Lullaby of Broadway (1951)

[bunniefuu]

[instrumental music]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The rumble of a subway train ♪

♪ The rattle of the taxi ♪

♪ The daffodils who entertain ♪

♪ At Angelo's and Maxie's ♪

♪ When the Broadway baby

says goodnight ♪

♪ It's early in the morning ♪

♪ Manhattan babies

don't sleep tight ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day hey ♪

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The heighdy-hi

and boop-a-doo ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Ba-baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to the lullaby ♪

♪ Of old Broadway ♪

[instrumental music]

[crowd applauding]

[instrumental music]

♪ It was just

one of those things ♪

♪ Just one of those

crazy flings ♪

♪ One of those bells ♪

♪ That now and then rings ♪

♪ Just one of those things ♪

♪ It was just

one of those nights ♪

♪ Just one of those

fabulous flights ♪

♪ A trip to the moon ♪

♪ On gossamer wings ♪

♪ Just one of those things ♪

♪ If we'd thought a bit ♪

♪ Of the end of it ♪

♪ When we started

painting the town ♪

♪ We'd have been aware

that our love affair ♪

♪ Was too hot

not to cool down ♪

♪ So goodbye dear and amen ♪

♪ Here's hoping

we meet now and then ♪

♪ 'Cause it was great fun ♪

♪ But it was just

one of those things ♪

[music continues]

♪ So goodbye dear and amen ♪

♪ Here's hoping

we meet now and then ♪

♪ 'Cause it was great fun ♪

♪ But it was just one ♪

♪ Of those things ♪

[applause]

Mr. Farnham,

can I have your autograph?

Sure, honey, I never refuse

the few requests I get.

My mom and dad took me to see

your show on Broadway last year.

I think you're the greatest

dancer in the world.

It's you and me

against Fred Astaire.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

May I cut in?

Certainly.

Aren't we supposed to dance?

Oh, I'd love to but, uh,

unfortunately I don't know how.

- You don't know how?

- No.

Then why did you cut in?

Well, uh, I thought

we might sit this one out.

- That I know how.

- I'll teach you to dance.

I'm a very poor pupil.

Follow me. Right foot back.

One...

two...

three...

four.

Both: One...

two...

Oh! Ouch.

Four.

Shall we try it again?

Only this year they're doing it

without the ouch.

- Oh.

- Ah-ha.

Ooh, my poor feet.

I'm afraid you'll never learn.

It's just as well.

I wanted to get a little

better acquainted anyway.

Such a short boat ride.

What? Five days?

I wasted four and a half of them

before I met you.

How do you do?

My name is Tom Farnham.

How do you do?

I'm Melinda Howard.

Well, that's over.

Now, what do you say

we throw caution to the winds?

Please, let's not make up four

and a half days in four seconds.

Okay, I'll wait.

What's another minute or two?

The ship's paper says

that you're paying a quick visit

to New York

after several years' absence.

Oh, really?

Did it also give my age

and say that I don't like men

who operate so fast?

Alright, alright. You win.

After that number I saw you do

I'd say you're in show business.

I am, in a way.

I've been touring the provinces

with a small theatrical company.

- Oh?

- Mm-hm.

Saved a little money

and decided to come to America

and surprise my mother.

They always have a mother.

Gosh, I haven't seen her

in years.

You've probably heard of her,

Jessica Howard?

She's very famous on Broadway.

- On Broadway, now?

- Yeah, oh.

She's starring in a musical.

You'll have to excuse me.

I don't know much

about show business.

Oh, what do you do, Mr. Farnham?

Oh, I spend most of my time

trying to get girls

to call me Tom.

Um, if you'll excuse me

I just remembered

that I have some packing to do.

I'll help you.

Oh, no, thank you, I'll manage.

What's the matter,

don't you trust me?

What's this for?

There's a message

on that for you

from the women of the world.

Goodnight, Mr. Farnham.

Tom: "In God we trust."

Well, it wasn't a total loss.

[instrumental music]

[doorbell buzzing]

Sorry to disturb you,

Diamond Jim

but that's the front door.

Front door, living room,

master bedroom, library.

This is like living

in a pinball machine.

Can't even eat around here.

Why did I ever leave

show business?

- I'll bite, why did you?

- Oh!

- Yes, miss?

- Oh, how do you do?

I'm Miss Howard.

Would you bring in

my luggage please?

- I'll take this one.

- I beg your pardon?

And have mother come downstairs,

but don't say who's here.

I'm sorry, miss, this is

the residence of Adolph Hubbell

and he has no children

that anyone's

been able to trace.

What's he doing

in my mother's house?

Are you sure

you have the right address?

This is 485 Beekman place,

isn't it?

Hasn't been changed.

That's the address on every

letter that mother sends me.

Oh, no.

- You're not Melinda Howard?

- Yes.

But it couldn't be,

you're in England

and you're gonna stay

over there, aren't you?

I'm here.

Follow me.

Where are we going?

You should have written

your mother you were coming.

I just wanted to surprise her.

You'll surprise her alright.

You see, she's rented

the house to Adolph Hubbell.

You know, Hubbell Breweries.

Just while she's on tour.

On tour?

Don't tell me she's out of town.

I believe she's due

in New York in a day or so

for a conference

with the producers.

I'll see if I can

locate her for you.

Oh, but if she isn't here,

where am I going to stay?

I haven't any money.

- No money?

- Unh-unh.

Welcome to the club!

Am I intruding?

Oh, Gloria, this is Miss Howard.

You know, Jessica's daughter?

Uh, Miss Davis, the lucky girl

that's going to marry me.

- Well, how do you do?

- Hello.

Be with you in a minute, Gloria.

This way please.

Here's a charming guest room

if you don't mind staying

in the servants' wing.

Oh, I don't mind at all.

It certainly is nice of you

to go to all this trouble.

This ought to fix you up

temporarily.

And don't worry

about your mother.

I'll see that she gets here.

Why shouldn't she?

Hm? Oh, that's right.

Why shouldn't she?

I've been one of your mother's

most ardent admirers for years.

You see, I, uh, I used to be

in show business... myself.

Oh, really?

Then why are you doing this?

Oh, I don't know, it was

just a mad impulsive desire

to keep from starving.

[instrumental music]

♪ Sure it's only ♪

♪ A shanty ♪

♪ In old shanty town ♪

♪ And the roof is so slanty ♪

♪ It touches the ground ♪

♪ It's a tumble-down shack ♪

♪ By an old railroad track ♪

♪ Like a millionaire's mansion ♪

♪ Keeps calling me back ♪

♪ Sure I'd give up ♪

♪ A palace ♪

♪ If I were a king ♪

♪ It's more than a palace ♪

♪ It's my ♪

♪ Everything ♪

♪ There's a queen ♪

♪ Waiting there ♪

♪ With a silvery crown ♪

♪ In a shanty ♪

♪ In old ♪

♪ Shanty town ♪

[applause]

[indistinct chatter]

- Goodnight, Bob.

- Thank you.

Joe, hit me.

Oh, now, Jessie,

you have another show to do.

You won't be able

to see the customers.

That's all I've got

to look forward to

at the end of a hard, long day.

Not seeing the customers.

- Jessica.

- Hello, Lefty.

Baby, you're singing

better than ever.

You don't have

to lie to me, Lefty.

We're not on

the same bill anymore.

And this isn't exactly

the palace either.

What'll you have?

Give me a Bromo with a chaser.

One olive or two?

Did you mail that check

to the kid yesterday?

Yeah, but I could've

saved you a stamp.

She's here.

Here?

In New York?

You didn't bring her down?

Of course not.

She's at the house.

The house she thinks you own.

You've got to send her back.

How do we do it, with mirrors?

She's come to see you, you know?

It's been a long time.

I draw a blank, I don't know

where to go from here.

There's only one way,

I told her you were on the road.

Tomorrow you come

into town for one day.

You have a big reunion

and you go back on the road.

And where do we hold

this big reunion?

In a telephone booth?

I've arranged that too.

Tomorrow the Hubbell's are

throwing one of their parties.

They've invited half of Broadway

for entertainment.

You come back

and steal the show.

If I can get in.

There's your invitation.

I made out the guest list.

No, Lefty, I couldn't face her.

- I... She'd know, she...

- How's she gonna know?

- Who's gonna tell her?

- Look at me.

Greenwich village Gertie.

It'll be like the old days.

Everybody in town will be there.

Lights, music...

and Jessica Howard.

You'll be a smash.

You really think

I could get away with it?

If Jessica Howard

can't play Jessica Howard

who can?

Alright, Lefty, I'll try.

- 9 o'clock?

- Sure, sure.

- But promise me one thing...

- Not a drop.

Everything's going

to be alright.

Incidentally,

the kid's a knockout...

like her mother.

Hit me again, Joe.

It's homecoming day.

Hi.

Hello.

Do you think it'd be alright

if I go upstairs

and take a look around?

Oh, I don't know about that.

My mother has written

and told me

so much about this place,

I'd like to see it.

Oh, I guess it'll be alright.

Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell

are asleep by now.

- Right up those stairs.

- Thanks.

Oh, listen,

while you're staying here

try to keep away from

Mrs. Hubbell if you can, huh?

Thanks for the tip.

Oh, this house is so wonderful.

Mother must be doing

alright, huh?

Oh, yes, she's really flying.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[screaming]

Oh, I'm so sorry!

I... I thought you were asleep.

Who... who are you?

What are you doing here?

Twisting around

in my living room?

I'm Miss Howard.

Miss Howard,

this means something?

Oh, I hope I didn't disturb you

but I just wanted to sort of

have a look around the house.

Isn't that a beautiful painting?

"Painting?"

Madam, this is not a museum!

People don't come in

off the streets!

Don't do that.

It's liable to leave a ring.

Do you realize how much

a table like this costs?

Uh-huh, you... you are

in the furniture business now?

Well, I don't think

that you should take advantage

of the fact

that my mother's out of town

and abuse her furnishings.

I abuse what I want!

Please, Mr. Hubbell, don't spill

any more beer on the rug!

'How would you like it

if this were your house?'

Adolph: Right now

I wouldn't like it.

What is this?

Better I get the police.

Something wrong, Mr. Hubbell?

Yes, this girl,

she comes in my house

she dances around in circles.

She won't let me

drip beer on my own rug.

I sneak down to get away

from Mrs. Hubbell

and what do I get?

Another Mrs. Hubbell!

Leave everything to me.

Come with me. I have good news

for you about your mother.

- Oh, you do?

- Wait for me downstairs.

I'll explain everything

to Mr. Hubbell.

What's going on in my own house?

Who is she?

Mr. Hubbell,

do you remember many years ago

you backed a Broadway show,

"Pretty Lady?"

Of course.

Remember the star?

Yeah, J... Jessica Howard.

How could I forget?

A wonderful woman.

Too bad what happened to her.

This girl is

Jessica Howard's daughter.

What?

She doesn't know

about her mother.

And we want to keep it from her.

Will you help us?

Anything.

Anything I can do.

Thank you, sir.

Sorry, I keep thinking

it's my house.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

[applauding]

Ladies and gentlemen.

The dancing will be interrupted

for a few minutes

while two great artists,

who are taking a vacation

from the theater entertain you.

[applause]

[instrumental music]

♪ You're my steady diet ♪

♪ Why should I deny it? ♪

♪ You're a dish

for me to wish for ♪

♪ Evermore ♪

♪ I can see your viewpoint ♪

♪ And it's not a new point ♪

♪ I disarm girls with a charm ♪

♪ Girls can't ignore ♪

♪ What is there about me ♪

♪ That women can't resist? ♪

Hm...

Ezio.

Hah?

♪ You have so many qualities ♪

♪ I had to make a list ♪

♪ I'm list-ening ♪

♪ You're dependable ♪

♪ I'd be insane to maintain

that you've spoken in vain ♪

♪ Every time we have a date ♪

♪ I can be sure

that you'll be late ♪

♪ You're dependable ♪

♪ Give me a chance to explain ♪

♪ In your own sweet way ♪

I'm not well, not well at all

I thought you knew that.

♪ You're agreeable ♪

♪ I'm just a devil-may-care

who has more than his share ♪

♪ You don't fuss

and you don't fight ♪

♪ If I admit

you're in the right ♪

♪ You're agreeable ♪

♪ I always try to be fair ♪

♪ In your own sweet way ♪

You've got to admit

it takes courage

to stick up for your rights

when you're wrong.

♪ You're forceful ♪

♪ You're resourceful ♪

♪ You're all

that a man should be ♪

♪ The last time

that you looked for work ♪

♪ You found a job for me ♪

♪ With time and a half ♪

♪ You're unbelievable ♪

♪ I'd be a fool to object

when I know you're correct ♪

♪ Though I love you

more each day ♪

♪ I don't believe

a word you say ♪

♪ But still

you're recommendable ♪

♪ Because you're so dependable ♪

♪ I can always depend on you

to depend on me ♪

[laughter]

♪ You're Perusable ♪

Oh, honey child,

do you all mean

that when you look into

my great, big beautiful eyes,

that you can read me

like a book?

Is that what you all mean

by Perusable?

Not quite, this is what

I mean by Perusable.

♪ When you nag me like you do ♪

♪ I wish that you were in Peru ♪

♪ You're Perusable ♪

It doesn't mean that!

♪ But you're still okay ♪

Hm, when a girl

has you for a friend

she doesn't need an enemy.

♪ You're available ♪

Make your reservations early,

avoid the rush!

♪ You'd appeal to every male ♪

♪ If you would

only wear a veil ♪

♪ You're available ♪

Oh, stop explaining it already.

♪ But you're still okay ♪

If you flatter me once more,

I'll slug ya.

- You're angry.

- Well...

- Don't be angry.

- Oh, Lefty.

You know I really think

you're fine.

And I proved it too.

Why, once I even broke

an arm for you.

♪ Why did it have to be mine? ♪

♪ An honest mistake ♪

♪ You're unforgettable ♪

♪ I got a powerful hunch

I should go out to lunch ♪

♪ Like my first

collegiate dance ♪

♪ Wearing my brother's

formal pants ♪

♪ It's lucky

they were fittable ♪

♪ I found out

they were splittable ♪

♪ You mean the cloth

was tearable ♪

♪ My shame

was quite unbearable ♪

♪ The whole thing

sounds unfeasible ♪

♪ I found it very breezable ♪

♪ Still it's undeniable ♪

♪ That you and I are reliable ♪

♪ I can always rely on you

to depend on me ♪

[applause]

Oh, I'm really enjoying

myself, Mr. Hubbell.

Pretty soon

your mother gets here.

And even better

you will enjoy it.

Ah.

Lefty.

Lefty, you were wonderful.

So, why am I passing this tray?

[chuckles]

Oh, it's nice that you asked

so many show people.

You invite actors,

free entertainment you get.

Confidentially, Ferndel,

the producer, bring them.

So I put money in his show.

This way I throw

two stones at one bird.

[chuckling]

There's Ferndel now.

Ladies and gentlemen

your attention, please.

Here he is, my boy Tom Farnham

with the number that's going to

be the big hit of my new show.

Come on out here, Tom.

Get going.

[applauding]

Tom: Thank you.

Thank you.

Unaccustomed as I am

to public auditions

I'm always glad to raise

a buck for my producer.

Let's go, Paige.

What's he gonna do?

Like a dream he dances.

Come up here.

♪ Dear when you smiled at me ♪

♪ I heard a melody ♪

♪ It haunted me

from the start ♪

♪ Something inside of me ♪

♪ Started a symphony ♪

♪ Zing went the strings

of my heart ♪

♪ It was like

a breath of spring ♪

♪ I heard a robin sing ♪

♪ About a nest set apart ♪

♪ All nature seemed to be ♪

♪ In perfect harmony ♪

♪ Zing zing

went the strings of my heart ♪

♪ Your eyes made skies

seem blue again ♪

♪ What else could I do again? ♪

♪ But keep repeating

through again ♪

♪ I love you love you ♪

♪ I still recall the thrill ♪

♪ I guess I always will ♪

♪ I hoped we'll never depart ♪

[scatting]

♪ Dear with your lips to mine ♪

♪ A rhapsody divine ♪

♪ Zing went the strings

of my heart ♪

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

- Oh!

- Whoa!

♪ Dear with your lips to mine ♪

♪ A rhapsody divine ♪

♪ Zing ♪

♪ Doobida doobida-da-zing ♪

♪ Zing went the strings ♪

[crowd gasping]

♪ Of my heart ♪

[scatting]

You wouldn't believe this,

but I gave him his first lesson.

Lefty.

Why her mother don't get here?

I don't know.

You better keep her occupied

until I find out

what's happened.

Alright, I go introduce her

to Mrs. Hubbell.

No, no.

You better stay away from her.

What will your wife think?

You taking a blonde

and giving her a room

in your home?

You mean, you... you think

she will think that I...

Thank you,

that's the nicest thing

anyone has said to me

in 15 years.

Oh, thank you.

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, Miss Howard,

I have some money for you.

Here's a nickel.

You owe me four insults.

You, uh, picked up dancing

pretty quickly for a beginner,

didn't you?

Oh, I'm ready

for more lessons anytime.

[chuckles]

What are you doing here anyway?

I never thought

I'd see you again.

It's a small,

uncomfortable world, isn't it?

I can see I've got

a lot of explaining to do.

That was my shipboard treatment

you got the other day.

On land,

I'm really not a bad guy.

Tell me, how are you underwater?

Ouch! Look.

Would you give me

a little time to redeem myself?

Anna: Oh, Tom.

Right now I've got

to butter up Hubbell's wife.

But I'll be back with you

in two seconds.

Oh, you can take

longer than that.

Here, Tom,

I think you earned this.

Thank you, Mrs. Hubbell.

Uh, did you like

my little number?

Oh, I think it'll be wonderful

in a show my husband

doesn't have to back.

Oh-h*, he hasn't done too badly

in show business.

He's lost everything,

but his accent.

Well, now,

if you'll excuse me, I...

Uh, better wait.

I may call on you to rescue

my husband from Ferndel.

No, no, no, no,

not even a nickel does my wife

let me put

in another Broadway show.

But Adolph

I counted on you for 50,000.

I'm already in rehearsal.

[chuckles] In rehearsal already.

And who picked the chorus girls?

You.

Who stages the numbers? You.

Who picks the music? You.

And who pays the bills? Me.

But this

is a modern Broadway show.

I'd like to have you help

but your taste

in music and girls

is a little old-fashioned.

So my money's old-fashioned too.

It won't go out of the house.

Remember us, Mr. Ferndel?

- Davis and Mack?

- Oh, sure, sure.

We're just working here

as maid-butler for laughs.

Not to mention food,

lodging and clothing.

Oh-oh, but the theater's

our first love.

You give us a spot

in your new show

and I'll turn in my dickey.

There isn't gonna be

any new show.

My angel just flew the coop.

Freeloader.

[instrumental music]

- Fine, Tom. Very, very good.

- Thank you.

How much did you

go for this time?

Not a cent.

I kept my promise to you. Sure.

Anna, I wonder, do you mind

if I ask something to you?

- What?

- You know the music.

The excitement,

I'm getting too old for it.

Every bone in my head aches.

Always too old.

Always something aches.

I just thought

if I could go upstairs

slip away

without anyone noticing.

That's just to get out

of dancing with me.

Anna..

Alright, go upstairs

to your hot water bottle

but I stay.

Uh, but, Mr. Hubbell,

how can you sneak away?

There's a dozen people

around here

who want something from you.

I... I man... manage it.

Don't worry.

You sure you won't mind

staying downstairs

a little longer

and carrying on for me, Anna?

Not a bit.

I'll dance with Tom.

Won't I, Tom?

Well, I... I... I'd be glad to,

Mrs. Hubbell, but...

Thank you. It helps me out.

I won't forget it.

Goodnight, Anna.

If anybody asks for me

tell them I'm enjoying

poor health.

Well, shall we give it

a tussle?

[instrumental music]

Uh, uh, Mr. Hubbell, excuse me.

Has my mother arrived yet?

Don't worry, she will come.

Everything I have taken care of.

- Ah.

- Mm-hm.

What are, what are you

doing here all alone?

Oh, I'm, I'm trying

to avoid a dancing lesson.

What's the matter?

You don't like the teacher?

Well, I haven't made up

my mind yet.

A pity I am too old

or I would dance with you.

- You would?

- Mm-hm.

Oh, well,

you know the old saying.

"The young in heart

never grow old."

Is that so?

And I think you're one

of the young in heart.

Thank you.

May I have this dance, please?

- Me?

- Oh, this is a nice waltz.

Alright, but too much

you shouldn't expect.

My heart is young,

but my feet are ready to retire.

[both chuckling]

- Shall we, then?

- Right now?

Uh, would you rather wait

for the next one?

Oh, no, no, no. By that time,

even older I will be.

[instrumental music]

Come on, you can do it.

It's easy.

See? You dance beautifully.

[chuckles]

Thank you.

Whoop. Ha-ha-ha!

I'm afraid I'm not

as lightheaded as I used to be.

Oh..

Look, there's Adolph.

[music continues]

And he told me

that he had a headache.

Getting a little tired?

No, it's a little crowded.

Let's get closer

to where the crowd ain't.

Who is that girl?

Look, I'm gonna stop dancing.

One Hubbell

creating a spectacle is enough.

Perhaps, I should cut in.

Before he knocks himself out.

- Yes, go on.

- Excuse me.

[music continues]

Why, Tom. What a surprise!

For years I haven't seen you.

You know, Miss, uh, uh...

- Howard. Melinda Howard.

- Miss Howard.

- How do you do, Miss Howard?

- How do you do?

Excuse me, I see somebody

makes motions to me.

Pardon me.

- May I?

- I'm charmed.

[music continues]

Who is that girl,

and why did you come back here

to dance with her?

You know...

As I was going out, I...

I... I bumped into George...

George Gubbins. Yes.

You... you often hear me

speak of him.

Never.

And what has that

got to do with it?

Uh, this his daughter,

you know? Poor child.

Men don't seem to like her.

He asked me to talk to her

about it.

Men seem to like her now.

Yes, I... I... I talked to her.

[sighs] Shee...

[telephone ringing]

Three O'Clock Club.

Oh, hello, Lefty.

Who?

Jessie? No.

No, they poured her out of here

around 2 o'clock this morning.

What's happened to her?

The usual. Screaming meemies.

She was breakin' up the joint.

I'll come down right away.

But she's not here.

They took her away.

Same place.

It's tough.

[instrumental music]

Lefty, any news from her mother?

She's not going to make it.

Why? What happened?

She's drinking again.

They've taken her to a hospital.

I better get down

and see if she's alright.

Go, go, I pay all the bills. Go.

Thank you, boss.

Mr. Hubbell,

what time is it, please?

The time. Who cares what time?

But mother was supposed

to be here at 9 o'clock and I...

Why doesn't everybody have fun?

Tom, sing another song.

Give the party

a shot in the head.

Please, no more solos.

I'm tied up for the evening.

- D... do, do something together.

- What?

- Even better it will be.

- Oh, Mr. Hubbell...

What do you say, teacher?

Oh, look,

I'll just be in your way.

And I'll be in your way,

we'll have a wonderful time

falling all over each other.

Come on, you start it.

[applauding]

Paige, will you play, "You're

Getting To Be A Habit With Me?"

- Okay.

- Gather 'round, folks.

Have a little surprise for you.

Now, you're gonna get

some real entertainment.

[piano music]

♪ Every kiss ♪

♪ Every hug ♪

♪ Seems to act

just like a drug ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

♪ Let me stay in your arms ♪

♪ I'm addicted to your charms ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

♪ I used to think your love ♪

♪ Was something

that I could take ♪

♪ Or leave alone ♪

♪ But now I couldn't do

without my supply ♪

♪ I need you for my very own ♪

♪ Oh I can't break away ♪

♪ I must have you every day ♪

♪ As regularly as coffee ♪

♪ Or tea ♪

♪ You've got me

in your clutches ♪

♪ And I can't get free ♪

♪ You're getting

to be a habit with me ♪

♪ You can't shake me ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[applause]

[clock chiming]

Melinda, still up?

What are you doing here?

Everybody goes home an hour ago.

Oh, Mr. Hubbell, I'm worried.

Your mother?

Do you think

something happened to the train?

I promise you,

to the train nothing happened.

Now, please, go to bed.

Lefty, where have you been?

Have you heard anything?

I just talked to your mother

on the phone.

Oh, you did? Where is she?

I don't know

how to break this to you

but she's not

coming home right away.

She's not coming home?

- Why not?

- Well, you know how it is.

The show's a hit and if they

had to take her out of it

it'd k*ll the business.

She's a star, you know.

But did you tell her

that I was here?

Of course not. You wanted

to surprise her, didn't you?

- Oh, that's right.

- Easy it is to understand.

Maybe you go back to England.

When her, when her show finishes

she will come to see you, no?

I'll pack your bags

in the morning.

Lefty, I'm not going.

I'm gonna stay right here

and wait for her.

Even if it takes months.

Months?

You know how long is months?

Oh, I know I was foolish

coming so unexpectedly

but now that I'm here,

I can't go until I see her.

M... months? M... maybe...

Maybe better you should go

to a, to a hotel and wait.

Oh, Mr. Hubbell,

if you don't mind

I'd much rather stay here.

You have so many empty rooms in

the house and everything that...

Uh, wouldn't it be kind

of foolish if I went to a hotel?

Mm-hm. Foolish, foolish...

So foolish, I don't know why

you even brought it up, foolish.

- Thank you, Mr. Hubbell.

- Yeah.

- Goodnight.

- Goodnight.

Anna: Adolph, who's downstairs?

No, no, no, no.

Nobody is downstairs.

N... nobody.

Months.

[groans] Shee!

Just look at these

grocery bills.

And most of them are for food

for the servants.

They... they have to eat.

That butler and maid you hired

eat enough for three people.

No, it's only two.

Two actors eat the same

as three people.

Besides, they're out

of the house most of the time.

They... they're trying

to go back to the theater.

Well, I hope they get back soon.

Anyway, the bills

have got to come down

or they go out. Tell 'em.

- You rang?

- You heard?

[door slams]

We can't cut down, Mr. Hubbell.

You wouldn't want us

to deprive Melinda of anything.

Oh, no, no, no.

But... but what can we do?

Well, we could cut down

on your dinners.

Alright, if I get hungry

I'll come down and eat with you.

Maybe I have been spending

too much money on food

but it's just to keep

Melinda's spirits up.

She's in pretty bad shape.

Came all the way

to this country.

Her mother won't see her.

She's broke.

Had to pawn her coat today.

We have to take care of that.

And she cries all the time

when nobody's looking.

It's terrible. Terrible.

Mr. Hubbell

you've got a chance

to do something wonderful.

Cheer her up.

Take her to dinner.

To a show.

It'll bring the sunshine

to her lips...

and the rosebuds

to her cheeks.

Gee, I should be

on the dramatic stage

instead of vaudeville.

B... b... but h... how can I

take her out? I'm married.

Can you think

of a better reason?

No, I couldn't. My wife. No.

Ferndel was right.

What do you know about Ferndel?

I heard what he told you

at the party.

That you're too old-fashioned.

You've no eye

for beautiful women.

He shouldn't judge me

by my wife.

But what would he think if he

saw you with Melinda tonight

alone, having dinner?

Wouldn't you feel young again?

I wouldn't be

old-fashioned then, huh?

Why, you may have

found the leading lady

for his new show

right under his nose.

Already I feel younger. All...

But Melinda, y... you think

she would come

to dinner with me?

Why, of course, she knows

you're only trying to help her.

She's worried and alone.

Why, you'd be doing her

a good turn.

Tonight I'll do my good deed.

Wasn't it nice of Mr. Hubbell

to ask me to dinner?

You remember one thing, dearie,

don't let him get any ideas.

What?

Why, he's like a father to me.

Take it from a girl

who's been out

with a lot of fathers

in her time.

Lead with your left.

Here you are, sir.

Every night he has to go

to his club for pinochle.

No, but tonight

I got the feeling

I'm going to hold

the best hand in years.

- Goodnight, darling.

- Goodnight.

Don't wait up for me.

The game may go on for hours.

- Goodnight, Mr. Hubbell.

- Goodnight.

[instrumental music]

[whistling]

Oh, good evening, Mr. Hubbell.

Good evening, Mr. Mack.

I... is she ready?

- All ready, Mr. Hubbell?

- Come on, then.

We go stepping.

Oh, forgot my hat.

Already I feel 20 years younger.

Anna: Adolph?

I feel 20 years older.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were

gonna play pinochle.

- I... I...

- Uh...

Mr. Hubbell dropped in to, uh...

to give us a lecture

on our extravagance.

And he had a perfect right

to mention it to us.

Our food bill

has been much too high.

- Much-much high.

- We'll cut down some place.

I didn't think Mr. Hubbell

was gonna speak to you about it.

That's the reason

I came downstairs.

Thank you, darling.

Run along and have a good game.

I... I will. I will.

Don't wait up for me.

- Goodnight.

- Goodnight.

[door closes]

[rattling]

What's the matter

with that door?

- It was stuck.

- Oh.

Didn't I hear

Mrs. Hubbell down here?

- Big as life.

- Oh, is she coming with us?

No, h... headache she has.

Too bad.

[chuckles] Come.

Well, have fun.

Don't worry.

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

Sidney, the theater's dying.

Today, the angels aren't happy

just to lose their money,

they wanna produce

their flops too.

All of which means

Hubbell didn't stand still, huh?

He wanted to help

with the casting.

And the old boy

doesn't know a pretty girl

from a Guernsey cow.

Hey, don't look now,

but he just walked in

with the pride of the dairy.

[music continues]

Two, Mr. Hubbell?

You said it, kiddo.

Yes, sir.

[humming]

That girl was at his party.

She's a pretty good performer.

- Or she runs a little hat shop.

- Oh, you don't think that...

Why don't you offer her

a part in your show

and see how quickly

he pulls out his checkbook?

A drink before dinner?

Oh, not for me, thank you.

Uh, how about you, Mr. Hubbell?

Your usual beer?

Beer?

Where you been living, bub?

In a cave?

[indistinct chatter]

A double zombie.

- For you?

- What's the matter?

You want to see

my driver's license?

I tell your fortune. What...

Good evening, Adolph.

Hello, kid.

How is tricks, huh?

Uh, haven't I seen your

charming companion somewhere?

Mm-hm, at the party

the other night, Mr. Ferndel.

Mm-hm. She is my discovery.

I pick pretty good

for an old-fashioned Joe, huh?

My compliments.

She also has a good voice.

- Oh, thank you.

- Naturally.

So I am putting her into a show.

Mr. Hubbell, you didn't tell me!

He's full of surprises tonight.

To Adolph Hubbell,

the star-maker.

Are you trying to run me

off the street, Adolph?

Why can't we get together

on my new show?

I'm sure we can find something

very interesting in it

for this young lady.

Oh, well...

Everyone seems to have

my future pretty well settled.

I don't know.

We see about backing

your show maybe.

How much I write in my checkbook

depends on how much

I got to say.

Mr. Hubbell,

you are producing the show.

Hm-mm.

I'll give you

the check tomorrow.

All made out and ready

for you to sign, Adolph.

There...

Now, Tom Farnham

is going to be at my office

at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon

to run through some numbers.

It'd be a good time

for us all to get together.

Don't blow on it.

After that zombie,

you might scorch it.

I can pick them, huh?

- So can I.

- Huh?

Well, see you tomorrow,

Miss Howard.

- Fine.

- Good evening.

Good evening.

I remember, your mother

once sung a great song.

"Lullaby of Broadway."

Oh, that was her favorite.

I revive it and let you sing it.

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

- I got another idea.

- What?

Tonight I am full of them.

We call the show,

"Lullaby of Broadway."

- Ha!

- Hah-la!

May I have your order, madam?

Oh, I'm so excited, I think I'll

just have crackers and milk.

And for dessert,

she has shrimp c*ck,

steak, potatoes, and coffee.

- Man 1: And you?

- Another double zombie.

Yes, sir.

[thudding]

[laughs]

Oh!

They're very nice, but $1,500?

That is our

established price, sir.

Then how come the model

I see in the window...

This-this one, you see.

Please, please come down,

Mr. Hubbell.

No, you are the one

who should come down.

The price here

is only 1,400. Here.

Oh. Oh, Mr. Hubbell,

are you alright?

Would you like some water?

Water? A double zombie.

That's a nice jacket

you're modeling.

You got nothing better to do

than peek in store windows,

what?

I'm sure it'll look

much nicer on your wife.

I'll take it.

- This one in the window.

- Yes, sir.

I'll have it gift-wrapped.

I'll come and put the card in it

and take it with me.

Dummkopf, it isn't for my wife!

Don't mind me. I still read

"The Bobbsey Twins."

It's for a girl

who's very lonely in New York.

I want her to know

she has a friend.

No better way to win friends

and influence girls.

Of course,

you keep it under your hat.

I wouldn't want it to drip out.

My lips are sealed.

And now, if you have to be

at Ferndel's office by 2:30,

please don't let me detour you.

Nah.

[piano music]

Hello, doll.

Who's inside?

Somebody trying out?

Mr. Hubbell has

a little surprise for you.

- For me?

- Take a look.

[music continues]

[music continues]

Surprise!

Yes, surprise.

But the sock

is on the other shoe.

What's all this about?

I'm giving her a part

in "Lullaby of Broadway."

- Oh, that's great!

- Oh, that's wonderful.

Only a handful of rehearsals

she has and she sings.

"Somebody Loves Me"

like nobody in the world.

I'd like to hear it.

Come on, let's do it together.

- Alright.

- Fine. Come.

You think you can

handle this, buddy?

Oh, I think I can.

[piano music]

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wonder who ♪

♪ I wonder who he can be ♪

It's me. It's me. It's me.

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wish I knew ♪

♪ Who can he be worries me ♪

Your worries are over.

♪ For every girl who passes me ♪

♪ I shout hey ♪

♪ Maybe ♪

♪ You were meant

to be my lovin' baby ♪

♪ Be my lovin' baby ♪

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wonder who ♪

♪ Maybe it's ♪

♪ Baby it's ♪

♪ Maybe baby

that somebody is you ♪

Nah, nah, nah. That's enough.

We work

pretty good together, huh?

Yes. She makes you look good.

Come on, Ferndel,

I think I run along.

- Goodbye, Mr. Hubbell.

- So long, Mr. Hubbell.

- Bye, Mr. Ferndel.

- Keep working.

Maybe she teaches you something.

[laughs]

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Well, thanks again

for everything, Adolph.

I told you I could pick them.

You certainly can.

Only one mistake I made in

my life and I married it.

[sighs]

Shee.

[laughs]

What a small, wonderful world.

Here we are in a show together.

Oh, I can hardly believe it.

- Here.

- Thank you.

Did you really like

the way I did the number?

Well, honey, in the first part

you were great.

Oh, good.

But, uh...

I think we can improve

on that kiss.

Care to run through it

for half an hour or so?

Thank you very much, but I

wouldn't think

of imposing on you, Mr. Farnham.

Oh, that's alright.

I don't mind a bit.

Now, relax.

Approach it like a loser.

If you're going to fight it

you'll have a long

downhill struggle.

Mr. Farnham.

I may have been in Europe

but I'm sure that kissing

is the same the world over.

You'll have to sell me.

And stop calling me Mr. Farnham.

The name's Tom.

Here we go.

Close your eyes.

Pucker up.

Little more.

[instrumental music]

What'd you say your name was?

[door closes]

Hi, what are you two doin' up?

- Something wrong?

- It's Gloria.

She's about to tear down

something that's big

and fine and noble.

It's Mr. Hubbell.

I think bright eyes here

thought of something

that's gotten

a little out of hand.

But how? Mr. Hubbell's

been wonderful to me.

Why, he gave me

a part in the show and,

and he's been devoting

so much time to me.

Why?

Well, I guess

he thinks I have talent.

If he doesn't, then it's just

out of friendship.

Come here.

You don't spend money

like this on a friend.

It was left here this afternoon.

I opened it thinking

it was groceries.

Oh!

I've never seen anything

so beautiful.

Oh, Melinda!

You're such a babe in the woods.

"To keep your little shoulders

warm when I take you to the

Beaux Arts Benefit at the

Broadway Theater, Adolph."

Oh, isn't that sweet of him?

Yes.

Imagine him worrying

about your little shoulders.

[Gloria chuckles]

Oh, now, wait a minute.

Gloria, you don't really think

that Mr. Hubbell and I...

At his age?

Well, that's the most ridiculous

thing I've ever heard.

I don't know about that.

Lots of times

there's snow on the roof

and fire in the cellar.

So what?

If it gets too hot, you can

always turn the damper down.

Oh, you couldn't believe

that of Mr. Hubbell.

I've been around, honey.

As long as

they've got a pulse beat

they're in there pitchin'.

I'm ashamed of you.

I'm ashamed of both of you.

Of course, he shouldn't have

sent this expensive coat

and I'm returning it.

But as far as you thinking

what you've thought...

Don't link me

with Gloria on this.

Mentally,

we're perfect strangers.

Well, I'm gonna show you

how wonderful Mr. Hubbell is.

He's going to get

Mr. Ferndel to give you

both a spot in the show.

As for that coat...

I'll call the furriers myself

and have them take it back.

[sighs]

[door slams]

[engine revving]

You got a mink coat

to return to Thayler's?

Shh! Not so loud.

Just a minute.

Anna: Come here, Mr. Mack,

and see what I've got.

And I thought Mr. Hubbell

forgot my birthday.

Just look how small he got it.

He thinks I'm still

as thin as I used to be.

He's so sweet.

Every time he sees you he thinks

of a young and beautiful girl.

Oh, thank you, Mr. Mack.

You think it's becoming?

You look charming, Mrs. Hubbell.

Thank you, Mr. Mack.

Ooh, a note.

Thank you.

All in a day's work.

Oh, just listen to this.

Tonight Mr. Hubbell's taking me

to the Beaux Arts Benefit.

Oh! My best evening

gown's at the cleaners.

You'll have to go and get it.

But I've got something

to tell Mr. Hubbell.

You can tell him later.

Go to the cleaners

before they close.

I need that dress.

Wait a minute, buddy. I'm in a

hurry. Where's that mink?

I couldn't get it back in

the box with what was in it.

[Adolph humming]

- What are you got up for?

- Thank you, darling.

It's a little small, but your

heart was in the right place.

The jacket! Heh.

Whe... where you,

where you get it? H... how?

I'm sorry to spoil your surprise

but I found it

on the table downstairs.

- Down... downstairs?

- Uh-huh.

How... how far downstairs?

Downstairs.

You did buy it for me,

didn't you?

Mm-hmm, no...

I-I mean, yes. Yes. Shee!

Oh, and I love the note

you pinned on it.

Wha... what note?

Inviting me to

the Broadway Theater tonight.

You did invite me, didn't you?

No... Y... yes. Yes! Shee!

What's the matter with you?

Don't you want to take me?

No, I... Sure I,

wh... why shouldn't I-

Why shouldn't I want to,

my darling?

I just forget to buy

you the corsage, you know.

Oh, thank you, darling.

You've been thoughtful

enough as it is.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

Tonight everything

happened so quick.

Your wife,

she was like a retriever

the way she went after that fur.

I left it for one second

on the hall table

and the next second,

she's rooting it out of the box.

Worse yet, Melinda wait for me

at the Broadway Theater

to take her to the benefit.

You have to go down

and tell her I don't show up.

Say I am sick.

And it is no lie.

But it's our night off.

Gloria and me are going bowling.

It won't take a minute to stop.

Just so everything in the end

straighten itself out.

But the coat. How do I get the

mink coat back from my wife?

[instrumental music]

No. It would ruin the coat.

Mink coat. Mink coat. Shee.

- Oh, there she is.

- Hi, Melinda.

Ah, what are you two doin' here?

Thought you were goin' bowling.

We are but we've got

a message for you.

- Ah.

- Mr. Hubbell can't meet you.

He's sick.

Sick? Oh, that's too bad.

But we're making it up to you.

We're gonna take you

along with us.

- Well, hello, everybody.

- Hi, Tom.

Is this a private conversation,

or can anybody get in?

Barge right in, fella.

We're all going bowling.

- Wanna make it a foursome?

- Thanks very much, Lefty.

But I'm on the bill tonight.

Aren't you a little

overdressed for bowling?

Well, I was supposed to go

to the theater with Mr. Hubbell

and Gloria just told me that

he's sick and he can't come.

Hubbell?

I guess he wanted me

to see your act.

Oh, well, you can still see it.

- I'll take you backstage.

- Oh, good.

- Do you mind?

- Not a bit.

You can come too, Gloria.

Oh, swell!

No, you don't.

Alright, Lefty. I understand.

Well, why didn't you let me go?

What? Are you crazy

or something?

Who's gonna set up my pins?

- Come on.

- Oh!

[instrumental music]

Ladies and gentlemen,

recently on my trip abroad

I visited a very famous toymaker

in the beautiful Italian city

of Florence.

I discovered he had perfected

life-sized mechanical

dancing figures of which

these toys are replicas.

I induced him to bring

his dancing dolls to America.

So tonight, for the first time

in this country

the De Mattiazzi's present

their dancing mechanical dolls.

[instrumental music]

[applause]

[cranking]

[bell rings]

Music, maestro, please.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[audience laughing]

[audience laughing]

[music continues]

[audience laughing]

What are you looking at?

There's Mr. Hubbell.

Well, he certainly made

a quick recovery, didn't he?

[music continues]

- Tom.

- Hm?

Tom, look. Isn't that sweet?

Isn't what sweet?

Mr. Hubbell gave the mink jacket

to his wife.

Isn't it customary for a husband

to give his wife furs?

Well, certainly,

but in this case

he didn't originally

buy it for her.

I'll say he didn't.

Looks a little small,

doesn't it?

I guess, he forgot

we don't wear the same size.

"We?"

What is this? A sister act?

- You're on next, Tom.

- Right, Eddie.

You're going on with me,

we're doing

"I Love The Way

You Say Goodnight.”

We've rehearsed it enough.

Now we can show it to the boss.

- Are you serious?

- Of course.

Can't dance in this.

Oh, with or without the kiss?

I don't know.

Your big romance is out front.

[scoffs]

Silly.

[instrumental music]

[audience applauding]

And now, ladies and gentlemen,

a surprise.

From the forthcoming show,

"Lullaby of Broadway"

a preview of one

of the new numbers.

I hope you like it.

Music, professor.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

♪ I love the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪

♪ The way you always whisper

honey nighty night ♪

♪ I kinda like

the way you mumble ♪

♪ When you fumble for the key ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ More time for kissin' me ♪

♪ I love the way ♪

♪ I love the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪

♪ You say ♪

♪ The extraordinary way

you say goodnight ♪

♪ I kinda like

the way you linger ♪

♪ With your finger on the bell ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ More kisses

and they're swell ♪

♪ When you say ♪

♪ I gotta get home by 12:00 ♪

♪ I always say ♪

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ But you can take ♪

♪ Longer to say goodnight ♪

♪ Than any three others I know ♪

♪ I love the way ♪

♪ I kinda like the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪

♪ Your super-duper special way ♪

♪ The way you have me

flyin' higher than a kite ♪

♪ I kinda like to snuggle ♪

♪ While you juggle

with your comb ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ It looks as though

we're never goin' home ♪

[whistling]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[audience applauding]

Put it there, partner.

I think we're in.

- Melinda.

- Yeah?

I wanna get something straight.

Did he buy

that mink coat for you?

He wanted to, but naturally

I gave it back to him.

He's been nice enough already,

hasn't he?

Have you been seeing him?

Of course,

we're very good friends.

You've been going out with him?

Naturally. Why do you ask?

How much comes

naturally with you?

I better take you home.

[instrumental music]

You live here?

Yes.

But this is Hubbell's house.

- Well, naturally.

- Will you stop using that word?

Mr. Hubbell was nice enough

to let me stay here.

That's awfully white of him.

Well, it's better than paying

for a hotel room.

What?

Gee, it's a shame we had

to leave so early tonight.

We could have all

gone out together.

That would have been cozy.

He happened to be with his wife.

[chuckles]

What difference does that make?

It wouldn't have bothered you?

Of course not.

It would have given me

a chance to tell her

how wonderful

Mr. Hubbell's been to me.

You mean...

you would have told her?

Well, why not?

Oh, look, Melinda,

I've got to go home

while I still know where I live.

Hey, aren't you

gonna kiss me goodnight?

Does everybody?

[engine rumbling]

Did you have a good time?

I should have slapped his face.

You had a good time.

She'll be right along.

Confidentially, how is she?

She'll be alright

as long as she stays this way.

So long, Snow White.

Don't think

it hasn't been charming.

Don't play another

return engagement, dearie.

I'm gonna take you

right to the house, Jessica.

What for?

We've held the curtain

long enough for you.

Now it's time for you

to make an appearance.

In this condition?

Not a chance, big boy.

I want her to remember me

the way I looked

the last time she saw me.

I was young and pretty.

- I was Broadway's darling.

- Jessica, listen, honey...

I was a headliner, a star next

to closing, my name in lights.

Nothing was too good

for Jessica Howard.

Now nothing's too bad.

Old, ugly, has-been, once-was.

A voice that even the drunks

won't listen to.

Jessica Howard, the beer singer

of Washington Square.

Why go back to the club

for a while?

Just take it easy.

Take it easy?

I've got to earn a living.

I've got a kid to support.

I'm dying to see her, Lefty...

but she's just got to wait

until I straighten myself out.

Come on.

[clears throat]

Hello?

We should be very happy

to exchange

the jacket for a larger size

but I, here,

can find no record of any coat

for Mrs. Adolph Hubbell

of 485 Beekman place.

Wait a minute, madam.

Yes, there was a call

to pick up a jacket. Yesterday.

From a Miss Melinda Howard

of the same address.

A Miss Melinda Howard, eh?

Are you sure

it wasn't a Miss Gubbins?

Man 2 on phone: Yes,

I'm quite sure.

Thank you. You don't know

what a help you've been.

[whistling]

Anna: Adolph?

Y... yes, my darling.

Where are you going?

Uh, to play some pinochle.

At this hour?

Yeah, we are having a matinee.

[whistling]

How can you play

so much pinochle?

Er, I force myself.

[humming]

[instrumental music]

Lefty?

Gloria?

Oh, I forget.

They are at rehearsal.

Melinda?

Melinda,

I take you to rehearsal.

[knocking the door]

Melinda, it's me, Adolph.

[dramatic music]

Would you care to play

pinochle with me?

Mama!

Ooh!

Stop!

[instrumental music]

[knock on door]

Here's your paper, Mr. Farnham.

Thanks, Elmer.

[knock on door]

- Tom: Melinda.

- Come in.

Hi.

Hello.

What does a fella have to do

to make you smile?

As soon as we finish

rehearsing this number

I'd like to have a talk

with you.

Is something wrong?

Just remember

whatever happens,

I'll stick with you.

Oh, Miss Howard,

how about a statement?

Do you deny the allegations,

Melinda?

How did you and Hubbell meet?

Did he give you a

diamond bracelet?

Is Mr. Hubbell still in town?

Wha... I... I don't know

what you're talking about.

Haven't you seen this?

His wife's gonna sue

for divorce.

Read the story.

Please let me read

one of these papers.

Didn't he give you

a charge account at Thayler's?

Is it true you call him,

"Cuddles?"

Mr. Hubbell is a gentleman

and I respect him

as I would my father.

That's all there is to it.

[indistinct chatter]

Alright, boys. Alright, alright.

At the moment, Miss Howard

has no statement to make.

But if you'll be good sports

and wait in the alley

for a few minutes,

we both may give you one.

- Is it a deal?

- Okay, Tom.

- It's a deal.

- It's a promise, Tom.

Come on, I'll have a smoke.

[instrumental music]

Don't worry, sweetheart.

Everything's gonna be alright.

By tomorrow, they'll forget it.

And as for your mother,

I'm sure she'll understand.

I hope so.

I know so.

She'll be just

as forgiving as I am.

"Forgiving?"

What you've done is over.

We're never gonna

mention it again.

What do you mean by that remark?

The past is over.

We've got the future

to look forward to.

What past are you talking about?

I love you, darling.

I want you to marry me.

You left out four words,

didn't you?

What words?

In spite of everything.

You didn't say them,

but you meant them.

- Oh, now, look, Melinda...

- Look, nothing.

I suppose I should be grateful

to you for offering

to make an honest girl of me,

but I'm not grateful.

I'm just disgusted.

Now you get outta here.

I never want to see you again.

- Melinda, please...

- Get outta here!

[music continues]

[sobbing]

Miss Howard?

Please, would you let me alone?

I'm not gonna bother you.

Just give me an exclusive

on the story

and I'll give you a break.

I have nothing more to say.

Okay, Miss Howard.

I was only trying to...

Hey, wait a minute.

Are you

and Jessica Howard related?

She happens to be my mother.

Jessica Howard

of the Three O'Clock Club?

The Three O'Clock Club?

What's that?

It's a clip joint

down in Greenwich Village.

Do you mind if I take this?

We don't have

a picture of your mother

without a glass in her hand.

[piano music]

♪ Please don't talk about me

when I'm gone ♪

♪ Oh, honey though our

friendship ceases from now on ♪

♪ And listen if you can't ♪

♪ Say anything real nice ♪

♪ It's better not to talk

at all is my advice ♪

♪ We're parting ♪

♪ You go your way I'll go mine ♪

♪ It's best that we do ♪

♪ Here's a kiss ♪

♪ I hope that this brings

lots of luck to you ♪

♪ Makes no difference

how I carry on ♪

♪ Remember,

please don't talk about me ♪

♪ When I'm gone ♪

♪ We're parting ♪

♪ You go your way ♪

♪ I'll go mine ♪

♪ It's best that we do ♪

Listen, lady,

either come in or get out.

You can't stand here.

♪ Brings lots of luck to you ♪

♪ Makes no difference

how I carry on ♪

And now, for the local news.

Melinda Howard,

pretty blonde actress

named as correspondent

in the divorce suit

against millionaire brewer,

Adolph Hubbell, has disappeared.

A citywide search has failed

to reveal her whereabouts.

- Mr. Hubbell.

- Oh.

Listen, Adolph, what are we

going to do about the show?

If your wife's divorce suit

chased our star out of town

I'm coming up there and break

her arm in three places.

Upstairs, downstairs

and in the basement.

Don't forget. We got an attic.

She's probably hiding somewhere.

Alone and hungry.

It's tough starving

to death, isn't it?

It all depends on

how much you like food.

[telephone ringing]

- Hello?

- Melinda: Hello, Lefty.

Melinda!

Lefty, will you do

something for me?

Where are you? We've hunted

high and low for you.

Your mother's in town.

She's been in town all along

at the Three O'Clock Club.

I don't have to have

a brickhouse fall on me.

I know she doesn't care

anything about seeing me.

Wait, you've got

the wrong angle, kiddo.

Your mother's had

a lot of hard luck.

She didn't want you to know

she was singing in a joint.

Do you think that would've made

any difference?

Is that the best excuse

she can offer for not seeing me?

Well, there were

other fluid reasons.

Lefty, I wanna go home

on the Queen Victoria.

And it sails this afternoon.

Now, I've reserved my ticket.

Would you please come down

and pay for it?

I'll send the money

back to you when I get home.

Lefty: But what about the show?

It opens tonight

and they haven't got

anybody to replace you.

Do you think I could face people

after all that's happened?

Lefty, will you come down

and help me

with my boat ticket or won't ya?

Okay, if that's the way you

want it. Who am I to fight you?

In the hands of a woman,

I'm so much putty.

[foghorn blaring]

[indistinct chatter]

Everything's all set.

You've got a nice outside cabin

several feet from the rail.

Oh, and here's a bottle

of seasick pills

in case the walk's too far.

Thanks, I'll probably need them.

Lefty always takes them when he

goes to Newsreel Theater.

Why?

He gets seasick when he

sees the fleet come in.

[laughs]

Come on.

Here we are.

Go in and see how you like it.

Mother.

That's what it says

on the birth certificate, honey.

I guess that's the only way

you could tell.

Melinda, don't make it tougher

than it is.

But I thought

you didn't wanna see me.

You've got it all wrong.

I didn't want you to see me.

Why?

Just because you had tough luck?

That's when I should've

been with you.

I know it now, dear.

If we'd been together

all this wouldn't have happened.

You've seen the newspapers?

- Do you believe it?

- Of course not.

But you mustn't run away

or other people

will think it's true.

But I can't stay after all those

terrible things

they've said about me.

Look, darling, don't make

the same mistake I did.

All my life, I was running away

trying to hide

from unpleasant things.

And look at all

the unhappiness it's caused.

But what about the Hubbell's?

Mrs. Hubbell knows

the truth now, thanks to Lefty.

The little man's had a busy day.

I still can't go back.

There's another reason.

Tom?

I never wanna see him again.

He's evil-minded.

He's conceited, condescending.

How do you know about him?

Lefty told me.

You love Tom, don't you?

Oh, yes.

Look, it's tough for me

to talk like a mother.

I need a couple

of more rehearsals.

But if you love that boy

don't lose him.

He'll never look at me now.

Not after what I've said to him.

He'll look at you.

And remember this, sweetheart,

from here in,

it's you and me together.

Mother.

Lefty: Can't you

wait a few minutes?

The passengers who have

this room are on board.

How long do you expect

to use this room for $5?

[chuckles]

Come on, let's grab a taxi

and get down to the theater,

I hate peace and comfort.

You still got the two bucks

you were saving for a rainy day?

Yeah. Why?

Well, break it out,

it's pouring.

- Come on, Melinda.

- Oh!

Oh, mother, my bag.

[instrumental music]

[audience applauding]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The rumble

of the subway train ♪

♪ The rattle of a taxi ♪

♪ The daffodils who entertain ♪

♪ At Angelo's and Maxie's ♪

♪ When the Broadway baby

says goodnight ♪

♪ It's early in the morning ♪

♪ Manhattan babies

don't sleep tight ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ The milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day hey ♪

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The heighdy-hi

and boop-a-doo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The band begins

to go to town ♪

♪ And everyone goes crazy ♪

♪ You rock a bye

your baby round ♪

♪ Till everything gets hazy ♪

♪ Hush a bye

I'll buy you this and that ♪

♪ You hear a daddy sayin' ♪

♪ And baby goes home

to her flat ♪

♪ To sleep all day ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ The milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪

[instrumental music]

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[music continues]

[humming]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Hey baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪