I Wake Up Screaming

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00:00:59 Extra! Extra!
00:01:02 Blonde model murdered!
00:01:05 - Hey, boy!
00:01:12 Thanks.
00:01:14 - [Man] If you know what's good for you,
00:01:17 - Why'd you do it?
00:01:19 - You've said that before.
00:01:21 - I can keep it up as long as you can.
00:01:24 You don't seem to get the idea at all.
00:01:28 - It means the hot spot.
00:01:32 I think we can.
00:01:36 You're a pretty tough guy, aren't you,
00:01:39 - Why don't you come out in the open
00:01:42 - When did you first meet Vicky Lynn?
00:01:46 Say, listen, fellas. Why-Why don't you
00:01:49 then you can play it over
00:01:55 Go ahead, Frankie,
00:01:57 Pick it up when you met her for the first time
00:02:01 - Okay, MacDonald. For you, I'll do it.
00:02:04 I'd been to the fights
00:02:06 We'd just dropped in
00:02:08 - And hotcakes and coffee.
00:02:11 No, but the rest of it
00:02:14 You couldn't afford it
00:02:16 - Say, you know something?
00:02:19 I'm wasting my time
00:02:23 [Chuckles]
00:02:26 I bet I can take that girl- inside of six months,
00:02:29 What ladder? You've promoted
00:02:33 but I doubt if even you, maestro,
00:02:36 In the right clothes, the right places with the
00:02:40 It might be fun trying,
00:02:43 Here she comes now, Frankie.
00:02:49 How would you like to go to
00:02:52 - This is where I came in.
00:02:55 I'll put you in a sable wrap and introduce
00:02:58 I say you're out
00:03:00 ## [Band]
00:03:04 Eleanor, I wish you had seen me
00:03:08 - That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
00:03:13 That, my dear Lady Handel, is a secret
00:03:17 - Ah.
00:03:23 - Good evening, Mr. Christopher.
00:03:26 I have your table
00:03:37 I say, I'm in luck. It just happens
00:03:41 - Who is he?
00:03:43 Prizefights, hockey,
00:03:46 Mostly girls.
00:03:49 - Wine with the dinner and coffee later.
00:03:53 - Hello, Christopher.
00:03:55 Miss Lynn, I'd like you to meet
00:03:59 Actor? Really?
00:04:02 Listen, you little hash slinger, don't give me
00:04:06 - Am I overdoing it?
00:04:13 Hello, Christopher.
00:04:16 - How do you think?
00:04:18 Miss Lynn, I'd like you to know Larry Evans,
00:04:20 - Larry, this is Miss Vicky Lynn.
00:04:24 - I've read much about you.
00:04:26 Naturally. Most of it
00:04:30 - Ouch.
00:04:33 Yeah. That last line wasn't in the script.
00:04:35 Sit down. Lynn? Lynn?
00:04:39 No, no. My family came from Boston,
00:04:43 Is that so? Do tell.
00:04:45 - May I have the next mazurka?
00:04:49 - Oh, no, you don't.
00:04:51 I didn't bring Miss Lynn for you two chiselers
00:04:54 If she dances with anybody,
00:04:57 Let us settle this dispute by claiming the
00:05:00 - Go scuttle yourself. I saw her first.
00:05:03 - Gentlemen, gentlemen.
00:05:07 and would like to have Mr. Christopher
00:05:10 Why, we'd be delighted.
00:05:13 Well, you're in, Vicky.
00:05:16 - [Clears Throat]
00:05:23 All right, boys.
00:05:26 May I present Miss Lynn
00:05:30 - How do you do, Miss Lynn?
00:05:32 - And Mr. Christopher.
00:05:34 - Won't you be seated?
00:05:36 Robin, you sit here.
00:05:50 You haven't put a price
00:05:55 [Horns Honking,
00:05:57 Well, I'll do everything I can: give you a plug
00:06:00 You might do worse than to have
00:06:03 I don't see how.
00:06:09 Good evening, Harry.
00:06:18 Get that key for Miss Lynn,
00:06:26 Well, uh,
00:06:29 It's been wonderful,
00:06:33 - Well, can't we go up for a moment?
00:06:36 It's pretty late,
00:06:42 - Good night.
00:06:45 - Good night.
00:06:47 I'll be waiting
00:06:50 - "Sister."
00:06:53 - What are you beefing about?
00:06:56 - No.
00:06:58 They day I find you and I are neck and neck,
00:07:04 What's the matter with you,
00:07:07 She will be, and when she is, you'll be lucky
00:07:14 - What made you so sure you
00:07:18 She had looks, youth, a good figure.
00:07:21 - I'm asking the questions.
00:07:26 - Okay, MacDonald.
00:07:29 There's been a murder committed, and we're
00:07:32 That's all.
00:07:34 - [Man] What's your name?
00:07:37 - [Man] Any initials?
00:07:40 - What relation are you to the dead girl?
00:07:43 How long have you been living
00:07:46 Well, Vicky had been here
00:07:49 I came on from Chicago
00:07:53 Even though we shared the apartment,
00:07:56 - Why was that?
00:08:02 and Vicky was working
00:08:04 - We just kept different hours.
00:08:10 Nothing, except he was the one
00:08:13 about
00:08:15 When did this start?
00:08:17 The first time I knew it was serious was the night
00:08:23 It was very late, and I
00:08:28 [Door Unlatching]
00:08:34 Jill. Jill, what do you think?
00:08:40 - What is all this?
00:08:43 Lady Handel invited me
00:08:45 I met all the big shots, danced
00:08:48 I've just got dozens
00:08:51 Invitations to do what?
00:08:53 - I'm never going back to
00:08:57 Why should I? Now I realize
00:09:01 - I can be somebody.
00:09:06 Of course. Why should I go on slinging hash
00:09:09 Vicky Lynn, have you gone
00:09:12 No, I haven't. I've just come
00:09:15 Frankie Christopher thinks I have
00:09:18 - Who's Frankie Christopher?
00:09:23 - He's a famous sports promoter.
00:09:25 Roller-skate or go over Niagara Falls
00:09:28 Jill, I already have an offer to pose for
00:09:33 Vicky, wait a minute. When Mom died,
00:09:37 Don't you think you're making
00:09:41 - What do you mean?
00:09:44 People like that, what have they got
00:09:47 - Jill, they're going to help me.
00:09:50 They're gonna
00:09:53 They may have started this thing
00:09:56 at those million-dollar
00:09:59 I realized I can give them cards in spades
00:10:02 Vicky, you'll never come out
00:10:06 One week, your face is on the cover
00:10:11 I know I sound stuffy. Gee,
00:10:16 Jill, you're terribly sweet,
00:10:22 I know the things I want,
00:10:25 So stop worrying
00:10:28 Okay.
00:10:30 What you need now is sleep. If you lose
00:10:34 Good night.
00:10:41 [Man] When was the first time
00:10:43 It was the following morning.
00:10:50 [Knocking]
00:10:57 - Vicky, I think he's here.
00:11:09 - Is Miss Lynn in?
00:11:11 The glamour girl, or just the plain,
00:11:14 - Ohh, you're her sister.
00:11:17 - I'm Frankie Christopher.
00:11:20 - May I come in?
00:11:27 Course, this is just a dump,
00:11:30 Say, why all the cracks?
00:11:32 I don't know anything about art,
00:11:34 What's the idea of handing Vicky this line
00:11:37 That's no line. I believe it sincerely.
00:11:40 discovering talent
00:11:42 Here. Take a look
00:11:45 Hmm. Feeding time
00:11:50 - Where are you?
00:11:53 That's for those I'm trying to put across.
00:11:57 - Modest, aren't you?
00:12:01 It's just a superstition,
00:12:04 - [Vicky] Is that Frankie?
00:12:06 Hold him for me, Jill.
00:12:08 You come out
00:12:13 - Good morning, Frankie.
00:12:20 From that moment on, life became
00:12:23 She was asked everywhere.
00:12:26 model clothes, join the ice ballet,
00:12:32 She even remembered the singing lessons
00:12:34 and suddenly started
00:12:37 Frankie even managed to get her a job
00:12:41 Finally, one morning,
00:12:53 I wonder what's keeping him.
00:12:55 Why, Jill, what are you
00:12:59 Nothing. Except he's going
00:13:01 - Don't worry. I can handle him.
00:13:04 - I wouldn't be in your shoes
00:13:08 - Do you think that's him?
00:13:17 - What's up?
00:13:20 I'm sorry.
00:13:22 Darling, something terrible
00:13:27 I don't quite know how to tell you,
00:13:30 Of course I realize everything
00:13:34 life is so uncertain
00:13:36 - Get to the point.
00:13:40 - I'm going away.
00:13:43 I couldn't help it, really I couldn't.
00:13:47 Purely business,
00:13:50 - Where are you going?
00:13:54 Hollywood?
00:13:59 As I said, I just happened to run into this man,
00:14:04 I didn't see any harm in it,
00:14:07 I didn't wanna tell you in case it
00:14:13 But it turned out simply wonderfully,
00:14:17 - When are you going?
00:14:20 - Congratulations.
00:14:24 Look, I've always been
00:14:26 - Why didn't you tell me?
00:14:31 After all, you did take me out of the restaurant,
00:14:34 and that sort of thing, but, well,
00:14:37 It was me
00:14:40 Some people think I'm a very attractive girl.
00:14:44 - I'm no Frankenstein, you know.
00:14:47 - [Knocking]
00:14:53 Robin, Larry,
00:14:57 - What's the matter? What happened?
00:14:59 - I came as soon as I got your message.
00:15:02 Something terrible
00:15:06 This whole thing started me thinking
00:15:10 After all, she had ended up
00:15:13 and I was still pounding a typewriter
00:15:16 But that's the trouble with giving advice nowadays.
00:15:22 When Vicky told me she had that Hollywood job
00:15:26 Well, you could've
00:15:28 - So you knocked her down instead. Is that it?
00:15:31 I did exactly what you would do.
00:15:34 ## [Popular]
00:15:47 - Do you mind turning that thing down a little?
00:15:52 - Women are all alike.
00:15:56 You've got to have them.
00:15:58 Can you imagine her walking out on me
00:16:02 You've done for her?
00:16:05 Well, I took her around to all the bright spots.
00:16:09 - It made her seem important.
00:16:14 You don't think anybody thought there was
00:16:17 If it hadn't been for my column, people
00:16:20 Why, you ink-stinking
00:16:24 I was famous when they were changing
00:16:28 What's the use of bickering?
00:16:32 - Surely you got some fun out of it.
00:16:35 All I got was a handshake,
00:16:39 I had to sit around with that sourpuss sister
00:16:43 - You're kidding.
00:16:46 Didn't you even
00:16:49 Well, I... got this.
00:16:53 She gave it to me once
00:16:56 She told me to go up
00:16:58 I waited,
00:17:02 I'll be darned.
00:17:06 I wonder if there could've been somebody
00:17:09 Well, if there was,
00:17:16 Was there anyone in her life
00:17:19 On your last visit to New York,
00:17:22 Any little incident that you can remember
00:17:25 She was working in the restaurant then
00:17:28 She didn't have much time
00:17:35 Now that you mention it, I-I do
00:17:40 I didn't think much of it
00:17:44 I was sitting in the place one night, waiting
00:17:47 when-
00:17:52 - I'll be with you in a minute, sis.
00:18:44 Vicky?
00:18:48 You seem to have an admirer. There was some
00:18:51 like the wolf looked
00:18:53 I'm used to that.
00:18:55 I've got about as much privacy
00:18:58 It doesn't mean a thing.
00:19:09 That's the one.
00:19:17 - Gives me the creeps.
00:19:20 We've got more wolves in New York
00:19:24 I saw him several times
00:19:26 He never said anything, never accosted us
00:19:29 but he frightened me.
00:19:33 There was something strange
00:19:37 the way he'd turn up
00:19:41 Perhaps if you could find that man,
00:19:46 Mysterious stranger, huh?
00:19:51 Young lady, you'll have to do better than that.
00:19:56 - Why are you trying to protect
00:20:00 I just don't believe he did it.
00:20:02 Was there ever anything between you
00:20:06 - What are you saying?
00:20:10 - That's a lie!
00:20:12 so you put your sister
00:20:15 Let me out of here!
00:20:19 - Who do you think you are?
00:20:23 Well, I demand
00:20:26 - I wanna see the head man around here!
00:20:35 - We don't wanna get tough with
00:20:39 [Detective]
00:20:42 All right, boys.
00:20:47 - Here you are.
00:21:00 All right, young lady.
00:21:03 That's him!
00:21:05 - What's this?
00:21:08 peeking through the window
00:21:10 - Now she says it's Ed.
00:21:15 Sure. When it happens to be my district.
00:21:19 I admit he looks
00:21:21 but at the time of the murder,
00:21:24 Frankie Christopher took you and your sister
00:21:27 What happened on that ride?
00:21:30 There's nothing important about that.
00:21:34 - Like you?
00:21:37 All right. I'm a Peeping Tom.
00:21:42 - Well, it's really so silly. I hate to-
00:21:45 Christopher just told me all about it,
00:21:50 Well, it was the night before
00:21:53 Frankie came by to pick us up
00:21:57 We were driving along,
00:22:00 ## [Humming]
00:22:10 We'll be sorry
00:22:13 - No, you won't. You'll be glad.
00:22:16 You'll be glad
00:22:19 - Jill's in love with you. Haven't you noticed?
00:22:22 I'm not silly.
00:22:26 She's tried to cover it up,
00:22:29 You're crazy. Nothing like that's
00:22:32 I know.
00:22:35 That's why it's so dangerous.
00:22:41 Let's go back now,
00:22:46 Now, she said to Christopher,
00:22:49 - Is that it, word for word?
00:22:53 What she meant we'll never know.
00:22:58 Now tell us how
00:23:02 Well, it was about 5:30
00:23:05 I'd gotten away early
00:23:08 Even as I came out of the elevator,
00:23:13 I don't know quite how to explain it, but there
00:23:17 ##[Popular]
00:23:27 - Vicky!
00:23:34 Is she?
00:23:38 Jill, you don't think
00:23:41 You don't, do you?
00:24:04 ## [Radio Switches Off]
00:24:14 I'm not quite clear
00:24:17 The next thing I knew,
00:24:19 Thank you very much, Miss Lynn.
00:24:25 - I give up.
00:24:29 How 'bout playing
00:24:31 Exactly what did Vicky mean when she said,
00:24:36 - Where did you get that?
00:24:41 - I don't know.
00:24:44 She knew you resented
00:24:47 When you left those two fellas at the bar,
00:24:51 You drank all that night and the next day.
00:24:55 until you were mad
00:24:58 I say you went up there
00:25:00 - That's not true!
00:25:03 I got a good mind
00:25:07 - Take it easy, Ed? Take it easy.
00:25:18 That's all for today,
00:25:26 How 'bout a couple
00:25:30 You don't need any seats
00:25:33 All you need's a couple more bulls in here,
00:25:37 The assistant D.A. wants to see Christopher
00:25:40 There you are, Frankie. You see?
00:25:45 [Chuckles]
00:25:49 Thanks.
00:25:58 - What's the idea of riding him so hard?
00:26:01 I've had 15 years' experience
00:26:05 If that isn't the look of a guilty man,
00:26:08 - Here he comes.
00:26:11 - Give us a break, will ya?
00:26:14 - Sorry, boys. No statement.
00:26:16 - What's the idea?
00:26:20 - That's right.
00:26:23 He hasn't lost a conviction
00:26:26 Here. Pin the crepe
00:26:40 Mr. Christopher, I'm terribly sorry if
00:26:43 - I hope none of our men were too rough with you.
00:26:46 They've been
00:26:50 The fact is, somebody has made
00:26:53 to Miss Lynn here that it seemed so logical
00:26:57 - Doesn't it now?
00:27:01 - Who is it?
00:27:03 switchboard operator
00:27:07 - Do you mind if I go now?
00:27:12 Sorry to have
00:27:16 - Good-bye.
00:27:22 What makes you think
00:27:24 We just got a call from one of our men.
00:27:28 He's probably hiding out
00:27:31 - But don't worry. We'll find him.
00:27:33 because if I find him first, you're gonna have
00:27:45 Jill!
00:27:49 Jill,
00:27:52 This is a nice time
00:27:55 I'm sorry you told that story
00:27:58 I couldn't help it. Besides,
00:28:01 Vicky didn't know what she was saying.
00:28:05 Sure.
00:28:08 No, thanks. I don't want any more reminders
00:28:46 Well, it's the first time I ever had
00:28:51 - What do you want?
00:28:55 and when that day comes,
00:28:57 It's no use, Cornell.
00:29:00 - Have you got a warrant?
00:29:06 - I'm working on my own time.
00:29:10 Now, wait. You don't seem
00:29:14 I'm keeping you posted
00:29:19 For instance, I found this cigarette butt
00:29:24 There was also an evening slipper
00:29:27 as if somebody
00:29:31 - Do you often smoke in clothes closets?
00:29:36 It happens
00:29:39 According to the latest statistics,
00:29:43 including the army
00:29:45 - Maybe it was a mass murder.
00:29:50 but every little bit counts.
00:29:53 When I get all my evidence together,
00:29:56 like a pig
00:30:01 Perhaps they're
00:30:03 but they told me at headquarters
00:30:06 - I think they're wrong.
00:30:10 They believe Williams did it,
00:30:13 - You're the bright boy. Is that it?
00:30:19 You know, you're like something
00:30:22 You oughta have a magnifying glass
00:30:29 Why don't you look
00:30:33 - Collar buttons.
00:30:36 Say, you're wonderful. You know,
00:30:40 I don't mind the kidding.
00:30:42 You're a pretty cocky fellow, Frankie.
00:30:46 - First with Vicky Lynn and now with her sister.
00:30:50 Find Harry Williams. That's your job.
00:30:54 they'll have to
00:31:37 Hello, Harry.
00:31:40 - Hello, Miss Lynn.
00:31:43 I just went over to Brooklyn
00:31:45 I didn't realize it would cause such a fuss.
00:31:49 - Oh. I thought-
00:31:53 You know I wouldn't
00:31:57 Yes.
00:31:59 - I'm moving. I've come for Vicky's things.
00:32:02 The superintendent told me
00:32:05 I have everything here,
00:32:13 - But who packed them?
00:32:16 Well, you shouldn't have done that.
00:32:19 I wanted to help.
00:32:25 Well, as long as you've done it, thanks very much.
00:32:30 [Switchboard Buzzing]
00:32:36 Hello?
00:32:38 Just a minute. It's Mr. Christopher.
00:32:41 Tell him I'm not in;
00:32:45 - She's not in. She's gone away.
00:32:48 He wants to know
00:32:50 Just tell him
00:32:53 Sorry.
00:33:02 - Was the funeral nice?
00:33:08 - I wanted to come.
00:33:10 I didn't think
00:33:19 [Whistles]
00:33:31 - Good-bye, Miss Lynn.
00:33:36 I don't want your money.
00:33:46 Now, give me those reports on Robin Ray
00:33:49 [Man On Speaker]
00:33:57 - Good morning, Chief.
00:33:59 - Nothing much.
00:34:01 You're falling down on this case, Cornell.
00:34:05 - I got my suspicions.
00:34:08 Now that Harry Williams is out of the running,
00:34:12 I'll get something out
00:34:14 - I thought you said Williams didn't do it.
00:34:17 - I'm talking about Frankie Christopher.
00:34:20 All you talk about is Christopher.
00:34:23 That ham actor Robin Ray or Larry Evans,
00:34:27 Better leave the newspaperman alone
00:34:30 - He might give you a bad notice.
00:34:34 - He couldn't kill mice.
00:34:37 Bring in the actor now!
00:34:40 All right. I think
00:34:47 - Do you mind if I bring in Frankie Christopher too?
00:34:51 - Have you got anything new?
00:35:29 - Hello, Robin.
00:35:33 - What are you doing down here?
00:35:35 I seem to be
00:35:39 You know, it's perfectly ridiculous.
00:35:41 I just came down
00:35:45 How do they go about these things?
00:35:48 Oh, nothing much. It's sorta like
00:35:54 Say, you should've
00:35:56 - I'm afraid you're gonna get
00:36:00 - What do you think?
00:36:10 [Murmuring]
00:36:18 Follow me.
00:36:27 - No lights?
00:36:31 Go ahead. You're an actor.
00:36:37 Sit right over here,
00:36:45 ##[Vicky Singing]
00:36:58 ##[Continues]
00:37:40 - ##[Ends]
00:37:43 Let me out!
00:37:48 Take him up to my office.
00:37:57 There was something so young,
00:38:01 about Vicky that the very sight of her
00:38:04 She made me feel that
00:38:07 in both my life
00:38:10 But when I told her that, she just laughed
00:38:15 She said she was going places
00:38:17 to a- a falling star.
00:38:20 I even arranged for a screen test
00:38:23 A director I knew said
00:38:26 But when the day came,
00:38:29 They decided
00:38:31 Well, I couldn't stand that.
00:38:35 A few days later, when she sent
00:38:39 I pretended to them
00:38:43 I pretended to myself
00:38:46 But I-I didn't kill her!
00:38:48 - Where were you on the day of the murder?
00:38:52 on East 77th Street.
00:38:54 I go there occasionally when things
00:38:58 - You can verify that if you like by calling the doctor.
00:39:01 I've already checked.
00:39:05 So there goes another one
00:39:10 - Is that all for today, gentlemen?
00:39:29 Hello, Frankie. I see they're still
00:39:33 - I come and go as I please.
00:39:36 According to my calendar,
00:39:39 Uh-oh.
00:39:41 - Well, if it isn't Operator 13.
00:39:45 - Hi, Inspector.
00:39:49 Sure. Always glad to oblige a ghoul.
00:39:57 ## [Whistling Funeral March]
00:40:00 [Simulates Bomb Dropping]
00:40:04 - You can drop me at 58th and Madison.
00:40:09 I'm sorry to have to ask you to do this,
00:40:13 You see, I've spent so much of my own dough
00:40:17 Well, if there's anything
00:40:21 I imagine they'll make it right with me
00:40:25 They usually do in these cases. I nick a guy
00:40:30 - Then I get back pay.
00:40:33 Like a garbageman,
00:40:36 I got practically
00:40:40 I could arrest you today, for that matter,
00:40:43 and get off with life
00:40:45 I won't be satisfied
00:40:49 You're a gay dog, Cornell.
00:40:54 I know your type. I've seen hundreds of 'em.
00:40:57 to make you commit suicide,
00:41:01 And when the day comes,
00:41:04 Some scream. A few faint.
00:41:07 Some light a cigarette
00:41:10 but it sticks in their throats,
00:41:20 All right, Dracula. Get your rotten corpse
00:41:23 - Thanks.
00:41:27 It won't be long now.
00:42:10 [Water Running]
00:42:23 [Door Buzzer Buzzing]
00:42:27 [Buzzing Continues]
00:42:37 Good evening, Miss Lynn.
00:42:40 - What do you want?
00:42:42 You've asked enough questions already.
00:42:44 Now, don't be like that,
00:42:46 You wanna find the man
00:42:49 - Of course.
00:42:51 Maybe you can help me.
00:43:03 Nice little place you got here.
00:43:11 The garden of hope.
00:43:14 Naturally. What's the good
00:43:19 It can be done.
00:43:21 Miss Lynn, I got a hunch you know more
00:43:25 - Especially about Frankie Christopher.
00:43:29 I've told you everything I know.
00:43:32 If I knew,
00:43:35 Now, listen. I know what you're going through.
00:43:40 That guy is a sham,
00:43:43 When she tried to run out on him,
00:43:46 I don't believe that.
00:43:48 - You're in love with him, aren't you?
00:43:50 Yes, you are.
00:43:52 Your sister knew it,
00:43:54 You're in love with him and trying to
00:43:58 I'll get him,
00:44:01 I've never been wrong yet.
00:44:04 If you know what's good for you,
00:44:07 - Get out of here!
00:44:11 But you're not certain.
00:44:15 If you were certain, you wouldn't
00:44:18 Get out of here!
00:44:20 All right, Miss Lynn.
00:44:22 But think it over.
00:44:52 Get me Mr. Frank Christopher.
00:45:20 - Say, you look all right.
00:45:24 - Where are we going?
00:45:30 Frankie, do you really
00:45:32 Why not? I've got nothing
00:45:34 - I know, but-
00:45:36 I'll take you in the gallery
00:45:39 - [Crowd Shouting]
00:45:42 Attaboy, Lloyd!
00:45:44 Give him your left!
00:45:46 Give it to him again!
00:45:49 [Shouting Continues]
00:45:55 - Was that good?
00:46:02 He looks so little.
00:46:04 I own a piece of the boy
00:46:07 Take it easy!
00:46:11 He's a great little kid.
00:46:15 - Take it easy!
00:46:19 Nope.
00:46:21 Go after him! Don't stand there
00:46:28 Go after his stomach, you lug!
00:46:30 His stomach!
00:46:39 - Who was hit?
00:46:41 - What's he doing?
00:46:43 - [Referee] Five, six-
00:46:48 Well, anyway, he was
00:46:50 - I thought he was fine.
00:46:53 He's nearsighted.
00:46:55 - Hello, Frankie. How are ya?
00:46:58 - Ah, so-so.
00:47:01 I was brought up here.
00:47:03 I even miss the "L."
00:47:06 - Did you ever bring Vicky down here?
00:47:09 I've never been
00:47:11 - What?
00:47:13 See, I've never known a man
00:47:17 Lady, we're going to
00:47:22 - Pegasus Club.
00:47:37 - Hi, Frankie.
00:47:40 Not so good.
00:47:43 That's too bad. Here. Get yourself
00:47:47 - Thanks, Frankie.
00:47:49 - Who's that?
00:47:51 but he's slaphappy now.
00:47:53 He always hears
00:47:56 He seemed to know you were
00:47:58 Always do.
00:48:09 Perhaps this isn't wise, Frankie.
00:48:13 I was never so sure
00:48:21 ## [Band]
00:48:26 Well, what do you know
00:48:29 Pardon me, baby, while I go out
00:48:33 - Would you like to dance?
00:48:35 I don't feel like dancing.
00:48:38 Why did you suddenly
00:48:40 It's very simple.
00:48:42 and I thought you might
00:48:45 - Is that all?
00:48:48 You know, I'm not sure I like being just
00:48:52 You might do better by looking up
00:48:55 "Bachelor, $75,000,
00:48:59 The trouble with you is you pretend
00:49:03 You were very upset
00:49:06 Sure. If I could find
00:49:09 I might save the state something
00:49:12 - She was a good kid.
00:49:16 No. Do you think
00:49:18 I would've tried
00:49:21 Vicky was pretty,
00:49:23 She had lots to offer, and I wanted to
00:49:26 After all,
00:49:28 But when a man
00:49:31 he doesn't wanna plaster her face all over
00:49:36 He wants to keep her to himself,
00:49:39 [Pats Chest]
00:49:41 I never thought of that.
00:49:47 ## [Continues]
00:49:52 Scrap the stuff about the Japanese
00:49:55 "What sister of what
00:49:58 is stepping out
00:50:01 Dancing on the grave,
00:50:03 The murderer
00:50:07 - You dance well.
00:50:12 Well, dancing-
00:50:14 Yes, I-I know.
00:50:22 How'd you like your
00:50:24 Oh, it was wonderful.
00:50:29 Thanks. Where would
00:50:33 It's pretty late.
00:50:36 If I told you,
00:50:38 Go ahead.
00:50:40 - I go swimming.
00:50:44 The Lido Plunge. You see,
00:50:47 it used to be the biggest
00:50:49 whenever I could save up
00:50:52 I never got enough of it.
00:50:55 I go swimming
00:50:58 [Chuckling]
00:51:00 If you've got an extra quarter on you,
00:51:03 - Are you kidding?
00:51:05 You're on.
00:51:20 - Hello.
00:51:23 - Thanks, mister.
00:51:27 Funny, I was just going
00:51:29 Swell. Let's go.
00:51:52 Well, how do you like
00:51:54 - Wet and wonderful.
00:51:57 You know, if I ever
00:51:59 I'll have a swimming pool
00:52:01 and you can swim
00:52:04 Do you tell that to every girl
00:52:06 So help me, I never
00:52:09 - Hi, Frankie!
00:52:21 - Well, here we are.
00:52:25 Thanks.
00:52:28 Frankie, will you
00:52:30 There's something of Vicky's
00:52:32 Sure.
00:52:51 It's a note you wrote
00:52:53 I found it among her things
00:52:57 "Dear Vicky, after what
00:52:59 the sooner
00:53:02 - Did I write that?
00:53:06 Well, it was after
00:53:08 What she said, it-
00:53:12 I know what you meant,
00:53:20 Why didn't you
00:53:22 I didn't know until tonight.
00:53:25 It was when we were dancing.
00:53:27 I suddenly understood the letter
00:53:34 [Cornell] I'd like to have a look at
00:53:46 "Dear Vicky, after what
00:53:50 the sooner you're out of
00:53:53 Nice of you
00:53:55 All right, Murphy.
00:53:58 I knew you were
00:54:01 You're the Mona Lisa type.
00:54:04 - Oh!
00:54:08 - [Door Slams]
00:54:12 I've looked forward to
00:54:15 - You're trying to frame me.
00:54:17 You frame yourself.
00:54:19 Anybody might've written
00:54:21 Well, you're gonna have plenty of time
00:54:25 I found these in your room.
00:54:28 Exhibit "A,"
00:54:31 And Vicky was hit behind the ear with a weapon
00:54:36 It's a frame.
00:54:38 You planted those, you-you-
00:54:43 "A frame."
00:54:46 Murphy saw me take those knuckles
00:54:50 [Frankie]Jill, you don't believe
00:54:52 What does it matter
00:54:54 What does it matter
00:54:55 You're like a rat in a box
00:54:57 Well, they're gonna make a hole for you,
00:55:00 6-by-3,
00:55:04 You shouldn't have done that, Jill.
00:55:07 Quick, through the kitchen.
00:55:11 Go on.
00:55:17 Quick, Officer!
00:55:19 He went through
00:55:37 Sorry for being so slow, but I don't do this
00:55:40 - You're going great.
00:55:44 I'll leave him
00:55:46 [Sawing Continues]
00:55:48 - You're a great sport, Jill.
00:55:51 - Why did you do it?
00:55:56 But when I saw you standing there so helpless
00:55:59 I just had to hit something.
00:56:02 Is that the only reason?
00:56:04 No.
00:56:07 I guess Vicky was right
00:56:11 - Glad?
00:56:13 What do you think?
00:56:24 Frankie, we've got to get out
00:56:26 Are you sure you wanna
00:56:29 You know, it isn't very much fun
00:56:35 I don't mind.
00:56:39 Besides, most married men
00:56:43 Frank!
00:56:58 First thing we gotta do in the morning
00:57:00 I've got some laid away
00:57:02 - There'll be watching there, won't they?
00:57:05 I put it away
00:57:07 [Mouths Words]
00:57:12 Of course not. I took the name Christopher
00:57:16 - What's your real name?
00:57:19 You've got to tell me
00:57:22 Okay. Botticelli.
00:57:26 Botticelli.
00:57:31 Why, that's not bad at all.
00:57:34 What are we going
00:57:36 I'm going to show you how to play
00:57:46 - ##[Film: Piano]
00:57:49 - [Sighs] Frankie?
00:57:52 How many times
00:57:55 Don't tell me you're getting
00:57:57 - I'm just beginning to get warmed up.
00:58:00 Nobody seems to be particularly interested
00:58:05 [Snoring Continues]
00:58:10 Probably waiting
00:58:26 Put your shoes on, sister.
00:58:49 If I had to see that picture once more,
00:58:52 I don't blame you.
00:58:54 I want you to wait for me in the public library
00:58:56 - Why can't I come with you?
00:58:59 - You'll be safer there.
00:59:02 Nobody in their right mind
00:59:06 And if anything does go wrong,
00:59:09 - Now, be careful.
00:59:28 [Man] All right, young lady.
00:59:33 - What have you done to Frankie?
00:59:35 - Come along.
00:59:38 - [Bangs]
00:59:43 Sorry, pops.
00:59:50 Stick around.
01:00:17 [Engine Starts]
01:00:44 Extra! Extra!
01:00:46 Extra! Extra!
01:00:49 Read all about it!
01:00:55 Extra! Extra!
01:00:58 Extra! Extra!
01:01:06 Hello, Frankie.
01:01:09 - Carrying a gun?
01:01:11 It may be a gun
01:01:13 Then again,
01:01:15 But you're not taking
01:01:17 No. I don't have to.
01:01:20 - What's on your mind, Frankie?
01:01:23 She hasn't got
01:01:25 - Let her go, and I'll give myself up.
01:01:27 You've turned into quite
01:01:30 Self-sacrifice
01:01:33 It's no use. I don't have to
01:01:36 I'll get you eventually.
01:01:38 If not next week,
01:01:41 Time's nothing in my life.
01:01:44 Each minute's an eternity
01:01:47 You got the wrong steer
01:01:49 They told me at headquarters
01:01:52 But this time you're trying
01:01:54 That's what you say,
01:01:57 I'll follow you into your grave.
01:02:00 You're not a cop
01:02:02 You're crazy, Cornell.
01:02:05 Sure. Why don't you
01:02:09 All right, Cornell.
01:02:13 You're never going to convict me.
01:02:15 [Scoffs]
01:02:17 I'm too smart. Look. I don't even
01:02:22 - I wouldn't touch you with sterilized gloves.
01:02:27 - Here. Have a Tootsie Roll.
01:02:30 Slayer at large!
01:02:32 Extra! Extra! Slayer at large!
01:02:46 - Hello, Chief.
01:02:48 Got a lead
01:02:50 Did you ever read
01:02:54 - Cornell, are you crazy?
01:02:57 That's the second time I've been asked
01:03:01 What in blazes does The Sex Life of
01:03:06 Faber was a naturalist.
01:03:08 He got himself a very rare female butterfly
01:03:13 He kept it in a glass box
01:03:17 But nobody had ever been able
01:03:21 One day, he let
01:03:23 and in a few hours,
01:03:26 of rare African butterflies
01:03:30 Very interesting.
01:03:33 But what's all this got to do
01:03:37 I want a release order
01:03:40 Just let her out of the box.
01:03:42 We'll have Frankie in the net
01:03:47 Yeah, you may be
01:03:50 But if you slip up
01:03:52 it's curtains
01:03:55 You realize that,
01:03:58 Sure. I realize that
01:06:20 ##[Film: Piano]
01:06:22 ##[Film: Piano]
01:06:32 - Frankie!
01:06:35 - How did you get out?
01:06:37 Oh, they would,
01:06:39 I wasn't a Campfire Girl for nothing.
01:06:43 Yeah? Well, we're getting
01:06:45 Wait a minute.
01:06:47 These cards-They were on the flowers
01:06:54 - Who were they from?
01:06:58 Maybe we won't have to
01:07:12 You wait here.
01:07:26 [Knocking]
01:07:34 Good evening. I'm sorry to bother you,
01:07:37 They sent me out here
01:07:39 Sure. Sure.
01:07:43 You know, I'm glad to see anybody
01:07:48 Well, what can I
01:07:50 I've been assigned to write
01:07:52 I was wondering whether you could
01:07:54 little incident connected
01:07:58 Lynn, Lynn.
01:08:00 That's the girl was murdered
01:08:02 - That's right.
01:08:06 Only thing-We got our orders and laid
01:08:09 - Has anybody been out here since?
01:08:12 - Were there many flowers at the funeral?
01:08:17 Wait a minute.
01:08:23 Lynn, Lynn. 266.
01:08:27 Say, that grave's been getting flowers
01:08:31 - Who'd they come from?
01:08:33 Never was any signature
01:08:35 Just come regular from some florist
01:08:37 Name Carting or Keating
01:08:41 - Do you have a telephone directory?
01:08:43 Over there.
01:09:00 I'm sorry, Miss Smith. I usually
01:09:03 but in this case
01:09:06 Then the man who's been sending
01:09:09 Well, in a way, yes,
01:09:12 - Does he write a column?
01:09:15 or else I'd give it away?
01:09:18 Thanks, Mr. Keating.
01:09:20 Now, don't get me
01:09:26 - Who is it?
01:09:31 [Snoring]
01:09:36 [Grunts]
01:09:40 [Clears Throat]
01:09:43 Well, this is
01:09:45 What's the idea of breaking into my place
01:09:48 What do you know
01:09:51 You're a fine one to ask that.
01:09:53 Then why have you been sending flowers
01:09:55 Oh, so you've found out
01:09:59 - I can explain that easily.
01:10:01 - I promised her.
01:10:03 - Yes. Mind if I smoke?
01:10:10 - You won't need that.
01:10:13 It'd be a great scoop for me
01:10:15 So you think
01:10:18 Yes, and so does everybody else.
01:10:21 What do you mean you promised
01:10:24 Well, the day of the murder, I had driven Vicky
01:10:28 You mean you were with Vicky
01:10:31 - Yes.
01:10:34 Because I'm not a fool.
01:10:37 - What'd it get you?
01:10:40 When we got back to the apartment,
01:10:43 She asked me if I had the one
01:10:45 and I told her
01:10:47 Oh, dear,
01:10:50 I guess there's nothing to do
01:10:52 for the switchboard boy
01:10:54 From what I've seen of that boy,
01:10:57 I'd better climb up the fire escape
01:11:00 Why, Larry, you'd never do
01:11:03 You don't know me.
01:11:28 - There you are, milady.
01:11:35 You know, uh, now that I'm leaving,
01:11:39 Oh, forget it.
01:11:41 If I weren't sure
01:11:44 well, I'd never do
01:11:46 I'm sure you'll be a success. You've got
01:11:54 - You won't forget me, will you?
01:11:58 - Two weeks isn't very long, is it?
01:12:02 I'll tell you what I'll do. For the first
01:12:04 It'll make a great impression
01:12:07 Oh, Larry,
01:12:10 - Promise?
01:12:12 A promise is a promise.
01:12:15 I hope it still makes an impression...
01:12:19 - I think it smells. What did you do after that?
01:12:23 Was the boy at the switchboard
01:12:25 No. No, I remember the board
01:12:29 Did you notice anything unusual
01:12:33 Yeah, now that you mention it. There seemed
01:12:37 I thought maybe
01:12:39 Jill was at the office.
01:12:44 Good grief. You don't think
01:12:47 Now, do you understand
01:12:49 - Give me a half hour, then telephone him.
01:12:51 - Don't do it, please!
01:12:54 I've gotta take it.
01:12:56 Good luck, dear.
01:13:07 Hold still.
01:13:09 Put that gun away, Frankie.
01:13:12 Not until you've heard me out. I got a lead
01:13:16 Sorry, Frankie.
01:13:19 Okay, then. I'll make you
01:13:23 You trust me for just a half an hour,
01:13:28 Well, I guess a half hour
01:13:30 - But I'll take that just in case.
01:14:00 [Switchboard Buzzing]
01:14:11 [Buzzing Stops]
01:14:13 [Jill] Hello, Harry.
01:14:18 [Buzzing Resumes]
01:14:22 [Buzzing Continues]
01:14:27 [Buzzing Stops, Resumes]
01:14:37 [Buzzing Stops]
01:14:39 Harry, this is Vicky!
01:14:42 Why did you do it, Harry?
01:14:44 Didn't you love me?
01:14:46 No! No!
01:14:52 [Sobbing]
01:14:59 Why did you do it?
01:15:05 - Come on now. Own up.
01:15:07 - I won't tell you!
01:15:09 Go away!
01:15:11 You let yourself in with your passkey
01:15:14 When Evans came through the window
01:15:17 After he left, you came out.
01:15:21 - You became frightened and killed her.
01:15:24 I swear. She screamed,
01:15:26 Sure. Sure, I understand.
01:15:29 - Do ya? Do ya?
01:15:33 I told a cop how it was
01:15:35 He said he understood too.
01:15:38 So he told me just to come back here and
01:15:41 - What cop?
01:15:45 - Ed Cornell?
01:15:50 Did you hear that, Mac?
01:15:53 Cornell knew I was innocent
01:15:55 [Switchboard Buzzing]
01:15:58 [Buzzing Stops]
01:16:00 Yes? Yes, Jill. Everything's all right.
01:16:03 Oh, Frankie, I'm so glad.
01:16:10 Mac, I want
01:16:12 Five minutes alone
01:16:15 Okay, Frankie.
01:16:57 [Footsteps]
01:17:03 [Lock Clicking]
01:17:33 Hello, Cornell.
01:17:37 I hope you don't mind
01:17:43 Have you come
01:17:47 I don't have to. I just had
01:17:52 That must have been
01:17:58 Yes. Very enlightening.
01:18:09 I'm a sick man, Frankie.
01:18:12 - At your soul, Cornell.
01:18:15 You knew Williams was the one
01:18:18 - Sure. I'm not dumb.
01:18:21 - That's right.
01:18:23 Why didn't you go after Williams?
01:18:26 I lost Vicky long before
01:18:29 You were the one who took her
01:18:31 Don't make me laugh!
01:18:34 Yeah. I guess it must
01:18:38 a worm like me looking up
01:18:43 I followed her around for months before
01:18:48 I used to hang around
01:18:51 to see that she
01:18:54 Then finally,
01:18:58 It was New Year's Eve.
01:19:01 Two guys tried
01:19:09 She seemed...
01:19:11 really grateful and...
01:19:16 We had a cup of coffee
01:19:20 I saw her several times after that,
01:19:23 She took me on my own ground.
01:19:26 Then I started to hope that we
01:19:33 that I might even get up enough courage
01:19:40 I... took this apartment...
01:19:44 started to furnish it.
01:19:48 Bought the perfume she liked.
01:19:52 I intended to
01:19:57 Then you came along with your grand plans
01:20:02 Puttin' ideas into her head that she was
01:20:05 Why didn't you
01:20:12 She started gettin'
01:20:15 I felt like a fool
01:20:20 I could've killed you then,
01:20:23 Why didn't you?
01:20:25 Because I had the hook in your mouth,
01:20:29 Well, it's all over now, Cornell.
01:20:32 Yeah, but not where
01:20:38 The guy who sold me
01:20:40 told me it would
01:20:45 [Jill]
01:20:48 Frankie,
01:20:50 Yeah, I'm all right.
01:20:53 Come on.
01:21:03 ##[Band]
01:21:08 Robin, I-
01:21:11 Why, who on earth
01:21:19 Mrs. Botticelli.
01:21:27 - I never saw her before in my life.
01:21:30 They're both strangers