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VARIETY LIGHTS

Captain, if I don't catch her, At least I have my wife

Who looks like a parrot, And even has an aquarium

Who saw my pretty, pretty, pretty Pretty parrot

Green, yellow, with a rolled beak She's so pretty, only for me

I've lost my goose, she was So beautiful...

When she ran she looked like a ball So beautiful...

But it doesn't matter... I'm happy enough if I catch her

... with my girl, she's crooked low, and her neck sticks out

She looks like a goose, pretty...

When she runs she looks like a ball She's so pretty, just for me...

Come here immediately, the hotel owner confiscated all the takings.

- The hotel owner? -Yes - Who knows him? -Come here.

Variety lights, shining like stars Because I love you so

The magic of love is in the heart

Variety lights, May you have love and happiness

This is happiness...

I had to give another encore, the audience loved me.

- You are so fanatical - The audience must be satisfied.

But how can you give my company's pay to a stranger?

We have the company's administrator who knows the code.

I'm a stranger? You've never seen this face before?

- What happened? - The money was confiscated.

Confiscated?

- Young man, you can't take my pay - Mine either.

Sir, they've paid the debt, my friend here fed you for two years...

...and after two years he hasn't received his pay yet.

- It's a postal delay - A postal delay? Here's the rest.

One moment, young man, I must be paid, I'm a national star.

And I sweat blood up here and don't get a penny.

Excuse me, but this is disgusting.

How can we all go, dear sir?

- Why should I care? - You should care.

- There's nothing we can do - You must be reasonable.

I'm cancelling my contract, and I want my pay. I'm a star.

You want your pay? Here.

Get your hands off me, I worked even with a high temperature.

- Yes, we have a fever - What do you want from me?

It's a debt we all have together, we all ate, you most of all.

- Me? Me? - The money.

- I don't remember -You don't? - I want my pay.

Wretch.

Wretch? Cuckold.

Peace.

Let me explain, director, don't go away, just one word.

- Excuse me, are you the impresario? - What impresario?

We'll have to withdraw from our savings.

No need for that.

Take this.

- What is it? - An aspirin for your fever.

- Do I have one? - A little.

The dog is hungry.

- Don't throw yourself on me. - Who is touching you?

Write down your regrets.

You write them, and say we don't have a penny.

- When will you come back? - How should I know?

The train is arriving, come on.

Master, master, the train.

Alfredo, this is Righetto's bicycle.

- Can you return it tomorrow? - Fine.

- Thank you, bye - Bye.

Come on! Damn that dog, damn it.

Come on, hurry up, the train is leaving.

I only have 10 tickets, you and the maestro have to stay in the toilet.

- Really? - Damn.

Are you the boss?

Look.

If you want, I'll stay with you.

This is my diploma.

I danced for 70 hours. I had to stop.

...because the others did, but I wasn't tired at all.

I won a prize for interpretive dance...

...a little bit Indian.

That's me in a bathing suit, I was elected the Beach Queen.

You can't see well, but look.

They wrote in the newspaper that I have legs like Maresca.

Go back to your compartment, I'll join you in a moment.

Let's stay here, we can talk easier.

They did a good job giving you the prize.

You have the most beautiful legs and I know what I'm talking about.

I'm a talent scout.

Show biz is hard, but I always had faith.

You shouldn't do that, all I want is to get into show business.

It's always been my passion, since childhood.

If you don't want to help me, fine, I'll manage on my own, like always.

I don't know how to say it but once I saw you on stage...

I felt I could trust you.

I thought you would understand me...

...that you could help me, at least in the beginning.

I'm a fool, I was so wrong.

My dear, theater is a very serious thing.

- Is the ticket collector coming? - Spanzia and I want to breathe.

If you would rather die...

- Hey, Remo, come here - What is it?

He wants money for the ride. The owner said nothing to him.

We want respect, that's in the contract.

Good man, didn't the owner charge you to take my company?

- No -Will you take us? - No.

- What a mess - He'll tell you later. Get out.

- No, I need the money - Don't you have any?

- Do you? - And how...

Well, I know a shortcut, in a half hour we'll be there.

It's 3 miles. Tonight you'll dance the boogie-woogie.

- What agony, this fat man - It won't end here, you hack.

Are you moving?

Hey, look how pretty they are.

That's my savings account, too.

It's in both names, these are our savings.

Look, it's better to change the subject before I get mad.

How ungrateful. Our savings?

- 50 thousand... - You invested only 200

49 thousand and 800 are mine.

And if it were the opposite? You have only given 200

Anyhow, we only touch it in 10 years when we open the market.

- Sure, I'll be selling salami - Look, he's hiding something.

But what's this bastard come to?

How beautiful these creatures have been.

...for a hundred years. Holy saints, holy saints.

It's seems only yesterday I had my first communion.

Yesterday...

I love you more, a mild sentiment.

When will we get there?

In the divine cry, the silence of... Dante.

Carletto, you're shameless.

Stop it with those hands.

I'll take off my shoes.

A carriage.

Are you going to town? Get on then, it's here for you.

Miss, my company thanks you.

Get on.

Move it.

You're very kind, thank you. May I? Melina Amour, artist.

Valeria del Sole, artist. I'm here with my fiancee.

Move over there a bit.

Look at her.

All aboard.

How lovely, I'd love to be a dancer so much.

Really?

I spoke with the director.

- This one wants to be a dancer - What?

The director wants to make her a dancer.

He's crazy.

What kind of ideas did she give him.

Who?

- Miss, there's a misunderstanding - I think so too.

I understand your passion for show business...

...but my company's administration can't take on more staff.

- It doesn't have to -Of course - That's just what we need.

No, no, why do you take her in? We're falling apart here.

We share the pay already.

And it's already not enough for us.

But the director told me...

- What director? - Mr. Dal Monte.

I told her.

The girl has an artistic talent that should be encouraged.

- It's not only your money at stake - Excuse me, then what is it?

I have been on stage for 30 years, and it's not.

...the first time I fired someone - Fired? Who exactly did you fire?

Look, I don't want to get paid, I'll work free for you.

- And the food? -A place to sleep? - And the train?

But who is she anyway? What does she want? Who sent her here?

Go, go away babe. Come on, girls, let's go, take this stuff.

Do you want to be a dancer? Stay home, as long as you have one.

I wish I could.

Right, get yourself a ticket back home, and go.

How will I pay for the ticket? I don't have a penny left.

Put it down.

Commendatore, are you following the theater lights?

- Good morning, commendatore - What a pleasure.

My dear commendatore, always so young.

Long time no see. But you were always in my mind.

Where is the company?

Oh Lord, here it is.

But I wrote fifteen acts.

Manager, manager of the company, the theater contractor.

A pleasure.

- This is the programme you sent me - Fine.

- An international fantasy entertainer - That's me.

- Melina Amour - Right there.

Valeria del Sole, a possessed show girl.

- Here she is - I am the king of songs.

Francis and Denis, the tango virtuosi.

That's Checco and his lady.

- Liv, famous imitator - Checco's wife.

The audience favorite.

Better to give up.

You won't fool me anymore.

The twelve dancers are seven. See you tonight at pay time.

Sir!

He counted me, too.

Come on guys, let's rehearse.

Ungrateful heart

You took my life

It's all history

And you don't think of me anymore

Stinking audience.

And it's raining.

They're too tight, I've already tried them on.

...don't you see what you did? - The microphone? -Over there.

What is she doing?

Shut up, the contractor included her in the show

And now everyone's in bikinis on the island of song and love.

Sweet Molokai.

Oh, sweet Molokai

I would never forget you The pearl of the Hawaiian islands

Over there, in the delight Of that blue sky

A song of passion... - I don't know the steps -Go.

A harmony of love for you

I would like to be back there

Never leaving you again

You are the queen of my heart, A paradise of happiness

Hawaii

- What happened? - She was left there in her underwear.

What have you done?

How do I know? My skirt was torn.

You ugly fanatical parrot. This donkey wants to be in the show

- I won't go out there anymore - We'll discuss it tomorrow

But it's not my fault.

You, it's your turn. Come on, hurry up.

Now, "A mysterious girl" presented by the magician Edison Will.

Get lost.

Ladies and gentlemen, before the civil authority and soldiers.

- I will now perform an experiment beyond science.

And now, gentlemen, Loca Spazia will sing for you.

"Beautiful dreamer"

What do these donkeys want?

It's my turn now, the show is saved.

And now, everyone to Spain with Francis and Denis.

Start playing "El Muchacho"

20 years in show business and this never happened to me.

- Get lost - I am Melina Amour. The Melina Amour.

- These ways aren't civil - Not civil?

"A REPEAT PERFORMANCE"

Don Pedrito, what a rich man What a husband

Oh mamma, mamma You know why my heart's beating?

I saw a handsome guy, I saw a handsome guy

Oh mummy, I'm so much in love

"AT GREAT REQUEST, THIRD PERFORMANCE"

Brava...

Ladies.

Good evening...

- Who are you looking for? - Are you the girl's father?

Which girl? "I saw a handsome guy, I saw a handsome guy..."

The husband?

- So where is her dressing room? - It's here, but wait.

Liliana, a man's looking for you.

- She's getting dressed - Who is it?

I am your fan, your biggest fan. Brava...

Could you ask your friend to accept a dinner invitation?

- I don't even know you - It's all right. May I?

Attorney Renzo La Rosa... This is Dr. B. Antonini, brilliant journalist.

- The dancers of my company - A beautiful company.

Marvellous show. Where is the girl? Here you are.

- Agreed then? - Where?

Where? My place, at my den.

- Alone? - Lf you want to bring... Someone.

I'd love to, of course.

I'll write an article in my paper.

We'll be out of the theater in 5 minutes. Good evening.

- And who'll take me back home? - Good night.

We'll all go then, young lady.

- Where is the carriage? - I sold it.

A little stroll is good for your appetite. And the rain stopped.

Checco, wait for me.

- What a beautiful moon - Well, guys...

...the train is leaving at 7:35. Don't miss it.

I'm hungry.

We'll be there in five minutes.

Slowly, slowly. You can slip here.

This estate is so beautiful.

Nice voice.

Listen, listen to this passage.

- I'm hungry - The theater was my vocation...

...if I'd studied.

- Is it still far? - No, a few more minutes.

Be careful, don't be afraid.

Watch out, daddy.

Who's that? Where is he taking us?

He's taking us to the North Pole. I'll find a shortcut now

Don't move, don't move, are you crazy? Keep walking.

My shoes are broken.

Here we are.

We've arrived.

We've finally arrived.

You'll see now, you'll see the villa. Our lawyer is great.

Come in friends, come in, make yourselves at home, please.

How beautiful this property is, it seems to be the Sforzesco Castle.

Slowly...

Hey, Checco, we have drinks here tonight, have fun.

I'll write an article.

Do you know what women called me when I was young?

"Sun"

The Milanese women, however, used to call me "Dew Eyes"

A momento of this beautiful evening.

Dear friends, it's very late.

Please forgive us, but we have to go.

- What? Why? - Are you the ship's captain?

So what? It's 3 a.m. We have to go to Rome to get a hotel.

Hotel? But Mr. Renzo invited us to sleep here.

Sleep here?

Yes, yes, there's room for everybody here.

There are 8 bedrooms, 8

And if you feel sleepy, you can take a nap on that nice sofa.

Do you hear that lovely waltz?

Excuse me, may I?

Please.

What a face.

Angry with me?

Why are you behaving like this? Have I done anything wrong?

It has nothing to do with me.

Are you worried about me?

You are free.

You're not my daughter. I can judge you on stage.

I can say that you don't dance well because you don't.

That you can't sing because you can't.

Maybe in a while, with hard work I can set you up.

...as I've done with many other girls but then, after that...

...you can do as you wish. I have no right, have I?

I'm going over there.

Aren't you sleeping here?

No, I'd rather go over there, good night.

- What happened? - Where?

Why are you here? What about her?

- Liliana is sleeping. - Sleeping...

You should've stayed with her...

Why?

Because she's a young girl and we're responsible for her.

I was the third wheel over there.

...and instead we can stay here together.

I'm not tired at all.

Checco, what a dinner.

Hug me.

Your hands are freezing, are you cold?

- Why were you the third? - Those two have an agreement.

That one is a slut, my dear, worse than Valeria.

Have you seen Valeria? What a woman.

And the duke didn't know how to turn her down.

He's so polite, I told him you were my husband.

We'll get married sooner or later won't we?

What is it?

That? It's Mr. Renzo's door.

He was down the hall, waiting for me to leave.

It's not true.

Good night to all dreamers.

Excuse me, just a minute.

- Where are you going? - Wait...

Listen, excuse me...

Excuse me... Listen... Come here...

- What do you want? - Just one minute, come.

- What?... -Come here - Don't move and leave me alone.

- Quick - She's not the type, you're mistaken.

Get lost.

You're not getting in here. She's just a child, shame on you.

Don't be ridiculous.

- Who is it? - You ate here...

...drank... what the hell do you want? For Christ sake.

I ate, drank... I am a gentleman, I'll pay for all, how much?

- Clown - Tell me how much.

Clown.

Mr. Checco...

This beggar, ragamuffin clown.

I have to take orders in my own house now

Out, everybody out.

What have you done?

- Melina - I'm here.

Checco, help me.

- Good-bye - Good morning.

Why do I work with this? I work in costume, my friend.

It's so good to see you. I came just the other day. I'll call you.

- He was one of my team - Really?

- Maestro, dear maestro - Who are you?

- I heard you're forming a company - Yes, good bye.

May I introduce you: Liliana Antonelli, we are a team.

- Please I'm talking to the lady - I'd like to show you some pictures.

- Leave me alone. Understand? - All right...

Calm down. What kind of behavior is this?

Wait a second. Sir... Dear sir.

...just one word, please - Tomorrow...

Nice guy, you know?

Yes, we'll find a way for an agreement, no doubt about it.

Everything will be set up just the way you want it.

- Are you done? - One moment, miss.

It's all right, so long as it stays on tonight.

When will you be back tonight? I lock the door.

- Give me the keys. You like it here? - It's nice.

It's for me...

Hello? Mr. Checco?

I'm ready. Hurry up because it's getting late.

I rented it for a low price but it looks very nice.

Fine.

What?

In 15 minutes, half an hour?

Did you talk to Parmisano?

- Well, did you or not? - Yes, of course.

He'll come. They'll all come, it's a place for artists.

In 20 minutes then.

Mr. Edmondo, I demand my suit now

- For God's sake - Don't you touch me.

Don't curse and don't be a hero, I'm not a fool, tomorrow, tomorrow

Enough now! When you pay I'll give you the suit.

- When will you pay me? - Leave it.

Oh Lord.

Wretch.

I'm closing the motel, you'll see what I'll do to you.

Cry, cry, baby, it's good for you.

Cry.

Good evening.

Thank you.

Please.

Is Parmisano here?

I can't say, there are so many people.

Would you like to order?

But I didn't eat, I thought we would eat here.

Well, I ate already, order a small dish for yourself.

Soup, appetizers, turkey steak...

...oysters, pheasant, partridge?

Well... Actually... something a bit lighter?

- Lobster? - That's it.

- But the lobster... - Lobster... And wine?

- That one over there - Champagne.

- And you sir? - Rhubarb cordial.

Straight.

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

My friends and I are actors, this is the truth.

We've traveled all over, we were even in Belgium, England.

We traveled all over, doing what we'll do here tonight.

So if you like us, do this with your hands.

I mean applaud, give us some compliments.

It tastes just like soda.

Waiter, bring me some beer without the foam.

- Fine - So, is this Parmisano here yet?

One moment.

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

I present Cocoledo, the biggest world attraction.

Cocoledo will say good evening to Caballeros.

Cocoledo will say a poem of the great Carducci.

- I love you more... Mum... - Are you making fun?

A penguin.

- A penguin? - Where?

Cocoledo, it's not a penguin, it's a nice gentleman.

Do you like the penguin?

- Who do you like then? - The female penguin.

- The female penguin? - Yes.

The devil.

Shall we dance?

You said you knew many people, but instead...

They'll be here later.

Down.

See, what did I tell you? One moment.

Sir, please.

Sir, one moment please.

Enough, you two. Come, Patrizia, let's dance.

Yes, yes, we met already last September in Stresa.

- Maybe - Are you an actress?

- Well, I... - I've seen you somewhere before.

But I can't recall.

I always have my head in the clouds.

May I? Adelmo Conti.

- Are you a movie actress? - No, variety, dance.

Like our great Wanda I probably saw you there.

- No, I've actually begun now. - Scotch, I've already had three.

However, I won a 70 hour competition.

Then they crowned me Beach Queen.

You're beginning now, poor girl.

You'll need help... I am Parmisano's partner.

What are you doing here?

Do you know Liliana Antonelli? You know that we... Dear Adelmo.

It's so nice to see you, it means that you're not in jail.

Nice guy, always joking.

Adelmo, let's get out of here, it's too hot.

- Yes, we're molding here. Coming? - With pleasure.

- Have you met Dal Monte the comedian? - The penguin? -The penguin.

Maria, Luigino, Nadeli, Patrizia: my friends.

Liliana won a 70-hour beauty contest on the beach.

What a piece of a girl Checco found. Come on.

She's not only pretty, she can dance, sing.

I'm giving her a part and I wanted to talk to Parmisano. Could you?

Sure. I'll do even more for Liliana. Let's go.

The cheque sir, please.

One moment, I'm not running away, am I?

1,000, 250

- 200 lira, sir? - Keep it...

- No, 200 are missing. - Look for them.

So, is there room for me?

No, we're too many already.

Excuse me, have you seen the girl with two guys in a big car?

He came here, then he went left, he went that way.

- Where did he go? - I don't know

- Thank you - You're welcome, good evening.

Great artist.

What are you doing wearing this suit? Working in cabaret?

There's a party, they're waiting for me.

Can I borrow 50 Lira in small coins?

I have to take a cab.

What are you doing? A 48-year-old man.

42...45...Fine.

- Did you hear the gossip? - What?

- About what a fool Checco is - Who says so? -Everybody. Mostly me.

- Jealousy - Wasn't Melina good enough for you?

- This is my business - She was honest, caring.

She loved you, washed for you, cooked, had savings.

All you needed was Liliana Antonelli. She uses you.

Uses me? Come on.

Listen to those who care about you, she's cheating on you.

- What did you say? - She's cheating on you.

- Repeat it - Cheating -You're wicked.

You don't understand, she's a woman of class.

She loves me. She should be respected. And you'll see.

You'll all see our success. All over Italy.

Go away, poor man.

Mr. Checco, we looked all over for you.

Your friend is nice, we had so much fun I don't know how to thank you.

- He'll wait outside for us tomorrow - Open up.

Will you call me? Good night.

Come on.

What are you doing? Mrs. Rosetta is sleeping now

Good.

My child, what did you have in mind?

I've always respected you, do you think I'm a fool?

Look there, count them, They are 32 women.

Each one prettier than the next and they all loved and respected me.

...they made a great fuss over me, and you... Give me that.

I understand you, you're calculating.

...you're nothing but a cold calculating person.

So I'll make my calculations. I did some things for you.

Because I like you, I really do.

So let's go then.

Sure.

But you...

So it's...

Did you understand what I said?

Damn it.

Wait, don't go like this, come up for a moment.

Better?

If you need to hit me to release it, go ahead then.

You don't wear a beret with this suit.

You actually shouldn't have worn it in the first place.

You're a nice guy, you know?

So did you conquest all 32 girls with this beret?

Don't get mad, I'm joking.

I'm doing it because I care for you.

It's my way, understand?

You don't have to be jealous of those who want to help me.

You and I have a long way ahead.

I know you were unlucky and that you're talented, very talented.

Think of it, Mr. Checco, what a success.

- Where? - Everywhere.

We'll have shows in all the theaters...

with big signs, colored...

...with my name this high, and yours too, shiny...

...on top of the theater roof, flicking on and off.

And the theater is packed...

And I walk down the stairs, all covered with feathers.

Look, Mr. Checco, I've got goose bumps.

"Raining, raining over the thirsty dead trees, over the myrtle"

I'm an artist. So are you, you've got spunk, spunk.

You'll see, you and I together, always. I will be the performer.

I don't need anyone, I will form the company, I promise you.

May I?

Good night.

I'm going to rest a little bit.

Yes, this is it, Liliana.

I can feel it.

Good morning...

I work with this. I wear a costume my friend. With this...

we'll debut in Rome, then Naples, then Salerno...

...to Pescara and maybe Sicily too. A great turn, right?

And the script... All French spirit, American stuff.

- Who wrote it? - It's mine. It's all in my head.

The title is "Stars and Sparks"

There's a fantastic part. Better than Beckett.

Sure, but let's talk money now

Absolute news: no more salaries.

Nothing, we'll be one society, a family.

- Good-bye -Where are you going? - I'm leaving.

- Who'll be the boss? - I will.

What... well?

Waiter, how much is it?

I will pay for the coffee and I won't speak to you again.

You want to form the company and make a dancer out of this cod?

You know what I say? Form the company with her.

...and don't mess with people who work.

- Who's the codfish? - You know very well.

The boss.

You're a vulgar piece, but the end for you, my dear.

As an actress you're dead.

Even worse, you never started.

40 years in business, 50 that they sneer at him.

Huckster, wretch, beggar.

Leave me, someone has to tell him the truth.

Have you seen him on stage? "I bought a goose..."

You're nothing but a cheap courtesan.

I will show you who Valeria del Sole is.

Pretends to be the boss.

Melina, what happened?

- I'm an artist and I don't want to compromise -What do you care?

What did they do to you?

Nothing, we just spoke.

- Do you like it? - Nice.

It was very cheap, I only paid 5,000 now, the rest next week.

I had 3,000 left.

Here, it's yours, for you.

No, let me do that.

Look at them.! Unbelievable.

It looks beautiful.

Very good.

- And the company? - We'll do it.

We'll do it. We have to.

I want to see where he's sleeping, the owner locked his room.

Mr. Edmondo!

Stop it!

Mr. Edmondo is sleeping, my dear, sleeping. Understood?

You don't pay, so you don't come into my house ever again.

I'll report you for holding my belongings.

It's no doubt against the law and against the constitution.

You'll receive a registered letter in the morning.

- Enough - Go kill yourself.

Edmondo, mean man.

What a district, what characters.

Rascal.

What are you laughing at?

- Beautiful - Here. Bad times for artists.

- You, an artist? - Checco Dal Monte: Company boss.

Come to my place with me.

- Where do you live? - Rome is my home.

All the squares, all the streets are mine.

I'm homeless just like you.

Granada, my love Sadness...

- Wilma! - Hi!

I'm staying with your sorrow and I don't care about life

This one's a great Brazilian artist: Wilma.

I like to meet at night with people free like you, mad like me.

In America, I was a chemical engineer.

But I like music, so I came to Italy.

This is my place, I feel free here.

I can come here, go there, with no money...

...like a swallow

- You play... - A very typical song.

Let's hear it.

My lemon, my lemon tree, I ask for a jacarand tree

Bravi...

We'll listen to the song for a while.

...but lower your voice - Thank you.

My lemon, my lemon tree I ask for a jacarand tree

One time with a tindo le-le Other time with a tindo

Tindo le-le, a promise An adventure starts

With a smile of love

The day is breaking The day is beginning

Enough, tramps.

Tramps? We create art here.

Sure, art.

- Very good - Play more quietly.

You two are mine, don't deal with anyone else, I'll book you.

I know many great artists, all poor.

Hungarian choreographer, a great Russian musician.

A cowboy who shoots a tiny fly from a distance.

- Where is that man? - He's at the hotel for the poor.

The hotel for the poor?

Always the same, the best are always poor. Let's go.

Enough with the usual professionals, conceited, pretentious.

This is the time for unknowns. You'll be the stars of my new show

You are invited to the premier.

Come, John.

Good night partner, good night...

Great.

- What do you want? - A friend.

A friend...

Wake up, it's morning.

You want to perform? There's a great manager.

You are a lucky guy, show me what you know

Well done.

I told you she's sleeping.

Who is it?

Good morning, sleep well? I came early because...

I'm disturbing you?

I'm sorry but I met some wonderful people last night.

I'm tired, can't you understand? Let me sleep please.

- Who are they? - Those are the artists.

This is John, he plays trumpet, listen to this. Come, play.

And this is Billy, a pistol shooter.

Nothing but international figures, it's a hit, the company is formed!

It's done, Liliana, it's done.

Have you finished?

What is it?

Do me a favor and leave me alone.

Talk to the landlord because the room here is quite expensive.

I can't go on like this, she won't give you the keys.

The toilet is always broken and I want to move to a hotel.

- You want to move to the hotel? - Yes, why?

I think I've waited too long, I was at your disposal.

I've done everything to help you, even rejected a proposal...

...and I'm still at the same point without a penny.

A proposal? From whom?

Leave it, you'll break it.

Please, take those guys away.

- Liliana, what's wrong? - Can't you see?

You should let me sleep, I came back at 5 a. M, I'm tired.

You want to form a company but you'll need money, a lot.

I'll find the money, Liliana.

Napoleon.

Giuseppe Verdi.

Garibaldi.

Voila.

Girls, on stage.

See what a darling? He's here for money.

- Don't make a fool of yourself - Watch it, I don't want to see him.

Let me handle it.

I'm forming a company.

Dear partner! Great show, great.

How are you, friend?

- And Melina? The dressing room? - That one.

May I...

- Come on - I have to talk to you.

Speak, speak loudly so everybody will hear you.

I have to talk to Melina, it's business, I'm forming a company.

And Melina has to pay, right? Aren't you disgusted?

Go away.

There's a misunderstanding, it's a deal, a capital investment.

Go away, get the money from that woman.

Melina, I'll be at the pizzeria with your father

I'm coming.

That wicked idiot, what did she do to you?

Wasn't it better with me?

So why did you leave me?

I couldn't...

I don't know, I don't know, she bewitched me.

Idiot. And why should I give you my money?

No, no, don't give it to me.

Don't. I don't deserve it, I don't deserve anything.

I'm a dead man anyway.

It was my last chance and you know it, Melina.

Because the theater means life to me, I was born and will die here.

This company had to be mine. Everybody was against me.

Envy, jealousy.

In thirty years on stage, it had to be the decisive solution of my life.

Melina, I have everything, you know: all the scenes...

...and the black guy, and Buffalo Bill, and the script...

...and I have to furl the flag because I'm a poor bastard with no money.

I just need a small amount.

Take it, but go away and don't show up ever again.

You are great, Melina.

I'll give it back to you, with the interest.

My first profit will be yours, only yours...

...because you'll take a part of my company, won't you, Melina?

Melina, look at this.

Bill, the daisy.

1, 2, 3, 4, stop, it's horrible, no good.

There's no rhythm, this thing here is nothing.

Please join in too! Again.

1, 2, 3, 4...

Gentlemen.

I present Liliana Lilli, the star of the company.

Liliana, here is your company: Valeria, a magnificent soloist.

Boema, a Brazilian gypsy.

The famous maestro Dubrioski, a celebrity.

Mucci, the Hungarian. The choreographer.

Girls, the dance.

Maria, Lucia, Rudi, Dedi and Tanio.

Our Tanio, the golden idol, you'll see.

- What is this stuff? - The company's poster.

I've ordered some bigger, nicer ones.

Don't you think my name should come first?

Yes.

It should.

Now let's start the rehearsal with "A Night in Paris"

In line, in line.

Calm down...

Stupid morons. 1...

2... Stop. What is this?

Can't you raise a leg? Like the rest of Italy.

You know nothing about art here.

Again, please, 1...

He's a great Russian musician.

What do you want from me?

I play what I feel like playing, got it?

- What does he want from me? - Calm down...

My contract says I can play whatever I want, right?

- Otherwise I'll drop everything - Try again.

I am the choreographer, I always did what I wanted to.

Dear sir, Dal Monte, it's a pleasure.

I'm pleased to present you Torello, the producer of the Excelsior.

He gives us the honor of seeing a rehearsal.

Lilly is missing, she's the star, my discovery.

I called... Try again.

- She left 2 hours ago - She'll get fined.

Shall we start?

This way, please, come girls, we're starting.

The Hungarian is really something.

Gentlemen, I'll give you a brief explanation.

This dance has meaning.

There is a struggle between good and evil.

- I'll go in alone - Fine, Liliana, I'll wait here.

If you need me, call.

What is this tired face? I passed night by night.

I don't feel tired because I'm inspired by dance.

But you have to change your expression.

All the moves are wrong.

Please, do it again... go... Yes.

Liliana, where have you been?

Get dressed, we have the general rehearsal, the theater man is here.

Mr. Checco, I have great news.

No, wait, do you remember our dreams?

Rome, Milan, Paris... I'm really going to Milan and maybe to Paris...

with Parmisano's company, I've just signed the contract.

And it's all thanks to you, I could never thank you enough.

I'm so happy, Mr. Checco!

Your friend, Mr. Adelmo is out there.

He wants to talk with you about the fine.

Shall I call him?

There won't be a fine.

The rehearsal is going well, right?

I'll come here tomorrow to watch.

Don't you have anything to say to me?

You did the right thing.

Follow your destiny.

Will you come to my debut?

Damn, I have to make these improvements.

Girls, I can't see the fire, please.

You have to be like a tree.

Come over here, please... Come, right now

This is your position, please. Come on.

- Yes people, please people... - Checco, what's wrong?

What is this child doing? Come here, please.

Be careful, madam

She's coming. Move away.

From here.

Up...

Hurry up.

Start the elevator, go.

- Beast - I wish you'd fall.

I fear that I still love you

Desperately, you're still In my heart

- It's this one? - Yes, it is.

Good evening.

18,19

How do they go?

- Take the cat - Thank you, dear.

Which newspaper would you like?

Epola, Bis, Bolero and Today

Fine.

Departure on 4th platform

Direct to Florence-Bologna-Milan

I'm going to Milan, we debut there.

- Very well... - I had a great success, you know?

Me too. I produced a beautiful show

I signed a Viennese ballet company.

The premier is tomorrow, we debut in...

Where?

Express train on track 3 is departing now to Foggia

Hurry. Get on, sir.

2 days in Bisceglia.

One in Molfetta.

- And Trani? - Trani only gives movies.

- Sure? - Who'll give you that?

Finally.

I love you, can't I love you?

Come on.

Excuse me, is this seat free?

Do you want some coffee?

I'll get it from the maestro.

What?

I didn't say anything.

Sorry, I thought you...

Are you an actress?

Strange, you are just the type.

I know what I'm talking about. I am a director.

Are you?

I have a variety company.

Pretty.

Thank you.

Very pretty.