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(SCREAMS)
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(GUN FIRING)
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Now,
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in closing this trial,
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I want you to remember the dead.
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The gift of life
is our most precious possession.
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And the greatest crime in our society
is ruthlessly to destroy that gift.
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Gloria Benson was young,
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beautiful, hopeful.
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I fervently wish we could call her back.
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But it's too late.
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Far, far too late.
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She's gone.
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Her lovely spirit has left this earth.
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But her murderer remains.
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This man, Edward Clary,
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who destroyed her with six shots
from a.45 revolver.
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Have you any idea of the fearful
destructiveness of a.45 at close range?
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One shot would have been sufficient.
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But six. Six.
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Now a terrible doom
has settled over this monster.
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And we who are here
in the name of justice
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must listen to the command
of the great Jehovah.
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"Whosoever sheddeth man's blood,
by man shall his blood be shed."
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(CROWD MURMURING)
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JUDGE: Order in the court!
Order in the court!
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- Have you reached a verdict?
- We have, Your Honor.
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The defendant will rise.
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"We find the defendant guilty of murder
in the first degree."
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Sorry, Tony,
but you know I never give exclusives.
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Just say the accused was ably defended
but you can't beat the evidence. That's all.
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They can't beat it when you present it.
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Well, that's very pretty, Tony,
but it won't get you that exclusive.
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Besides, the real credit belongs
to my assistant, Miss Miles.
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She really prepared the case.
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How about a story from you, Miss Miles?
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Well, you can quote me as saying,
"All I did was hold his coat."
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It is true, isn't it, Mr. Scott,
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that you have
the highest percentage of convictions
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- of any DA in the city's history?
- I haven't been keeping score.
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Tell us, Mr. Scott, how does it feel
to send a man to the chair?
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I don't send people to the chair,
they send themselves.
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Just one more thing, Mr. Scott,
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is it true that you intend
to run for governor?
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Now whatever gave you an idea like that?
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If you want facts,
consult my chief investigator.
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He specializes in them.
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We're hungry.
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Thank you, Andr.
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That was dirty. Ray's hungry as a bear.
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No, he isn't. He just wants to be with you.
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Unfortunately for him, so do I.
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You say the nicest things,
but never in writing.
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- Oh, that's my legal training.
- Bachelor training, you mean.
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- Dry martini, Mr. Scott, very dry?
- Yes, two of them. Double.
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- This is a big day.
- No, one double and one single.
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This is your big day, not mine.
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It was a good case,
but only you could have won it.
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It's all in selecting the jury.
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Twelve music lovers. My kind of music.
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Vic, do you really intend
to run for governor?
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What do you think
I've been doing all these years?
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I became a candidate
when I opened my first law book.
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Well, you don't have
to look so solemn about it.
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It's a solemn moment.
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I wish I were going along.
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You've wasted enough time on me.
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It's about time you began thinking
about getting married.
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Yes, Mr. Cupid.
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Well, I beat off the newshounds.
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- Now, can we eat?
- You're just in time for a toast.
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- To what?
- To our next governor.
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Paper! Clary to die in chair tonight!
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Paper! Clary to die in chair tonight!
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Nice piece, Mr. Scott.
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Ought to raise a lot of funds for the club.
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And a lot of votes for you.
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You know, it's a wonder those kids didn't
start running when they saw me coming.
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I put most of their old men in jail.
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But get this straight,
I didn't sponsor this club for votes.
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I was born right there in the next block.
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- And that's pretty hard to forget.
- Sure, I understand.
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But my paper's thinking of supporting you
and we need to humanize you all we can.
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You know how it is, Mr. Scott.
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Well, I've been too busy to be human,
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and I'm not gonna start kissing babies
or anybody else.
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BOY: Clary to die in chair tonight!
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What's wrong with a little kissing?
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A lot of people prefer it to killing.
Don't you, Mr. Scott?
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Sometimes they go hand in hand,
to the DA's Office.
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There must be a few kind words
we can print about you, Mr. Scott.
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For instance,
I understand that you practically
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brought up Ellen Miles
after her father died.
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Even sent her through law school
and gave her a job in your office.
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Now look, her father, Judge Miles,
gave me my start,
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and I gave his daughter hers.
They don't make you governor for that.
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If I run, I run on my public record
and I'm proud of it.
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Excuse me.
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Scott speaking.
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This is Borden. I'm at General Hospital.
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The Clary case has come apart
at the seams.
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What?
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Lmpossible.
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Well, I'll be right there, Ray.
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General Hospital. And use the siren.
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(SIREN BLARING)
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All right, give it to me fast.
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A guy by the name of Chavez,
has a record in four states.
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Robbery detail caught up with him
in an alley.
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He didn't stop shooting
till they put three bullets into him.
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Did you hear
this so-called confession yourself?
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Yes, it checked all the way.
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It proves that Clary
couldn't possibly have done it.
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Well, a man with three bullets in him
could be delirious, couldn't he?
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Sure. But Chavez sounded
mighty clearheaded to me.
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You can talk to the doctor.
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- What shape is he in, Doctor?
- No good.
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Here's his confession.
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He couldn't have possibly have known
those details unless he'd been there.
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Do I have to take this
as a deathbed testament, Doctor?
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Yes, he can't live until morning,
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and he knew it
when he made that statement.
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Listen carefully, emergency.
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Put me through to the death house
at the state prison. Fast.
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Long distance.
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Calling police emergency.
I want state prison.
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I'm not guilty, I want you to know that.
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- I swear it.
- Yes, yes. I know, I know.
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You don't believe me, do you?
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I didn't kill her.
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I loved her.
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State prison.
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WOMAN. Emergency. District Attorney
Scott wants the death house. Hurry.
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MAN: It's through right away.
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Just a moment, Mr. Scott,
I have the prison.
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(PHONE RINGING)
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Hello.
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District Attorney Scott speaking.
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You must stop the Clary execution.
Stop it, you understand?
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(HEAVY DRONING)
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(STA TIC CRACKLING)
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MAN. Mr. Scott. Mr. Scott.
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Hello? Mr. Scott.
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Hello? Hello?
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Hello?
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Innocent man sent to death.
Ed Clary dies in chair!
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Read all about it!
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Paper! Get your papers!
Read all about it! Paper!
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MAN: What do you read?
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Innocent man sent to death.
Ed Clary dies in chair!
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Read all about it!
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Here you are, Benson killer caught!
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- Hinkel, what's happening?
- Everything.
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You look like you've been crying.
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Of course not. I always get hay fever
when my boss resigns.
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- Resigns? He can't...
- Then you tell him.
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He's been in there all night.
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Don't knock or you won't get in.
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Hinkel told me you were resigning.
I don't believe her.
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You've looked at the morning papers,
haven't you?
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You've been listening to the radio.
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You should have called me last night.
I should have been with you.
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Nobody was with Ed Clary
when they turned that juice on him.
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Vic, nobody's blaming you.
Everybody knows you tried to stop it.
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Ed Clary doesn't know it.
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Oh, Vic.
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Don't talk like that, don't think like that.
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Anything you did, we all did.
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Ray collected the evidence.
I put it together.
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Yes, but I killed Ed Clary.
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You said yourself nobody else could've
gotten a conviction on that evidence.
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No one except me.
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Scott, Victor Scott,
the Napoleon of the courtroom.
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You only did your duty.
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You thought he was guilty,
you know you did.
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I thought they all were guilty.
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Were they?
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Try and answer that.
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Were they?
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Vic.
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Don't quit.
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Don't drink any more of this.
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(SIGHS)
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We'll just have to be more careful
next time, all of us.
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Careful? I can't be careful.
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When I walk into a courtroom,
I've gotta win. I've always had to win.
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What do you think got me out of that
slimy little block where I was born?
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Sure, your father helped, but
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I'd have gotten out anyway, even if
I had to crawl on my hands and knees.
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I was a fighter when I was a kid.
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And I never stopped fighting.
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I never will. I wouldn't know how!
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You want to know why I'm resigning?
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Because I know I'd fight just as hard
for the next conviction
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as I fought for Ed Clary's.
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And on no better evidence.
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There has to be a DA.
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Somebody has to live
with that responsibility.
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Well, then, let somebody.
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As for me,
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I'd rather see 100 guilty men go free
than convict another innocent man.
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I thought you said you were a fighter.
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I am.
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But I'm not a killer.
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You're looking at Victor Scott,
private citizen from here on out.
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I'm gonna set myself up
a nice little civil practice.
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Get rich shuffling big corporation
contracts from one drawer to another.
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I'm gonna have money in my hands,
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not people's lives.
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Oh, Vic, you don't know anything
about civil law.
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I know all about all kinds of law.
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Please, Vic, you need some sleep.
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What I need is another bottle of Scotch.
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Well, good evening, Judge.
How's the roast beef tonight?
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Hello, Scott.
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I'm sorry, Mr. Scott,
but this table is reserved tonight.
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I bought and paid for this table long ago.
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WAITER: You know how it is, Mr. Scott.
Some out-of-town people.
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Thank you, sir.
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Scotch, double.
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Hello, John. Hiya, Mamie.
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How are you, Victor?
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Here you are, sir.
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Told you to make it a double.
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I did, Mr. Scott.
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Haven't seen you around, John.
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You know me. I don't see any more
of lawyers than I can help it.
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Afraid you won't be able to duck
that patent suit.
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I understand the inventor refused
the settlement.
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Oh, I'm not afraid of a suit.
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- Well, you needn't be if I handle it.
- You? You're not serious, Vic.
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Of course I'm serious.
I'm setting up a civil practice.
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I heard that, but I couldn't believe it.
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- You're a criminal lawyer.
- You want to win that suit, don't you?
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That's why I'm going to retain
Johnson & Reinhardt.
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I just can't take a chance, Vic.
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- John, we must hurry.
- Yes.
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- MAMIE: Good night, Victor.
- Good night.
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How's it going, Mr. Scott?
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Between ourselves or for publication?
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I don't think publication need worry you
at the moment.
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Civil practice is no breeze, huh?
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These stuffed shirts act
like I never read a law book,
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all I ever did was spellbind juries.
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Maybe it's just that a little bit of the magic
has rubbed off the name of Scott.
246
00:17:32,501 -- 00:17:35,299
You mean maybe a little dirt
has been rubbed on.
247
00:17:36,105 -- 00:17:38,005
They'll come running to me yet.
248
00:17:38,474 -- 00:17:40,271
I'll keep the presses oiled and waiting.
249
00:17:40,342 -- 00:17:43,869
And not for my obituary, either.
You tell that to your editor.
250
00:17:43,979 -- 00:17:45,571
Good night, Mr. Scott.
251
00:17:49,118 -- 00:17:51,678
Now see if you know what double means.
252
00:17:56,792 -- 00:17:59,090
- What time did he come in?
- Just before sun-up.
253
00:17:59,161 -- 00:18:00,992
That's regular with him now.
254
00:18:08,670 -- 00:18:11,662
- Can you bring some hot coffee, please?
- Sure, ma'am.
255
00:18:20,849 -- 00:18:21,838
Vic?
256
00:18:22,317 -- 00:18:24,877
(SLURRING) We don't want you,
Victor Scott.
257
00:18:25,988 -- 00:18:28,957
We're gonna retain Sloan & Pierce.
258
00:18:30,159 -- 00:18:32,957
- We're gonna retain...
- Please, Vic.
259
00:18:36,632 -- 00:18:38,600
Goodbye, Mr. Scott.
260
00:18:39,201 -- 00:18:41,328
You stink, Mr. Scott.
261
00:18:44,339 -- 00:18:46,967
- Hello.
- Hello, Vic.
262
00:18:48,177 -- 00:18:51,112
You shouldn't have come. Big mistake.
263
00:18:51,180 -- 00:18:53,171
There's some hot coffee coming.
264
00:18:53,248 -- 00:18:56,479
And then you're gonna have to
get out of these wet clothes.
265
00:18:56,552 -- 00:18:58,679
Women are so practical.
266
00:18:59,154 -- 00:19:01,384
I always said women are practical.
267
00:19:02,324 -- 00:19:06,317
Now, Ellen, you be practical.
Get out of here.
268
00:19:08,230 -- 00:19:09,925
Do you really want me to?
269
00:19:10,032 -- 00:19:12,592
When your old man died,
270
00:19:12,668 -- 00:19:14,795
I said I'd be a father to you.
271
00:19:14,870 -- 00:19:17,600
"Don't worry," I said, "I'll take care of her."
272
00:19:18,507 -- 00:19:20,873
Now here you are, taking care of me.
273
00:19:21,210 -- 00:19:23,838
Maybe you shouldn't have tried
to be a father.
274
00:19:24,112 -- 00:19:25,943
Maybe that wasn't the way.
275
00:19:27,449 -- 00:19:29,349
It was the only way.
276
00:19:30,586 -- 00:19:34,352
Now, you go ahead and marry Ray Borden.
Father's orders.
277
00:19:34,423 -- 00:19:36,550
Yes, yes, there's plenty of time for that.
278
00:19:36,625 -- 00:19:40,493
No, maybe not plenty of time.
Now you go do it. Father's orders.
279
00:19:40,562 -- 00:19:41,961
Now, go on. Do it.
280
00:19:42,564 -- 00:19:46,159
I don't want coffee.
I don't want practical women.
281
00:19:46,835 -- 00:19:48,894
I just want to drink.
282
00:19:50,272 -- 00:19:51,671
Father's orders.
283
00:20:12,628 -- 00:20:13,754
Excuse me.
284
00:20:14,930 -- 00:20:18,696
- Here, that's mine.
- Just want to look at it, chum.
285
00:20:19,835 -- 00:20:21,894
Hey, did you see this
about Ed Clary's mother?
286
00:20:21,970 -- 00:20:24,700
- Ed Clary?
- Yeah, the guy they fried by mistake.
287
00:20:25,374 -- 00:20:28,434
She died of a busted heart. No wonder.
288
00:20:28,810 -- 00:20:32,746
Says here, "The former district attorney
couldn't be found for comment."
289
00:20:33,248 -- 00:20:34,237
That guy.
290
00:20:35,217 -- 00:20:37,913
Yeah, he probably can't talk for laughing.
291
00:20:44,459 -- 00:20:46,188
Rise and shine.
292
00:20:46,461 -- 00:20:49,692
Rise and shine.
Greet the beautiful morning.
293
00:20:50,666 -- 00:20:52,861
A clean mind and a clean body.
294
00:21:01,443 -- 00:21:03,809
MAN: Do you solemnly swear the
testimony you should give in this case
295
00:21:03,879 -- 00:21:06,939
should be the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, so help you God?
296
00:21:07,015 -- 00:21:08,004
I do.
297
00:21:09,217 -- 00:21:11,549
You were present when the alleged crime
was committed?
298
00:21:11,620 -- 00:21:13,212
I sure was, Your Honor.
299
00:21:13,322 -- 00:21:15,916
I saw him hit that man over the head
with a lead pipe.
300
00:21:15,991 -- 00:21:17,458
JUDGE: Under what circumstances?
301
00:21:17,526 -- 00:21:19,517
It was a big fight, Your Honor,
and everyone was in it.
302
00:21:19,594 -- 00:21:20,686
Thank you.
303
00:21:21,396 -- 00:21:23,762
You've heard the witness, Joseph Carter.
304
00:21:23,865 -- 00:21:27,699
You are not required to give evidence,
but you may do so if you desire.
305
00:21:27,769 -- 00:21:30,363
I'm innocent, Your Honor,
and I got something to say.
306
00:21:30,439 -- 00:21:31,531
Proceed.
307
00:21:31,606 -- 00:21:34,439
That guy was a pug,
a professional prizefighter.
308
00:21:34,776 -- 00:21:37,506
What was I supposed to do
when a guy like that swings on me?
309
00:21:37,579 -- 00:21:38,841
You say he attacked you?
310
00:21:38,914 -- 00:21:41,576
I say them jabs and right crosses,
real professional stuff,
311
00:21:41,650 -- 00:21:44,016
was coming at me so fast
I just couldn't see.
312
00:21:44,086 -- 00:21:46,020
But you struck the fatal blow.
313
00:21:47,289 -- 00:21:48,517
I'm innocent.
314
00:21:49,224 -- 00:21:50,748
I plead not guilty.
315
00:21:51,226 -- 00:21:54,059
It appearing to the court
that the crime of manslaughter,
316
00:21:54,129 -- 00:21:55,960
a felony, has been committed,
317
00:21:56,898 -- 00:22:00,459
and that there is reasonable cause
to believe that the defendant
318
00:22:00,535 -- 00:22:01,968
committed said crime,
319
00:22:02,037 -- 00:22:06,565
it is now ordered that the defendant
be bound over to Superior Court for trial.
320
00:22:10,779 -- 00:22:12,246
Victor Scott.
321
00:22:20,288 -- 00:22:24,088
Victor Scott, you are charged
with drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
322
00:22:24,626 -- 00:22:27,322
- How do you plead?
- Guilty, Your Honor.
323
00:22:29,531 -- 00:22:32,762
Mr. Scott, I'm not going to pretend
that I don't know you.
324
00:22:33,468 -- 00:22:35,732
Nor am I going to pretend
that I am unmoved
325
00:22:35,804 -- 00:22:37,738
by the sight of a man of your caliber
326
00:22:37,806 -- 00:22:40,366
appearing before me
under such circumstances.
327
00:22:40,675 -- 00:22:42,540
$50 or 10 days.
328
00:22:44,112 -- 00:22:47,240
Believe it or not, Your Honor,
I can still pay the fine.
329
00:23:05,467 -- 00:23:07,867
You and your testimony.
You didn't see a thing.
330
00:23:07,936 -- 00:23:10,131
- I did...
- All right, break it up. Break it up!
331
00:23:10,205 -- 00:23:13,174
Listen, Adam, all I done was tell the truth.
332
00:23:13,241 -- 00:23:14,833
Okay, shove off.
333
00:23:15,410 -- 00:23:17,469
You, get over there and behave yourself.
334
00:23:17,546 -- 00:23:20,106
You ought to know this rough stuff
won't help your case.
335
00:23:20,682 -- 00:23:22,309
I ain't got no case.
336
00:23:23,051 -- 00:23:24,951
Never say that out loud.
337
00:23:25,654 -- 00:23:29,090
Tell me, is it true that the deceased
was a prizefighter still active in the ring?
338
00:23:29,157 -- 00:23:31,648
Well, he fought the semi-windup
at Clancy's last week.
339
00:23:31,726 -- 00:23:33,887
Well, then, get yourself a lawyer.
You could win the case.
340
00:23:33,962 -- 00:23:36,021
What'll I pay him with? Chips?
341
00:23:36,098 -- 00:23:37,292
No, I mean it.
342
00:23:37,365 -- 00:23:40,129
You know, in this state,
a professional prizefighter's fists
343
00:23:40,202 -- 00:23:41,931
are considered deadly weapons.
344
00:23:42,003 -- 00:23:44,301
So is the lead pipe I smacked him with.
345
00:23:44,372 -- 00:23:45,999
But it was self-defense.
346
00:23:46,108 -- 00:23:48,008
You trying to sound like a lawyer?
347
00:23:48,076 -- 00:23:49,373
He is a lawyer.
348
00:23:49,878 -- 00:23:50,867
Him?
349
00:23:51,580 -- 00:23:55,482
I'm through with mouthpieces.
They take the fee and I take the rap.
350
00:23:55,784 -- 00:23:57,684
Well, go on, take the rap.
351
00:23:59,087 -- 00:24:01,954
I forgot that free advice was never
worth the money.
352
00:24:02,657 -- 00:24:04,557
Not even to fellows like him.
353
00:24:04,726 -- 00:24:07,217
Hey, you really think
you could get him off?
354
00:24:07,295 -- 00:24:09,422
- Lead-pipe cinch.
- Yeah?
355
00:24:10,065 -- 00:24:11,191
(CHUCKLING)
356
00:24:14,803 -- 00:24:17,397
Don't get up, Ray.
I won't interrupt but a minute.
357
00:24:17,472 -- 00:24:18,939
I just had a thought on that Olsen case.
358
00:24:19,007 -- 00:24:22,067
Could you gather up everything
you have on it and see me in the morning?
359
00:24:22,144 -- 00:24:23,941
Well, of course,
but it's still quite incomplete.
360
00:24:24,012 -- 00:24:26,742
That's all right.
I may have an idea for a shortcut.
361
00:24:26,815 -- 00:24:28,544
Might save Ray's boy some trouble, too.
362
00:24:28,617 -- 00:24:31,450
- That's the spirit I like to see, chief.
- All right.
363
00:24:33,188 -- 00:24:35,383
How do you like our new boss by now?
364
00:24:35,490 -- 00:24:38,516
Oh, he's very considerate
and a hard worker.
365
00:24:39,127 -- 00:24:41,322
But no Victor Scott, is that it?
366
00:24:41,396 -- 00:24:43,830
Still accusing me of hero-worship, eh?
367
00:24:43,899 -- 00:24:47,426
I admit I'm surprised that you didn't follow
Scott instead of sticking with the new DA.
368
00:24:47,502 -- 00:24:49,970
Victor wouldn't have me. It's that simple.
369
00:24:51,373 -- 00:24:54,342
Oh, Andr, can I have
a little more coffee, please?
370
00:24:54,743 -- 00:24:56,802
Well, maybe it's just as well.
371
00:24:56,878 -- 00:24:58,402
You don't sound very sympathetic.
372
00:24:58,480 -- 00:25:02,473
Oh, I am. It's just that when you and I
are together I always feel like
373
00:25:02,717 -- 00:25:05,015
Victor Scott's the ghost at the feast.
374
00:25:05,320 -- 00:25:09,120
I'd just like to lay him away long enough
to persuade you to marry me.
375
00:25:09,191 -- 00:25:11,921
That's funny.
Victor told me the same thing.
376
00:25:12,227 -- 00:25:14,195
- What?
- To marry you.
377
00:25:15,530 -- 00:25:16,929
Brilliant man.
378
00:25:18,333 -- 00:25:19,561
How about it?
379
00:25:21,069 -- 00:25:22,866
Don't rush me, Ray, please.
380
00:25:23,271 -- 00:25:25,705
- I have to go.
- What's the hurry?
381
00:25:25,774 -- 00:25:28,299
I have to see my lawyer.
Want to come along?
382
00:25:28,643 -- 00:25:29,632
Scott?
383
00:25:29,878 -- 00:25:30,867
Mmm-hmm.
384
00:25:31,346 -- 00:25:33,644
It's sort of an important occasion.
385
00:25:34,182 -- 00:25:35,843
Maybe very important.
386
00:25:36,885 -- 00:25:39,979
Okay, but I can see the old ghost
rising up again,
387
00:25:40,055 -- 00:25:42,114
bigger and clammier than ever.
388
00:25:44,192 -- 00:25:48,185
Now, Mr. Taylor, you testify that
you saw the defendant strike the deceased
389
00:25:48,263 -- 00:25:50,254
over the head with a lead pipe.
390
00:25:50,665 -- 00:25:52,462
TAYLOR: I don't know all about that.
391
00:25:52,534 -- 00:25:55,503
But I saw that guy there hit the guy
that was killed.
392
00:25:56,271 -- 00:25:59,365
There was a general free-for-all fight,
wasn't there, Mr. Taylor?
393
00:25:59,441 -- 00:26:01,068
Sure, everybody was swinging.
394
00:26:01,142 -- 00:26:04,339
- Did you take any part in it yourself?
- Yeah, I was in it.
395
00:26:04,412 -- 00:26:07,108
Did you exchange any blows
with this gentleman?
396
00:26:07,449 -- 00:26:09,246
(STAMMERING) I don't remember.
397
00:26:09,651 -- 00:26:12,347
Now, isn't it a fact, Mr. Taylor,
that you were knocked unconscious
398
00:26:12,420 -- 00:26:15,446
by this man
before the fatal blow was struck
399
00:26:15,523 -- 00:26:17,423
and that you couldn't possibly
have seen the blow
400
00:26:17,492 -- 00:26:19,426
that caused the death of the victim?
401
00:26:19,494 -- 00:26:22,361
That little guy? Knock me out?
402
00:26:22,564 -- 00:26:23,656
(SCOFFS)
403
00:26:24,933 -- 00:26:25,922
Little?
404
00:26:27,636 -- 00:26:29,126
He's as big as I am.
405
00:26:29,471 -- 00:26:30,460
You?
406
00:26:31,506 -- 00:26:33,531
An old man like you
couldn't knock me out.
407
00:26:33,608 -- 00:26:35,075
I got an iron jaw.
408
00:26:35,777 -- 00:26:38,143
Not even if you weren't expecting
the blow?
409
00:26:38,213 -- 00:26:41,876
Not even if I held up my chin like this
and let him hit it.
410
00:26:42,317 -- 00:26:44,842
That's all, Mr. Taylor.
Thank you very much.
411
00:26:51,626 -- 00:26:52,854
(CROWD EX CLAIMS)
412
00:26:53,295 -- 00:26:54,626
(CROWD CHATTERING)
413
00:26:56,064 -- 00:26:57,292
(GAVEL POUNDING)
414
00:27:03,405 -- 00:27:07,000
Your Honor, I move to dismiss the case
in the interest of justice.
415
00:27:07,542 -- 00:27:08,839
Motion granted.
416
00:27:26,494 -- 00:27:29,054
Ellen. What are you doing here?
417
00:27:29,264 -- 00:27:32,256
We came to lend you moral support
and you didn't even notice us.
418
00:27:32,334 -- 00:27:35,201
Well, you know me in the courtroom,
I never see anybody but the jury.
419
00:27:35,270 -- 00:27:38,433
- How are you, Ray?
- Fine. That was a great performance, chief.
420
00:27:38,506 -- 00:27:40,030
Knock-out, wasn't it?
421
00:27:40,809 -- 00:27:42,242
And what a fee.
422
00:27:43,078 -- 00:27:44,511
Fistful of nickels.
423
00:27:45,547 -- 00:27:48,744
I don't know what made me think
I wanted to fool around with civil law.
424
00:27:48,817 -- 00:27:51,445
- You sound like your old self, Vic.
- Oh, better.
425
00:27:51,519 -- 00:27:54,454
A DA is just a big wheel
in a lot of machinery.
426
00:27:54,756 -- 00:27:57,281
This way, you're on your own,
and that's the way I like it.
427
00:27:57,359 -- 00:28:00,624
Vic, this sounds like a good time
for a double celebration.
428
00:28:01,363 -- 00:28:03,627
Ray and I have something to tell you.
429
00:28:04,232 -- 00:28:05,961
We're going to be married.
430
00:28:09,070 -- 00:28:11,903
Then don't forget, I give the bride away.
431
00:28:12,841 -- 00:28:15,537
I knew you wouldn't have it
any other way, Vic.
432
00:28:16,511 -- 00:28:19,241
Well, I think this calls for a drink.
433
00:28:19,848 -- 00:28:22,316
- Especially for me.
- No, thanks.
434
00:28:23,418 -- 00:28:26,546
One thing you two don't need right now
is legal advice.
435
00:28:27,389 -- 00:28:31,223
Besides, I have to look for an office.
No room for clients in this one.
436
00:28:31,292 -- 00:28:34,227
- But we will see you soon, won't we, Vic?
- Yes, of course.
437
00:28:34,295 -- 00:28:36,855
Now you two run along
and have a good time.
438
00:28:37,532 -- 00:28:38,829
So long, chief.
439
00:28:56,885 -- 00:28:58,182
(PHONE RINGING)
440
00:29:01,856 -- 00:29:03,517
Mr. Scott's office.
441
00:29:04,759 -- 00:29:07,421
No, this is not
the Safeway Cleaners and Dryers.
442
00:29:09,130 -- 00:29:11,291
Some idiot wants his pants pressed.
443
00:29:11,533 -- 00:29:13,057
Maybe we ought to get a new number.
444
00:29:13,134 -- 00:29:16,399
No, not so fast.
We may be pressing pants yet.
445
00:29:18,139 -- 00:29:21,404
You should have stuck with that job
you had with the transit company.
446
00:29:21,476 -- 00:29:25,037
If I have to count nickels and dimes,
I'd rather do it here.
447
00:29:25,814 -- 00:29:28,339
That's your prettiest compliment yet.
448
00:29:31,119 -- 00:29:34,054
Have you bought
that wedding present for me?
449
00:29:34,389 -- 00:29:37,324
No, you can't afford anything
that expensive.
450
00:29:37,492 -- 00:29:39,892
Why not? Business is booming.
451
00:29:40,195 -- 00:29:44,632
Two pickpockets, one peeping Tom
and one grand theft auto.
452
00:29:45,133 -- 00:29:47,567
- Now, go on, buy it.
- It's crazy. Look,
453
00:29:47,635 -- 00:29:51,435
you can't make yourself feel any better
by throwing money away.
454
00:29:52,140 -- 00:29:54,836
You know you should have married her
years ago.
455
00:29:55,376 -- 00:29:56,434
I was too old.
456
00:29:56,511 -- 00:29:59,912
You weren't too old seven years ago.
You were just too busy.
457
00:30:00,014 -- 00:30:03,211
And too scared of losing
your precious independence.
458
00:30:04,052 -- 00:30:07,419
Hinkel, I'm always wrong about you.
459
00:30:07,956 -- 00:30:10,322
I thought I'd be glad to have you back.
460
00:30:11,559 -- 00:30:13,254
Go on, buy that present.
461
00:30:14,362 -- 00:30:19,095
I will, if I can find a jeweler
who gives up to 10 years to pay for...
462
00:30:22,770 -- 00:30:24,567
I think we have a customer.
463
00:30:27,642 -- 00:30:29,735
Are you coming or going?
464
00:30:31,112 -- 00:30:33,103
I gotta see Mr. Scott right away.
465
00:30:33,181 -- 00:30:35,479
- Well, he's a very busy...
- But I can't wait.
466
00:30:35,550 -- 00:30:38,280
- In a few minutes it may be too late.
- The police?
467
00:30:38,353 -- 00:30:41,516
- Yeah.
- Well, that's different, just a minute.
468
00:30:46,427 -- 00:30:49,885
This looks good. He's shaking all over.
You can hear his teeth rattling.
469
00:30:50,131 -- 00:30:52,190
Never mind the teeth,
can you hear any money rattling?
470
00:30:52,267 -- 00:30:53,461
Loose change, anything?
471
00:30:53,535 -- 00:30:57,596
- There's nothing on him but baying dogs.
- Send him in.
472
00:31:24,966 -- 00:31:27,935
- I don't believe I've had the pleasure.
- You don't know me, Mr. Scott.
473
00:31:28,002 -- 00:31:29,196
My name's Parker.
474
00:31:29,270 -- 00:31:32,501
I'm cashier for
the E.A. Smith Company Securities House.
475
00:31:32,707 -- 00:31:35,005
- E.A. Smith and Company?
- Yes, sir.
476
00:31:35,243 -- 00:31:36,232
Sit down.
477
00:31:39,547 -- 00:31:41,014
What have you done?
478
00:31:41,449 -- 00:31:44,145
I've taken $90,000.
479
00:31:45,820 -- 00:31:48,152
- So you're an embezzler.
- I didn't mean to steal it.
480
00:31:48,222 -- 00:31:50,417
I only borrowed it.
I was going to put it right back.
481
00:31:50,491 -- 00:31:53,392
Well, what have you done with it?
Played the market?
482
00:31:53,661 -- 00:31:56,323
Me, play the market? Certainly not.
483
00:31:58,132 -- 00:32:00,657
- It was the horses.
- All of it?
484
00:32:01,436 -- 00:32:04,599
- Well, there was a woman.
- Yes, naturally.
485
00:32:05,406 -- 00:32:07,897
And you wanted to give her nice things.
486
00:32:08,943 -- 00:32:12,674
With embezzlers
it's always women and racetracks.
487
00:32:12,780 -- 00:32:15,271
Occupational disease.
Where have you got it?
488
00:32:17,452 -- 00:32:18,851
Right here.
489
00:32:19,287 -- 00:32:20,811
Let's see it.
490
00:32:30,999 -- 00:32:33,729
- What do you want me to do?
- Keep me out of jail.
491
00:32:33,801 -- 00:32:36,429
Don't let them take me.
You can beat anything.
492
00:32:36,504 -- 00:32:38,301
I read all about you in the papers.
493
00:32:38,373 -- 00:32:41,137
- Have you told anybody about this?
- No.
494
00:32:41,342 -- 00:32:44,140
I wanted to confess,
but Mr. Smith is a hard man,
495
00:32:44,212 -- 00:32:45,975
he'd send me to jail for $10.
496
00:32:46,047 -- 00:32:49,642
The state auditors are already there.
They'll discover it any minute.
497
00:32:49,717 -- 00:32:52,185
Well, then, there isn't any time to lose.
498
00:32:55,189 -- 00:32:56,247
(BUZZING)
499
00:32:56,324 -- 00:33:00,658
Now, look, Parker,
you're taking orders from me right now.
500
00:33:00,728 -- 00:33:02,719
- Remember that.
- Yes, sir.
501
00:33:03,498 -- 00:33:06,831
Lock him in the empty office
and keep him quiet.
502
00:33:09,203 -- 00:33:11,637
- What's the phone number?
- What?
503
00:33:11,773 -- 00:33:13,707
E.A. Smith and Company,
what's the number?
504
00:33:13,775 -- 00:33:15,970
Oh, Winslow 42-800.
505
00:33:16,678 -- 00:33:19,238
- Winslow 4...
- No, 84-200.
506
00:33:19,313 -- 00:33:20,507
84...
507
00:33:21,049 -- 00:33:23,210
Still juggling figures, eh, Parker?
508
00:33:24,519 -- 00:33:26,180
Leave that alone.
509
00:33:26,287 -- 00:33:30,314
Now, you do as I tell you or
I'll throw you out for the first cop to pinch.
510
00:33:43,705 -- 00:33:45,866
- Parker.
- Parker.
511
00:33:46,207 -- 00:33:47,333
Impossible.
512
00:33:48,109 -- 00:33:49,838
(STAMMERING) I don't believe it.
513
00:33:50,278 -- 00:33:52,712
Why, he's one of our
most trusted employees.
514
00:33:52,780 -- 00:33:54,771
They usually are, Mr. Smith.
515
00:33:55,950 -- 00:33:59,044
It's rather a pity to wait
and let the auditors convince you,
516
00:33:59,120 -- 00:34:01,020
but since you asked for it...
517
00:34:01,389 -- 00:34:04,256
- I realize that your time is limited...
- Now, wait.
518
00:34:04,358 -- 00:34:06,826
You spoke of restitution.
519
00:34:06,961 -- 00:34:09,794
In part. If Parker is not prosecuted.
520
00:34:10,531 -- 00:34:14,627
I'll not consider it.
It's an outrage. It's blackmail.
521
00:34:16,738 -- 00:34:18,069
How much?
522
00:34:18,139 -- 00:34:19,868
$50,000.
523
00:34:20,408 -- 00:34:22,842
Why, that's absurd. I won't think of it.
524
00:34:24,045 -- 00:34:25,535
Parker goes to jail.
525
00:34:25,613 -- 00:34:30,346
Which he richly deserves,
but can you afford to think only of Parker?
526
00:34:31,119 -- 00:34:32,108
Why not?
527
00:34:32,253 -- 00:34:35,222
The unpleasant publicity
of an embezzlement
528
00:34:35,289 -- 00:34:38,656
naturally will affect public confidence
in your institution.
529
00:34:38,860 -- 00:34:42,523
How much confidence can you afford
to lose today, Mr. Smith?
530
00:34:43,064 -- 00:34:45,999
You... You... You...
531
00:34:46,834 -- 00:34:47,823
You...
532
00:34:50,238 -- 00:34:53,002
- What's that?
- $50,000.
533
00:34:53,474 -- 00:34:56,568
- I won't accept it!
- Yes, of course not,
534
00:34:56,644 -- 00:34:59,772
but you might be interested
in identifying the wrappers.
535
00:35:04,152 -- 00:35:06,814
- $50,000.
- Precisely.
536
00:35:07,688 -- 00:35:09,178
Better than nothing.
537
00:35:14,729 -- 00:35:17,755
- What's this?
- An agreement not to prosecute Parker.
538
00:35:18,766 -- 00:35:21,997
- And if I refuse to sign it?
- Parker stands trial.
539
00:35:22,403 -- 00:35:25,270
And you gain nothing
but a black eye for your firm.
540
00:35:30,144 -- 00:35:31,236
(SIGHING)
541
00:35:44,559 -- 00:35:49,292
Now, may I know the whereabouts
of my former cashier?
542
00:35:49,964 -- 00:35:52,091
Well, yes. Yes, indeed. Of course.
543
00:35:53,267 -- 00:35:55,929
Oh, all right, Hinkel, now.
544
00:35:56,904 -- 00:36:01,238
He's here. I almost forgot to give you
the pleasure of seeing him.
545
00:36:07,982 -- 00:36:11,145
You thief! You cheap little crook!
546
00:36:11,219 -- 00:36:13,380
To think I trusted you for 10 years.
547
00:36:13,454 -- 00:36:14,853
Why did you do it?
548
00:36:15,122 -- 00:36:17,420
- Mr. Smith, I...
- Don't talk to me.
549
00:36:19,460 -- 00:36:22,554
Well? Well, haven't you anything to say?
550
00:36:23,531 -- 00:36:25,658
Go on, go on, Parker, speak up.
551
00:36:26,434 -- 00:36:28,698
- I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. You see...
- Sorry?
552
00:36:28,769 -- 00:36:31,033
You steal $90,000 and you're sorry.
553
00:36:31,105 -- 00:36:34,506
- Well, I tried to make restitution.
- Restitution, a paltry 50,000.
554
00:36:34,575 -- 00:36:36,600
I restored 60,000.
555
00:36:43,718 -- 00:36:46,710
Well, naturally,
there was the attorney's fee.
556
00:36:50,091 -- 00:36:53,219
$10,000 for your part
in this criminal affair?
557
00:36:53,527 -- 00:36:55,722
No, for the knowledge of a lifetime.
558
00:36:57,198 -- 00:37:00,565
Fine pair. A thief and a blackleg lawyer.
559
00:37:02,103 -- 00:37:05,800
Oh, by the way, Mr. Smith,
how's Mr. Garland?
560
00:37:07,575 -- 00:37:09,338
- Who?
- Frank Garland.
561
00:37:10,711 -- 00:37:12,645
The name's not familiar to me.
562
00:37:12,813 -- 00:37:16,374
Now, Mr. Smith, even the schoolchildren
know about Frank Garland.
563
00:37:17,385 -- 00:37:20,445
Oil wells, breweries,
trucking companies, hotels,
564
00:37:20,521 -- 00:37:23,888
investment companies, such as yours,
to say nothing of vice...
565
00:37:23,958 -- 00:37:26,984
Sir, are you suggesting
in any way that I am...
566
00:37:27,061 -- 00:37:30,497
Oh, no, no. Not at all, Mr. Smith.
567
00:37:43,411 -- 00:37:46,710
Then it's all settled?
They won't prosecute me?
568
00:37:46,814 -- 00:37:47,803
No.
569
00:37:48,282 -- 00:37:50,842
You're not gonna keep all my 10,000...
570
00:37:52,820 -- 00:37:57,154
Your 10,000? You stole it. I earned it.
571
00:37:57,224 -- 00:37:58,782
But it's all I've got.
572
00:37:58,859 -- 00:38:00,986
You wouldn't take everything I have,
would you?
573
00:38:01,062 -- 00:38:03,326
I can't get work now. What can I do?
574
00:38:03,397 -- 00:38:07,265
You can get out of town and keep going
before you lose more than money.
575
00:38:10,037 -- 00:38:13,063
Then it's true about Garland?
576
00:38:13,240 -- 00:38:16,107
E.A. Smith and Company
is one of his fronts.
577
00:38:16,177 -- 00:38:18,077
Better get a move on, Parker.
578
00:38:26,587 -- 00:38:28,646
- Hinkel?
- Yes, sir.
579
00:38:29,757 -- 00:38:30,746
Hinkel,
580
00:38:31,359 -- 00:38:34,328
I think we can pay cash
for that wedding present now.
581
00:38:52,380 -- 00:38:55,543
All things change except this office.
582
00:38:58,386 -- 00:39:00,377
- Hello, Ray.
- Hello, Mr. Scott.
583
00:39:00,454 -- 00:39:04,481
Sorry I'm late, Mr. Ford, but I didn't get
your message until a few minutes ago.
584
00:39:04,558 -- 00:39:06,355
I think you know Mr. Smith.
585
00:39:06,727 -- 00:39:09,321
Do you need me for anything else
right now, chief?
586
00:39:09,397 -- 00:39:11,331
No, I'll catch you later, Ray.
587
00:39:12,533 -- 00:39:16,196
Mr. Scott, this gentleman accuses you
of having committed a felony
588
00:39:16,270 -- 00:39:18,033
in the sum of $10,000.
589
00:39:18,105 -- 00:39:21,700
On the contrary,
I saved his corporation $50,000.
590
00:39:21,942 -- 00:39:24,536
Mr. Smith is the one
who has violated the law.
591
00:39:24,612 -- 00:39:26,876
Me? Me?
592
00:39:27,348 -- 00:39:30,511
In the penal law there's a crime known
as compounding a felony.
593
00:39:30,584 -- 00:39:33,382
- Would you like a definition?
- What does he mean?
594
00:39:33,854 -- 00:39:37,255
Compounding a felony is roughly defined
as concealing a crime.
595
00:39:38,059 -- 00:39:39,583
But that's what he did.
596
00:39:39,660 -- 00:39:42,094
An attorney is not bound to make known
to the authorities
597
00:39:42,163 -- 00:39:44,529
a crime confessed to him by his client.
598
00:39:44,965 -- 00:39:48,833
In fact, he's prohibited from doing so
as a privileged communication.
599
00:39:49,537 -- 00:39:51,266
Is that correct, Mr. Ford?
600
00:39:51,906 -- 00:39:53,237
That's the law.
601
00:39:53,674 -- 00:39:57,906
When Parker made restitution through me
a part of the funds,
602
00:39:58,145 -- 00:40:00,136
did you agree not to prosecute?
603
00:40:00,381 -- 00:40:04,112
- I... Well, I...
- Did you, Mr. Smith?
604
00:40:05,986 -- 00:40:06,975
He did.
605
00:40:08,689 -- 00:40:10,054
And in writing.
606
00:40:19,500 -- 00:40:22,162
Mr. Smith, you should have taken
legal advice.
607
00:40:22,236 -- 00:40:24,864
There's nothing I can do for you. Nothing.
608
00:40:27,541 -- 00:40:29,634
I'll take this up with the Mayor.
609
00:40:30,478 -- 00:40:32,139
I'll take this up...
610
00:40:36,317 -- 00:40:40,117
Mr. Scott, I'm not going to pretend
that I approve of your procedure.
611
00:40:40,321 -- 00:40:43,518
It was legal and in my client's interest.
612
00:40:44,825 -- 00:40:47,157
What more can you ask of an attorney?
613
00:40:50,197 -- 00:40:51,994
- I'm sorry.
- Ellen.
614
00:40:52,233 -- 00:40:54,292
I didn't know you were still here.
615
00:40:54,368 -- 00:40:56,199
I was hoping I'd see you.
616
00:40:56,504 -- 00:40:58,301
- How are you?
- Fine.
617
00:40:58,839 -- 00:41:01,034
We miss you, Vic.
You promised to drop over.
618
00:41:01,108 -- 00:41:03,668
And I will, but I've had my hands full.
619
00:41:04,111 -- 00:41:06,443
Too full, Mr. Ford seems to think.
620
00:41:06,514 -- 00:41:10,280
Mr. Scott seems to forget very quickly
that he once sat at this desk.
621
00:41:10,384 -- 00:41:12,818
Well, you're wrong. I'll never forget it.
622
00:41:14,421 -- 00:41:18,482
However, if you want to lock horns
with me, maybe you'll wish I could.
623
00:41:20,194 -- 00:41:22,628
Every time you sit there
and have a thought,
624
00:41:22,696 -- 00:41:25,722
just remember I sat there
and had it before you.
625
00:41:30,137 -- 00:41:31,331
Bye-bye.
626
00:41:34,842 -- 00:41:38,642
- Mr. Scott, my name is Andrew Garth.
- Yes?
627
00:41:38,712 -- 00:41:42,671
I believe you know the gentleman
I'm associated with, Mr. Frank Garland?
628
00:41:42,883 -- 00:41:44,214
Yes, I've heard the name.
629
00:41:44,285 -- 00:41:47,049
He wondered if you could drop by
and see him.
630
00:41:47,221 -- 00:41:50,315
Now, why would Frank Garland want
to see me right out of the blue?
631
00:41:50,391 -- 00:41:52,916
It's not exactly out of the blue, Mr. Scott.
632
00:41:53,994 -- 00:41:57,486
My office hours are from 9:00 to 5:00.
Tell him to phone for an appointment.
633
00:41:57,565 -- 00:42:01,467
Mr. Garland would like you to come
to his office, Mr. Scott. Now.
634
00:42:02,303 -- 00:42:04,464
What if I'm too busy to go?
635
00:42:04,872 -- 00:42:06,863
Nobody's that busy.
636
00:42:09,243 -- 00:42:12,110
- You may be right.
- I am, Mr. Scott.
637
00:42:14,181 -- 00:42:16,411
Beautifully tailored suit, Mr. Garth.
638
00:42:17,785 -- 00:42:21,016
I suppose you wear suspenders.
I mean braces.
639
00:42:21,455 -- 00:42:24,356
VICTOR: Yeah, just as I thought, braces.
640
00:42:48,449 -- 00:42:50,349
(PIANO PLAYING)
641
00:42:51,318 -- 00:42:53,445
Tell the boss we're here,
will you please, Miss Worth?
642
00:42:53,520 -- 00:42:55,579
Mr. Garland asked me to remind you
to take care of the errand
643
00:42:55,656 -- 00:42:57,385
he mentioned this morning.
644
00:42:57,725 -- 00:43:00,125
Oh, of course, right away.
645
00:43:01,262 -- 00:43:04,857
- Well, it was nice meeting you, Mr. Scott.
- Thank you.
646
00:43:05,766 -- 00:43:07,256
Mr. Scott to see you.
647
00:43:07,334 -- 00:43:09,063
Tell him to wait a moment.
648
00:43:10,004 -- 00:43:13,030
Friend of yours, Ray.
You better use the other door.
649
00:43:13,107 -- 00:43:14,631
So long, Mr. Garland.
650
00:43:17,077 -- 00:43:19,545
You're doing great. See you.
651
00:43:20,581 -- 00:43:21,980
Send Mr. Scott in.
652
00:43:24,218 -- 00:43:25,845
Play me another chorus.
653
00:43:43,137 -- 00:43:45,469
You stole $10,000 of my money.
654
00:43:46,173 -- 00:43:48,334
Bigtime for a cheap finagler like you.
655
00:43:48,409 -- 00:43:49,433
Sour note.
656
00:43:49,510 -- 00:43:52,570
Were you really stupid enough to think
that you could knife Frank Garland?
657
00:43:52,646 -- 00:43:56,377
Get up that $10,000 or you won't be
chasing ambulances anymore.
658
00:43:56,450 -- 00:43:58,077
They'll be chasing you.
659
00:43:59,019 -- 00:44:00,577
Go right on, honey.
660
00:44:00,688 -- 00:44:02,417
The name is Angel O'Hara.
661
00:44:02,856 -- 00:44:05,256
- Listen to me, Scott.
- You know, Angel...
662
00:44:09,063 -- 00:44:12,590
Go to Ben Rice at the Club Continental.
Tell him you're hired.
663
00:44:13,033 -- 00:44:15,593
Leave your private telephone number
with my secretary.
664
00:44:15,669 -- 00:44:18,467
- Thank you, Mr. Garland.
- Later.
665
00:44:26,213 -- 00:44:27,680
Interesting girl.
666
00:44:28,482 -- 00:44:30,643
Lives and breathes music.
667
00:44:32,553 -- 00:44:33,542
Well!
668
00:44:35,222 -- 00:44:38,385
I always knew that you were
a man of far-flung interests...
669
00:44:40,994 -- 00:44:41,983
Degas.
670
00:44:45,499 -- 00:44:47,160
Isn't that a Gauguin?
671
00:44:50,204 -- 00:44:53,071
I've always had to content myself
with reproductions.
672
00:44:53,140 -- 00:44:56,473
When you were District Attorney,
how much did you know about me?
673
00:44:56,543 -- 00:44:59,376
Oh, quite a lot.
I'd have indicted you in time.
674
00:44:59,680 -- 00:45:02,877
No, because 90/ of my interests
675
00:45:03,450 -- 00:45:06,476
are as genuine and respectable
as those paintings.
676
00:45:06,720 -- 00:45:09,689
Trucking companies,
investment houses, canneries,
677
00:45:09,757 -- 00:45:12,521
credit jewelry, 38 stores.
678
00:45:13,060 -- 00:45:16,928
- Very impressive.
- So's the way you took my man Smith.
679
00:45:17,464 -- 00:45:19,728
You have legal knowledge and nerve.
680
00:45:19,800 -- 00:45:21,199
I can use both.
681
00:45:22,603 -- 00:45:23,865
No, thanks.
682
00:45:23,937 -- 00:45:25,928
Could be very profitable.
683
00:45:26,006 -- 00:45:28,236
Make that 10,000 look like peanuts.
684
00:45:28,976 -- 00:45:31,171
You're like me, you gotta be on top.
685
00:45:31,578 -- 00:45:33,045
What do you say?
686
00:45:34,181 -- 00:45:37,412
You don't need a criminal lawyer
for your legitimate interests.
687
00:45:37,484 -- 00:45:39,475
You want me for your rackets.
688
00:45:39,620 -- 00:45:42,145
For your gambling and vice
that pays the freight.
689
00:45:43,090 -- 00:45:46,753
- Am I to believe you have scruples?
- No, no, no, none whatever.
690
00:45:46,827 -- 00:45:49,387
- Then there's no problem.
- And no deal.
691
00:45:55,436 -- 00:45:58,803
Know why I could never indict you?
Because nobody would talk.
692
00:45:59,273 -- 00:46:02,709
Why wouldn't they?
Because you own them, body and soul.
693
00:46:03,544 -- 00:46:06,342
Well, you're not gonna own me. Nobody is.
694
00:46:34,875 -- 00:46:35,967
(GUN FIRES)
695
00:46:36,376 -- 00:46:37,707
(WOMAN SCREAMING)
696
00:46:45,652 -- 00:46:49,418
- 15-2, 15-4.
- 15-2, 15-4.
697
00:46:50,057 -- 00:46:51,581
Well, your game.
698
00:46:51,992 -- 00:46:53,619
This is your lucky day.
699
00:46:54,061 -- 00:46:56,859
I understand you won
that oil rights case, too.
700
00:46:56,930 -- 00:46:59,626
One of the junior partners
did most of the work.
701
00:46:59,700 -- 00:47:02,760
Nothing like having bright young men
around the office.
702
00:47:03,003 -- 00:47:05,130
You weren't so lucky in that Carol thing.
703
00:47:05,205 -- 00:47:06,331
Who's Carol?
704
00:47:06,406 -- 00:47:09,432
Fellow named Al Carol and
his business partner wanted to split up.
705
00:47:09,510 -- 00:47:11,637
We were handling the legal details.
706
00:47:12,446 -- 00:47:15,279
Right in the middle of it,
his partner died. Suddenly.
707
00:47:15,349 -- 00:47:16,441
RAY: Too suddenly.
708
00:47:16,517 -- 00:47:20,453
We're indicting Carol for slipping
his former associate a little poison.
709
00:47:21,154 -- 00:47:24,123
Well, that's one way
of dissolving a partnership.
710
00:47:24,591 -- 00:47:26,320
You going to defend him, Steve?
711
00:47:26,393 -- 00:47:29,362
Well, he wants us to, but it's not our line.
712
00:47:29,429 -- 00:47:32,728
Say, how about you
handling the trial work for us?
713
00:47:33,233 -- 00:47:36,168
- Is he guilty?
- Our clients are never guilty.
714
00:47:36,236 -- 00:47:37,828
Especially with a kibitzer present.
715
00:47:37,905 -- 00:47:40,100
Oh, don't worry about me.
I've got to get home to dinner.
716
00:47:40,173 -- 00:47:43,700
Say, do I! Ellen will murder me
if I keep that roast waiting.
717
00:47:43,777 -- 00:47:46,746
- How's the cooking?
- Why don't you come and find out?
718
00:47:46,813 -- 00:47:49,782
- One of these days. That's a promise.
- Good.
719
00:47:51,318 -- 00:47:54,685
Well? How about it?
Are you going to handle the trial for us?
720
00:47:55,455 -- 00:47:59,323
- Lf the fee is big enough.
- Bigger than I can say out loud.
721
00:48:02,996 -- 00:48:05,897
Louis, another drink for Mr. Harper.
722
00:48:08,602 -- 00:48:13,096
Actually, ladies and gentlemen,
this is a very, very simple case.
723
00:48:14,107 -- 00:48:16,837
The prosecution charges
that the defendant committed murder
724
00:48:16,910 -- 00:48:18,969
by administering poison.
725
00:48:20,180 -- 00:48:22,580
The prosecution has tried to show you
726
00:48:23,350 -- 00:48:28,378
that Mr. Carol's business partner
finally became a business rival,
727
00:48:28,922 -- 00:48:33,086
and for that reason he was,
shall we say, eliminated.
728
00:48:36,063 -- 00:48:39,089
Now, the law provides much simpler
and less risky ways
729
00:48:39,166 -- 00:48:41,396
of dissolving partnerships.
730
00:48:42,369 -- 00:48:44,496
Murder seems a little unnecessary.
731
00:48:44,771 -- 00:48:46,363
A little overemphatic.
732
00:48:47,374 -- 00:48:50,775
But the prosecution had to find
some alleged motive.
733
00:48:52,613 -- 00:48:55,343
Also, the prosecution is trying to
introduce evidence
734
00:48:55,415 -- 00:48:59,579
that the defendant was engaged
in illegal enterprises.
735
00:49:00,621 -- 00:49:03,556
Well, let me say
that I myself in preparing the case
736
00:49:03,624 -- 00:49:07,321
made every effort to uncover
anything questionable in his activities,
737
00:49:07,861 -- 00:49:10,796
and I can honestly tell you
that I found nothing.
738
00:49:11,064 -- 00:49:15,091
The prosecution is merely trying
to prejudice your minds.
739
00:49:17,537 -- 00:49:20,005
And the court justly ruled
740
00:49:20,574 -- 00:49:23,008
that all such evidence be stricken out.
741
00:49:26,880 -- 00:49:29,280
Is this the bottle
containing the so-called poison
742
00:49:29,349 -- 00:49:31,112
which was used to commit the murder?
743
00:49:31,184 -- 00:49:32,446
FORD: It is.
744
00:49:32,619 -- 00:49:35,611
You say it contains enough poison
to kill a dozen men?
745
00:49:35,689 -- 00:49:36,678
It does.
746
00:49:43,530 -- 00:49:47,330
Ladies and gentlemen,
here's my answer to the accusation.
747
00:49:50,904 -- 00:49:52,201
(CROWD EX CLAIMING)
748
00:49:56,943 -- 00:49:59,309
I have concluded, ladies and gentlemen.
749
00:49:59,379 -- 00:50:00,744
(CROWD CHATTERING)
750
00:50:02,382 -- 00:50:03,747
(GAVEL POUNDING)
751
00:50:08,689 -- 00:50:09,986
Are you all right?
752
00:50:10,057 -- 00:50:11,752
Never felt better.
753
00:50:12,259 -- 00:50:14,193
Well, what happens now?
754
00:50:14,528 -- 00:50:16,462
Ford asks for a recess.
755
00:50:18,965 -- 00:50:20,227
Yes, Mr. Prosecutor?
756
00:50:20,300 -- 00:50:22,928
I want to enter a firm protest
against the sensational
757
00:50:23,003 -- 00:50:26,234
and deplorable antics of the attorney
for the defense, Mr. Victor Scott.
758
00:50:26,306 -- 00:50:28,501
I will take the protest under advisement.
759
00:50:28,575 -- 00:50:31,476
Is the prosecution ready
with its summation?
760
00:50:32,179 -- 00:50:34,238
Your Honor, in the light of
this unexpected development,
761
00:50:34,314 -- 00:50:37,613
the People request a recess
until tomorrow morning.
762
00:50:38,251 -- 00:50:39,809
Recess granted.
763
00:50:43,356 -- 00:50:46,814
Make a note to file this
in the county clerk's office.
764
00:50:47,227 -- 00:50:51,095
Also, make a memorandum to look up
the decision of the court of appeals
765
00:50:51,164 -- 00:50:53,428
in the case of The People v. Stacey.
766
00:50:53,500 -- 00:50:54,524
Vic.
767
00:50:55,769 -- 00:50:57,293
There was poison in that bottle.
768
00:50:57,370 -- 00:50:59,304
You don't think
I'd deliberately take poison?
769
00:50:59,372 -- 00:51:00,999
But the analyst said there was...
770
00:51:01,074 -- 00:51:04,043
Well, let's say the analyst's report
is incomplete.
771
00:51:04,111 -- 00:51:05,100
What do you mean?
772
00:51:05,212 -- 00:51:08,443
I mean your boss needs an analyst,
a new one.
773
00:51:09,516 -- 00:51:11,177
Now, don't worry.
774
00:51:11,785 -- 00:51:13,412
Father's orders.
775
00:51:18,125 -- 00:51:20,559
I've never seen anything like it, Mr. Scott!
Never!
776
00:51:20,627 -- 00:51:22,857
Oh, you're the greatest man I ever saw!
777
00:51:22,929 -- 00:51:24,920
Madam, you're not inferring
my client is guilty?
778
00:51:24,998 -- 00:51:26,761
Hold it, Mr. Scott.
779
00:51:41,047 -- 00:51:42,776
Quite a stunt, Mr. Scott.
780
00:51:42,849 -- 00:51:45,010
Let's say I simply had
the courage of my convictions.
781
00:51:45,085 -- 00:51:46,985
Sure, and something up your sleeve.
782
00:51:47,053 -- 00:51:49,146
Tell me, do you like this better
than being governor?
783
00:51:49,222 -- 00:51:52,157
I'm afraid you're not one of
my most ardent admirers, Mr. Knight.
784
00:51:52,225 -- 00:51:55,319
But I am. Or at least my editor is.
785
00:51:55,395 -- 00:51:59,331
He's interested in good copy,
and you get more interesting every day.
786
00:51:59,399 -- 00:52:01,799
He'd like to do a whole series of articles
on your new career.
787
00:52:01,868 -- 00:52:02,857
Some other time.
788
00:52:02,936 -- 00:52:05,962
Oh, now, Mr. Scott, don't tell me
you're not interested in publicity.
789
00:52:06,039 -- 00:52:08,701
How else can a mouthpiece
advertise his wares?
790
00:52:08,775 -- 00:52:11,539
If I had known you were coming,
I'd have saved you some poison.
791
00:52:11,611 -- 00:52:13,044
Then it was poison.
792
00:52:13,113 -- 00:52:15,547
Don't believe everything
you read in the papers.
793
00:52:15,615 -- 00:52:17,048
You seem nervous. Got an appointment?
794
00:52:17,117 -- 00:52:19,210
Yes, I have, and I'm in a hurry.
795
00:52:19,286 -- 00:52:20,651
Excuse me.
796
00:52:41,341 -- 00:52:43,502
Better hurry with that pump.
797
00:52:50,984 -- 00:52:52,508
Thanks, Scott.
798
00:52:53,286 -- 00:52:56,119
The defendant was one of
my valued associates.
799
00:52:56,189 -- 00:52:58,453
But I hardly expected you
to risk your life for him.
800
00:52:58,525 -- 00:52:59,617
You knew?
801
00:52:59,693 -- 00:53:03,424
Looks like we're all on
the same team now, doesn't it, Vic?
802
00:53:10,303 -- 00:53:11,964
(SINGING)
803
00:53:21,348 -- 00:53:23,680
Sorry Mrs. Harper couldn't be here
this evening.
804
00:53:23,750 -- 00:53:25,377
Shame, isn't it?
805
00:53:25,585 -- 00:53:29,021
Al, good to see you back in circulation.
Make yourself at home.
806
00:53:29,089 -- 00:53:31,649
Thanks. Just don't offer me a chair.
807
00:53:33,226 -- 00:53:34,921
Miss Hathaway, Mr. Garland.
808
00:53:34,995 -- 00:53:38,658
I believe I have run into Miss Hathaway
from time to time.
809
00:53:38,865 -- 00:53:40,890
Try this on for size, Ginnie.
810
00:53:40,967 -- 00:53:42,662
Isn't it gorgeous?
811
00:53:43,069 -- 00:53:45,629
You have such elegant taste, Mr. Garland.
812
00:53:45,705 -- 00:53:48,799
- And what's this?
- Remembrances for the ladies.
813
00:53:50,911 -- 00:53:52,970
Such simply elegant taste.
814
00:53:55,749 -- 00:53:57,740
Our guest of honor.
815
00:53:57,984 -- 00:53:59,383
(PEOPLE CLAPPING)
816
00:54:00,220 -- 00:54:02,085
I think Mr. Carol should rate that.
817
00:54:02,155 -- 00:54:03,952
Yeah, thanks to you.
818
00:54:04,858 -- 00:54:06,985
- How you feeling?
- I'm fine.
819
00:54:07,193 -- 00:54:10,424
I've discovered that I have
a very strong stomach.
820
00:54:10,797 -- 00:54:12,731
How fortunate for all of us.
821
00:54:12,799 -- 00:54:15,165
I have a little souvenir for you.
822
00:54:17,270 -- 00:54:19,966
- You know, when you drank that stuff...
- Yes?
823
00:54:20,040 -- 00:54:21,871
...I nearly got a heart attack.
824
00:54:21,942 -- 00:54:25,002
Well, it's a good thing the DA's analyst
forgot to state
825
00:54:25,078 -- 00:54:28,206
that that particular poison
takes 45 minutes to work.
826
00:54:28,281 -- 00:54:33,913
Even so, if Ford hadn't asked for a recess,
you'd have needed another lawyer.
827
00:54:35,188 -- 00:54:39,284
This is a rather rare variety.
I selected it especially for you.
828
00:54:41,027 -- 00:54:42,358
Thank you.
829
00:54:43,263 -- 00:54:46,130
I'm sorry, but I don't know
one carnation from another.
830
00:54:46,199 -- 00:54:48,997
The study of flowers can be
very rewarding.
831
00:54:49,736 -- 00:54:50,998
Open it.
832
00:54:51,304 -- 00:54:52,862
(ANGEL SINGING)
833
00:55:23,636 -- 00:55:24,830
Hello.
834
00:55:25,338 -- 00:55:27,238
I see you got the job.
835
00:55:27,340 -- 00:55:29,103
I see you did, too.
836
00:55:29,943 -- 00:55:31,308
(ANGEL SINGING)
837
00:55:37,617 -- 00:55:39,482
Miss Hinkel, Mr. Goldman's on the phone.
838
00:55:39,552 -- 00:55:42,350
Says he must see Mr. Scott today.
It's a matter of life or death.
839
00:55:42,422 -- 00:55:44,287
Fine, tell him 3:00 tomorrow.
840
00:55:44,357 -- 00:55:46,120
- Miss Hinkel, excuse me...
- I know, I know.
841
00:55:46,192 -- 00:55:49,161
Now, be patient.
Mr. Scott will see you as soon as he can.
842
00:55:49,229 -- 00:55:51,959
I'm sorry, Mr. Goldman,
it'll have to be 3:00 tomorrow.
843
00:55:52,032 -- 00:55:53,431
Right away.
844
00:55:54,334 -- 00:55:56,393
Hello. Mr. Scott's office.
845
00:56:02,042 -- 00:56:03,737
You could be overdoing this, you know.
846
00:56:03,810 -- 00:56:05,175
All work and no play makes...
847
00:56:05,245 -- 00:56:08,112
Now, no finger-wagging today.
I'm too busy.
848
00:56:08,448 -- 00:56:11,679
Here. File this, just in case.
He may be back, and he may not.
849
00:56:11,751 -- 00:56:13,275
He looked a little upset.
850
00:56:13,353 -- 00:56:17,187
Yeah, they always look that way
when they won't level with me.
851
00:56:17,257 -- 00:56:20,715
How can a lawyer help anyone
who won't tell him the truth?
852
00:56:20,794 -- 00:56:24,389
Oh, here, the horse parlor case.
853
00:56:24,898 -- 00:56:27,423
In the permanent file. It's closed.
854
00:56:28,268 -- 00:56:30,793
$300,000 a month wire service take.
855
00:56:31,604 -- 00:56:33,162
Who gets all that money?
856
00:56:33,239 -- 00:56:36,333
How should I know?
All my clients are innocent.
857
00:56:36,543 -- 00:56:37,703
(BUZZING)
858
00:56:40,246 -- 00:56:42,544
- Yes, Ruth?
- RUTH. Mrs. Borden's here.
859
00:56:43,817 -- 00:56:45,216
Have her come in.
860
00:56:45,285 -- 00:56:47,014
Send her in, Ruth.
861
00:56:52,792 -- 00:56:54,316
Hello, Hinkel.
862
00:56:54,928 -- 00:56:56,953
It's wonderful to see you again, Ellen.
863
00:56:57,030 -- 00:56:59,157
Ellen, this is a pleasant surprise.
864
00:56:59,232 -- 00:57:03,396
It's nice to have at least one visitor
who hasn't committed a felony.
865
00:57:03,470 -- 00:57:05,097
Same old Hinkel.
866
00:57:05,905 -- 00:57:08,430
Yes, but is it the same old Victor?
867
00:57:09,275 -- 00:57:11,209
- How's Ray?
- He's fine.
868
00:57:14,247 -- 00:57:16,374
Victor, I must talk to you.
869
00:57:16,449 -- 00:57:18,849
- Don't tell me you need an attorney.
- No, no.
870
00:57:18,918 -- 00:57:20,852
But perhaps you will.
871
00:57:20,954 -- 00:57:22,649
You mean, this is an official visit?
872
00:57:22,722 -- 00:57:25,020
No, the District Attorney doesn't know
I'm here. This is on my own.
873
00:57:25,091 -- 00:57:26,080
I see.
874
00:57:26,159 -- 00:57:28,389
Victor, what's happened to you?
875
00:57:28,461 -- 00:57:30,929
Has winning become that important?
876
00:57:31,331 -- 00:57:33,629
It's always been important to me.
877
00:57:33,700 -- 00:57:35,691
What are you getting at?
878
00:57:37,170 -- 00:57:40,662
I want to know what's become of
the Victor I once knew.
879
00:57:40,940 -- 00:57:43,636
Well, come on, Ellen, get to the point.
What is all this?
880
00:57:43,710 -- 00:57:47,271
Victor, you're winning your cases
by any crooked methods you can use.
881
00:57:47,347 -- 00:57:49,781
You mean, the horse parlor case?
882
00:57:49,883 -- 00:57:52,909
Well, it's not my fault
that your boss couldn't get an indictment.
883
00:57:52,986 -- 00:57:55,420
Do you expect me to believe that?
884
00:57:55,722 -- 00:57:59,351
As former district attorney, you have
a pipeline into our office. You must have.
885
00:57:59,425 -- 00:58:02,223
One of our people is in your pocket,
and the DA knows it.
886
00:58:02,295 -- 00:58:05,662
Now, look, Ellen, Ford has
a whole army of people working for him,
887
00:58:05,732 -- 00:58:06,721
including yourself.
888
00:58:06,799 -- 00:58:10,496
I have to buck all that alone.
I'll use any weapon that's handy.
889
00:58:10,570 -- 00:58:15,166
Sure, I had certain information,
but it didn't come to me from your office.
890
00:58:15,675 -- 00:58:17,939
I'm sorry I don't believe you.
891
00:58:18,711 -- 00:58:19,973
I can't.
892
00:58:21,147 -- 00:58:24,014
Did you ever know me to lie to you, Ellen?
893
00:58:24,784 -- 00:58:27,150
I'm not sure I ever knew you at all.
894
00:58:27,220 -- 00:58:28,847
Goodbye, Victor.
895
00:58:48,741 -- 00:58:52,233
She arrived at Scott's office at 4:03
and was admitted at once.
896
00:58:52,312 -- 00:58:55,281
She left at 4:09
and went back to her office.
897
00:58:55,348 -- 00:58:56,781
Did she seem nervous?
898
00:58:56,849 -- 00:58:58,942
Mr. Ford, we don't deal in conjectures.
899
00:58:59,018 -- 00:59:03,011
Like the District Attorney's Office,
our business is facts only.
900
00:59:03,256 -- 00:59:05,781
Mrs. Borden has a fine record here.
901
00:59:05,992 -- 00:59:08,187
But she is an intimate friend
of Victor Scott's.
902
00:59:08,261 -- 00:59:11,128
Perhaps more intimate than we know,
much as I hate to say it.
903
00:59:11,197 -- 00:59:14,428
I shouldn't have to emphasize to you
how serious this is.
904
00:59:14,500 -- 00:59:18,493
When I hire a private organization
to spy on my own personnel...
905
00:59:18,972 -- 00:59:21,463
Phillips, if this constant leakage
of information isn't stopped,
906
00:59:21,541 -- 00:59:23,168
we might as well close up shop.
907
00:59:23,243 -- 00:59:27,509
Every assistant district attorney, every
special investigator is being watched.
908
00:59:27,580 -- 00:59:31,038
We're not miracle men, Mr. Ford.
That's all we can do.
909
00:59:31,384 -- 00:59:33,284
I think I can do more.
910
00:59:35,955 -- 00:59:38,515
Miss Connolly, I'd like to see
all the department chiefs
911
00:59:38,591 -- 00:59:39,853
in my office immediately.
912
00:59:39,926 -- 00:59:41,518
Also Mrs. Borden.
913
00:59:41,594 -- 00:59:43,721
Don't bother to call Mr. Graves.
He's already here.
914
00:59:43,796 -- 00:59:45,058
CONNOLL Y. Yes, sir.
915
00:59:46,165 -- 00:59:48,429
Thanks, Phillips. I'll let you know
if anything comes of my idea.
916
00:59:48,501 -- 00:59:50,059
Okay, Mr. Ford.
917
00:59:50,637 -- 00:59:52,036
Mr. Graves.
918
00:59:53,606 -- 00:59:55,870
- What happens now?
- You'll see.
919
00:59:58,678 -- 01:00:02,273
- You want me, chief?
- Yes, but we'll wait for the others.
920
01:00:06,419 -- 01:00:08,011
Sit down, Ellen.
921
01:00:14,427 -- 01:00:16,657
This will just take a minute.
922
01:00:16,963 -- 01:00:20,558
I wanted you all to know that we haven't
given up on that horse parlor case.
923
01:00:20,633 -- 01:00:22,828
We're convinced Harry Devine is guilty,
924
01:00:22,902 -- 01:00:26,235
and we won't give up until we get him
and the men behind him.
925
01:00:26,306 -- 01:00:29,503
I'm instructing the police department
to pick up Devine again.
926
01:00:29,575 -- 01:00:32,339
If they want to play rough, we can, too.
927
01:00:32,812 -- 01:00:34,211
That's all.
928
01:00:40,586 -- 01:00:42,383
I still don't get it.
929
01:00:42,455 -- 01:00:45,253
Is this some kind of a trap,
or is it on the level?
930
01:00:45,325 -- 01:00:46,690
It's both.
931
01:00:46,759 -- 01:00:49,660
We want Harry Devine,
and we want to find the leak.
932
01:00:49,729 -- 01:00:51,219
If Devine's warned, we'll at least know
933
01:00:51,297 -- 01:00:54,425
that someone who was in this office
just now tipped him off.
934
01:00:54,500 -- 01:00:58,436
Oh, by the way, George, if you're
the tipster, you'd better make your move,
935
01:00:58,504 -- 01:01:02,873
unless you want Scott and Garland
on your neck when we bring Devine in.
936
01:01:12,719 -- 01:01:14,118
Hello, Ray.
937
01:01:14,987 -- 01:01:17,421
Say, I've been missing you
the last few days.
938
01:01:17,490 -- 01:01:19,754
When are we going to take
that fishing trip?
939
01:01:19,826 -- 01:01:22,192
Well, I'm afraid it'll have to be
next summer.
940
01:01:22,261 -- 01:01:23,285
We're real busy.
941
01:01:23,363 -- 01:01:24,990
Now, don't you kid me.
942
01:01:25,064 -- 01:01:27,589
It's Ellen.
You'd better start asserting yourself.
943
01:01:27,667 -- 01:01:29,430
Maybe you're right.
944
01:01:29,569 -- 01:01:32,163
Listen, why don't you drop in my office
and we'll talk it over sometime?
945
01:01:32,238 -- 01:01:33,330
Okay.
946
01:01:33,439 -- 01:01:37,876
Say, I've got a new rod, and is it a honey.
947
01:01:37,944 -- 01:01:41,072
And if you want one like it,
I can get it for you for 20/ off.
948
01:01:41,147 -- 01:01:42,739
Well, that's fine.
949
01:01:42,815 -- 01:01:45,375
Well, listen, you call me up,
and we'll talk it over.
950
01:01:45,451 -- 01:01:47,510
- Okay, Ray, will do.
- Fine.
951
01:01:52,959 -- 01:01:54,824
Oh, Ray, here you are.
952
01:01:54,894 -- 01:01:56,384
Weren't we going to meet
at the south entrance?
953
01:01:56,462 -- 01:01:59,522
No, here.
At least, that's what I thought you said.
954
01:01:59,599 -- 01:02:02,227
Oh, well, it doesn't matter. Come on.
955
01:02:05,872 -- 01:02:09,171
It's nice to get home
after that madhouse downtown.
956
01:02:11,310 -- 01:02:12,709
Well, what's that for?
957
01:02:12,779 -- 01:02:15,714
I'm agreeing with you.
It's nice to be home.
958
01:02:15,782 -- 01:02:17,079
What's for dinner?
959
01:02:17,150 -- 01:02:19,209
Just as I thought. Dinner.
960
01:02:19,452 -- 01:02:22,615
- I'll fix a drink.
- Good, I'll be right with you.
961
01:02:46,646 -- 01:02:48,671
Ellen, who's been drinking my Scotch?
962
01:02:48,748 -- 01:02:51,444
Well, the last time I saw the bottle,
it was half full.
963
01:02:51,517 -- 01:02:52,779
Oh, dear.
964
01:02:53,052 -- 01:02:54,917
The building must have
a new cleaning woman.
965
01:02:54,987 -- 01:02:57,751
Oh, well, I'll go over to Matt's
and get another fifth. I'll be right back.
966
01:02:57,824 -- 01:03:01,692
No, Ray, I'll go. There are some things
I want at the market anyway.
967
01:03:01,761 -- 01:03:02,887
Okay.
968
01:03:03,329 -- 01:03:05,854
But don't take the weekend.
I'm hungry and I'm thirsty.
969
01:03:05,932 -- 01:03:07,593
I know about you.
970
01:03:25,785 -- 01:03:26,979
(RINGING)
971
01:03:32,725 -- 01:03:34,716
Mr. Garland's residence.
972
01:03:35,528 -- 01:03:36,927
Who is this?
973
01:03:37,730 -- 01:03:39,664
Well, of course it makes a difference.
974
01:03:39,732 -- 01:03:42,064
Mr. Garland doesn't speak to just anybody.
975
01:03:42,134 -- 01:03:44,932
Listen, you dumb broad, tell him
it's Ray Borden, and it's very important.
976
01:03:49,542 -- 01:03:53,342
Mr. Garland, darling, sweetie...
977
01:03:53,579 -- 01:03:54,841
Will you please shut up?
978
01:03:54,914 -- 01:03:57,678
Can't you see I'm talking long distance?
979
01:03:59,252 -- 01:04:02,710
FRANK: Tell him we'll pay $240,000 down.
No more.
980
01:04:03,623 -- 01:04:07,889
Hello, I'm extremely sorry,
but Mr. Garland's talking long distance
981
01:04:07,960 -- 01:04:09,757
and cannot be disturbed.
982
01:04:09,829 -- 01:04:13,060
Well, tell him to call Ray Borden back
right away.
983
01:05:01,981 -- 01:05:03,209
(PHONE RINGING)
984
01:05:07,086 -- 01:05:08,178
Ray?
985
01:05:08,588 -- 01:05:09,577
What's so important?
986
01:05:09,655 -- 01:05:12,522
Order from the DA
to pick up Harry Devine.
987
01:05:12,658 -- 01:05:13,818
(GLASS SHATTERING)
988
01:05:25,972 -- 01:05:29,169
Looks like I'll have to go
and get another bottle.
989
01:05:32,111 -- 01:05:33,669
We'd better clean it up first.
990
01:05:33,746 -- 01:05:36,271
They'll smell it way down the hall.
991
01:05:38,651 -- 01:05:41,279
They'll think we're running a saloon.
992
01:05:44,824 -- 01:05:47,384
You must be thirstier than ever now.
993
01:05:49,996 -- 01:05:51,793
I won't be a minute!
994
01:05:53,766 -- 01:05:56,735
Who are you trying to fool?
I know you heard.
995
01:06:05,411 -- 01:06:08,107
Just can't wait to phone the DA, can you?
996
01:06:08,180 -- 01:06:10,114
Remember me? I'm your husband.
997
01:06:10,182 -- 01:06:11,774
How can I ever forget it after this?
998
01:06:11,851 -- 01:06:14,376
Who are you loyal to? The DA or me?
999
01:06:14,987 -- 01:06:18,286
I married you because I loved you.
And you're mine.
1000
01:06:19,425 -- 01:06:21,893
Aren't you? Answer me! Aren't you?
1001
01:06:23,029 -- 01:06:24,018
Yes.
1002
01:06:24,096 -- 01:06:26,894
Well, let's see you act like a wife
instead of a flunky for the DA.
1003
01:06:26,966 -- 01:06:28,627
Do you think I wanted
to get into this spot?
1004
01:06:28,701 -- 01:06:31,829
Ray, how can I talk about it?
How can I even think about it?
1005
01:06:31,904 -- 01:06:33,303
I got sucked into this.
1006
01:06:33,372 -- 01:06:34,600
Could I help it that I like to gamble
1007
01:06:34,674 -- 01:06:38,303
and couldn't pay off on
the peanuts they paid me downtown?
1008
01:06:38,377 -- 01:06:39,401
What did you want me to do?
1009
01:06:39,478 -- 01:06:40,911
Let myself get found in an alley
some morning?
1010
01:06:40,980 -- 01:06:43,847
I had to play it smart. I had to go along.
1011
01:06:43,916 -- 01:06:45,577
And what harm has it done?
1012
01:06:45,651 -- 01:06:47,585
If it hadn't been me,
they'd have found somebody else.
1013
01:06:47,653 -- 01:06:49,450
You can't stop them. Nobody can.
1014
01:06:49,522 -- 01:06:52,423
So you might as well climb on for the ride.
1015
01:06:52,658 -- 01:06:54,489
Your precious friend Victor Scott did it.
1016
01:06:54,560 -- 01:06:56,084
Why do you look down your nose at me?
1017
01:06:56,162 -- 01:06:59,393
At least Victor Scott's not on
the public payroll.
1018
01:07:03,836 -- 01:07:05,531
Ellen, look at me.
1019
01:07:06,405 -- 01:07:09,465
Look at me and tell me I come first,
ahead of everything.
1020
01:07:09,542 -- 01:07:11,703
Have I ever said you didn't?
1021
01:07:12,244 -- 01:07:14,906
Prove to me you can keep
that pretty little mouth shut.
1022
01:07:14,980 -- 01:07:16,811
How could I prove it?
1023
01:07:18,818 -- 01:07:20,877
That's just it. You can't.
1024
01:07:23,055 -- 01:07:27,924
Too bad we didn't get married years ago,
before you got DA written all over you.
1025
01:07:28,761 -- 01:07:30,456
Now it's too late.
1026
01:07:47,246 -- 01:07:50,044
Don't come any closer, Ray.
Don't come any closer!
1027
01:07:50,116 -- 01:07:52,607
Please, Ray, don't come any closer!
1028
01:08:11,303 -- 01:08:13,635
You may come in now, Mr. Scott.
1029
01:08:13,706 -- 01:08:15,037
Thank you.
1030
01:08:16,442 -- 01:08:18,808
Victor, what are you doing here?
1031
01:08:18,878 -- 01:08:20,812
Why didn't you tell me?
1032
01:08:22,081 -- 01:08:23,981
I'll only be a minute.
1033
01:08:28,187 -- 01:08:29,916
She in your pay, too?
1034
01:08:29,989 -- 01:08:31,217
She told me it was my lawyer.
1035
01:08:31,290 -- 01:08:34,123
My lawyer's name is Fraser, not Scott.
1036
01:08:34,493 -- 01:08:36,324
Well, it's Scott now.
1037
01:08:36,428 -- 01:08:38,896
Fraser welcomed me with open arms.
1038
01:08:38,964 -- 01:08:41,797
You can't represent me
without my consent.
1039
01:08:42,201 -- 01:08:44,431
Besides, I don't need Victor Scott.
1040
01:08:44,503 -- 01:08:47,836
I'm guilty of nothing,
except defending myself.
1041
01:08:47,907 -- 01:08:49,704
Was Ed Clary guilty?
1042
01:08:53,579 -- 01:08:55,672
They haven't even charged you.
1043
01:08:55,748 -- 01:08:58,842
You're a lawyer.
Doesn't that mean something to you?
1044
01:08:58,918 -- 01:09:00,909
It means they're doubtful about
whether to charge me at all.
1045
01:09:00,986 -- 01:09:02,214
Hardly.
1046
01:09:02,721 -- 01:09:06,817
They're arguing whether to make it
first or second-degree murder.
1047
01:09:08,394 -- 01:09:10,988
- No, I don't believe it.
- You'd better.
1048
01:09:11,063 -- 01:09:13,497
You may be fighting for your life.
1049
01:09:15,935 -- 01:09:17,732
Ellen, listen to me.
1050
01:09:18,270 -- 01:09:20,932
Ray's dead. You shot him.
There was no witness.
1051
01:09:21,006 -- 01:09:24,703
It could have been a family row.
It could have been jealousy.
1052
01:09:24,777 -- 01:09:27,507
You could have been considering it
for a long time.
1053
01:09:27,580 -- 01:09:29,104
It could be first-degree.
1054
01:09:29,181 -- 01:09:31,206
But it wasn't. It wasn't!
1055
01:09:31,383 -- 01:09:32,816
Yes, I know.
1056
01:09:33,419 -- 01:09:35,944
I know Ray Borden was the pipeline.
1057
01:09:37,489 -- 01:09:40,856
Then I suppose it was you
on the other end of the phone.
1058
01:09:40,926 -- 01:09:44,418
Now, don't make me feel any guiltier
than I already do.
1059
01:09:49,635 -- 01:09:53,071
Ellen, we were together a long time.
1060
01:09:53,606 -- 01:09:56,268
That's as far as it went,
because I think we both knew
1061
01:09:56,342 -- 01:09:58,469
I was the wrong man for you.
1062
01:09:59,211 -- 01:10:02,180
But now, and only for now,
I'm the right one.
1063
01:10:03,515 -- 01:10:05,574
I can get you out of this.
1064
01:10:06,385 -- 01:10:10,048
And I may be the only one who can.
You've got to believe that.
1065
01:10:11,090 -- 01:10:12,352
Oh, Ray!
1066
01:10:13,492 -- 01:10:18,088
I feel so alone, so undecided
about everything, so helpless.
1067
01:10:19,398 -- 01:10:21,093
Courts and trials,
1068
01:10:21,901 -- 01:10:24,062
they all seem so frightening
1069
01:10:24,837 -- 01:10:27,101
when you're on the other side.
1070
01:10:27,806 -- 01:10:30,832
I should have taken
better care of you, Ellen.
1071
01:10:39,485 -- 01:10:41,009
Just trust me.
1072
01:10:48,294 -- 01:10:50,785
Well, Mr. Scott,
you've been told I'm very busy.
1073
01:10:50,863 -- 01:10:53,730
The police say you intend to resist
this writ of habeas corpus.
1074
01:10:53,799 -- 01:10:55,562
Yes, they checked with me.
1075
01:10:55,634 -- 01:10:57,625
It was procured irregularly.
1076
01:10:57,703 -- 01:10:59,671
We're getting tired of your methods,
Mr. Scott.
1077
01:10:59,738 -- 01:11:01,933
It was not procured irregularly,
1078
01:11:02,007 -- 01:11:04,202
and it's signed by Judge Wick
of the superior court.
1079
01:11:04,276 -- 01:11:05,937
Yes, yes, I know.
1080
01:11:06,578 -- 01:11:09,945
I don't believe Judge Wick
can be corrupted, even by you.
1081
01:11:10,015 -- 01:11:12,108
Well, thank you for that concession.
1082
01:11:12,184 -- 01:11:15,051
You knew we were here,
but you made sure we had no opportunity
1083
01:11:15,120 -- 01:11:16,678
to oppose the issuance of this writ.
1084
01:11:16,755 -- 01:11:19,883
Well, there it is,
duly signed and legally procured.
1085
01:11:19,959 -- 01:11:21,893
You will release the prisoner
or charge her.
1086
01:11:21,961 -- 01:11:24,486
Ellen Borden will be charged today.
1087
01:11:24,863 -- 01:11:26,592
Then I'll arrange for bail.
1088
01:11:26,665 -- 01:11:28,929
Mr. Scott, there'll be no bail.
1089
01:11:29,001 -- 01:11:31,970
She's being charged with
first-degree murder.
1090
01:11:33,305 -- 01:11:35,239
You'll never get an indictment.
1091
01:11:35,307 -- 01:11:37,172
That's for the grand jury to decide.
1092
01:11:37,242 -- 01:11:39,608
The case puzzled me for a while.
1093
01:11:40,379 -- 01:11:41,903
But no longer.
1094
01:11:43,082 -- 01:11:45,346
The motive is quite clear now.
1095
01:11:49,688 -- 01:11:52,020
And now, if you'll excuse me...
1096
01:12:00,599 -- 01:12:01,657
(DOOR CLOSES)
1097
01:12:01,734 -- 01:12:04,464
- Get Mr. Graves on the phone.
- WOMAN. Yes, sir.
1098
01:12:06,705 -- 01:12:09,265
No, George. Scott just left my office.
1099
01:12:09,608 -- 01:12:11,633
From now on, he is to be considered
a material witness
1100
01:12:11,710 -- 01:12:13,439
and watched around the clock.
1101
01:12:13,512 -- 01:12:15,912
I expect a full report of all his movements.
1102
01:12:31,864 -- 01:12:33,525
Hello, Mr. Scott.
1103
01:12:35,167 -- 01:12:36,293
Andy.
1104
01:12:36,802 -- 01:12:37,791
What are you doing here?
1105
01:12:37,870 -- 01:12:40,805
- Waiting for you, Mr. Scott.
- Yeah?
1106
01:12:41,073 -- 01:12:45,737
We've heard rumors, unpleasant rumors.
Let's take a little stroll.
1107
01:12:46,578 -- 01:12:48,944
I'm in no mood for you. Beat it.
1108
01:12:49,148 -- 01:12:50,911
Come on, Mr. Scott.
1109
01:13:12,805 -- 01:13:14,033
Get in.
1110
01:13:17,743 -- 01:13:19,973
- Hello, Victor.
- Hello, Frank.
1111
01:13:20,846 -- 01:13:23,838
- Thought we'd better have a chat.
- About what?
1112
01:13:23,916 -- 01:13:26,680
They're saying that you're going
to defend Ellen Borden in court.
1113
01:13:26,752 -- 01:13:28,242
That's right.
1114
01:13:28,420 -- 01:13:30,251
That might be embarrassing.
1115
01:13:30,322 -- 01:13:33,257
Forget it. You're not going to be involved.
1116
01:13:34,827 -- 01:13:36,727
I'm a worrier, Victor.
1117
01:13:36,829 -- 01:13:39,161
Sometimes these things backfire.
1118
01:13:39,231 -- 01:13:42,792
Well, every time you go into a courtroom,
it's a gamble.
1119
01:13:42,901 -- 01:13:44,801
I'm the house, Victor.
1120
01:13:45,104 -- 01:13:46,662
I never gamble.
1121
01:13:47,973 -- 01:13:50,703
Don't you realize why I took this case?
1122
01:13:51,009 -- 01:13:53,102
I know Ray Borden was your man.
1123
01:13:53,178 -- 01:13:55,442
Now, do you want some other lawyer
poking into this thing,
1124
01:13:55,514 -- 01:13:59,041
turning up all the evidence he can find,
no matter whom it hurts?
1125
01:13:59,118 -- 01:14:01,586
I know how to keep on safe ground.
1126
01:14:02,221 -- 01:14:05,657
I'm not just defending Ellen Borden.
I'm defending you.
1127
01:14:05,724 -- 01:14:10,161
I want you to know, Victor,
that you'll be very well paid for this case,
1128
01:14:10,529 -- 01:14:12,656
whichever way it turns out.
1129
01:14:16,602 -- 01:14:18,467
...or knocked it aside. I'm not sure which.
1130
01:14:18,537 -- 01:14:20,801
And that's when you pulled the trigger?
1131
01:14:20,873 -- 01:14:23,603
I never even knew I pulled the trigger.
1132
01:14:24,276 -- 01:14:25,641
Thank you.
1133
01:14:26,612 -- 01:14:28,102
Your witness.
1134
01:14:28,247 -- 01:14:31,011
FORD: Mrs. Borden, not content with
just killing your husband,
1135
01:14:31,083 -- 01:14:33,415
you would dishonor him as well.
1136
01:14:34,052 -- 01:14:39,513
Destroy his fine record and reputation
by testifying to a mythical phone call.
1137
01:14:41,026 -- 01:14:44,018
Tell us, who was the mythical person
1138
01:14:44,096 -- 01:14:47,395
you ask us to believe was
on the other end of the line?
1139
01:14:47,466 -- 01:14:48,865
I don't know.
1140
01:14:48,934 -- 01:14:51,164
You claim this phone call led to
the killing of your husband,
1141
01:14:51,236 -- 01:14:52,999
and you don't know?
1142
01:14:53,105 -- 01:14:54,163
No.
1143
01:14:54,973 -- 01:14:56,167
I see.
1144
01:14:57,075 -- 01:15:00,636
This is a very harrowing picture
you've painted for us, Mrs. Borden.
1145
01:15:00,712 -- 01:15:04,910
A maddened killer in front of you,
and a 10-story drop at your back.
1146
01:15:05,817 -- 01:15:07,444
Classic picture.
1147
01:15:07,586 -- 01:15:12,114
Defenseless womanhood with nothing but
a.38 caliber revolver in her hand.
1148
01:15:12,224 -- 01:15:14,590
But naturally, it was well-painted.
1149
01:15:14,660 -- 01:15:17,993
You and Mr. Scott have made
a very artistic team for a very long time.
1150
01:15:18,063 -- 01:15:19,325
I object!
1151
01:15:19,398 -- 01:15:22,856
VICTOR: The prosecutor's comments
are not pertinent to the case.
1152
01:15:22,935 -- 01:15:25,870
FORD: I intend to show
that they are extremely pertinent.
1153
01:15:25,938 -- 01:15:27,530
Objection overruled.
1154
01:15:27,606 -- 01:15:29,972
Cross-examination will continue.
1155
01:15:30,275 -- 01:15:34,507
Mrs. Borden, were you not indebted
to Victor Scott for your education?
1156
01:15:34,580 -- 01:15:36,741
Yes. I'm grateful to him.
1157
01:15:36,882 -- 01:15:39,612
FORD: Were you not also indebted to him
for your first job,
1158
01:15:39,685 -- 01:15:43,246
your only job, that of legal assistant
in the District Attorney's Office?
1159
01:15:43,322 -- 01:15:44,414
Yes.
1160
01:15:44,623 -- 01:15:46,420
Was not your relationship
with Victor Scott,
1161
01:15:46,491 -- 01:15:48,425
who is here in court defending you today,
1162
01:15:48,493 -- 01:15:52,327
so close that it continued even after
your marriage to Ray Borden?
1163
01:15:52,397 -- 01:15:53,421
Why, yes.
1164
01:15:53,498 -- 01:15:56,592
Wasn't that somewhat unusual
for a married woman?
1165
01:15:56,668 -- 01:15:59,068
Of course not!
I don't know what you mean!
1166
01:15:59,137 -- 01:16:01,799
Did you, or did you not,
visit Victor Scott the day of the murder?
1167
01:16:01,873 -- 01:16:03,704
Your Honor, I object!
1168
01:16:03,976 -- 01:16:06,877
The prosecutor knows that self-defense
is not murder.
1169
01:16:06,945 -- 01:16:08,742
Objection sustained.
1170
01:16:09,514 -- 01:16:14,144
Had not Victor Scott recently thwarted
justice in the so-called horse parlor case,
1171
01:16:14,219 -- 01:16:16,187
a case which you had helped to prepare?
1172
01:16:16,255 -- 01:16:18,348
Mr. Scott did win the case.
1173
01:16:18,423 -- 01:16:21,017
Mr. Scott's success in that case
was obviously due to
1174
01:16:21,093 -- 01:16:24,062
his having received prior information
concerning our plans.
1175
01:16:24,129 -- 01:16:27,030
Were you, as my assistant,
in a position to give him that information?
1176
01:16:27,099 -- 01:16:30,967
Your Honor, I object to Mr. Ford laying
the blame for his own ineptitude
1177
01:16:31,036 -- 01:16:32,298
at the door of my client.
1178
01:16:32,371 -- 01:16:33,861
Mr. Scott, you're out of order.
1179
01:16:33,939 -- 01:16:36,134
The question here is one of fact,
not conjecture.
1180
01:16:36,208 -- 01:16:38,870
Were you in such a position, Mrs. Borden?
1181
01:16:38,944 -- 01:16:39,933
Yes.
1182
01:16:40,012 -- 01:16:43,470
On the night in question, was there any
discussion between you and your husband
1183
01:16:43,548 -- 01:16:45,607
about this leakage of information?
1184
01:16:45,684 -- 01:16:46,708
Why, yes, there was.
1185
01:16:46,785 -- 01:16:48,878
And wasn't it your husband's duty
as chief investigator
1186
01:16:48,954 -- 01:16:50,888
to uncover the source of this betrayal
of public trust?
1187
01:16:50,956 -- 01:16:51,945
Yes, it was his...
1188
01:16:52,024 -- 01:16:54,083
And wasn't it his duty,
if he did uncover the pipeline,
1189
01:16:54,159 -- 01:16:55,183
to report it to me immediately?
1190
01:16:55,260 -- 01:16:56,249
Yes, but I'm trying...
1191
01:16:56,328 -- 01:16:58,819
And as a point of fact,
did he not uncover it that night?
1192
01:16:58,897 -- 01:17:00,558
Did he not confront you with your guilt,
1193
01:17:00,632 -- 01:17:02,964
and did you not murder him
to keep him from reporting to me?
1194
01:17:03,035 -- 01:17:05,697
- No! How can you twist the facts...
- I'm twisting nothing.
1195
01:17:05,771 -- 01:17:08,865
Did you, or did you not, kill your husband
to prevent him from doing his duty?
1196
01:17:08,940 -- 01:17:09,998
No!
1197
01:17:11,043 -- 01:17:13,978
Answer this,
and please answer it carefully.
1198
01:17:14,746 -- 01:17:18,011
Wasn't this situation,
this leakage of information,
1199
01:17:18,083 -- 01:17:20,779
the direct cause of Ray Borden's death?
1200
01:17:21,053 -- 01:17:23,715
- Yes, but you...
- No further questions.
1201
01:17:23,922 -- 01:17:26,584
Do you wish to reexamine your witness?
1202
01:17:28,226 -- 01:17:30,956
Your Honor, I ask for an hour's recess.
1203
01:17:31,363 -- 01:17:33,388
Has the prosecution any objection?
1204
01:17:33,465 -- 01:17:35,057
No objection at all, Your Honor.
1205
01:17:35,133 -- 01:17:38,694
As it is nearly noon,
court will resume session at 2:00.
1206
01:17:44,509 -- 01:17:46,340
I won't let you down.
1207
01:17:58,056 -- 01:17:59,853
Well, here are the files. Now what do I do?
1208
01:17:59,925 -- 01:18:03,224
Put them in an envelope
and mail it to yourself, registered mail.
1209
01:18:03,295 -- 01:18:05,786
That ought to keep them out of circulation
long enough.
1210
01:18:05,864 -- 01:18:08,628
It gives me the creeps,
like it was your will or something.
1211
01:18:08,700 -- 01:18:11,794
Hinkel, you're being morbid.
Come on, let's go.
1212
01:18:20,946 -- 01:18:23,847
- Mr. Garland in?
- Why, yes, but he's busy at the moment.
1213
01:18:23,915 -- 01:18:26,782
FRANK: Scratch that all out
and take a new letter.
1214
01:18:26,852 -- 01:18:30,253
This is to confirm our conversation
of last Thursday.
1215
01:18:30,756 -- 01:18:34,123
- We'll finish this later, Dorothy.
- Yes, Mr. Garland.
1216
01:18:34,192 -- 01:18:37,218
Well, Scott, I hear everything is going fine.
1217
01:18:37,629 -- 01:18:39,597
Then Andy is more optimistic than I am.
1218
01:18:39,664 -- 01:18:42,758
Why? They haven't smoked out
a thing on us so far.
1219
01:18:42,834 -- 01:18:45,462
- I'm losing the case.
- Oh, be a sport.
1220
01:18:46,405 -- 01:18:48,373
There's always got to be a first time.
1221
01:18:48,440 -- 01:18:51,841
Sit down. Relax.
I'll have some lunch sent in.
1222
01:18:51,977 -- 01:18:53,808
You're not listening.
1223
01:18:53,879 -- 01:18:56,109
You're going to be in the middle of this
before you know it.
1224
01:18:56,181 -- 01:18:58,342
There won't be any middle
if you lose it fast enough.
1225
01:18:58,417 -- 01:19:02,376
Impossible. I can't plead the defendant
guilty without her consent.
1226
01:19:02,454 -- 01:19:04,888
What have they got
that I don't know about?
1227
01:19:04,956 -- 01:19:07,789
Well, something
they don't know about yet.
1228
01:19:08,193 -- 01:19:11,128
Now, we've got to get a dismissal
before this thing goes any further.
1229
01:19:11,196 -- 01:19:12,288
How?
1230
01:19:13,198 -- 01:19:15,530
We'll need some help from Andy.
1231
01:19:17,169 -- 01:19:20,502
It may take a little of his time,
about three years.
1232
01:19:21,072 -- 01:19:23,097
You're ahead of me, Victor.
1233
01:19:23,175 -- 01:19:26,235
The prosecution has based its whole case
on Ellen being the pipeline.
1234
01:19:26,311 -- 01:19:28,302
That's the only motive they can show.
1235
01:19:28,380 -- 01:19:30,780
So I put Andy on as a defense witness.
1236
01:19:30,849 -- 01:19:33,579
He admits he was the contact man
and Ray Borden was the leak.
1237
01:19:33,652 -- 01:19:35,085
What happens to Andy?
1238
01:19:35,153 -- 01:19:38,611
They'll prosecute him
for corruption of a public official.
1239
01:19:38,690 -- 01:19:39,987
He'll plead guilty
1240
01:19:40,058 -- 01:19:44,358
to cut off all embarrassing questions,
and get three years at the most.
1241
01:19:44,596 -- 01:19:48,259
Am I expected to sacrifice Andy
just to save Ellen Borden?
1242
01:19:48,433 -- 01:19:50,094
To save yourself.
1243
01:19:52,704 -- 01:19:56,868
And by the way,
how's your latest girlfriend, Angel O'Hara?
1244
01:19:57,242 -- 01:20:00,177
How should I know?
I threw her out a week ago.
1245
01:20:00,245 -- 01:20:01,337
Why?
1246
01:20:01,880 -- 01:20:04,110
I understand,
on the day of the alleged murder,
1247
01:20:04,182 -- 01:20:07,049
she took Ray Borden's phone call
at your apartment.
1248
01:20:07,118 -- 01:20:09,552
That's a direct link to you, Frank.
1249
01:20:09,621 -- 01:20:11,248
- Who knows about this?
- I do.
1250
01:20:11,323 -- 01:20:13,450
- Anybody else?
- Not yet.
1251
01:20:16,161 -- 01:20:18,925
I don't want to see Ellen Borden
take this rap, Frank.
1252
01:20:23,835 -- 01:20:26,030
Three years isn't a long time, Andy.
1253
01:20:26,104 -- 01:20:28,004
- You're young.
- Not that young.
1254
01:20:28,106 -- 01:20:29,232
I've done a lot for you.
1255
01:20:29,307 -- 01:20:32,299
You always wanted to be a gentleman.
I made you one.
1256
01:20:32,377 -- 01:20:35,005
- We've been like a father and son.
- Cut it.
1257
01:20:38,183 -- 01:20:42,119
I'd love to cooperate with you
and toss Andy to the wolves,
1258
01:20:42,621 -- 01:20:45,385
but his character is so poor,
he'd probably rat on me.
1259
01:20:45,657 -- 01:20:48,387
- There's gotta be another way out.
- No, there isn't any.
1260
01:20:48,493 -- 01:20:52,293
Make Ellen Borden look so guilty
the prosecution can just sit on its hands.
1261
01:20:52,697 -- 01:20:54,392
- Well, I've got to go.
- You heard me.
1262
01:20:54,466 -- 01:20:56,696
Lose the case and lose it now.
1263
01:20:57,369 -- 01:20:58,961
If the lid blows off, don't blame me.
1264
01:20:59,037 -- 01:21:01,972
I don't blame people. I bury them.
1265
01:21:02,107 -- 01:21:04,940
That reminds me, if you get trigger-happy,
1266
01:21:05,043 -- 01:21:09,639
remember all my files relating to you
will be on their way to the DA.
1267
01:21:17,255 -- 01:21:19,348
He was bluffing.
1268
01:21:20,258 -- 01:21:24,251
Sure, but why did he say it now?
1269
01:21:30,569 -- 01:21:34,665
Andy, I think Mrs. Borden
needs a new lawyer.
1270
01:21:44,783 -- 01:21:47,251
He's coming out. Been with Garland.
1271
01:21:47,319 -- 01:21:50,288
Too bad. He was a good DA.
Best we ever had.
1272
01:21:50,355 -- 01:21:51,720
He had a touch.
1273
01:22:02,934 -- 01:22:05,994
- What happened?
- No deal. Let's go.
1274
01:22:15,246 -- 01:22:16,838
A tail if I ever saw one.
1275
01:22:43,642 -- 01:22:45,906
Turn down the next street. It's shorter.
1276
01:22:46,144 -- 01:22:49,307
- It's not much of a street.
- It'll do.
1277
01:23:05,730 -- 01:23:07,960
Right at the next corner.
Speed her up a little.
1278
01:23:08,033 -- 01:23:09,796
What is this? A driving lesson?
1279
01:23:25,517 -- 01:23:26,677
Stop here.
1280
01:23:30,355 -- 01:23:33,620
- Here, this is the address.
- But I thought you were coming.
1281
01:23:34,025 -- 01:23:36,152
Plans change. Go on.
1282
01:23:58,016 -- 01:23:59,483
(WOMEN SCREAMING)
1283
01:24:18,570 -- 01:24:21,505
Mr. Scott is delinquent. It's after 2:00.
1284
01:24:22,373 -- 01:24:24,967
Your Honor, I've just been informed that
Mr. Scott has been delayed
1285
01:24:25,043 -- 01:24:26,510
for a reason of extreme seriousness.
1286
01:24:26,578 -- 01:24:28,569
- Yes, Mr. Ford?
- Within the past quarter hour
1287
01:24:28,646 -- 01:24:30,841
an attempt has been made
on Mr. Scott's life.
1288
01:24:30,915 -- 01:24:31,939
(CROWD GASPING)
1289
01:24:32,016 -- 01:24:33,142
(GAVEL POUNDING)
1290
01:24:33,985 -- 01:24:35,384
Do you have any further details?
1291
01:24:35,453 -- 01:24:38,752
My men killed his assailant
and Mr. Scott left the scene in a taxi.
1292
01:24:38,923 -- 01:24:42,017
They couldn't say whether or not
he had sustained any injury.
1293
01:24:50,869 -- 01:24:55,067
I beg the court's pardon for the delay,
but it was unavoidable.
1294
01:24:55,140 -- 01:24:56,664
So I understand, Mr. Scott.
1295
01:24:56,841 -- 01:25:00,106
But are you all right?
Are you able to continue?
1296
01:25:00,178 -- 01:25:01,611
Yes, Your Honor.
1297
01:25:01,679 -- 01:25:05,615
I would like to call my next witness.
Miss Angel O'Hara.
1298
01:25:06,050 -- 01:25:07,574
Is she present in the court?
1299
01:25:10,555 -- 01:25:12,546
Well, Mr. Scott, is she?
1300
01:25:15,160 -- 01:25:17,287
Yes. Yes, she is, Your Honor.
1301
01:25:17,762 -- 01:25:19,093
(CROWD MURMURING)
1302
01:25:25,737 -- 01:25:28,001
Would you please take the stand?
1303
01:25:34,445 -- 01:25:35,935
Raise your right hand.
1304
01:25:36,014 -- 01:25:39,142
Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
1305
01:25:39,217 -- 01:25:41,344
- so help you God?
- Yes, sir.
1306
01:25:41,553 -- 01:25:42,713
Miss O'Hara,
1307
01:25:43,788 -- 01:25:47,485
were you in the apartment
of Frank Garland at approximately 6:30
1308
01:25:48,326 -- 01:25:50,294
on the evening of March the 3rd?
1309
01:25:50,562 -- 01:25:51,551
Yes, sir.
1310
01:25:51,830 -- 01:25:55,391
Do you have personal knowledge
of a phone call at that time and date?
1311
01:25:56,267 -- 01:25:57,256
Yes, I have.
1312
01:25:57,335 -- 01:25:59,803
- Who was the call for?
- Mr. Garland.
1313
01:26:00,438 -- 01:26:02,167
And who made the call?
1314
01:26:03,975 -- 01:26:05,272
Ray Borden.
1315
01:26:05,343 -- 01:26:06,503
(CROWD CHATTERING)
1316
01:26:07,378 -- 01:26:10,973
- VICTOR: You sure of that?
- Absolutely, he told me his name.
1317
01:26:11,249 -- 01:26:13,376
Besides, he was very insulting.
1318
01:26:14,219 -- 01:26:17,382
You'd heard Mr. Borden's voice
on other occasions?
1319
01:26:17,689 -- 01:26:21,557
Why, of course. I talked to him several
times when he came to see Mr. Garland.
1320
01:26:21,659 -- 01:26:23,183
Will you explain...
1321
01:26:28,833 -- 01:26:29,822
Vic.
1322
01:26:30,535 -- 01:26:34,699
Ellen, you're a lawyer.
You ought to be able to take it from here.
1323
01:26:34,772 -- 01:26:36,933
Vic, what's happened?
What have they done to you?
1324
01:26:37,008 -- 01:26:41,274
Don't let them call a recess.
Gotta protect that witness.
1325
01:26:41,813 -- 01:26:43,508
Worth her weight in gold.
1326
01:26:45,850 -- 01:26:52,153
Mr. Ford, in view of the circumstances
and the testimony we've just heard,
1327
01:26:52,357 -- 01:26:53,984
do you care to proceed with the case?
1328
01:26:54,058 -- 01:26:58,461
Your Honor, the People move that the case
be dismissed in the interest of justice.
1329
01:26:59,230 -- 01:27:00,492
So ordered.
1330
01:27:01,099 -- 01:27:02,361
(GAVEL BANGS)
1331
01:27:02,567 -- 01:27:03,966
Thank you, Vic.
1332
01:27:06,070 -- 01:27:08,664
Vic, my men are on their way
to pick up Frank Garland.
1333
01:27:09,007 -- 01:27:10,770
And this time, thanks to you,
1334
01:27:10,842 -- 01:27:13,675
I think the District Attorney's Office
will get an indictment.
1335
01:27:13,745 -- 01:27:17,146
Mr. Scott, the court trusts you will appear
before us soon again,
1336
01:27:17,682 -- 01:27:20,310
but in a less spectacular manner.
1337
01:27:21,152 -- 01:27:26,112
Ellen, next time
I tell you to marry somebody,
1338
01:27:27,859 -- 01:27:29,622
don't listen to me.
1339
01:27:31,496 -- 01:27:32,724
Father's orders.
1340
01:27:35,900 -- 01:27:38,095
I guess this is one he really wanted to win.
1341
01:27:52,483 -- 01:27:53,507
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