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🏁 Fast cars. Wounded pride. A rivalry with consequences.

Hot Rod Girl (1956) brings hot rods and youthful rebellion to the screen in a classic black-and-white racing drama. After a fatal street race, a young driver faces grief and mounting tension while a police officer works to give hot-rodders a safer place to compete.

🔥 Vintage machines, personal rivalries, and the struggle to keep racing off public streets.

Starring Lori Nelson, Chuck Connors, and John Smith, with Frank Gorshin in an early screen appearance.

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🎬 FILM DETAILS
• Title: Hot Rod Girl
• Year: 1956
• Country: United States
• Runtime: approximately 79 minutes
• Format: Black and white
• Director: Leslie T. Martinson
• Producer: Norman T. Herman
• Production company: Nacirema Productions
• Cast includes: Lori Nelson, Chuck Connors, John Smith, and Frank Gorshin

📚 ARCHIVE SOURCE
https://archive.org/details/HotRodGirl

Film history and credits:
https://catalog.afi.com/Film/51867-HOT-ROD-GIRL

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Transcript
00:00:03The End
00:00:38Just a second and we'll have his time.
00:01:09The End
00:01:34The End
00:02:17Final eliminators in Class C, Modified Stock Cards, Harv Jenkins and Miss Lisa Vernon.
00:02:34Miss Vernon's well known to local fans and that T-bird of hers should turn up a good speed.
00:02:48The End
00:02:57Both cars are moving a lot of steam.
00:03:09They're approaching the T-bird draft.
00:03:11There it is.
00:03:15It was like a 39C, Lisa Vernon, 20 square.
00:03:22That's how they didn't have the time on that radio phone.
00:03:25There it is in Class C, Modified Stock Car, Miss Lisa Vernon.
00:03:37Miss Vernon turned 98.94.
00:03:45Hey, Lisa really had that heat jumping, huh?
00:03:47Yeah, but the Northrop brothers aren't the only drivers in the strip, you know.
00:03:50Maybe Lisa's name will be Northrop before too long, huh, Jeff?
00:03:52We're working on it.
00:03:56That finishes another day racing.
00:03:59Well, that's it for today.
00:04:00These meets are always over too quick.
00:04:02Yeah, but with your heavy foot, the guy would think you were trying to race your way to Indianapolis
00:04:05in the 500.
00:04:06We're working on that too.
00:04:07You guys got more plans than an architect.
00:04:10Expectators for their fine cooperation.
00:04:12Take it easy going home.
00:04:14Play it safe on the road.
00:04:16Same as we do here on the strip.
00:04:18Hey, here's Lisa.
00:04:29Great doing, Lisa.
00:04:30Thanks, Jeff.
00:04:31Yeah, that look like I got nothing but exhaust poisoning.
00:04:33Pretty fair for a stock job.
00:04:35Now, there's the copy that I was waiting for.
00:04:37Don't mind him.
00:04:38He's on cloud nine.
00:04:39And why not?
00:04:40A new track record.
00:04:41And I was just getting started.
00:04:42And if I had another mile, you'd really have seen something.
00:04:46A quarter mile drag strip is putting the clip on our champ's style.
00:04:49Oh, you just get flying and boom, the finish line clips your wings.
00:04:52That's the idea.
00:04:53Okay, I know.
00:04:55Slow and easy.
00:04:57Easy and slow.
00:04:58Just remember it.
00:05:00Yes, sir.
00:05:02This has really been your day.
00:05:04Two of your cars, tops and their clan.
00:05:06Oh, not my cars.
00:05:08Who are you kidding?
00:05:09This here rod would never have wrapped up the way it did if you hadn't doped out a new combination
00:05:12on these four-girl parts.
00:05:13And what about the porting on my motor?
00:05:16Okay, okay.
00:05:16I'm sorry.
00:05:17You two drive them and I'll try to keep them running.
00:05:20Northrop Monopoly.
00:05:20Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta.
00:05:23Can I come into the winner's circle?
00:05:25Climb up you squares, it's the law.
00:05:29Good, huh?
00:05:31Hi, Ben.
00:05:32Congratulations, Steve.
00:05:33What do you say, Ben?
00:05:34Hey, sir.
00:05:34Hi, Ben.
00:05:35Thanks, Gordon.
00:05:36This was the best meet yet.
00:05:37And the biggest.
00:05:38We had a real jam in the inspection line.
00:05:39Yeah, and did you get a load of all those stock car cowboys?
00:05:41Now, be generous, Steve. We can't all on hot rods like yours.
00:05:45I'll try and get some more volunteers for the inspection line.
00:05:48We're growing so fast, I can't keep up.
00:05:50In spite of the city council and the other sawheads who are trying to stop us, huh?
00:05:53Which reminds me, I've got a date with the captain.
00:05:57You all still riding you about us? In the strip?
00:06:00Let's say the captain is slow to surrender a dearly held prejudice.
00:06:04I'll see you later.
00:06:05And take it easy going home.
00:06:07Sure. So long, then.
00:06:08Bye.
00:06:09You can't have been sitting for yo-yos.
00:06:12Okay. How about you, Steve?
00:06:14Gee, I'd like to.
00:06:15But every time I come to the strip, Aunt Sarah puts a stopwatch on me.
00:06:19I can see her now sitting at the window biting her nails.
00:06:22Ah, come on. So it'll be another half-hour.
00:06:24Besides, she's got long nails.
00:06:27Will you square it with her?
00:06:28Aunt Sarah stops me, kid.
00:06:30Boy.
00:06:31Well, I'd be glad that I'm old enough to move in with you.
00:06:34She's strictly horse and buggy.
00:06:36She doesn't dig hot rods at all.
00:06:38Give her time, Steve. She's young.
00:06:41See you at yo-yos.
00:06:42So long.
00:06:43Hey, Jeff.
00:06:44How about riding with me?
00:06:45There's a ping I want you to catch.
00:06:47Can you spare him, Lisa?
00:06:50But be careful with you.
00:06:52We guarantee safe delivery.
00:06:59See you at yo-yos.
00:07:12You can talk all day, Ben, but I've seen too much of it.
00:07:17You know, I've handled this accident investigation in detail a good many years.
00:07:21It's hard for me to believe that we're going to stop teenage violations by encouraging hot rockers.
00:07:25If you'd only come out to this strip with me, Captain, get to know these kids.
00:07:29No, thanks. That's your headache.
00:07:31We're drawing in more kids every weekend.
00:07:34And more kids on the drag strip means fewer on the streets.
00:07:36All right. You've got your chance.
00:07:39Personally, I can't buy it, but I'm not going to stand in your way.
00:07:43Yeah, I know.
00:07:44And I appreciate it. You've been under plenty of pressure.
00:07:46Pressure?
00:07:47Some of the calls I get must melt the relays.
00:07:50Close the strips.
00:07:51Confiscate all hot rods.
00:07:52Fire that crackpot, then Merrill.
00:07:55It's like a broken record.
00:07:56I know.
00:07:58But teaching those solid loudmouth citizens to respect the hot rodders' wall law fighting is rougher than educating kids.
00:08:11I don't hear it.
00:08:13It's nowhere at this speed.
00:08:14If I could open it up.
00:08:16Next time we're at this strip.
00:08:20You know, there's never time to have to do what you really want.
00:08:23You're doing okay.
00:08:24Well, that'll make Aunt Sarah very happy.
00:08:26She gave me a special trophy room.
00:08:29In the ash can.
00:08:31Believe me, Jeff.
00:08:33Living with her is like driving with your brakes on.
00:08:35Just a few more years to wait.
00:08:37Wait.
00:08:37Slow down.
00:08:39Stop.
00:08:39That's the story of my life.
00:08:41Kid, your fuel mixture's too rich.
00:08:43Ease it off, huh?
00:08:59Who is that squirrel?
00:09:01I don't know.
00:09:07What are you trying to prove?
00:09:09Ignore him.
00:09:20I don't know.
00:09:20What a wise guy.
00:09:24With everything he's kidding.
00:09:25I can pass that pile of junk in low gear.
00:09:27Don't fall for it, Steve.
00:09:48He's trying to bait you, Steve.
00:09:50Play it smart.
00:09:50Let him go.
00:10:25I'm going to give that guy some knuckles.
00:10:26He's looking for trouble.
00:10:28Disappoint him.
00:10:38He's not getting away with you.
00:10:42Steve, slow down.
00:10:46Stop it, Steve.
00:10:47Stop it.
00:10:55Steve, stop it.
00:10:57Law enforcement used to be so simple.
00:11:00In the good old days?
00:11:01Yeah.
00:11:03Now I've got to be a teacher, social worker, public relations counsel, and wet nurse.
00:11:10You're not the type, Captain.
00:11:11But you have to admit, a city-sponsored drag strip has cut the accident rate in other towns.
00:11:16And you know it'll do the same for us if they give us time.
00:11:18Don't keep educating me.
00:11:20I'm rising along with you.
00:11:22Just keep those kids of yours clean.
00:11:24You might even make a hot rod out of me.
00:11:26If I survive.
00:11:28Come on, buy a cup of coffee.
00:11:36Yes?
00:11:38Where?
00:11:41All right.
00:11:43Yes, Mal's with me.
00:11:44We'll be right there.
00:11:45What is it?
00:11:46Crash, 45th and high.
00:11:48Two hot rodders.
00:11:49Street racing.
00:11:50And they were our kids.
00:11:52The Northrop brothers.
00:11:52The Northrop brothers.
00:11:54The Northrop brothers.
00:11:59The Northrop brothers.
00:12:00The Northrop brothers.
00:12:06The Northrop brothers.
00:12:08The Northrop brothers.
00:12:09The Northrop brothers.
00:12:11The Northrop brothers.
00:12:12The Northrop brothers.
00:12:13The Northrop brothers.
00:12:13The Northrop brothers.
00:12:15The Northrop brothers.
00:12:15The Northrop brothers.
00:12:15The Northrop brothers.
00:12:15The Northrop brothers.
00:12:15The Northrop brothers.
00:12:16The Northrop brothers.
00:12:17The Northrop brothers.
00:12:17The Northrop brothers.
00:12:18The Northrop brothers.
00:12:19The Northrop brothers.
00:12:19The Northrop brothers.
00:12:42Ben!
00:12:53Sorry, Ben.
00:12:55Don't be too tough on the kid.
00:12:56It wasn't his fault.
00:12:58It's not the guy who ranked him into.
00:13:00You know how kids are.
00:13:05Steve's okay, isn't he?
00:13:09Isn't he?
00:13:21The other car?
00:13:23He didn't even stop.
00:13:25You know who the driver was?
00:13:27He doesn't know either.
00:13:33Is this the other kid in the death car?
00:13:35Yes, sir.
00:13:36What about the hot rod you were racing?
00:13:40No one seems to be able to identify it, Captain.
00:13:43Is the dead boy your brother?
00:13:48Folksman, notify him.
00:13:49The parents are dead.
00:13:51The younger boy lived with his aunt.
00:13:53Your brother being a minor, you were responsible for him.
00:13:56Yet you let him speak.
00:13:57Throw away his life.
00:13:59But Jeff tried to stop him.
00:14:02There'll be a hearing.
00:14:03Judge Walker.
00:14:07I'm sorry.
00:14:08Is it all right if I take Jeff home now?
00:14:15Come on, we can go home.
00:14:20Jeff, please.
00:14:21Uh-huh.
00:14:35Uh-huh, uh-huh.
00:14:38Uh-huh, uh-huh.
00:14:42Uh-huh, uh-huh.
00:14:47Real hopped-up death trap.
00:14:49Plain luck, no innocent people were killed.
00:14:52How'd that kid love this car?
00:14:54The paper's gonna love this.
00:14:56They'll murder us.
00:14:58Teenage kid, killed in the street race on his way home from your fancy drag strip.
00:15:03Makes us look like we're helping them kill themselves.
00:15:22It's me why Judge Walker gave you the kid-glove treatment, Northrop.
00:15:26Making up your license, paroling into this office.
00:15:29Plenty of people wanted him to throw the book at you.
00:15:32Lucky you've got a good friend.
00:15:37You're going to report weekly to this office, and you're not to drive a car under any circumstances.
00:15:41Your compliance with our rules will determine when we restore your right to drive, understood?
00:15:46Yes, sir.
00:15:47If I get any more calls from outraged citizens, you don't know where to find me.
00:15:53Thanks.
00:15:54Thanks for what you did.
00:15:56I did very little.
00:15:57Like the captain said, plenty of people wanted to see me go to jail.
00:16:01An accident like that makes people feel uneasy, guilty.
00:16:05Someone's got to be punished.
00:16:06Soon as the newspapers give them another story, they'll forget.
00:16:11I should have stopped him somehow.
00:16:13You tried.
00:16:14That's not good enough.
00:16:16But I built that car for him.
00:16:17I gave it to him.
00:16:18It was my responsibility.
00:16:19Mine too.
00:16:20Not the same way.
00:16:25I really lost you up too.
00:16:27Don't worry.
00:16:28The captain will cool down.
00:16:30But we've got to fight on our hands.
00:16:32Save the drag strip and the other kids.
00:16:35I'm counting on your help, Jeff.
00:16:39Don't.
00:16:40But you can't give up now.
00:16:42If you quit, a lot of the others will too.
00:16:44The strip's not a habit with them yet.
00:16:47They only go because you and Lisa have led them there.
00:16:49I'm not thinking of the others.
00:16:51I'm thinking of Steve.
00:16:53There'll be a lot of other kids end up like Steve if we let them close the strip.
00:16:56Didn't save him.
00:16:58You're not being fair, Jeff.
00:17:01Sorry.
00:17:02That's the way I feel.
00:17:05I've had it.
00:17:06What about Flattop?
00:17:08Two tanks and the others.
00:17:10They all look up to you.
00:17:13Well, no more.
00:17:16Let somebody else be responsible.
00:17:36Oh, no more.
00:17:38Oh.
00:17:43Oh, no more.
00:17:46Oh, no.
00:17:50THE END
00:18:22In his garage
00:18:23Hello Mr. Fry
00:18:25This is Liza Vernon
00:18:27Hello Liza
00:18:29Yeah he's here
00:18:32Fine I'll call him
00:18:35Telephone Jeff
00:18:36Know who it is?
00:18:38It's Liza
00:18:40Oh come on Jeff
00:18:41Why don't you talk to her
00:18:52Hello Liza
00:18:54Hi Jeff
00:18:55I didn't disturb you
00:18:57Did I?
00:18:58That's okay
00:19:00There's a meet at the strip tomorrow
00:19:01How about by picking you up?
00:19:03Thanks but we're loaded with work
00:19:05I can't get away
00:19:06But you've got to relax sometime
00:19:08You can't go on working around the clock
00:19:11Besides the kids were just
00:19:12I appreciate your calling
00:19:14But I just can't make it
00:19:17Sure
00:19:19Sure Jeff
00:19:21I'll see ya
00:19:24Yeah
00:19:54I'll see ya
00:20:16Hey drive to the curb chick
00:20:18Easy don't scrape the white sign wall
00:20:20Pass your safety bill Liza
00:20:21The kids are dragging the strip
00:20:25Of Camargos
00:20:26Absolutely
00:20:26Yeah
00:20:51I'll see ya
00:20:52I'll see ya
00:20:52I'll see ya
00:21:18That's really well out there.
00:21:20Oh, Ben!
00:21:22Wasn't that dreamy?
00:21:24Oh, sure.
00:21:25Baby's rock and roll lullified.
00:21:27Where you been, Lisa?
00:21:29Out at the strip.
00:21:30With Jeff.
00:21:31I thought you'd all be out there.
00:21:34Eh, who needs it?
00:21:35I heard they were gonna close the dome.
00:21:36You know, I never felt relaxed out there.
00:21:40For once, we agree.
00:21:41Rules and regulations.
00:21:43So confining.
00:21:45You know, if they force Ben to close the strip,
00:21:47the next step will be to outlaw Hot Rod.
00:21:49Ah, so let them.
00:21:50It'll make the squares happy.
00:21:52They wouldn't dare.
00:21:53Why, my whole wardrobe's designed for Hot Rodding.
00:21:55Tell that to the city council, L.P.
00:21:58Jeff meeting you here, Lisa?
00:22:01Gee, I haven't seen you together in just weeks.
00:22:04L.P., how much does Yo-Yo pay you to haunt this place?
00:22:07Can't a girl take a friendly interest?
00:22:09Friendly?
00:22:09You got more needles than a Christmas tree.
00:22:12I'm afraid since the accident.
00:22:14Jeff's been keeping pretty much to himself.
00:22:17Yeah, he's been doing everything but sleep in that garage.
00:22:20He's got strictly no time for comedy.
00:22:22Poor Jeff.
00:22:24Maybe no one's tried the right approach.
00:22:26Now, I've been told that I have a certain way of drawing people out.
00:22:30You know, people respond to me in a very different way than they do to ordinary girls.
00:22:36I don't exactly know what the secret of my success is, but...
00:22:40Long play.
00:22:41That's enough surface noise.
00:22:43Take it off the turntable, doll.
00:22:44Oh, that was close.
00:22:46I thought she was in the old micro-groove again.
00:22:49Maybe if all of us went to get Jeff, you'd be wasting your time.
00:22:54Ah!
00:22:55Tomeys!
00:22:55Attention!
00:22:56Here's old Yo-Yo with a tray full of Tomeys.
00:22:58Tomeys, yeah.
00:22:59This is all strictly grade A.
00:23:02Sure.
00:23:02For the Stomach Egg Deluxe, dine at Yo-Yo's.
00:23:04Personal incense I'm used to.
00:23:07But if you kids start running down my food...
00:23:09Running it down?
00:23:10Never.
00:23:11I said it before and I'll say it again.
00:23:14Everything Yo-Yo serves as swell.
00:23:17Pay first.
00:23:18What's the matter?
00:23:19Don't you trust us?
00:23:19You named it.
00:23:21Why don't you check our credit rating before you take our order?
00:23:23If you don't like my way of doing business, why do you come here?
00:23:27You're a father to us.
00:23:28What an awful thought.
00:23:30We come here because it's just like home.
00:23:33Yeah.
00:23:34Our folks don't trust us either.
00:23:37You want anything?
00:23:38No, thanks.
00:23:40With my talent, I could have been a great chef.
00:23:42And so, how do I end up serving my delicacies too hot around us?
00:23:47It's better than cotton candy or the creeps.
00:23:49Hey, this is a Canadian dime.
00:23:51So, take a trip.
00:23:55Hey, how about taking a fast one up to Dry Lake?
00:23:58What for?
00:23:58You can really get a heap rolling up there.
00:24:01Wasn't that where Pee Wee Stone cracked up?
00:24:03Pee Wee got callets.
00:24:05Come on, how about a flat top?
00:24:06I don't know.
00:24:08A person could die of boredom around here.
00:24:10Highway Patrol?
00:24:11I used to watch that place pretty close.
00:24:14Not anymore.
00:24:14It's wide open.
00:24:16The cops are all out at the drag strip.
00:24:20Hey, you're not cutting out already, are you?
00:24:22I may be back.
00:24:24See you.
00:24:24So long, Lisa.
00:24:25Later, Lisa.
00:24:27Lisa sure isn't firing them all late without Jeff.
00:24:29It's awful how dependent us girls become.
00:24:32There are moments when I ask myself,
00:24:35LP, what would you do without a sensitive, generous, understanding man like two tanks?
00:24:42And what's your answer?
00:24:44I'd starve.
00:24:45Starve?
00:24:46So be sensitive, generous, understanding.
00:24:50Order me another sandwich.
00:24:54How's it look?
00:24:56Rough.
00:24:56Rings won't do.
00:24:57It'll need a rebord.
00:24:58You know, it's funny how a little respect drivers have for their cars.
00:25:02But if they all felt like you did, I'd soon be out of business.
00:25:06Why don't you call it a day?
00:25:08Thanks.
00:25:08I'll stick around a while.
00:25:12Working too hard, Jeff.
00:25:13Twelve, fourteen hours a day.
00:25:16I'm tired.
00:25:18I like being tired.
00:25:20Yeah, I know.
00:25:37Hello, Mr. Guy.
00:25:40How is he?
00:25:42The same.
00:25:44You got company, Jeff.
00:25:50Hi, Jeff.
00:25:52Hi, Lisa.
00:25:53Having trouble with the bird?
00:25:55No, it's running fine.
00:26:00I'm worried about you, Jeff.
00:26:02I'm all right.
00:26:04Will you stop and listen to me a minute?
00:26:09Don't you think I have any pride?
00:26:11Do you think it's easy for me to come here?
00:26:13I'm sorry, Lisa, but I just...
00:26:14The last thing I want is an apology.
00:26:16But I do have a right to know what's happened between us.
00:26:19You wouldn't understand.
00:26:22I've tried to understand.
00:26:23To be patient.
00:26:24But somehow I just...
00:26:26Lisa!
00:26:27Please, it's got nothing to do with you.
00:26:30It's just you don't know what it's like.
00:26:32Nobody does until it happens to them.
00:26:34What about when my dad was killed?
00:26:36I didn't shut you out.
00:26:38It's not the same thing.
00:26:39You had nothing to do with it.
00:26:40I was responsible for Steve.
00:26:43For his death.
00:26:44Well, you know that isn't true.
00:26:46Isn't it?
00:26:47Who taught him to drive?
00:26:48Who bought him a car and hopped it up?
00:26:50Who was with him when he...
00:26:55Everything I do, everyone I see makes me think of him.
00:26:58Just when I think I can forget a little, I look at you or...
00:27:01Talk to Flattop.
00:27:03Or Ben calls me.
00:27:05I'm right back where I started.
00:27:08I thought if I could work hard enough...
00:27:10Got tired enough, I'd stop going over and over it.
00:27:16But every time I lift the hood of a car...
00:27:18And look at an engine, I see the one I built for him.
00:27:22But you can't stop living, Jeff.
00:27:25And it isn't fair to cut off the people who need you.
00:27:28Was it fair for a kid like Steve to be killed before it even started to live?
00:27:31No.
00:27:31But shutting yourself away like this and trying to kill yourself with work isn't going to bring Steve back.
00:27:38You're so busy feeling sorry for yourself, you don't even know what's going on.
00:27:44Kids are starting to act up.
00:27:46It could lead to trouble, serious trouble.
00:27:49They're old enough to know what they're doing.
00:27:51But you can stop them, they listen to you.
00:27:54Lisa, I told you before, what they do is none of my business.
00:27:56Then it doesn't matter if next time it's Flattop or two...
00:27:59Lisa, stop it!
00:28:01Will you please leave me alone?
00:28:07All right, Jeff.
00:28:11Lisa.
00:28:15Don't give up.
00:28:17He needs you.
00:28:20Give him time, he'll come around.
00:28:23I will.
00:28:32I will.
00:28:42I will.
00:28:45I will.
00:28:54Hey, someone crashed the sound barrier.
00:28:56Who wielded the big gun?
00:28:58I didn't recognize the car.
00:29:00Sounds like he's using dynamite.
00:29:09He doesn't have to use it.
00:29:11He is dynamite.
00:29:22That's real.
00:29:23Down, girl.
00:29:25What a profile.
00:29:29What a stature.
00:29:31All right.
00:29:32Okay, what do you want?
00:29:33Brawn or brains?
00:29:34I'm not particular, but I'm entitled to one or the other.
00:29:37Sir.
00:29:40Ah.
00:29:42A sightseer.
00:29:43And he likes one of the sights he sees.
00:29:46Of course, that's none of my business.
00:29:47That's right, LP.
00:29:48It's none of your business.
00:29:49But if my boyfriend had turned hermit and a good-looking somebody gave me the high-sequences
00:29:53signal...
00:29:53Of course, Raj.
00:29:55What shall he beep?
00:29:57Your place is crawling with hot rodders.
00:29:59One pest you can't control.
00:30:01Cops give you much trouble?
00:30:03Not like it used to be, before they got the drag strip.
00:30:07I'm new in this bird.
00:30:08You know where I can get some work done in my car?
00:30:10Me?
00:30:11I know nothing about cars.
00:30:13These kids could tell you.
00:30:15If you can understand what they're talking about.
00:30:21The mystery man is coming this way.
00:30:23Maybe he's going to make a man.
00:30:25Don't worry.
00:30:26I'll protect you.
00:30:27Who asked you?
00:30:28I hear you guys are rod jockeys.
00:30:31Yeah.
00:30:31Want to see our licenses?
00:30:33I'm looking for information, not laughs.
00:30:35Where's the garage?
00:30:36Sounds to me more like you need a piano tuner.
00:30:39Very funny.
00:30:41A big, strong man like you.
00:30:43Why don't you fix it yourself?
00:30:44Cutie, I drive.
00:30:46What's the grease monkey's fixing?
00:30:47Try Henry's garage.
00:30:48A block east and two blocks and a half north.
00:30:50Ask for Jeff.
00:30:51Thanks.
00:30:52When I get my coffee pot perking, maybe some of you cats would like a lesson.
00:30:56What's the subject?
00:30:57I don't limit myself.
00:30:59You'll find us here, teacher.
00:31:01You too?
00:31:02I wouldn't count on it.
00:31:04Well, they told me this was a friendly town.
00:31:06I'm the exception.
00:31:07We'll have to work on that.
00:31:11See you around.
00:31:19Well, there's a nervy one.
00:31:22Oh, no.
00:31:23That guy's gotta be kidding.
00:31:24And that's not all.
00:31:27Now a woman's intuition tells me he's gonna know you the next time he sees you.
00:31:30I can hardly wait.
00:31:35When I get my coffee pot perking, maybe some of you cats would like a lesson.
00:31:52Hello.
00:31:53What can we do for you?
00:31:54You got a grease ball here by the name of Jeff?
00:31:56We got a mechanic here named Jeff.
00:31:58Well, I want him to do some work on my car.
00:32:03Jeff!
00:32:10Someone asking for you.
00:32:16Yeah?
00:32:17Some of the squirrels over yo-yos tell me you're the most.
00:32:21What seems to be the trouble?
00:32:22She jumps and misses between 35 and 50.
00:32:31I don't know.
00:32:31Start your motor.
00:32:42You build this?
00:32:43Me?
00:32:43Nah, I bought it from some character.
00:32:45It was short of cash.
00:32:48Well?
00:32:52Points, lugs, carburetor.
00:32:54Everything's gummed up.
00:32:56A motor like this takes real care of.
00:32:57It's gonna give you the performance that's built into it.
00:33:00Better go like this.
00:33:00Hold it, Buster.
00:33:01I'm here for service, not a sermon.
00:33:04This is my heap and I'll do with it as I please.
00:33:07Now are you gonna tune it up or not?
00:33:10Bring it in tomorrow.
00:33:10We'll take care of it.
00:33:12Don't try anything fancy just because I'm new around here.
00:33:15I know all the tricks you mechanics use.
00:33:27I thought you were gonna hit him, Jeff.
00:33:29I wanted to.
00:33:31I may yet.
00:33:33After he pays his bill.
00:34:09We really don't need an escort officer, although it's terribly nice of you.
00:34:12Tell me enough of that, miss.
00:34:14What did I do, officer?
00:34:15I saw you rev out of that intersection.
00:34:17So I got a hot car.
00:34:19I was only doing 35.
00:34:20It's a 35-mile zone, isn't it?
00:34:21It's not a question of how fast you were driving.
00:34:23You kids have a strip for this kind of jockeying.
00:34:26We've got a ride on the streets.
00:34:27Keep on driving this way and you won't have.
00:34:29Yes, sir.
00:34:30I could give you a ticket, but I'm not going to.
00:34:32Now watch your step.
00:34:33This is your last warning.
00:34:35Thank you, sir.
00:34:36Don't thank me.
00:34:37Thank Ben Murrow.
00:34:38I think you know what I mean.
00:34:39I'm confused.
00:34:42Explain it to her.
00:34:44You're asking a lot, officer.
00:35:01Looks not fine here, Ben.
00:35:02Anything wrong?
00:35:03Look, you know we were trying to play ball with you, and for a while it seemed to be working.
00:35:07But lately the kids are getting wilder than ever.
00:35:09A lot of violations?
00:35:10Near misses, you know.
00:35:11Jumping the light, cutting in out of traffic.
00:35:13But if it keeps up, we'll get orders to nail them for walking across the street.
00:35:17Have you made many arrests?
00:35:18Been warning them.
00:35:19Sooner or later it's going to bust wide open.
00:35:22The chief knew about it.
00:35:23He'd have our heads for it.
00:35:25Thanks, Pat.
00:35:25I'll see what I can do.
00:35:30Here's a list of entries, Ben.
00:35:33Did you hear, Pat?
00:35:35Pretty soon it won't be as bad as it was when we started here.
00:35:38We could sure use Jeff.
00:35:41I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't listen.
00:35:44Would you try once more?
00:35:47I wouldn't ask you, Lisa.
00:35:49I didn't think it was important for the kids and Jeff.
00:36:16You're welcome.
00:36:16Thanks, Julia.
00:36:18You're welcome.
00:36:23He says to me, you can thank Ben Merrill for me.
00:36:25She says I'm confused.
00:36:28Explain it to her.
00:36:29Let's ask her an awful lot often.
00:36:33Expecting someone?
00:36:35Jeff was supposed to meet me here at 2.
00:36:37You keep staring at the clock and handsome Harry keeps staring at you.
00:36:46You could do worse.
00:36:48Look at me.
00:36:49You always save your insults for after you eat.
00:36:52Food sharpens my wit.
00:36:54It opens my eyes.
00:36:57Lisa, haven't you noticed the torch you're carrying is all smoke and no fire?
00:37:01Way off.
00:37:02Look, LP.
00:37:02What we're trying to tell you is what Lisa does is her own business.
00:37:05It's all right, Judy.
00:37:06Don't play it so high and mighty.
00:37:08All of you think the same as I do, you just don't say it.
00:37:11We think and don't say it, LP.
00:37:13You say it and don't think.
00:37:15It's just sinful, that's all.
00:37:17A pretty girl like Lisa sitting around, watching clocks, waiting for the phone to ring.
00:37:22All because of someone who's forgotten any of us are around.
00:37:25LP, flip the record.
00:37:27Listen, I wasn't as sorry for Jeff as any of you.
00:37:30But to go on like this week after week.
00:37:32And he's got a girl like Lisa waiting and all she adds is...
00:37:35Ah, two things.
00:37:36Can't you feed her?
00:37:37Dance with her.
00:37:38Jag her.
00:37:39You heard the man.
00:37:40Let's struggle.
00:37:43That's right.
00:37:43Rush me away.
00:37:44Just when I'm trying to be helpful.
00:37:46You're not being helpful.
00:37:49Okay.
00:37:50So I made a mistake.
00:37:52Your parents made a mistake.
00:38:05Supposing I'd give them a call.
00:38:06Thanks, but forget it.
00:38:10Minuet?
00:38:26Hi.
00:38:29Still feeling unfriendly?
00:38:31I'm...
00:38:31I'm afraid so.
00:38:33Now you got me puzzled.
00:38:34How come a sharp chick like you always plays it solo?
00:38:37Please, if you don't mind.
00:38:38Look.
00:38:39You're alone.
00:38:40I'm alone.
00:38:41Can I give you any ideas?
00:38:43I'm not alone.
00:38:44I'm with friends.
00:38:45Don't kid me.
00:38:47I've watched you ever since I hit this town and...
00:38:51Look away.
00:38:59Hey, what's the pitch, screwball?
00:39:01One side, little man.
00:39:02Or I'll step on you.
00:39:03Hey, I had two bits invested in that machine.
00:39:06There's a refund.
00:39:07Get lost.
00:39:08What's the matter?
00:39:08You anti-social?
00:39:09We want to dance.
00:39:10Put the plug in flat top.
00:39:13Sure.
00:39:16Why me?
00:39:17It was your quarter.
00:39:17Well, somebody do something.
00:39:20What's the panic?
00:39:21King Kong yanked the court.
00:39:23Oh, he did.
00:39:24Did he?
00:39:24Look here, mister.
00:39:25You can't just come to this establishment and...
00:39:29I mean, is that nice?
00:39:32I'm buying two bits worth of quiet.
00:39:34Okay?
00:39:35We came here to dance.
00:39:36You don't like music, find yourself a cave.
00:39:38Please, please.
00:39:40Let's settle this piece.
00:39:42I got some important things to say.
00:39:43I don't need background music.
00:39:44You're gonna let him get away with this.
00:39:46But for now, what do you hear of?
00:39:48Flat top, start the music.
00:39:54You were saying?
00:39:56Well?
00:39:57What am I running?
00:39:58Madison Square Garden?
00:40:00The management don't allow no broads in this establishment.
00:40:03Please.
00:40:04I don't want trouble, Yo-Yo.
00:40:05Just music.
00:40:06I call the Lord, so help me if you so much as make a fist.
00:40:09Look at the jukebox, flat top.
00:40:11Big sir monkey wrench.
00:40:12He's real nervy when he knows there can't be a fight.
00:40:14There's a big parking lot outside.
00:40:16Sure.
00:40:17Out there.
00:40:18Be my guest.
00:40:20Now look who's yeller.
00:40:21I think you have to drive a sharp car.
00:40:23You coming outside?
00:40:24You worked on mine, you know what I can do.
00:40:26Listen to him.
00:40:27He's talking cars, the couple being chicken.
00:40:28Get in a rod and I'll show you who's chicken.
00:40:35I don't have a car.
00:40:37You can use mine, Jeff.
00:40:39I can't drive.
00:40:40And even if I could, I wouldn't use a car to settle an argument.
00:40:44Okay.
00:40:45Then we won't have music.
00:40:49Uh, not so fast, alligator.
00:40:51Look, pocket fest.
00:40:52Didn't I make it clear?
00:40:53I'm giving the orders.
00:40:53I don't take orders from a chicken.
00:40:55Big talk.
00:40:56I got a car to back it up.
00:40:58More man than the junior side.
00:41:00Let's roll, buddy boy.
00:41:06Don't be a dope flat top.
00:41:08They're worse things.
00:41:13Sorry I was late, Lisa.
00:41:15I got tied up the garage.
00:41:16Lisa.
00:41:17Will you come with me?
00:41:20Please.
00:41:21I'm scared for flat top.
00:41:23Will you come?
00:41:25No.
00:41:26Please, Lisa, you've got to come with me.
00:41:51No.
00:41:52Oh, look.
00:41:55Why do I have to run a hangout for lunatics?
00:41:58I'll have a cup of coffee, Yo-Yo.
00:42:00What do I get out of it?
00:42:03Insults.
00:42:04Headaches.
00:42:06Jerks.
00:42:07Or to all be locked up.
00:42:09Where they can't hurt nobody.
00:42:15Now you.
00:42:16You got some sense.
00:42:18You played it smart.
00:42:20You did just right, Jeff.
00:42:23But that flat top.
00:42:24Hm.
00:42:26Well, if he wants to go get himself killed, it's his business.
00:42:31Right?
00:42:32Yo-Yo, do me a favor.
00:42:33Please shut up.
00:42:59Go.
00:43:06Ding alert.
00:43:14Are you ready, Hiro?
00:43:18I got it.
00:43:19You take that in and I'll take the other, okay?
00:43:22Okay.
00:43:23I'll give you three quick blasts on my arm when I'm set.
00:43:25You answer me with three.
00:43:27Then we both count.
00:43:28One, two, three, and take off.
00:43:33Now we straddle the white line right down the middle.
00:43:36Barrels towards each other and, uh...
00:43:41You wanna crawl out?
00:43:44That's the spirit.
00:43:45We all gotta go sometime.
00:43:47I'm set.
00:43:49Let's get together.
00:43:51We're real soon.
00:43:59What happened to him?
00:44:01He's trying to prove something, but what I don't know.
00:44:04So crazy, that's what it is.
00:44:06Completely crazy.
00:44:15Now what?
00:44:16Why?
00:44:17It's up to them.
00:44:19They're going in different directions.
00:44:21They'll turn around.
00:44:24And come back toward each other?
00:44:49I've never seen anyone play chicken like this before.
00:44:52Have you?
00:44:52No.
00:44:54But I heard about it.
00:44:56It takes real nerve.
00:45:06Suppose...
00:45:07Suppose neither one of them gives.
00:45:11Yeah.
00:45:20It takes real nerve.
00:45:20Why am I letting him do it?
00:45:22I don't think you can stop him.
00:45:25You should try.
00:45:26You should try.
00:45:26Yes.
00:45:28No...
00:45:42No...
00:45:44Yes, of course.
00:45:57I've got to stop him.
00:45:59Judy, stay here.
00:46:00I just can't sit here and wait for...
00:46:02But it's too late.
00:46:47I've got to stop him.
00:47:02Judy, I'm going to the flat top.
00:47:13Oh, flat top.
00:47:21Anybody else feeling lucky?
00:47:26She's crazy.
00:47:27Completely crazy.
00:47:29Okay, chickens, head for your roost.
00:47:47Never again.
00:47:49Oh, listen, he popped up never again.
00:47:51Baby, it's a deal.
00:47:53I was nuts, squirreling.
00:47:56Oh, you chicken with a king-sized maniac.
00:48:03From now on, yours truly is going to be one big fat coward.
00:48:07That's my boy.
00:48:38one of you kidding. I don't give up easy.
00:48:54Where's Flattop? Watch it to you.
00:48:57Is he okay, Lisa?
00:48:59At least the guy tried before he chickened us.
00:49:01You should have come along, Jeff. You really
00:49:03missed something. It's exciting.
00:49:05Too exciting for me. Imagine.
00:49:07Too exciting for me.
00:49:08I ought to close my eyes just to see...
00:49:11He's okay, Jeff.
00:49:12He'll be along any minute. Everyone
00:49:14having a good time?
00:49:18Why, Officer Merrill, what a pleasant
00:49:20surprise. Seems I'm
00:49:22a little late for the main event.
00:49:24Any casualties? On the dance floor?
00:49:26In your chicken race. What are you
00:49:28giving us?
00:49:30I had a report this gang was street racing.
00:49:32You get a bum squeal, mister.
00:49:34The wise guy wanted to stir up a storm.
00:49:36Come on. It's been real quiet here.
00:49:39Well, my source was reliable.
00:49:41How about it?
00:49:42Anyone know anything about a street race?
00:49:48You're taking orders from this guy now?
00:49:50He's giving orders.
00:49:52What's your name?
00:49:54Talbot.
00:49:54Bob Talbot.
00:49:55New in town?
00:49:58What do you do?
00:49:59I'm retired.
00:50:02You're a little old for this crowd, aren't you?
00:50:04I'm young at heart.
00:50:09How long have you been here, Jeff?
00:50:11Not long.
00:50:13Did you come before or after they left for the street race?
00:50:19I asked a question, Jeff.
00:50:21I don't know anything, Ben.
00:50:23Look, you've got a responsibility to these kids.
00:50:26I've got no responsibility to anyone.
00:50:28That's the way it is.
00:50:32Jeff.
00:50:34Jeff.
00:50:35I hoped I'd see him.
00:50:37I don't know what got into me, but I just...
00:50:41what's eating him?
00:50:42I just wanted to tell him I was sorry that he was right.
00:50:45Right about what, Blackhawk?
00:50:55You want a ride home?
00:50:57Ben sent you after me?
00:50:58It was my own idea.
00:51:01I guess not a very good one.
00:51:03Lisa?
00:51:07Lisa, I've got no right to hurt you.
00:51:09If the offer still stands, I'd appreciate a ride.
00:51:27Blackhawk, I'm giving you one last chance to tell me a straight story.
00:51:34Okay.
00:51:36You won't level with me.
00:51:38Well, maybe somebody around here will tell me what's happening to you kids.
00:51:42I've gone to bat for you.
00:51:44Defended you.
00:51:47Bought to get you the drag strip.
00:51:53Stood between you and people who wanted to crack down on you.
00:51:55Isn't that true?
00:51:57So what happens?
00:51:59You boycott the strip.
00:52:00You pick up more citations every day, and a few minutes ago you broke every rule in the book.
00:52:06Well, I've tried.
00:52:08But obviously you don't want to play it my way.
00:52:10That's too sane, too sensible.
00:52:12All right.
00:52:13But take a word of warning.
00:52:15One more hot rod accident in this town, and you'll all lose your licenses.
00:52:18Now, if you want to boot everything we've tried to accomplish for our few cheap thrills, well, I can't stop
00:52:24you.
00:52:25But at least you know where I stand.
00:52:29What's on the other side of that record?
00:52:31Hearts and flowers?
00:52:36Watch your step, Talbot.
00:52:38I know you ranked one of these kids into playing chicken.
00:52:41Luckily, no one was hurt.
00:52:44Now, don't push your luck or my patience, or you'll find yourself...
00:52:53I've always wondered what kind of a place you lived in.
00:52:56Nothing special.
00:52:57Cheap, handy.
00:53:01I won't stay long.
00:53:11Nice.
00:53:12Not much like your place.
00:53:17You don't have to do that.
00:53:20I like to.
00:53:21I usually do better than this, but lately I...
00:53:24I know.
00:53:26Oh, a kitchen, too.
00:53:27A converted closet.
00:53:31Let me fix you something to eat.
00:53:33Thanks, but I'm not very hungry.
00:53:35Coffee?
00:53:36I'd like a cup.
00:53:39Okay.
00:53:42I hope I can make a drinkable cup of coffee.
00:53:44Haven't had much practice.
00:53:47Lisa?
00:53:48Mm-hmm?
00:53:50I'm sorry for the way I've acted, things I've said.
00:53:55It's like I couldn't help it.
00:53:57I'd think about you, even start to call you.
00:54:00Yeah, I'd think about Steve.
00:54:03And that horrible, guilty feeling had come back.
00:54:07I couldn't call you.
00:54:09I couldn't face you or anyone.
00:54:18Shutting yourself away from everything only prolongs the hurt.
00:54:22I realize that now.
00:54:24Besides, Steve wouldn't have wanted it that way.
00:54:26You know how he felt about us.
00:54:29Yeah.
00:54:32I always took us for granted till this happened.
00:54:36You and me being together.
00:54:39It just had to be.
00:54:46Lisa.
00:54:54I love you, Jeff.
00:54:56Don't ever shut me out again.
00:55:07You know, you have such a nice face.
00:55:10It's a workable face.
00:55:13It's nice to see the crinkles again.
00:55:21You know, I think you'd better go.
00:55:29Can't I wait for my coffee?
00:55:32I'll buy you a cup.
00:55:33Tomorrow.
00:55:34All right.
00:55:35I'll walk you down to the car.
00:55:36Don't bother.
00:55:39Tomorrow's Sunday.
00:55:41Big day at the strip.
00:55:42How about it?
00:55:45Okay.
00:55:53Big day at the strip.
00:55:58Remember.
00:56:00There is more.
00:56:01Can you wait for your coffee?
00:56:01Bye.
00:56:04Tap.
00:56:07Thank you, Dad.
00:56:11Bye.
00:56:11Bye.
00:56:24Look at him.
00:56:25Just look at him.
00:56:28Was there a street race or wasn't there?
00:56:30There was, Captain, but...
00:56:31Who did you arrest?
00:56:32No one.
00:56:32I didn't have any evidence.
00:56:34There's your evidence.
00:56:34A dozen complaints.
00:56:35What kind of an answer am I going to give these people?
00:56:38I know who set up that chicken race yesterday.
00:56:40Why didn't you pull him in?
00:56:41No proof.
00:56:42He's new in town.
00:56:43I checked on him this morning.
00:56:44He's got quite a record of traffic violations in the States.
00:56:47Well, let's tie a can to him.
00:56:49We've got plenty of homegrown headaches without him hoarding any.
00:56:53I've got an idea that might work.
00:56:56I'd like to handle this boy my way.
00:57:02All right.
00:57:03Here we go again.
00:57:05But remember, there's no margin for error.
00:57:07One more slip and we're...
00:57:08There won't be any.
00:57:09Now keep me posted.
00:57:10Good morning.
00:57:25Hello, Ben.
00:57:26Awfully quiet.
00:57:27Great.
00:57:28Ain't it?
00:57:28No yammering kits.
00:57:30No exploring hot rods.
00:57:32I've been reading the horse breeders quarterly.
00:57:34Thinking of raising horses?
00:57:36Not me personally.
00:57:37But I've been wondering if maybe I could have a place that catered to the horsey set.
00:57:42Folks who ride horses is genteel.
00:57:45Don't you think?
00:57:46Well, I haven't any connections in the horsey set.
00:57:49Where are your customers and my problem?
00:57:52To go for the drag strip.
00:57:53Maybe 15 minutes ago.
00:57:55Well, that's encouraging.
00:57:57Jeff Northrop heard of the mountain.
00:57:59Good.
00:58:00What about Lisa?
00:58:01She went with him.
00:58:02Just a second, Talbot.
00:58:04Write me a letter.
00:58:09He's been asking me about Lisa before you came in.
00:58:12I played it dumb.
00:58:14Thanks, Yo-Yo.
00:58:15I played it dumb.
00:58:58In a hurry?
00:58:59You tell me from Yo-Yo's.
00:59:01You're quite a cowboy.
00:59:02I don't know what the traffic laws are where you come from, Talbot.
00:59:06But we don't want our city streets used as a three-ring circus.
00:59:08Skip the lectures.
00:59:09If you're going to give me a ticket, do it.
00:59:11It's not quite that simple.
00:59:13You've got quite a record in this state.
00:59:14I checked into it.
00:59:16Now, if I haul you in, my boss is going to tear up your license.
00:59:18He wouldn't get away with it.
00:59:20I think he would.
00:59:21He knows about your record, and he's down on Hot Rodders.
00:59:23You cops.
00:59:24Just because of my...
00:59:25Now, look.
00:59:26I could haul you in, but I'd rather not.
00:59:29I'm going to give you a choice.
00:59:31Follow me out to the drag strip and see how some real Hot Rodders handle their cars,
00:59:35or I'll take you in and book you for reckless driving.
00:59:37That's a choice?
00:59:39Blackmail.
00:59:39It's a better break than you deserve.
00:59:41Now, which is it going to be?
00:59:42You're wearing a badge.
00:59:43I'll go to the strip.
00:59:44I was going there anyway.
00:59:45When we get there, we'll see how good this car of yours really is.
01:00:11Another great day, Bruins.
01:00:14The best turnout of top qualifiers in weeks.
01:00:37We will run off the qualifiers as roughly as they can be cleared through inspection and classification.
01:00:43Good luck.
01:00:43Please, bear with me.
01:00:46Last call for Class B.
01:00:48Well, you're okay.
01:00:57Man, it's sure a different place when you go on the place again, Jeff.
01:01:00Thanks, my top.
01:01:01Hey, Jeff, I tried to tell you yesterday, but you didn't give me the chance.
01:01:05But you were right all the way.
01:01:06I was a dope to fall for that chicken race.
01:01:09Forget it.
01:01:09Hey, uh, everything okay with you and Lisa?
01:01:13Yeah.
01:01:15What does the best man wear?
01:01:16Strike Levi's?
01:01:31Hey, I must be seeing things.
01:01:34Except for real, Jeff.
01:01:40Ben's got a new playmate.
01:01:45Hello, Jeff.
01:01:46Hi, Ben.
01:01:47Good to see you back.
01:01:48Makes the place look like home.
01:01:49Nice to be back.
01:01:51Hey, you know Bronc Talbot.
01:01:52He's developed a sudden interest in the drag strip.
01:01:55After he's looked it over, he might even be persuaded to race.
01:01:59Well.
01:02:00Aren't we lucky?
01:02:02Yeah, you and the rest of the squares might just as well go home.
01:02:05Oh, why don't you let the others have their fun?
01:02:07They'll realize the most this has arrived.
01:02:09They will.
01:02:11Just like you did.
01:02:12After inspection, your car will be classified over there.
01:02:15Let's go.
01:02:23Hello, Lisa.
01:02:24Hi, Ben.
01:02:25Think I'd forgotten about your kitten?
01:02:27Put your pants away and come with me.
01:02:30Sorry, I'm busy.
01:02:31I thought I'd drop out and teach those snails the lesson.
01:02:34Better keep an eye on me and I'll show you how it's done.
01:02:36I wouldn't miss it.
01:02:38We'll be back.
01:02:39After inspection, you can classify Mr. Talbot.
01:02:47I've got him classified.
01:03:00This is the place to test your car, see what it'll really do.
01:03:04You can let off steam without risking any...
01:03:06Maybe I should have let you run me in.
01:03:08Why get to drive a donut?
01:03:10I thought you'd be interested in it.
01:03:12The only thing that interests me is teaching those prized pupils how to handle a car.
01:03:16All right.
01:03:17Let's start you through the inspection.
01:03:26Slapping okay in this evening.
01:03:28Let me roll.
01:03:29Take off your hubcaps.
01:03:30Do it yourself.
01:03:32If you want an inspection okay, Mr. Talbot, take off your hubcaps.
01:03:35All right, big man.
01:03:36I'll play at you away.
01:03:38For now.
01:04:14How are we doing?
01:04:18I can't pass the car, Ben.
01:04:20What are you handing me?
01:04:23Front motor mount's not bolted down.
01:04:24No safety cover on the flywheel.
01:04:26No cotter pin in the front wheel.
01:04:27Boy, am I getting some run around.
01:04:29Your car's a hazard, Bronc.
01:04:31Needs a lot of work.
01:04:32But he just worked it over a few days ago.
01:04:33I did the work you ordered.
01:04:35I also told you that...
01:04:36There's nothing wrong with it.
01:04:38This was a friend.
01:04:39You dragged me out here so this chicken could make me look like a jerk.
01:04:41Why are you...
01:04:43All right, Bronc.
01:04:44Clear out.
01:04:46Afraid to let a real driver on this kiddy strip.
01:04:49Get your car in shape and you can come back.
01:04:52Bad chance.
01:04:53And I'll get you yet.
01:05:09I guess I made a mistake.
01:05:11Thanks, Jeff, for keeping your head.
01:05:13What are you going to do about him?
01:05:15I don't know.
01:05:16I should have hauled him down to headquarters.
01:05:18I wanted to give him a break to try to help him.
01:05:20He doesn't want help.
01:05:21Just trouble.
01:05:22If he comes looking for it, Jeff, disappoint him.
01:05:25I'll try.
01:05:26Come on.
01:05:27I'll buy you a soda.
01:05:30Incidentally, as far as I'm concerned, your probation is over.
01:05:33Oh, you mean I can drive?
01:05:34Just take it easy.
01:05:35You can count on that.
01:05:36Thanks, Ben.
01:05:38Hear that, honey?
01:05:39I'm a free man.
01:05:42Well, not entirely.
01:05:57I'm a free man.
01:06:36I guess Brock actually thought I'd get him off the street just to make him look foolish.
01:06:40I'm afraid Ben's wasting his time with him.
01:06:43I'm afraid so.
01:06:45Well, it feels good to be driving again.
01:06:58I'm afraid he could be driving again.
01:07:03I know.
01:07:06I'm afraid in the state of the store just to make him look for it.
01:07:10I know he's going to be driving again.
01:07:10I don't know.
01:07:11I don't know.
01:07:11I'm afraid he'll get him off the street.
01:07:32Look at him out in the middle of the road. He's crazy.
01:07:40We're going to try to pull clear of him.
01:08:08What do we do?
01:08:09What do we do?
01:08:42What do we do?
01:08:49Can't we lose him?
01:08:51We can try.
01:12:22I know who's not.
01:12:22I hope I have that.
01:12:22I hope you did.
01:12:24I've got a noose around my neck but I haven't
01:12:25started to swing.
01:12:27Not yet, anyway.
01:12:28way. Mother, I'm fine. Please don't hurry. All right. Goodbye.
01:12:56Hello, Ben. Hello, Lisa. How do you feel? Oh, I'm fine. How is he? No, not so good. He's out
01:13:04on bail thanks to Henry. What do you think will happen to him? I don't know. He's in
01:13:09real hot water. But it wasn't his fault. Unfortunately, it won't be easy to make
01:13:16a jury believe that. Lisa, did you see your car actually hit the boy? No, I was looking
01:13:24at Jeff. What does he say? He's not sure, but Bronx swears it was your car. Naturally,
01:13:31he would. You heard him threaten Jeff at the strip. He'll do anything to try to get even.
01:13:37Which makes it all the more difficult to prove Jeff's innocence. Can you pick up Jeff
01:13:48and meet me at yo-yo's in an hour? All right. Good. Oh, Ben, I guess you know how much
01:13:57we
01:13:57appreciate what you're doing for us. Forget it. I've got a big stake in this, too. See
01:14:02get yo-yo-yos.
01:14:53Good morning.
01:14:55Hoped I'd find you here, Talbot. How many times do I have to go over my story?
01:15:00The truth bears repeating. Coffee, please. Sure terrible about Jeff. Been through the
01:15:06book at him, I suppose. If they can prove he's guilty. Prove? I saw it happen. Are you sure
01:15:13you're telling us everything you saw? Now I get it. They tied the can to you because of your
01:15:18pigeon. Now you're looking for a patsy. Well, keep looking. I was just checking the scene
01:15:25of the accident. So? The skid marks are very interesting. Jeff's
01:15:31car appears to have skidded off the road fifty feet before the point of impact. On the other
01:15:37hand, your skid trail goes right through the point where the child was hit and a hundred feet
01:15:42beyond. Smart cop, you're not going to pin any manslaughter rap on me. Northrup's guilty.
01:15:47Well, under the circumstances, you won't object to a closer inspection of your car. What for?
01:15:54I noticed you had it washed. Any law against that? No, it doesn't matter. What I wanted was a chemical
01:16:01comparison of your car's finish with the paint flakes found on the dead child's bicycle. I've
01:16:07already got my sample. My car? You had no right to do that. If you're telling the truth,
01:16:14you've got nothing to worry about. You look nervous. Stick around, Talbot. I have a feeling
01:16:31you'll be hearing from me soon. Very soon. Going out. Don't try to stop me. I'm warning you. Don't get
01:16:49in my way.
01:17:01Call the police!
01:17:32Call the police!
01:17:51Thanks, Jeff. Looks like you've settled an old score. What started it? An envelope with
01:18:00paint scrapings from his car. Did he admit to hitting the boy? Well, he might as well
01:18:05have. He's already confessed by his actions. I've got a lump in my head to prove it. You think
01:18:10everything will be all right now? Well, we've still got a fight on our hands. But now the evidence
01:18:15is on our side. I'm afraid I gave you one chance too many, Talbot. Let's go. Do you want us
01:18:21to go with you?
01:18:22No, thanks. That won't be necessary. Right now I'm going to see a man about a badge. We've got to
01:18:29begin our project
01:18:29right from scratch. Are you with me? When do we start?
01:19:00All right!

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