But this time,
it's different.
But this time, it's different.
But this time, it's different.
But this time, it's different.
Too much cream on this.
Why, eat it, I will.
I'm late.
Can't abide t*rd,
even in myself.
That's all right,
Senator Simpson.
The wedding breakfast
is still going on.
Too bad I missed the wedding.
Oh, you're still in time
for the wedding.
You're not the one
that missed it.
What's that you say?
It hasn't happened yet.
A wedding breakfast
before the wedding?
Curious.
-That's what everybody thinks.
-What?
Senator Simpson, I'm so glad
you were able to come.
Oh, I wasn't going to miss
the only chance
I'll probably ever have
to kiss the bride.
Come and something to eat.
Oh, well, wait.
I-- I want to shake hands
with the groom first.
-Oh, uh, Sonny--
well, he isn't here yet.
-What?
-Oh, dear Jimmy.
I knew you at least
wouldn't desert us.
-Mother.
-How are you, Liza?
-Very well, thank you.
-Sonny hasn't deserted us.
It's just that his ship
hasn't docked yet.
He'll be here just as soon
as he can make it.
But darling,
I didn't mean-- oh, dear.
It does seem odd
serving the wedding breakfast
b-before the wedding.
We really haven't anything
to celebrate, have we?
-Well, uh--
-The salad?
-No thanks, no.
-Oh, everybody's
been here for hours.
I was afraid they wouldn't
stick it out--
unless we fed them.
-Yes, that was a very good idea.
But I don't know
why they should stay,
after we feed them,
unless we hold back
on the ice cream.
-Exactly.
You know, you-- you've got
a most marvelous spread here.
Well, I told everyone
not to accept
the wedding invitation
unless they contributed
food coupons.
-Well, that was a brainwave.
I thought so.
There you are, darling.
-Uh-huh.
Now, wait till I get you a bib.
Have you everything
you want, Peter?
I have not, and you know it.
It seems to me Sonny's father
might be here at least.
Exactly.
You know,
someone ought to be here
to represent his family--
as an evidence of good faith.
Colonel Phyffe
is a big financier.
He phoned to say
that he was terribly sorry,
but he had
a very important engagement
which might interfere.
-Oh.
Just wait, Saunders.
Yes, Colonel Phyffe.
Well, hello, Mike.
I believe I owe you
a few dollars.
You do. 15 bucks, to be exact.
Yes. Have you got change of 20?
I have.
Well, thanks, Mike.
Now I owe you 20.
Hello?
Oh, you again.
Well, I haven't seen
my kid in a year.
Isn't his ship in yet?
Within 20 minutes?
Well, I must speak
to my wife first,
then I'll be on my way.
Oh, this is impossible.
I can't sing
while he looks at me.
-Genya, my love--
-500 people
will be looking at you, Madame .
Not that way.
I can't sing this
tomorrow night, anyway.
But you must sing it.
I have already announced
the opera.
Who else have I got to sing it?
-No.
The public expects
great performance from me
and he plays
discords deliberately
to distract me.
-I play discords?
-You see? He admits it.
-I did not play discords.
I couldn't play discords.
-That is not the way it goes.
-But that's how you play them.
-Horrible. A monster.
You did that.
It's sacrilegious.
Even you noticed it, eh?
-No, I didn't.
Hah! You see?
Even your own husband.
What you know about music?
Well, Genya, my lamb,
I was only trying to make
the best of a very bad--
-Is this how I played it?
-I don't know. I didn't hear it.
-No wonder
you couldn't hear it.
She bellows so loud,
you couldn't hear
what I'm playing.
-I bellow?
-Like a cow. Ooh!
Now, what is it?
What you want?
Genya, my lamb,
can you spare me 25 bucks?
A friend of mine
is getting married.
And why must you pay
for the wedding?
Are they marrying to oblige you?
-Well, of course not, darling.
I simply want to buy
them a little present.
For which I am to pay.
Why don't you buy it
out of your allowance?
You have no expenses.
Your living is provided.
What you do with that $25
a week I give you?
What does he do for it?
Oh, never mind.
Forget the whole thing.
Now, come.
Let's get on with the rehearsal.
-Madame Smetana?
-Yes.
That mustache fooled me.
The ship's just coming in.
Yes, I noticed it.
Slick looking car
you've got out there.
A fella's
demonstrating it for me.
I want the kid to think
I'm doing all right.
The kid.
Mighty proud of that boy
of yours, aren't you?
Why not?
Look, Bill--
attend to a small commission
for me, will you?
Have one of your satellites
send some flowers to my wife
and slip this card in--
then say, uh, 10 bucks.
Where do I get the 10 bucks?
We tap the till.
I'll settle later.
Oh. Here they come now.
So long, Bill.
-Pardon me, Colonel Phyffe.
-Yes?
Uh, we don't figure
on spending more than an hour
on a demonstration.
-Of course. Of course, my boy.
I understand perfectly.
I'm meeting a young man here
in a few minutes
and I'd like his approval.
-Oh, Okay, Colonel.
-Hey, Benny.
-What?
Go get some flowers for me
and take up to Madame Smetana,
the opera singer.
And slip this card in, see?
Hey, you're aiming
kind of high, ain't you?
Spend five bucks--
and spend it all.
What do you mean?
I'm as honest as you are.
That's what's worrying me.
-Hiya, Dad!
-Well! Hello, son.
You're a little late,
aren't you?
Yeah. Gee, about three hours.
I don't know what Janie'll be
thinking.
Dad, she's such a sweetheart,
I wouldn't have her upset
for anything in the world.
Come on, let's grab a cab.
I've got my car here.
Your car?
You mean, that's your car?
Not a bad looking job, is it?
Wait a minute, Dad.
Phony oil stocks
or homemade gold bricks?
Oh, nothing like that, my boy.
I confine myself now
to more legitimate rackets.
Oh, I hope so.
I've put it all over those rubes
on Wall Street.
I can make money down there
just like that.
-Ah, that's swell, Dad.
-Say, by the way,
where's your luggage?
-Oh.
Oh.
I think you'll like
this car, sir.
The lights come out
when you open the door.
Of course, that bulb's
burned out right now,
but the upholstery's
in fine shape
and the springs are perfect.
Try 'em out.
Go ahead, bounce.
Bounce on 'em.
-It's very nice.
-An enthusiastic chap, Saunders.
-Yes.
-Yeah, all right, Saunders.
16 Havemeyer Place.
Oh, and there's
an electric cigarette lighter
over there in the ashtray.
At least, there was.
And there's a glass partition
that goes up and down
and-- well, I guess
it's stuck right now.
Well, that's all
very interesting.
Now let's see
how much speed it'll make.
Oh, she'll easily do 90.
But there's a w*r on,
you know.
So I've heard.
Gosh, it's awful keeping Janie
waiting so long.
Well, you shouldn't have
set the date for the wedding
until you were sure
when you'd arrive.
Well, I thought I did know.
And I've only got
a two-day leave.
I don't wanna waste
a minute of it.
I can understand that.
Been away at sea
almost 10 months.
I can see what you mean, buddy.
My dear.
My dear, I must speak
to your mother.
I'm in such a jam and I,
I can't blame anyone but myself.
-For what, Dr. Agnew?
-The Offenberger twins.
-What?
Oh, well, I did make
a mild protest,
but Molly Offenberger
was so insistent and--
well, I--
I do have a bicycle.
-But I don't understand.
-The christening.
I didn't realize the wedding
would be so delayed.
They're waiting, you see.
And they have been waiting,
I'm afraid, for--
oh, for over an hour now.
Nothing awful can happen
if a christening's postponed.
A wedding's different.
-You see, Sonny's a sailor.
-Oh.
I tell you what--
I know it isn't usual
to combine a wedding
and a christening--
-No, no, it isn't.
-But we could have
the christening here.
-Well, why not?
And then you can be here
whenever Sonny comes.
And it will keep
the guests entertained
until Sonny gets here.
-Oh.
So you've settled down at last?
Yes, my g*y days are over.
My, uh, wife
is a very prominent woman.
-Your what?
-Why, yes.
I was married six months ago
to an opera singer,
Genya Smetana.
Oh, I never knew
you were that fond of music.
Yes, it must have been
the music.
Of course you know,
she's secondhand,
but she hasn't been used much.
-Huh?
-The car.
-Oh.
The last guy had her
took excellent care of her.
Hardly a mark on her.
-Oh, swell.
Oh, there's a few scratches
here and there,
and a cigarette burn
on the back seat.
-The car?
-The car.
Well, I-- I suppose I'll
meet your wife at the wedding.
No, as a matter of fact,
I don't think
you'll ever meet Genya. Pity.
She's just been
completely overhauled.
Got a new paint job too.
-The car!
-Yeah, sure.
But why won't I meet
my new stepmother?
Well, to tell you
the truth, Sonny,
she's considerably younger
and she thinks I'm only 42.
Now, a simple calculation
will prove to you
that I couldn't have
a son of 29.
Oh, I see.
So you've concealed
the fact from her
that I exist.
-I had to, Sonny.
I hope you don't mind.
-Oh, of course not, Dad,
if you're happy with her.
-Well, I wouldn't say that.
But I'm much more comfortable
with her than without her.
She's totally lubricated
and got a tankful.
The car.
Oh, here they are--
the Offenberger twins.
Oh, how exciting.
The twins have arrived.
Well, we're all doubling up
production these days, eh?
Oh, aren't they sweet?
Let me see them.
The twins are so practical.
It's always so nice
to have a spare.
-Exactly alike.
-Are they boys or girls?
Oh, one's a boy
and one's a girl.
We're going to call them
Johnny and Betty.
How do you know which is Johnny
and which is Betty?
Johnny has a mole.
How about some pictures of you
while you're waiting,
Miss Prescott?
Oh, uh-- how about some pictures
of the twins?
Oh, Janie,
why not you with the twins?
Oh, that would be
an unusual wedding picture.
As fast as she is,
she can stop on a dime.
On a nickel even.
What about the car?
I don't think he liked it.
What a pity.
A pity, he says.
A pity, he says.
-Here's a little bouquet
I've picked up for you
to present to the bride.
I knew you wouldn't have time
to attend to it.
Gosh, Dad, thanks.
I hope I'm not too late.
Come on, Dad.
Now, how about one more?
Oh-oh.
Sonny!
Son-- oh.
Uh-- I'm so sorry.
Would you mind?
Are they all right?
-Yes.
Oh, Sonny!
-Oh, you know Dad, of course.
-Of course.
I've just presented him
with twins.
-Yes.
-Uh, the Offenberger twins.
Oh! Oh.
Here's some flowers for you.
Oh, Sonny.
You shouldn't have done this.
Oh, well--
Oh!
A diamond clip!
Oh, this is a surprise!
It is a surprise.
-Gee.
-Oh, look, Mother.
Isn't it exquisite?
It's the loveliest
of all my gifts.
- Oh.
- Now, we are all going
into the drawing room
and get the ceremony over.
And then
we'll come back in here
for the wedding breakfast.
Business before pleasure.
Let's stay here a minute--
just family.
Before you marry Janie,
there's something Peter think
you ought to know.
Yeah?
Yeah.
-Well, what's this, Mom?
-Well, you see, Janie--
you know how Peter
has always helped me
with my investments?
-Yes.
So when he came in
the other day
and offered to trade half of his
Atlas International Copper
for all of my T&W,
I couldn't turn down
such a bargain.
-What?
-Naturally, my T&W
was worth only $100 a share,
while his Atlas
International Copper
had $250 engraved right on it.
Yes, but didn't you know
that Atlas International Copper
is absolutely worthless?
-Of course I didn't.
I trusted Peter,
the little schemer.
- Mother.
- You mean to say
he took advantage
of your faith in him
to swindle you out
of all your money?
Well, yes, you might put it
that way, crudely.
I do put it that way, crudely.
But you see, Sonny,
I still had $50,000
in my savings account.
Did you say "had?"
Yes, darling, had.
Oh, I wonder how Peter
happened to overlook that.
- He didn't.
- But Mother, that money
was for an emergency.
-Exactly.
And Peter pointed out
that this was an emergency,
so I drew $10,000
and he took me to the 59 Club.
Oy.
To a gambling place?
What'd he take you there for?
He took her for the $50,000.
To play roulette--
a fascinating game.
You bet on numbers
and if you guess right,
you win a fortune.
-Only you didn't guess right.
- No.
- No.
But that wasn't Peter's fault.
But at least
you have the $40,000 left.
Well, uh-- not quite.
And he told you
that if you tried again,
you might recoup your losses
and win a lot more.
Yes.
How did you guess?
But how much do you have now,
in actual cash?
In actual cash?
Well, about, um,
$1,300.
What?
Mother, why haven't you
told me all this?
Peter didn't want me to.
He said he could handle you
after Sonny
broke the engagement.
-After I what?
Broke the engagement?
Well, you see,
Peter did this on purpose.
He wanted
to make me lose everything.
That's exactly right.
Because I think
you're only marrying Janie
for her money.
-You pig.
-You think that I--
-And I don't intend for you
to get your hands
on a cent of it.
Why, you sniveling
little buzzard, you--
Oh, Sonny.
Someday, I'm gonna punch you
right in the nose.
I intend to pay it all back.
You bet you're gonna
pay it all back.
When Janie marries me.
And she hasn't got a chance
to get any of it
until she does.
Amateur blackmailer.
Well now, get this, you--
she isn't going to marry you.
She's gonna marry me,
in about three minutes.
And nothing you can say or do
is gonna stop her, right?
-Right!
-Gonna live on your Navy pay?
Why not?
We can, can't we?
Why, of course we can.
At least, I think so.
And what about her mother?
I don't want them
to consider me.
This house will have
to be sold, you know.
And you've lived
here all your life.
And you'll have to dispose
of your cars.
Well, I can find some small,
inexpensive
but charming apartment
with room service and sunrise.
-Oh, darling.
-Now there, you see?
I knew Janie wouldn't consent
to let her mother go out
and earn her own living
at her age.
I can still get a defense job--
riveting.
Well?
You got it all figured out,
haven't you?
- Think you've got me stopped.
- Yes, I think I have.
You made one small
miscalculation, young fellow.
You didn't stop to think
that I might have
something to say about all this.
-You, Dad?
-Yes, I. Me.
I'm just the type that shines
in a tight spot.
Why, you don't think, son,
that I'd stand by
and see this dizzy drip
hijack your Jane?
Oh, well, sure.
That's right, isn't it, Dad?
Say, my dad put it all over
the wolves in Wall Street.
Why, he'll get that money back
for you just like that,
won't you, Dad?
-Well, I--
Oh, sure,
I knew you would, Dad.
And let me tell
you something else.
If my dad says he'll do it,
he'll do it.
-Oh, really?
-How wonderful.
In two days?
Before you go back to your ship?
Oh, don't worry about that.
We'll do it in two days.
Won't you, Dad?
-Well, it's just as easy
in two days as two years.
-There. You see,
what'd I tell you?
-Oh, hurray!
-Oh, you are wonderful.
-Come on, Mother.
Peter, you can tell them
to start the wedding march.
You have to precede
the bridesmaids, Sonny.
Yes, all right, all right.
Now remember, Dad,
I'm depending on you.
I won't have a bean for Janie
when I go back to my ship.
You've got to get
this money for her.
I've grasped that.
Now don't keep reminding me.
Well, I've got everything
tied up in my honeymoon.
Well, maybe it'll be worth it.
Wedding breakfast
after the ceremony.
Uh, here.
There is some mistake, no?
Positivity?
No, no, it's for her,
Genya Smitnaz?
- Smetana.
- Smetana, yeah.
How charming.
You like my singing?
That's why you brought me
the floral? -
Oh no, honey.
I got better uses for my dough.
-Well!
-So long.
"Just to tell you
what we think of you, Genya.
The Management."
So, I'm faded, am I?
I'm finished.
I stink!
Send for the manager!
-You manager?
-Yes!
Positivity.
Congratulations.
Lots of good luck.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
-Congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Senator Simpson,
I want you to know my husband.
Janie's told me
a lot about you, young man.
Seems to admire you.
Oh, nonsense, sir.
She's absolutely
an impartial witness.
It's not his looks I admire.
It's your character
and disposition.
Oh, must be.
I beg your pardon.
Haven't I seen you before?
Yes.
I suppose you're hurrying off
to get my money back.
-Yes.
-Well, don't go near
the 59 Club.
-Not likely.
I happen to know the table
there is crooked.
-No!
-Sure.
They've got a magnet underneath
that works by electricity.
All the croupier has to do
is to press the button
on the inlay
to make the ball stop
anywhere he likes.
Well, I must tell Peter.
He'll be stunned.
-Eh?
About the magnets.
-Magnets?
-Yes, you would telling me--
That's it!
Thank you very much.
You've given me just the idea
I've been looking for.
Have I really?
Well.
He's daft.
Oh no.
Oh, you old son of a g*n.
Who you doing, huh?
-How are you, lass?
-I'm all right, I guess.
Say, how do you like
being married
and respectable, huh?
-Well, it's a novelty.
No doubt about it.
Thanks, Bill.
I'll try that out tonight, huh?
You bet.
Anybody around here?
Nobody I know of.
Well, I-- I want to make sure.
How would you like
to make some easy money?
Don't I look like
I have all my faculties?
And more.
How well do you know
Eddie Bronson?
Never mind that now.
Stick to business.
You know, uh,
Eddie gimmicks the table here.
I mean, he sets
the magnet under it
and keeps it running properly.
Oh, angel,
there are things about Eddie
I could tell you.
Supposing that another magnet
were installed under there
some night--
a stronger one.
That I could work, uh,
from one of these inlays
from this side of the table.
-Uh oh.
Then the ball wouldn't stop
where the croupier wanted it to,
but where you wanted it to.
You'd make a cleanup.
Yes, and Eddie and I
would be looking for new jobs.
No thanks, honey.
To tell the truth--
which I seldom do--
I'm tired of leaving towns
in a hurry.
Oh, it does get
to be a nuisance.
Say, how come
you're drifting now
that you're so safely
and snugly anchored, huh?
My kid.
You remember my kid.
Oh, sure, the kid.
How could I forget him?
Oh, you were in such a lather
to keep him in the best schools
and put up a big front
when he came home
on the holidays.
-Well, he's in the Navy now.
-No!
-Yeah.
Ah, well, anything for the boys
in service.
Anything within reason,
that is.
Mm, anything.
When do you wanna come in
and win?
Tomorrow night.
I'll play for big stakes
and one third
of the win is yours.
It's a deal.
Now I've just got time
to catch Eddie.
You go call a taxi
and I'll phone him
and tell him to wait for me.
-Right.
Taxi!
Hector!
Genya, my lamb.
What are you doing down here
in this neighborhood alone?
I'm walking to get
little air and exercise.
But after your long rehearsal,
you should be home resting.
Now you get
in this cab at once.
Oh.
But you are going
somewhere in it.
Not at all.
I called it for you
when I saw you coming.
You really must
take better care
of your health, for my sake.
Driver, Beverley Arms.
-Oh, aren't you coming with me?
Not now.
I have a business appointment.
Bye bye, lambikins.
-Bye bye.
-Oh, taxi! Taxi!
-There's somebody in that cab.
In times like this,
we have to share a cab.
Oh, Eddie's going out of town,
so we've got to keep
our date tonight.
-Tonight?
-Mhm.
-But that's going to be
a little awkward.
-Well, darling, I'm sorry,
but if you want to do it,
it's got to be tonight.
Very well then.
Tonight.
You know, this is going
to cost you, bunnykins.
-I know better than you do.
-Oh, never mind.
It'll be worth it.
I'm so sorry
to keep you waiting.
What does that matter,
that you keep me waiting?
But I couldn't very well
leave an old friend without--
Oh, he's an old friend?
Well, he's the, uh,
first man I ever loved.
-So!
-Of course, neither of us
are the type to be faithful--
-Really?
But I'd do anything for him,
and he'd do anything for me.
Funny, isn't it?
-Hmph. Very funny.
I didn't know
it was that funny.
-That's what's so funny,
that you don't know
how funny it is.
-Repeat, please?
-I happen to be his wife.
Oh, well, peop--
you are Smetana?
Well-- well, uh,
this is such a coincidence.
I happen to be
your greatest admirer.
Indeed? Then perhaps
you can explain--
Well, you see,
I think you're the greatest
of all Wagnerian singers.
-No, really?
-Yes.
And if you knew
how I feel about Wagner--
-Ah, Wagner.
-Ah,
if he could only hear you sing.
-You think so?
-Mhm.
I think so too.
Wagner, he's my idol.
Ah, you have such tone.
Such timbre.
Such volume.
It's kind of you to say.
I'm awfully sorry,
but I have to get out here.
We must have tea one day
and talk of music.
Oh, I'd adore it.
I'll give you a ring.
-Yes, do.
You can get my telephone number
from my husband.
-Uh, oh.
-Oh, I just remember.
Wait! Wait!
-Goodbye!
What's that with you
and my husband?
Thanks for sharing your taxi--
and, uh, everything.
Incredible!
You're sure it's not a mistake
to go to the Briarcliff
on your honeymoon?
Course not.
Why should it be?
Way out there in the country--
what is there to do?
Oh, we'll walk
and swim and ride.
Aren't you ready yet, Janie?
Just a minute.
Oh, I'll finish that, Mom.
That's all right, darling.
I don't mind doing it.
I know, but I'd rather
do it myself.
Oh. Oh-- oh, I see.
Of course.
I'll wait for you downstairs.
They're almost ready.
They'll be down
in a moment or two.
Has everyone got rice?
I'm afraid the bags
are a little small,
but we can't waste food
these days, can we?
-Happy?
-Mhm.
You?
-Mhm.
Janie.
-What?
Janie, we're married.
I know it,
but I can't realize it.
-Oh, you're not scared, are you?
- A little.
Are you?
-Uh-huh. You know, it's kind
of a big responsibility
to take on.
I mean, a girl like you--
-Oh, are you sorry?
-Oh gosh, no.
Why, we can be together now
any time we like,
night or day.
-Nobody can say anything.
And I can kiss you
in front of your mother,
the senator, and thumb my nose
at all of them.
Why, Sonny!
Nyeah!
I'm sure they'll be down
in a moment.
Can't think
what's keeping them.
If we had an apartment,
we could spend our honeymoon
right here in town.
-Well, aren't you
gonna live here with your mother
after I go back?
No, I-- I think
I'd rather have my own place.
I'll ask Dad
to get us an apartment.
He's pretty slick
at that sort of thing.
Wonderful.
Say, we're wasting time.
That's right.
-Hurry up!
-All right.
-Where's your bag?
-Oh, uh, two down there
and one up here.
-Is this all you're taking?
-No, silly.
I've got two trunks
in the car.
I didn't think you could
get along with just three bags.
-Oh, golly, Mom.
-Janie, darling,
I do hope
you're not making a mistake.
-Oh.
-You will make her happy,
won't you?
-I'll do everything I can.
-There they go!
-Bye bye, Jamie!
- Bye!
- Bye!
Goodbye!
Sorry, my boy, but you can't
start your honeymoon yet.
What do you mean
I can't start my honeymoon yet?
Well, you want me to get
that money back for Janie
and her mother, don't you?
-Well, of course I do--
Well, then you'll have
to come with me for an hour
or two now.
And leave me here?
- Goodbye!
- Goodbye!
- Bye!
- Goodbye! Goodbye!
But after all,
your whole future's at stake
and I haven't very much time.
-I know, Dad,
but we haven't
very much time either.
They're wondering
why we aren't starting.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye!
After all, Janie,
you will be needing friends.
That's what's so awful about it.
They'll ask me questions.
What can I tell them?
-What can she tell them?
What does it matter
what she tells them?
Come on!
- Goodbye!
- Goodbye!
Janie, you'd better--
better have a story!
I wonder
if there's anything wrong.
What is it, darling?
What's happened?
Well, isn't it ridiculous?
I'm an abandoned woman.
Where did your husband go?
Well, he was suddenly
called away on a--
on a very important
government mission.
Oh, then he is coming back?
Well, of course, darling,
in a little while.
Oh, well,
let's go on celebrating
till he comes back.
What is it
that we have to do, Dad,
and why must we do it tonight?
-Numerology, my boy.
-Numerology? What in the--
How do you suppose
I got to the top
in less than a year?
-Numerology?
Do you know that the hairs
in your head are numbered?
Yeah? Well, maybe so, Dad,
but I still don't--
Tonight is a special night.
Yes, I thought
it was going to be.
There are electrical forces
working tonight.
Magnetic forces.
-Is that so?
If we take advantage of them,
we can win back
some of the money
Mrs. Prescott lost.
-How?
-By playing roulette.
-What?
By betting on certain numbers--
three, six, nine,
or any combination thereof.
I tell you, my boy,
if we do it, we can't lose.
And where are we going
to do all this?
At the 59 Club, of course,
where she lost it.
Trying to better your record,
Mr. Warrington?
No, it's a question of thinking
or drinking, Dan,
and I prefer drinking.
Well, who wouldn't?
You ever lose
your best girl, Dan?
Often.
-Is that what happened to you?
-Yeah, that's what.
Well, why didn't you say
you were celebrating?
I loved you
too little, too late,
baby, maybe.
Who can tell?
I guess that I gambled
with fate,
not too wisely,
nor too well.
One little lover's bow
and look what happened now.
I never dreamed, dear,
that it would mean farewell.
I knew that romance
was a game
that I shouldn't underrate,
but here I am left
with the same old blues
I hate to contemplate.
-Have you a twin sister?
-No.
I didn't count the cost.
I tossed a coin and lost,
and found that I loved you
too little
and too late.
Uh-oh.
What's happened?
Where's Janie?
We didn't bring Janie.
We came on business.
You mean to say
you left her alone
on her wedding night?
-Of course not.
Her mother's with her.
-Well, uh, what do you mean
you came here on business?
-We came to get back
some of the money
Mrs. Prescott lost here.
You mean to say you hope
to get it back in this joint?
This is where she lost it.
and found that I loved you
too little and too late!
Hello, Peter.
Why, hello, Tony.
I want you to meet
a couple of friends of mine.
Big plungers.
-Really?
Well, come this way, gentlemen,
please.
Say, we're gonna rook you out
of a fortune tonight.
-That so?
-Yes, sir.
We've got a system,
haven't we, Dad?
That's right.
-Numerology.
-What?
Got, uh, plenty of money
on hand, Angus?
These, uh, gentlemen
are big plungers.
I think
I can take care of them.
Good, good.
Then I'll tell the croupier
to take the limit off for you.
Thank you.
Just a second, please.
Uh, Sonny--
uh, how much money
have you got to bet?
Oh, I got a couple
of hundred dollars.
Is that all?
Well, it'll have to do.
Oh, wait a minute, Dad.
I think we'd better try
your system out
with say, uh, 10 bucks.
10 bucks?
Well, you're wasting my time.
Do you want
to stay here all night?
Definitely not.
But you know
I don't believe in gambling.
Oh, this isn't gambling.
Uh, $1,000 in $50s and $100s.
Uh, just the same,
I've got to be sure.
We'll start with $10.
Uh, give me, uh, one $10 chip.
One? Wouldn't you rather have
a lemonade with a cherry in it?
Listen, brother,
one look at your kisser
has the same effect on me.
Now, if you're on a number
that wins,
they pay you
35 times your money.
-They do?
-Sure. Now remember--
three, six, nine,
or any combination thereof.
Three-- Janie and me plus one.
Well, uh, why don't you
come on over to the club
and join me?
You don't have to gamble.
We couldn't
possibly do that, Peter.
It's Peter.
He wants us to join him
at the 59 Club.
Well, I must say,
that'd be better
than sitting around here.
Might cheer us up a bit,
pass the time.
He's right, Mom.
You two run along.
I'll stay here
and wait for Sonny.
Oh, nonsense.
If he's on government business,
there's no telling
how long he'll be.
I'll wager we'll have you back
before he gets here.
-Do you think we could?
-Sure.
You might leave a note
for Sonny, darling,
and have him phone you there.
But naturally, Mother,
I wouldn't think of going.
Oh.
Wait for us downstairs, Jimmy.
-Right you are.
-Thank you, Peter.
We'll be right over.
Good. I've got
a little surprise for you.
Oh!
Darling,
you want the senator
to get Sonny
on his friend's ship, don't you?
-Well, of course I do, darling.
-Well then, sweetie,
you've simply
got to be nice to Jimmy.
Well, gentlemen,
where would you like to sit?
Well, somewhere
near the croupier.
Just-- just a minute, please.
No more bets.
-Surely.
-Thank you, sir.
You're welcome.
- 13 black.
- 13's a winner, black.
13? That's not three, six, nine,
or any combination thereof.
-Course not.
Those are your lucky numbers.
Place your bets, please.
Oh, my lucky numbers.
Place your bets, please.
All bets down.
You sure I'll win?
I'll risk every cent
you've got on it.
-Okay.
-No, no.
- Over there, number three.
- All bets down.
Three, red.
-I won!
-Winner.
-I-- I won.
Hey, pay me.
Pay me. I won.
How much did I win?
-Uh, $360.
$360? Gee,
I should have bet
my whole $200.
Leave the whole
$360 up this time.
-All of it?
-Well, if you lose,
you're still only out 10 bucks.
Well, how much
would I win if I took back
my original 10 bucks?
-Let's see-- uh, $12,250.
Oh.
I'll try $100.
Place your bets, please.
All bets down.
Three, red.
That's right, $3,500.
-Incredible.
-Somebody has to win sometimes.
The law of averages, you know?
-Hey, I won more than this--
-Wait a minute.
Those brown ones
are worth $1,500 each.
Oh, $1,500 a--
- let's plunge.
- That's the spirit.
Leave it all on this time.
How much do I win
if I leave it all on?
$126,000.
A hundred and--
hundred and--
Don't risk it, kid.
Such luck can't last.
Not three times in succession.
How about staking half of it?
All right.
All right, half of it.
Half of, uh--
-Uh, that's about $2,000
in round numbers.
Say, what do you call
your system?
Numerology.
It's wonderful.
You-- you can't lose.
So.
Place your bets.
You know, I've seen that girl
somewhere before.
She's a very particular friend
of the director
who's making this picture.
He sticks her
in every scene he can.
- Mother, shh.
- Ohh.
Somebody might hear you.
-Why, hello there.
-Hello, Peter.
Why, Janie, I never expected
to see you here.
Look, why don't we all go
in the other room?
Sonny left her
just as they were starting
on their honeymoon.
He didn't leave me, Mother.
He merely had to attend
to some pressing business
for the government.
-Oh yeah?
Well, I don't trust
that fellow.
He's the most
honest person I know.
You can believe
every word he says.
And he's on
a government mission?
He certainly is.
Three, red.
I won! $70, 000.
If you weren't my partner,
I'd suspect something.
Get out of here.
Numerology? I never knew
you could depend on it before.
Yeah, here. Give him this.
-Why, Sonny.
Oh, hello. Hello.
This is outrageous.
Leaving you right
after the wedding ceremony
and coming here to gamble.
He has a good reason.
Good enough to make him
postpone his honeymoon?
Of course.
He's-- he's here to--
to watch somebody,
aren't you, Sonny?
Huh? Oh, yes.
Yes, yes, that's right.
Oh, hello, Senator.
How are you?
Nice to see you.
-Hm.
Place them over here.
-Man has incredible luck.
-Yes, he always has.
Oh, Mrs. Prescott,
uh, may I present
-Mr. Michael Angelo?
-Howdy-do.
Michael Angelo?
That's a very familiar name.
Aren't you well?
You look as if
you'd had a shock.
-I have.
-Oh, you poor man.
Have you taken anything?
-No, I've lost everything.
Oh. Well, what you need
is a good psychic.
Well, you want to know
what's caused your trouble,
don't you?
-Must have been a short circuit.
-What?
-Say, have--
have you ever heard
of numerology?
Oh yes, I took it once
from a redhead Egyptian
with green eyes.
I think he was
an Irishman, really.
Oh, none of this
is actually happening.
It must be a dream.
Oh, I know
what's wrong with you.
You've been losing money
at roulette.
-Yeah, plenty.
-Didn't you know
this table is crooked?
-Uh-- huh?
Well, of course.
It has a magnet
right underneath it.
The croupier can stop the ball
wherever he wants to.
-Who told you this?
This gentleman here,
Colonel Phyffe.
-Aha!
-Let's go and cash these in.
Just a minute, boy.
Who is it that you're watching?
-Huh?
Place your bets, please.
Make your bets.
-Shh.
-That's a military secret.
-Yeah.
But Sonny's in the Navy.
Well, that shows
how versatile he is.
There she is, sitting down
at the end of the table.
No more bets.
No more bets.
What? Why, that's the wife
of old Senator Bends.
I know.
What are you
watching her for, eh?
What are you watching her for?
Come on, Sonny.
Let's all go have a drink.
At the bar?
I love drinks at the bar.
Uh-oh.
Be careful with that stuff.
-Hiya, Les.
-Hi, pard.
-Uh, my numerologist.
-Oh. Oh.
I have a little
something for you.
Oh. I hope it's not too little.
I can't stand anything
too little.
That includes diamonds,
money, and, uh, men.
I promised her a third.
We couldn't have won, you know,
without her assistance.
-Oh, well, that's fair enough.
Why haven't we met before?
You're one little number
I haven't had the chance
to study.
-I don't suppose you do anything
except on certain days.
-Well, um,
that all depends
on the inducement.
Why don't you try tempting me?
Dad?
Just a moment, son.
$73,850.
Here's $10, Sunday.
Now you buy yourself a lemonade
with a cherry in it.
Now, uh--
-Uh, me,
or how much have you got for me?
Now here's the $50,000 back
that your mother-in-law
lost here.
And here's $23,850 for you.
It's a little short.
-Well, so am I,
so we won't quibble.
That's worth a big kiss.
Suppose it had been
five times that much.
You suppose it, sailor.
- Hector!
- My wife.
Stand by to render first aid.
I'm sure you'll both
be very happy.
There's nothing
like married life. Nothing.
Oh, hello, my lamb.
You're just in time
to congratulate
my young friend here.
-Your friend?
-Uh, he was married today.
-Hmph.
You look very pleased about it,
judging by that kiss.
Oh, don't be a silly filly.
That kiss was simply a--
Just say
they were congratulations.
-Yes.
-Why not?
It seems strange
that you are so happy
over this marriage.
Bride of groom
doesn't look so pleased.
Say, look here--
she thinks that I--
Oh, well, we can't help
what she thinks, can we?
-Yes, but--
-No, you see, he's still dazed
by his good fortune.
Come, honey bun,
I want to dance with my newest,
handsomest husband.
You'll excuse us.
-Yeah, but--
-Come along.
Now, I would like to know
what you meant by running off
and leaving me this afternoon.
Say, look here--
my wife's around here someplace.
Another wife?
Well, never mind.
I'm broad-minded.
Yes, but she's got her mother
and Senator Simpson with her
and they may not be.
But you've got to help your dad.
Think of all he's helped you
all your life.
And that woman
he's married to--
she, she's half wildcat.
Yes, but-- but she's not
watching us, is she?
If you think not,
try getting away.
-Oh, Tom Collins.
-Oh? How do you do, Mr. Collins?
Darling,
his name isn't Collins.
Why did you say it was?
I didn't.
Lady, the name is Dan Hannigan.
Uh, if it matters.
-Oh.
-Darling, let's forget it.
-Yes.
Yes, just pretend
it never happened.
-Let's start all over, shall we?
-Now, what'll you have, Liza?
-How about a Horse's Neck?
-A horse's neck?
Oh, I didn't bring
my coupon book.
I could make a Pink Lady
or a Black Widow.
Oh!
Suppose I give her
an old Navy Punch?
-What?
-If you do, she'll scream.
Well, there must be
something you'd like to try.
I know-- a Mickey Finn.
Mickey Finn.
I'll be back.
Oh, he did a double take,
like in the movies.
-That's right.
-I wonder if it's hard to do.
No, it's-- it's this way,
isn't it?
More like this, isn't it?
Oh, that's splendid.
You try it, dear.
-Nothing to it at all.
That was a perfect one, Janie.
Well, will you look at that?
Come on, Les.
Sing it out.
Oh no, don't do that, please.
You'll attract
too much attention.
I suppose he's got a good reason
for that too.
-Undoubtedly.
And I can guess what it is.
You don't suppose he wants
to be doing that, do you?
Frankly, yes.
He's obviously obeying orders,
trying to find out something.
Well, she can teach him plenty.
I loved you
too little, too late,
baby, maybe.
Who can tell, hm?
I guess that I gambled
with fate,
not too wisely,
nor too well.
One little lover's bow
and look what's happened now.
I never dreamed, dear,
that it would mean farewell.
But, but, baby--
baby, but but--
I knew that romance was a game
that I shouldn't underrate.
But here I am left
with the same old blues again
to contemplate.
I didn't count the cost.
I tossed a coin and lost,
and found
that I loved you too little
and too late.
Charming.
I was too upset
before to offer you
my congratulations.
Thank you so much.
-Very sweet of you.
Come to the bar
and we celebrate.
-Oh!
-Si, si!
Oh, I-- well, I'm, uh--
I'm very sorry, but I can't go
to the bar just now.
-No?
No, you see, um, uh--
there's a woman there
he'd rather not meet.
-Yes.
-Oh. Some other time then.
-Yes.
Uh, we'll give you a ring.
Look, near the flowers,
your diamond clip.
-My clip?
-Yes.
-Oh, where? Show me.
On the table, with a woman.
Sorry to disturb you.
I am Genya Smetana.
-You're what?
-Well, won't you sit down?
-Thank you.
-Allow me.
I've been admiring
the diamond clip.
Oh, it is beautiful, isn't it?
It's a wedding gift.
-Indeed.
Given to you by a person
named Phyffe, perhaps?
Why, yes.
My husband.
Your husband?
Impossible.
He's my husband.
-Your husband?
-He married me six months ago.
-Legally?
-What do you think?
Then-- then he's got two wives.
-What?
-He married this child today.
-I'll go and get him.
-Cheating wretch.
He said he had to buy
a present for a wedding,
but he didn't say his wedding.
I don't believe
a word of all this.
That's right, darling.
Neither do I.
Why should he marry her?
Why shouldn't he marry me?
Well, he must be
considerably younger.
This is too much.
He is 10 years older
than I am, at least.
Oh, I must say,
he doesn't look it.
It's a matter of opinion.
Well, that's my opinion.
Well, anyway, six months ago,
he was riding the waves.
Well, there's Sonny there.
I can't help
what you told my father--
-But Genya is over--
-If you can spare the time,
your wife would like
to have a few words with you.
You see?
I was expecting this.
Well.
But he's married to her.
They told me so.
-Oh no!
-Then he's got three wives.
Bless my soul.
-Janie.
Janie, I suppose
you've been wondering--
Quite right.
We've all been wondering.
You recognize
Madame Smetana then?
-Oh, well, sure.
-Oh, Sonny.
Did you or didn't you tell me
you are married to that girl
you were just dancing with?
-Sure I did.
-But Sonny--
But this woman says
you are married to her.
-Well, that's perfectly true.
-You admit that you're married
to both of them?
-Well, of course not.
But you just said
you were married
to that other girl.
-Yes, I know I said so--
And what about Madame Smetana?
I understand
you're married to her too.
-Who says so?
-She says so.
-I never said such thing.
-Oh, you certainly did.
-You just did.
-I certainly did not.
-Well, I must say, I--
-It certainly seemed as though
you did.
-You are all trying
to confuse the issue,
deliberately.
But I see through it.
-It's an order from Spinelli.
Okay. He owns the joint.
Come on, boys.
Back on the stand.
You are all in a league
with my husband.
Oh, shh.
Everybody's looking.
You needn't be so violent.
-Violent!
I'll show you
how to be violent!
We are privileged
to have with us
this evening
Madame Genya Smetana,
famous Wagnerian prima donna
who will sing for us
"The Evening Star"
from Tannhauser.
Now, please, miss.
I'm in a hurry.
Number 34.
-78.
-That's mine.
I don't have time. Please.
34. Right, there you go.
Oh, what have you got
against Spinelli?
First you rob him
at the table and now this.
How would you like to go
in on another deal with me?
-I listen to all propositions.
-Come.
That song brings back
such poignant memories.
They played it
at your dear father's funeral.
Or was it our wedding?
-Wedding?
Gosh, that reminds me.
As if I ever forgot.
Wait a minute, young man.
How is it that you're involved
with three different women?
Senator, I can't even
get involved with one woman.
If you children are going
to start off on your honeymoon,
you better hurry up
and change, darling.
I know, Mom.
We'll be right down.
Come along, Jimmy.
I'll give you a nightcap.
I still don't understand
any of it.
To me, it's most confusing.
-Most.
Do you know what I do
when things get too complicated?
I put them out
of my mind completely,
and in time,
they clear themselves up.
-In time?
-Mhm.
Hm.
Oh, look at that.
Quarter to six.
Oh, we've lost 18
of our 48 hours already.
Heavens.
I won't be five minutes.
-Oh, say, honey.
-Hm?
I've got an idea.
Why don't we stay here
the rest of tonight
and start on our honeymoon
in the morning?
We can't stay here
with Mother and the senator
and the servants about.
Oh, I wish we had an apartment.
Yeah, so do I.
I spoke to Dad about it.
He said he'd see
if he could find one for us.
Course, he's hardly
had time as yet.
I know. Don't worry, darling,
we can be in Briarclfif
in an hour or so.
Oh.
Why waste even an hour or two?
But it wouldn't be wasted.
After all,
we'd be alone together.
Aww.
Aw.
Hello?
Yes.
Oh, very well.
What's the matter?
-Well, I've got to hurry.
-What's the big idea?
I'm an air raid warden
and I've got to report for duty.
Yeah, but darling,
you can't go now.
But I'll be back
in less than an hour.
An hour?
Remind me to get one of those
in my bathroom.
Nice quiet spot, this.
Hello, honey.
Oh, very high class.
But nobody's eye
will spot us here.
-Hiya, babe.
-Hi, Colonel.
-Here is your slip.
-Oh, thanks.
It's a good thing
I'm leaving town tomorrow
before Spinelli
tracks me down.
Now maybe you won't want to go
when you find out
what I have in mind.
Got to unload this
on Peter Wellington III.
Atlas International Copper?
Aw, honey.
It's pretty, but he'd have to be
a moron to buy it.
We've got to convince him
it's valuable.
The same trick we worked
on that guy in St. Louis.
Could be.
I could always get the phony
"Wall Street Chronicle" printed.
-Uh-huh.
And I--
-Come back later, boy.
Yes, sir.
I could put up the 10 grand
for front money.
And Sonny can handle
the negotiations.
Uh-oh. Would he come in
on a deal like this?
Well, not if he knew.
We've got to fool him.
After all, he's getting
his own money back.
We've got to make him believe
that Atlas International Copper
has struck a rich vein.
-The newspaper gag'll do it.
-That's right.
-Same cut?
-How about it?
-Same cut.
-Wonderful.
Here's where I get
that mink coat
I've been wanting.
I've been wondering
who's gonna pay for it.
-Okay, you get a mink coat too.
The man with the big sombrero,
he's down in Mexico.
-Say, that girl is good.
He's got a heart as big
as that wonderful chapeau.
The man with the big sombrero,
he's strictly on the beam.
And every fair muchacha there
is crazy after him.
For when it rains,
when it pours,
they get under his big,
wonderful sombrero.
When it's hot
out of doors,
every lady loves
the shady caballero.
Ri-hoo!
They all come around
the market
to gather round his cart.
They push and shove,
for making love with him
is such an art,
this man with the big sombrero,
no bigger than his heart.
The man
with the big sombrero
lives down in Mexico.
He's got a hat as big as that,
a wonderful chapeau.
They all come around the market
to gather round his cart.
They push and shove,
for making love with him is--
such an art,
this man with the big sombrero,
no bigger than his heart!
This is all your fault.
But your own husband
stole your diamond clip
to give it another woman.
Didn't you want to know that?
-No.
And don't keep reminding me.
I could be so happy,
but you made me
quarrel with him,
so now I have to walk out.
-I made you?
-I have some pride.
What else could I do?
He's no good anyway.
Never was.
Your divorce
will be wonderful publicity.
-My divorce?
-Yes.
Who says I'm going to divorce?
But you must divorce him.
I've already given the story
to the newspapers
while you were packing.
-I never divorce him.
Do you hear?
Never!
I love him, the dog.
Then why have you packed?
Why are you leaving?
-To scare him.
I'm only taking few things
for overnight.
Do you think I give up
my new flat
that I have just furnished?
My souvenirs?
My paintings?
My wallpapers?
Look at that.
Made to order for me.
Wagner and his family
having a picnic.
That's Cosima
and that's Siegfried,
and that's Cousin Johanna.
Ah, Wagner, Wagner!
He is my inspiration.
Sonny?
Sonny?
Sonny.
Wake up!
Aw, come on.
Go on, let me alone,
will you, bub?
I got a liberty pass.
What?
Oh, you poor darling.
It's Janie.
Oh, Janie.
Janie.
You've been gone for hours.
I know.
It's morning.
Our wedding night is over.
I know.
If I ever get a crack
at Hitler, I--
Oh, never mind, Sonny.
We've got almost half
your leave left.
We'll crowd enough happiness
into those few hours
to last us for months.
The main thing
is we've got each other now.
I'll know, wherever you are,
that you're thinking of me,
and you'll know, wherever I am,
that I'm thinking of you.
Well, it'd be kinda nice
to have a little married life
to remember too, you know?
I mean, like,
keeping house together,
what newspaper to take,
what's wrong with the furnace
downstairs--
-Oh, I know.
We'll have all that someday.
All those heavenly little
difficulties that draw
two people closer together.
Janie, that's 9:30.
What are we waiting for now?
This is a swell gag, but I'm
getting kind of tired of it.
Hello?
Oh, hello, Dad.
Yeah, sure, go ahead.
But make it snappy, will you?
We're just about to shove off.
Now listen, Sonny--
I've got to see you at once
about that copper stock.
I can't tell you details
because Janie
might tell her mother
and her mother might tip Peter
off and spoil everything.
Just tell her it's urgent
and a big surprise for her.
Surprise?
Yeah, but Dad--
well, Dad, but--
well, okay, if you're sure
it will only take a few minutes.
Yes, I'll meet you.
Okay, the Beverley Arms, yes.
Yes, Dad, I'll--
I'll come alone.
Oh, Janie.
"Chronicle," extra!
Latest "Wall Street Chronicle,"
extra!
Extra, extra!
"Wall Street Chronicle," sir?
Now listen, son-- how would
you like to make 10 bucks?
Gee.
A couple of friends of mine
will be along here in a minute.
I'll give you 10 bucks to sell
them this paper as a gag.
"New Lode Discovered at Atlas
International Copper Mine."
They wouldn't fall for that,
would they?
Well, I'm gambling 10 bucks
that they will.
Okay. How will I know 'em?
Well now, one of them is a
great big tall,
handsome blond sailor,
and the other's just
an ordinary,
plain pudding-faced guy.
So you understand?
-Sure. Yes, sir.
Extra!
"Wall Street Chronicle!"
Extra! Extra!
Can I help you, sir?
I just one want to establish
a credit here
so I can pull my orders in.
Oh, certainly, sir.
To what amount?
Oh, say, uh, $10,000.
In what name, sir?
-Uh, Sonny Phyffe.
-Sonny Phyffe?
That's right, Sonny Phyffe.
I'll get you a receipt.
You certainly do get around.
Oh, there he is.
That's splendid.
Be meticulous, it pays.
You get a $15 raise from today.
-Well, hello, Sonny.
-Hello, Dad.
You remember Peter Warrington.
The third? Certainly.
Say, I bought that stock
from Peter as you suggested
and I got the whole thing
for $1.65.
-Quite a bargain.
-My taxi fare.
I just came along to see
what he's gonna do with it.
Well, stick around
and you'll see.
I didn't know you were connected
with this firm.
Well, very few people do.
There you are,
Dad-- 100 shares.
Now, how much
was it I promised you?
-$100 a share.
-Right.
$100 a share
for Atlas International Copper?
You haven't read
your morning paper.
Hey, boy-- where you going?
I'm taking these papers up
to Miss Pink
in Mr. Haywood's office.
-Well, hurry!
Don't you know
Mr. Haywood's waiting?
Mr. Haywood died last week.
Died? Why doesn't anybody
tell me these things?
Let's see-- 100 shares
at a $100 a share.
That, uh--
-Mr. Phyffe?
-Yes?
-Here's your receipt.
Thank you, my boy. You've been
very quick and efficient,
and I shall mention it
personally to Mr. Wagner.
You wait here a minute, son,
and I'll have our cashier
make you out a check for this.
"New Lode Discovered at Atlas
International Copper Mines."
There it is.
-Uh-huh.
Hurry up.
Yeah, I beg your pardon.
Goodbye.
I just established
a credit here for $10,000.
Please make out a check
for the full amount.
But you just paid in the
$10,000 in a few minutes ago.
That is right.
May I ask why you changed
your mind?
You may. I sometimes do,
so I won't get into a rut.
Oh, I see.
Make it out to,
uh, Sonny Phyffe.
Throw that in the wastebasket.
"This is the most spectacular
strike in 10 years
and it is generally predicted
that Atlas Inter--"
"--that Atlas
International Copper stock
will soar to new heights
on the strength
of this discovery."
Here's your check made out
for $10,000
to Mr. Sonny Phyffe.
That's exactly right.
-Here you are.
-Oh, gosh, Dad. Thanks.
Let me have a look at that.
It's a Boughton
and Company check all right.
Any time you get hold
of any more of that stock,
just bring it in.
We're on the market
for all we can pick up.
Now you'll have to excuse me.
I've got to see Boughton
on a rather pressing matter.
Flash Gordon's in an awful mess.
I beg your pardon.
Thank you very much.
Who was that man?
I haven't an idea.
I know that.
I wonder what he wanted.
Maybe to light his cigar.
Hi, sailor.
Your father working
today for a change?
Yes. You want him?
No thanks, honey.
I just want to see him.
I, uh-- I have
some stock for him.
Atlas International Copper?
Mhm. A romantic souvenir.
Well, he just stepped
into Mr. Boughton's office.
Come on, I'll find him for you.
All right.
Hello.
Did you bring me that stock?
1,000 shares.
A friend gave it to me
as a going away gift
and then he went away.
Just in time, too.
You don't know it, but even
the five-and-ten-cent store
wouldn't handle
this stuff until today.
Really? Well,
how much do you want for it?
As much as I can get for it.
But I'll take $50 a share.
Oh, that's more than
I expected to pay.
That's more than
I expected to get,
until I heard
that you wanted it.
Very well then.
$50 a share.
Mr. Boughton, you know that man
that was just in here?
No. Who was he?
I don't know,
but he's just bought
100 shares
of Athens International Copper
at $100 a share.
The man must be mad.
And now he's bickering
for 1,000 more at 50.
But the stock is worthless!
It was, but not now.
Look at this.
"New Lode Discovered at Atlas
International Copper Mines."
Very well then, $50 a share.
That'll be an even $50,000.
I'll get you a check for it.
Oh, wait a minute.
I don't want a check.
Oh, but I'm afraid we don't
carry such large sums
in cash here, do we, Boughton?
Most certainly not.
Well, it was nice seeing you.
But you can cash a Boughton
and Company check anywhere.
The crocuses
are lovely in the park.
All right,
if you don't mind waiting,
I'll go to the bank
and get cash.
Come along, Sonny.
Uh, thanks very much, Boughton.
I'll give you 55 a share
for that stock.
Oh, but I-- I couldn't do that,
could I?
Well, 60 then, and you can
come right along with me now
to my bank and get the money.
Oh, but Colonel Phyffe
would be cross with me if,
if he didn't get this stock.
Well, I'll sell
it to him later on,
if he really wants it badly.
Oh.
What do you think, Mr. Boughton?
Well, Sonny, you've done your
part of the deal very well,
so back you go to join Janie.
Well, at least I've got 24 hours
of my honeymoon left.
Taxi!
Janie? Janie?
Mrs. Phyffe is gone, sir.
What do you mean gone?
Gone where?
I don't know, sir, but out
she went, bag and baggage,
just after Mr. Peter left her.
-What?
Mrs. Prescott might know
something, sir,
if she can remember.
-Where is she?
Oh, she is gone too,
sir-- with the senator.
Oh.
-But they'll be back.
I'm afraid you'll have to wait.
What do you think
I've been doing?
Are you in here, my lamb?
Oh, hello.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Well, I didn't expect
to see you here.
Oh, I just moved in.
So I see.
I hope you're comfortable.
Well, not yet, but I think
I can make it fit to live in.
It has possibilities.
You're not being
too optimistic?
Well, I'll be able
to tell better
when I get rid of some
of this junk.
Oh, it was sweet of you
to take this apartment for us.
Yes, wasn't it?
I knew the instant Peter said
he was going to meet Sonny here
that this was the surprise
Sonny mentioned,
so I thought I'd surprise
the both of you
and just move right in.
Well, you certainly
surprised me.
I thought I'd get settled
and take a nap
before Sonny got here,
but I simply couldn't rest
in all this disorder.
It wasn't like
this before you came.
Oh, say-- do you know
what I think?
Some woman left this apartment
in a hurry.
Lots of her clothes
were still in the cupboard
and the bureau drawers.
The police
were probably after her.
And judging by her things
and this perfume,
I can guess why.
That perfume cost $50 a bottle.
Good heavens, it's you again.
How in the world
did you get in here?
With my latchkey.
You have a latchkey to my flat?
Your flat?
So, he has installed
you here now,
the moment my back is turned.
Oh, Genya, my lamb,
that isn't exactly--
You can't pull my wool
over my eyes this time.
My clothes,
my best hats and dresses--
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
So many of them
were out of style.
What?
Well, take this, for instance.
I paid $200 for that dress.
-But how long ago?
-A month ago.
Oh, I saw that model
almost two years ago.
Oh, you must be mistaken.
That's a very smart frock.
What do you know about it?
Well, I don't know
anything about it--
Of course,
if you took this off--
What are you doing?
There, that's better,
don't you think?
You have ruined it.
And this hat--
Supposed to be amusing.
Well, it is.
I suppose this is supposed
to be amusing too.
Sonny!
Sonny!
Hello.
You got your hat on.
Oh, thanks.
This time,
you have gone too far.
Renting my flat to this woman.
Letting her wreck my clothes!
Oh, look. Look at my beautiful
new mink coat.
Oh, you're an old darling
to give it to me.
Oh, help.
Why, I didn't see you.
Now, I know what you're
thinking, but you're wrong.
And you can explain this?
But of course.
We're business partners, see?
And this woman?
-Oh, he's my daddy.
-What?
I was afraid you wouldn't
marry me if you knew the truth.
You know, I'm not 42.
Hrmph. You don't think I will
believe that, do you?
Well then, you two are married?
-Yes.
-Unfortunately.
Mother!
What?
Oh, but then this diamond clip
is really yours.
Yes, but you must keep it
as a wedding gift.
Oh, I wouldn't think
of such a thing.
But I insist.
Hello?
Hello, Dad.
Dad, is Janie there?
Yes. Uh, she's moved in.
It seems there's been some
small misunderstanding.
I know, I just heard about it.
Gosh.
-That was Sonny.
-Where is he?
He's still at your house.
Oh, good heavens.
I must dress and get over
there at once.
Goodbye, daddy.
How-- oh.
How far to the museum?
Two blocks over.
Okay. I've gotta meet
my wife there.
Hey, taxi, wait a minute!
Sorry, but this is very
urgent business.
You'll have to drop me.
It won't be far out of your way.
Jump in.
Anything for a man at service.
Thank you. Beverley Arms!
But I still don't understand
where all the money came from.
Well, I sold the copper stock.
I thought you said
the stock was worthless.
It is. But we made Peter
think it isn't.
Peter?
That's the other fellow
that Janie didn't marry.
Oh.
Thanks. Thanks very much.
Pleasure. Any time.
Hey, taxi!
Would you mind
dropping me somewhere?
I'm in such a rush.
Why, surely.
Where you going?
Oh, thanks so much.
Havemeyer Place.
Oh, that's funny.
I just came from there.
I guess--
-Well, where's Janie?
-She just went home to join you.
-Oh, gosh.
-Sonny!
Just a minute.
I understand everything now.
Oh. Here's the money
back for your stock.
Gosh, Dad, thanks.
Well, you got it back just
like you said you would.
Now, how about
a little drink on it, huh?
Oh, uh, no thanks.
I just want to get home and--
Little drink first.
Come on,
a little appetizer, huh?
Well.
Thanks!
Come on, let's get out of here
before another invasion.
Come on.
Mrs. Phyffe.
Where's Mr. Phyffe?
He just rushed out
a few minutes ago.
-Rushed out?
-In an awful hurry.
And your mother went
a few minutes later.
Said she was going to see
the new apartment.
Oh.
Taxi!
If I ever live through this--
I'm sorry, I've got to go back.
Oh. Why can't you drop me
at the museum?
But that's out of my way.
But my-- my wife
is waiting there!
How long have you been married?
Oh, eight years.
She'll wait.
Yeah, I'm afraid so.
-Hello.
-Oh, hello.
Janie isn't with you?
-No.
-Isn't she with you?
No, we missed each other.
Well, why don't
you go and get her?
Oh, I'm on my way.
Oh, will you phone her please
and tell her to wait there?
Yes, that's a good idea.
And here's your money back
for the stock,
just as Dad promised.
And Janie has the money
that you lost at the 59 Club.
Sonny, dear, wait.
We-- we came to explain
about the money.
Well, not now.
Please, there's no time.
Listen, darling.
Peter and I just concocted
that story.
He didn't take my T&W stock
and I didn't really lose
$50,000 at the 59 Club.
We just made that up.
-You just made that up?
-Yes.
But where did you get that Atlas
International Copper stock?
Oh, he just gave me that to make
the story more plausible.
And then bought it back
from Leslie for $70,000?
Certainly not.
I never bought it back.
I didn't think
it mattered who bought it,
as long as I sold it.
Who did buy it?
Boughton.
The president
of Boughton and Company?
Yes, he outbid me.
Then we swindled him
out of all this money.
Dad, do you mean that
there really wasn't a new lode
discovered at the Atlas
International copper mines?
Why, of course there wasn't.
But you didn't ask Boughton
to buy that stock.
He horned in,
trying to gyp you out of it.
Well, just the same, all this
money's gotta be given back.
I'll take care of it, Sonny.
Oh, thanks, Dad.
Please, phone Janie, will you?
Oh, you have been sweet.
Psst! Keep going, quick!
My motor's dead.
Oh, I'm not surprised.
Janie!
What?
Sonny!
Janie, where--
-What?
-Hurry, can't you?
Before they get through
playing tag.
Taxi!
Oh, hello.
Back to Havemeyer Place.
Say, what do you do?
Just ride back and forth?
Mhm. Passes the time.
La la la la la, la
la la la la la, la la la la,
la la la, no, no, no.
La, la la la la la, la la
la la, la la la,
no no, no.
I used to sing too,
when I was a little girl.
- Really?
- No-o-o-o!
No!
-Course, I was much better then.
-Mm, could be.
Everyone said I should do
something with my voice.
-But they didn't say what?
-No.
I was only six
when I first sang in public.
-Oh.
-And even then,
the critics said
I should go far.
Oh, I can understand that.
You sing too, no?
You answer your own questions,
don't you?
Ah, the bell.
I love bells.
Telephone bells, doorbells--
I find them so exciting.
Come in.
-Press.
-News.
Tell us about your divorce,
Madame Smetana.
There is going to be no divorce.
But your manager telephoned us.
Come in.
You can see for yourself.
My husband will give you
a drink.
Hey, that's not a bad idea.
Gentlemen from the press,
darling.
Help yourselves, boys.
Step right up.
So long. Thanks a lot.
We'll see you again sometime,
we hope!
I don't doubt it.
I'm not taking any more chances.
I'm walking.
-Okay.
-$6.80.
-What?
We're off to Briarcliff. Flory.
Tell Mother, will you?
-I will, if you like, madam.
But you've so little time left.
If I was you, I wouldn't want
to spend any more of it
in motorcars.
What would you do, Flory?
Nothing wrong with Miss Janie's
apartment right here.
That's right, there isn't.
Thanks, Flory.
Well, I've certainly had
a lot of fun for it.
I waited so long for you
at that museum,
they began to take me
for a regular exhibit.
Where have you been?
Why, I wouldn't dare
to tell you.
Where are they?
Miss Janie and her husband, sir?
Yes, yes, yes, of course.
I must see them at once.
-Has anything happened, sir?
-Good news.
I've arranged his transfer
to another ship,
but he must leave immediately.
-Immediately?
-Yes, yes.
Where are they?
-They-- they've gone--
Come, come, come.
To Briarcliff.
Briarcliff.
Bad luck.
Yes, sir.
You know,
we have a lot in common.
-So?
-You're a Wagnerian singer,
I'm a Wagnerian singer.
Where have you sung Wagner?
I sang "Tannhauser" at college.
"Tannhauser!"
Which role did you sing?
I was the third pilgrim from my
left in the "Pilgrim's Chorus."
I'll show you.
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