Original subtitles

(whimsical music)

♫ Come sail around the world with me

♫ Ride on the waves of the deep blue sea

♫ Float to an island where the days are free

♫ Spend some time

♫ With my family

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Living in the sun

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Every day is fun, fun, fun

♫ Friends all around me everywhere

♫ Down in the water up in the air

♫ All of them mean a lot to me

♫ But my very best friends

♫ Are my family

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Living in the sun

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Every day is fun, fun, fun

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Living in the sun

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Every day is fun, fun, fun

♫ Fun, fun, fun

♫ Fun, fun, fun ♫

(slow, gentle instrumental music)

- [Becca] Going to Australia by ship

can take an awfully long time.

There were times when I really missed my friends,

but being aboard the Blackburn Rock

did have its advantages.

I could see fish in the water sometimes, even a shark once,

but my favorite thing was watching the sunset.

- [Voiceover] Reef the main!

- [Voiceover] Aye, aye!

(grunting)

(slow, gentle instrumental music)

- [Becca] And, oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you

the best part.

When the wind stopped blowing,

it didn't matter 'cause this was a modern steamer,

and all they had to do

(horn blows)

was start the engines and the ship would paddle by itself.

What a fantastic ship!

What an incredible way to travel!

The ocean is very still.

There are hardly any ripples in the water.

It surely is beautiful,

but there's not a whole lot to do.

Some days I count all the clouds in the sky,

but I don't see any there today.

There doesn't seem to be much of anything going on.

I think the rest of the passengers are as bored as I am.

(slow, gentle instrumental music)

- Don't see any more birdies.

- We're too far out to see, Jack.

(exhales deeply)

- I wouldn't feel so bored if I had my guitar to play.

- [Voiceover] It's a little late to be changing

our plans now, don't you think?

We're on our way to Australia.

What would you have us do?

- If you ask me, this whole idea is a big mistake.

We never should've undertaken this journey.

I don't know why we had to leave England.

We were all quite content to stay there.

You were the one who wanted to go,

and you've taken Emily away from school

and all of her friends.

- I'm sorry you feel that way, dear,

but you're making it sound as though

I forced the whole family to make this journey to Australia.

- Ah, but you're the one who really wanted to go.

- Hey, we all wanted to go.

- Ah.

- If you recall, we discussed this at length

and decided it would be the best thing

for grandmother's health.

- I wish you would consider this family and my feelings

once in a while instead of always what's best for you.

Hmph!

- I never asked to move to Australia.

- I want to go to Australia, grandma.

- I've had enough of this discussion.

We'll just have to turn around and go back home to England.

- What in the world are you talking about?

We've already made plans to move.

You're acting ridiculous.

- I am not ridiculous.

We shall get off this ship when it ports at Durban.

- Bah, why do you always have to complicate things?

We're going on.

- No, I am not going with you to Australia.

I am getting off.

You can just go by yourself.

- We're a family, and we're all going to go,

and that's final.

- If you two continue to argue like this,

you won't get along wherever you live.

- I am not going to Australia.

Whether or not you wish to join us is your decision,

but Emily and I are getting off this ship at the next port,

and that's final.

- Oh, mother, please don't do that.

We should all be together, mother.

- Don't worry, Emily.

You don't want to live there, my child.

You'll come back to England with me.

If your father or grandmother want to join us,

they'll know where we'll be.

- If you want to go back, that's fine with me,

but you'll be going back without Emily.

Don't you worry now, honey.

You'll be going with me.

(ship creaks) (snoring)

(sighing)

- [Voiceover] Ahoy, down there, laddie!

- Hmm?

(sighing)

(screams)

(suspenseful music)

You keep away from me!

Get back!

(screams)

Help me! - [Becca] Huh? What?

- [Jack] There's a big monster after me!

Make him go away!

- Get down, Brewster.

Look, Jack.

It's only Brewster the dog.

He won't hurt you.

He's a nice doggy.

Look, Jack, he's wagging his tail.

He wants to play with you.

- [Jack] I don't wanna.

He's a big dog.

He'll bite me.

- He won't bite you, Jack, he's really a friendly doggy.

- [Jack] You sure doggy won't hurt me?

- See what I mean, Jack?

He wants you to ride on him.

- No!

I don't wanna!

No! Ah!

Brewster!

Help me!

- Be sure to hold on tight.

Don't fall off, Jack.

(Jack screaming) (Becca laughing)

- Ah! Becca make him stop!

(frantic music)

(Jack screaming)

- Emily, what's the matter?

(Emily crying)

Wait, what is it, Emily?

- Oh, Fritz, what am I gonna do?

- Emily, what is it?

What's wrong?

Won't you please tell me?

(Emily crying)

(Becca laughing) (Jack screaming)

- Gee whiz, Jack.

You keep going around in circles.

You're making me dizzy.

(Jack screaming)

- [Voiceover] Is that really safe?

(Jack screaming) (passengers talking)

- Stop it!

(Jack yells)

(Becca laughs)

- That was really scary, Becca!

(laughs)

(cries)

- Get away!

Becca!

- Oh, you big, silly Jack.

He licked your face because he really likes you.

Don't you, Brewster?

(barks)

- [Jack] He likes me?

- [Becca] Sure, he wants to be your friend.

- That's a good dog.

Hi.

You want to be friends now?

Look, Fritz, Brewster and I are friends now.

- [Fritz] Emily's very upset.

Her parents are having a terrible argument.

- Oh?

What are they arguing about, Fritz?

- Her mother doesn't want to leave England.

She's not crazy about the idea of living in Australia.

- Don't worry.

By the time the ship arrives there,

she'll forget all about England.

- 'Fraid not. Mm-mm.

She's determined to get off at the next port

and take Emily with her.

I wish I could think of a way to stop them.

- Hey, look over here Fred.

Brewster and I are good friends now.

- Be quiet, Jack!

I have more important things to think about.

(cries)

- [Captain] Board ho to starboard, Mr. Hawkins!

- Aye, sir!

- [Fritz] Captain!

May I have a word with you please? - Yes?

- Captain, I need a big favor and I was wondering

if you could help me.

- Well, that really depends, young Fritz.

What exactly did you have in mind, my friend?

- Well, actually Captain, all the passengers

are grumpy and upset because the voyage is so very boring.

But I have an idea that will keep them entertained.

- Well, the voyage has been uneventful, lad.

- And some entertainment would really

cheer them up, Captain.

- This is not exactly a luxury liner, young Fritz.

What is your plan to entertain the passengers?

- Don't worry, Captain.

It's not a show or anything like that.

It's just a little game to keep the passengers happy.

- Hmm, well as long as it won't cost anything.

- One...

(grunts)

- Two...

(grunts)

- Becca?

- Hi, Captain.

Isn't it a lovely day?

- Yes, it is a beautiful day today.

Now I have a favor I'd like to ask of you.

- A favor?

How exciting!

The Captain wants me to do him a favor!

- I want you to take my place as captain of this ship

for one whole day.

Well, what do you say?

Will you do this for me, Becca?

- Well, to tell you the truth Captain,

I'd do it if you let me do it for the week.

- The whole week, you say?

Well, I suppose so.

- No offense Captain, but what I'd really like to be

is the chief cook.

- What do you mean, the chief cook?

You'd rather be that than a ship's captain?

- Yep, that's what I want to be all right.

- I'll make you a deal.

If you agree to be captain for a week,

I'll make you chief cook.

- You got a deal.

Put it there, Captain.

- You drive a hard bargain.

- [Becca] Yep! (Fritz giggles)

(melancholy music)

- Hmph.

(sighs)

(sniffles)

- Emily, we're going to be leaving the ship soon.

- No, Emily, you're staying on this ship with me.

- Please stop it.

I can't stand it.

(cries)

(humming)

(knocking)

- Yes, who's there?

- [Voiceover] Doctor and Mrs. Robinson?

The Captain requests your presence on deck

to hear an important announcement.

- I hope it's nothing serious.

(knocks)

- Everyone on main deck right away!

Everyone on main deck right away!

Oop, the Captain told me to avoid this cabin.

- Hmm, I thought I heard someone say

something out there in the hall.

Why don't you go out and see what it is?

- Why don't you look for yourself?

- Hmph.

- Hmph.

(cries)

- Grammy!

- There there, child.

It'll all work out.

(crowd mumbling) (light, upbeat music)

(gasp) - It's Becca with the Captain!

- Gracious me, what is she up to now?

- I'll tell you about it later, mother.

- Quiet down, please!

(crowd mumbles and laughs)

Fellow passengers, ladies and gentlemen,

I wish to make an announcement.

For the next full week, I have turned over

the helm of this ship to young Becca here.

She is the captain now.

Passengers as well as sailors will obey her.

Now, without further ado, I would like to present

your new commanding officer, Captain Becca!

- Now hear this!

(clears throat)

Uhh, mmm, uhh.

(Captain clears throat)

Ahem. As the captain of this ship,

I prohibit everybody from drinking.

No alcohol, not even a sip of ginger ale will be permitted.

All these things I mention are against the rules.

Those of you who are caught with so much

as a drop of wine will be severely punished.

(croud exclaims loudly)

- Hold on, that's not fair.

- Doctor, it's only for an hour from

twelve noon to one tomorrow.

(crowd mumbles happily)

- Oh, I suppose I can go without for an hour.

- I couldn't outlaw drinks for the entire week,

but I think you'll all agree that one hour

out of the day tomorrow is not too much to ask,

and we can all find other ways to enjoy the hour,

such as playing games or being nice to each other

or just about anything else.

- Don't you think she makes a darling captain, Ernest?

- Now, don't forget.

Anyone found drinking tomorrow between noon and one

will be thrown in the brig for five days.

There are no exceptions to this rule.

(crowd mumbles)

- That's a steep punishment.

- She's taking this captain thing kind of seriously.

Maybe she's right, people shouldn't drink so much.

I'm a doctor, I should know.

- Speaking as your new captain for the week,

I hope you have a pleasant trip.

Now we're heading for our next port at Durban.

Full steam ahead!

- [Voiceover] Full steam ahead!

Aye aye, Cap'n!

(steady, peaceful music)

- How's everything in the engine room?

- Everything's ship shape, Cap'n!

- Chief Cook, you have everything ready for a cake?

- Yes Captain, as a matter of fact, we have.

- Save me a piece.

- Yes, sir!

- Good day, Captain.

- Hi!

- Top of the morning to you, skipper.

- Ahoy!

- Hey look, there's sister.

Becca!

- Good day, Captain Becca.

- Well, how are things going, Captain?

- Carry on.

- Becca?

(people chatting)

- Mother, I really wish you'd think it over.

- No, I won't change my mind.

We're getting off at the next port.

(sad music)

- I thought you might enjoy some ginger ale.

- Why thank you, Fritz.

How thoughtful.

- Oh, you're very welcome.

I just thought that perhaps you would like

something nice to drink with your meal, that's all.

- Thank you so very much, Fritz.

- There are very few people today

who think of little but themselves.

Emily doesn't have many nice friends like you.

Too bad we're getting off at the next port.

- Cheers, Fritz.

Here's to your health.

- [Becca] Hold it right there!

- Look, it's Becca.

- Place them under ship arrest and throw them in the brig.

- No, leave me alone! - No, unhand me, you brute!

- You both drank some ginger ale.

- Yes, what does that mean?

- Becca please, what's going on here?

- You broke the rules.

Gentlemen, take them to the brig.

- Oh! - Oh!

- You will remain in here for five days.

- Five days?

- Your meals will be brought to you.

- But my dear Becca, I'm afraid this won't be possible.

We're getting off at the next port.

You're going to have to let us out of here.

We can't stay.

- I'm afraid that's not my concern.

- Ugh! You let us out!

(gasps)

(cheerful music)

(workers grunting and chatting)

- How much more time do we need, sailor?

- We're almost loaded and ready to go, skipper.

- Good work, sailor.

- Becca?

- Oh hello, how are you today?

- Becca, you must get my wife and Emily

out of there right away, please.

- Please Becca, listen to reason.

Do it for me.

- Do you care?

- Well of course we care.

We care very deeply what happens to them, Rebecca Robinson!

- Then I will grant you permission to visit the prisoners.

- We're at the port at Durban.

We've got to figure out a way to get off this ship

before it leaves this port.

I can't believe this whole mess.

How horrible.

And to think, I thought Becca and Fritz were nice children.

- They really are nice people, mother.

- How can you say that when they're the ones

who locked us up in this awful place?

- You don't understand, mother.

Becca and Fritz were only playing a little trick on us

to keep us locked in here for awhile.

- What, a trick?

- That's really the truth, mother.

Becca and Fritz concocted this entire scheme

to prevent us from getting off the ship.

- Why?

- They knew that I had been very sad lately.

Their plan is that they are going to refuse

to let us out of here until the ship sets sail

and leaves Durban.

I know that you're angry and upset with them,

but it was the only way they could think of

to keep my family together.

(sad music)

Mother, I love you and father so very much

and I couldn't bear it.

I don't want to have to choose between you and father.

(Emily cries) - Oh Emily, Emmy.

- Mother!

- My dear Emily, how can you ever forgive me?

(sniffles)

- Captain Becca gave us permission

to come and see you two.

Tell me, are you all right?

- Oh, my darling!

- [Emily] Father! - Honey!

- Emmy! - Grammy!

- Oh my darling, I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry.

Do you forgive me?

(whimpers)

- Well, how is everyone today?

- Becca!

- I've decided to allow you both to leave right now.

Whoever wants to get off here can do so.

We set sail immediately.

- No thank you, Captain Becca.

We're staying.

- We're all going on to Australia together, Becca!

- Very good.

You're all dismissed.

(upbeat music)

Use a lot of whipped cream, and chocolate too.

Mmm, aahh!

Yum!

(laughs)

Ah.

(slow, violin music)

(knocking)

- Come in.

- Oh, hello.

This is a pleasant surprise.

- Hope we're not disturbing you.

- We wanted to give our thanks to Fritz and Captain Becca.

- Well they're not here, and actually,

Becca's no longer the captain.

She's the chief cook.

- Hmm? - Hmm?

- That's right, she went from captain to cook.

(giggles)

- You just never know with Becca.

- Tell me, where can we find her?

- Well actually, the last time I saw her,

she had a tummy ache and was headed

to see the ship's doctor.

- Oh, my stomach!

(groans)

Oh doctor, give me something quick!

Hurry!

- Becca, are you all right?

(Becca groans)

- No, it's nothing serious.

She just stuffed herself with a bunch of sweets.

- She made herself chief cook and they baked a cake

for her and she ate the whole thing.

- You had too much of a good thing.

- Hurry, I'm in such pain, doctor!

- [Emily] Poor Becca.

(Becca groans)

- Here Becca, take this.

It'll settle your stomach.

(groans)

- Yuck!

- You'll soon feel better.

- Here, take a drink.

(moans)

- Water even makes her feel sick.

(soft music)

- [Becca] No more sweets for me.

(Emily, Fritz, and Doctor laugh)

- Oh dear, my tummy hurts so bad.

I promise I'll eat my vegetables

and I'm never going to eat sweets again.

(groans) (Emily, Fritz, and Doctor laugh)

♫ Come sail around the world with me

♫ Ride on the waves of the deep blue sea

♫ Float to an island where the days are free

♫ Spend some time

♫ With my family

♫ The Swiss Family Robinson

♫ Living in the sun ♫