How do you go about writing a detective story? Well, you forget detection and concentrate...
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Tony Wendice:
How do you go about writing a detective story?
Mark Halliday:
Well, you forget detection and concentrate on crime. Crime's the thing. And then you imagine you're going to steal something or murder somebody.
Tony Wendice:
Oh, is that how you do it? It's interesting.
Mark Halliday:
Yes, I usually put myself in the criminal's shoes and then I keep asking myself, uh, what do I do next?
Margot Mary Wendice:
Do you really believe in the perfect murder?
Mark Halliday:
Mmm, yes, absolutely. On paper, that is. And I think I could, uh, plan one better than most people; but I doubt if I could carry it out.
Tony Wendice:
Oh? Why not?
Mark Halliday:
Well, because in stories things usually turn out the way the author wants them to; and in real life they don't... always.
Tony Wendice:
Hmm.
Mark Halliday:
No, I'm afraid my murders would be something like my bridge: I'd make some stupid mistake and never realize it until I found everybody was looking at me.
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How do you go about
writing a detective story?.
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You forget detection and concentrate
on crime. Crime's the thing.
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You imagine you're gonna
steal something or murder somebody.
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Is that how you do it?.
Interesting.
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I usually put myself in the criminal's shoes
and I keep asking myself:
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"What do I do next?."
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Do you really believe
in the perfect murder?.
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Yes, absolutely.
On paper, that is.
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I think I could plan one
better than most people...
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...but I doubt I could carry it out.
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Oh?. Why not?.
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In stories, things turn out
the way the author wants.
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And in real life,
they don't always.
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No. I'm afraid my murders
would be like my bridge:
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I'd make a mistake
and never realize it...
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-...till I find everybody looking at me.
-Drink up, Mark.
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-Yes.
-What are you doing tomorrow?.
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-Nothing.
-Why don't we drive...
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-...to Windsor for lunch.
-That's a good idea.
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Come along early, but not too early.
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-We may be nursing a hangover.
-How about 11?.
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-Fine.
-We can have lunch at the Kings Head.
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-Is that right in Windsor?.
-No, it's just outside.
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Did I lend you my latchkey?.
I can't seem to find it anywhere.
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I don't know. I may have them
both in my handbag.
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I'll just look.
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-No. I've only got one here.
-Are you sure yours isn't in your overcoat?.
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No, I've looked.
May I borrow yours?.
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-Well, that's a bit awkward.
-Why?.
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I may want to go out.
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Tonight?.
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Yes, I thought I might go
to a movie.
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What about the radio?.
Saturday Night Theatre?.
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Oh, no. It's a thriller.
I don't like thrillers when I'm alone.
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-I see.
-In any case, I'll be back...
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...before you, so I can let you in.
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But we won't be back until after midnight.
You may be asleep by then.
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You can always put your key
under the proverbial mat.
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It's all right. Here it is.
It was in my glove all the time.
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Well, that settles that.
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What movie are you going to?.
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The classic, I expect.
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-Will you get in?. Saturday night?.
-I can always try.
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-But, darling--
-Now, don't make me stay home.
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You know I hate doing nothing.
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Doing nothing?. There are
hundreds of things to do.
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Write Peggy, thanking her
for the weekend.
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And what about those clippings?.
It's an ideal opportunity.
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Well, I like that.
You two go gallivanting...
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...while I stay home and do
those boring clippings.
Clip duration: 151 seconds
Views: 318
Timestamp in movie: 00h 32m 55s
Uploaded: 26 August, 2021
Genres: crime, thriller
Summary: A former tennis player tries to arrange his wife's murder after learning of her affair.
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00:04 And people don't commit murder on credit
00:28 As you said Mark it uh might work out on paper but uh
00:31 At exactly three minutes to 11
00:11 Anyone would have realized he was dead Just one look at...
00:19 How long have you known this
00:09 SWANN Well that's the first and last reunion I ever...
00:33 The police would only have to trace one of these notes back...
00:05 Darling I understand now but that doesn't stop me from...
00:17 Why did you bring me here
00:34 When did you find out sir
00:19 You know I think I must have seen you somewhere since we...
00:35 Where's the nearest police station
00:05 I'm so glad we don't have to go to Maureen's
00:05 Mind you even I didn't guess that at once Extraordinary
00:15 Let me get you another drink
00:18 When would this take place
00:19 Now don't make me stay home You know how I hate doing...
00:16 Excuse me Any of you fellas have the right time
00:31 What makes you think he came in this way
00:23 There is evidence however that he was blackmailing you