The Dark Past Page #3

Synopsis: When a detective scoffs at his suggestion that an 18 year-old criminal be referred for psychiatric examination Dr. Andrew Collins, the police psychiatrist, tells him the story of his encounter with Al Walker. Walker had a history of violence and killed the prison warden during an escape. He and his gang took the Collins family and their friends hostage but when Dr. Collins learns that Walker has a violent recurring dream, he offers to help him decipher the dream and determine exactly what has driven him to a life of crime and violence.
Director(s): Rudolph Maté
Production: Columbia Pictures
 
IMDB:
6.4
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%
PASSED
Year:
1948
75 min
109 Views


There.

Frank.

Never mind him.

Up against the stairs.

Come on, you, too.

Turn around.

Bobby's -

Shh.

Okay, frisk 'em.

What is this?

Who wants to know?

Is this all of 'em?

Yeah.

Turn that thing off.

All right,

put your hands down.

You collins?

Yes. You're al Walker.

College professor, huh?

That's right.

Who are all these people?

My wife, our weekend guests,

and our help.

You a teacher, too?

I'm a businessman.

What's your line?

Writer.

Reporter?

No. I write books.

Teachers, writers, screwballs.

Your wife?

No.

Any more servants?

Never mind him.

Speak for yourself.

No.

You expecting

anyone else tonight?

No.

Just a minute, dear -

One of the neighbors

is dropping by later.

Yeah?

I could telephone him; tell him not to come.

Sure, and tip him off that something's wrong, huh?

Save those brainy ideas for your students, professor.

What if he walks into all of this?

That's his tough luck.

Listen, you -

Take it easy.

It's okay, mike.

What's on your mind, mister?

I want to know

what this is all about.

Oh, you do, huh?

You're making a getaway, Walker. We all

know that. Where do we come in?

If this is a holdup,

take what you want and get out.

When I want advice,

I ask for it.

Now, get this, all of you -

I'm waiting

for someone to pick me up.

It may take an hour,

it may take two,

But he's coming,

and until he does, I'm staying.

Now, if you're all quiet

and do like I tell you,

There won't be any trouble.

But if you get out of line,

somebody's liable to get hurt.

Mommy!

Bobby!

That's my son!

I thought you said

this was all of them!

But al, he's only a kid.

Shut up! Shut up I said! Let her go.

Oh, it's all right, Bobby.

Let's get organized.

Where can I see the lake from?

Right here.

No, no - Upstairs.

The guest room.

And the road?

Upstairs.

What room?

The nursery.

Okay, Pete,

Take these characters

on up to the guest room.

Not you, professor.

You're staying down

here with me.

Okay, mike,

put 'em in the nursery.

hello? Hello?

Ask for the time.

Hello?

What's the number?

Hello?

Good evening.

Can you tell me

the correct time, please?

Oh, hello, dr. Collins.

The right time is 8:15.

How's your family?

Fine, thank you.

Good night.

Funny, aren't you?

Very funny!

Tough, huh?

Pete, take these two dames

down to the cellar

And tie 'em up.

Too many women around here,

anyway.

Take the rest of them upstairs

and then get me some food.

Get goin', tough guy.

Man:

wpdx to cars 39, 68, and 78,

Escaped convict, al Walker

Reported on highway 62

headed for lake district.

What's wrong, officer?

Driver's license, please.

What are you doing with this?

It's hunting season.

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Philip MacDonald

Philip MacDonald (5 November 1900, London – 10 December 1980, Woodland Hills, California) was a British author of thrillers. more…

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