Woman from the Cabaret
It's lovely Octavio, but it's just that...
I don't know, the truth is...
Once I take care of that business with the farm.
I'll cover you in diamonds.
My dear...
- Ready Alicia? - Showtime baby.
Yes, I'm coming.
- So what do you think? - Fine,
...but don't you think it's too much launch her career?
Alicia is ready for stardom at any moment,
...and besides, I want to really promote her.
I hope you won't forget that I introduced you to her.
No dear, as my partner in this business.
you'll get a large percentage. Cheers.
Tell Alicia to come see me...
...and ask the bar man for a bottle of champagne,
...we have to celebrate the contact.
Oh,
...and let me talk to her alone.
- Wait for me at the table. - Yea, my dear!
I regret having to bid you all farewell,
...but this is my last night as an artist.
I'm getting married.
Here's my last song, with all of my love.
Shit man, it's my card! [broken English]
- How about 100? - All in.
Don't do it Octavio.
I'm in. Three Kings.
Excuse me gentlemen, this is mine.
I think I still have credit, right?
- You sent for me Madam? - Yes, thank god you're here Lucha. Look...
Go to the bank and pay these, and then go to American Express.
Yes maam.
This is for you Lucha. It's not everything we owe you, but we'll get back on track.
Thank you, don't worry.
Oh Lucha, one last favor. Don't let the master find out.
Yes maam, I understand.
Wait one moment please.
I can't find it.
Please have patience with me, I'll be right back.
Alicia, what did you do with the choker I gave you, I can't find it anywhere.
- What do you want it for? - I need it Alicia. Where is it?
I pawned it.
Why didn't you tell me?
Where do you have the money? Answer me, I'm talking to you!
Calm down Octavio!
I used it to pay for the phone, the power and part of the credit cards.
Here.
It's for a choker. You can get it back for 3 thousand, but its worth 30 or more.
Alright. Thank you very much maam.
Forgive the bother.
We'll be leaving.
Oh, and Octavio, you know we're all gentlemen here,
...visit us when you can. You honor us with your presence
Good night maam, I'm in your debt.
Forgive me my love, I just didn't want to embarass you.
Don't worry, I just have to take care of that business with the farm...
...and I'll buy you ten more of those.
We have them cornered, it's just a matter of days and then we'll be living big!
But we owe the lawyer money,
...he called the day before yesterday and I didn't know what to tell him.
Don't worry love,
I already took care of his percentage. Be patient, we'll become millionaires.
- Octavio? - Yes?
What would you say if I went back to singing?
No, let's not even talk about it.
You're a great lady now and you won't be displaying yourself in public.
Well, the thing is I still have the urge, and if they pay me on top of it...
Alright, if you go back its to let you have your way, so you can find yourself.
I suppose it must be very unpleasant to be locked up all day.
- So what now love? - Go back whenever you want,
...but don't just charge any old thing, not because I care what you make,
...but because you deserve it.
Just tell me why you don't want to hire her Lalo.
So she can do what she did to us last time?
We lost a ton of money in dresses, in tips,
...and all for what? So she could marry that imbecile? No!
Alicia brings in the crowds, the cabaret would take off again.
I'd rather hire anyone else.
Then do it for me, they're hard up for cash.
How do you know that?
He's lost everything gambling.
They're almost bankrupt.
Fine, tell her to come see me. We'll work something out.
Thank you. You want to see the wine list?
You look at it.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Alicia, I'm glad you've decided to come back to us.
Yeah, we're sick of cheap, no talent starlets!
- You're so mean. - It's him!
- Alicia. - Yes sir?
- Can I speak to you alone? - Of course, let's go to my dressing room.
- So long handsome. - So long beautiful.
The only cheap thing around here is the woman you keep at home!
She shouldn't talk that way about your grand-
Shut your mouth and let's get to work, come on.
I won't say it again, don't speak to me familiarly, understood?
You traded me for money Elena,
...but just as Lalo took you from where you were...
...he can drop you the moment he finds someone prettier and younger than you.
You're just angry because I found...
...a real man.
- Alicia hasn't come out? - No, she must be in her dressing room.
Go ahead if you like, I'll catch up with you.
Alright, thanks.
And now stop bothering me.
But I can't accept this Lalo.
Why not? It's your welcoming gift.
But what will I tell my husband?
Don't tell him anything, he'll just bet it on the horses.
- What now, don't you plan on leaving? - Yes love.
So what did you think of her?
That she's a great artist, I was telling her that just now.
- Everything's ready in the private room. - Good, this has to be celebrated.
- Shall we? - Let's go.
- Who was it Lucha. - A messenger, sir.
He brought these flowers for Mrs. Alicia.
Alright, leave it with me. Go prepare breakfast.
- What happened dear? - Nothing.
This arrived for you. It's from Lalo.
Oh, how pretty! I'll tell Lucha to put them in water.
Now why would he do that?
It's a custom to send flowers when a person debuts.
He sent flowers at your dressing room, why should he send you some at home too?
That's how Lalo is. Lucha, come here.
And please, when the poster is ready let me know, because I want to see it.
- Yes sir. - Agreed, we'll send it this way. Delighted.
Those television commercials are going to be very expensive.
Don't complain Elena, in the long run we'll make back three or four times what we spent...
...and what matters is the business.
Listen Lalo, the bracelet you had here in the desk, where is it?
I don't remember, maybe I left it at home. Why?
- No reason. - Elena.
Tell Alicia to come see me when her show's over.
- And check the order well. - Yes maam.
Did you see the silver Cougar out there?
Lalo bought it.
I bet you can't guess for who.
Don't you have anything better to do?
- Lalo wanted to see me? - Yes, go in.
He works fast, don't you think?
And you haven't even seen the jeweled necklace.
Think it over.
- With me you'd have everything Alicia. - I'm married Lalo, what are you thinking?
Alicia, you and I know very well Octavio isn't the man for you.
Idiot! How dare you think I'd deceive my husband and Elena!
Alicia, don't be stupid.
Don't throw away your chance at happiness.
Remember, I want to launch your career in style.
I'm giving your bracelet back tomorrow, have my check ready.
As of this moment I'm resigning.
Alright, as you wish.
- But first you'll return all your advance. - But I haven't received any money.
You haven't, but your husband has.
He was in a hurry.
First he asked me for three thousand dollars, and then another three.
And yesterday, another six thousand,
...altogether that comes to twelve thousand dollars.
Alicia, what need is there to fight? We can be friends.
Give me a chance, it's in your best interests.
You're a pig!
So long, beautiful lady.
Hey Nito, that woman has a temper. She should get married, don't you think?
How do you want her to get married when she's having her boyfriend stolen?
Oh shit!
- That's it! - That's the lambada.
That rhythm has been a hit through the whole world, but there's not much to it.
Alicia?
Yes Elena?
Lalo wants to speak to you.
- Did he say why? - No?
Would you mind being there?
If you like. I'll be waiting for you there, don't be long.
I just have to change.
Lalo?
Is something the matter? One would think you'd killed somebody.
Don't speak such nonsense.
Lalo.
Sit please, nothing's going on.
HORRENDOUS CRIME OF PASSION
Owner of the Cabaret Murdered Famous Singer Turned Out to be the Killer.
The murder weapon was found in the purse of the presumed murderer,
Mrs. Alicia Conde, along with a jeweled necklace.
An analysis shows that the prints on the weapon...
...belong to Mrs. Alicia Conde, who is present.
Someone put them in my purse, I'm innocent!
Yes sir, the deceased had that necklace made, which cost him a pretty penny.
Could you tell us how much the necklace cost?
Yes sir, it cost 30 thousand dollars.
Do you have any idea who it was for?
No, it could have been for Ms. Elena or someone else, he really didn't tell me.
Then if Mrs. Alicia Conde took it, then that means it wasn't for her, or put another way,
...if the victim was going to give it to her, she would have had no reason to murder him.
The security system doesn't always work.
Mr. Lalo must have disconnected it that night.
Do you have any idea why?
Yes. He did it when he slept with one of the girls.
He must have been expecting Elena or Mrs. Alicia.
I told Alicia Lalo wanted to see her.
When I told her she became very nervous and even asked me to accompany her.
I don't know, I think there was something between them, an argument.
Did you ever thing there was a relationship between the deceased and Mrs. Conde?
We planned to get married, we loved each other very much.
He told me that he was going to give me a necklace as a wedding gift.
Answer please, was there or was there not a relationship between them?
Say it Elena, they were sleeping together!
- Octavio! - Why deny it, do you think I didn't know?
That's not true!
I'm her husband, I can tell you everything.
I was very in love when we got married, I gave her everything,
...my name, my money, and this is how she's repaid me.
Of course, now I know why you wanted to go back to the nightclub:
...to see your lover again..
You know that's not true! If I went back there...
...it's because we didn't have money to eat, to support you,
...you who are nothing more than a useless fool who gambles everything away.
- I'm from a respectable family! - You're a wretch.
But I never cheated on you, or received gifts like this one from sleeping around.
You want to see it?
Here it is, along with this card,
...one of many that bastard sent her.
What are you doing here, what do you want?
I came by to say hello.
I thought you'd like to talk about Alicia.
I have nothing to say to you on the subject.
Come now Elena, you and I know perfectly well she didn't do it.
The police doesn't agree.
Perhaps because they haven't seen a certain video cassette,
...or the documents of a purchase of a new Cougar the deceased planned to give Alicia.
...and which is already in her name,
...all of which would disprove the hypothesis of the crime as a robbery.
And aside from that, I have in my possession a certain card that Mr. Lalo...
...wrote with his own hand in which he gives that necklace to Alicia.
Interesting, don't you think?
What do you want?
You really don't know?
Let me go! Let me go please! Enough!
Don't make such a fuss, you'll like it.
- So you're the new girl, huh? - Please!
Let her go! Let her go I said!
Don't butt in on other people's business! Beat it!
- I'm not leaving, you filthy fucking hag! - Don't call me that!
Oh, I'm sorry, I had forgotten you don't like being called filthy. Filthy!
This will do you good.
I was lucky you recognized me.
It's a small world.
You've been here six months, right?
We'll catch her alone later, she'll regret this, you'll see.
Hit me.
Everyone against the wall, hurry it up!
- What's up? - Quickly, let's go.
No, things are real bad over there.
Lalo may have been a creep, but at least he kept things under control.
Since Elena's been in charge it's gone from bad to worse.
You still haven't told me why you're here.
I was accused of drug possession.
Gaston was hitting on me, and since I didn't give him a chance...
...he put drugs in my dressing room and then blew the whistle.
How many years did they give you?
Two, but I'll be out of here soon. A cousin of mine, Alberto, has taken my case,
...he's very good.
Move it imbecile!
That's six down.
When we find out who ratted on us she'll wish she had never been born.
It's going to be tough, it could be anyone.
- Whatever, they haven't touched us. - More reason to find her.
What's coming is gonna be rough, we can't have someone squealing on us.
The breakout.
You see? You see why it's necessary to find her?
How do we do that?
You sit tight, just keep your mouth shut,
...and if you find the tattle tale tell me so I can shut her up once and for all.
If you want I could tell Alberto to help you, he's coming to see me tomorrow.
Mimi, please, I don't have a cent.
He's real cool. Look, there's no harm in talking to him.
You're right, there's no harm in it.
It's so good you're here. What I mean is that you're my companion.
It takes a while, but you start getting used to it. You're not alone.
You know what? I need money.
- But I gave you some yesterday. - It's gone, I want more.
I can't right now, the business isn't doing well, you know that.
I don't give a damn.
- When will this be over? - Whenever I feel like it.
Dear, don't look at me like that,
I'm not such a bad lover. Besides, I'm faithful.
Oh? And that's why you sent Mimi to jail?
Hey, shut up!
Come in.
Excuse me maam,
...these papers came in,
...and these were brought by Mr. Lalo's family's lawyers.
They want to see you regarding the deceased's possessions.
- Alright Arturo. - There's a gentleman outside.
...who wants to see you, he says it's personal.
- Tell him to come in. - OK, maam. With your permission...
Come in, please.
Well, it's quite another matter!
Hello Elena.
- What's going on? - I don't know, I think the needle broke.
Oh, that's easy. Take if off with this...
...and I'll go to the store room and bring another one.
Thank you.
I need more information. I'm prepared to pay you more, double if it's necessary.
Well, she's planning an escape.
I still don't have the details, but as soon as I do I'll let you know.
If I manage to stop her I'll have it made, I'll even pay you triple,
...maybe even get you a cushy post.
I can explain everything Alicia, it's not what you think. I was just-
What are you doing here? Don't you know entry is forbidden?
I came because the needle on my machine broke and since there was no one there...
- And you? - I came with her.
Let's go, out!
Whatever you do, don't tell the others about this, they'll kill me!
Look, I have money, I'll give it to you, I'll give you whatever you want. Don't tell.
- What's wrong with you? - Nothing.
- I know who the rat is now. - Who?
I spoke to the magistrate, he said there won't be any trouble.
- You think so? - Of course, stop worrying.
You'll be out of here in a very short while.
- Is that her? - Yes. Alicia.
Look, this is Alberto.
- Alicia Conde. - Yes, we met each other in the house.
- Please, take a seat. - Thank you.
Alberto, do you think you can help her?
I'll try to do everything possible,
...but I'm not promising anything Alicia, your case is very difficult
From what Mimi has told me, you were accused of homicide in the first degree.
...and that can lead to a sentence of up to 22 years.
- But I'm innocent Mr. Lawyer, I swear! - I know, I know,
...but can I ask for a favor? Let's not be so formal, call me Alberto.
I promise that tomorrow I'll go over your files.
Don't worry, you'll see how he'll fix everything. My cousin Alberto is very good.
Goddamned rat, why didn't I suspect it before?
- So now what? - I spoke to the others.
and we all agree. In the sewing room...
...you'll see.
Heads up.
Now.
Kill her! Kill her! Kill her!
Help! Help!
Doctor, couldn't she become...
Couldn't she become what? Do you prefer to see her suffer?
This is the only thing that can ease her pain.
Morphine Sulfate
- I was singing. - How long was your show?
There were two half hour shows with a 15 minute break in between.
So it was during the first half hour that the murder took place.
Yes, I was on stage and the killer took the opportunity to go into my dressing room...
...and put the necklace and letter opener in my purse to frame me for the crime.
But do you have any idea who it could have been or why?
It could have been anyone, my dressing room didn't have a lock. Though...
What is it Alicia?
Well, not everyone could go into Lalo's office. Only Elena or Gaston could go there.
So either of them could have committed the murder.
Well yes, but apparently they had no motive for doing it.
It's a shame the video security system in the office was off.
Wait!
It was on, I saw when the light went off!
Alberto, the crime was filmed and the killer has the video!
I need to get out of here and find that tape!
Please, try to control yourself Alicia.
But don't you understand that that's proof of my innocence?
Alright.
What's the matter, what's wrong? Do you want me to call the doctor?
No, no Alberto, what I need is to get out of here.
I'm innocent, help me please!
I don't know how, but I promise I'll get you out of here.
I'll hire a detective right away to investigate at the cabaret.
Alicia, tell me something. You're not using morphine anymore, right?
No, no, I've tapered off a lot.
Please, don't use it! I know you're in terrible pain,
- ...but try to control yourself, will you? - Yes, I promise.
Alright. I'll go see a detective today, and once I have something I'll come see you.
- It's time. - Thank you.
Alicia, hang in there. You interest me a great deal.
Come in.
It's not bad, but...
...your house was great.
Yeah, it was great, but it was too big for me.
Want something to drink?
Only if you join me.
And how is business.
Alright.
A whiskey?
Yes.
On the rocks please.
Mr. Aguilar?
Mr. Gu, I'm very grateful you accepted my invitation.
Yes, you should be grateful, this could get me in trouble at the cabaret.
What can I do for you?
Why don't you turn him in to the police?
He threatened to make that video cassette public.
People would ask questions and...
I don't want my image to be affected, understand?
And what's on that video cassette?
No, the only person that went into Alicia's dressing room that night was Elena.
You know, she was carrying one of those manila envelopes.
- An envelope? - Yes.
But I can't remember if she was carrying it when she left the dressing room.
No, I can't be sure.
Then maybe it was Elena who put the letter opener and necklace in Alicia's purse.
You know, that's a good deduction,
...but maybe it isn't so, who knows?
It's not hard,
...all you have to do is follow him and see where he has it hidden.
- I'm not going into his house. - It's not in his house,
I can assure you of that
But months may go by until he goes where he has it hidden.
No Octavio, I have a plan that can't fail.
Would you be willing to swear all this before a jury?
- You mean declare like, declare? - Yes.
Lawyer, remember my job is on the line here.
No, don't worry Mr. Gu, sadly this will be a long process.
If we at least had the tape of the crime scene,
...but I'm sure Elena's destroyed that already.
No way, that cassette exists, I would bet on it.
What makes you think that?
Look,
Gaston the head waiter went from being dirt poor to a millionaire,
...and how? And if I'm not misremembering, the only ones that had access to the recording...
...room were the two of them, Gaston and Elena.
- Of course, extortion. - What?
Blackmail
That, that, for sure.
I know you have financial trouble.
If you give me that cassette...
I can bury you in money.
Come on Octavio,
...you think I don't know why you go to the cabaret? It's not to romance me.
- You're crazy. - Do it dear,
it's in your best interests. I can fix your problems...
...and you won't have wasted your time.
Is everything arranged?
They're asking a lot of money for Lalo's assets.
I want to keep negotiating, but I doubt they'll lower the price much.
Buy them and put them in my name.
Gaston, dear,
I don't have anymore money.
Sell your house, your car,
...you can come up with the money somehow. It's the price for your freedom.
If I gave you those assets and mine as well, will you give me the evidence?
It's probably.
Think it over, it'd be a good choice. You'd be lord and master of this place.
You'd have all the stars at your disposal.
- You'd live like a king. - Witch.
- Please, relax Alicia. - Help me please!
Alicia doesn't feel well, couldn't you take her to the infirmary?
Oh? What's wrong with her?
Her pain is killing her, she needs her medicine.
Her medicine, heh
Give her a chance, if you lighten up I can be generous.
Move it.
Come on, sit up.
Not you, you stay here, and don't take too long, you hear me?
Get inside, now.
C'mon, cool it. Look.
- Man, you gave her a beating. - Why would you say that?
You think I'd be capable of that? If you want I'll smoke one with you.
C'mon, like buddies, we can bury the hatchet already.
Why not?
- So it's today? - If you see Alicia, take her out.
Get her, get her!
Let's go, what are you waiting for?
Mimi!
Mimi, what happened to you?
Filthy... is looking for you.
Mimi, hang in there, I'll take you to the infirmary, just hold on a minute, please!
Mimi...
Hold on...
What happened Alberto? You managed to find something?
Alright, goodbye.
- Which way? - Over there.
Don't try to play with me, or I'll fuck you up.
We've been found out!
Alarm!
What are you waiting for, get out of here lady! Get out!
What's wrong? What's wrong girl, wait!
Yes Alberto, I agree with you completely, but why don't you just ask for a retrial?
That would take months, you know an extortion never lasts that long.
Besides, once they found out they'd burn the evidence.
But a detective would take too long getting familiar with the place.
How would he infiltrate? You have to be inside, and I'm the one one who can do it.
- Give me a chance. - That's absurd, I can't.
I'd be in a mess. I haven't haven't even been at this post five months.
Olivia, I don't want to remind you, but you owe me many favors.
Besides, Alicia saved your life.
But they do inspections, what will I tell them if they realize a prisoner's missing?
You can cover for her. Besides, I think the ends justify the means.
Suppose I do let you how, how do you expect to show up there and not be recognized?
It's not hard, I have the means, I assure you.
Don't you think she's excellent?
What did you say her name was?
Carolina Dubois.
How is it I've never heard of her before?
She's been working abroad.
The only thing I can offer you is a one month trial contract,
minimum wage and no advances, do you agree?
- Agreed. - Allow me.
- Hello? - It's me, Octavio.
What happened? When are we going to do that thing, I need to pay someone immediately.
Be patient, it'll be soon.
No, I can't loan you anything until we do that.
Yes, I'll call you then.
Yes, goodbye.
- You sing divinely, beautiful. - Thank you very much.
I'm glad you decided to come back to us, we missed you very much.
There's no one else like you. Don't worry, we're on your side, right?
Of course Alicia, we're with you,
...and if there's anything we can do for you we'd do it with pleasure.
You're not gonna find anything here, Lalo's office is where things are going down.
- The late Lalo. - Yeah, the late Lalo.
I'm very grateful, and I'll try to follow your advice,
- ...but the truth is I don't know how. - But we do.
- Give her the thing dumbass. - Oh yeah.
Alicia, this is the key to the recording room, we've had it with us for a long time.
Don't get it into your head that we're hitting on you, we're fags.
It's just that sometimes we like to watch, right?
- Well, you know, Lalo was so active- - That we watched without him knowing.
Shut up, don't spread gossip. Hopefully you'll use it for better things.
God bless you.
- Thank you. - No, thank you.
- And I can go to hell, huh? - Shut up and get to work.
We're going to do a lot with that key, I think we're on the right path.
What's wrong, do you feel sick?
No, it's that place.
I think going back there upset me, but I'm better now.
- You're having cold sweats again. - It's the tension.
It'll go away with a nice hot coffee.
I'll make one, why don't you take that time to go get changed?
Alright, just fix the coffee.
I think the worst is over. Someone might have recognized you, but they didn't.
Well, no one except that Mr. Gu.
Come on Alicia, don't worry, everything will turn out alright.
Yes, yes of course.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Give me that.
- No! - Alicia, give me that.
- No, please Alberto! - Get yourself under control!
No, it's the last time I do it, I promise!
Control yourself Alicia! Control yourself, it's the only way!
Kiss me.
Alberto, Alberto.
Damn.
You can stay as long as you like.
Elena, please give me that money, it's a matter of life or death..
I'll give it to you if you're willing to do something.
What is it?
I want you to kill Gaston.
I'm meeting him in a restaurant to get the video in exchange for some papers.
Wait for me at the exit, and after having made the trade...
Is it necessary to kill him? You'd already have the video cassette.
If I don't recover the assets I won't have money,
...and without money I can't help you.
Don't worry, nothing can go wrong.
I've been going to that restaurant and at that hour there's no one in the parking lot.
Be sure to take his money and jewelery so it looks like a robbery.
Leave the weapon behind and come back here.
This is for the fingerprints.
We have to kill him because he might have made a copy of the video.
Shall we toast?
I have good news.
I got them to sell me Lalo's assets.
Congratulations. And when can I have them in my possession?
When you give me the video.
I want the assets first.
Gaston, try to understand, I'm being left on the street,
I can't take the risk that you won't keep your word.
And how do I know it's not a trick? You might not even have the assets.
Here are some photocopies.
I have the originals very well hidden, of course.
Alright.
Where do you want to do the deal?
What do you say to the Relox bar, at one?
- Why there? - For our security, there are people there.
That way neither of us can do anything to the other.
That seems reasonable to me.
Then at one it is. Excuse me.
Octavio? It's done, head over there.
Come in.
Good evening, Mrs...
- Olivia Balthazar? - At your service.
But who are you? These aren't our hours of operation.
Department of Corrections, we're here to do an inspection.
Just a routine matter, you understand.
We know it's very dangerous, but we need someone absolutely trustworthy...
...be in that parking lot to act as a witness.
Please Gustavo.
- Absolutely trustworthy? - Of course!
Alright, fine. Just let me get out of my stage clothes and I'll go there.
There's a prisoner missing, Alicia Conde. We know where she is.
Please send a patrol car to 2832 Insulugentes South.
Yes, it's a cabaret. Detain Alicia Conde immediately.
Let's go.
Look!
Try to go out the back door. Here, take my car.
I'll try to distract them.
No, I think she already left.
- Did you see her leave. - No, I didn't see her leave.
But there's no doubt she's gone. Look, if you want we can go look for her.
Of course, I don't know where she lives.
- Are you sure you killed him? - Of course I'm sure I killed him!
- Give me the money. - Of course, just let me burn this first.
- No, first give me my money! - Don't you trust me?
Elena, please, my life is in danger.
Alright, take it out yourself, it's in the desk in the studio.
- Elena, there's nothing here! - You're real worked up Octavio.
I'll be right there.
What are you doing here? How did you get in?
- You learn things while in jail Elena. - Alicia!
You're a damned wretch, but now the time has come to pay for everything.
- I can explain everything. - Then why don't you start talking?
- Hello? - We have the proof,
...we have it now.
Crying as he left, the one who gave me his love one day.
Crying he will be, remembering that love, that one day he couldn't look after.
A memory that will forever follow me.
Off with solitude, I'd rather see your rival, love is to win and to lose.
Crying he will be, remembering that love, that one day in an instant was destroyed.
Fansubbed by Turdis & Necropolis for www.cinemageddon.net
December 2010