Step into the stylish and suspenseful world of "Mr. and Mrs. North," the classic TV series from 1953 that brought mystery and fashion together in a whirlwind of intrigue. In the episode "The Third Eye," we find the charming and clever couple, Jerry and Pamela North, embroiled in a case that's as fashionable as it is felonious.
The Norths, portrayed by the dashing Richard Denning and the elegant Barbara Britton, are a married duo living in the heart of New York City. They have a knack for winding up in the middle of crime scenes and outsmarting the police to solve the cases first. This particular episode, "The Third Eye," revolves around the theft of high-end fashion designs from the illustrious Madame Suzi. The plot thickens when a model involved in the scheme is found dead during a fashion show preview, which Pam and Jerry are attending.
What makes "Mr. and Mrs. North" stand out is its blend of genres. It's not just a mystery; it's a romantic comedy with a dash of drama, all set against the backdrop of 1950s New York. The show is a time capsule of style and wit, with each episode serving as a window into the era's fashion and societal norms.
The episode "The Third Eye" is a perfect example of the show's charm. It's a tale of espionage in the fashion industry, with a side of murder mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Norths navigate through clues with grace and humor, showcasing their chemistry and the show's clever writing.
For those who appreciate the golden age of television, "Mr. and Mrs. North" is a gem worth revisiting. It's available for viewing online, where you can indulge in the nostalgia and sophistication of a bygone era. So, why not spend an evening with the Norths? You might just find yourself swept up in their thrilling adventures and longing for the elegance of the 1950s.
The Norths, portrayed by the dashing Richard Denning and the elegant Barbara Britton, are a married duo living in the heart of New York City. They have a knack for winding up in the middle of crime scenes and outsmarting the police to solve the cases first. This particular episode, "The Third Eye," revolves around the theft of high-end fashion designs from the illustrious Madame Suzi. The plot thickens when a model involved in the scheme is found dead during a fashion show preview, which Pam and Jerry are attending.
What makes "Mr. and Mrs. North" stand out is its blend of genres. It's not just a mystery; it's a romantic comedy with a dash of drama, all set against the backdrop of 1950s New York. The show is a time capsule of style and wit, with each episode serving as a window into the era's fashion and societal norms.
The episode "The Third Eye" is a perfect example of the show's charm. It's a tale of espionage in the fashion industry, with a side of murder mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Norths navigate through clues with grace and humor, showcasing their chemistry and the show's clever writing.
For those who appreciate the golden age of television, "Mr. and Mrs. North" is a gem worth revisiting. It's available for viewing online, where you can indulge in the nostalgia and sophistication of a bygone era. So, why not spend an evening with the Norths? You might just find yourself swept up in their thrilling adventures and longing for the elegance of the 1950s.
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00:00Mr. and Mrs. North, starring Barbara Britton and Richard Denning.
01:00Very smart, very chic.
01:06Now, this creation is Dream of Autumn.
01:10The slim line has a slight polonaise drape, which falls into the back into a peacock poof.
01:17And the décolleté is outlined by a pleated neckline.
01:22You like, huh? Chic, huh?
01:25Now, this creation is called In October.
01:29Ah, very smart, very chic.
01:33And is a speciality of Madame Suzy.
01:39Elegant, n'est-ce pas, huh?
01:53Thieves! They have robbed me again!
01:56Harry, there must be a leak somewhere.
01:59Oh, no, no, I don't think so.
02:00Oh, yes, there must be.
02:02No, those designs were never out of my sight.
02:06And the gowns?
02:07You know that I slept in the sewing room from the time we started the cutting until the day of the show.
02:12Could it be one of the girls?
02:14No, I doubt it. They never see the gowns until they put them on.
02:18Well, then how was it done?
02:20Thieves! Dirty rotten thieves!
02:22Now, I'm going to do something about this.
02:24Here.
02:26Harry, you come with me.
02:37No, no, no.
02:38Thank you very much.
02:39Bye.
02:40No.
02:41There, there.
02:42There?
02:43Here it is, here.
02:44Come on, Harry.
02:45There?
02:46Yes, that's the dress.
02:47Look at this.
02:48Oh, you'll never get into that size, honey.
02:51Where did you get that?
02:52How should I know? I don't trace them. I just sell them.
02:55You stole this from me.
02:58Are you back to something?
03:00The cows never steal clothes. They practically give them away.
03:04Show her the design.
03:06Look at that.
03:07Same neckline, same shoulders, and the waistline is mine.
03:10You are thieves! All of you!
03:12Mr. Barnstwich!
03:14Mr. Barnstwich!
03:17Look at that.
03:18All of you.
03:19This is my design.
03:20This is my gown.
03:21And they stole it away from me.
03:23And now they sell my $250 gown for $29.95.
03:28What are you doing?
03:31Mr. Barnstwich!
03:33You can't do that.
03:40Oh, monsieur, je suis donc content de vous voir.
03:43So delightful to see you.
03:44That's nothing.
03:45No.
03:46And you, Mr. North.
03:48You know, husbands seldom accompany their wives here.
03:51Yeah, but their checks do, don't they?
03:53Oh, monsieur, certainement, Mr. North.
03:55Now I should tell you that you are among the first to see my new fall line.
03:59Oh, what?
04:00Georgette! Yvette!
04:02Hurry up, all my clients are waiting for you.
04:04Georgette!
04:05Madame, you will notice that the motif for the fall is black.
04:10Very smart, very chic.
04:14Now this creation is called It Happened One Night in October.
04:22This is a slipper satin strapless sheet gown with an empire waistline.
04:29And the body is slightly treated to a big bow in the back.
04:34And the bow is a speciality of Madame Suzy.
04:44Elegant, n'est-ce pas?
04:47No, I don't care for that one.
04:50I care for that one.
05:00Two hundred and fifty dollars.
05:03You mean for the whole shop?
05:05No, dear, just for the dress.
05:09Please excuse me, I will be back in a few minutes, madame.
05:12I wonder what he really sees in you.
05:14It couldn't be your charming language.
05:17Stop it! Stop it!
05:20Now, what is the matter? Have you lost your mind, you two?
05:22Now give him some clothes, quickly, or I'll have you both thrown out of here.
05:25Annie, Miss, and you.
05:28If you can't keep up with me, I'll have you thrown out of here.
05:32I'll have you thrown out of here.
05:34I'll have you thrown out of here.
05:36And you, if you can't keep the girls in line, I will get someone who can.
05:41This is becoming irksome.
05:43Am I to show the gowns, or am I not?
05:46All right, all right.
05:48Girls, come quickly.
05:49Jennifer, why aren't you in the blue lace?
05:52I was sent up here to talk to you again.
05:54What about?
05:55Now stop giving me the baby stares if you don't know what I'm talking about.
05:59Now look, kid, we're in the same racket together.
06:01Now you're getting a pretty nice cut, and so am I.
06:03And we're getting sick of this nonsense.
06:05Listen, mister, I'm not in any racket but the model racket.
06:08So you're getting your signals crossed.
06:10My cut is just enough to keep body and soul together.
06:14I gotta admit, you're doing all right with the body.
06:17Who writes your material?
06:19The big guy, downtown, the boss, the man I bring the pictures to,
06:22and he doesn't happen to like your attitude.
06:24Pictures?
06:26So that's how they've been copying Madam Susie's gown.
06:29Look, why don't you stop giving me this baby talk?
06:31You knew what was in those envelopes.
06:33No, I didn't.
06:35Until now.
06:36Well, then you know now.
06:38And stop yapping about more dough.
06:39When business gets better, the boss will take care of you.
06:41And if you don't do what we want you to do,
06:43I'll take care of you myself.
06:45Myself, do you get it?
06:54Oh, Mr. Linden, I must ask you again
06:57to not come into this dressing room, please.
07:00You are perfectly right, Madam.
07:02I just wanted to deliver a message, personally.
07:06I can't imagine what's wrong.
07:08Maybe we should come back another day.
07:10Oh, no, you don't.
07:11You got me here, and here I'll stay.
07:13Besides, I like the scenery.
07:15It'll cost you.
07:16It'll cost me anyway.
07:17I might as well enjoy it.
07:20Oh, Madam.
07:21Oh, Madam, Madam, please forgive her.
07:23Oh, it was nothing at all.
07:25Now we see the gown, yes, no?
07:28Now we see the gown, yes.
07:30I'm beginning to wonder if bringing you was a good idea.
07:33Cynthia, please, please.
07:35And wait till you see this.
07:37This gown is for you, just for you.
08:01Homicide?
08:02Quiet, Bacon.
08:04Yeah, the medical examiner just left.
08:06Yes, it's murder, all right.
08:09Uh-huh.
08:10Stabbed in the back with a pair of dressmaker shears.
08:14Uh-huh.
08:15Okay.
08:18Well, looks like I'm going to enjoy this investigation.
08:22The body to be investigated is over there, Lieutenant.
08:25Oh, I see.
08:26And who are you?
08:27Jerry North is the name.
08:29And I'm his wife.
08:30My husband and I were here buying a dress.
08:32Yeah, but it looks like you bought a murder instead, huh?
08:35You lock all the doors like I told you?
08:37Yes, immediately.
08:39Right after...
08:40That means, then, that the murderer is still in the joint.
08:44May I use your phone, please?
08:46Of course.
08:47Look, who said you could use the phone?
08:49I just want to call my office.
08:51Oh, I'm sorry.
08:52I'm sorry.
08:53Look, who said you could use the phone?
08:55I just want to call my office.
08:56I'll do all the calling around here, mister.
08:59And nobody goes in or out unless I say so, huh?
09:02Give me the keys.
09:03Okay.
09:04Don't take a finger with it.
09:06Excuse me.
09:07Excuse me.
09:08Madam.
09:14You.
09:15You stay with the victim.
09:17Oh, no.
09:18No, no.
09:19Please don't ask me.
09:20I can't look at death.
09:22It happens every day.
09:24You just have to get used to it, that's all.
09:27Well, go ahead.
09:29The rest of you, come with me.
09:53Well, I'm beginning to like this more and more.
10:04And who might you be, sir?
10:06Oh, I just happened to stop by.
10:08Oh, you just happened to stop by, huh?
10:10You know this character?
10:11Yes.
10:12He is, that is, he is a good friend of the girl.
10:15He was.
10:16I don't like the implication of that remark, Madam Susie.
10:20Now, look, mister.
10:21I don't care what you like or you don't like.
10:23Somebody stuck these shears in a girl's back.
10:25And for all I know, you might have done it.
10:27How dare you accuse me?
10:29Look, mister.
10:30Just answer the questions, okay?
10:33Okay.
10:36My name is Arthur Linden of Linden and Conway Brokers.
10:40I was taking a friendly interest in Miss Martin.
10:43He was hanging around here all the time, Lieutenant.
10:45When they weren't fighting, they were making up.
10:47They had a big fight yesterday.
10:49He threatened her.
10:50Oh, he did, did he?
10:53Anyone else hear him?
10:55I did.
10:56Mr. Linden wasn't anywhere near Cynthia.
11:03Well, hello.
11:05Hello.
11:06I'm Ronnie Clausen, Cynthia's roommate.
11:09I helped her get this job here and we shared everything together.
11:13Clothes and money.
11:15And Mr. Linden.
11:17And Mr. Linden.
11:18Why, you...
11:19Well, break it up, girls.
11:20Don't talk to me like that.
11:21I've had just about enough.
11:23Why, there's no sympathy, no feeling in any of you.
11:27Cynthia was close to me, a friend.
11:30Part of my everyday life.
11:33Now she's gone.
11:35But what does that mean to you?
11:37Or you?
11:40Look, I understand how you feel.
11:42I want to be your friend.
11:45But what will I do when I go home?
11:50I'll see her clothes.
11:52And hear her voice.
11:54And feel her as she passes through the rooms.
11:57Oh, no, I can't stand it.
11:59You come and stay with us tonight.
12:01You must be alone.
12:02Oh, Pammy.
12:03It'll be the first use we've had of the guest room.
12:06Now, I won't take no for an answer.
12:07And Jerry and I will go and get you a thing
12:09so you won't even have to go to your apartment.
12:12All right.
12:14I'll get you the key to the apartment.
12:21Lieutenant.
12:22There was someone here.
12:24Someone who isn't here now.
12:26I thought I told you to lock all the doors.
12:29He was here before Cynthia was killed.
12:31I told him to get out.
12:33How do you know he did?
12:34How do you know he didn't hang around and knock her off?
12:37How do you know you didn't let the killer get away?
12:39Oh!
12:40Well, I've got a good mind to lock up every one of you.
12:43As accessories to the fact.
12:46That's what I love about buying a dress at Susie's.
12:49You meet such interesting people.
12:51Shut up!
12:53Yes, sir.
12:57Now, what have you got to say for yourself, huh?
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15:12Hey, stop!
15:19Hey, what's going on here?
15:21Well, nothing at all, officer, nothing.
15:23I...
15:24Wait a minute, there is something wrong.
15:25Yeah, that's what I thought.
15:27Why, uh, I thought I heard a couple of shots.
15:29So did I.
15:31Who do you suppose they came from?
15:32Well, as long as we're supposing,
15:35Come on, let's get out of here.
15:36Now, look, Officer, I don't think you understand, do you?
15:39Well, that's that.
15:41Whoever it was, the cops got him.
15:43Now, let's get out of here.
15:45Not until I've packed a few things first.
15:47Better pack a bulletproof vest, too.
15:49I don't see why you get so upset over a little shooting.
15:51Nobody was hurt.
15:52I don't like it.
15:53I don't like anything about it.
15:54Don't poo.
15:55Isn't this cute?
15:56Oh, Pam, you're the only woman in the world
15:58who can get shot at one minute and the next try on hats.
16:01Now, come on, before I carry you out bodily.
16:03Wait a minute.
16:04What's this?
16:05Oh, isn't it cute?
16:07That's the smallest camera I've ever seen.
16:10Jerry, that's how they did it.
16:11Did what?
16:12Stole the designs.
16:13What designs?
16:15Susie told me that someone was stealing her exclusive styles,
16:17and she didn't know how it was being done.
16:19You mean Cynthia was mixed up with a gang of fashion thieves?
16:22I'm sure of it.
16:23Find the person to whom she gave the negatives,
16:25and you find the killer.
16:26OK, but we'll take this camera to McGuire first.
16:31Getting me down here in the middle of the night,
16:33asking me a lot of foolish questions.
16:37You ever see this before?
16:39I don't even know what it is.
16:41It's a camera.
16:42It was found in the dead girl's things.
16:45A camera.
16:48Can I?
16:49That's how they did it.
16:51That's how they robbed me.
16:53Then I give you a good motive for murder.
16:56Oh, don't be foolish.
16:57You do not think I murder.
17:00Oh, but I have a bad temper, and I've been a thief.
17:03Now, take it easy, will you, lady?
17:05First I am robbed, then you insult me.
17:08Put you.
17:11Yeah?
17:12I'm out of here with a suspect.
17:14OK, bring him in.
17:15We picked up a guy I'd like you to identify.
17:20Well?
17:21Well, that's the man that was in the dressing room before the killing.
17:24OK, Foster.
17:26Now, mister, we'll get your story.
17:29It ain't no story.
17:30Sit down.
17:33How well did you know the murdered girl?
17:35All I know is she was working for us.
17:37Who's us?
17:38I don't know.
17:40She got the films, I got the negatives, had them developed,
17:42turned him over to a guy, and he paid me off.
17:45What guy?
17:46Where'd you meet him?
17:47I don't know.
17:48I never knew his name.
17:49Met me in a different place every time.
17:50That's all I know.
17:51I swear it.
17:52Why, you dirty, rotten thief.
17:54I'll kill you.
17:55Oh, wait a minute, lady.
17:56Sit down.
17:57Sit down.
17:59So you don't know the girl, and you don't know the man who ran the racket, huh?
18:02Sure.
18:03I know this much about the girl.
18:05She was trying to shake us down for more dough.
18:07Well, my contact told me to put a scare into her.
18:09That's how I happened to be in the dressing room.
18:11But he never said anything about murder.
18:13Well, after I heard that she'd been bumped off,
18:16I knew the cops were going to close in on her,
18:18so I went up to her apartment to see if I could find anything
18:20that would tie her in with me.
18:22That's all I know about the girl.
18:24Are you satisfied?
18:26All right.
18:27Foster, come here.
18:29Mister, I'm going to lock you up.
18:31Give you a chance to think.
18:32You're a slow thinker.
18:33You may be in there for years.
18:35Go ahead.
18:36Now, wait a minute.
18:37I had nothing to do with this.
18:41This could go on forever.
18:42I have business to attend to.
18:44So have I.
18:46Say, you were pretty handy with this letter opener a minute ago.
18:49You certainly ought to be able to handle a pair of shears.
18:52Why, you're not insinuating that I...
18:53Why not?
18:54Why, don't be sorry for this.
18:56I'll go to the commissioner.
18:57I'll go to the mayor.
18:59You won't go anyplace.
19:02You know, Ronnie, it's awfully sweet of you
19:04to help me alter this old thing.
19:06Oh, I love doing it.
19:07It's the least I can do for your kindness to me.
19:10I couldn't have stood being in that apartment alone.
19:14Oh, did I tell you that we found a little camera
19:16among Cynthia's things?
19:17Camera?
19:19Oh, I didn't know she had any hobbies.
19:22Oh, she did.
19:23A very profitable one.
19:25Cynthia was working with a gang of fashion thieves.
19:28It's quite a racket.
19:29There are millions in it.
19:30I can't believe it.
19:32She seemed like such a sweet, innocent girl.
19:35What did you two fight about?
19:37Oh, that.
19:38It was nothing.
19:39I've been going out with Arthur Linden for a long time,
19:41and she had ideas she could cut me out.
19:43You know how girls are.
19:47Oh, I must get some thread for this hem.
19:55I've got it.
19:56It's what you need.
20:19Here it is.
20:22Oh, but it doesn't match.
20:24Yes, it's been quite a day.
20:27Will Mr. North be out late?
20:30Yes, he's at a publisher's dinner.
20:32I never know what time he'll come in
20:33when he's out with the boys.
20:35Well, good night.
20:36You know where your room is.
20:37Sleep tight.
20:38You too, Mrs. North.
20:39Well, call me Pam.
20:40Thank you, Pam.
20:41Good night.
20:54Good night.
20:55Good night.
21:24Good night.
21:25Good night.
21:26Good night.
21:27Good night.
21:28Good night.
21:29Good night.
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21:48Good night.
21:49Good night.
21:50Good night.
21:51Good night.
21:52Good night.
21:53Could you open and smile for me, please?
21:57Can I help?
22:02Open this door.
22:05Ronnie, you were the one in the fashion racket, not Cynthia.
22:08And you killed her.
22:10I said open that door, Mrs. North.
22:12I found the camera in your hat box.
22:15You know that now, don't you?
22:16And that's why you're trying to get out of here.
22:20You're a very good actress, Ronnie.
22:22If you don't open that door, there's only one thing left for me to do.
22:27Ronnie, put those dentists down.
22:29Ronnie.
22:30Ronnie, this is crazy.
22:32Ronnie, no.
22:33Ronnie.
22:37You're crazy.
22:38I'll kill you.
22:39I'll kill you.
22:43Get away.
22:45He's crazy.
22:47Get away.
22:49He's crazy.
23:02All right, I'm through.
23:07But I'm glad.
23:10It sounds funny, doesn't it?
23:12But it's not.
23:15It's like standing under a shower after a hot, dirty day.
23:21I got tangled into the racket of photographing Madam Susie's originals.
23:26I liked originals too.
23:29In dollar bills.
23:32I only used Cynthia to deliver the film to the buyer.
23:36But then I thought she started to get wise.
23:39And I was afraid of her taking the deal away from me.
23:45You know the rest.
24:11Jerry.
24:12Yes, dear?
24:14Well, look at me.
24:16Yes, dear.
24:18Well, do you like it?
24:20Since the first day I saw you.
24:23But there's something different.
24:25The hair.
24:27No.
24:28No?
24:30New shoes.
24:31No.
24:33The dress.
24:35Yes.
24:38It isn't paid for.
24:40How much was it?
24:43$29.95.
24:46Sold!
25:06Mr. and Mrs. North is directed by Ralph Francis Murphy.
25:10A John W. Lofton production.
25:13Produced by Federal Telefilm.
25:16Starring Barbara Britton and Richard Denning.
25:18Featuring Francis DeSales.
25:33This has been a film presentation.