Tintin in America
"Chicago, the windy city,
sometimes called America's gateway to the west,
has recently fallen under control of gangsters.
No... too much...
The Mob rules Chicago. "
Nah...!
You know, Snowy... if this story is supposed to be true,
then we're gonna have to prove it.
Extra! Extra!
Read all about it!
Tintin's coming to Chicago!
World-famous reporter doing expose on organized crime!
I don't like this...
I hear this Tintin can be a real trouble-maker.
If he does this "expose", it could be bad for business.
Catch my drift?
Don't worry, boss, I'll take care of things.
Tintin won't be any trouble... I guarantee it.
Well, here we are, Snowy! Chicago!
Looking for a taxi, sir?
Yeah, sure.
- I'm going to the Osborne Hotel. - Sure thing!
What's going on?
Hey!
Too bad you won't get to appreciate the view!
I don't like this, Snowy. Let's get out of here!
C'mon, Snowy! This is our chance.
Hey, police! Over here!
There he is!
Faster!
We're gaining on him!
Police! Pull over!
The taxi's run into trouble.
Send the Australian and arrange for a special car!
But they offered me 500 bucks!
Who?
I can't tell you! They'll kill me!
No one's going to kill you. You'll get police protection.
Police protection? You don't understand...
The police are...
Oh, no!
Hey you!... stop!
Stop! Stop! Hey...!
Faster!
We nearly got him!
Wow...!
Thank you!
Hello?
Hello? Is anyone there?
Hello...
Who is this?
Hands up! Drop the gun!
Now don't make a move!
Operator!
Send the police up to Room 374.
Right away, Mr Tintin.
Ohhh...! Mr. Smiles!
Remember: I wasn't here.
Yes, sir!
Come in.
Mr. Tintin? I'm Detective Andrews.
That was quick.
The hotel operator said you needed help.
Yes, this gangster broke into my room with a gun.
I see. OK, we'll take him downtown.
Would you mind coming with us to sign a complaint?
It would be my pleasure, detectives.
I know it's a little out of the way,
but this is police's secret headquarters for mob activity?
It's easier than working out of the station.
I see.
They sure don't look like policemen to me, Snowy.
Right, in there.
Sit down, Mr Tintin. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Thanks! But who are you?
My name is Bobby Smiles.
I'm the underboss of the Chicago Mob Syndicate.
Mob Syndicate! I knew there was something wrong with this set-up.
You're nothing but a gangster!
I prefer the title "syndicate member" myself.
Why was I brought here?
Because I wanted to meet you personally...
before you leave town!
I'll make it worth your while, Mr. Tintin.
Say $200,000?
Of course, if you decide not to accept my offer,
then I'll be forced to make you leave in a less pleasant way.
I don't like bribes or threats, Mr Smiles.
I'll leave Chicago when I'm ready...
after I've finished my story.
I'm sorry to hear that, Mr. Tintin.
You see...
You don't have much choice.
Gas!
Snowy!
Stay close to the floor.
Hehe... I hope the fish are hungry!
What was that?
I didn't hear anythin'!
I don't see anything down there!
That's 'cause you're looking in the wrong place.
Drop your guns!
Thank you.
Hey guys! Know how you call the police without a phone?
Well...?
I thought you were taking care of this guy, Smiles...
I am, boss, trust me. Everything's under controI.
It better be... or you're next, see?
That's Tintin's hoteL room on the 37th floor.
Just make sure you don't miss.
I never miss, Mr Smiles.
Kid's stuff!
I knew those gangsters would try again!
Good thing we took precautions, eh, Snowy...
And now that they think we're dead,
we can set our own trap!
Mr Smiles, we just got a tip.
A disguised truck full of treasury bills
is leaving for New York, and get this, without a police escort...
No police escort?
Yeah... they didn't want to call attention to the truck
in case someone got ideas about hijackin' it.
Now what kind of a person would do a thing like that?
Get the men together, Bugsy!
Do you think they'll fall for this, Tintin?
I'm pretty sure they will, Chief. Look!
Well, well, what have we got here?
Hands up! Hahahahaha...
Hands up! You're under arrest!
Tintin, thanks to you, we've landed a very big fish!
So, where is Smiles?
One of our informant spotted Smiles here this morning.
Apparently he's got a cabin in the mountains.
Don't worry, Chief, I'll find him.
You just get the jail cell ready.
We sort of stick out like a sore thumb, don't we, Snowy?
So? What do you think?
Next on the list: transportation!
Sure, I have a horse you can use for a few days.
I... got just the one for you. Her name's Beatrice.
Hello Beatrice.
I don't think Beatrice likes me very much.
Have you got any other horses?
You'll be happy with this one.
I'm sure I will. Ready, Snowy?
Giddyup!
Whoa, boy!
According to this map, Smiles' cabin is up there.
Tintin!
I don't know how he found me, but he's gonna wish he never did.
Looks like we're continuing on foot.
That's right... Just a few more feet.
There it is.
C'mon, Snowy!
A little closer...
No!
Yikes!
Whoah! That was close!
Tintin won't be bothering me again! Ha hahahaha...
Oh, no?
Sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Smiles... Let's go! The police are waiting...
Ever since Tintin came to town,
business has ground to a halt.
Because of him,
half of us are in jail, the other half are posting bail.
It's time someone took care of that guy.
Someone like me!
Okay, Snowy, let's go.
We've got to meet the Chief of Police in 20 minutes.
Snowy?
Now where has he gone?
Snowy?
"If you want to see your dog again,
wave a white handkerchief from the window. "
Those scoundrels! They kidnapped Snowy!
It's probably a trap. I've gotta be very careful.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
- Paper, mister? - Sure, kid.
Any minute now...
Mr. Tintin may be a good reporter, but he sure has some strange requests!
Now for our next order of business:
Tintin... the nosy reporter!
Looks like I'm on to something big...!
Bugsy left a message at Tintin's hotel to be on the pier at 9 with the cash.
Ten of our men will be waiting for him.
He won't walk away this time.
Pssst! Hey, kid!
You want to earn 10 bucks?
Yes, gentlemen... We'll soon be rid of that pest for good!
Hey!
Give me my ball back!
I'll give you your ball back! Come here, you little brat!
It's 9 O'clock. I'd better call the men
to see if Tintin showed up.
Bugsy?... Bugsy?!
Ugh...!
Huh!?
Hey! What's going on?
Well, that takes care of them!
Snowy!
Snowy! Hold on! I'll have you out in a minute!
Good boy!
C'mon, let's get outta here!
There he is!
Wha.. t!
Whew!
Hurry! Get him!
Hurry up!
No!... Help!
Hehehehe...! Huh?
Game over, Bugsy!
Now the real fun begins!
Chief, this is Tintin...
I'm at 2117 Lakeside Avenue.
You'd better come right away with reinforcements.
I've got a little surprise for you!
Well, gentlemen, it's 9:30.
By now Tintin is dead, and our problems are over.
Freeze!
Police! You're under arrest!
...and the crowd is going wild!
Tintin is a hero here!
Chicago can hold its head high again.
The mob has been put out of action.
"They had been ruthless enemies, cruel and desperate men. "
That's that!
Hello?
What?
Oh, no! I'll be right over.
Come on, Snowy. Here we go again!
The End...