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1.01 Curse of the Scorpion
[ Crashing Continues ]
[ Crashing Continues ]
What's that, Mr. Howell?
I don't know, Billy.
Let's find out.
What do you make
of that cymbal, Malcolm?
I don't know, Howell.
Does it mean anything
to you, Tal Chotali?
The men of the hills
are gathering.
The cymbal says that
the white men
are to be driven...
from the Valley of Tombs.
Lieutenant!
Close the stockade gate.
Man the machine g*ns.
Yes, sir.
Close those gates!
Take your places!
Man the g*n!
[ g*nf*re ]
Come on.
Give me a hand.
Take cover, Betty.
This may be serious.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
What causes this att*ck?
The legend.
No white man shall desecrate
the Valley of Tombs.
That is not a true legend.
When there is desecration,
Scorpio will erupt.
See for yourself.
There is no eruption.
You have spilled blood
without reason.
Return to your people,
and counsel them to await
a sign from Scorpio.
It shall be as you say.
The true legend
must not be violated.
The white men must leave.
There is a curse which says...
that any white man
that enters the Valley of Tombs
shall die.
He's coming back.
It looks as if
Tal Chotali was successful.
I hope so.
Is the att*ck over?
Who are they?
What do they want?
We'll not be att*cked again...
if we stop our work
in the tombs and depart.
But our visas and permits
are in order.
The chief warns that
no permit will protect us from
the curse of the Scorpion...
if we enter
the inner tomb.
The only reason I financed
this expedition...
was to examine the contents
of that tomb.
Surely you're not gonna
be stopped by a native curse.
It's superstitious nonsense.
That's what everybody said about
the curse of King Tut's tomb.
But a lot of them d*ed.
We'll handle this, Billy.
We'll open the tomb at once.
We strike camp in the morning...
and be well on our way
before there is any further
danger from the natives.
That suit you, Tal Chotali?
I wish our danger
came only from the natives.
You don't take this curse
of the Scorpion seriously?
Believe me, gentlemen,
there is a curse
of the Scorpion.
Nonsense.
We'll be seeing ghosts next.
Let's get to work.
Will you and Carlyle get
these specimens back to camp?
We'll be glad too.
[ Hammering ]
Look out!
Why, there's
an inscription here.
Can you translate it,
Tal Chotali?
Yes, I can translate it.
It says,
"Let what reposes...
"behind this stone...
"remain hidden from
the eyes of mankind...
for all time."
Why, the secret
of the Scorpion dynasty
must lie beyond this wall.
Perhaps it would be wise...
not to learn
what that secret is.
That's ridiculous.
Well, I think
Mr. Tal Chotali is right.
I feel as though I were
robbing a grave right now.
You afraid, Billy?
No, sir.
I just don't wanna pry
into anybody's secrets.
I'll go into these passages
and remove that pottery for you,
but I don't want
any part of this.
Very well.
Clearly Batson is
the wisest one among us.
I think I shall
follow his example,
if I may be excused.
Just as you like.
Look! The Scorpion!
Why, it's not
a tomb at all.
What on earth is it?
Well, that's hard to say.
Why, these are lenses
of a sort.
They're probably
a fused quartz of some kind.
Well!
If this is the dreaded secret
of the Scorpion Dynasty,
it seems to be
quite harmless now.
The sunlight seems to have
something to do with it.
Why, these lenses
are adjustable.
Here, bring them all
into focus.
[ Rumbling ]
I am Shazam.
- My name is--
- All is known to me.
Your name is Billy Batson.
You did not pry into
the secret of the Scorpion.
That is why I am here.
But where did you come from?
Out of the past,
my son,
down through the ages
to guard the secret
of the Scorpion.
You've been alive
all these years?
What you call life
returned to me...
when your friends violated...
the tomb of the Scorpion.
Well, they meant no harm.
Then they should've obeyed
the inscription on the tomb.
The harm has been done.
It is your duty...
to see that the curse
of the Scorpion...
is not visited upon
innocent people.
My duty?
Yes. So long as
the Golden Scorpion...
may fall into the hands
of selfish men,
it is the duty
of Captain Marvel...
to protect the innocent
from its evil use.
But who is Captain Marvel?
You are, my son.
All that is necessary
is to repeat my name--
Shazam.
By its repetition,
you will become
Captain Marvel...
and take on the virtues
you see recorded there.
The wisdom of Solomon;
the strength of Hercules;
the stamina of Atlas;
the power of Zeus;
the great courage
of Achilles;
and the speed
of Mercury.
You must never
call upon this power...
except in the service
of right.
To do so would bring
the Scorpion's curse
upon your own head.
And now, my son,
repeat my name
and return to the rescue
of your friends.
Shazam!
Shazam!
Oh, Mr. Malcolm.
Are you all right?
Why, yes.
It was a concussion
from the expl*si*n.
What caused it?
Why, that device there.
Quick, call the others!
We've got to get
Lang and Fisher up to camp.
We'll bring the Scorpion.
Take care of
this scroll, Bentley.
It is said forth here that
a certain arrangement
of the lenses...
will transmute any substance
placed in front
of the base lens...
to pure gold.
That's impossible.
Sounds like rubbish to me.
We can soon find out.
Show us how to arrange
the lenses.
Uh, Billy,
bring me several stones.
Uh, place them
on the ground.
Um, step back, please.
Why, it is gold!
The purest I've ever seen.
Only the sun's rays
is needed to create it.
If we only knew the formula
for making those lenses.
What difference does that make?
We've got these.
Gentlemen, do you realize
that this Golden Scorpion...
makes us the richest
and most powerful group
in the world?
Too rich and too powerful.
Are you suggesting that
we destroy the Scorpion?
Think of
its scientific value.
- I am thinking of that.
- What do you propose?
That the lenses be
distributed among us.
And another take
the Scorpion itself.
And in that way,
the device could never be used
without the consent of all.
Well, what about the scroll?
The Scorpion is useless
without it.
I suggest that Billy Batson
be entrusted with the scroll.
But he's so young, Howell.
And this is of
such vast importance.
Nevertheless,
Billy is probably
the only one among us...
who can't translate it.
Ah, but Mr. Howell, I--
I think Mr. Howell's plan
is excellent.
Tal Chotali,
will you disassemble
the lenses, please?
Professor Fisher.
Mr. Carlyle.
Professor Bentley.
Dr. Lang.
Mr. Malcolm.
And, Billy,
this is for you to guard.
See that you guard it well.
It contains a precious...
and a dangerous secret.
Don't worry, Tal Chotali.
I'll guard it.
Well said, young fellow.
I'm sure you will.
See that
your personal belongings
are packed tonight.
We start to load
at 4:00 in the morning...
and start for
the base camp at daylight.
It's the signal.
Thank you, sir.
There's evil
in the air tonight.
Yes, sir. You know,
I feel the same way.
We all seem
restless tonight.
And for good reason.
[ Thuds ]
Good night.
Good night, Mr. Howell.
One who invites the curse
of the Golden Scorpion...
does well
to protect himself.
Good night.
Good night, sir.
Find the scroll.
Bring it, and return
to Rahman Bar.
[ Man ]
You men of the hills
know the legend.
[ Men Shout In Agreement ]
It is as old
as the rocks about you,
spewed up by Scorpio,
the guardian of
the Valley of Tombs.
If the hands of alien whites
desecrate our holy places,
Scorpio will give
the sign to w*r.
[ Low Chattering ]
Scorpio!
- Scorpio has spoken!
- [ Men Shouting ]
[ Muffled Shouting ]
[ Man ]
Yes?
Yes, what is it?
[ Muffled ]
Come here!
Why, Billy!
What's up?
Mr. Howell's been m*rder*d.
Howell, m*rder*d?
Yes, sir.
Dissenters
with knives, sir.
Round out your men.
Search the camp.
Yes, sir.
Where is Howell?
In our tent.
Radio the British troops
at Fort Mooltan. Tell them
we need immediate aid.
Yes, sir.
M.A.E. on 6-2-4,
calling Fort Mooltan.
Malcolm Archaeological
Expedition on 6-2-4
calling Fort Mooltan.
Fort Mooltan.
Come in, M.A.E.
We need immediate aid.
We were att*cked
by natives this afternoon,
and two of our men
have been k*lled here tonight.
Stand by, M.A.E.
Yes, Sergeant?
Trouble with that
Malcolm expedition
in the Valley of Tombs, sir.
They're standing by.
Ask their exact position,
and tell them I'll send
a troop immediately.
Orderly!
Must have
your exact location.
Colonel Hudson says the troops
are well on their way.
Thank you, Billy.
One of my men reports
movement in the rocks, sir.
Tell him to keep
a sharp lookout, Lieutenant.
Do you honestly believe that
the volcano has anything
to do with the Scorpion?
That's the legend.
The natives will regard it
as a sign of w*r.
I don't believe
there's a native
within 10 miles of here.
Look!
English troops are coming.
They've got a cannon.
Take men across through
Kala and ambush them.
Get me some amm*nit*on!
Can't stand
much more of this.
If we could only get
across the gorge.
Get the others.
Yes, sir.
Come on!
What--
Get the cars ready.
We'll try to get through
to the troops.
Come on!
Halt!
Deploy!
Get behind the baggage, Betty.
It'll protect you
from the g*nf*re.
What about you, Billy?
I'll be all right.
They will try
to cross the gorge.
Send men ahead of them
and dynamite the bridge.
You'll have to hurry.
Shazam!
[ Shouting ]
Back up, Whitey!
Back up!
Back up, Whitey!
Back up!
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1.2 The Guillotine
[ Shouting ]
Back up, Whitey!
Back up!
[ Machine g*n Fire ]
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Shazam!
Why, it's Billy and Betty,
with Whitey!
Well, how on earth
did you three ever--
I'll tell you later,
Mr. Malcolm. We better
get away from here.
Yes, we'll head
for Fort Mooltan.
You can rest there, Betty.
I don't wanna rest
till I get back
to the United States.
And, boy, when we get there,
will I have a story
to broadcast.
[ Ship Horn Blaring ]
"The expedition
reached the ship
without further difficulty.
"All the scientists
are enthusiastic
over their discoveries,
"and they're very thankful
to be back
in this country again...
out of reach
of the Scorpion."
The discovery he's referring to
concerns the five lenses that
fit into the Golden Scorpion...
you see before you.
With the lenses in place,
the sun's rays
can be utilized...
to change an earth material
into powerful expl*sives...
and to turn
base metals into gold.
Whoever controls
this device...
will have powers such as
men have dreamed of
since the beginning of time.
And it's my job
to get the lenses.
All right,
tell me who's got them,
and I'll get to work.
It won't be so easy,
Barnett.
The lenses were divided
among the scientists,
who have hidden them carefully.
But you're
one of these men.
That's gonna help us.
Naturally.
We're holding a meeting
at Malcolm's home today.
I want you to see
that Henry Carlyle
does not arrive at that meeting.
His lens is
the first point of att*ck.
Mr. Malcolm, Mr. Carlyle
has been delayed.
He expects to be here
in about 10 minutes.
Well, thank you,
Betty.
All right, Mr. Carlyle,
keep driving straight ahead.
What do you want of me?
The Scorpion
wants your lens.
You don't think I'd ever
let him get it, do you?
Yes, I think you will.
Those electric eyes
are throwing a beam
which will knock out anyone...
who gets between them.
And at the same time--
Wait.
I'll show you.
Now, unless
you change your mind,
we'll give you
a personal demonstration.
All right!
All right, I'll tell you.
It's in a safe at my home.
I don't remember the
combination, but Miss Wallace
has it written down.
I'll phone her and--
No, you'll write her
a note.
All right.
"And unless you follow
these instructions,
the Scorpion's men...
will carry out
their thr*at against me."
This note is signed
by Henry Carlyle.
The Scorpion?
In this country?
Then we're all in danger.
We should call the police.
By all means.
This is an emergency.
Carlyle's life
is in danger.
Do you know where
Carlyle's lens is,
Miss Wallace?
Yes. But I promised
never to tell anyone.
You needn't
tell anyone, Betty.
The question is,
should you get the lens
and deliver it
as the note instructs you to?
Or should we turn this matter
over to the authorities?
What do you think, Lang?
- I say send the lens
and save Carlyle.
- Fisher?
Send Miss Wallace
with the lens.
- Bentley?
- It's the only way.
Tal Chotali?
Send the lens.
Very well.
You have until midnight
to get the lens and deliver it.
The note said you must go
to the Elm Street Bridge alone.
Are you willing to do that?
For Mr. Carlyle, yes.
If you'll all keep in touch
with me by telephone,
I'll let you know
as soon as Betty reports.
Betty.
I have an idea.
Now, you won't need to take
any chances, 'cause I'll see
that everything goes all right.
Okay, it's clear.
You all set, Whitey?
Sure. Let's go.
We'll follow him
when he leaves.
Get your hands up,
both of you.
All right, go ahead.
What's this?
They were watching you,
Cowan.
Search 'em.
Shazam!
Keep away from me,
or I'll let your pal here
have it!
What happened?
They tried to trap us,
but I got away with the lens.
This box is empty.
We'll have another talk
with Mr. Carlyle.
Come on.
So, thought
you'd trick us, eh?
Why, no.
I wrote the note
asking Betty
to get the lens for you.
She didn't get it.
You'd better figure out
a better way to persuade her.
I don't know
what else I can do.
No?
Well, think and think fast.
We'll help you.
If you can't figure out
some way to get that lens,
you'll go under the Kn*fe,
and we'll go after
the girl ourselves.
I can't. I don't know
what more I can do.
Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
[ Shouting ]
Back up, Whitey!
Back up!
[ Machine g*n Fire ]
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Shazam!
Why, it's Billy and Betty,
with Whitey!
Well, how on earth
did you three ever--
I'll tell you later,
Mr. Malcolm. We better
get away from here.
Yes, we'll head
for Fort Mooltan.
You can rest there, Betty.
I don't wanna rest
till I get back
to the United States.
And, boy, when we get there,
will I have a story
to broadcast.
[ Ship Horn Blaring ]
"The expedition
reached the ship
without further difficulty.
"All the scientists
are enthusiastic
over their discoveries,
"and they're very thankful
to be back
in this country again...
out of reach
of the Scorpion."
The discovery he's referring to
concerns the five lenses that
fit into the Golden Scorpion...
you see before you.
With the lenses in place,
the sun's rays
can be utilized...
to change an earth material
into powerful expl*sives...
and to turn
base metals into gold.
Whoever controls
this device...
will have powers such as
men have dreamed of
since the beginning of time.
And it's my job
to get the lenses.
All right,
tell me who's got them,
and I'll get to work.
It won't be so easy,
Barnett.
The lenses were divided
among the scientists,
who have hidden them carefully.
But you're
one of these men.
That's gonna help us.
Naturally.
We're holding a meeting
at Malcolm's home today.
I want you to see
that Henry Carlyle
does not arrive at that meeting.
His lens is
the first point of att*ck.
Mr. Malcolm, Mr. Carlyle
has been delayed.
He expects to be here
in about 10 minutes.
Well, thank you,
Betty.
All right, Mr. Carlyle,
keep driving straight ahead.
What do you want of me?
The Scorpion
wants your lens.
You don't think I'd ever
let him get it, do you?
Yes, I think you will.
Those electric eyes
are throwing a beam
which will knock out anyone...
who gets between them.
And at the same time--
Wait.
I'll show you.
Now, unless
you change your mind,
we'll give you
a personal demonstration.
All right!
All right, I'll tell you.
It's in a safe at my home.
I don't remember the
combination, but Miss Wallace
has it written down.
I'll phone her and--
No, you'll write her
a note.
All right.
"And unless you follow
these instructions,
the Scorpion's men...
will carry out
their thr*at against me."
This note is signed
by Henry Carlyle.
The Scorpion?
In this country?
Then we're all in danger.
We should call the police.
By all means.
This is an emergency.
Carlyle's life
is in danger.
Do you know where
Carlyle's lens is,
Miss Wallace?
Yes. But I promised
never to tell anyone.
You needn't
tell anyone, Betty.
The question is,
should you get the lens
and deliver it
as the note instructs you to?
Or should we turn this matter
over to the authorities?
What do you think, Lang?
- I say send the lens
and save Carlyle.
- Fisher?
Send Miss Wallace
with the lens.
- Bentley?
- It's the only way.
Tal Chotali?
Send the lens.
Very well.
You have until midnight
to get the lens and deliver it.
The note said you must go
to the Elm Street Bridge alone.
Are you willing to do that?
For Mr. Carlyle, yes.
If you'll all keep in touch
with me by telephone,
I'll let you know
as soon as Betty reports.
Betty.
I have an idea.
Now, you won't need to take
any chances, 'cause I'll see
that everything goes all right.
Okay, it's clear.
You all set, Whitey?
Sure. Let's go.
We'll follow him
when he leaves.
Get your hands up,
both of you.
All right, go ahead.
What's this?
They were watching you,
Cowan.
Search 'em.
Shazam!
Keep away from me,
or I'll let your pal here
have it!
What happened?
They tried to trap us,
but I got away with the lens.
This box is empty.
We'll have another talk
with Mr. Carlyle.
Come on.
So, thought
you'd trick us, eh?
Why, no.
I wrote the note
asking Betty
to get the lens for you.
She didn't get it.
You'd better figure out
a better way to persuade her.
I don't know
what else I can do.
No?
Well, think and think fast.
We'll help you.
If you can't figure out
some way to get that lens,
you'll go under the Kn*fe,
and we'll go after
the girl ourselves.
I can't. I don't know
what more I can do.
Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
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Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Come on.
[ Groaning ]
Carlyle! Carlyle!
Oh!
The Scorpion--
I think--
I think I know...
who he is.
[ Door Opens ]
Hello, Billy.
Where have you been?
I got tied up in a special
broadcast. Did anything
of importance come up?
Sort of. I'm going
to get Mr. Carlyle's lens
from his Oak Mountain Lodge.
It's in his safe.
He gave me the combination.
Are you going alone?
Yes.
Why should you go?
Mr. Malcolm and the others
think the Scorpion is
watching their movements...
but feel
he'd never suspect me.
I'm not so sure about that.
He seems to know every move
that's made around here.
But I've already said
I would go.
You'd better take my car.
Why?
It has a two-way radio in it.
If anything goes wrong, you
can talk directly to my office.
I'll keep it tuned
into that wavelength.
All right, Billy,
if it'll make you
feel better.
You may as well come in,
Tal Chotali.
- Is Mr. Malcolm still here?
- No, he left about an hour ago.
Thank you.
I'll stop by this evening.
Oh, just a minute.
Why don't you try his club?
You might find him there.
Hello, Whitey? Betty's
leaving Malcolm's in my car.
I want you to follow her.
I'd be glad to.
I'll be tied up here
for a few minutes, though.
In that case,
pick her up at Elm and 4th.
I'll stall her for a while.
- Okay, I won't let her
get out of my sight.
- Okay, Whitey.
My friends think
they can keep me from getting
Carlyle's lens.
But they do not realize
the power of the Scorpion.
Carlyle's lens
shall soon rest here,
and the others
will follow in turn.
The dynasty of the Scorpion
will live again,
and I shall rule mightier
than the ancient Shagatan.
Where is this lens,
and how do you plan
to get it?
The lens is in a safe
at Oak Mountain Lodge.
Malcolm's secretary has
the combination and will be
leaving soon to get it.
This is what
you must do at once.
Drive up
into that truck.
Get goin'.
[ Honking Horn ]
Looks like your boyfriend
lost track of you.
All right,
hand over that combination.
[ Betty Over Radio ]
I don't know what you mean.
Never mind.
I want the combination
of Carlyle's safe.
Give me that bag.
This is it.
What are you gonna do with me?
Just sit tight.
You'll know soon enough.
I got the combination, Martin.
Head in to Cliffwood Road.
[ Betty ]
You can't get away
with this.
The police will soon know
what the Acme Storage Company
are using their trucks for.
Cliffwood Road.
Acme Storage Company.
Shazam!
[ Man ]
I don't think the police
will hear about this.
That'll keep you from
getting into any trouble.
[ Coughing ]
Tie down the wheel.
We're leaving.
Head for
Oak Mountain Road.
[ Tires Screeching ]
[ Screeching Continues ]
Shazam!
[ Coughing ]
Betty! Betty!
Billy. How did you
get here?
Oh, never mind that.
We got more important things
to worry about.
Those men! They got
the combination
to Carlyle's safe.
Oh, that's bad!
Yeah, but I can get
to the lodge ahead
of them in my plane.
Let me go with you.
After what you've been through,
you need a rest.
I'll drop you off at Malcolm's
on my way to the airport.
I'll go get the car.
And Billy's on his way
to the airport now.
Gentlemen, you have heard
my secretary's story.
It's startling proof
that we are menaced
by a master criminal.
That's true, but as long as
Batson gets there ahead of them,
we have nothing to worry about.
Surely, with Carlyle's
lens in our hands,
the Scorpion is helpless.
I wouldn't be too sure,
gentlemen.
Did you say Billy was
taking his own plane?
- [ Betty ] Yes. Why?
- Mm, nothing.
Mere curiosity.
Well, since we can't do
anything until Billy returns,
- there's no use
waiting any longer.
- [ Tal Chotali ] I agree.
Uh, gentlemen,
good night.
Good night.
Miss Wallace.
Good night. Good night.
That'll be all for you
tonight, Betty.
Good night, Mr. Malcolm.
Good night.
[ Door Closing ]
Brandon.
This is the Scorpion.
- Brandon speaking.
- Listen carefully.
Batson is on his way
to get his plane.
- You know about that
atmospheric exploder.
- Yes, I've got it right here.
Well, here's what
I want you to do with it.
Put it in his plane
and set it for 8:00...
with a one-minute fuse.
[ Automobile Approaching ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Ringing Continues ]
Who's callin', please?
[ Engine Droning ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Continues ]
- Hello?
- Hello, Whitey?
Yeah. What is it, Betty?
- What?
- The Scorpion has set a b*mb
with a one-minute fuse...
to start burning at 8:00--
you must warn him.
Yeah, sure, Betty. Right away.
I'll get right on it.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
[ Engine Droning ]
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson!
Why doesn't that guy answer?
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson!
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane
one minute past 8:00!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Please come in!
This is 4BL calling 2RM!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Come on.
[ Groaning ]
Carlyle! Carlyle!
Oh!
The Scorpion--
I think--
I think I know...
who he is.
[ Door Opens ]
Hello, Billy.
Where have you been?
I got tied up in a special
broadcast. Did anything
of importance come up?
Sort of. I'm going
to get Mr. Carlyle's lens
from his Oak Mountain Lodge.
It's in his safe.
He gave me the combination.
Are you going alone?
Yes.
Why should you go?
Mr. Malcolm and the others
think the Scorpion is
watching their movements...
but feel
he'd never suspect me.
I'm not so sure about that.
He seems to know every move
that's made around here.
But I've already said
I would go.
You'd better take my car.
Why?
It has a two-way radio in it.
If anything goes wrong, you
can talk directly to my office.
I'll keep it tuned
into that wavelength.
All right, Billy,
if it'll make you
feel better.
You may as well come in,
Tal Chotali.
- Is Mr. Malcolm still here?
- No, he left about an hour ago.
Thank you.
I'll stop by this evening.
Oh, just a minute.
Why don't you try his club?
You might find him there.
Hello, Whitey? Betty's
leaving Malcolm's in my car.
I want you to follow her.
I'd be glad to.
I'll be tied up here
for a few minutes, though.
In that case,
pick her up at Elm and 4th.
I'll stall her for a while.
- Okay, I won't let her
get out of my sight.
- Okay, Whitey.
My friends think
they can keep me from getting
Carlyle's lens.
But they do not realize
the power of the Scorpion.
Carlyle's lens
shall soon rest here,
and the others
will follow in turn.
The dynasty of the Scorpion
will live again,
and I shall rule mightier
than the ancient Shagatan.
Where is this lens,
and how do you plan
to get it?
The lens is in a safe
at Oak Mountain Lodge.
Malcolm's secretary has
the combination and will be
leaving soon to get it.
This is what
you must do at once.
Drive up
into that truck.
Get goin'.
[ Honking Horn ]
Looks like your boyfriend
lost track of you.
All right,
hand over that combination.
[ Betty Over Radio ]
I don't know what you mean.
Never mind.
I want the combination
of Carlyle's safe.
Give me that bag.
This is it.
What are you gonna do with me?
Just sit tight.
You'll know soon enough.
I got the combination, Martin.
Head in to Cliffwood Road.
[ Betty ]
You can't get away
with this.
The police will soon know
what the Acme Storage Company
are using their trucks for.
Cliffwood Road.
Acme Storage Company.
Shazam!
[ Man ]
I don't think the police
will hear about this.
That'll keep you from
getting into any trouble.
[ Coughing ]
Tie down the wheel.
We're leaving.
Head for
Oak Mountain Road.
[ Tires Screeching ]
[ Screeching Continues ]
Shazam!
[ Coughing ]
Betty! Betty!
Billy. How did you
get here?
Oh, never mind that.
We got more important things
to worry about.
Those men! They got
the combination
to Carlyle's safe.
Oh, that's bad!
Yeah, but I can get
to the lodge ahead
of them in my plane.
Let me go with you.
After what you've been through,
you need a rest.
I'll drop you off at Malcolm's
on my way to the airport.
I'll go get the car.
And Billy's on his way
to the airport now.
Gentlemen, you have heard
my secretary's story.
It's startling proof
that we are menaced
by a master criminal.
That's true, but as long as
Batson gets there ahead of them,
we have nothing to worry about.
Surely, with Carlyle's
lens in our hands,
the Scorpion is helpless.
I wouldn't be too sure,
gentlemen.
Did you say Billy was
taking his own plane?
- [ Betty ] Yes. Why?
- Mm, nothing.
Mere curiosity.
Well, since we can't do
anything until Billy returns,
- there's no use
waiting any longer.
- [ Tal Chotali ] I agree.
Uh, gentlemen,
good night.
Good night.
Miss Wallace.
Good night. Good night.
That'll be all for you
tonight, Betty.
Good night, Mr. Malcolm.
Good night.
[ Door Closing ]
Brandon.
This is the Scorpion.
- Brandon speaking.
- Listen carefully.
Batson is on his way
to get his plane.
- You know about that
atmospheric exploder.
- Yes, I've got it right here.
Well, here's what
I want you to do with it.
Put it in his plane
and set it for 8:00...
with a one-minute fuse.
[ Automobile Approaching ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Ringing Continues ]
Who's callin', please?
[ Engine Droning ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Continues ]
- Hello?
- Hello, Whitey?
Yeah. What is it, Betty?
- What?
- The Scorpion has set a b*mb
with a one-minute fuse...
to start burning at 8:00--
you must warn him.
Yeah, sure, Betty. Right away.
I'll get right on it.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
[ Engine Droning ]
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson!
Why doesn't that guy answer?
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson!
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane
one minute past 8:00!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Please come in!
This is 4BL calling 2RM!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.3 - Time b*mb
Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Come on.
[ Groaning ]
Carlyle! Carlyle!
Oh!
The Scorpion--
I think--
I think I know...
who he is.
[ Door Opens ]
Hello, Billy.
Where have you been?
I got tied up in a special
broadcast. Did anything
of importance come up?
Sort of. I'm going
to get Mr. Carlyle's lens
from his Oak Mountain Lodge.
It's in his safe.
He gave me the combination.
Are you going alone?
Yes.
Why should you go?
Mr. Malcolm and the others
think the Scorpion is
watching their movements...
but feel
he'd never suspect me.
I'm not so sure about that.
He seems to know every move
that's made around here.
But I've already said
I would go.
You'd better take my car.
Why?
It has a two-way radio in it.
If anything goes wrong, you
can talk directly to my office.
I'll keep it tuned
into that wavelength.
All right, Billy,
if it'll make you
feel better.
You may as well come in,
Tal Chotali.
- Is Mr. Malcolm still here?
- No, he left about an hour ago.
Thank you.
I'll stop by this evening.
Oh, just a minute.
Why don't you try his club?
You might find him there.
Hello, Whitey? Betty's
leaving Malcolm's in my car.
I want you to follow her.
I'd be glad to.
I'll be tied up here
for a few minutes, though.
In that case,
pick her up at Elm and 4th.
I'll stall her for a while.
- Okay, I won't let her
get out of my sight.
- Okay, Whitey.
My friends think
they can keep me from getting
Carlyle's lens.
But they do not realize
the power of the Scorpion.
Carlyle's lens
shall soon rest here,
and the others
will follow in turn.
The dynasty of the Scorpion
will live again,
and I shall rule mightier
than the ancient Shagatan.
Where is this lens,
and how do you plan
to get it?
The lens is in a safe
at Oak Mountain Lodge.
Malcolm's secretary has
the combination and will be
leaving soon to get it.
This is what
you must do at once.
Drive up
into that truck.
Get goin'.
[ Honking Horn ]
Looks like your boyfriend
lost track of you.
All right,
hand over that combination.
[ Betty Over Radio ]
I don't know what you mean.
Never mind.
I want the combination
of Carlyle's safe.
Give me that bag.
This is it.
What are you gonna do with me?
Just sit tight.
You'll know soon enough.
I got the combination, Martin.
Head in to Cliffwood Road.
[ Betty ]
You can't get away
with this.
The police will soon know
what the Acme Storage Company
are using their trucks for.
Cliffwood Road.
Acme Storage Company.
Shazam!
[ Man ]
I don't think the police
will hear about this.
That'll keep you from
getting into any trouble.
[ Coughing ]
Tie down the wheel.
We're leaving.
Head for
Oak Mountain Road.
[ Tires Screeching ]
[ Screeching Continues ]
Shazam!
[ Coughing ]
Betty! Betty!
Billy. How did you
get here?
Oh, never mind that.
We got more important things
to worry about.
Those men! They got
the combination
to Carlyle's safe.
Oh, that's bad!
Yeah, but I can get
to the lodge ahead
of them in my plane.
Let me go with you.
After what you've been through,
you need a rest.
I'll drop you off at Malcolm's
on my way to the airport.
I'll go get the car.
And Billy's on his way
to the airport now.
Gentlemen, you have heard
my secretary's story.
It's startling proof
that we are menaced
by a master criminal.
That's true, but as long as
Batson gets there ahead of them,
we have nothing to worry about.
Surely, with Carlyle's
lens in our hands,
the Scorpion is helpless.
I wouldn't be too sure,
gentlemen.
Did you say Billy was
taking his own plane?
- [ Betty ] Yes. Why?
- Mm, nothing.
Mere curiosity.
Well, since we can't do
anything until Billy returns,
- there's no use
waiting any longer.
- [ Tal Chotali ] I agree.
Uh, gentlemen,
good night.
Good night.
Miss Wallace.
Good night. Good night.
That'll be all for you
tonight, Betty.
Good night, Mr. Malcolm.
Good night.
[ Door Closing ]
Brandon.
This is the Scorpion.
- Brandon speaking.
- Listen carefully.
Batson is on his way
to get his plane.
- You know about that
atmospheric exploder.
- Yes, I've got it right here.
Well, here's what
I want you to do with it.
Put it in his plane
and set it for 8:00...
with a one-minute fuse.
[ Automobile Approaching ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Ringing Continues ]
Who's callin', please?
[ Engine Droning ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Continues ]
- Hello?
- Hello, Whitey?
Yeah. What is it, Betty?
- What?
- The Scorpion has set a b*mb
with a one-minute fuse...
to start burning at 8:00--
you must warn him.
Yeah, sure, Betty. Right away.
I'll get right on it.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
[ Engine Droning ]
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson!
Why doesn't that guy answer?
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson!
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane
one minute past 8:00!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Please come in!
This is 4BL calling 2RM!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Throw him in.
[ g*nf*re Continues ]
Come on.
[ Groaning ]
Carlyle! Carlyle!
Oh!
The Scorpion--
I think--
I think I know...
who he is.
[ Door Opens ]
Hello, Billy.
Where have you been?
I got tied up in a special
broadcast. Did anything
of importance come up?
Sort of. I'm going
to get Mr. Carlyle's lens
from his Oak Mountain Lodge.
It's in his safe.
He gave me the combination.
Are you going alone?
Yes.
Why should you go?
Mr. Malcolm and the others
think the Scorpion is
watching their movements...
but feel
he'd never suspect me.
I'm not so sure about that.
He seems to know every move
that's made around here.
But I've already said
I would go.
You'd better take my car.
Why?
It has a two-way radio in it.
If anything goes wrong, you
can talk directly to my office.
I'll keep it tuned
into that wavelength.
All right, Billy,
if it'll make you
feel better.
You may as well come in,
Tal Chotali.
- Is Mr. Malcolm still here?
- No, he left about an hour ago.
Thank you.
I'll stop by this evening.
Oh, just a minute.
Why don't you try his club?
You might find him there.
Hello, Whitey? Betty's
leaving Malcolm's in my car.
I want you to follow her.
I'd be glad to.
I'll be tied up here
for a few minutes, though.
In that case,
pick her up at Elm and 4th.
I'll stall her for a while.
- Okay, I won't let her
get out of my sight.
- Okay, Whitey.
My friends think
they can keep me from getting
Carlyle's lens.
But they do not realize
the power of the Scorpion.
Carlyle's lens
shall soon rest here,
and the others
will follow in turn.
The dynasty of the Scorpion
will live again,
and I shall rule mightier
than the ancient Shagatan.
Where is this lens,
and how do you plan
to get it?
The lens is in a safe
at Oak Mountain Lodge.
Malcolm's secretary has
the combination and will be
leaving soon to get it.
This is what
you must do at once.
Drive up
into that truck.
Get goin'.
[ Honking Horn ]
Looks like your boyfriend
lost track of you.
All right,
hand over that combination.
[ Betty Over Radio ]
I don't know what you mean.
Never mind.
I want the combination
of Carlyle's safe.
Give me that bag.
This is it.
What are you gonna do with me?
Just sit tight.
You'll know soon enough.
I got the combination, Martin.
Head in to Cliffwood Road.
[ Betty ]
You can't get away
with this.
The police will soon know
what the Acme Storage Company
are using their trucks for.
Cliffwood Road.
Acme Storage Company.
Shazam!
[ Man ]
I don't think the police
will hear about this.
That'll keep you from
getting into any trouble.
[ Coughing ]
Tie down the wheel.
We're leaving.
Head for
Oak Mountain Road.
[ Tires Screeching ]
[ Screeching Continues ]
Shazam!
[ Coughing ]
Betty! Betty!
Billy. How did you
get here?
Oh, never mind that.
We got more important things
to worry about.
Those men! They got
the combination
to Carlyle's safe.
Oh, that's bad!
Yeah, but I can get
to the lodge ahead
of them in my plane.
Let me go with you.
After what you've been through,
you need a rest.
I'll drop you off at Malcolm's
on my way to the airport.
I'll go get the car.
And Billy's on his way
to the airport now.
Gentlemen, you have heard
my secretary's story.
It's startling proof
that we are menaced
by a master criminal.
That's true, but as long as
Batson gets there ahead of them,
we have nothing to worry about.
Surely, with Carlyle's
lens in our hands,
the Scorpion is helpless.
I wouldn't be too sure,
gentlemen.
Did you say Billy was
taking his own plane?
- [ Betty ] Yes. Why?
- Mm, nothing.
Mere curiosity.
Well, since we can't do
anything until Billy returns,
- there's no use
waiting any longer.
- [ Tal Chotali ] I agree.
Uh, gentlemen,
good night.
Good night.
Miss Wallace.
Good night. Good night.
That'll be all for you
tonight, Betty.
Good night, Mr. Malcolm.
Good night.
[ Door Closing ]
Brandon.
This is the Scorpion.
- Brandon speaking.
- Listen carefully.
Batson is on his way
to get his plane.
- You know about that
atmospheric exploder.
- Yes, I've got it right here.
Well, here's what
I want you to do with it.
Put it in his plane
and set it for 8:00...
with a one-minute fuse.
[ Automobile Approaching ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Ringing Continues ]
Who's callin', please?
[ Engine Droning ]
[ Ringing ]
[ Continues ]
- Hello?
- Hello, Whitey?
Yeah. What is it, Betty?
- What?
- The Scorpion has set a b*mb
with a one-minute fuse...
to start burning at 8:00--
you must warn him.
Yeah, sure, Betty. Right away.
I'll get right on it.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
[ Engine Droning ]
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM. Please come in,
Billy Batson!
Why doesn't that guy answer?
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson!
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane
one minute past 8:00!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Please come in!
This is 4BL calling 2RM!
Please come in, Billy Batson!
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.4 - Death takes the Wheel
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
Why doesn't
that guy answer?
[ Engine Droning ]
Please come in, Billy Batson.
Please come in.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane...
one minute past 8:00--
bail out!
Shazam!
[ Door Closing ]
Well, there's
Carlyle's lens.
Good. You had no difficulty
getting it, eh?
No. Everything worked out
just as you had planned.
I need three more
lenses to complete
the solar atom smasher.
When that is accomplished,
I'll be able to create
unlimited wealth.
And have a w*apon which
will make me invulnerable.
Getting the remaining lenses
should be easy, now that
Billy Batson's out of the way.
- But Batson isn't dead.
- But he was in that plane!
- How could he have escaped?
- I don't know.
But I overheard Betty
talk to him this morning.
He said he was rescued
by Captain Marvel.
We must attend to him
at once.
And this time, not even
Captain Marvel can save him.
- I don't know how.
- I can arrange it.
There is to be a meeting
at Malcolm's house today,
and Batson will be there.
Since I have the confidence
of the others,
it'll be simple for me
to have Batson sent
to any place that we may--
Afternoon, gentlemen.
Hello, Billy.
Hello, Billy.
Hello, Betty!
I thought you were going
to prevent the Scorpion
from getting Carlyle's lens!
Well, I'm sorry,
Mr. Fisher.
I tried to--
Billy did all he could,
Mr. Fisher, and you might
remember...
that his efforts are also
for your benefit.
My benefit?
Please. Let's not
lose our tempers.
Yes, gentlemen.
We mustn't get rattled.
Howell and Carlyle
are both dead.
And each of us
can look forward to
the same violent end...
as long as the Scorpion
remains unknown and at large.
You're quite right.
But the problem
still remains.
- What are we going to do?
- Destroy the remaining lenses.
And deprive the world
of the most revolutionary
device in history?
- I can never agree to that.
- [ Door Opening ]
I'm sorry to be so late,
but I believe...
I've made
an important discovery.
The sign of the Scorpion!
- Where did you get it?
- At Carlyle's.
I was going through
his study in the hope
of finding a clue,
and found this
on the floor.
What do you
make of it, Lang?
I know only one man
in this country who might
have such a collection.
He's Chan Lal,
the oriental curio dealer.
If Chan Lal has
such a collection,
the Scorpion must have
got this from him.
But suppose this Chan Lal
is working for the Scorpion.
In that case, if one of us goes
to his shop to investigate,
it'll only
put him on his guard.
Billy could go.
No one would suspect him.
Well, that's fine with me.
I'll go right now.
I wanted to go downtown,
Mr. Malcolm, if you don't
need me anymore.
Oh, certainly, Betty.
Run along.
[ Door Closes ]
Where are you
headed for, Betty?
I got the license number
of that truck the Scorpion's men
were in yesterday.
And I want to go down to
the motor vehicle department
to find out who the owner is.
Good. You get all
the dope you can on it,
and we'll talk it over...
when I get back from Chan's.
[ Whistles ]
That was close.
I wonder if
that was deliberate.
Wait here.
[ Door Opens, Closes ]
[ Engine Revving ]
I'm beginning
to wonder about him.
Me too.
But we'll have to wait
till we get to the bottom
of these clues.
Chan Lal?
Yes.
[ Chuckles ]
You startled me.
A thousand pardons.
What can I do for you?
Do you recognize this?
Why, certainly!
Where did you get it?
I, uh, found it.
Who'd you sell it to?
Sell it? Never.
My collection is intact.
This must be an imitation.
Are you sure?
Well,
to end all doubts...
suppose we go down
to the vault...
and check through
the collection?
All right.
Tie him up and gag him.
Lock him in the vault.
I'll phone Barnett.
He'll be
securely guarded.
Mr. Carter?
Yes, what is it?
I understand that
you rented a truck recently.
License number
Yes.
Can you tell me
who rented it?
That's what
I'd like to know.
The truck hasn't
come back yet.
And the driver gave me
a phony name.
Oh, I see.
Well, thank you very much.
[ Tires Squealing ]
[ Screeching ]
Hey, Carter.
Come on upstairs.
[ Tires Continue
Screeching ]
- [ Man ] How'd you make out?
- We got that Batson kid
for sure this time.
He's locked up
in Chan Lal's vault.
What are they going to do?
Barnett's going down there
to take care of him.
I'll see if
he's there now.
Someone's
on the extension.
Get that car movin'.
[ Tires Screeching ]
Come on out, sister.
You're not leaving
just yet.
Take her upstairs.
I'll get hold of
the Scorpion...
and see what he wants
to do with her.
Hello, Chan.
Where's Batson?
Safe in the vault.
[ Banging ]
[ Ringing ]
Hello?
Yes. He just came in.
For you, Barnett.
Yes?
Shazam!
No, you better
take care of her there.
Yeah. Make it look
like an accident.
[ Hanging Up Phone ]
My men just captured
the Wallace girl.
Looks like a lucky day
for the Scorpion.
The day isn't over yet.
Where's Miss Wallace?
Where's Miss Wallace?
Talk fast, or I'll--
All right. All right,
I'll tell ya.
She's at
the "N" Street Garage.
Near 4th Avenue.
Keep an eye on her.
Well? What do
we do with her?
Barnett says we gotta
get rid of her, and make it
look like an accident.
Well, I've got some
paint remover.
I could give her
a whiff of that,
load her in the car...
and turn it loose
down the ramp.
That'll do it.
[ Car Starting ]
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
Why doesn't
that guy answer?
[ Engine Droning ]
Please come in, Billy Batson.
Please come in.
This is 4BL calling 2RM.
Please come in, Billy Batson.
There's a b*mb wired
to explode in your plane...
one minute past 8:00--
bail out!
Shazam!
[ Door Closing ]
Well, there's
Carlyle's lens.
Good. You had no difficulty
getting it, eh?
No. Everything worked out
just as you had planned.
I need three more
lenses to complete
the solar atom smasher.
When that is accomplished,
I'll be able to create
unlimited wealth.
And have a w*apon which
will make me invulnerable.
Getting the remaining lenses
should be easy, now that
Billy Batson's out of the way.
- But Batson isn't dead.
- But he was in that plane!
- How could he have escaped?
- I don't know.
But I overheard Betty
talk to him this morning.
He said he was rescued
by Captain Marvel.
We must attend to him
at once.
And this time, not even
Captain Marvel can save him.
- I don't know how.
- I can arrange it.
There is to be a meeting
at Malcolm's house today,
and Batson will be there.
Since I have the confidence
of the others,
it'll be simple for me
to have Batson sent
to any place that we may--
Afternoon, gentlemen.
Hello, Billy.
Hello, Billy.
Hello, Betty!
I thought you were going
to prevent the Scorpion
from getting Carlyle's lens!
Well, I'm sorry,
Mr. Fisher.
I tried to--
Billy did all he could,
Mr. Fisher, and you might
remember...
that his efforts are also
for your benefit.
My benefit?
Please. Let's not
lose our tempers.
Yes, gentlemen.
We mustn't get rattled.
Howell and Carlyle
are both dead.
And each of us
can look forward to
the same violent end...
as long as the Scorpion
remains unknown and at large.
You're quite right.
But the problem
still remains.
- What are we going to do?
- Destroy the remaining lenses.
And deprive the world
of the most revolutionary
device in history?
- I can never agree to that.
- [ Door Opening ]
I'm sorry to be so late,
but I believe...
I've made
an important discovery.
The sign of the Scorpion!
- Where did you get it?
- At Carlyle's.
I was going through
his study in the hope
of finding a clue,
and found this
on the floor.
What do you
make of it, Lang?
I know only one man
in this country who might
have such a collection.
He's Chan Lal,
the oriental curio dealer.
If Chan Lal has
such a collection,
the Scorpion must have
got this from him.
But suppose this Chan Lal
is working for the Scorpion.
In that case, if one of us goes
to his shop to investigate,
it'll only
put him on his guard.
Billy could go.
No one would suspect him.
Well, that's fine with me.
I'll go right now.
I wanted to go downtown,
Mr. Malcolm, if you don't
need me anymore.
Oh, certainly, Betty.
Run along.
[ Door Closes ]
Where are you
headed for, Betty?
I got the license number
of that truck the Scorpion's men
were in yesterday.
And I want to go down to
the motor vehicle department
to find out who the owner is.
Good. You get all
the dope you can on it,
and we'll talk it over...
when I get back from Chan's.
[ Whistles ]
That was close.
I wonder if
that was deliberate.
Wait here.
[ Door Opens, Closes ]
[ Engine Revving ]
I'm beginning
to wonder about him.
Me too.
But we'll have to wait
till we get to the bottom
of these clues.
Chan Lal?
Yes.
[ Chuckles ]
You startled me.
A thousand pardons.
What can I do for you?
Do you recognize this?
Why, certainly!
Where did you get it?
I, uh, found it.
Who'd you sell it to?
Sell it? Never.
My collection is intact.
This must be an imitation.
Are you sure?
Well,
to end all doubts...
suppose we go down
to the vault...
and check through
the collection?
All right.
Tie him up and gag him.
Lock him in the vault.
I'll phone Barnett.
He'll be
securely guarded.
Mr. Carter?
Yes, what is it?
I understand that
you rented a truck recently.
License number
Yes.
Can you tell me
who rented it?
That's what
I'd like to know.
The truck hasn't
come back yet.
And the driver gave me
a phony name.
Oh, I see.
Well, thank you very much.
[ Tires Squealing ]
[ Screeching ]
Hey, Carter.
Come on upstairs.
[ Tires Continue
Screeching ]
- [ Man ] How'd you make out?
- We got that Batson kid
for sure this time.
He's locked up
in Chan Lal's vault.
What are they going to do?
Barnett's going down there
to take care of him.
I'll see if
he's there now.
Someone's
on the extension.
Get that car movin'.
[ Tires Screeching ]
Come on out, sister.
You're not leaving
just yet.
Take her upstairs.
I'll get hold of
the Scorpion...
and see what he wants
to do with her.
Hello, Chan.
Where's Batson?
Safe in the vault.
[ Banging ]
[ Ringing ]
Hello?
Yes. He just came in.
For you, Barnett.
Yes?
Shazam!
No, you better
take care of her there.
Yeah. Make it look
like an accident.
[ Hanging Up Phone ]
My men just captured
the Wallace girl.
Looks like a lucky day
for the Scorpion.
The day isn't over yet.
Where's Miss Wallace?
Where's Miss Wallace?
Talk fast, or I'll--
All right. All right,
I'll tell ya.
She's at
the "N" Street Garage.
Near 4th Avenue.
Keep an eye on her.
Well? What do
we do with her?
Barnett says we gotta
get rid of her, and make it
look like an accident.
Well, I've got some
paint remover.
I could give her
a whiff of that,
load her in the car...
and turn it loose
down the ramp.
That'll do it.
[ Car Starting ]
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.5 - The Scorpion Strikes
Keep an eye on her.
Well, what do we do
with her?
Barnett says we gotta
get rid of her and make it
look like an accident.
Well, I've got
some paint remover.
I could give her
a whiff of that,
load her in the car...
and turn it loose
down the ramp.
That'll do it.
[ Car Starting ]
The Scorpion's men.
They're up there
on the top floor.
It's Captain Marvel!
That won't do any good.
We've got to get out of here.
This'll fix Captain Marvel.
Untie it.
[ Screaming ]
[ Elevator Motor Revving ]
Who is the Scorpion?
Talk, or I'll--
[ Gagging ]
I'll talk.
I'll tell you anything.
Only let me loose.
Well?
He isn't here.
Who is the Scorpion?
I don't know.
I've never seen him.
You take your orders
from him, don't you?
Don't you?
Yes, but I--
He always
wears a mask.
You've heard him talk?
Yes.
You could recognize
his voice, couldn't you?
I think so.
All right, I can use you.
Come on.
I'm sorry about
interrupting the meeting,
Mr. Malcolm,
but I have something
very important
to say to you.
Every time we have a meeting,
the Scorpion and his men
know all our plans.
- It does seem that way.
- It is that way.
The last time we met, Tal
Chotali showed us a miniature
which he said he found.
Doctor Lang said it might
have come from the shop
of Chan Lal in Chinatown.
At Chan Lal's shop,
I was att*cked by
the Scorpion's men,
and I wouldn't be here
right now if Captain Marvel
hadn't rescued me.
All this is very disturbing,
but do you think you should
discuss it...
in the presence
of an outsider?
This man happens to be
one of the Scorpion's men.
One of you gentlemen
should know him.
[ Chuckles ] Do you
mean to imply that
the Scorpion is here?
Yes. Right here
in this room.
This man's only seen
the Scorpion masked,
but he knows his voice,
and he can identify him.
- Young man, are you serious?
- This is outrageous!
Oh, it's utterly ridiculous.
All right, Owens. You've
heard them all speak now.
Is one of them the Scorpion?
- I don't know.
- You said you could recognize
the Scorpion's voice!
Don't any of them
sound like him?
I can't. I thought I could,
but I... can't.
You've only succeeded in
insulting us all, Billy.
And making
a fool of yourself.
- I quite agree with you.
- [ Lang ] You're right, Fisher.
It was all a clumsy bluff.
I'm terribly sorry,
Mr. Malcolm.
I really thought--
Don't let it
bother you, Billy.
Only, don't be
so impulsive next time.
I'll see that the whole thing
is smoothed over before
the next meeting.
Thanks, Mr. Malcolm.
Go on, you.
What are you going
to do with this man?
Since he won't tell us
who the Scorpion is, there's
only one thing left to do.
I'm gonna
notify the police.
[ Phone Dialing ]
Wait a minute.
Don't call the cops.
I'll tell you where
I saw the Scorpion.
- All right. I'm listening.
- He has a hideout
in the old Harrison mine.
Where is this mine?
Can we get there today?
Sure. It's back in the hills.
I'll tell you where it is.
Tell me where it is?
You're gonna show me
where it is!
I'll call you whenever
I get some information.
[ Door Closes ]
Everything ready?
We got your message
and worked fast.
Is the trap
working all right?
Just tested it. Can't miss.
Good. Young Batson will
never know what hit him.
What about Captain Marvel?
He seems to appear every time
Batson's in trouble.
Don't worry, Barnett.
I also have plans
for our friend,
Captain Marvel.
With the power
of these lenses,
I can turn the inside
of this mountain
into molten rock.
No one, not even
Captain Marvel,
can survive that.
Here's how my plan
will be carried out.
[ Tires Screeching ]
That's it over there.
Keep walkin', Owens,
and don't make any breaks.
What's the matter?
I don't like this.
I--
Go ahead.
[ Owens Screaming ]
Shazam!
So you're the Scorpion?
You expected to find me
here, didn't you?
Yes.
But I don't believe
you expected me.
On the contrary,
I'm prepared to receive you.
Properly.
I've waited a long time for
this opportunity, and I'm gonna
find out who you are right now.
I'm sorry to disappoint
you, but...
you won't learn my identity
now or ever.
You're fairly trapped,
my friend.
There are several
hundred feet of solid rock
all around you.
And if you try to escape,
you'll find, not solid rock,
but molten rock.
Focus the beam directly
into the mouth of the tunnel.
[ Rumbling ]
[ Rumbling Continues ]
[ Roaring ]
Keep an eye on her.
Well, what do we do
with her?
Barnett says we gotta
get rid of her and make it
look like an accident.
Well, I've got
some paint remover.
I could give her
a whiff of that,
load her in the car...
and turn it loose
down the ramp.
That'll do it.
[ Car Starting ]
The Scorpion's men.
They're up there
on the top floor.
It's Captain Marvel!
That won't do any good.
We've got to get out of here.
This'll fix Captain Marvel.
Untie it.
[ Screaming ]
[ Elevator Motor Revving ]
Who is the Scorpion?
Talk, or I'll--
[ Gagging ]
I'll talk.
I'll tell you anything.
Only let me loose.
Well?
He isn't here.
Who is the Scorpion?
I don't know.
I've never seen him.
You take your orders
from him, don't you?
Don't you?
Yes, but I--
He always
wears a mask.
You've heard him talk?
Yes.
You could recognize
his voice, couldn't you?
I think so.
All right, I can use you.
Come on.
I'm sorry about
interrupting the meeting,
Mr. Malcolm,
but I have something
very important
to say to you.
Every time we have a meeting,
the Scorpion and his men
know all our plans.
- It does seem that way.
- It is that way.
The last time we met, Tal
Chotali showed us a miniature
which he said he found.
Doctor Lang said it might
have come from the shop
of Chan Lal in Chinatown.
At Chan Lal's shop,
I was att*cked by
the Scorpion's men,
and I wouldn't be here
right now if Captain Marvel
hadn't rescued me.
All this is very disturbing,
but do you think you should
discuss it...
in the presence
of an outsider?
This man happens to be
one of the Scorpion's men.
One of you gentlemen
should know him.
[ Chuckles ] Do you
mean to imply that
the Scorpion is here?
Yes. Right here
in this room.
This man's only seen
the Scorpion masked,
but he knows his voice,
and he can identify him.
- Young man, are you serious?
- This is outrageous!
Oh, it's utterly ridiculous.
All right, Owens. You've
heard them all speak now.
Is one of them the Scorpion?
- I don't know.
- You said you could recognize
the Scorpion's voice!
Don't any of them
sound like him?
I can't. I thought I could,
but I... can't.
You've only succeeded in
insulting us all, Billy.
And making
a fool of yourself.
- I quite agree with you.
- [ Lang ] You're right, Fisher.
It was all a clumsy bluff.
I'm terribly sorry,
Mr. Malcolm.
I really thought--
Don't let it
bother you, Billy.
Only, don't be
so impulsive next time.
I'll see that the whole thing
is smoothed over before
the next meeting.
Thanks, Mr. Malcolm.
Go on, you.
What are you going
to do with this man?
Since he won't tell us
who the Scorpion is, there's
only one thing left to do.
I'm gonna
notify the police.
[ Phone Dialing ]
Wait a minute.
Don't call the cops.
I'll tell you where
I saw the Scorpion.
- All right. I'm listening.
- He has a hideout
in the old Harrison mine.
Where is this mine?
Can we get there today?
Sure. It's back in the hills.
I'll tell you where it is.
Tell me where it is?
You're gonna show me
where it is!
I'll call you whenever
I get some information.
[ Door Closes ]
Everything ready?
We got your message
and worked fast.
Is the trap
working all right?
Just tested it. Can't miss.
Good. Young Batson will
never know what hit him.
What about Captain Marvel?
He seems to appear every time
Batson's in trouble.
Don't worry, Barnett.
I also have plans
for our friend,
Captain Marvel.
With the power
of these lenses,
I can turn the inside
of this mountain
into molten rock.
No one, not even
Captain Marvel,
can survive that.
Here's how my plan
will be carried out.
[ Tires Screeching ]
That's it over there.
Keep walkin', Owens,
and don't make any breaks.
What's the matter?
I don't like this.
I--
Go ahead.
[ Owens Screaming ]
Shazam!
So you're the Scorpion?
You expected to find me
here, didn't you?
Yes.
But I don't believe
you expected me.
On the contrary,
I'm prepared to receive you.
Properly.
I've waited a long time for
this opportunity, and I'm gonna
find out who you are right now.
I'm sorry to disappoint
you, but...
you won't learn my identity
now or ever.
You're fairly trapped,
my friend.
There are several
hundred feet of solid rock
all around you.
And if you try to escape,
you'll find, not solid rock,
but molten rock.
Focus the beam directly
into the mouth of the tunnel.
[ Rumbling ]
[ Rumbling Continues ]
[ Roaring ]
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.6 - Lens of Death
Focus the beam directly
into the mouth of the tunnel.
[ Rumbling ]
That's the end
of Captain Marvel.
[ Starting Engine ]
Now that Captain Marvel
is out of our way,
we should have no
difficulty in getting
the rest of the lenses.
It'd be a cinch if we
only knew where they were.
I expect to find
that out very soon.
Furthermore, after
the meeting this afternoon,
no one will ever suspect
that I was one of
the Malcolm Expedition--
when the lenses were found
in the tomb of the Scorpion.
Shazam!
It's a message
from the Scorpion.
Operator, can you
trace that call?
The person speaking
for the Scorpion
hung up.
It couldn't be traced.
What was the message?
It said to tune in
on shortwave band 16
at 4:00.
Why, it's almost that now.
See if you can
get that band, Whitey.
[ Radio Tuning ]
This is the Scorpion, speaking
to the members of the Malcolm
Scientific Expedition.
I am now reporting that
I have obtained all the lenses
I seek but one.
Our lenses! Why,
he must have robbed--
Therefore, I am warning all
the members of that group...
to try in no way to recover
the lenses, or to interfere with
me in obtaining the last one.
It will mean death.
I can hardly believe it!
The Scorpion must have
stolen all those lenses
from where they were hidden.
Apparently, mine was
the only lens he wasn't
able to get his hands o--
I suggest we each
examine the places
where we hid our lenses...
- and search for clues.
- A good idea.
Let's start at once.
[ Car Accelerating ]
I sure wish Billy
would show up.
So do I.
[ Footsteps ]
Boy, am I glad you got here.
Where are Mr. Malcolm
and the others?
I thought there was
a meeting scheduled today.
Well, there was.
But we had a radio message
from the Scorpion,
saying that he had
"all the lenses but one."
And Mr. Fisher and Mr. Bentley
rushed away to see if
the Scorpion left any clues.
I don't understand it.
I'm sure the Scorpion
is one of this group.
There must be
a trick of some kind.
But I don't see
why he would--
[ Snaps Fingers ]
I get it!
The Scorpion sent that message
so the men would rush...
right to the place
their lenses were hidden.
You mean, the lenses might
not have been stolen?
Exactly.
That was a trick to make them
reveal the hiding places.
Whitey, we've got to get moving.
I'm heading for Bentley's, and
you drive over to warn Fisher.
I'll meet you there later.
So long, Betty!
Okay.
Good afternoon, Mr. Bentley.
Good afternoon.
- Wait, I--
- [ Thumps ]
That lens must be here.
I've got it.
[ Smashing ]
[ Thumps ]
- [ Knocking ]
- Mr. Bentley?
Mr. Bentley!
Mr. Bentley!
[ Knocking Continues ]
Shazam!
They... got
Mr. Bentley's lens.
Where's Mr. Bentley?
He-- He went out. He didn't
say where he was going.
I know he trusts you.
See that he gets his lens
when he returns.
I've got to get
to Mr. Fisher's.
Yes, sir.
[ Wind Howling ]
[ Thunder Crashing ]
You might as well tell me
where your lens is hidden,
Fisher.
What reason have you to believe
it's on these premises?
It's obvious. This is
the place you rushed for
when you heard I had the lenses.
You wished to see
if I left any clues.
[ Thunderclap ]
Very well.
I'll show you.
[ Thunderclap ]
Watch over there for
the wall panel to move.
Get it.
[ Electrical Sparking ]
Clever device, Fisher.
Throw that current off.
Get that lens for me.
If anyone else is k*lled,
it's gonna be you.
[ Thunderclap ]
Drop that g*n.
[ Clicking ]
[ Marvel ]
Whitey! Whitey.
[ Electrical Sparking ]
Focus the beam directly
into the mouth of the tunnel.
[ Rumbling ]
That's the end
of Captain Marvel.
[ Starting Engine ]
Now that Captain Marvel
is out of our way,
we should have no
difficulty in getting
the rest of the lenses.
It'd be a cinch if we
only knew where they were.
I expect to find
that out very soon.
Furthermore, after
the meeting this afternoon,
no one will ever suspect
that I was one of
the Malcolm Expedition--
when the lenses were found
in the tomb of the Scorpion.
Shazam!
It's a message
from the Scorpion.
Operator, can you
trace that call?
The person speaking
for the Scorpion
hung up.
It couldn't be traced.
What was the message?
It said to tune in
on shortwave band 16
at 4:00.
Why, it's almost that now.
See if you can
get that band, Whitey.
[ Radio Tuning ]
This is the Scorpion, speaking
to the members of the Malcolm
Scientific Expedition.
I am now reporting that
I have obtained all the lenses
I seek but one.
Our lenses! Why,
he must have robbed--
Therefore, I am warning all
the members of that group...
to try in no way to recover
the lenses, or to interfere with
me in obtaining the last one.
It will mean death.
I can hardly believe it!
The Scorpion must have
stolen all those lenses
from where they were hidden.
Apparently, mine was
the only lens he wasn't
able to get his hands o--
I suggest we each
examine the places
where we hid our lenses...
- and search for clues.
- A good idea.
Let's start at once.
[ Car Accelerating ]
I sure wish Billy
would show up.
So do I.
[ Footsteps ]
Boy, am I glad you got here.
Where are Mr. Malcolm
and the others?
I thought there was
a meeting scheduled today.
Well, there was.
But we had a radio message
from the Scorpion,
saying that he had
"all the lenses but one."
And Mr. Fisher and Mr. Bentley
rushed away to see if
the Scorpion left any clues.
I don't understand it.
I'm sure the Scorpion
is one of this group.
There must be
a trick of some kind.
But I don't see
why he would--
[ Snaps Fingers ]
I get it!
The Scorpion sent that message
so the men would rush...
right to the place
their lenses were hidden.
You mean, the lenses might
not have been stolen?
Exactly.
That was a trick to make them
reveal the hiding places.
Whitey, we've got to get moving.
I'm heading for Bentley's, and
you drive over to warn Fisher.
I'll meet you there later.
So long, Betty!
Okay.
Good afternoon, Mr. Bentley.
Good afternoon.
- Wait, I--
- [ Thumps ]
That lens must be here.
I've got it.
[ Smashing ]
[ Thumps ]
- [ Knocking ]
- Mr. Bentley?
Mr. Bentley!
Mr. Bentley!
[ Knocking Continues ]
Shazam!
They... got
Mr. Bentley's lens.
Where's Mr. Bentley?
He-- He went out. He didn't
say where he was going.
I know he trusts you.
See that he gets his lens
when he returns.
I've got to get
to Mr. Fisher's.
Yes, sir.
[ Wind Howling ]
[ Thunder Crashing ]
You might as well tell me
where your lens is hidden,
Fisher.
What reason have you to believe
it's on these premises?
It's obvious. This is
the place you rushed for
when you heard I had the lenses.
You wished to see
if I left any clues.
[ Thunderclap ]
Very well.
I'll show you.
[ Thunderclap ]
Watch over there for
the wall panel to move.
Get it.
[ Electrical Sparking ]
Clever device, Fisher.
Throw that current off.
Get that lens for me.
If anyone else is k*lled,
it's gonna be you.
[ Thunderclap ]
Drop that g*n.
[ Clicking ]
[ Marvel ]
Whitey! Whitey.
[ Electrical Sparking ]
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.7 - Human Targets
[ Thunder Crashing ]
Whitey! Whitey!
What happened to me?
Say, how did you--
Fisher's dead,
and the lens is gone.
It was the Scorpion.
That's the second lens
he's stolen.
What are we gonna do
to stop him?
Nothing right now.
You must tell Malcolm
and the others to take
some drastic action...
to protect the rest
of the lenses.
Come on.
Okay.
And when
Captain Marvel got there,
Fisher was dead.
We certainly need
Captain Marvel's help
more than ever now.
Oddly enough, he always
seems to know when and where
the Scorpion will strike next.
That's how he
saved my lens.
Where does he get
his information?
How did you know that
Fisher was in danger?
Why-- Well, Billy told me.
Batson?
How did he know?
Why, when he heard about
the message that the Scorpion
broadcast to your meeting--
How did he learn that?
Well-- Well, I guess
Betty must have told him.
Our meetings must be held
in strict confidence.
Our lives depend upon it.
And Miss Wallace should be
made to understand this.
You're right. I shall warn Betty
not to repeat a thing she hears
at these meetings.
We'd have had Bentley's
lens too, if it hadn't
been for Captain Marvel.
I believe I found a way
to take care of him.
At the meeting today,
I learned that Betty Wallace
has been talking too much.
It was her information
that brought Captain Marvel
to Fisher's.
We can use her
to lure him into a trap.
What kind of a trap
would ever hold him?
I have in mind
a destructive force that
no living being could withstand.
Phone Miss Wallace
and tell her that--
Certainly.
I'll bring them
right down.
The broadcasting studio
wants Billy's notes
for his next program.
I thought Billy was gonna
pick them up himself.
He must've
changed his plans.
You want me to go with you?
No. Mr. Malcolm
wants you to stay here.
Now I gotta play nursemaid
to a telephone all afternoon.
[ Tires Screeching ]
Take it easy.
You've got a date
with the Scorpion, lady.
Get in.
[ Yelps ]
[ Laughing ]
Hi, Whitey.
Where's Betty?
The studio phoned
and asked her
to bring your notes.
Didn't you
know about it?
No. I just come over
to get them myself.
Well, say,
you don't suppose that was
a phony message, do you?
I don't know,
but I'm gonna follow her.
You stay here.
I'll call you later.
[ Engine Stops ]
That was a smart trick.
Come on. We'll have
to find those keys.
You come along, too,
and help.
Catch her!
Shazam!
Where's Miss Wallace?
I-- I don't know.
I said, "Where's Miss Wallace?"
She ran into the woods.
That way.
Look along the edge
of the lake.
I'll try down here.
[ Betty Screams ]
You'll be safe enough now.
I'm sure I will,
thanks to you.
But how did you
happen to get here
at an opportune time?
Uh, Billy Batson thought
you might have been
led into a trap.
Billy Batson? Does he know
how to get in touch with you?
Yes. I keep
my radio receiver tuned
to a 16 wavelength.
A broadcast on that wave
will always reach me.
Thanks.
I feel much safer now.
[ Engine Starts ]
Shazam!
Move over, sister.
I'll do the driving now.
And Billy Batson also knows
the wavelength that will
contact Captain Marvel.
Hmm.
Very interesting.
Now, you'll have to get Batson
and take him along
with the girl...
to the shack
on the bombing range.
Right. Do we come back here
and call Captain Marvel?
No. He might be suspicious
unless the girl calls.
Install a broadcasting set
in the shack.
- She can operate it.
- But suppose
she doesn't call him?
I think she will. Bring her in.
There's no need
to be frightened,
Miss Wallace, yet.
That is, if I have
your cooperation.
You'll never have my help.
Perhaps you'd better
listen first.
You can save yourself
and your friend Batson
a lot of trouble.
Are you hit?
It's nothing.
With this action,
you forfeit your life.
Go ahead with our plans.
Pick Batson up at his office
and get both of them
out to the shack at once.
Right.
Move on.
Here he comes.
Barnett. Barnett!
This is the Scorpion.
The plane is taking off...
and will drop
the demolition bombs on
the shack in a few minutes.
Leave the shack
immediately!
Come on. That plane
will be over in no time.
Billy, I'm going to call
Captain Marvel.
He can get us out of here.
[ Clicks ]
Calling Captain Marvel.
Calling Captain Marvel.
It's Betty Wallace
speaking.
Billy and I are tied up
in a shack on the bombing range.
Please help us.
[ Plane Approaching ]
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
I can hear the plane coming!
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
[ Thunder Crashing ]
Whitey! Whitey!
What happened to me?
Say, how did you--
Fisher's dead,
and the lens is gone.
It was the Scorpion.
That's the second lens
he's stolen.
What are we gonna do
to stop him?
Nothing right now.
You must tell Malcolm
and the others to take
some drastic action...
to protect the rest
of the lenses.
Come on.
Okay.
And when
Captain Marvel got there,
Fisher was dead.
We certainly need
Captain Marvel's help
more than ever now.
Oddly enough, he always
seems to know when and where
the Scorpion will strike next.
That's how he
saved my lens.
Where does he get
his information?
How did you know that
Fisher was in danger?
Why-- Well, Billy told me.
Batson?
How did he know?
Why, when he heard about
the message that the Scorpion
broadcast to your meeting--
How did he learn that?
Well-- Well, I guess
Betty must have told him.
Our meetings must be held
in strict confidence.
Our lives depend upon it.
And Miss Wallace should be
made to understand this.
You're right. I shall warn Betty
not to repeat a thing she hears
at these meetings.
We'd have had Bentley's
lens too, if it hadn't
been for Captain Marvel.
I believe I found a way
to take care of him.
At the meeting today,
I learned that Betty Wallace
has been talking too much.
It was her information
that brought Captain Marvel
to Fisher's.
We can use her
to lure him into a trap.
What kind of a trap
would ever hold him?
I have in mind
a destructive force that
no living being could withstand.
Phone Miss Wallace
and tell her that--
Certainly.
I'll bring them
right down.
The broadcasting studio
wants Billy's notes
for his next program.
I thought Billy was gonna
pick them up himself.
He must've
changed his plans.
You want me to go with you?
No. Mr. Malcolm
wants you to stay here.
Now I gotta play nursemaid
to a telephone all afternoon.
[ Tires Screeching ]
Take it easy.
You've got a date
with the Scorpion, lady.
Get in.
[ Yelps ]
[ Laughing ]
Hi, Whitey.
Where's Betty?
The studio phoned
and asked her
to bring your notes.
Didn't you
know about it?
No. I just come over
to get them myself.
Well, say,
you don't suppose that was
a phony message, do you?
I don't know,
but I'm gonna follow her.
You stay here.
I'll call you later.
[ Engine Stops ]
That was a smart trick.
Come on. We'll have
to find those keys.
You come along, too,
and help.
Catch her!
Shazam!
Where's Miss Wallace?
I-- I don't know.
I said, "Where's Miss Wallace?"
She ran into the woods.
That way.
Look along the edge
of the lake.
I'll try down here.
[ Betty Screams ]
You'll be safe enough now.
I'm sure I will,
thanks to you.
But how did you
happen to get here
at an opportune time?
Uh, Billy Batson thought
you might have been
led into a trap.
Billy Batson? Does he know
how to get in touch with you?
Yes. I keep
my radio receiver tuned
to a 16 wavelength.
A broadcast on that wave
will always reach me.
Thanks.
I feel much safer now.
[ Engine Starts ]
Shazam!
Move over, sister.
I'll do the driving now.
And Billy Batson also knows
the wavelength that will
contact Captain Marvel.
Hmm.
Very interesting.
Now, you'll have to get Batson
and take him along
with the girl...
to the shack
on the bombing range.
Right. Do we come back here
and call Captain Marvel?
No. He might be suspicious
unless the girl calls.
Install a broadcasting set
in the shack.
- She can operate it.
- But suppose
she doesn't call him?
I think she will. Bring her in.
There's no need
to be frightened,
Miss Wallace, yet.
That is, if I have
your cooperation.
You'll never have my help.
Perhaps you'd better
listen first.
You can save yourself
and your friend Batson
a lot of trouble.
Are you hit?
It's nothing.
With this action,
you forfeit your life.
Go ahead with our plans.
Pick Batson up at his office
and get both of them
out to the shack at once.
Right.
Move on.
Here he comes.
Barnett. Barnett!
This is the Scorpion.
The plane is taking off...
and will drop
the demolition bombs on
the shack in a few minutes.
Leave the shack
immediately!
Come on. That plane
will be over in no time.
Billy, I'm going to call
Captain Marvel.
He can get us out of here.
[ Clicks ]
Calling Captain Marvel.
Calling Captain Marvel.
It's Betty Wallace
speaking.
Billy and I are tied up
in a shack on the bombing range.
Please help us.
[ Plane Approaching ]
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
I can hear the plane coming!
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.8 - Boomerang
Barnett. Barnett!
This is the Scorpion.
The plane is taking off...
and will drop
the demolition bombs on
the shack in a few minutes.
Leave the shack
immediately!
Come on. That plane
will be over in no time.
Billy, I'm going to call
Captain Marvel.
He can get us out of here.
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
I can hear the plane coming!
[ Bombs Whistling ]
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
Shazam!
[ Bombs Whistling ]
Shazam!
Betty! Betty!
You all right?
I got loose
just in time.
This is dangerous business,
Betty. For your own good,
you better give up your job.
I can't quit now, Billy.
I got a real clue
to the Scorpion.
How's that?
When they took me
to the Scorpion,
I sh*t at him,
and I injured his hand--
the right one.
If the Scorpion's one of the
scientists, we'll spot him
at the meeting tomorrow.
Come on. We got
a lot of hiking to do.
And Captain Marvel
got the girl out.
I'll remove Captain Marvel
in due time.
Yeah, but how?
When I complete this atom
smasher, I'll have a w*apon
that not even he can withstand.
But I must have
those other lenses.
And Billy Batson
continually interferes.
We meet today,
and Batson will be there.
I count on you
to take care of him.
I've got one trick
that never misses.
But how about your hand?
Won't that give you away?
Don't worry, Barnett.
I've taken care of that.
Everybody here?
Yes, they're all here.
You got the paper ready?
Here it is.
This oughta do the trick.
I hope so.
Morning, gentlemen.
Hello, Billy.
Here's a statement from
the museum that guarantees
the authenticity...
of the specimens
we brought back from Siam.
They want each of us
to sign it.
The usual formality.
Billy, you're wanted
at the telephone.
Oh, thank you.
Pardon me.
Nice timing, Betty.
Well? Who is it?
It's Dr. Lang.
Dr. Lang.
That's hard to believe.
What are you
going to do now?
Search his house.
If he is the Scorpion,
then the golden scorpion and
the lenses ought to be there.
But Dr. Lang keeps a guard
on the gate day and night.
Is that Lang's
hat and coat?
Yes. Why?
If I wear these and
take his car, I'll bet
I can get by those guards.
But Dr. Lang
may want to leave soon.
Tell him I had to take his car,
and keep him here
as long as you can.
- Who's that?
- It must be Lang.
It's his car.
[ Engine Starts ]
Come on. Let's go.
How do you want it set?
So she'll blow when
the speedometer hits 50.
Oh, Dr. Lang,
are you leaving
so soon?
Why, yes. I have some
very important work
to attend to.
I'm terribly sorry,
but your car isn't here.
Billy had
to borrow it.
What do you mean?
Whitey was supposed
to pick him up, but he
didn't get here in time.
Yeah. I kind of got tied up,
but I'll be glad to take you
any place you wanna go.
Never mind.
I'll call a cab.
No, it's no trouble at all.
All right then,
but I must get to my home
immediately.
It's a pleasure.
Very well. Come on.
You ready?
All set.
Let's get out of here.
- Hello, Dr. Lang.
- Hello.
It's Billy Batson.
We've gotta stop him.
Put up your hands
and keep 'em high.
Search him.
What'll we do with him?
Leave him there. Come on.
Can't you go
a little faster?
I'm in a hurry.
I don't like to drive
over 50 miles an hour,
Dr. Lang.
Then let me drive.
I'll step it up a bit.
[ Coughing ]
[ Continues Coughing ]
Shazam!
Shazam!
Billy Batson.
Yes, Dr. Lang. When I saw
your wounded hand, I knew
you were the Scorpion.
What do you mean?
Scorpion was wounded
in the hand yesterday.
Since you're
the only suspect
with a bandaged hand--
I can explain that.
Perhaps
you can also explain...
why the Scorpion's men
att*cked me when
I came in here.
Of course I can,
but it's not safe
out here, Billy.
Let's go into the house.
I'd be glad to.
I'd planned on searching
your house anyway.
I have no objections. Come on.
Won't you make yourselves
comfortable, gentlemen.
Benson,
it's rather cold in here.
Will you turn on the furnace...
and give us plenty of heat.
Yes, sir.
I can believe the story
of your injury, Dr. Lang--
[ Coughs ]
but how do you explain
the Scorpion's men being here?
They're after me.
The Scorpion
wants my lens.
Perhaps, but--
Gee, I'm getting so sleepy.
I can't--
[ Rings ]
Benson, I must leave at once.
[ Panting ]
The Scorpion's men
may be here any moment.
These chaps
wouldn't allow me to leave,
so I had to gas them.
I understand, sir.
What do you wish
to do with them?
I imagine
Whitey will be all right,
but if the Scorpion's men
find Billy, they'll k*ll him,
so I have to take him
to a safer place.
Come, Benson, help me
to get him into the car.
Lefty! Lefty.
[ Groans ]
What?
Look! Look!
It's Lang and Billy.
Come on.
We've gotta catch 'em.
Put that away.
We've gotta
get Lang alive.
Can't you go any faster?
I'll run him
off the road.
Barnett. Barnett!
This is the Scorpion.
The plane is taking off...
and will drop
the demolition bombs on
the shack in a few minutes.
Leave the shack
immediately!
Come on. That plane
will be over in no time.
Billy, I'm going to call
Captain Marvel.
He can get us out of here.
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
I can hear the plane coming!
[ Bombs Whistling ]
Captain Marvel! Captain Marvel!
Shazam!
[ Bombs Whistling ]
Shazam!
Betty! Betty!
You all right?
I got loose
just in time.
This is dangerous business,
Betty. For your own good,
you better give up your job.
I can't quit now, Billy.
I got a real clue
to the Scorpion.
How's that?
When they took me
to the Scorpion,
I sh*t at him,
and I injured his hand--
the right one.
If the Scorpion's one of the
scientists, we'll spot him
at the meeting tomorrow.
Come on. We got
a lot of hiking to do.
And Captain Marvel
got the girl out.
I'll remove Captain Marvel
in due time.
Yeah, but how?
When I complete this atom
smasher, I'll have a w*apon
that not even he can withstand.
But I must have
those other lenses.
And Billy Batson
continually interferes.
We meet today,
and Batson will be there.
I count on you
to take care of him.
I've got one trick
that never misses.
But how about your hand?
Won't that give you away?
Don't worry, Barnett.
I've taken care of that.
Everybody here?
Yes, they're all here.
You got the paper ready?
Here it is.
This oughta do the trick.
I hope so.
Morning, gentlemen.
Hello, Billy.
Here's a statement from
the museum that guarantees
the authenticity...
of the specimens
we brought back from Siam.
They want each of us
to sign it.
The usual formality.
Billy, you're wanted
at the telephone.
Oh, thank you.
Pardon me.
Nice timing, Betty.
Well? Who is it?
It's Dr. Lang.
Dr. Lang.
That's hard to believe.
What are you
going to do now?
Search his house.
If he is the Scorpion,
then the golden scorpion and
the lenses ought to be there.
But Dr. Lang keeps a guard
on the gate day and night.
Is that Lang's
hat and coat?
Yes. Why?
If I wear these and
take his car, I'll bet
I can get by those guards.
But Dr. Lang
may want to leave soon.
Tell him I had to take his car,
and keep him here
as long as you can.
- Who's that?
- It must be Lang.
It's his car.
[ Engine Starts ]
Come on. Let's go.
How do you want it set?
So she'll blow when
the speedometer hits 50.
Oh, Dr. Lang,
are you leaving
so soon?
Why, yes. I have some
very important work
to attend to.
I'm terribly sorry,
but your car isn't here.
Billy had
to borrow it.
What do you mean?
Whitey was supposed
to pick him up, but he
didn't get here in time.
Yeah. I kind of got tied up,
but I'll be glad to take you
any place you wanna go.
Never mind.
I'll call a cab.
No, it's no trouble at all.
All right then,
but I must get to my home
immediately.
It's a pleasure.
Very well. Come on.
You ready?
All set.
Let's get out of here.
- Hello, Dr. Lang.
- Hello.
It's Billy Batson.
We've gotta stop him.
Put up your hands
and keep 'em high.
Search him.
What'll we do with him?
Leave him there. Come on.
Can't you go
a little faster?
I'm in a hurry.
I don't like to drive
over 50 miles an hour,
Dr. Lang.
Then let me drive.
I'll step it up a bit.
[ Coughing ]
[ Continues Coughing ]
Shazam!
Shazam!
Billy Batson.
Yes, Dr. Lang. When I saw
your wounded hand, I knew
you were the Scorpion.
What do you mean?
Scorpion was wounded
in the hand yesterday.
Since you're
the only suspect
with a bandaged hand--
I can explain that.
Perhaps
you can also explain...
why the Scorpion's men
att*cked me when
I came in here.
Of course I can,
but it's not safe
out here, Billy.
Let's go into the house.
I'd be glad to.
I'd planned on searching
your house anyway.
I have no objections. Come on.
Won't you make yourselves
comfortable, gentlemen.
Benson,
it's rather cold in here.
Will you turn on the furnace...
and give us plenty of heat.
Yes, sir.
I can believe the story
of your injury, Dr. Lang--
[ Coughs ]
but how do you explain
the Scorpion's men being here?
They're after me.
The Scorpion
wants my lens.
Perhaps, but--
Gee, I'm getting so sleepy.
I can't--
[ Rings ]
Benson, I must leave at once.
[ Panting ]
The Scorpion's men
may be here any moment.
These chaps
wouldn't allow me to leave,
so I had to gas them.
I understand, sir.
What do you wish
to do with them?
I imagine
Whitey will be all right,
but if the Scorpion's men
find Billy, they'll k*ll him,
so I have to take him
to a safer place.
Come, Benson, help me
to get him into the car.
Lefty! Lefty.
[ Groans ]
What?
Look! Look!
It's Lang and Billy.
Come on.
We've gotta catch 'em.
Put that away.
We've gotta
get Lang alive.
Can't you go any faster?
I'll run him
off the road.
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.9 - Dead Man's Trap
Put that away.
We've gotta
get Lang alive.
Hello, Barnett?
This is Pete at Lang's place.
Dr. Lang just drove out
with Billy Batson.
They took the Mill Valley Road.
Mill Valley Road? All right.
I'll head 'em off.
Mill Valley Road.
Can't you go any faster?
I'll run him
off the road.
Billy! Billy!
[ Coughs ]
There's-- There's been
an accident.
So I see.
Are you hurt?
No, but my companion,
he's unconscious.
We'll be glad
to take him along too.
Our orders were to get Lang,
but the Scorpion will be
glad to get Batson too.
Now if you'll--
if you'll take me to--
We know where to take you.
Get in.
Wh-What do you mean?
I said get in!
The Scorpion!
Yes, Dr. Lang,
the Scorpion.
It's a pleasure
to see you here.
Please, be seated.
Billy Batson was with him,
so I brought him along.
Splendid.
Where's Batson?
Downstairs under guard.
He's unconscious.
I'll attend to him when
I finish with Dr. Lang.
What do you want of me?
Your lens to help complete
the golden scorpion
atom smasher.
That's something I--
I'll never give you.
I think I can
change your mind.
Barnett, prepare to loosen
Dr. Lang's tongue.
Are you going
to talk now, Dr. Lang?
Yes! Yes!
Anything you wish!
Release him, Barnett.
Where's your lens?
In my library.
There's a painting.
Behind the painting,
there's-- there's a safe.
Write down the combination.
Get the lens
from Lang's safe at once.
Yes, sir.
Wait.
Something should be done
with Batson.
Do you want me
to take care of him?
No. That's a pleasure
I'm reserving for myself.
I'll have him
brought up.
Wha-- What are you
going to do with me?
Nothing, until I know your lens
is where you say it is.
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
He hasn't come to yet.
Well, get some water
and bring him out of it.
Shazam!
[ Screams ]
Captain Marvel!
Yes. Now I'll learn
who you really are.
And that g*n of yours
isn't going to stop me.
But I think it will.
Dr. Lang will die
if you come one step closer.
[ Rings ]
Mr. Malcolm's secretary
speaking.
Who? Oh, Dr. Lang.
- Let me talk to Malcolm.
- Mr. Malcolm's out of town.
The Scorpion's men
are after my lens.
Can I be of any assistance?
The safe in your library?
Yes, that's right.
It's in the alcove
behind a painting.
The combination is R-24--
Now, Betty, repeat
that combination to me.
And then back to R-11.
I'll start at once.
Now, Betty,
there's something
I must warn you about.
There's a death trap
in the--
[ Door Opens ]
You're the Scorpion?
Dr. Lang! Dr. Lang!
Betty-- Save her.
Go to my house.
Why?
Lens in my safe.
There's a death trap.
Save her.
Pete, we're gonna be
busy inside. Understand?
Sure.
Lock up the gates
and keep out of sight.
This must be it.
This is it!
Open up those panels.
Here's the combination.
Right, 24.
Shazam!
Betty! Betty!
Fix everything
just the way
you found it.
And here's the combination.
But he talked about some danger.
A matter of life or death,
he said.
I think I know
what he meant.
There was
a man with a g*n
as you drove up.
Really? Where is he?
He's been
well taken care of.
Let's go get that lens.
He said it was in the alcove,
didn't he?
Yes, behind the painting.
This is it.
Read the combination to me.
Right, 24.
Left, 18.
Right, nine.
Left, 16.
Right, seven.
Left, 10.
And here's the last number:
right, 11.
Put that away.
We've gotta
get Lang alive.
Hello, Barnett?
This is Pete at Lang's place.
Dr. Lang just drove out
with Billy Batson.
They took the Mill Valley Road.
Mill Valley Road? All right.
I'll head 'em off.
Mill Valley Road.
Can't you go any faster?
I'll run him
off the road.
Billy! Billy!
[ Coughs ]
There's-- There's been
an accident.
So I see.
Are you hurt?
No, but my companion,
he's unconscious.
We'll be glad
to take him along too.
Our orders were to get Lang,
but the Scorpion will be
glad to get Batson too.
Now if you'll--
if you'll take me to--
We know where to take you.
Get in.
Wh-What do you mean?
I said get in!
The Scorpion!
Yes, Dr. Lang,
the Scorpion.
It's a pleasure
to see you here.
Please, be seated.
Billy Batson was with him,
so I brought him along.
Splendid.
Where's Batson?
Downstairs under guard.
He's unconscious.
I'll attend to him when
I finish with Dr. Lang.
What do you want of me?
Your lens to help complete
the golden scorpion
atom smasher.
That's something I--
I'll never give you.
I think I can
change your mind.
Barnett, prepare to loosen
Dr. Lang's tongue.
Are you going
to talk now, Dr. Lang?
Yes! Yes!
Anything you wish!
Release him, Barnett.
Where's your lens?
In my library.
There's a painting.
Behind the painting,
there's-- there's a safe.
Write down the combination.
Get the lens
from Lang's safe at once.
Yes, sir.
Wait.
Something should be done
with Batson.
Do you want me
to take care of him?
No. That's a pleasure
I'm reserving for myself.
I'll have him
brought up.
Wha-- What are you
going to do with me?
Nothing, until I know your lens
is where you say it is.
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
He hasn't come to yet.
Well, get some water
and bring him out of it.
Shazam!
[ Screams ]
Captain Marvel!
Yes. Now I'll learn
who you really are.
And that g*n of yours
isn't going to stop me.
But I think it will.
Dr. Lang will die
if you come one step closer.
[ Rings ]
Mr. Malcolm's secretary
speaking.
Who? Oh, Dr. Lang.
- Let me talk to Malcolm.
- Mr. Malcolm's out of town.
The Scorpion's men
are after my lens.
Can I be of any assistance?
The safe in your library?
Yes, that's right.
It's in the alcove
behind a painting.
The combination is R-24--
Now, Betty, repeat
that combination to me.
And then back to R-11.
I'll start at once.
Now, Betty,
there's something
I must warn you about.
There's a death trap
in the--
[ Door Opens ]
You're the Scorpion?
Dr. Lang! Dr. Lang!
Betty-- Save her.
Go to my house.
Why?
Lens in my safe.
There's a death trap.
Save her.
Pete, we're gonna be
busy inside. Understand?
Sure.
Lock up the gates
and keep out of sight.
This must be it.
This is it!
Open up those panels.
Here's the combination.
Right, 24.
Shazam!
Betty! Betty!
Fix everything
just the way
you found it.
And here's the combination.
But he talked about some danger.
A matter of life or death,
he said.
I think I know
what he meant.
There was
a man with a g*n
as you drove up.
Really? Where is he?
He's been
well taken care of.
Let's go get that lens.
He said it was in the alcove,
didn't he?
Yes, behind the painting.
This is it.
Read the combination to me.
Right, 24.
Left, 18.
Right, nine.
Left, 16.
Right, seven.
Left, 10.
And here's the last number:
right, 11.
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.10 - Doom Ship
And here's the combination.
But he talked about some danger.
A matter of life or death,
he said.
I think I know
what he meant.
There was a man with a g*n
as you drove up.
Really? Where is he?
He's been
well taken care of.
Let's go get that lens.
Fix everything just
the way you found it.
He said it was
in the alcove, didn't he?
Yes. Behind the painting.
This is it.
Read the combination to me.
Right, 24.
Left, 18.
Right, nine.
Left, 16.
Right, seven.
Left, 10. And here's
the last number:
right, 11.
It's all there is.
It's just a map.
[ Barnett ]
Yeah, but it shows
where Lang hid his lens.
Lang never brought his lens
back to the United Sates.
He left it in the tomb.
Then we'd better get
this map to the Scorpion
right away.
Get the map and get out.
I'll take care of the kid.
Shazam!
Shazam!
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
Where'd the other man go?
I don't know. I didn't see
anyone when I came to.
But--
Never mind him.
They were the Scorpion's men
and they know where
Dr. Lang's lens is hidden.
We gotta get
to Mr. Malcolm at once.
I got the map but
the Scorpion knows where
the lens is hidden.
Gentlemen--
I beg your pardon.
I'm sorry.
There is but
one course open to us.
We must get to
the Valley of Tombs
before the Scorpion.
Betty?
Yes, Mr. Malcolm?
Find out when the first
steamer leaves for Bangkok,
then book passage
for all of us.
I assume that
you all wish to see
this thing through?
I am honored.
Naturally.
You can count me in, sir.
And I'll get Whitey there too.
I'll take care
of that immediately.
Well, what's to be done
with the map, Malcolm?
Suppose I take care of it?
I thought you were
afraid of the curse
of the Scorpion.
We are agreed that
the possession of this map
will endanger a man's life...
so long as
the Scorpion lives.
Therefore, I propose this--
Each one of us,
including Betty, shall have
a portion of the map.
This way, I'm sure
we shall all reach Siam alive.
I've booked passage
on the freighter Carfax.
It sails for Bangkok
at midnight.
Splendid.
I've divided the map
as a precaution
against the Scorpion.
This is your share.
Guard it carefully.
Yes, Mr. Malcolm.
I shall expect you all
at the Carfax pier
promptly at 11:30 tonight.
I leave for Bangkok
on the freighter Carfax
at midnight tonight.
Here are your orders
and ample funds
for your needs until I return.
Yes, sir.
[ Bentley ] Sit down, Malcolm.
This storm's enough to wreck
anyone's nerves...
without you pacing
like a caged beast.
Well, I'm sorry,
but I'm worried.
About the storm?
No, the Scorpion.
He may have
gone by clipper.
If he gets to
the Valley of Tombs
ahead of us,
everything
we have fought for
will be lost.
That's not likely.
What did
the captain say, Billy?
We're way off our course.
We're somewhere near
the Siamese coast.
I think she'll be
out of the typhoon
by morning.
It's pretty bad
out on deck.
Get another lashing
on that deck cargo.
Aye, aye, sir.
Mr. Carlson?
Yes, sir.
Send another man aloft.
Get aloft.
Breakers ahead!
I'll warn the passengers.
Get aft.
We're going on the rocks.
Get your life belts
and come on deck.
[ Chattering ]
[ Crunches ]
Can you launch the boats?
In this storm?
Not a chance.
Drop the anchor. It may
hold us on the reef.
Aye, aye, sir.
We've got a chance
if the anchor holds.
How about a breeches buoy
to get ashore?
No way to get
a line across.
Shazam!
Who are you?
Where'd you come from?
Captain Marvel.
Gimme a breeches buoy line
and I'll take it ashore for you.
How can you--
Don't worry about him.
He can do anything.
Let's go.
Give him a lifeline.
When you get ashore,
fasten the heavy line to
the highest point you can find.
We'll rig the breeches buoy
and signal when we're ready
for you to haul it in.
Yes, sir.
All set, sir.
All right, miss,
you first.
I left something in my cabin.
Hurry it up, then.
You're next.
Captain,
you're wanted forward.
See that everyone
gets off safely.
Aye, aye, sir.
[ Thud ]
Boy, was that
some ride!
Work this haul line.
I'm gonna get
some firewood.
Shazam!
Well, this storm
has certainly gone down.
Anyway,
we got everybody off.
Say, where's Betty?
I thought she was
around here somewhere.
Carlson, I thought
you got everybody off.
I'm sure I had
everybody accounted for, sir.
I was the last man
to leave the ship,
and I didn't see anyone.
She must still be in her cabin.
She might have been
knocked out when we struck.
Quick, get me back
to that ship.
Betty!
Betty.
The ship's going down.
And here's the combination.
But he talked about some danger.
A matter of life or death,
he said.
I think I know
what he meant.
There was a man with a g*n
as you drove up.
Really? Where is he?
He's been
well taken care of.
Let's go get that lens.
Fix everything just
the way you found it.
He said it was
in the alcove, didn't he?
Yes. Behind the painting.
This is it.
Read the combination to me.
Right, 24.
Left, 18.
Right, nine.
Left, 16.
Right, seven.
Left, 10. And here's
the last number:
right, 11.
It's all there is.
It's just a map.
[ Barnett ]
Yeah, but it shows
where Lang hid his lens.
Lang never brought his lens
back to the United Sates.
He left it in the tomb.
Then we'd better get
this map to the Scorpion
right away.
Get the map and get out.
I'll take care of the kid.
Shazam!
Shazam!
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
Where'd the other man go?
I don't know. I didn't see
anyone when I came to.
But--
Never mind him.
They were the Scorpion's men
and they know where
Dr. Lang's lens is hidden.
We gotta get
to Mr. Malcolm at once.
I got the map but
the Scorpion knows where
the lens is hidden.
Gentlemen--
I beg your pardon.
I'm sorry.
There is but
one course open to us.
We must get to
the Valley of Tombs
before the Scorpion.
Betty?
Yes, Mr. Malcolm?
Find out when the first
steamer leaves for Bangkok,
then book passage
for all of us.
I assume that
you all wish to see
this thing through?
I am honored.
Naturally.
You can count me in, sir.
And I'll get Whitey there too.
I'll take care
of that immediately.
Well, what's to be done
with the map, Malcolm?
Suppose I take care of it?
I thought you were
afraid of the curse
of the Scorpion.
We are agreed that
the possession of this map
will endanger a man's life...
so long as
the Scorpion lives.
Therefore, I propose this--
Each one of us,
including Betty, shall have
a portion of the map.
This way, I'm sure
we shall all reach Siam alive.
I've booked passage
on the freighter Carfax.
It sails for Bangkok
at midnight.
Splendid.
I've divided the map
as a precaution
against the Scorpion.
This is your share.
Guard it carefully.
Yes, Mr. Malcolm.
I shall expect you all
at the Carfax pier
promptly at 11:30 tonight.
I leave for Bangkok
on the freighter Carfax
at midnight tonight.
Here are your orders
and ample funds
for your needs until I return.
Yes, sir.
[ Bentley ] Sit down, Malcolm.
This storm's enough to wreck
anyone's nerves...
without you pacing
like a caged beast.
Well, I'm sorry,
but I'm worried.
About the storm?
No, the Scorpion.
He may have
gone by clipper.
If he gets to
the Valley of Tombs
ahead of us,
everything
we have fought for
will be lost.
That's not likely.
What did
the captain say, Billy?
We're way off our course.
We're somewhere near
the Siamese coast.
I think she'll be
out of the typhoon
by morning.
It's pretty bad
out on deck.
Get another lashing
on that deck cargo.
Aye, aye, sir.
Mr. Carlson?
Yes, sir.
Send another man aloft.
Get aloft.
Breakers ahead!
I'll warn the passengers.
Get aft.
We're going on the rocks.
Get your life belts
and come on deck.
[ Chattering ]
[ Crunches ]
Can you launch the boats?
In this storm?
Not a chance.
Drop the anchor. It may
hold us on the reef.
Aye, aye, sir.
We've got a chance
if the anchor holds.
How about a breeches buoy
to get ashore?
No way to get
a line across.
Shazam!
Who are you?
Where'd you come from?
Captain Marvel.
Gimme a breeches buoy line
and I'll take it ashore for you.
How can you--
Don't worry about him.
He can do anything.
Let's go.
Give him a lifeline.
When you get ashore,
fasten the heavy line to
the highest point you can find.
We'll rig the breeches buoy
and signal when we're ready
for you to haul it in.
Yes, sir.
All set, sir.
All right, miss,
you first.
I left something in my cabin.
Hurry it up, then.
You're next.
Captain,
you're wanted forward.
See that everyone
gets off safely.
Aye, aye, sir.
[ Thud ]
Boy, was that
some ride!
Work this haul line.
I'm gonna get
some firewood.
Shazam!
Well, this storm
has certainly gone down.
Anyway,
we got everybody off.
Say, where's Betty?
I thought she was
around here somewhere.
Carlson, I thought
you got everybody off.
I'm sure I had
everybody accounted for, sir.
I was the last man
to leave the ship,
and I didn't see anyone.
She must still be in her cabin.
She might have been
knocked out when we struck.
Quick, get me back
to that ship.
Betty!
Betty.
The ship's going down.
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.11 - Valley of Death
Well, this storm
has certainly gone down.
Say, where's Betty?
I thought she was
around here somewhere.
Carlson, I thought
you got everybody off.
I'm sure I had
everybody accounted for, sir.
She must still be in her cabin.
She might have been
knocked out when we struck.
Quick, get me back
to that ship.
Betty!
Betty.
The ship's going down.
Look, there they are.
They're swimming ashore.
Come on!
So you went
to your cabin, Betty.
Then what happened?
I was looking for some
important papers when
someone struck me from behind.
[ Malcolm ] Have you
any idea who it was?
No.
[ Billy ]
Why would anyone
want to k*ll you?
He must have been after
my section of the map.
He took my handbag.
Was the map
in the bag?
No.
It's in a waterproof
envelope pinned
inside my jacket.
That was smart!
Say, how do we
get away from here?
Khandapur, a native village,
is just across the hills.
We can reach there
in a few hours.
Good. Let's get started.
I suggest we rest up
for a couple of days...
and start for
the Valley of Tombs
day after tomorrow.
I think that's
a sensible idea.
Suits me.
Now, Billy--
Yes, sir?
You and Whitey see what
you can round up on the way
of cars and equipment.
Yes, sir.
Come on, laughing boy.
Some days, it don't
even pay to get up.
It's from my master,
the Scorpion.
White infidels plan
to enter the sacred valley
the day after tomorrow.
He will give you
the signal to att*ck.
But... our men are few.
They will be reluctant
to face the g*ns
of these foreigners.
There will be no danger.
I shall prepare a trap
which will wipe them out
before they can fire a sh*t.
We will contact you
immediately upon our return
to America. Yours truly.
Well, Billy, what luck?
A lot better
than I expected.
I found two cars
and all the equipment we need.
We can get started right away.
[ Malcolm ] We hadn't planned
to leave until tomorrow.
Why, of course not. We can't
go on such short notice.
Are you sure
the equipment is adequate?
And that the cars
are in good order?
Well, certainly.
I checked everything.
It's early yet
and it's no use wasting
any more time here.
I'd like to get started
and get it over with. We can
get there before dark, can't we?
Why, uh, yes.
I suppose we can.
Sure we can. Easily.
Come on. Let's go.
Cut it out, will ya, Billy?
You all set?
Go ahead, Whitey.
I'll be right behind.
Okay.
Shazam!
Why were you sending
that signal?
Come on!
Talk or I'll--
Yes. Please.
I'll talk. The signal was
to let my people know...
that the Malcolm expedition
has entered the pass.
Are they gonna att*ck them?
No. They have blocked
the road in the canyon.
They will
blow up the mountainside...
and burry them
under a landslide.
What!
The white infidels
are driving through the pass.
They were not expected
until tomorrow.
No matter.
We are ready for them.
Finish laying
the fuse.
Was not the Scorpion
to give us the signal
for the att*ck?
So his message said,
but he may not have
the opportunity now.
Our orders are clear.
We must destroy the white men
before they enter the valley.
The infidels
are in our hands.
Let's try
to push this thing
out of the way.
No, it's no use.
We'll have to chop it up.
There are axes
in the car.
Come on. Let's get them.
Captain Marvel!
I'll move that tree.
Get in the car.
The mountain's gonna blow up!
Captain Marvel certainly
saved our lives that time.
Yes. But who planned
that trap for us?
Must have been the natives.
Step on it, Whitey.
We won't be safe until
we're out of this pass.
The infidels have reached
the Valley of the Tombs.
They will again dishonor
our ancient gods.
Let us ride down
and att*ck them.
They are well armed,
and we are too few.
We must think of a way
to arouse all the tribes
against them.
If only the volcano would speak.
Its eruption has always been
a signal for our men
to assemble.
But the volcano
is sleeping.
We will wake it up...
by diverting the river into it
as ancient warriors once did.
Come.
Let's join the pieces
of our map and see
where he hid the lens.
Why, it looks like
one of the slabs
inside the tomb.
Good.
Let's go
and get the lens.
I'll not be a party
to invasion of
the sacred tomb.
Nothing but disaster
can come of it.
I think I'll stay outside
and keep an eye on the cars.
That's a good idea, Billy.
Whitey, get us some torches
and bring us some tools.
The stream is blocked.
Now the water will flow
into the volcano craters.
This is the place all right.
Yes, but we'll have to
pry off the slab.
Well, that won't be difficult.
You brought your tools?
Yes, sir.
The volcano's
getting active.
Scorpio is angry
because unbelievers
have entered the tomb.
Why, the volcano
is erupting.
The walls may fall down on us.
Somebody can give me
a hand with this quick!
Here it is.
Why, yes! See.
Why, it's
the same as mine.
I'll take care of this.
It's an earthquake.
They'll be caught in the tomb.
Wait!
Come on. Let's get
out of here before
this joint falls apart.
Well, this storm
has certainly gone down.
Say, where's Betty?
I thought she was
around here somewhere.
Carlson, I thought
you got everybody off.
I'm sure I had
everybody accounted for, sir.
She must still be in her cabin.
She might have been
knocked out when we struck.
Quick, get me back
to that ship.
Betty!
Betty.
The ship's going down.
Look, there they are.
They're swimming ashore.
Come on!
So you went
to your cabin, Betty.
Then what happened?
I was looking for some
important papers when
someone struck me from behind.
[ Malcolm ] Have you
any idea who it was?
No.
[ Billy ]
Why would anyone
want to k*ll you?
He must have been after
my section of the map.
He took my handbag.
Was the map
in the bag?
No.
It's in a waterproof
envelope pinned
inside my jacket.
That was smart!
Say, how do we
get away from here?
Khandapur, a native village,
is just across the hills.
We can reach there
in a few hours.
Good. Let's get started.
I suggest we rest up
for a couple of days...
and start for
the Valley of Tombs
day after tomorrow.
I think that's
a sensible idea.
Suits me.
Now, Billy--
Yes, sir?
You and Whitey see what
you can round up on the way
of cars and equipment.
Yes, sir.
Come on, laughing boy.
Some days, it don't
even pay to get up.
It's from my master,
the Scorpion.
White infidels plan
to enter the sacred valley
the day after tomorrow.
He will give you
the signal to att*ck.
But... our men are few.
They will be reluctant
to face the g*ns
of these foreigners.
There will be no danger.
I shall prepare a trap
which will wipe them out
before they can fire a sh*t.
We will contact you
immediately upon our return
to America. Yours truly.
Well, Billy, what luck?
A lot better
than I expected.
I found two cars
and all the equipment we need.
We can get started right away.
[ Malcolm ] We hadn't planned
to leave until tomorrow.
Why, of course not. We can't
go on such short notice.
Are you sure
the equipment is adequate?
And that the cars
are in good order?
Well, certainly.
I checked everything.
It's early yet
and it's no use wasting
any more time here.
I'd like to get started
and get it over with. We can
get there before dark, can't we?
Why, uh, yes.
I suppose we can.
Sure we can. Easily.
Come on. Let's go.
Cut it out, will ya, Billy?
You all set?
Go ahead, Whitey.
I'll be right behind.
Okay.
Shazam!
Why were you sending
that signal?
Come on!
Talk or I'll--
Yes. Please.
I'll talk. The signal was
to let my people know...
that the Malcolm expedition
has entered the pass.
Are they gonna att*ck them?
No. They have blocked
the road in the canyon.
They will
blow up the mountainside...
and burry them
under a landslide.
What!
The white infidels
are driving through the pass.
They were not expected
until tomorrow.
No matter.
We are ready for them.
Finish laying
the fuse.
Was not the Scorpion
to give us the signal
for the att*ck?
So his message said,
but he may not have
the opportunity now.
Our orders are clear.
We must destroy the white men
before they enter the valley.
The infidels
are in our hands.
Let's try
to push this thing
out of the way.
No, it's no use.
We'll have to chop it up.
There are axes
in the car.
Come on. Let's get them.
Captain Marvel!
I'll move that tree.
Get in the car.
The mountain's gonna blow up!
Captain Marvel certainly
saved our lives that time.
Yes. But who planned
that trap for us?
Must have been the natives.
Step on it, Whitey.
We won't be safe until
we're out of this pass.
The infidels have reached
the Valley of the Tombs.
They will again dishonor
our ancient gods.
Let us ride down
and att*ck them.
They are well armed,
and we are too few.
We must think of a way
to arouse all the tribes
against them.
If only the volcano would speak.
Its eruption has always been
a signal for our men
to assemble.
But the volcano
is sleeping.
We will wake it up...
by diverting the river into it
as ancient warriors once did.
Come.
Let's join the pieces
of our map and see
where he hid the lens.
Why, it looks like
one of the slabs
inside the tomb.
Good.
Let's go
and get the lens.
I'll not be a party
to invasion of
the sacred tomb.
Nothing but disaster
can come of it.
I think I'll stay outside
and keep an eye on the cars.
That's a good idea, Billy.
Whitey, get us some torches
and bring us some tools.
The stream is blocked.
Now the water will flow
into the volcano craters.
This is the place all right.
Yes, but we'll have to
pry off the slab.
Well, that won't be difficult.
You brought your tools?
Yes, sir.
The volcano's
getting active.
Scorpio is angry
because unbelievers
have entered the tomb.
Why, the volcano
is erupting.
The walls may fall down on us.
Somebody can give me
a hand with this quick!
Here it is.
Why, yes! See.
Why, it's
the same as mine.
I'll take care of this.
It's an earthquake.
They'll be caught in the tomb.
Wait!
Come on. Let's get
out of here before
this joint falls apart.
Re: Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
1.12 - Captain Marvel's Secret
The stream is blocked.
Now the water will flow
into the volcano craters.
Scorpio is angry
because unbelievers
have entered the tomb.
Why, the volcano
is erupting.
The walls may fall down on us.
Somebody can give me
a hand with this quick!
Here it is.
Why, yes! See.
Why, it's
the same as mine.
I'll take care of this.
It's an earthquake.
They'll be caught in the tomb.
Wait!
Come on. Let's get
out of here before
this joint falls apart.
Do you hear that?
What is it?
It's the tribal signal
for the natives to gather.
This volcano
is sacred to them.
Its eruption
would arouse them
to k*ll all foreigners.
They're your people,
Tal Chotali. You must be able
to make them understand.
I can try.
Well, tell 'em
anything.
Stall 'em till I get
the others away from here.
I'll do my best.
Shazam!
Look!
There's an opening.
That's the way out,
but only for one of us.
You? The Scorpion?
Yes. No one else
shall ever know.
No! No! Please don't!
No one will ever know!
I won't tell.
I won't tell--
The volcano has spoken.
It orders death...
to every white infidel who
has entered the sacred tomb
of the Shagatel!
[ Cheering ]
How do you know
that this is the wish
of the Scorpion?
All men of the tribes
know that the volcano
speaks for him.
Perhaps. But it is also known
that the volcano will erupt...
if water is turned
into it.
[ Murmuring ]
Is it not possible that
some evildoer may have
caused this eruption...
to serve
his own ends?
Tal Chotali has spoken
with a voice of wisdom.
We are not savages
who k*ll without reason.
We only act if it is
the will of the Scorpion.
He surely will send us
a further message...
if it is his desire.
Until then,
let us wait.
You have not long to wait.
I am your leader,
and I come here to command.
The white men
must be destroyed.
[ Cheering ]
Wait! Wait.
This man
is not the Scorpion.
He's a false prophet
hiding behind
the sacred mask.
I'll show you!
[ Murmuring ]
Seize him.
Chain them
and guard them carefully.
They shall soon know
the power of the Scorpion.
The Scorpion has triumphed
and all the white infidels...
shall be sacrificed
to celebrate the victory,
even the mighty
Captain Marvel.
Captain Marvel?
Is he still alive?
Yes.
But we need fear him
no longer for he is only...
Billy Batson.
Batson? But how
is that possible?
Perhaps it's
a powerful drug
or some other device...
which Batson uses
to transform himself
to Captain Marvel.
Then if Batson is destroyed,
Captain Marvel will cease
to exist.
True. But first
I must learn the secret
of his transformation.
You must capture him
and the others
and bring them here alive.
But you must be extremely
careful and prevent Batson from
changing to Captain Marvel.
It shall be done, master.
How are you feeling?
I feel better, thanks.
Good. You gotta get moving
because I don't know...
how much longer Tal Chotali
can stall the natives.
I'm going back in the tomb
to look for Bentley and
Malcolm and I'll join you soon.
But, Billy, you--
Listen, go ahead, Whitey.
There's no time to argue.
Ride over the hills
and cut off that car.
Akbar, come with me.
We can get into the tomb
by using the rear entrance.
[ Billy ]
Mr. Bentley? Mr. Malcolm?
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
Mr. Bentley? Mr. Malcolm?
Hang on.
We gotta jump.
We fooled 'em
that time.
I hope so.
But where's this road going?
Don't know. But we
sure gotta keep moving.
Whitey, look!
Well, that's that.
The symbol
of your ancient faith
is finally restored.
These are the last
of the lenses.
Thus is the power of
the Scorpion renewed to destroy
all its enemies and traitors.
You have seen the ability
of this machine to smash atoms
and transmute metals.
You will now see
what it does
to a human body.
[ Speaking Foreign Language ]
You see, it is
a very efficient method
of execution, Miss Wallace.
You are next.
Only you can save her.
I've learned of your ability
to... change yourself
into Captain Marvel.
Tell me the secret
and Miss Wallace goes free.
Well?
[ Muffled Yells ]
Remove the gag,
but don't untie his hands.
Are you ready to tell me?
Yeah. I'll not only
tell you how, I'll
show you how it's done.
Shazam!
[ Men Yelling ]
Seize him.
Now I'll give
a demonstration.
I'm gonna show you
how you've been misled
by an impostor.
[ Murmuring ]
Bentley!
Justice will be
done to him.
He committed many crimes
in his own country,
and he'll be returned
there for punishment.
One move from
any of you and she dies.
This scorpion is a symbol
of power that could have...
helped to build a world
beyond man's greatest hopes--
a world of freedom, equality
and justice for all men.
But in the greedy hands
of men like Bentley,
it would have become a symbol
of death and destruction.
Then, until such time
when there's a better
understanding among men,
may the fiery lava
of Scorpio burn the memory
of this from their minds.
[ Voice ]
Shazam.
What happened?
Who spoke?
I can explain it, Billy.
As Captain Marvel,
you were the protector
of the scorpion.
Now that it's destroyed,
your protection is
no longer needed,
and the power
of Captain Marvel
is at an end.
And you, my countrymen,
understand now that
these people,
those strangers,
are our friends.
And that Billy Batson
has done you a great service...
by delivering you
from the hands of a man
who is not only your enemy,
but the enemy of all mankind.
Even though you
return to your own land,
you shall ever
remain with us
in our hearts.
Gee. That means
we can go home?
It sure does, Whitey.
And let's get started.
[ Cheering ]
The stream is blocked.
Now the water will flow
into the volcano craters.
Scorpio is angry
because unbelievers
have entered the tomb.
Why, the volcano
is erupting.
The walls may fall down on us.
Somebody can give me
a hand with this quick!
Here it is.
Why, yes! See.
Why, it's
the same as mine.
I'll take care of this.
It's an earthquake.
They'll be caught in the tomb.
Wait!
Come on. Let's get
out of here before
this joint falls apart.
Do you hear that?
What is it?
It's the tribal signal
for the natives to gather.
This volcano
is sacred to them.
Its eruption
would arouse them
to k*ll all foreigners.
They're your people,
Tal Chotali. You must be able
to make them understand.
I can try.
Well, tell 'em
anything.
Stall 'em till I get
the others away from here.
I'll do my best.
Shazam!
Look!
There's an opening.
That's the way out,
but only for one of us.
You? The Scorpion?
Yes. No one else
shall ever know.
No! No! Please don't!
No one will ever know!
I won't tell.
I won't tell--
The volcano has spoken.
It orders death...
to every white infidel who
has entered the sacred tomb
of the Shagatel!
[ Cheering ]
How do you know
that this is the wish
of the Scorpion?
All men of the tribes
know that the volcano
speaks for him.
Perhaps. But it is also known
that the volcano will erupt...
if water is turned
into it.
[ Murmuring ]
Is it not possible that
some evildoer may have
caused this eruption...
to serve
his own ends?
Tal Chotali has spoken
with a voice of wisdom.
We are not savages
who k*ll without reason.
We only act if it is
the will of the Scorpion.
He surely will send us
a further message...
if it is his desire.
Until then,
let us wait.
You have not long to wait.
I am your leader,
and I come here to command.
The white men
must be destroyed.
[ Cheering ]
Wait! Wait.
This man
is not the Scorpion.
He's a false prophet
hiding behind
the sacred mask.
I'll show you!
[ Murmuring ]
Seize him.
Chain them
and guard them carefully.
They shall soon know
the power of the Scorpion.
The Scorpion has triumphed
and all the white infidels...
shall be sacrificed
to celebrate the victory,
even the mighty
Captain Marvel.
Captain Marvel?
Is he still alive?
Yes.
But we need fear him
no longer for he is only...
Billy Batson.
Batson? But how
is that possible?
Perhaps it's
a powerful drug
or some other device...
which Batson uses
to transform himself
to Captain Marvel.
Then if Batson is destroyed,
Captain Marvel will cease
to exist.
True. But first
I must learn the secret
of his transformation.
You must capture him
and the others
and bring them here alive.
But you must be extremely
careful and prevent Batson from
changing to Captain Marvel.
It shall be done, master.
How are you feeling?
I feel better, thanks.
Good. You gotta get moving
because I don't know...
how much longer Tal Chotali
can stall the natives.
I'm going back in the tomb
to look for Bentley and
Malcolm and I'll join you soon.
But, Billy, you--
Listen, go ahead, Whitey.
There's no time to argue.
Ride over the hills
and cut off that car.
Akbar, come with me.
We can get into the tomb
by using the rear entrance.
[ Billy ]
Mr. Bentley? Mr. Malcolm?
[ Footsteps Approaching ]
Mr. Bentley? Mr. Malcolm?
Hang on.
We gotta jump.
We fooled 'em
that time.
I hope so.
But where's this road going?
Don't know. But we
sure gotta keep moving.
Whitey, look!
Well, that's that.
The symbol
of your ancient faith
is finally restored.
These are the last
of the lenses.
Thus is the power of
the Scorpion renewed to destroy
all its enemies and traitors.
You have seen the ability
of this machine to smash atoms
and transmute metals.
You will now see
what it does
to a human body.
[ Speaking Foreign Language ]
You see, it is
a very efficient method
of execution, Miss Wallace.
You are next.
Only you can save her.
I've learned of your ability
to... change yourself
into Captain Marvel.
Tell me the secret
and Miss Wallace goes free.
Well?
[ Muffled Yells ]
Remove the gag,
but don't untie his hands.
Are you ready to tell me?
Yeah. I'll not only
tell you how, I'll
show you how it's done.
Shazam!
[ Men Yelling ]
Seize him.
Now I'll give
a demonstration.
I'm gonna show you
how you've been misled
by an impostor.
[ Murmuring ]
Bentley!
Justice will be
done to him.
He committed many crimes
in his own country,
and he'll be returned
there for punishment.
One move from
any of you and she dies.
This scorpion is a symbol
of power that could have...
helped to build a world
beyond man's greatest hopes--
a world of freedom, equality
and justice for all men.
But in the greedy hands
of men like Bentley,
it would have become a symbol
of death and destruction.
Then, until such time
when there's a better
understanding among men,
may the fiery lava
of Scorpio burn the memory
of this from their minds.
[ Voice ]
Shazam.
What happened?
Who spoke?
I can explain it, Billy.
As Captain Marvel,
you were the protector
of the scorpion.
Now that it's destroyed,
your protection is
no longer needed,
and the power
of Captain Marvel
is at an end.
And you, my countrymen,
understand now that
these people,
those strangers,
are our friends.
And that Billy Batson
has done you a great service...
by delivering you
from the hands of a man
who is not only your enemy,
but the enemy of all mankind.
Even though you
return to your own land,
you shall ever
remain with us
in our hearts.
Gee. That means
we can go home?
It sure does, Whitey.
And let's get started.
[ Cheering ]