All language subtitles for City.For.Conquest.1940.1080p

- Hey, you. Keep moving.
- Which way, officer?

- 'I should worry, keep moving"
- But which way?

You figure that out for
yourself, just keep moving.

"Just keep moving." Hospitality
at the end of a nightstick.

In or out, come or go.
Who cares? Nobody.

There's no welcome sign,
out in New York.

You get off a freight train
and the railroad bulls

slap you around
just for the exercise.

Every day the big parade
comes in, shaking their fists

but nobody gives them a welcome.

All you get is a stop signal
at every corner.

Hey, daffy, didn't I just
tell you to keep moving?

Officer, I'm city-struck.

This is my breakfast,
talking up to the big town.

Look at it.
Seven million people.

Fighting, biting, clawing away,
to get one foot on a ladder

that'll take them
to a penthouse.

'Yes, siree. They come by the
thousands, every which way.'

'By water, by wheel, by foot,
by ferry, by tunnel, by tube.'

'Over, across
and under the river.'

'They come like locusts,
from all over the nation.'

'From every nation on the
globe. Seven million people.'

'New York is like a snake.'

'Strike the head in Queens, the
tail waves in Staten Island.'

'Rattle a milk can in the Bronx'

'and a corpse turns
over in Brooklyn.'

'Seven million people,
divided by a river'

and joined by bridges.

Go from the subway
to the sky in ten seconds flat.

Make a million. Make a penny.
That's New York.

And I know this town because
I got clothes on my back.

But before I turn you in,
you better get moving.

I heard you, officer,
and I wanna keep moving.

But I still can't figure out
which way.

Well, you better
figure out which way.

Now go on.

You coming with me?

Hey! Just a minute, young fella.

- I didn't do nothing.
- We'll discuss that later.

- What's your name?
- Googi, Googi Sabatini.

Well, Googi,
you mustn't steal bread.

You can steal boats,
you can snitch nickels

or shake down trousers,
but you mustn't steal bread.

But, but I'm hungry.

Who isn't?
Come on, give it to me.

Hand it over.
Come on, come on. Hurry up.

And remember, Googi

if you must steal bread
in New York, don't get caught.

Only one cent,
two cent, three cent.

What a town. Right out of
the asphalt flower's grove.

That's Peggy, Danny's girl.

- And who's Danny?
- That's me.

Attaboy, Danny.

Use your right, Danny!
Hit him in the discus!

Don't get so excited, son.
He'll win.

You're doggone right, he'll win.

- Attaboy, Danny!
- Scram!

The winner.

Danny, I now dub you
knight of the round table.

King Arthur was no braver
in defense of his fair lady.

Sure, I'm taking Peggy's part
and I always will

'cause she's my girl.

Well, Peggy couldn't have
a better protector.

You said it.

- You hurting much, Peggy?
- That's nothing. Thanks, Danny.

- You know what, Peggy?
- Yes, Danny?

You, you dance good.

You fight good.

Come on, Danny, let's
finish this game. Hurry up.

Eddie, come on over, 'cause
we're gonna play kick the Can.

Well, tell Danny I can't.
I gotta practice.

Every time we need you,
why, you gotta practice?

Well, I can't give it up.
I'm teaching myself.

You know, someday
I'm gonna get a piano.

Heck a piano!

Yes, siree, brother. The air
of New York smells of ambition.

Blessed, is he who goes
after what he wants.

Every man climbs over
the backs of the others

swinging his fight club

fighting, dancing, playing away

up from the gutters,
into the sun.

And yet, if you look close,
there's love in the city.

'And there's hope
in the city too.'

'The pavements may be hard
and the tenements high'

but that won't stop
these children.

Googi may steal his way
through life.

Peggy, well,
you've seen her dance.

Her nimble feet will carry her
to the heights.

And Danny will fight his way
through with his bare fists.

- Lay off those peanuts.
- They're good for your nerves.

- They're bad for the figure.
- Not worried about me figure.

Want one?

Get through with that bag,
Danny. Callahan's here.

- That Kid Callahan?
- Yeah. Up from the West side.

Just knocked out Tony Mazzini.
Remember Tony?

He busted his thumb
on your head?

Tony was tough.
This guy must be good.

Yeah. You could be good too,
only you don't wanna.

Hey, look out there, will you?

Hi, Kid, you sure gave Tony
the flatiron.

He was a pushover.
He ain't seen nothing.

- When's your next settle?
- Don't ask me.

Just sit tight, boys.
Leave it to Goldie.

- Get through with the bag.
- I'll be when you're dressed.

You'll be through
when I'm dressed?

You're through right now.
See, scram.

You think you own the joint?

Danny could knock your
block off with one hand.

- Beat it, dope, beat it.
- Keep your mitts off him.

A wise, guy, huh?

Hey, what's the big idea,
you redheaded jerk?

He started it.
Slapped him with the bag.

Let me at that guy.
Let me at him.

Break it up. This ain't the
ring. What's eating you guys?

Listen, the next time I see you
you're gonna wish you hadn't.

Save it for the ring, Kid.

Look, Goldie, cool off that
buzz saw of yours, will you?

Say, Kenny, stick around.
I wanna talk to you.

Don't worry, Pinky.
We'll be there.

Listen, it's a chance in a
million for you. A main prelim.

Skip it, Pinky. Skip it.
You're wasting your time.

I come here for exercise and you
try to pull me into a fight.

Oh, Danny, 100 bucks, 100.
And I can handle your corner.

Better handle that truck
back to the garage.

- Look, Danny--
- Stop hopping me up.

You can knock these guys
around here cold.

- Why would I do that for?
- A hundred bucks, Danny.

Lemonade, chocolate!
Five cents! Five cents!

Get out of here.

Get out of here.
Five cents!

'Going into the third round,
Primo Carnera'

'world's heavy weight champion
and the challenger Maxie Baer.'

'California jabs with his left.
One, two. Now, a right hook.'

'Carnera staggers.
He's going down.'

Looks like it's
in the bag for Maxie.

That's the cold packs
for that big baloney.

'His share of the gate
tonight is estimated'

'at a minimum
of $ 100,000 cash.'

Hear that, Danny, $100,000.
That's for one fight.

What are you crying about now?

I'm not gonna be a truck
driver's assistant forever.

I got ambitions.
I'm gonna be somebody.

'Baer stab too left to the jaw,
a hard right to the heart.'

'Carnera tries to hold on,
a desperately groggy champ.'

I got four bits bet,
I'm gonna collect.

He's my boy. I don't care
what you think of him.

He's alright,
and I still have 3-1

to bet on Jess Willard to win.

Hey, Danny, there's Peggy.

- Hello, Peg.
- Hello, Danny.

I'll walk you over, huh?

- Don't you want to listen?
- No, I heard enough.

- Where you been, dancing again?
- Mm-hmm.

- Learned a lot of new steps.
- Mm-hmm.

You'll wear yourself out if you
keep dancing without any supper.

- I'd rather dance than eat.
- And I know that.

'Boy, was it crowded tonight
on the subway.'

Talk about sardines.
They got it easy.

At least, they're floating
in olive oil.

Peggy, I'm making 27.50
a week now.

Next year, we could be set,
if you--

Always whispering, you two.
Carrying on.

Sneaking in the hallway. I won't
stand for it, Danny Kenny.

We're a respectable family,
we are.

You wanna marry my Peggy
you come into the parlor.

- Who's talking about marrying?
- 'Don't give me that sass.'

'My own daughter talking
to me like that.'

What's the matter, Mrs. Nash?
We're just sitting here talking.

Talking? Whispering. Afraid
I'll hear you in the parlor.

But there is no parlor.
Just a kitchen and a bedroom.

- If you wanna call them that.
- What's the use? See you later.

Come on in, ma.
Please stop worrying.

'I swore you would
never go through this.'

'Skimping and saving
penny by penny'

'and losing it all
and starvin' ever since.'

* Na, na, na, na, na, na *

Alright, Sydney, that'll be all.

Practice those scales,
an hour a day at least.

Here's a dollar. Mama said you
should give me change. 50 cents.

What about the $2
from last month?

Mama said it should be
just on account.

Oh. Say, Danny.
Got any change?

- How much you need?
- Half a buck.

There it is.

- Give this with my compliments.
- Okay.

And Mama says, "When you gonna
give me a piece to learn?"

She says to tell you she likes
to hear "The Blue Danube."

So do I. That's why you're
not gonna play it yet, Sydney.

Uh? Okay.

I don't know why I keep
giving him piano lessons.

Every time he plays,
he throws the piano out of tune.

You get it from Sydney.
And I get it by traffic cops.

- How's music coming, Eddie?
- So-so.

Look, Danny..

...I wanted to ask, will your
boss give me a job?

- For who?
- Me.

- You?
- Yeah.

- You mean driving a truck?
- Or a helper.

- Till I get a license.
- Are you nuts?

Another year and you'll be
through music school.

- I'm through right now.
- What?

- What about your scholarship?
- They cut it in half.

- Gotta pay the rest in cash.
- What happened?

Oh, like everything else,
donations slowing up

so they cut expenses.

It's no use, Danny. I've got
to start making my own way.

Yeah, but when
you're gonna find time

to work on your own music?

Oh, I'll find it
sometime at night.

You'll be all worn out.

Besides, you might even
hurt your hands

shoving those cases around
on the truck.

Uh, how much you, how much
you gonna need for that school?

Hundred and fifty bucks.

And it might
just as well be 150,000.

Look here, Eddie.

Don't talk like that.

You're gonna finish up.
Just like we figured.

I wanna finish, Danny.

And I wanna finish
my own music too.

You know I've been
working on it every minute.

Here, look. I've even
got a new idea on it now.

To make it into a symphony
of New York.

The song of the magic isle,
a city for conquest.

A full symphony of it, with all
its proud, passionate beauty

and all of its sordid ugliness.

And of its great wealth
and power

and its everlasting hunger.

And of its teeming
seven millions

and its barren loneliness.

Here, listen, Danny. It starts
with that part that you like.

That part that I call,
"The East River."

With the rumbling of the El
over Allen Street

with its crowded gutters
and slums.

With all of its mounting,
shrieking jungle

cries for life and sun.

And then carrying on the theme
up to the towering skyscrapers.

'And the story of all those'

'who tried to scale
their dizzy heights'

but crash, frustrated and broken
to the concrete pavements.

And then of those few
who finally reached the top..

...only to find out
that above them..

...are still
the unattainable stars.

Gee, Eddie,
you have ideas like that

and you're talking about
driving a truck?

Play me that first part again,
will you?

- You know, the part I like.
- Sure.

Maxie knocked him out
in the 11th--

- Shh. Quiet!
- What's the matter?

Go and tell Pinky the fight
with Callahan is okay.

- No kidding, Danny?
- Shush!

Have you got no ear for music?

- Sure, I can hear it.
- Alright.

Ladies and gentlemen,
next bout of the evening.

At 146 pounds, the West
Side Terror, Kid Callahan.

And in this corner,
at 144.5 pounds

the former Golden Gloves winner,
Danny Kenny..

'...entering the professional
ring as Young Samson.'

Come on, Danny.

Hey, where did you get
that moniker Samson?

From the Bible.
What do you think?

Hey, Danny, it's a cinch!

Looks like a West Side turnout.

Remember, keep your left
in his schnozzola.

When you see good opening
give him the one-two.

Good luck, kid.

Folks, I wanna say that
these boys better be good

as we're honored
to have with us tonight

no less than
manager Scotty MacPherson

down from Madison Bowl.
Take a bow, Scotty.

- Who's the new lad, Pinky?
- From the East side.

Won the Golden Gloves
about five years back.

First fight since.
Nothing much, Scotty.

Scotty, to make it interesting

I'll lay you 20-10
that Callahan wins.

I'll tell you what, Bill.
I'll lay 2-1 on Samson.

- For how much?
- I'll bet 200 to 100.

- You've got a bet.
- Let me in on that, will you?

Okay. Same bet with you.

Goldie, Goldie, ain't you even
gonna back up your own champ?

- Scotty's laying 2-1 on Samson.
- It's a pleasure to oblige.

Hey, Scotty, I'll take that 100.

You're on. Anybody else?

If you're that generous,
I'll double it.

And I don't mind telling you..

Hey, what's going on?
What's happened?

Two, three

four, five, six

- 'What's happened?'
- 'Seven, eight, nine'

Ten!

You got me into this,
I lose a fortune.

Accident.

A welterweight with a sock
like Dempsey. Who's his manager?

I don't know, but I'll find out.

I don't usually go after a lad.
I had a hunch when I saw you.

I believe I can manage
you to the top rung.

That's very good to hear,
but I guess I just can't see it.

You'd sooner stick
to that truck-driving job?

- Sure. I like it.
- You're hard to figure out.

You've the makings of a fighter,
but you don't like to fight.

I guess that's just it.
I don't like it.

I think I need a good reason
to sock a guy.

A reason? I'll give
you a good reason.

I'll guarantee you $500
on your next card. How's that?

Skip it, Pinky.
It's no go.

I've seen pugs who figured they
had it licked. Where are they?

Walking around on their heels,
punchy, all before their time.

Here. See that guy back there?
Remember him?

* Sun shines fine *

* On my old Kentucky home.. *

Yes, I believe I do.
Mickey Miller, isn't it?

Nobody else.
Great fighter, wasn't he?

- He certainly was.
- Mickey, come here.

- Me?
- Yeah, you. Come here.

- You got that picture with you?
- Picture? Sure, sure.

Sure, I got my picture.
That's me. That's my picture.

- Mickey Miller, that's me.
- Very nice, very nice.

- Thanks very much, Mickey.
- That's alright.

Good picture, isn't it? I can
get in shape again. I can fight.

There you are. Mickey Miller,
before and after.

You were right, Pinky.
One chance in a million.

One guy makes the grade,
rest fall like flies in winter.

A million to one odds?
That's pretty heavy.

I'll stick to driving a truck.
How about some soap, Mutt?

Listen, let me know
when you change your mind.

My office hours are
from noon till midnight.

Thanks, Scotty, but don't be mad

if I don't show up.
How 'bout that soap?

- Good music, huh?
- Oh, it's beautiful.

I've always wanted to come here.
You like it, don't you?

- Yeah, sure.
- Why don't you dance faster?

- Won't have to do road work.
- How we doing?

She's doing alright,
but you're better in the ring.

Danny, I oughta congratulate
you on the fight. I forgot.

- The fight? Sure, the fight.
- It must have been thrilling.

The lights and people. I was
so excited, I could hardly talk.

Yeah, couldn't hear you.

Murray, I'm awfully sorry
about the contest last week

but I couldn't get
out of bed, I was so sick.

I didn't mean to hurt
your feelings, you know?

You know, I wouldn't let
you down. Don't you?

- Let's dance, Lilly.
- Gee, I'd love to. Thanks.

If you'll only
let me dance the contest

with you tonight,
you won't be sorry, I promise.

Just give me this one last
chance. Won't you, Murray?

- Alright, break it up.
- She's my girl. We're together.

- So don't be so much together.
- Oh, how's this?

- Happy?
- Oh, yes. Of course.

Better watch your step. The boy
with her is Young Samson.

Who's the dame?
Know her?

I met them one night
at the dance at the Forsyth.

Say, the kid's got something.
I think I'll try her out.

- Ooh, it's hot.
- Have a gin freezola, cool off.

Peggy, your dancing was swell.
She beat everybody else.

Hello, Peggy.
I saw you dancing by.

I'd like to introduce
Mr. Murray Burns.

'Peggy Nash and Danny Kenny.'

- I'm pleased to meet you.
- Likewise.

Guess you boys have heard
all about each other.

He's the best
this side of 14th St.

- The other side too.
- I've heard a lot about you.

Thanks. Say, how
about this dance?

Guess you could
follow me alright, huh?

- Do you mind, Danny?
- No, go ahead. Enjoy yourself.

Don't worry.
I'll see she does.

Thanks, Danny.
Just this dance.

If you fellas don't mind,
I'll sit this dance out.

Sure. Sit down.
That's a chair.

Certainly can use it. Murray
just about danced my feet off.

Here. Knock yourself out.

I don't mind saying, you're
a natural. You sure can spiel.

Believe me, I've tripped the
light fantastic with the best.

Thank you, Mr. Burns.
I'm a little nervous now.

- Never had a partner like you.
- Sure, but that's okay.

You'll get over
that nervous feeling.

That's the idea. You'll
follow me like a ghost, kid.

And now, folks, for the
regular Rose Garden contest.

'To the winners, this
beautiful silver loving cup.'

The judges will
conduct the eliminations

from the bandstand
if they'll please come up.

And will all
the palookas and clucks

kindly save their shoe leather

and our time by sitting
this one out? Let's go.

How about it? Wanna try? We'll
show them some real stepping.

That'd be wonderful,
but I oughta ask Danny first.

What's that mug got,
a mortgage on you?

Just relax, kid,
and that cup's in the bag.

Looks like the snake's
got a monopoly, Danny.

- You gonna let him get away?
- She's having a good time.

- I don't worry about Peggy.
- You ain't never worry.

Like with MacPherson. You could
be champion. You don't wanna.

- Just to show me.
- I got nothing else to do.

Listen, we're gonna
cop this cup, now, see?

We'll shake these clucks
off on the next number.

- We're dancing alone now.
- We've won?

Sure, what'd I tell you? We'll
give them some fancy stuff.

- Who's the dame?
- I don't know. Some newcomer.

Not bad.

You got the class, kid.
You got what it takes.

- Do you mean it, Mr. Burns?
- Sure.

And I'm the guy that
knows how to bring it out.

Danny, ain't she great?
I'm certainly proud of her.

I guess I'd better be going.

Murray doesn't like me to
sit out dances with strange men.

- Scram then.
- Danny, look.

- You were great, Peggy.
- Isn't it beautiful?

- Sure you want me to keep this?
- I got a flock of them.

Last weekend in a tournament
at the Hunts Point Casino.

- I danced that one with Murray.
- I thought he danced alone.

I don't believe I can eat
any of this. I'm too excited.

Danny, Mr. Burns told me that
I could be a professional.

No reason why not.

With a little training,
I might break her in

after I polish off
the rough spots.

She didn't do so bad
just now, did she?

Wouldn't you like
to join the table?

Well, it ain't exactly
my kinda crowd, baby.

Yeah? Too much of a crowd, see?

Please don't let him talk
to Mr. Burns like that.

Don't worry, I was going anyway.
Any time you want, slip over.

I'll give you
another spiel around.

I don't mind you dancing with
my girl. I don't like cracks.

- Your girl?
- Yeah!

- You let me dance with her?
- Yeah.

- Make something out of it?
- What's going on here?

You having some trouble, Murray?

Looks like I stepped
on some personal proper--

You stepped on something.

- Danny, stop!
- Hey, cut it out.

- This is a respectable joint.
- Beat it, Danny. Beat it.

Come on, Peggy.
Let's get out of here.

Stand back, everybody.
That was an accident.

Stand back, now.
Come on, Peggy. Get out.

It was an accident,
everybody. An accident.

I hope you ain't sore.

I didn't mind you dancing, but
he made you look like two cents.

I guess he was pretty fresh,
but the cup, it's broken.

Mutt figured it was
your cup or my bean.

- I had a swell time.
- Ain't sore at me?

Of course not, Danny.

That's better.
I'll see you tomorrow.

Hello, Hotel Halifax?
Mr. Murray Burns, please.

Hello, Mr. Burns?
Peggy Nash.

No, no, I didn't lose your
number. I kept it in my purse.

I just wanted to tell you
I'm sorry for what happened.

I hope you weren't hurt.

Tomorrow night?
Why, yes, I think I could.

The Irving Place Casino,
10:30. Alright.

For crying out loud,
take it easy.

Where you been?
You're 20 minutes late.

- So what?
- You're holding up the works.

- So sue me.
- Okay. I'll talk to you later.

That's alright, Joe. We'll make
it up next trip. You know us.

I don't know what's
the matter with you lately.

You're so nervous.

If I sound nervous, I'm nervous.

Alright. Peggy stands you up
and I get the grief of it.

Why take it? I wouldn't take it
from the Queen of Sheba.

You'd take it and like it.

Hey, fellas, do a hurry-up job,
will you? We're 25 minutes late.

Hurry it up, will you?
Be good guys.

- Hey, you almost scraped me.
- Cool off, fella.

- Danny.
- Mutt, look who's here. Googi.

If it ain't the
old mutt face. How are ya?

- Hello, Googi.
- Been a long time, Goog.

- Yeah, long time.
- Well, how you doing?

- I just checked in.
- You been away someplace?

Yeah, I been a lot of places
and no place.

Tell you the truth, Danny,
I've been sightseeing.

Spent a year and a day

on that sweet little island
they call Blackwells.

Then I took a little trip
up the Hudson.

There's a beautiful view
up there.

I oughta know,
looked at it for 36 months.

- Heard you were in jail.
- Had it coming.

Acted like a dope.
I was playing for peanuts.

From now on,
I play for high stakes

and with nothing
in my pocket either, see?

I'll chop off the hand of the
first guy that tries to stop me.

Look, Danny. I hate to ask this,
but could you stake me?

I could use a shave
and a haircut.

A pair of shoes
with soles on 'em.

I'll give you a stake.
French fried potatoes, too.

- Come on, get in.
- Get in that limousine.

Okay, fellas? Okay.

Give her the gas,
Danny. Let her go.

Gee, it's good to see you guys.
What a break bumping into you.

It's funny, Danny, the old
bunch, every one of them.

They keep turning up like bad
pennies. First Pete, now Googi.

The other day, I heard that

Mushy Kelly just finished
his stretch for burglary.

What a bunch.

Say, it must be pretty late. You
better get some sleep, I guess.

Hmm? Oh, no, that's alright.

Keep on playing, will you?

Play that part you just played.

What? This?

Now, I know something's wrong.

Who is it? Peggy?

I thought so.

Peggy's old lady nailed me
on the stairs tonight

and lit into me like a bantam.

Where was Peggy and what did I
mean keeping her out all night?

- Your fault, huh?
- How do you like that?

Peggy chasing around with that
sharpie from 65th Street

and I gotta take the schlack.

Danny, you're still pretty
set on that kid, aren't ya?

You oughta know.
She's part of me by now.

Like my right arm and everything
was going along so good

until that sharpie came along
and gave her fancy line of gab.

Danny, I don't
know this guy Burns

but I think I know the type.
He's not the one to worry about.

You got lot more dangerous
competition than that spieler.

What do you mean?
I don't get you, Ed.

Danny, I know Peggy,
and I certainly know you.

Well, I can't exactly
explain this to you

but-but call it applause,
call it ambition

call it whatever you like

but it'd take a lot more than
a man to come between you two.

When she rubs her eyes
open in the mornings

she sees her name up in bright
lights, "Peggy Nash, dancer."

And all day long, she keeps
moving those lights

around in different theaters,
in different cities.

She goes to sleep with
music of applause in her ears.

And, Danny, she can't see you
and she can't hear you

because she's blinded
by those lights

and deafened by that applause.

Looks like you nailed it, Ed.

But whatever it is I'm not gonna
let it take her away from me.

Come in.

I waited downstairs
since 10 o'clock.

You didn't show up, so I thought
I'd see what was the matter.

What are you trying
to pull on me?

I thought, we had
a date for today?

- Mm
- It's Sunday, isn't it?

So all of a sudden
you're getting big hearted, huh?

Don't you want to, Danny? You
trying to give me a stand up?

Stand up? That's what
I've been getting

since that creepy
cake-eater horned in.

- You got soap in your ears.
- So I got soap in my ears.

- You needn't yell.
- Who's yelling?

Not me.

What you trying to do?
Cut my throat?

- I didn't mean it.
- Yeah, you didn't mean it.

Here, let me wash it.
Honestly, I was only fooling.

First cut me to piece,
then say, "Only fooling."

You got a right to be sore, but
I thought since it was Sunday

maybe you'd take me
to the beach.

- Why didn't you say so?
- You didn't give me a chance.

You know what
I oughta do to you?

What?

I certainly missed you, Peggy.

We'd a swell time last
week and the week before.

We won't have a swell time today
unless we get started, so..

You know, Danny, someday I'd
love to take a long ocean trip.

We could do that on our
honeymoon, to Atlantic City.

I can get my boss
to give me a week off.

No, no, I mean far away.

Europe, South America.

Traveling on big ships. Seeing
the world from a front seat.

Oh, Danny, if I'm successful,
I can go anywhere.

Ah, get off that express
and take a local.

Still dreaming
about being a star, huh?

Why not? Danny, I just know
I could be a great dancer.

Maybe, maybe,
even up there someday.

Up on Broadway, in a big show.

- My name in bright lights.
- What do you want that for?

We could be happy together
without that fancy stuff.

- Together?
- Yeah, sure. Married. Why not?

Well, I...I wasn't exactly
thinking about that, yet.

- No?
- Don't you see, Danny?

We're hurting each other
if we let ourselves

into the lives our families had.

Always struggling, trying to
make a dime do for a dollar.

- I want out of Forsyth Street.
- We don't have to live there.

We can move up to the Bronx.

Danny, sometimes
I don't understand you.

Everybody in New York
wants to do something.

- Be somebody, except you.
- Well, I just wanna be happy.

But you've got to have ambition.

You can't drag around
this town on one foot.

You gotta run like the rest
or you'll be left behind.

I didn't know
you wanted me to, Peggy.

I, I'd do anything you,
you told me you wanted me to.

Oh, Danny, I guess,
we want different things.

Yeah, maybe you're right.

I'll tell you what. We go to
Chinatown, have some chop suey.

- Then we go and have a dance.
- Why, I'd love to, but..

Well, I wanted
to tell you this before.

Only, I, I didn't know how.
You see, I can't tonight.

I promised to go
to Palace Gardens.

There's a contest there.
A big city contest.

And there's going
to be a booking agent

and maybe, I can get a job.

Yeah, I guess we are talking
about different things.

That sharpshooter
gonna be there?

Oh, I don't know, Danny.
I don't care about him.

- We'd better go.
- Look, Peggy.

Suppose I do stop
dragging one foot?

Suppose I join up with the pack
and run with them?

I can do something besides
juggling a packing case.

I got two fists to beat
the way for us.

All you gotta do is say
the word, I'll get going.

But Danny, I, I don't want
you to do it for me.

I want you to be somebody
for yourself.

Alright. Anyway
you want it, Peggy.

Tell me one thing, so I won't
always be worrying about you.

Promise me that
you'll always be my girl.

No matter what.

I promise, Danny.

Always.
No matter what.

Okay, but do I've
to start the show?

The house is cold as a corpse.
They'll freeze us.

Can't you make it three or four?

Wait a minute. You're breaking
in. You can't pick yourspots.

I might fix it so you'd have
number two. That's all.

Alright, skip it.
What's the route like?

We open in Baltimore.
Play the last half in Philly.

Jump to Akron.
Lay off the last half.

'Play Cleveland full week.
Pick up the Delahanty time.'

'Finish that, then Brooklyn.'

You call that a route.
If you can't do--

Woods are full of dancers who'd
break their neck for a booking.

- If you don't like it--
- Okay, okay. Sold.

That's the way to talk.
You got nothing to worry.

'Knock 'em dead. What about
the billing? Burns and Nash?'

- Burns and Company.
- What about 80 bucks?

- Make it payable to me.
- That okay with you, Peggy?

Huh? Oh, of course.
I, I leave everything to Murray.

Blank check, huh?
Well, it's okay by me.

You'll have to sign too,
Peggy, by this cross.

This is the first time
I ever signed a contract.

I'm so nervous,
I can hardly write.

Attagirl.

Don't forget.
You leave Thursday night.

Train pulls out for Baltimore
at 8:15. Grand Central.

Don't be late. I'll have two
tickets for you in my office.

Goodbye and lots of luck.
You'll need it in Akron.

You said it. See you Wednesday.
How'd you like it, baby?

Boy, oh, boy. Am I dreaming
or am I dreaming?

What did I tell you? Did
I sell him a bill of goods.

I can't believe it. I won't
believe it until we really open.

Don't worry.
It's a cinch.

I can get a good gown at Klein's

but guess I should have
real dance slippers.

I'll be able to send ma a few
dollars every week, won't I?

- That'll be alright, would it?
- Sure, baby, sure.

Everything's gonna be
alright with us from now on.

It's getting late.
I'd better go.

I want my shoe, Murray.

Please, let me go, Murray.
My-my shoe--

- Don't worry about that, baby.
- 'Please, let me go, Murray.'

'Murray, please let me go.
Please, let me go, let me go.'

You may come in now, Mr. Kenny.

Remember, Danny.
Don't forget what you said.

- I'm depending on you.
- Don't worry.

I won't. I got
my fingers crossed.

Hello, Kenny. Took long getting
here, but I was expecting you.

Got an empty stall
in your stable?

- What is it? Money or a dame?
- Both.

I don't wanna waste
your time or my own.

I'll take quick fights.
I gotta get real dough.

You've the wrong number. I don't
know what reasons you've got.

I've got only one. I want a
champion. So get this straight.

You fight for me, you're gonna
fight my way, is that clear?

Alright.
When do I start?

Soon as we can get you in shape.
Right now, you're muscle bound.

We'll start working out
those truck-driver's bumps.

Meanwhile, I'll arrange
an out-of-town card for you.

There's another thing
about me you should know.

You'll get no set-ups there.

If my boys haven't got what it
takes, I'm not interested.

- I don't want any set-ups.
- That's fine. Now, let me see.

You can open in Detroit. Then
I'll run you up into Cleveland.

Then, we'll go down to Toledo.
That oughta get us Chicago.

I was wondering there might
be a bout in Pittsburgh.

What's in Pittsburgh?
Who's she?

Now, the way I understand
it, you take care of business.

All I asked was,
could you arrange Pittsburgh?

Alright, I'll see
if I can arrage it.

- Do you need any money?
- Not yet.

I'll see you at Stillwell's
to see what shape you're in.

- We've to pick you a second.
- Got one here.

I'll second him. I'll even third
him. Let me tell you, I can--

Tell it to him.

- No kidding. Is it all set?
- Yeah, now you can relax.

Danny, Danny, you can't imagine
what you've done for my career.

Yes, Mr. MacPherson?

We're lining up an out-of-town
card on Young Samson.

But remember no fights
near Pittsburgh.

That's one town we detour.

It's a massacre. Looks like,
you guessed it right.

I always do. I never have
to look no more.

I can tell from the yelling.
That was a blood yell.

It's a cold pack! He's in the
canvas. Give me that four bits.

- Who won?
- Not until they come through.

- I can tell you who won.
- Yeah? Who?

- Young Samson. He's gotta win.
- Why?

Because he doesn't care
whether he wins or not.

You mean...if he wanted
to win, he'd lose?

Maybe.

What did I tell you?

And I knew because
I got clothes on my back.

What's the secret behind that
sleep-making left-right?

Danny, better watch out
for a gal named Delilah.

- You sure put that guy away.
- Don't take a haircut, either.

- Put your hand in.
- It's cold.

Not half as cold as
Hanson is right now.

How about another?
Show us that right hand.

What's the matter with you guys?
Get outta here.

Come on, fellas.
Let him get his clothes on.

I'll give you all
the smoke-up stuff later.

Say, Danny. It was terrific.
He didn't even hit you once.

What's the matter?
You hurt your hand?

Nothing to get excited.
Just sprained his thumb.

- Wrong hand in the ice water.
- Danny, someone to see you.

- Says you might remember him.
- Who is it?

Remember me? This is Googi
under these duds.

Well, Googi.
Where'd you come from?

The same stinkin' place
you've come from.

- Forsyth and Delancey.
- Well, get Googi.

$150 suit, monogrammed shirt,
and buttons good enough to eat.

- Kid, you look like a success.
- You're not doing bad yourself.

In fact, I won on you
and I brought you a present.

- I want you to meet some pals.
- 'Hey girls.'

Come on in, girls.
This is Sally, Irene and Mary.

Come right down out of the
scandals just to see you fight.

You were wonderful.
You stopped the show cold.

He sure did.
Won me ten grand.

I got a big blowout tonight,
and everybody here is invited.

- Full of surprises, Googi.
- There's a big party arranged.

- Get dressed. Let's all go.
- Sure.

Okay, now.

We got a real
snappy treat here, tonight.

I want you all to meet Samson's
kid brother, a great musician.

Eddie Kenny.

He's gonna give us
some real classy music.

So I want a little quiet, see?
Come on, Danny. Let's have it.

Come on, Eddie boy, give.

Gee, this is no time, no place--

Go on, they'll love it.
Play the part I like, go on.

Alright.

'You ask me, this stuff
is too ritzy for my dough.'

'What happened to Dorothy?'

She's so dumb, she didn't even
know what he was talking about.

- Hello, Max. Where you've been?
- Wouldn't you like to know?

Where's Danny? Oh, there he is.
That fight was a real honey.

I collected two grand
on you tonight.

This is Danny's kid brother,
Eddie, a composer of real class.

Eddie, meet the biggest producer
on Broadway. Max Leonard.

How are you?
Say, Danny, is that true?

That Cannonball Wales
is hiding out from you?

Say, where's that
gossip hound Mulligan?

He's got me stepping
out with Cutie d'Amour

breaking up my home life.

Think we'll find him
right there in the corner.

Don't worry, kid. They just
like to hear themselves talk.

I knew they wouldn't listen.
I could've told you that.

We don't care.
We'll show 'em.

I'll show 'em right, now.

Hey, Max.
Listen to that swing.

That kid's got something new.

Say, that's not so bad.

If he can give me a score
for my next show

he can write his own ticket.

Say, Eddie sure can
swing it, can't he?

What about some caviar?
Just try some of that stuff.

Chef, fix him up
a nice plate of that, will ya?

Caviar. Remember what we used
to do for a frankfurter

and a swig of that stuff,
they called lemonade?

I never forget that.
Listen, what's new about Peggy?

- You seen her lately?
- No.

I heard she's dancing
in Vaudeville.

I know she's doing
a lot of traveling around.

Hey, boss, them show cuties
just blew in. They wanna--

- Be right over.
- Alright.

Sorry, Danny.
I'll see you later.

'Next time on that waltz,
don't lean all over me.'

'Don't get up out
of your curtsy till I bow.'

- Remember that, Pavlova.
- Alright, I'll remember.

Just a minute.

If that's Art Baron,
tell him to wait.

How long does he think that
club deal is gonna hang?

I'll tell him.
Just a second, Art.

- Danny.
- Hello, Peggy.

Oh, Danny.

Come in.
Let's look at you.

Gee, I didn't know
you were in town.

- Good to see you.
- Good to see you.

'What's all the noise?
Who you got there?'

Oh, it's just a friend, Murray.

Oh, just a friend.
Excuse me for butting in.

Danny, you remember my
partner, Murray Burns.

- Yeah.
- So how's the little champ?

Peggy, I'd like
to talk to you alone.

- Giving me the brush-off?
- I've read about you in paper.

I've been keeping track of you
too. I've seen your bill in--

This ain't no third-rate gym
for broken down palookas.

- You're asking for it.
- Come on, sock me.

- Only thing you got head for.
- Murray, please.

- Danny and I are old friends.
- Alright.

I'll let you make a date
with your old friend, sure.

Next year.

I'll see Peggy now
anytime I wanna see.

Get wise to yourself.
Three's a crowd.

You can't talk
to Danny like that.

Since when you giving orders?
Shut your trap--

- Strong arm stuff, huh?
- Sorry, Peggy. Did I hurt you?

You probably broke her shoulder.

- Get that mug out of here.
- Peggy.

No, no.
It doesn't matter

Please leave me alone.
Why'd you have to come now?

I was crazy to see you.
I wouldn't hurt you.

- I'd cut my arm off first.
- Danny, don't talk like that.

I can't see you.
You've got to go.

Don't you see?
You've gotta leave me alone.

'You heard what she said.
Scram.'

You see what happens when
you give a mug a break.

You should have thrown him out
the minute he opened the door.

I don't mind telling, that means
a lot, you standing up for me.

- Let's see what he did to you.
- Keep your hands off me.

Why, what's the matter?
Come on.

Just remember that. Don't ever
put your hands on me again.

Get outta here.
This is my dressing room.

Okay, but keep your mind
on your routine

or I'll find somebody who will.

Danny! Danny, wait.

Please give me a chance
to talk to you.

Sure, Peggy, sure.

I didn't wanna be mean.
Try and understand.

I was afraid they'd cancel
if you cut his face.

- You had a right to hit him--
- Don't worry about that.

Does your shoulder still hurt?
You sure?

You should've let that guy
take it. He had it coming.

- Sure it don't hurt?
- I've hurt you worse than that.

I meant to write you many times.

- I was scared you'd be angry.
- I couldn't be sore at you.

I certainly missed you
every minute you was away.

You know...you haven't
changed a bit.

I haven't?
Are you sure, Danny?

You're still the
same little Peggy.

- Still my girl, ain't you?
- Yes, Danny. Always.

Oh, I love you so much.

Hey, what is this?
Come on, break it up.

What do you think this is?
Lover's lane?

- Make something out of it?
- Go on, get out of here.

- How long you in town?
- Till tomorrow.

- Only tomorrow?
- Then Hartford and Providence.

- After that?
- That's end of the contract.

After that...after that
I'll be free again.

Does that mean you're
not gonna leave anymore?

If that's what you want, Danny.

- You mean that, Peg?
- Yes, Danny.

- For sure?
- For sure.

- For keeps?
- For keeps.

Well. Two weeks. Why, that's
nothing. That's nothing at all.

That'll just give me time
to get everything ready.

- Now, Peggy?
- Yes, Danny?

Well, what do you
know about that?

Hey, didn't I just tell..

Holy smokes. Some people in
this town is just plain nuts.

Here you are, Manchester Hotel.

Wait here a few minutes,
will you, bub?

- Then it's a date for tomorrow?
- Paddy's Tavern.

Meet Scotty and Mutt too. He's
gonna fall all over himself.

After that, what do
you wanna do?

I don't care as long as
we are together.

We'll visit the East side.

We'll go to Moscowitz's
Romanian restaurant.

After that, we'll go
to Forsyth Street Settlement.

There's always something there.

That'd be wonderful.
Oh, Danny, I'm so happy.

It's just like running
through a dark alley

and suddenly finding your
way out in warm sunlight.

Come on, come on. You gotta
get some shuteye. On your feet.

You can't do your kind of work
with only eight hours sleep.

- Still looking after me?
- That's right.

Started a long time ago.
Can't quit now.

It's awfully nice to find
somebody you can depend on.

That's what I'm here for. Any
trouble, I'll be standing by.

Now, go on, get to bed.

- See you tomorrow, huh?
- Yeah.

You're acting like a kid
with his first crush.

You guessed it, jockey. She is.

- Goodnight, Miss Nash.
- Goodnight.

So you showed up, huh? I thought
you took a powder for good.

- What are you doing?
- Since when are you asking--

Murray, haven't I got
enough headaches?

- What's the trouble?
- There's no trouble. You're in.

I've landed you in the
circuit. Read it and collapse.

Club Madrid, Chicago,
Club Paree, Philly

The Deauville, St. Louis,
Paradise, Casablanca, Ritz Roof.

Ain't that sweet music, baby?
The big time, the big money.

Well, when does all this..
Al, have you really got that?

I've got it in the bag
and sewed up.

Eight-fifty a week, 40 weeks.
Start in Chicago in two weeks.

We've got to do some tussling in
two weeks to get those routines.

Got your tongue tied?
You leave it to Al.

- I told you I'd put you on top.
- We've gotta buckle down.

I've got a slant
for a new number.

But, Al, I thought maybe

after these next two weeks
I'd take a vacation.

A vacation?
Are you nuts?

We start off
with eight bars of bolero.

Then the spins we did in the
tango. It's something new.

- That's what they want.
- Then do an open step.

And slip into the rumba.
Al, get busy. Don't hold me up.

Now, how about a flashy name?
How about Maurice and Margalo?

'That's your new billing.
You like it?'

'Maurice and Margalo,
Club Madrid.'

Maurice and Margalo?

'Yeah. Margalo spelled
right out in lights.'

"Maurice and Margalo."

You know who just went in?
Danny Kenny.

- Young Samson.
- No kidding?

Let's go around the back.
We can see better.

Okay, come on. Let's go.

Wasn't that Danny Kenny
that came in?

Yeah. Young Samson.
They always come back.

- You better go tip off Walter.
- Okay.

There he is, Young Samson.
What did I tell you?

- How about a dance?
- Later, Danny. Let's watch.

- This is your night.
- No, Danny. It's your night.

Well, then let's say
it's our night.

Attention, please! Attention!

We've got with us tonight,
ladies and gentlemen

one of our own Forsyth boys
who has socked his way right up

from Essex Street
to Essex House.

I mean the next welterweight
champion of the world'

'Danny Kenny.'

It looks like orchids
for Danny and Peggy.

'I'll be back in a flash
with a flash.'

- Did you tell him?
- I didn't say a word.

- How'd they find out?
- I guess we just look that way.

'You truckers and shaggers'

'on with the jitters
and let joy be unrefined.'

'Now, come on,
let's see some real stepping'

'cause Danny and Peggy are
elected honorary judges.'

Let's go!

Boy, keep it hot.

- Happy, Danny?
- Very.

It's a real celebration,
ain't it?

And now,
by special request, folks

a little number
by the judges themselves.

Wait a minute. I don't know
about dancing. Ask the champ.

- Come on, Peggy, be a sport.
- Danny's got to do it with me.

- Come on, Dan.
- Can't refuse a lady.

Attaboy.

- Go on, do this by yourself.
- No, I'd much rather not.

Go on, you're among friends.
Give them a treat.

- Good evening. What train, sir?
- 11:15, Hartford.

Track 14. Would you like your
luggage in the car with you?

Yes, thanks. Danny, please
don't see me down to the train.

- He'll be there and it'll--
- Alright, alright.

Well, it's two weeks
from tonight, huh?

- Wire me which train to meet.
- Yes, Danny, I'll wire you.

Tell me, were you
really happy tonight?

The biggest day of my
whole life. Don't I look it?

Hold me close.

Train would be leaving.

- What are you balling about?
- I don't want it to end.

- There's gonna be lots more.
- This way, please.

Good afternoon. I represent
the Bluepoint Vacuum Cleaner.

- Sorry, we can't use one.
- 'Let me demonstrate.'

You'll say, "I don't see how
I got along without it."

- Hello. Got a telegram for me?
- No. Look, we're bachelors--

Not for long. What are
you selling? Vacuum cleaners?

- Yes, sir.
- We can use one of those.

- Looks like a sale.
- 'Thanks.'

Waited for two hours
to get a license.

Looks like everybody's
getting married.

- You getting married, sir?
- You said it.

Your wife will appreciate
the Bluepoint.

Now, allow me to demonstrate
its efficiency.

- Go right ahead, son.
- Thanks.

I get to the window and
I discover there's a new law.

You gotta wait three days
to get married.

As you see you can
protect and clean

the most expensive rugs
with no effort.

- Sure there was no wire for me?
- Nope.

Only some mail and photos
for you to autograph there.

Our cleaner sucks up
every bit of grit and dirt

and adds years of
wear and life to your rug.

And preserves the
sanitation of your home.

What's the matter with you?
Here's a letter from Peggy.

I didn't look for a letter.
You asked if there's a wire.

'Now, for your upholsteries,
drapes, curtains, hanging'

'simply attach this gadget. It's
simple. A child can operate it.'

You attach this end,
push this button and..

- Say, Pinky, Danny's here.
- Hey, you're late.

Where you been? Scotty's
been raising the deuce.

We're waiting an hour already.

- What's the matter? Can't talk?
- Pipe down, Pinky. Pipe down.

- You're in his hair.
- Another prima donna.

You can't say nothing
around here.

Sailor, hop in for rounds.
Guy's getting hard to handle.

Danny just blew in.
I don't know what's the matter.

- Where is he?
- He's in the ring.

- Hi, Danny. Hi, Mutt.
- Hi, Sailor.

You sure look in the pink.
Did you see the telegram?

- Sullivan went to town on you.
- Let's get started.

Why, what's the matter,
Danny? What are you sore about?

Sure, I know Cannonball.
I don't trust him.

- He's mean and dangerous.
- Danny will stop him.

He might stop Danny.
I'm taking no chances

Danny will throw a stiff
right in his breadbasket.

By the time he pulls his glove,
he'll be champ. Look at him.

Danny, wait a minute, will you?

- This ain't for keeps.
- Come on, stopcrying.

Say, what's going on there?

Just a second, Danny, will you?

- Mutt, call him off me.
- Take it easy, Danny.

What do you want him to do,
break his hands?

What are you slugging
him for? What is the idea?

- I'm sorry. You alright?
- Sure, sure, it's okay.

I didn't know what I was doing.

Alright, get yourself a shower.

Wait. What's going on?
Come on, spill it.

I don't know.
Honest I don't know.

He just come in like that,
sore, like somebody crossed him.

You mean double-crossed him
and I think I can name her.

What's use eating your heart
out? That won't bring her back.

I know something about human
nature, including women.

You've got to pull
yourself together.

Once you got the crown, you'll
find that gal on your doorstep.

They all like the limelight.
Peggy ain't different.

Once you're on top,
she'll die to be seen with you.

Look, I can book the Southpaw.
Then later Cannonball Wales.

- How about Cannonball now?
- You're not ready for him.

- First Southpaw, then later--
- Quit stalling me, Scotty.

You said the crown
would mean something.

Get me title match with Wales.
I can whip him.

Sure, Scotty. Danny will bring
that Cannonball to buckshot.

Get the match,
I'll bet 50 grand on him.

What will Danny get? Wales'
manager's cagey. We get peanuts.

So? Once we get the crown,
we get cagey.

- You can call me banker.
- 'Go ahead, Scotty, do it!'

Alright, Danny, you've got
yourself the match.

That's a good fella.

We can beat him.
We can beat him, Danny.

Samson battles Wales for
welterweight crown tonight!

Read all about
the New York fight!

'Samson battles Wales
for welterweight crown tonight"

'Come in.'

- Miss Margalo, on stage please.
- Yes, coming.

...one of the toughest
to out-punch

'It is said that Samson
packs a terrific right.'

'If Wales isn't on the watch,
Samson may floor him.'

Don't mind my saying, Samson's
gotta put up a fight to win.

- Yes, yes, I suppose so.
- I bet two bucks on him.

Will you stop bothering
about that radio?

- Hurry up, we are late.
- I'm ready, Murray.

- You mind if we use your radio?
- Of course not. Go ahead.

- Thanks, Peggy.
- Oh, thanks a lot.

Murray, let's hurry our first
number. I want to listen in.

What for? That palooka of yours
won't last two rounds anyway.

Danny, this fellow Wales is
bad. Don't fall for his fight.

He knows tricks. Watch when
he backs into the ropes.

I'll watch him.
Don't worry.

Look, when he acts groggy,
that's just a pose.

I got it. I always fight the way
you tell me. Quit worrying.

You tell me that
and do the same thing.

- Alright, kid. Go and beat him.
- Alright.

- Good luck to you, Mutt.
- Thanks, Danny.

Scotty.

Funny thing, Mutt.

I'm fighting for championship
and didn't wanna be a fighter.

Yeah.

This is Sam Hayes all set
to give a description

of this widely publicized fight.

'Both fighters have
entered the ring'

'the referee is giving them
instructions.'

'In a moment, the fight
will be on.'

- Has it started?
- It's the first round.

'That's the bell. The fight's
on. They start sparring.'

'Samson leads his left to Wales'
nose. So fast you can see it.'

'Wales rips a right jab
for the face, but misses.'

- Danny's in fine shape.
- Sure is.

Don't forget that big blowout
I'm giving later to celebrate.

I got the whole club reserved
for all my friendly enemies.

How you gonna pay the bill after
you get through paying me off?

You look fine. Settle down.
You got all evening.

- 'One, two.'
- Come on, Walesie!

Three, four, five.

Take a count.

Seven.

- Tie him up in knots.
- He hits like a mule.

Dutch, what do you say
instead of cash

you give me 50 percent
of your uptown take?

Now, don't forget,
close in on him.

Steady, Danny. Steady.

Come on, Danny,
keep it in there..

See that? See that foul?
That dirty heel, Wales.

You can take it easy, brother.
That don't worry Young Samson.

Fouls ain't nothing to him,
but this is a cinch.

Champion.

Four, five.

- 'Stay down.'
- 'Six.'

- Stay down.
- Seven, eight.

- The last count sure helped.
- You need it.

What's your hurry? Take your
time. You got plenty of time.

That's right. Get cagey,
just like we talked about.

- We gotta work fast.
- What do you want me to do?

What do I want you to do?
Here, let me fix your gloves.

If they can't see you,
they can't hit you.

He'll try for a knockout.
Don't clinch.

Keep him off with your left
lead. Keep jabbing at his lamps.

Give it to him.

Danny, cover.

Watch it, Danny. Watch.
Now, keep them up. Keep..

Cover up.

Come on, Walesie.

Danny, watch his left. Box him.

What's the matter?

Danny oughtn't lead him around
the eyes. Box him, Danny.

Come on, Danny.
Like we talked about.

Referee, can't you see?
He is fouling my man.

Watch your eyes, Danny.
Your eyes.

This is a great comeback
Wales is making.

Wales keep stabbing Samson's
face one-two, one-two.

'Samson seems just
a little confused.'

'Wales now leads quick
rights to Samson's face.'

'Wow. He left himself
wide open for that one.'

'Danny caught him a hard right,
but he came back with two jabs'

to Danny's other eye,
that right one is bad enough.

He's trying too hard. He ought
to watch that left on his eye.

Yeah, it's red and swollen.
You can see it from here.

Can't you hear the bell? What's
the matter, thumb in the eye?

- Both eyes.
- Both eyes.

I told you to watch his left.

He stuck his thumb in my eye.

- I can hardly see him.
- Crowd your man, fight to body.

Come on, Danny.
Fight to the body now.

- You are looking fine.
- Come on boy.

Keep belting him right in
the body, Danny, all the time.

Watch it, Danny.

Come on.

Both of Samson's eyes
are nearly closed now.

Wales throws caution to the wind
and punches the body and head.

'Come on, Danny. Come on.'

'Come on hit him, Danny.
Come on, Danny.'

'Danny, come on.'

- Three, four.
- Danny, get up.

Five, six, seven.

'Come on, Danny.'

- How are your eyes?
- I can hardly see him.

- Do you want to stop?
- No, no, no.

They're coming along, clearing
up. Keep throwing water on them.

- Is he hurting you much?
- He can't.

Danny, keep circling
and keep your guard up.

- Alright?
- Alright, I'll nail him.

What's the matter, Googi?
Looking for a miracle?

Keep your guard up now.
Your guard up, Danny.

Cover up, Danny.

Samson misses with a wild swing.
Danny's eyes are closed tight.

'How he stands up to this is
a miracle of will and courage'

Wales tears in
with a hard left swing.

Don't let him get you up against
the ropes. Get away from ropes!

'Get away from them ropes.'

Three, four, five

six, seven.

- How's that feel?
- That's good, Mutt.

- I can see better already.
- I'm gonna stop the fight.

I never should have
let you in for this.

No, Scotty, don't do that to me.

All I need is one shot.
Scotty, promise me something.

Promise you won't throw
the towel in. Promise me.

I gotta win
I gotta beat this guy.

Alright, Danny. Alright.

You'll win. You're gonna beat
him. Just keep that guard up.

When you feel him near you,
keep pounding the body.

It isn't worth it, Danny.
Scotty, stop it, stop it.

Let me through.
He'll murder him.

Scotty, you gotta stop it.

Danny. Danny.

Wales comes back
with a hard right

right on the button,
but Samson refuses to go down.

'Miraculously on his feet after
three rounds of punishment.'

'His eyes just narrow slits, I
doubt if he can see a thing now'

'but he's game as ever,
standing right up there.'

'Wales crowds Kenny slugging him
with savage lefts and rights.'

'Now, a stiff right to the
heart. He tries desperately..'

Ain't that too bad.
Mind if I listen in?

Not that I wanna hang around,
I just want all the details.

- Lock the door, Della.
- Yes, ma'am.

- She'll be ready in a minute.
- Okay, but hurry up.

'...referee trying to talk
to him, Samson waves him off'

'Referee steps back and Wales
comes charging in for the kill.'

'Referee wanted a technical
knockout. Danny didn't agree.'

'Wales jabs three stiff lefts
to Danny's face'

'looking for an opening
and there's the final bell.'

'With this fight over,
with Young Samson'

'like his ancient namesake,
blind as a bat, but still game"

'A human punching bag
beaten to a pulp.'

Miss Peggy, it's time
for your next number.

Miss Peggy,
you just got to hurry.

'Come on, step on it.
You are holding up the works.'

- Ain't you coming, Miss Peggy?
- I can't, Della. I can't.

What will I tell Mr. Murray?

I don't know. Tell him anything
you like, but leave me alone.

'Just another moment and I'll
be all through, Mr. Kenny.'

'There feels better,
doesn't it?'

Yeah. It don't sting
as much now, doc.

Prepare a sedative, please.

Three grains dissolved
in half a glass of water.

Yes, doctor.

This is my own fault. I never
should have let him in this.

Scotty.

Scotty.

- Yes, Danny.
- You ain't sore at me, are you?

I did the best I could,
but I just couldn't see him.

- Couldn't find him.
- Sure you did. We know that.

Now, just take it easy
and everything will be alright.

Excuse me, please.

Now, drink this.

- Is he hurt badly?
- He's taken a lot.

His excellent condition helps.

Look, how about his eyes?
Are they okay?

Well, that's
of more consequence.

The conjunctival membranes
are very seriously injured

in both the eyes and some
infection has already set in.

I found too evidence of gritty
substances, granular material.

Probably rubbed in badly
every time he was hit.

Look, doc.

Could it be something
like rosin dust?

Very likely. I don't know yet
how he ever stood the pain.

I advise getting him
to the hospital at once.

Excuse me.

Rosin rubbed in his eyes
with the tip of their gloves.

- That dirty low-down rats.
- Wait a minute, Scotty.

You take care of, Danny, that's
your job. This is my department.

Please send over an emergency
ambulance right away.

Connect me with
the chief of staff.

Find out where the car is,
take care of it like I told you.

Okay, boss.
I'll be ready for you.

How long will it
take to get him in shape?

- About 30 days.
- Dutch.

Relax. Still giving
that blowout, Googi?

Sure. The party is still on.
Why not? I never welch.

You had tough luck, Googi.
We gave up hope already.

- It was a surprise comeback.
- Sure, that happens.

- No hard feelings.
- What for, 50 grand?

Listen, I got my limousine
right downstairs.

What do you say we drive over?

I don't wanna disappoint you,
but I'd rather go in my own car.

See, I get kind of nervous
driving in strange cars.

Sure, anything you say.
What's the diff?

Come on, boys, let's go.
We're wasting time.

Okay, fellas,
I'll see you later.

Googi, if you need the 50 G's,
I can wait couple of months.

No, I'm paying off. I don't
like to have nothing on my mind.

If it was just between us,
I'd say call it off.

- There's Wales, I gotta pay--
- Sure. I understand.

I meant to ask Cannonball
for one of his gloves.

You know like a souvenir,
to show it around.

We are going the wrong way.
Archie, where are you heading?

Say, what's the idea?
Who is that guy?

Take it easy, Don't get nervous.
Happy's a swell driver.

Now, like I was saying, if
I had one of Cannonball's gloves

I might like to take it
to the State Boxing Commission.

They might like to look it over
especially after they

get the doctor's report
about Samson's eyes.

You're going screwy.
What have you been sniffing?

Just a little rosin dust.

- Let me out of here.
- Shut up!

Let that be a lesson
to you, Cobb.

When you're carrying
a gat on your left side

you wanna sit on to the right of
the guy you mean to bump off.

And as for you
you don't have a gat.

I made sure of that
with my shoulder.

Look, Googi, it was all his
idea. I was against it.

You don't owe me a cent.
I'll take care of Wales.

You and Wales have to take care
of a lot of other things.

- If Danny's lamps go out.
- Stop the car.

Pipe down. Quit yapping.

Now, wait here. Monkey around as
though you're fixing the engine.

And no tricks.
Do you understand me?

- Alright, boss, grab his feet.
- Okay, Hap. Let's make it fast.

- Sure, boss.
- Now, right around this way.

No use stripping those labels.
They got his mug and prints.

- Okay, boss.
- I better ditch this.

When they fish him up,
all we say is

"He didn't have to go
swimming with his hat on."

- Hey, that's a good one, boss.
- Okay, now...hey!

'Hey, boss, what hap..'

Hey, Hap..

Gee, never figured
on that at all.

How you think they're gonna be?

You certainly are in a hurry.
This is only a checkup.

Nurse, you better draw those
blinds. The light's too strong.

- You ought to seen the paper.
- They got Cobb.

No, I mean about the swell
notices the fight got.

Best fighter since
Bob Fitzsimmons, they said.

That's fine, Mutt. Thanks.

They really went to town about
the great fight you put up.

What do you think, doc? Think
they're gonna be alright?

Will I be laid up here long?

Well, it's difficult to say just
now. Possibly a few weeks or so.

Nurse, continue with the drops
and compresses as ordered.

- I'll see you again tomorrow.
- Yeah, sure. Thanks, doc.

You hear that, Eddie? Three
weeks. I'll go daffy in here.

But, Danny, you need rest.
You took a lot of punishment.

Yes, I guess I did. Can't figure
out how it happened so quick.

Had him on the run and suddenly
the lights went out on me.

Excuse me, doctor.
You must do something.

Anything at all. I don't
mind the expense, any cost.

It isn't a matter of expense.
It's only a question of time.

Now, perhaps in a year or two
we may chance another operation.

A year or two? That means
Danny's finished, he's through.

As a fighter, I'm afraid he is.

He'll be able to see
differences of light

and make out shapes
and forms to a good degree.

So that's the sweet wind-up.

- That's Danny's finish.
- I'm sorry.

Scotty. Scotty, where's Danny?
Is he alright?

- Yes, he's alright.
- Can I see him? He's in there?

He's in there flat on his
back. And you put him there.

Only you, not Wales. Danny
wouldn't have fought this fight.

He took a worse licking from
you than he took from Wales.

I've got to see him.
Let me in.

Just a minute, Peggy.

I'm gonna tell you something.
I'm not gonna pull punches.

I've seen you give that boy
the rawest deal ever

I'm not gonna let you
do it again.

I'm not gonna let you say hello

for a while and then
break his heart.

No, I'm all through
with that. Please let me in.

I wouldn't do anything
to hurt him.

You bet. You've done all
you're going to do.

- Scotty, you don't understand.
- You're no good for him.

And he's no good
for you, because..

Well, never mind,
he's no good for you.

- Get that through your head.
- Excuse me. Thank you.

Danny's through with you and
wants you to stay away for good.

- Nurse?
- Yes?

Who was that, Eddie?
Who came in?

Why, just another nurse, Danny.

- I thought maybe it was..
- What?

Oh, nothing. Nothing.

You know, you know, Eddie,
I can hardly see you at all.

You're just like
kind of a shadow.

Well, the room's pretty dark
with the blinds down, Danny.

Yeah, but you can see me good,
can't you?

Danny, you'd better
put those bandages back.

You know, Ed, I figured
that where we came from

we were born
with our back to the wall

and nothing more could happen
to us and nobody could hurt us.

Then, along comes
something like this and..

Eddie, it's got me scared.

- Really, really scared.
- What are you talking about?

Don't be foolish.

Scotty. Scotty,
tell him he'll be alright.

- What? Oh, yes.
- Tell him he'll be better.

Why, sure. Sure, Danny,
everything will be alright.

- Look, the doctor says--
- The doctor didn't say nothing.

Just routine talk.
What are you trying to do?

Tell the truth! We both know it.
I'm as blind as a bat.

Take it easy, Danny.
Don't lose your head.

This is the first round.
You got a long fight.

Yeah, I know.
Left hand out and keep moving.

* Where were you
when the moon came up *

* When the moon came
up last night *

* Made our date
but you made me wait *

* Honey, do you think
it's right *

* I was there walking everywhere
but you were nowhere in sight *

* Never felt so blue,
honey, where were you *

* When the moon came up
last night *

* Where were you
when the moon came up *

* When the moon
came up last night *

* Made our date
but you made me wait *

* Honey, do you think
it's right *

* I was there walking everywhere
but you were nowhere in sight *

* Never felt so blue,
honey, where were you *

* When the moon came up
last night *

Great! That's two surefire hit
numbers so far. We can't miss.

- Wait till you hear second act.
- Eddie, it's swell.

- You've got rhythm.
- I've to see a hundred people.

- I'll telephone you later.
- Okay, fellas.

Goodbye, Eddie. Good luck.

Don't worry, honey. If there's
anything to sell, I'll sell it.

- Bye.
- Thanks, bye.

What's the matter, Ed?
Ed, anything wrong?

Oh, no, nothing, Danny.

How'd it sound to you?
Did you listen?

Oh, all good.
Those are really nice tunes.

- N-nice tunes?
- Mm-hm.

Yeah, it sounded like they
ate them up. All surefire.

Look, Danny, I want you
to tell me the truth.

I want you to tell me what
you're really thinking.

Ed, I don't know anything about
music. What can I tell you?

Listen, Danny,
somehow you do know.

Maybe it's because music
is something you feel down deep.

Something you feel
as much as I do.

Well, that's all I can do,
just tell you what I feel.

I don't know nothing about it.
Ed, do me a favor.

Keep moving around so
I can see you better.

Sure, sure, Danny. Would you
like the shade pulled up?

No, no. The lights alright, Ed,
thanks. It's okay.

Well, look, kid.

Here's the way I feel about it.

Your business is like
any other business.

You either do it or you don't.

You're either a main eventer
or a four-round preliminary boy.

Down on Forsyth Street

you used to play by the hour
and I'd listen.

You'd tell me about those
big-shot composers

who took it on the chin
and went through the mill.

Beethoven, who got the toughest
break of all, lost his hearing.

He didn't quit or lay down. He
just moved in and kept punching.

Yes, but then what?

You work, tear your heart out,
in the end, nobody's interested.

Nobody wants to hear it.

They're only interested after
you're dead a hundred years.

Ed, that's an alibi.

That's an alibi used
by guys who can't deliver.

You can do it, and if it's good,
they listen. They gotta listen.

Well, maybe, you're right.

You know, Danny, you can see
things a lot clearer than I can.

I can see things now that
I could never see before.

Come on, kid. Do it for us
Do it for both of us.

You used to talk about the music
that you heard in the subway

in elevator,
in streetcar tracks.

Music in the 101 languages
you heard on all sides.

Music that everybody can hear,
all part of one great big song.

Yeah, the song of the city.

The symphony of New York.

The symphony of its seven
millions with all its color

of a hundred different races.

And the harmony
of its thousand discords.

Like the dizzy mad howl
of an ambulance siren

screaming across
Forsyth and Delancey.

* Powder my back for me.. *

Good evening, Mr. Gaul.

Where could I find Mr. Gaul?

- Right over there.
- Oh, yes. I see. Thank you.

Mr. Gaul, they told me
at your office you were here.

- I thought maybe--
- I'm busy. See me later.

How many times have I told
you not to dim those foots?

I tried to see you all week.
You remember me. Peggy Nash

- From Burns and Company.
- Burns and Company? Yeah, sure.

So what happened? I thought
you were in the big time.

Yes. "Maurice and Margalo."
But I left--

Don't tell me. I know.
You got a bum break.

You were good, but the show
stunk. So you want a job.

- Oh, I'd be so grateful.
- Would you?

Swell. Maybe, my next show.

- Thank you. Thank you.
- That's okay, that's okay.

But, say, you'll have
to put on a little weight.

The customers down here
don't know from nothing.

Mr. Gaul, I thought maybe
I could ask for--

A little advance? Sure.
Step up to the office.

- I'll give you five bucks.
- Oh, thanks.

Don't mention it.
Don't mention it.

You won't have to mention that
advance. He will soon enough.

Say, looks like you're really
gonna need that fin.

No. No, it's just a headache.

Yeah. Strictly from hunger.
You're telling me. Have a drink.

- Thank you.
- Anybody looking after you?

- No, but--
- I don't care about sharing.

Maybe you'd better
move in with me.

That's awfully nice
of you, but I--

I'll do the worrying.
I'll get you an aspirin.

I've lived a whole week on them.
A lot cheaper than sandwiches.

- Anything new?
- Mr. Kenny is waiting inside.

Danny?

Hello, Danny. What are
you doing here alone?

Trying to get a little whiff
of old Broadway?

I came down to hear the traffic.

Don't get much of it uptown.
It's like a graveyard there.

You didn't have to come here.
I'd have come to your apartment.

No, I wanted to come. Glad
for the chance to get out.

There it is. Wouldn't know it
was you without that bow tie.

Yeah, that's right.
Let's sit down, huh?

No, I'd rather move around.
Do you mind?

Not at all, Danny.
What's on your mind?

I sort of figured you
could help me out, Scotty.

Why, Danny, just name
it. Do you need some cash?

No. Not this time. I've taken
plenty of that from you already.

Danny, how do you mean?
It's your money. You made it.

I've known all along you've
been carrying me, Scotty.

I'm gonna pay you back,
every penny of it.

Danny, everything I've got
is yours. Don't you know that?

I know. I just can't stand
sitting in that room any more.

Well, that's simple. We'll just
get you a better place.

No, the place is alright.
I gotta get something to do.

The whole world doing things and
me stumbling in a 2x4 grave.

No morning, no sun, no nothing.

I can't take it, Scotty.
Can't take it.

I talk to myself by the hour and
I got too much time to think.

About Peggy?

Scotty, get me something to do
where I can be around people

and feel life going on.

Where everything isn't just a
cold, gray fog smothering me.

I'll do anything. I don't
care what it is, anything.

Coming here, I heard a newsboy
yelling and I remembered.

I used to sell papers
and I'd like to do it again.

Well, that's a fine idea,
Danny. Sure, why not?

Just to get something to do.
I don't care what it is.

Look, rest assured.
Whatever it is, we'll do it.

If we have to comb
the whole town.

Just look at that. They
guaranteed me a permanent wave.

Ain't permanent, ain't a wave,
ain't nothing. It's just hair.

- But it's all my own.
- You know, Gladys, it's funny.

After all the places I've
been, things I've done.

I've just moved
across town, that's all.

From East side to West side.

You look out and see
the same back alleys

the same fire escapes,
the same clotheslines.

I'm back just where I started.

Wished I was back
where I started.

With a guy named Jake Smith
right over in Jersey City.

He was just a grease
monkey in a junkyard garage.

Only made $20 a week, but he was
great on this thing called love.

I was a dizzy dope.
I was gonna burn up the world.

'I got burned myself. Ever
watch a moth fly in the flame?'

Can't stop them
till their wings burn off.

Believe me, if Jake
would take me back now

I'd crawl on my knees right over
to Jersey City, so help me.

We girls never get wise
until it's too late.

Let me tell you..

What's the matter, Peggy,
got hay fever or something?

Peggy.

I'm sorry, Peggy.
I really didn't mean to..

I didn't care for the routine
that Gaul put in the show today.

Nowadays the public wants class.

Give them their money's worth
is what I say. Have a cigarette.

Let's see what's fit
to print today.

"Blond beauty
marries her fifth."

She gets five and I don't
get one. Call that democracy?

"Fifty more millionaires
reported last year."

Reported for what? Wish one
of them would report to me.

Here's a guy with the same name
as that pug you told me about.

"Edward Kenny, who will
conduct his own symphony

"with the Philharmonic at
Carnegie Hall on Thursday night.

"This will be the world premiere
of Mr. Kenny's symphony

an American.."

Kenny. Could he be a relative
of that old heartache of yours?

Let me see.

Doing alright, Mutt? We'll paste
these clippings in a scrapbook.

Tomorrow, we'll put
the write-ups in.

Sure. This is gonna be
a very fancy scrapbook.

I'll put them together
with yours.

Keep away from mine. I
don't wanna jinx the kid.

- Hi, Danny.
- Hello, Mr. Sinclair.

- Evening Post up yet?
- Right here. Late final.

- Variety, hot off the press.
- Okay, Smitty.

Mutt, will you look
in that Variety

and see if there's anything
about Peg this week?

- Sure.
- Hiya, Danny?

Well, did you see my scrib in
the column yesterday about you?

Yeah, Mutt read it to me.
I didn't like it.

Why? What's the matter?
I only wanted to be nice.

Don't like that
tear-jerking sob stuff.

"One of life's little
tragedies."

I don't want nobody
crying over me.

I don't want no benefits.
I got no complaints.

Alright, Danny.
I just didn't know.

Alright, Pep.
So now you know, huh?

Okay. Well, I'll be
seeing you, Danny.

- Find anything, Mutt?
- No.

Maybe I missed it.
I'll start over again.

Look in the Vaudeville gossip
column. Maybe something there.

Wait for me.
Hello, Danny. Mutt.

What are you doing? You ought
to be at Carnegie Hall.

Nothing, just skipped out
a minute to shake hands.

Getting kind of jumpy, huh, kid?

The nearer it gets to 9,
the faster my heart goes.

Hold that ticker down, it'll
hurt your timing. No worries.

We know it's good,
don't we, huh?

Hey, what am I, a French general
getting a medal?

- See you, Danny. So long, Mutt.
- Good luck, Eddie.

- Well..
- Good luck, kid.

- Hold that ticker down.
- I will. Carnegie Hall, hurry.

We're gonna be
proud of him, Danny.

I'm proud of him right
now. Well, come on, Mutt.

You run home quick and get
yourself all dolled up, see?

And I think you better
get a shave too.

Why? I'm staying right here,
ain't I?

Oh, no. You're going up to that
concert. Here's the pasteboards.

That ain't right. This
is your brother's show.

I'm staying here.
This is your night.

I don't want to go
and jinx the kid. Here.

What are you talking? If not
for you, he wouldn't be there.

I don't wanna be no skeleton
in the closet. Now, take these.

Danny, why don't you go up
and see it all.

Go ahead.
Hear everything for yourself.

I know all that music backwards.
Backwards and forwards.

I got it all right here.
Will you take these ducats?

Thanks, Danny, as soon as
it's over, I'll come back

and tell you all about it.

- You won't change your mind?
- No, no. You go ahead. Go on.

- So long, Danny.
- Goodnight, Mutt.

'Speech!'

'Speech!'

Ladies and gentlemen

once in each man's lifetime

there comes a supreme moment.

For me, here and now,
this is it.

Not only because
of the generous way

in which you have received
my symphony

but, but because
I can share this moment

with one whose contribution
to this music

is far greater than any that
I could have made.

I am speaking of
and to my brother.

He truly inspired the music
that you have heard tonight.

For, in his life story

was a story of the great city
as I felt it in terms of music.

No, he's not a musician.
He couldn't read a single note.

But in his heart and soul

there, there was such wealth
of music. Music of the city.

The music that led him
on to glory

to conquest, to tragedy
and defeat.

But in that very defeat,
he conquered.

For of all the men
that I've come to know

who have loved and lost

this boy retained
a great nobility.

That far surpassed
any possible conquest.

Yes, my brother made music
with his fists.

So that I might make
a gentler music.

The symphony that
you have heard tonight.

It is his as much as mine.

And so with deep pride
and gratitude

I dedicate this music
to my brother.

Known to most of you

as Young Samson.

Mutt. Mutt.

- 'Hello, Danny.'
- Hello, Mr. Cahn.

I wondered what happened to you.
Kept you working late tonight?

- Why aren't you at the concert?
- I heard over the radio.

Judging from applause there
must have been 5000 people.

- Then it was a success.
- I'll say.

They're crazy about
Eddie's music. Kept cheering.

Begging him to make a speech.

Can you imagine my brother
talking to all those people.

- What'd he say?
- Just thanks and appreciation.

It must be wonderful
to click that way.

- You should be proud.
- I certainly am.

I'll bet. Well, that's fine,
Danny. See you tomorrow.

- Thanks, Mr. Cahn. Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

What paper, please?

What do you read?

Hello, Peg.

Hello, Danny.

Well..

Hey, this is alright.

This is really a night
for the books.

I just finished listening
to Eddie's concert on the radio.

And it's a big success.

And now Peg's here.

That's alright for one night.

Did you...did you hear
about the concert?

Yes, Danny. I was there.

You were?
Well, great, wasn't it?

Can you imagine that
skinny-legged, redheaded kid

used to practice
out on the fire escape

writes a symphony that
sets a whole town on its ear.

Well, I guess we ain't
got no squawk coming.

'Looks like everybody from
Forsyth Street's doing alright"

Oh, Danny.

What's the matter, Peg?

What are you crying for?

You just came
to visit an old pal.

Aren't you glad to see me?

I can't tell you how much,
Danny. Are you alright?

Sure, I'm better than that.
I got a soft touch here.

Keeps me out in the air.

I sell a hundred papers
and make a buck.

I got a lot of good
customers and they keep me busy.

I don't get much time
for moping.

- Then, you are alright.
- Oh, sure, I'm fine.

I still got my two eyes, and
they're always getting better.

'That's what the doctor said.
A year, maybe a little longer.'

'I can wait. Used to waiting.'

Besides, I can always see
anything I wanna see.

I saw you, Peg.

Danny, if I could help now,
I'd do anything.

Well, you have.

Look, I never told nobody this

but I always knew that
someday you'd pass by here

and you'd see me.

Always knew that.

- Because..
- Yes, Danny?

...because you were always my
girl. That's right, ain't it?

Always, Danny. Always.

Yes, brother, it's beautiful.

Didn't I tell you there was
a heart beating in the city?

I've been all over.
East side, West side.

Down in the subways,
up in the elevators.

Flat with the river
and I report success.

There's a heart beating
in the city.

You wont find it
in the timetables

and you'll never see
it advertised.

But take it from me, brother,
there's love in New York.

And I know

because I got
clothes on my back.