34:11Isn't that where I come in?
34:12No, I'll be staying overnight in Dorset.
34:14I'd rather you remain here.
34:16My wife may require your services.
34:17Just as you say.
34:18And when you're through with the car, I want to talk to you.
34:20Right.
34:26Thank you, Mrs. Red, sir.
34:36Where's Lady Crossley?
34:38I'm not sure, sir.
34:39Shall I find her for you?
34:40No.
34:41No, no, no.
34:42It's nothing important.
34:48Sir Harold, are you sure it's all right for me to go to Liverpool tomorrow?
34:59Yes, of course.
35:00Yes, Martin will look after us, and he can run you to the station.
35:04I shall be away.
35:05Away?
35:06Yes.
35:07Will you pack a bag for me?
35:08I've got to go to Dorset for a couple of days for the Assizes.
35:11Well, in that case, Sir Harold, perhaps I oughtn't to go.
35:15Oh, on earth not, Mrs. Webster.
35:17Lady Crossley, sir, she'll be alone.
35:19Look, I've told you, Martin will be here.
35:24Yes, sir.
36:11It's all right, Mrs. Webster. I'll get it.
36:21Good afternoon, madam. I hope you don't mind my calling.
36:23But are you the young lady who's learning to drive this sports car?
36:27I am.
36:28I wonder if you'd mind if I had a few words with you.
36:30What's about?
36:31Well, this morning, one of my instructors from the...
36:41My old boss, talking to your wife.
36:49What?
36:49Haldane, speaking to your wife.
36:55Yes, the chap who was with you in the car this morning.
36:58You mean our chauffeur?
37:00Your chauffeur?
37:02Look, I think I'd better tell you about the killing.
37:04Mr. Haldane.
37:06I think you've said enough.
37:07Sir Harold.
37:08I'd remind you there's such a thing as slander.
37:10I had no idea. I didn't think.
37:15What is this?
37:16What killing is he talking about?
37:18Well, first of all, I think you'd better go, Haldane.
37:20This is entirely a private matter.
37:22I advise you not to utter another word.
37:25Good afternoon.
37:33I would like an explanation.
37:35Yes, of course.
37:37Martin, I'm sorry to have to say this, but I think I ought to.
37:40I'm sorry to have to say this, but I'm sorry to have to say it now.
37:41My dear, Martin was involved in a case.
37:44A motoring accident.
37:46A collision between one of Haldane's learner cars.
37:48Someone was killed.
37:49Your husband got me off.
37:51I decided not to tell you because I thought it might make you nervous,
37:53but as you're aware, he's a perfectly good driver.
37:56I see.
37:56No one would employ him.
37:58I felt he was entitled to live it down.
38:01Very big of you, Harry.
38:02And all that wouldn't have been necessary if you told her who I was.
38:14Thanks, Haldane.
38:16Well, my wife isn't worried now, and there shouldn't be any more witch hunting.
38:20What do you want to see me about?
38:21I want to talk to you about burglars.
38:23Burglars?
38:24Yes, there have been lots of break-ins around these parts,
38:27and since I shan't be here tomorrow night,
38:28I'm making you responsible to the security of this house.
38:31We have a number of valuables.
38:33Don't worry.
38:33I see everything's locked up.
38:35Well, sometimes that isn't enough.
38:37I have an extra protection.
38:39I have a permit.
38:43You want me to take it?
38:45No, not to take it.
38:46I'll leave it in the drawer where it always is,
38:47and should you need it, you know where to go.
38:49Sure, sure.
38:50Oh, just one thing.
38:51As I mentioned before, Lady Crossley is highly strung.
38:54You know, she's easily frightened.
38:57I've never told her I had this.
38:58I shouldn't say anything about it.
39:00Well, count on me.
39:01Right, sir.
39:04By the way, sir, when will you be back from Dorset?
39:08Oh, a couple of days.
39:09The case might drag on.
39:10Can't tell.
39:12Thanks, sir.
39:39Oh, a couple of days.
39:42Oh, a couple of days.
39:42Oh, a couple of days.
39:43Oh, a couple of days.
39:44Oh, a couple of days.
39:45Oh, a couple of days.
39:46Oh, a couple of days.
39:47Oh, a couple of days.
39:48Oh, a couple of days.
39:49Oh, a couple of days.
39:50Oh, a couple of days.
39:51Oh, a couple of days.
39:52Oh, a couple of days.
39:53Oh, a couple of days.
39:54Oh, a couple of days.
39:55Oh, a couple of days.
39:56Oh, a couple of days.
39:57Oh, a couple of days.
39:58Oh, a couple of days.
39:59Oh, a couple of days.
40:00Oh, a couple of days.
40:01Oh, a couple of days.
40:02Oh, a couple of days.
40:03Oh, a couple of days.
40:04you are a splendid teacher what else do you teach do you think it's wise to come in here
40:24why not yes sir oh i'm having a scotch what will you have oh me too
40:31i suppose someone recognizes you with a chauffeur it's only just after opening time and anyhow i'm
40:40not known here since i've been married life has been too sedate for pubs
40:49and you don't look like a chauffeur
40:54why just something about you four and six please
40:59maybe it's because i'm not wearing my cap
41:10soda
41:13i like you without your cap johnny handsome what's wrong you don't like being called johnny
41:20it's your name isn't it
41:24shall we drink this and go oh we'll have one more
41:30and there is plenty more at home
41:34see you
41:50well let's set by the fire shall we
42:04ah sir harold good evening sir madam good evening george
42:06dinner at the usual time sir uh yes please and miss meldrum will be dining with me very good sir
42:11anything to drink sir would you like something sherry please yeah two sherrys
42:14please please very good sir we shall have lobster and mary cale as a speciality of the house
42:21oh it's been a good day
42:23sir harold there's something i want to ask you that's what i'm here for it's personal
42:29now i was hoping we'd have a few pleasant informal moments here off duty go ahead
42:35you've bought a gun because of summers haven't you
42:38how did you know that i saw the permit when i was putting some papers in your case
42:43i see well i always keep one in the house you know apart from burglars i made a lot of enemies
42:48when i was a prosecuting counsel don't forget then let's talk about that anymore
42:56what are those sherries
42:58sir harold there's something else i want to say
43:01dinner's on me and tom
43:03what surprise surprise good heavens thanks yeah thank you three sherry's what on earth are you
43:10doing here i didn't know you were connected with a messiah's case no i'm not cheers cheers cheers
43:15but um well i had a couple of days free so when i knew our case was going to last over i asked tom
43:20to come down jane and i were married last week sir married yes we've kept it a secret you're the first
43:29nice to know well congratulations thank you thank you it's quite a shock
43:40i hope you'll be very happy thank you let me go and get a bottle of champagne
43:50hello
43:53i could swear sir harold's jealous
43:54yes put it on ice right away
44:03lord hinchley champagne eh and celebrating because i gave you the verdict harry
44:08it was a narrow squeak i haven't been something ordinary first well i'm with some colleagues
44:12as a matter of fact i wanted to have a private word with you uh come over here
44:16well as you know harry you're next in line for the bench yes we're making the appointment next week
44:27but i've been hearing whispers what about this fellow summers it's not gone unnoticed you know
44:34it's caused quite a stir as a matter of fact it's an extraordinary act if i may say so
44:40it's an act of faith lord hinchcliffe well i won't go into your motives but look harry supposing something
44:45went wrong suppose you were wrong about him well i've complete trust in summers maybe but i think
44:51you ought to be sensible about it if any scandal took place at this stage in your career you could be
44:57finished but i'm only doing the best i can for the man oh harry do be sensible get rid of him
45:03sir harold excuse me lord hinchcliffe sir harold there's a phone call for you a mrs webster from
45:09liverpool excuse me oh come along you two i'll buy you a drink oh thank you very much hello mrs
45:18webster sir harold here i knew he'd be there sir harold i couldn't get a reply yes west what is it
45:23it's my sister sir i wondered if you'd mind me staying up here a bit longer no no of course not
45:29is webster but why didn't you bring home i couldn't get a reply from your home i've run twice
45:35a reply no sir oh perhaps lady crossley's out goodbye mrs webster
45:48well cheers cheers i'm sorry about that not at all was that your housekeeper yes she's spending a few
45:55days with a relative who's unwell and lord hinchcliffe i think i'll take your advice on that matter i
46:00must go back to london but you're going back now yes but you're due in court tomorrow morning look
46:04jane you'll have to take over i really must go i'm sorry hey what about the champagne well put it on
46:10my bill
46:40What are you doing?
46:59Looking for a bottle.
47:01Let's drink upstairs.
47:03But not champagne.
47:07What are we celebrating?
47:10What do I think?
47:35More champagne?
47:37Sounds wonderful.
47:40It's hard to forget where I am.
47:59Relax.
48:01The coast is so clear.
48:02It's deserted.
48:03We are on a deserted beach.
48:07Just the two of us.
48:10Soft, warm sand.
48:13Sand.
48:14What's wrong?
48:16Sand pit.
48:18People kept talking to me about a sand pit once.
48:21They went on and on about it.
48:23Why?
48:24Why?
48:29Never mind.
48:33Does your husband often stay away like this?
48:36This is the first time since we're married.
48:38None of the ice courts are more than a few hours from London.
48:42He usually travels up and down each day.
48:44And he has a case out of town.
48:47You think he took this one deliberately?
48:49I don't think he planned it.
48:50I think he just doesn't care and it suits me.
48:52Johnny.
48:53You don't care about him, do you?
48:54We go all separate ways.
48:55Johnny.
48:56Tell me more about yourself.
48:57About the accident.
48:58I don't mind.
48:59Did you really kill someone?
49:00You have to ask that.
49:01I'm sorry, I touched you.
49:02But you are not the first motorist.
49:03You're not the first motorist, too.
49:05You'd better answer that.
49:06You don't care about him, do you?
49:07You don't care about him, do you?
49:08We go all separate ways.
49:09Johnny.
49:10Tell me more about yourself.
49:11About the accident.
49:12I don't mind.
49:13Did you really kill someone?
49:14But you have to ask that.
49:16I'm sorry.
49:17I touched that too.
49:18But you are not the first motorist, too.
49:21Then you better answer that.
49:23You don't care about him, do you?
49:24You don't care about him, do you?
49:25Then you'd better answer that.
49:30No, don't.
49:31It could be a bird to train the phone to you.
49:35It's probably just her hand.
49:55Oh, my God.
50:25I'll get them all.
50:55I'll get them all.
51:25He attracts women, but all the time, deep down, he really hates them.
51:31And when the time comes that they want something more than just his advances, he snaps.
51:35Did you hear that?
51:43Hmm?
51:45Some trying the front door.
51:46Howdy, I...
52:02Suzanne!
52:03Oh, thank God you're all right.
52:05Where's...
52:05Give me that gun, Summers.
52:11Summers!
52:12Give it me.
52:13Summers!
52:14I saw the name in the paper.
52:16That's the mail!
52:17You've got my picture.
52:19Inmate, show you didn't see that.
52:21Now, give me that gun.
52:23Now, look, no harm's been done.
52:25Now, be sensible.
52:27Give me that...
52:27No harm!
52:29You never believed me.
52:31You're just like them all.
52:32The police, the psychiatrist.
52:34I thought...
52:34Now, get back!
52:35Get back!
52:36He's a killer!
52:53Sir Harold was standing over his wife, sir.
52:55The gun was in his hand.
52:58Yes, here.
53:05Thanks.
53:09Oh, now, Sir Harold.
53:10Could you explain, please?
53:12When I came in,
53:14Summers was threatening my wife.
53:17I shouted to him to give me the gun.
53:19He shot her.
53:20I managed to get the gun from him
53:22just as the constable entered.
53:24I must have been mad to employ him.
53:26But I firmly believed he wasn't a killer.
53:28Really?
53:30All right, Summers.
53:32What do you say?
53:33It wasn't me who shot her.
53:34It was Sir Harold.
53:35What?
53:36He came bursting in here
53:37with a gun in his hand.
53:38That rather a bad moment.
53:40You want the truth?
53:42Well, I think I can guess the situation.
53:44Sir Harold was supposed to be away.
53:47But he came back
53:47and found us.
53:51He lost control.
53:52Inspector, he's giving you a pack of lies.
53:54I came back to...
53:55Yes, sir.
53:56You came back to what?
53:57Well, never mind why I came back.
53:59I found him about to murder my wife.
54:01I tried to stop him.
54:02It was the other way about.
54:02I tried to stop Sir Harold.
54:06It's your gun, sir.
54:08You came home unexpectedly
54:09and found the...
54:10Oh, God, Inspector.
54:11You must be off your head.
54:13Am I, sir?
54:14Well, everybody knows
54:15this man is a lunatic,
54:16a murderer.
54:17That isn't exactly what you said
54:18at the trial, is it, Sir Harold?
54:20No, but I have to say so now.
54:22You can't seriously believe what he says.
54:24I think we can, sir.
54:25Because I was responsible
54:27for having him proclaimed not guilty.
54:29It isn't only that.
54:31You'd have read about it tomorrow.
54:33The husband of the woman
54:34that Summers was supposed to have killed
54:36gave himself up today.
54:38Summers didn't murder.
54:39He did.
54:40So you were quite right
54:41in your defence.
54:42Inspector, perhaps I
54:46didn't make myself quite clear.
54:48The gun went off
54:51during the struggle.
54:52It might have been an accident.
54:56Suzanne.
54:57Suzanne.
55:00Suzanne.
55:01Tell them it was a struggle.
55:03Tell them I didn't do it.
55:04My husband
55:12tried to murder me.
55:17Well, Inspector, I...
55:18Shall we go, sir?
55:23I think you'd better start
55:24preparing your defence, Sir Harold.
55:26Come on.
55:34Come on.
56:01Come on.
56:01Come on.
56:02Come on.
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