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- Well, just what would I have to do?

He's been playing around a little

and his wife wants some evidence.

- I've got to get a man to watch his house.

- Oh, I don't think I could do that.

All you've got to do is watch his house.

Take notes as to when he arrives,

and when he leaves.

Now, there's nothing wrong in that,

is there?

- Well, no, I guess not.

- That's the stuff.

Imagine, Dr. Beaumont keeping this heart

pumping for over two weeks.

I wish he'd do something

about making your heart pump.

Don't be funny.

Jimmy, how many more years of payments

before this ring is really ours?

- Only a few. Is this sterilized?

- Yes. Only a few?

At the rate you're going,

it will probably be 20.

It may not be more that 18.

Oh, ha, ha, Jimmy.

- Are we going out tonight?

- Yes, if I can get away.

He can't keep you.

He's lecturing at the institute.

Tell him you're taking me out.

There he is now.

Jimmy?

- Do you love me?

- Yes, of course. Why?

Why don't you say so sometimes?

That's saying it.

- Here's the solution, doctor.

- Huh?

Oh, thank you.

Pretty girl, Nancy.

Very pretty.

- Thinking of getting married?

- Why, yes, we'd like to.

You're not making much money.

That doesn't matter.

We both like working for you.

- We get along.

- Hmm.

Well, in a few years,

you'll be doing big things, Jimmy.

You have a natural feeling

for this work...

...but it will demand all of your time

and thought.

I'm afraid marriage

will interfere with your progress.

Do you think you can postpone it?

We're pretty much used to waiting

by now.

You're supposed to be

at the institute at 8, doctor.

Huh?

Your lecture.

Oh, ah, yes, yes, yes. Thank you.

Well, how about it, Jimmy?

Do you think you can wait?

- I'm afraid I'll have to, doctor.

- Well, if you do...

...you're a bigger fool

than I thought you were. Good night.

- Hey!

- Jimmy, are you hurt?

Uh, they smacked the left side of the car.

I'm gonna get that guy.

Bust my fenders. They can't get away

with that hit-and-run stuff.

- Not so fast, Jimmy.

- Oh, it's just my luck.

My insurance ran out yesterday.

Wait. Look.

- Did you get their license number?

- No, they were too far ahead.

Oh, Jimmy, let's go. I'm afraid.

Looks like somebody's been taken

for a ride.

Jimmy, we don't wanna get mixed up

in a thing like this.

Oh, Jimmy.

Listen, you two,

you haven't heard or seen a thing.

Keep your trap shut, understand?

Now beat it.

"Judge Shaw. " Holy smoke!

- It's a lie, a lie. I tell you, I didn't do it.

- Order in the court. Order.

Proceed.

Don't worry.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,

these facts cannot be denied.

The accused rented the car.

Night after night, he was seen skulking

around the deceased's home.

Ten years ago, Judge Roger Shaw

did his duty as he saw it...

...and sentenced this man to prison

for an offense...

...the details of which,

out of fairness to the accused...

...I shall not relate.

Today, this man takes vengeance

into his own hands and kills.

If you acquit him,

you jeopardize our entire social life...

...our entire legal system.

Morally, you can not acquit.

Morally and legally, you must convict.

The defense's only alibi...

...of a man and woman who could

step forward, by waving a magic wand...

...absolve the accused of all guilt,

is so fantastic...

...that I shall not presume

upon your valuable time by refuting it.

Therefore,

ladies and gentlemen of the jury...

...the state asks that you find John Ellman

guilty of murder in the first degree.

The state rests.

I can't stand it. I tell you, I can't stand it.

We can't be quiet about this.

- We've got to tell.

- Jimmy, please? Let's get out of here.

Come. Come. Pardon me.

- Hey, buddy?

- Yeah?

- I'll bet you 2-to-1 he's acquitted.

- You're on.

It's a bet, and if I don't win this time...

...I'm gonna go back on relief.

- Yeah.

- This is no ordinary murder trial.

- I don't care.

You can't get mixed up in a thing like this.

It'll ruin your career.

Why, they won't stop with threats.

They'll kill you.

Jim, I love you too much.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...

...the greatest fault my client possesses

is his firm belief in his fellow men.

He believes, even now...

...that the young couple who have

the power to free him will step forward.

We admit the sedan.

We admit the fingerprints

on the steering wheel.

We admit the prisoner's record.

We even admit that the notes in this book

were written by the defendant.

In fact, we deny nothing but the charge.

Order in the court.

I thought Nolan was defending this bird.

He's pushing the electric chair

right under him.

We only ask you to try,

ladies and gentlemen...

...try and realize that

an unjustly accused man sits in this court.

Sits waiting, not in vain, I pray,

for the young couple to step forward...

...and say the words

that will definitely establish his innocence.

Never mind, son.

Is that you, warden? Is there any news?

Is there any news, warden?

Tell me, tell me, please.

Am I pardoned?

The governor refuses to intervene.

But those two witnesses.

They know I didn't do it.

Why can't they find them?

Why don't they speak?

They have done everything

that can possibly be done.

Let me ask you this, Ellman.

Do you suspect anyone of framing you?

Who'd want to frame me?

Have you any enemies,

anyone who might feel, uh?

No. I have no enemies.

We always come back to this point,

then, Ellman. It seems inevitable.

But you can't kill me

for something that I didn't do.

You can't, I tell you, you can't.

I don't want to die. I want to live.

Well, Ellman, it's within my power

to grant any last request you care to make.

You take away my life

and offer me a favor in return.

That's what I call a bargain.

Anything you want, within reason.

Anything I want.

I'll give you something easy, warden.

I'd like music.

Have you anyone here

who can play a violin or a cello?

Yes.

I'd like him to play my favorite piece

as I walk out there.

It'll make it easier.

Is that such a strange request, warden?

I always think of heaven like that.

We were the witnesses that night.

He had nothing to do with the murder.

- How do you know?

- We saw two men drag the body...

...into Ellman's car.

He didn't kill Judge Shaw.

- That's very strange.

- Doctor, you've got to do something.

- You keep looking at your watch. Date?

- Oh, lay off, Nolan.

You know what's the matter.

- I won't feel safe until the man's dead.

- Oh, forget it.

There's a Dr. Beaumont

insists on talking to you, sir.

- Dr. Beaumont?

- Yes, sir.

Hello, doctor?

Yes?

Why, I'd be glad to see you.

What?

John Ellman?

What is this, Nolan, a rib?

- Yes?

- I called you as Ellman's attorney.

I tell you,

I have those two witnesses here.

They can absolutely prove

Ellman's innocence.

Oh, Nolan, there isn't a minute to lose.

You must get in touch with the governor.

I can't get in touch

with the governor direct.

I'll have to work

through the DA's office. Yes.

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