George Eldredge credited as playing...
Police Sgt. Ernie Tucker
- Alan Avery: Now say that someone did see a murder being committed.
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: Say it was you.
- Alan Avery: But why me?
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: We found your pills in that phone booth.
- Alan Avery: You've seen my wife. She doesn't belong on the firing line anywhere. And me? Well teachers just don't make great convincing heroes.
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: They make good witnesses.
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: You teach kids. How much do you know about juvenile delinquency?
- Alan Avery: A little.
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: It's increasing. You mentioned your wife. That she is going to have a kid. Don't you care about the world it grows up in?
- Police Lt. Sam Johnson: I think your wife would Mr. Avery.
- Alan Avery: [after quite a bit of thinking] Alright.
- [pauses for a bit]
- Alan Avery: The car they used was a black sedan. the license number was JPF393...
- Police Desk Sergeant: [Voice coming out loudly over the speakers and suspects line-up for questioning] Okay now. Turn and face front! I said face front! Get your hands down you not looking for anybody! You here to be looked at! Now, first man in line. That's right, you! What's your name, address and occupation...
- Police Lt. Sam Johnson: [as the officer over the loud speaker continues giving instructions to the suspects] Alright Mr.Avery. Take plenty of time. Look at these men over carefully.
- Alan Avery: I don't need anymore time. I'll not be able to forget either of these men as long as I live.
- Police Lt. Sam Johnson: Identify.
- Alan Avery: It's the third man and the fifth man. The fifth man did the actual killing.
- Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: Are you sure Mr. Avery?
- Alan Avery: I'm sure.
- Police Capt. Finch, Meadows Informant: Sure enough to testify in court Mr. Avery?
- Police Lt. Sam Johnson: This is Capt. Finch.
- Alan Avery: Yes Capt. Finch.
- Police Capt. Finch, Meadows Informant: You're a brave man Mr. Avery.