Batman and Robin (1949) s01e11 Episode Script
Robin's ruse
(Narrator)
Vicki is captured
when she follows her brother
to a wizard hideout.
Batman and Robin locate her
by releasing a prisoner
and following him.
But when Batman enters,
he encounters
an unexpected trap.
[Thudding]
(Robin) Bruce!
It's not really you,
it it can't be.
It can be and it is.
But I just saw Batman
plunge to his death.
You thought you saw Batman.
That was Jimmy Vale.
Vicki's brother?
I don't get it.
I'll explain later.
Have you seen Vicki?
Yes. She just
drove off in her car.
Then she doesn't know
about her brother.
Well, there's nothing
we can do for him now.
Come on, let's go.
[Engine starts]
Now tell me what happened.
The building is
evidently protected
by a very elaborate
alarm system,
because the first door knob
I touched
stunned me with
an electric charge.
I heard approaching footsteps.
It was Jimmy who found me.
(Bruce) Inside an office, Jimmy
lowered me to the floor.
Making sure no one
had spotted us,
he began removing my disguise.
I remained motionless,
wondering what he was up to.
Outside,
I could hear footsteps.
Vicki's captors
were searching for me.
I became vaguely aware
that Jimmy was now wearing
the Batman costume.
He moved to the door
and slipped out into the hall.
That was the last time
I saw him alive.
Evidently,
he was mistaken for me,
got into a fight
and fell to his death.
Saving Vicki was
the one decent thing he did.
Yes. He was probably
trying to square things.
Now, we better find
the real culprit.
The wizard.
(Evans) I got a good look
at who was hiding
behind that mask.
It was Jimmy Vale.
No wonder Batman
would always show up
so conveniently
to ruin our plans.
He and Vale are one
and the same man.
Then suppose you explain
how it happened
that Batman showed up
at certain times
when Jimmy Vale
was also present.
That's right, I know
at least 2 occasions
Remember that time skip it
If Jimmy Vale wasn't batman
then who is?
I got out of that building
just in time to see
Bruce Wayne pulling away
in a panel truck,
with Robin, the boy wonder.
So what? You aren't fool enough
to suppose that Wayne and Batman
are one and the same, are you?
It has interesting
possibilities.
Millionaire clubman
leads double life.
Not Wayne.
That playboy has a rep
for being a lazy do-nothing.
oh, that could be a pose.
Besides, he was
certainly up to something,
when he visited rendezvous D.
I hadn't thought of that.
Well, start thinking of this.
We shall have to
begin concentrating
on Mr. Bruce Wayne.
The wizard always
covers his tracks.
So have other suspects
Like Barry Brown and
Dunne, that private eye.
You forgot to mention Nolan,
or even Hammil himself.
But Hammil is an invalid.
It's pretty hard to imagine
that he's the wizard,
much less, steal
his own invention.
If Hammil's smart enough
to invent such a gadget,
he's capable of operating
as the brains of that gang.
You wished to see me,
Mr. Wayne?
I was just passing by
and I thought perhaps
I'm not in the habit
of granting interviews
without an appointment.
Is this business or social?
Well, let's say
it's confidential.
You may go, Carter.
[Door closing]
Now then, out with it.
You haven't by any chance
found any trace
of your stolen
remote control machine?
Isn't it customary
for the police
to perform such duties?
Yes. But in the meantime,
that machine is in the hands
of a dangerous enemy.
If, however, there was
some counteracting device,
that could be perfected
If I knew of such a device,
young man,
I would hardly
discuss it publicly.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
Well, certainly. Good day, sir.
You may stay to dinner,
if you wish.
No thanks. I have a dinner
date with miss Vale
of Picture Magazine
at the French cafe.
Thanks just the same.
[Door closing]
Headquarters calling car 4.
(Wizard) Headquarters
calling car 4.
Come in, car 4.
This is m.N. Go ahead.
Bruce Wayne has just talked
his way into the trap.
He's to meet Vicki Vale in
front of the French cafe tonight.
Right.
This is going to be easier
than we thought.
I'll join you at rendezvous E.
Check.
Come on, get started.
Start walking towards
the car, Wayne.
Don't make any wrong moves.
You got your orders. Get going.
[Tires screeching]
[Brakes screeching]
What's this all about?
A smart guy like you
ought to be able to
figure it out, Batman.
Batman?
Aren't you two gentlemen
making a mistake?
Not this time.
[Alarm buzzing]
You might at least explain
where you two are taking me.
Just keep driving,
you'll find out.
This leads into
the industrial section.
Stop at that warehouse.
(Bruce) So this is
where we're going.
52, Commercial Street.
(Evans) Yeah, we got a nice
private room waiting for you.
Thanks for all the information.
(Floyd) Don't mention it.
Nobody you know
will ever find you here.
(Evans) Get out.
[Knocking on door]
Take a good look at him, boys.
This is what Batman looks like,
without his fancy clothes.
I don't know
what this is all about.
Maybe the wizard
will explain it to you.
Stick around.
Sit over there.
[Brakes screeching]
I wonder what's
keeping the wizard?
He might have been
unavoidably detained.
By the, uh, Batman,
for instance.
That's very funny,
coming from you.
Why?
The bat signal!
That means Batman's outside.
What does that make him?
This is no time for riddle
you watch him.
There he is.
[Thudding]
What's the matter with you?
Batman, he slugged me.
Where is he?
I don't know. He's gone.
Are you sure he was here?
Am I sure?
I didn't slug myself.
[Car approaching]
[Brakes screeching]
What are you doing out here?
You're supposed to be inside
guarding Bruce Wayne,
alias Batman.
Wayne's a prisoner, but
Batman is in the neighborhood.
We spotted him from the window.
can you prove it was Batman?
Certainly. He
knocked Ives down.
At least we've got Bruce Wayne.
We'll hold him until
Wayne got away.
How did that happen?
His pal rescued him.
He sneaked up behind me and
Never mind at the tales.
It's obvious you're no match
for the boy, Robin,
leave alone the Batman.
Call off the men!
Neil and I are leaving
for rendezvous C at once.
I think the wizard himself
was in that car.
We're going after him.
What about Alfred?
I think he's safe.
Well, at least we proved that
Bruce Wayne and Batman
aren't the same.
Never mind that.
What you should worry about now
is that Bruce Wayne can
identify a lot of you men.
If he lives up
to his reputation,
he won't do anything about it.
Let's hope not, for your sake.
There's a car following us.
It's probably Batman and Robin,
thanks to your stupidity.
Turn off at the next road
they've turned off.
Speed up.
Well, the wizard
won't be able to use
his remote control machine
on us this time.
No, but he probably
knows a lot more tricks.
They're gaining on us.
Can't you go any faster?
You'll have to get me
another car.
This is no time for humor.
I see I'll have to
take over as usual.
(Narrator) Is Barry Brown
searching
commissioner Gordon's desk?
Why is this armored car
under attack?
[Narrator speaking]
Vicki is captured
when she follows her brother
to a wizard hideout.
Batman and Robin locate her
by releasing a prisoner
and following him.
But when Batman enters,
he encounters
an unexpected trap.
[Thudding]
(Robin) Bruce!
It's not really you,
it it can't be.
It can be and it is.
But I just saw Batman
plunge to his death.
You thought you saw Batman.
That was Jimmy Vale.
Vicki's brother?
I don't get it.
I'll explain later.
Have you seen Vicki?
Yes. She just
drove off in her car.
Then she doesn't know
about her brother.
Well, there's nothing
we can do for him now.
Come on, let's go.
[Engine starts]
Now tell me what happened.
The building is
evidently protected
by a very elaborate
alarm system,
because the first door knob
I touched
stunned me with
an electric charge.
I heard approaching footsteps.
It was Jimmy who found me.
(Bruce) Inside an office, Jimmy
lowered me to the floor.
Making sure no one
had spotted us,
he began removing my disguise.
I remained motionless,
wondering what he was up to.
Outside,
I could hear footsteps.
Vicki's captors
were searching for me.
I became vaguely aware
that Jimmy was now wearing
the Batman costume.
He moved to the door
and slipped out into the hall.
That was the last time
I saw him alive.
Evidently,
he was mistaken for me,
got into a fight
and fell to his death.
Saving Vicki was
the one decent thing he did.
Yes. He was probably
trying to square things.
Now, we better find
the real culprit.
The wizard.
(Evans) I got a good look
at who was hiding
behind that mask.
It was Jimmy Vale.
No wonder Batman
would always show up
so conveniently
to ruin our plans.
He and Vale are one
and the same man.
Then suppose you explain
how it happened
that Batman showed up
at certain times
when Jimmy Vale
was also present.
That's right, I know
at least 2 occasions
Remember that time skip it
If Jimmy Vale wasn't batman
then who is?
I got out of that building
just in time to see
Bruce Wayne pulling away
in a panel truck,
with Robin, the boy wonder.
So what? You aren't fool enough
to suppose that Wayne and Batman
are one and the same, are you?
It has interesting
possibilities.
Millionaire clubman
leads double life.
Not Wayne.
That playboy has a rep
for being a lazy do-nothing.
oh, that could be a pose.
Besides, he was
certainly up to something,
when he visited rendezvous D.
I hadn't thought of that.
Well, start thinking of this.
We shall have to
begin concentrating
on Mr. Bruce Wayne.
The wizard always
covers his tracks.
So have other suspects
Like Barry Brown and
Dunne, that private eye.
You forgot to mention Nolan,
or even Hammil himself.
But Hammil is an invalid.
It's pretty hard to imagine
that he's the wizard,
much less, steal
his own invention.
If Hammil's smart enough
to invent such a gadget,
he's capable of operating
as the brains of that gang.
You wished to see me,
Mr. Wayne?
I was just passing by
and I thought perhaps
I'm not in the habit
of granting interviews
without an appointment.
Is this business or social?
Well, let's say
it's confidential.
You may go, Carter.
[Door closing]
Now then, out with it.
You haven't by any chance
found any trace
of your stolen
remote control machine?
Isn't it customary
for the police
to perform such duties?
Yes. But in the meantime,
that machine is in the hands
of a dangerous enemy.
If, however, there was
some counteracting device,
that could be perfected
If I knew of such a device,
young man,
I would hardly
discuss it publicly.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
Well, certainly. Good day, sir.
You may stay to dinner,
if you wish.
No thanks. I have a dinner
date with miss Vale
of Picture Magazine
at the French cafe.
Thanks just the same.
[Door closing]
Headquarters calling car 4.
(Wizard) Headquarters
calling car 4.
Come in, car 4.
This is m.N. Go ahead.
Bruce Wayne has just talked
his way into the trap.
He's to meet Vicki Vale in
front of the French cafe tonight.
Right.
This is going to be easier
than we thought.
I'll join you at rendezvous E.
Check.
Come on, get started.
Start walking towards
the car, Wayne.
Don't make any wrong moves.
You got your orders. Get going.
[Tires screeching]
[Brakes screeching]
What's this all about?
A smart guy like you
ought to be able to
figure it out, Batman.
Batman?
Aren't you two gentlemen
making a mistake?
Not this time.
[Alarm buzzing]
You might at least explain
where you two are taking me.
Just keep driving,
you'll find out.
This leads into
the industrial section.
Stop at that warehouse.
(Bruce) So this is
where we're going.
52, Commercial Street.
(Evans) Yeah, we got a nice
private room waiting for you.
Thanks for all the information.
(Floyd) Don't mention it.
Nobody you know
will ever find you here.
(Evans) Get out.
[Knocking on door]
Take a good look at him, boys.
This is what Batman looks like,
without his fancy clothes.
I don't know
what this is all about.
Maybe the wizard
will explain it to you.
Stick around.
Sit over there.
[Brakes screeching]
I wonder what's
keeping the wizard?
He might have been
unavoidably detained.
By the, uh, Batman,
for instance.
That's very funny,
coming from you.
Why?
The bat signal!
That means Batman's outside.
What does that make him?
This is no time for riddle
you watch him.
There he is.
[Thudding]
What's the matter with you?
Batman, he slugged me.
Where is he?
I don't know. He's gone.
Are you sure he was here?
Am I sure?
I didn't slug myself.
[Car approaching]
[Brakes screeching]
What are you doing out here?
You're supposed to be inside
guarding Bruce Wayne,
alias Batman.
Wayne's a prisoner, but
Batman is in the neighborhood.
We spotted him from the window.
can you prove it was Batman?
Certainly. He
knocked Ives down.
At least we've got Bruce Wayne.
We'll hold him until
Wayne got away.
How did that happen?
His pal rescued him.
He sneaked up behind me and
Never mind at the tales.
It's obvious you're no match
for the boy, Robin,
leave alone the Batman.
Call off the men!
Neil and I are leaving
for rendezvous C at once.
I think the wizard himself
was in that car.
We're going after him.
What about Alfred?
I think he's safe.
Well, at least we proved that
Bruce Wayne and Batman
aren't the same.
Never mind that.
What you should worry about now
is that Bruce Wayne can
identify a lot of you men.
If he lives up
to his reputation,
he won't do anything about it.
Let's hope not, for your sake.
There's a car following us.
It's probably Batman and Robin,
thanks to your stupidity.
Turn off at the next road
they've turned off.
Speed up.
Well, the wizard
won't be able to use
his remote control machine
on us this time.
No, but he probably
knows a lot more tricks.
They're gaining on us.
Can't you go any faster?
You'll have to get me
another car.
This is no time for humor.
I see I'll have to
take over as usual.
(Narrator) Is Barry Brown
searching
commissioner Gordon's desk?
Why is this armored car
under attack?
[Narrator speaking]