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π§₯πΆοΈ Step into the shadows of wartime intrigue with Black Dragons (1942)βa gripping espionage thriller starring horror legend Bela Lugosi. Dark secrets, deadly experiments, and undercover agents collide in this mysterious tale of sabotage during WWII.
π½οΈ Plot Summary:
As America braces for global conflict, a sinister Japanese organization known as the Black Dragons unleashes a plot of infiltration and assassination. A mysterious man (Lugosi) escapes from an asylum and begins targeting high-profile businessmenβbut is he insane, or the only one who knows the truth?
π°οΈ Year Released: 1942
π Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Spy Drama
π¬ Directed by: William Nigh
ποΈ Starring: Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke
π― Why Watch It?
βοΈ Bela Lugosi in a rare non-horror lead
βοΈ Fascinating blend of science fiction and wartime paranoia
βοΈ Atmospheric direction and eerie plot twists
βοΈ A B-movie cult favorite with historical intrigue
π Don't forget to LIKE π | COMMENT π¬ | SUBSCRIBE π for more vintage thrillers, public domain classics, and film noir treasures!
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π§¬π Science, sabotage, and secretsβBlack Dragons uncovers the shadows of war in a chilling pre-noir thriller!
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π½οΈ Plot Summary:
As America braces for global conflict, a sinister Japanese organization known as the Black Dragons unleashes a plot of infiltration and assassination. A mysterious man (Lugosi) escapes from an asylum and begins targeting high-profile businessmenβbut is he insane, or the only one who knows the truth?
π°οΈ Year Released: 1942
π Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Spy Drama
π¬ Directed by: William Nigh
ποΈ Starring: Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke
π― Why Watch It?
βοΈ Bela Lugosi in a rare non-horror lead
βοΈ Fascinating blend of science fiction and wartime paranoia
βοΈ Atmospheric direction and eerie plot twists
βοΈ A B-movie cult favorite with historical intrigue
π Don't forget to LIKE π | COMMENT π¬ | SUBSCRIBE π for more vintage thrillers, public domain classics, and film noir treasures!
π Explore More Classic Public Domain Films:
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ποΈ #BlackDragons #BelaLugosi #WWIIThriller #1940sCinema #SpyDrama #PublicDomainMovies #ClassicMystery #GoldenAgeFilm
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π§¬π Science, sabotage, and secretsβBlack Dragons uncovers the shadows of war in a chilling pre-noir thriller!
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00:00:00The End
00:00:30The End
00:01:00I say, Reynolds, what's this I hear about the Army being interested in this project you're lobbying for?
00:01:20Well, it's not for publication, but they're planning to build an ammunition dump near the dam.
00:01:25I thought they were spending all that money just to help out a handful of farmers.
00:01:30And when I mentioned to the committee that more than 50,000 troops were stationed within a mile of the depot,
00:01:38they immediately increased the appropriation by a half a million dollars.
00:01:4250,000 troops.
00:01:4450,000 troops.
00:01:45Well, don't forget, Mr. Hanlon, all of our shipyards are not located on the coast.
00:01:50I don't think I understand.
00:01:52Well, believe it or not, we have four shipways on the lakes.
00:01:56They're turning out an average of a ship a month.
00:01:58That explains a lot of things.
00:02:00With your influence in Washington, why don't you get a bill passed to increase the old age pension for glamour girls?
00:02:08Well, now listen here, girlie.
00:02:10We're not following this precarious occupation for love.
00:02:13What our friend is trying to say is that you want to organize, start a revolving fund,
00:02:19and you'll be able to speak the language that he understands.
00:02:22Right?
00:02:22Right.
00:02:23Now that you mention it, it is an ideal location for an air base.
00:02:27The enemy could never spot it from the air, and it's out of the range of the naval gun.
00:02:31It's perfect.
00:02:32Tell me.
00:02:33Coffee is served the knowledge.
00:02:34Oh, coffee.
00:02:36Well, come on.
00:02:39Wait for me, Blondie.
00:03:11Well, gentlemen, if you ask me, I would say this has been a most successful day.
00:03:37Well, as for me, now I can postpone that strike until the project has eaten up more of the appropriation.
00:03:46But, gentlemen, since war has been declared, we've learned one lesson.
00:03:51We must proceed cautiously.
00:03:54I think we should make plans to slip into some neutral country before the intelligence bureau gets after us.
00:03:58And perhaps when the war hysteria dies down, they will become more lax.
00:04:02These Americans are like children.
00:04:04They forget quickly the fire that burnt their fingers.
00:04:06Well, now, dear, you've actually found a very efficient method of prosecuting our war of nerves.
00:04:12No, no, no.
00:04:13I'm not going to accept all credit.
00:04:15Gentlemen, I have insist that we could destroy more ammunition, friends, before we have to leave.
00:04:19Yeah.
00:04:20That's the last operation of yours.
00:04:22Carried out with such finesse.
00:04:25Beautiful.
00:04:25Thanks.
00:04:42Do you want me to wait for you, sir?
00:04:44No, thank you.
00:04:45I may be detained here for some time.
00:04:52Oh, are you going back to Cleveland tonight, Kenny?
00:04:54No, I'm staying over for a couple of days.
00:04:57Fine.
00:04:57You stop into my office tomorrow morning?
00:04:59A gentleman patient to see you, sir.
00:05:01Patient?
00:05:01I see patients only at my office during the day.
00:05:04Ask them to go elsewhere.
00:05:05I explained you seldom saw patients at your home.
00:05:08What's his name?
00:05:09Mr. Colon, or rather, monsieur.
00:05:12I've never heard of him.
00:05:13Seems very urgent, sir.
00:05:15Insists it's a matter of life and death.
00:05:17Why don't you see him and get it all aboard?
00:05:19Oh, very well.
00:05:20Be back in a moment.
00:05:21Oh, doctor.
00:05:22Don't forget your bedside menace.
00:05:24Oh, no.
00:05:33That will be all, Stevenson.
00:05:40Dr. Sanders?
00:05:41That's right.
00:05:43I'm not in the habit of receiving patients in my home,
00:05:45especially at night.
00:05:46I have come a long way to see you.
00:05:52Plenty of other good doctors.
00:05:55I'm a very sick man.
00:05:58Sit down, please.
00:05:59You don't appear to be in any danger of dying.
00:06:12You are quite wrong.
00:06:14All men are in danger of dying.
00:06:17The important question is when.
00:06:19Who are you?
00:06:33Just why did you come here?
00:06:37Wallace, how are things with you in Detroit?
00:06:42Fine.
00:06:43I'm faced with a strike that may tie up my whole plan.
00:06:45Ten thousand men.
00:06:47That's too bad.
00:06:48Yes, because I'll have to close one of my factories waiting for parts.
00:06:52Trouble is, you boys should hire me as a lawyer.
00:06:55Then you could really wreck your business.
00:06:57Listen to them.
00:06:59At that, Van Dyke, my plant might be able to use you over in Pittsburgh
00:07:02to throw a few wrenches into the legal machinery.
00:07:05You must be mistaken.
00:07:07I don't know what you're talking about.
00:07:09That's strange.
00:07:11I was sure you would remember me.
00:07:15Your voice seems familiar.
00:07:18But I'm positive I've never seen your face before.
00:07:21That you are but half right.
00:07:23You did see me before.
00:07:26I've changed since then.
00:07:29Just as you have.
00:07:33Nersha!
00:07:35Herr Dr!
00:07:36No, no, please!
00:07:37Please, I don't deserve this!
00:07:38Hey!
00:07:47Someone screamed.
00:07:48Sounded like a banshee.
00:07:50Just a momentary upset.
00:07:53Nothing serious.
00:07:55Sorry we intruded.
00:07:56Are you sure everything's all right?
00:07:58Yes, quite.
00:08:01Gentlemen, please accept my apologies.
00:08:03I shall be detained longer than I anticipated.
00:08:06But in that case, I think we can go.
00:08:09Good night.
00:08:10Good night.
00:08:11Good night.
00:08:12Good night.
00:08:12Good night.
00:08:12Good night.
00:08:12good night.
00:08:20Good night.
00:08:21Good night.
00:08:21Good night.
00:08:22Good night.
00:08:22Good night.
00:08:22Good night.
00:08:23I hope the doctor knows what he's doing.
00:08:25Well, I hope the doctor knows what he's doing.
00:08:32So do I.
00:08:33His patient looks crazy to me.
00:08:36Weird sort of fellow, is that?
00:08:38Like a European.
00:08:39Seems to me I've seen him before.
00:08:41Well, let's go.
00:08:42Come on.
00:08:42Oh, very strange.
00:08:43Oh, yeah.
00:08:53Can't we drop you someplace, Kearney?
00:08:54No, thank you.
00:08:55I have a cab.
00:09:11And be sure that your servant understands the instructions I have given you.
00:09:17Dr. Sanders wants you.
00:09:31If you may prepare the guest room for Mr. Cano.
00:09:35He'll be with us for some time to come.
00:09:40Very well, sir.
00:09:40What are you doing in my cab?
00:10:03I thought perhaps you're going in my direction.
00:10:07Well, I'm not going in your direction.
00:10:09Mr. Kearney, are you quite sure you know in what direction you're really going?
00:10:15Why, of course I know.
00:10:17Incidentally, how did you learn my name?
00:10:21You're out.
00:10:22I called you Toko Netobi.
00:10:24It's a great way.
00:10:46You're out.
00:10:47You're out.
00:10:48You're out.
00:10:48You're out.
00:10:49The End
00:11:19Well, the taxi caber identified the buddy.
00:11:35Said that he picked him up in front of Dr. Saunders' place.
00:11:37Then all we have to do is grab this Dr. Saunders and ask him what he knows.
00:11:41Sure, and put him on his guard, and then where are we?
00:11:43No, this is one time that we've got to watch our step.
00:11:46What do you want me to do?
00:11:47I suppose you drop in on the dock and see what you can find out without letting him know that we suspect the place.
00:11:53We have a report that a niece lives there.
00:11:55You might work through her.
00:11:57Don't tell me.
00:11:58Let me guess.
00:11:59She's 50, flat-footed, and fat, with buck teeth, and probably wears glasses.
00:12:02Now, look, Sherlock.
00:12:04This is your first case, and we don't want you to come up, see?
00:12:07We don't expect you to marry the girl.
00:12:09Just see what you can find out, huh?
00:12:10Okay, Chief.
00:12:11I can dream, can't I?
00:12:13Cute kid.
00:12:17I can dream, don't you?
00:12:18I can dream, don't you?
00:12:19I can dream, don't you?
00:12:20I can dream, don't you?
00:12:21I can dream, don't you?
00:12:22I can dream, don't you?
00:12:23I can dream, don't you?
00:12:24Hello.
00:12:25You're Stevens, aren't you?
00:12:26I'm Alice Saunders.
00:12:27Howdy do, Miss Alice.
00:12:28Won't you step in, please?
00:12:31It's good to be back.
00:12:33Where's Uncle?
00:12:34He's not very well this morning.
00:12:35He's still in bed.
00:12:36I wouldn't disturb him just yet.
00:12:37So sorry.
00:12:38Is it anything serious?
00:12:39Well, I don't know, miss.
00:12:40He took a last night out for a dinner party.
00:12:41Oh, dear.
00:12:42Oh, dear.
00:12:43Oh, dear.
00:12:44Oh, dear.
00:12:45Oh, dear.
00:12:46Oh, dear.
00:12:47Oh, dear.
00:12:48Oh, dear.
00:12:49Oh, dear.
00:12:50Oh, dear.
00:12:51Oh, dear.
00:12:52Oh, dear.
00:12:53Oh, dear.
00:12:54Oh, dear.
00:12:55Oh, dear.
00:12:56Oh, dear.
00:12:57Oh, dear.
00:12:58Oh, dear.
00:12:59Oh, dear.
00:13:02Everything looks just the same.
00:13:04Anything new?
00:13:05Only myself, I'm afraid, miss.
00:13:16Yes?
00:13:17Miss Saunders was expecting me.
00:13:18Dick Martin.
00:13:19Yes.
00:13:20Come in, Mr. Martin.
00:13:24Miss Saunders, would you see a Mr. Martin?
00:13:26How do you do?
00:13:27I'm from the department.
00:13:28I'd like to see your father, Dr. Saunders.
00:13:31He's my uncle.
00:13:32He isn't feeling well.
00:13:34Is there something I could do?
00:13:35Why, yes.
00:13:36Uh, your uncle gave a dinner party here last night.
00:13:39Do you know who his guests were?
00:13:40I just arrived myself.
00:13:42Maybe Stevens could tell you.
00:13:44Stevens, was there a man by the name of Kearney here last night?
00:13:48Yes, sir.
00:13:49You know anything about him?
00:13:50No.
00:13:51If you could tell me what this is all about, maybe I could help.
00:13:53Well, you see, the police found the body of Kearney last night.
00:13:56He was either murdered or committed suicide.
00:13:58Oh, how awful.
00:13:59And if I could see your uncle, it might clear the matters up.
00:14:02I'll try to see him.
00:14:10Stevens, where's the dining room?
00:14:11Stevens, where's the dining room?
00:14:12In there, sir.
00:14:21Uncle Bill?
00:14:22Hmm?
00:14:29Uncle Bill?
00:14:30It's Alice.
00:14:31I just got in.
00:14:32Oh, what is it, dear?
00:14:34Uncle Bill, let me in.
00:14:36I'm back.
00:14:37What?
00:14:38Oh, Alice, dear.
00:14:39Forgive me.
00:14:40But I was dozing.
00:14:41Steven said you didn't feel well.
00:14:43No, nothing serious.
00:14:45Nerves, that's all.
00:14:48I've decided to remain in my room for a long rest.
00:14:52But I'm so glad you're back, dear.
00:14:56Can't I come in for a moment?
00:14:59I have so much to tell you.
00:15:02It's been so many years since I've seen you.
00:15:05Oh, I'm sorry, dear.
00:15:08Isn't there something I can do for you?
00:15:16Are you a new servant?
00:15:18Not exactly.
00:15:20Rather, a very old friend of your uncle's, Monsieur Cologne.
00:15:24I'm Alice.
00:15:25Isn't he?
00:15:26Greetings.
00:15:29You're very sweet.
00:15:31And a beautiful young woman.
00:15:33You'll excuse me.
00:16:03What's your first name?
00:16:08Richard, but you can call me Dick.
00:16:12Oh, Dick.
00:16:13This is Monsieur Cologne.
00:16:14He's an old friend of Uncle Bill's.
00:16:16Dick Martin.
00:16:17How do you do?
00:16:18It's a pleasure.
00:16:19Were you here at the dinner party last night?
00:16:21No.
00:16:22I came late.
00:16:23Do you know a Mr. Kearney?
00:16:25Kearney?
00:16:26I'm afraid not.
00:16:28Did I have something wrong?
00:16:29Just a slight case of murder.
00:16:31That's too bad.
00:16:32Can I help in any way?
00:16:33Nope.
00:16:34Excuse me.
00:16:36Excuse me.
00:16:53Handsome devil, isn't he?
00:16:54I'd hate to meet him in a dark alley.
00:16:57Oh, I don't know.
00:16:58Make it a moonlight night in a park bench.
00:17:00It might be exciting.
00:17:02Oh, yeah?
00:17:05What's this first name business?
00:17:08Well, I didn't know him any better than you did.
00:17:11How long has he lived here?
00:17:13I don't know that either.
00:17:14How about yourself?
00:17:16It's been years.
00:17:17Listen, do I see the uncle or don't I?
00:17:20He must be terribly ill.
00:17:22He wouldn't even see me.
00:17:24What is business?
00:17:26Aren't you scared living here like this?
00:17:29Better come along with me.
00:17:31I think I can take care of myself.
00:17:33What's your name?
00:17:35Alice.
00:17:37Okay, Allie.
00:17:41I'll see you later.
00:17:42See you later.
00:18:12Well, your room is ready, Miss Alice.
00:18:17Steven, tell me something about our guest.
00:18:20Well, there's not much I know.
00:18:22When he came here last evening, I thought he was simply another patient of Burakles.
00:18:27He's an interesting man.
00:18:29Yes.
00:18:30Very.
00:18:42So immediately.
00:18:43He's not very well this morning, sir.
00:18:44He's still in bed.
00:18:45He'll see me.
00:18:46He'll tell him it's in Wallace.
00:18:47Yes, sir.
00:18:48Will you please wait?
00:18:49He's still in bed.
00:18:50He'll see me.
00:18:51He'll tell him it's in Wallace.
00:18:52Yes, sir.
00:18:53Will you please wait?
00:19:19I told you I wasn't to be disturbed, Steven.
00:19:40It's Mr. Morris, sir.
00:19:42He's below.
00:19:43Please obey my orders.
00:19:49Well?
00:19:50It's impossible, sir.
00:19:51Dr. Sanders can't see you.
00:19:52No.
00:19:53No.
00:19:54No.
00:19:55No.
00:19:56No.
00:19:57No.
00:19:58No.
00:19:59No.
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00:20:44No.
00:20:45Could the medical history of a sick person possibly interest an industrialist from Detroit?
00:21:00You're the man who came here last night.
00:21:04As a patient, Mr. Wallace, as a patient.
00:21:08Help!
00:21:10Help!
00:21:15Help!
00:21:36Is there someone here?
00:21:37Mr. Wallace, miss. He just left.
00:21:40I heard a funny noise. Is this room below mine?
00:21:43Yes, miss.
00:21:44Then it came from here.
00:21:52Is there something wrong?
00:21:54I heard a strange noise like a body falling.
00:21:56Oh, I was stumbling. I was awkward.
00:21:58Yes, but there were gurgling sounds.
00:22:01Oh, I was humming.
00:22:03Is my voice as bad as that?
00:22:06Humming.
00:22:14Have you known my uncle very long?
00:22:16Time passed so swiftly it's hard to say.
00:22:20I think I first met him abroad.
00:22:24Some kind of international meeting, I believe.
00:22:26Are we going to have the pleasure of your company very long?
00:22:30It depends on circumstances.
00:22:34You sound like a man of destiny.
00:22:38One must not flirt with one's destiny.
00:22:42With the world and the condition it is today, aren't we all flirting with destiny?
00:22:48I suppose I finished my book upstairs.
00:22:52Oh, no, please. I didn't mean to disturb you.
00:22:54Excuse me.
00:22:56I didn't mean to disturb you.
00:22:58I'm not alone.
00:23:00I'm not alone.
00:23:02I'm not alone.
00:23:04I'm not alone.
00:23:06I'm not alone.
00:23:08I'm not alone.
00:23:10Let's go.
00:23:40Let's go.
00:23:41Yes?
00:23:42The Van Dyke calling from Chicago.
00:23:44Put him on.
00:23:47Hello, John.
00:23:48What is the time?
00:23:49Nine add three plus nine.
00:23:51And you tell me.
00:23:52Two one, three one, four one.
00:23:54Okay.
00:23:55Listen, Ryder.
00:23:56I'm sorry.
00:23:57I'm sorry.
00:23:58I'm sorry.
00:23:59I'm sorry.
00:24:00I'm sorry.
00:24:01I'm sorry.
00:24:02I'm sorry.
00:24:03I'm sorry.
00:24:04I'm sorry.
00:24:05I'm sorry.
00:24:06I'm sorry.
00:24:07One, four one.
00:24:08Okay.
00:24:09Listen, Ryder.
00:24:10Have you seen the headlines?
00:24:11I certainly have.
00:24:12I never knew Kearney had heart trouble.
00:24:14He didn't.
00:24:15He was only 34.
00:24:16Sound is a dollar.
00:24:18That Japanese dagger.
00:24:19What about that?
00:24:20One of us have to go immediately back to Washington.
00:24:23I tried to get Dr. Saunders on the phone, but he's sick according to the butler.
00:24:28Wallace is still registered at his hotel, but he's out.
00:24:31Maybe we can catch him before he returns to Detroit.
00:24:34Both of us should go back.
00:24:36I'll grab the first plane out of Pittsburgh here and meet you in front of Wallace's hotel.
00:24:39Good.
00:24:40See you then.
00:24:49Good morning now, Mr. Ryder.
00:24:50Here's a letter.
00:24:51Perhaps should have been thrown in the basket, but it seemed rather strange.
00:24:54What?
00:24:55It's a plastic surgery ad, but it mentions no name.
00:24:58That'll be all, Miss Hanson.
00:25:12Yes, Mr. Ryder.
00:25:14Get me Amos Hanlon in New York, the exchange bank.
00:25:17Mr. Hanlon, Mr. Ryder calling long distance from Pittsburgh.
00:25:32Hanlon speaking.
00:25:47Mr. Philip Wallace.
00:25:48Is he in?
00:25:49I think I saw you walk to the elevator a few moments ago.
00:25:50You may telephone his room, if you please.
00:25:51I do.
00:25:52Mr. Wallace's room.
00:25:54Yes.
00:25:55Mr. Wallace?
00:25:56Is that you?
00:25:57Who is it?
00:25:58Ryder.
00:25:59What time is it, Wallace?
00:26:00Nine.
00:26:01Add three plus nine.
00:26:02Then you tell me.
00:26:03Two one.
00:26:04Three one.
00:26:05Four one.
00:26:06I think I saw you walk to the elevator a few moments ago.
00:26:08You may telephone his room, if you please.
00:26:10Mr. Wallace's room.
00:26:11Yes.
00:26:12Wallace?
00:26:13Is that you?
00:26:14Who is it?
00:26:15Ryder.
00:26:16What time is it, Wallace?
00:26:18What time is it, Wallace?
00:26:20Nine.
00:26:21Add three plus nine.
00:26:24Then you tell me.
00:26:26Two one.
00:26:27Three one.
00:26:28Four one.
00:26:29Van Dyke is with me.
00:26:30We better see you right away.
00:26:32Come up to my room.
00:26:48No.
00:26:49No.
00:26:50No.
00:27:18Miss Nick Lee.
00:27:19Wallace?
00:27:21Wallace.
00:27:22Wallace.
00:27:23rode.
00:27:24Needed.
00:27:45What?
00:27:46What could he be?
00:27:49Very obviously he isn't here.
00:27:51I'm going to try again to get Saunders.
00:27:56I want Dr. Saunders.
00:27:58National, 6516.
00:28:03I want to talk to Dr. Saunders.
00:28:05I'm very sorry, but Dr. Saunders is still confined to his room.
00:28:08Don't bother. I just want to make sure he was there.
00:28:17Put your hand away.
00:28:19I didn't think I was a child.
00:28:21Send me wood the way you fellow.
00:28:37A Japanese dagger.
00:28:41And now Waller.
00:28:46There's nothing in the hall.
00:28:48I'm going to call the police, you fool.
00:28:50You want them playing around in our business?
00:28:53Better that than to be like Wallace there.
00:28:55Don't you realize we're at war with this country?
00:28:57Bless yourself.
00:28:58We're forewarned.
00:28:59Now we're forearmed.
00:29:00And now we're forearmed.
00:29:01I guess you're right.
00:29:02We'll be down the back stairs.
00:29:03Let's see.
00:29:04Get down the back stairs.
00:29:05There's nothing in the hall.
00:29:07I'm going to call the police, you fool.
00:29:08You want them playing around in our business?
00:29:09Better that than to be like Wallace there.
00:29:10Don't you realize we're at war with this country?
00:29:11Blush yourself.
00:29:12We're forewarned.
00:29:13Now we're forearmed.
00:29:14You want them playing around in our business?
00:29:16Better that than to be like Wallace there.
00:29:18Don't you realize we're at war with this country?
00:29:21Bless yourself.
00:29:22We're forewarned.
00:29:24Now we're forearmed.
00:29:25I guess you're right.
00:29:27We'll be down the back stairs.
00:30:14There's someone in my room.
00:30:33What is the matter with you?
00:30:47There was a horrible something in my room.
00:30:50Are you quite sure it wasn't a nightmare?
00:30:52It most certainly wasn't.
00:30:55There was no in your room, miss.
00:30:57I couldn't find a trace.
00:30:59Shall I look outside?
00:31:00Yes, please do.
00:31:02No one. You see?
00:31:05You think my eyes are playing tricks on me?
00:31:08When a young woman's nurse commenced to give way,
00:31:11it is time she sought refuge in a strong man's arms.
00:31:15I just ran into yours.
00:31:17Mine might be dangerous.
00:31:23You're a strange man.
00:31:25I've been trying to make you out.
00:31:27Quite right.
00:31:29Curiosity killed a cat.
00:31:31Oh.
00:31:32Don't misunderstand.
00:31:33I'm not worth bothering your treat ahead about.
00:31:36What if I think differently?
00:31:38Then I would say that you're a silly young creature.
00:31:41Why did we leave the Cannes Street and walk?
00:31:43Just a precaution.
00:31:44I still think we should notify the police.
00:31:46After all, we can prove we're Americans.
00:31:48We just can't afford to risk the publicity.
00:32:05I want to see the doctor immediately.
00:32:06I'm very sorry, sir.
00:32:07See Bill, I'll go up to his room.
00:32:09Perhaps I'd better speak to him first.
00:32:10Hey.
00:32:23Which is his room?
00:32:26I won't need you.
00:32:27Saunders.
00:32:28Ryder.
00:32:29Let me in.
00:32:30I've got to talk to you.
00:32:31Go ahead and talk.
00:32:32I'm not seeing anyone.
00:32:33You know, of course, about Cherney.
00:32:34He's dead.
00:32:35Yes, I know.
00:32:36Well, so is Wallace.
00:32:37Van Dyke and I found him in his hotel room.
00:32:40The point is Van Dyke is breaking.
00:32:42Lost his nerve.
00:32:43Wants to seek protection with the police.
00:32:45There's only one protection against a weakling, Ryder.
00:32:48That's a good thing.
00:32:49My heart is so good.
00:32:50I'm sorry.
00:32:51I'm sorry.
00:32:52I'm sorry.
00:32:53I'm sorry.
00:32:54I'm sorry.
00:32:55I'm sorry.
00:32:56I'm sorry.
00:32:57I'm sorry.
00:32:58I'm sorry.
00:32:59I'm sorry.
00:33:00I'm sorry.
00:33:01I'm sorry.
00:33:02I'm sorry.
00:33:03I'll go out there.
00:33:04I'm sorry.
00:33:06Take the outside door to my cellar.
00:33:09I needn't tell you more.
00:33:28Saunders is going to meet us in the cellar, wants to talk to us.
00:33:31I thought he was ill, confined to his room.
00:33:33Only a subterfuge.
00:33:35It was very far.
00:33:37Take the outside door to the cellar.
00:33:38Take the outside door to the house.
00:33:41I was going to click on the inside door.
00:33:44I have a little SMS here.
00:33:46I have a little box here.
00:33:49I am going to click on this.
00:33:51I will see you in the next.
00:33:54Let me see you in the next box.
00:33:57I will not be waiting for you.
00:34:00Let me see you in the next box box.
00:34:02Close the door.
00:34:09Why?
00:34:10Why?
00:34:10Hurry.
00:34:16You seem to know your way around, Ryder.
00:34:18I was down here once before.
00:34:30Ryden?
00:34:30I have a strange feeling this is a trap.
00:34:37Where are the lights?
00:34:38It's lighting up.
00:34:40Why isn't Saunders here?
00:34:42The important thing, you're here.
00:34:46You turn weakling, Van Dyke.
00:34:48We can't afford to take any chances with you.
00:34:50We can't afford to take any chances with you.
00:35:21You were both very accommodating, Mr. Ryder.
00:35:29I'll give this to you.
00:35:30I'll give this to you.
00:35:32Let's go.
00:35:35Yeah.
00:35:39Okay.
00:35:41Go.
00:35:43Go.
00:35:44Let's go.
00:36:14I don't know what it's all about, but I like it.
00:36:41There's a body in the basement.
00:36:43A what?
00:36:44A body, right by the cellar stairs.
00:36:46I stumbled over it.
00:36:47Let's take a look.
00:37:02It was right here.
00:37:04It isn't there now.
00:37:05Let's get out of here.
00:37:15Oh, Alice, there's nothing to be frightened of.
00:37:18Well, I don't like it.
00:37:19Come on.
00:37:20Come on.
00:37:22Yeah.
00:37:23Come on.
00:37:24Come on.
00:37:25Come on.
00:37:32Come on.
00:37:41I can't understand it. I know. I stumbled over something. Maybe I'm going daffy.
00:37:55Well, here's something else that's darned queer. This man Wells was another guest of Yorkel's.
00:38:00That makes two of them. Well, this is terrible.
00:38:04Stevens, where have you been?
00:38:05In the dining room, sir.
00:38:06You haven't been in the cellar, have you?
00:38:07No.
00:38:08Oh. Seen this?
00:38:14Boy, that's incredible. And we're both at that dinner, too.
00:38:19Alice, I'm going upstairs and talk to your uncle if I have to break that door in.
00:38:22It might be better if I spoke to Dr. Saunders. I might have more influence.
00:38:27Monsieur Cologne, I stumbled over a body in the cellar.
00:38:31Is it still there?
00:38:32No, it disappeared.
00:38:33Perhaps it is your nerves, I guess. There's nothing wrong with Miss Saunders' nerves.
00:38:37Of course not.
00:38:38Come on, Alice.
00:38:40A body in the cellar?
00:38:41Oh, that can't be.
00:39:03See that?
00:39:03Uncle Bill!
00:39:11Uncle Bill!
00:39:12Uncle Bill, I have to see you. Something terrible has happened.
00:39:15I'm very tired, dear. Please don't disturb me.
00:39:18Dr. Saunders, two of your friends who were here last night are dead.
00:39:21That's most unfortunate. Heart failure, probably.
00:39:25I know, Uncle, but there's someone dead down in our cellar.
00:39:27Alice, I'm afraid your imagination is running away with you.
00:39:31No, it isn't.
00:39:32Alice, I insist you allow no disturbance to be made.
00:39:36My own condition won't stand it. Matters are quite all right in the house.
00:39:40But, Uncle...
00:39:41Please obey me, Alice.
00:39:45Very well.
00:39:46Have that door always been locked since you've been here?
00:39:52Yes.
00:39:53Well, haven't you even seen them?
00:39:54No, I haven't.
00:39:55Who takes care of them? Feeds them?
00:39:57Stevens or Monsieur Colon.
00:39:59That's a fine pair. I don't like either one.
00:40:05I'm going to take you out of here. It's too dangerous.
00:40:07I'm not frightened. I'll be all right.
00:40:09If anything happens, you take and call me here.
00:40:12All right.
00:40:13Good night.
00:40:14Good night.
00:40:15Good night, young man.
00:40:30Good night, Monsieur.
00:40:45Good night.
00:41:15Good night.
00:41:40Good night.
00:41:41Good night.
00:41:42Good night.
00:41:44Good night.
00:41:45Hmm.
00:41:46Two more.
00:41:48And it was right here I found the body of Mr. CranCR, and just about this time.
00:41:52No hard failure this time. It's murder.
00:41:56meerder.
00:41:57Jap Degas.
00:41:59Hmm.
00:42:00Judging by their clothes, there were no tramps either.
00:42:02Well, get busy, Officer. Get on the phone.
00:42:03Right.
00:42:03Now get busy, officer. Get on the phone.
00:42:05Right.
00:42:15All right, but Stevens the butler's disappeared.
00:42:18Do you have any idea where he could have gone?
00:42:20No, he just hasn't come back.
00:42:24Okay, Alice, watch your step and I'll be over as soon as I can.
00:42:28That's a lot of bunk, I tell you.
00:42:30Miss Saunders says the butler's disappeared.
00:42:32One time I refused to suspect the butler in the case.
00:42:34There's no doubt those men found that the Jap embassy were murdered,
00:42:37but what do you make of those two daggers in their hands?
00:42:40Well, it adds up to only one thing.
00:42:42The man who did the job was also responsible for the Kearney and Wallace murders.
00:42:46Who was the first guest at Saunders' house that evening?
00:42:49Hanlon, a bagger.
00:42:51Oh, I think I see what you're driving at.
00:42:53It may only be a hunch, but if we take Hanlon to Dr. Saunders,
00:42:56we may force the real murderer out until they open.
00:42:59Suppose you grab a plane, Dick, and have a little talk with this Hanlon.
00:43:04Point out to him the danger that he's in and see if you can get him to come to Washington with you.
00:43:08Yes?
00:43:24Mr. Hanlon, a special delivery letter for you.
00:43:27And since the envelope has a black border, I thought you would want it immediately.
00:43:31Bring it in.
00:44:01mΓΆglich to attend.
00:44:17The air is remote to hide.
00:44:20I guess it's not an invisible group.
00:44:25The air is literate.
00:44:30Alice, will you marry me?
00:44:43What for?
00:44:44So I can beat you up.
00:44:45It's the only way I can get out of here.
00:44:47Say, has the butler shown up yet?
00:44:49No, he's probably frightened and quit his job.
00:44:51Alice, you were right.
00:44:52There was a body in the cellar last night.
00:44:55You know that?
00:44:56I'm positive of it.
00:44:57Only there were two bodies.
00:44:58They were found on the steps of the Japanese embassy
00:45:00with a dagger clutched in each hand.
00:45:02And they weren't killed there.
00:45:04Their bodies were dumped there.
00:45:05Why should you think they came from here?
00:45:07There were two more of your uncle's dinner guests
00:45:09who were here that night.
00:45:13Mr. Martin, I found this note in the dining room.
00:45:16It's from the butler.
00:45:19It's Stevens.
00:45:21He's gone to see a sick friend.
00:45:22Brand new alibi, eh?
00:45:24You recognize the handwriting?
00:45:26No.
00:45:26Yes, I recognize it.
00:45:29You would.
00:45:30You doubt me?
00:45:31I'm not accusing anyone, Colon.
00:45:34All I know is that four men are dead
00:45:35under mysterious circumstances
00:45:37after leaving this house.
00:45:38Possible coincidence.
00:45:40But most unfortunate.
00:45:41Yes.
00:45:42There's only one guest left alive.
00:45:45Hanlon.
00:45:46Let us hope that Mr. Hanlon
00:45:48escapes the fate of the others.
00:45:51Yeah.
00:45:52Get your hat, Alice.
00:45:53As long as Mr. Colon is here,
00:45:56I feel perfectly safe.
00:45:58Self-care.
00:46:00So long.
00:46:05It's a nice fellow.
00:46:07I hope you'll be happy.
00:46:09Goodbye.
00:46:10You're leaving?
00:46:11Yes, I must.
00:46:12It's most unfortunate
00:46:13that your uncle will understand.
00:46:16Will we see you again?
00:46:17Who knows in this crazy world?
00:46:20Who knows in this crazy world?
00:46:47All right, come on, Colon.
00:47:13Well, that gentleman
00:47:24is my considered decision.
00:47:27This institution
00:47:27will not lend its support
00:47:29to any company,
00:47:30even in this emergency,
00:47:31which permits itself
00:47:32to be forced into bankruptcy
00:47:34because of the demand
00:47:35of its employees.
00:47:39What is it?
00:47:40There's a gentleman here
00:47:41very good to see you.
00:47:42No, I'm too busy.
00:47:43I think you should see
00:47:44this man immediately,
00:47:45Mr. Hanlon.
00:47:48Very well.
00:47:50There, gentlemen,
00:47:51you see what a slave,
00:47:52even a banker,
00:47:53can be to his secretary.
00:47:55We'll continue this talk
00:47:57after lunch.
00:48:09Mr. Hanlon?
00:48:11Yes?
00:48:12I'm Dick Marvel.
00:48:14Sit down, Mr. Martin.
00:48:16I don't have to tell you,
00:48:17Mr. Hanlon,
00:48:18but in the past 48 hours,
00:48:19four of your friends
00:48:20have died.
00:48:21Well, I'm not exactly illiterate,
00:48:23you know.
00:48:24I can read the newspapers.
00:48:26I gather you're not frightened
00:48:27either.
00:48:28A busy man has very little time
00:48:30to indulge in feminine emotions.
00:48:32Just what do you want?
00:48:33I'm hearing your interest,
00:48:34Mr. Hanlon,
00:48:35and possibly the interest
00:48:36of this country.
00:48:38In the present emergency,
00:48:39we can't afford to lose
00:48:40any of the much-needed
00:48:41business leaders.
00:48:42And you think my life
00:48:43is in danger?
00:48:45I'm almost certain of it.
00:48:49Here's something I received
00:48:51in the morning mail.
00:48:52I hadn't intended
00:48:53to speak of it.
00:48:56Do you have any idea
00:48:57who the murderer
00:48:57or murderers might be?
00:49:00I do not.
00:49:01If I had,
00:49:02I would inform the police.
00:49:03Of course.
00:49:05As a good American,
00:49:05Mr. Hanlon,
00:49:06possibly you will be willing
00:49:07to cooperate with our department
00:49:09in trapping the criminals.
00:49:12Just what have you
00:49:13in your mind?
00:49:14Well, we're reasonably certain
00:49:16that these killings
00:49:17have occurred in or near
00:49:18Dr. Saunders' home
00:49:19in Washington.
00:49:21I see.
00:49:21And you want me to act
00:49:22as a decoy or bait.
00:49:25Is that it?
00:49:25Of course.
00:49:26There will be danger.
00:49:27Well, I'm not afraid
00:49:29of danger.
00:49:31I'd like very much
00:49:32to meet this murderer.
00:49:35Even more than you.
00:49:36Good.
00:49:37We'll take the first plane
00:49:38back to Washington.
00:49:39May I use that phone?
00:49:52Chief, you cover
00:49:52the inside of the house.
00:49:53Be sure you keep your eye
00:49:54on Hanlon.
00:49:55I'll take the outside.
00:49:57In there, Hanlon.
00:50:16All right,
00:50:17let's have a look
00:50:17at upstairs.
00:50:18You're not going
00:50:19to leave me here alone.
00:50:20He'll be here with you.
00:50:27This is Cologne's room.
00:50:33You mean it was?
00:50:34This is Saunders.
00:50:38All right, Saunders,
00:50:39come on out
00:50:40or we're coming in.
00:50:46I thought you said
00:50:47this was always locked.
00:50:48It always has been.
00:50:48I thought so.
00:51:01So they were messing you up too,
00:51:03are you, old farmer?
00:51:06Are you, old farmer?
00:51:20Any other rooms?
00:51:21No.
00:51:22Servant's quarters,
00:51:23anything like that?
00:51:24One small one downstairs.
00:51:25Yes.
00:51:30Listen, Chief.
00:51:31Oh, don't talk to me.
00:51:32You've messed up
00:51:32everything as it is.
00:51:34Take it easy, Stevens.
00:51:37You were there on the couch.
00:51:40Sit down.
00:51:41No, no, no.
00:51:41No, I'm all right.
00:51:43Who is this?
00:51:44Stevens, a missing butler.
00:51:46What happened to you?
00:51:47He was slugged
00:51:47and tied up in the basement.
00:51:49You didn't happen
00:51:50to do that to yourself,
00:51:50did you?
00:51:51Why, no, sir.
00:51:51I...
00:51:52Stevens, did you write this?
00:51:54No.
00:51:56Cologne again.
00:51:57Or Dr. Sanders,
00:51:58who also disappeared.
00:51:59Saunders missing?
00:52:00Yeah.
00:52:02What do you know
00:52:03about that?
00:52:04Why, nothing, sir.
00:52:06Who fed him?
00:52:07Well, I did.
00:52:08What illness
00:52:09was he suffering from?
00:52:10Well, I don't know, sir.
00:52:11When I brought him
00:52:12his food,
00:52:12he always spoke
00:52:13from an anti-room
00:52:13or a dark corner.
00:52:15You couldn't have possibly
00:52:16have sneaked in there
00:52:17just once and fed him,
00:52:18could you?
00:52:18Well, I...
00:52:19Yeah, you fell down
00:52:20on the job.
00:52:21Who, Miss Saunders?
00:52:22Oh, Miss Saunders,
00:52:22my eyes,
00:52:23she's my best girl.
00:52:24Your best girl?
00:52:26My best girl operator.
00:52:27Or was.
00:52:29So you're a flatwood, eh?
00:52:31How well did you know Saunders?
00:52:33I knew him slightly
00:52:34in a business way.
00:52:35Did you know
00:52:36that he was supposed
00:52:37to have mysteriously disappeared
00:52:38from a ship in the Orient
00:52:39ten years ago?
00:52:40Why, that's ridiculous.
00:52:41Something new, Chief?
00:52:43No, this is something old.
00:52:45See, the real Miss Saunders
00:52:45came to my office.
00:52:47She's been living abroad
00:52:48for the last ten years
00:52:48on the legacy.
00:52:49When she saw this picture
00:52:50of her uncle in the paper,
00:52:51she figured something was wrong.
00:52:53Well, I figured
00:52:54if somebody was posing
00:52:55as her uncle,
00:52:55I could put someone...
00:52:56Well, this has nothing
00:52:56to do with me.
00:52:57I'm leaving.
00:52:58Oh, sit down.
00:53:12We'll find out
00:53:13who you are
00:53:14by twelve o'clock.
00:53:16Better get him a drink.
00:53:18I'll get him.
00:53:18At last, we meet.
00:53:36And then?
00:53:38Shall I call you?
00:53:41A sacky.
00:53:41That's what was in my room.
00:53:48Who are you?
00:53:49Hey, Dr. Saunders.
00:53:50Take him in there.
00:53:53All right, Doc.
00:53:54Take it easy.
00:53:54Cologne.
00:53:55Cologne.
00:53:56Look out for Cologne.
00:54:07Hold it.
00:54:08Hold it.
00:54:08Hold it.
00:54:08Do you know him?
00:54:12Sure.
00:54:12It's Cologne.
00:54:14Well, looks like
00:54:15we're too late.
00:54:16At least your hunch was light.
00:54:17All right.
00:54:18Come on, you.
00:54:24Mr. Schumer in, Doc?
00:54:26Yes.
00:54:26Yes.
00:54:28He's a man.
00:54:29Here's Dr. Netscher.
00:54:31Alias, Mr. Cologne.
00:54:33Mad.
00:54:34Mad.
00:54:35Mad.
00:54:35Who would be mad?
00:54:36It all started some time ago
00:54:39in my homeland.
00:54:49Heil Hitler.
00:54:55It was considerate of your Fuhrer to permit you to come here to serve us.
00:55:07Your famous plastic surgeon is well known in land of rising sun.
00:55:14This is my first request of wholesale surgery.
00:55:18Are these my subjects?
00:55:21Yes.
00:55:22All trusted members of the Order of Black Dragons, ready to serve empire until death.
00:55:38And the Americans, they are to impersonate.
00:55:43You have photos of them, I will need many angles.
00:55:46Better than that.
00:55:48We have papacus death mass.
00:55:55Oh.
00:55:56Good.
00:55:57I shall be ready to operate as soon as the surgery is prepared.
00:56:01Very well.
00:56:02This is Dr. Nacucci.
00:56:06He will assist you.
00:56:08This way, Herr Doctor.
00:56:33THE END
00:57:03THE END
00:57:33THE END
00:57:35THE END
00:57:39THE END
00:57:43REMOVE YOUR ROABES
00:57:47Remove your robes.
00:58:01The transformation is complete.
00:58:07Our faith in your ability was well founded, honorable doctor.
00:58:13We owe you and your Fuhrer our undying gratitude for what you have done for us.
00:58:27Anything I can do to hasten the establishment of our new order and to destroy the archaic democracies is an honor and a privilege.
00:58:35Well, you accompany these men and they will see that you are fittingly rewarded.
00:59:05This way here, doctor.
00:59:18What's the meaning of this?
00:59:20I'm a member of the party.
00:59:22The Fuhrer will hear of this.
00:59:24That's just what we're going to prevent.
00:59:26It's a little trick we learned from you, Nazi.
00:59:28Leave no evidence behind.
00:59:30Let no sentimentality stand in your way.
00:59:32Since you're the only one who knows our real identity,
00:59:35this is merely a precaution to make sure that no one else finds them out.
00:59:45Sorry we have to ask you to share these quarters with someone else.
00:59:56But he won't be with us for long, Herr Doctor.
00:59:59You will pay for this, you apes!
01:00:02You swine!
01:00:04The Fuhrer will wipe you off the face of the earth!
01:00:26The Fuhrer will break you off.
01:00:27The Muhrer will break you off.
01:00:45So you get out of here, huh?
01:00:48He evidently made good his escape to America.
01:00:51And set out to kill us one by one.
01:00:54Why did you kill him with the other?
01:00:56Oh, I was necessary to the completion of his plans.
01:01:00Instead he inoculated me with an insidious serum
01:01:04which quickly transformed me into this horrid monster you see before you.
01:01:12And you must go on living.
01:01:26The End
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