1 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:39,998 [Upbeat instrumental music] 2 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:01,391 [Cabaret music] 3 00:02:14,040 --> 00:02:16,873 [Singing] Here we are the beauties of the town 4 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:20,231 The suckers buy us wine In cabarets we dine 5 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:23,551 We sit and chat, and what comes after that? 6 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:26,433 Pum diddly-a-um 7 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:44,719 Oh, you chick Oh, you kid 8 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:46,199 Pum diddly-a-um 9 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:48,111 I've gone loony in my lid 10 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:52,068 You make me feel like such a brute 11 00:02:53,040 --> 00:02:55,395 Goodness gracious, how I love 12 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:58,993 Here we are, the beauties of the town 13 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:02,356 - Can I go home with you? - Oh, what a thing to do 14 00:03:02,480 --> 00:03:05,756 I mean no harm I love your girlish charm with its... 15 00:03:05,840 --> 00:03:08,434 Pum diddly-a-um 16 00:03:23,040 --> 00:03:25,076 DANCER: Look, girls, the Tiger Kid's back in town. 17 00:03:25,160 --> 00:03:28,391 - Ain't he the handsome thing? - He's certainly crazy about Ruby Carter. 18 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:31,040 - I wish he was crazy about me. - Then he would be crazy! 19 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:33,395 - Is that so? - Hey, cut it out. 20 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:35,597 You know, honey, when I did my act... 21 00:03:35,680 --> 00:03:39,434 and had a figure like yours, every man in town was at my feet. 22 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:42,992 At your feet? I'd rather have them around my neck. 23 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:45,718 Got me hooked up? I feel a draught. 24 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:48,678 I've never known a woman who had so many gentleman friends. 25 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:51,433 You certainly know the way to a man's heart. 26 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:54,398 Funny, too, because I don't know how to cook. 27 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:56,471 [Music climaxes] 28 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:58,991 [Applause] 29 00:03:59,480 --> 00:04:01,357 Ladies and gentlemen... 30 00:04:01,440 --> 00:04:05,228 I am about to introduce the attraction of the evening... 31 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:08,636 a lady who is the greatest sensation... 32 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:10,995 of our 19th century. 33 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:15,312 And tonight, ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see her... 34 00:04:15,400 --> 00:04:17,550 in the most beautiful act... 35 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:20,598 it has ever been my privilege to offer. 36 00:04:20,680 --> 00:04:25,196 Miss Ruby Carter in My American Beauty. 37 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:27,871 [Applause] 38 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:31,034 Now listen, you guys, no rowdy talk when she's on. 39 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:33,395 I'll respect her like me own sister. 40 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:35,516 The one in the reformatory? 41 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:38,991 [Sentimental instrumental music] 42 00:04:39,640 --> 00:04:44,111 CROONER: [Singing] Sometimes you are like a gorgeous butterfly 43 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:50,030 Sturdy hearts are shattered as you flutter by 44 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:56,110 They say you're a vampire playing at love's game 45 00:04:56,480 --> 00:05:00,473 You may have too many beaus 46 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:05,672 But to me you're a beautiful rose 47 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:12,555 My American Beauty 48 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:19,349 Please don't be a thorn in my heart 49 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:24,073 I shall love you, dear 50 00:05:24,160 --> 00:05:28,631 Until my life's breath shall ebb 51 00:05:28,720 --> 00:05:30,472 You're the spider 52 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:35,509 I'm the fly that's caught in your web 53 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:41,149 My American Beauty 54 00:05:42,480 --> 00:05:47,349 Let us grow a honeymoon for two 55 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:51,828 I'm attracted to you 56 00:05:51,920 --> 00:05:55,674 Like a moth seeks a flame 57 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:58,833 North and South and East and West 58 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:02,629 The country proclaims you 59 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:07,995 My American Beauty 60 00:06:09,760 --> 00:06:11,352 Sweetheart of 61 00:06:11,440 --> 00:06:16,355 the red, white, and blue 62 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:39,871 I've been waiting for you, Tiger. Up to your old tricks again? 63 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,713 You two think you're pretty smart. Am I your manager or not? 64 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:44,358 I wish you'd manage to leave us alone. 65 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:47,796 - You ain't making a monkey of him. - Who wants to? I like him the way he is. 66 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:50,838 She's a swell gal, but all she thinks about is having a good time. 67 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:52,069 I don't only think about it. 68 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:54,310 - I ain't gonna argue with you. - No, he won't argue. 69 00:06:54,400 --> 00:06:56,709 The parties, late hours, this has got to stop. 70 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:01,516 Listen here, you, I don't like your attitude. And remember, I'm a lady, you worm. 71 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:04,558 - You better go, Kirby. - I will not, I'm gonna wait here for you. 72 00:07:04,640 --> 00:07:08,394 Persistent, I'd call him. Or just plain ignorant. Escort me, Tiger. 73 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:13,433 Remember, you're fighting Friday night. 74 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:15,637 Friday night? He'll be there. 75 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:22,429 Kirby's always butting in, I'm sorry it happened, Ruby. 76 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:24,397 Makes me feel like I ain't doing you right. 77 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:26,471 Don't say that. You know how I feel about it. 78 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:29,757 Don't worry about Kirby, he ain't so hard to forget. 79 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:32,400 - And I can always manage you, honey. - Yeah. 80 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:34,871 [Sensual instrumental music] 81 00:07:58,840 --> 00:08:00,592 What are you doing? Looking me over? 82 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:02,477 Yeah, these are swell, Ruby. 83 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:05,951 - That was when I was with The Bonton Girls. - Yeah? 84 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:07,958 Hey, who's this guy? 85 00:08:08,040 --> 00:08:10,873 That was before I knew you, dear. My banker friend. 86 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,399 Yeah? What was his intentions? 87 00:08:12,480 --> 00:08:14,675 He wanted to put me on the Board of Directors. 88 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:17,753 Who's this guy? 89 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:20,274 Don't wear yourself out there. Sit down. 90 00:08:32,560 --> 00:08:33,879 Here's to you, Ruby. 91 00:08:34,360 --> 00:08:36,032 Here's to both of us. 92 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:43,631 You don't know how I hated to leave town for the fight the other night. 93 00:08:43,720 --> 00:08:46,393 RUBY: I'm glad you won, honey. TIGER: That was nothing. 94 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:49,040 I knocked him out in a hurry so I could get back to you. 95 00:08:49,960 --> 00:08:53,032 I always did like a man with masculine supremacy. 96 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:55,715 I could do anything for you, Ruby. 97 00:08:55,840 --> 00:08:58,673 You're the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me. 98 00:08:58,760 --> 00:09:02,878 - You make me want to do great things. - You mean I'm inspiring. 99 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:04,871 Yeah, that's it. 100 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:09,549 Look, honey, after this next fight, you and me are gonna have a grand time. 101 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:10,709 Why wait? 102 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:13,439 Maybe you won't have to work no more, then. 103 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:16,116 You mean you want me to give up my art? 104 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:17,872 You will if you love me enough. 105 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:21,197 If I love you enough, I'll have to. 106 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:25,871 [Fast-paced instrumental music] 107 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:35,071 Holy smoke, it's raining. 108 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:38,470 - It's got to do that once in a while. - But Kirby, he'll get wet. 109 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:40,278 Oh, throw him an umbrella. 110 00:09:51,280 --> 00:09:53,191 Hello, operator? 111 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:55,316 Give me the police department. 112 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:57,356 Yes, the police department. 113 00:09:58,200 --> 00:09:59,792 I'll fix this guy. 114 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:16,472 Hello, police department? 115 00:10:16,560 --> 00:10:20,951 There's a suspicious looking character down in front of 441 Olive Street. 116 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:25,318 You better come and get him before he does something desperate. Thanks. 117 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,474 Fix him. 118 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:37,559 Kirby'll kill me for this. 119 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:40,074 - What do you care? - I don't. 120 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,309 Absence does make the heart grow fonder, doesn't it? 121 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:46,868 You don't stay away too long. 122 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:51,159 You don't mean you were with some other guy while I was gone? 123 00:10:51,240 --> 00:10:52,878 Oh, honey, you ain't jealous. 124 00:10:52,960 --> 00:10:56,873 Ruby, if I catch some guy trying to fool around with you, I'll bust him in half. 125 00:10:56,960 --> 00:11:00,191 I couldn't blame you, but you got nothing to worry about. 126 00:11:01,080 --> 00:11:03,640 Promise me you'll never think of another man. 127 00:11:03,800 --> 00:11:07,349 - That depends on you. - Ruby, I'll love you always. 128 00:11:07,560 --> 00:11:09,710 Who could ask for more? 129 00:11:11,240 --> 00:11:13,754 OFFICER: What are you doing here? KIRBY: I'm only... 130 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:14,829 Oh, yeah? 131 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:17,109 KIRBY: Now, wait. 132 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:24,238 TIGER: Good night, dear. 133 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:31,429 I've got to get the kid straightened out, and that's the only way I can do it. 134 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:33,829 KIRBY: Did what I tell you penetrate your thick head? 135 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:35,956 MAN: Yeah, sure. KIRBY: All right. 136 00:11:36,040 --> 00:11:38,838 Now don't forget the name and the number, and lay it on thick. 137 00:11:38,920 --> 00:11:40,672 There's a five-spot in it for each of you. 138 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:43,479 I'll show that dame there's more than one way to skin a cat. 139 00:11:43,560 --> 00:11:45,630 Now, I ain't the kind of guy... 140 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:55,994 Real nice of you to drop around. 141 00:11:56,080 --> 00:11:58,275 Supposing you get into your gym clothes and get busy. 142 00:11:58,360 --> 00:11:59,713 What's the rush? I just sat down. 143 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:01,791 When do you plan on training? After the fight? 144 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:03,438 I don't need training for that. 145 00:12:03,520 --> 00:12:05,954 Don't kid yourself. Kramer's a fast boy, and he's strong. 146 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:08,793 Don't worry, I'll stop him quick. I got a date after the fight. 147 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:11,553 You may keep you date earlier if you don't watch yourself. 148 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:13,471 I'm doing all right. If you don't like... 149 00:12:13,560 --> 00:12:17,155 Don't say it, kid. I don't want to have any hard feelings between us. 150 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:20,554 I'm sorry, I'm a little jumpy this morning. 151 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:23,268 You're right, I'd better do some training at that. 152 00:12:23,440 --> 00:12:27,353 Davenport 7000. 153 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,113 Hello? 154 00:12:38,480 --> 00:12:41,836 Yes, this is Davenport 7000. 155 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:44,958 Hello, Ruby. How are you, honey? 156 00:12:45,080 --> 00:12:46,672 This is your bunny boy. 157 00:12:47,680 --> 00:12:50,513 Bunny boy? I don't know any rabbits. 158 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:52,274 Who is this? 159 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:56,433 I ain't seen you lately. What's the matter? Somebody been filling my shoes? 160 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:58,431 Nobody could? That's what I wanted to hear. 161 00:12:59,120 --> 00:13:01,031 I'm just crazy about you, baby. 162 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:04,478 You're crazy about me? All right, I'll take your word for it. 163 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:08,189 What? Why don't you break your date with the chump, whoever he is... 164 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:09,349 and I'll see you tonight. 165 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:13,672 You will? I'll be there, honey, and what I mean, I'm feeling fancy. 166 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:16,194 BUNNY BOY: Hey, how about a little kiss? 167 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:21,951 Boy, what a kiss that was. 168 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:26,639 What's wrong, Tiger? 169 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:43,074 STOGIE: Miss Carter, New Orleans is the town for you. 170 00:13:43,160 --> 00:13:46,311 Why, they'll go wild about you down there, you'll be a sensation. 171 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:48,152 Excuse me, Stogie, what were you saying? 172 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:50,834 I said you'd be sorry if you didn't take Ace La Mont's offer. 173 00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:51,989 How do I know I won't? 174 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:55,072 Because he can make you one of the richest women in New Orleans. 175 00:13:55,160 --> 00:13:56,559 I've heard things like that before. 176 00:13:56,640 --> 00:14:00,076 With your talent he can do it. You'll have New Orleans at your feet. 177 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:02,958 - When they like you, money means nothing. - Well, it... 178 00:14:03,040 --> 00:14:05,838 - Pardon me, what were you going to say? - It sounds all right. 179 00:14:05,920 --> 00:14:10,277 It's perfect. I got the contracts all made out. All you have to do is sign them. 180 00:14:10,360 --> 00:14:11,349 [Knocking on door] 181 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:13,393 RUBY: Come in. 182 00:14:14,840 --> 00:14:16,910 Hello, Ruby. 183 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:18,789 RUBY: What do you want? 184 00:14:18,880 --> 00:14:21,314 There's something important I gotta talk to you about. 185 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:22,749 Private. 186 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:25,036 If it's so important. 187 00:14:25,840 --> 00:14:27,956 RUBY: Help yourself to a drink. STOGIE: Thanks. 188 00:14:28,120 --> 00:14:29,348 RUBY: Come in here. 189 00:14:30,480 --> 00:14:32,072 What's it all about? 190 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:34,834 I heard that you and Tiger had a little scrap. 191 00:14:34,920 --> 00:14:38,310 - You heard? You're sure you didn't frame it? - Wait a minute, Ruby. 192 00:14:38,400 --> 00:14:39,753 Miss Carter. 193 00:14:39,840 --> 00:14:42,354 I got the Tiger's best interests at heart. 194 00:14:42,440 --> 00:14:44,874 I don't ask you to do anything for me. 195 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:47,599 But if you really think anything of him... 196 00:14:47,680 --> 00:14:50,911 you'll let him alone until I can make him champ. 197 00:14:55,240 --> 00:14:58,550 I ain't got a heart of stone, I can listen to reason. 198 00:14:59,800 --> 00:15:03,475 Maybe it would be the best thing to let him go on thinking the way he does. 199 00:15:03,560 --> 00:15:06,518 That's nice of you. If you only knew what this meant to me. 200 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:09,114 I've worked on him for months trying to make him champ... 201 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:10,952 building him up, then you came along. 202 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:13,315 If he were to lose this championship on your account... 203 00:15:13,400 --> 00:15:15,516 Get out of here before I stick a hatpin in you. 204 00:15:17,880 --> 00:15:20,838 RUBY: Give me those contracts. STOGIE: Here you are. 205 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:24,679 When do we leave? 206 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:47,398 There ain't anybody in town that don't know she's coming, by now. 207 00:15:47,480 --> 00:15:50,233 I've seen to that, just like you wanted, Ace. 208 00:15:50,320 --> 00:15:52,356 Only hope Stogie didn't slip up on his end. 209 00:15:52,440 --> 00:15:54,510 ACE: He knows better than to slip up. 210 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:57,239 ACE: Wait until you see her, boys, what a woman she is. 211 00:15:57,320 --> 00:16:00,676 We knew you wouldn't bother with her if she wasn't something special. 212 00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:01,795 ACE: You're right. 213 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:05,270 ACE: How about the preparations, have my instructions been carried out? 214 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:06,349 Absolutely. 215 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:07,668 ACE: We'll see, come along. 216 00:16:14,280 --> 00:16:18,671 Well, my dear Molly. Why this extraordinary curiosity about me? 217 00:16:18,760 --> 00:16:21,718 From you of all people, I have no secrets. I'll see you later. 218 00:16:21,800 --> 00:16:24,951 - Ace, I must talk to you now... - I said I'd see you later. 219 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:37,878 I wouldn't mind being a woman myself and have a place like this. 220 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:40,554 I'm afraid you haven't the necessary charm. 221 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:46,319 Very nice. 222 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,913 Where are the flowers? Confound it, where are they? 223 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,558 I don't know, they were ordered. 224 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:55,871 - Get them here immediately. - I'll attend to it myself. 225 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:03,515 In less than an hour, the lovely Ruby Carter will be occupying this room. 226 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:31,318 She's all you say she is, Ace. 227 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:32,799 She's more. 228 00:17:33,600 --> 00:17:35,318 ACE: See if you can catch sight of Stogie. 229 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:36,389 MAN: There he is! 230 00:17:36,480 --> 00:17:38,198 MAN: Hi, Stogie! 231 00:17:54,560 --> 00:17:56,710 ACE: I'm happy to welcome you. RUBY: Thanks. 232 00:17:56,800 --> 00:17:59,360 - We're all happy to welcome you. - Thank you. 233 00:18:00,040 --> 00:18:01,792 ACE: Take care of these men. 234 00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:03,996 RUBY: Yes, give them all my address. 235 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:05,349 MAN 2: That's the way. 236 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,112 Our carriage is waiting, shall we go? 237 00:18:07,200 --> 00:18:11,273 Sure, but you'll have to show me the way because I'm just a babe-in-the-woods. 238 00:18:12,720 --> 00:18:14,597 Great town, St. Louis. 239 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:16,552 ACE: You were born there? RUBY: Yes. 240 00:18:16,640 --> 00:18:18,676 ACE: What part? RUBY: All of me. 241 00:18:26,880 --> 00:18:29,872 BROOKS: I beg your pardon, but you've dropped your glove. 242 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,319 Thank you. 243 00:18:31,480 --> 00:18:34,074 Perhaps I could do something for you sometime. 244 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:35,749 Yeah. 245 00:18:44,600 --> 00:18:45,953 Home. 246 00:18:46,040 --> 00:18:48,759 RUBY: Where's that? ACE: The Sensation House. 247 00:18:48,880 --> 00:18:52,350 The Sensation House? What a home that must be. 248 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:12,831 [Light piano music] 249 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:14,917 This is a pretty classy spot. 250 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:18,117 I had everything carried out in French architecture. 251 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,918 I always did like French art. 252 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,956 And the house has plenty of atmosphere. 253 00:19:22,040 --> 00:19:23,314 Good or bad? 254 00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:26,997 ACE: There's no denying, it's a perfect setting for a woman like you. 255 00:19:27,080 --> 00:19:29,958 Yes, I guess I could do things in a place like this. 256 00:19:30,160 --> 00:19:32,196 Of course, it won't be all work. 257 00:19:32,280 --> 00:19:35,272 - You'll have moments of your own. - I do have my moments. 258 00:19:35,360 --> 00:19:37,874 - You have? - Yeah, but they're all weak ones. 259 00:19:39,800 --> 00:19:41,233 RUBY: Lovely painting. 260 00:19:41,320 --> 00:19:44,756 RUBY: What is this? One of your ancestors? ACE: No, but it's very valuable. 261 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:46,671 This one in particular is an old master. 262 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:49,677 Looks more like an old mistress to me. 263 00:19:51,560 --> 00:19:54,870 I trust you'll find I've left nothing undone to make you comfortable. 264 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:56,678 I want you to enjoy every minute here. 265 00:19:56,760 --> 00:19:59,354 Of course, I'll be right here in the house all the time. 266 00:19:59,440 --> 00:20:01,715 A man in the house is worth two on the street. 267 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:09,190 Gorgeous layout. Your idea, of course? 268 00:20:09,280 --> 00:20:11,236 I believe I may accept that compliment. 269 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:14,475 By the way, where's Jasmine, my maid? 270 00:20:14,560 --> 00:20:18,473 Another carriage is bringing her, and your luggage. I've thought of everything. 271 00:20:18,560 --> 00:20:20,152 I bet you have. 272 00:20:20,840 --> 00:20:23,308 Driving you here has been very pleasant. 273 00:20:23,400 --> 00:20:25,595 - Yeah? - Yeah. 274 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:29,916 I just can't wait till I see you again. 275 00:20:30,280 --> 00:20:32,271 You've got to wait. 276 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:38,436 MOLLY: Ace, what about this woman? 277 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:42,274 I won't have you bothering me at a time like this. There's too much to do. 278 00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:46,712 - I think we're gonna like it here. - Yes, ma'am. 279 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:49,189 [Knocking on door] 280 00:20:49,400 --> 00:20:50,674 Come in. 281 00:20:54,600 --> 00:20:56,079 MOLLY: So you're Ruby Carter. 282 00:20:56,160 --> 00:20:59,630 The only thing my mother told me. Everything else, I found out for myself. 283 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:03,713 I'm Molly Brant. I guess you've never heard of me, but I'm Ace La Mont's sweetheart. 284 00:21:03,800 --> 00:21:05,756 - You understand? - That's fine. 285 00:21:05,840 --> 00:21:07,876 He's a swell guy, you want to hold on to him. 286 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:11,555 - I guess I can do that all right. - Then what've you got to worry about? 287 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,991 [Lively instrumental music] 288 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:24,673 Big crowd tonight. 289 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:27,396 You're lucky you reserved a table. 290 00:21:27,480 --> 00:21:29,710 This Ruby Carter's certainly packed the place. 291 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:32,951 - You've he heard of her, haven't you? - I was on the same boat with her. 292 00:21:33,040 --> 00:21:35,918 - Really? What sort of a person is she? - I only saw her for a moment. 293 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:46,354 [Fanfare playing] 294 00:21:47,040 --> 00:21:50,715 Now the most important announcement in the history of the Sensation House. 295 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:55,157 I have spared no expense in bringing, to New Orleans and you... 296 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:57,435 the queen of all entertainers. 297 00:21:57,520 --> 00:22:02,116 Ladies and gentlemen, I take great pleasure in presenting to you, for your enjoyment... 298 00:22:02,200 --> 00:22:06,716 the artistic talents of a lady, whose fame has travelled far and wide. 299 00:22:06,880 --> 00:22:11,396 A lady who has made St. Louis the most famous town on the Mississippi. 300 00:22:11,560 --> 00:22:13,391 Miss Ruby Carter. 301 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:14,549 [Applause] 302 00:22:14,640 --> 00:22:16,631 [Rousing instrumental music playing] 303 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:29,313 [Singing] When a St. Louis woman comes down to New Orleans 304 00:22:31,400 --> 00:22:35,518 When a St. Louis woman comes down to New Orleans 305 00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:39,955 She'll be wearing more diamonds 306 00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:42,548 than Uncle Sam's got Marines 307 00:22:43,760 --> 00:22:47,833 I had a good man in Memphis but the fool, he laid down and died 308 00:22:50,040 --> 00:22:54,511 I had a good man in Memphis but the fool, he laid down and died 309 00:22:56,440 --> 00:23:00,399 Because his old woman she hung a knife in his side 310 00:23:02,680 --> 00:23:07,117 Now he was her man but he came to see me sometimes 311 00:23:08,600 --> 00:23:13,390 I said, he was her man, but he came to see me sometimes 312 00:23:15,040 --> 00:23:19,238 I lived six flights up and he sure was willing to climb 313 00:23:21,120 --> 00:23:23,475 When it came to romancing 314 00:23:23,560 --> 00:23:26,120 my man, he sure knew how 315 00:23:27,560 --> 00:23:30,120 But that narrow-minded woman 316 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:32,430 she had to start a row 317 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:36,793 And so you see he's no good to 318 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:39,758 either one of us now 319 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:43,555 So bring on your papas 320 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:46,717 from down in New Orleans 321 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:51,954 Bring on those fancy-loving papas you got in New Orleans 322 00:23:53,120 --> 00:23:56,829 'Cause I just came from Missouri 323 00:23:56,920 --> 00:23:59,275 I guess you know what that means 324 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:12,316 I've never seen anyone like her. She is simply divine. 325 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:15,153 If she is as interesting to meet as she is on the stage... 326 00:24:15,240 --> 00:24:16,832 she is just the inspiration I need. 327 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:18,194 MAN: Well spoken. 328 00:24:19,760 --> 00:24:21,876 Gentlemen, I want you to meet Miss Ruby Carter. 329 00:24:21,960 --> 00:24:23,075 How do you do? 330 00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:24,798 These gentlemen are all friends of mine. 331 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:26,996 A pleasure. Friends of yours are friends of mine. 332 00:24:27,080 --> 00:24:30,390 - Won't you join us at the bar? - We beg of you to join us. 333 00:24:30,480 --> 00:24:32,072 You have a nice way of asking. 334 00:24:32,160 --> 00:24:33,752 I you will excuse Miss Carter now... 335 00:24:33,840 --> 00:24:36,991 I'm sure she'll be happy to join you later at the roulette table. 336 00:24:37,480 --> 00:24:40,438 - We'll be anxiously waiting for you. - Yes. Lovely. 337 00:24:43,760 --> 00:24:45,716 - At the roulette table. - Yes. 338 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:54,997 Marvellous, wasn't it? 339 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:56,752 I guess that's the word for it. 340 00:24:56,840 --> 00:25:00,435 - And it's the word for you, too. - Thanks. 341 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:05,038 Ruby, I'd like to have a little talk with you. 342 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:07,991 I'm listening. 343 00:25:08,080 --> 00:25:11,390 - You and I could go a long way together. - How do you mean? 344 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:15,234 With your beauty and talents, and my business ability, we could make a fortune. 345 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:16,639 Sounds interesting. 346 00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:19,757 Of course, you know why I brought you down here, don't you? 347 00:25:19,840 --> 00:25:22,354 I got a rough idea. 348 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:26,268 You're the kind of a woman I've dreamed about, always desired. I'm wild about you. 349 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:28,271 Some of the wildest men make the best pets. 350 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:29,952 - Ruby, please. - Wait a minute, Ace. 351 00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:31,951 - What about this dame Molly? - Molly? 352 00:25:32,040 --> 00:25:34,395 She doesn't mean a thing. Just a passing fancy. 353 00:25:34,480 --> 00:25:36,277 Maybe you think I'm a passing fancy. 354 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:39,318 - You couldn't be. - You bet your life I couldn't. 355 00:25:39,400 --> 00:25:42,836 ACE: Ruby, please. RUBY: Listen, Ace, I like you and all that... 356 00:25:42,920 --> 00:25:45,275 but I ain't stepping into another dame's shoes. 357 00:25:45,360 --> 00:25:47,920 I never took a man away from another woman yet. 358 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:51,117 Not unless she done me dirt. It's a principle with me. 359 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:54,033 But I wish you forget your principles. Ruby, I must have you. 360 00:25:54,120 --> 00:25:59,069 Your golden hair, your fascinating eyes, alluring smile, and lovely arms. 361 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:02,311 - Your form divine. - Wait a minute. 362 00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:05,594 Is this a proposal or are you taking inventory? 363 00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:09,033 Am I to understand that you're rejecting my proposal? 364 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:11,759 Oh, no. I just want little time to figure this out. 365 00:26:11,840 --> 00:26:14,752 You see, I'm in the habit of picking my own men. 366 00:26:15,160 --> 00:26:17,879 - In that case I still have hopes. - Oh, yes. 367 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:23,715 Get your bets down, ladies and gentlemen, the wheel is now going. 368 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:27,196 Do I bother you if I look over your shoulder? 369 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:28,793 No, do I bother you? 370 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:32,153 Twelve on the red wins. 371 00:26:32,440 --> 00:26:33,873 Are you in town for good? 372 00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:36,471 I expect to be here but not for good. 373 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:43,157 BROOKS: I beg your pardon. CROUPIER: Twenty-three on the red wins. 374 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:45,518 How do you do? 375 00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:48,353 I'm glad you remember me after our rather informal meeting. 376 00:26:48,440 --> 00:26:50,795 CROUPIER: All bets down, the wheel is now turning. 377 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:54,274 Make your play. 378 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:58,909 I had almost forgotten. 379 00:27:02,280 --> 00:27:04,510 CROUPIER: One on the red wins. 380 00:27:06,200 --> 00:27:08,668 That's too bad. Well, that's roulette for you. 381 00:27:12,080 --> 00:27:14,036 DOORMAN: Good night, sir. MAN: Good night? 382 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:16,914 MAN: You mean good morning? DOORMAN: Good morning, sir. 383 00:27:17,240 --> 00:27:20,789 RUBY: [Singing] Some like short men some like them tall 384 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:25,039 I'm funny that way 'cause I like them all 385 00:27:25,120 --> 00:27:29,671 Tell me how long do I have to wait? 386 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:35,357 Can I get you now? 387 00:27:35,760 --> 00:27:38,718 Or must I hesitate? 388 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:40,518 I hate to wait 389 00:27:45,640 --> 00:27:46,675 SPECTATOR: Bravo! 390 00:27:46,760 --> 00:27:48,557 MAN 1: May I offer you a New Orleans Fizz. 391 00:27:48,640 --> 00:27:50,358 Permit me to call you an old dear. 392 00:27:50,440 --> 00:27:53,000 MAN 1: A New Orleans Fizz for the lady. BARTENDER: Yes, sir. 393 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:57,073 I'm so glad to see so many men here. The kind I like, too. 394 00:27:57,240 --> 00:28:00,596 You flatter us. May we ask what types of men you prefer? 395 00:28:00,680 --> 00:28:02,591 Just two, domestic and foreign. 396 00:28:02,680 --> 00:28:05,752 Won't you tell us where you're stopping during your visit here? 397 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:07,319 Stopping at nothing. 398 00:28:07,400 --> 00:28:09,789 [Toasting in French] 399 00:28:11,320 --> 00:28:13,470 French toast. It's all right. 400 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:18,032 Drink to her who long has made strong men sigh... 401 00:28:18,120 --> 00:28:21,317 to the girl that gave to song what gold could never buy. 402 00:28:21,440 --> 00:28:23,556 Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you. 403 00:28:27,280 --> 00:28:30,272 It's better to be looked over than overlooked. 404 00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:35,072 MAN 2: Won't you sing once more for us? RUBY: I'm sorry, gents, but I have to retire. 405 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:38,233 Please sing. The fun's all over if you go to bed. 406 00:28:38,320 --> 00:28:41,392 All right, I'll sing. 407 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:44,270 - What will it be? - Sing St. Louis Woman again. 408 00:28:44,360 --> 00:28:47,158 No, why not sing your own favourite? 409 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:48,514 My favourite? 410 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:52,834 All right. Play it, boys. 411 00:28:53,320 --> 00:28:55,311 [Band playing soft music] 412 00:28:59,600 --> 00:29:02,910 [Singing] My old flame 413 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:08,279 I can't even think of his name 414 00:29:09,520 --> 00:29:12,193 But it's funny now and then 415 00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:15,511 How my thoughts go drifting back again 416 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:19,276 To my old flame 417 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:25,350 My old flame 418 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:30,675 My new lovers all seem so tame 419 00:29:31,600 --> 00:29:34,433 For there never was a gent 420 00:29:34,520 --> 00:29:37,637 More magnificent or elegant 421 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:41,156 than my old flame 422 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:48,071 I've met so many who have fascinating ways 423 00:29:48,560 --> 00:29:53,111 A fascinating gaze in their face 424 00:29:54,080 --> 00:29:57,629 Some that took me up to the skies 425 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:02,232 But their attempts at love 426 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:04,515 were only imitations 427 00:30:04,600 --> 00:30:09,116 Of, ah, my old flame 428 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:14,276 Just can't think of his name 429 00:30:15,560 --> 00:30:18,120 But I'll never be the same 430 00:30:18,200 --> 00:30:21,158 until I discover what became 431 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:25,438 of my old flame 432 00:30:28,920 --> 00:30:30,911 [Sweeping instrumental music] 433 00:30:53,640 --> 00:30:55,870 JEWELLER: This one is less expensive, Mr. Claybourne. 434 00:30:55,960 --> 00:30:57,996 But I think she will like this one better. 435 00:30:58,080 --> 00:31:00,469 - Very well. - Put this card with it. 436 00:31:01,720 --> 00:31:04,154 JEWELLER: Thank you very much, Mr. Claybourne. 437 00:31:07,720 --> 00:31:09,950 Why, you can see for yourself what's on her mind. 438 00:31:10,040 --> 00:31:13,191 She's been out with this Claybourne every afternoon for two weeks. 439 00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:16,113 He's up here every night gambling. But it's just to see her. 440 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,833 Maybe you noticed she was wearing some more new diamonds lately. 441 00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:22,957 - It's another present from him. - And why are you telling me this? 442 00:31:23,040 --> 00:31:24,473 Just thought you'd like to know. 443 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:26,676 Thought maybe you'd appreciate what you got... 444 00:31:26,760 --> 00:31:28,671 instead of wanting something you can't get. 445 00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:31,190 RUBY: Oh. ACE: Come in. 446 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:38,073 What's the matter with her? 447 00:31:40,440 --> 00:31:41,793 What's the matter with you? 448 00:31:49,800 --> 00:31:53,315 Don't seem like you're in a very good mood. That's too bad. 449 00:31:53,920 --> 00:31:57,435 - I was just gonna ask you something. - Is that so? What is it? 450 00:31:57,640 --> 00:32:00,757 I was just thinking, I ought to have a little vacation. 451 00:32:00,840 --> 00:32:03,115 - Vacation? - Yeah, just about a week or so. 452 00:32:03,200 --> 00:32:05,475 Why, that's impossible. You're my main attraction. 453 00:32:05,560 --> 00:32:07,437 - Business is just picking up. - I know it. 454 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:09,590 I haven't noticed you overworking yourself. 455 00:32:10,080 --> 00:32:13,436 Well, I never overwork myself for anybody. 456 00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:17,275 In fact, the only reason I work at all is to pass the time. 457 00:32:20,440 --> 00:32:22,954 ACE: I suppose you're going driving with young Claybourne. 458 00:32:23,040 --> 00:32:25,838 RUBY: How did you guess? ACE: Did he suggest this vacation? 459 00:32:26,440 --> 00:32:29,989 I don't know what you see in that inexperienced young blade. 460 00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:32,150 Experience isn't always necessary. 461 00:32:32,400 --> 00:32:36,518 Of course, I don't want to argue with you. About the week off, do I get it or don't I? 462 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:38,431 - You don't. - All right... 463 00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:41,150 if that's the way you feel about it. 464 00:32:43,040 --> 00:32:46,350 You know, I don't have to do this for a living. 465 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:49,753 Don't have to work at all. 466 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,596 Send in Slade or Dirk or anybody. 467 00:33:04,880 --> 00:33:08,873 Ace, you're in a mess. You got the champ signed to fight in two weeks, haven't you? 468 00:33:08,960 --> 00:33:10,712 - Yeah. - And he'll fight Lefty Dougan. 469 00:33:10,800 --> 00:33:12,279 - You ain't got Lefty Dougan. - What? 470 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:13,793 - You ain't got Dougan. - No? 471 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:15,593 - He ran out. - Ran out? 472 00:33:15,680 --> 00:33:19,070 That is a mess. To have the match all set, and the contender backs out. 473 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:21,071 That's the same thing with different words. 474 00:33:21,560 --> 00:33:22,993 Let's go down to the gym. 475 00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:28,110 - Hi, boys. - Hello, Mr. La Mont. 476 00:33:28,200 --> 00:33:30,839 Don't forget you're coming to my party tonight. 477 00:33:30,960 --> 00:33:32,552 ACE: Hi, Jim. JIM: How are you, Ace? 478 00:33:35,520 --> 00:33:36,589 Hey, Ace! 479 00:33:37,400 --> 00:33:39,436 Ace, what do you think of that guy Dougan? 480 00:33:39,520 --> 00:33:42,557 I'm not through with him. Wait till he tries to get another fight. 481 00:33:42,640 --> 00:33:44,949 I'm gonna get in touch with every promoter... 482 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:47,752 What you gonna do? Call it off? 483 00:33:47,840 --> 00:33:50,070 If I call it off, I got to pay the champ anyway. 484 00:33:50,160 --> 00:33:52,230 The kind of money he gets, it's... 485 00:33:54,640 --> 00:33:56,039 Who is that fellow? 486 00:33:59,280 --> 00:34:01,475 That's my boy, the Tiger Kid. 487 00:34:01,560 --> 00:34:03,949 Hello, Kirby. When did you get in New Orleans? 488 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:05,519 I just got in this morning. 489 00:34:05,600 --> 00:34:08,478 - So that's the Tiger Kid? - Yeah, that's him. 490 00:34:09,040 --> 00:34:11,759 - Ace, can I see you a minute? - Yeah. 491 00:34:17,080 --> 00:34:19,071 Now believe me, Ace, the Kid is good. 492 00:34:19,160 --> 00:34:21,720 Why, he's been knocking over everything that come along. 493 00:34:21,800 --> 00:34:25,236 - I've seen a lot of fighters in my time... - And I've heard a lot of talk. 494 00:34:25,320 --> 00:34:28,471 You mind having your boy go a couple of rounds with Joe Savage? 495 00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:30,039 No! I'd love it. 496 00:34:30,440 --> 00:34:33,955 - Joe. - Hey, Tiger. 497 00:34:40,520 --> 00:34:42,909 ACE: Now don't go easy with him, give him all you've got. 498 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:46,117 It's all right with me if you get him with the first punch. Go on. 499 00:35:05,160 --> 00:35:07,879 TIGER: Hi, Mr. La Mont. ACE: Hello, Tiger. 500 00:35:08,360 --> 00:35:11,193 ACE: I'd like to have a little talk with you. Come over here. 501 00:35:11,880 --> 00:35:14,155 I like the way you handle yourself, you got class. 502 00:35:14,240 --> 00:35:15,229 Thanks. 503 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:17,959 I'll see you in the dressing room in just a moment. 504 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:22,677 I think I found a fighter who can beat the champ. 505 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:27,949 And I think I found the answer to something else, too. 506 00:35:28,360 --> 00:35:31,796 Now that Ruby Carter has all those diamonds Claybourne gave her... 507 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:34,394 - she is very hard to handle. - You're right, boss. 508 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:35,674 See you later. 509 00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:39,198 That's great, and bet plenty on me, you'll double your money. 510 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:42,875 - You only got two weeks to train. - I'm in shape, I could fight him tomorrow. 511 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:44,678 You're not talking about money, are you? 512 00:35:44,760 --> 00:35:46,318 If you're talking money, talk to me. 513 00:35:46,400 --> 00:35:50,188 I'll settle that part with you later, Kirby. I wanna have a talk with the Tiger. 514 00:35:50,280 --> 00:35:51,599 All right. 515 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:55,036 I hope you appreciate what I'm doing for you. 516 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:56,189 I sure do, Mr. La Mont. 517 00:35:56,280 --> 00:35:58,669 Maybe someday I'll be able to do something for you. 518 00:35:58,760 --> 00:35:59,795 I'm coming to that. 519 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:04,670 You know, Kid, it takes a lot of money to stage a championship match. 520 00:36:04,760 --> 00:36:05,749 Yeah, I know. 521 00:36:05,840 --> 00:36:08,559 And I had plenty when I signed the champ, but... 522 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:12,754 - well, women are my weakness. - You, too? 523 00:36:13,360 --> 00:36:16,750 To tell you the truth, Kid, I sunk practically all I had on a woman. 524 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:17,955 That's bad. 525 00:36:18,040 --> 00:36:21,476 She's got something on me, you know how that is, she makes me pay. 526 00:36:21,560 --> 00:36:22,834 That's worse. 527 00:36:22,920 --> 00:36:26,629 And I have showered her with diamonds and jewels galore. 528 00:36:26,720 --> 00:36:29,154 But she's the type of woman that can't play fair. 529 00:36:29,240 --> 00:36:32,676 - That's tough, Mr. La Mont. - Tough? Why, it's terrible. 530 00:36:33,280 --> 00:36:37,831 If I could get some of the jewels back, why, it would be a cinch to put on the fight. 531 00:36:39,040 --> 00:36:42,077 - I was thinking if you would... - [Knowingly] Oh. 532 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:46,796 - You want the title, don't you? - Yeah. But she ain't got it. 533 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:50,836 There'll be nothing to it. I'll have everything arranged. 534 00:36:50,920 --> 00:36:53,354 - Who is she? - You don't need to know that. 535 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:58,510 I'll be driving her along the lake tonight, and all you have to do is... 536 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:12,195 This is quite the thing to do, drive along the lake like this. 537 00:37:12,280 --> 00:37:16,717 ACE: You and I should make a habit of it. RUBY: One bad habit is good as another. 538 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:22,632 I didn't know you liked diamonds so well or I'd have draped you with them. 539 00:37:22,840 --> 00:37:24,034 RUBY: Why didn't you? 540 00:37:24,120 --> 00:37:26,350 ACE: You haven't encouraged me very much. 541 00:37:26,440 --> 00:37:30,194 ACE: Besides I hesitated because... RUBY: The man that hesitates is last. 542 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:32,630 I haven't given up hopes yet. 543 00:37:32,720 --> 00:37:34,950 RUBY: I thought you took me out here to talk business. 544 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:38,112 ACE: On a night like this I prefer to talk... RUBY: But I'd told you... 545 00:37:38,200 --> 00:37:39,428 TIGER: Stick them up! 546 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,752 TIGER: Give me the rocks. 547 00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:46,988 ACE: Now see here. TIGER: Shut up! Come on, hurry it up. 548 00:37:47,080 --> 00:37:48,638 Give me them bracelets. 549 00:37:49,480 --> 00:37:53,393 TIGER: Come on, give me them. Hurry up. And the thing off your neck, too. 550 00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:57,071 Come on, don't stall me. 551 00:38:01,280 --> 00:38:03,714 TIGER: All right, now get going and don't stop. 552 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:13,352 This is an outrage. No one can do a thing like this to Ace La Mont and get away with it. 553 00:38:13,440 --> 00:38:16,477 I'll get that fellow if have to scour the country for him. 554 00:38:16,960 --> 00:38:19,713 Say, it's funny he didn't take your ring. 555 00:38:21,520 --> 00:38:22,748 Yes. 556 00:38:25,760 --> 00:38:27,955 [Lively instrumental music] 557 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:37,360 - I didn't know she was in town, did you? - No, I didn't. 558 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:40,512 See here, you're not gonna fall for her all over again, are you? 559 00:38:40,600 --> 00:38:43,478 - Lf you are, maybe we better not go in. - Don't worry about me. 560 00:38:43,560 --> 00:38:45,437 Come on, Ace is expecting me. 561 00:38:46,040 --> 00:38:47,996 Coming, bunny boy? 562 00:38:48,960 --> 00:38:50,075 Yeah, sure. 563 00:38:57,320 --> 00:39:00,710 - Where is the party for the fighters? - Right in there. 564 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:05,436 - Ace there? - No, he's upstairs. 565 00:39:05,600 --> 00:39:06,589 Thanks. 566 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:09,471 [Slow instrumental music] 567 00:39:56,520 --> 00:39:59,318 ACE: Nice work, Kid. Just as smooth and easy. 568 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:02,836 TIGER: I hope it stays that way. Jails are draughty this time of the year. 569 00:40:02,920 --> 00:40:05,912 Don't worry. No one would have known you in a million years. 570 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,956 I hardly recognised you myself. 571 00:40:11,920 --> 00:40:13,353 TIGER: Swell stuff, Ace. 572 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:15,710 I'll put it away and we'll join the party. 573 00:40:55,800 --> 00:40:57,995 [Band playing lively song] 574 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:11,757 [Singing] Folks, I've just come down Down from Memphis town 575 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:14,792 That's where people smile smile at you all the while 576 00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:17,718 Hospitality They were good to me 577 00:41:17,800 --> 00:41:20,678 I couldn't spend a dime I had the grandest time 578 00:41:20,760 --> 00:41:23,274 I went out dancing with a Tennessee dear 579 00:41:23,360 --> 00:41:26,636 They had a fellow there named Handy with a band you should hear 580 00:41:26,720 --> 00:41:29,792 While the white folks gently swayed All those darkies played 581 00:41:30,120 --> 00:41:31,599 real harmony 582 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:36,318 I never will forget the tune that they call the Memphis blues 583 00:41:36,680 --> 00:41:38,671 Oh, those blues 584 00:41:44,800 --> 00:41:47,951 They've got a fiddler up there who always slickens his hair 585 00:41:48,040 --> 00:41:50,713 And, boy, he sure do pull some bow 586 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:55,191 And when the big bassoon seconds to the trombone's croon 587 00:41:55,320 --> 00:41:57,197 Oh, yeah 588 00:41:57,440 --> 00:42:01,513 No one can make it like that piano man 589 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:06,870 They got a hot cornet that you could never forget 590 00:42:07,080 --> 00:42:09,799 Oh, play it, boy 591 00:42:09,880 --> 00:42:13,190 When the drum goes wild Mother, come and get your child 592 00:42:13,280 --> 00:42:14,269 [Drum solo] 593 00:42:15,680 --> 00:42:19,753 I brought them here 'cause I couldn't bear to lose 594 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:23,071 those Memphis blues 595 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:44,309 There's too much fuss being made over this woman. 596 00:42:44,400 --> 00:42:46,868 Don't think you're fooling me. You're in love with her. 597 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:47,995 ACE: That again? 598 00:42:48,080 --> 00:42:50,150 Yes, I was good enough for you till she came here. 599 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:53,437 You're working here and getting paid. If you're dissatisfied, get out. 600 00:42:53,520 --> 00:42:56,717 - Ace, you can't do this to me. - You're getting to be a nuisance. 601 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,592 [Band playing lively music] 602 00:43:17,960 --> 00:43:19,075 TIGER: Hello, Ruby. 603 00:43:20,360 --> 00:43:22,715 I didn't expect to meet you in this town. 604 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,597 - No? - No. 605 00:43:25,160 --> 00:43:27,276 I didn't think I'd ever see you again. 606 00:43:27,960 --> 00:43:30,758 You don't mean to tell me you actually missed me. 607 00:43:31,480 --> 00:43:35,268 More than that. I can't get you out of my mind, Ruby. 608 00:43:35,680 --> 00:43:38,478 - I think about you all the time. - Oh, yeah? 609 00:43:39,600 --> 00:43:41,477 Did you ever give me a second thought? 610 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:44,838 Do you suppose I could forget a guy as good as you? 611 00:43:45,000 --> 00:43:47,673 - You mean that? - Of course. 612 00:43:48,320 --> 00:43:52,359 BUNNY BOY: Why don't you join the party? They got wine, they got whiskey, they got... 613 00:43:53,040 --> 00:43:54,439 Who's your friend? 614 00:43:56,440 --> 00:43:59,955 - You don't know him? - No. 615 00:44:03,920 --> 00:44:04,955 You don't know her? 616 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:07,600 I'm glad you mentioned it, I was gonna tell you about that. 617 00:44:07,680 --> 00:44:09,716 You were gonna tell me about it, huh? 618 00:44:09,800 --> 00:44:11,279 I'll be back in a minute, Ruby. 619 00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:13,271 BUNNY BOY: Look, it was a joke. TIGER: A joke? 620 00:44:13,360 --> 00:44:15,954 BUNNY BOY: Me and Kirby... TIGER: You and Kirby fixed it, eh? 621 00:44:16,040 --> 00:44:17,029 [Thwack] 622 00:44:25,040 --> 00:44:28,635 - Hi. - I'll be right over with you, boys. 623 00:44:29,160 --> 00:44:32,994 There's lots of things I would like to talk over with you, Ruby. 624 00:44:33,520 --> 00:44:37,229 - But there's not much privacy here. - You're right. 625 00:44:50,640 --> 00:44:52,870 You might have known you could trust me. 626 00:44:52,960 --> 00:44:55,076 Ruby, you don't realise what you've done to me. 627 00:44:55,160 --> 00:44:58,391 Been so long since I was alone with you, since I had you in my arms. 628 00:44:58,480 --> 00:45:01,074 Said you had a lot to tell me. I'm waiting to hear it. 629 00:45:04,480 --> 00:45:07,995 - What's the matter, Ruby? - What've you been doing lately? 630 00:45:09,440 --> 00:45:10,759 Yeah, I forgot to tell you. 631 00:45:10,840 --> 00:45:13,513 I'm gonna fight the champ. I just put over the deal with Ace. 632 00:45:13,600 --> 00:45:16,034 - I've been doing all right lately. - Well? 633 00:45:16,480 --> 00:45:18,630 RUBY: You've been doing all right? TIGER: Yep. 634 00:45:19,240 --> 00:45:20,639 TIGER: I'm on my way to the top. 635 00:45:20,720 --> 00:45:23,154 TIGER: What I want to know is if I made the grade with you. 636 00:45:23,240 --> 00:45:24,639 What do you think? 637 00:45:27,040 --> 00:45:30,749 Honey, I'm not feeling sentimental. 638 00:45:30,840 --> 00:45:33,798 What's wrong, Ruby? You have changed. I can't figure you out. 639 00:45:33,880 --> 00:45:36,110 - You will. - Is there some other guy? 640 00:45:36,880 --> 00:45:37,869 No. 641 00:45:38,240 --> 00:45:41,152 From now on, you're gonna be my special problem. 642 00:45:41,240 --> 00:45:42,798 And I ain't gonna neglect you. 643 00:45:42,880 --> 00:45:44,711 TIGER: That's what I wanna hear you say. 644 00:45:44,800 --> 00:45:46,233 TIGER: When can I see you again? 645 00:45:46,320 --> 00:45:47,514 Anytime. 646 00:45:51,800 --> 00:45:54,598 - Good night. - Good night, Ruby. 647 00:46:00,000 --> 00:46:01,991 [Sad instrumental music] 648 00:46:04,400 --> 00:46:05,515 Good night. 649 00:46:09,160 --> 00:46:12,436 Trying to outsmart me, what a laugh that is. 650 00:46:13,440 --> 00:46:16,512 Fooling with one of the smartest dames he ever put his arms around. 651 00:46:22,880 --> 00:46:25,348 I sees you and Mr. Tiger is together again. 652 00:46:25,440 --> 00:46:27,874 You think we're together, you're a bad judge of distance. 653 00:46:28,160 --> 00:46:30,754 Why, if he was the last man on earth, I wouldn't... 654 00:46:31,360 --> 00:46:34,079 - I wouldn't... - The last man? 655 00:46:34,320 --> 00:46:37,198 Maybe I'm taking in a little too much territory. 656 00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:45,075 EBEN: Who's the cause of all sickness? ALL: The Devil. 657 00:46:45,160 --> 00:46:48,118 EBEN: Who's the cause of poor crops? ALL: The Devil. 658 00:46:48,200 --> 00:46:51,237 - Who's the cause of all evil? - The Devil. 659 00:46:51,360 --> 00:46:54,079 - What did the Devil ever do for us? - Nothing. 660 00:46:54,160 --> 00:46:58,199 Not a thing. I'm going to take up a collection to fight the Devil. 661 00:46:58,280 --> 00:47:01,716 And I want you all to show me how much you hate him. 662 00:47:01,800 --> 00:47:03,199 [Crowd cheering] 663 00:47:03,480 --> 00:47:05,471 [Spiritual music playing] 664 00:47:11,480 --> 00:47:14,677 - Where's that music coming from? - That's Brother Eben and his flock. 665 00:47:14,760 --> 00:47:16,637 He preaches bad sass to the Devil. 666 00:47:16,720 --> 00:47:20,554 I was thinking if you won't be needing me, I'd like to go to that meeting tonight. 667 00:47:20,640 --> 00:47:22,631 - You can go after I'm dressed. - Yes, ma'am. 668 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:24,796 Mr. Brooks sure been good to you. 669 00:47:24,880 --> 00:47:28,350 Wasn't you just a little bit nervous when he gave you all those presents? 670 00:47:28,440 --> 00:47:30,954 No, I was calm and collected. 671 00:47:33,000 --> 00:47:36,231 There was no reason for him giving me all those wonderful presents. 672 00:47:36,320 --> 00:47:39,278 I don't know him much better than I know Shakespeare. 673 00:47:39,360 --> 00:47:43,353 Shakespeare? I don't remember any Mr. Shakespeare calling on you. 674 00:47:44,440 --> 00:47:47,273 - That was before you came with me. - I see. 675 00:47:48,920 --> 00:47:51,593 It's gonna hurt, but I'm gonna give all those jewels back. 676 00:47:51,680 --> 00:47:53,910 RUBY: That is if I get them back. JASMINE: What? 677 00:47:54,000 --> 00:47:57,197 I'm saying I shouldn't have taken them in the first place. 678 00:47:57,320 --> 00:48:01,074 When it comes to refusing jewellery, I got about as much willpower as a flea... 679 00:48:01,160 --> 00:48:02,309 that's weak. 680 00:48:03,400 --> 00:48:05,595 JASMINE: All my life I've been looking for a man... 681 00:48:05,680 --> 00:48:07,910 that's big, handsome, and got plenty of money. 682 00:48:08,000 --> 00:48:10,355 What you've been looking for is three men. 683 00:48:10,440 --> 00:48:12,112 - Are you in love? - Uh-huh. 684 00:48:12,200 --> 00:48:14,395 JASMINE: What kind of husband should I get? 685 00:48:14,480 --> 00:48:17,153 Why don't you take a single man? Leave the husbands alone. 686 00:48:17,240 --> 00:48:19,674 RUBY: And that's one to remember. JASMINE: Yes, ma'am. 687 00:48:20,200 --> 00:48:24,318 I still don't understand why you is giving Mr. Claybourne all those jewels back. 688 00:48:24,400 --> 00:48:27,278 I'm going to stop this thing before it goes too far. 689 00:48:27,600 --> 00:48:29,795 I could like him very much. 690 00:48:30,280 --> 00:48:31,952 I don't think I'd make him happy. 691 00:48:32,680 --> 00:48:34,398 And people would talk. 692 00:48:34,480 --> 00:48:36,710 JASMINE: What could anybody say about you, Miss Ruby? 693 00:48:36,800 --> 00:48:39,473 People get reputations from people talking about people... 694 00:48:39,560 --> 00:48:41,198 when they don't even know the people. 695 00:48:41,280 --> 00:48:42,998 Yeah, saying things that ain't true. 696 00:48:43,080 --> 00:48:44,638 Give me my pocketbook. 697 00:48:45,480 --> 00:48:48,278 When you go to that prayer meeting say a little prayer for me. 698 00:48:48,360 --> 00:48:49,793 Yes, ma'am, I sure will. 699 00:48:49,880 --> 00:48:52,997 Here, put that in the collection, and be sure not to take any change. 700 00:48:53,080 --> 00:48:55,071 No, ma'am. 701 00:48:56,720 --> 00:49:01,555 EBEN: [Singing] Pray, children 702 00:49:06,560 --> 00:49:09,552 Pray, pray children 703 00:49:09,640 --> 00:49:12,313 and you'll be saved 704 00:49:12,400 --> 00:49:14,118 WOMAN 1: Preach it, brother, preach it. 705 00:49:14,200 --> 00:49:15,758 MAN 1: Tell it now, tell it now. 706 00:49:16,280 --> 00:49:19,750 EBEN: [Singing] Pray, children 707 00:49:19,920 --> 00:49:21,512 Bow down, bow down. 708 00:49:24,840 --> 00:49:26,558 WOMAN 2: Yeah, Lord, yeah, Lord. 709 00:49:35,920 --> 00:49:37,911 [Singing lively spiritual song] 710 00:49:57,040 --> 00:49:58,632 Bow down, bow down. 711 00:50:01,240 --> 00:50:03,117 WOMEN: Tell it, now, tell it now. 712 00:50:09,600 --> 00:50:12,956 [Singing] Oh, I'm gonna drown 713 00:50:13,040 --> 00:50:16,635 down in those troubled waters 714 00:50:16,720 --> 00:50:20,554 They're creeping round my soul 715 00:50:21,920 --> 00:50:25,356 They're way beyond control 716 00:50:25,720 --> 00:50:30,555 And they'll wash my sins away before the morning 717 00:50:30,640 --> 00:50:35,634 They say that I'm one of the Devil's daughters 718 00:50:36,560 --> 00:50:39,199 They look at me with scorn 719 00:50:41,080 --> 00:50:44,516 I'll never hear that horn 720 00:50:45,240 --> 00:50:50,109 I'll be underneath the water Judgement morning 721 00:50:50,800 --> 00:50:54,475 Oh, Lord, am I to blame? 722 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:59,469 Must I bow my head in shame 723 00:51:00,880 --> 00:51:05,749 if people go round scandalising my name? 724 00:51:08,800 --> 00:51:11,792 I'm gonna drown 725 00:51:11,880 --> 00:51:15,475 down in those troubled waters 726 00:51:15,960 --> 00:51:18,952 They're creeping round my soul 727 00:51:20,800 --> 00:51:23,792 They're way beyond control 728 00:51:24,280 --> 00:51:26,953 And they'll wash my sins away 729 00:51:27,040 --> 00:51:30,555 before the morning 730 00:51:30,640 --> 00:51:32,631 [Spiritual song continuing] 731 00:51:47,000 --> 00:51:48,991 Preach it, brother, preach it. 732 00:52:07,440 --> 00:52:11,035 [Singing] Oh, Lord, am I to blame? 733 00:52:11,920 --> 00:52:14,912 Must I bow my head in shame 734 00:52:16,400 --> 00:52:21,269 if people go round scandalising my name? 735 00:52:23,960 --> 00:52:27,032 I'm gonna drown 736 00:52:27,120 --> 00:52:30,078 down in those troubled waters 737 00:52:30,760 --> 00:52:34,230 They're creeping round my soul 738 00:52:35,920 --> 00:52:38,798 They're way beyond control 739 00:52:39,480 --> 00:52:42,119 And they'll wash my sins away 740 00:52:42,200 --> 00:52:46,591 before the morning 741 00:52:47,280 --> 00:52:49,430 EBEN: Are you a sinner? WOMAN 4: No, I'm not! 742 00:52:49,520 --> 00:52:52,159 WOMAN 5: Yes, yes! 743 00:52:56,280 --> 00:52:57,269 Hallelujah! 744 00:52:57,560 --> 00:53:01,838 MAN 2: Yes, my soul is God's. 745 00:53:09,080 --> 00:53:12,152 JOE: Come on, Tony, hurry up. We'll be late for the fight. 746 00:53:12,240 --> 00:53:13,559 All right, Joe. 747 00:53:19,920 --> 00:53:22,480 Come on, give me my furs. What are you doing there? 748 00:53:22,560 --> 00:53:26,348 Watching that gambling man. He may cheat on dice but he won't cheat on me. 749 00:53:26,440 --> 00:53:29,318 RUBY: You want him to be a good man. JASMINE: He is a good man. 750 00:53:29,400 --> 00:53:32,756 RUBY: You mean he's a good man. JASMINE: [Laughing] That's it. Yes, ma'am. 751 00:53:33,800 --> 00:53:35,916 I hopes you enjoy the big fight. 752 00:53:36,000 --> 00:53:38,230 I will, if everything goes the way I want it to. 753 00:53:38,320 --> 00:53:40,959 I know you is dying for the Tiger Kid to win. 754 00:53:41,320 --> 00:53:42,309 That reminds me... 755 00:53:42,400 --> 00:53:45,073 Brooks Claybourne has been losing a lot of money gambling. 756 00:53:45,160 --> 00:53:48,152 RUBY: I want you to tell him not to bet on the Tiger Kid... 757 00:53:48,240 --> 00:53:51,277 because the only way to get even is to bet against him. Understand? 758 00:53:51,360 --> 00:53:53,191 - Yes. - Yes, what? 759 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:56,836 - Yes, ma'am. - No. What did I just tell you? 760 00:53:56,920 --> 00:54:00,276 JASMINE: You want me to tell the Tiger Kid he can't win. 761 00:54:00,360 --> 00:54:01,395 No, no. 762 00:54:01,480 --> 00:54:05,234 JASMINE: I knows. You want me to tell Mr. Brooks to bet on the Tiger Kid. 763 00:54:05,760 --> 00:54:08,320 Never mind. I'll attend to it myself. 764 00:54:08,400 --> 00:54:10,356 - Go get my jewel case. - Yes. 765 00:54:11,640 --> 00:54:12,914 [Knocking on door] 766 00:54:16,040 --> 00:54:17,234 Come in. 767 00:54:18,640 --> 00:54:21,791 ACE: I see you're all ready. RUBY: Yeah. Got the seats? 768 00:54:21,880 --> 00:54:24,792 In the Tiger Kid's corner. That's where you wanted them, isn't it? 769 00:54:24,880 --> 00:54:26,154 Betting heavy on him, ain't you? 770 00:54:26,240 --> 00:54:28,117 Never made heavier bets in my life. 771 00:54:28,200 --> 00:54:30,760 It ought to be easy money for you today. 772 00:54:30,840 --> 00:54:32,478 - Shall we go? - Yeah. 773 00:54:33,240 --> 00:54:37,518 Now, Ace, I want you to put these in a safe place. I've been robbed once. 774 00:54:38,480 --> 00:54:39,515 Oh, yes. 775 00:54:39,600 --> 00:54:42,831 I don't feel like wearing them and I don't want to take any chances. 776 00:54:42,920 --> 00:54:45,070 All right, I'll put them away. 777 00:55:33,520 --> 00:55:36,432 - All right. - Yeah. Just a minute. 778 00:55:43,480 --> 00:55:45,948 - Ready? - I'm more than ready. 779 00:55:49,360 --> 00:55:52,352 ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen... 780 00:55:52,720 --> 00:55:57,589 the main bout this afternoon for the Championship of the World. 781 00:55:57,840 --> 00:56:02,152 In this corner, introducing the champion, Battling Burke. 782 00:56:04,880 --> 00:56:09,431 In this corner, the challenger, from St. Louis, the Tiger Kid. 783 00:56:09,840 --> 00:56:11,478 The referee. 784 00:56:26,640 --> 00:56:27,629 [Bell rings] 785 00:56:50,000 --> 00:56:51,274 SPECTATOR: Get in that fight. 786 00:56:59,600 --> 00:57:00,589 [Bell rings] 787 00:57:04,080 --> 00:57:05,354 You're doing swell, Tiger. 788 00:57:05,440 --> 00:57:08,512 - Got a lot of money on you. Get it over with. - Just a few more rounds. 789 00:57:08,600 --> 00:57:10,192 Give the crowd their money's worth. 790 00:57:10,840 --> 00:57:13,513 Sure, this is only the 27th round. Ace, give him time. 791 00:57:15,280 --> 00:57:17,999 Go after him fast this round, champ. You can nail him. 792 00:57:18,320 --> 00:57:19,992 Yeah, if I can find him. 793 00:57:22,280 --> 00:57:23,269 [Bell rings] 794 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:46,916 Ruby, looks like a knockout. 795 00:57:56,200 --> 00:57:57,599 [Crowd cheering] 796 00:58:12,600 --> 00:58:13,589 [Bell rings] 797 00:58:17,200 --> 00:58:19,475 - Give him the bottle. - Oh, Tiger. 798 00:58:25,640 --> 00:58:27,756 Ace, have you heard any more about my diamonds? 799 00:58:27,840 --> 00:58:31,310 No, I haven't, but I ought to hear something any day now. 800 00:58:36,000 --> 00:58:36,989 [Bell rings] 801 00:59:19,480 --> 00:59:20,469 [Crowd cheering] 802 00:59:23,560 --> 00:59:25,676 What's the matter with you, Tiger? Get up. 803 00:59:25,760 --> 00:59:27,796 With only four seconds to go. Can you imagine? 804 00:59:27,880 --> 00:59:29,996 You could knock me over with a feather. 805 00:59:51,680 --> 00:59:54,069 I've got three down on him. 806 00:59:54,600 --> 00:59:57,637 BROOKS: Gentlemen, I was very lucky. MAN: I'll say you were lucky. 807 00:59:57,720 --> 01:00:01,474 Might've been different if Ruby Carter hadn't told you who to bet on. 808 01:00:01,560 --> 01:00:02,834 MAN: Glad I didn't bet any more. 809 01:00:02,920 --> 01:00:06,117 BROOKS: Thank you, gentlemen. MAN: I've got a few dollars left anyway. 810 01:00:06,200 --> 01:00:07,918 I'd like to figure this thing out. 811 01:00:08,000 --> 01:00:11,470 You're a smart guy, Ace, you ought to be able to do that. 812 01:00:18,880 --> 01:00:21,075 [Lively piano music] 813 01:00:21,960 --> 01:00:25,157 - They're all here, Ace, waiting to be paid off. - All right. 814 01:00:25,600 --> 01:00:26,589 Hi, Ace. 815 01:00:27,440 --> 01:00:30,193 Hello, boys. I'll be down in just a moment. 816 01:00:31,680 --> 01:00:33,636 Too bad you lost, I feel sorry for you. 817 01:00:33,720 --> 01:00:37,474 That's the kindest thing you ever said. I'm starting to think you like me at last. 818 01:00:37,560 --> 01:00:40,074 I'm just starting to find out what kind of guy you are. 819 01:00:40,160 --> 01:00:42,037 - I wish you found that before. - Why before? 820 01:00:42,320 --> 01:00:45,039 - I'm desperate financially. - You mean you're broke? 821 01:00:45,120 --> 01:00:47,076 As bad as that if I pay off those fight bets. 822 01:00:47,160 --> 01:00:49,515 I have the money to meet them, but it'll clean me out. 823 01:00:50,000 --> 01:00:51,877 That could have happened to anybody. 824 01:00:51,960 --> 01:00:54,633 I've decided I won't hold the bank for that phoney fight. 825 01:00:54,720 --> 01:00:58,474 Why should I turn over all my money for some rotten bets I shouldn't have lost? 826 01:00:58,560 --> 01:00:59,595 What're you gonna do? 827 01:00:59,680 --> 01:01:03,719 With the money I have here in my safe, you and I could open up somewhere else. 828 01:01:03,800 --> 01:01:05,870 Now that I know you like me pretty well... 829 01:01:05,960 --> 01:01:09,748 I don't mind telling you, if I pay off, this whole thing will cost me $200,000. 830 01:01:09,840 --> 01:01:13,628 - Yeah? - Suppose this place was to burn down. 831 01:01:14,240 --> 01:01:18,153 Suppose it got out that all my money and assets were destroyed in the fire. 832 01:01:18,400 --> 01:01:20,914 No one could blame a man who couldn't pay off. 833 01:01:21,000 --> 01:01:23,992 - Pretty smart guy, Ace. - We could go to Havana. What do you say? 834 01:01:24,080 --> 01:01:26,116 I'll make you the queen of the gambling salons... 835 01:01:26,200 --> 01:01:28,395 clothe you with diamonds, lay the world at your feet. 836 01:01:28,480 --> 01:01:31,358 - You impress me. - You do like me, just a little, don't you? 837 01:01:31,440 --> 01:01:33,112 Come on, we got to get out of here. 838 01:01:33,200 --> 01:01:35,839 All right. You get everything packed. I'll be right back. 839 01:01:36,120 --> 01:01:38,554 RUBY: Jasmine. JASMINE: Yes? 840 01:01:39,160 --> 01:01:42,038 Pack my things. Mr. La Mont and I are leaving. 841 01:01:42,120 --> 01:01:44,031 You mean you're going away with Mr. La Mont? 842 01:01:45,360 --> 01:01:48,033 I'm surprised at you going away with him. 843 01:01:48,120 --> 01:01:49,473 I'm surprised you think I would. 844 01:01:49,560 --> 01:01:52,358 Why, the guy's no good. He never was any good, never will be. 845 01:01:52,440 --> 01:01:53,429 He was born that way. 846 01:01:54,120 --> 01:01:56,680 His mother should've thrown him away and kept the stork. 847 01:01:56,760 --> 01:01:57,829 Come on, let's go. 848 01:01:59,760 --> 01:02:00,954 [Band playing upbeat music] 849 01:02:01,040 --> 01:02:02,951 CROUPIER: Molly, Ace. 850 01:02:10,800 --> 01:02:13,394 Will you wait here, I want to talk to you in a little while. 851 01:02:13,480 --> 01:02:16,074 - What is it? - I just realised, I've neglected you lately. 852 01:02:16,160 --> 01:02:18,628 And I'm going to see that you get what you deserve. 853 01:02:19,160 --> 01:02:20,673 Later, dear. 854 01:02:20,760 --> 01:02:23,479 Never mind. You go and finish the packing. I got things to do. 855 01:02:23,560 --> 01:02:24,549 Yes, ma'am. 856 01:02:41,840 --> 01:02:45,435 You fellows are sure lucky dogs. But I'm a good loser. 857 01:02:45,840 --> 01:02:47,592 See the boys have a drink, will you? 858 01:02:47,680 --> 01:02:49,989 STOGIE: With pleasure. ACE: Make yourselves comfortable. 859 01:02:50,080 --> 01:02:53,834 I'll have your money in a few minutes. I must get it out of my safe. Excuse me. 860 01:03:19,320 --> 01:03:22,790 Go get yourself dressed. Get those bags down the back way. 861 01:03:23,560 --> 01:03:25,630 And have a carriage wait at the side door. 862 01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:30,191 - You sure seem different tonight, Ace. - Yes. 863 01:03:30,280 --> 01:03:32,589 Things are going to be different from now on, my dear. 864 01:03:33,080 --> 01:03:36,117 What're you laughing at? Don't laugh like that. It frightens me. 865 01:03:36,200 --> 01:03:39,317 I'm thinking how much easier I'll let you off than I did the others. 866 01:03:39,400 --> 01:03:42,198 You said you didn't want to be treated like them? All right. 867 01:03:42,280 --> 01:03:44,475 - I'll treat you differently. - What do you mean? 868 01:03:44,560 --> 01:03:46,869 I'll show you. No, don't run away. 869 01:03:49,000 --> 01:03:51,116 MOLLY: Ace, don't. Let me go. 870 01:03:51,200 --> 01:03:52,189 [Molly screams] 871 01:03:52,280 --> 01:03:53,269 [Thud] 872 01:03:57,920 --> 01:04:00,150 Seems like a lot of things been going around here. 873 01:04:00,240 --> 01:04:03,915 I'm getting even with two guys that are so low, they could walk under the door... 874 01:04:04,000 --> 01:04:05,399 without taking their hats off. 875 01:04:06,200 --> 01:04:09,237 Let me tell you something. Don't let a man put anything over on you. 876 01:04:09,320 --> 01:04:10,355 Outside of an umbrella. 877 01:04:10,440 --> 01:04:11,429 Yes, ma'am. 878 01:04:12,320 --> 01:04:13,309 [Knocking on door] 879 01:04:14,520 --> 01:04:15,509 Come in. 880 01:04:15,920 --> 01:04:17,319 [Soft instrumental music] 881 01:04:21,160 --> 01:04:22,388 RUBY: Sorry you lost. 882 01:04:22,480 --> 01:04:25,870 I lost, but you ain't so sorry. I heard you did pretty good for yourself. 883 01:04:25,960 --> 01:04:28,155 - I always do. What's it gotta do with you? - Nothing. 884 01:04:28,240 --> 01:04:30,549 It's funny, you telling Claybourne to bet against me. 885 01:04:30,640 --> 01:04:32,392 I hear he bet some of your money, too. 886 01:04:32,480 --> 01:04:35,916 You're wrong. Whoever said that was misinformed. Tell him I said so, too. 887 01:04:36,000 --> 01:04:38,150 What do you know about that fight that I don't? 888 01:04:38,240 --> 01:04:41,152 - Why come to me? Ask Ace about it. - He wouldn't know anything. 889 01:04:41,240 --> 01:04:43,276 - Ask him why he's leaving the joint? - Leaving? 890 01:04:43,360 --> 01:04:46,511 - He's getting ready to clear out. - What's that got to do with it? 891 01:04:46,600 --> 01:04:48,318 - I'll smarten you up. - What do you mean? 892 01:04:48,400 --> 01:04:49,435 I'll tell you. 893 01:04:51,800 --> 01:04:53,791 [Soft instrumental music continues] 894 01:04:59,840 --> 01:05:02,308 TIGER: You mean I was drugged? RUBY: Something like that. 895 01:05:02,400 --> 01:05:04,630 You remember when Ace gave you that water bottle? 896 01:05:04,720 --> 01:05:07,712 You know what happened to you right after that. 897 01:05:08,040 --> 01:05:09,871 Yeah, he did give me that bottle. 898 01:05:10,080 --> 01:05:13,356 Why, that dirty double-crosser. He ain't gonna get away with that. 899 01:05:13,440 --> 01:05:15,954 - Where are you going? - I'll get him and tie him in knots. 900 01:05:16,040 --> 01:05:18,110 Right this way. It's a short cut. 901 01:05:21,040 --> 01:05:23,998 - I've been robbed. - Yeah, I got robbed, too. 902 01:05:24,320 --> 01:05:25,799 And you did it. 903 01:05:25,960 --> 01:05:28,269 - What do you mean? - You'll find out what I mean. 904 01:05:28,360 --> 01:05:30,920 I'll show you how it feels to be knocked out, you dirty... 905 01:05:31,000 --> 01:05:32,069 ACE: Tiger, you're crazy. 906 01:05:32,760 --> 01:05:34,751 [Dramatic instrumental music] 907 01:05:42,560 --> 01:05:44,551 [Soft instrumental music] 908 01:06:07,760 --> 01:06:08,954 He's croaked. 909 01:06:09,600 --> 01:06:10,828 And you did it. 910 01:06:11,000 --> 01:06:14,151 I didn't mean to do it. I knocked him down. I guess he hit his head. 911 01:06:14,240 --> 01:06:17,437 You're not only a thief, but a murderer. I got you where I want you. 912 01:06:17,520 --> 01:06:20,990 I'll have a ringside seat at your hanging and I'll wear these. Recognise them? 913 01:06:21,080 --> 01:06:24,072 Take a good look, it's the last time you'll see them or me, either. 914 01:06:24,160 --> 01:06:26,913 - I'm leaving here right now. - You got to listen. You're wrong. 915 01:06:27,000 --> 01:06:29,036 I saw you hand those rocks to Ace myself. 916 01:06:29,120 --> 01:06:31,509 TIGER: I didn't know it was you. I thought it was Molly. 917 01:06:31,600 --> 01:06:33,636 - It's a good story. - I didn't know it was you. 918 01:06:33,720 --> 01:06:35,790 - Keep it up and you'll believe it yourself. - Wait. 919 01:06:35,880 --> 01:06:39,509 I thought I was doing Ace a favour. He told me about a dame blackmailing him... 920 01:06:46,720 --> 01:06:49,359 I don't know why I want to believe you, but... 921 01:06:49,840 --> 01:06:51,671 - We got to get out. - I can't do that. 922 01:06:51,760 --> 01:06:53,557 - Why? - The law would catch up with us. 923 01:06:53,640 --> 01:06:55,790 I gotta stay and face it or I'll be held for murder. 924 01:06:55,880 --> 01:06:59,316 - It was an accident. You didn't mean it. - Nobody will believe that. 925 01:07:01,360 --> 01:07:02,429 Wait a minute. 926 01:07:41,000 --> 01:07:42,991 [Molly screaming] 927 01:07:46,200 --> 01:07:48,031 TIGER: What's wrong? RUBY: That's Molly. 928 01:07:48,160 --> 01:07:50,390 See if he's got the key in his pocket. 929 01:07:51,880 --> 01:07:55,077 He was gonna burn her. I didn't think he was that cold. 930 01:07:56,000 --> 01:07:57,991 [Fast-paced instrumental music] 931 01:08:07,080 --> 01:08:08,354 Give me the fire department. 932 01:08:08,440 --> 01:08:09,555 TIGER: We got to go. 933 01:08:09,640 --> 01:08:12,438 RUBY: I'll be right with you. Take her down the back way. 934 01:08:14,480 --> 01:08:16,710 Yeah, the fire department. 935 01:08:18,000 --> 01:08:19,149 What? 936 01:08:19,240 --> 01:08:21,151 Do I mind holding the wire? 937 01:08:21,360 --> 01:08:24,113 No, I don't mind. I'm in a burning building. 938 01:08:24,640 --> 01:08:26,870 Yeah, Ace La Mont's Sensation House. 939 01:08:26,960 --> 01:08:29,315 Yeah, you better tell him. Because I got to go. 940 01:08:30,000 --> 01:08:31,752 I did the best I could. 941 01:08:38,000 --> 01:08:39,479 [Fire bell clanging] 942 01:08:53,160 --> 01:08:54,479 Get back. 943 01:08:58,000 --> 01:08:58,989 FIRE CHIEF: Who is that? 944 01:08:59,080 --> 01:09:00,115 Ace La Mont. 945 01:09:00,200 --> 01:09:02,031 - Unconscious? - Dead. 946 01:09:03,400 --> 01:09:06,312 - Too bad, he was a great fellow. - Yeah? 947 01:09:18,400 --> 01:09:20,391 [Soft organ music] 948 01:09:20,480 --> 01:09:22,152 JUDGE: By the power vested in me... 949 01:09:22,240 --> 01:09:25,710 and by virtue of the solemn promises you have here made, one to another... 950 01:09:25,800 --> 01:09:27,791 I hereby pronounce you man and wife. 951 01:09:27,880 --> 01:09:31,111 - Thank you, Judge. - I want to wish you a lot of happiness. 952 01:09:31,200 --> 01:09:33,760 - Good luck to both of you. - Thank you. 953 01:09:33,840 --> 01:09:36,798 And I want to wish you the same. I'm the best man. 954 01:09:37,360 --> 01:09:40,636 You're the best man, huh? That's what you think. 955 01:09:41,920 --> 01:09:43,911 [Romantic instrumental music] 956 01:09:58,160 --> 01:10:00,151 [Lively instrumental music]