1 00:00:04,308 --> 00:00:07,485 I wouldn't want anything to unnerve her or upset her. 2 00:00:07,529 --> 00:00:09,574 I'm lucky I didn't show up in my pajamas. 3 00:00:09,618 --> 00:00:13,143 How could he have died? The door was bolted from the inside. 4 00:00:13,187 --> 00:00:15,450 She dragged me to every musical you ever made. 5 00:00:15,493 --> 00:00:17,234 I'm sorry you had to be dragged. 6 00:00:17,278 --> 00:00:20,411 You'll see that it's not humanly possible for anyone to climb out. 7 00:00:20,455 --> 00:00:22,022 I'm trying to reconstruct 8 00:00:22,065 --> 00:00:25,590 what Dr. Willis must have been doing just before he died. 9 00:00:25,634 --> 00:00:27,331 [DOG BARKING] 10 00:00:27,375 --> 00:00:28,419 Go away! 11 00:00:29,725 --> 00:00:30,726 Who would want to kill him? 12 00:00:33,207 --> 00:00:34,686 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 13 00:00:34,730 --> 00:00:36,514 I'm your premier host, Army Archerd. 14 00:00:36,558 --> 00:00:38,777 We're outside the Regal Theater where Song and Dance, 15 00:00:38,821 --> 00:00:41,432 that giant musical extravaganza 16 00:00:41,476 --> 00:00:45,132 made up of over two dozen film clips from past musical greats 17 00:00:45,175 --> 00:00:47,090 had its premiere performance here tonight 18 00:00:47,134 --> 00:00:49,658 and it received a rousing ovation. 19 00:00:49,701 --> 00:00:52,617 Now we're gonna try and talk to some of the stars who made it all possible. 20 00:00:52,661 --> 00:00:54,271 Like Diamond and Wheeler. 21 00:00:54,315 --> 00:00:55,533 Good evening. How are you? Hello, Army. 22 00:00:55,577 --> 00:00:57,100 Miss Wheeler, how are you, dear? 23 00:00:57,144 --> 00:00:58,754 And, Ned Diamond, how are you? 24 00:00:58,797 --> 00:01:00,364 It's good to see you all tonight. 25 00:01:00,408 --> 00:01:02,323 And I'm telling you, this is quite a night. 26 00:01:02,366 --> 00:01:04,238 Now how does it feel seeing yourself up there tonight 27 00:01:04,281 --> 00:01:06,370 on that giant screen with those old film clips? 28 00:01:06,414 --> 00:01:08,285 GRACE: Oh. NED: A little bit envious of my youth. 29 00:01:08,329 --> 00:01:09,982 ARMY: The audience loved you 30 00:01:10,026 --> 00:01:11,593 and they loved the film. Don't you think so, Grace? 31 00:01:11,636 --> 00:01:13,290 GRACE: Oh, I do hope so. 32 00:01:13,334 --> 00:01:15,553 The musical is practically a lost art form, 33 00:01:15,597 --> 00:01:19,383 and this wonderful film gives us the best of the best musicals. 34 00:01:19,427 --> 00:01:22,125 ARMY: Well, you look like you could do those old dance routines right now. 35 00:01:22,169 --> 00:01:24,127 I could. 36 00:01:24,171 --> 00:01:26,129 [STUTTERING] In fact I plan to, 37 00:01:26,782 --> 00:01:28,871 this fall on Broadway. 38 00:01:28,914 --> 00:01:30,699 A revival of One Touch of Venus. 39 00:01:30,742 --> 00:01:33,397 This is exciting news. Diamond and Wheeler again? 40 00:01:33,441 --> 00:01:34,920 Well, not me, old friend. 41 00:01:34,964 --> 00:01:36,444 My mind's willing but my legs aren't. 42 00:01:36,487 --> 00:01:38,576 But Ned will direct and choreograph, 43 00:01:38,620 --> 00:01:41,318 the beginning of a new and brilliant career for him. 44 00:01:41,362 --> 00:01:42,885 Well, good luck to the both of you 45 00:01:42,928 --> 00:01:44,365 and good luck to Song and Dance, 46 00:01:44,408 --> 00:01:46,845 a new film for a great new audience of filmgoers. 47 00:01:46,889 --> 00:01:49,544 [PEOPLE APPLAUDING] Good to see you both here. Thank you very much. 48 00:01:49,587 --> 00:01:51,546 Grace Wheeler and Ned Diamond. Thank you very much. 49 00:01:51,589 --> 00:01:53,243 Now it's time to bring some other stars... 50 00:02:04,994 --> 00:02:07,170 You must forget everything, 51 00:02:07,214 --> 00:02:08,780 your dance studio, everything 52 00:02:08,824 --> 00:02:10,608 and just concentrate on the show. 53 00:02:10,652 --> 00:02:12,480 There is so much to do 54 00:02:12,523 --> 00:02:15,222 and we really should capitalize on all this wonderful publicity 55 00:02:15,265 --> 00:02:16,701 before it dies out. 56 00:02:16,745 --> 00:02:18,921 But, darling, what are we gonna do about a producer? 57 00:02:18,964 --> 00:02:21,750 My darling Ned, you are the producer as well. 58 00:02:21,793 --> 00:02:23,708 I'm a producer. You're a producer. 59 00:02:23,752 --> 00:02:26,363 Now, the script needs a rewrite, I realize that. 60 00:02:26,407 --> 00:02:28,800 We have to find me a new dancing partner. 61 00:02:28,844 --> 00:02:30,933 Oh, I wish it could be you... 62 00:02:30,976 --> 00:02:32,543 We need a theater in New York... 63 00:02:32,587 --> 00:02:33,762 Oh, I know who to call for that. 64 00:02:33,805 --> 00:02:35,416 What's his name?Hold. 65 00:02:35,459 --> 00:02:37,461 It'll come to me, it'll come to me. Hold it, hold it. 66 00:02:37,505 --> 00:02:39,811 Now slow down a minute. We've got to be practical about this. 67 00:02:39,855 --> 00:02:43,293 Practical? That word isn't even in my vocabulary tonight. 68 00:02:43,337 --> 00:02:46,949 Let's be enthusiastic and it will all work out. 69 00:02:46,992 --> 00:02:50,213 You saw how they responded tonight. You know I can still do it! 70 00:02:51,345 --> 00:02:53,042 Look, darling. 71 00:02:53,085 --> 00:02:55,697 In these days, it takes a lot of money to produce a musical, 72 00:02:55,740 --> 00:02:57,960 a half a million, at least. 73 00:02:58,003 --> 00:03:00,571 If I want to spend a half a million dollars, 74 00:03:00,615 --> 00:03:01,877 that's for me to decide. 75 00:03:02,791 --> 00:03:04,488 You just do your part, 76 00:03:04,532 --> 00:03:06,664 and don't worry, it won't be a flop. 77 00:03:06,708 --> 00:03:09,885 I have enough confidence in our talents for the two of us. 78 00:03:09,928 --> 00:03:12,496 I can see it, Ned, I can see it. 79 00:03:12,540 --> 00:03:14,846 You're going to be a celebrated director 80 00:03:14,890 --> 00:03:17,501 and I am going to be a star again! 81 00:03:17,545 --> 00:03:19,024 Oh, Ned, I'm so happy! 82 00:03:21,026 --> 00:03:24,421 Oh, Raymond, we'll drop Mr. Diamond first at his home. 83 00:03:24,465 --> 00:03:25,379 Yes, madam. 84 00:03:59,369 --> 00:04:00,979 [SOFT PIANO MUSIC PLAYING] 85 00:04:05,767 --> 00:04:06,898 [SIGHING] 86 00:04:23,872 --> 00:04:25,439 Good evening, Alma. 87 00:04:25,482 --> 00:04:28,659 Oh, evening, mum. You looked so beautiful on the TV. 88 00:04:28,703 --> 00:04:29,791 Oh, thank you. 89 00:04:29,834 --> 00:04:31,009 You looked so photogenic. 90 00:04:31,053 --> 00:04:33,316 Oh, it was a beautiful evening. 91 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:34,622 Is Dr. Willis upstairs? 92 00:04:34,665 --> 00:04:36,319 Yes, mum. 93 00:04:36,363 --> 00:04:38,103 Would you be a dear and pour me a brandy? 94 00:04:38,147 --> 00:04:39,322 Yes, I will. 95 00:04:39,366 --> 00:04:40,367 Thank you. Excuse me. 96 00:04:40,410 --> 00:04:41,629 Mmm-hmm. 97 00:04:58,776 --> 00:05:00,735 Thank you, Alma. 98 00:06:03,537 --> 00:06:06,017 Alma. I'm here. 99 00:06:06,061 --> 00:06:08,063 Ah, I see you've got the tray ready. 100 00:06:08,106 --> 00:06:09,151 Yes, I do, darling. 101 00:06:09,194 --> 00:06:11,414 It was a wonderful premiere. 102 00:06:11,458 --> 00:06:12,589 Oh, I saw it on the TV. 103 00:06:12,633 --> 00:06:13,677 Yes? 104 00:06:13,721 --> 00:06:15,070 Yes, certainly did. 105 00:06:15,113 --> 00:06:16,158 Thank you, love.Uh-huh. 106 00:06:20,815 --> 00:06:21,990 [KNOCK ON DOOR] 107 00:06:22,033 --> 00:06:23,383 Come in, Raymond. 108 00:06:26,168 --> 00:06:27,778 Evening, Raymond. Good evening, sir. 109 00:06:28,910 --> 00:06:30,085 Here we are. 110 00:06:32,827 --> 00:06:34,437 Lovely evening, sir. 111 00:06:34,481 --> 00:06:36,178 Not bad. 112 00:06:36,221 --> 00:06:38,702 GRACE: [SINGING] Speak low, my darling 113 00:06:38,746 --> 00:06:40,443 Speak low... 114 00:06:40,487 --> 00:06:42,924 My darling, my darling my darling, hello. 115 00:06:42,967 --> 00:06:44,447 Oh, my darling. 116 00:06:44,491 --> 00:06:46,057 Will that be everything, sir? 117 00:06:46,101 --> 00:06:47,885 Yes, Raymond, thank you. 118 00:06:47,929 --> 00:06:50,540 Oh, Raymond, I'll be viewing a film tonight. 119 00:06:50,584 --> 00:06:52,673 11:00 as usual? Yes. 120 00:06:52,716 --> 00:06:54,457 And I'm in the mood for Rosie. 121 00:06:54,501 --> 00:06:56,894 [SINGING] How I love that girl 122 00:06:56,938 --> 00:06:58,635 RAYMOND: Walking My Baby. 123 00:06:58,679 --> 00:07:00,115 Yes, yes, yes. 124 00:07:00,158 --> 00:07:02,073 Oh, Henry, you should have been there. 125 00:07:02,117 --> 00:07:05,076 It was the most fantastic, incredible, exciting night. 126 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:07,470 I mean, it was like yesterday never went away! 127 00:07:07,514 --> 00:07:10,908 They absolutely loved me! They just went wild! 128 00:07:10,952 --> 00:07:12,867 I saw you on television. 129 00:07:12,910 --> 00:07:14,782 Oh, you did? How nice. 130 00:07:14,825 --> 00:07:17,654 And then you heard my exciting news? I just blurted it out. 131 00:07:17,698 --> 00:07:19,090 Yes, I heard. 132 00:07:19,134 --> 00:07:21,484 And you know I don't approve, Grace. 133 00:07:21,528 --> 00:07:23,660 Oh, why? Why? 134 00:07:23,704 --> 00:07:25,923 What about our trip around the world? 135 00:07:25,967 --> 00:07:27,969 Oh, we'll do it another year. 136 00:07:28,012 --> 00:07:30,188 Why do you continue 137 00:07:30,232 --> 00:07:33,017 with this preposterous idea 138 00:07:33,061 --> 00:07:35,019 to resume your career? 139 00:07:35,063 --> 00:07:37,282 It's not a preposterous idea. 140 00:07:37,326 --> 00:07:39,850 Where will your financing come from? 141 00:07:40,982 --> 00:07:43,201 Oh, from you, my darling. 142 00:07:43,245 --> 00:07:44,681 From you. 143 00:07:46,727 --> 00:07:50,948 I'm not investing $500,000 in a Broadway musical, Grace. 144 00:07:50,992 --> 00:07:53,037 Your investment will be safe. 145 00:07:53,081 --> 00:07:56,214 It will double, maybe even triple once the play opens. 146 00:07:56,258 --> 00:07:59,870 And besides, the money is a mere drop in the bucket to you, Henry. 147 00:07:59,914 --> 00:08:04,048 Half a million dollars is not a drop in the bucket to anyone, 148 00:08:04,092 --> 00:08:06,964 with the possible exception of a Shah of Iran 149 00:08:07,008 --> 00:08:08,183 and Howard Hughes. 150 00:08:10,011 --> 00:08:13,101 I realize that no one's knocking down the door with offers yet, 151 00:08:13,144 --> 00:08:16,191 but I was a big star. 152 00:08:17,845 --> 00:08:20,543 And what you don't realize is that the qualities 153 00:08:20,587 --> 00:08:22,066 that make a star never diminish. 154 00:08:22,110 --> 00:08:24,634 So, by financing my own production, 155 00:08:24,678 --> 00:08:26,767 I will be before the public again, 156 00:08:26,810 --> 00:08:30,248 and they will learn to love me all over again, Henry. 157 00:08:31,206 --> 00:08:33,817 Grace, you must stop 158 00:08:33,861 --> 00:08:37,865 living in that fantasy world of yours. 159 00:08:37,908 --> 00:08:39,823 Other women, less talented women, 160 00:08:39,867 --> 00:08:42,913 have brilliant careers at my age. 161 00:08:42,957 --> 00:08:46,003 I cannot finance you, Grace. 162 00:08:49,877 --> 00:08:52,314 You are a stubborn, 163 00:08:53,358 --> 00:08:54,534 stuffy, 164 00:08:56,057 --> 00:08:57,711 sick old man. 165 00:08:58,886 --> 00:09:01,671 I am not a producer. 166 00:09:01,715 --> 00:09:04,195 I'm not even a doctor anymore, 167 00:09:04,239 --> 00:09:06,284 just a retired old man. 168 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:12,160 Listen to reason, Rosie, 169 00:09:12,203 --> 00:09:15,119 I know you didn't marry me out of love, 170 00:09:15,163 --> 00:09:18,862 but our life hasn't been that bad, has it? 171 00:09:32,702 --> 00:09:35,575 Your film will be starting in a few minutes. 172 00:10:27,801 --> 00:10:29,890 The film is ready, madam. 173 00:10:29,933 --> 00:10:31,805 Well, let it roll, Raymond. 174 00:10:48,256 --> 00:10:50,432 [WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME PLAYING] 175 00:11:44,399 --> 00:11:46,357 [GLOW-WORM PLAYING] 176 00:12:15,082 --> 00:12:16,474 [CRICKETS CHIRPING] 177 00:12:53,555 --> 00:12:55,209 CARSON: [ON TV] I'd like to announce before I start, 178 00:12:55,252 --> 00:12:57,820 the producers of The Towering Inferno, 179 00:12:57,864 --> 00:13:00,083 Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake... 180 00:13:00,127 --> 00:13:01,955 Excellent salmon, Alma. ...are all contributing 181 00:13:01,998 --> 00:13:03,304 to the rest of my monologue tonight. 182 00:13:03,347 --> 00:13:05,132 Perfect accompaniment to the chardonnay. 183 00:13:05,175 --> 00:13:06,350 Thank you. 184 00:13:08,875 --> 00:13:11,834 Oh, you know it's time for a reel change. Do you want me to do it? 185 00:13:11,878 --> 00:13:13,575 Oh, no. Won't take a minute. 186 00:13:15,272 --> 00:13:16,447 Smashing show. 187 00:13:16,491 --> 00:13:18,145 That's why I want to watch it. 188 00:13:18,188 --> 00:13:19,973 [AUDIENCE LAUGHING ON TV] 189 00:13:21,191 --> 00:13:24,281 [SOUTH RAMPART STREET PARADE PLAYING] 190 00:14:03,103 --> 00:14:04,191 [SINGING] 191 00:14:12,199 --> 00:14:13,853 Can I get anything for you, madam? 192 00:14:16,377 --> 00:14:18,161 No, thank you, Raymond. 193 00:17:02,369 --> 00:17:03,196 [GUN FIRING] 194 00:17:10,551 --> 00:17:12,596 DELLA: [ON TV] How you feeling? JOHNNY: I'm fine. 195 00:17:12,640 --> 00:17:14,685 I've not seen you for a long time. Yes, a long time. 196 00:17:14,729 --> 00:17:16,252 And I've been here several times 197 00:17:16,296 --> 00:17:18,167 and I still think the monologues are great. 198 00:17:18,211 --> 00:17:19,690 Thank you. 199 00:17:19,734 --> 00:17:21,344 But they're not an aphrodisiac. 200 00:17:21,388 --> 00:17:22,824 Sometimes you're pretty good, Johnny. 201 00:17:22,867 --> 00:17:24,304 [AUDIENCE LAUGHING] 202 00:17:24,347 --> 00:17:26,610 You, too? 203 00:17:26,654 --> 00:17:29,396 Yeah, you'd be surprised how sexy you look through my feet like that. 204 00:18:15,616 --> 00:18:17,139 [FILM FLAPPING] 205 00:18:55,743 --> 00:18:57,962 I probably shouldn't mention this 206 00:18:58,006 --> 00:19:01,270 because it'll give away secrets that were long kept in television, 207 00:19:01,314 --> 00:19:05,492 we have a device, you know, in television, where you can also look out. 208 00:19:05,535 --> 00:19:07,798 Well, you sure had fun looking in my room, haven't you? 209 00:19:07,842 --> 00:19:09,670 Oh, yes. Yes, you have. 210 00:19:09,713 --> 00:19:10,714 You're an active squirrel... 211 00:19:12,238 --> 00:19:14,153 [CAMPTOWN RACES PLAYING] 212 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:26,165 DELLA: And I'm one of the few of us who have no rhythm. 213 00:19:27,862 --> 00:19:29,690 You never took singing lessons, per se, did you? 214 00:19:29,733 --> 00:19:32,258 [CAMPTOWN RACES PLAYING] 215 00:19:52,365 --> 00:19:53,670 [SINGING] 216 00:20:58,518 --> 00:21:00,259 ...we'll be here Monday with Steve Allen, 217 00:21:00,302 --> 00:21:02,391 Elke Sommer, Howie Lipton, price fighter Wena Sturgeon, 218 00:21:02,435 --> 00:21:04,567 and a juggling professor, Jim Reinhart. 219 00:21:04,611 --> 00:21:06,352 Thank you all. Have a nice weekend. 220 00:21:06,395 --> 00:21:09,093 Well. Excellent show. 221 00:21:09,137 --> 00:21:12,401 I'll just close up and look in on Dr. Willis. 222 00:21:17,711 --> 00:21:19,974 [WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME PLAYING] 223 00:21:42,039 --> 00:21:43,824 [AUDIENCE APPLAUDING] 224 00:22:20,426 --> 00:22:21,775 Will there be anything else, madam? 225 00:22:21,818 --> 00:22:23,516 Oh, no, thank you, Raymond. 226 00:22:23,559 --> 00:22:25,431 It's been a long evening. 227 00:22:25,474 --> 00:22:27,041 Please look in on Dr. Willis before you retire. 228 00:22:27,955 --> 00:22:29,609 Of course, madam. 229 00:22:29,652 --> 00:22:30,914 Good night. 230 00:22:30,958 --> 00:22:32,351 Sleep well, madam.Thank you. 231 00:22:57,985 --> 00:22:59,378 [KNOCKING ON DOOR] 232 00:23:00,161 --> 00:23:01,554 RAYMOND: Dr. Willis! 233 00:23:03,773 --> 00:23:04,905 [KNOCKING ON DOOR] 234 00:23:05,558 --> 00:23:07,081 Dr. Willis! 235 00:23:08,604 --> 00:23:09,605 Doctor! 236 00:23:14,088 --> 00:23:15,437 Dr. Willis! 237 00:23:15,481 --> 00:23:16,699 GRACE: What's wrong? 238 00:23:16,743 --> 00:23:17,700 You all right, sir? 239 00:23:17,744 --> 00:23:19,833 Henry! 240 00:23:19,876 --> 00:23:20,747 Let me try the door! 241 00:23:22,575 --> 00:23:23,576 You push, too. 242 00:23:29,320 --> 00:23:31,410 [WOMAN CHATTERING ON POLICE RADIO] 243 00:23:36,589 --> 00:23:38,591 MAN: [ON RADIO] 6 Mary 102... 244 00:23:39,548 --> 00:23:41,245 [DOORBELL RINGING] 245 00:23:43,465 --> 00:23:44,597 Yes, sir? 246 00:23:46,163 --> 00:23:47,687 Columbo, Homicide. 247 00:23:49,558 --> 00:23:51,517 Gee, I forgot my jacket. 248 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:54,563 That means I forgot my badge. 249 00:23:54,607 --> 00:23:57,218 I was dead asleep. I got here as fast as I could. 250 00:23:57,261 --> 00:23:58,959 They're upstairs, Lieutenant. 251 00:24:09,186 --> 00:24:10,187 Good evening, ma'am. 252 00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:12,668 Evening, sir. 253 00:24:20,676 --> 00:24:22,678 Oh, this is quite a place. 254 00:24:23,418 --> 00:24:25,376 Yes, sir. 255 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:29,293 You wouldn't by any chance have a cup of coffee in the kitchen, would you? 256 00:24:29,337 --> 00:24:31,295 Yes, I do. I'll get it for you, sir. 257 00:24:31,339 --> 00:24:33,123 Thank you very much. 258 00:24:34,821 --> 00:24:36,997 Just black would be fine. 259 00:24:43,743 --> 00:24:45,658 I forgot my watch, too. 260 00:24:47,355 --> 00:24:48,530 Do you have the time? 261 00:24:48,574 --> 00:24:49,705 OFFICER: 1:30. 262 00:24:53,274 --> 00:24:55,189 I'm lucky I didn't show up in my pajamas. 263 00:25:07,462 --> 00:25:08,681 [SNORING] 264 00:25:09,551 --> 00:25:10,683 [FOOTSTEPS] 265 00:25:12,467 --> 00:25:13,686 Here you are, sir. 266 00:25:17,385 --> 00:25:20,083 Oh, thank you very much. That's very kind. 267 00:25:35,403 --> 00:25:38,711 Oh, sir. Could you please be careful with the coffee? 268 00:25:42,715 --> 00:25:43,803 Sure. 269 00:25:51,462 --> 00:25:53,377 ANDERSON: The deceased is Henry Willis. 270 00:25:53,421 --> 00:25:54,857 Willis. 271 00:25:54,901 --> 00:25:57,730 70 years old, a medical doctor, retired. 272 00:25:58,600 --> 00:25:59,819 Lieutenant Columbo? 273 00:25:59,862 --> 00:26:01,124 Yes. 274 00:26:01,168 --> 00:26:03,387 I'm Anderson of the Coroner's office. 275 00:26:03,431 --> 00:26:04,475 Anderson. 276 00:26:05,694 --> 00:26:09,132 ANDERSON: It appears to be suicide. 277 00:26:09,176 --> 00:26:12,396 He used a .32 caliber revolver with one shot fired. 278 00:26:12,440 --> 00:26:14,442 COLUMBO: .32 caliber, one shot. 279 00:26:16,444 --> 00:26:19,273 And it seems as though he was looking through this medical report 280 00:26:19,316 --> 00:26:20,709 just prior to his death. 281 00:26:25,671 --> 00:26:27,716 Was that door broken? 282 00:26:27,760 --> 00:26:29,239 The butler discovered it bolted. 283 00:26:29,283 --> 00:26:30,763 He forced it, then he called the police. 284 00:26:33,940 --> 00:26:35,245 Did you look at this? 285 00:26:35,942 --> 00:26:37,291 I just glanced at it. 286 00:26:37,334 --> 00:26:40,250 It's from a Dr. Lansberg to Dr. Willis. 287 00:26:40,294 --> 00:26:43,123 It's recommending prostate surgery. 288 00:26:43,166 --> 00:26:46,169 It seems the old boy had been putting it off for a while. 289 00:26:46,213 --> 00:26:48,171 One doctor talking to another. 290 00:26:48,215 --> 00:26:50,130 You have to be a scholar to read that. 291 00:26:50,173 --> 00:26:51,261 Put that over there. 292 00:26:53,916 --> 00:26:56,789 Is that the butler over there? 293 00:26:56,832 --> 00:26:58,399 I would think so, Lieutenant. 294 00:26:58,442 --> 00:27:00,140 He's certainly not one of ours. 295 00:27:00,793 --> 00:27:01,881 [YAWNING] 296 00:27:05,188 --> 00:27:06,886 COP 1: Now where were we? COP 2: Medical report. 297 00:27:08,801 --> 00:27:10,454 Excuse me, sir. 298 00:27:10,498 --> 00:27:12,674 Lieutenant Columbo, Los Angeles Police Department. 299 00:27:12,718 --> 00:27:14,371 At your service, Lieutenant. 300 00:27:15,721 --> 00:27:18,332 I'm Raymond, the Willis' butler. 301 00:27:19,507 --> 00:27:20,639 Thank you, sir. 302 00:27:22,510 --> 00:27:24,773 It was a terrible thing, Raymond. 303 00:27:24,817 --> 00:27:28,168 And I hope you don't mind going over it again. 304 00:27:28,211 --> 00:27:29,648 Not at all. 305 00:27:29,691 --> 00:27:31,650 My wife and I had some... Just a minute, please. 306 00:27:31,693 --> 00:27:33,173 I'm getting out my notebook. 307 00:27:37,830 --> 00:27:39,527 [CAMERA CLICKING] 308 00:27:41,790 --> 00:27:43,662 I don't function too well at night. 309 00:27:45,533 --> 00:27:46,665 Will this assist you? 310 00:27:46,708 --> 00:27:47,840 Thank you, sir. 311 00:27:50,538 --> 00:27:52,409 All set now, go ahead. 312 00:27:54,760 --> 00:27:58,285 My wife and I, as we usually do, 313 00:27:58,328 --> 00:28:00,504 were watching The Johnny Carson Show. 314 00:28:00,548 --> 00:28:04,291 When it finished at 1:00, I came up here to tidy up. 315 00:28:04,334 --> 00:28:05,945 How do you... How does this work? 316 00:28:06,554 --> 00:28:08,208 Simplicity itself. 317 00:28:10,036 --> 00:28:12,516 Thank you. 318 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:15,345 Carson on... Is that something that you usually do? 319 00:28:15,389 --> 00:28:16,912 It is. 320 00:28:16,956 --> 00:28:20,481 When was the last time that you saw him alive? 321 00:28:20,524 --> 00:28:24,572 About 11:00, when I brought up his milk and sleeping pill. 322 00:28:26,879 --> 00:28:29,838 Was he down in the dumps, depressed? 323 00:28:29,882 --> 00:28:31,274 Pardon me, I... 324 00:28:31,318 --> 00:28:33,537 Was he down in the dumps, depressed? 325 00:28:33,581 --> 00:28:37,324 Oh, I... No, he was reading his book when I came up here. 326 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:42,633 I didn't see any signs of despondency or depression. 327 00:28:42,677 --> 00:28:43,460 All right, sir. 328 00:28:45,898 --> 00:28:48,378 Did you hear the shot? 329 00:28:48,422 --> 00:28:51,251 No. Our quarters are at the other end of the house. 330 00:28:53,514 --> 00:28:56,256 Did anyone hear the shot? 331 00:28:56,299 --> 00:28:58,954 No, there was no one else in the house except Mrs. Willis 332 00:28:58,998 --> 00:29:00,956 and she was in the projection room watching a movie. 333 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:02,828 She couldn't have heard it either. 334 00:29:03,916 --> 00:29:05,439 Thank you very much, sir. 335 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:09,617 ANDERSON: Haley, lend me a hand here, will you? 336 00:29:09,660 --> 00:29:10,749 HALEY: All right. 337 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:16,667 COLUMBO: What's up? 338 00:29:16,711 --> 00:29:18,278 Removing the revolver from his hand. 339 00:29:18,321 --> 00:29:19,366 Oh. 340 00:29:20,671 --> 00:29:21,934 Sorry I asked. 341 00:29:22,804 --> 00:29:23,849 Be careful of prints. 342 00:29:23,892 --> 00:29:24,937 Right, Lieutenant. 343 00:29:31,465 --> 00:29:33,032 I'm no psychologist 344 00:29:33,075 --> 00:29:37,906 but why does a man about to kill himself take sleeping pills? 345 00:29:39,429 --> 00:29:41,388 Well, Lieutenant, if it wasn't suicide, 346 00:29:41,431 --> 00:29:43,303 how did he experience cadaveric spasm? 347 00:29:44,086 --> 00:29:46,915 Cadaveric spasm? 348 00:29:46,959 --> 00:29:48,830 The moment Dr. Willis shot himself, 349 00:29:48,874 --> 00:29:50,832 spasm occurred in his fingers. 350 00:29:50,876 --> 00:29:52,834 Now that could only take place 351 00:29:52,878 --> 00:29:55,315 if the deceased's fingers were on the trigger 352 00:29:55,358 --> 00:29:57,491 at the moment the bullet made impact with his brain. 353 00:29:58,753 --> 00:30:00,668 Cadaveric spasm. 354 00:30:01,712 --> 00:30:03,018 That's very good, Anderson. 355 00:30:25,911 --> 00:30:29,044 That door is open. This is the balcony. 356 00:30:30,002 --> 00:30:31,003 Very good. 357 00:30:50,109 --> 00:30:51,980 Well, this is quite a big place. 358 00:30:52,024 --> 00:30:55,157 I'm certainly not surprised no one heard the shot. 359 00:30:55,201 --> 00:30:57,812 This is all most disconcerting, 360 00:30:57,856 --> 00:31:01,642 the police walking about the house, looking about. 361 00:31:01,685 --> 00:31:03,905 Couldn't you speed it up a bit, Lieutenant? 362 00:31:03,949 --> 00:31:06,081 We're doing the best we can, sir. 363 00:31:07,430 --> 00:31:10,738 Where did Dr. Willis usually keep his gun? 364 00:31:10,781 --> 00:31:13,567 In the glove compartment of the car. 365 00:31:13,610 --> 00:31:15,525 That's against the law. 366 00:31:15,569 --> 00:31:18,006 I'm sure the doctor was well aware of that. 367 00:31:18,050 --> 00:31:20,182 But he was robbed once in a parking lot. 368 00:31:20,226 --> 00:31:22,532 He kept the gun in the car for security. 369 00:31:22,576 --> 00:31:24,970 Where's the garage? It's over there, isn't it? 370 00:31:25,666 --> 00:31:26,885 Correct. 371 00:31:29,713 --> 00:31:31,193 How did he get there from here? 372 00:31:31,237 --> 00:31:33,935 Through the front door, of course. 373 00:31:33,979 --> 00:31:36,851 Did Dr. Willis bring his gun into the house each night? 374 00:31:36,895 --> 00:31:38,461 No. 375 00:31:38,505 --> 00:31:41,029 House security is taken care of by a patrol 376 00:31:41,073 --> 00:31:42,726 that comes by every hour. 377 00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:44,554 Oh, that's a very good idea, 378 00:31:44,598 --> 00:31:46,905 especially in a house like this. Everything looks very valuable. 379 00:31:48,558 --> 00:31:49,995 Priceless. 380 00:31:50,038 --> 00:31:52,432 You wouldn't happen to have another ashtray, would you? 381 00:31:53,868 --> 00:31:55,957 Was Mrs. Willis in the projection room 382 00:31:56,001 --> 00:31:57,916 at the time that you found the door bolted? 383 00:31:57,959 --> 00:32:01,223 No. No, she had gone to her room. 384 00:32:01,267 --> 00:32:03,965 When the Carson Showended, I went to the projection room 385 00:32:04,009 --> 00:32:05,749 to take off the last two reels. 386 00:32:05,793 --> 00:32:07,969 The film had nearly ended. 387 00:32:08,013 --> 00:32:11,146 Then she said good night and after I'd closed up the viewing room, 388 00:32:11,190 --> 00:32:13,844 I came up here and found the door locked. 389 00:32:13,888 --> 00:32:15,585 When she heard me calling Dr. Willis, 390 00:32:15,629 --> 00:32:17,718 she came from her room and joined me there. 391 00:32:17,761 --> 00:32:20,112 Oh, that must have been a terrible experience for the two of you. 392 00:32:20,155 --> 00:32:21,940 [SIGHING] Yes. Quite. 393 00:32:21,983 --> 00:32:24,072 Where is Mrs. Willis' bedroom? 394 00:32:24,116 --> 00:32:25,987 Up there. At the end of the hall. 395 00:32:26,031 --> 00:32:26,988 Oh. 396 00:32:34,126 --> 00:32:35,779 COLUMBO: Thank you very much. 397 00:32:35,823 --> 00:32:37,825 RAYMOND: [SIGHING] Pity, pity. 398 00:32:38,739 --> 00:32:40,349 I beg your pardon? 399 00:32:40,393 --> 00:32:43,744 RAYMOND: The doctor was so set on his trip around the world. 400 00:32:45,093 --> 00:32:47,139 Oh, excuse me, I'm Lieutenant Columbo, 401 00:32:47,182 --> 00:32:48,923 Los Angeles Police Department. 402 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:50,794 Oh, I'm Dr. Westrum. 403 00:32:50,838 --> 00:32:52,535 Is that Mrs. Willis' bedroom? 404 00:32:52,579 --> 00:32:53,623 Yes. Yes, it is. 405 00:32:53,667 --> 00:32:54,929 Do you think it'll be all right 406 00:32:54,973 --> 00:32:56,496 if I spoke to her for a few moments? 407 00:32:56,539 --> 00:32:58,541 She's very upset, Lieutenant. 408 00:32:58,585 --> 00:33:00,891 I just placed her under sedation. 409 00:33:00,935 --> 00:33:03,677 Poor woman. She's in a state of complete shock. 410 00:33:03,720 --> 00:33:05,635 Of course. Well, it can wait for another day. 411 00:33:05,679 --> 00:33:07,202 Thank you.You're welcome. 412 00:33:07,246 --> 00:33:09,552 Maybe you can help me, Doctor. 413 00:33:09,596 --> 00:33:12,512 I'm trying to find a reason to explain the suicide. 414 00:33:12,555 --> 00:33:14,253 Was Dr. Willis depressed? 415 00:33:14,296 --> 00:33:17,038 You know, over his health or anything? 416 00:33:17,082 --> 00:33:18,213 Not to my knowledge. 417 00:33:18,257 --> 00:33:20,128 You are the family doctor, aren't you? 418 00:33:20,172 --> 00:33:21,651 In a manner of speaking, yes. 419 00:33:21,695 --> 00:33:23,131 Good night, Raymond. 420 00:33:23,175 --> 00:33:26,569 Oh, Henry insisted on running up his own physicals. 421 00:33:26,613 --> 00:33:28,180 And why not? 422 00:33:28,223 --> 00:33:31,748 There's no more eminent diagnostician in the business. 423 00:33:31,792 --> 00:33:34,534 You know, Doctor, I've been having pains myself lately, 424 00:33:34,577 --> 00:33:38,625 not exactly pains, but my heart feels like there's a hammer inside. 425 00:33:38,668 --> 00:33:41,932 Well, in your business, I'm not surprised. 426 00:33:41,976 --> 00:33:44,022 And those cigars don't help any either. 427 00:33:44,065 --> 00:33:45,240 Oh, I'm sure you're right. 428 00:33:45,284 --> 00:33:46,720 Good night. 429 00:33:46,763 --> 00:33:48,678 Good night, Doctor. 430 00:33:48,722 --> 00:33:51,290 Oh, Lieutenant. Lieutenant, 431 00:33:51,333 --> 00:33:53,988 my notebook and pencil, if you please. 432 00:33:57,122 --> 00:33:58,906 [POLICE RADIO CHATTERING] 433 00:34:04,172 --> 00:34:05,739 Thank you very much. 434 00:34:07,306 --> 00:34:08,655 Good night. 435 00:34:54,831 --> 00:34:57,095 [DOORBELL RINGING] 436 00:35:04,667 --> 00:35:05,886 NED: Good morning, Raymond. 437 00:35:05,929 --> 00:35:07,235 RAYMOND: Good morning, Mr. Diamond. 438 00:35:09,846 --> 00:35:11,457 It's good of you to come, sir. 439 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:13,198 I'm sure it'll comfort her. 440 00:35:13,981 --> 00:35:15,417 How is she? 441 00:35:15,461 --> 00:35:17,376 I haven't seen her this morning, sir, 442 00:35:17,419 --> 00:35:19,378 but she sounds much better. 443 00:35:33,479 --> 00:35:34,436 [KNOCK ON DOOR] 444 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:35,655 GRACE: Who is it? 445 00:35:37,222 --> 00:35:38,875 Mr. Diamond, madam. 446 00:35:41,791 --> 00:35:43,619 Grace, I'm so sorry. 447 00:35:43,663 --> 00:35:45,578 Ned. 448 00:35:45,621 --> 00:35:49,799 Ned. I need your help, Ned. 449 00:35:49,843 --> 00:35:52,498 I'll do anything I can. You know that. 450 00:35:52,541 --> 00:35:53,760 ALMA: [ON INTERCOM] Mrs. Willis. 451 00:35:54,500 --> 00:35:57,590 Oh, I forgot Alma. 452 00:35:57,633 --> 00:35:59,200 Would you like some breakfast? 453 00:35:59,244 --> 00:36:00,680 No. No, thank you. 454 00:36:03,335 --> 00:36:06,686 Alma, I'll just have some toast and coffee, please. 455 00:36:07,513 --> 00:36:08,688 Yes, mum. 456 00:36:10,472 --> 00:36:11,517 You sure you don't want anything? 457 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:12,866 No, nothing. 458 00:36:14,259 --> 00:36:17,000 Grace, I've arranged with Pat 459 00:36:17,044 --> 00:36:19,264 to postpone the dancers' call 460 00:36:20,656 --> 00:36:22,441 and we'll kind of move things... 461 00:36:22,484 --> 00:36:24,443 Ned, we open in the fall. 462 00:36:27,272 --> 00:36:29,274 We... We can't have any delays. 463 00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:33,452 But, Grace, after what's happened... 464 00:36:34,583 --> 00:36:36,585 There's always another season, 465 00:36:36,629 --> 00:36:38,370 and we can postpone the... 466 00:36:38,413 --> 00:36:40,328 Postpone? 467 00:36:40,372 --> 00:36:42,852 What did Rosie do the night her father died? 468 00:36:44,463 --> 00:36:45,725 She performed. 469 00:36:46,900 --> 00:36:48,467 Best performance of her life. 470 00:36:49,424 --> 00:36:50,382 Remember? 471 00:36:53,776 --> 00:36:54,995 But, Grace, 472 00:36:56,823 --> 00:36:59,434 Rosie was a character in a film. 473 00:37:01,088 --> 00:37:02,568 But there's no difference. 474 00:37:06,615 --> 00:37:10,924 Besides, Henry would have wanted it that way. 475 00:37:13,796 --> 00:37:16,408 No, it'll all be all right, Ned, 476 00:37:18,105 --> 00:37:21,804 as long as we have faith in each other. 477 00:37:24,329 --> 00:37:25,765 Whatever you say. 478 00:37:30,639 --> 00:37:31,640 Are you all right? 479 00:37:37,777 --> 00:37:39,257 As long as I keep busy. 480 00:37:43,435 --> 00:37:46,481 Then you are going to be the busiest girl in town. 481 00:37:46,525 --> 00:37:49,397 You won't even have a chance to go to the powder room. 482 00:37:49,441 --> 00:37:53,445 I have hired the most brilliant young dancer for your partner. 483 00:37:53,488 --> 00:37:55,969 He is beautiful. You'll love him. 484 00:38:15,075 --> 00:38:16,772 COLUMBO: That's right. All right. 485 00:38:18,470 --> 00:38:20,254 All right. Now, listen to me. 486 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:22,604 I want you to stay here. I'm only gonna be a few minutes. All right? 487 00:38:22,648 --> 00:38:23,736 [WHIMPERING] All right. 488 00:38:24,432 --> 00:38:25,738 No barking. 489 00:38:25,781 --> 00:38:27,609 Then later on we'll go get a hot dog. All right? 490 00:38:27,653 --> 00:38:28,480 [BARKING] 491 00:38:36,662 --> 00:38:38,316 [DOG BARKING] 492 00:38:43,843 --> 00:38:45,497 [DOORBELL RINGING] 493 00:38:49,414 --> 00:38:50,415 Ah. 494 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:55,724 Yes? 495 00:38:57,204 --> 00:38:59,728 Oh, not you again. 496 00:38:59,772 --> 00:39:02,122 I've spent the whole morning cleaning up after your men. 497 00:39:02,949 --> 00:39:05,778 It's just me this time, sir. 498 00:39:05,821 --> 00:39:07,562 Could you tell Mrs. Willis I'm here? 499 00:39:07,606 --> 00:39:09,129 It'll just take a few minutes. 500 00:39:11,218 --> 00:39:12,524 [SIGHING] 501 00:39:17,006 --> 00:39:18,573 I'll see if she's available. 502 00:39:20,706 --> 00:39:21,924 Take a seat, Lieutenant. 503 00:39:24,971 --> 00:39:27,626 Oh, and this, if you don't mind. 504 00:40:00,876 --> 00:40:03,052 Pat, Ned. 505 00:40:03,096 --> 00:40:05,751 I just came from her room and she seems to be doing very well. 506 00:40:09,015 --> 00:40:11,887 No, she wants to go back to work. 507 00:40:15,108 --> 00:40:18,981 And frankly, you know... 508 00:40:19,025 --> 00:40:20,940 Frankly, I think it'd be the best thing for her. 509 00:40:24,639 --> 00:40:26,598 Look, why don't you send a... 510 00:40:29,209 --> 00:40:30,602 Just a minute. Hold on. 511 00:40:31,516 --> 00:40:32,604 [WHISPERING] How are you? 512 00:40:32,647 --> 00:40:34,170 [WHISPERING] Fine. What's your name? 513 00:40:35,694 --> 00:40:36,738 Columbo. 514 00:40:46,966 --> 00:40:49,055 Ned Diamond. Yeah. 515 00:40:49,098 --> 00:40:53,189 Pat, I'll be in the office like, half hour. 516 00:40:54,539 --> 00:40:56,018 Fine. See you then. 517 00:40:56,062 --> 00:41:00,501 Listen, you don't mind if I pump your hand, do you? 518 00:41:00,545 --> 00:41:02,721 You're the fellow that was in all those musicals. 519 00:41:02,764 --> 00:41:04,810 Wait till I tell my wife. You were always her favorite. 520 00:41:04,853 --> 00:41:07,029 She dragged me to every musical you were ever in. 521 00:41:07,073 --> 00:41:08,770 I'm sorry you had to be dragged. 522 00:41:08,814 --> 00:41:10,511 All right, poor choice of words. 523 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:14,515 It's just that 25 years ago I used to like those gangster pictures. 524 00:41:14,559 --> 00:41:17,126 Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart, 525 00:41:17,170 --> 00:41:20,086 Jimmy Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, 526 00:41:20,129 --> 00:41:22,915 This Gun for Hire, Alan Ladd. 527 00:41:22,958 --> 00:41:26,614 ScarFace,Paul Muni, Eduardo Ciannello... 528 00:41:26,658 --> 00:41:27,746 Ciannelli. 529 00:41:27,789 --> 00:41:29,878 Right. Italian guy.Yeah. 530 00:41:29,922 --> 00:41:31,793 A whole bunch of them. 531 00:41:31,837 --> 00:41:33,491 I think that's why I became a cop. 532 00:41:34,230 --> 00:41:35,754 Police? 533 00:41:35,797 --> 00:41:38,974 LAPD, Lieutenant Columbo. 534 00:41:39,018 --> 00:41:40,541 But you were here last night. 535 00:41:40,585 --> 00:41:42,151 Yes, sir. I came back here today. 536 00:41:42,195 --> 00:41:43,805 I wanted to speak to Mrs. Willis. 537 00:41:43,849 --> 00:41:45,154 What about? 538 00:41:45,198 --> 00:41:46,721 I'll just ask a few questions. 539 00:41:46,765 --> 00:41:49,158 It's very normal in these kind of cases. 540 00:41:49,202 --> 00:41:51,552 What do you mean, "these kind of cases"? 541 00:41:51,596 --> 00:41:53,641 This is a clear case of suicide. 542 00:41:53,685 --> 00:41:57,079 Yes, sir, but there are just a few loose ends. 543 00:41:57,123 --> 00:42:00,953 Look, Lieutenant, this lady is a very old and dear friend of mine. 544 00:42:00,996 --> 00:42:04,826 I wouldn't want anything to unnerve her or upset her. Is that clear? 545 00:42:04,870 --> 00:42:07,002 Oh, I understand, sir. 546 00:42:07,046 --> 00:42:09,918 Nice to know you, Columbo. 547 00:42:09,962 --> 00:42:13,008 I wonder if you could help me out with this thing here. 548 00:42:13,052 --> 00:42:17,143 My wife is a terrific dancer and a very good singer, 549 00:42:17,186 --> 00:42:19,928 but I got two left feet when it comes to dancing in public, 550 00:42:19,972 --> 00:42:22,757 you know, I get self-conscious and so on and I... 551 00:42:22,801 --> 00:42:24,367 And so she always has to sit it out. 552 00:42:24,411 --> 00:42:26,631 Is there something that... 553 00:42:26,674 --> 00:42:28,850 What can you do for a problem like that? 554 00:42:28,894 --> 00:42:30,286 Become a critic. 555 00:42:34,247 --> 00:42:36,205 Mrs. Willis will see you now. 556 00:42:43,909 --> 00:42:45,345 [CHUCKLING] 557 00:42:45,388 --> 00:42:48,304 Hey, Ned Diamond, how about that. 558 00:42:50,219 --> 00:42:51,612 [KNOCKING ON DOOR] 559 00:42:51,656 --> 00:42:52,395 Yes? 560 00:42:54,093 --> 00:42:55,877 Lieutenant Columbo, madam. 561 00:42:57,009 --> 00:42:59,098 One moment, Raymond. Just one moment. 562 00:43:01,666 --> 00:43:02,754 [SIGHING] 563 00:43:04,103 --> 00:43:05,583 Please, have him come in. 564 00:43:06,453 --> 00:43:07,759 Lieutenant. 565 00:43:11,676 --> 00:43:13,808 I'm sorry, ma'am, I don't... GRACE: Over here, Lieutenant. 566 00:43:13,852 --> 00:43:15,201 Would you like some coffee? 567 00:43:20,162 --> 00:43:21,381 Grace Wheeler? 568 00:43:22,904 --> 00:43:23,949 Yes. 569 00:43:24,819 --> 00:43:26,038 [EXCLAIMING] 570 00:43:28,780 --> 00:43:29,955 No one told me. 571 00:43:33,045 --> 00:43:35,613 I just saw Ned Diamond downstairs. I should have known. 572 00:43:37,310 --> 00:43:39,312 Please sit down. 573 00:43:39,355 --> 00:43:41,749 My wife is not gonna believe this. 574 00:43:41,793 --> 00:43:43,055 Diamond and Wheeler. 575 00:43:44,796 --> 00:43:46,667 Oh, we were high school sweethearts. 576 00:43:46,711 --> 00:43:49,235 She took me to every movie you two ever made. 577 00:43:50,105 --> 00:43:51,933 Isn't that nice? 578 00:43:51,977 --> 00:43:53,935 Are you sure you don't want some coffee? 579 00:43:54,936 --> 00:43:56,329 Coffee, yes. 580 00:43:57,330 --> 00:43:59,071 I even remember 581 00:43:59,114 --> 00:44:01,290 my wife had her hair done up in little curls 582 00:44:01,334 --> 00:44:02,944 like you had in one of your pictures. 583 00:44:02,988 --> 00:44:04,032 Really. There's a word for that? 584 00:44:04,076 --> 00:44:05,338 Krokono. 585 00:44:06,774 --> 00:44:08,776 I'm sorry, I got carried away. 586 00:44:10,169 --> 00:44:13,694 I realize how you must be feeling. I apologize. 587 00:44:13,738 --> 00:44:14,913 [SIGHING] 588 00:44:14,956 --> 00:44:17,655 Life must go on. I'll just have to manage. 589 00:44:18,090 --> 00:44:19,744 Some toast? 590 00:44:19,787 --> 00:44:22,050 No, thank you. I just wanna ask a few questions. 591 00:44:22,094 --> 00:44:23,356 Oh, I understand. 592 00:44:30,015 --> 00:44:32,452 Your butler said that you were in the projection room 593 00:44:32,495 --> 00:44:34,323 watching a film when it happened? 594 00:44:34,367 --> 00:44:36,151 That's correct. 595 00:44:36,195 --> 00:44:39,241 I was watching Walking My Baby. 596 00:44:39,285 --> 00:44:41,113 Did you and your wife ever see that? 597 00:44:41,156 --> 00:44:43,158 Of course. That's where the girl becomes a star, right? 598 00:44:43,506 --> 00:44:44,899 Rosie. 599 00:44:44,943 --> 00:44:46,988 That explains why you didn't hear the shot. 600 00:44:47,032 --> 00:44:48,120 Yes. 601 00:44:51,427 --> 00:44:54,256 Just between you and me, ma'am. 602 00:44:54,300 --> 00:44:56,781 Are you entirely satisfied that your husband took his own life? 603 00:44:57,999 --> 00:45:00,785 Of course. Why do you ask? 604 00:45:00,828 --> 00:45:03,178 Well, the butler said when he entered the room just before 11:00 605 00:45:03,222 --> 00:45:06,094 that Mr. Willis was reading and he didn't appear to be at all depressed. 606 00:45:08,009 --> 00:45:09,358 Henry was a very private person. 607 00:45:09,402 --> 00:45:11,317 He rarely displayed his emotions. 608 00:45:11,360 --> 00:45:13,885 A light goes on up here 609 00:45:15,364 --> 00:45:18,237 and sometimes I can't turn it off. 610 00:45:19,978 --> 00:45:22,763 I mean, a man about to take his own life, 611 00:45:22,807 --> 00:45:25,723 why would he be reading a book and taking a sleeping pill? 612 00:45:27,812 --> 00:45:28,900 [SIGHING] 613 00:45:28,943 --> 00:45:31,424 He was very concerned about his health. 614 00:45:32,425 --> 00:45:35,776 Perhaps he was reading his book 615 00:45:35,820 --> 00:45:38,997 and taking his pill before 616 00:45:39,040 --> 00:45:42,261 he picked up the medical report and became depressed. 617 00:45:44,219 --> 00:45:46,874 I see. You're suggesting that he took the sleeping pill 618 00:45:46,918 --> 00:45:50,008 prior to the decision to take his life. 619 00:45:50,051 --> 00:45:53,011 Yes, it could have happened that way. 620 00:45:53,054 --> 00:45:57,537 But then, he could not have gone to the garage 621 00:45:57,580 --> 00:46:00,540 to get his gun out of the glove compartment before. 622 00:46:01,846 --> 00:46:03,151 Do you see what I mean? 623 00:46:04,500 --> 00:46:07,242 Yes. Yes, I do. 624 00:46:08,853 --> 00:46:11,420 He must've gone to the garage for it. 625 00:46:11,464 --> 00:46:14,162 No one would've heard him. 626 00:46:14,206 --> 00:46:18,950 According to the housekeeper he dressed for bed at 8:00, had dinner in his room. 627 00:46:18,993 --> 00:46:20,516 He did that very often. 628 00:46:20,560 --> 00:46:22,823 That would mean that he would have to have gone 629 00:46:22,867 --> 00:46:25,043 to the garage in his robe and slippers. 630 00:46:25,870 --> 00:46:28,263 I suppose. 631 00:46:28,307 --> 00:46:31,876 That's my problem, ma'am. I looked at those slippers very closely. 632 00:46:31,919 --> 00:46:34,400 They definitely have not walked on anything other than a rug. 633 00:46:34,443 --> 00:46:35,880 There is not a mark on them. 634 00:46:38,926 --> 00:46:43,235 I can appreciate all the reports you must have to fill out. 635 00:46:43,278 --> 00:46:45,324 But the point is, Lieutenant... 636 00:46:49,067 --> 00:46:50,068 Columbo. 637 00:46:51,112 --> 00:46:53,201 Columbo. 638 00:46:53,245 --> 00:46:57,902 If my husband did not take his own life, how could he have died? 639 00:46:57,945 --> 00:47:00,252 The door was bolted from the inside. 640 00:47:03,472 --> 00:47:05,823 Do you mind if I take another look at your husband's bedroom? 641 00:47:07,302 --> 00:47:08,956 Of course not. And I'll go with you. 642 00:47:09,000 --> 00:47:10,436 Oh, no. Don't do that, ma'am. 643 00:47:10,479 --> 00:47:13,482 That'll just bring back bad memories. 644 00:47:13,526 --> 00:47:16,137 I have made up my mind I am going to be very strong. 645 00:47:36,723 --> 00:47:38,290 That door was open last night, 646 00:47:41,206 --> 00:47:43,904 about like this. 647 00:47:43,948 --> 00:47:46,994 Yes. Henry always slept with the door slightly ajar. 648 00:47:47,038 --> 00:47:49,910 So that while there's no doubt that that door was bolted, 649 00:47:49,954 --> 00:47:52,695 someone could've come through this door. 650 00:47:52,739 --> 00:47:55,307 If you'll look more closely on the balcony, 651 00:47:55,350 --> 00:47:58,484 you'll see that it's not humanly possible for anyone to climb up. 652 00:47:59,746 --> 00:48:03,141 The reason I know this is that some time ago, 653 00:48:03,184 --> 00:48:07,145 Henry had all those lower branches cut away so no one could get up. 654 00:48:08,624 --> 00:48:10,496 You're absolutely right, ma'am. 655 00:48:10,539 --> 00:48:12,150 RAYMOND: Excuse me, madam. 656 00:48:12,193 --> 00:48:13,412 Yes, Raymond? 657 00:48:13,455 --> 00:48:16,589 Your vocal instructor has arrived. 658 00:48:16,632 --> 00:48:19,026 But Mr. Salerno comes on Fridays. 659 00:48:20,462 --> 00:48:22,595 But today is Friday, madam. 660 00:48:25,076 --> 00:48:26,904 Oh, dear. 661 00:48:28,079 --> 00:48:30,603 Madam, perhaps you'd better rest. 662 00:48:30,646 --> 00:48:34,346 No. I think I'll have it as usual. 663 00:48:36,087 --> 00:48:37,305 Whatever you say, madam. 664 00:48:41,570 --> 00:48:43,921 I seem to be so forgetful lately. 665 00:48:45,444 --> 00:48:47,446 Do you think it's insensitive of me 666 00:48:47,489 --> 00:48:50,971 to take a vocal lesson so soon after my husband passed away? 667 00:48:52,016 --> 00:48:52,712 No, ma'am. 668 00:48:55,584 --> 00:48:57,717 You see, I'm planning to resume my career. 669 00:48:58,674 --> 00:49:00,981 Henry would've wanted that. 670 00:49:01,025 --> 00:49:03,418 And besides, I find it a blessing 671 00:49:03,462 --> 00:49:07,074 to be able to turn to a song or a dance when faced by tragedy. 672 00:49:07,118 --> 00:49:09,076 Oh, it is a blessing. 673 00:49:09,120 --> 00:49:12,253 You're very lucky, you have a great talent that affords you an outlet. 674 00:49:12,297 --> 00:49:14,255 Thank you. 675 00:49:14,299 --> 00:49:16,954 Me? When I'm down in the dumps, I go bowling. 676 00:49:18,651 --> 00:49:20,609 We all need something. 677 00:49:20,653 --> 00:49:23,003 Now, if you'll excuse me. 678 00:49:23,047 --> 00:49:24,526 Oh, yes. And thank you very much, ma'am. 679 00:49:24,570 --> 00:49:26,006 You've been very helpful. 680 00:49:30,315 --> 00:49:33,231 You must come by some evening and see one of my films. 681 00:49:33,274 --> 00:49:34,362 I have a print of all of them 682 00:49:34,406 --> 00:49:35,668 and you can choose your favorite. 683 00:49:35,711 --> 00:49:37,670 And be sure to bring your wife. 684 00:49:37,713 --> 00:49:39,150 Oh, thank you. That's a date. 685 00:49:40,499 --> 00:49:43,676 She'll... She'll probably faint. 686 00:50:07,700 --> 00:50:10,137 DORIS: Excuse me. This is off limits. 687 00:50:10,181 --> 00:50:12,574 I'm sorry. I'm supposed to meet Dr. Lansberg 688 00:50:12,618 --> 00:50:14,533 and they said he was in here. LANSBERG: Lieutenant Columbo? 689 00:50:14,576 --> 00:50:15,664 Yes, sir. 690 00:50:15,708 --> 00:50:17,188 I'm sorry I'm late. 691 00:50:17,231 --> 00:50:18,580 It's all right, Doris. Yes? 692 00:50:18,624 --> 00:50:21,409 My car, it broke down right on the freeway. 693 00:50:21,453 --> 00:50:24,325 Oh, you're the one that wanted to know about Dr. Willis? 694 00:50:24,369 --> 00:50:25,718 Yes, sir. 695 00:50:25,761 --> 00:50:28,547 The medical report that you sent him, sir, 696 00:50:29,722 --> 00:50:31,724 it had something to do with... 697 00:50:33,813 --> 00:50:36,685 It says collagen fibers and hyperplasia. 698 00:50:36,729 --> 00:50:40,211 At any rate, it's very hard for a layman to understand. 699 00:50:40,254 --> 00:50:42,561 I gather it has something to do with 700 00:50:42,604 --> 00:50:44,171 Dr. Willis' prostate. 701 00:50:44,215 --> 00:50:47,522 Henry's prostate was quite subject to infection, yes. 702 00:50:47,566 --> 00:50:49,263 Then it was serious? 703 00:50:49,307 --> 00:50:51,570 Well, the prostate normally degenerates 704 00:50:51,613 --> 00:50:53,354 as a man grows older, Lieutenant. 705 00:50:53,398 --> 00:50:55,835 It becomes more serious. This might have become malignant. 706 00:50:55,878 --> 00:50:57,837 And so I recommended surgical removal. 707 00:50:58,229 --> 00:50:59,795 I see. 708 00:51:01,580 --> 00:51:04,365 Well, I guess that would put a man into a deep depression. 709 00:51:04,409 --> 00:51:05,540 It certainly would me. 710 00:51:05,584 --> 00:51:07,151 Oh, no, I really don't think so, 711 00:51:07,194 --> 00:51:08,761 especially in the case of a doctor. 712 00:51:08,804 --> 00:51:10,371 He would know better than anyone else 713 00:51:10,415 --> 00:51:12,504 that removal of the prostate 714 00:51:12,547 --> 00:51:14,810 is a very good operation. Very highly successful. 715 00:51:16,421 --> 00:51:18,727 Then why wasn't the operation performed, sir? 716 00:51:18,771 --> 00:51:19,902 Well, 717 00:51:19,946 --> 00:51:22,644 because Henry Willis was a diagnostician 718 00:51:22,688 --> 00:51:25,299 with a firm belief in antibiotics. 719 00:51:25,343 --> 00:51:27,606 He was not a surgeon. His feeling about surgery 720 00:51:27,649 --> 00:51:30,522 was that it should only be used as a case of last resort. 721 00:51:30,565 --> 00:51:32,524 Mask. 722 00:51:32,567 --> 00:51:35,570 As a matter of fact, he often chided us about being too quick with the knife. 723 00:51:35,614 --> 00:51:37,572 That's the kind of doctor I like. 724 00:51:37,616 --> 00:51:39,748 Dr. Lansberg, we're ready for you. Thank you. 725 00:51:39,792 --> 00:51:41,359 Excuse me. One more thing, Doctor. 726 00:51:41,402 --> 00:51:43,404 Could he have been in bad health in any other way? 727 00:51:43,448 --> 00:51:46,146 Henry came to see me about his prostate. I know of nothing else. 728 00:51:46,190 --> 00:51:47,278 Excuse me. 729 00:51:47,321 --> 00:51:48,105 Thank you. 730 00:51:49,802 --> 00:51:50,890 LANSBERG: Lieutenant, 731 00:51:52,457 --> 00:51:54,720 would you care to observe a surgery? 732 00:51:54,763 --> 00:51:55,764 Me? 733 00:51:55,808 --> 00:51:57,897 Yes. Oh, no. 734 00:51:57,940 --> 00:51:59,638 Just the sight of blood makes me sick. 735 00:52:05,557 --> 00:52:06,601 WOMAN: [ON P.A. SYSTEM] Dr. Green, 736 00:52:06,645 --> 00:52:08,473 call extension 1-2-1. 737 00:52:09,387 --> 00:52:10,475 Dr. Green, 738 00:52:10,518 --> 00:52:12,825 call extension 1-2-1. 739 00:52:16,524 --> 00:52:17,960 You are Lieutenant Columbo? 740 00:52:18,004 --> 00:52:20,963 Yes. Sergeant Leftkowitz, downtown. 741 00:52:21,007 --> 00:52:22,835 Well, how do you do, Sergeant? 742 00:52:22,878 --> 00:52:24,967 Something I can do for you? 743 00:52:25,011 --> 00:52:26,534 You don't look like your picture. 744 00:52:27,666 --> 00:52:29,276 Well, this was taken 10 years ago. 745 00:52:29,320 --> 00:52:31,191 That was before I grew all this hair. 746 00:52:31,235 --> 00:52:33,324 You see, my wife likes it this way. 747 00:52:33,367 --> 00:52:35,369 You should get a new picture for the files. 748 00:52:35,413 --> 00:52:37,458 You're absolutely right. 749 00:52:37,502 --> 00:52:39,286 You know, Lieutenant, 750 00:52:39,330 --> 00:52:42,159 I'm in the homicide office at least once a week. 751 00:52:42,985 --> 00:52:44,987 I don't think I've ever seen you there. 752 00:52:45,031 --> 00:52:47,251 Well, I don't get down there too much. 753 00:52:47,294 --> 00:52:49,688 None of the murders take place there, you know? 754 00:52:50,776 --> 00:52:52,473 I work in the computer section 755 00:52:52,517 --> 00:52:54,606 and the computer says that you haven't been to the pistol range 756 00:52:54,649 --> 00:52:55,737 in five years. 757 00:52:55,781 --> 00:52:56,912 Five years? 758 00:52:56,956 --> 00:52:59,219 Oh, it couldn't be that long. 759 00:52:59,263 --> 00:53:01,830 You are aware, Lieutenant, that you're required to meet a shooting standard 760 00:53:01,874 --> 00:53:03,528 every six months. 761 00:53:03,571 --> 00:53:06,226 Yes, of course. On the test range. 762 00:53:06,270 --> 00:53:08,010 Well, the computer must've gone haywire. 763 00:53:08,054 --> 00:53:09,316 You better check the records out. 764 00:53:09,360 --> 00:53:12,014 Lieutenant, the computer seldom errs. 765 00:53:12,058 --> 00:53:15,235 Well, I'm sure it doesn't, but in this case, the records must be misplaced. 766 00:53:16,889 --> 00:53:18,673 All right. I'll double check to be sure. 767 00:53:18,717 --> 00:53:19,892 But if I don't find your records, 768 00:53:19,935 --> 00:53:21,459 you'll have to report to the range. 769 00:53:21,502 --> 00:53:22,764 I understand. 770 00:53:24,592 --> 00:53:26,507 MAN: That's a bubble of a book. 771 00:53:26,551 --> 00:53:29,597 You see, Mrs. McTwig was a floor scrubber who wins the Irish Sweepstakes. 772 00:53:29,641 --> 00:53:31,904 Well, you can imagine the possibilities. 773 00:53:31,947 --> 00:53:33,949 She goes to Switzerland for a face-lift 774 00:53:33,993 --> 00:53:36,517 and then off to Paris for a Givenchy wardrobe, 775 00:53:36,561 --> 00:53:40,652 compromises herself in Rome with a ribald Lothario, 776 00:53:40,695 --> 00:53:43,394 then falls in love with a young exiled prince from White Russia 777 00:53:43,437 --> 00:53:45,265 who happens to be a midget. 778 00:53:45,309 --> 00:53:48,616 When last seen, they were frolicking together in the jungles of Africa 779 00:53:48,660 --> 00:53:49,791 on safari. 780 00:53:49,835 --> 00:53:51,489 That's quite a yarn. 781 00:53:51,532 --> 00:53:54,535 Well, you have to read it to appreciate the witty concept 782 00:53:54,579 --> 00:53:56,537 of romance and comedy. 783 00:53:56,581 --> 00:53:59,279 You know, I think that author could very well be the next P. G. Wodehouse. 784 00:53:59,323 --> 00:54:01,281 That'll be $7.95 plus tax. 785 00:54:01,325 --> 00:54:02,891 I don't want to purchase the book, sir. 786 00:54:02,935 --> 00:54:05,894 This has already been purchased by Dr. Henry Willis. 787 00:54:05,938 --> 00:54:07,679 I see...Lieutenant Columbo 788 00:54:07,722 --> 00:54:09,420 from the Los Angeles Police Department. 789 00:54:09,463 --> 00:54:12,466 I wonder if you could tell me, sir, the date of purchase. 790 00:54:12,510 --> 00:54:15,295 Yes, sir. That's the late Dr. Henry Willis. 791 00:54:15,339 --> 00:54:17,645 An avid reader. And one of our dear customers. 792 00:54:17,689 --> 00:54:18,820 [CASH REGISTER DINGS] 793 00:54:18,864 --> 00:54:20,735 Let's see, Willis. 794 00:54:20,779 --> 00:54:22,346 Yes, sir. Here it is. 795 00:54:22,389 --> 00:54:25,349 Dr. Willis purchased that book on the 13th of this month. 796 00:54:32,617 --> 00:54:34,358 Thank you very much. 797 00:54:34,401 --> 00:54:35,533 Welcome, sir. 798 00:55:30,631 --> 00:55:32,851 No, no, no. Stop. 799 00:55:32,894 --> 00:55:33,895 It's not right! 800 00:55:35,506 --> 00:55:37,986 It's just not right! It's too fast. 801 00:55:38,030 --> 00:55:39,466 It's jerky. 802 00:55:39,510 --> 00:55:42,339 Will you please stop playing when I'm trying to talk! 803 00:55:42,382 --> 00:55:45,429 It should be smoother and have more character. 804 00:55:45,472 --> 00:55:47,344 FRED: Wait, wait, it's really easy. 805 00:55:47,387 --> 00:55:49,389 Now, listen, I'm getting to you on the fourth beat. 806 00:55:49,433 --> 00:55:53,001 My dear young man, you're getting to me before the fourth beat! 807 00:55:53,045 --> 00:55:55,395 Would you please stop moving around back there? 808 00:55:55,439 --> 00:55:57,528 I can't concentrate. All right. All right, kids. Relax. 809 00:55:57,571 --> 00:55:59,181 Take a break. 810 00:55:59,225 --> 00:56:01,270 What we're trying to do takes a lot of care 811 00:56:01,314 --> 00:56:05,187 and a lot of time to get the precision we need. 812 00:56:05,231 --> 00:56:07,451 Pat, what can we do about those last four bars? 813 00:56:07,494 --> 00:56:09,540 Fred, why don't you go behind her and catch her on the other side. 814 00:56:09,583 --> 00:56:11,063 I think that would help.Good. 815 00:56:11,106 --> 00:56:12,543 And Grace, you got that?All right. 816 00:56:13,500 --> 00:56:14,936 But it's gonna be awkward. 817 00:56:18,026 --> 00:56:19,898 You're gonna make it un-awkward. 818 00:56:20,507 --> 00:56:22,379 Okay? 819 00:56:22,422 --> 00:56:24,119 Grace, you try it with Pat. 820 00:56:24,163 --> 00:56:25,294 All right. 821 00:56:31,083 --> 00:56:32,519 PAT: 5, 6, 7, 8. 822 00:56:32,563 --> 00:56:34,086 [PIANO PLAYING] 823 00:56:39,657 --> 00:56:40,919 Okay. 824 00:56:42,094 --> 00:56:43,225 Okay? Yup. 825 00:56:43,269 --> 00:56:44,401 Try it with Fred. 826 00:56:47,186 --> 00:56:48,492 5, 6, 7, 8. 827 00:56:49,188 --> 00:56:50,494 [PIANO PLAYING] 828 00:56:55,499 --> 00:56:58,066 Oh, no, this is just ridiculous. 829 00:56:58,110 --> 00:57:01,679 I'm not gonna waste my time and energy with rank amateurs! 830 00:57:01,722 --> 00:57:06,031 I'll be in my dressing room and when you work things out properly, call me. 831 00:57:10,339 --> 00:57:11,210 Mrs. Willis. 832 00:57:15,475 --> 00:57:16,520 Lieutenant... 833 00:57:16,563 --> 00:57:17,564 Columbo, ma'am. 834 00:57:17,608 --> 00:57:19,261 PAT: 7, 8. 835 00:57:19,305 --> 00:57:20,480 [PIANO PLAYING] Yeah... 836 00:57:20,524 --> 00:57:21,568 I... 837 00:57:21,612 --> 00:57:24,266 That name is very unusual. 838 00:57:24,310 --> 00:57:27,052 I don't, for the life of me, know why I can't remember it. 839 00:57:27,095 --> 00:57:29,402 Well, you've got a great deal on your mind, ma'am. 840 00:57:31,752 --> 00:57:33,972 Show business can be very difficult. 841 00:57:35,060 --> 00:57:37,236 You are lucky you're in another line of work. 842 00:57:39,020 --> 00:57:42,284 Listen, all I know is I sit here, I watched you, in my mind... 843 00:57:42,328 --> 00:57:43,460 I'm no expert, 844 00:57:43,503 --> 00:57:45,287 to me, you're a great dancer. 845 00:57:47,507 --> 00:57:48,508 Well, 846 00:57:51,076 --> 00:57:52,207 thank you. 847 00:57:54,558 --> 00:57:56,298 Is that your lunch, Lieutenant? 848 00:57:56,342 --> 00:57:57,735 No, ma'am, I've already eaten. 849 00:57:57,778 --> 00:57:59,606 Actually, this is the book your husband was reading 850 00:57:59,650 --> 00:58:00,694 before... 851 00:58:03,044 --> 00:58:04,393 Before? 852 00:58:04,437 --> 00:58:05,394 Before he died. 853 00:58:05,438 --> 00:58:07,135 PAT: Okay, take a break. 854 00:58:07,179 --> 00:58:08,789 I'm really sorry to bother you about all this again. 855 00:58:08,833 --> 00:58:10,530 I just want to be absolutely certain 856 00:58:10,574 --> 00:58:12,576 that it was suicide the way everybody thinks. 857 00:58:15,230 --> 00:58:16,405 Do you see this? 858 00:58:20,540 --> 00:58:22,194 The page is dog-eared. 859 00:58:26,154 --> 00:58:27,025 Yes, 860 00:58:28,548 --> 00:58:31,551 Henry had a habit of 861 00:58:31,595 --> 00:58:33,814 turning the page down that way 862 00:58:33,858 --> 00:58:35,512 when he finished reading for the night. 863 00:58:35,555 --> 00:58:37,688 That's what I wanted to talk to you about, ma'am. 864 00:58:37,731 --> 00:58:41,648 Your husband bought this book three days before he died on the 13th. 865 00:58:41,692 --> 00:58:45,173 According to the butler, on the night of the 13th he read from this book. 866 00:58:45,217 --> 00:58:47,698 The first dog-ear would indicate 66 pages. 867 00:58:48,829 --> 00:58:49,526 I see. 868 00:58:51,789 --> 00:58:54,226 The second dog-ear is on page 122 869 00:58:54,269 --> 00:58:56,837 that would be the second night's reading. 870 00:58:56,881 --> 00:58:59,536 And Raymond is sure he saw him reading that night, too. 871 00:59:01,625 --> 00:59:04,671 On the third night, the night that he died, 872 00:59:07,282 --> 00:59:09,067 there is no dog-ear. 873 00:59:13,462 --> 00:59:17,336 What particularly interests you about that? 874 00:59:17,379 --> 00:59:19,338 Well, that indicates that he didn't do any reading, 875 00:59:19,381 --> 00:59:22,515 but the butler is positive that he saw him reading 876 00:59:22,559 --> 00:59:25,083 when he brought him his sleeping pills and milk. 877 00:59:28,652 --> 00:59:31,306 Forgive me, Lieutenant, I... 878 00:59:31,350 --> 00:59:34,571 I'm missing what you're getting at. 879 00:59:35,789 --> 00:59:37,704 Well, maybe I'm just a nut for details. 880 00:59:39,227 --> 00:59:41,273 But the book was found closed on the night table. 881 00:59:42,622 --> 00:59:45,712 Now, he must have closed it and put it there. 882 00:59:45,756 --> 00:59:48,236 But why didn't he dog-ear the page? 883 00:59:50,456 --> 00:59:52,110 I don't know. 884 00:59:53,546 --> 00:59:54,678 Maybe he just forgot to. 885 00:59:57,898 --> 00:59:59,770 From my experience, ma'am, 886 00:59:59,813 --> 01:00:02,511 I've discovered that people don't usually 887 01:00:02,555 --> 01:00:05,427 forget to do that which they usually do. 888 01:00:07,604 --> 01:00:08,735 That's very confusing. 889 01:00:08,779 --> 01:00:11,129 It sounds that way. 890 01:00:11,172 --> 01:00:14,741 I'm trying to reconstruct exactly what Dr. Willis was doing 891 01:00:14,785 --> 01:00:16,874 just before he died. 892 01:00:16,917 --> 01:00:18,615 I'm afraid I can't help you. 893 01:00:19,703 --> 01:00:21,182 I was watching the movie. 894 01:00:22,488 --> 01:00:23,794 I know that, ma'am. 895 01:00:25,709 --> 01:00:27,754 If he finished reading the book 896 01:00:28,581 --> 01:00:29,843 and closed it, 897 01:00:31,323 --> 01:00:32,890 merely forgetting 898 01:00:32,933 --> 01:00:35,240 to dog-ear it the way you suggested, 899 01:00:35,283 --> 01:00:37,677 and then put it on his night table, 900 01:00:37,721 --> 01:00:40,680 then he would get up, he would go to his desk, take out his medical report, 901 01:00:40,724 --> 01:00:42,421 he would read it, 902 01:00:43,465 --> 01:00:44,684 it would depress him, 903 01:00:45,729 --> 01:00:47,165 and he shot himself. 904 01:00:49,907 --> 01:00:51,473 Poor Henry. 905 01:00:51,517 --> 01:00:52,910 You see, if it happened that way, 906 01:00:52,953 --> 01:00:54,738 I still have the problem with the gun. 907 01:00:55,652 --> 01:00:56,870 The gun? 908 01:00:59,786 --> 01:01:03,442 Yes. You remember that I told you that his slippers had no scuff marks 909 01:01:03,485 --> 01:01:05,662 on the sole. 910 01:01:05,705 --> 01:01:09,317 He might have brought the gun in with him when he came home earlier. 911 01:01:09,361 --> 01:01:11,319 Well, then I have another problem. 912 01:01:11,363 --> 01:01:12,364 Did you read this? 913 01:01:14,018 --> 01:01:16,542 The Transformation of Mrs. McTwig. 914 01:01:16,585 --> 01:01:18,196 No. Mmm-mmm. 915 01:01:18,239 --> 01:01:20,633 You see, if Henry already brought the gun in... 916 01:01:20,677 --> 01:01:23,810 If he was already thinking about suicide... PAT: Okay, let's go. 917 01:01:23,854 --> 01:01:26,683 ...before he went to bed, then I don't believe he would be reading this. 918 01:01:26,726 --> 01:01:28,728 It's a light, funny book, 919 01:01:28,772 --> 01:01:32,819 not the kind of thing that a man would be reading just before shooting himself. 920 01:01:32,863 --> 01:01:35,213 It deals with an Irish scrub woman PAT: 7, 8. 921 01:01:35,256 --> 01:01:36,910 ...she wins a sweepstake.Lieutenant. Lieutenant, 922 01:01:36,954 --> 01:01:38,869 you know, 923 01:01:38,912 --> 01:01:42,220 you're so involved with details that... 924 01:01:43,569 --> 01:01:46,572 Maybe I can see something clearer than you. 925 01:01:46,615 --> 01:01:48,400 What is that, ma'am? 926 01:01:48,443 --> 01:01:49,880 [PIANO PLAYING] 927 01:01:49,923 --> 01:01:51,838 My husband 928 01:01:51,882 --> 01:01:54,493 was a revered and distinguished man. 929 01:01:55,929 --> 01:01:57,409 Eminent in his profession 930 01:01:58,715 --> 01:01:59,933 and loved at home. 931 01:02:02,414 --> 01:02:03,545 Who... PAT: Hold it, please. 932 01:02:03,589 --> 01:02:04,895 Who would want to kill him? 933 01:02:10,944 --> 01:02:12,598 PAT: Grace? 934 01:02:12,641 --> 01:02:13,730 We're ready for you. 935 01:02:13,773 --> 01:02:15,253 Thank you. 936 01:02:18,778 --> 01:02:19,910 Excuse me. 937 01:02:23,304 --> 01:02:25,785 PAT: From the chorus again, huh? 938 01:02:25,829 --> 01:02:29,006 Ready. Get back into first positions with your canes. 939 01:02:29,049 --> 01:02:31,617 Ann.GRACE: I do believe you're over here. 940 01:02:31,660 --> 01:02:34,794 On this side. 5, 6, 7, and... 941 01:02:34,838 --> 01:02:36,404 [PIANO PLAYING] 942 01:02:51,550 --> 01:02:52,725 FLAHERTY: Columbo. 943 01:02:53,639 --> 01:02:54,988 Lieutenant Flaherty. 944 01:02:56,033 --> 01:02:58,426 Long time no see. 945 01:02:58,470 --> 01:03:00,602 You ought to try coming downtown once in a while. 946 01:03:00,646 --> 01:03:03,954 I'm gonna get down there this week for sure. 947 01:03:03,997 --> 01:03:05,651 You know a Sergeant Leftkowitz? 948 01:03:05,694 --> 01:03:07,305 Sergeant Leftkowitz? 949 01:03:08,741 --> 01:03:09,829 Oh, the lady with the computer. 950 01:03:09,873 --> 01:03:11,309 Yes. 951 01:03:11,352 --> 01:03:12,832 You've been giving her the run around. 952 01:03:12,876 --> 01:03:15,356 Me? No. 953 01:03:15,400 --> 01:03:18,620 No, I explained to her that my records regard to my going to pistol practice 954 01:03:18,664 --> 01:03:19,970 got loused up in the computer. 955 01:03:20,013 --> 01:03:20,971 You were right about that. 956 01:03:22,886 --> 01:03:26,541 The read-out said you hadn't fired in five years. 957 01:03:26,585 --> 01:03:27,804 She double-checked it. 958 01:03:28,979 --> 01:03:30,458 It was 10. 959 01:03:30,502 --> 01:03:32,330 Gee, you gotta be kidding! 960 01:03:34,419 --> 01:03:37,378 You better get out to that range right away. 961 01:03:37,422 --> 01:03:40,077 Gee, I can't go now. I gotta go someplace. 962 01:03:40,686 --> 01:03:41,818 Columbo, 963 01:03:41,861 --> 01:03:43,123 you could be suspended. 964 01:03:43,167 --> 01:03:44,690 But I don't have a gun. 965 01:03:45,822 --> 01:03:47,040 What do you mean? 966 01:03:47,084 --> 01:03:49,042 It's downtown. 967 01:03:49,086 --> 01:03:50,783 You could get busted for that, too. 968 01:03:52,829 --> 01:03:54,743 All right. Make it tomorrow. 969 01:03:54,787 --> 01:03:56,006 But make it! 970 01:03:56,049 --> 01:03:57,137 You be there! 971 01:03:57,181 --> 01:03:59,009 Absolutely. I'll be there tomorrow. 972 01:04:02,055 --> 01:04:04,057 Now, that's tomorrow for sure. 973 01:04:11,717 --> 01:04:13,893 COLUMBO: Are you sure that it was 10 minutes before 11:00 974 01:04:13,937 --> 01:04:14,981 when you went up to his room? 975 01:04:15,025 --> 01:04:17,114 Unquestionably so. 976 01:04:17,157 --> 01:04:18,637 Well, how can you be so certain? 977 01:04:18,680 --> 01:04:20,987 Me, sometimes I forget whether it's morning or afternoon. 978 01:04:21,031 --> 01:04:22,119 Lieutenant, I'm positive 979 01:04:22,162 --> 01:04:23,903 it was 10:50 980 01:04:23,947 --> 01:04:27,646 because right after I went directly to the projection room, 981 01:04:27,689 --> 01:04:31,171 where at precisely 11:00 I put on a film for Mrs. Willis. 982 01:04:31,215 --> 01:04:32,477 Uh-huh. 983 01:04:32,520 --> 01:04:34,479 Isn't that kind of late to be watching a film? 984 01:04:34,522 --> 01:04:35,828 Not at all. 985 01:04:35,872 --> 01:04:38,135 Mrs. Willis' films invariably begin at 11:00. 986 01:04:42,443 --> 01:04:43,880 Is that as far up as it goes? 987 01:04:43,923 --> 01:04:45,925 There's been a death in the family. 988 01:04:45,969 --> 01:04:47,405 Of course. Yes. 989 01:04:48,928 --> 01:04:49,929 This one, too? 990 01:04:50,712 --> 01:04:51,670 Yes, thanks. 991 01:04:52,845 --> 01:04:54,716 Does Mrs. Willis watch a film every night? 992 01:04:54,760 --> 01:04:56,196 Dr. Willis was a reader. 993 01:04:56,240 --> 01:04:57,719 Madam's the film buff. 994 01:04:57,763 --> 01:04:58,982 I see. 995 01:04:59,025 --> 01:05:01,027 My wife and I, we like to watch television. 996 01:05:01,071 --> 01:05:03,421 We just adore Johnny Carson. 997 01:05:03,900 --> 01:05:05,684 And he goes on at 11:30? 998 01:05:05,727 --> 01:05:06,946 Precisely. 999 01:05:06,990 --> 01:05:08,905 And he goes off at 1:00? 1000 01:05:08,948 --> 01:05:11,559 At which time I went to the projection room, 1001 01:05:11,603 --> 01:05:13,910 and then to Dr. Willis' room. 1002 01:05:13,953 --> 01:05:16,738 If you're considering the possibility of my wife or myself... 1003 01:05:16,782 --> 01:05:18,218 Oh, no, don't get that idea, sir. 1004 01:05:18,262 --> 01:05:20,612 It's just that certain things don't fit. 1005 01:05:20,655 --> 01:05:22,919 Planning a trip around the world. A lot of things. 1006 01:05:22,962 --> 01:05:25,573 Well, he did have problems with his health. 1007 01:05:25,617 --> 01:05:27,793 How long ago did Dr. Willis stop his practice? 1008 01:05:27,836 --> 01:05:29,751 About six months. 1009 01:05:29,795 --> 01:05:32,754 Though he did continue as a consultant to other doctors. 1010 01:05:32,798 --> 01:05:33,930 Where did he keep his files? 1011 01:05:33,973 --> 01:05:35,192 He must have had some files. 1012 01:05:35,235 --> 01:05:37,498 In a filing cabinet in the cellar. 1013 01:05:37,542 --> 01:05:39,239 I'd like to see them. 1014 01:05:39,283 --> 01:05:43,069 RAYMOND: Now, Mrs. Willis instructed me to cooperate to the full. 1015 01:05:43,113 --> 01:05:44,766 But if you don't mind my saying so, 1016 01:05:44,810 --> 01:05:46,594 Dr. Willis' files, sir. 1017 01:05:46,638 --> 01:05:48,248 Well, he was a diagnostician. 1018 01:05:48,292 --> 01:05:52,209 I mean, that Dr. Westrum, he told me that he diagnosed himself. 1019 01:05:52,252 --> 01:05:54,820 Now, if his health was bad, real bad, 1020 01:05:54,863 --> 01:05:56,561 the files might show it. 1021 01:05:57,649 --> 01:05:58,867 Oh, well. 1022 01:05:58,911 --> 01:05:59,912 This way. 1023 01:06:05,613 --> 01:06:07,659 That policeman is starting to get on my nerves. 1024 01:06:09,922 --> 01:06:11,837 What's he still hanging around for? 1025 01:06:12,838 --> 01:06:14,971 [SIGHING] He says 1026 01:06:15,014 --> 01:06:18,539 he's searching for a crystal-clear reason why Henry killed himself. 1027 01:06:18,583 --> 01:06:19,976 [SIGHING] 1028 01:06:20,019 --> 01:06:21,803 I've tried to be patient, 1029 01:06:21,847 --> 01:06:23,066 helpful, 1030 01:06:24,067 --> 01:06:26,504 but the point is, Henry did, 1031 01:06:26,547 --> 01:06:29,202 and he just keeps bringing up painful memories. 1032 01:06:31,770 --> 01:06:34,512 That's... I really don't wanna talk about that anymore. 1033 01:06:35,600 --> 01:06:37,515 Ned, 1034 01:06:37,558 --> 01:06:39,517 there's something I wanna discuss with you. 1035 01:06:41,084 --> 01:06:42,737 My new partner... 1036 01:06:43,956 --> 01:06:45,131 What's his name? 1037 01:06:45,175 --> 01:06:46,567 Fred Loring. 1038 01:06:47,916 --> 01:06:49,266 Yeah. Fred Loring. 1039 01:06:51,572 --> 01:06:54,271 I'm really not pleased with him. 1040 01:06:54,314 --> 01:06:55,924 Can you find a replacement? 1041 01:06:57,709 --> 01:06:59,798 Look, Grace, he's a fantastic dancer. 1042 01:06:59,841 --> 01:07:02,714 We're lucky to have him. He'll be a smash. 1043 01:07:06,326 --> 01:07:09,112 Are you insinuating that I'm not strong enough 1044 01:07:09,155 --> 01:07:11,897 to carry the show by myself? 1045 01:07:11,940 --> 01:07:14,247 Oh, come on. You know I didn't mean that. 1046 01:07:15,727 --> 01:07:17,903 You've always thought that, haven't you? 1047 01:07:17,946 --> 01:07:20,558 Ever since that stupid driving accident 1048 01:07:20,601 --> 01:07:22,168 and your foolish drinking. 1049 01:07:25,128 --> 01:07:27,826 When our careers were in full bloom. 1050 01:07:27,869 --> 01:07:30,046 Those are not very pleasant memories for me. 1051 01:07:31,873 --> 01:07:33,745 I can imagine. 1052 01:07:33,788 --> 01:07:35,051 What about me? 1053 01:07:36,182 --> 01:07:38,097 What about how I feel? 1054 01:07:39,011 --> 01:07:40,578 No one would hire 1055 01:07:40,621 --> 01:07:42,058 Wheeler without Diamond. 1056 01:07:44,147 --> 01:07:45,670 Well, that's all changed now. 1057 01:07:46,410 --> 01:07:48,194 It's my show, 1058 01:07:48,238 --> 01:07:49,761 it's my money. 1059 01:07:50,762 --> 01:07:52,894 And I want... 1060 01:07:52,938 --> 01:07:54,679 I demand a new partner. 1061 01:08:02,382 --> 01:08:03,949 I'll see what I can do. 1062 01:08:06,778 --> 01:08:07,735 Grace, 1063 01:08:10,086 --> 01:08:11,217 I loved you. 1064 01:08:15,700 --> 01:08:17,005 I wanted to marry you. 1065 01:08:21,009 --> 01:08:22,228 And now? 1066 01:08:29,105 --> 01:08:30,976 I still feel the same. 1067 01:08:51,301 --> 01:08:53,433 Uh-uh. Not too fast. You'll knock it out of the cone. 1068 01:08:53,477 --> 01:08:55,305 Captain Siegel, Internal Affairs. 1069 01:08:56,219 --> 01:08:58,003 Internal Affairs? 1070 01:08:58,046 --> 01:08:59,265 Well, what's wrong? 1071 01:08:59,309 --> 01:09:02,703 Tomorrow afternoon, 4:00 on the firing range, 1072 01:09:02,747 --> 01:09:04,009 or I pull your badge. 1073 01:09:22,549 --> 01:09:24,551 [PIANO PLAYING] WOMAN: Grace, how are the rehearsals coming? 1074 01:09:24,595 --> 01:09:25,900 GRACE: Just beautifully, thank you. 1075 01:09:25,944 --> 01:09:27,641 It's such fun to be dancing again. 1076 01:09:27,685 --> 01:09:29,730 Oh, I bet.And, well, Ned... 1077 01:09:29,774 --> 01:09:31,254 He's just done beautiful things... 1078 01:09:31,297 --> 01:09:33,256 I mean, exciting... MAN: Ned, 1079 01:09:33,299 --> 01:09:35,432 how about a number from the new show? 1080 01:09:35,475 --> 01:09:37,390 What a lovely idea. 1081 01:09:37,434 --> 01:09:39,827 That beautiful old tune from the second act curtain. 1082 01:09:39,871 --> 01:09:41,307 Please, Ned. 1083 01:09:41,351 --> 01:09:42,178 All right. 1084 01:09:45,006 --> 01:09:47,661 Ladies and gentlemen, would you clear the floor, please? 1085 01:09:47,705 --> 01:09:49,837 We're going to do a number from the new show 1086 01:09:49,881 --> 01:09:52,318 and I want you to use your imagination 1087 01:09:52,362 --> 01:09:56,322 and imagine a fantastic and lavish production. 1088 01:09:56,366 --> 01:09:58,890 And if you can use your imagination a little further, 1089 01:09:58,933 --> 01:10:00,935 a newer and younger partner for Grace. 1090 01:10:02,328 --> 01:10:04,330 [SOFT MUSIC PLAYING ON PIANO] 1091 01:10:05,766 --> 01:10:07,377 [SINGING] Speak low 1092 01:10:08,900 --> 01:10:11,598 When you speak, love 1093 01:10:13,513 --> 01:10:15,559 Our summer day 1094 01:10:15,602 --> 01:10:17,343 Withers away 1095 01:10:23,436 --> 01:10:26,396 Okay, this won't take long. 1096 01:10:26,439 --> 01:10:29,050 Look at your face. You got ice cream all over your face. 1097 01:10:29,094 --> 01:10:31,705 You think I'm gonna wipe it, you're crazy. 1098 01:10:31,749 --> 01:10:33,403 Wipe off your face. 1099 01:10:33,446 --> 01:10:34,969 Look at you. 1100 01:10:35,013 --> 01:10:37,015 Now listen, I'm not gonna be long. 1101 01:10:37,058 --> 01:10:39,887 So when I come out, then we go to the park and you get your run. 1102 01:10:39,931 --> 01:10:41,237 [EXCLAIMS IN DISGUST] 1103 01:10:47,982 --> 01:10:49,984 NED: [SINGING] Love is a spark 1104 01:10:50,028 --> 01:10:52,596 Lost in the dark 1105 01:10:52,639 --> 01:10:54,598 Too soon 1106 01:10:54,989 --> 01:10:57,296 Too soon 1107 01:10:57,340 --> 01:11:00,299 I feel 1108 01:11:00,343 --> 01:11:03,389 Wherever I go 1109 01:11:03,433 --> 01:11:04,695 Psst. 1110 01:11:04,738 --> 01:11:06,827 That tomorrow is near 1111 01:11:06,871 --> 01:11:09,439 Tomorrow is here 1112 01:11:09,482 --> 01:11:10,788 [HUMMING] 1113 01:11:12,572 --> 01:11:14,313 Madam is entertaining. 1114 01:11:14,357 --> 01:11:16,359 [WHISPERING] Yes. I don't wanna disturb her. That's fine. 1115 01:11:16,402 --> 01:11:19,318 I just want to take another look at the bedroom. 1116 01:11:19,362 --> 01:11:20,928 Only take a few moments. 1117 01:11:20,972 --> 01:11:22,103 [SIGHING] 1118 01:11:22,147 --> 01:11:23,975 I suppose it's all right. 1119 01:11:24,018 --> 01:11:25,324 Thank you. 1120 01:11:27,021 --> 01:11:29,633 NED: [SINGING] And time a thief 1121 01:11:31,983 --> 01:11:33,854 I'm sure you know the way by now. 1122 01:11:33,898 --> 01:11:35,421 Yes, sir. I do. 1123 01:11:35,465 --> 01:11:37,728 Darling we're late 1124 01:11:37,771 --> 01:11:39,425 Darling we're late 1125 01:11:39,469 --> 01:11:41,558 BOTH: [SINGING] The curtain descends 1126 01:11:41,601 --> 01:11:44,474 Everything ends 1127 01:11:44,517 --> 01:11:49,435 Too soon, too soon, I wait 1128 01:11:49,479 --> 01:11:51,307 Isn't it wonderful when everybody... 1129 01:11:52,090 --> 01:11:54,962 BOTH: Darling I wait 1130 01:11:56,399 --> 01:11:59,793 Will you speak low to me 1131 01:11:59,837 --> 01:12:03,667 Speak love to me, and soon 1132 01:12:06,060 --> 01:12:09,934 GRACE: Darling we're late 1133 01:12:09,977 --> 01:12:12,676 NED: Darling we're late 1134 01:12:12,719 --> 01:12:14,025 Darling we're late 1135 01:12:14,068 --> 01:12:16,506 BOTH: The curtain descends 1136 01:12:16,549 --> 01:12:18,029 Everything ends 1137 01:12:18,856 --> 01:12:21,467 Too soon 1138 01:12:21,511 --> 01:12:22,860 Too soon 1139 01:12:23,600 --> 01:12:25,906 I wait 1140 01:12:27,125 --> 01:12:30,041 Darling, I wait 1141 01:12:31,434 --> 01:12:34,567 Will you speak low to me 1142 01:12:34,611 --> 01:12:38,876 Speak love to me, and soon 1143 01:12:44,534 --> 01:12:46,057 [PEOPLE APPLAUDING] 1144 01:13:01,899 --> 01:13:03,117 [DOG BARKING] 1145 01:13:03,161 --> 01:13:04,728 Don't come under here, because I'm gonna drop. 1146 01:13:04,771 --> 01:13:06,425 Grace, what movie are we going to see? 1147 01:13:06,469 --> 01:13:07,992 We're going to see Paradise, 1148 01:13:08,035 --> 01:13:10,037 the very first musical Diamond and Wheeler 1149 01:13:10,081 --> 01:13:11,952 ever made together. Wonderful. 1150 01:13:11,996 --> 01:13:13,389 Right this way, everyone. 1151 01:13:14,781 --> 01:13:16,957 GRACE: Raymond. 1152 01:13:17,001 --> 01:13:19,220 Just sit anywhere. It really doesn't matter 1153 01:13:19,264 --> 01:13:20,483 [DOG BARKING] 1154 01:13:21,048 --> 01:13:22,398 where you sit. 1155 01:13:29,056 --> 01:13:31,407 Raymond, you start the film. I'll be right back. 1156 01:13:35,715 --> 01:13:37,543 Go away! 1157 01:13:37,587 --> 01:13:39,153 Would you go away! Now, I told you. 1158 01:13:39,197 --> 01:13:40,459 Go away! 1159 01:13:40,503 --> 01:13:42,548 Go on. Go away, dog. 1160 01:13:42,592 --> 01:13:43,767 Get on back. I'm gonna drop. 1161 01:13:57,607 --> 01:13:59,217 Hey! 1162 01:13:59,260 --> 01:14:01,175 Didn't I tell you to stay in the car? 1163 01:14:02,220 --> 01:14:04,962 Hmm? Didn't I tell you to stay in the car? 1164 01:14:05,005 --> 01:14:07,443 Have you taken leave of your senses? Suppose I landed on you? 1165 01:14:09,532 --> 01:14:11,142 Well, I guess it looks that way, doesn't it? 1166 01:14:11,185 --> 01:14:12,491 Sorry. 1167 01:14:12,535 --> 01:14:13,536 Here. 1168 01:14:13,579 --> 01:14:15,102 Let me help you. 1169 01:14:15,146 --> 01:14:17,061 Thank you very much. 1170 01:14:17,104 --> 01:14:20,804 Did you wanna see me? Or do you just enjoy swinging from trees? 1171 01:14:20,847 --> 01:14:22,849 Well, I saw you had guests. I didn't wanna bother you. 1172 01:14:22,893 --> 01:14:23,981 Oh. 1173 01:14:24,024 --> 01:14:26,723 Well, now that you have... 1174 01:14:26,766 --> 01:14:29,508 You know, you're right. You can't climb up that tree on to the balcony, 1175 01:14:29,552 --> 01:14:31,467 but you sure as hell can climb down. 1176 01:14:32,206 --> 01:14:33,730 I know, because I just did it 1177 01:14:33,773 --> 01:14:35,906 and if I can do it, almost anybody can do it 1178 01:14:35,949 --> 01:14:38,474 because I'm in very bad shape. I almost broke my neck. 1179 01:14:39,736 --> 01:14:40,998 I see what you mean. 1180 01:14:42,086 --> 01:14:44,088 You know, 1181 01:14:44,131 --> 01:14:47,961 I don't think you're being completely candid with me about your frequent visits. 1182 01:14:51,269 --> 01:14:52,662 Well, as a matter of fact... 1183 01:14:52,705 --> 01:14:54,533 But I think I know the reason 1184 01:14:54,577 --> 01:14:57,536 why you persist in popping up. 1185 01:14:57,580 --> 01:15:01,105 You simply enjoy being around the magic of show business. 1186 01:15:03,107 --> 01:15:06,110 Well, you're a very magnetic lady, there's no doubt about it. 1187 01:15:08,068 --> 01:15:10,027 But I do have guests. 1188 01:15:10,070 --> 01:15:12,986 Would you care to join us? We're running a film. 1189 01:15:13,030 --> 01:15:15,815 Thank you very, very much. No, I can't. 1190 01:15:15,859 --> 01:15:19,036 This is Sunday and I promised my dog, I'd take him to the park. 1191 01:15:19,950 --> 01:15:22,518 You promised your dog? 1192 01:15:23,649 --> 01:15:25,912 How sweet. 1193 01:15:25,956 --> 01:15:28,915 Well, then perhaps one night during the week. 1194 01:15:28,959 --> 01:15:31,048 That'll be wonderful. Thank you. 1195 01:15:31,091 --> 01:15:32,615 Okay. Goodbye. 1196 01:15:37,794 --> 01:15:38,577 [WHISTLES] 1197 01:15:42,886 --> 01:15:44,627 [PIANO PLAYING] 1198 01:15:47,673 --> 01:15:50,023 NED: Pat, can you take a little wider swing 1199 01:15:50,067 --> 01:15:51,111 about another foot on that end, 1200 01:15:51,155 --> 01:15:52,765 to put on this end?All right. 1201 01:15:52,809 --> 01:15:54,550 Come up this way. I'll catch you at the next rehearsal. 1202 01:15:55,246 --> 01:15:56,377 Can I help you? 1203 01:15:56,421 --> 01:15:57,596 No. 1204 01:16:00,991 --> 01:16:02,296 Who are you? 1205 01:16:02,340 --> 01:16:04,777 I'm waiting for Lieutenant Columbo. 1206 01:16:04,821 --> 01:16:07,171 But I requested that he meet me here. 1207 01:16:07,911 --> 01:16:09,086 Right. 1208 01:16:10,087 --> 01:16:11,088 Well, where is he? 1209 01:16:11,828 --> 01:16:13,090 I don't know. 1210 01:16:16,093 --> 01:16:17,877 Are you a policeman? 1211 01:16:17,921 --> 01:16:19,270 He told me to be here. 1212 01:16:30,673 --> 01:16:31,891 NED: Columbo, 1213 01:16:31,935 --> 01:16:34,720 I wanted to talk to you, not to anyone else. 1214 01:16:34,764 --> 01:16:37,201 Right, sir. And I wanna talk to you. 1215 01:16:37,244 --> 01:16:38,376 Fine. 1216 01:16:38,419 --> 01:16:40,639 Now. Privately, in my office. 1217 01:16:40,683 --> 01:16:42,249 Absolutely, sir. Immediately. 1218 01:16:51,302 --> 01:16:52,695 Cross the wrists up there. 1219 01:16:55,045 --> 01:16:56,220 What's up, Columbo? 1220 01:16:56,263 --> 01:16:57,700 You sounded panicky on the phone. 1221 01:16:57,743 --> 01:16:59,092 I want you to do me a favor. 1222 01:16:59,136 --> 01:17:00,833 It's my day off. 1223 01:17:00,877 --> 01:17:02,139 Here's my badge. 1224 01:17:02,182 --> 01:17:04,097 Go down to the pistol range 1225 01:17:04,141 --> 01:17:05,925 take my test for me. 1226 01:17:05,969 --> 01:17:07,318 That's against the rules. 1227 01:17:07,361 --> 01:17:08,667 They'll never know the difference. 1228 01:17:08,711 --> 01:17:10,016 Here's $5 for your trouble. 1229 01:17:10,930 --> 01:17:12,671 You bribing me, Lieutenant? 1230 01:17:12,715 --> 01:17:14,630 I can't hit the target. You gotta give me a break. 1231 01:17:15,805 --> 01:17:17,154 You owe me one, Columbo. 1232 01:17:22,289 --> 01:17:24,378 Lieutenant, I thought I made it very clear to you 1233 01:17:24,422 --> 01:17:26,729 that you were to stop bothering Grace. 1234 01:17:28,078 --> 01:17:30,210 Well, sir, I've got some problems... 1235 01:17:30,254 --> 01:17:31,951 Look, she's in dreadful shape. 1236 01:17:31,995 --> 01:17:34,084 I was up to breakfast the other day and she's... 1237 01:17:34,127 --> 01:17:37,217 She came apart right in front of my eyes and it's all your fault. 1238 01:17:37,261 --> 01:17:39,002 I want you to leave her alone! 1239 01:17:39,045 --> 01:17:40,177 Yes or no? 1240 01:17:43,006 --> 01:17:45,182 Yes or no? 1241 01:17:45,225 --> 01:17:47,053 Sir, I can't do that. 1242 01:17:53,320 --> 01:17:54,844 What's your precinct number? 1243 01:17:58,935 --> 01:18:00,980 I don't believe that Dr. Willis killed himself. 1244 01:18:01,024 --> 01:18:02,068 [SCOFFS] 1245 01:18:02,112 --> 01:18:03,853 That's ridiculous. 1246 01:18:03,896 --> 01:18:06,246 A man is found in a locked room, 1247 01:18:06,290 --> 01:18:07,987 with a gun in his hand, 1248 01:18:08,031 --> 01:18:10,947 papers beside him indicating he needed surgery. 1249 01:18:10,990 --> 01:18:12,339 What more proof do you need? 1250 01:18:12,383 --> 01:18:14,298 Well, the surgery wasn't that serious. 1251 01:18:14,341 --> 01:18:16,387 Prostate operations are highly successful. 1252 01:18:16,430 --> 01:18:18,389 As a doctor, he would know that. 1253 01:18:18,432 --> 01:18:19,520 There was nothing to fear. 1254 01:18:19,564 --> 01:18:22,175 That's not the explanation. 1255 01:18:22,219 --> 01:18:24,743 Why did he kill himself? You tell me. 1256 01:18:26,005 --> 01:18:27,137 [SLAMMING PHONE DOWN] 1257 01:18:27,180 --> 01:18:29,139 Lieutenant, you must be aware of the fact 1258 01:18:29,182 --> 01:18:31,794 that men who retire from very active lives 1259 01:18:31,837 --> 01:18:33,534 very often go into severe depression 1260 01:18:33,578 --> 01:18:36,146 for no apparent reason whatsoever. 1261 01:18:36,189 --> 01:18:37,974 I know. I've been there. 1262 01:18:38,017 --> 01:18:39,758 You didn't shoot yourself, did you? 1263 01:18:43,022 --> 01:18:44,807 Big difference between being old and unhappy 1264 01:18:44,850 --> 01:18:46,286 and putting a gun to your head. 1265 01:18:47,070 --> 01:18:48,549 Has to be a reason. 1266 01:18:48,593 --> 01:18:50,073 I'll tell you why I, 1267 01:18:50,116 --> 01:18:53,206 I can't leave Miss Wheeler alone. 1268 01:18:53,250 --> 01:18:56,470 I have very good reason to believe that Miss Wheeler killed her husband. 1269 01:18:58,821 --> 01:19:00,431 If you think I'm gonna stand here and listen to that, 1270 01:19:00,474 --> 01:19:02,215 I'll get a lawyer! 1271 01:19:02,259 --> 01:19:04,174 I'll get a battery of lawyers and the least that can happen 1272 01:19:04,217 --> 01:19:08,526 will be the end of one very unimportant career! Out! 1273 01:19:08,569 --> 01:19:10,223 I think I can prove it, sir. 1274 01:19:12,095 --> 01:19:13,792 How? 1275 01:19:13,836 --> 01:19:16,490 Ordinarily Dr. Willis takes one sleeping pill before going to bed. 1276 01:19:16,534 --> 01:19:19,929 Each capsule contains five milligrams of phenobarbital. 1277 01:19:22,148 --> 01:19:25,586 The autopsy reveals that he had twice that much in him. 1278 01:19:25,630 --> 01:19:28,372 So, what does that prove? It's not enough to kill him. 1279 01:19:28,415 --> 01:19:30,374 No, sir, it wasn't enough to kill him. 1280 01:19:32,115 --> 01:19:36,249 But it is enough to put him into a very deep sleep. 1281 01:19:36,293 --> 01:19:40,079 Deep enough so that someone could put a gun in his hand without waking him 1282 01:19:40,123 --> 01:19:42,342 and then pull the trigger. 1283 01:19:42,386 --> 01:19:44,388 But we're not talking about someone. 1284 01:19:44,431 --> 01:19:47,173 We're talking about Grace. 1285 01:19:47,217 --> 01:19:49,088 There were only three people in the house. 1286 01:19:49,132 --> 01:19:50,176 The maid, 1287 01:19:50,220 --> 01:19:51,351 the butler 1288 01:19:51,395 --> 01:19:52,875 and Miss Willis. 1289 01:19:52,918 --> 01:19:55,051 So it had to be suicide. 1290 01:19:55,094 --> 01:19:56,487 The door was locked 1291 01:19:56,530 --> 01:19:58,837 and bolted from the inside. 1292 01:19:58,881 --> 01:19:59,969 No one could get out. 1293 01:20:00,012 --> 01:20:02,841 I got out. 1294 01:20:02,885 --> 01:20:06,932 I jumped from the balcony to the branch of the tree and then to the ground. 1295 01:20:06,976 --> 01:20:08,325 It's not easy. 1296 01:20:09,892 --> 01:20:11,154 But I did it. 1297 01:20:12,155 --> 01:20:13,809 And she's a dancer 1298 01:20:14,505 --> 01:20:16,594 and in very good condition. 1299 01:20:17,595 --> 01:20:18,857 She could do that. 1300 01:20:22,165 --> 01:20:24,254 But why? 1301 01:20:24,297 --> 01:20:26,430 Why would Grace wanna kill Henry? 1302 01:20:29,085 --> 01:20:31,043 For her career. 1303 01:20:31,087 --> 01:20:32,871 To get the money 1304 01:20:32,915 --> 01:20:34,568 to finance her career. 1305 01:20:36,570 --> 01:20:38,529 But he offered to give her the money. 1306 01:20:39,965 --> 01:20:42,620 Dr. Willis would never have done that. 1307 01:20:42,663 --> 01:20:44,970 How the hell would you know? 1308 01:20:45,014 --> 01:20:47,625 Let me tell you something, Lieutenant, about being a... 1309 01:20:48,931 --> 01:20:50,106 A star. 1310 01:20:50,149 --> 01:20:51,368 Which Grace was. 1311 01:20:52,630 --> 01:20:55,459 It's a crazy, ecstatic... 1312 01:20:56,503 --> 01:21:00,290 expulsive blow to the ego. 1313 01:21:00,333 --> 01:21:02,988 Very few people are lucky enough to be able to handle it. 1314 01:21:03,032 --> 01:21:05,904 And unfortunately Grace wasn't one of those. 1315 01:21:07,340 --> 01:21:09,299 She's overly ambitious. I know that. 1316 01:21:10,691 --> 01:21:12,215 But murder? 1317 01:21:12,258 --> 01:21:14,217 By someone I've known 1318 01:21:15,609 --> 01:21:17,524 and loved 1319 01:21:17,568 --> 01:21:19,657 for years. I can't accept that. I won't accept that. 1320 01:21:22,355 --> 01:21:23,400 I think she did it. 1321 01:21:25,750 --> 01:21:28,013 She invited me to her house tonight to watch her film. 1322 01:21:28,057 --> 01:21:29,449 I'm going. 1323 01:21:29,493 --> 01:21:31,625 If she means anything to you, you ought to be there. 1324 01:21:31,669 --> 01:21:33,149 'Cause I think she did it. 1325 01:21:42,985 --> 01:21:44,725 I don't think it's quite right. 1326 01:21:44,769 --> 01:21:46,075 Let's try the pearls. 1327 01:21:46,118 --> 01:21:48,077 All right. I'll put those on. 1328 01:21:49,600 --> 01:21:50,644 RAYMOND: You rang, madam? 1329 01:21:50,688 --> 01:21:52,211 Oh, yes, Raymond. 1330 01:21:52,255 --> 01:21:54,126 I wanna be sure everything is in order. 1331 01:21:54,170 --> 01:21:55,911 After all, Mr. and Mrs... 1332 01:21:55,954 --> 01:21:58,217 Columbo, mum.Oh, yes, thank you, Alma. 1333 01:21:58,261 --> 01:22:00,959 After all, they are very old and loyal fans, 1334 01:22:01,003 --> 01:22:03,875 and I want them to have an absolutely regal evening. 1335 01:22:03,919 --> 01:22:05,746 Of course, madam. 1336 01:22:05,790 --> 01:22:08,488 The '68 champagne and caviar? 1337 01:22:09,489 --> 01:22:10,882 Lovely, lovely. 1338 01:22:10,926 --> 01:22:12,536 [DOORBELL RINGING] 1339 01:22:12,579 --> 01:22:14,930 Oh, that's them, they're here already. 1340 01:22:16,105 --> 01:22:17,193 [SIGHING] 1341 01:22:18,194 --> 01:22:19,717 How do I look? 1342 01:22:20,805 --> 01:22:22,763 Just like in one of your movies, mum. 1343 01:22:27,203 --> 01:22:28,639 RAYMOND: Good evening, sir. 1344 01:22:29,683 --> 01:22:31,729 COLUMBO: Is that Mr. Diamond's car? 1345 01:22:31,772 --> 01:22:32,948 Yes, it is. 1346 01:22:33,818 --> 01:22:35,211 Where is Miss Wheeler? 1347 01:22:35,254 --> 01:22:36,734 She's upstairs getting ready. 1348 01:22:38,170 --> 01:22:39,780 Where is Mr. Diamond? 1349 01:22:39,824 --> 01:22:41,130 He's on the patio, I think. 1350 01:22:41,173 --> 01:22:42,609 There's champagne in the living room. 1351 01:22:42,653 --> 01:22:43,959 Help yourself. 1352 01:22:44,002 --> 01:22:46,700 Miss Wheeler will be down right away. 1353 01:22:46,744 --> 01:22:48,615 Thank you. 1354 01:22:48,659 --> 01:22:52,228 You are looking unusually elegant, I must say. 1355 01:22:52,271 --> 01:22:54,186 How long has Mr. Diamond been here? 1356 01:22:55,013 --> 01:22:56,188 Few minutes. 1357 01:23:08,722 --> 01:23:09,897 Good evening. 1358 01:23:09,941 --> 01:23:11,943 Good evening. 1359 01:23:11,987 --> 01:23:13,684 They say she'll be right down. 1360 01:23:14,685 --> 01:23:15,991 That's what I was told. 1361 01:23:18,950 --> 01:23:20,560 Care for a cigar? 1362 01:23:21,344 --> 01:23:22,693 No, thanks. 1363 01:23:23,824 --> 01:23:26,175 I ought to give these things up. 1364 01:23:26,218 --> 01:23:27,741 I just can't seem to manage it. 1365 01:23:33,182 --> 01:23:36,707 The running time of this film is one hour and 45 minutes. 1366 01:23:38,883 --> 01:23:40,798 I have a problem with this case, sir. 1367 01:23:41,668 --> 01:23:43,409 GRACE: Oh, Raymond. 1368 01:23:43,453 --> 01:23:45,629 I think we should put the hot hors d'oeuvres in the viewing room. 1369 01:23:45,672 --> 01:23:47,239 Someone may wanna nibble during the screening. 1370 01:23:47,283 --> 01:23:49,024 RAYMOND: Very good, madam. 1371 01:23:49,067 --> 01:23:50,547 Ned, darling. 1372 01:23:52,636 --> 01:23:56,118 Lieutenant, you look simply smashing. 1373 01:23:56,161 --> 01:23:58,555 Oh, Ned, be a dear and pour some champagne. 1374 01:23:59,208 --> 01:24:00,296 Now, 1375 01:24:00,339 --> 01:24:01,819 where's your wife? 1376 01:24:01,862 --> 01:24:04,039 Well, she's a little under the weather, ma'am. 1377 01:24:04,082 --> 01:24:06,563 That is a shame. 1378 01:24:06,606 --> 01:24:08,869 Well, as they say, I guess the show must go on. 1379 01:24:08,913 --> 01:24:12,090 Did you tell Raymond which film you wanted to see? 1380 01:24:12,134 --> 01:24:13,874 Yes, ma'am. I took care of that this afternoon. 1381 01:24:13,918 --> 01:24:15,137 Let me guess. 1382 01:24:15,180 --> 01:24:16,225 Walking My Baby. 1383 01:24:16,268 --> 01:24:17,748 How'd you know? I don't know. 1384 01:24:17,791 --> 01:24:19,663 Maybe because it's my favorite, too. 1385 01:24:19,706 --> 01:24:21,708 Though I think Ned prefers Paradise. 1386 01:24:21,752 --> 01:24:22,883 I like them both, Grace. 1387 01:24:22,927 --> 01:24:24,755 Thank you, darling. 1388 01:24:24,798 --> 01:24:26,322 To your enjoyment of the film. 1389 01:24:28,759 --> 01:24:30,717 Oh, please excuse me. I must tell Alma 1390 01:24:30,761 --> 01:24:32,197 there'll only be three for dinner. 1391 01:24:32,241 --> 01:24:34,721 Alma, there'll be three, dear. 1392 01:24:34,765 --> 01:24:38,203 I believe in that case, I'll sit here and the Lieutenant there... 1393 01:24:38,247 --> 01:24:40,945 The running time for Walking My Baby is an hour and 45 minutes. 1394 01:24:43,165 --> 01:24:45,036 I even checked out another uncut print. 1395 01:24:45,080 --> 01:24:46,733 It was owned by the film museum. 1396 01:24:46,777 --> 01:24:48,257 Hour and 45 minutes. 1397 01:24:48,300 --> 01:24:49,823 GRACE: Raymond. So? 1398 01:24:49,867 --> 01:24:50,911 Raymond? 1399 01:24:51,216 --> 01:24:53,305 Raymond! 1400 01:24:53,349 --> 01:24:55,699 How come the night Dr. Willis died it took two hours? 1401 01:24:59,094 --> 01:25:01,008 I don't understand. 1402 01:25:01,052 --> 01:25:03,010 The film runs an hour and three quarters, as I just said. 1403 01:25:03,054 --> 01:25:06,753 The night Dr. Willis died, it took two hours. I'm asking why. 1404 01:25:06,797 --> 01:25:09,974 Well, how do you know it ran two hours? 1405 01:25:10,017 --> 01:25:12,194 Raymond... GRACE: Something that might interest you. 1406 01:25:12,237 --> 01:25:13,934 The original premier program. 1407 01:25:13,978 --> 01:25:15,849 Oh, they turned out beautifully. 1408 01:25:15,893 --> 01:25:18,765 We had them leather bound and they just came back. 1409 01:25:18,809 --> 01:25:20,680 Perhaps the Lieutenant would like to see one. 1410 01:25:22,204 --> 01:25:23,292 Oh, I certainly would. 1411 01:25:23,335 --> 01:25:25,250 I was hoping you'd say that. 1412 01:25:25,294 --> 01:25:27,078 I wonder where I put them. 1413 01:25:27,122 --> 01:25:29,385 You'll be amazed at the number of faces you'll recognize. 1414 01:25:29,428 --> 01:25:30,777 That's what's such fun. 1415 01:25:33,302 --> 01:25:37,175 How do you know? How do you know it ran for two hours? 1416 01:25:37,219 --> 01:25:40,091 Raymond told me that the film started at exactly 11:00 1417 01:25:40,135 --> 01:25:42,311 and at 1:00 when The Johnny Carson show was over, 1418 01:25:42,354 --> 01:25:43,790 he returned to the projection room 1419 01:25:43,834 --> 01:25:45,662 and Miss Wheeler was still watching the film. 1420 01:25:45,705 --> 01:25:46,793 It was just ending. 1421 01:25:46,837 --> 01:25:48,317 Just a couple minutes past 1:00. 1422 01:25:49,318 --> 01:25:51,233 COLUMBO: If that's too much trouble, don't bother. 1423 01:25:51,276 --> 01:25:54,366 Oh, not at all. No. 1424 01:25:54,410 --> 01:25:57,761 From 11:00 to a couple minutes past 1:00 is better than two hours. 1425 01:25:59,850 --> 01:26:01,156 I can't account for that. 1426 01:26:01,982 --> 01:26:03,723 Ned, 1427 01:26:03,767 --> 01:26:05,812 was your champagne properly chilled? 1428 01:26:05,856 --> 01:26:07,074 It's fine, Grace. GRACE: Good. 1429 01:26:07,118 --> 01:26:08,293 Thank you. 1430 01:26:08,337 --> 01:26:10,077 You know who else likes champagne? 1431 01:26:11,035 --> 01:26:13,255 Raymond. Don't say anything. 1432 01:26:13,298 --> 01:26:15,170 Sure doesn't show it. 1433 01:26:15,213 --> 01:26:16,432 He could've fooled me. 1434 01:26:16,475 --> 01:26:18,434 He is darling, isn't he? 1435 01:26:22,220 --> 01:26:25,963 Anyway, what difference does it make? It doesn't mean anything. 1436 01:26:27,834 --> 01:26:29,706 [WHISPERING] Oh, it means a great deal, sir. 1437 01:26:31,273 --> 01:26:33,231 It goes to the very heart of the matter. 1438 01:26:33,275 --> 01:26:34,928 GRACE: I just have to ask him. 1439 01:26:34,972 --> 01:26:36,843 Raymond, may I see you for a second? 1440 01:26:36,887 --> 01:26:39,411 I can't seem to find those programs that came today. 1441 01:26:41,370 --> 01:26:43,023 Never mind. Here they are. I found them. 1442 01:26:44,286 --> 01:26:47,158 Why the additional 15 minutes? 1443 01:26:47,202 --> 01:26:49,943 That's the question that first turned my suspicions 1444 01:26:49,987 --> 01:26:52,468 towards Mrs. Wheeler. It has to be answered. It can't be dismissed. 1445 01:26:53,295 --> 01:26:54,861 Ned, 1446 01:26:54,905 --> 01:26:57,255 remember that Caribbean picture we did? 1447 01:26:57,299 --> 01:27:00,867 There was a tiny, tiny part of the hotel clerk. We weren't even in the scene. 1448 01:27:00,911 --> 01:27:02,129 Well, 1449 01:27:02,173 --> 01:27:03,261 guess who it was? 1450 01:27:03,305 --> 01:27:04,741 I don't know. 1451 01:27:05,263 --> 01:27:06,308 Donald Meek. 1452 01:27:06,351 --> 01:27:08,048 Donald Meek. Donald Meek? 1453 01:27:08,092 --> 01:27:09,746 I had no idea. 1454 01:27:09,789 --> 01:27:12,183 There's Edward Arnold. I knew he was in it, but Donald Meek? 1455 01:27:12,227 --> 01:27:13,532 I mean... 1456 01:27:13,576 --> 01:27:15,491 Well, one second, I'll find Walking My Baby. 1457 01:27:22,149 --> 01:27:25,501 It's your job to answer questions, Lieutenant. 1458 01:27:27,416 --> 01:27:28,460 The film broke. 1459 01:27:30,810 --> 01:27:31,898 The film broke. 1460 01:27:31,942 --> 01:27:34,161 You can see the actual splicing. 1461 01:27:34,205 --> 01:27:37,252 You can see where the film was mended together. 30 frames are missing. 1462 01:27:38,514 --> 01:27:40,559 Well, that's innocent enough. 1463 01:27:40,603 --> 01:27:43,214 That accounts for the missing time. 1464 01:27:43,258 --> 01:27:46,522 The film broke and had to be repaired. 1465 01:27:46,565 --> 01:27:49,568 That would depend on how long it takes to repair it, 1466 01:27:49,612 --> 01:27:51,266 wouldn't you say? 1467 01:27:52,963 --> 01:27:55,052 RAYMOND: The film's ready.I don't follow you, Lieutenant. 1468 01:27:55,095 --> 01:27:56,836 Gentlemen, we are ready. 1469 01:27:58,360 --> 01:27:59,796 Oh, that picture. 1470 01:27:59,839 --> 01:28:01,580 It's just marvelous of you, 1471 01:28:01,624 --> 01:28:04,583 but it's horrid, just awful of me. 1472 01:28:04,627 --> 01:28:07,369 Lieutenant, you want a laugh? Look at those shoes. 1473 01:28:07,412 --> 01:28:08,587 They are funny, aren't they? 1474 01:28:08,631 --> 01:28:10,328 Aren't they? But you look pretty. 1475 01:28:11,416 --> 01:28:13,070 They didn't affect your eyes. 1476 01:28:13,113 --> 01:28:16,465 Oh, my, you are a dear. 1477 01:28:16,508 --> 01:28:19,206 Well, the hors d'oeuvres are here. Make yourselves comfortable. 1478 01:28:19,250 --> 01:28:20,425 Would you like your drink freshened? 1479 01:28:20,469 --> 01:28:21,861 No, thank you. 1480 01:28:21,905 --> 01:28:23,080 All right, Lieutenant. 1481 01:28:23,123 --> 01:28:24,386 Why don't you sit over there? 1482 01:28:26,475 --> 01:28:28,172 You may start the film, Raymond. 1483 01:28:28,215 --> 01:28:29,565 Very good, madam. 1484 01:28:36,572 --> 01:28:39,009 [WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME PLAYING] 1485 01:29:12,347 --> 01:29:13,348 [STATIC] 1486 01:29:14,218 --> 01:29:15,393 Not now! 1487 01:29:16,525 --> 01:29:18,004 What the hell is that? 1488 01:29:18,048 --> 01:29:20,442 That's what happened the night her husband died. 1489 01:29:20,485 --> 01:29:21,486 You're responsible for this. 1490 01:29:21,530 --> 01:29:23,358 Yes. 1491 01:29:23,401 --> 01:29:25,577 I tampered with the film to make sure it would break. 1492 01:29:25,621 --> 01:29:28,319 You've lost me completely, Lieutenant. 1493 01:29:28,363 --> 01:29:30,626 Let's see how long it takes her to repair the film. 1494 01:29:35,544 --> 01:29:37,110 Seems to know what she's doing. 1495 01:29:42,594 --> 01:29:44,117 Knows how to work the splicer. 1496 01:29:44,161 --> 01:29:46,424 You see, actually this is a very simple procedure. 1497 01:29:46,468 --> 01:29:47,643 Even a child could do it. 1498 01:29:50,602 --> 01:29:51,690 How you doing, Miss Wheeler? 1499 01:29:51,734 --> 01:29:54,040 GRACE: I could scream. 1500 01:29:54,084 --> 01:29:57,609 [STUTTERING] It makes me so mad I could scream. 1501 01:29:57,653 --> 01:30:00,220 I get nervous when things don't go right. 1502 01:30:00,569 --> 01:30:02,179 But... 1503 01:30:02,222 --> 01:30:04,268 It'll be just a minute. I'm almost ready. 1504 01:30:09,273 --> 01:30:10,666 It's been 30 seconds. 1505 01:30:12,494 --> 01:30:13,625 She said she's almost done. 1506 01:30:15,453 --> 01:30:17,934 Do you see the problem? 1507 01:30:17,977 --> 01:30:20,153 We have to account for 15 minutes. 1508 01:30:20,197 --> 01:30:22,460 Let's say it takes her four minutes to repair the film. 1509 01:30:22,504 --> 01:30:25,376 How do we account for the remaining 11 minutes? 1510 01:30:25,420 --> 01:30:27,639 It has to be one of four possibilities. 1511 01:30:32,383 --> 01:30:35,430 She was sitting here watching the film and the film broke. 1512 01:30:35,473 --> 01:30:37,649 One, she could go out in the kitchen and ask Raymond to fix it. 1513 01:30:37,693 --> 01:30:38,998 We know she didn't do that. 1514 01:30:39,651 --> 01:30:41,740 Or two, 1515 01:30:41,784 --> 01:30:44,264 she's sitting here and the film breaks 1516 01:30:44,308 --> 01:30:47,137 and all by herself she sits here for 11 minutes 1517 01:30:47,180 --> 01:30:50,706 and she watches a white screen and then she decides to go in there and she fixes it. 1518 01:30:50,749 --> 01:30:53,143 It takes four minutes. Or three, 1519 01:30:53,186 --> 01:30:54,710 it breaks. 1520 01:30:54,753 --> 01:30:57,234 She goes back there. Takes four minutes to fix it 1521 01:30:57,277 --> 01:30:59,541 and then she stands on her head for 11 minutes. 1522 01:30:59,584 --> 01:31:00,977 Or four, 1523 01:31:01,717 --> 01:31:03,327 the film breaks, 1524 01:31:04,502 --> 01:31:06,417 but she doesn't know it 1525 01:31:07,592 --> 01:31:10,726 because she is not in the screening room. 1526 01:31:10,769 --> 01:31:13,119 She's not watching the film. 1527 01:31:13,163 --> 01:31:16,209 She's upstairs in her husband's bedroom firing a pistol. 1528 01:31:19,299 --> 01:31:22,477 And while she's out of the room, this film is not running 1529 01:31:22,520 --> 01:31:25,001 and that accounts for the 11 minutes. 1530 01:31:25,741 --> 01:31:28,526 Now, she comes back 1531 01:31:28,570 --> 01:31:31,137 and she sees that the film is broken, 1532 01:31:31,181 --> 01:31:33,139 she takes four minutes to fix it 1533 01:31:33,183 --> 01:31:35,446 and that adds up to 15 minutes 1534 01:31:35,490 --> 01:31:37,230 that the film is not running. 1535 01:31:38,580 --> 01:31:40,625 And that, sir, 1536 01:31:40,669 --> 01:31:43,498 is why the film took two hours 1537 01:31:43,541 --> 01:31:45,674 instead of an hour and 45 minutes. 1538 01:31:58,469 --> 01:32:00,079 It's almost done. 1539 01:32:01,646 --> 01:32:03,256 It's been about three minutes. 1540 01:32:04,736 --> 01:32:07,086 There's no doubt she did it. 1541 01:32:07,130 --> 01:32:09,045 But I have a problem with this case. 1542 01:32:18,228 --> 01:32:20,143 I went looking in Dr. Willis' files 1543 01:32:20,186 --> 01:32:23,712 to see what I could find out about his health. I found this... 1544 01:32:23,755 --> 01:32:25,757 under the name of Rosemary Landon. 1545 01:32:28,630 --> 01:32:32,503 Now, as you can see, the patient has an inoperable aneurysm of the brain. 1546 01:32:32,547 --> 01:32:34,157 That's a weak spot in the artery. 1547 01:32:35,593 --> 01:32:36,768 Rosemary Landon. 1548 01:32:37,813 --> 01:32:39,162 Rosie! 1549 01:32:39,423 --> 01:32:41,599 Rosie. 1550 01:32:41,643 --> 01:32:44,210 That was Dr. Willis' code name for his wife. 1551 01:32:44,254 --> 01:32:46,386 He didn't want her to know anything about it. 1552 01:32:46,430 --> 01:32:48,388 That is a progressive memory disease 1553 01:32:48,432 --> 01:32:50,347 that knocks out the memory cells. 1554 01:32:50,390 --> 01:32:52,610 She can recall things from a long time ago, 1555 01:32:52,654 --> 01:32:55,091 but she's very shaky about anything now. 1556 01:32:55,657 --> 01:32:57,397 That's how I knew 1557 01:32:57,441 --> 01:32:59,835 that Dr. Willis would never consent to her resuming her career. 1558 01:32:59,878 --> 01:33:01,663 Because the strain of performing 1559 01:33:01,706 --> 01:33:03,752 could literally kill her at any moment. 1560 01:33:04,796 --> 01:33:08,104 My God! And he never told her! 1561 01:33:11,150 --> 01:33:12,282 How long has she got? 1562 01:33:13,675 --> 01:33:15,807 A week, a month, 1563 01:33:17,461 --> 01:33:18,854 two months on the outside. 1564 01:33:21,291 --> 01:33:24,424 My problem, sir, is, I don't believe 1565 01:33:24,468 --> 01:33:26,383 that she even remembers killing him. 1566 01:33:29,473 --> 01:33:33,129 [WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME PLAYING] 1567 01:33:33,782 --> 01:33:36,132 But to kill Henry? 1568 01:33:37,699 --> 01:33:40,658 All you've got is proof that it wasn't a suicide. 1569 01:33:40,702 --> 01:33:42,617 What are you talking about? 1570 01:33:44,880 --> 01:33:48,492 Are you still saying that my husband was murdered? 1571 01:33:48,535 --> 01:33:50,450 Yes, ma'am. 1572 01:33:50,494 --> 01:33:53,715 How can you possibly think that someone in this house killed my husband? 1573 01:33:53,758 --> 01:33:55,934 He took his own life! 1574 01:33:55,978 --> 01:33:58,720 No, ma'am. No, he didn't. 1575 01:33:58,763 --> 01:34:00,939 Just a minute, Lieutenant. 1576 01:34:00,983 --> 01:34:02,767 I want to know once and for all 1577 01:34:02,811 --> 01:34:04,682 what this Lieutenant is trying to say! 1578 01:34:04,726 --> 01:34:05,814 Ma'am, the other evening we learned... 1579 01:34:05,857 --> 01:34:08,381 Grace, this has gone on long enough. 1580 01:34:08,425 --> 01:34:10,296 I killed Henry. 1581 01:34:10,340 --> 01:34:13,473 I took the gun out of the glove compartment. 1582 01:34:13,517 --> 01:34:14,736 I came through a rear window. 1583 01:34:14,779 --> 01:34:17,390 I went up to his room and I shot him. 1584 01:34:17,434 --> 01:34:21,481 And I made good my escape over the balcony. 1585 01:34:21,525 --> 01:34:23,309 GRACE: You don't know what you're saying! 1586 01:34:23,353 --> 01:34:24,920 NED: It's true, Grace. It's true! [SOBBING] No! 1587 01:34:24,963 --> 01:34:27,487 No, it can't be true! Why? 1588 01:34:27,531 --> 01:34:29,664 Why would you do anything like that? 1589 01:34:29,707 --> 01:34:31,404 Why? For you, Grace. 1590 01:34:33,580 --> 01:34:35,191 For you, Grace. 1591 01:34:35,582 --> 01:34:37,193 For you. 1592 01:34:37,236 --> 01:34:38,281 For me? 1593 01:34:39,804 --> 01:34:41,327 Henry was preventing you 1594 01:34:41,371 --> 01:34:43,634 from assuming your rightful position as a star. 1595 01:34:45,549 --> 01:34:47,246 What am I gonna do? 1596 01:34:49,727 --> 01:34:52,556 You'll be all right, Grace. My Grace will be all right. 1597 01:34:53,862 --> 01:34:57,474 No, I can't do anything without you. 1598 01:34:59,432 --> 01:35:01,826 I'll just wait. 1599 01:35:01,870 --> 01:35:04,699 That's what I'll do. I'll take a long rest. 1600 01:35:06,570 --> 01:35:10,008 I'll rest, I'll just rest. Isn't that a good idea? 1601 01:35:10,052 --> 01:35:12,707 That's what you should do, Grace. 1602 01:35:12,750 --> 01:35:16,580 Now, you just sit over here and you watch Rosie. 1603 01:35:17,799 --> 01:35:20,279 Just watch Rosie. 1604 01:35:21,411 --> 01:35:22,978 [CAMPTOWN RACES PLAYING] 1605 01:35:31,900 --> 01:35:32,988 Shall we go, Lieutenant? 1606 01:35:39,734 --> 01:35:40,952 It's not gonna take much 1607 01:35:40,996 --> 01:35:42,693 to break your story. 1608 01:35:42,737 --> 01:35:44,260 It might take a couple of months. 1609 01:35:54,661 --> 01:35:55,750 Yes. 1610 01:35:57,490 --> 01:35:58,535 Yes, it might. 1611 01:36:18,729 --> 01:36:19,948 [SINGING]