Charlie Chan at the Olympics Page #4

Manhattan dock tomorrow.

[Steam Whistle Blowing]

We received your radio at sea

last night, Inspector Strasser.

No one has yet gone ashore.

The three passengers you mentioned

have been carefully watched.

- Has any baggage been taken ashore?

- Nothing yet, sir.

Mr. Cartwright is standing by in Customs

to identify the device.

Exactly. You see, Mr. Chan,

German methods are very thorough.

Have greatest admiration

for well-known efficiency.

Suggest we interview

Miss Roland immediately.

Yes, sir.

- Miss Roland in her room?

- Yes, sir.

[Knocking]

[Knocking]

Recommend use of key.

It looks as though the Roland woman

met the same fate as Miller.

It is forbidden to touch anything.

Shut the door.

When was lady last seen?

When she came from the deck to

her stateroom shortly before midnight.

The steward has been

on guard ever since.

- Anyone visit room?

- No, sir.

No one has come in or out

since I've been on duty.

Then someone was waiting

here when she entered.

- Did you hear any unusual noise?

- No, sir.

Then he must have made

very short work of her.

And this is probably

the weapon he used.

The dent was caused

by a heavy blow.

And that clock establishes the time

when the crime was committed-

...at precisely 17 minutes after 12:00.

Excuse me, sir. I was near the door then,

and I didn't hear anything.

You were probably asleep.

That's enough. You can go.

- May examine, please?

- Certainly.

What was the location of the ship

at 17 minutes after 12:00?

About 20 miles

off the mouth of the Elbe River.

We were proceeding slowly

in a heavy fog.

Exactly. Conditions were perfect

for the murderer to dispose of the body.

You see?

The porthole is still open.

He then searched the room,

found the stolen object...

...and escaped without detection.

- A perfect reconstruction, Inspector Strasser.

- [Clicks Heels]

- Exactly.

- [Knocking]

Oh, I beg your pardon.

- I thought this was Miss Roland's cabin.

- Hughes!

Well, this is a surprise.

I never expected

to meet you here, Hopkins.

There's the man we want.

The woman was his accomplice.

When he thought they had the device safely

in Germany, he murdered her as he did Miller.

That's a very neat plot. It suggests

an author's perfect knowledge of events.

When were you

in this stateroom last?

I'm sorry, but I've never enjoyed the privilege

of Miss Roland's intimate company.

Then explain, please, importance

of recovering cigarette lighter from table.

Oh, I did that

rather awkwardly, didn't I?

But I'm sure I can explain it.

I was on deck last night with Miss Roland.

I offered my lighter for her cigarette.

She failed to return it.

- I dropped in to pick it up.

- Well, you must think we're all fools.

I'm not acquainted

with the other gentlemen.

I demand his arrest!

Pardon, please.

No occasion for arrest.

What do you mean?

Sorry to explode theory

of brother officer...

...but no evidence of murder here.

One moment, please.

Observe.

Dent in water carafe...

...fit round knob on post of bed... So.

Note, please,

varnish chipped on same.

Exactly!

Also took liberty to examine

fingerprints on neck of bottle.

Match lady's fingerprint

on glass top of dresser perfectly.

Mr. Chan,

this is extraordinary.

But I have the solution.

The woman arranged

all this herself...

...so she could get ashore with

the stolen device and escape pursuit.

Congratulations, Herr Inspector.

We'll have her in custody

in 24 hours.

Well, since you have

no further need for me, I'll-

No, you don't. I want this fellow's

baggage searched.

You're overplaying your hand,

Hopkins.

- But if the police wish it, I shan't object.

- Exactly.

And I'll arrange for the release

of the other passengers and baggage.

Can join you on dock later?

Hello.

Pop! Gee!

What are you doing here?

Please explain first

most unceremonious entrance.

I was going to make

an investigation here.

I came over the rail

so no one could see me.

- Still playing tricks of detective?

- Yeah, I'm hot on a case.

The woman who has this cabin

is an adventuress, and she's got a husband...

...and he's got a private detective

named Hughes on this boat watching her.

Now she's trying to hook Dick Masters.

And Betty- That's Dick's sweetheart-

is all upset about it.

I said I'd straighten it out.

Suspect recent activities of swimming

caused water on brain.

No, sirree. I tell you,

this is the real thing.

There isn't a murder yet,

but I'm sure glad you're here.

You can help me. Take a look

at this radiogram her husband sent her.

Hey, what's happened here?

Object of hot case

make mysterious disappearance.

Don't worry, Pop.

With you helping me, I'll find her.

Look! Here's a swell clue!

Her white fox fur!

Have heard enough of white fox fur.

Gee, Pop, why didn't you

radio me what was going on?

- I could've had the case closed by the time you got here.

- Modesty most commendable.

Well, you and I could've handled it

better than that foreign cop.

All Strasser is doing is sitting back there and

getting Hopkins's and Cartwright's life story.

- At least we got a clue.

- White fox fur?

No. That radiogram.

Only thing I can't figure out

is where the husband fits in.

Suspect husband,

like toupee on bald head...

...used for cover-up.

Message really

very simple. Observe.

Read every fourth word.

"Your followed.

Boat waiting. Cuxhaven. "

Cuxhaven! That must be

where she went overboard...

...and her pals had a boat

waiting to pick her up.

And she got away

with the invention.

Most improbable lady

would risk injury to delicate device...

...by bath in salt water.

But what could she do with it?

Perhaps accomplice

smuggle same ashore.

Well, it wasn't Dick Masters, because

Strasser searched everything he had.

Lady have contact

with other athletes?

No. Only Betty Adams, and-

Say, I got it!

She borrowed Betty's camera,

and she didn't give it back till last night.

Maybe she hid it in there

and Betty carried it ashore.

- Possible.

- But Betty's on a special train ahead of us.

Say, Pop, we gotta do something.

- If Betty has it, those crooks'll be after her.

- [Knocking]

Come in, please.

Excuse me, Mr. Chan.

I dropped in to thank you...

...for helping me out

of that situation this morning.

Very happy to be of service.

But situation in your favor that time.

That's fair enough.

- Sit down, please.

- Thank you.

I'd like to repay you

by giving you a tip.

You'll be much safer if you spend your time

in Berlin enjoying the Olympic Games.

All play and no work

make Charlie Chan very dull policeman.

I wonder if you've been smart enough

to figure out who killed Miller.

Perhaps you... Have answer.

I think in the final showdown,

you'll ask Mr. Hopkins.

Well, I must be going.

[Gunshot]

I got him, Pop! Help me!

Please to release

too active number one son.

Well, you must pardon

my rough tactics...

...but I saw a rifle barrel

in the car driving on the road beside us.

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