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May I come in?
At your service...
Mayor Skinch!
Hello, Jack.
I haven't seen you for a long time.
You left the San Francisco Police Department. That was eight years ago.
What can I do for you?
There's been a robbery.
A Bank?
No, a museum. Last night someone stole a mummy from the Zanadu Museum.
A mummy?
That's right. Have you ever been to the Zanadu Museum, Jack?
No, I haven't.
Well, It's an archaeological museum. The director's a strange man. He's bought things from all over the world.
Grotesque archaeological pieces. The mummy has always been an important attraction.
Do you want me to find the mummy?
Yes, I do Jack. There's a story about that mummy. They say he was an assassin for the Pharaoh Keops.
But why did someone steal a dead assassin?
You find out. That's your job.
OK, Mayor. I'll find your lost mummy.
Terrific!
Or terrifying...
I'm working with a new partner.
Pretty partner.
I'm sorry. I haven't introduced you.
Nadine O'Connor, Mayor Skinch. Mayor Skinch, Nadine.
I've never met a mayor.
Well, now you have... Cheerio.
A visit from the Mayor. We have become importants!
Don't get too excited. I don't like him.
When I was working for the San Francisco Police Department, he was Chief of Police. I left the police, then he became mayor.
Why did you leave the police?
I knew Skinch was receiving money from criminals, but I couldn’t prove it. So, I left.
Why has he come to you now?
Something about a robbery. Someone has stolen a mummy from the Zanadu Museum.
Strange. But why hasn't the Mayor gone to the police?
Good question... Look, I'm going to visit the museum.
And I'm going to follow the Mayor.
Good idea.
Cheerio!
Good morning. Welcome to the Zanadu Museum.
Hello. My name's Jack Stark. I'm a detective.
I'm working for Mayor Skinch. I understand there's been a robbery.
A robbery? When?
Go back to work now...
I'm Dr. Ramsey, director of the Zanadu Museum.
There hasn't been any robbery. I told the Mayor that. The mummy is alive, Mr. Stark.
Do you think the mummy just got up and walked away?
I'm absolutely certain. Have you ever seen the Pyramid of Keops, Mr. Stark?
Yes, I have. Wonderful.
When did you see it?
I saw it about twenty years ago, when I was in the merchant marines.
Then you know the Pharaoh Keops was a terrible king.
Well, the mummy was an assassin for the Pharaoh Keops. And now he's woken up. He wants to protect the museum.
He wants to protect the museum?
Yes, Mr. Stark. I had a dream. I heard a terrible voice.
And what did the terrible voice tell you?
It said that someone is trying to close the museum.
Close the museum? That's ridiculous! The city owns the Zanadu Museum. No one can close it.
I always believe my dreams.
Thanks for the information, Dr. Ramsey...
Are you sure there hasn't been a robbery? Have you found any broken windows?
I haven't heard anything about a robbery.
OK. That's all for now.
Watch out for the mummy!
Or mummy watch out.
Ren, Sekhem, Khu. Ba, Ka, Sekhu. Your name is Khen.
My name is Khen.
You're an assassin.
I'm an assassin.
You've been dead for 4,000 years.
I've been dead for 4,000 years.
A robbery?! You've got your money, Mayor. Now I want that property!
I've been to a detective. Don't worry. He'll find the mummy. Then, you can have the property.
I've been waiting for months already!
And I've been working on a solution. You own the property. The city wilI demolish the museum.
Soon, you can start building your dream.
Imagine. The Pyramid, the tallest building in San Francisco, 146 storeys high.
It wilI be a monument to modern business. There's never been another building like it!
OK, Mayor. Demolish the museum. And soon!
Hi. My name is Nadine O'Connor. I'm a private detective.
Pardon?
I'm a private detective.
Super! Just like in the movies.
Can I ask you a few questions?
Sure.
I appreciate it. Thanks. Who was Mayor Skinch talking to?
Oh, that was Luke Kairo. He's a big builder.
He owns the Kairo Construction Company. His company built this restaurant.
I see. What were they talking about?
I'm not sure.
Well, I think I heard something about a mummy and pyramids. It was a strange conversation.
Thanks for your time. You're welcome.
Can I use your phone? It costs ten cents.
It was more frightening than Frankenstein!
Hello, Inspector.
Excuse me, Mrs. Skinch. Hello, Jack. I haven't seen you in eight years... since you left the Police Department.
You look older now.
You know, you look older too and more important.
What happened?
Something strange visited the Mayor last night... This is the Mayor's wife.
pleasanted to meet you.
It was horribIe. I thought it was a ghost. It came into our room and frightened us. Then it went into Sadie's room.
It was like a normaI man, but different. It was bigger. It's the most horribIe thing I've ever seen!
How awfuI!
Thank you, Sadie. What are you doing here, anyway?
I'm doing a speciaI job for the Mayor.
Have you forgotten what he did when he was police chief?
No, I haven't. We both knew he was receiving money from criminaIs. But you're stllI working for him.
What couId we do? We had no proof.
Well, this time I think he's doing something worse.
Can I heIp?
Maybe you can. I'll call you. Thanks, Inspector.
Take it easy, Sadie.
It was more frightening than Frankenstein!
A Miss Nadine O'Connor to see you. She's from the San Francisco Sun.
Oh yes. She called earller. Send her in...
Come in. Miss O'Connor, weIcome to Kairo Construction. You can have five minutes.
That's very kind of you. I'm a reporter for the San Francisco Sun, the city's most important newspaper.
I'm writing an articIe on new construction projects. I understand you're the biggest bullder in the city, Mr. Kairo.
That's right. And my company is going to construct the most extraordinary building in the worId.
It'll be more beautiful than the Eiffel Tower.
Tell me more.
I'll do better than that. I'll show you. Here it is. It's called the Pyramid.
Impressive.
The Pyramid represents immortallty,Miss O'Connor. The biggest banks, the most successfuI companies in America will have their offices in the Pyramid.
In fact, it will be the most expensive office building in the worId!
Fantastic! When are you going to begin construction?
Soon, Miss O'Connor, very soon. But don't print your articIe yet.
Oh, that's all right, Mr. Kairo. I can wait. It'll be our llttIe secret.
SpIendid!
Thank you very much for the interview.
My pleasanture.
Ren, Sekhem, Khu. Ba, Ka, Sekhu. You are my servant.
I am your servant.
I am your master.
You are my master.
What are you doing?
I'm Iooking at the evidence.
The mummy was at the Mayor's house last night. It frightened his wife and daughter.
I found this on the door.
Don't tell me, it's 4,000 years oId.
No, it's not more than four days oId.
I've discovered a few things too.
Mayor Skinch's friend, Luke Kairo is going to bulld the biggest skyscraper in San Francisco. It's called the Pyramid.
I saw the modeI, and he's going to bulld it in the same pIace where the museum is now.
Dr. Ramsey knows that! He taIked about a dream. He said someone wants to cIose the museum.
Maybe the Mayor wants to demolish the museum.
And Dr. Ramsey wants to demolish the Mayor.
Why don't you visit the museum again, tonight?
You go. Dr. Ramsey doesn't know you. And you've always liked horror films.
I'm going to visit the Mayor's office.
Tonight...
After dark.
Jack, you shouldn't... Shhh.
You will stop the Mayor.
I will stop the Mayor.
Wait here...
You shouId ring the bell. The museum's closed.
And you shouldn't frighten people.
I'm sorry. I didn't want to frighten you.
My name is Dr. Ramsey. I'm the director of the Zanadu Museum.
pleasanted to meet you. I'm Nadine O'Connor.
I'm very interested in ancient Egypt. I understand you have the best collection in the city.
We have the best collection in the State of Callfornia.
Why don't you Iook around. I'll be back in a moment.
Thanks... I'll do that.
Here's the evidence!
Tonight you will destroy the Mayor's office.
Tonight I will destroy the Mayor's office.
Can't you read the sign. It says no entry. You shouldn't come in here!
It's a mummy!
Yes! He's alive. The mummy llves and he's angry...
Destroy. You are an assassin. Kill!
I think I shouId go now. Nice museum, Doctor.
Jack, I saw the mummy! It ran after me!
Dr. Ramsey's crazy! He hypnotizes it!
CaIm down.
ReIax.
Now, tell me about it.
The mummy is going to destroy the Mayor's office tonight.
I've just been to the Mayor's office. I found some important documents.
Jack, you shouldn't have.
Shhh. This time I have some good evidence.
What have you got?
The Mayor soId the museum to Luke Kairo. I've even got his bank book.
He received a Iot of money from the Kairo Construction Company.
Good work, Jack. Now what?
Let's make some phone calls.
Hello. This is Jack. Do you want to heIp me catch a rat?
You've called the right cat. Meet me at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Zanadu Museum.
I'll be there.
Hello.
Mayor Skinch. I think I've solved the mystery of the mummy.
Excellent!
Meet me at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Zanadu Museum.
I'll be there. Sweet dreams. Cheerio...
You shouldn't do that!
You've been a very good mummy.
Now you must obey your master one more time.
Destroy the Mayor.
I must destroy the Mayor.
We have to get a confession.
You don't have to worry. We'll get a confession.
Anybody home? Jack, are you there?
Mayor Skinch. What a pleasantant surprise!
We musn't waste time. Let's go.
Come on.
Have you found the mummy?
The mummy is alive, Mr. Mayor. And he will protect the Museum.
What are you taIking about?
You, Mr. Mayor. I had a dream. I heard a terribIe voice. It said you want to cIose the Museum.
Why do you want to cIose the museum, Mayor?
Turn around, Mayor.
Have you seen Jack Stark? I was going to meet him here.
You must explain! What have you done?!
OK. Wait.
I soId the property to Luke Kairo. Mr. Kairo paid me 300,000 dollars.
He's going to bulld an enormous office building.
Your confession is too Iate... Destroy him!
Stay away from me!
You must obey your master!
Ren, Sekhem, Khu. Ba, Ka, Sekhu...
''Hypnotism Made Easy''. Chapter 11. Security Guards.
What do we have here? You mustn't touch him. He's over 4,000 years oId.
I toId you. There hasn't been any robbery. You have to belleve me.
We belleve you.
I want my mummy!
We finally got Skinch. He's back in the San Francisco Police Department. This time, behind bars.
The mummy's revenge!
Crazy case.
Who's going to be next?