Death Trap (also known as Deathtrap) is a 1962 British film directed by John Moxey and starring Albert Lieven, Barbara Shelley and John Meillon. It is part of the long-running series of Edgar Wallace Mysteries films made at Merton Park Studios.
Plot
Fashion model Carol Halston's sister has committed suicide, shortly after withdrawing £7,000 from her bank. Investigating, Carol visits financier Paul Heindrik, which leads to blackmail and murder. Eventually, when Heindrik is revealed as the murderer, he attempts to kill Carol and also his secretary, but is thwarted by the arrival of the police.
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Fashion model Carol Halston's sister has committed suicide, shortly after withdrawing £7,000 from her bank. Investigating, Carol visits financier Paul Heindrik, which leads to blackmail and murder. Eventually, when Heindrik is revealed as the murderer, he attempts to kill Carol and also his secretary, but is thwarted by the arrival of the police.
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00:00You
00:30You
01:00You
01:30You
01:44Frankly dying I don't care where you got the money from or what you did with it. I invested it
01:48You mean gambled I said invested. That's what I meant in topaz synthetics
01:53Congratulations. I've been promised a seat on the board only your personal investment isn't high enough to guarantee that seat
01:58Yes, you have my sympathy that's not enough Paul I need more
02:02My dad Eric success isn't something you buy off the peg with my money or anyone else's you have to earn it
02:07I'm your son. You've got to help you my stepson Derek
02:10I'm not responsible for you or your actions
02:13I'm warning you Paul. It's not that simple. I'm in too deep to back out now apparently, but I can't help you
02:20It's that simple
02:23Yes, put him through
02:28Oh, good morning Turner, obviously you've seen yesterday's closing prices
02:33Yes, it's worked like a charm. Well, I said there would have been appreciable gain in the stock
02:40Good morning. Good morning
02:42My name is Halston. I'd like to see mr. Hendrick. Well, he's engaged at the moment. Perhaps I can help you. No
02:48No, I have to see mr. Hendrick. It's very important
02:52My sister was moral Halston. I think he'll remember her
02:56Well, if you take a seat, I'll see what I can do
03:01And my regards to mrs. Fennick goodbye
03:07There's a miss Halston outside she'd like to see you are you sure that's the name she gave yes
03:12She said she's more a Halston sister. I never knew she had a sister. Did you see what it was about?
03:17No, but she's rather set on seeing you. All right showing you don't mind going. Do you know I'll come back later
03:23Well, I shouldn't bother I really can't help you this time goodbye
03:29Miss Halston, good morning. Good morning. Miss Halston. Will you sit down? Yes. What can I do for you?
03:37It's about my sister. Yes, you know, she died five weeks ago. I read about it most unfortunate
03:43Yes, you didn't go to the inquest yourself then. No should I have gone?
03:46My sister wrote to me saying you were advising her about some investments. Thank you
03:52Yes, that was some time ago
03:54We did discuss the possibility of her investing her money
03:59But nothing came of it
04:01Certainly not to me. I later gives the impression you were already acting for her
04:06Yes, it does doesn't it?
04:09But I assure you it's quite a false impression. The last time I saw your sister was all about three months ago
04:16I'm a little puzzled. Why did you wait so long until you came to see me?
04:20I only found out about my sister's death a week ago. I've been on the continent for about six months
04:25Holiday? No, no such luck. I'm a fashion model. I was traveling quite a bit. My letters took a while to catch up
04:33Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't offer you a drink. Sherry? Yes, thank you
04:37Your sister's death must have been quite a shock. I don't believe she meant to kill herself
04:42I'm sure she didn't. Unfortunately, the actual cause of her death is not as rare as you seem to think
04:48How do you mean?
04:49Well, I'm no authority on the subject, but I do know that 900 people, mostly women, died last year alone from an overdose of barbiturates
04:58I didn't know my sister was taking sleeping pills
05:00From what little I've read about it, I don't think anyone did
05:04Did you know that she drew 7,000 pounds from the bank the day before she died?
05:08No, I didn't
05:09It was a legacy from my father
05:11Really? And that was the money she intended to invest?
05:15For some strange reason, she took the money in cash. And there's not a sign of it now
05:21Frankly, it's the first time I've heard of any money being missing
05:33Taxi!
05:42Taxi!
05:51It was quite a surprise about Miss Halston's sister, wasn't it?
05:54Yes, it was. Strange neither of us knowing anything about her until now
05:59You didn't know about her, did you, Jean?
06:01No, how could I? She was on... No, I didn't
06:05Did you sign those letters?
06:06Yes, they're on the desk. Get them off as soon as you can
06:09I'm lunching with Graham. You can reach me at the club if you need me
06:12All right
06:39Thank you
06:40Thank you
06:41Thank you
07:08Heavy firearms manual, sir
07:10And not before time. You know, this thing's driving me up the wall
07:13Sure, it was part of the gun before I stripped it down
07:18The ballistics said you'd take good care of it, sir
07:20They're joking, of course
07:21No, sir
07:22Well, somebody is, aren't they?
07:24Now then, let's see
07:26I ran into the assistant commissioner downstairs
07:28Should have had more sense
07:29Yes, sir, but...
07:30But what?
07:31There's a Miss Carol Halston outside
07:33Halston? What's she look like?
07:35Well...
07:36All right, Sergeant, all right. And who wished her on to me?
07:39The assistant commissioner, sir
07:40The assistant commissioner
07:42Why?
07:43Her father was Commander Halston
07:45Halston?
07:46You remember, sir
07:47He helped Chief Superintendent Gillis during the Aden sabotage investigation
07:50And Gillis just happens to be in Singapore
07:52I was to say the AC would take it as a personal favor if you do what you could for the young lady, sir
07:57Yes, I'm sure he would
07:58Have we the slightest idea what it's all about?
08:00No, sir
08:01No. All right, Sergeant, wheel her in
08:06You come this way, miss
08:08Detective Inspector Simons, Miss Halston
08:10Good morning, Miss Halston
08:11Good morning
08:12You sit down, don't you?
08:13Thank you
08:14Now, as you probably know, the assistant commissioner has asked me to...
08:20The assistant commissioner has asked me to see if I can help you
08:22So, what seems to be the trouble?
08:25It's about my sister, Moira
08:28She was found dead in her flat in Cumberland Place five weeks ago
08:32An overdose of sleeping pills
08:34I see
08:35They say it was an accident, but I'm not sure that's right
08:39What makes you think that?
08:40The day before she died, she drew 7,000 pounds from the bank, every penny she had
08:44And there's no sign of it now
08:46You've made a thorough search?
08:47Yes
08:48And I suppose you've applied for letters of administration?
08:50Yes, the solicitors did that
08:51Did they know anything about the missing money?
08:53No
08:54You're quite certain of your dates?
08:56I mean, it was the day before she died that she drew all this money from the bank?
08:59Yes, quite certain
09:01I see
09:02Do you know where the inquest was held?
09:04Huntington
09:05Thank you
09:06Just a moment, please
09:23Oh, I ordered, I thought it would save you time
09:26Thanks
09:27You sound as though you've been running all the way, have you?
09:29Part of it
09:30There's never a taxi around when you want one
09:32I used to say that about policemen, but they're around all right when somebody makes it worth their while
09:36How many of those have you had?
09:38Just the one, my darling
09:40You know me, Jean, moderation in everything
09:42I can't stay long, I want to get back as soon as possible
09:45Ah, yes, afraid of being caught in the act
09:47Well, not to worry
09:49You sounded on the phone this morning as though you'd found something important for me
09:53Have you?
09:54Yes, but before I tell you, I want your promise that you won't do anything foolish
09:57You mean concerning our mutual friend, Paul Heinrich?
10:00You said it was only money you were interested in
10:02Isn't everyone?
10:03I'm serious, Ross, I want your promise
10:05Yes, of course
10:07Oh, don't worry, Jean
10:09I've learnt my lesson with Mr. Heinrich, I know what it's like being inside
10:14Now, what have you found?
10:16Well, five weeks ago, a woman called Maura Halston was found dead in her flat
10:22This morning, her sister Carol came to see Paul
10:25I listened on the desk intercom while he was talking to her
10:28You want to be very careful when you do that
10:30Don't worry, I am
10:31It cost me a packet to fix those up
10:33I don't want Heinrich to find out until they've fully paved their way
10:37He won't
10:38All right, what about the sister?
10:39The day before she died, she drew 7,000 pounds out of the bank
10:43There's been no sign of it since, at least not as far as most people are concerned
10:48And what do you know?
10:49I heard Paul tell the sister that the last time he saw Maura Halston was three months ago
10:54And?
10:56Here's the key
10:58I found this
11:00It's a counterpoil for a receipt for 7,000 pounds
11:03Made out to Maura Halston and signed by Paul
11:06It's dated the day before she died
11:08How did she die?
11:10Overdose of sleeping pills, and she'd been drinking rather heavily
11:13Are you suggesting that Paul had something to do with her death?
11:16Of course not, Paul isn't capable of killing anyone
11:19No, not for 7,000 pounds
11:23But if he found a way of investing...
11:25You're going to talk like that, I'd better go
11:27Whose side are you on?
11:29I bought you that, didn't I? It proves that Paul has the money
11:34Maura Halston?
11:35Yes, sir
11:36Yes, I knew Miss Halston slightly, we discussed certain investments
11:39That's as far as it went
11:41Strange sort of a woman
11:43Quite vague, almost neurotic
11:46There wasn't any correspondence?
11:48No, nothing
11:49My files are at your disposal, Inspector
11:51That won't be necessary, sir
11:53So you know nothing about this missing money?
11:56Nothing at all
11:58Excuse me
12:01Yes?
12:02I'm sorry to disturb you, Paul, but there's an urgent call for you
12:05Who is it?
12:06I don't know, he wouldn't say
12:10All right, put him through, I'm awfully sorry
12:12Hello?
12:13Mr. Heinrich?
12:15Yes, I thought I recognised the voice
12:17Perhaps you, er, you recognise mine?
12:20I'm afraid I don't, who is it, please?
12:22Well, I know it's been a year, but I would have thought you could have recognised my voice anywhere
12:29Oh, yes, I remember you made one some time ago
12:34I'm going into business myself now, and I expect you to finance me
12:37After six years of loyal service, who better than you knows my worth?
12:42Oh, I, er...
12:43I have a very interesting proposition for you
12:46I have a very interesting piece of collateral here
12:49Could you be a little plainer? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about
12:52I'm talking about a dead woman and a missing £7,000
12:58I have here a counterfoil of a receipt that clearly says you're holding the bank
13:02I see
13:05Well, this is hardly the right moment to go into details
13:08Would you call me back?
13:11Oh, that'll be my pleasure, Mr. Heinrich
13:16Oh, by the way, I need £5,000 all at once and rather quickly
13:21I'll call you in an hour
13:27Sorry I couldn't be of more help
13:29Well, that's the way it goes, sir
13:31Thank you for seeing me anyway
13:32Goodbye, sir
13:33Goodbye
13:34Sanscombe
13:36Thank you
13:39Paul, would you mind if I went early?
13:42You mean now?
13:43I have some shopping to do, I could stay if you'd rather
13:45No, there's no need, I can manage. You run along
13:48Oh, Jean, before you go, would you mind ringing Martins and tell them I want a self-drive car for a few days?
13:52Of course
13:53Oh, on second thoughts, you just get me the number, would you?
13:56I'll talk to them
13:57All right
14:11Martins?
14:12Martins, good evening
14:13This is Paul Heinrich
14:20I'll be there
14:23There isn't anything else, is there?
14:24No, thank you
14:25Have you left the line switched through?
14:27Yes
14:28I'll see you in the morning
14:30All right
14:43Thank you
15:08Come in
15:09A Martin motor, sir?
15:10Oh, come in, yes
15:11There's the key, sir
15:12Thank you
15:13Would you just sign here, please?
15:14Certainly
15:16The office said you wanted to take your own car in for a complete overhaul
15:19Yes, I do, but it'll have to wait until tomorrow
15:21I'll give your office a ring first thing
15:23That's all right, sir
15:24Thank you
15:25Anytime will do, we're open day and night
15:27Oh, it's a yellow Zephyr, sir. I parked it just outside the front entrance
15:31Thank you
15:41Thank you
15:42Thank you
15:43Thank you
15:44Thank you
15:45Thank you
16:11Ross, if what you have to say is so important, why don't you keep it simple?
16:14Well, I have something to prove that you have 7,000 pounds that isn't rightfully yours
16:18That something is going to cost you 5,000
16:20But I want the money tonight
16:22Now, what could be simpler than that?
16:24I can't possibly find that amount in cash by tonight
16:27Well, that's your problem, but it's tonight or never
16:29Tomorrow the police can peruse the evidence and make of it what they like
16:33But you won't like that, will you?
16:34There is no point in either of us doing anything hasty, huh?
16:38I'm not unreasonable, Ross. You know me
16:41But you must give me time
16:42Let's see until 11 o'clock tonight
16:44We can meet at my place any time after that
16:47No, no, Mr. Heinrich, we can't
16:49This is one transaction that's going to be conducted in the open
16:51where everyone can see what's going on
16:53I'm completely in your hands
16:55Unfortunately, I will be on business in Copthorne until 9
16:59Fine, all the better. I know the area
17:01We can meet on your way back, about a mile past the old quarry entrance
17:05Just before you join the London Road for the clearing
17:08Yes, I know it
17:09All right, I'll be waiting there at 10 o'clock on the dot
17:11It will be dark by then. What will you be wearing?
17:13A light-coloured raincoat. Just flash your headlights a couple of times
17:16You'll see me
17:17Oh, and if you bring the money, that'll be the last you'll see of me
17:20I'll be there
17:41Roger, you can book me out. I'm off
18:03You only just finished
18:04Do you mind? I've got to go in a crust
18:06You've got the hardest crust I've ever come across
18:09Look, I've been working like a sling for three hours on that old rattletrap
18:12It's taken me 20 minutes to get the grease out of my nails
18:14And you expect to book 20 minutes over time, getting your fingernails clean?
18:17Well, I'll wear gloves next time. That'll make you happy
18:19Watch it
18:22Martin Motors. Good evening
18:24This is Paul Hindings speaking
18:25I took delivery of one of your self-drive cars this evening
18:30I've just discovered it's been stolen from outside my office
18:34Within the past hour
18:36Just a moment, sir
18:37Ramsey!
18:38I'm still here
18:39Did you deliver a self-drive to a Mr. Paul Hindings today?
18:42Yes, sir. Why?
18:43It's been pinched
18:44Well, I'd like
18:45I'm off
18:46Come here!
18:47Come on, I've got a right little
18:48She'll keep
18:49Sorry to keep you waiting, sir
18:51Yes, I've got all the car details
18:54Have you informed the police yet, sir?
18:56No, I've only just discovered it
18:58Would you be good enough to inform the police?
19:01I'm late for a business appointment, as it is
19:05Good
19:06And if the police wish to question me
19:08I shall be in my office first thing tomorrow morning
19:11Fine. I'm most grateful
19:37Well, you've been very quiet for the past hour
19:39You haven't said a thing all the way down
19:43I wish I hadn't found that counterfoil
19:45I wish I hadn't given it to him
19:47It's a bit late to have second thoughts on account of Heinrich now, my pet
19:51It isn't that
19:52I'm just afraid that something will go wrong
19:54If you're worrying about Heinrich, save your sympathy
19:56That's one man who can take very good care of himself
20:00Why did you give me the counterfoil, Jean?
20:02You didn't have to. Why did you?
20:04Does it matter?
20:05I'd like to know
20:07Well, when you were released from prison and you came to see Paul
20:10I knew he wouldn't help you
20:11So?
20:13I kept telling myself that it was none of my business
20:15That I shouldn't interfere, but
20:17Well, it was all so unfair
20:19I just felt that someone had to help you
20:22I knew you took the money, but Paul needn't have gone to the police
20:26Have I told you why?
20:27Because I was the perfect scapegoat
20:29For what, you admitted taking the money?
20:31I took £300, yes, but that's all
20:33Well, the audit showed there were £1,500 missing, you know that
20:37So I heard in court
20:39If you didn't take the rest, who did?
20:43It's nearly time
20:44Ross, answer me, if you...
20:46What are you doing with that?
20:47Oh, stop worrying, give it a rest
20:51Ross!
20:53Ross, wait a minute!
20:58Jean, tell me you feel that's loaded
20:59Give it to me!
21:00Tell me you're damn childish
21:01I won't let you do it
21:02I said let go!
21:05I'm sorry, Jean, but this is business
21:07Very serious business
21:09I don't understand you
21:10You go to all this trouble to help me
21:11And you still care about Heinrich
21:12I don't want anyone to get hurt
21:13Yes, particularly Heinrich
21:14I couldn't care less about Paul
21:16You try hating his guts as much as I do
21:17And I might get you somewhere
21:18You have to talk like that
21:19I'm sorry, it happens to be the company I've been keeping lately
21:21One thing I learnt while I was inside
21:23That's how to get Heinrich out of my system
21:24Try getting him out of yours while you can
21:26Ross!
21:27I'm not going to use this if that's what you're thinking
21:28Well, why did you bring it with you?
21:29I happen to know, Heinrich
21:30If he gets awkward, this may change his way of thinking
21:32Now get back in the car and keep out of sight
22:00I'm sorry
22:30I'm sorry
23:01Yes?
23:02Miss Halston?
23:05What is it?
23:06I'm Derek Maitland, can I talk to you?
23:08At this hour? What about?
23:09We met in my father's office this morning, remember?
23:11Oh, yes
23:12I can hardly talk to you like this
23:13It, um, it concerns your sister
23:15What about her?
23:16Look, it's pouring with rain
23:17May I come in?
23:18Oh, yes, of course
23:19Come in
23:20Come in
23:21Come in
23:22Come in
23:23Come in
23:24Come in
23:25Come in
23:26Come in
23:27Come in
23:28Come in
23:29Excuse me, may I come in?
23:31I'll take the chain away
23:35Thank you
23:41What are you doing?
23:42Do you mind?
23:43It'll help to keep out any prying eyes
23:46You don't have to look so scared, I'm not going to hurt you
23:48I wouldn't have let you in if I thought that
23:51There's no one else here, the girl who shares the flats away
23:54You said you had something to tell me about my sister
23:56What did Scott from the yard think about your story?
23:58I beg your pardon?
23:59I followed you there
24:00Why?
24:01I was curious about you
24:02I'd heard about your sister through my father, I wondered what you were up to
24:04Was it really any of your business?
24:06You must have told the police quite a story
24:08They were chasing her out of my father's office in no time
24:10Do you make it a habit to watch everyone like that?
24:12No, not everyone
24:13Only those who...
24:16It was about your sister, wasn't it, your visit to the police?
24:18I really don't think that's any of your business
24:20Her money or her death
24:22What do you know about that?
24:24A little more than what I've read
24:25I assume you're not particular about how you get the truth about your sister as long as you get it
24:28I don't think I know what you mean
24:29Well, let me put it another way
24:31I think I know someone who can help you with your questions about your sister
24:34Are you trying to make a deal with me?
24:36I'm interested in the truth about my stepfather and your sister
24:39Well?
24:40I think you'd better go
24:41Look, I came here to help you
24:42By involving your stepfather in some sort of a scandal with my sister
24:45Look, he's already involved
24:47Look, please go, we haven't any more to say
24:49In case you're interested, the person who can help us both is my father's secretary
24:53I'll ring you later in case you change your mind
24:55You needn't bother, I won't
24:56Might
25:12Sir
25:14Everything's cleared up now, sir
25:15All right, wrap it up
25:16Right
25:18Foreman Williams, sir
25:19I take it I was right, he was the same chap who used to work for Hendrick?
25:22Yes, sir, everything here checks, left the scrubs three weeks ago
25:26and lived in a house in Lancaster Gate
25:29Strayed a bit last night, didn't he?
25:31I wonder what the devil he was up to down here at that hour
25:33I don't know
25:34I bet he went and got a lead on the car that killed him
25:37They say the devil takes care of his own
25:41Excuse me, sir, one of my men found this in the grass near where he was killed
25:44Thank you
25:45Bob
25:46Bob
25:49Hey, Abash
25:50Car must have been going flat out and knocked that off when it hit him
25:53Yeah, one of the screws was broken, that would have helped
25:58All we want to know now is who owns the car that badge belongs to
26:03Guido
26:04It belongs to one of our self-drive cars
26:06Was it on hire yesterday?
26:07Yes, with Mr. Paul Hendrick
26:09Excuse me, sir
26:13Here we are, South Thames Chambers
26:15Delivered in the evening, just before six
26:18Does that surprise you?
26:19Yes, it does rather
26:20I don't think we'll be able to help you
26:22No? Why?
26:23The car was stolen from outside of his office
26:25Between six and seven yesterday evening
26:26Stolen?
26:27That's right
26:28It's on record
26:29I reported the theft as soon as Mr. Hendrick called
26:46Hello?
26:47Hello, is that you, Ross?
26:51Who is it?
26:52I say, who is it?
26:59Yes
27:02I'm sorry to barge in on you like this, sir
27:04There wasn't anybody in the outer office
27:05Yes, my secretary is out
27:07Quite frankly, Inspector, I'm a little tired of your visits
27:10I told you all I know about Miss Halston, surely that's sufficient?
27:12Yes, sir, I'm more than grateful
27:13But it isn't about Miss Halston this time
27:15Then what?
27:16A man called Ross Williams
27:17He worked for you, I believe, a year ago
27:19Yes, he did
27:20But he's not here now
27:21And I've no idea where he is
27:22We have, sir
27:23He was killed by a car late last night
27:26Killed?
27:27That's right, sir
27:28By a car that didn't stop
27:29We have reason to believe it was the same car you rented from Martin Motors yesterday
27:33The car I rented?
27:34You did hire a car yesterday afternoon, sir
27:36Yes, indeed I did
27:37But then you must also know that the car was stolen from outside this office
27:40Between six and seven o'clock, as I understand it
27:42Precisely
27:43I reported it as soon as I discovered the car was missing
27:45Haven't you any idea who might have taken it?
27:49How could I?
27:51What a question, Inspector
28:12That's right, a Mr. Ross Williams
28:14He's got a room facing the front
28:16Why?
28:17We'd like to see it, please
28:18I'll show you
28:19I suppose it's all right
28:25Is he in some sort of trouble?
28:27That's what we're trying to find out
28:28This is his room
28:29He won't be in
28:30Open it up
28:31If you say so
28:33Oh, he must have left it unlocked
28:35What's he supposed to have done?
28:37He's been killed
28:38By a car, I suppose
28:39Oh, how terrible to live with such a quiet one
28:42You never know who's going next, do you?
28:44Poor Mr. Williams
28:46Yes, how long has he been living here, madam?
28:47Three weeks
28:48Three weeks last Wednesday, if my memory serves me right
28:51Of course, he's been away, of course, you see
28:53A young lady, Miss Anscombe, I think her name was
28:56She booked the room for him
28:58Paul Heinrich, Secretary, sir
28:59Who?
29:00I was speaking to the Inspector
29:02Did you know anything about any other of his friends, apart from Miss Anscombe?
29:05No
29:06I mean, did anyone else ever call here?
29:07Ask them
29:08Oh, yes, two people did, I suppose
29:39I rang the bell, but you didn't answer
29:41Where did you get the key?
29:43In Ross' flat
29:44It fits your door as if it was made for it
29:45Then it was, wasn't it?
29:47May I have it back, please?
29:48What's going on between you and Ross?
29:50Nothing, why?
29:51Oh, really
29:52You were having a very cosy chat yesterday in the bar
29:55Have you been spying on me?
29:57Why are you so nervous?
29:59Am I?
30:00You're scared about something
30:02Are these any good?
30:04Why didn't you open the door?
30:06I rang the bell a couple of times, you must have heard it
30:08What happened?
30:09May I have my key back, please?
30:11Is it Paul?
30:12Is that why you're so jumpy?
30:13That he might find out about you and Ross?
30:15Of course not
30:16There wasn't anything to find out, anyway
30:17Wasn't?
30:18You said that in a past tense
30:20Look, I don't know what you're talking about
30:22So, perhaps if you're finished, you'll go and let me get dressed
30:26You still haven't explained about the key
30:30You heard it that time, didn't you?
30:31Well, don't bother with it
30:33If they think you're not at home, they'll go away
30:35Unless it's Paul
30:45Morning, Miss
30:46Good morning
30:47May we come in?
30:48Yes
30:49Thank you
30:53Goodbye, Jean
30:54I hope you're not leaving on our account, sir
30:56No, I come and go to suit myself, not other people
30:58That's nice
30:59I wish we could all be as independent
31:01But hang on a minute, will you?
31:03I don't have to
31:05You see, if you disappear the moment I arrive
31:07Circumstances being what they are, I'm bound to wonder why
31:10You do see that
31:11What circumstances are you talking about?
31:13The unfortunate death of Mr. Ross Williams
31:15Death?
31:16You didn't know?
31:17Well, how could I?
31:18He was killed by a car last night
31:20It didn't stop
31:21We've reason to believe the driver meant to kill Mr. Williams
31:25Meant to kill him?
31:26Yes, Miss
31:27I believe you and he were quite close friends
31:30I knew him, but that's all
31:32You did rent a room for him in Stanhope Terrace three weeks ago?
31:35Oh, yes
31:37While he was still in prison, he asked me to find him somewhere to live when he was released
31:41Did you visit him in prison?
31:43No, I wrote to him
31:44Did you feel under any sort of obligation to help him?
31:46Of course not, why should I?
31:48Aren't you a little off course, Inspector?
31:50In what way, sir?
31:51Ross was found guilty of fraudulent conversion of clients' money while he was employed by my stepfather
31:55Thank you, sir
31:56We did know that, as a matter of fact
31:58Surely that's a line of inquiry you should pursue
32:01I'll bear it in mind
32:02I still don't see what all this has to do with me
32:04The car that killed him had been stolen four hours before from outside Mr. Paul Heinrich's office
32:09It was on hire to him
32:11I'm not quite with you
32:12It is a little involved, sir
32:14But I felt sure that you'd be bright enough to see the full implication
32:18That the car was stolen and used to kill Ross to implicate my father in the murder
32:23Murder, sir?
32:24Well, it demands to that, doesn't it?
32:26I mean, isn't that what you just said?
32:27Not in so many words
32:29Did you know about the car, miss?
32:31I knew Mr. Heinrich would have one, yes
32:33Do you know if anyone else knew?
32:34No
32:35Was Mr. Williams involved in any, shall we say, questionable dealings?
32:39I've already told you, I didn't know him that well
32:42He didn't confide in me
32:43No, no, of course not
32:45Wouldn't your time be better employed in looking for the missing car?
32:47Find that and you've got all the answers you need
32:49Forensic work being the applied science that it is today
32:51How on earth did you know the car's missing, sir?
32:54Oh, I naturally assumed
32:56I mean, why else are you asking all these run-of-the-mill questions if you've found it?
32:59Routine questions are bound to be run-of-the-mill, I suppose
33:02But don't you worry about the car
33:04We'll find it
33:05And then we'll all be happy
33:07Won't we, sir?
33:14Hey, who left this?
33:18A new car, too
33:22Reward
33:24That's it
33:25Reward
33:27Reward? For what?
33:30For the car I just found
33:32Car? Where is it?
33:33Slapped up bank in the middle of the bushes by the old Duffield quarry track
33:39Come off it, Ted, that quarry track hasn't been used for years
33:41You've been mixing them again
33:42I tell you, just found a car
33:45Pull the other one
33:46How many wheels?
33:47Four
33:48Why, how many wheels do you think a car's got, eh?
33:51How old is it?
33:53See your face in it
33:54Mine, not yours
33:56Now, look here, Ted, if you're having me on again, you won't get a warm cell here next Christmas
33:59I tell you, just seen it about a mile down the old quarry track
34:04Wait here
34:05I seen it first
34:06I gets the reward now that you're diddling
34:09I know me rights
34:10Sit over there and keep your grubby paws off the paintwork
34:13You mind your manners
34:16Don't forget the reward
34:18I was the one that found the car
34:23This isn't a car, all right, sir?
34:25It's a funny place to abandon a stolen car in the middle of nowhere
34:28I thought the same myself, sir, so I took a look at the petrol tank
34:31Empty, that might explain things
34:33It must be, what, half a mile from the main road?
34:35Just about, and about a mile from where Williams was killed
34:37Where's this track lead to?
34:38Oh, the old Duffield quarry, hasn't been used for years
34:41As a matter of fact, old Ted Cupps
34:43Old who?
34:44Ted Cupps, the old boy who found the car
34:46He's claimed Squatter's right hand
34:48Ted Cupps, the old boy who found the car
34:50He's claimed Squatter's rights up at the quarry, sir
34:53Lives in a little hut, except at Christmas
34:55Usually spends out at the local station
34:57We kept him there in case you wanted a word
34:59Good, good
35:00Excuse me, sir
35:01We're on the insurance cover
35:04It's a hire car
35:05Bob, check the mileage indicator, we might get something from there
35:08Right
35:09Then we can have a word with this old Ted...
35:11What did you say his name was?
35:12Cupps
35:19Did you bring the reward?
35:21The inspector wants a word with you first
35:23What for?
35:24I found the car and I get the reward
35:26None of your diddly, no, none of your diddly
35:28No, no, no, of course not
35:29Just a few routine questions, that's all
35:31And thank you for telling us about the car
35:33Well, I was coming anyway
35:35There's something fishy going on at the quarry
35:38You ought to look into it
35:39Later, Ted, later
35:40About the car
35:41About the car
35:42Another car, that's what I'm telling you
35:45Another car?
35:46Who did you say he was?
35:47An inspector from Scotland Yard
35:49Oh, then you ought to take a look
35:52None of these fellas, they believe me
35:54But I'm not as barmy as they make out
35:56Where was this other car?
35:58At the quarry, that's what I'm telling you
36:00Is it still there?
36:01Of course not, I'd have told you if it was
36:03But it was there last night
36:05You got a map of the quarry?
36:06Sergeant, map
36:07Yes, sir
36:11He's a bit of a romancer, so this may be one of his tricks
36:14A bit of a romancer, so this may be one of his tall stories
36:17Why, is he in the habit of spinning them?
36:18All the time, anything to get a free meal or whatever's going
36:21Right
36:23Now then, Ted, where was this other car parked?
36:27Under a lean-to, just near my hut
36:30Did you see anybody with it?
36:31No, but he woke me up, starting it up in the middle of the night
36:34Made enough noise to wake the dead
36:41What do you think of his story, sir?
36:43I think the old boy's telling the truth
36:44In that case, we'd better have another good look at the quarry
36:47Yes, we'll take him with us
36:48Oh, there's one other thing
36:49Yes, sir
36:50I'd like a petrol absorption test down on the ground where we found the first car
36:53Just in case the petrol was siphoned off for our benefit
36:55To make it look as though that's why the car had been abandoned
36:58Right, sir
36:59Are you with me, Bob?
37:00I think so
37:01The killer used two cars
37:03The self-driving stole from Heinrich and the one the old boy saw at the quarry
37:06He probably parked it there a little before the crime
37:09Very likely it was his own car
37:11His own car
37:12Well, why not?
37:13He'd just killed Williams on the London Road
37:15What safer way of getting back to town than in his own car?
37:27Finally, I enclose a short list of further suggested purchases
37:32For the investment of £20,000
37:35In my opinion, they indicate excellent prospects for the companies
37:39For the next few years
37:41Of course, etc, etc, etc
37:43And this is to go only to the three clients on this day?
37:46Yes
37:48Strange the police coming to see you about, Ross
37:51I told you, I found him somewhere to live
37:54The police found my address at his flat
37:56Yes
37:57You are rather helpless in some respects
38:00Pity you had to meet him ever again
38:03I don't see how I could have done any different
38:05No, I suppose not
38:06The inherent mothering instinct in you
38:08He was a good employee before that one unfortunate lapse
38:11That one unfortunate lapse, as you put it
38:14Cost our clients £1,500
38:18Yes?
38:20Nothing
38:23Had you any idea what he was doing down there at that hour?
38:26No
38:27He never said anything about going there?
38:29No
38:32All right, I'll sign them as soon as they're ready
38:39I hope you're not here with renewed pleas for financial assistance, Derek
38:43No, I accept the inevitable
38:45I admire your frankness
38:47You said that as though you suspected it
38:49Not at all, Derek
38:50You have a very alert mind
38:52You ought to cultivate it more instead of modelling yourself on me
38:55You should be flattered, I still do
38:57Don't you find it a tragic waste of time?
38:59We all want the best of everything
39:01You can't change human nature
39:03I would be the last to try
39:05But you don't have to mark my every move
39:07You are clever enough to be a success on your own merit
39:10So I've discovered that that kind of talent takes a little time to mature
39:14Nothing comes easy
39:15I don't know, Paul, you've had a good inning so far
39:18All right, why are you here?
39:20You've been on my mind quite a bit these past 24 hours
39:22Have I? With regard to what?
39:24I've been wondering how I can help you
39:26Help me? Why should I need any help?
39:28You're in trouble, aren't you?
39:30Not that I'm aware of
39:32Ross Williams was killed last night
39:34Yes, I was told so
39:35You're not concerned?
39:37Now, should I be?
39:38He was killed by a car on hire to you
39:40Yes, the police said that
39:42But whatever the truth of it is
39:44I know I wasn't at the wheel when it happened
39:46Any idea who was?
39:50Yes?
39:51Excuse me, Paul, the driver's here
39:53Send him in
39:57I'm sorry I'm late, sir
39:58The traffic's getting diabolical
40:00I hope the car being pinched didn't muck up your evening too much, eh?
40:03It was inconvenient, but I managed
40:05Here you are
40:06Tell the manager I would like my car back as soon as possible
40:08Yes, sir
40:09You said someone had a right gird it
40:11Well, I've brought the breakdown wagon, sir
40:12He will need it
40:14You distribute a lead
40:15And the two front tires have been stashed
40:18Yes, some people have a weird sense of humour
40:20That sounds like a bunch of tearaways
40:22Yes, more than likely
40:23That's the address
40:24You'll find the car outside my house
40:25And don't forget to tell the manager, will you?
40:27All right, sir, you can rely on me
40:29Trouble with your car, Paul?
40:30Yes
40:31Why else do you think I hired one?
40:33I never gave it a thought
40:35At least not till I remembered you were meeting Ross Williams last night
40:39I was what?
40:40You were meeting him at a clearing off the London Road, weren't you?
40:42On your way back from Copthorne
40:44You seem to be remarkably well informed about my movements
40:47Have you been talking to Jean?
40:49What makes you think she'd tell me anything?
40:51Oh, I know her better than you think
40:53She's a highly emotional creature
40:55A little love, a little hate goes a long way with her
40:59She still blames me for that unfortunate business of Ross being sent to prison
41:02You were the only witness against him
41:04Well, I only did what I had to do
41:06To this day, nobody seems to understand it, not even you
41:09Ross didn't have to take those £1,500
41:11If you're stupid enough to pull a stunt like that and get caught
41:14You must be prepared to pay for the mistake
41:17As I see it, the trick is not to get caught, whatever stunt you pull
41:29May I talk to you?
41:48Where did you find my address?
41:49On the telephone directory
41:55What do you want?
42:00Right then
42:02Now, if that's the mileage figure when you delivered the car
42:05And that's the reading when we found it
42:07How much petrol should there have been still in the tank?
42:09About five gallons
42:12You said it was empty
42:14Siphoned off
42:15Who delivered the car?
42:17Steve Ramsey, he's over there
42:19I'll have a word with him
42:20Dig him out
42:21Hey, Ramsey
42:22Can't you see I'm busy?
42:27Ramsey
42:28Is that you, Garget?
42:30Well, who are you?
42:31Police, CID
42:33I know what's up
42:34I understand you delivered a self-drive car yesterday to a Mr Paul Heinrich
42:38We're not back on that again, are we?
42:40Why do you say that?
42:41Well, his name is beginning to haunt me
42:42Nothing but trouble
42:43In what way?
42:44Well, look at me
42:45I wasn't born like this
42:47Heinrich's car did this
42:48This is his car?
42:49Yeah
42:50How long has it been in here?
42:51Since four this afternoon
42:53I towed it myself
42:54Why, what's the mystery?
42:56What's wrong with it?
42:57Apart from the oil leak
42:59All the front tires were slashed
43:01Distributor leads yanked out
43:02Willful damage?
43:03Yeah, well, it looks like it
43:04Recent?
43:05Well, he reckons it was done by a bunch of tearaways a couple of nights ago
43:08He did a good job while he was at it
43:09Have you got the car keys?
43:10Yeah
43:11Well, what's up?
43:12Take a look, Bob
43:13Sure
43:15Look, it's all very well to come in here
43:16But I've got a job to do on this car
43:17You might as well get washed off, Ramsey
43:18You've done all you're going to do on this car today
43:21Well, it suits me
43:22What's Sol Heinrich going to say about this?
43:24Sir
43:25I found this
43:27Thank you
43:32I'll do all the explaining that's necessary to our friend, Mr. Heinrich
43:36All right
43:37Thank you
43:56I know no more about your sister's death than you do
43:59They said she'd been drinking the night before she died
44:01So you said before
44:03But it was the alcohol combined with the sleeping pills that killed her
44:06It does happen, you know
44:07My sister wouldn't be that foolish
44:10And Derek said
44:11Derek said
44:12Look, he's no different from Paul
44:13They both just use people
44:15If you feel like that about them, why won't you tell me what you know?
44:18All I know is that Paul was with your sister the night before she died
44:22I think you'd better go
44:24I'm not leaving until you've told me the truth
44:26I told you...
44:30In here
44:31Quick
44:37Hello, Jean
44:38Paul
44:39You look surprised
44:42I hope I'm not interrupting anything
44:44No, no, of course not
44:46You didn't look at all well when you left the office
44:48I'm all right
44:49Good, good
44:50This business about Ross has upset you, hasn't it?
44:53I was quite concerned about you
44:54Nothing to worry about, Paul
44:55I feel fine
44:56Oh, that's good news
44:57How about her?
44:58She's fine
44:59She's fine
45:00She's fine
45:01She's fine
45:02She's fine
45:03She's fine
45:04She's fine
45:05That's good news
45:06How about a little drink?
45:07Not for me, thanks
45:08Oh, come on
45:09Just a small one
45:10Gin or whiskey?
45:11Whiskey
45:12Good
45:29Coming
45:31Just a minute, I'm coming
45:36Thanks
45:37Hey, not so fast
45:38Who are you?
45:39I'm looking for Miss Halston
45:40Oh, she's not here
45:42Do you know where she's gone?
45:43It's very important
45:44Oh, I'll bet it is
45:45Look, if I have any idea where I might find her
45:46I'm Derek Maitland
45:47Oh, you're the one she calls the arrogant young stepson
45:50I'm sorry to disappoint you
45:52Oh, Carol said that, not me
45:53No, thanks
45:54I've got a stepbrother
45:55Mind you, he's a bit, um...
45:57But you...
45:58Look, I apologise for pushing in on you like this
45:59Who's complaining?
46:00But I must find Carol, I've got to
46:01Don't have a go at me
46:02Look, why don't you sit down and relax and wait till she gets back
46:06That's better
46:07Now, why don't we talk or something?
46:10Look, did she give you any indication at all where she might have gone?
46:12I've just told you, I don't know where she is
46:15Oh, just a minute
46:16What?
46:17When I came through, she was thumbing through her phone book
46:21I mean, showbiz, what do you do?
46:23Oh, I don't know
46:24Phone book
46:26I mean, showbiz, what do you do?
46:27Look, I haven't got time to chatter
46:29Oh, charming
46:30Oh, look, this must be the one she's marked a name of
46:34She asked me
46:35Mean anything?
46:38Call again
46:41Another drink, Gin?
46:42Yes
46:45Paul, why did you come here tonight?
46:48You're not beginning to doubt me, are you, Gin?
46:51I told you before, I was worried
46:54You haven't been well at all these last few days
46:56I didn't think you'd notice
46:58My dear girl, very few things which happen in my office escape my attention
47:02You must know that
47:03Thank you
47:05Of course, I don't want you to misunderstand me
47:08My main concern was your state of mind, your very strange behavior
47:13My what?
47:14Listening on the office intercom to conversations in my office
47:18Oh, I don't blame you entirely
47:20I'm sure Ross put you up to it
47:22But I didn't mean to harm...
47:24That's all right, Gin, you haven't got to explain
47:27And my briefcase and the duplicate key
47:30Presumably something else Ross arranged for you
47:34What a nasty little mind he must have had
47:37You were determined to get me, weren't you, Gin?
47:40You can't believe that, Paul
47:41I only wanted to help...
47:43Help him?
47:44Yes
47:45I can understand that
47:47You were sorry for him
47:48But it was a little unkind of you to help him to take his revenge against me
47:52Strange
47:53If you hadn't tried to help him, he would be alive now
47:57Don't say that
47:58Why not?
47:59Is the truth so painful?
48:02But I only wanted to...
48:03You are as responsible as anyone for his death
48:06Paul, I...
48:07I feel...
48:09Help me
48:10You mustn't worry, Gin
48:13Nothing can happen to you here
48:15Finish your drink
48:18I can't
48:21I'm afraid I...
48:22I said drink it
48:32Thank you
48:33All right, start searching
48:34I want this place covered from top to bottom
48:35That means under the floorboards too, if we have to
48:37I don't think Mr. Heinrich is going to like this
48:39I've got a warrant, Sergeant, it's all I need
48:41Well, get on with it
48:48All right
48:58Remember, it's anything that looks the least bit medical
49:01All right
49:02Barbiturates, liquid, powder, pills, they're not fussy at this stage
49:18Rob
49:21Take a look at these
49:25Yachts and a villa, both under construction in the south of France
49:30He named the yacht after himself
49:32Paul II
49:36Wait a minute
49:37When did that woman die?
49:39You know, that client of his, the missing 7,000
49:41Five weeks ago, the 11th of last month
49:44Balance of 7,000 pounds, paid by Heinrich five weeks ago on the villa
49:48On the 13th, two days after her death
49:51Come in
49:53You want me?
49:54This letter was left on your desk an hour ago, sir
49:56The AC thought it might be important
49:57Thank you
49:58All right
50:00You know, the sooner the AC decides to retire to Bognor and start breeding boxer pups, the happier...
50:06Hello
50:08How important, sir?
50:09It's from Heinrich's secretary
50:11Inspector
50:14Thank you
50:45Miss Halston
50:47You've been as quiet as a mouse
50:48You should have let me know
50:49Let me go, Ralph
51:07Quite a remarkable conspiracy, Mr. Halston
51:09I'm afraid it's not
51:12Quite a remarkable conspiracy of silence, wasn't it, dear?
51:16You being in there
51:18Another you or Jean saying a word about it
51:21Quite remarkable
51:24Don't worry about Jean
51:25She's all right
51:26All she needs is a good night's sleep
51:28Is she dead?
51:30Don't be childish
51:31Of course not
51:32She's asleep
51:34Poor child, you had quite an ordeal, hadn't you?
51:36What with your sister's death and everything else
51:38All you need is a stiff drink to calm your nerves
51:41Here
51:45Come on, drink it
51:52Keep very quiet
51:54I don't want to harm you if I can help it
51:56You see what I mean?
52:04Dad
52:05What's wrong? Why didn't you open the door?
52:06What's the matter with you?
52:07That was my idea
52:09I told her not to
52:10Paul
52:11You don't seem surprised to see me here
52:13I've learned not to underestimate you
52:14There's no need to keep the girl here. Let her go
52:16You're underestimating me now
52:18Derek
52:20You should really listen to her, Derek, while you can
52:23Let her go, Paul
52:24I can't
52:25You know I can't
52:26She knows too much
52:28So do I
52:29Yes, you do
52:30And you would be the first to admit that I must protect my investment the only way I can
52:34Since when was killing an investment?
52:36You know better than to ask that
52:39Get away from the girl
52:41I said get away
52:43Out
52:56That's right
52:57Drink it up
52:59Take it
53:00Take it
53:01Take that
53:02It was something he put in the drink. He made her drink it
53:05Same stuff. Get an ambulance and make it fast
53:10Her breathing's a bit labored but she'll be all right if we get a move on
53:12Derek
53:13You've got to help
53:14Take him out
53:15Out
53:16Derek
53:18I'd better go with him
53:19I wouldn't, sir, but you can
53:20Why don't you see this young lady home instead?
53:22I'm sure she'd appreciate it
53:23What about Jean?
53:24On its way, sir
53:25Good
53:26Will she be all right?
53:27We'll look after her, miss. There's only a few to stay
53:28I'll take your statements later. I'm glad you didn't come to any harm
53:32Get your book out, Bob. It's going to be a long night
53:36Um, sir
53:39Sergeant, that is someone else's property and it may have been fixed
53:45Let's try the gin
54:01THE END