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The Chinese detective (Sidney Toler) solves the slayings of divorce-seekers at a Nevada hotel.
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00:00:00The End
00:00:35The End
00:01:18Yes, sir, it's the biggest little city in the world, and by gosh, it's the liveliest.
00:01:22I guess these divorcees figure that as long as they're changing partners, they might just as well dance.
00:01:29Is this your first trip here?
00:01:30Yes.
00:01:31I thought you were strange.
00:01:32Some of them come back so often, I was thinking of printing up commuters tickets.
00:01:37Oh, well.
00:01:38I guess divorce ain't much more than a matter of traveling.
00:01:41You check out of the state of matrimony and land in the state of Nevada.
00:01:46I ain't got no complaints, though.
00:01:48Oma live into divorces, same as most of the people in this town.
00:01:51And by gosh, it's the one business that even the Depression don't hit.
00:01:54Now, you take wheat, for instance, or cotton.
00:01:57How much farther to the hotel?
00:01:58Oh, you're in a hurry, are you?
00:02:01No matter how soon I get you there, lady, it still takes six weeks.
00:02:09Good evening.
00:02:09Good evening.
00:02:10I'm Mrs. Curtis Whitman.
00:02:12I have reservations.
00:02:13Oh, yes, Mrs. Whitman.
00:02:14We have your room ready.
00:02:15I'll notify our social directors that you're here.
00:02:17Is that necessary?
00:02:19I'm rather tired.
00:02:20Not necessary, but we try to make each guest feel that he or she is something more than a guest.
00:02:24Especially during these trying days.
00:02:26Now, if you'll just register, please.
00:02:30Miss Wells' office.
00:02:32Try the bar.
00:02:33Try the doc's office, I'd say.
00:02:37Ring Dr. Ainsley.
00:02:38Dr. Ainsley, this is the front desk.
00:02:40Does Miss Wells happen to be there?
00:02:42Certainly.
00:02:43That's for you.
00:02:46Hello?
00:02:48All right, I'll be right out.
00:02:50Another lost soul here for the cure.
00:02:52Shall I give her the bright approach or the sympathetic?
00:02:54I prefer the bright.
00:02:56So I've noticed lately.
00:02:58I'll leave the sympathy for you.
00:02:59You do it so well.
00:03:011.06.
00:03:02You'll find there's never a dull moment at the Hotel Sierra, Mrs. Whitman.
00:03:05We have sunrise trips to points of interest, alimony breakfasts, bridge luncheons, or, oh, his Miss Wells, Mrs. Whitman.
00:03:12How do you do, Mrs. Whitman?
00:03:13You've had a long trip, haven't you?
00:03:15Let's have a drink.
00:03:16Oh, thank you, but I don't think I care for one.
00:03:18It's rather late.
00:03:19Oh, come on.
00:03:20You don't want to spend your first evening in that room alone.
00:03:24You're right.
00:03:25I don't.
00:03:25Fine.
00:03:27It's this way.
00:03:27I'll show you your room later.
00:03:3817 and the black.
00:03:39Well, that washes me up.
00:03:42Oh, it's you.
00:03:43Oh, hello, Ainsley.
00:03:45Say, you're a doctor.
00:03:46Save my life and let me have a hundred, will you?
00:03:48Sorry, my office hours are from two to four, but I'll buy a drink.
00:03:51It's awfully generous of you.
00:03:53Here, cash these for me.
00:03:55Maybe that'll help your credit.
00:03:56Meet you at the bar.
00:03:58Place your bets.
00:04:01Is this the same, Mrs. Bentley?
00:04:03Yes.
00:04:04Where's your shadow?
00:04:05Shadow?
00:04:05The official greeter.
00:04:07Greeting at a sadly attractive new arrival.
00:04:09I wouldn't mind having a job myself.
00:04:15What's the matter?
00:04:16I'm amused.
00:04:17That must be obvious to everyone in the place.
00:04:19Do you know her?
00:04:21Noah?
00:04:21I'm going to marry her husband.
00:04:26Want to meet her?
00:04:28Come on.
00:04:34Well, well, greetings, salutations, and my heartfelt thanks.
00:04:38Kurt wrote me he'd finally talked you into a divorce, but I didn't expect you so soon.
00:04:44Dr. Ainsley finds you so attractive.
00:04:46He asks for an introduction.
00:04:47Since you're doing so much for me, why shouldn't I do something for you?
00:04:50The doctor's a bachelor.
00:04:52You'll find him most amusing while you're here.
00:04:54I know I have.
00:04:57I'm Mrs. Whitman, Dr. Ainsley.
00:04:59How do you do?
00:05:00I'm sorry, Mrs. Whitman, but this seems to be one of those situations that we try to avoid here.
00:05:05Why?
00:05:06I'm going to marry her husband.
00:05:07So what?
00:05:08This is 1939.
00:05:09We're modern.
00:05:11Let's talk things over.
00:05:13Besides, there's lots of things I want to ask you about, Kurt.
00:05:16You know how he likes his eggs and toast, and as he sometimes cross in the morning,
00:05:21or always as charming as I found him, and all the little things you did that upset him.
00:05:25Let me out, please.
00:05:27Mrs. Whitman, what are you doing here?
00:05:29Thanks.
00:05:30Don't you know?
00:05:31Why, no.
00:05:32I haven't had the heart to tell the poor boy.
00:05:35Tell me what?
00:05:36I decided that Kurt will make me a better husband.
00:05:39He's more mature.
00:05:40Why, you cheap lying...
00:05:42Don't you call me names, you stupid fool!
00:05:43Oh, my...
00:05:47Is it my fault you're sap enough to trail me everywhere I go?
00:05:51Will you show me my room, please?
00:05:53You're both going up, but have a good cry.
00:05:56Shut up.
00:05:56I won't shut up.
00:06:00Mrs. Bentley, I shall have to ask you to leave my hotel.
00:06:02What?
00:06:03You've done nothing but cause trouble since you came here.
00:06:05Why, you can't...
00:06:05I shall expect you to be gone by morning.
00:06:09Behave yourself and sit down.
00:06:11I want a drink.
00:06:12You've had too much to drink already, and you've talked too much.
00:06:15You used to be smart.
00:06:17You keep on like this, and you'll hang yourself.
00:06:19What's the matter?
00:06:20Afraid you'll hang with me?
00:06:30Where have you been?
00:06:31Mrs. Bentley's been ringing for you all evening.
00:06:33What was she ringing for?
00:06:34She knows it's my night off.
00:06:35She's leaving the hotel.
00:06:36You've got to pack.
00:06:37Tonight?
00:06:38And if you want to know, she was thrown out.
00:06:40Oh, now she'll really be hard to work for.
00:06:42What happened?
00:06:48Mrs. Bentley won't be leaving until morning.
00:06:50All right, Mrs. Russell.
00:06:51I'll have her bill ready.
00:07:03Mrs. Bentley?
00:07:14What's the trouble?
00:07:15Mrs. Bentley!
00:07:16Did someone hurt?
00:07:17What happened?
00:07:17In there.
00:07:18How did it happen?
00:07:19Mrs. Bentley?
00:07:20Oh, no, no, no.
00:07:20Mrs. Bentley.
00:07:21Mrs. Bentley, everybody.
00:07:22Mrs. Bentley, everybody.
00:07:22Mrs. Bentley!
00:07:22Who is she?
00:07:23What's going on?
00:07:24Mrs. Bentley, Doctor?
00:07:25Mrs. Bentley, Doctor?
00:07:33Is she dead?
00:07:34I think so.
00:07:36Get Dr. Ainsley.
00:07:40I'll telephone the police.
00:07:47don't look at me like that
00:07:49I didn't do it
00:07:53don't
00:07:53I didn't do it
00:07:55I told you I didn't
00:08:17Lieutenant Chan, Mr. Curtis Whitman's here to see you
00:08:20always pleased to see Mr. Whitman
00:08:22this way please
00:08:28hello Charlie
00:08:29please pardon the experiment
00:08:30but must reproduce
00:08:32elusive Easter rabbit
00:08:33for number one grandchild
00:08:37so glad
00:08:40words of welcome
00:08:41freeze
00:08:41when friend appears troubled
00:08:43you couldn't have seen the papers Charlie
00:08:56please forgive question
00:08:57what is concerned for living
00:09:00or the dead
00:09:03Mary is still my wife
00:09:04in spite of what we'd planned
00:09:06but she didn't
00:09:07she couldn't have done this
00:09:08man yet to be born
00:09:10who can tell what woman will
00:09:12or will not do
00:09:14but you know her
00:09:15you've known her all her life
00:09:16yes
00:09:17very difficult to believe ill
00:09:19of those we love
00:09:21I knew you'd feel that way Charlie
00:09:23that's why I want you to go with me
00:09:25well they might build up a case against her
00:09:27that we can't break
00:09:28oh she's in a jam and it's
00:09:30please
00:09:30ancient ancestor once say
00:09:32words cannot cook rice
00:09:34then you will go
00:09:36swell
00:09:36I reserve seats on the clipper for both of us
00:09:39can you be ready in an hour
00:09:41we'll go pack and notify family
00:09:43in person
00:09:45just so
00:09:46honorable wife
00:09:47will not misunderstand
00:09:49contemplated visit
00:09:50to Reno
00:09:53oh
00:09:54oh
00:10:18very objectionable odor Mr. Chan
00:10:21what is it
00:10:22just one of my experiments
00:10:24in chemical criminology sir
00:10:25you see I'm working on a new method
00:10:27to bring out fingerprints on cloth
00:10:28bring them out
00:10:29my dear boy that'll drive them out
00:10:32I'm sorry sir
00:10:33I don't think it turned out just right
00:10:35hey a telegram just came for you Jimmy
00:10:38telegram
00:10:38oh gee thanks
00:10:42do you have to make that stuff
00:10:45hey listen to this
00:10:46it's from Pop
00:10:48honorable Sprout
00:10:49unexpectedly find self on way to Reno Nevada
00:10:51we'll visit you before return home
00:10:53Reno
00:10:54is your dad gonna get a divorce
00:10:55oh Gino
00:10:57I don't think so
00:10:59say you know that murder we read about
00:11:01and I said I knew the people
00:11:02yeah
00:11:02I'll bet that's what Pop's on his way to Reno for
00:11:04no kidding
00:11:06say Jack
00:11:07the Easter holidays start tomorrow
00:11:08and you're not going anywhere
00:11:09can I borrow your car
00:11:10well the tank's empty
00:11:11I'll fill it up
00:11:12well how long you gonna use it
00:11:14oh I'll be back before vacation's over
00:11:16hey wait a minute
00:11:17that's a week
00:11:18oh don't worry
00:11:19with me helping Pop
00:11:21it won't take that long
00:11:22we'll have this case
00:11:23cleaned up in no time
00:11:26young man
00:11:27you'll clean that up
00:11:28before you clean up
00:11:29any mysteries
00:11:29yes sir
00:11:44oh
00:11:44what's the trouble
00:11:45my pal here got smacked
00:11:47by a hit and run
00:11:48is he hurt bad
00:11:49looks like it
00:11:50I gotta get him to a hospital
00:11:51oh
00:11:53say we're only 20 miles from Reno
00:11:55I'll be glad to take you there
00:11:56thanks buddy
00:11:57I'll help you
00:11:59oh
00:12:23hey you can't do this to me
00:12:33yes sir
00:12:34yes sir it's the biggest little city
00:12:35in the world
00:12:35Mr. Chan
00:12:36I knew you was the famous detective
00:12:38the minute I seen you
00:12:38congratulations upon penetrating
00:12:41humble disguise
00:12:43oh
00:12:44oh you're kidding
00:12:45you know we got a pretty smart
00:12:46police force of our own
00:12:47eager to make acquaintance
00:12:49of same
00:12:50would kindly drive us there first
00:12:52to the police station
00:12:53please
00:12:54all right
00:12:55but if you were here
00:12:56to solve the killing
00:12:56at the hotel Sierra
00:12:57you're too late
00:12:58because I've already arrested
00:12:59the woman that done it
00:13:00has unfortunate lady confessed
00:13:02no
00:13:02too smart for that
00:13:04but they got her dead to rights
00:13:06motive and everything
00:13:07it seems her husband
00:13:09yes we read all about it
00:13:11in the papers
00:13:11yeah but you didn't see her
00:13:12the night she got here
00:13:13like I did
00:13:14I knew there was something wrong
00:13:15even then
00:13:17she didn't say nothing
00:13:18just sat back there
00:13:20quiet like
00:13:20and stared out the window
00:13:23I figured she was unhappy
00:13:24about her divorce
00:13:25but of course now I know
00:13:27she was just sitting back there
00:13:28cooking up the murder
00:13:29very interesting evidence
00:13:32this man will prove
00:13:33most valuable
00:13:34on witness stand
00:13:36witness stand
00:13:37who me
00:13:38I ain't getting mixed up
00:13:39in any murder trials
00:13:40no sir
00:13:41not me
00:13:41I ain't saying another word
00:13:43thank you so much
00:13:47what's your name
00:13:48Mr. Jones
00:13:50yeah
00:13:50and I suppose yours is Smith
00:13:52correction please
00:13:54Lieutenant Chan
00:13:55of Honolulu Police
00:13:57I thought so
00:13:59Lieutenant Chan
00:14:00oh yes
00:14:01the chief is expecting you
00:14:03this way sir
00:14:08well Charlie
00:14:09you old son of a gun
00:14:10I'm glad to see you again
00:14:11sincerely hope
00:14:12status does not change
00:14:14why should it
00:14:15quite possible
00:14:16I make large nuisance of self
00:14:18chief of police king
00:14:19Mr. Curtis Whitman
00:14:21how do you do
00:14:21how do you do
00:14:23Whitman
00:14:24oh
00:14:24well I'm sorry to meet you
00:14:26under these circumstances
00:14:27Mr. Whitman
00:14:28I know you're anxious
00:14:29to talk about the case Charlie
00:14:31but I'm on my way
00:14:31to the shore
00:14:32I'd like to have you come with me
00:14:33won't take long
00:14:33thank you
00:14:34disorderly conduct
00:14:35drunk
00:14:36heaping bricks through a window
00:14:37heading to police
00:14:38take them away Clancy
00:14:39oh that helps me
00:14:42boys we've got a distinguished visitor today
00:14:44an old pal of mine
00:14:45from Honolulu
00:14:46Charlie Chan
00:14:46so this is Charlie
00:14:48it's a pleasure
00:14:49so please
00:14:50sit right down here Charlie
00:14:52and we'll show you
00:14:53the choicest collection
00:14:54of con men
00:14:55and crack spots
00:14:55you've ever seen
00:14:56meet Sheriff Fletcher
00:14:58most honored to meet
00:14:59illustrious sheriff
00:15:01how are you
00:15:02I've heard a lot about you too
00:15:06and uh
00:15:06this is a friend
00:15:07of Lieutenant Chan's
00:15:08Mr. Whitman
00:15:09how are you
00:15:10Whitman
00:15:11that name sounds familiar
00:15:12it ought to
00:15:13that's the case you're on
00:15:16that's where I heard it
00:15:18well Chan
00:15:19I reckon you ain't here
00:15:20with Whitman for nothing
00:15:21excellent observation
00:15:23then we might as well
00:15:24understand each other
00:15:25right now
00:15:25me and King
00:15:26got this case well in hand
00:15:28and we don't need
00:15:28no outside help
00:15:29or interference
00:15:30don't mind him Charlie
00:15:32he's known as Tombstone
00:15:33I guess you can figure out why
00:15:36Tombstones
00:15:36often engraved
00:15:37with words of wisdom
00:15:41yeah
00:15:41and ain't all of them
00:15:42covered with moss
00:15:42either
00:15:45now that you're here
00:15:46young fella
00:15:46there's a couple of questions
00:15:48I'd like to ask you
00:15:49I know as little about this
00:15:50as you do
00:15:50yeah
00:15:52all right
00:15:53let's get on
00:15:54let's get on to the shore
00:15:56bring him in back
00:15:59all right
00:16:00come on you guys
00:16:00and make it snappy
00:16:02get up on there
00:16:03quick push
00:16:04quiet
00:16:05hurry along
00:16:08you're gonna be sorry
00:16:09for this
00:16:09get up on there
00:16:21take off your hats
00:16:25anything wrong Charlie
00:16:27sudden shock to eyesight
00:16:29not permanent I hope
00:16:31step forward
00:16:34you two
00:16:37what's the charges
00:16:38on this kid
00:16:38violation of ordinances
00:16:40106-109-214-A
00:16:42and suspected of being nuts
00:16:44I am not nuts
00:16:46I told him how some hitchhikers
00:16:47stole all my clothes
00:16:48and a car I borrowed
00:16:50violent too
00:16:52what's your name
00:16:53Bob
00:16:53it's Jimmy Chan
00:16:54sir
00:16:55and my father's
00:16:56Charlie Chan
00:16:56everybody's heard of him
00:16:58mm-hmm
00:16:59and I suppose
00:17:00you'd recognize
00:17:01your famous pa
00:17:02if you was to see him
00:17:03of course I would
00:17:04well here
00:17:07Pop
00:17:07am I glad to see you
00:17:09you mean he's
00:17:11really your son
00:17:12must admit
00:17:13to dubious honor
00:17:15Pop
00:17:15tell these guys
00:17:16I'm not crazy
00:17:17Ferret must first
00:17:18convince self
00:17:19of saying
00:17:20possible to release
00:17:21offspring in my custody
00:17:23sure now that he's
00:17:24been identified
00:17:25thank you
00:17:26now we'll kindly
00:17:27explain presents here
00:17:29I just came up
00:17:29during the holidays
00:17:30to help you catch
00:17:31the murderer
00:17:31Pop appreciates
00:17:33valuable help
00:17:34of number two son
00:17:35but first use talent
00:17:36to catch new pair
00:17:38pants
00:17:38thanks
00:17:39don't do anything
00:17:41on this case
00:17:41until I get back
00:17:44is he gonna be
00:17:46on the case too
00:17:47self-appointed
00:17:48he ain't the only one
00:17:50watch your name
00:17:51who me
00:17:52I'm Charlie Chan's
00:17:54number three son
00:17:56me go home now
00:18:05Charlie
00:18:07oh Charlie
00:18:08I didn't do it
00:18:08you know I didn't do it
00:18:10I brought somebody
00:18:12Kurt
00:18:16thank you for coming
00:18:17Kurt
00:18:18are you all right
00:18:19I mean don't worry
00:18:21about anything
00:18:21Charlie's here
00:18:22to help you
00:18:23sit down please
00:18:29now
00:18:30want you to tell me
00:18:32exactly what occurred
00:18:33on night of murder
00:18:37well I was in bed
00:18:38but not asleep
00:18:39what time please
00:18:40about twelve thirty
00:18:42while I was lying there
00:18:43I heard a scream
00:18:46not loud
00:18:47but close to my room
00:18:49it was cut off sharply
00:18:52frightened me
00:18:53and I got up to see
00:18:54what was wrong
00:18:54how long after scream
00:18:57before you reach hallway
00:18:58oh I don't know
00:18:59a minute maybe longer
00:19:01you saw no one
00:19:03in corridor
00:19:04no
00:19:05but the door opposite
00:19:06mine was open a little
00:19:07and the light was on
00:19:09I looked in
00:19:10and saw her
00:19:12lying on the floor
00:19:13even when I reached her
00:19:15I didn't recognize her
00:19:15at first
00:19:17she was wearing
00:19:18some sort of
00:19:18beauty mask
00:19:19that completely
00:19:20covered her face
00:19:21police have pictures
00:19:22yes
00:19:23yes
00:19:24here
00:19:24you can have this set
00:19:25thank you so much
00:19:27continue please
00:19:29I started to touch her
00:19:30and I saw the blood
00:19:35and then I recognized her
00:19:36by her hair
00:19:38oh it all happened
00:19:39so fast Charlie
00:19:40and it was such a shock
00:19:41to me
00:19:41I don't know what I did
00:19:42I just stood and looked
00:19:45at her I guess
00:19:47and then suddenly
00:19:48the Chinese maid
00:19:49was screaming
00:19:50and people ran
00:19:50into the room
00:19:51and
00:19:53they accused me
00:19:56police have reason
00:19:57to doubt truth
00:19:58of story
00:19:58we ain't got no reason
00:20:00to believe it
00:20:00she had plenty
00:20:01of motive too
00:20:02why only an hour or two
00:20:03before Mrs. Bentley
00:20:04was stabbed
00:20:05this woman and her
00:20:06had a fight
00:20:07in the hotel bar
00:20:08over her
00:20:09stealing her husband
00:20:10oh but
00:20:11I wasn't the only one
00:20:13she quarreled with
00:20:14you were the only one
00:20:15found standing
00:20:15over the body
00:20:16may humbly request
00:20:18one more favor
00:20:18please arrange
00:20:20for Mrs. Whitman
00:20:21to return to hotel
00:20:22what
00:20:23turn loose
00:20:24the only suspect
00:20:25we got
00:20:25can promise
00:20:27she will not
00:20:27attempt to leave
00:20:28Reno
00:20:29chief this
00:20:30Oriental's loco
00:20:31if you think
00:20:32you're gonna take
00:20:32her out of here
00:20:33like you did
00:20:33your son
00:20:34you got another
00:20:35thing coming
00:20:36please
00:20:37victim was stabbed
00:20:38you say
00:20:40victim
00:20:41oh she was stabbed
00:20:42all right
00:20:43with some kind
00:20:44of a knife
00:20:44was weapon
00:20:45found on
00:20:46Mrs. Whitman
00:20:47well
00:20:47no
00:20:48but she might
00:20:49have got rid
00:20:50of it
00:20:50exactly
00:20:51what kind
00:20:52of knife
00:20:53please
00:20:53how should
00:20:54I know
00:20:54we ain't
00:20:55found it yet
00:20:57that's what
00:20:58has a stump
00:20:58Charlie
00:20:59the knife
00:20:59is still
00:21:00missing
00:21:00then police
00:21:02believe
00:21:02Mrs. Whitman
00:21:03foolish enough
00:21:03to kill
00:21:04leave room
00:21:05to hide
00:21:06death weapon
00:21:06then return
00:21:07to be discovered
00:21:08beside body
00:21:09of victim
00:21:10well
00:21:10my theory
00:21:11is
00:21:11she came
00:21:12back
00:21:12for something
00:21:13something
00:21:14she dropped
00:21:15such as
00:21:17you can
00:21:18ask the
00:21:18doggondous
00:21:19questions
00:21:20chief
00:21:21are you
00:21:21gonna be
00:21:21taken in
00:21:22by a lot
00:21:22of polite
00:21:23bowing
00:21:23and scraping
00:21:24you know
00:21:24we haven't
00:21:25got enough
00:21:25evidence
00:21:25for an
00:21:26indictment
00:21:26tombstone
00:21:27yeah
00:21:27but who's
00:21:28gonna be
00:21:28responsible
00:21:29for
00:21:29suggest
00:21:30husband
00:21:30number
00:21:31one
00:21:31man
00:21:32for job
00:21:32her
00:21:33husband
00:21:33first thing
00:21:34I know
00:21:35you'll be
00:21:35asking me
00:21:35to swear
00:21:36Whitman
00:21:36in as a
00:21:37deputy
00:21:37can't
00:21:38think of
00:21:38no one
00:21:38with better
00:21:39reason
00:21:39for wishing
00:21:40to capture
00:21:41murderer
00:21:42I'll see
00:21:43what the
00:21:43D.A.
00:21:43says about
00:21:44releasing her
00:21:44Charlie
00:21:44thank you
00:21:45so much
00:21:47doggonest
00:21:48detective
00:21:48I ever
00:21:49saw
00:21:49he's
00:21:50taken
00:21:50him
00:21:50out
00:21:50of here
00:21:50faster
00:21:51than
00:21:51we
00:21:51can
00:21:51put
00:21:51him
00:21:52in
00:22:09he can
00:22:24oh
00:22:26oh
00:22:28excuse me
00:22:29sheriff
00:22:30what you
00:22:31hiding for
00:22:31are you
00:22:31shadowing
00:22:32someone
00:22:32I ain't
00:22:32hiding
00:22:33I got
00:22:33orders to
00:22:34stick around
00:22:34and help
00:22:34your pa
00:22:35so I'm giving him plenty of rope.
00:22:37Where's he now?
00:22:38In there talking to the owner of the hotel.
00:22:41Oh.
00:22:42So right after the quarrel in the bar,
00:22:43I took Mrs. Whitman up to her room.
00:22:45I stayed with her for some time because she was pretty upset.
00:22:47And I don't blame her.
00:22:48She took an awful beating from that Bentley woman.
00:22:50Mrs. Bentley very unpopular.
00:22:52That's putting it mildly.
00:22:54Believe unlamented lady here to divorce herself from present husband?
00:22:58Yes.
00:22:59A George Bentley from San Francisco.
00:23:02So far we haven't been able to locate him.
00:23:03No one claim body?
00:23:05Her family.
00:23:06The police shipped it back east yesterday.
00:23:08Murder room still intact?
00:23:10Yes.
00:23:11And locked, of course.
00:23:12Would like to visit same now.
00:23:14Certainly.
00:23:19Mind if I snoop along?
00:23:21Charming company turned lowly sandwich into rich banquet.
00:23:30Hiya, Pop.
00:23:31I'd like my new hat.
00:23:33Off head at present.
00:23:35Oh, sure.
00:23:36Sorry.
00:23:36Excuse, please.
00:23:37This is number two son, masquerading as Lone Ranger.
00:23:41Hello.
00:23:42How do you do?
00:23:42Say, are you getting ready to visit the scene of the crime?
00:23:45Yes.
00:23:46Would honorable sheriff wish to come?
00:23:48Heck, I've been through that room so much I could search you with my eyes shut.
00:23:52We'll search then this time with eyes open.
00:24:20Oh, Mrs. Russell, somebody's took the pass key off my ring.
00:24:23The pass key.
00:24:24Yes, ma'am.
00:24:25I left it hanging outside while I did 108 and when I come out it was gone.
00:24:29Gee, maybe the murderer took it.
00:24:31The murder?
00:24:32Oh, oh.
00:24:33Quiet.
00:24:34Call the desk and see if it's been turned in there.
00:24:36I did and it ain't.
00:24:38Oh, ma'am, do you say that?
00:24:39I think you'll find it.
00:24:40And please don't mention it to anyone.
00:24:53Why, Dr. Ainslie, what are you doing here?
00:24:55I just remembered something that happened the night of the murder.
00:24:58Oh, this is Charlie Chan, the detective.
00:25:00How do you do?
00:25:02Most gratifying to meet hostess who remembers job at all times.
00:25:06I get it.
00:25:07You think I was trying to warn him for some reason.
00:25:09Is there any reason to warn honorable doctor?
00:25:13Say, you don't waste any time, do you?
00:25:16Well, I'm not any good at hiding it so I may as well confess.
00:25:19I'm rather fond of the honorable doctor.
00:25:21I must admit this doesn't look so hot.
00:25:23What were you doing here?
00:25:24Looking for the money Mrs. Bentley won the night she was murdered.
00:25:27Don't you think you'd better leave the searching to the police?
00:25:30They did search this room.
00:25:31But it suddenly occurred to me that no mention was made of finding the money.
00:25:35You see, Mr. Chan, the jealousy angle was so strong against Mrs. Whitman
00:25:38that no one thought of a simple robbery motive.
00:25:41Most happy to consider same?
00:25:43Was it large sum, lady one?
00:25:45Large enough for her to be paid off in a stack of hundred dollar bills.
00:25:49Wally Burke cashed in her chips.
00:25:50And handed her the money during the quarrel in the bar.
00:25:52I remember now.
00:25:53Hey, cut it out!
00:25:54That hurts!
00:25:55Take your hands off me, you big hick.
00:25:57I haven't done anything.
00:25:57Come peaceable now or I'll get rough.
00:26:00What's all this about, Sheriff?
00:26:02Burke knows he ain't supposed to leave town,
00:26:03yet I just caught him trying to pay his bill and check out.
00:26:06Pay his bill?
00:26:07With what?
00:26:08Money.
00:26:09What'd you think?
00:26:10That's funny.
00:26:10I thought he was broke.
00:26:12What gave you that idea?
00:26:13Well, you tried to borrow some from me the other night.
00:26:15I wired home for it.
00:26:16Any business of yours?
00:26:17No.
00:26:18But it might be of interest to Mr. Chan.
00:26:22Well, what is all this?
00:26:24Was under impression Mrs. Bentley was friend of yours?
00:26:28She was.
00:26:29Surprised, then, you unwilling to assist police by remaining in hotel?
00:26:33Well, since you put it that way, of course I'll stay.
00:26:37You'll stay no matter which way we put it.
00:26:42Did Sheriff notice if Mr. Burke have $100 bills?
00:26:46He was downright filthy with him.
00:26:49I'd better lock him up.
00:26:50No.
00:26:51Most inadvisable.
00:26:53If want Wild Bird to sing, do not put him in cage.
00:26:58Maybe he won't sing, but least wise he won't take off either.
00:27:01Yes.
00:27:05Check later with telegraph company concerning story of Mr. Burke about cash.
00:27:10Okay, Pop.
00:27:10I'll handle that.
00:27:11Well, if I can be of any further help, I'll...
00:27:13I'll trouble you for that pass key you took from the maid.
00:27:16The maid?
00:27:16I didn't take any key from her.
00:27:18This is the one I used.
00:27:20The night clerk gave it to me last week in an emergency case.
00:27:23I forgot to return it, and it's been in my desk ever since.
00:27:28With gracious permission of hostess, we'll resume conversation later.
00:27:32All right.
00:27:33And I'll be looking forward to it because never have I so politely been told to scram.
00:27:39And now please would like to occupy this room during stay in hotel.
00:27:44This room?
00:27:44Yeah.
00:27:45Gosh, it hasn't been more than three days since Mrs. Bentley was killed in here.
00:27:48Yet room continues to attract visitors.
00:27:52And pass key still missing.
00:27:56You mean we're going to sleep in here and wait for somebody to sneak in on us?
00:28:00Perhaps sleep more attractive in university classroom?
00:28:03Oh, no.
00:28:04I don't mind.
00:28:05Those things don't affect me.
00:28:07I was just thinking about you, that's all.
00:28:08It might be dangerous.
00:28:09I agree with him, Mr. Chan.
00:28:11When searching for needle in haystack, haystack only sensible location.
00:28:16Very well.
00:28:17I'll have her things packed and moved out when you're ready.
00:28:20One moment.
00:28:21Have kept Mrs. Whitman's room?
00:28:23Yes.
00:28:24Why?
00:28:25Expect her here this afternoon.
00:28:28She's being released?
00:28:29In custody of husband.
00:28:31Oh, I'm so glad.
00:28:33Perhaps somebody else not so glad.
00:28:36Request no mention be made of releases yet.
00:28:39I understand.
00:28:40Thank you so much.
00:28:54These police pictures sure are spooky.
00:28:57Death usually grim.
00:28:59What was she wearing the mask for?
00:29:01Lady using new psychology on wrinkles.
00:29:04Scares them away.
00:29:06Oh.
00:29:14Gee, this Mrs. Bentley sure liked herself.
00:29:16She kept a publicity scrapbook.
00:29:18Just like a movie actress.
00:29:22Where do you find scrapbook?
00:29:24Right here.
00:29:24On the trunk.
00:29:26Police pictures indicate scrapbook on vanity.
00:29:30When body discovered.
00:29:31Then somebody's moved it since the murder.
00:29:40Say, do you suppose this Burke fellow might have killed her for the money?
00:29:43Possible.
00:29:45Look for scissors among ladies' effects.
00:29:48Okay.
00:29:49Any particular kind?
00:29:51Straight edge indicate use of long desk shears.
00:29:56You mean it might have been used as a death weapon?
00:29:58If closed, would leave wound as described by police surgeon.
00:30:03Gee, then I'd better look hard.
00:30:06And if I don't find any, it'll look like we're right.
00:30:13I don't see any in here.
00:30:17Find something important, Pop?
00:30:19What I do not find is more important.
00:30:22What do you mean?
00:30:22Pages covering 1935 and 36 have been removed.
00:30:27Why do you suppose?
00:30:29Someone strangely anxious to conceal ladies' activities during those years.
00:30:36Continue search for scissors.
00:30:38Okay.
00:30:49What's the matter?
00:30:50What's happened?
00:30:51Get a load of that Honolulu bloodhound.
00:30:55Sounds good.
00:30:57Well, what about him?
00:30:59What about him?
00:31:00Looks like his nose just led him straight to the bar.
00:31:03Did you get me over here just to show me that?
00:31:05Ain't it enough?
00:31:07Listen, Tombstone.
00:31:08I knew Charlie was throwing this party.
00:31:10He's doing it for a special reason.
00:31:12And I want you to stay out of it.
00:31:14I'll stay out of it.
00:31:15While he's wasting his time in there drinking, where's that murderer he was so sure of catching?
00:31:20Well, he may be drinking with him.
00:31:22Then why don't he arrest him?
00:31:25Relax, will you?
00:31:25And for heaven's sake, don't call me again unless it's important.
00:31:32There.
00:31:33What's in it, Mr. Chan?
00:31:34Something to loosen the tongue?
00:31:36Humble Hawaiian drink, very mild.
00:31:38I'll stick to bourbon.
00:31:39Do we toast with humble drink or just dive into it?
00:31:43Suggest toast to a very gracious woman and unhappy husband.
00:31:48Now entering.
00:32:03You don't have to hold your chin quite that high, Mary.
00:32:05But they stared, so how long do we have to stay?
00:32:09Well, Charlie said for just one drink.
00:32:11We can go someplace else for dinner.
00:32:13I just want to get back up to my room.
00:32:15All right, Mary.
00:32:16Anything you say.
00:32:18So tell me, Mr. Chan, have they dropped a case against Mrs. Whitman entirely?
00:32:22Police realize evidence very weak.
00:32:25Personally, I don't think much of the motive.
00:32:27You do not find Mr. Whitman attractive?
00:32:30I couldn't be attracted to any man who was stupid enough to fall for Gene Bentley.
00:32:34Well, thanks.
00:32:36Perhaps the acquaintance with murdered lady too brief to learn real character.
00:32:41It took me a couple of months, but I finally found her out.
00:32:44It didn't take me long.
00:32:45The minute she walked in the hotel, I had her labeled.
00:32:47That was first meeting with Mrs. Bentley?
00:32:50Yes.
00:32:51And you, Dr. Ainslie?
00:32:53Oh, I never knew her before she came here.
00:32:55Why should you ask me?
00:32:56Was only asking if you're required to have glass refill.
00:33:00Oh, uh, yes, yes, thanks.
00:33:02That was slick, Mr. Chan.
00:33:04But if you're trying to find someone who knew her before she came here,
00:33:06why don't you just ask us?
00:33:08Have I asked?
00:33:09All except Mrs. Russell?
00:33:11I didn't know her.
00:33:13Mr. Berkeley, it looks like you are still leading the pack.
00:33:15What are you trying to do?
00:33:16Oh, don't be stuffy.
00:33:17If you did do it, I'm all for you.
00:33:19That woman had at least one murder coming to her.
00:33:21Would you have killed Mrs. Bentley?
00:33:24Probably.
00:33:24If she'd annoyed me enough, then I'd have been handy.
00:33:27Lady killed with scissors, not knife.
00:33:31Scissors?
00:33:33What kind of scissors?
00:33:35Very sharp.
00:33:36Pointed on end.
00:33:37And long enough to inflict very deep wound.
00:33:41Implying surgical scissors?
00:33:43Found doctor's office well equipped with safe.
00:33:46I didn't know you had called.
00:33:48So sorry, doctor not in.
00:33:50Are you accusing me?
00:33:52What possible motive could he have had?
00:33:54None.
00:33:55But Mr. Burke seems to have had plenty.
00:33:58Mr. Burke, just a minute.
00:33:59This is the second time you've tried to pin this thing on me.
00:34:02What's on your mind?
00:34:03Well, you never explain where you got the money.
00:34:08Come on, I don't want you to get mixed up.
00:34:13You stay out there.
00:34:25Come on.
00:34:26Give me the police station.
00:34:27Quick.
00:34:29Hello.
00:34:30Give me the chief.
00:34:30Hurry.
00:34:34Yes, King speaking.
00:34:36What?
00:34:37You said you knew he was throwing the party, but did you know he was staging a riot?
00:34:41Well, stop it, you fool, before somebody gets hurt.
00:34:44Okay, but you told me to keep out of it.
00:34:54Think he's hurt badly?
00:34:55I hope not.
00:34:56Who hit me?
00:34:57How are you hurt, Mr. Fletcher?
00:34:59You're darned tootin' I'm hurt.
00:35:03I got a good mind to arrest the whole bunch of you.
00:35:07I'll take him to his room.
00:35:08All he needs is a sedative.
00:35:09He'll sleep it off.
00:35:12Perhaps you had better assist, doctor.
00:35:18If honorable sheriff will permit, think head need examination.
00:35:22It's not my head that needs examining.
00:35:24It's the people's that let you come in here and stir up a lot of trouble.
00:35:27Regret accident, but sometimes must strike innocent to trap guilty.
00:35:31Yeah?
00:35:32Well, if you think you're gonna use my skull for bait, you're crazy.
00:35:36Thank you so much.
00:35:38Mr. Chan.
00:35:39Yes?
00:35:40Telephone.
00:35:41Oh.
00:35:42Yes?
00:35:43Hello?
00:35:44Pop?
00:35:44I just got the report from the telegraph office.
00:35:47Wally Burke's family cabled them $1,500 yesterday.
00:35:50Oh.
00:35:51Can I join the party now?
00:35:54Party all finished.
00:35:59Hey, Pop.
00:36:00Somebody's trying to get in here.
00:36:03What?
00:36:25Oh, gee.
00:36:27I'm awfully sorry.
00:36:30Hello, Pop.
00:36:31Pop humbly suggest you assist young lady to rise.
00:36:35Oh, sure.
00:36:36Gee, I hope I didn't hurt you.
00:36:38My dignity is slightly bruised, but no bones broken.
00:36:42Excuse, please.
00:36:43Can you explain presents in this room?
00:36:45Yes, Honorable Sir.
00:36:48Are you Charlie Chan?
00:36:50I see you as a teacher.
00:36:53You're like a teacher.
00:36:53You're like a teacher.
00:36:54You're like a teacher.
00:36:55This is my daughter.
00:36:56Oh, my daughter.
00:36:56Doctor, praise in any language very sweet.
00:37:00What young lady have not yet explained presents here?
00:37:03My name is Choi Wong, Honorable Sir.
00:37:05Gee, that's a pretty name.
00:37:07Isn't it, Pop?
00:37:08My name's Jimmy.
00:37:09Jimmy Chan is also a nice sounding name.
00:37:13If Choi Wong will be so kind, have not yet explained presents in this room.
00:37:20I was told that I'm now free to pack Mrs. Bentley's clothes.
00:37:23Obtained key from clerk?
00:37:25Why, yes, sir.
00:37:26Gosh, Pop, you don't think that she...
00:37:29Was personal maid to deceased lady?
00:37:32Worked for her in 1935 or six?
00:37:35Why, no.
00:37:36She engaged me in San Francisco a month ago and brought me here.
00:37:39Ever glanced through lady's scrapbook?
00:37:42I looked at some of the pictures.
00:37:45Were pages torn out when Choi Wong looked at book?
00:37:48No, I'm sure they weren't.
00:37:49Is it all right for her to pack now?
00:37:51Yes.
00:37:52I'd better help you.
00:37:52We might find something important.
00:38:05You'd better clear out the closet first.
00:38:07All right.
00:38:09Oh, Charlie.
00:38:11We've got something to show you.
00:38:12I found this in Wally Burke's room.
00:38:14As you see, the scissors are missing.
00:38:15Gee, they'd be just the size we're looking for.
00:38:18And it's got his initials on it, too.
00:38:21Mr. Burke aware of discovery?
00:38:22No.
00:38:23The doctor spotted it while I was trying to quiet Burke.
00:38:26Administer sedative?
00:38:27Yes.
00:38:28He'll be asleep for some time.
00:38:29We'll question young man when he wakes up.
00:38:32Thank you so much.
00:38:33Assistance greatly appreciated.
00:38:39Burke's in the clear about that money he got.
00:38:41But he'll have a tough time explaining this.
00:38:48Can you recall last time Mrs. Bentley wore riding boots?
00:38:51The day before she was killed.
00:38:53She went out early in the morning and didn't get back till noon.
00:38:55Say, if she was on a horse, where'd she get all that mud?
00:38:58And those scratches?
00:39:00Most clever deduction.
00:39:01Lady did not remain on horse.
00:39:04All boots, please.
00:39:08Do you think we've got something, Pop?
00:39:10Time and analysis will tell.
00:39:13Can reach me at police station if needed.
00:39:16Okay.
00:39:17Don't worry.
00:39:18I'll keep an eye on things here.
00:39:20I'm certain can depend on sin.
00:39:25Pop sure is smart.
00:39:27He doesn't miss a thing.
00:39:28Except the son moving the furniture.
00:39:30Oh, you mean that bench over there?
00:39:32That wasn't anything.
00:39:34I just dropped a cigarette and burned a hole in the rug.
00:39:37Does Honorable Father think you're too young to smoke?
00:39:40Oh, no. I'm no kid.
00:39:41I help him solve his cases.
00:39:43You do?
00:39:44Yeah.
00:39:45And I've got an idea how to solve this one.
00:39:48Do you want to help me?
00:39:48Yes.
00:39:49If I don't get killed.
00:39:51I wouldn't want you to do anything dangerous.
00:39:53I think you're very nice.
00:39:54What do you want me to do?
00:39:55Well, I haven't got it all doped out yet.
00:39:58Do you mind if I smoke?
00:40:00It helps me to think.
00:40:11Oh, no.
00:40:26Drive to police station, please.
00:40:29Okay.
00:40:29But I still ain't talking.
00:40:32Excellent.
00:40:33Come on.
00:40:44Oh, now, Priscilla.
00:40:46I told you not to follow me.
00:40:48I'm working.
00:40:53Well, I just talked with the New York police.
00:40:55They're putting men on the 1935 and 1936 newspaper files right away,
00:40:58and they're going to check up on Mrs. Bentley's bank account.
00:41:00Thank you so much.
00:41:02Oh, what did you find on the boots?
00:41:04Plenty of sand, some pollen from desert flowers,
00:41:07red clay, a suggestion of copper shavings, and...
00:41:09Horse feathers.
00:41:13And minute splinters from very old wood.
00:41:16Copper and old wood suggest abandon mine.
00:41:18Yes.
00:41:19Well, there are lots of those around here.
00:41:21But the red clay narrows it to someplace south of town.
00:41:23Distance also limited.
00:41:25Lady must ride their own horse,
00:41:27transact mysterious business,
00:41:29and return to hotel by noon.
00:41:31I see.
00:41:32Honorable chemists suggest
00:41:34old wood might possibly indicate ghost town.
00:41:38Yes, that's right.
00:41:40Oh, wait a minute.
00:41:41I know one.
00:41:42Yes.
00:41:43Here it is.
00:41:44There it is.
00:41:45Right there.
00:41:45It's up in the hills,
00:41:46about four miles off the main road.
00:41:48It's beyond Dead Man's Canyon.
00:41:51Yes, there's plenty of red clay in that district.
00:41:53And the old sully copper mines were there too.
00:41:55That fits the analysis.
00:41:57It's about the only one that fits the distance.
00:41:59If you're interested,
00:42:00I'll have Tombstone drive you up there in the morning.
00:42:03Visit to Dead Man's Canyon with Tombstone.
00:42:06Very appropriate.
00:42:07We'll consider same tomorrow.
00:42:10You want him to drive you back to the hotel?
00:42:12Have hotel driver waking.
00:42:15Thank you so much.
00:42:16Goodbye.
00:42:23Hey, what are you going to do?
00:42:25I'm going right along after that guy.
00:42:27He started one riot tonight,
00:42:28and I aim to see he don't start no more.
00:42:33Darn if I can figure why you want to drive way out here this time of night for.
00:42:37Have strong desire to visit real ghost town.
00:42:41But it ain't nothing to look at even in the daytime.
00:42:43You'll see for yourself in a minute.
00:42:45It's just around the bend.
00:42:47Please turn off all lights when entering abandoned village.
00:42:51What for?
00:42:52Look.
00:42:53Do not wish to alarm sleeping ghosts.
00:43:02Look.
00:43:09Do not wish to alarm sleeping ghosts.
00:43:11Love is gone.
00:43:22Wish to wait here?
00:43:24If you don't mind, I think I would.
00:43:44I'm going to...
00:44:59Oh, it's only you, Sheriff. Hello?
00:45:03Where is that Chan fella?
00:45:04He's wandering around somewheres, looking for ghosts.
00:45:09Ghosts nothing. He's up to something and I aim to find out what it is.
00:45:12He can't give me the slip and get away with it.
00:45:21Are you trying to be funny?
00:45:23I don't think so. I ain't laughing.
00:45:28What's that?
00:45:30It ain't mice.
00:45:37Come out, whoever you are, with your hands in the air.
00:45:40Come on, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go.
00:45:50Come on.
00:46:09Come on.
00:47:32What was that?
00:47:33That ain't no cow.
00:47:36You're darn tootin' it ain't.
00:47:37Come on.
00:47:46Come on.
00:47:47Come on, come on.
00:47:48Come on.
00:47:52Come on.
00:47:53Come on.
00:47:57Come on.
00:48:09Light a match, Chan. I got him bulldogged.
00:48:24Boy, this is a mining engineer's kit.
00:48:26Wait. Wait till you get a load of these papers.
00:48:35How did he get away?
00:48:40Regret scuffle which occurred in dark to Mr. Bentley's advantage, but have written description
00:48:48of car with number of license. Suggest you circulate same.
00:48:52And how I'll circulate it. This puts an entirely new light on the case. He's been out there
00:48:56all this time in hiding, and I want to know why.
00:48:59Also, why wife visit him in secret.
00:49:01Send out a general alarm for this car. The driver is thought to be George Bentley, wanted in
00:49:06connection with his wife's murder. You'll probably try to leave the state, so notify all state
00:49:09and county highway patrols to be on the lookout.
00:49:11Yes, sir.
00:49:12I've got a hunch that when we get him, we'll have our murderer.
00:49:14Sure be a relief to me to get off of this merry-go-round. Don't you ever solve any of
00:49:19your cases
00:49:19in the daytime? My feet hurt.
00:49:23Chief King speaking.
00:49:26What?
00:49:28All right. We'll be over right away.
00:49:30That was your son. Something's happened at the hotel.
00:49:33Must hurt him. Excuse me, please.
00:49:40All right. Break it up, folks. Break it up. One side, please.
00:49:42One side.
00:49:44What's wrong, Peters?
00:49:45Oh, this fellow tried to sneak out of the hotel.
00:49:46Well, these, Pop. The ones we were looking for.
00:49:48I told the officer that somebody might try to do this, and sure enough, it was him.
00:49:52You've got a lot of explaining to do, Burke.
00:49:56I want a lawyer.
00:49:57That won't be hard. Half the population of Reno is lawyers.
00:50:00These are yours?
00:50:02Yes.
00:50:03But I didn't kill her.
00:50:04Someone's trying to make it look like I did.
00:50:06And I know who it is.
00:50:08Just a minute, Jim.
00:50:09Sit down.
00:50:10Please.
00:50:11Have not explained scissors.
00:50:15Jean borrowed them from me over a week ago and never returned them.
00:50:18So when I heard she'd been stabbed with scissors, why...
00:50:20Who said she was stabbed with scissors?
00:50:22Lieutenant Chen.
00:50:23And the police surgeon confirmed it.
00:50:26Go on.
00:50:27Don't tell me anything.
00:50:28I'll just wait till the whole thing is solved and read about it in the papers.
00:50:32I'm sorry, Tombstone.
00:50:33I thought you knew it.
00:50:35All right.
00:50:35Go on, Mr. Burke.
00:50:36Well, I naturally figured she was killed with my scissors.
00:50:39Explain present possession and attempt to dispose of same.
00:50:44Dr. Ainslie gave me a sedative, and when I woke up, the scissors were on my table.
00:50:48Someone put them there, but with all the accusations that have been made against me,
00:50:51no one would have believed that.
00:50:53I...
00:50:53Well, I had to get rid of them.
00:50:54Mr. Chen, there's something queer about all this.
00:50:56You bet your life there is.
00:50:58Somebody planted these in my room, and if they did it for a joke, I don't think it's funny.
00:51:04Excuse, please.
00:51:04You were speaking when Lady interrupts.
00:51:07I was just going to say that I found a pair of desk shiz exactly like those in my room
00:51:11tonight.
00:51:11What?
00:51:13Doctor also finds similar pair?
00:51:14Yes.
00:51:15Well, how did you know?
00:51:20That theory.
00:51:21It better be good.
00:51:23They couldn't have all killed her.
00:51:24We'd like to see scissors, please.
00:51:26Bring the ones up from my office, too.
00:51:28Certainly.
00:51:34Number two son finally win jackpot.
00:51:37What do you mean?
00:51:38Scissors cost money.
00:51:40Oh, I had some money left after I bought this suit.
00:51:43What are you talking about?
00:51:44Think ambitious young detective can explain confusion of scissors.
00:51:50Well, I figured that if all the suspects found scissors in their rooms, the one that was guilty would try
00:51:55to get rid of them.
00:51:55And it worked, too.
00:51:57You mean you planted them, son?
00:51:59Yes, sir.
00:52:00I'm as much to blame as Jimmy is.
00:52:02He thought of it, but I'm the one who did it.
00:52:06Oh, boy, am I relieved.
00:52:08I found these under a cushion of a chair in Mary's room.
00:52:12But we didn't put any scissors in Mrs. Whitman's room.
00:52:15What?
00:52:17You didn't?
00:52:18No, sir, we couldn't get in.
00:52:19That policeman was on guard outside the door.
00:52:22Yeah, on my orders.
00:52:23And it looks like I was pretty smart, too.
00:52:25Now what have you got to say, Mr. Chan?
00:52:28But I didn't have them there.
00:52:29I didn't know anything about them.
00:52:31Have you got that leather case, Charlie?
00:52:34No.
00:52:34On desk.
00:52:37Here they are.
00:52:39What's happened?
00:52:41Uh, bring scissors, please.
00:52:54Are these the ones that were found in Mrs. Whitman's room?
00:52:57Yes.
00:53:07These have the same trademark as the letter opener.
00:53:10I'm afraid there's no doubt that these are the ones she was stabbed with.
00:53:13You're afraid?
00:53:15You got the goods on her the second time, and you got him trying to hide incriminating evidence.
00:53:19So you apologize.
00:53:21Horse feathers.
00:53:22I ain't losing no more time.
00:53:23Wait a minute, Tombstone.
00:53:24What are you going to do?
00:53:25To see the district attorney right now, and I'm going to tell him everything we got on this woman.
00:53:29And I'll lay you ten to one he'll have before the grand jury by morning.
00:53:38Kurt, stop it, please.
00:53:41You're blaming yourself for showing them the scissors.
00:53:43Of course I am.
00:53:46All I want is to help you, and I've made things worse.
00:53:50I know you wanted to help, but what did you think when you found them?
00:53:54That's what matters.
00:53:56You must have thought I was guilty.
00:53:59I didn't think anything except that I was responsible.
00:54:09Come in, Charlie.
00:54:16Sometimes tears from woman, very happy sign.
00:54:20I'm pretty scared, Charlie.
00:54:22No need to be.
00:54:24At moment, police are searching for man who is very likely suspect.
00:54:28And when...
00:54:31What is it?
00:54:33Have burnt sleeve.
00:54:34Why, you don't smoke, Mary.
00:54:36How did you do it?
00:54:37I don't know.
00:54:38I didn't even notice.
00:54:40I haven't had it on since...
00:54:42Since when?
00:54:44Since the night I found Mrs. Bentley.
00:54:49Please, return with me to room.
00:55:02Jimmy.
00:55:05Lone Ranger's hat-bat enough without wearing horses' blankets.
00:55:09Oh, you mean these pajamas, Pop?
00:55:11I didn't buy them.
00:55:12I found them in your bag.
00:55:13They're the ones Mom gave you for Christmas.
00:55:17Although 3,000 miles away, honorable wife still make presents felt.
00:55:22Please.
00:55:24Mary, would like you to repeat actions on finding body.
00:55:30All right.
00:55:33I, uh...
00:55:34I saw her from the hall and crossed over to the dressing table.
00:55:41She was lying here between the bench and...
00:55:45Well, the bench wasn't here.
00:55:47Uh, can you remember exact position of bench?
00:55:50Not exactly, but, uh...
00:55:53Something like that.
00:55:58What's the matter?
00:55:59What is it, Charlie?
00:56:03First bright light in very dense fog.
00:56:06You mean a clue to the murder?
00:56:10Gee, Pop, I can't let you get sidetracked that way.
00:56:13I burned it with a cigarette.
00:56:15Drug burned with acid, not cigarette.
00:56:19Acid?
00:56:20How about Mary's sleeve?
00:56:23Also acid.
00:56:26Why, there is some there.
00:56:28It must have been spilled here and dripped down.
00:56:30If Mary leaned here, that explains the burn in the sleeve.
00:56:32Gee, it's a good thing you didn't get any on your arm, Mrs. Whitman.
00:56:35Nitric acid leaves a nasty burn.
00:56:38Number 2, son, think it nitric acid?
00:56:41Well, it could have been.
00:56:43It eats through anything but glass.
00:56:47I've seen one bottle nitric acid tonight.
00:56:50But bottle full.
00:56:52What would acid be doing here?
00:56:55Think answer may be found in second bottle.
00:56:59Not so full.
00:57:01Nitric acid?
00:57:03Yes, I have some.
00:57:05Yes, I have some.
00:57:13That's funny.
00:57:14I could have sworn this bottle was full.
00:57:16No one have occasion to use, Sam?
00:57:18No.
00:57:20Excuse.
00:57:26What is purpose of gauze?
00:57:29It prevents breaking and leakage.
00:57:30Why?
00:57:32Gauze on this.
00:57:33Different weave and quality from gauze on other bottle.
00:57:37It shouldn't be.
00:57:38They're all shipped from the same firm.
00:57:40With permission, we'll keep till morning.
00:57:43Certainly.
00:57:45But do you think it's connected with the murder?
00:57:48Person who removed pages from Mrs. Bentley's scrapbook may have answer.
00:57:53Pages from her scrapbook?
00:57:54Covering years 1935 and 36.
00:57:58Thought doctor may have noticed when searching ladies' room.
00:58:01No, I didn't.
00:58:03Thank you so much.
00:58:18Label this.
00:58:19Gauze from Wally Burke's room.
00:58:21Okay.
00:58:23Who's next?
00:58:24Miss Wells, but you'd better search her room.
00:58:26All right.
00:58:27But what if they catch me?
00:58:28Oh, don't you worry.
00:58:30I'll be right behind you.
00:58:40Yes?
00:58:41Oh.
00:58:42Good morning.
00:58:42Bet your life it's a good morning.
00:58:44We've got Bentley, the husband.
00:58:45Good.
00:58:46Tombstone's on his way over to Tonopah to pick him up.
00:58:48But I've got some real news from New York.
00:58:50The police checked on Mrs. Bentley's New York bank account.
00:58:54She wrote two checks this month for $1,500 apiece.
00:58:57And who do you think they were made out to?
00:59:00Dr. Ainsley.
00:59:02That is highly interesting.
00:59:04You check on newspaper files?
00:59:07And how.
00:59:08Say, no wonder somebody wanted to get rid of the pages of that scrapbook.
00:59:11They're dynamite.
00:59:12Get this.
00:59:13In 1935, Gene was married to a man named Russell.
00:59:17Russell?
00:59:20Related to Mrs. Russell here?
00:59:21Her ex-husband.
00:59:23And he died suddenly in 1936.
00:59:26What was cause of death?
00:59:29According to the attending physician, Russell died of a heart attack.
00:59:33But the attending physician was our old friend, Dr. Ainsley.
00:59:39Must see Mrs. Russell at once.
00:59:44Very urgent.
00:59:52They just found Mrs. Russell in her room, strangled.
00:59:54Lady dead?
00:59:55I don't know.
00:59:56The maid found her and called Dr. Ainsley.
00:59:58Dr. Ainsley?
01:00:00Doctor with her now?
01:00:01Yes.
01:00:02Hurry.
01:00:02Come along.
01:00:07Lift her arm to the outside of the covers, please.
01:00:20The doctor.
01:00:22One moment.
01:00:23What are you giving her?
01:00:25Adrenaline.
01:00:25She's got to have a heart stimulant.
01:00:27Will check, please.
01:00:28What's the matter, Mr. Chan?
01:00:29Have you gone mad?
01:00:31Examination of hypodermic.
01:00:33We'll determine that.
01:00:34Jimmy!
01:00:35I got it, Pop!
01:00:37Thank you so much.
01:00:38Let me have that, please.
01:00:39Keep this man covered, Peters.
01:00:40I'll call the police surgeon.
01:00:41Choi Wong, stay with Lady.
01:00:43Can't help when police surgeon arrived.
01:00:45Can't help when police surgeon arrived.
01:00:45Jimmy.
01:00:54You search rooms for gauze?
01:00:55Yeah.
01:00:56This was in Wally Burke's room.
01:00:58I guess the doctor used it last night to patch him up after the fight.
01:01:02And this was in Miss Wells' room.
01:01:04In the wastebasket.
01:01:05Neither one of them matches the gauze on the nitric acid bottle,
01:01:08but I brought them along anyway.
01:01:10We didn't get a chance to look in here.
01:01:12Can look now.
01:01:14Yes.
01:01:26Yes.
01:01:28Pop!
01:01:29This is it.
01:01:29It matches.
01:01:31That means that Mrs. Russell took the acid from the doctor's office.
01:01:34Do you suppose that she...
01:01:35Please.
01:01:36You will take all exhibits to a room and guard carefully.
01:01:45If Lady recovers sufficiently to talk, bring all suspects to scene of crime.
01:01:51Oh.
01:01:53Also request everyone wear same clothes as night of murder.
01:02:13All right, Bentley.
01:02:14Come on.
01:02:15Come on.
01:02:20What are you bringing me here for?
01:02:22Oh, ain't you heard?
01:02:23We don't put people in jail no more.
01:02:25We take them to the best hotel.
01:02:27Give them music with their meals.
01:02:29And hot and cold running water.
01:02:31And...
01:02:31Horse feathers.
01:02:32Come on.
01:02:36Stick around if you like, Mr. Whitman, but Charlie doesn't want you inside.
01:02:39Okay.
01:02:39I guess Charlie knows what he's doing.
01:02:41I'll wait downstairs.
01:02:42Joe, keep your eye on the elevator and the stairs.
01:02:44You boys stick here and don't let anybody leave this room.
01:02:46You understand?
01:02:47Yes, sir.
01:02:48What's going on?
01:02:49Charlie's called all the suspects together.
01:02:50He's going to produce the murderer.
01:02:52He's going to produce the murderer?
01:02:53After I drive to Tonopah to pick him up?
01:02:56Go on in, Burke.
01:03:04Well, I'm a cockeyed son of a gun if this don't beat all.
01:03:07What's the matter?
01:03:08I knew that Chan fellow was fancy, but if he can't hold an inquest without making it formal, I give
01:03:13up.
01:03:13Relax, will you?
01:03:14All right.
01:03:15Go in, ladies, please.
01:03:17Come on.
01:03:18He's probably serving cocktails again.
01:03:25Have been called together because each of you had very strong reason for hating Mrs. Bentley.
01:03:31One of you had motive powerful enough to kill.
01:03:36Here is lady whose husband was stolen from her by murdered woman five years ago.
01:03:42Here is young man, blindly in love until eyes rudely opened by ugly insult in public.
01:03:52Miss Wells, impulsive young lady in love with doctor, has admitted she would have killed Mrs. Bentley if given sufficient
01:04:01provocation.
01:04:02Just a minute.
01:04:03Just a minute.
01:04:04You're taking him from left to right.
01:04:05You just skipped your friend, Mrs. Whitman.
01:04:08She's still the only one found with the body.
01:04:10We'll neglect no one.
01:04:13Here is husband, most anxious to get rid of White.
01:04:17Only in a legal, straightforward manner.
01:04:19Then why were you hiding out in that ghost town?
01:04:21I'm a mining engineer.
01:04:23I got a job to look over those mines.
01:04:25After Gene had established residence in Reno.
01:04:28I was afraid if I was seen here, it would look like collusion.
01:04:30And the divorce wouldn't be granted.
01:04:32Or maybe you thought you had a perfect alibi.
01:04:34That no one would suspect you of murdering your wife if she was giving you a divorce.
01:04:38Yeah, if you're so all fired innocent, why did you put up such a scrap last night and then run
01:04:42away?
01:04:42I didn't know you were connected with the police.
01:04:45I found a man sneaking around my place, so I jumped him.
01:04:48You would have done the same thing.
01:04:50Horse feathers.
01:04:51I'm arresting you.
01:04:52Tombstone.
01:04:53He's already under arrest.
01:04:55Why did wife visit you on day before murder?
01:04:58She was panicking.
01:04:59Said she needed $5,000 right away.
01:05:02Did you give it to her?
01:05:03I didn't have it.
01:05:04Did she say why she wanted it?
01:05:06No.
01:05:07Think Dr. Ainslie can furnish answer to that.
01:05:12What do you mean?
01:05:13Doctor said had known Mrs. Bentley only three weeks.
01:05:16He had signed false certificate on death of first husband, Wayne Russell, three years ago.
01:05:23False certificate?
01:05:25You mean she killed him?
01:05:30Canceled checks proved Mrs. Bentley paid Dr. Ainslie large sums of money to keep guilty secret.
01:05:36If I'd known that, I...
01:05:38Didn't you?
01:05:40No.
01:05:44Then please explain why you visit Mrs. Bentley with acid bottle.
01:05:51How did you know?
01:05:52We know you were here.
01:05:56I came to disfigure her.
01:05:58When Mrs. Whitman arrived at the hotel and I saw what happened, I realized that Jean was going to ruin
01:06:03her life, the same as she'd ruined mine.
01:06:06All the hate I'd felt came back to me.
01:06:08I got the acid from the doctor's office.
01:06:11But found Lady's face protected by beauty masks.
01:06:15That's it.
01:06:16Then you grabbed the scissors and stabbed her.
01:06:18Mrs. Russell, I arrest you in the name of the law.
01:06:20I didn't kill her.
01:06:22When Jean saw the acid, she grabbed for it.
01:06:24Said she'd give me a dose of my own medicine.
01:06:26I kept her from getting it, but some of the acid was spilled.
01:06:29When I left her, she was very much alive.
01:06:31But now I understand what happened.
01:06:33When she couldn't get the $5,000 from Bentley, the doctor killed her.
01:06:37He didn't.
01:06:38Missing $100 bills found in doctor's room prove he was here on night of murder.
01:06:43Well, what if he was?
01:06:44If he was blackmailing Mrs. Bentley, would he be stupid enough to kill his meal ticket?
01:06:48You keep out of this.
01:06:48I won't keep out of it.
01:06:50Excuse.
01:06:51Miss Wells, very calm young lady, except where doctor is concerned.
01:06:57Well, do you think I'm going to let a bunch of blundering fools spin a murder on him?
01:07:01What time was it when you brought the acid up here?
01:07:03After 12.
01:07:05And she was alive then.
01:07:07Dr. Ainsley came up here at 10 minutes of 10 and left at 11 o'clock.
01:07:10I know, because I was waiting for him in the office.
01:07:13Waiting with watch in hand?
01:07:16What do you mean?
01:07:17Such careful check on time.
01:07:19Highly suggestive of jealousy.
01:07:22What are you doing now? Accusing her?
01:07:24Have accused no one as yet.
01:07:27Merely search for truth.
01:07:29What about Mrs. Russell?
01:07:30She admits coming up here with the acid.
01:07:32And yet you take her word for it that she left without killing her.
01:07:35Please.
01:07:39Can I explain bandage found in room?
01:07:42Who found it in my room?
01:07:44Number two son.
01:07:45Most ambitious amateur sleuth.
01:07:48A lot of people found scissors in their room.
01:07:50And they were planted by number two son.
01:07:52So what does that prove Mr. Charlie Chan?
01:07:54Look out, your sleeve's on fire.
01:07:56Charlie!
01:07:56Stop it! Let go!
01:07:58Stop it!
01:07:59Leave me alone!
01:08:01Stop it!
01:08:02What happened, Charlie?
01:08:04Merely experiment with liquid smoke.
01:08:06Quite harmless, but highly successful in trapping murderers.
01:08:12Honorable Sheriff may now make arrest.
01:08:15Who, her?
01:08:17Uh-uh.
01:08:18I ain't making no more arrests until I got the evidence.
01:08:21Burn on arm received from nitric acid when Miss Wells reached for scissors to stab Mrs. Bentley.
01:08:27Evidence of guilt.
01:08:29Quite apparent in desperate desire to hide Burn.
01:08:33Sorry to resort to trick, but lady make fatal mistake by wearing jacket she did not wear on night of
01:08:39murder.
01:08:40Just a minute.
01:08:41Where do you think you'll get with that evidence?
01:08:43Never mind.
01:08:45Mr. Chan's right.
01:08:46I did kill her.
01:08:47But I didn't intend to.
01:08:49I didn't even bring a weapon.
01:08:50I only wanted to find out what was between her and Dr. Ainsley.
01:08:54But she wouldn't tell me.
01:08:55She was drunk and nasty.
01:08:57And when I threatened to get the truth out of him, she went for me.
01:08:59She'd have killed me.
01:09:00So I grabbed up the first thing I saw to defend myself.
01:09:03You've got to believe me.
01:09:05Sincerely, Hope will convince jury of sin.
01:09:13One moment, please.
01:09:15May also arrest doctor.
01:09:17What for?
01:09:18Analysis of hypodermic.
01:09:20Revealed deadly poison, not adrenaline.
01:09:24What?
01:09:25Has there been another murder?
01:09:27No, Tombstone.
01:09:28Attempted murder.
01:09:28Dr. Ainsley tried to kill Mrs. Russell.
01:09:30Why?
01:09:31Doctor guessed it was Mrs. Russell who removed pages from scrapbook.
01:09:35He feared exposure of old guilt in connection with Wayne Russell's death.
01:09:41Where was I when all this was going on?
01:09:43In Tonopah.
01:09:46Horse feathers.
01:09:48Wait a minute.
01:09:49Where are you going?
01:09:49Back to Tonopah.
01:09:51They got a nice easy case of cattle rustling over there.
01:09:53And I know I can pin it on the guilty guy because they found him under the cow.
01:10:03All right, doctor.
01:10:05Is it over?
01:10:07Are you cleared?
01:10:08Did you think of that liquid smoke gag all by yourself?
01:10:10Well, Papa and I worked it out together.
01:10:11Oh, Jimmy, I think you're wonderful.
01:10:15Number two son's present idea strictly his own.
01:10:19But not bad as example.
01:10:24It was just a little boy.
01:10:25I can't say, no.
01:10:29I can't say, no.
01:10:32I can't say, no.
01:10:36What's the name of my friend?
01:10:37A little boy.
01:10:38I can't say, no.
01:10:42I can't say, no.
01:10:44I can't say, no.
01:10:48You can't say, no.
01:10:51THE END
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