Think Fast, Mr. Moto Page #4

on the recent smuggling in San Francisco.

We've had several instances

of smuggled diamonds on our ships.

Yesterday, customs guards discovered

a large shipment of narcotics...

on one of our liners.

There's no clue,

except that it came from China.

Well, how was it concealed?

In Oriental curios?

Well, maybe we can trace

the shippers at this end.

That's why I'm telephoning you.

It looks like the work of a big ring,

dealing in a kind of contraband.

The point is, we are subject

to a fine of $200,000!

Two hundred thousand.

I know it's the law, but-

Now, about that letter. Evidently, the ring

has men working on the Marco Polo.

You must be very cautious, as

you're probably being watched.

All right, Dad. I'll be careful.

We'll get on it right away.

Want to talk to Mr. Wilkie?

Hold on.

Yes, Mr. Hitchings. I heard.

Naturally.

I understand. We'll start

an investigation at once. Good-bye.

- I can't believe it.

- We've got to trace those shipments.

I don't understand

how it was done.

We examine everything thoroughly

before it goes aboard.

- Unless it was loaded at Tientsin.

- Tientsin?

- Do our ships take on cargo there too?

- Yes.

We've got a Chinese agent there,

old Chang. I never quite trusted him.

- Then I think we'd better run up there and check on him.

- So do I.

But I've got urgent business

here I must clear up first.

You think I could

handle it alone?

Yes, I think you could. As a matter of fact,

it would probably be better.

Chang doesn't know you.

Of course, it's not a pleasant prospect.

You will have to catch the 1:00 express, and

that gives you barely time to pack up again.

Oh, you mean today?

That's not such a good idea.

- I'm looking for someone.

- But this smuggling business...

is more important than

a shipboard romance.

Oh, yes, you're right. I tell you what

I'll do. I'll make a deal with you.

- I'll go to Tientsin to find out what this Chang knows.

- That's the stuff.

Now wait a minute. I'll go tomorrow.

Meanwhile, you've got to take me...

all over Shanghai,

and give me a chance to find Gloria.

- Is it a deal?

- You're on.

I was young once myself.

Cathay Hotel.

- One moment, please.

- Good afternoon.

- What can I do for you?

- I am a stranger here. Could you direct me, please...

to a store where I might

have some films developed?

There's a camera shop

up Nanking Road.

- I'll write you the address.

- You are very kind.

And may I compliment the hotel

on its excellent telephone service?

Thank you very much.

Perhaps you will condescend

to have dinner tonight...

with a lonely Japanese gentleman?

I might. I'm off-duty at 6:00.

Thank you. I will call for you.

Good afternoon.

- Something you wish, perhaps?

- I'm looking for a small figure.

- Purely decorative.

- A very fine jade Buddha?

- Han Dynasty bronze?

- May I see that one?

- Yes.

- No, this one.

Ah, this one here.

Very beautiful.

Chinese goddess of mercy.

A kindly lady. Is she expensive?

- No. Twenty dollar max.

- She's rather dear, isn't she?

- How much will you pay?

- I'm not anxious to buy.

I prefer one with a proper setting.

The "proper setting" has been changed.

- Oh, so?

- You did not know this?

- I've been away.

- By what happy chance did you visit my shop?

I noticed the sign of the tiger.

You are very well informed.

Do you wish something else?

No, thank you. My business

is with your worthy superior.

- Good day.

- Good day.

Rickshaw. Rickshaw!

Yes?

Adram speaking.

A Japanese?

No, I don't know him.

Yes. I suspected that.

So I have taken the liberty

of having the gentleman followed.

He understands more

than is beneficial.

All right, but don't

telephone here again.

Wires can be tapped.

Report on this to me personally.

- Is everything else taken care of?

- Yes.

The boat will be ready tonight.

I will meet you at the usual place.

- So happy to see you again, Mr. Moto.

- Thank you, Chief.

Wait outside. I don't

wish to be disturbed.

Your visit to Shanghai

is a pleasant surprise.

Things are very quiet here.

Have you an interesting case?

- Rather.

- May I offer you my humble assistance?

I shall be very grateful.

First, might I be permitted

to inspect your files?

I am looking for information

on this charming lady.

- Mr. Wilkie.

- Yes?

- Did you see anyone in the corridor just now?

- No, my boy. Why?

Come inside.

Somebody slipped this under my door.

It's about Gloria.

- I wonder who sent it.

- Well, we've been inquiring about her all day.

It might be any one of a hundred.

This is very strange.

The International Club.

- Do you know where that is?

- I've never been there.

It's one of those cafs

down by the waterfront.

- Patronized by people looking for a thrill.

- Sounds very interesting.

I wouldn't be seen in that section

in daylight, let alone after dark.

Then I'll just have to

see it without you.

- But you're not thinking of actually going there?

- Yes, of course.

My dear boy, your father would never

forgive me if I permitted you to go alone.

We're going to find Gloria tonight.

Hey, Cumshaw.

- Hey! Rickshaw!

- Hey, hey. Rickshaw. Rickshaw.

- International Club, savvy?

- International Club. Me savvy.

- This isn't the right direction.

- Oh, so? Stop, please.

Stop. Go back.

I'm afraid you lost your way.

Turn around! Go back!

Quickly!

Look out!

- Help me up.

- That was close.

Very.

Why, it's Moto. Are you hurt?

No, thank you.

Only a slight mishap.

Gee, I thought sure

we were gonna kill somebody.

Mr. Moto is a very

difficult fellow to kill.

Excuse me, please. Miss Liu,

may I present Mr. Bob?

- How do you do?

- How are you? Can we drop you anywhere?

- Don't go out of your way, please.

- Well, where are you going?

International Club.

Oh, that's funny.

So are we. Get in. Join us.

- Chop-chop, and drive "muchee" careful.

- Very good, sir.

I don't think we'll be long.

- Perhaps they won't admit us.

- Sure, they will.

- What is it?

- May we come in?

- Who are you?

- American tourists. Plenty cash.

It's all right, Ivan.

They're friends of mine.

Good evening.

Americans, huh?

Are you a tourist too?

- Yes, please.

- We're all in the same party.

A table for four, please. Oh, by the way,

do you have an entertainer here...

- named Gloria Danton?

- Well, we got an entertainer here.

She's doin' an encore now.

Follow me.

Is this really the girl

you were telling me about?

- Excuse me.

- Where are you going?

I'm going to see Gloria.

- What do you want?

- I'm looking for the singer's dressing room.

- Yeah? What do you want to see her about?

- She's a friend of mine.

- So. What's your name?

- Robert Hitchings.

I'll see if she wants to see you.

- Yes?

- There's a fellow by the name of Hitchings wants to see ya.

- Please show him in.

- She says to go in.

Well.

I found you after all.

You've got to leave

this place right away.

After the trouble I've had? Oh, no.

- I mean it. It's dangerous for you to be here.

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