In a Lonely Place

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00:01:16 Dix Steele! How are you?
00:01:20 - Don't you remember me?
00:01:24 You wrote the last picture I did
00:01:28 I never see pictures I write.
00:01:30 You. Stop bothering my wife!
00:01:34 You shouldn't have done it. No matter
00:01:38 - Pull over!
00:01:55 - Evening, Mr. Steele.
00:01:57 - I'll put her right up front.
00:02:02 - Can I have your autograph?
00:02:05 - I don't know.
00:02:08 She's right.
00:02:17 Dix! We'd about given you up.
00:02:19 - Hi, Mel.
00:02:21 - Come on. Buy us a drink.
00:02:24 Lloyd Barnes, big director. Made all
00:02:28 - We've been calling for three days.
00:02:32 ...if I don't answer the third ring,
00:02:35 - Hello, Dix. Lloyd.
00:02:37 Honey, let me have that book I left
00:02:41 I'm almost finished.
00:02:42 Say " I like it, " and you go on
00:02:46 Then I like it.
00:02:47 I think it'll make a dreamy picture.
00:02:51 - What do you call an epic?
00:02:54 - ...and has lots of things going on.
00:03:01 Here you are. Mr. Steele, could I keep
00:03:05 I only have a few pages to go.
00:03:08 - Sure, take your time.
00:03:12 - Good evening, Mr. Steele.
00:03:13 - Remember, she's your audience.
00:03:16 ...l'll get another agent.
00:03:19 - Let's sit at the other end.
00:03:23 - How are you, noble prince?
00:03:28 Gin and tonic.
00:03:31 - A stinger.
00:03:33 And a brandy for Mr. Waterman.
00:03:35 - Are you dining here or browsing?
00:03:39 Just like show business,
00:03:43 - Who's producing this?
00:03:47 You've got to work. You've
00:03:51 I need money,
00:03:53 For me, you don't have to go to work.
00:03:58 - Gasoline doesn't cost much.
00:04:02 - Dix, how many times must I tell you--?
00:04:07 Can you really be choosy? You haven't
00:04:13 Everybody makes flops ex cept you.
00:04:17 ...for 20 years.
00:04:20 That's right. So are you.
00:04:25 - One day I'll write something good.
00:04:28 - Althea Bruce--
00:04:32 - Remind me to buy you a new tie.
00:04:35 What a picture I made!
00:04:38 - Pasadena's out of its mind about it.
00:04:42 - No one walked out!
00:04:45 You call this an actor?
00:04:47 He hasn't remembered a line
00:04:50 Made your father- in- law
00:04:53 - Pop made a star out of a drunkard.
00:04:56 Movie idol of the Roaring '20s.
00:04:59 Look at him.
00:05:03 You have set the son- in- law business
00:05:08 - That's a dirty thing to-
00:05:11 What's the matter with you?
00:05:14 There goes Dix again.
00:05:16 - I'm leaving.
00:05:19 Come on.
00:05:26 Maybe I'd better stay.
00:05:28 No.
00:05:29 - You will read that book tonight?
00:05:32 I'll drop by and wake you up in
00:05:36 Make it about 11 .
00:05:41 He had it coming, but next time will
00:05:46 - I'll have some ham and eggs.
00:05:51 Sit here and take it easy.
00:05:58 Dix on Steele!
00:06:01 - Hello, Fran. How are you?
00:06:04 Last night I couldn't sleep.
00:06:08 - Called up a lot of people.
00:06:12 - Home.
00:06:15 - Not to people who have my number.
00:06:20 - I've got to read a book.
00:06:26 Since then, I've learned to read
00:06:29 That's all. Do you look down on all
00:06:35 I was pretty nice to you.
00:06:37 No, not to me. But you were
00:06:50 Thanks for letting me read it.
00:06:56 - What's your name?
00:07:00 - Where do you live?
00:07:03 - You got a car?
00:07:06 - I'll drive you home.
00:07:09 - Well, break it.
00:07:11 Besides, it's my policy
00:07:15 I didn't mean I was
00:07:18 - I was going to take you home.
00:07:20 My home.
00:07:22 Mr. Steele.
00:07:25 You can help me. I've gotta read
00:07:30 - Maybe you could tell it to me.
00:07:34 You make me feel real important.
00:07:37 Just think. When I go to see
00:07:41 ...I can say I told the story to the
00:07:46 Maybe I can still
00:07:55 There's no sacrifice too great
00:07:59 Yes, sir.
00:08:10 My, what a pretty place!
00:08:14 Sort of hacienda- like.
00:08:19 Ex cuse me.
00:08:28 Neighbour of yours?
00:08:30 No, I never saw her before.
00:08:44 I'll be right with you.
00:08:50 Make yourself at home.
00:08:53 It must be wonderful to be a writer.
00:08:56 Thrilling.
00:09:05 - Make yourself a drink.
00:09:12 Before I worked at Paul's, I used to
00:09:17 When they get to be big stars
00:09:23 What? Change your mind?
00:09:25 You asked me here to tell you
00:09:29 Althea.
00:09:30 If that was just a pretence
00:09:33 - You want to go now?
00:09:36 I changed because I like to be
00:09:40 Oh. Well.
00:09:43 I'll have a ginger ale with a twist of
00:09:58 - How do you want me to tell the story?
00:10:03 Well, it's about this woman,
00:10:07 She owns this big mansion
00:10:10 She's got sailboats and cars and jewels
00:10:16 Lucky Althea.
00:10:19 She's got many men in her life, and they
00:10:24 - But they don't send Alathea.
00:10:28 One day she looks out and sees
00:10:32 ...and it's very beautifully described.
00:10:38 - I hope it's gonna be in Technicolor.
00:10:43 Alathea sends her butler to ask
00:10:48 But instead, they have whiskey sours.
00:10:55 - Did I tell you about her husband?
00:10:59 I mean about the way he died.
00:11:01 He fell out of a boat while sailing,
00:11:06 Did she kill him?
00:11:07 That's kind of left open.
00:11:11 ...who's not really a lifeguard but is
00:11:17 You know, they look into the microbes.
00:11:21 - Who didn't do what?
00:11:25 Lester's her husband, I presume?
00:11:27 - Are you sure you haven't read it?
00:11:31 Go ahead.
00:11:33 Then come the dreamy weeks.
00:11:35 Go on. I can hear you.
00:11:37 They're always together.
00:11:40 She wants him to marry her,
00:11:45 Bacterogolist.
00:11:47 She throws herself into
00:11:50 All you have to do is
00:11:53 --and that does the trick.
00:11:56 She tries everything,
00:12:00 Then she gets desperate.
00:12:04 ...and since there's no other way,
00:12:09 ...and she starts to scream:
00:12:13 Honey, I have neighbours!
00:12:16 Channing won't swim after her
00:12:20 Alathea goes on screaming, and suddenly
00:12:25 He swims out so fast
00:12:29 But by the time he gets there,
00:12:31 She's joined her husband
00:12:34 - lt's a powerful story.
00:12:38 What did I tell you?
00:12:42 There are lots of things
00:12:45 Thank you.
00:12:47 - What time is it?
00:12:51 Oh, is that all?
00:12:54 I'm sorry I acted so stupid. About you
00:13:00 - lt was nice of you to break your date.
00:13:04 Is Henry...? Is he in love with you?
00:13:08 I guess so. He's nice and substantial.
00:13:12 He lives with his folks
00:13:15 - So you don't love him.
00:13:19 Most writers like to think they are.
00:13:23 Are you going steady with anybody?
00:13:28 Look, Mildred, it's late and I'm tired
00:13:34 Well, that's all right.
00:13:37 Would you mind
00:13:40 There's a taxi stand
00:13:43 Not at all. That'll be fine.
00:13:47 All right. Here you are
00:13:51 Well, thank you.
00:14:05 - Good night, Mildred. And thanks a lot.
00:14:21 - Brub! Hey, what's the idea?
00:14:25 - Do you know what time it is?
00:14:27 Don't cops sleep?
00:14:30 That an order, major?
00:14:32 You make me homesick for some
00:14:39 - Have you been drinking?
00:14:42 No. No, I've been asleep for hours.
00:14:48 With your clothes on?
00:14:51 What is this?
00:14:54 Hey, where's your uniform?
00:14:57 Yeah, they made a mistake
00:15:01 - That's good, I guess.
00:15:06 I get it. That blabbermouth Junior
00:15:09 That son- in- law....
00:15:13 I'll get you a punching bag
00:15:16 - Capt. Lochner wants to talk to you.
00:15:22 - lt's got nothing to do with Junior.
00:15:26 My boss will tell you.
00:15:28 - You wanna make yourself coffee?
00:15:32 - You know, I got married.
00:15:34 She had a couple bucks
00:15:37 Besides, I like her.
00:15:51 Here, you read any good books lately?
00:15:56 - I guess you were asleep, at that.
00:16:09 Wouldn't taking a checkroom girl home
00:16:15 I'd say it was very practical.
00:16:20 If you only wanted a story,
00:16:24 I work at home.
00:16:26 You had no other reason?
00:16:29 - If so, I didn't do anything about it.
00:16:34 She had a glass of ginger ale
00:16:38 It's known as a horse's neck.
00:16:42 ...complete with fingerprints.
00:16:46 You gave her 20 dollars.
00:16:50 - Well, she'd given me valuable service.
00:16:54 Yes, but don't ask me
00:16:59 Why didn't you call for a cab? Isn't
00:17:05 I didn't say I was a gentleman.
00:17:19 You're told the girl you were with
00:17:23 ...dumped from a moving car.
00:17:26 What's your reaction?
00:17:31 No, just petulance
00:17:34 ...a couple of feeble jokes.
00:17:40 The jokes could have been better, but
00:17:45 Unless you plan to arrest me
00:17:49 - What else did she say about her date?
00:17:55 - Some more coming.
00:17:58 Dr. Jackson said the killer
00:18:02 How you fellows recording this?
00:18:06 Tape.
00:18:09 Here's the mike.
00:18:13 - How long have you known Mr. Steele?
00:18:18 - See each other much? After the war?
00:18:22 He promised to call back.
00:18:26 When I found out he was a cop,
00:18:30 Send the parking attendant and the
00:18:34 - Wanna see some pictures?
00:18:41 It'd help us if it could be
00:18:44 ...of her own volition and you spent
00:18:49 Did anybody drop in or call you?
00:18:52 No, nobody called.
00:18:54 Poor kid.
00:18:56 Nobody dropped in.
00:19:00 - You just let it ring?
00:19:05 Hey, wait a minute....
00:19:16 Miss Gray.
00:19:22 Good morning, Miss Gray.
00:19:32 I'm Capt. Lochner.
00:19:35 - Hello.
00:19:48 I'm sorry. No more coffee.
00:19:51 Miss Gray, do you know this gentleman?
00:19:56 No.
00:19:58 - Did you ever see him before?
00:20:01 Where?
00:20:02 The Patio Apartments.
00:20:05 Do you know who he is?
00:20:07 Yes. When I moved in a few days ago,
00:20:11 ...by the manager. She's very proud
00:20:16 - Did you see Mr. Steele last night?
00:20:19 ...I saw him go into his apartment
00:20:22 That girl was Mildred Atkinson.
00:20:25 She was murdered between
00:20:34 - Murdered?
00:20:37 - ...by the vice- like grip of an arm.
00:20:43 What time did you get home
00:20:46 Shortly after midnight.
00:20:48 Did you see Mr. Steele after
00:20:53 Yes, about a half an hour later.
00:20:55 I saw him at his door
00:20:58 - How do you know it was a half- hour?
00:21:02 - ...to get ready for bed.
00:21:06 She was standing on her balcony
00:21:10 It was warm.
00:21:12 - Sure he didn't leave with the girl?
00:21:15 - What was he doing?
00:21:19 For never meeting Mr. Steele,
00:21:23 I have, at that.
00:21:25 - Usually pay attention to neighbours?
00:21:29 Were you interested
00:21:32 Not at all. I noticed him
00:21:36 I like his face.
00:21:38 I guess that will be all for now.
00:21:42 Goodbye, Capt. Lochner.
00:21:46 Oh, Barton?
00:21:51 Do attractive young women
00:21:55 If they do, they aren't usually as
00:22:00 Yes, for the time being.
00:22:04 Try to make it later next time.
00:22:08 No, I'll call you.
00:22:15 I'll see that Miss Gray gets home.
00:22:18 Thank you, but I always go home with
00:22:22 - I'll drive you back too.
00:22:26 I haven't been up this early in years.
00:22:33 How would you feel if you were brought
00:22:38 Not good.
00:22:39 How would you feel if you were told
00:22:44 - I'd come apart at the seams.
00:22:48 Would you say Steele was
00:22:51 It's hard to tell how Dix feels about
00:22:56 But he was a good officer
00:23:00 I like him too. I don't think
00:23:03 He's hiding something. I doubt if it's
00:23:18 - Say, do me a favour, will you, pal?
00:23:22 I want to send two dozen white roses
00:23:25 - Yes, sir. Do you want to write a card?
00:23:29 - The name's Mildred Atkinson.
00:23:34 I don't know.
00:23:36 Look it up in the papers.
00:23:40 Yes, sir.
00:23:53 I shouldn't have left you last night.
00:23:58 - You were in one of those moods.
00:24:02 - There's nothing wrong.
00:24:06 You should've heard
00:24:08 " Checkroom Beauty Murdered...
00:24:10 ...Distinguished Screenwriter Takes
00:24:15 - Dix!
00:24:17 But somehow
00:24:20 What did you tell the police?
00:24:22 - You know a girl named Laurel Gray?
00:24:27 Let's make a deal. Look her up
00:24:31 ...l'll tell you
00:24:33 Laurel Gray? Oh, that's the girl that's
00:24:38 - She lives across the patio.
00:24:43 She also likes my face.
00:24:45 She wants a part.
00:24:48 I know a part she'd be good for.
00:24:50 Call Brody and tell him
00:24:54 What for? When he finds out what's
00:24:59 Asking a checkroom girl
00:25:02 You couldn't have insulted him more.
00:25:05 Tell him it was an ex cuse
00:25:08 That's not bad.
00:25:11 Oh, here she is. She's been
00:25:15 Let me see.
00:25:18 That checkroom girl left without you,
00:25:23 Wonderful face.
00:25:24 Tell me. What happened?
00:25:26 Well, what do you think happened?
00:25:30 Mildred Atkinson's glass.
00:25:32 Don't do things like that!
00:25:35 ...I just wanna know
00:25:40 Mel, for now, I think I am.
00:25:44 Smart fellow.
00:25:47 It was his story against mine.
00:25:53 Notes on Dix on Steele, continued:
00:25:59 " February, 1946:
00:26:01 Beer parlour brawl
00:26:05 Brought to station for questioning.
00:26:12 Next number:
00:26:13 " March, 1947.
00:26:16 While working as screenwriter,
00:26:23 Fractured producer's jaw. Fired.
00:26:28 No charges preferred."
00:26:31 I was smart. I covered all the angles.
00:26:35 Dix, if you had anything
00:26:38 - Why do you want me to confess?
00:26:42 - ...maybe get you into Mexico.
00:26:47 Next number:
00:26:49 "June 22nd, 11 p.m.
00:26:53 Frances Randolph screams for help.
00:26:59 Then denies having made the charge.
00:27:02 Alleges nose broken
00:27:09 He plays rough.
00:27:11 So do I. What else have we got?
00:27:32 Oh, come in.
00:27:38 Mr. Lippman, my agent.
00:27:41 - Hello.
00:27:42 - He believes I killed Mildred Atkinson.
00:27:46 - Want a cup of coffee?
00:27:49 ...if you could keep my name out of
00:27:53 I don't, but Mel does.
00:27:56 Shut up.
00:27:57 It's easier to get names into papers
00:28:01 You've kept mine out a few times.
00:28:05 Well, I'll try,
00:28:08 Miss Gray, did you really see him
00:28:12 - Of course I did.
00:28:19 But I'm very happy to have met you.
00:28:23 - The best straight man ever.
00:28:26 When I told him I killed Mildred,
00:28:30 - Very funny.
00:28:34 Good thing you like my face.
00:28:37 I told the police what I saw.
00:28:40 I have no idea what you did
00:28:44 You'd be surprised. I went to bed.
00:28:50 Perhaps I shouldn't have
00:28:53 You're one up on me.
00:28:57 - ...but I can't see into yours.
00:29:03 If it were the other way around, I'd
00:29:08 Not hiding, avoiding.
00:29:10 It couldn't by any chance be
00:29:13 - Could be.
00:29:17 We were getting married.
00:29:20 You sneaked out the back door,
00:29:23 That about covers it,
00:29:27 You know, you're out of your mind.
00:29:30 How could anybody
00:29:36 - Look at it.
00:29:40 ...I didn't say I wanted to kiss it.
00:29:46 You're a quitter.
00:29:49 - ls that bad?
00:29:53 I do. I think twice
00:29:56 - You're getting into something now.
00:30:01 - Are you a fast thinker?
00:30:04 I didn't get much sleep last night.
00:30:08 Well, sleep.
00:30:11 We'll have dinner tonight,
00:30:14 When you walked into
00:30:18 "There she is, the one that's different.
00:30:24 She's a good guy.
00:30:27 She knows what she wants."
00:30:30 Thank you, sir. But let me add...
00:30:32 ...I also know what I don't want,
00:30:38 When you've made up your mind,
00:30:42 Thank you, I will.
00:30:45 Your phone's ringing.
00:31:02 Hello?
00:31:04 Hello, Brub.
00:31:08 I can imagine a reunion
00:31:12 I just talked to Sylvia.
00:31:15 She wants you to come
00:31:19 That's swell. And she said
00:31:26 Well, maybe I will. But I won't know
00:31:31 Okay.
00:31:35 Good.
00:31:38 Why didn't he dump her
00:31:41 - What difference does it make?
00:31:48 We know she was dumped
00:31:51 No clues, motives or suspects.
00:31:53 Present company ex cepted.
00:31:56 Who? Kesler?
00:31:59 Well, after she called him
00:32:03 His mother brought him pie,
00:32:06 First thing in the morning, he came
00:32:11 Substantial type,
00:32:14 You and Lochner don't see
00:32:18 We solve every murder
00:32:22 - You know who did it from the start.
00:32:25 - You want me to help you?
00:32:29 You have to have enough imagination
00:32:35 Put this chair here.
00:32:38 This one here.
00:32:41 Brub, you sit down there.
00:32:47 You're the killer. You're driving
00:32:53 What makes you sure this murder
00:32:57 If she was already dead,
00:33:01 In that case, he couldn't have
00:33:04 Now, you're driving up the canyon.
00:33:10 Yeah, go ahead.
00:33:11 She's telling you
00:33:15 You put your right arm
00:33:19 You get to a lonely place in the road,
00:33:23 You're an ex- GI. You know judo. You can
00:33:28 You're driving the car,
00:33:32 You don't see her bulging eyes
00:33:35 Go ahead, Brub, squeeze harder.
00:33:40 You hate her.
00:33:43 She's impressed with celebrities.
00:33:48 Harder.
00:33:50 Squeeze harder.
00:33:53 It's wonderful to feel her throat
00:33:56 - Brub, stop it!
00:34:04 No.
00:34:08 Now, are you convinced?
00:34:12 I think so.
00:34:14 Well, I'm not.
00:34:16 You forgot my hands. I could scratch
00:34:22 But you didn't. Your instinct
00:34:26 That's where you lost,
00:34:29 - You've given this a lot of thought.
00:34:34 I've killed dozens of people,
00:34:39 No, I didn't do it.
00:34:41 I could never throw a lovely body
00:34:45 My artistic temperament
00:34:47 No, naturally.
00:34:49 Creative artists have a respect for
00:34:54 Put them in soft beds, lay them on fur
00:34:59 ...but we could never throw them from
00:35:04 No. What would Emily Post say?
00:35:06 And having confused you,
00:35:09 Don't go. It's only 10:00.
00:35:11 It's past my bedtime.
00:35:14 - May I come again?
00:35:16 Thank you.
00:35:18 Give Lochner a report
00:35:21 - Do you think he would want me to?
00:35:24 Tell him to look for a man like me
00:35:29 Which may or may not be phoney.
00:35:31 I'll walk down with you.
00:35:33 - Next time we'll skip the murder kick.
00:35:37 Sure. Bring a girl.
00:35:47 - Quite an evening.
00:35:51 - What do you think?
00:35:55 - He's a sick man, Brub.
00:35:57 - There's something wrong with him.
00:36:02 I took abnormal psychology--
00:36:04 When we disagree,
00:36:07 I know Dix better than you do.
00:36:11 - He's ex citing because he isn't normal.
00:36:16 I learned more about the case from him
00:36:20 I still like the way you are: average!
00:36:23 - Well, thank you kindly!
00:37:12 I heard you the first time.
00:37:19 Sit down.
00:37:22 All right, Martha.
00:37:29 - You annoy me.
00:37:33 - Would you like a drink?
00:37:37 - Had too much?
00:37:40 - I knew I was gonna see you.
00:37:44 Sit down and relax.
00:37:55 - Who's Martha?
00:37:57 Oh, Martha.
00:38:01 She's about 50. She's married.
00:38:05 She comes to me twice a week,
00:38:10 Have you thought about it
00:38:15 I'm interested.
00:38:19 When did you decide?
00:38:21 Yesterday, about 3 p.m.
00:38:25 I see, just...
00:38:27 ...just didn't get around to
00:38:32 I wanted you to think about it twice too.
00:38:41 I've been looking for someone
00:38:45 I'd never seen her before.
00:38:48 ...and because of that I found
00:38:52 Now I know your name, where you live,
00:39:56 Snooping through windows.
00:40:00 - Where are your manners?
00:40:03 - He'll think I'm checking on him.
00:40:06 - No. He shouldn't be disturbed.
00:40:09 He worked all night.
00:40:13 - Won't take me for a drive.
00:40:16 He hasn't worked like this
00:40:19 - What do you use, witchcraft?
00:40:23 He's kind of dopey this morning.
00:40:44 Dix on.
00:40:48 Mel is here to take you
00:40:51 I'll be ready in a minute.
00:40:53 He thinks you'll be voted Mr. America.
00:40:56 Good.
00:40:58 Are you really
00:41:01 Yep. Just let me finish this page.
00:41:05 You're a conceited good- for- nothing.
00:41:10 - lt's your money I'm after.
00:41:14 - Genius is going to bed.
00:41:18 If he'd met you 10 years ago,
00:41:22 What's my first name?
00:41:25 - Hi.
00:41:29 Oh, hello, Mel.
00:41:31 What are you doing up?
00:41:34 - No, you're going to bed.
00:41:37 That's because it's tomorrow. Today.
00:41:42 If Brody could see, he'd be delighted.
00:41:45 We've got lots of pages for him.
00:41:48 Come on, you're going to bed.
00:41:50 If you don't let me alone,
00:41:53 I'll go back to Chicago
00:41:57 They were crazy about me
00:42:00 You go when I tell you to go.
00:42:03 - I'll try.
00:42:06 You can't go.
00:42:08 Lower the bridge, open the gates!
00:42:13 - lt must be Thursday.
00:42:18 - The better to drink brandy.
00:42:22 Fair princess, most noble princes, I
00:42:28 Welcome, thespian.
00:42:30 There he goes again.
00:42:35 - You may arise, thespian.
00:42:38 You've come at the wrong time.
00:42:42 Do me the honour
00:42:45 To secure pleasant slumbers,
00:42:50 - Wouldn't you rather have a brandy?
00:42:54 Come, royal boy.
00:42:57 When in disgrace
00:43:01 I all alone beweep my outcast state
00:43:05 And trouble deaf heaven
00:43:10 And look upon myself and curse my fate
00:43:15 Really, you must stop snooping!
00:43:18 Just a few pages.
00:43:20 - He'll show you when it's finished.
00:43:24 - Many.
00:43:27 I don't know. I didn't read the book.
00:43:33 Miss Gray,
00:43:36 Thank you, Effie. Don't vacuum.
00:43:40 - Well, I gotta vacuum sometime.
00:43:45 If anyone else did it, I would shout,
00:43:49 I am perplex ed. As I said:
00:43:51 " From sullen earth sings hymns at
00:43:55 There's no hope, no hope at all.
00:44:05 For thy sweet love remembered
00:44:10 That then I scorn to change
00:44:24 Then I scorn to change
00:44:47 - Hello. Remember me, Sgt. Nicolai?
00:44:52 - What can I do for you?
00:44:55 I have nothing to say to him.
00:45:04 I didn't expect you to give me
00:45:07 ...but certain facts
00:45:11 - I wish you'd say what you mean.
00:45:17 On the night of the Atkinson murder,
00:45:21 - ...and said you didn't know him.
00:45:24 Since then, you and he
00:45:28 He's writing a script.
00:45:30 - Do you receive a salary for this?
00:45:35 - You're in love with Mr. Steele?
00:45:39 - Are you going to be married?
00:45:44 After all, you introduced us
00:45:48 - You're not making my job any easier.
00:45:53 Why the chip on your shoulder?
00:45:56 Why the defiant attitude? Aren't we
00:46:01 Doesn't it frighten you
00:46:04 He may be in your building.
00:46:12 Look at these men.
00:46:20 Yes.
00:46:22 Each one has committed
00:46:25 Each one is a ruthless maniac.
00:46:29 Mildred Atkinson wasn't killed for any
00:46:32 She had no money, no enemies.
00:46:37 The act of a sick mind with an urge to
00:46:43 I recognize your position, captain,
00:46:47 I love Dix. It upsets me that you
00:46:52 Not a second, for three weeks.
00:46:56 Why don't you investigate
00:46:58 We have.
00:47:01 But look at Mr. Steele's record:
00:47:05 Fights, scandals, destruction.
00:47:09 It all adds up to the same thing:
00:47:14 All this happened years ago.
00:47:17 He has?
00:47:18 Ask Sgt. Nicolai about
00:47:21 How he dwelled on the murder.
00:47:24 How he made Brub and his wife act it
00:47:29 I don't believe that.
00:47:32 Because you're in love with him.
00:47:36 - Goodbye, captain.
00:47:43 Go on, say it. " I told you so."
00:47:46 Where would that get us?
00:47:48 I violated your confidence.
00:47:50 It's all right.
00:47:56 - I've got Mr. Kesler.
00:47:58 - How do you do?
00:48:01 A few points that aren't quite clear.
00:48:06 I hope I can.
00:48:07 Please sit down.
00:48:08 - Hi, Kesler.
00:49:48 Anything you want to make you happy?
00:49:52 I wouldn't want anyone but you.
00:50:01 What's he doing here?
00:50:08 With or without his wife or tailing me.
00:50:13 Come on, let's get out of here.
00:50:20 Hello, Miss Gray. Hello.
00:50:22 We've warmed up a couple seats for you.
00:50:26 I want to do everything I can
00:50:37 I could see why that guy
00:50:42 Six hours' sleep. Typing all day.
00:50:46 No wonder your nerves
00:50:49 You can't be a nursemaid
00:50:52 ...a cook and a secretary.
00:50:56 - I've never been happier in my life.
00:51:01 Ouch! Martha, you're hurting me!
00:51:04 We should be up on Miller Drive beside
00:51:09 He built it to increase property value.
00:51:15 He's a good businessman who wants to
00:51:19 A girl like you should think about
00:51:23 ...in the beginning was the land.
00:51:28 Okay, turn over.
00:51:35 Dix, is that you?
00:51:38 Yeah. You decent?
00:51:40 No, I'm not. Martha's here.
00:51:42 - Hello, Martha.
00:51:45 - You get the pages I did last night?
00:51:48 I took them from your desk
00:51:52 - Where have you been?
00:51:55 I want some orange juice, eggs, bacon,
00:52:02 What, no caviar?
00:52:04 You'll get breakfast in 10 minutes.
00:52:07 - We're going to a beach party tonight.
00:52:10 With the Nicolais. You met him.
00:52:14 Yes. Vaguely.
00:52:17 You really want to go?
00:52:20 Be back in five minutes.
00:52:26 They still don't know who killed
00:52:29 They don't?
00:52:31 - Have you met Frances Randolph?
00:52:34 I used to take care of her.
00:52:36 All right, tell me. What happened?
00:52:41 Nothing much. Just beat her up.
00:52:45 Why didn't you warn her? Tell her not
00:52:51 You can joke about it, angel...
00:52:54 ...but someday you'll find out who your
00:52:59 This isn't going to be as easy to get
00:53:04 That's enough, Martha. Get out!
00:53:07 I'll get out, angel...
00:53:09 ...but you'll beg me to come back
00:53:12 You will, angel, because
00:53:16 Get out.
00:53:23 I love a picnic.
00:53:24 - Acres of sand, all of it in your food.
00:53:30 - What, sand?
00:53:33 He's worked like a fiend all week.
00:53:36 - I've wanted to know how writers work.
00:53:40 - That's wonderful! Not cold at all!
00:53:44 I meant, does he usually have
00:53:48 If not, you're in trouble, unless you
00:53:52 - Are you feeling all right?
00:53:56 The only way I can shut her up
00:53:59 How I went for her
00:54:02 You know what she says
00:54:05 " Honey, haven't I read this
00:54:08 Maybe she has.
00:54:10 That's the trouble with
00:54:13 They all have such a sketchy
00:54:17 ...about the community chest, but
00:54:21 Their arithmetic's not so hot, but just
00:54:26 - How long do you give them, Sylvia?
00:54:30 Dix needs you, Laurel.
00:54:33 You have to. You promised Lochner
00:54:39 She promised Lochner what?
00:54:43 Did I say Lochner? I meant Brub.
00:54:46 You're a poor liar, Sylvia.
00:54:48 - When did you see him?
00:54:50 - lt was just a routine deal.
00:54:54 - lt would only have upset you.
00:54:58 I'm not lying, I just didn't tell you.
00:55:01 Still checking on me.
00:55:05 I don't know why I said it.
00:55:11 Maybe it's better. I should have
00:55:16 Dix!
00:55:19 Dix!
00:56:11 Cigarette?
00:56:38 Watch it, Dix!
00:56:49 You blind, knuckle- headed squirrel!
00:56:51 - Take it easy, son.
00:56:54 I just got a new paint job.
00:56:57 I ought to drag you out of--
00:56:59 Dix! Stop it!
00:57:02 Stop it! Let him alone!
00:57:06 Dix, don't you--
00:57:13 Dix, stop! You'll kill him!
00:58:04 I'll take that cigarette now.
00:58:16 Want one?
00:58:17 No.
00:58:24 These guys in hopped- up cars
00:58:28 You weren't angry with him.
00:58:30 You've wanted to fight
00:58:32 The beach had nothing to do with it.
00:58:36 - I've had a hundred fights like this.
00:58:39 No, but I'm usually in the right.
00:58:43 That doesn't justify
00:58:46 Nobody can call me the things he did.
00:58:49 A blind, knuckle- headed squirrel.
00:58:52 That's real bad.
00:58:56 You drive.
00:59:13 I was born when she kissed me...
00:59:16 ...I died when she left me...
00:59:20 ...I lived a few weeks
00:59:23 You like it?
00:59:25 What is it?
00:59:27 I want to put it in the script.
00:59:31 The farewell note?
00:59:33 I don't know. Maybe.
00:59:37 Say it back to me.
00:59:41 I was born when she kissed me...
00:59:43 ...I died when she left me, I....
00:59:48 I lived a few weeks while she loved me.
01:00:07 - Hi.
01:00:12 300 dollars, payable to John
01:00:16 - You Mr. Squirrel?
01:00:18 - You got a stamped envelope?
01:00:21 Here you are, Mr. Squirrel.
01:00:49 - Sgt. Nicolai?
01:00:53 I'll wait.
01:01:05 Hi, Dix.
01:01:06 Oh, hello, Brub.
01:01:07 - How do you feel this morning?
01:01:12 What can I do for you?
01:01:14 If you want to find out anything
01:01:16 I do. But I'm a cop, remember?
01:01:20 Sorry to be late, Sgt. Nicolai.
01:01:24 Dix on Steele, Henry Kesler.
01:01:27 - Hello.
01:01:29 They trying to pin this thing on you
01:01:33 - If they are, I'm not aware of it.
01:01:38 You loved her.
01:01:41 If I were Capt. Lochner,
01:01:45 - Glad to have met you.
01:01:47 That's from writing movies.
01:01:49 What a grip.
01:02:00 This is what I'd like to have someday.
01:02:04 Small cosy house, near the ocean.
01:02:07 Brub painted the walls.
01:02:08 I made the lampshades and curtains.
01:02:14 Dix wanted me to tell you
01:02:18 It was my fault.
01:02:19 No. There was no ex cuse
01:02:22 He's a writer. They can afford
01:02:26 I'm afraid he'd act just the same
01:02:30 - You certainly picked a wonderful spot.
01:02:37 He's very much in love with you.
01:02:47 Sylvia, Lochner said that Dix described
01:02:52 We were both very impressed with his
01:02:57 You know he didn't do it.
01:03:01 Of course.
01:03:04 - That's what Brub says.
01:03:07 Lochner has a different idea.
01:03:12 - I felt like he was trying to warn me.
01:03:17 You don't realize
01:03:20 I suppose it isn't just Lochner.
01:03:25 I worry about it. I stay awake nights
01:03:30 Then he shows up with an armload
01:03:34 - ...and he makes me feel--
01:03:38 Tell him how you feel.
01:03:41 What can I say?
01:03:44 " I want to marry you, but convince
01:03:49 You should go away for a while,
01:03:54 Give yourself a little time.
01:04:00 You're too anxious.
01:04:02 Sylvia, after we left you, Dix got
01:04:07 He acted like a maniac.
01:04:12 I thought maybe he acted
01:04:17 I came here because I wanted to say
01:04:24 But you're not laughing.
01:04:35 They still don't know who killed that
01:04:39 This isn't going to be as easy
01:04:43 It was the act of a sick mind
01:04:47 An erratic, violent man.
01:04:50 Killing has a fascination for him.
01:04:52 I wanted to say these things out loud
01:04:56 But you're not laughing.
01:05:23 Good morning, Mr. Steele.
01:05:26 I'll take those. It'll give me
01:05:29 You don't need an ex cuse,
01:05:33 - I'll be back tomorrow with the rest.
01:05:44 Morning, Effie.
01:05:47 Miss Gray awake?
01:05:52 I've told you.
01:05:55 She can't hear nothing.
01:05:58 - Since when?
01:06:04 She must have worked all night.
01:06:07 I wish you two would get married
01:06:11 Then I could get these
01:06:19 Shut it off, honey,
01:06:22 I can't. The clock's too far away.
01:06:25 - I'll shut it offf or you if you want.
01:06:50 Wanna go back to sleep?
01:06:52 No, I'll get up.
01:06:56 I'll start breakfast.
01:07:07 You might open the door for me.
01:07:10 Beg your pardon, Effie.
01:08:10 I'll do it, Dix.
01:08:12 No, I don't want you to.
01:08:15 Sit down, be comfortable.
01:08:22 - What happened to the grapefruit knife?
01:08:28 Fool. It's supposed to be curved.
01:08:31 What? Wonder what they'll
01:08:35 I finished the pages.
01:08:37 Yeah, I noticed you also
01:08:40 What are you trying to prove?
01:08:45 I love the love scene.
01:08:50 They're not always telling each other
01:08:54 Good love scenes should be about
01:09:00 Me fixing grapefruit, you sitting
01:09:05 Anyone looking at us could tell
01:09:11 Effie wants us to get married.
01:09:15 ...vacuum the apartment
01:09:20 Isn't there a simpler way?
01:09:22 I always knew I'd get stuck with you
01:09:31 Come on, dopey.
01:09:48 Where'd you get the pills?
01:09:51 From my doctor.
01:09:53 When did you see your doctor?
01:09:55 Couple of weeks ago.
01:09:58 Well, why didn't I know about that?
01:10:00 I guess it wasn't important
01:10:03 You haven't always wanted
01:10:07 - You ought to be very flattered I do.
01:10:13 But there's no reason
01:10:16 Who said anything about rushing?
01:10:19 I thought if you'd give me an answer,
01:10:23 ...l'd go out and buy a ring.
01:10:25 Then we could have
01:10:27 ...invite a few select friends
01:10:30 ...fly to Las Vegas
01:10:33 The coffee!
01:10:46 Well, the 10 seconds are up.
01:10:49 - Of course I'll marry you, but--
01:10:52 No "of course, " no " but, " no "why."
01:10:56 A simple yes or no will do very well.
01:11:04 Yes.
01:11:26 Effie, it's okay, you can vacuum
01:11:31 - Dix, wait. What's happened?
01:11:35 Well, tell me.
01:11:37 I guess they're gonna get married.
01:11:49 It's me, Mel.
01:11:52 Laurel, I can't tell you
01:11:58 Would you ask Miss--?
01:12:03 Thank you.
01:12:06 I prayed for this.
01:12:10 We'll be such a happy family.
01:12:13 ...l'll play with the kids--
01:12:15 You don't have to worry,
01:12:19 I'll only teach the kids nice things.
01:12:30 You're not going to marry him?
01:12:38 No, I'm not. I can't.
01:12:41 I see.
01:12:43 I was hoping for a miracle,
01:12:48 I tried, Mel. I wanted it to last
01:12:54 But Dix doesn't act
01:12:57 You don't go around hitting people,
01:13:03 I'm scared of him.
01:13:07 I'm not even sure
01:13:10 Laurel! You're going too far!
01:13:12 Am I? Have you forgot what you asked
01:13:15 You weren't sure either, and
01:13:20 Why can't he be like other people?
01:13:23 Like other people?
01:13:26 You knew he was dynamite.
01:13:32 I tried to make him see a psychiatrist.
01:13:35 I thought he'd kill me.
01:13:38 It's as much a part of him
01:13:43 If you want him, you've got to take
01:13:49 I've taken it for 20 years.
01:13:54 You make me feel ashamed, Mel.
01:13:56 - I should stay with him, but I can't.
01:14:01 I was scared. I still am!
01:14:06 I hate to see that.
01:14:11 Dix has a tremendous ego.
01:14:16 You've got to wait until
01:14:19 He wants to take me
01:14:22 I've got to get out
01:14:25 If Brody only liked the script,
01:14:29 If Dix has success, he doesn't need
01:14:32 Then take the script. It's finished.
01:14:36 And it's wonderful.
01:14:40 Take it to Brody now.
01:14:50 Thank you, Mel. I'll write to you.
01:14:53 Don't. I don't want to know
01:14:56 ...because Dix will ask
01:15:00 If you feel like writing, write to him.
01:15:03 Then maybe later
01:15:06 I hope so.
01:15:09 See you.
01:15:11 Goodbye, Mel.
01:15:35 Yes, this is she.
01:15:36 About your reservation to New York,
01:15:40 ...on Flight 22 at 3 p.m. Will you be
01:15:45 Yes, I'll be here. Please let me know
01:15:51 I got four blocks away and remembered
01:15:55 - Here. This is about right.
01:15:59 You have to wear it
01:16:02 - I still haven't packed.
01:16:05 We've gotta look at houses...
01:16:08 ...and I want to buy you a little car.
01:16:12 Why are you always in a hurry?
01:16:14 Are you going to come
01:16:17 - I'm only half dressed.
01:16:24 Greetings!
01:16:26 Mr. Waterman, you forgot
01:16:29 This is not a costume,
01:16:32 It is the formal attire of a gentleman.
01:16:36 No applause, please.
01:16:45 Mine host, you've slighted me.
01:16:48 ...the lackeys with candelabra,
01:16:51 Are we not celebrating
01:16:53 Of course we are,
01:17:02 Hi, Charlie.
01:17:04 Forgive the smell of mothballs.
01:17:07 My sincerest congratulations,
01:17:11 Let me embrace you, noble prince.
01:17:15 My senses tell me you've
01:17:19 I've been celebrating
01:17:21 - Brandy for Mr. Waterman.
01:17:27 So much it's difficult to remember.
01:17:30 First I got a ring, then we looked at
01:17:34 - He hasn't left me alone for a second.
01:17:38 Let me see the jewel.
01:17:42 Ex quisite taste! The princess must
01:17:49 The princess has been acting
01:17:53 Your table's ready.
01:18:11 Hello, Dix. I understand you're
01:18:15 That's right. Laurel Gray,
01:18:18 - Hello, my dear. Congratulations.
01:18:22 Come on, Fran. Join the elite.
01:18:25 You got a wonderful guy, Laurel,
01:18:29 - Oh, what am I saying?
01:18:33 ...you used to pursue me.
01:18:35 Brody wants me
01:18:38 I'm going to read the script tonight.
01:18:40 - Whose script?
01:18:42 He's going to send it to my house.
01:18:46 - Did he say where he got my script?
01:18:50 - I stole it out of Laurel's desk.
01:18:54 - Brody's been so impatient.
01:18:58 - I know Brody will love it.
01:19:04 - ls there a juicy part in it for me?
01:19:07 - No.
01:19:10 What does it matter what I think?
01:19:12 I tried to talk Selznick out of
01:19:15 - What's wrong with it?
01:19:19 Brody asked for
01:19:21 - The book was trash and you're a thief.
01:19:25 - Telephone, Miss Gray.
01:19:27 She'll take it here.
01:19:29 Never mind. Ask them
01:19:32 Bring the phone.
01:19:34 I don't want to talk to anybody.
01:19:37 You don't want to talk
01:19:39 Why is it so important
01:19:42 - He's impatient. Has been for weeks.
01:19:47 - Hello, who's this?
01:19:51 Martha. You calling Miss Gray
01:19:55 That's Laurel's call.
01:19:59 - For heaven's sake!
01:20:01 Are you all right, Miss Gray?
01:20:15 Dixie, my boy, you're in!
01:20:17 And believe me, it's harder
01:20:21 Brody's delighted with the script.
01:20:41 Break your glasses?
01:20:43 No. Yes.
01:20:48 Cut your eyes?
01:20:50 No.
01:20:54 Lloyd just got here.
01:20:58 I told you not to pay
01:21:02 Do you want me to look
01:21:05 Well, business isn't so hot.
01:21:14 Remind me to get you another tie.
01:21:30 Where's Laurel?
01:21:32 She's gone.
01:21:37 - One moment, please.
01:21:39 All right.
01:21:41 Cancel the Steele dinner.
01:21:43 Hello, Paul's Restaurant.
01:21:47 Mr. Dix on Steele?
01:21:58 He's just left.
01:22:00 Oh, Sgt. Nicolai?
01:22:04 I'll tell him, Sgt. Nicolai. Bye.
01:22:09 He just left the restaurant.
01:22:11 You mind if I read Kesler's
01:22:15 Know what?
01:22:18 Don't let a right guess
01:22:21 It's been a terrific strain
01:22:24 They'll never forget Mildred Atkinson.
01:22:30 I extracted the bullet
01:22:33 ...that far from the heart.
01:22:36 - I wonder.
01:22:38 Yeah, keep on trying.
01:23:05 Dix?
01:23:07 Let me in.
01:23:11 I'm in bed.
01:23:13 Laurel, let me in, please!
01:23:15 - lt's been such a hectic day!
01:23:32 Don't make me ask you again!
01:24:11 What is it, Dix?
01:24:16 I'm sorry about tonight.
01:24:20 I shouldn't have hit Mel, shouldn't
01:24:24 I don't know why I....
01:24:31 Cigarette?
01:24:39 Where's your ring?
01:24:42 I put it in my jewel box.
01:24:45 You should never take it off
01:24:49 Not now.
01:24:51 - Where is it? I'll get it.
01:24:58 Why is this door locked?
01:25:01 Nobody. It's a mess.
01:25:04 Open it!
01:25:06 - Please, don't order me around.
01:25:11 Because I've been packing.
01:25:16 Give me that key.
01:25:18 All right, I'll get the ring.
01:25:54 You scared me.
01:26:02 There.
01:26:06 - This all you're taking?
01:26:10 I thought you were in bed.
01:26:12 Were you packing to go on a
01:26:16 Stop it, Dix!
01:26:22 Hello.
01:26:25 Who?
01:26:27 Oh, I'll give her the message.
01:26:31 You have a cancellation
01:26:35 I'll tell her.
01:26:41 There's a cancellation
01:26:45 I'll stay with you, Dix.
01:26:47 I'll marry you!
01:26:50 - You'd run away from me!
01:26:53 I'll never let you go!
01:26:55 Dix, don't! Don't! Please, please!
01:26:59 Don't, Dix! Please don't!
01:27:28 Hello.
01:27:29 Dix, I've been trying
01:27:33 I've got some news
01:27:36 Just got an airtight confession
01:27:40 Your hunch was right.
01:27:42 Let me talk. I want to apologize
01:27:46 Is Laurel there? Capt. Lochner wants
01:27:54 Man wants to apologize to you.
01:28:18 Hello?
01:28:19 Miss Gray?
01:28:21 I want you to know how sorry I am
01:28:26 Mr. Steele is absolutely in the clear.
01:28:32 Yesterday this would have meant
01:28:37 Now it doesn't matter.
01:28:40 It doesn't matter at all.
01:29:00 I lived a few weeks while you loved me.
01:29:05 Goodbye, Dix.
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