A strange, red circle appears on the neck of a man saved from the guillotine. What is its mysterious meaning? Tragically, it turns out to be something of a family curse, as each generation thereafter bears the same sign, which in turn leads to blackmail and murder. —Anonymous
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00:00:00You
00:00:19For he's a jolly good fellow for he's a jolly good fellow
00:00:23For he's a jolly good fellow
00:00:28Which nobody can deny
00:00:35My dear friends I
00:00:37Thank you. It was so touching of you to remember my birthday and I thank you
00:00:53Oh nail hammer
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00:01:27The name of the French Republic
00:01:29I call Henry Charles Lightman that said Henry Charles Lightman has been condemned to death for murder
00:01:36And is to be guillotined this day of March 24
00:01:39Although the law permits appeal the prisoner has not requested clemency in his place. You wouldn't have either
00:01:47Are you drunk sir?
00:01:54You're with I pronounce that justice shall be done
00:02:09And now mr. Executioner will you do your duty
00:02:14Please take this man to his cell at once. I have something to say to you
00:02:27Eight years later this nail was to cost the lives of 25 persons
00:02:44You
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00:05:30Don't turn around
00:05:32Straight ahead keep driving and don't take your eyes off the road lady darling. Keep driving. I told you
00:05:40Who are you and what do you want from me?
00:05:41I want to tell you a little story once upon a time there was a rich man a lord
00:05:46Unfortunately, a very old man 68 years old to be precise. This man married a young woman 28 years old to be precise
00:05:53I know the story
00:05:56All right here
00:05:58What do you want me to do with it?
00:06:00Help yourself
00:06:02But I'm not looking for small change lady darling. What are you after? You're a little confused. I'm not your lover
00:06:08Darling I can't be bought with money. What then a little souvenir the Doringham necklace
00:06:16the necklace
00:06:17You can't be serious. My husband will never miss it. Oh
00:06:27It wasn't easy but the imitation is good, don't you think so?
00:06:32Hmm
00:06:34Even in my profession we are prepared to make investments. What should I do make the exchange?
00:06:40That's all you'll give me the original I shall tell you where and when in good time
00:06:45All right
00:06:46Stop the car here and this conversation remains between us understand it will go easier with you
00:06:51If you go to the police about it, you are dead
00:07:02The
00:07:04Red circle
00:07:08The red circle if I haven't seen the police I can assure you it's not that these threats alarm me
00:07:14I can't be frightened by such silly nonsense. I advise you not to take this too lightly. Mr. Bidmore
00:07:20We mustn't go. I'm not forgetting. He's murdered 18 men and women
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00:07:26Mr. Bidmore, that's precisely why I summoned you and
00:07:30Will employ you
00:07:32I've been following your progress nearly a month in the daily newscast. Naturally a good work my boy
00:07:38I don't believe much in private detectives generally, but you're exceptional the way you solve the Sussex Bank affair was positively brilliant. I
00:07:47Guess I'm lucky that's all why that's absurd
00:07:50lucky
00:07:51You're fast alert
00:07:54intelligent
00:07:55Qualities, which in our police are rarely encountered
00:07:59And that's why I'm not anxious to have them handle this matter. Haven't you told him anything? I
00:08:04Mean, have you told him about the blackmail that I missed a bit more? Of course not
00:08:08So far, it's between only the two of us
00:08:13And
00:08:14This gentleman here Jack, what's the meaning of this? It seemed to me I heard voices
00:08:21My nephew Jack
00:08:24The last of the beard Mors, I wonder sometimes how he got in our family to begin with frankly
00:08:29He's stupid selfish and lazy. I'm so certain that he's stupid. He's lazy of that
00:08:35I'm certain and to think that such a fortune must go to the boy when I'm dead. I
00:08:40Tell you it's enough to make me want to play a joke on death
00:08:43I'm always being accused of using antiquated methods, but no one wants to face the fact that people only decide to come to me
00:08:50When it's too late
00:08:53Everybody's afraid of Scotland Yard. No, my dear pa. They're afraid of the Red Circle
00:08:58Of course, you could put it that way if you've seen the news tonight
00:09:01They repeat the same things as the noon addition. Oh, they were hot on us then, but let's
00:09:06That London is dirty. Nobody would dream of the Red Circle
00:09:09This
00:09:10That London is dirty. Nobody would dream of denying but to find a place as dirty as Scotland Yard
00:09:15You'd have to look far and wide and then you mightn't find it. The traditions of Scotland Yard are outlasting their time a
00:09:22Dangerous blackmailers running wild in our midst and something's got to be done to find him
00:09:26but as everyone knows the case is in the hands of our chief inspector par a
00:09:30Man with 40 years to his credit a monument to the history of the police
00:09:35But monuments ought to be restricted to museums
00:09:39beautiful exaggeration
00:09:41Exaggeration I've been in the service only 39 years and 11 months
00:10:01They're all panicking
00:10:04even you
00:10:06Have a cigar. Yes. Thank you. You may be right. We'll bring someone in
00:10:12How about Derek Yale, yes
00:10:18Perhaps
00:10:20He's bright. Thank the Lord. I was so afraid the suggestion to make you fuss and fume because of Yale
00:10:26No, because he's a private detective
00:10:29Yes, he's been right more than I like to admit. I'll give that to him. He's coming here tomorrow at 10 o'clock
00:10:36I'd like to have you join us. Yes, of course. I'll be glad to be here. Now. Is there anything else?
00:10:41Yes, there's one more thing
00:10:43I've got a plan. Ah, what's that? It has a drawback as it completely changes our usual routine
00:10:50I must request special powers. However, I promise it'll bring in results
00:10:55Excuse me
00:10:58Yes, who is it
00:11:00Yes, this is Morton speaking. Ah
00:11:03Sir David sir, David West the sculptor. Yes. Oh, what's that? So David?
00:11:09Hmm what blackmail right away? I
00:11:17Sent chief inspector par
00:11:20Point may not believe it but he's gone already
00:11:32I
00:12:02I
00:12:32Well
00:12:37Our friend isn't much of a writer
00:12:40Nobody gets his meaning across a sheet of paper
00:12:43Some words clipped out of a magazine a red circle and that's all it's a death warrant. Yes, who is it? Ah
00:12:51Thanks for coming mister thank you for asking me I was delighted to come I needn't tell you this is a great honor
00:12:56Oh, surely not for a man like you. I'm overwhelmed. Do you know each other chief inspector par?
00:13:01I believe how do you do Derek Yale?
00:13:04Delighted. You're a man about whom one hears a lot and reads a lot. Yes these days
00:13:10I mean all the headlines all of a sudden the papers can't live without me. I seem to have become their favorite subject
00:13:16Mr. Yale, have you read this morning's early edition about the death of sir David? Yes
00:13:20I happen to be there only I'm afraid I was a bit late par saw the murderer getting away
00:13:27How interesting I
00:13:30Never thought I'd see this here. Why I've seen some exactly like it in Japan. I never saw one in this country, though
00:13:37Where'd you find it? It was discovered near the body. Yes, but sir
00:13:40David wasn't a smoker and look at the knot on this cord. What about it a
00:13:47Seaman's not ah
00:13:49The killer's a seaman. Is that what you mean?
00:13:52The Red Circle a seaman couldn't the Red Circle have an accomplice
00:13:58We're quite convinced he has behind the Red Circle. There's a brilliant violent and ruthless organization, right?
00:14:04And this time the murderer is a seaman
00:14:07Yes, your theory has something to it. No, sir Archibald. I almost forgot that I have an important client
00:14:12I promised to see I'm afraid I must go along now for you. That's a shame. I'm sorry
00:14:16May I count on you to remain in contact with inspector path now on why certainly sir as a matter of fact
00:14:21Perhaps mr. Parr would like to come along come along. Yes, it would certainly interest you
00:14:26My client has received his third letter from the Red Circle and his last and may I ask who this person is?
00:14:32It's old Beardmore what unfortunately and if you know him, you know, he won't give an inch
00:14:37He refuses to let go of a single penny
00:14:40And tonight at midnight. He's been warned his time is up
00:14:44Naturally, I'll come with you
00:14:46Beardmore's really an old idiot. Why didn't he think of informing us earlier? He didn't think about informing you at all
00:14:51Mr. Parr, I hate to say and I don't imagine he'll be at all pleased when you appear, but why don't you come along?
00:14:57anyway
00:15:00Inspector Parr. Yes, I must see you. It's important. I'm sorry madam. But just at the moment I have I'm being blackmailed
00:15:07by the Red Circle
00:15:09Johnson, will you show this lady to my office?
00:15:13I'll come along just as soon as I can. It may be better. You'll have a little time to warn the gentleman of my visit
00:15:20Ah
00:15:21Yes, sir. See if you can track down that seaman. Will you I'll do my very best. You may count on that somehow
00:15:27I prefer the usual routine
00:15:37Fabulous another bullseye now you try
00:15:40Not too bad at least you hit the target. Yes, but what if you had as much time to practice as I have you'd soon be better
00:15:47I'm afraid that's something you have to ask my boss if I know the old skin flint
00:15:50He'd be just overjoyed to know that his secretary was gold-breaking instead of running his errands. I really must go Jack
00:15:55Oh failure. Come on. Stay a few minutes longer. I've got to go. You know how friendly is I sure do so
00:16:02I'll see you later. I'll see you later
00:16:04I've got to go. You know how friendly is I sure do
00:16:08So I'd gladly strangle the bully, but I'm here. Thanks to him, you know nonsense
00:16:13He's lucky to have you for the few pennies you earn. He simply means to get his money's worth
00:16:17But you're not a slave money. That's all it seems to count anymore. You've got enough of it
00:16:22I can understand when someone's poor. It's not so easy
00:16:25My uncle allows me less money a month an old friend gives you a week then I guess you're a poor millionaire
00:16:31I'm not a millionaire. It's my uncle. I must say it's a pity
00:16:36I'm not so romantic that I can allow myself a penniless suitor
00:16:40Tell me now exactly what was I doing wrong Jack?
00:16:44Wrong you with a bow and arrow. Oh
00:16:48Yes
00:16:49First of all, you've got to aim your arrow at the bull's-eye always hold it horizontally
00:16:54And also keep your arms a bit less tightly around my shoulders. Oh showing you how it's supposed to be done
00:17:00But I thought you were teaching me archery the other I can learn on my own. All right
00:17:05No, that's wrong. Keep the arrow down
00:17:11You know, this is an ideal murder instrument
00:17:16Anyway for someone as good as you are a what a
00:17:19Murder instrument. Yes an archer always shoots with gloves on nobody could ever find out who did it
00:17:25No one thought of that you have quite an imagination
00:17:29Oh, we women have lots more imagination than you men and we're more sentimental. That's one quality of yours
00:17:34I do not have the honor of knowing and we'll never have the honor of knowing
00:17:38Secretaries don't go well with millionaires. They're always bound to come to a bad end depends on who's involved
00:17:43I really must go on back to work and you say you're sentimental. Huh? That's a joke
00:17:50What's wrong the Red Circle?
00:17:52Maybe the game warden's been marking the trees. We took this path when we came here this morning. Did you see the circle on it then? No
00:17:59Strange, I don't remember it
00:18:02I'm sure we passed by this tree when we came we couldn't have missed it. I'll go straighten this out with my uncle
00:18:08So don't you worry? I'm not a worry
00:18:10Bye-bye, Jack. So long and please don't forget to mail my letters
00:18:22I
00:18:53I
00:19:03I'm back now. Mr. Freud. I've been to the post office. You're lying
00:19:07You were with Jack Beardmore practicing archery and for that I will deduct one hour from your weekly paycheck
00:19:13Do you suppose it's really worth calculating one shilling eight pence? You'll never die of hunger
00:19:18No one is going to swindle me young lady as if anybody could mr. Freud take my advice and
00:19:25Keep a civil tongue in your head
00:19:27And be careful. You don't get the place all smeared with that paint
00:19:33How very strange it's fresh red paint what if we painted the whole office red would you like that?
00:19:39You knew I was in the park practicing archery. You were in the park too, weren't you?
00:19:44Excuse me, please, but could you tell me where to find James Beardmore? I'm his nephew. Oh
00:19:49This is a bit of luck happy to know you. My name is Mara the Felix. Are you a friend of my uncle's?
00:19:55Not precisely, but we're often in correspondence. I export
00:20:00You don't say I'll be glad to give you a lift if you want to go around to the other side. Thank you
00:20:13As
00:20:25I started to say I'm interested in your uncle's house this house
00:20:30Or naturally not. He has one of the Thames a large warehouse. It'd be of great use to me. Oh the one on the Thames
00:20:37Yes, of course
00:20:39Have you any idea why your uncle won't sell it? No, it's been vacant a while
00:20:43But exactly and I could use it a good advantage. Have you written to my uncle about I'm in time again, but he's adamant
00:20:50Most extraordinary. Well, I quite agree and that you see is precisely why I've come here. I want to try to persuade you
00:20:56Is
00:21:08Anything wrong? Yes my heart. I'll go and get you some brandy. You can rest in the house a moment, sir
00:21:13No, thanks. I'll be all right. I'd rather not go inside. Why not? I'll come back later
00:21:17I'm sure it's nothing at all. I'll walk around the park a little get some fresh air. It's the best medicine
00:21:23All right, if that's what you want
00:21:27I
00:21:42Uncle tell me do you know a man called Marl Felix Marl a Frenchman?
00:21:47Only by correspondence. Well, he's here. He's here, but he's out in the park getting a bit of air
00:21:52He said he had a heart attack the minute he arrived
00:21:55But in my opinion, it was only a pretext I think the man was frightened frightened I can't really be sure of it but I
00:22:04Certainly got that impression. I'm afraid we haven't had the pleasure. Oh, this is Chief Inspector power of Scotland Yard
00:22:10I hope you don't mind us being here first
00:22:13Detective sometimes no best
00:22:16What is really good for their clients? I?
00:22:19See you placed me before the accomplished fact I should have known you wouldn't Yale didn't bring me here simply to antagonize you
00:22:25Yes, I know. Anyway now you're here
00:22:28You've been told the details no doubt we examined the tree on which you discovered the red circle
00:22:35Are you certain that the circle wasn't there in the first place when you passed earlier in the afternoon miss Drummond was quite certain
00:22:42She remembered it clearly
00:22:44Then I'm afraid we're faced with bleeding one of two things on the one hand mr. On simply telling the truth on the other she's lying
00:22:53Even if you are from Scotland Yard, you have no right to accuse someone you don't know
00:22:57Don't know didn't you say her name was Drummond? That's right. Is that forbidden? Could it be failure Drummond? That's right failure Drummond
00:23:04Do you know her only from official sources? What do you mean? There's been a warrant out for her for some time
00:23:10She's wanted by Interpol. This young person is an infamous thief and suspected of a dozen robberies excellent company
00:23:16Somebody it's an honor to know. Yes, indeed. It's outrageous. I know it can't be true. You're accusing an innocent person Jack
00:23:22We're not here to discuss. Mr. Freund secretary. So stop worrying
00:23:27At the present moment. She's not important. Is she? No, we can attend to her later
00:23:31Listen, we are here in order to protect your uncle who's threatened
00:23:35this very night
00:23:37With murder
00:23:39No, darling, please be reasonable. I must be going home now. I don't want any more arguments with my husband. All right
00:24:09I
00:24:39I
00:25:09I
00:25:39I
00:26:09I've got a feeling we're going to have trouble
00:26:31What do you think doctor what a bloody mess this morning she stopped in to see part
00:26:35Oh, he didn't tell me about it at the chief inspector is usually very close-mouthed with all of us he probably has his reasons
00:26:43Particularly with you sergeant Haggett chief inspector power gave us instructions that we should shadow lady Doringham and not let her out of sight
00:26:49He must have known she was in danger. He knew she was
00:26:53And why did he let this thing happen? Doesn't Haggett?
00:26:56Come here a moment, will you?
00:26:58Sir, I wonder if I could ask you to have a look over here, please. Now, what is it? Well
00:27:05I think there's something here that would interest you
00:27:08the circle
00:27:10Burned with the cigarette lighter from a car
00:27:15Do you happen to know what inspector power is I
00:27:18Don't have the honor of knowing much of the chief inspectors actual plans usually though. I do think I heard that he'd be at mr
00:27:23Beardmore's house tonight
00:27:26Inspector power is a rare talent for being when nothing is happening. I
00:27:29I wouldn't be so sure sir
00:27:59It's
00:28:01It's
00:28:03It's
00:28:27Midnight all is in order sir. The police have the entire property surrounded and that
00:28:33Inspector power on guard upstairs. Mr. Yale at his post as planned Jake asleep, sir
00:29:03I
00:29:33Don't make a move I can see you come out at once
00:29:38Come out I say with your hands in the air. I'll count to three
00:29:45If you're not out by three I'll shoot
00:29:50Two
00:29:56I
00:30:03I
00:30:30Told him he was not to go out of the house
00:30:33I
00:30:41The murderer must certainly be an excellent shot with a bound arrow
00:30:46That's right. And he also knew that fingerprints wouldn't be left on the weapon because
00:30:51Because an archer always wears gloves
00:30:56Yes, precisely
00:30:59Have
00:31:02You read the latest edition I
00:31:05Believe I've gotten bad reviews again. Well, sir, they haven't flattered you. That's certain
00:31:13So, sorry, sir, I wouldn't want you to take any offense, but I was leaving just now
00:31:17Anyway, and don't imagine that I only decided to leave when you appeared don't imagine I'm sorry to see you leave haggard
00:31:23Quite a night a par. Yes. It's a damn shame. We managed to have a lot of bad luck bad luck
00:31:29You got it three murders in 24 hours
00:31:33If that's the result of your new plan my congratulations. Oh
00:31:36Pa no inspector in the history of the yard has ever been allowed such wide powers
00:31:40You've been given priority and we've doubled our staff if the minister should find out I'd be fired
00:31:45I have my plan. You must be patient with me
00:31:48I'm not a magician. It takes a little time
00:31:51It takes a little time I can't wait very much longer power I respect your methods, you know
00:31:57But for this particular case, they're proving inadequate. Well, have you better ones? I
00:32:02Know yet there may be something
00:32:05Yes, come along with me
00:32:11You say you don't know why you committed this murder and you want us to believe that I but it's a fact sir
00:32:21It was some mysterious character who paid you to kill sir, David
00:32:28You see that man, who is he his name's Shelby we just picked him up in a seaman's rooming house
00:32:34He's confessed to killing sir. David West and we're working on him now. What do you say to that part? Good morning?
00:32:38Mr. Yale morning inspector. I never disputed the skill and accomplishment of mr. Yale quite the contrary
00:32:44But where are you hiding this red circle of yours?
00:32:48under the bed
00:32:49For the last half hour. I've been trying to break him down and find out who paid him to do this job
00:32:53I see. Well, don't let us disturb you. Oh, but now that you're here
00:32:57Who was it who told you that you were to murder sir, David West?
00:33:02I've said I don't know chief if I asked your name you'd know what it was. Sure chief glad to hear it
00:33:08I thought your answer was a little
00:33:10Strange. Oh, no chief. No, but but if you know that much then I suppose you're equally aware that
00:33:17You can hang for this it may not be a seaman's not but it'll certainly do to behind me
00:33:25Did you expect to be given a gold star?
00:33:27No, but I was only hired to do it. I just bumped into this fellow with a mask the fog was second piece
00:33:33Oh, he told me knew who I was
00:33:36But that's all I know chief. Are you asked for it?
00:33:39Might as well get the death cell ready chief
00:33:42And I think maybe there is something no more funny business about the fog now the man had a sort of peculiar laugh a laugh a
00:33:49laugh like what I
00:33:50Can't describe it chief like this
00:33:55Johnson give us a laugh. Huh?
00:33:57better than that
00:34:02Not like that a
00:34:04Split pea soup with mashed potatoes. What are you doing here haggard? I've brought the prisoner his midday tray. It's exactly 12 o'clock
00:34:12We'll wait outside with it till we've completed our questioning. I'm sorry, sir
00:34:15I'm sorry, but we cannot break the prison regulations. I've had quite enough blatant incidents from you. I'm sorry, sir
00:34:21I'm only an insignificant officer and I'm not at liberty to question what I'm told. Well, don't then you don't have to go far
00:34:28It won't take him long. You could wait outside in the corridor
00:34:31Well, it looks as though regulations have defeated us ten minutes pause. I'm sorry, sir
00:34:35But the official regulations are 15 minutes, you know
00:34:43Congratulations Yale, that was a masterpiece inspector that clue about the man's laugh is encouraging
00:34:48All we needed was to get some kind of a lead on the man who ordered Selby to act part
00:34:52We can bring in some men who know how to laugh and be hard to find them around Scotland Yard offer them a bonus
00:34:58Who asked for your opinion a?
00:35:01Piece
00:35:10A doctor a doctor someone call a doctor quick. I
00:35:21Regret to inform you he's dead dead cyanide, but I tasted the food
00:35:31And
00:35:36That was the quickest funeral I've been to in my life the pastor must have had some other engagement
00:35:42The minute after he began the service. He was already saying amen. I
00:35:46Asked for a short ceremony at my uncle's request. Well, I can see you're not unduly grieved about your uncle's demise
00:35:52It's terribly sad, but that's all yes, but he was your uncle. He was very casual in our relationship
00:35:59Should I now try to affect sorrow all his money goes to you
00:36:03You're now a rich man, and you think I should grieve to have inherited a fortune
00:36:09But someone felt sad enough to weep on his grave. Nevertheless. Ah, you must mean the veiled woman we saw
00:36:15Do you happen to know who she is? I have no idea. Is that the truth?
00:36:20Slow down, please a minute
00:36:22There's someone we all know
00:36:24failure failure Drummond
00:36:27What's she doing at a pawnbroker's I wonder the poor girl's broke I guess the money old friend pays her
00:36:33It's not surprising at all. I would love to know what she's pawning here
00:36:38Does it make any difference?
00:36:40With anybody else I would say no, but with her it does make a difference
00:36:49It certainly is an item of great value
00:36:52third year of the Ming Dynasty
00:36:54somewhere in the 14th century
00:36:57You rang for me sir
00:36:59Was there something you wished?
00:37:01This Buddha was here this morning in my library on its usual shelf
00:37:05It looked excellent there, but I am now able to return it to the same place as due to the efforts of our most diligent
00:37:10police service
00:37:12I've always thought they were ingenious. I have lodged a complaint against you for robbery. Oh
00:37:18Have you anything to say in your defense miss? I can only say that. Mr
00:37:22Freud is certainly the worst miser that ever breathed air. He refused to raise my wages
00:37:26I had my reasons and they were very good reasons I might add
00:37:31Therefore you decided you were free to get even and steal the statue of the Buddha. I had every intention of returning
00:37:36Well now you won't have to bother it seems so does now kindly return me
00:37:40The keys were given to you and immediately pack your suitcase. I want you out of my house in half an hour's time
00:37:45I'll be ready in ten minutes flat. Oh
00:37:48By the way, I opened today's mail to check what's in it
00:37:51It is my pleasure to have this last duty and to be able to pass on this letter
00:38:17I
00:38:48That'll be all thank you
00:38:51Now then have you any idea what type of investments would interest you? I just inherited this money
00:38:56I feel I must do some investigation before I make up my mind on what I ought to do
00:39:01First of all, you want to assure the little ones future. Yes, naturally as for myself. I can always manage
00:39:06You're quite right old man. Like you didn't worry. You will hardly remain a widow for very long
00:39:11Widow is not quite the right word
00:39:13Widow is not quite the right word. It was not my husband who passed away. I'm sorry
00:39:19I didn't mean to be asking you personal questions on such matters
00:39:22Now, I'd be happy to examine your case thoroughly and see what I can suggest. Thank you
00:39:27I do hope I'll be hearing from you shortly
00:39:28You will and don't hesitate to stop in whenever you wish you'll be welcome anytime
00:39:31I know a dream doing business could be so pleasant
00:39:35Sometimes a man's heart cheats when it comes to business matters. I hope yours won't in my case, of course not
00:39:43Oh
00:40:03Will you please tell me what you're doing outside my door? Oh, this is your door. Who did you think it was?
00:40:09Who are you in the first place? Do you realize that your office is in the Beardmore building naturally, of course, I do
00:40:16Mr. Beardmore was murdered. Do you happen to know about that too? I've heard about it. Oh, that's just great then I can go away
00:40:26Mr. Osborne, have you forgotten that I'm still waiting here. What a question certainly not
00:40:39I
00:40:53Want to help you
00:40:54Makes you think that anyone can help me. It wouldn't be very easy
00:40:59It will cost me five thousand pounds
00:41:02How do you know that isn't it absurd for a bank president to commit suicide for five thousand pounds
00:41:07They sound absurd for you because you're not in my situation
00:41:11But you brought it on yourself. It's the price of speculating with your clients money. What a fool you were
00:41:21Here is five thousand pounds tomorrow morning you can restore what you borrowed
00:41:26Yes, but what have I to do for this money something? You're very good at
00:41:31Spend it. I want those bills in circulation. That's all
00:41:35That's all is it you must use a little discretion. The police have undoubtedly records of the bill numbers
00:41:43Now I understand don't understand too much Barbizon, it would be unhealthy and now go
00:41:50But if I must speak to you, where can I get in touch with you?
00:41:53No one has ever known nor needed to know where to get in touch with me
00:42:01I
00:42:21Hello. Oh
00:42:23Hello
00:42:25Front dismissed me and now I'm out of a job
00:42:28Of course Jack Beardmore wanted me to come and work for him, but I'd rather not
00:42:34Point was disagreeable, but at least he didn't want to make love to me
00:42:38So now I'm jobless
00:42:41Where is it? Hello. Hello
00:42:46Hello
00:42:57I
00:43:13Daily a drumming
00:43:17How do you know me I
00:43:19Want to discuss a new job with you?
00:43:22Surely not out in the street in the freezing cold get him back
00:43:28I
00:43:33Aren't you afraid
00:43:34I'm not afraid of anyone
00:43:36The only thing I'm frightened of is not having any money as long as you work for me. That's one thing you'll never fear
00:43:43But if you should ever try to get smart you could indeed be afraid for your pretty head. I
00:43:49Was only trying to light my cigarette
00:43:52What are you offering?
00:43:54If it's enough it doesn't matter how I get it that's a very practical approach, but I give you no choice
00:44:00That's about the way. I thought it was for this mission 100 pounds
00:44:04And what am I to do? Keep watch on a certain man tomorrow morning. You will start your new job. I
00:44:10Have somebody's watchdog as a cashier in the Barbizon Bank
00:44:15With such pretty little hands, you shouldn't be working and was a
00:44:19Why counting money isn't work to me. Mr. Ma on the contrary. It's my greatest joy
00:44:25That's 450 pounds. Will you count them, please? But I'm one of those persons who trust others
00:44:31Miss dormant
00:44:33Where did you learn my name?
00:44:35You interest me a lot. I'm a lawyer
00:44:38I'm a lawyer
00:44:40Where did you learn my name?
00:44:42You interest me a lot my dear
00:44:45Don't think you're the only one
00:44:47How about going out with me and helping me spend some of this lovely money?
00:44:50I'd like to know first where you want to go. We'll have lunch at a good place and
00:44:56I'll give you a buzz when I'm free when we can arrange to meet
00:45:00Yes, I've got a lot to talk to you about
00:45:05Would you be good enough to give me some change for this
00:45:11I'd suggest you counted. Mr.
00:45:13Yeah, I guess I have to confess that money just seems to have a way of clinging to me. Well, so it's you is it?
00:45:20Yes, that's right in person
00:45:23How did you ever get in here?
00:45:25By connections, mr. Yale
00:45:27I'm astonished to see you a cashier in a bank. Many people would be astonished does Barbizon know all about you somehow
00:45:35I didn't tell him. Is it your intention to enlighten him now? That would certainly be my duty
00:45:39I guess I can't stop you. Can I?
00:45:42We could discuss the matter at lunch. It would be easier in a more congenial atmosphere
00:45:46I know very little about such things, but it seems to me this could be called extortion
00:45:52Persuasion
00:45:53But with extenuating circumstances
00:45:56After all, you're so pretty
00:45:58I'm really very sorry, but someone has already asked me to lunch. What if I can get out of it? I'll call you within an hour
00:46:10I
00:46:12I
00:46:35Barbizon back failure Drummond. Are you alone?
00:46:37Yes, it's a lunch break. What do you have to report?
00:46:41Barbizon has put out the entire sum in circulation. Nobody from the yard has shown up here, but Derek Gale
00:46:47Who asked me to have lunch with him?
00:46:49But so did someone else a Frenchman Felix now let the ale drop except miles invitation
00:46:55Bring him to the Beardmore building. You'll find some pretext. Do you understand?
00:47:00Yes, but Derek Yale is more attractive to me. You can go out with the air on Sunday
00:47:04You give the orders chief
00:47:35It sounded like a shot it was a shot did he hit you? No, I guess I was lucky but there's some damage Jack
00:47:42I'm afraid that you'll be needing a new window. What happened? Mr. Yeah, it was nothing much. Did you see who did it?
00:47:46No, I didn't
00:47:48But I believe I know who it was. You mean the Red Circle naturally who else what did you do about it?
00:47:53This has gone far enough
00:47:56Scotland Yard has a new staff member
00:47:59You don't seem to be hungry
00:48:04There's a small favor I'd like to ask you
00:48:14Really you're too extravagant. I'm determined to celebrate our agreement at the finest style
00:48:19I'm sure you'll like it
00:48:22Really you're too extravagant. I'm determined to celebrate our agreement at the finest style. Thank you. Thank you
00:48:27Don't you think that it might have been better if your daughter had been able to come with us
00:48:31People so quickly get false ideas
00:48:33Yes, but drive is a bit young and let's keep up with his study
00:48:36Yeah, I hated school as a child in what school does she go to the Cavendish Institute?
00:48:40Oh, yes. I know the one you mean at Finchley. No, not at Finchley in the Chelsea section Chelsea
00:48:47Waiter yes, sir
00:48:50That gentleman with the lady by the window. Does he come here often? I never saw him before sir. I think he's French
00:48:57Yes, I knew him in Toulouse
00:49:06But if all the boy inherited
00:49:10Who is that man who keeps staring at us I know
00:49:13Who is that man who keeps staring at us an old admirer of mine?
00:49:17I was forced to disappoint him. I'm afraid
00:49:20The tremendous wealth that Jack Beardmore has come into what interests me is the old warehouse of the Thames
00:49:25I think I can handle it. Mr. Mall. Jack Beardmore will do absolutely anything if he thinks it will please me
00:49:32Agree to give me 10% of the gross income and I'll bring you over to see him at once
00:49:36Right this instant. Don't you have to get back to work?
00:49:39Oh for a little extra money, trust me to find a good excuse
00:49:44Well, that's good
00:49:48Old flatfoot, you know inspector since childhood
00:49:55He loves to arrest me from time to time I almost feel as if we're related
00:50:00Where is Beardmore's office third floor, right?
00:50:15He's after you
00:50:18Let him go. It'll be all right. We'll leave it to him
00:50:22I'm not going to let him get away with it
00:50:24He's after you
00:50:27Let him go. It'll be all right. The lift will come right down again
00:50:31Yes, but do you think he will he could get off in another floor and walk
00:50:35I wouldn't advise it, you know
00:50:39Miles hotel room. I found a pair of shoes in the fireplace. They were burned
00:50:44A search the premises reveals prints the same as those we found Beardmore's garden
00:50:49In fact identical to those found where old Beardmore met his death
00:50:52Yet somehow he doesn't seem like a killer. He's coming down now inspector of his own free will
00:51:22Oh
00:51:46Going to a masquerade ball I get
00:51:49I
00:51:50Saw fooled you didn't I?
00:51:52Ripping disguise, isn't it? Have you gone crazy? What's the meaning of this childish nonsense speak up? Oh
00:51:58Chief you yourself said I should follow mile everywhere
00:52:01He went if I always looked like haggard he'd have recognized me. Did you see the other one the murderer? Yes
00:52:07Yes, I saw him, but I can't recognize a man that far away
00:52:10But I'd certainly have caught whoever it was if I what if what if my dear colleagues would just have left me alone
00:52:17Don't cover him up yet. I want another picture. All right, that's enough pictures for now. Take away the body
00:52:40I'm beginning to believe it's just a little bit dangerous to stay in your general vicinity inspector
00:52:45I didn't ask you to come down to the cellar. You can return to your office anytime you wish to mr
00:52:49Beardmore when a man's been murdered on my own property a man who recently had lunch with your girlfriend
00:52:54I'm glad I'm not in your shoes inspector. Well things have taken a turn for the worse
00:52:59We'll probably ask you officially to give us the benefit of your help
00:53:02I'd rather not be a policeman and I can understand that fully
00:53:05Did you know the man at all the man who was murdered only by sight red circle again for all we know
00:53:11I
00:53:12Examined the murder weapon when they removed it. Yes, it's a Venetian dagger like one we saw in France living room
00:53:18By the way, there was another interesting detail
00:53:21my deduction led me to believe the murderer is undoubtedly left-handed and
00:53:27one thing more
00:53:29Would you let me see your bag? Why should I as far as I know? You're not the Scotland Yard. I know but I am
00:53:35Look here who gave you the right just a moment. That's
00:53:41What mr. Barberson gave me to take the post office
00:53:46Was that so extraordinary extraordinary, huh, these are counterfeit banknotes red circle took them from one of his victims
00:53:55You've made a really fine killing mr. Yale we pay a visit this Bob's and you're coming along
00:54:05The bird has flown the coop
00:54:08I
00:54:11Didn't leave a single penny in the drawers either
00:54:14Mr. Barberson's most meticulous you're in luck this time, but we'll find this Bob's and eventually and then don't fail to let me know
00:54:21About it when you do look tell me the truth. You stole that money. Didn't you? What if I did?
00:54:26How do you suppose the fine Barberson Bank got famous and made a fortune you may regret your fresh answers before long many
00:54:32Thanks for the lesson Papa
00:54:34If you insist on trying to figure out devious ways to get money
00:54:37Why don't you try harder to find one that will work up to now all your schemes have failed all my schemes
00:54:43How did you know that?
00:54:45There's chief inspector par send a detail for Paul Barberson and issue a warrant for his arrest at once
00:54:52What will you do now? Oh, I'll find another job. How would you feel about coming to work for me for you?
00:54:58Are you sure your nerves could take it? Oh, my checkbook is always on my person. My cash box is empty
00:55:05Well, since you're such a trusting soul, I can't refuse right then I'll expect you tomorrow morning, okay? Okay gentlemen, good day
00:55:14See you tomorrow
00:55:15Did you really mean you're going to hire that girl in that way? I'll be able to keep her under surveillance
00:55:20That's not the real reason
00:55:22Jack Beardmore remarked that whenever you're in the picture a murder by the Red Circle always seems to take place
00:55:27He wasn't entirely wrong. Yes
00:55:30But it's not only you
00:55:32You see this miss Drummond is in the background, too
00:55:52I
00:56:22I
00:56:53I
00:57:03Barberson
00:57:05Scotland Yard will never find you here
00:57:08Go into the room at the end of the corridor
00:57:10There's everything you'll need but try and leave this warehouse without my instructions and you're a dead man
00:57:22I
00:57:53I
00:57:55I
00:58:17My client has received his third blackmail letter this morning from the Red Circle
00:58:22If it was a love letter you think I would have summoned Scotland Yard inspector, I hope I'm not imposing on you
00:58:29Mr. Friant and let me warn you not to contact the police or you're a dead man. I know how to read English, too
00:58:37Excuse me if this should spoil your appetite
00:58:39But you're to leave
00:58:4150,000 pounds on Friday at 6 o'clock in the office of your bodyguard Eric year where we'll call for it
00:58:47Should the money not be there. He will not live to see the next morning. He doesn't mince words
00:58:54Does he?
00:58:56Don't you think Yale?
00:58:58That the Red Circle has bitten off more than he can chew this time
00:59:02They say every murderer makes a first mistake and don't you believe that this is the first for him? I certainly hope so
00:59:09Well, what are you going to do to begin with?
00:59:12You're going to draw from your bank 50,000 pounds in cash. Mr. Friant
00:59:1850
00:59:21Thousand pounds
00:59:23It must have been hard on the old gent
00:59:26As hard as it is for a mother to send a son away to war all clear all clear, sir
00:59:36And where is your charming assistant you mean miss Drummond? Yes, I gave her some letters to deliver at the other end of town
00:59:44It will take her a couple of hours and that's excellent
00:59:48You're sure no one could possibly get in. I think I've taken care of everything only a mountain goat could get up there
00:59:54Yeah, have you posted someone on top of the building?
00:59:57No packets on the roof across the way. There's no danger from that side. So we don't have to worry about the roof. No
01:00:05Anyone who tries to get in here will have to enter through the outer office
01:00:10And what if he gets by your man who's posted in the hallway? It's impossible. I've seen to that
01:00:14he must enter through the outer office and in the outer office will be yours truly and
01:00:21For him to get by me. He'd have to be a Houdini or be invisible
01:00:26Well, no red circle in the closet
01:00:28One more thing if the telephone should ring I wouldn't answer it
01:00:58Oh
01:01:11What's going on there
01:01:24Are you all right jail
01:01:29Hello, thank God, are you all right? Yes, and do you think you can stand I think so
01:01:42The money it's gone damn it
01:01:45He must have sneaked around behind me. I
01:01:48heard a noise in the hallway and I
01:01:51Went to see what it was and bang and he went black
01:01:54The window it was closed
01:02:00All I can see is the mailman the mailman
01:02:06Did you get a look at the man in the car that's pulling off no you recognize the car
01:02:10Hmm the car is Osborne's car
01:02:14Osborne
01:02:16Isn't he the man in the office next door, huh?
01:02:19How do you suppose he did it?
01:02:21How do you suppose he did it I
01:02:24Think I can imagine he figured he'd get the money out of the building as quickly as possible and not be caught carrying it personally
01:02:30Knowing the building he was bound to realize he could slide it down the mail ship exactly and the mailman could pick it up
01:02:36in his regular rounds
01:02:39It'd be a waste of time to trail him now and the mailman is undoubtedly lying in some ditch
01:02:44Something happened sir, I know son. Everything's just fine and dandy you can go back to sleep
01:02:53Do you think we really can be sure it was Osborne
01:02:55I'll nobody from outside to get in the building. I can just imagine what the minister will say when he hears this one
01:03:00Yes, mr. Fry it also isn't going to be all together happy
01:03:05And it's not going to be easy to explain it away
01:03:07Well, if you're agreeable, I'd be perfectly willing to switch places
01:03:10Maybe they'll find something
01:03:12Hello, this is pa. Will you send the fingerprint squad to Derek Yale's office? It's in the Beardmore building
01:03:19Yes. Yes. I'm here. I'll be waiting
01:03:25They're coming right over and should be here in no time we won't have to wait very long right inspector
01:03:32There's a certain again
01:03:34I
01:04:04I
01:04:26Excuse me for bothering you like this. Yeah, mrs. Carlyle, aren't you?
01:04:34You've got to help me. Mr. Beardmore. I would never have dreamed of coming here for one for Dorothy
01:04:39Dorothy my daughter and
01:04:43Your uncle's daughter I see
01:04:47I'm beginning to understand. You absolutely must help me. Mr. Beardmore. My child has disappeared
01:04:52Disappeared she's not at school and she didn't return home. Perhaps. She's out with some friends
01:04:57I asked everybody she knows and I've been to every conceivable place in the neighborhood and and then when I returned home
01:05:03I thought perhaps our paths might have crossed and then this letter came for me
01:05:07If you want to see Dorothy again, do not contact the police or Derek
01:05:11Yeah, the attached outline shows where you are to meet me tomorrow at midnight without fail
01:05:16Bring ten thousand pounds the red circle. Here's the outline
01:05:23What should I do mr. Beardmore what shall I do?
01:05:27You won't like what I advise pay the ransom is that your answer
01:05:33Yes, mrs. Carlyle you must
01:05:35One ticket to Toulouse France, you know to lose anywhere else. No, sir. I don't that's the one round trip
01:05:42Now one way there you are. Thank you
01:05:54What do you think you're doing wait for your turn Scotland Yard, where did that man buy a ticket for the old man? Yes
01:06:03a
01:06:10Mask take that mask away from your face
01:06:33You
01:06:52Stay still if you're a good girl and you stop crying, I promise you'll go home to see your mom
01:06:59quiet
01:07:03I
01:07:33I
01:08:03I
01:08:09Warden of Toulouse House of Correction. I'm happy to announce to you that in view of your consistently good behavior
01:08:15You have been granted an unconditional release
01:08:19Return this man's clothing and personal effects, please
01:08:23This is a tribute to the methods. I have instigated here. Please. Excuse this interruption. Now, where were we?
01:08:28I don't quite remember the morning of light man's execution if you recall and the executioner was inebriated. Yes
01:08:34I'm afraid he was drunk. Miss you. This is the only time it ever happened and for light man. It was quite enough
01:08:41Yes, however, he was then sent to the penitentiary in Cayenne where there's no way to escape we thought there wasn't yet
01:08:47He did escape. He was clever. Didn't I tell you to stop washing those windows leave us alone?
01:08:52Sorry, thank you so much for your help
01:08:54If any other journalist should come here, would you refuse them any information?
01:08:59I'd like an exclusive you may count on me
01:09:02I shan't say a word to anyone and besides you now possess the documents. We didn't duplicate the Monsieur splendid
01:09:08You have been exceedingly kind
01:09:11And now I must be on my way home. Perhaps if you could stay in Toulouse a little longer
01:09:15I might recall some other details. Sorry. I've got to take the 740 train tomorrow morning. I must be in London again
01:09:24I
01:09:46Understand it. He said he was a journalist
01:09:49Yes
01:09:51If that man's a journalist, sir, then I'm a chorus girl in the folly Beja
01:09:56But he presented his press garden. It was an order
01:09:58No doubt and thereupon you gave him all the documents of the Lightman case. I take it
01:10:04Such an old story, of course it is for you for us. It isn't I see
01:10:10That's something I didn't know. Did you happen to know Lightman personally in those days? I was just a young official
01:10:16I can't remember what he looked like
01:10:18I wonder if the one who was here today mightn't have resembled Lightman absurd out of the question
01:10:25Unless
01:10:27One never knows
01:10:29Anyway, you'll get a look at him yourself. He's leaving on the 740 train bound for London the 740 you say
01:10:35I'm afraid no trains leave for London before 10 o'clock, sir
01:10:48I
01:11:04Stay where you are. Are you alone? Yes, put the money on the rock beside you first. Tell me where my child
01:11:10I told you to put the money on the rock
01:11:18I
01:11:48I
01:12:08Left in bed left in bed
01:12:12One minute stop in Clifton Vale
01:12:15Night train to London all aboard
01:12:27Now what's wrong I get I was checking if there was anybody suspicious on the train seems all right
01:12:32I thought you'd get on at Rochester
01:12:34Like you said if I did the time I get I would have got on board and over
01:12:37I was sitting in there for and spit father. Do you want to go down and see him?
01:12:40Not yet. Tell me first what you found out
01:12:43Your presumption was correct chief
01:12:54Tea sandwich sir sandwich. Oh, I'll have a cup of tea also
01:13:07One at six, sir
01:13:12The executioner was drunk on the morning of the execution he forgot to take out the protecting nail from the blade track
01:13:19Lightman was remanded to Devil's Island five years later. He escaped so Lightman is our man
01:13:26Yes
01:13:28Naturally
01:13:32And Ma
01:13:34You had it figured out. All right
01:13:35He was the only one who wasn't being blackmailed and Marl was at one time Lightman's accomplice
01:13:40And he became a star witness at his trial and talked and they both swore to get even it was a duel
01:13:44But Marl lost that day in the elevator
01:13:47Yes, brother Lightman planted a dagger in brother miles chest and give me the documents you got me to lose
01:13:52I'm afraid there are none. What do you mean? I get Troy and took all of them with him
01:13:55He told the warden he was a journalist
01:14:01Come on
01:14:04We'll go and pay the gentleman a little visit now, I'm curious to learn what explanation he'll give for his unexpected train ride to France
01:14:15You got here just in time
01:14:27Poisoned
01:14:34I
01:14:50Begin at the other end is Scotland Yard. You're quite sure you can check on me if you like, sir
01:14:54I've been serving this line for 20 years
01:14:57The emergency
01:14:59I did conductor Scotland Yard. Will you try to find a doctor and also make sure nobody gets off?
01:15:04Well, how do you think I can do that? Ask stupid questions in compartment six is a dead man
01:15:26I
01:15:57I
01:16:03Forget that you ever saw me here Jack
01:16:05forget it
01:16:07But how can I you must forget it?
01:16:09It's essential believe me and you must also forget that Friant wrote you this particular letter
01:16:14What do you take me for?
01:16:16What have you done with that letter? You have to promise to tell no one about a promise Jack
01:16:21Don't make a move. I can't tell you anything. Not yet. Oh, yeah
01:16:32Just look at that each of those flags represents a crime committed by the Red Circle and
01:16:37You have the audacity to ask me to try and keep the Friant case from the public
01:16:41The passengers who were in the train know all about yes, but they won't tell you about a crime committed by the Red Circle
01:16:46To try and keep the Friant case from the public the passengers who were in the train know all about yes
01:16:51But they've no idea what happened the doctor professional secret and the reporters
01:16:56You suppose they're not going to spread it all over London only
01:16:59Climsy of the star has discovered any of the details and with him. I've an agreement
01:17:02I'm sure he'll keep what kind of an agreement if I don't turn over to him the name of the Red Circle within 24 hours
01:17:07Then he can have the Friant case for what it's worth. Ah
01:17:11And you think you'll be able to do that within 24 hours
01:17:15I'm sure I can and I will
01:17:18You haven't got 24 hours anymore power. The ministers fired you. I'm afraid tonight at midnight
01:17:25You're to go and your career is over in Scotland Yard
01:17:34Then I've only got 13 hours now and 10
01:17:38Nine minutes
01:17:41That may be enough
01:17:43Bob why not try to face the facts?
01:17:46Your mastermind plan. We both thought it was going to work is a failure
01:17:52And now with Friant you're going to be broken the plan will break the Red Circle
01:17:57And for that I need a warrant a warrant for arrest
01:18:00But in whose name if you'll be so kind a blank warrant for arrest
01:18:04In whose name if you'll be so kind a blank warrant, I'll write in the name I can't do it
01:18:10And you know that Bob sir
01:18:13This is my last day
01:18:17All right, come back to see me in ten minutes
01:18:23Good morning, mr. Baird more sleep. Well last night. No, I didn't
01:18:29You know why too?
01:18:31You mean you didn't sleep well because of something I did I'm heartbroken it won't happen again. I
01:18:38Won't let you spoil another night's sleep for me. Thank you
01:18:42Give me France letter. I beg you. I must have it now. You should be glad I took it. I
01:18:49Warned you that you to forget it Jack, please
01:18:51Yes, but I don't want you to be hurt by this. All I care about is that nothing ever happens to you
01:18:57You must try to believe me Jack
01:19:00Please
01:19:01How can I?
01:19:03Give me back the letter. You're being stupid Jack. You might try to understand. I guess I could hardly expect you to I
01:19:11Haven't got the letter anymore. I gave it away to whom
01:19:15Who are you working for?
01:19:18What kind of tricks are you playing? That's exactly what I'd like to know how look who's here Jack Beardmore glad to see you
01:19:25We have a couple of questions. We'd like you to answer questions. Why me?
01:19:30Will you please leave us alone? Mr. Under I'm honored by your courtesy. I'm overwhelmed since I've been working for mr
01:19:37Yeah, nobody wants to know what I may be carrying in my purse. It's really touching
01:19:41See you later. Mr. Yang
01:19:44Two days ago the daughter of mrs. Carlyle was kidnapped the child is six
01:19:50You were present when mrs. Carlyle gave the money to the kidnapper, I believe
01:19:54No
01:19:55No
01:19:57Your footprints were discovered in the vicinity
01:20:00And these are your shoes
01:20:02We made a search of your house a thorough search
01:20:05All right, I admit they're my shoes, but I'm not the kidnapper nor the Red Circle
01:20:11that would mean I was the one who killed my uncle James and
01:20:15That's absurd. Why?
01:20:18Didn't you have a motive? You're his sole heir aren't you?
01:20:22I'm not his sole heir. Mr. Parr. That's true. And you are greatly surprised that your uncle had another heir
01:20:29Mrs. Carlyle as a matter of fact. Yes, but
01:20:31You can't be serious about that. Why can't we be Jack?
01:20:35How did your footprints happen to be exactly where the exchange took place?
01:20:38I followed to see if I could recognize the Red Circle. Did you recognize him? No, I
01:20:44Regret to say but I was able to see his car perfectly
01:20:48Dark gray Morris minor convertible with a searchlight on the right front fender
01:20:53Excellent, but before we can locate this Morris minor with the searchlight in the front fender, you'll have to come with us
01:20:59I'm afraid I regret that we should be forced to detain you at Scotland Yard
01:21:05Johnson you're making a big mistake inspector. I've made so many mistakes in my life one more doesn't matter
01:21:10It comes from using methods which are out. Look just give me an hour or two
01:21:14Not another second Jack you see that's the one mistake. I do not want to make
01:21:19Yale, I believe we ought to go pay a little visit to the warehouse of the late James Beardmore
01:21:24Are you so sure that that's where little Dorothy was being kept hidden? Absolutely
01:21:30Inspector
01:21:31Look, that's the car. I told you about I tell you that's the car in any case. It's a dark gray Morris minor. I get I
01:21:38Must admit I'm really curious to see who'll come out of the door of that car
01:21:53Scotland Yard
01:21:54Hello there. Mr. Osborne
01:21:57Good morning. Would you care to come with me? We'd like to talk to you
01:22:00We if you don't mind, I'm not the one who wants to speak to you. It's the chief inspector of Scotland Yard. Mr
01:22:06Naturally, I shall do what I can to be of help to you. Only I'm terribly pressed for time. I'm afraid we are to mr
01:22:11Osborne we are to and we shall be as brief as we can
01:22:15Scotland Yard wants us to make a little excursion over along the Thames
01:22:18I trust you haven't gone to all this trouble because of something I've done no trouble at all. Mr. Osborne. Don't be silly
01:22:24We're baiting the red circle not you
01:22:28It's Osborne
01:22:31Interesting
01:22:33We might as well make our tour of the warehouse with Osborne you coming along too. It's my last official act
01:22:38Why so today's my last day. You'll replace me tomorrow morning. Nobody's told me anything
01:22:42It's the first that I've heard you start at midnight. Well, maybe I shouldn't go I wouldn't want to appear over anxious
01:22:48That's nice of you Yale many. Thanks come along. Anyway, Haggard will drive to the yard and brings her archibald up to date
01:22:55Caution of having the building surrounded by so my compliments future chief inspector, please come right in gentlemen
01:23:01You'll be interested to learn that this was a matter of orderly conduct
01:23:03You'll be a great help to us
01:23:05We'll be happy to make it a little easier for you to enter the garden
01:23:08I'll see you in the morning. Come along
01:23:12You'll be a great help to us
01:23:14You'll be a great help to us
01:23:19You'll be a great help to us
01:23:21Please come right in, gentlemen.
01:23:23You'll be interested to learn that this was the love nest of the late Lord Beardmore.
01:23:27It's enough to give anyone the shivers.
01:23:28And if you really want to shiver, listen to what Dorothy Carlisle told me.
01:23:32The man who kidnapped her was always saying,
01:23:35stay quiet. If you're quiet, nobody will hurt you, little girl.
01:23:38Don't make a sound or you'll be sorry.
01:23:40Certainly he didn't intend to harm her.
01:23:42That's what you always tell children, to keep them quiet.
01:23:44We'll be able to hear all about that, little Dorothy, is here.
01:23:48She's listening at this very moment.
01:23:50And she'll recognize that voice for the rest of her days.
01:23:52She told me she could identify the kidnapper for us.
01:23:55Wasn't the man masked?
01:23:57That's why I'm going to request that each of you say the phrase.
01:24:00Now, must I repeat the words or do you all remember them?
01:24:03No, no, I can remember them.
01:24:05Stay quiet. If you're quiet, nobody will hurt your little girl.
01:24:07Don't make a sound.
01:24:08You say the words so unclearly that nobody could understand anything.
01:24:12Come on, Osborne.
01:24:14Why don't you give this lovesick swain a little lesson in diction?
01:24:17I?
01:24:19Why me? Why should I?
01:24:20Why not, Osborne?
01:24:21I won't.
01:24:23Nobody has the right to force me to do it.
01:24:25Go on, I say.
01:24:27No.
01:24:28No, I won't do it.
01:24:30Nobody's leaving here before we've uncovered the truth.
01:24:33There's another way to get to the bottom of this, Osborne.
01:24:35Inspector. Inspector.
01:24:37Please don't let the child come in here.
01:24:39I don't want to see her. I beg you not to let the child come in here.
01:24:43I confess to the whole thing.
01:24:44What? Confess to precisely what?
01:24:46I... I kidnapped Dorothy, I admit it.
01:24:49But I'm not the Red Circle.
01:24:51I took advantage of the hysteria.
01:24:53And that's how I got to Mrs. Carlyle.
01:24:55Kidnapping?
01:24:56And the murder of Lady Doringham?
01:24:58Did you take advantage of her as well?
01:25:00I'm innocent. I didn't do that.
01:25:01You are the murderer, admit it, Osborne.
01:25:03Sir David West was murdered by one of your henchmen
01:25:06by the name of Peter Selby.
01:25:08And when you realized we were closing in on you,
01:25:10you began to go crazy, Osborne.
01:25:12You robbed me of Friant's 50,000 pounds.
01:25:15That was brilliant.
01:25:16But I'm telling you, I'm not responsible for any of this.
01:25:18Oh, you're responsible for a lot more.
01:25:20You happen to know that Friant had finally picked up your trail,
01:25:22that he went to Toulouse to get evidence concerning your past history,
01:25:25and you knew you were catching up.
01:25:27It's ridiculous. I'm innocent.
01:25:29And then you poisoned Friant before he got back to London with the information.
01:25:33But that murder was where you blundered, Osborne.
01:25:36You incriminated yourself
01:25:38with the help of what Friant learned in Toulouse.
01:25:43What did Friant learn in Toulouse?
01:25:44Yes, I guess I must have forgotten to tell you, Yale,
01:25:47that Friant took the precaution of sending all the evidence to Jack Beardmore here.
01:25:52He felt that he might be attacked.
01:25:57And you have this letter?
01:25:59Yes.
01:26:00I assure you it gave us no end of trouble.
01:26:03But that's not the only thing that I forgot to tell you at the time.
01:26:07I must say that I'm proud of you.
01:26:09Where did you find out, for example,
01:26:12that Friant was poisoned on the train?
01:26:15Where?
01:26:16Yes.
01:26:17I suppose that you must have told me, Inspector.
01:26:19Ah, but a fact you don't know about, Osborne,
01:26:21I mean, of course, the red circle, is that he can be convicted easily.
01:26:24Oh, interesting.
01:26:25How is that?
01:26:27Through his real and true name, Jack.
01:26:30Henry Lightman.
01:26:31Lightman has a birthmark.
01:26:33It's a red circle around the base of his neck.
01:26:35It's because of this he was given the alias by his prison mates.
01:26:39I'm not the one.
01:26:41I see.
01:26:43Therefore, you know that Osborne is not the red circle, Inspector.
01:26:46Why, yes, I've known it for some time.
01:26:47Then you staged this little farce only for my benefit, I take it.
01:26:54If I had my hands free, I would certainly be applauding you.
01:26:58But instead, I must ask you
01:27:01to get your hands up.
01:27:05Everybody!
01:27:07It looks as if you've outwitted me, Inspector.
01:27:10However, Inspector,
01:27:12I should be sorry if I had to shoot you.
01:27:15Is it all right if I smoke?
01:27:18Tell me something, Inspector.
01:27:20How long have you known the truth of the matter?
01:27:23When Selby was murdered, I suspected you.
01:27:26And I was certain when you pretended you'd been overcome and chloroformed,
01:27:30you insisted the culprit managed to get in the building somehow.
01:27:33Haggett was watching the window.
01:27:35It was then I pronounced my verdict.
01:27:38But I wasn't absolutely certain.
01:27:41Let me remove any doubt you may have.
01:27:52Give me the key.
01:27:58Don't anyone try to move now.
01:28:05Please don't worry, gentlemen. It's all right.
01:28:08He's completely covered.
01:28:17Evening, sir.
01:28:35Henry Lightman!
01:28:57Forgive me if I don't take tea with you another time.
01:29:00No!
01:29:05Yale didn't realize that we would reach Froyant in time to pump his stomach.
01:29:09By accident, there was a doctor on board the train.
01:29:12But why did you surround the whole thing with such mystery?
01:29:15I confess I couldn't resist surprising Yale with Froyant's miraculous resurrection.
01:29:18A little joke of mine.
01:29:20You should have worked in the theater.
01:29:22At least I would have gotten a little applause.
01:29:24Anyway, it's all over now.
01:29:26It's about tea time, but I'm thirsty.
01:29:28Nobody can brew tea as well as my daughter.
01:29:31I didn't know you had a daughter.
01:29:33I didn't know you had a daughter.
01:29:35Well, I do.
01:29:37Now, where is she?
01:29:40She's due any second.
01:29:42She should have been here now.
01:29:44She says she wants to do police work.
01:29:46Perhaps you could talk her out of it.
01:29:48I?
01:29:50No, I don't think I'm quite the man for it.
01:29:52Ah, you're still thinking of that girl, Thalia.
01:29:54Yes.
01:29:56Is that so terrible?
01:29:58She's a terrible person.
01:30:00I mean my daughter.
01:30:02I think in a few minutes she'll be put under arrest
01:30:04and this time she'll be sentenced once and for all.
01:30:06No, Inspector, she doesn't deserve that.
01:30:10I must go and help her.
01:30:12Do you know where...
01:30:14Hello there, Jack.
01:30:16Were you going away?
01:30:18Just when tea's coming.
01:30:20Let me introduce you.
01:30:22Jack Beardmore, I'd like you to know my assistant
01:30:24and my daughter.
01:30:26Thalia Drummond.
01:30:28Thalia Parr.
01:30:30Jack, don't you want to talk to her
01:30:32about the plans she has for a career?
01:30:34I can promise you there's nothing to worry about, sir.
01:30:36I'm afraid my wife won't have time.
01:30:38Your wife, Jack?
01:30:40I haven't been asked yet.
01:30:42Nor have I.
01:30:44I admit that I don't really have to be.
01:30:54At my last execution
01:30:56I was allowed to have a smoke on my way to the guillotine.
01:30:58Ah, how very French.
01:31:00I like the arrangements better.
01:31:02Only I'm afraid I owe my downfall to them.
01:31:04If not for the birthday celebration
01:31:06of the executioner, I wouldn't be here.
01:31:08And I wouldn't have had to get up
01:31:10so early this morning.
01:31:12I'm sorry, Hackett.
01:31:14Please don't let it worry you.
01:31:16I don't intend to make it a habit.
01:31:18Are you sure it's a good strong rope?
01:31:22If not, we've got others.
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