Original subtitles

Knives and scissors sharpened!

Old umbrellas as new.

Married soon, pardner?

No.

Come in, sir!

You are the proprietor, sir?

I am. What can I do for you?

My name is Bisbee... B.D. Bisbee.

Advanced agent for Huguenine's great and only international circus...

Which is willing to show in this town, provided the conditions are favourable.

You don't say!

I have here one of our most artistic posters.

Showing every detail of this unforgettable hippodrome...

Which I'll be glad to put up here.

I'll also put up myself and horse at the same time...

And no part of it, sir will cost you one cent!

You mean that I should board you... free?!

And let you let you tack that bill up in here, for nothing, too?!

I don't do business that way, brother!

The loss, sir, will be yours...

This happens to be no ordinary poster.

It shows the man-eating lion...

the lady rider in her English riding clothes

and the acrobats... male and female...

...in tights!

Is there another tavern in the town?

Right across the canal.

Thank you sir!

I'll show you the way.

Thank you, my good man.

Hey... mister!

Mr Bisbee!

Bring him back!

Do you work here?

Yes, ma'am... day and night.

Come here!

I want to get a room.

- I'll call Mrs Mott. - Oh, no! Wait...

Just a minute.

What's your name?

Hanna... Chad Hanna.

Well... Mr Hanna...

I have a little problem...

For one thing I don't wanna be seen.

I mean... I don't want to have to go through there.

If you want, you can go up the back stairs.

Another thing...

Would you be willing to do me a tremendous favor?

I certainly would ma'am.

It might involve telling a lie.

Would you mind then?

No ma'am... I'd like it.

My name is Albany Yates.

Yes Miss Yates?

If a man in a buggy comes by asking for me...

a Mr Shepley...

would you mind telling him that you haven't seen me...

That I haven't been here.

Do you want me to fight him or anything like that?

No... I just don't want him to find me.

You don't have to worry any more, Miss Yates...

I'll take care of it.

You're very nice.

Perhaps I could do something for you some day.

Mrs Mott!

You don't even have to think about it anymore.

Mrs Mott... this is Miss Yates...

She wants a room... she don't want to go through the bar.

I don't blame her... come right in Miss Yates.

Thank you Mr Hanna.

Somebody here's got a mighty fine horse. Where did you come from?

That�s Mr Huguenine himself... sole owner and proprietor

of this gigantic hippodrome.

That's the girl stayed here last night.

So that's where she was!

Don't rush, folks!

One ticket... from that wagon...

Entitles you to see the entire performances you see displayed here...

You will see the most prominent of the wild animals...

The man-eating lion from Africa...

How come you ain't out there seein' her?

How come I ain't drinkin' champagne wine with a big cigar in my mouth?

She's a pretty little trick.

I'm gonna get to see her tonight if I can dig up some...

Say Tridd...

You couldn't lend me 50 cents could you... just til Saturday?

I don't know... I might put you in the way of makin' a little money.

Easy, too... that's what I come down to talk to you about.

Today?

Today, tomorrow... any time.

All you got to do is keep your eyes and ears open...

and pass along any news you hear.

What is it?

You're not gonna tell anybody are you, because it's confidential.

What is it? I ain't gonna tell nobody.

Ever see one of them before?

So that's what you are... a slave chaser!

Chad, it looks to me you always look for the very worst

means you can find to put on a man.

I always wondered where you got your money.

It's legal, ain't it?... that's the law.

If you find a runaway slave... you got to send him back ain't you?

What's wrong with that?

I don't know... don't ask me.

What's more the law says if you don't send him back...

If you do anything to help him... you're the one who goes to jail.

What's that got to do with me?

Like to make a little money, wouldn't you?

How?

Keep your eyes and ears open. You're 'round the tavern all the time.

You hear everybody talking... if you hear anything about a slave...

Just pass the word along to me, that's all.

And if I do that, what do I get for it?

$5 a tip... and no questions asked.

Yeah... think I could get a little advance?

What?!

Want to see the show on it, eh?

You bring me some news... then you get the money.

'Specially about this one.

'Coz he's somewhere right around in this neighbourhood.

Fred!...

Oh, shut up!

Now I ain't gonna hurt you!

Is Tridd home?

No... Who are you?

My name is Hanna... Chad Hanna...

Did he leave any word for me?

Not with ME.

Say, Ma...

You want to come in?

Hey, Ma...

Here's a man wonders if Pa left any word for him.

His name's Hanna.

What about?

Didn't he tell you?

That Caroline?

No... about a runaway slave.

Dad-blamed slavers give us more worry.

Tridd's spent a lot of money lookin' for 'im...

If they don't catch him, it's gonna be a pure loss.

He told me if I heard anything, come tell him.

You know something about him?

I know where he is.

That's a relief.

Poor Tridd...

Out hunting for him day and night in all kinds of weather.

Enough to break your heart, Mr Hanna.

Where is he?

What about the $5 he promised me?

Well how do I know you ain't fooling?

You don't.

Can't you wait for Tridd to come back?

No ma'am if I don't get the money now the whole thing's off...

That part of it is important.

Well he could come down and see you later tonight.

Ain't going to be no 'later tonight'.

It's now or never.

Turn your back.

Where is he?

He's on a Jarvis place called the Hickory Grove

He's hiding in a potato hole.

You better not be lying, you know.

I ain't lying... he's there all right.

Goodnight.

Think you can trust him?

He wouldn't lie... $5 is a lot of money.

Henry!

Henry Prince!

Command me, white man!

It's alright... I'm a friend.

Dinny the colored girl sent me.

What do you want?

I'll get you outta here if you put that knife away.

Don't try to fool me, white boy.

I haven't got time to fool around.

You come with me, and you'll get out of here...

or the slave-chaser's gonna grab you... now make up your mind quick!

I's a hurt man. Ain't no way I can walk.

Well you're gonna have to find out pretty quick.

What happened?

Man shot me.

The other night, I was comin' up the road...

And this old white man, he step out and he say

"Your name Henry Prince?"

Before I could say anything, he banged away with his gun

and hit me in the leg.

Now, come on... you can lean on me.

You ain't gonna take me, boss.

Canada. But I ain't taking ya... I'm sending ya.

Canada? I no way gonna be able walk that far.

You don't have to. I got a wagon down here...

Come on.

Are you ready?

Bin ready for half an hour.

Well, here he is.

Get in Henry and cover up.

It's Mr Phillips... he's gonna look after you.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, boss.

Where's the money?

Here it is and you better hurry.

Hey... wait a minute...

This ain't $5.

Ain't but 2 and a half!

That's all I could get... honest.

But you told me $5!

You told me a man was gonna give you $5!

What are you doing... holding out on me?

Cobb... cross my heart

and hope that I may fall dead at your feet this minute

if that's not all the man could give me!

Alright... but if I'd've known that...

I want a good seat... a 50-cent one.

There you are.

Ladies and gentlemen...

we now present the outstanding talent in school riding in the world today...

Turn loose, Fred, turn loose!

You still haven't told me where you spent last night.

I told you ten times... I stayed at the tavern.

The stable boy said not!

Because I told him to tell you because I'm sick of your crazy jealousy

and because you or nobody else owns me.

You're a liar!

Lady Lillian and her educated horse Bucephalus.

In their famous Equestriall... an act acclaimed throughout the universe.

Fred didn't mean no harm!

You tell Fred Shepley from me that I said to mind his own business.

I may not be perfect...

but I certainly don't have to take any comments from a dumb high-rider who can't even do a somerset.

He didn't mean it that way, honey... he just wasn't thinking, that's all.

Fred's crazy about you... he told me so his self.

And you know you like him.

I don't want to hear any more about it! Good night!

Why I ever left the farm to get into this business

is something I cannot understand.

What I ever did to deserve such punishment is more than I can figure out.

Hello!

Why, hello Mr Hanna...

You were certainly fine in the tent there.

Thank you!

Why didn't you tell me you was a circus rider?

I just didn't think of it.

I'm sorry.

I nearly not came till I seen you in the parade.

Thank you again.

You're about the prettiest little thing I guess I ever did see.

You certainly don't mind speaking right out, do you?

I don't mean to be fresh, understand, coz believe me I...

That's because I believed you!

You little cat!

You want to see what I got for giving you that $5...

Look!

That's just the top ones!

The others that you can't see are worse.

And I thought you were so nice!

Don't do that... please, baby.

Maybe I can do somethin'.

Looks like you get around quite a bit.

I didn't mean anything.

You boys never do.

Don't cry.

It won't do you any good.

I know if I go home without that money...

He'll kill me.

Come on inside.

Come on!

Go on up the steps.

Lie down and rest... you'll feel better.

I'll pay it back... I'll get the money somewheres.

Why don't you go back to your pigs... and stay there!

Hey you!... Come here!

Come here... quick... hurry!

You helped that slave get away, didn't you?

All I done...

That's fine! I'll look out for you.

I tell you, I don't even know who you're talking about.

He's got dark hair, a smooth face... He don't look like much.

Neither do you, for that matter.

Well, there are no strangers on the lot.

No?

No, I've looked all over.

Then maybe you can tell me what you were shutting in that wagon just now?

Where? - There!

Well, here we go now.

But he's mistaken if he thinks I was hiding anyone.

Wait a minute!

Is somebody in this wagon?

Our hero!

That's my pa's voice!

Who is it?

It's me... I'm here... what do YOU want?

Don't want nothin' to do with no show-woman!

Pretty slick, ain't you?!

Think you can put something over on your country cousins, don't you?

This ain't the one... That's the one... the one that�s locked.

I've told you which one it was.

Never mind this... Open that one.

Open it up or I'll put you under arrest.

If you insist.

Come on out of there, Hanna!

Come outta there, Hanna!

Either you're coming out...

Or I'm...

It's alright Oscar... you may go back to sleep now.

Does that help?

Oh yes!

I can't tell you how grateful I am.

Don't try.

Circuses are made up of kids who ran away from home with welts on their back

Don't breathe so hard Bettina... you throw me right out of line.

You skipped some right there, Abie.

I'll get it.

Good morning.

Good morning!

Dressed up!

It's Sunday... I'm going into town.

Pretty hat!

Thank you!

And thank you for keeping Buck so nice looking.

You ain't mad anymore?

Why should I be mad at you?

I dunno, but I been around a week and you've hardly said "good morning".

I couldn't quite make up my mind whether I liked having you take up with the show.

I took up with the show to get away from the sheriff.

But you could have left us as soon as we got away from Canastota.

I know it.

Are you done Mr Shipley?

Are you gonna practice any more?

No... you can have the ring.

Besides, I wasn't mad at YOU, anyway.

Well I don't see why you acted like you were.

No?... Maybe it was just like I said...

I didn't know if I liked you being with us.

And maybe...

Maybe I just didn't want to talk to you.

But what changed you?

Maybe I made up my mind...

that I like you.

Anything in pants... huh!?

Hey, Joe!...

What's happened there? Albany ain't married to him is she?

No... but you'd think so... the way they fight, wouldn't you?

Now, don't be afraid.

- Good luck, honey. - Don't get scared...

You can't fall.

Ready...

Now you're stiffening up there... Relax, please!

On your knees... one, two...

One... two... on your knees... that's it.

On your knees... one, two...

Go one hand... the other hand...

Now, both hands...

On your knees once...

Both hands now...

Now stand up...

One... up...

Take your reins.

Grab your reins.

Straight up!

Stay up!

Grab your horse!

That's it!

Get up there!

On top of the horse!

Get your horse!

That's it!

You want to learn to ride, don't you?

Oh, yes, sir!

Then get up... get on the horse.

Ain't that Bisbee?

Now what's he doing back here?

He ought to be in Syracuse.

Now what?!

Trouble.

I don't reckon I'll ever get this shave done.

Here, Bettina... get me some hot water.

Well, what is it?

"Burke and Walls" are playing Syracuse Tuesday, the day after tomorrow.

Well, that's the day we're playing Syracuse.

That's the trouble... I was just talking to Burke in the tavern...

He says you better not try it or he'll bust us.

What right has he to tell us what we can or can't do?

The roads are public.

Well, he's got one right... his show's 3 times bigger than ours.

How many's with him at the tavern?

Oh... he's alone.

Then what are we waiting for?

No, no... that ain't the way!

Ain't no use us starting trouble... It'll be here soon enough by itself.

What do you think, Bisbee?

If you say play, we'll play... and see what happens.

Maybe the juggler could throw knives at him.

What does Burke want to act that way for?

He's already got a elephant.

Looks like that'd be enough for any man.

I never wanted this circus in the first place.

All I done was take a mortgage from a fella and what does he do...

but run away and leave it with me.

Now you tell Burke...

Why don't you tell him yourself... here he is now.

My card.

Keep it... I know who you are.

Then you know what I'm here for...

I told that fella that was tearing down my advertisements...

Mr Bisbee's the name.

I told that fella that my show's playing Syracuse day after tomorrow.

Mr Bisbee's the name.

I told Mr Bisbee

that I don't want to see this rundown turkey outfit anywhere along my route.

And that means Syracuse.

You understand?

Hit him A.D... he ain't very big.

Well it ain't fair!... We ain't hurt your business.

You've got a show with an elephant.

We're just a little show.

You're gonna learn the new rules.

What do you mean by that?

Albany!

Budlong...

Albany... you ready?

Will you carry my baggage and take the trunk over to that gentleman in the new red carriage.

Yes Miss Albany.

Where you going, Albany?

She's going with me... to be with my show.

But you can't do that... I got a contract with you.

She's breaking the contract.

You wouldn't do that anyway!

Would you?

I'm sorry A.D... but Mr Burke has made me a very handsome offer.

And I've accepted it.

But without no notice... and you the biggest act we got.

Let her go!

Please try to understand, Fred... I know it looks bad, but...

Which one of you wouldn't do the same thing if you had the offer?

I want money, and Mr Burke's gonna pay me.

I'm sorry, Fred... I'm sorry too that we quarrelled.

It may be too late, but you're the only one that mattered.

Let's go, Albany!

You can't do this to me!

I hope this'll teach you not to buck up against a real show again.

It ain't taught me but one thing...

That is we're playing Syracuse day after tomorrow, or bust.

I may not be a real circus man...

But ain't nobody like you can tell me what I can do and can't do.

Mister... I warned you about that...

What'd you do that for?

Now I got to get me some more hot water.

Don't look like I'll ever get this shaving done.

Don't you feel bad about Albany?

Oh, I never...

...paid enough attention to her to bother one way or another.

I'm gonna miss her more than anybody.

I been wanting to tell you... I'm sorry about that beating.

It don't matter any more.

The way I figure now... it was a good thing.

Gave me a new way to live.

A better way.

Pete says you're gonna be the best high-rider in the country.

It's funny, isn't it...

Why?

You and me being with a circus.

Did you ever see me in Canastota?

I don't know...

When I was driving on the canal, I used to drive past your house.

And I never knew it.

Lots of times when we were hauling past Canastota at night, I used to think

if I could keep way past your house, I'd be alright.

Maybe I saw you.

What'd you look like?

Like any other canaler... pretty dirty and ragged.

I wonder if you even saw me.

I might've.

I didn't look like much I guess.

That's why I say it was good luck getting that whipping.

I'm not... dirty any more.

Everybody treats me nice.

Maybe some day I'll be somebody.

Getting warmer.

Not much of a breeze today, is it?

What's the matter?

Haul!

They say no haul!

Stop that blamed music... you're driving me crazy.

All right Ike... we'll turn back and cut in the next street.

All right men... up to the next street!

A.D.!

Look, A.D... they've gone!

Haul them back!

Go on back, Ike... they've gone!

Go on back!

Keep on going... go straight ahead... Cut in there up to the next block!

Now play!

Play!

You stay here... move around after the performance.

Find out what route they're taking out of town tonight.

We're going now. We got to get out of here.

You ready Pabden?

We're ready for anything.

How about you, Pete?

We'll show them!

- Joe!... You got your tent pegs? - Yeah

Now remember everybody... stay together!

Let's go! And keep away from that main road.

What I'd like to use this thing on, is the fella who left me with this circus.

Moses on the mountain! Here they are!

Joe! Tell the womenfolks to keep out of the way.

Everybody get your tent pegs ready!

What are you gonna do?

Taking a sledge... we'll go after 'em.

You come to me you old bandy-legged old boy!

All right! Let's burn their wagons!

Halt!...

You take one more step and I'll spray you!

Yes, and I'll hit somebody!

Well, I'll hit Mr Burke.

Coz I always hit what I aim at.

I don't know if I can trust you.

I want to be told plain, you're through!

Come closer... I want to see you when I talk to you.

Come on!... Closer!

That'll do!

Now... give me your word as a gentleman...

that you won't bother us again.

Yes, ma'am, I do. I give you my word.

Now I believe you!

Come on!... Take him away!

It was loaded!

Help!... somebody quick!

Mmm... that feels good.

Oh, I felt sure you was killed...

Saw you fighting with that big man and both of you went off the bridge...

And they said "He's killed. "

But you licked him dead.

What would you have done if Mrs Huguenine had told you to shoot?

I'd've shot.

I believe you would at that.

The way I look at it... It's like my family now.

You like that, don't you?

Yes... I never owned any jewellery before.

It's got perfume in it.

Smell.

Don't know who it come from.

Why don't you?

Somebody just put it in the wagon the other day.

Didn't say who it was from or to.

Just said from a friend.

Albany said I could have it.

Didn't she want it?

She said it was cheap... but I like it.

Somehow it just feels like mine.

It always has... ever since I first put it on.

It is... I sent it.

Oh, Chad I...

I'm so sorry.

I'll send it to her right away.

It's for you!

For me?

Don't you want it either?

Why Chad!

Oh, I wouldn't let it go for a million dollars.

I love it, Chad... I love wearing it.

I'll wear it forever.

Chad!

Yes, ma'am?

A.D. wants to see you.

In the treasurer wagon.

How are you feeling, A.D?

Thirsty.

That doctor fella says I can't have no liquor.

What I wanted to tell you is that you've got to take my place as ringmaster.

I know you ain't been here long and I know it sounds funny... but

you've got to do it while I'm down.

- Oh I couldn't do that A.D. - You've got to.

On account of because there ain't nobody else.

What about Pete or Budlaw?

No... no matter how you dressed them, they'd still look like roustabouts.

Oh, Bettina... get my coat out, will you.

It won't be hard...

I got all the speeches all wrote out for you.

And you've seen the way I handle the show.

You may have a little trouble with the one I introduce the Pamplons with.

There's one word in it that throws me every time.

"Jimsats".

"Gymnasts", A.D.

Oh yes, "jimsats".

I don't seem to be able to say it.

I don't see why you don't just say "acrobats".

No... it sounds too thin.

Now try the coat on.

Now you try to say it.

Gymnasts.

And you ain't even been practising?!

Never even heard it before.

There... why, I can take that in alright.

Let him try the hat.

Oh, you can handle it, Chad.

Even A.D. never got the whole hang of it.

Why do you know, he can't even short change people.

Fella who owned this circus before said you could make 10% just on short-changing.

I think it must be the shape of my hands.

Hell, I don't know what it is, but they catch him every time.

No, no... just hold it in your hand...

in a kind of polite way.

And I'll pay you 25� a day extra.

Do what you can for me, Chaddy.

Doc says I gotta go to Rochester and take some kinda baths.

And drink some of that water there.

So it's up to you while I'm away.

Well... alright, A.D... I'll do the best I can.

Ladies and Gentlemen...

I now take pleasure in presenting

for the first time in America...

The Pamplons

Monsieur and Madame...

the premier

"jimsats" of Europe.

Acrobats.

Come on in.

Ain't forgot your poor pa, have you?

I didn't know.

You didn't know I'd be able to find you, eh?

You ain't grown yet, and you ain't to big to whip!

Put on your own clothes, and come with me.

Oh. please, Pa... don't make me do that, please!

So you're running around with circus folk, eh?

Too good already to help out your Pa and Ma.

Oh no Pa... it ain't that... please.

You're still my daughter!

It's because I'm somebody now.

I'm making something out of myself.

Oh please, Pa... you're hurting me!

That ain't nothing to when I get you home!

You hussy!

I ain't going home, I tell you... I ain'! I ain't!

Who says you ain't!

Me... let her go.

You're certainly tough with little girls.

So that's what you done, eh?

Run away with a man!

Well... we'll just see what the law has to say about that.

I don't know anything about what the law's gonna say...

But if you lay hands on my wife again, I'll break your neck.

You're lying!

You never married her.

Ordinarily I'd slap a man for that...

but this time I won't coz you're my father-in-law...

I'm sorry to say.

When did you marry her?

When?... Last week... it was Thursday, wasn't it?

In Auburn... it was just a quiet ceremony.

This ain't the first time you tried to crook me, Hanna!

And you ain't gonna get away with it.

And I ain't forgot that I still got $5 in you, either.

Well you're lucky, coz it's more than I got in me or anybody else.

Well I'll get it out of you yet.

I'd give it to you if I ever get it.

Never mind honey.

Well I guess you better leave now.

Well, I guess it won't take long to find out if you're lying or not.

Because I'm going to Auburn myself, and look on the books.

And if it ain't there...

Goodbye... Pa!

Oh Chad!... What'd you tell him that for?

Won't you be arrested?

I don't know.

It'd seem like a pretty nice thing to happen.

Nice?

Oh Chad, don't you understand?

He's going to Auburn... He'll find out we aren't... and...

Then what'll happen?

What I mean is this...

I been trying for a week to talk to you about that.

I couldn't seem to bring up the subject.

Bring up what subject?

The subject of me and you getting married.

Well... why didn't you ask me?

You might not want to.

Oh, Chad dear...

You don't have to marry me.

I love you...

But if it's just because you said you were...

Don't get me arguing around that...

but since your dad brought it up...

It's what I want to do.

Will you?

Of course!

When?

Any time you say.

Tridd ain't such a bad old skate after all.

Get ready... I gotta announce you!

Attention!

To the bride and groom!

Mr and Mrs Chad Hanna!

And now I still want a speech!

Chad and I want to thank you all.

It's been a wonderful wedding supper.

I just hope everybody is as happy as I am.

Well, I'd just like to say to Bettina, I'm sorry A.D. couldn't be here.

And... I wanted to get some kind of wedding present for Caroline...

Something nice... something she'd like...

But it seemed I couldn't think of anything that'd seem right.

I don't know if I'm doing right or not...

But I guess she'll understand.

I'm giving her this $2 to buy a dress or something, or anything she wants...

Or she can just throw it away if she wants to

Coz it's hers.

Well, I'll try to get something you'll like too, Chad.

Now, Chad... give her a kiss!

Give her a good smack!

Give her a big squeeze.

May I come in for just a moment?

Albany!

Albany!... Wherever I am, you're welcome.

This is a happy occasion...

Chad and Caroline were married this evening.

I know... I heard it in Penfield...

And drove over to wish you the happiest marriage in the world.

She's like my baby, you know...

You're a lucky man, Chad... you got the sweetest girl in the world.

Take good care of her.

I aim to.

I know you won't believe me...

But I've missed all of you a lot.

How are you, Fred?

I'm alright.

Well, I didn't mean to spoil your party...

I just couldn't help coming over to wish them joy.

- Goodbye dear. - Goodbye Albany.

- Goodbye everybody. - Goodbye, Albany.

What'd she want?

What'd she come here for?

Oh she is sweet, in spite of what they say.

Don't you think so?

I wish she was dead.

Chad...!

Why'd you say that?

You'd think before busting in on a party, she'd wait to be invited, wouldn't you?

Is that the only reason?

Sure, honey.

To Mr and Mrs Huguenine!

Why, Chaddy!

- How are you? - Glad to see you.

Bring up a chair.

Before you sit down...

There's a bottle of whisky under the bed tick, under my feet.

Get it out, will you.

There's a glass.

See that water in that pitcher...

It's alright if you want to drink water.

Don't put none in mine!

You're kind of hot, A.D.

I am... but that's part of the treatment.

That fella that butted me, shook up all my insides.

All I do is take baths and sweat and take baths and sweat.

It's a tough business, boy.

Yeah!... Take one yourself.

So how are things going, Chaddy.

Well, it's the cat, A.D. He ain't well.

What's the matter with him?

His indigestion is upset.

Well, if that don't beat all!

Chad it looks like in the circus business, it never rains but it pours.

Five years ago, if anybody'd told me I'd be lying in a hotel in Rochester

worrying about a lion I'd... Have you dosed him?

Turpentine, calomel, everything.

Joey even took him out to graze, to see if he wouldn't eat some grass.

Say... how about trying a bottle of this water on him.

You reckon it'd be alright?

Why not? It's alright for me ain't it?

Pull that wire over there.

Go ahead and pull it!

You didn't hear a thing, did you?

No.

That's the trick of it. It's a hotel invention.

It rings somewhere... and after a while a fellow shows up.

Now you come over here and sit down

and you'll see a fella come up here with a bottle of that water.

There! What'd I tell you!

Come in!

Room service!

No don't open it!

It's for a lion.

Say... you ought to know something about lions.

Me sir?

Well you're from Africa, ain't you?

No sir, not me I's from Virginia.

There ain't no lions there.

I thought you might have some kind of instinct or something.

No sir... the only instinct I got about lions is to keep away from them.

Well, if an African don't know what to do, we don't, that's sure.

We just gotta feel our way.

Here Chad, take this bottle.

Give Oscar half of it before his meat tomorrow.

Save the other half... maybe I'll take it.

It costs money, you know.

I'll try.

Well, we might as well get at it. Have you got the pipe?

Yeah.

I'll hold it... you pour.

Nice Oscar... nice Oscar...

Give me the funnel.

Nice baby...

I've done a lot of mean things in my time, but...

He trusts me.

Looks on me as his friend.

Wait a minute.

Nice Oscar.

He ain't gonna look on you as no friend, if you drown him!

He got a good hunk though.

Nice Oscar... it's medicine.

Ladies and gentlemen... if any member of the audience

will volunteer to get into the cage with this fierce man-eating lion...

we will be delighted to accommodate you.

Do I hear a volunteer?

Will I do?

My mother-in-law's up there...

and if she don't see somebody in that lion's den

I'm the one that'll catch it!

Have you made your will?

Yes sir. I left my mother-in-law to my wife...

They deserve each other.

Well I'm not sure...

I don't know if the lion will be able to stand that suit.

That's alright... I'll change.

When you see one you like... just stop me.

You better speak soon...

Well?

Here goes!

That's fine, sir!

Ladies and gentlemen

Like him of holy writ, this modern Daniel will get into the lion's cage

and make himself at home...

reclining beside this savage king of beasts

on terms of friendship and affability

incredible to behold.

Nice Oscar...

Get it out of here quick.

All over and out!

He's dead... He's dead!

He died in my arms!

Who done it?

Nobody did it, A.D... he just died.

A.D.!...

You're responsible for this!

Listen here... don't go making a fool of yourself.

Listen... we nursed that cat like a baby.

He just wore out, that's all.

He was alright when I left here, wasn't he?

No he wasn't... we just didn't want to worry you.

Take off my coat... give it to Bettina, so she can let it out and fit me again.

Well who told me to give him Rochester water?

Now don't you go blaming it on the Rochester water.

I must've drunk a hundred gallons of it. It didn't kill me, did it.

You ain't no lion, A.D.

Hanna... you been a Jonah ever since you come to this show.

I picked you up and saved you from the sheriff.

Ever since then it's just been one thing after another.

That's not fair, A.D.

It ain't Chad's fault, A.D.

I give him a chance to run the show and what does he do?

Kill the cat!

I never killed no blamed cat!

The cat just died by itself.

How do I know that?

Why you big tub of lard...

I don't have to take that kind of talk from anybody.

I'm staying right here until you check the accounts and then I'm through. I quit!

Give me my coat... you're fired!

You can't fire me... I just quit.

Oh please, darling!

My hat too, if you don't mind.

There... and I hope it gives you a headache.

Now you're fired officially.

I don't care what you call it, but I'm through!

Now it's gonna rain.

Chad... A.D. says you can stay.

I just talked to him and he says you can have your old job back.

Oh he did, did he?

He's awful worried Chad... He's not himself.

That'd make me look fine, wouldn't it!?

You a high-rider on $15 a week and me a roustabout at 75� a day.

It'd look fine!

Chad, you're gonna take it aren't you?

Why should I?

Chad...

When did you get these?

It's Albany's... I found it in the cupboard.

Chad... you wouldn't leave when the show's bad off.

Why not?

Well I wouldn't.

Albany Yates might, but I wouldn't.

Whatever you want... Go or stay... I don't care.

And you?

He's changed everything... it's all different now.

Not enough he's gotta bullfrog me in front of everybody.

He's made me and you different.

You're headed somewheres...

Now, I'm just nothing.

Oh, Chad... what difference does it make, who makes the money.

It belongs to both of us doesn't it.

Look... supposing we weren't circus people, and you got sick, and I had to go to work...

That'd be alright, wouldn't it?

I don't know.

I don't think I could stand it that way.

You wouldn't want me to go with you, would you?

You wouldn't want to do that.

No I wouldn't.

But I would in a minute, if I thought it'd do any good.

You remember when you gave me this.

I never told you what it did for me, have I?

When I knew you'd given it to me Chad...

For the first time in my life, I didn't feel cheap any more.

I wanted to BE somebody.

Somebody worth being.

And I was so proud to marry you.

I just couldn't find the words to tell you.

But from the very minute Chad

I've tried to do everything exactly like I thought you wanted me to do...

For some reason, I haven't been able to do it.

I haven't been able to make you proud at all.

I just make you sour.

You're crazy.

I guess maybe it's me that you couldn't stand any longer.

I guess maybe I know why.

Chad!

Come in.

Where's Chad?

A.D. wants to apologise to him.

I didn't I wanted to... I just said I'd do it.

He's gone!

Why... he couldn't, honey!

Didn't you tell him?

I was going to tonight, but it wasn't the time.

Wouldn't have been right, the way he was tonight.

You oughtn't try to keep a man that way.

Now what she talking about?

But what better way is there?

Well, I just couldn't.

Will somebody tell me what's the matter now.

Chad's gone and Caroline's in a 'delicate condition'.

Well... that just about makes it perfect.

Albany gone... the cat's dead... Chad's run away...

And now the high-rider's gonna have a baby.

What else do you reckon could happen to a circus?

Rochester water!

Can I talk to you, Albany?

Why, yes!

Have you left Huguenine's show?

Are you here alone?

We're playing Cooperstown tomorrow.

Would you like to drive over there with me tonight?

After the show?

I'd like to... I'll meet you on the lot.

There ain't but about 4 more miles to Cooperstown.

It's raining worse, Chad... and I'm scared to go on.

We might get stuck in the mud.

Evening ma'am... It's raining!

Have you got any rooms for tonight?

How many of you are there?

Two.

I guess I can take care of you.

You go on in... I'll put the horse away.

Where's the stable, ma'am?

Right there with the big doors.

Which way for me, ma'am?

Down the hall... 2nd door on the right.

Thank you, ma'am.

I'd like for you to wake me in the morning, but not too early.

About 5?

About a quarter to, I guess.

Goodnight, ma'am.

Oh, excuse me!

Come in!

Come in and shut the door... quick!

How come this?

I couldn't help it. This is the only room she's got.

You mean you said we was married?

I didn't know what else to say.

Well.. it's your idea.

Looks to me like rain or no rain, we ought to've stuck to that buggy.

Come on over and help me move this screen, will you.

You can put it right here.

I'm afraid it's not going to be very comfortable for you.

What do you mean?

That bench might be alright to sit on, but I don't know how it'll feel as a bed.

Oh, you want me to sleep there?

Well Chad, you can take your choice...

You can either sleep there...

or on the floor.

Then, um...

I don't think so.

I just wanted to know.

I understand.

You wouldn't like to sleep in the stable, would you?

No!

Then let's not be childish about it.

I'm not childish.

That's the trouble.

Aren't you comfortable, Chad?

I'm trying.

I can't sleep.

You want to swap beds?

I think seeing you again, Chad, has got me to thinking...

...remembering and...

...wondering about you and me and...

Caroline and Fred...

What about us?

How we met...

That night at Canastota.

I remember.

You liked me even then, didn't you?

I liked you the minute I laid eyes in you.

I liked you, too.

But look what happened.

You and Caroline got married and...

Fred and I didn't.

And yet the same thing happened to both of us.

We both lost.

What's the matter?

Don't you know?

What are you looking at me like that for?

Why, you're in love!

I told you that!

But not with me!

Are you going crazy?

You're in love with your wife.

In love with her? I'm married to her.

I even left her.

Chad, honey... you may be able to fool yourself, but not me!

Not after that kiss!

I can always tell.

You mean, I'm in love with Caroline and don't know it?

That's it!

You're just doing things backwards.

You married first and then you fall in love.

That's all.

And what about the way I feel about you?

Don't you understand?

You fell in love with a beautiful circus rider... that's all.

All country boys do.

That's what the circus rider's for.

If country boys didn't fall in love with a beautiful circus rider...

There wouldn't be any circuses.

I guess both of us were trying to make a little more of it than it was.

That's what comes from not being with the one you really love.

But someday I'll find him again.

Are you sure about me and Caroline?

Positive.

Where are you going?

Down to the stable.

If that's true about me and Caroline, I better get out of this room and stay out.

Van Buren... Van Buren...

Is everything alright, sweetheart?

Are you well, sweetheart?

Come and get him!

Who's that?

Leave that elephant alone!

Call him off, will you!?

Sahib Van Buren... he wouldn't hurt a flea.

Like I tell you... Just don't pick on him, that's all.

He hates to be picked on.

Who don't?!

That's Van Buren.

That's Van Buren, eh?

That's him...

You found out about Van Buren!

Not til just this minute.

Where'd you get him?

Why... I inherited him!

Inherited him?... How do you inherit an elephant?

From Captain Churchill, my boss.

He brought him to this country 15 years ago to help me run his farm.

What can an elephant do on a farm?

Anything any farm animal in the world can do.

Except of course, he can't give milk.

What are you doing with him here?

Last month, Captain Churchill died... and that's when I inherited Van Buren.

But I wasn't allowed to keep him. The widow Churchill wouldn't let me.

She don't like him.

On the other hand... Van Buren don't like her.

That's why he chased her up a sweetgum tree last week...

He was just playing.

But you know how women are... narrow!

That's why I had to sell him to that circus.

Burke's.

Burke's?

But Van Buren learned his game.

Have you got your money yet from Mr Burke?

Not yet... I'm meeting the circus at Cooperstown tomorrow.

And then I'll get it.

In other words, all you've really done is

is to PROMISE Mr Burke you're gonna sell Van Buren to him.

And I�d just as soon be selling my wife to a circus.

If I had a wife.

What'd you say your name was?

Proudfoot... Elmer Proudfoot

Why, I'm pleased to meet you Mr Proudfoot.

Hanna's my name.

Glad to know you, Mr Hanna.

Sit down, Mr Proudfoot... sit right down.

Thank you.

Let's you and me have a nice quiet little talk.

That's very kind of you, sir.

Not at all... Not at all!

Would you like to see the circus for a dime?

How about for a nickel?

I lost my beast.

How about for nothing?

No. I don't think so...

I don't like a circus that ain't even got a monkey.

There's a mean crowd out there tonight...

They're looking for trouble.

What's the matter with her?

This child can't go on A.D... she's got a dizzy spell...

She near fell down.

Oh, I'm alright now.

What's the matter with her?

If I've told you once, I must have told you 40 times

whats the matter with her.

Oh, that's right... I keep forgetting.

Them canal-boat fellows.

They're always bad on Saturday night.

Looks like they could leave us alone for the last night.

Oh gosh... I got to announce which you gonna do.

Well is she gonna ride, or ain't she?

Oh I'm gonna ride, of course.

Oh, I wish you wouldn't, honey.

I'm going to ride with you... We'll do that act we practised.

Tonight's our last chance.

The only female rider now performing in New York state...

What are you trying to sell... horse liniment?

See Noreeni Carolina...

A sylphide of the air!

Alright, let the show start!

My boys can do better than that riding on a milk cow!

I'm alright.

I wish I hadn't let her ride tonight.

Don't look at the audience.

My goodness!

Sit down.

It's alright, I'll take her. She fainted.

Bring on the show...

I thought there was going to be a circus here!

Ladies and gentlemen...

I'm sorry, but it's all over... and out.

The whole thing is a fake, that's what it is!

Who are you trying to fool?

What do you say we turn over the whole shebang!

The biggest and fiercest animal in the history of creation!

The mighty and magnificent...

It's an elephant!

Chaddy boy!

Where's Caroline?

She's sick... she fainted. She's with Bettina.

Get away! Get away! She ain't gonna see you!

You let me in there or I'll bust the door down!

Aw... well... wait a minute!

Now see here! We can't both of us get through here at once.

I tell you if it was me, I'd...

Holy Mother... a giraffe!

Now wait a minute, Bettina... let me in!

You can't do this to me, Bettina!

Let me in there.

Come on, Bettina!

You get that giraffe outta here!

Now what?!

Make her let me in there with my wife.

She says that's a giraffe... Tell her what it is.

Listen honey... that ain't no giraffe!

A giraffe's the one with the long neck and the polka dots.

Can't you remember? This here's a elephant.

Elephant!?

What does he eat?

Hay, honey, just hay.

Well, thank goodness for that.

But if he ever gets a taste for meat...

Chad... Chad!

Listen, Chad... there's one thing and we won't bother you no more...

Will you go away.

Just tell me one thing... that's all.

How did you get that elephant?

I gave him a quarter interest in the circus.

A quarter interest?

Looks like he could've made him take more than that.

To think of me owning a circus with a elephant!

It's like a beautiful dream.

"Pa"...

"Dad".

Subtitles by FatPlank for KG.