¶ Batman
In Gotham City
when the social set goes diamond shopping
there is only one place to go.
And that place is Harry Hummert's.
A veritable treasure house
among the jewelers catering to the Gotham City elite.
Oh, what an exquisite clock, Harry.
I didn't see this when I was here last week.
Oh, actually, Mrs. Frontenac, I only acquired it yesterday.
It's a shop piece, not for sale.
You wanted to see something in a set of diamond clips?
Oh, yes. Yes I'd love that.
Perhaps one of these would please you, Mrs. Frontenac?
[dramatic music]
Hummert would be astonished
if he knew that the lens of a transistorized TV camera unit
is hidden in that antique clock.
Oh.
Control calling Second Hand.
'Number three to Control.'
'Reading you.'
The time is at hand.
Get ready to strike in ten seconds.
'We're wound up at the ready, Control.'
Stand by, Second Hand.
[clock ringing]
That's odd.
Shouldn't be striking the hour now.
There must be something wrong with the mechanism.
Such adorable cherubs.
[all coughing]
Hummert's? Robbed? Broad daylight?
Commissioner, did you hear the news?
Yes, Chief O'Hara.
An ominous news, I'd say.
The knockout gas the criminals used came from an antique clock.
Then it's himself.
That conniving crook who uses time for crime.
The Clock King.
I feel we're in over our heads, Chief O'Hara.
'I'll contact the Caped Crusaders at once.'
[buzzing]
One moment, commissioner.
I shall expedite his presence.
I don't pay enough attention to the two of you.
[scoffing]
Oh, you do.
You...do.
Just run along and enjoy yourself, Aunt Harriet.
We'll be fine.
Check.
The Bat-phone, sir.
Hmm?
The Bat-phone.
- Oh! - That was perfect timing.
Yes, I quite agree, commissioner.
From what you say about the robbery at Hummert's
it clearly indicates the modus operandi of Clock King.
- Clock King? - Apparently, Dick.
But this time, we'll bypass police headquarters.
What?
When one is dealing with a villain like Clock King
one must use time wisely.
We'll go directly to Hummert's gem shop
and try to pick up the lead from there.
To the Bat-poles.
[theme music]
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¶ Batman
[dramatic music]
Excellent.
Every move, right on schedule.
Oh.
Just look at all these goodies.
You're marvelous, Clock King.
That, my dear
is because I plan every move like a time-table.
As my arch-enemies Batman and Robin
will soon find out to their detriment.
Thinking.
Every minute. Every second. Thinking.
Men.
You've done well.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks, your highness.
Ah, I see it is almost the hour.
[sighing]
Zero minus seven.
Six. Five.
Here it comes again.
Three. Two. One. Zero.
[all clocks chiming]
[chiming continues]
Lovely. Lovely.
What an exquisite, exciting rhapsody of sound.
Milli, back to your dusting.
Second Hands..
We have work to do.
And that's all I know about it, Batman.
I bought it at the Parkhurst Gallery.
I go there every week. Every Wednesday, as a matter of fact.
Benson Parkhurst is an old friend of mine.
Obviously, Clock King learned that it was Mr. Hummert's habit
to go to that particular auction gallery.
He had the clock up for sale
knowing he'd be sure to bid on it.
Thank you, Mr. Hummert. Come, Robin.
Let's pay a visit to the Parkhurst Gallery.
Men.
And Millie.
According to my crime-table
our next target
will be the Parkhurst art gallery.
After which, we will strike at the home
of one of Gotham City's wealthiest young socialite.
No kidding, your highness. That's triple hit of the day?
Another of my clever little clocks
was bought by a dear old lady
who lives in the home of a millionaire.
Then..
...after that pair of jobs..
...I have a real coup in store.
In fact, it may well be
the biggest clock crime of my distinguished career.
Biggest, Clock King?
'Your highness.'
Please don't hate me for mentioning them, but..
..what about...
..Batman and Robin?
Batman and Robin.
The nights I've lain awake.
Scheming. Plotting my revenge
against those flat footprints in the sands of time.
Those shadows on the sundial of true criminal genius.
However..
...if Batman and the Boy Blunder..
[chuckling]
...Blunder..
If they should attempt to cross my plans
they'll find they're just in time
to count their final seconds.
And when they do
I'll strike hard.
I'll be glad to help you in any way, Batman.
Things are a little hectic here today.
We're getting ready upstairs for out first pop art show.
We'll try not to detain you, Mr. Parkhurst.
You recall who brought the clock to be auctioned?
The one Mr. Hummert bought.
Uh, I'll have to consult the auction book
for that day.
Now, let me see.
Oh, yes. Here it is.
Now I remember him.
'He was a heavyset man with a small beard'
'and, umm, his name was Mr. Chronos.'
Chronos.
- The Greek word for time. - Correct, Robin.
Thanks to your diligence in foreign languages
we can now safely assume the mysterious Mr. Chronos
is actually Clock King in disguise.
Amazing.
The way you two figured that out.
I could have never done it.
Don't feel bad, Mr. Parkhurst.
You haven't been trained in deduction, as we have.
Come, Robin. We must be going.
We must find something that'll give us a clue
as to where our evil enemy Clock King will strike next.
I think I have an idea where we might find that lead.
Where, Batman?
Dunbar's drive-in.
Good afternoon, Gotham City viewers.
This is your roving TV reporter, Fred Forbes
welcoming you to the "What's new in art" segment
of our Gotham City report.
Coming to you today from the famous Parkhurst Galleries.
For many years, the Parkhurst Galleries have been known
for their exhibitions and auctions of art
that have stood the test of time.
But now, Mr. Benson Parkhurst, the owner of the galleries
has bowed to the inevitable.
And the galleries are having their first exhibit..
...of pop art.
And it seems to be a hit.
Out of the way, out of the way. Make way, please.
This way, this way, this way. Careful. Gently, gently.
Wait a minute. What is going on here?
What's going on here, my dear sir
is certainly not an exhibition of true pop art.
This way. Out. Forward.
[indistinct chattering]
Aah!
Inferior.
All definitely inferior.
And just who are you, sir?
Huh! I am Progress Pigment, the king of pop art
and apostle of its culture.
A little more to the left, boys.
Now, I will let you have the honor
of viewing my latest masterpiece.
Off.
[dramatic music]
I call it "Time Out Of Joint."
- What? - What is this?
(Fred Forbes) 'This is certainly an incredible machine.'
It is really a work of art.
Get this junk out of here.
Junk? Do you realize what this is?
You are looking at the symbolization of time.
Time, the ever moving balance wheel of the universe.
Observe.
[machine whirring]
[bells ringing]
Everything will be alright. Please don't go.
[ringing continues]
[whirring]
[ringing continues]
It will be alright.
Hey, it's the Batmobile. Just look.
I am looking.
And isn't Robin too much?
[instrumental music]
At the risk of sounding naive, Batman
how do you expect to find a lead to Clock King in this drive-in?
At one point in his sordid criminal career
he had a feminine accomplice named Thelma Timepiece.
Oh, of course.
Welcome to Dunbar's, Batman and Robin.
What will it be today?
We're looking for someone who might be working here.
Thelma Timepiece.
Oh, yes. Thelma. Sorry, Batman.
You can't win them all. She quit last week.
'I think she went back to her hometown in the Midwest.'
But I'd be glad to take your order.
- I am a little hungry. - Of course, Robin.
Even crime fighters must eat. And especially you.
You're a growing boy and you need your nutrition.
Hamburgers, medium-rare.
May I recommend Bat-burgers?
Bat-burgers?
"Trouble stealing your appetite?"
"Arrest it with our new Bat-burger."
[laughs] I'm honored by this tribute, miss.
Two Bat-burgers, medium-rare
'and two glasses of orangeade.'
Uh, doubles.
Turn on the Bat-scope, Robin.
Let's see what's on the Gotham City TV news report.
[whirring]
(male announcer) 'There it is, folks, an uninvited entry'
'here at the Parkhurst Galleries.'
'As you can see, the artist, Progress Pigment'
'has his contraption working'
'and the only words to describe it is wild.'
'He even has a name for it, "Time Out Of Joint."'
Time Out Of Joint? Time...do you suppose--
Yes, if only we could get a closer look at him.
'We're going to bring Progress Pigment in for a closer look.'
'I want all of you folks to see a most unusual artist.'
'Uh, Progress Pigment?'
That beret, the beard, the dark glasses.
There is a way we could make sure.
- 'The Bat-photoscope.' - Sure.
(Robin) It will activate the microfilm crime file in the Bat-cave
and transmit a normal photograph of the Clock King to us here.
[dramatic music]
Yes!
Ah-ha!
How does it look, Robin?
Holy masquerade, it's Clock King.
Uh, miss, uh, would you take our baskets, please?
Men, the hour is at hand.
[indistinct chattering]
[loud beeping]
- It worked. - Naturally.
Few people can stand the vibrations
of supersonic sound.
Now let's get what we came after.
That fool, Parkhurst.
The sound of this mechanical sculpture
covered up the buzz of the saber saw
as it was cutting through his stronghold.
And right in front of his eyes.
[thudding]
[dramatic music]
Ah!
Here it is.
My favorite clock masterpiece.
And now it's mine. All mine.
Come, my good Second Hands.
Careful with it. Careful. Careful.
Ah!
Right on schedule.
We've completed another foolproof crime.
Let's go.
[gasping]
You can only fool some of the people
some of the time, Clock King.
Batman and Robin. At them, men.
I'll give a personal bonus to the first man
who knocks out Batman.
Four against two.
I would say that the odds are in our favor, Robin.
[dramatic music]
Come on, fight, fight. Go.
[music continues]
Wait. This valuable painting might be damaged.
Isn't it beautiful?
Please let me put it down, so it won't be hurt.
- Agreed? - Hmm.
Great.
Ooh! Ha ha ha.
I seem to have hurt my wrist a little bit.
Just give me a moment.
Anytime you're ready, Clock King.
Just give me a minute.
A minute..
...to touch my counter-attack activator.
[laughing]
Holy mainsprings! I can't move.
Perhaps I should have titled my creation
"The Dynamic Duo Caught In The Coils Of Time."
The cops!
That will be Chief O'Hara.
I contacted him with the mobile Bat-phone on the way here.
[siren wailing]
[dramatic music]
[grunting]
I'll have you free in a jiffy, Robin.
(Chief O'Hara) 'Batman.'
Dynamic Duo, are you alright?
Yes, Chief O'Hara. Only our pride has been hurt.
Clock King and his cohorts escaped.
[people groaning]
[dramatic music]
Robin, look.
Clock King dropped one of his watches.
Oh, he must have accidentally dropped it
when he massaged his hurt wrist.
Hm, and it's not the sealed type either.
Quickly, Robin. To the Bat-cave.
I want to examine this watch carefully.
According to the... Bat-chemical analyzer..
...the dust in Clock King's watch..
...contains aluminum oxide.
- Is that important? - Indeed it is, Robin.
Aluminum oxide is used in the manufacture of synthetic gems.
I don't get it. How does that connect to Clock King?
It's obvious, Robin.
Synthetic gems are widely used in jeweled watch movements.
Holy sundials! Then you mean--
Exactly, Robin. Clock King's hideout is--
Is a place where they make synthetic jewels for watches.
We'll just feed the necessary data into the Bat-computer.
[beeping]
Oh, this has to be it, Robin.
"Tick Tock Synthetic Rubies, Incorporated."
According to this card, that firm went out of business
four months ago.
[engine revving]
A wise idea to make a surprise entrance
through the rear of the building, Batman.
Wiser yet, old chum, if we make it up
the outside of the building.
It should be good practice if something ever takes us
to Mount Everest, Batman.
I think we'll be confining our campaign against evil
to Gotham City for some time to come, old chum.
It needs us.
Hey, Batman and Robin. What are you guys doing?
Just routine crime fighting.
Oh, would you like come inside? I'm rehearsing.
Thank you, citizen, but our pursuit of justice
allows us few diversions.
- Oh! - Be seeing you.
Bye, Robin.
Hey, you guys come and catch my act sometime. I dig yours.
Alright, fellas. One more time.
¶ From a vapor wind..
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
[laughing]
Welcome.
I've anticipated your visit.
That's why I coated that section of the floor
'with super sleek watch oil.'
Second Hands.
[grunting]
[dramatic music]
Batman, we're inside a giant hourglass.
You grinning devils.
Looking for your utility belts? They're over here.
Naturally, I removed them to prevent your escape.
Batman, sand!
It's starting to pour down.
[alarm ringing]
Your Highness, your alarm is ringing.
I'm well aware of it.
Well, Dynamic Duo. We'll have to leave now.
'If we are to keep to our timetable of crime.'
We certainly don't want to disappoint Mr. Smith, do we?
[laughing] After all, he's going to be of invaluable help to us
at exactly 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Some people kill time.
But this time, time is going to kill you.
(male narrator) Is this the zero hour for the Dynamic Duo?
Are the sands of time really running out
for Batman and Robin?
At long last, have they met a gritty
granulated, inglorious fate?
Tune in tomorrow!
Same Bat-time!
Same Bat-channel!
[theme music]
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