Secret Agent Page #6

Synopsis: During the first world war, novelist Edgar Brodie is sent to Switzerland by the Intelligence Service. He has to kill a German agent. During the mission he meets a fake general first and then Elsa Carrington who helps him in his duty.
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Director(s): Alfred Hitchcock
Production: Scott Entertainment
  1 win.
 
IMDB:
6.6
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
NOT RATED
Year:
1936
86 min
888 Views


Here, before they go into Turkey.

What if Ashenden makes a mistake?

- We'll see about that.

Get the Army Headquarters on the

line when I get back.

You don't think it's dangerous

for this man getting through?

I don't. Get me that line.

- Yes, Sir.

It's no use. We can't go on the

platform till the train it stops.

Me, idea. Maybe if I give money

to the son of a ranking file.

You know buck cheese?

I hate these people. They do

everything only for money.

Hello. Money? Buck cheese?

Come here.

One... Two...

More money. Come here.

More buck cheese. Come.

One... Two... Now.

What are you doing with this

knife? Me, General!

Me, go to station master!

You will see.

Hello! Station master!

I'm gonna get some cigarettes,

you better go in the department.

Have I time to get a magazine?

Yes.

Elsa! Elsa, darling!

You of all people.

I can't get out of here.

How are you, darling?

I'm so glad to find you.

How on Earth did you get here?

Why did you take that risk?

- I had to.

Could have let me know what you

were up to.

I couldn't bear it any longer.

When I found out you were going,

I... had to leave.

I'd come back without killing him

and I was anxious about you.

Anyway, thank heaven you're here.

Now we can forget it and go back.

No more killing.

No more Mexicans...

Me, have permission!

Me, have permission! Here.

Everybody has permission!

Our beautiful detective.

How did you know Marvin was an

enemy agent?

You didn't know?

You must be crazy.

He fouled her, too.

- Where is he now?

He's gone to get some

cigarettes.

I hope he's not in the train

to Constantinople.

That's enemy territory.

I see him. He's just getting on.

But it's ridiculous. Impossible.

He's been so kind and friendly.

Yes, much too friendly.

See my instinct?

Me think it's him all the time.

Now we do our last job, then we

go to...

He must be foolish!

It's just a joke!

Wait here until I come back!

It's too dangerous for you!

I'm coming with you!

You think you'll be all right?

- Yes.

Come on, let's go before we have

company.

Elsa, when the man come with the

tickets...

I have the tickets.

You had?

Come away from that door.

I won't let you do it.

It's cold blooded murder.

No use to stop us now.

It's got to be done, that's all.

The enemy will be here in a few

minutes.

We must be in the front right

now.

I've got to do it. It's my job.

You know that perfectly well.

I'll do anything in the world for

you, but I can't let you do this.

Don't you care about what I feel?

Of course I do. You know that.

- Then don't do it.

I've got to.

All right.

- What are you going to do?

I'll tell the first enemy soldier

who you are.

That's a pretty good sight.

You see them? Spies. Free today.

You, English?

No, American.

- Good.

I have lived Chicago town for

three years.

Where do you live?

Hollywood.

- Is that in America?

Sure.

- Fine.

Baby!

Now you can tell.

Please.

Elsa!

Why are you on this train?

I'm going to Constantinople.

Are you alone?

Yes.

Come along with me.

I better keep this handy.

You see, I don't trust you.

What are you doing on this train?

- I told you.

You're here on business.

"Old man R's business."

You're a spy, too. Aren't you?

I don't know what you're talking

about.

All right.

I can place you now.

The lovely neglected wife.

And I fell for it.

I was sorry for you.

But I'm sorrier now.

Do you realise were you are?

You're in my country.

Enemy territory.

Where are your two friends?

On the train somewhere?

How would they get on this train?

Their headache, not mine.

But if they have...

They're dead men.

Why don't you have the train

searched?

Exactly what I'm going to do.

When you do, perhaps you'll

believe me.

I hope you're not bluffing me.

Why should I?

A clever man like you can guess.

- Guess, what?

Why I've trailed half way across

Europe with you.

Really?

How long has this been going on?

I think from the first day we

met.

Before the villain was unmasked?

From the very beginning.

How did you find out about me?

Ashenden told me.

- When?

A long time ago.

And it made no difference?

None.

You're either the biggest double

crossing liar I've ever met, or...

Congratulations.

For the punctuality of your Air

Force.

I think they've made a mistake.

Should have taken you off the

train before they started this.

I told you I have nothing to do.

You know why I'm here.

"It's our old man R is making"

sure.

If friends fail, the enemy must

help in.

German spy protects British lady

from British bomb.

Very funny, isn't it?

Too bad I didn't love you.

I never did.

You know that, don't you?

Neat. Very neat.

Mrs. Ashenden, you use too much

lipstick.

Well, Gentlemen...

What's on your mind, General?

My dear friend. You have given us

big trouble for long time.

Wouldn't you tell us in

Switzerland?

Sorry, but I had other business

to attend to first.

Murdering the church's organist.

Unfortunately.

- Yes.

And now is your turn.

Yes. It looks like it.

I congratulate you all.

Specially, Madame.

Excellent.

Most convenient coincidence.

Heaven is always with the good

cause.

I think we could forego the

Thanksgiving service.

When does the shooting begin?

Elsa, please go outside.

No guns.

It's my job. You know.

Besides, you're new at this.

You go with Madame.

Our confront will be short.

Call you back soon.

Wait a minute!

- What are you doing?

No violence, I said.

And I meant it.

I'd sooner see you dead than do.

It might be the end of our forces

it the East.

What difference does that make to

me?

His life, against the life of

thousands.

What do I care about them?

What do I care about him?

We don't get to have this on out

conscience!

Thank you.

Water.

I hope...

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Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett was an English playwright, screenwriter and director probably best known for his work with Alfred Hitchcock. more…

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