The City of the Dead (1960)
Patricia Jessel: Elizabeth Selwyn, Mrs. Newless
Quotes
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Nan Barlow : [upon hearing religious-type singing in her room, apparently coming from under the floor] Mrs. Newless! Mrs. Newless!
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : Yes, Miss Barlow?
Nan Barlow : I... I heard some strange noises in my room.
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : Oh, possibly the water pipes. This is a very old inn.
Nan Barlow : No, it seems to be coming from the cellar underneath.
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : I hardly think so, Miss Barlow. The cellars do not extend beneath your room.
Nan Barlow : But then why is there a trap door in the floor?
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : The ground was filled in many years ago to strengthen the foundations of the building.
Nan Barlow : But I'm sure I...
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : Well, if you insist, I will come and see.
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : [they both go into Nan's room, where it is now completely silent] I don't hear anything.
Nan Barlow : Well, just a few minutes ago... Never mind. I'm sorry.
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless : You're welcome. But you can see for yourself there is no ring in the trap door because there is no reason to lift it. There is *nothing* underneath but earth.
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Elizabeth Selwyn : I am Elizabeth Selwyn.