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00:03:15He stepped off the curb right in front of the car.
00:03:17I know. I saw him.
00:03:19Is he... is he dead?
00:03:22No. I'll call an ambulance.
00:03:29He sure was lucky to get away with only a slight concussion.
00:03:34Put him in here.
00:03:45Find out who he is?
00:03:47Yeah. His name is Ballin.
00:03:49Yeah. His name is Ballin. Arnold Ballin. It says so on his birth certificate.
00:04:16Don't forget to have his clothes.
00:04:18Don't forget to have his clothes fumigated.
00:04:38Don't forget to have his clothes fumigated.
00:04:44What did you call me?
00:04:49I don't know. I can't remember. I can't remember. I can't remember anything.
00:04:55Don't worry.
00:04:57Don't worry. It'll all come back to you. Take this and get a good night's sleep.
00:05:00Take this and get a good night.
00:05:03I can't remember. I can't remember. I can't remember. I can't remember.
00:05:20Alan.
00:05:53Mr. Bidwell, Mr. Bidwell, could you come over here for a minute, please?
00:06:03Yeah?
00:06:05Mr. Bidwell, I have an idea.
00:06:07Here, over this keystone, I think there should be a, well, something unusual.
00:06:12You might be right, Higaby. What do you have in mind?
00:06:14A clock. A beautiful clock.
00:06:16What's so unusual about that?
00:06:18Oh, I mean one that tells the times.
00:06:20What does a clock generally do? Keep it a secret?
00:06:23Well, I guess I didn't make myself very clear, but, no, I mean a talking clock, Mr. Bidwell.
00:06:28One that announces the time with a human voice.
00:06:31I've made a model of one. I've got a sketch of it here, sir.
00:06:32You better stick to your drawing, Higby, unless you get paid for it.
00:06:36But, Mr. Bidwell...
00:06:39Yes, sir?
00:06:41Don't let him throw you mild. I still think it's a great idea.
00:06:44Well, thanks, Larry. That makes two of us who think so, anyway.
00:06:47Say, well, I tell him about my new invention, a bowl for tired goldfish.
00:06:51A tired goldfish?
00:06:52Sure. When the fish is tired, he just stands still and the bowl revolves around him.
00:07:02Folks, I'm going to tell Mr. Golder now we have a little surprise for his anniversary.
00:07:07And I want everybody to remain for the presentation.
00:07:14Some nerve.
00:07:15That's the second time this week, too.
00:07:17I've got a date tonight. If I'm not on time, she'll probably think I stood her up.
00:07:20Is this a new one?
00:07:21Yeah. What a girl. What a dream.
00:07:25Soft brown hair, hazel eyes, a little nose that tips right up in the air.
00:07:29Yeah, I guess you know how to pick them.
00:07:31Oh, I do, all right. Say, she's got a friend. A good looker, too.
00:07:35How about making it a foursome some day?
00:07:38Oh, I don't think Martha would approve of that.
00:07:40Do you have to tell your wife everything?
00:07:43We are slaves. The eagle flies again.
00:07:45And don't forget Mr. Bidwell's orders.
00:07:48Everybody stays after work, Romeo.
00:07:50Yeah.
00:08:07Hey, Mill, let me borrow your T-square, will you?
00:08:08Just a second.
00:08:15Bring it over here, boy.
00:08:27I think it's broken.
00:08:28You nincompoop. You know it's broken.
00:08:33Oh, look. Now see what you've done.
00:08:35I'm sorry.
00:08:36A lot of good that'll do.
00:08:37Oh, it was an accident.
00:08:38Never mind, Summers. Accident or not, Higby broke the gift.
00:08:41Oh, look, if you can get another one, I'll be glad to pay for it.
00:08:43You bet you will. $26.80 we paid for it.
00:08:45Now, wait a minute. That isn't fair. We'll chip in again.
00:08:47Oh, sure. No, no, it was my fault. I'll pay for it.
00:08:49Boy, run back to the store and get another gift.
00:08:51Here. $25.00, $26.00, $27.00.
00:08:54Keep the change.
00:08:56You and your talking clock.
00:09:17Hello, sweetheart.
00:09:22I suppose they've been working you overtime again.
00:09:25It's a shame the way they treat you at that office.
00:09:27Why didn't you learn to stand up for yourself, Milton?
00:09:29I wasn't working tonight, Martha.
00:09:31We had a little celebration down at the office.
00:09:33You see, it was Mr. Golden's wedding anniversary.
00:09:35We all chipped in and bought him a gift.
00:09:38A gift?
00:09:39The idea of you contributing money for someone who makes ten times what you do?
00:09:43Martha, I'm hungry.
00:09:45Well, so was I. That's why I started to eat.
00:09:48Oh, all right. Go on in and wash up.
00:09:52It won't be a minute.
00:09:53I'll heat this.
00:10:09Last year, I swore I'd never wear this thing again.
00:10:16Sam bought Stella a new lapin jacket.
00:10:18That's just another name for rabbit.
00:10:22Well, by the time you can afford to buy me a lapin jacket,
00:10:24we won't care whether it's rabbit or chipmunk.
00:10:30Speaking of buying things, this was payday, wasn't it?
00:10:34Oh, that's right. It was.
00:10:36Here.
00:10:45You're $27 short.
00:10:47Well, I had a little extra expense this week.
00:10:50Have you been buying more tools to make silly gadgets like your clock?
00:10:53No.
00:10:54Well, to tell you the truth, Martha, a rather unfortunate thing happened.
00:10:59Well, when the boy brought in this crystal set that we were going to give Mr. Golden,
00:11:02I accidentally knocked it out of his hand, and it broke.
00:11:06So I had to pay for a new one.
00:11:08Of all the stupid things.
00:11:10Yeah, that's what Mr. Bidwell said, too.
00:11:12Well, if it was an accident, why did you have to pay for all of it?
00:11:15What else could I do?
00:11:17If I hadn't, Bidwell might have fired me.
00:11:19Well, I wish he had.
00:11:21Sometimes I think that's the only way you'll ever get a better job.
00:11:24Look, you don't seem to realize it, Martha, but jobs in my line are scarce.
00:11:28There's a lot of younger men plenty anxious for a job as good as mine.
00:11:32I knew you'd say that.
00:11:34Milton, you haven't got the backbone of a jellyfish.
00:11:38Well, it's true, Martha.
00:11:39You don't realize it, but it's the truth.
00:11:40Oh, excuses.
00:11:43Milton, you always have excuses.
00:11:46Fifteen years ago, you were too young and inexperienced to compete with the older men.
00:11:50Then a depression was your alibi.
00:11:53Now you're experienced enough, but apparently too old to compete with the younger men.
00:11:57Oh, I don't know.
00:12:02It's ten o'clock.
00:12:04Time to turn in.
00:12:05Mom and love, Papa.
00:12:07If you fight, it's a sin.
00:12:30Don't cry, honey.
00:12:32Please don't cry.
00:12:34I can't help it.
00:12:36I know, I know I sound like a fishwife sometimes, but it's just because I worry so much.
00:12:43We don't seem to be getting ahead at all.
00:12:46We're just marking time.
00:12:49And then you make matters worse.
00:12:52When I pick on you, you won't even fight back.
00:12:57I'm sorry.
00:12:59I know I must be pretty trying at times, but I don't mean to be.
00:13:04But I understand.
00:13:07You better go to bed now.
00:13:19Well, Connie, I've got an idea.
00:13:23What you need is a little vacation.
00:13:25Oh, but we can't afford it.
00:13:26Yes, we can.
00:13:27I still have that money you gave me to get the new top coat.
00:13:30Oh, but, darling, you need that overcoat.
00:13:32No, I don't.
00:13:34I can make the old one do a little longer.
00:13:36Oh, Milton, you are impossible.
00:13:39But you still love me, don't you?
00:13:42Look, how about going to see Aunt Clara for a couple of weeks?
00:13:46She's been asking for you to come for years.
00:13:48Do you really think I should?
00:13:50Of course I do.
00:13:51It'll do you a lot of good to get away for a while.
00:13:54From me.
00:13:55Don't you dare say that.
00:13:58You may be the world's worst husband, but you're the only one I've got.
00:14:02You may be the world's worst husband, but you're the only one I've got.
00:14:41Aren't you a little late this morning, Mr. Higby?
00:14:43I'm sorry, Mr. Bidwell.
00:14:44I had to take my wife down to catch a train.
00:14:46Of course, you would have to choose Saturday, a short day.
00:14:53See, here's the 21 bucks the gang owes you for their copy of that gift you broke.
00:14:57Well, you don't owe me anything.
00:14:58It was my fault.
00:15:00Don't be silly.
00:15:00It was an accident.
00:15:01There's no reason why you should pay for all of it.
00:15:03Here, go on, take it.
00:15:05All right, then.
00:15:07Say, what's this I hear about your wife leaving town?
00:15:09Yeah, she's going to visit an out of hers for a couple of weeks.
00:15:12Quite a break for you, huh?
00:15:13Hey, take it easy.
00:15:14As a matter of fact, I think it's going to be pretty lonesome without her.
00:15:17Lonesome?
00:15:18Say, I've got just a cure for lonesomeness.
00:15:20You're going to the races with me this afternoon.
00:15:24No, no, I don't think I'd better.
00:15:25I promised Martha I'd clean up the house for her.
00:15:28Well, you don't have to do it today.
00:15:30Well, no, I don't, I guess.
00:15:32Well, then what's stopping you?
00:15:34Well, I...
00:15:35No, I couldn't afford it.
00:15:37What are you talking about?
00:15:38It costs a buck and a half.
00:15:41I wonder if Martha'd mind if I did go.
00:15:43Just once.
00:15:47Mr. Summers.
00:15:48Yes, sir.
00:15:49Golden wants to see a floor plan for the 5th Street building.
00:15:52Yes, sir.
00:15:52Be right there.
00:15:55Stick around.
00:15:56We're going to the races.
00:16:14Listen, I want to get my bed down before the windows close.
00:16:16You wait right here, okay?
00:16:35Oh, I picked a swell combination.
00:16:37Hey, uh, what's this daily double?
00:16:39Well, that's when you pick two horses.
00:16:41You bet on the first horse, and if he wins, all the money goes on the second horse.
00:16:44Well, if they both win, you get a hat full of dough for the measly sum of two bucks.
00:16:47That is the daily double.
00:16:49Sounds like a good deal to me.
00:16:51Say, listen, the first race is about to start.
00:16:52I'll meet you now by section F.
00:16:54Okay.
00:17:02I'd like it on number 7 in the first race and number 5 in the second race.
00:17:12Ah!
00:17:13Ah!
00:17:14Ah!
00:17:21Hey!
00:17:22Hey, how about my change?
00:17:24What's the matter, mister?
00:17:26Well, this guy didn't give me back my change.
00:17:28I've got $18 coming.
00:17:29Yeah?
00:17:29How much did you give me?
00:17:3020 bucks.
00:17:3120 bucks, huh?
00:17:32Yeah.
00:17:35Oh, wait a minute.
00:17:36What are you squawking about?
00:17:37There's your 10 tickets.
00:17:38I only wanted one.
00:17:39Well, that's too bad.
00:17:40It's too late now.
00:17:41Look, you just get this window open for me.
00:17:43I want my $18.
00:17:45Now, that's not a nice way to act.
00:17:47I don't want 10 tickets.
00:17:49I just want my money back.
00:17:51All you're going to get back is your price of admission when you leave by the front gate.
00:17:54Now, come on.
00:17:55Now, wait a minute.
00:17:55You can't do that to me.
00:17:57You'll come on back and see us again.
00:17:58It's a lot of times.
00:17:59I just simply put it right.
00:18:13Hiya, Milt.
00:18:14Oh, hello.
00:18:15Come on in, girls.
00:18:17Say, Milt, this is Marge Andrews.
00:18:18She's the dream I was telling you about.
00:18:20Hello.
00:18:21How do you do?
00:18:22Oh, and this is Sally Guthrie.
00:18:24She's all right, too.
00:18:25Thanks, bud.
00:18:26I, uh, I was just starting to clean up the house.
00:18:29Where does a woman find a husband like you, Mr. Higby?
00:18:32Uh, just call him Milt.
00:18:34Larry has a way of getting friendly in a hurry.
00:18:36See what I mean?
00:18:37What are you talking about?
00:18:39Hazel eyes, et cetera.
00:18:40Oh, cut it out.
00:18:42As I was about to say, a helpful man is a handy thing to have about the house in case
00:18:45anybody's interested.
00:18:47I'm interested.
00:18:48I, uh, I wish you'd put that in writing so I could show it to my wife.
00:18:52Oh, I'm sorry we barged in this way.
00:18:54No, no, I'm not.
00:18:55See, I'd still like to know why you ran out on me.
00:18:57I didn't.
00:18:58I got thrown out.
00:19:00Thrown out?
00:19:01What for?
00:19:02Do they catch you trying to fix a race?
00:19:04No.
00:19:05No, I went to buy a $2 ticket, and I handed the man the $20 bill you gave me.
00:19:10Well, instead of giving me back one ticket and my change, he sold me ten tickets.
00:19:15And then when I raised a row, I got bounced by a cop.
00:19:18That's tough luck.
00:19:19Must have been your first time at the track.
00:19:21Yeah, and my last time, too.
00:19:23Marge, come here.
00:19:23Look, isn't that the cutest thing you've ever seen?
00:19:29Let's see if it works.
00:19:32That's darling.
00:19:35Where'd you ever get it?
00:19:37Oh, it's just a little novelty I whipped up.
00:19:41Say, by the way, have you had that patented yet?
00:19:43No, I never bothered patenting it.
00:19:46I just get a kick out of making gadgets and stuff like this.
00:19:49Your wife must think you're marvelous.
00:19:52Well, I don't know about that.
00:19:53Sometimes I feel she thinks I waste a lot of time.
00:19:56And money.
00:20:01It's a seven o'clock.
00:20:03Where's my dinner?
00:20:04If I don't eat too soon, I'll get thinner and thinner.
00:20:09Don't tell me you made that one, too.
00:20:11You sure did.
00:20:12And you're wasting your time on that tired old job.
00:20:15You ought to make money on that one.
00:20:17It's so unusual.
00:20:18You think so?
00:20:19It really is.
00:20:20And that little man is so right.
00:20:23I'm starved.
00:20:24Me, too.
00:20:25Well, I guess we all are.
00:20:27My friend, you're looking at a man that beat the races.
00:20:29Twenty-three dollars and forty cents to the good.
00:20:31Right, girls?
00:20:32Right.
00:20:32So tonight the dinner's on me, and you're coming along.
00:20:35No, no, I couldn't.
00:20:36And why not?
00:20:37Yes, why not?
00:20:38Well, come to think of it, why not?
00:20:41Well, I think you're swell.
00:20:43Mind if we tidy up a bit?
00:20:44No, right in there.
00:20:45Thanks.
00:20:46Come on, Marge.
00:20:54I ought to wring your neck.
00:20:56Why?
00:20:57I suppose you just ran into them at the races accidentally.
00:21:01Oh, well, surely you don't...
00:21:01You're not fooling me.
00:21:03You had a date to meet Marge at the track.
00:21:05You knew she was bringing a friend, so you dragged me along as a convenience.
00:21:09Fine thing.
00:21:10Oh, you injure me deeply, Mr. Heapy.
00:21:12Well, you and your little plan just cost me 20 bucks.
00:21:15I never even got a chance to see my horses run.
00:21:18Sorry about that, Mel.
00:21:19What next did you bet?
00:21:20Oh, I don't know.
00:21:21I just had a hunch.
00:21:23Played Martha Slipper in the first race.
00:21:26Martha Slipper.
00:21:28Martha Slipper.
00:21:29What did you bet in the second race?
00:21:31Some silly man.
00:21:32I can't remember.
00:21:33Here, let me see your program.
00:21:35Oh, here it is.
00:21:36The one you've got circled.
00:21:37All alone.
00:21:37Oh, no.
00:21:38Oh, no.
00:21:39Where are the tickets?
00:21:40Tickets?
00:21:42Oh, come on, come on, Mel.
00:21:43Hurry up.
00:21:43Find them.
00:21:44Come on.
00:21:44I guess I must have lost them.
00:21:45Oh, no.
00:21:46Oh, no.
00:21:47Oh, no.
00:21:48Oh, no.
00:21:51Oh, here they are.
00:21:53You found them.
00:21:55You found them.
00:21:56Milt.
00:21:58Marge.
00:21:58Slipper.
00:22:01Hey, girls.
00:22:02Come here.
00:22:03What's the matter?
00:22:04What's wrong?
00:22:05Come here.
00:22:06Hold on to your hat.
00:22:07Take a deep breath.
00:22:08You know what this guy did?
00:22:09Look, for years I've been playing the horses.
00:22:11Well, I know more about handicapping than the bookmakers themselves.
00:22:13Do I ever make a killing?
00:22:14Oh, no.
00:22:15This guy goes to the races the first day.
00:22:17He doesn't know anything about it.
00:22:18He bets a hunch.
00:22:18And what does he do?
00:22:19He wins the Daly Dable.
00:22:20The Daly Doubles.
00:22:21Oh, you must carry a rabbit's foot around with you.
00:22:24A rabbit's foot, nothing.
00:22:26A whole hutch.
00:22:27You mean a what or something?
00:22:28Oh, no.
00:22:28Oh, no.
00:22:29You haven't won anything.
00:22:30You'll have to be satisfied with a small yacht at first.
00:22:32And just one or two diamonds.
00:22:33And a gold mine or two here and there.
00:22:35Huh.
00:22:35You know what you did?
00:22:36You picked two of the longest shots of the season.
00:22:39Milt, you're loaded.
00:22:40Well, how do you feel, tycoon?
00:22:43Give me those tickets.
00:22:45Let's put them in a safe somewhere.
00:22:46Oh, take care of these tickets.
00:22:49And tonight dinner's going to be on me.
00:22:51And are we going to celebrate?
00:22:52Oh, wait till we get our savings.
00:22:54And we're raring to go.
00:22:55Oh, boy.
00:22:56Wait till Martha hears about this.
00:22:58I know.
00:22:58I'll send her a wire.
00:22:59Oh, now, wait.
00:23:00Wait just a minute.
00:23:01Let's don't hurry.
00:23:02We got a lot of time.
00:23:03Why don't you surprise her when she gets back?
00:23:04Yeah, maybe that would be better.
00:23:06Yeah.
00:23:06In the meantime, I could buy her a new washing machine and a vacuum and an electric mixer.
00:23:13She's wanted that for I don't know how long.
00:23:16You're sure I can get this money?
00:23:17Sure, I'm sure.
00:23:18You're sure?
00:23:19Yes, cross my heart.
00:23:21Well, then, if that's the case, there's a little something I've been wanting to do for a long time.
00:23:30I'll take care of that money.
00:23:46I hope you've had your lunch, Higbee.
00:23:48Yes, thank you.
00:23:49What's your excuse for coming to work at this hour?
00:23:51I don't need an excuse.
00:23:54I'm quitting.
00:23:56You what?
00:23:56You heard me.
00:23:57I'm through.
00:23:58I just came to get my things.
00:24:00Oh, come, come now, Mr. Higbee.
00:24:02No point in being hasty.
00:24:03Oh, there's nothing hasty about this.
00:24:05I've had 15 years to think it over.
00:24:07Yes, you have.
00:24:08I mean, come to think of it, your work has been very satisfactory, Milton.
00:24:13It's been more than satisfactory.
00:24:15Custer.
00:24:16And what's it got me?
00:24:17I haven't had a raise in seven years.
00:24:19Your request is not unreasonable.
00:24:21I feel you're entitled to a $5 raise.
00:24:26A $5 raise.
00:24:28I want $25 a week more and a two weeks vacation with pay.
00:24:32That's outrageous.
00:24:33Take it or leave it.
00:24:36I take it.
00:24:38Roger.
00:24:39And I'm starting my vacation right now.
00:24:54I don't really like champagne.
00:24:56It makes me feel like the member of the upper classes.
00:24:58So I drink it.
00:25:00It was nice of Milton to send it, though.
00:25:03Hey, there's Milton now.
00:25:05I hope.
00:25:06At last.
00:25:11Good evening.
00:25:13Wow, hello.
00:25:15Hi, hello.
00:25:16I had to stop on the way and pick up a couple of little knick-knacks.
00:25:21And here's one for you, pal.
00:25:23Oh, Milton, you shouldn't have wasted your dough just because you wanted.
00:25:26Thank you, Milton.
00:25:27No, it was nothing, nothing at all.
00:25:29Thanks ever so much.
00:25:31Come on, Milton, sit down.
00:25:31Yeah, I think you're better.
00:25:37A money clip, you flatterer.
00:25:41Excellent vintage.
00:25:43Who told you?
00:25:44The salesman at the Lister Corp.
00:25:47At the liquor store.
00:25:50Now, Milton, I want the whole truth.
00:25:52Now, you were drinking before you came here.
00:25:54I was not.
00:25:55Only champagne cocktails.
00:25:57Only champagne cocktails.
00:25:59How many?
00:26:01Only four.
00:26:03Doubles.
00:26:03Oh, doubles.
00:26:05Now, take it easy.
00:26:06I've known champagne to make guys think they could fly without a plane.
00:26:10It's had absolutely no effect on me.
00:26:14Oh, I can see that.
00:26:16Whatsoever.
00:26:19Oh, look at him.
00:26:21Only champagne cocktails, says he.
00:26:24Say, he better lie down.
00:26:25He is.
00:26:25But let's find him a softer spot.
00:26:27Oh.
00:26:40Well, that takes care of our party.
00:26:42Well, why don't you two run along and hold the table?
00:26:44I'll give him an hour's nap and an aspirin and bring him along.
00:26:47Oh, but we couldn't do that.
00:26:48Oh, why don't mind a bit?
00:26:49Come on, you kids go on.
00:26:55Playboy.
00:26:57There we go.
00:26:58Thanks.
00:27:00We'll be along before you two even miss us.
00:27:02Well, thanks a lot, Sally.
00:27:03You're welcome.
00:27:04I use the time to get caught up in my correspondence.
00:27:06See you later.
00:27:07Bye.
00:27:08Bye.
00:27:09Bye.
00:27:09Bye.
00:27:11Bye.
00:27:12Bye.
00:27:13Bye.
00:27:14Bye.
00:27:16Bye.
00:27:17Bye.
00:27:18Bye.
00:27:18Bye.
00:27:19Bye.
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00:27:36Bye.
00:27:40Bye.
00:27:49Bye.
00:27:49I told you to stay away from here.
00:27:52still the kind of a girl who writes a letter home to her mother every week huh get out of
00:27:56here
00:27:56can't why not no place else to go i suppose you mean because there's no place else you dare go
00:28:04what's the matter one of your cheap brackets blow up in your face you might say i ran into a
00:28:09small
00:28:09business difficulty my lawyer told me to call the police if you ever bothered me again relax baby
00:28:17i'm through with you as you've said more than once yourself and through your lawyer
00:28:26i wonder why
00:28:31because you're no good because you're a cheap mostly dames don't divorce guys for those reasons
00:28:38almost always they have a more well a more personal reason
00:28:44like this
00:28:49i think i'd like to take a look at the guy who wears his hat
00:28:52jim don't you dare put that gun away you get out of here
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00:29:38i'm sure i heard a shot came from in there all right open up
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00:35:03His name is Arnold Ballin.
00:35:08Who cares? Put this stuff back. Let's get going.
00:35:18I guess we'd better.
00:35:27Molly!
00:35:36Wait a minute, Smiley. We can't just let that guy lie there.
00:35:38There's nothing we can do for him.
00:35:40Well, maybe there's somebody he'd want notified or something.
00:35:42The police will take care of that.
00:35:46No. No, I think I'll go back.
00:35:48Suit yourself. I'm not looking for trouble.
00:36:12I'm not looking for trouble.
00:36:12I'm not looking for trouble.
00:38:00No fever?
00:38:01Pulse normal?
00:38:09Will you see him now?
00:38:11All right, if you insist.
00:38:13But just for a minute.
00:38:14I'll show him right in.
00:38:29You may see him now.
00:38:30Thank you, nurse.
00:38:31Please don't stay too long and be sure not to get him excited.
00:38:33Oh, I'll only be a few minutes.
00:38:35This way.
00:38:52I'm Albert Loring.
00:38:53You don't know me, and my name means nothing to you.
00:38:57But this will explain to you why I'm here.
00:39:13Well, now I can understand your interest.
00:39:15Um, the nurse tells me you're an old friend of the Ballin family.
00:39:19Yes, that's correct.
00:39:20I'm also your father's attorney.
00:39:22I've helped him for many years in his search for you.
00:39:25I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Loring, but I'm afraid I'm not the Ballin you're looking for.
00:39:32Both my parents died many years ago.
00:39:36I'm not surprised to hear you deny your father.
00:39:38I remember how bitter your mother was at the time of the divorce.
00:39:41Look, I just told you...
00:39:42No, please.
00:39:43Let me go on.
00:39:45When your father received word some 16 years ago that your mother had passed away,
00:39:49he tried to contact you at once.
00:39:51Many times we thought we'd found you, but it was always a disappointment.
00:39:55That's a very interesting story, Mr. Loring, but it's really of no concern to me.
00:40:00I'm sure you must realize there must be more than one Arnold Ballin in this country.
00:40:05Oh, yes, indeed.
00:40:06But I think we have the right one.
00:40:07The people here were good enough to show me your birth certificate and that locket they found on you.
00:40:11Well, they didn't have any business doing that.
00:40:13When I explained my reason, they thought they were doing you a favor.
00:40:16I really don't care to discuss this anymore.
00:40:20I can see you still have a grudge against your father.
00:40:23I suppose that's natural.
00:40:25You were with your mother from the time you were two years old.
00:40:27But I assure you, he's a wonderful man.
00:40:30If he were in better health, he'd have come himself to take you home.
00:40:32It's just as well he didn't.
00:40:34Because my mind is made up and nothing you say is going to make me change it.
00:40:39Well, Mr. Ballin, if that's your final decision...
00:40:41It is.
00:40:43Then there's nothing more I can say.
00:40:46Thank you for seeing me.
00:40:49Good day.
00:40:51Bye.
00:40:55Well, thanks.
00:40:55It's certainly a relief to get rid of that brush.
00:40:57It practically makes you a new man again.
00:40:59Yeah, the way I feel, I could go out and dig a couple of ditches.
00:41:02Well, you'll get your chance at that in another day or two.
00:41:04Oh, that's wonderful.
00:41:05The way he talks, you'd think he didn't like the service here.
00:41:08Oh, no, you've been swell to me.
00:41:10And thank you, doctor, for all you've done.
00:41:11That's all right.
00:41:12But next time, look before you leap.
00:41:14Don't worry, I will.
00:41:16Oh, nurse.
00:41:16Yes.
00:41:17Could you get me those things they're keeping for me out in the office?
00:41:20I'll get them right away.
00:41:21I certainly hope I have enough to pay for all this luxury.
00:41:24Now, don't you worry about your bill.
00:41:26That's all taken care of.
00:41:27What do you mean?
00:41:28Well, Mr. Loring telephoned us the second day you were here and told us all about you.
00:41:32He had us move you into this private room.
00:41:34But you said...
00:41:34Yes, I know, and I promised Mr. Loring I wouldn't tell you.
00:41:55Come in.
00:41:59Arnold, I'm John Bellin, your father.
00:42:05When Albert Loring told me how you felt, I flew here to ask you just this.
00:42:10Will you change your mind and come home?
00:42:13I don't want to go back.
00:42:15I'm perfectly satisfied with my life as it is.
00:42:18Arnold, won't you try to understand?
00:42:20What your mother told you about me, she told you in anger.
00:42:23I'm not being influenced by that, but it's just...
00:42:25Well, we're strangers to each other.
00:42:27Listen, son.
00:42:29I know you got the bad start.
00:42:31And it's obvious that you never had a chance to make a place for yourself in this world.
00:42:35I'm not blaming you for that.
00:42:36But I blame myself.
00:42:37And now I'm begging you to let me help you get a new start.
00:42:42Would it really mean so much to you if I came home?
00:42:46More than I can tell.
00:42:48Even if it were only for just a little while.
00:42:51Well, let me think it over for a day or so.
00:42:55Here you think.
00:42:56Oh, thank you.
00:43:02When are you getting out of here?
00:43:03As soon as the doctor says the word.
00:43:07Your mother's locket?
00:43:08Yes.
00:43:10May I look at it?
00:43:12Of course.
00:43:16You can keep it if you want to.
00:43:19Thank you, son.
00:43:25I'll see you tomorrow.
00:43:43Fine.
00:43:44Thanks, doctor.
00:43:45Doctor, may I speak to you a minute?
00:43:46Yes.
00:43:46I'm John Ballin.
00:43:48Are you attending my son in 308?
00:43:50Yes, I am.
00:43:51We were worried what would become of him after he leaves you.
00:43:54I'm taking him home.
00:43:56Is he all right?
00:43:57Oh, you have nothing to worry about.
00:43:58As a matter of fact, he can leave right now.
00:44:00Then what are we waiting for?
00:44:02Let's give Arnold the good news.
00:44:08This way, Mrs. Higby.
00:44:11Sit down, please.
00:44:18Mrs. Higby has identified the remains, Dr. Holbert.
00:44:21I think that's my husband, but I can't be absolutely sure.
00:44:26I realize that positive identification is impossible, but what about his personal effects?
00:44:32Well, the wristwatch he wore with my picture in the back of it was when I gave him for Christmas.
00:44:39That's good enough.
00:44:40Now, the police department can close the records of the Guthrie murder case.
00:44:44My husband may be dead, but someday you'll find out he did not kill that woman.
00:45:03Another wonderful dinner.
00:45:05Glad you liked it.
00:45:07It's funny.
00:45:08You'd think I'd get used to all this after three months, but I still can't seem to.
00:45:12Nothing wrong with it, is there?
00:45:13Oh, no, no.
00:45:14It's just me, I guess.
00:45:18There's something I've got to talk to you about, and I hope you'll take it the way I mean it.
00:45:23Sure, son.
00:45:24When is it?
00:45:25Well, you remember when I came back, we had a little understanding.
00:45:28Yes, you'd stay only if you were happy here.
00:45:30Oh, I've been happy enough.
00:45:33Just, uh, well, I hardly know how to say this to you.
00:45:37You've been so kind to me.
00:45:39Oh, I've done nothing.
00:45:40Oh, you've been swell.
00:45:42You're the best father any son could ever hope to have.
00:45:44But, well, I just can't go on like this.
00:45:48What's troubling you, Arnold?
00:45:49My conscience.
00:45:51I'm taking everything from you, and I'm not giving anything in return.
00:45:54Your being here is all the compensation I'll ever ask for.
00:45:57Well, the truth is I can't stand being so idle.
00:46:01There's no reason why you shouldn't work here, if that's all that's wrong.
00:46:04What did you do before you got the Wander List?
00:46:06Did you ever have a trade or a profession?
00:46:08I used to be a pretty good draftsman.
00:46:10Well, that's interesting work.
00:46:12Many draftsmen become fine architects.
00:46:14Yes, I know, but, uh, that never really appealed to me so much.
00:46:18I tried to get into a different field, making sort of novelties for the home.
00:46:22Well, there's nothing wrong with that.
00:46:24Some people have made a lot of money from such gadgets.
00:46:26Well, that's the way I figured it, but nobody ever listened to me.
00:46:29I, uh, I made a talking clock once.
00:46:33A what?
00:46:34Well, you too, huh?
00:46:36That's the same reaction I always got from people when I tried to interest them in my ideas.
00:46:40Arnold, I meant no offense.
00:46:42I was just amazed when you mentioned such an oddity.
00:46:45Oh, I know.
00:46:46It does sound kind of crazy, but it really works.
00:46:49Good enough.
00:46:50I'll tell you what we'll do.
00:46:52We'll set up a workshop in the basement.
00:46:54You get busy right away, and if you turn out anything that's good, I'll find a way to market it.
00:47:00Oh, that'll be wonderful.
00:47:02I'm just aching to get my hands on some tools again.
00:47:04And who knows, maybe I might even make enough to pay for my room and board.
00:47:07Yes, and I'll charge you up for it, too.
00:47:13Watch.
00:47:13It'll be just another second.
00:47:22Three o'clock, school is out.
00:47:24Mother likes chicken, I like trout.
00:47:27Instead of wishing, I'll go fishing.
00:47:29Hope she won't mind and give me a clout.
00:47:33Jump in, Jehoshaphat.
00:47:34That's money in the bank.
00:47:35You really think so?
00:47:36Why, sure I do.
00:47:37Of course, they'd have to be turned out in large quantities to sell at any kind of a price,
00:47:40and that'd take a lot of capital.
00:47:42Don't you worry about that.
00:47:43Hey, wait a minute.
00:47:44The public might not go for this, and I don't want you to lose your money.
00:47:47I know a good thing when I see it.
00:47:49Besides, you've got those other things, like the light switch and that magnetic lock.
00:47:52Well, if you're really willing to take the risk, I'll work day and night on more ideas.
00:47:56Provided, you can find me the customers.
00:47:58Not me.
00:47:59But I know just the man who can do it.
00:48:01Who's that?
00:48:02Albert Loring.
00:48:03Besides being a shrewd lawyer, he's got a great head for business.
00:48:06He'll jump at the chance.
00:48:08A toast to the Ballin Manufacturing Company.
00:48:22How do you do, madam?
00:48:23Good evening.
00:48:25Is this the apartment that was advertised for rent?
00:48:26Well, who needs an apartment nowadays?
00:48:29I need an apartment.
00:48:30Well, are you prepared to put up a substantial deposit?
00:48:33Oh, Larry, you big clown.
00:48:38Oh, what beautiful flowers.
00:48:44What's the occasion?
00:48:45Anniversary.
00:48:47What?
00:48:48Again?
00:48:48Sure.
00:48:49Five weeks and two days, since you said I will.
00:48:52You are a darling.
00:48:54Say, we'd better hurry.
00:48:55You know, we don't want to stay in the line and wait for a table.
00:48:57I'll be ready in a minute.
00:48:59Oh, I have a surprise for you, too.
00:49:03You'll never guess what it is.
00:49:04Animal, vegetable, or mineral?
00:49:06Neither one.
00:49:07I found it at Slatis today.
00:49:09Why, Marge, it's like...
00:49:11Uh-huh.
00:49:12Just like the one Milt had in his home.
00:49:16Well, it's not only like it, it's exactly the same.
00:49:18Well, Milt is dead, so he couldn't have made that one.
00:49:21What are you getting at?
00:49:23Larry, he must have been kidding us when he called it his invention.
00:49:26Why, he bought it in the store, the same as I did.
00:49:28I don't think so.
00:49:29Not Milt.
00:49:31And this prusen.
00:49:33Made by Ballin Manufacturing Company.
00:49:35Patent pending February 10th, 1947.
00:49:38Why, Marge, they've only been making these since Milton died.
00:49:41Well, in that case, maybe Milt gave him the idea.
00:49:44Not a chance.
00:49:45Why, he would have been afraid to approach anyone of importance.
00:49:48He would have been afraid they'd ask too many questions.
00:49:50Well, how can you figure it out?
00:49:53Well, suppose Milt got friendly with one of the guys he met on the road.
00:49:57Told him all about the switch and how it worked.
00:49:59Then after Milton died, this guy sold the switch to that company.
00:50:04Say, maybe you have something there.
00:50:06Do you think we should tell Martha about it?
00:50:08Well, not until we get something more definite.
00:50:13I catch on.
00:50:15When do we go to see these people?
00:50:17Well, I get my vacation next month.
00:50:19Oh, that's fine.
00:50:21So we're going to spend our honeymoon chasing gadgets.
00:50:26Okay, honey.
00:50:36This is it.
00:50:52Good afternoon.
00:50:54What can I do for you?
00:50:55We're from Illinois.
00:50:56My wife and I just drove down on our honeymoon.
00:50:58Oh.
00:51:02That's nice.
00:51:04I presume you're in the novelty business back there.
00:51:06Would you like to look over our display?
00:51:08No, thank you.
00:51:09We're only interested in this electric switch.
00:51:11Your company manufactures.
00:51:13Oh, our kissing number.
00:51:14That's one of our best sellers.
00:51:16How long have you been making this?
00:51:18Well, I wouldn't know exactly.
00:51:20But we've only been in business about seven months.
00:51:23Could we see the man who owns this place?
00:51:25I'm sorry, Mr. Ballin isn't in.
00:51:28Then maybe we could see that Mr. Loring.
00:51:30Well, I'll find out.
00:51:32What's the name?
00:51:33Summers.
00:51:34Larry Summers.
00:51:38Uh, Mr. Summers from Illinois here to see you, Mr. Loring.
00:51:44Yes, sir.
00:51:45Go right in.
00:51:55How do you do?
00:51:56This is my wife, Mrs. Summers.
00:51:58How do you do?
00:51:58Sit down, won't you?
00:52:03Well, I might as well get right to the point.
00:52:05I represent the widow of Milton Higbee, the inventor.
00:52:08No doubt you've heard of him.
00:52:10Not that I can remember offhand.
00:52:11Well, that's beside the point.
00:52:13What is important is that you're infringing on one of his inventions.
00:52:16Well, that's quite an assertion, Mr. Summers.
00:52:18May I ask which one?
00:52:20Yes, it's an electric switch.
00:52:22You call it your kissing number.
00:52:23I'm sorry, but I happen to know that that particular item was invented by Mr. Arnold Ballin, the head of
00:52:28our firm.
00:52:29But we happen to know that Milton Higbee made that switch even before you were in business.
00:52:33We saw it in his home.
00:52:35I can't contradict you, Mrs. Summers.
00:52:37And if that's the case, we'll simply have to accept the fact that two people had the same idea.
00:52:41If it were only the general idea, I might agree with you.
00:52:44But when two articles are so identical, well, you can hardly call that coincidence.
00:52:49Just what are you suggesting?
00:52:51I demand that you pay Mrs. Higbee a royalty, a percentage on all your sales.
00:52:55Now, look, this has gone far enough.
00:52:57We wouldn't have been granted a patent if we'd been infringing on anyone's rights.
00:53:01But isn't it just possible that Mr. Ballin got the idea from Milton Higbee?
00:53:04Certainly not.
00:53:05Arnold Ballin's a mechanical genius.
00:53:07He doesn't need anyone's ideas.
00:53:09Good day, Mr. Summers.
00:53:263 o'clock and school is out.
00:53:29Mother likes chicken, I like trout.
00:53:31Instead of wishing, I'll go fishing.
00:53:34Hope she don't mind and give me a clout.
00:53:37Milton's clock.
00:53:39Yeah, come on, Marge.
00:53:44You can't call that one a coincidence.
00:53:46Pretty smooth talk of that, Lauren.
00:53:47You know, he almost had me convinced.
00:53:49Come on, honey, I'm going to take you back to the hotel,
00:53:50and I'm going to see what I can find out about that Mr. Ballin.
00:53:53Okay.
00:54:09Hi, beautiful.
00:54:11I'd practically given you up for the night.
00:54:13I'm sorry, darling.
00:54:14I didn't waste a minute, either.
00:54:16You know, right after I left you, I went to some of the newspapers.
00:54:18Thought I might find a story about the Ballin company, or Ballin himself.
00:54:21Well?
00:54:22Well, it was a day.
00:54:23It was a tough job, but it paid off.
00:54:25Now, listen to this.
00:54:25This appeared about a year ago.
00:54:27John Ballin, well-known retired capitalist of this city,
00:54:29was today reunited with his son Arnold,
00:54:31whom he had not seen since childhood.
00:54:33The unexpected reunion took place at the Mercy Hospital in Worsett, Arizona,
00:54:37where the younger Ballin was recovering from an accident.
00:54:40Very touching.
00:54:40But what has that got to do with Milton?
00:54:42Plenty.
00:54:43Now, listen to this.
00:54:43This was in a gossip column.
00:54:45Can you imagine John Ballin's surprise when he discovered his son Arnold,
00:54:48who for years had tramped the highways and byways of this country,
00:54:51is actually a mechanical genius?
00:54:54That does it.
00:54:55You had it to a T.
00:54:57Ballin must have been the guy that Mill confided in.
00:55:01Wait, he might have even killed him after he learned all about his novelties.
00:55:04You're right, and this cinches it.
00:55:06You know, Milton's body was found in Arizona,
00:55:08and that's the same state where old man Ballin found his son.
00:55:11I'll bet that fellow Laurie knows all about it.
00:55:13That's why he gave us the brush-off.
00:55:15Yeah, well, I don't brush so easily.
00:55:17And I'm going to wire the police back home.
00:55:19I don't believe a proper investigation was ever made of Milton's death.
00:55:24Larry, you know, if you can prove the motive for his murder,
00:55:28I'm sure they'll reopen the case.
00:55:30Oh, I can prove it, all right.
00:55:32Be careful how you word that telegram.
00:55:34I will.
00:55:35Now, how's this for a starter?
00:55:38Have information that leads me to believe
00:55:41that the death of Milton Higbee was not accidental.
00:55:46Oh, good.
00:55:47Now, put in everything about Arnold Ballin.
00:55:49That's what I'm doing.
00:55:53Now, what else can I say to make sure that they'll follow this up?
00:55:56I've got it.
00:55:58Also believe information will shed light on the killing of Sally Guthrie.
00:56:05But, Larry, how can you say that?
00:56:06Well, that's one sure way of getting some action.
00:56:09And I'd better tell them to phone me here
00:56:10if they need further information.
00:56:27Larry, it isn't the clock, it's the phone!
00:56:29Okay.
00:56:34Hello.
00:56:35Hello.
00:56:36Yeah.
00:56:37Yeah, this is Larry, Summer.
00:56:39Who?
00:56:41Oh, yeah.
00:56:42Yeah, Chief Crandall.
00:56:42We got your wires, Summers.
00:56:44It seems strange that you contacted us just when you did.
00:56:48Only yesterday, Jim Guthrie confessed to the murder of his wife, Sally.
00:56:51Then you know Higbee wasn't guilty.
00:56:53That's right.
00:56:54But what interests us is the rest of your telegram.
00:56:57Have you any proof to substantiate your statement about this man, Ballin?
00:57:01Well, only what I said in the wire.
00:57:02Isn't that enough?
00:57:04Well, yes.
00:57:05But at least, do you know where the older Ballin met his son?
00:57:09Sure, in Warsett, Arizona.
00:57:11Now you've got something.
00:57:13That's where they found the body of Milton Higbee.
00:57:15Did you hear that, Marge?
00:57:17We'll send a man over to Warsett to look into this.
00:57:19You stay where you are until I contact you again.
00:57:22Yeah.
00:57:22Goodbye.
00:57:25Norris, come in here for a minute.
00:57:31He printed it, hoping that his writing couldn't be identified.
00:57:36What do the police in Warsett think about this, Norris?
00:57:38Well, when I suggested to them that Higbee might have been murdered,
00:57:41they checked on the various states and found that confirmed our suspicion.
00:57:45And how do you feel about it?
00:57:46You've also talked to the wife of the deceased and that Summers couple.
00:57:49There's no doubt about the motive.
00:57:51And Ballin certainly had the opportunity.
00:57:53I guess you're right.
00:57:55Only I'd hate to make a mistake.
00:57:56His father's a highly respected man in this town.
00:58:00Yes, sir.
00:58:00Tell Dillon I want him right away.
00:58:09You want to see me, Albert?
00:58:10Yes.
00:58:11Arnold, this is Lieutenant Dillon.
00:58:12The district attorney sent him to bring you to his office.
00:58:15Well, what for?
00:58:17I haven't committed any crime that I know of.
00:58:19Don't tell it to me, mister.
00:58:21It's the D.A. that wants to question you.
00:58:23Better get your coat.
00:58:24You mean I have to go with you right now?
00:58:26That's the general idea.
00:58:27Wait a minute, Lieutenant.
00:58:28I'm Mr. Ballin's attorney.
00:58:30He has a right to know what this is all about.
00:58:31Sure he does.
00:58:33You'll want it for questioning in the murder of Milton Higbee.
00:58:38Well, that's the funniest thing I ever heard in my life.
00:58:42Well, if it weren't so ridiculous.
00:58:43Of course it's ridiculous.
00:58:44But I believe I know what's behind all this.
00:58:47It's all right, Arnold.
00:58:48Go along with him.
00:58:48And don't worry.
00:58:49I'll get in my car and come right down.
00:58:51I'll get in my car.
00:58:55I'll get in my car.
00:58:55I'll get in my car.
00:59:10Glad to see you, Lloyd.
00:59:11How are you, Clemens?
00:59:12This is my client, Arnold Ballin.
00:59:14Mr. Ballin.
00:59:14How do you do?
00:59:15Sit down, gentlemen.
00:59:20Mr. Ballin, I suppose you know why I asked you to come here?
00:59:23Yes, but it doesn't make sense to me.
00:59:25What gives you the idea, Clemens, that Mr. Ballin would even have any idea that this man Higby ever existed?
00:59:30Certain facts don't make such a supposition too far-fetched.
00:59:34Isn't it true that before you and your father were reunited, you spent many years roaming the country?
00:59:39Yes.
00:59:40Well, then, isn't it possible that you may have met this man at one time or another?
00:59:44Well, if I had, wouldn't I remember his name?
00:59:46He may have used an alias.
00:59:48You see, Higby at the time was hiding from the law.
00:59:51He was supposed to have killed a woman back in Illinois.
00:59:53Mr. District Attorney, you've just proven that even if my client had struck up a friendship with this criminal character,
00:59:59he couldn't be expected to give you any information.
01:00:01How could he when he doesn't even know who the man actually was?
01:00:10Mr. Ballin, will you step over here, please?
01:00:19Does this mean anything to you?
01:00:21Or, uh, this?
01:00:23Why, certainly.
01:00:24That's my clock and my light switch.
01:00:26Our company's made thousands of them.
01:00:27I'm sorry to disagree.
01:00:29You never made these.
01:00:30Well, that's ridiculous.
01:00:31I don't think so.
01:00:32I have witnesses who will testify to that effect.
01:00:35Now I understand what's back of all this nonsense.
01:00:37Extortion.
01:00:38It's just a plain case of extortion.
01:00:40What are you driving at, Lorin?
01:00:41I demand the right to question your witnesses before they're permitted to confront my client.
01:00:46I have no objections.
01:00:51Mr. Ballin, please.
01:00:54Have this man wait in the outer office.
01:01:01Will you come in, please?
01:01:10Mr. Loring, this is Mrs. Higbee and Mr. and Mrs. Summers.
01:01:14That's the couple who came to my office and demanded money.
01:01:16Sure I did, but it wasn't for myself.
01:01:18It was for Milton's widow, Mrs. Higbee.
01:01:20And she's entitled to it.
01:01:21After all, Ballin stole her husband's ideas.
01:01:23Now, wait a minute.
01:01:24Mrs. Higbee, you testified under oath that both of these articles were made by your husband.
01:01:28Yes, of course they were.
01:01:29And we saw them at his house over a year ago.
01:01:32How long have these things been manufactured by Ballin here?
01:01:35For about seven months.
01:01:36That answers everything.
01:01:38I take it for granted even you won't believe that two men who never met
01:01:41could by coincidence create two articles so identically alike.
01:01:48Send Mr. Ballin in again.
01:01:55Oh, Milt, darling.
01:01:59Can you ever forgive me?
01:02:00Oh, of course I do.
01:02:02There was never anything between that girl and me.
01:02:04I told you the truth on the letter.
01:02:06I believed you, darling.
01:02:08Milt, and Larry, and Marge.
01:02:11I don't know how all this happened, but I'm sure glad to see you.
01:02:14Thanks, Larry.
01:02:17Just a minute.
01:02:19Mr. Clemens, I'm ready now to stand trial for Sally Guthrie's murder.
01:02:25You're a little late for that.
01:02:26Her husband confessed to it about a week ago.
01:02:31Did you hear that, Martha?
01:02:33I'm free.
01:02:34Now, Mr. Higby, would you mind telling me just how you expected to get away with this?
01:02:39Making these unusual novelties and not be found out?
01:02:42Well, I was sure everyone believed I was dead, and I guess I thought that if the few people who
01:02:48knew I'd invented these gadgets ever should run across them, they'd figure I'd sold my ideas when I needed the
01:02:54money.
01:02:54This is the oddest case I've ever handled.
01:02:56I guess you're happy, too, it turned out this way.
01:02:59Indeed, I'm not.
01:02:59Well, if this man is Milton Higby, as he admits, then I demand his arrest for the murder of Arnold
01:03:04Ballin.
01:03:04Well, let's go.
01:03:38This is our last visit together, my son.
01:03:42It will give you strength to face what is to come if you confide in me.
01:03:45I haven't done anything to confess.
01:03:47I told the whole truth on the witness stand.
01:03:53When Smiley and I found Ballin's body there by their tracks, that was the first time I'd ever seen the
01:03:57man.
01:03:59Oh, I know. I was a coward to run away from a crime I'd never committed.
01:04:03I was certainly a fool to try to live another man's life, but I didn't kill anybody.
01:04:08I didn't kill anybody.
01:04:16May the Lord have mercy on your soul.
01:04:19The thing I'm really ashamed about is all the trouble I've caused my wife.
01:04:25Your wife is a wonderful woman.
01:04:27She never faulted in her faith in you.
01:04:30Yeah, that's just it.
01:04:32Look, Chaplin.
01:04:34This is all over.
01:04:38See if you can do anything for her, will you?
01:04:41Why, of course I will.
01:04:54We're ready, Warden.
01:04:55Higbee, I have some good news for you.
01:04:57The governor's granted you a reprieve until he can review your case.
01:05:01Thank you, Warden.
01:05:03Don't thank me.
01:05:05You owe it all to the little man who wasn't there when you needed him.
01:05:10You wait.
01:05:12Come in, Smiley.
01:05:19Oh, Smiley.
01:05:21Smiley.
01:05:21Well, I figured you'd be glad to see me.
01:05:24Glad to see you?
01:05:25Well, man, you just saved my life.
01:05:27Well, I would have got here sooner if I read the papers more.
01:05:29But soon as I found out about you, I come first class.
01:05:32You know.
01:05:36Here's to John Ballin, who lost a son but found another.
01:05:39To Milton and Martha, two wonderful people who have made me very happy.
01:05:43To Larry's new job with the Ballin Novelty Company.
01:05:46And last but not least, to Albert Loring.
01:05:48If he hadn't accepted me as a substitute, we all wouldn't be here today.
01:05:53The trouble with the Loring is he insists you can't adopt a person over 21.
01:05:57So I guess I'll have to get me a new lawyer.
01:06:01By the way, where's Smiley?
01:06:08Here I am to say goodnight and add a word in season.
01:06:11It was Milton's fright brought on his plight and made him lose his reason.
01:06:14So when you're filled with dire fears, remember this from Smiley.
01:06:17Just face your fears with laughs and cheers and you'll enjoy life highly.
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