It's a beautiful day.
Ah, but a sad one.
It was just such a day as this
40 years ago...
40 Years. It's a long time.
Anyhow, we were happier then,
much happier.
We were standing here
on this very spot,
Edith and i.
We'd be standing here still
if she wasn't so stubborn.
Aah! Aah!
Aah! Aah!
Aah!
Serves you right, old man.
There you go.
Oh!
I wonder what happened
to the old guy.
Here he is.
Need any help?
Well, I ain't diving
for pennies.
We got the old guy.
Oh.
Turn him over.
Here.
Work his arms
and legs.
Come on, pop,
snap out of it.
His chin's cut.
I clunked him.
I had to.
Poor old duck.
I knew he'd
try it.
Try what?
su1c1de.
Probably down
and out.
Oh, you're nuts.
Nobody yells "help"
as an exit line.
They do
when they lose
their nerve.
He's coming out of it.
Step aside, fellas.
Ok, pop. Open
those roly boly eyes.
Where's me hat?
That's
gratitude.
Now he wants
his hat.
It's practically new.
How do you feel?
Well, I'll tell you.
I'm a man that's
allergic to water.
Now don't bother.
Don't bother.
So you saved
me life.
Oh, it's nothing.
Oh, isn't it,
though?
On second thought,
I agree with you.
Pop, you've got
a lot to live for yet.
Have i, now?
What are you standing
there gaping at?
Be off with you!
If you're broke,
maybe I can
help you out.
That's very kind
of you. How?
By getting you
a job.
What kind of a job?
He's kind of
fussy, ain't he?
I wasn't talking
to you.
You were saying,
young lady?
If you come and see me,
maybe we can dope
something out.
I got to hurry now.
I'm late for work
already.
What's your name?
Judy. Judy peabody.
Where can I
find you?
I work at
the stork club.
Stork club.
What's that--
a foundling home?
There are a lot of
beautiful babies there.
Take care
of yourself, pop.
I will. Thanks.
[Splash]
Want a lift?
Lift?
In my car.
No, thanks.
I've got a car
of me own.
[Ah-choo]
You're sneezing,
sir.
You don't say?
[Ah-choo]
You're sneezing,
sir.
You know, I figured
that out for meself.
You're all wet,
sir.
I didn't think
it showed.
And whatever
happened
to your chin?
Why? Did I lose it?
It's bleeding.
A girl tipped me.
She was trying
to protect herself.
I see, sir.
No, you don't.
I was drowning.
How awful!
You'd better
take off those
wet clothes, sir.
I'll telephone
dr. Marston immediately.
Give me
your waistcoat, sir.
You're all right--
sound as a dollar.
Sound as a dollar?
Now, what does
that mean?
You'd better stay
in bed today, j.b.
I'll look in on you
in the morning.
Don't bother.
Every time you
look in on me,
It costs me
10 bucks.
[Chuckling]
good-bye, j.b.
Will there be
anything else, sir?
Did you call curtis?
He's on his way
over here, sir.
Good. Sit down,
fiske.
I beg
your pardon, sir?
Sit down.
Sit down, man!
I want to ask
you something.
Fiske, did you
ever drown?
Why, no, sir.
I mean almost.
Well, I just did.
As I was going down
for the third time,
Me whole life
flashed before me,
Just like a movie.
How was it, sir?
It stank.
I understand, sir.
Oh, you do, huh?
Well.
Fiske, I want to
ask you something
as man to man.
If I had drowned,
Would you have
missed me?
Yes, sir, I would.
You're lying.
No one would
miss me,
Not even me wife.
I'm sure mrs. Bates
would be inconsolable, sir.
Nah. She wouldn't
shed a tear.
Well, maybe one or two
just to be polite.
I'm certain mrs. Bates
loves you very much
And always will, sir.
Then why did she
up and leave me?
You told her to.
That's no excuse.
[Knock on door]
I don't want to see
anybody but me lawyer.
Very well, sir.
Come in, mr. Curtis.
Hello, fiske.
Hiya, j.b. Got here
as soon as I could.
Remind me to
give you a medal.
Scotch and soda, please.
Why can't you
drink bourbon?
Scotch costs
money.
You've got enough money
to buy all the scotch
in town.
Scotch and soda.
Bring me one,
too.
Very well, sir.
May as well try it
before it's all gone.
Well, j.b.,
What's on your mind?
Tom, I want to do
something for
a young lady--
Something
in a financial way.
Financial.
Blond or brunette?
Blond. Hair
of spun gold.
How old is she?
21 Or 22, I'd say.
At your age,
I'd say--
Yeah, I know
what you'd say,
but don't say it.
I fell in the ocean,
and she saved me life.
Mm-hmm. So now
you're feeling
generous, huh?
Very. I want to make
her life beautiful.
You can count
me out.
Count you out?
What do you mean?
Remember, I've seen
your bursts of
benevolence before.
But this one
is different.
So was goggins.
You were sorry
for him.
Ordered me to pay him
$50 a week for life.
Then you felt you'd
robbed him of his
incentive to work
And stopped
his allowance.
I was right.
You were right,
and I was hooked.
I've been paying him
out of my own pocket
ever since.
If I take goggins
back, will you
do what I ask?
Uh-uh. I don't
want to wind up
supporting any blonde.
Supposing I give you
a signed paper
Saying I can't
stop you.
How would that do?
Well, if you
can't stop me,
that's ok.
Ah. Good man.
Anything else, sir?
Yeah. Lock up
the scotch.
Uh, just how happy
do you want to
make this girl?
Completely happy.
It won't cost much.
I'm sure her wants
are small.
How do you figure
that out?
By the bathing suit
she was wearing.
Look, why don't you
leave it to my
judgment?
I learned about
making girls happy
the hard way.
What's her name?
Judy peabody.
Where does she live?
I don't know,
but she works
at the stork club.
The stork club.
You know the place?
Very well. If you'd
lived any kind
of life at all,
You'd know
about it, too.
I know, I know.
But this girl judy,
she still has
her life before her.
At least
I'll have the joy
Of making her future
a bright one.
I think you're
on the level this time.
Of course I am.
There's just one thing.
She's not, under any
circumstances,
To know it comes
from me.
She thinks she saved
a poor man.
To judy.
To judy, who works
at the stork club
And whose wants
are small.
I wonder.
Hiya, bill.
Hey, kid,
you're late again.
Go through the kitchen
so billingsley won't get wise.
I got a better way.
So you finally
got here.
What's your excuse
tonight?
Since when do I have
to explain to the help?
Oh, hello,
mr. Billingsley.
I didn't know
you were here.
Yes, I happen to be
one of the people
I haven't barred
from the place.
Ha ha ha!
Could I have
a word with you?
Oh, certainly.
I'm all ears.
Come with me, please.
Where do you go
to collect
unemployment insurance?
[Music playing]
Hello, sherman.
Good evening, dave.
Boss, would you
step into the pantry?
One of the waiters,
rocco, was caught
Walking out
with a ham.
Give him back
the ham.
Here. You might want to
make some sandwiches.
Now you can leave
and keep going.
Miss dorothy
lamour and party
are at table 3.
Send her and the other
lady a bottle of perfume
each, with my compliments.
And no check.
Yes, sir.
She used to sing
with the band here.
Can't figure out
why she left me.
She's a star
in the movies now!
Yes, I heard that.
We just received
a reservation
For lieutenant and mrs.
Robert taylor.
Oh, that would be
ruby stevens.
I forget what she
changed her name to.
You must mean
barbara stanwyck.
Oh, yes, that's it.
A bottle of champagne
for ruby and bob,
and no check.
Yes, sir.
Tell me,
miss peabody,
What do you think
of the stork club?
Oh, it's swell.
That was a nice tour
we had just now.
I operate this club
along my own
original idea.
Yes, sir, particularly
when you say
"No check."
You see, the stork club
is the mecca
For celebrities
from all over the world.
They come here to eat,
see, and be seen.
As part of our audience,
they attract an audience.
Get it?
Oh. Now I do.
I want the right
people here--
In the club
and on my staff.
And one thing I demand
of my staff is punctuality,
A fact you continue
to ignore.
Mr. Billingsley,
I'm sorry.
It's like this--
I'm not interested
in excuses.
You always have
excellent ones.
But the things
that happen to me--
They're just
fantastic.
This afternoon--
Never mind.
You understand,
don't you?
I think I do.
Sure you do.
You're smart.
That's why
I hired you.
Yeah?
A girl like you
is an asset
to the stork club.
Honest?
Why should I lie
to you?
Could I run it
by myself?
No.
I need plenty
of help, good help,
People who think
of me once in a while,
like you.
I've had my eye on you
for a long time, judy.
You don't want to be
a hatcheck girl
all your life, do you?
Oh, certainly not.
Then use your head.
Be on time.
I'd like to
see you around.
Go along now.
And I'm not fired
for being late?
No, but don't
let it happen again.
Oh, gee, thanks.
It won't.
I want you, above all,
to set a good example
For the rest
of the girls.
Ok, boss.
Did he tie the can
to you?
You don't hear it
rattling, do you?
Swell!
Good evening, sir.
Good evening.
Hey, it's canteen night
again tonight.
The boss is
furnishing the food.
Want to go?
Sure. Do you know
if he's going?
I don't know,
but I bet he does.
Gee, I wish
I could get on
So he could
hear me sing.
Good evening, sir.
Good evening.
You know,
that billingsley
Is the most generous
guy I ever knew.
He was wonderful
to me.
Yeah?
Yeah, but...i hate
to say this.
I think he's
a little bit screwy.
Screwy? Why?
He thinks that
barbara stanwyck
Is a girl named
ruby stevens.
Cracking up.
Definitely.
[Band playing lively song]
Say, this ain't bad.
No, but I'll bet
it looks that way.
Aw, don't the music
get you?
It's had me.
My boyfriend's
the bandleader.
Yeah? What does
he play?
He doesn't.
He's a marine
in the pacific.
I get you.
[Music stops]
I was all set to sing
with this band,
But I guess that's off
for the duration.
By the way, I haven't
heard from him
In a couple of months.
Does that mean anything?
Anything.
Hey, billingsley
just came in.
Where is he?
Over by the door.
Attention, everybody.
In this canteen,
we entertain ourselves.
Any volunteers?
Put me down!
Watch the boss' face.
I want to know
how I did.
Good night.
Of course you can see
I came totally unprepared.
How about a little help
from my quartet?
Both: we'll be
right over.
Judy: ok, fellas, hit it.
♪ There's a doctor
living in your town ♪
♪ There's a lawyer
and an indian, too ♪
♪ Neither doctor, lawyer,
nor indian chief ♪
♪ Could love you
any more than I do ♪
♪ There's a barrel of fish
in the ocean ♪
♪ There's a lot of little
birds in the blue ♪
♪ And neither fish nor fowl
says the wise old owl ♪
♪ Could love you any more
than I do ♪
♪ No, no, no,
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else
could love you like I do ♪
♪ I'm gonna warn
all the dead-eyed dicks ♪
♪ That you're the chick
with the slickest tricks ♪
♪ And every tick
of my ticker ticks ♪
♪ For you,
follow through ♪
♪ Tell the doc
to stick to his practice ♪
♪ Tell the lawyer
to settle his case ♪
♪ Send the indian chief
and his tommyhawk ♪
♪ Back to little rain
in the face ♪
♪ 'Cause you know, know, know
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else could
love you like I do ♪
♪ No, no, no,
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else
could love you like I do ♪
♪ And confidentially,
I confess ♪
♪ I sent a note
to the local press ♪
♪ That I'll be changing
my home address ♪
♪ For you,
follow through ♪
♪ Tell the doctor
to stick to his practice ♪
♪ Tell the lawyer
to settle his case ♪
♪ Send the indian chief
and his tommyhawk ♪
♪ Back to little rain
in the face ♪
♪ 'Cause you know, know, know
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else could
love you like I do ♪
♪ No, no, no,
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else could
love you like I do ♪
♪ I'm gonna send
a hot communique ♪
♪ To warn the boys
down at cr*pple creek ♪
♪ That every dimple
of your dimpled cheek ♪
♪ Is mine, so to speak ♪
♪ Tell the ♪
♪ doc ♪
♪ To stick to his practice ♪
♪ Tell the ♪
♪ lawyer ♪
♪ To settle his case ♪
♪ Send the ♪
♪ indian chief ♪
♪ And his tommyhawk ♪
♪ Back to little
rain in the face ♪
♪ 'Cause you know, know, know
it couldn't be true ♪
♪ That anyone else
could love you like I do ♪
♪ Like I do ♪
♪ Like I do ♪
♪ Like I do ♪
♪ Like I do ♪
[Applause]
Gee, kid,
you were wonderful.
Did you watch his face?
How could i?
He took it
with him.
The laundries aren't
what they used to be.
The comfort
all shrunk out of them.
[Humming]
Are you sure judy
will get the letter
at 2:00?
Sure. I'm sending it
by special messenger.
Good, good.
I got to be there.
I got to see
her face when
she gets it.
You see, I'm
a nosy kind of
a santa claus.
You know,
it's crazy, j.b.,
Putting on
those old rags.
Rags, are they?
Here. Feel
that material.
You won't get that
quality nowadays.
No, thanks.
Afraid something
will jump out
and bite you?
Exactly. Now look,
you want to be
anonymous.
If you hang around,
she's gonna smell a rat.
Nonsense. She thinks
I'm a poor man.
She wants to
get me a job.
Ha! What'll you do
if she does?
I never gave it
a thought.
That's a nasty
complication.
Well, I'll cross
that bridge when
I cross it.
[Humming]
How do I look?
You look like
a tramp.
I'd like to
pass for that.
Look at the head
start you got.
Nothing you can say
can annoy me today.
Come on, drive
into town with me.
I wouldn't walk
to the corner with you.
Excuse me. I wonder,
would you be kind enough--
Here you are,
and don't tell me
You're going to
spend it on food.
Why, how dare you!
Why, I ought to--
There it is, sure enough.
[Music playing]
May I check your hat?
Pop!
How are you, judy?
How have you been,
anyway?
I've been managing.
Anyhow, you're
still alive.
Is he?
Oh, gwen, this is pop.
I pulled him
out of the ocean.
Why?
Young lady, what kind
of a question is that?
Have you no feeling
for your fellow man?
Not a shred.
Don't pay any attention
to her, pop.
Listen, you stick around.
I'm going to see
what I can do
About getting you a job.
No hurry.
No hurry at all.
Plenty of time.
Don't want to
work, huh?
I'm beginning
not to like you.
Don't encourage it.
Look, pop, you want to
make something out
of yourself, don't you?
He already has.
Look at him.
You do want to work,
don't you?
Not if I can possibly
escape it.
I'm not easily placed.
I have limitations.
What'll I do with him?
Throw him back
in the ocean.
Oh, I can't do that.
Oh, thanks.
But I am going to
get him a job.
Hey, pop,
fool her.
Take a powder.
I wonder what
your mother was like.
Mr. Coretti,
how are you fixed
for help?
Help. Do you mean
there's somebody
Who wants to work?
I think he could
be talked into it.
Judy, for a good waiter,
I would give both
of my right eyes.
Oh, he's more
the busboy type.
Then I'll give
only one.
Swell.
Psst.
This is pop.
Mr. Coretti, pop.
Mr. Coretti,
is it?
Come with me.
Good luck, pop.
What happened?
Coretti snapped him up
like that.
I'll bet he hasn't
worked since sing-sing.
Now remember
what I said.
Don't pile
too many dishes
on one plate.
Be courteous
to the waiters--
To the waiters?
Yes.
We can get
all the customers
we want.
On your way.
Clear off these
dishes, boy.
I'm not finished
with this yet, boy!
You are as far as
I'm concerned.
What's the matter
with him?
Hey, boy,
right over here.
Well, pop,
when do you start?
I'm already finished.
What?
Short hours.
It's the union
I belong to.
Now, pop, come clean.
I'm sorry, and I hope
you'll think none
the less of me
For being the kind
of man I am.
It's not that I'm not
grateful to you,
because I am.
That's ok, pop.
I'll think of
something else.
Oh, no, you won't.
You go over there
and sit down.
I'll be off
in a few minutes,
And we'll talk about it.
We can talk
about it, I guess.
Why don't you
give him a couple
of bucks
And let him go?
No, I like him.
I think I'll adopt him.
Now, judy, you don't
know anything
about his parents.
Where can I find
miss judy peabody?
I'm judy peabody.
Oh, gwen,
this is a g.
Not to me,
it isn't.
What have you
been up to?
Nothing. Why?
That line--
"you have been
most accommodating."
That's a lie.
I wouldn't take that
too seriously.
Somebody thinks
very highly of you.
I'll say they do.
Nothing like that
ever happens
to me.
Do you think it could
be on the level?
It's a cinch
to find out.
That's right.
Locke's fifth avenue
Is the biggest store
in new york.
They sell everything
from a baseball bat
to a diamond lavaliere.
Who needs
a diamond lavaliere?
They're very vulgar.
If that letter means
what I think it does,
You'll need
a baseball bat.
I'll try it out
on pop.
On me?
We'll take you
to the men's department
And get you outfitted
from head to foot.
If it works,
we'll buy out the joint!
There. A complete
metamorphosis.
I'll thank you
to keep
A civil tongue
in your head.
We'll take two more--
a blue and a gray.
Gee, pop,
you look wonderful.
I'm proud of you.
I wish I could
share your joy.
Is this cash
or charge, miss?
Um, charge.
Thank you.
Mr. Hanson!
Mr. Hanson!
Bet that's
the house detective.
Your name, please?
Judy peabody.
Your address?
The stork club.
You live there?
What fun!
Shall we send this,
miss peabody?
No, we'll take them
with us.
Hanson--
credit manager.
Miss peabody.
Why, of course!
Miss peabody.
It's a pleasure
to welcome you
to locke's.
I'm glad
to meet you, too!
We've been
expecting you.
Then everything's
all right?
Perfectly in order.
Where are
the mink coats?
Genuine labrador
mink, miss peabody.
J.b.: Minks?
Most unhealthy
little animals.
How much is it?
$6,000.
Feel it, sir.
J.b.:
I can feel it
from here.
Oh, it's beautiful.
And the price
is right.
But, judy,
wouldn't it be
better
If you first
looked at some
nice cloth coats?
Oh, pop,
you have no idea
What mink means
to a woman.
I'll take two.
Two.
My coming-out
present for you.
Judy, I couldn't
think of it.
What do you mean?
You've been thinking
of it for years.
We'll wear them.
Today? In all
this heat?
Wouldn't you?
Yes,
miss peabody.
Miss peabody's
the young lady
in white.
But, judy,
it's august,
And one of the hottest
days in the year.
So what?
You'll melt
in a fur coat.
Yeah, but I'll look
awful good doing it.
Miss peabody?
Yes?
I'm higgins,
your chauffeur.
Yeah?
Your car is
at the north
entrance.
My...car.
Yes, miss.
Well, why weren't you
at the stork club
to pick me up?
Sorry, miss,
but I was instructed
to move your things
To the york towers.
Oh, well, um, well,
see that it doesn't
happen again.
I can stand it no longer.
You may go, hawkins.
Uh, higgins, miss.
Higgins, shmiggins.
You may go anyway.
Curtis, what are you
trying to do to me?
That girl is here
buying fur coats
In bunches,
like bananas.
You wanted to make her
happy, didn't you?
Sure, I wanted
to make her happy
But not hysterical.
Cars. Chauffeurs.
York towers.
That girl
will break me.
Well, j.b., If she does,
You can always come
and stay with me.
I don't want to stay--
I'd keep them
out of the sun
as much as possible.
Judy:
we'll get a couple
of parasols.
That's a good idea.
Call again,
miss peabody.
We will if we're
in town.
Where have you been?
Getting me second wind.
Judy: and now
for the dresses.
Hot, isn't it?
There ought to be
a better word for it
than that.
Shall we
take them off?
I'll die first.
Judy, for pete's sake,
buy something
And let's get
out of here.
All right. Miss!
Yes, miss peabody.
I don't know.
They're all
so beautiful,
But, um, I'll take
that one
And, um, that one
And that one
And that one.
"I'll take that one
and that one
And that one
and that one."
Why don't you
take them all?
All right, pop.
I'll take them all.
There are only two
apartments to a floor
up this high.
Who has the other
apartment?
It's vacant
at present.
Why don't you
rent it and protect
yourself?
Would you be having
an aspirin on you?
No, sir. I'm sorry.
This way, miss peabody.
This is
the living room.
Shall I take you
through the rest
of the apartment?
No. We'll do that later.
If there's anything
I can do, just call me.
Thank you. I will.
Here, honey.
I did a little
shopping on my own.
What is it?
A persuader.
You shouldn't
have done it.
I'm liable to maim
somebody for life.
Gwen, it's got me down.
I can't stand it.
All this--it's enough
to drive me out of my mind.
Take it easy, judy.
Relax.
I have,
so why can't you?
Take what's freely
given to you.
Providence
works its wonders
in mysterious ways.
Providence doesn't
go around opening
charge accounts
For hatcheck girls.
Well, I'll be
running along.
Oh, no, pop.
Don't go.
I need your moral
support.
Do you, now?
Besides,
where will you go?
Oh, I'll be
all right.
Sure. Curled up
on a park bench
somewhere.
Well, not exactly.
Have you anyone, pop,
you're close to?
Not anymore.
What happened?
Me wife left me
6 months ago.
Why?
I told her to.
There was a slight
complication--
Another man--
clarence bascombe.
Was bascombe
younger than you?
No. 65.
Oh. He had money.
Not as much as i.
She left you
for another bum?
I don't get it.
Pop, a man 65
is harmless.
I'm 65, and I'm
not harmless.
So far as me wife is
concerned, I mean.
That's her picture.
Isn't she lovely?
Yes, pop.
I think the whole thing
must have been your fault.
Why does everyone
side with edith? I--
Now, now, pop.
Till you get yourself
straightened out,
You better stay here
with me.
All right,
only I'll have to
leave you
From time to time.
Pop, you got to give up
all that panhandling.
From now on, I'm
taking care of you.
Now go pick
yourself out a room.
I want to talk to gwen.
All right.
Gwen, I'm scared.
What are you
gonna do--move out?
I am not.
I'm gonna find out
who the wolf is.
Whoever he is,
he sure howls pretty.
It won't do him
any good.
I'm saving myself
for danny.
Suppose danny
finds out?
How's he gonna
find out,
Way out there
in the pacific?
You know,
I got a hunch
There's another
judy peabody.
Say, I never
thought of that.
I wonder
who she is.
I wonder
what she does.
Wait a minute, judy.
That letter
was sent
to the stork club.
Think back. Have
any of the customers
Been particularly
nice to you lately?
I can't think
of anybody.
I've got it.
What?
Who's the most
generous man
in the world?
Who gives away more
than anybody else?
Sherman billingsley.
Billingsley?
Oh, no.
I've been there
over 3 years,
And I've never even
seen him look sidewise
at anybody.
Just the same,
he's around 40,
And that's
a dangerous age.
You know, he was
awful nice to me
In his office
yesterday.
Well, there you are.
I'm awful glad you bought
this baseball bat.
Why?
Sherman billingsley's
gonna look pretty silly
With no teeth.
Are you quitting
the job?
No, I'm not,
But I'm gonna play
sick tonight.
I got to have time
to think this thing over.
Do you want me
to tell him?
No. I'll phone.
[Music playing]
Check your hat,
marine?
I'm looking
for judy peabody.
She's not on
till 9:00 tonight.
Still works here,
huh?
That's great.
I like things
to stay the same.
Makes a guy feel like
he's really home again.
You're danny!
You're danny!
That's right.
How'd you know?
She talks a lot
about you.
Still?
There are 12
of us here,
And we all
know you.
Stork club cloakroom.
Molly speaking.
Who? Judy?
Hold on a minute.
It's judy. Shall I
tell her you're here?
No, no. I want to
surprise her.
Yeah, judy. Yeah.
Yeah, ok. Where are you?
York towers? Oh.
Uh-huh. So long.
She's at the york towers,
suite 32-a.
York towers?
What is she doing there?
Nothing you've got
to worry about.
Yeah. That's right.
You're still head man.
Sure. I know that.
I'm just thinking
I'd like to see her
right away.
You know how it is.
Well, get going.
You want to see
what I brought her?
Sure.
Sure.
Take a look.
You probably think
I got it in china.
Well,
didn't you?
No. Frisco.
She'll love it.
I hope so.
I got to be
running along.
I'll see you later.
So long.
[Doorbell rings]
[Ring]
[Ring]
[Ring]
[Ring]
Hello, kid.
Surprised?
Danny.
Danny.
Danny!
Are you all right?
Sure. Sure,
I'm all right.
Move, danny, move.
Do something!
Well, i--baby, how
I've waited for this.
Wow!
Say it again, danny.
I can't talk yet
for a while.
Talking wouldn't
make sense now.
We can talk later.
Oh, I just want to
look at you,
Make sure it's you,
That you still
feel the same.
You do, don't you?
Yes, danny.
Oh, sure. Sure.
I can see it
in your eyes.
Your eyes talk,
judy.
They say what
you're thinking.
They always did.
Oh, I knew
you wouldn't change.
Say, I've got
some good news
for you, honey.
You're good news
to me.
Yeah, but wait.
I got a band
all set to go.
So soon?
Oh, wait till
you hear them--
The pick
of the country,
top men.
I organized them
in miralden hospital
While we were
waiting to be
discharged.
Gee, danny,
it sounds great.
Yeah, but I got to
work fast.
If I don't
get us a job,
I'll lose them.
You can't hold guys
like these together
without dough.
How would you like
to work at
the stork club?
Is there a chance?
I think
it can be fixed.
I'll talk
to the boss.
Oh, the same
old judy, huh?
You're gonna sing
with the band.
You know that,
don't you?
And my danny.
Nothing but
the best for me.
Say, I brought you
a little something.
Did you, darling?
It isn't very much.
Oh, danny,
it's beautiful.
Try it on.
I had to guess
at the size.
As if you didn't
know.
Say, that's a pretty
nifty-looking dress
you got on.
Turn around, judy.
Yeah. Very nifty.
Do you like it?
Yeah. Business must be
good in the checkroom.
Where are we, judy?
Let's try
the jacket on.
No. Whose apartment
is this?
Well, in a way,
it's mine, danny.
In a way?
Yes.
What kind of a way?
In a perfectly
innocent way.
You live here alone?
Well, practically.
Well, I picked meself out
a fine room.
Oh.
Who's that?
The butler.
Butler?
M-mr. Butler.
This is mr. Wilton--
danny wilton.
Can it be?
Danny. The young man
you're in love with.
Oh, now look.
Who are you two
trying to kid?
Honest, danny.
Mr. Butler knows
all about you.
Yeah? Well, I'd like
to know all about
mr. Butler.
That's easy.
And this apartment.
That's not so...
Hard either.
Not for you,
I guess.
All right,
I'll tell you.
I inherited
some money.
I see.
From an uncle
who was in oil.
Of course,
the income's
only temporary.
The will's
being contested
in tulsa, oklahoma.
By whom?
Some indians.
Danny: relatives?
Only on
my father's side.
Stop it, judy.
You're being ridiculous.
All right.
Do you want to hear
the honest truth?
Yes. Yes, go on.
Well, it's
like this.
It's him!
You see,
I saved his life,
And he was
so grateful--
So grateful that
he bought you
extravagant clothes,
Expensive apartments?
That's right.
Isn't it?
Of course it is.
There.
Why don't you
stop lying?
I've heard of things
like this happening
to other guys
While they were away,
but I didn't think
it could happen to me.
I kept thinking
you were different.
Day after day
and night after night,
It was the one thought
that kept me going.
Danny, please
listen to me.
I can--
No, thanks!
I've heard enough.
[Whispers]
danny.
[Door slams]
How did you make up
that story
about it being me?
How could I tell him
the truth
When I don't even
know it myself?
Why didn't you
show him the letter?
Fine. Then he'd
think the worst.
The letter says I've been
"very accommodating."
Oh, if only he'd
come home yesterday.
I'm sorry
this happened.
Maybe I could
help you to find out
who he is.
But you don't
understand, pop.
You see, I think
I know who it is.
Oh, you do?
Yes, my boss.
Billingsley?
And the worst
of it is,
I have to go to him
so danny gets the job
at the stork.
Judy, promise me
you won't do anything
We'll both be
sorry for.
What do you think
I am?
Don't answer that.
Any calls?
Judy of the cloakroom
is here to see you.
Oh. Well, ok.
Tell her to come in.
Sit down, judy.
I'll be right with you.
[Whistling]
Is anything wrong?
Not yet.
What's the matter
with you?
Nothing.
Everything's fine.
You've been very
nice to me, and I
appreciate it.
It's nothing.
Oh, no?
Certainly not.
Look, sherm--
mr. Billingsley--
That's right about
my being under no
obligation, isn't it?
Your only obligation
to me is to be on time
And do your work
properly.
I don't get it.
There is one thing,
however.
What?
We'll get along
much better without
these surprise visits.
I get it.
Oh, I almost forgot
what I came here
to tell you.
What's that?
I have a little
suggestion.
Is it about
the checkroom?
No. It's about--
don't bother, then.
I want to make
a deal with you.
You take care
of the checkroom
And let me run
the stork club.
Do you mind?
Come in, miss patten.
Pardon me.
Well, mis peabody,
when does my band
open at the stork?
It doesn't.
I mean it isn't--
No? The way you two
came out just now,
I thought
we were all set.
Danny, don't jump
to conclusions.
Are you serious?
There are some
circumstances--
I'll say there are,
But you're not gonna
involve me in them.
I come back
and find you
at the york towers,
Dressed like
something out
of "vogue,"
In the company
of an old man
you can't explain,
And now I see you
with the boss'
arm around you.
Some circumstances.
Ha ha. It does look
kind of funny,
doesn't it?
Not to me,
it doesn't.
Danny, you're
walking out on a girl
Who's no different
than she ever was.
There'll come a time
when you'll find that out.
Then how will you feel?
When I find that out,
I'll let you know.
Thank you.
No matter how
I figure it out,
I always come back
to the same thing.
What's that?
I love him.
I gathered that.
I just can't let him
lose his band
And me
in the bargain.
How's he gonna
keep the guys
If he can't
get a job?
Maybe he can't keep
them, but I can.
How's that again?
You wait and see.
When we knock
off here,
We're going over
where he's rehearsing.
I was hoping
we could go
shopping again.
I could use
a new girdle.
Who couldn't?
Gee, what a band!
That's jimmy jones
on the drums.
Ok, take 5.
Jimmy!
Gwen!
You stood me up
the last time
we had a date.
That was 3 years
ago.
What happened?
Well, I'll tell you.
I was standing
on the corner.
A m*llitary band
went by,
And the next thing
I knew,
I was in
camp roberts.
I'll give you
one more chance.
Meet me tonight
on the same corner.
You got a deal.
Judy: danny.
Can I see you a minute?
Ok.
The band
is swell, danny.
Thanks.
And if you open
in a good spot,
Your fortune
is made.
That's right.
You like rich guys,
don't you?
What kind of
a cr*ck is that?
This is a waste
of time, judy.
But I'm in a spot
to help you keep
the band together.
Thanks. I'll find a way
to do that.
Now you run along,
will you?
No, I won't.
I'm gonna get sore
in a minute.
I'm sore now.
This is very
embarrassing.
Don't blush so easy.
You ought to.
Get smart.
I'm loaded
like a transport.
Will you blow?
It's lend lease.
Don't be a chump.
No.
Well, thanks, judy.
Nice of you
to drop in on us.
Don't mention it,
danny.
Well, fellas,
you're all set.
From now on,
you have nothing
to worry about.
You're all moving
in the york towers
as my guests
Till you get
in the right spot.
Say, that
sounds fine.
Hey, now wait
a minute.
Danny thought maybe
you fellas wouldn't like it.
Why not?
Tell us more.
Nothing doing.
I won't stand for it.
Can you make us
a better offer?
No, but we'll get
started eventually,
and--
Never mind that.
I'm all for it.
What do you guys say?
[All talking
at once]
Swell.
[Knock on door]
Pop, we're gonna
have company.
I'll put
me shoes on.
"The wall street
journal"?
Pop, you slay me.
You seem in mighty
good spirits.
In a way I am.
I'd like to speak
to the manager--
mr. Gray.
You made it up
with the young man?
No, pop.
That's all off.
Ah, that's a pity.
Mr. Gray,
this is miss peabody.
Is the apartment
next to mine
still vacant?
It is? How many rooms
is it?
12. That's fine.
I'll take it.
You can charge it
to my account.
Oh, in about an hour.
Operator, will you
connect me with
locke's fifth avenue?
Now what are you
up to?
I'm going to ruin
billingsley or somebody.
Locke's?
Men's department, please.
I'll show him!
I'll smoke him out.
I'll spend every
cent he's got.
But why?
He ruined my love affair,
that's why.
Men's department?
This is miss judy peabody
at the york towers.
Could you send
a representative up
to my apartment
To measure 12 men
for dinner jackets,
tropicals,
And a half-dozen
business suits apiece.
Then there will be
shoes, shirts,
And collars and ties
besides.
That's fine.
Thank you very much.
What have I done?
Pop, did you
hurt yourself?
What?
When you bumped
into the wall just now.
Did I bump
into the wall?
Well, what do you
think?
Judy, I must
tell you something.
I am a ba--
Now, don't tell me
you're leaving again.
I think both of us
should leave.
Not me. I'm after
somebody's scalp,
And I won't rest
till I get it.
But, judy,
it's my scalp.
You must have
hit your head.
Why don't you go
lie down?
Judy, you must
believe me.
I'm a rich man.
I hoped to bring
a little happiness
into your life
Because you
saved mine,
But, me good girl,
your kind
of happiness
Is more than
I can afford.
Why don't you
stop it, pop?
I thought of that one
ahead of you.
Call curtis.
Find out
for yourself.
Yeah. He would know.
I want to talk
to him anyway.
His number's
rector-21098.
You read that
on his letter to me.
Call him. Call him.
Get me rector-21098,
please.
[Intercom buzzes]
Well?
Oh, yeah. Put her on.
Hello, miss peabody.
How are you?
Yes. Uh-huh.
Of course, of course.
All right.
I'll be right up.
Now either
you're crazy,
or I'm going to be.
We'll soon find out.
[Knock on door]
Come in.
Sorry to intrude.
You're not
intruding!
I have the key,
and we're all set.
There's only
one thing I'd like
to make clear to you.
I'm accepting
your hospitality
because I have to,
But I want you to know
that you're gonna get
every cent back.
Every cent,
do you understand?
Yes, danny.
Young man,
I like you.
I like your ideas.
I like the way
you talk.
I like everything
about you.
I wish I could return
the compliment.
Good-bye.
A fine lad.
Yes. That's one
of the things
That's the matter
with him.
[Doorbell rings]
I'll get it, pop.
Are you mr. Curtis?
Yes, miss peabody.
Come on.
Thank you.
J.b.: Well, it took
you long enough
to get here.
Now, sir, tell
this young lady
who I am.
Why, I never saw you
before in my life.
Hup!
Is he annoying you?
Yes, he is.
He told me
a terrible lie.
I told her who I was.
I expect you to
confirm it.
I think the poor old
chap's demented.
Come on. You better get
out of here, old man.
Oh, no.
I don't mind
if he stays here.
I just wish he'd
behave himself.
What did he do?
Will you
or will you not
tell her who I am?
Please. If you're
not sure who you are,
don't advertise the fact.
Ohh!
Mr. Curtis, I'm
trying to find out
who's keeping me.
Well, you mustn't
do that.
Your benefactor's
a very generous man,
But he wants
to stay unknown.
I'll find out
who he is some way.
I don't think
you will, miss peabody.
Is it you?
No. I pay
the bills, though,
And you can go right ahead
and do anything
That's going to
make you happy.
Ohh!
J.b.: Umm.
Well, whoever he is,
I'll break him
If it's the last
thing I do!
That will take
quite a bit of doing,
miss peabody.
Good-bye.
Good-bye.
Curtis!
Hiya, j.b.
Oh, you know me now.
How dare you say
you didn't know me?
Well, you told me
not to let her know
who you are.
Never mind what
I tell you to do.
You do what I tell you.
All right. I'll try
to remember that.
That girl's out
to break me.
How can she, j.b.?
She's organized.
Look.
You're solvent.
What can it
cost you?
$200,000
Or $300,000
And, of course,
the gift tax.
Gift tax?
What's that?
Well, if you'd ever
given anything
away before,
You'd know.
Every time you give
anyone over $3,000,
You have to hand
the government
another 30%.
Coolidge. Oh, for
another coolidge.
After you, j.b.
I wouldn't ride
in the same car
with you.
I'll walk down!
Well, did you enjoy
your stroll, j.b.?
Well, at any rate,
it gave me time to
think things over.
You know, you could
have walked
down one flight
And taken
the elevator
at the next floor.
I was so mad,
I never thought of it.
Well, I'm glad
you're feeling
better anyway.
Tom, I love
that girl judy dearly.
She reminds me
of edith when I
was courting her,
But I can't bear
to see money spent
foolishly,
Particularly mine.
Well, I thought you
wanted to make
her happy.
I did.
It's making
her miserable.
How?
She has her heart
set on a horn tooter.
What kind of fella
is he?
An independent
kind of chap.
I like him.
Well, get them
married.
Then you're
off the hook.
Curtis, much as
I hate to admit it,
I think you're right,
But it's not
going to be easy.
Why not?
He's jealous of me.
Jealous of you?
Ha ha!
Yeah. I'd use
the elevator
If you want to
get there tonight.
Ahem.
Judy.
Yes?
I want to ask
your forgiveness.
I don't know whatever
possessed me to act
like I did.
Neither do i.
How could you
make up such a lie?
What was the point?
I guess me
poor old brain isn't
what it used to be.
Pop, I'm sorry.
But I still have
me lucid moments,
And if you let me
stay around with you,
I'll help you bring
danny back to his senses.
Oh, pop, if we
only could.
I beg your pardon.
Don't let me
interrupt you.
Oh, pop!
Well, that's
the way things
stand, danny.
I can't place you
for at least
two weeks,
But I'm willing
to stake you
and the boys
In the meantime.
We're being staked now.
The guys are getting
other offers
From bands that
are working.
I can't hold them together
two weeks longer.
That's
a tough break,
But keep in touch
with me, though.
You never can tell.
Yeah, I will.
So long.
Thanks, barney.
[Band warming up]
Hey, fellas, let's
give this number
a quick going over
Before danny
gets back.
He'll never know
the difference.
Supposing he does.
He'd get sore.
Well, aren't you gonna
sing with the band?
No. That's all off.
He told you?
Well, not
in so many words.
He just acts
that way.
Well, go ahead
and sing, judy.
I'd like to
hear you meself.
Maybe he has a reason
you don't suspect.
What do you mean?
I'll tell you
after I hear you sing.
Ok, fellas, hit it!
[Band playing]
♪ When I was young,
I found it grim ♪
♪ To gurgle
in the social swim ♪
♪ The dos and don'ts
and la dee da ♪
♪ To me were just
a lot of blah ♪
♪ I used my silver spoon
at birth ♪
♪ For throwing meatballs
at my nurse ♪
♪ I always chose
to thumb my nose ♪
♪ At smarty clothes
and party pose ♪
♪ I ditched the rich
in sable set ♪
♪ To join
the kitchen table set ♪
♪ I used the wrong fork
at the stork in new york ♪
♪ My manners ain't fit
for a goop ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circles ♪
♪ Who put that fly in my soup? ♪
♪ It'd rather go out
with a lout to a bout ♪
♪ Then sleep
in a symphony hall ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ Who knocked my gum
off that wall? ♪
♪ When the utterly utter
flows like butter ♪
♪ I want to start
pitching a curve ♪
♪ With a silly old blighter
on a first-nighter ♪
♪ I feel like
a pickled hors d'oeuvre ♪
♪ No verve ♪
♪ I never felt gay
in a fancy beret ♪
♪ I'll wear a babushka
or burst ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ Fingerbowls irk me
the worst ♪
♪ They just don't
quench my thirst ♪
♪ Mrs. Vanderhorse will greet me
with a 14-karat shout ♪
♪ "My dear, you've simply
got to come" ♪
♪ "To my daughter's
coming out" ♪
♪ Her daughter
is a frankenstein ♪
♪ A dracula in mink ♪
♪ When she comes out,
each stag will shout ♪
♪ "Gadzooks! I need a drink!" ♪
♪ I've dined and clubbed,
I've elbow-rubbed ♪
♪ From yonkers to cheyenne ♪
♪ Foo to you, bud,
take your blue blood ♪
♪ And stick it
in your fountain pen ♪
♪ I want to brush
all the plush and the gush ♪
♪ I'd rather get left
than be right ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ Anyone here want to fight? ♪
♪ And none of me fits
with the wits at the ritz ♪
♪ I'd rather relax
on a stool ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ Anyone want to sh**t pool? ♪
♪ When a cookie with cabbage
gets too savage ♪
♪ I rassle him 3 out of 4 ♪
♪ I would rather a sailor
hop in my trailer ♪
♪ And show me
his nautical lore--why, sure ♪
♪ Ladies in frills
only fill me with chills ♪
♪ They're soft
as a ball of chenille ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ I've got a muscle of steel ♪
♪ Anyone here want to feel? ♪
♪ I'm as square
as a pear in a boutonniere ♪
♪ Fancy silks won't stay on ♪
♪ I'm designed for rayon ♪
♪ But I just don't
seem to care ♪
♪ I'm a square ♪
Well, I've never
in all me life seen
the like of it.
[Band laughing]
What's the verdict,
pop?
Well, you all finished up
together anyhow.
[Laughter]
A couple of times there,
I thought the musicians
We're gonna get
away from you,
But by golly,
they didn't.
It's remarkable.
Thanks, pop.
Gee, fellas,
you were great.
I'll say you were.
You'll sing
with the band or else.
No, no, no.
We got to keep peace
in the family.
Danny's the boss,
and what he
says goes.
I'm doing all right,
but you guys
Are just
getting started.
I wonder, would
the young men
know a song
I'm a little more
familiar with?
What's that, pop?
"In the shade
of the old apple tree."
We can fake it.
Fake it?
Well, he means they
can make it up
as they go along.
That's not necessary.
The song's already
written.
[Band laughing]
Would you like
to hear it, pop?
I would
very much indeed.
Do you know
the words, darling?
I think so.
Would you mind
singing it for me?
Sure.
It takes me back
to the time
When I was
courting edith.
That was the song
of the day then,
And we danced
to it together
many times.
Ok, fellas,
hit it!
Ok. Let's go.
♪ In the shade
of the old apple tree ♪
Whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa, whoa!
What in the name
of goodness is that?
Well, that's "in the shade
of the old apple tree."
Glory be!
What happened to it?
Well, that's jive, pop.
Oh, is it?
Would you mind
playing it my way?
How's that?
I'll show you.
Only this time,
Don't hit it.
Kind of caress it.
Now.
[Band playing quietly]
♪ In the shade
of the old apple tree ♪
♪ Where the love
in your eyes I could see ♪
♪ When the voice
that I heard ♪
♪ Like the song
of the bird ♪
♪ Seemed to whisper
sweet music to me ♪
♪ I could hear
the dull buzz of the bee ♪
♪ In the shadows
as you said to me ♪
♪ With a heart that is true ♪
♪ "I'll be waiting
for you" ♪
♪ "In the shade
of the old apple tree" ♪
What a torch
he's carrying.
What?
His wife left him
for another guy.
Well, let's get
his mind off her.
Take the chorus
of your song again, judy.
1, 2!
♪ I want to brush
all the plush and the gush ♪
♪ I'd rather get left
than be right ♪
♪ I'm just a square
in the social circle ♪
♪ Anyone here want to fight? ♪
[Band stops]
I'm sorry, danny.
We were just k*lling time
till you got here.
No, that's all right.
You should rehearse.
If the band went to work,
you'd have to.
Am I your singer?
You were gonna be.
It looks like
all bets are off, fellas.
There isn't a chance
of us getting a job
for two weeks.
Man: two weeks?
I--i want you guys
to realize
That I appreciate
your willingness
To string along
with me.
Here's wishing you
a lot of luck
wherever you go.
I'll see you later.
[Band murmuring]
Wait a minute.
Do you fellas
believe in this band?
Sure we do, judy,
but we got to work.
Will you give me
24 hours to make
a deal for you?
What are you
gonna do?
Quiet. I've got
a thought.
What do you say?
Ok, judy.
Wonderful, but don't
say anything to danny.
Just go next door
and keep him there
till you hear from me.
Come on, gwen.
What's the dope?
Billingsley--
he's coming here
to an audition.
When did you
fix that?
I haven't.
I'm going to.
Can you?
Get me the stork club,
please!
I can try.
He'll never come up
here for you.
No, but he will
for walter winchell.
Walter winchell?
Sure. They're pals.
Billingsley will do
anything he says.
Give me mr. Billingsley's
office, please.
What makes you think
winchell's
Gonna ask
the boss up here?
Wait and see.
[Imitating winchell]
hello, sally!
Get me your boss!
How am I doing?
You'll get 20 years.
Hi, sherman!
Get this!
It's hot off the press!
No, no, sherman.
Get the stork club
off your mind
for a second!
I want you to meet me
at the york towers,
Apartment 32-a,
in a half-hour!
You're gonna hear one
of the greatest bands
in the country!
Ok. Don't fail
to be here!
Well?
He's coming over.
Now, go next door
and tell danny to get
the boys ready
In their tuxedos
to audition in 20 minutes.
I got to change
and instruct pop
what to do
When billingsley
gets here.
Now, hurry!
Are you nervous,
young man?
No, but I'm puzzled.
I can't understand
how judy arranged this.
She has a way
with her.
Apparently.
Mr. Billingsley?
Yes.
Come in.
Where's
mr. Winchell?
He had to leave,
but he'll be
in touch with you.
Is that so?
Mr. Wilton,
mr. Billingsley.
How are you, son?
Very glad
to meet you, sir.
Walter winchell tells me
you've got a great band.
He did?
I didn't know
he knew.
Anytime he doesn't
know about anything,
I want to hear.
Yeah, but he's
never--
I'll take winchell's
opinion anytime.
Well, go ahead.
Give out with the tunes.
Yes, sir.
Sit down.
Thank you.
Ok, boys.
What do you think
of it?
Excellent.
Do you really?
Of course I do.
I can't
understand it.
You're annoying me.
I'm beginning
to like it meself.
♪ If I had
a dozen hearts ♪
♪ And if you
had only one ♪
♪ If I had
a dozen hearts ♪
♪ Yes, I would ♪
♪ I would love you
12 times one ♪
♪ If I had
a dozen lips ♪
♪ Don't know what
I'd do without you ♪
♪ I would say ♪
♪ 12 Times a day ♪
♪ You must know ♪
♪ Darling, I love you ♪
♪ If I had
a dozen arms ♪
♪ More every day ♪
♪ They would all
be holding you ♪
♪ If I had
a dozen dreams ♪
♪ In every way ♪
♪ In your arms,
they would
all come true ♪
♪ Although I know
a dozen hearts
are fun ♪
♪ Be with me, darling ♪
♪ I couldn't
love you ♪
♪ Much more
than I do with one ♪
♪ 12 Times one ♪
♪ Believe me ♪
♪ I love you ♪
Swell band, mr. Wilton.
Thank you very much.
But you, judy,
you were great,
And I'm not
too surprised
either.
I always knew
you were tops,
But I didn't think
you had all that
talent.
Besides, it's
a terrific kick
for me to have
Judy come through
like this.
It just goes
to prove you can
get so used
To a person
doing one thing
That you fail
to realize they can
do anything else.
Can you understand
that, mr. Wilton?
Oh, sure, sure.
I understand it
very well.
I'm proud of you,
judy.
Thank you,
mr. Billingsley.
You haven't heard
the best yet.
Sing the waltz
for him, judy.
Nothing doing.
No waltzes.
There's never been
a waltz played
in the stork club.
Huh. Can't be
much of a place.
The stork club
was built
On soft,
peppy music,
And it never stops.
That's why I have
3 orchestras,
understand?
Oh, he understands!
Good. You open
tomorrow night,
So come and see me
in the morning,
mr. Wilton.
We'll make
a deal and sign
the contracts.
He'll be there,
mr. Billingsley!
Oh, uh,
and by the way, judy,
I'd know that voice
of yours anywhere.
Besides, I was sitting
with mr. Winchell
when you phoned.
Good night, all.
Danny, we're in!
Oh, danny, isn't it
wonderful?
I don't think so.
That's what you
wanted, isn't it?
Yeah, but I don't
like the way
I got it.
Why not?
What's wrong
with it, son?
Well, I don't think
a band was ever engaged
Under such
circumstances before--
An expensive apartment
to rehearse in,
All the food
you want to eat,
The boss arrives
for a nice, cozy audition,
and we're hired.
Well, what could
be sweeter?
I don't want
any part of it.
Now, look, danny.
You can't let
personal feelings
Do us out
of the best job
in town.
That's right, danny.
No, and I won't
let him.
I know how danny feels,
And maybe he has
a right to,
maybe he hasn't.
That's between us.
These guys have
nothing to do
with it.
You and the band
have to stick
together.
We don't.
You see, danny,
I can leave with
a clear conscience.
You couldn't.
Well, I've got
everything I
could ask for.
Singing
with your band
Would just be
an anticlimax.
I'm the one that's
bowing out.
Maybe this is
beside the point,
But if you ever
really fall in love,
You'll trust
the girl.
Aw, gee, honey,
don't cry.
Everything will be
all right.
Why do girls
always have to go
for dumb guys?
Maybe it's because
it makes us look smart.
Well, I am smart!
Maybe I've been
acting like I'm dumb,
But I've got a brain
somewhere in my head,
and I'm gonna use it!
Judy, what are you
doing?
I'm gonna send
these things back
where they came from.
Oh, why?
Nobody can buy me.
There's isn't
enough money to make me
forget who I am!
I've got character,
I have!
I'm not so easily tempted.
I can't be bought
by a few measly--
No, sir!
I've got brains!
Ohh!
[Intercom buzzes]
Yes?
Woman: judy peabody
to see you.
Oh, fine.
Send her in.
Well, good morning, judy.
I've got a little
surprise for you.
I don't want
any more surprises!
What's the matter
with you?
We can't go on
like this,
mr. Billingsley.
Like what?
I'm in love
with danny.
Well, that's
all right with me.
Well, it's not
with him.
You're all mixed up.
I know I am,
and I don't
want to be.
He's as jealous as--
Jealous?
Well, certainly.
Who wouldn't be
After all the things
you've given me?
I've given you?
Oh, sherman, don't
be so anonymous.
Say, listen.
I'm a married man.
That's why you ought
to be ashamed
of yourself.
Oh, I've got to get
you straightened out.
Now, get this.
I never gave you
anything ever.
Huh?
Why should i?
What are you in my life?
Well, I don't know,
but somebody's
behind this.
I know this fella curtis.
He comes to the stork a lot.
He won't talk,
though.
I've asked him
to tell me.
Well, don't worry
about it too much, judy.
I've been in this town
for years,
And nobody ever gives
anything away for long
Without letting you
know why.
You just sit tight.
You're a clever girl.
Stick to your singing.
It's your real future.
But I can't sing
with the band
The way things are
between danny
and me.
Well, either you do,
or I don't want the band.
Oh, I'll open
tonight.
Don't worry
about that.
Attagirl.
We'll be very happy
together.
I understand,
mr. Billingsley.
No, you don't,
but you will.
Come in. I want to
straighten you out, too.
Don't lose
your temper!
Why not?
Wilton, what do you
think I am, a chump?
Not exactly.
Thanks.
Are you a chump?
No, sir.
Oh, you're sure
about yourself.
That's right.
But not of me, huh?
Well,
mr. Billingsley,
My eyes have
been opened.
How would you like
somebody to close
them again?
Can't we settle this
like gentlemen?
Now you're talking
my language.
I like you, wilton.
I like your band,
and I like judy.
Yes, sir.
Don't say "yes, sir"
like that.
Sorry.
Come here.
Look at those
photographs.
Take a good look
at them.
Those are the only
women in my life.
That one's
pretty young,
isn't she?
That's my daughter.
Oh.
They all are
except my wife,
And I'm married
to her.
Oh. I see.
It's about time.
Well, I'm sorry,
mr. Billingsley.
That letter should
have tipped you off.
Tom curtis isn't
my lawyer.
Tom curtis?
What letter?
Oh, she didn't
show you the letter.
No. And I wonder why.
Well, forget I
mentioned it to you.
Now I've had
enough of you two.
Keep your
personal affairs out
of the stork club.
That's all.
Yes, sir.
Well?
Mr. Billingsley,
what would you do
If you were
in my spot?
I'd stop bothering me.
Danny!
Well?
What happened?
Nothing much.
Billingsley's ok.
I was wrong
about you and him.
There. You see?
No, I don't.
You don't?
It's got
to be somebody.
Oh, well, you know
who it is.
I told you.
Pop?
Certainly.
Oh, how could it be?
Well, he's
a very rich man
and a good man.
Wait till you meet
his wife.
Have you?
Naturally.
Why do you look
at me like
that, danny?
We're never gonna
get together
If you don't
believe in me.
Oh, judy,
I wish I could.
Oh, you've got to,
danny.
It's the only way
it'll work out.
Hi, judy.
Oh, hello,
mr. Coretti.
How's your friend pop,
the busboy?
Oh. Ha ha ha!
Oh, that was
a very funny gag,
wasn't it?
Yeah. He breaks
$32 worth of dishes,
And she calls it
a gag.
Who was he?
An old mick she
brought around.
He had a brogue
that thick.
Somebody owes me
$32 for dishes.
Oh, danny, I can
explain it.
Sure you can,
But break it in
on somebody else.
I want to speak
with mr. Curtis.
He's not in yet?
Why not?
He's not at home either.
Never mind who it is.
I'll call again.
Hi, pop. What goes?
I was calling
your lawyer.
My lawyer?
That man curtis.
I was trying
all morning.
But why?
I thought he might
speak to danny
on your behalf.
Well, that wouldn't
do any good.
It might.
I'll go to me room
and brush up a bit
before I go out.
Jealousy is
a terrible thing.
Love should be
tolerant
Till truth breaks
through the clouds
of doubt.
Gee, that's
beautiful, pop.
Who said that?
I did.
[Doorbell rings]
I'm mrs. Bates,
mrs. J.b. Bates.
Yes?
Are you judy peabody?
That's me.
[Sobbing]
Uh, come in,
mrs. Bates.
I know now
I've lost him.
Well, I'll be glad
to help you
look for him.
A friend of mine
in the building says
he lives here.
Well, a lot of guys
live here.
A lot? How many?
Oh, 12 or 14.
You poor child.
Well, what
instrument
does he play?
He used to play
the zither.
Oh, he's not
with these cats.
Cats?
Why don't you try
the salvation army?
I'm sure my husband
wouldn't be there.
Oh, oh, I'll bet
you mean pop!
Oh, he lives here
with me.
You admit it.
Oh, oh, now,
mrs. Bates,
There's nothing
wrong with it.
Your husband was drowning,
and I saved his life,
And I've been trying
to get him a job.
He's down and out.
Mr. Bates is
a rich man.
How's that again?
Mr. Bates is
a very rich man.
Oh! Oh, then he's
the one.
Oh, it's too good
to be true!
Mrs. Bates, you've got
to take your husband back.
Don't you want him?
No, and he doesn't
want me.
Why didn't he tell me
who he was?
He did.
Then he denied it.
I'm sorry.
I can't follow this.
Neither can i.
He's practically
ruined my life.
How?
Well, I got
a boyfriend.
I mean, I had
a boyfriend.
And jerry
cut him out?
Oh, no.
Pop loves you.
You're all he ever
talks about.
Miss peabody,
I can't believe it.
I want to go to him.
Oh, no, you don't.
Not on your life.
Our men don't trust us.
We got to teach them
a lesson.
I tried that
and lost him.
Well, this time,
you do it my way,
And you'll
get him back.
Um, by the way,
do you always
dress like that?
Yes, I do. Why?
You meet me
in the paris shop
At locke's fifth avenue
at 2:00 this afternoon.
We're going
to the stork club tonight.
The stork club?
Whatever for?
You leave that to me.
I can hardly
contain myself.
Oh, you've got to!
Now when pop comes in,
make believe you
think the worst
And walk out on him!
Is he here now?
Certainly.
Tell me, mrs. Bates,
is your slate clean?
My slate clean?
Yes. He seems
terribly jealous
of a mr. Bascombe.
Well, that's
ridiculous.
Clarence bascombe
is a harmless old
bachelor.
He courted me
years ago,
And jerry can't
stand the sight
of him.
He's coming.
Now, whatever you do,
don't let on
And be firm.
Judy, where'd you
put me--ohh!
Well, mr. Bates,
explain yourself.
Now, edith,
take it easy.
Are you going to
believe me
or what you see?
Who could believe you,
you scoundrel,
You philanderer,
viper,
You snake in the grass?
Don't ever speak
to me again!
This is the end!
[Door shuts]
The gods have
done me in.
They were
laying for me.
I've lost her.
Who was that?
Me wife.
Your wife?
Couldn't you tell?
Oh, well, relax, pop.
Remember, love
should be tolerant
Till truth breaks
through the clouds
of doubt,
And if you want
to know who
said that, you did.
The fact is,
I read that
In a very cheap
book.
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
[Band playing]
♪ Love me ♪
♪ As only you can love me ♪
♪ There's no one
who can love me ♪
♪ The way that you do ♪
♪ Your kiss is as gentle
as the falling summer rain ♪
♪ Your sigh is
the sentimental theme ♪
♪ Of our refrain ♪
♪ I want you to thrill me ♪
♪ As only you can thrill me ♪
♪ There's no one
who can thrill me ♪
♪ What am I to do? ♪
♪ I'm helpless ♪
♪ So I'm content
to be the fool ♪
♪ That you make of me ♪
♪ So love me ♪
♪ The way that I love you ♪
♪ Thrill me ♪
♪ As only you can thrill me ♪
♪ There's no one
who can thrill me ♪
♪ What am I to do? ♪
♪ I'm helpless ♪
♪ So I'm content
to be the fool ♪
♪ That you make of me ♪
♪ So love me ♪
♪ The way that I love you ♪
Judy, me heart isn't
in coming here tonight.
Oh, cheer up, pop.
You'll have the time
of your life.
Mr. Coretti,
do you have
my reservations?
What? Why, judy!
Yes, miss peabody.
This way, please.
What are you
staring at?
I never forget
a face.
You've looked at mine
long enough to remember it
the next time you see it.
Yes, sir.
[Playing "I'm a square
in the social circle"]
I just remembered!
Shall I put
the $32 for
the broken dishes
On your bill, sir?
Yes, and add $5.00
for yourself and forget
you ever saw me.
It will be
a pleasure, sir.
'Tis mutual.
Would you like
to order now,
miss peabody?
Yes. I'll have
some ginger ale, please.
And you, sir?
The same with about
3 fingers of bourbon.
Yes, sir.
Do you drink
a lot, pop?
Well, I'll tell you.
I can't get a lot.
Glory be,
she's beautiful.
Take it easy, pop.
Well, hiya, j.b.
What's going
on here?
Are you
representing
her?
Who's
representing me?
That's right.
I heard you were caught
with your suspenders down.
I'm a goner.
Edith, I'm
an innocent man,
A very
innocent man.
Yes, jerry,
so it appears.
Good evening,
young lady.
Oh, mrs. Bates,
I hope you
don't blame me.
Not at all,
my dear.
If it wasn't you,
it would be
somebody else.
No, it wouldn't.
Ah. A love match.
I think I'll skip
the next round
of this battle.
Will you excuse me,
please?
Good riddance.
At least she'll
talk to you.
She won't listen
to me.
You've got to get me
out of this.
How?
Tell her the facts.
She won't believe
the facts
Any more
than danny does.
You can try.
Ok.
You were great.
You've got him
on the hook.
He's really
squirming.
I don't think I'll
be able to go through
with this, judy.
You've got to.
If you nail him down
right this time,
He's yours for life.
She says she's going
to divorce you
And marry somebody
who appreciates her.
She can't.
I'll fight it.
I'll take it
to the supreme
court.
Tell her that.
You're out in front
by 20 lengths.
Don't carry it
too far.
Leave it to me.
Well?
I think you
got a chance.
We have?
It's gonna be
tough, though.
I don't deserve her.
First you got to
promise to count to 10
Before losing
your temper.
I've always
done that!
Yeah? Well, make it 20.
All right,
all right.
Next, you can never
take your shoes off
In the living room.
A man can't live
under those
conditions.
Will you
or won't you?
All right,
all right.
And--
aw, there's more!
You must promise never
under any circumstances
To be jealous
of clarence bascombe.
Bascombe? Ah, I see
it all now.
She'd tie me hands
behind me back
For the rest
of me life,
would she?
Oh, no! Not if I
know her, she won't.
Oh, it's
very slick of you,
Very slick of you
indeed, mrs. Bates.
You and your
stipulations,
And me agreeing
to them.
Now, calm yourself, pop.
No, no, judy.
This goes deeper
Than your
innocent eyes
can see.
But, jerry--
Don't jerry me!
You're not going
to pull the wool
over me eyes
As you did
in the past.
That isn't true!
And I'm going out
of here.
No, you're not,
not till you
pay the check.
They're very funny
about that in here.
Somebody bring me
the check.
If you leave here,
jerry bates,
You'll never see
me again.
That's what I had
in mind.
I'm ashamed of you, pop.
Well, i--
Slip this to danny,
will you?
That ought to
get him.
Bring me the check.
I'm not gonna wait
here any longer.
Pop, are you
really leaving?
Of course I am.
You'll be sorry someday.
Well, if I am,
I'll be glad of it.
This is from one
of your fans.
Thanks.
Hey, fellas, the boss
wants to hear
"old apple tree."
We'll fake it in "g"
right after this chorus.
And it was a lot different,
too, wasn't it, pop?
Oh, I know you
haven't forgotten,
Even though it was
a long time ago--
40 Years.
You told me
about it yourself.
It brought tears
to your eyes
when you did.
Look at her, pop.
Isn't she beautiful?
Just think what
she was then.
Why, every boy
on the block hoped
she'd look his way,
But she only had eyes
for one,
A young, wild irishman.
He had a right
to be jealous.
It was sweet
till it got stupid.
In 1905,
he was romantic,
Where they danced
to the same song
they're playing now,
But I guess that's
the trouble.
He just isn't
romantic anymore.
Oh, but he is.
Edith, will you dance
with me once again
To the tune
of our song?
I'd be pleased to,
jerry, if--
I know it.
I'll say I'm sorry.
Well, I am,
and it comes
From the bottom
of me heart.
Well, I'm glad
that's patched up.
Yes. Isn't it
wonderful?
Coretti, is that
a waltz?
You've been in vienna.
Is it?
I'm here
at stork club
so long,
I can't remember.
No. It couldn't
be a waltz.
They wouldn't dare.
No, sir.
That's a waltz,
isn't it?
Yes, sir.
What's the i--
Well, there's
nothing like
A good old-fashioned
waltz.
By the way,
tom curtis,
That fella we were
discussing,
Is at the table
next to judy's.
Would you like
to meet him?
No, thanks.
Here, tom.
Take over.
Do me a favor,
will you, gwen?
Sure. What?
Go and tell
that guy curtis
He's wanted
on the phone
in the first booth.
Ok, danny.
Mr. Curtis, you're
wanted on the telephone
in the first booth.
Thank you.
Will you
excuse me?
Yes.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's all right.
Come in.
Mr. Curtis,
I'm danny wilton.
How do you do?
It's rather close
in here, isn't it?
I like it that way.
Well, it's much more
comfortable out
at the bar.
Uh-huh, but billingsley's
got a rule--
Anyone who fights
in the stork club
is barred for life.
I kind of wish
I'd been barred
yesterday.
Look, mr. Curtis.
Some time ago,
I was in a cave
about this size
with a jap.
As you can gather,
I'm here to tell
the tale.
Uh, ahem.
What happened
to the jap?
Unh!
I know I'm supposed
to double over
at this point,
But there really
isn't room.
Listen, curtis.
There's only one thing
I want from you.
Well, I hope
I've got it.
I want the truth
about that letter
You wrote
to judy peabody
And everything
that's behind it.
Oh, is that all?
That's very simple.
Miss peabody
saved mr. Bates
from drowning.
He wanted to
reward her and still
remain anonymous.
It's all very
innocent,
I assure you.
Oh. Well, thanks,
mr. Curtis.
That's great.
Say, can I buy you
a drink?
Yes, you can unless
you want to be sued
Within an inch
of your life.
But, judy dear,
you've given all
your time to us.
What are you going to do
about your young man?
I'm just going to
tell him the truth.
Judy, you can't do that.
You've already
told him the truth,
and he doesn't believe it.
Pop, what can I do?
Tell him another lie.
What lie? I haven't
worked anything out.
I've see you at work,
and I have every confidence
in your ability.
All right,
but you've got to
back me up.
We'll do that
in more ways than one.
While edith and I
were dancing,
We talked about
a little surprise
for you.
Oh, danny.
You know
mr. And mrs. Bates.
How do you do?
Danny, I have to
sing with the band,
Or mr. Billingsley's
going to let us all go.
That's
his privilege.
I won't till you
believe in me,
And I know you won't
let me till you know
the truth.
That's right.
Well, danny, you're going
to hear it right now.
I'm listening.
It--it started
many, many years ago
in 1849, wasn't it, pop?
Yeah. Yeah.
'49. That's right.
In the summer.
It was the year
of the gold rush.
Yeah, I saw
the picture.
How'd you like
charlie in it?
Stick
to the subject.
Well, you see,
it started the day
I saved pop
from drowning.
That's when he first
discovered who I was.
I have a strawberry mark
on my left thigh,
And my bathing suit
doesn't cover it.
Pop noticed it.
You'll see it someday.
Well, pop casually
mentioned that his father
Knew a man in alaska
with the very same marking.
They shared a claim
in the big yellow tail mine.
Interesting?
Very.
Very.
I mean, the way
judy tells it.
I know the story well,
But I never get tired
of hearing her relate it.
Go ahead, judy.
Thanks. Well, right
about here,
I think I ought to mention
my grandfather's map.
Oh, a very good-looking
man he was, too.
The map with a mine.
Yes, yes.
Pardon the intrusion.
Well, my grandfather was
lost in the blizzard of '51,
And pop and his father
have been looking for me
every since.
Pop changed his name
to butler while
searching for me.
Well, of course now
you're very rich.
No. And this is the part
you won't believe.
The man that pop's father
thought was my grandfather
Turned out to be
no relation
of mine at all.
Well, how did you
find that out?
My grandmother told me!
Well, now that
makes sense.
Why didn't you
tell me that
in the first place?
I didn't think
you'd believe it.
Oh, judy, you
underestimate me.
You see, I do
believe in you.
Now doesn't that
make you eligible
To sing
with the band?
Hurry back.
You haven't heard
the surprise.
♪ If I had
a dozen hearts ♪
♪ And if you
had only one ♪
What a liar.
♪ If I had
a dozen hearts ♪
♪ I would love you
12 times one ♪
Yellowtail mine.
♪ If I had
a dozen lips ♪
♪ I would say ♪
Grandfather's map.
♪ 12 Times a day ♪
Strawberry mark.
♪ Darling,
I love you ♪
Well, seeing
is believing.
♪ If I had
a dozen arms ♪
♪ They would all
be holding you ♪
But I forgive you.
♪ If I had
a dozen dreams ♪
♪ In your arms,
they would
all come true ♪
Know why?
♪ Although ♪
Because I love you.
♪ I know ♪
♪ A dozen hearts
are fun ♪
♪ I couldn't
love you ♪
♪ Much more
than I do with one ♪
[Applause]
I love you,
pie face.
I'll be waiting
for you over
with pop.
Ok, sweetie.
That was lovely,
judy.
Thanks. Well, pop,
what's the big
surprise?
Judy, you saved me twice,
when I met you and tonight.
I can't repay you,
but I have an idea.
I've discussed it
with edith,
And we hope
you'll be pleased
That I'm going to
mention you in my will.
Oh, no,
that's out, pop.
Not that I
don't appreciate
the thought and all,
But, oh,
I don't know,
I don't seem to be
able to get along
with money.
My happiness will
come with danny,
Singing
with the band
On those
one-night stands.
Bad hotels,
bad food,
But we'll be
together.
We'll be riding
on cloud 9 just
outside of heaven.
I see what you mean,
and I think you're right.
Two young kids in love
might get all mixed up
With a million
in the bank.
A million?!
Keep talking, pop.
Maybe you can
change my mind.
Stork Club, The (1945)
Moderator: Maskath3
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