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Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah.

My heart is singing

because it's May.

My cares go winging

and fly away.

For spring came swinging along.

Bringing a song today.

The breeze that lingers

upon his way.

To watch a sunbeam at play.

Composes a love song

to the roses.

A love song that my heart

Is singing today

On the wings of song

let me fly away.

Where woodland voices

are calling.

Leaving all my cares behind me.

Nevermore to find me.

While I tell the world

this is May.

Spring came swinging along

bringing a song today.

Composing a love song

to the roses.

A love song that my heart.

Is singing today

Lunch!

Wait a minute!

Come on, slowpokes!

Hurry up or I'll beat you.

Don't leave us like this.

It's not fair!

Wait a minute!

Last home is an old maid!

Oh, darn!

I'll get you for that!

Now you've done it.

What?

Hit Daddy right in the eye.

Is it bad?

You knocked it out.

Oh!

It's right there.

Won't Mommy be furious!

Oh, dear!

It's her favorite picture.

It was painted just before

they were divorced.

It's ruined!

Let's see if we can't

glue it together.

No chance we can hide it?

No. Let's take it outside.

Be careful.

Look out for the table.

Haven't the children

come in yet?

I think I heard them.

I'll go and see.

No, I'll go.

And Martha,

the children aren't to know

anything about it.

If they don't see it

in your eyes, Mrs. Craig.

We might be able

to glue him together.

That looks rather strange.

Look, down like this. See?

I hope it'll work.

I'll get the glue.

Children, why aren't you

getting dressed?

Something happened to.

Daddy's picture.

I did it.

Doesn't matter.

Run along, darlings.

Lunch is waiting.

It was an accident.

Maybe we can fix it.

There's something wrong

with Mommy.

Is anything wrong,

Mommy?

Are you mad about the picture?

It doesn't matter.

We have so many other

pictures of Daddy...

the big one over the mantle,

two small ones on the desk,

a medium-sized one

up in the bedroom,

the one of Daddy golfing,

the one of Daddy horseback riding,

the one of Daddy yachting...

That'll do about Daddy.

Has something happened

to Daddy?

What's happened, Mommy?

What is it?

Nothing, dear.

Nothing at all. I...

Penny! Stay here.

Martha, you know something.

What is it?

Martha!

What's wrong with Mommy?

There's plenty wrong.

Your father's thinking

of marrying again.

Mommy, darling.

Please don't cry, Mommy.

You still love him,

don't you?

It's been 10 years.

I always hoped

he'd come back to us.

Oh, Mommy, you have us.

Please don't cry, darling.

Oh, I'm being silly.

I'm all right now.

Oh, Mommy, Mommy!

Well, something

has to be done.

Biting your nails

won't help.

It helps me to think.

If we were only there.

Where?

New York, of course, silly.

What can we do here?

Mommy wouldn't go.

She's much too proud.

Who said anything

about Mommy going?

I mean us.

We'd be shock troops!

We'd take the enemy

by surprise!

There's something in that.

Suppose you and I go over,

and Penny stays here with Mother.

What do you mean, "stays here"?

It's my idea and I'm going over too!

What about your

singing lessons?

This is more important!

I won't be left behind!

Don't get excited.

We can't go anyway.

Mommy wouldn't let us.

We could run away.

On our allowance?

Don't be silly.

Think of a better idea

if you're so smart.

What's going on here?

Why aren't you asleep?

Staying up half the night talking!

What will your mother say?

Martha, how much money

have you in the bank?

No games tonight!

We don't want to play games.

We're going to New York.

We're going to keep Daddy

from marrying, and bring him

back to Mommy.

All we ask is to lend us

a tiny bit of money.

You will, won't you?

You're crazy.

Martha, you must!

No!

Go to bed, all of you!

How much money

will we need?

Oh, Martha!

Oh!

From Pearson Company:

"Dear Mr. Craig,

One, two.

"we beg to remind you, leases

of the Oklahoma oil properties

obtained at your request...

One, two.

"have been available

for signature...

"at the Seaboard Trust Company..."

Did you send flowers

to Miss Lyons?

Yes, Mr. Craig.

"At the Seaboard Trust Company

since May the second.

We would greatly appreciate..."

Only two pounds off

in a week, Casey.

That's not enough!

"At the Seaboard Trust Company

since May the second.

We would greatly appreciate..."

Mr. Bill Evans is here, sir.

J.C., this Philadelphia deal

has got to be closed.

Do I look thinner?

Not a bit.

J.C., this is important!

I'll be through

in a minute.

Okay, okay!

"Since May 2.

We would greatly appreciate..."

Your hot water

and lemon juice, sir.

Put it on the

rubbing table, Binns.

What would they

greatly appreciate, Wilbur?

Perhaps I'd better read

the telegram, sir.

A radiogram:

"Arriving Île-de-France today.

Please meet us.

Love, Joan, Kay and Penny."

Who are they?

Don't you remember, sir?

Of course I remember,

but why should I

have to meet them?

They're your daughters, sir.

Good heavens! Do I have

to meet everybody that...

My what?

Your daughters, sir.

My daughters?

Yes, sir.

What are they

coming here for?

For a visit, I suppose.

Did you hear?

My daughters are

coming here to visit.

Why, they can't do that!

What would Precious...

She'd think...

Why, they can't

come here!

They haven't seen you

for 10 years, sir.

Why... Wilbur!

Meet the boat and take

the girls to Newport.

Yes, sir.

"We would greatly appreciate..."

Go on! Get down to the pier

and meet the girls!

Yes, sir.

What are you

standing around for?

Binns, get Miss Lyons

on the phone.

Yes, sir.

Tell Wilkins to get

my bath ready.

Yes, sir.

I'm having lunch at the Carlton.

You're having lunch

at the Bankers Club.

Don't tell me

where I'm having lunch!

Miss Lyons, sir.

Hello, Precious.

How are you, dear?

Did you sleep well?

That's fine.

Can you have luncheon with me?

I have something important to tell you.

No, no, nothing serious.

Just a little surprise, that's all.

In an hour at the Carlton?

Don't be late, dear.

Don't be late.

What's the matter?

Binns, order the car.

Get my hat and cane.

Your bath is ready, sir.

What?

Your bath is ready, sir.

Bring it in!

Oh, the bath!

Listen, I've got to give

those Philadelphia people

a decision.

I can't keep stalling.

I know we shouldn't

have come.

Don't worry, Martha.

He'll be glad after we've

saved him from the clutches

of that horrible adventuress.

Do you suppose she has a past?

Where did you get

those wild ideas?

Out of a magazine

I found on the steamer.

Oh!

I shall be blamed for everything.

Your mother will discharge me.

No, she won't.

I explained everything

in the note we left.

Besides, we have a right

to see our father

every 10 years.

I wonder what

he's really like.

Pigheaded like you.

I'm not pigheaded.

I'm strong-minded.

Look at all the cars.

I wonder if they have

any accidents in this town.

No, lady, not with me.

You're as safe in this cab

as in your mother's lap.

Oh!

Lap is right!

Uh, is this

Mr. Craig's apartment?

Yes.

Daddy!

Daddy! Daddy!

We're Mr. Craig's daughters.

Yes, I know.

Binns! Kay, you remember.

Binns, don't you?

Oh, yes.

How are you, Binns?

Miss Kay.

Where's Daddy?

Oh, this can't be!

Miss Penelope?

That's me, all right.

But, Miss Penny, you were...

Where's Daddy?

He just left.

Didn't he get our wire?

Yes, but... he had

an engagement for lunch.

With her?

Then you know?

That's why we came.

I see.

What's she like, Binns?

Well, she's... Yes, she is...

Yes, she is!

Hello, Precious.

Hello, dear.

Hungry?

No, not very.

I've already ordered

everything that you like.

Thanks, darling.

Tell me.

What is the big news?

Oh, that can wait.

I don't like mysteries.

Tell me now.

How old do you think I am?

Oh, well, now let me see.

I should say about 35.

Dear, please tell me.

Well, uh... You know

I've been married before.

Yes, I knew that.

My first marriage

had some consequences.

Consequences?

Darling, you mean a child?

How nice!

I'm afraid

there's more than one.

You mean two?

Well, uh...

How charming.

Where are they?

I adore children.

They only arrived

in New York this morning...

all three of them.

Uh... three? Oh.

Are they like you, dear?

Well, not exactly.

They're girls.

Girls.

Three girls.

How charming.

Here they are.

Oh, how adorable!

What chubby knees

this one's got.

Of course, they're

a little older now.

They are?

But they won't bother us.

I've sent them to Newport.

There he is... over there.

Where?

Are you sure?

In the gray suit.

Daddy! Daddy!

My goodness,

this is a surprise.

Why weren't you

at the boat?

Uh, I... Precious, Miss Lyons,

these are my daughters.

They sort of grew up

while I wasn't looking.

This is Joan.

No, I'm Kay.

This must be Joan.

Yes, I'm Joan.

This is Penny.

How do you do?

How do you do?

How do you do?

How do you do?

How do you do?

Oh.

Didn't Wilbur meet you

at the boat?

Who's Wilbur?

Oh, he's... Never mind.

Will the young ladies

have luncheon?

Oh, I'm starved!

Don't you think

you'd better go home?

Oh, Daddy, no.

I've never eaten in

a real restaurant.

Could I have caviar?

It's only fish eggs.

Caviar!

Just because

we're away from Mommy,

you needn't start that.

Muffins and milk as usual.

I won't have anything!

All right, pigheaded,

go hungry!

They say you and I

are pigheaded, but we're

just strong-minded.

Yes, of course.

I told you.

We had to come and see you.

You're exactly like your pictures.

Mommy has you all over the house.

All over...

That's very nice of her,

isn't it?

Jud, don't you think...

And that picture

in the paper.

It certainly flattered.

Miss Lyons,

but it didn't do

a thing for you, Daddy.

How did you know

I was here?

Binns told us.

He was so glad

to see us again.

Binns!

Darling, don't you think...

We ran away to come see you.

Does your mother

know where you are?

We left a note.

Does she know

you arrived?

I knew we forgot something.

You'd better cable her.

"Girls arrived safely.

Love and kisses, Jud."

I couldn't do that!

Send it yourself.

You'll find a telegraph desk

in the lobby.

I'll go. Excuse me.

Tell her we've found Daddy.

He's very glad to see us...

Shh.

What do you mean, "shh"?

I'd better be going.

Mother's waiting.

Please don't go, Precious.

Pardon me. I want to send

a cable to Mrs. Judson Craig,

Belleville, Switzerland.

You'd better write it down,

miss.

There you are,

Lord Stuart.

I'm sorry to have

kept you waiting.

That's all right, Hamilton.

I was delayed in traffic.

The car is outside.

Yes, yes.

We'd better hurry.

We're late.

How much, please?

That'll be five dollars.

Five dollars?

But, Lord Stuart!

Hamilton,

couldn't we lunch here?

We're meeting the Secretary

of State at the club.

I forgot all about it.

I'm so sorry.

We came over with Martha.

You remember Martha, don't you?

That's settled.

Did you send it?

It was quite expensive.

It cost us five dollars!

Now we can have lunch.

You must be hungry, Donna.

Is your name Donna?

I thought it was "Precious."

If you'll excuse me,

I have to do some shopping

with my mother.

I'll see you all at dinner.

Good-bye.

But, Donna, your lunch.

Donna,

they're only children.

She couldn't take it.

Mmm, chicken livers.

Muffins and milk!

That's no food for fighters!

Well, darling?

Congratulations.

You're going to be

a grandmother.

What?

Jud's three daughters arrived

from Europe this morning.

They walked right into

the Carlton screaming "Daddy"

at the top of their lungs.

Oh.

I was never so embarrassed

in all my life.

What did you do?

What did I do? I left.

I shall never let you

alone with him again.

You always do something foolish.

What would you expect me

to do, kiss them?

What would I expect?

Three girls arrive from Europe,

obviously to make trouble,

and you run away from them.

You should've stayed,

won them over,

talked nicely to them.

You should have said...

Oh, what adorable children!

So nice to have them with you.

Donna told me about your

lovely meeting at the Carlton.

So gay, so full of spirit!

I've always said children

make life worth the living.

To think they came

all the way across the ocean

just to see you.

Such devotion.

It's really very touching.

And what lovely frocks.

Paris, of course!

The French have

such exquisite taste.

Mommy has exquisite taste.

You should see Mommy's clothes.

Everybody says Mommy's the

best-dressed woman in Europe.

I'm sure she's

a very charming woman.

Oh, yes.

Excuse me, Mr. Craig,

but it's time Miss Penny

went to bed.

I think it's high time.

Miss Penny went to bed.

No, Daddy, please.

I'm having such fun.

Come, come.

Be a good girl and go to bed.

Oh, very well.

All right!

Huh?

Nothing.

Good night, Daddy.

Good night.

Night.

Good night, you dear,

sweet girl. Oh!

I'm so sorry.

I beg your pardon.

Penny!

But, Daddy, I just...

Good night.

Good night, everyone.

Such a clumsy child!

It's quite all right.

She's only a baby.

Donna was always

spilling things.

I thought she'd never learn.

Now look at the dear girl,

engaged to be married.

Mother dear.

I beg your pardon, sir.

Coffee is served.

Come, children.

Daddy, we've got

so much to tell you.

Donna has a lovely surprise for you.

Tell him, dear.

It's only a song.

It's that song you like so much...

"Nobody Cares For Me."

No, Mother,

"Somebody Cares For Me."

Oh, I am so stupid.

I always get things mixed up.

Binns, you took the words

right out of my mouth.

The trouble with Daddy is

he doesn't know anything

about women.

And when you think

what a lovely woman Mommy is.

That Precious is just...

Oh, go to sleep.

Oh, very well.

Will I discover

I was afraid of that.

Someone to care for me.

Who'll never scold me.

Some savage tribes

put honey all over people...

and let the ants devour them.

It's too hard

to get enough ants.

Will someone ever sing me.

A love song while we dance.

Will the music bring me

Romance

I read about a man that

invented a ray that positively

shrivels people at 200 yards.

Where is he?

In Sweden, I think.

Oh.

Poor Dad. Look at him.

She's got him all wrapped up

and tied with a ribbon.

And I bet she'd drop him

like a hot potato if a man

with more money came along.

You said it, sister.

And will that someone

Be all I dreamed.

My love would be.

Are you the three girls

from Europe?

Where's the third one?

That's her.

Ah, an acrobat.

Me.

She missed the net.

Be all I dreamed my...

Excuse me, please.

Good evening.

Now, what's all this

racket about?

Daddy, where did you

get that bed?

That bed?

That bed's a Louis XV.

That's 200 years old.

Well, no wonder!

Would you mind telling me why

you're moving the furniture?

Martha snores so,

I can't sleep beside her.

You couldn't either.

Nobody could.

So, I moved in here.

Do you realize

that I have guests downstairs,

that Miss Lyons is trying to sing?

I thought the ceiling

would come down!

Oh, why didn't you stop her?

Penny, you've got

to keep quiet!

This is no time of night

to move beds.

Daddy, come here.

Now listen to that.

See?

Mm-hmm.

Close the door

and go to bed.

In that bed?

Come on.

I'll help you fix it.

Daddy,

please don't do that.

You mustn't do that!

Will you be quiet?

Please, Daddy, don't!

Daddy, please! Stop it, please.

That's the wrong end.

That should be there

and that there.

It won't hold together.

It's all no good.

It'll hold together.

It's fixed now.

See?

Ah, Daddy,

you're so funny!

Look. Look.

Come on, Martha.

Help me with this.

Daddy doesn't know a thing

about fixing beds.

The funniest kid.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I, uh... I'm sorry.

Penny just collapsed

w-w-with that old...

that old Louis XV.

I had a terrible time

putting them together again.

The poor child can't sleep.

She snores too much.

She snores.

What on earth

are you talking about?

You didn't spank Penny,

did you?

No, of course not.

Judson, I want

to speak to you privately.

Yes, certainly.

Come, Donna.

Just a minute, J. C.

I've got to talk to you

about that Philadelphia deal.

I...

Not just at the moment,

young man!

There, see?

And you stand around

doing nothing.

Get into action!

Do something!

What about you?

I've got nothing to worry about.

It's you they're gunning for.

They may have you

completely surrounded

by sunrise.

Really?

What shall we do?

Yes!

Let's go see Penny.

Oh, what can Penny do?

What can Penny do?

Who spilled the wine

on the pelican's dress?

Who moved the furniture around?

Whose idea was it to come here

in the first place?

I'm doing all the hard work.

"What can Penny do?"

Hello.

Hello.

Who are you?

Bill Evans. I manage

your father's investments.

Investments?

Is that all you can manage?

What about this situation?

Ha! That wasn't a bad idea

you had a while ago.

Which one?

If someone came along

with more money, she'd

drop J.C. like a hot potato.

Yes, "if."

I think I know just the right man.

Who is he?

A Hungarian, a real count.

She'd fall for him in no time.

Not her. She knows.

Dad's a good thing.

Let's go upstairs.

I don't want to see

those two faces again.

Why shouldn't we try it?

I think it's a grand idea.

I'll look him up

in the morning.

Good!

Don't cry, Precious.

I'll do anything you say,

but please don't cry.

You will send them away,

won't you?

They just got here.

If they stay they'll spoil

everything between us.

You must send them back

immediately!

I, I... All right,

I'll send them back.

Now you're talking sense.

Come along.

We must get home.

She looks so pale.

I'll see you home.

No, Judson.

It's your duty to speak

to the girls tonight.

But I could tell them tomorrow.

Tonight, dear.

Very well, Precious.

You won't weaken,

Judson?

No, I won't weaken.

Promise, dear?

I promise.

Everything is settled.

I knew it would all

turn out for the best.

Oh, Bill.

Will you see the ladies

home, please?

I?

Okay.

Stop biting your nails.

Sorry.

I don't see what

we have to worry about.

They can't do anything to us.

They can turn Dad against us.

Alienation of affections.

What's that?

It's when somebody...

well, they, uh...

Yes.

Oh, I see.

Then we could sue them.

What good would that do Mommy

after they've got him

roped and married?

Do you think we can depend

on this Bill person?

I'm sure we can.

He has nice eyes.

Oh, mush!

Hello, Daddy!

Hello, Daddy.

Hello, Dad.

Hello, girls.

Sit on my bed, Daddy.

Martha fixed it. Sit down.

You should've seen Daddy

when the bed went down.

I didn't know it was so much fun

to have a father around.

You haven't changed a bit.

Remember the time.

Penny swallowed the button and

you and Mommy were so excited?

And I fell off the pony

and cut my head?

Look, Daddy.

You can still see the scar.

Mmm.

Well, girls,

Donna... Miss Lyon...

She has a charming voice.

Yes, hasn't she?

She flats a little

on a high note.

Yes, doesn't...

What do you mean,

"flats"?

She has a bad tremolo.

She sings like this:

Aah.

The correct way is:

Ahh.

Well, where did you

learn to sing?

Penny's been studying

for the last two years.

Didn't Mother write?

No, not that I know of.

Madam Borelli

says she's going to be

a great singer someday.

I know the song.

Miss Lyons was singing.

Would you like to hear it?

Well, I didn't come up here

to hear...

You sit right down and listen.

Will I discover.

Someone to care for me.

Who'll never scold me

Just hold me tenderly

Will someone ever sing me.

A love song while we dance.

Will the music bring me.

Romance.

Will there be someone.

Whenever skies are gray.

Who'll kiss my lonely tears away.

And will that someone

Be all I dreamed.

My love would be.

Someone to care.

For me.

Bluebird

you sing of happiness

Swinging in a blossom-laden tree.

But tell me, bluebird.

Will there be happiness.

For me.

Will I discover.

Someone to care for me.

Who'll never scold me

Just hold me tenderly

Will someone ever sing me.

A love song while we dance.

Will the music bring me.

Romance.

Will there be someone.

Whenever skies are gray.

To kiss my lonely tears.

Away.

And will that someone

Be all I dreamed.

My love would be.

Someone to care.

For.

Me

Tuck me in, Daddy.

Will you?

Good night, Daddy.

Children, there's something

that I must tell you.

Yes, Daddy.

I, uh...

Good night.

Pleasant dreams.

Mr. Craig.

I'm sorry, sir.

I waited for all the boats.

The children evidently

didn't arrive today.

You're fired!

But...

Isn't this a beautiful day?

The sun...

and the fresh air.

Jud, dear, you haven't

answered my question.

Oh, yes, the que...

Darling,

they only arrived yesterday.

I've got to let them stay

a few days.

But you promised me.

No, I didn't prom... Did I?

Judson, didn't you

tell the children?

Mother,

it's quite all right.

They're so young.

I'd like them

to have some fun

before they go back,

something pleasant

to remember.

I can't understand you!

I think you're

quite right.

Let's take the children out

this evening.

Precious darling,

that's just like you.

Oh, sweetie.

Will you make up

your mind?

Hey, Count, wake up.

Hey, Count, wake up!

Hey, Count, wake up.

Ah!

Come on, sober up!

Sit down over here.

Oh, Bill. Hello, Bill.

Come on, wake up.

I want to talk to you.

Talk to me?

Bring me a glass of water.

Water?

How are you?

Since when

do you drink water?

Me? Water?

Ah. Thank you.

Listen, sponge, how would you

like to make a little

honest money for a change?

Honest money?

No. Ooh.

You won't have to work.

All you'll have to do is

make love to a girl.

Send her right over.

Listen, this is important.

I'll give you

anything you want.

I want to go back to Budapest.

If you'll help me out,

I'll pay your way back

to Budapest.

You will, Bill?

Oh, Budapest! Ja!

Whee!

Yah!

Whee!

Hello, girls.

Hello, girls!

Bill!

Hello.

Everything's all fixed.

Oh, really?

Wait a minute.

One at a time.

What's he like?

He's young.

Is he good looking?

Women cry for him.

And rich?

Hasn't got a dime, drinks

like a sponge and hates work.

I knew we couldn't

depend on him.

But, Bill...

If we sober him up,

give him ready cash,

throw him to the Lyons...

and introduce him as one

of the richest men in Europe,

your father wouldn't stand a chance.

This mug is a bona fide count.

If she thinks he's got money...

What about the money?

Don't worry,

I've got some.

You're grand.

What's his name?

Now you've got me.

I've known him a couple of years

and I never can think...

"Count Cheknek Valvashy Arisztid."

Huh?

That's his name.

"Count Chek..."

You better keep it.

You'll need it

when you introduce him.

When can we introduce him?

The next time we're all

together with the Lyons...

Hello, children.

Daddy!

Hello, J. C.

Doesn't Daddy look too cute

in riding britches?

Girls, how would you like to go

to the Jungle Club tonight?

Dad, that's grand.

Will Miss Lyons be there?

Of course.

That's exactly the place

for us to... dance.

May Bill come too?

He'll have to go

to Philadelphia.

Today?

You said it was urgent,

didn’t you?

Couldn't I

go down tomorrow?

That deal's been

hanging fire long enough.

Get the next train.

I'll have to run then.

I'll see Bill out.

In case you need advice,

call me.

I wonder what

I'll wear tonight.

Penny, darling, you're too young

to go to a nightclub.

Oh, Daddy, no!

I'll take you

to the zoo tomorrow.

To the zoo?

I see enough monkeys

around here.

What's this?

I said it'd be lovely

to see the monkeys.

Yeah?

Don't worry,

he'll be there.

How will we know him?

I'll tell him to wear

a white carnation.

That's not enough.

Wait a minute!

I've got it!

Have him carry this

under his arm like this.

Then we'll surely know him.

Bright girl.

Say he's an old friend

from the Riviera, one of

the richest men in Europe.

I'll give him cash

and instructions.

You're wonderful.

Hold that thought

till I get back.

You won't stay long?

Until tomorrow.

I'll call the minute I get in.

I've got to sober up the count.

Good-bye, Bill.

Good luck.

No magazine yet.

Having a good time,

children?

Yes, Dad.

Yes, Dad.

Would you like

to dance, dear?

I'd love to, darling.

Uh...

have you any

nonalcoholic beverages?

Certainly, sir.

You have?

Whiskey straight, please.

Huh? Very good, sir.

My check, please.

Yes, sir.

Yetchi!

Arisztid!

Where have you been?

I'm going back to Budapest!

I'm going to Budapest!

Your check, sir.

If it isn't that nice.

Count what's-his-name

we met on the Riviera!

I must speak to him!

Are all the nightclubs

as dull as this one?

It's a little early yet.

Things will liven up later.

Why, how do you do?

You're late. I thought

you'd never get here.

How do you do?

Wait a minute, please. I...

Joan is here and

you must meet Father!

Have you got money?

I beg your pardon?

Money?

I'll give you more later

if you need it.

Don't forget, we met you

on the Riviera.

When you see Joan,

tell her how much

she looks like Mother.

That'll prove you know us.

Joan is the one

in the black dress.

Has he money?

He's one of the

richest men in Europe.

Where'd you meet him?

On the Riviera last year.

Are you sure

you're sober?

What?

Joan, you remember.

Count... Count...

Michael Stuart.

That's much simpler.

It's so nice to see you again.

It is nice, isn't it?

I'm Mrs. Lyons.

Really? How do you do?

How do you do?

Mother?

What? Oh, yes.

My, you do resemble

your mother.

How is the dear lady?

Quite well, thank you.

Daddy, I want you to meet.

Count Michael Stuart.

We met him on the Riviera.

How do you do? Mrs. Lyon.

How do you do?

I've already met the count.

This is my daughter.

Charmed.

Will you join us?

With pleasure, thank you.

Sit over here.

Wasn't there a Lord Stuart

connected with the.

Colonial Bank of Australia?

Yes, my late father.

I took over the bank

two years ago.

Don't put it on too thick.

Were you the only son?

Yes, Mrs. Lyons, yes.

Nice music, isn't it?

Would you care to dance?

Come on, do!

Excuse us, please.

You should've asked her.

I much prefer you.

Judson, are they very rich?

They own practically

half of Australia.

Half of Australia?

That's mostly bush,

isn't it?

Didn't Bill tell you?

Bill? Oh, yes.

But I'm afraid I was awfully...

You should stop drinking.

I promise you

I'll never touch another drop.

Tell me what to do.

Keep pretending

you're terribly rich

and get her away from Dad.

Who? Mrs. Lyons?

Miss Lyons!

She's after Dad's money,

and we want him to go back

to our mother.

Be careful.

She might think you like me.

But I do.

But you're being paid

to like her.

Oh, of course.

You must keep reminding me.

I'm awfully absent-minded.

It's the alcohol.

You'd better dance with her

next time and begin...

Begin what?

Being nice to her.

Won't that make

your father jealous?

Be subtle.

Make an appointment

with her tomorrow for lunch.

And then what?

Pretend you're in love with her

and get her away from Dad.

What am I to do

when I get her?

You won't have to do anything

when she finds out

you have no money,

you're a good-looking drunkard

and you won't work.

May I have this dance,

Miss Lyons?

I'd be delighted.

Thank you.

Excuse me, Jud, dear.

He's very young to be

the head of a bank.

Is he married?

Hmm, what?

Wha... What?

Is he married? Do you know

anything about the family?

Why are you so interested?

After all, he's been dancing

with your daughter.

He's dancing with

your daughter now, isn't he?

As a matter of fact,

he is, isn't he?

What's the matter?

Oh, nothing.

Why are you

staring at me like that?

I'm finding out a few things.

Are you a mind reader?

Yes, it's a hobby of mine.

Can you tell me

what I'm thinking about?

Yes.

Well, tell me.

I wouldn't dare.

Please do.

You're thinking this is a very forward

and presumptuous young man

who dances badly.

No, you're wrong.

Thank you.

Have you any other hobbies?

Numerology.

Know anything

about numbers?

No.

Then concentrate.

Mm-hmm.

Seven, two, four, three, six.

Repeat that.

Seven, two, four, three, six.

Sounds like

a telephone number.

It is... mine. Plaza.

Will you call me

in the morning?

Don't be ridiculous!

Oh, I'm sorry.

Did you say "Plaza"?

Yes.

He's overdoing it.

He's not bad

for a drunkard.

You dance beautifully together.

Thank you.

Let's dance again.

Pardon me.

I'll have this one.

How am I doing?

Splendid. Keep it up.

Dear Count, tell me all about yourself.

It must be exciting in Australia.

I hear they do nothing

but have cocktail parties...

I thought it was Hungary.

What's the difference?

He's doing great.

We raise pygmies, madam.

Pygmies?

Oh, yes, pygmies. How odd.

Do you know.

Lord and Lady Landerbar in London?

They're dear friends of Donna's.

Oh, yes, quite well.

He has a face like a trout

and she...

Frankly, I think

she looks like a prow

of a Chinese junk.

You say the most

amusing things, Count.

Family trait:

a ready wit and complete

lack of character.

We drink, you know.

Oh, how amusing. You drink!

Yes, of course, you drink.

A funny thing,

these family traits.

The Stuarts drink

and the Craigs like to kick people.

Tell me, what do

the Lyonses do, madam?

The Lyons roar!

I resign.

Please, don't.

Please, here, take it.

To your funny, little nose.

To Budapest.

To Budapest.

Come on, let's go.

They're waiting for us.

Two girls,

both lovely girls.

Wait a minute.

I have work to do.

Work? Work?

Uh, excuse me.

All right, let's go.

Stevens, I've decided

I like New York.

Yes, sir.

I even like

my coffee this morning.

Tea, sir.

Oh, yes, so it is.

Don't be alarmed if I seem

a little absent-minded these days.

No, sir. I mean, yes, sir.

I'll get it. I'll get it!

Hello. Yes, I'm in.

Oh, good morning.

I got your flowers.

Of course I like them.

But I don't see any sense

throwing away our money

on flowers for me.

It's only fair:

your money, your flowers.

Did you send flowers

to Miss Lyons?

Yes, I did.

She called me up

a few minutes ago.

I'm lunching with her

at the Bristol at 1:00.

That's fine.

Report to us later. Good-bye.

Wait a minute. Ahem.

I'll need some money for the bill.

Very well.

I'll send it over.

No, don't send it.

Bring it yourself.

You see, I don't know quite what to do.

I need some instruction.

Very well,

I'll... I'll be right over.

Now what is it?

He wants instructions

and more money.

More money?

The man is a vile scoundrel,

a cad and a bounder...

who fleeces

unsuspecting women.

Uh-oh. She's been reading

those magazines again.

Look under her pillow.

Kay, get away from there!

Give me that magazine!

Give it to me! Give it to me!

This isn't helping us

with our problem.

We need more money,

and Bill's in Philadelphia.

Come in.

Good morning,

young ladies.

Your breakfast is ready.

I can't stop for any, Binns.

I've got to go right away!

We need more money,

and Mr. Evans

is in Philadelphia.

May I ask what you

need the money for?

It's a long story.

It's about that "Precious" situation.

We figured out...

I understand.

Is this the best you have?

Yes, sir, $7,000.

I don't have to tell you

it's set in platinum.

It's a gem!

The color

of this stone is...

I'll take it.

Thank you.

Miss Kay Craig's

in the lobby, sir.

Show her up

and please stay out.

Would you mind waiting in

the other room a few minutes?

Certainly not.

Oh, here.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Come in.

Oh! This must be

quite expensive!

How much are we

paying for it?

Sixty dollars a day.

Sixty dollars a day!

No, no, a week!

I'm so sorry.

I must make

a good impression.

It wouldn't do at all to spoil things

by economizing after such

a good start, would it?

No.

No.

What did Miss Lyons

say to you on the phone?

She said I was very charming

and she'd be delighted

to have lunch with me.

What did you say?

A lot of things.

She's very lovely

and so intelligent...

and beautiful and charming.

I like this job.

Well, here's your money,

and don't spend it all for lunch.

It's Binns's wages.

Who's Binns?

Our butler.

He loaned us this money

to pay you.

That's very nice of him.

You have to be careful.

Oh, yes, very careful.

Uh, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Hmph!

Where are you going?

You have a lot of nerve

picking out a $7,000 ring!

Cigarette?

Haven't you any conscience?

Conscience about what?

You were just about

to cheat that poor man!

Oh, no!

I wouldn't cheat anybody.

I just wanted to buy

a little gift... for you.

For me?

Yes.

Do you think I'd accept

a $7,000 ring

that wasn't paid for?

I would have paid for it,

on terms, you know...

a dollar down, a dollar a week.

For 7,000 weeks?

Yes. That is rather

a long time, isn't it?

Can't you stop drinking?

It's awfully difficult, really.

You see,

I need a good influence,

someone to keep my mind off it.

Oh, I see.

There's no telling when

the urge may come over me.

There's still a couple of hours

till my luncheon appointment.

Could you keep an eye on me,

go for a walk in the fresh air?

No, I ca...

Do you think

it would help you?

Infinitely.

Do you like New York?

I love it.

I'd like to live here always.

Wouldn't you?

We might after

we're married.

After who's married?

Miss Lyons and I.

Isn't it amazing?

Not an empty bench

in the whole park.

But...

You're not going

to marry her, are you?

I may have to if she insists.

I'll do anything

to save your father.

Would that be fair

to go that far without telling her

who you really are?

There's a remote possibility

she might love me for myself.

Not that woman!

Do you think any woman

could love me for myself?

Maybe if you'd settle down

and went to work.

Could you, Kay?

No. No, I couldn't.

You're an adventurer,

a drunkard and you won't work.

Is that all?

You take money for

making love to other women.

And there's no hope?

Oh, what are you doing?

From now on,

I'll drink twice as much.

Give me that key.

No! No!

When a man's unhappy,

he has to drink.

Come on.

Come on, get up!

What's the matter?

Your hour's up.

On your way!

It's getting so a guy

can't flop around here anymore.

I'm goin' home.

Oh, thank you.

I'm so glad he didn't arrest you...

because we need you

on the job.

Oh.

Wouldn't you have been

sorry for me behind bars?

What time is it?

Quarter past 12:00.

Plenty of time left

for my luncheon appointment.

Waiter?

Yes, madame?

This is the Bristol,

isn't it?

Yes, madame.

Are you quite sure?

Yes, madame.

I've been here 11 years.

Almost as long as I have.

Yes, madame.

Hello.

Oh, it's you, Judson.

No, she isn't feeling very well.

No, I, I, I can't have her

come to the telephone now.

You see, she's asleep.

I better send my doctor.

You mustn't worry, Judson.

It isn't bad, really.

Very well. I'll call later.

Oh, where were we?

"Regarding your suggestion

that we establish another

office in Cuba..."

Another office in Cuba.

We're sending a representative

to look over the territory.

Perhaps

I'd better go myself.

To Cuba?

Yes. I'll be back in half an hour.

But, Mr. Craig...

Hello, J.C. Everything's

settled in Philadelphia...

I'm sorry, I must hurry.

I have an important...

Cuba isn't feeling very well.

I'll be back later.

Mr. Evans, I think there

must be something wrong

with Mr. Craig.

You think? I know there is!

Anything for me?

Yes, sir.

There's a gentleman waiting

in the reception room

to see you.

A Mr. Chek... Chek...

Yes, show him in.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Chik... Chek...

You, come in.

Hello.

Hello there, Count.

Nice work last night. Sit down.

What is it?

Shall I

come in now, Mr. Evans?

Come in in about five minutes

and bring the mail.

Well, Bill, I, uh... the girls...

I called the girls

from the station this morning.

They said everything was going great.

I'm proud of you, my boy.

Honestly, I didn't give you credit

for having brains.

You'll have to excuse me,

but you’re doing splendidly.

Keep me posted, won’t you?

Yes, of course.

Uh, how about

a little more cash, Bill?

Spend all I gave you?

A woman like that

is pretty expensive.

Well, how much?

Uh, 500.

Five hundred!

You must understand,

flowers, champagne...

What is your name again?

Count Arisztid.

Cheknek Valvashy.

How do you spell it?

Uh, it's, uh...

Better make it for cash.

How do you do, Mr. Craig?

How is she?

Oh, I wasn't expecting you.

Is she still asleep?

Well, no, she isn't.

Has the doctor been here?

I told you it wasn't serious.

Can't I see her?

No. As a matter of fact,

she isn't in.

I want... she isn't in?

No!

Where is she?

I thought it'd be a good idea

if she'd take a walk.

Oh.

How perfectly beautiful!

I'll put them

in a vase of water.

Oh, Judson,

they're really so lovely!

Where did these come from?

Judson!

Donna's a very attractive girl.

It's not her fault if men

fall in love with her.

She has to have

some freedom. She's not

formally engaged to you.

I shouldn't be surprised

if Donna decided not to

marry you at all, so there!

But I, I...

Mother!

What are you saying?

Jud, darling, I've been waiting

at the Carlton for you.

Where were you?

Donna, don't you

want to marry me?

Of course, darling.

I'd marry you tomorrow.

I thought you wanted to wait

until the girls went back.

Forget about the girls.

We can go to Atlantic City

in the morning and be married.

Darling, how wonderful!

Excuse me a moment,

will you, dear?

You'll pardon me, please.

What about

the Australian bushman?

He never showed up!

Oh, Jud, I'm so pleased!

I shall telephone Atlantic City

and make all the arrangements.

Marrying Judson Craig?

Yes, indeed.

Tomorrow at 2:00

in Atlantic City.

2:00.

Oh, that's splendid!

We'll send a photographer.

That'll be fine.

Thank you very much.

Congratulations, Mrs. Lyons.

If this is what love does to people,

I'm glad I'm an old maid.

Did you see it?

Yes, we know.

That isn't all.

Mommy's arriving in a few days.

It's terrible!

I can't understand it.

I thought everything

was going great.

The count had lunch...

No, he didn't.

He was in the park with Kay.

He was what?

They were in the park

romancing.

He missed that luncheon

with Precious?

Exactly!

And it's all Kay's fault!

I didn't know what time it was.

He set his watch back.

Oh.

Why were you out with him

in the first place?

I had to give him money

to pay the luncheon check.

You...

Wait a minute.

You gave him money too?

Of course.

I'll be back.

Well, that's settled.

What's settled?

Where have you been?

I just had $500 worth of fun.

Look at you.

What happened?

Not much.

I just bounced a chair

off the count's head.

I'm sorry to say, the chair broke.

Same thing happened

with the table.

I clipped him faintly

on the chin and he went

through a mirror.

I threw what was left of him

in the bathtub

and turned on the cold shower.

He's probably sober by this time,

that drunken crook!

If he'd been twins,

I'd have had twice as much fun.

Where's Kay?

I don't know.

Bill, your face.

It's just a scratch.

Does it hurt?

That ought to teach him

not to try any more chiseling,

that good-for-nothing...

Bill, what are we

going to do about Dad?

The wedding's tomorrow,

Mommy's coming...

I know.

If I thought I stood

half a chance, I'd go after

that Lyons girl myself.

Bill Evans, you'll do

no such thing.

Why not?

Oh.

Why, Joan!

Go ahead and kiss her.

I can stand anything

after all I've been through!

What day is today?

Wednesday, sir.

Are you sure?

Quite sure, sir.

Have you noticed me getting

more absent-minded lately?

I certainly have, sir.

You know what happened

today, Stevens?

No, sir.

I tipped a lamppost

and struck a match

on the doorman.

You don't say so, sir.

That's bad, isn't it?

That's pretty bad, sir.

Excuse me, sir.

Hello.

Oh...

Oh.

What's the matter?

Aren't you hurt?

Hurt?

Didn't a chair hit you?

What chair? No!

Here!

Didn't he beat you up?

Who?

He! Bill Evans!

Tell me, who is Bill Evans?

Who are you?

I'm Michael Stuart,

don't you remember?

It can't be true.

My parents

seem to think so.

Stevens!

Yes, sir.

Stevens, who am I?

Speak up.

Who am I?

Don't you remember, sir?

You're Michael Edward Albert

George Percival,

viscount,

the honorable Lord Stuart.

Thank you, Stevens.

Yes, sir.

Then you're not a drunkard?

No.

And you don't need any money?

Not exactly.

Then you lied and tricked us

when you honestly meant to help us?

But, Kay, listen to me.

Dad's getting married tomorrow

and it's all your fault because

you didn't do as you promised.

I hate you!

Stevens.

Yes, sir.

Get me the Dorsay,

Miss Donna Lyons.

Very well, sir.

What? The Ritz?

You said the Bristol.

I waited there until 2:00.

What's happened?

I'm still waiting... at the Ritz!

I'm sure you said the Bristol.

Must you sail?

You're getting married,

aren't you?

Does that matter to you?

Here are three cabins

on the Queen Elizabeth.

Two for you.

For me?

One for your mother,

one for yourself,

in case you change your mind.

That's impossible.

Nothing's impossible.

Where shall we dine?

You'd better take me home.

I have an awful lot to do.

Just as you say.

Charles, the Dorsay.

Here are your tickets.

No, keep them...

and think it over.

Are you always

so impetuous?

Just determined.

You see, my whole happiness

depends on this.

What are those?

Two cabins

on the Queen Elizabeth.

Michael Stuart wants us

to sail with him tomorrow.

What did you say?

I didn't commit myself.

I said I'd think it over.

Did he propose?

Practically.

Said his happiness

depended on our going.

You're going to

marry Judson tomorrow.

You can always go to Australia.

Besides, Jud isn't as young

as he tries to be.

Who knows how soon

you'll be a widow.

Believe me, Donna,

10 million at the altar is worth

20 million in the bush.

That's right.

And who asked you?

Yes'm.

That means he has

loads of money.

Suppose he has.

He let us down just when

we were depending on him.

Why didn't you tell him

to go after her?

Don't talk about him!

I detest him!

Oh, yes, you detest him.

You're so in love with him

you're willing to let Mommy down

because you're afraid...

Precious might take him

away from you.

A fine pill you are!

You should talk.

You told Bill he shouldn't

dare go near Precious.

When?

This afternoon when he offered

to go after her himself.

So, I'm the pill!

You're both

a couple of pills!

Mommy's going to arrive

and find Dad married.

Penny!

What is it?

Nothing, Daddy.

I... I just wanted to see you

once again, that's all.

Uh, I'm sorry

I woke you up.

Penny, come here.

What do you mean?

Daddy, are you really

getting married tomorrow?

Yes.

Do you love Miss Lyons?

Of course.

More than us?

Oh, Penny, it's different.

I just wanted to be sure,

that's all.

Be a good little girl

and go to bed.

We'll talk it over

tomorrow.

I won't be here tomorrow.

Don't talk nonsense!

Of course you will.

I'm going away.

Back to your mother?

Where are you going,

Penny?

Just away.

I can't bear to see Mommy unhappy.

When she saw your picture

with Miss Lyons, she cried.

That's why we came.

It'll be worse if you get married.

I can't bear it. I can't!

I better go now.

No. No, you'd better

sleep on the couch in here.

Then we'll have a nice,

long talk in the morning.

Come, darling.

Calm down.

Lie down here, sweet,

and get some sleep.

Your daddy'll

tuck you in there.

There, how's that?

What are those for?

I wear them to keep me

from biting my nails

when I'm worried.

Don't worry anymore, darling.

I can't help it.

Good night, baby.

Good night, Daddy.

Penny?

Penny!

Where is Penny?

Penny?

I don't know.

Penny! Penny!

Martha!

What is it?

Penny in there?

Penny? No, why?

Penny's gone!

What?

Penny's gone?

Penny!

Miss Penny!

Miss Penny!

Penny!

Miss Penny!

Miss Penny!

Broadcast at once and call us.

Okay, Commissioner.

Hello. You did, eh?

No sign? Thank you.

Superintendent

searched the building

and couldn't find her.

Mr. Craig, please find her.

Please!

My Penny!

What shall I say to Mrs. Craig?

Let me go!

I think we found the Craig girl.

Come on in.

Let me go!

I'm not the Craig girl!

Calm down.

I don't want to!

I'm not the Craig girl.

You're not, eh?

No!

Then who are you?

I don't remember.

Oh, tsk, tsk, tsk.

That's too bad.

Why did you run away from home?

I didn't run away from home...

and I won't answer

any more questions, so there!

Well, it's all right with us.

Get me Judson Craig

on the phone, please.

No, please, don't!

I remember.

I'm... I'm Lida Borelli.

Yes, Lida Borelli.

I just arrived from Paris.

Lida Borelli, eh?

Well, what are you

doing over here?

Uh, I'm an opera singer.

I'm going to sing in

the Metropolitan Opera House.

The Metropolitan, eh?

Well!

You don't believe me?

Well, listen.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.

Ahh

All right, boys.

That's enough.

Now take her home

to Judson Craig.

Oh, no, please.

Please don't take me home.

Let me stay here, please!

Don't take me home.

Let me stay here.

I'll tell you why

I ran away, but please

don't take me home.

Wait a minute, boys.

Now tell me, why don't you

want to go home to your father?

He's worried sick about you.

Yes, I know.

But there's a real reason

why I mustn't go home yet.

Tell me, what is it?

Well, I came over

from Europe to... because...

What on earth

has happened?

Why aren't you dressed?

Penny's gone, disappeared.

I knew it.

Another one of her tricks!

Tricks!

You talk about tricks

while my baby... Ah!

Do you realize that

you're marrying Donna today?

No, not today.

Are you going to let

that awful child interfere?

Who's awful?

Penny is the nicest kid.

It's your fault she's gone.

My fault? I'm asking you

if you're going to marry

my daughter today.

I said not today.

I say today or never!

All right then, never!

I thought you were a gentleman.

I'm not a gentleman! I'm a father!

You're an old fool!

And you're an old... buzzard!

Oh! Give him back his ring!

Come!

And you needn't think

you've broken Donna's heart.

I've got far better plans for her.

We're sailing for Europe

with Michael Stuart.

Oh.

Thank goodness we made it.

Where shall I put them,

madam?

Just over there, please.

Anything else, madam?

That'll be all, thank you.

How lovely!

That's very thoughtful, isn't it?

He's such a gentleman.

The British have lovely manners.

My dear, everything

turns out for the best.

Why don’t you do your face over

and put on that pretty green frock?

It's so becoming.

Don’t you think so, dear?

Donna, what's the matter?

I'm afraid we're going to be

very lonesome, Mother dear.

"Dear Miss Lyons,

"I forgot to mention

that my ticket was for

the Queen Elizabeth...

"next voyage.

So sorry. M.S."

Now you have made

a mess of things!

I have?

You mean you have!

You're always getting

your engagements mixed up.

You called off the wedding.

I? I shall stop this boat!

That's what I shall do!

Captain! Steward!

Captain, stop this boat!

Stop this boat!

Somebody stop this boat!

Madame.

Can I make any assistance

for you?

Count Cheknek Valvashy

at your service.

Oh, Count. Australian?

Hungarian.

How do you do?

The countess,

is she with you?

I am not married.

Oh, is that so?

Donna dear, I want you

to meet Count Chekelvisky.

Cheknek Valvashy.

Yes, of course.

This is my daughter.

Charmed.

Pardon my appearance,

but my airplane crashed.

Should I put the stop

to the boat?

No, that won't be necessary now.

Will you do the honor

of having lunch with me?

That's very charming of you.

Thank you.

Lunch?

Why, we'd be delighted.

Wonderful.

Mr. Craig?

I'm Judson Craig.

What...

Is there anything wrong?

Just a minute.

What's wrong?

Has anything happened?

Is there a, uh,

Miss Donna Lyons here?

No, she isn't.

Is there a.

Mrs. Lyons here?

No, she's gone.

Where?

She's gone to Europe.

Is anybody getting married here today?

No, no! Tell me, where's my...

I want my...

Okay, Jack.

Okay, Penny.

Okay!

Penny!

My baby is back home!

You wicked girl!

Why did you run away?

Don't yell at her!

I'm not yelling at her.

Oh, my darling.

Where'd you find her?

Out at the end of Brooklyn.

Brooklyn!

What were you doing

out there?

I didn't want to come back

until after...

Have they really gone?

Who?

Precious and the pelican,

that's who.

How do you know?

There isn't anything about you

we don't know, Mr. Craig.

Penny, did you tell...

Take it easy!

If you start bawling her out,

we got orders to take her back.

Well, of course, it...

Have you had breakfast?

No, and I'm starved!

Are you hungry, boys?

I could stand

a cup of coffee.

Come on, let's have some cakes.

Come on, everybody!

Why, Kay, what is it?

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Why are you crying?

I'm not crying.

I know why. She's glad because

I'm home, aren't you?

Oh, mush!

What's the matter, Kay?

Nothing's the matter.

Come, darling.

Tell your daddy.

Please don't touch me.

Oh, poor darling.

Nothing's the matter, really.

If you'll just let me alone.

Please! Let me alone!

Kay!

Whom may I announce,

please?

Oh, Mommy! There she is!

Right over there!

Mommy!

Oh, Mommy!

There she is!

Wave! Wave!

There she is. Wave!

Mommy, look over there.

Come on.

Come on.

This is Michael Stuart.

How do you do?

And this is Bill Evans.

How do you do?

And this is my daddy.

Yes, dear, I know.

Hello, Dorothy.

Judson.