"THE SCARLET LADY" "We're not going to be able to pay the personnel... or bills and the bank won't cover us." "What are you saying?" "I didn't want to worry you." "We can't meet our payments." "The bank will foreclose." "How is this possible?" "I don't understand." "We've always worked together." "You'll help me!" "I'm not your partner..." "Only your marketing director." "But you have money!" "You know I don't." "So how did you get your country house your Paris weekends?" "It's a nightmare." "I could sell my jewels." "They're not worth a quarter!" "My jeweler is honest." "Honest or not, wait 'till you try to resell." "Will you help me?" "I already told you, I haven't got a cent." "You haven't got a cent." "Julien... you..." "We've got to avoid foreclosure." "We could borrow on the walls." "That's one solution..." "My notary will lend me 50 million on the plant." "The walls are in a civilian company." "It doesn't matter." "You're forgetting that I'm the principal shareholder." "The plant belongs to me." "You're just a name." "I'm tired of being your figurehead." "The plant is mine." "You're crazy!" "Your signature is blank." "They're no longer in the safe." "I tore them up when I registered mine." "Now I'm the seller." "At 150 million." "That's what they offered me." "Counselor Garnier you can't let him do it." "We've had this factory for 50 years." "Are you sure those papers have disappeared?" "Yes." "They're not in the safe." "He had the key." "I had faith in him..." "I believed in him..." "He was a better administrator than my father." "It didn't stop him from bankrupting your business." "You're right." "But it's difficult to admit." "Madam Lombardi, you can count on me." "Madam." "We're acting on Mr. Auchard's orders." "He sent you a payment demand." "Can you pay?" "With what money?" "Continue..." "Can you leave this?" "I love it so!" "Sorry, everything has to go." "The sale only covers a small percentage." "Alright, go ahead." "Good work." "If you're thirsty, the bar is over there." "Is 60 thousand OK for you?" "It's ridiculous." "I paid twice that." "But the resale price is half of the cost." "Jewels are capital." "But your idea of capital is not the same as mine." "Wait, a last offer... 80 thousand." "That's my best offer." "OK, in cash." "Where to?" "Ternes." "Oh no, I'm headed for Montparnasse." "OK, Montparnasse." "A room with a bath please." "Number 12." "Want to see it?" "No, it's alright." "I only have a suitcase." "Fill this out please." "Thank you but I can't read your name." "It's Lucille Lagrange." "2 tubes of Nembutal please." "Do you have a prescription?" "The old one." "Doesn't matter." "What name and address?" "Via Stephani, Verona." "Sir?" "Caviar please." "Coarse." "As light as possible." "How much?" "250 grams." "Too small." "That's it." "And champagne as well." "Taittinger." "Jan 25." "Dear Julien." "I write this to hurt you as much as possible." "I'm still attached to the sentiment of vengeance." "Of love and hate." "You are responsible for my death." "This is stupid!" "He would be happy..." "How to hurt him?" "Really hurt him..." "What if I killed him?" "What day is it?" "He goes to Paris every Friday morning." "Every Friday..." "Friday..." "One week's grace." "For sale" "What is this car?" "The English one there?" "An Austin Princess." "Is it good?" "The Queen's car." "Made by hand almost." "Guaranteed unstoppable." "Catch it!" "Is your car for sale?" "I'll buy it." "It's a good deal." "Let's make an appointment." "I want it now." "What?" "Like this?" "How much?" "3 million." "Perfect." "I have it on me." "I'll meet you up there." "The tires and the shocks are new." "Here are the keys." "For registration we'll need an appointment." "OK, I'll be by." "Thanks." "I want to thank you." "I understand the Queen..." "Do you have a permit Miss?" "Of course." "In my purse." "Is it loaded?" "Absolutely not." "You don't have anything smaller?" "Yes, if you want to see it." "But that's not practical." "Yes." "That's it." "But..." "Yes, that's good." "But, don't you have a..." "Very little." "Wait a minute." "I'm hungry." "But, alone..." "That one." "But no mustaches." "Monsieur, I'm inviting you." "Where did you buy this coat?" "It's a gift." "Lucky!" "What time is it?" "Twenty to one." "Twenty to one, if you didn't understand." "Too stupid..." "I'm inviting you to lunch." "Excuse me?" "I'm inviting you to lunch." "Just like that?" "Yes, just like that." "OK, let's go." "It's my first time here, although I'm Parisian." "I'm from the South." "Nothing as good as the provinces to make you see Paris." "And empty spaces, they don't impress you?" "No, I'm used to great depths." "Why?" "What do you do?" "Ship salvage." "I have a little job to offer you." "It's great." "What's in it?" "Nutmeg." "But that's wrong." "It should be Blackberry." "And they shouldn't have cooked the strawberries." "They should be strained cold." "With orange juice and half a lemon." "Are you a cook?" "Old bourgeois habit." "How odd!" "What?" "I don't know, the way this all happened." "It's the first time this has happened to you?" "Yes." "I wonder if I'm the first man to be invited this way." "I must say that for a moment I thought..." "I thought that... anyone in my place would have thought the same thing..." "I thought that... you..." "Was hooking?" "You're an easy John, in any case." "And now?" "Do you still think so?" "No, no!" "Why?" "If I'm as experienced as you think..." "I can recognize a woman of..." "Go ahead!" "You're never mistaken?" "Not about this, in any case." "What made you do such a thing?" "I needed to see someone." "You have no friends?" "Most of them are on the Cotes D'azur." "And I wanted a change." "Why?" "When one changes there's a reason." "Don't you find it odd that we're here?" "300 feet above the ground, without even knowing each other?" "I'm having a good time." "The view is beautiful." "You're very nice." "The kitchen could go." "Sure, it's a concept." "Although, even a chance meeting creates bonds." "Let's admit..." "Obviously, or it would have been so simple... to not hustle me in the street." "And to not offer me lunch." "Ah, so now the interrogation." "You set yourself up." "What exactly interests you?" "My life?" "Alright." "Italian origins." "Came to Paris." "I live in a hotel in Montparnasse." "I believed in true love, not long ago..." "I mistook myself for a business woman." "I wanted to fly with my own wings, and they broke." "In short, I committed the sin of pride." "And now, I realize what I am." "A country girl from another century." "You're starting from zero?" "At zero, but I'm not starting again." "Others have found themselves there, but have escaped." "You're hiding something." "No, nothing." "You're a bad liar." "In any case, it's not serious." "Let me be the judge." "You won't believe me." "Tell me anyway." "I'm going to kill myself." "Coffee?" "Please, and a liqueur menu as well." "I remember a wonderful raspberry." "You like raspberry?" "You're not going to do it?" "What?" "You took me seriously?" "I was kidding." "No, you weren't kidding." "Your behavior proves it." "It's obvious that you care about nothing." "You're capable of anything." "You're getting melodramatic." "But melodrama exists." "I'm not thrilled to be witnessing it." "I'll admit." "But so many people are tired of living." "You couldn't help them all." "But with you it's different." "I can't..." "You can't what?" "Let you do this." "But you're surely not going to imprison me 'till Friday?" "It's Friday that..." "I said Friday?" "OK." "From now on I'm not leaving your side." "You're not?" "No!" "May I at least go phone?" "It's not for me." "No." "The bill please." "It's been paid Sir." "What?" "The lady paid it." "I would like a suite." "For how long?" "One week." "Not quite one week." "Please sign here." "What name should I use?" "Lise Ducreux, born in Stasbourg, lower Rhine." "You decide the date of birth." "Do you have suitcases?" "No, they'll be here tomorrow." "Would you like to see the terrace?" "No thanks." "Could I have a tooth brush and toothpaste please?" "You'll find them in the bathroom, Madam." "Human interest..." "Presents:" "love." "Young woman kills lover, then kills self." "But what to do 'till Friday?" "I have to change." "Have to amuse myself." "Excuse me." "Hey, how are you?" "Thank you all for coming." "First question please..." "For France 4, If you weren't a singer what would you be?" "Rich of course!" "For The New Israelis," "What will happen the day you no longer sing?" "What will you do the day you are forgotten?" "Who is it?" "The Timmothys." "120 seats broken at Albert Hall." "24 faintings, 7 hysterics." "They even made the Queen smile." "First time at the Olympia." "You know a lot." "John Bert for the New York News." "And him?" "Their manager, Tom Sturges." "No, he says he gets moon sick." "How many women have you had in your life?" "What do you do when you have a cold?" "I've got such a cold." "For?" "For..." "Switzerland Today..." "Is the Guru Mahara going to officiate at your wedding?" "Yes, of course." "For Switzerland Tomorrow..." "Why don't you all get married the same day?" "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have some important news." "Our friends will all marry the same day." "February 15th, in Liverpool." "Madam are you really Swiss?" "From a Sicilian mother." "You've got a feel for publicity." "10 percent." "Are you off to the Olympia tonight?" "Tommy you're not too angry with me?" "This evening." "Tomorrow..." "I can't." "No, I'm not inaccessible, just busy." "Give me the card." "No, no, there." "Happy to have dinner." "Absolutely impossible." "Call me tomorrow." "Please." "What time is the plane from Nice?" "Friday morning, exactly?" "I was waiting for you." "Where have you tanned so much?" "Come to my place for 5 minutes." "Only 5 minutes." "We were scared for you." "Me too." "Let me have a cigarette." "What's happened?" "I got trapped by some metal." "Get me some TNT." "I'll do it tomorrow." "You think it will be finished in 10 days?" "I don't want to miss the Caribbean gig!" "10 G's my friend." "Hello!" "Do you recognize me?" "Yes, of course." "Do you remember the young person I was with yesterday?" "Yes, the blonde woman who left suddenly." "That's it." "Do you know her?" "Is she a regular?" "No." "It was her first time here." "Are you sure?" "Certain." "I never forget a face." "Did she pay by check?" "No, cash." "I'm sorry." "So am I." "Inspector, it's about a disappearance." "Who has disappeared?" "A woman." "Your wife?" "No." "That's just it." "A young woman that..." "So, her name, age, last address..." "I don't know anything." "All I know is she comes from Nice." "She lives in Montparnasse." "She's blonde, very pretty..." "About 25 years old." "Lots of women fit that description." "I know." "How do you know she disappeared?" "She hasn't exactly disappeared." "So, has she or hasn't she?" "It's more complicated than that." "I met her yesterday." "She picked me up in the street." "I see." "It's not what you're thinking." "First I found the whole thing amusing." "She took me out to lunch." "Odd idea!" "Do you think so?" "She told me that she planned to kill herself." "Another one." "I'm sure she was very depressed." "There was something about her that..." "Anyway, she just told me because I was there." "She even gave me the date of, of..." "Of her death?" "It's Friday." "This is Monday." "4 days." "Yes." "Something has to be done." "If I was you, I would sleep soundly." "But she had a gun in her purse." "Article 20 of the Penal Code." "So, are you going to do something?" "Come back Wednesday." "I'll keep you posted." "Because I'm sentimental." "Excuse me." "You wouldn't happen to have a client..." "A young woman, blonde, slender, from Nice?" "Who are you?" "I'm a friend." "I've lost her address." "I know that it's around here..." "What is her name?" "Well, the worst is that I've forgotten." "I've got her name on the tip of my tongue..." "It's so stupid..." "No slender women here." "And none from Nice..." "Later." "A young blonde woman, about 25, comes from Nice?" "No, I have a brunette about 18, from Hamburg." "No, no." "Goodbye." "You're right." "She was here 3 days ago." "A Miss Lucille Lagrange." "Are you sure?" "Yes Sir!" "Lucille Lagrange does not exist." "Come on!" "Investigate!" "This girl is going to kill herself." "Now be nice and leave me alone." "When you find her!" "You'll spend the night here!" "That's the best you can do!" "What do you care about this girl?" "What do you care what I care?" "Me, I don't give a damn." "Give me something to go on, a real name." "An address, phone number, license plate." "If you think that I know her license plate..." "It's an Austin Princess." "I can't check every Austin in Paris." "Great!" "You're just great!" "See you later." "Goodbye and thank you!" "Hello, is this Madam Chambord?" "Owner of an Austin Princess?" "Oh no, it's not necessary." "Please follow me." "I was waiting for you, Monsieur." "Ah no Madam, certainly not." "I'm looking for the Austin's driver." "I'd like to know if it would be possible..." "Sit down Monsieur." "It is fate that sends you." "No Madam it is not fate..." "I'd like to know if you could..." "Sit down." "I assure you that you're making a mistake." "Your hands, Monsieur..." "I'm investigating..." "Be quiet Monsieur, it's going to flee." "Who?" "The spirit." "Spirit?" "Are you there?" "If you're there knock three times." "He's here." "No!" "I'm investigating Austin Princesses." "At 11 o'clock at night?" "Do you have an Austin Princess?" "I hate to be questioned." "Darling!" "Who is it?" "A pain in the ass!" "I need to see the woman upstairs." "I'm going to throw you out!" "What is going on?" "You're completely nuts." "I'm going nuts!" "How much?" "Nothing Madam, it's been paid." "How do you mean paid?" "Yes, the perfume and the package." "But I only asked for the perfume." "Senorita, since our meeting in the elevator..." "Impossible." "I live on the first floor." "I've been telling myself, 'My dear Alberto..." "I am Aberto Villalonga of Buenos Aires." "As I was saying, 'Alberto this perfect woman..." "She needs something... '" "Open it." "Why?" "You want to buy me?" "With this?" "!" "Me buy you?" "Never, senorita." "It's only a little token that I thought..." "I am an honest woman!" "Naturally!" "Thanks for her." "Please, a woman as exceptional as you... one doesn't meet every day." "And to meet you... one more time!" "John Bert." "Alright." "Alberto de Villalonga of Buenos Aires, Argentina." "Telephone 0001." "The article about the Timothy's, when will it be ready?" "Friday." "What time is it?" "4 o'clock." " I'm late!" "Is it important?" "Could I accompany you?" "Yes, you also..." "You cunt!" "Let people die when they want to." "You can't just stay in your gold shithouse... and leave people in peace!" "Fuck you!" "Get the fuck out of here!" "You deserve a medal!" "I'm looking for a friend." "The only way to trace her is her Austin Princess." "Someone at the police station... gave me a list and you are the last one." "Your list was right 'till Saturday." "I had an Austin Princess but it wasn't my style." "So I sold it." "To whom?" "Someone in the street, it was funny." "But who?" "A young blonde woman." "It's her." "What is her name?" "You said she was a friend." "No that's just a joke." "Don't be angry." "I'm so happy." "I don't know who she is." "What do you mean?" "She was supposed to come by for the papers." "I'm still waiting." "She won't come." "But that's impossible." "The car isn't hers 'till the papers are done." "She doesn't care." "More than two days." "If you only knew how serious all this is." "Please!" "Three bottles of Taittinger Rosee '47." "Please, all these men?" "Which ones?" "I adore them." "Don't you find them all terribly amusing?" "Are you free for dinner?" "That will be difficult!" "Very difficult!" "Ah, and look who is coming." "Hello dear, how are you?" "What are you doing tonight?" "For the moment I'm having a blast." "I'd take you to dinner." "I asked her first, my friend." "Sorry, she had promised me." "You're not going to dinner 3 times." "No, so I invite all three of you." "That's right!" "All four..." "But why have you done this?" "You're crazy." "No I'm not, I won my bet." "You're certainly worth a midnight swim." "You could at least have skinny-dipped!" "Skinny-dipping!" "How horrible!" "I think we had too much to drink." "No not me!" "I just pretended!" "But now I'm going to catch my death of cold." "There's no heat." "But it was worth it to be alone, huh?" "You think!" "Don't you think so?" "Take the wheel." "What's going on?" "Is there a problem?" "No, nothing." "Are you coming with me?" "You're not feeling well?" "Yes." "What day is it?" "Go get changed." "Oh, right." "I'll be back in a second." "Ah, you found my little treasure." "What is it?" "A glass of good booze." "It's great against depressing thoughts." "Here we are." "I'm ready." "No, give me..." "It didn't do anything to me, nothing." "Hello!" "Are you alone?" "Yes, I'm alone." "How much?" "How much for what?" "To be left alone?" "No, how much to come with me?" "300 francs." "Say, have we ever met?" "You're new?" "Um, yes." "Here, to my beginnings." "You're nuts!" "No, just superstitious." "But there are still 2 months left to the term." "A lot can happen in 2 months." "Also in the news, the possible suicide... of a young, unidentified woman... her clothing indicate that she came from Nice... who threw herself under a truck... and is now in critical condition at Bichat Hospital." "Y es, who's this?" "It's me, it's Francois." "The man from the Eiffel T ower, remember?" "You're very nice." "Who are you?" "We'll talk later." "Sleep." "And don't do anything stupid again." "Hello Yvette!" "Anything new?" "Yesterday the people from... the Marseilles Company waited for you." "We looked for you." "Have them come in Monday at 3pm." "Anything else?" "The South American is waiting." "Ah shit!" "The whole Caribbean thing is up to him." "I'm so sorry." "Don't worry about it." "I understand." "I've got a lot of problems at the moment." "I hope Yvette offered you a drink." "God!" "What time is it?" "I'm so sorry." "I'm still at last night." "It's quite alright." "I had a busy night myself." "And they say French women are prick teasers..." "Let's see this plan." "This way." "But, there's not enough time." "And there's not enough means." "One doesn't bring up an 8000 ton ship just like that!" "Charming!" "Thank you." "No, I was speaking of the girl..." "What a shame you weren't there." "But it was this manager who had the starring role." "It's stuck on the reef." "And it's infested with sharks." "But I do have a solution." "It's 6 o'clock Madam." "6 o'clock?" "What?" "In the evening?" "No, morning." "Morning!" "Why are you waking me so early?" "It's Friday Madam." "Friday..." "What are you doing here?" "I was waiting for you." "I need to talk to you." "I thought everything had been said." "Not quite." "In the meantime, I'm going to order breakfast." "Good idea!" "Me too." "You look great." "Is that a reproach?" "No, not at all." "Listen, so many things have happened." "I've changed." "Stop your bullshit." "Julien, I want to make you a proposition." "Go ahead!" "Last week... you were ready to resell the factory." "Your factory, for 150 million." "Well, I want to buy it." "Is this a joke?" "No." "I'm serious." "I found an investor." "A young man." "Young and handsome." "That you'll make marketing director, I suppose." "Not this time!" "He's going to make me marketing director." "And he has 150 million." "Much more even." "Yes, listen." "We've drawn up the sales contract..." "I'd like you to read it today." "Sorry, but someone's waiting for me at Chantilly." "It will take just 5 minutes!" "I'll take you there afterwards." "It's mine." "Did you get an inheritance?" "The handsome young man is also very generous." "I hope you didn't take everything seriously." "With all these problems I was on edge." "You too, by the way." "Don't worry, I'm not only nearsighted... but my memory is lousy as well." "So about this contract." "Yes." "I know you're in a hurry." "But you've got 5 minutes?" "No?" "Would you like a drink?" "So, about these millions." "Give me some details." "You've got an investor?" "When will I meet him?" "When you want." "Tomorrow?" "11 o'clock." "Alright." "Here?" "You look great." "It's true, you never change." "You know, people don't wear ties anymore." "Sometimes not even a shirt." "See that, it's funny, it's easy." "It comes apart." "Even here, look." "And the contract?" "Yes, just a second." "And now, you'll do everything I want." "I'm going to Chantilly with you." "Excuse me, I'm a little late." "Your project is excellent." "I'd expected it, but I'm still very pleased." "I did want to point out one little detail." "Is there a problem?" "Yes, no... no..." "Alright, listen, it won't take long." "You're completely crazy." "Please slow down." "Do you see the pole?" "There at the end?" "Yes, so?" "Look at it real hard Julien." "It's the last thing you'll ever see." "Don't blow it." "You disgust me so much." "That it will save your life." "There you are." "If you can float the boat on time, you won't regret it." "You'll be able to take a 10 year vacation." "I find you rather odd." "It's a last day." "What do you mean?" "I had a very strange adventure." "My bill please." "It's ready Madam." "Do you mind if I leave my things in the room?" "When would you pick them up?" "This evening." "Why worry?" "You did everything you could." "Say, you're not going to tell me that..." "That what?" "But old man, you only saw this woman once." "I know." "One doesn't fall in love with a shadow." "Especially with a dead one." "Would you like me to go with you?" "No thanks." "I've got my car." "But I would like to finish this first." "When do we go up?" "Three minutes." "We can't go up right away?" "No." "It's every 3 minutes." "They alternate." "In a hurry?"