06/18/2022 | 1h 22m 13s | Video has closed captioning.
A man turns fugitive after he finds the body of a young actress washed up on a beach and is promptly accused of her murder in this pre-war thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Aired: 06/18/22
(film clicking) (dramatic music) (dramatic music) (dramatic music) >> Man: Christine!
>> Don't shout, I tell you, don't shout.
>> I will shout if I want to, who's prevent me from shouting?
>> Listen to me.
Why won't you listen?
>> You're a liar, a liar.
You lied when you married me, you lied to get rid of me.
You're a liar and a cheat.
>> That's enough of that, get out of here.
That's a nice thing for a wife to say.
>> I'm nothing of the sort.
>> Oh, yes, you are and you're not going to get rid of me with your silly Reno divorce.
You're my wife.
>> Well, what about it?
>> And I'm not going to have any boys hanging around.
>> What do you mean?
>> Oh, you can't fool me, I've watched him.
I followed him down here, I saw him come in.
>> Don't be a fool.
That boy is not-- >> A liar, liar.
>> Why won't you listen?
>> Because I'm not an idiot.
You quit me eight years ago to go on the screen.
I, who worked for you.
Took you out the chorus, let you out of the gutter.
And now you spend your time going around with boys, you.
>> Go on, say it, say it.
(hand smacking) (thunder rolling) (waves crashing) (dramatic music) >> Christine.
(dramatic music) >> Man: Is she drowned?
>> Man: No, she's a mermaid.
>> Man: Be quiet.
>> This woman was never drowned.
She was strangled with this belt.
(crowd gasps) >> Keep back from the body, please.
>> Now then, which of you found the body first?
>> I did.
>> No, he didn't.
We did.
>> Both of you?
>> Elsa saw it first.
>> That's right.
>> But he says he did.
>> Well, he didn't.
>> Contradict the evidence, eh?
>> Don't be silly.
>> Now just a moment if you don't mind.
Now Miss, what's your tale?
>> Well, we were both going down to bathe.
And just as we got around that piece of cliff, we saw this young man running away.
>> It's absurd, I was running to get help.
>> You weren't, you were running away, wasn't he, Helen?
>> That's right.
>> Nonsense, the girl's are hysterical.
>> I'm not, I'm not hysterical.
You were running away, you know you were.
>> Well it's fantastic.
I saw the body from the top of the cliffs and naturally came down.
I couldn't be sure if she was either dead or only unconscious.
You see, I didn't see the belt.
So, I ran out to get help so that I could apply artificial respiration.
I was only there a few minutes.
>> Man: This woman has only been dead a few minutes.
(dramatic music) (man yawns) (rooster crows) >> Well, it's time we got this thing finished.
Now, is this belt yours or isn't it?
>> A hundredth time I tell you it isn't.
>> How do you know it isn't?
You've already admitted that you've got a raincoat.
>> Don't put down got, put had a raincoat.
>> Which you've lost.
>> No, not lost, which I had stolen.
Why do you try and twist everything I say?
>> Don't get excited, old man, it's only a formality.
You had it stolen, let it go as that.
When was it stolen?
>> Well, I can't remember.
You see, I left it in the car and went in to get some cigarettes.
When I came back it was gone.
>> Man: You mean it just went into thin air?
>> What sort of a place was this?
>> A common shelter called Tom's Hat.
>> All right, we'll let that go.
Now, did you know the dead woman well?
>> Yes, fairly well, I knew her in America.
>> Would it be unfair to suggest that you were especially good friends?
>> Mr. Kent means her lover.
>> It would be damned unfair.
>> Kent: Then we could put down that you were friends, good friends.
>> Oh, put down what you like.
>> Were you good enough friends to discuss money?
>> What's the idea?
We discussed money three years ago when I sold her a storage.
Paid me in good hard cash.
>> I received money from her on former occasions.
>> Talking of money, would it be accurate to say that you are not well off?
>> More than that, would be perfectly true.
>> Would it?
Considering the fact that she's left you twelve hundred pounds in her will?
(man thuds) >> Woman: What's happened to him?
>> He passed out, or pretended to.
>> Of course he's passed out.
I could've told that at a mile off.
What's that for?
To put under his head, of course.
>> That's no good, sit him up and hold his head down.
Give me a hand.
Go and get some brandy.
>> You seem to be pretty good at this sort of thing.
>> Yes, I learned something by being a girl guide.
(hands smacking) >> You learn that slapping trick in the guides too?
>> No, I learned that from riding in cars with detectives.
>> You do that to detective's ears as well?
>> No, I got this from a boxer's dressing room.
Brings them round like fun.
>> Kent: A bit painful, isn't?
>> You don't notice it when you've had the rest of your face bashed in.
>> I'd say we weren't as brutal as all that, you know.
>> Give me the brandy, I'll do it.
He'll be all right in a minute.
What have you been doing to him?
>> Oh, he's all right.
Don't waste your sympathy on him Miss Burgoyne.
>> Is he guilty?
>> Kent: No idea yet.
>> I don't think so, he doesn't look like a criminal.
>> Don't let the looks influence you, young lady.
>> I don't.
Anyway, he's not my type at all.
>> What the devil happened?
>> You passed out.
>> Don't be ridiculous, I've never passed out.
What do you mean?
>> Well, that was something very much like it.
Don't worry, you'll be all right.
I must go and find father.
He seems to like the brandy.
He will probably go again.
Next time throw a bucket of water on him.
>> Who's that?
>> Chief Constable daughter.
>> She's got a nerve.
>> She certainly has.
>> Only evidence-- >> Hello, father.
>> The proceeding have been quite informal.
>> Well, in that case, I can't understand why they questioned him half the night?
>> These Scotland Yard men have their own methods sir.
>> Is there someone decent to represent him?
>> I think they've got Mr. Briggs sir.
>> Don't talk nonsense, Inspector.
>> Well, there was no one else sir.
>> All right.
Where have you been?
>> I've been snooping around.
>> I left my papers in the car.
Go on, go and get them for me will you?
>> Get them yourself.
>> Well in the ordinarily I would.
If I was seen beside that thing I'd have to resign.
>> Shouldn't have said a disgusting snob, father.
Besides, it's almost human, you ought to love it.
>> Then will you ask him very politely to move?
It's blocking the entrance to the court.
(engine rumbling) >> Come on.
>> Sorry I can't help you, some other time, perhaps.
>> Now then, come on.
>> Try giving it some brandy.
(engine rumbling) >> Good morning.
>> Good morning.
>> I'm Briggs.
Lovely morning.
We mustn't be downhearted on a morning like this, must we?
It does one good to see the sun, doesn't it?
My wife was saying only this morning, Henry, don't be so gloomy about the case, she said.
>> Nice of her.
>> Wasn't it?
We hadn't had a case like this for twelve years.
Hardly to be expected in a little place of this sort.
Mostly affiliation orders and things like that.
No, a case like this is most exciting for us all.
>> Wouldn't it be a good thing to talk it over?
>> Well, it can't do any actual harm.
There will be plenty of time before the trial.
>> The trial?
>> Oh, I'm afraid so.
Oh dear, dear, dear.
Well now, where was I?
Oh, yes, yes.
Well now, well, it doesn't look too good, does it?
However, we mustn't be depressed about it.
Now, take this point.
Those two girls that saw you running away.
Why were you running away?
>> I wasn't.
>> No?
Oh, well, it certainly looked very like it.
I mean, that's going to be very hard to explain away.
Like the money that poor dead creature left you.
That's going to be hard to explain away too.
Yes, that, that looks very like a motive to me.
However, we mustn't despair.
Not actually despair.
Non desperandum.
Oh now, I should be very much happier.
Oh, much, much happier, if it were not for that belt.
Oh dear me, that belt.
>> I wish to God I could go out and go and find the blasted coat.
I swear it was stolen at Tom's Hat.
>> You lost your hat too?
>> Oh, no.
>> Oh, well, that's something.
No, yes, that's quite a good point.
Or isn't it?
>> Tom's Hat is a common shelter on the main Crompton Road.
If only I could get my coat with the belt on it, the police would realize what a colossal blunder they're making.
>> Well, of course I'll do everything I can for you.
Though I do wish you had been more frank with the police about it.
It always pays to be frank with the police.
However-- >> Are you representing the police by any chance?
>> Oh dear me, no, my dear fellow, I'm on your side.
Tell me, when they searched you, did they leave you your money?
>> Oh, yes ah, two pounds, three schillings.
>> I wonder if it would be asking too much if I were to have a trifle on account.
>> Certainly, how much?
>> Well, I thought perhaps a couple of pounds?
>> Oh, thank you.
Yes, it would be a great pity if you hadn't any money.
Counsel costs a great deal, you know?
However, perhaps you've got some friends who will come to your rescue at the last minute.
>> Your case next, Mr. Briggs.
>> Ah?
Oh dear.
Oh dear me, I just mislaid my glasses.
You know, I'm quite lost without them.
Ask them to delay the proceedings for me a little while, will you?
I shan't be able to read my notes.
We mustn't be depressed on a day like this, must we?
>> Hold on a minute, the other case has just finished.
>> Yes, yes, well, we needn't go into that.
Mrs. Bessons, do you really want a separation order?
>> Oh, no sir, but I don't him to carry on at me so bad.
>> Mr. Bessons, will you promise me to behave yourself in future?
>> Aye, I will sir.
Maybe I were a bit hasty.
>> Yes, well, I shall bind you over to keep the peace for six months.
>> Oh sir, can't you make it eight months to carry me over Christmas?
>> No.
That will do.
>> Man: Next case please.
>> Come straight home.
>> I'm off to see an old pal.
>> Yeah, your old pals at King's Crown.
>> Hold, Joyce.
>> Hey.
>> Here, this is the wrong man.
(people chattering) >> Your Worship, I-- (people chattering) Haven't you lot.
Run down with a speed at once.
Three of you surround it, other one search the spinning.
>> Look for a murderer in a spinning?
Not me.
>> Not afraid, are you?
>> No, but I'm not a fool.
>> Well, take two others with you.
Here, you two.
And you, with the spectacles.
Go down the Bingle Lane, that will take you to the High Road.
Better luck if you make ti to that.
One each side of the fence and one up the road.
>> Sergeant, take this car and make for Hilton at speed.
There's a train leaving in a quarter of an hour, make sure he's not on it.
>> Yes.
>> And see that every station on the line is warned.
>> Right sir.
>> Can you drive it?
>> Drive everything sir.
>> Oh, but-- >> All right, Erica, the Sergeant will do it.
>> Yes, but the thing to do is to put the-- >> It's all right Miss, you leave it to us.
>> Yes, but don't you see you've got to put-- >> Sometimes these get a bit cold.
What's this string doing here?
>> Hey, that's the choke.
That's no good, you can't start without that.
Crank her up again.
Next jump on the running foot.
>> It's all right, I stopped.
>> I thought you must've Miss.
It wasn't very uphill.
>> You know, we'll never catch him this way.
You two go on your own.
>> Man: What about you Miss?
>> Oh, I'll be all right.
I'll find some help from somebody.
>> Hold on young man.
>> For why?
>> We've got to commandeer you.
>> You're going to what?
>> Use your cart in the name of the law.
>> You can't do that, isn't a Black Maria.
>> It is for the moment.
>> We've got to get to the railway station quickly.
>> I can't go quickly, pigs don't like it.
>> We can't hold back, we're on a job.
>> Pigs is my job.
>> I hope you will be all right, miss Bergoyne.
>> Don't worry, I hope you'll find him.
>> Now then, where do we sit?
>> With the pigs.
>> Go on, jump up.
(pigs squealing) >> Can't you give us a bit more room?
>> Carts don't often hold more than ten pigs.
Come on.
(car door bangs) >> Well, if it isn't Florence Nightingale?
>> What are you doing here?
You must be mad, don't you remember who I am?
>> Yes, you're only the Chief Constable's daughter.
And my ministering angel.
>> I don't think that's very funny.
Don't you realize half the countryside is looking for you?
And so am I, for that matter.
>> Yes and now that you've found me I insist upon helping you.
I'm determined to push this old crock at any rate as far as the petrol station.
>> What do you mean old crock?
Oh, you're crazy, you haven't got a hope of escaping.
>> I shall have tell the police at once.
>> There's one thing you should do.
>> Erica: What?
>> Thank me for pushing the car.
>> Thank you.
>> So you should, especially since I'm doing all the work.
(car honks) Two-- >> Two gallons please.
>> Ginger!
Two gallons.
Heard about the escaped man?
(Robert yawns) He's wanted by the police.
>> Really?
>> Just had a police car stop here for a fill up.
If you see that fella you might tell him to keep on escaping.
It's good for business.
>> I certainly will.
>> Oi, dad, dad, oi.
Thanks.
>> How much?
>> Two and eleven.
>> You can keep the penny.
>> Thank you.
You must let me know where to send the money to.
>> Anywhere you like.
>> Will you give it a swing please?
>> It's all right, I'll do it.
How far is it to Tom's Hat?
>> Well, if you go straight along that road about twice as far as you can see.
>> How far would that be?
>> Oh, about five miles, I reckon.
Then turn right, go along the mile, take left fork and two miles along that road.
Not the right fork.
Right fork would take you back to town.
>> Eh, left fork.
>> That's right, and it's two miles up that road.
>> Did you hear that my dear?
Five miles straight ahead, turn right, along a mile, then take the left fork.
>> Yes, I heard.
You know I can't possibly.
>> Don't forget it's my petrol.
>> Straight up that road Miss, about five miles.
>> Yes, thank you, I heard.
(engine rumbling) This isn't Tom's Hat.
>> Will you please get out?
>> Why?
>> Because it's my car.
>> It may seem a good reason to you but it doesn't to me.
>> Apart from that, it's the best thing you can do.
>> Aha, so I've won you over.
>> You most certainly have not.
>> Oh, yes, I have.
You see that it's too risky for me to go to Tom's Hat by daylight, so what do you do?
>> Not a thing.
>> You persuade me to stay in this deserted mill until dark.
And then you return and ride me over to Tom's Hat before it closes.
I feel like Bonnie Prince Charlie.
You must be Flora MacDonald.
>> A little while ago I was Florence Nightingale.
>> [] That's what I like about you, you're different.
>> How can you joke about this?
Don't you know what it means if you're caught?
I'd make a rough guess.
Horribly rough.
>> Well, it isn't funny, is it?
>> No, but I can laugh because I'm innocent.
Don't believe that, do you?
I wish you did.
Well, what are you going to do?
(engine rumbling) >> For what we're about to receive.
Let the Lord make us truly thankful.
>> Okay.
>> Chris, do behave yourself.
You're meant to think of what grace means.
>> Okay.
>> It ought to be said in Latin, really.
>> You needn't swank just because you were talking Latin last term.
>> Go to the dentist this morning?
>> Yes, dad.
>> It hurt?
>> No fear, look.
>> Oh, it's big hole, isn't it?
>> It didn't hurt, I hardly felt anything.
The only thing is I must have my potatoes mashed.
You know, I don't mind going to the dentist.
>> You were jolly white at breakfast.
>> I wasn't.
>> Yes, you were, you were wobbling like a jellyfish.
>> Let's have a look.
>> Big, isn't it?
>> Do get on with your lunch, it's not a very nice conversation.
>> I may have to have a plate.
>> Stanley, be quiet.
>> Chris, you mind lend your gun after lunch.
>> I want it for myself, old boy.
>> Erica, you shouldn't let either of them have it, it's highly dangerous.
>> Both: Top of the class.
>> Don't tease him, you two.
He does speak English.
>> Highly dangerous.
>> Oh, shut up.
>> Now that is English.
>> Chris can't shoot straight anyway.
>> Can't I?
What about this?
>> Christopher don't be disgusting.
>> It's a jolly fine one.
>> Take it away, Chris, and go wash your hands.
>> I washed them before lunch.
>> Do as I tell you.
>> Okay.
>> Sergeant tells me you ran out of petrol, Erica.
>> Yes, I, I had to push her for miles.
>> Haven't they caught him yet?
>> No, not yet.
>> It's only a matter of time, of course.
>> Of course, my dear Watson.
>> Is your tooth all right, Stanley?
Shall I have your potatoes mashed with milk?
>> It's all right, don't fuss, Erica.
>> It really depends how much money he has.
That's often a big factor in cases like this.
>> Big what?
>> Factor.
>> Never heard of him.
>> Richard.
>> How much did he have on him?
>> Oh, the police think about three schillings.
And that awful old solicitor took two or three pounds in advance.
>> Did you wash your hands, Christopher?
>> Yes, Erica.
>> Then sit down and get on with your lunch.
>> Directly, he spent those last three schillings, it looks to me as if he's caught like a rat in a trap.
>> Do as I tell you, Christopher.
>> Okay.
Guns are the best things for rats.
>> Don't be such a swank.
>> Boy: The rat was probably dead when you shot it.
>> Wasn't, it was racing across the backyard.
If I could go and look for this chap with my gun I could've had a pot at him, couldn't I father?
>> Christopher, don't talk so much.
>> What's the matter with you?
>> Nothing.
>> I wonder what he would buy with these last three schillings.
>> Food, of course.
>> I know that, I meant what kind of food.
>> Sausages.
>> Boy: The best thing would be chocolate.
It has very good staying power.
>> Boy: Suppose he didn't dare to go into a shop and get food?
>> Burgoyne: Then I'm afraid he'll be very hungry.
>> Man: And that, of course, may force him to come back.
>> Man: Unless he faints of hunger or die in the field.
>> Man: With rooks pecking at his eyes.
>> Inspector Marsh Banks on the phone for you.
>> Perhaps there's some news.
>> Yes, Inspector.
No news at all?
Well, there must be some sort of clue.
Yes, I see.
Oh dear me.
All right, I'll come along presently.
Let me know if anything turns up.
Yes.
Goodbye.
>> Boy: Have they caught him yet?
>> No, not yet.
>> They don't think much of our police force.
>> They want some young blood, don't they father?
>> What do you mean young blood?
>> If they don't find him, you will get the sack, father?
>> I shouldn't be at all surprised.
I don't think he's got much chance, though.
The inspector tells me that he only had a couple of schillings on him.
>> Don't wait tea for me, I shan't be a minute.
>> Burgoyne: All the roads are encircled.
Can't last long.
>> Boy: It's jolly exciting, isn't it?
(engine rumbling) (dramatic music) (change clatters) (dramatic music) >> Looking for these?
So you came back after all?
You really do think I'm innocent.
>> Not at all, I, I came back to pay my debt for the petrol.
>> What's that?
Food?
>> I really don't know.
Goodbye.
>> Perhaps you're right, it's dangerous for you to be around here.
Seriously, I'm very grateful.
If it's any consolation to you, I want to you know I'm innocent.
Just because I know nothing about this horrible business I made that dash for it this morning.
I know if only I could get to that common shelter I can put an end to this crazy situation.
Do you mind if I eat?
(dramatic music) Talking of shelters is more than I can bear.
Twenty four hours since I've had anything but police station tea.
(bag rustling) No table.
(dramatic music) You wouldn't trust a wicked murderer like me with a knife, eh?
>> It isn't that at all, I just forgot it.
>> There you are, you see?
You don't believe I'm a murderer.
Now, where was I?
Oh, yes Christine Clay was strangled with a belt from a raincoat.
I knew her and can't produce my raincoat, it was stolen.
But I'm going to find it with its belt, you will see.
Then I shall be cleared.
>> Did you?
>> What were you going to say?
>> No, nothing, it doesn't matter.
>> No, go on, what were you going to say?
>> Did you know Christine Clay very well?
>> No.
I met her in Hollywood.
She liked a story I wrote her and asked me to write another, that's all.
I went to her cottage three or four times to talk things over.
Beyond that-- >> See that?
>> What?
>> A bit of paper coming out of the old mill.
Someone's in there.
>> Perhaps it's-- >> Yes, come on.
>> Sure, I did her a good turn, but I'd never dream she'd go as far as leave me something in her will.
(dog barking) Is that your dog?
>> Yes, why?
>> What's he barking for?
>> Well he wants to be let in I suppose.
(dog barking) >> Grab hold of him.
>> Me?
>> Yes, get on with it.
>> But what if he bites me?
>> In the course of duty you might get a stripe.
>> What's the good of a stripe if I've got no arm to wear it on?
>> Go on, grab hold of that dog.
(dog barking) It's all right, leave him alone and come inside.
>> Anyone up there?
>> No.
Now lad, this is no time for fun.
You go up the loft and have a look.
>> All right Sergeant, no one up there.
>> Are you sure?
>> Oh, I couldn't see no one.
>> Did you look?
>> Of course I did.
>> I'm going to make sure.
>> Haven't you got no confidence in me, Sergeant?
>> None at all.
I have a good mind to go up and have a look myself.
(dog barking) >> Don't let them see you.
>> Erica: Where are we going?
>> Don't ask questions, pull that string.
(engine rumbling) Come here.
>> Stop!
>> Stop!
>> In the name of the law!
>> Stop that car!
>> Dowser, we left Dowser behind.
>> It's all right, he's keeping up.
>> If you don't stop I'll jump out.
(engine rumbling) >> That's dumped them in the eye, first round to us.
No point waiting till dark now, next stop, Tom's Hat.
What was it the man at the petrol pump said?
A mile to the cross roads, then take the left fork.
Two miles beyond that, an end to all our troubles.
>> Our troubles?
Your troubles, you mean.
Can't you realize what you've done?
You've made me run away from Sergeant Roberts.
Why, he's my friend, he taught me how to drive.
My father is chief constable, can't you understand?
I'm on their side.
(tires screeching) >> I'm sorry, forgive me, of course you must drive straight back.
(engine rumbling) (Robert whistling) >> It's all right.
Was going to take the left fork anyway.
(engine rumbling) No, you'd better not go in.
Somebody might recognize you.
I'll find out all I can about the coat.
I might as well see if it's true now.
You'd better hide behind here.
(men laughing) A cup of tea and a piece of cake please.
>> Take a seat.
>> Bill, how about?
You'll let to stick a card up, dainty teas.
(man chuckles) >> I think it's very nice to have a lady's company for a change.
>> Don't you have lots of it?
I thought lorries were very popular.
Is that your that lorry out there?
I've always wanted to drive one of those.
>> I've always wanted to be a tight rope walker myself.
>> No, you have the wrong build.
Better stick to lorry driving.
(men chuckling) You don't happen to know, do you, if a raincoat was found here last week?
>> If it was it'll never reach the lost property office.
Let me see now, a coat.
Well, as a matter of fact there was one old fellow.
More or less of a tramp, really.
He mends broken chi-- No, no, I'm wrong miss, you'll never find that coat.
>> No, you're right Bill, it was old Will, the china mender.
Don't remember?
He had a raincoat that was nearly new.
He said a bloke had given it to him.
We chipped him about it.
Trying to kid us that people give brand new coats >> Cut your blinking mouth.
Leave old Will alone.
>> If he did, no need for you to go opening your trap and shouting his name all over the place.
>> Well I'll say what I darn well like.
What, you're a couple of rotten-- (men crashing) >> Erica: Here I am.
(men yelling) >> I didn't want you to get hurt.
What was all the fuss about?
>> Your coat.
You're quite right, it was stolen.
An old tramp's got it but his two friends wouldn't let him tell me.
Oh quick, put your head under there.
Oh dear.
This is difficult.
>> Here, come now.
If you want to find old Will, the china mender, you'll get him late tonight at Nobby's lodging house, at Gillshare.
>> Well, how far is that?
>> About thirty miles, I've often give him a lift there.
What's the matter with you?
Get out of here.
>> Well?
>> Well?
>> All you have to do now is to get the coat back from the tramp.
>> I'm glad you took the left fork.
>> So am I now.
>> Goodbye and many, many thanks.
(dramatic music) >> Can I, can I just wish you good luck?
(dramatic music) >> You ought to get back.
>> How are you going to get there?
>> I'll climb on one of the lorries.
>> You can't, they're all going the other way.
>> Or I could get a lift on a police car, there ought to be one along soon.
(dramatic music) I think it's marvelous of you but you're not being very sensible, you know?
>> Must we go on and on about this?
>> Yes, what about your father, won't he miss you?
>> I thought all that out.
My aunt lives about two miles from where we want to go.
I will call on her and then tell my father quiet truthfully about where I've been.
>> To save your conscience, eh?
>> Yes, if you like.
I need only stay two or three minutes, then we can be off again.
This may be useful.
>> What's that for?
>> For getting in touch with old Will.
>> He might be in bed when I get to the lodging house.
>> You mean he doesn't do night work?
>> I shouldn't think so.
>> Well, we can do without it then.
(cup shatters) I shan't be two minutes.
>> Right but don't be long, I shan't feel too safe sitting here.
>> Erica: All right.
>> How are you Miss Erica?
It's a long time since we saw you last.
Madam will be pleased to see you.
>> It's nice to see you, Lehmann.
Is auntie in?
>> Oh, yes Miss.
It's miss Felicity's birthday, you know.
She's having a party.
>> Well perhaps I'd better not stay, I had forgotten about the birthday.
>> No, but you must stay Miss Erica.
She'd be so disappointed if you didn't.
Just go in, it'll be quite all right.
(kid laughing) (audience applauding) >> Man: In my last trick I will use two handkerchiefs.
One a red, the other a green.
Now, I want you to watch me very carefully because I'm going to tie them together very securely in this manner.
One knot, two knots, I fold them quite tight.
Now, the next thing I do is to roll them up tightly into a ball.
>> My dear, this is a surprise.
We're just having a bit of lunch.
And perhaps afterwards you might help us to look after the children.
It's so sweet of you to remember Felicity's birthday.
Now, children, you all know the game.
Don't fidget so, Marjorie.
One of you has to go outside.
>> Me.
>> Don't interrupt, Harold.
>> I want to go outside.
>> That is for me to decide.
>> I think I must go.
>> Oh, I see.
Well, run along, Harold and come back.
Erica.
Erica, you know this game, don't you?
>> I don't think I remember, auntie.
I really ought to go.
>> But you've only just come.
Of course you remember the game, we used to play it so often and often.
Now, you go outside and don't come in until we tell you.
(engine rumbling) (light hearted music) >> Isn't this Erica's car?
>> Yes, it is sir.
>> Are you a friend of hers?
>> Oh, yes, she's inside.
>> Oh and left you out here?
I'd never heard such a thing.
>> She said she won't be long.
>> Oh, yes she will.
It's Felicity's birthday party.
>> Felicity?
>> My little daughter, she's seven today.
>> Oh, yes, of course, Felicity's birthday, I was forgetting.
>> She always brings over a present, hasn't missed a year.
>> Really?
>> No, not a year.
It would sound radically wrong if she forgot the birthday.
>> Oh quite.
>> Well, come along in.
>> No, I'd better not.
>> Nonsense, I can't leave you out here like a criminal.
Come along.
It'll be great fun.
>> Sure it will.
>> Erica, my dear.
This is a nice state of affairs.
You bring a young man and leave him outside.
>> I only meant to stay a few minutes, uncle.
>> Oh, nonsense, you must stay here and see the party go with a swing.
>> We must get away, every minute is important.
>> It's this frightful party, I'm having an awful job.
>> Yes, I know.
You've been so good, I'm so grateful.
>> Come in now.
I'm sorry, I didn't know.
>> Hello, my dear.
Do you know what Erica did?
Left her friend outside while she was romping with the children.
>> Really?
>> I'm very sorry.
I honestly only meant to stay a few minutes.
I came because I wanted to-- >> You came to give Felicity a birthday present, didn't you?
>> Oh, how sweet of you, Erica.
One of those lovely stone dwarfs for the garden.
Isn't it nice?
It's exactly like the ones we've, got it will fit in so nicely.
>> Shall we join the others?
>> Hello, daddy.
>> Hello darling.
>> Oh, Erica, do let's play find the thimble.
>> Hello, Felicity, are you having a nice time?
>> Yes, thank you, Erica.
But I want to play find the thimble.
>> Well, I expect you can if you ask mummy.
>> I mean I want you to play it.
>> I can't just now dear.
I will presently.
>> Why can't you play now?
>> Come on, we'll play it on our own.
>> Major Cunningham, Mrs. Cunningham.
>> Sit by me.
Basil, get the crackers please.
>> Oh, yes, yes, of course.
>> Mister, mister?
I suppose you're staying with the Burgoynes mister?
>> Not exactly, quite near-- >> Such a large family, I never remember how many they are but I suppose you find that rather difficult to-- >> Yes, I'm not too sure myself.
>> Erica, I'm so sorry, I didn't quite catch your friend's name.
>> Beechcott Manningtree.
>> Oh, really?
>> That's an extraordinary name, isn't it?
>> Aunt: I don't think I've ever come across it before.
>> Come along, Erica.
>> Let's go now.
>> We can't, they'll start thinking things.
>> I started thinking things long ago.
>> Be quiet.
>> Love calls but once though passion of.
>> Steady, old girl.
>> I'll read it out.
>> You must leave things like that to me, Harold.
>> It was my motto.
>> Ah, the ice is here.
>> In the nick of time.
>> Auntie, we really ought to be going.
>> Yes, I really think we should.
>> Yes, yes, of course.
Would you mind picking these ices for me please?
>> Oh, certainly, of course.
Are they strawberry?
>> Yes, the red's strawberry and the white's vanilla, you see.
>> Fancy.
>> It's a nice young man, that is Erica.
Has your father known him long?
>> Not very.
>> What does he do for a living?
>> A sort of a clerk, I believe.
>> Oh, in what?
>> Advertising, he makes up advertisements.
>> What a very uncommon name.
What did you say it was?
>> Beechtree Manningcott.
>> I didn't see you there.
Would you just take those ices to those nurses over there for me?
What a very sweet girl Erica is, don't you think so Mr. Croft?
>> Yes, awfully nice.
>> Have you known Colonel Burgoyne long?
>> Oh, yes, years and years.
>> Your work must be very interesting.
>> My work?
>> Yes, Erica is just been talking to me about it.
>> Oh, yes, of course.
>> Do you like it?
So many young men of today dislike their work.
>> Oh, I love it, I find it very satisfying.
>> But it must be awfully difficult to strike the right note.
>> Well, at first, perhaps, but of course you need a good ear.
>> Ear?
I should've thought the eye would be much more important.
>> Yes, that's important, certainly but I can read at sight now.
>> Beg your pardon?
>> I mean, I can sing a piece of music if it's put in front of me.
>> I see.
>> And play, of course.
>> Oh, yes, of course.
>> I'll tell her definitely we're going.
Auntie, I've got rid of those ices.
Now we really should be going.
>> Very well, my dear, it was nice of you to come.
It's a pity you have to go so soon, I've had such an interesting talk with your friend Mr. Manningcroft.
>> Felicity: We want another game, mother.
>> Aunt: Oh, let's get the ices served first.
Just wait till the children go.
Well one more, what should it be?
>> Harold wants blind man's buff.
>> I'll be blind man.
>> That's for me to decide, Harold.
>> Man: Mother should be first blind-man, eh Felicity?
>> Can't I, uncle?
>> I don't think so dear.
>> I'll do it, and then you can try and catch me.
>> Oh, very well.
(kids laughing) It's Mr. Beechtree.
Oh, where's Erica?
>> They went home.
They asked me to say goodbye.
>> You idiot.
Didn't you realize there was something going on between them?
She didn't know his name.
He didn't know it himself, even really.
>> Oh, you're exaggerating, my dear.
>> Nothing of the sort.
I wanted to find out more about them.
If you hadn't made me play blind man's bluff.
There you are, Basil, what did I tell you?
They've not going home, they're taken the other direction.
Keytoff 8-40 please.
Hurry.
>> Oh why hello, Margaret.
>> Thought we'd never get away.
>> Don't you think she seemed a bit suspicious?
>> Don't think so, just naturally inquisitive.
She seemed satisfied with the answers I gave.
>> I nearly died when you produced that china dwarf.
>> I wonder if she'll ever miss it from the garden.
>> We mustn't laugh.
>> It was nothing very funny when she asked my name.
>> I was scared stiff.
>> The look on your face.
>> No, we mustn't laugh, it's very serious.
>> I say, you look so much better when you're laughing.
>> Do I?
>> Of course I don't want to make trouble.
I feel it's my duty to tell you.
I mean, Erica is so young, she's at an awkward age.
>> Oh, but I, I can't understand it.
Erica always tells me if she's going a long way.
And certainly who she's going with.
Gordon Bleam is the only man I don't like to see her with.
>> Then it was him.
I'm sure of it, he gave a false name.
>> Yes, but he's in India.
>> Well then it wasn't him.
>> Which way did you say the car went?
Yes, yes.
All right, I'll phone you later.
(phone clatters) >> He never even thanked me.
>> Two more miles and we'll be there, two more miles and we'll be there.
>> Yes, we'll be there but what then?
>> What then, my child, what then?
The tramp, the coat, the belt back to daddy.
Easy as pie.
>> You're sure the tramp will be there?
>> Of course, he will be standing at the door step with tears in his simple face saying here you are, guvnor.
>> Will it be as easy as all that?
>> Why not, everything has gone all right up to now I don't see why our luck should change.
>> I hope not.
It would be such a waste.
>> When you go back to your father you can burst open the door and say-- >> With a throb in my voice.
>> Yes, a throb in the voice is certainly indicated.
You will stand in front of him and say, I've traveled far and risked much, and here is the man in all his innocence.
>> Then he'll tap me on my head and say-- >> With a throb in his voice.
>> Thank you, Erica, thank you.
>> Be rather touching if you noticed her I think.
>> Oh, Robert, if only things would turn out all right.
>> They're starting to.
>> How do you mean?
>> You called me Robert.
>> Oh, did I?
I didn't notice it.
>> She will be going through Lemming unless she turns back.
Well, it's an old Morris.
No, I don't remember the number.
She'll have someone with her.
A young man, I believe.
Get her to telephone me, will you?
>> Excuse me, are you miss Burgoyne?
>> Yes.
>> Your father's Chief Constable, isn't he?
>> Erica: Yes, why?
>> Man: He wants you to phone him right away.
He said it's urgent, will you step inside?
Why, you're the chap who escaped from the police court this morning.
I've seen your picture.
You'd better come inside-- >> Quick, step on it.
We were overconfident, ought to have given this place a miss.
Still, we may do it.
Is that the best we can get out of here, God, we seem to be crawling.
>> It's awful running away like this, especially with an escaped man.
It means I'm an accessory, an accessories, I'll get ten years.
Oh, it's terrible, what will happen to the boys?
Poor father.
We must go faster, faster.
You got to get that coat back, I can't go back now.
Poor father, what shall I tell him?
What shall I tell him?
>> Right.
I suppose it must be the man.
I can't understand it.
Keep my daughter's name out of it, Inspector.
For the time, anyway.
>> That's all right sir.
Don't you worry.
The search is well underway.
He's probably forced her to go to Ashcroft Forest.
There'll be less chance of him to be found there.
We're combing the forest now sir.
(engine rumbling) (bell ringing) (train rattling) (whistle blares) (trains chugging) >> It's all right, my dear, we're perfectly safe here.
We'll hide here for a bit.
The whole thing will be over in a couple of hours or so.
We can shake hands and you'll never see me again.
>> Won't I?
>> Or you needn't ever see me again.
Put your collar up.
>> It's all right, really.
>> Now you'll do as I tell you.
I know exactly how you feel.
You see no end can you?
You don't believe it's true.
The night always exaggerates things, doesn't it?
Personally, I like the night, it's much more alive than the day.
Look at those people on that train.
Eating, actually eating.
I'll tell you what, I'll scout about for some food, shall I?
No, we'll wait.
We wait till the coat is safe in our hands and then we'll eat in Hound.
Straight through a seven course dinner, seven helpings and champagne.
Well, I'm going now.
I shan't be long.
And off we'll go and dangle a coat before their goggling eyes.
And then I'll carry you all the way home.
Well, now for the lodging house.
Look what I pinched from a rail woman's hut.
(dramatic music) Well, how do I look?
(dramatic music) Erica, Erica darling, do say something.
>> I can't.
I just can't.
I know I'm being silly but I'm so terribly, terribly tired.
(dramatic music) >> My dear, of course you are.
What can I do?
Perhaps you'd better get along home.
>> No.
I'm going to see it out now.
>> You're marvelous.
>> Will I be all right here?
I don't want anything to happen to you.
>> You'll be perfectly safe, I promise you.
Now you have a little nap and try to forget all your worries.
That's right.
(dramatic music) Dowser, Dowser.
Look after her, Dowser.
(dramatic music) >> I don't want anything to happen to you either.
(door bangs) >> Good evening Nobby.
>> I ain't Nobby.
He's been dead since before the war.
>> Oh.
Have you got a bed?
>> One left.
>> Okay.
>> Number 6.
>> Thanks.
>> Is Old Will in yet?
>> Will?
No, I've kept his bed.
Are you a pal of his?
>> Yes.
>> I didn't know he had one.
>> Oh, yes.
Good night.
(men snoring) (train rumbles) (men snoring) (people chattering) >> I don't want any of that business here, you understand?
>> And I don't want to come here again.
>> That's all right, then you keep out.
>> You will eat those words, you Finney.
>> Get out.
>> Old Will hasn't gone yet, has he?
>> You're his pal, you ought to know.
>> I just woke up.
>> You know which is Old Will, the china mender?
>> No, mate, I never heard of him.
(people chattering) >> So that's the game, is it?
So you are a pal of his after all.
How long has this racket been going on?
>> As a matter of-- >> Will.
>> Who wants me?
Oh, the governor.
Hello Duckie.
A cup wants mending?
>> Don't you come racketing in here.
>> What's your trouble gov?
>> Getting your pal to bust up my china so you can mend it.
>> My pal?
>> I don't want any argument from you, it's the last time you've come in here.
>> What does he mean?
And who are you?
>> Listen, I want to talk to you.
>> I'll help you in a minute, it's my work.
>> I've got to talk to you, it's about something very important.
>> What's your game?
And who says that I'm your pal?
>> Well, that was a mistake.
>> I was thinking it blinking well was.
>> I've traced you for nearly fifty miles.
>> Fifty miles, what for?
>> Do you know anything about a raincoat?
>> I don't know what you're talking about.
I've got to get along.
>> You do know something about it.
But I'm not interested in you, I only want the coat.
>> Come on, Will, bash his mouth in.
>> He will get something he don't expect in a minute.
>> You got a coat from Tom's Hat, didn't you?
Well, it's mine.
I only want it as evidence, you can have it back afterward.
>> It's no good asking me, I keep telling you I don't know nothing about it.
>> Why are you so obstinate?
I tell you is a matter of life and death is going to save me.
It's going to save me from a charge of murder, the police are after me now.
>> Oi guvnor.
>> Come on.
I can't come now.
>> Erica, my God, they'll find her.
Come on, I'm not finished with you yet.
>> What's the idea?
Wait a minute.
Where are you going?
>> Halt, stop him.
>> Charged with murder, the police are after him.
Hurry up, Sergeant, they've just run out.
>> Erica, Erica!
Start her up quick.
>> What's the idea?
>> Drive that way.
(engine rumbling) >> You've got the coat?
>> Yeah, this chap knows all about it, but he's keeping his mouth shut.
>> I'm kidnapped.
>> They're coming.
(train whistling) Come on, pal, what's the matter with the darn dog?
>> My cheese, he smells.
>> The coat, look, the raincoat.
Pull up, we've got it.
(engine rumbling) (tires screeching) >> I didn't know what you were up to Governor.
Coming along and saying you're my pal.
And dragging me about like this, I feel like a shy bride.
>> I'm terribly glad.
I wonder how far is the nearest telephone box is.
I ought to get home to father.
>> Will: Here you are.
>> It's mine, all right.
There's no belt.
What have you done with the belt?
What have you done with that belt?
>> Belt?
>> Here's where it was stitched.
What's happened to it?
>> There wasn't no belt on it when that bloke gave it to me.
>> Then it was my belt.
Who'd you say gave you the coat?
>> Will: I told you, some fellow.
>> But can't you remember what he looked like?
>> Yes, he blinked.
>> What do you mean blinked?
>> Like this.
>> Anyhow, his evidence is as good as the belt, he knows that I didn't give it to him.
>> Will: Oh, no governor, it wasn't you.
>> It's no good, Robert.
>> Of course it is, it's perfectly good proof.
>> The police will never believe his evidence.
>> What do you mean, I'm respectable.
>> And as for a tramp saying he was given a practically new overcoat, they'll think it's fantastic.
(engine rumbling) >> I've got to talk to you more about this.
The police will catch up with us soon.
Where's the best place to hide?
>> Well, there's British Wood about three mile off.
And there's a quiet little lane I know where nobody goes much, before you get to every-- What about the old mine workings?
About a mile or so up.
>> That'll do.
Come on Erica.
(engine rumbling) >> Let's try the old mine workings.
(ground rumbling) >> Robert.
>> Hang on, I'm coming.
(ground rumbling) >> Man: Here they are.
>> Man: Quick, there they are, in here.
>> Man: Come on boys, come on.
>> We've left the dog behind.
>> He's all right, don't mind it.
>> You're all right you mean, I'm going back.
>> Don't be such an idiot.
Come on now.
>> Hold on Miss, hold on.
>> Man: Have you got him?
>> Man: No, he's gone in.
>> Man: Which way did he go?
>> Now Miss Burgoyne.
We know that you have been involved in this is no fault of your own.
>> Really?
>> I mean, we naturally surmised that you were trying to trap him.
>> I see.
>> When he gave you the slip, where do you think he was making for?
>> I don't know.
>> And he said nothing at all?
>> Nothing at all.
>> Miss Burgoyne, I'm doing all I can to make things easy for you.
Will you please try and make them easy for me?
I've got a job on here and I've got to find a murderer.
>> Then why don't you?
>> We're doing our best.
>> You're not.
Can't you see what a mistake you're making?
You find a clue then follow it to death.
>> The evidence against him is very strong.
>> It's not, can't you tell he didn't do it?
He had no reason to do it.
The woman was helping him, he told you that.
>> Yes, he told us a lot of things.
>> And if you stopped chasing him you might find the real murderer.
>> I should like to know why you take all this interest in this.
>> Because, because he's innocent.
He couldn't kill anything.
He's much too kind and gentle.
Why, he's the finest person.
>> Burgoyne: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, gentleman.
>> For what we're about to receive.
May the Lord make us truly thankful.
(Christopher slurping) Christopher, try not to be so noisy with your soup.
>> Okay.
>> Your father would like to see you when you finish Miss Erica.
(Erica knocks) >> Come in.
Come in Erica, my dear.
I wanted us to have a little talk together.
I can quite understand that you didn't want to speak in front of those detectives.
But surely there's something that you want to tell me that might help us to find this fellow.
>> No, father, there's nothing.
>> I see, you still insist on shielding a man wanted for murder.
>> He's not a murderer.
>> You know as well as I do that you are committing a criminal offense.
And I'm responsible.
You'd better read this.
>> Must you do this, father?
>> You'd better go to your room and stay there for the time being.
(Erica crying) (dramatic music) >> Is everything all right?
Has Old Will found him?
>> I'm gonna give myself up.
That's why I came back.
>> I want you to tell them that I forced you to do that.
And to say goodbye.
>> I did it because I wanted to.
>> It's no use.
That coat with no belt was the end of everything.
I suppose they found it in the car.
>> Yes, they brought it in while I was being questioned.
>> No belt in the pocket by any chance?
>> No, nothing but a box of matches from the Grand Hotel.
(dramatic music) >> I've got to go, Old Will is waiting.
>> Would you go now?
I don't want to look round.
(dramatic music) (Erica crying) (dramatic music) >> Erica.
Those matches.
Did you say Grand Hotel?
>> Yes, why?
>> I've never been there in my life.
>> Then whoever killed her-- >> Has been or still is at the Grand Hotel.
(people chattering) >> Well, if it isn't Cinderella.
What's the idea?
>> What idea?
>> This dressing up for the ball.
>> I don't know what you mean, officer.
>> Well, this.
I've been watching you for the last half hour.
(dramatic music) >> I'm so glad you came back.
I don't know what I'd had done without you.
After all, you're the only one who can recognize him.
>> These boots pinch a bit.
I haven't had the time to slit them for my corns.
(upbeat music) Hadn't we better start looking for him?
>> Yes, you're right.
(upbeat music) >> Here, what's that place?
>> That's the office.
>> Well, perhaps they know that bloke that twitches.
I'll go and ask.
Excuse me Miss, you don't happen to know-- >> Just a moment please.
>> All right.
>> No good asking her, she'll never know a thing like that.
>> What if I try in there, eh?
>> Yes, that may work.
>> Yes.
(upbeat music) >> Yes sir?
>> Table for two please.
>> Thank you.
(upbeat music) >> We ought to order tea or something, if we're going to stay here long.
>> I'd certainly have beer.
>> I don't think you can get any at the moment.
>> I'd better order because I'm the man, eh?
Two cups of tea please.
>> Indian or Chai sir?
>> Tea.
(upbeat music) >> You keep an eye on her while I telephone her father.
>> Very good, Sergeant.
>> Haven't you seen anyone with a twitch?
>> There are too many people.
>> You must find him.
>> Well, I can't ask them all if they twitch, can I?
No, we've bitten off more than we can chew.
>> He must be here, somewhere.
♪ That excite your dancing feet ♪ ♪ I'm right here to tell you mister ♪ ♪ No one can like the drama man ♪ ♪ When it comes to doing tricks ♪ ♪ With a pair of hickory sticks ♪ ♪ I'm right here to tell you sister ♪ ♪ No one can like the drama man ♪ ♪ Every man who plays in the band is wonderful to ♪ ♪ I've got to give credit where credit is due ♪ ♪ But when it comes to make that music hot ♪ ♪ Make you give it all it's got ♪ ♪ I'm right here to tell you mister ♪ ♪ No one can like the drama man ♪ (upbeat music) >> What sort of twitch is it, just with one eye?
>> No, both eyes.
(dramatic music) I can't see nothing with all these people crowding about.
Can't we go to another table?
>> We can't, they're all taken.
>> Oh, we've got to take a look somehow.
What about dancing around?
>> Can you dance?
>> No, of course not duckie, but I don't mind having a go.
It's only half walking, anyway.
>> All right.
>> I wish I had my old boots.
(dramatic music) (audience applauding) (drumming) >> I want you old man.
Don't come in again like that.
It isn't funny and I pay someone else to make the orchestrations.
>> I'm afraid it's no good, duckie.
>> We mustn't give up.
>> The cops have been watching us for the past quarter of an hour.
>> I know.
I didn't think you had noticed.
>> I didn't think you hadn't neither.
>> They're probably looking for Mr. Tisdall.
(man coughs) >> I shouldn't take too many of those, old man.
>> I'll take as many as I'd well please.
>> All right, all right.
>> I'm sorry dear boy, but getting me to stop this twitch, it's got to be stopped somehow, it's getting on my nerves.
>> Man: Come on boys, time's up.
>> I want to thank you for your patience and your consideration.
The whole thing is beyond me.
Please, go in.
>> I'm sorry sir, but it can't be helped.
>> Of course, go ahead.
Do whatever you think fit.
>> There's nothing you need do to her.
I was saying there's nothing you need to do to her.
It's all right, I'm not going to give you any trouble.
>> It's a pity you didn't think that sooner.
You might have saved a great deal of trouble.
>> Well, take him inside, Sergeant.
I'm going to get miss Burgoyne and the other man.
>> All right boys, give it to me.
>> Where abouts?
>> Over there.
>> Ask them to come out, will you?
(upbeat music) (people chattering) (people yelling) >> Stand back, he needs air please.
Stand back, he needs air.
Please, keep clear.
>> All right, let's get along.
What's happened with the band, waiter?
>> Man: I don't know sir, I was trying to find a doctor.
they don't seem to know what to do for him.
>> Oh, can't we help?
>> Your last efforts of first aid weren't much of a success, were they?
>> Can't you be human for once?
>> Here.
(people chattering) Here, let me see.
Get some brandy sir.
>> Man: Certainly.
>> Will, Will!
(people chattering) Look, Will, his eyes.
Will someone wipe the black from his face?
>> That's him Miss.
It's him, all right.
>> You gave an old tramp a raincoat, didn't you?
What did you do with the belt that belonged to it?
>> What did I do with the belt?
(man laughing) I twisted it round her neck and choked the life out of her.
(man laughing) (people chattering) >> I found him, it's all right, it's all right.
(people chattering) Father, don't you think we ought to ask Mr. Tisdall to dinner?
(people chattering) (dramatic music)
