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(knocking)

Hello, Mr. Martin, come right in.

Hello there.

-How are you? -Fine, Gary, how are you?

Oh, just so-so.

Rest your coat, and give me your hat.

It isn't worthwhile, I'm only gonna stay a few minutes.

-You can at least sit down. -Well, thanks.

As you know, I'm casting a picture,

and I want a girl to play a tomboy--

Just a touch of life in one of his Harlem phases,

do you understand?

Yes.

Well, the girl you want

can be found at the Lybia.

139th near 7th Avenue.

Her name is Ida Groves.

You'll find her there from midnight on.

She can sing,

and do any kind of dance you want.

She'll be glad to do the part for you.

Why don't you go up and see her?

Thanks, sis, I'll go up there tonight.

Yes.

Well, thanks for this, and good luck.

-I'll run in to see you again. -Do so.

I hope she pleases you.

-So long. -So long, then.

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(applause)

Ladies and gentlemen, we're about to open

the Fine Time Revue.

All right, boys, hit it!

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You're so sweet and tender,

and thrill me all over.

I'm just mad about you.

I wish I could believe you.

But you must believe me, dear.

I'm a man of means.

I have money, plenty of money,

and I can give you everything your little heart desires.

Just you be sweet to me and see.

I wish you wouldn't tempt me.

Can't you understand what it means?

I'm only a young girl, just out of school,

and my poor mother worked herself to death

to send me through college,

and died, praying that I would struggle hard and be somebody.

But, my dear, I want to help you.

I mean what I say.

I want to marry you.

Honestly?

Do you mean it?

Do you really want me to marry you?

Why, of course.

Aha!

Now, folks, I guess you think you've heard some funny comics.

You wait until you hear George and Gabby.

Gabby and George, hello!

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I been trying to get you to keep up with me all the time.

What you wanna do is to stop talking about going to jail.

Uplift yourself! Elevate!

Be somebody!

Follow in the footsteps of great men!

Now, what is the use of me being somebody and elevating?

What good's it gonna do to me?

I wanna go (unintelligible) and eat.

Well, that's all right.

You elevatin', then you can eat.

I'm out there enjoying the fresh air.

Fresh air don't mean nothing to me now.

Give me less livin' and more food,

and a whole lot of feeding and starving to death.

Sure, you ought to be satisfied.

I never will forget the words my grandma used to tell me.

-What was that? -When I was little boy,

she used to hold me on her lap and look into my big blue eyes,

as she pushed my golden locks back from my forehead

and said, "Son, my darlin' son.

Where there's a will, there's a way."

She was right.

I got a will to eat, but I can't find a way.

Keep on looking, you'll find it.

But now, since you said that elevation--

You know, that's something good.

-Yes, sure. -We ought to do that.

Get out the gutter and get on the sidewalk.

Now you're talkin'.

Follow in the footsteps of great men.

-Yeah. -Men who's gone on before.

Men whose name has gone down in posterity,

as men who meant something for the community

where they resided.

-There you are. -Men like Booker T. Washington.

-That's a great man. -That's a man.

-His name is known everywhere. -Yeah.

The children know it and his picture's

in the books and papers. Why?

Because he was a man that done something.

Yeah, what did he do?

I don't know, but whatever it was, he done it.

And look at that other noble man.

-Who is that? -A great soldier.

-Who? -Frederick Douglass.

Put his gun on his shoulder, and walk on to the battlefield

and said, "Give me liberty or shoot me."

-And they shot him. -Yeah.

-And that other noble man. -Who is that?

-Marcus Garvey. -Let him rest.

-He's gone. -He's gone.

-But that other man. -Who?

-Abraham Lincoln. -That's a great boy.

That's a man that's known everywhere too.

He's a man that's done something.

Yeah, that's the boy that cut down his pappy's cherry tree.

Yeah! He's taking his hatchet and walked out in the forest

and started chopping on the tree,

and his mama walked out.

-Yeah, who was his mother? -Betsy Ross.

His mama said, "Abraham, your father wants you."

He walked in the house to his papa

and his papa looked him in the eye, and his papa said,

"Abey, Abey, did you cut down the tree?"

And he said, "Father, I cut it with my little hatchet."

He said, "Son, go ye and cut some more,"

and he ain't cut none since.

Then look at that boy Lindenbergh.

-Yeah, that's a great man. -Now that Lindenbergh.

Yeah, greatest man out of all of 'em.

Me and you can be just as great as him.

All you got to do is to help me out.

Right here and now in my pocket I got a song

that I wrote no more, no longer than yesterday.

And there ain't nothin' to do

but for you to find some endings.

I got the song, but I can't get the finish.

Oh, you want me to help you?

-You rhyme it with me. -Yeah.

-Yeah. -Go ahead.

All right.

♪ You can make love in a flower garden ♪

♪ Daisies will not tell ♪

♪ You can make love in a flower garden ♪

♪ Daisies will not tell ♪

♪ You can make love in a flower garden ♪

♪ Daisies will not tell ♪

♪ And step in, can't step out ♪

Yeah.

♪ A lion is a vicious beast

that we all know well ♪

♪ A lion is a vicious beast

that we all know well ♪

♪ A lion is a vicious beast

that we all know well ♪

♪ And hot dogs cannot bite ♪

♪ Did you ever see a pig

washing in the summertime? ♪

♪ Did you ever see a pig

washing in the summertime? ♪

♪ Did you ever see a pig

washing in the summertime? ♪

♪ No, but I have seen pig eyes ♪

♪ What is it that an elephant have

that no other animal can? ♪

♪ What is it that an elephant have

that no other animal can? ♪

♪ What is it that an elephant have

that no other animal can? ♪

♪ And it must be little baby elephants ♪

♪ You can write the winter

when the trees are buddin' gone ♪

♪ You can tell when winter's gone ♪

♪ The trees begin to bud ♪

♪ You can tell when the winter's gone

when the trees begin to bud ♪

♪ Winter's gone, and summer draws on ♪

♪ Why did the boy stand on the burning gate? ♪

♪ Why did the boy stand on the burnin' gate? ♪

♪ Why did the boy stand on the burning gate? ♪

♪ It was too doggone hot to sit down ♪

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They're gazing cross at us.

I don't like the way she looks at me.

Oh, she's only my godmother,

but is like a real mother, and loves me dearly.

Well, I don't like the way she looks at me though.

Well, to be frank about it,

she doesn't exactly like you,

doesn't trust you,

but if you marry me, and be nice to me,

like you say you're going to,

everything will be all right, Gary, dear.

And if I'm not?

Well, she always said

that if any man was mean to me, she'd--

-Do what? -Kill him.

But you will be nice to me, won't you, Gary?

Oh, why of course I will, dear.

Certainly I will, you know I will.

Oh, Gary, you make me so happy.

-Supposin' we dance now? -Yes, suppose we do.

(indistinct remarks)

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♪ There ain't enough words in any dictionary

to say what I wanna say ♪

♪ Now there ain't enough words in my vocabulary

for what I want to convey ♪

♪ I've always had love, but always bad love ♪

♪ Now is there any wonder I rave ♪

♪ I'm singing the blues ♪

♪ Oh yes, I'll make a movie

of the kinda man that I'd take ♪

♪ He may be good looking, and he may be just fair ♪

(unintelligible)

♪ If he likes home cooking and someone who cares ♪

♪ Give me a man like that ♪

♪ I'm holding a cigarette, I'll never chew ♪

♪ If he doesn't figure that, (unintelligible) ♪

♪ Now send me a vision and (unintelligible) ♪

♪ Oh, give me a man like that ♪

♪ Now, I've been all around so long all alone,

looking for someone I need ♪

♪ But I'll settle down in my old little home

with satisfaction guaranteed ♪

♪ My heart's undercover and I'm waiting to know

who'll huddle and hover by my radio ♪

♪ If he's a dream lover and rarin' to go ♪

♪ Give me a man like that ♪

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(applause)

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♪ I'm thinking about what we can do ♪

♪ I want to be lovin' you ♪

(unintelligible)

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

♪ Somebody that's guaranteed

to dive in the deep blue sea ♪

♪ Or jump off a cliff for me ♪

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

(unintelligible)

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♪ Somebody to make you go boom, boom ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

♪ I'm thinking about what we can do ♪

♪ I want to be lovin' you ♪

(unintelligible)

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

♪ Somebody that's guaranteed

to dive in the deep blue sea ♪

♪ Or jump off a cliff for me ♪

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

(unintelligible)

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♪ Somebody to make you go boom, boom ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Oh, oh, what I'd love ♪

♪ Why can't you love that way? ♪

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(applause)

Will you tell Miss Ida Groves that a gentleman wishes

to see her, and send her to my table, please?

This is Miss Ida Groves, mister.

I beg your pardon, sir,

which Ida did you want to see?

Ida Groves or Ida Morton?

There are two Idas here, you know.

Oh, is that so?

Hm, let me see.

Which one are you?

Well, I'm Ida Groves.

Oh, I see,

and the other girl's name is?

Ida Morton.

Hm, I see.

Well, it's Ida Morton that I want.

Thank you, I'll send her to you.

Now, ladies and gentlemen,

these sweet women will indefinitely entertain you

with a sweet soft-shoe number.

Hit it, boys.

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You wished to see me?

Pardon me, but this is?

Ida Morton, thank you, and you?

-Gary Martin. -The motion picture producer?

Well, something like that I guess.

Oh, I'm delighted, flattered, everything.

Have a seat, Miss Morton.

I'm here especially to see you.

Oh, Mr. Martin, really?

Really and truly.

Oh, Mr. Martin, whatever can you wish to speak to me about?

A picture, motion picture.

How would you like to work in one?

Oh.

How would I like to go to heaven without dying?

Oh, Mr. Martin, you can't mean it.

Of course I mean it.

Oh, great goodness.

I just can't believe it.

Honestly, Mr. Martin, you're not kidding?

Do you really want to use me in a picture?

There, I knew you were only joking.

You didn't mean what you said at the beginning.

Oh, that is unkind,

and I'd begun to hope.

Of course I want to use you, but I--

But? But what, Mr. Martin?

Well, the part is only small and don't pay much,

and I--

Oh, any part will do,

just as long as you use me.

I'll work for anything.

Oh, any part will do.

Just as long you use me,

and as for the pay, why I don't want any.

I'll work for nothing, I'll--

But that's not business.

The part, as I have said, is small,

and pays only three dollars and a half a day, but I'll--

I'll take it, and work so hard, Mr. Martin,

and I wanna thank you so much for giving it to me.

You don't realize how happy you've made me.

Now what can I do

to show you how much I appreciate this?

Can I sing for you? Dance for you?

Oh, Mr. Martin, I can do almost anything,

and I'm willing to do it all for you.

Just say what you want me to do.

Really, you interest me.

You have personality and talent,

and I'm going back to my office,

and build your part of it into something bigger.

Meanwhile, you can sing for me, dear,

and dance for me if you want to.

You're on.

(laughing)

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♪ While I'm all alone so heartsick and weary ♪

♪ Tryin' my best to be bright and cheery ♪

♪ You're havin' your fun

draggin' my heart around ♪

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♪ I'll keep doing things, try not to notice ♪

♪ Everyone seems to know who the goat is ♪

♪ It's all by the one dragging my heart around ♪

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Ah, here we are again.

This time we're offering for your approval

these beautiful damsels to the beautiful tune

of "Sweet Georgia Brown."

Hit it!

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(applause)

Martin?

Ever witness a murder?

Ever see a man killed?

Great goodness, no.

What's the idea?

One is going to be committed here tonight.

What're you talking about?

The murder that's going to be committed here, tonight.

If you're not joking, I'm ready to leave.

I'm not joking.

Do you see that woman over there?

I'll tell you the story.

Fifteen years ago, she was young and beautiful.

And she was madly in love with the man

that you see her there now with.

No, no, you're mistaken.

It is true that he betrayed her,

but she's not seeking revenge for herself,

but for another.

Get out of here, leave!

Just no good, that's all.

I won't leave until I'm good and ready.

You can't find work, because you're not looking for it.

You've done nothing to help me, but plenty to hinder me

since the baby come.

I hope I never see you again.

Leave this house now!

Running around with other women

while I lay suffering,

at the point of death, and all because of you.

I hate you!

Why shouldn't I run around with other women?

I'm free, single, disengaged,

and have a right to.

Well, here's one you were tied to,

and more now since the baby's here.

(laughing)

Whatever are you laughing at?

Do you know any more jokes?

You think you're married to me.

Ha, you fool.

I'm not married to anybody.

(laughing)

What about this?

What's that?

Marriage license, your foot.

Haven't you read that thing yet?

What? Why?

It says license.

It is a license, but only--

(laughing)

A dog license!

(laughing)

What are you gonna do with that thing?

I'm going to kill a rat!

But listen, listen, now you know you won't.

No you won't.

(shrieking)

Let me alone!

(gun shot)

Give me that, give me that.

(commotion)

(gun shot)

(gun shots firing)

At the trial, he cleared through an alibi,

and returned to his racket

of luring girls to their ruin,

just as he'd ruined her.

It so happens

that this girl had told the woman her story,

and the woman had cared for her,

and still keeps her baby.

Now, he's due here tonight,

and she is waiting,

and going to shoot him on sight.

It's my move now.

No, you're too late.

Here he comes now.

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(indistinct conversations)

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(gun firing)

(screaming)

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Quiet.

Don't say anything.

The men are watching.

I know it looks bad for me,

but I'm not going to do anything.

I shall sit right here and wait

until I receive the other note.

And then...

But Letha!

Are you mad?

Do you think I'm going to sit here

and see you, the woman I love, and have always loved,

murdered by this madman?

Why I--

Please, Anthony.

You know I love you too,

and have traveled thousands of miles

in my efforts to escape this madman

and find you.

Oh, Anthony, my love.

I wish I could embrace you,

so you could feel the beat of my heart

and know that I love you just as much as you do me.

But listen, Anthony,

you must promise to be patient and believe me.

Last night, I dreamed of mother.

My poor dear mother who's dead.

She came to me in my sleep

and told me this man would catch up with me

here in New York,

but not to run away,

and that before...

Oh, Anthony.

Come on, dear.

(crying)

Dear.

She said, "Be calm, my baby.

Place your trust in God.

Something terrible is going to happen,

but have faith, my daughter,

have faith."

Letha?

I'm going out that door,

and you are going with me.

-Why I-- -Please don't, Anthony.

If you love me truly,

don't try and take me out of here now,

but just sit with me, close to me...

...and wait.

I'm not afraid.

I'm strangely confident.

And happy.

Now, the show is going to start.

Let's just sit here and wait and see it,

until...

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(train rumbling)

(train whistle blowing)

(indistinct talking)

(engine revving)

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(horn blowing)

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(horn blowing)

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(rumbling)

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(door bell ringing)

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Oh, Anthony.

You?

Letha, my darling.

It's strange, but I thought I heard you in the house

before you came.

I was sure I heard somebody.

Amusing, but I didn't arrive until I rang the bell.

I guess I was mistaken.

Yet I would have sworn that I heard somebody.

However, now that you are here,

take a seat in the parlor

while I run upstairs and finish dressing.

I'll be down in two minutes.

Oh, dear, please don't.

Just another, my angel.

You must remember, I haven't seen you for weeks.

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Now, Mr. Naughty, are you satisfied?

No.

Another.

Oh, Anthony, let me go.

We'll be late!

I love you, Letha.

And I love you, too, Anthony.

My, but you are stunning, my dear.

You think so?

You're wonderful.

Thank you.

Now let's hurry.

No, no, no more kisses!

Until we come back.

You'll spoil my makeup!

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♪ And you get him back ♪

♪ You gotta do it that way ♪

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Ah, and now we introduce you

to a little bit of the jungle.

Spirit of the Jungle, hit it, boys!

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Pardon me.

Is this Miss Letha Watkins?

Yes.

This is the end, Anthony.

And there's no escape now.

I...I must go.

I understand.

And you must go.

But I am going with you.

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(door bell ringing)

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(train rumbling)

(train whistle blowing)

(train whistle blowing)

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