The Rogues' Tavern (1936) – A Murder Mystery in a Stormy Night - video Dailymotion

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‘The Rogues' Tavern’ is a 1936 American murder mystery film directed by Robert F. Hill. The story follows Jimmy Kelly and Marjorie Burns, a couple who arrive at the Red Rock Tavern on a stormy night, intending to get married. However, their plans are disrupted when a series of murders occur, seemingly committed by a wild dog. As the guests become trapped inside the tavern, Jimmy, a detective, takes it upon himself to solve the mystery. The film blends suspense, intrigue, and classic "old dark house" horror elements, making it a compelling entry in the genre.  Credits: Director: Robert F. Hill Producer: Sam Katzman Starring: Wallace Ford, Barbara Pepper, Joan Woodbury Screenplay: Al Martin Cinematography: William Hyer  #TheRoguesTavern1936 #ClassicHollywood #MysteryFilm

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00:00:00The End

00:00:30Your name, please?

00:00:50Marjorie Burns.

00:00:52Your occupation?

00:00:54Well, I was a detective at a department store.

00:00:58What is your name?

00:00:59Jimmy Kelly.

00:01:01I am a detective.

00:01:03At least you two should be able to keep track of each other.

00:01:07Yeah, you signed.

00:01:10We'd like to get married right away.

00:01:13If you're in a hurry, I'm afraid you're in the wrong state.

00:01:17I have a friend, a justice of the peace, crossed the line.

00:01:20I'd be only too happy to send him a telegram.

00:01:24He'd want me to, to meet you at Red Rock Tavern.

00:01:26Well, that'd be very nice of you.

00:01:30Are you married?

00:01:34No.

00:01:34I was born this way.

00:01:36I was born this way.

00:01:37I was born this way.

00:01:41The End

00:02:15This is the kind of night that gives me the willies.

00:02:45Something's always giving you the willies.

00:02:47As soon as I can save enough money, I'm going to get out of here.

00:02:52I want to be where there's light.

00:02:56Sounds like the wailing of ghosts.

00:03:00What makes ghosts wail, Mrs. Jameson?

00:03:03Oh, Bert, don't ask foolish questions.

00:03:07Go and put another log on the fire.

00:03:09Ah, yes.

00:03:12Say, Mason, why do you think Wentworth asked us to meet him here?

00:03:17I haven't the slightest idea.

00:03:20But whatever he has on his mind must be important.

00:03:24Bill's message read the same as ours.

00:03:26But what I can't understand is why he wants to see Gloria.

00:03:40You're not bad at this gag.

00:03:43Have I told you anything yet?

00:03:45Yes, I've taken that journey that you mentioned.

00:03:48And if I place this dark woman properly, you've told me plenty.

00:03:51I should go into this thing as a business instead of...

00:03:56That's a bad card, isn't it?

00:04:00That is the card of death, Harrison.

00:04:08Well, it's funny.

00:04:10I feel all right.

00:04:13Sometimes, cards lie.

00:04:17Personally, I haven't much confidence in this sort of thing.

00:04:19Oh!

00:04:20That's a bad sign.

00:04:42Well, at any rate, I'll be careful.

00:04:47That's always a good idea.

00:04:50If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go to my room.

00:04:55Certainly.

00:04:56Certainly.

00:05:20You're welcome.

00:05:24You're welcome.

00:05:25Yeah, honey, you could use a nice fireplace.

00:05:36Can I help it?

00:05:37Yeah, you got a fireplace?

00:05:39Oh, we've got one inside.

00:05:40Well, the fireplace won't come to us.

00:05:43I guess we'll have to go there.

00:05:44Keep the change.

00:05:45Here are, honey.

00:05:55Well, there it is.

00:06:07My name's Kelly.

00:06:08Has there been a man, Justice of the Peace, looking for me?

00:06:11No.

00:06:12That's funny.

00:06:13It's slightly inconvenient, too.

00:06:15Well, are you sure you're in the right place?

00:06:17Well, this is the Red Rock Tavern, isn't it?

00:06:19Yes.

00:06:20Well, if my man shows up, I'll only need one room.

00:06:22If he don't, I'll have to have two.

00:06:25I'm sorry.

00:06:32We can't accommodate you, sir.

00:06:34You can't?

00:06:35No, we haven't any vacancies.

00:06:38Well, that's it.

00:06:40You mind if we hang around a bit until the justice shows up?

00:06:43Why, no.

00:06:44Thanks.

00:06:51Well, what's the good news?

00:06:52Oh, bad, honey.

00:06:53The guy hasn't shown it.

00:06:54Looks like we'll have to sleep standing.

00:06:56It's got me.

00:06:57A joint like this out in the middle of nowhere is doing more business than the Grand Central

00:07:00Railroad Station.

00:07:02What'll I do with these?

00:07:04Oh, just leave them there.

00:07:06Yes.

00:07:07Oh, what a spot.

00:07:10Is this better than chasing petty thieves through a department store, I ask?

00:07:15Yes, it sure is.

00:07:16Oh, starting to answer your own questions, huh?

00:07:18Now, don't stop me.

00:07:19Oh, I'm full of romance.

00:07:20Must be this tavern.

00:07:21The fireplace.

00:07:22I feel so poetic.

00:07:23I could make love to a snowman.

00:07:24If that justice of the peace doesn't show up, the chances are you'll have to.

00:07:26Oh, dear.

00:07:27You know, it is peaceful here and quiet.

00:07:28It's nice.

00:07:29Down here!

00:07:30I came from Harrison's room.

00:07:31What?

00:07:32What?

00:07:33What?

00:07:34What?

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00:07:47What?

00:07:48What happened?

00:07:49The guards didn't lie.

00:07:50Come on, Jimmy.

00:07:51Wait a minute, punk.

00:07:52You're liable to poke your face in where it doesn't belong.

00:07:53You hug your fire.

00:07:54I'll see what this is all about.

00:07:55I'm through.

00:07:56Through.

00:07:57I can't breathe.

00:07:58It's getting dark.

00:07:59I'm...

00:08:00I'm...

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00:08:18I'm afraid to die.

00:08:23Look at those marks on his throat.

00:08:27That police dog must have done it.

00:08:30They're teeth marks all right.

00:08:43What's going on here?

00:08:44I don't exactly know.

00:08:45No, I heard a terrible moan from Mr. Harrison's room.

00:08:49We'll take care of that killer.

00:08:57Is there... well?

00:08:59Harrison's dead.

00:09:01Where are you going?

00:09:02To get my gun.

00:09:03That dog will never attack anyone else.

00:09:15I should have had that dog put out of the way a long time ago.

00:09:24He's a killer.

00:09:25Powered wolf.

00:09:31Well, what do you think?

00:09:32He hasn't showed up yet.

00:09:34Who?

00:09:35The justice of the peace.

00:09:37No, no, no.

00:09:38I mean about the case.

00:09:39I didn't come here to solve any murder mysteries.

00:09:42My object is marriage.

00:09:46You'd better be careful of him.

00:09:47Don't worry, I will.

00:09:58You know, it might not be a bad idea to phone the coroner.

00:10:02Yes, surely.

00:10:04I'll do it for you, Mrs. Jameson.

00:10:06Oh, will you please?

00:10:08Gladly.

00:10:11Give me the coroner's office.

00:10:13I knew this would happen.

00:10:15Huh?

00:10:15I warned Harrison.

00:10:21How did you know the dog was going to attack him?

00:10:25I'll tell you something else.

00:10:28Everyone here is in the shadow of death.

00:10:32The same thing that happened to Harrison might happen to you.

00:10:36Or you.

00:10:40Or me.

00:10:40Come on, sister.

00:10:42Let us in on your secret.

00:10:45I read it in the cards.

00:10:46You mean you're a mind reader?

00:10:48Oh, cut it out, honey.

00:10:49A mind reader reads minds.

00:10:51You're letting yourself open for a wisecrack there, Jimmy.

00:10:54To stop your clowning?

00:10:56This is a very serious situation.

00:10:59She reads it in the cards.

00:11:02Personally, I think it's a lot of hoey.

00:11:04And I'd suggest that you get over here as soon as possible.

00:11:12That's fine.

00:11:15Goodbye.

00:11:16Goodbye.

00:11:36I hope he killed that dog.

00:11:39Whether he did or not, I think we'd all better turn in.

00:11:42But what about the coroner?

00:11:44Well, I'll wait up for him.

00:11:46You folks had better get to bed.

00:11:49Say.

00:11:52Couldn't you put us up somewhere for the night?

00:11:54Why, uh, as soon as they take Mr. Harrison's body out, you could have his room.

00:12:01Well, I don't think I could go for that.

00:12:04I'll bunk with Bill.

00:12:06You and your husband can have my room.

00:12:08Well, uh, we're not married yet.

00:12:11I have a large double bed.

00:12:13And if you don't mind, I'd be very glad to share it with you.

00:12:17You can sleep with me.

00:12:19You've got yourself a bed, partner, mister.

00:12:21Would you mind helping me upstairs with the bags?

00:12:24The, uh, large one goes to this gentleman's room and the other one goes to the lady's.

00:12:30Yes, sir.

00:12:30Well, I'm retiring. Good night.

00:12:35Good night.

00:12:36Pleasant dreams.

00:12:37You mean pleasant nightmares, don't you?

00:12:41When you come back down, fix the fire for the night.

00:12:45Yes, sir.

00:12:46You'd better stay up.

00:12:47Maybe you'll be able to help the coroner.

00:12:50I think I can take care of everything.

00:12:53If you're needed, I'll wake you up.

00:12:55Good night.

00:12:56Good night, darling.

00:12:59Hi, dear.

00:13:00Well, he got away from me.

00:13:04But we can set a trap for him in the morning.

00:13:06That sounds like a very sensible idea.

00:13:08We've had enough excitement for one evening.

00:13:11Now, let's go.

00:13:16Has Wentworth shown up yet?

00:13:18No.

00:13:19That's funny.

00:13:20The justice of the peace show is up. Call me.

00:13:22Oh, sure.

00:13:24Must have been something very important to detain him.

00:13:27Oh, no doubt about it.

00:13:28Which room are the girls in?

00:13:30Uh, that one.

00:13:39Did I scare you?

00:13:40Will you please go to bed and stop playing?

00:13:43Good night, dear.

00:13:44I wonder if I'm making a mistake.

00:13:55Well, he has a sense of humor, hasn't he?

00:13:58Yes, sort of.

00:14:00But even with that handicap, he's the most popular man in the department.

00:14:04The department?

00:14:05Yes, Jimmy's a detective.

00:14:08And if I must say so myself, a mighty good one.

00:14:12Too bad about Harrison.

00:14:14Did you know him?

00:14:17Well, slightly.

00:14:20How long have you been down here?

00:14:22Came down this afternoon.

00:14:24On a vacation?

00:14:26Yeah.

00:14:26Well, is he working on a case here?

00:14:31Yes, if you can consider me a case.

00:14:34You see, he wants to turn me over to the justice of the peace.

00:14:38It's sort of a life sentence.

00:14:41And believe me, it's one jolt a girl can't be freed from on account of good behavior.

00:14:46No, of course not.

00:14:47Will you excuse me?

00:14:49I'll be back in a minute.

00:14:50I certainly...

00:14:51Well, I guess I'll turn in.

00:14:54Hey, wait a minute.

00:14:56Twin beds in there in my room.

00:14:59Why don't you bunk in there with me?

00:15:02Well, that's not a bad idea.

00:15:05Thanks, I will.

00:15:16I thought you were going to bed.

00:15:23I was.

00:15:24You'll excuse us, won't you?

00:15:26Oh, sure, sure, sure, sure, sure.

00:15:42Now, what's wrong?

00:15:44You know the boy who's sharing Bill's room?

00:15:46Yes?

00:15:46He's a detective.

00:15:48No.

00:15:48The girl told me.

00:15:50I'm sure we're not responsible for their being here.

00:15:52But I thought I ought to warn you, it's better to be on the safe side.

00:16:01It's you.

00:16:02What's that?

00:16:03Let's find out.

00:16:12Wait a minute.

00:16:13Stay in there, Margie.

00:16:15You'll find out what all this yelling's about.

00:16:30He's dead.

00:16:32Killed just like Harrison.

00:16:34Turn on the lights.

00:16:49It's you.

00:16:50I'm sorry.

00:16:51Turn on the lights.

00:16:53Turn on the lights.

00:16:54It's you.

00:16:54It's a pity he didn't get that dog.

00:17:13This is getting on my nerves.

00:17:16We'd better lock all the windows

00:17:17so that animal can't get back in here.

00:17:21I'll lock this one if you fellas take care of the rest of them on the ground floor.

00:17:24Okay.

00:17:31Oh, Nathan.

00:17:32We're all doomed.

00:17:34I can sense it.

00:17:35Oh, pull yourself together.

00:17:37Take care of her, will you, please?

00:17:39This place is spooky.

00:17:41Shut up!

00:17:43Isn't it bad enough to have the tavern turned into a madhouse

00:17:45without you wailing all the time?

00:17:51Take a look at the windows, will you?

00:17:53Sure.

00:17:57Sure.

00:17:57I don't know.

00:18:27I don't know.

00:18:57They should have been here by now.

00:18:59Maybe I'd better call him again.

00:19:01Supposing I call him this time.

00:19:09Hello?

00:19:11Hello?

00:19:13Hello?

00:19:15Hello?

00:19:17Now what's wrong?

00:19:46That's what I'm going to try and find out.

00:19:48I'm going to try and find out.

00:19:50I'm going to try and find out.

00:19:52I'm going to try and find out.

00:19:56I'm going to try and find out.

00:19:58I'm going to try and find out.

00:20:00I'm going to try and find out.

00:20:09I'm going to try and find out.

00:20:15Hmm.

00:20:42Well, that's a clever dog.

00:20:43After he kills his victims, he cuts the telephone wires.

00:20:48Why?

00:20:48That's impossible.

00:20:49You're telling me?

00:20:52How do you figure it out?

00:20:54Well, uh, I haven't yet.

00:20:58Of course.

00:20:59You're the logical man to solve this mystery.

00:21:02Now, what do you mean by that, Crack?

00:21:05Being a detective, you're naturally more familiar with murders.

00:21:09That is, if these were murders...

00:21:12Oh, are you a policeman?

00:21:14Well, I am an officer, but I'm traveling incognito.

00:21:17I thought you came in a bus.

00:21:19Shut up.

00:21:20Say, how did you know I was a cop?

00:21:28Your feet gave you away.

00:21:33You're not doing so bad yourself there, partner.

00:21:36All right, bud.

00:21:55That's Margie.

00:22:08What happened, honey?

00:22:09This dog.

00:22:10He tried to get into my room.

00:22:12Oh, are you sure?

00:22:14What do you mean am I sure?

00:22:16Do you think I could get in this nervous condition all by myself?

00:22:18I can't understand it.

00:22:22I was practicing to be a dutiful wife like you told me,

00:22:25and I stayed in that room.

00:22:26And then the dog's face appeared in the window.

00:22:28I know, I know.

00:22:29I've heard that before.

00:22:30That just as a piece had shown up, we wouldn't be in this mess.

00:22:33Oh, if we don't get out of here soon, we'll need the militia.

00:22:36Darling, will you please hush up?

00:22:37Come on.

00:22:41Are you all right?

00:22:43Yes.

00:22:43What do you mean yes?

00:22:44Look at me.

00:22:45I'm shaking like a leaf.

00:22:47Say, you seem sorry I wasn't bitten to death.

00:22:51Margie, will you please hush?

00:22:52Come on.

00:22:53What do you mean, come on?

00:22:55I want to talk to you.

00:22:56But that dog in there can't...

00:22:57Don't worry.

00:22:57Nothing's going to hurt you.

00:23:00Oh, it was nice knowing you gentlemen.

00:23:06What do you think?

00:23:08Do I have to tell?

00:23:09You know, that girl's troubled with hallucinations.

00:23:22I don't think I'll wake any longer.

00:23:24Will you please make arrangements to have me driven back to town?

00:23:26I'm sorry.

00:23:27We're having a car on the place.

00:23:29You'll have to wait till the morning bus.

00:23:30Well, uh, I don't believe there's a chance of any of us getting much sleep tonight.

00:23:35Suppose I make some coffee.

00:23:37That's a grand idea, Mrs. Jameson.

00:23:39And I second the motion.

00:23:41All right.

00:23:42What makes you so sure that the dog I saw wasn't the one that killed those two men?

00:23:46They were not killed by a dog.

00:23:49Come on.

00:23:50Break down.

00:23:51I hate mysteries.

00:23:52Why, I don't even eat hash.

00:23:54Listen, you better sit down again.

00:23:57I just got up.

00:23:59You might as well sit down because what I'm going to tell you is going to knock you down anyway.

00:24:02So, Jane, just as well relax.

00:24:07See that?

00:24:08Don't tell me you joined the Elks.

00:24:10Oh.

00:24:12That's a dog's tooth.

00:24:13I found it in Hughes' room after he was killed.

00:24:16And get this.

00:24:17That's not the tooth of any live animal.

00:24:20There's no flesh around the end.

00:24:22And the enamel's worn off.

00:24:24What in the world are you driving at?

00:24:26The person that killed those two men

00:24:28used a set of false dog teeth.

00:24:34Say, this is thrilling.

00:24:36Boy, can I use this.

00:24:43Sugar?

00:24:52Harrison always liked coffee.

00:24:56Oh, come on, Gloria.

00:24:58Snap out of it.

00:24:58I wish I could.

00:25:00You have nothing to worry about.

00:25:02All the windows are locked.

00:25:03That's not going to do any good.

00:25:05It's closer than that.

00:25:08I can feel destruction.

00:25:12Near me.

00:25:13Well, drink your coffee, my dear.

00:25:14I'm sure it will make you feel better.

00:25:17Now, remember what I told you.

00:25:18The first thing we've got to do

00:25:19is to find a motive.

00:25:21Well, I don't think it's up here.

00:25:23Oh, you're impossible.

00:25:25Come on, five and ten cents store detective.

00:25:29This is certainly grand coffee, Mrs. Jameson.

00:25:33How do you feel now?

00:25:36All right.

00:25:42Well, you're just in time.

00:25:45I hope you don't mind my inviting strangers to your party, Mrs. Jameson.

00:25:49Why, not at all.

00:25:51Bert, bring two more cups.

00:25:53Yes.

00:25:55Well, I see you've pulled yourself together.

00:25:57Yes.

00:25:59Yes, I was a little upset myself.

00:26:01And how do you feel?

00:26:03Oh, never mind.

00:26:04I have a rough idea how you feel.

00:26:07You can joke if you want to.

00:26:08But before this night is over,

00:26:10you'll wish you never came here.

00:26:12Say,

00:26:14what do you think I'm having, a picnic?

00:26:18Oh, thank you, Bert.

00:26:27That must be Wentworth.

00:26:29Maybe Suggestors of the Peace.

00:26:33Oh, thank heaven you're here.

00:26:50We thought maybe you had an accident or something.

00:26:52Glad to see you went with.

00:26:54Sorry if I'm late, Mason,

00:26:56but I left just as soon as I got your wire.

00:26:59You received a message from me?

00:27:02Why, yes.

00:27:04There's something queer going on around here.

00:27:07We all received wires to meet you here.

00:27:09That's right.

00:27:10And they were signed Wentworth.

00:27:11It's a trick, Mason.

00:27:16It's a trick.

00:27:18Well, where's Harrison and Hughes?

00:27:21They're dead.

00:27:23What?

00:27:24Yes.

00:27:27I knew this would happen.

00:27:29What happened?

00:27:32Where are you, Jimmy?

00:27:33Here I am.

00:27:34Get a hold of my hand.

00:27:35What's going on here?

00:27:36There must be a fuse burned out.

00:27:38Well, I hope you're right.

00:27:51Oh, now what?

00:27:54There's nothing to worry about.

00:27:56Much.

00:28:03Oh, now don't tell me that's a canary.

00:28:06Stay right here.

00:28:07Jimmy!

00:28:10Jimmy!

00:28:31Hello, boy.

00:28:33You want to get in where it's warm?

00:28:34Yes, but you want to help me find out

00:28:37who's blaming you for these killings?

00:28:39Huh?

00:28:41Let's see, Mother.

00:28:43If I can find a piece of rope.

00:28:44Oh, this is better.

00:28:56This is better.

00:28:57Jimmy!

00:29:09Jimmy!

00:29:23Jimmy!

00:29:23Oh, Jimmy, if this is a gag, I'll break your neck.

00:29:45Who is she?

00:29:46Can't you fix these lights?

00:30:04This darkness is driving me mad.

00:30:06It's little Jimmy Kelly, and I've caught the killer.

00:30:21Oh, I could break your neck.

00:30:24Oh, I'm so glad to see you.

00:30:26Say, how did you manage to get a hold of him?

00:30:45I found him out there by that shed.

00:30:47He's a wild baby, all right, but I don't think he'll cause us any more trouble now.

00:30:50I'll say he won't.

00:30:51Are you sure this is the dog we want?

00:30:55Positively.

00:30:56I saw him in Harrison's room.

00:30:58You killer.

00:31:03This is the animal that killed Harrison and Hughes.

00:31:07Have you got a gun?

00:31:08No.

00:31:09Well, Hughes had one.

00:31:13Don't go in there, Mr. Mason.

00:31:15Why not?

00:31:16He...

00:31:17He's dead.

00:31:19Well, that is news.

00:31:21He sure wants to get rid of this dog.

00:31:48Well, I can't understand why Jameson said he was part wolf.

00:31:54I think I got the motive.

00:31:56What is it?

00:31:57Revenge.

00:31:58Revenge of what and by whom?

00:32:03Well, I didn't get that far, but...

00:32:08Huh?

00:32:15What are you hurring me for?

00:32:17Well, didn't you say something?

00:32:19No.

00:32:20Oh, I must have been hearing things.

00:32:22You're beginning to get warnings.

00:32:24Just like I did.

00:32:30Oh, they must have paid their light bill.

00:32:33You know, there's something that I'm going to train you to do after we get married.

00:32:38What's that?

00:32:38Keep quiet.

00:32:42I guess Mason's having trouble finding that gun.

00:32:45I'll give him a hand.

00:32:45Yeah, and hurry it up.

00:32:47Something's happened to Mason.

00:33:00Oh, my God.

00:33:03Here.

00:33:04Hold that dog.

00:33:05Get that dog.

00:33:06he's dead all right and killed the same way as the others but that's impossible the dog was in there

00:33:20muzzled and it wasn't a dog how could it be you're right these men were killed by a human who in

00:33:27some way used dog's teeth in order to throw the suspicion off of himself i've known this for an

00:33:31hour i suspected mason as being the guilty person i tried to trap him i'll have to ask you all to

00:33:39line up in the next room what right of you to tell us what to do he's a detective or something

00:33:45come on line up in the next room and who are you i'm something too you'll hurt her

00:33:51now i'll have to take charge we all know this animal didn't kill anybody let him lose

00:34:06well this is terrible i don't know what to do why we may all be killed probably the killers in this

00:34:15room right now where's the nearest telephone around here the gas station about two miles down the road

00:34:21i want you to phone as quickly as you can and have the police come here yes sir hey bring the

00:34:26coroner along too all right folks line up let's do this thing systematically what's the idea if

00:34:37anybody's got any guns on them around here i want to know where they are you first the ladies right

00:34:42but there hasn't been any gunplay no there isn't going to be any all right fellas don't you think it

00:34:50was a bad idea to send that man for the police i'll ask all the questions my friend come on

00:34:55pollyanna and i hope you're not ticklish

00:34:58please mrs jameson

00:35:03come on pollyanna

00:35:17my my you should reduce

00:35:20i'm sorry

00:35:23i don't suppose you can get out of that chair

00:35:29i could if you would help me

00:35:32surely

00:35:33all right

00:35:48you understand

00:36:09certainly

00:36:11i was anxious to have this murderer caught as

00:36:16you are

00:36:17maybe more so

00:36:18i wouldn't have a chance to fight for my life

00:36:23there there mr jameson don't excite yourself

00:36:25now that we've exposed the killer's methods maybe he won't strike again

00:36:29let us hope not

00:36:32where do you keep your guests registered

00:36:39why

00:36:39on the hotel desk

00:36:41well that's kind of natural

00:36:43how am i doing babe

00:36:47harrison's from philadelphia

00:36:52hughes from portland

00:36:53mason from chicago

00:36:54and gloria roloff from mexico city

00:36:57why did you tell me there was a copper here

00:37:01we didn't know it ourselves

00:37:03till a few minutes before you arrived

00:37:04we have no way of warning you

00:37:05it's all clear to me now

00:37:08he's the one that sent us those wires

00:37:10that's possible

00:37:12but it still doesn't account for the murders

00:37:15no

00:37:16they're from all parts of the country

00:37:18well maybe it's a convention

00:37:20come here you three

00:37:28sit down i want to ask you people a few questions

00:37:39well

00:37:40what's on your mind

00:37:42tell me how did it happen

00:37:44that six people you and the three men who were murdered

00:37:46got here at practically the same time

00:37:48well it might have been a coincidence

00:37:51that's right but it wasn't

00:37:53this isn't the tourist season

00:37:55matter of fact there hasn't been a guest in this tavern for two weeks

00:37:57now just a minute

00:37:58are you trying to solve this mystery

00:38:02or pin something on us

00:38:03both

00:38:05i have a hunch that you and your party came here with one definite purpose

00:38:09if you wouldn't mind telling me who suggested this place to you

00:38:13we might be able to clear this whole situation up

00:38:15well

00:38:15i got a message from harrison and

00:38:18this gentleman here

00:38:20i thought you only knew harrison slightly

00:38:22that's my business

00:38:24maybe so

00:38:25it might interest you to know

00:38:27that whoever got you here

00:38:28got you here with one idea in mind

00:38:31and what was that

00:38:32to kill you all

00:38:34i knew it

00:38:36i knew it

00:38:38so you see gentlemen

00:38:40the only way for you to help yourselves

00:38:42is to come clean

00:38:43we'll do anything we can to help you

00:38:46why certainly

00:38:47of course we will

00:38:48now gentlemen

00:38:49that we understand each other

00:38:51is there anyone you know

00:38:53who would want to put you out of the way

00:38:54that is

00:38:55individually

00:38:56or shall we say as a gang

00:38:58no

00:39:01take a look through the luggage kit

00:39:03maybe you can find a clue

00:39:04mrs jameson

00:39:05yes

00:39:05would you mind going with her please

00:39:08why certainly not

00:39:10let's go

00:39:11i'm not much on this detective business

00:39:21but if it's true that somebody planned to get these people here to kill them

00:39:24then there are only three people

00:39:26who can be considered suspects

00:39:28and those are myself

00:39:30my wife

00:39:32and

00:39:32bert

00:39:32surely you have servants around this place

00:39:35yes we have two maids

00:39:36but they left shortly after dinner

00:39:38how do you know they didn't come back

00:39:39just a minute

00:39:40what was your idea

00:39:41he could have done it

00:39:43he could have even cut the telephone wires

00:39:45but i didn't

00:39:47mr jameson didn't say that you did

00:39:50he said that you could have

00:39:51and how do we know that hughes wasn't killed until after this man went into his room

00:39:56what

00:39:58well

00:40:01i could have done it too

00:40:03i was just getting around to that

00:40:05perhaps it's in the closet

00:40:10yep

00:40:11we'll soon find out if that gal brought any of her secrets with her

00:40:15oh i'm tired of all this i'm leaving

00:40:19no you're not

00:40:19one of mr jameson's three guesses might be right

00:40:22but i can clear myself easily enough

00:40:24the bus driver can verify that i

00:40:25you're staying just the same

00:40:27stay

00:40:27you could be the guy that's doing the dirty work

00:40:31i've heard a phony detectives before

00:40:33wait a minute

00:40:34now let's try and get to the bottom of this

00:40:37would you folks mind telling me what racket you're in

00:40:39chances are all we'll find the deck of cards

00:40:53this is one time it won't do you any good not to talk

00:40:57why you

00:41:10come on let's get out of here

00:41:18it's locked

00:41:27we can get out of one of the windows

00:41:29well let's hurry

00:41:30well we can't get out of here

00:41:47there's no bars on the windows in harrison's room

00:41:51where is it follow me

00:42:04we're doomed

00:42:06there's no trap to kill us all

00:42:12wait a minute

00:42:12maybe that detective can help us

00:42:14we'll try it

00:42:15oh we're caged like a bunch of rats

00:42:21oh i owe you some

00:42:23wait a minute buddy

00:42:25now hold it

00:42:26now just a minute

00:42:27we made a mistake

00:42:28we shouldn't have done it

00:42:29but your life is just as much danger as ours

00:42:31listen to me will you

00:42:31the door is bolted

00:42:33all the windows are barred

00:42:33we're gonna die all of us

00:42:35you gotta help us

00:42:36somebody's gotta help us

00:42:37come on buddy

00:42:38i don't see what i can do

00:42:39oh we've made enemies

00:42:41lots of them

00:42:42we've been smuggling jewels across the border

00:42:44oh i see

00:42:46hey wait a minute

00:42:58jewel thieves

00:43:10oh

00:43:11oh why look

00:43:14here's one as big as a hen's egg

00:43:17boy i'd like to be able to find the hen that could lay that egg

00:43:20well at least we know what their racket is

00:43:30can't you think of some person or persons that would want to get you out of the way

00:43:35how about that guy that accidentally fell off the truck about a year ago

00:43:38you know he blamed us

00:43:40oh no we took care of him

00:43:42mrs jameson i'd like to ask you a question

00:43:54yes what is it

00:43:55did you build this place

00:43:56no

00:43:57why

00:44:00why do you ask

00:44:01well from what these people tell me

00:44:03it was constructed for just such a situation as this

00:44:06well i don't understand

00:44:08every window in this place is barred

00:44:10i can't believe that

00:44:13oh jimmy

00:44:17what is it

00:44:19come here a minute will you

00:44:21i'll show you

00:44:24jimmy

00:44:27huh

00:44:29i want to talk to you

00:44:31what is it

00:44:32i've got a clue

00:44:33you have

00:44:34uh-huh

00:44:35they're jewel smugglers

00:44:37you're terrific

00:44:40i'll still show you

00:44:43there you are

00:44:52why

00:44:53i can't understand it

00:44:55what is it

00:45:01i'll show you

00:45:03uh-huh

00:45:04i'll show you

00:45:06what is it

00:45:08oh

00:45:08i got it

00:45:10well

00:45:11i can't understand it

00:45:12well

00:45:13i can't understand it

00:45:14let me know

00:45:16well

00:45:17that's it

00:45:18well

00:45:18that's it

00:45:19well

00:45:19i can't bear it

00:45:20right

00:45:21well

00:45:21i can't bear it

00:45:22well

00:45:23i can't bear it

00:45:23I've got to see you.

00:45:47Oh, please don't bother me.

00:45:49Can't you see I'm in enough trouble?

00:45:51From whom did you buy this place?

00:45:53Why, we read it from a Mr. Morgan.

00:45:56He's the owner.

00:45:57Oh, Jimmy, look.

00:45:58Oh, please hush.

00:45:59What kind of a man is this Morgan?

00:46:02Very odd.

00:46:03He wears large spectacles.

00:46:05He's an inventor, a scientist.

00:46:08When did you see him last?

00:46:09Well, that's strange, but we haven't seen him since the day we took the place.

00:46:13Neither he nor a representative have called to collect the rent.

00:46:17Would you know where to reach him?

00:46:18No, he said he'd get in touch with us.

00:46:20Got another clue?

00:46:24Yes.

00:46:24Well, keep it.

00:46:31Do you know a man by the name of Morgan?

00:46:33Morgan?

00:46:34Yes, I know several men by the name of Morgan.

00:46:37One of them was an inventor.

00:46:39We financed him.

00:46:40Would there be any reason for this man wanting to kill you?

00:46:43No.

00:46:45That is, if I...

00:46:45Jimmy, I must see you.

00:46:47Well, take a good look.

00:46:48Oh, this is important.

00:46:55What's the big idea?

00:46:58I think Jameson is the man we want.

00:47:01For what?

00:47:02Listen, Jimmy.

00:47:03I saw him get out of his chair and walk.

00:47:06Oh, why didn't you tell me?

00:47:08What do you think I've been trailing you around for?

00:47:11Exercise?

00:47:11Oh, stop clowning.

00:47:13Are you sure you saw him walk?

00:47:15Positive.

00:47:15I always thought there was something phony about that guy.

00:47:19Where's his room?

00:47:29Did you want to see me?

00:47:30Why, uh, yes, uh...

00:47:45Mr. Jameson, I, uh...

00:47:47I've been thinking over what you said about those three out there,

00:47:50and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you didn't come pretty close to hitting the nail on the head.

00:47:53I'm going to question them further, and I'd like to have you give me a hand.

00:47:57You could watch their reactions.

00:47:59I'd be glad to help.

00:48:00Now let's get back to this Morgan fellow.

00:48:08How long is it since you've seen him?

00:48:11Oh, about six months.

00:48:14That was about the time you took this place, wasn't it, Mrs. Jameson?

00:48:17Yes.

00:48:18Thank you, sir.

00:49:51Jameson, could I have a glass of water, please?

00:50:00Why, certainly.

00:50:01I'll take these things out, too.

00:50:03Did you find anything?

00:50:10Give.

00:50:28Here's something that belongs to you.

00:50:29It's the dog's head.

00:50:31Where did you find that?

00:50:32Don't you remember where you put it?

00:50:33There must be some mistake.

00:50:37Oh, he can't be the killer.

00:50:39That's what you think.

00:50:41You mean you suspect me of these crimes?

00:50:45Yes.

00:50:46But I'm a helpless invalid.

00:50:49I can't even get out of this chair.

00:50:51That's what we thought.

00:50:53But I saw you get out of that chair and walk.

00:50:55Why did you kill Harrison, Hughes, and Mason?

00:50:57And why do you want to kill us?

00:50:58Release us from here.

00:50:59Let us out.

00:51:02Come on, confess.

00:51:03I'm the man you want.

00:51:08I killed him.

00:51:10I wanted to kill all of you, too.

00:51:13You what?

00:51:15I'm the murderer.

00:51:17I can't believe it.

00:51:19It's true.

00:51:20I thought I could get away with it.

00:51:23You see?

00:51:25I can walk.

00:51:37And I've got strength in my hands, too.

00:51:41I put it on like this.

00:51:43And then I go with that throat.

00:51:44Stop him.

00:51:45He's killing someone.

00:51:45Take it easy.

00:51:46Not so fast.

00:51:49I'm sorry, now.

00:52:06I guess I was mad with hatred.

00:52:10Take me away.

00:52:13I'm your man.

00:52:16Why did you do this?

00:52:19You wouldn't understand.

00:52:22Get that rope over there.

00:52:24He'll tie his hands up until the police come.

00:52:26Why did you commit these crimes?

00:52:28Why?

00:52:30Well.

00:52:33What do you care?

00:52:34I've confessed, haven't I?

00:52:36I don't know.

00:52:49There's not much I can say, but I really feel sorry for you.

00:53:09I don't know.

00:53:10I have to.

00:53:15I don't know.

00:53:16What are you doing?

00:53:18I don't know.

00:53:22I don't know.

00:54:26It certainly is tough on Mrs. Jameson.

00:54:38Yeah.

00:54:39But I'm sure glad we caught him.

00:54:51You've done a swell job, honey.

00:54:53I'm kind of proud of you.

00:54:55Gee, it's nice to hear you say that, Jimmy.

00:54:57I wonder who he's trying to cover up.

00:55:03Who?

00:55:04Jameson.

00:55:06What are you talking about?

00:55:09He's not guilty.

00:55:10If he was, he'd know why he committed those crimes, wouldn't he?

00:55:20Yeah.

00:55:21I guess so.

00:55:22Wait a minute.

00:55:27Wait a minute.

01:00:34In a few minutes, we'll all be dead.

01:00:37Where'd that voice come from?

01:00:39From over there someplace.

01:00:41It's the work of a maniac.

01:00:42Uh-oh.

01:00:49Uh-oh.

01:00:50Uh-oh.

01:01:03Now what?

01:01:10We've got to work fast.

01:01:11It leads down in the cellar.

01:01:13It leads down in the cellar.

01:01:23If you're going down there, we better take this light.

01:01:25There's a few, there's a lot of, you know, we'll be at home.

01:01:26There's a lot of, though, who are at home.

01:01:35I'm not a young man.

01:01:36I'm not a young man.

01:01:37I'm not a young man.

01:01:42it was the phonograph record we heard a pretty clever gag at that hey this is just a trick to

01:02:08get us down and see if that upstairs door is locked

01:02:10I've a few words to say to you and you'll listen to me

01:02:35you'd better listen to Wentworth

01:02:38Morgan but you can't kill me I spent a lifetime perfecting an invention that should have made me

01:02:45rich you stole it from me you stole my very life away but but we'll do anything to make matters

01:02:53right it's too late can you give me back my life wait a minute what I can't understand is why is

01:03:01Jameson trying to cover you up what are you talking about he confessed he killed those three men what

01:03:09three men why Harrison Mason and Hughes are they dead didn't you know that

01:03:19no then you're in a spot too what do you mean never mind that how did you get in here

01:03:29through that window then we can get out that way

01:03:34why doesn't he kill us instead of torturing us this way

01:03:49there should be no escape for you now you must die

01:03:55where's mrs. Jameson the last time I saw her was when I followed her down here

01:04:00you followed her yeah I had a hunch well she isn't here now well didn't she come up to the

01:04:05lobby before I did did any of you see her no I didn't then she's between here and the lobby

01:04:12will someone kindly tell me what's going on around here

01:04:25look say your prayers your time on this earth is limited to seconds all of you must die

01:04:42in this life that you are about to leave the innocent must suffer yes just like I have

01:04:55suffered you're insane if I am Wentworth and his crowd have made me so you didn't think you'd

01:05:05have to answer to me did you I don't know what you're talking about you wouldn't you're very clever

01:05:14but you're not as resourceful as a person fired with vengeance the desire to right a great wrong

01:05:22give us a chance mrs. Jameson

01:05:25give you a chance you didn't give Helen Armstrong a chance did you

01:05:33Helen Armstrong what has she got to do with your murdering us in cold blood

01:05:39everything you framed an innocent young girl to smuggle jewels across the border

01:05:45and then rather than face the disgrace of going to prison she killed herself from that day

01:05:54I determined that you were all under sentence of death and now

01:06:03now I'm ready to carry out your execution Helen Armstrong

01:06:10Helen Armstrong was my sister when my husband first realized I'd used the dog's teeth to kill

01:06:19he utilized almost superhuman strength to protect me he even confessed to my crimes knowing it was my

01:06:30my love for Helen that brought you all here

01:06:36I want you to look carefully in the ceiling

01:06:44there you'll see a little glass bomb

01:06:46all I have to do is to pull this cord it will drop among you

01:06:58the panel will close and you'll be caught like rats in a trap

01:07:03when you are all dead

01:07:18I will burn the tavern and destroy all evidence

01:07:23that's not all Mr. Jameson

01:07:39I wonder what this means.

01:07:49I don't know.

01:07:50It wasn't this way when I left.

01:07:56Here's a few customers for you.

01:08:00Book her for murder.

01:08:02They're smugglers.

01:08:04Here's a grip full of evidence.

01:08:06I'm sorry it took me so long, but...

01:08:09Right this way, coroner.

01:08:10Pardon me, but I'm the justice of the peace.

01:08:12Why, how are you, justice?

01:08:14Glad to see you.

01:08:15I thought you told me to get a justice of the peace.

01:08:19If I'm not greatly mistaken, we did want to see this gentleman.

01:08:23Why, sure, that's what we came here for.

01:08:30Step into the church.

01:08:32Do your stuff, justice.

01:08:34Do you take this woman to be your lawful wife?

01:08:36I do.

01:08:37Do you take this man to be your lawful wife?

01:08:38She does.

01:08:39I then declare you...

01:08:41That's done.

01:08:41...man and wife.

01:08:42I do.

01:08:47I do.

The Rogues' Tavern (1936) – A Murder Mystery in a Stormy Night

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