1 00:00:02,769 --> 00:00:08,007 Well, dear, is the morning 2 00:00:08,008 --> 00:00:10,075 than your attractive family? 3 00:00:10,076 --> 00:00:11,410 - Yeah, Dad. 4 00:00:11,411 --> 00:00:14,880 If you want to get hip on sports and stuff, just ask me. 5 00:00:14,881 --> 00:00:16,181 - I'm sorry, dear. 6 00:00:16,182 --> 00:00:19,051 I was looking at classified ads for engineers. 7 00:00:19,052 --> 00:00:21,587 - Are you thinking about getting a new job, Dad? 8 00:00:21,588 --> 00:00:23,222 - Could be. 9 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:26,125 - Wouldn't it be wonderful if you got a high salary 10 00:00:26,126 --> 00:00:28,761 job with some big corporation, and we never 11 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:31,430 even had to think about budgeting? 12 00:00:31,431 --> 00:00:34,800 - Dad might even be a president of some big company. 13 00:00:34,801 --> 00:00:36,135 - Come now, Dennis. 14 00:00:36,136 --> 00:00:40,372 - President Dad, how about having the last hot biscuit? 15 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,707 - Why thank you, Dennis. 16 00:00:41,708 --> 00:00:45,377 I am rather hungry this morning. - Gosh. 17 00:00:45,378 --> 00:00:48,080 Just because you're a president, you 18 00:00:48,081 --> 00:00:52,284 didn't have to take me up on it. 19 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:54,754 [theme music] 20 00:01:25,652 --> 00:01:27,086 - That's a valuable suggestion. 21 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:31,523 [buzzing] Yes? 22 00:01:31,524 --> 00:01:32,858 Oh? 23 00:01:32,859 --> 00:01:34,226 It's a long distance for you, Henry. 24 00:01:34,227 --> 00:01:35,160 Chicago. 25 00:01:35,161 --> 00:01:36,228 - Oh, Chicago. 26 00:01:36,229 --> 00:01:37,529 I'll take it in my office, Mr. Trask. 27 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:39,732 - No, no, no, Henry, use my desk. 28 00:01:39,733 --> 00:01:41,567 - If you don't mind, sir, it might be personal. 29 00:01:41,568 --> 00:01:42,868 - Now, you go right ahead, Henry. 30 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:44,436 I'm due at the bank, anyway. 31 00:01:44,437 --> 00:01:45,605 - Thank you, Mr. Trask. 32 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:50,976 Henry Mitchell speaking. 33 00:01:50,977 --> 00:01:52,344 - Hello, Mitchell. 34 00:01:52,345 --> 00:01:55,214 Herbert Gabe Bromley of Bromley Corporation, Chicago. 35 00:01:55,215 --> 00:01:57,883 Tom Bissle, a friend of yours, recommended you. 36 00:01:57,884 --> 00:02:00,919 Now, I have your personal data sheet here before me, 37 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:03,722 and so far I like what I see. 38 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:04,890 - Yes, sir. 39 00:02:04,891 --> 00:02:06,892 - I can use a man with your qualifications. 40 00:02:06,893 --> 00:02:07,860 Yes, sir. 41 00:02:07,861 --> 00:02:10,195 - That's very nice to hear, sir. 42 00:02:10,196 --> 00:02:11,263 - Yes. 43 00:02:11,264 --> 00:02:12,831 Now, I want someone to work with me 44 00:02:12,832 --> 00:02:15,267 closely as my administrative assistant. 45 00:02:15,268 --> 00:02:16,468 - Yes, sir. 46 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,237 - Now, then, Mitchell, I am willing to double 47 00:02:18,238 --> 00:02:19,738 your present salary. 48 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:21,206 - Yes, sir! 49 00:02:21,207 --> 00:02:23,409 We can talk over the details here in Chicago 50 00:02:23,410 --> 00:02:27,212 while you're getting your shots, passport, and, um, whatnot. 51 00:02:27,213 --> 00:02:28,514 - Yes, sir. 52 00:02:28,515 --> 00:02:31,417 Shots and passports, Mr. Bromley? 53 00:02:31,418 --> 00:02:32,584 - Of course. 54 00:02:32,585 --> 00:02:34,119 You'll will be accompanying me to Kalpuna, 55 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,155 where I'm building a hydroelectric plant 56 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:37,656 on the Ganges River. 57 00:02:37,657 --> 00:02:40,159 - Did you say the Ganges River? 58 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,560 - That's right. 59 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:44,329 Wonderful opportunity for you and your family, Mitchell. 60 00:02:44,330 --> 00:02:45,597 Think of it. 61 00:02:45,598 --> 00:02:48,133 Three years of absorbing work bringing modern methods 62 00:02:48,134 --> 00:02:49,768 and machinery to the jungle. 63 00:02:49,769 --> 00:02:50,969 - Yes, sir. 64 00:02:50,970 --> 00:02:53,505 - I'll take a cab from the airport to your house 65 00:02:53,506 --> 00:02:56,775 and we can meet, and sort of size each other up. 66 00:02:56,776 --> 00:02:57,776 OK with you? 67 00:02:57,777 --> 00:02:58,544 - Yes, sir. 68 00:02:58,545 --> 00:03:00,713 Oh, yes sir. 69 00:03:00,714 --> 00:03:04,216 - I like the way this man talks. 70 00:03:04,217 --> 00:03:06,118 I thought we'd hit it off, Mitchell. 71 00:03:06,119 --> 00:03:07,252 See you tomorrow afternoon. 72 00:03:07,253 --> 00:03:10,255 - Yes, sir. 73 00:03:10,256 --> 00:03:11,390 Yes. 74 00:03:11,391 --> 00:03:14,193 I like the way Mitchell talks. 75 00:03:14,194 --> 00:03:15,729 - Yes, sir. 76 00:03:19,099 --> 00:03:20,499 - Kalpuna. 77 00:03:20,500 --> 00:03:22,468 I hated every minute of it. 78 00:03:22,469 --> 00:03:23,502 - Kalpuna. 79 00:03:23,503 --> 00:03:26,138 Henry, I loved every minute of it. 80 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:28,507 - Every time you stepped out of the hut, the, the jungle 81 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:31,510 and the bugs were crawling right up into your face. 82 00:03:31,511 --> 00:03:34,613 - Henry, I was never happier anywhere. 83 00:03:34,614 --> 00:03:36,382 A marvelous country. 84 00:03:36,383 --> 00:03:39,485 Ah, primitive, but beautiful. 85 00:03:39,486 --> 00:03:40,786 - You'll be lucky if you don't end up 86 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:45,157 with cholera, or beriberi, or heaven knows what. 87 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:48,861 - It'll be exotic, thrilling, a whole new way of life for you. 88 00:03:48,862 --> 00:03:51,096 - Hardly any English is spoken. 89 00:03:51,097 --> 00:03:52,097 - Gosh. 90 00:03:52,098 --> 00:03:53,399 I have enough trouble with English 91 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:55,701 here, where everybody speaks it. 92 00:03:55,702 --> 00:03:59,605 - It does sound like a dreadfully lonely life. 93 00:03:59,606 --> 00:04:02,574 We met one another American couple while we were there. 94 00:04:02,575 --> 00:04:04,043 And two Englishmen. 95 00:04:04,044 --> 00:04:05,678 One was a doctor, but he was always busy 96 00:04:05,679 --> 00:04:08,580 with a hypodermic needle giving the children shots. 97 00:04:08,581 --> 00:04:10,149 - Shots? 98 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:13,085 - Speaking of shots, I've got to shoot 99 00:04:13,086 --> 00:04:15,487 some holes in this whole idea. 100 00:04:15,488 --> 00:04:19,191 - You and me both, Mom. 101 00:04:19,192 --> 00:04:21,126 - Oh, that's Henry's one fault. 102 00:04:21,127 --> 00:04:22,594 He's too mousy. 103 00:04:22,595 --> 00:04:25,664 He needs someone to push him, and I'm just the man to do it. 104 00:04:25,665 --> 00:04:27,800 What a success story this would make someday 105 00:04:27,801 --> 00:04:29,301 for a magazine article. 106 00:04:29,302 --> 00:04:34,807 Mild mannered engineer becomes industrial tiger in the jungle. 107 00:04:34,808 --> 00:04:37,276 - You'd better just let sleeping tigers lie. 108 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:38,077 - Hm? 109 00:04:38,078 --> 00:04:41,547 - Keep your nose out of it. 110 00:04:41,548 --> 00:04:43,582 - There's the Ganges River, you see? 111 00:04:43,583 --> 00:04:44,817 In Asia here? 112 00:04:44,818 --> 00:04:46,219 Runs through several countries. 113 00:04:49,289 --> 00:04:51,323 I can't seem to locate Kalpuna. 114 00:04:51,324 --> 00:04:52,591 - No wonder. 115 00:04:52,592 --> 00:04:55,694 Who ever heard of it? 116 00:04:55,695 --> 00:04:58,330 - By the way, honey, would you dig my coveralls out? 117 00:04:58,331 --> 00:05:00,332 I've got some dirty work to do at the plant tomorrow, 118 00:05:00,333 --> 00:05:01,400 and I'll need them. 119 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:02,936 I'll have to get home in time to change 120 00:05:03,036 --> 00:05:05,037 before Mr. Bromley gets here. 121 00:05:05,038 --> 00:05:06,940 - Oh, dear. 122 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:08,307 - What's the matter, honey? 123 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,042 - Mrs. Wilson said none of the kids 124 00:05:10,043 --> 00:05:13,045 over there ever heard of football or baseball. 125 00:05:13,046 --> 00:05:15,047 - You know I want to help you get ahead, dear, 126 00:05:15,048 --> 00:05:18,718 but do we have to make a decision right now? 127 00:05:22,455 --> 00:05:24,289 - Come on, honey. 128 00:05:24,290 --> 00:05:26,792 This opportunity won't wait. 129 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:28,694 More and more big companies are expanding 130 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:30,662 into foreign countries, and, well, 131 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:34,133 it's only for three years, with a big bonus every year. 132 00:05:34,134 --> 00:05:37,836 - In three years, I'll be a mosquito bitten old man. 133 00:05:37,837 --> 00:05:38,871 Come on. 134 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:40,706 Remember what Mrs. Wilson said. 135 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:42,808 - After all, darling, as long as we're together, 136 00:05:42,809 --> 00:05:43,476 what else matters? 137 00:05:46,946 --> 00:05:49,081 - You're right, dear. 138 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:50,916 If this is what you really want, I 139 00:05:50,917 --> 00:05:53,452 remember what we promised years ago. 140 00:05:53,453 --> 00:05:56,689 And forsaking all others. 141 00:05:56,690 --> 00:05:58,490 - I'll never forget. 142 00:05:58,491 --> 00:06:01,193 - Keep thee only unto him. - Keep thee only unto her. 143 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:02,729 - As long as you both shall live. 144 00:06:19,079 --> 00:06:21,680 - Well, Dennis, what can I do for you? 145 00:06:21,681 --> 00:06:23,048 - Mr. Trask? 146 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:25,751 I came down early this morning before Dad gets back 147 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:27,720 from the plant, because I want to talk 148 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:29,788 to you about something really important. 149 00:06:29,789 --> 00:06:32,291 - What is it, my boy? 150 00:06:32,292 --> 00:06:33,625 Fire away. 151 00:06:33,626 --> 00:06:37,363 - Well, why are you letting Dad leave you and take us 152 00:06:37,364 --> 00:06:40,432 to Asia someplace, and live in the jungle? 153 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:41,968 - Henry? 154 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,802 A job in Asia? 155 00:06:43,803 --> 00:06:44,971 - Yes, sir. 156 00:06:45,071 --> 00:06:47,106 Some big wheel named Mr. Bromley is flying out 157 00:06:47,107 --> 00:06:49,241 to see him about it this afternoon. 158 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,143 All the way from Chicago. 159 00:06:51,144 --> 00:06:53,679 - The Bromley corporation, eh? 160 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:56,215 - Well, couldn't you reason with him, maybe? 161 00:06:56,216 --> 00:06:57,950 I bet he'd listen to you. 162 00:06:57,951 --> 00:06:59,752 - When a man is determined to leave my employ 163 00:06:59,753 --> 00:07:02,421 without warning, that's his business. 164 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,924 It's my business to get a suitable replacement. 165 00:07:05,025 --> 00:07:08,293 I'm afraid I can't do anything about it, Dennis. 166 00:07:08,294 --> 00:07:11,296 - Well, thanks anyway, Mr. Trask. 167 00:07:11,297 --> 00:07:12,632 I thought I'd try. 168 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:17,937 - Oh, Grace, is Mr. Trask in? 169 00:07:18,038 --> 00:07:19,304 - Yes, Mr. Mitchell. 170 00:07:19,305 --> 00:07:20,673 - Thank you. 171 00:07:20,674 --> 00:07:22,174 - Oh, there you are, Henry. 172 00:07:22,175 --> 00:07:23,676 Things all straightened out at the plant? 173 00:07:23,677 --> 00:07:24,810 - Yes, sir. 174 00:07:24,811 --> 00:07:26,111 I think those new generators did the trick. 175 00:07:26,112 --> 00:07:27,112 - Good. 176 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:28,247 - Now, sir, if you don't mind, I'd 177 00:07:28,248 --> 00:07:29,581 like to take the afternoon off. 178 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:30,282 - This afternoon? 179 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:31,116 - Yes, sir. 180 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:32,851 - Going to the ball game, Henry? 181 00:07:32,852 --> 00:07:35,054 - No, sir, it's, uh, a little more important than that. 182 00:07:35,055 --> 00:07:36,689 Some personal affairs I want to attend to. 183 00:07:36,690 --> 00:07:37,790 - Of course, of course. 184 00:07:37,791 --> 00:07:39,058 I see no reason why you shouldn't 185 00:07:39,059 --> 00:07:40,592 have the afternoon off. - Well, thank you, sir. 186 00:07:40,593 --> 00:07:42,795 - Ah, provided you finish a little job 187 00:07:42,796 --> 00:07:44,229 I've got lined up for you. 188 00:07:44,230 --> 00:07:46,331 - Oh, Grace, will you bring in the rest of that paperwork, 189 00:07:46,332 --> 00:07:47,533 please? - Yes, sir. 190 00:07:47,534 --> 00:07:48,835 - Come along, Henry. 191 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:55,374 [doorbell] 192 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:57,443 - Well, Dennis. 193 00:07:57,444 --> 00:07:59,345 - Hi, Mr. Wilson. 194 00:07:59,346 --> 00:08:00,179 - What's the matter? 195 00:08:00,180 --> 00:08:02,514 - Do you know where mom is? 196 00:08:02,515 --> 00:08:04,216 - Well, she and Mrs. Wilson went shopping. 197 00:08:04,217 --> 00:08:07,353 I think your mother's making the arrangements to go to Kalpuna. 198 00:08:07,354 --> 00:08:10,122 - I guess it's just about all set, huh? 199 00:08:10,123 --> 00:08:12,024 - Why, it wouldn't surprise me if Br. 200 00:08:12,025 --> 00:08:14,526 Bromley loaded you all into his private plane 201 00:08:14,527 --> 00:08:16,895 and took off for Chicago this afternoon. 202 00:08:16,896 --> 00:08:20,599 - Will it be OK with you if I come and live in your basement? 203 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:22,801 In my basement? 204 00:08:22,802 --> 00:08:25,939 Oh, now, Dennis, oh, no, no. 205 00:08:26,039 --> 00:08:29,608 Besides, you wouldn't want to stay behind. 206 00:08:29,609 --> 00:08:32,111 On, now you just think you don't want 207 00:08:32,112 --> 00:08:34,480 to go and leave your little playmates. 208 00:08:34,481 --> 00:08:36,048 - That's what you think. 209 00:08:36,049 --> 00:08:38,417 - Oh, now, in a week you'll be running up and down 210 00:08:38,418 --> 00:08:41,787 the banks of the Ganges, just as happy as a clam. 211 00:08:41,788 --> 00:08:43,355 - That's what you think. 212 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:45,657 - Oh, you'll like it once you get used to the idea. 213 00:08:45,658 --> 00:08:48,427 Besides, I'll see you again before you go. 214 00:08:48,428 --> 00:08:50,829 - Well, thanks anyway, Mr. Wilson. 215 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:53,133 I'm trying everything I can think of. 216 00:08:57,437 --> 00:08:58,237 - Hi, Dennis. 217 00:08:58,238 --> 00:08:59,705 I got here as soon as I could. 218 00:08:59,706 --> 00:09:00,673 Hey, what's up? 219 00:09:00,674 --> 00:09:01,807 - Plenty, Tommy. 220 00:09:01,808 --> 00:09:03,842 - You're really gonna run away from home? 221 00:09:03,843 --> 00:09:05,744 - It's not my home anymore. 222 00:09:05,745 --> 00:09:08,213 And they'll never get me to move to that crazy place 223 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:10,582 Dad can't even find on a map. 224 00:09:10,583 --> 00:09:12,184 You know something, Tommy? 225 00:09:12,185 --> 00:09:14,019 Kids over there don't even know anything 226 00:09:14,020 --> 00:09:16,255 about baseball or football. 227 00:09:16,256 --> 00:09:17,089 - Yeah? 228 00:09:17,090 --> 00:09:19,324 - They don't even have schools. 229 00:09:19,325 --> 00:09:21,060 - Is that bad? 230 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:23,095 - Heck, I'd rather stay here, even 231 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:25,330 if I do have to go to school. 232 00:09:25,331 --> 00:09:27,833 - Your mom want to go to that junky place, too? 233 00:09:27,834 --> 00:09:29,034 - Yeah. 234 00:09:29,035 --> 00:09:31,870 She was on my side yesterday, but moms always 235 00:09:31,871 --> 00:09:34,373 end up going with dads. - Yeah. 236 00:09:34,374 --> 00:09:36,108 Mine always does. 237 00:09:36,109 --> 00:09:37,876 - They wouldn't even talk to me about it. 238 00:09:37,877 --> 00:09:40,045 Well, I gotta get going, Tommy. 239 00:09:40,046 --> 00:09:41,880 That Mr. Bromley will be here this afternoon, 240 00:09:41,881 --> 00:09:44,550 and then my folks will be leaving. 241 00:09:44,551 --> 00:09:45,718 - Where you going? 242 00:09:45,719 --> 00:09:47,453 Hey, you want to hide out at my house? 243 00:09:47,454 --> 00:09:49,588 - No, they'd find me there. 244 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:51,690 - Skinny Jones has got a neat cave you could hide in, 245 00:09:51,691 --> 00:09:52,558 I'd bet. 246 00:09:52,559 --> 00:09:53,625 - No thanks. 247 00:09:53,626 --> 00:09:55,594 I got a place all picked out, but you've 248 00:09:55,595 --> 00:09:58,530 got to promise not to tell a single soul. 249 00:09:58,531 --> 00:09:59,799 - I promise. - OK. 250 00:10:02,569 --> 00:10:03,569 - Wow. 251 00:10:03,570 --> 00:10:05,004 They'll never find you there. 252 00:10:05,005 --> 00:10:07,272 Hey, you gonna leave your mom a note? 253 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:08,274 - I already did. 254 00:10:11,011 --> 00:10:12,478 - I'd better get going now, Tommy. 255 00:10:12,479 --> 00:10:14,279 Before Mom gets home. 256 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:15,147 - Yeah. 257 00:10:15,148 --> 00:10:16,181 So long, Dennis. 258 00:10:16,182 --> 00:10:17,082 I'll see you soon. 259 00:10:17,083 --> 00:10:18,084 - OK, Tommy. 260 00:10:33,667 --> 00:10:35,101 [doorbell] 261 00:10:40,106 --> 00:10:42,541 [doorbell] 262 00:10:42,542 --> 00:10:46,645 - Uh, pardon me, uh, are you looking for Henry Mitchell? 263 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:49,114 - Yes, but there doesn't seem to be anybody at home. 264 00:10:49,115 --> 00:10:51,316 - Oh, then you must be Mr. Bromley. 265 00:10:51,317 --> 00:10:53,152 I'm Mr. Wilson from next door. 266 00:10:53,153 --> 00:10:55,287 - How do you do? 267 00:10:55,288 --> 00:10:57,589 Henry didn't expect you until later this afternoon. 268 00:10:57,590 --> 00:10:59,425 If you'd care to come over to my house and wait, 269 00:10:59,426 --> 00:11:00,859 I'll phone him right away. 270 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:02,227 - Well, that's very nice. 271 00:11:02,228 --> 00:11:04,897 I'd be much obliged, mister, um-- 272 00:11:04,898 --> 00:11:06,065 - Wilson. 273 00:11:06,066 --> 00:11:06,899 John Wilson. 274 00:11:06,900 --> 00:11:08,767 - Ah, yes. 275 00:11:08,768 --> 00:11:11,670 Of course. 276 00:11:11,671 --> 00:11:12,705 - Have a chair. 277 00:11:12,706 --> 00:11:14,073 Mr. Mitchell will see you in a moment. 278 00:11:14,074 --> 00:11:15,874 - Well, I hope so, since you refused 279 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:17,443 to put me through to him on the phone. 280 00:11:17,444 --> 00:11:19,211 [phone ringing] 281 00:11:19,212 --> 00:11:20,713 - Task Engineering. 282 00:11:20,714 --> 00:11:22,648 One moment, please. 283 00:11:22,649 --> 00:11:25,517 - Grace, give these contracts to Henry Mitchell and tell him I 284 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:27,186 want them checked out today. - Yes, sir. 285 00:11:27,187 --> 00:11:27,820 Oh, Mr. Trask? 286 00:11:27,821 --> 00:11:28,387 It's for you. 287 00:11:28,388 --> 00:11:32,624 - Oh? 288 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:34,093 Yes? 289 00:11:34,094 --> 00:11:36,362 Oh, hello, Tom. 290 00:11:36,363 --> 00:11:38,964 Yes, I put Henry Mitchell to work on that this morning. 291 00:11:38,965 --> 00:11:41,200 Well, I found out that Henry has an appointment 292 00:11:41,201 --> 00:11:43,302 this afternoon to talk about a new job. 293 00:11:43,303 --> 00:11:45,104 And if a little maneuvering on my part 294 00:11:45,105 --> 00:11:47,673 can prevent that meeting, will, by George, 295 00:11:47,674 --> 00:11:50,542 it'll serve Henry right. 296 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:52,811 - Yes. 297 00:11:52,812 --> 00:11:53,946 - Mr. Trask. 298 00:11:53,947 --> 00:11:55,381 My name is John Wilson. 299 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:57,182 - What can I do for you, Mr. Wilson? 300 00:11:57,183 --> 00:11:59,852 - I have been wondering why Henry Mitchell didn't leave 301 00:11:59,853 --> 00:12:03,255 the office, and now, of course, I know. 302 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:05,891 - If you don't mind my saying so, Mr. Wilson, this 303 00:12:05,892 --> 00:12:07,326 is none of your business. 304 00:12:07,327 --> 00:12:10,195 - Mr. Trask, when anyone plays a mean dirty, 305 00:12:10,196 --> 00:12:13,132 trick on a friend of mine, I make it my business. 306 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:16,502 - I see no reason why I should discuss this company's affairs 307 00:12:16,503 --> 00:12:18,737 with a-- a nosy stranger. 308 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:22,908 - And I see no reason why you should push Henry around simply 309 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:24,376 because he's willing to take it! 310 00:12:24,377 --> 00:12:26,078 - Good day, Mr. Wilson! 311 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:27,914 - Now just a minute, Simon Legree. 312 00:12:32,686 --> 00:12:35,521 - You mean Trask is deliberately doing this to me? 313 00:12:35,522 --> 00:12:36,522 - Exactly. 314 00:12:36,523 --> 00:12:38,190 You're being exploited, shackled, 315 00:12:38,191 --> 00:12:41,193 flim flammed, and generally taken advantage of. 316 00:12:41,194 --> 00:12:43,395 - Well then, by golly, I'll just leave. 317 00:12:43,396 --> 00:12:44,530 - Good, good. 318 00:12:44,531 --> 00:12:46,532 And now would you please hurry before Bromley 319 00:12:46,533 --> 00:12:47,734 gets tired of waiting? 320 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:53,539 - Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Bromley. 321 00:12:53,540 --> 00:12:55,307 Henry will be right over, just as soon 322 00:12:55,308 --> 00:12:56,709 as he gets out of his work clothes. 323 00:12:56,710 --> 00:12:59,878 - Well, I was beginning to wonder whether he wanted this job. 324 00:12:59,879 --> 00:13:01,280 - Oh, no question, Mr. Bromley. 325 00:13:01,281 --> 00:13:04,817 No-- while we're waiting, I think 326 00:13:04,818 --> 00:13:07,252 you ought to be briefed about Henry, 327 00:13:07,253 --> 00:13:09,355 or you might just lose him. 328 00:13:09,356 --> 00:13:10,823 - No? 329 00:13:10,824 --> 00:13:13,692 - Normally he's the quiet type. - Good. 330 00:13:13,693 --> 00:13:14,827 I'm glad to hear that. 331 00:13:14,828 --> 00:13:16,562 - But that's only because he's thinking things 332 00:13:16,563 --> 00:13:19,131 out and making his own decisions. 333 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:21,100 He is not a yes man. 334 00:13:21,101 --> 00:13:24,103 When he's quietest, watch out. 335 00:13:24,104 --> 00:13:24,737 - Oh? 336 00:13:24,738 --> 00:13:26,071 What do you mean? 337 00:13:26,072 --> 00:13:28,374 - Well now, take today, for example. 338 00:13:28,375 --> 00:13:30,409 His boss didn't want him to see you. 339 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:31,944 Did everything he could to stop him. 340 00:13:31,945 --> 00:13:32,945 - I see. 341 00:13:32,946 --> 00:13:35,414 - And when Henry saw what was up, you 342 00:13:35,415 --> 00:13:38,083 should've heard him tell his boss off. 343 00:13:38,084 --> 00:13:40,085 - Sounds like an independent fella. 344 00:13:40,086 --> 00:13:42,989 - You may have to up your offer, whatever it is. 345 00:13:43,089 --> 00:13:44,490 Henry knows his true value. 346 00:13:44,491 --> 00:13:48,093 - Well, this is really enlightening, Wilson. 347 00:13:48,094 --> 00:13:48,861 - Ah, yes. 348 00:13:48,862 --> 00:13:50,329 He's a real tiger. 349 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:51,697 Absolutely fearless. 350 00:13:51,698 --> 00:13:54,199 Doesn't care whose toes he steps on. 351 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:55,001 He's a real pusher. 352 00:13:55,101 --> 00:13:57,436 A true executive type. 353 00:13:57,437 --> 00:14:00,506 In fact, I, I warn you, if you're not careful, 354 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:02,342 he may end up with your job. 355 00:14:05,278 --> 00:14:08,080 - Well, I'm greatly indebted to you. 356 00:14:08,081 --> 00:14:10,182 - Oh, not at all, Mr. Bromley. 357 00:14:10,183 --> 00:14:11,684 Glad if I've been of help. 358 00:14:11,685 --> 00:14:14,286 - Well, you certainly have been. 359 00:14:14,287 --> 00:14:15,955 You've told me in a couple of minutes 360 00:14:16,056 --> 00:14:19,758 what it might have taken me three years to find out. 361 00:14:19,759 --> 00:14:22,227 I Wilson. 362 00:14:22,228 --> 00:14:23,696 - Mr. Bromley? 363 00:14:23,697 --> 00:14:25,664 I, I, I don't understand. 364 00:14:25,665 --> 00:14:29,135 Mister-- Mr. Bromley, please! 365 00:14:40,647 --> 00:14:42,514 - Was that Mr. Bromley, John? 366 00:14:42,515 --> 00:14:43,749 - Yes, Henry. 367 00:14:43,750 --> 00:14:44,850 That's Bromley. 368 00:14:44,851 --> 00:14:46,452 - Well, what happened? 369 00:14:46,453 --> 00:14:48,087 - Well, it's my fault, Henry. 370 00:14:48,088 --> 00:14:51,590 I thought I was helping you, but I guess I was trying too hard. 371 00:14:51,591 --> 00:14:54,626 I wanted to build you up, but apparently all he wants 372 00:14:54,627 --> 00:14:56,495 is a yes man. 373 00:14:56,496 --> 00:14:58,764 - Well, if that's the truth, I, I guess it's better 374 00:14:58,765 --> 00:14:59,833 I find it out now. 375 00:15:02,736 --> 00:15:04,870 - Either of you gents Mr. Henry Mitchell? 376 00:15:04,871 --> 00:15:06,805 - I'm Mitchell. 377 00:15:06,806 --> 00:15:07,506 - Sign here, please? 378 00:15:07,507 --> 00:15:14,414 Thank you. 379 00:15:23,390 --> 00:15:25,557 - Not bad news, I hope? - It's from Mr. Trask. 380 00:15:25,558 --> 00:15:28,962 I'm fired. 381 00:15:36,136 --> 00:15:38,070 - Dennis! 382 00:15:38,071 --> 00:15:49,682 Den-- Oh, no! 383 00:15:49,683 --> 00:15:55,087 Henry! 384 00:15:55,088 --> 00:15:56,088 - What is it, honey? 385 00:15:56,089 --> 00:15:57,823 - Dennis has run away from home. 386 00:15:57,824 --> 00:15:59,224 Look. 387 00:15:59,225 --> 00:16:01,026 - Dear Mom and Dad, I'm sorry, but I 388 00:16:01,027 --> 00:16:02,661 can't move to where Dad and you are going. 389 00:16:02,662 --> 00:16:04,663 Don't cry, it will only make me feel bad. 390 00:16:04,664 --> 00:16:07,466 Your loving son, Dennis Mitchell. 391 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:10,469 I had no idea Dennis felt this strongly about our moving. 392 00:16:10,470 --> 00:16:12,505 And even going to Mr. Trask. - Mr. Trask? 393 00:16:16,076 --> 00:16:18,877 Dear Mr. Mitchell, since I learned from Dennis 394 00:16:18,878 --> 00:16:21,880 that you were negotiating for another job, 395 00:16:21,881 --> 00:16:24,183 and since you seem determined to leave me, 396 00:16:24,184 --> 00:16:29,388 I had no other recourse but to ask for your resignation. 397 00:16:29,389 --> 00:16:32,191 Oh, darling, this is terrible. 398 00:16:32,192 --> 00:16:33,292 But what will we do, dear? 399 00:16:33,293 --> 00:16:35,060 Where will we start looking? 400 00:16:35,061 --> 00:16:36,362 - You start calling his friends, and I'll 401 00:16:36,363 --> 00:16:40,232 check the neighborhood. 402 00:16:40,233 --> 00:16:41,734 - No! 403 00:16:41,735 --> 00:16:44,403 Eloise, Dennis has run away. 404 00:16:44,404 --> 00:16:45,437 - What? 405 00:16:45,438 --> 00:16:47,473 - Alice, I'll never forgive myself. 406 00:16:47,474 --> 00:16:49,441 The dear boy came over here, asked me 407 00:16:49,442 --> 00:16:52,244 if he could live in my basement, and I-- well, I, 408 00:16:52,245 --> 00:16:54,346 I didn't pay any attention. 409 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:57,082 Oh, I should have known. 410 00:16:57,083 --> 00:16:59,618 - Yes, Margaret, we've been looking all afternoon. 411 00:16:59,619 --> 00:17:04,189 I thought maybe he might have joined you on your picnic. 412 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:07,459 Well, if you hear anything, would you please call us? 413 00:17:07,460 --> 00:17:08,928 Thank you, dear. Good bye. 414 00:17:12,766 --> 00:17:13,766 - Any new, honey? 415 00:17:13,767 --> 00:17:15,801 - Nothing, and I've called every place. 416 00:17:15,802 --> 00:17:17,169 Did you find out anything? 417 00:17:17,170 --> 00:17:18,904 - No, I talked to Tommy's mother half an hour ago. 418 00:17:18,905 --> 00:17:19,872 He's at the library. 419 00:17:19,873 --> 00:17:21,106 She said when he called, she'd have 420 00:17:21,107 --> 00:17:23,542 him stop by here on his way home. 421 00:17:23,543 --> 00:17:25,444 - Mr. Wilson said Dennis asked him 422 00:17:25,445 --> 00:17:28,047 if he could live in his basement. 423 00:17:28,048 --> 00:17:30,683 Oh, Henry, I just can't stand it. 424 00:17:30,684 --> 00:17:32,451 - Oh, honey. We'll find him. 425 00:17:32,452 --> 00:17:35,220 I just don't understand Dennis taking it like this. 426 00:17:35,221 --> 00:17:35,955 [doorbell] 427 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:37,323 - Maybe that's Tommy now. 428 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,560 Oh, Tommy, we were just talking about you. 429 00:17:41,561 --> 00:17:42,528 Come on in. 430 00:17:42,529 --> 00:17:44,196 - My mom said you wanted to see me. 431 00:17:44,197 --> 00:17:45,364 - Yes. 432 00:17:45,365 --> 00:17:47,466 Tommy, can you tell us where Dennis went? 433 00:17:47,467 --> 00:17:49,835 - I thought you were leaving on a plane for Chicago? 434 00:17:49,836 --> 00:17:51,704 - But we're not going anywhere. 435 00:17:51,705 --> 00:17:53,939 - If you know where he is, won't you help us? 436 00:17:53,940 --> 00:17:56,976 - Well, gosh, I promised I wouldn't tell. 437 00:17:57,077 --> 00:17:58,811 But since you're not going anywhere, 438 00:17:58,812 --> 00:18:00,446 I guess that changes everything. 439 00:18:00,447 --> 00:18:02,247 I'll show ya. - Good boy. 440 00:18:02,248 --> 00:18:20,867 - Dennis! 441 00:18:24,904 --> 00:18:26,872 - Dennis? 442 00:18:26,873 --> 00:18:27,873 Dennis! 443 00:18:27,874 --> 00:18:30,342 - Dennis! 444 00:18:30,343 --> 00:18:32,845 - Dennis? 445 00:18:32,846 --> 00:18:36,349 - Dennis! - Dennis? 446 00:18:54,367 --> 00:18:55,334 - Dennis! 447 00:18:55,335 --> 00:18:56,835 My boy. 448 00:18:56,836 --> 00:18:58,837 Oh, Dennis. 449 00:18:58,838 --> 00:18:59,906 - Hey, what's going on? 450 00:19:00,006 --> 00:19:02,007 - It's your Mom, dear. 451 00:19:02,008 --> 00:19:03,442 - I thought you'd gone to Chicago. 452 00:19:03,443 --> 00:19:04,610 - No, darling. 453 00:19:04,611 --> 00:19:06,412 We're never, ever going. 454 00:19:06,413 --> 00:19:09,014 - We've come to take you home, son. 455 00:19:09,015 --> 00:19:09,916 - Hi, Dennis. 456 00:19:10,016 --> 00:19:11,617 I didn't tell 'em where you were. 457 00:19:11,618 --> 00:19:13,719 Not until they said they weren't movin'. 458 00:19:13,720 --> 00:19:15,087 - That's OK, Tommy. 459 00:19:15,088 --> 00:19:18,157 - Oh, Dennis, I'm so glad we found you. 460 00:19:18,158 --> 00:19:20,759 - Jeepers, Mom, do you have to make such a fuss over me 461 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:21,461 in public? 462 00:19:36,142 --> 00:19:37,376 - Hi, Mr. Wilson. 463 00:19:37,377 --> 00:19:38,410 - Hi, Dennis. 464 00:19:38,411 --> 00:19:40,579 I just came over to tell you how happy 465 00:19:40,580 --> 00:19:43,048 I am that you're back home. - Thanks. 466 00:19:43,049 --> 00:19:45,718 But that's all there is to be happy about. 467 00:19:45,719 --> 00:19:47,052 - Oh? 468 00:19:47,053 --> 00:19:49,822 I just saw that letter on Dad's desk from Mr. Trask. 469 00:19:49,823 --> 00:19:52,157 Now my dad doesn't have any job at all. 470 00:19:52,158 --> 00:19:53,726 It's all my fault. 471 00:19:53,727 --> 00:19:55,694 - Oh, no, it isn't, my boy. 472 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:57,930 I must share the blame for that. 473 00:19:57,931 --> 00:19:59,899 Eloise told me to keep my nose out of it, 474 00:20:00,066 --> 00:20:06,005 but I-- how's your father feeling? 475 00:20:06,006 --> 00:20:08,207 - I guess he's kind of low, Mr. Wilson. 476 00:20:08,208 --> 00:20:10,576 Do you want to go inside and try to cheer him up? 477 00:20:10,577 --> 00:20:12,811 - There's nothing I'd like better. 478 00:20:12,812 --> 00:20:15,114 Where are you going this early? 479 00:20:15,115 --> 00:20:16,081 - Just out. 480 00:20:16,082 --> 00:20:17,983 See you around, Mr. Wilson. 481 00:20:17,984 --> 00:20:19,084 - See you around, Dennis. 482 00:20:19,085 --> 00:20:27,626 MR. TRASK (OFFSCREEN): 483 00:20:27,627 --> 00:20:31,730 but everything is all fouled up here at the office today. 484 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:32,698 Henry Mitchell? 485 00:20:32,699 --> 00:20:33,932 Well, of course he could handle it. 486 00:20:33,933 --> 00:20:35,134 He's the only one that seems to know 487 00:20:35,135 --> 00:20:37,503 what's going on around here. 488 00:20:37,504 --> 00:20:40,439 But Henry isn't with us anymore, confound it. 489 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:42,441 I have a good notion to sue the Bromley 490 00:20:42,442 --> 00:20:45,611 corporation for pirating employees. 491 00:20:45,612 --> 00:20:48,947 Well, I'll get back to you just as soon as I can, Mr. Willaby. 492 00:20:48,948 --> 00:20:50,382 OK? 493 00:20:50,383 --> 00:20:51,684 Well, thank you. 494 00:20:51,685 --> 00:20:54,453 Good bye. 495 00:20:54,454 --> 00:20:56,588 Yes, yes, who is it? 496 00:20:56,589 --> 00:20:57,990 - Can I see you for a minute, Mr. Trask? 497 00:20:57,991 --> 00:20:58,891 Class 498 00:20:58,892 --> 00:21:01,093 - Oh, it's you, Dennis. 499 00:21:01,094 --> 00:21:02,662 Sit down. - Thank you. 500 00:21:06,299 --> 00:21:09,335 - Well, I suppose you'll be leaving for the orient soon, 501 00:21:09,336 --> 00:21:10,836 eh? 502 00:21:10,837 --> 00:21:16,108 - Well, Dad hasn't really made up his mind about anything yet? 503 00:21:16,109 --> 00:21:18,077 - Oh, he, uh, he hasn't? 504 00:21:18,078 --> 00:21:19,445 - No. 505 00:21:19,446 --> 00:21:22,314 And I've been thinkin', maybe you could still get him back 506 00:21:22,315 --> 00:21:23,550 if you offer him enough. 507 00:21:27,854 --> 00:21:32,591 - You say he, uh, he hasn't signed with Bromley yet, eh? 508 00:21:32,592 --> 00:21:33,525 - No, sir. 509 00:21:33,526 --> 00:21:34,793 Not yet. 510 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:35,928 - Well, I don't know, Dennis. 511 00:21:35,929 --> 00:21:38,163 I may have another man. 512 00:21:38,164 --> 00:21:41,100 I'd have to think about it. 513 00:21:41,101 --> 00:21:43,235 Well, you certainly take another interest 514 00:21:43,236 --> 00:21:44,837 in your father's welfare. 515 00:21:44,838 --> 00:21:47,173 - It could be your welfare, too, huh, Mr. Trask? 516 00:21:57,684 --> 00:21:58,917 - Hello, Dennis. 517 00:21:58,918 --> 00:22:00,185 - Hi, Mr. Wilson. 518 00:22:00,186 --> 00:22:02,354 Where's my dad? 519 00:22:02,355 --> 00:22:03,722 - He's in the kitchen with your mother, 520 00:22:03,723 --> 00:22:05,624 getting some more coffee. 521 00:22:05,625 --> 00:22:07,459 - Has Mr. Trask called yet? 522 00:22:07,460 --> 00:22:08,494 - Trask? 523 00:22:08,495 --> 00:22:09,695 - I hoped he would. 524 00:22:09,696 --> 00:22:11,797 I told him Dad hadn't signed yet, 525 00:22:11,798 --> 00:22:14,066 and maybe he could get him back. 526 00:22:14,067 --> 00:22:16,101 But I guess it didn't work. 527 00:22:16,102 --> 00:22:20,239 - Dennis, you mean you--- when did you say that? 528 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:22,608 - Just a few minutes ago. 529 00:22:22,609 --> 00:22:26,612 - Then Mr. Trask still thinks that Bromley wants him? 530 00:22:26,613 --> 00:22:27,713 - Yes, sir, 531 00:22:27,714 --> 00:22:29,381 - Oh, ho! 532 00:22:29,382 --> 00:22:31,517 Dennis, you are a clever boy. 533 00:22:31,518 --> 00:22:33,352 And you've given me an idea. 534 00:22:33,353 --> 00:22:34,520 - Yeah? 535 00:22:34,521 --> 00:22:36,522 - I wasn't going to stick my nose in again, 536 00:22:36,523 --> 00:22:39,124 but with what you have already done, 537 00:22:39,125 --> 00:22:42,761 and what I will do if he calls, well, 538 00:22:42,762 --> 00:22:47,099 together I think we can get your dad quite a deal. 539 00:22:47,100 --> 00:22:48,300 - If he calls. 540 00:22:48,301 --> 00:22:54,173 [phone ringing] 541 00:22:54,174 --> 00:22:56,442 - Hello? 542 00:22:56,443 --> 00:22:58,977 Yes, Mr. Mitchell's here. 543 00:22:58,978 --> 00:23:01,847 Who's calling, please? 544 00:23:01,848 --> 00:23:03,882 Oh, Mr. Trask. 545 00:23:03,883 --> 00:23:06,385 Put him on. 546 00:23:06,386 --> 00:23:07,386 Hello? 547 00:23:07,387 --> 00:23:08,955 This is Bromley. 548 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,856 You can't pay Mitchell enough to hire him, 549 00:23:10,857 --> 00:23:12,758 so what do you want with him? 550 00:23:12,759 --> 00:23:16,695 - I ought to sue you, you, you executive swiper. 551 00:23:16,696 --> 00:23:18,163 Now, you put Henry Mitchell on the phone, 552 00:23:18,164 --> 00:23:20,299 or you'll be hearing from my lawyers. 553 00:23:20,300 --> 00:23:22,534 - Well, I see no harm in letting you 554 00:23:22,535 --> 00:23:26,572 say goodbye to an ex-employee before he goes back to Chicago 555 00:23:26,573 --> 00:23:27,740 with me. 556 00:23:27,741 --> 00:23:29,608 Hold on. 557 00:23:29,609 --> 00:23:30,542 Here. 558 00:23:30,543 --> 00:23:31,844 I think he's softening up. 559 00:23:31,845 --> 00:23:33,512 - What? 560 00:23:33,513 --> 00:23:34,613 - It's Trask. 561 00:23:34,614 --> 00:23:37,116 He sounds very anxious to talk to you. 562 00:23:37,117 --> 00:23:38,218 Play your cards right. 563 00:23:41,755 --> 00:23:43,555 - Hello? 564 00:23:43,556 --> 00:23:45,391 Oh, yes, Mr. Trask? 565 00:23:45,392 --> 00:23:47,793 What's that? 566 00:23:47,794 --> 00:23:51,264 Well, yes, I might consider an offer. 567 00:23:54,467 --> 00:23:56,503 Me head up the engineering department? 568 00:23:59,439 --> 00:24:02,775 Well, yes, I, I might be interested 569 00:24:02,776 --> 00:24:05,611 if the salary matches the added responsibility. 570 00:24:05,612 --> 00:24:08,948 How much? 571 00:24:11,718 --> 00:24:16,088 Yes, that, uh, sounds fair enough. 572 00:24:16,089 --> 00:24:17,322 Very fair. 573 00:24:17,323 --> 00:24:19,091 Yes, sir. 574 00:24:19,092 --> 00:24:19,926 It's a deal, Mr. Trask. 575 00:24:22,495 --> 00:24:26,298 - Oh, Henry, that's wonderful! 576 00:24:26,299 --> 00:24:28,167 - How about that? 577 00:24:28,168 --> 00:24:30,536 I'd written Trask off, and right out of the blue 578 00:24:30,537 --> 00:24:32,871 he calls me up and makes me head of the engineering department 579 00:24:32,872 --> 00:24:35,274 with a, a whopping boost in salary. 580 00:24:35,275 --> 00:24:38,677 Isn't that great? 581 00:24:38,678 --> 00:24:41,146 - Put her there, partner. 582 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:42,848 - What's this? 583 00:24:42,849 --> 00:24:43,515 - Nothing, Dad. 584 00:24:43,516 --> 00:24:44,616 It's like you said. 585 00:24:44,617 --> 00:24:46,419 It's great, and right out of the blue. 586 00:24:53,093 --> 00:24:55,128 [theme music] 587 00:25:31,131 --> 00:25:31,231 NARRATOR: This has been a Screen Gems film production.