Batman and Robin (1949) s01e13 Episode Script
The Wizard's challenge
(Narrator) Batman
plans to trap the wizard
using as bait an armored car
supposedly containing
a neutralizer
for the remote control machine.
The wizard's men
attack unexpectedly by air.
And as Robin drives
the armored car
[Plane engine droning]
[Tires screeching]
[Missile whistling]
[Missile whistling]
[Tires screeching]
[Brakes screeching]
Hope the neutralizer
hasn't been damaged.
There it is. It must have
fallen from the truck.
No neutralizer in here.
Maybe it neutralized itself.
Tell that to the wizard.
He'll blow us apart
when he finds out
that Batman's
outsmarted us again.
[Phone ringing]
Prof. Hammil's residence.
This is comm. Gordon.
I'd like to speak
to prof. Hammil.
It's comm. Gordon, sir.
Prof. Hammil speaking.
Will you come down
to my office, professor?
(Hammil) Why should I?
Well, I'd like to ask your
advice on a scientific matter.
I might find it convenient
to stop by later today.
I wish you would. Thanks.
Gordon is not fooling me.
He's trying to find out
about my neutralizer.
Your what, sir?
You don't understand
these things, Carter.
But I have built a device
that can counteract
the destructive beam
of the wizard's machine.
I don't see
how you ever did it, sir.
I have a secret workshop.
I, uh, I'm going to
surprise everyone.
I'm going to present
my neutralizer
To the research council.
You will take it to them.
Now, sir?
No, come back in half an hour.
Very good, sir.
Yes, sir.
Orders from the wizard.
We're to go to
Hammil's house right away.
[Engine starting]
Oh, I'm Vicki Vale,
from picture magazine.
I'd like to see prof. Hammil.
You can't, miss.
But I only want some pictures.
The professor won't allow
a photographer in the house.
[Knocking on door]
Come in.
Here is the neutralizer,
take it to the research plant
at once.
Yes, sir.
And don't let it
out of your sight.
Very good, sir.
Help! Help!
[Brakes screeching]
They've stolen the
Professor's neutralizer.
[Car engine starting]
I owe you a great deal, Batman,
for saving my invention.
The box is empty.
Carter, you were the last on
to handle this box.
I don't think there was
anything in that box.
It was too light.
Besides, the seal wasn't broken
when I brought it
in here just now.
This isn't my original seal
it's a counterfeit.
You or someone made
a clever substitution.
Professor, Why did you trust
such an important device
to one man?
I had my reasons.
Maybe you wanted
to have it stolen.
If the wizard is in possession
of that neutralizer now,
he'll be more dangerous
than ever.
We'll report to comm. Gordon.
[Door closing]
I-I'm sorry, professor.
I don t want to hear
any of your apologies.
Get out!
Yes, sir.
[Beeping]
[Beeping stops]
[Buzzing]
Here it is, sir.
Hmm. So my plan worked.
Right under their very noses.
And they still don't know
my identity.
Neil, this neutralizer
will give me such power
as no one else possesses.
You mean you'll be able to use
the remote control machine
without interference?
More than that. Listen.
The ray from this machine
causes disintegration.
The beam from the neutralizer
meets and throws back
the disintegrating rays.
Now, if the beam and the ray
meet at a point
where disintegration
is checked,
What'll happen?
I don't know.
I'll show you.
I've been planning this
for years.
First, I put on this disc
and tune it in
to both machines.
Set up the neutralizer.
[Machine humming]
Now, turn your machine on
to its full power.
Uh, you'll be destroyed!
Never mind, turn it on.
[Buzzing]
(Wizard) Can you hear me, Neil?
Yeah, but I can't see you.
That's because I'm invisible.
Now, turn the power off
on both machines.
Why, you can go anywhere
without being seen.
Uh-huh, for a limited time.
These machines can't stay
at their peak of power
for very long.
I'll soon improve on that.
Now I'll announce
my plans to my enemies
and defy them to stop me.
[Buzzer buzzing]
This is Barry Brown reporting.
Attention, comm. Gordon
and the authorities.
I've received a telephone call
from a man
claiming to be the wizard.
He says that he intends
to get the secret plans
for the superjet plane
as a step in his control
of all transportation.
He states that he will appear
at the research plant
at 3:00 this afternoon.
He defies anyone, even Batman,
to interfere with his scheme.
[Electronic buzzing]
[Phone ringing]
(Alfred) The bat signal
is flashing, sir.
It's on account
of Brown's broadcast.
I guess you're right.
All the entrances are guarded.
Police cars
are cruising outside.
Do you think that threat
should be taken seriously?
I didn't think so at first,
but Batman feels
differently about it.
I believe the wizard
plans a surprise attack.
But how?
That's what we're here
to find out.
Where are the plans
for the superjet plane?
In that vault.
We decided to leave them there.
This whole thing might be
a trick to make us move them
so they could be stolen.
(Batman) We should know
the answer in 3 minutes.
Will you gentlemen make an
inspection of the guards with me?
Why, certainly.
Robin and I will stay here.
It's time for Neil
to turn on the full power.
[Buzzing]
[Machine humming]
[Footsteps pattering]
[Gate creaks]
Since when did that gate
start opening itself?
Since just now.
But what caused it?
You figure it out.
It's one minute to 3:00.
Well, what happened to you?
Someone got up in the back
of me and slugged me.
Yeah?
Whoever it was must have
unlocked this door.
Get a detail,
and search every building
in the plant.
Have you seen anything
unusual around here?
Not a thing, sir.
Someone got into the plant,
in spite of all
our precautions.
Who saw him?
No one, but a guard
was knocked out.
I'll conceal myself
in the vault.
That's their
ultimate point of attack.
But how will you
breathe in there?
I have an oxygen inhaler in
my utility belt if I need it.
Look me in. All right.
You better stay here.
What's the idea
of pulling my coat?
Maybe we're all getting
jumpy around here.
[Groans]
[Ticking]
[Inaudible]
(Narrator)
What is the meaning
of this murderous attack
on Carter?
Where will the invisible
wizard strike next?
[Narrator speaking]
plans to trap the wizard
using as bait an armored car
supposedly containing
a neutralizer
for the remote control machine.
The wizard's men
attack unexpectedly by air.
And as Robin drives
the armored car
[Plane engine droning]
[Tires screeching]
[Missile whistling]
[Missile whistling]
[Tires screeching]
[Brakes screeching]
Hope the neutralizer
hasn't been damaged.
There it is. It must have
fallen from the truck.
No neutralizer in here.
Maybe it neutralized itself.
Tell that to the wizard.
He'll blow us apart
when he finds out
that Batman's
outsmarted us again.
[Phone ringing]
Prof. Hammil's residence.
This is comm. Gordon.
I'd like to speak
to prof. Hammil.
It's comm. Gordon, sir.
Prof. Hammil speaking.
Will you come down
to my office, professor?
(Hammil) Why should I?
Well, I'd like to ask your
advice on a scientific matter.
I might find it convenient
to stop by later today.
I wish you would. Thanks.
Gordon is not fooling me.
He's trying to find out
about my neutralizer.
Your what, sir?
You don't understand
these things, Carter.
But I have built a device
that can counteract
the destructive beam
of the wizard's machine.
I don't see
how you ever did it, sir.
I have a secret workshop.
I, uh, I'm going to
surprise everyone.
I'm going to present
my neutralizer
To the research council.
You will take it to them.
Now, sir?
No, come back in half an hour.
Very good, sir.
Yes, sir.
Orders from the wizard.
We're to go to
Hammil's house right away.
[Engine starting]
Oh, I'm Vicki Vale,
from picture magazine.
I'd like to see prof. Hammil.
You can't, miss.
But I only want some pictures.
The professor won't allow
a photographer in the house.
[Knocking on door]
Come in.
Here is the neutralizer,
take it to the research plant
at once.
Yes, sir.
And don't let it
out of your sight.
Very good, sir.
Help! Help!
[Brakes screeching]
They've stolen the
Professor's neutralizer.
[Car engine starting]
I owe you a great deal, Batman,
for saving my invention.
The box is empty.
Carter, you were the last on
to handle this box.
I don't think there was
anything in that box.
It was too light.
Besides, the seal wasn't broken
when I brought it
in here just now.
This isn't my original seal
it's a counterfeit.
You or someone made
a clever substitution.
Professor, Why did you trust
such an important device
to one man?
I had my reasons.
Maybe you wanted
to have it stolen.
If the wizard is in possession
of that neutralizer now,
he'll be more dangerous
than ever.
We'll report to comm. Gordon.
[Door closing]
I-I'm sorry, professor.
I don t want to hear
any of your apologies.
Get out!
Yes, sir.
[Beeping]
[Beeping stops]
[Buzzing]
Here it is, sir.
Hmm. So my plan worked.
Right under their very noses.
And they still don't know
my identity.
Neil, this neutralizer
will give me such power
as no one else possesses.
You mean you'll be able to use
the remote control machine
without interference?
More than that. Listen.
The ray from this machine
causes disintegration.
The beam from the neutralizer
meets and throws back
the disintegrating rays.
Now, if the beam and the ray
meet at a point
where disintegration
is checked,
What'll happen?
I don't know.
I'll show you.
I've been planning this
for years.
First, I put on this disc
and tune it in
to both machines.
Set up the neutralizer.
[Machine humming]
Now, turn your machine on
to its full power.
Uh, you'll be destroyed!
Never mind, turn it on.
[Buzzing]
(Wizard) Can you hear me, Neil?
Yeah, but I can't see you.
That's because I'm invisible.
Now, turn the power off
on both machines.
Why, you can go anywhere
without being seen.
Uh-huh, for a limited time.
These machines can't stay
at their peak of power
for very long.
I'll soon improve on that.
Now I'll announce
my plans to my enemies
and defy them to stop me.
[Buzzer buzzing]
This is Barry Brown reporting.
Attention, comm. Gordon
and the authorities.
I've received a telephone call
from a man
claiming to be the wizard.
He says that he intends
to get the secret plans
for the superjet plane
as a step in his control
of all transportation.
He states that he will appear
at the research plant
at 3:00 this afternoon.
He defies anyone, even Batman,
to interfere with his scheme.
[Electronic buzzing]
[Phone ringing]
(Alfred) The bat signal
is flashing, sir.
It's on account
of Brown's broadcast.
I guess you're right.
All the entrances are guarded.
Police cars
are cruising outside.
Do you think that threat
should be taken seriously?
I didn't think so at first,
but Batman feels
differently about it.
I believe the wizard
plans a surprise attack.
But how?
That's what we're here
to find out.
Where are the plans
for the superjet plane?
In that vault.
We decided to leave them there.
This whole thing might be
a trick to make us move them
so they could be stolen.
(Batman) We should know
the answer in 3 minutes.
Will you gentlemen make an
inspection of the guards with me?
Why, certainly.
Robin and I will stay here.
It's time for Neil
to turn on the full power.
[Buzzing]
[Machine humming]
[Footsteps pattering]
[Gate creaks]
Since when did that gate
start opening itself?
Since just now.
But what caused it?
You figure it out.
It's one minute to 3:00.
Well, what happened to you?
Someone got up in the back
of me and slugged me.
Yeah?
Whoever it was must have
unlocked this door.
Get a detail,
and search every building
in the plant.
Have you seen anything
unusual around here?
Not a thing, sir.
Someone got into the plant,
in spite of all
our precautions.
Who saw him?
No one, but a guard
was knocked out.
I'll conceal myself
in the vault.
That's their
ultimate point of attack.
But how will you
breathe in there?
I have an oxygen inhaler in
my utility belt if I need it.
Look me in. All right.
You better stay here.
What's the idea
of pulling my coat?
Maybe we're all getting
jumpy around here.
[Groans]
[Ticking]
[Inaudible]
(Narrator)
What is the meaning
of this murderous attack
on Carter?
Where will the invisible
wizard strike next?
[Narrator speaking]