|
Call Northside 777
|
| 00:01:17 |
[ Man Narrating ] In the year 1871... |
| 00:01:19 |
...the great fire nearly destroyed Chicago. |
| 00:01:22 |
But out of the ashes of that catastrophe |
| 00:01:27 |
...a city ofbrick and brawn, |
| 00:01:31 |
...with a short history of violence |
| 00:01:35 |
That history is on record, and the record |
| 00:01:40 |
...who have made Chicago's papers great. |
| 00:01:46 |
No period in Chicago's history |
| 00:01:49 |
...than the years of Prohibition. |
| 00:01:53 |
The rise and fall |
| 00:01:55 |
...was written in blood and bullets. |
| 00:01:59 |
In 1932, there were 365 murders |
| 00:02:05 |
...one for each day of the year. |
| 00:02:08 |
Eight policemen were shot down |
| 00:02:12 |
One of the most ruthless |
| 00:02:15 |
...occurred on December 9, 1932, |
| 00:02:19 |
...in a place operated |
| 00:02:25 |
Wanda Skutnik's store |
| 00:02:28 |
...was the front for a speakeasy. |
| 00:02:31 |
[ Wind Whistling ]... |
| 00:02:37 |
You got change for 20? |
| 00:02:45 |
[ Bell Dinging ] |
| 00:02:56 |
Wanda, you're lookin' at a guy |
| 00:03:01 |
Sit down. |
| 00:03:04 |
Hi. |
| 00:03:07 |
[ Sighs ]... |
| 00:03:10 |
For a cold, this is good. |
| 00:03:41 |
[ Door Chimes Chiming ]... |
| 00:03:49 |
...[ Engine Starts ]... |
| 00:03:58 |
...[ Speaking In Polish ] |
| 00:04:02 |
Hello. Hello, Central. |
| 00:04:05 |
Yeah. Quick, please. |
| 00:04:14 |
[ Narrator ] This cornered, |
| 00:04:17 |
...gave information that pointed suspicion |
| 00:04:22 |
Tomek Zaleska couldn't be found. |
| 00:04:25 |
But two weeks later, |
| 00:04:27 |
...revealed that Zaleska |
| 00:04:30 |
...with his friend Frank Wiecek. |
| 00:04:33 |
The police closed in on the home |
| 00:05:01 |
Helen and Frank were taken |
| 00:05:12 |
Frank Wiecek admitted |
| 00:05:15 |
...had spent the night |
| 00:05:18 |
...but insisted he knew |
| 00:05:21 |
Why did Tomek want |
| 00:05:24 |
Well, he was having trouble with |
| 00:05:28 |
When did you last report |
| 00:05:31 |
Last Friday. |
| 00:05:34 |
No, I know it was Friday, |
| 00:05:36 |
...my wife told me |
| 00:05:38 |
You went to the probation officer |
| 00:05:42 |
There's your report card. |
| 00:05:46 |
Try to be a little more accurate. |
| 00:05:48 |
Where were you at 3:30 on December 9? |
| 00:05:53 |
I was-- I was with my wife. |
| 00:05:57 |
I remember because I was helping her |
| 00:06:00 |
You were wrong about the day |
| 00:06:04 |
Maybe you're wrong about being home... |
| 00:06:06 |
...shelling walnuts for |
| 00:06:08 |
l-- I know I made a mistake |
| 00:06:11 |
...but I know I'm right about the other thing. |
| 00:06:17 |
This statement was signed |
| 00:06:22 |
'My husband was home with me |
| 00:06:25 |
I remember because he was helping me |
| 00:06:31 |
You sure it was walnuts? |
| 00:06:38 |
I don't know. |
| 00:06:41 |
I'm sure she must be mistaken. |
| 00:06:51 |
[ Narrator ] His wife, Helen, |
| 00:06:55 |
But because of Frank's confused testimony |
| 00:06:59 |
...and his minor police record... |
| 00:07:02 |
...he was held as a suspect. |
| 00:07:18 |
Eventually, after hiding out for six weeks... |
| 00:07:21 |
Tomek Zaleska, protesting his innocence, |
| 00:07:25 |
You knew we were lookin' for you. |
| 00:07:27 |
You knew we'd picked up your good friends |
| 00:07:30 |
Then why didn't you give yourself up |
| 00:07:34 |
I was- I was scared. |
| 00:07:36 |
Sometimes I used to hang around |
| 00:07:39 |
When I heard they were |
| 00:07:41 |
...well, I figured nobody would miss me, |
| 00:07:44 |
I know now I made a mistake. |
| 00:07:47 |
But I came in on my own hook, didn't I? |
| 00:07:50 |
When you went |
| 00:07:52 |
...what reason did you give |
| 00:07:55 |
l-I didn't give any reason. |
| 00:07:57 |
I used to spend the night |
| 00:08:01 |
[ Cop ] You didn't give them any reason? |
| 00:08:04 |
[ Zaleska ] No, I just asked them to let |
| 00:08:08 |
And you're sure you gave them no reason? |
| 00:08:11 |
No. |
| 00:08:14 |
[ Narrator ] After identification |
| 00:08:18 |
Frank Wiecek and Tomek Zaleska... |
| 00:08:20 |
...were indicted for the murder |
| 00:08:24 |
...and swiftly brought to trial. |
| 00:08:26 |
I will ask you, Mrs. Skutnik, |
| 00:08:30 |
...the two men that murdered |
| 00:08:35 |
Yes, sir. |
| 00:08:37 |
Him... and him. |
| 00:08:40 |
[ Prosecutor ] Had you ever seen either |
| 00:08:43 |
Oh, sure. Tomek used to come around |
| 00:08:48 |
The other fella, |
| 00:08:50 |
And the first time you saw Frank Wiecek... |
| 00:08:53 |
...was on the day of the murder? |
| 00:08:56 |
And the next time you saw him was the day |
| 00:09:00 |
Yes, sir. |
| 00:09:02 |
Thank you, Your Honor. |
| 00:09:06 |
[ Narrator ] Both men received |
| 00:09:10 |
...to be served in Stateville Penitentiary. |
| 00:09:12 |
This happened in November 1933. |
| 00:09:16 |
Frank and Tomek went to prison. |
| 00:09:20 |
The case was forgotten for 11 years. |
| 00:09:24 |
Forgotten until October 10, 1944... |
| 00:09:28 |
...when a small advertisement appeared in |
| 00:09:39 |
Boy. |
| 00:09:44 |
Yes, sir? |
| 00:09:47 |
...cop killed in '32. |
| 00:09:51 |
And get at McNeal. |
| 00:09:55 |
Kelly wants you. |
| 00:09:57 |
[ Typewriters Clacking ] |
| 00:10:14 |
Check this. |
| 00:10:21 |
What do you make of it? |
| 00:10:22 |
Well, I want to know why |
| 00:10:24 |
...to someone to find out |
| 00:10:28 |
Well, 1932 was open season for cops. |
| 00:10:32 |
Over on the Northside, they were |
| 00:10:35 |
This is all I could find on that cop |
| 00:10:43 |
Now, you see what I mean? |
| 00:10:45 |
He didn't rate much. |
| 00:10:49 |
You might get your name in the paper. |
| 00:10:53 |
This is sucker bait. |
| 00:10:55 |
Every grifter and mooch |
| 00:10:58 |
They'll frame their brothers to get it. |
| 00:11:01 |
Maybe this is a frame. |
| 00:11:05 |
You see what I mean? |
| 00:11:07 |
Just takes you longer to catch on, that's all. |
| 00:11:13 |
I was just thinkin' about it. |
| 00:11:55 |
I'm lookin' for Tillie Wiecek. |
| 00:11:59 |
Uh, what you want? |
| 00:12:03 |
...and they said I'd find her here. |
| 00:12:18 |
You run this ad? |
| 00:12:24 |
Yes. That's for me. |
| 00:12:27 |
You know something? |
| 00:12:30 |
No, I'm a reporter for the Chicago Times. |
| 00:12:33 |
We'd like to know why you're so interested |
| 00:12:38 |
Frank Wiecek is my son. |
| 00:12:41 |
I his mother. |
| 00:12:43 |
My son's in prison for killing him. |
| 00:12:47 |
He didn't do it. |
| 00:12:50 |
My friends, they tell me |
| 00:12:53 |
...maybe somebody will tell |
| 00:12:56 |
Now, you mean, your son's in prison |
| 00:12:59 |
Yes. But he don't do it. |
| 00:13:03 |
My Frank's a good boy. |
| 00:13:06 |
l-- About this $5,000... |
| 00:13:08 |
...where'd you get it? |
| 00:13:11 |
Is that important? |
| 00:13:15 |
Where he got it, where you got it, |
| 00:13:19 |
He might have had it |
| 00:13:21 |
Maybe you got it from some mob |
| 00:13:24 |
No. No. |
| 00:13:27 |
I work. I scrub floors. |
| 00:13:31 |
Eleven years, |
| 00:13:35 |
I earned it, every penny. |
| 00:13:38 |
Eleven years? That's a long time. |
| 00:13:42 |
Yes. You just say it. |
| 00:13:46 |
My boy, he lived it. |
| 00:13:48 |
Believe me, mister. |
| 00:13:52 |
But me, I his mother. |
| 00:13:55 |
...something that wasn't |
| 00:13:58 |
No. |
| 00:13:59 |
Uh, no. That's why I try to buy |
| 00:14:03 |
Oh, now, you're just-- You're just wasting |
| 00:14:08 |
No. Not me. |
| 00:14:11 |
He's in for 99 years. |
| 00:14:14 |
Now, if you want to make |
| 00:14:16 |
...send him lots of cigarettes and candy, |
| 00:14:20 |
You very kind. |
| 00:14:23 |
But I not use my money |
| 00:14:28 |
If you not able to help... |
| 00:14:31 |
I get my Frank out someday, somehow. |
| 00:14:35 |
I dream of this day. |
| 00:14:39 |
$5,000 is a lot for a dream. |
| 00:14:41 |
Yes. Eleven years. |
| 00:14:45 |
I dream and I work. |
| 00:14:48 |
First, I try $3,000. |
| 00:14:52 |
Nothing. Now I try $5,000. |
| 00:14:56 |
Suppose nothing happens? |
| 00:15:02 |
I get $10,000. |
| 00:15:06 |
But my boy, someday he get out. |
| 00:15:20 |
Well, I got to hand it to ya, Mrs. Wiecek. |
| 00:15:24 |
You help me? |
| 00:15:25 |
[ Chuckles ] No, I'm afraid I couldn't do that. |
| 00:15:29 |
I'm only a reporter. |
| 00:15:32 |
Well, good luck to you. |
| 00:15:36 |
Good-bye. |
| 00:16:00 |
[ Typewriters Clacking ]... |
| 00:16:13 |
Great job, Mac. |
| 00:16:20 |
Mac. |
| 00:16:33 |
Hey, this story on the scrub woman-- |
| 00:16:37 |
How'd you like to follow it up |
| 00:16:41 |
...and interviewin' her son? |
| 00:16:44 |
I didn't write this story |
| 00:16:47 |
Well, you got any proof he's a cop-killer? |
| 00:16:49 |
Well, they didn't give him |
| 00:16:52 |
He had a record. |
| 00:16:55 |
He was on probation when he shot the cop. |
| 00:16:57 |
Yeah, I know. |
| 00:16:59 |
He's Public Enemy Number One. |
| 00:17:01 |
He and a couple of other kids |
| 00:17:04 |
He got two bucks and a record. |
| 00:17:06 |
But in this case, |
| 00:17:08 |
...identified him as one of the killers. |
| 00:17:10 |
The Supreme Court reviewed the trial. |
| 00:17:15 |
Well, so what? It wouldn't hurt anything to |
| 00:17:18 |
Well, why-- If you go out there-- |
| 00:17:20 |
Let's put it this way... |
| 00:17:22 |
...maybe I'm interested |
| 00:17:24 |
Maybe I'm interested |
| 00:17:27 |
She scrubbed floors on |
| 00:17:31 |
...more than 11 years to |
| 00:17:34 |
Okay, I'll go out to the pen |
| 00:17:37 |
How about expenses? |
| 00:17:42 |
[ Machine Clicks ] |
| 00:17:53 |
Kelly? |
| 00:17:55 |
I happen to know |
| 00:17:59 |
She never scrubbed a floor in her life. |
| 00:18:01 |
You never got past the fifth grade. |
| 00:18:04 |
But I figure if you pull such a corny gag |
| 00:18:09 |
So I'm going. |
| 00:18:13 |
But l-- I want you to know that |
| 00:18:24 |
Jim? |
| 00:18:27 |
You're early tonight. |
| 00:18:30 |
Oh, I got to get up 8:30 in the morning, |
| 00:18:33 |
...and see that scrub woman's boy. |
| 00:18:35 |
Got something to eat for me? |
| 00:18:41 |
Hey. |
| 00:18:46 |
Hi. |
| 00:18:59 |
Hey. Got a new one, huh? |
| 00:19:01 |
Isn't a beauty? |
| 00:19:05 |
Say, I can't see how a smart girl like you... |
| 00:19:07 |
...can spend so much time on these things. |
| 00:19:09 |
Oh, I noticed you worked on the last one. |
| 00:19:18 |
You know, that was a marvelous yarn |
| 00:19:22 |
Had a lot of feeling. |
| 00:19:26 |
What a magnificent thing that old lady did. |
| 00:19:29 |
Yeah. Everybody's touched. |
| 00:19:31 |
Especially Kelly. |
| 00:19:34 |
I was too. Makes you feel warm. |
| 00:19:38 |
Well, I hit it pretty hard. |
| 00:19:40 |
But don't start believin' it. |
| 00:19:42 |
I read the files on the case. |
| 00:19:45 |
He got what was comin' to him. |
| 00:19:47 |
Now, I need a branch of a tree |
| 00:19:50 |
See one around? |
| 00:19:56 |
No, that's sky. That's sky. |
| 00:20:00 |
l-I wasn't thinking about the boy. |
| 00:20:03 |
I was thinking about his mother. |
| 00:20:05 |
I hammer out a sob story, |
| 00:20:09 |
You know what it is? |
| 00:20:14 |
Nobody knows whether she's right |
| 00:20:17 |
...she's worked so hard-- |
| 00:20:19 |
...[ Chuckles ] well, I want her to be right. |
| 00:20:24 |
Honey, I love ya. |
| 00:20:26 |
Wouldn't you scrub floors for me |
| 00:20:30 |
Oh, I don't know. |
| 00:20:37 |
Jim-- |
| 00:20:41 |
No. |
| 00:20:43 |
Look, I'm goin' out to see him tomorrow. |
| 00:20:48 |
Why you-- You women are suckers |
| 00:20:51 |
I guess that's how I got you. |
| 00:20:54 |
All I had to do was |
| 00:20:58 |
Oh, it took a little more |
| 00:21:01 |
It did, huh? Mm-hmm. |
| 00:21:08 |
[ Locks Rattling ]... |
| 00:21:40 |
What kind of a guy is he, Warden? |
| 00:21:43 |
Oh. |
| 00:21:48 |
Frank, this is McNeal of the Chicago Times. |
| 00:21:51 |
He wants to interview you. |
| 00:21:53 |
[ Warden ] Now, you don't have to consent |
| 00:21:55 |
...or answer any questions |
| 00:21:57 |
[ Wiecek ] But I do want to.... |
| 00:21:58 |
Sure, I want to. |
| 00:22:01 |
That's fine. He's yours. |
| 00:22:05 |
The Times has |
| 00:22:08 |
I came out to ask you some questions. |
| 00:22:11 |
I'd like more of your story, |
| 00:22:14 |
I need an angle, something |
| 00:22:17 |
Yes, sir. |
| 00:22:19 |
...your mother ran in the papers... |
| 00:22:22 |
...and the $5,000 reward? |
| 00:22:25 |
Did ya know she was scrubbin' floors |
| 00:22:28 |
Yes, I did. |
| 00:22:31 |
All she lives for is to get me out. |
| 00:22:35 |
I guess that's all I've got to live for too. |
| 00:22:37 |
Well, that's a very good angle to play up--... |
| 00:22:39 |
...your faith in your mother, |
| 00:22:44 |
You know, if you're guilty... |
| 00:22:46 |
...you're just letting her |
| 00:22:48 |
you're just letting her |
| 00:22:49 |
She knows I'm not guilty. |
| 00:22:54 |
I read the news clips... |
| 00:22:57 |
...the transcript of the trial. |
| 00:23:00 |
They don't whitewash you, |
| 00:23:02 |
But you only read what convicted me. |
| 00:23:05 |
All the true facts didn't come out. |
| 00:23:07 |
Even Judge Moulton said I was innocent. |
| 00:23:09 |
The judge that gave you 99 years? |
| 00:23:12 |
Well, the jury |
| 00:23:14 |
But in his chambers, |
| 00:23:17 |
When was that? |
| 00:23:19 |
Oh, after. Well, maybe |
| 00:23:23 |
What else? |
| 00:23:26 |
My lawyer was a drunk. |
| 00:23:28 |
He wouldn't even let me take the stand. |
| 00:23:31 |
Uh-huh. Go on. |
| 00:23:34 |
Well, when they question you |
| 00:23:37 |
...you're bound to get mixed up |
| 00:23:40 |
That's another good angle-- |
| 00:23:43 |
Then they took me |
| 00:23:46 |
...every few hours--... |
| 00:23:48 |
...taking me 'around the |
| 00:23:51 |
...so my lawyer couldn't get me out. |
| 00:23:55 |
And this Wanda Skutnik--... |
| 00:23:58 |
...the first two times she saw me, |
| 00:24:01 |
Then, all of a sudden, she said I was. |
| 00:24:04 |
All right. |
| 00:24:08 |
I was home with my wife |
| 00:24:12 |
Does your wife visit you regularly? |
| 00:24:14 |
My wife? Yeah. |
| 00:24:17 |
We're divorced. |
| 00:24:21 |
Well, we... better duck that angle too. |
| 00:24:25 |
You duck so many things. |
| 00:24:27 |
Listen. |
| 00:24:27 |
I talked to your mother. |
| 00:24:31 |
She believes you. I need proof. |
| 00:24:35 |
I got no proof. |
| 00:24:39 |
All right. Now, what we'll |
| 00:24:42 |
We'll play up this mother angle |
| 00:24:45 |
...and maybe a little police |
| 00:24:48 |
I didn't say that. |
| 00:24:49 |
Well, what difference |
| 00:24:51 |
Probably true anyway. |
| 00:24:56 |
This thing's |
| 00:24:58 |
It's the only way we'll |
| 00:25:01 |
...get sympathy, public support. |
| 00:25:05 |
You leave it to me. |
| 00:25:07 |
Okay, Warden. |
| 00:25:10 |
Thank you. |
| 00:25:13 |
That's all, Frank. |
| 00:25:25 |
Are there any guilty men out here? |
| 00:25:27 |
Not if you hear them tell it. |
| 00:25:30 |
They sure make a hard pitch, don't they? |
| 00:25:32 |
Ninety-nine years is a long time. |
| 00:25:36 |
Maybe he'd been better off |
| 00:26:02 |
Mr. McNeal is busy. But I'll tell him |
| 00:26:06 |
Yes, the Times is going to continue |
| 00:26:16 |
[ Typewriter Clacking ] |
| 00:26:20 |
Yeah. |
| 00:26:23 |
Yes. Well, thank you very much for calling. |
| 00:26:26 |
That's right, lady. I guess the Times |
| 00:26:31 |
Yes. Good-bye. |
| 00:26:33 |
Say, what are you gonna |
| 00:26:35 |
What follow-up? |
| 00:26:36 |
Well, the thing is snowballing. |
| 00:26:38 |
Well, do you wanna |
| 00:26:40 |
...the 5,000 from Wiecek's mother? |
| 00:26:43 |
Look, Mac. My job's to print the news |
| 00:26:46 |
Did it ever occur to you that we might be |
| 00:26:51 |
Maybe he had a mother |
| 00:26:59 |
[ Ringing ]... |
| 00:27:01 |
...[ Ringing Continues ] |
| 00:27:06 |
And another thing, |
| 00:27:08 |
...about that judge that |
| 00:27:10 |
Well, the judge died |
| 00:27:13 |
He's been dead for 11 years. |
| 00:27:15 |
That Wiecek's a pretty |
| 00:27:17 |
He gives me a lead |
| 00:27:19 |
Well, why don't you take a different lead? |
| 00:27:22 |
Look, Mac. You know we're |
| 00:27:24 |
...20 phone calls per hour from our readers. |
| 00:27:26 |
Yeah, and every time that phone rings, |
| 00:27:30 |
I know, 'Chicago Times |
| 00:27:33 |
Well, why not? |
| 00:27:36 |
You can't do a thing like that. |
| 00:27:38 |
If you don't like the story, |
| 00:27:42 |
Write a finish piece, and kill it. |
| 00:27:46 |
I'll interview his wife. She believed in him |
| 00:27:51 |
That ought to kill it for good. |
| 00:27:57 |
[ Children Shouting ]... |
| 00:27:59 |
...[ Train Whistle Blaring ]... |
| 00:28:03 |
...[ Knocking ]... |
| 00:28:10 |
I'm looking for Helen Rayska. |
| 00:28:13 |
I'm McNeal of the Times. |
| 00:28:16 |
Oh, yes. I read them. |
| 00:28:19 |
Please come in. |
| 00:28:21 |
This way, please. |
| 00:28:24 |
Oh, excuse me. Just a minute. |
| 00:28:30 |
I got your address from |
| 00:28:34 |
I haven't seen her since the divorce. |
| 00:28:37 |
I guess she doesn't feel |
| 00:28:40 |
Uh-huh. |
| 00:28:46 |
Do you think there is a chance that |
| 00:28:49 |
Do you want him to? |
| 00:28:55 |
Would you be waiting for him? |
| 00:28:58 |
No. No, I wouldn't. |
| 00:29:02 |
I married again. |
| 00:29:04 |
But I'd be glad for Frank... |
| 00:29:07 |
...because he's a fine man. |
| 00:29:09 |
And because he's innocent. |
| 00:29:11 |
He was at home with me |
| 00:29:14 |
Yeah. Yeah, I know. |
| 00:29:16 |
Uh-- You loved him-- then, I mean. |
| 00:29:20 |
I did... very much. |
| 00:29:23 |
But the lonely nights |
| 00:29:26 |
You couldn't go on that way. Was that it? |
| 00:29:27 |
No, that's what Tillie might think. |
| 00:29:31 |
I loved him. |
| 00:29:34 |
But Frank wanted me to get the divorce. |
| 00:29:36 |
Hmm. Did he pick out |
| 00:29:40 |
It's the truth. |
| 00:29:42 |
Did you contribute to the reward money, |
| 00:29:47 |
No, I couldn't help. |
| 00:29:50 |
I haven't anything. |
| 00:29:52 |
My husband, Mr. Rayska... |
| 00:29:55 |
...takes care of me and |
| 00:29:58 |
I can't ask more than that. |
| 00:30:01 |
He is a good man, and he loves me |
| 00:30:05 |
We're lucky. |
| 00:30:08 |
Yeah. You seemed to have |
| 00:30:11 |
Mr. McNeal, I told you the truth about |
| 00:30:16 |
Well, it's going to very hard |
| 00:30:20 |
Frank's wife says he's innocent and shows |
| 00:30:24 |
But that's just the way it was. |
| 00:30:28 |
[ Helen ] I went up to see him that day... |
| 00:30:31 |
...wanting him to keep up hope, |
| 00:30:35 |
He looked depressed, the way you do |
| 00:31:02 |
How have you been? |
| 00:31:04 |
How have you been? |
| 00:31:06 |
How's Ma? |
| 00:31:10 |
And the boy-- How's the boy? |
| 00:31:13 |
Oh, he is fine. |
| 00:31:16 |
Always fine. |
| 00:31:18 |
Everything's fine. |
| 00:31:22 |
We have nothing to say anymore. |
| 00:31:25 |
Oh, Frank, darling, please. |
| 00:31:29 |
So many things you don't say. |
| 00:31:32 |
You don't want to talk |
| 00:31:36 |
You don't want to remind me. |
| 00:31:39 |
But I remind myself. |
| 00:31:42 |
I think of lots of things. |
| 00:31:46 |
Helen, tell me, how-- |
| 00:31:50 |
He's doing very well, Frank. |
| 00:31:54 |
But what about the other boys? |
| 00:31:57 |
Kids can hurt him bad. |
| 00:31:59 |
They're only kids, Frank. |
| 00:32:02 |
They do not know what they are saying. |
| 00:32:06 |
...son of a jailbird, |
| 00:32:09 |
Oh, it's nothing, Frank. |
| 00:32:11 |
I was thinking about moving |
| 00:32:14 |
He'll go to a new school. |
| 00:32:18 |
A new school is no good, Helen. |
| 00:32:21 |
A new name, that would be good. |
| 00:32:25 |
Frank. |
| 00:32:31 |
In 30 years, maybe I can get a parole |
| 00:32:35 |
Thirty years. |
| 00:32:39 |
Helen, you've-- |
| 00:32:42 |
You've got to divorce me, Helen. |
| 00:32:48 |
You can't mean that, Frank. |
| 00:32:51 |
Love's not for us anymore, Helen. |
| 00:32:57 |
Now we must think of the boy... |
| 00:32:59 |
...only the boy. |
| 00:33:01 |
My boy must live for me. |
| 00:33:04 |
But I couldn't do it, Frank. |
| 00:33:08 |
I just couldn't. |
| 00:33:16 |
And for over a year, |
| 00:33:19 |
[ Sniffles ] But Frank kept begging me |
| 00:33:27 |
Then I met Mr. Rayska. |
| 00:33:30 |
He loved me, and he was fond |
| 00:33:35 |
He understood everything about us. |
| 00:33:38 |
Well, what about the boy? |
| 00:33:42 |
Yes. He knows. |
| 00:33:47 |
But now, everyone calls |
| 00:33:50 |
We've made a point of that. |
| 00:33:52 |
...[ Boy ] Mom.. |
| 00:33:55 |
Look, Mom. Brand-new-- |
| 00:33:57 |
He lost the other one. |
| 00:33:59 |
This is Mr. McNeal of the newspaper. |
| 00:34:02 |
And that's my husband, |
| 00:34:04 |
Rayska. |
| 00:34:06 |
Hello. |
| 00:34:08 |
...a couple of shots of you and the boy. |
| 00:34:10 |
Come on, son. Sit right there. |
| 00:34:13 |
Here you are. |
| 00:34:15 |
Hey, Pete. |
| 00:34:25 |
Mr. Rayska, you mind if I ask you |
| 00:34:27 |
Certainly not. |
| 00:34:28 |
Were you in Chicago in December of 1932? |
| 00:34:32 |
Yes, why? |
| 00:34:35 |
What do you mean, |
| 00:34:39 |
Any objections to answering? |
| 00:34:42 |
He's got to ask |
| 00:34:45 |
I didn't meet Helen |
| 00:34:47 |
This can be proved by our friends. |
| 00:34:50 |
You understand |
| 00:34:52 |
l-- Sorry. |
| 00:34:55 |
What's he askin' all the |
| 00:34:58 |
What's the big idea? |
| 00:34:59 |
It's about your Uncle Frank. |
| 00:35:07 |
Well, thank you, folks. |
| 00:35:11 |
Good-bye. |
| 00:36:02 |
[ Groans ] |
| 00:36:27 |
Darling, wake up. |
| 00:36:33 |
What's the matter? |
| 00:36:37 |
Huh? |
| 00:36:40 |
Want a nice sandwich? |
| 00:36:44 |
You've been gnashing |
| 00:36:48 |
I've never known you to be like this, Jim. |
| 00:36:51 |
Well, maybe it's something I ate. |
| 00:36:54 |
I ate the same things. |
| 00:36:59 |
Well, maybe it's something I wrote then. |
| 00:37:15 |
[ Sighs ] |
| 00:37:37 |
Hey, you look nice. |
| 00:37:40 |
Will you marry me? |
| 00:37:42 |
I did. |
| 00:37:47 |
Thanks. |
| 00:37:50 |
Just remember, I'm here. |
| 00:37:54 |
Well, come on over here. |
| 00:38:01 |
What's the matter? |
| 00:38:04 |
Some of'em, but they make |
| 00:38:07 |
Pieces never make the wrong picture. |
| 00:38:10 |
Maybe you're looking at them |
| 00:38:13 |
Sometimes it's mighty hard to figure. |
| 00:38:17 |
Why don't you let go? |
| 00:38:20 |
You want him to be innocent. |
| 00:38:22 |
You want him to be free. |
| 00:38:24 |
Admit it. |
| 00:38:29 |
Maybe I do want him to be free, but that |
| 00:38:32 |
If you want to believe, |
| 00:38:35 |
Believe it. |
| 00:38:39 |
Will you marry me? |
| 00:38:44 |
Will you fix me that sandwich then? |
| 00:38:48 |
Hey, hey, hey, hey. |
| 00:39:18 |
Yeah. |
| 00:39:27 |
[ No Audible Dialogue ] |
| 00:39:48 |
Hey, Kelly? Have you seen this item |
| 00:39:52 |
Might be a firebug, arson ring. |
| 00:39:55 |
You think there's anything to it? |
| 00:39:59 |
Well, follow it up. |
| 00:40:03 |
Is that an assignment? |
| 00:40:06 |
Okay. |
| 00:40:08 |
Oh, Mac. I know there's nothing more |
| 00:40:12 |
It's all washed up, but before you tackle |
| 00:40:16 |
The warden called me this morning. |
| 00:40:20 |
Well, for what? |
| 00:40:25 |
Well, I was just up there. |
| 00:40:30 |
Wiecek's been up there for 11 years, Mac. |
| 00:40:33 |
That cop's been buried longer than that. |
| 00:41:02 |
Hello, Wiecek. |
| 00:41:10 |
Mr. McNeal. |
| 00:41:13 |
I sent for you to tell you that... |
| 00:41:15 |
I don't want you to write anymore... |
| 00:41:17 |
...about me or my family. |
| 00:41:20 |
I've read what you've written. |
| 00:41:23 |
I've seen the pictures of my mother... |
| 00:41:25 |
...my wife and my boy. |
| 00:41:28 |
We've poured our hearts out to you... |
| 00:41:30 |
...unashamed. |
| 00:41:33 |
That's the only way you can get people |
| 00:41:36 |
Nobody's gonna read a little two-line ad |
| 00:41:39 |
A half a million people |
| 00:41:42 |
Now somebody might know |
| 00:41:45 |
I don't want that kind of help. |
| 00:41:48 |
I'll stay here a thousand years. |
| 00:41:52 |
But you must not write anymore... |
| 00:41:54 |
...about my wife and |
| 00:41:58 |
My mother is doing this for me, |
| 00:42:02 |
Oh, now, wait a minute. Wiecek. |
| 00:42:05 |
...so my boy has a new name. |
| 00:42:08 |
Now you put his picture in the paper, |
| 00:42:12 |
I don't know. |
| 00:42:15 |
No. This is writing without heart... |
| 00:42:19 |
...without truth. |
| 00:42:21 |
Before, I thought maybe |
| 00:42:23 |
...would try to get the |
| 00:42:26 |
But this, I never figured. |
| 00:42:28 |
Yes, I say it. |
| 00:42:30 |
I'll stay here. I'll stay here a thousand years. |
| 00:42:35 |
But never write anymore about my family. |
| 00:42:39 |
Leave them alone. |
| 00:42:41 |
Leave alone my wife and my boy. |
| 00:42:55 |
What do you make of that? |
| 00:42:57 |
Well, I guess he figured |
| 00:43:01 |
Why, it was a story. |
| 00:43:04 |
You know, up here |
| 00:43:09 |
But the prisoners |
| 00:43:13 |
And they believe we have only two men |
| 00:43:16 |
Tomek Zaleska and Frank Wiecek. |
| 00:43:21 |
All right, Warden. Say, l-I wonder if you'll |
| 00:43:26 |
I'd like to talk to Tomek Zaleska. |
| 00:43:30 |
Okay. |
| 00:43:58 |
[ Warden ] I'd like to talk to Zaleska. |
| 00:44:21 |
[ Lock Rattling ] |
| 00:44:26 |
Tomek, this is McNeal of the Times. |
| 00:44:28 |
He'd like to talk to you. |
| 00:44:35 |
Warden, would it be stretchin' |
| 00:44:37 |
...if I talk to him alone? |
| 00:44:38 |
Well, no. Oh, go right ahead. |
| 00:44:46 |
Are you familiar with the work |
| 00:44:51 |
Yes, sir. |
| 00:44:53 |
Now, look, Tomek. We want to clear up |
| 00:44:58 |
We don't think Frank was in it with ya. |
| 00:45:01 |
Now, if you confess and |
| 00:45:03 |
...really with you that night... |
| 00:45:05 |
...the Times will do |
| 00:45:07 |
...to get ya a parole |
| 00:45:09 |
The chances are |
| 00:45:16 |
Now, wh-what have you got to lose? |
| 00:45:19 |
Come on. Tell us the truth. |
| 00:45:26 |
Sure. I could say I did it. |
| 00:45:32 |
Then maybe have a chance |
| 00:45:36 |
But if I confessed... |
| 00:45:38 |
...who would I name |
| 00:45:41 |
I couldn't make it stick for one minute. |
| 00:45:47 |
That's the trouble with being innocent. |
| 00:45:50 |
You don't know what really happened. |
| 00:45:57 |
I didn't do it. |
| 00:46:00 |
Me and Frank had nothin' to do with it. |
| 00:46:14 |
Okay, Tomek. |
| 00:46:22 |
[ Cell Door Clatters ] |
| 00:46:40 |
Well? |
| 00:46:45 |
You must run a nice jail. |
| 00:46:51 |
I'm gonna get this outta |
| 00:46:57 |
Warden, do you think |
| 00:47:00 |
Yeah. Yeah, |
| 00:47:03 |
I'll take you over to the hospital. |
| 00:47:23 |
Frank, Mr. McNeal would like to talk |
| 00:47:37 |
Look, Frank. I've decided |
| 00:47:44 |
I'll slant the story your way. |
| 00:47:47 |
I also want you to know |
| 00:47:51 |
But I'm willin' to dig-- get the facts. |
| 00:47:54 |
But remember this. |
| 00:47:58 |
I'll blast you so hard, you won't even |
| 00:48:04 |
Is it a deal? |
| 00:48:07 |
I've nothing to be afraid of. It's a deal. |
| 00:48:11 |
Okay, Frank. |
| 00:48:13 |
I want you to give me some information. |
| 00:48:17 |
This, uh-- This judge you told me about. |
| 00:48:21 |
You know, the one that died? |
| 00:48:24 |
Were there any witnesses when he told you |
| 00:48:27 |
Yeah, there was a bailiff. |
| 00:48:31 |
What was his name? |
| 00:48:35 |
Well, I'll find out. What was the name |
| 00:48:38 |
His name was Underwood. |
| 00:48:42 |
Where does he practice? |
| 00:48:45 |
That's great-- a disbarred |
| 00:48:49 |
All right. What else? |
| 00:48:53 |
It was she alone who put me where I am. |
| 00:48:55 |
She identified me. |
| 00:48:57 |
Gruska and the mailman-- said no. |
| 00:49:00 |
Then there was the police captain. |
| 00:49:02 |
He was the one who got |
| 00:49:05 |
He stood right alongside |
| 00:49:08 |
She was afraid of him. |
| 00:49:11 |
I never found out. |
| 00:49:15 |
Well, where can I find this Skutnik dame? |
| 00:49:22 |
That's nice material. |
| 00:49:26 |
Would you be willing |
| 00:49:29 |
Mr. McNeal, for 11 years... |
| 00:49:32 |
I've been waiting for a chance |
| 00:49:34 |
You know what you're up against? |
| 00:49:37 |
If it turns out bad, |
| 00:49:39 |
If it turns out good, it's only |
| 00:49:43 |
Doesn't count legally. |
| 00:49:48 |
Okay, I'll fix it up for ya. |
| 00:50:04 |
Listen, kid. Take it from me. |
| 00:50:08 |
Keep away from Keeler |
| 00:50:11 |
Oh, I'm not afraid of it. |
| 00:50:13 |
Why, I had the cops, the state's attorney, |
| 00:50:17 |
I was a cinch. Then they talked me into |
| 00:50:21 |
Well, what happened? |
| 00:50:23 |
I'm doin' life, ain't I? |
| 00:50:39 |
Well, the only thing the machine is for... |
| 00:50:41 |
...is to record the emotional |
| 00:50:44 |
Uh, we place a blood pressure |
| 00:50:48 |
And then, through the impulses |
| 00:50:51 |
...record the variations |
| 00:50:55 |
Then the pneumograph |
| 00:50:58 |
...and we record the changes |
| 00:51:02 |
And the electrodes fasten on the palm |
| 00:51:05 |
...to record the changes |
| 00:51:08 |
It's a very sensitive criteria |
| 00:51:15 |
Mr. Keeler's all ready for you, Frank. |
| 00:51:17 |
Sit down, Frank. |
| 00:51:20 |
[ Keeler ] Just take it easy and relax. |
| 00:51:22 |
[ Wiecek ] I'll do the best I can, Mr. Keeler. |
| 00:51:26 |
[ Footsteps ] |
| 00:51:29 |
Hello, Mac. |
| 00:51:41 |
What are you doin' here? |
| 00:51:42 |
What are you doin' here? |
| 00:51:43 |
I was drivin' out to Decatur |
| 00:51:48 |
I've never seen a lie test before. |
| 00:51:50 |
Decatur's out the other way. |
| 00:51:53 |
Yeah, well, l-I took the detour, |
| 00:51:57 |
Yeah. Yeah. |
| 00:52:07 |
These are a pair of electrodes. |
| 00:52:09 |
I've clipped them to the palm |
| 00:52:12 |
...to pick up the electrical changes |
| 00:52:15 |
I'm gonna try an experimental test now. |
| 00:52:18 |
I want you to take |
| 00:52:22 |
...remember the card that you chose, |
| 00:52:26 |
I'm going to ask you one card at a time... |
| 00:52:29 |
...and I want you to say 'no' |
| 00:52:32 |
...including the chosen card. |
| 00:52:34 |
Do you understand? |
| 00:52:40 |
Now, just face forward. |
| 00:52:43 |
...and sit quietly as you can. |
| 00:52:52 |
Hey, what's he doin' that for? |
| 00:52:55 |
Oh, he's forcing him to lie |
| 00:52:58 |
Gives a good basis |
| 00:53:03 |
Did you choose the seven of clubs? |
| 00:53:10 |
Did you take the three of spades? |
| 00:53:13 |
No. |
| 00:53:20 |
Did you take the queen of hearts? |
| 00:53:23 |
No. |
| 00:53:33 |
Did you take the ace ofhearts? |
| 00:53:40 |
Did you take the five of diamonds? |
| 00:53:44 |
No. |
| 00:53:56 |
Did you take the six of clubs? |
| 00:54:11 |
You took the five of diamonds, Frank. |
| 00:54:14 |
Did you? |
| 00:54:19 |
Now, I have a prepared list |
| 00:54:24 |
And I want you to answer |
| 00:54:28 |
And if you have anything to explain, |
| 00:54:34 |
Just turn around and face forward. |
| 00:54:37 |
Sit as quietly as you can |
| 00:54:45 |
Now, don't forget, just 'yes' or 'no' |
| 00:54:49 |
Yes. |
| 00:54:52 |
Yes. |
| 00:55:01 |
Did you have breakfast this morning? |
| 00:55:09 |
Do you know Tomek Zaleska? |
| 00:55:20 |
You're 6 feet tall. aren't you? |
| 00:55:23 |
Just a minute now, Frank. |
| 00:55:26 |
I'm-- I'm sorry, sir. |
| 00:55:28 |
Yes, sir. |
| 00:55:32 |
...and just ask you some |
| 00:55:34 |
Yeah, I'm sorry. |
| 00:55:35 |
Is your name Frank Wiecek? |
| 00:55:47 |
Were you in Wanda Skutnik's |
| 00:55:51 |
No. |
| 00:55:59 |
[ No Audible Dialogue ] |
| 00:56:12 |
Were you home at the time of the robbery? |
| 00:56:16 |
Yes. |
| 00:56:21 |
That's all I'm going to ask you. |
| 00:56:26 |
...and I'll take it off. |
| 00:56:38 |
Well, we're all through, Frank. |
| 00:56:55 |
Good-bye, and I'll probably see you later. |
| 00:56:59 |
See you later, Frank. |
| 00:57:09 |
What's the verdict? |
| 00:57:18 |
What was that? |
| 00:57:21 |
[ Keeler ] |
| 00:57:23 |
...uh, very specifically. |
| 00:57:25 |
He lied to that question. |
| 00:57:27 |
Is that where you asked |
| 00:57:30 |
No. |
| 00:57:31 |
'Are you married?' |
| 00:57:34 |
Well, he-- But he-he didn't lie. |
| 00:57:37 |
He-He isn't married. He's divorced. |
| 00:57:41 |
And he still thinks he's married. |
| 00:57:43 |
And he feels within himself |
| 00:57:45 |
And so, he reacted in deception. |
| 00:57:48 |
But do you think he lied |
| 00:57:50 |
Well, we've run so many records today-- |
| 00:57:53 |
...and I'd like to take a little |
| 00:57:55 |
...and compare one record |
| 00:57:58 |
And, well, I'll call you |
| 00:58:01 |
...and let you know. |
| 00:58:57 |
Hiya, McNeal. |
| 00:58:59 |
Say, Larson, I'd like to check |
| 00:59:02 |
...of a fellow by the name of Frank Wiecek. |
| 00:59:04 |
You mean, the cop-killer? |
| 00:59:08 |
I'm afraid I can't help you, McNeal. |
| 00:59:10 |
Our arrest books for 1932 |
| 00:59:13 |
They're not available. |
| 00:59:18 |
What do you want me to do, |
| 00:59:21 |
You know where you can go, |
| 00:59:43 |
Here it is. |
| 00:59:46 |
'Booked for murder December 23.' |
| 01:00:04 |
[ Shutter Clicks ] |
| 01:00:07 |
One of the things I was lookin' for. |
| 01:00:09 |
He was booked on the 23rd. |
| 01:00:13 |
Now, if I could just find out |
| 01:00:15 |
What difference would that make? |
| 01:00:18 |
Well, if he was arrested before the 23rd... |
| 01:00:20 |
...it'd prove that this Skutnik dame |
| 01:00:23 |
...before she identified him. |
| 01:00:25 |
Captain Norris of the New City Precinct |
| 01:00:29 |
He never operated that way. |
| 01:00:31 |
Captain Norris, huh? |
| 01:00:35 |
Say, let me see the arrest books for |
| 01:00:39 |
I can't help you on that. |
| 01:00:42 |
...whether this fellow Wiecek |
| 01:00:46 |
Back during Prohibition, |
| 01:00:48 |
...got tough when a cop got killed. |
| 01:00:50 |
Now you're talkin' like the guy in the street. |
| 01:00:52 |
Always thinks we're runnin' around with |
| 01:00:57 |
Look. You seem to think |
| 01:01:00 |
You're the one that's doing the framing. |
| 01:01:03 |
You're framing |
| 01:01:06 |
Bundy was a good cop and a good man. |
| 01:01:08 |
Why don't you write |
| 01:01:11 |
And about the other 357 cops |
| 01:01:14 |
Back in 1932, |
| 01:01:17 |
Maybe they did, but they |
| 01:01:19 |
How do you know? |
| 01:01:20 |
Were you in the division at the time? |
| 01:01:22 |
No. All I can say is... |
| 01:01:25 |
...it's awful hard for a man like me |
| 01:01:29 |
And supposing he isn't a cop-killer? |
| 01:01:34 |
Maybe I ought to help ya, |
| 01:01:36 |
You've helped me plenty. |
| 01:01:39 |
Captain Norris, huh? |
| 01:01:41 |
Had charge of the Skutnik |
| 01:01:44 |
Well, it looks like |
| 01:01:47 |
Maybe I'd better go over and talk to him. |
| 01:01:50 |
You'd better take a shovel with ya. |
| 01:01:53 |
You'll have to dig him up. |
| 01:02:14 |
[ All Chattering ]... |
| 01:02:31 |
Hi. |
| 01:02:33 |
Yeah, yeah, sort of. |
| 01:02:36 |
Nah. Lay off of me, Mac. |
| 01:02:37 |
The word's gone out to |
| 01:02:40 |
I've done you a lot of favors, Matt. |
| 01:02:43 |
Is there anyplace I can find some records... |
| 01:02:46 |
...of people that come in here |
| 01:02:49 |
Material witnesses. |
| 01:02:52 |
...to come in here and identify Wiecek. |
| 01:02:54 |
If we kept that kind of stuff, |
| 01:02:57 |
Would there be any photographs, |
| 01:02:59 |
We don't take no pictures in station houses. |
| 01:03:01 |
Press boys might get |
| 01:03:04 |
...but never inside. |
| 01:03:06 |
Now, look, Mac, |
| 01:03:09 |
I'm gonna be back walking my old beat. |
| 01:03:11 |
Why not be a good guy |
| 01:03:14 |
Can I use your phone? |
| 01:03:33 |
Uh, this is McNeal. |
| 01:03:40 |
Say, check through our files |
| 01:03:43 |
...at the Wiecek arrest in 1932. |
| 01:03:45 |
Get someone to check the Tribune |
| 01:03:49 |
A photographer takes |
| 01:03:52 |
I want to see the other nine. |
| 01:03:54 |
And listen. |
| 01:03:57 |
They were still |
| 01:04:00 |
This is just their kind of picture. |
| 01:04:02 |
I'll check on that myself. |
| 01:04:12 |
Hey, uh, I just thought of something. |
| 01:04:15 |
See ya later. |
| 01:04:24 |
[ Buzzing ] |
| 01:04:28 |
This is McNeal over at headquarters. |
| 01:04:32 |
You got the book |
| 01:04:35 |
Yeah. But we've been told |
| 01:04:37 |
I'll drop over and see it. |
| 01:04:40 |
Right. |
| 01:05:07 |
Yeah, I'm McNeal. |
| 01:05:11 |
You got that book on the Wiecek arrest? |
| 01:05:13 |
Come in. |
| 01:05:24 |
Thank you. |
| 01:06:26 |
What did you find? |
| 01:06:29 |
Wiecek was arrested |
| 01:06:33 |
But he wasn't booked |
| 01:06:36 |
Norris took his time, didn't he? |
| 01:06:38 |
McNeal. |
| 01:06:40 |
I'm McNeal of the Chicago Times. |
| 01:06:44 |
This is confidential information. |
| 01:06:46 |
This is public information, |
| 01:06:48 |
We've got our orders. You got a beef, |
| 01:06:51 |
That's a good idea. |
| 01:06:53 |
I wouldn't let anything |
| 01:07:03 |
[ Keyboard Clacking ] |
| 01:07:11 |
Mac. Hey, Mac. |
| 01:07:18 |
Hey, this is hitting him pretty hard, isn't it? |
| 01:07:20 |
I haven't even started on him yet. |
| 01:07:22 |
I think this whole thing stinks. |
| 01:07:27 |
Kelly speaking. |
| 01:07:30 |
Yeah. Yes, sir. |
| 01:07:33 |
Right away. |
| 01:07:35 |
That's the boss. |
| 01:07:37 |
Let's go. Let's go. |
| 01:07:53 |
Go right in, Mr. Kelly. |
| 01:08:02 |
Mr. Kelly, Mr. McNeal, |
| 01:08:05 |
How do you do, sir? |
| 01:08:07 |
Mr. Faxon, from the state's attorney's office. |
| 01:08:08 |
And this is Robert Winston, |
| 01:08:11 |
How do you do, sir? |
| 01:08:11 |
Of course, you know Mr. Burns. |
| 01:08:14 |
Mr. Kelly, |
| 01:08:17 |
...to our handling of the Wiecek story. |
| 01:08:20 |
Mr. Kelly, we feel that the Times, |
| 01:08:24 |
...is slinging mud on one of the finest |
| 01:08:28 |
And specifically, |
| 01:08:30 |
...to arouse sympathy |
| 01:08:32 |
We'd just like to point out, gentlemen... |
| 01:08:35 |
...that Frank Wiecek |
| 01:08:38 |
His case was reviewed |
| 01:08:41 |
...and the conviction was upheld. |
| 01:08:43 |
All these legal authorities believed |
| 01:08:46 |
Well, a long time ago, |
| 01:08:50 |
Well, at this late date, |
| 01:08:53 |
...the integrity of the jury and the court? |
| 01:08:55 |
If they were wrong, yes. |
| 01:08:58 |
Back in 1932... |
| 01:09:00 |
...a steady stream |
| 01:09:03 |
Remember? |
| 01:09:05 |
Frank Wiecek was found guilty, |
| 01:09:08 |
Were you in the state's attorney's |
| 01:09:11 |
Why, uh, yes, I was, but I didn't have |
| 01:09:15 |
I have no ax to grind, Mr. McNeal. |
| 01:09:18 |
But I believe you're unnecessarily |
| 01:09:22 |
Furthermore, your stories... |
| 01:09:24 |
...may be holding out |
| 01:09:26 |
...to both Frank Wiecek and his mother. |
| 01:09:28 |
I'm not so sure it's false. |
| 01:09:30 |
Look, up until now, what |
| 01:09:33 |
...on interview and investigation. |
| 01:09:34 |
We've invented nothing, |
| 01:09:37 |
A great deal of emotion |
| 01:09:40 |
The governor feels this entire matter is |
| 01:09:44 |
But Wiecek is innocent. |
| 01:09:48 |
Well, you must remember, |
| 01:09:50 |
...that another political party |
| 01:09:53 |
We're not to blame, |
| 01:09:56 |
You can't destroy the |
| 01:09:58 |
...in this regime just to sell newspapers. |
| 01:10:00 |
It may have started like that, |
| 01:10:02 |
Now, look, gentlemen, |
| 01:10:06 |
I don't know if he's guilty or not... |
| 01:10:08 |
...but we don't want this police force |
| 01:10:10 |
What's the difference-- |
| 01:10:13 |
...governor wants this cleared up. |
| 01:10:14 |
We're not asking you |
| 01:10:17 |
...but we don't want this dragged on and on |
| 01:10:21 |
We have a proposition |
| 01:10:25 |
I can suggest to the governor... |
| 01:10:26 |
...that he set up a hearing |
| 01:10:28 |
If Wiecek is exonerated, |
| 01:10:31 |
But if you can't clear him, |
| 01:10:34 |
Is that a deal? |
| 01:10:39 |
What do you say, Mac? |
| 01:10:43 |
It's a deal if Mr. Palmer says so. |
| 01:10:49 |
Okay. |
| 01:10:52 |
It's a deal. |
| 01:10:54 |
I'll ask the governor |
| 01:10:57 |
Are you ready to accept that? |
| 01:11:00 |
There's just one thing, |
| 01:11:03 |
If you go before a pardon board |
| 01:11:06 |
...it'll go on Wiecek's record. |
| 01:11:08 |
Then when he's eligible for parole... |
| 01:11:11 |
...that record may hurt his chances. |
| 01:11:13 |
Now, mind you, |
| 01:11:17 |
...there's no law... |
| 01:11:19 |
...but the very fact that he was investigated |
| 01:11:22 |
...and turned down... |
| 01:11:24 |
...may have a prejudicial |
| 01:11:28 |
What you're doing is gambling |
| 01:11:31 |
Well, that's a chance we'll have to take. |
| 01:11:33 |
Well, gentlemen, |
| 01:11:37 |
Thank you very much, gentlemen. |
| 01:11:40 |
Good-bye. Good-bye. |
| 01:11:43 |
Good-bye. |
| 01:11:53 |
Well, you two seem to be satisfied, |
| 01:11:57 |
I'm not. |
| 01:12:03 |
As your attorney, |
| 01:12:07 |
While I have read |
| 01:12:09 |
...and am familiar with some of the things |
| 01:12:14 |
I am not at all certain that we have |
| 01:12:18 |
But you haven't seen |
| 01:12:21 |
What, for instance? |
| 01:12:23 |
I've talked to the bailiff of the court. |
| 01:12:25 |
He corroborated Frank's statement |
| 01:12:29 |
What basis did the judge have |
| 01:12:32 |
I don't know. |
| 01:12:33 |
If he made it. |
| 01:12:35 |
...an affidavit from the bailiff. |
| 01:12:36 |
That's not proof. |
| 01:12:38 |
All right. All right. |
| 01:12:40 |
I have a lie-detector test and Keeler's |
| 01:12:44 |
Inadmissible. |
| 01:12:47 |
Gruska and Decker, |
| 01:12:49 |
...maintain that Wiecek is not the man. |
| 01:12:51 |
And they also testified |
| 01:12:54 |
...couldn't possible have |
| 01:12:56 |
Well, have you found her? |
| 01:12:59 |
Gruska and Decker contradict it. |
| 01:13:03 |
Now, what new admissible |
| 01:13:05 |
Well, there's a whole lot of new stuff.. |
| 01:13:08 |
The state's attorney's office |
| 01:13:11 |
That's the reason they had |
| 01:13:13 |
And another thing-- Why is this |
| 01:13:18 |
A couple of mobsters |
| 01:13:20 |
...and threatened her for not playing ball... |
| 01:13:22 |
...or maybe she's trying |
| 01:13:25 |
She ran a speakeasy. |
| 01:13:28 |
I know what it is to go... |
| 01:13:29 |
...up before the Pardon |
| 01:13:32 |
Facts? Okay. I'll give you |
| 01:13:34 |
I'll give you a picture. |
| 01:13:37 |
Now, Wanda Skutnik |
| 01:13:39 |
...see Wiecek from the time of the murder... |
| 01:13:42 |
...until the time she identified him |
| 01:13:46 |
Now, Frank maintains that she did see him |
| 01:13:51 |
...when the cops were taking him around |
| 01:13:55 |
All right. That-That bears out |
| 01:13:57 |
There's a picture of Frank |
| 01:14:03 |
Where'd you get this, Mac? |
| 01:14:05 |
I got it out of the files |
| 01:14:08 |
Kinda figured they'd go |
| 01:14:11 |
When was this taken? |
| 01:14:13 |
Well, obviously on the 22nd. |
| 01:14:16 |
...you can't just say that |
| 01:14:19 |
You have to prove it. |
| 01:14:22 |
When you go before the Pardon Board, |
| 01:14:25 |
But the picture-- |
| 01:14:30 |
...taken after she identified him. |
| 01:14:33 |
McNeal, you've done a wonderful job... |
| 01:14:35 |
...in assembling all this evidence. |
| 01:14:38 |
But the law of the State of Illinois |
| 01:14:42 |
...for an identification and conviction. |
| 01:14:45 |
So far, that witness |
| 01:14:48 |
...and that fact still stands. |
| 01:14:50 |
Mr. Palmer, in view of this, |
| 01:14:54 |
...that you permit me to get in touch |
| 01:14:56 |
...who were just here, |
| 01:14:58 |
...or until I've had |
| 01:15:00 |
Then your advice is to |
| 01:15:01 |
That's right. |
| 01:15:01 |
- Then your advice is to call the whole thing off. |
| 01:15:05 |
Oh, now, Mr. Palmer, |
| 01:15:08 |
knows more about the law |
| 01:15:10 |
But I want to tell you |
| 01:15:12 |
I went into this thing |
| 01:15:15 |
I'd figured Wiecek is using |
| 01:15:19 |
But I've changed my mind. |
| 01:15:21 |
This man is innocent, Mr. Palmer. |
| 01:15:25 |
Now, it's true I haven't found Wanda Skutnik, |
| 01:15:30 |
I want a chance |
| 01:15:32 |
Now, if you call off this hearing, |
| 01:15:36 |
The bargain stands. |
| 01:15:38 |
Thank you, sir. |
| 01:15:42 |
Just a minute, McNeal. |
| 01:15:45 |
Let me give you |
| 01:15:48 |
Even if you do find |
| 01:15:50 |
I don't believe |
| 01:15:53 |
There's only one thing for you to do-- |
| 01:15:57 |
Otherwise, you're wasting your time. |
| 01:16:16 |
Just great. Great speech, Mac. |
| 01:16:18 |
Now you've really got to |
| 01:16:20 |
Now, listen, Kelly. |
| 01:16:22 |
I know a lot |
| 01:16:25 |
She used to run a speakeasy. |
| 01:16:28 |
She's Polish, and she |
| 01:16:31 |
with a guy that works |
| 01:16:33 |
Don't let your enthusiasm |
| 01:16:35 |
- The stockyard's a tough neighborhood. |
| 01:16:38 |
- Can you speak Polish? |
| 01:16:41 |
But if I have to learn to speak Polish |
| 01:16:47 |
- ##[ Orchestra.:Lively ] |
| 01:17:00 |
##[ Woman Singing |
| 01:17:19 |
What'll you have? |
| 01:17:22 |
Say, did you ever |
| 01:17:25 |
Her name's Wanda Skutnik. |
| 01:17:27 |
- You a copper? |
| 01:17:30 |
Her uncle died |
| 01:17:32 |
I hear she's remarried. |
| 01:17:36 |
Money, huh? |
| 01:17:39 |
I don't know. I'll see if the boys |
| 01:17:42 |
[ Chattering ] |
| 01:17:46 |
[ Speaking Polish ] |
| 01:17:51 |
[ Polish ] |
| 01:18:04 |
Much obliged. |
| 01:18:06 |
No problem. |
| 01:18:23 |
[ Narrator ] McNeal divided |
| 01:18:26 |
into blocks and sections... |
| 01:18:28 |
and for days and nights, systematically |
| 01:18:33 |
- [ Polish ] |
| 01:19:04 |
- ##[ Piano ] |
| 01:19:11 |
[ People Laughing, Chattering ] |
| 01:19:21 |
##[ Orchestra ] |
| 01:19:37 |
- Give me a bourbon. |
| 01:19:43 |
[ Keyboard Clacking ] |
| 01:20:22 |
- What'll ya have? |
| 01:20:32 |
Say, did you ever see |
| 01:20:36 |
No, I don't think I have. |
| 01:20:38 |
Her name's Skutnik-- |
| 01:20:40 |
A lot of women come in here, |
| 01:21:07 |
- Your name McNeal? |
| 01:21:10 |
I've been wondering when |
| 01:21:13 |
I've been reading |
| 01:21:17 |
- About Wanda Skutnik? |
| 01:21:21 |
- You know her? |
| 01:21:24 |
- Used to be good friends. |
| 01:21:28 |
- I might. |
| 01:21:31 |
- What's in it for me? |
| 01:21:35 |
I owe him a buck, seventy-five. |
| 01:21:39 |
Okay. |
| 01:21:43 |
Where is she? |
| 01:21:45 |
- I ought to have one to talk on. |
| 01:21:48 |
Hey. Couple of drinks here, huh? |
| 01:21:52 |
What happens to Wanda |
| 01:21:54 |
Oh, not a thing. |
| 01:21:57 |
- There ain't no warrant out |
| 01:22:01 |
Leave the bottle |
| 01:22:10 |
She hadn't ought to have |
| 01:22:14 |
- You know Honore Street? |
| 01:22:19 |
You go down there. |
| 01:22:22 |
- 725. |
| 01:22:26 |
- What's her name now? |
| 01:22:29 |
Wanda Siskovich. |
| 01:22:32 |
But don't tell her I said so. |
| 01:22:35 |
She's got a bad temper. |
| 01:22:37 |
I don't want her throwin' |
| 01:22:40 |
Won't tell her a word. |
| 01:22:49 |
[ Train Whistle Blowing ] |
| 01:22:50 |
[ Train Whistle Blowing ] |
| 01:24:03 |
[ Train Whistle Blowing ] |
| 01:24:33 |
[ Clattering ] |
| 01:24:39 |
[ Knocking ] |
| 01:24:44 |
[ Woman ] |
| 01:25:06 |
- Who are you? |
| 01:25:09 |
- Get out of here! |
| 01:25:13 |
Yeah. |
| 01:25:17 |
I've been wonderin' |
| 01:25:20 |
Now, look, lady, l-I'm not gonna |
| 01:25:23 |
I'd just like to ask you |
| 01:25:29 |
You want to cry |
| 01:25:33 |
All I want to know is this: |
| 01:25:36 |
Is there any possibility |
| 01:25:39 |
when you identified Wiecek? |
| 01:25:41 |
No. |
| 01:25:43 |
Well, if you're so positive, we can prove it. |
| 01:25:47 |
A lie test? You think I'm crazy? |
| 01:25:51 |
Look, will you give me |
| 01:25:53 |
I did my swearin' in court. |
| 01:25:56 |
How many times did you see Frank |
| 01:25:58 |
- Never. |
| 01:26:00 |
No. Only when he killed the cop. |
| 01:26:03 |
Look, I said all I got to say. |
| 01:26:05 |
What do you mean, "That's all there is"? |
| 01:26:08 |
This kid's been up |
| 01:26:10 |
Now, look. I got to go before |
| 01:26:14 |
Frank's got a good chance |
| 01:26:16 |
I got no reason |
| 01:26:18 |
and I got no reason |
| 01:26:21 |
You're the one that wrote them lies about me. |
| 01:26:24 |
That's the reason I wrote 'em. |
| 01:26:27 |
and a bootlegger |
| 01:26:29 |
I insulted you every way |
| 01:26:31 |
And I'm gonna keep on |
| 01:26:33 |
Go ahead and sue us for libel. |
| 01:26:35 |
I'd just like to get you |
| 01:26:37 |
Yeah, and you still |
| 01:26:40 |
[ Train Whistle Blowing ] |
| 01:26:44 |
Why you bother her? |
| 01:26:48 |
Put that down! |
| 01:26:50 |
You want to go tojail? |
| 01:26:55 |
Now, you get out of here! |
| 01:26:59 |
Now, listen, maybe there's |
| 01:27:01 |
- There's a $5,000 reward, you know. |
| 01:27:06 |
And what's more, you don't |
| 01:27:09 |
Just tell me enough to clear things up, |
| 01:27:16 |
- So what do I gotta do? |
| 01:27:18 |
Who got you to identify him? |
| 01:27:21 |
Nobody. Nothin'. Nobody. |
| 01:27:23 |
I ain't afraid of nobody, |
| 01:27:25 |
Wanda, it's $5,000. |
| 01:27:28 |
Shut up! |
| 01:27:31 |
You ain't gonna get |
| 01:27:34 |
I identified him. |
| 01:27:37 |
I ain't never gonna change my mind. |
| 01:27:42 |
- Boris! |
| 01:28:04 |
[ Keyboard Clacking ] |
| 01:28:06 |
[ Keyboard Clacking ] |
| 01:28:31 |
Well, Mr. Burns has given us |
| 01:28:34 |
If Wanda Skutnik can defy |
| 01:28:37 |
if the board has no authority |
| 01:28:39 |
the power to make her talk, |
| 01:28:42 |
What do we do now? |
| 01:28:44 |
The thing for us to do now |
| 01:28:47 |
before the Pardon Board |
| 01:28:49 |
present our apologies, |
| 01:28:52 |
Will that appear |
| 01:28:55 |
Will it spoil his chances |
| 01:28:58 |
No. His name simply |
| 01:29:01 |
All right. That's it, then. |
| 01:29:03 |
I'm sorry, Mr. Palmer. |
| 01:29:06 |
I want to apologize |
| 01:29:09 |
I thought if I found this woman, I could |
| 01:29:12 |
Okay, Mac. Kelly, |
| 01:29:15 |
on this Wanda Skutnik |
| 01:29:19 |
Get the paper off the hook. |
| 01:29:25 |
I can get a train for Springfield |
| 01:29:28 |
Good. |
| 01:29:45 |
Big day for the Wieceks. |
| 01:29:49 |
"Write a finish story." |
| 01:29:52 |
"Get the paper off the hook." |
| 01:29:56 |
How do you end it? |
| 01:29:58 |
First, you better go out |
| 01:30:03 |
I couldn't do that. |
| 01:30:07 |
What do you want her to do, |
| 01:30:09 |
[ Elevator Door Opens ] |
| 01:30:16 |
- [ Children Chattering ] |
| 01:30:53 |
[ Knocking ] |
| 01:31:04 |
- Mr. McNeal! Come in. |
| 01:31:08 |
Oh! [ Chuckles ] |
| 01:31:11 |
I've got to excuse myself. |
| 01:31:15 |
Oh, you mustn't regard me |
| 01:31:17 |
I was baking a pie for Frank. |
| 01:31:21 |
Please sit down. |
| 01:31:28 |
l-I really can't stay, Tillie. |
| 01:31:30 |
I just came out to talk |
| 01:31:33 |
About the Pardon Board, yes? |
| 01:31:36 |
Oh, I pray for this day! |
| 01:31:38 |
I want to tell you about it. |
| 01:31:41 |
And now-- |
| 01:31:46 |
- Tillie, I must tell you this. |
| 01:31:51 |
We're going to |
| 01:31:56 |
We don't have a chance in the world |
| 01:32:01 |
- No chance? |
| 01:32:06 |
But you work so hard. |
| 01:32:09 |
Everything I could. |
| 01:32:12 |
You got lawyers. |
| 01:32:16 |
We have the best. |
| 01:32:20 |
If we go before |
| 01:32:24 |
it'll just be hurting Frank's chances |
| 01:32:28 |
We can't get a thing |
| 01:32:30 |
and without her, |
| 01:32:34 |
I saw her at the trial. |
| 01:32:36 |
She will never tell. |
| 01:32:40 |
She will never tell. |
| 01:32:44 |
Yes, she's afraid. |
| 01:32:48 |
And without her, |
| 01:32:51 |
"Evidence"? |
| 01:32:54 |
They got no evidence |
| 01:32:57 |
for 99 years. |
| 01:32:59 |
I got no evidence |
| 01:33:04 |
Go without supper. |
| 01:33:07 |
so I save a nickel for Frank. |
| 01:33:14 |
"Evidence." |
| 01:33:17 |
What is this "evidence"? |
| 01:33:29 |
I can't tell you |
| 01:33:36 |
You try to help. |
| 01:33:39 |
You're a good man. |
| 01:33:42 |
But if this thing happen... |
| 01:33:44 |
then we fight some more. |
| 01:33:46 |
We fight more and more. Yes? |
| 01:33:49 |
No, Tillie. |
| 01:33:54 |
We're calling off the hearing. |
| 01:33:56 |
The Times is dropping the case. |
| 01:33:59 |
No. |
| 01:34:02 |
But if you go, |
| 01:34:08 |
Sorry. |
| 01:34:12 |
[ Weeping ] |
| 01:34:15 |
No friends left. |
| 01:34:17 |
No friends no more. |
| 01:34:44 |
Big fool, me. |
| 01:34:48 |
Sure I got a friend. |
| 01:35:02 |
- [ Children Shouting ] |
| 01:35:27 |
Where to? |
| 01:35:30 |
Ah, the Chicago Times. |
| 01:35:33 |
You're the fellow |
| 01:35:36 |
- [ Mouths Word ] |
| 01:35:45 |
[ Bell Ringing ] |
| 01:36:42 |
Hey, change that, will ya? Get me down |
| 01:36:45 |
Right away! |
| 01:36:47 |
McNeal of the Chicago Times. |
| 01:36:52 |
First door on your left, |
| 01:37:05 |
Say, uh, did you make the enlargement of |
| 01:37:11 |
Yes. Why? |
| 01:37:13 |
I got a picture here. |
| 01:37:16 |
could you blow that section |
| 01:37:20 |
- Sure. |
| 01:37:23 |
- That depends. You got the negative? |
| 01:37:27 |
- Well, then, I'd have to make a dupe. |
| 01:37:30 |
- Oh, couple of hours. |
| 01:37:33 |
Could you get started |
| 01:37:35 |
Yes. |
| 01:37:37 |
But you're McNeal |
| 01:37:40 |
- Been working on that Wiecek case. |
| 01:37:46 |
At first, I thought |
| 01:37:49 |
Now I don't know. |
| 01:37:54 |
- Hey, could I use your phone? |
| 01:38:05 |
I want to put in a person-to-person call |
| 01:38:10 |
He's up at the state capitol |
| 01:38:13 |
That's right. Yeah. |
| 01:38:40 |
Sorry, gentlemen. |
| 01:38:43 |
The Pardon Board |
| 01:38:45 |
The case of Frank Wiecek. |
| 01:38:49 |
Gentlemen, I feel |
| 01:38:53 |
because I came here to ask that |
| 01:39:02 |
However, about an hour ago, |
| 01:39:05 |
from James McNeal |
| 01:39:08 |
who informs me he has uncovered |
| 01:39:13 |
It is conclusive evidence... |
| 01:39:15 |
that supports the petition |
| 01:39:17 |
You may present |
| 01:39:22 |
Unfortunately, gentlemen... |
| 01:39:25 |
my telephone conversation with Mr. McNeal |
| 01:39:30 |
He's flying down to Springfield. |
| 01:39:34 |
What evidence does he have? |
| 01:39:35 |
What evidence does he have? |
| 01:39:40 |
- I'm afraid I don't know. |
| 01:39:43 |
- Mr. Faxon. |
| 01:39:45 |
The state's attorney's office |
| 01:39:47 |
orthodox conduct of this hearing. |
| 01:39:50 |
If you have conclusive evidence, |
| 01:39:52 |
Otherwise, we ask that the petition be |
| 01:39:55 |
Mr. Faxon, we certainly |
| 01:39:58 |
orthodox procedure in |
| 01:40:10 |
[ No Audible Dialogue ] |
| 01:40:13 |
[ Whispering ] Kelly's sending it |
| 01:40:16 |
- Have you got anything at all? |
| 01:40:20 |
- Let me talk to them. |
| 01:40:25 |
Mr. Chairman, gentlemen... |
| 01:40:28 |
I'd like to ask your permission to have |
| 01:40:33 |
address the board. |
| 01:40:35 |
- Granted. |
| 01:40:38 |
Mr. Chairman, gentlemen, |
| 01:40:40 |
but it was just impossible for me |
| 01:40:44 |
I, uh-- I don't know |
| 01:40:48 |
Strictly from a reporter's |
| 01:40:51 |
I've assembled what I feel |
| 01:40:53 |
And of what does |
| 01:40:56 |
Well, it consists of such debatable items |
| 01:40:59 |
Now, I realize that you're unable |
| 01:41:04 |
You want evidence. |
| 01:41:06 |
But sometimes the weight of evidence, |
| 01:41:09 |
is heavy enough |
| 01:41:11 |
We'll discuss the shortcomings of our |
| 01:41:16 |
Yes, sir. I'm sorry. |
| 01:41:18 |
I realize that at the present time |
| 01:41:22 |
We have a notarized affidavit... |
| 01:41:25 |
from the bailiff |
| 01:41:28 |
that the judge felt that Wiecek |
| 01:41:31 |
We have those documents |
| 01:41:34 |
They could hardly |
| 01:41:37 |
Yes, sir. But as you probably know |
| 01:41:40 |
Gruska and Decker contradicted Wanda Skutnik's |
| 01:41:45 |
The board is aware |
| 01:41:48 |
But Wanda Skutnik has not altered |
| 01:41:51 |
Wanda Skutnik lied |
| 01:41:55 |
She lied about everything! |
| 01:41:59 |
You know, it's a very funny thing |
| 01:42:03 |
She has a sword in her hand. |
| 01:42:08 |
Cuts both ways. |
| 01:42:11 |
from under everything |
| 01:42:15 |
but the other side of it, |
| 01:42:17 |
It doesn't cut the ground |
| 01:42:20 |
and she's the only one responsible |
| 01:42:24 |
Now, I have a police record here |
| 01:42:29 |
on the 22nd of December. |
| 01:42:32 |
I have another one here... |
| 01:42:35 |
that proves he wasn't booked |
| 01:42:39 |
Okay. Wanda Skutnik testified... |
| 01:42:42 |
that she didn't see him |
| 01:42:44 |
until the time she identified him |
| 01:42:50 |
Here's a photograph |
| 01:42:52 |
and Wanda Skutnik together... |
| 01:42:54 |
going into a police station. |
| 01:42:56 |
Now, take a look at that, |
| 01:42:59 |
And that's the basis |
| 01:43:04 |
The two photostats |
| 01:43:06 |
merely indicate |
| 01:43:08 |
between Wiecek's arrest |
| 01:43:11 |
As a reporter, you know very well that this |
| 01:43:15 |
Yes, sir, but what about |
| 01:43:17 |
It must be perfectly obvious to you, |
| 01:43:20 |
that we have no way of knowing |
| 01:43:23 |
Was it on the 22nd or the 23rd? |
| 01:43:26 |
Yes, sir. I know. Gentlemen, |
| 01:43:31 |
Now, if I do prove that that photograph |
| 01:43:36 |
one day before Wanda Skutnik identified |
| 01:43:41 |
How about that? What then? |
| 01:43:43 |
In that event, Mr. McNeal... |
| 01:43:48 |
we might be obliged |
| 01:43:51 |
- But can you prove it? |
| 01:43:54 |
I just need a little time. |
| 01:43:56 |
Time? Do you mean to say that you |
| 01:44:01 |
No, I'm not sure. |
| 01:44:03 |
The police laboratory |
| 01:44:06 |
this section of the photograph. |
| 01:44:08 |
- Now, if the enlarging process-- |
| 01:44:11 |
But how long will this take? |
| 01:44:14 |
As soon as the enlargement is developed, |
| 01:44:16 |
over the wire photo system |
| 01:44:19 |
to the Illinois StateJournal, |
| 01:44:22 |
Now, all I ask, gentlemen, |
| 01:44:25 |
- and see that thing with me. |
| 01:44:28 |
The methods of publicity previously used |
| 01:44:32 |
indicate that this may |
| 01:44:34 |
to make journalistic capital |
| 01:44:37 |
I am authorized by the state's attorney's |
| 01:44:41 |
that in the opinion of our office, |
| 01:44:45 |
do not indicate that he was a victim of |
| 01:44:49 |
We're here to protect the interests of |
| 01:44:54 |
- not to sell newspapers. |
| 01:44:57 |
gentlemen... |
| 01:44:59 |
the governor ordered this hearing |
| 01:45:01 |
of arriving at the truth. |
| 01:45:04 |
If you fail to consider |
| 01:45:08 |
no matter how |
| 01:45:11 |
you have defeated |
| 01:45:16 |
What is your decision, |
| 01:45:20 |
Gentlemen, we'll go. |
| 01:45:26 |
- Are you clear to Springfield? |
| 01:45:29 |
Well, hold it open. |
| 01:45:35 |
- Which one's McNeal? |
| 01:45:38 |
Here are a couple of prints that came in |
| 01:45:42 |
This one's blown up |
| 01:45:46 |
This one 140. |
| 01:45:49 |
- He said you'd understand. |
| 01:45:51 |
Excuse me. |
| 01:46:00 |
Ask them if they're ready. |
| 01:46:02 |
- Springfield, are you ready for this picture? |
| 01:46:06 |
- Okay. Here's the final lineup. |
| 01:46:10 |
All ready, Mr. McNeal. |
| 01:46:33 |
Gentlemen, let me explain |
| 01:46:36 |
As you remember, |
| 01:46:40 |
And this is the area we're working on |
| 01:46:44 |
All right. Now, this print |
| 01:46:47 |
enlarged a hundred times. |
| 01:46:50 |
And this print |
| 01:46:53 |
enlarged 140 times. |
| 01:46:55 |
Now, the picture |
| 01:46:57 |
is this area right in here... |
| 01:46:59 |
blown up as big as possible. |
| 01:47:03 |
Well, what do you expect |
| 01:47:06 |
The date on the newspaper |
| 01:47:09 |
Is that possible? |
| 01:47:11 |
Frankly, I don't know, sir. |
| 01:47:14 |
It depends on |
| 01:47:16 |
the condition of the dupe negative, |
| 01:47:20 |
I've been doing |
| 01:47:43 |
That's it, Mr. McNeal. |
| 01:47:45 |
Excuse me, please. |
| 01:47:50 |
- How long will this take? |
| 01:47:53 |
You can come along |
| 01:47:55 |
This way, gentlemen. |
| 01:48:15 |
Remember, this is the area |
| 01:48:37 |
There. It's beginning |
| 01:48:42 |
Now, what's the date? |
| 01:48:44 |
What's the date? |
| 01:48:50 |
"December"-- |
| 01:48:53 |
There it is.! "December 22. " |
| 01:48:55 |
Twenty-second of December! |
| 01:49:09 |
- Good-bye, Warden. |
| 01:49:11 |
Thank you. |
| 01:49:18 |
A new suit and ten bucks. |
| 01:49:21 |
Almost a dollar a year. |
| 01:49:23 |
Oh, look, Frank. |
| 01:49:25 |
It's a big thing |
| 01:49:28 |
Remember this-- There aren't many |
| 01:49:48 |
That's my daddy! Daddy! |
| 01:50:00 |
[ Polish ] |
| 01:50:09 |
- Helen. |
| 01:50:14 |
- Frank, this is-- |
| 01:50:17 |
I want to thank you for everything |
| 01:50:20 |
And I want you to know, you can have the boy |
| 01:50:23 |
- and for as long as you like. |
| 01:50:28 |
It's a good world... outside. |
| 01:50:34 |
[ Narrator ] |
| 01:50:38 |
And Frank Wiecek is free-- |
| 01:50:41 |
free because of |
| 01:50:44 |
the courage of a newspaper... |
| 01:50:46 |
and one reporter's refusal |
