Barbara Eden｜Vintage Thriller｜Heiress Hunted for Her Jewels｜The Woman Hunter (1972)

[00:00:10]Middle [music] [music] right.

[00:00:38][music] Bermuda tape day nine. I'm outside the  house. Party's going strong. [music] [music] [music] Such a lovely party, Mrs. T. Oh, thank you.

[00:01:18]I just adore Tutti Frutti.

[00:01:28]John Deere the ambassador transfixed by Sonia's  charm. Oh, go rescue him. And the best part of the whole thing is your mother-in-law will live  in Hong Kong. Oh, I guess you know that Phyllis and Oscar were married [music] and then divorced  and then married again. The divorce didn't take but I don't know why, but I did sail from  the great Bahamas and I can only tell you that the water was quite rough. Well,  they they had to lash me to the bar.

[00:02:07]But I lost at gambling. I really did. I I  dropped a bundle at the table. And you know, it isn't as though I don't pray. But sometimes  I think God doesn't cover the Bahamas.

[00:02:22]Darling, when you realize that the  Aruba hate the Bjam [music] and the Bjambools hate the Watusi and the  Watusi despise the pygmies, darling.

[00:02:40]I don't know why really. They're probably  always [music] looking up their BBDs.

[00:02:57][laughter] [music] [music] I've said it before and I'll say it again.

[00:03:00]Sticks and stones may break my bones.  That's why I never get into fights.

[00:03:10][music] And if you're going to the moon,  be sure and get that window seat.

[00:03:33][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] A capokco tape day one. Two weeks since Dena  Hunter was released from the hospital and cleared of manslaughter charge. It's rumored she settled  close to a million dollars on the family of the man killed in the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter  and her jewels now departing ship. Heat. Heat.

[00:04:44][music] [music] [music] [music] I'm tired.

[00:05:16]right now.

[00:05:27][music] Heat.

[00:05:55]I don't know why.

[00:06:06][music] Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat.

[00:06:50][music] [music] [music] [music] Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey.

[00:07:24][music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] Sena, it is so good to see you. When we hear  you were hurt, we worried for you. Would you go Good to see you, Mom.

[00:08:52][music] Have this taken down, Amalia. But Senora,  [music] I don't like looking at strangers.

[00:09:11][music] [music] The hunters are at their villa. Everything  on schedule. It's taken 3 years, but worth it. Bermuda setup [music]  was chicken feet compared to this.

[00:09:31][music] [music] Marina, is there anything else we can  do for you? No. No. Thank you, Amalia. I I'll call if I need you. Let us [music] go. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] Heat. Heat.

[00:10:50][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Hallelujah.

[00:11:12][music] [music] [music] Aapoco Ted day one. This is going to  be a bit of a challenge. One thing there's a staff [music] commonina. Victor's  a chauffeur. And there's Dena. Very pretty, very protected, but very vulnerable. [music] [music] [music] [music] Heat up [music] [music] [music] [music] here.

[00:12:38][music] Lady, you mind? Those are my clothes over there.

[00:12:51]I'm skinding for real.

[00:12:57]Heat.

[00:13:10]Heat.

[00:13:30]All right, now it's safe.

[00:13:40]About 30 seconds later, we might have met  face to face. Usually not this unconventional.

[00:13:48]You shouldn't dive alone. There's a strong  undercurrent here. I don't know. So, I just moved here. I'm watching the Pearson place while  they're away in Europe. It beats paying rent.

[00:14:04]I'm Carter. Paul Carter.

[00:14:10]Don't bother to uh introduce yourself. Grande Senora Hunter. Been a lot of  talk about you coming home.

[00:14:24]I'll wear swim trunks next time just in case  we bump into each other again. Not very likely.

[00:14:35]So long, neighbor.

[00:14:38][music] Contact established, more or less. I  don't know if it's millionaire snobbishness or because he was just let out of the hospital.  I'll just have to wait and see. [music] Look, George, I've been working on this  Samurice project for months. I think it deserves more than a casual glance.  But I gave it more than a glance. Now, you know something? I haven't rejected it  and it could work. But on the other hand, if you just sit on that same property, it could  double in value. Double hell. I'm talking about a source of primary. I know. I know. But that  lands at a premium and things are going to get better. Sit on it. I don't want to sit  on it. We've been sitting on it ever since Dena's father died. I want to move. We've  been sitting on it ever since Dena's father died. I want to move. I want to move. I want to  move. I want to move. I want to move. [music] Nina. Oh, I'm I'm sorry. That's okay, honey. What do you think we ought to  do with that land? Land? The Sanice Cove project. George thinks we ought to sit on  it. Oh. Oh. Well, I I'm sure George is right.

[00:16:05]Dean, there's been a lot of time and effort  involved. I think we should move. Jerry, you do what you think is best. Do do whatever  you want with it. Look, I know you don't like me to say this, but after all, it is your  money. I just like to know what you think, Dena. I really don't care, Jerry. Do whatever  you want to. Just like that. Just like that.

[00:16:42]She really isn't herself, is she? You don't know  if I haven't. I'm sorry. I thought she'd gotten over the accident. Well, physically she has, and  she's still haunted. Well, this could be very good for her. I mean, a month or two in the sun,  the sea air do her the world of good. I hope so.

[00:17:15]Good night, George. I'll see  you tomorrow. Take it back to D.

[00:17:43]Say good night to George for  I'm sure George understood.

[00:17:49]Well, you just weren't with us.

[00:17:54]It was our first dinner here, Jerry. It wasn't a board meeting. We had  to make a decision. An important one.

[00:18:03]Why did we come here? What do you mean? Are you  going to spend all your time wheeling and dealing?

[00:18:18]Honey, I love you. Remember, and I'll help you,  but the doctor says you've got to help yourself first. You got to get involved again. You got to  go out and meet the world, laugh at it, and fight it and be a part of it. Curious. I just don't  know. Vina, this project is for us both. I mean, I was just a beach bubble married money. Well, I'm  not anymore. I want things to be ours, not yours.

[00:18:42]I want our money and our family. That's why  I work so hard in Sanice. Because I want to make things happen. Jerry, I'm frightened. What?  You're turning into the kind of man my father was.

[00:18:59]You mean rich? No. No. Driven, compelled  to push harder, make money no matter who it hurt. My mother died miserable. My  father died running. I was running too, trying to either get away or catch up. I  I don't know which. And then I was at the wheel of a car [music] and I couldn't stop going  faster and faster. You've got to forget. You've got to make yourself forget. Nobody's going  to do it for you. I'll try. I'll try. Okay.

[00:19:48]All right, listen. Tomorrow night, I'll  take his last braces for dinner. Okay, just the two of us. I promise.  No talk about work. Okay.

[00:19:58]Okay.

[00:20:08]Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] [music] Hi neighbor.

[00:20:43]Well, you're not going to  stand there all afternoon, are you? If you are, that'll be all right.

[00:20:52]Well, you're full of surprises. I'm  not rising from the sea. I'm burying my inner soul on canvas. Would you like to buy it?

[00:21:05]No. No. The lady says no. Huh? I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going  to give it a little bath.

[00:21:22]Why did you do that? Why not? I'll never  finish it. Not now. Yeah. You're used to cutting people down the size, aren't you?  No, I just don't like arrogant men. As bad as arrogant women. Would you pose for me? What  kind of pose? Start naked, flipping in jewels.

[00:21:50]Seems to me, Mr. Carter, that you're  the one who's used to cutting people down to size. Well, that makes us  even. Why don't you call me Paul?

[00:22:03]All right, Paul.

[00:22:11]I always thought artists had total recall.  Oh, we do. We have total recall. Then why the memory box? Alapo tape. Day one. There's  nothing as dull as my daily routine. Day one? I thought you'd been here a while. I  started counting yesterday when you got here.

[00:22:36]Would you like to go for a swim?

[00:22:42]I've got drunks on today. I do. Come on.

[00:22:53]Heat.

[00:23:05]Heat. [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Oh. Oh. [music] [music] Señor. [music] Yeah, I'm not quite ready yet.  Victor, did the seenor say when she'd be back? No, seenor. You don't know where she went? No,  seenor. [music] All right, I'll give her a few more minutes. See, seenor. I'll wait in  the car. Okay. [music] Thank you, Victor.

[00:24:21][music] Now you [music] say yes or else. Yes, that you'll pose for me. [music]  Yes, I'll pose for you. You promise?

[00:24:35]Yes. [music] Promise. Yes,  [music] you you understand that my husband will have to approve  the painting before we buy it. [music] Yes, I expected that. Just as  [music] long as you understand.

[00:25:17][music] Dina. Yes. Oh, it's a beautiful day, isn't it?  If I'd known you were going down to the beach, I would have gone with you. Ah, I'm sorry. I  thought you were busy. Yeah, well, I am. I've got a meeting, but I would have enjoyed a dip in the  bay, but now I'm late. Jerry, haven't you heard?

[00:25:35]They have fiestas down here. Well, that's a luxury  only the natives can afford. Darling, I do believe you're becoming a snob. No, I'm sorry. No siesta  now. This meeting might take all day. Okay. All right. You have your meeting, but don't forget our  dinner date tonight. Yeah, I meant to talk to you about that. Uh, you promised. I know. I also  promised to finalize the Sanice project. That means working on with George tonight. He's leaving  town. Well, I'm sorry. I mean, if I I know, but this is supposed to be a vacation. I wanted  us to spend it together. I know. Well, if you just let me get this out of the way. I need you  now, Jerry. Not tomorrow or the day after. Now.

[00:26:21]Okay. I'll see you in a couple of hours. Jerry, what would you do if I didn't invest  my money in your project? I'd still do what I think is right for both of us. [music] [music] Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat. [music] [music] [music] She's interested. No doubt about  that. But it's going to be a lot tougher than I thought. [music] A  lot tougher. She's nobody's fool.

[00:27:35]One thing I know for sure, [music]  the next move has got to be mine.

[00:27:42]Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Will it be ready Friday? Yes. [music] Oh, excuse me. [music] Well, that takes care  of a good bottle of wine. Sorry, I [music] come off your drink.

[00:29:35]What do you have? Just got some work.

[00:29:47]Hi. Didn't I tell you she was sensational platterer? Paul Carter, this is Dena. Dena, there'll be four tonight. George will be here  in about 15 minutes. They'll say about a half an hour. See, Paul's a neighbor of ours. He moved  into the old Pearson place. We bumped into each other in town, literally. I'd swear I knew him  from somewhere, but he says no. Well, I've been telling him about our hospitality. Why don't you  show him? I'll freshen up a little bit. Okay.

[00:30:38]Why, Paul? I said I'd see you tomorrow.  I couldn't wait for you. Don't play games with me. Is that what you think I'm doing,  Dina? I don't know. And I don't think I want to know. Do you understand? Yes. They're  coming through loud and clear. Tomorrow, when you sit for me, wear those earrings.  They're perfect for you. elegant, beautiful, and ice cold. I don't think I will, Mr. Carter.  As a matter of fact, I don't think we need a painting at all. Of course we do. Throw your  portrait out. I think it's a great idea.

[00:31:24]Well, I'll think about it.

[00:31:33]Mr. Carter, you know that area around the Sanans  Cove? I've heard of it. I've never been there.

[00:31:39]Nothing quite like it, Paul. Oh, you've  done a great job. But the more I study it, the better I like it. A toast  to the Sanice project. Dina, what? We're toasting my project. Well,  you have the final say. Any objections?

[00:31:59]Too sensory.

[00:32:06]Honey, if you'll excuse us, George and I have a  little discussion. Wrap this up. Don't bother, dear. I'm sure Mr. Carter won't mind having  his coffee on the patio. No, of course not.

[00:32:19]Uh, Paul, before I forget, we're  having a little reception tomorrow night at Lost Conscious. I'd like you to  come. I'd like that. Thank you. [music] Well, [music] first of all, a Mexican  citizen has to be the major stockholder.

[00:32:38]It's the law. Good. Fine. Get one.  [music] Make sure he's cooperative.

[00:33:00][music] You're an unusual [music] man.  You know when to be quiet.

[00:33:11]Maybe it's because I don't have anything to say.

[00:33:17]I get this feeling that um you're trying to play  me. I don't know what gave you that impression, but I've had the wrong impression about you.  I had you sized up this rich, beautiful, and spoiled. But you know anything like that?  Just Mary? Mary? No, I haven't forgotten that.

[00:33:43]What kind of a man is he, Jerry?

[00:33:51]Oh, he used to be a lot like you. Used  to be. People change. That's inevitable, isn't it? He isn't what he seemed at first. But then who is? How did you meet him? On  a beach. I'm very big at beach pickups.

[00:34:16]It was 3 years ago. My father objected, of  course, so that made it perfect. Whirlwind romance, instant marriage, and now  he's all wrapped up in business.

[00:34:32]Do I sound disloyal? No, just  disillusioned. Well, somebody changed.

[00:34:42]Maybe it was me. I don't know. after my accident.  They say that your whole personality, [music] what's wrong with me? [music] I don't know. Why am I talking to  you like this? [music] Hallelujah.

[00:35:27][music] Heat. [music] [music] [music] No, Dana. No. [music] Paul, just just  go away. Will you please just leave?

[00:35:57][music] Say good night for him.

[00:36:04][music] [music] [music] Paul seems like a pretty nice guy, doesn't  he? We don't know that much about him. Well, he's a relief from the Medicare set we usually  get down here. Tell me put that away. Let's not talk about him. He must be a pretty fair artist.  Otherwise, he couldn't afford to live down here.

[00:36:41]You want me to pose for him  then? Sure, why not? Honey, I think this s project's going  to be wound up in about 24 hours.

[00:36:53]Kiss me. What?

[00:36:59]Kiss me.

[00:38:22][music] [music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] Heat.

[00:39:26][music] [music] [music] Heat. [music] [music] Huh? [music] Paw.

[00:39:36][music] Heat. Heat.

[00:39:39][music] [music] [music] Heat.

[00:39:43][music] [music] Heat. [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] like a focus. Tape day two. I spent this morning  keeping watch on the villa from the beach. [music] Doing a painting for bait. Here comes Dena now.  Accidental meeting with Jerry Hunter [music] went perfectly. But after dinner, it didn't go  so well. Reflecting on the event so far, my conclusion. [music] I have to move deadline  ahead. I don't know whether Gina will sit for the portrait after what happened. Can't risk waiting  for the opportunity to get in the house alone with her. [music] I'll have to be at the reception.  The setup is similar to the one in Bermuda.

[00:40:58][music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat.

[00:42:02][music] God. [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat.

[00:42:11][music] [music] 2 hours. Two hours in that closet waiting for  him to go to bed. I thought I'd lose my mind.

[00:42:23]I can imagine. But you say there's nothing you  can do. Seenora Hunter, you are a very valued resident here. But Senor Carter is an American  citizen and to arrest him without evidence.

[00:42:40]What does your husband think of all this?

[00:42:48]H you've told him, of course. No. H. And the tape  recorder you mentioned, pity, you couldn't bring it with me. It was all I could do just to get  away. Oh, Senora Hunter, do you wish to make a complaint against Sard Carter? There would be  a hearing in which you would have to testify.

[00:43:21]Very well. I'll make some inquiries,  wire the American authorities, see what is known about this man. It will  take some time, of course, perhaps a few days.

[00:43:36]At the reception tonight, I'll wear the emeralds he's after. Will you be there?  I was expected elsewhere, but I'll come. Thank you.

[00:43:58]And may I wish you a speedy recovery, Senora,  from your accident. Most unfortunate. It takes time to recover from such a shock. Well, I've  had time, Commissioner. And the injuries were physical. My apologies. I had heard that you were  still unable to bring yourself to drive a car.

[00:44:20]A natural reluctance of course, but  perhaps I was misinterpreting the reason Pedro [music] [music] I'll drive.

[00:45:15][music] [music] Yes, George. Yes, I know you've gotten  bored in business in Washington. Sure, I can handle Sarosa. He'll be  at the reception tonight. Yes, I know he's the key and we'll get the okay from  the planning commission. I sure Dena will be there. She'll be a great help. Blondes are scarce  down here, you know. Yeah, she's not home now. I don't know where she is. Probably getting her  air fixed. Okay, I'll tell her. And listen, George, I appreciate everything you've  done. Okay, I'll call you soon. Adios.

[00:46:08][music] Heat. Heat.

[00:47:03][music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] Heat. Heat.

[00:47:13][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] You said you'd never wear your emeralds in  a public place again. I I needed them. Well, you both look like a million bucks.

[00:47:33]Paul, how are you?

[00:47:51][music] [music] Good evening, Commissioner. Senora  Hunter, he's here. Everyone is here. Senora, well, he he doesn't take his eyes off me.  He just stares. You have that effect on every man here. You look explicit. I had  no idea you were so gassed, Commissioner.

[00:48:33][music] Jerry, come dance with your wife. Come on.

[00:48:40]You're determined to follow me up one way  or another, aren't you? What? The roast is the one guy down here that can guarantee me the  same street. Oh, Jerry. Jerry. Charlie. We don't do things like that down here. Parties are for  fun. Not business. I want you to dance with me.

[00:49:15][music] [music] [music] [music] Wow.

[00:49:44][music] [music] [music] Heat.

[00:50:07][music] Hey, how about it? [music] [music] [music] [music] All right.

[00:50:40]Hey, [music] [music] [music] go away. [music] Dina, what the hell do you think you're  doing? I think it's time we both play it cool, don't you? [music] I  I'm sorry if I embarrassed you, Dina. [music] [music] But Seenora, great performance. Carter, did you  say he was watching? We were all watching you, Senora. No, he was watching this. This  is what he wants. But he's gone. Well, he was here watching, stalking me all  the time. I was dancing. And then he left. Seenor I was watching him. Oh,  you're wrong. You're wrong. Seora, I'm sorry about my wife, Senor. She's not at all like that. Your  wife is disturbed, Senor. Very disturbed.

[00:52:43]Come on. [music] There you go.

[00:52:54][music] [music] [music] [music] Come on now. [music] Seenora Señor Hunter Dina [music] Paul Carter. He was here. What  happened? Seenor Porto. What happened? Oh, he's trying to kill me. He He wants to kill me  and steal my But you still have them, Seenora.

[00:53:55]Nina, what are you talking about? He was  here. He was here. Well, search the ground.

[00:54:05]What is all this? You have my  deep and very real sympathy. Seor, what is all this about Paul Carter? My men  will search the ground. But But what? He left some time ago. It seems that your wife  had some kind of obsession about this man.

[00:54:32]Dina, come on. Let's go. Come  on. Marty doesn't believe me, does he? Never mind about Marty. Jerry  was here. Paul Carter was here. [laughter] It's very important that you  believe me. I believe you, Dina. Come on now. Let's go. Come on, [laughter]  Dina. Come on. I believe you. [music] Let's go.

[00:55:12][music] [music] [music] [music] I'm afraid the help is still at mass,  doctor. I'll drive you back to town.

[00:55:34]Thank you. Do you think Dena should be left  alone in the house? With satives I gave her, she should sleep another 2 hours at least.  What do you think is really wrong with the doctor? With all respects in your enter,  I suggest you call in a psychiatrist.

[00:56:04][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Come out of here, [music] Jerry.

[00:57:08][music] [music] One way or another, I'm going to do it now.

[00:57:35][music] [music] [music] Amalia Sophia. Yeah.

[00:58:25][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Hey.

[00:58:30]But Victor, [music] anyone [music] [music] [music] [music] Enough. [music] Dina, [music] [music] Dina.

[00:59:46][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Dina.

[01:00:12][music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] [music] Get up. [music] Get out of here. [music] [music] Don't go. [music] Heat.

[01:01:51][music] [music] Heat.

[01:01:54]Oh, [music] [music] [music] heat.

[01:02:23][music] Heat.

[01:02:42][music] [music] Heat.

[01:02:48]Heat. Heat.

[01:03:14][music] [music] [music] I'm going to call the police.  I was gone. You were gone.

[01:03:45]I killed him. Killed? What are you talking  about? I had to. Paul's murder was New York, Bermuda for the jewelry. Carter? You're  talking about Paul Carter? He came today.

[01:04:05]He must have watched you leave the house.  I tried to hide and then he came to the back of the house and I ran. I took the car  but he chased me along the cliff road. So I killed him. I just turned the wheel and he  was dead. That poor man lying there bleeding dying. I killed him. I'm going back still  be alive. Killed him. Yeah, I killed him.

[01:04:49][music] Heat. [music] [music] Heat.

[01:05:20][music] [music] [music] [music] [music] Not there.

[01:05:59]It's blood. He must be around here somewhere.

[01:06:06]Here's his tape recorder.

[01:06:28]Dina, you've got to listen to me. If I can't talk  to you, I'll leave this tape recorder with Amaya.

[01:06:33]Now, listen. In case anything happens to me, give  this to the police. All the evidence is here on tape. Now, listen carefully. You're wrong about  me. Why I'm here. The girl who was murdered in New York, his first victim was my sister. I've  been trailing him ever since. I almost caught up with him in Bermuda. I even found an earring he  lost getting away. That was 3 years ago. But Dena, it's Jerry, your husband. He's the  murderer. I've got to convince you.

[01:07:02]One way or another, I'm going to do it now.  So, that's where I knew him from. Bermuda.

[01:07:13]Don't look so shocked, my dear.  It's too bad, really. For a while, I thought about stopping after I missed  on that first try. You [music] know, those brakes didn't fail by themselves. But  then I was afraid another accident might raise suspicions. But for all that money, being  that close to money, but never really having it, like some puppy on a leash. 3 years I waited and  planned. [music] Sherry, you'll never get away with it. Paul's got to be around here somewhere.  He's somewhere in these rocks. And I hope he's not quite dead yet because I want to thank him  personally. See, there'll be another banner headline. Jewel murderer Paul Carter dies with  his final victim. If that's any comfort to you, Dena, you can take that thought with you  that you'll definitely be his final victim.

[01:08:05]Jerry, you'll never get away with  it after you've accused Paul of being the murderer in front of all  the people in Nakapoco practically.

[01:08:14]No, it's going to be Paul and you  over the cliff in one final death struggle in a speeding car and then  it's ended and I'm home free. Paul Hello, Paul. I don't think  you're in any condition to argue.

[01:08:49][music] [music] Ah, [music] [music] [music] me.

[01:09:18]Heat. Heat. [music] [music]