Lured Page #4

Synopsis: A serial killer in London is murdering young women he meets through the personal columns of newspapers. He announces each of his murders to the police by sending them a cryptic poem. After a dancer disappears, the police enlist an American friend of hers, Sandra Carpenter, to answer advertisements in the personal columns, and lure the killer.
Director(s): Douglas Sirk
Production: United Artists
 
IMDB:
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Year:
1947
102 min
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Send a report

We'll get their names

The butler call himself Maxwell

Leo Maxwell

Check Leo Maxwell in the

files, now

He said the advertisement got on

the personal column by mistake

He lied. I have the original copy,

Play with Maxwell for a while and

take Monday night off

Where to?

To a concert. A man who sings

himself a 'Music lover' has

advertised for a beautiful woman

to share his ecstasy

I'll leave your ticket at the office

I'll send this letter along in case...

...you need to identify yourself

Yes, Monday night

That means evening clothes inspector

That's what your expense is

accounted for my dear. Use it

I will. Yes sir

Leo Maxwell's file

Thank you. Leo Maxwell, alias...

...Martin Duval, Martin Welisshangt

Believed to be worn in Hamburg

A passport irregularity is noted

He's left The United Kingdom 4 times

since January 7th

Very interesting. Make a note for

inspector Barret. A concert...

...8,30, Monday night

white tie and tails

Franck Shubert. Symphony

number 8 in A minor

Unfinished, unfinished?

Ticket reserved for

'Music lover', please

Here it is Madam

Robert!

Hello Julian

Since when you had become a

music enthusiast?

I thought I might find some talent

This is not a hunting ground, fellow

Do you have a seat reserved?

We'll seat together

That way you can slap me

when I'm supposed to applause

What do you have left?

- All I have left is a box

- L'll take them

Shubert is improving

Will be delighted to meet you at the

concert. Your ticket will be at...

...box office. 'Music lover'

Bravo!

I think I need a drink

She's stoning, isn't she?

Very

See you later

For you madam?

Champagne Cocktail

Make that two

And for you sir?

- Whisky with soda

You're alone, aren't you?

I would like to be

It's a fear

Fear of meeting the wrong people

Waiter, an aspirin tablet, please!

- Your aspirin sir

- Thank you

He must be short sighted or a fool

Waiter, how much please?

I'm not in a habit of letting...

Say that again. Talk to me, say

Is it customary for Mr. Fleming's...?

You remember too

I'm afraid memories sometimes

are hard to shake off

Why didn't you come to the audition?

I had Mr. Fleming sold on you...

...he had the stage all with

American flags...

And you didn't show up

I'll tell you why. I have a better

job with a future. Not your kind

Did you want to pay, sir?

Yes, for both

Thanks for the drink

I'm being paged, will you excuse me

Your change, sir

Who's that guy?

He's an art agent

What about 'Music lover'?

Obviously he didn't show up

Maybe he did, he saw you with that

guy and thought it was to risky

Take your coat. We'll force him to

contact you in a darker place

Besides, this music after all

is giving me a head ache

I want to stay to listen to

an orchestra I don't have to dance...

...to for a change

What's a five letter word

meaning smaller

I don't know. I don't want to miss

the A minor of Shubert

A minor. Minor!

Madam, your car is waiting

My car?

Yes madam

This way madam

What's this?

The gentleman with whom you had the

appointment was unable to come

He asked me to take you

This way madam, please

This is one of Fleming and Willes

places, isn't it?

Yes madam, the best and

most splendid

Check me

I'll remember you

- Madam, I'll take you to your table

Mr. Secretary, you must have been

persistent to get where you are

I wanted you to see what you're

missing. Distinguished clientele,

...food and vine for gourmets

devastating music

You're certainly going to a lot of

trouble making your contacts

Not for every contact. A drink could

improve our relationship

If you drink I'll join you

Pierre! A bottle of Mumm's, 37

Of course Mr. Fleming

Is there anything wrong?

My IQ must've been flying

Mr. Flemin's secretary, ah?

It wasn't my idea. You started it

I must say I rather enjoyed the job

while it lasted

I didn't have any future with it,

that's why I gave it up

You're not very talkative tonight

Should we drink a toast to your

friend who didn't show up?

Those X ray eyes of yours

don't miss a thing, do they?

Nothing that concerns me

How could it in this case?

Did it cross your mind I could be

the person you were waiting for?

Yes as a matter of fact, I have.

Did you send me that letter?

I could have

The result is the same

Why didn't you stay till the end if

you're a music lover

I had more important things

in my minds

Such us?

Like planning a night out with you

Do you like that song?

Yes, very much

Do you know what's called?

All for love

I never had it sound like

that before

You didn't write that letter

The technique is entirely different

You have your way, I have

mine. Would you like to dance or...

...is that reserved for auditions?

I'd like to very much

I'll pass judgement this time

Dear, your heiress

- For as long as she can hold it

- Obviously it's just the beginning

- The old Fleming's pattern...

...it's always the same. He takes her

in his arms and they dance a few...

...steps in a beautiful, harmonious

silence, and...

...then he starts his charming

little speeches

Now he begins his campaign

to soften her a little

He tells her how exciting he is,

how fortunate he is and...

...how beautiful her red hair is,

or dark or purple as the case may be

Don't say it, Mr. Fleming let me

guess, I'm sure it's been said before

Have them sing it again, please

I would be glad to

Mr. Fleming is ever so much nicer

than his secretary

Thanks for everything

May I?

Oh, Mr. Maxwell, come in

Sit down my dear, sit down

I'm sorry to disturb your afternoon

rest

But there's something I wanted to

tell you

We've talked in advance, haven't we?

I've watched you closely and

you've done very well

Thank you

Now, this evening you'll meet a very

importantl friend of mine

Mr. Michel Moriani, he's coming here

If you make a good impression on him...

...your future is assured

What do you mean?

You haven't travelled much,

have you?

No, just from New York here

Never seen South America?

Never felt the warmth of its sun?

The happiness and colour!

Magnificent, the rolling pampas,

the towering picks...

The charm of the Cities and the

people, hospitable and rich

Oh don't kid me Mr. Maxwell

That's strictly for dreams

Mr. Moriani has it in his power to

provide many opportunities

I can see myself in a setting like

that but what would I do there?

Mr. Moriani has many properties, you

might start as you did here...

...the height you might reach is

unlimited

Honestly, I would give notice

right now

The boat doesn't sail until

Wednesday

I'd love another boat trip!

What's the mane of it?

It's one of his boats

There's one thing I don't like about

it, though. - What?

Leaving this house here. My job with

you. L've been very happy

I would be sorry to see you go

You'll miss me, won't you?

Just a little

Very much

You know Mr. Maxwell?

I liked you from the start

I often thought that maybe...

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Leo Rosten

Leo Calvin Rosten (April 11, 1908 – February 19, 1997) was an American humorist in the fields of scriptwriting, storywriting, journalism, and Yiddish lexicography. He was also a political scientist interested especially in the relationship of politics and the media. more…

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