All language subtitles for Pickup.1951.XviD.TV-cap

Sweet is the breath of morn'.

A rising sweet with
charm of earliest birds.

I've forgotten the author,
but if you insist ..

I've got my library with me.

What's wrong, Hunky?

Hunky.

Rover.
─ Yeah, where is he?

He's dead.

Oh.

Run over by a car.

Last night. Up there at the junction.

I buried him already.

Grief is a stone that bears one down.

But two bear it lightly.

May I come in?

Yeah, but .. cut out that fancy talk.

Just smelling your coffee.

If you don't mind.

Help yourself.
─ Thank you.

You know ..

Old man Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said:

Gratitude is a duty which ..

Sorry. A bad habit.
It just comes by itself.

[ Telephone ]

Tank Stop 47.

Wait for 209? Alright.

Hey, Hunky.

Look, I found an old
English edition of a ..

Now Hunky, don't take it so hard.
I know how you feel.

Ah .. you don't know how I feel.

A dog .. it's like ..

I understand.

Say, Hunky.

I'm going to get you a new dog.
It won't cost you a dime.

You mean you want to steal one?

The dog won't mind.

Well, thanks. If I want a
dog I am going to buy one.

Buy one? Yeah, that's one way.

You know Joe's Diner, don't you?
─ Sure, what about it?

Joe's got a new litter of German Boxers.

Cute little things.
Why don't you buy one?

Why should I buy one? You just said ..

Ah, your big mouth.

Put that down .. my furniture ..

Anybody home?

Sure. Come right in.

Sorry I spoiled your Sunday, young man.

To tell you the truth, Mr Horak,
at first I was sore but ..

When the boys told me it was
your first Sunday off in a year ..

It's okay.

I don't think I've seen
your face before.

I'm new around here.
My name is Steve Kowalski.

Kowalski? Polish?
─ My parents.

Say, can I still wear it?
It's gotten too tight.

You must still be growing.

Well it's good enough. Who is
going to look at me anyway?

I wouldn't say that.
I've seen worse looking guys.

Thanks.

Sharp as a sponge.

Hey, 12:45. I'd better
check with the office.

Give me the office will you, please.

Hey, Freddie. This is Steve.

Yeah, I just got in. Tank Stop 47.

12:46.

Yeah, yeah. I know.

It's all written down here.

Okay, don't worry. I've got it.

I'll see you, Freddie.

Take it slow, kid.

Twenty bucks.

What, twenty bucks
for this little nothing?

It'll grow.

Now let's talk sense.
How much do you want?

Alright, fifteen. But quick.

Very busy today.

I'll give you ten.

Forget it.
─ Wait .. I ..

Hey, you!

You know what I'd like to have?
─ Money.

That too.

I mean, right now.

I'm dying to hear it.

I'd like to have a big T-bone steak.

French fried potatoes.

Green salad.

Pie à la mode and a cup of coffee.

What, no champagne?

I'll settle for beer.

How modest.

Or a nice slice of roast pork.

With ..
─ Not for me.

I've got to watch my figure.

What for?

You never know. I might get a job as a
taxi-dancer at the Dreamland Ballroom.

Oh don't be silly.

A few pennies to be manhandled
by every sweating yokel.

What would you suggest
in a boom-town like this?

Well ..

I don't know.

Don't waste your charms.
No lettuce in them sandwiches.

How can you tell?

See that guy over there?

What, you mean the old walrus?

I'm sure he's loaded with dough.

Well maybe he is. But he sure doesn't
look like he'd part with any of it.

Want to bet he pops for that dinner
you were just talking about?

You mean you're going to ..?

Ha, don't make me laugh.

Alright. Let's settle for a cheeseburger
deluxe and a cup of coffee.

That I want to see.

Baby .. sit tight, watch and learn.

Hey Betty, don't be silly. Come back.

Sorry.

Give me a cheeseburger
deluxe and a cup of coffee.

Hey, you must have picked a winner.

Got a match?

I don't smoke.

I'm sorry.

Here you are.

Would you pass me the salt, please?

Never mind.

Sorry to bother you again.

It's alright.

Oh .. I'm terribly sorry.

No harm done.

Check please.
─ Coming.

What?

One fifteen? For a cup of
coffee and a doughnut?

Oh, aren't you together?
It's all on one check.

We together? Of course not.

I'm sorry, mister.

Hey, waiter.

I'll be right back.

Look .. how much was yours?

Well I don't know exactly.

Mine can't be more than 15,
let's say 20 cents. That is ..

Don't I know you from somewhere?
─ I don't think so.

But I've seen you before.
─ Where?

With your girlfriend on
that how-do-you-call-it ..?

That's quite a show.
─ Didn't you like it?

Or you men you think I
showed too much of them?

I think they're alright.

Hey.

Aren't you afraid to be
carrying such a wad?

No, it's not so much.

I just came here to buy a puppy.

A puppy? What kind of a puppy?

A little German Boxer.

A German boxer? I've never see boxer
puppies. They must be out of this world.

Do you like dogs?

Are you kidding? I'm crazy about them.

Yeah. Dogs are really wonderful.
─ You're telling me.

Do you really care for them so much?

I adore them.

I think a dog is ..

Man's best friend.

Want to see the one in the back yard?

I'd love to. Come on, let's go.
─ Alright .. hey!

Gee, I could eat him up, he's
so sweet and warm and soft.

Look at the white spots
right under the nose.

You must be a very nice person.
─ Me?

You have such good eyes.
─ Well ..

You .. aren't married, are you?

I'm a widower for over two years now.

Well mister, did you make up your mind?

Now, let's talk ..

Look. If you don't want to pay for it,
put down the dog and beat it.

Excuse me, lady.

How dare you talk
to me like that, you ..

Don't get excited about that stinker.

Come on, let's have some fun.
I'll show you around.

I haven't had so much
fun in a long time.

But you didn't do a thing.
You just stood there.

It was fun watching you.
You were as happy as a child.

What's your name?

Jan Horak. They call me "Hunky".

Hunky? Are you Hungarian?

No. I am Czech, but to
them it is all the same.

So I got used to it in these
thirty years here in America.

Thirty years, and where is your family?

No family.

Not a soul in the whole world.
─ Isn't that sad. A poor orphan.

A little too old for an
orphan, don't you think?

You're not old. You know,
you have a very nice face.

You see all the grey hair?
─ That's just what I like about you.

It makes you so distinguished looking.

Distinguished .. ha ..

You know, you give me confidence.

I'm sorry to give you
the wrong impression.

You men are all alike.

Sometimes it's just too much, believe
me. Just last week I lost a good job.

The boss made passes at me and
his old woman blew her top so I quit.

And that's what happens all the time.

Isn't that a shame.

Yeah. It sure is tough for
a girl to make decent living.

Especially when she has no place to go.

Where is your family?

Well, after my folks
split up, I hit the road.

I tried to make a go
of things on my own.

I finally came to live with my sister.

She died, so here I am.

Nice going, Betty.

Ah, shut up.

Wasn't that your girlfriend?
─ She's no good.

Got a nickel?
─ Oh. Sure.

Here.

Now you'll hear something.

You know ..
─ Shush .. listen.

Isn't it beautiful?

It always makes me cry.

What's wrong with you.

Hey, what's going on?

What's wrong?

Ha?

What happened?

Maybe I drink too much.

I'd better go home.

Wait a minute.

Say, what's the idea?

May I come in?

If I say no, you'll come in
anyway. So, why do you ask?

Steve told me you went into town,
so I guessed right away. Where is it?

What? ─ The puppy.
─ I didn't buy it.

Oh, and I brought him some chicken.

You had chicken for dinner, huh?

One can't be too choosy nowadays.

Hey, what's that?
─ What?

Oh that's just for fun.

Gee, what a dame.

Those big eyes.

And you .. what a physique.

You know, you look much
better without your clothes on.

How come I never seen that before?

It was taken this afternoon.

Ah, that's why you
forgot to buy the puppy.

Well, I don't blame you.

Oh, she's a wonderful woman.

She too is pretty lonesome.

She likes good music.

And you wouldn't believe it
how, how she loves dogs.

Well, the years of mourning are over.

Forgive him, Anna.

I'm just thinking.

Shouldn't I go back next
Sunday and .. buy that puppy?

A hangover, huh?

Gee, this headache is killing me.
─ What did you drink?

I mixed everything together.
─ Aye, that's bad.

Here, drink this all at once.

Pardon me.

Hey, look who's coming?

Oh .. Betty.

I'm so happy I found you.

Were you looking for me?

Sure, the whole afternoon.
I just wanted to go back home.

Look, there is my car
at the gas station.

Say, maybe that would do me some good,
a ride in an open car in the fresh air.

Where do you live?
─ Just a few miles away.

Take me for a ride?

You mean ..? Oh, I'd
be delighted. Let's go.

Sleepy?

Sort of. Do you mind?

Just relax.

I should apologize for last Sunday.

I know.

To run away like this,
it wasn't nice, but ..

All of a sudden, I felt so .. I ..

Betty.

I am sorry to wake you, but we are here.

Huh?

Where?

What's on your mind?

Nothing. I live here.

Here?
─ There.

In that shack? Are you kidding?

Didn't I tell you that
I'm with the railroad?

Oh boy, when does the floor show start?

Mr Horak.

Oh, you've got company.

He takes my place when I go into town.

But, won't you come in?

I am sorry you are in such a bad mood.

What can I do for you?

Can't you open the windows?
It's stuffy in here.

Oh, sure.

Better?

What a charming view.

How can anyone live
here without going nuts?

I like it here. I got used to it.

What can I offer you?

You got some strong black coffee?

That's a very good idea.

Who's she?

Why that's my late wife. Anna.

Oh.

Didn't I tell you I was a widower?

Did you?

Oh, yeah.

I'll be right back.

In a little while, you'll get the best
coffee you'll ever drink in your life.

You really make me feel ashamed.

You're so nice and so patient.

I'm such an old grouch.

Oh, don't worry about that.

Why don't you relax a little.

That's not a bad idea.

Ah, this feels fine.

So quiet and so peaceful.

Away from all troubles.
─ Ha, you see?

Tell me, is your job interesting?

Well, just a pickup station.

Trains come and go, dispatchers
come in, the phone rings.

Does it pay?

I've saved some money in all
these years, and after I retire ..

I get my pension.
That means security, you know.

Yeah. That's quite important.

With all those sharks chasing you.

The landlady, the grocer, the dentist.

I guess you don't know about that.

Hey, this room isn't so bad after all.

A little paint, a few curtains,
some flowerpots.

You certainly have good taste,
but that would cost a lot of money.

So what?

Money was invented to be spent.

What else would you do with it?
─ Well ..

Sometime I thought of
it to get married again.

Of course it's not easy to find the right
woman who would like to live out here.

Wouldn't you rather
have some fun instead?

Especially when you can afford it.

Oh.

That's not the way I see it .. I mean ..

Maybe I'm too old-fashioned.

Hey, you take life too seriously.

Gee, my stockings have gone again.

I've got to get new ones.

More expenses.

Got a cigarette?

I'm sorry. I don't smoke.

Well excuse me for
interrupting, Mr Horak.

I just wanted to say so long
and thanks for everything.

Hey, wait.

Got a cigarette?
─ Yeah.

Thanks. You going back
to town by any chance?

Yeah.
─ Can you give me a lift?

Sure. It will be a pleasure.

But Betty, I wanted to tell you
something very important.

Another time, Hunky. I forgot.
I've got to see somebody about a job.

I'll be seeing you. Bye.

Goodbye, Mr Horak.
Thanks for everything.

Well, what shall I do
with all this coffee.

Are you related to Mr Horak?

What gives you that idea?

Is it so impossible?

I wish I were. Not bad to
have an uncle like him.

What were you doing there?

If you insist: a business call.

You buying a train?

Don't be so smart.

Say, weren't you running around
with Skippy Fraser about a year ago?

How do you know?
─ I remember your face.

Anyway, he told me about you.

That phony. He was no good.

What did he tell you?
─ All kinds of things.

Good or bad?
─ That depends.

I liked him.

You guys tell each other everything, eh?

You girls don't?

What's the idea?

Well, it's the windshield.
I can hardly see through it.

Ah, just what I need. May I?
─ Sure.

Where do you live?

Never mind. Just drop me
at any corner in town.

Oh. Then I can get lost, huh?

Well, maybe we can
have a couple of drinks.

That's just the trouble.
─ What?

Well my sister and her husband are
furnishing their new apartment.

I live with them.

Last week I had to give her my check.

It never fails.

Young .. handsome .. broke.

What's going on?

Yeah, what's going on?

I've been sitting here for
two hours waiting for you.

No, it's no use. We're out, for good.

You're kidding?

No. You should have heard that old
Spencer woman screaming her head off.

And she's right.

You haven't paid her a
buck for three months.

That old bag. I'll show her. She can't
throw us out on the street like this.

That's against the law and I'll
go to the police right away.

Yeah, but you'd better watch out.

She said if by tomorrow, you don't bring
back that silver and linen you hocked ..

She said she's going
to have you locked up.

You know what that means.

Where can I get 75 bucks by then?

I guess I'll go back to the basement
of Rainier's Delicatessen.

What about you?

I'm fed up! I'm sick and tired
of everything. I've had enough.

Well, what are you going to do?

I think I know what I'm going to do.

Yeah. That's it.

That's exactly what I'm going to do.

[ Alarm clock ]

Forgive him, Anna.

What are you doing here?

I was so high last night that I
couldn't find the key to my apartment.

So I stayed here.

Wasn't it fun?

You should get married
more often, Hunky.

Are you happy?

Oh .. she's a wonderful girl, my Betty.

You know .. today I'll let her sleep.

But from now on, after the morning
train, Betty will bring me my coffee.

I'll listen to the radio .. relax ..

Oh, what a life.

What a life.

What is it?
─ Darling, your breakfast is ready.

What time is it?

12:36 pm

Already?

Say, can't you do something
about that darned alarm clock?

Every morning at five it makes me jump.

Well, I can't stop the trains.

Don't give me those smart answers.

I didn't mean anything bad.

Oh boy.

Another one of those exciting days.

Bacon and eggs again?

You said you liked it.

I said a lot of things.

Did Irma call?
─ No, not yet.

Is the car fixed?

I can do it myself. Something
wrong with the carburettor.

So it sits out there and I sit in
here and look at the track?

Ha!

A great life.
─ Well.

What can I do?

I thought you could retire soon.

We'd move into town.

Meet friends, have a little fun.
Go to the movies.

Well, look darling.

In six years I retire, I get my pension.

So then we movie in to town.
I buy you the nicest house.

Six years .. great.

Why don't you read a little?
The Professor brought you some books.

His books.

They rhyme but don't make any sense.

That fool is stealing books
from a public library.

Yeah, but he reads them.
He doesn't sell them.

That's what I say. He's a fool.
─ I like him.

I don't.

Well, I'm afraid I've got go off.

Where?

Track inspection. Say, why
don't you come with me?

It's such a nice walk.
A little fresh air. Come, be a sport.

Put on something and come with me.

Darling, are you coming?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Don't rush me.
I'm getting dressed.

I'll wait outside. Don't be too long.

Ah, Professor.

Why didn't you come in?

Enjoying the sunshine,
the singing birds ..

And the words of great masters.
Besides, I'm not wanted any more.

Your lady isn't too fond of me.

You must understand.
She wants me all for herself.

Sure.

How's it going?

It's alright.

She'll get used to it.
─ Used to what?

She has a good husband, a nice home.

A car, no worries about tomorrow.
What else does she want?

You know what i think .. it's ..

Really, a beautiful day.

Come. Let's go.
I've got to be back in time.

You see, there is the bridge.

Watch out!
─ Why the devil isn't here any fence?

What for? Nobody ever
comes here except me.

How do you like it here, huh?

The air clean.

The wind singing.

Jan.

Why do you have to wait six more
years before you can retire?

Can't you make up some story?

What do you mean? I don't get you.

I mean .. I don't know.

Rheumatism, heart trouble or something?

You mean, too lie?

Pretend?

Oh no, You can't fool them.

To get away from these tracks would
be the happiest moment in my life.

But Betty, that's a crazy idea. How
can you ask me to do such a thing?

Hunky.

Can't you do it for my sake?

Betty, don't be silly.

Let's go.

Betty.

Don't walk too fast.
I'll catch up with you.

Where is Hunky?

Betty!

Betty!

Betty!

What's the matter with him?

What happened?

I don't know.

He looks like he's out of his mind.

I can't hear.

What did he say?

He says he can't hear.

Jan, what happened?

Say something.

Can't you hear me at all?

I can't hear a thing.

Betty, for heaven's sake.

Help me. What shall I do? I ..

I lost my ..

I can't believe it. It's so sudden.

Wait. Don't upset him anymore.

We must do something.
─ But what?

What will we do?
─ Don't lose your head.

Phone the company .. tell them what ..

What happened?

Don't go in. The doctor is in there.

Is it very bad?

He lost his hearing. He's stone deaf.

Yeah, so they told me.

Gosh, I saw him only a few weeks
ago. He was in good shape then.

Where the devil is that ..

Oh, it's you.

That's me. Good evening.

What took you so long?

Well, I had to pick up some stuff
and you can't go so fast on a bike.

Where is your car?
─ Gone.

You know, the old sickness.

I hope you won't mind sleeping in
the tool-shed for just a few days.

That's alright. Take your time.

I've put a mattress in there. Wait and
I'll get you a blanket and a pillow.

What's she doing here?

She's his wife. Didn't you know?

Ain't that one for the book.

Audio-metric readings show no perception
on any of the vibratory frequencies.

Apparent complete deafness.

It's hard to say something definite.

But in the absence of
evidence of brain-tumor ..

Infectious process of poisoning ..

I'd be inclined to think of deafness
on a psychosomatic basis.

Possibly .. narco-hypnosis.

Or shock therapy.

It's hard to say.

Come with me.

The alarm is set for five.

Yeah I know. I got the
schedule in my pocket.

In the morning you can come in and make
your own breakfast but don't be noisy.

What's the difference?
He won't hear me anyhow.

But I want to sleep.
─ Oh.

When Jan feels better in a few days ..

He'll go to town and arrange
things with the company.

What did the doctor say?

Who can understand them?

Marriage seems to agree with you.

You're even prettier than before.

Cut it out.

Sorry.

Goodnight Mrs Horak.

[ Telephone ]

[ Telephone ]

Hello? Yeah, wait a second.
I'll call him.

Steve. Telephone.

Thanks. What do they want now?

It's a girl.
─ Oh.

Catherine? Hello, darling.

Okay, darling.

Alright. And thanks for calling.

Bye.

Mrs Horak.

I told Mr Keller if Jan feels better,
he'll go to town and see him tomorrow.

I think he looks better.

You know, I didn't want Betty to come
with me. She needs rest, poor girl.

I think she'll be happy to
get away from these tracks.

Well.

Maybe those guards will.

Huh?

Oh you can get out at the library.

Don't worry about me. I can drive
myself. It's not far from there.

Steve.

Thanks for fixing the car.
─ Oh, forget it.

Your husband looked
much better this morning.

He's getting used to it.

It will certainly change
your life won't it.

Quite a bit. I'll be glad
to get away from here.

I don't blame you.

You know, life is funny.

Where did you read that?

What I mean is .. remember
the day I drove you into town?

Three bucks in my pocket would have
made all the difference in the world.

Maybe.

You know, Betty. It took me a long
while to get you out of my mind.

Really?

But all I knew was your first
name. No address, nothing.

What could I do?

You didn't kill yourself.

I couldn't afford a funeral.

[ Car horn: Loud! ]

How do you feel? Are you hurt?

Somebody should get an ambulance.

Where the devil is the car?
─ Don't anybody touch him.

How do you feel? Are you hurt?

A miracle.

Can't you hear me?

Say it again.

Are you alright?

Can't you hear me?

I'm alright.

I .. I can hear you.

I'm alright. Please let me go.

Do you want to take my license number?
─ No. Just let me go.

[ Betty's voice: ]
"I thought you could retire soon."

"We'd move into town.
Have a little house."

"Meet friends. Have some fun."

"To get away from these tracks would
be the happiest moment in my life."

"Can't you make up some story?"

"Hunky. For my sake."

[ Hunky's voice: ]
"You mean to lie, pretend?"

Betty.

Betty.

Betty, darling.

I've got great news for you.

I did what you wanted me to do.

But nobody else must know.

[ Telephone ]

[ Telephone ]

Back already?

Tank Stop 47.

Yeah. Yeah, 503 is clear.

Sure. Okay.

Well you look good. You got back quick.

Well ..

Gee, I just closed my eyes for
a second and slept like a log.

Didn't even hear you come in.
─ Yeah? Gosh, I'm hungry.

We can eat right away.
I think the soup is still hot.

Well, how do you feel?

How did it go?
─ Huh? Oh ..

Here .. look ..

Oh, I see.
─ What is it?

It's the usual procedure.

Is he going to get his pension?
─ Sure, he's entitled to it.

But it will take time.

Maybe four or five weeks.

Does that mean we have
to stay here that long?

Don't be so selfish. Look at the
wonderful family life I've had with you.

It's good, huh?

The soup .. good?

She is a wonderful cook.

It's going to get rough when you
get used to this kind of conversation.

It won't be for long.

What do you mean?

You don't think I'm
going to stay with him?

I don't get you.

I married a healthy man
and now he's a cripple.

What's on your mind?

I don't know yet.

But I'm certainly not going
to be the sucker around here.

Take it easy.

Some more soup?

Some more soup?

Look kid, don't tell me what to do.

Did you expect me to play
nursemaid for the rest of his life?

Ah, baloney.

The minute I get some dough out
of him, I'm going to beat it, but fast.

[ Steve's voice: ]
"Why did you ever marry her?"

[ Betty's voice: ]
"I was in a jam and I needed an out."

"Anybody was good enough."

You mean they wouldn't give me
a divorce because of his sickness?

Nobody can change it but you
probably wouldn't get a dime.

Don't tell me.

I know how to handle him.

I'll chop him up but good.

Say, my sister used to run
around with a smart lawyer.

He knew all the angles.

Maybe I should speak to him,

Yeah, that might be good.

I could run in tomorrow
if I can borrow your car.

I got to pick up some things anyhow.

Would you really do it Steve, for me?

I'd do a lot more for you, Betty.

Are you crazy? Don't do that.
He isn't blind. He's only deaf.

Look at him, that old spider.
How he stares at me.

He makes me sick.
─ What does he want?

Tell him to stop gaping at me
or I'll toss this drink in his face.

Stop that .. maybe
he can read your lips.

How could he?

Why don't you get lost you old buzzard.

It's like he likes it.

Ain't that a scream?

You know what I'd like to do?

I'd like to slap your fat kisser
right and left you old monkey.

The old billy-goat.

You sucker. I married your bank account.

But the trouble is I can't get to it.
Ain't that a joke? Ha ha ha.

It's a lot of fun, huh.

Did you talk to the lawyer?

Yeah, I was right. There is
nothing you can about a divorce.

Well that kills that.

What did he say about the money?

The only way you can get at the
money is if you have a joint account.

What's that?
─ Well ..

Here is what the lawyer gave me.

This has be filled out and
signed by both of you.

Right in the bank.

Signed by both. He'll never do that.

Why don't you ask him? He might.
─ No, he won't.

The sickness is getting him down.

I used to whistle and he jumped.

Now he's different.

He mopes and he's stubborn.

If I could get a better job and make
more money, I'd take you away from here.

You really would?
─ Like a flash.

What about that Catherine
who's always calling you?

She's just for laughs.

Maybe I'd just be for laughs, too.

Sure. That's why I had the jalopy going
sixty miles an hour getting back here.

Just for laughs.

What affection.

Betty, wait.

I brought you something.
A little present.

That's cute.

My sister had three of
them so I took one for you.

Hey, let me do that.

So, you stole for me.

Taking something from your
sister? That's not stealing.

But I think I could steal for you, baby.

Let's face it, I'm nuts about you.

What kind of a character are you anyway?

Maybe no character at all.

Well, I know what I want.

Shoot. I forgot to report that I'm back.

Hello?

Mr Taylor?

Yeah, I'm back.

Yeah, I'll hold it.

What's the matter with him,
lying there like a corpse?

That's what I mean.

He stares into space,
doesn't eat, doesn't talk.

Okay, I'll wait.

And that's supposed to be my life.

Ha .. until death do us part.

Oh yeah, there was another
thing the lawyer said.

In case the husband dies, all the money
goes automatically to the widow.

Even without a signature?

Yeah, I'm still waiting.

That's what he said.

H's mean enough to live to be a hundred.

The stars are out. Ought to
be a beautiful day tomorrow.

Hey, what's this?

I forgot. It's for you.
That girl of yours.

Again?

Hello, Catherine.

Look, you've got to stop calling
me on this line. It's a company line.

I don't know when.

I tell you I don't know.

I'm going to hang up now. Goodbye.

Nah, no no. I can't sign this.

There is no reason for it.
─ But I told you: the house.

I won't sign anything and that's final.

That dirty old miser. I knew it.

Hold your temper. You can try it again.

How about a game of gin rummy, huh?
─ That's just what I need.

You want to play a little cards?

A little cards. Come on,
it will cheer you up.

Why are you always so worried about him?

I don't know. I kinda feel
sorry for the old geezer.

I deal, huh?

You look beautiful tonight.

I'm so glad you like me.

I like everything about
you, Betty. You know that.

You throw first. Throw.

Alright.

Don't worry, baby.
Everything will come out alright.

You'll see.

All by itself? What do you know?

I didn't want to tell you because ..

You kinda feel sorry for him.

Last night he wanted to beat me.

Such bad luck. I always
throw away the wrong card.

Now this might sound silly, but I ..

Can't get over the feeling ..

He can hear.

You're crazy.

Maybe so, but ..

I can't get rid of the feeling.

See .. he didn't hear a thing.

Arrgh!

At last, a good card.

At last.

You could kill me
and he'd just sit there.

I can't play.

I am too tired.

Don't forget tomorrow. Track inspection.
─ I won't.

I'd better go with you the first time.

You have a pleasant trip ahead.

Nothing but tracks,
more tracks, switches.

Telegraph posts.

And then comes a bridge.

So he wanted to beat you?

If he lays a finger on you, I'll ..

Get out.

I said get out .. beat it!

The old man is getting jealous.

Steve, maybe you'd better go.

If he gives you any
trouble, you let me know.

"Dear Mr Keller, I need your
help and understanding."

"I confess I tried to cheat the company
by pretending that I couldn't hear."

"I did it because .."

Betty.

What happened?

What did he do to you?

He beat me.

Why that dirty old ..
─ No, don't.

He's asleep now.

Steve, help me.

Do something.

I will. Baby, I will. Just give me time.

Oh you poor little girl.

You're shaking.

I've been longing to
hold you in my arms.

Betty .. what is it?

I'll kill him.
─ Steve!

There is a way.

Tomorrow, in track
inspection, there is a bridge.

Near to the warning sign
there is a slope with no fence.

It's so easy to slip and fall.

It is 200 feet and there are rocks.

Just an accident.

Not a living soul around.

Please.

Just hold me.

You'd better go before he wakes up.

Heaven knows what he'll do to me.

Steve, I'm so scared.

I love you.

Hi. How do you feel, Hunky?

Fine, fine.

Oh, you're getting to read lips. Good.

I sure need a pair of new shoes.

I'll get you some.

Hunky.

You can hear.

You remember when we went
into town together the last time?

After you left me.

A car knocked me down.

I had a shock.

And then.

A miracle happened.

I could hear again.

Hunky.

I can't believe it.

Yeah .. then I've made a bad mistake.

For her sake I decided to remain deaf.

Gee, you put it over on me.
I sure believed you.

You don't know what I'm going through.

Professor.

You must help me.

Hunky, you know you can trust me.

I do .. now listen.

I wrote a letter to Mr Keller.
That's the general manager.

I told him the truth.

Why, he's a great guy with a
lot of human understanding.

He'll help me. He'll tell me what to do.

And then I'll sweep
the dirt out of my house.

But Hunky, you don't have
to tell anybody the truth.

Just pretend that all of a
sudden you can hear again.

No, no, I want the truth.

No tricks any more. It doesn't pay.
Just do what I say.

Be here at four.

You give him the letter.

And wait for his answer .. understand?

And now, stay here.

I'll get you a pair of nice shoes.

Almost new.

That sun is tricky.
You'd better watch it.

Your sister called me this morning.
─ My sister? What did she want?

Customers on to her, and they're crying
for you, making all kinds of scenes.

Why doesn't she leave me alone.
I told her it was no use.

Well, it's none of my business.

Oh yes it is your business
and very much so.

Where is Jan?
─ Who cares?

I guess it's about time to go.

Your skin is like velvet.

You sure drive a guy crazy.

Steve.

I know, Betty. About last night.

You didn't mean what you said.
You were nervous and upset.

I meant every word of it.

I can't believe it.
─ I'm desperate. I want to get out.

Without money, what can I do?

I tried everything.

He's got $7,300 in the bank.

We could go anyplace away from
here and be happy together.

By just pushing him over a cliff?

We'd never get away with it.

You'd come running back, excited, crying
for help. As long as nobody sees you ..

No.

I couldn't do it. I'm no killer.

Steve.

Just one second will change everything.

We'd be together. We'd be free.

I was looking for you. It's time to go.

You see.

Some years ago, a guy was murdered here.

Pushed down.

For a few bucks.

What do you want?

Nothing. I just came to
see my friend, Hunky.

They aren't back yet.
─ Alright, I'll wait.

Why are you always snooping
around here? ─ Me?

Yes, you! Peeping in windows, spying,
sticking your nose into everything.

Why Mrs Horak, I just
came to make a social call.

Stop your stupid jokes and beat it!

You certainly are nervous today, madam.
But you won't mind if I wait outside.

Steve.

Stop it.

Ah, it was a nice walk.

Good for the lungs.

No, what?

I told you I couldn't do it.

Everything would be over by now.

For a second I thought of it,
and then he looked at me.

I couldn't do it.

Now we're right back with nothing.

One minute of guts
and you didn't have it.

If you could have seen his eyes.

Like an old dog.

Don't you understand?

Shut up.

I'm through with you.

Freddy, give me a line please.

Orbit 2351.

Irma? I was afraid you'd be out. Listen.

I've got to get out of here. I'm up
to my ears. Can you pick me up?

Fine. Bring them along,
let's have some fun.

I'll put on my best dress.
I'll be beautiful.

So long. Don't keep me waiting.

[ Car horn ]

Betty .. don't go. Please.

Get out of my way.
I don't even hear you.

Betty, I'm warning you.
You're not going without me.

Grow up.
─ Betty!

Betty what?

All of a sudden you're so tough, but
when you had a chance to prove it ..

Let me go. You turn my stomach.

You're going to be sorry for that.

Here. Red wine.

It's good for any kind of trouble.

Here, take it!

Here is some more.

It won't harm you.
You're a big boy. Here.

I'll take one too .. I sure need it.

Are you better?

Why did they have to send me here?

Of all the guys ..

Why me?

Say, I know you can hear.

I can feel it.

What's your game?

What are you trying to do?

Hey.

It is almost five.
The train will be here any minute.

Come, come, come. Sober up.

Wash your face and get ready. Come.

Leave me alone.

Say, what's going on here?

It looks like it was a big
night for everybody.

Where's my suitcase? I'm getting out.

What do you want? Get out of here.

I said get out of here.

Don't stare at me like that.
Beat it. You can't scare me.

Don't be a fool! Open that door
and keep away from me.

Keep away I said or I'll thrown this
lighter right in your face. I mean it!

Steve, now I just wanted to
make you jealous. Steve ..

Stop or I'll scream for help!

Hey, you ..

You fool.

What are you trying to do?

Ruin your life?

For her?

She isn't worth it.

[ Telephone ]

Never mind. I'll take it.

Hello?

Tank Stop 47.

Can't you call back later?

Oh ..

Poor girl.

Is it serious?

Uhuh.

Right. I'll tell him.

It's your sister.

I knew it. I knew it all the
time that you could hear.

Why you dirty old beast.

I'm fed up with this mess.
This rat-hole.

I'm sick and tired.
Why did I ever çome here?

Kill each other!

Let me through.

She's not for you.

Talk to your sister. It's very urgent.

Here.

Dorothy?

It was Catherine.

She tried to kill herself.

Because of me.
─ I know.

It will be alright. And you, too.

Doing your house-cleaning, I see.
─ Oh, show me.

What happened to our Romeo?
─ Leave him alone.

What does it say?

Well, it's not too frieñdly
but here it says ..

"Best regards, yours."

So I hope it will ..

[ Puppy noises ]

Say, what's that?

I told you I'd bring you a new one.

It dîdn't cost a dime.

Ah, that's what I should have
brought home in the first place.

T-G