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[ Male Singer On P.A. ] ♪ Open up, honey It's your lover boy, me ♪

♪ That's knockin' ♪

♪ Well, listen to me, baby All the cats are at the high school rockin' ♪

♪ Now, honey, get your boppin' shoes before the jukebox blows a fuse ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin' Everybody's boppin', boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Hoppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin' Everybody's boppin' ♪

♪ And boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, little baby Let's rock a little bit tonight ♪

♪ Come on here, mama Let's shake things up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah, heart will beat the rhythm and my feet are movin' smooth and light ♪

♪ We're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ We're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ We're shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ We're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, pretty baby Let's shake things up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah, let me tell you somethin', I'm a-buffin' up my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya pretty kitten ♪

♪ We got a lot of lovin' to do ♪

♪ And we're goin' for a ride We're gonna shake it up tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin' ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin' and boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Well ♪

♪ Boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-walkin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin' Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

[ Cheering ]

[ Tires Screech ] Hey, wise guy!

I was gonna park there, big shot!

The name's Baker-- B-A-K-E-R-- and I park where I want.

That space is mine. You got 32 teeth, buster.

You wanna try for none?

Hiya, sexy. You look real cultured.

Let's, uh, cut out to some drag-and-eat pad, huh?

Oh, wow. Cool it.

What's that, chum? Beat it.

[ Chuckles ] You wanna start a rumble?

Drop it, buster. Well, the name is Tony Baker.

And maybe the chick here likes me to hold her arm.

Come on, now, Joanie. I'm puttin' it down, but you ain't pickin' it up.

Maybe later. Yeah, Dad.

Much later.

Oh, man.

Don't be so fast to start a rumble with the president of Wheelers and Dealers.

You know who that is? No.

Well, man, that is J.I. Coleridge.

[ Chuckles ] I didn't know that, man. Mm-hmm.

So, J.I.'s the top stud around here, huh? Mm-hmm.

Yeah, you get in with the Wheelers and Dealers, and you'll be a top stud yourself.

Yeah? I got news for ya, man.

Before this crummy day's over, every crummy stud in this whole crummy school's...

gonna know who Tony Baker is.

See, I don't join them, man. They join me. You dig me?

I dig you. I'm puttin' it down.

Well, I'm picking it up. Come on.

I never saw him before. Did you?

No. But he's a real character.

Sounds like you're interested.

[ Chattering ]

Where's the warden? If you mean Mr. Robinson, he'll be back in a minute.

Take a seat.

I'm lookin' to graze on some grass.

What? [ Scoffs ] Okay, chick.

I guess I dialed the wrong number.

Young man! Me?

Who do you think I mean? I don't know. I got no time to play guessing games.

Give me that! Now, watch out. That weed might be too strong for you.

- Wouldn't you rather have a cigarette? - What?

You know, if you were 20 years younger, even then I'd hate to be stuck with you on a date.

Why-- Now, don't flip your lid.

[ Sighs ] What do you want here?

Um, I'm a transfer from North High, Chicago.

Come here.

I see you live with your aunt and uncle.

That's the way the bongo bingles.

Please leave those papers alone.

Your scholastic record is very bad.

So what? I'm no teacher zombie.

This is your seventh year in high school--

two as a junior and three as a senior.

I know, and two more years for Uncle Sam.

So let's skip the ancient history, huh? What's the scoop now?

If you're trying to create an impression,

I'm unimpressed.

There's a two-dollar deposit for a year's supply of gym towels.

You, uh, got change for a 20?

I think you'd better see our principal, Mr. Robinson, when he returns.

And please take this to your homeroom.

Thanks. Uh, give me a ring, doll.

Now, some slang words have been accepted...

as correct English usage.

But slang itself is such a very temporary thing...

that it's apt to fade into nonexistence.

It's hard to tell beforehand whether a word will live or die.

Slang itself changes with each successive generation.

Uh, a 15th-century student, for instance, might say...

that Columbus believed the world was round instead of square.

However, today, the word "square"...

has an entirely different connotation. [ Students Chuckling ]

[ Wolf Whistle ]

[ Students Snickering ]

Do you belong in my class?

And you belong in my class too, doll. [ Snickering Continues ]

You know, for a teach, you're pretty cool.

Uh, why don't we cut out and go to your pad and live it up, huh?

[ Laughter ] Class, please!

Take a seat. And be quiet.

[ Murmuring ] Hiya, kitten.

I said, be quiet.

Now let's take the, uh, slang word "scram."

It originated with the verb "scramble,"

which means "to move about on your hands and knees."

The slang word "scram" means "to get out" or "to go away."

You'll find the word in your dictionary,

but whether or not you should use the word is another question.

I know the answer to that question, Teach.

I don't remember asking a question.

Look, you know, you could be the most,

but, I mean, all that old-style jive you got written up on the board is nowhere.

[ Chuckling ] I'll tell you when to speak.

Now, look, take it from the stud, will you? [ Laughing ]

Uh, I mean, that stuff is strictly for the tinners that live around the block.

Like, if I were to say to this kitten here--

If I were to say, uh, "Let's blow this joint,"

or, "Let's hop in my cab and take off for the Casbah--"

Will you shut up?

Okay.

Okay, I'll break it off. But I just want you to know that it takes a lot out of me.

[ Chuckling ]

I don't want you to call me "doll." My name is Miss Williams.

Well, why be so formal? I mean, you can call me Tony, or daddy-o.

[ Laughter ] I've had enough of this.

I want you to report to Mr. Robinson with me right away.

Slam, bam, thank you, ma'am.

Back to the warden's office, huh, doll?

For the last time, will you stop calling me "doll"?

Okay. But that's no way to talk to the future president...

of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Man, I've got the gold to take her on a trip to cloud nine.

[ Chuckling ]

[ Door Closes ] [ Chattering ]

Here, here, here. Come on, cats. Cool it.

Come on, now. Cool it, cats. [ Chattering Stops ]

Now, how would you like J.I. to lay a little history on you?

[ Applause ]

Now, you heard that square bit she was puttin' down...

about Christopher Columbus, our founder. [ Laughter ]

Now, I ask you, is this a bringdown? [ Laughing, Chattering ]

Columbus.

Why, man, he was the hippest. [ Laughter ]

Now, one swingin' day when Chris was sittin' at the beach goofin',

[ Laughter ] he dug that the world was round.

And with this crazy idea stashed in his lid,

he swung over to the royal pad to cut up a few touches with a cool chick, Queen Isabella,

who was a swinger.

Bell took a long look at him and said, "Christy,

what is this jazz you puttin' down about our planet bein' round?"

She said, "Everybody hip that it's square.

"The only thing square about this world...

are the cats what live in it."

[ Laughter ] He said, "Look, I'm in your pad for one swingin' reason."

He says, "I know I can make it east by swingin' west.

"Now, I wanna take some nonstop studs...

"to go in a deep pool of water with me...

"and maybe come up with the 'New World' bit.

"If I'm straight, why, everybody swing.

"And if I goof and run into any of them flip Indian kiddies over there,

"I'll just sit down and smoke a little pipe with 'em.

[ Laughter ] "And who knows, baby?

Maybe run off with a deed to a groovy piece of real estate." [ Laughter ]

She said, "Crazy, man! But, like, this is a sick bit you wage.

And if you find out that the world is square?"

He says, "Why, it's easy, baby.

We'll just tool off the deep end and dig a little infinity, that's all."

He says, "Now, Bell, dig me hard, baby."

He says, "I know you're hung with the affairs of the court."

He says, "But I need scarfin' for this trip." [ Laughter ]

He says, "Baby, and that takes bread.

And in the bread department, I am nowhere!"

She says, "Man, a man like you a real bringdown.

See, you pump me up with a crazy story, then expect me to spring for the gold."

She says, "You just cooled the whole bit."

[ Laughter ]

She said, "You know the kingdom is next to tapsville.

"And if I ever laid this story out on my old man, why, he'd flip out.

You know how square Ferd is."

[ Laughter ]

He said, "Bell, listen, baby.

"You the swingingest chick in the whole mother kingdom.

[ Laughter ]

And I'm hip that if anyone can score for the bread, it's you."

Well, kiddies, the next morning, she came up with a real wicked plan...

to hock the royal eggs.

And after Chris met his boat connection and scored for three,

he got some cats together with eyes for adventure...

and split across the Atlantic no-tomorrow style.

[ Laughter ]

That's very interesting.

Take your seat, please.

Mr. Robinson. Just a moment, please.

You've got a problem in there. New student.

A boy who is without doubt the most arrogant, insulting and--

Don't get excited, Miss Dodge. We've had problems before.

But not like this one.

I usually handle them.

[ Door Closes ]

Get out of my chair.

Okay, baldy. You'd better sit down anyway before you fall down.

Man, you look like you've been goofin' off.

I'll take that. Right now!

Don't cut yourself now. That, uh, thing you're smoking.

Ahh-- Your feet off the table.

Just what are you trying to accomplish?

I don't dig you. Oh, I see. "Dig me."

I have no objection to your hip talk or hep talk...

or whatever it's called at the moment.

But in my office, let's talk just plain, old-fashioned English.

It'll help us to understand each other.

Man, what's there to understand? Come to the point.

You're dragging your rear axle in waltz time.

I haven't any idea what you've been saying-- Well, what I've said was--

And don't make a profession out of rudeness!

And no more knives.

If I ever hear of you having one, I'll report you to the juvenile authorities.

And now, go back to your classes.

Thanks, um, for nothin'.

[ Door Closes ]

Hello, Tony darling. Hi, Auntie.

You gettin' up or goin' to bed?

How did it go at school today? It went.

If you'd rather have coffee, Tony, there's a pot of fresh.

No, thanks. I'll think I'll cut out and size up this townsville.

You looking for excitement?

Why not? I'm a citizen.

I hate to think of you running around all by your lonely.

Auntie, I'm a big boy now. I even go out with girls.

[ Chuckles ] That's why I worry,

thinking of you coming up against those young, tight sweaters.

You oughta know.

Stop treating me like a stranger.

With Vic out of town, it's lonely.

Relatives should always kiss each other...

hello and good-bye polite-like.

You're gettin' paid for my room and board.

But not enough.

Tomorrow afternoon, when you have your usual cup, Auntie,

why don't you put a little bit more coffee in your brandy and coffee, huh?

Bye, now.

Now, you can see the difference...

between a real cigarette and marijuana.

And there'd be no mistaking the texture or contents if you were to handle it.

The darker one has been rolled in wheat-straw paper.

In most of the reefers, a double thickness of paper is used.

Now, in the language the addicts use among themselves,

marijuana is referred to as "Mary Jane," "pot," "weed" or "tea."

They never say to each other, "Let's smoke a marijuana cigarette."

They say, "Let's turn on," or, "Let's blast a joint."

Commissioner, don't you think that you're magnifying this issue?

A marijuana cigarette...

was found on the floor of one of your classrooms,

and another was found in the girls' gym.

And that's enough to start a big crusade at Santa Bella High?

Mr. Burroughs, please understand...

Miss Williams, like many of us,

believes in the progressive theory that...

there is no such thing as a bad boy or girl.

Well, there's a high school in Indiana.

I don't know whether they followed your progressive theories or not.

They had no problem three years ago.

But out of a total enrollment of 1200 students,

285 were found to be using marijuana or heroin.

And this dreadful condition...

was only uncovered through a horrible accident.

One student, desperate for money to pay for his habit,

sold bennies for quarters and dimes to kids in elementary school.

It was the death of a 13-year-old--

who had been addicted to marijuana...

and then to heroin-- that exposed the ugly facts.

But by that time, it was too late...

for 41 teenagers who were addicted.

It can happen here.

[ Chattering ]

Oh, man, like, everybody's talking about you.

Yeah? You're famous.

Hey, hey. You wanna make some bread? Yeah, I'm picking up.

What about all the Wheelers and Dealers? They're your type.

I thought you were good people. Uh--

Tell me something. Is that doll J.I.'s parking pad?

She sure is. What's her name?

Joan. Yeah?

I dig pretty kittens, especially rich, pretty kittens.

[ Chuckles ] J.I.'s pretty rough.

In my book, man, he's a schmo.

From Kokomo. From Kokomo, yeah.

[ Bell Ringing ]

Hi, I'm Steve Bentley. Oh, that's too bad.

I'm president of the Rangers.

Oh, well, I'm sorry, but I'm lookin' for some real action.

We got most of the football players. No, no, no, no.

A different kind of action. Okay, see you around.

Why not?

Hiya, doll. I'm Tony Baker. My name's Mary Jane Andrews.

Mary Jane? Well, you pulverize me.

Hey, Petey, you know what this doll's name is? Mary Jane.

Oh, yeah? Mary Jane's a crazy name.

It just makes me frantic.

Mary Jane, we've got to get together sometime and have a ball.

What do you say, doll? Well, I have been going steady with--

Oh, I dig competitions, and I sure get my kicks from sayin' your name.

Mary Jane. Oh, yes, that Mary.

I'll take care of the tab.

And I'd also like to buy dessert for all the cool cats.

Gee, thanks.

I tried to catch you last night. Yeah, well, I was on a cruise in the big city.

I'm dry. I just don't know what I'm gonna do.

Gee, I wish I could help you, Joanie. Well, what can I do--

Hi, people. May I sit down? Thanks.

Petey, why don't you sit there.

This school's sure gettin' a low-class clientele.

What's your beef, man? I just wanna play friends.

Is that a crime in this state? Or are you just afraid of a little competition?

Well, talk up, man. I don't sound you at all.

Now look what you've done. You've gone and made the kitten nervous.

Come on. Let's be henchmen.

I'll make you vice president of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Maybe I'll even make you executive vice president.

What's the good word, Joan? If you dig me like I dig you--

Lay dead, Baker. She's my girl.

I've got a scoop for you, J.I.

Things are changing around here as of today.

What's the matter, Joan? You feeling sick?

Looks like Joan's got a bad case of the screaming meemies.

Look like Joan none of your business.

Oh, ho. You're not tuned in, J.I. I'm makin' it my business.

You're lookin' for some awful bad trouble, boy.

Maybe. Maybe.

Why don't we make a meetin', settle this personally?

Oh, it gonna be settled... my way.

J.I. looks rough and ready.

Well, if I'm gonna take over, I might as well start right now.

You know, that Joan's a sick girl.

You know what I mean, don't you, weed-head? Yeah, I know what you mean.

Yeah.

♪ [ Humming ]

♪ [ Whistling ]

[ J.I. ] Hello there, Baker boy.

Now, you said you want some action.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, but just between you and me.

Why, this here's some of the Wheelers and Dealers.

I kind of figured if you wanted to take over, now's the time to do it.

I'll just, uh, stand here and watch the fun here.

That way, I don't get no blood on my pants.

All right, fellas.

That's right. Play it cool.

You know, I lost one of these things in the principal's office.

I don't wanna lose another one in one of your bellies.

So don't be foolish, chums, or I'll let the air out of all of you.

Now, uh, school's over, so why don't you all go home.

And tell the rest of the Wheelers and Dealers that they've got a new "pres."

Go on, beat it. Go on, beat it.

You're quite a big boy with that onion peeler. Big enough to take over.

I'll make a deal with you, J.I.

I'll let you be vice president, even treasurer, of all the weed-heads at school.

If you don't stay away from Joan,

even that thing isn't gonna help you.

[ Starter Clicking ] [ Sighs ]

[ Clicking Continues ]

Hey, Teach, you want a push?

I think my battery's dead.

Well, hop in.

Come on. Leave it there. I'll give you a ride home in a real cab.

- I don't wanna impose on you. - What's the matter? You scared?

I'll call the Auto Club.

Who are you afraid of, me or yourself?

[ Chuckles ] You don't have to worry.

I'll see that you behave yourself. I mean, after all,

a teacher's gotta behave like a teacher.

Okay.

I'll, uh-- I'll call the Auto Club from home.

Thanks.

I, uh, wouldn't want you to fall out.

I'm afraid I'm taking you out of your way.

Don't be silly. I just happen to be going your way.

And which way is my way?

Any old way.

♪ [ Jazz On Radio ]

This is very sweet and thoughtful of you.

A crack like that can hurt a guy's reputation.

Hey, how about stopping for a beer? Aren't you underage?

Well, I can-- Maybe I can pass for a teenage adult.

What's your angle?

Now, uh, is there a law that says a guy's gotta have an angle?

No. It's just that you always seem to me to be trying to prove something.

Teach, that's all in your mind.

Is it really? I'm not the one that tried to disrupt the class.

I didn't go in the principal's office with a cigar and a knife.

Well, I'm afraid you wouldn't look very good with a cigar.

You're just not the type.

What's your type? Oh, I'm the satisfied type.

No, you're not satisfied. Oh, yes, I am.

No, you're not satisfied. That's why you're always trying to make people notice you.

You wanna be considered important. Okay, have it your way.

But when I checked into this crummy school Monday, I was just another kid.

Now everybody in that school knows who Tony Baker is. Who is he?

Well, um, I'll soon be president of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Does that mean so much--

to be the leader of a small group of would-be hoodlums? You got a better offer?

I mean, like being president of the Arlene Williams Personal Service Club?

That's not a bad idea. Maybe we'll start with a beer, huh?

[ Sighs ] I'm sorry I brought it up.

Turn, uh, at the next corner. Yes, ma'am.

[ Tires Screech ]

Are you expecting me to act like a gentleman?

No. I wouldn't wanna give you a nervous breakdown.

Ooh! You're gettin' a sense of humor.

Hey, I'll pick you up in the morning.

My car will be finished then.

I know, but we got a lot of things to talk over. Do we?

What? I don't know. I'll figure out something.

Well, when you find out, let me know. I'll be glad to meet you...

in the classroom.

Bye. Thanks for the ride.

Baby, you look like you got the chuck hollers.

J.I., I've got to get a stick.

For money, you can buy anything. I'm clean.

I've used up my whole allowance.

I can't ask my dad for any more advances.

Yeah, well, that's tough toenails. I mean,

why bug me with your sad story?

It's your problem where you get the gold.

What do you want me to do, steal it?

Crazy. I knew you'd come up with somethin' cool.

Do you really expect me to steal?

Oh, now, come on, Joan. It's your idea, not mine.

Hey, you cop a sneak of the principal's office? You're switching channels on me.

The records only show that he's a transfer from North High,

an orphan living with his aunt on Seaton Street.

I've got to get a stick from Jukey. J.I., won't you lend me the money?

If you need the money, try the Morino gimmick, huh?

Stop buggin' me.

I'll take those two dresses, Kitty. Oh, very well, Miss Staples.

Usual charge, kid? Yes.

Mr. Morino? Yes?

Miss Staples would like to charge these two dresses.

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Miss Staples,

your taste makes our business a sheer delight, believe me.

Don't overplay it, blabbermouth. Joan didn't try anything on.

I see. Adorable, adorable, adorable.

As soon as the alterations are complete, we'll send it right out to the house.

All right? Would you sign here, please, Miss Staples?

Thank you, Miss Staples. Thank you.

Did you get the new import in yet? Yes, I did.

One and one alone. It's for you, dear. It's hanging right in the back.

Go right back there.

This is adorable. This is you. You.

Turn around, dear. Lovely, lovely.

Well, here you are.

Only 15? Tough.

These dresses cost 50 each retail. We've got 'em marked up to 75.

We can't go any higher. After all, your father's secretary...

isn't that much of a dope.

But last time you gave me-- This is it if you want a cash kickback,

and, uh, if me and Morino are to be paid for our services.

Only 15-- Take it or leave it.

We never know when this setup will backfire.

And when it does, we'll get hurt, not you.

So, uh, you want the cash, or do you want the cash?

[ Chuckles ] You're a crook.

Aren't we all?

♪ [ Upbeat Blues ]

I'm still short 20.

Look, sugar, I spoke to Jukey like you told me to,

and he said he wanted all the green stuff.

I stuck my neck out to do you a favor. What more can I do?

Why shouldn't he give me a break? Didn't he turn me on?

Come on. You turned yourself on.

You oughta not talk like that. You know he might get mad at ya.

[ Applause ]

♪ [ Stops ]

My old man was a bread stasher all his life.

He never got fat. He wound up with a used car,

a 17-inch screen and arthritis.

Tomorrow is a drag, man. Tomorrow is a king-sized bust. [ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ] They cry, "Put down pot. Don't think a lot."

For what? Time, how much, and what to do with it.

Sleep, man, and you might wake up digging the whole human race...

giving itself three days to get out.

Tomorrow is a drag, pops. [ Laughter ]

The future is a flake. [ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ] I had a canary who couldn't sing.

I had a cat that let me share my pad with her.

I bought a dog that killed the cat that ate the canary.

What is truth? [ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ] I had an uncle with an Ivy League heart.

He had life with a belt in the back.

He had a button-down brain, wind-up, a belt in the mouth...

and a button-down lip.

[ Snaps Fingers ] ♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ] We cough blood on this earth.

Now there's a race for space. We can cough blood on the moon soon.

Tomorrow is dragsville, cats. Tomorrow is a king-sized drag.

[ Snaps Fingers ] ♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ] Tool of fast shorts. Swing with a gassy chick.

Turn on to a thousand joys. Smile on what happened, or check what's gonna happen.

You'll miss what's happening.

Turn your eyes inside and dig the vacuum.

Tomorrow-- drag. [ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ] [ Applause ]

Ready for the race? Oh, the Wheelers and Dealers are ready to race you now?

As long as you've got enough money to make it worthwhile.

These Rangers have some cool rods, man. Hey, is it a bet?

I'll let you know. Not me, you won't. You'll talk to my secretary here.

He handles all my business. [ Laughing ]

What do you boys want? I'll have a cup of coffee,

and give the man here what he wants.

Give me what I want. Okay.

Ginger ale, coming up.

Miss America. Hey, forget the chicks, man. We've got more important--

What's up? The fuzz just came in.

Don't you feel the heat? Yeah.

They're checking to see that nobody is spiking the drinks or using other stuff.

Man, I could spot 'em blindfolded.

Most of the time, I can smell 'em.

Well, you spotted those fuzz, man.

Listen, uh, did you sound out the boys?

I already told 'em you were grazing for grass.

Crazy, man.

Got a message for you, Joan, but, uh,

it's private and personal and kind of fits in with the beat.

So, uh--

♪ La cucaracha La cucaracha ♪

♪ Marijuana puff you want ♪

Relax, chick. I'm with it.

You with it, daddy-o? I'm thinking of taking a lease.

We'll live it up, you and me.

What gives, Doris? Not too good.

Well, what's the matter?

I'm burning up. You just had the shivers a few minutes ago.

I'll go make you a cold malt.

I'll help you.

Come on, Doris. You haven't been in the pool for weeks.

Yeah, come on. Get with it. You said you were steaming hot.

Hey, maybe I'd better cool you off, huh? Oh, come on.

Give the kid a break. Let's go in the pool.

Thanks. Oh, you're welcome.

She, uh, needs something else other than a malt.

You know a lot. I know enough.

Like what? Like, do you have any weed to torch up on?

Petey said you were good people.

I know what's happening.

I'm dying to blast, but I'm clean.

How about it, Tony? You holding? Sorry, doll.

I'm trying to make a connection myself.

See, I've got the gold, but, uh, no connection.

Hey, where are your folks? They're at some luncheon for Doris's father.

He just got back from Paris. Oh.

This is some layout you've got here.

Someday I'm gonna hock the whole place to pay off my debts...

just to get myself some reefers.

I told you, I've got the gold.

Now, if you just tell me who the right guy is.

Come on. Give me a chance to score.

Come here.

Check the character on the diving board.

Get her! Oh, no!

Pull her in!

He's a regular comedian. What's his name?

Jukey Judlow.

What are the details on him? He's a hardnose.

He wouldn't lend me any money when I begged for it...

just because I was a little short.

Come on! In the pool! [ Screams ]

Into the pool you go! [ Screaming Continues ]

[ Yelling, Shouting ]

Get her legs! Throw her in!

[ All ] One! Two!

Three! [ Screams ]

Why don't you introduce me to this character?

I'll, uh, see that you don't have to hock anything.

I didn't know you were a weed-head, Tony.

All my friends are. Do you sound me?

Oh, I sound you plenty. We're good henchmen, you and me.

[ Screams ] Get away from me! [ Chattering, Shouting ]

[ Screaming, Sobbing ] Hey, get out of here!

All right, get out! Go on!

Yeah. Now, get out of here.

[ Sobbing ]

Hey, and shut that door. Come on.

Take it easy.

You better get a coat or something to cover up these arms.

And see that she gets home.

Well, what are you waiting for?

I thought she was just a weed-head like me.

She was. She graduated.

Well, don't look so surprised. Look, do you want me to spell it out for you?

If you flake around with the weed, you're gonna end up using the hard stuff.

Now, go on. Get the coat, will ya?

What's the idea? You holdin'?

I don't dig you. Well, I'm lookin' to graze on some grass.

You're way out, man. I don't sound you.

Well, now, Joan told me that you could straighten me out.

See, I wanna score like the Yanks.

Joan told you? Uh-huh.

Yeah, she said you and Mary Jane were going steady.

What do you mean, you're going steady with another chick?

I'm your girl. Yeah, Gloria.

Go play in traffic.

Man, you shouldn't treat Joan so rough.

In her condition, she's not good advertising for someone who's pushin' the stuff.

I'm all tears. She don't bake, she don't get dusted.

What about Mary Jane? Oh, uh, I'd like five pounds.

Five pounds? Man, I don't carry nothin' like that.

Just a stick or two. You know what I mean?

Fix up a couple of the heads at school. I'm no big operator.

Oh, well, Joan said you were.

Joan's got me figured wrong.

Well, I thought I'd score a can,

but I'll take a stick or two if that's all you got.

That's pretty wild. Magnetic box, huh?

Mm-hmm.

A buck a stick.

Hey, uh, when do I meet the ace man?

I'm tired of foolin' around with this penny-ante stuff.

Ace man'll have a can for you at the race.

Tomorrow night at the old airport.

Good deal.

You wanna see me? Tony, yes.

Would you sit down, please? There.

I've been thinking about you, Tony. Well, that sounds romantic.

- I've been trying to figure you out. - Don't knock yourself out.

Like the book says, I'm a bad customer, so just mark me "lousy."

Well, you weren't a good student at North High.

You certainly haven't tried to learn anything here.

What do you want, blood? I wanna help you.

If I knew you better, I think I could-- Well, now, that--

that can be arranged any night this week.

I usually see my students at teatime.

You know my address.

I'll expect you at 6:00? Crazy.

For a cup of tea.

Uh, well, I can't tonight. I'm-I'm busy.

But maybe some other night.

All right. We'll try again sometime, hmm?

But I could make it maybe about, uh, say, like, midnight?

Forget it.

You, uh, better get back to your class, huh?

Chicken.

I remember when I was a teenager just before prohibition was repealed.

We used to sneak a drink or two from a hip flask.

Oh, my mother and father thought it was the end of the world.

So what happened? Absolutely nothing.

I settled down happily with your mother...

and a pretty successful business if I do say so myself.

So what's all the shouting about?

Well, dear, perhaps they had some reason for wanting the parents to meet.

This police commissioner, Walter Burroughs, doesn't fool me.

He's making political hay,

impressing the voters with another sensational scandal.

Only this time, he's added something new-- narcotics.

Now, that I don't like. That's going a little too far.

Tony, what do you know about narcotics?

Oh, nothing, sir. I've read a little bit about it, but--

And you, baby?

Why, Dad, I haven't even read about it.

Now, you see what I mean? The whole affect of the commissioner's hullabaloo...

will be to get the kids to ask questions...

and, God forbid, to even use narcotics,

because he's creating an interest in it.

Well, I can't make the police commissioner's meeting.

I have to be at the Better Music Society.

We have to be going.

Good night. It's been very nice meeting you. Good night.

And, children, behave. Of course, Mother.

[ Chuckling ] Mother, you don't have to worry about those kids.

The only "problem" children I know are the ones that have "problem" parents,

which leaves us out.

[ Chuckling ] Cheers, darling.

You sure you don't wanna turn on? No.

With me, it's strictly business.

You know, I knew a boy once that gave himself a little fix,

and he dropped dead just like that.

Man, you won't ever catch me fooling around with that hard stuff.

One look at Doris, and I'm convinced to stay with reefers.

Well, just take it easy, will you?

You'll stink up the upholstery.

[ Chattering ]

Hey, we got together 80 bucks says our cars will beat yours.

Covered, man.

Hey, that's a hundred-dollar bill. Don't worry.

I'm just lettin' you hold it. I got a better idea. Why don't we join forces?

Sorry. Playin' it my way.

It's about time you got here. We have a jet change in the jugs.

Take a look at this rig, man. Hey, Tony, you gonna drive with this hearse?

Put your money where your mouth is. You're stoned, Joan.

Hey, Petey, take care of the car, will ya? I got business.

Man, you're gonna drive this bomb? Yes.

Hey, Petey, hurry up with this thing.

Well, Jukey set me up for something, but I'm still lookin'.

Yep. Well, you can stop lookin'...

as of now.

[ Chuckles ] Don't tell me you're my connection?

I'm holdin', man. You got any complaints?

Okay. Let's play follow the leader, huh?

Hey, Petey, don't take all night with this thing, man.

Are you gonna race Daddy's car? Ooh-whee!

Why don't you make like bubble gum and blow, flattop?

Oh, wow. Hey, man, what do you got here, huh?

A real live motor?

Well, the great Tony Baker...

with egg on his face.

Let's stick to business. How many joints you got to sell?

A hundred. Only a hundred?

Yeah. And it'll cost you a hundred.

Well, wait a minute. That's the retail price. How do I make a profit?

Just wanted to see how hip you were.

Cost you 75 cents a piece.

I always paid only 60.

Yeah, well, the price went up last night. You see, the heat's on now,

and I know I don't have to tell you what the rap is for pushin' stuff in this state.

Five years to life. I know. I'm all in tears.

Look, uh, why not make it 65, and I'll buy all the caps you got too.

Caps? Oh, come down now, boy.

I'm not pushin' hard stuff.

All righty. I'll just take my business someplace else then.

You better buy your stuff from me, friend.

Mr. A don't like to be bugged.

Well, now, who sets it at 75, you or Mr. A?

Oh, I'm just a travelin' salesman.

I pick up, make deliveries and collect my 10%.

Now, do you want it, or do you want it? Okay.

Okay, I, uh-- I got no yen to bug Mr. A.

I guess what's good enough for him's good enough for me.

Crazy.

Well, you sure got the bread, brother.

There's a lot more too...

if you'd just help me get some, uh-- some "H," some coke and some goofballs.

It's like I told you, friend, I just work here.

Hey, why don't you spread the word around that I need a supply?

Why don't you advertise in the newspaper?

Oh, now, that's really funny. Yeah?

Yeah. I thought you'd like that.

[ Engine Whirring ] What's the matter with this thing?

What do you think's the matter with it? It won't start.

Come on. We gotta push. One, two, three!

[ Engine Starts ]

Tony, come on! You're holding up the action.

I gotta check the wheels. Okay, man.

Okay, doll, out. You think I'm chicken like the others?

Let's roll. Anything you say.

Faster, Tony! Faster!

Come on! Let's go! Now, Tony! Now!

[ Screaming, Gasping ]

[ Cheering ]

[ Giggling ]

Oh, Tony, this is crazy!

Let's make it exciting, honey! Come on! We'll show 'em! Get your foot off of there!

Step on it, Tony!

Who's driving a hearse now?

[ Sirens Blaring ]

[ Crowd Chattering, Shouting ]

Tony, it's the fuzz. Let's get outta here!

- [ Indistinct Shouting ] - [ Boy ] It's the fuzz! It's the fuzz!

[ Sirens Continue ]

All right! Stay where you are!

[ Sniffing ] This is nice.

Come on. Get out.

All right. Come on. Get in there. Hey, suppose you quit shoving!

Suppose you keep your mouth shut.

Hey, Wyatt Earp. Why don't you shoot it out with me? Hey, look at the broads!

[ Shouts, Wolf Whistles ]

[ All Screaming ]

Aw, the spoilsport! [ Overlapping Chatter ]

Look, you guys, say nothin'. Don't even give the fuzz the right time of day.

Dig it, man. Dig it.

You idiotic fool! What are you trying to do to me? To you?

Yes! I'm not doing anything to you, Mr. Staples. It's just that--

No, don't apologize. The damage is done. I'll sue for false arrest!

I'll have you thrown off the force! Dad! Oh, Daddy!

Take it easy, darling. Take it easy.

You two-bit heroes, making life miserable for innocent children.

Why don't you go out and hunt real criminals? We got a tip on this drag race.

But when we found the marijuana-- Well, sir, that's a very serious charge.

I don't believe the kids'd touch the stuff. [ Whimpering ]

Paul, file suit against the police commissioner first thing tomorrow morning.

Mr. Staples, let's get out of here. Don't cry, darling.

It'll be all right.

If you were figuring on clobbering him, it'd be a waste of a good punch.

You see, Staples is no exception.

The other parents'll soon be here, jumping all over us.

"Not my child! Oh, no! It's a horrible mistake!"

They won't believe the truth because they don't want to, until it's too late.

And then they'll call us bums because we didn't warn them in time.

Here, take care of this, will ya?

Now, what's the score? How come I'm your client?

First, you should know the name is William Remington Kane. Kane?

Correct. I remember reading about you.

Well, don't read so much and wend your way home,

or to whatever rattrap you call your own.

Hey, how you gonna get the judge to turn me loose?

I'll try to convince him it's a weak case against you,

and that you come from a broken home and all that sort of claptrap.

I guess I gotta thank Mr. Staples, huh, for having such a good lawyer?

Staples? Dear me, no.

I'm merely acting under instructions of, um-- of an associate.

And now, good night. Hey, don't play games with me, Kane.

I like your tailor, but, uh, I still gotta know who my fairy godmother is.

Don't kid me, buster. Surely you must know I work for Mr. A.

[ Chattering ]

Hey, J.I.

I wanna see Mr. A.

You sure wanna climb up awful fast, don't you, sonny boy?

Look, man, I don't wanna cut in on your list.

I'm not interested in making just a buck or a half deal. I want the hard stuff.

If you help me get it, I'll cut you in for half.

Well, man, look. I dig you, see, but, uh--

Tony? Man, you sure told off the fuzz in the pokey.

Crazy.

Got some new admirers. Can I help it if I'm charming?

You know, you could've been hurt last night or killed.

Look, I can get killed crossing the street. Now, excuse me, will ya?

I've gotta go see a man. Tony, just a minute. Now, you're not stupid.

There's no point in risking your life just to be fawned on by a few teenagers.

I'm not risking anything. I can drive. If you want, I'll give you a demonstration.

How well can you drive when you're hopped up with marijuana?

Ohh, now wait a minute. It says someplace that a man is innocent till he's proven guilty.

Marijuana was found near your car.

[ Scoffs ] Look, the cops plant that stuff all the time just to make arrests.

All right. I've tried to help you.

I guess the only person that can help you is yourself.

Wait a minute. I'll make a deal with you.

Why don't I come to your house, and we'll talk the whole thing over?

I'll even drink your tea.

No. I've suddenly run out of tea.

[ Doorbell Buzzing ]

I left it open for you, honey.

[ Buzzing ] In a mo', honey.

Oh. Are you Mrs. Dulaine?

Yes. Are you Tony's aunt?

Yeah. Well, I'm Arlene Williams, his counselor from school.

Oh, yes. Um, won't you come in?

Thank you.

The house is in kind of a mess.

Sit down. Thank you.

Now, uh, about Tony-- About you first.

Tony said he had a good-looking teacher. [ Laughs ] Now, really.

He was right. Thank you.

Of course, every student feels that way about their teacher--

unless, of course, she has two heads. [ Laughs ] I'll bet.

You know, the school usually arranges these meetings with the parents,

but, uh, because of the seriousness of the situation of the other night--

I know all about it. He was in the pokey on a bum rap.

Big deal. Mr. Robinson felt that we should meet with the parents,

or the, uh, guardians as soon as possible.

You mean you want me to squeal on Tony.

No sale. Even if I had anything to say, I wouldn't.

You see, there's this group at school, and, uh, they seem to have formed some bad habits.

Look, Miss Dimple Toes, if you people at the school think that Vic and me--

Vic's my husband and he's out of town on a job--

if you think we're raising a juvenile delinquent, say it.

No, Mrs. Dulaine. We don't think-- Don't double-talk me!

You've got me pegged as a no-good relative.

The only reason I came-- Come on, honey! Don't draw diagrams with me.

I'm no idiot child. I just don't believe all that stuff the paper said...

about wild reefer parties and fates worse than death in the bushes at night.

I know Tony, even if he's only been living here a short while.

He's practically a grown man who wants to get a bang out of life just like you or me.

Well, I think if Tony's interests were channeled that--

There's nothing to channel! He's healthy and normal and--

and full of fun.

You know what I mean too.

Don't tell me you never rode a hotrod or had a late date in the second balcony.

Or maybe you haven't.

I think I'd better go, Mrs. Dulaine.

Good-bye. Good-bye.

Hi, Arlene. Hello, Tony.

What's wrong now? I was just paying a little call on your aunt.

I hope I haven't inconvenienced Mrs. Dulaine.

What have you two been doing, pulling hair?

Hm-hm! Your teacher and I were fighting over the custody of your body and soul.

What?

Arlene.

Now I understand things better.

Oh, cut the yakety yak, will ya? She has no personal interest in me.

[ Sarcastic Chuckle ] Wake up, sonny boy. Your teacher's got a yen for ya.

You're nuts.

Don't forget, I really know you're not a baby.

Ha-ha. I have to go change.

[ Ashtray Clatters ]

Huh! I, uh-- I don't remember inviting you in here.

I won't look.

What's cooking?

I'm going to the drag to hear a new combo.

I'd like to hear them too. I'll go with you.

Sorry. Got a date with Joan.

Forget her. Pay a little attention to me.

Later. No, now. I'm lonely.

I found some marijuana cigarettes when I cleaned your room today.

I wish you had. We could sell 'em to the weed-heads at school.

Who are you kidding? In that drawer, under your handkerchiefs.

That's where I found 'em. Skinny brown cigarettes. [ Scoffs ]

Honey, those are imported short cigarillos.

And if you don't like it-- I don't like being brushed off all the time.

I could forget myself and say the right things to the wrong people.

Well, if that's the way the ball bounces-- Don't push me.

Better tell the Staples kid to drop dead.

Not tonight. See ya later, huh?

♪ Well, let me tell you somethin' I'm a-buffin' up my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya pretty kitten we got a lot of lovin' to do ♪

♪ And we're gonna start right We're gonna shake it up tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ [ Continues, Indistinct ] Man, that swings.

Hey, you torchin' up?

Now, look, don't be a drag, kitten. We don't wanna get caught with a reefer again.

I had enough of the pokey and all of that jazz. I'll get my kicks out of you.

[ Clanking ]

Well, can I have the next waltz?

Join us for a drink? No, thanks. I never touch the stuff.

It's bad for us baseball players.

Come on, boy. We got five minutes.

You mean-- Mm-hmm.

Man wants to see you. You have to go, Tony?

Yeah, it's some Wheeler and Dealer stuff, but it'll only take about an hour.

You just, uh, stay here and keep mellow for me, huh, kitten?

I gotta get some cigarillos, so I'll meet you by the doorway. All right.

What a drag. You bug this jam like a real L7.

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ [ Continues, Indistinct ] Got the tools?

Up my sleeve. Money?

Uh-huh. But I don't know where J.I.'s taking me.

Like this combo? Yeah, it's crazy.

♪ [ Continues, Indistinct ]

Hello, nephew of mine. Didn't think I could make it, huh?

Later, Gwen. I'll be late. See? I can get a date if I want.

Hi. I don't have to come crawling. Not good enough for you, huh?

You hear that, Billy boy? He says I'm not good enough.

He's got a school teacher.

Come on, Billy boy.

This is an aunt? Boy, she can chaperone our next dance anytime.

Come on. Anytime.

This here's Bix. You two probably'll be seein' a lot of each other.

What're you pickin' up on, man?

Whatever you're puttin' out. I'm just, uh, tryin' to play it cool.

That's the most, man. Always play it cool.

Bix likes it cool.

[ Clicking ]

824.

How are ya, Bix? Hi.

[ Doris Moaning ]

Close that door, will you, Bix? Doris don't feel so hot.

Huh! Tough little broad. Still won't say yes.

Mr. August, I'd like you to meet Tony Baker here, who you already been apprised.

It's my sincere hope you two are gonna have a long and profitable friendship.

Tried to tell that chick that no hop-head ever becomes a lady.

It just ain't in the cards. You're the new pusher, huh? Well, I--

Put that drink down. You know what alcohol does to your system.

Well, it's my first one! Now, look. I pay you for a class family-- upper class.

Let's keep it that way. Just lay off the booze. Now get out.

Alcohol's murder on the system.

That-That Doris sure has something wrong with her system. Oh, you know her?

Yeah, she's a friend of Joan Staples's. Lives right next door.

She, uh-- She's sure all strung out with her habit.

Told her I'd give her a fix if she'd join some girlfriends of mine.

Nice little home upstate, but, huh! She wants to be a lady.

She's kickin' it bad, but she's crackin' up.

Looks like she's about ready to give.

J.I. tells me you're real good people.

You been throwin' your gold around like you made it yourself.

I take a little, leave a little.

You hit Santa Bella like a tornado.

Big noise. But, uh, what else?

I got four big ones, and I'm lookin' for junk.

Now, uh, they tell me that you can handle it.

If not, uh, [ Clicks Tongue ] I'll connect down south.

Easy, boy.

Just 'cause you got straight with the lowballs don't mean you're real good people.

[ Bix ] Mr. A always likes to make sure.

We had a federal roper try to ace himself in two years ago.

When we got through with him, he was too wet to plow.

I checked on you personally.

You're good people. Glad to know you, Baker boy. Ah, same here.

I was a little bit surprised to hear that you got busted in Chi for usin' "H."

Oh, that. Yeah, well, I was just joy popping. I'm not a habit man.

Oh. Well, uh, Bix, give everybody a pop,

and see if the young lady in the next room wants a fix--

that is, if she's ready to cooperate.

Be my guest, Baker boy. Crazy-lookin' tools.

Nothin' but the best.

After you, Baker boy.

- Forgot my cap. - [ Mr. A ] I told you to beat it.

Okay, okay. I'm goin'. Have a ball now, y'hear?

[ Door Shuts ] Man, that's a dull needle.

Hey, w-what about your pop?

Just gave you your final exam. You passed.

Crazy, Mr. A.

I never took a fix, and I never will.

I just wholesale to hop-head pushers.

If I ever took a shot and the big boys heard about it, I'd be out of business.

Did you ever know a hype you could trust?

No. If the kids want it, fine.

If they don't, we get the other kids to pass the word around that they're chicken.

The more kids they get hooked, the better for business.

But no junkie, young or old, will ever get the big-time rackets.

Well, how-how come you let me have a shot?

Who said you were big time?

You're just a big customer, nothing more.

You try to rat on me, it's just a junkie's word against mine.

And me?

I'm a solid citizen. I'm clean.

No marks. You're gonna wind up like that chick in the other room.

[ Scoffs ]

Okay. What do you want to buy and how much?

Ohh, a half a kilo.

Cost you a lot of bread. I'm ready.

Well, pay Bix, and we'll tell you when to pick it up.

Huh! [ Chuckles ]

No. No, first, uh-- first I see the stuff.

Then you get the bread.

Smart boy.

Gonna cost you four big ones though.

High cost of living. You got his phone number?

He'll call you in about an hour and tell you where to pick up the stash.

Later, man. I'll drop you off at your wheels.

This way, sonny boy.

Hi. Hello, Mike.

Soon as Quinn called, I alerted everyone.

We got Mr. A's place staked out by most of our men.

Quinn is staying on at the drag. Watch yourself. This is a bad bunch.

Do you still want me to tape the buy? Yeah, if you can.

How's Gwen behaving? Oh, that aunt bit's getting pretty rough.

Hm! Well, good luck, Mike. Thank you, sir.

You know, after this I'm gonna have to take another training course...

to learn how to behave like a human being again. [ Laughs ]

See ya.

[ Clicking ] [ Tony On Tape ] Crazy, Mr. A.

[ Mr. A ] I never took a fix, and I never will.

I wholesale to hop-head pushers. [ Joan Giggling ]

What won't they think of next? No bedroom should be without one.

- What are you doing here? - I got tired waiting all by my lonesome.

Tony? Come here, Tony.

Joan, I didn't tell you you could come here.

Man, I've been hung up like a junior blimp.

Look, what if my aunt comes home?

Who's this Mr. A? Why do you have to record it?

Don't you people trust anybody?

Jukey wouldn't trust me for five stinking dollars,

and you don't trust the man that sells to you.

[ Blows ] Who is this Mr. A anyway?

Lay off it. Lay off it, doll.

Be a big girl and stop goofing off. Wait! I must be going deaf.

I thought I heard Tony Baker say for me to stop blasting.

No more jokes. Give me a joint, pretty please?

Something wrong, daddy-o? Uh-huh. Yeah.

Now, look, I'm sorry, but I've got business. I-- Not now.

I know it's a drag, but I've gotta cut out.

Well, aren't we even gonna listen to that cute little tape recorder?

Oh, that-that's just stuff I recorded in Chicago.

Well, let's call J.I. and the other cats and invite them over...

to listen to that recorded jive.

We'll just have a ball. Sure, sure. Okay.

Lookit, I dig ya. You stay here, all right? You stay put.

Right here. And I'll go make a couple of calls, see?

Make a couple of calls, and I'll come back and we'll have ourselves a real session.

Don't be too long. I won't.

[ Ringing ]

Hello? Yeah, this is Baker.

Oh, hiya, Bix. Yeah.

In half an hour? Good deal. I'll be there.

[ Ringing ]

- Hello? - Hi, this is Tony Baker. Look, I-- I need your help.

- What is this, a joke? - No, no, no. This isn't a gag.

- You've just got to believe me. I can't explain now. - Why should I believe you?

It's about Joan Staples. Now, can you come over here right away?

Now-Now, Tony, just a minute. Now, let me think.

Look, the longer you think about it, the rougher it's gonna be all around.

Now, if you've ever believed in me before, now's the time to do it.

Okay, I'll leave the front door open.

You've gotta come over as fast as you can and try and keep Joan here.

I know I can trust you. You've got to trust me.

No. Now, wait a minute, Tony. Look, it's late. I'm in bed.

[ Clicks Tongue ] Look, if you don't believe me, call Commissioner Burroughs.

- Tony, I can't believe you. - Now, please help me.

[ Doorknob Rattling ] I haven't got time to talk any longer. Good-bye.

[ Laughing ]

Just in time, Tony boy, to have a party with my old friend.

Now, I'm in a rush. What's the matter? My old friend here, my old friend.

What's your name, old friend? Bill O'Flair.

You know what I think? I think I don't like this guy. What's a-matter?

My old friend Billy boy not good enough?

Come here, Gwen. I want to talk to you.

Now, look. Sober up, will you? This is important.

Joan Staples is in my bedroom. Now, look, you've gotta keep her there.

This is important to Burroughs. Joan Staples in your room?

Now, that's an insult!

Hey.

Did you insult that little lady? Huh?

[ Grunts ]

Decided to pick ya up, Baker. You might not be able to find our new drop.

Tony?

I don't like a guy who can't hold his liquor.

Hm!

Don't give me that goody-goody stuff. I'm gonna have a good time while the time is right,

and the time is right now. Joan, dear, listen. You've got to control yourself.

Tony's a pusher, and if I find a reefer, you're not gonna stop me from blasting.

I can try. You better n--

Well, now. What's this, a class reunion?

What're you two doin' here?

Go on. Get out, both of you! Now, now, just a minute, Miss Williams.

I mean, you don't give the orders here. After all, we're not in the schoolroom.

Please, J.I., gimme a joint. I've just gotta have a blast.

- I asked you before, baby. What're you doin' here? - Leave that girl alone!

Sorry, Miss Williams. You don't want to get hurt, do you? I said, leave her alone!

After she tells us a couple of things. No. Not you, not Jukey.

Not even Mr. A.

What was that you said, kitten?

You mean about... Mr. A?

Yeah, I mean about Mr. A! Just what do you know about him?

You know, you're not gonna get away with this. Shut up.

I'll ask you. What do you know about him?

I'm thin, J.I., real thin. Buy me a stick from Jukey and maybe I'll tell you.

[ Snaps Fingers ] Gimme a stick.

Joan. Joan, please, don't.

Now, who told you about Mr. A? Tony's a very close friend of Mr. A,

even though he doesn't trust him. Yeah?

Well, what does that mean in American?

Well, I mean, if you trust somebody, do you always take along a little tape recorder...

to check the deals you make?

You know somethin', Joanie? I don't believe you.

What are you, crazy? No! Stop it!

- [ J.I. ] Come here. Just take it easy. - Okay, the party's over!

[ Arlene Screaming ]

[ Slapping ]

[ Sobbing ]

[ Sobbing Continues ]

I want my father. Oh, please, God, where's my father?

I don't want them to hit me anymore.

Everything's going to be all right. Shh.

[ Sniffling ]

Oh!

Oh! [ Sobbing ]

♪ [ Upbeat Blues ]

Hey, Tony. We can use you on the team if it doesn't sound too square for you.

Uh, try me a little later, Steve, will ya? I might be ready for ya.

Looking for a table?

Uh, sorry, but, uh, we changed the reservation.

Come on.

♪ [ Ends ]

[ Crowd Chattering ]

Get lost.

Where's the bread? Where's the stuff?

It's here. Pay the man.

Four "G"s? For a half a kilo.

Over Bix's right shoulder there's a loose brick.

Which one?

You, uh, sure play it careful.

[ Phone Rings ] I'll get it.

Baker boy,

you just got yourself the best heroin in the market.

I know. That's why I came to you.

Yeah?

Let's have that again.

Yeah, that's what I'm tellin' ya. Mm-hmm.

Thanks, man. I got ya.

Did you get him in time? Come on.

You sure?

All right, kid. Roll up those sleeves.

Roll 'em.

Help him, Bix.

Okay.

Bix, tell the band to play a loud number.

[ Chattering Continues ] ♪ [ Bass, Piano ]

Now, why don't we make a deal? One wrong move, and I won't wait for the loud music.

Don't move.

Bentley.

Walter Burroughs said if I need any help, I could depend on you.

I'm Quinn from the police department.

Sure, what's the deal? Get your boys together and we'll--

Look, the police know I'm here. This'll, uh, mean a murder rap for ya.

Sellin' means life. What's the difference?

♪ [ Band Plays Loudly ]

[ Scattered Screams ]

Hold it!

Hit the lights!

[ Man ] Hey! Look out!

[ Laughs ] [ Sighs ]

[ Narrator ] You have just seen an authentic disclosure of conditions...

which unfortunately exists in some of our high schools today.

But now Arlene will teach in a school that has cleansed itself of its ugly problem.

Joan confines her smoking to ordinary cigarettes.

Gwen's problem is also solved-- her husband came home.

For some of the people in our story, it didn't have a happy ending.

Mr. A and Bix are serving five years to life.

J.I. and his boys are in reform school.

But the job of policemen like Mike Wilson will not be finished...

until this insidious menace to the schools of our country...

is exposed and destroyed.

[ Jerry Lee Lewis ] ♪ Well,let me tell you somethin' ♪

♪ I'm a-buffin' up my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya pretty kitten we got a lot of lovin' to do ♪

♪ And we're gonna start right We're gonna shake it up tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Hoppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's rockin' Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ Boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, little baby Let's rock a little bit tonight ♪

♪ Come on here, mama Let's shake things up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah, heart will beat the rhythm and my feet are movin' smooth and light ♪

♪ We're boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Shakin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-rockin' at the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin' Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ A-boppin' at the high school hop ♪