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? picture you upon my knee ?

? just tea for two And two for tea ?

? just me for you And you for me alone ?

? nobody near us To see us or hear us ?

? no friends or relations On weekend vacations ?

? we won't have it known, dear, That we own a telephone, dear ?

? day will break And you'll awake ?

? and start to bake A sugar cake ?

? for me to take For all the boys to see ?

? we will raise a family ?

? a boy for you, a girl for me ?

? oh, can't you see How happy we would be? ??

[ whistle blowing And horns honking ]

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

[ swing music plays ]

[ song ends ]

Hey, kids, Get a load of me.

Boy: we give up. What is it?

I found it In my mother's trunk.

This is what She used to wear.

On halloween?

If you think this is creepy, Wait till you see richard.

Here comes Flaming youth now.

Ta-da!

This is what my dad wore 20 years ago.

Boy: well, if he Looked like that,

It's a wonder They didn't shoot him.

How could they wear clothes Like that in the open?

You haven't seen Anything yet.

May I have this dance?

[ charleston music plays ]

Girl: give it out, lynn.

Boy: go on, richard, Show 'em.

Come on, richard, Come on.

Don't step on her toes.

Watch your hat --

It's going to fall off.

Go, richard, go.

[ german accent ] Stop it!

Stop, stop, stop!

Take off the record.

What's the matter, Uncle max?

I will tell you What's the matter.

So easy it is To make fun of things.

Believe me, in this dress, Beautiful your mother was.

I know, uncle max. We were just having fun.

You are making fun from things You don't know about.

We know all about 1929. We've seen it in the movies.

The stock market crash, Prohibition.

Sure, when everybody drank, Whether they liked it or not.

You were there, maybe, no?

No, but I know All about it.

Some things there are

That even a man of the world Like you wouldn't know.

Like what, Uncle max?

Like this --

No matter how bad Things can look,

Always they could Be worse, maybe.

This I carry around

So the same mistake Never again I won't make.

Aw, it's just A strip of paper.

But what a strip.

The first time This piece of paper I saw,

The end of the world I thought it was.

20-- 24...

23!

18.

7 1/2!

Minus 10.

How can this be?

Max, as your lawyer, I warned You this was going to happen.

Who could trust a lawyer?

As guardian of your Niece's estate,

You should have done As I told you --

Invested it all In government bonds.

And 2 1/2% Only I get for her?

Am I crazy?

I made a fortune today.

I sold short.

Sold short, he says.

Who did you sell to?

You.

So now I am short.

How can I tell nanette?

Pick up the phone And call her.

Pick -- no.

At her dancing lesson, She is.

I wouldn't disturb her.

Why not?

It could be maybe Her last dance.

Her uncle is taking care Of her millions...she thinks.

Somebody should be Taking care of her uncle.

? I know that you know ?

? that I'll go where you go ?

? I choose you, won't lose you ?

? I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms ?

? this time is my time ?

? 'twill soon be goodbye time ?

? then in the starlight Hold me tight ?

? with one more little kiss Say nighty-night ?

? I know that you know ?

? that I'll go where you go ?

? I choose you, won't lose you ?

? I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms ?

? this time is my time ?

? 'twill soon be goodbye time ?

? then in the starlight Hold me tight ?

? with one more little kiss Say nighty-night ??

? with one more little kiss Say nighty-night ??

Well, how was I?

Swell.

How do you know? You had your back turned.

I always Have eyes for you.

Here, nan, sit down.

Thank you.

You've got all the money Left in new york.

Why knock yourself out This way?

I want to get somewhere In theater.

In plain words, I am stage-struck.

I guess we're all Hams underneath.

Did the crash catch you Very badly?

Not me. I have a smart uncle.

Mine's in Government securities.

Know what I'd do If I had your dough?

What?

Marry me and find out.

That's a tough way To get information.

No, you don't get it.

Tommy wants a rich But honest woman

To take him away From all of this.

Somebody should.

Correct.

Take me to a little cottage On the side of a hill...

Where I can spend The rest of my days

Looking out over Acres and acres

Of cool green money.

Well, nanette carter, This is a surprise.

Fancy meeting you In a place like this.

How did you know I was here?

Elementary.

Singing lessons Monday and wednesday,

Dancing lessons Tuesday and friday --

You're a stickler For schedule.

And you don't happen To be on it.

Baby, don't act that way.

I told you I didn't Want to see you

Until you paid back That loan.

So we had a quarrel Over dough.

Every time I call the house, I get the brushoff.

I've missed you, baby.

The flame's still burning.

There's a fire extinguisher On the wall.

I've got to dress.

Just an act. The kid's Really crazy about me.

Yeah, sticks out All over.

If bea darcy Hears that rumor,

You'll be sporting A mouse.

Don't worry. I keep my women separated.

You sure do...in class.

If you two would spend more Time rehearsing the show,

We might get somewhere.

You can't expect us to live On the money we loaned you.

There's been a crash, remember? Money's tight.

You have got to help me get nan Interested in the show again.

Not a chance. That's your racket.

She's too swell a kid To be led to the slaughter.

Tell her about The new numbers.

Tell her anything, Only get her up to the theater.

And have you put The bite on her?

Not a chance.

It's a great show. She'll triple her money.

Triple her money? Maybe.

She drops much more than that Every day at mah-jongg.

Will you stop Worrying about her?

Here's your coat. We've got to get to the theater.

Hey, now wait a minute.

Why should I be the one To bring her to the theater?

What are you Complaining about?

Look at my date.

Heh heh heh heh heh.

[ piano playing ]

Tommy: okay, everybody, Take five.

How are you, gentlemen?

Blair.

Bea, larry's down there,

Trying to keep scenery And costumes on the cuff.

So what?

We've got to show them A couple of numbers.

Is "crazy rhythm" In any kind of shape?

As good a shape as I am.

Well, I guess That'll have to do.

Larry: all I'm asking, Gentlemen,

Is a little time, A little credit.

When the show opens, you'll get 100% gravy on every dollar.

I personally guarantee --

Mr. Blair, can I speak To you for a minute?

Not now, honey. I'm busy With these gentlemen. We're --

Gentlemen, may I present Miss, uh, uh...

Mabel wiley.

Mr. Blair promised me a part, But up to now, I'm just a pony.

You're a what?

Theatrical lingo -- A pony is a hoofer.

Oh.

Very attractive Young lady, blair.

I should think you could Find her a part somewhere.

Sure, sure, I'll find something.

Run along, honey. Join your stablemates.

What are we waiting for? Let's go, tommy!

Tommy: ready at this end.

Let's go. Come on.

Just use your imagination, Gentlemen.

Picture the gorgeous set Mr. Waltz is going to give us.

Uh-huh.

And mr. Grover's Sensational costumes.

Maybe.

Just see it In your mind, boys.

It's terrific --

The lure of the jungle,

The weird beating of the drums,

The madness of "crazy rhythm."

? crazy rhythm, Here's the doorway ?

? I'll go my way, You'll go your way ?

? crazy rhythm, from now on We're through ?

? here is where We have a showdown ?

? I'm too high-hat And you're too lowdown ?

? crazy rhythm, Here's goodbye to you ?

? they say that when a highbrow Meets a lowbrow ?

? walking along broadway ?

? soon the highbrow, He has no brow ?

? ain't it a shame? ?

? and you're to blame ?

? what's the use Of prohibition? ?

? you produce The same condition ?

? crazy rhythm, I've gone crazy, too ?

[ drums and chanting ]

[ "crazy rhythm" theme plays ]

[ "crazy rhythm" theme plays]

Blair: great number, eh, boys? Got 10 more just like it.

The show can't miss.

That remains To be seen.

It's sure-fire. My judgment never fails.

Ask anybody. They'll tell you about me.

We have, And they have.

All right, so you asked The wrong people.

Would nanette carter toss A ton of money in my lap

If she weren't sure It was a sock-ola?

You mean the daughter Of h.p. Carter?

I don't mean Little red riding-hood.

Do you know Miss carter?

Know her? Why, we're engaged.

Of course, I didn't want The little woman

Dabbling in show business, But I'm a pushover for tears.

This is just a small part Of the show.

We've got a great opening -- Act one, curtain goes up.

Now, just imagine I'm 40 beautiful girls.

All right, 30.

[ silly music plays ]

Ooh, ooh! I'm sorry. I'm awfully sorry.

End of act one.

Second act -- Completely different.

Curtain goes up.

Yeah, all right, blair, That's enough.

I'm only trying To give you an idea.

We'll talk it over And let you know monday.

See you later, blair.

But you haven't seen The third act.

Larry just wants you To watch a rehearsal.

I'll watch my bankroll, too.

Hello! Nanette, darling.

Oh, I'm so glad You came over.

What kept you, darling?

Up watching uncle max Make another million?

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Who are the pallbearers?

Costume, scenery, Theater manager.

They want a piece Of the show,

But I'm saving that For the right party.

What took you So long, baby?

I had a little trouble

Convincing her She belonged up here.

I knew you couldn't stay sore Once you'd seen me again.

That's the old psychology.

It's the old malarkey.

Nan came up to see Your rehearsal.

Where do you get That "nan" business?

What do you want me To call her -- lucille?

"miss carter" will do.

Now that you're back In my life, honey, who knows?

Maybe old niagara falls Will start beckoning.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Uh -- ahem.

I came here to see Some numbers, larry,

Not to talk about Niagara falls.

Consider the theater Yours, baby.

We'll be breaking For lunch pretty soon.

You and I will Cut over to antoine's

For one of our Get-togethers?

I'm afraid I can't today.

Sure you can. What number Would you like to hear?

I want her to hear "tea for two."

What for? It's the only weak number.

I'm thinking Of tossing it out.

Jimmy, give her "I only have eyes for you."

Have it your way.

Come on, nan, you can Sit down front.

Put something in it, jimmy. Give me the works!

Don't worry, casanova,

You're just about To get them.

Hello, love apple. I thought you were backstage.

So I gathered.

When did miss rich witch Come back in your life,

And what's with That fade-out kiss?

Just a come-on. Everybody else is broke.

She's got money They haven't printed yet.

I've got to get it On the line.

The boys were Breathing down my neck.

I suppose that quiet table At antoine's

Is riding along With the gag?

I can't fish for 25 g's In a one-dime lunch.

Those things need lighting And atmosphere.

And while you're Sucking in atmosphere,

Where do I eat?

Shh. The lunch wagon, As usual.

That's what I thought.

As soon as I get the check To keep this clambake cooking,

I'll come right over.

Well, that's real clubby.

While you nibble on The breast of partridge,

I'm choking down That shin of water buffalo!

Take it easy, Will you, baby?

All right, jimmy, Let's go!

? are the stars out tonight? ?

? I don't know If it's cloudy or bright ?

? 'cause I only have eyes For you, dear ?

? the moon may be high ?

? but I can't see A thing in the sky ?

? 'cause I only have eyes For you ?

? I don't know If we're in a garden ?

? or on a crowded avenue ?

? you are here, so am I ?

? maybe millions Of people go by ?

? but they all disappear From view ?

? and I only have eyes ?

? for you ?

[ piano and orchestra Continue with song ]

? you are here, so am I ?

? maybe millions Of people go by ?

? but they all disappear From view ?

? and I only have eyes ?

? for you ??

It's beautiful, jimmy.

Every number's like that.

They'll kill the audience.

You can't go wrong Throwing in 25 g's.

I don't recall Mentioning the subject.

Wait a minute.

What about lunch?

Singing lesson. I haven't time.

What's 25 g's? You'd spend that much

On a maternity hospital For destitute rabbits.

It's not the amount, It's your attitude about it.

What attitude?

Do you think I'd stoop to dishonesty?

Wouldn't you?

I might squat a little, But not for you.

I'm sorry. I can't depend on you.

I might be able To get by on 15.

Bye, jimmy! Bye, tommy!

Bye.

I wonder if ziegfeld Had to go through all this.

Tommy! Jimmy!

Conference in the lobby.

I still don't get it.

If she refused you the money,

What are we coming out To her house for?

Does babe ruth give up when He's got two strikes on him?

Yeah, But you got four.

Now just what am I Supposed to do?

Give her a sob story.

She's a pushover For anyone in trouble.

No dice. I'm not being a heel For your benefit.

It's for her benefit, too. She'll double her money.

All right. Why doesn't he do it?

I've known her too long.

I can't suddenly come up With a starving mother.

And he hasn't Any afflictions.

If a broken leg would help, I could fix it for him.

This is it.

Get a load of that setup.

Well, here we are, fellas.

Okay, mac, what's The swindle-box say?

$3.75.

$3.75? I can buy At&t for less.

There's $1.00...

$1.75...

$1.78...

Don't just stand there. Start diggin'.

It'll be A pretty shallow trench.

Here's a buck.

Is a mexican dollar All right?

No.

Give me that change. $2.84...

Here's another dime.

Here's a quarter.

Is 12 cents' worth Of stamps all right?

No stamps!

10...35...45... .95 and $2.78 --

$3.75, Right on the button!

Come on, boys.

[ whistles ]

I didn't think We'd make it.

Open sesame.

I don't like The whole setup.

Well, as I live And try not to breathe --

Larry blair.

Still don't like me, eh?

That wins you The honeymoon to burma

And a home in fashionable Hell's kitchen.

Never mind the bons mots. I want to see nanette.

I believe she was Vaccinated against you.

I'll see if it took.

[ nanette singing scales ]

Charming, isn't she?

Shall we start Walking home?

We can't even Afford that.

[ plays chord ]

[ singing scales ]

[ plays chord ]

[ singing scales ]

If you can cut the cadenza, I have evil tidings.

The cadenza is cut. What's up?

To phrase it elegantly, Blabbermouth is here again.

Larry?

Larry: hi, baby.

Didn't wait for The welcome mat.

I knew I'd be Flowers in spring.

That's for nothing.

And not worth A penny more.

Hello, jimmy. Hello, tommy.

Hello, nanette.

Hello, nan.

Nice to see you.

I didn't want to barge in, But larry insisted.

He's the insistent type.

Well, what are we Standing around for?

Uncle max still got That bootlegger?

How about some real scotch?

How about some French champagne?

Swell!

I'll try to arrange A passport for you.

Pauline, would you mind Telling stevens to serve drinks?

Here we go, in that Thirsty old rut again.

Larry, if this is about That conversation

We had at the theater, It was final.

Forget it. We'll raise The dough someplace else.

It's just that The kid was heartbroken

Because you didn't stay To hear his numbers.

He's been itching To play them for you.

Come on, jimmy.

[ under his breath ] Tear her heart out.

Well, I'd like you To hear "tea for two."

Why waste time On a flop-ola?

Give her "I want to be happy."

That'll sell A million copies.

Let him play What he pleases.

[ jimmy playing piano ]

? picture you upon my knee ?

? just tea for two And two for tea ?

? just me for you And you for me alone ?

Do you like it?

There's genius In that head --

Tunes that'll make the world A better place to live in.

It's so nice To hear you appreciate

Someone besides yourself.

The kid's got Under my skin --

Melodies coming from The heart,

Filled with despair.

Despair?

His mother's an invalid.

The guy's spent Hundreds on doctors.

Nothing they can Do for her.

Oh, that's terrible.

Got his sister, too -- Sweetest kid in the world.

He's depending on this show To send her to arizona.

Why hasn't he said something About all this?

Not the type. Proud as a lion.

I'm just scared The frustration now

Might seal him up.

He'll probably never Put another note on paper.

You sold it, kid.

Has it got anything, Nanette?

I think it has everything.

Try it with me.

Go ahead, baby, try it.

I'd love to.

? I'm discontented With homes that are rented ?

? so I have invented my own ?

? darling, this place Is a lovers' oasis ?

? where life's weary chase Is unknown ?

? far from the cry Of the city ?

? where flowers pretty Caress the stream ?

? cozy to hide in, To live side by side in ?

? don't let it abide In my dreams ?

? picture you upon my knee ?

? just tea for two And two for tea ?

? just me for you And you for me alone ?

? nobody near us To see us or hear us ?

? no friends or relations On weekend vacations ?

? we won't have it known, dear, That we own a telephone, dear ?

? day will break And I'll awake ?

? to start to bake A sugar cake ?

? for you to take To all the boys to see ?

? we will raise a family ?

? a boy for you, A little girl for me ?

? can't you see how happy ?

? we would be? ??

Oh, it sounded wonderful.

Oh, it's a beautiful song, Jimmy.

It's the first time It's been sung right.

I still think It needs something.

It needs a voice Like nanette's.

Bea sells the number.

Yeah -- to new york and Philadelphia at the same time.

This number could set me up And solve all my problems.

Larry, I've changed my mind.

I'm going to let you have The money you need.

I knew you couldn't Let us down.

You got too much heart, Too much feeling.

Too much money.

Here's to you, baby, And a prosperous partnership.

She's putting up the money.

Why don't you let her Play the lead?

Jimmy, Do you think I could?

I know you could.

If you weren't good, I'd tell you.

We need you more Than you need us.

Take it easy, kid. It's a wonderful idea,

But maybe nan feels she ain't Ready for broadway just yet.

Larry wants her to wait

Until she's old enough To play character parts.

But why?

She's a new face And a new personality,

And she's as ready As she'll ever be.

Ready for what, Or am I too young to know?

Larry's show. I'd love to do it, jimmy.

It's what I've been Waiting for.

Go ahead, larry. She's a natural.

You keep out of this.

This happens to be My department.

I'd shove you in In a minute, baby,

But what about bea?

You can't just Break a contract like that.

As soon as this one clicks, I'll build a show for you.

This stuff is smooth. Didn't even feel it going down.

Listen, larry, I'm trying to get a hit,

And if bea's going to sing My songs and murder them,

I'd rather take them out.

Well, I wouldn't put up a dime Without your songs.

Wait a minute. He's right.

Bea would be terrific As sally.

What this character Won't do for a dime.

Baby, you're in.

Let's have the dough And I'll get things set.

Most of the country Flat on it's --

Broke -- and you're Going to trust your money

To light-fingered louie?

You don't need a secretary, You need a keeper.

I know what I'm doing, Pauline.

You'll have the money Tomorrow.

I'll get uncle max To sell some bonds.

Swell, baby. I'll leave The details to you.

Call me the minute They're settled.

Let's go, boys. Circle 6-1010.

Circle 6-1010.

Remember, if you have Any money left,

That offer of marriage Still goes at any time.

Ha ha. Bye, tommy.

I'll expect you at the theater Tomorrow morning at 10:30.

Don't be too sure.

I may have her committed By 10:00.

Larry: we're back In business again, baby.

Don't forget -- Circle 6-1010.

Right. Bye.

Bye, nan.

Get uncle max On the phone.

That guy's got you Hypnotized again.

Will you stop worrying?

I'm getting what I want For less than I expected to pay.

Get uncle max, and hurry.

Mine not to reason why. Mine but to do and dial.

Radio announcer: ladies and gentlemen,

from the president of the united states

comes this message --

the fundamental business of the country is on a sound

and prosperous basis. bank deposits have incr--

[ turns off radio ]

Maybe in washington, Prosperity.

Tell me, how busted I am busted?

It will take weeks for The accountants to figure out

You haven't got enough To pay the accountants.

What do I do?

Live simply. In six months,

Stocks may come back And be normal again.

Maybe in six months I won't be normal.

You can stop nanette's Spending. If you don't,

You may have to mortgage That westchester estate.

No, no. Nanette's home Never will I touch.

A solemn promise I made to her father.

[ telephone rings ]

Hello.

Nanette: Hello, uncle max.

It's nanette. What should I tell her?

The truth. You've got To explain it eventually.

How can I explain?

All of her money's in paper, And I should explain this?

Hello. I'm sorry, darling, I can't talk now.

Big stockholder's meeting. Mm-hmm. Oh, it's all day.

I will be home early. Take care of yourself.

Hello? Don't spend Any money. Uh-huh.

No, no, don't buy. Don't --

Oh, goodbye. All right.

Everything I tried Was for nanette's good.

Is that bad?

These stocks were.

In addition, you've fallen For every crackpot scheme

That walked in here --

Oil in texas, Gold in alaska.

No, no, the gold was In texas and oil in alaska.

Everything lavish, Expensive, sumptuous.

That reminds me. Come. I show you something. Come.

Now I show you something.

Look.

What the devil is that?

Tidy boy, it is called.

A pants hanger and presser At the same time.

Remarkable it is

How the little thing Knows what to do.

I show you how it works.

Just a minute.

From the leviathan To a rowboat.

Why everything you doubt?

The simple things Sometimes dividends pay --

The tie clasp, the zipper.

Don't forget the safe Safety pin for babies.

Was it my fault It was so safe,

The diapers, they couldn't Get off at all?

In this little gizmo Could be millions.

First, the cord You plug in...

And in a --

Mr. Bloomhaus, will you Call this number, please?

Just a little demonstration, Hattie.

It's all right.

Mr. Bloomhaus has always Been eccentric.

What does she mean, "eccentric"?

It's an expression they use Up at the asylum.

Come, I show you this.

In the night, This roller is hot

And it goes up and down The pants.

In the morning, fresh Like from the tailor, no?

Well, I'm sorry I can't Spend a night watching it,

But I have a law practice.

Now, no more promoting,

And cut nanette's spending To the bone.

Maybe not anywhere I'll get, But I will talk to her.

You might solve A lot of things

If you just try Saying no for a change.

No to what?

Everyone who comes in here With a share of stock

Or a half-baked gadget Like that.

Try turning down a few.

If you could say No, no, no

Instead of yes, yes For 24 hours,

You'd have saved $100,000.

Remember now.

No, no, no. Yes, yes, yes.

Words.

Huh? Huh?

[ telephone rings ]

[ ring ]

No, no, no.

"billions lost in market."

"government bonds hold firm."

Lean forward, sweetheart.

I'm going to make you Comfortable.

No, d-don't bother.

Closer it puts me only To the paper.

Oh, now, here. Isn't that better?

Yeah, much better.

Nanette-- Uncle ma--

Did you enjoy Your dinner, darling?

Yes. Fine, fine.

A little Too expensive, maybe.

Perhaps we should Cut down.

Cut down for what? It was a simple dinner.

Roast beef, salad, Crepes suzette.

A couple of fried eggs Have the same vitamin,

And the chicken --

She works For less money, no?

Now, you know that eggs Give you indigestion.

Other things also do.

Uncle m-- Nanette, my --

Uncle max, I have A surprise for you.

She has a surprise for me.

Shall I pour Your drink, sir?

No, no, no, I pour it my--

My scotch, It shrinks, too.

Alcohol evaporates In the summer, sir.

In the sahara desert That much couldn't evaporate.

You might as well Know the truth, uncle max.

Larry was here. We've made up again.

With all my troubles,

That loudmouth back In my life comes here.

Will there be Anything else, sir?

What else could there be?

Put locks on everything, Including the locks.

Very well, sir.

Larry has changed, Uncle max.

He's mellowed.

On this scotch, Anyone would.

Whenever that larry blair Shows up, I smell a rat.

Calm down, darling. I know what I'm doing.

I want you To hear something.

Something else there is?

A very beautiful song.

In the mood I am not for songs.

It was written by

A brilliant young composer, Uncle max --

A friend of mine.

Mm-hmm. Mellow, I suppose, He also got.

Now you just listen.

? picture me upon your knee ?

? with tea for two And two for tea ?

? just me for you And you for me alone ?

? nobody near us To see us or hear us ?

? no friends or relations On weekend vacations ?

? we won't have it known, dear, That we own a telephone, dear ?

? day will break And I'll awake ?

? and start to bake A sugar cake ?

? for you to take For all the boys to see ?

? we will raise a family ?

? a boy for you And a girl for me ?

? oh, can't you see how happy ?

? we would be? ??

Well, what do you Think of it?

Very pretty, But I am full of tea.

I had six saucers.

You relax, and I'm going To fix you a nice drink.

Relax, she says.

Wait till you hear me Sing that song

In a crinoline gown With a hoop skirt

And a lace parasol.

Another fancy dress affair.

A costume like that Costs how much?

Just $25,000.

[ gasps ]

I'll get it. Don't move.

I can't move.

I want to put the money Into larry's show.

Oh, larry's show. That's different.

I thought -- what?

But I'm going to play The leading part.

For $25,000, all the parts You should play.

Positively.

All you have to do is sell A few of my securities.

That's more positively -- Positively impossible.

You have to stop This spending.

But it isn't spending, Uncle max, it's an investment.

$25,000 is a mere Drop in the bucket.

Have you looked In the bucket lately?

I don't want to talk About this anymore.

But you're going to have to Because I've already said yes.

That's the trouble. Everybody says yes.

If everybody says no,

The banks would be Bulging again.

What are you Talking about?

Sit down. Sit down!

If no you would say To everybody for 24 hours,

$100,000 to me It would be worth.

Could you make that A little clearer?

Don't plain I speak?

$100,000 if you say no For 24 hours.

Do you mean it?

What I don't mean, I don't say.

Uncle max, You've got a bet.

I -- what you mean, "bet"?

For $100,000, I'll say no To everything for 24 hours.

Oh, don't be ridiculous. I am just saying--

And I'll give you Better odds.

Odds or ends, I am not interested.

It's 10:00 saturday.

I'm going to say no To everything for 48 hours,

And all you have to do Is pay me $25,000.

I open my mouth, immediately You put your foot in it.

You just said you didn't say What you didn't mean.

You're going to Welsh on me now?

That's not the question.

How could I know If you said yes or no, huh?

Uncle max, ever since I was a little girl,

You and I have played fair In everything, haven't we?

Don't you trust me?

With my life, But this is money.

Then we'll leave it In the hands

Of a third party, okay?

Pauline!

Luckily, I just happened to be Waiting at the keyhole.

Anything wrong?

I just bet uncle max $25,000

That I could say no To everything

Until 10:00 monday night.

Well, that sounds Perfectly normal.

Of course, We'll have to put

A little padding On these walls.

You're to stay with me And see that I keep my bet.

What kind of a bet?

You are not Putting up anything.

Oh, I'm just risking my chance At what I've been working for,

And if I lose, I won't ask For one thing for a whole year.

Let's forget The whole thing --

For a year?

Yes.

365 days, Excepting leap year,

Which didn't Get me anyplace, either.

Just bare expenses.

No more minks?

Singing lesson? Dancing lesson?

No more big parties?

No, not even a new dress.

Every question You would answer,

Not wriggling around To change the meaning?

A plain, straightforward "no" to every question.

Cross my heart.

[ clock strikes ]

Get ready...

Get set...

Go. We're off. This is going to be fun.

Fun, yeah. I am already laughing.

Ha ha.

If the money I was to give you now,

The bet you would Call off, yes?

No.

And don't you try any more Of your childish tricks.

If I'd said yes and no In the right places,

I'd be wearing mink.

Will there be Anything else, sir?

Some bicarbonate, And call my lawyer.

In trouble I think I am again.

Very well, sir.

Radio announcer: the president of the united states

assures the people

that the fundamental business of the country

is on a sound and prosperous basis.

in washington yesterday --

And see how much For this you can get.

"sound and prosperous basis."

Hello, larry? I'm sorry To have kept you so long.

It's okay, sweet.

I've been sitting here On my little iron cot

Just waiting.

Everything is fine. I'll have the money on monday.

Swell. I knew You'd come through, baby.

I can hit the hay.

Be at the theater Early tomorrow.

Happy dreams, sweetheart.

25 g's, love apple. We're in.

Here, pick a pawn ticket. It's on me.

Oh, my platinum Wristwatch.

Larry, you're wonderful.

I know it, sugar, But keep on telling me.

Oh, larry.

[ car horn honks ]

Hello there. I've been Waiting for you.

Yeah, we've been Waiting for you.

Isn't it A beautiful day?

That's snappy dialogue For 10:00 in the morning.

I was afraid you'd Change your mind.

Oh, you don't know me Very well.

I'm pauline hastings, If anyone's interested.

Miss carter's Secretary.

I've been promoted. I'm a private eye.

Is larry here?

In the lobby With the wolves.

If this nanette carter don't Show up in another five minutes,

There won't be Any first or second act.

So she's late. Fine thing when a guy

With the integrity of gandhi And the genius of ziegfeld

Has to be distracted By a few crummy bills.

But she's 25 minutes late.

She's bringing 25 g's -- A grand a minute.

Jimmy: there they are, Down there.

Well, there's plenty of room To talk in here.

Nan, baby!

Ooh, I was worried About you.

I thought maybe you had A traffic accident.

No, she was unfortunate. She got here.

What'd you drag Her along for?

Termite control.

Have you told beatrice About the switch in parts?

Now, one problem At a time, honey.

Come meet the boys.

See what I mean?

We'll see you after You're finished, nan.

Boys, I want you to meet Miss nanette carter --

The future Mrs. Larry blair.

And there's A future for you.

How do you do? Felicitations.

Miss carter, Let's get down to business.

Do you stand ready

To guarantee Mr. Blair's indebtedness?

Why, I --

Careful.

No.

No?

Uh -- ha ha ha. You don't understand, baby.

They mean the 25 grand that You promised to have on monday.

I know what they mean, And I'll have it by then.

Oh, well, monday Will be all right.

You had me there For a minute, honey.

Can we depend on Your check for $25,000

On monday night?

Why, I --

Unh-unh.

No.

Anyone care To try for $50,000?

Do you guarantee Anything for this man?

No.

Uh-huh. That's all I wanted to know.

Excuse me.

That'll hold me, too. I'll see you later.

Bon voyage.

How could you Do this to me?

It was a pleasure.

Larry, everything is going To be all right.

What do you mean?

I just lost my scenery, My costumes, my theater.

You'll get them back on monday When I bring the check.

You just said you wouldn't Have it on monday.

But I will.

If only people would stop Asking me questions.

Couldn't you Have said yes?

No! Unh-unh.

One of us has gone nuts. Do you know what this means?

The cast will disband, The chorus will get other jobs.

No, they won't.

You can bring them all To my place until monday.

Oh, that'll be nice.

All 40 of them?

Why not? We have enough food, Don't we, pauline?

If we haven't, They can eat each other.

Supposing uncle max Doesn't loosen?

He will.

You just said --

Never mind what I said. You've got to trust me.

Now you go and invite them all Up to westchester.

I'll have to work this out In my own head.

Going to be mighty Lonely up there, partner.

Ooh...

[ charleston music plays ]

Girls: come on, larry. Come on, larry.

[ laughter ]

[ laughter ]

All: hey!

[ all talking at once ]

Sometimes I think You're losing your mind.

How could you make A bet that stupid?

Believe me, Easy it wasn't.

What makes you think She hasn't said yes

While you've been away?

Her word. Cheat, Nan wouldn't do. No.

If a bachelor you weren't, Better you'd know.

You got me talking that way.

All right, william. Stay over sunday.

A nice weekend We'll have in the country.

We'll relax And take things easy.

Fine. I could stand a rest.

Look what they are doing.

These silly fellows Make a mistake.

Hello, hello. Put this back.

Put this back. You have the wrong address.

We have pianos.

You ain't kidding, bud.

This is the third We delivered this morning.

We got 36 army cots And blankets.

Where do you want them?

You think war maybe Has been declared again?

I cannot understa--

Hurry up with that piano. We're waiting.

Well, don't just Stand there.

Give him a hand.

We want to get rolling.

The right house It is?

Of course.

Wait a minute. Look. Look.

Who are those people?

How can I tell?

They have got Nothing on. Sheesh.

Come on.

Pauline.

Welcome To insanity lodge.

I'm a combination usher And chambermaid.

Who are these people here?

Actors or lunatics.

I haven't Made up my mind.

? wham de-boom-bam ?

? wham de-boom-bam ?

? wham de-boom-bam, Wham de-boom-bam... ?

See what I mean?

What kind of language Is "wham de-boom-bam"?

Swiss-ess.

Where is miss nanette?

I'm in no mood For riddles.

I want to see her.

Look, I've got 32 cots to make up

And I'm three sheets In the wind already.

Make them later.

Tell her we are In the study.

I wouldn't go in there If I were --

Oh, well. They're Old enough to know.

Max, this atmosphere is Hardly conducive to business.

[ women scream ]

This is all your fault,

With that yes And no foolishness.

Never in my life I -- I...

Come.

In here we can Be private.

Larry: now, girls, Here's the idea.

Watch me closely.

[ middle eastern music plays ]

You're disturbing me. Please go.

This I don't believe.

Larry: go!

? when skies are gray ?

? and you say You are blue ?

? I'll send the sun Smilin' through ?

? I want to be happy ?

? but I won't be happy ?

? till I make you Happy, too ?

? when skies are gray ?

? you say you are blue ?

What are you Going to do?

? I'll send old sun Smilin' through ?

? I want to be happy ?

? but I won't be happy ?

? till I make you Happy, too ?

? and I can make you Happy, too ??

Oh, you're Going to be swell.

You have nothing To worry about.

I'm so nervous I have duck bumps.

Good. I want you To be on edge.

I will be Until monday night.

What happens Monday night?

Either uncle max or I Will have a stroke.

By the way, jimmy, How's your sister?

My sister?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, she's doing fine.

Why, the doc says Her leg's

Going to be As good as new.

Her leg? I thought It was her lung.

Well, it's a vicious circle.

I'll explain it To you some time.

You mind if I ask you A personal question?

I'd rather you didn't Ask me any questions.

This one's important.

Are you engaged to larry?

I mean, is it definite?

No, it's not definite.

Does that mean You don't love him?

No.

What does it mean?

Jimmy, will you please Stop asking me questions?

I'm allergic to them.

There's one more question I'd like to ask.

Will you kiss me?

No.

Pauline, What do you want?

Anything you might Have left over.

Your uncle's looking for you.

He's frothing in every pore.

Poor uncle max.

I better go Explain things.

Where is he?

By now, possibly Under three acrobats.

We'll have to squeeze through And find him. Pardon us.

It's all right.

Sign here, Please, nanette.

Does this whole business

Strike anyone else As slightly imbecilic?

Nobody asked you.

I volunteered. Can I go now?

I have 32 cots to make up.

I want you to witness This agreement.

How would you like it signed -- "bedsheet annie"?

May I ask Where you sleep?

I didn't know you cared.

Until the expiration Of this contract,

You will share Miss carter's room

And keep awake.

What for?

It's possible you might Say yes in your sleep.

Haven't we all?

And if one word You say about this,

Your job you lose.

All 32 cots?

If, however, you detect Nanette saying yes,

You get a bonus Of $250.

Just a minute.

Do you think I would betray My best friend

For a measly $250?

I'll take it.

Hi. How are you?

? oh, do, do, do ?

? what you done, Done, done before ?

? baby ?

? do, do, do ?

? what I do, do, Do adore ?

? baby ?

? let's try again, Sigh again ?

? fly again to heaven ?

? baby, see, it's abc ?

? I love you And you love me ?

? I know, know, know ?

? what a beau, beau, beau Should do ?

? baby ?

? so don't, don't, don't ?

? say it won't, won't, Won't come true ?

? baby ?

? my heart begins to hum ?

? dum-de-dum, De-dum-dum-dum ?

? so do, do, do ?

? what you done, Done, done before ?

? oh, do, do, do ?

? what you done, done, Done before ?

? baby ?

? do, do, do ?

? what I do, do, Do adore ?

? baby ?

? let's try again, Sigh again ?

? and fly again To heaven ?

? baby, see, it's abc ?

? I love you And you love me ?

? you dear, dear, dear ?

? little dear, dear, Dear, come here ?

? snappy ?

? and see, see, see Little me, me, me ?

? make you ?

? happy ?

? my heart begins To sigh ?

? di-dee-di, Dee-di-di-di ?

? so do, do, do ?

? what you done, Done, done, done ?

? done, done, done before ??

Oh, that was swell, nan.

When larry blair gives A weekend, it bubbles.

Anything you don't see, Just ask for.

Expense means nothing Around here.

Oh, mr. Blair, when will we Rehearse my part?

Part? Oh, yeah. Stick around, doll.

I'll go over it With you later.

Girls, in the living room For "oh, me, oh, my."

Woman: here goes The merry-go-round again.

Is this a show Or a dance marathon?

Put your whip away, Simon.

I'll go, but I'll take My tea with me

To keep me company.

Don't let the water out Until I get back.

I'll be over on The chaise lounge, mr. Blair.

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Sahib, your panatelas.

Thanks. Take a couple to Last you through the day.

Thanks. It's going To be a long one.

That living room's Going to be cramped.

Knock out a wall.

Don't bother me With details.

Okay. I hope you know What you're doing.

Hi.

Hi, nan.

Can we get together later In a rose arbor or something?

I'll have the gardener Build one.

Everything all right?

Just swell, baby.

I'll probably rehearse All my shows out here.

Fresh air and sunshine Give me ideas.

Why isn't miss darcy here?

Bea?

Oh, she had something To do in town.

Probably show up Tonight or tomorrow.

How did she take The switch in parts?

Tickled pink after I explained things to her.

Bea will do anything I tell her.

I was wondering why She wasn't here.

I'd much rather bow out Than cause any friction.

Honey, don't even talk About bowing out.

We're all depending On you.

I mean, that face, That figure, that voice.

There won't be any Slip-up on the check?

No. You'll have it Monday night.

Excuse me, nan,

But they're waiting For you to rehearse.

Now listen, big shot.

You can kid nanette along, But you can't me.

Meaning what?

Meaning you haven't Said a word to bea

About switching the parts.

You stick to the ivories.

Let me handle The delicate matters.

You haven't the guts To tell her.

You're stringing nan along For the money you can get.

After we're married, It's community property.

I'm using my own money,

If you look at it From the right angle.

She has no intention Of marrying you.

Where do you get Your information?

From the feed box.

As far as you're concerned,

She'd just as soon Marry a chimpanzee.

Where is she going to Find a chimpanzee

With my talent?

Here. Buy yourself A driver's license.

Hey, you! Buster!

Buster?

Are you the new guy They hired

To play the butler?

What I play around here Shouldn't happen to a dog.

Who are you?

Beatrice darcy.

I play the lead In this clambake,

And I'm looking For a no-good, chiseling,

Double-crossing stinker.

That description I recognize.

He's at the pool relaxing.

Well, I'll settle that.

Wait, wait. Wait a minute.

Right now it may be better You don't disturb him.

Why not?

Busy he is fixing it

For nanette carter To play the leading part.

Nanette carter?

Mm-hmm.

I play the lead.

Maybe yes, maybe no.

In your place, I will go and find out.

Go, go.

I'll find out, pop.

You can bet Your underwear.

That I have already lost.

This isn't very much Of a part --

Just one page.

We'll enlarge it As time goes on.

Let's hear it.

"I love you, darling. I always will.

There's nothing I can do about it."

Keep going. What else Does it say?

"jasmine goes into his arms In a passionate embrace."

Okay, follow directions.

I've got to see What you have to offer.

Remember where We left off.

But, mr. Blair...

You're no seal, roscoe.

You've got to Come up for air.

The water's fine, Sweetheart.

Did you bring Your bathing suit?

I've got better ideas.

Why wasn't I told About this chowder party?

I thought you'd like A free weekend.

You're up on All the numbers.

All except the one About nanette carter

Taking my part.

That's just economics. It'll work out.

Be a good girl and let Papa handle things.

I got a glimpse of what You were just handling.

I'll take care Of this personally.

Wait a minute, baby.

You'll cramp The whole setup.

All right, kids. Relax a minute.

This is where miss carter Goes in the number,

So watch closely.

? oh, me, oh, my, Oh, you ?

? no other girl will do ?

? cares will be Forever ended ?

? and this world Would be so splendid ?

? if you cared enough, Dear, to be true ?

? oh, me, oh, my, Oh, you ?

? those lips, Those eyes of blue ?

? you're so lovely, You're so sweet ?

? you simply lift me Off my feet ?

? oh, me, oh, my, Oh, you ??

All right, kids, Follow me.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

Hold it.

Just what do you think You're trying to slip over?

Nothing. Larry told you About the change in parts.

You're going to Play lucille.

It's just As good a part.

Well, isn't that just cozy?

I'm left in new york

While you sharpies Pull a fast one.

Let me tell you something.

I love show business, Don't you?

Wait a minute. I'll do the talking.

Please watch where You are dripping.

All right, Johnny weissemuller. Talk.

Wait till I get my breath.

Take it easy. It's just A switch in parts.

I was going to Tell you about it,

But it slipped my mind.

Slipped your mind?

His mind can slip Through a watch spring.

What about my part?

Stick around. You'll get it

Right down the center Of your skull.

You get "call of the sea,"

The best number In the show.

I'll play the lead

And get "call of the sea," too.

Tell miss national bank

To peddle her account Someplace else.

Look, look, look, look. Everybody fight.

No one gets anyplace.

Maybe I could settle this.

Who's this character?

That's uncle max, honey.

Well, that Settles everything.

All right, Uncle max, blow.

No. Blow I don't.

I stay right here.

He happens to be Nanette's guardian.

Sure, sugar. He owns the joint.

Oh! Oh, well, That's different.

Go ahead, uncle max. Speak your piece.

I speak.

Nanette -- excuse me Just for a minute.

Do you think, darling,

You can play the part

Better than this Young lady? Huh?

No.

Why, of course she can.

She'll play rings Around her.

Over my dead body.

Nobody wants your body.

You think, darling, That young man's music

Is good enough For your voice?

Huh?

No.

Do you want to Play the part

Or in the show Put money?

No.

So tomorrow morning Everybody out.

All the vultures Fly home. Yes.

Oh, come on, fellas. Snap out of it.

We'll get backing Someplace else.

Come on, jimmy. Hit those keys.

I'll show you how this Number should be sung.

Nice try, honey.

Baby, it's all a mistake.

I can fix it In five minutes.

You should have fixed it A little earlier, larry.

I'm not well...

Not well at all.

Nanette, my darling, I am very sorry.

Nanette...

There are times A man better off would be

If he hung himself.

Bea: ? oh, me, Oh, my, oh, you ?

This is one of the times.

? no other guy will do... ?

You know, I may be wrong, But it seems to me

You've been acting Very strangely of late.

Oh, no, I haven't, jimmy. You imagine it.

I don't understand what This is all about, nan.

I'm sorry, jimmy.

Of course, maybe I'm not supposed to.

But if you can't Tell me the reason

For the sudden switch, You might at least tell me

Why you've avoided me Ever since.

I had a headache,

And uncle max let me stay In my room for dinner.

You have to have His permission

To go to your room?

No.

There's something about All this I don't quite get.

Will you have a cigarette?

No, thanks.

If you didn't say, "no, thanks,"

I'd better look up A psychiatst

Well, I changed my mind.

That seems to be about The best thing you do.

Jimmy, I'm sorry I said That about your music.

I didn't really mean it.

I don't think you meant Anything you said,

And I'm pretty sure I know the reason why.

You know, in a way,

I'm just as glad The show is off.

"tea for two" Wouldn't have clicked

Without you singing it.

Well, who said The show's off?

You certainly wouldn't Put up the money

After what larry Did to you.

Look, I gave my word,

And I'm just like My uncle max.

I never welsh.

All those people Have worked hard

To make this show A hit, jimmy.

We mustn't let them down.

That's a wonderful way To look at it.

Whether I sing your songs Or someone else does,

They're going to be heard. They're going to get over.

They're just too good not to.

I wouldn't bet on it.

Well, I would. They're Going to bring the world

A lot of pleasure And happiness, jimmy.

Your mother and sister

Are going to be So proud of you.

Yeah. There's Something about them

I'd like to explain.

Larry: I had nanette set up For a pigeon

If you hadn't yackety-yacked All over the place.

Bea: the setup got just A little bit off-line.

Would I double-cross the girl I'm going to marry?

Oh, brother. You'd Double-cross yourself

If you thought You could make a buck.

I'm sorry you had to Get it that way, nan.

It's only what I expected From larry, jimmy.

He hasn't soured you On all men, has he?

That depends on the man.

Max: ah-choo!

Excuse me. gesundheit.

Of course, it's none Of my business,

But it looks to me

Like you're getting kicked In the short ribs

All the way around.

I suppose it does Look that way.

Why don't you just run

Up and down The hall yelling yes?

Then I'd get a fur coat

And mr. Bloomhaus would Get rid of his heartburn.

With the pants presser, Be careful. It bites.

I'm watching it, sir.

No matter who says what,

My furniture I get back In the morning.

That's impossible, sir.

Stevens, experiences You have had --

How do you get the woman To say yes?

Well, at our time Of life, sir,

That's quite a problem.

Shall I plug this Contraption in, sir?

No, I plug.

You start it.

Start it.

Sheesh!

Will there be Anything else, sir?

Sheesh!

What's the matter?

We're being shelled.

Oh, it's hysterical Charlie again.

Put out the light.

Why does a girl Always say that to me?

[ scraping noise ]

Well, buster, I didn't expect you.

No. Come to the window.

Something interesting You will see. Come.

He's coming up.

Shall I get Some hot water?

This is one time You can say yes.

I won't squeal.

Oh, well. He took Valley forge barefooted.

Owl: who? Who?

George washington.

And keep Your big mouth shut.

Psst. Nan, nan.

Why didn't you answer me? I could break my neck.

This ladder needs Dental work.

Don't be that way, baby.

We can straighten Everything out.

The fact that I didn't Invite bea up

Proves that I wanted You to get the part.

You've got class, baby.

Bea's just a little two-bit Honky-tonk performer.

This will show you Who comes first with me.

Hey, look out, I'm slipping! Catch me!

Ha ha.

Hey, do it again. Nan didn't see it.

[ telephone rings ]

[ ring ]

[ alarm clock rings ]

He--

[ telephone rings ]

Hello.

Hello.

Who is ringing so many bells?

Early: good morning, max.

Oh, it's you, early?

What's bad today?

This is good news.

If you can get down here And sign some releases

Before the market opens,

We may be able To salvage some assets.

You've got just an hour.

With bells on, I will be there.

By 10:00 at my office We will be, yes?

No.

But we must. Couldn't A little faster we go?

No.

Please forget about it, Yes and no, yes?

No.

Only 20 minutes We have left.

Maybe killed we get, But we make it.

[ siren wails ]

Complications yet.

Good morning.

Don't you think you were Driving a little fast?

No.

No?

Everything I can Explain, officer.

For business I am late.

If any later I am, There will be no business.

Let's see your Driver's license, please.

Driver's license.

Are you Miss nanette carter?

No.

She's nanette carter. There it say so.

Doesn't she know Who she is?

Sometimes she Gets confused.

Is this Your car, miss?

No.

Where'd you get it?

Out of the garage.

Our garage.

Let's see The registration.

I haven't got it.

Just a minute, officer.

Immediately I can Tell you everything.

I think in my pocket I have it.

In my pants, maybe. I put it in my --

Yesterday I...I...

I...

Golf or basketball?

Is it your business If my legs I like cool?

To new york I must get Before wall street opens.

You can hear the dow jones At the police station.

Police station?

If you can keep us there until 10:00, I'd appreciate it.

I think that Can be arranged.

Wait a minute.

I am max bloomhaus From carter & bloomhaus.

And I'm terry clancy Of highway 31. Follow me.

You cannot do this with me.

I have to be in new york Before wall street opens.

Come on, uncle max. Get in the car.

An outrage this is.

An american citizen I am, A taxpayer...formerly.

[ turns on radio ]

It's your own fault. You pulled the throttle.

Already the market is open.

Money I am losing I haven't even got.

Radio announcer: the president of the united states

repeats that the fundamental business of the country

is on a sound and prosperous basis.

Great it is, this.

Run into a tree.

Knock, knock. Sheesh!

I will show them.

Oh, mr. Blair, Do you feel like

Rehearsing my part This morning?

Do I look like I feel like it?

In spite of strains, Bruises, rain,

Sleet, or snow, the show Must go on, mr. Blair.

You're getting all balled up With the post office.

Don't bother me.

How, old laughing waters.

Where have you two been?

In the pokey.

We've been in jail.

Heavens to betsy, What's he done now?

I murdered a nosy woman.

Say, that's a snappy outfit.

Who's your tailor? Ha ha ha ha! Ahem.

We thought you were lost. Where have you been?

Where you should have been For the last 10 years.

Hello, honey.

I was beginning To worry about you.

That's very touching, larry.

The kid here got A little bad news.

What sort of bad news?

About his sister.

He didn't want To tell you,

But I persuaded him He ought to.

You're used to Handling those things.

What happened?

Nothing. The fact that I never had one.

My mother lives In philadelphia,

And she's quite Hale and hearty.

It was an embryo of his mind To pry money out of you.

Thanks, jimmy,

But you're telling me something I already knew.

[ door slams ]

So I've nurtured A benedict arnold,

A judas iscariot.

Shut up.

That drops the show In the sewer.

What do you care? You're A knight in shining armor.

All right, sir lancelot, Start peddling your tune

To the nightclubs And radio stations again.

Stop bleeding. You'll get the money.

What makes you think She'll give?

She told me last night She was going through with it

For the sake of the kids.

She did? That's great.

You'd better stick With bea.

She's your kind. You can chisel together.

I've got to tell The company.

Don't want them to lose That old spirit.

Psst. Psst.

Young man, are you In love with my ward?

What?

What a simple question It is.

Do you love nanette?

Since you put it in such A roundabout way, yes.

Why don't you find out If she loves you?

How?

Easy solution I have. Ask her.

You mean, you approve of me? You want me?

No, no, no, no, not me. Propose to her.

Well, she's a little Upset right now.

Good. Yes she might Say by accident.

Go ahead.

Now go ahead, And don't shilly-shilly,

And only yes take For an answer, no?

Thanks.

[ playing "tea for two" ]

What is it, jimmy?

Have you thought Of something else?

I don't blame you For being sore, nan.

It's my fault for Letting it get this far.

What made you weaken?

I found out I was In love with you.

Isn't that approach A little corny, jimmy?

It was just A statement of fact.

I didn't expect you To believe it.

It's a little difficult Under the circumstances.

Yeah, I suppose it is,

But it's the truth.

All I want is a chance To prove it.

What do you say, nan?

Did uncle max suggest this?

Not altogether. He just backed me up.

Nan: oh, I see.

Have I got a chance, nan?

Right now, jimmy, I have to say no.

Does that mean if I wait, It might be yes?

I have to say no To that, too.

I see. I guess I never Should have asked.

You love my music, And I was silly enough

To put a personal Element to it.

Your music is you, jimmy.

Then you can't love one Without the other.

Oh, nan, I'm not asking You to boil over.

I'd be satisfied if you...

If you just cared a little.

Do you, nan?

No, jimmy.

No.

Well, I stuck my chin out And got what I deserve.

Goodbye, nanette.

Jimmy, where are you going?

The other side Of the tracks.

I guess I never should have Skipped over.

[ people chattering ]

Would everyone be quiet For just a minute, please?

I have a very important Announcement to make.

In exactly one minute, I have a surprise for you.

Tommy: I can't wait.

[ clock chimes ]

I made it!

Saved by the gong.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, Yes, yes, yes!

I never enjoyed saying Anything so much.

Would you mind letting us In on the gag?

I bet uncle max $25,000, And I won it.

Oh, now I can tell jimmy How I really feel.

You better tell me. Jimmy left for new york.

Oh, no. He wouldn't go Without seeing me.

Does this mean I get the dough?

Do I get the lead?

You're back in the other part, Love apple.

Back to work, kids.

How about my little star Taking over?

Do I get to do An emotional scene, mr. Blair?

Cheer up, honey. Maybe jimmy hasn't left yet.

[ alarm clock rings ]

Uncle max.

[ ringing continues ]

What's wrong?

Has anybody got The right time?

At the sound Of the gong,

It will be exactly 2 minutes past $25,000.

Boing!

All right, uncle max, Give me the money.

Give me, give me, give me, Give me, give me.

How do you do, Miss hastings?

Why, mr. Early,

What are you doing Here so late?

I have a very unpleasant duty To perform.

Nanette must be told Uncle max cannot possibly

Pay off this ridiculous bet.

Would you give me That again slowly?

We'd better settle this Right away.

Are they all in there?

Yeah. Come on.

[ jazz music plays ]

Hold the music, kids. Simmer down a minute.

I have a man here With a gruesome message.

Okay, chum, you're on.

Ahem.

You may all pack up and leave As quietly as possible.

Look, mister, you're Busting up a rehearsal.

There won't be any more Rehearsal or show.

What are you trying To pull now?

Looks like nan Is broke.

You couldn't raise a dime With a block and tackle.

Broke?

I can't be.

Temporarily, I'm afraid You are, nan.

But my government bonds.

Your uncle didn't Trust the government.

Uncle max, What does he mean?

My darling, your money I have handled

Like a dutch uncle who should Have stayed in holland.

But the $25,000 That I won?

Maybe in six months, Stocks come back up.

Six months? What will I eat?

The actors.

I told you from the start She was a phony.

Does this mean that I don't get to emote?

I'll write you A suicide scene.

We'll play it together.

I don't deserve A deal like this.

How could you Do it to me?

Stop picking on her. She's had enough.

It's all right, nan.

Oh, yeah? You take over.

You can have The whole show --

Books, score, contracts, And all the debts.

I'm washed up.

Somebody should get A sock in the kisser.

I'm happy to oblige.

Ohh!

Did you hurt Your hand?

Well, there goes The pied piper with the rats.

And my ambitions with him.

Oh, well, what's wrong In being broke?

I've been broke all my life, And look at me.

There must be a better Argument than that.

I'm sorry, nannie.

Much it doesn't mean, But what else can I say?

But I made such a fool Of myself.

Maybe, I guess, Everything I do is wrong.

Just a bungling old Schlemiel I am.

No, you're not.

You're my uncle max.

Whatever we've lost, We haven't lost each other.

Why, I love you more now Than I ever did.

Oh, come on. Cheer up, you two.

Love and money Aren't everything.

What am I saying?

I guess it was just Too good to be true --

A lead on broadway and jimmy, All in one package.

If anything that Young man is worth,

Back he will come to you.

As soon as he Hears about --

[ knock on door ]

What did I tell you? Come in.

Good evening.

Only him it is.

Well, that's a nice Cheery welcome.

I've been going over These statements.

Maybe there's a chance To save the show.

Tommy, that fortune you wanted To marry me for is all gone.

Only temporarily.

"the fundamental business Of the country

Is on a sound And prosperous basis."

Thank you, Mr. President.

Tommy: I've got it all Figured out.

Larry's already Put the company

10 grand in the hole.

We've got to raise $35,000.

Nice cheering-up.

It's nan's one big Chance to recoup.

For $35,000, wall street I could buy out.

The sidewalks, too.

No dice, tommy.

Only government bonds From here on in.

I even had a new title -- "no, no, nanette,"

And an angle on how To raise the dough,

But if that's The way you feel...

Something is cooking In that hoofer's head,

And I'm going to Take the lid off

And find out what it is.

Hey, twinkle toes,

How do you figure To raise $35,000?

And hand me a rod.

Who in this wide cold city Had the integrity and foresight

To sell his best friend short And is now loaded with lettuce?

Eeny, meeny, miney, Mo -- early!

Right. Now if you'll step Into my office...

Gladly.

I just adore rolling down

These quiet Country roads at night.

Don't you, mr. Early?

I prefer driving In the daytime.

Have you enough room?

Oh, I'm quite comfy. Thanks.

[ engine sputters ]

That's strange.

What's the matter?

I seem to be out of gas.

Oh, no, mr. Early.

Ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha.

I'm quite sure I filled it this morning.

Oh, mr. Early, How could you?

How could I what?

Running out of gas.

You know, I had no idea

There was so much of the mad, Impetuous boy in you.

Why, I assure you, Miss hastings, I --

Oh, please don't Explain, william.

It isn't that I don't trust you.

It's just that...

Well, you're so Strong, and...

No. No, please don't. You mustn't.

What am I doing?

I just don't dare trust myself In the darkness with you.

Your personality Simply overpowers me.

Where are you going?

Home, like a good Little girl.

Good night.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Miss hastings -- Pauline --

Are you hurt?

I'm afraid I've broken My tibia.

Well, I'll help you To the car.

Oh, no. No, I can't.

Can't you walk?

No, no, no. I'm afraid You'll have to carry me.

Oh, early, You're so muscular.

I was a hammer thrower At harvard.

Class of '19.

Ha ha ha.

Very nice. A beautiful Wedding ring.

How much did it cost?

10 gallons of gas And a sprained ankle.

Hmm?

? we're going to atlantic city ?

? we have packed Our bits and pretties ?

? soon you'll see us Mingling with the crowd ?

? before we start On our vacation ?

? we have one more Obligation ?

? let us ask nanette To come along ?

? why should we take Nanette along? ?

? she'll be an extra date ?

? because we fellows Like nanette ?

? oh, did I hear my name? ?

? please let her go ?

? please let her go ?

? no, no, nanette ?

? no, no, no, no ?

? no, no, nanette, That's all I hear ?

? I get it The whole day through ?

? no, no, nanette ?

? regales my ear ?

? no matter what I may do ?

? sometime, perhaps, I'll have my way ?

? when I am old ?

? and turning gray ?

? but just as yet ?

? it's always no, no, no, No, no, no, no, nanette ?

? no, no, no ?

? no, no, no ?

? no, no, nanette ?

? we've packed Our sunburn lotion ?

? for a weekend at the ocean ?

? when the sea begins A-calling me ?

? a sort of tempting Incantation ?

? fills me with elation ?

? it seems to say ?

? come out and play ?

? come along and learn The old, old song ?

? the song of Love's sweet fascination ?

? something fills me With a thousand thrills ?

? when the sea Is a-calling me ?

? when the sea begins A-calling me ?

? a sort of tempting Incantation ?

? fills me with elation ?

? it seems to say ?

? come out and play ?

? come along and learn The old, old song ?

? the song of Love's sweet fascination ?

? something fills me With a thousand thrills ?

? when the sea Is a-calling me ?

? there's only one way To be happy ?

? and that's to make Another happy ?

? when skies are gray ?

? and you say You are blue ?

? I'll send the sun Smiling through ?

? I want to be happy ?

? but I won't be happy ?

? till I make you happy, too ?

? the fortuneteller read ?

? the tea leaves In the cup ?

? and said that you Were meant for me ??

[ "tea for two" plays ]

And so that is how Your papa and mama got married.

A wonderful story it is, no?

Well, anyhow, I liked it.

Where are The other children?

They ducked around 1931.

[ car horn blows ]

That's mom and dad.

Let's show them The outfits.

Hi, dad. Hi, mom. Look.

Where on earth did You kids find these clothes?

I found them In your old trunk.

If you looked This funny,

Why did dad Ever marry you?

Because he Looked this way.

Can't you do something With these children?

Are these monsters Really ours?

I warned you About having children.

It was your idea, Darling.

? we will raise a family ?

? a boy for you, A girl for me ?

? can't you see how happy ?

? we would be? ??

I still say that song stinks.