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  • 6/9/2025
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00:00:00.
00:02:00Thanks, Professor.
00:02:24I'm afraid we've lost the Sonotrone,
00:02:26but at least Vulcan didn't get it.
00:02:27Well, we can build another.
00:02:35I guess Durkin is still puzzling out who Rocket Man can be.
00:02:38We're dealing with a more cunning brain than Durkin's, Professor Millard.
00:02:41It's that cunning brain that's forcing me to hide out in this cave.
00:02:44If we could only find some weak spot in Dr. Vulcan's armor,
00:02:47some effective way of blocking his schemes and drawing him out into the open.
00:02:51What if we publicly announced having created the decimator?
00:02:54You know, using it as bait for a trap.
00:02:57That might work.
00:02:58Vulcan would be bound to try to get it.
00:03:00We'll have to wait till the machine's finished.
00:03:02It is finished.
00:03:03You mean the decimator actually operates without an X-20 relay tube?
00:03:05On a small scale.
00:03:06First, I thought the thromium waves would escape through the condenser.
00:03:08Actually, I discovered they could be transmitted to reduce strength through a coil resistor.
00:03:10With what results?
00:03:11What's this?
00:03:12Know what this is?
00:03:16You know what this is?
00:03:33Do you know what this is?
00:03:41I'd say it's manganese steel.
00:03:43Right. One of the strongest metals known.
00:03:47Now, just wait a minute.
00:04:03What's that steel bar?
00:04:19That sounds the high-frequency thromium waves radiating through the coil resistor.
00:04:33Well, here's what's happened to your manganese steel, Jeff.
00:05:03Surprising, isn't it?
00:05:05It's not only surprising, Professor,
00:05:08but in the hands of the wrong people, it could be terrifying.
00:05:13Now I have a little surprise for you.
00:05:15I've completed work on the X-20 tube.
00:05:18Jeff, do you realize what this means?
00:05:21We'll possess the most potent weapon of his kind in existence.
00:05:25Can you bring me the tube tomorrow morning?
00:05:26Well, I don't know about tomorrow.
00:05:28Vulcan must have figured out that I know Rocket Man.
00:05:31Every move I make may be watched.
00:05:32It might not be wise for me to come here again for a few days.
00:05:35It's bad enough being cooped up here.
00:05:38I have to stay underground like a mole unable to work. Jeff, I...
00:05:41I understand, Professor.
00:05:44Well, I guess the time has come to take Bert and Glenda into our confidence.
00:06:02Jeff King to Millard.
00:06:03Come in, Professor Millard.
00:06:04This is Millard.
00:06:05I'm being followed just as we figured might happen.
00:06:06I'm leading whoever it is out into the back country in a nice, long, wild goose chase.
00:06:07What about Bert and Glenda?
00:06:08They're on their way to the cave in Bert's car.
00:06:09They have the relay tube with them.
00:06:10I gave full instructions for finding him.
00:06:11Splendid.
00:06:12I'll install the X-20 tube in the decimator as soon as they arrive.
00:06:13Right.
00:06:14See you later.
00:06:15Hello, Durkin.
00:06:16Hello, Durkin.
00:06:17Durkin speaking.
00:06:18Jeff King's playing decoy.
00:06:19I just listened in on a radio communication between him and the mate, Professor Millard.
00:06:21Millard?
00:06:22Yes, sir.
00:06:23It's a nice, long, wild goose chase.
00:06:24What about Bert and Glenda?
00:06:25They're on their way to the cave in Bert's car.
00:06:26They have the relay tube with them.
00:06:27I gave full instructions for finding him.
00:06:28Splendid.
00:06:29I'll install the X-20 tube in the decimator as soon as they arrive.
00:06:31Right.
00:06:32See you later.
00:06:36Hello, Durkin.
00:06:37Hello, Durkin.
00:06:38Durkin speaking.
00:06:39Jeff King's playing decoy.
00:06:42I just listened in on a radio communication between him and the mate, Professor Millard.
00:06:47Millard?
00:06:48But he's dead.
00:06:49He's very much alive.
00:06:51What's more important, he may be Rocket Man.
00:06:54Sure.
00:06:55Sure he is.
00:06:57Where's he hiding?
00:06:59In a cave.
00:07:00Now listen carefully.
00:07:02He's perfected a weapon he once discussed at Science Associates.
00:07:06It's known as a decimator.
00:07:09What do you want us to do?
00:07:10Bring Millard and the decimator to me.
00:07:12My directional locator indicates that the cave is in the neighborhood of Hermit Mountain.
00:07:17We'll find him.
00:07:18Swing around.
00:07:19We'll find him.
00:07:20Swing around.
00:07:21Swing around.
00:07:22Kill him.
00:07:23In the cave.
00:07:24Swing around.
00:07:25He'll find him.
00:07:26He'll find him.
00:07:27A neweh.
00:07:28No-o-o-o-o.
00:07:29That's all.
00:07:30What's the scope of the cave is?
00:07:31In the cave.
00:07:32A neweh.
00:07:33Get out.
00:07:58Get out.
00:08:03All right, King.
00:08:09Hold them here.
00:08:11I'll pick up a couple of the boys and head for Millard's cave.
00:08:27I can hardly realize you're actually alive, Professor Millard.
00:08:30I have our friend Jeff King to thank for that.
00:08:35Ah, the X-22.
00:08:37Now we can really put the decimator to a test.
00:08:40Might be a long wait, pal.
00:08:41Better take the load off your feet.
00:08:42Yeah.
00:08:43I think I will.
00:08:45There.
00:08:46There.
00:08:47There.
00:08:48There.
00:08:49There.
00:08:50With the addition of the X-22, I believe this is one of the most deadly machines ever devised.
00:09:25Calling Professor Millard.
00:09:26This is Jeff King.
00:09:27I'll get it.
00:09:28Don't bother.
00:09:29I'll get it.
00:09:30Can you hear me, Professor?
00:09:32What's wrong?
00:09:33King's broken free.
00:09:34We've got to work fast.
00:09:35Tie up those two.
00:09:36Sit down.
00:09:37Over here.
00:09:39We've got to work fast.
00:09:40Tie up those two.
00:09:41Sit on.
00:09:42Over here.
00:10:08You're coming with us to visit Dr. Faulkner.
00:10:38Dr. Faulkner.
00:11:08Dr. Faulkner.
00:11:38The mountain's melting.
00:11:40Through there.
00:11:41There must be an air shaft.
00:12:08Get him.
00:12:09Save Bert and Glenda.
00:12:10They're tied up at the cave.
00:12:20Rocket Man.
00:12:21Where's Professor Millard?
00:12:23He's all right, but the tunnel is filling with lava.
00:12:25Hurry, Rocket Man.
00:12:38Attack.
00:12:39Let's try this tunnel.
00:13:08I give the��.
00:13:10Now all of the seconds youحت to the will of the ship.
00:13:12Come.
00:13:13They fell to death.
00:13:25Get a diyorum.
00:13:27If you've got a relief in a good place.
00:13:33Mr. Laser Alistair has one if he will show my mind.
00:13:37Oh, my God.
00:14:07Oh, my God.
00:14:37Oh, my God.
00:15:07Let's try this tunnel.
00:15:16Look, through this air shaft, quickly.
00:15:40It'll lead us outside.
00:15:41All right, King.
00:15:54Now you admit helping Millard create the illusion that he was killed by the explosion in his laboratory several months ago.
00:15:59Yes.
00:16:01Millard knew it was Vulcan who tried to kill him, so he decided to finish his greatest experiment underground, free from Vulcan's interference.
00:16:08And he did perfect the most devastating weapon known to man.
00:16:11But what good will that do man?
00:16:12The decimator was destroyed.
00:16:14That's true.
00:16:16But I worked with Millard on the decimator, and I may be able to reconstruct it with the help of our research notes.
00:16:23Well, if I can be of any help, honor to help you.
00:16:26Splendid.
00:16:26Thank you, gentlemen.
00:16:27But for the moment, I'd rather work alone.
00:16:30If any help is needed, I'll call on you.
00:16:31You're not going to leave these things in here overnight, are you?
00:16:49They'll be as safe here as any other place, Burt.
00:16:52This is one of the most heavily guarded buildings in the entire southwest.
00:17:07Left at 38, twice right at 13.
00:17:10Right at 31, twice left at 19.
00:17:14Left at 38, twice right at 19.
00:17:18Left at 38, twice right at 19.
00:17:34RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:37RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:40RFD...
00:17:41Come by the desk.
00:17:42RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:45RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:47RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:48Von Strum.
00:17:49So you're Dr. Vulcan.
00:17:50RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:52Cut out the double talk.
00:17:54Why have you been murdering our best scientists and stealing their secrets to sell to foreigners?
00:17:58RFD 48, Mink Shoals.
00:17:59Quit stalling, Von Strum.
00:18:00Wait a minute, Burt.
00:18:03I believe this man's under the influence of an hypnotic sedative.
00:18:06Then maybe he isn't Dr. Vulcan.
00:18:07I don't think so.
00:18:08But let's hope he knows who Vulcan is.
00:18:09I'll mix an antidote and we'll find out how much he remembers.
00:18:10You better stand by.
00:18:11Right.
00:18:12Here, Von Strum.
00:18:13No, no, Vulcan!
00:18:14Who is Vulcan?
00:18:15Quickly, Von Strum.
00:18:16Who is Dr. Vulcan?
00:18:17Who is Dr. Vulcan?
00:18:18Who is Dr. Vulcan?
00:18:19Vulcan.
00:18:20He's...
00:18:21מה....
00:18:22Who is Dr. Vulcan?
00:18:25He's...
00:18:26Vo...
00:18:27Why?
00:18:28Why?
00:18:29What?
00:18:30What?
00:18:31Well, what'd you do?
00:18:32I've got you doing.
00:18:33What's the way?
00:18:34Fuck me.
00:18:35I need to go around and eat.
00:18:37What's pal?
00:18:38I need to go downwater now.
00:18:40I don't even need to know what is beyond that.
00:18:42The first son is really defining me right now from the dovet думаю to in this movie.
00:18:45You're the most about new andilles healing.
00:18:48You on my own.
00:18:49I think now.
00:18:50Jeff, how did I get back here?
00:18:54Back from where?
00:18:56I don't know.
00:18:58I can't remember.
00:19:00We went to Gramercy's for lunch, all of us, after the meeting.
00:19:04And... I don't understand.
00:19:07I was sitting there with a cup of tea and...
00:19:11That was hours ago. Can't you recall anything since?
00:19:15Hours ago?
00:19:17When you came in here, you were repeating the combination to the safe.
00:19:21But as you were leaving, you kept saying RFD-48.
00:19:25What does that mean?
00:19:27Mean? What does it mean?
00:19:30I don't know.
00:19:32I think I do.
00:19:34Vulcan induced von Strum's hypnosis.
00:19:36Gave him orders to steal Professor Millard's papers
00:19:38and deliver them to the address on Mink's Shoals.
00:19:40Do you know where that is?
00:19:42Yes, a few miles south of here.
00:19:44And I'll find out exactly where RFD-48 is in the morning
00:19:47when the post office opens.
00:19:49I'm going to deliver these papers to Vulcan.
00:19:51But what about von Strum?
00:19:53I think Glenda will let us hide him in her apartment,
00:19:55where he'll be saved from Vulcan,
00:19:56and where you can keep trying to revive his memory.
00:19:58Oh, good idea.
00:19:59Come on, Professor.
00:20:14Walk up to the highway and look out for von Strum.
00:20:19I'll be inside.
00:20:20Walk up to the highway and look out for von Strum.
00:20:22I'll be inside.
00:20:44I'll be inside.
00:20:49Professor von Strum?
00:20:50Hey, you ain't the professor.
00:21:14Hey, you ain't the professor.
00:21:32Any sign of the professor?
00:21:33Yes, von Strum's under guard.
00:21:35I hope your boss himself would show up at that safe.
00:21:38What are you talking about, King?
00:21:40King?
00:21:41Dr. Vulcan.
00:21:42I want him.
00:21:43Look around.
00:21:45There's no Dr. Vulcan here.
00:21:47You know where he is.
00:21:48And you're going to take me to him.
00:21:50Stand up.
00:22:10You win, King.
00:22:36I'll take you to Vulcan.
00:22:37All right.
00:22:38Get outside and take it easy.
00:22:50Hey, Turk, keep him pinned down here.
00:23:08Well done.
00:23:10Come on.
00:23:11Come on.
00:23:12Come on.
00:23:13Come on.
00:23:14Come on.
00:23:15Come on.
00:23:34Durkin calling Dr. Vulcan.
00:23:36Durkin calling Dr. Vulcan.
00:23:40This is Dr. Vulcan.
00:23:42Come in, Durkin.
00:23:43Your plan backfired.
00:23:44Jeff King showed up instead of Von Strum.
00:23:46He's holding Von Strum someplace.
00:23:48I know.
00:23:49I just traced Von Strum to the apartment of Glenda Thomas.
00:23:53We must get rid of him before he recalls what happened to him while he was with us.
00:23:58Two of my men are on their way now to prevent that.
00:24:00Do you know where Glenda Thomas lives?
00:24:02Yes.
00:24:03I'll be there in time to take over.
00:24:05Switching off.
00:24:11Now, you remember the stranger leading you into the shack.
00:24:25Who was waiting inside?
00:24:26I couldn't see.
00:24:27I remember there were voices, but I...
00:24:31It's no use, Winslow.
00:24:32I...
00:24:33I'm tired.
00:24:34I just can't remember.
00:24:35It's no use, Winslow.
00:24:36I...
00:24:37I'm tired.
00:24:38I just can't remember.
00:24:40Try harder, Professor.
00:24:42I couldn't see.
00:24:45I remember there were voices, but...
00:24:48I...
00:24:50It's no use, Winslow.
00:24:52I... I'm tired.
00:24:55I just can't remember.
00:25:05Try harder, Professor.
00:25:09Was Durkin the stranger's name?
00:25:13Durkin.
00:25:15Yes, I...
00:25:16I believe that was his name.
00:25:18Don't move!
00:25:42No!
00:25:43No!
00:25:44No!
00:25:50No!
00:25:52No!
00:25:53No!
00:25:56No!
00:25:57You just prolonged the agony, sister.
00:26:20Rocket man.
00:26:27Here he comes.
00:26:32Let him have it.
00:26:57Let him have it.
00:28:14You just prolonged the agony, sister.
00:28:24You just prolonged the agony, sister.
00:28:38Rocket man.
00:28:40Here he comes.
00:28:42Let him have it.
00:28:44He's dead.
00:28:46I'm sorry.
00:28:48If I could only have gotten here sooner, I might have prevented this.
00:29:20The death was a homicide committed by a person or persons unknown.
00:29:24Signed, forthright coroner's office.
00:29:27Those, unfortunately, are the cold facts.
00:29:30Another victim added to Dr. Vulcan's list.
00:29:32Another sacrifice, King?
00:29:34If you had only enlisted our help, we wouldn't be faced with these cold facts.
00:29:38I don't see why you or I could have been of much help.
00:29:40But no matter what dangers lie ahead, I'm still willing to trust the King's judgment.
00:29:45Of course, I'm not blaming you, King, for these unfortunate occurrences.
00:29:49I just thought perhaps we might be of some assistance.
00:29:52Let's leave it with the understanding, then, that I'll call upon you whenever I feel you can help.
00:29:56Fair enough.
00:29:57Oh, uh, by the way, King, uh, how are you getting on with rebuilding the decimator?
00:30:02Well, it's a difficult task, Doctor, but I hope to have some results soon.
00:30:05Good.
00:30:06Good.
00:30:07I think he may be very surprised to find out how soon it'll be.
00:30:17By displacing the sonic vibrator, I've been able to reset the safety control.
00:30:21Now, that's using the old head.
00:30:23It's also good to feel that the decimator is beyond the reach of Dr. Vulcan.
00:30:27I wish that were true, but it isn't.
00:30:29Before I can start testing, I must work out a protective shield.
00:30:32What for? Isn't this cave protection enough?
00:30:35No. The visionary material used is thromium.
00:30:38It kicks off ultraradionic waves that are detectable within a radius of a hundred miles.
00:30:46And since I know Millard was using thromium in his experiments,
00:30:51I devised this radionic detector sensitive enough to pierce the most powerful shield.
00:30:58I get the general idea.
00:31:00By using this gadget, I can locate the hiding place where King is working on a decimator.
00:31:04Precisely.
00:31:06Look here.
00:31:07This dial will be your guide.
00:31:09Zero point indicating when you are in the area.
00:31:13Looks like a cinch.
00:31:14Up to a point, Durkan.
00:31:15However, I'm sure King has protected his workshop with some warning device.
00:31:20So I just barge in and...
00:31:22You'll use force only as a last resort.
00:31:26Okay.
00:31:27What have you got in mind?
00:31:28Take a motorcycle with you.
00:31:29On the truck.
00:31:30Motorcycle?
00:31:31Yes.
00:31:32And after you locate the hideout.
00:31:34Slow down a little.
00:31:36Hold it.
00:31:37Down that side road to the left.
00:31:50All right.
00:31:51Pull up behind those trees.
00:31:52That's the place we want.
00:31:57Pull up there and stop.
00:31:58All right.
00:31:59All right.
00:32:00Pull up behind those trees.
00:32:01That's the place we want.
00:32:02Pull up there and stop.
00:32:03All right.
00:32:04All right.
00:32:05All right.
00:32:06Pull up behind those trees.
00:32:17That's the place we want.
00:32:19Pull up there and stop.
00:32:20All right.
00:32:33All right.
00:32:34All right, fellas.
00:32:35Get out the motorcycle.
00:33:03All right.
00:33:04All right.
00:33:05Well, we're all set.
00:33:06Someone's at the entrance.
00:33:33Get out of allout from you.
00:33:34Get back.
00:33:37Come on.
00:33:38I will move on.
00:33:39Get out.
00:33:40You're 12,000 Jimi.
00:33:58You're right.
00:34:02I believe you're right.
00:34:03Oh, my God.
00:34:33Oh, my God.
00:35:03Well, that takes care of him.
00:35:11I'd feel much better if we'd had a chance to talk to the guy first.
00:35:14Yes, that would have helped.
00:35:16But the camera we can see at the end of this might lead us somewhere.
00:35:18By George, you're right.
00:35:19His photo might be an even better clue for us.
00:35:21Let's get back and see what we got.
00:35:22Right.
00:35:25The decimator, it's gone.
00:35:27I don't get it.
00:35:28That guy on the motorcycle.
00:35:31The oldest gag in the world.
00:35:32He was a decoy to get us away from here.
00:35:34And we really fell for it.
00:35:36But we better find out who our visitors were.
00:35:38But won't it take too long to get a print?
00:35:40No, this camera takes a positive picture.
00:35:41We can get a photo without a negative in a couple of minutes.
00:35:44Bring me that test box, will you?
00:35:58Look at this.
00:36:09What's so surprising about seeing Durkin?
00:36:12No, not him.
00:36:12The truck.
00:36:13It must still be in the vicinity.
00:36:15And a police block can't trap it.
00:36:24Emergency.
00:36:25Calling highway patrol.
00:36:26Emergency.
00:36:28Highway patrol answering.
00:36:31This is King of Science Associates.
00:36:33A valuable piece of equipment has been stolen
00:36:35in a truck license 24368.
00:36:38Looks to be about a three-ton truck,
00:36:40steak body, covered with a tarp.
00:36:42We'll spread a dragnet.
00:36:56And from the police report I picked up,
00:36:59they've got a full description of the truck.
00:37:03I'll run through them.
00:37:04We'll do nothing of the kind.
00:37:06Head for saddle pass, or Phillips will meet you.
00:37:09Yeah, right.
00:37:10Head for saddle pass.
00:37:10It's been a half an hour, we should hear something pretty soon.
00:37:24Or start building a counter weapon.
00:37:26Highway patrol calling King.
00:37:26Come in.
00:37:27Our patrol has just located your truck moving along Abbey Road toward Saddle Pass.
00:37:32Great.
00:37:32I'll take it from here.
00:37:33You stay here in case I need a contact.
00:37:34What can you do alone?
00:37:35I have a fair idea.
00:38:05Here's the detonator.
00:38:27OK.
00:38:28Help him move the decimator.
00:38:30I'll set this up.
00:38:31OK.
00:38:35Well, we're all set to go.
00:38:44So will this be, 10 seconds after the first guy sets foot in here.
00:39:01From what Dr. Vulcan said, it'll either be Jeff King or Rocket Man.
00:39:04Get the car turned around.
00:39:05All right.
00:39:31Let's go.
00:40:01Let's go.
00:40:31Let's go.
00:41:01Let's go.
00:41:31Let's go.
00:41:32Let's go.
00:41:34Let's go.
00:41:36Let's go.
00:41:37Let's go.
00:41:39Let's go.
00:41:42Let's go.
00:41:44Let's go.
00:41:45Let's go.
00:41:47Let's go.
00:41:49Let's go.
00:41:51Let's go.
00:41:52Let's go.
00:41:53Let's go.
00:41:54The truck's about to blow.
00:42:17Let's get out of here.
00:42:24Let's get out of here.
00:42:54Let's get back to the car.
00:43:01Jeff.
00:43:02Oh, you.
00:43:03You're a rocket man.
00:43:04Yes.
00:43:05I guess this had to happen.
00:43:07I should have guessed it before.
00:43:09But why did you hide all this from me?
00:43:12Professor Millard and I thought it wiser not to tell anyone.
00:43:13We felt the fewer people who knew, the better chance we'd have to unmask Dr. Vulcan.
00:43:17Then that is Millard's invention.
00:43:18Yes.
00:43:19Shortly after he established himself in that cave to escape Dr. Vulcan, I found out he perfected
00:43:23the flying suit.
00:43:24And he was a man.
00:43:25He was a man.
00:43:26He was a man.
00:43:27He was a man.
00:43:28He was a man.
00:43:29He was a man.
00:43:30He was a man.
00:43:31He was a man.
00:43:32He was a man.
00:43:33He was a man.
00:43:34He was a man.
00:43:35He was a man.
00:43:36He was a man.
00:43:37He was a man.
00:43:38He was a man.
00:43:39He was a man.
00:43:40I found out he perfected the flying suit and volunteered to test it for him.
00:43:44Well, here it is.
00:43:45I hope it works.
00:43:46We'll soon know.
00:43:47I'll take it with me and test it for you.
00:43:49Well, stay close to the ground for the first few flights.
00:43:51There still may be a few adjustments to be made.
00:43:53Right.
00:43:54By the way, the professor's elected me to move the new rocket to the proving grounds for
00:43:58testing.
00:43:59Oh.
00:44:00Well, be careful, Jeff.
00:44:01That's the kind of thing that Dr. Vulcan could sell to a foreign nation for a fortune.
00:44:05Yes, if personal gain is the motive behind Vulcan, but we're not sure of that.
00:44:09In any event, I've had the demonstration model loaded aboard an unmarked truck.
00:44:13It's being kept under armed guard in a small warehouse in town.
00:44:17I feel sure Dr. Vulcan has no idea where it is.
00:44:20I hope you're right.
00:44:21I'll let you know about the tests.
00:44:25That warehouse was where Glenda and I were to meet you.
00:44:28Yes.
00:44:29I had everything set.
00:44:31Then somehow Dr. Vulcan learned of my plans.
00:44:39How's everything?
00:44:40Just fine.
00:44:41The truck's ready and waiting for you.
00:44:42Good.
00:44:43The truck's ready and waiting for you.
00:44:44Good.
00:44:45The truck's ready and waiting for you.
00:44:46Good.
00:44:47good.
00:44:48The truck's ready for you.
00:44:50Dwarve.
00:44:52We'll take care of him.
00:44:53We'll take care of him.
00:44:54Get that truck.
00:45:23I realized the rocket suit was an untried experiment.
00:45:53But with it, I stood an outside chance of overtaking that truck.
00:45:57Linda and I saw you flying away,
00:45:59but we had no idea who it was.
00:46:02Then what happened, Jeff?
00:46:03I actually spotted the truck from the air.
00:46:23What's that?
00:46:28Hey, what's going on back there?
00:46:30Hey, what's going on back there?
00:46:49Hey, what's going on back there?
00:47:19If that torpedo lands in any populated area,
00:47:40you'll be guilty at mass murder.
00:47:42Hey, man.
00:47:51Hey.
00:47:55Hey, hey.
00:47:59Hey.
00:48:00Hey.
00:48:01Hey.
00:48:02Hey.
00:48:03Hey.
00:48:04Hey.
00:48:05Hey.
00:48:06Hey.
00:48:07BIRDS CHIRP
00:48:37The escape from the explosion concussion was pure luck.
00:48:50I'll bet you got another scare when you learned Glenda had snapped your picture as Rocket Man.
00:48:55I was even more afraid when Dr. Vulcan learned of it and sent Durkin to her apartment.
00:48:59He stole the negative and escaped, but Glenda went after him.
00:49:03And you went after her?
00:49:04Yes, as Rocket Man.
00:49:37It's frozen. It won't turn.
00:50:04Jump!
00:50:06Jump!
00:50:38What's behind all this?
00:50:39Leaving us for the moment with a choice of either Bryant or Graffner.
00:50:43We'll nail one of them sooner or later.
00:50:45It had better be sooner.
00:50:47For that decimator in Dr. Vulcan's hands, his power for evil is unlimited.
00:50:51Couldn't we trace the machine through its thromium rays?
00:50:54Not if Vulcan is smart enough to develop a device for screening the wave emanations.
00:50:58Looks like we're licked.
00:51:00Looks like we're licked.
00:51:01It only looks like it.
00:51:02I'm conducting an investigation that should tell us very shortly which of the two men is Dr. Vulcan.
00:51:05Jeff King knows I have the decimator and he'll bend every effort to find it before I can cash in on its value.
00:51:12There is only one answer. Jeff King must die. Yes, but how? We've already tried a dozen ways to kill him.
00:51:19There is one way we haven't tried. I'll arrange for King to be called into town. I want you to...
00:51:49Hello, Jeff. Hello, Glenda.
00:51:51Where are you going?
00:51:52Into town to meet Professor Moore. He phoned that he wanted to see me on a matter of vital importance.
00:51:56You're not going to town with that?
00:51:58Oh, I guess not.
00:52:00Never mind. We'll run you into town in my car.
00:52:03Oh, thanks anyway, but I'll take this cab. Taxi?
00:52:06Bye.
00:52:10Oasis Hotel.
00:52:19Don't waste your time, King. Those doors can be unlocked only from the outside.
00:52:40Like your late colleagues, you have finally been lured into a position for which there is no escape.
00:52:46I'm driving your cab by remote control, watching you take your last ride.
00:53:09Even Rocket Man cannot help you now.
00:53:16Back to the
00:53:24...
00:53:28...
00:53:29...
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00:55:51Good night.
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00:55:57If I want to go out for it, I will come.
00:55:58Quiet.
00:55:59All right, home.
00:56:00As close as you can.
00:56:30We had to get him to the hospital quick.
00:56:35No, that won't be necessary.
00:56:37I'll be all right in a minute.
00:56:40It's powerful stuff.
00:56:42It's a lucky thing Glenda saw that driver scoot out
00:56:44while the cab was still underway.
00:56:45Yes.
00:56:46Or the Vulcan would have added one more to his list of victims.
00:56:49Quite a contraption.
00:56:50Gas chamber on wheels.
00:56:52Oh, yes.
00:56:53Our opposition, no doubt, is quite cunning.
00:56:55I have an idea this time he may have overplayed his hand.
00:56:58How so?
00:57:00Clues, Bert.
00:57:01Clues.
00:57:02Are you sure that gas didn't affect you?
00:57:04Not at all.
00:57:05I've got a hunch it may have a disastrous effect on Dr. Vulcan.
00:57:08In what way?
00:57:09Fortunately for us, Dr. Vulcan was very obvious.
00:57:12The first whiff I got of that gas, I knew it was fuminol.
00:57:14Fuminol?
00:57:15Why, I thought that was used as a rocket fuel.
00:57:17Yes, it is.
00:57:18But in its vaporized form, it's a deadly gas.
00:57:21Well, where does that lead us?
00:57:22Right back to the lab, where we can find out
00:57:24from what manufacturer that chemical was ordered,
00:57:27and then we'll pay them a visit.
00:57:28That guy has more lives than nine cats.
00:57:30Worse than that.
00:57:32He has the clue to my identity.
00:57:34You mean just because he knows what kind of gas it was?
00:57:36I made the mistake of putting through a personal order
00:57:39for the chemical used in the cab.
00:57:41Then you think he can trace that chemical
00:57:43to where it was manufactured?
00:57:45I've no doubt about it.
00:57:46And even though it is on the other side of town,
00:57:48you may still get there ahead of him
00:57:50and destroy the purchase record of fuminol.
00:57:52Don't worry, he won't get anything that'll hurt us.
00:57:55Where is the place?
00:57:56It's the Hunter Chemical Company at 8th and Hill Streets.
00:57:58OK.
00:58:04I've got it, Jeff.
00:58:07That's it, all right.
00:58:09Hunter Chemical Company, 8th and Hill.
00:58:11And if our luck carries,
00:58:17we'll know who Dr. Vulcan is very shortly.
00:58:19Right.
00:58:29You won't be very long.
00:58:30All right.
00:58:41Get back.
00:58:57Oh yeah!
00:58:59Oh, my God.
00:59:00Oh, my God!
00:59:02Oh, my God!
00:59:03Oh, my God!
00:59:09Oh, my God!
00:59:09Ah, God!
00:59:11Let's go.
00:59:41No sense risking our necks to get to my car.
00:59:45We'll use that truck.
00:59:46You drive, and I'll cover you from the back.
01:00:11Let's go.
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01:02:01Vulcan?
01:02:02Durkin calling.
01:02:03Yes?
01:02:04I got those invoices away from Jeff King and destroyed them.
01:02:07Excellent Durkin.
01:02:08Excellent.
01:02:09But I was also forced to take that Winslow character along.
01:02:12Bert Winslow?
01:02:13Yeah.
01:02:14Shall I dump him?
01:02:15No.
01:02:16No.
01:02:17He can be of great use to us.
01:02:19What for?
01:02:20Live bait for our friend King.
01:02:23We must get rid of him before we can use the decimator.
01:02:26What makes you think he'll fall for the bait?
01:02:28Just bring Winslow here.
01:02:30I'll guarantee the King will come too.
01:02:33Hello, Jeff.
01:02:34Hello, Glenda.
01:02:35Any news about Bert?
01:02:36Not a word.
01:02:37Don't you think we should notify the police?
01:02:38King speaking.
01:02:39This is Dr. Vulcan.
01:02:40Vulcan?
01:02:41What is this?
01:02:42A hoax?
01:02:43It concerns the welfare of your friend Winslow.
01:02:44I would like to arrange for his return to you.
01:02:45I see.
01:02:46On what terms?
01:02:47We can discuss those if you come to 212 Beverly Street at 4.
01:02:51Alone, you understand, if you value your friend's life.
01:02:54But how can I be sure Bert is still alive?
01:02:56Well, I'm not sure.
01:02:57I'm not sure.
01:02:58I'm not sure.
01:02:59I'm not sure.
01:03:00I'm not sure.
01:03:01I'm not sure.
01:03:02I'm not sure.
01:03:03I'm not sure.
01:03:04I'm not sure.
01:03:05I'm not sure.
01:03:06I'm not sure.
01:03:07I'm not sure.
01:03:08I'm not sure.
01:03:09But how can I be sure Bert is still alive?
01:03:11You will see him in the window at 5 minutes to 4.
01:03:15Remember, come alone.
01:03:17You will be watched.
01:03:27Bert's life.
01:03:28For whatever fantastic demand Vulcan can pick up.
01:03:31How can you trust him to stick to any deal?
01:03:33He'd just as soon kill both of you.
01:03:34I don't trust him.
01:03:35The only thing I can do is try to outsmart him.
01:03:37How?
01:03:38By getting there ahead of the time set for the appointment.
01:03:41Be careful.
01:03:42I will.
01:04:08Be careful with that photo cell.
01:04:09It's alive now.
01:04:10I don't like being around this electrical stuff very much.
01:04:11Neither will our visitor.
01:04:12Jeff King should get quite a shock when he walks through that door.
01:04:43I guess it works.
01:04:44You can call Dr. Vulcan now.
01:04:48I guess it works.
01:04:49You can call Dr. Vulcan now.
01:04:50I guess it works.
01:04:51You can call Dr. Vulcan now.
01:04:55I guess it works.
01:04:56I guess it works.
01:04:57I guess it works.
01:04:58I guess it works.
01:04:59You can call Dr. Vulcan now.
01:05:02I guess it works.
01:05:03I guess it works.
01:05:04I guess it works.
01:05:05I guess it works.
01:05:06I guess it works.
01:05:07You can call Dr. Vulcan now.
01:05:08I guess it works.
01:05:09You can call Dr. Vulcan.
01:05:10You can call Dr. Vulcan.
01:05:11You can call Dr. Vulcan.
01:05:12You can call me.
01:05:13Go ahead Dr. Vulcan.
01:05:14Go ahead, Durkin.
01:05:38Grow your gun.
01:05:40Now throw it away.
01:05:43Sit down.
01:05:47We'll wait for Dr. Vulcan.
01:05:51Why wait?
01:05:52I'm right here.
01:05:56Bryant, so you're Dr. Vulcan?
01:05:59Yes, Dr. Vulcan.
01:06:02A bizarre name, but it's what I stand for.
01:06:05Power, the power of steel forged
01:06:08into what I believe is right.
01:06:10Sure, the right of a criminal to steal,
01:06:13the right of a traitor to betray his country,
01:06:16the right of a warped mind that works
01:06:17toward the destruction of peace.
01:06:19Now, you've had your say, Mr. Rocket Man, whoever you are.
01:06:24But they're the last words you will ever utter.
01:06:27You came here to save your friend Jeff King,
01:06:30but instead you will precede him into eternity.
01:06:33Now back up right through that door.
01:06:35Back up.
01:06:36Come on.
01:06:37I'm so glad you got to do this.
01:06:39But I keep going.
01:06:41I'm so glad that you're there.
01:06:41Come on.
01:06:42Let me just move on.
01:06:43Come on.
01:06:44Let's go.
01:06:44Come on.
01:06:45And then we'll get you here.
01:06:46Come on.
01:06:47Come.
01:06:48Come on.
01:06:49Come on.
01:06:50Come on.
01:06:51Come on.
01:06:52Come on.
01:06:53Come on.
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01:06:56Come on.
01:06:57THE END
01:07:27THE END
01:07:57THE END
01:08:27THE END
01:08:29THE END
01:08:33THE END
01:08:35THE END
01:08:37THE END
01:08:39THE RITE OF A WARPED MIND THAT WORKS TOWARD THE DESTRUCTION OF PEACE
01:08:43NOW, YOU'VE HAD YOUR SAY, MR. ROCKETMAN, WHOEVER YOU ARE
01:08:47BUT THEY'RE THE LAST WORD YOU WILL EVER UTTER
01:08:50YOU CAME HERE TO SAVE YOUR FRIEND JEFF KING
01:08:53BUT INSTEAD YOU WILL PROCEED HIM INTO ETERNITY
01:08:56NOW BACK UP, RIGHT THROUGH THAT DOOR
01:08:59BACK UP
01:09:00I'LL TELEPHONE A DESCRIPTION OF BRYANT TO THE POLICE AND ASK THEM TO SPREAD A DRAG NET
01:09:06I'LL TELEPHONE A DESCRIPTION OF BRYANT TO THE POLICE AND ASK THEM TO SPREAD A DRAG NET
01:09:12I'LL TELEPHONE A DESCRIPTION OF BRYANT TO THE POLICE AND ASK THEM TO SPREAD A DRAG NET
01:09:24MEANWHILE WE'D BETTER SEARCH FOR MILLARD'S DECIMATOR
01:09:26BRYANT'S ALREADY SHIPPED IT
01:09:28I HEARD HIM DISCUSSING SOME FANTASTIC EXTORTION POD INVOLVING THE CITY OF NEW YORK
01:09:32THAT SOUNDS LIKE VULKIN ALL RIGHT
01:09:35BURT LOOK AROUND FOR SOME CLUE AS TO WHAT HIS PLANS MIGHT BE
01:09:39RIGHT
01:09:52I'M AFRAID WE'RE TOO LATE
01:09:54HERE'S A RECEIPT FOR A PLANE DURKIN RENTED THIS MORNING
01:09:57ALL RIGHT THANK YOU CAPTAIN
01:10:10TWO MEN ANSWERING THE DESCRIPTIONS OF BRYANT AND DURKIN TOOK OFF IN A SMALL CABIN PLANE ALMOST AN HOUR AGO
01:10:15NEW YORK SHOULD BE WARNED THAT BRYANT MAY USE THE DECIMATOR IN HIS EXTORTION PLOT
01:10:18I CAN STILL BEAT BRYANT IN AN AIRLINER
01:10:20NOT WITHOUT ME
01:10:21NOR ME THIS COULD BE THE SCOOP OF MY CAREER
01:10:23LET'S GO
01:10:27BUT...
01:10:35THAT'S ALL
01:10:38A RATE
01:10:39THE
01:10:41OF
01:10:43NOT
01:10:44NOT
01:10:47BUT
01:10:50THATaurais
01:10:53I have actually seen the sonic decimator begin to turn a mountain of stone into a sea of molten lava.
01:11:03Well, there are many mountains of stone standing in New York City.
01:11:06And on your recommendation, the finest police force in the land has been covering every point of entry for three hours,
01:11:11even though I still believe it's a hoax.
01:11:16Excuse me, sir. This just arrived by special delivery.
01:11:19Perhaps you weren't unduly alarmed. Listen to this.
01:11:24Yours is the wealthiest city in the world. I want that wealth.
01:11:29If you fail to meet my billion-dollar ransom demand, by Wednesday at 2 p.m., I will destroy New York City.
01:11:36Announce your decision by radio broadcast, and you will receive instructions for delivery of the ransom.
01:11:41It's signed, Dr. Volkin.
01:11:43That a man's a maniac.
01:11:45Yes, but a very dangerous maniac, sir.
01:11:48Perhaps you should broadcast an offer to compromise.
01:11:51Compromise? Place the greatest city in the world in the hands of one murdering blackmailer? Never.
01:11:57Telephone the police commissioner. Tell him to call out all reserves and volunteers.
01:12:01I want them to comb every neighborhood, every building, every room in this city.
01:12:06I want them to find this madman who calls himself Dr. Volkin.
01:12:17Jeff King probably has every cop in the country looking for us by now.
01:12:21They won't find us on Fisherman's Island.
01:12:24Just where is this Fisherman's Island?
01:12:26Oh, about 300 miles off New York Harbor.
01:12:29I still can't figure out how you're going to use the decimator.
01:12:31You say it only has a range of 200 miles?
01:12:32Yes.
01:12:33Well, New York is 300 miles away.
01:12:36Come, Durkin.
01:12:37Look at this chart.
01:12:38Look at this chart.
01:12:39There on the ocean floor.
01:12:40As I see, the small station.
01:12:41Still can't figure out how you're going to use the decimator.
01:12:45You say it only has a range of 200 miles?
01:12:46Yes.
01:12:47Well, New York is 300 miles away.
01:12:52Still can't figure out how you're going to use the decimator.
01:12:55You say it only has a range of 200 miles?
01:12:57Yes.
01:12:58Well, New York is 300 miles away.
01:13:01Come, Durkin. Look at this chart.
01:13:04There on the ocean floor,
01:13:07midway between here and New York Harbor,
01:13:10lies the great Amsterdam fort,
01:13:13a volcanic fissure opening into the subterranean fires
01:13:17miles below the city of New York.
01:13:19Now, erosion has sealed up this bit,
01:13:23but the decimator, when trained upon it,
01:13:25will smash through and bring about the worst earthquake
01:13:28and tidal wave in the history of America,
01:13:31unless my ransom demands are met by 2 o'clock today.
01:13:37Nearly half the city covered.
01:13:38Not a single lead to Dr. Vulcan or the decimator.
01:13:41And it's almost 2 o'clock.
01:13:43My detector hasn't picked up any thromium impulses.
01:13:46If the decimator is beyond its range of 250 miles,
01:13:50I don't think Bryant can inflict any serious damage.
01:13:53Well, I certainly hope you're right.
01:13:55It's 2 o'clock. The time is up.
01:14:16Yes? What?
01:14:20The Naval Observatory?
01:14:23Stand by for orders.
01:14:25The Naval Observatory is reporting sudden giant waves
01:14:27moving in on the harbor from approximately 300 miles southeast of here.
01:14:30Why, they had no warning whatsoever.
01:14:32Do you think Millard's decimator could cause a thing like...
01:14:35What was that?
01:14:37It felt like an earth tremor.
01:14:39Let's have a look at the chart.
01:14:46The Amsterdam Fault.
01:14:48That's between here and Fisherman's Island.
01:14:50And I'll bet that's where Vulcan has the decimator.
01:14:52I advise you to order the evacuation of the city immediately.
01:14:56And tell them to begin with the harbor district.
01:14:58All citizens attention. New York City must be evacuated at once.
01:15:04Proceed in an orderly manner toward the Westchester hills.
01:15:08All members of the police and fire departments on leave or off duty
01:15:12will report immediately to their precinct and company commands.
01:15:15This is urgent.
01:15:17What's the delay? Why don't they put me on the air?
01:15:19They're trying to clear a channel for you.
01:15:21Some of the relays have been disrupted.
01:15:23They've got to put me through.
01:15:24This appeal to Dr. Vulcan may be our last chance to save the city.
01:15:27The pocket suit's downstairs in my car.
01:15:31I'm gonna fly to Fisherman's Island.
01:15:33And if Bryant is there, I'll try a little personal persuasion.
01:15:36It might work, Jeff. Nothing else will.
01:15:45Bert, you better stand watch here.
01:15:47Right, Jeff.
01:15:57Stand by. You're on in ten seconds.
01:15:58It's dead.
01:15:59You can't even pay Vulcan to stop now.
01:16:02There's only one hope.
01:16:03A squad on the bombers from the Army Air Base may be able to blast Fisherman's Island right off the map.
01:16:08I'm sorry.
01:16:09I'm sorry.
01:16:10I'm sorry.
01:16:11You can't even pay Vulcan to stop now.
01:16:12There's only one hope.
01:16:13A squad on the bombers from the Army Air Base may be able to blast Fisherman's Island right off the map.
01:16:17It's dead.
01:16:18You can't even pay Vulcan to stop now.
01:16:19There's only one hope.
01:16:20A squad on the bombers from the Army Air Base may be able to blast Fisherman's Island right off the map.
01:16:32He's here.
01:16:34There will be all the bombers from the Army Air Base may be able to ambush him, but he will see what's called bipartisan in the army.
01:16:42Yeah, we'll catches it.
01:16:55That was a lot more than a grappled sail right off the sprint.
01:16:57That's supposed to have a guy committed toÄ—ler.
01:19:37You know, it's a good thing I had the foresight to send those bombers to destroy the decimator.
01:19:41But what about Rocket Man? Doesn't he deserve some credit?
01:19:44What's that?
01:19:44Uh, he was just wondering if Rocket Man would remain with us now that Professor Bryant has paid for his crimes.
01:19:50Well, I certainly hope so.
01:19:51But what has that got to do with what I was talking about?
01:19:54Nothing.
01:19:54Nothing at all.
01:19:55Well, then, as I was saying, this fine administration will see New York City rebuilt into the greatest, the most wonderful, the finest city the world has ever known.