1 00:00:36,950 --> 00:00:38,200 REPORTERS: Here, that looks like him! 2 00:00:38,370 --> 00:00:39,330 Mr. Selfridge! 3 00:00:39,490 --> 00:00:44,620 (men shouting) 4 00:00:44,790 --> 00:00:46,500 Why were you in Germany, Mr. Selfridge? 5 00:00:46,670 --> 00:00:51,010 (men talking over each other) 6 00:00:51,170 --> 00:00:52,630 (cameras snapping) 7 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:55,510 (men continue questioning) 8 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:57,890 Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen, 9 00:00:58,050 --> 00:00:59,510 I'll answer all of your questions in due course. 10 00:01:07,060 --> 00:01:08,060 (door slams) 11 00:01:08,230 --> 00:01:10,070 Welcome back, Mr. Selfridge. 12 00:01:11,690 --> 00:01:13,030 Harry, you're home. 13 00:01:13,190 --> 00:01:14,820 Thank God. 14 00:01:14,990 --> 00:01:16,410 Pa. 15 00:01:16,570 --> 00:01:17,870 What's going on out there? 16 00:01:18,030 --> 00:01:19,530 What's all this about a scandal in the press? 17 00:01:19,700 --> 00:01:21,740 (knocking at the door) 18 00:01:21,910 --> 00:01:24,370 Victor's downstairs, Agnes. 19 00:01:24,540 --> 00:01:26,290 He's come to walk you to work. 20 00:01:26,460 --> 00:01:28,710 How did you sleep last night? 21 00:01:28,880 --> 00:01:30,500 Better, thank you. 22 00:01:37,550 --> 00:01:39,180 Morning, Victor. 23 00:01:39,350 --> 00:01:41,060 VICTOR: Morning. 24 00:01:41,220 --> 00:01:42,390 What is the matter? 25 00:01:47,150 --> 00:01:48,810 It's Agnes. 26 00:01:48,980 --> 00:01:50,270 She's being so brave, 27 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:51,770 but it's been a week since that dreadful telegram 28 00:01:51,940 --> 00:01:53,190 and we've heard nothing since. 29 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:55,280 When they say George is missing... 30 00:01:57,990 --> 00:01:59,870 Well, maybe they mean something else. 31 00:02:01,580 --> 00:02:02,910 It is a possibility. 32 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:05,620 But surely the Army would know if George had been killed? 33 00:02:05,790 --> 00:02:08,330 War is more chaotic than you think. 34 00:02:08,500 --> 00:02:11,340 It's hard to get information. 35 00:02:11,500 --> 00:02:13,340 Well, if Agnes can remain positive, then so must we. 36 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:15,420 Maybe she's right and George is still alive. 37 00:02:17,260 --> 00:02:21,220 I believe in these feelings. 38 00:02:23,430 --> 00:02:24,970 Your family... 39 00:02:27,850 --> 00:02:31,520 I always knew, I think, that they were dead. 40 00:02:31,690 --> 00:02:36,320 But it is only recently that I have accepted it. 41 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:38,780 Only since I met you. 42 00:02:38,950 --> 00:02:41,070 You mustn't talk like that. 43 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:42,990 There is nothing wrong 44 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:44,740 with the way I feel about you. 45 00:02:44,910 --> 00:02:46,330 Nothing at all. 46 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:13,610 GERMAN OFFICER: Herr Selfridge... 47 00:03:15,980 --> 00:03:20,110 (Speaking German) 48 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:27,200 ROSE: Harry? 49 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:34,420 Why didn't you tell me you were going to Germany? 50 00:03:34,590 --> 00:03:36,460 I've been so worried. 51 00:03:36,630 --> 00:03:37,630 I'm sorry. 52 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:39,420 I had my reasons. 53 00:03:39,590 --> 00:03:42,430 Delphine told me about Mr. Summertime. 54 00:03:42,590 --> 00:03:44,350 She made no attempt to contact him for me. 55 00:03:44,510 --> 00:03:46,180 Don't be angry with her. 56 00:03:46,350 --> 00:03:48,270 She told me who Summertime is and what he does. 57 00:03:48,430 --> 00:03:50,060 I went in with open eyes. 58 00:03:54,980 --> 00:03:56,270 Papers. 59 00:04:14,210 --> 00:04:15,290 (exhales) 60 00:04:15,460 --> 00:04:16,540 Harry... 61 00:04:16,710 --> 00:04:18,000 Harry, are you all right? 62 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:23,840 I am now. 63 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:27,760 I missed you so much. 64 00:04:31,390 --> 00:04:34,350 I should have told you where I was going. 65 00:04:34,520 --> 00:04:37,110 From now on, we'll face everything together. 66 00:04:37,270 --> 00:04:38,320 No secrets. 67 00:04:38,480 --> 00:04:40,280 No secrets. 68 00:04:44,820 --> 00:04:47,410 WOMAN: Did you see what happened with Irene the other day? 69 00:04:47,580 --> 00:04:48,740 Yes, I can't believe it! 70 00:04:48,910 --> 00:04:50,750 I know, and then she actually picked it up 71 00:04:50,910 --> 00:04:52,500 and put it down beside the counter! 72 00:04:52,660 --> 00:04:54,330 A lack of customers should not be seen 73 00:04:54,500 --> 00:04:56,790 as an opportunity to indulge in idle chitchat. 74 00:04:56,960 --> 00:04:58,790 Please return to your station, Miss Brown, immediately. 75 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:00,050 Sorry, Mr. Thackeray. 76 00:05:01,460 --> 00:05:02,550 Sorry. 77 00:05:06,590 --> 00:05:09,850 (protestors shouting) 78 00:05:10,010 --> 00:05:11,470 Yank go home! 79 00:05:11,640 --> 00:05:12,430 Shame on you! 80 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:15,730 It's been like this all week, 81 00:05:15,900 --> 00:05:17,060 since the newspaper article came out. 82 00:05:17,230 --> 00:05:18,810 Should we go round the back? 83 00:05:18,980 --> 00:05:20,110 I'm not sneaking into my own store! 84 00:05:20,270 --> 00:05:21,570 Traitor! 85 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:24,110 Selfridge, you traitor! 86 00:05:24,280 --> 00:05:25,360 Please! 87 00:05:26,360 --> 00:05:27,450 KITTY: Mr. Selfridge! 88 00:05:27,620 --> 00:05:28,870 Miss Hawkins, good morning. 89 00:05:29,030 --> 00:05:30,280 I just want to say that 90 00:05:30,450 --> 00:05:31,990 I don't believe a word of these rotten rumors. 91 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:33,250 Thank you, Miss Hawkins. 92 00:05:34,830 --> 00:05:36,830 If he finds out she's been stepping out with Mr. Edwards, 93 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:38,080 she's for the high jump. 94 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:46,050 Oh, Mr. Selfridge! 95 00:05:46,220 --> 00:05:47,640 We've all been so worried about you. 96 00:05:47,800 --> 00:05:48,680 Thank you. 97 00:05:53,180 --> 00:05:54,270 Chief! 98 00:05:54,430 --> 00:05:56,140 You're back! 99 00:06:04,070 --> 00:06:05,150 (knocking) 100 00:06:06,650 --> 00:06:08,860 Oh, thank you. 101 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:15,500 What is it? 102 00:06:15,660 --> 00:06:18,620 The hotel owner says your banker's draft 103 00:06:18,790 --> 00:06:20,540 has come back to him. 104 00:06:20,710 --> 00:06:22,000 Your account's been closed. 105 00:06:22,170 --> 00:06:24,420 How very charming of Loxley. 106 00:06:24,590 --> 00:06:28,800 Well, don't you worry, I can sell my jewels. 107 00:06:28,970 --> 00:06:30,680 They're in the bank. 108 00:06:30,850 --> 00:06:32,560 You must be careful. 109 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:34,310 He'll be looking for you. 110 00:06:34,470 --> 00:06:37,020 I can't hide from him forever. 111 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:44,570 HARRY: No wonder the store is empty! 112 00:06:44,730 --> 00:06:46,400 It's in all the newspapers. 113 00:06:46,570 --> 00:06:48,110 The staff are worried. 114 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:49,700 Sales figures are down. 115 00:06:49,860 --> 00:06:51,160 Then there was this rumor 116 00:06:51,320 --> 00:06:52,620 you were in Germany on business. 117 00:06:52,780 --> 00:06:54,080 I was in Germany. 118 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:55,200 But Why? 119 00:06:55,370 --> 00:06:56,500 I thought we were closing 120 00:06:56,660 --> 00:06:57,500 all our German suppliers down. 121 00:06:57,660 --> 00:06:58,750 We have. 122 00:06:58,910 --> 00:07:00,750 So if we're not still in business with them... 123 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,750 It was government work. 124 00:07:02,920 --> 00:07:05,500 Oh, I see. 125 00:07:05,670 --> 00:07:07,090 They were supposed to keep it quiet and they didn't. 126 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,380 It was handled badly-- I shouldn't have gone. 127 00:07:09,550 --> 00:07:12,180 If it was for the war effort, Chief, you should have. 128 00:07:12,340 --> 00:07:15,060 And if I may say, I'm proud of you. 129 00:07:15,220 --> 00:07:17,680 Thank you, but I don't think you should be. 130 00:07:17,850 --> 00:07:20,060 This store depends on my reputation. 131 00:07:20,230 --> 00:07:23,310 I risked everything, and for what? 132 00:07:23,480 --> 00:07:25,150 DELPHINE: So how's Harry? 133 00:07:25,320 --> 00:07:27,360 Was the German trip incredibly exciting? 134 00:07:27,530 --> 00:07:30,950 I wouldn't say exciting, exactly. 135 00:07:31,110 --> 00:07:33,160 I'm sorry I couldn't find out more for you, 136 00:07:33,320 --> 00:07:35,030 but Bill was totally mum. 137 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:37,080 He wouldn't tell me anything. 138 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:38,870 Oh, well, Harry's home now, 139 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:40,460 safe and sound. 140 00:07:42,460 --> 00:07:44,590 The scandal will blow over. 141 00:07:44,750 --> 00:07:46,380 People have said worse things about me 142 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:48,760 and I'm still standing. 143 00:07:48,920 --> 00:07:50,340 Yes, but you trade in notoriety. 144 00:07:50,510 --> 00:07:51,590 Harry doesn't. 145 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:53,010 He's feeling very let down. 146 00:07:53,180 --> 00:07:55,350 We must think of something to bolster him up. 147 00:07:55,510 --> 00:07:57,060 Remind him of what a wonderful 148 00:07:57,220 --> 00:08:00,140 and unique person he is. 149 00:08:00,310 --> 00:08:03,770 And how do you propose to do that? 150 00:08:03,940 --> 00:08:06,820 There's people in town he might like to meet. 151 00:08:06,980 --> 00:08:10,900 Conjurers, like your husband, who make dreams come true. 152 00:08:11,070 --> 00:08:12,780 What on earth are you talking about? 153 00:08:12,950 --> 00:08:15,450 I think Harry needs a little stardust. 154 00:08:15,620 --> 00:08:17,790 Delphine, this really is not your problem. 155 00:08:17,950 --> 00:08:21,910 Rose, darling, your problems are my problems. 156 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:24,670 That's what friends are for. 157 00:08:24,830 --> 00:08:27,000 Leave it with me. 158 00:08:33,300 --> 00:08:34,680 (knocking) 159 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:37,350 Sir, there's a gentleman to see you. 160 00:08:54,360 --> 00:08:55,450 Thank you. 161 00:08:57,030 --> 00:08:58,700 One of the manufacturers you wanted me to meet with, 162 00:08:58,870 --> 00:08:59,950 Herr Voss... 163 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:00,870 Ah, yes. 164 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:02,250 All of his factories along the Rhine 165 00:09:02,410 --> 00:09:03,540 have been requisitioned. 166 00:09:03,710 --> 00:09:07,210 He's sore about it, very anti-The Kaiser. 167 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,960 I told him the British government 168 00:09:10,130 --> 00:09:12,300 wanted him to work for them, 169 00:09:12,460 --> 00:09:14,380 gathering information. 170 00:09:14,550 --> 00:09:15,760 And? 171 00:09:15,930 --> 00:09:19,220 He's waiting for your fellows to contact him. 172 00:09:19,390 --> 00:09:20,470 That's good news. 173 00:09:20,640 --> 00:09:21,640 He could be very useful to us. 174 00:09:21,810 --> 00:09:22,560 Thank you. 175 00:09:22,730 --> 00:09:24,520 That's it? 176 00:09:26,230 --> 00:09:27,900 What else is there to discuss? 177 00:09:28,060 --> 00:09:32,110 We had a deal that this trip would go unnoticed. 178 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:33,650 Yes, sorry about that. 179 00:09:33,820 --> 00:09:36,410 The British press are a canny bunch. 180 00:09:36,570 --> 00:09:39,370 There also wasn't supposed to be any trouble. 181 00:09:39,530 --> 00:09:41,990 I was questioned in my hotel room for hours. 182 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:43,660 I didn't think I'd get out of there. 183 00:09:43,830 --> 00:09:45,580 But you did. 184 00:09:45,750 --> 00:09:48,750 The point is: you owe me. 185 00:09:48,920 --> 00:09:50,920 There are Selfridge's men fighting in France 186 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:53,510 with shoddy boots on their feet 187 00:09:53,670 --> 00:09:56,430 and the blame has been laid at my door. 188 00:09:56,590 --> 00:09:58,090 I want to know why. 189 00:09:58,260 --> 00:10:00,680 You want me to look into the Procurement Committee? 190 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:02,470 Yes. 191 00:10:02,640 --> 00:10:04,140 I can't do that. 192 00:10:04,310 --> 00:10:06,890 I am sure that Lord Loxley has something to do with this. 193 00:10:07,060 --> 00:10:10,020 It's not in my remit. 194 00:10:10,190 --> 00:10:11,230 I'm sorry, Mr. Selfridge, 195 00:10:11,400 --> 00:10:14,150 but this is your fight. 196 00:10:15,650 --> 00:10:16,740 Not mine. 197 00:10:41,970 --> 00:10:43,140 (clears throat) 198 00:10:43,310 --> 00:10:44,390 (crowd murmuring) 199 00:10:56,900 --> 00:10:59,660 Good evening, everybody. 200 00:10:59,820 --> 00:11:02,620 I wanted to say a few words. 201 00:11:02,780 --> 00:11:06,200 Unfortunately, I was out of the country when this... 202 00:11:06,370 --> 00:11:08,830 ...unpleasant article was printed. 203 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:11,040 Is it true, Mr. Selfridge? 204 00:11:11,210 --> 00:11:13,290 Of course it isn't. 205 00:11:13,460 --> 00:11:15,460 It's all right for you to stand up there and talk about it, 206 00:11:15,630 --> 00:11:17,670 but it's our boys out there. 207 00:11:17,840 --> 00:11:20,260 My brother, my fiancé. 208 00:11:20,430 --> 00:11:22,050 The thought of them with boots which let in the mud... 209 00:11:22,220 --> 00:11:25,600 I understand how upsetting this is, 210 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,520 and I'm as horrified as you are. 211 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:29,140 But you have to believe me. 212 00:11:29,310 --> 00:11:32,480 This is a gross untruth. 213 00:11:32,650 --> 00:11:35,070 Not only is it a pack of lies, 214 00:11:35,230 --> 00:11:37,110 but it was written by a journalist 215 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:38,530 who used to be welcome in this store. 216 00:11:38,690 --> 00:11:40,400 (quietly): Did you know Frank Edwards 217 00:11:40,570 --> 00:11:42,160 was going to write that? 218 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:43,820 I swear I didn't. 219 00:11:43,990 --> 00:11:46,740 If I had, I'd have tried to stop him. 220 00:11:46,910 --> 00:11:49,290 Now, I have written a letter to the paper in question. 221 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:52,330 I, Harry Selfridge, 222 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:55,460 did not and would never recommend poor manufacturers. 223 00:11:55,630 --> 00:11:58,420 Selfridge's prides itself on quality. 224 00:11:58,590 --> 00:12:00,380 It does not let down its customers, 225 00:12:00,550 --> 00:12:04,180 as I would not let down this country. 226 00:12:04,340 --> 00:12:08,060 Questions have to be asked, however, 227 00:12:08,220 --> 00:12:10,390 as to why the Procurement Committee are blaming me 228 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:14,190 for their poor choice in manufacturer. 229 00:12:14,350 --> 00:12:19,030 Trust me, I will get to the bottom of this. 230 00:12:19,190 --> 00:12:24,240 There are employees from this store out there fighting, 231 00:12:24,410 --> 00:12:29,290 and I owe it to them to clear this up. 232 00:12:29,450 --> 00:12:31,500 I have another duty to them, 233 00:12:31,660 --> 00:12:34,210 which is to look after the ones that they've left behind. 234 00:12:34,370 --> 00:12:38,960 We have all heard the very sad news 235 00:12:39,130 --> 00:12:42,760 that some of our Selfridge men will not be coming home. 236 00:12:42,930 --> 00:12:48,760 Their families will not be forgotten. 237 00:12:52,020 --> 00:12:53,560 Thank you. 238 00:12:59,070 --> 00:13:00,150 (knocking) 239 00:13:16,330 --> 00:13:18,250 22 men, Chief. 240 00:13:18,420 --> 00:13:20,630 My God. 241 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:23,170 Next of kin are underlined 242 00:13:23,340 --> 00:13:25,090 and the addresses are on the left. 243 00:13:25,260 --> 00:13:27,260 Thank you, Mr. Grove. 244 00:13:45,740 --> 00:13:47,450 (knocking) 245 00:13:47,610 --> 00:13:48,700 Yes. 246 00:13:51,660 --> 00:13:52,490 Oh, Miss Towler. 247 00:13:52,660 --> 00:13:53,500 Come on in. 248 00:13:57,540 --> 00:13:59,420 I'm very sorry to hear about your brother. 249 00:13:59,590 --> 00:14:02,920 George is missing, he's not dead. 250 00:14:03,090 --> 00:14:04,630 Of course. 251 00:14:06,380 --> 00:14:08,970 You're working late. 252 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:11,350 Yes, there's lots to do now Mr. Leclair is not here. 253 00:14:11,510 --> 00:14:13,560 Ah, Mr. Leclair. 254 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:16,190 I honestly don't know what to make of it all. 255 00:14:16,350 --> 00:14:21,020 You know they're holding him at the American Embassy? 256 00:14:21,190 --> 00:14:21,980 Yeah. 257 00:14:22,150 --> 00:14:23,150 Maybe you could telephone 258 00:14:23,320 --> 00:14:25,360 and find out what's happening? 259 00:14:25,530 --> 00:14:28,280 Mr. Leclair isn't high on my list of priorities right now. 260 00:14:28,450 --> 00:14:30,280 He had the American authorities 261 00:14:30,450 --> 00:14:33,410 chasing after him and he never told me. 262 00:14:33,580 --> 00:14:37,460 If I could get hold of that woman, Valerie... 263 00:14:37,620 --> 00:14:38,790 Valerie Maurel? 264 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:40,830 She's in London and he's been looking for her. 265 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:42,710 She's at the heart of this, I know she is. 266 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:47,130 But I don't know how to begin to find her. 267 00:14:47,300 --> 00:14:49,720 I know someone who might. 268 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:52,800 And he owes me a favor. 269 00:14:56,350 --> 00:14:57,430 Jim. 270 00:14:58,940 --> 00:15:00,230 Mr. Selfridge. 271 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:01,690 Evening Jim, I'm looking for Mr. Summertime. 272 00:15:01,860 --> 00:15:03,820 His secretary said I could find him here. 273 00:15:09,820 --> 00:15:11,240 Mr. Summertime. 274 00:15:11,410 --> 00:15:12,740 A word, please. 275 00:15:16,080 --> 00:15:17,250 Excuse me, ladies. 276 00:15:21,210 --> 00:15:22,460 What is it, Mr. Selfridge? 277 00:15:22,630 --> 00:15:25,090 I need you to do something for me. 278 00:15:25,250 --> 00:15:27,590 Find this woman. 279 00:15:32,550 --> 00:15:35,310 Frank Edwards' paper hasn't printed my letter. 280 00:15:35,470 --> 00:15:37,180 Perhaps it will be in the evening edition? 281 00:15:37,350 --> 00:15:38,850 It better be. 282 00:15:39,020 --> 00:15:41,060 The Times has written about you positively. 283 00:15:41,230 --> 00:15:43,360 That's because I telephoned the editor yesterday 284 00:15:43,520 --> 00:15:44,860 to tell him my side of the story. 285 00:15:45,020 --> 00:15:46,360 He's an honorable man. 286 00:15:46,530 --> 00:15:48,150 The rest of them? 287 00:15:48,320 --> 00:15:49,900 Nothing. 288 00:15:51,360 --> 00:15:53,200 Okay, that's good. 289 00:15:53,370 --> 00:15:54,530 And you can bring that stuff again to me tomorrow? 290 00:15:54,700 --> 00:15:55,830 Of course. 291 00:15:55,990 --> 00:15:58,370 I will personally get it to you by the morning. 292 00:15:58,540 --> 00:15:59,830 BYE bye. 293 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,210 Sir, can I have a word? 294 00:16:02,370 --> 00:16:03,750 Yes. 295 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:05,420 Harry Selfridge. 296 00:16:05,590 --> 00:16:07,050 Aren't we treating him rather poorly? 297 00:16:07,210 --> 00:16:08,960 What are you complaining about? 298 00:16:09,130 --> 00:16:10,260 You got your story. 299 00:16:10,420 --> 00:16:11,550 You did rather well out of it. 300 00:16:11,720 --> 00:16:12,970 But the more I think about it, 301 00:16:13,140 --> 00:16:14,640 the more the whole thing smells wrong. 302 00:16:16,220 --> 00:16:17,720 Selfridge is acting out of character. 303 00:16:17,890 --> 00:16:20,180 He's calling the Procurement Committee liars. 304 00:16:20,350 --> 00:16:22,520 And he more than anyone was trying to pal up to them! 305 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:25,020 He wants to save his own skin. 306 00:16:25,190 --> 00:16:26,690 Well, let's at least print his letter. 307 00:16:26,860 --> 00:16:27,860 No. 308 00:16:28,030 --> 00:16:30,070 It's unpatriotic. 309 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:32,240 Even if there's truth in it? 310 00:16:32,400 --> 00:16:35,370 In war, truth isn't everything. 311 00:16:35,530 --> 00:16:37,740 I disagree. 312 00:16:37,910 --> 00:16:40,910 Do you want to be back where you started, Mr. Edwards? 313 00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:42,620 I can take away your column 314 00:16:42,790 --> 00:16:44,710 as easily as I gave it to you. 315 00:16:44,880 --> 00:16:46,380 Remember that. 316 00:16:53,550 --> 00:16:54,630 (yawning) 317 00:16:54,800 --> 00:16:56,930 No yawning on the floor, Miss Calthorpe. 318 00:16:57,100 --> 00:16:58,180 Sorry, Miss Mardle. 319 00:16:58,350 --> 00:16:59,680 It's just ever so slow, isn't it? 320 00:17:10,610 --> 00:17:14,150 Rearrange these cologne scents, please, Miss Pertree. 321 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:16,870 Six inches between each, no more, no less. 322 00:17:17,030 --> 00:17:18,160 Yes, Miss Hawkins. 323 00:17:23,580 --> 00:17:25,290 What's the matter with you today? 324 00:17:25,460 --> 00:17:27,290 It's just... 325 00:17:27,460 --> 00:17:29,460 I was hoping Mr. Selfridge's letter 326 00:17:29,630 --> 00:17:31,170 would be in the paper this morning 327 00:17:31,340 --> 00:17:32,760 and I could show it to my father. 328 00:17:32,920 --> 00:17:35,510 What's your father got to do with anything? 329 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:36,800 He wants me to leave. 330 00:17:36,970 --> 00:17:38,720 Says I shouldn't work in a shop like this. 331 00:17:38,890 --> 00:17:40,430 I don't know what to do, Miss Hawkins. 332 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:41,680 What do you... 333 00:17:44,810 --> 00:17:47,400 (women gasping) 334 00:17:47,560 --> 00:17:51,230 Darlings, this is the store I've been telling you about. 335 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:54,110 This is Selfridge's! 336 00:17:54,280 --> 00:17:56,070 (talking excitedly) 337 00:17:56,240 --> 00:17:57,700 (cameras snapping) 338 00:17:57,860 --> 00:17:59,490 Let's go shopping! 339 00:18:02,290 --> 00:18:03,160 It's not! 340 00:18:03,330 --> 00:18:05,460 Oh, my goodness! 341 00:18:05,620 --> 00:18:07,080 Then there's this, Chief. 342 00:18:09,210 --> 00:18:11,550 The list is growing daily. 343 00:18:11,710 --> 00:18:13,920 Customers who've closed their accounts. 344 00:18:14,090 --> 00:18:15,880 Mr. Selfridge! 345 00:18:16,050 --> 00:18:18,340 You wouldn't believe who's downstairs! 346 00:18:19,470 --> 00:18:20,550 These are swell. 347 00:18:20,720 --> 00:18:21,640 Feel them, Hattie! 348 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:23,060 So soft! 349 00:18:23,220 --> 00:18:25,230 Darling, they are totally divine! 350 00:18:25,390 --> 00:18:26,890 I'd like five pairs, please, in all your different colors. 351 00:18:27,060 --> 00:18:28,770 Me too. 352 00:18:28,940 --> 00:18:30,770 And can I try on that cute little hat? 353 00:18:30,940 --> 00:18:32,480 Of course! 354 00:18:32,650 --> 00:18:33,780 Pa! 355 00:18:33,940 --> 00:18:35,320 Have you heard who's here? 356 00:18:35,490 --> 00:18:37,070 It's Mabel Normand! 357 00:18:37,240 --> 00:18:38,660 Mabel who? 358 00:18:38,820 --> 00:18:41,370 Do you remember we went to see Mabel at the Wheel together? 359 00:18:41,530 --> 00:18:42,490 Of course. 360 00:18:42,660 --> 00:18:44,160 WOMAN: Get a look at this! 361 00:18:44,330 --> 00:18:45,410 Oh! 362 00:18:45,580 --> 00:18:46,620 I've just got to have 363 00:18:46,790 --> 00:18:48,790 this darling parasol! 364 00:18:51,170 --> 00:18:53,040 (cheering) 365 00:18:53,210 --> 00:18:54,500 Mabel, quit showing off. 366 00:18:54,670 --> 00:18:56,550 Make me! 367 00:18:58,260 --> 00:19:02,010 (crowd laughing) 368 00:19:05,600 --> 00:19:07,230 I'm going to try and get her autograph. 369 00:19:08,940 --> 00:19:10,690 Don't cramp me, people, 370 00:19:10,850 --> 00:19:13,320 or we'll all fall over in a big heap! 371 00:19:13,480 --> 00:19:15,480 Harry, Harry, this is somebody I want you to meet. 372 00:19:15,650 --> 00:19:17,110 Mack Sennett. 373 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:20,530 He's the producer and owner of Keystone film studios. 374 00:19:20,700 --> 00:19:23,160 So good to meet you, Mr. Selfridge. 375 00:19:23,330 --> 00:19:24,490 You've always been an inspiration to me. 376 00:19:24,660 --> 00:19:25,950 Oh, please. 377 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:27,870 When I set up the studio, everybody said I was crazy. 378 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:29,540 A bit like you with your store. 379 00:19:29,710 --> 00:19:30,830 I love your movies. 380 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:31,630 You do? 381 00:19:31,790 --> 00:19:32,750 What's more important 382 00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:33,920 than making people laugh? 383 00:19:34,090 --> 00:19:35,000 That's what I think! 384 00:19:35,170 --> 00:19:37,010 Life can throw bad stuff at you, 385 00:19:37,170 --> 00:19:38,630 but when you walk into a movie theater 386 00:19:38,800 --> 00:19:40,010 and see one of my pictures... 387 00:19:40,180 --> 00:19:41,180 You forget it all. 388 00:19:41,340 --> 00:19:43,510 Until you come out again, of course. 389 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:44,850 (laughs) 390 00:19:45,010 --> 00:19:46,100 Mack's over here promoting 391 00:19:46,260 --> 00:19:48,270 a full-length feature film. 392 00:19:48,430 --> 00:19:49,980 Nobody's done it in comedy before, 393 00:19:50,140 --> 00:19:51,350 so I thought, "Why not?" 394 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:53,060 I'll be sure to catch it. 395 00:19:53,230 --> 00:19:54,940 I'm actually having a party at the club tomorrow night 396 00:19:55,110 --> 00:19:57,480 and we're going to show some of the Mabel films. 397 00:19:57,650 --> 00:19:59,030 Please come, Mr. Selfridge. 398 00:19:59,190 --> 00:19:59,900 I will. 399 00:20:00,070 --> 00:20:02,280 (screaming and laughing) 400 00:20:02,450 --> 00:20:03,910 Mabel! 401 00:20:05,870 --> 00:20:07,450 They're going to visit every department. 402 00:20:07,620 --> 00:20:09,330 I thought it might give the staff a lift. 403 00:20:09,500 --> 00:20:10,620 It's worked already. 404 00:20:10,790 --> 00:20:11,870 Thank you, Delphine. 405 00:20:12,040 --> 00:20:13,670 This is just what we all needed. 406 00:20:19,420 --> 00:20:21,130 (knocking) 407 00:20:24,840 --> 00:20:27,260 All my beautiful jewelry, sold. 408 00:20:29,020 --> 00:20:30,980 Never mind, never mind. 409 00:20:31,140 --> 00:20:32,980 Emeralds don't put food on the table, 410 00:20:33,140 --> 00:20:34,310 but this? 411 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:35,560 This does. 412 00:20:37,610 --> 00:20:39,440 Go on, what is it? 413 00:20:39,610 --> 00:20:42,490 Ladyship, it's Lord Loxley. 414 00:20:43,860 --> 00:20:45,620 He's downstairs. 415 00:20:57,420 --> 00:20:59,420 You've wasted a journey. 416 00:20:59,590 --> 00:21:01,010 I'm not coming back. 417 00:21:04,340 --> 00:21:06,470 I want a divorce. 418 00:21:06,640 --> 00:21:08,510 I think we can come to a better arrangement. 419 00:21:08,680 --> 00:21:11,640 One that doesn't involve scandal. 420 00:21:11,810 --> 00:21:13,890 I don't see what. 421 00:21:14,060 --> 00:21:15,400 Come back and I'll leave you alone. 422 00:21:15,560 --> 00:21:17,190 You can have the house in London. 423 00:21:17,360 --> 00:21:18,940 I'm fully expecting to return to the country soon, 424 00:21:19,110 --> 00:21:22,490 live there as I used to. 425 00:21:22,650 --> 00:21:23,740 On what? 426 00:21:23,900 --> 00:21:25,360 Your dirty money? 427 00:21:25,530 --> 00:21:27,160 Uh-huh. 428 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:30,410 Mae, you always had imagination. 429 00:21:30,580 --> 00:21:33,040 Now let me be clear: 430 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:37,000 I don't want you bandying that story about. 431 00:21:37,170 --> 00:21:41,090 It's in both our interests if you forget it. 432 00:21:41,250 --> 00:21:45,510 Come back and we'll forget this ever happened. 433 00:21:45,680 --> 00:21:48,510 We're good for each other. 434 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:52,600 I knew that from the first time I set my eyes on you. 435 00:21:52,770 --> 00:21:55,980 You've always been the woman for me. 436 00:21:56,140 --> 00:21:59,480 I do appreciate that you're being so reasonable. 437 00:22:01,150 --> 00:22:03,530 I just need some time to think. 438 00:22:03,690 --> 00:22:05,110 Don't leave it too long. 439 00:22:05,280 --> 00:22:08,450 I can't keep the gossips at bay forever. 440 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:28,050 What did he want? 441 00:22:28,220 --> 00:22:30,510 My silence. 442 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:35,350 I need to destroy him. 443 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:37,440 Before he destroys me. 444 00:22:38,650 --> 00:22:40,360 You look very smart today, Florian. 445 00:22:40,520 --> 00:22:43,020 I am going for a job interview. 446 00:22:43,190 --> 00:22:45,070 For the Music in Wartime Committee? 447 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:46,650 No, they have enough musicians. 448 00:22:46,820 --> 00:22:48,990 I am applying to do other war work. 449 00:22:49,160 --> 00:22:50,820 I must help in any way I can. 450 00:22:50,990 --> 00:22:52,780 But the violin... 451 00:22:52,950 --> 00:22:54,330 I appreciate your concern, 452 00:22:54,490 --> 00:22:56,580 but I am able to make these decisions for myself. 453 00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:59,000 Thank you for breakfast. 454 00:23:04,960 --> 00:23:07,130 Poor Florian. 455 00:23:07,300 --> 00:23:09,590 He seemed like he was really cheering up 456 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:11,590 and now he's sad again. 457 00:23:11,760 --> 00:23:12,640 Has anything happened? 458 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:15,430 Oh, I have no idea. 459 00:23:15,600 --> 00:23:17,270 Well, if you'll excuse me. 460 00:23:17,430 --> 00:23:19,230 You're going in early this morning. 461 00:23:19,390 --> 00:23:23,520 I'm going to the American Embassy. 462 00:23:23,690 --> 00:23:25,280 I've written to Mr. Leclair. 463 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:27,360 I thought he should know that Mr. Selfridge 464 00:23:27,530 --> 00:23:29,070 hasn't given up on him. 465 00:23:30,530 --> 00:23:31,870 That's kind of you. 466 00:23:32,030 --> 00:23:34,580 It's not a personal letter. 467 00:23:34,740 --> 00:23:36,490 There's nothing inappropriate about it. 468 00:23:36,660 --> 00:23:37,830 Of course there isn't. 469 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,410 Mr. Leclair is your colleague. 470 00:23:39,580 --> 00:23:41,500 You're worried for him. 471 00:23:41,670 --> 00:23:42,880 I just don't know 472 00:23:43,040 --> 00:23:45,630 how he could have got himself into this position. 473 00:23:45,800 --> 00:23:47,920 You said he was looking for a young lady? 474 00:23:48,090 --> 00:23:50,010 Yes. 475 00:23:50,180 --> 00:23:54,260 Maybe he allowed his emotions to overcome him? 476 00:23:56,220 --> 00:23:58,350 He followed his heart. 477 00:24:00,310 --> 00:24:02,560 I don't know what it's about. 478 00:24:02,730 --> 00:24:04,480 Anyway, it serves him right if he... 479 00:24:07,150 --> 00:24:08,360 Are you all right, my dear? 480 00:24:08,530 --> 00:24:10,110 Of course I am. 481 00:24:11,990 --> 00:24:13,360 Agnes... 482 00:24:13,530 --> 00:24:15,530 Your letter. 483 00:24:21,040 --> 00:24:22,420 Ah, Mr. Leclair. 484 00:24:22,580 --> 00:24:25,040 This is Mr. Regan 485 00:24:25,210 --> 00:24:27,000 of the New York District Attorney's office. 486 00:24:29,550 --> 00:24:32,380 As you know, nine months ago, a considerable sum of money 487 00:24:32,550 --> 00:24:35,300 was embezzled from J. Walter Thompson 488 00:24:35,470 --> 00:24:37,220 whilst you were employed by the company. 489 00:24:37,390 --> 00:24:39,140 I did not take this money. 490 00:24:39,310 --> 00:24:40,770 Then why did you skip the country 491 00:24:40,930 --> 00:24:42,440 before we could even question you? 492 00:24:42,600 --> 00:24:44,230 I panicked. 493 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:47,190 I thought you were coming to arrest me. 494 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:48,270 You skipped because you're guilty. 495 00:24:50,150 --> 00:24:52,490 I'm going to get you back to America 496 00:24:52,650 --> 00:24:55,240 and lock you up for a long time. 497 00:24:55,410 --> 00:25:00,290 Do you understand, Mr. Leclair? 498 00:25:00,450 --> 00:25:03,080 Your luck ran out. 499 00:25:03,250 --> 00:25:04,960 I'm looking forward to this party tonight. 500 00:25:05,120 --> 00:25:06,920 Mabel Normand is terrific. 501 00:25:07,090 --> 00:25:08,250 I might cry off. 502 00:25:08,420 --> 00:25:09,500 You should come. 503 00:25:09,670 --> 00:25:11,050 They're a good bunch; they'll cheer you up. 504 00:25:11,210 --> 00:25:12,590 I'm just a little tired. 505 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:14,380 It's been a long week. 506 00:25:14,550 --> 00:25:15,840 You can say that again. 507 00:25:16,010 --> 00:25:17,390 Frank Edwards' paper 508 00:25:17,550 --> 00:25:19,140 still hasn't printed my letter. 509 00:25:19,310 --> 00:25:20,600 I'll have to get the lawyers on to it. 510 00:25:20,770 --> 00:25:22,230 Although it'll take forever to go through the courts. 511 00:25:22,390 --> 00:25:25,730 And already, the damage is done, goddammit. 512 00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:27,230 Lady Loxley is here. 513 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:29,610 She's asking to speak to Mr. Selfridge. 514 00:25:37,450 --> 00:25:38,530 Oh! 515 00:25:39,700 --> 00:25:41,120 Harry, how are you? 516 00:25:44,460 --> 00:25:45,920 I'm so sorry about this... 517 00:25:46,080 --> 00:25:47,000 What can I do for you? 518 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:48,080 I'm rather busy. 519 00:25:48,250 --> 00:25:50,000 I know you must be angry, 520 00:25:50,170 --> 00:25:51,960 but please believe me when I say 521 00:25:52,130 --> 00:25:53,760 I had no choice but to vouch for Loxley. 522 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:57,260 If we can put aside our differences, 523 00:25:57,430 --> 00:25:58,680 together we may be able to prove 524 00:25:58,850 --> 00:26:00,560 that my husband is behind this scandal. 525 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:02,600 I don't see why you'd want to do that. 526 00:26:05,100 --> 00:26:08,020 Loxley and I are not getting on 527 00:26:08,190 --> 00:26:09,770 and it would help me to see him disgraced. 528 00:26:12,570 --> 00:26:14,990 It's always the same with you, isn't it? 529 00:26:15,150 --> 00:26:17,950 You use a situation for your own gain. 530 00:26:18,110 --> 00:26:21,160 The situation, as you call it, is very complicated. 531 00:26:21,330 --> 00:26:22,700 Complicated how? 532 00:26:22,870 --> 00:26:24,370 Rose and I thought you were our friend. 533 00:26:24,540 --> 00:26:26,660 I am your friend! 534 00:26:26,830 --> 00:26:27,750 That's why I'm here! 535 00:26:27,920 --> 00:26:28,960 You need me. 536 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:30,170 I don't see why. 537 00:26:30,340 --> 00:26:32,340 Harry, the Procurement Committee, 538 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:34,510 they have questioned your integrity. 539 00:26:34,670 --> 00:26:37,090 Now, some of the most important people in the land 540 00:26:37,260 --> 00:26:39,260 sit on that committee, whereas you... 541 00:26:40,720 --> 00:26:43,100 Yes, what about me? 542 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:48,600 At the end of the day, you run a store. 543 00:26:48,770 --> 00:26:50,060 Now in their minds, 544 00:26:50,230 --> 00:26:52,940 that means you're surplus to requirement. 545 00:26:53,110 --> 00:26:54,360 But I know things about Loxley... 546 00:26:54,530 --> 00:26:55,780 Please leave my house. 547 00:27:04,700 --> 00:27:06,000 (gasps softly) 548 00:27:15,710 --> 00:27:17,220 There's someone staying here. 549 00:27:17,380 --> 00:27:18,840 A Mr. Leclair. 550 00:27:19,010 --> 00:27:21,050 Please, could you see he gets this? 551 00:27:49,370 --> 00:27:50,750 (crowd chatting) 552 00:27:50,920 --> 00:27:52,290 Daisy! Charlie! With me! 553 00:27:52,460 --> 00:27:54,040 GORDON: Aren't they beautiful? 554 00:27:54,210 --> 00:27:55,800 Not surprising-- 555 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:58,510 they're Mack Sennett's bathing beauties. 556 00:27:58,670 --> 00:28:00,170 That's the first time I've seen you smile in a long time. 557 00:28:00,340 --> 00:28:02,220 Well, tonight, I intend to enjoy myself. 558 00:28:02,390 --> 00:28:03,850 MACK: Roll it! 559 00:28:04,010 --> 00:28:08,810 $3' 560 00:28:08,980 --> 00:28:11,310 (crowd laughing) 561 00:28:16,690 --> 00:28:19,030 (laughing) 562 00:28:43,430 --> 00:28:46,300 (crowd laughing) 563 00:28:54,980 --> 00:28:56,650 (laughing) 564 00:29:03,450 --> 00:29:06,070 (applause) 565 00:29:06,240 --> 00:29:07,950 Bravo! 566 00:29:10,950 --> 00:29:12,750 (music stops) 567 00:29:12,910 --> 00:29:14,750 (applause continues) 568 00:29:18,290 --> 00:29:19,800 (footsteps approaching) 569 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:21,260 May I join you? 570 00:29:39,230 --> 00:29:42,320 I want to explain my decision regarding you and me. 571 00:29:42,490 --> 00:29:44,400 There is nothing to explain. 572 00:29:44,570 --> 00:29:46,740 But there is. 573 00:29:46,910 --> 00:29:48,870 You're right. 574 00:29:49,030 --> 00:29:51,620 I have been running away from my feelings for you. 575 00:29:54,540 --> 00:29:56,460 Awhile ago, 576 00:29:56,620 --> 00:29:58,960 I was in a relationship with a gentleman. 577 00:30:00,670 --> 00:30:02,800 He hurt me. 578 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:05,090 I don't ever want to be hurt like that again. 579 00:30:08,340 --> 00:30:11,470 He also made me feel that I didn't deserve to be loved. 580 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:12,720 Who is this man? 581 00:30:12,890 --> 00:30:13,930 That doesn't matter. 582 00:30:14,100 --> 00:30:16,020 And how could he have been so wrong? 583 00:30:16,190 --> 00:30:20,230 You of all people deserve to be loved. 584 00:30:38,210 --> 00:30:40,710 Excuse me! 585 00:30:40,880 --> 00:30:41,960 Hi! 586 00:30:42,130 --> 00:30:43,590 Tom Collins. 587 00:30:43,750 --> 00:30:45,130 Two, please. 588 00:30:45,300 --> 00:30:46,380 (indistinct talking) 589 00:30:48,510 --> 00:30:51,180 Would you like to be a movie star? 590 00:30:53,390 --> 00:30:55,470 Gosh, well... 591 00:30:55,640 --> 00:30:57,230 I'd love that! 592 00:30:57,390 --> 00:31:00,400 I mean, I'd like to try, anyway. 593 00:31:00,560 --> 00:31:01,770 I direct my own movies. 594 00:31:01,940 --> 00:31:03,110 I can make it happen. 595 00:31:04,570 --> 00:31:05,650 Let's drink to it! 596 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:08,780 What is it? 597 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:10,200 A Tom Collins. 598 00:31:10,360 --> 00:31:12,370 Don't say you never had one! 599 00:31:13,830 --> 00:31:14,910 Well... 600 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:15,870 Go on! 601 00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:17,040 It won't bite you. 602 00:31:17,210 --> 00:31:19,330 (growls and laughs) 603 00:31:24,590 --> 00:31:26,920 Well, I'm not going to beat around the bush. 604 00:31:27,090 --> 00:31:29,010 I'm looking to set up another studio. 605 00:31:29,180 --> 00:31:30,930 There's acres of land out there to build on. 606 00:31:31,090 --> 00:31:34,220 I need a business partner. 607 00:31:34,390 --> 00:31:35,890 Well, if you're asking... 608 00:31:36,060 --> 00:31:38,520 That's exactly what I'm doing. 609 00:31:38,680 --> 00:31:41,310 At least pay a visit and see what it's like. 610 00:31:41,480 --> 00:31:42,610 You know, I just might do that. 611 00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:45,480 What are you two plotting? 612 00:31:45,650 --> 00:31:48,740 I'm trying to get Mr. Selfridge over to California. 613 00:31:48,900 --> 00:31:50,150 Oh, Harry doesn't need California. 614 00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:51,410 He's got London, Mack. 615 00:31:51,570 --> 00:31:53,530 Well, London doesn't much like me right now. 616 00:31:53,700 --> 00:31:54,910 DELPHINE: But it will. 617 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:56,830 You'll come back from this. 618 00:31:56,990 --> 00:31:58,290 We need you, Harry. 619 00:31:58,450 --> 00:32:00,330 You're our dream maker. 620 00:32:00,500 --> 00:32:01,580 Mr. Selfridge. 621 00:32:03,170 --> 00:32:04,250 Excuse me. 622 00:32:09,510 --> 00:32:11,340 I've found her. 623 00:32:11,510 --> 00:32:13,090 She's at this address. 624 00:32:13,260 --> 00:32:15,010 I left a couple of my people with her 625 00:32:15,180 --> 00:32:17,100 to make sure she doesn't take it into her head to leave. 626 00:32:17,270 --> 00:32:18,680 She's jumpy as a rabbit. 627 00:32:18,850 --> 00:32:20,180 Who knows what you'll get out of her? 628 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:36,450 MAN: Good morning! 629 00:32:42,250 --> 00:32:43,330 Good morning, Master Selfridge! 630 00:32:43,500 --> 00:32:44,580 Lovely day, isn't it? 631 00:32:44,750 --> 00:32:45,840 Lovely. 632 00:32:49,550 --> 00:32:50,670 (yawning) 633 00:32:55,760 --> 00:32:56,850 Psst... 634 00:33:07,110 --> 00:33:08,230 (laughs) 635 00:33:08,400 --> 00:33:10,280 You look awful. 636 00:33:10,440 --> 00:33:11,530 Thanks. 637 00:33:14,990 --> 00:33:16,070 Thank you. 638 00:33:18,120 --> 00:33:19,580 What's in a Tom Collins, anyway? 639 00:33:19,740 --> 00:33:20,830 Something lethal. 640 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,910 Well, I reckon it's worth the headache. 641 00:33:24,080 --> 00:33:26,210 You splashed out with Mabel Normand! 642 00:33:26,380 --> 00:33:28,340 Do you think you'll see her again? 643 00:33:28,500 --> 00:33:29,380 Hope not. 644 00:33:30,500 --> 00:33:31,800 She was fun 645 00:33:31,960 --> 00:33:33,760 but totally over the top. 646 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:36,640 Better on screen than off. 647 00:33:36,800 --> 00:33:38,220 So you're not about to run off and be a film star, then? 648 00:33:38,390 --> 00:33:39,560 Not on your life. 649 00:33:41,310 --> 00:33:44,520 Give me the tea emporium at Selfridge's any day. 650 00:33:46,310 --> 00:33:47,860 (sighs) 651 00:33:49,480 --> 00:33:50,570 Good morning. 652 00:33:50,730 --> 00:33:52,110 ALL: Good morning, Mr. Crabb. 653 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:53,570 I've called you all together 654 00:33:53,740 --> 00:33:55,490 because we need to assess our present situation. 655 00:33:55,650 --> 00:33:58,700 We are down but by no means out. 656 00:33:58,870 --> 00:34:02,370 Last week's figures are up on the week before. 657 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:04,790 The American spending spree helped. 658 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:09,040 But we must remain united and loyal to Mr. Selfridge. 659 00:34:09,210 --> 00:34:10,340 Well said, Mr. Crabb. 660 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:11,250 Even if he's never here? 661 00:34:13,050 --> 00:34:14,920 The Chief is out on important business. 662 00:34:15,090 --> 00:34:16,930 To do with Mr. Leclair, no doubt. 663 00:34:17,090 --> 00:34:18,390 Have you seen this 664 00:34:18,550 --> 00:34:20,220 in "Town Talk"? 665 00:34:20,390 --> 00:34:22,770 Apparently, Mr. Leclair is to face charges in America. 666 00:34:25,350 --> 00:34:27,140 Mr. Edwards says there isn't a word of truth in that column. 667 00:34:28,440 --> 00:34:31,110 The Mr. Edwards? 668 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:34,190 Yes. 669 00:34:34,360 --> 00:34:37,700 I had nothing to do with that article, though! 670 00:34:37,860 --> 00:34:39,280 One of the beauty girls might have to leave 671 00:34:39,450 --> 00:34:40,990 because of the trouble it's caused. 672 00:34:41,160 --> 00:34:44,120 Mr. Edwards is ruining people's lives. 673 00:34:44,290 --> 00:34:45,750 He certainly is. 674 00:34:45,910 --> 00:34:47,330 Perhaps you should have thought about 675 00:34:47,500 --> 00:34:49,750 what sort of gentleman he was before you consorted with him. 676 00:34:49,920 --> 00:34:50,710 I didn't... 677 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:52,000 I suggest we put Miss Hawkins' 678 00:34:52,170 --> 00:34:54,510 previous association with Mr. Edwards behind us. 679 00:34:54,670 --> 00:34:57,090 This is not a time to bicker. 680 00:34:57,260 --> 00:34:58,970 Mr. Crabb is right: 681 00:34:59,140 --> 00:35:00,800 unity is everything. 682 00:35:11,020 --> 00:35:12,770 Do you think it's true 683 00:35:12,940 --> 00:35:14,980 about Mr. Leclair going to America? 684 00:35:15,150 --> 00:35:17,490 If it is, there's not much we can do. 685 00:35:19,320 --> 00:35:21,280 That man's brought you nothing but worry. 686 00:35:21,450 --> 00:35:23,160 You're worth a hundred Henri Leclairs. 687 00:35:23,330 --> 00:35:24,620 Forget about him. 688 00:35:24,790 --> 00:35:25,950 You're right. 689 00:35:26,120 --> 00:35:27,330 I've done everything I can. 690 00:35:52,020 --> 00:35:53,400 What are you doing here? 691 00:35:53,560 --> 00:35:55,440 I'm hereto get you out, I hope. 692 00:35:55,610 --> 00:35:57,530 And I've brought an old friend of yours with me. 693 00:36:01,160 --> 00:36:02,870 Valerie? 694 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:06,700 Bonjour, Henri. 695 00:36:10,290 --> 00:36:11,870 My husband was Monsieur Leclair's senior 696 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:13,670 at JW Thompson. 697 00:36:13,830 --> 00:36:16,090 He was jealous of Mr. Leclair. 698 00:36:16,250 --> 00:36:18,170 Why? 699 00:36:18,340 --> 00:36:19,630 Because“. 700 00:36:22,470 --> 00:36:24,850 Well, he and I used to be lovers. 701 00:36:25,010 --> 00:36:26,810 Is that true? 702 00:36:28,600 --> 00:36:30,600 I had the choice of two men: 703 00:36:30,770 --> 00:36:33,190 Henri or Morgan. 704 00:36:33,350 --> 00:36:35,980 Morgan was influential, high up in the company, 705 00:36:36,150 --> 00:36:37,820 so I chose him. 706 00:36:37,980 --> 00:36:41,570 It was a bad decision, something I regret very much. 707 00:36:41,740 --> 00:36:43,950 REGAN: What has this to do with the fact 708 00:36:44,110 --> 00:36:46,030 that thousands of dollars 709 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:47,620 were taken from clients' accounts? 710 00:36:47,790 --> 00:36:49,040 I did not take the money. 711 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:51,370 I have told you this so many times. 712 00:36:51,540 --> 00:36:52,870 Then why did you skip the country? 713 00:36:53,040 --> 00:36:55,580 It's not the action of an innocent man. 714 00:36:55,750 --> 00:36:56,670 I told him to leave. 715 00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:58,340 Morgan said it was the best thing 716 00:36:58,500 --> 00:36:59,710 for Henri to do. 717 00:36:59,880 --> 00:37:01,920 It was only afterwards 718 00:37:02,090 --> 00:37:04,340 I realized that it made Henri look guilty. 719 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:09,810 Which was what Morgan wanted. 720 00:37:15,190 --> 00:37:16,690 It was Morgan who took the money. 721 00:37:22,190 --> 00:37:23,320 Can you prove it? 722 00:37:25,320 --> 00:37:28,160 I kept copies of our personal accounts. 723 00:37:28,330 --> 00:37:30,700 You will see the amounts of money going in 724 00:37:30,870 --> 00:37:34,250 corresponds with the amounts that went missing. 725 00:37:34,420 --> 00:37:35,870 Miss Maurel, if this is true, 726 00:37:36,040 --> 00:37:38,920 you have done Mr. Leclair a great disservice. 727 00:37:41,420 --> 00:37:43,170 I'm so sorry. 728 00:37:45,340 --> 00:37:48,680 Ambassador, Henri Leclair is an honorable man. 729 00:37:48,850 --> 00:37:49,680 I can vouch for him 100%. 730 00:37:49,850 --> 00:37:51,350 Now, if he agrees to not leave England 731 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:56,520 until this is cleared up, surely you can let him go? 732 00:37:56,690 --> 00:37:58,860 I'll seek approval 733 00:37:59,020 --> 00:38:01,070 for the extradition order to be rescinded, 734 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:03,940 but it'll have to be approved by a judge. 735 00:38:04,110 --> 00:38:05,240 In the meantime? 736 00:38:05,400 --> 00:38:07,990 You must keep us informed 737 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:09,910 of your movements, Mr. Leclair, 738 00:38:10,080 --> 00:38:13,000 and you must on no account leave the country. 739 00:38:13,160 --> 00:38:15,080 But if you agree to these terms... 740 00:38:15,250 --> 00:38:16,210 I do. 741 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:19,500 Then you're free to go. 742 00:38:20,750 --> 00:38:23,090 HENRY. I don't know how to thank you. 743 00:38:23,260 --> 00:38:26,090 I'm so sorry I have involved you in this. 744 00:38:26,260 --> 00:38:28,390 I came to London to find Valerie 745 00:38:28,550 --> 00:38:30,890 because I suspected Morgan. 746 00:38:31,060 --> 00:38:32,770 Then you offered me work and friendship, 747 00:38:32,930 --> 00:38:35,600 and it was too tempting to resist. 748 00:38:35,770 --> 00:38:37,230 It's over now. 749 00:38:37,390 --> 00:38:39,270 It's not over. 750 00:38:39,440 --> 00:38:41,400 You're in trouble and it's because of me. 751 00:38:41,570 --> 00:38:43,360 No, it's not just because of you. 752 00:38:43,530 --> 00:38:45,740 Listen, when my name is cleared, 753 00:38:45,900 --> 00:38:47,610 I must go to France to fight. 754 00:38:47,780 --> 00:38:50,120 But until then, I will stay with you. 755 00:38:50,280 --> 00:38:51,910 Together, we can make Selfridge's 756 00:38:52,080 --> 00:38:53,620 the most talked about store in London again. 757 00:38:53,790 --> 00:38:57,250 I needed to hear that more than anything. 758 00:39:24,480 --> 00:39:26,490 No. 759 00:40:01,690 --> 00:40:02,770 I wonder what Mr. Selfridge wants 760 00:40:02,940 --> 00:40:04,610 to talk to us about this time. 761 00:40:04,770 --> 00:40:06,320 Not more bad news, I hope. 762 00:40:06,480 --> 00:40:09,450 Thank you for supporting me earlier, Miss Mardle. 763 00:40:09,610 --> 00:40:12,320 I haven't always been the first to stand up for people, 764 00:40:12,490 --> 00:40:15,950 and I'd like to try to change that. 765 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:17,790 I'm going to turn over a new leaf. 766 00:40:19,460 --> 00:40:21,920 Oh, well, that will be interesting. 767 00:40:26,960 --> 00:40:28,260 Good afternoon, all of you. 768 00:40:28,420 --> 00:40:29,840 We've had a tough week or so, 769 00:40:30,010 --> 00:40:31,260 and sometimes it's hard to imagine 770 00:40:31,430 --> 00:40:32,630 that things are going to get better. 771 00:40:32,800 --> 00:40:34,220 But all you need is one thing to go right, 772 00:40:34,390 --> 00:40:35,390 and it has. 773 00:40:35,550 --> 00:40:37,260 Monsieur Leclair 774 00:40:37,430 --> 00:40:39,220 has returned to us. 775 00:40:39,390 --> 00:40:41,100 (applause) 776 00:40:45,730 --> 00:40:47,690 I want to say thank you to Mr. Selfridge. 777 00:40:47,860 --> 00:40:49,280 I would not be standing here now 778 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:50,990 if it wasn't for him. 779 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:53,490 I won't forget it. 780 00:41:06,420 --> 00:41:08,630 I got your letter. 781 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:10,840 It made me feel hopeful 782 00:41:11,010 --> 00:41:13,550 when I was not sure there was hope left. 783 00:41:13,720 --> 00:41:16,510 I just wanted to make sure that you knew 784 00:41:16,680 --> 00:41:18,970 that Mr. Selfridge was looking for Valerie. 785 00:41:19,140 --> 00:41:20,310 Did he find her? 786 00:41:20,470 --> 00:41:21,310 Yes. 787 00:41:21,480 --> 00:41:22,730 And she confirmed my innocence, 788 00:41:22,890 --> 00:41:23,730 so thank you. 789 00:41:23,890 --> 00:41:25,350 It doesn't matter. 790 00:41:25,520 --> 00:41:26,900 It matters. 791 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:30,570 I have always treated you as an ingénue-- 792 00:41:30,730 --> 00:41:31,650 as my protégé, I suppose. 793 00:41:31,820 --> 00:41:32,820 I was. 794 00:41:32,990 --> 00:41:35,200 I mean, you taught me so much. 795 00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:37,950 A little, perhaps, but really, you taught yourself. 796 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:41,200 You have always understood more than me 797 00:41:41,370 --> 00:41:43,910 and seen more than me. 798 00:41:46,830 --> 00:41:48,210 Agnes, I've been such a fool... 799 00:41:48,380 --> 00:41:50,130 Please, Henri, don't. 800 00:41:53,470 --> 00:41:56,640 As a friend, I'm glad you're all right 801 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:58,600 and your troubles are over, 802 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:02,600 but let's not make more of this than it is. 803 00:42:04,890 --> 00:42:07,230 As soon as George comes back, I'm marrying Mr. Colleano. 804 00:42:07,400 --> 00:42:08,520 He's the right man for me. 805 00:42:08,690 --> 00:42:09,820 He always has been. 806 00:42:09,980 --> 00:42:12,110 (footsteps approaching) 807 00:42:14,530 --> 00:42:16,280 Good to have you back, Mr. Leclair. 808 00:42:16,450 --> 00:42:17,910 Thank you. 809 00:42:18,070 --> 00:42:20,870 I was just telling Mr. Leclair about our engagement, Victor. 810 00:42:22,370 --> 00:42:24,450 The ring is beautiful. 811 00:42:24,620 --> 00:42:26,290 Congratulations. 812 00:42:28,170 --> 00:42:29,000 Excuse me. 813 00:42:36,380 --> 00:42:38,590 To my friends, the Selfridge family. 814 00:42:38,760 --> 00:42:40,300 Cheers, my friend. 815 00:42:40,470 --> 00:42:42,430 (doorbell rings) 816 00:42:43,970 --> 00:42:46,640 Talking about family, Harry, I was thinking, 817 00:42:46,810 --> 00:42:48,980 why don't we get the girls and your mother over here? 818 00:42:49,150 --> 00:42:51,440 In times of trouble, we should all be together. 819 00:42:51,610 --> 00:42:52,940 I would love that more than anything else. 820 00:42:53,110 --> 00:42:54,070 So would I. 821 00:42:54,230 --> 00:42:55,900 I haven't seen the girls in ages. 822 00:42:56,070 --> 00:42:57,030 That's settled then. 823 00:42:57,200 --> 00:42:58,160 I'll send word to your mother tomorrow. 824 00:42:58,320 --> 00:43:01,200 Mr. Selfridge, a visitor for you. 825 00:43:07,830 --> 00:43:10,540 MACK SENNETT: We're heading back to America at the end of the week. 826 00:43:10,710 --> 00:43:11,790 Short visit, then? 827 00:43:11,960 --> 00:43:13,090 Afraid so. 828 00:43:13,250 --> 00:43:14,800 Have you thought any more about my offer? 829 00:43:14,960 --> 00:43:16,050 Come and be my partner. 830 00:43:16,210 --> 00:43:19,510 It's very flattering, but I can't. 831 00:43:19,680 --> 00:43:21,300 I'm not a movie man. 832 00:43:21,470 --> 00:43:22,720 I'm a merchant. 833 00:43:22,890 --> 00:43:25,310 Delphine's right: that's the dream I make. 834 00:43:25,470 --> 00:43:29,230 Well, she's a smart and savvy businesswoman. 835 00:43:29,390 --> 00:43:30,770 You're a breath of fresh air, 836 00:43:30,940 --> 00:43:32,520 Mr. Sennett. 837 00:43:32,690 --> 00:43:33,980 And if things ever get too bad, 838 00:43:34,150 --> 00:43:35,690 all I need do is buy a ticket to the movies. 839 00:43:35,860 --> 00:43:36,650 (laughs) 840 00:43:36,820 --> 00:43:38,070 Best of luck, Mr. Selfridge. 841 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:39,570 And knock 'em dead. 842 00:43:39,740 --> 00:43:41,280 I have no doubt you will. 843 00:43:41,450 --> 00:43:42,530 Thanks, Mack. 844 00:43:45,830 --> 00:43:47,450 Nice house. 845 00:43:57,340 --> 00:43:59,050 HARRY: You know, Mack's made me think: 846 00:43:59,220 --> 00:44:00,550 sometimes the simplest solution 847 00:44:00,720 --> 00:44:02,050 is the one staring you right in the face. 848 00:44:02,220 --> 00:44:04,850 ROSE". What do you mean? 849 00:44:07,100 --> 00:44:09,140 I need to get the store back on track. 850 00:44:09,310 --> 00:44:11,520 Remind people what Selfridge's is all about. 851 00:44:11,690 --> 00:44:12,560 Oh, yeah? 852 00:44:12,730 --> 00:44:13,900 What's that? 853 00:44:14,060 --> 00:44:17,070 Forgetting about your problems. 854 00:44:17,230 --> 00:44:18,360 Escape. 855 00:44:18,530 --> 00:44:19,610 Dreams. 856 00:44:20,990 --> 00:44:24,070 You know, Delphine's one hell of a woman. 857 00:44:24,240 --> 00:44:26,080 She and I really see eye to eye. 858 00:44:26,240 --> 00:44:27,660 You do? 859 00:44:27,830 --> 00:44:29,580 Yeah. 860 00:44:29,750 --> 00:44:31,250 I think she might be able 861 00:44:31,420 --> 00:44:33,710 to help me get the store out of this mess. 862 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:36,590 Thank you for bringing her into our lives. 863 00:44:55,190 --> 00:44:58,070 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org