H. Flambeau, private investigator
Excuse me, how clumsy of me. -Tell It, yes.
Sorry, I'm so vain. I was admiring my own nameplate.
Stacey's Secretaries. Do you work at this office?
It is mine. Me and my sister.
There we are neighbors. Hercule Flambeau, at your service.
I'll hang it up. Which floor?
I do it myself. -It's No trouble.
The fourth floor so. Then we're practically neighbors.
I'll do that. -Should It really?
Pure politeness. -Fully Redundant, Monsieur Flambeau.
I may well do it, huh?
The property is so new that there are only two tenants and no elevator operator.
Let's see.
Machines are not hard to fathom if you take the time for it.
You come when called, honey. I want to put the table near the window.
Then there is a constant shadow on my work.
You take that side firmly, then we put him obliquely. And now lift.
Pa would inherit the best as he saw us work for our money.
Especially since that in fact we do not have to do.
Because you do not have to do that.
Something more to the left.
With aunts money you could lead a lazy life.
Laziness is not a goal in my life.
If I could choose between standing on their own feet and dance to the tune of ...
What is it? -You May not set up those glasses.
I got him necessary. -Not true.
I'm very nearsighted to be. -Put Him down.
You may not be dependent on such things. Do you hear what I say?
It is not a criticism, but you have your body pampered.
Your vision will improve as long as you do not rely on tools ...
invented by doctors to fill their own pockets.
Yes, we put your desk in front of mine.
If it is true what you say, what about Aunt Dorothy?
She also does not believe in doctors. Because she has nothing on her money, you get it.
Aunt is an old woman. There's no pill helps against.
Help me even met de dossierkast.
Dear friend, what kind of you. Welcome.
I could not contain my curiosity, though.
This is your new home. lndrukwekkend.
And expensive. But I will be better off.
You climbed up, yes. -Do you like it?
I prefer Gothic architecture. Your old office had atmosphere.
And this? -Stratosfeer. State the rest empty?
I am the first tenant. There is another lady below.
And there's somebody above you. -Above Me?
lk word dus... -Gesandwicht.
While we're talking about food: I want to buy you lunch.
This office must be inaugurated with great wine.
Only if you're my guest tonight. -You're Too much. Always has been.
Today I only have one appointment, if you can call it an appointment.
I need to find a young lady. -Is You up so bad?
A young lady who can type letters. That's a piece of cake.
I think there is one floor down an office secretary.
That was at least on the sign at the entrance.
Oh yes, I have already met the owner. Very attractive.
The lift is gone. We'll go on foot. No, there he is already.
Perhaps he stops here. It may be a customer.
My God. No, that was not it.
But that gentleman does do some deity after.
If that's your upstairs neighbor, I wish you much fun with him.
Shall we go to The Great Eastern? Which sits across the street.
I always get a table. They know me.
Oh, sunshine. O greatest of all stars.
The star so large that he is the other stars in the shade.
The fountain slowly flows into the secret place ...
which is referred to as the universe.
White father of all white tireless things.
White flames, white flowers and white peaks.
I lift my eyes to you.
This lady and I have been waiting here 21 minutes.
You're either Mr. Monsieur Flambeau?
It's lunchtime. If you had phoned for an appointment ...
That would have been very difficult. -The There are two, huh? Describe them.
Mister or Monsieur Flambeau is aged.
Just a gentleman and he dresses with a certain self-esteem.
Not from the lower class. -And The other?
Mental. Anglican? -Almost correct. Catholic.
Miss Ammerley no longer has the delights of sight.
I give her modest help. -You Are also modest.
How kind of you. I'm Thurston, the lawyer of Miss Ammerley.
And this is my friend, Father Brown. -Your friend? Is he not a client?
Sometimes overlaps with my work of Monsieur Flambeau.
Since this is a business trip, I'll just say goodbye.
My request has to do with faith. Not everyone calls it that.
I appreciate your advice gladly appreciated. Stay. -Sit down.
And how did you get my name?
Using the board in the hall. However, because your profession.
I was alerted by chance you.
because I was visiting my nieces Pauline and Joan Stacey.
Do you know them? -I have met one.
I am, it was rather a rich woman.
Recently I Pauline donated a large portion of my fortune.
Erven also could have been because I'm old.
I have nothing on that money because I'm blind for a year.
And your other cousin got nothing? -Joan Is not a go-getter.
She will only marry and breed like a rabbit. She wants a quiet life.
Pauline is a fighter, a doer. Just like I used to.
Voting rights for women.
Pauline started a business. She does something useful with my money.
She takes women from their homes and put them right in the world.
This has my approval. She can go far. Unless ...
Pastor Brown, you still hot?
What do you think of the people who worship the sun?
They have to be very careful. The sun was the cruellest of all gods.
Are you talking about that gentleman upstairs? -Yes. Pauline is a follower of him.
He called Kalon.
The symbols of his religion, the sun and the naked eye.
He claims that you can look into the sun if you are able-bodied members.
If you are healthy, you do not.
He says he can cure any disease. -Only Not the worst.
What can that be? -That You believe that you're healthy.
Do you agree that it's a quack? -No, not that.
His religion should then be fake, but he did not. That is something totally different.
Are you worried about your cousin? -For My money.
I knew from the beginning of her obsession with which Kalon.
When I visited her today ...
they appeared to reside under one roof. -But It does have a floor between.
Is that a joke?
Perhaps he is not to blame.
One has just a beautiful location reported to the other.
I want to know what those plans Kalon. You need to find out ...
Everything about him. And especially about his past. Does he have a record?
How did he earn money? What is it with Miss Stacey planning?
En met m'n geld. Hou hem in de gaten.
That will not be difficult. It is almost inevitable, I can say.
The sun is the greatest of all stars. But he is also just a star.
Why should there be in the universe one star that we not be?
The sun is not your master.
You will open your eyes and look at it whenever you want.
I'll look into it.
Are you satisfied?
It was fantastic. But my eyes? The room?
It looks dark, but that's normal.
Close your eyes for a moment. Let them rest.
You go into a bright future. -Really?
Harnessing the sun's mastery of life, of the world.
You will be one of the select few who can look unharmed in the sun.
Even as high in the sky. -Like You?
Like me. But have patience because it will take some time.
First, the death of the sun in the evening. And then his rebirth.
Like arrows the morning rays illuminate the faithful. This is the second step.
Finally, the all-consuming power of the sun at noon.
I know I have to wait. -Perhaps not too long.
I would appreciate it greatly appreciate if you would like to dine with me soon.
I am a priest of Apollo, but also a human being.
I should also eat at least once a day. Will you join us?
Gladly, but first I have to close the office.
I'll pick you soon enough.
That lady is more worried about her than money to her favorite niece.
That cousin is not jeopardized.
Everyone with money is spiritual danger.
Unbelievers think only of the physical. Very samey.
In the case of Miss Stacey Van Bel ... you down?
Sure she goes down. How stupid of me.
How nice to see you again. May I introduce you to my friend?
Allow me.
Flambeau, I changed my mind.
I told you Miss Stacey mentally in danger? I think physically.
Sorry for the delay. It's so annoying.
It does not matter that the letters still not finished. Tomorrow?
But they are ready, though. My sister, she typed.
I get it, you have your glasses broken. I look a while.
She has it not itself broken. That did her sister.
When she saw that Joan had on him, they trampled him.
She does not believe in myopia. Right? -Uitermate Interesting.
My sister thinks I do not much have to rely on artificial things.
Curiously, because your sister does have two typewriters in the office ...
and to come here, they just take the elevator.
Machines are a sign of strength.
And with glasses you're a weakling. -Sorry, I do not agree.
This is excellently done. My compliments, miss. And thanks.
Gerald, how could you do that? -It's true.
Not in front of a client.
Did your sister right? Should you see this? -She Has her own opinions.
I would respect them if they were hers.
This nonsense is its top inculcated. You just have to not pick up.
She is rich. They can buy the entire property. And what did you do? Nothing.
I also do not want anything. And it would be for us and not just for me.
We would be happy if they helped us. -You Ask no astronomical amount.
She blows this way too much.
I'm going out to dinner. Closes you off the lot? -Yes of course.
Nice to see you, Gerald. Are you going to have some fun?
However, if we could afford it.
This is the check for the electricity. You need him to sign only.
Thank you. There is ink?
You've heard what I just said. It's true and I do not apologize.
Then you should definitely not do.
That money would be a business investment. No loan.
So you said.
It means a lot to Joan and me. That will not pull over.
I will not insist, but soon we fish behind the net.
Radio is a new phase. It's a gold mine. If we now steps ...
It's not a pipe dream. You've seen the numbers.
Production of radio tubes? -Against Lower costs.
With women behind the line. That's right jobs?
I prefer to call it something else.
Am I disturbing? -ln not at all.
I know a better way to spend money. My money, I mean.
I'll see you later at home though.
If you want, I have to obey.
But I prefer to pay my portion of the bill itself.
You are strong-willed. -Zelfbeheersing. You have taught me that.
If you control yourself you can control others.
A teacher must be prepared to learn from his pupil. I will not insist.
Blasphemy knows no boundaries, not even the language. Is not that the lady ...
Miss Stacey has a rendezvous. And then they do not know me.
That's the man ... -Kalon.
As he calls himself now. Actually, he called Arthur Stapleton.
From an English town with a weird name. Birmingham or so.
You afternoon gwerkt hard. -And I have more discovered.
He was sentenced in 1922 to one year in prison.
He had money appropriated under ... How do you say that?
False pretenses? You?
Are you shocked? No, but surprised. I believe in you.
I am not ashamed of and sorry I have not.
In the prison was revealed to me the truth.
There I saw a prisoner protected his eyes from the sun.
On his face, I saw the anguish of a man ...
who tries to hide from the eye of the judge.
I dared to look straight into the burning star.
On that day I discovered the self-knowledge. It was the beginning of my salvation.
He is a swindler. Agree?
I'm not so sure. He drinks wine. Bordeaux, so it seems.
To his face to see a Mouton Rothschild.
A wine lover is either sincere or a ruthless criminal.
There are still millions of others around ...
who are looking for support and a purpose in life.
Not millions, though. Maybe thousands.
I mainly focus on the leaders and not the sheep who follow blindly.
It is not easy to preach the word.
I've got money.
With money it is easier.
I know what you mean. No thank you, that's impossible.
Dear miss, the eyes of the law have no friendly eyes.
They see me as one condemned villain. I can accept money from anyone.
The guardian of the temple of Apollo must be incorruptible.
A personal gift. -That is impossible.
Good then. But there are other ways.
Arthur Stapleton uit Birmingham dus.
Sentenced for wrongfully appropriating money.
The ideal past for a messiah. -Make But jokes.
The founder of my faith also died as a convicted felon.
Our friend has everything. -You Then he is honest?
No idea. I go three weeks in retreat and then I go to see him.
Or I walk you than for the feet? -I am curious what you discover.
During that retreat, I must also fasting.
You said you would pay, huh? Ober.
The chateaubriand seems blissful. And asparagus. I'd like that.
It is no use to call. There is no elevator operator.
Three weeks ago, at least not. Wait a minute.
No no, nothing. We have to hoof.
American architecture has its drawbacks. Come with me.
I have'm told what I was planning. -And He was firmly agree.
He did everything to make me change my mind.
And they succeeded?
If you really know me, you would know better. Where's my pen?
Here it is.
Hello Joan, you're not ready? -Gerald, Nice to see you.
I just need you. Wait, you have to sign something.
Gerald has one hour free. Can we do it now?
I have not written it. -Ach, We trust you. Give it here.
Now you. -What is this?
I'll explain it to you figure it out later. Sign now but.
Thus, all legal.
Shall we go? Pauline, I'm bringing back one hour.
Enjoy your meal.
April 28, 1928 Here I leave to ...
You're Mr. Thurston, right? I am Pastor Brown.
I met you three weeks ago. -I Remember, yes.
If you come for Monsieur Flambeau? He is having lunch.
I'll leave you alone again. I need somewhere else.
What are you looking for here?
lnformation. The one skilled in the art to the other.
With pleasure I answer questions ...
that are made with genuine curiosity.
If you want to get me in the pillory ...
then pick your rushes. The enemies of Apollo dripping rapidly.
Apollo? Is he your god?
And an all-powerful. Contrary to your god he shows his face.
It is twelve o'clock. I must let you alone.
Stay.
Stay and learn.
O greatest of all stars. Star so large that it can not belong to the stars.
The fountain slowly flows toward the place called space.
White father of all tireless things.
White flames and white flowers and white peaks.
I turn my eyes to you. Thou art the ruler of the universe.
Your strength will swallow those who are in the shade.
The weak will scorch in the flames ...
making your true servants immortal.
They adore your majesty in the scorching heat of the afternoon.
See, I adore you with my eyes and my soul. And the flames ...
O father, who wants to innocence.
And all ye innocent and quiet children ...
Who is it? Who do you think it is? It's really horrible. Poor girl.
Het is Miss Stacey. Pauline.
And in thy name will strengthen the life and reign.
The weak will wither away.
Where is the elevator? -One Floor higher.
Has he used since the accident? -Not Since I came here.
When she fell, the elevator was on the fifth floor.
If the body is off, the lift may be put back into use.
Can Miss Stacey home? So they really can not answer questions.
I'd rather do it now. -It Will not be long.
There are only rented three offices, huh? -Yes. This, mine and above me.
Were you present? -No, I was having lunch.
Then I thought that Father Brown would come along.
I went back to hang a note.
Upon arrival I heard the scream. You -Vond her?
I was one of many. She was killed instantly.
How many people were in the building when it happened?
I in any case.
Because Flambeau was not there, I'm long gone from one Kalon.
I was in his office when she fell. -Any Kalon seen?
And I was not the only one who saw him. The whole town was watching him.
He is high priest of a religion and prays three times a day in public:
morning, afternoon and evening.
When Miss Stacey fell, he stood on the balcony of the sixth floor.
I've seen it too.
You neither Kalon may therefore have been. And both of you had lunch?
Not really. -So yes.
We were having lunch. -You Still went back to those letters.
Is that so? Yes, that's right. I had forgotten.
Were you here when your sister died? Yeah, I was in the stairwell.
We type in the morning and the letters that I do at lunch on the bus.
Today I had forgotten. See, they are still there.
I just ran upstairs when I heard the scream.
And where were you? -I was waiting outside on the street.
Was Miss Stacey out of her hum when you saw her last?
In contrary, she was cheerful. She even said she was happy to see me.
She was writing when we left.
With a pen? -What's Wrong with that?
Nothing, but there are two types of machines in that office.
Hand writing is formal. It was some kind of document.
We had to sign it. I -may home? I do not feel good.
We have you no longer need. -We Take a taxi, honey.
What are you doing?
This table is spotless. Where is that document?
You may come to nothing. -Verstandig.
There were two witnesses. Alas, it is fixed to the pile ...
addressed to a lawyer or bank. -You Seem to know a lot of that letter.
Only I do not know how the crime was committed.
It was an accident, though.
A healthy young woman who is handy with devices ...
not pry open gate to drop himself to death.
It could be distraction, but never an accident.
Do you think of suicide?
Bloodcurdling scream which was not of someone who voluntarily choose death.
I'm sure it was murder.
But I have no proof. This case is the work of a devil. So irritating.
If you have proof ... -Niks. No sliver.
Good then. You and Mr. Kalon thus found themselves on the sixth floor ...
en Miss Joan Stacey op de trap. -En Mr Thurston.
He is counsel for the aunt of nieces.
He was looking for you, Flambeau. I wonder where he went.
Can you go with me to the sixth floor?
A formality, only to identify Kalon.
Happy, Detective. I'd like more time to visit with him. Moment.
Good, yes. Please, Detective.
I ask if they send the elevator.
On which floor the elevator was when Miss Stacey fell?
The fifth. Those of Flambeau.
And the only ones who were there, had taken the stairs. Striking.
That's my phone. Stop a moment.
Come as soon as possible to the top. -Do Me.
Come on in.
I have been expecting you. Come in. -Mr Kalon?
At your service. -We Are so ready.
Were you in the company of this man when Miss Stacey fell?
Yes, that's him. -Nice. I wish you both a good day.
This is very unsatisfactory. No questions?
Should it? -I think so.
And there Cyafess again. Our churches are the only fixed values ​​on earth.
lk aanbid de zon en u de verduistering van de zon.
You are the priest of the dead god, i of the living god.
I would almost think that you have suffered a spiritual sunstroke.
What questions should I ask you?
Did you know that Miss Stacey was a priestess of the Temple of Apollo?
What weighty. In our church so hot one parishioner.
I get it. So she was a member of your sect.
If you hear or not to ask questions about the nature of our relationship?
When I saw her for the last time? What I know about her death?
Actually. Would you wait downstairs ... -He can stay. I know his work.
He condemns them for their sins, I because of their innocence.
Do you accept murder than good? -ls that an accusation?
It is the argument of the defense.
Miss Stacey and I were in a different world than yours.
We walked through lit rooms, you wandered through dark corridors.
Miss Stacey aanbad Apollo.
And the admiration was its fulfillment, just like mine.
And she was a rich woman. She wanted to donate her entire fortune to Apollo.
I have refused the money. I've committed a crime.
I would not be achieved again through the legal mill.
But Miss Stacey was stubborn.
At ten to twelve she said she would draw up a will ...
stating that she bequeathed all her money to me.
And she has also written. I've just given you.
The letter is addressed to her lawyer Thurston.
In that envelope is another envelope that says open after my death.
Detective Well, where are your handcuffs?
These Catholics spoke for the defense, and I on behalf of the crown.
Come on, take me to your gallows.
But there is one small problem. I did not kill Miss Stacey.
And that I could not do.
Except this man will swear hundreds of passersby ...
I stood on the balcony at the time of her fall.
I will certainly swear. -Then Everything is said.
Except for the answer to the crucial question.
How Pauline came to its end? -Do You do that?
We speak a different language, but imagine the following.
They only had one goal in mind:
propagate a religion which is the only truth in the universe.
In your faith still revolves around the sun?
Scoff, Cyafess. Miss Stacey knew she would live on after her death.
She offered me money, but I refused and so they left after me.
Then she stepped out voluntarily 's life had no more meaning for her.
She thought it was important that other people found the right path in life.
Was it suicide?
As it is called in the legal dossier.
I call it 's sacrifice on Apollo's altar. -And Yet she screamed.
We have our weaknesses. The mind does not fear death, the body does.
Want something to say?
I'll say what I said before. I know who the killer is.
Without proof that knowledge is as useless as a rosary for an atheist.
Mr. Kalon has its legacy, I have my own appointments. Have a nice day.
My surviving niece Joan is unable to attend this meeting.
I've asked her fiancé to represent her.
One death more or less brings me not too much of my piece.
I asked you to explain the doopceel the man ...
who calls himself Kalon. Mr. Thurston has read your report.
Beautiful. -A Petty swindler.
Earlier, yes. -And Now? Not so insignificant, huh?
Ze is nog ad rem.
Now what I heard that my cousin already neglects her money that male.
There is a will, yes.
That's what I was afraid of. It should be declared invalid.
Is that clear?
My client can find, and I too, that there are circumstances ...
which force us to remove this gentleman from the estate.
Well, we say the same? Certainly.
Perhaps Mr. Kalon put pressure on the deceased.
You'll have to find out. -It Would be an honor, but ...
Such evidence is nothing more than a grasp of good luck.
We want to let her explain insanity.
And that is often the case with suicide. -Kletskoek.
Who said that? -He Thinks Miss Stacey was killed.
What nonsense. -Your Opinion does not matter.
I'm convinced. But yeah, I have not found any evidence.
My youngest niece had the brains nor the ambition of poor Pauline ...
Maybe she was not as smart, but she was loyal.
She was treated as a servant. -Apply On, I will not tolerate that kind of talk.
Joan could do only scut, the type of ribbon replace ...
sharpening pencils and fill her pen.
They should have gone away to begin a new life.
Set my client not to the test, yes.
That is youth. They run the money from their parents firmly through.
Can I come in? -You Bothers.
Sorry. You're Mr. Thurston, I think. And Miss Ammerley. My name is Corliss.
I'm here because of the will of the late Pauline Stacey.
What you have to deal with it? -This Letter was for you.
Since her death is suspicious, I must be present at the opening.
We can solve it here or else during the trial.
You put me under duress. -Is There a farewell letter?
That opportunity is certainly there. -In that case ...
What the hell is this? -What Does it say?
I hereby leave all my possessions to ...
Continue. -And Then nothing more. Only some stripes.
Just absurd. And the names of two witnesses. This is not a testament.
Can I look?
Mr. Lloyd, this is your signature?
Yes. Well, you see, we wanted to go to lunch and Joan had quite a hurry.
I get it. Quite unusual, huh? -So There is no will?
This is not the. Whether she has changed her mind.
Why they sent it to Thurston? And why are those stripes on it?
What difference does it make? There is no will. That guy gets a dime from me.
Joan inherits everything? -unless Pops a real testament.
That is not there. -I will not detain.
Have a nice day together.
I can it will be as good to you.
I just do not understand.
I will therefore do not use your services.
You can close the case.
Hopefully Joan will use the money it difficult to use.
In Pauline's eyes money was worthless. -What Did you say that? In Pauline's eyes?
Of course, Pauline's eyes. That is the starting point.
It was not a crime. -he Admits it.
There were two and committed by two different perpetrators.
Call the inspector to go back to.
In both cases involved the perpetrator to the victim's money.
And the lesser offense was mocking the larger ones.
It has not gone away, you know. I got it. What are you doing here? What is that?
You probably know what that is, Miss Stacey.
I've never seen it. I asked what you're doing here.
Do not be afraid. It's not a crime to not fill a pen with ink.
During the trial, you can say that you had forgotten it.
What does this have to do with one pen? Put it something clearer from.
I have only one word is needed. Pauline Stacey was almost blind.
Come with us. We go to someone to visit.
So, what do you want? -Even Speak with you if possible.
Sadly, it's time for my evening prayer. -I am so ready, though. Pastor Brown?
You would probably see the will of Miss Stacey.
What is it?
This she wrote after she had been with you.
Is this a joke? -lnderdaad, yes. And at your expense.
That is the last testament of Pauline Stacey. There is no other.
No other? But she had belo ...
Then the killer.
You have your handcuffs therefore still needed.
That poor woman wanted me to fail everything. She had started it.
When her sister saw what she was doing, she dragged her to the elevator.
It was murder, yes. Nobody Pauline dragged to the elevator.
She was alone when she died. -How Did she do it?
Her blindness was fatal.
You said they the eyes of her sister had been destroyed.
They thought you should not acquiesce in any condition.
She herself did not even admit that she had a disease.
Spurred by the prophet Kalon they even looked straight into the sun.
No wonder she was blind. -Apply Your words. There are witnesses.
Remember when she did not recognize us at the restaurant?
And in the elevator, she had not realized that I was a priest.
It is strange that believers, even if they hang another faith ...
distort their voices when they encounter a clergyman. Pauline is not.
Only one person knew her secret. Her sister Joan.
On some days she could see better than others.
At the end she looked totally nothing. She had looked into the sunlight, she said.
She was not blind. She could see.
Pauline said that she would leave everything to Kalon.
You wanted to be there when she wrote it ...
because you could give your sister than an empty pen.
After a few words, the ink was on. She did not notice it and continued to write.
Go to hell. You tricked me. -Now Beginning to dawn on me.
Kalon did not take money from Pauline.
What if they discovered his practice and went to the police?
There was a faster way. -Leugens.
He introduced her to leave him the money.
She went downstairs and began her will.
Kalon went with the lift down. He told her to hurry.
If they wanted to look at the sun, she had to hurry. It was five to twelve.
He said he would leave open the lift for her.
He walked one floor up and took the stairs to his own office.
Pauline, who had written the will hand ...
typed the address on the envelope because it is neater.
This is pure slander. For this, I drag you to court.
I think they drag you to court. You have committed a brutal murder.
And even more brutal as it was for nothing.
Pure speculation. You have no proof.
There is such a thing as circumstantial evidence. And the jury will not be so gullible.
I am above you act.
I want you to come. On the desk you will be formally indicted.
You said from the beginning that it was murder.
Listen, Flambeau. Then she screamed so ...
en die gil ging echt door merg en been...
he just went to pray. He did not even look up.
I had no idea what had happened, but I knew that he had expected it.
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