All language subtitles for Chained for Life (1952)

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am delighted to see you here.

You have come to have fun
and forget your worries.

I know that there are always
misunderstandings between husband and wife,

between parents and children,
between lovers,

and each one thinks that the evil
that afflicts him is the greatest.

But after this story,
you might change your mind.

And what seems serious to you
will eventually fade away.

This story poses a
a real problem.

This is the story of Vivian Hamilton,
accused of murder,

and tried before me,
Judge Mitchell, without a jury.

Of course, the prosecution
presents Vivian Hamilton

as a cold-blooded killer,

a woman without a soul,

but we still need to hear
her side of the story.

The floor is open to the defense.

Your Honour.

So far, we have only heard

only the elements put forward by the
by the prosecution.

We have not offered any defense
and we won't

before you hear the real
the real story.

Vivian Hamilton, would you
tell us in your own words

- the story as you experienced it?
- Yes, Counselor.

We were a happy family.

The Gordons, Sardo,

Del Rio, the Benedicts,

Ross and Kennedy, Whitey Roberts,

Tony Lavello.

We are the headliner:
The Hamilton Sisters.

During the rehearsals,
our manager, Mr. Hinkley,

had an idea for Mr. McKenzie,
the owner of the theater.

And then...

Good job. Wonderful.
Bravissimo!

Great, huh, McKenzie?

Yeah, it's not bad.

Not bad? Listen to this.

With a good commercial,
this number will fill your theater.

- André, when did you arrive?
- Today, for a special number.

You are more and more
you are more and more radiant.

I can't believe it either.

After that riot in Memphis,
when your mental act went down,

I thought you were going to stop
your career.

It was just a lapse.

You ask for a percentage,
but you're just talking.

There are no new tricks.

Except one.
That's why I called Pariseau.

Let's go to your office.

Come on, Andre!

You are an angel fallen from Heaven.

Forget about your sweet words.

But I'm talking about angels
from Heaven.

Angels.

Mr. McKenzie, tell the Court
what really happened.

I remember that.

It all started with a commercial
for the show.

The theater was going through
its most difficult times.

I know that my project
is not excellent,

but still.

I was open to any proposal.

Hinkley gave me the idea.

Very good.

You fill my room
and we do business.

Will the girls agree?

I'm their manager.
Leave it to Hinkley.

Say, Mac.

I'm a little short.

And since I'm engaged, I...

Sorry, you know the rules.

No advance.

And it wasn't me
who called you.

- Then who did?
- I did.

You?

- How about giving me an advance?
- Are you that helpless?

Enough to ask you.

I'm not going to lend it to you,
you're going to work for me.

In fact, I'll give you $100.

Every week.

- What for?
- Romance is your thing.

I need to advertise
for the girls.

I need someone
to play Romeo.

- For $100 a week?
- In advance.

Let's go, Juliette.

Didn't anyone ever teach you
to knock before entering?

Respect the privacy.

From burlesque to intimacy.

This beautiful body is the reflection
of too many accumulations.

And suddenly, where has Mabel gone?

Burlesque was an art.

- My act was dignified.
- Worthy?

The next time you did that, you were out.
Where are the girls?

Next door.

Girls,
Mr. Ten Percent is here.

Listen.
We're inside and it stinks.

- At least smoke a good cigar.
- After the show.

What's up?

From now on, we fart in silk.

When I was done,
McKenzie was packed.

- But?
- What do you mean "but"?

Have I ever told you
to you?

Look, this is just a publicity stunt,
it's just a publicity stunt.

For his last publicity stunt,
he buried a guy.

Without the fire department,
he would never have been found.

Who is talking about a funeral?
This is a wedding.

Just a publicity stunt?

Nothing serious?
I've heard enough.

Hinkley, you're crazy.

Crazy? For 10%,
he would bury his mother-in-law.

Girls, calm down.

This is a fake wedding
and a little publicity never hurts.

Especially for $100 a week.

Maybe he's right.
It's show business.

I knew you would have
crazy ideas.

But maybe this one is doable.

- Who is the groom?
- Andre.

Why did you choose him?

- Who else?
- Not me. I'm not romantic.

It looks like my love story
is about to begin.

Leave it to Hinkley.

"Let Hinkley do it."

If this goes wrong, I can always
go back to Minsky's.

I didn't think it would work,

but the Hinkley idea
turned out to be a good one.

The press quickly relayed
the news of the engagement.

It gave us publicity.

Put your arms around her.
Lift your chin up.

A little to the left, Miss.
Lift your chin up.

That's good.

What a great moment.

We want a big smile.
You must be happy.

What's this mess?

They're taking pictures.
Can't you tell?

Sorry I'm late.
I'm from The Examiner.

- Just in time. Go ahead.
- Right.

Are we ready?

Kiss your fiancée, Mr. Pariseau.

Don't move!

Congratulations to you.

Good luck, André.

The Hamilton Sisters
Siamese twins

Andre and Renee
with 6 big numbers

3rd big week

The Hamilton Sisters,
Siamese twins

I told you so.

Complete.

Leave it to Hinkley.

I'm going to do a little
a little juggling act.

Okay, I'll try.

They are jealous.
Don't mind them.

The applause
makes the jugglers nervous.

But I don't mind.

Look how...

That's okay.

Wait a minute.

Throw me another plate,
please.

Here we go.

How do we stop this thing?

Don't laugh, it's not funny.
Wait a minute.

Did you see that?

Do me a favor.

Play some music
so I can get there.

- How's it going, girls?
- We're doing great.

- You have to see the show.
- There are no more seats.

So I'm coming backstage.
Hinkley agrees.

Quick, this is going to be ours.

See you after the show?

No, I have an appointment.

I'll look at the side.

Good luck.

Never say
that you will never fall in love

Never say you don't like
that you don't like to dream

of a nice house
and a garden

And little feet running
to come and say hello

Never say
that you are not one of them

Who keep a man
in their thoughts

Who say they never fall for
for the tough ones

Never say
that you will never fall in love

Never say you will
that you will fall in love

You like to dream about a nice house

And a garden

And little feet running
to come and say hello

Never say
that you are not one of them

Who keep a man in their thoughts

Who say they never fall for
for the tough ones

- Never say
- Never, ever

- Never say never
- Never ever

Never say you'll never fall in love
never fall in love

Ladies and gentlemen,

a little later in this issue,

I will show you
some very special rifle shots.

But first, let's take the gun.

Please.

Miss Hamilton,

didn't you have an argument
with your sister Vivian

about André Pariseau?

Yes.

Has this dispute brought out
his antagonism

towards the late André Pariseau?

Our relationship could accommodate
adjustments,

but after our argument about Andre,
all our rules were shattered.

I'll bring you your black scarf.

No, not that one.
Bring me the green one.

Is this a little game?

Make up your mind and I'll bring you
what you want.

Tomorrow I'll go shopping.
I have nothing to wear.

You are wearing this dress
for the first time.

I'm engaged.
I can't wear just anything.

Wait, you're not taking
this story seriously?

- Don't fall in love with him.
- What if I like him?

He gave me a taste for life.

Dotty, you are in love with him.

Yes, and he's in love with me.

You're talking nonsense.
You can't buy love.

No, if you want your money's worth,

but I can afford
to be a little bit cheated.

Don't forget I'm 35 years old.

Come on, we have a date.

- You have an appointment.
- So, you too, honey.

Yes, with Hinkley.

The show went well tonight.

Hinkley is no fool.
His plan worked.

- We got them to come in numbers.
- Who is "we"?

Dorothy and I.
And you too, of course.

- You're quite a braggart.
- But I'm the fiancé.

Anybody would do.

But not everyone has my charm.

- That's what attracts them.
- Who do you think you are?

Excuse me.

Girls, this is amazing.
Look at that.

I just did the math.

Dorothy. Vivian.

We would have made more money if we could have
to get everyone in.

That's huge.

And I'm increasing your salary
by 50%, Andre.

Not bad.

- Why separate payrolls?
- You think we're one?

We have separate
separate bank accounts.

And I spend my money
as I see fit.

Look at this.

This is Monday, but wait.

On Tuesday, we almost did double that.
That's fantastic.

We broke our record.
Ah, if we had the racetrack.

You, then.

You're so sweet.
I love you.

Will you marry me?

If it's for advertising,
the hour has passed.

I don't see any photographers.

Andre has just proposed to me
to marry me.

For the same price
or do we get a discount?

Since it may enter
into the family.

- No, it will cost you more.
- What?

Hinkley just raised
my salary by 50%.

Dotty, you're not serious?

Yes, we're getting married.

Hooray, congratulations!

It's wonderful.
Waiter, champagne!

Did you hear that?
They're getting married.

Renee, they are getting married.

What is your name?

Irene Anders.

- Renee, is that your artist name?
- Yes.

- André Pariseau's assistant.
- Yes.

Isn't it true
that you were a little more than that?

Yes, I was in love with Andre.

We would have been married
if Dorothy Hamilton hadn't been there.

He was in love with me.

A Siamese sister
marries a boulevard actor

Nice technique, Andre.

The true artist
gives himself to any performance.

This portrait of me
is not bad at all.

While you're making headlines,
I'm getting squeezed out.

With this story,
I only see you on stage.

You should consider yourself lucky.

Think about those people who come to me
and get turned down at the counter.

Tell that to McKenzie,
he'll appreciate the big attraction.

But it's the Hamilton sisters
who get a percentage.

The percentages are still looking
a way.

It's easy to understand.

But I started
to collect our share.

What did you do?
Did you hypnotize her?

Let's say I charmed her, Renee.

And looking at the picture,
the subject is quite sensitive to it.

And what do I do while
while you're explaining the economy to them?

Should I join the singles club?

You don't meet the criteria.

Not yet.
Leave me now.

Why don't you turn it off, Dotty?

I can't. I can't yet.

Good night.

- Hi.
- Hi.

This is for you.

Listen to this.

I am yours forever

I am a prisoner

I will never leave you

Trust me

You are the one, my love,

whom my heart adores

And I will be yours
forever

You are the one, my love,

Whom my heart adores

And I will be

Yours forever

Good night, my love.

Honey, I love you.

Andre...

Dotty, what's going on?

What's wrong with you?

I was dreaming.

I can't take it anymore.

I know how you feel.
I was also looking for love.

We always had to suppress
any normal emotion.

I am not a machine,
but a woman.

I have the right to live like one.

We always said
that we were like the others,

but different.

As soon as we got on all fours

and a table leg between us
was in the way,

we understood.

Yes.

I remember.

But we chose
to never make it our cross.

But we did it.

We're on top of show business
and we can have anything we want.

Except happiness.

We are under the mistaken impression that entertaining
others will make us happy.

- I've never been an obstacle.
- No, but we're always together.

On dates, at parties,
at nightclubs.

I want to be free.

And to be happy, I must be
be alone with the man I love.

Free?

But we've always been together.

- And we will be forever.
- Not forever.

There must be a way.

There must be someone who can help us.

Viv, do you remember Dr. Thompson?

A separation?

But Dorothy...

No.

We were examined as guinea pigs
from the moment we were born.

It's my life too.
And I have the right to live it.

Yes, you have the right.

But what's the point?

Nothing makes sense without love.

How far would we go for love?

Do you remember the two brothers?

When one of them died
and they had to be separated.

The other one survived only a few days.
We don't have a chance.

I don't care.
I'd rather die than live like this.

You like it that much.

All right, let's go see Dr. Thompson.

None of us

managed to separate Siamese twins
who both survived.

If this operation should be attempted,

it must be divided into 3 steps.

The first 2 are quite simple.

The separation of muscles,
cartilage and bones.

The rupture of the vessels
will not be a problem.

They have separate
circulatory systems.

They even have
different blood types.

But the third one will be difficult.

And very dangerous.

The separation of the nerves
of the spine

would be a great step for science,

but it can lead to death.

In this case, I would say
that the prognosis is unfavorable.

Dr. Eckhart, what do you think?

These 2 girls cannot live
separately.

Even if they have
each one of them has a very distinct mind,

they are conditioned
to live together since birth.

In my opinion,
separation is not feasible.

When I looked at them
years ago,

the mere sight of a doctor
was enough to disturb them.

It took a lot of emotional stress
to bring them here.

Dorothy wants to get married.

It won't be easy.

Miss Manning, send them in.

Yes, sir.

The doctor will see you now.
Please come in.

Dr. Eckhart, Dr. Herd
and myself

have examined your case in detail.

And we want to tell you
that we admire your great courage.

But I'm afraid there is
very little hope.

Can't you do anything?

As a woman,
I understand perfectly.

There's nothing to stop you from getting married.

Nothing prevents you from having children
as you are.

My advice is to get married.

I don't think there's anything else to do.

This is your happiness.

Go on, get married.

This is nonsense.

If someone had told me,
I wouldn't have believed it.

- I wouldn't either, but it's a fact.
- What's wrong with these people?

I don't know.

- So, do we have it?
- Yes, we have it.

In the baba.

You had asked for a certificate of
of matrimonial capacity for Dorothy.

This is the answer.

27 states have denied
your right to marry.

- Why? I don't understand.
- They don't give any reason.

For them, it's bigamy.

What a nerve.
I'm going to sue them.

- Why?
- For the insinuation. Me, a bigamist?

Dorothy, where there's a will there's a way.

I'll send you to a friend
who may have a solution.

- Dr. Burnham.
- Doctor?

No, not that kind of doctor.

This is his address.

Hello? Dr. Burnham, please.

Thank you, I'll hold on.

This way, ladies.

- Who is it, Martha?
- These ladies are here to see you.

This is Dr. Burnham.
We sent them to you.

If you don't mind talking
while I plant this shrub.

There's a bench right there.

- Martha, why don't you make some tea?
- Of course.

Thank you, Doctor.

This bench is a bit wobbly.

I have to fix it,
but the garden takes up all my time.

Martha complains too.

She says that I spend more time
on my flowers than on my sermons.

Maybe she's right.

Even if my congregation
doesn't seem to suffer.

- These are twins.
- Yes.

Sometimes nature allows

twins to bloom from the same
from the same bud.

Allows? You speak as if
she's doing us a favor.

No, my dear.
Nature never grants favors.

She acts with purpose
and meaning.

Every living creature
is inscribed in its model.

What purpose can she have
in creating this?

When everything else is
an entity in itself.

It is difficult to understand
the mysterious ways of the Lord.

With patience.

But I fear that mine
is leaving me.

This knot refuses to untie itself.

Thank you.

I think I understand
your bitterness.

But you have to stop
to believe in limits.

But the obstacles that are there
are very real.

Faith can overcome even that.

You are obliged
to live together constantly.

That's why we're here.

I want to get married,
but they won't let me.

They say it's bigamy.

Bigotry, yes.

There's no problem with that
moral or social problem

unless there is immoral intent.

You must marry
the man of your choice.

And I am sure
that in the eyes of God,

your marriage will be beautiful.

Doctor, tea is served.

Okay, we're on our way.

Do you want to lead the way?

My eyes don't see anymore.

And my dog is in the hospital.

And don't worry about it.

I know your problem.

And I have a feeling you'll get
your certificate.

You know the weapons
that Andre uses for his act.

Of course I do.

Do you recognize this gun?

This is the one he uses...

In which other hand
did you see this gun?

Andre's, in his dressing room.

The night he showed me the certificate
obtained with the help of Dr. Burnham.

Look, I got it. Here it is.

You won't make it.

Why not?

- Who will stop me?
- I will.

- And if I told them the truth.
- About what?

About us.

This could ruin your marriage.

You wouldn't dare.

Don't forget that I shoot
with live ammunition.

An accident happens so quickly.

I can miss my shot.

Don't be stupid.

Did you see the new poster?

Andre and Renee in 2nd place.

And this is just the beginning.

Soon we will be
in the headlines.

Be a good girl and go get dressed.

And don't forget.

Come to the wedding
after the show.

Come in.

Honey, we're getting married after the show.
It's all arranged.

- I'm so happy.
- Even the mayor promises to come.

I raise the prices
and it's full. Fantastic.

Look at those headlines.

Too bad it's not
Madison Square Garden.

I thought Dr. Burnham
was marrying us at the church.

But this is a unique opportunity.
Do you realize how much publicity this gives us.

All the top people will be there.

- Why didn't we know about this?
- We didn't have time to explain.

And that's Dorothy getting married.

You could have consulted us.

It doesn't matter where you get married.
It's show business.

The Hamilton sisters, on stage.

All right. Let's leave them.

Let me look at you.
This is the big night.

You are perfect.

Here, is this new?

- Five carats.
- That's wonderful, André.

And diamonds?

Well done.

Ladies and gentlemen,

this theater has never known
a stranger evening.

More than 2500 guests

to attend the wedding
of Dorothy Hamilton and André Pariseau.

As show people,
they chose this scene.

Important people
are present,

too many to mention.

Whether you are a social or civic leader
or civic leader,

or a private citizen,

we are delighted to have you
to have you with us.

We are gathered to celebrate
the union of this man and this woman

in marriage.

These two people came
in our state for this.

If no one has any reason
to object to this marriage,

I'll start.

By the powers vested in me
as a justice of the peace,

André Pariseau, do you
take this woman to be your wife

and live in the holy estate
of marriage?

Dorothy Hamilton, do you
to take this man to be your lawful wedded husband?

and live in the holy estate
of marriage?

Do you swear to love him, to cherish him
and honor him...

I really wonder
if she will be happy.

She deserves it anyway.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.

Congratulations, sir.

- All the best.
- Thank you.

- Congratulations.
- That's wonderful.

- Good night, girls.
- Good night, Mabel.

Come in, please.

A Siamese sister
abandoned by her husband for one night

Impossible to live married
to a Siamese sister, says Pariseau

This Pariseau inspires me
a deep disgust.

How rotten.
But I'm going to have this marriage annulled.

Yes, that's it.

It's hard to heal a broken heart.

Andre played a dirty trick on Dotty.

Why did he do that
to such a nice girl?

I'll tell you why.
Because he never liked her.

Vivian Hamilton,

please tell the court

what happened after Pariseau
left your sister.

Life goes on.

We acted as if
nothing had happened.

Until...

Never say
that you will fall in love

You like
to dream of a beautiful house

And a garden

And little feet running
to come and say hello

Never say you're one of them

who will keep a man in your thoughts
a man in your thoughts

The ones who never break
for the hardest

- So never say
- Never, ever

- Never say never
- Never ever

Never say
that you will never fall in love

You stole the sun's rays

to leave only
only a shadowy sky

You stole the moonlight

to leave
the lonely skies

The twinkling stars
that contemplate you

One fine day,
you stole them all

In a magic moment,

you stole my heart

Why? But why did you

have you robbed the sky?

You are a heartbreaker

But I know what you're going to say

You stole the sun's rays

to put them in your smile

You stole the moonlight

to embellish your deceit

Your eyes are
flaming diamonds

And through them you lie

My heart, you have stolen it

To put yours in its place

Why? But why?

I don't try to fly away?

You are my heartbreaker

I will love you

Until I die

Ladies and gentlemen,

a little later in this issue,
you will see

some very special
very special.

But for now,
let's take this gun.

Please.

What's going on?

Stop moping, Dotty.

You haven't done anything tonight.

I know, but I can't help it.

Don't think you're the only one
who was dumped by Andre.

Of course not.

Alas, I still love him
and that's what really hurts.

Don't show him. Smile.

- Pretend and smile.
- I will try.

- Let's get out of here.
- No, let's not.

- Why?
- I want to see his number first.

Okay.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
for the next round,

I'm going to use a mirror.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I think the number
you're going to see tonight

is a unique number in the world.

I will use these guns

to play the organ.

Curtain!

Take it easy.

There has been a slight accident.
Music!

Here is the whole truth.

The judge is going to have a hard time deciding
in this case.

Your Honor.

This is probably the strangest case
the strangest of all.

And we have never heard
such intangible evidence.

With these attempts to
to arouse our compassion,

the defense takes us
into the intimacy of the Hamilton sisters.

By deliberately ignoring the fact
that a murder has been committed.

It is not about the involvement
in life

and relationships between the defendant,

her sister and the murdered victim.

This is only one question.

Does Vivian Hamilton
or has she not,

with premeditation
and in cold blood,

shot and killed the late André Pariseau?

And the answer is yes.

By his own admission.

I therefore ask the Court to render
the only possible verdict:

Guilty.

Guilty of 1st degree murder.

Thank you.

Your Honor,
this state charges Vivan Hamilton,

which is punishable by law

and can be applied
to all human beings.

The prosecution requires
an exemplary punishment.

Regarding the sanction,

the law requires equality.

But the fact is

that the law has never considered them
considered them to be equal.

They are denied the right to marry,

to motherhood, to love.

To all human fulfillment.

You know how the encyclopedia
defines them?

Monstrosities.

Your Honor, I'm asking you.

Are they monsters
or human beings?

Did the law ever protect them?

No.

But when it comes to punishing them
and ruining their lives,

the law requires an exemplary punishment.

Yes.

Vivian Hamilton is guilty.

Guilty of loving her sister
even more than herself.

If you find the defendant guilty

before the laws of this state,
the death penalty will be required.

But if the law is to be enforced,

the state will be guilty
the murder of an innocent woman:

Dorothy Hamilton.

If you find Vivian Hamilton
guilty of homicide,

the sentence will be life imprisonment.

And even then,

the law cannot deprive his sister Dorothy
of her rightful freedom.

For me, it is a fact

that the law cannot place
Vivian Hamilton in custody.

Personally, I cannot conceive of

any other verdict
than "not guilty".

The defense defers to the
to the judgment of the court.

The prosecution has the floor.

Nothing to add.

The meeting remains open
until a decision is made.

Yes ?

Thank you.

Day 5 for the Hamilton case

Still no verdict
by Justice Mitchell

After 5 days of intense research,

Judge Mitchell is still looking for a solution
a solution in the Hamilton case.

The verdict is expected tomorrow.

All right, I'll pass it on to the judge.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Court.

Defendant, please rise.

After 20 years in my position,

I have not found any precedent
to guide me in this case.

Justice has two purposes:

To protect the innocent
and to punish the guilty.

In my capacity as judge,

I may have the wisdom
to do justice.

But I cannot condemn
an innocent person

and deprive him of his freedom.

Therefore, another court
will have to give the final verdict.

You have just heard the tragic story
story of the Hamilton sisters.

Do you still think that your problems
are equal to theirs?

Yet they have learned
to live in harmony.

We all have our problems.

And I admit I have a problem,
I have a problem too.

Maybe you can help me.

The defense has chosen my conscience
to decide this case.

If the defense had chosen
a jury trial,

each of you could have been called upon
called upon to share that burden.

And I wonder.

If you were on the jury,
what would your verdict be?

Help me. Tell me.

Help me to solve
my biggest problem.

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