He then recalls his worshipped and idealized memory of Catherine's mother as charming and talented, by way of an unfair comparison: "Her mother, who had so much grace and gaiety.The viewer shares Gittes' own blind perceptions and circuitous search for the truth.]While sitting down to some iced tea, Gittes confronts Mrs.Mulwray (dressed in riding gear) who is sweaty and flushed after riding bareback.He is determined to convince her that he had nothing o do with the publication of the incriminating photos or stories ("I'm just trying to make a living")."(in voice-over)1919.The war is over and he people of New York are tiring of the constant triumphal procession of returning troops.The camera effect is used in his scene, and in the first mission stairwell sequence.]When the policeman attempts to reach out his hand and rescue his buddy ("Give me your hand"), he loses his balance, and slips and falls to his death [the first of three horrifying screams and falls in the film].