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She's wonderful. She has the customers right in her pocket. She's Alice Faye, Ginger Rogers,

Eleanor Powell, all rolled into one. You mean they really like her? Like her! They adore

her! Come on now, at least see the finish. No, no, I can't, brother, really, I can't. Well,

what's the use of coming to a preview if you're gonna spend the night out here doing a marathon?

I can't sit still in there. I get the jitters, I shake, I bite my fingernails. Well, use this.

Shh!

That's box office music. Isn't it gorgeous? I think our friend the casting director said

she had nothing on them all. Oh, he would. If the great Sam Wellman doesn't pick them himself,

he thinks they can't be any good. Good thing Dane Wharton didn't listen to him, isn't it?

I knew the minute I found her I could turn out a marquee name. The minute you found her. All

right, all right. You discovered her. But what was she before I taught her how to act? Tell

me that. Champion milkmaid of North Dakota.

She's mine.

Take the color, Mr. Wellman? Not at all. I must admit, you've dug up someone the public really

seems to want. I bet I have, and I'll take her without a set of dishes, too. Well, I am. Oh,

excuse me? I've had to call me up anyway. I want to speed it up. Let me congratulate you

on a tremendous success. You've done it again. Thanks, sir. You've got something in that girl.

You know that, don't you? Just keep her dancing. That's all they want from her. That's where

you're wrong, Tommy. It'll take more than dancing to keep her on top. But I've never missed on

making a star click yet. No? What about me? Well, if I didn't build you up, who did? You

did, decidedly. Up and down. I suppose it was my fault because you took a nosedive at the

box office. Not at all. You only produced the little epics that caused it. Well, after all,

Brooke, there's a limit to what can be done with a silk hat comedian. Never mind, Tommy.

You're still tops with me. When do you leave this car to the Southern Territory? Tomorrow

night. Well, if I don't see you tomorrow, good luck. And try and bring back another Lorraine

Laurie, will you? Or maybe another Gladys Honeywell. Yes, so Tommy can steal her from me, too. Good

night. Hattie's Honeywell, why do you have to bring that name up? Oh, don't be childish.

He's forgiven you for that years ago. But I haven't. Come on, let's get out of here before

we get sewed up in the traffic.

I was at the studio. Was the company working? No, I was gathering up my things. They gave

me my ticket back home this afternoon. Oh, I'm sorry. Don't be too discouraged. There's no

disgrace in having missed out on Hollywood. After all, you've got that law office job to

go back to, you know? We need good lawyers. Yeah, but I'll serve him for a lot of ribbing.

When I left, they expected me to become another Barrymore. They gave me a farewell banquet

and a suitcase with my initials on it. Well, I'm ahead that much anyway. Yeah. Oh, you do

it. Hello, Ronnie. Hello, Miss Mangan. I was just saying goodbye to Mr. Brooke. And I want

to thank you both for all you've done for me. Ronnie has changed his mind about Hollywood.

He decided to go back. I'm going back all right. But it's because the studio decided. When you're

leaving tomorrow? Well, that gives you the night to say goodbye to the bull about. Come on,

Tommy, you'll take us out stepping. We'll go to the truck and do some trucking. I couldn't.

I'm not dressed. Come on, come on. This woman sure want to dance. Let's have one man along

who won't bump his head on her chin.

Morning, Mr. Brooks. Morning, George. Sleep well? What was that tornado we took on at the

last stop? I thought Arizona was a quiet state. Yes, sir. They woke everybody up. That was

that college football team that got on at Ardenmore. How can they feel so good so early? If you

think there was noise in there, you should hear them now, back in that lounge car. I'll get

you a cup of coffee while you decide. All right.

To a lady, no, my very heart is thrilling too. Each word that you speak, secrets in the moon,

promises we dare not break.

Seekers in the moonlight with you

Here we are

All the world becomes our

While we are listening to secrets in the moonlight

How about sagebrush soup? Yeah, you take the lead, bud. Not me, I gotta save my win. I'll

be back later, all right? Aw, all right, Dennis. I'll take it. Come on. Sagebrush soup, fried

in food, and a heart made of gold, til two guns...

He shot in cold

Oh, heck, I wasn't even trying. You on the team? Don't you know who I am? No, I'm a stranger

around here. Oh, I thought when you called me Bud, that's my name, Bud Borden. I was sage

brush all-American last year. What paper you got? Tucson Sun. Excuse me.

It's me, Boat in the Field Goal. I was against the Texas Baptists. You planning to make football

a career? I don't know yet. Though I guess with my rep, I'll get plenty of offers after I graduate.

Would you be interested in an offer now? Well, I'm all tied up. I'm going through school on

an athletic scholarship. Why, are you a Scotting professional? No, I'm a different kind of Scot.

I'm looking for talent from malcomated pictures of Hollywood. Wow, pictures, huh? Yeah, I guess

if you want good ones on that record, you have to go out and dig them up too. Ever think of

becoming an actor? Me? I should say no. I don't go for that Alfalfa. There was a guy when we

were playing the Phoenix Presbyterians trying to sell me that Hollywood hooey, and then he

wanted to charge me 50 bucks for going out there to make a screen test. My offer is entirely

without obligation. Yeah, and without car fare too. No, the studio pays that. That's the custom.

Both ways? Both ways. Yeah, I'll believe that when I see it and write it. Don't be surprised

if you hear from me. In the meantime, send me a photo of yourself to this address. Say, I'm

beginning to believe you're on the level. I've been trying to tell you all along. Would you

have another drink? No, thanks, but you have one on me. Tom? All right then. Whiskey and

sort of thing.

You

anything else you better let me get it now the students will be here in a minute and they

take over the whole place I have another cup of coffee Carolyn bring the gentleman another

cup of coffee yes

That must be a very interesting book you're reading. Oh yes it is. P equals A plus B, Q

equals A minus B. A equals one half P plus Q, B equals one half P minus Q. It does, eh? Well,

that sounds logical. Hope I can remember it.

And guess what's hap-

He came out to the campus this morning and asked the dean if he could look around. He's looking

for talent for the studio. Looking for actors? I'm his man. Miss Collin said he used to be

a star in silent pictures, but that's way before our time. You know, he must be a very old man

by now. Where is the old duck anyway? Who is he? Yeah, what's his name? Well, she couldn't

remember his name. And he doesn't want anyone to know he's here. He's walking around the

campus, studying our personalities while we're being natural. Natural? That guy's looking

for miracles. Well, yes. Where is he? What studio is he? Didn't Miss Collin tell you what he

looked like? Where is he stopping? How are we going to know him? You're a fine couple of

daughters. You didn't find out a thing. Here's Miss Collins. Let's go ask her. Oh, Miss Collins!

Miss Collins! Who is this man from Hollywood? Don't you remember his name? What studio is

he from? What does he look like? Didn't you see him? No! Well, it's supposed to be a secret.

We won't, we won't speak, Anya. Well, he's stopping at the Jefferson Hotel. He's from Amalgamated

Pictures. His name's Thomas Brooke. And, well, he just left here a minute ago. He did? Oh,

you mean the little man with the mustache? Yes, he has a mustache. That's him.

Are you sure it's playing at the Bijou? It goes on at 6.45. I'll just have time to make it.

Bye-bye. Bye. Yes, sir? Very attractive young lady. Who is she? The cashier. She's my wife.

Oh, oh. Oh, yes. Well, any mail for 3.14? No, sir. Is it a public telegraph? On the mezzanine.

She's my sister. Quite a little family hotel, isn't it?

Well, come, come. It wasn't as funny as all that, you know. No. I just remembered who you

are. Your time was Brooke. Yes. You know, I never forget a face and I sure couldn't forget

yours. Ah, very nice. What? You used to kill me when you had your stock company here. My

mother took me to see you every Saturday matinee. Of course, I was pretty young yet, still in

short pants. I knew them was coming. Say, Mr. Brooke, why don't you act in pictures anymore?

Well, I... The last time I saw you, it must have been... Yes, yes, yes. Time does fly,

doesn't it? good in pictures but I liked you a lot better when you were a regular actor

at the old opera house. The old opera house. It's still standing right around the corner.

No, I thought after all these years it would have tattered to ruin. Well, of course you

can't expect it to be what it used to be. It was new when you played there but that was

oh, 20 years ago.

Why, I was sure you'd come back. I knew you couldn't forget me. Oh, of course I've missed

you. I've grown old and gray. Can't you see I've wept my eyes out? Ha ha ha. No, Arthur,

love sickness is out of fashion. Ha ha ha. What? Why, is it heartless to be gay? Surely you

didn't expect me to sit around twiddling my thumbs, waiting till you rang my doorbell.

Oh, Arthur, don't go. Please. Well, I suppose if you're still angry with me, you're still

angry with me. Oh, but I do. I do love you. And I want you to love me. I want you to love

me so much that nothing else will matter. I wore these flowers tonight just for you. Here.

Won't you keep this one to remember me by? Oh, Arthur, why do we quarrel? It only makes us

both miserable. When I don't hear from you, it's just as though I were all empty inside.

And quarreling is silly. We shouldn't let other people interfere in our lives. Well, they do.

Word for your relatives, why? Well, they do interfere. They do too. My family had anything

to do with it. All right, if you feel that way about it, you can go. You don't think I care?

I'm not going to stop you. I don't care where you go. Go to China. Go to the North Pole.

Only don't come back again. Ever.

Nicely done.

Oh, I didn't know anyone was listening. Were you rehearsing for your school play? Well,

not exactly. I... Unless my old eyes deceive me, you are the X equals B minus Q girl that

I met in the campus coffee shop today. Well, I didn't know who you were then. Oh, but you

do now. Yes, I went to your hotel to ask for an audition, but the clerk told me you'd just

gone out. And as I came past the theater, I saw you coming in the stage door, so I... So

you staged a special performance. Oh, my... I wanted to show you what I could do. A clever

head on very young shoulders. Why, I'm almost 19. X equals Q minus how much? Well, I'm going

on 18. When? I'll be 17 next Wednesday. But with my hair done this way, I do look a lot

older, don't I? Practically decrepit. Well, just because I'm young doesn't mean I can't

act. Oh, no, we do have our Shirley temples. Oh, I know you have lots of wonderful actresses

in Hollywood, all ages, but... wouldn't there be room for me, too? Well, you haven't finished

school yet. What would your family say? Oh, I can get permission. I know I can. All right.

Bring your folks up to my hotel in the morning, and we'll talk it over. Bring any photographs

yourself you have with you. I will. Oh, if you only knew what this means to me. I've always

wanted to be an actress.

What's the matter? Don't you think I'll photograph well? No, it isn't that. You haven't told me

your name yet. Oh, it's Carolyn Sayers.

Do people always live here? Well, my mother's family did. My aunt came here to bring me up

after my parents died. Oh. But auntie's awfully understanding. She won't object to my going

to Hollywood when I explain to her. I'm afraid we ought to give this idea a little more thought.

Oh, no, please. I'll bring Annie with me in the morning. She'll tell you it's all right.

I'll see you then. Good night and... Oh, thanks, darling. Good night. Good night.

Yes, indeed. Thank you very much. Goodbye.

314. Here we go. Oh, Mr. Brooke, there was a young lady here to see you a while ago. Carolyn

Sars. She was all done up. Yes, I met her. It's funny seeing there's something strangely familiar

about her, but I cannot recall the name of Sars. Teddy Sars. He used to work for the railroad

company. Married Alice Parker. Oh, she was awful pretty and wanted to be an actress. Say, didn't

she do a couple of small parts in your stock company? Don't you remember her? Huh? Oh, yes,

I remember Alice Parker very well. Well, it was too bad about her and Teddy being killed

in a railroad accident. You know, it's strange how some folks die young and some just go on

living. It's strange, isn't it? Good night.

Come in. Oh, good morning. Good morning. I'm the public stenographer. Here, how about you?

Ready? Make a carbon and double space speed. Mr. Dane Wharton, Amalgamated Studios, Hollywood,

California. Did you say Hollywood? Yes, Hollywood.

I'm ready. Dear Dane, unfortunately my stop here was a dud, period. However, come on, I'm

sending you on photographs of prospects I lined up last week. I'm leaving today for New Orleans.

So please forward last week's salary. Period, sincerely, and I'll sign it. Is that all? Yes,

that's all. Type it as soon as possible, please. Naturally. Oh, good morning. Good morning.

I think you've met my aunt, Miss Carpenter. Yes, indeed. Oh, yes, how did you know, Mr.

Broke? Morning, Della. Good morning, Martha, Carolyn. Won't you come in? Well, thank you.

Thank you. That's all. I'll give you the photograph to go with that letter. When you come back

up. Yes, sir.

Won't you sit down? Now before I do anything, Mr. Brooke, I may as well tell you I'm not

in favor of Carolyn leaving school. Oh, no, Andy, I promise. Please, Carolyn, now I handle

this. Do sit down. Oh, thank you. Well, Mr. Brooke, what have you to offer? Offer? Nothing.

Nothing? Then why did I come here? Well, Andy, last night Mr. Brooke told me to. Sign up,

I'm afraid that was all a mistake. Mistake? Mistake! Is it your habit, Mr. Brook, to encourage

young girls and then say it was a mistake? Miss Parker... Don't interrupt! Do you think Carolyn

hasn't talent enough for your precious movies? Let me tell you, I saw her do Juliet at school

play, and I took her on the book! And she never missed a single line! No, I'm sure she didn't,

but... Well, then what do you mean by saying it was all a mistake? Miss Parker, I understood

you to say that you were not in favor of Carolyn leaving school. Well, I'm not in favor of it

either. I don't understand, Mr. Brooke. Last night you told me... I'm sorry, Carolyn, but

when I told you that I thought you showed promise as an actress, I did not stop to consider your

age. Well, I'm not that young. It's work, dear. Hard, oppressive, tedious work. Well, I wouldn't

mind that at all. You see, I do six hours every day at school and then four in the coffee shop,

besides keeping up my studies. Yes, but Hollywood is different. And if you didn't make good...

Oh, but I would. I'm sure I would. All I'm asking for is a chance. Then why not wait a while?

Finish school. Continue your studies in dramatic class. You've plenty of time. Wouldn't you

take my photographs with you anyway and let the studio decide if I'm too young? I'm going

to make that decision for them. Come in. Here's your letter ready to sign. Just a moment. I'll

go and get the pictures.

You don't mean to tell me you're going to let that child go to Hollywood. Martha, it's a

sink of inequity. No. Do you know what I heard? Know what?

Yes, she did. And what's more, she... Why, I can't believe it. Well, what would you expect?

Yes, Auntie. What about these dishes? Aren't you going to wash them? I'm going to in just

a minute. Oh, never mind. They can wait if you're busy with your schoolwork. Yes, Auntie.

Mm-hmm. Has personality, but the box office doesn't seem to prefer blondes right now. Definitely

not, Mr. Wharton. I don't see anything else there. Oh, now this one looks like Gladys Honeywell.

I bet she talks baby talk, doesn't she, Tommy? Oh, please, Lola. Itsy bitsy baby talk. By

the way, Tommy, what ever became of Gladys? Why ask me? I haven't seen her in years. Last

time I saw her was that night you took her on your boat to Catalina. She's probably still

treading water. Sweet girl, Gladys. She was a very charming and refined young lady. She

was when she went around with me. Say, who's this? What? Oh, that's Mary Andrews. I caught

her singing in a picture house in Dallas. Can she act? She can sing. So what, you pick out

singers, dancers, tightrope walkers. Don't you ever look for an actress? Let's give this one

a test. Chalk her up, Sam. Just as you wish, Chief. How many are you figuring on, Mr. Wharton?

I don't know yet. Well, she's nice, but her eyes are too small. Very much too small. Good

smile, but her head's too close to her shoulders. Entirely too close.

What have we got over here? Well, too pretty and he has too much chin. Absolutely, Mr. Wharton,

too much chin. You know, I haven't been idle while you were away, Brooke. I discovered a

young lady who has every necessary qualification plus. Miss June Lawrence. Where'd you find

her? She's from the Pasadena Playhouse. Say, who's this cowboy? That? Oh, that's Bud Borden.

He's a grid star at A.T.I. But a football player? Nothing doing. You brought a Notre Dame tackle

in here once, and when I got through coaching him, I was black and blue in places you don't

use rehearsing love scenes. Say, he might do. I think so. He has an opinion of himself that

would make a press agent blush, but he's good. Conceit never hurt an actor. If he doesn't

think he's good, no one else will. Okay on him, Sam. Who is this little buttercup? Where did

you pick her? Where did this come from? This is the one you asked me to give special attention.

I... Oh, I did, eh? Her name is Carolyn Sayers. She's an attractive kid. Too thin. What do

you mean too thin? She'll photograph 10 pounds heavier? No, no, she won't. If you could see

her, she's positively emaciated. Emaciated? And then that picture isn't a bit like her.

It's all re-retouched. Well, then why don't you send it out and ask for special attention?

Why? Dane, I'd wait a little while about that because she's a stage truck kid, you know,

up in the clouds all the time. I mean, she'd be a great responsibility.

Yes? Mr. Bannet's here. Just a minute. Or Sam. Yes, Mr. Wharton? Get this saiyas girl and

the others will be selected here for tests as soon as possible. And put the rest of these

photographs on file. Yes, Mr. Wharton. Send them in and let the writers come with them.

No, that's fine. And if I can't teach that girl, how do I... Oh, you know what? Well, anything

for a laugh.

Sometimes I wonder why I spend the

song.

and inspiration but that was long ago now my consolation is in the stardust of a song beside

a garden ball when stars are bright

Oh

I came for you. Thanks Mike.

What's the matter?

Say, are you sick? Oh, no, I'm all right. Auntie, would you miss me terribly if I wasn't here

anymore? Carolyn, don't talk like that. Let me feel your head. You might miss me for a

little while, but you can get someone else to take my place. Say, you've got a fever. I'll

call the doctor. Oh, no, I need to go. Please, I'll be all right if I can only... Only what?

Go to Hollywood. Hollywood? Yes, they sent me a ticket. They want me to come out there to

make a screen test. Oh, and if you don't let me go, I'll simply die. I know I will. Carolyn,

did you and Mr. Brooke put up a game on me? No, Auntie, honestly. I sent my picture on

without him knowing anything about it. Oh, won't you let me go? I know you can't leave the coffee

shop to come with me, but... I'd be awfully good, please. Well, I suppose most people think

I'm crazy for doing it, but... go ahead. Why, Auntie! Oh, you darling!

Excuse me. Thank you. You're welcome. Have an apple? No, thank you. People have been known

to starve to death around here waiting for service. No, thank you. It's good though.

Excuse me.

me.

Your baggage is checked and your train will be ready in about five minutes. Yeah. All aboard

for the Losers Limited. Well, goodbye Mr. Brooke. Thanks for everything. Oh, you mustn't do that.

Sunset Limited arriving on track number two from New Orleans. All right, that's the train

I have to meet. Now, good-bye. Good-bye, sir. And good luck. Have a fine trip back home.

Goodbye, sir. Goodbye. Goodbye, Mr. Brooke.

Good morning, Miss Saz. Good morning, Mr. Brooke. Oh, it's awfully nice seeing you again. Beautiful

weather. Is it always like this? Even more so. But the weather isn't all we've got to talk

about. Please forgive me for sending that letter, but I... I simply had to get here somehow.

You must have changed your mind or you'd have told them you didn't want me. I did. But Mr.

Wharton decided that you might possibly grow up someday and become an actress. Mr. Wharton

did? Oh, that's wonderful! Aren't you glad to see me? I haven't made up my mind about that

yet.

Where did you get this costume? I copied it out of a fan magazine. It's exactly like one

Dorothy and the Moore War in Pagan Beauty. Don't you like it? Oh, I think it's stunning. The

sarong might be superfluous, especially with orchids. I brought them from home. I wanted

to keep them on ice for me so they'd stay nice and fresh.

Why, hello, Mr. Brook. Gee, I'm glad to see you again. What happened to your nose? Huh?

Oh, oh, my nose. I broke it in my last game, but I'll be all right for the test. Who, you

mean he's... Another recruit, don't you know each other? Mr. Borden, Miss S. Oh, we're old

pals already. Oh, Mr. Brook!

I was afraid. I missed you. Mary, what's the matter with you? Oh, I'm fine. But I've got

such a cold. I can hardly talk. Sabotage, that's what it is. Well, come on.

What if I get my old job back again? Yeah, me too. Well, goodbye and good luck again. Goodbye,

Mr. Brooke. Thanks again, Mr. Brooke. Bye. Well, I hope they have better luck than we did. Yeah.

Los Angeles Limited. Leaving on track number seven. It's our train.

216 for Miss Andrews, 340 for Miss Sears, and 338 for Mr. Borden. Yes, sir. Here, now you're

all set. I think you'll be comfortable here. Mary, please do something about that coal,

will you? And Bud. Yes, sir. Oh. Well, hello. Is the gang all here? Hello, our candidates.

Miss Sears, Miss Andrews, Mr. Borden. Hello. Miss Langdon, our studio dramatic coach. How

do you do? Pleased to meet you. Have they been in a train wreck? Bud broke his nose in a football

game. Mary lost her voice. Just a cold though. I see. I thought Andy Devine had been giving

her singing lessons. Don't be facetious, dear. Well, are you going upstairs or driving me

over to the factory? I'll be right with you. Now go up and get a good rest and please don't

let anything happen. In the morning, I'll take you to the studio. Now tomorrow, just wear

something simple and no sarong. Yes, of course. Goodbye. Goodbye, Mr. Brooks. See you kids

tomorrow. So long. So long. Bye.

Yeah. Yep, this can be all right. Anything else, sir? No, thanks. Oh. Sorry. Thanks. Listen,

fella. Whatever you do, don't let them use 26. 26? 28's the only thing. 28 what? Grease paint.

They used 26 on me. It's too light. Made me look like an Easterlily. That's why I'm a bellhop

today. Oh. Remember, 28.

Uh, to 28. BOOM

Oh, excuse me. Oh, that's all right. You in that room? I just moved in. Oh. Oh, are you

one of Mr. Brooks' people who arrived this morning? I'm Kellyn Sayers. Well, I'm June Lawrence,

under contract of the studio. I'm awfully pleased to meet you. It's going to be nice living here,

close to each other. You planning on staying? Well, I'm hoping to get a contract. Yes, they

all do. You know, I've never seen this room. It's very nice, isn't it?

I simply couldn't do it. I just told the studio they'd have to get me a bedroom. I wouldn't

mind sleeping in a cactus patch as long as it was in Hollywood. Where are you from? Arkansas.

I'm from San Francisco. Oh? Were you a professional actress before you? Yes, the Pasadena Playhouse.

Oh, our dramatic club at school put on stage door this year. I played Jean. I bet the villagers

loved it. Oh, yes, it was very successful. Oh, I mean, after all, it was only an amateur show,

but my part was picked as the outstanding performance. How nice. Mr. Wellman gave me a studio contract

after seeing me do Sadie Thompson in Rain. Mr. Wellman? I don't think I've ever heard of him.

Who's he? He's the casting director at the studio. Oh, is he? Well, Mr. Dane Wharton selected

me personally. Mr. Wharton? Yes. He insisted upon my coming to Hollywood. He's giving me

a special attention. I'm sure he'll do everything to find the very best parts for me. You know,

I was just talking to Miss Langdon about making some really important tests. Excuse me.

BOOM

Give me a moment at studios, I want to talk to Mr. Sam Wellman.

Lucky girl you are.

all my options maybe they will for good behavior good behavior I don't think they trust us actors

they put up put up bars to keep out the wild women they put up bars to protect girls from

men who flirt on trains oh shucks I can get around these oh I don't know you he might fall

yeah that's no pole vault down there either you know it's a pretty big town at that oh

yes it's wonderful Look, Bud, down there's Hollywood Boulevard. And Grauman's Chinese Theater. That's

where they have most of the big premieres. It makes me tingle just to think of it. I've got

goosebumples already. Yeah, me too. Just imagine... Bud Borden and... Bud? I guess I'll have to

change that. Bud, it sounds like a bottle of beer or something. It's a nickname, isn't it?

It's short for Ambrose Fillmore Borden. Well, it'll be something snappy like... Like Oliver

or Emmett or Bruce or... Or Bruce. Say, that's not bad. Bruce Borden. Sounds very nice. Yeah,

Bruce Borden. Heh, you know you're lucky. Carolyn Sayers, that's... that's neat.

Sportin and Carolyn Sayers in... What are you doing for dinner? Well, I haven't any plans

as yet. What are we waiting for? The elevator boy told me where you can get a seven course

meal for sixty-five cents. I guess we can both afford that. Of course. Okay, I'll meet you

downstairs. Fine.

to the famous stars.

As always, May 14th, 1928. Hmm, 1928. He must have gone out when the talkies came in. Oh,

but he has a wonderful voice. Oh, sure, I like his voice, all right, but he talks funny, like

Leslie Howard or Charles Laffer. Oh, look, there's Shirley Temple's foot print. Tom Nixon. Mary

Pinkford, look. Say, step in them. Oh, no, but there are too many people. Forget the people.

Step in them.

Like they were made for you. Say, do you suppose I could be a lucky omen? Why not? I'm not superstitious,

but I could tell it was something, well, above the average about you. You know, same as there's

about me. Why don't you try one, bud? Oh, no. Oh, come on, please. Well. Oh, look, there's

Clark Abels.

Alright, here goes.

Guess I'm a little short. Oh, well, don't bother about that. That's only the first one. Let's

try another one, huh? Okay. Don Amitis, try his. I guess he's a little short. Well, that's

only the second one. We're gonna find one yet. Yeah. Harold Lloyd. Specs might fit me. Oh,

and Tyrone Powers. Now they look like they might fit. Oh, this is kid stuff. Come on, but you

can't miss out on this one. Third time's a charm, you know. Well. I'm a sucker.

Looks like I'm just a misfit. Oh, it couldn't mean anything really. We were only doing it

for fun. No, of course not. Besides, that makes me different. When they put my footprints down

here, there's gonna be a new sized actor in Hollywood. You bet there will. Say, brown sodas.

Have one? Would be a pleasure, Bruce. Ha ha ha.

Sorry to keep you waiting. So these are the new candidates, huh? Yes, Miss Sars, Miss Andrews,

Mr. Borden, Mr. Wellman. How about you? I'm very busy right now. Mr. Brook will have to

look after you. Oh, here. Here's the material for their test. Miss Langdon will rehearse

you. If you have what we're looking for, we'll be very happy. If not, we're sorry. You'll

be sent home. All right. Working hours are from 10 to 5. Bud? I'll take you first while I have

my strength. 10 to 12 for you and have those signals down when we come to scrimmage. Mary,

one to three for you. You'll find a piano in the music department. Start yodeling. Thank

you. And Carolyn, three to five for you and forget everything that any dramatic teacher

ever taught you. Remember, if you turn out to be an actress, I'll take all the bows. Now

study hard, give it all you've got and above all, don't let anyone discourage you. Thank

you, Miss Langdon. All right, now. Get to work. Goodbye, Mr. Wilman. Goodbye. So long. I'll

go along with you. Goodbye, Miss Langdon. Goodbye. I'll see you children tomorrow. Goodbye. Don't

let it get you down when things look gloomy. Just wait your turn and clouds will be gliding

by. All right, hold it. What's the matter? Well, oh, honey child, you're just singing rich,

round, lovely notes, but that's not the way to sell this number. You've got to put pep

and personality into it. Pity from the verse. Watch grandma, if you feel depressed cause

things are not at the level best Don't sit about and pout and shout the blues Here's a little

song that seems to fit when the world goes wrong With a simple saying you should gladly use

To cure the blues, don't let it get you down When things look gloomy Just wait your turn

and clouds will be glowing

Turn off the rain and turn on the sunshine. Don't let it get you down. Please listen to

me. Just bide your time and you will be riding high. Don't let a thing upset you. Your day's

coming. You can bet you don't let it get you down. Got it? Got it. Don't let it get you

down when things look gloomy. Just wait your turn and clouds will be gliding.

Go on, have your fun. A smile will help you to turn off the rain and turn to the moon.

Get you down, please listen to me Just by due time and you will be

Don't let it get you, don't let it set you

Oh, yes, or any time they call the play. I'm gonna snooze on that baby. Right. Morning,

Calvin.

Excuse me, Tommy. Yes. All right, girls, that'll be enough. Now let me have her. Now Carolyn,

will you sit over there? We'll dolly in with the camera when Bud leaves the scene and you

pick up the telephone. Now let me see how you're going to do that. And just be perfectly natural.

All right, boys, in with the camera. Now pick up the telephone. She can't turn her head that

way. She gets a shout out from the cross light. All right, Carolyn, will you hold your head

a little more this way? Just be perfectly natural. Now pick up the phone again.

No, no, she can't reach that far when we're this close. Her hand goes right out of the

picture. Say, listen Rembrandt, what's the use of my slaving for days to make a scene natural

if you're going to queer it with that galloping Kodak? You can't argue with the camera, Miss

Langdon. Don't shoot it so close. I will shoot it close. Move the table in closer. Yes, Miss

Langdon. Back with that camera. Let's go. Quiet, please. Quiet!

Will you get out of there and let her alone? Get out of her hair and mine too, will you?

Let's take it. Now here we go, honey. Now remember, hold your head tilted a little bit this way.

That's it, for the lights. And reach for the phone, oh, just a few inches. That's it, that's

it. And oh, whatever you do, don't put the mouthpiece in front of your mouth. Do it very simply,

you know, just... Yes, Carolyn, just be natural.

Why do they keep us waiting so long? I'm so jittery, I've ruined my new manicure. Well,

I'm gonna go to my office because I have an appointment. Come up as soon as you've seen

Welman.

Good luck. Thank you, thanks.

You may go in first, Miss Andrews.

Thank you.

Thanks for watching!

Mary, I'm so sorry. Gosh, me too. Were you that bad? Didn't they even like your number? They

said it was great. They're giving me a contract. I'm so happy.

You may go in now, Ms. Sayers.

Sit down, please. Miss Sayers, I'm going to do you a very great favor. Oh, thank you. I'm

going to give you some excellent advice. It's too bad Mr. Brooke didn't consider more carefully

before he brought you here. You see, you're at that in-between age that's difficult to

cast. Mr. Carga, my assistant will tell you the same thing. It was quite obvious in your

test, Miss Sayers. Oh. Then you mean my test wasn't... Oh, no dear, no. Your test was really

quite good, allowing for your lack of experience. But I'm not going to show it to Mr. Wharton.

Oh, why not? Oh, my dear, if I did, you'd be through. He'd recognize immediately your immaturity.

So for your sake, we won't take that chance. Oh, but this is my only chance. Not at all,

my dear. In a year or so, you'll be better equipped. Go back home. Attend a good dramatic school.

Learn something about life. You know what Shakespeare says? Hold the mirror up to nature. And then

when your chance comes again, you'll be prepared. I understand it. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Thanks for watching!

Sure she has talent. So have lots of girls. For the time being, Brooke has discovered enough

people. The next one that goes over, I'll have the credit for. Yes, Mr. Wellman. Send that

Borden boy in.

Mr. Brook!

What happened? He said I should go to a dramatic school and learn how to act. You mean they

turned you down? And I can act. You said I could. Sure you can, but... Why don't you tell him

so? No good crying over it, darling. I know it's a great disappointment, but you're young

and pretty. Well, then why don't they want me? Well, I wonder how many thousand other youngsters

have asked that question. They don't want you, but you've got your aunt and your schoolwork

to go back to. Oh, but that's just it. What can I tell them? Everyone will know I've been

sent home because I didn't make it.

I'm sorry.

I guess these people don't know talent when they see it. They throw me for a loss too.

Oh, Bud! Better say goodbye. So long, Bud. Sorry it had to turn out this way, but you'll get

your share of gamma on the good eye. Not anymore. I traded my ticket in for cash. I'm an actor

now, and they can take it or leave it. That was very foolish of you, Bud. Very foolish.

Oh, no, I think Bud's right. If you decide to be an actor or an actress, you shouldn't let

anything discourage you. I'm going to stay, too. Oh, no, you're not, chum lady. You're

going back to your auntie. And now... Hurry, please, sir. He's probably right, honey. After

all, it's tougher for a girl to try and crash the gate. But why should it be? Well, maybe

you can come back here and see. All right, I'll tell you all about it. Mister, is you coming

with us or is you in? Okay, George. Goodbye, goodbye. I'll get going soon. I'll figure out

a way to get you back out here. Goodbye.

going home. No, I decided to stay. It's kind of hard to discourage you, isn't it? I don't

think that's very generous of you. Did you ever stop to think that it's not very generous of

the studio to keep bringing you green kids out here? You can't expect to compete with girls

like me who spend a lot of time and money preparing for a career. Anyone who's that good shouldn't

have to worry about competition. That's a bright remark. Who encouraged you to stay, Mr. Brook?

I made up my own mind. Well, there's no reason for me to give you advice or to think you'd

accept it. But if you have any sense, you'll go home before you end up waiting on tables

in some cafeteria. I can do that too, if I have to. Well, that's one way of being sure you

can eat. Oh, by the way, I'm going to Malibu for the weekend. If my phone rings, would you

mind answering it and taking the messages? I'd be glad to. Thanks. Goodbye.

No, Miss Florence is at Malibu for the weekend. Yes, yes, I'll tell her already, Carl. Goodbye.

You did it.

No, I'm so glad to see I could kick the windows out. I didn't want you to go, but I couldn't

say so in front of Mr. Brook. Are you still living here? Well, not exactly. I had to find

some place to suit the size of my bankroll. I came back for my bag. That's how I found

out that you were here. Had anything to eat? Oh, I had a sandwich. I'd rather stay here

and read the script. Yeah? What is it? It's Mr. Wharton's new picture, the Little Corporal.

But you're not going to do that. Oh, no, I'm afraid not. For Dune Lawrence, but there's

a most marvelous scene in here. It's between a character named Pauline and Napoleon. Pauline

and Napoleon? Well, it's all right for you, but I can't play Napoleon. Oh, I got the personality

all right, but Sharks, he was a midget. Oh, but let's try it. I'd love to read Pauline's

part just for fun, huh? Okay. Wait a minute.

If you do me the favor of acting like a human being, don't make speeches. Just answer my

questions. Number one, do you want to kiss me? Do I?

Yeah, well, let's do it again. No, Bud, now listen, when you act, you must be serious.

Napoleon doesn't want to kiss Pauline. He doesn't? No. All I can say is there must be something

wrong with Napoleon. Well, he's angry at her. Now look, I say, do you want to kiss me? You

say, it seems you're bent on causing me annoyance. It seems you're bent on causing me annoyance.

That's right. All right, I'll do it, but it won't be natural. Can we go again? Yeah.

Will you do me the favor of acting like a human being? Don't make speeches. Just answer my

questions. No, don't stand so close to me. Don't look at me like that. After all, we're just

two human beings. There, that's better. Do you want to kiss me? It seems you are bent to cause

me annoyance. You didn't always think so. What do I... Oh.

Just for a moment. Just for a moment. I thought it was an hallucination. I decided I wasn't

going to give up. I decided that Bud had the courage to stay here and see things through

that I had too. Yeah, and why not? Bud, when you made that decision, I realized that you

were male, broad-shouldered and 21. But for a girl like Carolyn... If there isn't anything

going to happen to her, I'll see to that. But I think I'd better talk this over with Mr.

Brooke alone. See you in the morning. All right, I'll call you. Good night. Good night.

Don't you let anything change your mind. No, I won't. Good night.

And now, young lady? There's nothing you can say, Mr. Brooker. I've made up my mind. And

your aunt? You think she'll approve? She'll understand. She has confidence in me. Well,

I haven't. I'm not going to be responsible for anything, except seeing that you're on the

next train for home.

hoping that there was one person in Hollywood I could depend on. I thought because you knew

my mother so well, you'd be glad to help me.

Who told you about that? No one. You see, before I left to come out here, I was going through

an old trunk. I found some letters of hers. They were from you. I wasn't going to tell

you until I'd made good the...

be an actress too, but no one would help her either. I would have, but sometimes the things

we want most, the things we build our hopes on, don't come true. But you said you'd come

back for her, and you didn't. I couldn't. See, when I left Arkansas, I thought success was

just one jump ahead, but it wasn't. I couldn't ask your mother to give up her home and share

life with an actor who didn't even have a job. Then when it, I did make good, it was too late.

She'd already married. you What were you and Brad rehearsing when I came in? Oh, it's a

script Mr. Wellman sent to Lawrence. I could play this part as well as she can, but he says

here he's not going to give anyone else a chance. What? Just? I've cancelled all other tests

for the part.

June. She's away for the weekend. And she won't need that script. Look here, Carolyn. You stay

up tonight. You drink that coffee, walk the floor. But before you go to sleep, you've got

to know every word of that test, and you'll know your prayers. I'll take you to the studio

in the morning. You have Saturday and Sunday to work with Nola Langdon. You mean I can make

a test? You bet you can make a test. It's gonna be one test Sam Wellman won't cancel. Mr. Frump!

Have a nice weekend. Perfect, thank you. Would you call me a taxi? I'll be leaving for the

studio immediately. I'll have one waiting.

Get me the Amalgamated Studios. Mr. Sam Wellman. That's right. I'll be right there.

Hello? Hello, Sam? This is June. I'll be a little late. I... Indeed, Miss Lawrence. You're certainly

showing me a great deal of consideration. Perhaps you can explain why you let Miss Sayers have

the script I sent to you confidentially. I didn't. It's right here. Hold on a minute.

She must have stolen it. She has the room next door and the script was here when I left for

the weekend. So that's how she got it, the little brat. She's making a test for the part right

now. Don't you worry, my dear, I understand. She won't get away with it. Brooke has been

trying to promote her ever since he brought her here. Well, you hurry over to the studio

as fast as you can. We'll take this matter up with Mr. Wharton. If that is treason, then

Baroque is a traitor. Let him die and let me die with...

Baby, that was beautiful. Wonderful. We'll do it again now, and this time give it even more.

We'll show them. Fix their makeup. No, it's a surefire bet. You've made a trooper of her.

That coming from you, Tommy, is practically orchid. Well, what's holding us up? Reloading.

Never mind. It won't be necessary to waste any more film. The part of Pauline has been cast.

What are you talking about? Mr. Wharton has already selected June Lawrence. June Lawrence?

Mr. Wharton is balmy. I'll be glad to tell him you think so. June Lawrence can't play this

part. There's only one girl who can and I have her right here. She's marvelous. I've given

you Mr. Wharton's decision, Miss Langdon. And he's quite aware, Brooke, of the unprincipled

means you used to promote Miss Sayers. But perhaps this will teach her that there are ethics in

the motion picture profession. Though it's apparent she's never heard of them. What have I done?

You can't deny you stole that script from Miss Lawrence. She did nothing of the kind. Your

pet June Longs was so certain that you had that part sewed up for her that she left the script

lying around while she went off for the weekend. And as long as you mentioned unprincipled me...

We won't discuss that. Mr. Wharton is thoroughly familiar with what has happened. And I can

assure you he'll never see this test. Now listen... That's all. And everything we've done is for

nothing. But Worm, that termite, Tommy, he won't get away with this. Dane must see this test.

He has to. This part can make or break his picture. If he saw Carolyn on the screen, he'd throw

eggs at June Lawrence. You go and take your makeup off and come over to Wharton's office.

I'm going to see him myself.

The bird is on its way with a message for help. We flash to a hunter with a gun. Dan! Don't

bother me now, Tommy. The hunter races his gun. He draws a bead on the canary. Then we cut

back to the cabin. Dan! I know all about it, Tommy. Wellman told me your little girlfriend

is out. But listen, you flames are coming closer. The heat is terrific. You must listen. She's

panting for breath. She's sensational. They don't know what to do. You've got to see her

dead. Burn up all the old sets. Oh, so I've got to see her dead. Are you trying to tell

me how to run this studio? I'm telling you, you're passing up the best bed that ever came

on this lot. And you're insane if you let Sam Wellman talk you out of it. Nobody talks me

out of anything. I make my own decisions. But Sam, one minute... And you're not going to

talk me into building up some little Jane you're trying to shove into pictures. Oh, that's not

it at all. I'm only interested in her because of her great possibilities. You'd rave over

if you'd only look at this test. I wouldn't look at that test if it was on gold-plated

film. Why won't you? That's the trouble with you, Brooke. You're always getting your work

mixed up with some little female. But you've sprung your last Gladys Honeywell on me. Oh,

Gladys Honeywell. Aren't you ever going to forget that? No. No, I won't. You sold me on Gladys

and then you took her to Catalina. Oh, be reasonable, Dana, but ten years ago. If you turn this girl

down, you're turning customers away from the box office. You've got to see that test. One

more word about what I've got to do and you're through. Oh, I'm through? Yes. All right, I

am through. And I'm glad I'm through. I find the talent to sell your corny pictures you

haven't the sense to appreciate. I wouldn't let you have her now, not even if you were

offered a contract for a million dollars. And I'm glad I took Honeywell to Catalina. So was

she! What are you?

Did you see Mr. Wharton? Yes, for the last time. Come on, dear. We're both out.

Hello, laboratory? This is Mr. Wellman. If a test of Carolyn Sayers that was shot this morning

comes through, kill it. It's not to be developed. But it's going through the soup now, Mr. Wellman.

Take it out. If a foot of that film is developed or printed, you'll be fired. Yes, sir. You

have to do it, Mac. You have to give me that film. But he says it's my job, Lola. Oh, all

right, if you're gonna be a heel. I don't want to be no heel, but what can I do? How long

have we been friends? Fifteen years. Ever since the MacSentit day? Yes, of course. Who walked

the floor with you the night your first baby was born? You did. And bought him his first

kitty car. When you were down and out and broke, who got you your job here? Well, you did, but

then... When you broke your leg, who did you come to? Well, you of course... And this is

the first favor that I ask of you. All right, you win. I'll do it for you. I knew I could

depend on you, Mac. Come on, if you lose this job here, I'll get you another one.

I'll throw you right up to the clouds and jump up after you. What's happening? Well, I get

a new test tomorrow at the national studios. The guy says I'm just right for the lead in

their new picture called, uh, Coy Coed. I play a college football hero and I... Why, what?

You're crying. Do I not? Yes, you are. And you've been packing, too. What's the matter, honey?

That new test goes sour? I'm going home. Oh, but you can't do that. Look at me out yesterday

and back in today. But I'm awfully happy for you. Honestly, I am. Seems like my lucky star.

It's just blown up or something. Oh, honey, don't feel that way. When you become a hit,

you won't forget you knew me, will you? I'll never forget you. Never.

I guess I better finish packing and get to the station. You'll get your break. I know you

will. No, bud. This time I want to go home. Really. Okay, you know best. I think I can

borrow a car from one of the fellas downstairs. I'll take you to the station.

It's gonna be alright. And no more of that crying. Promise? I promise.

I did it again.

Thank you.

Tommy! Oh!

I sleep a wink all night, I walk the floor, I beat my head, I counted sheep and producers,

but I got it! What, a headache? An idea, the idea, the idea of the century! What is it,

what is it? Don't ask me, you do something to queer it. No, I wouldn't! I know you wouldn't

mean to, but you would. Now here, here are two tickets for Wharton's premiere tonight at the

Chinese. I won't go! Oh yes you will, and you'll take Carolyn with you! Oh, all right, I will.

What?! Don't yell at me like that! Dollar up like Dietrich, cold bear in Lombard, have Westmore

do her hair, borrow a gown from Adrian! Wrap her in furs until she drips. Get a limousine

and a chauffeur. It's all been done before. Darling, I'm up for warping one. Impress that

fathead one bit. It will after the buildup I give her. What buildup? Whoa! Everything is

all right now. Don't fail me. Have Cinderella in the lobby at 8.30 and don't miss. Goodbye.

I have work to do. Goodbye.

Oh. Isn't Miss Sers in? I don't know if it's her name, but I wonder what she was, wasn't

she in a war? Not here, but where is she? I'm used to, mate. If you want to know where she

is, why don't you ask the hotel?

Give me the room, Kirk, please. Oh, hello. Did Miss Sarah say where she was going? Well, why

didn't you ask her? Oh, never mind.

Oh, give me Miss Langdon, please. Come in. What? Well, leave a message to Mr. Brooke once at

the moment she gets in. A letter for you, Mr. Brooke. A letter from whom? I don't know, sir.

I didn't read it. Why didn't you? Oh, well, that's natural. You take Miss Sels luggage

downstairs? No, sir. I just came on duty. Goodbye. Thank you.

Where's Carolyn? Don't blame me, Lola. I had nothing to do with it. I knew it. I knew it.

You've balled it up. I haven't. She's gone home. She can't go home. Better tell that to the

Southern Pacific Railway. I have everything all fixed. It's all ready to explode. Right,

and there isn't any canling. What do we do now? Call it off? Cotton is off. It's too late now.

We can't call it off. There's the gong. Tommy, come out of your corner. From now on, we're

on our own.

I love Sam. Good evening.

Sky battle, a new Army plane down in California, an opening in the cockpit to air cool the engines.

Off for a trial flight with thundering motor and whirling propeller. When does it happen?

Just hold on to your hat and look for the nearest exit. Whirling through space at over 400 miles

an hour as it roars right at us.

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You'll get hiccups drinking cold wine so soon after eating. Nonsense. Wouldn't that be a

fine thing for the court? We, the Emperor Napoleon, desire that the Austrian ambassador shall go

jump in the Seine. Come, mademoiselle, your playfulness is too obvious. What is it you're

after? A very great favour, sire. Well? I beg you to count him on the court-martial of Baroche.

What interest have you in Colonel Baroche? Only that I don't want to see an innocent man die.

Bah! He's caught in the act of intriguing with our enemies. You're mistaken, sire. The Duchess

de Molinay conspired to ruin him. Ridiculous. Why should she? Because she's in love with

him and he repulsed her. You speak more like a jealous woman, mademoiselle, than one who

has an impartial interest in justice. That's not true, sire. Do you deny you love him? I

deny nothing. I do love him. And I'm proud of it. You should blush for shame. An enemy of

France. Traitor? How can you believe that? Does a traitor over his life for his country? Does

a traitor face a thousand deaths on the battlefields for the glory of France? Barroso's marched

through the mud and the dirt, the snow and the rain, without food or rest, with only one thought

in his heart, to bring you victory. Silence, I command you. And I disobey, sir. Who led

the charge against the Austrian candidate Marengo? Who, when his body was torn with shot, stormed

the trenches of Austerlitz to give you time to bring up reinforcements? The man you call

a traitor? Who broke through the Prussian bend? and made way for your advance at Jena. The

man you accuse of conspiring with our enemies? Baroche, who helped to win your kingdom and

make you the Emperor Napoleon, the master of Europe. It is you, sire, you who should blush

with shame for being so ungrateful. How dare you? If that is treason, then Baroche is a

traitor. Let him die, and let me die with him.

Thank you.

I wouldn't go back if they begged me to. Not if they offered me all the studios in Hollywood.

There isn't enough film in the world to tempt me to make even one single close-up. I was

never so happy to get away from a place in all my life. Yeah, me too, sugar. Well, I'm certainly

glad to hear you say that. Everything Mr. Brooks said was true. They just bring you out there

to break your heart. Didn't help my nose any either. They can't understand a really sincere

actress. Someone who'd put her entire heart into every part she played. There's nothing

but tinsel to them. Spotlights and Ballyhoo and putting their footprints in the cemented

Grauman's Theatre. But I don't want that. I wouldn't take it if they put Carolyn Sayers

and electric lights so big that... Carolyn Sayers? Yes? Telegram. Oh, now what? Sign here, please.

Oh, it's bad news. I know it. Well, open it. Say, is it from your Uncle John in Iowa or

your Aunt Susie in Utah? Auntie!

But it's... it's my... Listen, this is to advise you. Mr. Grohmann has just escorted Miss Sares

to the block of wet cement, where she is making her footprints. On reaching stardom in her

first picture, the little corporal, she now takes her place among the other great luminaries

of the screen.

Applause Allow me to congratulate you, Miss Sears. Thank you, Mr. Grubb. And may your success,

like the imprints you've just made, last forever. Thank you, thank you very much. And now if

you will, please. Alright. Now, Ms. Sarris will sign her name in the cement and the ceremony

will be complete.

We did it again. I think you almost missed out on her. She's the only one I almost missed

out on. Oh no, she isn't the only one. Well, today I almost missed out on her.

I can't tell you what a swell egg I think you are for all you've done for Carol. Oh, it's

been a privilege, bud. Yep, I'm sure glad one of us made good. Every time I got a chance,

I broke my nose. Well, we'll give you another test, a real test. Come over to the studio

tomorrow. You will? That's great. And I won't let you down either. Well, Mr. Wharton, would

you... Oh! I'm sorry, old man.