Batman and Robin (1949) s01e03 Episode Script
Robin's wild ride
(Narrator) In a daring attempt
to acquire a new explosive,
the wizard's men
board a special train,
which their leader stops
by remote control.
Batman and Robin
overhaul the train
as it gets underway again,
and
[Train whistling]
[Continues whistling]
Car 4 calling headquarters.
(Floyd)
Car 4 to headquarters.
Headquarters.
Come in, car 4.
Batman is aboard the train.
I'll stop it.
Nolan knows what to do.
[Machine humming]
[Crackling]
[Brakes squeal]
What do you want?
That shipment of X-90.
Hand it over!
[Brakes screeching]
[Engine hissing]
They're getting away
in their car.
Nolan, they're after us.
step on it, Floyd.
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Go ahead, car 4.
We got the X-90 shipment
according to plan.
Batman is trailing us.
I'll take him out of
the running for good!
[Machine whirring]
[Electromagnetic waves]
What's wrong?
The car's gone haywire.
It may be that
remote-control machine.
Well, the wizard
took care of the Batman.
Yeah, and we took care
of the X-90.
By the time the train crew
realized what was happening,
we were hightailin' it
with the box.
Very interesting.
But, of course
you have the other box?
What other box?
The box containing
the special detonators.
X-90 is worthless
without them.
Don't tell me you left
that box aboard the train.
We grabbed all we could
before the Batman showed up.
Forget Batman.
I gave you a job to do,
Nolan, and you've failed.
I don't like failures.
Maybe-- there must be
some other way
we can get a hold
of the detonators.
There is.
I always have a plan.
That's right, commissioner.
Dick and I trailed Dunne from Brown's
apartment to the railroad yards.
It certainly looks as though Brown
is getting his broadcast tips from him.
by all means, do that.
Goodbye.
He'll have Dunne shadowed.
That'll take care
of one suspect.
Well, what about Brown?
If Brown is behind these
robberies, which I doubt,
he may be using these broadcasts
to give instructions to his gang.
However, I still think
Brown is just a show-off.
he may be, but he sure told the
gang where that explosive was.
An explosive won't do them any
good without a special detonator.
And even Batman doesn't know
where that could be obtained.
Sure hope the wizard
doesn't know, either.
Any messages, Carter?
Yes, sir. Just one, sir.
A mr. Morton telephoned
while you were sleeping.
Morton? Morton?
Oh, yes,
the inventor of X-90.
Inventor of what, sir?
Uh, never mind.
Uh, it's nothing.
Did mr. Morton say where
he could be reached?
Yes, sir.
At the hotel Stafford.
It's probably
of no importance.
Uh, forget it, Carter.
[High-pitched buzzing]
This is Barry Brown with
another exclusive news tip.
Wesley Morton,
inventor of X-90,
the new and powerful
explosive,
the theft of which
I recently predicted,
is here in Gotham City.
For those who are
vitally interested,
I can say that he is stopping
at the Stafford hotel.
Did you hear
Barry Brown's broadcast?
Yes, sir.
Did it give you any ideas?
Well, it told us where the man who
invented the detonators could be located.
Hmm, you're improving, Nolan.
Our next move will be to
arrange for a conference
with mr. Morton.
At rendezvous A.
Mr. Morton?
Yes?
Well, I'm Vicki Vale
of Picture Magazine.
And I'd like to get a few
shots for our next issue.
How did you, uh,
learn I was here?
I haven't informed the press.
Well, somebody informed
a certain broadcaster.
(Vicki) Barry Brown
revealed your little secret
on his news broadcast today.
Well, my mission is
of a private nature.
I am not prepared
to grant interviews
sorry to change
your plans, mr. Morton,
but you are going
to be interviewed.
[Screams]
Who are you?
Why have you brought me here?
You'll soon find out.
Who are you?
That is unimportant.
You have perfected X-90,
a highly concentrated
explosive
that requires special detonators.
I need a supply of them.
You will tell me
where they are.
Why, I can't do that.
Look at me, Morton.
No. No, I won't.
(Wizard)
But you will.
Look at me, Morton!
Where are those detonators?
In the electronic research plant.
Vault number 10.
You will remain here until your
information can be verified.
It won't take long.
The wizard said stay here!
[Knocking on door]
(Vicki)
Help! Let me out of here!
Let me out! Help!
Thank you.
Well, well, what's all
the excitement?
I've been locked in a closet.
Did you get some
nice pictures in there?
Quit your joking.
Morton's been kidnapped
from his hotel room.
Kidnapped?
Did you notify the police?
Naturally.
You don't suppose I was saving
the news just for you, do you?
I'll have Alfred
bring you some tea.
Oh, you would think of
tea at a time like this.
Certainly.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I must go take my vitamins.
Your news has upset me greatly.
What's up?
Commissioner Gordon.
[Phone ringing]
Commissioner Gordon speaking.
Morton's been kidnapped.
(Gordon)
How did you know that?
Never mind. You can thank
Barry Brown and his broadcast
for putting Morton on the spot.
Now tell me this. Does anybody
else know Morton by sight?
Hammil, for instance?
Well, I tried to get professor
Hammil at his home,
but he was on his way to the
research plant. I'll call him there.
Don't bother. Batman
will take care of it.
Is the car ready?
New wiring installed
and tested.
Let's go.
Couldn't we phone Hammil at the research
plant for Morton's description?
It's not that simple.
There could be a connection
between Morton's kidnapping
and Hammil's unexpected absence.
Then, you think
Hammil's involved?
I'm not sure, but I think he knows
where Morton keeps those X-90 detonators.
No, Hammil.
Wesley Morton hasn't
communicated with us.
Were you expecting him here?
No, it's just that I missed
his phone call at home
and thought he might have
decided to visit the plant.
I'll wait a bit longer.
What's the matter?
Out of gas?
No. The motor conked out on us.
Would you take a look?
Sure, maybe I can help.
Boys, drag him back in the brush.
Floyd, hide this car and bring
back that portable radio.
[Engine starts]
It doesn't look as though your
man is going to appear, Hammil.
I'll wait just
a few moments longer
[Engine starting]
It's Batman.
Watch me take him.
[Tires screeching]
[Tires screeching]
What's wrong?
Wait here until I find out.
That truck is parked
just around the curve.
[Machine humming]
[Crackling]
[Crowbar buzzing]
(Narrator) Is Robin also to
be eliminated by the wizard's men?
Will Morton be forced
to reveal his valuable secret?
[Narrator talking]
to acquire a new explosive,
the wizard's men
board a special train,
which their leader stops
by remote control.
Batman and Robin
overhaul the train
as it gets underway again,
and
[Train whistling]
[Continues whistling]
Car 4 calling headquarters.
(Floyd)
Car 4 to headquarters.
Headquarters.
Come in, car 4.
Batman is aboard the train.
I'll stop it.
Nolan knows what to do.
[Machine humming]
[Crackling]
[Brakes squeal]
What do you want?
That shipment of X-90.
Hand it over!
[Brakes screeching]
[Engine hissing]
They're getting away
in their car.
Nolan, they're after us.
step on it, Floyd.
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Go ahead, car 4.
We got the X-90 shipment
according to plan.
Batman is trailing us.
I'll take him out of
the running for good!
[Machine whirring]
[Electromagnetic waves]
What's wrong?
The car's gone haywire.
It may be that
remote-control machine.
Well, the wizard
took care of the Batman.
Yeah, and we took care
of the X-90.
By the time the train crew
realized what was happening,
we were hightailin' it
with the box.
Very interesting.
But, of course
you have the other box?
What other box?
The box containing
the special detonators.
X-90 is worthless
without them.
Don't tell me you left
that box aboard the train.
We grabbed all we could
before the Batman showed up.
Forget Batman.
I gave you a job to do,
Nolan, and you've failed.
I don't like failures.
Maybe-- there must be
some other way
we can get a hold
of the detonators.
There is.
I always have a plan.
That's right, commissioner.
Dick and I trailed Dunne from Brown's
apartment to the railroad yards.
It certainly looks as though Brown
is getting his broadcast tips from him.
by all means, do that.
Goodbye.
He'll have Dunne shadowed.
That'll take care
of one suspect.
Well, what about Brown?
If Brown is behind these
robberies, which I doubt,
he may be using these broadcasts
to give instructions to his gang.
However, I still think
Brown is just a show-off.
he may be, but he sure told the
gang where that explosive was.
An explosive won't do them any
good without a special detonator.
And even Batman doesn't know
where that could be obtained.
Sure hope the wizard
doesn't know, either.
Any messages, Carter?
Yes, sir. Just one, sir.
A mr. Morton telephoned
while you were sleeping.
Morton? Morton?
Oh, yes,
the inventor of X-90.
Inventor of what, sir?
Uh, never mind.
Uh, it's nothing.
Did mr. Morton say where
he could be reached?
Yes, sir.
At the hotel Stafford.
It's probably
of no importance.
Uh, forget it, Carter.
[High-pitched buzzing]
This is Barry Brown with
another exclusive news tip.
Wesley Morton,
inventor of X-90,
the new and powerful
explosive,
the theft of which
I recently predicted,
is here in Gotham City.
For those who are
vitally interested,
I can say that he is stopping
at the Stafford hotel.
Did you hear
Barry Brown's broadcast?
Yes, sir.
Did it give you any ideas?
Well, it told us where the man who
invented the detonators could be located.
Hmm, you're improving, Nolan.
Our next move will be to
arrange for a conference
with mr. Morton.
At rendezvous A.
Mr. Morton?
Yes?
Well, I'm Vicki Vale
of Picture Magazine.
And I'd like to get a few
shots for our next issue.
How did you, uh,
learn I was here?
I haven't informed the press.
Well, somebody informed
a certain broadcaster.
(Vicki) Barry Brown
revealed your little secret
on his news broadcast today.
Well, my mission is
of a private nature.
I am not prepared
to grant interviews
sorry to change
your plans, mr. Morton,
but you are going
to be interviewed.
[Screams]
Who are you?
Why have you brought me here?
You'll soon find out.
Who are you?
That is unimportant.
You have perfected X-90,
a highly concentrated
explosive
that requires special detonators.
I need a supply of them.
You will tell me
where they are.
Why, I can't do that.
Look at me, Morton.
No. No, I won't.
(Wizard)
But you will.
Look at me, Morton!
Where are those detonators?
In the electronic research plant.
Vault number 10.
You will remain here until your
information can be verified.
It won't take long.
The wizard said stay here!
[Knocking on door]
(Vicki)
Help! Let me out of here!
Let me out! Help!
Thank you.
Well, well, what's all
the excitement?
I've been locked in a closet.
Did you get some
nice pictures in there?
Quit your joking.
Morton's been kidnapped
from his hotel room.
Kidnapped?
Did you notify the police?
Naturally.
You don't suppose I was saving
the news just for you, do you?
I'll have Alfred
bring you some tea.
Oh, you would think of
tea at a time like this.
Certainly.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I must go take my vitamins.
Your news has upset me greatly.
What's up?
Commissioner Gordon.
[Phone ringing]
Commissioner Gordon speaking.
Morton's been kidnapped.
(Gordon)
How did you know that?
Never mind. You can thank
Barry Brown and his broadcast
for putting Morton on the spot.
Now tell me this. Does anybody
else know Morton by sight?
Hammil, for instance?
Well, I tried to get professor
Hammil at his home,
but he was on his way to the
research plant. I'll call him there.
Don't bother. Batman
will take care of it.
Is the car ready?
New wiring installed
and tested.
Let's go.
Couldn't we phone Hammil at the research
plant for Morton's description?
It's not that simple.
There could be a connection
between Morton's kidnapping
and Hammil's unexpected absence.
Then, you think
Hammil's involved?
I'm not sure, but I think he knows
where Morton keeps those X-90 detonators.
No, Hammil.
Wesley Morton hasn't
communicated with us.
Were you expecting him here?
No, it's just that I missed
his phone call at home
and thought he might have
decided to visit the plant.
I'll wait a bit longer.
What's the matter?
Out of gas?
No. The motor conked out on us.
Would you take a look?
Sure, maybe I can help.
Boys, drag him back in the brush.
Floyd, hide this car and bring
back that portable radio.
[Engine starts]
It doesn't look as though your
man is going to appear, Hammil.
I'll wait just
a few moments longer
[Engine starting]
It's Batman.
Watch me take him.
[Tires screeching]
[Tires screeching]
What's wrong?
Wait here until I find out.
That truck is parked
just around the curve.
[Machine humming]
[Crackling]
[Crowbar buzzing]
(Narrator) Is Robin also to
be eliminated by the wizard's men?
Will Morton be forced
to reveal his valuable secret?
[Narrator talking]