Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

( noirish jazz theme playing )

( scoffs quietly )

on that recording you just heard?

that have no possible connection with this case.

And you, Helen?

You'd do anything for me, wouldn't you?

I stopped by Royce's to pick you up.

I ask you, Mr. Dwight,

When did you land on Michael?

I wrote it once. I can write it again.

was a very determined man.

the great star.

And not only is it improper cross-examination...

Well, it disturbs me, Ernest.

Your Honor, I object to this testimony

Ernest Royce, was writing a play when he was killed...

I'm Jim West, Mr. Gifford's publicist.

Do you remember how many times you saw Mr. Royce

"as the curtain rises,

BROOKS: You ain't listening to me, Ernie.

Only this time, it was Royce who was snuffed out.

( closes lighter )

Europe, Africa, anyplace.

( birds chirping )

He threatened her, so you killed him.

A tragic ending to a play based on

he was a small operator in the same neighborhood.

But there wasn't anything in the agreement

He knew your two faces.

"There's the sound of a shot,

I stopped by to pick up Faith.

He held it to my head

I'd like to go someplace a little more private.

Are you crazy? You were listening.

Yet you suddenly wanted your money back?

Those streets are very clean

I didn't realize what counsel

( jazz music playing over speakers )

"Steve grins, sits at his desk,

Now, Mr. Gifford...

You really find things out, don't you?

Your first production was by another author?

Well, it's my money. I can do what I want with it.

taken out of Royce's head.

If only he had a little pity.

and that's the way they're gonna stay.

Don't worry, sugar.

In the morning? Uh...

he described in his own play.

certainly isn't enough evidence

If it please the court...

will be stricken from the record.

Calmly. We can get together later on tonight.