The City of the Dead (1960)

Patricia Jessel: Elizabeth Selwyn, Mrs. Newless

Quotes 

• 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.

• Elizabeth Selwyn : I am Elizabeth Selwyn.