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Detective Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) goes to Paris and solves the murder of a munitions magnate.
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00:00:04The End
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00:01:02September 1938
00:01:03London is tense as the crisis over Czechoslovakia threatens to plunge all Europe into war
00:01:08And while the cabinet meets to decide the fate of that republic
00:01:11Prime Minister Chamberlain rushes by playing to Hitler
00:01:13For a last minute plea to avert war
00:01:16Meanwhile, Great Britain prepares to hurl her might
00:01:19Against the German juggernaut
00:01:21Outbreaks in Czechoslovakia increase the tension
00:01:24President Banish urges the Czechs to defy the Nazi demands
00:01:28Prague places the Sudeten zone under martial law
00:01:31And continues to mobilize the Czech army
00:01:33Ready to meet Hitler's wrath with stubborn resistance
00:01:37Rome parades her troop before Mussolini
00:01:39Who is readying his war machine to rush to Hitler's aid
00:01:42In the event that England and France attempt to interfere with German expansion
00:01:46Hitler has pledged Germany to protect the Sudetens
00:01:49Calling for the greatest movement of armed forces since the close of the Great War
00:01:52He masses soldiers along the Czech frontier as he prepares to enforce his demands
00:01:59In Paris, the cabinet has ordered partial mobilization
00:02:02If war does come, the French know that their beautiful capital must face a sudden and devastating attack
00:02:08Once again, the threats of an enemy have brought solidarity to a great democracy
00:02:14Soldiers pour into the famous Maginot Line
00:02:16Hundreds of miles of underground fortifications
00:02:19While in Paris, a tense populace prepares for the zero hour
00:02:23Notice
00:02:25On the night of September 28th, the city of Paris will be in darkness as a precaution against air raids
00:02:30Do not allow light to penetrate through windows or doors
00:02:33Negligence will be met with punishment and fines
00:02:35By order of J. Romine, prefect to police
00:02:39With hardly enough gas masks to supply the demand
00:02:42Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:43Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:43Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:44Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:46Arrayed the order before you leave
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00:02:46Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:47Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:47Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:47Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:47Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:51Arrayed the order before you leave
00:02:56Arrayed the order before you leave
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00:02:59Arrayed the order before you leave
00:03:11Arrayed the order before you leave
00:03:20How do you do, madame Ronell?
00:03:22We've been waiting for you for two hours.
00:03:25This is Captain Holster the Medusa, Mr. Bellescue.
00:03:28Do you realize that if my ship doesn't clear port by dawn,
00:03:30it never will?
00:03:31This delay is driving us crazy.
00:03:33Crazy?
00:03:35You should have seen the Meryton department.
00:03:37Never mind that.
00:03:38Did you get the clearance papers?
00:03:40Yes.
00:03:40I declared your cargo as a shipment of fruit.
00:03:43But if they ever find out it's contraband...
00:03:45Let me worry about that.
00:03:47Please.
00:03:49There is a little matter of 100,000 francs.
00:03:52That's your affair with your partner Petrov.
00:03:54Unfortunately, he's in England at the moment.
00:03:56Oh, but don't worry. He'll be back tonight.
00:03:58How do we know? This is an emergency.
00:04:01If war is declared, this is the last shipment of munitions
00:04:03we can hope to get out of France.
00:04:05Very well. Then suppose you pay me.
00:04:07You know I can't raise that much money on such short notice.
00:04:10Your government has raised more on shorter notice, madame.
00:04:17Good evening.
00:04:23Hand them over.
00:04:29I should have known.
00:04:41Charlotte.
00:04:41Charlotte.
00:04:41Your woman.
00:04:45What's wrong?
00:04:47Blank papers.
00:04:48White deed.
00:04:59Monsieur Petrov's residence?
00:05:01This is Charlotte Grunel.
00:05:02When are you expecting Mr. Petrov?
00:05:04Not before tomorrow, I think, madame.
00:05:36What's wrong with you?
00:05:38What's wrong with you?
00:05:39What's wrong with you?
00:05:41What's wrong with you?
00:05:41Please, please, please.
00:05:43I did not give the order for the lights to be turned out tonight.
00:05:45I am a poultry man.
00:05:46My hands, they will not lay in the dark.
00:05:48You must obey the order.
00:05:49I have said it a thousand times.
00:05:51Oh, look, monsieur.
00:05:51All I want is just one little red light in front of my house.
00:05:55The street is all torn up, and my poor husband will fall in the sewer.
00:05:59Well, madame, he is your husband.
00:06:01Fish him out.
00:06:01Et moi, how can I give a show in the park without lights?
00:06:05I'll be ruined.
00:06:06You'll be ruined.
00:06:06Tomorrow night, all Paris may be ruined, and all you can think about is...
00:06:10I am about to see monsieur Romain.
00:06:11No, no, no.
00:06:12Stand back.
00:06:12You cannot go in there.
00:06:13Monsieur Romain is busy.
00:06:14He is engaged.
00:06:15Go away or I will call the police.
00:06:17Come on, put them out.
00:06:18Everybody go.
00:06:18Right now.
00:06:23Hands, husbands.
00:06:25Sewers.
00:06:26Gas masks.
00:06:26Who are you?
00:06:28Monsieur, I must see the prefect immediately on most important business.
00:06:31You and a thousand others.
00:06:32Do you think the prefect has nothing to do...
00:06:34My business is concerning monsieur Petrov.
00:06:37Petrov?
00:06:38Oh, that's different.
00:06:40But still, you cannot see the prefect.
00:06:41He is in conference on matters of the utmost importance.
00:06:45The safety of the Republic.
00:07:00Charlie, the good story is always good, even after 20 years.
00:07:05Comrades of the intelligence service, it doesn't seem like 20 years...
00:07:08...since we died at the jumping rabbit and promised ourselves this reunion.
00:07:12Of course, we were thinner then and, oh, very much more handsome.
00:07:15We had no girls in our life.
00:07:17Remember, Romaine, you had Mimi and Yvonne.
00:07:19Oh, yes, of course.
00:07:21I wonder if they're still there.
00:07:24Most ironic, that reunion to celebrate end of one war...
00:07:29...finds us waiting zero hour, which may start a new one.
00:07:34You're right, Charlie.
00:07:35Gentlemen, I give you a toast.
00:07:38Tomorrow.
00:07:38Tomorrow.
00:07:40May it bring peace.
00:07:42No, no, no, monsieur.
00:07:44It is impossible.
00:07:45I will not allow you in here.
00:07:46I can't allow it.
00:07:47Pardon, papa.
00:07:48I did not wish to disturb you, but...
00:07:50...you see, he is most insistent.
00:07:53I won't take more than a moment of your time, sir.
00:07:55I'm monsieur Petrov's butler.
00:07:57Well, this letter came for him in the afternoon mail.
00:08:00He is in London, so I brought it to you for investigation.
00:08:03I'm quite sure the handwriting is that of his former secretary, Senor Madero.
00:08:07Madero?
00:08:08You remember.
00:08:09Petrov preferred embezzlement charges against him two days ago.
00:08:12Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes.
00:08:14Is it anything serious, sir?
00:08:16No, the usual thing, threats.
00:08:18But the police are looking for Madero already, so we'll not worry about this...
00:08:21...until your master returns to Paris.
00:08:22Thank you, monsieur.
00:08:23One moment, please.
00:08:25May I ask question?
00:08:27Why, of course.
00:08:27Why inquire about contents of letter when you already know Sam?
00:08:34I... I don't understand, sir.
00:08:38Mucelets on flap of envelope indicate letter sealed twice.
00:08:44Why, so it does.
00:08:45Why did you open this letter?
00:08:49Say, I hear him!
00:08:51The war has started!
00:09:09What have I gotten out for my babies?
00:09:11We have known, Dave, they have not been supplied yet.
00:09:13I will be sorry, but let's wait.
00:09:15Be patient.
00:09:22Well, let this bell, gentlemen, gorge.
00:09:25Here are the gas masks.
00:09:26Marcel, Marcel, no.
00:09:27Take that thing off.
00:09:28You look like an elephant with a mumps.
00:09:30But, Papa, we will all be gassed, annihilated, asphyxiated.
00:09:33Don't worry, my valiant one.
00:09:35This is just a drill to prepare the people for what may happen before morning.
00:09:39Now, take those things out of here and don't disturb us again.
00:09:43Bien, Papa.
00:09:45Uh, you may go, but don't leave the city.
00:09:48I may want to ask you some questions.
00:09:49Yes, sir.
00:09:50Thank you, sir.
00:09:52Oh, by the way, Charlie, have you made reservations for your passage to America?
00:09:56Uh, have not prepared for emergency.
00:09:59Like man who buys suit with only one pair of pants.
00:10:02Well, we may have a little trouble, but...
00:10:04Oh, we're breaking up a little while, and I'll see what I can do.
00:10:07Yes.
00:10:12The Bolivia said at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning and she's failed.
00:10:15I will take seconda classe.
00:10:17I'm very sorry, sir.
00:10:18I can accommodate you even if you offer a million francs.
00:10:20I'll just get my family in New York.
00:10:21The next book will not leave for six days, sir.
00:10:23Monsieur Romain, if you'd given me only a day's notice.
00:10:26But now I couldn't accommodate the President of France himself if he wished to leave.
00:10:31Why would the President wish to leave?
00:10:32Hmm, no reason. I used it, uh, merely as an example.
00:10:36Well, don't do it again. It's dangerous.
00:10:38The enemy would use it for propaganda.
00:10:41Uh, Monsieur.
00:10:42If one of you wants a cabine on the Boliviar to Panama, I have one that I will sell.
00:10:48Well, how did you get it?
00:10:49Oh, quite honestly, it's my own reservation.
00:10:52You can have it for 15,000 francs.
00:10:5415,000 francs?
00:10:56Well, let me see that. That's $450.
00:10:58First, more profiteer like early bird.
00:11:01Look for a big fat worm.
00:11:03It's a hold-up, Charlie.
00:11:04But if that's the best thing we can do...
00:11:05Please don't buy it.
00:11:06He offered it to me first.
00:11:07Oh, but you told me before that you would not pay that on Mars.
00:11:10Well, I've changed my mind.
00:11:11Please let me have it.
00:11:12You don't know how much it means to me.
00:11:14We'll gladly defer to Lady in Distress.
00:11:18Thank you. Thank you.
00:11:19You sure you have the money?
00:11:21Of course I have.
00:11:23Sincerely, hope Journey have happy ending.
00:11:32I've seen that girl before someplace.
00:11:36Papa.
00:11:39Papa.
00:11:40The defense counsel wants you immediately to arrange police details for tonight.
00:11:44Well, Paris will need it.
00:11:45With the city in darkness, what a holiday it will be for crime.
00:11:48I'm sorry, Charlie, but this puts an end to our evening together.
00:11:51Perhaps we can meet later.
00:11:52I'll phone you.
00:11:55Marcel.
00:11:56See that girl at the table?
00:12:00Oh, she is very pretty.
00:12:03Where have I met her before?
00:12:06Who knows?
00:12:07Well, I don't, but I'd like to.
00:12:09Well, so long, Charlie.
00:12:10Marcel will see you to your hotel.
00:12:12And look after the office while I'm gone.
00:12:14And see that you don't get into any trouble.
00:12:16Bien, Papa.
00:12:18Shall we go?
00:12:20Yes.
00:12:20But after that girl.
00:12:21There must be some reason why my Papa noticed her.
00:12:33Fifteen thousand. That is correct.
00:12:35Oh, I forget to tell you.
00:12:36This is a double cabin.
00:12:37There's another person in it.
00:12:39A gentleman.
00:12:39That doesn't matter.
00:12:42The ticket isn't for me.
00:12:43It's for my...
00:12:44A relative.
00:12:45A man.
00:12:46Oh, then why didn't he come himself for the ticket?
00:12:49That doesn't concern you.
00:12:51Oh, I see.
00:12:52The police.
00:12:53I thought so.
00:12:54Well, let me warn you, Mademoiselle.
00:12:55If he travels on his own passport, he will fall right into their hands.
00:13:00But he mustn't.
00:13:01Isn't there something I can do?
00:13:08Meet me at this address later and bring with you ten thousand francs more.
00:13:13Ten thousand francs?
00:13:14What for?
00:13:15No.
00:13:16You want your relative to get away, don't you?
00:13:37Excuse me.
00:13:39Oh, excuse me.
00:13:41Excuse me.
00:13:42Excuse me.
00:13:49Here.
00:13:51Where did she go?
00:13:52Who?
00:13:53Never mind.
00:13:54Follows that taxi.
00:13:55What taxi?
00:13:57Oh, where did it go?
00:13:58How do I know?
00:13:59Do I have the eyes of a cat?
00:14:01A fine state of affairs when they make you turn off all the lights.
00:14:06Excuse.
00:14:10What is difficulty?
00:14:12Because of this blind man, that girl has disappeared without even a trace.
00:14:16Correction, please.
00:14:19Marie Dubon, Hotel des Voyageurs.
00:14:22Aha!
00:14:23But how did you get it, Monsieur Chan?
00:14:25Lady most anxious to secure ticket-left address with clerk.
00:14:29But it is marvelous, Monsieur Chan.
00:14:31Such deduction.
00:14:32And now, Hotel des Voyageurs, my friend with eyes of a cat.
00:14:47Yes?
00:14:48There is a lady here for you.
00:14:53Marie.
00:14:54Henri.
00:14:55Saint-Pristi, you have the curtains open.
00:14:58The light will be seen outside.
00:15:00Do you want me to get fined?
00:15:01And smoke.
00:15:03Oh.
00:15:03You'll kill yourself.
00:15:05Once you hide after another.
00:15:07My old man died from it.
00:15:09Angina pectoris.
00:15:10And only 46 years old.
00:15:12All right.
00:15:13All right.
00:15:13And you must sign the register.
00:15:15Two days you have been here.
00:15:16And still, I don't know who you are.
00:15:18If the police find out, I'll lose my license.
00:15:21I'll do it later.
00:15:22Please.
00:15:22That's what you said before.
00:15:24Why do all those things have to happen to me?
00:15:29I nearly went insane waiting for you.
00:15:31Darling, I couldn't get here any sooner.
00:15:33But here's your ticket.
00:15:34Tomorrow you'll be on a boat for Panama.
00:15:36Panama?
00:15:37Yes.
00:15:37And I've arranged for a false passport.
00:15:40I'm not going.
00:15:42Why should I run away?
00:15:43I'm innocent.
00:15:44I know that, dear.
00:15:45But we can't prove it.
00:15:47Well, I will somehow.
00:15:49I wrote to Petrov this morning and warned him to tell the truth,
00:15:51or I'd settle with him if it was the last thing I ever did.
00:15:54Oh, Tony, you shouldn't have.
00:15:56He'll turn your letter over to the police.
00:15:58Why, if you're arrested now and war starts,
00:16:00it may be months before you get a trial.
00:16:03Oh, darling, don't you see?
00:16:04You must go away.
00:16:05I'll follow you as soon as I can
00:16:07and we'll start all over again in a new country.
00:16:17Hotel des Voyageurs.
00:16:18Monsieur Chan, I think you had better remain here.
00:16:21This is a very delicate situation.
00:16:24Cherchez la femme?
00:16:25Oui.
00:16:27As number two son would say,
00:16:29this is right up your alley.
00:16:31Alley?
00:16:33Well, yes, that would be very good.
00:16:35But this time I will try the front door.
00:16:42Shut the door.
00:16:43Don't let the light shine outside.
00:16:45Never mind that.
00:16:46Never mind.
00:16:46If I am fine, will you pay for it?
00:16:48Madame, are you the concierge?
00:16:50No.
00:16:50Where's Locke?
00:16:51I own the place.
00:16:52Now, don't avoid the issue.
00:16:53What room has Marie Dubon?
00:16:54I never heard of her.
00:16:56Oh, oh.
00:16:56Then you deny she is here.
00:16:58Let me see your register.
00:16:59No, you don't.
00:17:00Madame, j'insiste à voir ce livre.
00:17:02Madame, j'insiste à voir ce livre.
00:17:04Madame, j'insiste à voir ce livre.
00:17:09Madame, j'insiste à voir ce livre.
00:17:17With a badge?
00:17:19I've been robbed.
00:17:20You are fake.
00:17:21You are trying to hold me up.
00:17:23Baptiste!
00:17:23Go on.
00:17:24Call her, Baptiste.
00:17:25I will take care of him.
00:17:31Madame, I had a badge.
00:17:32It was right here.
00:17:33I know I have it.
00:17:34It was with me when I left the office.
00:17:36I assure you, Madame,
00:17:37I am a member of the police force.
00:17:39I assure you that there is a badge somewhere.
00:17:40If you will give me the opportunity, please.
00:17:42This is an outrage!
00:17:44Let go of me!
00:17:51I'm so sorry.
00:17:52Perhaps you should have tried Ali.
00:17:55Wait, Monsieur Chan.
00:17:57Zet Baptiste does not know with whom he has to deal.
00:18:03Yeah, let go of me!
00:18:04Let go, I say!
00:18:14Please.
00:18:15Please.
00:18:17Have to leave me.
00:18:17There are two strikes now.
00:18:19Recommend you consider yourself out.
00:18:22Monsieur Chan, I deputize you in the name of the Republic to come to my assistance.
00:18:27Happy to say great honor are necessary.
00:18:30Young lady just left hotel.
00:18:33Collusion!
00:18:34Step is what they are guilty of.
00:18:36But they won't get away with this.
00:18:37They'll get five years for this.
00:18:41Mr. Chan!
00:18:42Taxi!
00:18:43Taxi!
00:18:44Taxi!
00:19:14There.
00:19:16As good a passport as I ever turn out.
00:19:18Remember, your friend is now Senor Antonio Castillo, a coffee planteur from Bogota, Colombia.
00:19:25You're sure nothing can go wrong?
00:19:26Oh, not a chance.
00:19:28Here's your money.
00:19:30I'm sorry, the price is now 50,000 francs.
00:19:3350,000?
00:19:35But you told me 10.
00:19:37Well, the price has gone up.
00:19:39In the present emergency, your relative is not the only one who wants to escape the police.
00:19:46There are others who will pay my price.
00:19:48But I can't raise that much money.
00:19:51You're trying to blackmail me.
00:20:00The police.
00:20:03If you are asked, mademoiselle, remember you are here to have keys made for your baggage.
00:20:07Open the door.
00:20:14Well, do you know you're breaking the law?
00:20:17Huh?
00:20:17Your lights are shining through the curtains into the street.
00:20:22Haven't you heard the orders?
00:20:24Yes, I have.
00:20:25It is an accident.
00:20:27It will not happen again.
00:20:28I give you my word.
00:20:29See that it doesn't.
00:20:34Yes.
00:20:34Go back to your work.
00:20:37Now, make up your mind.
00:20:38You can see that I am in danger every minute.
00:20:41The price I ask for my work is none too high.
00:20:44If you cannot raise the money...
00:20:46Oh, please wait.
00:20:46I'll get it for you somehow.
00:20:47Just give me a little time.
00:20:49Yes, of course, mademoiselle.
00:20:52I'll give you till midnight.
00:21:17Hello?
00:21:18Yes.
00:21:19Petrov speaking.
00:21:20Everything worked exactly as you planned.
00:21:23I sold her the steamship ticket earlier.
00:21:25She just left here to raise the 50,000 francs for the passport.
00:21:28So you can expect her at your place anytime.
00:21:31That's fine.
00:21:32She's been rather difficult.
00:21:34I think this will do it.
00:21:37Very well.
00:21:38See me tomorrow.
00:21:39Goodbye.
00:21:41Wait here, Philippe.
00:21:45Monsieur Petrov.
00:21:46I didn't expect you tonight.
00:21:48I chartered a special plane.
00:21:49Have you dined, sir?
00:21:50Yes, before leaving London.
00:21:51Have Henri liked the furnaces cold?
00:21:53I'll do it.
00:21:54Henri has been called up for his regiment.
00:21:57Henri is to be sacrificed to the god of war, eh?
00:21:59He's doing his bit, sir.
00:22:01My son is leaving tonight, too.
00:22:03We were just on our way to the station.
00:22:05Is he here?
00:22:06Yes, sir.
00:22:08Would...
00:22:08Would you care to see him, sir?
00:22:10Yes, yes.
00:22:11Bring him in.
00:22:11Philippe.
00:22:15This is Monsieur Petrov.
00:22:17How do you do, sir?
00:22:19What a fine-looking boy, Antoine.
00:22:21Your country must be panic-stricken to be calling infants to the colors.
00:22:25Why, I'm 19, sir.
00:22:26I wasn't much more than that when I went to the trenches.
00:22:28And suppose he comes back like you.
00:22:30A cripple.
00:22:32It's a chance a soldier must take, sir.
00:22:35Ah, you Frenchmen are fools.
00:22:37Why do you want to fight Czechoslovakia's battles?
00:22:40Because they're fighting for liberty.
00:22:42And ours may be threatened next.
00:22:44Liberty.
00:22:45The revolution taught you to bray like a lot of jackasses about liberty.
00:22:48You've been doing it ever since.
00:22:49If that's the way you feel about us,
00:22:51I'd prefer not to remain in your service.
00:22:53Please accept my notice immediately.
00:22:55Oh, here, here, Antoine.
00:22:56You mustn't take me so seriously.
00:22:58I didn't mean to offend you.
00:22:59Now, you take your boy to the station.
00:23:01I shan't lead you again tonight.
00:23:02Thank you, sir.
00:23:03Is there anything you wish before I leave?
00:23:05Yes.
00:23:06You may put some champagne on ice.
00:23:08I'm expecting a special visitor.
00:23:09That's all.
00:23:10Yes, sir.
00:23:11Oh, give your boy a bottle to take with him to the station.
00:23:15Good luck to you, young man.
00:23:17I hope you come back a hero.
00:23:19Thank you, sir.
00:23:20Good night.
00:23:23Oh, excuse me, sir.
00:23:24I forgot to inform you.
00:23:25Another threatening letter came from Senor Madero this afternoon.
00:23:29I took it to the police.
00:23:30To the police?
00:23:31Why did you do that?
00:23:32You were away, sir.
00:23:35Well, never mind.
00:23:37I'll see about it.
00:23:38Thank you, sir.
00:23:569.45.
00:23:57Why, it gives us an hour together.
00:23:59Let's walk to the station.
00:24:01Do you think you can make it, then?
00:24:02Surely.
00:24:03And, oh, Philippe, did you pack cootie powder in your kit?
00:24:06You'll have plenty of them to fry, too.
00:24:08And rhubarb pills.
00:24:10They're more important than toothpaste.
00:24:15Thank you, Philippe.
00:24:23Eh bien, that gets readable peg like the butler.
00:24:26But the master!
00:24:27Oh, he will not stay up much longer.
00:24:28We better get busy on the cellar window.
00:24:30You stay here, Lola.
00:24:31And give us a flush if anything goes wrong.
00:24:33I'll be here.
00:24:34Don't worry.
00:25:00How cute?
00:25:00No, you're not married.
00:25:01I know you're married to you.
00:25:01I'm not married to.
00:25:03All the supervisors.
00:25:04You're married to you.
00:25:04I'm married to the doctor.
00:25:05I'm married to a citizen.
00:25:06I'm married to you.
00:25:06You're married to my wife.
00:25:06Like I'm married to you.
00:25:17Hello?
00:25:18Oh, it's you.
00:25:20Where are you?
00:25:21I'm sorry I had to pass those blank sheets of paper off on you, but I...
00:25:25I've no time to waste.
00:25:26Where are the clearance papers now?
00:25:28I just left them with Petrov.
00:25:30I've settled my business with them most satisfactorily.
00:25:34I hope you can, too.
00:25:38Blowns.
00:25:39Brunettes.
00:25:40Redheads.
00:25:40I have searched every photograph in the records and there is not one like that girl.
00:25:44Most unfortunate.
00:25:47Already hands of watch reach out to grasp new day.
00:25:51Oh, no, don't go, Monsieur Chan, please.
00:25:53You know, I must confess, I'm somewhat uneasy.
00:25:56This is a most unusual night in Paris and...
00:26:00Excuse me.
00:26:02Hello?
00:26:03Yes?
00:26:05Yes.
00:26:06Yes.
00:26:07It's...
00:26:08It's...
00:26:08Hello?
00:26:09Hello?
00:26:10Say a bung up.
00:26:12Monsieur Chan.
00:26:13I knew it.
00:26:13It is a catastrophe.
00:26:15A calamity.
00:26:16What shall I do?
00:26:17I know.
00:26:18I'll call Papa.
00:26:19Hello.
00:26:20Give me a calamity.
00:26:21No, no, no, no.
00:26:22I mean give me Monsieur Romaine's Department of Public Safety.
00:26:25I'll rush it.
00:26:26Clear all wires.
00:26:30Yes, speaking.
00:26:32Oh, what do you want?
00:26:33I'm...
00:26:33I'm busy.
00:26:34But I am trying to tell you, Papa.
00:26:36It is Monsieur Petrov.
00:26:38He has just been murdered in his house on the Rue d'Avignon.
00:26:41Petrov?
00:26:42Well, must I drop everything because one man has been murdered?
00:26:45By morning all of Paris may be bombed.
00:26:49Follow the usual routine, get all the details, and I'll be back at the office later.
00:26:53Goodbye.
00:26:54Goodbye.
00:26:57He said goodbye.
00:26:57He said goodbye.
00:26:59Now everything is left in my hands.
00:27:02Wish you most conspicuous success.
00:27:05Good night.
00:27:06Good night.
00:27:07Good night?
00:27:08No, no, Monsieur Chan.
00:27:09You can't leave me.
00:27:10Please.
00:27:11Always I have wanted to be a detective.
00:27:13But Papa keeps me only a secretary.
00:27:16Can sympathize with honorable parent.
00:27:19I'm now fugitive from five sons with same ambition.
00:27:23Oh, but Monsieur Romain is not my parent.
00:27:26I call him Papa because he is my godfather.
00:27:29My real father is chief of police of Bucharest, Romania.
00:27:33He sent me here to learn French police methods.
00:27:36Oh, Monsieur Chan.
00:27:38Tonight is my one big chance to show what I can do.
00:27:41Such a crisis may never come again.
00:27:44You must help me.
00:27:45What shall I do?
00:27:47Would suggest you use telephone, order photographers, fingerprint men,
00:27:51and motor car to take you all to Mr. Petrov's house.
00:27:55Exactly.
00:27:55Exactly.
00:27:59Hello.
00:28:00I mean, hello.
00:28:09Would appear victim trying to call assistance when shot.
00:28:13Observe.
00:28:14Telephone dangling from hook.
00:28:17Tracer of telephone call would establish exact time of death.
00:28:21Also number called.
00:28:22Author the telephone exchange to get us a report.
00:28:25Oui, Monsieur.
00:28:26Also observe.
00:28:28Empty shell.
00:28:29Ejected from Luger automatic pistol.
00:28:33But the gun is missing.
00:28:35And so is the motive.
00:28:36Open safe suggests robbery as motive.
00:28:40But camellia lying on floor indicate different type of visitor.
00:28:46Do you know, please, if anyone call on your master tonight?
00:28:51No, Monsieur.
00:28:52He gave me the evening off so I could see my son leave with his regiment.
00:28:55What was the exact time, my friend?
00:28:56Then remember.
00:28:57I want the troop.
00:28:58The troop train left at exactly 11.31, sir.
00:29:01I started to walk home, but the streets were so dark I decided to take the subway.
00:29:05I took the subway.
00:29:07I arrived at about 12.30.
00:29:10It might have been 12.31.
00:29:12And let myself in the back way.
00:29:1412.31?
00:29:16I saw a light in here and presumed Monsieur Petrov was still up.
00:29:20So I came in to see if there was anything he wanted before I retired.
00:29:24I found him lying there just as you see him now.
00:29:28All door and window securely locked when you returned to house?
00:29:31I'm sure they were, sir.
00:29:32I checked them before I left.
00:29:33Then it was an inside job.
00:29:35I can see it all.
00:29:37The burglar was lying in wait outside.
00:29:39When the coast was clear, someone let him in.
00:29:43They're sneaking here to the safe.
00:29:45The combination.
00:29:45Which one of them knew, they open it.
00:29:47They're filling their pockets with money and jewels when...
00:29:50A noise.
00:29:54Monsieur Petrov, he hears them.
00:29:57He comes in.
00:29:58He confronts the criminals.
00:30:00He denounced them.
00:30:02He pick up the telephone to call the police.
00:30:04There is a terrific struggle.
00:30:06They shoot him.
00:30:08Ah!
00:30:08Ah!
00:30:09The burglar escaped.
00:30:10Et voilà!
00:30:11It is an open book.
00:30:13Confess, my friend.
00:30:14Who was your confederate?
00:30:16My confederate?
00:30:17Monsieur, this man is insane.
00:30:19Don't evade the issue.
00:30:21Who is here tonight?
00:30:22Excuse one moment, please.
00:30:24Was it custom for discharge secretary, Mr. Medeiro, to wear a camellia?
00:30:30He never wore one, sir.
00:30:31But one of Monsieur Petrov's business associates always wore a camellia.
00:30:35Who, please?
00:30:36Mr. Belescu.
00:30:37But I can't say he was expected tonight.
00:30:39Never mind that.
00:30:40Can you say where he lives?
00:30:41At the Hotel Versailles.
00:30:43Belescu.
00:30:43Hotel Versailles.
00:30:45Telephone at Quartaz.
00:30:46Have this Belescu brought to my office.
00:30:50Aha!
00:30:51What are you trying to pick up?
00:30:52I was merely going to tie my shoelace, sir.
00:30:55Can we have assistance, please?
00:30:57Oh, it's very kind of you, sir.
00:30:59It's a bit difficult with my leg.
00:31:01Souvenir of last war?
00:31:03Verdun, sir.
00:31:05Uh, one moment, please.
00:31:09Prodigal two-franc piece find odd resting place.
00:31:13Uh, thank you again, sir.
00:31:21How long has he been dead?
00:31:23Approximately an hour, Monsieur.
00:31:24Uh, we'll make sure when we get the telephone company's report.
00:31:26The shot was fired at about three paces.
00:31:28I've already phoned the coroner to pick up the body.
00:31:30Monsieur.
00:31:31Monsieur.
00:31:32Pick up the body.
00:31:37Where are you going?
00:31:38To close the door after the doctor, sir.
00:31:40Oh.
00:31:41Then you can order me a taxi.
00:31:42Oui, Monsieur.
00:31:42And you want us, Monsieur?
00:31:43What else?
00:31:44Uh, let's go.
00:31:45Let me see.
00:31:46Ah, yes.
00:31:46You can stay on guard in front of the house.
00:31:48Oui, Monsieur.
00:31:49And now, Monsieur Chan, we can go.
00:31:52Monsieur Chan.
00:31:55Monsieur Chan.
00:32:03Monsieur Chan.
00:32:04Monsieur Chan.
00:32:05Monsieur Chan!
00:32:06Where is Monsieur Chan?
00:32:08In the cellar, sir.
00:32:09In the cellar?
00:32:09Yes, sir.
00:32:10That's under the house.
00:32:17Mr. Chan.
00:32:20Monsieur Chan.
00:32:22What are you doing here?
00:32:25Oh-ho!
00:32:27That window is broken.
00:32:28Excellent deduction.
00:32:30I'm certain worthy parent would be proud.
00:32:33I can see it all.
00:32:35It was an outside job.
00:32:37The burglar broke that window.
00:32:38He reached in.
00:32:39He unooked the oak.
00:32:40He got into the cellar.
00:32:42And then, he began to creep up still.
00:32:44He went upstairs.
00:32:45Correction, please.
00:32:47He did not creep upstairs immediately.
00:32:50All right.
00:32:50He did not creep upstairs.
00:32:53He...
00:32:53What did he do?
00:32:55Evidence indicate not one culprit, but two, who make themselves quite at home while waiting
00:33:00for a household to retire.
00:33:02Note.
00:33:03A bottle of cognac recently disposed of.
00:33:06Oh, the brandy of Napoleon.
00:33:09What exquisite taste.
00:33:11Quite correct.
00:33:12One was very fastidious person.
00:33:14Observe.
00:33:15He placed cloth on end of dusty bench where he sat.
00:33:19Also used glass for drinking.
00:33:23Marvelous.
00:33:24Other burglar, not so meticulous.
00:33:27He sat in dust and drank from broken neck a bottle.
00:33:31Possibly spilling cognac on shirt or scarf.
00:33:35It is uncredible.
00:33:37Now all we have to do is take the fingerprints from this bottle.
00:33:45I am ruined.
00:33:46The evidence is destroyed.
00:33:48What will Papa say?
00:33:50He is right.
00:33:51I am a mouse, a dunce, a wooden head.
00:33:54What shall I do?
00:33:56Possibly he can suggest another way to locate comfort.
00:33:59You can how?
00:34:01Birds never divide worm until safe in nest.
00:34:04Birds?
00:34:05Worm?
00:34:06What have they to do with this?
00:34:07In every city there are roosts where birds of feather congregate.
00:34:12Oh, I see.
00:34:13You are right.
00:34:15And I know exactly where to look for them.
00:34:17Come with me, Monsieur Chan.
00:34:19What are you doing here?
00:34:21Your taxi is waiting, sir.
00:34:23Thank you so much.
00:34:45Why bother me?
00:34:46I haven't broken any air rate orders.
00:34:49Look at my curtains.
00:34:50They're closed like a cork in a bottle.
00:34:51Step aside, my friend.
00:35:01Mr. Chan, this is the last place I know where to look.
00:35:06If we don't find the ear, I am lost.
00:35:15Let's wait.
00:35:16That one is Guillaume the weasel from six generations of crooks.
00:35:21And Victor the jeep.
00:35:24His mother was guillotine.
00:35:27And Gaston the...
00:35:29Mr. Chan, what is it?
00:35:30Would be interested to learn history of two gentlemen playing cards.
00:35:38Ah, yes.
00:35:40The clean one is Gentleman Max.
00:35:42Jewelry thief and lady killer.
00:35:45The dirty one is Alex.
00:35:47Wait, Monsieur Chan.
00:35:49The fastidious one and the sloppy fellow.
00:35:52Voila, we have found them.
00:35:54Please.
00:35:55Patience, big sister to wisdom.
00:36:01Tociómer.
00:36:15Please.
00:36:15Toaji.
00:36:15Today is all laden sie Arc definitelyized me in no longer rights techniques.
00:36:16Is there something to improve the巴 ly to ceram Transport carnitled a rock malle to his hands?
00:36:17The airport in
00:36:17Yes, we are.
00:36:18No.
00:36:21It is so loud with me, my friend.
00:36:35What are you staring at?
00:36:37How can I keep my mind on the cards?
00:36:39Sorry to intrude.
00:36:41Is Burgundy a favorite drink?
00:36:44Stand up!
00:36:46Tell the gentleman.
00:36:48Sure, Burgundy is our drink.
00:36:50We can't afford any better.
00:36:51Excuse, please.
00:36:53Recent stain on scarf.
00:36:57Most expensive Napoleon brandy.
00:37:03Well, I never had a drink of it in my life.
00:37:06That soup!
00:37:07Now, look here. We have done nothing.
00:37:09We are minding our own business,
00:37:11having an honest game of cards.
00:37:13Most earnest.
00:37:15While Ace of Hearts play hooky from Patrick.
00:37:20So, that's why you have been winning all night.
00:37:23He framed me.
00:37:24I didn't have it.
00:37:25Well, I suppose you didn't have it
00:37:27when you were waiting in the cellar.
00:37:29Well, I suppose you didn't have it
00:37:29What's that apiece?
00:37:31Why, I, uh...
00:37:33I can tell you, my friend.
00:37:34It's the same cellar where you drank the cognac.
00:37:37Monsieur Petrov's cellar.
00:37:39You farthead.
00:37:41Take this!
00:37:45Silence! Silence!
00:37:52Nothing of the world unless I say it!
00:37:55Now back to your tables, all of you.
00:38:05What did you do with the loot?
00:38:06We gave it to Lola as soon as we came out of the house.
00:38:09Who is Lola, please?
00:38:10She's on lookout.
00:38:11Where is Lady now?
00:38:13At the station.
00:38:14To say goodbye to her sweetheart and his regiment.
00:38:17Never mind, Monsieur Chen. She cannot escape us.
00:38:20And now, which one of you fired the shot?
00:38:23Fire the shot?
00:38:25What shot?
00:38:26Oh, do not deny it.
00:38:27Which one of you murdered Petrov?
00:38:29What?
00:38:30Murder him?
00:38:31Why, we didn't even see him.
00:38:33Why, we wouldn't hurt a fly.
00:38:34We are just plain housebreakers.
00:38:36Now, now, look, sir.
00:38:38I'll tell the truth.
00:38:39We were hiding in the cellar, waiting for the house to quiet down.
00:38:43Then we, we sneak upstairs and sneak into the studies.
00:38:47Oh, just when we came in here, a clock started to strike midnight.
00:38:50It was funny.
00:38:51The, the lights were on and the safe was open.
00:38:53But there was anyone around, so, so we went to work.
00:38:56There wasn't much money, but there was a lot of paper.
00:38:59It looked like, uh, government security and some jewelry.
00:39:02And we got out almost before the clock had stopped striking.
00:39:04That's right.
00:39:05And we didn't see anybody.
00:39:07How could we shoot him?
00:39:08One moment, please.
00:39:10Someone have been here searching since we left.
00:39:12What?
00:39:13Observe.
00:39:14Door to safe now partly closed.
00:39:17Articles on desk in confusion.
00:39:21You're right.
00:39:23Who has been in here?
00:39:24No one, sir.
00:39:26I never left the house.
00:39:27Never the gendarme on guard outside.
00:39:29Then it was you.
00:39:30What were you after?
00:39:31But I give you my word.
00:39:32I know nothing about it.
00:39:33Maybe I do.
00:39:35There was a beautiful girl.
00:39:37Went in the front door just as we sneak out through the garden.
00:39:40Can you give description of lady, please?
00:39:42Well, it was pretty dark, but she was young and chic.
00:39:46And she has a good figure.
00:39:47No.
00:39:49She was skinny.
00:39:50With fat legs.
00:39:55Silence!
00:39:57She's young.
00:39:58She's skinny.
00:39:59She has a good figure.
00:40:00She has fat legs.
00:40:01But who was she?
00:40:02Excuse, please.
00:40:04With guard outside, perhaps lady may still be concealed in house.
00:40:09Would suggest thorough search.
00:40:11Correct.
00:40:13Keep an eye on these two.
00:40:14Yes, monsieur.
00:40:15Mr. Jan.
00:40:16Follow me.
00:40:21Stop.
00:40:22Halt.
00:40:24That was in the garden.
00:40:28What did you have done?
00:40:31Turn off the flashlight, please.
00:40:33A woman came out of the house and ran across the garden.
00:40:36I ordered her to stop, then fired into the air to frighten her, but she kept on running.
00:40:40Well, what are you standing here for?
00:40:42Find her.
00:40:42Bring her back.
00:40:44And now, my friend, who was the woman?
00:40:46And what were you two looking for?
00:40:49But I've already told you that...
00:40:50Excuse me, please.
00:40:51Have knowledge of ladies who enjoy master's hospitality?
00:40:55Not much, sir.
00:40:56Monsieur Petrov was very discreet.
00:40:58No matter how discreet, he was a bachelor.
00:41:00Eh?
00:41:00He would have his little book.
00:41:02Oh, yes, of course, sir.
00:41:03It's on his desk.
00:41:05I thought so.
00:41:05I have one, too.
00:41:07Get it.
00:41:11Was it a woman?
00:41:13Mm-hmm.
00:41:13You see, we told you the truth.
00:41:15How unusual.
00:41:15Take some to head croatants.
00:41:20Agnès, Adele, Berbette, Blanche, Celeste.
00:41:24And with telephone numbers.
00:41:27Oh, what a loss Monsieur Petrov will be to Paris.
00:41:30Quite evident sugar daddy attract many butterflies.
00:41:34Sugar daddy?
00:41:36Oh, that is very good.
00:41:38Well, where's the woman?
00:41:40She's keeping the dark, Monsieur.
00:41:42Shall I send out an alarm?
00:41:43Yes, and I want you also to send out an alarm for every woman in this book.
00:41:46I will question them all.
00:41:49Personally.
00:41:50May I have it, Monsieur Chen?
00:41:51One moment, please.
00:41:53Last entry in book, very interesting.
00:41:56Hotel des Voyageurs.
00:41:58But there is no name with it.
00:42:01That is the place where we trace the girl my papa was looking for.
00:42:04Most strange, that random trail find by path to Mr. Petrov's notebook.
00:42:09There is something behind it.
00:42:11Let us go, Monsieur Chen.
00:42:13And see that you don't leave the house.
00:42:15The gendarme has orders to shoot.
00:42:23I would suggest before leaving house you order all telephone call relayed to police headquarters.
00:42:29Ah, yes.
00:42:30In and out of the house.
00:42:32Telephone the operator.
00:42:34And now Monsieur Chen.
00:42:35Hotel des Voyageurs.
00:42:52Oh, Tony.
00:42:53Where have you been?
00:42:53I had to get a breath of air.
00:42:55I know, darling.
00:42:56But you shouldn't have.
00:42:57The police might have recognized you.
00:42:58Don't worry.
00:42:58Nobody saw me.
00:42:59Did you get the passport?
00:43:00Yes.
00:43:01It's right here.
00:43:04Everything will be all right now.
00:43:05What did you pay for it?
00:43:0710,000 francs.
00:43:09Where did you get all that money?
00:43:11Oh, on my rings and bracelets.
00:43:13The pawn shops are still open in Montmartre.
00:43:15They gave you 10,000 francs for $1,000?
00:43:17Those?
00:43:18Well, I had some that I borrowed.
00:43:22Oh, Marie.
00:43:24You've been so wonderful.
00:43:26I don't know what to say.
00:43:28Oh, Tony, let's get out of this awful place.
00:43:30Can't be too soon for me.
00:43:31We'll go to Sherbrooke tonight.
00:43:32There'll be less chance of the police recognizing you in the darkness.
00:43:35And you can get aboard the boat early in the morning.
00:43:37I hate leaving you.
00:43:39Well, it'll only be for a little while.
00:43:43Here, sign your passport.
00:43:46And remember, your name's Castillo.
00:43:48Now, you mustn't let them trip you up on it.
00:43:55Tony, I feel as though the whole world has been lifted off my shoulders.
00:43:59Hurry up and pay the bill, and I'll get a taxi.
00:44:00Right.
00:44:07Checking out?
00:44:08No.
00:44:09Did you two have a fight?
00:44:11How much do I owe you?
00:44:12No.
00:44:12Hmm.
00:44:13Counting tonight, it's 45 francs.
00:44:15And you must sign the register.
00:44:20Now, madame.
00:44:21It is you.
00:44:22Back again.
00:44:23Baptiste!
00:44:24Wait, woman.
00:44:25This time I have with me a badge.
00:44:27Regarde.
00:44:29Voila!
00:44:30Big hippopotamus!
00:44:32What do you want with me?
00:44:34I am a poor widow.
00:44:35I own a decent house.
00:44:37I want to see your register.
00:44:38And if that better be in order.
00:44:40Monsieur.
00:44:40Monsieur.
00:44:41There is your change.
00:44:43Allow me.
00:44:45You see?
00:44:46I am an honest woman.
00:44:49You are leaving to join regiment?
00:44:51No.
00:44:51I'm a foreigner.
00:44:52I'm getting out of Paris.
00:44:53Tony, I have the taxi.
00:44:55It's...
00:44:56Monsieur Chen.
00:44:57There she is.
00:44:58The girl we are looking for.
00:44:59What do you want her for?
00:45:00We want her for...
00:45:03What do we want her for, Monsieur Chen?
00:45:06Would like to ask you questions, if lady would be kind enough to answer.
00:45:11Why, certainly.
00:45:12Steamship ticket purchased earlier in evening was for sir or this gentleman?
00:45:17It was for me.
00:45:19Most strange to be leaving now for boat which does not sail until noon.
00:45:25Well, I...
00:45:26May I see passport, please?
00:45:36Antonio Castillo.
00:45:39Bogota, Colombia.
00:45:42Yes.
00:45:43He's a coffee planter.
00:45:44Going home by way of the canal.
00:45:46I've visited Bogota many times.
00:45:49View of city most impressive as steamship comes up large river.
00:45:54Yes.
00:45:55What is name of river cannot recollect.
00:46:00Do you mean the Colombia river?
00:46:02Of course.
00:46:03Everyone knows that.
00:46:04But why ask about scenery now?
00:46:06Because Bogota is inland city, not reached by steamship and has no large river.
00:46:13What do you mean by saying there is a river where there is no river?
00:46:18Most evident young gentleman quite unfamiliar with country claimed as birthplace.
00:46:23Then your passport is false.
00:46:25Do you know what that means?
00:46:26He had nothing to do with it.
00:46:27I got the passport.
00:46:28I can explain if you'll listen.
00:46:30Interruption, please.
00:46:31More important young gentleman, explain this signature.
00:46:35Handwriting strangely resembles that untreatening letter sent to Mr. Petrov.
00:46:40Tony Madero.
00:46:41So you are the embezzler.
00:46:43No, he isn't a thief.
00:46:44Petrov made those charges just to get rid of him.
00:46:46Because I objected to the attention he was paying my wife.
00:46:48We had a quarrel and...
00:46:51Continue, please.
00:46:53Well, I warned him.
00:46:54If he didn't leave her alone, I'd expose his undercover dealings with foreign governments.
00:46:57Then he'd frame me on a charge of embezzlement.
00:46:59So that was it.
00:47:00And for revenge, you went to his house tonight to settle your score with him.
00:47:04No, he didn't.
00:47:05I didn't leave this hotel room for two days except to...
00:47:07Don't believe him, gentleman.
00:47:08He did go out tonight.
00:47:09Well, he only went out for a walk.
00:47:12He...
00:47:12He didn't go to Petrov's.
00:47:13He couldn't have.
00:47:14How do you know?
00:47:15Well, I was here.
00:47:16He wasn't gone long enough.
00:47:17She's lying.
00:47:18She was out, too.
00:47:19So, and where had you gone?
00:47:20To Petrov's.
00:47:21That isn't true.
00:47:22Don't contradict the law.
00:47:23She was seen going in there tonight.
00:47:25What do you mean?
00:47:25Well, you should know, my friend, when your wife visits another man.
00:47:36Tony!
00:47:46You're not here.
00:47:46For assaulting an apple, sir.
00:47:47You'll get five years.
00:47:48The rest goes too.
00:47:49Take them away.
00:47:50Hello.
00:47:51Salty.
00:47:56Oh, you know, Monsieur Champ.
00:47:58Ha!
00:47:58I only said what I said in order to get him to confess.
00:48:01And look what I got.
00:48:03As number two son would say, you ask for it.
00:48:06Hm?
00:48:07Well, you must admit the case is salivated.
00:48:09in exactly two hours and 26 minutes.
00:48:12A record and a feather in my hat.
00:48:15Before inserting feather,
00:48:17please consider possibility that Mr. Petroff
00:48:19not anxious to have police capture Mr. Medeiro.
00:48:23What do you mean?
00:48:24This address in Petroff's confidential notebook,
00:48:28yet he not advised police of same.
00:48:31Hello?
00:48:32There is something funny about that.
00:48:35Someone wants to speak with Marcel Spivak.
00:48:37I will take it, thank you.
00:48:40Hello, what is it?
00:48:44Hello, I can't hear it.
00:48:45Please take a minute.
00:48:48Hello. Oh, Monsieur, they are here.
00:48:50I can't hear anything.
00:48:54After all the trouble we took to find them,
00:48:56who are here?
00:48:57The women from Petroff's book.
00:48:59Oh, the women.
00:49:01I don't need them anymore. Dismiss them.
00:49:02After all the trouble we took to find them?
00:49:05Yes, dismiss them, dismiss them.
00:49:07Oh, yes, dismiss them.
00:49:08Oh, yes, dismiss them.
00:49:10Oh, yes, dismiss them.
00:49:10Please, ladies, please.
00:49:12Now, I am terribly sorry, but it was all a mistake.
00:49:15A mistake?
00:49:17Oh, no.
00:49:18Oh, yes, dismiss them.
00:49:20As for you two, I will settle with you later
00:49:23for concealing a fugitive.
00:49:24Monsieur Chan?
00:49:26Monsieur Chan?
00:49:29Where did he go?
00:49:31Monsieur Chan?
00:49:35Oh, anyway, we were lucky he did not find out that fellow
00:49:38wasn't registered.
00:49:41Oh, Monsieur, please.
00:49:43I did not know he was still here.
00:49:45Oh, don't be hard on me.
00:49:46I am only a poor woman who...
00:49:48Well, overlook indiscretion if you will show me the room
00:49:51occupied by Mr. Medeiro.
00:49:53Oh, certainly, yes.
00:49:54Come with me.
00:49:56Uh, on the second floor.
00:49:58Watch your steps.
00:49:59Be careful.
00:50:00My husband died of enjoying my victories.
00:50:03You know, smoked himself to death.
00:50:06And only 46 years old.
00:50:07And now I have to do all the work.
00:50:09And, you know, I have to go up and down the stairs.
00:50:11Excuse, please.
00:50:11Would know if either lady or gentleman
00:50:13make telephone call to Mr. Petro?
00:50:16No, they did not use the phone.
00:50:18Oh, I would know if they did.
00:50:19I always listen.
00:50:23Would also know if locksmiths were summoned here today?
00:50:27Locksmiths?
00:50:28No.
00:50:29What for?
00:50:30All they had were their few suitcases and no trunks.
00:50:33Thank you so much.
00:51:07Who is it?
00:51:08Sorry to disturb.
00:51:09Must see you at once on urgent business.
00:51:13What business?
00:51:15Concerning lady who was here tonight, Madame Medeiro.
00:51:26Come in. Come in so I can turn on the light.
00:51:34Oh, I seen you before.
00:51:37Yes, when you sell lady ticket at steamship office.
00:51:40Oh, that's right.
00:51:41Well, I got no more tickets if that's what you want.
00:51:45Visit concerns some work you do for lady.
00:51:50Work?
00:51:51Oh, yes. I make her a key.
00:51:54Was key for front door of house?
00:51:57No, it was for a trunk.
00:52:00Oh.
00:52:03For locksmith you have oddly assorted equipment.
00:52:08What are you looking for?
00:52:10Come out with it.
00:52:11Seek information regarding passport you supply for lady's husband.
00:52:15Passport?
00:52:16Did she tell you that?
00:52:18No, but nitric acid used in making printing plates...
00:52:22...and engraving press.
00:52:25Ah!
00:52:26Ah!
00:52:28Ah!
00:52:28Ah!
00:52:28Ah ah!
00:52:30Ah!
00:52:38One Loulou police.
00:52:48So, you're letting your light shine through your curtains again.
00:52:52Do you think the orders are forever run in Paris but you?
00:52:54Monsieur, it was unintentional.
00:52:56That's what you said before.
00:53:03Say, what is the matter in there?
00:53:07He's an old friend. He drank too much wine. You know how it is.
00:53:12We were sitting up together talking about will there be a war.
00:53:15I'm an old soldier. Give me another chance, will you?
00:53:18I'll watch the lights.
00:53:21All right, now. See that you do or you'll go to jail.
00:53:25This is the last time I'll tell you.
00:53:27Oh, thank you. Thank you, Monsieur.
00:53:36See what else he has on him.
00:53:44Someone is calling the Petrov number.
00:53:46Well, you know the police order. Connect them with the Department of Investigation.
00:53:50Why are you trying to make us admit we were at Petrov's house tonight?
00:53:52We weren't there no matter what you tried to prove.
00:53:54You don't believe us. Bring Petrov here and let him face us.
00:53:57Bring him here.
00:53:59Of course.
00:54:01Hello?
00:54:02What?
00:54:05Someone is calling Petrov's house.
00:54:07Oh, yes. Put them on.
00:54:09Now we will get somewhere.
00:54:12Uh, hello? Monsieur Petrov cannot come to the phone.
00:54:16This is the butler speaking.
00:54:18Will you leave a message?
00:54:20Just tell him to be careful.
00:54:22The police are shaking up on Madeira's wife.
00:54:25Hello?
00:54:26Hello?
00:54:27Have that cold place.
00:54:28Yes, sir.
00:54:36I won't give you much longer to tell me why you are here.
00:54:42Confucius has said a wise man question himself, a fool others.
00:54:49Perhaps there is some other way to get it out of you.
00:54:52That in those courts.
00:55:04Oh, you know a lot about this acid.
00:55:07Did you ever have a taste of it?
00:55:09Acid, very poor, oil to loosen stubborn tongue.
00:55:13Oh, we see about that.
00:55:18Regardez!
00:55:25Open up! It's the police!
00:55:33Put on the lighter! What is this?
00:55:35Hurry, please.
00:55:36Apprehend men who escape out back.
00:55:41What kept you?
00:55:42Do you realize I have only two hours left until sailing time?
00:55:45The clearest papers weren't at Petrov's.
00:55:47Bell asked you.
00:55:47He tricked you again.
00:55:49Tomorrow the French will discover my cargo and I'll be.
00:55:51You'll be.
00:55:52What do you think will happen to me?
00:55:55You go to the airport.
00:55:56Have the plane ready.
00:55:57If I can get there in an hour,
00:55:59we can still make sure we're gonna get the cargo out.
00:56:05Once again, madame.
00:56:06How much did you pay for the passport?
00:56:08She's already told you.
00:56:09Ten thousand francs.
00:56:10Why do you ask the same things over and over again?
00:56:13There.
00:56:16What is this?
00:56:18He had his baguettes packed and was trying to escape.
00:56:20I wasn't trying to escape.
00:56:22I had already given Monsieur Petrov notice that I was leaving his service.
00:56:25Besides, I could see no...
00:56:26And why was it so important that you had to leave in the middle of the night?
00:56:31Well, I... I...
00:56:34Don't push!
00:56:36I've been arrested before.
00:56:38Lola!
00:56:39Lola!
00:56:40Oh!
00:56:41The girlfriend who played look out for you.
00:56:43You're a fine couple of imbecile.
00:56:46Lola!
00:56:47Silence!
00:56:48Silence!
00:56:49Where's the loot?
00:56:50Here.
00:56:51Government bonds, jewelry, and six thousand francs.
00:56:54Six thousand?
00:56:55There was fifteen!
00:56:56Search her!
00:56:56Hello.
00:56:57What?
00:56:58Did you expect my Henri to go to the war without a soup?
00:57:00Henri!
00:57:01Who are you?
00:57:03Stop it!
00:57:04Stop it!
00:57:05Stop it!
00:57:05Stop it!
00:57:06It is impossible.
00:57:13Another one?
00:57:14What's this all about?
00:57:15Why was I brought here?
00:57:16Why were you brought here?
00:57:18Who are you?
00:57:18My name's Bolescu.
00:57:20Bolescu?
00:57:22Bolescu.
00:57:26Yes, Bolescu.
00:57:28And I demand to see the prefect at once.
00:57:30I want to see him, too.
00:57:31Where is he?
00:57:32Where is he?
00:57:33Where is he?
00:57:33Where is he?
00:57:34I wish I knew.
00:57:36I wish he was here.
00:57:37I wish someone was here.
00:57:41Have you found Monsieur Chan?
00:57:44Present.
00:57:47Monsieur Chan!
00:57:48Monsieur Chan, where have you been?
00:57:50What happened?
00:57:51I've been quite busy.
00:57:58Here's one who furnished Madame Medeiro with false passport.
00:58:02Oh-ho!
00:58:03So we now have them all.
00:58:06Everyone.
00:58:07You see, Monsieur Chan, I too have been busy.
00:58:10Illustrious parent will be very proud.
00:58:14Most interesting assembly.
00:58:17See here, you have no right to hold me without a formal complaint.
00:58:20Excuse, please.
00:58:22Camellia in Buttonhole tells me gentleman's name is Bolescu.
00:58:26Why, yes.
00:58:26He is Monsieur Petrov's business associate.
00:58:29Flower you now wear quite fresh.
00:58:33Well, what about it?
00:58:34You wear another flower earlier this evening when you visit Mr. Petrov's house.
00:58:40Why, yes.
00:58:41I...
00:58:41I lost that one somewhere.
00:58:43Say, I know these fellow.
00:58:46I saw him coming out of Petrov's house while I was waiting for Max and Alex.
00:58:49I remember this ring was shining in the dark.
00:58:52Aha!
00:58:53That proves it.
00:58:54You are there tonight.
00:58:55Why should I deny it?
00:58:56I went there on business at about 11.30.
00:58:58What time you finish business, please?
00:59:01Around midnight.
00:59:02Yes, it was.
00:59:03The chimes had just struck as I was leaving in a taxi.
00:59:05Same taxi you arrive in?
00:59:07No.
00:59:08It was one that brought another fellow who got there about five minutes before these men came out.
00:59:13Another one?
00:59:14Who was that?
00:59:16I don't know.
00:59:17He went around the side of the house.
00:59:19And the taxi cab driver stayed there looking for something.
00:59:21That's right.
00:59:22I remember he told me that.
00:59:24Can I identify first visitor among people in this room?
00:59:42What are you trying to do?
00:59:44Make a stool pigeon out of me?
00:59:45I don't squeal to cops.
00:59:47You don't have to, little one.
00:59:48You have told me enough.
00:59:49Now, my friend, it is as I thought.
00:59:54You knew your wife was going to Petrov's.
00:59:56You are jealous.
00:59:57You followed her there.
00:59:58No, he didn't.
00:59:59One moment, please.
01:00:02After Mr. Santel gave you passport, you returned directly to hotel?
01:00:07Why, yes.
01:00:08When did Lady leave your shop?
01:00:10Which time?
01:00:11She was there twice.
01:00:12Twice?
01:00:13He, he didn't have the passport ready the first time.
01:00:16It was ready, all right.
01:00:17But when she came the first time, she had only 10,000 francs.
01:00:20Passport cost more than that?
01:00:22Sure it did.
01:00:23You told me you paid only 10,000 for it.
01:00:25She paid 50,000.
01:00:27Petrov told me to boost the price.
01:00:29What is Petrov's interest in passport?
01:00:33You want to make her come to him for the money.
01:00:36He's lying.
01:00:36My wife wouldn't go to Petrov.
01:00:38I didn't go there.
01:00:39I wouldn't ask him for anything.
01:00:40He was the lowest...
01:00:41Please.
01:00:43Would repeat last sentence?
01:00:45I said he was...
01:00:46Was?
01:00:47How do you know Mr. Petrov dead?
01:00:50No one has told you?
01:00:52Dead?
01:00:53Petrov?
01:00:57Well, madame?
01:00:59Please.
01:01:00Truth is only path out of Tangled Web.
01:01:04Well, I did go there.
01:01:06Marie.
01:01:08He gave me the money, but he told me he knew where to go.
01:01:10Tony was hiding.
01:01:11And unless I came back to him tonight, he'd turn my husband over to the police.
01:01:15And you returned shortly after midnight?
01:01:17Yes.
01:01:18But not as he expected.
01:01:20I had a revolver and I...
01:01:21And you killed him?
01:01:23No.
01:01:24She didn't, sir.
01:01:26What?
01:01:27She couldn't have.
01:01:29I saw her come into the house after I discovered my master dead.
01:01:34Explain, please.
01:01:35I was just about to call the police when I heard the front door open.
01:01:39I was afraid it might be the murderer, so I drew back to watch.
01:01:43Madame Madero came in.
01:01:44When she saw Mr. Petrov's body, she ran away in terror.
01:01:48What was reason for withholding information?
01:01:51I didn't wish to involve her because I knew she was innocent.
01:01:54Oh, very chivalrous of you, monsieur. Very.
01:01:57But why were you trying to escape?
01:01:59I was not escaping.
01:02:01I had a disagreement with my master...
01:02:03Uh-huh. You had a quarrel.
01:02:05He made some insulting remarks about our country.
01:02:08I resented them because I had good reason to believe that he and Mr. Belescue...
01:02:12were actively engaged in aiding our enemies.
01:02:14I told you that.
01:02:16Those accusations are ridiculous.
01:02:17Our business was always legitimate.
01:02:19What was nature of business which require midnight visit, please?
01:02:24It was a shipment of perishable fruit.
01:02:26It had to leave tonight because if war were declared, it would be kept in port.
01:02:29And Petrov would lose the entire cargo.
01:02:31And you were not part owner of Sam?
01:02:33No. I arranged for the cargo on a commission basis.
01:02:36Petrov paid me a hundred thousand francs.
01:02:38Why, I have the mon...
01:02:40You were about to offer evidence of money?
01:02:43Now, just a minute. What right is it?
01:02:45Your wallet, monsieur.
01:02:55I had most of that money with me before I went to Petrov's.
01:03:03Four hundred thousand francs.
01:03:05Say, did I tell you the safe was open before we got to it?
01:03:08And he's the fellow that drove it before we did.
01:03:11I won't stand for this.
01:03:12Now I see it all.
01:03:20You're not.
01:03:21Arrow planes.
01:03:22They are here.
01:03:23Gas masks.
01:03:24Where are the gas masks?
01:03:26Turn out the lights.
01:03:41No need for excitement.
01:03:43Merely patrol a French army plane.
01:03:46All right.
01:03:48Put on lights, please.
01:03:49Put on lights.
01:03:52Put on lights.
01:03:54Put on lights.
01:03:56False alarm.
01:03:58French army planes.
01:04:07Well, there is nothing like being prepared, monsieur Chen.
01:04:13Where is Mr. Belescu?
01:04:16Belescu?
01:04:18Belescu?
01:04:20Belescu?
01:04:21He's gone!
01:04:22Escape!
01:04:23After him!
01:04:25Catch him!
01:04:26Put him behind bars!
01:04:28Everyone!
01:04:29Let not another one escape!
01:04:31One more man.
01:04:35400,000 francs, please.
01:04:42He's a magician.
01:04:45Hello.
01:04:46Send out an alarm.
01:04:47His name is Belescu.
01:04:48Cover every street in the neighborhood.
01:04:50Use every man you can spare.
01:04:52How can I explain to my papa that the murderer slipped through my fingers?
01:04:57Maybe that is he now.
01:04:59What can I say?
01:04:59To describe bitter medicine will not improve its flavor.
01:05:05Oh, you talk to him for me, please.
01:05:10Hello?
01:05:12One moment.
01:05:14It is report on call Petrov making when shot.
01:05:18Continue, please.
01:05:20He was dictating a telegram.
01:05:22I'll repeat it.
01:05:24Medusa, Cherbourg.
01:05:26Cargo must leave tonight before possible embargo.
01:05:29Papers are cured from Bolescu.
01:05:32I'm sending them immediately by.
01:05:34That's where the message was interrupted.
01:05:36Have record of time when message sent?
01:05:39It is stamped six minutes past twelve.
01:05:43Thank you so much.
01:05:45Six minutes after twelve?
01:05:48But everyone with questions says they left at the stroke of midnight.
01:05:50I never saw so many Cinderella's.
01:05:53One of them lied.
01:05:54Quite correct.
01:05:55Person interested in clearance papers.
01:05:58Clearance papers?
01:06:00But why should anyone want to commit murder over a boatload of fruit?
01:06:04Fear of embargo mentioned in message would seem to indicate cover up for more deadly cargo.
01:06:12Oh, then Madero and the butler were right.
01:06:16It's munitions.
01:06:17That's what it is.
01:06:18To be used against our own soldiers.
01:06:20We have uncovered the greatest spy ring in France.
01:06:24We are heroes.
01:06:25We will get the Croix de Guerre.
01:06:27With bombs.
01:06:29Come on, Monsieur Chan.
01:06:30Let us go.
01:06:31Where?
01:06:36I don't know.
01:06:37Then, before pinning medal on self, would suggest you notify authorities to hold ship.
01:06:44Right.
01:07:02Charlotte, what are you doing here?
01:07:04What were you looking for?
01:07:05You didn't give the Medusa's papers to Petrov.
01:07:07Yes, I did.
01:07:08If you didn't get them, he double-crossed you.
01:07:09He had them.
01:07:10He...
01:07:11So that's why you killed him.
01:07:13Then you know he's dead.
01:07:15I didn't, until they took me to the prefect's office.
01:07:17But I gave him the slip.
01:07:18Came up the back stairs to a...
01:07:19That looks like you're innocent, doesn't it?
01:07:21What are you driving at?
01:07:22I can guess what happened between you and Petrov.
01:07:25You're not going to put me on the spot for murder.
01:07:27I'll tell the police everything.
01:07:30But, gentlemen, Monsieur Benescu has not been in all evening.
01:07:34That came from his room.
01:07:36Come on, open up.
01:07:43Guard door.
01:07:46What happened?
01:07:47Charlotte Ronell shot me.
01:07:49That way.
01:07:50Get her.
01:07:51Who is the lady?
01:07:52Foreign agent.
01:07:54She and Petrov are working together.
01:07:56Shipping munitions.
01:08:01Did you see a woman come out the door?
01:08:03Why, yes.
01:08:04She was beautiful.
01:08:06Which way did she go?
01:08:07She went down the elevator.
01:08:12Mr. John, the woman is escaping in the elevator.
01:08:14Come.
01:08:15Haste, not urgent.
01:08:16Have gentlemen removed the hospital.
01:08:18Excuse me.
01:08:20Excuse me.
01:08:20Down the stairs.
01:08:20I'm going down the stairs.
01:08:21I'll go.
01:08:21I'll go ahead and get her.
01:08:24Look.
01:08:24I'll go ahead and get her.
01:08:24I'll go ahead and get her.
01:08:37Look.
01:08:38Look.
01:08:40I'll go ahead and get her.
01:08:41That's your shot.
01:08:43Look.
01:08:52Come on.
01:08:53Step right here.
01:09:17Fester! Fester! We must catch her!
01:09:19Fester, we must catch her!
01:09:20Mr. Andourier, 30 km! Now!
01:09:22Wasn't trying a 20-foot catcher!
01:09:24Oh, monsieur, je ne peux pas!
01:09:25La voiture va pas plus vite, voyons!
01:09:26Un mal-bête idiot!
01:09:27Vous ne savez pas qui elle est?
01:09:29Non, je ne suis pas à la...
01:09:32Il est la police, moi!
01:09:34Je vous ferai arrêter, Pormelis!
01:09:36Very difficult to guide car forward
01:09:38while looking backward.
01:09:40Ha, ha! Je comprends!
01:09:42Taxi driver!
01:09:54La voiture !
01:09:55Yourortunes?
01:09:55Let pars!
01:10:03Did you get the real 911?
01:10:05No, but the police are coming!
01:10:07Come on!
01:10:08Check for the border!
01:10:19Stop that plane!
01:10:20Go back!
01:10:25You're heading for that building!
01:10:39You're heading for that building!
01:10:44And now that the Petrov case is finally closed, I should like to propose a toast in coffee to our
01:10:50young friends.
01:10:51May they have all the happiness that they deserve.
01:10:53Ah, yes.
01:10:54Good luck, yes.
01:10:54Good luck.
01:10:56And to the man who uncovered one of the most dangerous spirings that ever threatened the safety of France, Charlie
01:11:02Chap.
01:11:03Ah, thank you. Thank you so much.
01:11:06Quite true, spirings brought to life, but murderer of Petrov not yet uncovered.
01:11:12Not yet.
01:11:14You mean we have to start the whole case all over again?
01:11:16Well, if it wasn't Charlotte Roenelle, who was it?
01:11:20May I have missing clearance papers, please?
01:11:23Antoine?
01:11:24What?
01:11:24What did he have to do with it?
01:11:25Please.
01:11:36Charlie, are you accusing him of Petrov's murder?
01:11:39In humble opinion, murder is harsh word for act committed in defense of country.
01:11:44Then you knew all the time, sir.
01:11:46Yes.
01:11:47For a moment, Mr. Bolescu said he saw a taxi driver searching for something in the street.
01:11:52I knew it was coin which I found in your trouser cup, indicating you were a person who arrived in
01:11:58taxi when Mr. Bolescu was still in house.
01:12:02All right, Antoine. Come on. Out with it.
01:12:04Yes, sir.
01:12:05I had just come in the back way when I overheard Mr. Bolescu in a violent quarrel with Mr. Petrov.
01:12:10I started for my quarters, but Mr. Bolescu's next word stopped me.
01:12:15He said that getting clearance papers for a shipload of ammunition on the eve of a possible war should be
01:12:20worth more than a hundred thousand francs.
01:12:22And that unless Mr. Petrov paid, the Medusa would not leave port.
01:12:28Mr. Bolescu got his money and left.
01:12:31Go on, please.
01:12:32Gentlemen, only half an hour before, I'd seen my son off to the front.
01:12:37When I heard Mr. Petrov phoning the message that would send ammunition to an enemy who would use it against
01:12:42our boys, perhaps my own son, I lost my head.
01:12:47I ran in and grabbed the clearance papers.
01:12:49He dropped the phone and reached for a pistol in his desk.
01:12:52I seized his wrist and in the struggle I...
01:12:55I shot him.
01:12:57Are you not come at once to police?
01:12:59I was afraid they wouldn't believe me.
01:13:01But why not?
01:13:02Earlier in the evening, I had brought you Mr. Medeiro's threatening letter.
01:13:06After Mr. Chan discovered I had opened it, I felt that they would regard me as a suspicious person and...
01:13:11Just a minute.
01:13:12Do you realize that all this would be used against you at the trial?
01:13:15Yes, Monsieur.
01:13:16I've faced death before.
01:13:18And you'll face it again.
01:13:19It is the law.
01:13:21But have you ever faced a general pinning a quad de guerre on your chest and kissing you on both
01:13:25cheeks?
01:13:28Monsieur Romain.
01:13:29Yes.
01:13:31From the premier's office special.
01:13:33Mm-hmm.
01:13:39This is good news, friends.
01:13:40There will be no war.
01:13:42No war?
01:13:44My boy will come back.
01:13:46Good.
01:13:47No more gas masks.
01:13:48The premier and the British Prime Minister have been invited to Munich for a conference.
01:13:55Wise man has said, beware of spider who invite fly into parlor.
01:14:11David Luccailler.
01:14:11If you ever have waited to pay, could you try to comeос?
01:14:11Okay.
01:14:30First��은ver.
01:14:30In fact, we've done great amiss.
01:14:31You know what came to me?
01:14:31You have corre zweite, quick dude.
01:14:31I can't hold any wine.
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