["Pomp and Circumstance"]
["Pomp and Circumstance"]
["Pomp and Circumstance"]
["Pomp and Circumstance"]
["Pomp and Circumstance"]
Give me that necklace.
Open that trunk and give me those pearls.
I mean business.
What pearls?
It ain't bad.
Open the door. The name of the law.
Open the door. The name of the law.
Open the door.
Phone headquarters.
Where's that boy?
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What in the world is the matter with you?
I couldn't. Nobody turned in front of me.
Where you hurt, young fella?
I don't know.
Hand me the emergency kit.
He's disappeared.
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Thanks for the buggy ride, fellas.
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Next item on this list of unplayed property
to be auctioned off is this suitcase.
A very buy them, ladies and gentlemen.
It belongs to none other than the famous
Waterman Grogan,
bold, brumble of the underworld.
He had more wives than a sailor had sweethearts.
And this suitcase contains all his love letters.
Now, what am I bid?
Two dollars.
Two dollars, two dollars.
All right, I'm bid two dollars.
Who says two fifty?
Ladies and gentlemen, a great bargain.
The sizzling love letters of a man who knew women.
Come on now, who says two and a half?
Two and a half, I'm bid two, but who says two fifty?
Two fifty, come on, do I hear two fifty?
Two fifty, come on.
Two fifty.
Sold to that beautiful charming young lady
for two dollars and a half.
How you are, lady?
Lady, he'll be out in ten years.
Now, the next item, ladies and gentlemen, this trunk.
It was found in the apartment
of a notorious black mirror and pearl thief.
Now, folks, what am I bid for it?
Five dollars.
Five dollars, do I hear five fifty?
Five fifty.
Five fifty's bid, who'll make it six?
Six.
What, only six dollars bid for this trunk?
I remember, ladies and gentlemen,
it may contain nothing of value.
On the other hand, it may be worth a fortune.
Come on now, what am I bid?
Twenty five dollars.
Twenty five dollars.
Fifty dollars.
Seventy five dollars.
Seventy five dollars, now we're getting somewhere.
Come on now, do I hear one hundred?
One hundred?
Ninety dollars.
One hundred dollars.
One hundred dollars, all for this trunk.
Who'll make it one twenty-five?
One hundred and twenty-five.
One hundred and twenty-five.
One hundred and twenty-five.
No longer for this very interesting trunk.
One hundred and fifty dollars.
Sold to that gentleman down there for one hundred and fifty dollars.
Where do you wish to have the trunk sent, sir?
Twenty north Grove Avenue.
Stay where you are.
This is a surprise.
You're not that kind of a girl.
Why attend auctions?
Be quiet.
Light that lamp.
I know what you're after.
You're just building up a big disappointment.
Be quiet, I said.
Anything else, Chief?
That'll be all for the present, Perky.
Valuable man, Perky.
I always plan on there's a butler in the house where I frame my jobs.
Won't you have a chair?
Sit down.
I happen to know we have nothing to fear from the owner for a time being.
If you're going to stay in this business, you better hook up with a different mob.
What are you talking about?
I don't belong to any mob.
Don't tell me you don't work for a Laval's gang.
After all, you're much too nice a girl to be mixed up with a small fried gang.
Besides, I took a lot of trouble casing this job.
So you better tell your friends you missed out and we'll have to go with that.
Reach up.
Crisken boys.
Hmm, second story, man.
Hey, what's your game?
Same as yours.
Hey, the shoes are gone.
Somebody must have beat Laval to it.
What do you do with those shoes?
Let's stop kidding each other.
If the owner pops in, we'll all lose out.
Let's get down to cases.
Where do you figure the pearls are?
Search me.
Well, wait a minute.
I spotted the wall safe when I came up.
Maybe he's got them there.
All right.
There's no funny business.
You can trust me.
Gentlemen, help yourself.
Listen, fellas, if we can make a deal, I'll open it for you.
Well, Spillett, what's the deal?
If the pearls are inside, what do you say, 50-50?
Now, boys, you have to be absolutely quiet.
That is, if you want me to open it.
Come on, boys.
Come on, boys.
Come on.
I've got them. Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Well, did you get the pearls?
Sure.
We always get what we go after. Do we have a miss?
What is this? A joke or some kind?
What?
This is only glass. 50 dollars a glass.
Glass?
Now I get that guy's game. He's got the real pearls and pawned this phony one off on us.
Well, can you beat that like a little crook?
Who do you mean?
What guy?
Come on.
Did you get the pearls?
No, I didn't, Marie. LaVelle's men got them.
I would have followed, but they got away from me.
Oh, what are we going to do?
I can't make any more excuses.
I told George I was having the pearls fixed at the jewelers.
Oh, I'm afraid he's beginning to suspect me.
What's the matter?
Oh, it's just one of those dreadful headaches.
I'm afraid it's more than a headache.
You're not worrying about anything, are you?
No, really, George. It's just a headache.
Well, good night, dear. I hope you feel better in the morning.
Good night.
Oh, Helen, he's the dearest husband in the world.
What a fool I was to have ever gone to Marie's LaVelle's apartment.
He set a trap and you walked into it.
Oh, he's just a cheap blackmailer.
Oh, I realize that now.
It passed me the cream, dear.
What's keeping Marie?
Well, she won't be down while that. She has a nervous headache. Thank you, dear.
No, there's nothing. She'll be conscious, I called it.
Mother.
By the way, I went through that safe last evening and the pearls were gone.
I tell you, that girl has something on her mind.
And it isn't a prayer book either.
What pearls?
Why, the pearls you gave her on your last anniversary.
You know, she broke the clasp and sent to the jewelers to be fixed.
Seems to me it takes that jewel a long time to fix just the clasp.
Mother.
Excuse me.
Why do you always keep nagging Marie?
Because she's so flighty.
She always was and always will be.
And I've always said so.
A gentleman to see you, Miss Helen.
Who is he?
He didn't give any name, but he says it's very important.
All right, show him this.
Look, how did you...
Find out where you live?
Well, a man in my business must know such things.
That is, if he wants to be successful.
But why did you come here?
Oh, just social.
I thought you and I might exchange tips on jobs, you know.
Now I can put you wise. There are a lot of swell layouts.
No doubt you can do the same for me.
But really, you mustn't stay here. Please.
But why not?
There's no time like the present to talk things over.
I don't understand. It's on account of my p...
Oh, don't be afraid. I won't give you away.
Oh, it isn't that that I'm afraid of, but my brother-in-law, he...
Yes? Your brother-in-law?
He's a police commissioner.
Oh, how interesting.
Oh, don't you see? He's in the next room.
He may come in here any moment and recognize you.
Oh, please, don't you realize...
You're right. He might have seen my face in the rogues, Gary.
But surely there must be somebody that you can protect me.
You know, people in our business must help each other.
Goodbye, mother.
Hello, Dick.
How do you do, commissioner?
I didn't know you knew Helen.
Yes, we met last night at a party.
Where? You must come up and have dinner with us some evening.
We'll be very glad to see you.
Thanks, commissioner.
And you, young lady, you want to watch this man.
He's one of the best detectives of my force.
Well, I must be running along.
See you later. Goodbye, Dick. Goodbye, Helen.
Goodbye, George.
Now, Miss Lloyd, just what connection have you in this Laval case?
I know his line.
Good-looking, good dancer.
Bows from the hips.
Cocktail party at his apartment.
Takes pearls in fun, but keeps them in earnest.
Threads blackmail if you demand them back. Is that right?
Yes, but it wasn't I.
Then who?
Oh, no, no, I can't tell you anymore.
Oh, you can trust me. I want to help you.
Excuse me a moment.
I'll call Mrs. Hartley, my sister.
Won't you sit down?
Thank you.
You're just another one of his victims.
Married women. Same old story.
My husband suspects me, though he said nothing.
And my mother-in-law almost openly accuses me.
And nags and nags until I feel I'm going insane.
And tomorrow afternoon is our anniversary party.
If I haven't those pearls, how can I face my husband?
Well, don't worry.
I promise you'll have your proof for your party.
And the loss will never appear on the police records.
And I also hope I'll have LaValle,
where he never will bother you or any other woman again.
Come in.
Hello, Dick. Anything new on LaValle?
Yes, Chief. I'm almost on top of him.
He and Matt Dunning's mob are working together.
Last night, I slept with the police.
And I told them I was going to kill them.
I told them I was going to kill them.
I told them I was going to kill them.
I told them I was going to kill them.
Last night, I slept with the police.
And now they're trailing me to get the real article.
But I'll arrange matters so that I'm very easy to find.
How are you going to contact them again?
I've got an accidental meeting.
And I'd like to have the real pearls in my pocket when I do.
Of course, I have a hunch they're going to lead me to LaValle's hiding place.
Quite a valuable trinket to carry around in your pocket.
You've got to have cheese to catch a rat.
This cheese is worth big money?
It's a big rat I'm after.
Have it your own way.
Bring me the LaValle pearls.
Yes, sir.
Hello, little Leonard.
Hello, Dick.
Well, have you spotted LaValle's?
Yes, commissioner. And the pearls?
Never mind. Never mind the details.
All I want you to do is to get him.
Yes, sir.
We want to talk to you.
Come on and get in the car.
All right.
Oh, hello, bright boy.
Hello.
Hey, looks like somebody slipped you the phonies.
And someone is going to slip you something if you don't come across with the real article.
Now, where is it?
You expect me to carry valuable pearls around?
No, but we're just stashing.
Say, that might be loaded.
And what good would it do you if you would bump me off?
I'll let him alone.
He wants to make a deal with us, sir, like he said last night.
Sure, but no tricks.
I got the stuff and I'll go 50-50.
But you, fellas, haven't got anyone big enough to handle it.
Oh, yeah? Well, how about LaValle?
LaValle? Say, that's different. He's okay for me.
You bring the pearls here and we'll get together with LaValle.
I'll send a couple of boys along with you to see that nothing happens to you and the pearls.
Yeah, me, for instance.
And we'll give you a ride in our nice new private car.
Very kind. Thank you.
What do you think of that guy?
I don't know.
But there's nothing like just playing him safe.
You're right.
How do you handle a guy like that, like you hold onto an eel?
Helen, have you had the money?
No, I haven't. But don't worry, dear. I have the utmost confidence in him.
Marie, are you going to wear your new dress to the party tomorrow afternoon?
What?
Don't go so beautifully with your pearls. That is, if you can get them from the jewelers in time.
Oh, I'm certain I can get them in time.
Thank you.
Hey, what are you doing here? I thought you gave us the slip.
Slip nothing. You fellas don't take any chances. And neither do I.
Well, then how about the pearls?
You produce LaValle and I'll talk turkey.
Have you got a match, have you?
Yeah.
Hey, your line is safe cracking, ain't it?
Oh, sure. Anything at all.
Well, we can use a guy like you.
Yeah? Not interested.
Hey, but listen, LaValle is going to be there.
LaValle?
Yeah. We're cracking a joint tonight.
He's the only guy that speaks my language.
Leave me to him.
Just bring along with us. He'll be mighty glad to see you.
That's mutual.
Otto, you watch the alley from this end. If anything happens, tip us off.
Tommy, you take down there.
Come on, do your stuff.
Hey, what are you trying to pull here? Where's LaValle?
He'll be over. There's the safe. Get busy.
Now, you see, in order to open that safe, you have to take care of this and...
We don't need any illustrations or any lectures. Just quit your stall and get to work.
Come on, now you can do your stuff.
You know, it'll take a little while.
Shh. I hear something.
Where's that from?
That's the Baker Warehouse, 317 Massey Street. Send the squad over. Yes, sir.
Can you fellas hear anything? No.
Come on, work fast. We can't stay here all night.
Will you be quiet? Now I'm off the count. I have to begin all over again.
You can take us along the open field safe. Come on, what are you stalling on?
If you fellas keep your trap shut, I can do the things. So be quiet one minute.
Or you got to get out of here without anything at all.
Well, hurry up.
Hey, I wonder if I shouldn't wait until the bell comes.
Never mind the wisecracks. Just keep turning that thing for them.
Yeah, but you tell me he's going to be here, but he isn't, is he?
Well, never mind, never mind. He'll be here all right. Come on and get busy.
All right, have it your way.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right.
I'll get the cops after me, and you guys make a dash for the car.
All right.
All right.
All right.
Let's split up.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right.
Gladstone 6073.
I say, are you there? Oh, yes, Miss Lloyd. Mr. Manning is top-hold.
I say, absolutely top-hold.
Have you heard from him? Has anything happened?
Oh, yes, I heard from him. He's top-hold. Nothing to worry about.
Thank you, Miss. And no. And fit fit and toodaloo.
Who is it?
Molly.
Molly who?
What are they spraying you? I thought you had another three years on your stretch.
I sprung myself. You fell off. You better keep me in the cover.
Then I'll see you look clear.
Ah, why don't you go hiding a sticks?
Because I'm looking for that flat footer, Dick Manning, that guy sent me up.
If you'll meet him.
Now, have to get him, eh?
Yes. He's got me the biggest hole in my life.
If he's not for him, I'll be set putty.
Say, where's the bunch?
We'll be here any minute. We got to deal with him with a fella.
You better wait in the next room until we get through, Molly.
Sit down. Make yourself at home.
Oh, Suzanne.
Did anything come from me like a package or a small parcel?
No, madam.
There's the fellow we're telling you about.
The guy that beat us to the furrows.
You must be a very smart fellow.
If I was really smart, I'd be in your class.
You handle a million a year in hot stuff, don't you?
Well, I don't touch anything but the best.
Say, Mad, pull on the shade, you know. Somebody might be watching.
Now, let's grab the pearls.
You know, this is a cash transaction, and I want the dough on the line.
Otherwise, I don't play.
As did Madden.
He's got two couples in here.
Yeah, lay off the rust off.
Where do we get through with our deal? Then you can get them.
Wait here.
Now, now, come here, man.
Say, that guy's a dick.
Yeah? Are you sure?
Positively.
Well, I want the pearls first.
We'll handle him afterwards.
Okay? I'll handle it your way.
Let's grab the pearls.
All right.
Calling car 84.
Calling car 84.
Go to 116 Gordon Street, 2nd floor.
Escaped safe robbers. That is all.
Hey, boy, that's very simple.
Hey, boy, that's very simple.
In there.
You go this way. I'll go that way.
Okay.
Okay.
Take him off. Take him off.
Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins.
Well, how do you do? So glad to see you.
Well, glad to see you again. See you again.
Where's Marie, mother?
Still in her room?
No, do you think I was right about those pearls?
Oh, Dudley.
Please ask Mrs. Hartley to come down here.
I would, sir.
You see, I do.
Marie, the guests are arriving.
Oh, and I should be down there greeting.
Mr. Hartley wishes you to come down.
The guests have arrived.
Very well.
I suppose I'll have to go down.
Marie! Marie!
Look, I knew he wouldn't disappoint us.
What's the matter?
Oh, darling.
Yes, Mrs. Hartley, how do you do?
I'm so glad you're able to come.
We've had a marvelous time this afternoon.
How do you do, Mrs. Hartley?
I'm sorry to be late, dear. Do forgive me.
Are you a partner?
I'm sorry.
I see you have the pearls back.
Yes, they were just returned.
Just a moment, mother.
I bought a one-way ticket for you to Cairo.
And here's a little pamphlet telling you all about the voyage.
Thanks. It will be a wonderful trip.
Alone.
Dick Manning did a very good job in getting those back for you, my dear.
Then you know?
Don't forget that I'm commissioner of police.
But as far as we're concerned, the case is closed and forgotten.
Oh, thank you, George.
Marie was certainly happy you brought her pearls on time.
In our department, it's never too late.
Now, I'd like to...
I mean, I...
It's never too late.
