Sherlock Holmes-E33: The Case Of The Baker Street Bachelors
30min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | TV Series (1954–1955)
A political leader is being blackmailed, and to find the blackmailers, Holmes and Watson join a lonely hearts club. However, things don't go quite as planned, and Holmes winds up getting arrested and thrown in jail.
Stars: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan
30min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | TV Series (1954–1955)
A political leader is being blackmailed, and to find the blackmailers, Holmes and Watson join a lonely hearts club. However, things don't go quite as planned, and Holmes winds up getting arrested and thrown in jail.
Stars: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan
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01:00How many times do I have to tell you I didn't strike her?
01:02I never harmed her.
01:03She has a broken arm, hasn't she?
01:05Maybe so, but it has nothing to do with me.
01:08You're finished.
01:09You know that.
01:10I am not finished.
01:12Confound it, ma'am.
01:13My whole career is thrown into this election.
01:15Well, what do you propose to do?
01:16Pay her the money she asks?
01:182,000 pounds?
01:19Don't be ridiculous.
01:21Now, listen to me, Jeffrey.
01:23The party is depending on your seat in the Commons.
01:26If that woman makes a public statement that you attacked her,
01:29and broke her arm, you'll be lucky if you get one vote.
01:32And it makes no difference that I happen to be innocent.
01:35Not a whit!
01:36In your position, an accusation is just as damaging as a conviction.
01:39You've got to withdraw.
01:43No.
01:45Very well.
01:46I'll do it for you.
01:47I'm going to fight for my very life.
01:50I know someone who might help me, even if you won't.
01:53You've got three days to clear this matter up, or get out.
01:56On Sunday evening, I'm going to make a statement, one way or the other.
01:59I thought you were my campaign manager.
02:01Not my accuser.
02:04Three days.
02:05Remember.
02:09Marriage Bureau.
02:10Idiot.
02:12So, I went to a marriage bureau.
02:14She seemed a very charming sort of woman.
02:17Cultured, and good background, and all that.
02:19Yes, but a marriage bureau?
02:23A marriage bureau?
02:25Yes, I've lived in the country for a long time now.
02:28I just never seem to meet any woman except the most ineligible and unattractive ones.
02:33I've been lonely these past few years, since my wife died.
02:37This bureau seemed reasonable enough.
02:40After all, they promised to introduce you to ladies of cultural and intellectual backgrounds similar to your own.
02:47But they didn't mention blackmail.
02:50Two thousand pounds, you say?
02:52An impossible sum.
02:55Even if I were guilty, which I'm not.
02:57My whole career is at stake, Mr. Holmes.
03:00I think it might be a good idea to have a look into this marriage bureau, don't you agree, Watson?
03:04Yes, I'd say so.
03:05I simply can't believe Mr. Oliver, he's the proprietor, could be involved in this.
03:10And you say you have three days to pay or disprove the accusation, eh?
03:14Yes, Mr. Holmes.
03:16It's not very long, I know.
03:18It isn't getting any longer.
03:20I suggest that Dr. Watson and I start our investigations immediately.
03:37Coward!
03:38Now, now, Holmes, there must be another way of doing this business.
03:41We're working against time. This is the only way we can get to the core of the case.
03:45Now, now, listen, listen, listen, Holmes. Now, now, now, listen.
03:48Come on in, and I'll just wait here, and you see, I'll be here if you need me.
03:51There's absolutely no use to me at all out here. Come on.
03:54Oh, come on. Come on, Watson. Come on.
04:05Good afternoon, Constable. Beautiful weather we're having, eh?
04:18Well, excellent. Everything seems to be in order.
04:41Now, I'm afraid I shall have to put the same questions to you that I put to your friend.
04:46I realize they're rather personal, but it's the only way we can be certain that all clients are protected and properly matched.
04:53Yes, right, right. I can understand that.
04:56Now, about your financial situation.
04:59This is all routine, you understand.
05:01Yes, yes, I suppose it is.
05:04Well, my personal income is in the vicinity of 3,000 pounds a year.
05:15Well, that seems quite ample.
05:19Ah, that's quite apart from Aunt Agatha.
05:25Aunt Agatha?
05:27Yes. She's worth thousands of pounds. Hundreds of thousands.
05:36And Jovier?
05:39Next in line.
05:43A favorite, too. Well, I have been since I was...
05:47You're very fortunate.
05:51A very odd coincidence has occurred today.
05:54The very first time it's happened, I can remember.
05:56But there are two charming ladies here at this very moment who seem to fit perfectly with both your backgrounds.
06:02I think we can have our first introduction immediately.
06:08Is anything the matter?
06:10No, no, no. I was just admiring your Toulouse-Lautrec.
06:14My what?
06:16Your Lautrec. It's very interesting.
06:19The painting.
06:22Oh, the painting. Oh, of course, of course.
06:25Well, if you'll excuse me for a moment.
06:28I'll see if the young ladies are still here.
06:34I say, Holmes, what was all that whispering about?
06:37My financial position.
06:39But that confounded busybody asked me the same questions I answered them straight out.
06:43No, but you gave them real information.
06:45They'll never try and blackmail you, old boy.
06:49Well, gentlemen, everything's worked out perfectly.
06:51The ladies are waiting in the salon where we generally introduce our couples and let them have a get-acquainted chat.
06:57My secretary is there with them, and she will introduce you.
07:00The door at the far end of the hall.
07:05Well, Watson, come on.
07:08What are you waiting for?
07:10Go on, go on. Door at the other end.
07:14No, no, no. Straight on.
07:16Straight on.
07:18Ah, Mr. Holmes.
07:21I'm always interested in the welfare and the situation of my clients, and...
07:26Yes?
07:28How old is Aunt Agatha?
07:31Ninety-four.
07:39Tell me, Miss... Miss...
07:42Pamela.
07:44Pamela. That's a charming name. Very good, charming.
07:48Tell me, Pamela, do you prefer living in the country, or do you like living in London?
07:54Oh, I like living in the country.
07:56Do you really? Well, so do I, as a matter of fact. I love the country.
08:00The thing I like most about the country, I think, is the early morning ride.
08:04Really?
08:06Yes. Do you ride?
08:08Yes.
08:10Oh. Pity.
08:24Not really. You've never really been to Paris?
08:27No.
08:28Oh, you'd adore Paris.
08:30My Aunt Agatha always went in September, you know.
08:33My Aunt Agatha always went in September, you know.
08:35She said it was quite sinful not to go to Paris at all, without going in the spring.
08:42That's very funny.
08:44What?
08:46I'm so sorry. I hope I haven't shocked you.
08:49Oh, no, no. Of course not.
08:51Good.
08:54And, uh, Sir Charles was furious, of course. He hated to lose the wager.
08:58But did he pay you the 500 pounds?
09:02Oh, of course. On the spot. Why wouldn't he?
09:06Why don't you say something?
09:13You have very pretty eyes.
09:15Oh, thank you.
09:17I'm sorry.
09:20You have very pretty eyes.
09:22Oh, you're a romantic one.
09:38Well, has everyone become acquainted?
09:40Oh, we've had ever such a lovely chat, Mr. Oliver.
09:43Splendid.
09:45It's nearly time for us to close the Bureau, so I must ask you to leave in a few moments.
09:49But first, in accordance with our policy, I want to encourage all of you to know each other.
09:55Might I, for instance, suggest that all of you have tea together tomorrow?
09:59And then, perhaps, go to the theatre.
10:02That is, of course, if it suits everyone's convenience.
10:04Oh, that would be lovely.
10:06Oh, yes, yes.
10:08Oh, yes. Perfect and delightful. Excellent.
10:11Well, I will allow you some minutes to make your preparations.
10:15And then, I'm afraid, we must close the office.
10:25Well, I see you're through, Holmes.
10:27What do you make of it all?
10:28Nothing I didn't expect to.
10:30We were merely planting seeds, Watson.
10:32Planting seeds?
10:33Yes, it's my theory that if Oliver and the others are blackmailing,
10:36they're choosing their victims pretty carefully.
10:39However, I hope that at tea time tomorrow, we'll be able to obtain more evidence in support of my theory.
10:44The trouble is that our client can't wait very much longer.
10:53You were telling me about your musical background, Mr. Holmes.
10:56I'm afraid I interrupted you.
10:58Well, there isn't very much to tell, really.
11:00I've spent a considerable fortune on my musical education.
11:03But what instrument was it you seemed to play?
11:07The violin, my dear.
11:08The violin.
11:10At times, rather brilliantly, I've been told.
11:14Oh, dear, do be careful.
11:16Sorry.
11:22We've followed you this time.
11:24Oh, Charlie.
11:25Oh, no, Charlie.
11:26I beg your pardon.
11:27Well...
11:28Oh, no, don't.
11:29Don't. Stay out of it.
11:30Don't.
11:31Don't.
11:32Wait a minute.
11:34So, you're the one.
11:39Oh, no.
11:41Oh, Charlie.
11:43What have you done to him?
11:44The police.
11:45Somebody get the police.
11:46He's my husband.
11:48This man.
11:49This one here.
11:50I saw what he did, ma'am.
11:52You'd better not try any more tricks, mister.
11:53The police will soon settle you.
11:55But this is outrageous.
11:56You don't understand.
11:57But it's true.
11:58It's true.
11:59They're married.
12:00And he was trying to break them up.
12:02I know his type.
12:03In here, comfortable.
12:06There's your man.
12:08Holmes, Holmes, why don't you say something?
12:10You can't let a thing like this happen to you.
12:12We've fallen very neatly into their trap.
12:14Don't you agree, Watson?
12:26Well, everyone seems quite thoroughly in agreement.
12:29Except, of course, your friend here.
12:31These other witnesses are in full accord.
12:33And the testimony of the proprietress of the tea shop supports them.
12:37But, Inspector, this is absolutely outrageous.
12:40Where's Inspector Lestrade?
12:41He'll speak for Mr. Holmes.
12:43Inspector Lestrade?
12:45I'm sorry.
12:46It isn't Inspector Lestrade's case.
12:49Well, I think we have everything we need now.
12:51Here you go.
12:52Except, of course, Mr. Holmes.
12:53He's under arrest.
13:03Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
13:08Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
13:13All my life I've waited for something like this.
13:17A salt and battery.
13:19You should stick to your magnifying glass.
13:22Ah, hello, Mr. Lestrade.
13:23By Jove, I'm glad you're here.
13:24Oh, I was just seeing how our more dangerous criminals were properly guarded.
13:28You were right, Holmes.
13:30Oliver called on me and told me that for 4,000 pounds,
13:32that case would be quietly dropped.
13:34Why, he's insane!
13:35He's not insane.
13:36Why doesn't he just grieve?
13:37No, he's insane.
13:38He kept on saying that he was sure Aunt Agatha would fix it.
13:41Aunt Agatha?
13:424,000 pounds?
13:43What are you talking about?
13:44I'm not sure myself.
13:45Well, listen, Watson.
13:46Now that we know where to look, we can take them quickly.
13:48Only you've got to let me out of here, Lestrade.
13:49Why, what's the matter, Holmes?
13:50This is one of our more comfortable jails.
13:52Listen, Lestrade.
13:53A man's life is involved in this.
13:55Geoffrey Bourne, candidate for Parliament.
13:56He's been blackmailed by this same group.
13:58We can stop them now.
13:59Only you've got to let me out of here.
14:01Well, I didn't know it was serious.
14:03This isn't my case.
14:04I'll have a word with Mason.
14:05He's senior arresting officer in this job.
14:07He's the only one who can let you out of here without a court order.
14:10I'll see him right away.
14:11Well, hurry up, Lestrade.
14:12Geoffrey Bourne has only got until 7 o'clock tonight.
14:16But you will release Holmes.
14:19Now look here, Mason.
14:20I've known Sherlock Holmes for a very long time.
14:22I know him as a valuable colleague.
14:24If he says this marriage bureau is a fake,
14:26if he says they're blackmailers,
14:28then undoubtedly they are blackmailers.
14:30But there is no case of any kind against the marriage bureau, Lestrade.
14:34If one arises, I'll investigate it.
14:36But I will not jeopardize my position by taking such a step without cause.
14:40As for Mr. Holmes, he has been formally accused.
14:43And the number of witnesses more than justify an arrest.
14:47All right, Mason.
14:51But this is outrageous, Lestrade.
14:53Didn't you explain?
14:54Everything, Dr. Watson.
14:57Right.
14:58I'll handle this case myself.
14:59You, Dr. Watson?
15:01Unless you care to come in and help me.
15:03Well, I'll do what I can, of course.
15:05Look, Watson, there's only one thing to do.
15:06You must break into Wallower's office, go through his private files and everything.
15:09There must be further evidence of their activities.
15:11I break him?
15:12That's against the law.
15:13Look, maybe I could get a search warrant.
15:15How soon, Lestrade?
15:16Oh, what a pity this is Sunday.
15:18Certainly not before Monday.
15:20Not with Mason here.
15:21Yes, but look, Geoffrey.
15:22Geoffrey Bourne only has until 7 o'clock.
15:24Yes, but breaking and entering.
15:26That's a crime.
15:27That's a crime.
15:28Have you any idea what the penalty is for that?
15:30Yes.
15:31If I remember correctly, it's...
15:32Thank you very much, Holmes.
15:33I'd rather not know.
15:34Excuse me.
15:57I just had to come and see for myself, Mr. Holmes.
16:09I...
16:10I couldn't believe it.
16:11Oh, well, I suppose I'd better tell George to get it over with.
16:15Well, don't be hasty, Mr. Bourne.
16:16Dr. Watson's working on the case with all his energy at this very moment.
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18:35Oh, go on, hurry the straight.
18:39Go on.
18:40Go on.
18:41Hello, what are you doing here?
19:07I thought you gave me a start.
19:12I gave you a start.
19:16Look, Holmes says not to bother anymore about the files.
19:20What?
19:21No, he says try looking behind these pictures.
19:24Looking behind...
19:26You try that.
19:32Nonsense.
19:37Oh, really, Lestrade, this is nerve-wracking enough without you beginning to hear things.
19:51Lestrade, look.
19:57That's it.
20:03I just spoke to Mr. Holmes.
20:05He said he'd be sure to have something by six o'clock.
20:08I hope so, Jeff, for your sake.
20:11I hope so.
20:15Your eyes are not so pretty.
20:28I told you I heard something.
20:34Who's been in the...
20:36Oh, good work.
20:40His.
20:41Who's his?
20:42Scotland Yard.
20:44Scotland Yard, eh?
20:46What are you doing here?
20:47Well, I...
20:48I...
20:49I...
20:50Whatever.
20:51You interfere with the national election for one thing.
20:53We've got to clean up those files.
20:55We'll take care of them later.
20:57Edna, listen to what I'm telling you and see if you can do it right.
21:04Stand right here, and if either of them makes a move, scream.
21:08Can you do that?
21:09Yes, Mr. Oliver.
21:10Good.
21:12She's awfully stupid, but she can scream.
21:31All right, Mr. Holmes, what's the meaning of this message?
21:33It refers to a blackmail gang operating through a marriage bureau.
21:36I've heard that accusation before, but so far I've seen no evidence to support it.
21:40Inspector Lestrade has evidence?
21:42Inspector Lestrade?
21:43Yes, he's already set out for the marriage bureau to make a clean arrest of the entire gang.
21:47But it isn't Inspector Lestrade's case.
21:49If he had evidence, he should have brought it to me.
21:51Well, I thought of that.
21:52Anyway, he went, and according to my calculation, he should have been back by now.
21:55However, I think he may have run into some very serious difficulties.
21:58There are strict regulations regarding such things.
22:01When he gets back here, I'll talk to him.
22:03You can do better than that.
22:05The day can be yours, you know.
22:07What do you mean?
22:08Go to the marriage bureau yourself and take charge.
22:11After all, it is your case, you know.
22:20Order a squad of men to get ready.
22:22Have them meet me at the side entrance in five minutes.
22:31Don't you think she's a pretty girl, Lestrade?
22:34What?
22:38You know, Lestrade, I'm so surprised that any girl who's so lovely and so intelligent
22:45could be kicked around by a cad like Oliver.
22:49Do you really think I'm pretty?
22:51Oh, yes.
22:52From the very first moment I saw you.
22:55Oh.
22:56Yes, I...
22:57Yes, I...
22:58Wouldn't you like to sit down?
23:00You must be tired standing.
23:02Yes.
23:08You...
23:10You...
23:11Yes?
23:13You have the most lovely hair.
23:18Really, it's...
23:21I wonder...
23:23My hands are awfully uncomfortable.
23:26If you could be a dear and ease them a little, could you?
23:33Something amusing?
23:35I know I'm stupid, but not that stupid.
23:48Oh, are you ready to go, Mr. Oliver?
23:50Ah.
23:52Ah.
23:54Well, Inspector Lestrade?
23:56Oh, no, not Mason.
24:01Where are you going?
24:02Mr. Bourne before seven.
24:03I've got to get there.
24:05Go after him and untie his hands.
24:10I never saw such a Sunday.
24:20Oh.
24:47You told Inspector Mason.
24:50I know, Lestrade, but I had to get you out of there somehow.
24:53I was better off as I was.
24:55Well, I considered that, but despite the injury to your pride, you know it's best that way.
25:01I know nothing of the kind.
25:03It was only a matter of a few moments before Dr. Watson and I had the situation completely under control.
25:09Well, you must tell me the story.
25:10In the meantime, now that the criminals have been arrested, please let me out of here.
25:16Oh, I'm terribly sorry, but this is Inspector Mason's case.
25:22I couldn't possibly interfere with another colleague's affair.
25:26Oh, no.
25:27Oh.
25:30Oh, Lestrade.
25:31Oh, Lestrade, my old friend.
25:34Lestrade, you old...
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