Girls in Chains (1943) Movie Script
- Stop, Pinkhead.
- Listen, Johnny.
- Come on down, Smokey.
- No, Johnny!
Start it up.
- Let's have a coffee.
- At Rita's house.
- The cashier at Cosmo?
- Do you have a problem with that?
- Jean is waiting in town.
- Did you tell him about Rita?
Me? Why, boss?
Nobody cares about my wife.
- You want me to wait?
- Why?
- Do you want to watch?
- Yes, uh no! I don't.
Very good.
She is pretty.
You know how to pick girls.
It's easy.
I have the whole city at my disposal.
Yeah.
Johnny Moon's fate is in the hands
in the hands of justice
Members of the jury, do you wish to
to render your verdict?
Yes, we do.
Defendant, stand up.
Defendant, look at the jurors.
Members of the jury,
look at the defendant.
Have you found the defendant
guilty or not guilty?
We find the defendant not guilty.
Unbelievable.
Well done, Johnny.
One more time.
Silence.
Before adjourning the meeting,
the Court wants to address the jurors.
Sit down and let's hear from the judge.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
I will be brief.
You have all sworn to defer to the evidence.
to the evidence.
You are the only ones who can
to judge the facts.
Never in my long career
have the facts been so clear.
Without presenting
the slightest contradiction.
And yet,
you have defended the accused.
I can't examine the reasons
that led to this.
But I can say that in my opinion
and according to the facts
that have been presented to us,
you have defiled a sacred duty.
The inheritance that has been bequeathed to us
and for which our ancestors fought.
Namely, to do justice
without fear or partiality.
In rendering your verdict,
you have at the same time
proved your incapacity
and have shown yourselves unworthy
to protect life,
freedom and happiness.
In conclusion of a case,
the court often thanks
the jurors for their verdict.
In this case, I think it is
inappropriate to tell you that,
because honestly,
I think that you have not been
not up to the task.
I hereby release you
from your commitments
for this case
and all future ones.
The meeting is adjourned.
And that's it.
- Is your sister here, Mrs. Moon?
- I don't know.
Any statement, Mr. Moon?
I have always had faith
in the justice of this city.
Justice has triumphed.
I saw a job that might interest you
interest you, in a school.
The salary is comfortable.
It's worth looking into.
We are not unhappy
with you, on the contrary.
But my sister is the wife
of Johnny Moon.
Miss Martin, I told them
that it was foolish to think
that you could... Let's say...
Perverting children?
I told them that you and your sister
had nothing in common.
But they went
over my head.
- McCarthy's wife can do it.
- I won't apologize for my sister.
And certainly not for me.
Given the situation, I quit.
What about the job?
Sorry, but...
I understand your anger.
But listen before you refuse.
All right.
Do you know the
County Reformatory?
It's not that bad.
This school is not a prison.
These girls are not criminals.
They are 18 or 20 years old.
And they've gone astray.
I'm not a hoss, Mr. Dalvers.
You won't be
in the administration.
In fact, you don't need
the current director's approval.
You will be a teacher.
The girls will receive instruction
and it will help them to find
better jobs.
They need someone.
You have a degree in psychology.
So?
When I arrived, I knew
that I would have to quit.
This is not new.
I've been through this before.
I don't blame anyone.
Especially not my sister.
As long as I'm in town,
the problem will persist.
- So I decided to leave.
- Maybe you are right.
- Wait...
- It's not your fault.
- Can't convince you?
- No.
Business is better than ever.
- And the bookmakers?
- Better than last month.
- Hello, Helen. What do you want?
- To see John.
- Of course, come in.
- Too kind.
- What do you want to tell him?
- That I'm leaving town.
- That's fine.
- And I'm taking him with me.
- No chance.
- Do you think you can hold her?
I'm afraid so.
Although I would prefer the opposite.
She might take it away from you.
You can't ask too much of her
the same day.
Welcome to the party.
Everyone is here.
What do you want?
You're a juvenile cop now.
That's right.
For a girl named Rita Randall.
She works at Cosmo restaurant.
- Pretty girl.
- Yes.
Too young to get into the cash register,
so she falls for a vile Romeo.
Do you know where I can find him?
- Do you know a girl like that?
- Me? No, boss.
I don't know this gazelle.
I'll tell him you said that.
It looks like he's going to disturb us.
Why does he care about that?
Go get her.
Go look in her hovel.
Hurry before Donovan finds her.
Hi, kiddo.
Good to see you.
Did you hear about the trial?
Great, right?
No.
You must have come to the wrong door.
John, I'm leaving town tonight.
- Come with me.
- What's going on?
I had to quit today.
I would pervert the children.
We can understand them.
- And you accuse me?
- I'm not accusing anyone.
The problem will never be solved.
Let's go together.
Let's start over.
We can take a vacation.
I won't leave Johnny.
He's no good for you.
He's a crook and a murderer.
They'll catch him eventually.
Run away
before it's too late.
Johnny's too smart for that.
Even if they don't catch him
him right away,
it doesn't stop him from...
Listen.
Johnny loves me and I love him.
You've got a lot of nerve coming here.
I'm not going to give up everything
for a lousy job
and a shithole to sleep in.
Even if my life depended on it.
- All right, Jean.
- Excuse me.
But that's the way it is.
Sometimes I think it could have been
been different, but not anymore.
I don't have any illusions.
- Will it ever change?
- No, it won't, honey.
So get out of here.
And good luck.
Very good.
Good morning, Miss Martin.
Come in, please.
Miss Martin?
Mr. Dalvers, I've been thinking about
about what you told me.
Will you take the job?
- Can I really help these girls?
- You bet.
I even recommended you
for the job.
The formalities will take
a few days.
I will be accepted even if...
Don't worry about it.
What made you change your
change your mind?
- I saw my sister this afternoon.
- I see.
Let me tell you about school.
- Who is this?
- My name is Frank Donovan.
- What do you want?
- To talk to you.
I don't know.
It's late.
I'm with the police.
- Can I come in?
- Yes, you may.
- Can I sit down?
- If you are from the police.
- Don't you believe me?
- I saw you talking to Johnny Moon.
- And that's abnormal?
- I thought they were afraid of him.
Well, what do you want to talk about?
I'm tired.
From the reformatory school.
- I know you're going to apply there.
- Really?
I know all about you.
I've looked into your background.
Parents deceased.
Good grades at the pedagogical school.
Then teacher at Park Hill High School.
Engaged to be married.
Broken off when your sister
marries Johnny Moon.
And it cost you your job.
And you want to know
if I have a relationship with him.
Very clever.
- What if it is?
- I don't know.
I hate Johnny Moon
more than anything on earth.
Perfect.
If you are satisfied,
can you leave me alone?
- Don't you want to listen to me?
- No.
I'm telling you anyway.
I know this school.
I take a lot of girls there myself.
And I see a lot of them coming out too.
Most of them are worse than when I went in.
The system is on its head.
I'd like to see it fixed.
That's why I'm interested in
in the appointments to the position.
Tomorrow you go before the Board.
And I'm an investigator with them.
I had to know about
your relationship with Johnny Moon.
Now, I'll do anything
to help you.
Don't double-cross me.
Thanks for the warning.
Good evening.
- See you tomorrow.
- See you tomorrow.
Of course, my judgment is
supported by the fact
that I head
several committees for the city.
It's a matter of character.
And I don't think this lady
has the necessary qualities.
- What do you say, Leela?
- You're right, Margaret.
I think you're very unfair.
Your opinion is not important, Mr. Donovan.
I agree with Mr. Donovan.
We are only interested in the qualifications and character
of Miss Martin.
Very good.
What about Mr. Cleeter?
Well...
You are free to speak,
Mr. Cleeter.
Just because
my husband's name is Mr. McCarthy
doesn't mean you have to agree with me
to agree with me.
You've already made that clear to me,
Mrs. McCarthy.
So, go ahead.
You heard the discussion.
I may agree with you.
- What do you mean?
- I mean I agree.
One moment, please.
Wait outside.
Never mind.
I don't want this job anymore.
Thanks for everything.
- Give us 3 minutes.
- Don't bother.
Are you waiting for us?
She is persecuted
even though she is not responsible.
You know as well as I do
that Miss Martin has nothing to do
with Johnny Moon.
I don't know anything about it.
But she was fired for
her bad influence on the students.
That's good enough for me.
Your husband is familiar with
Johnny Moon, I think.
- Are you suggesting that...
- What are your grievances, Mr. Cleeter?
Well...
Speak up.
Go ahead.
You want Miss Martin,
but you're afraid for your job.
That's enough, Mr. Donovan.
Yes, that's right.
What are you saying?
Without hesitation, Miss Martin would be
perfect for the job.
You know what that means,
Mr. Cleeter?
I know what it means.
That after 20 years, 3 months and 15 days
in the Audit Department,
you will tell Mr. McCarthy about it
and I'll be fired tomorrow morning.
But I don't care.
I'm tired of taking orders
from your pig of a husband.
I'm tired of having to say
I'm tired of having to say amen to everything you say.
- Are you finished?
- No.
I still have a lot to say.
The people of this town don't know
what is going on.
They're being run by the crook
Johnny Moon without knowing it.
One day they will wake up.
We won't fool them for long.
And then I'll run for mayor.
Come on, Leela.
You'll regret this, Mr. Cleeter.
Then I'll let you know.
- Sorry, Reverend.
- I'm not.
I will vote for you
the next election.
- Don't let me down.
- I owe you an apology.
There are some unscrupulous people
in this town, Mr. Donovan,
but they get cured.
And once they're cured,
I will lead
a new administration.
But in the meantime, I will do something
something I've never done before.
What's that?
Drink a glass.
- Good day, Mr. Donovan.
- Goodbye, Reverend.
- Did we win?
- You won't believe this.
- I heard whispers.
- You start in 10 days.
Are we going to have lunch?
County Reformatory School
I am only the acting
acting director.
But I have full authority
pending my successor.
And I will not be angry
of his appointment.
So, you're Johnny Moon's
of Johnny Moon.
Yes, but don't hold it against me.
- Why should I?
- Some people don't mind.
- Yes?
- This is Miss Martin.
The county appointed her
to take care of the school.
And she's a psychiatrist,
for what it's worth.
This is Mrs. Peters, my assistant.
She's in charge of the girls.
Nice to meet you.
I was giving him the lay of the land.
Mrs. Peters will show you
your room.
- Thank you very much.
- You're welcome. Just one thing.
Our girls are tough as nails.
Otherwise they would be somewhere else.
The rules are strict
and I make sure they are enforced.
I'm telling you,
because you are inexperienced.
I understand, Mr. Marcus.
But please be patient
and let me get my bearings.
In a few days,
I'll be able to give you my suggestions.
Suggestions?
You're not here for that.
I have enough experience.
Just do your job.
- Sure.
- All right.
Mrs. Peters will show you
your quarters.
Come along.
Come back later,
I'd like to talk to you.
This is your room.
It's very nice.
I'll show you the rest.
- This is a class.
- What time?
- From 10 to 11.
- Just one hour?
Try to hold them already
this long.
This is the laundry.
Mrs. Grey is our matron.
This is Miss Martin,
the teacher for the reintegration.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
- Are you okay?
- No, I'm not.
- Go tell him.
- I did.
- I have to wait until tonight.
- But you may have appendicitis.
- What's the matter?
- She's sick.
- Her seizures eventually pass.
- Let's take her to the infirmary.
Let me handle things
in my own way.
- If she dies, I...
- Put her inside.
Make sure she's at the meal
or you will be punished.
- You're in trouble.
- Why?
If you help us,
you're annoying them.
Save yourself some trouble.
- How long has she been like this?
- A month.
- There's a doctor here.
- He must be from the city.
If he doesn't come,
we can go to the funeral.
Take care of her.
I'll get a doctor.
- Why didn't you call me sooner?
- Mrs. Peters needs to know.
They are always faking it.
You can never tell.
I liked it.
They'll pay for it.
I'm sorry.
Stop it.
You're no better than they are.
You called the doctor,
but he came far too late.
It's not my fault.
Go away.
Leave me alone.
First, I would like to say
a few words.
I will try to work
as pleasantly as possible.
I don't think any girl,
no matter what she did,
should be deprived
of a decent and honorable life.
And in this class,
I want to prepare you for that future.
But for that,
I need your help.
Any questions?
Yeah!
What is that, appendicitis?
I promise it won't happen again
as long as I'm here.
I have a question.
How do you take hits?
- How to have fun in solitary?
- How not to go crazy?
How to relieve back pain?
Sit down and be quiet.
- Give me a chance.
- We don't want you here.
Go back to where you came from.
Quiet. All the people.
Whether you like it or not,
I'm going to stay.
I asked for your cooperation.
If you want it,
I will help you.
I will see you one by one
and you can express your grievances.
Let's get back to work.
- Hi, Donovan.
- Hi, Marcus. This is Rita Randall.
This is her file.
Good luck, Rita.
Think about what I said.
I'm still thinking.
- You're a friend of Johnny Moon.
- So what?
Take it easy. We're not going to eat you.
- How long has he been at it?
- Long enough for him to be crazy about me.
Hello, Johnny?
- I want to talk to him.
- Take it easy.
Johnny. Marcus speaking.
Donovan just brought a girl.
Yes, she's here.
I promise, I'll be very nice.
Okay, Johnny.
Hello, Johnny. This is Rita.
They got me.
You have to get me out.
A month?
But I don't care about that.
You said that...
Don't get angry.
You know I am.
You told them to treat me well.
Goodbye, Johnny.
Don't worry about it.
Everything will be all right.
Is she counting on Johnny Moon?
Poor thing.
- She knows what she's doing.
- Not my sister.
You wanted to tell me something.
- I think it's a bad start.
- You're going to gain their trust.
I wish there was something I could do.
And if not just Johnny Moon,
but also his entourage
were caught up in the investigation,
- would you still be interested?
- My sister, too, then.
During Prohibition
in the 1930s,
Johnny Moon was just a bellboy.
I used to arrest him for bootlegging.
And then one day he dropped
his bellhop suit.
He met with some lousy drug dealers
and moved to the top of the hotel.
He's friends with McCarthy
and the two of them clean up the mess.
He doesn't really care about this place.
It costs the taxpayers so much money.
And nothing is done in their best interest.
- If you know all this...
- I have to prove it to the governor.
- Go to him.
- First, I need proof.
Marcus is not a softy.
He used to run a pool hall on 10th Street.
Moon got him the job
for favors I'd rather not say.
- Be careful.
- I will.
- Tell me about the governor.
- I will.
- Martin wants to see you.
- What now?
I don't know.
I don't know. Here.
Where are you going?
Good. Be quick.
You, take this seat.
Faster than that.
All right. All right.
- Excuse me?
- Yes, ma'am.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yes, Liz. Please sit down.
Okay.
- Let's play it straight, shall we?
- Fair play?
I read that you were shoplifting
shoplifting at the age of 16.
- Why?
- I had an itch.
I don't believe it.
You like beautiful clothes
and you wanted to own them.
I don't want anything.
I saw this on the counter.
I liked it and took it.
It was class.
I was only taking marks.
I don't like cheap stuff.
I don't want it.
- You like clothes.
- Yes.
I like to touch them, to see them.
Yes, I like it.
That's my problem.
Would you like to make some?
You're not going to fly, are you?
What if we taught you how to sew,
would you like that?
I think I would. Yes.
It's easy to organize.
I'd like to do that.
Go back to work.
We'll talk about it later.
Yes, a vagabond.
That's what I was.
I travelled the country by train.
I saw everything.
- And did you enjoy seeing everything?
- It's okay.
Except for the cold and those assholes
of the railroad police.
They search.
At every stop, they fire you.
You ran away,
because your father was mistreating you.
Yes, he used to beat me.
That's the way it is.
Don't you want to settle down
and get a husband?
I know men. All of them.
I've only met liars.
I could write books about it.
- Have you ever read one?
- No, I haven't.
It's very interesting.
I don't have one
and it gives me a headache.
Do you have problems with your eyes?
Yes, they hurt.
So what?
I can hardly see you.
Don't worry about it.
We'll find a doctor
to find out what the problem is.
Damn.
- Do you think he can help me?
- Yes.
It's because of your eyes
that you became a vagabond?
It's my eyes,
it's not my fault.
That's it.
She's got you coaxed.
She makes them leave
the laundry.
It's becoming an art school here.
Right!
Do something about it.
She's undermining our authority.
Go back to work.
I'll take care of Miss Martin.
- We'll see.
- Thank you, Miss Martin.
- Let's get to work.
- Mr. Marcus.
Have I not made myself clear?
I'm the boss.
Keep your ideas to yourself.
Is that clear?
I do my job
to see what suits them.
Laundry suits them just fine.
Enough nonsense, okay?
That's right.
A woman named Rita Randall
has just arrived.
- No hard way with her.
- I don't believe in the hard way.
For nobody.
Miss Randall will be treated
like the others.
All right, and don't forget
to keep your ideas to yourself.
I have a message for you.
Miss Martin has overstepped
her authority.
She was called to order.
Forget about any promises
she may have made.
- How about this?
- Reinsertion, my eye.
You shouldn't have dreamed.
Now let's get to work.
And quickly!
We will forget
anything she may have said to you.
She has no authority
in this matter.
And you will point out to us
any attempts by Miss Martin.
Under no circumstances will you banter
with the rules of this institution.
Is that understood?
So let's get to work.
Ruth.
I feel like I know you
a little bit better.
- And?
- Do you know what's going on?
You took a risk.
What did they say?
You've been here a long time.
What would you do?
- I would go far away from here.
- No, I wouldn't give up.
I don't know what
what you have in mind.
- But keep it straight.
- What do you mean?
I'm just warning you.
- What's the matter?
- I'm not hungry.
- Eat.
- I'm not hungry, I said.
Do you want to go to solitary?
Now, that's enough.
Someone is trying to help us
and you are persecuting her.
We've had enough!
And I won't let you...
- You are happy.
- Don't be a smart-ass.
- Two weeks will do you good.
- Count on it.
- Let go of me.
- Get in there.
One day you'll pay for this.
All of them!
You're hurting me.
Come on.
You'll regret it!
But this is not a prison,
it's a reformatory.
- They'll be worse when they get out.
- I warned you. Get out.
- How am I going to help these girls?
- Never mind.
Put Johnny on.
Johnny? Marcus speaking.
This is your sister-in-law.
She's causing me trouble.
She's messing up my policy.
But she's our teacher.
Sit down.
Why did you want to see me?
- How are things over there?
- Have you seen this place before?
Do you know what's going on there?
Yes, it's 4 walls and a roof
for the naughty girls.
What did you expect?
Proper food,
a clean place and heat.
Just like in the other
reformatories.
Did you expect this?
You and who else?
Two weeks ago, they let a girl die
a girl that we could have saved.
There was a riot in the canteen.
And 8 girls are in solitary
for 14 days.
- And Marcus?
- He won't do anything.
The governor will believe me.
You're a smart girl.
But you're going the wrong way.
I'm disappointed.
But I'll take a look.
I don't care about all these girls.
And I don't care about these schools.
And maybe it's the same
for our friend Marcus.
I don't know, but if it is,
I can't help it.
Can't you help it?
Grow up.
Let me get you out of here.
Do whatever you want,
but don't make trouble for me.
Do you want me to work for you?
Why not?
The whole city does.
The whole town does it except for me.
Okay, Madam Justice.
Go to the governor
and see where it takes you.
What's going on, Johnny?
I've heard a lot about you.
A girl died
two weeks ago.
It's not my fault.
And you had a riot.
The food is bad
and it's dirty.
- But...
- Shut up!
You're supposed to be handling this properly.
They're going to come snooping around
and the governor is going to ask questions.
And I don't want that.
So, hold your sister-in-law.
She did me a favor
by ratting you out.
You're being a hustler.
Stop it.
Yes, but what do you expect
for this miserable salary?
Is that a former bellboy
talking to me like that?
Don't say that.
I don't like that.
Okay, Johnny.
But we all have to take a bite.
You've been here six months.
Do what I say
or get the hell out.
- All right, Johnny.
- And get the girls out of solitary.
Do you think you're in jail?
- What about Miss Martin?
- Give her a break.
If she bothers you, call me.
I'll take care of her.
Now, go back
and fix it for me.
Get out.
Get out of there.
Come on out.
You too, out.
What?
Shall we relax here?
Try it
and you'll see.
Martin got us out.
You've hit the nail on the head.
She doesn't let go.
He who laughs last, laughs hardest.
- I warned you about that.
- What a pain in the ass.
He's a bellboy.
A nobody.
But he won't get away with it.
I have a feeling this is going to end badly.
We have to make a lot of money by then
- What about her?
- That's another story.
Listen to me.
Leave her alone.
and watch.
That's it. I'm watching.
The governor will see us
as soon as we have evidence and witnesses.
- The girls will have to testify?
- And we need evidence.
Receipts or something
to prove the budget.
- Can you find any?
- Even if I have to turn everything over.
You're an amazing woman.
I mean it.
- How are you?
- I'm fine.
You remember Mr. Cleeter,
from the Council?
My respects.
I'd better sit down.
- That's a must.
- Thank you.
Excuse me, please.
You know that I have nothing more to do
to do with the City,
nor with Mr. McCarthy,
or with his wife.
We all have a reason
to hate them.
- You shouldn't have had that drink.
- Nonsense!
For me, this is the beginning
of a new life.
I am a witty man.
I am even virtue incarnate.
And I haven't set foot
at the City Hall
since that morning.
And that's fine.
I dedicate my life to the only goal
of throwing out Mr. McCarthy and his wife
into the dustbin of history.
Our life is only used to make
to stop this couple of robbers.
It is time for all this to stop.
But unfortunately,
I don't have enough courage.
- If you were to go to sleep.
- Sleep?
That's the problem.
People have been sleeping too long.
And in the meantime,
these crooks are ripping us off.
We need a new Paul Revere
to sweep like a hurricane
on the world.
It's the war!
The world can still wait
a few more hours.
Say.
For your information,
I haven't been home
since last Thursday?
How did you get home?
I solved this interesting problem
by hiding in small corners
to take a nap.
I'd better get going.
Why?
Am I bothering you?
Not at all, but Miss Martin has
a long way to go.
- Good evening, Mr. Cleeter.
- Good evening, Miss Martin.
Oh, my headline. Thank you.
- Take care of yourself.
- I will.
Waiter! Waiter!
- Here, princess.
- Shut up.
Don't do that with me or I'll slap you.
- Stop it.
- She's driving me crazy.
Slouching like a queen.
- "Johnny's crazy about me."
- Will you shut up?
Stop it.
Miss Martin wants to see you.
- Why?
- We need to get psychamachine...
They are going to examine our heads.
- My head is fine.
- It's just empty.
Tell him I don't feel like it.
Go ahead and don't give him any trouble.
- I don't have to.
- Just go ahead.
- Who did this?
- Johnny Moon.
Come on, let's go.
- What's up?
- Come in, Rita.
I'm a poor girl
who doesn't know how to solve her problems.
Sit down.
- You're here because you committed a crime.
- So what?
We're going to go from here
and think about your future.
My future is all set.
Is that okay?
I'll tell you a story
that I know well.
About a young girl like you
who found her job boring.
She was a manicurist.
She liked nice clothes.
But she didn't know
that she had to pay for them.
I talked to her
and she recognized it.
And the price was pretty high.
Do you understand the story?
I understand that it's a trap.
So, listen.
Johnny Moon is crazy about me.
You're afraid that your sister
will be left out in the cold.
I would have taken my sister away from him
if I could.
Who were you dating before him?
- Why?
- I want to know.
I'll tell you.
22.5 a week
with his mother and 2 sisters to support.
He is an usher
at the Majestic Theatre.
And he wanted to take me
to see the show. That's it.
He doesn't even get tired of it.
Then we went to see some old
houses. He wants to be an architect.
He wants to play around
without worrying about what I want.
You should give him a chance.
Help him out.
- He's got ambition.
- For that, I'm on my own.
I want to have a good life.
- What's his name?
- It doesn't matter. Leave me alone.
That's it, Rita.
Forget about me for a while.
I'm pretty hardened.
- Yes, you are.
- Try not to forget it.
- Sorry I'm late.
- I was worried about it.
- It's past 11:00.
- It went by like a flower.
That should do it.
We can present this in court.
- Am I a good thief?
- Excellent.
- Do you have my information?
- Of course I do.
I haven't even read it yet.
Here it is.
His name is Tom Havershield
and works at the Majestic Theatre.
- He's 23 years old and wants to be an architect.
- I know all this.
What has he been doing since Rita
dating Johnny Moon?
- He won't talk about it.
- Have you seen him?
- You have to say it.
- You didn't ask.
I was saving the surprise for you.
And you advised her
to go and see her.
- So what?
- You have to be subtle.
- He's young.
- In any case, I don't like it.
What about Rita?
Will she testify against Johnny Moon?
She knows a lot,
but you'll never convince her.
- Want to bet?
- Two dollars and my reputation.
- You're on.
- Perfect.
She can't stop talking
about her Johnny Moon.
- She can keep it.
- He'll get me out of here.
- You're going to rot here.
- Think again.
- Why do you say that?
- I know men.
Forget about me. You'll see.
Please, I have plenty of time.
- Guess what.
- You're pardoned.
No, no.
Rita, you have a visitor.
Goodbye, girls.
I'm really tired of this one.
Rita.
Is this how you treat an
an old friend?
- Hi, Tom.
- You look great.
Oh, these old guys...
- Are you still drawing?
- Of course I do.
Yes, I made some new ones.
You have to see them.
- What about the Majestic?
- It's always full of kids.
They stick their chewing gum
their chewing gum everywhere.
You're looking good.
Why did you come here?
What a question.
To see you, of course.
- But after what happened.
- Rita...
Did you change your mind?
It's possible.
I've been thinking a lot.
When I was told about a visit,
I was hoping it would be...
But I'm glad it's you.
I can't explain it.
I don't know why.
- I do.
- Oh, Tom.
Oh, boy.
I'm going to tear down these buildings
and rebuild them.
On paper.
- Will you wait for me, Tom?
- Sure, Rita.
- So, princess.
- Let her go.
So what?
I'm going to serve my time.
Pinch me, I'm dreaming.
I've never had a girl
change like that.
I admit, I was wrong.
- Where is Mr. Cleeter?
- In the drunk tank, no doubt.
It's all set.
The governor will see us the day after tomorrow.
- You've done a great job.
- You're going to make me blush.
I'll have a good word for Mrs. Grey.
She's not so bad.
You'll find me in town
the day after tomorrow.
We take the train and hand over
the evidence to the governor.
There will be a warrant for Moon.
Rita will testify
to alleviate her sentence.
The State will take over the case
and deal with Johnny Moon.
- To arms!
- Don't forget to reload.
This time, it's my tongue
that is loaded.
They couldn't
hold me for long.
That means
I'm getting my strength back.
- Can I buy you a drink?
- No, thank you.
As for that famous day
not so far away,
I'm talking about this great day
when I will kick Mr. McCarthy and his wife
out of City Hall
with a good kick, I will say that
I will have achieved my ambitions.
And while we're on the subject,
I will tear the head off
of Mrs. McCarthy
and stick it in the...
I'll put it under glass
and I will place it
in a visible place.
And there you go, the work.
This thing must be used
for baking.
- Where was I?
- It's getting late.
Why are you the only ones fighting
corruption in this city?
Why are all these people
are all blind?
- Ask this guy.
- Who?
The devil has set his sights
on this city.
Excuse me.
You want to know what I have planned
for these two bad guys?
It's a strange device
with pulleys and a wheel that turns.
Look, Joe. An alcoholic.
Excuse me, please.
Bartender, another drink.
- How are you, Johnny?
- I'm fine.
We have to face it together.
The governor will like their story.
You could have looked out for the receipts.
You should have stayed in your pool hall.
You wanted to have a bite.
And look what happens.
We have to get out of here.
- Good evening, Mr. Marcus.
- It's getting late.
Yes, I missed the last streetcar.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Without his testimony,
it's not a big deal.
That cop can always
cry to the governor.
He won't get far without it.
Here's what we're going to do.
Tomorrow night, we're going to take action.
At 22:00....
- Yes?
- No noise.
- What's going on?
- Get dressed.
- Why?
- Never mind why. Quickly.
All right.
- He must be really crazy about you.
- Excuse me?
Your boyfriend is taking you out.
- Johnny Moon?
- Yes, he's waiting for you downtown.
- I'm not going.
- Weird if you're crazy about him.
Especially since you're going to see him.
I'm not interested anymore.
Why?
He arranged for your release.
I don't want to owe him my freedom.
He is crazy about you.
Are you telling the truth?
Check it yourself.
His car is waiting outside.
- How are you doing?
- Fine, thanks.
That's good.
Hi, Rita.
- Johnny!
- You see I'm not letting you down.
Don't you ever go home?
I have just witnessed
a horrible crime.
Do that again and I'll throw you out.
Okay. There you go. Bourbon.
And line them up like a parade.
I want to be drunk
before I think what I think.
Council of Institutions and Agencies
Helen Martin - Suspended
Murder of an inmate:
her body was found in the river
And that's it.
I'm glad they suspended you.
Your life was in danger.
- This is horrible.
- Johnny Moon is not kidding.
He must have found out about our plan.
I don't know how.
- That cancels out your testimony.
- What can we do?
Prove that Johnny Moon is the killer.
- How can I help?
- By staying out of it.
- Do you have anything?
- On what?
- Rita Randall.
- Nothing at all.
Just two bullets in the chest.
The ballistics report will arrive
tomorrow morning.
Thank you.
It's not very heavy, Tom.
Can't you think of anything else?
I can't think of anything else.
I don't know.
I don't know.
What about Rita Randall?
- I haven't seen her for a while.
- A long time?
Not since the reformatory.
- Peanuts?
- Were you here last night?
All night. I didn't go out.
Ask the guys at the hotel.
You're a pretty nosy cop.
I should have had you fired
a long time ago.
- Why not?
- You look good.
These peanuts are awful.
I'm going to get you, Johnny.
You can be sure of that.
So be it.
Do you have a gun?
A crime has been committed
in this city.
Go home.
I want to talk about it.
- We have to arrest the culprits.
- Not tonight.
Bye-bye.
And go to sleep.
Everybody can sleep.
Bartender, put that back on.
You've got a sloping throat, pal.
Don't argue.
I'm too thirsty.
Pour me a lot of glasses
in a row.
I swear to you. Come on, bartender.
- 7th floor.
- Yes, sir.
Open up!
Open up, damn it.
I am here to protect
the innocent.
Pinkhead!
You're in a lot of trouble, pal.
Because you...
You are a murderer.
And I'm here to...
Let justice be done.
- Who is this guy?
- I don't know. Let's fire him.
I know you bad people.
And if you want to know everything...
He's funny.
I saw you
murder that poor girl
with my own... eyes.
I was at South Bridge last night.
And as I was saying,
I witnessed
a horrible crime.
You won't get away with it.
Can you hear me?
You won't get away with it.
In the car.
I'll get my coat.
We have to get him out of here.
- In the basement, Josy.
- Yes, sir.
- Hey, buddy.
- How are you, drowning man?
I'm fine too.
We're going to throw him off the dam.
He won't be pretty.
It will always be there.
You have to think about it.
We'll think about it.
This is not my home.
It's pretty dark.
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay, buddy.
- Am I on my sidewalk?
- Of course you are.
- Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- It's too narrow for that.
- Yes. Uh, no.
Where are the steps?
Straight ahead of you.
No, no.
I don't have any steps.
You can see
that this is not my house.
You're playing a dirty trick on me.
What do you want?
- Bad night?
- He must have made a mistake.
- Do you know Lionel Cleeter?
- Yes, why?
He's in the hospital, in bad shape.
He is asking for you.
Later on. Anything new?
Do me a favor.
Go ahead now.
The hospital calls every 5 minutes.
Okay, I'm going.
I told you not to
you to start drinking.
- Johnny Moon...
- Yeah, what?
The other night at South Bridge,
I saw him kill a young girl.
Did I hear that right?
- The other night at South Bridge...
- Relax.
I saw him kill a girl.
I thought you were gone.
- You have to go.
- You're doing it again?
In 15 minutes, they come
to arrest Johnny and it's serious.
- They can't do anything.
- It's the state police.
Think about your life.
You can't do anything for him.
- You're not lying?
- I swear to it.
- I'll get my things.
- I'll get my things. Quickly.
John.
John ?
What, the state police?
- Jean!
- Did you think I would leave him?
- They can't do anything.
- You killed Rita Randall.
- They can't prove it.
- Lionel Cleeter can.
He's in the hospital
and he's going to talk.
- Pinkhead!
- Yes, boss.
Idiot.
Cleeter is alive
and the cops are looking for us.
- We have to get out of here.
- You won't get far.
I'll go far if I want
and I'll come back.
- Johnny, you're taking me, right?
- You're on your own.
Careful.
Take care of him.
Death of Johnny Moon
Suspect in the murder of Rita Randall
Jury indicts Tom McCarthy
for political corruption
Governor appoints Helen Martin to
to head the reformatory school
Marcus and Mrs. Peters are dismissed.
That's about
that's about all I had to say.
This is the new direction.
I have nothing to add
except that you are free to come and talk to me
me if you have any problems.
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- Listen, Johnny.
- Come on down, Smokey.
- No, Johnny!
Start it up.
- Let's have a coffee.
- At Rita's house.
- The cashier at Cosmo?
- Do you have a problem with that?
- Jean is waiting in town.
- Did you tell him about Rita?
Me? Why, boss?
Nobody cares about my wife.
- You want me to wait?
- Why?
- Do you want to watch?
- Yes, uh no! I don't.
Very good.
She is pretty.
You know how to pick girls.
It's easy.
I have the whole city at my disposal.
Yeah.
Johnny Moon's fate is in the hands
in the hands of justice
Members of the jury, do you wish to
to render your verdict?
Yes, we do.
Defendant, stand up.
Defendant, look at the jurors.
Members of the jury,
look at the defendant.
Have you found the defendant
guilty or not guilty?
We find the defendant not guilty.
Unbelievable.
Well done, Johnny.
One more time.
Silence.
Before adjourning the meeting,
the Court wants to address the jurors.
Sit down and let's hear from the judge.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
I will be brief.
You have all sworn to defer to the evidence.
to the evidence.
You are the only ones who can
to judge the facts.
Never in my long career
have the facts been so clear.
Without presenting
the slightest contradiction.
And yet,
you have defended the accused.
I can't examine the reasons
that led to this.
But I can say that in my opinion
and according to the facts
that have been presented to us,
you have defiled a sacred duty.
The inheritance that has been bequeathed to us
and for which our ancestors fought.
Namely, to do justice
without fear or partiality.
In rendering your verdict,
you have at the same time
proved your incapacity
and have shown yourselves unworthy
to protect life,
freedom and happiness.
In conclusion of a case,
the court often thanks
the jurors for their verdict.
In this case, I think it is
inappropriate to tell you that,
because honestly,
I think that you have not been
not up to the task.
I hereby release you
from your commitments
for this case
and all future ones.
The meeting is adjourned.
And that's it.
- Is your sister here, Mrs. Moon?
- I don't know.
Any statement, Mr. Moon?
I have always had faith
in the justice of this city.
Justice has triumphed.
I saw a job that might interest you
interest you, in a school.
The salary is comfortable.
It's worth looking into.
We are not unhappy
with you, on the contrary.
But my sister is the wife
of Johnny Moon.
Miss Martin, I told them
that it was foolish to think
that you could... Let's say...
Perverting children?
I told them that you and your sister
had nothing in common.
But they went
over my head.
- McCarthy's wife can do it.
- I won't apologize for my sister.
And certainly not for me.
Given the situation, I quit.
What about the job?
Sorry, but...
I understand your anger.
But listen before you refuse.
All right.
Do you know the
County Reformatory?
It's not that bad.
This school is not a prison.
These girls are not criminals.
They are 18 or 20 years old.
And they've gone astray.
I'm not a hoss, Mr. Dalvers.
You won't be
in the administration.
In fact, you don't need
the current director's approval.
You will be a teacher.
The girls will receive instruction
and it will help them to find
better jobs.
They need someone.
You have a degree in psychology.
So?
When I arrived, I knew
that I would have to quit.
This is not new.
I've been through this before.
I don't blame anyone.
Especially not my sister.
As long as I'm in town,
the problem will persist.
- So I decided to leave.
- Maybe you are right.
- Wait...
- It's not your fault.
- Can't convince you?
- No.
Business is better than ever.
- And the bookmakers?
- Better than last month.
- Hello, Helen. What do you want?
- To see John.
- Of course, come in.
- Too kind.
- What do you want to tell him?
- That I'm leaving town.
- That's fine.
- And I'm taking him with me.
- No chance.
- Do you think you can hold her?
I'm afraid so.
Although I would prefer the opposite.
She might take it away from you.
You can't ask too much of her
the same day.
Welcome to the party.
Everyone is here.
What do you want?
You're a juvenile cop now.
That's right.
For a girl named Rita Randall.
She works at Cosmo restaurant.
- Pretty girl.
- Yes.
Too young to get into the cash register,
so she falls for a vile Romeo.
Do you know where I can find him?
- Do you know a girl like that?
- Me? No, boss.
I don't know this gazelle.
I'll tell him you said that.
It looks like he's going to disturb us.
Why does he care about that?
Go get her.
Go look in her hovel.
Hurry before Donovan finds her.
Hi, kiddo.
Good to see you.
Did you hear about the trial?
Great, right?
No.
You must have come to the wrong door.
John, I'm leaving town tonight.
- Come with me.
- What's going on?
I had to quit today.
I would pervert the children.
We can understand them.
- And you accuse me?
- I'm not accusing anyone.
The problem will never be solved.
Let's go together.
Let's start over.
We can take a vacation.
I won't leave Johnny.
He's no good for you.
He's a crook and a murderer.
They'll catch him eventually.
Run away
before it's too late.
Johnny's too smart for that.
Even if they don't catch him
him right away,
it doesn't stop him from...
Listen.
Johnny loves me and I love him.
You've got a lot of nerve coming here.
I'm not going to give up everything
for a lousy job
and a shithole to sleep in.
Even if my life depended on it.
- All right, Jean.
- Excuse me.
But that's the way it is.
Sometimes I think it could have been
been different, but not anymore.
I don't have any illusions.
- Will it ever change?
- No, it won't, honey.
So get out of here.
And good luck.
Very good.
Good morning, Miss Martin.
Come in, please.
Miss Martin?
Mr. Dalvers, I've been thinking about
about what you told me.
Will you take the job?
- Can I really help these girls?
- You bet.
I even recommended you
for the job.
The formalities will take
a few days.
I will be accepted even if...
Don't worry about it.
What made you change your
change your mind?
- I saw my sister this afternoon.
- I see.
Let me tell you about school.
- Who is this?
- My name is Frank Donovan.
- What do you want?
- To talk to you.
I don't know.
It's late.
I'm with the police.
- Can I come in?
- Yes, you may.
- Can I sit down?
- If you are from the police.
- Don't you believe me?
- I saw you talking to Johnny Moon.
- And that's abnormal?
- I thought they were afraid of him.
Well, what do you want to talk about?
I'm tired.
From the reformatory school.
- I know you're going to apply there.
- Really?
I know all about you.
I've looked into your background.
Parents deceased.
Good grades at the pedagogical school.
Then teacher at Park Hill High School.
Engaged to be married.
Broken off when your sister
marries Johnny Moon.
And it cost you your job.
And you want to know
if I have a relationship with him.
Very clever.
- What if it is?
- I don't know.
I hate Johnny Moon
more than anything on earth.
Perfect.
If you are satisfied,
can you leave me alone?
- Don't you want to listen to me?
- No.
I'm telling you anyway.
I know this school.
I take a lot of girls there myself.
And I see a lot of them coming out too.
Most of them are worse than when I went in.
The system is on its head.
I'd like to see it fixed.
That's why I'm interested in
in the appointments to the position.
Tomorrow you go before the Board.
And I'm an investigator with them.
I had to know about
your relationship with Johnny Moon.
Now, I'll do anything
to help you.
Don't double-cross me.
Thanks for the warning.
Good evening.
- See you tomorrow.
- See you tomorrow.
Of course, my judgment is
supported by the fact
that I head
several committees for the city.
It's a matter of character.
And I don't think this lady
has the necessary qualities.
- What do you say, Leela?
- You're right, Margaret.
I think you're very unfair.
Your opinion is not important, Mr. Donovan.
I agree with Mr. Donovan.
We are only interested in the qualifications and character
of Miss Martin.
Very good.
What about Mr. Cleeter?
Well...
You are free to speak,
Mr. Cleeter.
Just because
my husband's name is Mr. McCarthy
doesn't mean you have to agree with me
to agree with me.
You've already made that clear to me,
Mrs. McCarthy.
So, go ahead.
You heard the discussion.
I may agree with you.
- What do you mean?
- I mean I agree.
One moment, please.
Wait outside.
Never mind.
I don't want this job anymore.
Thanks for everything.
- Give us 3 minutes.
- Don't bother.
Are you waiting for us?
She is persecuted
even though she is not responsible.
You know as well as I do
that Miss Martin has nothing to do
with Johnny Moon.
I don't know anything about it.
But she was fired for
her bad influence on the students.
That's good enough for me.
Your husband is familiar with
Johnny Moon, I think.
- Are you suggesting that...
- What are your grievances, Mr. Cleeter?
Well...
Speak up.
Go ahead.
You want Miss Martin,
but you're afraid for your job.
That's enough, Mr. Donovan.
Yes, that's right.
What are you saying?
Without hesitation, Miss Martin would be
perfect for the job.
You know what that means,
Mr. Cleeter?
I know what it means.
That after 20 years, 3 months and 15 days
in the Audit Department,
you will tell Mr. McCarthy about it
and I'll be fired tomorrow morning.
But I don't care.
I'm tired of taking orders
from your pig of a husband.
I'm tired of having to say
I'm tired of having to say amen to everything you say.
- Are you finished?
- No.
I still have a lot to say.
The people of this town don't know
what is going on.
They're being run by the crook
Johnny Moon without knowing it.
One day they will wake up.
We won't fool them for long.
And then I'll run for mayor.
Come on, Leela.
You'll regret this, Mr. Cleeter.
Then I'll let you know.
- Sorry, Reverend.
- I'm not.
I will vote for you
the next election.
- Don't let me down.
- I owe you an apology.
There are some unscrupulous people
in this town, Mr. Donovan,
but they get cured.
And once they're cured,
I will lead
a new administration.
But in the meantime, I will do something
something I've never done before.
What's that?
Drink a glass.
- Good day, Mr. Donovan.
- Goodbye, Reverend.
- Did we win?
- You won't believe this.
- I heard whispers.
- You start in 10 days.
Are we going to have lunch?
County Reformatory School
I am only the acting
acting director.
But I have full authority
pending my successor.
And I will not be angry
of his appointment.
So, you're Johnny Moon's
of Johnny Moon.
Yes, but don't hold it against me.
- Why should I?
- Some people don't mind.
- Yes?
- This is Miss Martin.
The county appointed her
to take care of the school.
And she's a psychiatrist,
for what it's worth.
This is Mrs. Peters, my assistant.
She's in charge of the girls.
Nice to meet you.
I was giving him the lay of the land.
Mrs. Peters will show you
your room.
- Thank you very much.
- You're welcome. Just one thing.
Our girls are tough as nails.
Otherwise they would be somewhere else.
The rules are strict
and I make sure they are enforced.
I'm telling you,
because you are inexperienced.
I understand, Mr. Marcus.
But please be patient
and let me get my bearings.
In a few days,
I'll be able to give you my suggestions.
Suggestions?
You're not here for that.
I have enough experience.
Just do your job.
- Sure.
- All right.
Mrs. Peters will show you
your quarters.
Come along.
Come back later,
I'd like to talk to you.
This is your room.
It's very nice.
I'll show you the rest.
- This is a class.
- What time?
- From 10 to 11.
- Just one hour?
Try to hold them already
this long.
This is the laundry.
Mrs. Grey is our matron.
This is Miss Martin,
the teacher for the reintegration.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
- Are you okay?
- No, I'm not.
- Go tell him.
- I did.
- I have to wait until tonight.
- But you may have appendicitis.
- What's the matter?
- She's sick.
- Her seizures eventually pass.
- Let's take her to the infirmary.
Let me handle things
in my own way.
- If she dies, I...
- Put her inside.
Make sure she's at the meal
or you will be punished.
- You're in trouble.
- Why?
If you help us,
you're annoying them.
Save yourself some trouble.
- How long has she been like this?
- A month.
- There's a doctor here.
- He must be from the city.
If he doesn't come,
we can go to the funeral.
Take care of her.
I'll get a doctor.
- Why didn't you call me sooner?
- Mrs. Peters needs to know.
They are always faking it.
You can never tell.
I liked it.
They'll pay for it.
I'm sorry.
Stop it.
You're no better than they are.
You called the doctor,
but he came far too late.
It's not my fault.
Go away.
Leave me alone.
First, I would like to say
a few words.
I will try to work
as pleasantly as possible.
I don't think any girl,
no matter what she did,
should be deprived
of a decent and honorable life.
And in this class,
I want to prepare you for that future.
But for that,
I need your help.
Any questions?
Yeah!
What is that, appendicitis?
I promise it won't happen again
as long as I'm here.
I have a question.
How do you take hits?
- How to have fun in solitary?
- How not to go crazy?
How to relieve back pain?
Sit down and be quiet.
- Give me a chance.
- We don't want you here.
Go back to where you came from.
Quiet. All the people.
Whether you like it or not,
I'm going to stay.
I asked for your cooperation.
If you want it,
I will help you.
I will see you one by one
and you can express your grievances.
Let's get back to work.
- Hi, Donovan.
- Hi, Marcus. This is Rita Randall.
This is her file.
Good luck, Rita.
Think about what I said.
I'm still thinking.
- You're a friend of Johnny Moon.
- So what?
Take it easy. We're not going to eat you.
- How long has he been at it?
- Long enough for him to be crazy about me.
Hello, Johnny?
- I want to talk to him.
- Take it easy.
Johnny. Marcus speaking.
Donovan just brought a girl.
Yes, she's here.
I promise, I'll be very nice.
Okay, Johnny.
Hello, Johnny. This is Rita.
They got me.
You have to get me out.
A month?
But I don't care about that.
You said that...
Don't get angry.
You know I am.
You told them to treat me well.
Goodbye, Johnny.
Don't worry about it.
Everything will be all right.
Is she counting on Johnny Moon?
Poor thing.
- She knows what she's doing.
- Not my sister.
You wanted to tell me something.
- I think it's a bad start.
- You're going to gain their trust.
I wish there was something I could do.
And if not just Johnny Moon,
but also his entourage
were caught up in the investigation,
- would you still be interested?
- My sister, too, then.
During Prohibition
in the 1930s,
Johnny Moon was just a bellboy.
I used to arrest him for bootlegging.
And then one day he dropped
his bellhop suit.
He met with some lousy drug dealers
and moved to the top of the hotel.
He's friends with McCarthy
and the two of them clean up the mess.
He doesn't really care about this place.
It costs the taxpayers so much money.
And nothing is done in their best interest.
- If you know all this...
- I have to prove it to the governor.
- Go to him.
- First, I need proof.
Marcus is not a softy.
He used to run a pool hall on 10th Street.
Moon got him the job
for favors I'd rather not say.
- Be careful.
- I will.
- Tell me about the governor.
- I will.
- Martin wants to see you.
- What now?
I don't know.
I don't know. Here.
Where are you going?
Good. Be quick.
You, take this seat.
Faster than that.
All right. All right.
- Excuse me?
- Yes, ma'am.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yes, Liz. Please sit down.
Okay.
- Let's play it straight, shall we?
- Fair play?
I read that you were shoplifting
shoplifting at the age of 16.
- Why?
- I had an itch.
I don't believe it.
You like beautiful clothes
and you wanted to own them.
I don't want anything.
I saw this on the counter.
I liked it and took it.
It was class.
I was only taking marks.
I don't like cheap stuff.
I don't want it.
- You like clothes.
- Yes.
I like to touch them, to see them.
Yes, I like it.
That's my problem.
Would you like to make some?
You're not going to fly, are you?
What if we taught you how to sew,
would you like that?
I think I would. Yes.
It's easy to organize.
I'd like to do that.
Go back to work.
We'll talk about it later.
Yes, a vagabond.
That's what I was.
I travelled the country by train.
I saw everything.
- And did you enjoy seeing everything?
- It's okay.
Except for the cold and those assholes
of the railroad police.
They search.
At every stop, they fire you.
You ran away,
because your father was mistreating you.
Yes, he used to beat me.
That's the way it is.
Don't you want to settle down
and get a husband?
I know men. All of them.
I've only met liars.
I could write books about it.
- Have you ever read one?
- No, I haven't.
It's very interesting.
I don't have one
and it gives me a headache.
Do you have problems with your eyes?
Yes, they hurt.
So what?
I can hardly see you.
Don't worry about it.
We'll find a doctor
to find out what the problem is.
Damn.
- Do you think he can help me?
- Yes.
It's because of your eyes
that you became a vagabond?
It's my eyes,
it's not my fault.
That's it.
She's got you coaxed.
She makes them leave
the laundry.
It's becoming an art school here.
Right!
Do something about it.
She's undermining our authority.
Go back to work.
I'll take care of Miss Martin.
- We'll see.
- Thank you, Miss Martin.
- Let's get to work.
- Mr. Marcus.
Have I not made myself clear?
I'm the boss.
Keep your ideas to yourself.
Is that clear?
I do my job
to see what suits them.
Laundry suits them just fine.
Enough nonsense, okay?
That's right.
A woman named Rita Randall
has just arrived.
- No hard way with her.
- I don't believe in the hard way.
For nobody.
Miss Randall will be treated
like the others.
All right, and don't forget
to keep your ideas to yourself.
I have a message for you.
Miss Martin has overstepped
her authority.
She was called to order.
Forget about any promises
she may have made.
- How about this?
- Reinsertion, my eye.
You shouldn't have dreamed.
Now let's get to work.
And quickly!
We will forget
anything she may have said to you.
She has no authority
in this matter.
And you will point out to us
any attempts by Miss Martin.
Under no circumstances will you banter
with the rules of this institution.
Is that understood?
So let's get to work.
Ruth.
I feel like I know you
a little bit better.
- And?
- Do you know what's going on?
You took a risk.
What did they say?
You've been here a long time.
What would you do?
- I would go far away from here.
- No, I wouldn't give up.
I don't know what
what you have in mind.
- But keep it straight.
- What do you mean?
I'm just warning you.
- What's the matter?
- I'm not hungry.
- Eat.
- I'm not hungry, I said.
Do you want to go to solitary?
Now, that's enough.
Someone is trying to help us
and you are persecuting her.
We've had enough!
And I won't let you...
- You are happy.
- Don't be a smart-ass.
- Two weeks will do you good.
- Count on it.
- Let go of me.
- Get in there.
One day you'll pay for this.
All of them!
You're hurting me.
Come on.
You'll regret it!
But this is not a prison,
it's a reformatory.
- They'll be worse when they get out.
- I warned you. Get out.
- How am I going to help these girls?
- Never mind.
Put Johnny on.
Johnny? Marcus speaking.
This is your sister-in-law.
She's causing me trouble.
She's messing up my policy.
But she's our teacher.
Sit down.
Why did you want to see me?
- How are things over there?
- Have you seen this place before?
Do you know what's going on there?
Yes, it's 4 walls and a roof
for the naughty girls.
What did you expect?
Proper food,
a clean place and heat.
Just like in the other
reformatories.
Did you expect this?
You and who else?
Two weeks ago, they let a girl die
a girl that we could have saved.
There was a riot in the canteen.
And 8 girls are in solitary
for 14 days.
- And Marcus?
- He won't do anything.
The governor will believe me.
You're a smart girl.
But you're going the wrong way.
I'm disappointed.
But I'll take a look.
I don't care about all these girls.
And I don't care about these schools.
And maybe it's the same
for our friend Marcus.
I don't know, but if it is,
I can't help it.
Can't you help it?
Grow up.
Let me get you out of here.
Do whatever you want,
but don't make trouble for me.
Do you want me to work for you?
Why not?
The whole city does.
The whole town does it except for me.
Okay, Madam Justice.
Go to the governor
and see where it takes you.
What's going on, Johnny?
I've heard a lot about you.
A girl died
two weeks ago.
It's not my fault.
And you had a riot.
The food is bad
and it's dirty.
- But...
- Shut up!
You're supposed to be handling this properly.
They're going to come snooping around
and the governor is going to ask questions.
And I don't want that.
So, hold your sister-in-law.
She did me a favor
by ratting you out.
You're being a hustler.
Stop it.
Yes, but what do you expect
for this miserable salary?
Is that a former bellboy
talking to me like that?
Don't say that.
I don't like that.
Okay, Johnny.
But we all have to take a bite.
You've been here six months.
Do what I say
or get the hell out.
- All right, Johnny.
- And get the girls out of solitary.
Do you think you're in jail?
- What about Miss Martin?
- Give her a break.
If she bothers you, call me.
I'll take care of her.
Now, go back
and fix it for me.
Get out.
Get out of there.
Come on out.
You too, out.
What?
Shall we relax here?
Try it
and you'll see.
Martin got us out.
You've hit the nail on the head.
She doesn't let go.
He who laughs last, laughs hardest.
- I warned you about that.
- What a pain in the ass.
He's a bellboy.
A nobody.
But he won't get away with it.
I have a feeling this is going to end badly.
We have to make a lot of money by then
- What about her?
- That's another story.
Listen to me.
Leave her alone.
and watch.
That's it. I'm watching.
The governor will see us
as soon as we have evidence and witnesses.
- The girls will have to testify?
- And we need evidence.
Receipts or something
to prove the budget.
- Can you find any?
- Even if I have to turn everything over.
You're an amazing woman.
I mean it.
- How are you?
- I'm fine.
You remember Mr. Cleeter,
from the Council?
My respects.
I'd better sit down.
- That's a must.
- Thank you.
Excuse me, please.
You know that I have nothing more to do
to do with the City,
nor with Mr. McCarthy,
or with his wife.
We all have a reason
to hate them.
- You shouldn't have had that drink.
- Nonsense!
For me, this is the beginning
of a new life.
I am a witty man.
I am even virtue incarnate.
And I haven't set foot
at the City Hall
since that morning.
And that's fine.
I dedicate my life to the only goal
of throwing out Mr. McCarthy and his wife
into the dustbin of history.
Our life is only used to make
to stop this couple of robbers.
It is time for all this to stop.
But unfortunately,
I don't have enough courage.
- If you were to go to sleep.
- Sleep?
That's the problem.
People have been sleeping too long.
And in the meantime,
these crooks are ripping us off.
We need a new Paul Revere
to sweep like a hurricane
on the world.
It's the war!
The world can still wait
a few more hours.
Say.
For your information,
I haven't been home
since last Thursday?
How did you get home?
I solved this interesting problem
by hiding in small corners
to take a nap.
I'd better get going.
Why?
Am I bothering you?
Not at all, but Miss Martin has
a long way to go.
- Good evening, Mr. Cleeter.
- Good evening, Miss Martin.
Oh, my headline. Thank you.
- Take care of yourself.
- I will.
Waiter! Waiter!
- Here, princess.
- Shut up.
Don't do that with me or I'll slap you.
- Stop it.
- She's driving me crazy.
Slouching like a queen.
- "Johnny's crazy about me."
- Will you shut up?
Stop it.
Miss Martin wants to see you.
- Why?
- We need to get psychamachine...
They are going to examine our heads.
- My head is fine.
- It's just empty.
Tell him I don't feel like it.
Go ahead and don't give him any trouble.
- I don't have to.
- Just go ahead.
- Who did this?
- Johnny Moon.
Come on, let's go.
- What's up?
- Come in, Rita.
I'm a poor girl
who doesn't know how to solve her problems.
Sit down.
- You're here because you committed a crime.
- So what?
We're going to go from here
and think about your future.
My future is all set.
Is that okay?
I'll tell you a story
that I know well.
About a young girl like you
who found her job boring.
She was a manicurist.
She liked nice clothes.
But she didn't know
that she had to pay for them.
I talked to her
and she recognized it.
And the price was pretty high.
Do you understand the story?
I understand that it's a trap.
So, listen.
Johnny Moon is crazy about me.
You're afraid that your sister
will be left out in the cold.
I would have taken my sister away from him
if I could.
Who were you dating before him?
- Why?
- I want to know.
I'll tell you.
22.5 a week
with his mother and 2 sisters to support.
He is an usher
at the Majestic Theatre.
And he wanted to take me
to see the show. That's it.
He doesn't even get tired of it.
Then we went to see some old
houses. He wants to be an architect.
He wants to play around
without worrying about what I want.
You should give him a chance.
Help him out.
- He's got ambition.
- For that, I'm on my own.
I want to have a good life.
- What's his name?
- It doesn't matter. Leave me alone.
That's it, Rita.
Forget about me for a while.
I'm pretty hardened.
- Yes, you are.
- Try not to forget it.
- Sorry I'm late.
- I was worried about it.
- It's past 11:00.
- It went by like a flower.
That should do it.
We can present this in court.
- Am I a good thief?
- Excellent.
- Do you have my information?
- Of course I do.
I haven't even read it yet.
Here it is.
His name is Tom Havershield
and works at the Majestic Theatre.
- He's 23 years old and wants to be an architect.
- I know all this.
What has he been doing since Rita
dating Johnny Moon?
- He won't talk about it.
- Have you seen him?
- You have to say it.
- You didn't ask.
I was saving the surprise for you.
And you advised her
to go and see her.
- So what?
- You have to be subtle.
- He's young.
- In any case, I don't like it.
What about Rita?
Will she testify against Johnny Moon?
She knows a lot,
but you'll never convince her.
- Want to bet?
- Two dollars and my reputation.
- You're on.
- Perfect.
She can't stop talking
about her Johnny Moon.
- She can keep it.
- He'll get me out of here.
- You're going to rot here.
- Think again.
- Why do you say that?
- I know men.
Forget about me. You'll see.
Please, I have plenty of time.
- Guess what.
- You're pardoned.
No, no.
Rita, you have a visitor.
Goodbye, girls.
I'm really tired of this one.
Rita.
Is this how you treat an
an old friend?
- Hi, Tom.
- You look great.
Oh, these old guys...
- Are you still drawing?
- Of course I do.
Yes, I made some new ones.
You have to see them.
- What about the Majestic?
- It's always full of kids.
They stick their chewing gum
their chewing gum everywhere.
You're looking good.
Why did you come here?
What a question.
To see you, of course.
- But after what happened.
- Rita...
Did you change your mind?
It's possible.
I've been thinking a lot.
When I was told about a visit,
I was hoping it would be...
But I'm glad it's you.
I can't explain it.
I don't know why.
- I do.
- Oh, Tom.
Oh, boy.
I'm going to tear down these buildings
and rebuild them.
On paper.
- Will you wait for me, Tom?
- Sure, Rita.
- So, princess.
- Let her go.
So what?
I'm going to serve my time.
Pinch me, I'm dreaming.
I've never had a girl
change like that.
I admit, I was wrong.
- Where is Mr. Cleeter?
- In the drunk tank, no doubt.
It's all set.
The governor will see us the day after tomorrow.
- You've done a great job.
- You're going to make me blush.
I'll have a good word for Mrs. Grey.
She's not so bad.
You'll find me in town
the day after tomorrow.
We take the train and hand over
the evidence to the governor.
There will be a warrant for Moon.
Rita will testify
to alleviate her sentence.
The State will take over the case
and deal with Johnny Moon.
- To arms!
- Don't forget to reload.
This time, it's my tongue
that is loaded.
They couldn't
hold me for long.
That means
I'm getting my strength back.
- Can I buy you a drink?
- No, thank you.
As for that famous day
not so far away,
I'm talking about this great day
when I will kick Mr. McCarthy and his wife
out of City Hall
with a good kick, I will say that
I will have achieved my ambitions.
And while we're on the subject,
I will tear the head off
of Mrs. McCarthy
and stick it in the...
I'll put it under glass
and I will place it
in a visible place.
And there you go, the work.
This thing must be used
for baking.
- Where was I?
- It's getting late.
Why are you the only ones fighting
corruption in this city?
Why are all these people
are all blind?
- Ask this guy.
- Who?
The devil has set his sights
on this city.
Excuse me.
You want to know what I have planned
for these two bad guys?
It's a strange device
with pulleys and a wheel that turns.
Look, Joe. An alcoholic.
Excuse me, please.
Bartender, another drink.
- How are you, Johnny?
- I'm fine.
We have to face it together.
The governor will like their story.
You could have looked out for the receipts.
You should have stayed in your pool hall.
You wanted to have a bite.
And look what happens.
We have to get out of here.
- Good evening, Mr. Marcus.
- It's getting late.
Yes, I missed the last streetcar.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Without his testimony,
it's not a big deal.
That cop can always
cry to the governor.
He won't get far without it.
Here's what we're going to do.
Tomorrow night, we're going to take action.
At 22:00....
- Yes?
- No noise.
- What's going on?
- Get dressed.
- Why?
- Never mind why. Quickly.
All right.
- He must be really crazy about you.
- Excuse me?
Your boyfriend is taking you out.
- Johnny Moon?
- Yes, he's waiting for you downtown.
- I'm not going.
- Weird if you're crazy about him.
Especially since you're going to see him.
I'm not interested anymore.
Why?
He arranged for your release.
I don't want to owe him my freedom.
He is crazy about you.
Are you telling the truth?
Check it yourself.
His car is waiting outside.
- How are you doing?
- Fine, thanks.
That's good.
Hi, Rita.
- Johnny!
- You see I'm not letting you down.
Don't you ever go home?
I have just witnessed
a horrible crime.
Do that again and I'll throw you out.
Okay. There you go. Bourbon.
And line them up like a parade.
I want to be drunk
before I think what I think.
Council of Institutions and Agencies
Helen Martin - Suspended
Murder of an inmate:
her body was found in the river
And that's it.
I'm glad they suspended you.
Your life was in danger.
- This is horrible.
- Johnny Moon is not kidding.
He must have found out about our plan.
I don't know how.
- That cancels out your testimony.
- What can we do?
Prove that Johnny Moon is the killer.
- How can I help?
- By staying out of it.
- Do you have anything?
- On what?
- Rita Randall.
- Nothing at all.
Just two bullets in the chest.
The ballistics report will arrive
tomorrow morning.
Thank you.
It's not very heavy, Tom.
Can't you think of anything else?
I can't think of anything else.
I don't know.
I don't know.
What about Rita Randall?
- I haven't seen her for a while.
- A long time?
Not since the reformatory.
- Peanuts?
- Were you here last night?
All night. I didn't go out.
Ask the guys at the hotel.
You're a pretty nosy cop.
I should have had you fired
a long time ago.
- Why not?
- You look good.
These peanuts are awful.
I'm going to get you, Johnny.
You can be sure of that.
So be it.
Do you have a gun?
A crime has been committed
in this city.
Go home.
I want to talk about it.
- We have to arrest the culprits.
- Not tonight.
Bye-bye.
And go to sleep.
Everybody can sleep.
Bartender, put that back on.
You've got a sloping throat, pal.
Don't argue.
I'm too thirsty.
Pour me a lot of glasses
in a row.
I swear to you. Come on, bartender.
- 7th floor.
- Yes, sir.
Open up!
Open up, damn it.
I am here to protect
the innocent.
Pinkhead!
You're in a lot of trouble, pal.
Because you...
You are a murderer.
And I'm here to...
Let justice be done.
- Who is this guy?
- I don't know. Let's fire him.
I know you bad people.
And if you want to know everything...
He's funny.
I saw you
murder that poor girl
with my own... eyes.
I was at South Bridge last night.
And as I was saying,
I witnessed
a horrible crime.
You won't get away with it.
Can you hear me?
You won't get away with it.
In the car.
I'll get my coat.
We have to get him out of here.
- In the basement, Josy.
- Yes, sir.
- Hey, buddy.
- How are you, drowning man?
I'm fine too.
We're going to throw him off the dam.
He won't be pretty.
It will always be there.
You have to think about it.
We'll think about it.
This is not my home.
It's pretty dark.
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay, buddy.
- Am I on my sidewalk?
- Of course you are.
- Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- It's too narrow for that.
- Yes. Uh, no.
Where are the steps?
Straight ahead of you.
No, no.
I don't have any steps.
You can see
that this is not my house.
You're playing a dirty trick on me.
What do you want?
- Bad night?
- He must have made a mistake.
- Do you know Lionel Cleeter?
- Yes, why?
He's in the hospital, in bad shape.
He is asking for you.
Later on. Anything new?
Do me a favor.
Go ahead now.
The hospital calls every 5 minutes.
Okay, I'm going.
I told you not to
you to start drinking.
- Johnny Moon...
- Yeah, what?
The other night at South Bridge,
I saw him kill a young girl.
Did I hear that right?
- The other night at South Bridge...
- Relax.
I saw him kill a girl.
I thought you were gone.
- You have to go.
- You're doing it again?
In 15 minutes, they come
to arrest Johnny and it's serious.
- They can't do anything.
- It's the state police.
Think about your life.
You can't do anything for him.
- You're not lying?
- I swear to it.
- I'll get my things.
- I'll get my things. Quickly.
John.
John ?
What, the state police?
- Jean!
- Did you think I would leave him?
- They can't do anything.
- You killed Rita Randall.
- They can't prove it.
- Lionel Cleeter can.
He's in the hospital
and he's going to talk.
- Pinkhead!
- Yes, boss.
Idiot.
Cleeter is alive
and the cops are looking for us.
- We have to get out of here.
- You won't get far.
I'll go far if I want
and I'll come back.
- Johnny, you're taking me, right?
- You're on your own.
Careful.
Take care of him.
Death of Johnny Moon
Suspect in the murder of Rita Randall
Jury indicts Tom McCarthy
for political corruption
Governor appoints Helen Martin to
to head the reformatory school
Marcus and Mrs. Peters are dismissed.
That's about
that's about all I had to say.
This is the new direction.
I have nothing to add
except that you are free to come and talk to me
me if you have any problems.
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