Original subtitles

Love is what kills, what chills

what thrills

Love is what drives us mad

3 SEATS FOR THE 26TH

Love is what makes us so bad

But it's the best, to hell with the rest

To hell with the rest

The express train

from Paris, is arriving on platform 2.

Please, spare us a minute

to ask you

some questions

I'm from marseilles TV

A quote for the "News"?

Pleasel

Not right nowl

So many women want to know

And see you on TV

It's for the 1 o'clock news

How many years, Mr Montand

did you live in marseilles?

Over 16 years

How long ago?

Over 20 years agol

How does it feel,

to come back,

after so many years?

Great, of coursel

In town, do you still have...

... friends or family?

Yes... but we've lost touch

You must have lots of memories?

Lots of memories

Most of them good,

some not so good,

that's how it goes

Tell us about "MONTAND REMEMBERS"

What do you want to know?

Is it a musical or a concert?

You've got it all wrong

What inspired my team,

and I hope they were inspired,

were events

from my youth

and my first loves

Thank you, Mr. Montand

Good luckl

He's really a charmer.

Who?

Montand, of course.

... so be at the Opera on the 26th

for "MONTAND REMEMBERS".

Turn it off, will you?

Now for the weather.� blue skies and sunshine

everywhere today...

We're out of rose-petal jam?

Right, Mom.

You sure?

Yes, Mom.

Second shelf on the left?

None, Mom.

You eat that stuff by the spoonful!

It's disgusting.

To each her own, darling.

I'm going to see him on the 26th. Coming?

No, I hate shows like that.

It'll be different.

Maybe, but after my troubles

I won't be seen in public.

People talk as it is.

At the bus stop, two women

were gossiping about it:

About the Lambert scandal.

"The Baron got 5 years!"

I was ashamed.

Who cares!

I do! I've had enough.

What do you see in Montand?

Everything! His voice, his songs...

I really like him.

He's entertained people all his life.

That's great.

There are lasers

There are lighters

that thousands hold high

There are amps

There are lamps

and flashes that fly

Radio's there

and so's TV

It's all sound and light

I'm alone on stage

I'm all the rage

I'm queen for a night.

The sound of the strings

gives my heart wings

I feel lighter than air

At times that band

is like the softest hand

caressing my hair

But when at last

it starts to blast

it's so deliciously loud

That I surrender.�

I'm in love with the crowd

Stop it, Marion.

I've got enough problems.

Dad's swindles won't stop my career!

We've been through that:

You're a Lambert! You can't be a chorus girl!

Your father said so.

I should be a speculator, like him?

I'd rather kick my heels than bow my head!

Very funny.

Don't worry, I'll use a stage name.

The family honor will be safe.

Your father'd be appalled by your silly dreams!

He says he misses you.

Come with me to the jail.

I'm going at 5.

I can't. You know Mrs. Simonot:

She gets mad if you ask a favor.

Tell him I'll go Monday.

Kiss him for me.

See you later.

- This is an honor, sir. - Nice of you.

We'll do our utmost.

Anna, room 514.

- Care to see your suite? - Later.

Let's check the theater.

Now?

Of course.

I'll drive you.

But the staff won't be there.

Rehearsals start this afternoon.

It's an old habit:

We check out "the scene of the crime" right away.

What's wrong? You upset?

No, I have a headache.

Go lie down.

You're right, I'll take a nap.

Got any aspirin?

Right away.

Fetch some aspirin for Miss Miller.

- What's with Betty? - I don't know.

Since you two split up, she's been impossible.

She didn't want to go on tour.

I was wrong to insist.

Seen the paper?

Like it?

Not bad.

There it is.

I'd never seen it.

Not bad, huh?

You bet!

The sets have arrived.

The ocean liner,

the shipyard, New York...

Great, everything's here.

I know why you picked marseilles to start.

Maria!

Her real name was Mylene.

Mylene Le Goff, from Brittany.

She was a B-girl, as we used to say.

Awhore!

All right.

I was a riveter in the shipyard.

My best buddy was Marius Ceredo.

We went to town Saturday nights.

After the movies we'd go to the Paradise Bar,

behind the Opera.

That's where I met Mylene.

I ran into her again 20 years ago, last time I was here.

You gonna contact her?

I don't know what became of her.

You hear me OK?

Yeah, fine.

Mylene, can you hear me?

When you come back after 20 years

To the place you called your own

Your childhood days have flown

Along with your hopes and fears

How's it sound?

Nice.

Try it from stage right.

When you come back after 20 years

All your friends are married

So many romances have tarried

Your old loves have turned to tears

When you come back after 20 years

When you come back after 20 years

Some people remember the old days

Some people resist the old ways

It's all memories and souvenirs

When you come back after 20 years

PARADISE CLUB

Anyone here?

May I help you?

Is Mrs. Fouque here?

She died over 10 years ago.

I'm sorry.

Were you related?

Not at all.

I knew her nephew, Marius Ceredo.

I'm looking for him.

Do you know him?

Sure we know him.

His in-laws own the shoe store.

You'll find him in the shipyard.

He's rarely here.

Could you autograph your book for us?

We've got seats for your show.

I was thinking, since you know Ceredo,

maybe you know Mylene Le Goff?

Who?

That's a northern name.

Yes, she's from Brittany.

No, I don't know her.

What did the lady do?

She was...

She had a business, I believe.

- Hi, girls! - You're late!

Lucky Mrs Simonot isn't in yet.

Got the seats?

I stood in line for an hour.

When my turn came, even the cheap seats were gone! It's wild!

You said it!

What'll we do?

Get this: The cleaning lady at the theater

used to do my Dad's old office.

Shit!

What was I saying?

She remembered me,

said rehearsals were at 5 and she'd let me in.

But it'll be tricky: He wants no spectators.

You got a lucky star!

I wanna see the show, not the rehearsals!

Wait! At 5 I show up,

I turn on the charm and ask him for 3 seats for the 26th.

You're nuts!

No, it'll work. He'll have seats.

Sure, stars get house seats.

I wouldn't dare.

What'll you say to him?

I'll look him straight in the eyes like this

and I'll say

Forgive me, if I'm being too bold...

But I'm a huge fan of yours

I'm a salesgirl at "The Sweet Pea"

Mrs. Simonot's beauty store

Working there is really a bore...

Selling lotions is an awful chore

I secretly dream of a life on the stage

I hope you don't mind.� you're not my type...

But I'm crazy about your voicel

Whenever you sing, my heart thumps

I turn on my radio and get goose bumps

I've got what it takes to go very far...

One day, you'll see I'll be a star...

But right now all I need are 3 seats...

for the 26th

Yes, all we need are 3 seats for the 26th

Young lady, I've traveled far and wide

I've seen this world from every side

The prettiest girls from East and West

But you are by far the bestl

I've been looking for you high and low

Now that I've found you, I want you to know

You'll be a star, you can't miss

Take me to the ends of the earth

Here's what I want, can't you guess?

To know what life is really worth

To climb the road to success

She's got what it takes to go very far

One day, you'll see, she'll be a star

But right now all we need are 3 seats

for the 26th

3 good seats for the 26th

For the 26th

Girls, behave!

Morning, Mrs. Simonot!

What's this?

It just arrived.

3 bottles of cologne broken in transit! What a stench!

Another wasted day!

Did Mr. Frederic call?

He did.

What did he say?

He said it was no dice for tonight and you'd understand.

He said "no dice"? I doubt it! A man of his background!

Can I leave early? I have to go see Dad in jail.

You poor child.

Yes, but not too early. Avoid the rush hour.

Give him my regards.

But your father did behave very badly.

I'll tell him, Mrs Simonot.

Get the liner ready! Light the shipyard!

We need a street sign!

Thanks, Rosette

Betty's put on 5 lbs since her costume fitting.

Do your best.

Steve, light the facade.

What's that?

Seen the sub?

Where's my contract?

I haven't had time, sorry...

The sub forgot his cap.

Who did?

- Jos�. - Oh, Montand's stand-in!

Never say that! Call him "Young Montand"!

Get lost!

No, Jos�. It's thumb, forefinger, middlefinger.

One, two, three, four... Go!

Here's your cap! OK?

Fine.

From the top?

Right away, Tony! Move it!

Ready?

Betty? Jos�?

I'm here.

Check your mike please, Betty.

I hate mikes!

Anytime, Marcel.

How about her low-cut dress?

And his dancing?

And that crazy hairdo?

And the tap-dancing?

Maria, I'll marry you yet. You'll be proud of me.

I'll become a big star. I'll be in movies.

We'll see...

You don't believe me?

When you're born at the bottom, you don't get very far.

Yvo, you're dreaming...

It's true, I was dreaming...

I spent most of my time at the Star movie theater.

The Star was on Paradise street...

It was the only movie house in town

that showed movies in English.

So every week

I had a date with the biggest Hollywood stars.

Movies, you dance, movies, you sing

Movies, you're so enchanting

Movies are funny, movies are sunny

Movies are non-stop milk and honey

Bitter movies, movies that bite

Movies for guys who like a good fight

But those flicks aren't for me, pal

Just give me a musicall

Movies, you taught me all I know

You were my life from the word go

I've been poor, I've been king

I've been through almost everything

Movies, I owe it all to you

Movies, you make my dreams come true

You taught me love and desire

Peace and beauty, ice and fire

Movies, you dance, movies, you sing

Movies, you're so enchanting

Movies are funny, movies are sunny

Movies are non-stop milk and honey

Movies are happy, gags � la carte

Movies know how to tug at your heart

Movies for romance, movies that lie

Movies to make lovers sigh

"But I just can't go on living without you..."

Message movies, movies for the head

Movies cause ideas to spread

Suspense movies, and all the rest

But I still like musicals bestl

Bitter movies, movies that bite

Movies for guys who like a good fight

Those flicks aren't for me, pal

Just give me a musicall

Yvo, you're dreaming again.

Maria had no faith in me.

One night we had a late date.

I waited for her till all hours.

She never came.

I fell asleep.

My Mom interrupted my dreams.

Yvo monta! Come up!

- Where you been? - Well?

I've got you your first gig! 50 francs!

You're the warm up act at the Valley Club in St. Antoine.

You'll need a few songs.

I got 'em!

What's for starters?

A Charles Trenet song.

Like what?

"Life goes on, long live life, long live lovel

"Life is beckoning to us..."

That'll do fine...

You need a new name, one that looks good on a poster.

A name? What kind of name?

No rush, think one up. And the right clothes.

I'm telling you, you're headed for Paris.

The right clothes...

A new name...

A gig...

Paris...

Yvo... monta! Come up!

Yvo Monta...

Yvo... Montana...

Yves Montana...

Yves Montand.

Hurry, please.

Take your places.

Everyone here?

The second number's OK.

The last bit with Berlingot drags...

The talk about my first gig.

I can put more zip into it!

Don't change a thing. It works fine as it is.

Trust me.

Thanks everyone.

Rehearsal's over.

One moment, there's a special run-through tonight at 9.

I know, I know.

Why are you so worried?

I'm not.

Don't be negative.

That's just the way I work.

We have 3 more weeks of rehearsals. Don't panic.

See you later?

Sorry for bothering you...

But what I have to say is important.

Important for whom?

I'm such a fan of yours...

I'm thrilled, but I don't have time now.

I know I'm clumsy, but I had to say it...

What, that you're clumsy?

That I really admire you.

Very kind of you. Please close the door.

It's not kindness... It's hard to explain.

I don't want to pester you. This won't take long.

I stood in line for an hour, but it was sold out.

I need 3 seats for the 26th...

Of course, I'll pay.

I'll see what I can do...

Sit down.

I didn't really expect to be alone with you...

It was so easy...

I'd prepared a big speech like...

"I'll shine your shoes..." Now I'm at a loss for words.

I feel like a fool.

You're not at a loss for words, you have a way with words!

And you're Miss?

Sorry, I didn't introduce myself.

My name wouldn't mean a thing to you.

My stage name is Roxane.

Roxane because I love rock and "Cyrano".

So you're an actress?

Trying to be...

I have a goal in life... You!

Me? What do you mean?

To do what you did. Is that impossible?

No... After all, I did it.

That's what I tell my parents... Parents never understand.

Don't you agree?

Show this at the box-office. You have your seats.

How can I thank you? What do I owe you?

No, just tell me honestly if you liked the show.

I don't dare ask you another favor.

Go ahead, dare... Let's hear it.

Tell me if I'm pushing my luck...

Could I come to rehearsals?

I'll sit quietly in a corner.

That's quite a request!

I have to learn. It's a tough job...

It's not a job! It's hard work.

I take singing and dance classes. I'm doing one of your songs.

Really? Which one?

"Love Thrills"

Why don't you put down your bag?

Love is what kills, what chills, what thrills

Love is what drives us mad

Love is all murmurs, whispers and fervors

Love is what makes us bad

Love makes us liars, wakes desires, sets fires,

Love is what drives us mad

Love's reassuring, securing, alluring

Love is the best, and to hell with the rest.

I don't remember what comes after this

I forget how the words go here

Love makes us feel young again

Love changes our lives

Love is

What kills

What chills

What thrills

Love is

What drives us mad

Love is

all murmurs

all whispers

all fervors

Love is what makes us bad

Love's reassuring, alluring

And to hell with the rest

Come in.

Sorry.

No problem.

Didn't know you were giving lessons.

The young lady just auditioned. Tony Fontaine, our director.

Hello, I'm Roxane.

You're pretty good...

but not good enough yet.

I know, but this was a big help.

So I can attend rehearsals?

Of course.

Great.

Tonight, from 9 to midnight.

Thanks again for the seats.

Don't mention it.

Who is she?

I don't know. But she's got something.

She's my type.

Be my guest!

Did you find the other one?

Who?

The hooker.

She seems to have left town.

Just as well.

Mr. Montand, please.

He's not back yet.

Where can I find him?

At the opera. He's rehearsing till 7.

What time is it?

Quarter to. He'll be back soon.

You can wait in the lobby.

No, I'm afraid I can't wait.

Would you give him this card?

Where's my key? I'm sure I put it in my bag.

Here it is.

What's that get-up? You look like a...

You've told me before. So you don't like it!

Not much.

Going out tonight?

With Alice. To the movies.

Had dinner?

I don't plan to.

Gotta watch my weight.

Right, kid. An ounce of prevention.

Thanks.

You had your hair done? It's not Tuesday!

Dad mustn't think we're needy.

Can't you tidy your room? ...lt's a mess!

We no longer have servants!

Mom, I may quit the beauty store.

If you want company, pour me a glass!

Cheers!

It's just a temporary thing...

What is?

The beauty store.

I discussed it with Alice. She agrees.

Marion, I don't follow you.

You're hopeless!

From the jail, I went to see our lawyer.

Your father owes a fortune.

I knew nothing about his business.

Now we'll have to sell the apartment.

So what: It's too big for us.

You seem delighted!

That's not what I said!

We're broke, anyway.

Listen, this is no time to quit your job.

You'll go back to work too. Weren't you a secretary once?

Yes, but that was long ago... I'm rusty.

You'll be a whiz in no time.

Thanks. What are you going to see?

An old musical.

See you tomorrow.

Don't get home too late.

Long ago, in a shipyard

The rule was.� you gotta work hard

So I did, I worked very hard

Now I'm here, it all comes back

The crane, the ship, the smokestack

Yes sir, it really comes back

Here we cut, we bolted and sheared

We wrenched, we soldered and seared

We nailed, we greased and smeared

Here we stretched and we soaked

Here we fired and we stoked

We fixed and fiddled and joked

I was a riveter on a site

My load was heavy, but my step was light

I riveted happily from morning to night

But that's not a riveting sightl

Here we bolted, and we galvanized

Here we threaded, and we fraternized

We molded, folded and standardized

We forged, we hammered, we lathed

We drilled, we shaped, and we steamed

And sometimes we dreamed

It was during the Occupation.

The whole country was in a bind.

It was dismal.

But I was twenty...

Afamous songwriter promised to write me some songs,

but I had to leave marseilles.

The CWF were looking for me.

"Compulsory Work Force."

They came this morning!

To ship you to Germany. You can't stay here.

I've got your contract.

I can't sign it, sorry.

I have to get out of town.

They're arresting any guys who won't work in Germany.

Joining the resistance?

What resistance?

Then go to Paris. Best place to hide!

It's risky, but no one'll look for you there,

out in the open.

Good luck!

Paris...

Never occurred to me.

But he was right...

It worked!

How can I thank you for helping me and my wife?

Thank me once we've crossed the equator.

Yves...

Maria...

I've married Amalfi, the shipbuilder.

We're off to South America.

Amalfi!

How could you!

That's how it is. We're fleeing from the Nazis.

Come, madame, we're boarding.

I'm coming, dear.

I loved you, Maria!

Betty!

Now what do we do?

Get a doctor, fast!

What's going on?

I don't know... She's coming to!

I'll undo it.

What's the matter, sweetie?

The young lady fainted.

How do you feel?

Much better...

She seemed in great shape.

I didn't see a thing.

My cousin died like that.

She said "Ah", then dropped dead.

Is it her heart?

Dunno, I'm no doc!

Quite a problem.

I told you. No rehearsals after 8, we're bushed!

Don't start that again!

I'm going to see how she is. Coming?

Give me time to change.

I'll come too.

May I?

This is no time...

I saw everything, even the accident.

Accident?

Betty Miller's collapse.

I hope it's not serious.

I just wanted to say the show's superb.

A good rehearsal, but the beginning's too slow.

The part with my Dad in Italy, the rise of Fascism...

Mind closing that...

Sorry.

It wasn't slow... It was very touching.

The split-up with Maria was great.

I cried when war broke out.

It works well

because it's simple.

This afternoon it was awful.

Tonight it worked... until Betty fainted...

I like the way you shift from drama to comedy.

Your voice and accent are just right.

That's nice to hear.

Mind if I ask, but is that really your life story?

Did all those things happen to you?

All the episodes are from my life.

But the trimmings are all make-believe.

Come in.

We've lost Maria.

- What? - Betty's quit.

There's nothing wrong with her heart.

Then what is it?

She's 3 months pregnant.

Headaches, faints, the dress that didn't fit...

3 months. You sure?

Yes, 3 months.

Then it's not my kid.

No, it's Duval's, our musical arranger.

Suits me fine.

Betty wants to go back to Paris and have the baby.

No! I'll talk to her! Where is she?

Back at the hotel.

You won't convince her, you know that!

It's so unprofessional!

She might have told us she was pregnant!

Max, she's under contract, right?

She hasn't signed it.

Nice work!

We're in for a nightmare.

We need a fast solution!

I just called Betty's stand-in.

I know you hate her. You're in luck. She's busy!

Romaine? She was great in "Guitry"!

She's in "Streetcar", packing 'em in!

So no rehearsal tomorrow.

Not unless we find a replacement for Betty.

We open in 2 weeks. We're screwed, kids.

I'm willing to try.

It's none of my business, but isn't she too young?

Of course!

I'm sorry, miss.

I must've been crazy...

No need to panic.

Maria can be any age.

Maybe but I...

For the story, she can be 20 or 30.

Her wig and make-up will do the rest. You agree?

Don't all answer at once!

You serious?

Absolutely. I'd let her audition tomorrow.

What do you think?

Nothing.

You read music?

I studied piano 7 years. And dancing.

You start rehearsing tomorrow, and if it's OK, you're on.

Max?

If you say so...

What should she practise, the Piaf scene?

I'll get her a score and lyrics.

I'm ecstatic!

She's delightful.

Yes, but...

You don't like her?

It's a huge gamble!

Anyway, we'll see.

If she's no good, we pack it in. I'll do my "One Man Show" again.

I must've been crazy!

The restaurant's closed?

Yes sir. We can make you a sandwich.

I'll take it... Yves, you want one?

Not for me.

I'll be upstairs.

Baroness de Lambert. You know her?

No, but I'm not from around here.

"I caught the train to Paris.

"Don't be mad, I want a new life.

"Kiss everyone for me. Betty"

Wake-up call and breakfast at 8.

You gave her the score?

She's got everything she needs.

See you tomorrow.

Good idea. I want the same.

Takes it out of you! We almost folded the show!

And a glass of red wine! You Max?

Make that two!

Could I speak to Baroness de Lambert?

This is she? Who is it?

Yves Montand.

I got your card.

Do we know each other?

Very well. But you know me by another name.

Mylene Le Goff.

Well, that's...

You couldn't guess.

I stopped by the hotel. I'd be most pleased to see you.

"Most pleased to see me"!

In the old days we weren't so formal.

Probably, you're right...

I want to see you too.

How about lunch?

I can't lunch today.

How about later, at 3?

Fine... 3 o'clock, in the hotel bar?

Can't we meet elsewhere?

Let me see...

At the Paradise?

Remember, the little bar behind the Opera?

I remember...

But is it still there? I'm rarely in that area.

It's there.

I chanced by it yesterday.

So 3 o'clock at the Paradise?

3 o'clock. Fine.

Who was it?

Wrong number.

You make dates with wrong numbers?

Still here? You'll be late.

I'm OK.

Had a nice evening?

Great!

Movie good?

Terrific!

What were you up to all night?

All night?

I heard the piano till 3!

I couldn't get to sleep.

Now I'm late.

I won't be back for lunch. Don't wait for me.

Is she sick?

She's not very late.

Maybe she visited her Dad.

Prisons are tricky.

Once you're in, it's hard to get out!

I'll phone her. She didn't come in this morning.

I hope she's all right.

Here she is!

Where have you been, Marinette de Lambert?

Please, Mrs Simonot, my name is Marion!

What if I called you Mrs Shitmonot?

How dare you!

Out of fondness of your mother, I should forgive you.

But I won't!

Remember, your family is old and illustrious!

You should act with dignity and decorum!

As for dignity and decorum, you can shove it!

You awful girl!

Take that back immediately!

No! But you can have your job back!

Get out of here!

You... anarchist!

I'm not feeling well!

Eau de cologne!

Hurry! I'm dying!

You take care of her.

What got into you? Are you OK?

Just fine.

I quit. I got hired by the Montand show today!

You're kidding!

It's true! So long, Mrs Simonot!

Did you meet him?

Tell me what he's like!

He's wonderful!

He knew I was serious.

I don't know what to say.

I feel like crying.

Not now!

I've got a rehearsal. I'll get you seats for the show.

What are you doing here?

What about you? Why aren't you at work?

I'm on an errand for Mrs Simonot.

Look, I'm in a rush today. I'll tell you about it later.

I'm late.

Not at all! Like a drink?

A scotch. Neat.

It's funny to be here again...

...with you.

It's been so long.

I never come here. Do you?

No, never.

You haven't changed.

You have.

That's not very nice!

I didn't mean physically.

20 years change everyone.

22 years.

You're as lovely as ever.

But you're not the same person. I don't know you.

Still, I recognized your voice on the phone.

Cheers!

So now you're a Baroness?

I married Baron de Lambert.

You struck it rich!

You didn't do badly either.

Allow me.

It's gone.

Just a flake of tobacco.

So what does the Baron do?

Does he keep busy?

He works! For the sheer pleasure of it.

He's out of town at the moment... In Japan.

So he's rich,

he loves you,

and you're happy.

That's it, more or less.

That song's in your show.

When I sing it on stage,

I think of you.

Now that's nice!

You're so lovely

Your body close to mine

Oh, how we danced

Oh, how we loved

You still mad at me?

Mad at you? Why?

I don't know... For walking out on you.

You must've had your reasons.

It's late, I've got to go.

I've seen your movies and TV shows.

My daughter tells me about all your adventures.

She reads fan magazines.

She knows all the gossip.

It was a pleasure to see you.

But somehow...

it was a waste of time.

Not if it was a pleasure!

That's true.

Speaking of my daughter...

Never mind, it'd be stupid to tell you now.

What would be stupid?

To tell you about... our daughter.

When we broke up...

When I walked out, I was pregnant.

But that was ages ago. It hardly concerns you now.

I was 2-months' pregnant when I married.

My husband thinks he was the father.

You should have told me!

What for? I'm already sorry I told you now!

How old is she?

She'll be 22 soon.

Do you have her picture?

All my pictures are at home.

Anyway, I don't have a recent one of her.

If you'd like, I'll send you one.

Where is she?

Italy... She married an Italian.

See you.

Why did I say that? We'll never see each other again.

I don't know.

Get your evening paper!

May, 1944.

Shortly before D-Day.

Paris knew freedom was in the air.

We began to live again.

I had a week to go at the Beaulieu Cabaret.

Then, one morning...

This is Audifred.

I got a great gig for you!

Two weeks at the Moulin Rouge!

Guess who's your co-star!

Edith Piaf?

How'd you guess?

I was just joking.

Well, I'm not! You sing for Piaf tomorrow morning!

I don't believe it.

It was too good to be true.

I'd never been more scared in my life.

I'm glad to have you in my show.

Your marseilles accent worried us... didn't it, my dear!

Stop! Not like that. I'm sorry...

Tony, Max, this won't work.

Come here, Roxane. That's not how Piaf talked.

She'd never call her secretary "my dear".

At least not like that!

Listen to me, Tony.

I'm sorry, but I think...

we shouldn't see Piaf.

We can mention her, play her songs,

but she shouldn't be in the show.

It's my fault!

I thought I could manage, but I can't!

It's not your fault, honey! You're doing fine.

You're not the problem.

We just have to rethink the scene.

You want to spare my feelings!

But I know I played her badly!

It's not your fault.

We'll talk after rehearsal.

Let's get back to work.

Can I dump the wig?

No, you keep the wig.

Then should we show Simone?

Simone Signoret's different.

The dove scene's not about Simone:

It's about a character she played.

And that character belongs to all of us.

Should I start at the song?

No, start at "Thank you, Miss Piaf".

Thank you, Miss Piaf.

I'm sure we'll enjoy working together.

Working with Edith...

...taught me what she was really like.

Not a pathetic loser, a flop-house madonna.

That was just her image.

In fact, she was a cheerful young woman,

funny and full of life...

She could be a pain, too.

I admired her.

I still do.

I didn't know Edith and I would have...

a passionate affair.

Hold me close and hold me fast

The magic spell you cast

This is la vie en rose

When you kiss me, heaven sighs

And then I close my eyes

I see la vie en rose...

I can't even bear to think about it.

You were fine.

Take his advice: Be natural.

It's hard to look natural on stage.

You have to work at it.

It's very difficult.

He intimidates me.

That's only normal.

I was petrified today.

Too scared to follow his directions.

That awful wig didn't help either!

Lt'll be alright. I think he likes me.

Not the way I do.

What's that mean?

It means he likes you... and I love you.

Can't we have lunch without talking about that?

Okay, I'll suffer in silence.

Fine.

He has a girlfriend?

We're playing 20 Questions?

I'm just curious!

His latest fling was with Betty.

But his true love was Simone.

Everybody knows that.

Before her, there was Edith...

And Marilyn!

Who's this Maria? I've never heard of her.

Agirl from around here.

What'd he say? Who was she?

Awhore... But he didn't tell me much about her.

Except that her name's not Maria. Her real name is...

I forget. It's not important.

He really is something!

When he looks at me to reassure me, I go wild.

But when I look at you, you don't...

You're more like the brother I never had.

And I'm not into incest.

Too bad!

But I'm into coffee!

Look who's here!

I'm here to see Marius Ceredo.

Do you have a pass?

Do I need one?

Forget it! Marius told me he was a good buddy.

Can I have an autograph?

For my granddaughter.

She's absolutely crazy about you.

Marius Ceredo's in the yellow shed.

You see it over there?

You can't miss it.

It's a real pleasure.

How are you?

When you said you'd stop by, I called Henriette.

She hopes you'll come for dinner,

the kids want to meet you.

I can't make dinner.

I'd rather you all saw the show.

I've sent you 4 seats.

Cheers.

"To love", as we say here.

It's so great to see you here.

So much has happened.

You haven't changed.

Remember Mylene?

Sure. I've even seen her.

She told you her troubles?

No, not a thing.

What do we do with those pipes?

Whole order came?

Nearly all rest comes Monday.

Ship it to B area, I'll warn 'em.

Where was I?

Mylene's troubles...

She married Baron de Lambert...

He was convicted...

tax evasion, real estate swindles, and more.

Got 5 years in jail.

My wife says Mylene's ruined. He owed a fortune.

Owed a fortune? Really...

She told me a good one:

I fathered her daughter!

Never knew she had one!

Neither did I.

Well, congratulations!

Maria, I don't like cellars and existentialists!

- You hate everything, Amalfi! - Let's leave!

I'm staying. I'm sick of you.

I want a divorce.

Amalfi, we're through!

Kid does OK, huh?

She's really talented.

The Latin Quarter number's OK.

This is for the Moscow factory.

Try on the overcoat.

The fur hat.

It's the same as Yuri's.

That set change takes too long.

The doves are acting up. We're working on them!

Wait in the parking lot. Have the car checked.

Miss, this boccie ball is after you.

It wants to meet you.

Who are you looking for?

You seem so sad and blue.

For someone I used to know well...

I know who...

He's out walking, then he'll go love his dove...

She's his lovey-dovey... You get it?

You look so sad, I tried to make you smile.

Tell him that Maria was here and said hello...

Here he comes.

Yes, that's him.

Who's the woman going toward him?

The one he loves.

How was it?

Very good.

I switched two lines.

Doesn't matter, you came out ahead.

Michael needs you. Problems on the New York set.

I'm coming.

Don't I get a pat?

Sure, but don't fall asleep.

You won't let me!

Don't forget your fitting. Soon as I get my make-up off.

Your contract's ready on my desk.

I'll stop by after my fitting.

She's delightful.

I'm making herb tea. Want some?

You feel sick?

Not at all. I feel great.

You look awful.

You're hiding something. Where were you?

At the store. It's inventory time.

Don't bother to lie. Mrs Simonot phoned me.

About your appalling behavior.

That cow!

Please, Marion!

She says you insulted her and stormed out!

That's about it!

I've noticed your odd comings and goings.

You in love? You don't dare tell me?

Since you insist, I'll tell you.

But sit down and don't interrupt.

Sounds ominous...

May I start?

It's true, I've quit my job. But I've had such a break...

You scare me.

I'm in the Montand show.

With Montand?

Of course.

Don't get ideas. If you knew him, you'd flip too.

What's wrong?

Nothing...

I can't believe it...

What'll your Dad say?

- Where you off to? - We'll talk later.

I don't feel well.

Not so loud!

Got stage fright? Don't catch cold.

We're 10 minutes late, do we start?

In 2 minutes.

- Everyone in? - SRO!

We added seats.

What lovely chorus girls!

Such talent!

My legs are jelly. I'll never make it.

What about me? Look!

Let's go!

Any time, Marcel.

We're doing great!

We never did such business!

I'll see the end in the theater.

- Flowers... - In my office.

Show starts at 6:45 p.m.

We're not late. It's not even 6.

I'm proud to produce your first US movie.

It'll be a pleasure, Mr. Morgan.

We're off to Hollywood.

George Cukor's waiting for you. Hope you're happy!

You live in New York now?

I'm in my first American movie, "Let's Make Love".

With Marilyn Monroe. I read about it.

I have so much to tell you, where do I start?

It's been too long...

Sweet madness...

My sister-in-law wants to congratulate you.

It's a delight... My husband and I...

Valentin loved it too...

Really?

For Valentin...

- Did they like Roxane? - She's a hit.

- My flowers? - In her dressing room.

Is it gold lam�?

No, embroidered silk.

And the diamonds?

Fake!

It was Betty Miller's dress. Too big for me.

They took it in all over.

I'll have my own on tour.

So your Mom snubbed the opening?

She's impossible!

No, I can see why.

But she called me a gypsy again!

Says I've dishonored my Dad, the works!

I said nothing.

I have to tell her I'm leaving tomorrow.

Where to?

Paris for my costumes. Then London: We open the 15th.

So how was I?

I mean in the show?

Great!

You made me cry.

Really, at the end I was in tears.

Ask Nicole, I sobbed.

It's not a tragedy.

Guess I'm too emotional.

Come in!

You're not ready?

Almost. My girlfriends, Alice and Nicole.

It was...

It was really great.

We'll be off. 'Bye!

Write us!

I'm starving.

Just let me get dressed.

You pleased?

What with?

With the show, with me, my work?

Of course I am.

But develop confidence. At times I felt...

your mind was elsewhere.

Concentrating on my lines!

Don't worry about your lines.

Inner feelings are what matter.

And instincts. Understand?

We had so few rehearsals.

True, my sweet. I'm being unfair.

Thanks for the flowers.

I mean for the thought.

And for your faith in me.

I'm so happy.

So happy I never want to leave you.

You're up? What time is it?

Quarter to ten.

What were you doing?

Watching you sleep.

I hate that!

Listen to this...

Your reviews are better than mine...

Don't make fun.

I mean it. They call you "the toast of marseilles".

Why are you so devastating...

...and yet so familiar?

Sounds like a riddle. Why?

I don't know.

It's as if I'd always known you.

That's reassuring.

What do you like for breakfast?

Tea, toast and jam.

This is room 514.

No, not the usual.

The usual but for two.

One moment...

What kind of jam?

Anything. Except rose-petal jam.

Apricot?

Fine.

Funny you should mention rose-petal jam.

I once knew a girl who adored it.

She ate it by the spoonful.

Did you love her?

Yes, I did.

Tell me more.

There's nothing to tell.

Go on, I want to know.

It was long ago.

You weren't born yet.

How old are you?

I'm almost 22. Is that bad?

Very... No, it's wonderful.

Is it the woman Tony told me about?

What did he tell you?

You're looking for a woman you once knew.

None of his business!

Yes... She was an amazing girl.

I was in love with her.

What about me?

We're something else...

I'm your father's age, even older.

My great-grandfather's!

Where you going?

To get dressed. Go on. Did you find her?

Yes...

I realized I still loved her.

You told her?

Why not?

I don't know.

She said she was happy.

I felt I was intruding.

She said I was the father of her daughter.

That was news to me.

In fact she's broke, and her husband's in jail.

He was in shady real estate deals.

She did quite a number on me.

Maybe she made it all up. Even the daughter...

You must've heard of this.

Baron de Lambert.

It was big in the papers here.

I don't read the papers, not the local news.

When we met she worked at the Paradise Club,

behind the Opera.

Her name was Mylene Le Goff.

Come in.

Milk in your tea?

No, thanks.

I don't have time...

I have to go home and pack.

I still haven't told my folks I'm leaving.

Dad won't mind, but Mom'll make a scene.

See you later.

2 o'clock at the station. Max'll pick you up.

"The toast of marseilles"!

"The toast of marseilles"!

No need for that. There's nothing left to steal.

You slept out, but I'm being tactful!

What are you doing?

Packing my bag.

You should pack yours.

We leave at 2.

Opening night was a smash, you should've come.

I know, I saw the paper.

You're Roxane?

I couldn't use my name.

Well? You can't stay here all alone.

I can't come!

Stop that!

Why didn't you tell me you knew him?

That he was your lover,

and my father?

Who told you that?

He did! Who else?

But it's not true!

It's not true? I'm not his daughter?

Yes, but...

Why did you tell him all that junk?

What junk?

Don't start!

How should I know?

He sat there facing me, looking so smug...

He hadn't changed...

It annoyed me, I started inventing...

I wanted to look strong,

a happy, successful woman...

If you knew where I met him... If you knew...

He told me everything, Mom.

The Paradise Club and all that.

Promise you'll never tell your Dad!

I promise.

Now get dressed and pack.

No, I can't face him.

I love him.

Don't be so dumb! He loves you too!

How can I explain to him...

Don't explain. Go for it!

- Everyone here? - Except Tony.

- No Tony? - He was at the hotel.

Here he is.

And the girl?

Max is fetching her. Where are the bags?

On the train.

We'll miss the train.

Go ahead. I'll join you on the train.

Here are Max and Roxane. And someone else.

Mylene...

I brought Mom. I knew you'd be pleased.

Subtitles: A. Whitelaw & S. O'Shea