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When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.
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00:01:16Here I come!
00:01:17Here I come!
00:01:21I beat you, Charlie!
00:01:23I beat you, Charlie!
00:01:24Come on, baby!
00:01:26Come on!
00:01:28Come on!
00:01:29Come on!
00:01:31Well, I seem to have you down, Mr. Chan.
00:01:34Sixty summers young.
00:01:36Sixty winters old.
00:01:37Come on!
00:01:39Charlie, we want to do it.
00:01:43What do you say?
00:01:46You want song about Princess Ning Lo Fu?
00:01:49Charlie!
00:01:51Come on!
00:02:01Long the journey had the way
00:02:06But his heart was gay
00:02:09For was he not a prince
00:02:12Both strong and brave
00:02:14Vowed a prince's fair to save
00:02:17And he slew the dreadful dragon
00:02:21Even caught off his seven heads
00:02:25And in his cave
00:02:28He found the princess
00:02:30Bound to her lowly bed
00:02:34Then came they both back to the land
00:02:40Of the mighty emperor
00:02:42Who meant you
00:02:44To claim his reward
00:02:46The dainty hand
00:02:49Of lovely Ming Lo Fu
00:02:58Thank you so much!
00:03:00Come on! Come on, Charlie!
00:03:01Come on!
00:03:03Come on!
00:03:10Come on!
00:03:15You conduct mission long here in China?
00:03:18Yes, in the Yangtze Valley
00:03:20Very interesting
00:03:40She's been doing all night
00:03:56Kindly
00:03:57Changing your vacation, eh?
00:03:58Staying in Shanghai long?
00:04:00A holiday mood like Fickle Girl
00:04:02Privileged to change mind
00:04:06Now then, play fair.
00:04:08This is your first visit to Shanghai in many years, isn't it?
00:04:11Yes.
00:04:13Most anxious to renew acquaintance with land of honorable ancestors.
00:04:29Well, there he is, Diana.
00:04:33The statue is a statue.
00:04:34Mr. Charlie Chan.
00:04:36Humbly acknowledged name.
00:04:37I'm Philip Nash, Sir Stanley Woodland's secretary.
00:04:40I'm most happy to make acquaintance.
00:04:42This is Sir Stanley's niece, Miss Diana Woodland, from Canada.
00:04:45How do you do, Mr. Chan?
00:04:46So pleased.
00:04:47Sir Stanley asked me to apologize for not meeting you himself,
00:04:49but he was detained on business.
00:04:51You'll see him, of course, at the banquet tonight.
00:04:53Uh, there is banquet.
00:04:55Oh, why, of course.
00:04:57The arrival in Shanghai, if so distinguished a visitor, can't go unnoticed.
00:05:00Uh, much flattered by unexpected acknowledgment of humble efforts.
00:05:06You'll have to make a speech, you know.
00:05:08Oh.
00:05:09The idea of making speech bring goose pimples.
00:05:12Much scared.
00:05:14Yes.
00:05:19Hi, Pop!
00:05:25Joy equals astonishment at seeing offspring in Shanghai.
00:05:29Explain.
00:05:31Explanation, please.
00:05:32Mom cabled you were coming to Shanghai,
00:05:34so the firm sent me here to look into the trade situation.
00:05:38Yes?
00:05:39Selling oil for lamps of China?
00:05:42Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:05:43Da, ha, ha.
00:05:47The hope...
00:05:47Isn't it Chief for showers?
00:05:49God...
00:05:50Have a good night, ma!
00:05:51Don't you?
00:05:51Don't be afraid.
00:05:54Don't you?
00:05:56Don't you?
00:05:57Don't you?
00:05:59Don't you?
00:06:00Don't you?
00:06:02Don't you?
00:06:04Don't you?
00:06:05Don't you?
00:06:07Don't you?
00:06:09Don't you?
00:06:11Don't you?
00:06:14Uh, pocketbook, of course, left in another suit.
00:06:17Believe it or not.
00:06:18Uh, old excuse.
00:06:20Like ancient billy goat has whiskers.
00:06:35Ladies and gentlemen,
00:06:36it is a great pleasure for me, as President of the Chamber of Commerce,
00:06:40to welcome our illustrious guest, the famous Charlie Chan.
00:06:47And now I have a bit of good news for you.
00:06:50We are not making speeches tonight.
00:06:57Just a few words of welcome to Shanghai.
00:07:00I call on Colonel Watkins, our Commissioner of Police.
00:07:07I count myself lucky to have known Charlie Chan for quite a few years.
00:07:13Charlie is a splendid friend, but I'd hate to be his enemy.
00:07:20Here's to our friendship, Charlie.
00:07:21Charlie.
00:07:24Where did the Commissioner of Police meet, Mr. Chan?
00:07:27Scott and Yard.
00:07:28At the time of Solano Bashford's murder.
00:07:30I call on Mr. Sun Wang.
00:07:50I made an important discovery this afternoon.
00:07:53That's what prevented me from meeting you.
00:07:55We can get together after this is over.
00:07:59Two ears for every tongue.
00:08:03Two ears for every tongue.
00:08:05One ears for every tongue.
00:08:21Yeah, yeah.
00:08:31What does all that mean?
00:08:32He said, thank you so much.
00:08:36And now we are fortunate in having with us our old friend, Sir Stanley Woodland, who has a few words
00:08:42to say on our behalf.
00:08:47It is a great pleasure to me to perform this friendly ceremony.
00:08:53I am certain I can think of no better words to voice our sentiments, Charlie, than are inscribed on the
00:09:00scroll, contained in this jade box, fashioned, who knows, by the hands of your ancestors.
00:09:08May I read it to you?
00:09:10Oh, please.
00:09:12Oh!
00:09:14Oh!
00:09:16Oh!
00:09:17Oh!
00:09:19Oh!
00:09:22Oh!
00:09:23Oh!
00:09:25Oh!
00:09:27Oh!
00:09:28Oh!
00:09:29Oh!
00:09:29Oh!
00:09:32Oh!
00:09:33But the motive, Charlie, the motive.
00:09:35Motive like end of string tied in many knots.
00:09:40End may be in sight, but hard to unravel.
00:09:43Sir Stanley had so many friends, but few enemies.
00:09:46Only one enemy necessary to commit murder.
00:09:51Box was in hands of Sir Stanley's secretary?
00:09:54Yes.
00:09:56But he...
00:09:58Let's hear what he has to say.
00:10:06Diana, how is she?
00:10:08She's taking it pretty hard.
00:10:11That box, Philip, you were looking after it, weren't you?
00:10:14Yes. It was in my room all afternoon.
00:10:16I brought it here myself.
00:10:19You look in box before coming here?
00:10:21When Sir Stanley first gave it to me, I did.
00:10:24It was all right this afternoon.
00:10:26Did not look before starting for banquet?
00:10:28No.
00:10:29Someone could have changed box during afternoon?
00:10:33Well, yes, I suppose it could have been done.
00:10:37Too bad you let it out of your sight.
00:10:39But how could I know anything like this would happen?
00:10:41Yes, yes, yes, yes.
00:10:42Perhaps home better than here for a young lady.
00:10:45She'd appreciate it.
00:10:47May I, Colonel Watkins?
00:10:48Yes, yes, of course.
00:10:54Sir Stanley, very good friend.
00:10:57With your permission, would like to help on case.
00:11:00I was hoping you'd say that.
00:11:02My whole department is at your service.
00:11:05For present, would prefer to work alone.
00:11:09Yes, yes, sir. Of course, if you wish.
00:11:13We'll say good night now.
00:11:15Good night, Charlie.
00:11:35Fine fingerprints?
00:11:37Now listen, Pop.
00:11:38If you and Sir Stanley had business together,
00:11:40it's a sense that whoever sent you this note killed him.
00:11:43And he's after you, too.
00:11:46Very clever deduction.
00:11:49Instincts of detective father inherited by noble offspring.
00:11:54But what's it all about?
00:11:56Talk cannot cook rice.
00:11:58You mean you don't know what it's all about yourself?
00:12:00Silence best answer when uncertain.
00:12:06You go to bed now?
00:12:08All right.
00:12:13But don't say I didn't warn you.
00:12:31Distance no hindrance to fond thoughts.
00:12:40Good night.
00:12:43Good night.
00:12:45Good night, Pop.
00:12:46Good night.
00:12:48Do not forget your prayers.
00:12:51May need them.
00:13:18submissions?
00:13:32Just a moment.
00:13:33It's time to stop you.
00:13:38Hey, Pop, what was that?
00:13:44Pop!
00:13:50Dad!
00:13:53Dad!
00:13:55Dad!
00:14:07Operator, get me police, quick!
00:14:21Ken, relax.
00:14:23Dad!
00:14:27I thought they'd got you.
00:14:29Have ideas someone make a tag?
00:14:31So come into your room to watch on sofa.
00:14:34So sorry to fall asleep.
00:14:36Hello, hello, police department.
00:14:38Police department.
00:14:43Charlie Chan speaking.
00:14:44Is there anything wrong, Mr. Chan?
00:14:46May tell Commissioner the desire of my son to report murder
00:14:50based on hasty conclusion and devotion to father.
00:14:55Yes.
00:14:58Safe now to sleep.
00:15:00Sleep?
00:15:03Insignificant man has never improved on nature's tonic.
00:15:08But you can't sleep with this sort of thing going on.
00:15:11Contradiction, please.
00:15:13Murderer believed Charlie Chan dead.
00:15:15Second attack unlikely.
00:15:17Gee, Pop, you gave me the scare of my life.
00:15:19Yes?
00:15:21Wake up, Charlie.
00:15:26Thank you so much.
00:15:45Office.
00:15:45Good morning.
00:15:47Have...wish to order breakfast.
00:15:50Room service is busy, Mr. Chan.
00:15:52Will you wait a moment, please?
00:16:07Marloff, something went wrong last night.
00:16:10What do you mean?
00:16:11I'll connect you on this line. Listen carefully.
00:16:14And don't say anything until I speak again.
00:16:18You may have room service now, Mr. Chan.
00:16:20We'll have coffee, rolls, marmalade, and very large omelette.
00:16:27Fouillon.
00:16:29You see?
00:16:30All right. You stay there and keep your eyes open.
00:16:34I'll let you know what to do later.
00:16:42Oh, it's you, Pop.
00:16:47I dreamt that I was facing a firing squad.
00:16:50Dreams like good liars distort facts.
00:16:53One fact very clear.
00:16:55Have much hearty hunger.
00:16:57Now, you dress.
00:16:58Okay.
00:17:00Grand favor, please.
00:17:03Omit song in bathroom.
00:17:10Gee, Pop, I sure miss my radio.
00:17:15The bear went over the mountain.
00:17:17The bear went over the mountain.
00:17:20The bear went over the mountain.
00:17:21The bear went over the mountain.
00:17:22To see what he could see.
00:17:28Hurry, Lee.
00:17:30Cold omelet, like fish out of sea, does not improve with age.
00:17:35Where are you going, Pop?
00:17:36To visit very charming young lady.
00:17:41You stay here and look after telephone.
00:17:47I will inform my most august lady of your exalted presence.
00:17:51Thank you so much.
00:17:53May your honorable ancestors rest in peace.
00:18:18Good morning, Mr. Chan.
00:18:19Good morning.
00:18:20So sorry to disturb.
00:18:22Have come to offer sympathy.
00:18:26I'm trying to help police.
00:18:29Have necessary questions.
00:18:31Perhaps you have answers.
00:18:33Ask anything you wish, please.
00:18:34Sir Stanley appear nervous?
00:18:38As if afraid of attack?
00:18:41Why, I...
00:18:44I never thought of it before, but...
00:18:46For the last few weeks, Uncle Stanley has been rather...
00:18:50Oh, how shall I describe it?
00:18:51Rather cautious.
00:18:53Can be more definite?
00:18:56Well...
00:18:57Now that I think of it, he never wished to be left alone.
00:19:00Was to have assisted the honorable uncle in important matter.
00:19:05Uh...
00:19:06You know nature of his business?
00:19:08No.
00:19:10Someone made very certain...
00:19:11Sir Stanley did not talk to me.
00:19:14Perhaps, uh...
00:19:16Search among uncle's papers...
00:19:18Disclose important communication for me?
00:19:21Mr. Chan.
00:19:23Last night, after Philip left me...
00:19:25Someone broke into Uncle Stan's library.
00:19:28There were papers all over the floor this morning.
00:19:30May I see, please?
00:19:32Yes, this way.
00:19:46Nothing has been touched?
00:19:48Philip was here for a few moments this morning.
00:19:50Then he called the police...
00:19:51And Colonel Watkins said to leave things untouched...
00:19:53Until he arrived.
00:19:55Young man Philip is here?
00:19:57No.
00:19:57He went to the docks to meet Mr. Andrews.
00:20:00From Washington?
00:20:02I believe so.
00:20:03Uncle Stanley was expecting him, I know.
00:20:06You like young men very much?
00:20:09Yes, very much.
00:20:11Most fortunate young men.
00:20:15Uh...
00:20:16If papers found for Mr. Andrews herself...
00:20:19Will take good care?
00:20:21Most important.
00:20:23I will, Mr. Chan.
00:20:27So much.
00:20:35Ah, listen, baby.
00:20:37What have I been doing for the last 30 minutes but listen?
00:20:41On the boat, you said you wanted to see me every night.
00:20:45Have you changed your mind?
00:20:46Sure I want to see you.
00:20:48Do we meet tonight or do we not?
00:20:51I'm trying to tell you that I can't say for certain.
00:20:54You see?
00:20:56Hello?
00:20:57Hello?
00:21:01Hello?
00:21:04Yes, this is his room.
00:21:06But he's not in.
00:21:08Sure.
00:21:09I'll tell him just as soon as he comes in.
00:21:12I'm in.
00:21:15That was...
00:21:16Sir Stanley's secretary?
00:21:18Yes.
00:21:19And he said...
00:21:19That Mr. Andrews has arrived?
00:21:22How do you do it, Pop?
00:21:23With mirrors?
00:21:27Good for...
00:21:28seeing backwards.
00:21:29Well, here's one.
00:21:31Do you know that this Mr. Andrews wants to see you?
00:21:34Well, now that you tell me, I know.
00:21:47Mr. Chan?
00:21:49Damn it, Charlie Chan.
00:21:50I'm from the commissioner of police.
00:21:51He sent this note.
00:22:10You talked to a girl on telephone all morning?
00:22:12Or many girls?
00:22:13Only one, Pop.
00:22:15I tried to shake her, but I couldn't.
00:22:19We'll wait...
00:22:20one moment, please.
00:22:22Certainly, sir.
00:22:34Get the commissioner of police.
00:22:381-5-3-8-0.
00:22:41Operator?
00:22:42Get me 1-5-3-8-0.
00:22:47Say, Pop.
00:22:48You don't think this is phony, do you?
00:22:50Phony?
00:22:52Translate into English, please.
00:22:53You know.
00:22:54Is there something fishy about it?
00:22:57Slight order, perhaps.
00:22:59We'll see.
00:23:07Yes?
00:23:08The old boy's pretty cagey.
00:23:10He's checking up on us.
00:23:12Put him on.
00:23:16Police department.
00:23:17What name, please?
00:23:20Oh, Mr. Chan, just a moment.
00:23:23I'll put you through to his private secretary.
00:23:28Good morning, Mr. Chan.
00:23:29I've been trying to get you for an hour, but the line has been busy.
00:23:32Humbly apologize for telephone flirtation by my son.
00:23:38The commissioner wants you to come at once to the address he has given the chauffeur.
00:23:42He's one of our men.
00:23:43Thank you so much.
00:23:46Where do we go from here?
00:23:48I go.
00:23:49You stay here.
00:23:51And please make note.
00:23:53You pay Bill for all female telephone calls.
00:23:59Well, I got here just as soon as I could.
00:24:02You seem to be in an awful rush if you ask me.
00:24:09Hello?
00:24:10Who wants him?
00:24:11This is Colonel Watkins, commissioner of police.
00:24:14Oh, good morning, sir.
00:24:15Pop got your note all right.
00:24:16He's on his way to meet you now.
00:24:18On his way to meet me?
00:24:20I never sent him a note.
00:24:22You didn't?
00:24:27Charlie Chan's son said that his father's just left the hotel in answer to a note I'm supposed to have
00:24:33sent him.
00:24:33That's odd, sir.
00:24:35It's more than odd.
00:24:37Send over a couple of men at once.
00:24:39I want an immediate report.
00:24:40Very good, sir.
00:24:42Do you want to buy flour?
00:24:44No.
00:24:49Thank you, sir.
00:25:06I've got to get a taxi. I'm in a hurry.
00:25:07Taxi?
00:25:10Catch that car.
00:25:11Double fur if you'll make it.
00:25:21Hey, step on it, will you? We've got to catch that car.
00:25:32Hurry!
00:25:33Here, let me drive the thing.
00:25:51Well, here we are.
00:25:55Call it.
00:25:59Check it out.
00:26:01Check it out.
00:26:02Check it out.
00:26:02I'll take a bullet in the door.
00:26:14Sit down.
00:26:21So much reception.
00:26:23Most flattering.
00:26:26Charlie Chan often see enemies in Shadowbox.
00:26:28Now enemies see Charlie Chan.
00:26:32Just a little taste of your own medicine.
00:26:34Medicine very bitter.
00:26:36What are you doing in Shanghai?
00:26:38Think perhaps you have made answer impossible.
00:26:44There's another one, Chief.
00:26:45Leave.
00:26:47Listen, Pop. The Commissioner rang up.
00:26:51Let capture be good lesson of virtue of silence.
00:26:55Silence won't help you.
00:26:57You came here to meet Sir Stanley Woodrun.
00:27:00If answer known, questions seem unnecessary.
00:27:04Are you trying to tell me that you don't know why Sir Stanley Woodrun summoned you to Shanghai?
00:27:10Answer to question veiled in death.
00:27:14Yes, Mr. Chan.
00:27:16For you and for your son.
00:27:20Here's to conclusion like a hind leg of mule. Kick backward.
00:27:25What do you mean?
00:27:26If we die, you also die.
00:27:31Yeah?
00:27:32Have ace in hole.
00:27:34Suggest view through window.
00:27:38Very interesting.
00:27:40Look for beggar.
00:27:42Not very good beggar, but very good detective.
00:27:46Detective?
00:27:47Sure he's a detective.
00:27:49A second after you left, the Commissioner rang up.
00:27:52And when I told him what had happened, he said to tell a cop to follow us.
00:27:56By now this whole joint is surrounded by cops.
00:28:00That's right.
00:28:01He did say something to a cop as he came out of the hotel.
00:28:04That is ace in hole.
00:28:32That is ace in hole.
00:28:41Yes.
00:28:41Yes, very proud of athletic offspring. As you say, scram.
00:28:52And you're certain Sir Stanley left no message for me?
00:28:54None that I know of, Mr. Andrews.
00:28:56Mm.
00:29:01Have a cigarette.
00:29:09Well, make yourself at home, Nash.
00:29:10I'll go freshen up a bit, see if I can get rid of these sea legs.
00:29:14Rough trip.
00:29:46Thank you, Mrs.
00:29:58I beg pardon, sir.
00:30:01The laundry on the boat fairly ruined the master's shirt, sir.
00:30:04Do you happen to know where I could purchase a new supply?
00:30:07There's a little shop about two blocks down the street.
00:30:10Sulogau.
00:30:11Thank you, sir.
00:30:21Is this Mr. Andrews' apartment?
00:30:22Yes, miss. Name, please.
00:30:25Mr. Diana Woodland and Colonel Watkins.
00:30:27Is Mr. Nash with Mr. Andrews?
00:30:29Mr. Nash is in the study, miss.
00:30:30Shall I announce you, miss?
00:30:31All right.
00:30:33Yes.
00:30:34Diana thought we'd find you here, Philip.
00:30:37I found this in Uncle Stanley's desk.
00:30:39Colonel Watkins thought we ought to bring it over.
00:30:40It's addressed to Mr. Andrews.
00:30:42Oh, Mr. Andrews?
00:30:46Miss Woodland.
00:30:48May I extend my deepest sympathy, Miss Woodland?
00:30:50Thank you so much.
00:30:51And this is Colonel Watkins, commissioner of the police department.
00:30:54Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Andrews.
00:30:55Thank you, sir.
00:30:56Do you have something for me?
00:30:58Yes, I found this in my uncle's desk.
00:31:00We thought it might contain information
00:31:02that would throw some light on Sir Stanley's death.
00:31:05Will you pardon me, please?
00:31:25Why, no, there's nothing in this to help us, Colonel.
00:31:30Pardon me, please.
00:31:35Hello?
00:31:36Yes, have him come up.
00:31:41I hope you won't think me rude, but I've a most important visitor
00:31:44whom I must see immediately.
00:31:45Yes, of course, certainly.
00:31:47Well, we'll see you soon, I hope.
00:31:48Well, no, no, don't go, please.
00:31:50There's a pleasant breeze out on the balcony,
00:31:52and I'll join you shortly for a tin recce.
00:31:53Oh, splendid idea.
00:31:54Eh, Philip?
00:31:55Why, yes.
00:32:03Mr. Andrews?
00:32:04Yes.
00:32:05Come in.
00:32:10It just came from...
00:32:12visitors.
00:32:14This way, sir.
00:32:26This matter is of such enormous importance, I don't trust anyone.
00:32:30Most wise.
00:32:31Will you sit down?
00:32:34Young Nash tells me that you and Sir Woodland
00:32:36had no opportunity for a private talk.
00:32:38Most unfortunate.
00:32:41You know, of course, why he sent for you.
00:32:44Sir Woodland's letter, very vague.
00:32:47Await explanation, please.
00:32:49Well, as you know, Sir Stanley was a secret agent
00:32:51of the British government.
00:32:52I'm in the same service, representing the United States.
00:32:56Cooperating with the Opium Committee of the League of Nations
00:32:58and certain officials in the Chinese government,
00:33:01we were planning a campaign to round up a group of smugglers
00:33:04who've been using Shanghai as a clearinghouse for their goods.
00:33:07It's a grave situation, Mr. Chan.
00:33:09The terrific toll of life taken yearly by this insidious traffic
00:33:12is beyond belief.
00:33:15Beauty of poppy conceals sting of death.
00:33:19In more ways than one, I'm afraid.
00:33:21Sir Stanley was murdered because he knew too much.
00:33:24He left to report?
00:33:26Apparently not.
00:33:27Oh, I have an important phone call I must make for Mr. Andrew,
00:33:30if you won't mind.
00:33:30You go right ahead, my boy.
00:33:32I'll see that she's here when you come back.
00:33:34I'm afraid.
00:33:35I'm afraid.
00:33:55I'm afraid.
00:33:58I'm afraid.
00:33:58I'm afraid I'm afraid I'm waiting high for her to make for her
00:34:01I'll be ready for that.
00:34:04I'm afraid I was going to get pushy,
00:34:15I'm afraid to upwards.
00:34:19You have eyes.
00:34:21I'm afraid to make herیا
00:34:28and become with troubledktion disks
00:34:28It started out, it was Sir Stanley's idea that you, knowing the language and the customs of the country,
00:34:31would succeed where we might fail.
00:34:34Confidence most flattering.
00:34:37Not misplaced.
00:34:38Thank you so much.
00:34:45Commissioner, police assisting?
00:34:47No, we thought it best to limit the knowledge of our work to just us three.
00:34:51Kidnap plot, an attempt to kill humble self,
00:34:55indicate that many others share knowledge.
00:34:58They try to kill you, too?
00:35:00Spider does not spin web for single fly.
00:35:04Sir Stanley's secretary now work for you?
00:35:07I think so. Sir Stanley apparently had great confidence in him.
00:35:10He might identify men we seek.
00:35:13No. Sir Stanley confided in no one.
00:35:17I don't know where to begin.
00:35:18Long journey always start with one short step.
00:35:30Are you all right?
00:35:32Yes, sir.
00:35:33No, don't risk it.
00:35:40No, no, Andre, don't be a fool.
00:35:41Quite safe.
00:35:45Did you see anyone in here?
00:35:46Why, no.
00:35:47Are Colonel Watkins and Miss Woodland safe?
00:35:49What's all the excitement?
00:35:50By someone shorter, Mr. Shan from this room.
00:35:54Charlie, are you hurt?
00:35:55No.
00:35:56I rang up in your son's.
00:35:57Please.
00:35:58Talk later.
00:36:02Did you just come in?
00:36:04Yes, sir.
00:36:05See anyone in the hall?
00:36:06No, sir.
00:36:08And no one in here, either.
00:36:09Except Mr. Nash.
00:36:11He was just coming from the bedroom, I...
00:36:13I think.
00:36:14Oh, he stepped in to make the phone call for you.
00:36:16Phone call?
00:36:17Hello?
00:36:17What phone call?
00:36:24Hello, operator.
00:36:26Operator.
00:36:27Was any call made from this room during the last ten minutes?
00:36:37Well, young man?
00:36:42Charlie, do you mind looking in the bedroom?
00:36:52Oh, Philip.
00:37:02What were you looking for in my bags?
00:37:05Search it.
00:37:06Oh, Philip, don't let them.
00:37:07Please, dear.
00:37:10Here.
00:37:15The note to you from Sir Stanley.
00:37:18Well, why should he have taken that?
00:37:19It's of no importance.
00:37:21Merci?
00:37:21Yes.
00:37:23Stand by that door.
00:37:25Yes, sir.
00:37:31Perhaps fingerprints?
00:37:33Probably.
00:37:34We'll have them compared at headquarters.
00:37:36Waiting, not necessary.
00:37:37Have a powder puff, please.
00:37:40Why, yes.
00:37:54Observe.
00:37:56Scar on thumb.
00:38:00Hmm.
00:38:06Your right hand, please.
00:38:13That scar settles it.
00:38:15Nash, you're under arrest for attempted murder of Mr. Chan.
00:38:20Philip.
00:38:21We couldn't have done it, Colonel.
00:38:23Please, Diana.
00:38:34You have nothing to say?
00:38:36It's my duty to warn you that anything you may say may be used in evidence against you.
00:38:40You're making a great mistake, Colonel.
00:38:42I'm sorry, Diana.
00:38:44But that's for a jury to decide.
00:38:48He's the only one at the time of the shooting whose movements are not explained.
00:38:52Your man was coming in at that door.
00:38:54He saw no one in the hall.
00:38:56I was on the balcony with Miss Woodland.
00:38:58And you and Mr. Chan were in the study.
00:39:01And you were found near the spot from which the shot was fired.
00:39:05No one could have gone out of that window because it's locked on the inside.
00:39:10And finally, there's an identifying fingerprint found on the butt of this gun.
00:39:16Now, I'd call that a pretty clear case.
00:39:19Wouldn't you, Charlie?
00:39:21Charlie!
00:39:24See who that is.
00:39:33Charlie, where on earth did you get to?
00:39:36Make most interesting discovery.
00:39:39But, Charlie, the evidence is as clear as the nose on your face.
00:39:43Owner of face cannot always see nose.
00:39:46All right. What's the big discovery?
00:39:53Very possible someone leave apartment through this window.
00:39:58Huh!
00:39:59It's fastened on the inside.
00:40:04Most humble apologies for exhibiting commonplace match as clue.
00:40:10Examine, please.
00:40:15Well, I don't see anything unusual.
00:40:18Notice spot of oil?
00:40:20Yes.
00:40:21Note handle.
00:40:30Maybe it squeaked and someone oiled it.
00:40:33Maybe someone have better reason.
00:40:36We'll demonstrate.
00:40:48Wait.
00:40:57Now, listen, baby.
00:40:59Nothing would please me more than to take you out tonight.
00:41:02But how many more times have I got to tell you that I can't say for certain yet?
00:41:09I'm very sorry, but that's absolutely all I can say.
00:41:11Mr. Chan, there's nothing for publication.
00:41:16Hello, Pop.
00:41:26Oh, all right. Here's your dime. Cash on the line for one female telephone call.
00:41:33Thank you so much.
00:41:37Tired?
00:41:38No. Just had refreshing ride on fire escape.
00:41:44Got a clue, Pop?
00:41:48Short and dark, sometime find eye of bull.
00:41:54Have read?
00:41:55It sounds reasonable enough.
00:41:58Observe envelope.
00:42:03I don't get it.
00:42:04Unimportant letter in envelope marked important.
00:42:09Get it?
00:42:10I'm sorry, Pop.
00:42:12I missed it.
00:42:26Look, Pop.
00:42:29Have made important discovery involving one Ivan Marlov.
00:42:34Am closely watched.
00:42:36Use this means for communication as agreed. W.
00:42:40Gee, Pop, you don't think that's the man who kidnapped you?
00:42:44Most elementary conclusion.
00:42:50Well, I'll be...
00:42:53Got something?
00:42:54Something very strange.
00:42:57Mr. Andrews did not think letter important.
00:43:00I get it. And he should have.
00:43:02Because if he and Sir Stanley were working together, he would have known about the invisible writing.
00:43:08Most excellent conclusion. Very proud.
00:43:12What you're going to do now?
00:43:13Ask Mr. Andrews questions.
00:43:23I'm Mr. Andrews. Is Mr. Chan in?
00:43:25Come in, please.
00:43:28We've been trying to reach you for the past hour, Mr. Chan, but your line's been busy.
00:43:30So sorry. Romantic offspring.
00:43:34Oh, I see.
00:43:35Will you sit down, please?
00:43:36Thanks.
00:43:38Very great honor to receive visit in Humble Hotel.
00:43:43May offer refreshment, please?
00:43:45Yes, thanks. Scots.
00:43:48Soothing drink, like summer shall bring grateful relief.
00:43:56Oh, you're not joining me?
00:43:59Preserve appetite for less potent Chinese tea.
00:44:09Cigarette?
00:44:11Thanks.
00:44:24You're very hospitable, Mr. Chan, but not always polite.
00:44:28Hmm?
00:44:29When you walked out on me today, I naturally expected you to return after the others left.
00:44:34So sorry for delay.
00:44:36A very casual letter from Sir Woodland in an envelope marked important.
00:44:40It was not sent to me for nothing, Mr. Chan.
00:44:42And you took it with you.
00:44:44Apologies.
00:44:48Very bad habit of collecting clues.
00:45:09I was right.
00:45:11Must look for man named Marlowe.
00:45:16You brought this up to you?
00:45:18The principle of trusting no one make me doubt even you.
00:45:22So very sorry.
00:45:23Well, in view of what's happened, I can't say that I blame you.
00:45:26But you must understand that I couldn't have exposed the secret message before the others.
00:45:30Very excellent precaution.
00:45:32This gives us a good lead.
00:45:33We can start work on this at once.
00:45:35Suggest first search kidnap house.
00:45:39May find clue there.
00:45:40Do you know where they took you?
00:45:42Very excellent reason to remember.
00:45:44Well, let's go then.
00:45:48I'm going with you, Pop.
00:45:50Contradiction, please.
00:45:51You stay here.
00:45:52And keep away from telephone.
00:46:25You're welcome.
00:46:28You're welcome.
00:46:30You're welcome.
00:46:31You're welcome, Fr.
00:46:32And we're welcome, and we're going to have a great day to play.
00:46:40Watch him.
00:47:07Our friend Marlowe was the man behind the lights.
00:47:09He and his gang left here in a hurry.
00:47:11Smart rats know when to leave ship.
00:48:24Recognize fingerprint with scar?
00:48:27Well, let's see.
00:48:30It's Nashy's, all right.
00:48:51Who's there?
00:49:00He was most hearty frightened.
00:49:30Come on!
00:49:34Hands up, please!
00:49:39What do you do here?
00:49:40To help you.
00:49:41Huh?
00:49:46I didn't know what you on a strand, Ruth, might run into, so I came along.
00:49:49Just in case.
00:49:50Uh, get idea of disguise from a detective book?
00:49:54Yeah, and it's a pip, too.
00:49:57May borrow book sometime?
00:49:59Sure.
00:50:00Ah, you're kidding me, Pop.
00:50:02On contrary, greatly appreciate, just in case.
00:50:08Suggest we now take police into confidence.
00:50:11I think it was.
00:50:13Any orders, Pop?
00:50:15Four.
00:50:16Return to hotel.
00:50:19Burn disguise.
00:50:21Study detective book.
00:50:22Watch telephone.
00:50:24And, uh, take bath.
00:50:27Okay.
00:50:32You say you'd recognize these men if you saw them again.
00:50:35Except man behind lights.
00:50:38Recognize accent.
00:50:40What about the switchboard girl at the hotel?
00:50:42Very pretty brunette.
00:50:45Hmm.
00:50:46I suppose you remember her, eh, Charlie?
00:50:49Make very good impression.
00:50:50You're fighting a desperate gang.
00:50:53My department is yours if you need it, you know.
00:50:55Secrecy in our operations is most important, Colonel.
00:50:58Offer greatly appreciated.
00:51:00All right, gentlemen.
00:51:01It's your funeral.
00:51:03Hope not.
00:51:04Excuse me.
00:51:06Yes?
00:51:07Miss Woodland is here, sir.
00:51:09Oh.
00:51:10Ask her to wait.
00:51:11Yes, sir.
00:51:12It's Miss Woodland.
00:51:13She wants to see young Nash.
00:51:16You know, it's difficult to believe that a decent young fellow like Nash would try to murder anyone.
00:51:24You've questioned him?
00:51:25Can't get a word.
00:51:26Perhaps young lady can make him talk.
00:51:30If anyone can.
00:51:33Dickon.
00:51:33Yes, sir?
00:51:34Send in Miss Woodland at once.
00:51:35Yes, sir.
00:51:41Colonel, you know very well Philip didn't try to kill Mr. Chan.
00:51:44But, Diana, my dear, the facts are very clear.
00:51:48Mr. Andrews.
00:51:48I'm sorry, Miss Woodland.
00:51:52You believe in him, don't you?
00:51:54Situation for a young man, very bad.
00:51:57But you said someone else used the window.
00:51:58You proved it.
00:51:59Correction, please.
00:52:01Only proved someone could have used.
00:52:05Oh, I thought I understood you, Mr. Chan.
00:52:07I see I'm mistaken.
00:52:10May I see Philip?
00:52:12I needn't tell you, Diana, that Philip is in really a desperate predicament.
00:52:17And a few words of explanation at this time would be of great help to him.
00:52:21Get him to talk.
00:52:23I'll try.
00:52:27Dickon.
00:52:27Yes, sir?
00:52:28Have Nash sent into the ante room at once.
00:52:30At once, sir.
00:52:31In here, Diana.
00:52:38Now we'll hear what he has to say.
00:52:45Five minutes, Miss Woodland.
00:52:47Diana.
00:52:49Well, you shouldn't have come here.
00:52:51But I had to, Philip.
00:52:53Haven't you anything you can say that will clear up this terrible misunderstanding?
00:53:01There's nothing to be said.
00:53:02What I've done, I've done.
00:53:05If I have to stay here, well, there's nothing I can do about it.
00:53:09But surely there's something you can say.
00:53:16Sorry, gentlemen.
00:53:18I see, Nash.
00:53:23I'll have the motor going in a second.
00:53:25Get over there.
00:53:26All of you.
00:53:42Stay where you are.
00:53:43Come on.
00:53:50One moment.
00:53:52Only foolish dog pursue flying bird.
00:53:56Young upstart.
00:53:57Dickon!
00:53:58Dickon!
00:53:59Imagine a girl like Miss Woodland trying to help a would-be murderer to escape from prison.
00:54:03There's no question, Mr. Chan.
00:54:04He's the man we are looking for.
00:54:06The innocent man does not run away.
00:54:09Yes, sir.
00:54:10What's happened?
00:54:10Dickon, send out every available man.
00:54:12Search the settlement.
00:54:14The whole city, if necessary.
00:54:15Find him.
00:54:16Bring him back.
00:54:17Mr. Nash, sir.
00:54:18Has he escaped?
00:54:19Has he escaped?
00:54:20Of course he's escaped.
00:54:22What do you think?
00:54:23Yes, sir.
00:54:30Lee.
00:54:45Lee.
00:55:06Lee.
00:55:07Lee.
00:55:07Lee.
00:55:16Lee.
00:55:32Hey, what do you think you're doing here?
00:55:34Oh, go on. I'm lying here...
00:55:35Hey, Pop! Tell these mugs to lay off me, will you?
00:55:38We caught him as he was coming through the fire escape.
00:55:40Good night. I'll come when you're up like that.
00:55:42Please, sir.
00:55:44Clothes of disruptive beggar...
00:55:46...concealed daily bread...
00:55:47...and my beloved son.
00:55:55Now, wait a minute before you bawl me out, Pop.
00:55:58I was on my way back here...
00:55:59...when I saw the taxi driver that knocked me out.
00:56:01You follow?
00:56:02I'll say I did.
00:56:03He went into a cheap joint on the waterfront...
00:56:05...the Versailles Café.
00:56:07Did not notify police.
00:56:09Of course I didn't. I beat it back here to tell you.
00:56:12That is good.
00:56:16Hello?
00:56:17Yes, sir.
00:56:19It's Mr. Andrews.
00:56:22Solitan speaking.
00:56:24Get over here just as quickly as you can.
00:56:26I think we've cracked this case wide open.
00:56:28We'll make immediate haste.
00:56:30What's the matter?
00:56:32Has something happened?
00:56:33Can I go with you?
00:56:34Only little time to talk.
00:56:36Have important business for you.
00:56:38Must act quickly.
00:56:39Okay, Pop.
00:56:43So sorry for delay.
00:56:47Caught in traffic.
00:56:48In the study, Mr. Shannon.
00:57:00Most happy to renew acquaintance.
00:57:04Gentlemen who make abduction.
00:57:07Oh, so he's one of them, is he?
00:57:09I caught him going through my papers.
00:57:12Now then, you're gonna talk.
00:57:14Where's Marlowe?
00:57:15I don't know any Marlowe.
00:57:16Come on, where's Marlowe?
00:57:17Tell me I don't know.
00:57:18Well, we'll see about that.
00:57:26Now then, are you gonna talk?
00:57:27Yeah, I'll talk. I'll tell you.
00:57:28He's at the Versailles Café.
00:57:30Ever hear of that place?
00:57:32Can't easily find.
00:57:4253, reporting on secret assignment file 457M.
00:57:45Have a squad of men surround the Versailles Café.
00:57:48Keep them in reserve until something breaks.
00:57:50Right.
00:57:52It'll be foolish for us to move you in on that mob alone.
00:57:55One man cannot move a mountain, you know.
00:57:57But two men can start digging.
00:58:04Keep your eye on that fellow.
00:58:05If he gives you any trouble, call the police.
00:58:07Quite right, sir.
00:58:08You really?
00:58:09As Sun Lee would say, let's go.
00:58:37Say, he liked to knock my teeth out.
00:58:39He won't have a chance to get even when they walk into that nice reception at the Versailles Café.
00:58:46Come on.
00:59:05Come on.
00:59:06Come on.
00:59:16That Orianna girl certainly knows her stuff, doesn't she?
00:59:20They'll train these dancers since childhood.
00:59:23See what it says here in the guidebook?
00:59:25Yeah.
00:59:27You read it.
00:59:40Come on.
00:59:59Whiskey.
01:00:07Well, if it ain't my old pal from Chan King.
01:00:12Come on, Bo.
01:00:13We've got a lot to talk about.
01:00:31Turn around.
01:00:34All right, down those stairs.
01:00:55Where did you find him?
01:00:56Snooping around upstairs.
01:00:59You're Marlowe, aren't you?
01:01:01Yes.
01:01:02I'm in a jam.
01:01:03The police are after me, and I've got to get away from Shanghai.
01:01:06Listen, Marlowe.
01:01:07You've got a boat out there in the river, and I want to go on it to America.
01:01:11You know a lot, don't you?
01:01:13I know you're in a spot if you don't get out of Shanghai tonight.
01:01:17I can tell you every move Charlie Chan has planned.
01:01:19That ought to be worth something.
01:01:21Sure it ought to.
01:01:22Not here, you fool.
01:01:24Do you want the crowd upstairs to find out what they were doing down here?
01:01:28Listen, you spy.
01:01:30That break of yours from jail was just a trick.
01:01:33Arranged by your friend Charlie Chan.
01:01:36And we've just been waiting for you.
01:01:39Sure.
01:01:40We'll take you to America.
01:01:42Get out.
01:01:49They're on their way now.
01:01:50Fine.
01:01:52Now you go upstairs and let them see you.
01:01:55And when they follow you down here, we'll be ready for them.
01:01:58Okay.
01:01:58Get the stuff below.
01:02:01What about this guy?
01:02:03We'll take him with us.
01:02:05When we get out to sea, we'll drop them overboard.
01:02:38What's that?
01:02:38Scotch.
01:02:39Yours?
01:02:41Sarsaparilla.
01:02:42What you say?
01:02:43Sarsaparilla.
01:02:45No ketchup.
01:02:46I'm afraid you'd better follow a bad example.
01:02:49Scotch, too.
01:02:50Chop, chop.
01:02:51You don't have to drink it, you know.
01:02:59Bottle of whiskey and two glasses.
01:03:02Taxi driver.
01:03:04Who assists in abduction.
01:03:38A wish.
01:03:38You don't need to.
01:03:38Come on.
01:03:44It's a nice one.
01:03:45What are you doing?
01:03:45Yes.
01:03:46No.
01:03:59What do you think?
01:03:59Don't know him.
01:04:00He's not going to bother him.
01:04:00He's not going to bother you.
01:04:00It's not going to bother you, sir.
01:04:06Looks like we're too late, Mr. Chan.
01:04:11Careful.
01:04:12Remember, you never drink anything stronger than tea.
01:04:15Appearances are sometimes deceiving,
01:04:17like a wolf in lamb's clothing.
01:04:24Oh, so that's it.
01:04:26Shipping it in wine cases.
01:04:27Shipping place not far off.
01:04:31River runs nearby.
01:04:33Which means they have a way of getting to the water.
01:04:36Very clever deduction.
01:04:47Trap door possibly leads to river.
01:04:55Right again.
01:05:00There's a flashlight.
01:05:03Throw it down there.
01:05:04Have a look.
01:05:07You see?
01:05:08Loaded boat at the dock.
01:05:10Nobody around it.
01:05:11Let's investigate.
01:05:14All right, Mr. Chan.
01:05:16You go ahead with the light,
01:05:17and we'll signal my men from down below,
01:05:19and then we'll run the boat around to the government dock.
01:05:32Greatly admire efficiency of D-men.
01:05:34Yeah.
01:05:43Insignificant offspring of searchlight seems to have internal trouble.
01:05:47Let me have it.
01:05:50All right.
01:05:50That's all right.
01:06:00Motorboat.
01:06:02Must be police you telephone for,
01:06:04to surround the place.
01:06:19Keep them down there.
01:06:22Keep them down there.
01:06:33Come on, come on.
01:06:34Keep those hands.
01:06:35All right.
01:06:35Upstairs, boys.
01:06:36Now, come on.
01:06:37You all right, Charlie?
01:06:37All right.
01:06:43A little late, Charlie, but we got here.
01:06:45Sorry, I couldn't have been of more help, Mr. Chan.
01:06:47But Marlowe saw through our jailbreak scheme.
01:06:49Thank you so much for able assistance already rendered.
01:06:53Why?
01:06:55What's Forrest doing here?
01:06:57No one knows less about servants than the master.
01:07:01Forrest, one of gang.
01:07:03He made attempt on my life in your apartment.
01:07:07Escaped through window and appear to have just entered by door.
01:07:11Well, I can believe that now.
01:07:14But what about Nash's fingerprints on the gun?
01:07:17Marlowe think young man know too much because of position with Sir Stanley.
01:07:22So use fake fingerprint on gun to create impression he tried to kill me.
01:07:31Rubber stamp pad in fireplace at kidnap house with sample fingerprints on paper.
01:07:39Very clever device.
01:07:42Then Marlowe was also responsible for the concealed gun that killed Sir Stanley at the banquet.
01:07:47And it was one of his gang who tried to get you at your hotel.
01:07:50Very probable.
01:07:52Mr. Chan, you deserve the thanks of the United States government for the help that you've been on this case.
01:07:57Believe government owe you debt also.
01:08:01Without able guidance, could never have located storehouse of opening.
01:08:06We'll share that honor, Mr. Chan.
01:08:10I'll be very happy to assist in taking charge of these men.
01:08:13I'll remove them to the government dock in their own boat.
01:08:16Certainly. I'd appreciate it.
01:08:19Our police boat is very small.
01:08:21All right. Take these men below.
01:08:23Pardon, please.
01:08:24One more prisoner to be accounted for.
01:08:27Who's left?
01:08:28Real head of dope smuggling ring.
01:08:31Reach for ceiling.
01:08:34Let's have our laugh later.
01:08:36After this business is finished.
01:08:38Come on. Get started.
01:08:39Put up your hands.
01:08:41Take gun away from gentlemen, please.
01:08:47Hey, Pop.
01:08:48Here's your wire photo of Andrews and a cable from Washington.
01:08:51That man isn't Mr. Andrews.
01:08:54Read the cablegram, please.
01:08:58Andrews.
01:08:58Bureau of Investigation.
01:09:00Agent 53.
01:09:01Assigned to opium smuggling detail in Shanghai.
01:09:03Murdered in San Francisco three weeks ago.
01:09:05Murder not apprehended.
01:09:09Corroboration of evidence most gratifying.
01:09:12You pretend to be G-Man.
01:09:16Now turn out to be N-G-Man.
01:09:18Hmm?
01:09:19Young Mr. Nash, when going through Sir Stanley's private correspondence from Department of Justice at Washington, discover that real Mr.
01:09:29Andrews did not smoke or drink.
01:09:31When you come to reclaim private letter of Sir Stanley to real Mr. Andrews, you make smart guess about secret
01:09:42writing.
01:09:42But very foolish to accept scotch and cigarette.
01:09:47Also foolish to fake telephone call for police.
01:09:51Fortunately, humble self took precaution to notify same.
01:09:55You're very clever though.
01:09:57You're welcome.
01:09:58Gave you plenty rope.
01:10:00You make excellent noose for Nick.
01:10:03Now we go and vote to government dock.
01:10:06Hmm.
01:10:13Suggest you go to young lady.
01:10:15We'll find her waiting at home.
01:10:18Charlie, you're all right.
01:10:20Thank you so much.
01:10:24And go home.
01:10:25Okay now for one female telephone call.
01:10:30Thank you so much.
01:10:52Thank you so much.
01:10:54Thank you so much.
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