"Mary, there's a package over there!" "Someone must have dropped it." " Let's see what it is." "Maybe it's valuable.." " Hold this.." "Wait for me!" "Major.." " Hello Brixan.." "Have a good trip?" " Oh,a bit stormy.." "Cigarette?" " Oh yes.." "Cant the secret service afford cigarettes that taste half decent?" "They're always cutting the budget around here" "How about one of yours?" "You probably brought back some good ones with you." "You bet I did, major.." "Please, have one.." "Thanks.." " Thanks a lot.." "Take a seat.." "Do you remember Francis Elmer, from the cipher section?" "Francis Elmer?" ".." "Oh yes, I remember him.." "He used to beat me at poker.." "Read this.." " Thank you.." "If Your mental or physical unhappiness is unbearable and you are not strong enough to take the final step, write to the advertising department of this paper under "Benefactor"!" "Well, what do you think of it?" "It was found in one of Francis Elmer's suits" "So what?" "Is this the reason you brought me back from Istanbul?" "You said you knew Elmer, very well" "Why do you say, knew?" "isn't he in the cipher department any more?" "He was, he disappeared three weeks ago." "On examining his papers, and of course we knew he had access to secret documents, we found he had been systematically photo-copying them." "Francis Elmer?" "Impossible!" "What do you want me to do about it?" "Go out and find him, and turn him over to Scotland Yard?" "No Brixan,I cant send you after Elmer now, they've already got him." "Or, at least, part of him!" "Here, read this.." "A box near the Esher railway crossing." "The Executioner" "The box was found, and Elmer's head was in it." "The 12th victim of The Executioner" "Well then, Scotland Yard should have a good time with this." "This case is confidential," "It may have political background" "So the foreign secretary wants us, to handle the investigation." "So you want me, to investigate?" "Yes, since you're in security branch, and so was Elmer" "Sorry I cant give you anymore than this, to go on" "But we do know, that Elmer was seen by his niece" "At Winchester station" "Here are some photographs, they're recent ones" "Well well, I had no idea Elmer had such a lovely niece." "Ruth Sanders.." "She's working as an extra, at the Savoy Film Company" "And right now, they're doing exteriors, near Winchester" "She doesn't know yet.." "It's been kept very quiet.." "Alright,Major.." "What do you think is behind the murders?" "Have you worked out any kind of a theory?" "The Executioner, seems to have the idea that he's some kind of avenger" "Especially since his victims are nearly all, hardened criminals" "And this theory is not good, because two of them, were completely innocent." "An autopsy showed, they had incurable disease's" "So you see Brixan, I'm handing it all over to you" "I give up.." " Aren't there any other clues?" "Yes, the enclosed letters were all written on the same typewriter." "An old Remington, model number 1929" "And notice, the G and the U are not level with the other characters" "Further more, an old four door sedan has been seen each time, near where the heads were discovered" "It's either The Executioner, or his accomplice" "Actually, how do you know the murderer is a man?" "It could just as easily be a woman." "No no, each time, the head has been chopped off by a single blow" "With an axe, or something like it" "It could only be a man of great physical strength" "So, that's it.." "That's all I know.." "You'll have to do the rest, yourself.." "Willie.." " Yes?" "This tree is ruining the shot" "Tiny.." " Yeah?" "Cut it down.." "Hey wait, such a beautiful tree You should ask the owner first" "It's down.." "Oh great, here he comes now.." "I'm sorry for cutting the tree down before asking you, but I couldn't find you." "However, we'll certainly pay for it" "Oh please, think nothing of it" "Its a pleasure for me to help you, and put my place is at your disposal" "And as the tree was in the way.." " Bernie!" "You can cut down the other tree, if it's in the way" "Where on earth is Mendoza?" " I looked for her, she's not here." "She never is, when she's needed Now find her!" "Miss Mendoza!" "Miss Mendoza!" "Will you please hurry up.." "We're behind schedule" "I haven't even had time to put on my wig!" "Always in a hurry!" "Excuse me Mr Jackson.." " Yes, what is it?" "Can I speak to you a minute?" " If it's necessary.." "My name is Ruth Sanders" "And I wondered if you could tell me about the screen test" "I did for you a few months ago" "Up to now, I've heard nothing about it" "You must learn to have patience my dear" "Patience is all I do have" " Well, good for you" "Are you in the next scene we're about to shoot?" "No.." " Well, I'm sure you'll excuse me." "Hello Mr Jackson Everything going well?" "Yes, thank you.." "Good afternoon.." "I know that you are looking for a house with spooks" "But I'm afraid there's nothing like that around here" "The family ghost retired a good many years ago" "Perhaps I can offer you a substitute" "You see, I'm very interested in modern screenplays" "But my favourites are the ones with an historical background" "The life of my great uncle, Charles Henry Longvale would make an excellent film script and I would like to play his part" "Oh,so you're anxious to be in a film?" "Your forefathers, are said, to have achieved great deeds, in the history of France" "Are you French?" " No, my grandfather settled down here" "Well, think my proposal over.." "Goodbye.." "Everyone wants to be in movies.." "Are you ready?" "Scene 56 take 1" "Stop!" "Who is this idiot?" "He's ruining the scene" "What are you doing here?" " I'm sorry.." "Why didn't you block off the roads?" "Couldn't you see, we're making a film here?" "It was always my wish, to get into films" "If you don't want me, then I'll get into television" "Oh get out of here!" "You are Miss Sanders, aren't you?" "Yes.." " I'm a reporter.." "Do you mind if I sit here?" "Thank you.." "I've come about Francis Elmer" "Has my uncle been found then?" " No no no... not yet.." "But perhaps you can give me some information" "What for?" "I've told the police everything I know" "Yes the police, of course.." "But as I told you, I'm from the press" "Let me try to explain" "This is my first big job" "And if I show up at my editors office empty handed, he'll tear the hide off me.." " No, I wouldn't want that to happen" "That's very good of you.." " Now, what do you want to know?" "The last time you saw your uncle, it was in Winchester, right?" "Yes.." " Weren't you a little surprised?" "Of course, but I only saw him for a second when our bus stopped beside him" "He was looking very pale and exhausted" "And just where was that, do you remember?" "Yes, it was in front of a news stand" "And he had a paper under his arm and a..." " And?" "And a letter in his hand" "Oh,but you didn't mention this before, did you?" "Why not?" "I know, I only saw him for a moment" "It was such a surprise, that I forgot where I had seen him" "But this morning, when we came the same way" "We passed by the news stand, and then I remembered everything." "Will you be quiet on the set!" " I'm sorry Mr Jackson..." "What's that fellow doing here anyway?" "Get rid of him.." "He's from the press.." " From the press?" "Why are they interviewing an extra?" "I'm the star of this movie!" "And another thing.." "I'd like to know who's the idiot that wrote this script?" "Three idiots my dear.." "And I was one of them.." "I thought so.." "I haven't got one good scene!" "Everything was written for Connolly!" "Do you know why, it had to be written that way?" "Because all you've got, are your looks" "You cant even read a line right" "You only have one facial expression, and for years you've given the audience that same miserable expression" "Now now now.." " That's enough talk," "I'd like to get back to work" "Fine, but not before the script is changed!" "Otherwise, I'll leave.." " Then, goodbye.." "The script stays the way it is.." "And how do you plan to make the film?" "Don't worry about it.." "I can always find another talent, as remarkable as yours" "Ready camera.." " Here.." "Forget it!" "She's gone.." "It doesn't matter.." "I wanted to stop anyway.." "The light was no good, for "The Mendoza"" "Ok,thank you.." "That's all.." "I have a suggestion.." "How about driving to Winchester, and you can show me where the news stand is." "I think my car is a little bit faster than the bus.." "Don't you?" "What on earth is that funny noise?" "I always like to think that there is a little bird under the bonnet" "And because it's singing such a pretty song," "I don't want to disturb it" "And I could have sworn it was the fan belt.." "Oh,now you've ruined my little dream.." "And did he buy a newspaper?" " No he didn't.." "He stopped for a letter that was left here for him" "But he had a newspaper under his arm The Daily Mail.." "And all this made me very curious" "I remember very well, that one advertisement was underlined very heavily, with red pencil" "And I put a copy of that paper aside" "Typical small town, isn't it?" "Everyone knows everyone else's business" "Here it is, and that's the advert.." "Let me see that!" "Your last instructions await you at the usual address." "Have courage." "The Benefactor." "Great, the benefactor.." "Tell me, how did he act?" "Was he relaxed or a little nervous?" "Nervous and pale.." "Nervous and very confused" "Confused?" "Thanks a lot.." "The first thing I have to find out, is who placed the ad in this paper" "I should have begun searching in London, from the start" "But then, I wouldn't have met you.." "That's true.." "But the main thing is, you found out about the ad" "I don't know about that.." "Miss Sanders, we've had a good days work" "And I would like to thank you for your help, by taking you to dinner" "Well, I don't know.." "The director doesn't like anyone in the company going off by themselves" "Couldn't you, for me, make an exception?" "I'm afraid it's impossible, I'm sorry.." "Oh,my bus..." "Goodbye..." "Hey,wait for me!" "Miss Sanders should be here soon, sir.." "Why didn't we hire her before, Frankie?" "Her screen-test was good.." " We hired her as an extra" "Oh yes, the cast was complete.." "You know, I think the test is better now, than when I first saw it.." "Yes, same here.." "There she is.." "Yes.." "Good afternoon" " Good afternoon.." "You wanted to speak to me, Mr Jackson?" "Yes, please sit down.." " Thank you.." "Miss Sanders, I want to talk to you about your screen-test" "Why, thank you.." "Have you ever played a major role?" "No, I'm still in acting school.." "And sometimes I work as an extra.." "Do you think you could play Stella Mendoza's part?" "But Mr Jackson, me?" " Yes.." "I don't know.." "No..." "I.." "I think you could do it, Miss Sanders.." "Frankie, a script.." "And so, something that happens only in films and comes true for a few Has come true for you.." "This is your big chance" "Here, read the script, learn a scene, and come back and do it for me" "And I hope our film will be a great success.." "Thank you.." "Very sweet girl.." "Miss Sanders?" "May I have your autograph?" "Oh please, don't joke I may get to play the lead" "But I have to audition first.." "Knock on wood.." "I think I've seen this act before.." "In the centre there is a door with iron bars.." "through which a guard can be seen pacing up and down..." "Just a minute!" "The typewriter!" "What is it?" " Where did this come from?" "One minute.." "No, this scene isn't from my script.." "I must speak to the director.." " Oh no, please don't.." "You'll put him in a bad mood" "And I have to read for him very soon!" "I'm sorry.." " Cant you see I'm busy?" "Besides, it's much too soon to write anything about that girl" "Special branch?" "Have a seat, what can I do for you?" "Can you tell me who wrote this?" "It's not in our film, that's for sure" "Where did you get it?" "That doesn't matter But I must know who wrote this" "Ask Mr Voss to come in" " Ok.." "Yes, thank you.." "Why are you so interested in this script page?" "Or aren't you allowed to say?" "It's strictly confidential.." "I'm sure that this scene was written on the same typewriter, as were the notes that The Executioner sends his victims" "Executioner?" "You wanted to see me?" "Mr Voss is our story reader,Mr Brixan" "Mr Brixan would like to know, what script this page is from, and who wrote it" "Are you from the film censors office?" "Very funny.." " Cut it out, Voss.." "Mr Brixan is from special branch We must tell him anything we can" "Well I don't know" "I'll have to take it with me, to my room, and check back among the entries, to see who sent it to us" "I'll have to check back through my records first,Mr.." "Brixan.." " You can trust me, I wont lose it" "Funny fellow.." " Yes, a frustrated genius" "Actually, he wanted to be a writer or a director" "Now he drowns his sorrow in alcohol, and as a result, he's always in some money trouble" "But the stories he picks for us, are always excellent" "Excuse me for a minute, I think I better keep an eye on.." "Voss, That page could still get lost" "Yes, he's downstairs, room number 2" " Thank you" "Excuse me a second Miss Sanders But I want to.." "To thank you, again" "For the second time, you've been of great help to me" "Does it have anything to do with the page from the script?" "Yes.." "And with the news stand?" " Yes" "And with the advertisement" " Yes" "You're a detective Mr Brixan, aren't you?" "Yes.." "Or something like it" "I'll just have to admit it" "And I always thought I looked like a reporter, too" "And you're really looking for my uncle, then?" "Not exactly.." "I'm sorry Miss Sanders" "Your uncle is dead" "He was killed under very mysterious circumstances" "It was his head found at Esher, then." "And The Executioner killed him" "How do you know that?" "It wasn't in the papers" " I knew from the description" "Even though, they didn't give his name" "Do you suspect anybody?" " Yes and no.." "But, I'll soon know more" " I must go and see Mr Jackson" "Good luck" " Thank you" "Ahh,Mr Voss" "Now, what did you find out?" "I can't find an entry for this script" " Oh,how's that?" "Maybe it's from an old script belonging to the former owner" "He bought the firm only 2 years ago" "Oh,or maybe they forgot to make an entry for it" "Not likely, I make all the entries myself" "I don't even remember a script like that" "And here is the page, you were so worried about" "I'll go now, if you don't mind" "Good night, my dear Good night" "Good night" " Oh,tell me.." "Where do you film tomorrow?" " Not far from Gryff Tower" "Ahh,Gryff Tower, that belongs to Sir Gregory Penn, doesn't it?" "Yes it does" "Rather strange things are said about him" "People talk a lot.." "Goodnight" "Smile please.." "There he is.." "Sir Gregory Penn" "Thank you.." "Oh,I hate that castle, with all of it's awful stuffed tigers" "And it's horrible looking swords" " Swords?" "Yes, a whole lot of Asiatic swords on the walls" "He showed them to us when we went to tea, last time" "And he certainly knows how to use them" "In one blow, he cut an apple in two, while it was hanging in the air" "Wonderful.." " Yes.." "And you were very impressed, right?" "He's disgusting!" "He thinks he can buy anything, with his money" "Miss Sanders.." " Yes?" "We're ready for you" " Pardon me.." "Certainly" "Oh Miss Sanders.." "And how are you, young lady?" " Thank you, fine.." "No stage fright?" " No.." "You didn't keep your promise, yesterday" "No, you're wrong.." "You invited me for dinner.." "But I didn't accept.." "Perhaps I'll be luckier next time,eh?" "Odd person.." "Everything alright?" " Yes, I hope so.." "Now, in place, off you go.." "Ok everyone, listen to me.." "Extras.." "Well, are you also an actor?" "No, not me, and you?" "I'm Sir Gregory Penn!" " How do you do.." "Brixan.." "I saw you talking to the young lady Do you know her well?" "I don't know what you mean, by well.." "We're good friends, if you mean that" "Ahh,I'm delighted, a nice girl.." "Perhaps you could both come to dinner,Mr..." "Brixan.." "Yes, I'd like that.." "Provided of course, that Miss Sanders, also likes the idea" "Fine,Mr Brixan" "Yes, I've always wanted to visit the castle" "In particular, to see your famous collection of weapons" "It would be a pleasure" "If you have the time, we could look at them right now" "Yes, please.." "Miss Sanders is a very lovely young lady" "I've know many beautiful women, but she's very special" "Yes, I believe you" "Everyone ready?" " Attention.." "How do you like this one?" "Here, look at this.." "Carefull,don't touch it!" "The edge is so sharp, you could split a hair with it" "Or, cut off a man's head, with one stroke" "May I?" " Please.." "My goodness, those boys must have been in great shape,eh?" "Do you chop wood with it?" "Tell me, isn't that sword a samurai, or something like that?" "No.." "It comes from Borneo" "Oh,Borneo" "That's the land of the head-hunters.." "No, it comes from North Borneo Whisky?" "Yes please.." "I had to shoot the man that owned it" "There was no other way out It was him, or me" "Every year, I go to Africa, or India" "I keep my yacht at Southampton always ready to sail" "Here, I'd die of boredom.." "Soda?" "No no.." "Nothing ever happens here, no interesting neighbours" "The closest neighbour, is that old fool Longvale" "He's always running around in his grandfathers underwear" "I've been told, he's a very interesting old gentleman" "A matter of opinion.." "Now, here's something.." "The best servant in the world" "He doesn't think.. or ask.. or answer.." "Bhag,come here.." "Come and meet a friend of mine Come.." "Shake Mr Brixans hand" "Bhag,get me a cigarette" "How strange, he's like an animal" " Yes.. almost.." "When he was a child, he wandered away from his village, and was lost in the jungle" "He grew up in the Belgian Congo, hunted and shot like an animal, by people afraid of him" "So he's afraid of guns" "I took care of him, and brought him here But he's never spoken" "But, don't you have trouble with him?" "I mean, with your staff, or the neighbours?" "This is a civilised country" " No, never.." "He obeys me, and I can trust him completely" "He would lay down his life for me" "Tell me, why did he sniff at my hand, after you introduced us?" "I said you were a friend of mine" "So now he will recall you, by the way you smell" "Ah.. so now I'm filed under T, like tobacco" "Bhag,a cigarette for Mr Brixan.." "Go on.." " Thank you.." "Very good.." "Why don't I have a few more close ups?" "What do you think my fans are going to say?" "After all, I am the lead, the star, am I not?" "The film is the main thing" " What about.." "Remember, Stella Mendoza is out, because she thought she was more important than the film" "Be a good boy, or you may be leaving too" "What would you say to your fans then,eh?" "Hello.." "Miss Sanders, are you ready?" "I'm coming Mr Jackson.." " Are You coming tonight?" "Your friend said he would bring you over" " My friend?" "Mr Brixan,nice fellow" "So you're coming?" " I'm sorry, I cant" "Why not?" "Don't be so hasty, it could be a lovely evening for you" "Please, don't expect me to come tonight" "Not tonight, nor, any other night" "Miss Sanders, did you..." "See you tonight" "Ahh,the detective.." "Still on the trail of that lost script?" "You're bubbling over with wit, today" "You should really start writing comedy" "If you'll play the lead for me" "What did Sir Gregory put in his pocket?" "What do you mean?" " Mr Voss, I warn you" "I just saw Sir Gregory put those gloves in his pocket" "I wont stand for this,Mr Brixan!" "I didn't see anything!" "And even if I did, I wouldn't feel compelled to tell you anything about it" "Maybe you will someday" "The day after tomorrow, we do the tower scenes" "Tomorrow, we do the scenes outside Longvale" "We'll set up here, to get the tower in full view" "Ah,here.." "I'm so very pleased you've come,Mr Jackson" "Please, make yourselves comfortable" "I have prepared tea and biscuits, for you" "We don't want to cause you any trouble,Mr Longvale" "May I introduce Mr Brixan to you" "I'm pleased to meet you.." " How do you do.." "Are you in the film too?" " No no no.." "I'm afraid I have no talent for acting, at all.." "I'm only an observer" "Well, I hope you'll come in for tea" " I'd be delighted" "Come then gentlemen, we don't want cold tea" "Right, you go on, I'll be right over" "Mr Brixan.." " Thank you" "Alright everybody, move it move it move it!" "Thank you" "As you can see,Mr Brixan, I live plainly" "I have no servants" "May I pour you a cup of tea?" " Oh,yes please" "Do you prefer milk or lemon?" " Lemon please, and 2 spoons of sugar.." " Yes.." "A familiar face, I'm sure I've seen it before" "Yes, that's possible.." " Then it's a reproduction?" "It's my great grand uncle, Charles Henry.." "In our family, he was always called, Le Grand monsieur.." "Here's your tea.." "It's very hot today," "I do look forward to a cup of your tea,Mr Longvale" "Of course.." "Milk or lemon?" "Thank you, just plain.." " same as me" "Biscuits, gentlemen?" " No thank you" "There.." " Thank you.." "You're lucky with the weather,Mr Jackson,eh?" "Yes, I hope it stays this way" "It's a lovely day.." "look at that.." "There.." "It looks like an animal, and yet it walks upright" "Guess what it is.." "A servant, kept by Sir Gregory" "A savage, with the mind of a child It doesn't harm anybody" "Of course, I wouldn't want to run into him, all alone" "He could snap your neck in a minute" "Oh no no no.." "I have my own black servant" "Help help!" "Are you alright?" "I must have missed him" "I had to be careful, so as not to hit you" "What's all the shooting in the middle of the night?" "I'm sorry, I couldn't wait till morning" "Please come down stairs" "Ruth, what's that white circle on your window pane?" "I don't know.." "It's a piece of paper stuck on the outside" "Now, will you please tell me who you were shooting at?" "Of course I can.." "Sir Gregory's servant, was just trying to kidnap your leading lady" "Now, you don't seriously think he'd try that?" "How do we know he was after her?" "He doesn't even know Ruth Sanders" "I don't know, but he found her" "That's quite a wild story" " Oh?" "And that circle up there.." "What about that?" "Well, what about it?" " Well don't you see that.." "Aha.." "Mr Voss" "Excuse me, I must talk to him alone" "A very quiet hotel, isn't it?" "Good morning,Mr Voss" "I'm sorry I disturbed your sleep but now perhaps you'll tell me, what you were discussing with Sir Gregory, yesterday?" "That's my business" " Not anymore!" "Because, I want to find out, who, put that white circle on the window of Miss Sanders room" "You're the detective, where do I come into it?" "Mr Jackson, do I have to stay here and be insulted by this fellow?" "You're not very clever,Mr Voss!" "I saw you stick that paper up there yesterday, myself" "That's a filthy lie!" " Go back to your room" "I'll speak to you tomorrow" "Did you really see him with that piece of paper, yesterday?" "Of course not.." "I was only bluffing" "But now I'm sure.." "That Voss did it, and the order came from Sir Gregory" "To show the room to the savage" " Exactly.." "I think I better pay a visit to Sir Gregory" "As a matter of fact, right now.." "Whose there?" " Brixan.." "What do you want?" " I must speak with you" "Isn't it a little early?" " The early bird catches the worm.." "Now come on!" "Do you want a whisky?" "No thank you.." "I've had breakfast" "Is your valet outside?" " I think so, do you want to see him?" "Not necessary, I saw him during the night" "Saw him?" "Where?" "In the backyard of the hotel" "As he tried to climb into the window of Miss Sanders bedroom" "He nearly got a few bullets, for his trouble" "You mean, you shot at him?" " Yes" "You shouldn't have done that The man's completely harmless" "That's not the impression he gave, trying to climb into miss Sanders bedroom" "Did he go as far as that?" " Yes" "I'll tell you what, Sir Gregory.." "You sent him for that girl" "And further more, you bribed Mr Voss to put a mark on her window, for the negro" "And I also understand why you took Miss Sanders gloves with you" "It was so that animal from the jungle, could smell her out" "So he could recognise her" "Why are you so excited?" "I thought we were friends" "That's your overworked imagination" "But I'll tell you one thing.." "And make sure you understand" "If you or that demented creature harm that girl" "I'll make you very sorry for the rest of your life" "Is that clear?" "So.." "And now I'd like to know who was screaming just now" "And especially, why?" "How dare you come into my house" "Asking impertinent questions" "Perhaps you can understand this" "you're a detective?" " Yes.." "What do you want here?" " Someone screamed, here.." "Who was it?" "One of the maids here" "A Malayan, mentally sick" "Very disturbed, completely unrestrained" "Is it necessary for us to.." " Please!" "I'll be right back" "What's going on?" "Who's been shooting?" "I was.." "Are you always in the habit of locking up your guests in the dark?" "There's a defect in the alarm system" " Yeah?" ".." "Do you mind?" "By the way, your servant should consider himself lucky, that I aimed at the shutters, and didn't put a few shots into him" "Where is he?" " I told you, he's afraid of guns" "Now, can I see the unrestrained lady who was screaming?" "I'm very fond of unrestrained ladies" "She feels much better now She was having, a kind of nightmare" "I'm a great comfort to people having nightmares." "Now come along.." "No!" "You cant give orders here" "And you came into my house, firing a gun" "There's a good echo here" " You'll pay the damages" "I shall inform your department about you Your great zeal, will cost you your job" "I hope not.." "Alright,I cant insist on having a good look around here," "Because I don't have a search warrant" "But I'll bring one next time" "Good morning" " Good morning" "Mr Jackson.." " Yes?" "Can I speak to you for a moment?" "Get everything ready," " Ok.." "well?" "My behaviour the day before yesterday, I'm sorry for it" "Cant we forget all about it?" "Because of you, I had to re-cast the film, Stella" "Oh,then I can do my role" " Yes, but not with me" "I'll tell you something, Jackson - good morning" "You want to point out to me, that I'm only the director of the film" "And the people who really count, are the shareholders" "And they cast a long shadow Am I right?" "Well I'll tell you something, Miss Mendoza" "Certain shareholders may, be interested in you" "But those gentlemen are more interested in films that make money" "As for me, I wish to play with Miss Mendoza" "I find it difficult to play with a beginner" "This Miss Sanders, has no experience what so ever" "And anyway, I feel I will have to resign, if Miss Mendoza doesn't play the part" "The cast remains as it is" " Just a minute, Jackson.." "And you, you teenage clown, you.." "You listen to me, if you dare withdraw from this film" "No film company will ever hire you" "Because I will personally make a mess of your pretty profile" "Jackson!" " Reggie!" "What is it ?" " Wait for me" "Do you want to rehearse it again?" " Oh yes" "May I come in?" " yes, certainly please remain seated" "So you're the little girl who understudied for me?" "It was very kind of you" " Understudy?" "Yes, I heard from Mr Jackson that you agreed to double for me" "In scenes where I had no close up" " Oh,but you're mistaken" "My scenes that were done yesterday, were all close ups" "Typical of Jackson" "He must have been cross with me" "Well,tomorrow,I will start playing the lead again" "But I.." "That's impossible" "It's like that in films" "I was told this morning, to be ready to start shooting tomorrow" "I feel,however,Responsible for your disappointment" "I could help you a little bit" " What do you mean?" "Well I thought you could use a little extra money" "Do you think I would give up my first role without a fight?" "I'll speak to Mr Jackson about it" "Are you calling me a liar?" "I'm not calling you anything" "Would you mind leaving my room, at once.." "You'll be sorry, Miss Sanders" "You wanted to speak to me, Mr Jackson?" "According to our contract, we owe you one months salary" "Frankie.." " Here it is.." "Do you mean that you're firing me?" "That's right.." "I can get along without a person who helps to kidnap an actress of mine" "Why that's ridiculous!" "You read too many mystery stories,Mr Jackson" "Let me give you a piece of advice" " I don't need your advice!" "Give all your scripts to Mr Dekker, and get out of my sight" "Do you hear?" "You can only start a new company with money, Miss Mendoza" "I have friends I can ask for money They've already promised me some" "If I want to start a picture, well they've made certain conditions" "I don't like" "Then don't exert yourself, I can get the money" "I know someone.." " You?" "Why did you wait till now, Mr Voss?" "Up till now, I had no influence on that person" "But now I think I can get all the money you need, Miss Mendoza" "Well then, in that case You can direct the movie" "That's what you've always wanted isn't it,Mr Voss?" "Yes.." "I've wanted that.." "But now I would like to make some supplementary conditions, of lets say" "Personal character.." "Well.." "I suggest that our firm be called "Stella Mendoza Film Productions"" "That's fine for you Stella But what becomes of me?" "Don't worry Connolly" "The company will not feature Miss Mendoza's name, but will carry mine" ""Lorenz Voss Films"" "And if we can get along well enough together" "Maybe later on, who knows The name can be changed to" ""Voss Mendoza Film Company"" "Tell me, what do you know about Brixan?" "He's a detective" " What does he want here?" "He's fishing around for something" "But it will be difficult for him to find out anything" "The only one that could help him, is me" "But..." "I'll keep my mouth shut" "For the sake of our film company" "Good evening, gentlemen good evening what's happened?" "Yes, I wanted you to come here, to see something rather unusual" "Let's sit down" " Thank you" "Ready Wilson?" " Go on Frankie.." "Watch this shot" "We took a skyline shot of the castle, at twilight" "Watch the attic window on the right" "Well, notice anything there?" " Something was moving, but.." "I cant tell what it is" " Cut!" "Frankie.." "Ok,now I'll show you something" "Look at the window" "Through the magnifying glass" "Here.." " May I?" "The face of a woman" "Did you see the face when you shot the scene?" "To tell you the truth, no.." "But when I brought the window into focus," "I should have seen it in the view finder" "What do you make of this mystery,Brixan?" "It's my idea, Sir Gregory has a woman locked up in there" "Probably, the same woman I heard screaming" "Actually, with what's going on in that house" "It wouldn't surprise me, if you told me Sir Gregory was The Executi..." "Gentlemen, would you leave us alone for a moment please?" "That was very careless of you, Jackson" "Sorry, but as long as I don't know where that script page comes from" "I must suspect every one of you of having contact with The Executioner" "Or even that one of you, is himself, The Executioner" "Though that is rather unlikely" "Good evening,Dekker" " Good evening.." "You have the changes?" "Yes, here they are" " Thank you" "I must tell you something important" "Can I talk to you privately?" "It concerns Mr Voss" "Brixan Is alright" "Mr Dekker is our new script reader,Mr Brixan" "Shall we sit down over there?" " Yes.." "Oh Miss, would you leave us alone for a moment?" "Mr Dekker was assistant to Mr Voss" "I've heard that Mr Voss, was trying to find the original manuscript for a film" "Yes, that's right Did you find anything?" "Yes,here,in this entry book" "On the left, you can read the titles of the film scripts sent in" "And the names of the authors, addresses.." "date when the script reached us And the date when we sent it back" "Does it ever happen, that sometimes a script is not entered here?" "Impossible, I make all the entries myself" "Even when I was assistant to Mr Voss" "The script you are looking for, was registered by me, in due order,2 years ago" "The entry was set down in this book On the very first page" "Someone has crossed out the name and address of the author with a big black ink line" "What?" " May I see that?" "Of course" "I'm sorry, but I must find out what's written under that black ink" "Oh,are you able too?" " Well, I hope so" "Thank you,Mr Dekker" " Not at all.." "See you later.." " Yes, thank you" "Well, if I can find out what's written here" "And who scratched it out" "I'll know who The Executioner is" "Would you call Mr Voss?" " I'm sorry, he's gone out" "When was that?" "I'm not sure, but at least 4 hours ago 4 hours.." "Then I wish to place a rush call to London" "Foreign office" " Foreign office.." "Yes yes,alright Yes, you can have it" "You'll be sent a warrant for the arrest of Lorenz Voss" "The entry page will be sent to the lab immediately" "By the way Something much more important" "We followed up all the clues on the advertisements" "They were all handed in by an old woman who also picked up the answers" "We have a close watch on her Well, that's it" "You have succeeded in disturbing my sleep for the rest of the night, thank you very much" "Listen. oh,sorry to disturb you" "Find as many books as you can" "On executioners and execution methods, with illustrations" "Send them to Brixan by airmail" "I've lost my gun!" "You're a pretty sight this early in the morning" "I can tell you right now.." "It's no longer morning" "It's 3 in the afternoon.." "Are you waiting for The Executioner?" " Yes.." "He comes by this time every day" " That's great.." "Here's the stuff on The Executioners" "The document from the record book, is being processed in the lab, and will be here later today" "We also wanted to question the old woman who picks up the replies to the advertisements" "And?" " She's been found" ",thank god" "And you woke me out of a deep sleep, just to tell me that?" "My dear Brixan, perhaps this will interest you" "This morning, another box was found" "Where?" " In a field, in Leatherhead" "Is it far from here?" " Yes.." "The victim hasn't been identified yet" "Now come on, hurry up!" "We must get over there" "Yes.." " We'll have a look at it." "Lorenz Voss.." "The man we had the warrant out for - yes.." "This note was in the box" "Same as usual Only the wording is different" "This is the head of a traitor" "This means..." "That Voss, knew The Executioner" "What do you want now?" "You aren't very friendly, Sir Gregory" "I only want to ask what happened to Mr Voss, your friend" "To whom?" "To Mr Voss, the man to whom you were so friendly" "The script editor?" " That's him" "How would I know that?" "When did you last see him?" "Sir Gregory, I warn you.." "I have the authority to use anything you say, against you" "There's no big secret" "He needed money, he asked me for 50 pounds, so I gave it to him" "I gave him the money, and I haven't seen him since" "Good morning,Mr Brixan" "Sir Gregory.." "Would it surprise you to know, this morning his head was found near leatherhead?" "Again, The Executioner" "That's none of my business" "I haven't seen him since I told you" " Really?" "If you can find a witness who saw me with him, then you can arrest me, until then, goodbye Mr Brixan" " Wait, Sir Gregory, wait for me" "I'll come with you.." "What happened to that girl up there?" "If you're talking about the maid, she's not here anymore" "So, then you'll have no objection if I look around myself?" "Here is a search warrant" "Listen Brixan, what do you want from me?" "You behave as though, I killed Voss, with one of my swords" "Yes.." "Go on, don't stop now.." "A very interesting story" "Don't try to be smart" "You know very well, I had nothing to do with it" "And how would I know that?" "Taking your physical strength into account, you'd be able to do it" "Considering physical strength, what about my valet?" "He could handle such a sword with 1 hand While I'd need 2" "That's funny, I never thought of that" "Well, come on..." "What's that?" "I was sure I'd seen it before" "But I'm also sure, I've never seen you with it" "Of course, Lorenz Voss" "Why is his hat here?" "Oh yes, you're right You master detective, it belonged to Lorenz Voss" "He must have forgotten it when he got the 50 pounds" "And now, do you want to handcuff me?" "No no no, all in the proper time" "I want to have a look at the girl upstairs" "Here, this is the room" "Oh no, not this one.." "That one.." "Why don't you believe me, Mr Brixan?" "I know my house better than you do" "I guess you haven't been up here for some time it's locked, and I don't have a key" " It's alright,I have my own" "Well, what a mess" " Yes.." "She must have left in a great hurry" "Where is she?" "What have you done with her?" "Don't make a fool of yourself,Brixan No one has been killed in here" "She must have escaped" " Oh escaped?" "Didn't she stay here of her own free will?" "I brought her back from a trip She was keen to come" "Once here, she lost interest in me" "I can believe that alright" " Now she's escaped" "Oh don't give me that!" " It's the truth" "Well, we'll see" "Stupid girl!" "Good morning" " Good morning Stella" "You're up early" "Did he make you angry?" " I cant stand the sight of him" "He's always snooping around here" "Trying to get something on me why did you lock up the Malayan girl?" "With your money, you can get dozens of women" "Yes, but she was something special" "I'd like to take another trip" " With me?" "No my dear, you've already cost me enough" "You'd prefer to take along.." "your queen of hearts, darling The pretty little extra" "But obviously,Mr Brixan has better luck with her, than you do" "You're jealous, because she's taken the film from you" "And you want her in my place, here" "But you haven't been very successful" "What will you bet?" "I'll have her here tonight" "That I've got to see" " You will see it!" "You cant help your situation by not speaking" "Is there nothing you have to say?" "Well, as you like.." "It can only be Indonesia Yes?" "Oh there you are Hello Jackson" "Brixan,look at them" "They were arrested near Gryff tower tonight" "They haven't spoken a word" "I know her" "I've been looking very hard for you, all day" "I'm glad you're safe" "Who have we here?" "Ah yes, the young man who so kindly saved my life" "You're a very brave young man Thank you" "How did you get to Gryff Tower?" "Very interesting story.." "I don't understand a word" "She says she comes from Indonesia" "Sir Gregory persuaded her" "To run away from home, and come here with him" "When she wanted to return, he kept her a prisoner" "Now she hates the sight of him" "I can understand that" "And, I shall promise her she'll never have to go back to the castle" "And who is the young man?" "What's he got to do with it?" "The young man is her brother He freed her" "I see.." "Inspector, let them go.." "Here you are sir" " Thank you Thompson" "Come here Brixan The report from the laboratory" "There.." "What did I say?" "I was right!" "I'd never have thought of him" "Oh yes, that's going to cause a sensation when the press finds out The Executioner is.." "Oh Mr Jackson, excuse me.." "I'd forgotten you were still here" "But you will understand, that what we have learned tonight, must be kept secret" "A pity, I'm very anxious to know who The Executioner is" "I'll have to be patient, just when it's getting interesting" "Alright,I'll wait downstairs" "Brixan.." "The head of an old woman, has just been found in London" "It seems to be the work, of our old friend, The Executioner" "Now there are no witnesses to testify against him" "Major, can we wait a few hours before we arrest him?" "Why?" "so he can escape?" " Oh no no no.." "So he can be convicted.." "I'm positive that we wont find anything that even looks like evidence" "Such as, the typewriter, by searching his house" "I need some more time, to work out a plan, of all the old secret tunnels, and unused caves, around here" "What have they got to do with it?" " You know Major.." "It's always puzzled me, the murderer could come and go, without ever being seen" "And how he could keep his car so well hidden, we never saw a trace of it" "Then I found out, there are a lot of old tunnels and caves" "That had either been forgotten, or filled in" "Miss Sanders, Mr Jackson has sent a car for you" "You're wanted at Mr Longvales house, at once" "A conference about the film" " So late?" "Yes, it seems it's very important" " Just a moment" "Here you are" " Thank you" "Oh,my scarf" "Oh Mrs Martin, I've forgotten my script Perhaps I should take it?" "Where is it?" " Under my pillow" "Please, give it to someone who'll be coming along to the conference" "Yes, of course" " Thank you" "You're sure you know he way to go?" "But this is not the right way" "Don't you know where it is?" " I do" "You!" "Stop the car at once!" "You've refused my invitations too many times" "So I thought of this little trick to get you out here" "I warn you!" "Drive me back to my hotel at once" "I wouldn't dream of it We'll have dinner together, that's all" "I've even invited a chaperone The lovely Stella Mendoza, she'll drive you home" "If you don't stop, I'll scream for help" "Go ahead, no-one will hear you" "Stop that nonsense, I don't want to have an accident" "We're here, my dear.." "There you are, Stella Our little guest of honour take care of her for a few minutes I must get rid of this" "Please.." "Help me.." "I don't want to stay here He'll be back here any minute" "Were you sorry for me, when you took over my part in the film?" "Well, it was your big chance" "You'll have to deal with Gregory, as best you can" "There is something, that I can do for you" "It's loaded, this is the safety catch, you have to press it before shooting" "No no, I cant do that" " It's better than nothing" "He's coming!" "I don't know why I'm doing all this for you, Miss Sanders" "Because I've never liked you" "But I wouldn't want to leave you with him, completely defenceless" "The chaperone I see, was tactful enough to leave us alone" "Don't you wish to take off your coat, my dear?" "No, leave me alone!" " as you like" "I'm afraid you'll find it very warm in here" "That's my concern, not yours" "Come, drink.." "Drink.." "Come, come on.." " No!" "Come on, perhaps we can still get a whisky" "Mr Jackson?" " Yes?" "I'm so glad I caught you" "I thought you were at the conference with all the rest" "Please, would you be so kind, as to give this script to Miss Sanders" "She was in such a hurry to get away, she forgot it" "Conference?" "there's no conference after midnight" "Goodnight" " Yes, but..." "Mrs Martin, what did you say about a conference, and Miss Sanders?" "A chauffeur came, and drove Miss Sanders to a conference" "Why should I ask Ruth to a conference, at midnight?" "What did the driver look like?" "It was rather dark, and I couldn't see him clearly" "But he was stout, with a round face" "It sounds a lot like Sir Gregory" "You know him, don't you?" " Yes" "Telephone Major Staines," "And tell him to come to Gryff Tower, at once I'll go there now" "Yes.." "I want to leave here, immediately!" " As you like.." "I shall call my valet, and he will show you out" "Bhag!" "I'll go now.." "And you're not going to follow me" "Come back here" "Bhag,turn on the lights" "Where is she?" " She's run away" "Bhag is after her" "If he catches her, I'm finished" "Where are you going?" " That's none of your business" "I cant wait for the police to come" "Because of your numerous affairs?" "Or is there something else?" "No, but who will believe me?" "I'd better disappear, before they arrive" "You better come too" " But where?" "We'll drive to the ship Come on, we must get out of here" "Blast!" "It wont start.." "Wait, I'll go and get Longvales car" "Michael.." "Michael.." "Where is Sir Gregory?" " Ruth has run away" "Sir Gregory has gone over to Longvale" " What?" "To Longvale?" "Help.. help.." " That's Sir Gregory" "Wait here until the police arrive" "And then tell them where I've gone" "Mr Brixan,the law in person, so early in the morning" "Please come in.." "What can I do for you?" "I'm sorry, but has Sir Gregory Penn been here?" "No, has anything happened to him?" "I hope not, for the sake of all concerned" "Do you like my ancestor?" " Yes.." "A marvellous head.." "The thing I don't like about him, was his job" "You'd like him, if you had read his memoirs" "A very fascinating book" " No doubt" "Mr Longvale,it appears you admire your uncle, too much" "How do you mean that?" "Well, you admire him as a great man A kind of hero" "And this leads you to a form of insanity" "Abnormal acts, no ordinary man would dream of" "Do you understand me?" " Completely, completely.." "But it is my opinion.." "That one cannot do a greater thing in this world" "Than to copy the actions of ones forefathers, completely" "You must see a doctor You are sick,Mr Longvale,very sick" "Sick?" ".. never before have I felt so vigorous" "I feel as young, as my great great uncle, in his best years" "Yes, I believe you" "I recognised him, the minute I saw him" "Charles Henry Longvale The French executioner" "Opinions may differ, as to the greatness of your ancestor" "One man, who had so many people put to death" "And himself beheaded, Marie Antoinette, and Louis XVI" "I don't know what freak of fate brought your family to England" "And why you, Henry Longvale, had to continue your uncles inhuman profession" "You have beheaded, poor innocent people" "And given yourself the name, benefactor" "Suicide, is an unpardonable thing" "And therefore, I made it my duty to help those poor devils, who were to cowardly to put an end to their own lives" "So you see, I can say, that I am a benefactor" "What about Lorenz Voss?" "He deserved it.." "He was a blackmailer.." "A gangster, who tried to blackmail me" "He tried to squeeze money out of me" "Because he knew what had been written on my typewriter, and why.." "Where is Sir Gregory Penn?" "You wont believe it, but, I don't know" " Oh?" "I don't know!" "And this here?" "It's not yours, is it?" "And what about the fresh prints on the carpets" "And the screams I heard?" "Come Mr Longvale.." "We'll have a look around your house" "As you like" "But if you are going to compel me to give up this work" "You will deprive mankind of a service, that cost me thousands of pounds" "But, I wont offer any resistance" "Put that bottle down at once!" " Relax, relax.." "Wont you take the time to have a drink with me?" "Put that bottle away!" "As you wish.." "Somebody had a drink, before me" "I don't think he liked the wine very much" "Come on,Mr Longvale.." "Come on,Mr Longvale!" "Coming.." "Oh,I'm sorry" "What's going on here?" "Brixan went to Longvale And he said for you to come" "Over there?" " Yes.." "To Longvale.." "Sir Gregory.." "Brixan.." "Where are we?" "How did we get here?" "We're in the catacombs, under Longvale" "Did he.." "Did he give you something to drink?" "Yes.." "As soon as I saw I had been drugged," "I ran away, and called for help" "But it was too late" "After that.., I don't remember anything" "Try to open my handcuffs" "It's impossible!" " Try again!" "What's he going to do with us?" "I have my own theory If I'm right, then.." "Your theory is right, captain Brixan" "It was called "The Widow"" "Who wants to be the next one?" "You.." "You deserve it.." "Because of your disgusting love affairs" "Longvale,Longvale,no.. no." "Hurry hurry, I'll go first" "Come along!" " Yes,alright" "The door's locked!" "Try to force it!" "Ruth!" " Michael!" "Ruth, shoot!" "Shoot, quickly!" "Try it again!" "Like my uncle, Charles Henry," "I have the honour, of beheading a lady" "Come on my dear Ladies first.." "No no" " Come on" "Longvale!" " Michael!" "Bhag.." "Bhag!" "Over there.." "Open the handcuffs.." "Get something to cover this" "Hurry up!" "Here, give me that!" "These catacombs, belong to the older part of Gryff Tower" "They are hundreds of metres long" "Yes, but nobody knew they lead right to the house of Longvale,and the murderer" "No wonder he was able to come and go.." "Just as he pleased, and never be seen by anyone" "And what about Sir Gregory?" "Oh,I think he's suffered enough for his stupid behaviour" "As for the Malaysian, there is no case She didn't report to the police" "And the guillotine, goes into the police museum" "And the poor devils who expect help from it now will look in vain, for an ad, placed by the benefactor" "Why did he pack the heads so carefully, and then, throw them away?" "As evidence, very probably, he wanted the families of the victims to receive the insurance" "He felt like a benefactor.." "Wait for my signal.." "What about the sun?" "Hello Captain Brixan.." "Hello Frankie, how are you" " Thanks, I'm fine" "Back again?" " Yes, but what's going on here?" "I thought the film was finished" " This is the last shooting day" "Ah,I see And where is Miss Sanders?" "Over there, behind those trees" " Thanks Frankie" "Michael.." " May I?" "Of course.." " May I have your autograph now?" "Thank you Yes.." "But I only hope you aren't here to arrest someone" "I am.." " You are?" "Really?" "But I'm not supposed to say whom.." "Otherwise, the person would be warned" "Camera ready.." " well then, let's start" "What the devils going on there?" "Who's disturbing the take?" "It's alright, you're not disturbing anyone.." "Subtitles McDuck March 2009 Dialogue from "The Avenger" Gunbay rip"