"I left the same house at about the same hour every working day for 11 years." “我十一年来每个工作日在同一时间离开 同一间房子。”
"I caught the same car." “乘坐同一辆汽车。”
"I emerged from the same terminal and dodged the same traffic." “我从同一个车站出来，穿过同一阵 车水马龙。”
"Rounded the same corner." “转过同一个街角。”
"Entered the same bank." “走进同一家银行。”
"My name is James Osborne." “我叫詹姆斯·奥斯本。”
"I started here as assistant teller." “我一开始是助理出纳员。”
"Now, I'm assistant manager." “现在是经理助理。”
"Today, I break in another assistant." “今天我要帮助另一个助理适应新的工作。”
"In another 11 years he might have my job and I might be head guy round here." “在类似的十一年里他可能做过我的工作， 我在这里可能是领导人物。”
"Who knows." “谁知道呢。”
I'm all ready to take over, Mr Osborne. 我已经准备好接手了，奥斯本先生。
Good, Mr Boyle tells me you've caught on quickly. 很好，博伊尔先生告诉我你能很快上手。
Thank you, sir. 谢谢你，先生。
He gave you your of the combination? - I have it memorised. 他把密码给你了吗？ -我记住它了。
Fine. 好的。
Down, please. 麻烦向下。
Come in, Rex. 雷克斯，请进。
You see, Raglin, there are six of these small inner safes. One for each teller. 拉格林，你看，这里有六个小保险箱。 一个出纳员对应一个。
Most banks use this dual-operation system. 大多数银行都用这种双重保险系统。
I know only the .. 我只知道……
First half of the combination. 前半部分密码。
Each teller knows only the last half of the combination of his own safe. 每一个出纳员只知道他自己 保险箱的后半部分密码。
This one was Stuart Boyle's. 这个是斯图尔特·博伊尔的。
It's yours now. 现在是你的了。
Go ahead. - Alright. 向前。 -好的。
That's all there is to it, huh? 这就是所有了吗，哈？
"Yeah .. that's all there is to it." “是……这就是所有了。”
"How often had that thought entered my mind?" “那个想法有多经常出现在 我的脑海里？”
"What a cinch it would be to watch a teller." “观察一个出纳员。”
"And memorise his half of the combination." “再记住他那半截密码 是一件多么容易的事。”
"It must have occurred to others." “这一定在别人身上发生过。”
"I wondered if anyone had ever taken advantage of it." “我在想别人是不是用过 这种方法获利。”
Now. 现在
You borrow whatever money you need from the head teller. 无论你借多少钱， 你都要从总出纳员那里得到。
This is his safe. 这是他的保险箱。
At times, it contains nearly a million dollars. - Really? 有时这里放着将近一百万美元。 -真的吗？
Hmm. 嗯。
Friday, for instance. 例如星期五。
When the Federal Reserve makes its delivery of the .. 当美联储提交……
Month-end payrolls. 月末工资单的时候。
"Think what I could do with a million dollars." “想想我能用一百万美元做什么。”
"The idea of robbing the safes had occurred to me often, in fact." “事实上，我经常产生抢劫保险箱的想法。”
"As an amusing thought to dwell on while shaving or riding to work." “在我剃须或上班路上经常仔细思考 这个有趣的想法。。”
"That's all there is to it, huh?" “这就是所有了，哈？。”
"Funny how that innocent remark acted on me like a psychological blockbuster." “可笑的是那个天真的想法给我的 内心带来巨大的影响。”
"Slowly, insidiously, an idea began taking possession of my mind." “一个计划开始慢慢地、不知不觉地 占据我的脑海。。”
Here are the statistics we'll need for that conference, Jim.
Did you also want me include any data on that new Burbank housing project?
Jim, did you hear me?
Sorry.
I said did you want me to include anything on the Burbank housing project.
Why, I don't think it will be necessary. Everything we need seems to be there.
Have you got a problem, Jim?
Is something on your mind?
You know Ken, I was just thinking.
I've got a wonderful wife, a wonderful daughter, good health.
A steady job.
A reasonably secure future.
I should be a pretty contented man.
So?
So ..
That's what was on my mind.
"Yes, there was a strange fascination to the idea of stealing the money."
"It was exciting to think about it and I couldn't get it out of my mind."
"There it was. There it grew."
"And there it stayed."
Gentlemen, we all seem to be here. If you would take your places.
Jim, you might as well begin with that report on the Burbank housing project.
Alright.
On March 18th 1952 stockholders authorised an additional 250 shares ..
At a 25 dollar ..
"Then I began to speculate whether there was any country without joint treaties."
"Where a man could find refuge from the American laws."
"Of course I wasn't serious abut this wild scheme."
"But I had an uncontrollable urge to probe its possibilities."
"And what could I lose?"
I'm writing a thesis called Forensic Banking for my MA degree.
It covers all the phases of crime in connection with banking.
I see.
And this is the place to come to get the information I need on extradition laws.
I'm afraid we can't be of much help to you here.
I suggest that you write to our office in Washington.
How long will that take? - A couple of weeks.
However, this much I can tell you.
At best, extradition is an extremely complicated proposition.
Loaded with red tape, treaties and involved court procedure.
Then it is not a cut and dried affair? - No, to say the very least.
Unless the crime was of a serious nature like murder or narcotics smuggling.
I doubt if the government would be inclined to take any action.
As a matter of fact, if you are that interested.
You can find all our treaties in the Statutes at Large.
Why not look them up in the library? - Good idea.
Thank you.
"There were moments during the afternoon when I was .."
"Shocked by the enormity of my own thoughts."
"And a cold fear would come over me."
"Then again, I would find myself restlessly watching."
"Watching for 5 o'clock so I could go to the library and look in those Statutes."
"In all the years we'd been married, Laurie and I, I'd never lied to her."
"I hated to begin now."
Hello darling.
Sorry to call you so late.
They just pulled a meeting on me and I have to stay over for it.
Oh, should be home by eleven.
Don't worry. I'll get dinner somewhere.
Bye.
"I checked every country in Europe."
"In the British Empire."
"Mexico and Central America."
"And in South America."
"All had extradition treaties."
"I had a notation to look up a Brazilian amendment."
"It was the last possibility."
"And there it was. In 1913, for some unaccountable reason."
"Brazil revoked her extradition treaty."
"So there actually was a country without extradition."
"A choice country."
"Close enough to be reached between the bank's closing on Friday .."
"And its re-opening on Monday."
"This was the turning point in my thinking."
"The idea had now become an obsession."
"Next week was the start of the winter season."
"The bank would again be open on Saturdays."
"This weekend was the deadline."
"My last chance for a 48-hour getaway."
Where did you have your dinner?
As a matter of fact, I didn't have time to eat.
Darling, what am I going to do with you.
How about some scrambled eggs and coffee? - Good.
First I'll pop in and see Suzie.
What have you been up to all day?
Well for one thing I had the television set fixed.
And was that something. - What happened?
The first man I called in wanted 18 dollars.
The next, 32.
And the third one said all that was wrong was a loose wire.
He didn't charge a thing. - That's typical.
Like what we read in the Reader's Digest about the lady who removed a spark plug.
And took her car to a bunch of garages to get it fixed.
She saw that most of them wanted to make a big deal out of fit.
Oh, I don't know. Integrity seems to be a thing of the past.
I even suspect my own brother.
Thinking of it, he did say there's more money fixing cars than selling them.
What was the meeting all about?
Brazil.
Brazil? - Yeah.
Let's sit over here.
There is a big deal cooking down there and ..
The bank has selected me to go.
Do you mean it?
Definitely. It's only for a couple of weeks.
I don't understand.
You're only the assistant manager.
That's why it's such a great opportunity. If I make good at it ..
It might be a first step to being made a Vice President.
Well .. wouldn't that come more under Ken Woodley's department?
Actually, yes.
That's one of the reasons I'd rather you not broadcast it.
The bank has given me a kind of ..
"Jump" over Ken. They haven't told him about it yet.
Besides, it's a confidential mission.
Oh darling, that's terrific.
You're a dog. Why didn't you call and tell me?
You haven't heard it all yet.
There is more? - Hmm.
Well, what is it? - I'm taking you and Susan with me.
You wouldn't kid about a thing like this?
We leave by plane for Rio Friday night.
Darling, that's so exciting coming just suddenly out the blue like that.
But.
How does the bank feel about paying our way down there?
Well, I'll pay it. What difference does it make?
Darling, there is nothing I'd rather do than go, naturally.
You want to put an awful hole in our savings?
I wouldn't go without you.
If you said "no" I'd understand.
We've never been separated. That's the way we planned it before we married.
And I still feel the same way about it.
Even more so, I guess. - Do you?
I want you with me always.
Oh, holy smoke.
That only gives us two days to pack everything.
Can we get our passports that quickly?
In an emergency they can rush them through in a couple of days.
I have to be at the Passport Bureau at 9 in the morning.
I want you and Susan to meet me there. Here is the address.
Jim, do you really think it is wise to take Susan?
After all, it is only for two weeks.
She'd love it.
Maybe for the first day or two, but ..
No, it just wouldn't be right to take her on such a long trip.
Too many things can happen. - What can happen?
Strange food. Strange water.
No. I just wouldn't feel right about it.
I really want her to go.
No, Jim. It would be sick.
"I could see that Laurie's mind was made up but .."
"Then I rationalised that once we were in Brazil .."
"No-one could stop me from sending for my own daughter."
So your bank feels this business in Brazil is urgent?
I have to leave on Friday night. It is of the utmost importance.
I see.
So you understand our procedure for processing passports in 24 hours?
It is intended only for emergency cases.
I realize that, Mr Greer.
A lot of red tape involved.
So we screen applicants very carefully or everyone would ask for this service.
I can see your point.
I don't want to embarrass you, Mr Osborne.
But I will need more verification than this letter.
Would you mind giving me the telephone number of your office?
Well.
Madison 5-0-8-4-8.
Thank you.
Hello. Do you have a Mr James Osborne working there?
Will you connect me with Mr Osborne please.
Why, he's standing right here.
I'm sorry, but it is my business to verify that.
May I speak to Mr Osborne please?
I see.
If you've any doubts, why not contact Mr Tom bowers. He's the branch manager.
It's not necessary.
Never mind. Thank you.
I'll have your passports here by 4 o'clock Friday night.
Gives you time to pick them up and have them stamped by the Brazilian Consulate.
Can we definitely rely on that? - I think so.
Fill these out over at the table. Then you have to have your photographs taken.
We'll be right back. Thanks for everything.
You're welcome.
I want two tickets on your quickest flight to Rio.
That will be Flight 12 out of here to connect with Pan American at New York.
On what day are you leaving? - This Friday night.
Well I'm sorry.
The connecting flight departs only on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings.
Oh.
Besides, it is booked five or six weeks in advance.
There must be other direct flights. - Only one other.
That's our new direct interchange Super Constellation flight to Miami.
And Braniff out of there. - What about that?
I'm sorry, but Sunday morning would be your earliest possibility.
Possibility? I've got to be in Rio on Sunday night.
Your only chance would be Chicago And Southern's Flight 501.
Leaving New Orleans at 8:30 Saturday morning.
It isn't a direct route.
But it makes connections at Caracas with other flights.
I'll check our waiting list.
What about our reservations to New Orleans?
That's no problem.
We have several flights which make connections through New Orleans.
I'm sure we can take care of you. - Good.
However Flight 501 is full up at the moment.
But there will probably be cancellations.
I'll have to phone you.
What is your name please? - James Osborne. Here.
I'll give you my number. At home.
Did TWA call?
Yes. They cleared us straight through to Brazil. Isn't that terrific.
Ah, that is terrific.
We leave tomorrow night at 7:30 on Flight 6.
When do we get to New Orleans?
A kind of a funny hour. 3am.
That couldn't be better.
Gives us a five and a half hour leeway to catch the other plane.
I've had the cleaner do a rush job on your blue suit and you want your tuxedo?
I suppose so. - I think I've attended to everything.
Even of putting a bottle of champagne on ice.
That's perfect.
Say, what happened to your knee? - I fell down.
Mummy read me all about Rio De Janeiro.
From the encyclopaedia.
And you know what? - What?
It has the most beautiful harbor in the whole wide world.
What's a harbor? - Where the boats go in and out.
The excitement is catching. Susan is as thrilled as I am.
Here we are.
Everything is working out beautifully.
Mother is coming down from Santa Barbara to take care of Susan.
You didn't tell her we were going to Rio, did you?
Of course I did. She'd have to know where we are.
Suppose she wanted to reach us or something happened to Susan?
Oh, sure.
Well, to our trip.
Susan.
Now.
I've arranged to have the passports sent direct to the Brazilian Consulate.
I can't get away to pick them up.
It's very important you be there before five o'clock tomorrow.
Alright.
We'll meet later at the Biltmore for dinner.
Fine.
Please try to get to the Passport Bureau early. Make sure everything is in order.
There must be no slip-up on this, Laurie.
Alright. Don't make it sound so grim.
Grim? Me?
Give me a kiss.
A box of candy for the wife?
Could be.
Mr Osborne. Mr Bowers has been looking for you.
Me? - Hmm.
He's upset about something. He wants to see you.
You sent for me, Tom?
Jim, where have you been? - Been out to lunch. Why?
They tell me you left before twelve.
I had an errand to attend to.
You also had a one o'clock appointment here, with a man named Farrington.
I forgot it. I'm sorry.
I understand he is pretty annoyed. I think you'd better ..
Hello?
"It's Mrs Osborne."
"She says it's important she talks to her husband."
Put her on. It's your wife, Jim.
I'll call her later. - It's alright. Go ahead.
Excuse me.
Hello dear.
Let me call you back later.
"No it can't wait. I have bad news. Mother just phoned."
"Her car broke down on the way in. She may not be able to get here for hours."
How far away is she? - "At Ventura."
"I've had no luck finding anyone I trust to stay with Susan until she gets here."
Okay. Keep trying.
Goodbye, - "Just a minute, dear."
"If I don't find someone right away I'll never make the consulate by five."
You'll have to.
I'll .. I'll call you later.
Goodbye.
Something wrong?
No. You know women. They ..
Get upset over the least little thing.
Be sure to call Farrington and straighten it out with him.
I'll call him right away.
Jim, we've less than 15 minutes to get to Benson's office.
Just got to make this call first. - We're late now.
Why don't you go ahead and find a cab. - Oh, we can walk it quicker.
Well, make it snappy.
There. That does it. Come on.
I've got to make a phone call.
Oh, Miss.
Yes, sir?
Hello dear. Sorry I didn't call sooner. Held up at a meeting. What happened?
"Mrs Cook said she'd come over. She's on her way now."
Did you get Abbie to pick up the passports?
"I expect her any second. She promised to come right out."
Can you rely on her?
"Please darling, everything is going to be alright."
I guess so. Sure.
I'm sorry I sounded coarse. I've had a gruesome day.
Bye, dear.
Meet you at the Biltmore as soon as I can get there.
Passport Bureau please. Mr Clark.
Hello Mr Clark. This is James Osborne speaking.
I'm checking to make sure our passports came through.
Good.
Good. You are definitely sure they are on their way to the Consulate?
No question about it?
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
"Three forty-six."
"The vault guard would leave as soon as the tellers had put away their cash."
"All I could do until then was wait."
"My margin of time was slim at best."
"It never seemed to take them so long before."
"Now that the vault guard had left."
"My way was clear."
"This was it."
"But if a teller returned for a re-check of his cash."
"I'd be through."
Raglin.
I'm sorry, Mr Osborne. I can't seem to get my cash to balance.
Let me see.
Why, I don't want to bother you. - Oh, I'll find your mistake.
I'm sure it will be better to recheck the cash.
No, no, no. Not so fast.
This is a challenge.
Now look the vault is right here. It's much easier to check.
It'll only take a second. - Wait a minute. I think I've got it.
Look .. yeah, there is your mistake.
You can't read your own figures. That's a seven, not a nine.
There.
By gosh, you're right. - Yeah.
"I didn't dare stay any longer."
"At any moment, Tom Bowers might leave."
"His last act would be to supervise the closing of the vault door."
Hello?
"Hello Jim. Mrs Cook just arrived."
"I can't possibly get to the consulate in time."
What are you talking about?
"Even if I took a cab, it's too late."
I'm counting on you.
"I don't understand. Surely the bank can send someone to pick them up?"
But.
Okay, okay, I'll manage.
Hello Brazilian Consul, this is ..
James Osborne speaking.
I may not be able to get there by five to pick up our passports.
"You realize we close at five?"
"Yes, that is why I'm calling. Will you please have someone wait until I arrive."
"We will do the best we can, sir."
Oh, alright. Thanks very much.
What do you say we close the vault and call it a day?
Good.
[ Telephone ]
Aren't you going to answer your phone?
[ Telephone ]
Hello?
It's for you.
Hello.
Oh, hello Dick.
Sure, I plan on going to the club Sunday.
Now wait a minute. That's a little early in the morning for me.
Yeah, I suppose I could make it by nine.
By the way, did you hear about Charlie making a 68 last week?
Yeah, I know. Well he'll have to drop his handicap.
Well Al's got a 4 handicap and he never shot a 68 in his life.
Well, I'll be darned.
Say, that was alright.
Yeah, it's okay with me playing a mixed foursome for a change.
Sure, Ellen's improved a lot.
Okay Dick, see you both Sunday.
All set?
"The dual-operation procedure means we both see the closing of the vault door."
"The two big wheels merely fastened the door into position."
"The actual door locking wasn't complete until the combination dial was flipped."
"But if it wasn't flipped .."
"The door could be opened any time."
"Then I could get the rest of that money."
"Perhaps it could be faked."
Well, I've got some work to clean up.
Goodnight, Jim - Night, Tom.
Did you hear that?
Yeah. Maybe we'd better look.
Yes, I guess so.
Oh it's you, Mr Osborne.
Yes. I was upstairs changing my clothes.
I am going out of town for the weekend. - Ah.
"It was now five twenty-five."
"How long that clerk at the Consulate would wait, I could only guess."
Here, driver.
Here's an inducement to get me there. But quick.
Twenty bucks?
You've hit every red light so far.
Take it easy, mister. We only got two more blocks.
This is hopeless, driver.
Next car.
Please, I'm in a terrific hurry.
Is there a telephone near? - In the barber shop, sir.
"Transworld Airlines."
Hello. Reservations, please.
Hello. This is James Osborne.
I have two reservations on Flight 6 for New Orleans tonight.
I can't make it. What's the next flight?
"Ten o'clock." - Ten o'clock? Well ..
I have to make connections in New Orleans with another flight.
That only allows me two hours leeway.
"Sorry, it's our only other flight."
But we've got to get on it.
"I'll see if there is any available space."
"It's okay, sir. What was the name again, please?"
James Osborne.
"The flight number is 88. It leaves from International Airport at ten o'clock."
"I'm transferring your details." - Thank you very much.
How do I get in the Brazilian Consulate? It's locked and I must get my passport.
I'd say you're out of luck. - Where's the building superintendent?
His office is closed now.
Who can help me? - I've no idea.
Look, come here.
Here.
There's a hundred dollars.
We must get those passports tonight.
Say mister, you're not kidding, are you.
Do you know the name of the Consul? - Sure. Miguel Fernandez.
He's in the phone book?
Doubt it. He hasn't been here long. - What can you suggest?
Best bet is for me to phone the building superintendent at his home. He'll help.
Can you do it right away? - Sure, but ..
Quit worrying. I'll get your passports for you.
Look, why not wait for me next door in the restaurant? Have a cup of coffee.
I'll telephone my wife to meet us there.
Good idea.
What can be taking that fellow so long?
We've got until ten o'clock. - Nine o'clock.
We have to leave at least an hour to get to the airport.
The Brazilian Consul lives at the Claridge Apartments.
That's his number. - Oh, good.
I'm sorry it took me so long.
What his name, Fernandez? - Fernandez.
Hello. Claridge Apartment?
Mr Fernandez, please.
"Mr Fernandez isn't in."
Do you know where he can be reached? It's extremely important.
"Sorry. Mr Fernandez gave no details. Would you like to leave a message?"
Yes, will you please have him call this number, Hudson 22181. Say it's urgent.
You must find someone who works in that office.
I'll ask the janitor and the rest of the elevator operators. - Please hurry.
What's the matter, dear? I've never seen you so jittery.
I'm worried about the plane.
It's not that tragic. We can always catch a later plane.
You forget one little detail.
Here.
Can you please get me a dollar's worth of dimes.
At 8:30 in the morning we're supposed to get another plane out of New Orleans.
Remember?
Alright. You don't have to snap my head off.
Sorry.
Laurie, I'm sorry. Really I am, but ..
All the planes to Brazil are filled up.
We must catch this one.
Can I have my change. Thank you.
It may be days before we get another reservation.
I've got to be there Monday.
Hello.
Hello, Claridge Apartment?
Has Mr Fernandez returned yet?
"Just a minute sir, and I'll try him again."
"The line does not answer."
"I told you I gave him your message."
Yeah. I know, I know.
That guard is an imbecile. Certainly, by now he's had time to dig up someone.
Jim, getting this upset isn't going to help.
Laurie, please lay off will you.
Alright.
Besides, I've cause to be worried. It's twenty to nine. I can't wait any longer.
Here. You find a cab.
Be sensible. There is no way you can get in to that office.
I'll find a way.
Sign the register, please.
Who are you? And what are you doing here?
I know this looks bad.
I had to get these passports.
I got here late. The office was closed.
My wife and I leave for Brazil tonight. The plane takes off at ten o'clock.
I can't go without these passports. You understand that don't you?
You broke into the premises. I'm afraid I'll have to take you to the police.
The police?
Naturally, I mean to pay for the glass. Here.
Here is fifty dollars. That will more than cover it.
I'm sorry. You'll have to come along with me.
Besides, I haven't done anything wrong. These passports belong to me.
Look. Here is my photograph.
That will identify me and ..
Here is my card.
I am assistant manager at the down-town branch of the Los Angeles City bank.
I'm sorry, sir. You'll have to come along.
Come on, let's go.
It's worth a lot to me to make that plane.
Are you offering me a bribe?
Listen mister, you're only getting in deeper.
Why don't you check with the Consul?
His number is Madison 67800.
There's time enough for that when we get down to headquarters.
There is the clerk who took care of my visas.
He'll identify me.
Remember? I'm James Osborne.
That's my passport.
You were shut when I got here. I had to have it.
He broke into your office.
You shouldn't have done it, Mr Osborne. I told you I'd dig up someone.
Do you know this man?
Yes. Those are his passports alright.
I'm sorry I had to do that.
I just have to get that 10 o'clock plane.
Here.
There's fifty dollars. That will more than cover the price of the glass.
How about it?
I don't know.
I guess it's alright.
We'd better go see about locking up the office.
International airport. Hurry.
Yes, sir.
You got the passports?
Yeah, I got them.
We've got just 40 minutes to get to the airport. Think you can make it?
I could if we had wings.
There is fifty bucks in it if you get us there by ten.
Fifty bucks?
You heard me.
Mister, we got wings.
Jim there is just no sense in this. We can't possibly get to the airport by 10.
Can't you go any faster?
If you think you can do any better, you drive.
Who do you think you are talking to? - Jim, for heaven's sakes, calm down.
The road is lousy with cops this time of night.
If you get stopped, I'll pay the fine.
[ Police siren ]
Oh no.
Pull up and stop.
We can still make it. We've got to.
If you get to the airport on time I'll double the fifty.
A hundred bucks?
You heard me.
A hundred dollar tip? Are you out of your head?
I know it sounds crazy Laurie, but ..
A fortune is involved in this deal. It all depends on my being there Monday.
What I spend to get there is immaterial.
Jim, you're getting hysterical.
Looks like I missed by just six minutes. - There still may be a chance.
Oh thanks. Thanks a lot, mister.
Excuse me, please. I've got to catch a plane.
Can I still make the Flight 88 to New Orleans?
I doubt it sir, but I'll check.
Please hurry.
Gate 14 please.
Hello.
I've got two passengers for Flight 88 to New Orleans.
Yeah, I see.
What did he say? - Okay.
You're in luck. They've been delayed but you'll have to make it fast.
Your suitcase weighs a hundred and fifteen pounds.
Yes.
Please step aboard, sir.
May I take your coat please? - Thank you.
Please fasten your seatbelts.
Well, here we are.
We're really on our way. - Uhuh.
I had no idea these planes were so big and comfortable.
Excited? - Hmm.
Silly, isn't it. - Not at all.
I was scared to death when I made my first flight only I wouldn't admit it.
We're starting.
Good grief, our bags! We forgot to pick them up at the Biltmore.
I'll send for them. - Oh, darn.
Laurie, I'm sorry. I ..
I know how you looked forward to this. It's our first trip really.
It's not getting started with laughter and confetti.
It has been a hectic scramble.
Well, I was a little edgy, I guess.
You can't really blame me.
I know. - Oh, you understand.
I'm on a very important mission.
There's a big conference I've got to attend.
It's quite involved.
And important.
It must be.
Jim, on a deal this important.
You would think they'd send one of their Vice Presidents.
It's jobs like this that make Vice Presidents.
That's quite a tribute to you, darling. I'm proud of you.
And I really admired you tonight.
Tonight? - Yes.
No matter how impossible all this passport mix-up got.
You kept right on trying.
I would have given up hours ago.
So would anyone else.
Here we are. In the plane and on our way.
I think you're wonderful.
It will be hours before we get to Amarillo.
Why don't you close your eyes and get some sleep.
Is that better?
Much better.
[ Tannoy ]
"Trans World Airlines Constellation Flight 88."
"Now arriving Amarillo at TWA concourse Gate number 4."
"Departure of TWA flight 88 will be delayed one half-hour."
I wonder why.
Just a minute. I'll find out.
Excuse me. Can you tell me why our flight is held up?
Bad weather between here and New Orleans, sir.
Is the delay apt to be more than half an hour?
That's hard to say. - I've got to find out.
If you ask the passenger relations man, he'll take you to the meteorologist.
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
This man is a passenger on your flight, Captain. - How do you do.
He needs to get to New Orleans in time to catch Flight 501 from there for Rio.
I'd hoped the storm would break in the next half hour, but ..
These latest reports aren't too encouraging.
Can't you fly around it?
Hardly.
The storm area is too big.
I thought in this day and age with pressurised cabins you fly over a storm.
Not bad electrical storms.
They interfere with our radio and instruments.
That makes it dangerous. - I simply must get there.
I assure you if the pilot felt it safe to go through, he would.
Listen, Captain.
I know how you fellows bend over backwards to play it safe.
But suppose you went through that storm, how much risk would you be taking?
It would be a risk.
The degree doesn't matter.
Mr Osborne, the Captain is very busy.
I think we'd better go.
"Constellation Flight 88 now boarding at Gate number 5.
It's nearly half past six.
We've only got two hours to catch our other plane.
Darling, don't be so dramatic.
Will you please shut up and close that door.
We are waiting from clearance from the control tower, sir.
I'm sorry.
It might help a little if you'd say something.
What can I say?
I guess you're right.
Hello? Okay.
Thank goodness.
Jim.
I'm worried about you.
That just wasn't like you at all.
Sorry Laurie if I made a fool of myself.
This is my one big opportunity and I don't want to blow it.
What is this business in Rio all about anyway?
I told you. It's ..
An important deal I'm handling for the bank.
I mean more specifically.
Well.
It involves a big loan on a construction job there and Monday is the deadline.
Why all the questions?
I didn't mean that.
It's just that.
Just that it's very confusing?
Yes, I guess that's it.
Look.
Neither of us has slept a wink.
Don't you think it's about time we did?
I'm exhausted.
You must be too. - Sure.
I am.
Darling, wake up. Wake up, we're there.
Where? - New Orleans, silly.
New Orleans? - Yes.
Ten minutes to nine. We're twenty minutes late. What happened?
The pilot said we were bucking headwinds all the way.
Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop.
When you saw we were late, why didn't you wake me?
There was only one thing to do and I did it. - What?
I got the Captain to radio ahead and ask Chicago Southern to hold our plane.
Will they do it?
The pilot said he didn't know about Chicago Southern but his line do.
I'll run ahead. You meet me at the Chicago Southern gate.
Fine. - It's Flight 501.
Alright. - Excuse me.
Has flight 501 left? - Yes, it left right on time.
Our pilot radioed ahead to hold it up.
We're off the flight just in.
I'm sorry but we can't do that. - Why not? Why can't you?
It's a through-flight, sir. It makes connections with other planes.
To delay it would throw the schedule.
But it's vital, absolutely vital I get that plane.
The best we can do is to put you on one of our flights tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Take your place in line and we'll see what we can do.
I've got to get out today.
Afraid there's no other flight. If you wait your turn.
Maybe you can fly out of Miami?
Oh, that's booked solid.
Maybe I can buy tickets off some of the other passengers. Why not for a price?
That's not possible, sir.
It's strictly against company policy to give out passenger names.
Well.
What about chartering a private plane?
That's quite a procedure.
You must get police and health certificates of countries you fly over.
Okay, okay, That's out.
How about one of your ships?
You don't mean one of those big planes? - Sure.
Do you realise that would cost you over twenty thousand dollars?
Twenty thousand dollars?
Besides, all of our ships are in service.
Charters have to be arranged for well in advance.
I wasn't serious about it. How was I to know it would cost that much?
It was a silly question.
As a matter of fact, your chances aren't too bad.
We've only ..
Four names ahead of you on the waiting list.
We can always count on more cancellations than that coming through.
At any rate, I don't know what else you can do.
"What else could I do?"
"Nothing."
"Absolutely nothing."
"I had a million dollars in my suitcase and it didn't help."
"Everything now depended on the whims of four complete strangers."
"Whether they cancelled their reservations or not."
Do you have a reservation, sir?
No, I'd like a double room and bath, please. - Yes, sir.
Oh, that bag contains some valuable papers.
I'd like to put it in the safe.
It's rather large I'm afraid, sir.
Can't you put it in the office vault?
I'm sorry sir, but we don't like to assume the responsibility.
I assure you it is essential.
Very well.
Bring that bag up here please.
There's been a mix up with our personal baggage.
To be sent later.
I'll take the key. We're not going to our room right away.
There you are.
I'll take that.
Here is the receipt for your bag. - Thank you.
I've got to get some shaving things.
I want to get some postcards for Susan.
I ought to send a wire to mother and tell her where we are.
That's not necessary. We're only here overnight.
I'd feel better about it if she knew where to reach us.
Would you charge that to room 430 please.
Maybe I'd better send a wire to the office.
And have them ship our bags direct to Rio.
Why don't you go and get the postcards.
Alright.
Just a minute.
I want to cancel that message.
But the operator sending it now. - Well stop her. I want it cancelled.
Well, it may be too late.
It's part sent.
I can't help it. I don't want it to go.
Block this.
But the lady wanted it sent. - Do you mind.
It's worth one thousand dollars to me.
Really? - Of course.
Oh, that felt good.
I hate to put on the same dirty clothes though.
Do you suppose our bags will get here soon?
That's what it's worth to me. - That's okay by me, mister.
You must want to get out of the country awful bad.
Who were you talking to? - The head porter.
They always have connections. I told him to try to buy someone else's tickets.
Darling.
Are you sure there isn't more to all this than you've told me?
Laurie, you know I've never kept things from you, Why are you so concerned?
Mostly because of the way you're acting.
Darling, please don't make me go over all that again.
You've done everything humanly possible to get to Brazil by Monday.
The bank can't expect more than that.
How could they hold it against you?
It's you.
You just don't understand.
No Jim, I don't.
Come here.
Okay.
Sit down.
What's on your mind?
I wish I knew what was on yours.
I suppose somehow or other being this upset makes sense to you.
Will you please stop trying to make something out of nothing.
Look. We've only got 24 hours in New Orleans.
I've always wanted to see the French Quarter.
Let's make this a day to remember.
We've gotten off to a good start, darling.
There is nothing more I want than to make every day a holiday.
Every day an adventure with you.
You crazy man.
I don't understand you.
But I love you.
Look at those beautiful old antiques.
Oh well, they're not for us.
Maybe someday when we're rich.
Look, Jim. Will you stop worrying and have some fun.
You said the hotel porter had good connections. What did he tell you?
He said there was a pretty good chance of getting our seats.
There. That should relieve your mind.
"Perhaps."
"If not for his parting word that I must want out of the country awfully bad .."
"It could be others would have the same reaction if they heard of a $1,000 tip."
"We saw the famous Absinthe House and all the historic landmarks."
"A siren a mile away and it gave me a cold chill."
What's the matter?
Nothing.
"We did all the usual things that tourists do."
"Strolled down Pirate's Alley."
"Bought a flower from a vendor."
"And Laurie loved every minute of it."
"Dinner in the seclusion of a private dining room at Antoine's, no less."
Laurie thought it extravagant."
"But it thrilled her."
Pardon me, sir. Is your name James Osborne?
Yes.
There is a gentleman asking for you.
How did you know who I was?
He described you perfectly. - Who is he?
I don't know sir, but he was most insistent.
Show him in.
I don't understand how anyone could know we were here.
What do you suppose he wants?
I don't know.
Here he comes.
What's he look like?
He seems very business-like. He's a grim-looking fellow.
Mr Osborne? - Yes.
I'd like to talk to you.
In private, please.
Excuse me.
Well?
Is it true you offered $1,000 bonus for tickets on tomorrow's flight to Brazil?
Why?
Well, we've just never heard of anybody offering that kind of money before.
Who are you? - My name is Valcourt.
How did you know I was here?
I got your description from the porter at the hotel.
It doesn't take much detective work ..
To find strangers in New Orleans at dinnertime.
What do you want?
I'm with the Bayou Travel Agency.
Oh.
Then we can have our seats? - Well, not exactly.
There are four people ahead of you on the waiting list.
By switching places with two of my clients I can put you first on the list.
What's it worth to you?
On the list? - Yeah.
Well, I don't know.
That's not the same as getting two seats.
I suppose it would improve our chances.
It will cinch your chances of getting on this flight.
At least two people always cancel out at the last minute.
Here. I'll let you talk to the clerk at the airport.
How about 250 dollars?
Fine.
He'll tell you the same thing. Hello?
Chicago Southern?
This is Valcourt speaking.
"We wound up the evening at The Court Of Two Sisters."
"Laurie thought it was the most beautiful place she'd ever seen."
"She never looked so happy."
It's beautiful.
Would you like to dance?
Supposing this day never ended.
Supposing we could go on like this forever.
I'm afraid all dreams must end.
Perhaps not.
This Rio thing could develop into something beyond a two-week assignment.
The opportunity is there.
Of course, it would mean living in Rio permanently.
As long as we're together, darling. You, Suzie and I. That's all that matters.
I mean for the rest of our lives.
We'd have each other, wouldn't we.
Of course.
What do you mean it will probably be okay? It's got to be okay.
You had no right leading me to believe it was definite unless it was.
I'm sorry, Mr Osborne.
When I spoke yesterday, I believed the cancellations had come through.
Most unusual that they haven't.
As a matter of fact Mr Osborne your chances seem to be excellent.
Generally everyone who is going to show appears by this time.
We are short two passengers.
I suggest you check your baggage now and save that much time.
Think it will be alright?
I believe so, Mr Osborne. - How can we make sure, I mean?
115 pounds.
115 pounds?
We can't be sure of the leaving time but I wouldn't worry about it, Mr Osborne.
Your plane leaves from Gate 2. - Thank you.
The Customs Inspector, please.
Hello. This is Briggs. Chicago Southern.
The fellow going out on 501 named Osborne.
Has been acting suspiciously.
One of his bags weighs 115 pounds.
I thought you'd like to know.
Yep.
Okay.
[ Tannoy ] "Passenger Osborne. Passenger Osborne."
Oh no.
"Please report immediately to the Customs Office."
I'm James Osborne.
Oh yes.
This way please.
This is Mr Osborne.
And Mrs Osborne. You wanted to see us?
Yes. Have a seat please.
We're just about to board our plane. There is not much time.
Please be seated.
What do you want?
We're constantly on guard for people who try to smuggle gold out of the country.
What's that got to do with us?
I was just explaining why we opened your bag.
You opened it?
When we heard it weighed 115 pounds we were a little curious.
What's this all about?
Mrs Osborne, your husband's bag contains almost a million dollars.
A million dollars?
We didn't count it of course, but it appears to be nearly that much.
That's why I was jittery. I didn't want you to know as it might frighten you.
It's in currency. That's not against the law.
You must admit carrying that much money around in a suitcase is a bit unusual.
I work for the City Bank of Los Angeles.
The money belongs to them. I'm transporting it to Rio for them.
Prove it. - Why should I have to?
Because banks don't transfer money in that manner.
Alright. Here is plenty of identification.
Driver's licence.
Everything else.
Obviously the bank has the money insured.
Insured?
Don't tell me any indemnifying company ships a million bucks in that manner.
Why, they'd require armed guards.
At least three.
These could be phonies. - That's ridiculous.
Anyway, a bank transferring this kind of money to Brazil.
Would operate through the American Express.
If time didn't matter.
In this case it was imperative that the money be there by Monday.
That's tomorrow.
Who is your boss at the bank?
Why?
I want to phone him.
It's Sunday. The bank is closed - At his home.
No reason to bother him.
On the contrary, I think there is.
Unless you have some reason Mister Osborne for not wanting me to call him.
His name is Tom Bowers.
But you won't be able to reach him.
He plays golf every Sunday.
Operator. Get me Los Angeles Information please.
I'll save you time.
His number is Crestview 5-4-1-2-4.
Operator.
Get me Los Angles Crestview 5-4-1-2-4.
And I wish to speak to a Mr Bowers.
Don't you understand? The bank couldn't wait for American Express.
There wasn't time.
So they sent it uninsured, no guard?
They had to, there was no other way.
Then why did you tell me it was insured?
I didn't have time to argue.
Hello?
Yes. I want to make sure I have the right Mr Bowers.
Ask her where he works.
Yeah .. that checks.
Ask her if she can give you his club phone number.
Try him there, please.
Yes, I'll wait.
"Passengers now boarding Chicago Southern flight 501 for Caracas."
"At Gate 2."
If you make us miss that flight I'll not only get damages from the government ..
But from you, personally.
I'm well aware of that.
Hello .. yes?
No, never mind.
He's on the golf course. - How about it?
You win. - Come on, Laurie.
Didn't you tell the guy?
On what grounds?
He didn't break any customs law. Why should I stick my neck out?
Sure. If you're right you get a pat on the shoulder.
If you're wrong, the guy sues you for everything you've got.
I've got enough worries now.
"Did you ever have a nightmare where you try to run from danger and can't move?"
"That's the way I felt then."
I'm sorry Mr Osborne, you've got to report to the ticket office. - Why?
I don't know, sir. Those are my orders.
You'd better hurry, sir.
Look, I'll call you right back.
Unfortunately Mr Osborne, the other two passengers showed. We had to bump you.
I must get on that plane. I have to. - Jim, please don't make a scene.
We can definitely get you on tomorrow's flight. Will only be another day.
You'll be out of here in 24 hours. - Can I buy someone else's tickets?
I'll offer them anything.
I've got to talk to the passengers on that plane.
You can see, it抯 too late.
Have you a room and bath for tonight?
We have a sunny front room for $4.50. - Fine.
The porter will be right along to show you up to your room.
Good.
Shall we wait in the garden.
It's hot in here.
From the balcony, you'll get a nice view of the French Quarter, Mr Casey.
Here you are.
Thank you. - I'll take this.
Jim.
Why did you register under the name of Casey? - I didn't.
The clerk made a mistake, that's all. Why should I use a different name?
I can think of only one reason.
Like?
Like trying to make it more difficult to find us.
Wouldn't that be a silly thing to do?
Not if you were afraid.
Afraid of tomorrow. What the bank would find out.
Find out what?
That the money in your suitcase was stolen.
Laurie.
Oh, you did steal the money, Jim. You did.
Alright, I stole it.
I'm a thief. I'm anything you want to call me. I did it and it's done.
But why? Why Jim, why? - Laurie.
We've only so many days, so many hours so many minutes to live.
And we're suckers if we don't cram in all the happiness we can get away with.
Regardless of how we do it. - Jim.
You actually thought we could find happiness on stolen money?
Suppose Laurie, you hadn't found out the money was stolen?
That's how planned it. I meant to call the bank the minute we got to Brazil.
They couldn't touch us ever.
Because there is no extradition treaty with Brazil.
There'd be no need to call the police. It wouldn't even have got in the papers.
Neither you nor anyone who matters would have found out, ever.
And the money? Why, I could have alibied it in a dozen ways.
With a dozen more lies.
As long as you didn't know what difference would it make?
I would have known, Jim. I would have felt your lies.
And Susan. What about her?
We've sent for her. They couldn't have stopped that.
You had it all figured out, didn't you.
You robbed and betrayed the people that trusted you.
The bank has the money insured. It would cost them nothing.
Does that excuse what you did?
Perhaps not.
But the difference between the honest and the dishonest ..
The stupid and the smart is a debatable line.
It's clear and defined. - How about the men who ..
And there's thousands like 'em, who make a big deal of fixing a wire on a TV set.
They were dishonest.
Then again, maybe they were smart.
The honest one, the man who got nothing out of it.
Maybe he was just dumb.
No, he was right. The others were wrong.
At least they didn't break the law. - The law?
That's a laugh.
It's okay to place a bet at a track, but give it to a bookie and you're a crook.
You can shoot the works in Nevada.
But get caught playing so much as Penny Ante at home and you go to jail.
Everybody! Everybody breaks the law.
How can you compare placing bets and playing Penny Ante with what you've done?
Alright, I've committed a crime.
Last New Year when I drove the car after too many drinks. That was a crime too.
Only in that case I was pushing my luck. It could have been manslaughter.
No matter how you twist or turn it, stealing is wrong.
Terribly, horribly wrong. - So is drunk-driving wrong.
You didn't object then. The stakes were only a drive home.
Now there's a million dollars. Security for life. All we hoped and prayed for.
Prayed for?
Stealing can never be the answer to a prayer.
Darling.
Laurie, what difference does it make?
Who's right and who's wrong. I'm in it now. In it all the way.
What can we do?
I don't know, Jim.
All I know is ..
I can't be part of all this.
If I go to Brazil, I ..
I go alone?
Do you think it would be any easier on me?
Look, Laurie.
Laurie, why leave me? Why?
Jim, do you know what you're asking?
You're asking me to give up my self-respect.
My country. Everything I believe in.
There are other things to believe in.
Yes. Jim.
And there are other men besides you.
Only I could never love anyone else.
Don't you see?
A woman who could walk out on her ideals can ..
Walk out on her husband if she had another man.
You can't walk out on me like this.
After all these years.
We're too much a part of each other. You don't break up a marriage like ours.
You have it backwards, Jim.
I'm going home.
To our home, to our child.
You're walking out on us.
Oh, hello.
We're friends of the Osbornes. Are they home?
No, they're away. - We brought them these cherries.
Please come in. I'm Mrs Kelly, Laurie's mother.
How do you do. I'm Ken Woodley. I work down at the bank with Jim.
This is Gail, my wife. - How do you do.
Oh!
Look at all those beautiful red cherries.
Well, why don't you take one? - Hi, Susan.
Hello, Mrs Woodley.
Susan, suppose you and I put these in the other room, eh?
My uncle has a big ranch up state.
He gave us so many cherries, they'd only spoil.
We thought maybe your mum and dad would like some.
But they won't be back for a long time.
Oh, what do you mean?
They've gone to Rio.
Rio?
That's Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro?
That's where the big harbor is.
Where the boats go in and out.
Gail.
Did you know that Jim and Laurie had gone to Brazil?
Brazil?
Why, no. - I don't understand it.
He didn't say a word to me about it on Friday.
How very odd.
Is it true?
But surely if you work at the same bank as Jim you must know about it.
He went on bank business?
Yes.
And as long as Susan mentioned it, I can't see a reason in your not knowing.
But anything to do with foreign business would come under your department.
Wouldn't it dear? - Yes.
I'm afraid we are going to have to be running along.
Goodbye, Mrs Kelly.
Goodbye, Susan. - Goodbye, Susan.
Bye.
Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Bye. - Bye.
What do you make of it? - I don't know.
The fact that nobody even mentioned it to me at the bank.
Is quite a kick in the teeth.
When we get home, why don't you call Mr Bowers and ask him what it's all about.
I intend to.
"It was strange to realize I could walk into a store and buy anything I wanted."
"Stranger yet .."
"The idea had no kick."
"I was learning fast what it meant to be alone."
"Hello?"
"Mr Bowers' residence." - May I speak to Mr Bowers please.
"I'm sorry. He is still at the club but I expect him back any minute."
I see.
Would you please ask him to call Ken Woodley as soon as he returns.
"I certainly will, Mr Woodley."
Thank you. Goodbye.
I hope he calls back soon.
I want to find out what this is all about.
How about a little gin rummy while you're waiting? It will quiet you down.
Alright. I'll set up the table.
Mummy.
Hi, baby. How is my girl?
Where is Daddy?
What's happened?
Why are you back? Are you going to stay now?
One question at a time.
But where is Daddy?
Why isn't he with you?
Where is he?
Daddy couldn't get back tonight, but ..
But he sent you a big hug.
You mustn't ask so many questions, Susan dear.
Your mother is tired. She's had a long trip.
Now run along, honey.
It's your bed time.
Mummy will be in in a minute.
Laurie.
What's wrong?
Please, mother. Not tonight.
Of course, my dear.
Have you had your dinner?
No. I'm not hungry.
How about a cup of coffee with me?
I was trying to preserve these cherries before they spoil.
Where did they come from?
Some friends of yours dropped by and left them.
Who were they? - The Woodleys.
I guess they were surprised to find that we'd left town?
They seemed to be.
You didn't say where we went, did you? - Why yes. Was that wrong?
No.
No, of course not.
Susan blurted it out.
I didn't see why the Woodleys shouldn't know.
"I walked and I walked."
"And with each step I realized more and more what it meant to be a thief."
"A man without honor, without self-respect."
"A man without a wife."
"Without a daughter."
"Without a home."
I'll bet that maid didn't give him my message.
I'm going to call Bowers again.
Let's finish this hand first. - No, this can wait.
Hello?
Yes, this is Mrs Osborne.
"Hello, Laurie."
Jim .. Jim.
If I get to the bank before the guard arrives, maybe I can put the money back.
"I've only used our own funds."
"The bank's money I've not touched."
How soon can you get a plane? Where are you?
"I'm at the airport. The plane leaves in just a few seconds."
[ Tannoy ] "Passenger Osborne."
- They are calling my name up.
Got to go. Goodbye.
I love you.
Good luck.
Hello? - "Hello, Ken?"
"Jim and I want to thank you for the cherries."
"Very thoughtful of you both to think of us."
"It was already 8:14 and a certainty I'd not be the first employee to arrive."
"This meant I had to appear casual at a time when speed meant everything."
Morning. - Morning.
Been away for the weekend. - You look kind-of done in, Mr Osborne.
Just got off the plane, actually. - What's the matter with you?
Nothing.
I'm okay.
"There wasn't time to return the strongboxes."
"This was a storage vault. The currency was tallied as a whole."
"The boxes were used merely for convenience. Their number varied daily."
"There was a good chance their absence wouldn't be noticed."
What's the matter, Jim? Are you ill?
No.
No. I ..
Look fellah, you'd better knock off and go home.
Yes.
I think I'll have to.
Have .. Thompson take care of the safes.
Excuse me, Ken.
You look like you've come down with the flu or something.
"I left the same bank."
"Rounded the same corner."
"Dodged the same traffic."
"Entered the same terminal."
"I arrived back at the same house."
"But never did the world look so good."
Jim.