Tales of Tomorrow

"Tales of Tomorrow."

Tonight's "Tale of Tomorrow,"

"All The Time In The World,"

starring Esther Ralston, with Don Hanmer.

And now C.H. Masland and Sons are proud to present

act one of tonight's "Tale of Tomorrow,"

"All The Time In The World," starring Esther Ralston.

Yep.

Yeah, look, I've got the letters,

I know how much you can afford to pay for them.

What?

Oh, wait a minute.

Look, I know she hasn't got any money

that's no problem of mine I just wanted

to get the money, that's all I'm not interested.

Come in.

Oh no, I've, I'm sorry Mr. Atter.

Oh, just come in and sit down,

I'll be with you in just a moment.

Mr. Atter I'm afraid

I can't let you in that little venture

that we discussed yesterday.

I'd have to say that stock issue

has been completely over subscribed,

there just isn't any room for you.

What?

Oh now, Mr. Atter, well I'm sorry.

Well another time perhaps, yes, well goodbye.

Now madam, what can I do for you?

If you're putting on this act

to impress me, Mr. Judson, forget it.

Just so we both know where we stand

let's get this straight from the beginning.

I know what your business is

and I know that this office is merely a blind for,

shall we say, more profitable activities.

Oh don't look so virtuous.

I'm not trying to blackmail you.

I want you to do some work for me

and it's because you are well, what you are,

that we can do business.

Oh sure I don't know what you mean.

My business is investments- - Shelby, drop it.

I haven't much time.

I know your reputation,

I know you wouldn't hesitate to double-cross

your own mother if you thought it would put a dollar

in your pocket.

Well, now just a minute!

But, I need you, Mr. Judson.

A $100,00, Mr. Judson, and plenty more where that came from.

I'm prepared to pay for the work I want you to do for me.

Where do you come from?

Who sent you here?

Where I came from is my own affair

but you were recommended to me by Legs Fuller.

Oh.

Legs, well, why didn't you say so?

Oh. Okay, where'd you get it?

It's the best looking a queer I've seen in years.

Queer?

- Now, don't you put on the act. Queer, counterfeit.

- My dear Mr. Judson, if you will look at those carefully

you'll see that they are perfectly alright.

- Well it takes some pushing to get these things through,

but I think that we can manage it.

What's the layout?

Mr. Judson, these notes came

from the United States Treasury within the last hour.

However, if you are not interested.

Oh, no, no, wait, come sit down.

Don't get all upset.

What's the proposition?

Just this, Mr. Judson,

here's a list of objects I want you to obtain for me,

you being a man of some education and background,

will be familiar with most of them.

- Well, now if you want me to steal something for you

that's not my line.

I don't care whether you do it

or get someone to do it for you.

I know you have plenty of connections in the field.

Cezanne, Picasso, Van Gogh.

Well, now how in the world do you expect me

to get these things for you?

You don't just walk into the city's largest museum

and tuck a Rembrandt under your arm.

These things are worth millions.

- My dear Mr. Judson, I know exactly what I'm asking

and I'm prepared to give you not only

the money but the means.

That's impossible.

I can't produce a miracle.

- But perhaps I can, if I can supply you with a means

of obtaining the things on my list,

with no danger to yourself, will you accept my proposition?

Well, I might.

Have you noticed anything peculiar

in the last few minutes?

- No, not particularly except what you've been saying,

it's the most peculiar thing I've ever heard.

- Have you noticed how quiet it has become?

Yes, it's quiet.

No sound.

What's happened?

Go to the window.

Everything's stopped.

I don't get it, my fan's stopped.

That clock too.

Nothing's moving, what's happened?

What have you done?

- Here is your answer. Call it an accelerator.

When this switches on it creates

a five-foot circular field.

Within this five foot circle time is speeded up

to an almost unbelievable pace.

But the world outside the circle remains unchanged.

Time is flowing at its normal rate.

Here in this field you are living

almost a million times as rapidly.

This little talk of ours hasn't yet reached

a fraction of a second so is it surprising

that by comparison the world outside

seems to have come to a stop?

Oh, that's fantastic.

This switch turns the field on and off,

that's all there is to it.

While you are wearing this bracelet,

you can go where you please and no one can stop you.

They cannot even see you

because you will be moving more swiftly

than any rifle bullet as far as they are concerned.

You can steal all these things and bring them to me

before anyone notices the first is gone.

No don't turn it off until I've gone.

Just listen to me so you won't make any mistakes.

All of these items are in the museum.

You are to collect them together

and place them on the spot marked on this map.

When you are finished I will give you another $100,000.

Well it seems alright.

What about the timing?

You see this clock dial?

It doesn't set for normal time,

it's adjusted to allow for the accelerator field.

I shall be in the museum to meet you

when that indicates four o'clock.

You must have everything ready by then.

A moment afterwards will be too late.

I don't see any snags

unless this little gadget here breaks down.

- Oh, you can rely on it, I promise you that.

- One other thing. - Yes?

- These things are scattered all over the museum

I'll need someone to help me collect them.

- So you'll need a second accelerator bracelet

for an accomplice.

Yes.

- A reasonable request I was prepared for it.

Anyone wearing this can be matched to your timescale merely

by turning it on so you can work together.

That's fine.

But remember one thing,

don't go closer than five feet to anyone

or the accelerator will speed them up too

and they will be able to see you.

That's the only danger you have to guard against.

I see.

- Then you are to return both bracelets to me

when I give you the balance of your fee.

Now, are there any questions?

Yes, one more thing, who are you?

- That, Mr. Judson, is no concern of yours.

Call me a collector.

Well, well, well,

$100,000.

I think I can make even a better deal than that.

Who's that?

Henry, Henry Judson.

Okay, come on in.

- Listen, Tony, I've got something for you,

right up your alley.

Just a easy job, very fast, no problems

and $5,000, what do you say?

Like to help you

but I got a little job on my own to do this afternoon.

- Alright then make it 10,000, this is big, Tony, real big.

Sorry. Why don't you get Steve Regan?

He'll do it.

- Oh, Steve's stupid I need somebody with brains.

I can't take a chance on a slip-up, 10 G's and no risk,

all you have to do is come with me

to help me pick up a few pictures and books

and absolutely no risk.

Pictures and books?

Hey, maybe you and me are in the same business, huh?

You wouldn't be paying a little visit to the public library

this afternoon would you?

Well, don't tell me, did you?

Don't tell me that you have a little shopping list too?