1 00:03:32,920 --> 00:03:35,464 Mr. Farnham, can I have your autograph? 2 00:03:35,548 --> 00:03:38,759 Sure, honey, I never refuse the few requests I get. 3 00:03:38,843 --> 00:03:42,346 My mom and dad took me to see your show on Broadway last year. 4 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:45,975 I think you're the greatest dancer in the world. 5 00:03:46,058 --> 00:03:47,935 It's you and me against Fred Astaire. 6 00:04:00,322 --> 00:04:01,907 May I cut in? 7 00:04:01,991 --> 00:04:02,991 Certainly. 8 00:04:08,164 --> 00:04:09,957 Aren't we supposed to dance? 9 00:04:10,040 --> 00:04:12,835 Oh, I'd love to but, uh, unfortunately I don't know how. 10 00:04:12,918 --> 00:04:14,336 - You don't know how? - No. 11 00:04:14,420 --> 00:04:15,880 Then why did you cut in? 12 00:04:15,963 --> 00:04:18,549 Well, uh, I thought we might sit this one out. 13 00:04:18,632 --> 00:04:22,511 - That I know how. - I'll teach you to dance. 14 00:04:22,595 --> 00:04:24,305 I'm a very poor pupil. 15 00:04:24,388 --> 00:04:26,432 Follow me. Right foot back. 16 00:04:26,515 --> 00:04:28,017 One... 17 00:04:28,100 --> 00:04:29,351 two... 18 00:04:29,435 --> 00:04:30,853 three... 19 00:04:30,936 --> 00:04:32,396 four. 20 00:04:32,480 --> 00:04:34,106 One... 21 00:04:34,190 --> 00:04:35,858 two... 22 00:04:37,777 --> 00:04:38,777 Four. 23 00:04:40,654 --> 00:04:42,114 Shall we try it again? 24 00:04:42,198 --> 00:04:44,283 Only this year they're doing it without the ouch. 25 00:04:52,458 --> 00:04:54,919 Ooh, my poor feet. 26 00:04:55,002 --> 00:04:57,171 I'm afraid you'll never learn. 27 00:04:57,254 --> 00:04:58,714 It's just as well. 28 00:04:58,798 --> 00:05:00,758 I wanted to get a little better acquainted anyway. 29 00:05:00,841 --> 00:05:02,468 Such a short boat ride. 30 00:05:02,551 --> 00:05:04,094 What? Five days? 31 00:05:04,178 --> 00:05:06,806 I wasted four and a half of them before I met you. 32 00:05:06,889 --> 00:05:09,308 How do you do? My name is Tom Farnham. 33 00:05:09,391 --> 00:05:11,101 How do you do? I'm Melinda Howard. 34 00:05:13,103 --> 00:05:14,480 Well, that's over. 35 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:22,279 Now, what do you say we throw caution to the winds? 36 00:05:22,363 --> 00:05:26,325 Please, let's not make up four and a half days in four seconds. 37 00:05:26,408 --> 00:05:28,744 Okay, I'll wait. 38 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:30,371 What's another minute or two? 39 00:05:32,164 --> 00:05:33,975 The ship's paper says that you're paying a quick visit 40 00:05:33,999 --> 00:05:36,001 to New York after several years' absence. 41 00:05:36,085 --> 00:05:37,628 Oh, really? 42 00:05:37,711 --> 00:05:39,648 Did it also give my age and say that I don't like men 43 00:05:39,672 --> 00:05:41,423 who operate so fast? 44 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:43,634 Alright, alright. You win. 45 00:05:45,970 --> 00:05:47,721 After that number I saw you do 46 00:05:47,805 --> 00:05:49,473 I'd say you're in show business. 47 00:05:49,557 --> 00:05:51,934 I am, in a way. 48 00:05:52,017 --> 00:05:54,687 I've been touring the provinces with a small theatrical company. 49 00:05:56,480 --> 00:05:58,983 Saved a little money and decided to come to America 50 00:05:59,066 --> 00:06:00,276 and surprise my mother. 51 00:06:01,443 --> 00:06:03,153 They always have a mother. 52 00:06:03,237 --> 00:06:05,531 Gosh, I haven't seen her in years. 53 00:06:05,614 --> 00:06:07,741 You've probably heard of her, Jessica Howard? 54 00:06:07,825 --> 00:06:09,743 She's very famous on Broadway. 55 00:06:09,827 --> 00:06:11,027 - On Broadway, now? - Yeah, oh. 56 00:06:11,078 --> 00:06:12,830 She's starring in a musical. 57 00:06:13,998 --> 00:06:15,332 You'll have to excuse me. 58 00:06:15,416 --> 00:06:16,893 I don't know much about show business. 59 00:06:16,917 --> 00:06:19,545 Oh, what do you do, Mr. Farnham? 60 00:06:20,713 --> 00:06:21,922 Oh, I spend most of my time 61 00:06:22,006 --> 00:06:24,049 trying to get girls to call me Tom. 62 00:06:24,133 --> 00:06:25,634 Um, if you'll excuse me 63 00:06:25,718 --> 00:06:28,053 I just remembered that I have some packing to do. 64 00:06:28,137 --> 00:06:29,346 I'll help you. 65 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:31,307 Oh, no, thank you, I'll manage. 66 00:06:31,390 --> 00:06:33,392 What's the matter, don't you trust me? 67 00:06:37,938 --> 00:06:39,607 What's this for? 68 00:06:39,690 --> 00:06:40,970 There's a message on that for you 69 00:06:41,025 --> 00:06:42,818 from the women of the world. 70 00:06:42,902 --> 00:06:44,570 Goodnight, Mr. Farnham. 71 00:06:48,032 --> 00:06:49,575 "In God we trust." 72 00:06:53,203 --> 00:06:54,872 Well, it wasn't a total loss. 73 00:07:34,870 --> 00:07:36,622 Sorry to disturb you, Diamond Jim 74 00:07:36,705 --> 00:07:38,082 but that's the front door. 75 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:43,337 Front door, living room, master bedroom, library. 76 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:45,297 This is like living in a pinball machine. 77 00:07:46,924 --> 00:07:48,592 Can't even eat around here. 78 00:07:50,135 --> 00:07:52,221 Why did I ever leave show business? 79 00:07:52,304 --> 00:07:54,390 - I'll bite, why did you? - Oh! 80 00:08:00,104 --> 00:08:01,438 - Yes, miss? - Oh, how do you do? 81 00:08:01,522 --> 00:08:02,982 I'm Miss Howard. 82 00:08:03,065 --> 00:08:04,733 Would you bring in my luggage please? 83 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:07,569 - I'll take this one. - I beg your pardon? 84 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:10,781 And have mother come downstairs, but don't say who's here. 85 00:08:10,864 --> 00:08:12,968 I'm sorry, miss, this is the residence of Adolph Hubbell 86 00:08:12,992 --> 00:08:14,243 and he has no children 87 00:08:14,326 --> 00:08:15,995 that anyone's been able to trace. 88 00:08:16,078 --> 00:08:18,497 What's he doing in my mother's house? 89 00:08:18,580 --> 00:08:21,417 Are you sure you have the right address? 90 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:23,877 This is 485 Beekman place, isn't it? 91 00:08:25,170 --> 00:08:26,839 Hasn't been changed. 92 00:08:26,922 --> 00:08:29,258 That's the address on every letter that mother sends me. 93 00:08:31,552 --> 00:08:33,095 Oh, no. 94 00:08:33,178 --> 00:08:35,305 - You're not Melinda Howard? - Yes. 95 00:08:35,389 --> 00:08:36,932 But it couldn't be, you're in England 96 00:08:37,016 --> 00:08:38,368 and you're gonna stay over there, aren't you? 97 00:08:38,392 --> 00:08:39,685 I'm here. 98 00:08:44,273 --> 00:08:45,774 Follow me. 99 00:08:47,609 --> 00:08:49,111 Where are we going? 100 00:08:49,194 --> 00:08:51,131 You should have written your mother you were coming. 101 00:08:51,155 --> 00:08:52,531 I just wanted to surprise her. 102 00:08:52,614 --> 00:08:54,324 You'll surprise her alright. 103 00:08:54,408 --> 00:08:56,344 You see, she's rented the house to Adolph Hubbell. 104 00:08:56,368 --> 00:08:58,287 You know, Hubbell Breweries. 105 00:08:58,370 --> 00:09:00,622 Just while she's on tour. 106 00:09:00,706 --> 00:09:02,041 On tour? 107 00:09:05,669 --> 00:09:07,713 Don't tell me she's out of town. 108 00:09:07,796 --> 00:09:09,596 I believe she's due in New York in a day or so 109 00:09:09,631 --> 00:09:11,258 for a conference with the producers. 110 00:09:11,341 --> 00:09:12,926 I'll see if I can locate her for you. 111 00:09:13,010 --> 00:09:15,095 Oh, but if she isn't here, where am I going to stay? 112 00:09:15,179 --> 00:09:16,513 I haven't any money. 113 00:09:17,765 --> 00:09:19,058 - No money? - Unh-unh. 114 00:09:19,141 --> 00:09:21,477 Welcome to the club! 115 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:23,562 Am I intruding? 116 00:09:23,645 --> 00:09:25,439 Oh, Gloria, this is Miss Howard. 117 00:09:25,522 --> 00:09:27,566 You know, Jessica's daughter? 118 00:09:27,649 --> 00:09:29,627 Uh, Miss Davis, the lucky girl that's going to marry me. 119 00:09:29,651 --> 00:09:31,028 - Well, how do you do? - Hello. 120 00:09:31,111 --> 00:09:34,323 Be with you in a minute, Gloria. This way please. 121 00:09:34,406 --> 00:09:35,908 Here's a charming guest room 122 00:09:35,991 --> 00:09:38,118 if you don't mind staying in the servants' wing. 123 00:09:38,202 --> 00:09:40,037 Oh, I don't mind at all. 124 00:09:43,791 --> 00:09:46,293 It certainly is nice of you to go to all this trouble. 125 00:09:46,376 --> 00:09:48,754 This ought to fix you up temporarily. 126 00:09:48,837 --> 00:09:50,297 And don't worry about your mother. 127 00:09:50,380 --> 00:09:52,007 I'll see that she gets here. 128 00:09:52,091 --> 00:09:53,258 Why shouldn't she? 129 00:09:53,342 --> 00:09:55,803 Hm? Oh, that's right. 130 00:09:55,886 --> 00:09:57,596 Why shouldn't she? 131 00:09:57,679 --> 00:10:00,119 I've been one of your mother's most ardent admirers for years. 132 00:10:00,182 --> 00:10:04,394 You see, I, uh, I used to be in show business... myself. 133 00:10:04,478 --> 00:10:06,230 Oh, really? 134 00:10:06,313 --> 00:10:07,898 Then why are you doing this? 135 00:10:07,981 --> 00:10:10,317 Oh, I don't know, it was just a mad impulsive desire 136 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:12,194 to keep from starving. 137 00:11:33,233 --> 00:11:35,152 - Goodnight, Bob. - Thank you. 138 00:11:35,235 --> 00:11:36,570 Joe, hit me. 139 00:11:38,572 --> 00:11:40,574 Oh, now, Jessie, you have another show to do. 140 00:11:40,657 --> 00:11:42,093 You won't be able to see the customers. 141 00:11:42,117 --> 00:11:43,785 That's all I've got to look forward to 142 00:11:43,869 --> 00:11:45,746 at the end of a hard, long day. 143 00:11:45,829 --> 00:11:48,040 Not seeing the customers. 144 00:11:48,123 --> 00:11:50,500 - Jessica. - Hello, Lefty. 145 00:11:50,584 --> 00:11:52,586 Baby, you're singing better than ever. 146 00:11:52,669 --> 00:11:54,421 You don't have to lie to me, Lefty. 147 00:11:54,504 --> 00:11:56,548 We're not on the same bill anymore. 148 00:11:56,632 --> 00:11:58,425 And this isn't exactly the palace either. 149 00:11:58,508 --> 00:11:59,676 What'll you have? 150 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:01,553 Give me a Bromo with a chaser. 151 00:12:01,637 --> 00:12:03,180 One olive or two? 152 00:12:05,724 --> 00:12:07,601 Did you mail that check to the kid yesterday? 153 00:12:07,684 --> 00:12:10,354 Yeah, but I could've saved you a stamp. 154 00:12:10,437 --> 00:12:11,563 She's here. 155 00:12:13,607 --> 00:12:14,900 Here? 156 00:12:14,983 --> 00:12:16,985 In New York? 157 00:12:17,069 --> 00:12:18,362 You didn't bring her down? 158 00:12:18,445 --> 00:12:20,113 Of course not. She's at the house. 159 00:12:20,197 --> 00:12:22,491 The house she thinks you own. 160 00:12:22,574 --> 00:12:24,660 You've got to send her back. 161 00:12:24,743 --> 00:12:26,245 How do we do it, with mirrors? 162 00:12:26,328 --> 00:12:27,788 She's come to see you, you know? 163 00:12:27,871 --> 00:12:29,414 It's been a long time. 164 00:12:31,124 --> 00:12:34,002 I draw a blank, I don't know where to go from here. 165 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:36,880 There's only one way, I told her you were on the road. 166 00:12:36,964 --> 00:12:38,882 Tomorrow you come into town for one day. 167 00:12:38,966 --> 00:12:42,135 You have a big reunion and you go back on the road. 168 00:12:42,219 --> 00:12:44,554 And where do we hold this big reunion? 169 00:12:44,638 --> 00:12:45,889 In a telephone booth? 170 00:12:46,974 --> 00:12:48,642 I've arranged that too. 171 00:12:48,725 --> 00:12:50,745 Tomorrow the Hubbell's are throwing one of their parties. 172 00:12:50,769 --> 00:12:52,938 They've invited half of Broadway for entertainment. 173 00:12:53,021 --> 00:12:55,148 You come back and steal the show. 174 00:12:55,232 --> 00:12:57,484 If I can get in. 175 00:12:57,567 --> 00:12:59,111 There's your invitation. 176 00:12:59,194 --> 00:13:01,613 I made out the guest list. 177 00:13:01,697 --> 00:13:04,366 No, Lefty, I couldn't face her. 178 00:13:04,449 --> 00:13:06,910 - I... She'd know, she... - How's she gonna know? 179 00:13:06,994 --> 00:13:09,371 - Who's gonna tell her? - Look at me. 180 00:13:09,454 --> 00:13:12,040 Greenwich village Gertie. 181 00:13:12,124 --> 00:13:13,583 It'll be like the old days. 182 00:13:13,667 --> 00:13:15,627 Everybody in town will be there. 183 00:13:15,711 --> 00:13:17,462 Lights, music... 184 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,257 and Jessica Howard. 185 00:13:20,340 --> 00:13:21,967 You'll be a smash. 186 00:13:23,552 --> 00:13:26,221 You really think I could get away with it? 187 00:13:26,305 --> 00:13:28,724 If Jessica Howard can't play Jessica Howard 188 00:13:28,807 --> 00:13:30,142 who can? 189 00:13:31,601 --> 00:13:34,479 Alright, Lefty, I'll try. 190 00:13:34,563 --> 00:13:37,357 - 9 o'clock? - Sure, sure. 191 00:13:37,441 --> 00:13:40,861 - But promise me one thing... - Not a drop. 192 00:13:40,944 --> 00:13:42,821 Everything's going to be alright. 193 00:13:45,073 --> 00:13:48,910 Incidentally, the kid's a knockout... 194 00:13:48,994 --> 00:13:50,746 like her mother. 195 00:13:54,916 --> 00:13:57,044 Hit me again, Joe. 196 00:13:57,127 --> 00:13:58,754 It's homecoming day. 197 00:14:03,842 --> 00:14:05,052 Hi. 198 00:14:06,219 --> 00:14:07,554 Hello. 199 00:14:10,515 --> 00:14:11,868 Do you think it'd be alright if I go upstairs 200 00:14:11,892 --> 00:14:13,226 and take a look around? 201 00:14:13,310 --> 00:14:14,519 Oh, I don't know about that. 202 00:14:14,603 --> 00:14:15,520 My mother has written and told me 203 00:14:15,604 --> 00:14:17,147 so much about this place, 204 00:14:17,230 --> 00:14:18,690 I'd like to see it. 205 00:14:18,774 --> 00:14:20,442 Oh, I guess it'll be alright. 206 00:14:20,525 --> 00:14:22,486 Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell are asleep by now. 207 00:14:22,569 --> 00:14:24,571 - Right up those stairs. - Thanks. 208 00:14:24,654 --> 00:14:26,990 Oh, listen, while you're staying here 209 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:29,576 try to keep away from Mrs. Hubbell if you can, huh? 210 00:14:29,659 --> 00:14:30,994 Thanks for the tip. 211 00:14:32,537 --> 00:14:34,664 Oh, this house is so wonderful. 212 00:14:34,748 --> 00:14:36,666 Mother must be doing alright, huh? 213 00:14:36,750 --> 00:14:39,294 Oh, yes, she's really flying. 214 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:20,979 Oh, I'm so sorry! 215 00:16:21,062 --> 00:16:22,439 I... I thought you were asleep. 216 00:16:22,522 --> 00:16:25,108 Who... who are you? What are you doing here? 217 00:16:25,192 --> 00:16:27,235 Twisting around in my living room? 218 00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:28,570 I'm Miss Howard. 219 00:16:28,653 --> 00:16:30,572 Miss Howard, this means something? 220 00:16:30,655 --> 00:16:31,757 Oh, I hope I didn't disturb you 221 00:16:31,781 --> 00:16:33,283 but I just wanted to sort of 222 00:16:33,366 --> 00:16:35,368 have a look around the house. 223 00:16:35,452 --> 00:16:37,078 Isn't that a beautiful painting? 224 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:39,539 "Painting?" Madam, this is not a museum! 225 00:16:39,623 --> 00:16:42,626 People don't come in off the streets! 226 00:16:42,709 --> 00:16:45,587 Don't do that. It's liable to leave a ring. 227 00:16:45,670 --> 00:16:48,173 Do you realize how much a table like this costs? 228 00:16:48,256 --> 00:16:51,676 Uh-huh, you... you are in the furniture business now? 229 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:53,404 Well, I don't think that you should take advantage 230 00:16:53,428 --> 00:16:54,864 of the fact that my mother's out of town 231 00:16:54,888 --> 00:16:56,598 and abuse her furnishings. 232 00:16:56,681 --> 00:16:58,475 I abuse what I want! 233 00:16:58,558 --> 00:17:01,102 Please, Mr. Hubbell, don't spill any more beer on the rug! 234 00:17:01,186 --> 00:17:03,066 'How would you like it if this were your house?' 235 00:17:03,104 --> 00:17:04,898 Right now I wouldn't like it. 236 00:17:04,981 --> 00:17:06,566 What is this? 237 00:17:06,650 --> 00:17:08,318 Better I get the police. 238 00:17:08,401 --> 00:17:09,611 Something wrong, Mr. Hubbell? 239 00:17:09,694 --> 00:17:11,404 Yes, this girl, she comes in my house 240 00:17:11,488 --> 00:17:13,532 she dances around in circles. 241 00:17:13,615 --> 00:17:15,951 She won't let me drip beer on my own rug. 242 00:17:16,034 --> 00:17:18,328 I sneak down to get away from Mrs. Hubbell 243 00:17:18,411 --> 00:17:20,497 and what do I get? Another Mrs. Hubbell! 244 00:17:20,580 --> 00:17:22,249 Leave everything to me. 245 00:17:22,332 --> 00:17:24,393 Come with me. I have good news for you about your mother. 246 00:17:24,417 --> 00:17:25,686 - Oh, you do? - Wait for me downstairs. 247 00:17:25,710 --> 00:17:27,504 I'll explain everything to Mr. Hubbell. 248 00:17:27,587 --> 00:17:29,381 What's going on in my own house? 249 00:17:29,464 --> 00:17:31,258 Who is she? 250 00:17:31,341 --> 00:17:33,760 Mr. Hubbell, do you remember many years ago 251 00:17:33,843 --> 00:17:35,845 you backed a Broadway show, "Pretty Lady?" 252 00:17:35,929 --> 00:17:37,013 Of course. 253 00:17:37,097 --> 00:17:38,974 Remember the star? 254 00:17:39,057 --> 00:17:41,685 Yeah, J... Jessica Howard. How could I forget? 255 00:17:41,768 --> 00:17:43,478 A wonderful woman. 256 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:45,564 Too bad what happened to her. 257 00:17:45,647 --> 00:17:47,774 This girl is Jessica Howard's daughter. 258 00:17:49,484 --> 00:17:50,902 What? 259 00:17:50,986 --> 00:17:52,320 She doesn't know about her mother. 260 00:17:52,404 --> 00:17:54,364 And we want to keep it from her. 261 00:17:54,447 --> 00:17:56,366 Will you help us? 262 00:17:56,449 --> 00:17:57,492 Anything. 263 00:17:57,576 --> 00:17:59,160 Anything I can do. 264 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:00,745 Thank you, sir. 265 00:18:03,331 --> 00:18:05,083 Sorry, I keep thinking it's my house. 266 00:18:46,207 --> 00:18:47,667 Ladies and gentlemen. 267 00:18:47,751 --> 00:18:49,671 The dancing will be interrupted for a few minutes 268 00:18:49,711 --> 00:18:52,631 while two great artists, who are taking a vacation 269 00:18:52,714 --> 00:18:55,091 from the theater entertain you. 270 00:19:28,375 --> 00:19:29,793 Ezio. 271 00:19:52,982 --> 00:19:54,401 I'm not well, not well at all 272 00:19:54,484 --> 00:19:55,652 I thought you knew that. 273 00:20:08,248 --> 00:20:09,708 You've got to admit it takes courage 274 00:20:09,791 --> 00:20:11,591 to stick up for your rights when you're wrong. 275 00:20:45,452 --> 00:20:47,537 Oh, honey child, do you all mean 276 00:20:47,620 --> 00:20:50,373 that when you look into my great, big beautiful eyes, 277 00:20:50,457 --> 00:20:52,500 that you can read me like a book? 278 00:20:52,584 --> 00:20:55,420 Is that what you all mean by Perusable? 279 00:20:55,503 --> 00:20:59,299 Not quite, this is what I mean by Perusable. 280 00:21:04,387 --> 00:21:05,680 It doesn't mean that! 281 00:21:07,766 --> 00:21:09,225 Hm, when a girl has you for a friend 282 00:21:09,309 --> 00:21:10,349 she doesn't need an enemy. 283 00:21:11,895 --> 00:21:14,314 Make your reservations early, avoid the rush! 284 00:21:19,569 --> 00:21:21,154 Oh, stop explaining it already. 285 00:21:23,031 --> 00:21:24,365 If you flatter me once more, 286 00:21:24,449 --> 00:21:26,075 I'll slug ya. 287 00:21:26,159 --> 00:21:27,744 - You're angry. - Well... 288 00:21:27,827 --> 00:21:30,455 - Don't be angry. - Oh, Lefty. 289 00:21:30,538 --> 00:21:33,291 You know I really think you're fine. 290 00:21:33,374 --> 00:21:35,210 And I proved it too. 291 00:21:35,293 --> 00:21:38,129 Why, once I even broke an arm for you. 292 00:22:15,625 --> 00:22:18,294 Oh, I'm really enjoying myself, Mr. Hubbell. 293 00:22:18,378 --> 00:22:19,879 Pretty soon your mother gets here. 294 00:22:19,963 --> 00:22:21,283 And even better you will enjoy it. 295 00:22:22,674 --> 00:22:25,468 Lefty. Lefty, you were wonderful. 296 00:22:25,552 --> 00:22:27,554 So, why am I passing this tray? 297 00:22:30,014 --> 00:22:32,600 Oh, it's nice that you asked so many show people. 298 00:22:32,684 --> 00:22:36,354 You invite actors, free entertainment you get. 299 00:22:36,437 --> 00:22:39,023 Confidentially, Ferndel, the producer, bring them. 300 00:22:39,107 --> 00:22:41,234 So I put money in his show. 301 00:22:41,317 --> 00:22:43,862 This way I throw two stones at one bird. 302 00:22:45,572 --> 00:22:47,782 There's Ferndel now. 303 00:22:47,866 --> 00:22:49,325 Ladies and gentlemen 304 00:22:49,409 --> 00:22:51,327 your attention, please. 305 00:22:51,411 --> 00:22:54,122 Here he is, my boy Tom Farnham 306 00:22:54,205 --> 00:22:57,083 with the number that's going to be the big hit of my new show. 307 00:22:57,166 --> 00:22:58,626 Come on out here, Tom. 308 00:22:58,710 --> 00:22:59,961 Get going. 309 00:23:01,045 --> 00:23:03,298 Thank you. 310 00:23:03,381 --> 00:23:05,425 Thank you. 311 00:23:05,508 --> 00:23:07,552 Unaccustomed as I am to public auditions 312 00:23:07,635 --> 00:23:10,430 I'm always glad to raise a buck for my producer. 313 00:23:10,513 --> 00:23:12,140 Let's go, Paige. 314 00:23:12,223 --> 00:23:13,308 What's he gonna do? 315 00:23:13,391 --> 00:23:15,226 Like a dream he dances. 316 00:23:15,310 --> 00:23:16,728 Come up here. 317 00:25:59,098 --> 00:26:01,851 You wouldn't believe this, but I gave him his first lesson. 318 00:26:04,771 --> 00:26:06,022 Lefty. 319 00:26:06,105 --> 00:26:07,565 Why her mother don't get here? 320 00:26:07,648 --> 00:26:08,649 I don't know. 321 00:26:08,733 --> 00:26:09,853 You better keep her occupied 322 00:26:09,901 --> 00:26:11,277 until I find out what's happened. 323 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:13,571 Alright, I go introduce her to Mrs. Hubbell. 324 00:26:13,654 --> 00:26:15,448 No, no. You better stay away from her. 325 00:26:15,531 --> 00:26:16,574 What will your wife think? 326 00:26:16,657 --> 00:26:17,950 You taking a blonde 327 00:26:18,034 --> 00:26:20,661 and giving her a room in your home? 328 00:26:20,745 --> 00:26:23,664 You mean, you... you think she will think that I... 329 00:26:25,500 --> 00:26:27,502 Thank you, that's the nicest thing 330 00:26:27,585 --> 00:26:29,420 anyone has said to me in 15 years. 331 00:26:31,130 --> 00:26:32,632 Oh, thank you. 332 00:26:35,551 --> 00:26:38,971 Oh, Miss Howard, I have some money for you. 333 00:26:39,055 --> 00:26:41,933 Here's a nickel. You owe me four insults. 334 00:26:42,016 --> 00:26:43,559 You, uh, picked up dancing 335 00:26:43,643 --> 00:26:45,245 pretty quickly for a beginner, didn't you? 336 00:26:45,269 --> 00:26:47,021 Oh, I'm ready for more lessons anytime. 337 00:26:51,359 --> 00:26:53,027 What are you doing here anyway? 338 00:26:53,111 --> 00:26:55,113 I never thought I'd see you again. 339 00:26:55,196 --> 00:26:57,365 It's a small, uncomfortable world, isn't it? 340 00:26:59,784 --> 00:27:02,161 I can see I've got a lot of explaining to do. 341 00:27:02,245 --> 00:27:04,956 That was my shipboard treatment you got the other day. 342 00:27:05,039 --> 00:27:07,834 On land, I'm really not a bad guy. 343 00:27:07,917 --> 00:27:09,961 Tell me, how are you underwater? 344 00:27:10,044 --> 00:27:12,213 Ouch! Look. 345 00:27:12,296 --> 00:27:13,816 Would you give me a little time to redeem myself? 346 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,800 Oh, Tom. 347 00:27:15,883 --> 00:27:17,611 Right now I've got to butter up Hubbell's wife. 348 00:27:17,635 --> 00:27:19,029 But I'll be back with you in two seconds. 349 00:27:19,053 --> 00:27:21,180 Oh, you can take longer than that. 350 00:27:24,976 --> 00:27:26,519 Here, Tom, I think you earned this. 351 00:27:26,602 --> 00:27:28,521 Thank you, Mrs. Hubbell. 352 00:27:28,604 --> 00:27:29,981 Uh, did you like my little number? 353 00:27:30,064 --> 00:27:31,774 Oh, I think it'll be wonderful 354 00:27:31,858 --> 00:27:34,068 in a show my husband doesn't have to back. 355 00:27:34,152 --> 00:27:36,112 Oh-ho, he hasn't done too badly in show business. 356 00:27:36,195 --> 00:27:38,823 He's lost everything, but his accent. 357 00:27:38,906 --> 00:27:39,824 Well, now, if you'll excuse me, I... 358 00:27:39,907 --> 00:27:41,826 Uh, better wait. 359 00:27:41,909 --> 00:27:46,080 I may call on you to rescue my husband from Ferndel. 360 00:27:46,164 --> 00:27:48,249 No, no, no, no, not even a nickel does my wife 361 00:27:48,332 --> 00:27:50,126 let me put in another Broadway show. 362 00:27:50,209 --> 00:27:51,419 But Adolph 363 00:27:51,502 --> 00:27:53,337 I counted on you for 50,000. 364 00:27:53,421 --> 00:27:55,464 I'm already in rehearsal. 365 00:27:55,548 --> 00:27:56,828 In rehearsal already. 366 00:27:56,883 --> 00:27:58,634 And who picked the chorus girls? You. 367 00:27:58,718 --> 00:28:00,386 Who stages the numbers? You. 368 00:28:00,469 --> 00:28:01,846 Who picks the music? You. 369 00:28:01,929 --> 00:28:03,931 And who pays the bills? Me. 370 00:28:04,015 --> 00:28:06,350 But this is a modern Broadway show. 371 00:28:06,434 --> 00:28:07,685 I'd like to have you help 372 00:28:07,768 --> 00:28:09,478 but your taste in music and girls 373 00:28:09,562 --> 00:28:12,440 is a little old-fashioned. 374 00:28:12,523 --> 00:28:14,150 So my money's old-fashioned too. 375 00:28:14,233 --> 00:28:16,027 It won't go out of the house. 376 00:28:17,820 --> 00:28:19,363 Remember us, Mr. Ferndel? 377 00:28:19,447 --> 00:28:22,074 - Davis and Mack? - Oh, sure, sure. 378 00:28:22,158 --> 00:28:24,660 We're just working here as maid-butler for laughs. 379 00:28:24,744 --> 00:28:26,996 Not to mention food, lodging and clothing. 380 00:28:27,079 --> 00:28:29,123 Oh-oh, but the theater's our first love. 381 00:28:29,207 --> 00:28:30,625 You give us a spot in your new show 382 00:28:30,708 --> 00:28:32,001 and I'll turn in my dickey. 383 00:28:32,084 --> 00:28:34,462 There isn't gonna be any new show. 384 00:28:34,545 --> 00:28:36,714 My angel just flew the coop. 385 00:28:38,174 --> 00:28:39,675 Freeloader. 386 00:28:46,891 --> 00:28:49,185 - Fine, Tom. Very, very good. - Thank you. 387 00:28:49,268 --> 00:28:51,187 How much did you go for this time? 388 00:28:51,270 --> 00:28:52,605 Not a cent. 389 00:28:52,688 --> 00:28:55,650 I kept my promise to you. Sure. 390 00:28:55,733 --> 00:28:58,569 Anna, I wonder, do you mind if I ask something to you? 391 00:28:58,653 --> 00:29:00,071 - What? - You know the music. 392 00:29:00,154 --> 00:29:02,573 The excitement, I'm getting too old for it. 393 00:29:02,657 --> 00:29:04,575 Every bone in my head aches. 394 00:29:04,659 --> 00:29:05,993 Always too old. 395 00:29:06,077 --> 00:29:08,704 Always something aches. 396 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:10,748 I just thought if I could go upstairs 397 00:29:10,831 --> 00:29:12,875 slip away without anyone noticing. 398 00:29:12,959 --> 00:29:14,877 That's just to get out of dancing with me. 399 00:29:14,961 --> 00:29:16,295 Anna.. 400 00:29:16,379 --> 00:29:17,898 Alright, go upstairs to your hot water bottle 401 00:29:17,922 --> 00:29:19,298 but I stay. 402 00:29:19,382 --> 00:29:21,142 Uh, but, Mr. Hubbell, how can you sneak away? 403 00:29:21,175 --> 00:29:22,093 There's a dozen people around here 404 00:29:22,176 --> 00:29:23,386 who want something from you. 405 00:29:23,469 --> 00:29:25,304 I... I man... manage it. Don't worry. 406 00:29:25,388 --> 00:29:27,028 You sure you won't mind staying downstairs 407 00:29:27,098 --> 00:29:29,016 a little longer and carrying on for me, Anna? 408 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:30,643 Not a bit. 409 00:29:30,726 --> 00:29:33,187 I'll dance with Tom. Won't I, Tom? 410 00:29:33,271 --> 00:29:36,274 Well, I... I... I'd be glad to, Mrs. Hubbell, but... 411 00:29:36,357 --> 00:29:38,943 Thank you. It helps me out. I won't forget it. 412 00:29:39,026 --> 00:29:40,569 Goodnight, Anna. 413 00:29:40,653 --> 00:29:41,988 If anybody asks for me 414 00:29:42,071 --> 00:29:44,407 tell them I'm enjoying poor health. 415 00:29:47,618 --> 00:29:50,246 Well, shall we give it a tussle? 416 00:29:58,004 --> 00:29:59,964 Uh, uh, Mr. Hubbell, excuse me. 417 00:30:00,047 --> 00:30:01,674 Has my mother arrived yet? 418 00:30:01,757 --> 00:30:03,259 Don't worry, she will come. 419 00:30:03,342 --> 00:30:04,622 Everything I have taken care of. 420 00:30:06,178 --> 00:30:08,306 What are, what are you doing here all alone? 421 00:30:08,389 --> 00:30:11,600 Oh, I'm, I'm trying to avoid a dancing lesson. 422 00:30:11,684 --> 00:30:12,977 What's the matter? 423 00:30:13,060 --> 00:30:14,645 You don't like the teacher? 424 00:30:16,063 --> 00:30:18,357 Well, I haven't made up my mind yet. 425 00:30:18,441 --> 00:30:19,775 A pity I am too old 426 00:30:19,859 --> 00:30:21,861 or I would dance with you. 427 00:30:21,944 --> 00:30:23,154 - You would? - Mm-hm. 428 00:30:23,237 --> 00:30:24,780 Oh, well, you know the old saying. 429 00:30:24,864 --> 00:30:26,407 "The young in heart never grow old." 430 00:30:26,490 --> 00:30:28,159 Is that so? 431 00:30:28,242 --> 00:30:30,244 And I think you're one of the young in heart. 432 00:30:30,328 --> 00:30:31,495 Thank you. 433 00:30:33,331 --> 00:30:36,000 May I have this dance, please? 434 00:30:36,083 --> 00:30:38,669 - Me? - Oh, this is a nice waltz. 435 00:30:38,753 --> 00:30:41,505 Alright, but too much you shouldn't expect. 436 00:30:41,589 --> 00:30:44,258 My heart is young, but my feet are ready to retire. 437 00:30:45,885 --> 00:30:49,347 - Shall we, then? - Right now? 438 00:30:49,430 --> 00:30:51,182 Uh, would you rather wait for the next one? 439 00:30:51,265 --> 00:30:54,018 Oh, no, no, no. By that time, even older I will be. 440 00:31:05,654 --> 00:31:07,573 Come on, you can do it. It's easy. 441 00:31:10,868 --> 00:31:12,244 See? You dance beautifully. 442 00:31:12,328 --> 00:31:13,662 Thank you. 443 00:31:16,082 --> 00:31:18,417 Whoop. Ha-ha-ha! 444 00:31:18,501 --> 00:31:21,045 I'm afraid I'm not as lightheaded as I used to be. 445 00:31:24,173 --> 00:31:25,800 Look, there's Adolph. 446 00:31:34,100 --> 00:31:36,727 And he told me that he had a headache. 447 00:31:51,117 --> 00:31:52,368 Getting a little tired? 448 00:31:52,451 --> 00:31:53,869 No, it's a little crowded. 449 00:31:53,953 --> 00:31:55,871 Let's get closer to where the crowd ain't. 450 00:31:57,415 --> 00:31:59,458 Who is that girl? 451 00:31:59,542 --> 00:32:00,918 Look, I'm gonna stop dancing. 452 00:32:01,001 --> 00:32:03,379 One Hubbell creating a spectacle is enough. 453 00:32:03,462 --> 00:32:06,048 Perhaps, I should cut in. Before he knocks himself out. 454 00:32:06,132 --> 00:32:07,800 - Yes, go on. - Excuse me. 455 00:32:13,597 --> 00:32:15,808 Why, Tom. What a surprise! 456 00:32:15,891 --> 00:32:17,893 For years I haven't seen you. 457 00:32:17,977 --> 00:32:19,437 You know, Miss, uh, uh... 458 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:20,997 - Howard. Melinda Howard. - Miss Howard. 459 00:32:21,021 --> 00:32:22,541 - How do you do, Miss Howard? - How do you do? 460 00:32:22,565 --> 00:32:24,942 Excuse me, I see somebody makes motions to me. 461 00:32:25,025 --> 00:32:27,194 Pardon me. 462 00:32:27,278 --> 00:32:29,029 - May I? - I'm charmed. 463 00:32:38,664 --> 00:32:40,544 Who is that girl, and why did you come back here 464 00:32:40,583 --> 00:32:42,460 to dance with her? 465 00:32:42,543 --> 00:32:43,836 You know... 466 00:32:43,919 --> 00:32:45,254 As I was going out, I... 467 00:32:45,337 --> 00:32:46,547 I... I bumped into George... 468 00:32:46,630 --> 00:32:48,299 George Gubbins. Yes. 469 00:32:48,382 --> 00:32:50,092 You... you often hear me speak of him. 470 00:32:50,176 --> 00:32:51,886 Never. 471 00:32:51,969 --> 00:32:53,762 And what has that got to do with it? 472 00:32:53,846 --> 00:32:58,225 Uh, this his daughter, you know? Poor child. 473 00:32:58,309 --> 00:33:00,436 Men don't seem to like her. 474 00:33:00,519 --> 00:33:02,396 He asked me to talk to her about it. 475 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:03,981 Men seem to like her now. 476 00:33:04,064 --> 00:33:05,983 Yes, I... I... I talked to her. 477 00:33:08,402 --> 00:33:09,945 Shee... 478 00:33:16,660 --> 00:33:18,245 Three O'Clock Club. 479 00:33:18,329 --> 00:33:19,914 Oh, hello, Lefty. 480 00:33:19,997 --> 00:33:21,290 Who? 481 00:33:21,373 --> 00:33:23,542 Jessie? No. 482 00:33:23,626 --> 00:33:26,378 No, they poured her out of here around 2 o'clock this morning. 483 00:33:26,462 --> 00:33:27,546 What's happened to her? 484 00:33:27,630 --> 00:33:30,466 The usual. Screaming meemies. 485 00:33:30,549 --> 00:33:32,176 She was breakin' up the joint. 486 00:33:32,259 --> 00:33:33,594 I'll come down right away. 487 00:33:33,677 --> 00:33:36,430 But she's not here. They took her away. 488 00:33:36,514 --> 00:33:37,848 Same place. 489 00:33:39,183 --> 00:33:41,101 It's tough. 490 00:33:43,312 --> 00:33:45,648 Lefty, any news from her mother? 491 00:33:45,731 --> 00:33:46,982 She's not going to make it. 492 00:33:47,066 --> 00:33:48,609 Why? What happened? 493 00:33:48,692 --> 00:33:49,818 She's drinking again. 494 00:33:49,902 --> 00:33:51,320 They've taken her to a hospital. 495 00:33:51,403 --> 00:33:52,881 I better get down and see if she's alright. 496 00:33:52,905 --> 00:33:55,074 Go, go, I pay all the bills. Go. 497 00:33:55,157 --> 00:33:56,700 Thank you, boss. 498 00:33:58,994 --> 00:34:01,080 Mr. Hubbell, what time is it, please? 499 00:34:01,163 --> 00:34:03,290 The time. Who cares what time? 500 00:34:03,374 --> 00:34:05,393 But mother was supposed to be here at 9 o'clock and I... 501 00:34:05,417 --> 00:34:07,545 Why doesn't everybody have fun? 502 00:34:07,628 --> 00:34:09,088 Tom, sing another song. 503 00:34:09,171 --> 00:34:11,006 Give the party a shot in the head. 504 00:34:11,090 --> 00:34:12,550 Please, no more solos. 505 00:34:12,633 --> 00:34:14,134 I'm tied up for the evening. 506 00:34:14,218 --> 00:34:16,178 - D... do, do something together. - What? 507 00:34:16,262 --> 00:34:18,062 - Even better it will be. - Oh, Mr. Hubbell... 508 00:34:18,138 --> 00:34:19,431 What do you say, teacher? 509 00:34:19,515 --> 00:34:21,016 Oh, look, I'll just be in your way. 510 00:34:21,100 --> 00:34:22,786 And I'll be in your way, we'll have a wonderful time 511 00:34:22,810 --> 00:34:24,144 falling all over each other. 512 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:25,312 Come on, you start it. 513 00:34:29,567 --> 00:34:31,378 Paige, will you play, "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me?" 514 00:34:31,402 --> 00:34:33,279 - Okay. - Gather 'round, folks. 515 00:34:33,362 --> 00:34:34,863 Have a little surprise for you. 516 00:34:34,947 --> 00:34:36,824 Now, you're gonna get some real entertainment. 517 00:37:14,732 --> 00:37:17,359 Melinda, still up? 518 00:37:17,443 --> 00:37:19,236 What are you doing here? 519 00:37:19,319 --> 00:37:21,363 Everybody goes home an hour ago. 520 00:37:21,447 --> 00:37:23,365 Oh, Mr. Hubbell, I'm worried. 521 00:37:23,449 --> 00:37:24,783 Your mother? 522 00:37:26,744 --> 00:37:28,579 Do you think something happened to the train? 523 00:37:28,662 --> 00:37:31,165 I promise you, to the train nothing happened. 524 00:37:31,248 --> 00:37:33,000 Now, please, go to bed. 525 00:37:35,127 --> 00:37:37,713 Lefty, where have you been? 526 00:37:37,796 --> 00:37:39,173 Have you heard anything? 527 00:37:39,256 --> 00:37:40,896 I just talked to your mother on the phone. 528 00:37:40,924 --> 00:37:42,885 Oh, you did? Where is she? 529 00:37:42,968 --> 00:37:44,237 I don't know how to break this to you 530 00:37:44,261 --> 00:37:45,971 but she's not coming home right away. 531 00:37:46,054 --> 00:37:47,556 She's not coming home? 532 00:37:47,639 --> 00:37:49,266 - Why not? - Well, you know how it is. 533 00:37:49,349 --> 00:37:51,244 The show's a hit and if they had to take her out of it 534 00:37:51,268 --> 00:37:52,686 it'd kill the business. 535 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:54,229 She's a star, you know. 536 00:37:54,313 --> 00:37:56,064 But did you tell her that I was here? 537 00:37:56,148 --> 00:37:58,650 Of course not. You wanted to surprise her, didn't you? 538 00:37:58,734 --> 00:38:01,570 - Oh, that's right. - Easy it is to understand. 539 00:38:01,653 --> 00:38:03,238 Maybe you go back to England. 540 00:38:03,322 --> 00:38:04,865 When her, when her show finishes 541 00:38:04,948 --> 00:38:06,784 she will come to see you, no? 542 00:38:06,867 --> 00:38:08,410 I'll pack your bags in the morning. 543 00:38:08,494 --> 00:38:10,120 Lefty, I'm not going. 544 00:38:10,204 --> 00:38:12,122 I'm gonna stay right here and wait for her. 545 00:38:12,206 --> 00:38:13,832 Even if it takes months. 546 00:38:13,916 --> 00:38:17,961 Months? You know how long is months? 547 00:38:18,045 --> 00:38:21,131 Oh, I know I was foolish coming so unexpectedly 548 00:38:21,215 --> 00:38:24,426 but now that I'm here, I can't go until I see her. 549 00:38:24,510 --> 00:38:27,095 M... months? M... maybe... 550 00:38:27,179 --> 00:38:29,598 Maybe better you should go to a, to a hotel and wait. 551 00:38:29,681 --> 00:38:31,433 Oh, Mr. Hubbell, if you don't mind 552 00:38:31,517 --> 00:38:33,352 I'd much rather stay here. 553 00:38:33,435 --> 00:38:35,705 You have so many empty rooms in the house and everything that... 554 00:38:35,729 --> 00:38:38,065 Uh, wouldn't it be kind of foolish if I went to a hotel? 555 00:38:38,148 --> 00:38:39,817 Mm-hm. Foolish, foolish... 556 00:38:39,900 --> 00:38:41,961 So foolish, I don't know why you even brought it up, foolish. 557 00:38:41,985 --> 00:38:43,862 - Thank you, Mr. Hubbell. - Yeah. 558 00:38:43,946 --> 00:38:45,280 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 559 00:38:48,575 --> 00:38:51,453 Adolph, who's downstairs? 560 00:38:51,537 --> 00:38:53,664 No, no, no, no. Nobody is downstairs. 561 00:38:53,747 --> 00:38:55,541 N... nobody. 562 00:38:55,624 --> 00:38:57,000 Months. 563 00:38:57,084 --> 00:38:59,002 Shee! 564 00:39:03,841 --> 00:39:06,510 Just look at these grocery bills. 565 00:39:06,593 --> 00:39:08,720 And most of them are for food for the servants. 566 00:39:08,804 --> 00:39:11,056 They... they have to eat. 567 00:39:11,139 --> 00:39:12,325 That butler and maid you hired 568 00:39:12,349 --> 00:39:13,475 eat enough for three people. 569 00:39:13,559 --> 00:39:14,768 No, it's only two. 570 00:39:14,852 --> 00:39:17,688 Two actors eat the same as three people. 571 00:39:17,771 --> 00:39:20,023 Besides, they're out of the house most of the time. 572 00:39:20,107 --> 00:39:22,401 They... they're trying to go back to the theater. 573 00:39:22,484 --> 00:39:24,528 Well, I hope they get back soon. 574 00:39:24,611 --> 00:39:27,114 Anyway, the bills have got to come down 575 00:39:27,197 --> 00:39:29,533 or they go out. Tell 'em. 576 00:39:32,369 --> 00:39:34,454 - You rang? - You heard? 577 00:39:37,374 --> 00:39:39,501 We can't cut down, Mr. Hubbell. 578 00:39:39,585 --> 00:39:41,712 You wouldn't want us to deprive Melinda of anything. 579 00:39:41,795 --> 00:39:44,172 Oh, no, no, no. But... but what can we do? 580 00:39:45,591 --> 00:39:47,968 Well, we could cut down on your dinners. 581 00:39:48,051 --> 00:39:49,887 Alright, if I get hungry 582 00:39:49,970 --> 00:39:52,222 I'll come down and eat with you. 583 00:39:52,306 --> 00:39:55,309 Maybe I have been spending too much money on food 584 00:39:55,392 --> 00:39:57,978 but it's just to keep Melinda's spirits up. 585 00:39:58,061 --> 00:40:00,022 She's in pretty bad shape. 586 00:40:00,105 --> 00:40:01,815 Came all the way to this country. 587 00:40:01,899 --> 00:40:03,567 Her mother won't see her. 588 00:40:03,650 --> 00:40:05,652 She's broke. 589 00:40:05,736 --> 00:40:07,905 Had to pawn her coat today. 590 00:40:07,988 --> 00:40:10,240 We have to take care of that. 591 00:40:10,324 --> 00:40:12,576 And she cries all the time 592 00:40:12,659 --> 00:40:13,994 when nobody's looking. 593 00:40:14,077 --> 00:40:15,829 It's terrible. Terrible. 594 00:40:15,913 --> 00:40:17,748 Mr. Hubbell 595 00:40:17,831 --> 00:40:20,375 you've got a chance to do something wonderful. 596 00:40:20,459 --> 00:40:22,002 Cheer her up. Take her to dinner. 597 00:40:22,085 --> 00:40:23,712 To a show. 598 00:40:23,795 --> 00:40:26,757 It'll bring the sunshine to her lips... 599 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:30,802 and the rosebuds to her cheeks. 600 00:40:30,886 --> 00:40:32,846 Gee, I should be on the dramatic stage 601 00:40:32,930 --> 00:40:34,973 instead of vaudeville. 602 00:40:35,057 --> 00:40:37,726 B... b... but h... how can I take her out? I'm married. 603 00:40:37,809 --> 00:40:39,478 Can you think of a better reason? 604 00:40:39,561 --> 00:40:41,647 No, I couldn't. My wife. No. 605 00:40:43,273 --> 00:40:44,816 Ferndel was right. 606 00:40:44,900 --> 00:40:46,318 What do you know about Ferndel? 607 00:40:46,401 --> 00:40:47,903 I heard what he told you at the party. 608 00:40:47,986 --> 00:40:49,196 That you're too old-fashioned. 609 00:40:49,279 --> 00:40:50,948 You've no eye for beautiful women. 610 00:40:51,031 --> 00:40:52,783 He shouldn't judge me by my wife. 611 00:40:55,702 --> 00:40:58,622 But what would he think if he saw you with Melinda tonight 612 00:40:58,705 --> 00:41:01,416 alone, having dinner? 613 00:41:01,500 --> 00:41:03,627 Wouldn't you feel young again? 614 00:41:07,255 --> 00:41:10,092 I wouldn't be old-fashioned then, huh? 615 00:41:10,175 --> 00:41:11,611 Why, you may have found the leading lady 616 00:41:11,635 --> 00:41:14,429 for his new show right under his nose. 617 00:41:14,513 --> 00:41:17,265 Already I feel younger. All... 618 00:41:17,349 --> 00:41:18,684 But Melinda, y... you think 619 00:41:18,767 --> 00:41:20,435 she would come to dinner with me? 620 00:41:20,519 --> 00:41:22,747 Why, of course, she knows you're only trying to help her. 621 00:41:22,771 --> 00:41:24,439 She's worried and alone. 622 00:41:24,523 --> 00:41:26,358 Why, you'd be doing her a good turn. 623 00:41:26,441 --> 00:41:28,610 Tonight I'll do my good deed. 624 00:41:37,619 --> 00:41:40,914 Wasn't it nice of Mr. Hubbell to ask me to dinner? 625 00:41:40,998 --> 00:41:44,459 You remember one thing, dearie, don't let him get any ideas. 626 00:41:44,543 --> 00:41:47,879 What? Why, he's like a father to me. 627 00:41:47,963 --> 00:41:49,232 Take it from a girl who's been out 628 00:41:49,256 --> 00:41:50,966 with a lot of fathers in her time. 629 00:41:51,049 --> 00:41:52,759 Lead with your left. 630 00:41:54,344 --> 00:41:55,846 Here you are, sir. 631 00:41:55,929 --> 00:41:58,890 Every night he has to go to his club for pinochle. 632 00:41:58,974 --> 00:42:00,434 No, but tonight I got the feeling 633 00:42:00,517 --> 00:42:03,145 I'm going to hold the best hand in years. 634 00:42:04,813 --> 00:42:06,565 - Goodnight, darling. - Goodnight. 635 00:42:06,648 --> 00:42:09,067 Don't wait up for me. The game may go on for hours. 636 00:42:11,737 --> 00:42:13,613 - Goodnight, Mr. Hubbell. - Goodnight. 637 00:42:40,599 --> 00:42:42,100 Oh, good evening, Mr. Hubbell. 638 00:42:42,184 --> 00:42:43,727 Good evening, Mr. Mack. 639 00:42:43,810 --> 00:42:45,520 I... is she ready? 640 00:42:49,274 --> 00:42:51,109 - All ready, Mr. Hubbell? - Come on, then. 641 00:42:51,193 --> 00:42:53,195 We go stepping. 642 00:42:53,278 --> 00:42:55,155 Oh, forgot my hat. 643 00:42:57,199 --> 00:42:59,201 Already I feel 20 years younger. 644 00:42:59,284 --> 00:43:00,952 Adolph? 645 00:43:01,036 --> 00:43:02,788 I feel 20 years older. 646 00:43:05,749 --> 00:43:07,626 What are you doing here? 647 00:43:07,709 --> 00:43:09,252 I thought you were gonna play pinochle. 648 00:43:09,336 --> 00:43:10,587 - I... I... - Uh... 649 00:43:10,670 --> 00:43:12,380 Mr. Hubbell dropped in to, uh... 650 00:43:12,464 --> 00:43:15,092 to give us a lecture on our extravagance. 651 00:43:15,175 --> 00:43:17,928 And he had a perfect right to mention it to us. 652 00:43:18,011 --> 00:43:20,013 Our food bill has been much too high. 653 00:43:20,097 --> 00:43:23,683 - Much-much high. - We'll cut down some place. 654 00:43:23,767 --> 00:43:25,912 I didn't think Mr. Hubbell was gonna speak to you about it. 655 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:27,813 That's the reason I came downstairs. 656 00:43:27,896 --> 00:43:29,940 Thank you, darling. Run along and have a good game. 657 00:43:30,023 --> 00:43:32,442 I... I will. I will. Don't wait up for me. 658 00:43:32,526 --> 00:43:34,069 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 659 00:43:43,411 --> 00:43:44,430 What's the matter with that door? 660 00:43:44,454 --> 00:43:46,414 - It was stuck. - Oh. 661 00:43:46,498 --> 00:43:48,416 Didn't I hear Mrs. Hubbell down here? 662 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:50,585 - Big as life. - Oh, is she coming with us? 663 00:43:50,669 --> 00:43:52,337 No, h... headache she has. Too bad. 664 00:43:52,420 --> 00:43:53,964 Come. 665 00:43:56,424 --> 00:43:58,135 Well, have fun. 666 00:43:58,218 --> 00:43:59,553 Don't worry. 667 00:44:27,706 --> 00:44:30,041 Sidney, the theater's dying. 668 00:44:30,125 --> 00:44:32,544 Today, the angels aren't happy just to lose their money, 669 00:44:32,627 --> 00:44:34,337 they wanna produce their flops too. 670 00:44:34,421 --> 00:44:37,090 All of which means Hubbell didn't stand still, huh? 671 00:44:37,174 --> 00:44:39,259 He wanted to help with the casting. 672 00:44:39,342 --> 00:44:41,178 And the old boy doesn't know a pretty girl 673 00:44:41,261 --> 00:44:43,013 from a Guernsey cow. 674 00:44:44,764 --> 00:44:46,683 Hey, don't look now, but he just walked in 675 00:44:46,766 --> 00:44:48,685 with the pride of the dairy. 676 00:44:54,983 --> 00:44:56,234 Two, Mr. Hubbell? 677 00:44:56,318 --> 00:44:57,861 You said it, kiddo. 678 00:44:57,944 --> 00:44:59,196 Yes, sir. 679 00:45:08,705 --> 00:45:10,498 That girl was at his party. 680 00:45:10,582 --> 00:45:12,250 She's a pretty good performer. 681 00:45:12,334 --> 00:45:16,213 - Or she runs a little hat shop. - Oh, you don't think that... 682 00:45:16,296 --> 00:45:17,899 Why don't you offer her a part in your show 683 00:45:17,923 --> 00:45:20,050 and see how quickly he pulls out his checkbook? 684 00:45:22,052 --> 00:45:24,221 A drink before dinner? 685 00:45:24,304 --> 00:45:25,388 Oh, not for me, thank you. 686 00:45:25,472 --> 00:45:26,932 Uh, how about you, Mr. Hubbell? 687 00:45:27,015 --> 00:45:29,059 Your usual beer? 688 00:45:29,142 --> 00:45:31,228 Beer? Where you been living, bub? 689 00:45:31,311 --> 00:45:32,437 In a cave? 690 00:45:35,273 --> 00:45:36,733 A double zombie. 691 00:45:36,816 --> 00:45:38,360 - For you? - What's the matter? 692 00:45:38,443 --> 00:45:40,362 You want to see my driver's license? 693 00:45:44,157 --> 00:45:46,326 I tell your fortune. What... 694 00:45:46,409 --> 00:45:48,245 Good evening, Adolph. 695 00:45:48,328 --> 00:45:49,454 Hello, kid. 696 00:45:49,537 --> 00:45:51,081 How is tricks, huh? 697 00:45:51,164 --> 00:45:53,416 Uh, haven't I seen your charming companion somewhere? 698 00:45:53,500 --> 00:45:55,585 Mm-hm, at the party the other night, Mr. Ferndel. 699 00:45:55,669 --> 00:45:58,463 Mm-hm. She is my discovery. 700 00:45:58,546 --> 00:46:01,383 I pick pretty good for an old-fashioned Joe, huh? 701 00:46:01,466 --> 00:46:03,051 My compliments. 702 00:46:03,134 --> 00:46:04,970 She also has a good voice. 703 00:46:05,053 --> 00:46:06,763 - Oh, thank you. - Naturally. 704 00:46:06,846 --> 00:46:09,683 So I am putting her into a show. 705 00:46:09,766 --> 00:46:11,601 Mr. Hubbell, you didn't tell me! 706 00:46:11,685 --> 00:46:13,728 He's full of surprises tonight. 707 00:46:15,063 --> 00:46:17,524 To Adolph Hubbell, the star-maker. 708 00:46:19,943 --> 00:46:22,529 Are you trying to run me off the street, Adolph? 709 00:46:22,612 --> 00:46:24,948 Why can't we get together on my new show? 710 00:46:25,031 --> 00:46:27,117 I'm sure we can find something very interesting in it 711 00:46:27,200 --> 00:46:28,576 for this young lady. 712 00:46:28,660 --> 00:46:30,328 Oh, well... 713 00:46:30,412 --> 00:46:32,706 Everyone seems to have my future pretty well settled. 714 00:46:35,083 --> 00:46:36,501 I don't know. 715 00:46:36,584 --> 00:46:39,629 We see about backing your show maybe. 716 00:46:39,713 --> 00:46:41,381 How much I write in my checkbook 717 00:46:41,464 --> 00:46:43,883 depends on how much I got to say. 718 00:46:43,967 --> 00:46:46,970 Mr. Hubbell, you are producing the show. 719 00:46:49,180 --> 00:46:50,557 I'll give you the check tomorrow. 720 00:46:50,640 --> 00:46:53,268 All made out and ready for you to sign, Adolph. 721 00:46:53,351 --> 00:46:54,728 There... 722 00:46:54,811 --> 00:46:56,563 Now, Tom Farnham is going to be at my office 723 00:46:56,646 --> 00:46:59,524 at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon to run through some numbers. 724 00:46:59,607 --> 00:47:01,484 It'd be a good time for us all to get together. 725 00:47:02,527 --> 00:47:03,820 Don't blow on it. 726 00:47:03,903 --> 00:47:05,989 After that zombie, you might scorch it. 727 00:47:06,072 --> 00:47:07,449 I can pick them, huh? 728 00:47:07,532 --> 00:47:08,950 - So can I. - Huh? 729 00:47:09,034 --> 00:47:10,744 Well, see you tomorrow, Miss Howard. 730 00:47:10,827 --> 00:47:12,454 - Fine. - Good evening. 731 00:47:12,537 --> 00:47:13,705 Good evening. 732 00:47:15,332 --> 00:47:19,461 I remember, your mother once sung a great song. 733 00:47:19,544 --> 00:47:20,837 "Lullaby of Broadway." 734 00:47:20,920 --> 00:47:22,714 Oh, that was her favorite. 735 00:47:22,797 --> 00:47:24,382 I revive it and let you sing it. 736 00:47:31,473 --> 00:47:33,058 - I got another idea. - What? 737 00:47:33,141 --> 00:47:34,893 Tonight I am full of them. 738 00:47:34,976 --> 00:47:38,229 We call the show, "Lullaby of Broadway." 739 00:47:38,313 --> 00:47:39,356 Hah-la! 740 00:47:41,441 --> 00:47:42,859 May I have your order, madam? 741 00:47:45,153 --> 00:47:48,114 Oh, I'm so excited, I think I'll just have crackers and milk. 742 00:47:48,198 --> 00:47:50,617 And for dessert, she has shrimp cocktail, 743 00:47:50,700 --> 00:47:53,078 steak, potatoes, and coffee. 744 00:47:53,161 --> 00:47:55,330 - And you? - Another double zombie. 745 00:47:59,417 --> 00:48:00,418 Yes, sir. 746 00:48:16,434 --> 00:48:18,228 They're very nice, but $I, 500? 747 00:48:18,311 --> 00:48:19,687 That is our established price, sir. 748 00:48:19,771 --> 00:48:21,731 Then how come the model I see in the window... 749 00:48:21,815 --> 00:48:23,108 This-this one, you see. 750 00:48:23,191 --> 00:48:24,776 Please, please come down, Mr. Hubbell. 751 00:48:24,859 --> 00:48:26,528 No, you are the one who should come down. 752 00:48:26,611 --> 00:48:29,072 The price here is only I, 400. Here. 753 00:48:51,928 --> 00:48:53,805 Oh. Oh, Mr. Hubbell, are you alright? 754 00:48:53,888 --> 00:48:55,432 Would you like some water? 755 00:48:55,515 --> 00:48:57,475 Water? A double zombie. 756 00:48:57,559 --> 00:48:59,185 That's a nice jacket you're modeling. 757 00:48:59,269 --> 00:49:00,478 You got nothing better to do 758 00:49:00,562 --> 00:49:02,397 than peek in store windows, what? 759 00:49:02,480 --> 00:49:04,200 I'm sure it'll look much nicer on your wife. 760 00:49:06,317 --> 00:49:07,610 I'll take it. 761 00:49:07,694 --> 00:49:09,320 - This one in the window. - Yes, sir. 762 00:49:09,404 --> 00:49:10,613 I'll have it gift-wrapped. 763 00:49:10,697 --> 00:49:12,282 I'll come and put the card in it 764 00:49:12,365 --> 00:49:13,491 and take it with me. 765 00:49:14,951 --> 00:49:16,661 Dummkopf, it isn't for my wife! 766 00:49:16,744 --> 00:49:18,830 Don't mind me. I still read "The Bobbsey Twins." 767 00:49:18,913 --> 00:49:21,499 It's for a girl who's very lonely in New York. 768 00:49:21,583 --> 00:49:23,585 I want her to know she has a friend. 769 00:49:23,668 --> 00:49:25,962 No better way to win friends and influence girls. 770 00:49:26,045 --> 00:49:28,047 Of course, you keep it under your hat. 771 00:49:28,131 --> 00:49:29,591 I wouldn't want it to drip out. 772 00:49:29,674 --> 00:49:31,426 My lips are sealed. 773 00:49:31,509 --> 00:49:34,596 And now, if you have to be at Ferndel's office by 2:30, 774 00:49:34,679 --> 00:49:37,015 please don't let me detour you. 775 00:49:37,098 --> 00:49:38,098 Nah. 776 00:50:01,664 --> 00:50:02,957 Hello, doll. 777 00:50:03,041 --> 00:50:04,361 Who's inside? Somebody trying out? 778 00:50:04,417 --> 00:50:06,252 Mr. Hubbell has a little surprise for you. 779 00:50:06,336 --> 00:50:08,004 - For me? - Take a look. 780 00:51:14,362 --> 00:51:15,488 Surprise! 781 00:51:15,572 --> 00:51:17,115 Yes, surprise. 782 00:51:17,198 --> 00:51:18,908 But the sock is on the other shoe. 783 00:51:18,992 --> 00:51:19,909 What's all this about? 784 00:51:19,993 --> 00:51:20,910 I'm giving her a part 785 00:51:20,994 --> 00:51:22,495 in "Lullaby of Broadway." 786 00:51:22,579 --> 00:51:24,414 - Oh, that's great! - Oh, that's wonderful. 787 00:51:24,497 --> 00:51:27,584 Only a handful of rehearsals she has and she sings. 788 00:51:27,667 --> 00:51:31,421 "Somebody Loves Me" like nobody in the world. 789 00:51:31,504 --> 00:51:33,107 I'd like to hear it. Come on, let's do it together. 790 00:51:33,131 --> 00:51:34,299 - Alright. - Fine. Come. 791 00:51:36,509 --> 00:51:37,949 You think you can handle this, buddy? 792 00:51:38,011 --> 00:51:40,054 Oh, I think I can. 793 00:51:51,149 --> 00:51:53,735 It's me. It's me. It's me. 794 00:52:01,868 --> 00:52:03,119 Your worries are over. 795 00:52:31,731 --> 00:52:35,276 Nah, nah, nah. That's enough. 796 00:52:35,360 --> 00:52:36,694 We work pretty good together, huh? 797 00:52:36,778 --> 00:52:39,447 Yes. She makes you look good. 798 00:52:39,530 --> 00:52:41,699 Come on, Ferndel, I think I run along. 799 00:52:41,783 --> 00:52:43,260 - Goodbye, Mr. Hubbell. - So long, Mr. Hubbell. 800 00:52:43,284 --> 00:52:44,869 - Bye, Mr. Ferndel. - Keep working. 801 00:52:44,952 --> 00:52:46,232 Maybe she teaches you something. 802 00:52:55,588 --> 00:52:57,632 Well, thanks again for everything, Adolph. 803 00:52:57,715 --> 00:52:59,384 I told you I could pick them. 804 00:52:59,467 --> 00:53:01,177 You certainly can. 805 00:53:01,260 --> 00:53:05,348 Only one mistake I made in my life and I married it. 806 00:53:05,431 --> 00:53:06,599 Shee. 807 00:53:08,393 --> 00:53:10,520 What a small, wonderful world. 808 00:53:10,603 --> 00:53:11,854 Here we are in a show together. 809 00:53:11,938 --> 00:53:14,273 Oh, I can hardly believe it. 810 00:53:14,357 --> 00:53:15,608 - Here. - Thank you. 811 00:53:18,403 --> 00:53:20,163 Did you really like the way I did the number? 812 00:53:21,614 --> 00:53:23,658 Well, honey, in the first part you were great. 813 00:53:23,741 --> 00:53:24,992 Oh, good. 814 00:53:25,076 --> 00:53:27,120 But, uh... 815 00:53:27,203 --> 00:53:28,603 I think we can improve on that kiss. 816 00:53:30,623 --> 00:53:32,423 Care to run through it for half an hour or so? 817 00:53:32,500 --> 00:53:34,001 Thank you very much, but I 818 00:53:34,085 --> 00:53:36,212 wouldn't think of imposing on you, Mr. Farnham. 819 00:53:36,295 --> 00:53:38,840 Oh, that's alright. I don't mind a bit. 820 00:53:38,923 --> 00:53:41,509 Now, relax. Approach it like a loser. 821 00:53:41,592 --> 00:53:43,094 If you're going to fight it 822 00:53:43,177 --> 00:53:45,221 you'll have a long downhill struggle. 823 00:53:45,304 --> 00:53:47,014 Mr. Farnham. 824 00:53:47,098 --> 00:53:48,808 I may have been in Europe 825 00:53:48,891 --> 00:53:51,310 but I'm sure that kissing is the same the world over. 826 00:53:51,394 --> 00:53:54,605 You'll have to sell me. And stop calling me Mr. Farnham. 827 00:53:54,689 --> 00:53:55,689 The name's Tom. 828 00:53:57,442 --> 00:53:58,442 Here we go. 829 00:54:02,989 --> 00:54:04,157 Close your eyes. 830 00:54:06,159 --> 00:54:07,869 Pucker up. 831 00:54:07,952 --> 00:54:08,952 Little more. 832 00:54:17,044 --> 00:54:18,588 What'd you say your name was? 833 00:54:27,930 --> 00:54:29,557 Hi, what are you two doin' up? 834 00:54:31,976 --> 00:54:34,395 - Something wrong? - It's Gloria. 835 00:54:34,479 --> 00:54:36,239 She's about to tear down something that's big 836 00:54:36,314 --> 00:54:37,899 and fine and noble. 837 00:54:37,982 --> 00:54:39,317 It's Mr. Hubbell. 838 00:54:39,400 --> 00:54:41,003 I think bright eyes here thought of something 839 00:54:41,027 --> 00:54:42,570 that's gotten a little out of hand. 840 00:54:42,653 --> 00:54:46,115 But how? Mr. Hubbell's been wonderful to me. 841 00:54:46,199 --> 00:54:47,867 Why, he gave me a part in the show and, 842 00:54:47,950 --> 00:54:50,411 and he's been devoting so much time to me. 843 00:54:50,495 --> 00:54:51,954 Why? 844 00:54:52,038 --> 00:54:54,165 Well, I guess he thinks I have talent. 845 00:54:54,248 --> 00:54:56,128 If he doesn't, then it's just out of friendship. 846 00:54:56,918 --> 00:54:59,462 Come here. 847 00:54:59,545 --> 00:55:02,256 You don't spend money like this on a friend. 848 00:55:02,340 --> 00:55:03,758 It was left here this afternoon. 849 00:55:03,841 --> 00:55:06,177 I opened it thinking it was groceries. 850 00:55:07,637 --> 00:55:10,389 I've never seen anything so beautiful. 851 00:55:10,473 --> 00:55:14,393 Oh, Melinda! You're such a babe in the woods. 852 00:55:14,477 --> 00:55:16,497 "To keep your little shoulders warm when I take you to the 853 00:55:16,521 --> 00:55:18,898 Beaux Arts Benefit at the Broadway Theater, Adolph." 854 00:55:20,066 --> 00:55:21,734 Oh, isn't that sweet of him? 855 00:55:21,818 --> 00:55:23,319 Yes. 856 00:55:23,402 --> 00:55:26,948 Imagine him worrying about your little shoulders. 857 00:55:29,075 --> 00:55:31,494 Oh, now, wait a minute. 858 00:55:31,577 --> 00:55:34,163 Gloria, you don't really think that Mr. Hubbell and I... 859 00:55:34,247 --> 00:55:35,998 At his age? 860 00:55:36,082 --> 00:55:38,459 Well, that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. 861 00:55:38,543 --> 00:55:40,503 I don't know about that. 862 00:55:40,586 --> 00:55:42,255 Lots of times there's snow on the roof 863 00:55:42,338 --> 00:55:43,338 and fire in the cellar. 864 00:55:43,381 --> 00:55:45,049 So what? 865 00:55:45,132 --> 00:55:48,344 If it gets too hot, you can always turn the damper down. 866 00:55:48,427 --> 00:55:50,972 Oh, you couldn't believe that of Mr. Hubbell. 867 00:55:51,055 --> 00:55:52,598 I've been around, honey. 868 00:55:52,682 --> 00:55:54,100 As long as they've got a pulse beat 869 00:55:54,183 --> 00:55:56,185 they're in there pitchin'. 870 00:55:56,269 --> 00:56:00,064 I'm ashamed of you. I'm ashamed of both of you. 871 00:56:00,147 --> 00:56:01,917 Of course, he shouldn't have sent this expensive coat 872 00:56:01,941 --> 00:56:03,526 and I'm returning it. 873 00:56:03,609 --> 00:56:05,254 But as far as you thinking what you've thought... 874 00:56:05,278 --> 00:56:06,863 Don't link me with Gloria on this. 875 00:56:06,946 --> 00:56:09,198 Mentally, we're perfect strangers. 876 00:56:09,282 --> 00:56:12,034 Well, I'm gonna show you how wonderful Mr. Hubbell is. 877 00:56:12,118 --> 00:56:13,718 He's going to get Mr. Ferndel to give you 878 00:56:13,744 --> 00:56:15,621 both a spot in the show. 879 00:56:15,705 --> 00:56:17,498 As for that coat... 880 00:56:17,582 --> 00:56:19,822 I'll call the furriers myself and have them take it back. 881 00:56:36,058 --> 00:56:37,894 You got a mink coat to return to Thayler's? 882 00:56:37,977 --> 00:56:40,396 Shh! Not so loud. Just a minute. 883 00:56:45,776 --> 00:56:47,904 Come here, Mr. Mack, and see what I've got. 884 00:56:51,866 --> 00:56:54,410 And I thought Mr. Hubbell forgot my birthday. 885 00:56:56,245 --> 00:56:58,164 Just look how small he got it. 886 00:56:58,247 --> 00:57:00,458 He thinks I'm still as thin as I used to be. 887 00:57:01,918 --> 00:57:03,377 He's so sweet. 888 00:57:03,461 --> 00:57:04,754 Every time he sees you he thinks 889 00:57:04,837 --> 00:57:06,047 of a young and beautiful girl. 890 00:57:06,130 --> 00:57:08,257 Oh, thank you, Mr. Mack. 891 00:57:10,301 --> 00:57:11,218 You think it's becoming? 892 00:57:11,302 --> 00:57:12,595 You look charming, Mrs. Hubbell. 893 00:57:12,678 --> 00:57:14,055 Thank you, Mr. Mack. 894 00:57:17,391 --> 00:57:18,391 Ooh, a note. 895 00:57:20,311 --> 00:57:21,437 Thank you. 896 00:57:21,520 --> 00:57:23,230 All in a day's work. 897 00:57:23,314 --> 00:57:25,066 Oh, just listen to this. 898 00:57:25,149 --> 00:57:27,777 Tonight Mr. Hubbell's taking me to the Beaux Arts Benefit. 899 00:57:27,860 --> 00:57:29,946 Oh! My best evening gown's at the cleaners. 900 00:57:30,029 --> 00:57:31,489 You'll have to go and get it. 901 00:57:31,572 --> 00:57:32,490 But I've got something to tell Mr. Hubbell. 902 00:57:32,573 --> 00:57:33,824 You can tell him later. 903 00:57:33,908 --> 00:57:35,093 Go to the cleaners before they close. 904 00:57:35,117 --> 00:57:36,327 I need that dress. 905 00:57:40,539 --> 00:57:42,792 Wait a minute, buddy. I'm in a hurry. Where's that mink? 906 00:57:42,875 --> 00:57:45,294 I couldn't get it back in the box with what was in it. 907 00:58:00,685 --> 00:58:02,979 - What are you got up for? - Thank you, darling. 908 00:58:03,062 --> 00:58:06,399 It's a little small, but your heart was in the right place. 909 00:58:06,482 --> 00:58:08,150 The jacket! Heh. 910 00:58:08,234 --> 00:58:10,569 Whe... where you, where you get it? H... how? 911 00:58:10,653 --> 00:58:12,279 I'm sorry to spoil your surprise 912 00:58:12,363 --> 00:58:15,199 but I found it on the table downstairs. 913 00:58:15,282 --> 00:58:16,575 - Down... downstairs? - Uh-huh. 914 00:58:16,659 --> 00:58:18,411 How... how far downstairs? 915 00:58:18,494 --> 00:58:20,204 Downstairs. 916 00:58:20,287 --> 00:58:22,123 You did buy it for me, didn't you? 917 00:58:22,206 --> 00:58:25,292 Mm-hmm, no... I-I mean, yes. Yes. Shee! 918 00:58:25,376 --> 00:58:28,129 Oh, and I love the note you pinned on it. 919 00:58:28,212 --> 00:58:29,839 Wha... what note? 920 00:58:29,922 --> 00:58:32,425 Inviting me to the Broadway Theater tonight. 921 00:58:32,508 --> 00:58:34,510 You did invite me, didn't you? 922 00:58:34,593 --> 00:58:37,638 No... Y... yes. Yes! Shee! 923 00:58:37,722 --> 00:58:39,849 What's the matter with you? Don't you want to take me? 924 00:58:39,932 --> 00:58:41,767 No, I... Sure I, wh... why shouldn't I- 925 00:58:41,851 --> 00:58:43,644 Why shouldn't I want to, my darling? 926 00:58:43,728 --> 00:58:45,730 I just forget to buy you the corsage, you know. 927 00:58:45,813 --> 00:58:47,106 Oh, thank you, darling. 928 00:58:47,189 --> 00:58:48,375 You've been thoughtful enough as it is. 929 00:58:48,399 --> 00:58:49,817 I'll wait for you downstairs. 930 00:59:01,620 --> 00:59:03,664 Tonight everything happened so quick. 931 00:59:03,748 --> 00:59:05,541 Your wife, she was like a retriever 932 00:59:05,624 --> 00:59:06,959 the way she went after that fur. 933 00:59:07,043 --> 00:59:09,086 I left it for one second on the hall table 934 00:59:09,170 --> 00:59:11,380 and the next second, she's rooting it out of the box. 935 00:59:12,590 --> 00:59:14,717 Worse yet, Melinda wait for me 936 00:59:14,800 --> 00:59:17,428 at the Broadway Theater to take her to the benefit. 937 00:59:17,511 --> 00:59:20,014 You have to go down and tell her I don't show up. 938 00:59:20,097 --> 00:59:23,059 Say I am sick. And it is no lie. 939 00:59:23,142 --> 00:59:25,936 But it's our night off. Gloria and me are going bowling. 940 00:59:26,020 --> 00:59:28,314 It won't take a minute to stop. 941 00:59:28,397 --> 00:59:32,276 Just so everything in the end straighten itself out. 942 00:59:32,359 --> 00:59:36,113 But the coat. How do I get the mink coat back from my wife? 943 00:59:49,877 --> 00:59:52,129 No. It would ruin the coat. 944 00:59:54,215 --> 00:59:56,300 Mink coat. Mink coat. Shee. 945 01:00:09,230 --> 01:00:11,690 - Oh, there she is. - Hi, Melinda. 946 01:00:11,774 --> 01:00:13,835 Ah, what are you two doin' here? Thought you were goin' bowling. 947 01:00:13,859 --> 01:00:15,212 We are but we've got a message for you. 948 01:00:15,236 --> 01:00:16,821 Mr. Hubbell can't meet you. 949 01:00:16,904 --> 01:00:18,322 He's sick. 950 01:00:18,405 --> 01:00:20,574 Sick? Oh, that's too bad. 951 01:00:20,658 --> 01:00:21,867 But we're making it up to you. 952 01:00:21,951 --> 01:00:23,303 We're gonna take you along with us. 953 01:00:23,327 --> 01:00:25,663 - Well, hello, everybody. - Hi, Tom. 954 01:00:25,746 --> 01:00:27,682 Is this a private conversation, or can anybody get in? 955 01:00:27,706 --> 01:00:29,434 Barge right in, fella. We're all going bowling. 956 01:00:29,458 --> 01:00:31,394 - Wanna make it a foursome? - Thanks very much, Lefty. 957 01:00:31,418 --> 01:00:33,796 But I'm on the bill tonight. 958 01:00:33,879 --> 01:00:35,714 Aren't you a little overdressed for bowling? 959 01:00:35,798 --> 01:00:37,901 Well, I was supposed to go to the theater with Mr. Hubbell 960 01:00:37,925 --> 01:00:40,427 and Gloria just told me that he's sick and he can't come. 961 01:00:41,428 --> 01:00:42,680 Hubbell? 962 01:00:42,763 --> 01:00:44,223 I guess he wanted me to see your act. 963 01:00:44,306 --> 01:00:46,183 Oh, well, you can still see it. 964 01:00:46,267 --> 01:00:48,144 - I'll take you backstage. - Oh, good. 965 01:00:48,227 --> 01:00:49,562 - Do you mind? - Not a bit. 966 01:00:49,645 --> 01:00:50,980 You can come too, Gloria. 967 01:00:51,063 --> 01:00:52,940 Oh, swell! 968 01:00:53,023 --> 01:00:54,191 No, you don't. 969 01:00:54,275 --> 01:00:56,235 Alright, Lefty. I understand. 970 01:00:57,903 --> 01:00:59,488 Well, why didn't you let me go? 971 01:00:59,572 --> 01:01:01,240 What? Are you crazy or something? 972 01:01:01,323 --> 01:01:03,826 Who's gonna set up my pins? 973 01:01:03,909 --> 01:01:05,870 - Come on. - Oh! 974 01:01:12,334 --> 01:01:14,003 Ladies and gentlemen, 975 01:01:14,086 --> 01:01:15,337 recently on my trip abroad 976 01:01:15,421 --> 01:01:17,381 I visited a very famous toymaker 977 01:01:17,464 --> 01:01:18,525 in the beautiful Italian city 978 01:01:18,549 --> 01:01:20,467 of Florence. 979 01:01:20,551 --> 01:01:23,220 I discovered he had perfected life-sized mechanical 980 01:01:23,304 --> 01:01:26,807 dancing figures of which these toys are replicas. 981 01:01:26,891 --> 01:01:29,643 I induced him to bring his dancing dolls to America. 982 01:01:29,727 --> 01:01:32,479 So tonight, for the first time in this country 983 01:01:32,563 --> 01:01:36,609 the De Mattiazzi's present their dancing mechanical dolls. 984 01:02:09,141 --> 01:02:10,935 Music, maestro, please. 985 01:03:41,608 --> 01:03:42,693 What are you looking at? 986 01:03:42,776 --> 01:03:45,279 There's Mr. Hubbell. 987 01:03:45,362 --> 01:03:47,614 Well, he certainly made a quick recovery, didn't he? 988 01:03:51,327 --> 01:03:52,494 - Tom. - Hm? 989 01:03:52,578 --> 01:03:54,955 Tom, look. Isn't that sweet? 990 01:03:55,039 --> 01:03:56,373 Isn't what sweet? 991 01:03:56,457 --> 01:03:59,460 Mr. Hubbell gave the mink jacket to his wife. 992 01:03:59,543 --> 01:04:01,837 Isn't it customary for a husband to give his wife furs? 993 01:04:01,920 --> 01:04:03,255 Well, certainly, but in this case 994 01:04:03,339 --> 01:04:05,591 he didn't originally buy it for her. 995 01:04:05,674 --> 01:04:07,718 I'll say he didn't. 996 01:04:07,801 --> 01:04:09,803 Looks a little small, doesn't it? 997 01:04:09,887 --> 01:04:11,847 I guess, he forgot we don't wear the same size. 998 01:04:12,848 --> 01:04:14,016 "We?" 999 01:04:14,099 --> 01:04:15,434 What is this? A sister act? 1000 01:04:16,935 --> 01:04:19,480 - You're on next, Tom. - Right, Eddie. 1001 01:04:19,563 --> 01:04:20,874 You're going on with me, we're doing 1002 01:04:20,898 --> 01:04:22,524 "I Love The Way You Say Goodnight.” 1003 01:04:22,608 --> 01:04:25,652 We've rehearsed it enough. Now we can show it to the boss. 1004 01:04:25,736 --> 01:04:27,613 - Are you serious? - Of course. 1005 01:04:27,696 --> 01:04:28,989 Can't dance in this. 1006 01:04:29,073 --> 01:04:30,949 Oh, with or without the kiss? 1007 01:04:31,033 --> 01:04:32,033 I don't know. 1008 01:04:33,243 --> 01:04:35,204 Your big romance is out front. 1009 01:04:35,287 --> 01:04:36,287 Silly. 1010 01:05:07,528 --> 01:05:09,738 And now, ladies and gentlemen, a surprise. 1011 01:05:09,822 --> 01:05:12,324 From the forthcoming show, "Lullaby of Broadway" 1012 01:05:12,408 --> 01:05:14,243 a preview of one of the new numbers. 1013 01:05:14,326 --> 01:05:15,369 I hope you like it. 1014 01:05:15,452 --> 01:05:16,452 Music, professor. 1015 01:09:27,371 --> 01:09:29,373 Put it there, partner. I think we're in. 1016 01:09:30,582 --> 01:09:32,334 - Melinda. - Yeah? 1017 01:09:32,417 --> 01:09:34,461 I wanna get something straight. 1018 01:09:34,544 --> 01:09:36,421 Did he buy that mink coat for you? 1019 01:09:36,505 --> 01:09:39,257 He wanted to, but naturally I gave it back to him. 1020 01:09:39,341 --> 01:09:41,218 He's been nice enough already, hasn't he? 1021 01:09:41,301 --> 01:09:42,636 Have you been seeing him? 1022 01:09:42,719 --> 01:09:45,263 Of course, we're very good friends. 1023 01:09:45,347 --> 01:09:46,682 You've been going out with him? 1024 01:09:46,765 --> 01:09:50,352 Naturally. Why do you ask? 1025 01:09:50,435 --> 01:09:52,187 How much comes naturally with you? 1026 01:09:54,231 --> 01:09:55,691 I better take you home. 1027 01:10:11,289 --> 01:10:12,999 You live here? 1028 01:10:13,083 --> 01:10:14,000 Yes. 1029 01:10:14,084 --> 01:10:15,794 But this is Hubbell's house. 1030 01:10:15,877 --> 01:10:18,505 - Well, naturally. - Will you stop using that word? 1031 01:10:18,588 --> 01:10:20,632 Mr. Hubbell was nice enough to let me stay here. 1032 01:10:20,716 --> 01:10:22,426 That's awfully white of him. 1033 01:10:22,509 --> 01:10:25,011 Well, it's better than paying for a hotel room. 1034 01:10:25,095 --> 01:10:26,638 What? 1035 01:10:26,722 --> 01:10:28,974 Gee, it's a shame we had to leave so early tonight. 1036 01:10:29,057 --> 01:10:30,559 We could have all gone out together. 1037 01:10:30,642 --> 01:10:31,977 That would have been cozy. 1038 01:10:32,060 --> 01:10:33,395 He happened to be with his wife. 1039 01:10:33,478 --> 01:10:36,064 What difference does that make? 1040 01:10:36,148 --> 01:10:37,607 It wouldn't have bothered you? 1041 01:10:37,691 --> 01:10:40,068 Of course not. 1042 01:10:40,152 --> 01:10:41,713 It would have given me a chance to tell her 1043 01:10:41,737 --> 01:10:43,447 how wonderful Mr. Hubbell's been to me. 1044 01:10:44,823 --> 01:10:46,783 You mean... you would have told her? 1045 01:10:47,617 --> 01:10:49,703 Well, why not? 1046 01:10:49,786 --> 01:10:51,264 Oh, look, Melinda, I've got to go home 1047 01:10:51,288 --> 01:10:53,915 while I still know where I live. 1048 01:10:53,999 --> 01:10:55,876 Hey, aren't you gonna kiss me goodnight? 1049 01:10:55,959 --> 01:10:57,210 Does everybody? 1050 01:11:08,180 --> 01:11:09,639 Did you have a good time? 1051 01:11:09,723 --> 01:11:11,892 I should have slapped his face. 1052 01:11:11,975 --> 01:11:13,769 You had a good time. 1053 01:11:20,859 --> 01:11:21,859 She'll be right along. 1054 01:11:21,902 --> 01:11:23,612 Confidentially, how is she? 1055 01:11:23,695 --> 01:11:26,323 She'll be alright as long as she stays this way. 1056 01:11:26,406 --> 01:11:27,783 So long, Snow White. 1057 01:11:27,866 --> 01:11:29,409 Don't think it hasn't been charming. 1058 01:11:29,493 --> 01:11:31,787 Don't play another return engagement, dearie. 1059 01:11:34,331 --> 01:11:35,850 I'm gonna take you right to the house, Jessica. 1060 01:11:35,874 --> 01:11:37,250 What for? 1061 01:11:37,334 --> 01:11:38,811 We've held the curtain long enough for you. 1062 01:11:38,835 --> 01:11:40,396 Now it's time for you to make an appearance. 1063 01:11:40,420 --> 01:11:44,216 In this condition? Not a chance, big boy. 1064 01:11:44,299 --> 01:11:46,092 I want her to remember me the way I looked 1065 01:11:46,176 --> 01:11:48,386 the last time she saw me. 1066 01:11:48,470 --> 01:11:50,722 I was young and pretty. 1067 01:11:50,806 --> 01:11:53,183 - I was Broadway's darling. - Jessica, listen, honey... 1068 01:11:53,266 --> 01:11:57,771 I was a headliner, a star next to closing, my name in lights. 1069 01:11:57,854 --> 01:11:59,940 Nothing was too good for Jessica Howard. 1070 01:12:02,108 --> 01:12:03,360 Now nothing's too bad. 1071 01:12:04,736 --> 01:12:08,573 Old, ugly, has-been, once-was. 1072 01:12:08,657 --> 01:12:11,993 A voice that even the drunks won't listen to. 1073 01:12:12,077 --> 01:12:15,997 Jessica Howard, the beer singer of Washington Square. 1074 01:12:16,081 --> 01:12:17,499 Why go back to the club for a while? 1075 01:12:17,582 --> 01:12:18,917 Just take it easy. 1076 01:12:19,000 --> 01:12:20,043 Take it easy? 1077 01:12:20,126 --> 01:12:21,628 I've got to earn a living. 1078 01:12:21,711 --> 01:12:23,171 I've got a kid to support. 1079 01:12:24,673 --> 01:12:26,883 I'm dying to see her, Lefty... 1080 01:12:26,967 --> 01:12:29,928 but she's just got to wait until I straighten myself out. 1081 01:12:31,847 --> 01:12:32,847 Come on. 1082 01:12:39,271 --> 01:12:41,690 Hello? 1083 01:12:41,773 --> 01:12:42,959 We should be very happy to exchange 1084 01:12:42,983 --> 01:12:45,026 the jacket for a larger size 1085 01:12:45,110 --> 01:12:46,945 but I, here, can find no record of any coat 1086 01:12:47,028 --> 01:12:50,699 for Mrs. Adolph Hubbell of 485 Beekman place. 1087 01:12:51,992 --> 01:12:53,535 Wait a minute, madam. 1088 01:12:53,618 --> 01:12:57,414 Yes, there was a call to pick up a jacket. Yesterday. 1089 01:12:57,497 --> 01:13:00,292 From a Miss Melinda Howard of the same address. 1090 01:13:00,375 --> 01:13:02,836 A Miss Melinda Howard, eh? 1091 01:13:02,919 --> 01:13:05,547 Are you sure it wasn't a Miss Gubbins? 1092 01:13:05,630 --> 01:13:07,257 Yes, I'm quite sure. 1093 01:13:07,340 --> 01:13:09,843 Thank you. You don't know what a help you've been. 1094 01:13:13,388 --> 01:13:14,388 Adolph? 1095 01:13:15,390 --> 01:13:16,558 Y... yes, my darling. 1096 01:13:16,641 --> 01:13:18,143 Where are you going? 1097 01:13:18,226 --> 01:13:19,853 Uh, to play some pinochle. 1098 01:13:19,936 --> 01:13:21,354 At this hour? 1099 01:13:21,438 --> 01:13:23,189 Yeah, we are having a matinee. 1100 01:13:24,858 --> 01:13:27,068 How can you play so much pinochle? 1101 01:13:27,152 --> 01:13:28,737 Er, I force myself. 1102 01:14:00,560 --> 01:14:02,354 Lefty? 1103 01:14:02,437 --> 01:14:04,105 Gloria? 1104 01:14:04,189 --> 01:14:07,484 Oh, I forget. They are at rehearsal. 1105 01:14:07,567 --> 01:14:08,818 Melinda? 1106 01:14:08,902 --> 01:14:10,528 Melinda, I take you to rehearsal. 1107 01:14:14,366 --> 01:14:17,035 Melinda, it's me, Adolph. 1108 01:14:26,252 --> 01:14:29,089 Would you care to play pinochle with me? 1109 01:14:29,172 --> 01:14:30,465 Mama! 1110 01:14:35,971 --> 01:14:36,972 Stop! 1111 01:15:06,418 --> 01:15:08,461 Here's your paper, Mr. Farnham. 1112 01:15:10,088 --> 01:15:11,088 Thanks, Elmer. 1113 01:15:38,700 --> 01:15:40,368 - Melinda. - Come in. 1114 01:15:42,245 --> 01:15:43,288 Hi. 1115 01:15:43,371 --> 01:15:44,956 Hello. 1116 01:15:45,040 --> 01:15:47,125 What does a fella have to do to make you smile? 1117 01:15:48,752 --> 01:15:51,004 As soon as we finish rehearsing this number 1118 01:15:51,087 --> 01:15:54,007 I'd like to have a talk with you. 1119 01:15:54,090 --> 01:15:55,508 Is something wrong? 1120 01:15:56,342 --> 01:15:57,677 Just remember 1121 01:15:57,761 --> 01:15:59,387 whatever happens, I'll stick with you. 1122 01:16:10,398 --> 01:16:11,625 Oh, Miss Howard, how about a statement? 1123 01:16:11,649 --> 01:16:13,085 Do you deny the allegations, Melinda? 1124 01:16:13,109 --> 01:16:14,360 How did you and Hubbell meet? 1125 01:16:14,444 --> 01:16:15,463 Did he give you a diamond bracelet? 1126 01:16:15,487 --> 01:16:16,988 Is Mr. Hubbell still in town? 1127 01:16:17,072 --> 01:16:18,174 Wha... I... I don't know what you're talking about. 1128 01:16:18,198 --> 01:16:19,365 Haven't you seen this? 1129 01:16:19,449 --> 01:16:20,992 His wife's gonna sue for divorce. 1130 01:16:21,076 --> 01:16:22,452 Read the story. 1131 01:16:22,535 --> 01:16:24,871 Please let me read one of these papers. 1132 01:16:24,954 --> 01:16:26,915 Didn't he give you a charge account at Thayler's? 1133 01:16:26,998 --> 01:16:28,750 Is it true you call him, "Cuddles?" 1134 01:16:28,833 --> 01:16:30,210 Mr. Hubbell is a gentleman 1135 01:16:30,293 --> 01:16:32,337 and I respect him as I would my father. 1136 01:16:32,420 --> 01:16:33,546 That's all there is to it. 1137 01:16:34,631 --> 01:16:36,508 Alright, boys. Alright, alright. 1138 01:16:36,591 --> 01:16:38,843 At the moment, Miss Howard has no statement to make. 1139 01:16:38,927 --> 01:16:40,404 But if you'll be good sports and wait in the alley 1140 01:16:40,428 --> 01:16:42,263 for a few minutes, we both may give you one. 1141 01:16:42,347 --> 01:16:43,848 - Is it a deal? - Okay, Tom. 1142 01:16:43,932 --> 01:16:45,391 - It's a deal. - It's a promise, Tom. 1143 01:16:45,475 --> 01:16:46,768 Come on, I'll have a smoke. 1144 01:16:58,613 --> 01:17:01,741 Don't worry, sweetheart. Everything's gonna be alright. 1145 01:17:01,825 --> 01:17:03,952 By tomorrow, they'll forget it. 1146 01:17:04,035 --> 01:17:06,621 And as for your mother, I'm sure she'll understand. 1147 01:17:07,789 --> 01:17:08,957 I hope so. 1148 01:17:09,040 --> 01:17:10,458 I know so. 1149 01:17:10,542 --> 01:17:12,127 She'll be just as forgiving as I am. 1150 01:17:15,130 --> 01:17:16,673 "Forgiving?" 1151 01:17:16,756 --> 01:17:18,341 What you've done is over. 1152 01:17:18,424 --> 01:17:20,677 We're never gonna mention it again. 1153 01:17:20,760 --> 01:17:22,595 What do you mean by that remark? 1154 01:17:22,679 --> 01:17:24,055 The past is over. 1155 01:17:24,139 --> 01:17:26,599 We've got the future to look forward to. 1156 01:17:26,683 --> 01:17:28,810 What past are you talking about? 1157 01:17:31,187 --> 01:17:34,190 I love you, darling. I want you to marry me. 1158 01:17:35,859 --> 01:17:37,694 You left out four words, didn't you? 1159 01:17:38,570 --> 01:17:39,654 What words? 1160 01:17:39,737 --> 01:17:42,031 In spite of everything. 1161 01:17:42,115 --> 01:17:44,117 You didn't say them, but you meant them. 1162 01:17:44,200 --> 01:17:47,412 - Oh, now, look, Melinda... - Look, nothing. 1163 01:17:47,495 --> 01:17:49,431 I suppose I should be grateful to you for offering 1164 01:17:49,455 --> 01:17:53,585 to make an honest girl of me, but I'm not grateful. 1165 01:17:53,668 --> 01:17:56,212 I'm just disgusted. 1166 01:17:56,296 --> 01:17:58,631 Now you get outta here. I never want to see you again. 1167 01:17:58,715 --> 01:18:00,758 - Melinda, please... - Get outta here! 1168 01:18:13,938 --> 01:18:15,481 Miss Howard? 1169 01:18:15,565 --> 01:18:17,025 Please, would you let me alone? 1170 01:18:17,108 --> 01:18:18,735 I'm not gonna bother you. 1171 01:18:18,818 --> 01:18:20,212 Just give me an exclusive on the story 1172 01:18:20,236 --> 01:18:21,696 and I'll give you a break. 1173 01:18:21,779 --> 01:18:24,032 I have nothing more to say. 1174 01:18:24,115 --> 01:18:27,327 Okay, Miss Howard. I was only trying to... 1175 01:18:27,410 --> 01:18:30,538 Hey, wait a minute. 1176 01:18:30,622 --> 01:18:33,041 Are you and Jessica Howard related? 1177 01:18:33,124 --> 01:18:35,251 She happens to be my mother. 1178 01:18:35,335 --> 01:18:38,254 Jessica Howard of the Three O'Clock Club? 1179 01:18:38,338 --> 01:18:40,131 The Three O'Clock Club? What's that? 1180 01:18:40,215 --> 01:18:42,926 It's a clip joint down in Greenwich Village. 1181 01:18:43,009 --> 01:18:44,344 Do you mind if I take this? 1182 01:18:44,427 --> 01:18:45,613 We don't have a picture of your mother 1183 01:18:45,637 --> 01:18:46,846 without a glass in her hand. 1184 01:19:54,080 --> 01:19:56,082 Listen, lady, either come in or get out. 1185 01:19:56,165 --> 01:19:57,292 You can't stand here. 1186 01:20:06,426 --> 01:20:08,177 And now, for the local news. 1187 01:20:08,261 --> 01:20:10,054 Melinda Howard, pretty blonde actress 1188 01:20:10,138 --> 01:20:12,015 named as correspondent in the divorce suit 1189 01:20:12,098 --> 01:20:15,643 against millionaire brewer, Adolph Hubbell, has disappeared. 1190 01:20:15,727 --> 01:20:17,937 A citywide search has failed to reveal her whereabouts. 1191 01:20:20,273 --> 01:20:21,691 - Mr. Hubbell. - Oh. 1192 01:20:23,526 --> 01:20:26,696 Listen, Adolph, what are we going to do about the show? 1193 01:20:26,779 --> 01:20:30,033 If your wife's divorce suit chased our star out of town 1194 01:20:30,116 --> 01:20:33,161 I'm coming up there and break her arm in three places. 1195 01:20:33,244 --> 01:20:36,289 Upstairs, downstairs and in the basement. 1196 01:20:36,372 --> 01:20:38,291 Don't forget. We got an attic. 1197 01:20:44,088 --> 01:20:46,424 She's probably hiding somewhere. 1198 01:20:46,507 --> 01:20:48,343 Alone and hungry. 1199 01:20:50,178 --> 01:20:52,055 It's tough starving to death, isn't it? 1200 01:20:53,681 --> 01:20:55,850 It all depends on how much you like food. 1201 01:21:00,605 --> 01:21:01,832 - Hello? - Hello, Lefty. 1202 01:21:01,856 --> 01:21:02,856 Melinda! 1203 01:21:04,859 --> 01:21:07,070 Lefty, will you do something for me? 1204 01:21:07,153 --> 01:21:09,364 Where are you? We've hunted high and low for you. 1205 01:21:09,447 --> 01:21:11,157 Your mother's in town. 1206 01:21:11,240 --> 01:21:15,495 She's been in town all along at the Three O'Clock Club. 1207 01:21:15,578 --> 01:21:18,164 I don't have to have a brickhouse fall on me. 1208 01:21:18,247 --> 01:21:21,292 I know she doesn't care anything about seeing me. 1209 01:21:21,376 --> 01:21:23,503 Wait, you've got the wrong angle, kiddo. 1210 01:21:23,586 --> 01:21:25,505 Your mother's had a lot of hard luck. 1211 01:21:25,588 --> 01:21:28,758 She didn't want you to know she was singing in a joint. 1212 01:21:28,841 --> 01:21:31,552 Do you think that would've made any difference? 1213 01:21:31,636 --> 01:21:35,014 Is that the best excuse she can offer for not seeing me? 1214 01:21:35,098 --> 01:21:38,726 Well, there were other fluid reasons. 1215 01:21:38,810 --> 01:21:41,145 Lefty, I wanna go home on the Queen Victoria. 1216 01:21:41,229 --> 01:21:43,398 And it sails this afternoon. 1217 01:21:43,481 --> 01:21:44,774 Now, I've reserved my ticket. 1218 01:21:44,857 --> 01:21:47,318 Would you please come down and pay for it? 1219 01:21:47,402 --> 01:21:50,238 I'll send the money back to you when I get home. 1220 01:21:50,321 --> 01:21:51,548 But what about the show? 1221 01:21:51,572 --> 01:21:52,925 It opens tonight and they haven't got 1222 01:21:52,949 --> 01:21:54,909 anybody to replace you. 1223 01:21:54,992 --> 01:21:58,538 Do you think I could face people after all that's happened? 1224 01:21:58,621 --> 01:21:59,765 Lefty, will you come down and help me 1225 01:21:59,789 --> 01:22:01,707 with my boat ticket or won't ya? 1226 01:22:01,791 --> 01:22:04,961 Okay, if that's the way you want it. Who am I to fight you? 1227 01:22:05,044 --> 01:22:08,256 In the hands of a woman, I'm so much putty. 1228 01:22:28,526 --> 01:22:29,527 Everything's all set. 1229 01:22:29,610 --> 01:22:30,850 You've got a nice outside cabin 1230 01:22:30,903 --> 01:22:32,196 several feet from the rail. 1231 01:22:32,280 --> 01:22:33,632 Oh, and here's a bottle of seasick pills 1232 01:22:33,656 --> 01:22:34,824 in case the walk's too far. 1233 01:22:34,907 --> 01:22:36,176 Thanks, I'll probably need them. 1234 01:22:36,200 --> 01:22:37,302 Lefty always takes them when he 1235 01:22:37,326 --> 01:22:38,661 goes to Newsreel Theater. 1236 01:22:38,744 --> 01:22:39,662 Why? 1237 01:22:39,745 --> 01:22:40,663 He gets seasick when he 1238 01:22:40,746 --> 01:22:41,956 sees the fleet come in. 1239 01:22:44,041 --> 01:22:45,751 Come on. 1240 01:22:45,835 --> 01:22:47,462 Here we are. 1241 01:22:47,545 --> 01:22:49,046 Go in and see how you like it. 1242 01:22:58,389 --> 01:22:59,932 Mother. 1243 01:23:00,016 --> 01:23:02,393 That's what it says on the birth certificate, honey. 1244 01:23:04,270 --> 01:23:06,022 I guess that's the only way you could tell. 1245 01:23:13,279 --> 01:23:17,992 Melinda, don't make it tougher than it is. 1246 01:23:18,075 --> 01:23:20,203 But I thought you didn't wanna see me. 1247 01:23:20,286 --> 01:23:21,871 You've got it all wrong. 1248 01:23:21,954 --> 01:23:24,207 I didn't want you to see me. 1249 01:23:24,290 --> 01:23:27,835 Why? Just because you had tough luck? 1250 01:23:27,919 --> 01:23:29,399 That's when I should've been with you. 1251 01:23:32,965 --> 01:23:34,634 I know it now, dear. 1252 01:23:34,717 --> 01:23:37,386 If we'd been together all this wouldn't have happened. 1253 01:23:38,804 --> 01:23:40,056 You've seen the newspapers? 1254 01:23:41,390 --> 01:23:43,518 - Do you believe it? - Of course not. 1255 01:23:43,601 --> 01:23:45,853 But you mustn't run away 1256 01:23:45,937 --> 01:23:48,272 or other people will think it's true. 1257 01:23:48,356 --> 01:23:49,732 But I can't stay after all those 1258 01:23:49,815 --> 01:23:52,318 terrible things they've said about me. 1259 01:23:52,401 --> 01:23:56,280 Look, darling, don't make the same mistake I did. 1260 01:23:56,364 --> 01:23:58,533 All my life, I was running away 1261 01:23:58,616 --> 01:24:01,369 trying to hide from unpleasant things. 1262 01:24:01,452 --> 01:24:03,663 And look at all the unhappiness it's caused. 1263 01:24:05,122 --> 01:24:06,791 But what about the Hubbell's? 1264 01:24:06,874 --> 01:24:09,961 Mrs. Hubbell knows the truth now, thanks to Lefty. 1265 01:24:11,379 --> 01:24:14,215 The little man's had a busy day. 1266 01:24:14,298 --> 01:24:15,883 I still can't go back. 1267 01:24:18,636 --> 01:24:20,096 There's another reason. 1268 01:24:21,138 --> 01:24:22,138 Tom? 1269 01:24:23,891 --> 01:24:26,477 I never wanna see him again. 1270 01:24:26,561 --> 01:24:29,188 He's evil-minded. He's conceited, condescending. 1271 01:24:30,690 --> 01:24:32,024 How do you know about him? 1272 01:24:32,108 --> 01:24:33,317 Lefty told me. 1273 01:24:35,278 --> 01:24:36,696 You love Tom, don't you? 1274 01:24:37,488 --> 01:24:39,657 Oh, yes. 1275 01:24:39,740 --> 01:24:42,952 Look, it's tough for me to talk like a mother. 1276 01:24:43,035 --> 01:24:45,788 I need a couple of more rehearsals. 1277 01:24:45,871 --> 01:24:49,750 But if you love that boy don't lose him. 1278 01:24:49,834 --> 01:24:53,296 He'll never look at me now. Not after what I've said to him. 1279 01:24:54,338 --> 01:24:56,507 He'll look at you. 1280 01:24:56,591 --> 01:24:58,676 And remember this, sweetheart, 1281 01:24:58,759 --> 01:25:02,096 from here in, it's you and me together. 1282 01:25:03,764 --> 01:25:05,016 Mother. 1283 01:25:07,685 --> 01:25:09,562 Can't you wait a few minutes? 1284 01:25:09,645 --> 01:25:12,231 The passengers who have this room are on board. 1285 01:25:12,315 --> 01:25:16,360 How long do you expect to use this room for $5? 1286 01:25:16,444 --> 01:25:18,237 Come on, let's grab a taxi 1287 01:25:18,321 --> 01:25:21,866 and get down to the theater, I hate peace and comfort. 1288 01:25:21,949 --> 01:25:24,309 You still got the two bucks you were saving for a rainy day? 1289 01:25:24,368 --> 01:25:25,620 Yeah. Why? 1290 01:25:25,703 --> 01:25:27,121 Well, break it out, it's pouring. 1291 01:25:27,204 --> 01:25:28,289 - Come on, Melinda. - Oh! 1292 01:25:28,372 --> 01:25:29,373 Oh, mother, my bag.