1 00:00:20,652 --> 00:00:23,848 Ladies and gentlemen... 2 00:00:23,915 --> 00:00:26,696 the motion picture you are about to see... 3 00:00:26,763 --> 00:00:28,901 is a story of music. 4 00:00:28,970 --> 00:00:32,351 I play the role of Tom Miller, an agent- 5 00:00:32,425 --> 00:00:34,312 a small-time theatrical agent... 6 00:00:34,376 --> 00:00:36,481 who had been a- 7 00:00:36,552 --> 00:00:39,235 Well, you'll see. 8 00:00:39,304 --> 00:00:43,013 This motion picture was photographed in the grandeur of CinemaScope... 9 00:00:43,079 --> 00:00:45,729 and- 10 00:00:45,799 --> 00:00:47,708 Pardon me. 11 00:00:57,892 --> 00:01:00,193 As I was saying, this motion picture... 12 00:01:00,260 --> 00:01:03,041 was photographed in the grandeur of CinemaScope... 13 00:01:03,108 --> 00:01:07,330 and in gorgeous, lifelike color by Deluxe. 14 00:01:11,073 --> 00:01:14,585 Gorgeous, lifelike color by Deluxe! 15 00:01:23,647 --> 00:01:27,356 Sometimes, you wonder who's minding the store. 16 00:01:29,502 --> 00:01:33,145 Oh, yes. Our story is about music... 17 00:01:33,213 --> 00:01:35,798 not the music of long ago... 18 00:01:35,868 --> 00:01:39,129 but the music that expresses the culture... 19 00:01:39,196 --> 00:01:43,057 the refinement and the polite grace of the present day. 20 00:01:45,819 --> 00:01:48,185 She can't help it The girl can't help it 21 00:01:48,250 --> 00:01:50,322 She can't help it The girl can't help it 22 00:01:50,393 --> 00:01:53,240 If she walks by the menfolks get engrossed 23 00:01:53,305 --> 00:01:55,279 She can't help it The girl can't help it 24 00:01:55,352 --> 00:01:58,221 If she winks an eye the bread slice turn to toast 25 00:01:58,296 --> 00:02:00,270 She can't help it The girl can't help it 26 00:02:00,344 --> 00:02:03,442 Yeah, she's got a lot of what they call the most 27 00:02:03,511 --> 00:02:05,616 She can't help it The girl can't help it 28 00:02:05,687 --> 00:02:08,621 The girl can't help it She was born to please 29 00:02:08,694 --> 00:02:10,602 She can't help it The girl can't help it 30 00:02:10,677 --> 00:02:13,360 And she's got a figure made to squeeze 31 00:02:13,429 --> 00:02:15,850 She can't help it The girl can't help it 32 00:02:15,924 --> 00:02:18,793 Won't you kindly be aware 33 00:02:18,868 --> 00:02:21,355 - The girl can't help it - The girl can't help it 34 00:02:23,827 --> 00:02:26,216 She can't help it The girl can't help it 35 00:02:26,291 --> 00:02:29,104 If she walks by the menfolks get engrossed 36 00:02:29,169 --> 00:02:31,176 She can't help it The girl can't help it 37 00:02:31,249 --> 00:02:34,315 If she winks an eye the bread slice turn to toast 38 00:02:34,385 --> 00:02:37,101 She can't help it The girl can't help it 39 00:02:37,168 --> 00:02:39,557 Yeah, she's got a lot of what they call the most 40 00:02:39,632 --> 00:02:41,606 She can't help it The girl can't help it 41 00:02:41,679 --> 00:02:44,810 The girl can't help it She was born to please 42 00:02:44,879 --> 00:02:46,853 She can't help it The girl can't help it 43 00:02:46,926 --> 00:02:49,958 And she's got a figure made to squeeze 44 00:02:50,029 --> 00:02:52,101 She can't help it The girl can't help it 45 00:02:52,173 --> 00:02:54,726 Won't you kindly be aware 46 00:02:54,797 --> 00:02:57,382 - The girl can't help it - The girl can't help it 47 00:02:57,452 --> 00:02:59,873 Because I'm hoping obviously 48 00:02:59,948 --> 00:03:02,435 That someday the answer would be 49 00:03:02,507 --> 00:03:05,768 The girl can't help it that she's in love with me 50 00:03:05,834 --> 00:03:08,038 She can't help it The girl can't help it 51 00:03:23,847 --> 00:03:26,694 Still bringing your acts around to catch free drinks, huh? 52 00:03:26,759 --> 00:03:29,124 - Okay, Nick, put it on my tab. - Hmm. 53 00:03:29,189 --> 00:03:33,051 If I can find room. 54 00:03:33,125 --> 00:03:35,775 Hello? Huh? 55 00:03:35,844 --> 00:03:39,007 Yeah, he's here. It's for you. 56 00:03:40,291 --> 00:03:44,185 Hello? Yes, this is Miller. 57 00:03:44,259 --> 00:03:46,234 Sorry, I can't talk now. 58 00:03:46,307 --> 00:03:49,404 I'm just closing a big deal on one of my acts. 59 00:03:52,577 --> 00:03:56,318 It's closed. I make fast deals. 60 00:03:56,384 --> 00:04:00,923 Tonight? No, I'm working on another big deal tonight. 61 00:04:00,991 --> 00:04:03,412 What's that address again? 62 00:04:03,487 --> 00:04:07,643 942 Park Avenue? 63 00:04:09,373 --> 00:04:12,406 Apartment 1502. 64 00:04:12,477 --> 00:04:14,931 I might make it after all. 65 00:04:15,004 --> 00:04:17,076 Okay, 8:30. 66 00:04:40,472 --> 00:04:42,860 - I'm Miller. - I'm Mousie. 67 00:04:50,357 --> 00:04:52,909 In there. He's expecting you. 68 00:04:54,484 --> 00:04:56,393 Who is? 69 00:05:09,969 --> 00:05:11,824 Hey, Miller. 70 00:05:11,889 --> 00:05:13,743 Grab yourself a chair. 71 00:05:47,210 --> 00:05:49,762 Lay off the booze, Miller. 72 00:06:05,862 --> 00:06:08,610 Put the other reel on, Mousie. 73 00:06:10,597 --> 00:06:14,306 I love old movies at home. Like TV, except no commercials. 74 00:06:14,372 --> 00:06:17,667 - Glad you could come, Miller. - Thanks, Mr. - 75 00:06:17,731 --> 00:06:19,967 Murdock. You can forget the mister. 76 00:06:20,035 --> 00:06:24,028 My friends call me Marty. Fats Marty. 77 00:06:24,098 --> 00:06:27,545 - Fats Marty? - Ring a bell? 78 00:06:27,617 --> 00:06:29,527 Vaguely, I seem to remember the name. 79 00:06:29,600 --> 00:06:32,949 Vaguely. Vaguely everyone remembers. Vaguely, I don't like it. 80 00:06:33,025 --> 00:06:34,879 - My memory isn't the best. - Forget it. 81 00:06:34,944 --> 00:06:37,911 - Drink? - I got the idea you were hoarding it. 82 00:06:37,984 --> 00:06:40,667 That's brandy. You're a scotch-over-the-rocks man. 83 00:06:40,735 --> 00:06:42,677 Didn't want you to make a mistake in the dark. 84 00:06:42,751 --> 00:06:45,117 I know everything about the people I do business with. 85 00:06:45,182 --> 00:06:48,759 Except with you, business ain't been so good lately, huh? 86 00:06:48,829 --> 00:06:50,934 As long as you know, I won't waste time lying. 87 00:06:51,005 --> 00:06:53,044 Right. I got no time to waste. 88 00:06:53,116 --> 00:06:55,287 Tom Miller. Small-time agent. 89 00:06:55,356 --> 00:06:57,690 Once, a touch of class, but been dropping steadily. 90 00:06:57,755 --> 00:07:00,821 Owes two, maybe three g's spread around town the hard way- 91 00:07:00,891 --> 00:07:04,785 office rent, apartment, big bar bills. 92 00:07:04,859 --> 00:07:10,040 Hey, you even had your Diner's Club card canceled. 93 00:07:10,105 --> 00:07:12,690 You left out I owe the paperboy. 94 00:07:12,760 --> 00:07:16,469 I also left out you once had a great nose for finding new talent. 95 00:07:16,535 --> 00:07:18,804 Dug up some big canaries. 96 00:07:18,871 --> 00:07:20,726 But the booze got in your way. 97 00:07:20,791 --> 00:07:23,409 Couldn't hold on to the canaries, right? 98 00:07:26,805 --> 00:07:29,936 Right. Anything else I can tell you? 99 00:07:30,005 --> 00:07:33,168 Like how my drinking got in the way is my business? 100 00:07:33,236 --> 00:07:35,375 Thanks for the old movie and the autobiography. 101 00:07:35,444 --> 00:07:38,291 Integrity. Hey, I like that. 102 00:07:38,355 --> 00:07:41,104 Even when you can't afford it, huh? 103 00:07:43,283 --> 00:07:45,867 That makes it integrity. 104 00:07:45,937 --> 00:07:50,792 Hey. Hey, you got a point there. 105 00:07:50,865 --> 00:07:53,101 Okay, cool off. 106 00:07:53,168 --> 00:07:57,062 Besides havin' an eye for talent, you never mix business with pleasure. 107 00:07:57,136 --> 00:07:59,983 Kept your hands off the lady clients. 108 00:08:00,047 --> 00:08:02,468 That I like. 109 00:08:02,543 --> 00:08:07,844 Sit down, Mr. Miller. We're both a couple of has-beens... temporarily. 110 00:08:07,917 --> 00:08:10,186 Come on. Sit down. 111 00:08:10,253 --> 00:08:12,140 All right, roll it, Mousie. 112 00:08:12,204 --> 00:08:14,058 - Here's your drink. - Thanks. 113 00:08:14,124 --> 00:08:17,418 I collect old newsreels I got personal interests in. 114 00:08:19,372 --> 00:08:22,667 Mayor of New York personally attacks illegal gambling. 115 00:08:22,731 --> 00:08:26,526 At last, Mayor hits jackpot. 116 00:08:27,977 --> 00:08:31,489 Mayor bids bon voyage to slots. Now other poor fish can gamble. 117 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:35,971 Meanwhile, back at the municipal court... 118 00:08:36,040 --> 00:08:39,902 the king of the slot machine syndicate, Slim Murdock, is taken into custody. 119 00:08:39,975 --> 00:08:43,204 I was Slim Murdock in those days. 120 00:08:43,270 --> 00:08:47,491 Gambling equipment seized in raid on Murdock's Long Island casino burns. 121 00:08:47,557 --> 00:08:51,834 Tip by rival mobster Legs Wheeler resulted in killing 13 of Murdock's mob. 122 00:08:51,908 --> 00:08:54,363 Murdock, escorted to court, vows to wipe out Wheeler. 123 00:08:54,436 --> 00:08:56,802 I got out of that one too. 124 00:08:56,867 --> 00:08:59,485 We had lawyers in those days. 125 00:08:59,555 --> 00:09:04,507 Besides, I jumped bail. That's how come I took my first trip to the continent. 126 00:09:04,578 --> 00:09:07,360 Look. I was kind of a talent scout myself then. 127 00:09:07,425 --> 00:09:11,450 Slim Murdock relaxes on Riviera. 128 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:19,742 While New York crime commission seeks his extradition... 129 00:09:19,807 --> 00:09:21,781 Slim Murdock, slot machine king... 130 00:09:21,855 --> 00:09:25,269 puts on weight making whoopee with European bathing beauties. 131 00:09:25,342 --> 00:09:27,251 Nice goin', Fats. 132 00:09:27,325 --> 00:09:29,266 "Fats." 133 00:09:29,340 --> 00:09:32,853 That European cuisine and no work put the lard on. 134 00:09:32,924 --> 00:09:35,574 Gave me a moniker I never could lose. 135 00:09:35,644 --> 00:09:38,677 Well, I had me a time over there. 136 00:09:38,747 --> 00:09:41,845 Then I got lonely for my native land. 137 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:46,191 You know, "Breeds there a man with soul so dead." 138 00:09:46,265 --> 00:09:49,810 You know that one? Well, my lawyer tells me the heat's off. 139 00:09:49,881 --> 00:09:52,401 So I come home. But I don't know till I'm back... 140 00:09:52,473 --> 00:09:54,447 my lawyer's disbarred. 141 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:58,196 Atlanta Penitentiary, the future home of Fats Murdock... 142 00:09:58,263 --> 00:10:01,907 indicted on three counts of income tax evasion. 143 00:10:01,974 --> 00:10:04,624 Now comes the sad part. 144 00:10:04,694 --> 00:10:07,028 Fats, handcuffed, arrives to start prison term... 145 00:10:07,093 --> 00:10:09,548 on tip supplied T-men by Legs Wheeler. 146 00:10:09,621 --> 00:10:12,271 A colorful figure, Fats will lose that color behind bars. 147 00:10:12,340 --> 00:10:16,082 A big man once. Now, just another number. 148 00:10:23,441 --> 00:10:27,052 Fats Marty. Of course. 149 00:10:27,121 --> 00:10:30,830 The top boy behind the slot machines. 150 00:10:30,897 --> 00:10:33,766 I should have remembered. 151 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:35,945 Sorry, Fats. 152 00:10:36,016 --> 00:10:37,925 I- 153 00:10:40,207 --> 00:10:43,981 It's all right, Tommy boy. It's all right. 154 00:10:44,046 --> 00:10:47,755 Nobody remembers Fats no more, Tommy boy. 155 00:10:47,821 --> 00:10:50,406 But things used to be different. 156 00:10:50,476 --> 00:10:53,858 I'd drive down those streets and scare people silly. 157 00:10:53,932 --> 00:10:55,787 I was somebody. 158 00:10:55,852 --> 00:10:59,200 Used to get a brand-new, bulletproof convertible every year... 159 00:10:59,275 --> 00:11:03,332 ringside tables, best box at the Polo Grounds right next to the mayor's. 160 00:11:03,401 --> 00:11:05,572 You know what I mean? 161 00:11:05,641 --> 00:11:07,496 I know. 162 00:11:07,561 --> 00:11:12,448 Now I'm so dead, I don't even rate a mention in one of those scandal magazines. 163 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:16,065 You used to be a big man. You don't like to be small potatoes. 164 00:11:16,135 --> 00:11:18,022 You wanna come back, don't you? 165 00:11:18,088 --> 00:11:20,095 I sure can't go back any further. 166 00:11:20,167 --> 00:11:22,719 - Then we're in business, right? - Right. 167 00:11:22,790 --> 00:11:25,637 - What business? - Show business. 168 00:11:25,701 --> 00:11:29,661 I got a dame, see. A nice, sweet, innocent dame. 169 00:11:29,732 --> 00:11:32,579 I'm nuts about her, but she's a nobody. 170 00:11:32,645 --> 00:11:35,099 How can I marry a nobody? You saw. 171 00:11:35,172 --> 00:11:38,139 I was up there once. That's where you come in. 172 00:11:38,211 --> 00:11:39,967 You're gonna make her into a star. 173 00:11:40,035 --> 00:11:42,488 Then the dame and me, we got mutual interests. 174 00:11:42,561 --> 00:11:45,790 We're, uh- We're compatible, maybe even happy. 175 00:11:45,857 --> 00:11:47,712 For openers, I pay all your bills. 176 00:11:47,777 --> 00:11:49,915 So you got nothin' to worry about except to concentrate... 177 00:11:49,984 --> 00:11:51,926 on buildin' the dame into a big canary. 178 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:56,407 Only remember, hands off, like you got the rep for. 179 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:58,334 You'll take me out of hock? 180 00:11:58,399 --> 00:12:01,082 Besides 10 g's now, advance against your 10%... 181 00:12:01,151 --> 00:12:03,004 besides a drawin' account for songs... 182 00:12:03,069 --> 00:12:07,225 special materials, special arrangements, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. 183 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:09,595 - It's a deal? - It's a deal. 184 00:12:09,661 --> 00:12:13,337 Signed, sealed, and now... delivered! 185 00:12:15,547 --> 00:12:17,522 - Hey, Mousie! - Yeah, boss? 186 00:12:17,596 --> 00:12:19,450 Bring in my future star. 187 00:12:19,515 --> 00:12:21,783 - Yeah, boss. - Easy, Fats. 188 00:12:21,849 --> 00:12:24,566 You know, you just can't take any girl and make her a star. 189 00:12:24,633 --> 00:12:26,640 You've done it before. I can name half a dozen- 190 00:12:26,713 --> 00:12:29,200 Not me, Fats. The girls had talent. 191 00:12:29,273 --> 00:12:32,720 The public made them stars. I've met guys like you before. 192 00:12:32,792 --> 00:12:35,606 They fall for some dame. They think she's got something special. 193 00:12:35,672 --> 00:12:37,526 But usually, she's got nothing. 194 00:12:37,591 --> 00:12:40,406 I could lie to you, Fats, let you take me off the hook... 195 00:12:40,471 --> 00:12:42,673 take your 10 grand, go through the motions with your girl. 196 00:12:42,742 --> 00:12:45,130 I can't do it. Call it integrity... 197 00:12:45,205 --> 00:12:48,052 or some other dirty word, but I can't do it. 198 00:12:48,117 --> 00:12:51,564 The girl would take one look at me and know I wasn't interested in handling her. 199 00:12:51,636 --> 00:12:54,952 So if you don't mind, I don't wanna embarrass her, Fats. 200 00:12:55,028 --> 00:12:58,508 I'll beat it before she shows. 201 00:13:00,754 --> 00:13:03,055 Mr. Miller... 202 00:13:03,121 --> 00:13:04,975 Miss Jerri Jordan. 203 00:13:05,041 --> 00:13:07,942 I made up the Jerri Jordan myself. It'll look good in lights. 204 00:13:08,017 --> 00:13:11,180 - You like it? - Very much. 205 00:13:11,249 --> 00:13:15,852 Tommy boy, I'm puttin' her in your hands, figuratively speaking. 206 00:13:15,919 --> 00:13:18,952 You got six weeks to have her a star. 207 00:13:19,023 --> 00:13:21,356 You know, the first thing- Six weeks? 208 00:13:21,421 --> 00:13:23,494 Oh, easy, Fats. It takes time. 209 00:13:23,566 --> 00:13:26,860 - Rome wasn't built in a day. - She ain't Rome. 210 00:13:26,925 --> 00:13:29,794 What we're talkin' about is already built. 211 00:13:29,868 --> 00:13:32,803 - Right? - No argument. 212 00:14:31,597 --> 00:14:33,637 Beat it, deadbeat. 213 00:14:33,710 --> 00:14:36,295 Scotch. 214 00:14:36,365 --> 00:14:38,307 Bottle of scotch. 215 00:14:42,859 --> 00:14:45,030 Hey. 216 00:14:45,098 --> 00:14:47,138 What'd you do, find uranium somewhere? 217 00:14:47,210 --> 00:14:50,308 Yep. In Rome, Nicky boy. 218 00:14:50,378 --> 00:14:52,233 In Rome. 219 00:14:52,298 --> 00:14:54,719 - Cigars? Cigarettes? - Hmm. 220 00:14:54,793 --> 00:14:58,982 Cigars? Cigarettes? 221 00:14:59,048 --> 00:15:00,957 Why not? 222 00:15:07,334 --> 00:15:09,952 We'll smoke 'em tomorrow, honey. 223 00:15:11,590 --> 00:15:13,532 But tonight... 224 00:15:13,605 --> 00:15:15,972 they're playing our song. 225 00:16:07,675 --> 00:16:11,449 Get your mornin' papers! 226 00:16:11,514 --> 00:16:13,880 Get your mornin' papers! 227 00:16:13,945 --> 00:16:15,799 - Get your mornin' paper, ma'am? - No, thanks, sonny. 228 00:16:15,864 --> 00:16:18,319 Can you tell me where I can find 341? 229 00:16:18,392 --> 00:16:20,660 341? Second brownstone, ma'am. 230 00:16:20,727 --> 00:16:23,444 Thanks, sonny. 231 00:16:23,511 --> 00:16:26,641 She can't help it The girl can't help it 232 00:16:26,710 --> 00:16:28,598 She can't help it The girl can't help it 233 00:16:28,662 --> 00:16:31,727 If she walks by the menfolks get engrossed 234 00:16:31,797 --> 00:16:34,099 She can't help it The girl can't help it 235 00:16:34,165 --> 00:16:36,718 If she winks an eye the bread slice turn to toast 236 00:16:36,788 --> 00:16:38,926 She can't help it The girl can't help it 237 00:16:38,996 --> 00:16:41,843 Yeah, she's got a lot of what they call the most 238 00:16:41,907 --> 00:16:44,045 She can't help it The girl can't help it 239 00:16:44,114 --> 00:16:46,983 The girl can't help it She was born to please 240 00:16:47,058 --> 00:16:48,945 She can't help it The girl can't help it 241 00:16:49,010 --> 00:16:52,108 And she's got a figure made to squeeze 242 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:55,276 She can't help it The girl can't help it 243 00:16:55,345 --> 00:16:58,302 - Won't you kindly be aware the girl can't help it 244 00:16:58,328 --> 00:16:59,940 - The girl can't help it 245 00:17:56,773 --> 00:17:59,193 Good morning, Mr. Miller. 246 00:17:59,268 --> 00:18:01,504 What are you doing in here? 247 00:18:01,571 --> 00:18:03,425 Why, what do you mean? 248 00:18:03,491 --> 00:18:06,719 You want my funeral included in Fats's newsreels? 249 00:18:06,786 --> 00:18:09,982 - On your way. - But Mr. Murdock sent me over. 250 00:18:10,050 --> 00:18:13,344 - He sent you? - So you can start working on me. 251 00:18:14,465 --> 00:18:17,050 Honey, this is no place to start. 252 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:20,021 Oh, I've been in men's bedrooms before. 253 00:18:20,095 --> 00:18:22,713 I grew up with seven brothers and a father. 254 00:18:22,783 --> 00:18:26,165 Besides, you're half-dressed already. 255 00:18:34,141 --> 00:18:36,726 - Don't come in here! - I think you need this. 256 00:18:40,219 --> 00:18:43,252 - What's in it? - It'll make you feel better. 257 00:18:43,322 --> 00:18:46,104 - Are you sure? - I made them for my father. 258 00:18:46,170 --> 00:18:49,301 He drank a lot trying to forget my mother. 259 00:18:49,370 --> 00:18:52,304 - Oh, I'm sorry about your mother. I- - Sorry? 260 00:18:52,377 --> 00:18:54,351 - Yes, I didn't know your m- - Oh, she isn't. 261 00:18:54,425 --> 00:18:56,880 That's why my father drank. 262 00:19:05,110 --> 00:19:08,176 - How do you feel now, Mr. Miller? - Fine. 263 00:19:08,246 --> 00:19:09,527 Bottle that recipe. You'll make a fortune. 264 00:19:10,901 --> 00:19:14,413 Hey, you oughtn't to be doing this, cleaning my bedroom, cooking. 265 00:19:14,485 --> 00:19:18,445 I'm domestic. I hope you like egg souffle. 266 00:19:18,516 --> 00:19:20,370 - Souffle? - Mm-hmm. 267 00:19:20,435 --> 00:19:23,664 It's not exactly a breakfast dish, but it's eggs. 268 00:19:23,731 --> 00:19:27,026 I figured you for strong coffee. 269 00:19:27,090 --> 00:19:29,610 Good figuring. 270 00:19:29,682 --> 00:19:31,721 Except after seeing you last night... 271 00:19:31,793 --> 00:19:34,411 I wouldn't have figured you as domestic. 272 00:19:34,481 --> 00:19:37,131 It's one of my favorite pastimes. 273 00:19:38,607 --> 00:19:41,956 - What is? - Cooking. 274 00:19:43,663 --> 00:19:48,201 - What are the others? - Oh, keeping house. 275 00:19:48,270 --> 00:19:52,044 You know, keeping everything neat. 276 00:19:52,109 --> 00:19:54,760 - Yeah, I noticed that. - Hmm? 277 00:19:54,829 --> 00:19:58,722 Oh, I don't take care of his place. I mean my own place. 278 00:19:58,795 --> 00:20:03,333 You-Oh, no. I mean my own place. 279 00:20:03,402 --> 00:20:07,558 But I only get a chance to keep house on the maid's day off. 280 00:20:07,626 --> 00:20:09,568 How's your souffle? 281 00:20:12,169 --> 00:20:14,755 Bottle it. You got another fortune. 282 00:20:14,825 --> 00:20:16,678 I'm glad you like it, Mr. Miller. 283 00:20:17,767 --> 00:20:21,345 I like it, but... I'm a little confused. 284 00:20:21,415 --> 00:20:23,968 Who isn't? You know, sometimes... 285 00:20:24,039 --> 00:20:25,893 I think I'm mixed up. 286 00:20:25,958 --> 00:20:27,813 Well, no, I mean, for instance... 287 00:20:27,878 --> 00:20:30,245 if you like keeping house, why a maid? 288 00:20:30,310 --> 00:20:32,513 Mr. Murdock doesn't want me to work. 289 00:20:32,581 --> 00:20:35,036 He says I have to be a career. 290 00:20:35,109 --> 00:20:38,904 Have to be? Most pretty girls want careers. 291 00:20:38,979 --> 00:20:42,295 "Pretty." You should see me in the morning without makeup. 292 00:20:42,371 --> 00:20:44,345 I'll show you sometime. 293 00:20:44,418 --> 00:20:47,996 Pretty is just how good you apply your base. 294 00:20:49,473 --> 00:20:51,383 You don't want a career? 295 00:20:51,457 --> 00:20:54,239 I just wanna be a wife... 296 00:20:54,305 --> 00:20:56,159 have kids. 297 00:20:56,224 --> 00:21:00,184 But everyone figures me for a sexpot. 298 00:21:00,255 --> 00:21:03,321 No one thinks I'm equipped for motherhood. 299 00:21:39,703 --> 00:21:42,092 - Mr. Miller? - Yes? 300 00:21:42,166 --> 00:21:44,021 I know you know what you're doing... 301 00:21:44,086 --> 00:21:46,093 but why must I keep my stole on in here? 302 00:21:46,166 --> 00:21:48,816 That's the first step in your buildup. 303 00:21:48,885 --> 00:21:52,660 - You're building me up? - I'll explain later. 304 00:22:36,779 --> 00:22:39,332 A buildup depends on the agent's strategy. 305 00:22:39,403 --> 00:22:41,257 If I were to go to the owner of this spot... 306 00:22:41,323 --> 00:22:43,177 and tell him I have a sensational performer... 307 00:22:43,242 --> 00:22:46,503 he has to figure I'm ax-grinding for my own 10%. 308 00:22:46,570 --> 00:22:49,155 But if I don't try to sell him... 309 00:22:49,226 --> 00:22:53,862 he sees her, he flips, and he comes to me to check on her. 310 00:22:53,929 --> 00:22:56,895 I don't see anybody flipping or checking. 311 00:22:56,967 --> 00:23:01,538 You will. Take your stole off and go to the powder room. 312 00:23:01,607 --> 00:23:03,614 Powder room? 313 00:23:03,686 --> 00:23:05,540 Just visit a while. 314 00:23:05,606 --> 00:23:09,380 But on the way there and back, walk by the reservation desk. 315 00:23:09,445 --> 00:23:11,866 That's where the owner hangs out. 316 00:23:11,941 --> 00:23:13,947 On your way. 317 00:23:14,916 --> 00:23:17,882 Seems awfully silly, Mr. Miller. 318 00:23:19,875 --> 00:23:23,104 - Operation Powder Room in operation. - Yes, sir! 319 00:24:20,630 --> 00:24:22,485 It still seems silly, Mr. Miller. 320 00:24:22,550 --> 00:24:25,299 I gave the powder room lady a quarter. What for? 321 00:24:25,365 --> 00:24:29,042 Jerri, listen, don't say anything except "Ask my agent." 322 00:24:29,109 --> 00:24:30,964 "Ask my agent"? 323 00:24:31,029 --> 00:24:34,061 No matter what anyone says, you say, "Ask my agent." 324 00:24:34,132 --> 00:24:36,979 Hi, Tom. Haven't seen you around much lately. 325 00:24:37,043 --> 00:24:40,108 - How's Julie London? - Hiya, Lucas. Like your show. 326 00:24:40,178 --> 00:24:42,666 I hope madame shares your opinion. 327 00:24:42,739 --> 00:24:45,127 - Ask my agent. - Agent? 328 00:24:45,202 --> 00:24:48,333 Oh, so the beautiful lady's a performer, eh? 329 00:24:48,401 --> 00:24:52,045 - Ask my agent. - What do you do? 330 00:24:52,113 --> 00:24:54,250 Sing? Dance? 331 00:24:54,319 --> 00:24:57,417 - Ask my agent. - Oh.! 332 00:24:57,487 --> 00:25:00,204 The lady's a comedienne, eh? 333 00:25:00,270 --> 00:25:04,460 She's under wraps, Lucas. See you around. 334 00:25:04,526 --> 00:25:07,013 - Come on, honey. - Hey, Tom. 335 00:25:07,086 --> 00:25:09,803 You sell her anywhere else, and you're barred from here. 336 00:25:09,869 --> 00:25:11,657 You couldn't meet her price, Lucas. 337 00:25:14,571 --> 00:25:16,458 She's got it all. 338 00:26:14,751 --> 00:26:17,173 You want anything, miss? 339 00:26:17,247 --> 00:26:20,313 No, thanks. Just visiting. 340 00:28:28,101 --> 00:28:30,489 Well, if it isn't old Tom Miller, the demon agent. 341 00:28:30,564 --> 00:28:32,800 - Where you been hidin', boy? - Around. 342 00:28:32,868 --> 00:28:35,617 We were just leaving, Sam. 343 00:28:35,683 --> 00:28:37,755 Come on, honey. 344 00:28:37,827 --> 00:28:41,175 You gotta be up early to work on the new arrangement. 345 00:28:41,250 --> 00:28:44,184 Arrangement? You sing too? 346 00:28:44,258 --> 00:28:46,265 Ask my agent. 347 00:28:48,129 --> 00:28:50,299 I intend to. 348 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:54,332 You couldn't meet her price, Sam. 349 00:29:59,463 --> 00:30:01,318 - Now? - Now. 350 00:30:21,539 --> 00:30:24,473 Pardon me, miss? I'm Joe Rogers. 351 00:30:24,547 --> 00:30:27,449 I own this place. Can I be of any service to you? 352 00:30:27,523 --> 00:30:29,660 Please. I'm going to the powder room. 353 00:30:29,729 --> 00:30:31,900 Oh, that was an ad-lib. 354 00:30:31,969 --> 00:30:34,424 Sorry. Ask my agent. 355 00:30:34,497 --> 00:30:36,667 Bye-bye. 356 00:31:10,681 --> 00:31:13,169 See how the strategy pans out? 357 00:31:13,241 --> 00:31:18,357 The first time out, and already four owners are drooling over you. 358 00:31:20,343 --> 00:31:23,212 Oh, not now, Jerri. The owner isn't at the desk. 359 00:31:23,287 --> 00:31:25,392 This one's on me. 360 00:31:48,337 --> 00:31:50,922 I never noticed before, but, you know... 361 00:31:50,993 --> 00:31:53,360 they put them too far from the tables. 362 00:31:53,424 --> 00:31:56,326 No more walking. I promise you. 363 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:58,255 Good night, Jerri. 364 00:31:58,320 --> 00:32:00,741 - Good night, Mr. Miller. - See you tomorrow. 365 00:32:00,815 --> 00:32:04,841 Mm-hmm. Oh, Mr. Miller? 366 00:32:04,911 --> 00:32:08,258 - Hmm? - Why do you drink so much? 367 00:32:08,333 --> 00:32:10,788 Just a habit, I suppose. 368 00:32:10,861 --> 00:32:13,315 - A girl habit? - Girl? 369 00:32:13,388 --> 00:32:17,348 No. I haven't got a girl. 370 00:32:20,844 --> 00:32:24,421 Mr. Miller? If it was Julie London... 371 00:32:24,491 --> 00:32:27,523 she wasn't very bright. 372 00:36:06,677 --> 00:36:09,131 He picked her up at her place, 9:25. 373 00:36:09,204 --> 00:36:14,419 Cab to the Hi-Hat, Late Place, Jungle Room, Tree Anon, Sunrise Club. 374 00:36:14,484 --> 00:36:17,996 Cab back. Left her at the front door, 2:40. 375 00:36:18,067 --> 00:36:22,223 Pub crawlin', huh? I don't get it, and I don't like it. 376 00:36:22,290 --> 00:36:24,907 Call him up. Tell him to come out to Long Island tomorrow. 377 00:36:24,977 --> 00:36:27,660 Never mind him. You'd better call Jerri. 378 00:36:27,729 --> 00:36:31,623 - Jerri? Why? - Something's wrong. 379 00:36:31,696 --> 00:36:35,111 Every place, first thing... 380 00:36:35,184 --> 00:36:37,452 off to the powder room. 381 00:36:38,927 --> 00:36:40,836 Poor kid. 382 00:36:48,525 --> 00:36:50,663 What do you mean, what does she do? 383 00:36:50,732 --> 00:36:54,376 Listen, Roger, she sings. That's what she does. 384 00:36:54,444 --> 00:36:56,298 She's got a great pair of lungs. 385 00:36:58,763 --> 00:37:00,901 Come up with a deal, and we'll have a talk. 386 00:37:00,971 --> 00:37:03,240 Come in. 387 00:37:03,306 --> 00:37:06,785 Mr. Miller, look! You're in Earl Wilson and Louis Sobol. 388 00:37:06,857 --> 00:37:09,758 Made it, huh? 389 00:37:12,168 --> 00:37:16,543 "At the Tree Anon, Tom Miller pubbed it with a new find. 390 00:37:16,615 --> 00:37:18,655 Her name's a secret, but the rest of her isn't." 391 00:37:18,727 --> 00:37:22,174 I saw her yesterday. She's somethin'. 392 00:37:22,246 --> 00:37:25,092 She's a girl, Barry. Just a girl. 393 00:37:25,157 --> 00:37:28,834 If she's a girl, then I don't know what my sister is. 394 00:37:35,876 --> 00:37:39,104 - You ready up there? - I'm ready! 395 00:37:39,171 --> 00:37:41,210 Oh, hi. How are you, sonny? 396 00:37:41,283 --> 00:37:43,224 "Sonny." 397 00:37:43,298 --> 00:37:47,454 That's what makes juvenile delinquents. 398 00:37:48,928 --> 00:37:52,725 - Leave the papers here, Barry. - Thank you. Listen, Mr. Miller. 399 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:57,175 Take me on for a client. That would impress her. I can sing. 400 00:37:57,247 --> 00:37:59,385 - Honest, Mr. Miller. - Sorry, Barry. 401 00:37:59,455 --> 00:38:01,876 I got my hands full. 402 00:38:01,950 --> 00:38:04,250 There's gotta be an answer to that. 403 00:38:12,444 --> 00:38:14,484 He has a place out here too? 404 00:38:14,556 --> 00:38:16,595 The place used to be the gambling casino. 405 00:38:16,667 --> 00:38:19,122 He likes it there because of the memories. 406 00:38:19,195 --> 00:38:21,300 The old ancestral home, huh? 407 00:38:21,371 --> 00:38:23,638 Oh, no. Mr. Murdock wasn't born there. 408 00:38:23,705 --> 00:38:26,388 But most of his best friends were killed there. 409 00:38:26,457 --> 00:38:29,718 You know, the police used to raid it and everything. 410 00:38:31,416 --> 00:38:35,441 Oh, don't worry. Mr. Murdock put new carpets in all over. 411 00:38:44,981 --> 00:38:49,072 Well! How's this for a picnic? 412 00:38:49,140 --> 00:38:52,271 - Picnic? - It's a surprise. I'll get the lunch. 413 00:38:52,340 --> 00:38:56,529 Won't Fats be surprised? He's expecting us. 414 00:38:56,596 --> 00:38:59,726 I picked you up an hour early. We have lots of time. 415 00:38:59,794 --> 00:39:01,998 You get the basket, I'll undress. 416 00:39:02,066 --> 00:39:04,399 Undress? Uh, Jerri, now, wait a minute. 417 00:39:18,863 --> 00:39:21,448 There are blankets in here too. 418 00:39:21,518 --> 00:39:23,372 - Blankets? - To sit on. 419 00:39:23,437 --> 00:39:26,753 Come on. Bring the lunch. 420 00:39:30,316 --> 00:39:32,737 If I have the strength. 421 00:39:52,808 --> 00:39:55,011 So, my mother would say... 422 00:39:55,079 --> 00:39:57,599 "Be nice to Mr. Murdock, Georgiana"... 423 00:39:57,671 --> 00:40:00,224 and my father would say, "Be nice to Mr. Murdock, Georgiana." 424 00:40:00,295 --> 00:40:02,116 So I'm nice to Mr. Murdock. 425 00:40:02,181 --> 00:40:04,036 Georgiana. 426 00:40:04,101 --> 00:40:05,955 I like that. 427 00:40:06,020 --> 00:40:08,835 Now I'm a Jerri. You think a boy's name fits me? 428 00:40:10,692 --> 00:40:14,008 - Hardly. - I sure don't think it does. 429 00:40:14,084 --> 00:40:17,215 You like how I fry fried chicken? 430 00:40:17,283 --> 00:40:19,071 Delicious. 431 00:40:19,139 --> 00:40:21,374 I thought you were gonna say I should bottle it. 432 00:40:21,441 --> 00:40:23,677 Yesterday, you wanted me to bottle everything. 433 00:40:23,745 --> 00:40:27,519 Okay, bottle it. 434 00:40:27,584 --> 00:40:31,162 When did you first meet Fat- Mr. Murdock? 435 00:40:31,232 --> 00:40:35,574 I was just a kid. You know, young, but developed early. 436 00:40:35,647 --> 00:40:37,502 Where did you meet him? 437 00:40:37,567 --> 00:40:40,600 In Atlanta on visiting day. 438 00:40:40,670 --> 00:40:44,051 - At the penitentiary? - Mm-hmm. 439 00:40:44,125 --> 00:40:46,165 I went there with my father. 440 00:40:46,236 --> 00:40:51,058 You see, Mr. Murdock and my father were former business associates. 441 00:40:51,132 --> 00:40:53,041 I hope you don't mind. It's just lemonade. 442 00:40:53,116 --> 00:40:55,384 But I didn't use any of that frozen stuff. 443 00:40:55,451 --> 00:40:57,873 I squeezed fresh lemons early this morning. 444 00:40:57,946 --> 00:40:59,953 Early? Before you had your base on? 445 00:41:00,026 --> 00:41:02,164 You should've seen me. I was a mess. 446 00:41:02,234 --> 00:41:04,502 I don't believe it. 447 00:41:06,777 --> 00:41:09,427 Then when did you and Murdock get together again? 448 00:41:09,496 --> 00:41:11,700 Well, he finally got out of jail. 449 00:41:11,768 --> 00:41:14,517 Now I could come and visit my father for a change. 450 00:41:14,583 --> 00:41:16,590 By that time, I'd grown up. 451 00:41:16,663 --> 00:41:19,532 One night, Mr. Murdock looked at me funny, and it happened. 452 00:41:19,607 --> 00:41:22,061 - I see. - Oh, nothing like that. 453 00:41:22,134 --> 00:41:24,751 What happened was that Mr. Murdock looked at me funny... 454 00:41:24,820 --> 00:41:27,635 and then he told me he was falling in love with me. 455 00:41:27,700 --> 00:41:29,707 So I told him he probably just thought he was... 456 00:41:29,780 --> 00:41:32,463 because I was the first girl he'd made a pass at since he got out. 457 00:41:32,532 --> 00:41:35,346 He said no, that he really did love me... 458 00:41:35,411 --> 00:41:39,023 and he was gonna make me a somebody. 459 00:41:39,091 --> 00:41:42,253 We'd better go now. I'm sorry I talk so much. 460 00:41:42,321 --> 00:41:45,004 It was very interesting, Georgiana. 461 00:41:45,073 --> 00:41:46,928 A love story always is. 462 00:41:46,993 --> 00:41:49,033 Love story? I owe him. 463 00:41:49,104 --> 00:41:50,893 Owe him? 464 00:41:50,960 --> 00:41:53,993 For my father. Like I told you... 465 00:41:54,064 --> 00:41:56,202 they were business associates in the old days. 466 00:41:56,271 --> 00:41:58,507 And frankly, if it hadn't been for Mr. Murdock... 467 00:41:58,574 --> 00:42:01,802 my father may have gotten life instead of just 10 years. 468 00:42:12,523 --> 00:42:15,109 What was that? 469 00:42:15,180 --> 00:42:18,114 Oh, it's just the exhaust from a fishing boat. 470 00:42:18,187 --> 00:42:20,804 Don't be so nervous, Mr. Miller. 471 00:42:22,793 --> 00:42:25,444 With what I'm thinking? 472 00:42:40,134 --> 00:42:42,752 You sure haven't lost the old pitching arm, boss. 473 00:42:42,821 --> 00:42:44,925 Ain't they supposed to be here yet? 474 00:42:44,996 --> 00:42:47,330 Oh, don't worry aboutJerri. 475 00:42:47,397 --> 00:42:50,625 She's always on the dot. 476 00:42:50,692 --> 00:42:52,994 She'd better be. 477 00:42:53,060 --> 00:42:56,572 Legs Wheeler tipped off the cops. It was a massacre. 478 00:42:56,643 --> 00:43:01,344 Poor Pittsburgh Phil, he got it right here, right next to Shotgun Shorty. 479 00:43:01,409 --> 00:43:03,514 Then-Oh, yeah. 480 00:43:03,585 --> 00:43:08,505 Baby Face Renaldi-This is where he got blasted, right through the hatband. 481 00:43:08,577 --> 00:43:12,405 Let's see, uh, that makes 13, don't it? 482 00:43:12,479 --> 00:43:14,846 I stopped counting with Mugsy the Mugger. 483 00:43:14,911 --> 00:43:17,332 Oh, Mugsy. Nice little guy. 484 00:43:17,407 --> 00:43:21,268 Looked like a sieve. He got it right where you're sittin'. 485 00:43:21,341 --> 00:43:23,894 Hey, you need a refill. Come on. 486 00:43:23,965 --> 00:43:25,819 Hey, you know somethin', Tommy boy? 487 00:43:25,885 --> 00:43:28,273 I could run guided tours through this joint. 488 00:43:32,635 --> 00:43:36,563 It's kind of an educational, kind of historical kind of place. 489 00:43:36,635 --> 00:43:38,489 Of course, it's not like one of them... 490 00:43:38,555 --> 00:43:40,408 "George Washington slept here" places. 491 00:43:40,473 --> 00:43:44,302 But maybe even better, huh? The guys that slept here really slept here, huh? 492 00:43:44,377 --> 00:43:48,500 Hey! 493 00:43:48,568 --> 00:43:52,015 - Jerri.! - Yes? 494 00:43:52,087 --> 00:43:55,251 How many times I gotta tell ya? No apron! 495 00:43:55,319 --> 00:43:58,929 Well, I was just fixing crepe suzettes, Mr. Murdock. 496 00:43:58,997 --> 00:44:01,452 Well, stop fixin'. They're fattenin'. 497 00:44:02,645 --> 00:44:04,499 Dumb broad. 498 00:44:04,565 --> 00:44:06,768 All she thinks of is cookin'. 499 00:44:06,836 --> 00:44:11,625 How can you make a star with a waistline full of calories? 500 00:44:11,700 --> 00:44:14,733 I'm not gonna make her a star, Fats. 501 00:44:14,804 --> 00:44:16,876 You're not what? 502 00:44:16,947 --> 00:44:18,855 I want out of the deal, Fats. 503 00:44:18,930 --> 00:44:21,417 Get yourself another agent. 504 00:44:21,489 --> 00:44:23,910 I got myself an agent. 505 00:44:23,985 --> 00:44:25,839 Be reasonable, Fats. 506 00:44:25,905 --> 00:44:29,832 She isn't interested in a career. You just said so yourself. 507 00:44:29,904 --> 00:44:32,904 If a girl's gonna make it big in show business... 508 00:44:32,976 --> 00:44:36,804 she's got to be vitally interested in it. 509 00:44:36,879 --> 00:44:40,009 Vitally, huh? 510 00:44:40,077 --> 00:44:42,597 - Hey, Mousie? - Yeah, boss? 511 00:44:42,669 --> 00:44:45,090 - Turn 'em loose. - At night, boss? 512 00:44:45,164 --> 00:44:48,808 - You can't see. - Turn 'em loose.! 513 00:44:54,539 --> 00:44:57,256 It don't matter if she ain't vitally interested. 514 00:44:57,323 --> 00:45:00,617 You just make her into a big star like you did with, uh- 515 00:45:00,681 --> 00:45:04,641 What's her name? Uh-Uh, Julie London. 516 00:45:04,713 --> 00:45:07,712 You remember her, don't you? 517 00:45:07,784 --> 00:45:11,264 - You know me. Vague on names. - Well, I'll help you remember. 518 00:45:11,335 --> 00:45:14,269 Julie went for you. All the singin' she wanted... 519 00:45:14,343 --> 00:45:16,514 was lullabies in a tract house. 520 00:45:16,583 --> 00:45:20,989 But you were an eager agent. You pushed her into a career she didn't want. 521 00:45:21,061 --> 00:45:23,482 Personally, I think you made a mistake. 522 00:45:23,556 --> 00:45:28,444 She was a good-lookin' dame. But the point is, she's a big record name now. 523 00:45:28,516 --> 00:45:31,515 So where's the "vitally interested"? 524 00:45:32,931 --> 00:45:36,608 - Shooting a little low, aren't you, Fats? - Just conversation. 525 00:45:36,675 --> 00:45:38,943 The point bein' you did it with Julie... 526 00:45:39,010 --> 00:45:41,246 and I like the way you started with Jerri... 527 00:45:41,313 --> 00:45:44,095 now that I understand that nightclub crawl. 528 00:45:44,161 --> 00:45:48,252 You're a live wire, Miller. A real live wire. 529 00:45:48,320 --> 00:45:50,174 Okay, let 'em loose, Mousie! 530 00:45:56,383 --> 00:45:59,316 And you wanna stay a live wire. 531 00:46:27,032 --> 00:46:29,236 Turn that thing off, will ya? 532 00:46:29,304 --> 00:46:30,699 What's the matter, pal? Don't you like that song? 533 00:46:32,183 --> 00:46:35,282 No. I don't like it. 534 00:46:37,173 --> 00:46:39,246 I'll tell you why. 535 00:46:39,318 --> 00:46:43,725 'Cause every time she sings it, I see her all over the place. 536 00:46:43,797 --> 00:46:46,382 Most of my customers see little green men. 537 00:46:46,453 --> 00:46:48,787 I see her. 538 00:46:48,852 --> 00:46:53,041 Everywhere I look, I see her. 539 00:46:54,835 --> 00:46:58,795 Right now, you wanna bet she's sittin' on the stool right next to me? 540 00:46:58,866 --> 00:47:00,654 Hey, Julie- 541 00:47:04,400 --> 00:47:07,815 Julie? 542 00:47:09,808 --> 00:47:11,717 Julie? 543 00:47:14,223 --> 00:47:16,262 She's gone. 544 00:47:26,796 --> 00:47:29,284 - Georgie. - Georgie? 545 00:47:29,356 --> 00:47:31,624 But you said Julie, pal. 546 00:47:31,691 --> 00:47:35,585 No. It's Georgie. 547 00:47:35,658 --> 00:47:37,567 Georgiana. 548 00:49:03,641 --> 00:49:05,550 We need a room. 549 00:49:07,640 --> 00:49:09,495 To rehearse in. 550 00:49:09,560 --> 00:49:12,821 Studio "B," second floor. Five bucks an hour. 551 00:49:32,883 --> 00:49:36,177 All right, now. Let's get to work. We've got a lot to do. Understand? 552 00:49:36,241 --> 00:49:37,713 You'll have no trouble with me, Mr. Miller. 553 00:49:37,726 --> 00:49:39,208 Fine. 554 00:49:39,281 --> 00:49:42,150 You vocalize a while. I'll find your range. 555 00:49:42,225 --> 00:49:45,290 Then we can have arrangements made in your key. Ready? 556 00:49:45,360 --> 00:49:47,335 I'm ready. 557 00:49:48,304 --> 00:49:50,725 - I'm ready, except- - Except what? 558 00:49:50,799 --> 00:49:53,668 Except- Well, what happened, Mr. Miller? 559 00:49:54,798 --> 00:49:57,514 - What do you mean? - You're so different today. 560 00:49:57,581 --> 00:49:59,440 We're here to work, Jerri. 561 00:49:59,568 --> 00:50:03,277 That's what I mean. Today I'm Jerri, and before it was Georgiana. 562 00:50:03,343 --> 00:50:06,278 - What did you two talk about? - Nothing. 563 00:50:06,350 --> 00:50:09,197 Mostly about the mortuary he had in his living room. 564 00:50:09,263 --> 00:50:12,361 You talked about something else too. I saw your face when he was shooting. 565 00:50:12,430 --> 00:50:15,243 - Nothing, Jerri. Now, let's- - Call me Georgie. Please. 566 00:50:16,268 --> 00:50:18,123 I thought we were friends. 567 00:50:20,235 --> 00:50:23,431 I had fun with you, and I thought you were having fun with me too. 568 00:50:31,018 --> 00:50:34,083 I have no friends here except Mousie, and-and he's afraid of- 569 00:50:35,752 --> 00:50:39,047 You're afraid of him too. That's what's the matter. Why? What did he say? 570 00:50:39,112 --> 00:50:41,479 He didn't say. I did. 571 00:50:42,471 --> 00:50:44,326 I told him I wanted out of our deal. 572 00:50:44,391 --> 00:50:46,245 You're not interested in show business. 573 00:50:46,310 --> 00:50:49,758 I didn't want to be part of making you anything you didn't want to be. 574 00:50:51,494 --> 00:50:53,697 That was nice of you to think of me. 575 00:50:53,765 --> 00:50:57,060 Well, whatever it was, it didn't work. Okay. You ready? 576 00:50:57,124 --> 00:50:59,262 - He got tough, didn't he? - Look. 577 00:50:59,331 --> 00:51:03,324 I don't want Fats to have to buy another carpet on account of me. 578 00:51:04,995 --> 00:51:09,663 You're going to be Jerri Jordan, girl singer, darling of the jukeboxes... 579 00:51:09,730 --> 00:51:13,439 whether you want to be, or whether I want you to be. 580 00:51:13,505 --> 00:51:15,414 Let's get to work. 581 00:51:18,720 --> 00:51:21,175 All right. Let's get to work, Mr. Miller. 582 00:51:21,248 --> 00:51:23,102 Just try the scales. 583 00:51:25,406 --> 00:51:27,316 Now try do. 584 00:51:28,734 --> 00:51:32,530 Do 585 00:51:35,133 --> 00:51:37,521 Try re. 586 00:51:37,596 --> 00:51:42,680 Re 587 00:51:43,867 --> 00:51:45,722 Better try mi. 588 00:51:47,707 --> 00:51:50,805 Mi 589 00:51:59,064 --> 00:52:00,918 You can't sing. 590 00:52:02,776 --> 00:52:06,158 I know I can't. Have you ever heard anything so awful? 591 00:52:06,230 --> 00:52:10,059 Never. Never. 592 00:52:10,134 --> 00:52:13,580 Now he'll have to let you go. 593 00:52:13,652 --> 00:52:15,735 And you don't have to be in show business. 594 00:52:23,411 --> 00:52:27,305 That's the straight of it. Jerri just can't sing. 595 00:52:28,370 --> 00:52:31,566 Do you understand, Fats? She can't sing. 596 00:52:31,633 --> 00:52:34,349 She just doesn't have a voice. 597 00:52:34,416 --> 00:52:36,750 I stink, Mr. Murdock. 598 00:52:36,816 --> 00:52:38,703 You don't stink. 599 00:52:38,768 --> 00:52:42,215 I do so stink. I'm telling you I stink, stink, stink! 600 00:52:42,287 --> 00:52:44,141 You don't stink! 601 00:52:44,206 --> 00:52:46,148 But somethin' smells around here. 602 00:52:46,223 --> 00:52:48,328 She's got no voice, huh? 603 00:52:48,398 --> 00:52:52,291 Well, I don't see nothin' wrong with her voice when she talks. Talk, Jerri! 604 00:52:52,365 --> 00:52:56,161 Stink, stink, stink, Mr. Murdock! 605 00:52:56,236 --> 00:52:59,552 There. What's wrong with that voice? She talks good. 606 00:52:59,627 --> 00:53:03,489 Listen, Miller. She's gonna be a singer like I want her to. 607 00:53:03,563 --> 00:53:06,661 She's gonna be comin' out of every jukebox I put a dime in... 608 00:53:06,731 --> 00:53:09,120 and I got lots of dimes for puttin' in! 609 00:53:09,194 --> 00:53:12,935 Her speaking voice has nothing to do with her singing voice. 610 00:53:13,000 --> 00:53:15,618 I'm telling you she can't sing! 611 00:53:15,688 --> 00:53:17,597 Just listen. 612 00:53:19,463 --> 00:53:21,699 - Ready, Jerri? - I'm ready, Mr. Miller. 613 00:53:21,767 --> 00:53:23,676 Hold it. 614 00:53:29,286 --> 00:53:31,195 Watch out for flying glass. 615 00:53:33,764 --> 00:53:35,673 - Just sing the mi. - Yes, Mr. Miller. 616 00:53:36,932 --> 00:53:40,728 Mi 617 00:53:52,193 --> 00:53:56,382 Miss Jordan! Miss Jordan! Miss Jordan, hurry! 618 00:53:56,448 --> 00:53:58,684 - Why? What's the matter, Hilda? - Hurry up inside. 619 00:53:58,752 --> 00:54:02,077 - He's on the phone, and he's yelling something awful. 620 00:54:02,103 --> 00:54:02,933 - No! 621 00:54:08,606 --> 00:54:10,516 Hello. 622 00:54:10,589 --> 00:54:12,126 Where ya been? 623 00:54:12,139 --> 00:54:13,687 Why, we walked home. Why? What's the matter? 624 00:54:13,757 --> 00:54:16,855 Turn on Channel 2! That's the matter! 625 00:54:19,483 --> 00:54:22,036 - What does he want? - I don't know. 626 00:54:22,107 --> 00:54:25,368 Okay. It's on, Mr. Murdock. 627 00:54:25,435 --> 00:54:29,296 Now, you and Miller watch. Watch it good. You understand? 628 00:54:29,370 --> 00:54:32,336 Mm-hmm. Watch it good. Yes, Mr. Murdock. 629 00:54:32,408 --> 00:54:37,645 And don't hang up. I'll talk to you as soon as he finishes his next number. 630 00:54:37,719 --> 00:54:40,021 We have to watch the television. 631 00:54:40,087 --> 00:54:42,388 Quiet, please, folks. He'll be back in just a moment. 632 00:54:42,455 --> 00:54:44,358 Believe me. He'll be back in just a moment. 633 00:54:44,371 --> 00:54:46,284 This is Peter Potter. I've never let you down. 634 00:54:46,358 --> 00:54:48,692 - He'll be back in just a moment. - Who is it? 635 00:54:48,758 --> 00:54:50,644 I don't know. 636 00:54:50,709 --> 00:54:52,934 - And now we pause for station identification. 637 00:54:52,960 --> 00:54:53,515 - Fats. 638 00:54:53,556 --> 00:54:55,411 - Yeah? - It's me. Miller. 639 00:54:55,476 --> 00:54:58,542 Watch the television! 640 00:55:01,939 --> 00:55:05,168 And now, folks, just like I promised you, here he is back again, Eddie Cochran... 641 00:55:05,235 --> 00:55:07,307 one of America's top rock and rollers. 642 00:55:07,378 --> 00:55:10,922 Eddie. 643 00:56:35,840 --> 00:56:39,352 I don't understand. Why does he want us to watch him? 644 00:56:39,423 --> 00:56:41,278 I can give you the dialogue. 645 00:56:41,343 --> 00:56:43,252 Okay, so Jerri can't sing. 646 00:56:43,327 --> 00:56:45,334 Well, that guy ain't got a trained voice either... 647 00:56:45,407 --> 00:56:47,545 and he's one of the top record stars in the country. 648 00:56:47,614 --> 00:56:49,882 Why? Because he has a new sound. 649 00:56:49,949 --> 00:56:52,021 So Jerri has a new sound. 650 00:56:52,092 --> 00:56:54,034 You cut a record with her tomorrow. 651 00:56:55,004 --> 00:56:57,240 You're kidding, Mr. Miller. 652 00:57:00,411 --> 00:57:02,299 Am I? 653 00:57:02,363 --> 00:57:04,272 Listen. 654 00:57:09,081 --> 00:57:11,088 - Yes, Fats. - Okay. 655 00:57:11,161 --> 00:57:13,048 So Jerri can't sing. 656 00:57:14,712 --> 00:57:17,014 Well, that guy ain't got a trained voice either... 657 00:57:17,080 --> 00:57:19,218 and he's one of the top record stars in the country. 658 00:57:19,287 --> 00:57:22,800 Why? 'Cause he's got a new sound. 659 00:57:22,871 --> 00:57:26,732 So Jerri's got a new sound. You cut a record with her tomorrow. 660 00:57:30,101 --> 00:57:32,042 - Okay, Fats. - And listen. 661 00:57:32,116 --> 00:57:34,418 You come over here the first thing in the mornin'. 662 00:57:34,484 --> 00:57:37,266 I got just the song I want Jerri to sing. 663 00:57:38,483 --> 00:57:40,338 Okay, Fats. 664 00:57:41,555 --> 00:57:44,075 I had me a lot of leisure when I was in the pokey. 665 00:57:44,147 --> 00:57:47,823 So, to kill time, I started writin' songs for the annual Christmas show. 666 00:57:47,890 --> 00:57:51,184 Of course, I ain't no Hammerstein or Irving Berlin or nothin'. 667 00:57:51,248 --> 00:57:53,255 This here was the first one I wrote. 668 00:57:55,248 --> 00:57:57,135 "No Lights on the Christmas Tree, Mother. 669 00:57:57,200 --> 00:57:59,371 They're Using the Electric Chair Tonight." 670 00:57:59,439 --> 00:58:00,818 I used to get a lot of laughs with that one. 671 00:58:00,831 --> 00:58:02,221 Funny. 672 00:58:02,287 --> 00:58:04,491 Yeah. Here's another one. 673 00:58:04,559 --> 00:58:07,373 Kind of sentimental. 674 00:58:07,438 --> 00:58:12,619 "I'll Get No Good Behavior, Baby, If I Keep Thinking of You." 675 00:58:12,684 --> 00:58:16,295 - That's sweet. - Hey. You noticed that, huh? 676 00:58:16,364 --> 00:58:18,567 Hey. Here. Here. 677 00:58:18,635 --> 00:58:21,220 Here's the one for Jerri. You try this. 678 00:58:32,008 --> 00:58:35,586 Darlin' Oh, my darlin' 679 00:58:35,656 --> 00:58:38,819 In that prison cell I'd be 680 00:58:38,887 --> 00:58:42,912 Thinkin' of the day that I'd get out 681 00:58:42,982 --> 00:58:46,146 And hold you close to me 682 00:58:46,214 --> 00:58:48,067 But 683 00:58:48,133 --> 00:58:50,783 What is it I always see 684 00:58:51,845 --> 00:58:54,528 One rock Two rocks 685 00:58:54,596 --> 00:58:57,497 Three rocks Four rocks 686 00:58:57,571 --> 00:59:00,385 Rock pile dust is on my shoes 687 00:59:00,451 --> 00:59:03,134 One rock Two rocks 688 00:59:03,203 --> 00:59:06,104 Three rocks Four rocks 689 00:59:06,178 --> 00:59:08,894 I'm a guy just born to lose 690 00:59:08,961 --> 00:59:11,546 When I hear the siren blow 691 00:59:13,536 --> 00:59:16,764 I get those blues 692 00:59:22,911 --> 00:59:25,116 Okay, Mr. Anthony. This is a take. 693 00:59:32,218 --> 00:59:34,639 Darlin' Oh, my darlin' 694 00:59:34,714 --> 00:59:37,648 In that prison cell I'd be 695 00:59:37,722 --> 00:59:40,591 Thinkin' of the day that I'd get out 696 00:59:40,665 --> 00:59:43,632 And hold you close to me 697 00:59:43,704 --> 00:59:47,445 But what is it I always see 698 00:59:48,631 --> 00:59:50,965 One rock Two rocks 699 00:59:51,030 --> 00:59:53,780 Three rocks Four rocks 700 00:59:53,846 --> 00:59:56,529 Rock pile dust is on my shoes 701 00:59:56,598 --> 00:59:58,572 I'm a guy just born to lose 702 00:59:58,645 --> 01:00:03,183 When I hear the siren blow 703 01:00:03,252 --> 01:00:06,829 I get those blues 704 01:00:06,899 --> 01:00:09,582 Rock, rock Rockin'round the rock pile 705 01:00:09,650 --> 01:00:12,138 Rock, rock Rockin'round the rock pile 706 01:00:12,210 --> 01:00:15,025 Rock, rock Rockin'round the rock pile 707 01:00:15,090 --> 01:00:17,479 That siren's got me cryin' 708 01:00:17,553 --> 01:00:20,139 Two rocks Four rocks 709 01:00:20,209 --> 01:00:22,794 They make more rocks 710 01:00:22,865 --> 01:00:25,286 Shut my cell and lock me in 711 01:00:25,361 --> 01:00:27,880 Never let me out again 712 01:00:27,951 --> 01:00:29,511 When I hear the siren blow 713 01:00:32,238 --> 01:00:34,507 I get those rock, rock 714 01:00:34,574 --> 01:00:36,581 Rock around the rock pile Rock, rock 715 01:00:36,654 --> 01:00:41,257 Rock around the rock pile blues 716 01:00:50,315 --> 01:00:52,835 I never knew singing could make you so hungry. 717 01:00:54,218 --> 01:00:57,479 I'll take your record to Wheeler Enterprises in Chicago. 718 01:00:59,785 --> 01:01:04,192 I wish it was her day off. I'd have made much better sandwiches. 719 01:01:06,087 --> 01:01:07,996 Thanks. 720 01:01:09,511 --> 01:01:11,747 That's a large family. Seven brothers. 721 01:01:11,814 --> 01:01:14,116 I see how you got all your cooking experience. 722 01:01:17,413 --> 01:01:19,300 And my father was... 723 01:01:19,365 --> 01:01:21,437 away when that picture was taken. 724 01:01:21,509 --> 01:01:23,680 Oh, he was a big eater too. 725 01:01:25,444 --> 01:01:28,672 Hmm. You know, Mr. Miller... 726 01:01:28,739 --> 01:01:32,480 this'll be the first Thanksgiving I haven't been with my family. 727 01:01:32,547 --> 01:01:35,361 Could my brothers eat. 728 01:01:35,426 --> 01:01:38,328 Especially after they started going with girls. 729 01:01:38,402 --> 01:01:40,856 You know, going with girls gives a man an appetite. 730 01:01:45,025 --> 01:01:46,933 It depends. 731 01:01:47,935 --> 01:01:50,138 I like a large family. 732 01:01:50,207 --> 01:01:53,589 Don't you, Mr. Miller? Oh, I hope I have a large fam- 733 01:01:59,837 --> 01:02:02,105 I mean, it's fun. 734 01:02:03,805 --> 01:02:07,513 Maybe you and I can have Thanksgiving dinner together, Mr. Miller. 735 01:02:07,579 --> 01:02:10,546 Maybe we can, Georgie. 736 01:02:20,761 --> 01:02:22,670 Good night, Georgie. 737 01:02:41,972 --> 01:02:45,037 Mr. Miller. 738 01:03:00,849 --> 01:03:02,758 Jerri! 739 01:03:09,102 --> 01:03:11,524 Jerri! 740 01:03:18,189 --> 01:03:21,254 - Jerri! - Yes. Who is it? 741 01:03:21,324 --> 01:03:23,015 It's me. Fats. 742 01:03:23,084 --> 01:03:25,800 I'm taking a bath. Ow! 743 01:03:25,867 --> 01:03:28,485 - What? - A hot bath. 744 01:03:28,555 --> 01:03:30,464 Be right there. 745 01:03:30,538 --> 01:03:35,491 Now remember. You hide out in the old hideout room until I get her out of here. 746 01:03:35,561 --> 01:03:38,943 That's pretty sneaky, boss. It's like you didn't trust her. 747 01:03:39,017 --> 01:03:41,318 It's like I don't trust her and him. 748 01:03:41,385 --> 01:03:44,699 She's a good cook, and I got a feelin' something's cookin'. 749 01:03:49,702 --> 01:03:51,611 Hey. 750 01:03:51,686 --> 01:03:54,468 Mousie. Remember the old days? 751 01:03:54,534 --> 01:03:57,567 When we used to use this here place for printin' up money, huh? 752 01:03:58,821 --> 01:04:01,723 Money meant somethin' in the old days before taxes. 753 01:04:08,995 --> 01:04:11,842 I'm sorry, Mr. Murdock. I couldn't hear anything with the shower running. 754 01:04:11,906 --> 01:04:14,808 It's all right. Happy Thanksgivin'. 755 01:04:19,649 --> 01:04:21,754 Hey. You smell good. 756 01:04:21,825 --> 01:04:24,279 Thanks, Mr. Murdock. 757 01:04:24,352 --> 01:04:27,166 I'm buyin' you a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. You like that? 758 01:04:27,231 --> 01:04:29,118 I'd-I'd love it. 759 01:04:29,183 --> 01:04:31,604 Get dressed up warm. I got the top down. Go on, honey. 760 01:04:31,678 --> 01:04:33,587 - Be right back. - All right. 761 01:04:45,595 --> 01:04:48,016 You bug her telephone and listen in if he calls. 762 01:04:50,107 --> 01:04:51,961 Now remember. Quiet! 763 01:05:12,118 --> 01:05:14,987 - Hello? - Miss Jerri Jordan? 764 01:05:15,062 --> 01:05:18,738 - Yes. - Chicago calling. Go ahead, sir. 765 01:05:18,805 --> 01:05:21,074 Hello? 766 01:05:21,140 --> 01:05:24,008 Georgie, how are you? 767 01:05:24,083 --> 01:05:25,992 Fine now. 768 01:05:27,795 --> 01:05:30,664 I thought you'd be back by now, in time for Thanksgiving. 769 01:05:30,738 --> 01:05:33,410 I didn't see Wheeler yet. He's the guy who 770 01:05:33,423 --> 01:05:36,105 controls most of the jukeboxes in the country. 771 01:05:36,178 --> 01:05:38,282 He's been out of town. I'll see him tomorrow. 772 01:05:38,353 --> 01:05:40,655 Oh, I miss you, Mr. Miller. 773 01:05:40,721 --> 01:05:42,574 It's been over a week. 774 01:05:43,951 --> 01:05:45,806 I miss you too, Georgie. 775 01:05:48,430 --> 01:05:52,008 - What'd you do today? - Mr. Murdock took me to dinner. 776 01:05:52,078 --> 01:05:54,282 How is Fats? 777 01:05:54,350 --> 01:05:57,284 The same. Except he's dying to hear the new record. 778 01:05:57,357 --> 01:05:59,364 He'll hear it. If I'm lucky... 779 01:05:59,437 --> 01:06:01,825 he'll hear it over all those jukeboxes... 780 01:06:01,900 --> 01:06:04,135 he has all those dimes to put in. 781 01:06:04,203 --> 01:06:07,050 I wish you were here. 782 01:06:07,114 --> 01:06:09,001 I do too, Georgie. 783 01:06:10,090 --> 01:06:12,129 I'll fly back tomorrow after I see the man. 784 01:06:12,202 --> 01:06:15,518 - Good night, Georgie. - Good night, Mr. Miller. 785 01:06:49,442 --> 01:06:51,351 Mousie! 786 01:06:51,426 --> 01:06:54,076 - Yeah, boss. - Come here! 787 01:06:54,145 --> 01:06:57,178 - Well? How'd you make out? - How did I make out? 788 01:06:57,249 --> 01:07:00,347 What do you think? How many years I been doin' this? 789 01:07:00,416 --> 01:07:02,586 Well, what-what happened? Did Miller call? 790 01:07:02,655 --> 01:07:05,437 Yeah, he called. From Chicago. 791 01:07:05,502 --> 01:07:08,950 - They had a nice little talk. - "Nice little talk." 792 01:07:09,023 --> 01:07:11,356 I'll bet! 793 01:07:11,422 --> 01:07:13,331 Set up the tape! 794 01:07:16,254 --> 01:07:18,708 - Hello? - Miss Jerri Jordan? 795 01:07:18,781 --> 01:07:22,162 - Yes. - Chicago calling. Go ahead, sir. 796 01:07:22,235 --> 01:07:25,137 - Hello? - How are you? 797 01:07:25,211 --> 01:07:28,756 Fine. I thought you'd be back by now. 798 01:07:28,827 --> 01:07:30,681 I didn't see Wheeler yet. 799 01:07:30,746 --> 01:07:33,942 He's the guy who controls most of the jukeboxes in the country. 800 01:07:34,009 --> 01:07:37,075 He's been out of town. I'll see him tomorrow. 801 01:07:37,145 --> 01:07:40,211 I'll fly back tomorrow after I see the man. 802 01:07:40,281 --> 01:07:42,287 Well, good night. 803 01:07:42,359 --> 01:07:44,269 Good night, Mr. Miller. 804 01:07:48,375 --> 01:07:51,276 That's it? That's all? 805 01:07:51,350 --> 01:07:55,408 - You heard, didn't you? - Yeah, I heard! 806 01:07:55,477 --> 01:07:57,778 Something's wrong. 807 01:07:57,845 --> 01:08:00,430 I know I figured right. 808 01:08:00,501 --> 01:08:03,533 Hey. Hey. 809 01:08:04,723 --> 01:08:07,951 Could they have figured the joint was rigged? 810 01:08:08,018 --> 01:08:11,466 How could they? Where do you suppose I get this Mousie moniker? 811 01:08:11,538 --> 01:08:13,392 - Because I make noises? - Okay, okay. 812 01:08:13,457 --> 01:08:15,759 Okay nothin'. Where do you come off? 813 01:08:15,825 --> 01:08:18,434 - I take that crack as a smear on my professional talents. 814 01:08:18,460 --> 01:08:19,111 - All right! 815 01:08:19,152 --> 01:08:20,754 How about the time I bugged the D.A.'s phone? 816 01:08:20,767 --> 01:08:22,380 All right! 817 01:08:22,447 --> 01:08:24,902 How about the time I bugged the governor's mother-in-law? 818 01:08:24,975 --> 01:08:27,178 All right! All right! Stop braggin'! 819 01:08:27,246 --> 01:08:29,101 I don't get it. 820 01:08:30,062 --> 01:08:32,167 Why was he so happy... 821 01:08:32,237 --> 01:08:34,920 over the fact that she can't sing, huh? 822 01:08:34,989 --> 01:08:36,964 Only one reason- 823 01:08:37,037 --> 01:08:39,109 'cause he figured if she didn't make it... 824 01:08:39,181 --> 01:08:41,034 I wouldn't marry her. 825 01:08:41,099 --> 01:08:43,270 Then he'd move in. 826 01:08:43,339 --> 01:08:45,194 They- 827 01:08:46,315 --> 01:08:49,892 They-They gotta be soft-talkin' each other! 828 01:08:49,962 --> 01:08:51,850 You heard. 829 01:08:51,914 --> 01:08:53,823 Yeah. 830 01:08:53,898 --> 01:08:55,807 Yeah, I heard! 831 01:08:56,873 --> 01:08:58,782 I'm- 832 01:09:00,551 --> 01:09:02,722 - I'm goin' to bed. - Yeah, boss. 833 01:09:07,558 --> 01:09:09,565 That's the thing to do. 834 01:09:11,462 --> 01:09:13,600 That's the thing to do. 835 01:09:16,997 --> 01:09:18,906 Boss. 836 01:10:53,329 --> 01:10:56,427 Excellent, gentlemen. I can assure you of another gold record. 837 01:10:56,497 --> 01:10:58,024 Uh, thanks, Mr. Wheeler. 838 01:10:58,097 --> 01:10:59,715 You have an appointment with Mr. Miller now. 839 01:10:59,728 --> 01:11:01,357 Miller? 840 01:11:01,423 --> 01:11:04,652 Tom Miller. He's the agent who first brought Julie London to you. 841 01:11:04,719 --> 01:11:07,271 Fine. We could use another London. 842 01:11:08,878 --> 01:11:10,788 When I hear the siren blow 843 01:11:12,910 --> 01:11:15,211 I get those rock, rock 844 01:11:15,277 --> 01:11:17,797 Rock around the rock pile Rock, rock 845 01:11:17,869 --> 01:11:22,024 Rock around the rock pile blues 846 01:11:29,130 --> 01:11:31,301 I'm a Ray Anthony fan. 847 01:11:31,369 --> 01:11:34,052 Fortunately, I have him under personal contract. 848 01:11:35,049 --> 01:11:37,089 Hey. By the way... 849 01:11:37,161 --> 01:11:41,764 what sort of gadget did Ray use for that weird siren sound? 850 01:11:41,831 --> 01:11:44,449 Sort of a girl-type gadget. 851 01:11:44,519 --> 01:11:46,428 A girl? 852 01:11:46,502 --> 01:11:49,917 - Oh. She's your client? - Well... 853 01:11:49,990 --> 01:11:51,844 yes, she is, Mr. Wheeler. 854 01:11:51,910 --> 01:11:53,851 I probably shouldn't have wasted your time... 855 01:11:53,925 --> 01:11:55,997 but I wanted to come to the top. 856 01:11:56,068 --> 01:11:58,936 She's, uh, excellent. 857 01:11:59,011 --> 01:12:02,077 Voice like that will catch on. This girl will be a star. 858 01:12:02,147 --> 01:12:05,016 I definitely want to sign her to a long-term contract. 859 01:12:06,082 --> 01:12:09,693 Mmm! I like the song also. Who wrote it? 860 01:12:09,761 --> 01:12:12,990 Uh, name's Murdock. He's got a cell full of 'em. 861 01:12:13,057 --> 01:12:16,853 Ah, he has the feel of what people want today. 862 01:12:16,929 --> 01:12:20,637 - Is he your client too? - No. He handles himself. 863 01:12:20,703 --> 01:12:24,315 He's Fats Murdock, if your memory isn't vague. 864 01:12:25,790 --> 01:12:28,408 My memory's anything but vague, Mr. Miller. 865 01:12:28,478 --> 01:12:31,925 Uh, do you happen to refer to, uh, Marty "Fats" Murdock? 866 01:12:31,997 --> 01:12:34,866 Yes. The slot machine king of the old days. 867 01:12:38,748 --> 01:12:40,602 Yes, Mr. Wheeler? 868 01:12:40,668 --> 01:12:43,798 Uh, send Lawrence and Eugene in, please. 869 01:12:54,745 --> 01:12:56,752 Would you like dinner, sir? 870 01:13:04,790 --> 01:13:08,816 Georgia, please. I'm not that sick. I don't have to be in bed. 871 01:13:08,886 --> 01:13:12,715 Drink your hot bouillon. You haven't eaten. It'll give you strength. 872 01:13:12,790 --> 01:13:15,823 When I think of them throwing you out that d- 873 01:13:17,617 --> 01:13:19,339 Oh, go away, Mr. Murdock. Mr. Miller's sick. 874 01:13:19,412 --> 01:13:21,767 Sick, huh? He's gonna be a lot sicker when I 875 01:13:21,780 --> 01:13:24,146 get through with him. On your feet, Miller. 876 01:13:24,211 --> 01:13:26,698 Fats, listen. It isn't what you think. 877 01:13:26,770 --> 01:13:29,519 - I just happened to drop in. - Just dropped in, huh? 878 01:13:29,586 --> 01:13:31,473 Casual-like, huh? 879 01:13:31,538 --> 01:13:34,320 - With a pair of pajamas under your arm? - Leave him alone, Mr. Murdock! 880 01:13:34,385 --> 01:13:36,239 Shut up! And take that apron off! 881 01:13:36,305 --> 01:13:38,921 - I needed it to heat the bouillon. - Shut up! 882 01:13:38,991 --> 01:13:42,766 Don't you hit him, and don't tear my pajamas. 883 01:13:44,271 --> 01:13:46,065 Your pajamas? 884 01:13:46,078 --> 01:13:47,882 Well, do I look like I wear stripe pajamas? 885 01:13:48,846 --> 01:13:50,984 Your pajamas? 886 01:13:51,053 --> 01:13:54,769 So you got pajamas ready just in case you get some late callers, huh? 887 01:13:54,841 --> 01:13:58,734 I do not! You have a big, fat, dirty mind, Mr. Murdock! 888 01:13:58,807 --> 01:14:01,840 - Oh, I have, huh? - Dirty mind, dirty mind, dirty mind! 889 01:14:01,911 --> 01:14:04,114 Those pajamas are Christmas shopping for my brothers. 890 01:14:04,182 --> 01:14:07,029 - He's wearing Gregory's. - Don't give me that! 891 01:14:07,094 --> 01:14:08,506 I'll give you that. I'll show, Mr. Murdock. 892 01:14:08,519 --> 01:14:09,941 Let me go, Mousie. 893 01:14:10,006 --> 01:14:14,096 Leave them alone. I've never seen her mad before. Maybe she'll kill him. 894 01:14:14,165 --> 01:14:17,294 For brother George. And this... 895 01:14:17,363 --> 01:14:19,250 - for brother Gilbert! - Okay! 896 01:14:21,139 --> 01:14:22,993 - I-I believe you.! - For brother Gridley. 897 01:14:23,058 --> 01:14:24,945 Okay.! 898 01:14:26,354 --> 01:14:28,459 - For brother Galen. - Okay! 899 01:14:28,530 --> 01:14:31,595 - And for brother Ambrose! - Okay! 900 01:14:33,137 --> 01:14:35,853 And this, for my father. 901 01:14:35,920 --> 01:14:39,978 - Now, you satisfied, Mr. Murdock? - Okay! 902 01:14:40,047 --> 01:14:43,821 Okay on the pajamas. But that don't explain him in your bed... 903 01:14:43,886 --> 01:14:46,636 no matter whose pajamas he's in there with! 904 01:14:48,013 --> 01:14:50,380 Okay, Mousie. Let me at him. Listen, you. 905 01:14:50,445 --> 01:14:54,951 Now, I was just giving him bouillon, you dumb dummy! 906 01:14:55,020 --> 01:14:57,059 Don't dumb, dumb dummy me! 907 01:14:57,132 --> 01:15:00,447 Oh, you leave him alone! I was just giving him bouillon. 908 01:15:00,523 --> 01:15:02,857 Don't you know what bouillon is? 909 01:15:07,594 --> 01:15:10,528 That's it, Fats. Wheeler flipped over the arrangement. 910 01:15:10,601 --> 01:15:13,896 He loved Jerri's singing, predicted she'd be a star right off. 911 01:15:13,961 --> 01:15:16,415 But when I told him you'd written the song... 912 01:15:16,488 --> 01:15:18,397 he introduced me to... 913 01:15:18,471 --> 01:15:20,325 Lawrence and Eugene. 914 01:15:20,391 --> 01:15:24,165 Lawrence and Eugene? That's Larry the Fink and Edgewater Eugene. 915 01:15:24,230 --> 01:15:27,012 So Legs Wheeler still makes with the fancy words, huh? 916 01:15:27,078 --> 01:15:30,492 Fancy words, but with the old-time action. 917 01:15:30,565 --> 01:15:34,110 Legs never got over that I moved him out of the top spot in the old days. 918 01:15:34,180 --> 01:15:36,164 See, he had all the slots in all the joints. 919 01:15:36,177 --> 01:15:38,172 I threw his slots out and moved my slots in. 920 01:15:38,243 --> 01:15:42,782 - Hey. Does he still walk with a limp? - I didn't have time to notice. 921 01:15:42,851 --> 01:15:44,858 I winged him in the shinbone once. 922 01:15:44,930 --> 01:15:47,679 He was on crutches for months. 923 01:15:47,746 --> 01:15:51,575 Well, he's off crutches now. Fats, we're dead. 924 01:15:51,649 --> 01:15:54,550 He controls the jukebox business, and that's that. 925 01:15:54,625 --> 01:15:56,664 You give up too easy, Miller. 926 01:15:56,735 --> 01:15:58,801 Didn't you just hear me tell you that he 927 01:15:58,814 --> 01:16:00,891 used to control the slots until I took over? 928 01:16:00,958 --> 01:16:03,260 I did it before, and I can do it again. 929 01:16:04,830 --> 01:16:07,929 Now you went and put my father's nightshirt on backwards, Mr. Murdock. 930 01:16:07,998 --> 01:16:09,852 Don't bother me, will ya? I'm thinkin'. 931 01:16:09,917 --> 01:16:13,943 Well, just don't stretch it out of shape. My father's not as fat as you. 932 01:16:14,013 --> 01:16:16,433 Clam up, will ya? I'm thinkin'! 933 01:16:16,507 --> 01:16:20,336 Don't you yell at me anymore, Mr. Murdock. 934 01:16:23,419 --> 01:16:25,840 Okay. Okay. 935 01:16:27,065 --> 01:16:30,098 So Legs Wheeler won't put Jerri's record on, huh? 936 01:16:30,169 --> 01:16:32,689 No wonder. I stink. 937 01:16:32,761 --> 01:16:34,964 All right, Mousie! We go! 938 01:16:35,032 --> 01:16:38,861 - Where to, boss? - To war! A cold hot war. 939 01:16:39,831 --> 01:16:41,686 Order your wedding dress, baby. 940 01:16:41,751 --> 01:16:44,117 It won't be long now. Come on! 941 01:16:51,733 --> 01:16:53,620 - Hey, boss. - Yeah. 942 01:16:53,684 --> 01:16:55,854 - You forgot your hat. - Come on! 943 01:17:18,479 --> 01:17:20,650 What'll you have, gentlemen? 944 01:17:29,837 --> 01:17:31,976 Where you gettin' your music from? 945 01:17:32,045 --> 01:17:35,142 Oh, that's a Wheeler Enterprises jukebox, mister. 946 01:17:35,211 --> 01:17:37,349 Oh, yeah? 947 01:17:47,530 --> 01:17:49,766 I take from Wheeler. 948 01:17:49,833 --> 01:17:51,742 Who? 949 01:17:53,065 --> 01:17:56,129 - Whom? - I take from Murdock. 950 01:18:05,573 --> 01:18:08,420 Oh, yeah? 951 01:18:14,211 --> 01:18:16,600 Oh, yeah? 952 01:18:18,723 --> 01:18:21,722 Blow 953 01:18:34,719 --> 01:18:36,693 When I hear the siren blow 954 01:18:38,751 --> 01:18:42,711 I get those blues 955 01:18:42,782 --> 01:18:46,873 Well, boss, I gotta hand it to you. You still got the old moxie. 956 01:18:46,941 --> 01:18:48,948 Keep us out of the record business, will he? 957 01:18:49,021 --> 01:18:50,908 You did it. 958 01:18:50,973 --> 01:18:53,427 You made a star like you said you would. 959 01:18:55,003 --> 01:18:57,556 Yeah. 960 01:18:57,627 --> 01:18:59,961 Yeah, I made a star. 961 01:19:01,435 --> 01:19:03,474 Well, that's what you wanted, wasn't it? 962 01:19:03,546 --> 01:19:05,967 Yeah, that's what I wanted. 963 01:19:11,417 --> 01:19:15,790 - Now you got a somebody to marry. - Clam up, will ya, Mousie? 964 01:19:15,863 --> 01:19:18,481 - What are you gettin' sore? - "What are you gettin' sore?" 965 01:19:18,551 --> 01:19:21,846 What are you gettin' sore? What do you suppose I'm gettin' sore? 966 01:19:21,910 --> 01:19:24,909 I like music. How do you suppose I'd be, married to a dame... 967 01:19:24,981 --> 01:19:28,363 with a stinkin' voice like that? 968 01:19:28,437 --> 01:19:31,601 How many jukeboxes did Mr. Murdock remove? 969 01:19:31,669 --> 01:19:34,002 Oh, most of them around New York. 970 01:19:34,068 --> 01:19:37,744 And now he's making inroads into Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore. 971 01:19:37,810 --> 01:19:40,592 - Pittsburgh, Altoona. - And that's far enough. 972 01:19:40,658 --> 01:19:43,440 You proceed with our legal case. I'll take care of the inroads. 973 01:19:43,506 --> 01:19:46,223 I believe I know where I can find Mr. Murdock tonight. 974 01:21:28,797 --> 01:21:32,592 You got everything, boss? Wedding ring, license, tickets? 975 01:21:32,668 --> 01:21:34,740 Yeah. I got everything. 976 01:21:37,946 --> 01:21:39,921 Have you, boss? 977 01:21:42,458 --> 01:21:45,207 Why don't you give your honeymoon tickets to Miller, boss? 978 01:21:47,705 --> 01:21:49,614 You want to know somethin'? 979 01:21:51,575 --> 01:21:54,390 I loused you up with that tape recorder. 980 01:21:57,494 --> 01:21:59,883 - You what? - Yep. 981 01:22:02,742 --> 01:22:05,294 Honest, Mousie. 982 01:22:05,366 --> 01:22:07,700 Did ya? Did ya? 983 01:22:07,765 --> 01:22:10,099 Don't kid me now. 984 01:22:10,165 --> 01:22:13,131 They soft-talked, boss, just like you figured. 985 01:22:14,547 --> 01:22:18,092 I figured right, huh? They go for each other, don't they? 986 01:22:18,162 --> 01:22:20,845 Oh, and in a big way, boss. It's the real thing. 987 01:22:24,082 --> 01:22:26,569 And now in person, the Platters with their big hit... 988 01:22:26,641 --> 01:22:29,096 "You'll Never Never Know." 989 01:22:30,896 --> 01:22:33,416 - Who is it? - Tom Miller, former agent. 990 01:22:35,215 --> 01:22:37,997 Come in. 991 01:22:42,478 --> 01:22:45,096 Just came to say good-bye. 992 01:22:45,166 --> 01:22:47,686 I guess I should have brought a wedding present. 993 01:22:47,757 --> 01:22:49,666 You did. 994 01:22:54,731 --> 01:22:57,065 That's no way for a bride to act. 995 01:22:58,155 --> 01:23:00,326 I thought brides acted that way. 996 01:23:00,394 --> 01:23:02,434 Only with the groom. 997 01:24:16,635 --> 01:24:20,409 Sorry I can't stay, but I have a train on tap. 998 01:24:21,626 --> 01:24:23,535 All the best, Georgie. 999 01:24:23,610 --> 01:24:26,643 Can't stand to hear me sing again, huh? 1000 01:24:29,112 --> 01:24:30,966 You know it isn't that. 1001 01:25:20,910 --> 01:25:23,244 Now here's Ray Anthony, his orchestra... 1002 01:25:23,310 --> 01:25:26,538 and the big hit record "Rock Around the Rock Pile." 1003 01:25:30,764 --> 01:25:33,251 Thank you. And now, here she is... 1004 01:25:33,323 --> 01:25:35,876 the girl who turned our record into pure gold... 1005 01:25:35,947 --> 01:25:38,794 Miss Jerri Jordan. 1006 01:25:40,330 --> 01:25:42,599 You're on. 1007 01:25:42,666 --> 01:25:45,032 This one's for you, Tom. 1008 01:25:55,175 --> 01:25:59,330 If you don't mind, I'd like to make a change in the program tonight. 1009 01:25:59,399 --> 01:26:04,929 Some of you girls out there may know how it feels to lose somebody you're crazy about. 1010 01:28:11,756 --> 01:28:14,657 Hey, Miller. I gotta talk to you. 1011 01:28:16,010 --> 01:28:18,050 First I talk to you, Fats. 1012 01:28:18,123 --> 01:28:20,489 Number one, I just kissed your future wife. 1013 01:28:20,553 --> 01:28:22,408 Number two, I'm in love with her. 1014 01:28:22,473 --> 01:28:24,382 Number three, go ahead and hit me. 1015 01:28:24,457 --> 01:28:25,737 - Number four, you treat her right, or I'll- 1016 01:28:25,750 --> 01:28:27,041 - Tommy boy! 1017 01:28:27,112 --> 01:28:31,781 - I'll be your best man! - You're through being best man, Fats. 1018 01:28:32,871 --> 01:28:35,391 My car awaits, Mr. Murdock. 1019 01:28:43,301 --> 01:28:45,188 Fats! Inside, quick! 1020 01:28:45,253 --> 01:28:48,251 - I'll kill him! I'll kill him! - Inside! 1021 01:28:51,952 --> 01:28:56,142 Onstage, Fats! You'll be safe there. 1022 01:28:59,567 --> 01:29:02,250 Hey! How am I gonna be safe out there? 1023 01:29:02,318 --> 01:29:04,522 Give me your hat and coat, huh? 1024 01:29:04,590 --> 01:29:08,483 Here. He won't take a chance bumping you off in front of a thousand witnesses. 1025 01:29:08,557 --> 01:29:10,793 Get your coat on, you big ham. 1026 01:29:18,044 --> 01:29:19,466 One of the reasons you came here tonight... 1027 01:29:19,531 --> 01:29:23,425 was to hear Miss Jerri Jordan and Ray Anthony do their hit record. 1028 01:29:23,498 --> 01:29:25,636 - Is that right? - Right! 1029 01:29:25,705 --> 01:29:29,250 And now, so that you won't be disappointed, here is Marty "Fats" Murdock... 1030 01:29:29,321 --> 01:29:32,932 singing his own composition, "Rock Around the Rock Pile"! 1031 01:29:35,655 --> 01:29:37,564 Go on. You're finally in the spotlight. 1032 01:29:37,639 --> 01:29:40,322 Come on. A big hand for Fats. 1033 01:29:44,677 --> 01:29:46,586 Don't be afraid. I'm calling the cops. 1034 01:29:48,421 --> 01:29:50,330 Thank you. 1035 01:29:51,460 --> 01:29:54,111 One rock Two rocks 1036 01:29:54,180 --> 01:29:56,830 Three rocks Four rocks 1037 01:29:56,899 --> 01:29:59,484 Rock pile dust is on my shoes 1038 01:29:59,554 --> 01:30:02,304 I'm a guy just born to lose 1039 01:30:02,371 --> 01:30:04,704 When I hear the siren blow 1040 01:30:04,769 --> 01:30:06,623 Oooooh 1041 01:30:06,689 --> 01:30:09,339 I get those blues 1042 01:30:10,401 --> 01:30:13,335 Big rocks Small rocks 1043 01:30:13,408 --> 01:30:15,742 Short rocks Tall rocks 1044 01:30:15,808 --> 01:30:18,458 Rock pile dust get off my shoes 1045 01:30:18,527 --> 01:30:21,047 Must my news be all bad news 1046 01:30:21,118 --> 01:30:24,662 When I hear the siren blow Oooooh 1047 01:30:24,733 --> 01:30:27,962 I get those blues 1048 01:30:46,137 --> 01:30:48,405 Okay, Legs. The silencer's on. 1049 01:30:48,472 --> 01:30:50,414 Wait till he stops bouncing around. 1050 01:30:54,648 --> 01:30:57,462 Rock, rock Rock around the rock pile 1051 01:30:57,527 --> 01:31:00,112 Rock, rock Rock around the rock pile 1052 01:31:00,182 --> 01:31:03,029 Rock, rock Rock around the rock pile 1053 01:31:03,095 --> 01:31:05,395 That siren's got me cryin' 1054 01:31:05,461 --> 01:31:07,981 Two rocks Four rocks 1055 01:31:08,052 --> 01:31:10,637 They make more rocks 1056 01:31:10,708 --> 01:31:12,944 - Shut my cell and lock me in - Don't shoot. 1057 01:31:13,012 --> 01:31:15,913 We'll sign him. That's talent up there, you jerk. 1058 01:31:15,987 --> 01:31:18,092 When I hear the siren blow 1059 01:31:18,163 --> 01:31:21,064 - Oooooh - Since when did he start performing? 1060 01:31:21,138 --> 01:31:23,919 - Since when did you start? - Rock around the rock pile 1061 01:31:23,985 --> 01:31:26,025 I always could sing. 1062 01:31:26,097 --> 01:31:30,122 I thought if I was real awful I'd get out of owing him. 1063 01:31:47,277 --> 01:31:51,531 - Uh, darling. - Darlin'Oh, my darlin' 1064 01:31:51,596 --> 01:31:54,410 In that prison cell I'd be 1065 01:31:54,475 --> 01:31:58,369 Thinkin'of the day that I'd get out 1066 01:31:58,443 --> 01:32:02,371 And hold you close to me 1067 01:32:02,443 --> 01:32:05,757 But what is it I always see 1068 01:32:06,793 --> 01:32:09,411 One rock Two rocks 1069 01:32:09,480 --> 01:32:12,294 Three rocks Four rocks 1070 01:32:12,359 --> 01:32:15,654 Rock pile dust is on my shoes 1071 01:32:17,383 --> 01:32:20,644 Well, that's the story, ladies and gentlemen. 1072 01:32:20,710 --> 01:32:23,491 A story about music and... 1073 01:32:25,381 --> 01:32:27,236 Love. 1074 01:32:27,301 --> 01:32:30,083 A story about music and love. 1075 01:32:30,148 --> 01:32:32,482 And marriage. 1076 01:32:32,548 --> 01:32:34,402 And babysitters. 1077 01:32:34,468 --> 01:32:38,079 - Sing for us, Uncle Fats. - Sing, Uncle Fats. 1078 01:32:38,147 --> 01:32:41,376 Oh. I don't know. 1079 01:32:42,497 --> 01:32:44,799 Ask my agent. 1080 01:32:44,865 --> 01:32:46,774 Let them buy your records. 1081 01:32:48,096 --> 01:32:50,201 So long, everybody. 1082 01:32:58,526 --> 01:33:00,381 Don't listen to him, folks. 1083 01:33:00,446 --> 01:33:02,834 I'll see you outside in the lobby when you leave. 1084 01:33:02,909 --> 01:33:04,982 I'll sing anything you want. 1085 01:33:05,053 --> 01:33:08,216 I'm a jim-dandy singer. 1086 01:33:08,284 --> 01:33:10,139 The girl can't help it 1087 01:33:10,204 --> 01:33:12,472 When she hears the siren blow 1088 01:33:15,355 --> 01:33:20,144 The girl can't help it