1 00:01:59,452 --> 00:02:02,556 Here we are, the beauties of the town. 2 00:02:02,580 --> 00:02:05,976 The suckers buy us wine, in cabarets we dine. 3 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:09,295 We sit and chat, and what comes after that? 4 00:02:29,940 --> 00:02:31,817 Oh, you chick, oh, you kid 5 00:02:33,277 --> 00:02:35,029 I've gone loony in my lid. 6 00:02:36,572 --> 00:02:38,491 You make me feel like such a brute. 7 00:02:40,076 --> 00:02:41,827 Goodness gracious, how I love. 8 00:02:43,579 --> 00:02:46,725 Here we are, the beauties of the town. 9 00:02:46,749 --> 00:02:48,352 Can I go home with you? 10 00:02:48,376 --> 00:02:50,020 Oh, what a thing to do 11 00:02:50,044 --> 00:02:51,730 I mean no harm 12 00:02:51,754 --> 00:02:53,673 I love your girlish charm with its... 13 00:03:11,482 --> 00:03:13,710 Look, girls, the Tiger Kid's back in town. 14 00:03:13,734 --> 00:03:17,130 - Ain't he the handsome thing? - He's certainly crazy about Ruby Carter. 15 00:03:17,154 --> 00:03:19,925 - I wish he was crazy about me. - Then he would be crazy! 16 00:03:19,949 --> 00:03:22,511 - Is that so? - Hey, cut it out. 17 00:03:22,535 --> 00:03:24,638 You know, honey, when I did my act 18 00:03:24,662 --> 00:03:29,142 and had a figure like yours, every man in town was at my feet. 19 00:03:29,166 --> 00:03:33,689 At your feet? I'd rather have them around my neck. 20 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:35,399 Got me hooked up? I feel a draft. 21 00:03:35,423 --> 00:03:38,443 I've never known a woman who had so many gentleman friends. 22 00:03:38,467 --> 00:03:41,238 You certainly know the way to a man's heart. 23 00:03:41,262 --> 00:03:44,598 Funny, too, because I don't know how to cook. 24 00:03:49,687 --> 00:03:51,540 Ladies and gentlemen, 25 00:03:51,564 --> 00:03:55,669 I am about to introduce the attraction of the evening, 26 00:03:55,693 --> 00:03:59,089 a lady who is the greatest sensation 27 00:03:59,113 --> 00:04:01,591 of our 19th century. 28 00:04:01,615 --> 00:04:06,054 And tonight, ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see her 29 00:04:06,078 --> 00:04:08,473 in the most beautiful act 30 00:04:08,497 --> 00:04:11,643 it has ever been my privilege to offer. 31 00:04:11,667 --> 00:04:16,464 Miss Ruby Carter in My American Beauty. 32 00:04:19,717 --> 00:04:22,738 Now listen, you guys, no rowdy talk while she's on, see? 33 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,157 I'll respect her like me own sister. 34 00:04:25,181 --> 00:04:27,391 The one in the reformatory? 35 00:04:31,061 --> 00:04:37,294 Sometimes you are like a gorgeous butterfly. 36 00:04:37,318 --> 00:04:43,133 Sturdy hearts are shattered as you flutter by. 37 00:04:43,157 --> 00:04:49,139 They say you're a vampire playing at love's game. 38 00:04:49,163 --> 00:04:53,810 You may have too many beaus. 39 00:04:53,834 --> 00:04:59,423 But to me you're a beautiful rose. 40 00:05:00,549 --> 00:05:07,223 My American Beauty. 41 00:05:07,932 --> 00:05:13,896 Please don't be a thorn in my heart. 42 00:05:15,064 --> 00:05:22,506 I shall love you, dear, until my life's breath shall ebb. 43 00:05:22,530 --> 00:05:24,216 You're the spider 44 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:30,096 I'm the fly that's caught in your web. 45 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:35,584 My American Beauty. 46 00:05:36,961 --> 00:05:43,777 Let us grow a honeymoon for two 47 00:05:43,801 --> 00:05:49,765 I'm attracted to you like a moth seeks a flame. 48 00:05:51,058 --> 00:05:54,496 North and south and east and west. 49 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:58,041 The country proclaims you. 50 00:05:58,065 --> 00:06:04,572 My American Beauty. 51 00:06:05,447 --> 00:06:13,447 Sweetheart of the red, white, and blue. 52 00:06:33,517 --> 00:06:34,953 I've been waiting for you, Tiger. 53 00:06:34,977 --> 00:06:36,997 Just what I thought. Up to your old tricks again, eh? 54 00:06:37,021 --> 00:06:40,041 You two think you're pretty smart, don't you? Now listen, Tiger, am I your manager or not? 55 00:06:40,065 --> 00:06:41,585 I wish you'd manage to leave us alone. 56 00:06:41,609 --> 00:06:44,838 - You ain't gonna make a monkey out of this boy. - Who wants to? I like him the way he is. 57 00:06:44,862 --> 00:06:48,133 Now listen, Tiger, I know she's a swell gal, but all she thinks about is having a good time. 58 00:06:48,157 --> 00:06:49,593 Listen, I don't only think about it. 59 00:06:49,617 --> 00:06:52,053 - I ain't gonna argue with you. - No, he ain't gonna argue with you. 60 00:06:52,077 --> 00:06:54,431 These parties and late hours, this has got to stop. 61 00:06:54,455 --> 00:06:59,686 Listen here, you, I don't like your attitude. And remember, I'm a lady, you worm. 62 00:06:59,710 --> 00:07:02,397 - You better go, Kirby. - I will not, I'm gonna wait here for you. 63 00:07:02,421 --> 00:07:05,150 Persistent, I'd call him. Or just plain ignorant. 64 00:07:05,174 --> 00:07:07,301 Escort me, Tiger. 65 00:07:09,219 --> 00:07:12,032 Remember, you're fighting Friday night. 66 00:07:12,056 --> 00:07:14,934 Friday night? He'll be there. 67 00:07:18,687 --> 00:07:21,249 Kirby's always butting in. I'm sorry it happened, Ruby. 68 00:07:21,273 --> 00:07:23,293 Makes me feel like I ain't doing you right. 69 00:07:23,317 --> 00:07:25,545 Don't say that, dear. You know how I feel about it. 70 00:07:25,569 --> 00:07:28,882 Don't worry about Kirby, he ain't so hard to forget. 71 00:07:28,906 --> 00:07:31,450 - And I can always manage you, honey. - Yeah. 72 00:07:59,269 --> 00:08:01,164 What are you doing? Looking me over? 73 00:08:01,188 --> 00:08:03,083 Yeah, these are swell, Ruby. 74 00:08:03,107 --> 00:08:06,878 - That was when I was with The Bonton Girls. - Yeah? 75 00:08:06,902 --> 00:08:08,672 Hey, who's this guy? 76 00:08:08,696 --> 00:08:11,800 That was before I knew you, dear. My banker friend. 77 00:08:11,824 --> 00:08:13,426 Yeah? What was his intentions? 78 00:08:13,450 --> 00:08:17,472 He wanted to put me on the Board of Directors. 79 00:08:17,496 --> 00:08:19,015 Who's this guy? 80 00:08:19,039 --> 00:08:22,042 Don't wear yourself out there. Sit down. 81 00:08:34,346 --> 00:08:36,116 Here's to you, Ruby. 82 00:08:36,140 --> 00:08:38,600 Here's to both of us. 83 00:08:43,063 --> 00:08:45,959 You don't know how I hated to leave town for that fight the other night. 84 00:08:45,983 --> 00:08:48,795 - I'm glad you won, honey. - That was nothing. 85 00:08:48,819 --> 00:08:52,257 I knocked him out in a hurry so I could get back to you. 86 00:08:52,281 --> 00:08:55,844 I always did like a man with masculine supremacy. 87 00:08:55,868 --> 00:08:59,139 I could do anything for you, Ruby. 88 00:08:59,163 --> 00:09:01,599 You're the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me. 89 00:09:01,623 --> 00:09:06,062 - You make me want to do great things. - You mean, I'm inspiring? 90 00:09:06,086 --> 00:09:07,588 Yeah, that's it. 91 00:09:09,131 --> 00:09:13,111 Look, honey, after this next fight, you and me are gonna have a grand time. 92 00:09:13,135 --> 00:09:14,446 Why wait? 93 00:09:14,470 --> 00:09:17,615 Maybe you won't have to work no more, then. 94 00:09:17,639 --> 00:09:20,160 You mean you want me to give up my art? 95 00:09:20,184 --> 00:09:22,912 You will if you love me enough. 96 00:09:22,936 --> 00:09:25,981 If I love you enough, I'll have to. 97 00:09:37,409 --> 00:09:39,387 Holy smoke, it's raining. 98 00:09:39,411 --> 00:09:43,308 - It's got to do that once in a while. - But Kirby, he'll get wet. 99 00:09:43,332 --> 00:09:45,959 Oh, throw him an umbrella. 100 00:09:56,553 --> 00:09:58,615 Hello, operator? 101 00:09:58,639 --> 00:10:00,909 Give me the police department. 102 00:10:00,933 --> 00:10:03,745 Yeah, the police department. 103 00:10:03,769 --> 00:10:05,562 I'll fix this guy. 104 00:10:20,744 --> 00:10:22,764 Hello, police department? 105 00:10:22,788 --> 00:10:27,602 Listen, there's a suspicious looking character down in front of 441 Olive Street. 106 00:10:27,626 --> 00:10:33,066 You better come and get him before he does something desperate. Thanks. 107 00:10:33,090 --> 00:10:34,758 Fix him. 108 00:10:43,392 --> 00:10:44,744 Kirby'll kill me for this. 109 00:10:44,768 --> 00:10:47,688 - What do you care? - I don't. 110 00:10:49,273 --> 00:10:52,293 Absence does make the heart grow fonder, don't it? 111 00:10:52,317 --> 00:10:56,172 Yeah, if you don't stay away too long. 112 00:10:56,196 --> 00:10:58,716 You don't mean you've been around with some other guy while I was gone? 113 00:10:58,740 --> 00:11:00,927 Oh, honey, you ain't jealous. 114 00:11:00,951 --> 00:11:04,639 Ruby, if I catch some other guy trying to fool around with you, I'll bust him in half. 115 00:11:04,663 --> 00:11:09,477 I couldn't blame you, but you got nothing to worry about. 116 00:11:09,501 --> 00:11:12,063 Promise me you'll never think of another man. 117 00:11:12,087 --> 00:11:15,984 - That depends on you. - Ruby, I'll love you always. 118 00:11:16,008 --> 00:11:18,427 Who could ask for more? 119 00:11:19,970 --> 00:11:22,198 - Hey, what are you doing here? - I'm only... 120 00:11:22,222 --> 00:11:24,701 Oh, yeah? 121 00:11:24,725 --> 00:11:26,810 Now, wait... 122 00:11:31,815 --> 00:11:33,650 Goodnight, dear. 123 00:11:37,279 --> 00:11:40,967 I've got to get the kid straightened out, and that's the only way I can do it. 124 00:11:40,991 --> 00:11:43,511 Did what I tell you penetrate your thick head? 125 00:11:43,535 --> 00:11:45,513 - Yeah, sure. - All right. 126 00:11:45,537 --> 00:11:48,600 Now don't forget the name and the number, and lay it on thick. 127 00:11:48,624 --> 00:11:50,518 There'll be a five-spot in it for each of you. 128 00:11:50,542 --> 00:11:53,354 I guess I'll show that dame there's more than one way to skin a cat. 129 00:11:53,378 --> 00:11:55,672 Now, I ain't the kind of a guy... 130 00:12:03,847 --> 00:12:06,951 Well, real nice of you to drop around. 131 00:12:06,975 --> 00:12:08,995 Supposing you get into your gym clothes and get busy. 132 00:12:09,019 --> 00:12:10,455 What's the rush? I just sat down. 133 00:12:10,479 --> 00:12:12,457 When are you planning on training? After the fight? 134 00:12:12,481 --> 00:12:14,125 I don't need no training for that setup. 135 00:12:14,149 --> 00:12:17,086 Now, don't kid yourself. Red Kramer's a fast boy, and he's strong. 136 00:12:17,110 --> 00:12:19,923 Don't worry, I'll stop him quick. I got a date after the fight. 137 00:12:19,947 --> 00:12:22,592 You may keep you date earlier than you think if you don't watch yourself. 138 00:12:22,616 --> 00:12:24,719 Now listen, Kirby, I'm doing all right. If you don't like... 139 00:12:24,743 --> 00:12:29,474 Don't say it, kid. I don't want to have any hard feelings between us. 140 00:12:29,498 --> 00:12:32,227 I'm sorry, I'm a little jumpy this morning. 141 00:12:32,251 --> 00:12:35,146 You're right, I'd better do some training at that. 142 00:12:35,170 --> 00:12:39,925 Davenport 7-0-0-0. 143 00:12:49,059 --> 00:12:50,870 Hello? 144 00:12:50,894 --> 00:12:54,207 Yes, this is Davenport 7-0-0-0. 145 00:12:54,231 --> 00:12:57,669 Hello, Ruby. How are you, honey? 146 00:12:57,693 --> 00:13:00,380 This is your bunny boy. 147 00:13:00,404 --> 00:13:01,923 Bunny boy? 148 00:13:01,947 --> 00:13:04,968 I don't know any rabbits. Who is this? 149 00:13:04,992 --> 00:13:09,681 I ain't seen you lately. What's the matter? Somebody been filling my shoes? 150 00:13:09,705 --> 00:13:12,267 Nobody could? That's what I wanted to hear. 151 00:13:12,291 --> 00:13:14,727 I'm just crazy about you, baby. 152 00:13:14,751 --> 00:13:17,897 Oh, you're crazy about me? All right, I'll take your word for it. 153 00:13:17,921 --> 00:13:21,734 What? Well, why don't you break the date with the chump, whoever he is, 154 00:13:21,758 --> 00:13:23,236 and I'll see you tonight. 155 00:13:23,260 --> 00:13:27,991 You will? I'll be there, honey, and what I mean, I'm feeling fancy. 156 00:13:28,015 --> 00:13:30,392 Hey, how about a little kiss, huh? 157 00:13:34,187 --> 00:13:37,024 Boy, what a kiss that was. 158 00:13:39,776 --> 00:13:41,695 What's wrong, Tiger? 159 00:13:55,542 --> 00:13:57,979 I'm telling you, Miss Carter, New Orleans is the town for you. 160 00:13:58,003 --> 00:14:01,816 Why, they'll go wild about you down there, you'll be a sensation. 161 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:03,425 Excuse me, Stogie, what were you saying? 162 00:14:03,467 --> 00:14:06,404 I was saying that you'd be sorry if you didn't take Ace La Mont's offer. 163 00:14:06,428 --> 00:14:07,572 How do I know I won't? 164 00:14:07,596 --> 00:14:10,658 Because Ace La Mont can make you one of the richest women in New Orleans. 165 00:14:10,682 --> 00:14:12,243 I've heard things like that before. 166 00:14:12,267 --> 00:14:15,872 I'm telling you, with your talent, he can do it. Why, you'll have New Orleans at your feet. 167 00:14:15,896 --> 00:14:18,374 And when they like you, money means nothing. Now... 168 00:14:18,398 --> 00:14:20,585 - Well, it... - Pardon me, what were you gonna say? 169 00:14:20,609 --> 00:14:22,587 - Well, it sounds all right. - It's perfect. 170 00:14:22,611 --> 00:14:26,823 Look here, I got the contracts all made out. All you have to do is sign them. 171 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:29,826 Come in. 172 00:14:31,328 --> 00:14:33,973 Hello, Ruby. 173 00:14:33,997 --> 00:14:35,433 What do you want? 174 00:14:35,457 --> 00:14:38,686 Well, there's something important I gotta talk to you about. 175 00:14:38,710 --> 00:14:39,854 Private. 176 00:14:39,878 --> 00:14:42,774 Well, if it's so important. 177 00:14:42,798 --> 00:14:45,175 - Help yourself to a drink. - Thanks. 178 00:14:45,217 --> 00:14:47,779 Come in here. 179 00:14:47,803 --> 00:14:49,447 What's it all about? 180 00:14:49,471 --> 00:14:52,033 Well, I heard that you and Tiger had a little scrap. 181 00:14:52,057 --> 00:14:55,578 - You heard? You're sure you didn't frame it? - Now wait a minute, Ruby. 182 00:14:55,602 --> 00:14:57,288 Uh, Miss Carter. 183 00:14:57,312 --> 00:15:00,041 You know, I got the Tiger's best interests at heart. 184 00:15:00,065 --> 00:15:02,627 I don't ask you to do anything for me. 185 00:15:02,651 --> 00:15:05,463 But if you really think anything of him... 186 00:15:05,487 --> 00:15:09,408 well, you'll let him alone until I can make him champ. 187 00:15:13,495 --> 00:15:18,559 Well, I ain't got a heart of stone, I can listen to reason. 188 00:15:18,583 --> 00:15:22,188 Maybe it would be the best thing to let him go on thinking the way he does. 189 00:15:22,212 --> 00:15:25,483 Gee, that's nice of you. If you only knew what this meant to me. 190 00:15:25,507 --> 00:15:27,985 You know, I've been working on him for months trying to make him champ, 191 00:15:28,009 --> 00:15:29,695 building him up, then you came along. 192 00:15:29,719 --> 00:15:32,323 Now, if he was to lose this championship on your account... 193 00:15:32,347 --> 00:15:35,225 Get out of here before I stick a hatpin in you. 194 00:15:37,018 --> 00:15:39,980 - Give me those contracts. - Here you are. 195 00:15:42,858 --> 00:15:44,401 When do we leave? 196 00:16:04,546 --> 00:16:07,859 Well, there ain't hardly anybody in town that don't know she's coming by now. 197 00:16:07,883 --> 00:16:10,653 I've seen to that, just like you wanted, Ace. 198 00:16:10,677 --> 00:16:12,822 Only hope Stogie didn't slip up on his end. 199 00:16:12,846 --> 00:16:15,199 He knows better than to slip up. 200 00:16:15,223 --> 00:16:18,494 Wait until you see her, boys, what a woman she is. 201 00:16:18,518 --> 00:16:21,747 Well, we knew you wouldn't be bothering with her if she wasn't something special. 202 00:16:21,771 --> 00:16:22,832 You're right. 203 00:16:22,856 --> 00:16:26,461 Now, how about the preparations to receive her, have all of my instructions been carried out? 204 00:16:26,485 --> 00:16:29,446 - Absolutely. - We'll see, come along. 205 00:16:35,785 --> 00:16:37,805 Well, my dear Molly. 206 00:16:37,829 --> 00:16:40,516 Why this extraordinary curiosity about me? 207 00:16:40,540 --> 00:16:43,561 From you of all people, I have no secrets. I'll see you later. 208 00:16:43,585 --> 00:16:47,005 - Ace, I must talk to you now... - I said I'd see you later. 209 00:16:57,641 --> 00:17:00,328 I wouldn't mind being a woman myself and have a place like this. 210 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:03,230 I'm afraid you haven't the necessary charm. 211 00:17:07,943 --> 00:17:09,694 Very nice. 212 00:17:11,613 --> 00:17:14,425 Where are the flowers? Confound it, where are the flowers? 213 00:17:14,449 --> 00:17:15,801 I don't know, boss, they were ordered. 214 00:17:15,825 --> 00:17:19,454 - Well, get them here immediately. - I'll attend to it myself. 215 00:17:21,122 --> 00:17:23,643 Well, in less than an hour, 216 00:17:23,667 --> 00:17:27,546 the lovely Ruby Carter will be occupying this room. 217 00:17:54,155 --> 00:17:56,217 She's all you say she is, Ace. 218 00:17:56,241 --> 00:17:58,761 She's more. 219 00:17:58,785 --> 00:18:01,472 - See if you can catch sight of Stogie. - There he is! 220 00:18:01,496 --> 00:18:03,373 Hi, Stogie! 221 00:18:20,515 --> 00:18:22,368 - I'm happy to welcome you, Miss Carter. - Thank you. 222 00:18:22,392 --> 00:18:25,061 - We're all happy to welcome you. - Thank you. 223 00:18:26,896 --> 00:18:28,124 Take care of these men. 224 00:18:28,148 --> 00:18:30,751 Yes, give them all my address. 225 00:18:30,775 --> 00:18:31,919 That's the way. 226 00:18:31,943 --> 00:18:33,421 Our carriage is waiting, shall we go? 227 00:18:33,445 --> 00:18:39,510 Sure, but you'll have to show me the way because I'm just a babe in the woods. 228 00:18:39,534 --> 00:18:41,679 Great town, St. Louis. 229 00:18:41,703 --> 00:18:43,389 - You were born there? - Yes. 230 00:18:43,413 --> 00:18:45,915 - What part? - All of me. 231 00:18:54,215 --> 00:18:57,361 I beg your pardon, but you've dropped your glove. 232 00:18:57,385 --> 00:18:58,904 Thank you. 233 00:18:58,928 --> 00:19:02,408 Perhaps I could do something for you sometime. 234 00:19:02,432 --> 00:19:04,059 Yeah. 235 00:19:12,817 --> 00:19:14,295 Home. 236 00:19:14,319 --> 00:19:17,048 - Home? Where's that? - The Sensation House. 237 00:19:17,072 --> 00:19:21,493 The Sensation House? What a home that must be. 238 00:19:42,472 --> 00:19:44,241 This is a pretty classy spot. 239 00:19:44,265 --> 00:19:47,745 Yes, I had everything carried out in French architecture. 240 00:19:47,769 --> 00:19:49,580 I always did like French art. 241 00:19:49,604 --> 00:19:51,791 And the house has plenty of atmosphere. 242 00:19:51,815 --> 00:19:53,459 Good or bad? 243 00:19:53,483 --> 00:19:56,754 There's no denying, it's a perfect setting for a woman like you. 244 00:19:56,778 --> 00:20:00,174 Yes, I guess I could do things in a place like this. 245 00:20:00,198 --> 00:20:02,301 Of course, it won't be all work. 246 00:20:02,325 --> 00:20:05,471 - You'll have moments of your own. - Well, I do have my moments. 247 00:20:05,495 --> 00:20:09,433 - You have? - Yeah, but they're all weak ones. 248 00:20:09,457 --> 00:20:12,061 Oh, lovely painting. 249 00:20:12,085 --> 00:20:15,356 - What is this? One of your ancestors? - No, but it's very valuable. 250 00:20:15,380 --> 00:20:18,442 This one in particular is an old master. 251 00:20:18,466 --> 00:20:22,655 Looks more like an old mistress to me. 252 00:20:22,679 --> 00:20:26,117 I trust you'll find I've left nothing undone to make you comfortable. 253 00:20:26,141 --> 00:20:28,035 I want you to enjoy every minute here. 254 00:20:28,059 --> 00:20:30,705 Of course, I'll be right here in the house all the time. 255 00:20:30,729 --> 00:20:34,107 A man in the house is worth two on the street. 256 00:20:38,486 --> 00:20:40,840 Gorgeous layout. Your idea, of course? 257 00:20:40,864 --> 00:20:43,926 I believe I may accept that compliment. 258 00:20:43,950 --> 00:20:46,178 Oh, by the way, where's Jasmine, my maid? 259 00:20:46,202 --> 00:20:48,514 Another carriage is bringing her and your luggage. 260 00:20:48,538 --> 00:20:50,558 You see, I've thought of everything. 261 00:20:50,582 --> 00:20:52,852 I bet you have. 262 00:20:52,876 --> 00:20:55,688 Driving you here has been very pleasant. 263 00:20:55,712 --> 00:20:58,858 - Yeah? - Yeah. 264 00:20:58,882 --> 00:21:02,903 I just can't wait till I see you again. 265 00:21:02,927 --> 00:21:04,804 You gotta wait. 266 00:21:09,225 --> 00:21:11,328 Ace, what about this woman? 267 00:21:11,352 --> 00:21:16,792 I won't have you bothering me at a time like this. There's too much to do. 268 00:21:16,816 --> 00:21:20,487 - Well, I think we're gonna like it here. - Yes, ma'am. 269 00:21:22,822 --> 00:21:24,115 Come in. 270 00:21:28,369 --> 00:21:29,930 So you're Ruby Carter. 271 00:21:29,954 --> 00:21:33,434 The only thing my mother ever told me. Everything else, I found out for myself. 272 00:21:33,458 --> 00:21:34,602 Well, I'm Molly Brant. 273 00:21:34,626 --> 00:21:37,855 I guess you've never heard of me, but I'm Ace La Mont's sweetheart. 274 00:21:37,879 --> 00:21:39,732 - You understand? - That's fine. 275 00:21:39,756 --> 00:21:42,109 He's a swell guy, you want to hold on to him. 276 00:21:42,133 --> 00:21:46,262 - Well, I guess I can do that all right. - Then what do you got to worry about? 277 00:21:58,107 --> 00:22:00,461 Big crowd tonight. 278 00:22:00,485 --> 00:22:02,505 We're lucky he reserved a table. 279 00:22:02,529 --> 00:22:05,174 This Ruby Carter's certainly packed the place. 280 00:22:05,198 --> 00:22:08,010 - You've heard of her, haven't you, Brooks? - I was on the same boat with her. 281 00:22:08,034 --> 00:22:11,412 - Really? What sort of a person is she? - I only saw her for a moment. 282 00:22:22,882 --> 00:22:26,946 And now comes the most important announcement in the history of the Sensation House. 283 00:22:26,970 --> 00:22:31,450 I have spared no expense in bringing, to New Orleans and you, 284 00:22:31,474 --> 00:22:33,661 the queen of all entertainers. 285 00:22:33,685 --> 00:22:38,457 Ladies and gentlemen, I take great pleasure in personally presenting to you, for your enjoyment, 286 00:22:38,481 --> 00:22:43,462 the artistic talents of a lady, whose fame has traveled far and wide, 287 00:22:43,486 --> 00:22:48,259 a lady who has made St. Louis the most famous town on the Mississippi, 288 00:22:48,283 --> 00:22:51,202 Miss Ruby Carter. 289 00:23:02,672 --> 00:23:07,552 When a St. Louis woman comes down to New Orleans. 290 00:23:09,137 --> 00:23:13,892 When a St. Louis woman comes down to New Orleans. 291 00:23:15,602 --> 00:23:20,356 She'll be wearing more diamonds than Uncle Sam's got Marines. 292 00:23:22,025 --> 00:23:26,738 I had a good man in Memphis but the fool, he laid down and died. 293 00:23:27,989 --> 00:23:33,244 Oh, I had a good man in Memphis but the fool, he laid down and died. 294 00:23:35,121 --> 00:23:39,834 Because his old woman, she hung a knife in his side. 295 00:23:41,711 --> 00:23:46,382 Now he was her man but he came to see me sometimes. 296 00:23:47,926 --> 00:23:52,847 Oh, I said, he was her man, but he came to see me sometimes. 297 00:23:54,390 --> 00:23:59,020 I lived six flights up and he sure was willing to climb. 298 00:24:01,064 --> 00:24:05,985 When it came to romancing, that man, he sure knew how. 299 00:24:07,946 --> 00:24:13,034 But that narrow-minded woman, she had to start a row. 300 00:24:14,410 --> 00:24:20,249 And so you see, he's no good to either one of us now. 301 00:24:21,918 --> 00:24:27,608 So bring on your papas from down in New Orleans. 302 00:24:27,632 --> 00:24:34,365 Oh, bring on those fancy-loving papas you got in New Orleans. 303 00:24:34,389 --> 00:24:38,327 "Cause I just came from Missouri 304 00:24:38,351 --> 00:24:40,520 I guess you know what that means. 305 00:24:50,405 --> 00:24:54,259 I've never seen anyone like her. She is simply divine. 306 00:24:54,283 --> 00:24:57,304 If she's as interesting to meet as she is on the stage, 307 00:24:57,328 --> 00:24:59,264 she is just the inspiration I need. 308 00:24:59,288 --> 00:25:02,101 Well spoken. 309 00:25:02,125 --> 00:25:04,186 Gentlemen, I want you to meet Miss Ruby Carter. 310 00:25:04,210 --> 00:25:05,562 - How do you do? - How do you do? 311 00:25:05,586 --> 00:25:07,982 - These gentlemen are all friends of mine. - Oh, it's a pleasure. 312 00:25:08,006 --> 00:25:09,650 Friends of yours are friends of mine. 313 00:25:09,674 --> 00:25:11,819 - Won't you join us at the bar? - Well... 314 00:25:11,843 --> 00:25:14,947 - Oh, we beg of you to join us. - You have a nice way of asking. 315 00:25:14,971 --> 00:25:16,657 If you gentlemen will excuse Miss Carter now, 316 00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:20,452 I'm sure she'll be happy to join you later at the roulette table. 317 00:25:20,476 --> 00:25:24,147 - We'll be anxiously waiting for you. - Yes. Lovely. 318 00:25:27,567 --> 00:25:29,986 - At the roulette table. - Yes. 319 00:25:37,035 --> 00:25:38,971 Marvelous, wasn't it? 320 00:25:38,995 --> 00:25:40,723 I guess that's the word for it. 321 00:25:40,747 --> 00:25:45,060 - And it's the word for you, too. - Thanks. 322 00:25:45,084 --> 00:25:50,858 Ruby, I'd like to have a little talk with you. 323 00:25:50,882 --> 00:25:52,484 All right, I'm listening. 324 00:25:52,508 --> 00:25:55,988 - You know, you and I could go a long way together. - How do you mean? 325 00:25:56,012 --> 00:25:59,950 Well, with your beauty and talents, and my business ability, we could make a fortune. 326 00:25:59,974 --> 00:26:01,452 Sounds interesting. 327 00:26:01,476 --> 00:26:04,997 Of course, you know why I brought you down here, don't you? 328 00:26:05,021 --> 00:26:07,916 Well, I got a rough idea. 329 00:26:07,940 --> 00:26:11,587 You're the kind of a woman I've dreamed about, always desired. I'm wild about you. 330 00:26:11,611 --> 00:26:13,756 Some of the wildest men make the best pets. 331 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:15,507 - Ruby, please. - Wait a minute, Ace. 332 00:26:15,531 --> 00:26:17,634 - What about this dame Molly? - Molly? 333 00:26:17,658 --> 00:26:20,054 She doesn't mean a thing. Just a passing fancy. 334 00:26:20,078 --> 00:26:22,181 Maybe you think I'm a passing fancy. 335 00:26:22,205 --> 00:26:24,933 - You couldn't be. - You bet your life I couldn't. 336 00:26:24,957 --> 00:26:28,729 - Oh, Ruby, please. - Listen, Ace, I like you and all that... 337 00:26:28,753 --> 00:26:31,315 but I ain't stepping into another dame's shoes. 338 00:26:31,339 --> 00:26:34,193 I never took a man away from another woman yet. 339 00:26:34,217 --> 00:26:37,404 Not unless she done me dirt. It's a principle with me. 340 00:26:37,428 --> 00:26:40,157 Well, I wish you'd forget your principles. Ruby, I must have you. 341 00:26:40,181 --> 00:26:45,788 Your golden hair, your fascinating eyes, alluring smile, and lovely arms. 342 00:26:45,812 --> 00:26:49,750 - Your form divine. - Wait a minute, wait a minute. 343 00:26:49,774 --> 00:26:53,045 Is this a proposal or are you taking inventory? 344 00:26:53,069 --> 00:26:56,131 Well, am I to understand that you're rejecting my proposal? 345 00:26:56,155 --> 00:26:58,842 Oh, no. I just want a little time to figure this out. 346 00:26:58,866 --> 00:27:02,471 You see, I'm in the habit of picking my own men. 347 00:27:02,495 --> 00:27:05,748 - Well, in that case, I still have hopes. - Oh, yes. 348 00:27:07,750 --> 00:27:13,065 Get your bets down, ladies and gentlemen, the wheel is now going. 349 00:27:13,089 --> 00:27:18,529 - Do I bother you if I look over your shoulder? - No, do I bother you? 350 00:27:18,553 --> 00:27:20,531 Twelve on the red wins. 351 00:27:20,555 --> 00:27:22,574 Are you in town for good? 352 00:27:22,598 --> 00:27:25,434 I expect to be here but not for good. 353 00:27:28,563 --> 00:27:32,376 - I beg your pardon. - Twenty-three on the red wins. 354 00:27:32,400 --> 00:27:34,211 How do you do? 355 00:27:34,235 --> 00:27:37,297 I'm glad you remember me after our rather informal meeting. 356 00:27:37,321 --> 00:27:42,219 All bets down, the wheel is now turning. 357 00:27:42,243 --> 00:27:45,806 Make your play. 358 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:48,332 Oh, I had almost forgotten. 359 00:27:51,794 --> 00:27:53,754 One on the red wins. 360 00:27:55,464 --> 00:27:58,467 That's too bad. Well, that's roulette for you. 361 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:04,283 - Goodnight, sir. - Goodnight? 362 00:28:04,307 --> 00:28:06,910 - You mean good morning? - Good morning, sir. 363 00:28:06,934 --> 00:28:11,165 Some like short men, some like them tall 364 00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:15,335 I'm funny that way 'cause I like them all. 365 00:28:15,359 --> 00:28:21,032 Tell me how long do I have to wait? 366 00:28:22,742 --> 00:28:26,430 Can I get you now? 367 00:28:26,454 --> 00:28:29,600 Or must I hesitate? 368 00:28:29,624 --> 00:28:31,584 I hate to wait. 369 00:28:34,045 --> 00:28:36,255 Bravo! 370 00:28:37,715 --> 00:28:39,776 Permit me to offer you a New Orleans Fizz. 371 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:41,945 Permit me to call you an old dear. 372 00:28:41,969 --> 00:28:44,656 - A New Orleans Fizz for the lady. - Yes, sir. 373 00:28:44,680 --> 00:28:49,119 Oh, I'm so glad to see so many men here. The kind I like, too. 374 00:28:49,143 --> 00:28:52,372 You flatter us. May we ask what types of men you prefer? 375 00:28:52,396 --> 00:28:55,125 Just two, domestic and foreign. 376 00:28:55,149 --> 00:28:57,669 Won't you tell us where you're stopping during your visit here? 377 00:28:57,693 --> 00:28:59,820 Stopping at nothing. 378 00:29:03,491 --> 00:29:06,970 French toast. It's all right. 379 00:29:06,994 --> 00:29:10,390 Drink to her who long has made strong men sigh... 380 00:29:10,414 --> 00:29:14,144 to the girl that gave to song what gold could never buy. 381 00:29:14,168 --> 00:29:16,754 Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you. 382 00:29:20,591 --> 00:29:23,695 It's better to be looked over than overlooked. 383 00:29:23,719 --> 00:29:28,825 - Won't you sing once more for us? - I'm sorry, gents, but I have to retire. 384 00:29:28,849 --> 00:29:33,080 Oh, please sing. The fun's all over if you go to bed. 385 00:29:33,104 --> 00:29:35,415 All right, I'll sing. 386 00:29:35,439 --> 00:29:37,918 - What'll it be? - Sing St. Louis Woman again. 387 00:29:37,942 --> 00:29:41,004 No, no, why not sing your own favorite? 388 00:29:41,028 --> 00:29:44,132 My favorite? 389 00:29:44,156 --> 00:29:47,076 All right. Play it, boys. 390 00:29:53,791 --> 00:29:58,772 My old flame 391 00:29:58,796 --> 00:30:04,302 I can't even think of his name. 392 00:30:04,343 --> 00:30:06,989 But it's funny now and then. 393 00:30:07,013 --> 00:30:10,742 How my thoughts go drifting back again. 394 00:30:10,766 --> 00:30:14,770 To my old flame. 395 00:30:16,772 --> 00:30:22,296 My old flame. 396 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:27,342 My new lovers all seem so tame. 397 00:30:27,366 --> 00:30:30,137 For there never was a gent. 398 00:30:30,161 --> 00:30:33,432 More magnificent or elegant. 399 00:30:33,456 --> 00:30:37,877 Than my old flame 400 00:30:39,754 --> 00:30:44,776 I've met so many who have fascinating ways. 401 00:30:44,800 --> 00:30:50,449 A fascinating gaze in their face. 402 00:30:50,473 --> 00:30:56,121 Some that took me up to the skies. 403 00:30:56,145 --> 00:31:01,543 But their attempts at love were only imitations. 404 00:31:01,567 --> 00:31:08,133 Of, ah, my old flame. 405 00:31:08,157 --> 00:31:12,929 Just can't think of his name. 406 00:31:12,953 --> 00:31:18,894 But I'll never be the same until I discover what became. 407 00:31:18,918 --> 00:31:24,590 Of my old flame. 408 00:31:52,827 --> 00:31:55,097 This piece is less expensive, Mr. Claybourne. 409 00:31:55,121 --> 00:31:57,265 But I think she'll like this one better. 410 00:31:57,289 --> 00:32:01,019 - Very well. - Put this card with it. 411 00:32:01,043 --> 00:32:03,963 Thank you very, very much, Mr. Claybourne. 412 00:32:07,675 --> 00:32:09,986 Why, you can see for yourself what's on her mind. 413 00:32:10,010 --> 00:32:12,948 She's been out with this young Claybourne every afternoon for the past two weeks. 414 00:32:12,972 --> 00:32:16,868 He's up here every night gambling. But it's just to see her. 415 00:32:16,892 --> 00:32:19,955 Maybe you noticed she's wearing some more new diamonds lately. 416 00:32:19,979 --> 00:32:23,125 - It's another little present from him. - And why are you telling me this? 417 00:32:23,149 --> 00:32:24,835 Just thought you'd like to know. 418 00:32:24,859 --> 00:32:26,878 Thought maybe you'd appreciate what you got, 419 00:32:26,902 --> 00:32:29,631 instead of wanting something you can't get. 420 00:32:29,655 --> 00:32:32,158 - Oh. - Oh, come in. 421 00:32:37,663 --> 00:32:41,518 - What's the matter with her? - Uh... 422 00:32:41,542 --> 00:32:43,752 What's the matter with you? 423 00:32:51,218 --> 00:32:55,532 Don't seem like you're in a very good mood. That's too bad. 424 00:32:55,556 --> 00:32:59,411 - I was just gonna ask you something. - Is that so? What is it? 425 00:32:59,435 --> 00:33:02,873 Well, uh, I was just thinking, I ought to have a little vacation. 426 00:33:02,897 --> 00:33:05,292 - Vacation? - Yeah, just about a week or so. 427 00:33:05,316 --> 00:33:07,544 Why, that's impossible. You're my main attraction. 428 00:33:07,568 --> 00:33:09,671 - Business is just picking up. - I know it. 429 00:33:09,695 --> 00:33:12,340 I haven't noticed you overworking yourself. 430 00:33:12,364 --> 00:33:16,094 Well, I never overwork myself for anybody. 431 00:33:16,118 --> 00:33:20,414 In fact, the only reason I work at all is to pass the time. 432 00:33:23,250 --> 00:33:26,021 I suppose you're going driving with young Claybourne. 433 00:33:26,045 --> 00:33:29,232 - How'd you guess? - Did he suggest this vacation? 434 00:33:29,256 --> 00:33:32,944 I don't know what you see in that inexperienced young blade. 435 00:33:32,968 --> 00:33:35,405 Experience isn't always necessary. 436 00:33:35,429 --> 00:33:40,035 Of course, I don't want to argue with you. I mean, about the week off, do I get it or don't I? 437 00:33:40,059 --> 00:33:42,746 - You don't. - All right... 438 00:33:42,770 --> 00:33:46,791 if that's the way you feel about it. 439 00:33:46,815 --> 00:33:52,422 You know, I don't have to do this for a living. 440 00:33:52,446 --> 00:33:54,949 Don't have to work at all. 441 00:34:03,082 --> 00:34:05,251 Send in Slade or Dirk or anybody. 442 00:34:09,880 --> 00:34:13,443 Ace, you're in a mess. You got the champ signed to fight in two weeks, haven't you? 443 00:34:13,467 --> 00:34:15,195 - Yeah. - And he's gonna fight Lefty Dougan, isn't he? 444 00:34:15,219 --> 00:34:16,780 - Yeah. - Well, you ain't got Lefty Dougan. 445 00:34:16,804 --> 00:34:17,989 - What? - You ain't got Dougan. 446 00:34:18,013 --> 00:34:19,157 No? 447 00:34:19,181 --> 00:34:21,076 - He ran out. - Ran out? 448 00:34:21,100 --> 00:34:24,204 That is a mess. To have the match all set, and the contender backs out. 449 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:26,831 That's the same thing with different words. 450 00:34:26,855 --> 00:34:28,983 Let's go down to the gym. 451 00:34:31,610 --> 00:34:33,713 - Hi, boys. - Hello, Mr. La Mont. 452 00:34:33,737 --> 00:34:36,591 Don't forget you're coming to my party tonight. 453 00:34:36,615 --> 00:34:38,867 - Hi, Jim. - How are you, Ace? 454 00:34:41,495 --> 00:34:43,473 Hey, Ace! 455 00:34:43,497 --> 00:34:45,517 Ace, what do you think of that guy Dougan? 456 00:34:45,541 --> 00:34:48,061 I'm not through with him yet. Wait till he tries to get another fight. 457 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:51,005 I'm gonna get in touch with every promoter and... 458 00:34:52,464 --> 00:34:53,942 What are you gonna do? Call it off? 459 00:34:53,966 --> 00:34:56,719 Well, if I call it off, I gotta pay the champ anyway. 460 00:34:56,760 --> 00:34:58,512 The kind of money he gets, it's... 461 00:35:01,515 --> 00:35:03,225 Who is that fellow? 462 00:35:06,061 --> 00:35:08,456 That's my boy, the Tiger Kid. 463 00:35:08,480 --> 00:35:10,041 - Hello, Kirby. - Hi, Ace. 464 00:35:10,065 --> 00:35:12,711 - When did you get in New Orleans? - I just got in this morning. 465 00:35:12,735 --> 00:35:16,381 - So that's the Tiger Kid? - Yeah, that's him. 466 00:35:16,405 --> 00:35:19,575 - Oh, Ace, can I see you a minute? - Yeah. 467 00:35:24,872 --> 00:35:26,933 Now believe me, Ace, the Kid is good. 468 00:35:26,957 --> 00:35:29,436 Why, he's been knocking over everything that come along. 469 00:35:29,460 --> 00:35:33,398 - Now listen, Ace, I've seen a lot of fighters in my time... - And I've heard a lot of talk. 470 00:35:33,422 --> 00:35:36,610 You mind having your boy go a couple of rounds with Joe Savage? 471 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:38,737 No! I'd love it. 472 00:35:38,761 --> 00:35:41,323 Joe. 473 00:35:41,347 --> 00:35:43,098 Hey, Tiger. 474 00:35:49,438 --> 00:35:51,499 Now don't go easy with him, give him all you've got. 475 00:35:51,523 --> 00:35:55,444 It's all right with me if you get him with the first punch. Go on. 476 00:36:14,838 --> 00:36:18,151 - Hi, Mr. La Mont. - Hello, Tiger. 477 00:36:18,175 --> 00:36:21,738 Say, I'd like to have a little talk with you. Come over here. 478 00:36:21,762 --> 00:36:24,282 I like the way you handle yourself, kid, you got a lot of class. 479 00:36:24,306 --> 00:36:25,367 Thanks. 480 00:36:25,391 --> 00:36:28,602 - I'll see you in the dressing room in just a moment. - All right. 481 00:36:29,978 --> 00:36:34,959 Well, I think I've found a fighter who can beat the champ. 482 00:36:34,983 --> 00:36:38,213 And I think I've found the answer to something else, too. 483 00:36:38,237 --> 00:36:39,464 Yeah? 484 00:36:39,488 --> 00:36:42,967 Now that Ruby Carter has all those diamonds that Claybourne gave her, 485 00:36:42,991 --> 00:36:44,552 she's very hard to handle. 486 00:36:44,576 --> 00:36:46,495 - You're right, boss. - See you later. 487 00:36:47,746 --> 00:36:49,057 Gee, that's great, Mr. Lamont. 488 00:36:49,081 --> 00:36:50,809 And bet plenty on me, too, you'll double your money. 489 00:36:50,833 --> 00:36:52,477 Now remember, you've only got two weeks to train. 490 00:36:52,501 --> 00:36:54,145 I'm in shape now, I could fight him tomorrow. 491 00:36:54,169 --> 00:36:55,772 You're not talking money, are you? 492 00:36:55,796 --> 00:36:57,899 Now, if you're talking money, why you talk to me. 493 00:36:57,923 --> 00:36:59,609 Oh, I'll settle that part with you later, Kirby. 494 00:36:59,633 --> 00:37:01,760 I just want to have a little talk with the Tiger. 495 00:37:01,802 --> 00:37:03,345 Oh, all right. 496 00:37:05,264 --> 00:37:06,950 I hope you appreciate what I'm doing for you. 497 00:37:06,974 --> 00:37:08,368 Oh, I sure do, Mr. Lamont. 498 00:37:08,392 --> 00:37:10,745 Maybe someday I'll be able to do something for you. 499 00:37:10,769 --> 00:37:12,646 I'm coming to that. 500 00:37:13,897 --> 00:37:17,544 You know, kid, it takes a lot of money to stage a championship match. 501 00:37:17,568 --> 00:37:20,171 And I had plenty when I signed the champ, 502 00:37:20,195 --> 00:37:24,384 but, well, women are my weakness. 503 00:37:24,408 --> 00:37:26,428 You too? 504 00:37:26,452 --> 00:37:29,472 To tell you the truth, kid, I sunk practically all I had on a woman. 505 00:37:29,496 --> 00:37:30,765 Oh, that's bad. 506 00:37:30,789 --> 00:37:33,560 She's got something on me, and you know how that is, 507 00:37:33,584 --> 00:37:36,229 - she makes me pay. - Mm, that's worse. 508 00:37:36,253 --> 00:37:39,399 And I've showered her with diamonds and jewels galore. 509 00:37:39,423 --> 00:37:41,317 - Yeah. - But she's the type of woman 510 00:37:41,341 --> 00:37:43,927 - who can't play fair. - Oh, that's tough, Mr. Lamont. 511 00:37:43,969 --> 00:37:46,948 Tough? It's terrible. 512 00:37:46,972 --> 00:37:49,117 If I could just get some of the jewels back, 513 00:37:49,141 --> 00:37:53,079 why, it'd be a cinch to put on the fight. 514 00:37:53,103 --> 00:37:57,542 - So I was thinking, if you would... - Oh. 515 00:37:57,566 --> 00:37:59,210 Well, you want the title, don't you? 516 00:37:59,234 --> 00:38:01,796 Yeah, but she ain't got it. 517 00:38:01,820 --> 00:38:03,798 There'll be nothing to it. 518 00:38:03,822 --> 00:38:05,341 I'll have everything arranged. 519 00:38:05,365 --> 00:38:08,553 - Who is she? - You don't need to know that. 520 00:38:08,577 --> 00:38:13,582 I'll be driving her along the lake tonight and all you'll have to do is... 521 00:38:23,842 --> 00:38:27,697 You know, this is quite the thing to do, drive along the lake like this. 522 00:38:27,721 --> 00:38:29,449 You and I should make a habit of it. 523 00:38:29,473 --> 00:38:32,017 I guess one bad habit's as good as another. 524 00:38:34,061 --> 00:38:36,539 I didn't know you liked diamonds so well, 525 00:38:36,563 --> 00:38:38,750 or I'd have draped you with them. 526 00:38:38,774 --> 00:38:39,876 Why didn't you? 527 00:38:39,900 --> 00:38:42,253 Well, you haven't encouraged me very much. 528 00:38:42,277 --> 00:38:46,716 - Besides, I hesitated because... - Ah, the man that hesitates is last. 529 00:38:46,740 --> 00:38:49,469 Well, I haven't given up hopes yet. 530 00:38:49,493 --> 00:38:51,262 I thought you took me out here to talk business. 531 00:38:51,286 --> 00:38:53,515 Well, on a night like this, I prefer to talk about you. 532 00:38:53,539 --> 00:38:54,599 No, but I told you to... 533 00:38:54,623 --> 00:38:55,958 Stick 'em up! 534 00:38:58,627 --> 00:39:01,231 Give me the rocks. 535 00:39:01,255 --> 00:39:02,524 - Now, see here... - Shut up. 536 00:39:02,548 --> 00:39:04,025 Come on, hurry it up. 537 00:39:04,049 --> 00:39:06,552 Give me them bracelets. 538 00:39:06,593 --> 00:39:08,446 Come on, give me 'em, and hurry up. 539 00:39:08,470 --> 00:39:10,889 And that thing off your neck, too. 540 00:39:12,224 --> 00:39:14,685 Come on, don't stall me. 541 00:39:18,730 --> 00:39:21,441 All right, now, get going and don't stop. 542 00:39:26,905 --> 00:39:28,550 Hey, this is an outrage. 543 00:39:28,574 --> 00:39:31,386 No one can do a thing like this to Ace Lamont and get away with it. 544 00:39:31,410 --> 00:39:34,973 I'll get that fellow if I have to scour the country for him. 545 00:39:34,997 --> 00:39:37,684 Say, it's funny he didn't take your ring. 546 00:39:37,708 --> 00:39:39,644 Hm? 547 00:39:39,668 --> 00:39:41,211 Yes. 548 00:39:53,849 --> 00:39:55,285 I didn't know she was in town, did you? 549 00:39:55,309 --> 00:39:56,578 No, I didn't. 550 00:39:56,602 --> 00:39:59,539 Now, see here, kid, you're not gonna fall for her all over again, are ya? 551 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:01,165 Now, if you are, maybe we better not go in. 552 00:40:01,189 --> 00:40:02,584 Don't worry about me. 553 00:40:02,608 --> 00:40:04,443 Come on, Ace is expecting me. 554 00:40:05,819 --> 00:40:08,172 Coming, bunny boy? 555 00:40:08,196 --> 00:40:09,448 Yeah, yeah, sure. 556 00:40:15,579 --> 00:40:17,432 Hey. 557 00:40:17,456 --> 00:40:19,142 Where's the party for the fighters? 558 00:40:19,166 --> 00:40:20,792 Right in there. 559 00:40:23,629 --> 00:40:25,857 - Ace there? - No, he's upstairs. 560 00:40:25,881 --> 00:40:26,965 Thanks. 561 00:41:17,599 --> 00:41:19,911 Hmm, nice work, kid. 562 00:41:19,935 --> 00:41:21,955 Just as smooth and easy. 563 00:41:21,979 --> 00:41:23,498 I hope it stays that way. 564 00:41:23,522 --> 00:41:25,541 Those jails are kind of drafty this time of year. 565 00:41:25,565 --> 00:41:28,753 Don't worry, no one would have known you in a million years. 566 00:41:28,777 --> 00:41:31,029 I hardly recognized you myself. 567 00:41:32,906 --> 00:41:34,842 Hmm. 568 00:41:34,866 --> 00:41:36,678 Swell stuff, Ace. 569 00:41:36,702 --> 00:41:39,329 I'll put it away and we'll join the party. 570 00:42:34,134 --> 00:42:37,405 Folks, I've just come down, down from Memphis town. 571 00:42:37,429 --> 00:42:40,491 That's where people smile, smile at you all the while. 572 00:42:40,515 --> 00:42:43,578 Hospitality, they were good to me 573 00:42:43,602 --> 00:42:46,706 I couldn't spend a dime, I had the grandest time 574 00:42:46,730 --> 00:42:49,292 I went out a-dancing with a Tennessee dear. 575 00:42:49,316 --> 00:42:52,795 They had a fellow there named Handy with a band you should hear. 576 00:42:52,819 --> 00:42:54,756 While the white folks gently swayed 577 00:42:54,780 --> 00:42:58,718 all those darkies played real harmony 578 00:42:58,742 --> 00:43:03,222 I never will forget the tune that Handy called the Memphis blues. 579 00:43:03,246 --> 00:43:05,457 Oh, those blues. 580 00:43:11,713 --> 00:43:14,901 They've got a fiddler there who always slickens his hair 581 00:43:14,925 --> 00:43:18,112 and, boy, he sure do pull some bow. 582 00:43:18,136 --> 00:43:22,533 And when the big bassoon seconds to the trombone's croon, 583 00:43:22,557 --> 00:43:25,119 oh, yeah. 584 00:43:25,143 --> 00:43:29,314 No one can rag it like that piano man. 585 00:43:31,108 --> 00:43:35,379 They got a hot cornet that you could never forget. 586 00:43:35,403 --> 00:43:37,757 Oh, play it, boy. 587 00:43:37,781 --> 00:43:42,619 And when the drum goes wild, Mother, come and get your child. 588 00:43:44,204 --> 00:43:48,226 I brought them here 'cause I couldn't bear to lose 589 00:43:48,250 --> 00:43:51,378 those Memphis blues. 590 00:44:11,606 --> 00:44:14,043 There's too much fuss being made over this woman. 591 00:44:14,067 --> 00:44:15,336 Don't think you're fooling me any. 592 00:44:15,360 --> 00:44:17,255 - You're in love with her! - Are you starting that again? 593 00:44:17,279 --> 00:44:19,841 Yes. I was good enough for you until she came here. 594 00:44:19,865 --> 00:44:21,217 You're working here and getting paid for it. 595 00:44:21,241 --> 00:44:22,718 If you're dissatisfied, get out. 596 00:44:22,742 --> 00:44:25,138 Ace, you can't do this to me, you can't! 597 00:44:25,162 --> 00:44:27,122 You're getting to be a nuisance. 598 00:44:48,852 --> 00:44:51,414 Hello, Ruby. 599 00:44:51,438 --> 00:44:53,958 I didn't expect to meet you in this town. 600 00:44:53,982 --> 00:44:56,419 - No? - No. 601 00:44:56,443 --> 00:44:59,297 I didn't think I'd ever see you again. 602 00:44:59,321 --> 00:45:03,092 Do you mean to tell me you actually missed me? 603 00:45:03,116 --> 00:45:04,927 More than that. 604 00:45:04,951 --> 00:45:07,388 I can't get you out of my mind, Ruby. 605 00:45:07,412 --> 00:45:09,348 I think about you all the time. 606 00:45:09,372 --> 00:45:11,475 Oh, yeah? 607 00:45:11,499 --> 00:45:14,061 Do you ever give me a second thought? 608 00:45:14,085 --> 00:45:17,190 Don't suppose I could forget a guy as good as you. 609 00:45:17,214 --> 00:45:18,566 Do you mean that? 610 00:45:18,590 --> 00:45:20,776 Well, of course. 611 00:45:20,800 --> 00:45:22,236 Gee, Tiger, why don't you join the party? 612 00:45:22,260 --> 00:45:24,340 They've got wine, they've got whiskey, they've got... 613 00:45:25,388 --> 00:45:27,182 Who's your friend? 614 00:45:29,017 --> 00:45:31,495 You don't know him? 615 00:45:31,519 --> 00:45:33,355 Why, no. 616 00:45:37,192 --> 00:45:38,586 You don't know her? 617 00:45:38,610 --> 00:45:40,338 I'm glad you mentioned it, I was gonna tell you about that. 618 00:45:40,362 --> 00:45:42,840 Oh, you were gonna tell me about it, huh? 619 00:45:42,864 --> 00:45:44,550 I'll be back in a minute, Ruby. 620 00:45:44,574 --> 00:45:46,010 Now look, Tiger, it was a joke! 621 00:45:46,034 --> 00:45:47,303 - A joke, huh? - Me and Kirby... 622 00:45:47,327 --> 00:45:49,496 Oh, you and Kirby fixed it, huh? 623 00:45:58,797 --> 00:46:00,524 Hi. 624 00:46:00,548 --> 00:46:03,277 I'll be right over with you, boys. 625 00:46:03,301 --> 00:46:05,947 There's lots of things I'd like to talk over with you, Ruby, 626 00:46:05,971 --> 00:46:10,576 but there's not much privacy here. 627 00:46:10,600 --> 00:46:11,726 You're right. 628 00:46:22,445 --> 00:46:23,488 Oh! 629 00:46:25,407 --> 00:46:28,052 You might've known you could trust me. 630 00:46:28,076 --> 00:46:30,596 Well, Ruby, you don't realize what you've done to me. 631 00:46:30,620 --> 00:46:33,182 It's been so long since I was all alone with you, since I had you in my arms. 632 00:46:33,206 --> 00:46:35,792 You said you had a lot to tell me, I'm waiting to hear it. 633 00:46:39,921 --> 00:46:41,774 What's wrong, Ruby? 634 00:46:41,798 --> 00:46:42,900 What have you been doing lately? 635 00:46:42,924 --> 00:46:45,111 Huh? Oh. 636 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:47,822 Yeah, I forgot to tell you, I'm gonna fight the champ, Ruby. 637 00:46:47,846 --> 00:46:49,240 I just put over the deal with Ace. 638 00:46:49,264 --> 00:46:50,741 I've been doing all right lately. 639 00:46:50,765 --> 00:46:53,869 Well, you've been doing all right. 640 00:46:53,893 --> 00:46:55,538 Yup. 641 00:46:55,562 --> 00:46:56,998 I'm on my way to the top, 642 00:46:57,022 --> 00:46:58,958 but what I want to know is if I made the grade with you. 643 00:46:58,982 --> 00:47:00,775 What do you think? 644 00:47:03,528 --> 00:47:07,591 Honey, I'm not feeling sentimental. 645 00:47:07,615 --> 00:47:08,801 What's wrong, Ruby? You've changed. 646 00:47:08,825 --> 00:47:10,553 I can't figure you out. 647 00:47:10,577 --> 00:47:13,848 - You will. - Is there some other guy? 648 00:47:13,872 --> 00:47:18,269 No. From now on, you're gonna be my special problem, 649 00:47:18,293 --> 00:47:19,854 and I ain't gonna neglect ya. 650 00:47:19,878 --> 00:47:22,023 That's what I wanna hear you say. 651 00:47:22,047 --> 00:47:23,482 When are you gonna let me see you again? 652 00:47:23,506 --> 00:47:24,841 Anytime. 653 00:47:29,346 --> 00:47:31,240 Goodnight. 654 00:47:31,264 --> 00:47:32,891 Goodnight, Ruby. 655 00:47:42,484 --> 00:47:43,777 Goodnight. 656 00:47:47,864 --> 00:47:51,886 Trying to outsmart me. What a laugh that is. 657 00:47:51,910 --> 00:47:55,497 Foolin' with one of the smartest dames he ever put his arms around. 658 00:48:01,628 --> 00:48:04,357 I sees you and Mr. Tiger is together again! 659 00:48:04,381 --> 00:48:07,151 If you think we're together, you're a bad judge of distance. 660 00:48:07,175 --> 00:48:10,488 Why, if he was the last man on earth, I wouldn't... 661 00:48:10,512 --> 00:48:13,824 - I wouldn't... - The last man? 662 00:48:13,848 --> 00:48:16,935 Maybe I am taking in a little too much territory. 663 00:48:21,481 --> 00:48:23,334 Who's the cause of all sickness? 664 00:48:23,358 --> 00:48:24,794 The devil! 665 00:48:24,818 --> 00:48:26,629 Who's the cause of the poor crops? 666 00:48:26,653 --> 00:48:28,005 The devil! 667 00:48:28,029 --> 00:48:30,091 Who's the cause of all evil? 668 00:48:30,115 --> 00:48:31,425 The devil! 669 00:48:31,449 --> 00:48:33,469 What did the devil ever do for us? 670 00:48:33,493 --> 00:48:35,262 - Nothing! - Not a thing! 671 00:48:35,286 --> 00:48:38,724 I'm going to take up a collection to fight the devil, 672 00:48:38,748 --> 00:48:42,228 and I want you all to show me how much you hates him. 673 00:48:42,252 --> 00:48:44,295 - Yeah! - Yeah! 674 00:48:52,429 --> 00:48:53,864 Where is that music coming from? 675 00:48:53,888 --> 00:48:55,825 That's Brother Eben and his flock. 676 00:48:55,849 --> 00:48:57,868 He preaches bad sass to the devil. 677 00:48:57,892 --> 00:49:01,539 I was thinking, if you won't be needing me, I'd like to go to that meeting tonight. 678 00:49:01,563 --> 00:49:04,208 - You can go after I'm dressed. - Yes'm. 679 00:49:04,232 --> 00:49:06,752 Mr. Brooks sure been good to you. 680 00:49:06,776 --> 00:49:10,047 Wasn't you just a little bit nervous when he gave you all those presents? 681 00:49:10,071 --> 00:49:13,116 Why, no, I was calm and collected. 682 00:49:15,034 --> 00:49:18,389 There was no reason for him giving me all those wonderful presents. 683 00:49:18,413 --> 00:49:21,267 I don't know him much better than I know Shakespeare. 684 00:49:21,291 --> 00:49:22,643 Shakespeare? 685 00:49:22,667 --> 00:49:26,814 I don't remember any Mr. Shakespeare calling on you. 686 00:49:26,838 --> 00:49:28,441 That was before you came with me. 687 00:49:28,465 --> 00:49:30,008 Oh, I see. 688 00:49:31,634 --> 00:49:34,280 It's gonna hurt, but I'm gonna give all those jewels back. 689 00:49:34,304 --> 00:49:37,032 - That is, if I get them back. - What did you say? 690 00:49:37,056 --> 00:49:40,202 I'm saying I shouldn't have taken them in the first place. 691 00:49:40,226 --> 00:49:44,081 When it comes to refusing jewelry, I got about as much willpower as a flea. 692 00:49:44,105 --> 00:49:46,625 That's weak. 693 00:49:46,649 --> 00:49:51,213 All my life I've been looking for a man that's big, handsome, and got plenty of money. 694 00:49:51,237 --> 00:49:53,632 What you've been looking for is three men. 695 00:49:53,656 --> 00:49:55,593 - Are you in love? - Uh-huh. 696 00:49:55,617 --> 00:49:57,970 What kind of husband do you think I should get? 697 00:49:57,994 --> 00:50:00,806 Why don't you take a single man? Leave the husbands alone. 698 00:50:00,830 --> 00:50:02,433 And that's one to remember. 699 00:50:02,457 --> 00:50:04,101 Yes'm. 700 00:50:04,125 --> 00:50:08,439 I still don't understand why you is giving Mr. Claybourne all those jewels back. 701 00:50:08,463 --> 00:50:11,859 I'm going to stop this thing before it goes too far. 702 00:50:11,883 --> 00:50:14,469 I could like him very much. 703 00:50:14,511 --> 00:50:17,156 I don't think I'd make him happy. 704 00:50:17,180 --> 00:50:19,116 You know, people would talk. 705 00:50:19,140 --> 00:50:21,535 What could anybody say about you, Miss Ruby? 706 00:50:21,559 --> 00:50:24,163 People get reputations from people talking about people 707 00:50:24,187 --> 00:50:25,581 when they don't even know the people. 708 00:50:25,605 --> 00:50:27,625 Yeah, saying things that ain't true. 709 00:50:27,649 --> 00:50:29,442 Give me my pocketbook. 710 00:50:30,902 --> 00:50:33,339 When you go to that prayer meeting, say a little prayer for me. 711 00:50:33,363 --> 00:50:35,049 Yes'm, I sure will. 712 00:50:35,073 --> 00:50:38,260 Here, put that in the collection, and be sure you don't take any change. 713 00:50:38,284 --> 00:50:40,828 No, ma'am. No, ma'am. 714 00:50:42,121 --> 00:50:47,102 Pray, children. 715 00:50:47,126 --> 00:50:52,191 Pray, children. 716 00:50:52,215 --> 00:50:58,322 Pray, pray, children, and you'll be saved. 717 00:50:58,346 --> 00:51:00,366 Preach it, brother, preach it. 718 00:51:00,390 --> 00:51:02,535 Tell it now, tell it now. 719 00:51:02,559 --> 00:51:06,163 Pray, children. 720 00:51:06,187 --> 00:51:07,581 Bow down, bow down. 721 00:51:07,605 --> 00:51:11,502 Pray, children. 722 00:51:11,526 --> 00:51:13,087 Yeah, Lord, yeah, Lord. 723 00:51:13,111 --> 00:51:21,111 Pray, pray, children, and you'll be saved. 724 00:51:22,912 --> 00:51:24,974 You're gonna wear that robe. 725 00:51:24,998 --> 00:51:27,685 That's what the good book says. 726 00:51:27,709 --> 00:51:29,645 You're gonna play that harp. 727 00:51:29,669 --> 00:51:32,022 That's what the good book says. 728 00:51:32,046 --> 00:51:34,149 You're gonna greet the Lord, 729 00:51:34,173 --> 00:51:36,569 that's what the good book says. 730 00:51:36,593 --> 00:51:41,824 And if the good book says so, it's so. 731 00:51:41,848 --> 00:51:46,203 - Pray, children. - Bow down, bow down. 732 00:51:46,227 --> 00:51:50,541 - Pray, children. - Tell it, now, tell it now. 733 00:51:50,565 --> 00:51:56,571 Pray, pray, children, and you'll be saved. 734 00:51:58,072 --> 00:52:05,681 Oh, I'm gonna drown down in those troubled waters. 735 00:52:05,705 --> 00:52:10,853 They're creeping round my soul. 736 00:52:10,877 --> 00:52:14,773 They're way beyond control. 737 00:52:14,797 --> 00:52:20,279 And they'll wash my sins away before the morning. 738 00:52:20,303 --> 00:52:26,076 They say that I'm one of the devil's daughters. 739 00:52:26,100 --> 00:52:31,081 They look at me with scorn 740 00:52:31,105 --> 00:52:35,085 I'll never hear that horn 741 00:52:35,109 --> 00:52:41,175 I'll be underneath the water Judgment morning. 742 00:52:41,199 --> 00:52:46,388 Oh, Lord, am I to blame? 743 00:52:46,412 --> 00:52:51,393 Must I bow my head in shame 744 00:52:51,417 --> 00:52:59,276 if people go round scandalizing my name? 745 00:52:59,300 --> 00:53:07,076 I'm gonna drown down in those troubled waters. 746 00:53:07,100 --> 00:53:12,039 They're creeping round my soul. 747 00:53:12,063 --> 00:53:16,210 They're way beyond control. 748 00:53:16,234 --> 00:53:24,033 And they'll wash my sins away before the morning. 749 00:53:39,757 --> 00:53:41,843 Preach it, brother, preach it. 750 00:53:55,940 --> 00:53:59,444 And if the good book says so, it's so. 751 00:54:01,446 --> 00:54:05,676 Oh, Lord, am I to blame? 752 00:54:05,700 --> 00:54:10,180 Must I bow my head in shame 753 00:54:10,204 --> 00:54:17,688 if people go round scandalizing my name? 754 00:54:17,712 --> 00:54:25,154 I'm gonna drown down in those troubled waters. 755 00:54:25,178 --> 00:54:30,325 They're creeping round my soul. 756 00:54:30,349 --> 00:54:34,288 They're way beyond control. 757 00:54:34,312 --> 00:54:42,312 And they'll wash my sins away before the morning. 758 00:54:42,987 --> 00:54:44,173 Are you a sinner? 759 00:54:44,197 --> 00:54:45,591 No, I'm not, no, I'm not! 760 00:54:45,615 --> 00:54:48,469 Yes, yes! 761 00:54:48,493 --> 00:54:50,846 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! 762 00:54:50,870 --> 00:54:53,098 Yes, hallelujah! 763 00:54:53,122 --> 00:54:55,893 Yes, my soul is God's. 764 00:54:55,917 --> 00:54:58,211 My soul is God's. 765 00:55:05,259 --> 00:55:07,011 Come on, Tony, hurry up. 766 00:55:07,053 --> 00:55:08,322 We'll be late for the fight. 767 00:55:08,346 --> 00:55:09,889 All right, Joe. 768 00:55:16,646 --> 00:55:18,415 - Come on, give me my furs. - Yes'm? 769 00:55:18,439 --> 00:55:20,751 - What are you doing there? - Watching that gambling man. 770 00:55:20,775 --> 00:55:23,587 He may cheat on dice, but he won't cheat on me. 771 00:55:23,611 --> 00:55:26,006 - Oh, you want him to be a good man. - He is a good man! 772 00:55:26,030 --> 00:55:28,258 Oh, you mean he's a good man. 773 00:55:28,282 --> 00:55:31,094 That's it, yes, ma'am! 774 00:55:31,118 --> 00:55:33,722 Honey, I hopes you enjoy the big fight. 775 00:55:33,746 --> 00:55:35,641 I will, if everything goes the way I want it to. 776 00:55:35,665 --> 00:55:39,228 I know you is dying for the Tiger Kid to win. 777 00:55:39,252 --> 00:55:40,896 That reminds me. 778 00:55:40,920 --> 00:55:43,106 Brooks Claybourne has been losing a lot of money gambling. 779 00:55:43,130 --> 00:55:45,818 I want you to get a hold of him right away and tell him not to bet on the Tiger Kid, 780 00:55:45,842 --> 00:55:48,153 because the only way he can get even is to bet against him. 781 00:55:48,177 --> 00:55:50,364 - Understand? - Yes. 782 00:55:50,388 --> 00:55:52,825 - Yes, what? - Yes, ma'am. 783 00:55:52,849 --> 00:55:55,202 No, no. What did I just tell you? 784 00:55:55,226 --> 00:55:58,372 You want me to get a hold of the Tiger Kid and tell him he can't win. 785 00:55:58,396 --> 00:56:00,290 - No, no. - I knows. 786 00:56:00,314 --> 00:56:04,294 You want me to tell Mr. Brooks to bet on the Tiger Kid. 787 00:56:04,318 --> 00:56:07,005 Never mind. I'll attend to it myself. 788 00:56:07,029 --> 00:56:09,448 - Go get my jewel case. - Yes'm. 789 00:56:15,037 --> 00:56:16,330 Come in. 790 00:56:17,582 --> 00:56:19,685 Well, I see you're all ready. 791 00:56:19,709 --> 00:56:21,436 Yeah. Got the seats? 792 00:56:21,460 --> 00:56:22,980 Yup, right in the Tiger Kid's corner. 793 00:56:23,004 --> 00:56:24,147 That's where you wanted them, isn't it? 794 00:56:24,171 --> 00:56:25,566 Betting heavy on him, ain't you? 795 00:56:25,590 --> 00:56:27,818 Never made heavier bets in my life. 796 00:56:27,842 --> 00:56:29,528 Well, it ought to be easy money for you today. 797 00:56:29,552 --> 00:56:31,989 - Mhm. Well, shall we go? - Yeah. 798 00:56:32,013 --> 00:56:35,784 Oh, Ace, I want you to put these in a safe place. 799 00:56:35,808 --> 00:56:38,287 You know, I've been robbed once. 800 00:56:38,311 --> 00:56:39,788 Oh, yes. 801 00:56:39,812 --> 00:56:42,916 I don't feel like wearing them, and I don't want to take any chances. 802 00:56:42,940 --> 00:56:44,775 All right, I'll put them away. 803 00:57:35,910 --> 00:57:39,205 - All right. - Yeah, just a minute. 804 00:57:46,128 --> 00:57:49,316 - Ready? - I'm more than ready. 805 00:57:49,340 --> 00:57:50,424 Fine. 806 00:57:52,259 --> 00:57:56,406 Ladies and gentlemen! 807 00:57:56,430 --> 00:58:01,119 The main bout this afternoon for the Championship of the World. 808 00:58:01,143 --> 00:58:06,232 In this corner, introducing the champion, Battling Burke. 809 00:58:08,567 --> 00:58:12,947 In this corner, the challenger, from St. Louis, the Tiger Kid. 810 00:58:14,448 --> 00:58:15,950 The referee. 811 00:59:10,755 --> 00:59:12,733 - You're doing swell, Tiger. - Got a lot of money on you. 812 00:59:12,757 --> 00:59:14,985 - Get it over with! - Just a couple more rounds. 813 00:59:15,009 --> 00:59:16,737 Gotta give the crowd their money's worth, you know? 814 00:59:16,761 --> 00:59:20,097 Sure, this is only the 27th round, Ace, give him time. 815 00:59:22,141 --> 00:59:25,037 Go after him fast this round, champ, you can nail him. 816 00:59:25,061 --> 00:59:26,520 Yeah, if I can find him. 817 00:59:53,047 --> 00:59:54,840 Ruby, looks like a knockout. 818 01:00:26,413 --> 01:00:29,208 - Give him the bottle. - Oh, Tiger. 819 01:00:35,464 --> 01:00:37,943 Ace, have you heard any more about my diamonds? 820 01:00:37,967 --> 01:00:41,262 No, I haven't, but I ought to hear something any day now. 821 01:01:07,621 --> 01:01:09,290 Get him, get him! 822 01:01:11,041 --> 01:01:13,043 Get up! Come on! 823 01:01:35,774 --> 01:01:37,502 What's the matter with you, Tiger, what's the matter with you, kid? 824 01:01:37,526 --> 01:01:38,587 Get up, Tiger, get up! 825 01:01:38,611 --> 01:01:40,505 We've only got four seconds to go, can you imagine? 826 01:01:40,529 --> 01:01:42,364 You could knock me over with a feather. 827 01:02:05,137 --> 01:02:08,283 He just laid down on him. Laid down on him! 828 01:02:08,307 --> 01:02:10,035 Well, gentlemen, I was very lucky. 829 01:02:10,059 --> 01:02:11,411 I'll say you were lucky. 830 01:02:11,435 --> 01:02:15,207 Might've been different if Ruby Carter hadn't told you who to bet on. 831 01:02:15,231 --> 01:02:17,417 Glad I didn't bet any more. 832 01:02:17,441 --> 01:02:18,877 Thank you, gentlemen. 833 01:02:18,901 --> 01:02:20,420 I've got a few dollars left anyway. 834 01:02:20,444 --> 01:02:22,297 I'd like to figure this thing out. 835 01:02:22,321 --> 01:02:25,157 You're a smart guy, Ace, you ought to be able to do that. 836 01:02:36,961 --> 01:02:38,855 They're all here, Ace, waiting to be paid off. 837 01:02:38,879 --> 01:02:40,273 All right. 838 01:02:40,297 --> 01:02:42,234 Hi, Ace. 839 01:02:42,258 --> 01:02:45,427 Hello, boys. I'll be down in just a moment. 840 01:02:47,096 --> 01:02:49,199 Too bad you lost, Ace, I feel sorry for you. 841 01:02:49,223 --> 01:02:50,825 That's the kindest thing you've ever said. 842 01:02:50,849 --> 01:02:52,494 I'm beginning to think you like me at last. 843 01:02:52,518 --> 01:02:54,996 I'm just beginning to find out what kind of a guy you really are. 844 01:02:55,020 --> 01:02:57,374 - I wish you'd found that out before, Ruby. - Why before? 845 01:02:57,398 --> 01:02:59,709 Well, you may not know it, but I'm desperate financially. 846 01:02:59,733 --> 01:03:02,545 - You mean you're broke? - As bad as that if I pay off those fight bets. 847 01:03:02,569 --> 01:03:05,924 Oh, I've got the money to meet them, but it'll clean me out. 848 01:03:05,948 --> 01:03:07,926 That's something could have happened to anybody. 849 01:03:07,950 --> 01:03:10,553 Well, I've decided I'm not going to hold the bank for that phony fight. 850 01:03:10,577 --> 01:03:14,641 Why should I turn over all my money for some rotten bets that I shouldn't have lost? 851 01:03:14,665 --> 01:03:17,435 - What're you gonna do? - With the money I have here in my safe, 852 01:03:17,459 --> 01:03:20,188 you and I could open up somewhere else. 853 01:03:20,212 --> 01:03:23,900 Now that I know you like me pretty well, I don't mind telling you, if I pay off, 854 01:03:23,924 --> 01:03:26,236 this whole thing's gonna cost me a couple of hundred thousand. 855 01:03:26,260 --> 01:03:30,991 - Yeah? - Well, suppose this place was to burn down. 856 01:03:31,015 --> 01:03:35,495 Suppose it got out that all my money and assets were destroyed in the fire. 857 01:03:35,519 --> 01:03:38,081 No one could blame a man who couldn't pay off. 858 01:03:38,105 --> 01:03:40,333 - Pretty smart guy, Ace. - Then we could go to Havana. 859 01:03:40,357 --> 01:03:41,418 What do you say? 860 01:03:41,442 --> 01:03:43,378 I'll make you the queen of the gambling salons. 861 01:03:43,402 --> 01:03:45,672 I'll clothe you with diamonds, I'll lay the world at your feet. 862 01:03:45,696 --> 01:03:49,009 - You impress me. - You do like me, just a little, don't you? 863 01:03:49,033 --> 01:03:50,510 Come on, we got to get out of here. 864 01:03:50,534 --> 01:03:52,095 All right. You get everything packed. 865 01:03:52,119 --> 01:03:53,805 I'll be right back. 866 01:03:53,829 --> 01:03:57,225 - Oh, Jasmine? - Yes'm? 867 01:03:57,249 --> 01:03:58,518 Pack my things. 868 01:03:58,542 --> 01:04:00,103 Mr. Lamont and I are leaving. 869 01:04:00,127 --> 01:04:03,606 You mean you're going away with Mr. Lamont? 870 01:04:03,630 --> 01:04:06,234 I'm surprised at you going away with him. 871 01:04:06,258 --> 01:04:07,694 I'm surprised you think I would. 872 01:04:07,718 --> 01:04:09,029 Why, the guy's no good. 873 01:04:09,053 --> 01:04:10,780 He never was any good, never will be any good. 874 01:04:10,804 --> 01:04:12,574 He was born that way. 875 01:04:12,598 --> 01:04:15,035 His mother should've thrown him away and kept the stork. 876 01:04:15,059 --> 01:04:16,685 Come on, let's go. 877 01:04:19,813 --> 01:04:22,441 Molly. Ace. 878 01:04:30,491 --> 01:04:32,677 Will you wait here, Molly? I want to talk to you in a little while. 879 01:04:32,701 --> 01:04:35,347 - What is it, Ace? - I just realized, I've been neglecting you lately, 880 01:04:35,371 --> 01:04:37,974 and I'm going to see that you get what you deserve, my dear. 881 01:04:37,998 --> 01:04:40,310 - Oh, Ace. - Ah, later, dear, later. 882 01:04:40,334 --> 01:04:42,312 Never mind. You go and finish the packing. 883 01:04:42,336 --> 01:04:44,546 - I got things to do. - Yes'm. 884 01:05:03,315 --> 01:05:05,043 You fellows are sure lucky dogs. 885 01:05:05,067 --> 01:05:07,128 But I'm a good loser. 886 01:05:07,152 --> 01:05:09,005 Stogie, see the boys have a drink, will you? 887 01:05:09,029 --> 01:05:10,840 - With pleasure, boss. - Now, make yourselves comfortable. 888 01:05:10,864 --> 01:05:12,675 I'll have your money for you in just a few minutes. 889 01:05:12,699 --> 01:05:13,885 I have to get it out of my private safe. 890 01:05:13,909 --> 01:05:15,452 Excuse me, won't you? 891 01:05:41,520 --> 01:05:43,248 - Go get yourself dressed. - Yes'm. 892 01:05:43,272 --> 01:05:45,792 - And get those bags down the back way. - Yes'm. 893 01:05:45,816 --> 01:05:48,402 - And have a carriage wait at the side door. - Yes'm. 894 01:05:49,820 --> 01:05:52,841 - Gee, you sure seem different tonight, Ace. - Yes. 895 01:05:52,865 --> 01:05:56,428 Things are going to be different from now on, my dear. 896 01:05:56,452 --> 01:05:57,929 What are you laughing at, Ace? 897 01:05:57,953 --> 01:05:59,472 Don't laugh like that, it frightens me. 898 01:05:59,496 --> 01:06:02,517 I'm just laughing to think how much easier I'm going to let you off than I did the others. 899 01:06:02,541 --> 01:06:04,561 You said you didn't want to be treated like them? 900 01:06:04,585 --> 01:06:06,729 Well, all right, I'm gonna treat you differently. 901 01:06:06,753 --> 01:06:08,106 - I don't know what you mean. - I'll show you. 902 01:06:08,130 --> 01:06:10,549 - Ace! - No, no, no, don't run away. 903 01:06:12,593 --> 01:06:15,179 Ace, don't! Let me go. Oh! 904 01:06:21,852 --> 01:06:24,080 Seems like a lot of things been going on around here. 905 01:06:24,104 --> 01:06:26,499 You're right, I'm just getting even with two guys that are so low, 906 01:06:26,523 --> 01:06:29,193 they could walk under that door without taking their hats off. 907 01:06:30,611 --> 01:06:33,381 Let me tell you something, don't ever let a man put anything over on you. 908 01:06:33,405 --> 01:06:35,824 - Outside of an umbrella. - Yes'm! 909 01:06:38,952 --> 01:06:40,037 Come in. 910 01:06:46,168 --> 01:06:48,396 - Sorry you lost the fight, Tiger. - Yeah, I lost, 911 01:06:48,420 --> 01:06:50,857 but I guess you ain't so very sorry, I hear you did pretty good for yourself. 912 01:06:50,881 --> 01:06:52,609 I always do. What's that gotta do with you? 913 01:06:52,633 --> 01:06:55,528 Nothing, I guess, only it looks pretty funny you tipping Claybourne off to bet against me. 914 01:06:55,552 --> 01:06:57,322 Yeah, and I hear he had some of your own money to bet the same way. 915 01:06:57,346 --> 01:06:58,448 You've got me wrong. 916 01:06:58,472 --> 01:06:59,949 Whoever told you that was misinformed. 917 01:06:59,973 --> 01:07:02,076 - You can tell him I said so, too. - Come on, Ruby, tell me. 918 01:07:02,100 --> 01:07:03,661 What do you know about that fight that I don't? 919 01:07:03,685 --> 01:07:05,330 Why come to me? Why don't you ask Ace about it? 920 01:07:05,354 --> 01:07:06,748 Ace, he wouldn't know any more about it than I do. 921 01:07:06,772 --> 01:07:08,958 - Ask him why he's leaving the joint. - Leaving? 922 01:07:08,982 --> 01:07:11,753 - He's getting ready to clear out right now. - What's that got to do with it? 923 01:07:11,777 --> 01:07:13,880 Oh, I see where I've got to smarten you up. 924 01:07:13,904 --> 01:07:15,948 - What do you mean? - Well, I'll tell you. 925 01:07:26,750 --> 01:07:28,895 - You mean I was drugged? - Yeah, something like that. 926 01:07:28,919 --> 01:07:30,480 You remember when Ace gave you that water bottle? 927 01:07:30,504 --> 01:07:32,190 - Yeah. - Well, you know what happened to you 928 01:07:32,214 --> 01:07:34,859 - right after that. - Yeah. 929 01:07:34,883 --> 01:07:37,278 He did give me that bottle. 930 01:07:37,302 --> 01:07:39,322 Why, that dirty double-crosser. 931 01:07:39,346 --> 01:07:40,448 He ain't gonna get away with that. 932 01:07:40,472 --> 01:07:42,408 - Where are you going? - I'm gonna get him and tie him in knots. 933 01:07:42,432 --> 01:07:44,768 Right this way is a shortcut. 934 01:07:48,272 --> 01:07:51,793 - I've been robbed. - Yeah, I got robbed, too. 935 01:07:51,817 --> 01:07:53,461 And you did it. 936 01:07:53,485 --> 01:07:56,089 - What do you mean? - You'll find out what I mean. 937 01:07:56,113 --> 01:07:58,758 I'm gonna show you how it feels to be knocked out, you dirty... 938 01:07:58,782 --> 01:08:00,242 Tiger, you're crazy! 939 01:08:37,154 --> 01:08:39,048 He's croaked. 940 01:08:39,072 --> 01:08:40,842 And you did it. 941 01:08:40,866 --> 01:08:42,010 I didn't mean to do it. 942 01:08:42,034 --> 01:08:43,720 I knocked him down and I guess he hit his head. 943 01:08:43,744 --> 01:08:45,805 You're not only a thief but a murderer. 944 01:08:45,829 --> 01:08:47,432 Well, I got you where I want you. 945 01:08:47,456 --> 01:08:51,185 I'll have a ringside seat at your hanging, and I'll be wearing these, you recognize them? 946 01:08:51,209 --> 01:08:54,105 Take a good look, because it's the last time you'll ever see them or me, either. 947 01:08:54,129 --> 01:08:55,857 - I'm leaving here right now. - Now, wait a minute, you can't do that. 948 01:08:55,881 --> 01:08:57,150 You've got to listen. You're wrong, Ruby. 949 01:08:57,174 --> 01:08:59,736 - I saw you hand those rocks to Ace myself. - I did that, all right, 950 01:08:59,760 --> 01:09:01,446 but I didn't know it was you I took them off, I thought it was that dame, Molly. 951 01:09:01,470 --> 01:09:03,823 - It's a good story. - I didn't know it was you, Ruby, I swear it! 952 01:09:03,847 --> 01:09:06,868 - Keep it up and you'll believe it yourself. - Now, wait a minute! 953 01:09:06,892 --> 01:09:08,077 I thought I was doing Ace a favor. 954 01:09:08,101 --> 01:09:10,621 He gave me a story about a dame that was blackmailing him and... 955 01:09:17,778 --> 01:09:19,863 I don't know why I want to believe you, but... 956 01:09:20,947 --> 01:09:22,800 - Come on, we've got to get out of here. - I can't do that. 957 01:09:22,824 --> 01:09:24,010 - Why? - We wouldn't get no place 958 01:09:24,034 --> 01:09:25,094 before the law would catch up with us. 959 01:09:25,118 --> 01:09:26,971 I gotta stay here and face this thing or I'll be held for murder. 960 01:09:26,995 --> 01:09:28,681 It was an accident, you didn't mean to do it. 961 01:09:28,705 --> 01:09:31,476 Yeah, but there ain't anybody gonna believe that. 962 01:09:31,500 --> 01:09:32,894 Oh. 963 01:09:32,918 --> 01:09:34,127 Wait a minute. 964 01:10:19,464 --> 01:10:21,734 - Ruby, what's wrong? - That's Molly. 965 01:10:21,758 --> 01:10:23,719 See if he's got the key in his pocket. 966 01:10:25,887 --> 01:10:27,532 He was gonna burn her. 967 01:10:27,556 --> 01:10:29,433 I didn't think he was that cold. 968 01:10:41,611 --> 01:10:43,756 - Give me the fire department. - Come on, Ruby, we've got to get out of here. 969 01:10:43,780 --> 01:10:44,882 All right, I'll be right with you. 970 01:10:44,906 --> 01:10:49,345 Take her down the back way. 971 01:10:49,369 --> 01:10:52,932 Yeah, yeah, the fire department. 972 01:10:52,956 --> 01:10:54,434 What? 973 01:10:54,458 --> 01:10:56,352 Do I mind holding the wire? 974 01:10:56,376 --> 01:10:59,814 No, I don't mind, I'm in a burning building. 975 01:10:59,838 --> 01:11:02,275 Yeah, Ace Lamont's Sensation House. 976 01:11:02,299 --> 01:11:05,236 Yeah, well, you better tell him, because I've got to go. 977 01:11:05,260 --> 01:11:07,304 I did the best I could. 978 01:11:29,618 --> 01:11:31,429 Get back, get back! 979 01:11:31,453 --> 01:11:33,580 - Stand back. - Get back there. 980 01:11:35,123 --> 01:11:36,976 - Who have you got there? - Ace Lamont. 981 01:11:37,000 --> 01:11:39,604 - Unconscious? - Dead. 982 01:11:39,628 --> 01:11:43,215 - Hmm, too bad, he was a great fellow. - Yeah? 983 01:11:58,021 --> 01:12:01,083 By virtue of the power vested in me and by virtue of the solemn promises 984 01:12:01,107 --> 01:12:03,377 you have here made, one to another, 985 01:12:03,401 --> 01:12:05,671 I hereby pronounce you man and wife. 986 01:12:05,695 --> 01:12:07,256 Thank you, Judge, thank you. 987 01:12:07,280 --> 01:12:09,550 - I want to wish you a lot of happiness. - Thank you. 988 01:12:09,574 --> 01:12:12,053 - Good luck to both of you. - Thank you, dear, thank you. 989 01:12:12,077 --> 01:12:13,888 And I want to wish you the same. 990 01:12:13,912 --> 01:12:15,348 I'm the best man. 991 01:12:15,372 --> 01:12:17,809 Oh, you're the best man, huh? 992 01:12:17,833 --> 01:12:19,709 That's what you think.