Exposed (1947) – A Dangerous Secret That Could Destroy Everything is a gripping classic mystery filled with suspense, secrets, and unexpected danger. As hidden truths begin to surface, a seemingly ordinary situation turns into a tense struggle where trust becomes uncertain and every revelation could have deadly consequences.
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02:08Are you always welcome? Will you invite yourself?
02:11Hey, tongue-tied.
02:13Take your hat off the table. I'm allergic to dandruff.
02:17You haven't seen what's in the hat, Miss Prentice.
02:22My, what an odd hat band.
02:26What's your pleasure?
02:27Your company for the weekend, beautiful.
02:29A command performance?
02:31Right. Just walk out of this joint in front of me.
02:34And no tricks.
02:36Don't be funny. Do I look like a juggler?
02:40You are leaving, yes?
02:41I am leaving, no, Arnold.
02:43Oh.
02:43Cover the consomme with the salsa. I'll be back.
02:59Just where are we going to spend this last weekend?
03:01You'll find out.
03:16What's our next move?
03:17Right into that car, beautiful.
03:19Take them, Iggy.
03:23The next time you want to date a lady, I suggest gardenias instead of a gun.
03:27Take them to the office.
03:28I put them on a leash.
03:29My lunch is getting cold.
03:31Now you get right in that car.
03:34Come on, come on.
04:03move on.
04:04Move.
04:05Move, move, move.
04:05Move!
04:05Move!
04:08Move, move, move, move!
04:11Who left you hold of the gag, Emmy?
04:12Oh, Iggy's pal.
04:15He was headed at our company in whiteaway mad.
04:18You go on from here
04:25Iggy big luck you let the character get away. I'm sorry. I just turned my head for a second
04:37Enjoyed the visit be seeing you beautiful. I'll be seeing you too. Mr. Snaprim behind bars if I can arrange
04:45it
04:46Well, what happened did the roof fall in yeah, that joker was too fast too fast me even try me
04:51the details
04:52Go soak your head Iggy. It'll do you good. I'm expecting the visitor a visitor who I don't know
04:58Evidently somebody wants us out of business for the weekend the magician or the rabbit will soon be here
05:03Go outside Amy and leave the door partly open. Okay
05:26Good afternoon good afternoon. I want to see mr. B. Prentiss mr. Prentiss. Do you have an appointment? Look here
05:32young lady. I don't ask for appointments. I grant them
05:44May I help you where's B. Prentiss you're looking at her indeed a woman private investigator you were expecting maybe
05:51senator claghorn
05:52woman, eh?
05:55That may not be bad
05:57Not at all bad
06:01You impress me as having the necessary qualifications
06:05That's what am I qualifying for a horse race or the rose bowl parade? I beg your pardon? Skip it.
06:10What's your problem? Mr.
06:12Bentry, Colonel Bentry
06:13William K. Bentry
06:15You're obviously familiar with my background
06:17Who's who keeps you in the foreground
06:19You're the widower of the fabulous Connie Forsman
06:22Stepfather of William Forsman the third and Judith Forsman
06:26Heirs to the Forsman foods an empire that has been parlayed from a jar of pickles into a million-dollar
06:32enterprise
06:35Smoke? No, thanks. Let's get down for business. Yes, let's
06:40Just what did you want to see me about?
06:43About my stepson
06:44William Forsman the third?
06:46You know him
06:48Of him?
06:49Well, he's been acting rather strangely of late. I might even say mysteriously
06:54He's made a number of large and rather odd withdrawals
06:57That is odd for him
06:58Now I wouldn't be concerned if there was any explanation, but there seems to be none
07:02Should there be?
07:03Well, not necessarily
07:05But many of these withdrawals have been in extremely large amounts
07:08And he's confided in no one
07:10Not even in the firm's attorney
07:11Who's he?
07:13Jonathan Lowell
07:14Lowell and I have been running the business since Mrs. Bentry died
07:17I have been chairman of the board and he's general counsel
07:21Have you tried questioning your stepson?
07:23No
07:24No, I was afraid that he might think I was prying
07:27He's taken an apartment in the city
07:30Is he in the habit of moving out?
07:33Occasionally
07:34But he always lets us know where he is
07:36This time nothing but silence
07:38Let me get this straight
07:40What concerns you is that there must be some strange connection between that apartment and the large withdrawals, is that
07:45right?
07:45Exactly
07:47Is it possible for a lady of, shall we say, agreeable disposition to have him hanging on the hook?
07:52Bill's no playboy
07:53As a matter of fact, since the war he's been rather scientifically inclined
07:56He's no fool
07:57I see
07:58If he went in for that sort of thing, he'd have a receipt paid in full before the first round
08:02bell
08:03Rather quaintly put, but that's about it
08:05Exactly what do you want me to find out?
08:07I want you to find out what's going on down there
08:10Here's the address, the number of the apartment and the unlisted telephone number
08:13Has he had any trouble with his sister?
08:16No, they're devoted
08:17Hmm, could be he's helping her live her own life
08:20Judith lives her own life, inside or outside the house
08:24In order to identify Bill Forsman, I'll have to meet him
08:27I never leave anything to chance
08:29He's spending the day at home
08:30Why don't you drop by, I'll introduce you
08:33Oh, we'll have to have some reason for your being there
08:36You're interested or not?
08:37I'm an expert going to a private sale with you
08:39To God against fraud
08:40Excellent
08:41You'll find my address on the back of that card
08:43I'll drop by later
08:44Oh, and one other thing
08:45My rates
08:46Seventy-five dollars a day and expenses
08:51There you are, one week in advance, Miss Prentice
08:54My secretary will give you a receipt
08:56That won't be necessary
08:56Good day
09:05If I ever heard a phony setup, that's it
09:07Well, you care, we're paid in advance
09:09Okay, what's the pitch?
09:10Get your hat, we're gonna see if that apartment is accessible
09:35Oh, snap-rim
09:36Oh, snap-rim
09:52You better make up some more solution, Chicago
09:54Okay, Professor
09:56Goodbye
10:04Is the invitation for the shotgun weekend still open?
10:08I beg your pardon?
10:09Don't be cute
10:12Look, sister, I don't know what you're trying to peddle
10:14But I ain't buying any
10:15Not so fast
10:16I'm curious why guys with cap pistols
10:18Want to take ladies they don't know on weekends
10:20They don't want
10:21Especially pretty ladies
10:22That's kidnapping in my book
10:25Listen, muscles
10:25If you want the pier six treatment, I can give it to you
10:28But I'm wise these shakedowns, so beat it
10:31And if you're smart, you'll stay away from this layout
10:38Imagine that guy trying to play dumb on us
10:41Could he be our boy Forsman?
10:42Nah, too rough at the seams
10:45I wonder who Grandpa is
10:46Who?
10:47The old guy
10:49He may be the guy giving the orders
10:51How soon can you find out who he is?
10:53And where he fits into Forsman's picture?
10:55He might be a sucker and go for the bait
10:57I can play inquiring photographer and get our answers real quick
11:00Good, hop to it
11:01Then grab a cab and meet me outside of the Bentry Estate
11:03Where are your boys and girls away
11:30. person
11:37Let's go.
12:14I have an appointment with Colonel Bantry.
12:14Yes, Miss?
12:14I have an appointment with Colonel Bantry.
12:16Your name?
12:17Miss Prentice.
12:19If you'll take a seat, I'll inquire if he's at liberty to see you.
12:37Mr. William!
12:39Mr. William!
12:41Everybody!
12:42Come quickly!
12:43Something has happened to the Colonel.
12:45Mr. William!
13:08Severance, call Dr. Richard and Mr. Lowell.
13:10They're on the rear terrace.
13:11Yes, sir.
13:14Who are you?
13:16Belinda Prentice, part investigator.
13:19I was employed by Colonel Bantry to examine some purchases he was planning to make.
13:22I just arrived.
13:23I don't want to intrude, Mr. Forsman,
13:25but that letter opener sticking in the colonel's chest is on the scarf pin.
13:29In case of homicide, I suggest you call the police.
13:32If you don't mind, Miss Prentice, I'll have you.
13:33I'll handle this myself.
14:02What's the trouble?
14:03Oh, Colonel's dead.
14:05I can't believe it.
14:17Isn't it strange, Doctor, that there's so little blood from a wound like that?
14:21Yes, it is.
14:22What did you have in mind?
14:25Perhaps a heart attack.
14:26Perhaps something else.
14:28Who is this young woman?
14:30Someone the Colonel hired.
14:31She's just a riot.
14:33I see.
14:34I examined the Colonel recently.
14:36He was in sound shape.
14:38Just a little tired.
14:40I recommended a series of vitamin injections.
14:43I was certain he'd be all right.
14:46Do you rule out a heart attack altogether, Doctor?
14:48It could hardly be a heart attack with a letter opener sticking in his chest.
14:53Perhaps I'd better call the police.
14:55I'll do it.
14:56I'll try to keep this as quiet as possible, William.
14:59Murder makes noise.
15:02And headlines, Mr. Lowell.
15:08Give me the police.
15:11What's wrong, Bill?
15:14Colonel's met with an accident, Judy.
15:16A bad accident.
15:18He's dead.
15:19I know he's dead.
15:20Judy, calm down.
15:22Miss Keats, take her to her room.
15:24Stay with her.
15:25Yes, Mr. William.
15:37I am not sure of the Better Girls.
15:52You are an innocent man.
15:52Come on, friend.
15:52I am a murderer.
15:52You are sorry.
15:52Who is a murderer?
15:53No wait, you are a murderer.
15:53Who is a murderer?
15:53Who is a murderer?
15:53Who is a murderer?
15:53Is a murderer?
15:54Yeah, the murderer.
15:56You are a murderer!
15:56You are a murderer!
16:05Hello, Severance.
16:06Hello, Inspector Prentiss.
16:12What are you doing here?
16:14Business.
16:15Don't get into mine.
16:18I'm Inspector Prentiss, Homicide.
16:20Where's the body?
16:21Over there, Inspector.
16:24We've got some routine police work to do here,
16:26so a few people will step out into the hall.
16:28Matters will move more swiftly.
16:29Which one of you is Forsman?
16:30I'm Forsman.
16:31I will need a room to conduct a preliminary investigation.
16:33Purely routine.
16:34Very well.
16:35Severance will show you to the den.
16:39Okay, Doc.
16:40Do your stuff.
16:41Get at it, boys.
16:43I'll call you in one at a time.
16:45First, Miss Prentiss.
16:46You know this young lady, Inspector?
16:49Well, I ought to.
16:50She's my daughter.
16:51Then you probably know about her being hired by the Colonel
16:53to investigate some artwork.
16:55No, I didn't.
16:57But I'll soon find out about that.
17:15Don't look so innocent.
17:17Now, why are you here?
17:18Me?
17:20Colonel Bantry employed me to trace down some forgeries
17:22in so-called classic art.
17:24Classic art.
17:26You didn't pass fourth grade drawing.
17:29You wouldn't know an old master from a whitewashed barn.
17:32Now, what's the dodge?
17:33You're dating yourself, Dad.
17:35Today, the word is pitch.
17:36Pitch, dodge, caper, who cares?
17:38What's your angle?
17:40What I'm doing here is strictly none of your business.
17:43Don't get sassy.
17:43You obstruct the law and I'll jug you.
17:46Daughter or no daughter?
17:47Oh, how sweet.
17:48I can just see it.
17:49I'll rape Papa Jug's daughter for fouling up his murder case.
17:52Who called it murder in the first place?
17:54I guess I did.
17:55On what grounds?
17:56Well, he wasn't tickling himself with that letter opener.
17:59Who let you in?
18:00Severance.
18:01Then he went to the library to Nazmi and found the Colonel dead.
18:04How long was he gone?
18:06Possibly a few seconds.
18:07I'm not sure.
18:08Why aren't you sure?
18:09You're sure of everything else.
18:10I was thinking.
18:11About what?
18:13Just thinking.
18:17You always were an unconvincing liar, Belinda.
18:20Remember, I've been calling fibs on you ever since you were born and I still can, so give out.
18:25I'm a singer and that's all I know.
18:27Forsman told Severance, the butler, or whatever he is.
18:30By the way, who is he?
18:31Reformed drunk.
18:33Dispired lawyer.
18:34Used to be quite a figure of a man.
18:37Some old guy downtown brought him back with some newfangled cure for alcoholics.
18:41I see.
18:42Well, what was it Forsman told Severance?
18:44To get the doctor and Lowell.
18:45I told him to call the police, but he waited for Lowell.
18:48He did?
18:48Why?
18:49I don't know.
18:50Anyway, Lowell told Forsman that he'd try to keep it as quiet as possible.
18:53Meaning little or no publicity, I suppose.
18:55Yeah.
18:56Trying to keep a secret of a stiff like the famous Colonel is like trying to hide the Statue of
19:00Liberty in a telephone booth.
19:01Yeah.
19:02Well, you keep your nose clean.
19:04No matter what your business was with Colonel Bentry, this is a matter for the police.
19:08I know private eyes digging into this case while I'm in charge, you understand?
19:12You're old-fashioned, Dad.
19:13It's private operator.
19:15Don't get sassy.
19:17Now may I go?
19:17No.
19:18Stick around the house for a while.
19:19I may want to talk to you later.
19:20And send Severance in on your way out.
19:21Okay.
19:23By the way, what's a guy like Severance doing in a setup like this?
19:26You take care of the phony, Art, and I'll take care of the suspects.
19:29Just thought I'd ask.
19:30Yeah, well, I just thought I wouldn't tell you.
19:32As if you knew.
19:40You're next.
19:43And just where do you think you're going?
19:45Inspector's permission, Eddie.
19:47Special detail.
19:48That makes a difference.
19:54Keep going, Iggy.
19:55Where to?
19:56That apartment downtown.
20:08What's up?
20:09Our client was murdered.
20:11What?
20:11Who's in charge?
20:13My father.
20:14Good.
20:15That gives us an out.
20:16Now how about us go and get some to eat?
20:19Can't you keep your mind above your waistline?
20:21We can't give our client back his retainer, but we certainly can respect his memory by giving
20:25him his money's worth.
20:26Oh, I suppose so.
20:28Say, what's with this Forsman's apartment?
20:30Any connection?
20:31I don't know.
20:33Could be Mr. William Forsman III is the one who's trying to avoid private eye trouble.
20:37Sure screw his setup.
20:39Say, what did you find out about the old man you followed?
20:42He's Morris Ortson, a retired professor.
20:45Some kind of a scientist.
20:47He's running a mission down in the industrial section.
20:50Reformer?
20:51Sort of.
20:52He's experimenting with a cure for alcoholism.
20:55Well, that checks.
20:56That's how Severance got into the Ventry estate.
20:59Who?
20:59A disbarred lawyer and a reformed drunk.
21:01He switched from a mouthpiece to a manservant.
21:04I wonder why.
21:05He probably got admitted to the bar too often.
21:19Give me the master key, Ziggy.
21:21What for?
21:22I'm going to go look over that apartment.
21:23Oh, wait a minute, boy.
21:24Come on, Iggy.
21:28Okay.
21:29You stay here.
21:31I suppose there's something.
21:32Sit tight.
22:03I suppose there's something.
22:18Woe is me.
22:19Here comes trouble.
22:51What?
22:55Let's go getqué.
22:55Look how, daddy.
22:56Let's go for it.
22:56Be there.
22:56You've got another quest to show him.
22:56Oh, shit.
22:56Do you.
22:56Sharmy didn't get a temperature.
22:57Or, thy son.
22:58I suppose I'll go get a temperature.
22:59But if he's he's probably...
23:00You've got a temperature.
23:03You've got starving him.
23:37Shut that door, you fool. I'll ride out.
24:05What's the matter with you, Chicago?
24:07You should know better than to open that door when I'm working.
24:10What are you talking about? I just came in.
24:13Well, somebody opened that door a few minutes ago.
24:52Why did you do that?
24:53Bill doesn't want any snoopers around here.
24:55Neither would he approve of violence.
24:58Look, Professor, you do your job, and I'll take care of the wise guys.
25:01This is getting monotonous.
25:03Yeah, ain't it?
25:05How long will that nut you call a head hold out?
25:08Longer than you think, bud.
25:09I wish your girlfriend was here.
25:12I'll bet you do.
25:13Still want to take her out for that weekend?
25:15Shut up.
25:16I demand that you stop this brutality.
25:19You don't like this show, Professor.
25:21Why don't you take a powder?
25:21I will.
25:27But I intend to report this to Mr. Forsman.
25:30That's okay with me.
25:34Come on, big stuff. Get up.
25:37You and me are going for a little ride.
25:39Yeah, it's kind of stuffy there, ain't it?
25:41What you need is more ventilation.
26:01You're safe.
26:02Come on, big stuffy.
26:10Let me give that joy.
26:17Oh, my God.
26:46Oh, my God.
27:20Oh, my God.
27:28Oh, my God.
27:38Oh, my God.
28:06Oh, my God.
28:20Oh, my God.
28:54Oh, my God.
29:02Oh, my God.
29:14Oh, my God.
29:43Oh, my God.
30:03Oh, my God.
30:08Oh, my God.
30:32Oh, my God.
30:35Oh, my God.
30:37Oh, my God.
30:45Oh, my God.
31:10Oh, my God.
31:12Oh, my God.
31:14Oh, my God.
31:32Oh, my God.
31:33Oh, my God.
31:49Oh, my God.
31:51Oh, my God.
31:53Oh, my God.
31:53Will you mix some more solution?
31:57Sure.
32:18Chicago, come on out.
32:20Unlock the door.
32:26I'll wash up in the kitchen.
32:28Fine.
32:38Hello, Miss Prentice.
32:39Hello, Mr. Forsman.
32:41Well, you certainly didn't waste any time getting over here.
32:44I hope I haven't interrupted anything.
32:45I know, not at all.
32:47Thank you for seeing me.
32:49Oh, naturally, I'm interested in anything pertaining to the Colonel.
32:52It isn't what interests me at the moment.
32:54It's your connection with the man who owns that hat.
32:57Oh, you mean Chicago?
32:58I have another name for him.
33:00He extended me an invitation to be his guest for the weekend.
33:03At the point of a gun.
33:05This doesn't make sense.
33:07Suppose I get Chicago in here and we'll find out what this is all about.
33:11Good.
33:16Chicago.
33:21That's funny.
33:23He isn't here.
33:24Must have slipped out the back way.
33:26Did he know I was coming here?
33:27Oh, yes.
33:28Well, that explains his sudden exit.
33:30He certainly doesn't want to run into me again.
33:33Just what is Chicago's tie-up with you?
33:36He's sort of a bodyguard.
33:37Do you need a bodyguard?
33:40Well, actually, he's more of a watchman.
33:42I'm conducting some experiments with the Professor Ortson here.
33:45The material and equipment are very rare and we need someone to protect them.
33:49I see.
33:50But there are a couple of things I don't see.
33:53Would you mind telling me why you're here?
33:55And why my stepfather gave you this address?
33:58He hired me to check up on you.
34:00I suppose he was concerned about my withdrawals from the farm.
34:04That's only part of it.
34:05The Colonel was afraid you were getting involved in something you might not get out of easily.
34:09Something you went into without consulting him or Lowell.
34:12So that's it.
34:14But I still don't get the connection between Chicago and my stepfather's death.
34:18Correction.
34:19Murder.
34:20Police haven't called it murder.
34:22Why have you?
34:23There's an answer to that.
34:24And I intend to find it.
34:25Well, you won't find it here.
34:27I'm not so sure.
34:29You don't seem particularly grieved by the Colonel's death.
34:33Frankly, I didn't know him very well.
34:35My mother remarried while I was still in the service.
34:37But that doesn't explain what you're doing here.
34:40Well, her experiments are extremely urgent.
34:42Any delay might cost me those large withdrawals you're so concerned about.
34:46Oh.
34:47Mr. Forsman, there's something I'd like to do without police observation.
34:51What's that?
34:52Search your house.
34:53I believe the police have overlooked something.
34:55When would you like to do it?
34:56Right now, if possible.
34:57Okay.
34:59Let's get started.
35:19Wait here, Iggy.
35:26Dr. Richards, has the coroner completed his examination yet?
35:31What's the decision?
35:33Thank you, doctor.
35:35Yes, I'll tell them.
35:38Oh, Miss Prentiss, we weren't expecting you.
35:43Some other people weren't either.
35:46What's the verdict, Lowell?
35:49Heart attack.
35:50The wound was accidental.
35:52Evidently, he had been toying with the letter opener when the seizure gripped him.
35:55What are you implying, Miss Prentiss?
35:57That your stepfather was dead before he hit the floor.
36:00As he pitched forward, his weight drove the letter opener into his chest.
36:04I don't care what anybody says.
36:05He was murdered.
36:06But, Judith, there's nothing to be gained by contradicting the law.
36:09Why not?
36:10Why are you so positive it's murder?
36:12It appears to be an open and shut case.
36:14As far as Mr. Lowell's concerned.
36:17Miss Prentiss, when I want your opinion, I'll pay for it.
36:20Judith.
36:21I think there's something all of you should know.
36:24Colonel Bentry did not hire me to investigate some phony art.
36:27He wanted me to find out some facts for him.
36:30Then he knew he was in danger.
36:31Perhaps.
36:32I have a feeling that if I find all the facts,
36:35it will prove that he died of a heart attack.
36:37One that was deliberately induced.
36:40An interesting theory, Miss Prentiss.
36:42But it's only a theory.
36:43Not even that.
36:44A hunch.
36:45I would like to leave to attend to the funeral arrangements, Mr. William.
36:49Very well, servants.
36:49Before you go, have Miss Keats fix some sandwiches and coffee.
36:53Yes, sir.
36:54Get some rest, Judith.
36:55Thank you, Jonathan.
36:56Goodbye, William.
36:56Goodbye, Lowell.
36:58Well, I think I'll clean up a bit.
37:00Judith, will you take care of Miss Prentiss?
37:01Yes, of course.
37:06Why did my stepfather hire you?
37:08I'm sorry.
37:09Confidential.
37:10I have a right to know.
37:11Speaking of hiring, who hired Severance?
37:14I did.
37:15What does he have to do with it?
37:17Nothing.
37:17I merely noticed that he occupies a position above that of an ordinary butler.
37:22Severance is not a butler.
37:23He's more of a social secretary.
37:25He knew the colonel before...
37:26Before what?
37:28Before Colonel Bentry married my mother.
37:30Would you care to redo your makeup?
37:32Is it that obvious?
37:33Not nearly as obvious as you are, Miss Prentiss.
37:37Who is he?
37:40Is it never as obvious as you are?
37:40In the old days...
37:43Who is going on?
37:43I'm sorry.
37:44I'm sorry.
37:44I'm sorry.
37:44I'm sorry, Miss Prentiss.
37:46I'm sorry.
37:47You're fine.
37:52You're fine.
37:53I'm sorry.
37:54You're fine.
37:54How did you go?
37:55I'm sorry.
37:57I'm sorry.
38:01You're fine.
38:08Miss Prentice, I must know more about this confidential matter.
38:11Your price may be high, but I'll pay it.
38:13I haven't anything to sell at the moment,
38:15but I'll give you a quotation when I have.
38:18My, what a lovely room.
38:22Was I the one the Colonel paid you to spy on?
38:25Why? Have you been playing games too?
38:28The Colonel rarely approved of anything I did.
38:30He simply refused to believe that anything good
38:32could come from my association with Professor Ordson.
38:34Professor Ordson? You know him?
38:37I've heard of him and his work.
38:39Was there a feud between Bantry and Ordson?
38:41Of long standing.
38:43Was it bitter? Bitter enough to kill?
38:45Ordson? Certainly not.
38:47He's as gentle as a lamb.
38:49Even lambs can become lions if the stakes are high enough.
38:54Shall we freshen up?
39:07I'll be going now, Mr. Ordson.
39:09All right, servants.
39:12Where are you going, Judy?
39:13I promised Professor Ordson I'd help him this evening.
39:15I'll get a bite downtown.
39:16See you later.
39:17Okay.
39:18Goodbye, Miss Prentice. Goodbye.
39:22Well, I guess that just leaves the two of us.
39:24My man is waiting outside.
39:25I'll dismiss him and be right back.
39:27There's a room upstairs I'd like to search before we eat.
39:30Upstairs.
39:30Which room is that?
39:32I'll show you when I come back.
39:33All right.
39:42Tail that car and call me here later.
39:44Now step on it!
40:01This is the room I met.
40:03Whose is it?
40:04Severance's.
40:04Shall we have a look?
40:05Sure.
40:12Wow.
40:14Severance certainly keeps an untidy room.
40:16I can't imagine him doing a thing like this.
40:18He didn't.
40:20Somebody was here looking for the same thing I am.
40:23And obviously found it.
40:25Oh, what now?
40:27I think I'll try some of that food.
40:28Good idea.
40:41Just what kind of an experiment are you and Professor Ortson working on?
40:44It's a light ray theory for long range night photography.
40:47Colonel Bentry might have been proud of your efforts.
40:49If you had only told him.
40:51I'm afraid he never would have approved of Ortson.
40:53They became bitter enemies after my mother died.
40:56What started it?
40:57Well, the Colonel refused to grant Ortson the funds that my father had left him for his earlier experiments.
41:02And after the quarrel, Professor Ortson retired?
41:05Yes.
41:06But he knew more about my formula than anyone else.
41:09He offered to help me provided I didn't tell the Colonel.
41:13And you agreed?
41:15Yes.
41:15Only because Ortson insisted.
41:17Neither Judith nor I approved.
41:19But he seemed to regard the Colonel as the only obstacle which might defeat him.
41:23I hope you realize Ortson had a nice little motive for removing that obstacle.
41:28Your business makes you suspect everyone, doesn't it?
41:31In my business, you have to.
41:33Until you catch the man with blood in his eye.
41:37Excuse me.
41:41Hello?
41:42Yes, just a moment.
41:44Sounds like you're a man.
41:47Thanks.
41:49Yes?
41:50I see.
41:52Good.
41:53Sit tight, Iggy.
41:53I'll be there on a double.
41:55Must you go?
41:56Just as soon as you can get me a cab.
41:59Well, in that case, I'll get you a cab.
42:21Hey, boss, over here.
42:24What's the low, Donaghy?
42:25Well, I tailed the doll down here and I saw her heading into the mission.
42:28The place was pretty crowded, so I just moozied in after her.
42:31Then Severance shows up and starts to argue with them.
42:33I don't get the full drift of what they're arguing about, but the flunky is plenty hot.
42:37Then I heard him tell her he'd give her ten minutes to make up her mind and he'd be waiting
42:40outside for her.
42:41What then?
42:42Then she got a hold of the big moose.
42:44What big moose?
42:45Some character called Big Mac.
42:46He and the Judy gal have a nice quiet discussion.
42:49I don't get any of that, but I see her slipping some dough.
42:52And then they...
42:54Look.
43:04What's the rest of it, Iggy?
43:06Then Big Mac went outside where he button-holed Severance and gave her that old comradeship routine.
43:11At first Severance didn't want no part of it, but the big guy kept insistent and then he went to
43:14the saloon together.
43:15Severance went with him?
43:16Mm-hmm.
43:17First he just ordered sarsaparilla, but the big guy kept piling straight ones in front of him.
43:21Then Severance went for a boiler maker.
43:23That's a short straight one with beer for chaser.
43:25What happened to Severance after that?
43:27Are you kidding?
43:28The last time I peeked, he was stiffer than a laundry collar.
43:31Uh-oh.
44:00I wonder what her angle is.
44:03Let's put the vacuum on that gorilla.
44:17Give me a minute and then come in.
44:19Okay, boss.
44:30What will it be, honey?
44:31A bottle of beer, dear.
44:33And tell that big hunk of beef at the bar I want to see him.
44:36He's a bad egg, honey.
44:37Don't worry, I'll scramble him.
44:39Send him over.
44:41Okay.
44:42It's your funeral.
44:48Hey, Mac.
44:49There's a lady over there who wants to see you.
44:51Me?
44:52Yeah, you, you big lug.
44:55Hey, Jimmy.
44:55Give me a beer.
45:03Want to see me, Toots?
45:04Hi.
45:05Sit down.
45:06Okay, sister.
45:07But I'm warning you.
45:09I'm dynamite.
45:10Be careful you don't shake yourself.
45:13You have to blow up.
45:20Why, you two-bit lady cop.
45:23I ain't gonna sit with you.
45:25Shut up or I'll run you in.
45:27You and who else?
45:28Don't look now, big boy.
45:30But there's a man in back of you with a little convincer in his lap.
45:34If you want it that way.
45:36Okay, chum.
45:37You heard the lady.
45:38This can be used two ways.
45:40One to wrap you over the head and the other to put a hole through that blubber of yours.
45:46What do you want?
45:48Did you know the man you held up outside a while ago?
45:50I didn't hold up nobody.
45:52I could call it that.
45:54I don't know nothing about him.
45:56What did the lady pay you to get him drunk?
45:59I ain't good at guessing, games.
46:01Maybe you want your memory refreshed.
46:06Okay.
46:07She gave me 20 bucks and 10 for drinks.
46:10He pretty near drunk up the saw buck.
46:14Okay, big stuff.
46:16Get lost for a few days.
46:19And keep your mouth shut about this.
46:34I can't even believe you are.
47:00Let me get into the air.
47:01Come on in.
47:02Join the party beautiful.
47:06You're a persistent stinker.
47:08But this time, Junior, you're treading on quicksand.
47:11Look out, you don't choke.
47:12There's no danger of that.
47:16My, my.
47:18What strange birds fly in this squadron?
47:20You were expecting me?
47:22You or some other double-crosser like you.
47:24I'm not in favor of loose words or accusations, Miss Prentice.
47:27You seem to have a lot of theories.
47:29That might interfere with your plans?
47:31Something like that.
47:32I have deemed it advisable for you to leave the city for a few days.
47:36You and your man have chosen to argue the point with me.
47:39I have become impatient, Miss Prentice, and insist that you do as I say.
47:43What's the ticket if I don't?
47:45A hole in the head or a slight dose of poison?
47:48Don't be facetious.
47:49I'm not playing penny, Auntie.
47:51You're holding the cards, Mr. Lowell.
47:53What are you dealing?
47:54Disappear for a week and earn a thousand dollars.
47:57Hmm.
47:59Interesting proposition.
48:02Listen, Gonzo.
48:04I understand it's customary for a gentleman to give a lady her seat.
48:07I'll give the orders here, Miss Prentice.
48:09That's what you think.
48:12You heard what the lady said.
48:13On your feet or fall flat in your face.
48:15Don't get playful.
48:16Think he was a trigger-happy Marine.
48:18Need I say more?
48:20You're holding the high cards now, Miss Prentice.
48:22How much do I have to pay to see your hand?
48:25You can't beat a pat hand, Mr. Lowell.
48:27I suggest you throw your cards on the table and get out of here.
48:31Take your picky knees with you and lean them against the first tree you pass.
48:34You stay out of my way or you'll get hurt.
48:37Especially you, Mr. Lowell.
48:39Now get going, the both of you.
48:44My day's coming, fat boy.
48:45Don't you get no ideas or I'll put this gun where you least expect it.
48:58We'll meet again, Miss Prentice.
49:05Shall they tell them?
49:06No need to, Iggy.
49:07Now that I know for sure that Lowell's in on the play.
49:28Hello?
49:29Bill, this is Belinda Prentice.
49:31I want you to come to my apartment immediately.
49:34Are you trying to compromise me?
49:36If you don't hustle, there won't be much left to compromise.
49:39Your pals are on the prowl.
49:41And I think you're number two on the stiff parade.
49:43Who are my pals?
49:44I'll tell you when I see you.
49:46You're in for a sudden case of rigor mortis.
49:47Unless you move quickly.
49:49Okay.
49:50What's that address?
49:53481 Park West Apartments.
49:56Don't worry.
49:56I'll be right over.
50:08Hello, Bill.
50:09Come on in.
50:10Hello, Iggy.
50:11What's the matter now?
50:12Belinda will tell you.
50:13Oh.
50:14Hey, boss.
50:14Bill's here.
50:16Grab yourself a seat.
50:17Thanks.
50:17He'll be out in a minute.
50:20Hello, Bill.
50:21Hello, Belinda.
50:22What's up?
50:22I hope I haven't frightened you.
50:24Well, if you have, I'm trying my best to conceal it.
50:26Now, wait a minute.
50:27This is no joke.
50:28Lowell and that thug ugly Chicago paid me a visit together.
50:31Lowell and Chicago?
50:33Why they don't even know each other?
50:34No?
50:35Well, Chicago may be your watchman, but he's definitely Lowell's muscle man.
50:39What did they want?
50:41They wanted me to leave town or else.
50:43A small fee was tossed in as a bribe.
50:45But Iggy and a 38 Automatic convinced them they were wrong.
50:49Excuse me.
50:50Yeah.
50:53Hello?
50:55Why, yes, Dad.
50:56He was at the office with a character named Chicago.
50:58They left together.
51:02What?
51:04Well, I suggest you pick up this Chicago.
51:06You might find it at Forsman's apartment.
51:09You know where it is?
51:10Fine.
51:11Yes.
51:12Forsman's right here.
51:14Check.
51:15What was that all about?
51:17Well, you can stop worrying about Lowell.
51:19He's dead.
51:20On the front lawn of your estate.
51:22Lowell?
51:22You better get out there at once.
51:23Come on, Iggy.
51:40You look like you need a drink, Severance.
51:49Well, daughter, looks like this case kind of got away from you.
51:51I wouldn't say that, Dad.
51:53Did any of you besides Chicago see Lowell tonight?
52:01I did.
52:02So did Severance.
52:03He stopped in about an hour ago.
52:05Did he ask for Mr. Forsman?
52:07As a matter of fact, he did.
52:08He had something for Bill's signature.
52:10I told him he'd gone out a few minutes before.
52:12We had a drink, and then he left.
52:20You've been putting the heat on me all day.
52:23Now you're going to explain what's behind it.
52:25I don't know what you're talking about.
52:27What have you got on him, Belinda?
52:28Threat of arms and attempted kidnapping.
52:31Where did you pick him up, Dad?
52:32At the Forsman apartment, just as you said.
52:34He was there with Professor Ortson, so I brought them both along.
52:37This Chicago's been singing a strange tune.
52:39Never mind the tune.
52:41I'm interested in the lyrics.
52:42Chicago told me that Lowell was embezzling company funds without Bentry's knowledge.
52:47Then when young Forsman started to make those large withdrawals, Lowell used them to cover up his own deficit.
52:52Then when he found out that Bentry had hired a private detective to check up on Forsman,
52:57he became panicky, fearing exposure.
52:59Then it was Lowell who ordered you to get rid of me.
53:02He just wanted you kept out of circulation for a while, that's all.
53:05How did you know Lowell?
53:07I knew that mouthpiece from my way back.
53:09He got in touch with me and said he was in a jam.
53:11That I had to do this job for him or else.
53:14To play safe, he had me sent to you through the company's personnel department.
53:18So he was using your record to keep you on his team, huh?
53:21You guessed it, copper.
53:22I don't think there's any need for anxiety of what would happen here tonight, Belinda.
53:26Facts are obvious.
53:28Lowell knocked off Bentry, hoping to make it look like a heart attack.
53:31So he could accuse him of embezzlement if it became necessary.
53:34But something happened to his plans and he decided to cash in his chips.
53:37As simple as that, is it, Dad?
53:39And how did you arrive at that conclusion?
53:41Through your help, Belinda.
53:42That needle you found was the one clue to prove that Bentry did not die of a heart attack.
53:46We put that needle under a microscope and we discovered traces of a fast-acting deadly poison.
53:51When we put the poison to the test, we discovered that it absolutely disappears when introduced into the bloodstream.
53:57Lowell must have substituted the poison for the vitamins.
54:03That's all I needed to know.
54:05Now I'll fill in the missing pieces to this puzzle.
54:08Mr. Forsman, I know that you, Lowell, Dr. Richards, Miss Judith, and Severance were in the house when the colonel
54:14got that injection.
54:16Were you inferring that one of us gave the colonel the injection that was fatal to him?
54:19Exactly.
54:20Any one of you had just as much chance as Lowell.
54:23Couldn't Bentry have given himself the shot?
54:24I think not, Dad.
54:26When he called at my office, he picked up the letter opener and started toying with it.
54:29It was a habit, you know, just like some people doodle.
54:32And that's probably what he was doing when he got the hypo.
54:35Could be, because he certainly was dead before he was stabbed.
54:38Doctor, isn't it unusual to prescribe vitamin shots for a man in sound condition?
54:43Not at all.
54:44He'd been taking them on and off for the past three months.
54:48Did you personally administer all the injections?
54:50That wasn't necessary.
54:52Colonel Bentry sometimes administered them himself.
54:56Professor, you give shots at your mission as part of your alcoholic cure, do you not?
55:01Yes, but the colonel and I were not on speaking terms.
55:04He never would have allowed me to administer to him.
55:08Miss Judith and Severance have often helped you with your work.
55:10Have they ever given any injections?
55:12Miss Judith has.
55:14She was experienced in such matters.
55:16She was a nurse's aide during the war.
55:20Miss Judith.
55:20Miss Judith.
55:22Yes?
55:23Why did you hire Big Mac to lure Severance back to drink?
55:26Why?
55:27Why did no such thing?
55:29Don't lie, Judith.
55:30I've already questioned Big Mac.
55:31And it was you who gave the colonel the shot, thinking it was a vitamin dose.
55:35Isn't that true?
55:37Yes, it's true.
55:38But I didn't know it was poison.
55:40When he fell to the floor, you dropped the syringe and ran out of the house.
55:44I was frightened.
55:47Severance, you removed the syringe when you discovered the body.
55:51Then you were too upset to notice the needle had broken off.
55:55Yes.
55:56I was standing at the head of the stairs.
55:58I saw Miss Judith run out of the library and through the front door.
56:02You thought she was responsible, so you hid it to protect her.
56:05Miss Judith wouldn't have done it deliberately, Miss Prentice.
56:08Why did you follow Judith to the mission?
56:10Well, someone had ransacked my room and stolen the syringe.
56:14Miss Judith didn't know I had it, so it must have been someone who had seen me remove it.
56:19I went to warn Miss Judith.
56:20I knew she was innocent and tried to get her to go to the police.
56:23I thought that if I got him intoxicated, I could gain a little more time.
56:27Hoping the murder would be solved.
56:31You must have been the bright boy I saw leave Severance's room.
56:34What did you do with that syringe?
56:36I turned it over to Lowell.
56:38That's right, he did.
56:40Lowell blackmailed me with it tonight.
56:41He wanted control of the company's voting stock.
56:44He said my fingerprints were on it.
56:46And if I didn't sign a power of attorney, he'd turn his evidence over to the police.
56:49Did you sign it?
56:50What else could I do?
56:52That's strange.
56:52We didn't find the syringe or the power of attorney on Lowell.
56:58I'm sorry, Severance.
57:00I can understand your devotion and loyalty to Judith.
57:03But it all narrows down to you.
57:05You were the only other person in the house.
57:08As an ex-lawyer, you must realize that the only way you can protect Judith
57:11is to produce the evidence which will support her story.
57:14Even if it means incriminating yourself.
57:18I suppose you're right, Miss Prentiss.
57:21Here is the power of attorney and the syringe.
57:25But I didn't murder Lowell.
57:27I overheard him blackmailing Miss Judith.
57:29I followed him out on the lawn and demanded the return of the power of attorney.
57:34He drew a gun.
57:35I grabbed his hand and in the struggle, the gun went off.
57:38He accidentally killed himself.
57:44Here you are, Inspector.
57:47The fingerprints on the gun will clear him.
57:48If my handling of your case, Inspector, has bewildered you,
57:52I'll be glad to hold your head.
57:54So I can steal my badge again?
57:56No, thank you.
57:57Well, Inspector, your daughter has proved that Judith is innocent
58:00and that Severance acted in self-defense.
58:02Not so fast.
58:03That's a decision for the D.A. to make, not a private eye.
58:06But you needn't worry.
58:07The real killer's paid for his crime.
58:10Well, Chicago, I've got a little surprise for you.
58:13We're shipping you back to your hometown.
58:14Your local constabulary has something they want to pin on you,
58:17and it's not a good conduct medal.
58:19What do you mean?
58:20They ain't got nothing on me.
58:21No, nothing a short-term in prison won't cure her.
58:24Take him downtown, officer.
58:26Can I go with him, Inspector?
58:28To Chicago?
58:29No, downtown.
58:30There's a couple of wraps I want to put on him that'll show,
58:32but not on his record.
58:33File that away, Aggie.
58:34It's unfinished business.
58:36Well, Forgeman, it looks like Belinda saved your life.
58:38I guess you're right, Inspector.
58:40Why, Dad, you're actually paying me a compliment.
58:43Yes, and I'll pay for your dinner.
58:44Come on.
58:44I'm sorry.
58:45I have a previous engagement.
58:46What, another case?
58:47Could be.
58:48Well, I guess it lets me out.
58:49But you don't have to hit me over the head with a blackjack.
58:52What a happy thought.
58:55Don't get sassy.
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