1 00:00:10,360 --> 00:00:17,914 Restored by the BFI National Archives in association with Adelphi Films 2 00:00:18,360 --> 00:00:25,914 With the support of Laura Camuti In memory of Peter Sellers 3 00:00:28,760 --> 00:00:37,714 “Let’s be crazy” is suitable for all audiences 4 00:01:01,160 --> 00:01:06,359 LET'S BE CRAZY 5 00:03:39,240 --> 00:03:40,992 The food is delicious here. 6 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:41,990 Giuseppe! 7 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:44,196 What do you want, if we have it? 8 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:47,000 I am very hungry, I would like a special dish. 9 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:49,470 your desires are disorderly. 10 00:03:49,720 --> 00:03:51,278 - A European dish. - Of course. 11 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:52,669 A beef and carrots. 12 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:56,072 Beef and carrots? 13 00:03:56,320 --> 00:04:01,474 Listen, I have for you beautiful Neapolitan-style spaghetti. 14 00:04:01,720 --> 00:04:03,278 Large and fine, as you like them. 15 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:05,078 But I want beef and carrots. 16 00:04:05,320 --> 00:04:07,276 But no... Holy Mary! 17 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:09,670 Please listen to me. 18 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:13,071 I have Neapolitan spaghetti, large and thin, 19 00:04:13,320 --> 00:04:14,958 with homemade tomato sauce. 20 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:17,668 But I want beef and carrots! 21 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:20,680 Name of a wooden pipe! 22 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:26,271 you have the audacity to come to my splendid club, 23 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:29,876 to step on my toes and scream in my ears, 24 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:33,271 telling me that you want beef and carrots! 25 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:37,153 Very good, I will take your sad spaghetti. 26 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:39,152 Sorry, we don't have any more. 27 00:04:39,400 --> 00:04:42,756 But for you, I have a special dish: the “bollito con carote”! 28 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:45,355 - What is this ? - A beef and carrots. 29 00:04:45,600 --> 00:04:48,558 Waiter, find a table for these brave people. 30 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:56,558 Who are these two people? 31 00:04:56,800 --> 00:04:58,950 They are Pat Kay and Betty Ankers. 32 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:07,912 I asked myself bluntly 33 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:10,993 ''Honestly, is this love?'' 34 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:15,399 You should have seen my smile 35 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:18,598 When I shouted: ''Yes, I love him to death!'' 36 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:22,596 Then I said, "Well, friends 37 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:26,995 ''He should know that'' 38 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:35,109 So I promised myself to tell him without being cowardly 39 00:05:36,440 --> 00:05:41,594 Honey, now that the secret is revealed 40 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,829 How long will I continue 41 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:54,834 Alone in my corner, dreaming? 42 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:59,716 In my corner, I dream of you 43 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:04,869 I told myself things clearly, once good 44 00:06:06,520 --> 00:06:08,476 I asked myself bluntly 45 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:11,075 ''Honestly, is this love?'' 46 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:13,675 You should have seen my smile 47 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:16,070 When I shouted: ''Yes, I love him to death!'' 48 00:06:16,320 --> 00:06:20,279 Then I said: ''Well, friends, he should know that'' 49 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:25,154 So I promised myself to tell him without being cowardly 50 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:28,833 Honey, now that the secret is revealed 51 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:32,638 How long will I continue 52 00:06:33,280 --> 00:06:39,230 Alone in my corner, dreaming? 53 00:06:43,280 --> 00:06:44,235 One moment, sir. 54 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:47,836 Don't stop me, boy, I just did 3 km. 55 00:06:48,080 --> 00:06:50,640 - And so? - 3 km on foot, it's easy. 56 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:52,438 - do you serve crabs? - 0 yes. 57 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:54,636 - Serve my friend, he is hungry. - THANKS. 58 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:57,440 - It's a gift. - I'm bringing him back for dinner. 59 00:06:57,680 --> 00:07:00,035 - No, he has already had dinner. - One moment, sir. 60 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:02,635 Don't talk to me like that, I don't like your tone. 61 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,393 - How old are you? - 68 years old. 62 00:07:04,640 --> 00:07:05,595 - How old? - 69. 63 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:08,593 - you said 68. - Time flies! 64 00:07:08,840 --> 00:07:10,193 - Is this Dixie here? - No. 65 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:11,395 I went to the wrong club. 66 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:27,513 I didn't know that a look could 67 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:33,509 Tell me everything I expected 68 00:07:34,600 --> 00:07:39,958 I didn't know how much you loved me 69 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:45,149 Until we kiss for real 70 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:52,152 I didn't know two arms could 71 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:57,311 Hold me forever 72 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:03,949 I didn't know how much you loved me 73 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:09,558 Until we kiss for real 74 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:15,151 Words can have a lot of meaning 75 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:20,955 Whether spoken or written 76 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:27,432 But you told me much more, my darling 77 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:33,630 By passing many things over in silence 78 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:39,355 I didn't know that two lips could 79 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:44,875 Kiss me and say 'I love you' 80 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:51,074 I didn't know how much you loved me 81 00:08:51,320 --> 00:08:56,872 Until we kiss for real 82 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:01,959 Words can have a lot of meaning 83 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:06,751 Whether spoken or written 84 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:13,553 But you told me much more, my darling 85 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:19,750 By passing many things over in silence 86 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:28,555 I didn't know that two lips could 87 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:33,757 Kiss me and say 'I love you' 88 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:40,672 I didn't know how much you loved me 89 00:09:40,920 --> 00:09:48,873 Until we kiss for real 90 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:55,795 Thanks, but I could have done it. 91 00:09:56,040 --> 00:09:59,191 - Really ? - 0yes, my strength is limitless. 92 00:09:59,440 --> 00:10:01,795 - Ah good ? - Nothing can resist me. 93 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:05,191 Well, Beatrice, let's see what's on the menu. 94 00:10:06,720 --> 00:10:07,675 Look. 95 00:10:08,720 --> 00:10:12,076 - do you speak French? - 0yes, almost fluently. 96 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:14,470 - Really ? - Yes, listen. 97 00:10:19,640 --> 00:10:21,835 GOOD. And what about a fish? 98 00:10:22,280 --> 00:10:24,953 What does that tell me? Fish don't talk. 99 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:27,352 Cédric, you are wonderful. 100 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:30,353 I say always that life is a spectacle. 101 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:32,556 - That's what I say too. - Ah good ? 102 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:34,552 That's where I must have heard it. 103 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,153 Cédric, you are wonderful. 104 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:37,355 Well, I'm having fun. 105 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:40,558 Life is very dull when you're not having fun. 106 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,753 It must be terrible to be illiterate, right? 107 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:47,636 Anyway, let me take a look to the wine list. 108 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:50,438 Beatrice, what do you want? 109 00:10:52,840 --> 00:10:53,795 I'll let you choose. 110 00:10:54,040 --> 00:10:54,995 Very good. 111 00:10:58,720 --> 00:10:59,869 I can help you ? 112 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:04,272 Can we have two glasses of cooking wine? 113 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:09,349 0h, sorry. 114 00:11:10,120 --> 00:11:13,476 you have blue Rizzlas and snuff? 115 00:11:13,720 --> 00:11:15,278 - 0yes, sir. - THANKS. 116 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:19,515 Thanks, here's half a shilling for the inconvenience. 117 00:11:19,760 --> 00:11:21,113 No disturbance, sir. 118 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:23,112 Ah good ? In this case, I'll take it back. 119 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:25,318 Cédric, you are wonderful! 120 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:26,709 Isn't it? 121 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,712 Tell me a little about myself. 122 00:13:41,280 --> 00:13:43,475 - Well, you shaved me. - What ? 123 00:13:43,720 --> 00:13:44,675 you shaved me. 124 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:46,797 you... shaved? 125 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:47,790 Shaved. 126 00:13:48,040 --> 00:13:50,600 Ah, shaved! 127 00:13:58,920 --> 00:14:02,879 Oh, Mary, London is a city that dazzles me 128 00:14:03,120 --> 00:14:07,272 People here work day and night 129 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:11,672 They do not harvest neither potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat 130 00:14:11,920 --> 00:14:15,629 But some are looking for gold beating the pavement 131 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:21,474 At least that's what I was told 132 00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:29,274 So, I too got into it 133 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:32,912 But seeing what I found 134 00:14:33,160 --> 00:14:36,709 I would have been better off staying 135 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:40,714 Near the Morne Mountains 136 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:45,476 By the sea 137 00:14:55,320 --> 00:14:59,279 There are pretty girls here, beautiful creatures 138 00:14:59,520 --> 00:15:04,071 Having splendid shapes unique in nature 139 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:08,677 With a dream complexion, rose and cream 140 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:14,429 But I have one thing to say on this very subject 141 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:21,233 If you're going to sniff those roses I spoke of 142 00:15:21,600 --> 00:15:30,759 Their color risks to stay on your nose 143 00:15:31,880 --> 00:15:35,919 I will pick the rose 144 00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:39,709 Who waits for me very quietly 145 00:15:40,360 --> 00:15:45,514 Near the Morne Mountains 146 00:15:45,880 --> 00:15:53,389 By the sea 147 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,035 have you reserved? 148 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:05,874 Reserved? Do I seem reserved? 149 00:16:06,120 --> 00:16:09,430 - What is your name ? -Crystal Jolifesse. 150 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:12,433 I kindly ask you find me a place. 151 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:16,237 Young man, you don't feel anything burning? 152 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:17,993 Uh, yes, ma’am. 153 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:22,400 My backside is on fire! 154 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:23,595 Stop! 155 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:25,990 Don't touch my behind! 156 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:27,992 - There you are, madam. - It's good ? 157 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:32,674 I have to go to the toilet if my insurance covered me. 158 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:33,875 Good, ma'am. 159 00:16:34,680 --> 00:16:37,558 Crystal, I'm taking you home! 160 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,274 go away, Jim Jolifesse. 161 00:16:39,880 --> 00:16:42,440 First, the housekeeper, and now this. 162 00:16:42,880 --> 00:16:46,509 If Rita Hayworth can do it, me too. 163 00:16:46,760 --> 00:16:48,671 I like chutney, like everyone else. 164 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:52,954 But this dissolute life will destroy your beauty! 165 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:55,156 Well, I don't care. 166 00:16:55,760 --> 00:17:00,311 You, the queen of the village of 1951! 167 00:17:00,560 --> 00:17:01,709 Stop! 168 00:17:01,960 --> 00:17:03,552 A woman's place is at home. 169 00:17:03,920 --> 00:17:07,469 Hold on! I had to mark my place here! 170 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:11,076 In this case, my dear, the evening ends there! 171 00:17:11,320 --> 00:17:13,880 Come on, that’s enough, let’s go back! 172 00:17:14,640 --> 00:17:15,993 0h there! 173 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:22,039 You and I could be a pair. A hell of a pair. 174 00:17:22,760 --> 00:17:24,512 I wonder what follows. 175 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:28,070 0h, it's me! please excuse me. 176 00:17:31,440 --> 00:17:32,998 - Boniour! - Boniour. 177 00:17:33,240 --> 00:17:35,800 I will remind you your French lessons. 178 00:17:36,040 --> 00:17:38,395 you remember what the teacher said 179 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:41,712 that it was necessary to have the correct pronunciation. 180 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:45,714 you also remember little songs like... 181 00:17:48,440 --> 00:17:50,590 you remember it, like... 182 00:17:56,240 --> 00:17:59,789 you remember it, but the best known is called... 183 00:18:10,320 --> 00:18:15,075 On the Avignon Bridge 184 00:18:15,320 --> 00:18:21,873 We dance there, we dance there 185 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:26,274 On the Avignon bridge 186 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:32,072 We all dance in circles 187 00:18:32,520 --> 00:18:35,876 Beautiful ladies do like that , 188 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:42,915 And handsome gentlemen do like that , 189 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:50,556 On the Avignon Bridge 190 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:57,751 We dance there, we dance there 191 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:02,359 On the Avignon bridge 192 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:11,959 We all dance in circles 193 00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:58,313 Boy, this way! 194 00:19:58,560 --> 00:20:02,109 What's the problem? Joe the Resourceful, fixes everything. 195 00:20:02,360 --> 00:20:05,113 Sorry for the outfit, but here I come. What is there? 196 00:20:05,360 --> 00:20:06,713 - I have a problem. - A problem? 197 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:08,313 I saw him when you arrived. 198 00:20:08,560 --> 00:20:10,676 Come on, I have a problem! 199 00:20:10,920 --> 00:20:12,273 A problem, huh? 200 00:20:12,720 --> 00:20:15,473 - where are you from? - From Strasbourg. 201 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:18,075 Don't eat the sausages, believe me. 202 00:20:18,320 --> 00:20:19,469 Come on, I don't have all day. 203 00:20:19,720 --> 00:20:21,472 This chicken is really cooked. 204 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:24,473 I know, he's cooked, dead. 205 00:20:24,720 --> 00:20:26,073 I have the death certificate... 206 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:28,675 No matter, rid me of this carcass. 207 00:20:28,920 --> 00:20:32,879 get rid of it? It's the undertaker's day off! 208 00:20:33,120 --> 00:20:36,749 In short, this chicken can be saved by science, believe me. 209 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:38,353 - Is he done for? - No. 210 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:39,953 - Does it taste good? - 0 yes. 211 00:20:40,200 --> 00:20:42,270 - A little salt? - 0yes, with pleasure. 212 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:44,351 Sea salt for the captain. 213 00:20:44,600 --> 00:20:45,953 - Does it taste better? - 0 yes. 214 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:47,952 - Give me your place. - All right. 215 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:50,350 Hold it, let's go. 216 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:51,350 there you go. 217 00:20:51,600 --> 00:20:53,750 - do you like potatoes? - I adore ! 218 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,558 A potato lover... 219 00:20:55,800 --> 00:20:57,552 let's see what that gives. 220 00:20:58,320 --> 00:20:59,469 Pass me a piece of bread. 221 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:02,280 - I ate two. - Five, but we don't count. 222 00:21:02,520 --> 00:21:04,078 - So, is it good? - 0 yes. 223 00:21:04,320 --> 00:21:05,355 Perfect, let's continue. 224 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:25,916 So, did you like it, son? 225 00:24:26,160 --> 00:24:27,878 Yes, it was wonderful. 226 00:24:28,120 --> 00:24:29,473 - did you like it? - 0 yes. 227 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:32,592 Well, not me. 228 00:24:32,840 --> 00:24:35,798 Go get me the cook. Quickly, go get it. 229 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:39,589 I didn't like it at all, I've never eaten anything like it. 230 00:24:41,640 --> 00:24:43,915 Boy! What is this service? 231 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:52,116 What I'm going to do has been censored. 232 00:24:56,560 --> 00:24:58,198 Too bad you didn't see it. 233 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:09,398 Sherlock Holmes and Watson investigate crimes 234 00:25:09,640 --> 00:25:13,997 In my eyes, they waste their time and get depressed 235 00:25:15,520 --> 00:25:21,277 Me, I sincerely think that they have better things to do 236 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:26,514 I will explain everything to you and amaze you 237 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:33,952 My dog made herself beautiful with another dog 238 00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:39,549 My cat disappeared since Sunday morning 239 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:45,158 And my man is in Paris with the neighbor's wife 240 00:25:45,440 --> 00:25:50,195 We will have to investigate on what we call sin 241 00:25:50,960 --> 00:25:56,512 My aunt went to do a cruise for a millionaire 242 00:25:56,960 --> 00:26:01,909 But no worries, it's paid by his partner 243 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:07,712 My uncle is having the time of his life and drinks like a hole 244 00:26:07,960 --> 00:26:12,909 We will have to investigate on what we call sin 245 00:26:13,160 --> 00:26:18,917 There must be a reason, everyone leaves the house 246 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:23,119 I wonder why are they all leaving? 247 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:29,717 For me it's betrayal, but there must be a reason 248 00:26:29,960 --> 00:26:34,112 And I hope to discover it one day 249 00:26:35,080 --> 00:26:40,234 I bought a case of whiskey and bottles of gin 250 00:26:41,080 --> 00:26:46,108 I'm looking for a man who looks like Errol Flynn 251 00:26:46,360 --> 00:26:51,559 When I find it, he will only have to take me 252 00:26:51,800 --> 00:26:56,351 And I will investigate on what we call sin 253 00:26:57,000 --> 00:27:04,918 We will have to investigate on what we call sin 254 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:22,833 Are you finished soon? 255 00:31:23,080 --> 00:31:24,832 No, we're taking our time. 256 00:31:25,080 --> 00:31:26,229 I'll fix that. 257 00:31:28,080 --> 00:31:29,433 Intriguing, isn't it? 258 00:31:30,800 --> 00:31:32,950 This film will not have a happy ending! 259 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:51,631 Adaptation: Edouard SONET 260 00:31:51,840 --> 00:31:53,637 Subtitles: C.M.C.