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๐๐ผ In a city full of crime, one family in blue stands for honorโฆ Heroes in Blue (1939) is a classic crime drama spotlighting the lives of a police family torn between duty and danger. This vintage gem dives deep into the challenges faced by law enforcement heroes and their loved ones.
๐ฝ๏ธ Plot Summary:
Young patrolman Terry Murphy must follow in the footsteps of his father and brotherโboth police officersโwhile navigating a world of organized crime, family pressure, and moral dilemmas. When tragedy strikes, Terry is forced to confront corruption and fight for justice.
๐ฐ๏ธ Year Released: 1939
๐ญ Genre: Crime Drama, Police Procedural
๐ฌ Directed by: William Watson
๐๏ธ Starring: Dick Purcell, Bernadene Hayes, Frank Sheridan
๐ฏ Why Watch It?
โ๏ธ Classic early take on the police procedural genre
โ๏ธ Themes of duty, sacrifice, and family honor
โ๏ธ Public domain gem with fast-paced storytelling
โ๏ธ A must-watch for vintage drama and crime fans
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๐ฝ๏ธ Plot Summary:
Young patrolman Terry Murphy must follow in the footsteps of his father and brotherโboth police officersโwhile navigating a world of organized crime, family pressure, and moral dilemmas. When tragedy strikes, Terry is forced to confront corruption and fight for justice.
๐ฐ๏ธ Year Released: 1939
๐ญ Genre: Crime Drama, Police Procedural
๐ฌ Directed by: William Watson
๐๏ธ Starring: Dick Purcell, Bernadene Hayes, Frank Sheridan
๐ฏ Why Watch It?
โ๏ธ Classic early take on the police procedural genre
โ๏ธ Themes of duty, sacrifice, and family honor
โ๏ธ Public domain gem with fast-paced storytelling
โ๏ธ A must-watch for vintage drama and crime fans
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00:00The End
00:30A gracious job on the affidavit, since the edge of the base
00:59I had bad luck, off the water wagon, with both feet, water is good, frozen it will keep
01:09and keep it, far, far away from me, just as far as I can see, and a little bit farther,
01:19I am not.
01:29Hello Mike, wake up, you're walking in your sleep, well it'll do you a lot of good to do
01:35a little walking, the force lost a great man in you Murphy, after taking a good look at
01:40you two mugs, I'm sure of it, I bet he's a left-hander,
01:51there.
02:00Business improving, well I hope so but it won't do you much good.
02:10And the poor devil.
02:17Mike, Mike, is that you?
02:25It is, Mike himself.
02:28What's eating you, Pete?
02:29You're shaking like a jitterbug.
02:31As I was going by Klein's jewelry store, I thought I'd seen a light.
02:35That goes up, tries the door, and it's unlocked.
02:38Then you lift the door and knocked, huh?
02:41No, no.
02:42The door was open.
02:43Now it flashes on the lights.
02:45Uh-huh.
02:46Then you set off the burglar alarm?
02:48I did not.
02:49It had been put out of order.
02:51I phoned the office, and they're up at the store now working on it.
02:54So I comes down here on my way home.
02:57I can't figure how these crooks cut off that system.
03:01Yeah?
03:02The way there was nothing stole tonight.
03:05Ah, you old turtle, your job is still safe.
03:08Go ahead and laugh, you big hyena.
03:11How about that dress shop robbery I had last month?
03:14I was afraid I had another one.
03:16Ah, getting soft in the head.
03:18You better go home and get a good sleep.
03:20I think your taxi cab is coming, Mr. Murphy.
03:25Ah, right on the dot.
03:27That's service for you.
03:28He's been driving you home for five years.
03:31You ought to buy him a new horse.
03:33Horse?
03:34Sure, I'm supporting one of his cows for him now.
03:37And besides, my company's worth something.
03:40That ain't worth the wag of a cow's tail.
03:42I have, mind you old business.
03:44Well, I'll see you tonight.
03:46Not if I see you first.
03:52Good man.
03:53And never mind the meter.
04:12Is that you, Mike?
04:15And whom are you expecting, Mrs. Murphy?
04:18Brian Beru?
04:19Are you all right, Murphy?
04:21You haven't been nipping.
04:22If I felt any better, me dear little shamrock,
04:26I'd need an operation.
04:31Ah, enough of that now.
04:32Go on, sit down there and have your breakfast.
04:42Open up in there.
04:51It's the law.
04:55Well, well, good morning, Mr. Commissioner.
04:57Hello, Captain.
04:58And how are all the dogs?
04:59They're doing fine, my dear young Flatfoot.
05:03Polished up beautifully.
05:05Hello, darling.
05:06Hello, Ma.
05:08Anything happen last night?
05:09No, I have everything under control.
05:11You know I'm the best cop on my beef.
05:13Oh, go on.
05:14You're blarney, just like your old man.
05:16I'll get your eggs.
05:17It's a fine career you picked out for yourself.
05:20Pound in pavements for the city for the rest of your life.
05:22It's okay with me, Dad.
05:24I'll get a promotion soon, and a little raise,
05:26and then Kathleen and I'll talk business.
05:29Stop your gabbing, you two.
05:30Here, eat something.
05:32Say, Ma, you know you're a better chef than Maurice at the Waldorf.
05:35But, Terry, when were you at the Waldorf?
05:37Kathleen and I dine there quite often.
05:39How often?
05:40Almost once a year.
05:42My, my, a cop eaten at the Waldorf.
05:45Don't let the commissioner see you.
05:47He'll think you stole something.
05:48Now hurry up, you two.
05:49Your food's getting all cold.
05:53Listen, Terry.
05:54You can't get anywhere on the force.
05:56Why, man alive, there's over 20,000 of you looking for a promotion.
06:01What chance have you got?
06:03It's a steady job, good pay, and a chance for advancement.
06:05I like the work, and in my old age, I get a pension.
06:08Now don't you worry, Dad.
06:09Before you turn the corner, I'll be the commissioner of police.
06:11Or at least the detective.
06:13Kathleen's a fine girl.
06:15Like a daughter to us.
06:17But she'd be a lot happier if you were in some nice safe business.
06:24Hey, Ma, any cops in there?
06:42Hello, Pop.
06:43Sure, son.
06:44Well, how's the great detective?
06:46Is that funny?
06:47Why, you couldn't even run down a heel.
06:49I wouldn't have to.
06:50We have one in the family.
06:51Oh, you two boys ought to be into that.
06:55Listen, copper, I'm doing all right.
06:57And I'll never get any flat feet, either.
06:59You're right, Joseph.
07:00But you'll likely get your head flat and working for that crook Moran some night.
07:03Well, it's about time you came to see us.
07:06You know, you haven't been here for two or three weeks.
07:08Hiya, Mom.
07:09I know I'm guilty, but I've had a lot of things to attend to.
07:12You know how it is.
07:13I'm a busy man.
07:14Yeah, I know how it is.
07:15You're too busy to come and see your father and your mother.
07:18Well, you can sure whip up a swell cup of coffee.
07:20What's the matter with Daisy?
07:21Can't she make coffee?
07:22Sure.
07:23She has much practice as you.
07:25Well, you can always drop in here for a bite.
07:27Oh, here you are, Mom.
07:28And keep the change.
07:30Don't you dare to offer me money.
07:32Sure.
07:33Buy yourself a new hat.
07:34I will.
07:35And a pair of shoes, too.
07:37Sounds like somebody in the hall.
07:40Maybe it's Kathleen.
07:42If you both were smart, you'd get out of those monkey suits
07:45and grab yourself some real money.
07:47You're both working for peanuts.
07:49We can't all be clever like you, sonny boy.
07:52Hello, darling.
07:54Come on in.
07:55Ah, the whole Murphy clan.
07:58Hello, dear.
07:59Hello.
08:00Hiya, Kathleen.
08:01Honey, sit down and have some coffee.
08:02No, thanks, Terry.
08:03I've got to get down to the office early today.
08:05We're making up the weekly payroll.
08:06And is it a job?
08:07I just stopped in on the way downstairs
08:09to tell you that I have to work this afternoon.
08:11I'm sorry.
08:12It spoils our date.
08:13But I can see tonight.
08:14Sorry, but you can't.
08:15I have to be at the garden.
08:16Special assignment.
08:17Oh, gosh.
08:18And this is the only night this week
08:19we could be together.
08:20My, my.
08:21Now, ain't that too bad.
08:23Say, honey.
08:26Tell me this.
08:27How'd this dumb flat foot ever handcuff you?
08:30Why, Joe, don't you remember?
08:32He saved my life one day.
08:34Oh, I get it.
08:35Love at first fright, eh?
08:37Do I kill me?
08:39Might be a good idea, too.
08:41Listen, baby.
08:42Why don't you forget this mug?
08:43You never know when you're going to see him.
08:44And if you do, he may be full of holes.
08:46He's, he's, he's got something there.
08:50Now, take me, for instance.
08:52Plenty of dough.
08:53Continue around the nightclubs.
08:54Nice work if you can get it.
08:56And I get it.
08:57Believe me.
08:58Oh, it sounds wonderful, Joe.
09:01But I'm sorry.
09:02He saw me first.
09:03Why don't you button your lip?
09:04Now, Terry, there's no reason to lose your temper.
09:07I simply must run along now.
09:09I'll see you to the door, honey.
09:16Officer, will you please release me?
09:20See you soon, folks.
09:21Bye-bye, dear.
09:22Bye-bye.
09:23Oh, she's a darling girl, Terry.
09:25Some day you're going to talk yourself to death.
09:27What's the matter?
09:28Jealous of my technique?
09:29Why, easy.
09:30Take it easy, Terry.
09:31Sure, Joe was only jolly and Kathleen.
09:34Sure, relax.
09:35I don't have to muscle in on you.
09:36I've got plenty of girlfriends of my own.
09:38That's a fine way for a married man to be talking.
09:40Say, can't you folks take a little kitten?
09:42Sorry, I must be going.
09:44I've got to get back to Moran's office before he finds out
09:46he can run the trucking business without me.
09:48I'll be seeing him.
09:49He's going to get round shoulder someday from patting himself on the back.
10:00No, it's not a 50-50 split.
10:02Now get this.
10:03He's supposed to have 10,000.
10:05You tell him he gets 2,000 and you bring the rest here.
10:09Right.
10:10Okay.
10:13I was up Harlem last night.
10:14The boys tell me Joe's burning up the town.
10:16Spending plenty.
10:17Hello, Ace.
10:18Hello, Joe.
10:19Hiya, Blackie.
10:20Hello, Joe.
10:21Hello, Joe.
10:22I don't know how he does it.
10:25He don't get into none of them big jobs here.
10:27And I know his cut from Moran.
10:28Maybe the kid's taking a cut from Moran doesn't know anything about it.
10:31That might be so.
10:32He's a double-crosser.
10:33Chisels in and marries my girl when I wasn't looking.
10:36Yeah.
10:38Yeah.
10:39A big truck.
10:42Well, that's a laugh.
10:43We're going to do some legitimate business today.
10:46Some poor sap wants us to move him over to Brooklyn.
10:49Hey, Ace.
10:50Come here.
10:51I hope that guy's furniture gets to Brooklyn.
10:54Grab a truck and get a couple of the boys and move this guy's furniture.
10:57What is this?
10:58We ain't no moving business.
10:59Go on.
11:00The exercise will do you good.
11:01Okay, but I ain't gonna move no pianos.
11:06Listen.
11:07I want you to go out the track this afternoon.
11:09But who's going to be on the phone to Jerry's to take the daily bets?
11:11Not you.
11:12This is important.
11:13I want you to take this two grand and put it on running wild.
11:16On the nose.
11:18But why can't I pull it in as usual?
11:20I want you at the track.
11:21And get this.
11:22Wait till the horses go to the post before you place the bet.
11:25Oh, I get it.
11:26You don't want to knock the odds down, huh?
11:28You catch on first.
11:30But keep your trap shut and don't sound off in town.
11:33Okay, boss.
11:34Your money.
11:35And see that you take good care of it.
11:36And remember, running wild down the nose.
11:38You know, I may put a little on that myself.
11:40See you later.
11:41Oh, wait a minute.
11:42Ma will take you out in his care.
11:43Thanks, boss.
11:44At service for you.
11:48Blackie, come here.
11:49What's up, boss?
11:54I'm sending Joe out the track this afternoon.
11:57That kid will have at least 10,000 on him.
11:59That's a lot of coconuts.
12:00See that he gets back with it.
12:02We'll be counting it at seven.
12:04Leave it to me.
12:19Leave it to me.
12:20Leave it to me.
12:21Leave it to me.
12:22Leave it to me.
12:23Leave it to me.
12:24Leave it to me.
12:25Leave it to me.
12:26Leave it to me.
12:27Leave it to me.
12:28Leave it to me.
12:29Leave it to me.
12:30Leave it to me.
12:31Leave it to me.
12:32Leave it to me.
12:33Leave it to me.
12:34Leave it to me.
12:35Leave it to me.
12:36Leave it to me.
12:37Leave it to me.
12:38Leave it to me.
12:39Leave it to me.
12:40Leave it to me.
12:41Leave it to me.
12:42Leave it to me.
12:43Leave it to me.
12:44Leave it to me.
12:45Leave it to me.
12:46Leave it to me.
12:47Leave it to me.
12:48what's the odds on running wild now five to one if you're smart you'll lay off what happened
12:57what's the matter what buddy running wild one the last time out but he's been off his feed this week
13:02what do you think bugs you got me pal what'd he do yesterday i didn't plot him but the owner
13:07looked pretty sour and i was dependent on this race to get even don't take my word for it if i
13:13could take on my own this track i gotta be careful i'm not using my own money i gotta be extra careful
13:19because i am i know i'm gonna phone the boss
13:32see you later that guy's crazy running wild 50 bucks on the nose 50 bucks on the nose and running wild
13:39can you look at him it's nearly post time ryan left the office a half an hour ago but running wild
13:44looks bad yeah i know but i just heard it don't let anyone touch off him ryan knows what he's doing
13:53what do you like that count rossi i think he's got a chance we had a good show in the last two
13:56thousand running wild on the nose
14:03today it's too late they're off
14:09hey
14:35Hey, let him run a while. He's the way out in front. Look at him go.
14:39The race ain't over yet, my friend.
14:40Yeah, but he's going to win. Look.
14:46He's running away from the field.
14:58Running wild wins all by himself.
15:01How do you like that?
15:03Were you on him?
15:05Sure, I know what I'm doing.
15:07What'll I do?
15:08Frank Moran expects $10,000 back.
15:10He'll never believe I didn't bet.
15:12Boy, you're in a spot.
15:13Moran will be awfully mad.
15:15If I were you, I'd leave town.
15:17Oh, I've been an awful sap.
15:18I shouldn't have waited so long.
15:20Well, there's still one more race.
15:22Count Rossi should pay off today.
15:24Yeah? How do you know?
15:26I was out here clocking him every morning.
15:28That horse can run faster than they say he does,
15:30or my watch is crazy.
15:32I'm placing a bet right now.
15:33Listen, Louie, give me Count Rossi.
15:4350 to win, 50 to place.
15:45Are you sure he'll run the money bugs?
15:46Then I just bet my own money on him.
15:48Yeah, I know, but I've got to be careful.
15:50Well, why don't you bet him to show?
15:51Top page five to one.
15:53He's sure to be in the money.
15:54Come on, it's the last race.
15:56It's post time.
15:57All right, I'll do it.
15:582,000 on Count Rossi to show,
16:00and 200 on the nose.
16:02See you after the race.
16:04Maybe.
16:04Oh, Joe.
16:15Oh, hello, Blackie.
16:17Well, he paid off.
16:18Moran's right again.
16:19Yeah.
16:20Were you on run a while, too?
16:22Sure.
16:23I always play the same horses as the boss.
16:25Yeah, sure.
16:27He's a good picker.
16:28Come on, I'd better get back to town.
16:29Moran's waiting.
16:30Wait about five minutes, Blackie.
16:31I've got a couple hundred on the next race.
16:33Okay, your money.
16:34Okay.
17:01Golden Boy, by a nose.
17:11Count Rossi's still running.
17:12Come on, sap.
17:13Well, I've got to make a phone call, Blackie.
17:15I'll be back in a minute.
17:16Better wait until you get back to town.
17:18But I promised I'd call right after the last race.
17:20Forget it.
17:21She'll never miss you.
17:22Come on.
17:22I'll get the cab.
17:23Wait a minute.
17:30I've got a phone whether you like it or not.
17:32Okay, but don't blow your tuffer.
17:34Go ahead and make it fast.
17:38Hey, there's one over there.
17:40Buy a dog, Mo.
17:41Stick around.
17:57We'll be going in a minute.
18:02Yes, but Daisy, I'm in a jam.
18:04I've got to get out of town.
18:06I've lost Moran's money.
18:09Okay.
18:09I'll meet you at Grand Central.
18:11You're not going anyplace, you dirty double-crosser.
18:18Let go of me, Blackie.
18:41Yeah, Jerry, I just got in.
18:54Yeah, I know.
18:54Running wild one.
18:57Well, I haven't missed one yet.
18:59See you tomorrow.
19:00Nice going, boss.
19:04I wish I knew where you'd get your tips.
19:05Never mind that.
19:06The boys should be here any minute now.
19:08Yeah, it's only about an hour's drive from the track.
19:10Mo can do it fast.
19:11Benny, I'm going to throw a little putty tonight and celebrate.
19:14Go over the corner and get some of my special brand.
19:16Okay, boss.
19:18Boss.
19:19What's the matter with you?
19:21Blackie was shot at the track.
19:22Blackie shot?
19:23Who did it?
19:24Yeah, well, him and Joe got in a fight and the gun went off.
19:27Where's Joe now?
19:28Well, he beat it with the money.
19:29Why didn't you stop him, you sap?
19:31Well, there wasn't time.
19:32Little cops was all over the place.
19:34Ace was right.
19:35He said that rat Murphy would crush you.
19:36Shut up.
19:37Now, get this.
19:39You and the boys go out and find Joe before the cops find out who did this.
19:43Anybody see you with Blackie and Joe at the track?
19:45Well, sure.
19:46The bookies saw us together.
19:47What do I do?
19:48I'm afraid they'll pick me up.
19:49The cops are liable to be here any minute.
19:51If they pick you up, Joe will be next.
19:53Now, you beat it up the camp and stay there until you hear from me.
19:56Okay.
19:57Now, get this.
19:58You and the boys go out and pick up Joe and get that money right away.
20:02If he hasn't got it on him, you know how to make him talk.
20:04Suppose the cops grab him first.
20:05That's what I'm trying to tell you.
20:07Once he's in jail, we'll never find out where the money is.
20:09Now, beat it.
20:10I'll phone you the first thing that happens.
20:13I'll phone you the first thing that happens.
20:25Got it again.
20:26Well, they hope to kill each other.
20:27She has some other kind of a job.
20:29Now, why don't you stop worrying, Mom?
20:31I'll live to be 105.
20:32There isn't a bullet made that could kill me.
20:35I'll answer it.
20:40Hello?
20:43It's for you, Mike.
20:48I'll see you in a moment, Terry.
20:49Right.
20:53Haven't you forgotten something?
20:54Why, no, Ma.
20:55What's on your mind?
20:58I was saving that one for cattle.
20:59Oh, go on.
21:00Don't be so stingy.
21:01Terry, it's from Captain Wallace.
21:03I've got to go down to the station with you.
21:05Anything happened?
21:07Anything wrong?
21:07No, no, Mother.
21:09I don't know.
21:10No, you stop your fretting.
21:11You stop your fretting.
21:13When did you see Joe last?
21:21At breakfast this morning.
21:23Who does he go around with?
21:24Where does he hang up?
21:27I don't know.
21:28I never met any of his friends.
21:29Why?
21:34What has he done?
21:35We're not accusing him of anything.
21:36Just want to ask him a few questions.
21:39Sorry this had to happen, Mike.
21:41You better get back on the job.
21:42If I need you again, I'll let you know.
21:48All right, Walter.
21:50Send Murphy in.
21:51Hey, Murphy.
21:52The captain wants to see you.
21:53Yes, sir?
22:03I've just been talking to your father about Joe.
22:05We've got to pick him up and ask him a few questions.
22:08Murphy, you're relieved from regular duty.
22:11You're on special assignment.
22:12Find your brother and bring him in.
22:15Yes, sir.
22:23What is it, Terry?
22:25It's about Joe, Dad.
22:26I've got to pick him up.
22:27Oh, no, boy.
22:28Oh, no, no.
22:30You can't do that.
22:31I'm sorry, Dad.
22:33It's orders.
22:34I can't help it.
22:38Yes, sir.
22:39Yes.
22:41I suppose you're right.
22:47No, thanks.
22:48That'll be all.
22:50It's a good thing we got out of that apartment.
22:52Yeah, I know, Daisy.
22:52But we can't stay here.
22:53I've got to dig up some dough and get out of town.
22:55Moran and the cops are both after me.
22:57You can't leave this hotel, Joe.
22:58You've got to stay here.
22:59I'll go out and grab some money.
23:00And when I get it, then we can talk about going away.
23:02Where are you going to get that kind of dough?
23:05I could see your family.
23:07They'd come through for you.
23:08They haven't got that kind of money.
23:10Besides, you get that flat-footed brother of mine on your trail,
23:12and he'd grab me quick.
23:13You mean your own brother?
23:14Sure.
23:14He put the whole family in, you know,
23:15if the commissioner told him to.
23:19Where are you going?
23:20Never mind.
23:22Just sit tight.
23:23I'll take it easy, baby.
23:37Nice little place you have here.
23:39Is there something you wanted?
23:40Oh, I get it.
23:41You don't know me.
23:43But we do have a mutual friend I came to see you about.
23:45It's a joke.
23:46I'm sure you're mistaken.
23:48I'm Mrs. Joe Murphy.
23:50Oh, is that what you meant by a mutual friend?
23:53Yes.
23:55And he's in an awfully tough spot.
23:56I thought maybe you might help him out.
24:00I'm sorry.
24:01I don't understand.
24:02You go around with his brother Terry, don't you?
24:04Well, yes.
24:05But what's that got to do with it?
24:06You're going to marry him, aren't you?
24:07That's my business.
24:09Will you tell me what you're getting at?
24:10Look, there's a mob in this town that'll dump Joe in the river if they can grab him.
24:14The publicity will ruin Terry's chances on the force and be the death of his mother.
24:17But what can I do?
24:19We need some money to get out of town quick, and I thought maybe you might lend us some.
24:23He's just in a little jam.
24:24He's done nothing wrong.
24:25I see.
24:26Well, if you're telling me the truth, take me to see Joe.
24:29After I talk to him, perhaps I might be able to help.
24:31That's great.
24:32We won't forget it.
24:35I told you ten times over that the captain only wanted to ask him a few questions.
24:40There's nothing serious.
24:41I know, but I feel that something terrible's happened.
24:45Joe's all right, Mom.
24:46Why don't you stop crying?
24:48Sure, no news.
24:49It's good news.
24:51Terry, you're not keeping anything from me, are you?
24:55Do the police know where Joe is?
24:57No, Ma.
24:57I wish they did for Joe's sake.
25:00Terry Murphy, are you telling me the truth?
25:03Will you stop worrying about Joe?
25:05He's done nothing wrong.
25:08A bit of a mix-up about a gambler debt, and one of the gangsters that Joe knew was killed,
25:13and the police wanted to ask him a few questions,
25:16and Joe was afraid to come out of hiding for fear of the gang.
25:20Oh, my poor boy.
25:22What'll they do to him?
25:24I...
25:25I...
25:27I...
25:27I'll phone Dr. Hanson.
25:43I'm afraid she's very ill, Mr. Murphy.
25:52It's her heart.
25:53She's had a bad shock.
25:55She should stay here for a long rest.
26:01Joe.
26:04Joe, why...
26:05Why don't you come to me, Joe?
26:10Now, have a good sleep, Mother, and I'll bring Joe here to you.
26:24It's a terrible thing that my boy has gotten into.
26:28If I had the $10,000, I'd give it to you now.
26:30Well, uh, there's another way you could pay off.
26:35But how?
26:36I said you that I haven't got anything like that kind of money.
26:39Let me worry about that.
26:41Now, Mike, uh, you work in the wholesale district, don't you?
26:45Yes.
26:49Why?
26:50I think we can pay this debt in a hurry.
26:52I don't understand, Joe.
26:57Well, uh, there's a sign you're a beat down there.
27:00That, uh, if you could arrange to, uh...
27:04I don't understand, Joe.
27:34I don't understand, Joe.
28:05What's the matter with you, man?
28:13What are you doing off your patrol?
28:14I just seen a suspicious-looking truck heading your way.
28:16I didn't like the looks of it, so I thought I'd tip you off.
28:19Well, it just covered this block, and I didn't see a thing.
28:22Thanks, just the same.
28:24You better get back on your beat.
28:26All right.
28:35I tell you, we waited too long.
28:39We should have left as soon as Kathleen gave us that money.
28:41Darling, if you don't take hold of yourself, you're going to crack up.
28:44I've told you 50 times we can't leave here until things quiet down.
28:48We're safe here.
28:49Nobody knows about this place.
28:50I've got to see Joe.
29:03He's not here.
29:04How'd you find this place?
29:05Never mind how I found it.
29:07His mother's at death's door in the hospital.
29:10She wants to see him, and he's got to go there.
29:12But he's taking an awful chance.
29:14Suppose something happens.
29:15Now, wait a minute.
29:16I'm not going to any hospital.
29:18Do you think I'm crazy?
29:19That gang will get me sure.
29:20A fine son I've been raising, hiding away like a yellow rat.
29:25What is this?
29:27Can't you trust your own father?
29:28Oh, sure, sure, Pop.
29:30But I'm hot as a pistol.
29:31I'm afraid the boys will get me.
29:33Miranda layoff.
29:34I got that fixed.
29:35All you've got to do is look out for the police.
29:38Oh, man, man, will you go?
29:41Do you think I should, Daisy?
29:43Yes, I do, Joe.
29:44It looks okay.
29:45He says Moran's fixed.
29:47All right, Pop.
29:48I'll go.
29:49But I hope you're right.
29:50The undertaker will be sending you a bell.
29:53Murphy, if I thought you were stalling, I'd throw you off the force.
29:56I'm doing everything I can, sir.
29:57It's not enough.
29:58I want results.
30:00I'm warning you now.
30:02Don't let family sentiments prevent you from doing your duty.
30:05That's all.
30:06I'll break this case or it'll break me.
30:08I promise you that, sir.
30:11I know Joe's in terrible trouble.
30:16Oh, I wish I could help him.
30:18There, there, darling.
30:20Why don't you try to rest?
30:22Everything will turn out all right.
30:36Hello, Mom.
30:37I knew you'd come.
30:42I haven't done anything wrong, Mom.
30:45Now, don't you believe what the cops in the newspapers say?
30:48I won't, Joe.
30:49You know, I wouldn't lie to you, Ma.
30:56You're a good boy, too.
31:00You just got in the bad company, that's all.
31:04Please, Ma, don't cry.
31:06Be careful, Terry.
31:11Be careful, Terry.
31:12She's very ill.
31:17Why, Terry, what are you doing here?
31:19I just dropped in to see how you want, Mom.
31:22Terry, don't you do anything to Joe.
31:25I won't, Mom.
31:30I'm not going with you, Terry.
31:32All right, Joe.
31:33Terry, Terry, please.
31:35Please give him a chance.
31:37You'd better.
31:38Boys, please.
31:39If you make this pinch, you'll drag Kathleen in.
31:41She's mixed up in this, too.
31:42You're lying.
31:42He's telling the truth, Terry.
31:43Oh, oh.
32:01Kathleen, I want to know what Joe meant.
32:02What do you know about this?
32:03I can't tell you.
32:05I gave my word.
32:06You're not going to leave this hospital
32:07until you tell me where Joe is.
32:09I won't.
32:10Please, stop torturing me.
32:11I haven't got time to argue with you.
32:12Tell me what you know.
32:14Tell me at once.
32:16Hurry up, hon.
32:16Have you got everything?
32:17Yes, everything, including my brothers.
32:19Go.
32:20We'll let Flatfoot catch him
32:21when he gets back to headquarters.
32:25I'm sorry it had to be this way, Joe.
32:27Come on.
32:42What do you know about this cab driver that's missing?
32:51I never saw him in my life.
32:53Come on, now.
32:55He was one of Moran's men, wasn't he?
32:57Moran's in the trucking business.
32:59He didn't own any cabs.
33:02Listen, buddy.
33:03You better come clean if you know what's good for you.
33:06Where's that cabbie?
33:07You ain't got nothing on me.
33:09There's thousands of taxi drivers in this town.
33:12When did you last see Blackie?
33:15The afternoon he went to the track with Joe Murphy.
33:17Oh, so they went to the track together, eh?
33:20Pals, huh?
33:22Yeah.
33:22That's what Blackie thought.
33:24What do you mean by that?
33:25Murphy was out to get him.
33:27He shot Blackie.
33:28Well, you seem to know all about this.
33:31Well, all I know is it didn't get along.
33:38Why would they soar at each other?
33:40Murphy wouldn't pay off a bet.
33:42He kept stalling.
33:44Okay.
33:45You can go now, Benny.
33:46But don't take any trips.
33:49I sort of like to have you around.
33:58Send in that other witness.
33:59Jones, you saw the fight at the track, didn't you?
34:13Well, I wasn't paying much attention, sir.
34:17I was busy at my stand.
34:18Yes, I know, I know.
34:20But tell me exactly what you did see.
34:22Well, one man was in the phone booth telephoning.
34:25And the other man walked over and opened the door of the booth.
34:30And then they started fighting.
34:31Which man had the gun?
34:33I'm not sure, but I think it was the man who was telephoning.
34:37Are you sure of that?
34:38Did you actually see the man shot?
34:40Oh, no, sir.
34:42When they started a fight, why, I ran for help.
34:46Okay.
34:47That checks with your last statement.
34:49Now then, do you believe that you could identify the man who ran away?
34:53Oh, yes, sir.
34:54I'm sure I could.
34:55Is that the man?
35:00Yeah, that's him.
35:02He's the fella.
35:03All right, you can go now, Jones.
35:04We'll get in touch with you when we need you.
35:07Come on, Murphy.
35:08Come clean.
35:09You might as well confess.
35:11Why did you kill Blackie?
35:12I tell you, it was an accident.
35:13He started fighting with me and his gun went off.
35:15Well, somebody's lying and we'll find out who it is.
35:18Murphy, I'm going to give you one more chance.
35:20Why did you kill Blackie Tornado?
35:22I tell you, I didn't even touch the gun.
35:23I've never owned a gun in my life.
35:25Oh, take him out.
35:27Oh, wait a minute.
35:28I tell you, I didn't do it.
35:29If Mo the cabbie was here, he could prove it.
35:31He saw it.
35:31He was with us all afternoon.
35:33We'll pick him up within 24 hours.
35:34Then we'll find out who's telling the truth.
35:36That's all.
35:55Joseph Murphy, you have been found guilty of murder in the second degree.
36:04It is the sentence of this court.
36:26Hello, son.
36:27Hello, Pop.
36:32How are you?
36:34What difference does it make?
36:35Oh, no, you mustn't lose your hope.
36:38Things could be a lot worse.
36:40Yeah.
36:40I could have gotten the chair.
36:43No, maybe.
36:43Maybe the police.
36:44The police will discover new evidence.
36:47Yeah.
36:47Maybe a miracle will happen.
36:49Listen, Pop.
36:50Just forget about me.
36:51I'm all through.
36:56Yes.
36:57Well, I'll...
36:58I'll...
37:01Be telling your mother that you're saying you're love.
37:06Sure.
37:07Sure.
37:08Tell her anything to buckle up.
37:10All right, son.
37:13Well...
37:14I'll be seeing you.
37:21Hello?
37:23Hello, Terry.
37:24You move right over.
37:25I've got to see you.
37:27I'll be over right away.
37:31He's been railroaded, I tell you.
37:33That evidence at the trial was all phony.
37:36Moran lied.
37:37I know, Daisy, but they proved otherwise in court.
37:39I don't care what they proved in court.
37:42Joe's a good kid.
37:43He's made a few mistakes, but who hasn't?
37:45And now he's got to do 20 years.
37:47That's the best part of his life.
37:49When he comes out, he'll be old and wasted.
37:51That is, if he lives that long, and for what?
37:53He's not a murderer.
37:54I know it.
37:55I never believed it myself.
37:56Poor kid.
37:58We were so happy together.
38:00I can't stand it, Terry.
38:02I'll crack up.
38:04You have to keep your nerve, you know, Daisy.
38:05Yeah.
38:06Yeah, I know.
38:08Before Joe went away, did he say anything about the taxi driver that disappeared?
38:12Wait.
38:13Yeah, he did.
38:14He said that guy worked for Moran and nobody would ever find him.
38:16Now, if we can only get some information on that mob, it might help Joe.
38:21I'll get it for you, Terry.
38:23I'll get it for you if it's the last thing I ever do.
38:26Be careful.
38:26You're playing with dynamite.
38:28Don't worry.
38:29I think I got away.
38:31Just leave it to me.
38:32Good luck.
38:32Is Ace Gordon there?
38:49Will you put him on, please?
38:59Hello, Joe.
39:00Oh, it's you.
39:01Anything I can do for you?
39:03No, not a thing.
39:04I'm having a wonderful time.
39:07Oh, I know how you feel, Joe.
39:08You blame me for your being here, but someone would imagine you sooner or later.
39:11Oh, save your preaching, wise guy.
39:14If you'll only cooperate, Joe, I'm sure I can help you.
39:16I'm no squealer.
39:17If I was, I'd live about a week.
39:19They'd get to you even in the big house.
39:22No, thanks.
39:23I'll take it this way.
39:24But don't you understand, Joe?
39:25I'm only trying to help.
39:26I don't want any help from you.
39:27Get out.
39:28Get out.
39:28Scream!
39:30All right, Joe.
39:31Have it your way.
39:32All right.
39:37Well, here I am, Moran.
39:39What's the idea of the phone call?
39:41Oh, just a little social chat, Mike.
39:43Sit down.
39:45Smoke?
39:45No.
39:48What do you want of me?
39:49That job was nice and clean.
39:52No kickbacks.
39:54Nice going.
39:55All right, then why don't you leave me alone?
39:57We will, Mike.
39:58But first, we need your help.
40:01Now, there's a jewelry store on your patrol that's a soft touch, provided you look the other way.
40:06I'll have nothing whatever to do with it.
40:11I don't want to get tough with you, old-timer, unless I have to.
40:16You can't scare me.
40:18I'm through.
40:22Listen, if Terry knew that you were in on that last deal of ours, where do you think you'd land?
40:27He's already put his brother away.
40:30Just a minute.
40:31You wouldn't tell Terry, would you?
40:35Not unless you force me to.
40:55Well, what do you want me to do, Moran?
40:58Now, that's better.
40:59All you have to do is to be somewhere else when we're pulling the job.
41:06This is the last time.
41:09Remember that.
41:11Sure.
41:12Now you're using your head.
41:56Get him up.
42:03Reach or I'll let you have him.
42:05Drop that gun.
42:06Turn around and face the wall.
42:26Oh.
42:33Oh.
42:34Jerry.
42:35Jerry.
42:43Jerry.
42:44Jerry.
42:45What happened?
42:46He had a gun battle with some thieves.
42:48We've got to get him to the hospital quick.
42:50Oh, no.
42:51Easy, boy.
42:53Please, easy.
42:55He's badly close.
42:57Tell me, Jerry.
43:03The boy should have been here a half an hour ago.
43:05Something must have gone wrong.
43:07I'll take it.
43:10Hello?
43:11Yeah, he's here.
43:12Jake.
43:13Give me that.
43:14Hello, Jake.
43:15What's the matter?
43:17You're dead?
43:19What?
43:21Well, where are you now?
43:23Well, where's the gun?
43:24Stay in that garage until I get in touch with you.
43:28Right.
43:30The boys got away with the stuff all right.
43:32They shot that young Terry Murphy.
43:38Hello.
43:39Hello, Ed.
43:40You better hustle over here right away.
43:42I may need you in a hurry.
43:43No, no, just in case things start popping.
43:46Yeah, I want you on deck.
43:47You can accomplish the works.
43:49They'll throw the key away if they catch him.
43:51Jake said he threw the gun in the sewer on 25th Street.
43:53Suppose someone finds it.
43:54Cops can't trace that rod.
43:56It's an old 38 on a short 32 frame.
43:58Larry, the locksmith put it together for Jake.
44:00Here.
44:01Take this dough over to Joe's garage.
44:03Give it to Jake and tell him and the boys to get up to Sawler's camp and lay low for a while.
44:07Now get going.
44:12How's Terry this morning, Mother?
44:14Oh, he's all right.
44:15But you know, it's been awfully hard for the last six weeks.
44:18He has me worried.
44:19Why, only this morning he was talking about reporting for duty.
44:23So you're going back into the harness again, eh, Terry?
44:25Yep.
44:26I'm reporting back today.
44:27Terry Murphy, don't you dare to leave this house today.
44:30Now don't you worry about me, Mom.
44:31I'm as strong as a line.
44:32I could lick a room full of gorillas.
44:34Terry, I wish you didn't have to go back.
44:37You're a marked man and that gang will surely try to get you.
44:40Maybe.
44:41But they know they've been in a fight.
44:43It's your job and I suppose you've got to do it.
44:51Terry, I wish you wouldn't.
44:54First it was Joe.
44:55And now if anything happens to you, I'll...
44:57The doc reported me fit for duty, Mom.
44:59I'll be all right.
45:00So stop worrying.
45:16Where's Terry?
45:17I must see him.
45:18It's terribly important.
45:19He's not seeing anyone.
45:20Ah, it was a sorry day when my poor Joe met the likes of you.
45:24Look where he is now.
45:25I didn't come here to apologize, Mrs. Murphy.
45:27I love Joe too and I'm trying to help him.
45:29But I've got to see Terry.
45:31Right here then.
45:32I'll send him out.
45:33And make it snappy, will you?
45:34I'm taking plenty of chances coming here.
45:36Terry.
45:38You have a caller.
45:40She's in the hall.
45:41What is it, Daisy?
45:42I've been out with Ace Garden.
45:43Trying to pump him.
45:44Wasn't easy, but he got drunk last night.
45:45Did you find out anything?
45:46Yeah, a little, but not enough.
45:47They're going to stick up a wholesale house near 26th and 10th.
45:49It's set for 2 o'clock.
45:502 o'clock at 26th Street, huh?
45:51Yeah.
45:52Thanks for the tip.
45:53I'm reporting for duty, sir.
45:54Good.
45:55How's your shoulder?
45:56It's a little stiff, but I'll work it out.
45:58Well, I'm assigning you to a day patrol.
45:59It's easy and safe.
46:00You start at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
46:01Pegging your party, you know what I'm trying to do.
46:02But I can't find out anything.
46:03Don't you find out anything?
46:05Yeah, a little, but not enough.
46:06They're going to stick up a wholesaler house near 26th and 10th.
46:07It's set for two o'clock.
46:08Two o'clock at 26th Street, huh?
46:09Yeah.
46:10Thanks for the tip.
46:15I'm reporting for duty, sir.
46:16Good.
46:17How's your shoulder?
46:18It's a little stiff, but I'll work it out.
46:20Well, I'm assigning you to a day patrol.
46:23It's easy and safe.
46:25You start 8 a.m. tomorrow.
46:268 a.m. Tomorrow begging your pardon sir I'd like to be put on the midtown patrol.
46:31I want to settle an old score.
46:34You think you're pretty tough don't you.
46:36Well that's the way I like him go to it.
46:40Good luck. Thanks captain.
46:45Don't worry about this small change boys after the job tonight we'll have plenty to split.
46:50Come on it's time we're getting busy.
46:56Come on.
47:26Hold it.
47:29Terry what are you doing here.
47:32Hello dad I got a hunch something may happen around here tonight.
47:35Now be careful boy what's up truck came down the street before and I don't like the looks of it.
47:39I saw it turn this corner heard it stop now it's disappeared.
47:42I'm going to find that truck.
47:43I'll go with you.
47:44Nope that's what I'm getting paid for.
47:46You stay on your job.
47:47This is my job.
47:49It's my patrol and I've got to look into it.
47:52It might be the soap loft.
47:55The freight entrance is down there.
47:57You got your gun?
47:58Yes and I'm afraid I'll need it.
48:09You must be mistaken Terry.
48:11I don't see any truck.
48:13You're seeing things.
48:14Maybe but I'm going to make sure.
48:17What's this here?
48:18You got a key for it?
48:23No no you'd have to force that.
48:29Something wrong here.
48:32Now go slow.
48:33This is a big warehouse.
48:35I know another way to get in.
48:37Alright but don't take any chances.
48:38Be careful Terry.
48:40You're crazy to go in there alone.
48:42I'm going in.
48:43Okay.
48:43I'm going in.
48:46I'm going in.
48:47I'm going in.
48:47What is memory?
48:48This is here.
48:48You're crazy about me.
48:49You're crazy.
48:50You're crazy.
48:50Bring plenty of men.
49:17It's the silk loft.
49:19They are here now.
49:20Come on, boys.
49:38Come on, hurry it up.
49:49Come on.
49:50Get moving.
49:51Hurry up.
49:52Hurry up.
49:54Hold it around.
49:56Wait a minute, boys.
50:06Come on.
50:07Hello, Mike.
50:11What is this, a gag?
50:12No, it's on the level.
50:14Get out of here and quick.
50:16We haven't got time for any gags, Mike.
50:18Put that gun away.
50:19Get out of here in two seconds or I'll let you have it.
50:23Ah, cut the comedy.
50:24I'm busy.
50:25You let us in here.
50:26Now you're going to try and throw us out.
50:28Get out of here and take those rats with you.
50:32they're going.
50:33implement the over here again.
50:39Okay.
50:40Good lunch is the fool.
50:42All right.
50:43Alright,ๆถๆ.
50:44Let's go.
51:14Put your guns out and come out with your hands up.
51:33Dad, are you hurt bad?
51:35Did you...
51:37Did you get Moran?
51:40No, you did, Dad. You're a good shot.
51:43Thanks, Teddy.
51:47Forgive me, boy.
51:52I made a few mistakes.
51:55You squared everything tonight, Dad.
51:59Hold on, Murphy.
52:03Come here.
52:06What do you want?
52:10It's my luck.
52:13It's curtains for me.
52:15Listener.
52:18You could spree, Joe.
52:21If you get a hold of that cabbie.
52:26We got him stashed up at Salters' camp at Lake George.
52:32Make him talk.
52:42So, you were in the Adirondacks on a vacation, eh?
52:45Yes, yes. That's what I said before.
52:47Oh, yeah?
52:48Well, where did you get the money to spend a nice long vacation?
52:50Moran gave it to you, didn't he?
52:51No, he didn't.
52:52I never knew anybody by the name of Moran.
52:55You're lying, Jensen.
52:56Moran squealed on you just before he died or so you're through.
52:59Frank wouldn't do that.
53:00Oh, so it's Frank now, is it?
53:03Come on.
53:04Out with it.
53:05Who killed Rocky?
53:06You saw the whole thing.
53:07No, I didn't.
53:08I was never off that race track.
53:10Come on, you sap.
53:11You're going to do 20 years for your part in this.
53:13You're in on it.
53:14You took those two mugs out to the track in your cab, didn't you?
53:16No, I didn't.
53:17I never saw those fellas in my life, I tell you.
53:19We have three witnesses who said that they saw you with them all that afternoon.
53:22They can identify you.
53:23Now, if you want to make it easier on yourself, you start talking and talk fast.
53:31All right.
53:33I brought Blackie and Joe out to the track.
53:36We all worked for Moran.
53:38The boys got an argument about some money.
53:41Blackie started to fight with Joe and then he went for his gun.
53:45Who went for his gun?
53:46Blackie.
53:47Blackie.
53:48He always carried a rod.
53:49He was Moran's torpedo.
53:50Oh, yeah?
53:51Then what happened?
53:52Well, they started wrestling around and Joe was trying to keep Blackie from shooting him.
53:57They was both fighting for the gun.
53:59Then it went off.
54:01Blackie went down.
54:02And Joe beat it on the run.
54:05Well, that's better.
54:07All right, Max.
54:08Take him out.
54:09Take him out.
54:29This really belongs to you, Dad.
54:50If Dad could only see this, maybe he can, Kathleen.
54:59The End
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