The Crooked Way (1949)

[Music] this is the Letterman General Hospital at San Francisco California for those outside these gates war is over a thing of the past for those behind these gates there's a grim heart that a fight is still going on take one case the case of Eddie rice aged 33 enlisted from Los Angeles 1943 holder of a Silver Star but today a name and date number a medical fire for five years in charge hospital bed a victim of amnesia remind with a blocked out past where were you born Eddie who were your parents any brothers sisters where did you go to school what's your trained profession are you rich poor got a girl married I don't know I don't know I can't remember I just can't remember doctor [Music] you had me open what did you quit for get the best we could addy it'll just have to stay there that final unless you want your name on a headstone that's trap knows too deep in your brain Scott tissue has grown all around it believe me we tried yeah like I should do where do I go from here Eddie there are two kinds of amnesia psychological and organic psychological form is temporary it can be cured through psychotherapy yours is organic it's permanent that piece of steel in your brain has blocked out your memory which doesn't believe me much of a future doesn't of course it does physically you're normal and healthy you've received a maximum medical benefits completed training courses that bacon fit to hold down a job and face life no address no next of kin nothing enlisted from Los Angeles intelligence ran that down for us remember oh sure there were a lot of people named Riesling but not this Eddy right but army intelligence didn't mow Los Angeles lawns as a kid Eddie didn't trade at the corner market didn't work with people in a factory in an office as you might have done now if you went down there and ran into somebody who knew you just one person yes if I ran into just one person who knew me one guy would come up to me and say Eddie Eddie rice have you been where have you been that's it Eddie and then they'd tell me about someone else I used to know and I'd meet somebody else and another [Music] sure it scares you to go out into a world you don't remember but you're here now it'll be a new life a new start find yourself a place to live get yourself a job get going get going Eddie Eddie you know it's a smaller already we came down here to pick up a little one thing and we run into it I love another a lot of us thought you were dead yes and those that didn't hope you were what are you doing in town I'm just in from San Francisco I didn't ask you that he asked you what you were doing in town I came here to look up some people funny I had a feeling that was it Anderson one of them Anderson maybe I think you're lying Eddie I don't think you're gonna look up Anderson at all Marek do you think you gonna look up Anderson no Joe not Anderson uh tell you what I've got a car and nothing to do for a while let let's go see Anderson together any objections no objection stick around Kelly missile show let's go [Music] honorable discharge of edward rice what's the gimmick if you'd put away of Blackjacks long enough maybe I could get it through your heads that I don't know what you're talking about you got yourself a sense of humor Eddie you think you come back here with a dumb look and a Silver Star that changes of no good heal but I'm trying to tell you that you don't have to tell us anything about yourself we got it all down in black and white read it regarding we didn't dream it up possession of a weapon with intent to kill suspicion of murder McCarty Eddie recording can't be it only looks like I better get out of here I've got to get out five years ago we hustled you out of town for good now why are you here for you've got a play ball anytime you need more time to find out about yourself Ricard is just playing dumb captain what him in the locker I'm finding out about these charge papers their ponies will pin a real one on him just a minute lieutenant I guess maybe I didn't want the army to know about Eddie Riccardi the only friends I have know me is Eddie rice I'd like to keep it that way that's probably the first honest thing you've ever said pick up your things me Eddie rice in some other town but not here we can't hold you but you step out of line once and we step on you how does anything different about him Williams nothing Riccardi stays in town there's got to be trouble I don't know got a strange look about him send to Washington for a complete report on Edward rice that's Silver Star you really do something to get one yeah lighten up on shot for two bits Mina my sweet my beautiful lovely all right Nick let's keep it all business oh is it this time Petey suspicion of robbery get him out before they start shifting him around Haidee him he wouldn't steal his own shadow that was Williams gak - get him out of the way I wouldn't know mm ah inflation it's the whole trouble these days Alexander he unhappy Nick keep your mind on your business but Vince worried about his huh sure beautiful sure forget I mentioned it take my advice you leave town I've got things to do adios boy you're on your own Kelly never showed odd we'll hear from him one of the usual fronts you have a lot of jane doe's nick news what up of course there's a big difference between the Florida oranges in the California oranges at least that's what the Chamber of Commerce in Florida say and the Chamber of Commerce in California says orange juice please yes Eddie oh I thought it was you from across the street hello that's the only thing you've got to say well there's a lot more I could say but but you but see Nancy Morgan Donna Murphy oh you don't look like Norah Murphy would you come back for Eddie the man has a right to come home has me my cars across the street I'll take you there sure Thanks good to know you're back Vince should he you ought to know thanks for the lift coming in who said this was the end of the road who's complaining not me checking in long I don't know yeah hello yes and would write San Francisco 3:04 I'll throw the stuff in the room be right back you say so hello hello this is Nina I want to talk to Vince he's busy not too busy for what I've got to tell him look let's not keep her as a secret it might upset your whole future put me through you talk too much another treatment Kelly any second break Spence I need you to do a business with you talk you live all I want to hear is your anger with Joe Williams give me a cigarette Danny he'll relax I'm trusting you Vince sure sure Kelly I tried to be turn you loose you understand how a guy feels and he's been kicked out of the organization I know I shouldn't have been a sucker and told Williams about thing about the silver dollar I get that what you telling about this nothing nothing much really Vince what did you tell him Kelly really Vince nothing important just a little bit of distant mad about the about the slot machines and the take but I have phony two figures honest I did these fingers are phony why'd you get it's nice tomorrow you're safe this Williams was waiting for him there's gonna bundle me out of town bring me back to the trial but I was gonna duck I never would have found me that's a truth Vince hello hello Nina you sure it's him I was with me first I saw him outside police headquarters talking to Joe Williams when I drove into the car tears you checked him another name of Eddie rice room 304 Thanks you still wanna take that trip Kelly you're gonna have to worry about me events Don bigmouth Kelly you think what he's got may be contagious very catchy what's your opinion duck very definitely what can I do the consultation is in agreement Charlie yeah dead oh and Kelly when you get the way you're going have him give you a nice even bird don't I'm just fryer on one side [Music] I'm side of audio again but has there been any sign of the girl yeah thanks [Music] [Music] don't you believe in knocking on doors who are you what do you want so that's where you've been holed up Eddie rice no wonder I couldn't get a line on you back sightseein mr. rice supposed to be a free country great town open to anyone that with me in it you didn't waste much time picking up with the cops why should it worry you about me talking to Williams you've got me confused Eddie only a sucker would lock back in town after deal you poured some of things that fella has to find out for himself not about you and me I've been saving this for five years everyone in life has his Bible this is mine I take it out and read it every day you two remind me of a guy I grew up with could shove it around with used to take a lot of wraps together some people would call a guy like that a loyal friend he was until eternal a dirty stool-pigeon and let me take the rap for him Eddie Riccardi my good friend who sold me out to a cop named Joe Williams don't mess up his face too much I ought to kill you Eddie but you're not worth taking another rap for in 24 hours disappear otherwise I might be tempted to change my mind Jim Sameer [Music] why didn't that girl come back what did she know about me why did she bring me here Vince since kill me maybe I deserved it maybe dr. Campbell I don't know I'd better call him hello I want to put through a call person-to-person Dr Kemble Letterman General Hospital San Francisco Kem ble thank you [Music] hello dr. Campbell let me expect him back till tomorrow never mind I'll see him personally [Music] forget about Union Station take me to seven Braxton Avenue [Music] [Music] it's early neither a little drink for a nightcap won't hurt you that's what you think you could make me forget that thousand eye drop tonight Nina I can forget a lot of things lose you for instance good night just a minute baby I'd like a little receipt for that grand that's better ouch that's your receipt good [Music] go ahead take a good look you came to tell me how Finn's welcome you back you've said it so goodbye I want to know what you had to do with me in my life and this December the 24 1943 that was a lovely Christmas what I'll never forget [Music] only one of your presence [Music] sure I told Vince Alexander you're back I work for me this clipping why couldn't you testify the tribe oh no routines I've heard them all listen to me I'm just out of an Army Hospital with a piece of steel in my head and no memory to go with it I'm here to find out about myself and I'm getting answers the hard way I don't know you Vince Alexander or anybody called any Riccardi all I know is one person Eddie rice me you're the last person I can turn to please believe me help me that's a very touching speech you lost your memory you don't know why I couldn't testify in the trial you've forgotten how you use me to make sure events would go to prison so you would be set free well if you're back to your old tricks again I've got sad news for you I tore up your rain check three years ago I'm not your wife anymore [Music] now to the station back to the hotel [Music] [Music] you act like a cop that just lost a conviction maybe I have take a look at these fresh out of the photo lab sharks don't talk the fingerprint spell Kelley coroner said he was dead two hours before he hit the water too bad with the information Kelley had for us we could have put Vince away for a long stretch what's eating her Joe I was a smart cop I put PD away to get him off of Kelly's tail and this is what happens I feel like I killed Kelly McCarty think he's tied up in it walking back into town that day could tie him up in anything the case my baby all yours now what I figure we shouldn't keep it a secret prove this only six days in the week now huh how do you like that the card must have fell out it was there yesterday Nick who's Jane Doe please lieutenant I don't look at the boy certificate lots of people don't use their right names with me a book is a book I don't ask questions before I'm through Nick you'll be answering a few it's getting so you can't tell her that I anymore without having let cops jump on you this town's going to the dogs Sam said of me P to get that cat off a death I was just saying sales anomie could stand a vacation you want us to blow town that's just what I don't want Coco set you up and stay quiet well sure Ben sure anything you say [Music] well Danny come in come in Joe pull up a chair and rest your feet I hear you've had a busy day I figured you would I would save you for last should I relax or Cullen my lawyer that depends on how nervous you are I always thought nervous guys bit their nails now let me see Nick was a little bit hazy about to Jane Doe was I thought you might be able to tell me never hurt a girl then there's PD and how certain people got to know where and just win the bail amount now nobody knows anything don't we'll find him we've got all exits out of town plugged and I got a hunch he'll be real cooperative you see him I don't think he knows anything about this Kelly he's gone and gotten himself killed just like Kelly you never know what you'll do next that goes for a lot of guys thank you and then again take Eddie Riccardi you boys forgive and forget me back in business again you and ricotta get lot in common why don't you ask him at the moment you're number one and it won't be any manslaughter charge and out in two years I put you away this time it'll be for keeps you had all the answers figured out haven't you I might have sooner do you think so sorry I never had a complaint you call my old boss he'll tell you my bringing in 500 a night at the gambling tables was a small Bagatelle Oh mr. Alexander I just came here looking for a job and I was telling you smart get ready since we need some new talent okay okay come back at 8:00 tonight she tell you what to do you know what he's still in town yes been around us here late last night till I gave him 24 hours to get out no well I changed my mind I wanted to stay I want you to make sure he does stay my jobs to work the tables for you here Vincent I don't even mind setups like the one with PD or other deals like that but Vince stay out of my personal life listen you and Eddie dropped your whooping shovin get help we'll give you a job everything you got Vince Alexander I won't do it Vince forget Eddie when I get through with him but now you're gonna meet him I want you to make sure he does stay in town [Music] [Music] well it'd be five years make you forget that easily I told you five years you can forget a lot of things something for the lady Rob please the same what made you change your mind let seeing me again you know finding out I was married to you kind of threw me was even something the boys the hospital used to rib me about he had me fixed up with a wife and four or five kids didn't know how close the gag came to being true you still don't believe me do maybe this'll convince you was any rice that rang your doorbell last night call dr. Kimmel Letterman's Hospital in San Francisco you tell you the whole story that's like a bad case Oh doesn't it mean anything to you should it suppose I did believe you then what then I try and make you forget that ad Riccardi was ever in your life you think you can do that Eddie rice Kent Eddie leave town now you're talking like Vince maybe I was yesterday don't ask me who I would go mean I don't frighten easily you can take that message back to Vince tell him I'm staying that's what he wants you to do that's why I'm here to keep you from leaving I'd hate to disappoint Oh ready don't be stubborn I know Vince he doesn't do anything without a reason neither do I get yourself beaten up again or killed do anything you want [Music] [Music] Riccardi very interesting [Music] Scotch over water hmm do something jelly Charlie no Martin Eddie wants to see Eddie who just Eddie wait here [Applause] what do I need thousand might bring you look thousand give me a pout character called Eddie's outside wants to see you Eddie here get rid of him that's not what Vince had in mind [Music] all right come on [Music] six nine twelve [Music] it's nice layout and so to be able to pick up some fast money you're crazy to come walking in here maybe I'm just hardly convinced my dressing room is back I'll be back before the wheel stops turning [Music] yeah okay thanks so she wanted to get rhythm wonder if that Dean is trying to pull a double-cross get down the Golden Horn and pick up Eddie with kotti finally with Nina just him just him I get around to her later I started to leave but I kept thinking about everything you told me but I've left I've been all the things you said I was so I'm staying and I'm taking you out of here Nina we could have a decent life together got it all figured out oh you're not taking me anywhere you pushed me into this life and I like it I'm top paid around here staring nice fat pigeons to the gambling tables I wanted Vince's guy now and I'm keeping my life and my job just the way they are no matter what I have to do come on Thanks now how about some champagne excuse me for a minute honey I forgot I got a call my wife [Music] well it was homicide yeah Bart uh-huh yeah thanks a lot what's exciting I said what's exciting don't you want to wake me up Barnes casing the Golden Horn for bison tail tells me ricardio squawking Oh trouble maybe I can think of plenty of reasons why there might be forehead your eyes you'll hear from me later hiya come with that Kelly report men just finishing that for you okay I'll wait somebody must have believed that old gag about an apple a day yeah but they didn't know it would kind of murder on him hmm quite an appetite psychological creates a false hunger well here you are Joe taking the home now thanks a lot Ben see you tomorrow okay see you tomorrow [Music] yeah I'm interested Neddy Riccardi not in what's going on in there we don't know from Riccardi I do open up I am [Music] yes come in said he was just picked up by Danny where'd you take him you'll hear from me later [Music] you know Williams I'm not used to cops within some yeah what's on your mind it won't take long daddy picked up Teddy Riccardi where are they you're in an awful right I was asking questions alright let's start over Eddie was at the Golden Horn with Nina Martin suddenly he wasn't there anymore so so I don't mind waiting oh well we kill a little time this might interest you and after we pick up Riccardi we're going down to police headquarters you're gonna have a manicure on me you know you're gonna look awful silly when I get through with you if I'm wrong I'll apologize say hello nothing more hello Vince we're at the shop do we stay or bring McCarty up there tell him you'll be down [Music] [Applause] [Music] okay coke [Music] what now [Music] jesseman Eva's coming up in the department [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] car 9 4 9 4 to control par Claire frequency for emergency control for 294 go ahead car 94 to control car notify the Homicide Bureau we have found the body of lieutenant Williams in his car at support and sunset [Music] give me a lift son thanks I had a little accident back up up a side road I have to go to town get a tow car anybody killed no look it over tonight hop in [Music] let you thought I wouldn't stop - yep it I didn't know it's late see that's why Fuji happy orders pick up anybody every time Green Acres morticians policy lifts the day maybe your customer the borrower pays off - most people remember the nice things you do for them while they're living we sure don't get me complaints about our service from them after they're dead family that is that accident hurt you any got imagine [Music] fabulous and everything what if I lose many customers [Music] finish with Jo stuff yet still working on it [Music] it's too bad Joe's wife she liked him in that suit too [Music] line on riccati yet nothing captain keep trying he's the last one who might have seen Joe okay Eddie Bacardi yes Williams was right after all a car do rice a Silver Star and a dumb look doesn't change a no-good heel attention all units attention all units be on the lookout for the following describe suspect white male America your phone the cops and do them a favor where to find a dead cop and the guy that did it and what happens the first stop is Nina Martinus I wondered he before the cops get then they can have him for a present and alive Eddie get those lights huh Eddie what happened you certainly did a neat job of tying me into a murder Joe Williams was killed tonight you I don't know last thing I remember was being slugged over the head at pencil examinees I know you think I haven't got time to think all I want is a few bucks your car and you and my sight till I get out of here ready you've got to believe me huh believe you like you believe me give me the keys hey this is why I turned on you didn't had to get you away from Vince the keys are in the car you go I'll try to stall them off and get a bullet in the back of my head why do you got to trust me it's your only chance quick a garage [Music] [Music] where you get out please city before it's too late my fingerprints all over the gun and all over Williams car I wouldn't last long enough to walk at the nearest police station if I did what could I tell them now out you want me to go home and wait for Vince to come back again that's something any Ricardo would tell me to do not Eddie rice all right [Music] [Applause] [Music] stop keep your lights off and the motor running [Music] now you've got a gun what next I didn't ask for any killings so I'm in the middle I'm not gonna be a clay pigeon for Vince Alexander he can't prove anything dead that would make Vince very happy something I wouldn't want all that happen so any place we got to go someone you could trust a puss up for the night I need time maybe there is it's wrong chance you don't think you're gonna get away with this do you we're staying here tomorrow stay away from that phone but rings let her keep ringing get rid of anybody who comes to the door I'll be right behind you in case you give the wrong answers what about the girl's place there and gone get a teletype out and her car immediately have it rebroadcast every half-hour I want roadblocks at all these points I want the airport railroad station all bus terminals put under 24-hour surveillance I want every hotel and flophouse notified they're in this town somewhere and they're not getting out one other thing we picked up ricardus fingerprints in that gun shop he's got a gun now don't give him a chance to use it all right stop moving the police tight-knit dragnet about the city today Riccardi escaped just as the police were ready to close in on him after they received an anonymous phone call which led them to discover the murdered body of one of the men today every available man we'll win let's start and get out of here you couldn't arrange to drop dead before then hazel you've got to believe us Eddie didn't do it he should still drop dead come on [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] give me a couple clean towels it's pretty bad I'll have you out of here in a minute we'll find a doctor go to the police Eddie go to the boys your karna garage yeah well your keys in that purse take care of [Music] [Music] Thanks I'll have the doctor come right in the moment in return [Music] I play cigarette [Music] you're far away five years a lifetime beyond that a blank me too it when it's been a different kind of a place it's being pushed back to Eddie Riccardi this the whole past that keeps me from being like other people now all that's left is wondering what it would be like if they'd only been on any rice might have just met you for the first time Eddie rice can hand good you've taken away to destroy it when the baby wants to be born ours don't matter seven for seven ounces a boy doctor her shoulder I can't treat gun wounds she'll have to go to the police emergency hospital I don't think so I'm sorry I've got to report this to the police doctor that report to the police it'll wait if you want to pull that trigger go ahead police headquarters please what's that gun away I said I was going to call the police Reese headquarters this is dr. Stacey 93 Chestnut Street sends an ambulance in a squad car how bad is it she'll be alright maybe I'm scared I'm scared take it easy you'll be all right not for me for you listen I'm leaving you for a little while I've got an idea it might work something very important you knew all about me the people I used to know the places I went think for me go back five years who was there just one person give me the answers quick what you say is my only chance the only chance I've got only one left is PT can't be trusted that's where I find it not here tell me two three places on Main Street after need a ran in front of it Koch never had a chance that he sure didn't miss Koch took three went right through its breakfast lunch and supper anybody come around ask any questions none I couldn't answer then get back down and keep him company the police that's exactly what I want tell em how riccati broke into your apartment on coke there pulled his gun and fired I do what I told you just that all right Vince take her back you're gonna find a doctor somewhere and if it does where I think you'll dump the girl stop looking for a hideaway get going spread the news I got a personal interest in Eddie riccati I don't need him to happen to him until I get that unless the cops get him first you're filled with him doc yep he was a fine specimen would have had a long life but this hadn't happened I'll send you my report in the morning I'm sure you don't mind coming downtown miss Downes well I I thought not what you're fine it was them all right Riccardi left the doctor's office about 30 minutes ago now the fight communications are blanketing the whole area I go County Jail Hospital still out whether she's playing it safe or just not talking keep Mullen there minute she comes out I want to know any idea laughs we need Ricarda to explain someone if he lives that long hello looking for PD you seen you know where to find him [Music] nina said three or four places I must have hit 20 in every answer the same no a shake of the head frightened face they knew where I could find what I was looking for but they wouldn't talk they were scared [Music] advance appreciate the fact at least I called you I let him stay it's another wrap another wrap I get life you've got to appreciate that and I'd appreciate it if you'd tell me where to find Pete right now sure ready sure Ocean Boulevard 25th [Music] [Music] who's that who is it Eddie Eddie Rick Karthik Oh ready boy we cop in the city's out gunning for you maybe you don't have your hair but I got you more years left open the door Petey you're dead if you don't you didn't think I'd leave you out there in the cold is Eddie five years no see make sure I got a hot fire burning on the other yeah you need a pal okay sure I need a friend PT friend will you you put that mouthpiece away some however I still believe they go off and Sampson my cat you you remember my cat no he's not feeling too good again you stay careful nothing will happen sure Jerry yeah you're talking appear emember any objections to my moving in with you I'll be gone tomorrow next day me turn away practically my own flesh and blood ready nothing's still good for you how about some food Petey I haven't eaten all night you haven't changed a bit always hungry you'll tie it up with Vince alright I do a little partner and on the side job your job man nothing big I'll telephone okay bTW hi I got a special customer yeah yeah no money how about sending something over he's tired I'm hungry a pot of coffee and a sandwich turkey tongue egg salad combination yeah yeah that's right you got it you see Eddie everything's just like old times you say so Petey yeah I'm kind of sleepy you just make yourself at home food will be along pretty soon Vince has gotten to be a big man the last five years and we all you got me pretty tired grandma why don't you bring me up to date I'm really awful tired Brenda how long will it take Vince to get here Eddie Eddie Hugh you embarrass me I'll kill you if you don't give it to me straight Petey honey honey don't talk like that Sam some sick I'm tellin ya Eddie what are you tellin me how long five minutes 10 15 minutes 20 minutes minutes Eddie Oh Vince put you on the spot he sent word to all the boys hello Eddie take me with you you and me was always been you just stand in front of me and keep your mouth shut and you won't get into trouble oh well sure Eddie you got nothing to worry about from me just stay my friend you're tired you can go home now you friend want a ride not tonight 280 this will get you a thousand [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] take care of PD Eddie let's get out of here go ahead Petey thanks Eddie hey coming [Music] Eddie do you hear me we can make a break cover for each other I got a place you and me Eddie we'll start up again just like old times I get money Eddie big money come back [Applause] [Music] Riccardi Alexander we'll give you three minutes to come out we're going to start counting at the end of three minutes if you're not out we're coming to get you this is your last chance Eddie there's just you and me left now no deal Vince I know you're guilty Williams okay no deals [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] we want you Riccardi alive Alexander if you're in there not wounded bring Riccardi out you riccati if you're alone come out with your hands in the air here's where you and I part company you're gonna get paid off and [ __ ] thanks for bringing him out Vince now drop your gun I said drop your gun Vince and you take what I got first Anderson all police officers hold your fire don't be crazy our each other have been enough people killed give yourself up no bargains Anderson you want Riccardi alive Ayano what guarantee have I got that you won't kill Riccardi get down be sensible Alexander if we let you out now we'll get you later you'll be dead before morning 30 seconds to make up your mind Anderson I go or a car he gets it in the back stay down Eddie don't move [Music] is he dead he will be if we don't get him to a hospital [Music] that taxi driver must have really gotten to you and I heard he did asking for a thousand dollars reward and all the questions you want to ask I call Dr Kemble from San Francisco we know Vince killed Joe Williams we found his blood on Joe's clothing it matched up with our lab files yours didn't and hazel told us the truth about coke I'll just get well we'll finish our business later Nina she's fine in the waiting room [Music] you shouldn't kiss a guy like that when he's sick in bed I've been waiting outside all the time it'll tell me anything all right we'll go away we'll find that crazy world of you sure there's only one thing you'll always be Eddie Wang for the rest of my life I have the dogs word for it [Music]

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Published: Fri Jan 20 2023