Wonder Woman (1975–1979): Season 1, Episode 3 - Fausta, the Nazi Wonder Woman - full transcript

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ All the world
is waiting for you ♪

♪ And the power you possess ♪

♪ In your satin tights ♪

♪ Fighting for your rights ♪

♪ And the old
Red White and Blue ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Now the world
is ready for you ♪

♪ And the wonders you can do ♪



♪ Make the hawk a dove ♪

♪ Stop a war with love ♪

♪ Make a liar tell the truth ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Get us out from under ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ All our hopes
are pinned upon you ♪

♪ And the magic that you do ♪

♪ Stop a bullet cold ♪

♪ Make the axis fold ♪

♪ Change their minds ♪

♪ And change the world ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

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♪ You're a wonder ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪♪

Colonel.

The Fuhrer's emissary
has arrived from Berchtesgaden.

Have him wait in the lobby.

Perhaps, sir,
it would be more politic

if you extended
an immediate welcome.

You will never become
a general's aide

thinking like that, Horst.

But, sir, this is
the Fuhrer's representative.

No.

He is only my opportunity

to catch the Fuhrer's eye.

And when this project
is finished

the Fuhrer will recognize
that I deserve the credit.

Not some Berchtesgaden
errand boy.

Colonel.

Colonel Kesselman.

I am Fausta Grables.

There's no need to identify
yourself, Fraulein.

I still have a sore throat
from cheering

your many victories
in the 1936 Olympics.

May I say how much
I admire you?

Let us not waste the time.

May we begin?

We are very busy men,
Fraulein Grables.

We have little time
for watching films.

The Fuhrer is busier

and he watched this film
for six hours.

Please turn off the lights.

'This, gentlemen,
is Wonder Woman.'

'Her strength and agility'

'seem quite unusual.'

'And those bracelets'

'appear to have
a magical power.'

'She is very clever.'

Oh, stop the film,
turn on the light.

This is nonsense.
Obviously trick photography.

Hollywood magic
for American propaganda.

No, mein colonel.

The entire espionage apparatus

in Washington confirms

that this woman
is truly capable

of every action you saw.

Just how strong is she?

This is what the Fuhrer
wants us to find out.

'Operation Fraulein.'

It will be my pleasure

to capture Wonder Woman

'and bring her back
to Germany for you to study'

'and find out if she has
any unusual secrets.'

We will make her power ours.

I have already a plan.

You just get me safely

into and out of
the United States.

Please turn off the lights.

'This is American war hero'

'Air Corps Maj. Steve Trevor.'

'The last three times
Wonder Woman was seen'

she was aiding this man.

I will use him..

...to bait my trap.

May I suggest, Fraulein--

Colonel, my plane is waiting.

Please have everything ready
when I return with Wonder Woman.

Hail Hitler.

If you return..

...Nazi Wonder Woman.

Working late again, major?

Ha, you know
the War Department

and all the paperwork.

Well, I'd be happy
to stay and help if you--

No. No need for that.

You put in more than
a full 12 hours already.

You need your rest.

- Goodnight then.
- Goodnight, Diana.

- Oh, Diana.
- Yes?

I'm grateful for your
good hard work.

Is it alright
if I clean up in here now?

If you could come back
in a few hours

I'd appreciate it, ma'am.

Oh, sure, major.

While I'm here, I'll just
empty your wastebasket.

'Uh, no, no. Don't bother.'

Uh, some of those papers
are top secret

and I personally carry all my
wastepaper to the incinerator.

Ah.

What's going on?

- Mission accomplished.
- Excellent.

Is everything ready
at the warehouse?

- Just as you asked.
- Good.

Now we have the bait
to capture Wonder Woman.

I checked with
General Blankenship, Diana.

He hasn't seen
Steve today, either.

No, thank you.
I can't understand it, Etta.

It's not like Steve to leave

top secret papers on his desk.

I also checked with
his Officers' Quarters.

They didn't see him
come in last night.

That Steve!

Where does he get
all his energy?

No, I left him here at work.

Major Trevor's office.

Yeoman First Class
Prince speaking.

- May I help you?
- My name is Eloise Livingston.

I work the night shift at
the South River Defense Plant.

'And on my way home just now,
I found this note.'

It said for me
to call this number.

A note?
What did it say?

"Whoever finds this note

"please call my office

"and tell them
to contact Wonder Woman.

"I'm a prisoner

and my life is in danger."

'And it's signed,
"Major Steve Trevor."'

Would you hold on
a moment, please?

Etta, this is just
routine business.

Why don't you take
these documents

and put them back
in the safe?

Good idea, Diana.

Tell me.
Did the note say anything else?

Like where the major
was being held?

No, I'm afraid not.

Where did you find the note?

On the sidewalk
in front of a warehouse

at 49th Street Southwest
at Potomac Place.

On behalf of
the War Department

I'd like to thank you,
Miss Livingston.

'I just hope
it's not too late.'

Etta? Diana.

Listen, I just remembered
that I have an appointment

at the Red Cross
to donate blood.

Right, so if Steve comes back
before I do, would you tell him?

Oh, of course, Diana.

'Would you cover
my phone for me?'

You can count on me.

Thank you, bye-bye.

Steve?

Are you here?

I'm afraid, that's as far
as you go.

Where is Major Trevor?

Who is Major Trevor?

I have reason to believe

that you're holding
him prisoner.

Where is he?

Now, we will see
if this so called Wonder Woman

deserves her reputation.

♪ Wonder woman ♪

♪ Wonder woman ♪♪

So, far she shows nothing,
that I couldn't match.

No more games.

You have to tell
the truth now.

Where is Major Trevor?

The truth...is..

The truth is exactly what?

He is across the aisle

behind the first bail
on the left.

Thank you.

How can I succeed when
they assign me cowards?

Mueller is the bravest
man I know.

That lasso must have
strange powers.

The power to force him
to tell the truth.

Extraordinary!

Steve?

I'll have you free
in a few seconds.

- Are you alright?
- Yeah, I'm fine.

Pride's hurt a little bit.

Once again, I'm in your debt,
Wonder Woman.

Should've never fallen
into this trap.

I believe, we were both
tricked into being here.

Yes, but by whom?

Well, we'll find out.

The important thing now
is to get to safety.

Fraulein Grables.
Fraulein Grables.

'Fraulein Grables?'

Yes, Mueller.

It was incredible.

I couldn't help myself.

I had to tell her
the truth.

With a weapon like that

we'll never capture
Wonder Woman.

That Golden Lasso
is exactly why

we will capture her.

My head is spinning, Fraulein.

You'll have to explain.

Do you remember
the Maginot Line?

The Fuhrer himself
has taught us

how to turn
an enemy's strengths

into his
greatest weakness.

We must capture
the Golden Lasso

and force Wonder Woman
to tell us her secrets.

But how do we find her?

She knows
this was a trap.

She'll never fall
for a second one.

We must have a plan
she will not be able to resist.

I do not follow
you, Fraulein.

I will dress
as Wonder Woman

and appear in public.

She will be forced to
confront the obvious imposter.

But can we handle her
when she appears?

We must have
the proper setting.

One that we can control.

Yet one that Wonder Woman
would not suspect..

...too strongly.

We must appeal to
her sense of competition.

I know just the occasion.

The noontime bond rally
for federal employees.

Not too big,
not too small.

I know the man in charge
of the entertainment.

He thinks
I am an American colonel

with the Special Services.

Excellent.

Then Wonder Woman
can feel patriotic

when she makes her
last American appearance.

You're a wonderful crowd,
ladies and gentlemen.

And we have a wonderful guest
for you today.

But before you meet her,
I want you to meet the man

who made this-this memorable
moment possible.

A hero in his own right.

Let's give a warm welcome
to Colonel Edward Brown.

It's an honor to be here.

I know all you good people
out there

appreciate the many patriotic
feats of our special guest.

The one and only Wonder Woman!

What a shame Diana had
an appointment to give blood.

She's really gonna be sorry
she missed this.

Oh, you're right, Etta.
But don't worry.

Someday I'll arrange
to introduce her

to Wonder Woman personally.

And now, Wonder Woman

will use her fabulous strength

to establish our quota
for today's rally.

The harder she hits,
the higher our goal!

'Ten thousand dollars,
ladies and gentlemen!'

'Wonder Woman has
set our goal high'

'but we know
you'll meet the quota.'

Just a moment.

I'll set the quota.

Ladies and gentlemen

if I can bring you
two Wonder Women

surely you can afford
to give Uncle Sam

twice as much
from your wallets.

You know what we're trying
to tell you, folks?

The sky's the limit
when it comes to buying bonds.

Isn't this an original way
to help the war effort?

Yeah, it must be
Wonder Woman's idea.

Which one do you
think is real?

Is there any doubt?

I'm sure you're wondering

which of my beautiful friends

is really Wonder Woman.

Well, ladies, pick up
the barbell, and we'll find out.

Well, obviously, folks,
that Wonder Woman's strength

didn't match the weight
of the barbell.

Now let's show
our appreciation

to the real Wonder Woman

and buy those bonds.

Come on, folks.
Help win the war!

Now, quick! Tell me.

How do I make you helpless
and take you prisoner?

Remove my Magic Belt.

Is that the key
to your strength?

Yes.

Away from my home
on Par-Paradise Island.

Will this chloroform
keep you unconscious?

Yes.

Sleep peacefully,
Wonder Woman.

You will wake
in the Fatherland.

'Wonder Woman,
we've been looking for you.'

I only wanted to thank you
for your help.

Thank yous aren't necessary.

You may look
like Wonder Woman

but you certainly
don't act like her.

Go, colonel!

Why is Wonder Woman
wearing a mask?

If I had her face,
I'd never hide it.

Because she isn't
Wonder Woman.

Come on!

Hold it!

Air Corps Major Trevor.

I need your cab for
urgent government business.

But I'm on my way
to pick up Senator Truman.

He'll understand. Fifth
communists are in that car.

- They've captured Wonder Woman.
- Get in.

If you don't mind,
I think this situation calls

for an experienced
combat driver.

- I'll take the wheel.
- Of course, major.

Their engine must
be supercharged.

We'll never catch them.

I'll try a shortcut.

Steve!

Quickly, get
the camouflage nets

off the airplane,
and get Wonder Woman inside.

We have to take off
as soon as she's inside.

- What's wrong?
- Ah, we've lost them.

We're nearly out of gas and
I don't have any gas coupons.

We'll just have to contact
the nearest military post.

Wait a minute..

- What is it?
- Shh.

There they are!

Wait here.

Mueller, look.
It's Major Trevor!

Don't let him stop
the airplane.

Where are they taking
Wonder Woman? Tell me the truth.

Do what you will with me.

Your precious Wonder Woman
is on her way

to the Fatherland.

Germany! I can't allow you
to go there.

- That's sheer madness.
- Please, general.

There's no telling
what the Nazis

will do to Wonder Woman.

Steve, I know how grateful
you are to her

but organizing
a rescue mission

to go inside
enemy territory

is out of the question.

Not even the British commandos
have been able

to penetrate
their coastal defenses.

But t-they must've done
something terrible

to Wonder Woman if
they could actually capture her.

And think of what this is gonna
do to our home front morale.

Steve, every practical step
is being taken.

But there's nothing more
we can do.

Try to forget it.

After all,
she is Wonder Woman.

Certainly, she can
take care of herself.

Go, uh, go rest for
a few days.

But, general,
you've got to try--

That's an order, major.

Give up, Steve,
it's been hours

and you know it's hopeless.

What if
General Blankenship comes

and finds you
still working?

Keep trying, men.

That Nazi plane just
might try and contact

their headquarters
before landing.

Talk about needles
in haystacks.

- 'Calling Colonel Kesselman.'
- Major!

I think I've found
what you're looking for.

'Colonel Kesselman'

'at Operation Fraulein
headquarters.'

'We will arrive at 0800
with Wonder Woman.'

'I will be waiting.'

At least we know
she's still alive.

That's all
the more reason to try

and find a way to get to her.

I've got to, Etta.
It's my responsibility.

After all she's done for me.

But the general won't let you--

Wait a minute.

The general! That's it!

He wanted me to rest.
Alright.

I'll take my first furlough
behind Nazi lines.

That doesn't sound
very restful to me.

Etta, you've got
to promise

to cover for me
with General Blankenship.

You tell him that I'm resting,
like he ordered.

Out of town.
Alright?

Yes, Steve.

Oh, would you give Diana
a message for me?

Of course.

She's been working
so hard lately.

Uh, have this note sent special
delivery to her apartment.

Dear Diana, I'm taking
short furlough.

Suggest you take
some time off too.

Have fun. Steve.

Steve.

Congratulations.

Now that your job is finished,
I will be happy

to arrange
for your transportation

back to Berchtesgaden.

That will not be necessary,
mein colonel.

I am staying here.

Much as I would enjoy
your charming company

I cannot conduct
a proper questioning

with unauthorized personnel
in attendance.

Oh, but that
will not be necessary.

You will not have
to question her.

I will do that.

You're joking, of course.

You have no training,
no experience.

But I have this.

Wonder Woman's Golden Lasso.

It will force her
to tell us the truth

to answer our questions.

You were sent to capture
Wonder Woman not Dale Evans.

But the device works.
I have seen it.

It is 100% reliable.

Can you say the same
for your methods?

Come now, Fraulein.

You are not one
of those disgusting

glory grabbers, are you?

Now, you did your job.
Now I will do mine.

Bring the prisoner
into my office.

- Charlie Scott.
- Steve!

Haven't seen you
since you threw me

the touchdown pass
in the Rose Bowl.

- Yeah.
- How'd you get to England?

Well, you remember
Sparky Eason?

I stowed away on one of the

bombers he ferries over here.

Do anything to
escape Washington, huh?

Well, uh, not exactly.

Charlie.

I need to get to, uh,
Operation Fraulein

headquarters behind
Nazi lines.

Behind Nazi lines?
That's a big order.

- Where is Operation Fraulein?
- Hmm.

I was hoping you could break
the code and tell me.

I can put you in touch
with one of our contacts

in the German
underground who can.

I'm going on a mission
over Berlin tonight.

Tonight? Well, then, if we
hurry, you can give me a lift.

What's this all about?

Uh, why don't I fill you

on the flight over, okay?

Major Trevor?

- Yes.
- Ah, good.

I'm Rojak.

We have discovered
the location

of Operation Fraulein.

- Good.
- Yeah. We go?

Halt!

Do you have papers?

Uh, yeah, yeah. I-I am carrying,
uh, both the papers.

They seem to be in order.

Be off the streets
before curfew, Rojak.

Jawohl, herr corporal.

Those papers were not real.

Why'd you let them go?

The man they call Rojak
is an undercover agent

for the Gestapo.

Mein colonel,
I have no desire

to usurp your authority.

As long
as the Fatherland benefits

I don't care
who gets the credit.

We are to discover
Wonder Woman's secrets

and use them to benefit
the Fatherland.

Then why don't you return
to your work and let me do mine?

Because we can accomplish
our objective so easily

with the Golden Lasso.

Here.

You use it.

I know the ploy, Fraulein.

You are trying to make me
look ridiculous

in front of my men!

I am trying only to
convince you of the truth.

Watch.

Wonder Woman,
where do you come from?

I come from Paradise Island.

Paradise Island?

Huh!
And that is on the map?

No.
It's not on any map.

Because there is no
such place.

Can't you see she is obviously
trying to trick us, Fraulein?

What makes you so strong?

On Paradise Island,
there are only women.

Because of this
pure environment

we are able to develop our minds
and our physical skills

'unhampered by
masculine destructiveness.'

Stop! Such information
is utter rubbish!

Can't you see she is trying
to make fools out of us?

Perhaps not.

It is an interesting theory
she advances.

I refuse to let you waste
any more time, Fraulein.

Now take that lasso off

and bring the prisoner
into the questioning chamber.

We will do this my way.

Wait.

This German
countryside's confusing.

I'd almost swear
we're traveling in circles.

No, it's part of our
diversionary tactics, major.

Huh. Now, how much further to
Operation Fraulein headquarters?

Not very long.

Now, let's keep moving.

Yes, sir?

Has, uh, Major Trevor
left on furlough yet?

Yes, sir.

Steve finally had
the good sense to take a rest.

That's the best news
I've heard this morning.

Did he say where
he was going?

- Oh, well--
- Uh-uh, don't answer that.

If I knew where he was,
I might be tempted to call him.

And what Steve really needs
is a chance to relax.

And now we will
all learn the truth.

Then why don't you
ask her about this?

It has something to do
with her strength.

Put it away!

One more interruption
from you

and I will send you back
to Berchtesgaden

with armed guard!

Gut! And why not?

I will gladly present
my case to the Fuhrer.

He would see instantly
that this Golden Lasso

is all we need
to get the truth.

The truth?

An island of women?

Such a place
wouldn't last a week.

We have existed in peace
and happiness for 26 centuries.

You give answers
like that to the Fuhrer

and he'll have you
both put away as mad.

Fraulein Grables..

...you are a woman
of great intelligence

and should not be
taking orders from that man.

Silence! Now I have had enough
from both of you Wonder Women.

And you, with your
supposed magic tricks

huh, the Golden Lasso,
the Magic Belt.

Nonsense!

♪ Wonder Woman ♪♪

We'll handle this ourselves.

Stop her, Fraulein!

You were right
all the time, Fraulein.

Why do you listen to him now?

'Cause this time I must
agree with the colonel.

You are an enemy
of the Fatherland.

Hold on, Rojak.

What is wrong, major?
Getting tired?

You're leading me through here
for the third time.

Now, what's going on?

What is going on, major..

...is the conclusion
of your mission.

I appeal to your womanhood.

Do you want children growing up
under tyrants like Kesselman?

One day we will meet
without your trick devices.

I hope we meet
when you see the truth.

This is not the way
it was planned

but I'm gonna shoot you
as a spy.

You won't succeed.

There's somebody behind you
getting ready

to crack your skull
with a shovel.

You disappoint me.

You think a member
of the Nazi elite

would fall for that old trick?

Well, thanks,
whoever you are.

Oh, don't thank me.

We suspected this man
might be a double agent.

But it was Major Scott's idea
for me to follow you.

Good old Charlie!

He always was the best man
on the team

for running interference.
Thanks.

Come. I will show you
where the castle is.

- Where is Wonder Woman?
- She has escaped, herr colonel.

Alert all units.
Find her.

She may be out
of this headquarters

but she cannot get
out of the Fatherland.

You stopped me
from doing my job.

And I am going to see
to that the Fuhrer knows it.

Get your hands up,
both of you.

- W-what is this?
- Where's Wonder Woman?

- She's gone, major.
- I'm not falling for that.

I know you kidnapped her
and I know she's here.

It's true.
Wonder Woman has escaped.

But you won't, major.

You will be shot as a spy,
as I promised.

Etta.

I can't find Steve
this evening.

Is he in
with the general?

Oh, he took
a brief furlough

and he told you
to take some time off too.

Didn't you get Steve's
special delivered note?

Oh, yes. But I thought
he was back by now.

Do you know where Steve went?

He, uh, asked me not to tell.

So please be my friend,
Diana. Don't ask.

Okay. If that's the way
you and Steve want it.

I just hope
he's getting some rest.

I can't believe this!

The message center
must have made a mistake.

What is it, sir?

Berlin underground has just

forwarded a message
saying that

Steve Trevor
is a prisoner

at Gestapo Headquarters
behind enemy lines.

Something about, uh,
Operation Fraulein.

Etta.

You told me that
Steve is on furlough.

I never thought
he'd be captured.

Etta, I think you'd better
tell us everything you know.

Oh, you can say that again,
Yeoman Prince.

Wonder Woman was taken prisoner

and Steve went to
save her.

'He flew to England
with a bomber pilot friend'

and some other friend
in the OSS

was gonna parachute drop him
over Nazi territory.

So Steve cares about
Wonder Woman that much?

'Um, yes, sir.'

Can't we do something?

Yes, what about our underground
in Germany?

'They're not much
help right now.'

We just discovered
they're riddled

with double agents.

The same message
also reports that

Wonder Woman
has apparently escaped.

I just hope she knows
about Steve.

'We'll do our best
but I'm afraid'

'Steve doesn't
have much chance.'

I know how you feel,
Yeoman Prince.

These are tough times
for all of us.

Why don't you take
a few more days off?

Thank you, sir.

Message center?

This is General Blankenship.

What is your latest
information on Major Trevor?

I still say
we must execute the spy.

No! Not yet!

Major Trevor is our bait
to recapture Wonder Woman.

That's idiotic.

Once out of here

Wonder Woman would never risk

returning for a mere major.

I have seen the looks
she gives this man.

And now that we have leaked
the word of his capture

to Washington,
she will be back.

And then we will have both
of America's greatest heroes.

Now that we have
Wonder Woman back

I assure you that we will use
a trap door and cistern

to capture and hold her.

Please, Fraulein

do not annoy me anymore

with your
amateur suggestions.

I have the matter
well in hand.

I won't be held responsible

for allowing Wonder Woman
to escape twice.

No. This time,
she must be destroyed.

No!

If the Fatherland
can't learn her secrets..

...at least, we can see to
they are no use to America.

- Wonder Woman!
- Steve, are you alright?

Get out fast!
I know this is a trap for you.

- They're going to crush us.
- Hurry.

- The chains are weakening.
- It's too late.

Wonder Woman,
I wanna thank you

for all you've done
for me in this lifetime.

Now we will use
the water trap.

Rojak, block the door!

When I pull this switch..

...these cables will lower
50,000 volts

of electricity
into the water.

The powerful Wonder Woman
has nothing to say?

Perhaps now you will
tell us your secrets, uh?

If I speak, it will only be
to the woman who captured me.

She did not capture you.

I am the commander here.

You are my prisoner.

I designed this
water trap.

And if I had not acted

this water trap
would not have been used.

'And our country's enemies
would have escaped.'

I will no longer tolerate

any of your meddling
interferences, Fraulein.

Grab her, Rojak!

Berlin will hear of this!

Berlin will hear only that

you allowed Wonder Woman
to escape

and that you died
in my successful effort

to recapture her.

Fausta, now do you see
your real enemies?

Rojak, throw Fraulein Grables
into the water tank!

I will personally
pull the switch!

Now do you see
how little you mean to them?

Quick! Wonder Woman!
Grab the rope!

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪♪

I have turned
the current high enough

so that they cannot
get out of the tank

without getting shocked.

They will stay there.
We'd better go.

Hurry.

Fausta..

...we want to repay you.

Come back to America
with us.

Oh, no. I-I cannot
leave my homeland.

But every Nazi in the country
will be looking for you.

And I will be looking
for them.

I must show the world
that we're not all Kesselmans.

You are very courageous..

...but you cannot fight alone.

I will find others
who feel as I do.

Maybe I can help.

She's with the underground,
she'll arrange

for everything you need.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You are an example to women
all over the world

who want to be free.

And you showed me
the way.

And now I must
show others.

Come.

Will General Blankenship
be upset

at the way you
got into Germany?

Well, he might have been.

But before leaving
Gestapo Headquarters

I opened
Colonel Kesselman's safe.

Our country now has a list

of every double agent
in the Nazi spy ring.

I don't think the general
will be too unhappy.

You have brought us 6 months
closer to the end of the war.

You're wonderful.

Well, you're not so bad
yourself, Wonder Woman.

Are you sure you got some rest
while you were away?

Well, you know those resorts.

So many activities.

Yeah.
Activities!

I wanna hear about
every one of them at lunch.

Good morning, everyone.

Was your report to the general
typed in good order, major?

Perfect as always, Diana.

Can you tell us
the whole story

of how you escaped
from Germany?

Hmm, sorry.
Let me put it this way.

Things happened over there that
are not fit for a lady's ears.

Isn't he always
the perfect gentleman?

Perfect.

Here's the first report
from our new agent

Fausta Grables.

Oh, thank you very much, Diana.

The general was
most impressed that she chose

to stay behind
and fight for us.

That's very dangerous work.

I don't see
how she does it.

Maybe all women can do wonders
if put to the test.

That's exactly
what Wonder Woman said.

It is?

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ Wonder Woman ♪

♪ All the world
is waiting for you ♪

♪ And the power you possess ♪

♪ In your satin tights ♪

♪ Fighting for your rights ♪

♪ And the old Red ♪

♪ White and Blue ♪♪