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While visiting the circus with his family, a Chinese man called Charlie Chan is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate a series of threatening letters that he's received.
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00:01:00Ladies and gentlemen, the biggest aggregation of human curiosities ever assembled under one tent.
00:01:06You see Madame Beardo and Ganger the snake charmer, handing the biggest and the most dangerous cobra in captivity.
00:01:14Toy, the little lady who has tied herself into knots in every country in the world.
00:01:19A sensation, folks, a sensation.
00:01:21Colonel Jim and Lady Tiny, the biggest little people on earth are, folks.
00:01:25You can't afford to miss it. Think of it. For the small sum of 25 cents, one quarter of a
00:01:30dollar, you're going to see the greatest show on earth.
00:01:32Come on, let's...
00:01:35Everyone, the line forms on the left. Come on, folks.
00:01:37Do I have to beg you to see the greatest show on earth for a quarter?
00:01:40Tickets, please. Tickets. One at a time. Go crowd. There's many room for all.
00:01:44Hey. Hey. Tickets. Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen.
00:01:57Including humble self.
00:02:02Hassle.
00:02:04Thank you so much.
00:02:17Ladies and gentlemen, give me your attention, please.
00:02:21Right here in front of this platform.
00:02:23You will next be entertained right here.
00:02:25I will now introduce to you, ladies and gentlemen, the biggest little artist with any circus on the face of
00:02:32the earth.
00:02:33They have appeared before all of the crowned heads of the world.
00:02:42Colonel Tim, 42 inches small, and Lady Tiny, 2 inches smaller.
00:02:51They will now entertain you.
00:02:55Let's go.
00:02:56Let's go.
00:03:26Let's go.
00:03:58Let's go.
00:04:41Hey, Mike, did a Chinese gentleman just come in here?
00:04:43You mean the guy with his own sideshow?
00:04:45He's right over there, boss.
00:04:46And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will introduce Gangor, the Hindu snake jammer who fearlessly
00:04:53handles the most poisonous reptiles, Gangor.
00:04:57Are you Mr. Chan?
00:05:00Humbly admit, identity.
00:05:03You, Mr. Kinney, who extend most generous invitation to circus?
00:05:08Yes, I saw in the morning paper you were in town.
00:05:10I wanted you to be my guest.
00:05:11Very kind.
00:05:13Free ticket to circus like gold ring on merry-go-round.
00:05:18Make enjoyment double.
00:05:21Oh, pleased to meet Honorable White.
00:05:25And latest blessed event.
00:05:29Glad to know you, Mr. Chan.
00:05:31Happy to announce, have taken whole full house for vacation.
00:05:34That's fine.
00:05:37A multitudinous family.
00:05:39Very interested in little people.
00:05:42Well, I'll introduce you.
00:05:44Come over here, you two peanuts.
00:05:47This is Tim and Mrs. Tim, the biggest little runts on earth.
00:05:51Size of package does not indicate quality within.
00:05:56We've often seen your pictures in the papers, Mr. Chan.
00:05:59Yes, and we've read about every case you've worked on.
00:06:02Have a cigar.
00:06:04Do not indulge.
00:06:05Oh, I won't.
00:06:06Have a peppermint stick?
00:06:08You also?
00:06:10May I have your autograph, Mr. Chan, please?
00:06:13It's a very great pleasure.
00:06:15Hold, please.
00:06:18And now, ladies and gentlemen, right this way, right this way, I will introduce to you
00:06:24Sutoi, that beautiful little flower of the Orient.
00:06:28She ties herself in a thousand knots.
00:06:30Watch her, ladies and gentlemen, the human puzzle, Sutoi.
00:06:37Here.
00:06:38Hey!
00:06:53Good-bye, Mr. Chan.
00:06:55Good-bye.
00:06:56Come to the park.
00:06:56See us again.
00:06:58Bye, gentlemen.
00:07:00See you again.
00:07:05See you again.
00:07:13I'll wait until I'm good and ready.
00:07:19I don't want to impose on you, Mr. Chan, but when I sent you the invitation to come here
00:07:22tonight, there was little matter I wanted to get your advice about.
00:07:25Excuse, please.
00:07:27They've promised wife not to let anything interfere with family vacation.
00:07:31It'll only take a few minutes and be doing me a great favor.
00:07:34Can take matter up now?
00:07:36Well, uh, I've been getting a lot of threatening letters, Andy.
00:07:41They're all unsigned and they arrive very mysterious.
00:07:44Now, frankly, I'm a bit worried.
00:07:46If you'll notice, they're all, uh...
00:07:49Oh, well, it's time for the show to start.
00:07:51I'll tell you what, Mr. Chan.
00:07:52If you wouldn't mind slipping out during the performance, I'll be at the business wagon in the back lot at
00:07:56nine o'clock.
00:07:57We'll be there.
00:07:57Thanks.
00:07:58You'd better gather your family together.
00:08:03I'd like to take you someplace where there's a snappy dance orchestra.
00:08:07Oh, boy, I'll bet you can shake a mean rumba.
00:08:10I'm shaking you right now.
00:08:12I told you the show leaves town tonight.
00:08:14Then how about tomorrow night?
00:08:15If it's not too far, I can run over to see you.
00:08:18Excuse?
00:08:21Pardon interruption, please.
00:08:22Oh, Pop, this is Sue Toy.
00:08:25Gee, you ought to see her do her stuff.
00:08:26So pleased.
00:08:28Hope romantic offspring has not tried to twist charming artists around finger.
00:08:33Oh, no, Mr. Chan.
00:08:35I had my fingers crossed.
00:08:37Wise precaution.
00:08:38To accept applesauce with large pinch of salt.
00:08:42Excuse, please.
00:08:45Show's starting.
00:08:46Where are brothers and sisters entrusted to your care?
00:08:50Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:08:58Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:04Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:09Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:10Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:10Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:10Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:11Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:12Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:12Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:12Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:13Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:14Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:17Oh, I've got that all fixed, Pop.
00:09:22All right, all right, Gary!
00:09:29Gaines.
00:09:33What's the take tonight?
00:09:362,680.
00:09:37Not so good.
00:09:38No. Business doesn't pick up.
00:09:41I'm afraid I won't be able to pay you those notes by the end of the season.
00:09:44Well, that's your worry.
00:09:45I know I'll do the best I can.
00:09:47I may have to ask you for an extension.
00:09:49I'll get this straight, Gaines.
00:09:50With me, a bargain is a bargain.
00:09:52If you can't meet your obligations, I'm taking over your half of the show.
00:09:55But good heavens, man.
00:09:56Every dollar I have in the world is tied up in this circus.
00:09:59You can't do anything.
00:10:00Oh, yes, I can. And another thing...
00:10:02Mr. Kenny, the ape's acting up again.
00:10:04Blake says it'll be dangerous to work him tonight.
00:10:06Well, why bother me about it?
00:10:07You're a head-hand, old man. Use the whip on him.
00:10:09Yeah? I did that once, and you know what it got me.
00:10:12If you ask me, Blake's using good sense.
00:10:14Nobody's asking you. I'll take care of the ape.
00:10:16You're making a mistake, Joe.
00:10:17You can't run a circus with a bullwhip.
00:10:19You look out for your end, Gaines. I'll take care of mine.
00:10:21You're a bad boy.
00:10:27Take care of mine.
00:10:33See you, boy.
00:10:41Quiet, Cesar.
00:10:42Steady, boy. Take it easy.
00:10:45Yeah. Quiet.
00:10:46Why don't you sing him to sleep, Blake? That's what's the matter with him. You're pampering.
00:10:50Well, he can't be handled tonight, Mr. Kenny.
00:10:52If he goes bad in the Big Ten, someone will get hurt.
00:10:55Even the ape knows you're yellow.
00:10:57We gotta show him who's boss.
00:11:06Hey, fire down! Don't you see you're only making him worse?
00:11:10Fire, Blake. Give me the key to that cage.
00:11:13That's okay with me.
00:11:15If I have to crawl to anyone like you, I don't want the job.
00:11:18I'll take that key.
00:11:31Get out of here! Get out of here!
00:11:33Wait a minute.
00:11:35Blake isn't going or anybody else.
00:11:37Get back to your work, Bill.
00:11:39You and I'll tend to this later.
00:11:47Lou, can I see you a minute?
00:11:49Yes. Come on in.
00:11:52What's the matter? Why aren't you working?
00:11:53Oh, I'm through. I've quit.
00:11:55What, again?
00:11:56Yeah, but this time it sticks, and I'm taking you with me.
00:11:58Oh, now, now. Tell me what it's all about.
00:12:01Oh, I'm sick of the whole rotten mess.
00:12:04Let's get away from here and live like regular people.
00:12:06I'll scrape up enough dough somehow.
00:12:08Oh, you wouldn't leave the circus for all the money in the world.
00:12:11You know you wouldn't.
00:12:12Oh, wouldn't I?
00:12:15Where's your sister?
00:12:17Oh, Marie's over at the wardrobe tent getting her costume fixed.
00:12:22Oh, so that's what it was.
00:12:24You had another argument with Kenny.
00:12:26Yeah, he's not going to boot me around like he does the animals.
00:12:32Marie.
00:12:34Oh, hello, dear.
00:12:37I'm sending your act on early tonight.
00:12:39Why? What's happened?
00:12:40Ah, scrap of Hal Blake. I fired him. The ape act isn't working.
00:12:43Oh, Joe, you're always getting into trouble with someone.
00:12:45Well, that's the only way to get things in this world. You've got to fight for them.
00:12:48No, it isn't. You only make people hate you.
00:12:50And I want people to like the man I'm going to marry.
00:12:53Here's your cape.
00:12:56Thanks, Nellie.
00:12:59There's your music, Q.
00:13:01Come on, Kate. Get going.
00:13:11What's the matter?
00:13:13Joe only comes around when Marie's here.
00:13:15Just to burn me up.
00:13:17I'm going to tell him so next time.
00:13:18That won't get you anywhere.
00:13:20If you were any kind of a brother, you wouldn't have let him treat me the way he has.
00:13:24I'm taking care of that in my own way.
00:13:26Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great privilege and honor to be able to introduce to you that peerless little
00:13:33aerial star, Miss Marie Norman.
00:13:40The only artiste in the world with any circus today doing a forward somersault from a flying trapeze and catching
00:13:48by her heel.
00:13:49Today, he will perform this death's defying feat without the aid of Annette.
00:13:55Marie Norman.
00:13:57Norman!
00:13:58Norman!
00:13:59Norman!
00:14:08Norman!
00:14:10Norman!
00:14:13Norman!
00:14:17Norman!
00:14:19Norman!
00:15:22Oh, oh, Pop, I was just looking for you.
00:15:27The following road map?
00:15:29I saw you leave and figured something was up.
00:15:32I wanted to be in on it.
00:15:34Curiosity responsible for Cat needing nine lives.
00:15:38You looking for somebody, Mr. Chen?
00:15:40An appointment here with Mr. Kinney, but find door locked.
00:15:43Well, this is Mr. Gaines, Mr. Kinney's partner.
00:15:47How do you do?
00:15:48Anything I can do for you?
00:15:49Hey, Pop, look, there's a light on the inside.
00:15:52There shouldn't be.
00:15:53I locked the wagon up myself over half an hour ago.
00:15:56Perhaps advisable to investigate.
00:15:59Have key to wagon?
00:16:00Yes, I have.
00:16:12It's bolted on the inside.
00:16:14Most peculiar.
00:16:16Door bolted on inside suggests someone there,
00:16:21but no answer to knock.
00:16:23There's one way to find out.
00:16:24Break the door in.
00:16:25That is necessary.
00:16:26I'll get a lockstep.
00:16:27One moment.
00:16:28More than one way to remove skin from Cat.
00:16:31Ventilator on roof open.
00:16:35Perhaps a little man can enter.
00:16:38Why, I couldn't get up there.
00:16:40Giant.
00:16:41Very good for first step.
00:16:42Sure.
00:16:45There you go.
00:16:59It'll be a long drop to the floor.
00:17:01May borrow walking stick?
00:17:03Why, sure.
00:17:05Jack, have no trouble sliding down beanstalk.
00:17:13Lift me up.
00:17:14I can't see.
00:17:15Why, certainly.
00:17:30Something's happened to Mr. Kenny.
00:17:32I'm off it all.
00:17:41Touch nothing, please.
00:17:43Towers, get the show, doctor.
00:17:46Too late.
00:17:47Mr. Kenny, dead.
00:17:50Dead?
00:17:51He must have been murdered.
00:17:53Neck broken.
00:17:56Strangled by very powerful hands.
00:18:09Dan, Dan Fowl.
00:18:11Ceaser's loose.
00:18:11Marty, get out.
00:18:12Wasn't the cage locked?
00:18:13Sure it was.
00:18:13Someone must have opened it.
00:18:14Never mind that.
00:18:15Come on, fellas.
00:18:16Scatter her out.
00:18:16Don't let them get near the big top.
00:18:24But the door was bolted on the inside.
00:18:28Much evil can enter through very small space.
00:18:33Police must find answer.
00:18:35Oh, wait, Mr. Chairman.
00:18:37You're a detective.
00:18:38Can't this be handled quietly?
00:18:40Very happy to be of assistance.
00:18:43But police must be notified.
00:18:45I'll do it, Pop.
00:18:46There's a telephone across the street.
00:18:50All of you go about your business as if nothing had happened.
00:18:53I don't want any excitement while the show is on.
00:18:56I'll get Dr. Meade.
00:18:57The police will probably want him.
00:19:25There's been a murder at the circus.
00:19:28Of course I know it's murder.
00:19:29I'm a detective myself.
00:19:32Okay, Chief.
00:19:59Gee, I'm sorry.
00:19:59Get out of my way.
00:20:00Apes loose.
00:20:01Apes loose?
00:20:01You're telling me.
00:20:04Pop, let me go.
00:20:05How dare you.
00:20:07Let me go.
00:20:10Let me out of here.
00:20:11You'll be safe in there.
00:20:13Why, you?
00:20:13Don't worry about me.
00:20:14I'll be all right.
00:20:26Hey, Pop.
00:20:27Hey, Pop.
00:20:27The big ape is loose.
00:20:29I'd suspect it's same.
00:20:32Observe.
00:20:35Hair is not from the human head.
00:20:38I got it, Pop.
00:20:39The monkey hairs.
00:20:40They had killed him.
00:20:42Very good deduction.
00:20:44But how did he get in?
00:20:45The wagon was locked on the inside.
00:20:47Suggest we make inspection outside window.
00:20:51Come.
00:20:52Found anything?
00:20:53Not a trace.
00:20:54Jerry, look at those shadows over there by the canvas.
00:20:56You, Frank, go around the other way.
00:20:57Look out he don't get behind you.
00:21:06Ape track.
00:21:08Gee, Pop.
00:21:09Oh.
00:21:13That is barrel he used to climb up to window.
00:21:23And here's some more prints on the barrel.
00:21:31Look out.
00:21:32Jesus.
00:21:33Jesus.
00:21:41Don't use the whip.
00:21:43Here.
00:21:43I'll have him.
00:21:43Caesar.
00:21:44Caesar.
00:21:44Steady.
00:21:45Here.
00:21:45Caesar.
00:21:46Caesar.
00:21:47Steady, Caesar.
00:21:52All right.
00:21:53Take him to his cage.
00:21:55Good work, old.
00:21:57It took a lot of nerve to do that.
00:22:00Are you hurt, Pop?
00:22:01A side of the wagon, not like a feather bed.
00:22:06Thank you so much for fortunate rescue.
00:22:09Oh, that's all right.
00:22:12Here come the police, Pop.
00:22:17Recommend you stay here.
00:22:19Study approved method of police.
00:22:22But, Pop, I...
00:22:23One ounce of experience worth a ton of detective books.
00:22:36I can give you the dope, Lieutenant Macy.
00:22:38The big ape escaped during the show and murdered him.
00:22:40The proof is right there on the window sill.
00:22:43Right here, Mr. Macy.
00:22:48Looks like your tip's about right, kid.
00:22:51They're repairs.
00:22:52There's only one thing I haven't figured out yet.
00:22:54How they got there with that window locked.
00:22:56That's right.
00:22:58Here.
00:23:02Well, that's easy.
00:23:03Look.
00:23:04The window must have been propped open at the time, like that.
00:23:08Now, you stay right here and I'll show you how it was done.
00:23:25Now, you better come this way a little.
00:23:28Now, turn your back to me.
00:23:30That's it.
00:23:31Now, don't move.
00:23:34The ape creeps up on the outside.
00:23:40Reaches in through the bars.
00:23:44Grabs Kenny by the stroke.
00:23:47Shakes him.
00:23:48Chokes him.
00:23:50Kills him.
00:23:52Now, then.
00:23:53In getting away, he knocks the prop down.
00:23:57And the lock snaps shut.
00:24:02Gee, Mr. Macy.
00:24:03You figure that one out fine.
00:24:05Thanks.
00:24:09I hope I didn't hurt you.
00:24:11Oh, no.
00:24:12Now, let me have that magnifying glass again, will you?
00:24:14Sure.
00:24:21There's one more thing I haven't figured out yet.
00:24:23Yeah?
00:24:23What's that?
00:24:24The barrel wasn't here.
00:24:25It was over there.
00:24:27Now, here's what happened.
00:24:28When the ape stepped down, the barrel tipped over.
00:24:31Like that.
00:24:34Gee, Mr. Macy.
00:24:35I hope I didn't hurt you.
00:24:38You're pretty good at figuring things out yourself, ain't you?
00:24:42Here's your glass.
00:24:43Glad I didn't break it.
00:24:44Oh, thanks.
00:24:45Now that I got that figured out, I want to know how the ape got out of that cage.
00:24:50Perhaps can offer a slight suggestion.
00:24:53Oh, this is my father, Charlie Chan, Lieutenant Macy.
00:24:55How are you, Mr. Chan?
00:24:57You sure got a bright kid.
00:24:59He just gave me a good stare.
00:25:01Uh, sometimes suspect ambitious offspring of giving bull.
00:25:07Oh, did you find anything new, Pop?
00:25:10Ape released purposely.
00:25:13Hal Blake, who worked animal, have two keys to cage.
00:25:17Lost one earlier tonight.
00:25:21Either Blake, open cage, or person who find lost key.
00:25:25Uh-huh.
00:25:26Where is he?
00:25:27Where is he?
00:25:28They've taken him away, lady.
00:25:29Just a minute, please.
00:25:30Who are you?
00:25:32I'm Marie Norman, Mr. Kitty's fiancée.
00:25:34I want to go to him.
00:25:35You couldn't do anything for him now, miss.
00:25:37We didn't want to tell you until after the show, Marie.
00:25:39So sorry.
00:25:40Offered deepest sympathy.
00:25:43Someone killed him.
00:25:45I know it.
00:25:46They hated him.
00:25:48They all hated him.
00:25:49What do you mean by that?
00:25:50Later, please.
00:25:51Suggest you take young lady away.
00:25:54Come, Marie.
00:25:57Well, what she said about them hating Kinney proves your point.
00:26:00That the ape was released purposely.
00:26:02We better round up the whole outfit and give them a grilling, Mr. Chan.
00:26:05Oh, one point more.
00:26:07I would suggest you look for threatening letters Mr. Kinney had in inside pocket of code.
00:26:14Now, mysteriously missing.
00:26:16Excuse, please.
00:26:17Must return to family.
00:26:19We'll say good night.
00:26:20Well, thanks for the help.
00:26:22Don't mention it.
00:26:24Dig up the manager of the show and tell him I want to talk to everyone connected with the case.
00:26:28Yes, sir.
00:26:29Gee, Pop, I hate to walk out on this case.
00:26:31I can see some interesting angles.
00:26:34Contortion lady?
00:26:36Gee.
00:26:37That reminds me.
00:26:41See you later, Pop.
00:26:44Help!
00:26:45Gosh, Sue Toy, I'm sorry.
00:26:47Let me out of here, you.
00:26:49Listen, please.
00:26:50I just couldn't get back any soon.
00:26:51Don't speak to me.
00:26:52I just had to put you in there.
00:26:53No, no, right.
00:26:54Come drunk, honey.
00:26:55Say, hey.
00:26:56Give me the mail.
00:26:57Give me the mail, lacy.
00:27:02Hey, Sue Toy, let me out, will you?
00:27:05Sue, Sue, come back here.
00:27:09Mama, you have railroad tickets?
00:27:12I can find my raincoat.
00:27:14Hurry to bed, Joran.
00:27:16Hurry up.
00:27:16Here, Daddy, here's your shoes.
00:27:18Oh, thank you so much.
00:27:20You know, I think we ought to stick with this case, Pop, and go to the next town with the
00:27:25circus.
00:27:25Have desire to remain permanently in monkey cage?
00:27:33Have late visitor.
00:27:39Here I am, Mr. Chan.
00:27:42Oh, come in.
00:27:45Excuse me for coming here so late, but it's terribly important.
00:27:48I'm very happy to welcome distinguished little visitor.
00:27:53Oh, hi, Mrs. Chan, are you going away?
00:27:59Yes.
00:28:00Tomorrow, I'm taking family to observe wonders of Grand Canyon.
00:28:04Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:28:08You are in trouble?
00:28:10Sit down.
00:28:13Mr. Macy took my husband and Mr. Gaines and some of the circus people down to police headquarters.
00:28:18Hmm, distinguished lieutenant of police, act with streamlined speed.
00:28:23And he says he's going to tie the show up until the murder of Mr. Kinney is solved.
00:28:27If he does that, the circus will just go to pieces and we'll all lose our jobs.
00:28:31That would be most unfortunate.
00:28:34It'll cost Mr. Gaines everything he's got.
00:28:37And Mr. Chan, he's been an awfully good friend to Tim and me and everyone.
00:28:41We've been with him for five years.
00:28:43And there never was any trouble until Mr. Kinney joined the show.
00:28:46How long, Mr. Kinney, been partner in circus?
00:28:50Just the last two seasons.
00:28:52Mr. Gaines needed money, so he sold him a half interest.
00:28:55But Mr. Kinney didn't know how to handle circus people.
00:28:58He was only used to honky-tongs and try to run things with his fists.
00:29:02Men who seek trouble never find it far off.
00:29:06It's Mr. Gaines who's in trouble now.
00:29:08Can't you do something, Mr. Chan?
00:29:13Mr. Gaines, please.
00:29:16Unfortunately, I've already made plans for vacation with family.
00:29:21Oh, I was depending on you to help us.
00:29:25Oh, Pop, don't let them close down the circus.
00:29:28And don't let them arrest our little people.
00:29:30And the clowns.
00:29:31And the elephant.
00:29:32Oh, Pop, please.
00:29:33You see, Pop, I knew we should have stayed on this case.
00:29:36Oh, Pop, come on.
00:29:37Please, uh, juries seem to render verdict without retiring.
00:29:42Then you'll help us, Mr. Chan?
00:29:44Final decision in the hands of Judge.
00:29:48Judge say yes still.
00:29:51Suggest we visit police headquarters and see Lieutenant Macy.
00:29:56Oh, thanks.
00:30:02I'm going with you, Pop.
00:30:04Contradiction, please.
00:30:05You stay here.
00:30:06Help unpack.
00:30:10We had a pretty tough season, so naturally the show went into the red.
00:30:14I gave Kinney notes for my share of the losses.
00:30:16Then if those notes weren't paid by the end of the season,
00:30:19he would have taken over your share of the show.
00:30:22He could have.
00:30:23Well, as far as I can see,
00:30:25every one of you might have had a reason for wanting Kinney out of the way.
00:30:29Now, some one of you had a hand in turning the ape loose.
00:30:32And until I get the answer, you're all going to stay right here.
00:30:35Well, you can't do that.
00:30:36We may be tied up here for weeks.
00:30:38This show's got to keep moving to support itself.
00:30:41It's the law, brother.
00:30:42All right, Stone.
00:30:43Take them out and have them booked.
00:30:44But you...
00:30:52Just a small-town cop wants to show how smart he is.
00:30:55Yeah.
00:30:56All right, get going, both of you.
00:30:57Go on.
00:31:06May I offer a suggestion, please?
00:31:09Go ahead.
00:31:12Frightened bird, very difficult to catch.
00:31:15What does that mean in English?
00:31:17Old English adage say,
00:31:18give man plenty rope, will hang self.
00:31:22Not in this case.
00:31:23I'm going to get them a few hours in the jug,
00:31:25and I'll bet they uncork everything they know.
00:31:27Perhaps facts also remain corked in the jug.
00:31:32A guilty person more apt to betray his self
00:31:36while engaged in everyday work at circus.
00:31:40I suppose I should join the circus as a mind reader and guess the answer.
00:31:45Very wise plan.
00:31:46Are you kid...
00:31:48Say, that gives me an idea.
00:31:52If I let them carry on with the show,
00:31:55then I can study the conditions under which the crime was committed.
00:31:58Trained mind of policemen.
00:32:00Work like lightning.
00:32:01Yeah.
00:32:02Say, listen, Charlie.
00:32:04You were in on the start of this.
00:32:06Why don't you stick with me to the finish?
00:32:12Thank you so much.
00:32:14We'll return to humble family and make arrangements.
00:32:17Fine.
00:32:24Sue.
00:32:26Sue Toy.
00:32:29You again?
00:32:30Yeah.
00:32:30I'm going along with you.
00:32:32What?
00:32:32Sure, haven't you heard?
00:32:33I'm going to help Pop solve the murder.
00:32:35Well, you can solve anything you want to,
00:32:37but keep away from me.
00:32:38Oh, don't be like that.
00:32:40We'll have a swell time.
00:32:41I brought along my phonograph,
00:32:43and I got a lot of records from Shanghai.
00:32:45That's fine.
00:32:46Then you can play yourself to sleep.
00:32:47Good night.
00:32:51Ladies seem to have dropped final curtain.
00:32:54Oh, that's just her way of saying good night.
00:32:56Hmm, very practical.
00:33:01There is nothing to detain you further.
00:33:04What time do you say this train pulls out?
00:33:06Midnight.
00:33:06We'd better get aboard.
00:33:12What are you doing in the manager's compartment?
00:33:14Waiting to see games.
00:33:16Well, wait outside.
00:33:17We don't want the smell of animals in here.
00:33:23What is it, Harold?
00:33:24Thought I'd better ride up forward tonight
00:33:25and keep an eye on the aid.
00:33:26That's a good idea.
00:33:27Go ahead.
00:33:28Is that Kenny's state room?
00:33:30Yes, mine's further down the corridor.
00:33:32Hold.
00:33:33Take the bags to Mr. Kenny's room.
00:33:34You don't mind sleeping there, Mr. Chan?
00:33:37No.
00:33:38Guilty conscience only animate to peaceful rest.
00:33:41How about your son?
00:33:42Huh?
00:33:42Oh, I don't mind.
00:33:44You can use this room anytime you like.
00:33:47Now, this way, sir.
00:33:54You are hindered from the sight show?
00:33:56Ah, yes, sir.
00:33:57But on the circus, we all have more than one job.
00:33:59I'm the porter on this car.
00:34:01Uh, circus performer like detective.
00:34:04Uh, must be Johnny of many trades.
00:34:06Yeah, you said it.
00:34:08Bring out the baggage, please.
00:34:09Yes, sir.
00:34:10Did Kenny keep all his papers here?
00:34:12No, he's usually safe in the business wagon, too.
00:34:15Well, how about having a look at it?
00:34:17A lot of trouble.
00:34:18The wagon's already been loaded on the flat cars forward.
00:34:20Oh, well, we'll look at it in the morning.
00:34:26Oh, pardon me.
00:34:27It's all right.
00:34:32Dan.
00:34:34Did you tell them?
00:34:35No.
00:34:36They'll find out soon enough.
00:34:37Oh, you should have told them tonight.
00:34:38Let me handle it, will you?
00:34:40Where are you going?
00:34:41I'm riding forward on the flat cars.
00:34:44I saw the...
00:34:45What?
00:34:54Go.
00:35:00Go.
00:35:02Go.
00:35:04Go.
00:35:08Go.
00:35:09Go.
00:35:10Go.
00:35:16Ancient adage say, music soothes savage breasts.
00:35:21Pleased to reserve for such occasion.
00:35:23I was just trying to cheer things up, Pop.
00:35:25It's kind of creepy here in Kinney's room.
00:35:27Then recommend you brush teeth, say prayers and go to bed.
00:35:31I'm not sleepy yet.
00:35:33You know, I'm going out on the platform and think this case over.
00:35:36Have new problem in female geometry?
00:35:39You know what you always say, Pop.
00:35:40If you want to understand men, study women.
00:35:44Did Pop say that?
00:35:45Yeah.
00:35:55Tim!
00:36:00Tim!
00:36:01What do you want?
00:36:02How do you expect me to get any sleep with you stamping around over my head?
00:36:06You women can sleep no matter what's going on.
00:36:09But I'm worried.
00:36:10Well, lie down and count sheep.
00:36:14I never did like sheep and you know it.
00:36:16Well, try elephants.
00:36:17You don't have to count so many.
00:36:19Think you're smart, don't you?
00:36:24Hey, sup.
00:36:25Huh.
00:36:25Uh-huh.
00:36:26Uh-huh.
00:36:27Uh-huh.
00:36:29Huh.
00:36:31Uh-huh.
00:36:47Oh-a-huh-huh-huh.
00:37:17Oh, my God.
00:37:34A gun in coat pocket.
00:37:41Aim carefully.
00:37:45I cannot afford to miss.
00:37:51Perfect bullseye.
00:37:53Very proud of number one son.
00:37:56Gee, Pop, I knew we shouldn't have slept in here.
00:38:01Hey, Charlie.
00:38:03What happened?
00:38:05Somebody object to Charlie Chan as passenger on train.
00:38:09A snake?
00:38:12How could that have gotten in here?
00:38:13Very strange.
00:38:15When retired, ventilator closed.
00:38:18Well, then someone must have opened it from the roof and slipped the snake in.
00:38:21Where are they kept?
00:38:22A Ford in one of the menagerie cars.
00:38:24Paul's the only one that handles them.
00:38:25Yeah, that's right.
00:38:26Well, what's the answer?
00:38:27Well, how do I know?
00:38:28I haven't left this car all night.
00:38:29How'd the snake get in here?
00:38:30How'd the ape get out of the cage?
00:38:32Question without answer.
00:38:34Like far away water, no good for nearby fire.
00:38:38Yeah, but I know one answer, though.
00:38:41Somebody's trying to pin this on me just because I handle the snakes.
00:38:44Well, this time I'm going to find out what's what if I have to keep everyone on this train awake
00:38:48all night.
00:38:48No cause for hurry now.
00:38:51The enemy who misses Mark, like Serpent, must coil to strike again.
00:38:57Good night.
00:38:59Good night.
00:39:11Good night.
00:39:30Good night.
00:39:31Good night.
00:39:33Good night.
00:39:33Good night.
00:39:34Good night.
00:39:34Good night.
00:39:34Good night.
00:39:34Good night.
00:39:46Good night.
00:39:48In theory, correct.
00:39:50Suggest you untie human pretzel and get dressed.
00:39:54Yeah, sure.
00:39:55Pop, get me out of this, will you?
00:39:58Very wise to know a way out before going in.
00:40:06Oh, thanks, Pop.
00:40:08Where are you going?
00:40:10I'm having breakfast with little people.
00:40:13More coffee, Mr. Chan?
00:40:21Another piece of toast?
00:40:25No more, thank you.
00:40:28Very excellent coffee.
00:40:31Tiny's a good cook.
00:40:34Do they dunk in China, Mr. Chan?
00:40:37Please?
00:40:38Dunk, dunk.
00:40:40Oh, a very ancient Chinese custom.
00:40:43Tiny, don't be so unrefined.
00:40:48I was hoping, Mr. Chan, that you'd have some new clues.
00:40:51Have several clues.
00:40:53One need explanation.
00:40:56Perhaps you can be of assistance.
00:40:58Sure, I'll be glad to help.
00:40:59You entered business wagon last night before discovery of Bobby?
00:41:04Why, I, uh...
00:41:06You better tell Mr. Chan everything.
00:41:08He's a mind reader.
00:41:09Very easy to read mind, when clue like a rag on sore thumb.
00:41:15Marks in dust on light shade prove little man on first visit slide down lamp cord to reach floor.
00:41:23It's true.
00:41:24I did go in.
00:41:26Mr. Gaines left his keys in there after the matinee.
00:41:29So I climbed down the ventilator and opened the door for him.
00:41:33Uh, something important Mr. Gaines walked in wagon?
00:41:36I don't know.
00:41:37He started to open the safe, then Mr. Kidney came in.
00:41:41They got into an argument about business, so I beat it.
00:41:45But please don't tell the police.
00:41:47They suspect Mr. Gaines already.
00:41:49If they knew that, they'd be sure to arrest him.
00:41:52Facts like photographic film must be exposed before developing.
00:41:58Uh, thank you for a very excellent breakfast.
00:42:02Don't mention it, Mr. Chen.
00:42:03Is there anything else we can do for you?
00:42:05Have desire to again visit Ape's Cage.
00:42:08We'll take you there.
00:42:09I always bring the ape a banana in the morning.
00:42:11He's crazy about them.
00:42:13No matter how mad he is, it always quiets him.
00:42:18This is Jumbo.
00:42:20He's my special pet.
00:42:21Really?
00:42:23Most fortunate animal.
00:42:28Look at the size of that fellow, Mr. Chen.
00:42:32Like Charlie Chen, need to reduce waistline.
00:42:42How would you like to be inside, playing with them?
00:42:45Much prefer being outside, looking in.
00:42:51Quiet down.
00:42:54Help, I brought Caesar a banana.
00:42:56Be careful, Tiny.
00:42:57He's still pretty mean.
00:42:58Oh, he wouldn't hurt me.
00:43:00Will you help me out, Mr. Chen, please?
00:43:02Here, Caesar.
00:43:08Any news of missing key?
00:43:10No, sir.
00:43:11But Mr. Macy put this policeman here to guard the cage.
00:43:14Hey, Pop!
00:43:14Pop!
00:43:15I've been looking all over for you.
00:43:16The business wagon was broken in two last night,
00:43:18and Mr. Macy wants you there right away.
00:43:20More trouble for poor Mr. Gaines.
00:43:23Trouble rain on man already wet.
00:43:26Excuse, please.
00:43:27Excuse.
00:43:32Looks like an amateur tried to break it open.
00:43:35A regular yank would have known he couldn't chisel his way through a cold steel-safe door.
00:43:39Any fingerprints?
00:43:42Well, out of trace.
00:43:44Where was the business wagon last night?
00:43:46On the flat car.
00:43:47Yeah, and I locked it up before it was put on the car.
00:43:56Pop!
00:44:00Look.
00:44:01They found through the hasp to get into the wagon.
00:44:04Open the safe, Gaines.
00:44:05Let's take a look.
00:44:06What do you make of it, Pop?
00:44:07A very clever job.
00:44:11And, uh, excellent bronze filings.
00:44:17Nothing's been touched.
00:44:19They didn't get into the safe.
00:44:21Well, for a quick guess, Charlie, I'd say that whoever was responsible for Kinney's death must have wanted something out
00:44:27of this safe.
00:44:27Quite possible.
00:44:29Here, what's this?
00:44:32Joseph Kinney, personal.
00:44:38Life insurance policy, $50,000.
00:44:41Who is the beneficiary?
00:44:43It was changed last month to, uh, Marie Norman.
00:44:48Trapeze lady.
00:44:49Mr. Kinney's fiancee.
00:44:51Yeah.
00:44:53Now, wait a minute. Here's a certificate of marriage.
00:44:56What's that?
00:44:57Juarez, Mexico, May 30th, 1935.
00:45:01Joseph Kinney, and Nellie Farrell.
00:45:04Say, what is this fiancee business?
00:45:07Uh, very peculiar.
00:45:09Man already married.
00:45:11Announce engagement, uh, to trapeze lady.
00:45:14I got it.
00:45:15The Norman girl must have found out he was too timing her, and decided to collect the insurance.
00:45:20Too soon to count chickens, uh, until eggs are in nest.
00:45:24Who is Nellie Farrell?
00:45:26Uh, the wardrobe woman.
00:45:27Dan Farrell's sister.
00:45:29She and Kinney used to go together.
00:45:30But, uh, he threw her over for Marie Norman.
00:45:33Did you ever hear Kinney speak of being married to her?
00:45:35Never.
00:45:36If he did, he kept it to himself.
00:45:38Well, is that his signature?
00:45:41Yes, it is.
00:45:43Very strange.
00:45:45Nellie Farrell did not reveal last night she was wife of murdered man.
00:45:50I got it, Mr. Macy.
00:45:51Maybe this is the lucky break we're looking for.
00:45:53We'll need it if we're ever gonna crack this case.
00:45:57One grain of luck is sometimes worth more than whole rice field of wisdom.
00:46:02Yeah.
00:46:03Say, where can I find this Nellie Farrell?
00:46:05She's probably over on the train.
00:46:07Come on, Charlie.
00:46:08Let's go have a little talk with her.
00:46:14Are you Nellie Farrell?
00:46:15No.
00:46:16She was over there reading the morning paper just a few minutes ago.
00:46:19Well, where'd she go?
00:46:20Who wants to know?
00:46:22Oh, she said she had some business in town.
00:46:25She'd be back before the show started.
00:46:27Yeah.
00:46:31Say, Pop, I just thought of something.
00:46:33I'll see you later.
00:46:35So she went to town on business.
00:46:37I wonder what that's all about.
00:46:39Perhaps we'll learn when meet with her.
00:46:43Very excellent likeness of Mr. Kinney.
00:46:46Well, we know what he looked like.
00:46:48His picture isn't gonna get us anything.
00:46:50Cannot tell where part lead until reach end of road.
00:46:59Hey, let me look at that, will ya?
00:47:01Say, big boy, what's the big idea?
00:47:07Come here.
00:47:09Here it is.
00:47:10What a break.
00:47:11Come on.
00:47:33We're on the right track.
00:47:35There's Nellie's brother.
00:47:36Where?
00:47:36Let me see.
00:47:39Well, I should kiss a pig.
00:47:43There, there, dear.
00:47:45There, there.
00:47:46There, there.
00:47:54There's Nellie, too.
00:47:58They're coming this way.
00:47:59Keep your head down.
00:48:00And we'll trail them.
00:48:05What did the lawyer say?
00:48:06There isn't a chance of a slip-up.
00:48:08I can claim everything.
00:48:26Good morning, Mr. Chan.
00:48:32How did you know it was me?
00:48:34I never forget a face.
00:48:37Don't give me away.
00:48:38I'm on a hot trail.
00:48:39You must be.
00:48:41Something's burning.
00:48:44Hiya, Sue.
00:48:45We're detectives.
00:48:47We're in disguise.
00:48:48Well, the first thing you better learn is
00:48:50how to keep your disguise up.
00:48:55What?
00:49:02Say, Pop.
00:49:04You find Nellie Farrell visit lawyer's office?
00:49:07Gee, how did you know?
00:49:10Very simple.
00:49:11Saw you get idea from newspaper with the clipping cut out.
00:49:15Very proud you learn tricks of trade so quickly.
00:49:19And I thought I was putting something over on you.
00:49:23But she went there all right.
00:49:24And when she came out...
00:49:25She meet brother, Dan Farrell.
00:49:28I'm telling you?
00:49:29You're telling me?
00:49:30Very simple.
00:49:31And brother also missing from circus lot.
00:49:33Well, anyway, I followed them and listened in.
00:49:36She told him there wasn't a chance of a slip-up.
00:49:37She could claim everything.
00:49:39And then?
00:49:40And then they walked on and...
00:49:42Well, I...
00:49:43You meet contortion, lady?
00:49:45Oh, how do you do it, Pop?
00:49:48Evidence like a nose on an anteater.
00:49:52Jade pin belonged to a lady of many angles.
00:49:56Gee, you can see through anything.
00:49:58I don't see what you need a microscope for.
00:50:01Good tools shorten labor.
00:50:03Have made very interesting discovery.
00:50:06Observe.
00:50:13What are those spots?
00:50:16Bronze filings from padlock on door of business wagon.
00:50:20Discovered in this envelope, which contained personal papers of Mr. Kinney.
00:50:25But that envelope was inside the safe.
00:50:28And the safe wasn't broken open.
00:50:30Contradiction, please.
00:50:32Bronze filings prove otherwise.
00:50:35Same person who filed lock also opened safe.
00:50:39Must have known combination.
00:50:42Then batter safe door to give appearance of unsuccessful attempt at burglary.
00:50:48It's over my head.
00:50:50Particles of bronze filings from padlock
00:50:55Unconsciously deposited in envelope.
00:50:57When burglar handles aim.
00:50:59I get it.
00:51:00But what do you suppose they stole from the envelope?
00:51:04Mystery's still to be solved.
00:51:08Oh, I...
00:51:09I was just gonna tell Mr. Chan the matinee is about to start.
00:51:12And I thought maybe he needed something before I left.
00:51:15Oh, yeah?
00:51:17Well, get out of here.
00:51:19We'll make it snappy.
00:51:32I just caught Holt listening outside the door.
00:51:35Inquisitive person like bear after honey.
00:51:39Sometime find hornet's nest.
00:51:43Circus taunting.
00:51:48Perhaps Nellie Farrell now returned.
00:51:50Yeah, that's why I came to get you.
00:51:52We'll look her up.
00:51:53Advise no mention of marriage certificate.
00:51:56Leave first move to lady.
00:51:58Oh, sure.
00:52:06Hey, Jenny.
00:52:07What about my turban?
00:52:08It's right there under your nose.
00:52:10Where?
00:52:10Jenny, where are my slippers?
00:52:11I don't know.
00:52:12Yeah, but there's no shoes with this outfit.
00:52:14Look for them yourself.
00:52:15That's Nellie's job, not mine.
00:52:17No.
00:52:17I don't know.
00:52:21Did you think over what we talked about last night?
00:52:24Yes, Hal, but I couldn't leave Marie, especially now.
00:52:26There isn't anything you can do for her.
00:52:28Listen, I've got it fixed up for a job in Chicago.
00:52:30We'll hop the night train by...
00:52:31Oh, Jenny.
00:52:32Is Nellie Farrell back yet?
00:52:33No, and I think it's a dirty trick piling up all this work on us.
00:52:36Yeah, don't blame me if I'm late for the show.
00:52:38Jenny, haven't you found my slippers yet?
00:52:40All right, folks.
00:52:41Do the best you can.
00:52:42We'll have everything straightened out in a little while.
00:52:44Jenny, get your parade stuff racked over there.
00:52:46Make more room for this other wardrobe.
00:52:48I've only got one pair of hands, Mr. Gaines.
00:52:49I'm doing the best I can.
00:52:50I know you.
00:52:54Well, Nellie.
00:52:58Why weren't you on the job?
00:52:59I don't have to answer to you anymore, Mr. Gaines.
00:53:02What do you mean by that?
00:53:03I'm just as much boss here now as you are.
00:53:06I'm Joe Kinney's widow.
00:53:07I put in my claim for his share of the show.
00:53:10What are you talking about, Nellie?
00:53:12We were married five months ago.
00:53:14Why didn't you tell me about it?
00:53:16Why, you were worth...
00:53:19Excuse.
00:53:20So clumsy.
00:53:23Better to sleep with foot than with tongue.
00:53:26I didn't tell you about our being married, Dan, because...
00:53:29Well, I knew you didn't like Joe Kinney, and I suppose he was keeping our marriage a secret, because...
00:53:35He was making a play for Marie Norman.
00:53:37That's not true.
00:53:39You're just saying that because you hate my sister.
00:53:42You keep out of this, Lou, and I can see through your game.
00:53:45Because Joe Kinney's dead, you're trying to put something over.
00:53:47But I know he never married you, or he'd have told me.
00:53:50Why should he?
00:53:51You were just another woman to him.
00:53:53And you thought you were so clever taking him away from me.
00:53:56Pardon interruption, please.
00:53:58You have marriage certificate?
00:54:00No.
00:54:01Joe never let me have it.
00:54:03When was time of marriage?
00:54:05It was May the 30th, Decoration Day.
00:54:08We were in El Paso, and the big top blew down, and we couldn't go on that night,
00:54:12so Joe and I went across the border to Juarez, and we were married.
00:54:16Now I know you're lying.
00:54:17I'm sorry, Miss Norman, but it's the truth.
00:54:19We found the marriage certificate.
00:54:21Then it's a fake.
00:54:22No, it isn't.
00:54:22Mr. Gaines verified the signature.
00:54:24But I know where Joe was that night.
00:54:25Marie, you haven't time now.
00:54:27There's your music.
00:54:28He wasn't in Mexico, and I can prove it.
00:54:29We'll get your story later, Miss Norman.
00:54:31Hurry!
00:54:33Get back to your work, folks.
00:54:34We've got a show off.
00:54:35Just a minute, please.
00:54:37Why didn't you tell us about this last night when your husband was killed?
00:54:41Joe and I hadn't been living together,
00:54:42so I thought I should see a lawyer and find out just where I stood.
00:54:46I'll take my marriage certificate.
00:54:47One moment, please.
00:54:48I see.
00:54:49Certificate much safer in hands of law.
00:54:53Yeah, that's right.
00:54:55Now, you've got nothing to worry about.
00:54:56We'll take good care of it.
00:54:57Come on, Charlie.
00:55:02Marie!
00:55:04Herman!
00:55:10All right!
00:56:11The recent witness sometimes speak loudest.
00:56:19She's still alive, but unconscious.
00:56:22We're taken to a dressing room.
00:56:24I don't see how it could have happened.
00:56:26That Reagan is tested before every performance.
00:56:29Very strange.
00:56:31Accident most conveniently timed.
00:56:34I'll get the doctor's report.
00:56:45Suggest you place very close guard over Miss Norman.
00:56:49Might meet with another accident.
00:56:53You're right, Charlie.
00:56:55I'll see to it.
00:57:11Observe.
00:57:12Bullet hole in canvas over trapeze.
00:57:16Let's go.
00:57:17Let's go.
00:57:17Let's go.
00:57:44Very commendable research.
00:57:46Oh.
00:57:48Have discovered secret of perpetual agitation?
00:57:51I was only testing a machine, Pop.
00:57:54Magnifying female charms.
00:57:56Very ancient optical illusion.
00:57:58Look, Charlie.
00:58:00I found this gun under a wagon near the big tent.
00:58:03Now, here's the door.
00:58:04Somebody was afraid Marie Norman would squawk about the night of May 30th
00:58:08and tried to finish her off.
00:58:09That's exactly what I thought.
00:58:10And it must have been the feral girl or maybe her brother.
00:58:14But that doesn't make sense.
00:58:17This marriage certificate's on the up and up.
00:58:20May examined document, please?
00:58:40They're exactly alike.
00:58:42That proves its kidney signature.
00:58:43Sure.
00:58:44Contradiction, please.
00:58:45Even if name signed one million times,
00:58:48no two signatures ever exactly alike.
00:58:51Then the Norman girl was right.
00:58:53It's a fake.
00:58:54Kinney's name was traced on there from the photo.
00:58:57Undoubtedly correct.
00:58:58It's a cinch.
00:59:00Look.
00:59:01Pharaoh had planned this phony marriage racket.
00:59:03He turned the ape loose to murder Kinney
00:59:05and planted the certificate in the safe.
00:59:07Then when the Norman girl threatened to spoil his game,
00:59:10he tried to knock her off.
00:59:11That's enough for me.
00:59:12Not always wise to accept simplest solution.
00:59:16Mind, like parachute, only function when open.
00:59:20Ha!
00:59:21If I can't make a case out of this, I'll pin my badge on the ape.
00:59:25Mr. Macy, I agree with you.
00:59:28Thanks.
00:59:37Who is it?
00:59:38What?
00:59:38What happened?
00:59:39So sorry.
00:59:40Unloaded gun always cause most trouble.
00:59:44How'd that rifle get here?
00:59:46Was reposing against wall?
00:59:48Well, that's funny.
00:59:49Mr. Gaines never let it out of his stateroom.
00:59:51Pleased to return gun.
00:59:52Much safer in hands of owner.
01:00:01Gaines rifle.
01:00:02That takes us right back to the guy we started with.
01:00:05But he's not gonna talk his way out of it this time.
01:00:07We got enough on him now to make a pinch.
01:00:08No use to hurry unless you're catching right train.
01:00:12Well, then what would you advise, Charlie?
01:00:14Wait for Miss Norman.
01:00:16She give clue when conscious.
01:00:22Is she badly hurt, Doctor?
01:00:23Well, there are two compound rib fractures and a possible spine injury.
01:00:26I send for the fluoroscope before I risk moving her.
01:00:29When do you think she'll regain consciousness?
01:00:31Well, that's almost impossible to say.
01:00:34If something doesn't break when she comes to, I'm gonna pinch the whole show.
01:00:44Excuse, please.
01:00:47You recall where sister was night of May 30th?
01:00:52No, I don't, Mr. Chad.
01:00:53I was...
01:00:55I wasn't with her.
01:00:57Perhaps you keep book of newspaper clippings.
01:01:01Why, yes.
01:01:03May I have permission to examine, please?
01:01:07Yes.
01:01:08It's in the top tray of her trunk.
01:01:23I was...
01:01:37What you've seen, my mom?
01:01:44What are you doing?
01:01:46...
01:01:48I was...
01:01:50Are you...
01:01:50I was missing...
01:01:53You see what I asked.
01:01:58Found something, Pop?
01:02:01Telephone police headquarters.
01:02:03El Paso, Texas.
01:02:06Get all information
01:02:07concerning this shooting
01:02:10at Ace Casino.
01:02:11Also description of killer.
01:02:13What's on your mind?
01:02:15Have idea
01:02:16for quick solution
01:02:18or mystery.
01:02:20Important
01:02:21you return
01:02:22with report
01:02:23soon as possible.
01:02:24You can count on me.
01:02:33Listen operator, you gotta get me through.
01:02:35This is official business.
01:02:37Clear all wires.
01:02:40Yes.
01:02:41Police headquarters. El Paso, Texas.
01:02:43Make it snappy. And reverse the charges.
01:02:49Mr. Macy, I can't stand it.
01:02:51Why don't they do something for my sister?
01:02:53Everything humanly possible is being done.
01:02:58Any change
01:02:59in condition?
01:03:00None.
01:03:01Perhaps we'd better take action.
01:03:04Each moment's delay increase danger.
01:03:07I'll make the necessary arrangements immediately.
01:03:15Lou, your sister's condition is quite serious.
01:03:18An emergency operation is necessary.
01:03:21We can't move her to a hospital.
01:03:22It will have to be done here without delay.
01:03:25Lieutenant Macy, will you send into town
01:03:27for the equipment and assistance?
01:03:28Yes, sir.
01:03:30Don't worry, Kit.
01:03:32I'll see that she gets the best of everything.
01:03:35Sergeant, drive to the hospital
01:03:36and see that the ambulance and equipment order
01:03:38Dr. Mead gets here without delay.
01:03:43One moment, please.
01:03:46Must ask everyone's cooperation.
01:03:48Any noise or disturbance during operation
01:03:51may prove fatal.
01:03:53Please to remain away from tent
01:03:55and be quiet as possible.
01:03:58Get back to your quarters, folks.
01:04:00Farrell, you and Blake look at the animals.
01:04:04Yeah. That's right, Chief.
01:04:07The Ace Casino, night of May 30th.
01:04:09I want his description.
01:04:14Yeah. Yeah, I get you.
01:04:18What? Repeat that, please.
01:04:22Yes, we got someone here who answers that exactly.
01:04:24Don't worry, Chief.
01:04:25This is Mr. Chan, Junior, and I'll get your man.
01:05:12Hey!
01:05:14Hey!
01:05:23Help!
01:05:23Let's do it.
01:05:34Oh, my God.
01:06:08Number one son, late.
01:06:14Tim.
01:06:16Oh, stop bothering me.
01:06:18Do you suppose they'll be much longer with the operation?
01:06:21I'm worried.
01:06:22It literally ain't even get you anywhere.
01:06:24Why don't you be calm like me?
01:06:26Ouch.
01:06:27See, you made me cut myself.
01:06:29I've got a funny feeling that something's going to happen.
01:06:34Oh, stop acting like a kid.
01:06:36Why don't you grow up?
01:06:44Oh, my God.
01:06:45Just kidding.
01:06:52Have a good time.
01:06:56I've got a good one.
01:07:03Oh, my God.
01:07:19The ape!
01:07:21It's the ape!
01:07:22It's the ape!
01:07:23Is this where the ship is?
01:07:25Is this where the ship is?
01:07:29Well, Charlie, your plan didn't work.
01:07:31Whoever it was got by the guard and released the ape.
01:07:34All right, boys.
01:07:45What's happened?
01:07:47What's the meaning of this?
01:07:48Necessary deception to protect life of Miss Norman.
01:07:53Sister safely taken to hospital much earlier.
01:07:56Rapid recovery assured.
01:07:59Suggest you both go there immediately.
01:08:01Oh, thank you, Mr. Chan.
01:08:04Hey, Pop!
01:08:06Pop!
01:08:10Pop, I got the information you wanted.
01:08:12The description of the killer at El Paso fits Holt.
01:08:15And I just caught him letting the ape out.
01:08:17I tried to stop him, but he slugged me.
01:08:19Holt? And he's our man.
01:08:21Cover all roads out of town. Send out a general broadcast.
01:08:23One moment, please.
01:08:25Unnecessary to search further.
01:08:32Here is killer Holt.
01:08:44A very clever scheme to establish perfect alibi.
01:08:49When committing murder, turn ape loose to give impression, real ape, guilty of crime.
01:08:59First, suspected ape was man in disguise, from clue of hairs found on windowsill at scene of crime.
01:09:09Proved to be dead hairs, not from living ape.
01:09:14Second clue, marks outside window of business wagon.
01:09:19Real ape would never use barrel, would use feet to climb up to window.
01:09:26And now, report from El Paso, complete link in chain.
01:09:32Mr. Kinney and Holt, old friends, meet at gambling casino on night of May 30th.
01:09:41This clipping show, they used crooked cards, were caught cheating, and in fight that follow, Holt killed Sheriff.
01:09:51Kinney protect him from police, with a job in circus as snake charmer.
01:09:55Later, men quarrel over money won at gambling.
01:10:02Kinney receives strange messages threatening life, sin for humble self, to discuss matter.
01:10:11Holt, fearing Kinney would turn him over to police, resort to murder.
01:10:16Today, when Miss Norman revealed knowledge of night of May 30th, Holt, fearing statement, would incriminate him as murderer, attempt
01:10:29to remove her also.
01:10:31First attempt fail.
01:10:34Suspected he would strike again, so with aid of Lieutenant Macy, they'd trap.
01:10:41Death right finish to mystery.
01:10:45Yes, we cleared that up all right, Charlie.
01:10:48But it doesn't clear you two of forging that phony marriage certificate.
01:10:52Take him to headquarters.
01:10:55Charlie, you're a great guy. Put it there. I'll say you are.
01:10:58Thank you so much.
01:11:00Have a cigar, Mr. Chan?
01:11:01No, thank you.
01:11:03How about you, Mr. Macy?
01:11:05Oh, thanks.
01:11:07Well, Gaines, I guess you can move the show out tonight, unless Charlie here objects.
01:11:12No objections, but Charlie Chan likes some time to see circus as simple spectator.
01:11:19I'll attend to that, Charlie.
01:11:20You'll have a lifetime pass to this show for yourself and family.
01:11:23Now, how many shall I make it out for?
01:11:25Fourteen or...
01:11:26I think fourteen quite sufficient.
01:11:32Maybe more later.
01:11:34Two good ones.
01:11:38One.
01:11:42One.
01:11:45Two.
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