Affair with a Stranger

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0:01:12 > 0:01:17- KNOCK AT DOOR Mind if I sit down?- Not at all.

0:01:17 > 0:01:21I wanted to thank you for the part. I'm terribly grateful.

0:01:21 > 0:01:26- You deserve it. - I just hope I don't let you down.

0:01:26 > 0:01:30- You'll be all right. - I owe you so much.

0:01:30 > 0:01:35- Do you realise I've been in all your plays?- Let's forget the first one.

0:01:35 > 0:01:38You're never around much after a show opens.

0:01:38 > 0:01:42You never have time to pay attention to me.

0:01:42 > 0:01:46Pay attention? You're playing the lead, aren't you?

0:01:46 > 0:01:50Seriously, don't you ever see an actress offstage?

0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Of course.- Then how do I look?

0:01:53 > 0:01:57Very attractive, very appealing and very nice.

0:01:57 > 0:02:01I don't mean to take you away from your work,

0:02:01 > 0:02:04but I did want you to know how I feel.

0:02:17 > 0:02:22Why didn't you tell Anna not to quit? You said you'd meet me here!

0:02:22 > 0:02:28I know. I promised to be in Philadelphia when you arrived.

0:02:28 > 0:02:30I bought my ticket...

0:02:30 > 0:02:36It's the third time! I'm not sick, I'm as healthy as a horse, Lyn.

0:02:36 > 0:02:40But I want your reaction before the show goes to New York.

0:02:40 > 0:02:45Why does a man have to tell his wife why he needs her?

0:02:45 > 0:02:50All right, I'll see you at home, if I come home.

0:02:56 > 0:02:58Oh, hello!

0:02:58 > 0:03:03- Hello.- I didn't know you were on this floor.- Right down the hall.

0:03:03 > 0:03:06Where are you headed for?

0:03:06 > 0:03:11I was just going to scare up somebody to have dinner with.

0:03:11 > 0:03:14- What about me?- I'd love to.

0:03:14 > 0:03:19- I have to go by the theatre. I'll give you a buzz.- Sure. Hurry back.

0:03:19 > 0:03:23I'm tremendously hungry. Aren't you?

0:03:25 > 0:03:27A little.

0:03:43 > 0:03:47Operator? This is Janet Booth, room 806.

0:03:47 > 0:03:50I want to make a person-to-person call.

0:03:50 > 0:03:55Miss Lucy Lawson, Studio C, Radio City, New York, New York.

0:03:55 > 0:03:57Will you call me? Thank you.

0:04:00 > 0:04:05SHE HUMS

0:04:30 > 0:04:33PHONE RINGS

0:04:37 > 0:04:41Hello. Lucy? This is Janet Booth.

0:04:41 > 0:04:45Janet Booth! Where are you, my dear? Philadelphia!

0:04:45 > 0:04:51I know you're on air in a few minutes, but I've got a great story.

0:04:51 > 0:04:53Well, here it is.

0:04:53 > 0:04:57William and Carolyn Blakeley are about to get a divorce.

0:04:57 > 0:05:02No! Well, are you sure? How do you know?

0:05:02 > 0:05:08Oh, you're in his new play? Well, dear, you ought to know.

0:05:08 > 0:05:11- WEATHERMAN: - '..heavy rain in our area.

0:05:11 > 0:05:15'In New York City, this rain will continue throughout the night...'

0:05:15 > 0:05:20Thank you so much. You were divine to call me. Bye, darling.

0:05:20 > 0:05:23June, get the Blakeleys.

0:05:27 > 0:05:30PHONE RINGS Hello?

0:05:32 > 0:05:35I'd like to speak to Mr Blakeley.

0:05:35 > 0:05:39He's in Philadelphia. Is Mrs Blakeley home?

0:05:39 > 0:05:43Yeah, but she can't speak cos she's in the tub.

0:05:43 > 0:05:47- Miss Lawson, you're on in two minutes!- Wouldn't she...?

0:05:47 > 0:05:52Never mind. June, get some stills of the Blakeleys from the file.

0:05:52 > 0:05:56And call the newspaper office. Don't forget. I'll never make it.

0:05:58 > 0:06:01Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:06:01 > 0:06:06In today's papers, Marion Randolph, New York socialite, is to marry.

0:06:06 > 0:06:12We announced it over two months ago, when it was vehemently denied.

0:06:12 > 0:06:16And now for the big news - Broadway will be amazed

0:06:16 > 0:06:21at the news that William Blakeley, playwright and director,

0:06:21 > 0:06:26and his wife, Carolyn Parker, are on the verge of a divorce...

0:06:26 > 0:06:31- That's enough.- I was sure she was going to say Blakeley was dead.

0:06:31 > 0:06:36- I'm going to his new play.- He'll be a dead pigeon if he loses that gal.

0:06:36 > 0:06:40- You know him? - We've been friends for years.

0:06:40 > 0:06:45Know his wife, too. Had a hand in his meeting her.

0:06:45 > 0:06:49It was New Year's Eve - was it '48 or '49?

0:06:49 > 0:06:54All I know is, it was a clear, cold night. Times Square was jammed.

0:06:54 > 0:06:58I used to run the out-of-town newspaper stand.

0:06:58 > 0:07:01It was just before midnight...

0:07:03 > 0:07:07BAND PLAYS: "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow"

0:07:20 > 0:07:25- Howdy, Pop!- Hello, Bill, Happy New Year!- Happy New Year.

0:07:25 > 0:07:29Bill, I got a hunch that next year, you're gonna do terrific.

0:07:29 > 0:07:34- You had the same hunch last year. - It's just one of them breaks.

0:07:34 > 0:07:40- Things are bad then there's a change. - Then there's a change to the worse.

0:07:40 > 0:07:43- Pay me later.- Thanks.

0:07:43 > 0:07:48Say, I was just thinking, you know any Broadway producers?

0:07:48 > 0:07:53Only my landlady, and she's getting tired of the acquaintanceship.

0:07:53 > 0:07:58You've heard of George W Craig, the producer, haven't you?

0:07:58 > 0:08:03- Who hasn't?- He got his paper from me before he moved to 5th Avenue.

0:08:03 > 0:08:08Great guy. I think maybe I can get him to do something for you, see?

0:08:08 > 0:08:11You mean, to read my play?

0:08:11 > 0:08:15- He used to ask me to look out for new talent.- Yeah?

0:08:15 > 0:08:19HUBBUB FROM CROWD

0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Good evening, Pop.- Evening, Ma'am. - Happy New Year!

0:08:22 > 0:08:24Same to you, Ma'am.

0:08:24 > 0:08:29- What's everybody looking up for? - They're waiting for the ball.

0:08:29 > 0:08:35- At midnight, that ball comes down, and then it's New Year.- Really?

0:08:35 > 0:08:41- This is my first New Year in New York.- Is it? Happy New Year.

0:08:41 > 0:08:45Happy New Year.

0:08:45 > 0:08:50- Who is that?- I don't know. But she gets the Toledo paper every night.

0:08:50 > 0:08:55Toledo? Happy New Year.

0:08:57 > 0:09:02- Hello! What are you doing in New York?- I think you've made a mistake.

0:09:02 > 0:09:07Ah, the old home town paper - Toledo. It's good to see you.

0:09:07 > 0:09:11- You don't remember me, do you? - I certainly don't.- I remember you.

0:09:11 > 0:09:16- Your name slips my mind. - Yours slips mine, too.

0:09:16 > 0:09:19- I'm Bill Blakeley. Don't tell me... - I'm not going to.

0:09:22 > 0:09:28BAND PLAYS "Auld Lang Syne"

0:09:28 > 0:09:32- Happy New Year!- Happy New Year!

0:09:35 > 0:09:39You ought to be put in jail. I'm gonna get a policeman.

0:09:39 > 0:09:43That's a good idea. Let's find one.

0:09:46 > 0:09:50- The noise has died down, hasn't it? - Yeah.- What time is it?

0:09:52 > 0:09:55Oh, it's about one o'clock or so.

0:09:55 > 0:09:59- Look, Miss Parker... - Carolyn.- Look, Carolyn,

0:09:59 > 0:10:04there's something I want to say to you - I'm sorry that I...

0:10:04 > 0:10:08No, I'm not sorry. What I mean is, will you forgive me?

0:10:08 > 0:10:13I guess so. But don't you ever... Yes, I forgive you.

0:10:13 > 0:10:16This is where I live.

0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Good night.- Good night.

0:10:20 > 0:10:24- Carolyn, may I see you again?- Maybe.

0:10:24 > 0:10:30- Give me a ring.- Oh, er, Carolyn...

0:10:30 > 0:10:35You may as well know I've never been in Toledo in my life.

0:10:35 > 0:10:39- Neither have I.- But the newspaper?

0:10:39 > 0:10:43It's for the lady across the road. She's from Toledo.

0:10:43 > 0:10:46Good night.

0:10:46 > 0:10:50Oh, my name's in the telephone book.

0:11:00 > 0:11:05- Did you show Blakeley's play to Craig?- Look, I never knew Craig.

0:11:05 > 0:11:09It was New Year's Eve and Blakeley was broke...

0:11:09 > 0:11:13Say, I've got to run or I'll miss my show.

0:11:13 > 0:11:18IN A WHISPER: Hey, you forgot your change!

0:11:26 > 0:11:30RADIO: 'Miss Lawson's column appears in 600 newspapers...'

0:11:30 > 0:11:34Turn that thing off! '..heard by 20 million people.'

0:11:34 > 0:11:39Darling, is there any truth in the report of the Blakeleys' divorce?

0:11:39 > 0:11:42Why would she say it, Mrs Stanton?

0:11:42 > 0:11:48- These people tell just enough truth to confuse everybody. See you.- Yes.

0:11:48 > 0:11:53- You know the Blakeleys?- They used to live here on the second floor!

0:11:53 > 0:11:57First, she was alone, then after they were married...

0:11:57 > 0:12:02For the first six months here, she was as lonesome as a dog in a pound.

0:12:02 > 0:12:07Then one night he came to call. She wanted everything just so.

0:12:07 > 0:12:12She was fussin' around that apartment like a mother hen...

0:12:12 > 0:12:16SHE HUMS

0:12:45 > 0:12:48Oh!

0:12:48 > 0:12:52CRASHING AND RATTLING

0:12:54 > 0:12:57Oh, good heavens!

0:12:57 > 0:13:01- Are you hurt?- No, I'm all right. - What happened?

0:13:01 > 0:13:03Oh, look at the rug!

0:13:07 > 0:13:11- Oh, Ma, look! - DOOR BUZZER

0:13:11 > 0:13:16- That's him.- Who's him?- My first date in New York, and look!

0:13:16 > 0:13:22Just let him keep on buzzing. I'll go and get a rug to cover it up.

0:13:22 > 0:13:24BUZZ

0:13:26 > 0:13:32- That window looks terrible. - Never mind. You go and let him in.

0:13:32 > 0:13:35BUZZING

0:13:41 > 0:13:44- Hello.- Good evening.

0:13:44 > 0:13:47- Oh!- What is it?

0:13:47 > 0:13:50- A-hum...- What's the matter?

0:13:50 > 0:13:55- Excuse us.- What's wrong? - Why, your dress, at the back.

0:13:55 > 0:13:58Oh!

0:13:59 > 0:14:03- Oh!- Hurry up and get changed.

0:14:03 > 0:14:07- Send him away.- Don't be silly! Here.

0:14:07 > 0:14:12- Here's a pretty dress. Put this on. - How am I going to face him?

0:14:12 > 0:14:17Facing him wasn't the mistake. I'll let him in. Now hurry up!

0:14:25 > 0:14:30- Won't you come in?- Thank you.- I'm sorry we kept you.- That's all right.

0:14:30 > 0:14:35- Won't you take a seat, make yourself at home?- Thanks.

0:14:35 > 0:14:39Um, Miss Parker will be out in just a minute.

0:14:41 > 0:14:43Excuse me.

0:15:21 > 0:15:24I'm sorry. I couldn't be more embarrassed.

0:15:24 > 0:15:28- For slamming the door in my face? - That and...

0:15:28 > 0:15:33- Don't worry. There is one thing I'd like to know.- Yes?

0:15:33 > 0:15:37What was it all about? Was there anything wrong?

0:15:37 > 0:15:42- Didn't you see?- See what? What are you talking about?

0:15:42 > 0:15:46Oh, nothing. Nothing was wrong at all.

0:15:46 > 0:15:49Nice place.

0:15:49 > 0:15:51Neat, clean...

0:15:51 > 0:15:55- Thank you.- And very feminine. May I look around?

0:15:55 > 0:15:59- All you have to do is turn around. - Kitchen!

0:16:06 > 0:16:09Spic-and-span. Chicken!

0:16:09 > 0:16:14- Did you cook it yourself?- Mm-hmm. Would you like some?- If you insist.

0:16:17 > 0:16:21Got to find out if you're a good cook.

0:16:26 > 0:16:29Certainly is feminine.

0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Um, won't you sit down?- Mmm.

0:16:32 > 0:16:37- I'll take it. - No. You stay where you are.

0:16:48 > 0:16:52Yep, this certainly is a feminine place all right.

0:16:52 > 0:16:56- You keep saying that. - I know. I mean it.

0:16:56 > 0:16:59I get the feeling I'm the first man that's been here.

0:17:01 > 0:17:04- Indeed?- It's so, um...

0:17:04 > 0:17:07- So feminine.- Mm-hmm.

0:17:11 > 0:17:15Say, you sound angry. Did I say something wrong?

0:17:15 > 0:17:20- I don't pretend to be a siren, but I'm no hermit either.- Now wait...

0:17:20 > 0:17:25- There was a young man here last night...- You've got me all wrong.

0:17:25 > 0:17:30- It was a compliment.- To say a girl never had a man interested in her?

0:17:30 > 0:17:33Is it a compliment to say that...?

0:17:33 > 0:17:37- DOOR SLAMS - Oh, dear. Why...

0:17:37 > 0:17:40BUZZER

0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Good evening.- Hello. - Well, nice apartment.

0:17:45 > 0:17:49A little too feminine, don't you think?

0:17:49 > 0:17:52- What sort of a guy is he?- Who?

0:17:52 > 0:17:57- The fellow who was here last night. - Oh, he's just an old friend.

0:17:57 > 0:18:02- When will I read your play? - What's his name?- Timmy.

0:18:02 > 0:18:05- You said you'd bring it. - Timmy who?- Just Timmy.

0:18:05 > 0:18:10- Tell me about the play.- Timmy who? What kind of a looking guy was he?

0:18:10 > 0:18:13- Now listen...- OK, OK, I'm shut.

0:18:13 > 0:18:15KNOCK AT DOOR

0:18:18 > 0:18:22Oh, Miss Carolyn, they've just called me in tonight.

0:18:22 > 0:18:26- I was wondering if you'd take care of the kid.- Well, I...

0:18:26 > 0:18:30- I didn't know you had company. - Mrs Wallace, Mr Blakeley.- Hello.

0:18:30 > 0:18:35- It would be fun to take care of the kid.- I don't want to impose.

0:18:35 > 0:18:38Now, you be a good boy, Timmy.

0:18:38 > 0:18:41Timmy!

0:18:46 > 0:18:49- Hello, Timmy.- Hi.

0:18:49 > 0:18:52Timmy.

0:18:54 > 0:18:58Say, Timmy, what you got here?

0:18:58 > 0:19:02The night after, she came down and had a good cry.

0:19:02 > 0:19:04She was sure he wasn't coming back.

0:19:04 > 0:19:08Soon he was popping in and out all the time!

0:19:08 > 0:19:12Oh, gosh! Oh, excuse me, folks!

0:19:20 > 0:19:22Happy!

0:19:28 > 0:19:30Oh! Oh!

0:19:30 > 0:19:33Oh, baby, does it hurt much?

0:19:33 > 0:19:37- No. No, it feels delicious. - I'm sorry, sweetie.

0:19:37 > 0:19:42- I'll get you something. - That stuff won't do any good.

0:19:42 > 0:19:45- HE WHISTLES - Mmm.

0:19:48 > 0:19:53How many times have I told you not to sit with your back to the door?

0:19:53 > 0:19:58- You won't let me work in the living room.- You know why.- I'm a mess.

0:19:58 > 0:20:02Let's not get sarcastic about it. It was just an accident.

0:20:02 > 0:20:08OK, baby. Now, if this happens once more, I'm going to call it a habit.

0:20:08 > 0:20:13- What were you so excited about? - You got me so upset, now I forgot.

0:20:13 > 0:20:17Oh, yes, Carolyn and Bill Blakeley are breaking up.

0:20:17 > 0:20:21- I know. Heard it on TV. - I thought it was broken.

0:20:21 > 0:20:26- I fixed it.- What do you suppose was the matter?- Wasn't plugged in.

0:20:26 > 0:20:32- I mean the Blakeleys.- I don't know. Maybe too much success.

0:20:32 > 0:20:37Whatever it is, fiver'll get you ten it's not her fault.

0:20:37 > 0:20:41He had plenty of gas and go right from the start, didn't he?

0:20:41 > 0:20:44Remember when we first met him?

0:20:44 > 0:20:48Carolyn and I had just started modelling for Bates...

0:20:48 > 0:20:53- I should be finished in a week or two.- Is it a mystery, Bill?

0:20:53 > 0:20:56It's more of a character study than a whodunnit.

0:20:56 > 0:21:01- Sounds interesting.- It's a wonderful play.- You got a producer?

0:21:01 > 0:21:06- George W Craig for one.- The biggest in New York. How d'you get to him?

0:21:06 > 0:21:11Well, I... It was a friend of mine. He's a newspaper man.

0:21:11 > 0:21:15- Wonder if I know him. - Happy's a newspaper man, too.- Oh?

0:21:15 > 0:21:20- What do you do, Bill, besides writing plays?- Nothing.

0:21:20 > 0:21:25- You worked on a paper.- Buffalo Journal.- That's a good paper.

0:21:25 > 0:21:29Can't your friend land you something in New York?

0:21:29 > 0:21:32I don't want a job, Happy.

0:21:32 > 0:21:37You can't come home at night and write plays - it just doesn't work.

0:21:37 > 0:21:41I know, I've been trying to write a novel for 15 years.

0:21:41 > 0:21:47You'd take something to keep you in groceries, wouldn't you, Bill?

0:21:47 > 0:21:53- I guess so. I'd prefer to gamble. - Come on, Bill, you're not a gambler.

0:21:53 > 0:21:57A couple of bucks on a horse now and then.

0:21:57 > 0:22:00You haven't gambled a cent since I've known you.

0:22:00 > 0:22:05- You can't gamble a cent. - KNOCK AT DOOR The poker players.

0:22:05 > 0:22:10- Lyn, help me clear the table. - Hiya, boys, come on in.

0:22:10 > 0:22:14Oh, Bill Blakeley, this is Frank, Maddy, Mo...

0:22:14 > 0:22:19Oh, and Lyn Parker - Maddy, Frank, Mo...

0:22:19 > 0:22:22- You don't have to help.- I want to.

0:22:22 > 0:22:26Lyn, I know it's none of my business.

0:22:26 > 0:22:30But we've been friends since you came to town.

0:22:30 > 0:22:37I feel... Sweetie, that guy's nothing but an out-and-out tramp.

0:22:37 > 0:22:41No, he isn't. He'll be a great playwright, you'll see.

0:22:41 > 0:22:44You'll see. Incidentally, where does he sleep?

0:22:44 > 0:22:48In a rooming house on 46th street - top floor.

0:22:48 > 0:22:52I see. And he eats at your place.

0:22:52 > 0:22:56Dolly, that's not fair, I've only known him a few weeks.

0:22:56 > 0:23:01- I thought by the way you acted that you liked him.- I do.

0:23:01 > 0:23:06Nice-looking, polite, educated and sort of charming. That's the trouble.

0:23:07 > 0:23:09Oh, Dolly.

0:23:09 > 0:23:13- How much is this? - Five bucks. Pay after the game.

0:23:13 > 0:23:17The whites are five, the reds are ten, the blues a quarter.

0:23:17 > 0:23:21A nickel and dime except for a pair or on the last card.

0:23:21 > 0:23:25- You playing, Mr Blakeley? - We're going to a movie in a while.

0:23:25 > 0:23:28Dolly's got some passes, OK?

0:23:28 > 0:23:31Deal 'em, Mo.

0:23:34 > 0:23:38- Where are we going?- To the Rivoli, if that's all right.- OK by me.

0:23:38 > 0:23:41Er, Dolly...

0:23:41 > 0:23:46Will you buy the tickets? I'll keep him busy. I said you had passes.

0:23:46 > 0:23:49I heard you.

0:23:56 > 0:23:58Ten. Up a dime.

0:24:03 > 0:24:08- Bill, are you coming?- The boys will want to win their money back.

0:24:08 > 0:24:13- THEY MURMUR APPROVAL - You go ahead. I'll be here when you get back.

0:24:14 > 0:24:17Good night, honey.

0:24:20 > 0:24:23Now, maybe you boys' luck will change.

0:24:28 > 0:24:33- He hasn't one cent to his name. - That's all right. He's winning.

0:24:33 > 0:24:38- Supposing he were to lose? - Happy would take care of it.

0:24:38 > 0:24:43What's a nickel and dime poker game? You're being unreasonable.

0:24:43 > 0:24:48- To gamble when you've no money, that's real gambling.- It's my fault.

0:24:48 > 0:24:54- I forgot it was poker night. - It won't amount to anything anyway.

0:24:54 > 0:24:59Of course not. Bates has got a new line of French coats for modelling.

0:24:59 > 0:25:02- They're awfully smart.- Not one cent.

0:25:02 > 0:25:07- Better luck next time. - Three in a row!

0:25:18 > 0:25:21BUZZ AT DOOR

0:25:23 > 0:25:26- Hi.- Hello.

0:25:28 > 0:25:31- You slept well, didn't you? - Like a log.

0:25:31 > 0:25:35I've never slept better. I'll get my coat.

0:25:35 > 0:25:40- Why did you ask that? - Why did I ask what?

0:25:40 > 0:25:45- If I slept well.- I thought you might be upset about last night.

0:25:45 > 0:25:49- Had they finished when you got home?- Just breaking up.

0:25:49 > 0:25:54- I told Bill you were tired. - You didn't say I was angry?

0:25:54 > 0:25:58- No. Just what you told me to say. - What did he say?- Nothing.

0:25:58 > 0:26:01Didn't he think it rather strange?

0:26:01 > 0:26:06Why should he? You told me not to give the impression you were sore.

0:26:06 > 0:26:11- I know. - Hap says he's a great poker player.

0:26:11 > 0:26:16He was 12 ahead at one time, but he ended up 10 cents ahead.

0:26:16 > 0:26:20I'm not going to see him any more.

0:26:20 > 0:26:24- Because he ended up with 10 cents? - Because he's a gambler.

0:26:24 > 0:26:29Gambling his life away. Couldn't even stay out of a silly card game.

0:26:29 > 0:26:34You were right - he's a handsome, charming tramp.

0:26:34 > 0:26:38- Don't you think I'm right? - Absolutely.

0:26:38 > 0:26:43PHONE RINGS You think that's him?

0:26:43 > 0:26:47Answer it. Tell him what you just told me.

0:26:47 > 0:26:52That you don't want to see him again. Go on, give him the brush off. Go on.

0:26:52 > 0:26:58- He's calling from a pay phone.- So? - If I answer, he'll lose his nickel.

0:26:58 > 0:27:01Oh, come on.

0:28:33 > 0:28:36- That's stealing.- Oh...!

0:28:36 > 0:28:40- Hello! I mean, how've you been? Here.- Oh, you can have it.

0:28:40 > 0:28:43Thanks. I thought this was my table.

0:28:43 > 0:28:47- Mind if I sit down? - I'm saving that place for Dolly.

0:28:49 > 0:28:52It's funny running into you here.

0:28:52 > 0:28:57- I phoned you about a half-hour ago. You didn't answer.- Didn't I?- No.

0:28:57 > 0:29:03- Are you sore about something?- Why? - Thought I might have done something.

0:29:03 > 0:29:09You certainly don't think I minded you playing poker with no money?

0:29:09 > 0:29:14- And you can't think I minded going home alone?- Sugar, I can explain.

0:29:14 > 0:29:21- There comes a time when guys have to behave like men.- There sure does.

0:29:21 > 0:29:26- The chances of my losing were practically...- Shush. Here's Dolly.

0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Oh, hello.- Hello.

0:29:28 > 0:29:34- Soup for breakfast?- Funny, isn't it? Where I come from, everyone has it.

0:29:34 > 0:29:38- Up in New England, they have pie. - What kind is it?

0:29:38 > 0:29:44- It's his own special brand, isn't it, Bill?- Yes, my own special brand.

0:29:44 > 0:29:48- Those eggs smell good. Look good, too.- Would you like one?

0:29:48 > 0:29:52- Of course not.- Go on, have one. - If you insist.

0:29:52 > 0:29:55I shouldn't eat more than one anyway.

0:29:55 > 0:29:57Am I going to see you tonight?

0:29:59 > 0:30:04- No, I don't think so. - You have another date?- Not exactly.

0:30:04 > 0:30:07- I promised to take care of Timmy. - I like Timmy.

0:30:07 > 0:30:13- We won't be home till late. - I'll wait for you at the studio.

0:30:15 > 0:30:18Well, we're not working at the studio.

0:30:18 > 0:30:21What time is it?

0:30:21 > 0:30:26- A quarter to nine.- We've got to hurry. We'll be late. Bye.

0:30:26 > 0:30:31Lyn, I'll meet you outside of Ma's house, huh?

0:30:31 > 0:30:33I suppose so.

0:30:49 > 0:30:52Bill was right about one thing.

0:30:52 > 0:30:57Boy can't work on a paper in the day and write a novel at night.

0:30:57 > 0:31:01- Happy, you're not quitting your job. - Honey, I'm so...

0:31:01 > 0:31:05- BELL RINGS - I'll get it. It'll be for me.

0:31:05 > 0:31:10Wilson's probably drunk again and I'll have to work all night.

0:31:10 > 0:31:13I'll never get this book finished.

0:31:15 > 0:31:18Wilson again? Yeah.

0:31:18 > 0:31:21All right! All right.

0:31:22 > 0:31:25I was right about that...

0:31:25 > 0:31:30Honey, baby, are you all right? Here, let me rub it.

0:31:30 > 0:31:34Honey, I don't know why I'm so careless.

0:31:37 > 0:31:39Taxi!

0:31:44 > 0:31:46Taxi!

0:31:49 > 0:31:51Morning Blade.

0:31:55 > 0:31:57Hi, Hap.

0:31:57 > 0:32:01Joe! What are you doing in this neighbourhood?

0:32:01 > 0:32:07- I drive a cab, remember? I was going to drop in on you and Dolly.- Yeah?

0:32:07 > 0:32:11- How is she? - Oh, she's fine. How you been?

0:32:11 > 0:32:14- All right. And you?- Can't squawk.

0:32:15 > 0:32:20- You hear about Bill and Carolyn? - What about 'em?- Taken the cure.

0:32:20 > 0:32:25- No!- Yeah. Just got it on television, that Lawson dame.

0:32:25 > 0:32:30- Dolly and I were just talking about them.- When did you see them last?

0:32:30 > 0:32:35Mmm. Couple of months. They invited us out to Long Island.

0:32:35 > 0:32:40- I couldn't go, so we didn't make it. - I hear it's quite a joint they got.

0:32:40 > 0:32:45You know, Joe, I didn't think Bill would amount to a hill of beans.

0:32:45 > 0:32:48Boy, that first play.

0:32:48 > 0:32:53I remember when he made that deal with that fly-by-night producer...

0:32:58 > 0:33:03- Joe, can I pay you later? I want to show Carolyn this 100 bill.- Sure.

0:33:04 > 0:33:07I couldn't change it anyway!

0:33:11 > 0:33:14- KNOCK AT DOOR - Take a look at this, Sugar.

0:33:14 > 0:33:18- Where did you get that? - I sold my play.

0:33:18 > 0:33:22- Oh, Bill! Tell me all about it. - Rehearsals start tomorrow.

0:33:22 > 0:33:26- I'm so glad for you. - My landlady was glad, too.

0:33:26 > 0:33:31- New suit?- Not exactly. She let me have my trunk out of the basement.

0:33:31 > 0:33:35- And why not ask me what time it is? - Who did you sell your play to?

0:33:35 > 0:33:40- James E Smalley.- Haven't heard of him.- I hadn't either until today.

0:33:40 > 0:33:43Here's the contract.

0:33:43 > 0:33:48- Why is the 500 scratched out and 250 put in?- Oh, that...

0:33:48 > 0:33:53- He wanted cash for the production. - You worked hard on that play.

0:33:53 > 0:33:56- 250 instead of 500... - We'll make a million!

0:33:56 > 0:34:00- Who's going to direct it?- Smalley.

0:34:00 > 0:34:05- Has he directed a New York play?- No. He had a stock company in Brockton.

0:34:05 > 0:34:08- Where is Brockton?- Massachusetts.

0:34:10 > 0:34:13We're going to have a hit.

0:34:13 > 0:34:16Believe me. Everything's going to be all right.

0:34:41 > 0:34:45- Where d'you get the clothes?- The dress is mine, I borrowed the wrap.

0:34:45 > 0:34:49- Good luck, Bill! > - Thanks. I'll need it.

0:34:49 > 0:34:52- I'll pick you up after the show! - Right.

0:34:52 > 0:34:56I'll meet you in the interval. I'd sit with you but I'm coming apart.

0:34:56 > 0:35:01- Good luck.- Don't worry, Sugar. Everything's gonna be all right.

0:35:01 > 0:35:06- It's almost curtain time.- I'm sorry, I stopped to talk to Bill.

0:35:06 > 0:35:10- How does he feel?- He's worried.- Oh! - Let's go.

0:35:17 > 0:35:21- What time is it? - Five minutes past ten.

0:35:21 > 0:35:26Thank you, sir. I don't see why I've got to sweep this floor,

0:35:26 > 0:35:29when they'll just mess it up again.

0:35:29 > 0:35:33< Not enough people left for that.

0:35:35 > 0:35:38What do you say, Harry?

0:35:38 > 0:35:41- No sale, hey?- No, brother.

0:35:43 > 0:35:47- Oh, hello, Blakeley. - Who is he?

0:35:47 > 0:35:51That's Harry Casino, he runs a ticket joint.

0:35:51 > 0:35:56Sometimes we can nurse a tired show into a success with cut rates.

0:35:56 > 0:36:00- But when he says thumbs down, that's it.- I see.

0:36:00 > 0:36:03I got to get up to the office.

0:36:07 > 0:36:11- Mr Casino?- Yeah.- My name's Blakeley. - Oh!

0:36:11 > 0:36:14- Hi.- Is it that bad?

0:36:14 > 0:36:17- I'm afraid so. - No chance at all, huh?

0:36:17 > 0:36:21There have been miracles, but not in showbusiness.

0:36:21 > 0:36:26- Other shows started off bad. - Yeah, but they started off.

0:36:26 > 0:36:31I'd like to be kind, Blakeley, but I'm not much of a liar.

0:36:42 > 0:36:47SOFT MUSIC PLAYS

0:37:00 > 0:37:02Bill.

0:37:07 > 0:37:09How d'you find me?

0:37:09 > 0:37:13I just figured, if I felt like you, where would I go?

0:37:13 > 0:37:17And here you are. Ready to go home?

0:37:20 > 0:37:23OK. Let's go.

0:37:23 > 0:37:28I've chiselled for two years to build myself up to a big letdown.

0:37:28 > 0:37:32It wasn't even a high-class flump, just was an out-and-out fizzle.

0:37:32 > 0:37:37Well, I've had my try and missed the boat. What will I do now?

0:37:37 > 0:37:41I doubt I could even get a job on a newspaper.

0:37:41 > 0:37:44Bright and early tomorrow, I'll try.

0:37:44 > 0:37:48No, you'll start on the third act of your new play.

0:37:48 > 0:37:51- I can't, Lyn.- You've got to.- Look...

0:37:51 > 0:37:56I'll try working on it at night and get a job in the day.

0:37:56 > 0:38:02- Like Happy?- I can't go on kidding my friends and sponging off of you!

0:38:02 > 0:38:05I've been thinking about that, and...

0:38:05 > 0:38:10It wouldn't seem so much like sponging if it were sort of,

0:38:10 > 0:38:13- well, partnership, would it? - Partnership!

0:38:13 > 0:38:17Incorporating what? Your job, my nerve?

0:38:20 > 0:38:23Bill, do you love me?

0:38:23 > 0:38:29- Of course I do, Lyn, but... - You're making this very difficult.

0:38:29 > 0:38:34First I have to tell you I love you, then I have to ask if you love me...

0:38:34 > 0:38:37- Lyn... - Mr B, will you marry me or not?

0:38:48 > 0:38:52I bet it happens that way most of the time.

0:38:53 > 0:38:58MUSIC PLAYS AND CHILDREN SHOUT

0:39:00 > 0:39:04- Hi, Joe.- Hello, Carolyn.

0:39:13 > 0:39:15DOOR BUZZER

0:39:19 > 0:39:21Hi.

0:39:21 > 0:39:25- What are you doing home at this time?- I forgot my make-up kit.

0:39:25 > 0:39:30I'm sorry you found me looking like this. I'm just a wreck.

0:39:30 > 0:39:35- I haven't done the dishes yet. - I can take care of the apartment.

0:39:35 > 0:39:39- I know, but now that you have me... - Oh, please.

0:39:39 > 0:39:42You can't go on respecting me.

0:39:42 > 0:39:46I thought I'd sell my play and pay you back.

0:39:46 > 0:39:50- But it's been months.- You ought to get out and get some air.

0:39:50 > 0:39:54I think I ought to get some air, too. Plenty of it.

0:39:54 > 0:39:57What are you talking about?

0:39:57 > 0:40:01I'm talking about taking the air, getting out.

0:40:01 > 0:40:05This afternoon I'll see if I can't get a good word from someone.

0:40:05 > 0:40:08If not, I'm...moving out.

0:40:08 > 0:40:13When I get a break, I'll come back. This living off you is no good.

0:40:13 > 0:40:18- I feel like a heel all the time. - Where are you going?- I don't know.

0:40:18 > 0:40:22You're going to walk out on me just because of your pride.

0:40:22 > 0:40:28I'll be wondering where you are, how you're getting along.

0:40:28 > 0:40:30I have to go. I'll be late.

0:40:32 > 0:40:36You'll be here when I get back, won't you?

0:40:36 > 0:40:40I've got to get some money somewhere.

0:40:51 > 0:40:55PHONE RINGS

0:40:59 > 0:41:03Hello. ..Yeah, this is William Blakeley.

0:41:03 > 0:41:08What? Venus Motion Picture Company. Look, you have the wrong number.

0:41:10 > 0:41:17..Yeah, I wrote a play called Empty Pockets, but it hasn't been produced.

0:41:17 > 0:41:20..Of course the picture rights are for sale.

0:41:20 > 0:41:23..Of course...

0:41:23 > 0:41:26..Yes, sir.

0:41:27 > 0:41:29..Yes, sir?

0:41:29 > 0:41:32..Yes, sir!

0:41:34 > 0:41:37If they're kidding I'll kill myself.

0:41:41 > 0:41:43Hey, Joe!

0:41:43 > 0:41:48- I've got to get to Radio City. Can I pay later?- Yeah.

0:41:48 > 0:41:51- I got news. Your slip is showing!- Oh!

0:41:56 > 0:42:00- Hello, Ma.- Evening. - Is Bill upstairs?

0:42:00 > 0:42:05No, he came banging down the stairs like the place was on fire.

0:42:05 > 0:42:09- I asked him what was the matter, but he didn't say.- Oh, dear.

0:42:24 > 0:42:26Bill?

0:42:26 > 0:42:28Bill?

0:42:28 > 0:42:30Bill!

0:42:43 > 0:42:49Sugar, come here and sit on your lord and master's knee!

0:42:49 > 0:42:51But...

0:42:51 > 0:42:55- Bill, you haven't done anything wrong?- I committed robbery.

0:42:55 > 0:43:01- No...- I robbed the Venus Motion Picture Company. I swindled them!

0:43:01 > 0:43:03- Oh, Bill!- Ha, ha, ha!

0:43:03 > 0:43:06They paid me 4,000.

0:43:06 > 0:43:09- Why are you crying?- Cos I'm happy.

0:43:09 > 0:43:14Listen, go into the other room and put on that white evening gown.

0:43:14 > 0:43:19I'm gonna take you to the snazziest joint in town for dinner,

0:43:19 > 0:43:22to a show, then a nightclub. Hurry!

0:43:22 > 0:43:25I'll be right back.

0:43:29 > 0:43:31- Hey, Joe.- Hi, Bill.

0:43:31 > 0:43:34- How'd she take it?- She cried.- No!

0:43:34 > 0:43:40- I want to rent your cab for the evening.- All right. - Don't take any other passengers.

0:43:47 > 0:43:50- <- Oh! - What's the matter?

0:43:50 > 0:43:54- <- You startled me. - I'm sorry.- That's all right.

0:44:01 > 0:44:04So I startled you, huh?

0:44:12 > 0:44:17- Y'know, Happy? He never showed that night...- Hey, Joe! That's it.

0:44:17 > 0:44:20Hey, don't shout. I'm not deaf.

0:44:46 > 0:44:50- Hello, Ma.- Hello. - Evening, Miss Crutcher.- Hello, Joe.

0:44:50 > 0:44:54- We are having coffee. How about you?- No, I don't think so.

0:44:54 > 0:44:59- Did you hear about the Blakeleys? - Yeah.- We were just talking about it.

0:44:59 > 0:45:06- Remember how upset he was when I brought Carolyn back from Dr Strong?- But how happy he was...

0:45:06 > 0:45:09- What a big secret it was gonna be! - Gosh!

0:45:15 > 0:45:19- Ma, have you seen Lyn? - Not this afternoon. Why?

0:45:19 > 0:45:22She was due back two hours ago.

0:45:22 > 0:45:28- Where was she going? - To the market. I looked for her and she wasn't there.

0:45:28 > 0:45:31- Oh.- Oh!

0:45:33 > 0:45:39- Lyn, where have you been? - Miss Crutcher, this is my husband. - How d'you do?

0:45:39 > 0:45:44- Look, you're two hours late. Is anything wrong?- Of course not.

0:45:44 > 0:45:48- Thank you for introducing me to the doctor.- Doctor?

0:45:48 > 0:45:50I'll see you later, Mrs Blakeley.

0:45:50 > 0:45:53What is all this about doctors?

0:45:57 > 0:46:02- There's something wrong. - There's nothing wrong, Bill.

0:46:02 > 0:46:08- Why this evasiveness?- Can you take a shock?- I have to! What is it?

0:46:08 > 0:46:10You're going to be a father.

0:46:10 > 0:46:12Oh.

0:46:13 > 0:46:18- Are you sure?- That's what the doctor said.- Doctor...

0:46:18 > 0:46:23Is he a good doctor? There are all kinds of doctors. What I mean...

0:46:23 > 0:46:28- Is he a specialist?- He is. Miss Crutcher took me, she's a nurse.

0:46:31 > 0:46:33Gee, I...hope it's a boy or a girl.

0:46:43 > 0:46:47Look, you take care, I gotta tell Joe!

0:46:52 > 0:46:59- Good evening.- Hello Mrs Wallace. You know what's happening?- You're going to be a father.- Yeah...

0:46:59 > 0:47:02Yeah, that's right.

0:47:06 > 0:47:10INAUDIBLE

0:47:12 > 0:47:17- Hey, Joe. You know why my wife went to see the doctor?- Yeah.

0:47:17 > 0:47:19Yeah...I thought you did.

0:47:22 > 0:47:26- Hiya, Timmy!- Hi. - You know what's gonna happen?

0:47:26 > 0:47:31- The stork's gonna see you. - Yeah...the stork's gonna see me.

0:47:35 > 0:47:38Where have you been?

0:47:38 > 0:47:43- I went to see Pop.- Why?- I wanted to tell someone that didn't know.

0:47:43 > 0:47:48Nobody knew I suspected until I went to the doctors.

0:47:48 > 0:47:52- I expect Ma's been peddling the news around.- Oh.

0:47:54 > 0:47:56What are you doing?

0:47:56 > 0:48:03- Working out how much things will cost. I can work for a while. - You shouldn't...

0:48:03 > 0:48:10We'll need all the money we can get. We wouldn't manage without the 2,000 left over from the play.

0:48:10 > 0:48:14- I can't find your bank statement. Where is it?- I don't know.

0:48:14 > 0:48:20- It should be there, shouldn't it? - Well, the last statement I have is for June.

0:48:20 > 0:48:23There are two missing.

0:48:23 > 0:48:25Yeah?

0:48:28 > 0:48:32- You haven't been gambling, have you?- Gambling?

0:48:36 > 0:48:40- How did you get started again? - It was about a month ago.

0:48:40 > 0:48:44At Pops, a guy came over with a hot tip - I bet 50 on it.

0:48:44 > 0:48:47- And lost.- No, I won 200.

0:48:47 > 0:48:55- I thought I'd work it into something big. I had some bad luck, that's all.- How much is left?

0:48:55 > 0:48:59- 600 or 700.- 600 or 700?

0:49:01 > 0:49:03632.

0:49:07 > 0:49:12Don't be upset. Craig's interested in my play, and maybe buying it.

0:49:12 > 0:49:15Everything will be all right.

0:49:15 > 0:49:18Craig! You don't even know Craig.

0:49:18 > 0:49:22I'm sick of the phrase, "Everything will be all right."

0:49:22 > 0:49:27- My father used to say it. - But...I'm not like your father!

0:49:27 > 0:49:31I keep trying to get ahead, don't I?

0:49:31 > 0:49:36If it comes to the worst, I'll have to get an advance from the boss.

0:49:36 > 0:49:41Sure. Sure, get it from your boss. He always plays the hero!

0:49:41 > 0:49:44Tell him...tell him we'll name the kid after him!

0:49:54 > 0:49:58Three o'clock. Something must have happened to him.

0:49:58 > 0:50:01Come, dear. He's all right, more's the pity!

0:50:01 > 0:50:05He was so desperate, he must have worried for weeks.

0:50:05 > 0:50:12- I didn't say much.- Sometimes it's better to say things. Nothing whips a man like a righteous woman.

0:50:12 > 0:50:16I wasn't righteous, Ma, just dazed. Stunned.

0:50:16 > 0:50:19'Course. Too bad you didn't clout him one!

0:50:19 > 0:50:24- Then you could have kissed and made up. I'll fix you some coffee.- I...

0:50:24 > 0:50:27PHONE RINGS

0:50:27 > 0:50:32- Hello? Hello, Bill? - Don't be too sweet to him.

0:50:32 > 0:50:35- I was wondering... - Remember, you gotta live with him.

0:50:36 > 0:50:38Busy...?

0:50:38 > 0:50:43- Too busy to telephone! - You were too busy to telephone?

0:50:45 > 0:50:47What rush?

0:50:49 > 0:50:51The Golden Key?

0:50:51 > 0:50:53What are you doing?

0:50:53 > 0:50:57But Bill, you didn't have to...

0:50:57 > 0:50:59Yes?

0:50:59 > 0:51:02Six o'clock.

0:51:02 > 0:51:04All right. All right, Bill.

0:51:05 > 0:51:07Bye!

0:51:09 > 0:51:14- He's taken a job as a waiter in the Golden Key restaurant.- No kidding!

0:51:14 > 0:51:19- Why do you suppose...- He had to find work after what happened.

0:51:19 > 0:51:25He wants work, but why as a waiter? Why not a newspaper reporter?

0:51:25 > 0:51:29He had to get a job. Maybe there weren't any newspaper jobs.

0:51:29 > 0:51:37Besides, a waiter at a joint like the Golden Key makes more money than a newspaper reporter.

0:51:37 > 0:51:44- I suppose it was the money he was thinking about. - A waiter. This I gotta see.

0:51:52 > 0:51:57- Hurry! Boss is in an uproar.- Bonsoir, Bill.- Oui, oui. Bonsoir to you.

0:52:04 > 0:52:06Late again.

0:52:06 > 0:52:10I'm, er...I'm sorry.

0:52:10 > 0:52:14- I had to take my wife to the doctor. - Excuses, always excuses.

0:52:17 > 0:52:21- There's a difference between a bar towel and a napkin.- Sorry.

0:52:21 > 0:52:26- What's the matter with your wife? - She's having a baby.- Baby, huh?

0:52:26 > 0:52:28That's the reason I took this job.

0:52:28 > 0:52:33- Well, go to station four and take Mr Craig's order.- Craig?- Uh-huh.

0:52:33 > 0:52:40- The producer?- That's right. Don't forget to show him the wine list!- I won't.

0:52:46 > 0:52:49- Good evening, sir.- Good evening.

0:52:49 > 0:52:52I'll have half a dozen oysters, the cod, and...

0:52:54 > 0:52:58- How's the roast beef?- Excellent. - Make it medium rare.

0:52:58 > 0:53:01- And I'll have coffee later. - Coffee later.

0:53:25 > 0:53:28Hello, Lyn? Listen carefully.

0:53:28 > 0:53:33There's something I want you to do. Take my new play down to Joe.

0:53:33 > 0:53:38If Joe isn't there, get Ma to do it. Bring it to the kitchen right away.

0:53:38 > 0:53:41Oh...um...how do you feel, dear?

0:53:41 > 0:53:45I'll explain later. I'm glad to hear...Good. Bye!

0:54:01 > 0:54:05- Dessert, sir? - No thanks, just the cheque, please.

0:54:06 > 0:54:08- Cheque.- Thank you.

0:54:11 > 0:54:16- There you are.- Thank you, sir. - Good night.- Good night, sir.

0:54:55 > 0:55:03- Hmm.- I'm OK. I should have gone to the opening. I thought it would be less nerve-racking here.

0:55:03 > 0:55:08Oooh! Don't be silly, Ma, it's only a stitch.

0:55:08 > 0:55:09- Lyn!- >

0:55:09 > 0:55:13- No, I don't want him worrying. - He's got to sometime.

0:55:13 > 0:55:18- Hello, Ma. Is something wrong? - Of course not. How did it go?

0:55:18 > 0:55:24- Why are you in bed?- I was tired, Ma thought I should be.- Ma's right.

0:55:24 > 0:55:30- What about the show?- I'm not sure, but when people came out, they all seemed to like it.

0:55:30 > 0:55:35- That's wonderful. I wasn't worried. - I wonder what the critics will say.

0:55:35 > 0:55:40- We'll get the papers in the morning. A glass of milk?- No thanks...

0:55:40 > 0:55:43- ..A hot one at that!- Yes.

0:55:51 > 0:55:54You know what I'm going to do?

0:55:54 > 0:56:01- If the show's a hit, I'm gonna buy a house, maybe on Long Island. - It will be wonderful for the child.

0:56:01 > 0:56:05And a nursery, and a nurse so it won't be too tough on you.

0:56:05 > 0:56:10And a cook. And when it gets older, I'm gonna send him to Harvard, Yale.

0:56:10 > 0:56:13Then I'm gonna set up an annuity.

0:56:13 > 0:56:16He will have nothing to worry about.

0:56:16 > 0:56:21- What did Mr Craig think?- He thought it was a hit. And so did Mrs Craig.

0:56:21 > 0:56:24- It took 16 curtain calls.- Ohh!

0:56:24 > 0:56:27- 16? That's...Oooh! - Four-and-a-half minutes.

0:56:27 > 0:56:33Eh? What...is something wrong? Why are you watching the clock?

0:56:33 > 0:56:36Four-and-a-half minutes?

0:56:36 > 0:56:40- Since the pain.- What does that mean?- Nearly time for the hospital.

0:56:40 > 0:56:43You mean...

0:56:43 > 0:56:49But...it can't be. It's only the 25th March. It's not until May.

0:56:49 > 0:56:53- Isn't it?- Of course. Did you see Happy and Dolly?

0:56:53 > 0:57:00Yes, during the second act. Oh! No wonder four-and-a-half minutes. That clock is fast!

0:57:02 > 0:57:07- What are you doing?- I'm calling the doctor.- I'll get Miss Crutcher.

0:57:07 > 0:57:11- Hello? Hello? - Oh, she's at the hospital.- Oooh!

0:57:11 > 0:57:13Ooooh! Oooh!

0:57:13 > 0:57:20- Two-and-a-half minutes!- That was him! What is it?- Something I ate.

0:57:20 > 0:57:24- What did you have?- Nothing. - He's hungry.- I'll get Mrs Wallace.

0:57:24 > 0:57:28- I'd better go to the hospital. - You think so?

0:57:29 > 0:57:32Be careful. Oh, the doctor.

0:57:33 > 0:57:35Mrs Wallace!

0:57:36 > 0:57:40Mrs Wallace... Oh!

0:57:40 > 0:57:43Who's excited? I'm telling Joe to wait.

0:57:43 > 0:57:45Oooh!

0:57:45 > 0:57:48You were off-side!

0:57:50 > 0:57:53- SHOUTS:- Joe! Joe!

0:57:53 > 0:57:58- Taxi! - HE WHISTLES

0:57:58 > 0:58:01West Park Hospital...wait a minute!

0:58:03 > 0:58:07- I'll pay the gas, Bill will forget. - Don't worry.

0:58:07 > 0:58:11- I'll take that. Ooh!- Stomach ache? - I'm OK.- He's hungry.

0:58:11 > 0:58:13He's scared.

0:58:19 > 0:58:22Leave that, I'm all right.

0:58:42 > 0:58:46- Good evening.- Good evening.- You look peaky, Mr Blakeley.- He hasn't eaten.

0:58:46 > 0:58:49See that cocktail bar there?

0:58:49 > 0:58:55- Tell Jerry the bartender that I sent you.- I want to go with you. Can I?

0:58:55 > 0:59:00You don't need to. I take care of the mothers, Jerry the fathers!

0:59:00 > 0:59:08- But I want to...- I'll phone you over there.- You don't understand. - Go on, Bill, have something to eat.

0:59:08 > 0:59:10Lyn!

0:59:10 > 0:59:12Don't worry, sugar, don't be afraid.

0:59:12 > 0:59:19Dr Strong's one of the best doctors in town, I checked. You're not afraid, are you?

0:59:19 > 0:59:23There's nothing to be afraid of is there, Doctor?

0:59:23 > 0:59:28- Of course not.- Everything will be all right. Everything will be OK.

0:59:47 > 0:59:52- What time d'you have, Jerry? - Quarter to two.- That's right.

0:59:52 > 0:59:58- There's nothing wrong with the phone? - I don't think so. I'll make sure.

1:00:01 > 1:00:03PHONE JANGLES

1:00:03 > 1:00:05'Operator?

1:00:05 > 1:00:10'Just wanted to make sure the phone was in order...thank you.'

1:00:10 > 1:00:17- It's all right. I wonder what's keeping Tony. The papers should be out.- Uh?

1:00:17 > 1:00:21- I said, the papers should be out. - Oh, yeah.

1:00:21 > 1:00:26- How many curtain calls did you say the show got last night?- 16.

1:00:26 > 1:00:31Yeah, I remember you told me that. 16 - that's pretty good.

1:00:31 > 1:00:35- At last! Where you been, Tony? - To get the newspapers!

1:00:35 > 1:00:39- Keep it.- Thanks. - Here, get back to your job.

1:00:50 > 1:00:54Say, this is a swell one! Listen to this.

1:00:54 > 1:00:59"Mr William Blakeley writes one of the funniest comedies seen in years.

1:00:59 > 1:01:04"The play abounds wit, tenderness and charm. Superbly staged..."

1:01:04 > 1:01:07PHONE RINGS

1:01:07 > 1:01:10Hello... Yeah, this is he.

1:01:10 > 1:01:12How's my wife?

1:01:12 > 1:01:15Good. And the baby?

1:01:21 > 1:01:25But you're sure my wife's all right?

1:01:26 > 1:01:30Yeah, of course. That's the important thing.

1:01:32 > 1:01:34Yeah, thanks.

1:01:34 > 1:01:36Thanks, Doc.

1:01:45 > 1:01:48Hey, here's another swell one.

1:01:48 > 1:01:52"Mr Blakeley is to be congratulated on reaching new stature as..."

1:02:00 > 1:02:02BABY CRIES

1:02:30 > 1:02:34I hoped your wife would have shown some improvement by now.

1:02:34 > 1:02:39At first she cried continuously, but you warned me to expect that.

1:02:39 > 1:02:42I thought I'd buy a house,

1:02:42 > 1:02:46so I found one near the Craigs on Long Island.

1:02:46 > 1:02:51She didn't complain or criticise, but she just wasn't interested.

1:02:51 > 1:02:55- Melancholy. - She's always liked pretty things.

1:02:55 > 1:03:00Several times I suggested that she go shopping with Mrs Craig

1:03:00 > 1:03:03and buy a new wardrobe.

1:03:03 > 1:03:07She'd buy it, bring it back. But no enthusiasm.

1:03:07 > 1:03:13- Sometimes a change of scene helps. - I took the show on the road.

1:03:13 > 1:03:17I persuaded her to go along with me.

1:03:17 > 1:03:20She spent most of her time in the hotel.

1:03:20 > 1:03:23I haven't heard her laugh in months.

1:03:23 > 1:03:26- Cigarette?- Thanks.

1:03:28 > 1:03:31She's grieving over her inability to have a child.

1:03:31 > 1:03:36- Have you brought up the subject of adoption?- No, I haven't.

1:03:38 > 1:03:42You see, I kinda hoped I'd have one of my own.

1:03:43 > 1:03:46Are you sure it's impossible?

1:03:46 > 1:03:50Are you sure that there's no chance at all?

1:03:50 > 1:03:52Sorry, Bill.

1:03:52 > 1:03:55No chance at all.

1:04:02 > 1:04:05- That's all right.- Thanks.

1:04:13 > 1:04:16Snooty, huh?

1:04:16 > 1:04:19Oh, well, I didn't see you.

1:04:19 > 1:04:23That's because I'm getting thinner.

1:04:23 > 1:04:26- How are you?- All right. You?- OK.

1:04:26 > 1:04:30- Timmy, you remember Mr Blakeley? - Sure, Carolyn's husband.

1:04:30 > 1:04:34- That ought to put you in your place. - How's your mother?- She's sick.

1:04:34 > 1:04:37Well, that's too bad.

1:04:37 > 1:04:41Don't worry, Timmy. She'll be all right soon.

1:04:41 > 1:04:46She won't go to hospital because she feels she can't afford it.

1:04:46 > 1:04:51Be sure that she goes and have them send me... I'll take care of it.

1:04:51 > 1:04:58Oh, Bill! I can take care of Timmy while she's gone. How's Carolyn?

1:04:58 > 1:05:00Not so good, Ma.

1:05:00 > 1:05:03You see, she's...

1:05:05 > 1:05:07Just a minute.

1:05:07 > 1:05:11Timmy, how would you like to visit us for a while?

1:05:11 > 1:05:17We have a house on Long Island with a pool and you can be with Carolyn.

1:05:17 > 1:05:21- Ma, do you think Mrs Wallace would mind?- No, I guess not.

1:05:21 > 1:05:25I have to go. You pack his things and I'll send a car.

1:05:25 > 1:05:29- I'll call Carolyn and tell her Timmy's coming.- OK.

1:05:29 > 1:05:33Timmy will be good for her and she'll be good for Timmy.

1:05:33 > 1:05:37By the time Mrs Wallace gets out, Lyn will be her old self.

1:05:37 > 1:05:41On your marks, get set... Go!

1:05:57 > 1:06:00- Hiya!- Hello.- Hello.

1:06:00 > 1:06:04- I can dive! You wanna see me dive? - I'd love to see you dive.

1:06:10 > 1:06:12Look, Uncle Bill!

1:06:16 > 1:06:21- Boy, that's great! - You wanna see me swim a length?

1:06:21 > 1:06:23You mean... I don't believe it!

1:06:29 > 1:06:35- Good kid, isn't he?- I wanted his mother to come here but she said no.

1:06:35 > 1:06:39- The doctor thinks she'll be out of hospital soon.- Yes, I know.

1:06:39 > 1:06:44Look, Lyn. You're not going to let losing him upset you, are you?

1:06:44 > 1:06:50- Of course not. But I wish there was some way we could keep him.- Me, too.

1:06:50 > 1:06:55- I'd give anything to keep him. - Look, I can swim a whole length!

1:06:55 > 1:06:58Well, stop yelling and swim!

1:07:01 > 1:07:07- What did I tell you? Wanna see me dive again?- No, you've had enough.

1:07:07 > 1:07:10PHONE RINGS

1:07:10 > 1:07:15Blakeley residence. Sorry, they're down at the... Oh, just a minute.

1:07:15 > 1:07:18Mrs Blakeley, telephone.

1:07:21 > 1:07:23Hello. Hello, Ma, how are you?

1:07:28 > 1:07:30What?!

1:07:30 > 1:07:33But only yesterday the doctor said she was all right.

1:07:36 > 1:07:38Yes, Ma.

1:07:39 > 1:07:43- What is it, Lyn?- Timmy's mother.

1:07:44 > 1:07:47I thought she was feeling better.

1:07:48 > 1:07:53Just a few minutes ago I wished there was a way we could keep him.

1:07:55 > 1:07:59- I feel as th...- Don't be ridiculous. Wishing had nothing to do with it.

1:08:01 > 1:08:02How will we tell Timmy?

1:08:05 > 1:08:06I'll tell him.

1:08:17 > 1:08:22Bill told me all about the adoption. To hear him tell it was his idea.

1:08:22 > 1:08:26- He's made the kid a good father though, I admit that.- Yes, sir.

1:08:26 > 1:08:31- I don't believe a word about their divorce.- I don't either.

1:08:31 > 1:08:34Maybe Lawson's column will carry a retraction.

1:08:34 > 1:08:37I'll see if I can get one.

1:08:38 > 1:08:44- Your paper, Mr Craig.- At last. - May I?- Oh, yes, I guess so.

1:08:45 > 1:08:48Oh, yes. Here it is.

1:08:50 > 1:08:55- Did I do something wrong? - Oh, no. Everything's just lovely.

1:09:05 > 1:09:10- George!- I've only five minutes... - This is important, read it.

1:09:10 > 1:09:16Isn't that the most astonishing thing? I saw Carolyn yesterday and she never said a word!

1:09:16 > 1:09:21You'd think she'd say something to me. We're pretty close friends.

1:09:21 > 1:09:27- Perhaps it's not true.- Then why is it here? Has Bill spoken to you?

1:09:27 > 1:09:30Answer me! Has Bill said anything to you?

1:09:30 > 1:09:34Is there another woman? I bet there is.

1:09:34 > 1:09:37He has said something to you, hasn't he?

1:09:37 > 1:09:40Is it that Booth woman?

1:09:40 > 1:09:42What Booth woman?

1:09:42 > 1:09:46What Booth woman! The one in your new play.

1:09:46 > 1:09:50- Oh, Janet.- Yes, Janet! - What gave you that idea?

1:09:50 > 1:09:55- Looks like a husband-snatcher to me. - You say that about all my actresses.

1:09:55 > 1:09:59They appeal to you. I remember ten years ago, that Drake woman...

1:09:59 > 1:10:02You're not bringing that up again?

1:10:02 > 1:10:07I get exasperated. You're always picking that same type of woman.

1:10:07 > 1:10:11Look, we were talking about Bill and Carolyn, remember?

1:10:11 > 1:10:16That Newton girl you just happened to run into in Atlantic City...

1:10:16 > 1:10:20Stop it! Besides, I didn't discover Janet.

1:10:20 > 1:10:25Bill found her. He has carte blanche on everything backstage.

1:10:35 > 1:10:44# Another heart that craved affection

1:10:44 > 1:10:49# Another souvenir

1:10:49 > 1:10:55# To add to your collection

1:10:55 > 1:11:04# I call you Kiss & Run

1:11:04 > 1:11:09# You knew how hard I'd fall

1:11:09 > 1:11:15# Mmmm, was it fun?

1:11:15 > 1:11:20# And did you have a ball?

1:11:20 > 1:11:26# And where there's love I know... #

1:11:33 > 1:11:37Put a call in for Mrs Blakeley, will you, Bob?

1:11:39 > 1:11:43# ..With none

1:11:43 > 1:11:48# Kiss

1:11:48 > 1:11:53# And Run. #

1:11:58 > 1:12:02- Bob, are you leaving?- Yes. - Made up your mind?- Yes.

1:12:02 > 1:12:07- Kiss me goodbye.- There's no reason for phoney dramatics.

1:12:11 > 1:12:13No, no, no! Look, Frank!

1:12:17 > 1:12:22Frank, you just struggle so far. Look, I'll show you.

1:12:29 > 1:12:33See? Get over the fact that...

1:12:33 > 1:12:35All right, try it again.

1:12:42 > 1:12:46- You're not giving me the same reaction, baby.- Blow it, buster!

1:12:48 > 1:12:54I've got Mrs Blakeley on the phone. All right, let's take a break.

1:12:55 > 1:12:58Hello, Lyn? What's wrong with Timmy?

1:13:00 > 1:13:03Tooth? That's not serious, is it?

1:13:03 > 1:13:08Nothing serious, but it has to be attended to immediately.

1:13:08 > 1:13:12I'd rather be there with you. I can be there Wednesday or Thursday.

1:13:12 > 1:13:16Now which is it, Wednesday or Thursday?

1:13:16 > 1:13:19Well, I should think Thursday.

1:13:19 > 1:13:24Well, be sure, Lyn. The show opens Friday and I want you here with me.

1:13:24 > 1:13:29- You've been to all the openings.- I know, but you're not superstitious.

1:13:29 > 1:13:33I'm not superstitious. I just miss you, that's all.

1:13:33 > 1:13:37You be sure and be here Thursday. OK, sweetie. Bye.

1:13:40 > 1:13:44APPLAUSE

1:14:20 > 1:14:25Looks like another hit. I'll call my wife and give her the good news.

1:14:25 > 1:14:27Yeah, your wife'll be interested.

1:14:27 > 1:14:32- What do you mean by that? - Well, Lyn isn't concerned.

1:14:32 > 1:14:36- Bill, don't be ridiculous. - Well, she isn't here, is she?

1:14:36 > 1:14:40- Weren't they wonderful?- Yes. - And you were wonderful, too.

1:14:40 > 1:14:46You gave an excellent performance. See you in the Oyster Bar, Bill.

1:14:46 > 1:14:50- You were embarrassed when I kissed you.- Of course not!

1:14:50 > 1:14:52You weren't?

1:14:58 > 1:15:02George, why is Janet in all Bill's plays?

1:15:02 > 1:15:07- She had her first part in his first play. Sentiment I guess.- You mean...

1:15:07 > 1:15:12- No no!- How do you know what I mean and why did you leave him with her?

1:15:12 > 1:15:18I had to arrange the New York opening. Besides, Bill's old enough to vote.

1:15:18 > 1:15:22No man is old enough to vote when another woman's concerned!

1:15:22 > 1:15:24I'm going to tell Carolyn.

1:15:24 > 1:15:28You don't tell a wife her husband's mixed up with another woman!

1:15:28 > 1:15:33- It just isn't done.- Maybe not by men, but women operate differently!

1:15:33 > 1:15:39Where would we be if Ann hadn't called me and told me all about that Newton girl?

1:15:42 > 1:15:45So, that's how she found out.

1:15:48 > 1:15:52Bill was furious when I didn't meet him.

1:15:52 > 1:15:55I started watching Lawson on TV.

1:15:55 > 1:16:00All these friends started calling so I took the receiver off the hook.

1:16:00 > 1:16:04- I tried to get you. - Then I phoned Lucy Lawson.

1:16:04 > 1:16:08She says she got the story from a reliable source in Philadelphia.

1:16:08 > 1:16:11She didn't say who it was.

1:16:11 > 1:16:16I can't believe that Bill would go so far over a silly argument.

1:16:16 > 1:16:21It isn't silly. You've been wrapped up in Timmy and neglected Bill.

1:16:21 > 1:16:26- It's not true.- It is! You mothered Bill until he became a success.

1:16:26 > 1:16:29Then you turned to Timmy.

1:16:29 > 1:16:33Well, I've got news for you. Bill still needs a mother, too.

1:16:33 > 1:16:37And a wife... Or reasonable substitute thereof.

1:16:37 > 1:16:41- What are you talking about? - Holding a husband.

1:16:41 > 1:16:45- You let your man go on the road with another woman.- Another woman?!

1:16:45 > 1:16:50- Janet Booth.- No, not Bill. - Not so much Bill as Booth.

1:16:53 > 1:16:55So, that's the way it is.

1:16:55 > 1:16:58Since time began, dear.

1:17:00 > 1:17:04- What are you going to do? - I'm going to Philadelphia.

1:17:04 > 1:17:06Now you're using your brains,

1:17:06 > 1:17:09but don't go in like an irate wife.

1:17:09 > 1:17:13- Ma, where are you going? - I'm going to Philadelphia, Timmy.

1:17:13 > 1:17:17- Would you? - Sure, I'll take care of him.

1:17:17 > 1:17:21- Are you going to see Uncle Bill? - I certainly am.

1:17:22 > 1:17:24What's Uncle Bill done?

1:17:24 > 1:17:27What you'll do when you get old enough.

1:17:31 > 1:17:34- Why don't you come over for breakfast?- Breakfast?

1:17:34 > 1:17:37Yes, I have my own coffee maker.

1:17:37 > 1:17:40Oh? That's nice.

1:17:47 > 1:17:52- You made a bad entrance? - No. Just go over the script a bit.

1:17:52 > 1:17:54- Had your breakfast?- No.

1:17:54 > 1:17:59- What'll it be?- Don't bother, Bob. I'll call them later.

1:18:01 > 1:18:02OK.

1:19:04 > 1:19:08Hello, operator? Give me Miss Booth's suite. It's Mr Blakeley.

1:19:08 > 1:19:10Thank you.

1:19:22 > 1:19:24It can't be!

1:19:24 > 1:19:27I haven't done anything yet!

1:19:27 > 1:19:32At least not until just now and then only as far as the door!

1:19:53 > 1:19:58Listen, there was no truth... Well, all we did was...

1:19:58 > 1:20:01Go to lunch, dinner a couple of times.

1:20:01 > 1:20:03Then one other thing.

1:20:03 > 1:20:08Before I read that stuff in the paper, I was sitting in my room.

1:20:08 > 1:20:11She came in to talk about her part.

1:20:11 > 1:20:16I don't know exactly how it happened but I kissed her.

1:20:16 > 1:20:21She invited me to her room for some coffee and I wanted some coffee.

1:20:21 > 1:20:26So I went out in the hall and then I started thinking about you.

1:20:26 > 1:20:28I went right back into my own room.

1:20:31 > 1:20:33You'll never get away with it, bud.

1:21:26 > 1:21:28All aboard!

1:21:42 > 1:21:45What are you doing with that Booth woman?

1:21:45 > 1:21:49- I leave you for two minutes... - Now just a minute!

1:21:49 > 1:21:53- Who wrote that thing? - I thought you...- Certainly not!

1:21:53 > 1:21:57- Then Lawson's a liar!- Yes. - Why did you believe her?

1:21:57 > 1:22:00- I didn't.- Look, Lyn, about this Booth woman...

1:22:00 > 1:22:04I don't want to hear about it, even if you did!

1:22:04 > 1:22:06But Lyn! Hey, the trains!

1:22:22 > 1:22:29- The station master just told me there won't be another train past here for two years.- Two years!

1:22:29 > 1:22:34I guess there's nothing left for us to do but find a hotel.