The Embezzler. (1954 film)
A bank robber's plans for a wealthy lifestyle gradually turn to more noble aims.
Charles Victor ... Henry Paulson
Zena Marshall ... Mrs. Forrest
Cyril Chamberlain ... Alec Johnson
Avice Landone ... Miss Ackroyd
Peggy Mount ... Mrs. Larkin
Frank Forsyth ... Inspector Gale (as Frank Forsythe)
Leslie Weston ... Piggott
Dennis Chinnery ... Bank Clerk
Olive Kirby ... Hotel Maid
Phyllis Morris ... Mrs. Paulson
Ian Fleming ... Doctor
Alastair Hunter ... Bank Manager (as Alistair Hunter)
Michael Craig ... Dr. Forrest
Christopher Banks ... Vicar
Ernest Blyth ... Guest at Eastbourne Hotel
Patrick Jordan ... Police Sergeant
Sam Kydd ... Railway Inspector
Toby Lenon ... Hotel Porter
Carole Lesley ... Tea Shop Waitress
John Miller ... Bank Clerk
Ronnie Stevens ... Travel Agent
Martin Wyldeck ... 2nd Police Sergeant
Directed by John Gilling
Charles Victor ... Henry Paulson
Zena Marshall ... Mrs. Forrest
Cyril Chamberlain ... Alec Johnson
Avice Landone ... Miss Ackroyd
Peggy Mount ... Mrs. Larkin
Frank Forsyth ... Inspector Gale (as Frank Forsythe)
Leslie Weston ... Piggott
Dennis Chinnery ... Bank Clerk
Olive Kirby ... Hotel Maid
Phyllis Morris ... Mrs. Paulson
Ian Fleming ... Doctor
Alastair Hunter ... Bank Manager (as Alistair Hunter)
Michael Craig ... Dr. Forrest
Christopher Banks ... Vicar
Ernest Blyth ... Guest at Eastbourne Hotel
Patrick Jordan ... Police Sergeant
Sam Kydd ... Railway Inspector
Toby Lenon ... Hotel Porter
Carole Lesley ... Tea Shop Waitress
John Miller ... Bank Clerk
Ronnie Stevens ... Travel Agent
Martin Wyldeck ... 2nd Police Sergeant
Directed by John Gilling
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00:53This is the story of a little man.
00:56He lives in an ordinary street, like this one.
00:59He has a routine job, an average kind of mind.
01:03There are millions just like Henry Paulson.
01:06A little man with problems, with hopes, and fears, and a wife.
01:15Henry?
01:16Yes, dear?
01:17How long are you going to be with the team?
01:18Coming, dear.
01:19Well, it's about time.
01:37Henry!
01:39Yes, dear?
01:40Did you spill it?
01:41No, dear.
01:53Here you are, dear.
01:54Oh, put it down there.
01:56Paper?
01:57You'll be late if you don't get a move on.
01:59Yes, dear, I know.
02:04What are you looking for?
02:05My handkerchiefs.
02:07They are in the airing cupboard in the kitchen.
02:09I ironed two of them yesterday, and a shirt.
02:11All right, I'll make do with the one I've got.
02:13I hope so.
02:14The way you get through them.
02:15Breaks my back, standing over that ironing board.
02:18Oh, for goodness sake, do hurry.
02:20Now, what are you looking for?
02:22Oh, it's all right, dear.
02:23I've got it.
02:25And you wonder why you're only a cashier.
02:27Chief cashier, dear.
02:28There's only one, isn't there?
02:30Yes.
02:31Well, I'll be getting along.
02:32Now, don't leave the kitchen untidy.
02:33No, dear.
02:34And leave the door open in case there's a knock.
02:37Yes, dear.
02:42Did you let the cat out?
02:43Yes, dear.
02:47What time will you be home?
02:49Usual time, dear.
02:50Leave something cold in case I'm not in.
02:52Right, dear.
02:54Goodbye, dear.
03:04Goodbye, dear.
03:25Good morning.
03:35Good morning.
03:36Morning, sir.
03:37Come in, will you, Paulson?
03:38Yes, sir.
03:39I have some news for you.
03:40Have you, sir?
03:41Yes.
03:42Here we are.
03:44Read that.
03:46Thank you, sir.
03:48As you know, the board have been considering candidates
03:50for the managership of the Fulham branch.
03:52We are pleased to accept your advice in respect of Mr. Henry Paulson.
03:56Yes, you've been selected.
03:58Good gracious.
03:59Surprised you have?
04:00Congratulations, Paulson.
04:01Thank you very much, sir.
04:02I must say, this is a surprise.
04:03I expect Mrs. Paulson will be pleased.
04:05Why don't you give her a ring?
04:06No, sir.
04:07Why not?
04:08I don't expect she'll be up yet.
04:09I mean, I expect she'll be pretty busy, sir.
04:11Perhaps later.
04:12Good.
04:13Give her my regards.
04:14I will indeed, sir.
04:15She must call her Mrs. Jander sometime.
04:16She'd be delighted, sir.
04:17Well, I must get along now.
04:18I haven't opened the safe yet.
04:19I was a little bit late this morning.
04:21I mean, not so early as usual.
04:23Excuse me, sir.
04:25Well, another day.
04:26Yes.
04:27Shall we make start?
04:28Sure.
04:29Only seven more days as far as I'm concerned.
04:31Oh, really?
04:32Yeah.
04:33Remember that application I put in for the African police?
04:35Yeah.
04:36Well, they jumped at me.
04:37In the next six months, I'll travel more miles than you will in a lifetime.
04:41Well, it wouldn't be difficult, would it?
04:43Ah, sounds exciting.
04:45You're a very lucky fellow.
04:47I'm sure you'll have a good time.
04:49Thank you, sir.
04:51Sounds exciting.
04:52You're a very lucky fellow.
04:54I wish I was your age.
04:56Never too late.
04:57I'll accept that, sir.
05:05Oh, you're almost there.
05:07Are you all right?
05:08Yes, yes, sir.
05:10I'm all right.
05:12You've had one or two of those lately, haven't you?
05:14Have you seen a doctor?
05:15Yes, yes.
05:16It's nothing serious, sir.
05:19All right, I'll take this.
05:20You gave it quite a turn.
05:21I thought you were going to pass out.
05:28The X-ray shows that your heart is very enlarged.
05:31In simple language, it's been overworking for a number of years,
05:34pumping out blood, drawing on reserves of strength,
05:37and every now and again it reaches a peak of exhaustion,
05:40resulting in these dizzy spells.
05:44So that now...
05:46It's what you suspected.
05:48I'm afraid so.
05:49Any overexcitement or undue strain might...
05:52Might mean that I...
05:54Precisely.
05:55I see.
05:57Of course, if you could retire and take good care...
06:00I'm afraid I can't. I'm some years off retirement age.
06:03That's pity.
06:06Doctor, how long have I got?
06:10If you don't overdo it, possibly two years.
06:14Oh.
06:15Of course, if you'd like another opinion...
06:17Not really.
06:18What are you going to do?
06:19Go on working?
06:20Yes, I suppose so.
06:22You know, I've often wondered what I'd do
06:24if I knew my days were numbered.
06:26Yes?
06:27You see, Doctor, I've led a very dull life.
06:30At the bank, coming home, getting up in the morning
06:33like completing a circuit and starting all over again.
06:36I do wish it wasn't too late.
06:38For what?
06:39To get out of the rut.
06:41To travel.
06:43To live.
06:44I'm afraid this isn't a very good time to start.
06:46No.
06:47Well, continue with the pellet arm.
06:49Three drops in the event of an attack,
06:51but no more, whatever you do.
06:53Thank you, Doctor, for telling me the truth.
06:56I'm sorry it had to be like that.
07:17Hey!
07:48Henry?
07:49Yes, dear?
07:54I never knew a man like you.
07:56If you carry on at the bank the way you do at home,
07:58I wonder they put up with you at all.
08:00As a matter of fact, I wonder how I do.
08:02Head in the clouds, dreaming away,
08:03forget the time, get to work late.
08:05What you were like when you didn't have me behind you,
08:07goodness knows.
08:08As poor Mother always used to say,
08:09lose his head if it was loose.
08:11Well, of course.
08:12If I'd taken Father's advice and married Cyril Conway,
08:15I'd be a millionaire by now.
08:16I'd be hung with diamonds.
08:27Oh, Henry, for goodness sake, go to sleep.
08:29Go to sleep.
08:46Henry!
08:48The alarm!
08:51Henry!
08:54Henry!
08:56Didn't you hear the alarm?
08:58Yes.
08:59Oh, for goodness sake.
09:00Henry!
09:01What's that?
09:02Go and make the tea.
09:04Go and make it yourself.
09:06What?
09:07You...
09:08Don't squawk at me, woman.
09:09You heard what I said.
09:10If you want the tea, go and make it.
09:26Morning, everybody.
09:27Morning.
09:28Morning.
09:29Morning, Pawthorne.
09:30Is Mr. Jenders in?
09:31Ten minutes ago.
09:32Good.
09:38Come in.
09:41Extraordinary.
09:42I've never known him so late.
09:43Never known him so cheerful.
09:45Poor old devil.
09:46I don't suppose he gets much fun.
09:50A time not very long ago when I felt
09:52there was nothing more I wanted than to be a manager.
09:55In fact, I felt I'd make rather a good one.
09:59You seriously mean to tell me you're going to decline this offer?
10:02Yes, sir, quite definitely.
10:04May I ask why?
10:06I'd rather not say, if you don't mind.
10:10I suppose you know what you're doing, Pawthorne.
10:12Yes, sir.
10:13I think, in your own interests,
10:15you should take a little more time to consider this.
10:18It won't be necessary.
10:20Well, if you should change your mind...
10:22I'll let you know immediately, sir.
10:33Five o'clock.
10:34Cross off another day, Pawthorne.
10:36Yes.
10:50Yes, sir.
11:13Yes, sir.
11:14And you get into Paris Garden Noir at 10.15.
11:16That gives you over an hour to catch the Cannes Express
11:18from the Gare de Lyon.
11:20I bet it's pretty good for the time of year, sir,
11:22so you should have a nice trip.
11:24I hope so.
11:25The connections are fairly reliable, I suppose.
11:28Very reliable, sir.
11:31The Cannes Express does stop at Marseille.
11:33Of course.
11:34Your train leaves for Victoria at two o'clock.
11:37Thank you, sir.
12:49Nothing you want me for, is there, Pawthorne?
13:03No, sir.
13:05I wonder if you mind locking up.
13:06I'm playing golf this afternoon, so I thought I'd get off early.
13:08Of course.
13:09You haven't changed your mind about...
13:11No, sir.
13:12Pity.
13:13Well, see you on Monday.
13:14Goodbye, sir.
13:20You can leave this to me.
13:25I'll work it out.
13:26For sure?
13:27Sure.
13:28Good.
13:29Well, I'm just about to make my train.
13:30Have a nice weekend.
13:31Thanks.
13:32I'll leave the outside door.
13:34I'll leave the outside door.
13:43I'll leave the outside door.
14:03I'll leave the outside door.
14:30I'll leave the outside door.
14:58Hello?
14:59Is that the manager?
15:03Yes, this is the manager speaking.
15:08I'd like to speak to...
15:09I'm sorry, madam, we're closed, you see.
15:10Hello, Clowson.
15:11What the...
15:12Clowson!
15:13Clowson!
15:14Clowson, what are you doing?
15:15Give me the police.
15:16Quickly, please.
15:17Clowson!
15:18Clowson!
15:19Clowson!
15:20Clowson!
15:21Clowson!
15:22Clowson!
15:23Clowson!
15:24Give me the police.
15:25Quickly, please.
15:27Clowson!
15:30Clowson!
15:33Clowson!
15:36Clowson!
15:39Clowson!
15:42Clowson!
15:45Clowson!
15:48Clowson!
15:51Clowson!
15:54Clowson!
15:57Clowson!
16:01I haven't had time to get it to you.
16:07All right, get it on the train.
16:30Hey!
17:01Yes, five shillings.
17:04Thank you, sir.
17:30Good afternoon, gentlemen.
17:44Good afternoon, sir.
17:45Good afternoon.
17:46Have you a single room?
17:47Just for yourself, sir?
17:48Yes, please.
17:49How long do you expect to stay, Mr...
17:54Lawton.
17:55Mr. Lawton.
17:56Joseph, take this gentleman's case, please.
17:59No, no, I'll manage.
18:00No trouble, sir.
18:01Really, I'd much rather.
18:03Your first visit to Eastbourne, Mr. Lawton?
18:05Yes, yes, I just got in.
18:08And how is London?
18:09Warmer than it is here, I hope?
18:11Yes, it was.
18:12Very warm when I left.
18:15Here we are, facing the sea.
18:18On a clear day, if you stand on tiptoe,
18:20you can see the little boats bobbing about in the bay.
18:23It's really quite an enchanting view.
18:25Yes, this will suit me very nicely.
18:27And now...
18:28Oh, good afternoon, Mrs. Larkin.
18:31Nice rest, Mrs. Larkin?
18:32Yes, thank you.
18:33This is Mr. Lawton, who is coming to join our little family.
18:36Miss Aykroyd, Mr. Lawton.
18:38Miss Aykroyd is one of our longest residents.
18:41How do you do?
18:42And my name is Mrs. Larkin.
18:43Sit presently, Miss Aykroyd.
18:45Ah, yes, terms.
18:48Six guineas per week, including full board and use of the bar.
18:52Is that satisfactory?
18:55Oh, yes.
18:56Quite, thank you.
18:57Splendid.
18:58The bathroom and toilet are joined at the end of the corridor,
19:00round the corner to the left.
19:02Oh, and the flush is inclined to stick slightly.
19:05Don't force it.
19:06Just give it a slow, firm pull.
19:21Little boats bobbing about in the bay.
19:26Good evening.
19:27Good evening.
19:28Have you found a practice yet, Dr. Forrest?
19:30Yes, I think I'm on to one now, thank you.
19:32Good.
19:33Evening, Mr. Pickett.
19:34Evening, Miss Aykroyd.
19:35We're just one happy little family.
19:37This is Dr. Forrest and Mrs. Forrest.
19:39How do you do, sir?
19:40Mr. Lawton, who is coming to join our little throng.
19:42A new arrival in our circle, Miss Jenkins?
19:45Both very deaf.
19:46Never mind.
19:47Miss Aykroyd, you've met, and I'm sure she won't mind you joining her.
19:51Not at all.
19:52Well, I'll leave you to it.
19:53I'm sure she won't mind you joining her.
19:54Not at all.
19:55Well, I'll leave you now.
19:56There's some nice cold pork for you tonight.
19:59We always have cold on Saturdays.
20:10Just down from London?
20:12Yes.
20:13Didn't travel down with the missing bank cashier, I suppose.
20:16It says in my paper that he was seen at Victoria.
20:19I believe to have been seen, I think it says.
20:21Yes, that's it.
20:22Got his description here, too.
20:24Fifty or thereabouts.
20:26Walrus moustache.
20:27Stocky.
20:28Thirty-five years service and not a stain on his character.
20:32I was just saying to Dr. Forrest,
20:34if he walked in this minute, I'd be the first to shake him by the hand.
20:37My name's Bigger, by the way. How do you do, sir?
20:38How do you do?
20:39Really don't know why you admire him.
20:40He's got courage, that's why.
20:42Put yourself in that man's position.
20:44He's been leading a blameless life for something like fifty years.
20:47Fifty-four.
20:48Fifty-four.
20:49How do you know?
20:50It mentions his age in my paper.
20:53All right.
20:54Suddenly he says to himself, what am I doing?
20:56What have I done?
20:57Have I been anywhere?
20:58Not on your life.
21:00Take a look round this place.
21:01We are half dead.
21:02But Paulson, ha!
21:04He'll be sunning himself in the south of France midday tomorrow.
21:06And jolly good luck to him.
21:08Thanks very much.
21:09Oh, yes, I...
21:10Thank you, sir.
21:21How much do you need, darling?
21:23I won't know until I see Dr. Maitland again.
21:25Quite a big practice.
21:26You're not thinking of buying him out?
21:28Oh, no.
21:29No, even a junior partnership is more than I can afford.
21:32Anyway, don't you worry about it.
21:37Won't you come in, sir?
21:38Oh, don't let me interrupt you.
21:39I only want to find myself a book.
21:42There's quite a good selection of books lying here.
21:45Well, anyway, I say to the vicar,
21:46why not have the children's party here at the Eastcote Hotel?
21:49It would enliven the place up a bit.
21:50Of course, I quite agree.
21:52Will you still be here, Dr. Forrest?
21:53Oh, yes, I think so.
21:54Good.
21:55What about you, Mr. Paulson?
21:57Yes, I...
21:58Good heavens, what did I call you?
22:00You called him Mr. Paulson.
22:02I am so sorry.
22:03Now, what on earth made me do that?
22:05Perhaps I reminded you of somebody.
22:06Yes, that's what it is.
22:07No, I think it's just that I've had
22:08this wretched bank lock on my brain all night
22:10for some peculiar reason.
22:11Oh, slip of the tongue.
22:13Don't take it too seriously, Lawton.
22:14We won't call the police.
22:17Good night, everybody.
22:18Good night.
22:19Aren't you staying for coffee?
22:20No, I won't, thanks. It keeps me awake.
22:21Good night.
22:22Good night.
22:25Coffee, Lawton?
22:26No, thank you.
22:27I told you we can't induce Miss Ackroyd to drink coffee
22:29instead of...
22:30Old girl's a bit of a tipper, you know.
22:32I can't believe it.
22:33She is. I've seen her at it.
22:35Left her bedroom door open the other day as I was passing
22:37and there she was, swinging away like a trooper.
22:39I think you're exaggerating, Mr. Lawton.
22:41Oh, no, I'm not.
22:42Retired, Lawton?
22:43Yes, I've retired.
22:45What sort of work?
22:46Civil service.
22:47Go on, so was I. Barrack Council?
22:50No.
22:51Railways.
22:52Big executive, I expect.
22:53Not really.
22:54I think if you'll excuse me, I'll get along.
22:58Good night.
22:59Good night, Mr. Lawton.
23:00Good night, Mr. Lawton.
23:02Oh, Mr. Lawton.
23:03Oh, Mr. Lawton.
23:04Somebody's probably forgotten their key, Mr. Lawton.
23:06I wonder if you'd be so kind.
23:27Resident here, sir?
23:29Yes.
23:30Landlord?
23:32No, I'm not the landlord.
23:34The lady who cursed?
23:36Yes.
23:37Good.
23:38I represent the local constabularies.
23:40Would you care for a ticket for the policeman's ball, sir?
23:43Oh.
23:45It's for charity, sir?
23:46Why, yes, of course.
23:48I'll have half a dozen.
23:49Thank you very much, sir.
23:51That'll be 15 bucks.
23:53Oh.
23:54That's all right.
23:56Oh, thank you very much, sir.
23:57I'll put it in the box.
23:59Good night, sir.
24:00Good night.
24:03Oh.
24:08Kind hearts are more than coronets, Mr. Lawton.
24:12Yes.
24:19Good night.
24:20Good night.
24:33Morning.
24:34Good morning, sir.
24:35Filthy, isn't it?
24:36My name's Johnson.
24:37I'd like a room if you've got one to spare.
24:39Just for yourself, sir.
24:40I said my name was Johnson, not Smith.
24:42Yes.
24:43Just myself, please.
24:44Perhaps you would be good enough to sign the register, wouldn't you, sir?
24:47I'll see if I can find the porter for your baggage.
24:49He's at the back, chopping me some wood for the front.
24:54Oh.
24:55Oh.
24:56Oh.
24:57Oh.
24:58Oh.
24:59Oh.
25:00Oh.
25:01Oh.
25:24This gentleman's bag to room 11, please.
25:27And how is London, sir?
25:29Warmer than it is here, I hope?
25:30No, just the same.
25:31Raining cats and dogs?
25:32Oh, dear.
25:35And how long do you expect to stay in our little circle, Mr. Johnson?
25:38Well, I can't say exactly.
25:39As a matter of fact, I'm looking for somebody.
25:41That's confidential, by the way.
25:43Of course, I quite understand.
25:48Here we are, facing the sea.
25:50On a clear day, if you stand on tiptoe,
25:52you can see the little boats bobbing about in the bay.
25:55It's really quite an enchanting view.
25:58And now turn, Mr. Johnson.
26:23So sorry to bother you, Mr. Lawton.
26:25It's quite all right.
26:26I wonder if you've got such a thing as a corkscrew.
26:29Yes, I...
26:31I think I have a small one here.
26:33See, I'm trying to open a bottle of medicine.
26:35Oh, yes. Here it is.
26:39You know, I used to have this room.
26:41I'm afraid you'll find it rather chilly.
26:43Oh, thank you so much.
26:44I will return it.
26:45And do you mind not mentioning this to anyone about the corkscrew?
26:48I mean, people talk, you know, and they might draw the wrong conclusions.
26:51I won't blame them.
26:52Thank you so much.
26:57Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
26:59Oh, and the flush is inclined to stick slightly.
27:02Don't force it.
27:03Just give it a slow, firm pull.
27:27Oh, could you oblige me with the light?
27:29Yes, sir.
27:30I think so.
27:31Here, you can have this.
27:33Oh, thank you.
27:34Been here long?
27:35No, not very.
27:37Do you suppose this place has got a license?
27:39No, I don't think they have.
27:41Hmm.
27:42Do you know any good pubs?
27:44I'm afraid I don't.
27:46Oh, I suppose there must be something approaching civilization.
27:49Are you leaving?
27:50No, I was just going to the office.
27:52Oh, I see.
27:53Are you leaving?
27:54No, I was just going to the off-license, but I changed my mind.
27:59Oh.
28:00Okay, see you later.
28:04What train are you catching, darling?
28:06Twelve o'clock. Nearly ready.
28:07Good.
28:08I'll count to the stich.
28:16Here we are.
28:17Drop this into the post on your way back, would you?
28:23Yes.
28:40Ah, I hope you saw him off all right.
28:42I'd rather you didn't sit down.
28:43Oh, it's a free country, you know.
28:45Alec, that was my husband you saw me with.
28:48Fine.
28:49You must introduce us sometime.
28:50He's gone away, hasn't he?
28:51You go ahead and order, don't mind me.
28:53Cup of coffee, please.
28:54Nothing to eat?
28:55No.
28:58Surprised to see me?
29:00Very.
29:01Full remission for being a good boy.
29:04What do you want?
29:05All nicely settled down and married, eh?
29:08Doctor, too.
29:09You've done well for yourself.
29:13It'd be a pity if he found out about us, wouldn't it?
29:15I mean, a doctor's got to be so careful, you know.
29:17It's terrible what a little bit of scandal can do,
29:19especially when they're starting.
29:21Oh, and the way those old dears talk.
29:23You'd think they'd have something else better to do, wouldn't you?
29:25Of course, once they learn that their local GP
29:28has married a woman with a past,
29:30might as well shut up shop.
29:32What do you want, Alec?
29:34You know, the rotten thing about prison life
29:37is that they don't pay you any salary there.
29:39Or they give you a few bob when you leave,
29:41but that's all.
29:42Rotten system, isn't it?
29:43It means that a man's got to rely
29:45on the generosity of a few old friends
29:47till he gets on his feet.
29:50I could do with 50 pounds right now.
29:53I haven't any money.
29:55No?
29:57By the way,
29:58you remember those letters you wrote to me
30:00while we were caught hidden?
30:02Yes.
30:03I came across them the other day.
30:05They cheered me up to no end.
30:07So you want 50 pounds for them?
30:09Oh, now, don't put it like that.
30:12Makes it sound like blackmail.
30:14Have you another name for it?
30:16Now, now, now.
30:17That's not like my little Claire.
30:19Let's say that you're going to make me an offer, shall we?
30:22Only make it before your old man gets back.
30:25See you later.
30:33Oh, man.
30:41Too loud for anybody?
30:43Not at all.
30:44Jazz always sounds better when it's played loud.
30:46You sort of get the feeling for it.
30:47I doubt if I would.
30:48No.
30:49I really prefer classical music.
30:51Do you?
30:54No one listening to that muck, I suppose.
30:57Mr. Johnson was.
30:58Oh, my apologies, Mr. Johnson.
31:00That's quite all right.
31:01My name's Pickups.
31:02How do you do?
31:03Staying here long?
31:04Oh, just a few days.
31:05Business, I suppose?
31:06Yes, more or less.
31:07What line are you in?
31:08Well, as a matter of fact,
31:09I've got a big sheep farm in Australia, you know.
31:11Really?
31:12Sheep farming, eh?
31:13Hmm.
31:14Turning in?
31:15No, I'm going to get a glass of water.
31:17I was.
31:18Well?
31:19She's gone up for a sly nip.
31:21Go on.
31:22Drinks like a fish.
31:23Never think so, would you?
31:24I wouldn't have dreamt it.
31:25Plenty of lolly, though.
31:26Really?
31:31Who's the old boy?
31:32Retired.
31:33Railway executive.
31:34Pretty big noise, I believe.
31:37Hmm.
31:46Good morning, Mr. Lawton.
31:47Good morning.
31:48Second gong for breakfast.
31:49I'm sorry, I'm late.
31:50I'll just take one of these.
32:06Morning, Lawton.
32:12Good morning.
32:19Oh, just coffee and nothing till we take you.
32:28The face seems familiar.
32:30Hmm?
32:31Hmm?
32:32Oh, no.
32:34If you're going into town, I'll give you a lift in the car, if you like.
32:37Oh, thank you. That'd be nice. I didn't know you had a car, Mr. Johnson.
32:40Self-drive. I hire one in every town. Comes off my expenses.
32:43Expenses? That reminds me. I should have collected 50 pounds yesterday.
32:47Good morning, Mrs. Forrest. Your husband not back yet?
32:50Not yet. I must just get my hat and coat.
32:53Good. I'll hang on for you.
32:55PHONE RINGS
32:58East Coat Hotel.
33:00Yes, Dr. Forrest.
33:02She's coming now.
33:05Mrs. Forrest, you're wanted on the telephone. It's Dr. Forrest.
33:11Hello? Hello, darling.
33:13I'm catching the 5 o'clock train tomorrow. How are you, dear?
33:16All right, thank you. Have you settled everything?
33:19Yes, the old man's sending 800, so I'll be able to accept Nathan's offer.
33:23I'm so glad.
33:25Peter? Yes?
33:27Couldn't we go away somewhere together before you start work?
33:30Why not? I thought perhaps I could pack up here and join you.
33:33I must get back, darling. There's still some business to settle.
33:36I'll tell you what. We'll get away when everything's fixed up. All right?
33:40All right. Bye, darling.
33:42I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye.
33:45My idea is to give the poor kids a party here.
33:48I thought we could have a whip round and...
33:52What's the matter with her?
33:55She's crying. Probably had a tiff with her old man.
33:58Well, what do you say, Lawton? Sounds a very good idea.
34:01It's a worthy cause. I should be glad to...
34:04Whatever you can spare. We can buy a bit of bunting, a few presents,
34:07then have a sing-song later on in the evening.
34:10Oh, we were talking about the children's party, Mrs Larkin.
34:13Oh, yes, Mr Lawton, the poor little orphan children.
34:16I think we should all join together and give them a really bumper party.
34:19Don't you? I can do a few, can't you, Matrix?
34:22And I believe Miss Aykroyd sings. God help her. I'll tell you what I'll do.
34:26I'll start the ball rolling. I'll shove in a couple of quid.
34:29And I'll provide all the food.
34:32And I'll be very glad to contribute a little something.
34:35Good egg. Then we'd better start the list.
34:38I'll get you a sheet of paper, Mr Pickett. You shall be the treasurer.
34:41Right-o. And mind I don't do a bunk with the funds, eh, Lawton?
34:44I'll just pop upstairs and get some money.
34:47What shall we have?
34:50Call it the children's party fund.
35:23No.
35:46Won't you sit down?
35:49No.
35:52Here's your paper.
35:55Where is everybody tonight?
35:58I think some of them are at church.
36:01Yes, hard to know what to do with one's evenings.
36:04It's very hard when you're on your own.
36:07I think most of the people here are rather lonely.
36:10Are you?
36:13I miss my husband. Of course, but that won't be for long, will it?
36:16He'll be back tomorrow.
36:19How long have you been married?
36:22Six months.
36:25Just after he took his degree.
36:28I'm sure you must be very happy.
36:31Yes.
36:34Ah, well, there we are.
36:37Yes, I never remember having a nice day, Mr Johnson.
36:40Neither do I.
36:43Mind you, I do feel just a little bit guilty.
36:46Well, if you're going to let the church go, then I have my own little creed.
36:49Do unto others as you would be done by.
36:52Good evening, Mrs Forrest.
36:55You can have my chair.
36:58Stay where you are.
37:01Mr Johnson's been telling me all about his sheep farm in Australia.
37:04How many sheep did you say you had, Mr Johnson?
37:07About 20,000 head.
37:10I thought we were going to have the pleasure of your company this evening.
37:14Oh, well, I think perhaps what we all need is a little drink.
37:17What do you say, Lorden?
37:20I'm afraid you won't get one here.
37:23Oh, well, I suppose you can't have everything.
37:26A sniff of sea air, charming company, and, if I may say so, one of the nicest days I've ever spent.
37:29Oh, thank you. Has been nice, hasn't it? Quite unexpected.
37:32If you don't mind my mentioning it, that's a very fine imitation you're wearing.
37:35My pearls? Imitation?
37:38Well, don't tell me they're genuine.
37:41They're beautiful. Beautiful.
37:44They are lovely, aren't they? They were given to me by my mother.
37:47Yes, they really are beautiful.
37:50Almost too good to be true.
37:53Well, if you hold them up to the light, you can see the colours there.
37:56Can I?
37:59Exquisite.
38:05Oh, good heavens! What has happened?
38:08Oh, I can't believe it.
38:11It's a terrible job getting them graded onto a new thread.
38:14Don't you worry. I've got a friend of mine in town who'll do them for you in no time.
38:17And give you an unbreakable thread, too.
38:20Oh, but I think I can get them done here.
38:23Now, you leave it all to me. I'm going to London tomorrow, anyway.
38:26Now, I'll take charge of those. Thank you, Lorden.
38:29Now, I shall need a small box. Oh, yes, I've got one in my bedroom.
38:32Now, make certain they're all there, and I won't be a moment.
38:35Thank you, Mr. Lorden. I think that's the lot now.
38:38Miss Aykroyd, do you think it wise to let that man take your pearls?
38:41Why ever not?
38:44But you've only known him a few days.
38:47Mr. Lorden, there are some people one seems to have known all one's life.
38:50I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to give offence.
38:53That's quite all right.
38:56Ah, there we are. That's the girl.
38:59Now, you just leave everything to me.
39:02Good night, Mr. Johnson.
39:05My dear girl, I'll look after them as though they were my own.
39:08Well, good night, and thank you again for a wonderful day.
39:11Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
39:14Please call me Alec.
39:17Good night, my dear.
39:20Good night.
39:32Well?
39:35I haven't any money, Alec.
39:38You haven't tried, have you?
39:41Go and tell my husband if you want to.
39:44He'll probably give you the best threshing you've ever had in your life.
39:47I'll let go.
39:50I'll let go.
39:53I'll let go.
39:56I'll let go.
40:00I'll let go.
40:08What are you trying to do to that girl?
40:11Are you talking to me?
40:14Yes, I am. Look here.
40:17Oh, go jump in the sea.
40:30Oh, go jump in the sea.
40:33You're so clever, Mr. Vance.
40:35I am, then.
40:36Well, you'll be here a while.
40:38OK, I'll be here a while.
40:41I'll see you later, then.
40:42Bye.
40:43Bye-bye.
40:44Bye-bye.
40:45Bye-bye.
40:46See you later.
40:47Thank you very much.
40:48Bye.
40:49Bye.
40:50Bye-bye.
40:51Bye.
40:52Bye.
40:53Bye.
40:54Bye.
40:55Bye.
40:56Bye.
40:57Bye.
40:58Bye.
40:59Bye.
41:00Bye.
41:01Bye.
41:02I'm awfully sorry. I'm afraid I don't smoke.
41:06That's all right.
41:08Mrs. Forrest, I've been thinking about what you were saying last night about people being lonely.
41:14Yes?
41:15There really isn't any need for it.
41:17Aren't you lonely?
41:19I was very lonely.
41:21But since I've retired, I've had more time to take an interest in things going on around me, you know.
41:28The reason that people are lonely and unhappy is because they will keep things locked up inside them.
41:33You mean their problems?
41:35Yes, their troubles.
41:36People don't want to be bothered with other people's troubles.
41:39You're wrong there.
41:41You were going to confide in me just now, weren't you?
41:44Yes.
41:45Well, go ahead.
41:48You can't help me.
41:51You're frightened, aren't you?
41:53Johnson?
41:55How do you know?
41:56I've noticed things.
41:59I don't think you can do anything, but it would be a relief to tell somebody.
42:04Oh, good.
42:08I met Johnson two years before I married Peter.
42:12I didn't realize what he was until one day the police came for him.
42:17They arrested him on a charge of housebreaking.
42:20I tried to give him an alibi, but the police broke it down.
42:23When they questioned him, he said that I had helped him.
42:27Luckily for me, the police didn't believe him.
42:30After that, I only saw him once in prison to tell him I was getting married.
42:36And you didn't tell Peter?
42:39I was too ashamed.
42:43That's all there is?
42:47I'm glad I told you.
42:49How much does he want?
42:50Whatever it is, you must pay him and get rid of him.
42:52I'll help you.
42:53No, I...
42:54I'd like to help you.
42:56But why should you?
42:58You hardly know me.
43:00I've always wanted to do something useful, something quite different from anything I've ever done before.
43:06I've always wanted to make somebody really happy.
43:10Let me help you, please.
43:21Oh, you frightened me.
43:24My dear Hilda.
43:25Really, Alec, you've got them mended for me.
43:28How very kind of you.
43:29It's a pleasure.
43:30Well, come and sit down.
43:32Tell me all about London.
43:33Did you have a successful day?
43:35Yes, very.
43:36I think I pulled off a very good deal.
43:39So pleased.
43:40So how about a little celebration?
43:44But what sort of celebration?
43:47Well, a little dinner somewhere, a little wine, and perhaps a little dance.
43:54I haven't danced for years.
43:56And I'll tell you all about the deal.
43:58As a matter of fact, I'd like to ask your advice about something.
44:07How soon can you be ready?
44:08I'm ready now, really.
44:09I've just got to get my coat.
44:10Good.
44:11I'll go up and get it for you.
44:15You see, Mr. Lawton, you were quite wrong about Mr. Johnson.
44:18He brought them back tonight.
44:20I was never so right about anybody in my life.
44:22But how can you say that?
44:24Don't these prove that you were wrong?
44:26Are you sure they're the same pearls?
44:28Of course.
44:30Mr. Lawton, I've a good mind to tell Mr. Johnson what you said.
44:34Why don't you?
44:37I don't know.
44:40Who's that?
44:41Alec.
44:50Well, what's the score?
44:52Have you got the notice?
44:54Right here, sweetheart.
44:56I've got it.
44:58I've got it.
45:00I've got it.
45:02I've got it.
45:04I've got it.
45:06I've got it.
45:08Here you go, sweetheart.
45:10Uh-uh.
45:16If I give you this, I expect you to leave town.
45:19You'll have to trust me, won't you?
45:21Will you give me your word?
45:23Absolutely.
45:25These all you have?
45:26Yes, all I have.
45:28How did you manage to raise this?
45:29Does it matter?
45:30Not at all.
45:32How soon can you raise some more?
45:34Oh, I can give you two or three days.
45:36I'm not planning to leave town yet.
45:38You see, those letters had a certain sentimental value for me,
45:41so I had some photostatic copies made.
45:43You can have them for a hundred quid.
45:47You know, I'd love to know where you got that money from.
45:50I think you must have a sugar daddy.
46:07KNOCK AT DOOR
46:13Everything all right?
46:15No.
46:17You mean this...
46:22Well, what do you think of it?
46:24But how much would you need?
46:26Oh, only 1,500.
46:28That's a lot of money. It's really all I've got.
46:31Now, look.
46:33I'll guarantee you'll double it within six months.
46:36Well, I don't know what to say.
46:39I'd have to look at my bank account.
46:41Now, don't you worry your head about financial matters.
46:43You just pop along to the bank in the morning and leave everything else to me.
46:46By the way, I've got a little surprise for you.
46:50Alec, you shouldn't have spent all that much money on me.
46:55Oh, Alec, really?
46:57No, perhaps not.
46:59I tell you what, we'll keep it our own little secret.
47:01Let's put it on the other hand.
47:03All right, well, I'll take this off. Can't wear it, too.
47:05No, it would look a little ostentatious, wouldn't it?
47:08Alec, it's simply lovely.
47:10I'll take charge of that for you.
47:11Oh, but I can put it in my bag.
47:12No, don't you worry. I know what you women are with jewellery.
47:14You'll only lose it. It's much safer with me.
47:16Yes.
47:17Bill, please, miss.
47:27Seven of them.
47:29They all check with these serial numbers.
47:31Extraordinary coincidence, eh, Sergeant?
47:33It's definitely some of the money stolen by that chap Paulson.
47:36And yet they were passed by a well-known crook.
47:38When did you hear about this Johnson fellow?
47:40The London police got in touch with us the day before yesterday.
47:42They said that they believed he was on his way here and that we should keep an eye on him.
47:46They may still be in town.
47:47Check all hotels and boarding houses, advise the railway station,
47:50and tell the constable on duty to keep his eyes open.
47:52He may try to leave.
47:53Very good, sir.
47:55Good of you to buy the presents, Lawton.
47:56Very nice touch.
47:57We must get the rest of them wrapped up.
47:59It's a pleasure.
48:02I say, look at these.
48:03Whatever do I look like?
48:06Here's one for you, Mr. Lawton.
48:10He looks like old Bill.
48:11And we could do with some more newspapers. There are some in there.
48:14Right.
48:20Can you manage that light all right, Mr. Pickett?
48:22Yes, thanks, Mrs. Larkin.
48:24It looks quite pretty, doesn't it?
48:25Yes, it really does.
48:28Have you got all the newspapers you want, Lawton?
48:30Yes, thank you.
48:31Good. So have I.
48:35Mr. Lawton, we're waiting.
48:48We must hurry. The kids will be here any moment now.
48:50We must get the piano in.
48:56Evening, Miss Ackroyd.
48:57What do you think of our decorations?
48:59They look charming.
49:06All right?
49:07Yes, I...
49:08I've got half.
49:10Half?
49:11Well, I...
49:12I don't think I should draw it all out at once, Alec.
49:14Don't you trust me?
49:15Well, of course.
49:16It's just I feel I'd like to have a little something left in case...
49:19Would you mind...
49:20Keep your voice down.
49:22I mean, in case anything happens to you.
49:25Yeah, I see.
49:28If you come up to my room in a few minutes, I'll give it to you.
49:31That's my angel.
49:34Alec, you remember what you said about our being engaged?
49:39Yes.
49:40You did mean it, didn't you?
49:42Yes, of course.
49:43Well, then couldn't we announce it tonight at the party?
49:46Well, isn't that just a little bit old-fashioned?
49:49I'm sorry.
49:51Perhaps it is.
49:52Please.
49:53Now, look.
49:54Let's concentrate on one thing at a time.
49:56We want to get our future fixed up first, don't we?
49:58Yes, Alec.
50:00Now, you just leave everything to me.
50:02Yes, Alec.
50:04I'm sure you know best.
50:09I'll be back in a minute.
50:11Right-o, chap.
50:19Miss Aykroyd.
50:22Miss Aykroyd.
50:23Yes, Mr. Lawton.
50:24I do wish I could convince you about that man.
50:27Are you referring to Mr. Johnson?
50:28Indeed I am.
50:29If only I could tell you what I know about him.
50:31I'm quite sure you can tell me nothing about Mr. Johnson
50:33that would interest me in the least, Mr. Lawton, thank you.
50:35Yes, but I...
50:43So you want to tell her about me, do you?
50:47Why don't you tell her about yourself?
50:50Please get out of my way.
50:52Now, I wonder why you took that moustache off.
50:55You know, I ought to exercise my sense of duty and turn you in.
50:58But I thought of a better idea.
51:00We'll split 50-50 and keep our trap shut.
51:03What do you say?
51:06Come into my room.
51:13On one condition.
51:15That you get out of town and leave Mrs. Forrest alone.
51:20You're in no position to make conditions with me.
51:24I had a hunch you gave her the money.
51:26She must have spun you quite a yarn.
51:30You're not doing too badly for an amateur.
51:33You string along with me over this and I'll see you're all right.
51:38I shall have to think about it.
51:40Well, don't think too long.
51:41Eight o'clock's the limit.
51:44What are you going to do about Mrs. Forrest?
51:46Oh, don't you worry about that little...
51:47I'm going to have a few words with her old man.
51:50It's about time you found out about her.
51:52I shall enjoy seeing her squirm.
51:54See you later.
52:17Oh, no!
52:47I said eight o'clock, remember?
52:52Have you seen Dr. Forrest this evening, Mrs. Larkin?
52:54No, but he should be here any moment now.
52:56He promised faithfully.
52:57Good.
53:08Just the person I wanted...
53:09I'll get it for you now. I'll come with you.
53:12Vigas has been telling me how generously you subscribe to our little party, Mr. Lawton.
53:15That's quite all right.
53:16I'd like to thank you for making these little children so happy.
53:23There, one for you and one for you.
53:24Now I think it's time we had some kissing.
53:26Come along, children, round the piano.
53:28Round the piano, everyone, if we don't.
53:33One, two, three.
53:34Here we go now.
53:36One, two, three.
53:55How do I...
53:56How do I know you won't give me away?
53:59You don't.
54:06Well, what are you waiting for?
54:08I was thinking about what you said this afternoon.
54:11What?
54:13You said if I string along with you, you'd help me.
54:17I was thinking...
54:19We could help each other.
54:21I've got ideas. Why don't we discuss them?
54:24You're changing your tune, aren't you?
54:27I know which side my bread's buttered.
54:30We're both on the same side of the fence.
54:33Why can't we work together?
54:35I don't got much on that. You're on the run.
54:37Oh, things will quieten down then.
54:40They won't catch me now.
54:42You didn't recognise me and you were here.
54:46Next to me.
54:47All the time.
55:00Kiss this.
55:03Kiss this.
55:09So that's it.
55:11I might have known you've got something up your sleeve.
55:13Very convenient if I were to die, wouldn't it?
55:15Especially for Mrs. Forrest.
55:16A fat chance you've got. Get out of my way now!
55:19Get out!
55:23I'll just take this up to the room, darling.
55:32See how they run! See how they run!
55:36See how they run!
55:48See how they run!
55:50We're police officers. May we see your register, please?
55:53Get out!
56:00Sing a song of sixpence.
56:03Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of five.
56:07For twenty-five cents.
56:20All right, Johnson. Take it quiet.
56:22Get out of here, you bloody idiots!
56:36Well, that accounts for most of it.
56:41He didn't get much out of it, did he?
56:44Johnson seemed to have had the lives here.
56:46Could I...
56:51Could I...
56:53speak to your wife?
57:04Johnson won't worry you any more, darling.
57:08He knew?
57:10Yes.
57:12Before I married you.
57:13You'd better go and see Mr. Lawton. He's asking for you.
57:43How was the party?
57:45Went out far.
57:48What about Peter?
57:51He won't know, will he?
57:57Never. He'll never know.
58:13THE END