Batman Serial (1943) s01e05 Episode Script
The Living Corpse
1 [ Man Narrating .]
Daka and his men plan the theft of a vital radium shipment.
With success almost in their grasp, they meet opposition from Batman.
Well, where are they? I don't see 'em.
He's dropped back.
Maybe I got his tire.
[ Tires Screeching .]
Are you all right, Bruce? Yeah, I think so.
Take it easy.
I'll go see if there's anything I can do for those men in the armored car.
I'd better do it.
It won't be a very pretty sight.
Besides, I gotta get that radium gun.
Change your clothes and turn the car around.
You are aware that your late colleagues not only failed miserably in their attempt to get the much-needed radium for our secret weapon, but they have also lost their worthless lives.
[ Buzzing .]
My shortwave radio.
Captain Kuri, I've contacted Prince Daka.
Go ahead.
Captain Nomo Kuri, commanding submarine 918 of His Majesty Hirohito's Imperial Navy, has message for His Highness, Prince Tito Daka.
This is Dr.
Tito Daka.
What is your message, Captain Kuri? We carry large, valuable package for you from Japan.
Unfortunately, we cannot deliver same to you directly.
Where do you intend to leave it, Captain? Please pick up package at Smuggler's Rocks at low tide tonight.
Follow instructions of plan 94.
Banzai.
Banzai.
Fletcher, contact Hills Brothers Mortuary and rent a hearse.
Line up your new men for tonight and proceed as outlined in plan 94.
The afternoon mail just arrived, sir.
Alfred, what's that? Oh, nothing of any interest, sir.
Just an advertisement.
I was going to throw it away.
Let's see it.
I thought I told you never to throw anything away.
Oh, but if I saved all the trash that comes through the mail, sir, we'd clutter up an entire room with it.
Notice how the stamps are fixed on this envelope? [ Alfred .]
I should say that's rather odd.
It's a code message.
Come over here and I'll show you.
Oh.
[ Chuckles .]
Just a blank page.
Oh, that's a good one on you, sir.
Probably one of those April Fool Day jokes.
Not quite, Alfred.
Put that in the tray.
[ Bruce .]
"Enemy has knowledge of construction "of new design airplane motor at Lockwood.
May attempt sabotage.
Take necessary action to forestall any such move.
" Your first special assignment from Washington.
That's right.
And there'll be two new men by the name of Bruce and Dick working at Lockwood tomorrow.
[ Whistling .]
Well, I see you found it all right.
Bring it to the laboratory.
Well, Fletcher, did you encounter many difficulties? None at all.
As soon as the tide went out, we went into the cove and found this thing lying right there on the rocks.
Here, get the top off.
Hey, there's a dead body in here.
A body, yes, but not a dead one, gentlemen.
Here, put these on the wrists right away.
Stand back.
This brave son of heaven is under hypnotic influence or what is commonly known as state of animated suspension.
I have brought him back to consciousness.
He may only come to life for a few moments, but long enough to divulge the information he has been entrusted with.
Welcome to the country that will soon be a colony of our expanding empire.
Banzai, Prince Daka.
I have important message from Tokyo.
Secure Lockwood plane with new secret motor.
Fly to Pelican Island for rendezvous with submarine.
Further information in here.
His mission is completed.
He is very happy to die.
He didn't have a chance to tell you very much.
Everything else we must know, we will find in here.
Something like, uh, V-mail.
Exactly, Marshall.
Klein, get the screen and projector ready.
Remove the body of my brave countryman.
Klein, put out the lights.
The cross marks the hangar where the plane is kept.
We shall make a photographic enlargement of this map and study it.
Put on the lights.
To know where the plane is is one thing, to get it is another.
But, gentlemen, I think I have a plan.
[ Barker .]
See the life-sized marvels of the victims of our savage enemies! Why, it'll make you think, my friends.
See how they treat their prisoners.
It'll make your blood turn cold! You fellas there, I've noticed you standing there.
You build planes.
I'm gonna do something for ya.
I'm gonna let you see this exhibit absolutely free of charge.
And when you get back on your job, you'll build those planes twice as fast.
No, I'm not kiddin'.
Come on.
Come on.
It's on the house.
Come on.
What can we lose? We got a couple hours before we go to work.
That's right.
Okay by me.
Two on the house.
It's a pleasure.
Glad to have you with us, boys.
Get right in.
There, my friends, are two men who are helping us win this war.
Those men in the airplane factories, in the munitions plants-- Hello? Two mechanics from Lockwood.
This can't be the end of the line already.
Maybe the car got stuck.
Let's give it a push.
Okay.
It won't move.
Well, it's a good thing we got in free.
Ah, this whole thing is from hunger.
You said it.
Step this way, gentlemen, please.
Pretty good, Saki.
Your accent's a little off, but your makeup is perfect.
Come on.
Let's see what he can show us.
That's okay with me.
This is quite a joint.
That's more like it.
Yeah.
Hey, what-- Hey, what is this? If this is part of the show, it isn't fun-- Bring them to the laboratory.
[ Whirring .]
Fletcher, take it up.
Put the headpiece on him.
What is your name? Jim Bramwell.
Has the new Lockwood motor been tested yet? Yes.
It is being tested every day.
Do you or your friend know how to fly a plane? Fred knows how.
Good.
Fletcher, release him.
Have them bring in the other man.
They're gonna take off any minute.
You stick around and keep your eyes open.
Where are you going? I'm gonna scout around a little.
If you need me, get in touch with me on your pocket radio.
Okay.
[ Radio Chirps .]
- Yes, Bruce? - I'm in the plane.
I wanna keep an eye on things while in flight.
[ Dick .]
Happy landings.
Looking for someone? Well, how's the ship? She's preflight and ready to go.
Purrin' like a kitten.
Thanks, Mac.
I'll give your regards to the angels.
You fellas know you're not supposed to be in here.
[ Radio Chirps .]
Bruce? Bruce? Yes, Dick? The two men on the plane are not the Lockwood pilots.
Report it to headquarters.
I'm riding along till I get to their hideout.
Very nice.
Set your course west by southwest and head for Pelican Island.
Batman! Look out behind you! The Batman! Okay, I'll attend to it at once.
Zone 14, Battery Commander.
Captain Wales speaking.
There's a stolen plane over your section.
Bring it down at once.
[ Narrator .]
This man has discovered a rich radium mine which Daka is determined to steal.
Will Daka's men overpower the rugged prospector? And will Robin be able to upset Daka's evil plans? Don't fail to see "Poison Peril," Chapter 6 of Batman at this theatre next week.
Daka and his men plan the theft of a vital radium shipment.
With success almost in their grasp, they meet opposition from Batman.
Well, where are they? I don't see 'em.
He's dropped back.
Maybe I got his tire.
[ Tires Screeching .]
Are you all right, Bruce? Yeah, I think so.
Take it easy.
I'll go see if there's anything I can do for those men in the armored car.
I'd better do it.
It won't be a very pretty sight.
Besides, I gotta get that radium gun.
Change your clothes and turn the car around.
You are aware that your late colleagues not only failed miserably in their attempt to get the much-needed radium for our secret weapon, but they have also lost their worthless lives.
[ Buzzing .]
My shortwave radio.
Captain Kuri, I've contacted Prince Daka.
Go ahead.
Captain Nomo Kuri, commanding submarine 918 of His Majesty Hirohito's Imperial Navy, has message for His Highness, Prince Tito Daka.
This is Dr.
Tito Daka.
What is your message, Captain Kuri? We carry large, valuable package for you from Japan.
Unfortunately, we cannot deliver same to you directly.
Where do you intend to leave it, Captain? Please pick up package at Smuggler's Rocks at low tide tonight.
Follow instructions of plan 94.
Banzai.
Banzai.
Fletcher, contact Hills Brothers Mortuary and rent a hearse.
Line up your new men for tonight and proceed as outlined in plan 94.
The afternoon mail just arrived, sir.
Alfred, what's that? Oh, nothing of any interest, sir.
Just an advertisement.
I was going to throw it away.
Let's see it.
I thought I told you never to throw anything away.
Oh, but if I saved all the trash that comes through the mail, sir, we'd clutter up an entire room with it.
Notice how the stamps are fixed on this envelope? [ Alfred .]
I should say that's rather odd.
It's a code message.
Come over here and I'll show you.
Oh.
[ Chuckles .]
Just a blank page.
Oh, that's a good one on you, sir.
Probably one of those April Fool Day jokes.
Not quite, Alfred.
Put that in the tray.
[ Bruce .]
"Enemy has knowledge of construction "of new design airplane motor at Lockwood.
May attempt sabotage.
Take necessary action to forestall any such move.
" Your first special assignment from Washington.
That's right.
And there'll be two new men by the name of Bruce and Dick working at Lockwood tomorrow.
[ Whistling .]
Well, I see you found it all right.
Bring it to the laboratory.
Well, Fletcher, did you encounter many difficulties? None at all.
As soon as the tide went out, we went into the cove and found this thing lying right there on the rocks.
Here, get the top off.
Hey, there's a dead body in here.
A body, yes, but not a dead one, gentlemen.
Here, put these on the wrists right away.
Stand back.
This brave son of heaven is under hypnotic influence or what is commonly known as state of animated suspension.
I have brought him back to consciousness.
He may only come to life for a few moments, but long enough to divulge the information he has been entrusted with.
Welcome to the country that will soon be a colony of our expanding empire.
Banzai, Prince Daka.
I have important message from Tokyo.
Secure Lockwood plane with new secret motor.
Fly to Pelican Island for rendezvous with submarine.
Further information in here.
His mission is completed.
He is very happy to die.
He didn't have a chance to tell you very much.
Everything else we must know, we will find in here.
Something like, uh, V-mail.
Exactly, Marshall.
Klein, get the screen and projector ready.
Remove the body of my brave countryman.
Klein, put out the lights.
The cross marks the hangar where the plane is kept.
We shall make a photographic enlargement of this map and study it.
Put on the lights.
To know where the plane is is one thing, to get it is another.
But, gentlemen, I think I have a plan.
[ Barker .]
See the life-sized marvels of the victims of our savage enemies! Why, it'll make you think, my friends.
See how they treat their prisoners.
It'll make your blood turn cold! You fellas there, I've noticed you standing there.
You build planes.
I'm gonna do something for ya.
I'm gonna let you see this exhibit absolutely free of charge.
And when you get back on your job, you'll build those planes twice as fast.
No, I'm not kiddin'.
Come on.
Come on.
It's on the house.
Come on.
What can we lose? We got a couple hours before we go to work.
That's right.
Okay by me.
Two on the house.
It's a pleasure.
Glad to have you with us, boys.
Get right in.
There, my friends, are two men who are helping us win this war.
Those men in the airplane factories, in the munitions plants-- Hello? Two mechanics from Lockwood.
This can't be the end of the line already.
Maybe the car got stuck.
Let's give it a push.
Okay.
It won't move.
Well, it's a good thing we got in free.
Ah, this whole thing is from hunger.
You said it.
Step this way, gentlemen, please.
Pretty good, Saki.
Your accent's a little off, but your makeup is perfect.
Come on.
Let's see what he can show us.
That's okay with me.
This is quite a joint.
That's more like it.
Yeah.
Hey, what-- Hey, what is this? If this is part of the show, it isn't fun-- Bring them to the laboratory.
[ Whirring .]
Fletcher, take it up.
Put the headpiece on him.
What is your name? Jim Bramwell.
Has the new Lockwood motor been tested yet? Yes.
It is being tested every day.
Do you or your friend know how to fly a plane? Fred knows how.
Good.
Fletcher, release him.
Have them bring in the other man.
They're gonna take off any minute.
You stick around and keep your eyes open.
Where are you going? I'm gonna scout around a little.
If you need me, get in touch with me on your pocket radio.
Okay.
[ Radio Chirps .]
- Yes, Bruce? - I'm in the plane.
I wanna keep an eye on things while in flight.
[ Dick .]
Happy landings.
Looking for someone? Well, how's the ship? She's preflight and ready to go.
Purrin' like a kitten.
Thanks, Mac.
I'll give your regards to the angels.
You fellas know you're not supposed to be in here.
[ Radio Chirps .]
Bruce? Bruce? Yes, Dick? The two men on the plane are not the Lockwood pilots.
Report it to headquarters.
I'm riding along till I get to their hideout.
Very nice.
Set your course west by southwest and head for Pelican Island.
Batman! Look out behind you! The Batman! Okay, I'll attend to it at once.
Zone 14, Battery Commander.
Captain Wales speaking.
There's a stolen plane over your section.
Bring it down at once.
[ Narrator .]
This man has discovered a rich radium mine which Daka is determined to steal.
Will Daka's men overpower the rugged prospector? And will Robin be able to upset Daka's evil plans? Don't fail to see "Poison Peril," Chapter 6 of Batman at this theatre next week.