Approved | 1h 19min | Action, Drama, Romance | July 1956 (USA)
After his kid brother is killed in a street race, a champion drag-racer quits racing. However, a new kid comes to town determined to force him back into racing so he can take his title--and he's already taken his girlfriend.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Writer: John McGreevey
Stars: Lori Nelson, Chuck Connors, John Smith
After his kid brother is killed in a street race, a champion drag-racer quits racing. However, a new kid comes to town determined to force him back into racing so he can take his title--and he's already taken his girlfriend.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Writer: John McGreevey
Stars: Lori Nelson, Chuck Connors, John Smith
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00:00:00If you please, observe our safety regulations.
00:00:27If you please, observe our safety regulations.
00:00:57If you please, observe our safety regulations.
00:01:27If you please, observe our safety regulations.
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00:02:13Final eliminators in class C, modified stock cars,
00:02:19Harv Jenkins and Miss Lisa Vernon.
00:02:29Miss Vernon's well-known to local fans, and that T-bird of hers should turn up a good speed.
00:02:39Both cars are running out of steam.
00:03:04They're approaching the tiger track.
00:03:07There it is.
00:03:10Looks like a 39C, Lisa Vernon, going clear.
00:03:17That does it.
00:03:19At the time, I'll demonstrate this moment.
00:03:22The winner in the class C, modified stock car, Miss Lisa Vernon.
00:03:33Miss Vernon turns 98.94.
00:03:40Hey, Lisa really had that heat jumping, huh?
00:03:42Yeah, well, the Northrup brothers aren't the only drivers in the strip, you know.
00:03:45Maybe Lisa's name will be Northrup before too long, huh, Jeff?
00:03:47We're working on it.
00:03:51That finishes another day's racing.
00:03:54Well, that's it for today.
00:03:55Yeah, these meets are always over too quick.
00:03:57Yeah, but with your heavy foot, the guy would think you were trying to race your way to Indianapolis in the 500.
00:04:01We're working on that too.
00:04:02You guys got more plans than an architect.
00:04:04Spectators for their fine cooperation.
00:04:07Take it easy going home, play it safe on the road.
00:04:10Same as we do here on the strip.
00:04:12Hey, here's Lisa.
00:04:24Great going, Lisa.
00:04:25Thanks, Jeff.
00:04:26Yeah, that other guy got nothing but exhaust poison.
00:04:28Pretty fair for a stock job.
00:04:29Now there's the compliment I was waiting for.
00:04:31Don't mind him.
00:04:32He's on cloud nine.
00:04:33And why not?
00:04:34A new track record.
00:04:35And I was just getting started.
00:04:37Now, if I had another mile, you'd really have seen something.
00:04:40A quarter mile drag strip is putting the crimp on our champ's style.
00:04:43Oh, you just get flying and boom, the finish line flips your wings.
00:04:46That's the idea.
00:04:47OK, I know.
00:04:49Slow and easy, easy and slow.
00:04:52Just remember it.
00:04:54Yes, sir.
00:04:56This has really been your day.
00:04:59Two of your cars tops in their class.
00:05:01Oh, not my cars.
00:05:02Who are you kidding?
00:05:03This here rod would never have revved up the way it did if you hadn't doped out a new combination on his four-barrel pop.
00:05:08And what about the porting on my motor?
00:05:10OK, OK, I'm sorry.
00:05:12You two drive him and I'll try to keep him running it.
00:05:14The Northrop monopoly.
00:05:16Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta.
00:05:18Can I come into the winner's circle?
00:05:20Clam up, you squares.
00:05:21It's the law.
00:05:23Good, huh?
00:05:26Hi, Ben.
00:05:27Congratulations.
00:05:28What do you say, Ben?
00:05:29Hi, Ben.
00:05:30Thanks, Gordon.
00:05:31This was the best meet yet.
00:05:32And the biggest.
00:05:33We had a real jam in the inspection line.
00:05:34Yeah, and did you get a load of all those stock car cowboys?
00:05:36Now, be generous, Steve.
00:05:38We can't all own hot rods like yours.
00:05:40I'll try and get some more volunteers for the inspection line.
00:05:43We're growing so fast, I can't keep up.
00:05:45In spite of the city council and the other sawheads who are trying to stop us, huh?
00:05:48Which reminds me.
00:05:50I've got a date with the captain.
00:05:52The boss still writing about us?
00:05:54And the strip?
00:05:55The captain is slow to surrender a dearly held prejudice.
00:05:58I'll see you later.
00:06:00And take it easy going home.
00:06:01Sure.
00:06:02So long, Ben.
00:06:03So long, Ben.
00:06:04You caught up in setting for yo-yos?
00:06:06Okay.
00:06:07How about you, Steve?
00:06:08Gee, I'd like to.
00:06:10But every time I come to the strip, Aunt Sarah puts a stopwatch on me.
00:06:13I can see her now sitting at the window biting her nails.
00:06:16Aw, come on.
00:06:17So it'll be another half hour.
00:06:19Besides, she's got long nails.
00:06:21Will you square it with her?
00:06:23Aunt Sarah stops me, kid.
00:06:25Boy.
00:06:26Well, I'd be glad that I'm old enough to move in with you.
00:06:29She's strictly horse and buggy.
00:06:31She doesn't dig hot rods at all.
00:06:33Give her time, Steve.
00:06:34She's young.
00:06:36See you at yo-yos.
00:06:37So long.
00:06:38Hey, Jeff.
00:06:39How about riding with me?
00:06:40There's a ping I want you to catch.
00:06:42Can you spare him, Elisa?
00:06:45But be careful with him.
00:06:47We guarantee safe delivery.
00:06:53See you at yo-yos.
00:07:06You can talk all day, Ben, but I've seen too much.
00:07:11You know, I've handled this accident investigation in detail a good many years.
00:07:15It's hard for me to believe that we're going to stop teenage violations by encouraging hot rodders.
00:07:20If you'd only come out to the strip with me, Captain, get to know these kids.
00:07:23No, thanks.
00:07:24That's your headache.
00:07:26We're drawing in more kids every weekend.
00:07:28Now, more kids on the drag strip means fewer on the streets.
00:07:31All right.
00:07:32You've got your chance.
00:07:34Personally, I can't buy it, but I'm not going to stand in your way.
00:07:37Yeah, I know.
00:07:39And I appreciate it.
00:07:40You've been under plenty of pressure.
00:07:41Pressure?
00:07:42Some of the calls I get must melt the relays.
00:07:44Close the strips.
00:07:45Confiscate all hot rods.
00:07:47And crack pot Ben Merrill.
00:07:49It's like a broken record.
00:07:51I know.
00:07:52But teaching those solid, loud-mouthed citizens to respect the hot rodders who are law-abiding is rougher than educating kids.
00:08:05I don't hear it.
00:08:07It's nowhere at this speed.
00:08:09If I could open it up.
00:08:10Next time we're at the strip.
00:08:13You know, there's never time enough to do what you really want.
00:08:16You're doing okay.
00:08:18Well, that'll make Aunt Sarah very happy.
00:08:20She gave me a special trophy room.
00:08:23In the ash can.
00:08:25Believe me, Jeff.
00:08:27Living with her is like driving with your brakes on.
00:08:29Just a few more years to wait.
00:08:31Wait?
00:08:32Slow down.
00:08:33Stop.
00:08:34That's the story of my life.
00:08:35Kid, your fuel mixture's too rich.
00:08:37Ease it off, huh?
00:08:43What's that?
00:08:53What's that squirrel?
00:08:55I don't know.
00:09:01What's it trying to prove?
00:09:03Ignore him.
00:09:13That wise guy?
00:09:17Who would ever think he's kidding?
00:09:19I can pass that pile of junk in low gear.
00:09:21Don't fall for it, Steve.
00:09:42He's trying to bait you, Steve.
00:09:43Now play it smart and let him go.
00:10:06Play it smart.
00:10:13I'm going to give that guy some knuckles.
00:10:15He's looking for trouble.
00:10:16Disappoint him.
00:10:26He's not getting away with it.
00:10:30Steve, slow down.
00:10:33Stop it, Steve.
00:10:34Stop it.
00:10:36Stop it.
00:10:38Stop it.
00:10:39Stop it.
00:10:40Stop it.
00:10:42Stop it.
00:10:49Steve, stop it.
00:10:51Law enforcement used to be so simple.
00:10:54In the good old days?
00:10:55Yeah.
00:10:56Now I've got to be a teacher, social worker,
00:10:59public relations counsel,
00:11:01and wet nurse.
00:11:03You're not the type, Captain.
00:11:05But you have to admit,
00:11:06a city-sponsored drag strip has cut the accident rate in other towns.
00:11:09And you know it'll do the same for us if they give us time.
00:11:11Don't keep educating me.
00:11:13I'm riding along with you.
00:11:15Just keep those kids of yours clean.
00:11:17You might even make a hot rod out of me,
00:11:19if I survive.
00:11:21Come on, buy a cup of coffee.
00:11:30Yes?
00:11:32Where?
00:11:35All right.
00:11:36Yes, Merrill's with me.
00:11:37We'll be right there.
00:11:38What is it?
00:11:39Crash, 45th and High.
00:11:41Two hot rodders.
00:11:42Street racing.
00:11:43Any of our kids?
00:11:44The Northrop brothers.
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:10Come on.
00:12:37Ben!
00:12:40Ben!
00:12:47Sorry, Ben.
00:12:49Hey, don't be too tough on the kid.
00:12:51It wasn't his fault.
00:12:52It's the other guy he ranked him into.
00:12:54You know how kids are.
00:12:59Steve's okay, isn't he?
00:13:03Isn't he?
00:13:11Steve.
00:13:15The other car?
00:13:17He didn't even stop.
00:13:19You know who the driver was?
00:13:21He doesn't know either.
00:13:27Miss the other kid in the death car?
00:13:29Yes, sir.
00:13:30What about the hot rod you were racing?
00:13:34No one seems to be able to identify it, Captain.
00:13:37The dead boy your brother?
00:13:40Folks been notified?
00:13:42The parents are dead.
00:13:44The younger boy lived with his aunt.
00:13:46Your brother being a minor, you were responsible for him.
00:13:49Yet you let him speak, throw away his life.
00:13:52But Jeff tried to stop him.
00:13:55There'll be a hearing.
00:13:56Judge Walker.
00:14:00Is it all right if I take Jeff home now?
00:14:04Come on, we can go home.
00:14:09Jeff, please.
00:14:34Jeff.
00:14:41A real death trap.
00:14:43No innocent people were killed.
00:14:45How did that kid love this car?
00:14:47The press will love this.
00:14:49They'll kill us.
00:14:51Teenage boy killed in a street race on his way home from your fancy drag strip.
00:14:56It makes us look like we're helping them kill themselves.
00:15:03It makes us look like we're helping them kill themselves.
00:15:14It's me why Judge Walker gave you the kid love treatment, Northrop.
00:15:18Picking up your license, paroling you to this office.
00:15:21Plenty of people wanted to throw the book at you.
00:15:25Lucky you got a good friend.
00:15:28You're to report weekly to this office and you're not to drive a car under any circumstances.
00:15:32Your compliance with our rules will determine when we restore your right to drive, understood?
00:15:37Yes, sir.
00:15:38If I get any more calls from outraged citizens, you'll know where to find me.
00:15:44Thanks.
00:15:45Thanks for what you did.
00:15:47I did very little.
00:15:48Like the captain said, plenty of people wanted to see me go to jail.
00:15:52An accident like that makes people feel uneasy, guilty.
00:15:55Someone's got to be punished.
00:15:57Soon as the newspapers give them another story, they'll forget.
00:16:01I should have stopped him somehow.
00:16:03You tried.
00:16:04That's not good enough.
00:16:06But I built that car for him, I gave it to him.
00:16:08It was my responsibility.
00:16:10Mine too.
00:16:11Not the same way.
00:16:15I really lost you out too.
00:16:18Don't worry, the captain will cool down.
00:16:20But we've got a fight on our hands.
00:16:22But we've got a fight on our hands.
00:16:24To save the drag strip and the other kids.
00:16:28I'm counting on your help, Jeff.
00:16:31Don't.
00:16:32You can't give up now.
00:16:34If you quit, a lot of the others will too.
00:16:37The strip's not a habit with them yet.
00:16:39They only go because you and Lisa have led them there.
00:16:42I'm not thinking of the others.
00:16:44I'm thinking of Steve.
00:16:45There'll be a lot of other kids end up like Steve if we let them close the strip.
00:16:48It didn't save him.
00:16:50You're not being fair, Jeff.
00:16:54Sorry.
00:16:55That's the way I feel.
00:16:57I've had it.
00:16:59What about Flat Top?
00:17:00Two tanks and the others.
00:17:02They all look up to you.
00:17:06Well, no more.
00:17:08Let somebody else be responsible.
00:17:20I'm sorry.
00:17:50Come on.
00:18:14Henry's Garage.
00:18:15Hello, Mr. Fry.
00:18:17This is Lisa Vernon.
00:18:20Yeah, he's here.
00:18:23Fine. I'll call him.
00:18:25Telephone, Jeff.
00:18:27Know who it is?
00:18:28It's Lisa.
00:18:31Oh, come on, Jeff. Why don't you talk to her?
00:18:42Hello, Lisa.
00:18:44Hi, Jeff.
00:18:46I didn't disturb you, did I?
00:18:48That's okay.
00:18:50There's a meet at the strip tomorrow.
00:18:52How about my picking you up?
00:18:54Thanks, but we're loaded with work.
00:18:56I can't get away.
00:18:57But you've got to relax sometime.
00:18:59You can't go on working around the clock.
00:19:02Besides, the kids were just...
00:19:03I appreciate your calling, but I just can't make it.
00:19:08Sure.
00:19:09Sure, Jeff.
00:19:12I'll see you.
00:19:15Yeah.
00:19:18Bye.
00:19:48Bye.
00:20:07Hey, drive to the curb, Jeff.
00:20:09Easy. Don't scrape the white sidewalls.
00:20:11Fasten your safety belt, Lisa.
00:20:12The kids are dragging the strip.
00:20:18Hey.
00:20:19Hey.
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00:21:07Yeah.
00:21:08Catherine, well done.
00:21:11Wasn't that dreamy?
00:21:13Sure.
00:21:14Oh, sure. Babies, rock and roll, lullabies.
00:21:17Where have you been, Lisa?
00:21:18Out at the strip.
00:21:19With Jeff.
00:21:21I thought you'd all be out there.
00:21:23Eh, who needs it?
00:21:24I heard they were gonna close it down.
00:21:26You know, I never felt relaxed out there.
00:21:29For once, we agree.
00:21:31Rules and regulations, phew.
00:21:33So confining.
00:21:35You know, if they force Ben to close the strip,
00:21:37the next step will be to outlaw hot rods.
00:21:39Ah, so let them. If it'll make the squares happy.
00:21:41They wouldn't dare while my whole wardrobe's designed for hot rodding.
00:21:45Tell that to the city council, L.P.
00:21:47Jeff meeting you here, Lisa?
00:21:50Gee, haven't seen you together in just weeks.
00:21:54L.P., how much does Yo-Yo pay you to haunt this place?
00:21:57Can't a girl take a friendly interest?
00:21:59Friendly? You got more needles than a Christmas tree.
00:22:02I'm afraid since the accident,
00:22:04Jeff's been keeping pretty much to himself.
00:22:06Yeah, he's been doing everything but sleep in that garage.
00:22:10He's got strictly no time for comedy.
00:22:12Poor Jeff.
00:22:14Maybe no one's tried the right approach.
00:22:16Now, I've been told that I have a certain way of drawing people out.
00:22:20You know, people respond to me in a very different way
00:22:23than they do to ordinary girls.
00:22:26I don't exactly know what the secret of my success is, but...
00:22:29Long play. That's enough surface noise.
00:22:32Take it off the turntable, doll.
00:22:35Oh, that was close.
00:22:36I thought she was in the old micro groove again.
00:22:39Maybe if all of us went to get Jeff,
00:22:41you'd be wasting your time.
00:22:44Ah, gourmets, attention.
00:22:46Here's old Yo-Yo with a tray full of tomatoes.
00:22:48Come in. This is all strictly grade A.
00:22:51Sure. For the stomachache deluxe, dine at Yo-Yo's.
00:22:54Personal incense, I'm used to.
00:22:56But if you kids start running down my food...
00:22:59Running it down? Never.
00:23:01I said it before, and I'll say it again.
00:23:03Everything Yo-Yo serves is swell.
00:23:07Pay first.
00:23:08What's the matter? Don't you trust us?
00:23:09You named it.
00:23:10Why don't you check our credit rating before you take our order?
00:23:13If you don't like my way of doing business,
00:23:15why do you come here?
00:23:16You're a father to us.
00:23:18What an awful thought.
00:23:20We come here because it's just like home.
00:23:22Yeah. Our folks don't trust us either.
00:23:27You want anything?
00:23:28No, thanks.
00:23:29With my talent, I could have been a great chef.
00:23:32And so, how do I end up
00:23:34serving my delicacies to hot rotters?
00:23:37Better than caught in caviar to creeps.
00:23:39Hey, this is a Canadian dime.
00:23:41So, take a trip.
00:23:45Hey, how about taking a fast one up to Dry Lake?
00:23:47What for?
00:23:48You can really get a heap rolling up there.
00:23:50Wasn't that where Pee-Wee Stone cracked up?
00:23:53Pee-Wee got careless.
00:23:55Come on, how about a flat top?
00:23:56I don't know.
00:23:57A person could die of boredom around here.
00:24:00Highway patrol.
00:24:01I used to watch that place pretty close.
00:24:03Not anymore. It's wide open.
00:24:06The cops are all out at the drag strip.
00:24:10Hey, you're not cutting out already, are you?
00:24:12I may be back.
00:24:14See you. Bye.
00:24:14So long, Lisa.
00:24:15Later, Lisa.
00:24:16Well, Lisa sure isn't firing in our lake without Jeff.
00:24:19It's awful how dependent us girls become.
00:24:22There are moments when I ask myself,
00:24:24L.P., what would you do without a sensitive,
00:24:29generous, understanding man like two tanks?
00:24:32And what's your answer?
00:24:33I'd starve.
00:24:35Starve?
00:24:36So be sensitive, generous, understanding,
00:24:40and order me another sandwich.
00:24:43How's it look?
00:24:45Rough. Rings won't do. It'll need a rebore.
00:24:48You know, it's funny how little respect
00:24:49drivers have for their cars.
00:24:51But if they all felt like you did,
00:24:52I'd soon be out of business.
00:24:55Why don't you call it a day?
00:24:57Thanks. I'll stick around a while.
00:25:01Working too hard, Jeff.
00:25:03Twelve, fourteen hours a day.
00:25:06You look tired.
00:25:07I like being tired.
00:25:09Yeah, I know.
00:25:26Hello, Mr. Fry.
00:25:29How is he?
00:25:31The same.
00:25:33You got company, Jeff.
00:25:39Hi, Jeff.
00:25:40Hi, Lisa.
00:25:42Having trouble with the bird?
00:25:44No, it's running fine.
00:25:49I'm worried about you, Jeff.
00:25:50I'm all right.
00:25:53Will you stop and listen to me a minute?
00:25:58Don't you think I have any pride?
00:25:59Do you think it's easy for me to come here?
00:26:02I'm sorry, Lisa, but I just...
00:26:03The last thing I want is an apology.
00:26:06But I do have a right to know what's happened between us.
00:26:09You wouldn't understand.
00:26:11I've tried to understand, to be patient.
00:26:13But somehow I just...
00:26:15Lisa!
00:26:16Please, it's got nothing to do with you.
00:26:19It's just you don't know what it's like.
00:26:21Nobody does until it happens to them.
00:26:23What about when my dad was killed?
00:26:25I didn't shut you out.
00:26:27It's not the same thing.
00:26:28You had nothing to do with it.
00:26:29I was responsible for Steve.
00:26:32For his death.
00:26:33Oh, you know that isn't true.
00:26:35Isn't it?
00:26:36Who taught him to drive?
00:26:37Who bought him a car and hopped it up?
00:26:39Who was with him when he...
00:26:44Everything I do, everyone I see, makes me think of him.
00:26:48Just when I think I can forget a little, I look at you or talk to Flattop.
00:26:52Or Ben calls me.
00:26:54I'm right back where I started.
00:26:57I thought if I could work hard enough, not tired enough,
00:27:00I'd stop going over and over it.
00:27:05But every time I lift the hood of a car,
00:27:08look at an engine, I see the one I built for him.
00:27:12But you can't stop living, Jeff.
00:27:14And it isn't fair to cut off the people who need you.
00:27:17Was it fair for a kid like Steve to be killed before it even started to live?
00:27:19No.
00:27:20But shutting yourself away like this and trying to kill yourself with work
00:27:24isn't going to bring Steve back.
00:27:27You're so busy feeling sorry for yourself, you don't even know what's going on.
00:27:33Kids are starting to act up.
00:27:35It could lead to trouble, serious trouble.
00:27:37They're old enough to know what they're doing.
00:27:40But you can stop them, they listen to you.
00:27:42Lisa, I told you before, what they do is none of my business.
00:27:45Then it doesn't matter if next time it's Flattop or two...
00:27:48Lisa, stop it!
00:27:50Will you please leave me alone?
00:27:53All right, Jeff.
00:27:58Lisa.
00:28:02Don't give up. He needs you.
00:28:07Give him time, he'll come around.
00:28:11I will.
00:28:23Hey.
00:28:42Hey, has someone crashed the sound barrier?
00:28:44Who wheeled in the big gun?
00:28:45I didn't recognize the car.
00:28:47Sounds like he's using dynamite.
00:28:53He doesn't have to use it.
00:28:56He is dynamite.
00:29:06Is that for real?
00:29:08Down, girl.
00:29:10What a profile.
00:29:14What a stature.
00:29:16All right.
00:29:17Okay, what do you want?
00:29:18Brawn or brains?
00:29:19I'm not particular.
00:29:20But I'm entitled to one or the other.
00:29:26Ah, a sightseer.
00:29:29And he likes one of the sights he sees.
00:29:31Of course, Lisa, it's none of my business.
00:29:33That's right, Althea, it's none of your business.
00:29:35But if my boyfriend had turned to Hermit...
00:29:37and a good-looking somebody gave me the high-frequency signal...
00:29:39Of course, radish.
00:29:40What shall it be?
00:29:42Your place is crawling with hotrodders.
00:29:44One pest you can't control.
00:29:46Cops give you much trouble?
00:29:48Cops give you much trouble?
00:29:49Not like it used to be...
00:29:51before they got the drag strip.
00:29:54I'm new in this, Bird.
00:29:55You know where I can get some work done on my car?
00:29:57Me?
00:29:58I know nothing about cars.
00:30:00These kids could tell you.
00:30:02If you can understand what they are talking about.
00:30:08The mystery man is coming this way.
00:30:10Maybe he's going to make a pass.
00:30:12Don't worry, I'll protect you.
00:30:14Who asked you?
00:30:15I hear you guys are rod jockeys.
00:30:17Yeah.
00:30:18Want to see our licenses?
00:30:20I'm looking for information, not laughs.
00:30:22Where's the garage?
00:30:23Sounds to me more like you need a piano tuner.
00:30:26Very funny.
00:30:28A big, strong man like you...
00:30:30why don't you fix it yourself?
00:30:31Cutie, I drive.
00:30:33Let the grease monkeys fix it.
00:30:34Try Henry's garage.
00:30:35A block east and two blocks and a half north.
00:30:37Ask for Jeff.
00:30:38Thanks.
00:30:39When I get my coffee pot perking...
00:30:41maybe some of you cats would like a lesson.
00:30:43What's the subject?
00:30:44I don't limit myself.
00:30:46I was here, teacher.
00:30:47You too?
00:30:49I wouldn't count on it.
00:30:51They told me this was a friendly town.
00:30:53I'm the exception.
00:30:54We'll have to work on that.
00:30:58See you around.
00:31:07Well, there's a nervy one.
00:31:09Oh no, that guy's got to be kidding.
00:31:11And that's not all.
00:31:13My woman's intuition tells me...
00:31:15he's going to know you the next time he sees you.
00:31:17I can hardly wait.
00:31:22When I get my coffee pot perking...
00:31:24maybe some of you cats would like a lesson.
00:31:37Hello.
00:31:38What can we do for you?
00:31:39You got a greaseball here by the name of Jeff?
00:31:42We got a mechanic here named Jeff.
00:31:44Well, I want him to do some work on my car.
00:31:48Jeff!
00:31:55Someone asking for you.
00:32:02Yeah?
00:32:03Some of the squirrels up at Yo-Yo's tell me you're the most.
00:32:06What seems to be the trouble?
00:32:08She jumps and misses between 35 and 50.
00:32:13Start your motor.
00:32:25You build this?
00:32:26Me?
00:32:27Nah, I bought it from some character who was short of cash.
00:32:32Well?
00:32:36Points, plugs, carburetor.
00:32:38Everything's gummed up.
00:32:40A motor like this takes real care of it.
00:32:42It's going to give you the performance that's built into it.
00:32:44Better go like this.
00:32:45Hold it, buster.
00:32:46I'm here for service, not a sermon.
00:32:48This is my heap and I'll do with it as I please.
00:32:51Now, are you going to tune it up or not?
00:32:54Bring it in tomorrow. We'll take care of it.
00:32:56And don't try anything fancy just because I'm new around here.
00:32:59I know all the tricks you mechanics use.
00:33:11Thought you were going to hit him, Jeff.
00:33:13I wanted to. I may yet.
00:33:16After he pays his bill.
00:33:41We really don't need an escort officer, although it's terribly nice of you...
00:33:44That'll be enough of that, miss.
00:33:46What did I do, officer?
00:33:47I saw you rev out of that intersection.
00:33:49So I got a hot car. I was only doing 35. It's a 35 mile zone, isn't it?
00:33:53It's not a question of how fast you were driving.
00:33:55You kids have a strip for this kind of joke.
00:33:57I'm not going to let you get away with it.
00:33:59I'm going to get you out of here.
00:34:01I'm going to get you out of here.
00:34:03I'm going to get you out of here.
00:34:05I'm going to get you out of here.
00:34:07I saw how fast you were driving.
00:34:09You kids have a strip for this kind of jockeying.
00:34:11We've got it right on the streets.
00:34:13Keep on driving this way and you won't have.
00:34:15Yes, sir.
00:34:16I could give you a ticket, but I'm not going to.
00:34:18Now watch your step. This is your last warning.
00:34:20Thank you, sir.
00:34:22Don't thank me. Thank Ben Merrill.
00:34:24I think you know what I mean.
00:34:25I'm confused.
00:34:27Explain it to her.
00:34:30You're asking a lot, officer.
00:34:37You're asking a lot, officer.
00:34:46I hoped I'd find you here, Ben.
00:34:47Anything wrong?
00:34:48Look, you know we were trying to play ball with you,
00:34:50and for a while it seemed to be working,
00:34:52but lately the kids are getting wilder than ever.
00:34:54A lot of violations?
00:34:55Yeah, missus, you know, jumping the light,
00:34:57cutting in and out of traffic.
00:34:59But if it keeps up, we'll get orders to nail them
00:35:01for walking across the street.
00:35:02Have you made many arrests?
00:35:03They were warning them.
00:35:05We're going to bust wide open.
00:35:07If the chief knew about it, he'd have our heads for it.
00:35:10Thanks, Pat. I'll see what I can do.
00:35:16Here's a list of entries, Ben.
00:35:18Did you hear, Pat?
00:35:20Pretty soon it will be as bad as it was when we started here.
00:35:23We could sure use Jeff.
00:35:27I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't listen.
00:35:30Would you try once more?
00:35:32I wouldn't ask you, Lisa.
00:35:33I didn't think it was important for the kids and Jeff.
00:35:36Thanks, Jo-Jo.
00:36:02You're welcome.
00:36:07He says to me, you can thank Ben Merrill.
00:36:09She says I'm confused.
00:36:12Explain it to her.
00:36:13That's asking an awful lot of her.
00:36:17Expecting someone?
00:36:19Jeff was supposed to meet me here at 2.
00:36:22You keep staring at the clock, and handsome Harry
00:36:24keeps staring at you.
00:36:31You could do worse.
00:36:32Look at me.
00:36:34You always save your insults till after you eat.
00:36:36Food sharpens my wit.
00:36:38It opens my eyes.
00:36:40Lisa, haven't you noticed the torch you're carrying
00:36:43is all smoke and no fire?
00:36:45Lay off.
00:36:46Look, L.P., what we're trying to tell you
00:36:48is what Lisa does is her own business.
00:36:50It's all right, Judy.
00:36:51Don't play it so high and mighty.
00:36:53All of you think the same as I do.
00:36:54You just don't say it.
00:36:56We think and don't say it, L.P.
00:36:58You say it and don't think.
00:37:00It's just sinful, that's all.
00:37:02I see a pretty girl like Lisa sitting around,
00:37:04watching clocks, waiting for the phone to ring.
00:37:07All because of someone who's forgotten
00:37:09any of us are around.
00:37:10L.P., flip the record.
00:37:12Listen, I was as sorry for Jeff as any of you.
00:37:15But to go on like this week after week,
00:37:17when you've got a girl like Lisa waiting
00:37:19and all she asks is...
00:37:20Aw, two things.
00:37:21Can't you feed or dance with a gaggler?
00:37:24You heard the man.
00:37:25Let's struggle.
00:37:27That's right.
00:37:28Rush me away.
00:37:29Just when I'm trying to be helpful.
00:37:31You're not being helpful.
00:37:33Okay.
00:37:35So I made a mistake.
00:37:36Your parents made a mistake.
00:37:49Supposing I give them a call?
00:37:51Thanks, but forget it.
00:37:55Minuet?
00:38:01Hi.
00:38:11Hi.
00:38:14Still feeling unfriendly?
00:38:16I'm afraid so.
00:38:18Now you got me puzzled.
00:38:19How come a sharp chick like you always plays it solo?
00:38:21Please, if you don't mind.
00:38:23Look, you're alone, I'm alone.
00:38:26Can I give you any ideas?
00:38:28I'm not alone.
00:38:29I'm with friends.
00:38:30You're kidding me.
00:38:31I've watched you ever since I hit this town and...
00:38:36Don't go away.
00:38:44Hey, what's the pitch, screwball?
00:38:46Go inside, little man, or I'll step on you.
00:38:48Hey, I had two bits invested in that machine.
00:38:50Here's a refund.
00:38:51Get lost.
00:38:52What's the matter?
00:38:53You anti-social?
00:38:54We want to dance.
00:38:55Put the plug in, flat-top.
00:38:57Sure.
00:39:00Why me?
00:39:01It was your quarter.
00:39:02Well, somebody do something.
00:39:04What's the panic?
00:39:05King Kong yanked the cord.
00:39:07Oh, he did, did he?
00:39:09Look here, mister.
00:39:10You can't just come to this establishment and...
00:39:14I mean, is that nice?
00:39:17I'm buying two bits worth of quiet, okay?
00:39:19We came here to dance.
00:39:20You don't like music?
00:39:21Find yourself a case.
00:39:22Please, please.
00:39:24Let's settle this piece.
00:39:26I got some important things to say.
00:39:30You're going to let him get away with this?
00:39:31What's the matter with you heroes?
00:39:33Flat-top, stop the music.
00:39:39You were saying?
00:39:41Well?
00:39:42What am I running?
00:39:43Madison Square Garden?
00:39:45The management don't allow no brawls in this establishment.
00:39:48Please.
00:39:49I don't want trouble, Yo-Yo.
00:39:50Just music.
00:39:51I'll call the law, so help me.
00:39:53If you so much as make a fist.
00:39:55Tuck in the jukebox, flat-top.
00:39:56Dig, sir.
00:39:57Monkey wrench.
00:39:58He's real nervy when he knows there can't be a fight.
00:40:00There's a big parking lot outside.
00:40:02Sure.
00:40:03Out there.
00:40:04Be my guest.
00:40:05Now look who's yelling.
00:40:07I think you ought to drive a sharp car.
00:40:09You coming outside?
00:40:10You work for mine, you know what I can do.
00:40:11Listen to him.
00:40:12He's talking cars that come up being chicken.
00:40:14Get in the ride and I'll show you who's chicken.
00:40:21I don't have a car.
00:40:22You can use mine, Jeff.
00:40:25I'll drive.
00:40:26And even if I could, I wouldn't use a car to settle an argument.
00:40:29Okay.
00:40:30Then we won't have music.
00:40:34Uh, not so fast, alligator.
00:40:36Look, pocket pest.
00:40:37Didn't I make it clear?
00:40:38I'm giving the orders.
00:40:39I don't take orders from a chicken.
00:40:40Big talk.
00:40:41I got a car to back it up.
00:40:43There's more man on the junior side.
00:40:45Let's roll, buddy boy.
00:40:52Don't be a dope, flat-top.
00:40:54You wash things.
00:40:59Sorry I was late, Lisa.
00:41:00I got tied up at the garage.
00:41:02Lisa, will you come with me?
00:41:05Please.
00:41:06I'm scared for flat-top.
00:41:08Will you come?
00:41:10No.
00:41:11Please, Lisa, you've got to come with me.
00:41:24Crazy.
00:41:25All of them.
00:41:28Why do I have to run a hangout for lunatics?
00:41:31I'll have a cup of coffee, Yo-Yo.
00:41:33What do I get out of it?
00:41:35Insults.
00:41:37Headaches.
00:41:39Jerks.
00:41:40Or to all be locked up.
00:41:43I'm not a lunatic, Yo-Yo.
00:41:45I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:46I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:47I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:48I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:49I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:50I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:51I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:52I'm not a lunatic.
00:41:53Or to all be locked up.
00:41:55Well, they can't hurt nobody.
00:42:00Now, you.
00:42:02You got some sense.
00:42:03You played it smart.
00:42:06You did just right, Jeff.
00:42:08What's that?
00:42:09Flat-top.
00:42:11Well, if he wants to go get himself killed,
00:42:14it's his business.
00:42:16Right?
00:42:17Yo-Yo, do me a favor.
00:42:18Please, shut up.
00:42:53You take that end and I'll take the other, okay?
00:43:06Okay.
00:43:07I'll give you three quick blasts on my horn when I'm set.
00:43:09You answer me with three.
00:43:11Then we both count one, two, three, and take off.
00:43:17Now we straddle the white line right down the middle.
00:43:20Look towards each other and, uh...
00:43:25You want to crawl out?
00:43:26That's the spirit.
00:43:27We've all got to go sometime.
00:43:31I'm set.
00:43:33Let's get together.
00:43:34Real soon.
00:43:35What happened to him?
00:43:36He's trying to prove something, but what, I don't know.
00:43:37Well, crazy.
00:43:38That's what it is.
00:43:39What is it?
00:43:40I don't know.
00:43:41I don't know.
00:43:42I don't know.
00:43:43I don't know.
00:43:44I don't know.
00:43:45I don't know.
00:43:46I don't know.
00:43:47I don't know.
00:43:48I don't know.
00:43:49He's completely crazy.
00:43:58Now what?
00:44:00It's up to them.
00:44:02They're going in different directions.
00:44:04They'll turn around.
00:44:07And come back toward each other?
00:44:19I've never seen anyone play chicken like this before.
00:44:35Have you?
00:44:36No.
00:44:37But I heard about it.
00:44:38It takes real nerve.
00:44:49Suppose, suppose neither one of them gives.
00:44:54Yeah.
00:45:03Why am I letting him do it?
00:45:06I don't think you can stop him.
00:45:08You should try.
00:45:19I've got to stop him.
00:45:42Judy, stay here.
00:45:43I just can't sit here and wait.
00:45:45But it's too late.
00:46:19♪
00:46:46Judy, I'm going to the washroom!
00:46:48♪
00:46:56Oh, that's up.
00:46:58♪
00:47:04Anybody else feeling lucky?
00:47:06♪
00:47:09He's crazy! Completely crazy!
00:47:12Okay chickens, head for your roost.
00:47:15♪
00:47:30Never again!
00:47:32Promise me, Pop, never again!
00:47:34Baby, it's a deal.
00:47:36I was nuts. Squirrely.
00:47:39Chicken with a king-size mania.
00:47:42♪
00:47:46From now on, yours truly is going to be one big fat coward.
00:47:50That's my boy.
00:47:52♪
00:48:19What, no congratulations?
00:48:21I'm warning you, kitten. I don't give up easy.
00:48:24♪
00:48:37Where's Flattop?
00:48:38What's it to you?
00:48:39Is he okay, Lisa?
00:48:41At least the guy tried before he chickened out.
00:48:43You should have come along, Jeff. You really missed something.
00:48:46It's exciting. Too exciting for me.
00:48:49Imagine, too exciting for me.
00:48:51I ought to close my eyes just to see...
00:48:53He's okay, Jeff. He'll be along any minute.
00:48:56Everyone having a good time?
00:49:01Why, Officer Merrill, what a pleasant surprise.
00:49:04Seems I'm a little late for the main event.
00:49:07Any casualties?
00:49:08On the dance floor?
00:49:09In your chicken race.
00:49:11What are you giving us?
00:49:13I had a report this gang was street racing.
00:49:15You got a bum squeal, mister.
00:49:17Some wise guy wanted to stir up a storm.
00:49:20It's been real quiet here.
00:49:22Oh, my source was reliable.
00:49:24How about it? Anyone know anything about a street race?
00:49:31You taking orders from this guy now?
00:49:33Who's giving orders?
00:49:35What's your name?
00:49:36Talbot. Ron Talbot.
00:49:38New in town?
00:49:41What do you do?
00:49:42I'm retired.
00:49:45You're a little old for this crowd, aren't you?
00:49:47I'm young at heart.
00:49:52How long you been here, Jeff?
00:49:54Not long.
00:49:56Did you come before or after they left for the street race?
00:50:02I asked a question, Jeff.
00:50:03I don't know anything, Ben.
00:50:06Now, look, you've got a responsibility to these people.
00:50:09I've got no responsibility to anyone.
00:50:11That's the way it is.
00:50:15Jeff.
00:50:17Jeff. I'd hoped I'd see him.
00:50:19I don't know what got into me, but I just...
00:50:23What's eaten him?
00:50:25I just wanted to tell him I was sorry, that he was right.
00:50:27Right about what, flat top?
00:50:37You want a ride home?
00:50:39Ben sent you after me?
00:50:41It was my own idea.
00:50:43I guess not a very good one.
00:50:46Lisa.
00:50:49Lisa, I've got no right to hurt you.
00:50:52If the offer still stands, I'd appreciate a ride.
00:51:09Flat top.
00:51:10I'm giving you one last chance to tell me a straight story.
00:51:17Okay.
00:51:18You won't level with me.
00:51:21Well, maybe somebody around here will tell me what's happening to you kids.
00:51:25I've gone to bat for you.
00:51:27Defended you.
00:51:29Fought to get you the drag strip.
00:51:32Stood between you and people who wanted to crack down on you.
00:51:34Now, isn't that true?
00:51:36So what happens?
00:51:38Your boy caught the strip.
00:51:39You pick up more citations every day, and a few minutes ago you broke every rule in the book.
00:51:45I've tried.
00:51:47But obviously you don't want to play it my way.
00:51:49That's too sane, too sensible.
00:51:51All right.
00:51:52But take a word of warning.
00:51:54One more hot rod accident in this town and you'll all lose your licenses.
00:51:57Now, if you want to boot everything we've tried to accomplish for our few cheap thrills,
00:52:02I can't stop you.
00:52:04But at least you know where I stand.
00:52:06What's on the other side of that record? Hearts and flowers?
00:52:14Watch your step, Talbot.
00:52:15I know you ranked one of these kids into playing chicken.
00:52:18Luckily, no one was hurt.
00:52:21Now, don't push your luck or my patience or you'll find yourself...
00:52:30I've always wondered what kind of a place you lived in.
00:52:32Nothing special.
00:52:33Cheap, handy.
00:52:37I won't stay long.
00:52:47Nice.
00:52:48It's not much like your place.
00:52:53You don't have to do that.
00:52:56I like to.
00:52:58I usually do better than this, but...
00:52:59I know.
00:53:01Oh, a kitchen, too.
00:53:03A converted fire...
00:53:07Let me fix you something to eat.
00:53:09Thanks, but I'm not very hungry.
00:53:10Coffee?
00:53:12I'd like a cup.
00:53:14Okay.
00:53:18Hope I can make a drinkable cup of coffee.
00:53:20Haven't had much practice.
00:53:23Lisa?
00:53:24Mm-hmm?
00:53:26I'm sorry.
00:53:27For the way I've acted.
00:53:28Things I've said.
00:53:31It's like I couldn't help it.
00:53:33I'd think about you, even start to call you.
00:53:36And I'd think about Steve.
00:53:39And that horrible, guilty feeling would come back.
00:53:43And I couldn't call you.
00:53:45Couldn't face you or anyone.
00:53:57Shutting yourself away from everything only prolongs the hurt.
00:54:00I realize that now.
00:54:02Besides, Steve wouldn't have wanted it that way.
00:54:05You know how he felt about us.
00:54:07Yeah.
00:54:11I always took us for granted till this happened.
00:54:14You and me being together.
00:54:18It just had to be.
00:54:25Lisa.
00:54:27I love you.
00:54:33I love you, Jeff.
00:54:35Don't ever shut me out again.
00:54:46You know, you have such a nice face.
00:54:49It's a workable face.
00:54:52It's nice to see the crinkles again.
00:54:58You know, I think you'd better go.
00:55:06Can't I wait for my coffee?
00:55:08I'll buy you a cup.
00:55:10Tomorrow.
00:55:11All right.
00:55:12I'll walk you down to the car.
00:55:13Don't bother.
00:55:16Tomorrow's Sunday.
00:55:17Big day at the strip.
00:55:19How about it?
00:55:22Okay.
00:55:27All right.
00:55:58Look at him.
00:55:59Just look at him.
00:56:01Was there a street race or wasn't there?
00:56:04There was, Captain, but...
00:56:05Who did you arrest?
00:56:06No one.
00:56:07I didn't have any evidence.
00:56:08There's your evidence.
00:56:09A dozen complaints.
00:56:10What kind of an answer am I going to give these people?
00:56:12I know who set up that chicken race yesterday.
00:56:14Why didn't you pull him in?
00:56:15No proof.
00:56:16He's new in town.
00:56:17I checked on him this morning.
00:56:18He's got quite a record of traffic violations in the state.
00:56:21Well, let's tie a can to him.
00:56:23We've got plenty of homework to do.
00:56:24I've got an idea that might work.
00:56:27I'd like to handle this boy my way.
00:56:33All right.
00:56:34Here we go again.
00:56:36But remember, there's no margin for error.
00:56:38One more slip and we're both...
00:56:39There won't be any.
00:56:40Now, keep me posted.
00:56:42Morning.
00:56:43Good morning, Ben.
00:56:44Awfully quiet.
00:56:45Great, ain't it?
00:56:46No yammering kids, no exploding hot rods.
00:56:50I've been reading The Horsebreeder's Quarterly.
00:56:52I never heard of it.
00:56:54I think it's a terrible story.
00:56:56You think it's a terrible story?
00:56:58No.
00:56:59The thing is, Ben, I've nothing to do with it.
00:57:01It's not a story, it's a matter of fact.
00:57:03I agree.
00:57:04You've got a problem with the story?
00:57:06No.
00:57:07It's the story in itself.
00:57:09I've been reading The Horse Breeders Quarterly.
00:57:12Thinking of raising horses?
00:57:13Not me, personally.
00:57:15But I've been wondering if maybe I could have a place that catered to the horsey set.
00:57:19Folks who ride horses is genteel, don't you think?
00:57:23Well, I haven't any connections in the horsey set.
00:57:26Where are your customers and my problem?
00:57:29Took off for the drag strip, maybe 15 minutes ago.
00:57:32Well, that's encouraging.
00:57:34Jeff Nothrop herded them out.
00:57:36Good. What about Lisa?
00:57:38She went with them.
00:57:39Just a second, Talbot.
00:57:41Write me a letter.
00:57:46He's been asking me about Lisa before you came in.
00:57:49I played it dumb.
00:57:51Thanks, Yo-Yo.
00:58:08At a hurry?
00:58:37Tell me from Yo-Yo's.
00:58:38You're quite a cowboy.
00:58:40I don't know what the traffic laws are where you come from, Talbot.
00:58:43But we don't want our city streets used as a three ring circus.
00:58:46Skip the lectures.
00:58:47If you're going to give me a ticket, do it.
00:58:49It's not quite that simple.
00:58:50You've got quite a record in this state.
00:58:52I checked into it.
00:58:53Now, if I haul you in, my boss is going to tear up your license.
00:58:56He wouldn't get away with it.
00:58:57I think he would.
00:58:59He knows about your record and he's down on hot rodders.
00:59:01You cops.
00:59:02Just because...
00:59:03Now, look.
00:59:04I could haul you in, but I'd rather not.
00:59:07I'm going to give you a choice.
00:59:09Follow me out to the drag strip and see how some real hot rodders handle their cars,
00:59:12or I'll take you in and book you for reckless driving.
00:59:14That's a choice?
00:59:16It's a blackmail.
00:59:17It's a better break than you deserve.
00:59:18Now, which is it going to be?
00:59:20You're wearing the badge.
00:59:21I'll go to the strip.
00:59:22I was going there anyway.
00:59:24When we get there, we'll see how good this car of yours really is.
00:59:48Another great day for a race.
00:59:51The best turnout of top qualifiers in weeks.
01:00:12Please be patient.
01:00:14We will run off the qualifiers as rapidly as they can be cleared through inspection and classification.
01:00:19Good luck.
01:00:21Last call for Class B.
01:00:24Well, you're okay.
01:00:32Man, it's sure a different place when you go on the place again, Jeff.
01:00:35Thanks, Blacktop.
01:00:37Hey, Jeff, I tried to tell you yesterday, but you didn't give me the chance.
01:00:40But you were right all the way.
01:00:42I was a dope to fall for that chicken race.
01:00:44Forget it.
01:00:46Hey, everything okay with you and Lisa?
01:00:50Yeah.
01:00:51What does the best man wear?
01:00:52Striped Levi's?
01:01:07Hey, I must be seeing things.
01:01:10Is that for real, Jeff?
01:01:16Ben's got a new playmate.
01:01:20Hello, Jeff.
01:01:22Hi, Ben.
01:01:23Good to see you back.
01:01:24Makes the place look like home.
01:01:25It's nice to be back.
01:01:26Hey, you know Brunk Talbot.
01:01:28He's developed a sudden interest in the drag strip.
01:01:31After he's looked it over, he might even be persuaded to race.
01:01:34Well, aren't we lucky.
01:01:37Yeah, you and the rest of the squares might just as well go home.
01:01:40Oh, why don't you let the others have their fun?
01:01:42They don't realize the mostus has arrived.
01:01:45They will.
01:01:46Just like you did.
01:01:48After inspection, your car will be classified over there.
01:01:51Let's go.
01:01:59Hello, Lisa.
01:02:00Hi, Ben.
01:02:01Think I'd forgotten about you, kitten?
01:02:03Put your pants away and come with me.
01:02:05Sorry, I'm busy.
01:02:07I thought I'd drop out and teach those snails the lesson.
01:02:09Better keep an eye on me and I'll show you how it's done.
01:02:12I wouldn't miss it.
01:02:14We'll be back.
01:02:15After inspection, you can classify, Mr. Talbot.
01:02:23I've got him classified.
01:02:36This is the place to test your car, see what it'll really do.
01:02:40You can let off steam without risking any...
01:02:42Maybe I should have let you run me in.
01:02:44I get to drive it, don't I?
01:02:46I thought you'd be interested in it.
01:02:47The only thing that interests me is teaching those prize pupils how to handle a car.
01:02:52All right.
01:02:53Let's start you through the inspection.
01:03:02Slapping okay on this evening, let me roll.
01:03:05Take off your hubcaps.
01:03:06Do it yourself.
01:03:08If you want an inspection okay, Mr. Talbot, take off your hubcaps.
01:03:11All right, big man.
01:03:12I'll play it your way, for now.
01:03:43How are we doing?
01:03:47I can't pass the car, Ben.
01:03:49What are you handing me?
01:03:52Front motor mount's not bolted down.
01:03:53No safety cover on the flywheel.
01:03:55No cotter pin in the front wheel.
01:03:56Boy, am I getting some runaround.
01:03:58Your car's a hazard, Bronk.
01:03:59Needs a lot of work.
01:04:00But he just worked it over a few days ago.
01:04:02I did the work you ordered.
01:04:03I also told you that...
01:04:04There's nothing wrong with it.
01:04:05I told you that.
01:04:06I told you that.
01:04:07I told you that.
01:04:08I told you that.
01:04:09I told you that.
01:04:10I told you that.
01:04:11There's nothing wrong with it.
01:04:13This was a prank.
01:04:14You dragged me out here so this chicken could make me look like a jerk.
01:04:17Why, you...
01:04:18All right, Bronk.
01:04:19Clear out.
01:04:22Afraid to let a real driver on this kiddie strip.
01:04:25Get your car in shape and you can come back.
01:04:27Fat chance.
01:04:29And I'll get you yet.
01:04:42I guess I made a mistake.
01:04:44Thanks, Jeff, for keeping your head.
01:04:46What are you going to do about him?
01:04:48I don't know.
01:04:49I should have hauled him down to headquarters.
01:04:51I wanted to give him a break to try to help him.
01:04:53He doesn't want help.
01:04:54Just trouble.
01:04:55If he comes looking for it, Jeff, disappoint him.
01:04:57I'll try.
01:04:59Come on, I'll buy you a soda.
01:05:02Oh, incidentally, as far as I'm concerned, your probation is over.
01:05:05Oh, you mean I can drive?
01:05:07Just take it easy.
01:05:08You can count on that.
01:05:09Thanks, Ben.
01:05:11Hear that, honey?
01:05:12I'm a free man.
01:05:14Well, not entirely.
01:05:38I'm a free man.
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01:06:05I guess Brock actually thought I kept him off the ship just to make him look foolish.
01:06:15I'm afraid Ben's wasting his time with him.
01:06:18I'm afraid so.
01:06:19Well, it feels good to be driving again.
01:06:20Well, it feels good to be driving again.
01:06:50Look at him out in the middle of the road.
01:07:08He's crazy.
01:07:09I'm going to try to pull clear of him.
01:07:37What do we do?
01:08:07He's crazy.
01:08:25Can't we lose him?
01:08:26We can try.
01:08:27We can try.
01:08:56Lisa!
01:08:57Lisa!
01:08:58Lisa!
01:08:59Lisa's all right.
01:09:00Her mother's with her.
01:09:01Good.
01:09:02The boy?
01:09:03He's dead.
01:09:04Can I go now?
01:09:05I told you all I know.
01:09:06I'll be back.
01:09:07I'll be back.
01:09:08I'll be back.
01:09:09I'll be back.
01:09:10I'll be back.
01:09:11I'll be back.
01:09:12I'll be back.
01:09:13I'll be back.
01:09:14I'll be back.
01:09:15I'll be back.
01:09:16Her mother's with her.
01:09:17Good.
01:09:19The boy?
01:09:21He's dead.
01:09:24Can I go now?
01:09:25I told you all I know.
01:09:28Don't decide to leave town suddenly.
01:09:30Why should I?
01:09:31I didn't kill the kid.
01:09:36Did you hit the boy, Jeff?
01:09:38I don't know, Ben.
01:09:39It happened so fast.
01:09:40I was on the wrong side of the street
01:09:41when I went around that curve.
01:09:42Of course Bronk was chasing him.
01:09:43I'm trying to force him off the road, and Jeff...
01:09:47I saw the boy.
01:09:48I tried to cut away.
01:09:49He fell.
01:09:51I guess I hit him, Ben.
01:09:51I don't know.
01:09:53Well, I'll speak to Lisa tomorrow.
01:09:55She may remember.
01:09:56Can I take him home now?
01:09:58I'm sorry.
01:09:59Jeff will have to come with me.
01:10:01You're arresting him?
01:10:04I haven't any choice.
01:10:17A kid.
01:10:18An innocent little kid on a bike.
01:10:21On his own side of the road.
01:10:23And who hit him?
01:10:25Your fair-haired boy on the day you left his probation.
01:10:28Return his license to kill.
01:10:30I told you, Captain.
01:10:32Jeff was forced into this.
01:10:34Even if it was his car that hit the child,
01:10:35the circumstances...
01:10:36Oh, stop it, Ben.
01:10:37Nobody's interested in circumstances.
01:10:40Northrop was paroled in my department
01:10:41after his brother's death.
01:10:43We lift the parole.
01:10:44Bang, he's involved in another fatal accident.
01:10:47Bronk Talbot was the instigator.
01:10:49The child's death is his moral responsibility.
01:10:52Look, I played it your way, Ben.
01:10:54But this is the end.
01:10:58I've got the department to think of.
01:11:00My own job.
01:11:00I'm too old to start over.
01:11:03The mayor, the council, the whole town is screaming that.
01:11:07They want the old I for an I.
01:11:10So, what do you want me to do?
01:11:12It's not what I want.
01:11:16They've asked me to close the drag strip,
01:11:18slap a ban on all hot rods,
01:11:21ask for your resignation.
01:11:26What about Jeff?
01:11:28His boss posted bail.
01:11:30He's facing a manslaughter charge,
01:11:32and we expect the boy's parents will hit him with a civil suit.
01:11:35He's in serious trouble.
01:11:38Am I relieved of duty?
01:11:49Ben, I'm sorry.
01:11:53Don't be.
01:11:54I never thought you'd give me as much rope as you did.
01:11:57I've got a noose around my neck,
01:11:58but I haven't started a swing.
01:12:01Not yet, anyway.
01:12:10Mother, I'm fine.
01:12:11Please don't hurry.
01:12:14All right.
01:12:15Goodbye.
01:12:29Hello, Ben.
01:12:30Lisa, how do you feel?
01:12:32Oh, I'm fine.
01:12:34How is he?
01:12:35No, not so good.
01:12:37He's out on bail thanks to Henry.
01:12:39What do you think will happen to him?
01:12:41I don't know.
01:12:42He's in real hot water.
01:12:45But it wasn't his fault.
01:12:47Unfortunately, it won't be easy to make a jury believe that.
01:12:51Lisa, did you see your car actually hit the boy?
01:12:55No, I was looking at Jeff.
01:12:57What does he say?
01:12:59He's not sure, but Bronx swears it was your car.
01:13:02Naturally, he would.
01:13:04You heard him threaten Jeff at the strip.
01:13:06He'll do anything to try to get even.
01:13:09Which makes it all the more difficult to prove Jeff's innocence.
01:13:19Can you pick up Jeff and meet me at Yo-Yo's in an hour?
01:13:22All right.
01:13:23Good.
01:13:25Ben, I guess you know how much we appreciate what you're doing for us.
01:13:31Forget it.
01:13:32I've got a big stake in this, too.
01:13:34See you at Yo-Yo's.
01:13:55I'll see you at Yo-Yo's.
01:14:24Morning.
01:14:26Hoped I'd find you here, Talbot.
01:14:28How many times do I have to go over my story?
01:14:31The truth bears repeating.
01:14:33Coffee, please.
01:14:34You're terrible about Jeff.
01:14:36They threw the booger at him, I suppose.
01:14:39If they can prove he's guilty.
01:14:41Prove it?
01:14:42I saw it happen.
01:14:43Are you sure you're telling us everything you saw?
01:14:46Now I get it.
01:14:47They tied the can to you because of your pigeon.
01:14:50Now you're looking for a patsy.
01:14:52I'll keep looking.
01:14:55I was just checking the scene of the accident.
01:14:57So?
01:14:59The skid marks are very interesting.
01:15:01Jeff's car appears to have skidded off the road 50 feet before the point of impact.
01:15:07On the other hand, your skid trail goes right through the point where the child was hit and 100 feet beyond.
01:15:14You smart cop, you're not going to pin any manslaughter rap on me.
01:15:17Northrup's guilty.
01:15:18Northrup's guilty.
01:15:19Well, under the circumstances, you won't object to a closer inspection of your car.
01:15:24What for?
01:15:26I noticed you had it washed.
01:15:28Any law against that?
01:15:30It doesn't matter.
01:15:31What I wanted was a chemical comparison of your car's finish with the paint flakes found on the dead child's bicycle.
01:15:38I've already got my sample.
01:15:41My car?
01:15:43You had no right to do that.
01:15:45If you're telling the truth, you've got nothing to worry about.
01:15:57You look nervous.
01:16:00Stick around, Talbot.
01:16:02I have a feeling you'll be hearing from me soon.
01:16:04Very soon.
01:16:15I'm going out. Don't try to stop me.
01:16:18I'm warning you.
01:16:20Don't get in my way.
01:16:33Call the police.
01:16:45Come on.
01:17:15Thanks, Jeff.
01:17:18Looks like you've settled an old score.
01:17:21What started it?
01:17:23An envelope with paint scrapings from his car.
01:17:26Did he admit to hitting the boy?
01:17:28Well, he might as well have.
01:17:30He's already confessed by his actions.
01:17:32I've got a lump on my head to prove it.
01:17:34You think everything will be all right now?
01:17:36Well, we've still got a fight on our hands.
01:17:38I'm afraid so.
01:17:40I'm afraid I gave you one chance too many, Talbot.
01:17:42Let's go.
01:17:44Do you want us to go with you?
01:17:46No, thanks. That won't be necessary.
01:17:48Right now, I'm going to see a man about a badge.
01:17:50We've got to begin our project from scratch.
01:17:52Are you with me?
01:17:56When do we start?
01:17:59We've got to begin our project from scratch.
01:18:01Are you with me?
01:18:05When do we start?
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