1 00:02:25,411 --> 00:02:28,005 Is that you, honey? Hand me a towel, dear. 2 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:30,742 - All right, wise guy. Get out of there. - Who are you? 3 00:02:30,816 --> 00:02:34,115 The last person you expected to meet. What're you doing in my wife's bathtub? 4 00:02:34,186 --> 00:02:36,518 - Your wife's? Are you nuts? - All right. 5 00:02:36,589 --> 00:02:40,081 Step out here where I can get a sock at you. 6 00:02:40,159 --> 00:02:43,595 Now look what you've done. You woke up the baby. 7 00:02:43,662 --> 00:02:45,857 The baby? Isn't... Doesn't... 8 00:02:45,931 --> 00:02:49,423 - Doesn't Mrs. Scott live here? - No. She moved downstairs. 9 00:02:49,502 --> 00:02:52,596 What's the big idea, anyway, barging in like you own the place? 10 00:02:52,671 --> 00:02:56,664 I'm sorry. Here. You better dry yourself. You might catch cold. 11 00:02:59,311 --> 00:03:02,041 - Jim! - Connie! 12 00:03:07,786 --> 00:03:10,653 - Oh! - What's the matter? 13 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:14,750 This isn't what I planned. I was going to be all dressed up, and just look at me. 14 00:03:14,827 --> 00:03:16,886 Oh, darling, I'm such a mess. 15 00:03:16,962 --> 00:03:20,056 You're the prettiest-looking mess I've ever seen. 16 00:03:22,568 --> 00:03:25,264 Why didn't you let me know you were coming home? 17 00:03:25,337 --> 00:03:28,636 - If you want me to go away and try it again, I'll... - Oh, no! No. 18 00:03:28,707 --> 00:03:31,972 - From now on, I'm not letting you out of my sight. - What's down here? 19 00:03:32,044 --> 00:03:35,241 - Our apartment. It's a mess too. - I don't understand. 20 00:03:35,314 --> 00:03:39,273 - I thought you said you bought a house. - I did. All this is ours. 21 00:03:39,351 --> 00:03:42,650 I couldn't find a place to rent. I've been looking since VE-day. 22 00:03:42,721 --> 00:03:45,588 - And now we own this whole building. - But how can we afford it? 23 00:03:45,658 --> 00:03:49,651 Oh, it's mortgaged to the hilt, but we'll have an income from the other tenants... 24 00:03:53,332 --> 00:03:55,357 It's been a long time. 25 00:03:55,434 --> 00:03:58,926 I can't believe you're really here. When did you leave Paris? 26 00:03:59,004 --> 00:04:01,598 I hitched a plane ride yesterday. Thought I'd surprise you. 27 00:04:01,674 --> 00:04:05,508 Oh, I was gonna surprise you too and have the place all fixed up. Painted and everything. 28 00:04:05,578 --> 00:04:08,604 That can wait. First... 29 00:04:12,851 --> 00:04:15,285 we're going to get reacquainted. 30 00:04:20,693 --> 00:04:23,184 - If you knew how much I've wanted this... - Did you miss me? 31 00:04:23,262 --> 00:04:27,130 Only 24 hours a day, every day, for two and a half years. 32 00:04:29,468 --> 00:04:32,164 - Do you really like the place, honey? - It's wonderful. 33 00:04:32,237 --> 00:04:36,037 I had all this furniture Mother left me. It was just standing around in storage... 34 00:04:36,108 --> 00:04:40,067 so I thought I'd move some of it to the apartments. 35 00:04:44,883 --> 00:04:47,750 Oh, we can do so much with this place, Jim. 36 00:04:47,820 --> 00:04:50,254 Living down here, we'll have privacy. 37 00:04:50,322 --> 00:04:54,816 That's what I used to dream about nights, sleeping with 200 other guys. 38 00:04:54,893 --> 00:04:56,918 At least you weren't lonely. 39 00:04:56,996 --> 00:05:01,433 There is nothing lonelier than being with 200 other guys. 40 00:05:04,737 --> 00:05:08,173 - Oh, you want to see the bedroom? - Naturally. 41 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:12,006 Honey, this place was such a bargain. Mrs. Webb, the owner, was 85 years old... 42 00:05:12,077 --> 00:05:14,272 and she needed the money to get to Reno. 43 00:05:14,346 --> 00:05:18,373 She'd worked out a roulette system. Do you like it? 44 00:05:18,450 --> 00:05:21,442 - Mm-hmm. Cozy. - Originally, this was all storage space. 45 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:23,579 I had to have a wall knocked out. 46 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:28,719 From now on you don't have to do anything except look beautiful. 47 00:05:28,794 --> 00:05:32,753 We had an awful time putting these beds together. The frames were warped. 48 00:05:35,334 --> 00:05:38,201 Nothing serious, I hope. 49 00:05:38,270 --> 00:05:41,603 Her name is Suds. At least, I think it's a she. 50 00:05:44,276 --> 00:05:46,972 - Drain pipes. - You mean every time somebody uses the water... 51 00:05:47,046 --> 00:05:49,105 Every time. 52 00:05:49,181 --> 00:05:51,979 Now that I'm home, you've got somebody to fix things like that. 53 00:05:52,051 --> 00:05:54,417 It hasn't been much fun without you. 54 00:05:54,486 --> 00:05:56,954 I'll fix that too. 55 00:06:01,026 --> 00:06:03,722 - You've gained a little weight. - Oh, you. 56 00:06:03,796 --> 00:06:06,959 Mm, there goes the doorbell. 57 00:06:07,032 --> 00:06:09,796 - Make it go away. - I'd better see who it is. 58 00:06:09,868 --> 00:06:15,306 - We're not home. - You're a landlord now, and the landlord is always home. 59 00:06:24,717 --> 00:06:27,948 - I found this on your front steps. - Oh, it belongs to my husband. 60 00:06:28,020 --> 00:06:30,215 Thank you, Mrs. Quigg. Darling... 61 00:06:31,924 --> 00:06:34,654 - My water's backin' up again. - I'll call the plumber. 62 00:06:34,727 --> 00:06:37,525 - Mrs. Quigg found this on the front steps. - Oh. How-How do you do? 63 00:06:37,596 --> 00:06:39,655 Thanks. 64 00:06:39,732 --> 00:06:41,962 I guess you two wanna be alone, huh? 65 00:06:42,034 --> 00:06:44,468 You know, that's a pretty good guess. 66 00:06:44,536 --> 00:06:46,868 Good-bye. 67 00:06:51,744 --> 00:06:54,645 I brought you lots of stuff from Paris. Some perfumes, nightgowns... 68 00:06:54,713 --> 00:06:56,806 - and that silk you wanted. - Oh, well, let me see. 69 00:06:56,882 --> 00:07:00,545 Everything in its own time. 70 00:07:00,619 --> 00:07:03,383 - What's that? - There's a firehouse right down the street. 71 00:07:03,455 --> 00:07:07,789 Isn't that convenient? 72 00:07:28,580 --> 00:07:31,481 - Put them both in the taxi, will you, please? - Yes, sir. 73 00:07:31,549 --> 00:07:34,541 Mr. Cummings, this place won't be the same without you. 74 00:07:34,619 --> 00:07:37,087 You're the best tenant I ever had. 75 00:07:37,155 --> 00:07:40,488 - Are you sure, Mrs. Mackey? - Can't you tell? 76 00:07:40,558 --> 00:07:45,586 Thank you. And may I add that you are a jewel among landladies. 77 00:07:45,663 --> 00:07:50,100 Thank you. It's a shame you have to leave for Colorado so suddenly. 78 00:07:50,168 --> 00:07:52,193 - Just when you're getting settled. - Yes. 79 00:07:52,270 --> 00:07:54,602 That's the curse of my profession. 80 00:07:54,672 --> 00:08:00,577 But a mining engineer must be always on the move, looking for new fields to conquer. 81 00:08:00,645 --> 00:08:04,877 Of course. Oh, where do you want me to forward your mail? 82 00:08:04,949 --> 00:08:08,680 Dear lady, I haven't read my mail in 20 years. 83 00:08:08,753 --> 00:08:12,780 - Letter writing has become a lost art. - Oh. 84 00:08:15,093 --> 00:08:18,062 - Thank you. - Oh, I didn't give you the refund on your rent. 85 00:08:18,129 --> 00:08:21,758 That's quite all right. You keep it and buy something for yourself. 86 00:08:21,833 --> 00:08:24,028 - Oh, but I couldn't do that... - Please. 87 00:08:24,102 --> 00:08:26,696 In memory of the many happy hours... 88 00:08:26,771 --> 00:08:29,763 I spent under your roof. 89 00:08:31,476 --> 00:08:34,468 Well, I... I guess I best be going. 90 00:08:34,546 --> 00:08:37,606 I wouldn't want to miss my train. 91 00:08:37,682 --> 00:08:40,242 - Uh, Grand Central Station. - Yes, sir. 92 00:08:40,318 --> 00:08:42,980 Hurry. 93 00:08:43,054 --> 00:08:47,115 - Good-bye, my dear. - Good-bye, Mr. Cummings. 94 00:08:47,191 --> 00:08:49,557 - Hurry. - Good-bye, Mr. Cummings. 95 00:08:59,337 --> 00:09:02,898 - Slow down. - But you said you had to catch a train. 96 00:09:02,974 --> 00:09:06,102 Did I? Well, that's life, I guess. 97 00:09:06,177 --> 00:09:09,510 Take me someplace where I can check my bags. 98 00:09:09,581 --> 00:09:12,243 Okay. 99 00:09:12,317 --> 00:09:16,083 And then you can drive me to, um... 100 00:09:16,154 --> 00:09:19,646 337 Gramercy Place. 101 00:09:21,259 --> 00:09:25,025 - Kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty. 102 00:09:27,065 --> 00:09:31,058 Look, I'm not trying to start a flirtation, but do you live here? 103 00:09:35,573 --> 00:09:37,837 - Have I the pleasure of addressing Mrs. Scott? - Yes. 104 00:09:37,909 --> 00:09:40,309 Your cat seems to have gotten itself locked out. 105 00:09:40,378 --> 00:09:43,711 No, my husband threw her out. 106 00:09:43,781 --> 00:09:46,614 My name is Patterson. Charles Kenneth Patterson. 107 00:09:46,684 --> 00:09:51,951 Excelsior Rental Agency said that if I mentioned their name, an apartment might be available. 108 00:09:52,023 --> 00:09:54,048 Oh, yes. This is my husband, Mr. Patterson. 109 00:09:54,125 --> 00:09:57,617 - How do you do? - You're a very lucky man. 110 00:09:57,695 --> 00:09:59,720 I'll be glad to show you the apartment. 111 00:09:59,797 --> 00:10:02,027 - Thank you. - But somebody's already living up there. 112 00:10:02,100 --> 00:10:06,127 I know. The McNabs. They moved up to 3-B because they needed more room for the baby... 113 00:10:06,204 --> 00:10:09,367 - so now there's an empty apartment on the first floor. - Good. 114 00:10:14,379 --> 00:10:17,075 I'm not through furnishing it yet. These are just odds and ends. 115 00:10:17,148 --> 00:10:20,083 You've done handsomely. Two Hitchcock chairs... 116 00:10:20,151 --> 00:10:23,882 a fine old Connecticut chest. 117 00:10:23,955 --> 00:10:29,825 And that mirror. I'd say circa 1820. 118 00:10:29,894 --> 00:10:33,694 - Very rare. - Well, these things have been in my family for years. 119 00:10:33,765 --> 00:10:38,498 Your ancestors had excellent taste. But one would only have to look at you to know that. 120 00:10:38,569 --> 00:10:40,730 Do you collect furniture, Mr. Patterson? 121 00:10:40,805 --> 00:10:44,036 Not really. I admire it. You see, I'm an estate appraiser. 122 00:10:44,108 --> 00:10:47,077 - A what? - When an estate is being sold or divided... 123 00:10:47,145 --> 00:10:50,774 I'm called in to evaluate the furnishings and the objects of art. 124 00:10:50,848 --> 00:10:55,046 - Must be interesting work. - Yes, it is, but it keeps me traveling quite a bit. 125 00:10:55,119 --> 00:10:59,954 That's why I'd like a small place of my own... some place I could call home. 126 00:11:00,024 --> 00:11:02,458 One gets so tired living in hotels. 127 00:11:02,527 --> 00:11:05,087 Oh, well, the apartment is yours, if you want it. 128 00:11:05,163 --> 00:11:08,860 I was told the rent is $56 a month. 129 00:11:08,933 --> 00:11:11,026 - But what're you really asking? - Oh, well... 130 00:11:11,102 --> 00:11:13,400 - $56 a month. - Yes. 131 00:11:13,471 --> 00:11:17,908 - Mr. Scott, you have restored my faith in humanity. 132 00:11:17,975 --> 00:11:23,277 People are so greedy nowadays. Everybody's trying to get rich at once. 133 00:11:23,347 --> 00:11:25,406 - I think that's correct. - Thank you. 134 00:11:25,483 --> 00:11:28,213 - Never mind the receipt. - Uh, speaking professionally... 135 00:11:28,286 --> 00:11:32,222 - what's your opinion of this house? - Pretty good shape for its age. 136 00:11:32,290 --> 00:11:36,454 Foundation has hardly settled at all. That proves it was built well. 137 00:11:38,896 --> 00:11:43,731 Oh, may I have one of your personal cards? For your mailbox. 138 00:11:43,801 --> 00:11:46,201 Oh, yes, of course. 139 00:11:51,175 --> 00:11:54,076 Let me see now. Just a second. 140 00:11:54,145 --> 00:11:56,136 - There you are. - That's fine. 141 00:11:56,214 --> 00:11:59,308 - Well, I'll be moving in tomorrow. - Good. 142 00:11:59,383 --> 00:12:01,408 - Bye. - Bye. - Bye. 143 00:12:03,755 --> 00:12:06,952 - He's charming, isn't he? - If he were 20 years younger... 144 00:12:07,024 --> 00:12:10,482 I wouldn't trust him in the same room with you unless he were in a straitjacket. 145 00:12:10,561 --> 00:12:13,462 - Thank you, darling. - You know, I'm beginning to like this setup. 146 00:12:13,531 --> 00:12:17,467 If the money keeps on rolling in like this, I can sit home and write as I please. 147 00:12:17,535 --> 00:12:19,833 That's what I figured when I bought the house. 148 00:12:19,904 --> 00:12:23,032 No more magazine stories for women to read under the hair drier. 149 00:12:23,107 --> 00:12:28,010 I got an idea for a book. Worked it out while I was on Yank. I can write it in six months. 150 00:12:28,079 --> 00:12:30,747 I always wanted to be married to a novelist. 151 00:12:35,752 --> 00:12:38,619 Hello? Just a minute. 152 00:12:41,023 --> 00:12:44,151 The feature goes on at 5:36, and then again at 8:13. 153 00:12:44,227 --> 00:12:47,390 - The break is at 7:54. You're welcome. - What was that? 154 00:12:47,463 --> 00:12:50,830 People are always dialing this number instead of the neighborhood movie theater. 155 00:12:50,900 --> 00:12:53,061 It's less trouble to keep a copy of their schedule. 156 00:12:53,136 --> 00:12:55,798 Why don't you just have the telephone company change our number? 157 00:12:55,872 --> 00:12:59,467 If we complain, they'll take our phone out. It isn't listed in our name. 158 00:12:59,542 --> 00:13:04,070 Oh. Well, it's those little touches that make a house a home I always say. 159 00:13:06,082 --> 00:13:09,882 - How much money we got in the bank? - Oh, about $300, I think. 160 00:13:09,952 --> 00:13:12,580 - Is that all? - Well, the down payment was 4,000. 161 00:13:12,655 --> 00:13:16,022 At least we're not living on our savings. We've got our money working for us. 162 00:13:16,092 --> 00:13:18,925 - What's our monthly income? - Now that all the apartments are rented... 163 00:13:18,995 --> 00:13:21,395 - we'll net about $190. - Hey, that's not bad. 164 00:13:21,464 --> 00:13:25,594 - I knew you'd be pleased. - What do you say we take a vacation before I get to work? 165 00:13:25,668 --> 00:13:28,603 We can go on a camping trip, make a second honeymoon out of it. 166 00:13:28,671 --> 00:13:30,730 Oh. We never really had a first one. 167 00:13:30,807 --> 00:13:33,173 Well, this one will be a double-header. 168 00:13:33,242 --> 00:13:37,679 Oh, I got to call the plumber. Mrs. Quigg's water's backing up, and she can't use her sink. 169 00:13:37,747 --> 00:13:40,545 Oh, her sink. 170 00:13:40,616 --> 00:13:43,016 What do you say I take a look at it? 171 00:13:43,085 --> 00:13:45,610 You? You don't know anything about plumbing. 172 00:13:45,688 --> 00:13:48,452 You'd be surprised at the things I picked up in the army. 173 00:13:48,524 --> 00:13:52,187 I probably would. But I thought you wanted to rest on your first day home. 174 00:13:52,261 --> 00:13:56,789 That 190 a month isn't going to go very far if we start calling in outside talent. 175 00:13:56,866 --> 00:13:59,334 - You got tools in this joint? - Sure. Come on. 176 00:14:00,837 --> 00:14:03,135 Why did you turn off that valve in the cellar? 177 00:14:03,206 --> 00:14:06,300 - That's the first thing any smart plumber does. - What's happened to the water? 178 00:14:06,375 --> 00:14:09,708 We just shut it off a minute, Mrs. Thompson. By the way, this is Jim, my husband. 179 00:14:09,779 --> 00:14:12,145 - How do you do? - We could certainly use a man around here. 180 00:14:12,215 --> 00:14:14,581 But I'm broad-minded. Next time, I wish you'd warn me. 181 00:14:14,650 --> 00:14:18,484 - If I don't get my dishes done, I'll have ants. - I'm sorry. 182 00:14:18,554 --> 00:14:21,387 - Hey. - Oh, the water will be right on, Mr. Hansen. 183 00:14:21,457 --> 00:14:23,721 - I'd like to have you meet my husband. - Hello. 184 00:14:23,793 --> 00:14:25,818 Mm-hmm. 185 00:14:25,895 --> 00:14:28,261 I have a feeling the natives are not friendly. 186 00:14:28,331 --> 00:14:30,799 They're all right when you get to know them. 187 00:14:30,867 --> 00:14:33,392 - Oh. Ed Forbes. - What about him? 188 00:14:33,469 --> 00:14:36,927 He's back from Washington. I'm supposed to have dinner with him tonight... 189 00:14:37,006 --> 00:14:40,134 but I'll call and tell him not to come. 190 00:14:40,209 --> 00:14:43,975 I'd kind of like to see the old joker but not tonight. 191 00:14:45,915 --> 00:14:47,940 Come right in. 192 00:14:48,017 --> 00:14:51,248 Mr. Scott's gonna fix the drain himself. He knows all about plumbing. 193 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:54,016 Oh, really? I admire a man who's clever with his hands. 194 00:14:54,090 --> 00:14:56,149 - Well, where's the patient? - Patient? 195 00:14:56,225 --> 00:14:58,250 Oh, in here. 196 00:14:58,327 --> 00:15:00,761 Here's what happened. Every time I turn the faucet on... 197 00:15:00,830 --> 00:15:02,821 Well, that's funny. 198 00:15:02,899 --> 00:15:04,924 - Well... - The water's turned off downstairs. 199 00:15:05,001 --> 00:15:08,767 Oh, you didn't have to do that. There's a cutoff right under here. 200 00:15:08,838 --> 00:15:12,831 Oh... Oh, it doesn't matter. I'll have it fixed in no time at all. 201 00:15:50,613 --> 00:15:52,672 Everybody's a plumber. 202 00:15:52,748 --> 00:15:57,014 You'd better hurry, Mr. Fain. It's flooding into the hallway. 203 00:15:57,086 --> 00:16:00,681 I could have fixed it myself if I would've had the right tools. 204 00:16:00,756 --> 00:16:03,816 That's all right, dear. He only charges $3.50 an hour. 205 00:16:03,893 --> 00:16:06,487 And this is the first time he's been here all week. 206 00:16:11,434 --> 00:16:13,527 What do our operating expenses come to? 207 00:16:13,602 --> 00:16:17,197 Well, the first month, we only spent about $60 more than we took in, but... 208 00:16:17,273 --> 00:16:19,400 Only? Do you mean we're losing money? 209 00:16:19,475 --> 00:16:21,534 You always lose money at the beginning. 210 00:16:21,610 --> 00:16:23,874 The roof had to be repaired, furnace, water heater... 211 00:16:23,946 --> 00:16:25,937 But I thought you said... 212 00:16:26,015 --> 00:16:28,074 I guess I'd better forget about that novel... 213 00:16:28,150 --> 00:16:31,176 and start knocking out a few stories for the hair drier trade. 214 00:16:31,253 --> 00:16:34,086 Oh, but the house will start paying for itself any day now. 215 00:16:34,156 --> 00:16:38,252 I'm gonna make sure it does. Have you been keeping any accounts? 216 00:16:38,327 --> 00:16:41,592 Mm-hmm. Now let me see. I-I packed them away when I was moving. 217 00:16:41,664 --> 00:16:44,792 Well, anyway, when you owe people money, they always remind you about it. 218 00:16:44,867 --> 00:16:49,236 - Doesn't anybody owe us money? - Just Eadie Gaynor. Her rent's only three days overdue. 219 00:16:49,305 --> 00:16:51,899 - Well, why haven't you collected it? - Well... 220 00:16:51,974 --> 00:16:55,603 Eadie's been so friendly to me, I kind of hate to ask her for it. 221 00:16:55,678 --> 00:16:58,238 - She's a widow, and doesn't have very much. - Now, listen. 222 00:16:58,314 --> 00:17:01,977 We're not here to make friends. Every cent that we have is sunk in this place... 223 00:17:02,051 --> 00:17:06,317 and if we're gonna put it on a paying basis, we've got to be firm with the tenants. 224 00:17:06,389 --> 00:17:08,448 - All right. - All right. 225 00:17:08,524 --> 00:17:10,617 - You do it. - Me? 226 00:17:10,693 --> 00:17:13,457 You're the landlord, darling. 227 00:17:25,975 --> 00:17:28,307 Mrs. Gaynor? I-I'm Jim Scott. 228 00:17:28,377 --> 00:17:31,676 Oh, yes. We heard you were back. 229 00:17:31,747 --> 00:17:33,806 - This is my daughter, Florence. - How do... 230 00:17:33,883 --> 00:17:36,181 - Glad to have you aboard. - you do? 231 00:17:36,252 --> 00:17:38,516 - Uh, won't you come in, Mr. Scott? - Well, I... I... 232 00:17:38,587 --> 00:17:41,215 - Oh, have a cup of tea. - Thank you. 233 00:17:53,736 --> 00:17:55,931 - Thank you for the tea. - Drop in again. 234 00:17:56,005 --> 00:17:58,337 Oh, just a minute, Mr. Scott. 235 00:18:00,576 --> 00:18:03,602 - I keep forgetting to bring this down. - What is it? 236 00:18:03,679 --> 00:18:06,045 - Our rent check. - Oh, is your rent due now? 237 00:18:06,115 --> 00:18:09,016 I-I didn't know. I'm-I'm new here. 238 00:18:10,619 --> 00:18:14,146 I'll bet he didn't know. 239 00:18:14,223 --> 00:18:17,192 - How's it goin'? - Oh, don't worry, pal. We'll cut corners. 240 00:18:17,259 --> 00:18:20,490 Try to hold it down. Yeah, the whole thing shouldn't run you more than... 241 00:18:20,563 --> 00:18:24,192 Well, let's see. Well. 242 00:18:24,266 --> 00:18:26,291 Don't worry. 243 00:18:28,404 --> 00:18:30,998 It certainly took you long enough. 244 00:18:31,073 --> 00:18:34,304 - Did you get the rent? - That? Oh, sure. I just said... 245 00:18:34,376 --> 00:18:37,504 "By the way, old girl, the monthly gouge is a trifle overdue... 246 00:18:37,580 --> 00:18:39,844 so if you'll kick in..." 247 00:18:39,915 --> 00:18:42,884 - This check is dated three days ago. - It is? 248 00:18:42,952 --> 00:18:46,289 - That's what a man wants from his wife... encouragement. 249 00:18:46,422 --> 00:18:50,051 Oh! George is waiting to help you move the rest of Mr. Patterson's furniture. 250 00:18:50,126 --> 00:18:53,152 Oh, no. Now look, I've had a hard war and I... Who's George? 251 00:18:53,229 --> 00:18:55,663 Mrs. Thompson's son. He's been a great help to me. 252 00:18:55,731 --> 00:18:58,427 This is not the way I planned on spending my first evening home. 253 00:18:58,501 --> 00:19:01,595 - Hiya. Did you have a nice time in the army? - I'm beginning to think so. 254 00:19:01,671 --> 00:19:04,469 - You can start with the davenport. - Better grab that end. 255 00:19:07,810 --> 00:19:09,835 Ready? 256 00:19:13,516 --> 00:19:15,541 Your end is dragging. 257 00:19:15,618 --> 00:19:18,246 I could've handled this stuff alone, but since my dropped kidney... 258 00:19:18,321 --> 00:19:20,346 the doctor says I gotta baby myself. 259 00:19:20,423 --> 00:19:22,789 All right. All right. I can do without the small talk. 260 00:19:22,858 --> 00:19:26,123 Keep... movin'. 261 00:19:26,195 --> 00:19:28,959 Pardon me, lady. Can you help an unemployed dollar-a-year man? 262 00:19:29,031 --> 00:19:31,056 - Ed. - How are you, honey? 263 00:19:31,133 --> 00:19:34,068 I got your message so I decided to come anyway. Where's Jim? 264 00:19:34,136 --> 00:19:36,195 Oh, don't bother him. He's busy. 265 00:19:36,272 --> 00:19:39,298 You must give me the name of your decorator. I'm trying to break my lease. 266 00:19:39,375 --> 00:19:42,538 - I know the place isn't very elegant, but it... - Oh, I think it's charming. 267 00:19:42,611 --> 00:19:45,808 Put a small beer on the corner, a guy with a derby on the stool... 268 00:19:45,881 --> 00:19:47,974 and you're in business as a dive. 269 00:19:48,050 --> 00:19:50,814 - Look, Ed, about dinner... - Thanks, I'd love to stay. 270 00:19:50,886 --> 00:19:52,945 - What's Jim doing? - He'll be right down. 271 00:19:58,060 --> 00:20:01,689 - Oh! - Welcome home. What else is new? 272 00:20:09,805 --> 00:20:12,399 - Hey! - Sorry, Mac. We picked up two hours ago. 273 00:20:12,475 --> 00:20:15,035 - But I overslept. - Try again next week. 274 00:20:27,723 --> 00:20:30,123 Take my bags up to apartment 1-A. 275 00:20:30,192 --> 00:20:32,956 Uh-uh. I'll take this. Good morning, Mr. Scott. 276 00:20:33,028 --> 00:20:35,496 - Good morning. - May I trouble you for my key? 277 00:20:35,564 --> 00:20:38,863 - No trouble at all. - You're a born landlord. 278 00:20:38,934 --> 00:20:43,428 That's just a pose. Strictly between us, I come from a long line of tenants. 279 00:20:45,674 --> 00:20:49,804 - Good morning, Mr. Patterson. - Ah, good morning, Mrs. Scott. 280 00:20:49,879 --> 00:20:52,712 Ah, you look like the veritable breath of spring. 281 00:20:52,782 --> 00:20:55,046 Well, thank you. Did you hear that? 282 00:20:55,117 --> 00:20:58,211 - Mm-hmm. - My husband is a writer, but he never talks to me like that. 283 00:20:58,287 --> 00:21:01,154 I should squander my dialogue on an audience of one? 284 00:21:01,223 --> 00:21:05,216 Well, if you run short, Mr. Scott, I'd be glad to lend you some of mine. 285 00:21:05,294 --> 00:21:10,322 You see, I've been everywhere, seen everything, heard everything... 286 00:21:10,399 --> 00:21:13,698 and I don't believe I've forgotten a thing. 287 00:21:19,108 --> 00:21:21,406 Thank you. Good day. 288 00:21:25,381 --> 00:21:27,474 Well, what're you all dressed up for? 289 00:21:27,550 --> 00:21:30,178 If you're settling down to work, I think I'll go shopping. 290 00:21:30,252 --> 00:21:32,652 I have to get material for curtains, and throw rugs, and... 291 00:21:32,721 --> 00:21:35,212 Hey, whoa. Wait a minute. I haven't sold anything yet. 292 00:21:35,291 --> 00:21:38,920 Oh, this is the first chance I've had to get away from the house. 293 00:21:38,994 --> 00:21:42,555 Let me see now. What did I do with my wallet? 294 00:21:42,631 --> 00:21:46,897 Last time I wore my brown shantungs, so it should be in my brown suede bag. 295 00:21:46,969 --> 00:21:49,164 Unless it's in my green one. 296 00:21:56,745 --> 00:21:59,839 - Good morning, Eadie. - Oh, good morning, Connie. 297 00:22:04,820 --> 00:22:06,981 Allow me. 298 00:22:08,924 --> 00:22:11,620 Thank you. Oh, one more, please. See. 299 00:22:11,694 --> 00:22:13,753 Oh. 300 00:22:15,764 --> 00:22:18,198 - You're very kind. - Oh, it's nothing. 301 00:22:18,267 --> 00:22:20,258 On second thought, you can skip the cigarettes. 302 00:22:20,336 --> 00:22:23,533 I think we have enough at home. My husband smokes too much, anyway. 303 00:22:23,606 --> 00:22:27,542 - Make up your mind, will ya? - Oh, Mr. Patterson. I see you two have met. 304 00:22:27,610 --> 00:22:30,875 - Well, not exactly. - Mrs. Gaynor is your next-door neighbor. 305 00:22:30,946 --> 00:22:33,380 Making it a very desirable neighborhood. 306 00:22:33,449 --> 00:22:36,577 - She's also the best cook in the house. - Oh, now, really. 307 00:22:36,652 --> 00:22:40,611 Please, Mrs. Gaynor, don't be modest. That's an accomplishment to be proud of. 308 00:22:40,689 --> 00:22:46,252 You know, I often think that half the troubles in this world are caused by bad cooking. 309 00:22:46,328 --> 00:22:50,389 Well, I really haven't bothered much since my husband died. 310 00:22:50,466 --> 00:22:54,300 No fun cooking unless you have someone to cook for. 311 00:22:54,370 --> 00:22:57,066 How true. How definitely true. 312 00:22:57,139 --> 00:23:01,508 I guess I'd better get back and fix Jim's lunch. He's been alone in the house all morning. 313 00:23:01,577 --> 00:23:03,670 Working on a story. 314 00:23:12,154 --> 00:23:14,179 - Hey, kid. - Yeah? 315 00:23:14,256 --> 00:23:16,315 - You collect scrap? - Nah. 316 00:23:16,392 --> 00:23:19,088 Why don't you start now? Make yourself some dough, huh? 317 00:23:19,161 --> 00:23:23,655 - Maybe you got somethin' there. - There you are. That-a-boy. 318 00:23:23,732 --> 00:23:26,565 Well, see you around, Mac. 319 00:23:31,106 --> 00:23:33,438 Nobody could tell this wasn't a professional job. 320 00:23:33,509 --> 00:23:36,967 It feels good to be doing something constructive around here for a change. 321 00:23:37,046 --> 00:23:40,209 First chance I get, I'm gonna paint that fence and all the woodwork. 322 00:23:40,282 --> 00:23:42,944 - Oh, how nice. - Hi, Eadie. 323 00:23:43,018 --> 00:23:46,044 Oh, Connie, have you seen Mr. Patterson around? 324 00:23:46,121 --> 00:23:48,180 No. Not since yesterday. 325 00:23:48,257 --> 00:23:51,556 Oh. I passed his door a couple times, and I thought I heard him sneezing. 326 00:23:51,627 --> 00:23:53,686 There's a lot of pollen in the air. 327 00:23:53,762 --> 00:23:55,992 Sounds more like pneumonia to me. 328 00:23:56,065 --> 00:24:01,332 I hate to think of the poor man in there all alone with no one to take care of him. 329 00:24:01,403 --> 00:24:03,530 Well, why don't you knock on his door? 330 00:24:03,606 --> 00:24:06,700 Oh, no, that wouldn't look right. 331 00:24:06,775 --> 00:24:10,404 But I thought if the landlord called on him... 332 00:24:10,479 --> 00:24:13,141 All right. 333 00:24:33,601 --> 00:24:35,660 Come in. 334 00:24:36,971 --> 00:24:39,030 Are you all right, Mr. Patterson? 335 00:24:39,106 --> 00:24:41,597 Do I look all right? I feel miserable. 336 00:24:41,676 --> 00:24:43,940 Why, Patterson, what happened to you? 337 00:24:44,011 --> 00:24:46,536 Nothing. Just this invigorating spring... 338 00:24:46,614 --> 00:24:48,741 - weather. - Oh, that's a shame. 339 00:24:48,816 --> 00:24:51,512 - Can I get you a cup of tea? - Oh, don't bother, Connie. 340 00:24:51,585 --> 00:24:57,023 I've already got the kettle on. How about some toast? And maybe a bowl of soup? Huh? 341 00:24:57,091 --> 00:25:02,119 Thank you, Mrs. Gaynor. I knew the moment I met you you were an angel of mercy. 342 00:25:02,196 --> 00:25:06,360 - Let me straighten your pillows. - Uh-uh-uh-uh. 343 00:25:06,434 --> 00:25:08,868 Oh? Would you like a mustard plaster? 344 00:25:08,936 --> 00:25:11,598 - Mrs. Gaynor, you mustn't coddle me. - There goes the mailman. 345 00:25:11,672 --> 00:25:14,539 Men are such babies when they're sick. 346 00:25:14,608 --> 00:25:19,136 I remember how my husband always made me rub his back with alcohol. 347 00:25:19,213 --> 00:25:23,809 You wouldn't take advantage of me in my condition, would you, Mrs. Gaynor? 348 00:25:23,884 --> 00:25:28,116 - I wish you'd call me Eadie. - I shall. 349 00:25:28,189 --> 00:25:31,625 And I shall call you Cynara, Lilith... 350 00:25:31,692 --> 00:25:35,219 Cleopatra, Helen of Troy. 351 00:25:35,296 --> 00:25:38,322 I take four lumps of sugar in my tea. 352 00:25:41,869 --> 00:25:43,837 Our first letter. 353 00:25:43,904 --> 00:25:46,236 Goody, goody. What is it? 354 00:25:47,641 --> 00:25:49,871 A bill from the plumber. 355 00:25:59,387 --> 00:26:02,447 Doesn't that mailman ever bring anything except bills? 356 00:26:02,523 --> 00:26:04,684 This tax assessment just about cleans us out. 357 00:26:04,759 --> 00:26:08,251 Well, I think it's unfair the way the city charges us all those taxes. 358 00:26:08,329 --> 00:26:10,320 What did they ever do for us? 359 00:26:10,398 --> 00:26:13,458 Well, they do provide us with a fire station. 360 00:26:13,534 --> 00:26:16,332 Come in! 361 00:26:16,404 --> 00:26:18,497 - Hiya, Charley. - Hi. 362 00:26:18,572 --> 00:26:20,631 I just dropped in to return these. 363 00:26:20,708 --> 00:26:23,176 Oh, did you enjoy the opera, Mr. Patterson? 364 00:26:23,244 --> 00:26:25,371 I know Eadie did. That's why I took her. 365 00:26:25,446 --> 00:26:29,314 - Oh, you aren't a fan yourself? - Well, I'm at a peculiar disadvantage at the opera. 366 00:26:29,383 --> 00:26:33,479 I understand every word they're singing. 367 00:26:33,554 --> 00:26:37,285 That's just the touch this room needed... Dutch curtains. 368 00:26:37,358 --> 00:26:40,020 Well, I have a very talented wife. 369 00:26:40,094 --> 00:26:42,619 Do you mind my asking, what are you writing, Mr. Scott? 370 00:26:42,696 --> 00:26:46,393 It's a story about a landlord who goes berserk and murders all of his tenants. 371 00:26:46,467 --> 00:26:50,130 Oh, he's kidding. It's really a story about Paris. 372 00:26:50,204 --> 00:26:55,164 You know, I've often thought that maybe my experiences might make a good book. 373 00:26:55,242 --> 00:26:59,144 That is, if I could find a real professional writer to whip it into shape. 374 00:26:59,213 --> 00:27:02,080 Well, when you do, I'd... I'd like to read it. 375 00:27:02,149 --> 00:27:07,553 So would a lot of people. But I doubt if any publisher would even touch it. 376 00:27:07,621 --> 00:27:09,919 I guess you have led a pretty full life. 377 00:27:09,990 --> 00:27:13,323 Please don't make it past tense. I'm not through yet. 378 00:27:13,394 --> 00:27:17,330 Do you happen to know the brand of perfume Miss Gaynor uses? 379 00:27:17,398 --> 00:27:20,060 - Florence? - Mm-hmm. I'm leaving tomorrow on a business trip... 380 00:27:20,134 --> 00:27:22,432 and I'd like to bring something back for Florence. 381 00:27:22,503 --> 00:27:26,064 I know what to bring Eadie, but the younger set... 382 00:27:26,140 --> 00:27:29,109 - Oh, I can find out for you. - Would you do that? 383 00:27:29,176 --> 00:27:31,667 - Thank you so much. Good night, Jim. - Good night. 384 00:27:31,745 --> 00:27:33,736 - Good night. - Good night. 385 00:27:33,814 --> 00:27:36,374 Wow. 386 00:27:36,450 --> 00:27:40,853 When a man starts buying presents for a woman's daughter it looks a little serious. 387 00:27:40,921 --> 00:27:44,618 It's a romance, all right. Eadie's had him to dinner three nights this week... 388 00:27:44,692 --> 00:27:47,525 - and he took her out twice. - How do you know all these things? 389 00:27:47,595 --> 00:27:51,588 - Everybody confides in the landlady. - Hm. 390 00:27:57,771 --> 00:27:59,796 - Good morning. - Good morning. 391 00:27:59,874 --> 00:28:02,240 Got any 50-cent haircuts for a dollar and a quarter? 392 00:28:02,309 --> 00:28:04,743 - The specialty of the house. - Hi there, James boy. 393 00:28:04,812 --> 00:28:06,871 - Hello, Charley. - You're next up. 394 00:28:06,947 --> 00:28:09,814 Thank you. Getting overhauled for your trip? 395 00:28:09,884 --> 00:28:12,978 Yeah, kind of slack there around the edges. 396 00:28:13,053 --> 00:28:15,112 - Oh, Jim. - What? 397 00:28:15,189 --> 00:28:18,090 - Did your wife get a chance to talk to Florence? - Oh, yeah. 398 00:28:18,159 --> 00:28:21,253 She uses "Flaming Passion." But what she'd really like is something called... 399 00:28:21,328 --> 00:28:25,128 "You Can't Take It With You," only she hasn't courage enough to buy it herself. 400 00:28:25,199 --> 00:28:27,633 I'm beginning to believe that girl has hidden depths. 401 00:28:27,701 --> 00:28:30,261 Do you want a high polish or a dull finish? 402 00:28:30,337 --> 00:28:34,831 My dear, I don't think anything you'd start could possibly have a dull finish. 403 00:28:34,909 --> 00:28:37,673 What do you want done with your mail while you're gone? 404 00:28:37,745 --> 00:28:41,647 Oh, Jim, I never write letters, and I don't encourage anyone to write me. 405 00:28:41,715 --> 00:28:44,980 You know, I heard you can get in trouble using the mail. 406 00:28:45,052 --> 00:28:47,452 Would you like a facial massage? 407 00:28:47,521 --> 00:28:52,015 Well, it won't do any good, but it may give me confidence. Go ahead! 408 00:28:59,667 --> 00:29:02,534 McNabs just bought a house of their own. Suckers. 409 00:29:04,905 --> 00:29:08,932 Ah, Mrs. McNab. We were just saying how we hate to see you leave. 410 00:29:09,009 --> 00:29:12,206 - We're gonna miss you too. - Say good-bye to the nice man, Jeffrey. 411 00:29:12,279 --> 00:29:14,372 Go ahead. 412 00:29:14,448 --> 00:29:17,349 - Oh, he's sleepy. - Oh, he never talks when you want him to. 413 00:29:17,418 --> 00:29:20,012 Well, I've got to get on with my packing. Good-bye. 414 00:29:20,087 --> 00:29:22,146 - Good-bye. - Good-bye. 415 00:29:22,223 --> 00:29:25,021 Good-bye. 416 00:29:25,092 --> 00:29:28,220 - Good morning, ladies. - Good morning, Mr. Patterson. 417 00:29:28,295 --> 00:29:30,559 How's your rheumatism today, Mrs. Thompson? 418 00:29:30,631 --> 00:29:34,328 Well, if some young fellow was to ask me to go dancing, I wouldn't say no. 419 00:29:36,537 --> 00:29:40,633 Oh, Mrs. Quigg. That's a perfectly delightful outfit you have on. 420 00:29:40,708 --> 00:29:43,302 - I hoped you'd notice it. - I have. 421 00:29:47,481 --> 00:29:50,507 He's sure got all the women around here acting like schoolgirls. 422 00:29:50,584 --> 00:29:52,848 They love it. What did the army want from you? 423 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:55,753 - They're trying to make me pay for a blanket I lost. - Oh. 424 00:29:55,823 --> 00:29:58,815 By the way, I think I have a tenant for the empty apartment. 425 00:29:58,892 --> 00:30:02,020 While I was there, I met somebody I knew who's desperate for a place. 426 00:30:02,096 --> 00:30:05,395 I'm sorry, but I just phoned the agency, and they're sending a woman over. 427 00:30:05,466 --> 00:30:07,696 - Tell her it's rented. - No. That wouldn't be fair. 428 00:30:07,768 --> 00:30:11,568 I know we oughta give preference to veterans, but since I promised to show it, I... 429 00:30:11,639 --> 00:30:15,166 This is someone I owe a favor. I don't remember if I wrote about Corporal Stevens... 430 00:30:15,242 --> 00:30:16,903 - Mrs. Scott? - Yes? 431 00:30:16,977 --> 00:30:19,172 - I'm Mrs. Arnold. - Oh, you're here about the apartment. 432 00:30:19,246 --> 00:30:21,407 - This is my husband. - Hello. 433 00:30:21,482 --> 00:30:24,007 Well, right this way. 434 00:30:24,084 --> 00:30:27,349 Let me do all the talking. 435 00:30:27,421 --> 00:30:32,256 Now take good care of yourself, Charley. And don't catch any more cold. 436 00:30:32,326 --> 00:30:35,921 All right, Eadie. But with you nursing me, it's a pleasure to be ill. 437 00:30:35,996 --> 00:30:40,057 Will you write to me and let me know how things are going? 438 00:30:40,134 --> 00:30:43,467 I'll do better than that. I'll phone you every day. 439 00:30:43,537 --> 00:30:45,596 Oh, Charley. 440 00:30:45,673 --> 00:30:47,937 - Good-bye, my dear. - Good-bye. 441 00:30:56,950 --> 00:30:59,544 It's just what I've been looking for. 442 00:30:59,620 --> 00:31:02,919 - Don't you think the rent's a little high? - Oh, no, it's very reasonable. 443 00:31:02,990 --> 00:31:07,484 - Of course, if you don't mind climbing two flights of stairs. - The place I live now has four. 444 00:31:07,561 --> 00:31:11,622 I'm sure you can do better somewhere else. This place is cold in the winter... 445 00:31:11,699 --> 00:31:15,191 - and the neighbors... - No, I think I'm going to be very happy here. 446 00:31:26,312 --> 00:31:29,839 - Who's that man who just went out? - Patterson. One of our tenants. 447 00:31:29,916 --> 00:31:32,077 - Are you sure his name is Patterson? - Uh-huh. 448 00:31:32,151 --> 00:31:35,518 - Why shouldn't it be? - He looks like someone I used to know in Cincinnati. 449 00:31:35,588 --> 00:31:37,579 Excuse me. 450 00:31:45,832 --> 00:31:47,993 I could have sworn that was Paul Chapman. 451 00:31:48,067 --> 00:31:51,127 Do you know if he was in Cincinnati about 12 years ago? 452 00:31:51,204 --> 00:31:53,638 Oh, we don't even know where he was last week. 453 00:31:53,706 --> 00:31:56,641 - I only wish I'd brought my glasses with me. - About the apartment... 454 00:31:56,709 --> 00:32:00,201 - Oh, I... I think we'd better forget it. - Oh, you do? 455 00:32:00,280 --> 00:32:04,546 I couldn't bear to live under the same roof with someone who reminded me so much of Paul. 456 00:32:04,617 --> 00:32:07,677 - Thanks for all your trouble. - That's perfectly all right. 457 00:32:07,754 --> 00:32:11,349 You know, I have a funny feeling about Mr. Patterson, kind of a premonition. 458 00:32:11,424 --> 00:32:14,655 I'm glad I'm not married to a woman with a suspicious nature. 459 00:32:14,727 --> 00:32:17,457 - I guess you can call your friend about the apartment. - All right. 460 00:32:17,530 --> 00:32:20,795 You oughta know something about our new tenant. Bobby was my colonel's driver... 461 00:32:20,867 --> 00:32:23,961 I'm sure anybody who was in the army with you is all right. 462 00:32:24,037 --> 00:32:26,733 - But, Connie... - I wonder if his name really is Patterson? 463 00:32:39,218 --> 00:32:41,686 - Do you know where that goes? - Don't worry, lady. 464 00:32:41,754 --> 00:32:45,747 - We've been delivering coal to this place for 10 years. - But I was just... 465 00:32:45,825 --> 00:32:49,659 Now, don't you dare touch this fence. My husband just painted it. 466 00:32:49,729 --> 00:32:51,754 Big deal. 467 00:32:51,831 --> 00:32:53,856 Pardon me. 468 00:32:53,933 --> 00:32:56,731 Are you the janitor's wife? 469 00:32:56,803 --> 00:32:59,533 No. I'm the landlord's wife. 470 00:32:59,605 --> 00:33:02,506 Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Scott. I had no idea. 471 00:33:02,575 --> 00:33:05,772 My name is Roberta Stevens. Jim just called me about the apartment. 472 00:33:05,845 --> 00:33:10,248 Well, there must be some mistake. My husband's renting it to somebody he knew in the army. 473 00:33:10,316 --> 00:33:14,946 That's me. I was a WAC. Jim and I were stationed in Paris together. 474 00:33:15,021 --> 00:33:17,114 Just a minute. 475 00:33:25,264 --> 00:33:28,392 So, you were saving that apartment for an old war buddy, huh? 476 00:33:28,468 --> 00:33:31,562 - Oh, is Bobby here? - Why didn't you tell me it was a girl? 477 00:33:31,637 --> 00:33:35,073 - I tried to, but you wouldn't give me a chance. - You didn't try very hard. 478 00:33:35,141 --> 00:33:37,268 Oh, now look, Bobby... 479 00:33:37,343 --> 00:33:41,803 Uh, Roberta did an awful lot for me, and this is the least I can do to repay her. 480 00:33:41,881 --> 00:33:45,715 - For what? - Well, if it weren't for her, I might still be overseas. 481 00:33:45,785 --> 00:33:49,118 She got the colonel to dig up a replacement for me and pulled strings... 482 00:33:49,188 --> 00:33:51,486 so I got on a plane instead of a transport. 483 00:33:51,557 --> 00:33:54,924 Well, couldn't we show our gratitude from a distance? 484 00:33:54,994 --> 00:34:00,022 Well, you wouldn't discriminate against a veteran just because of sex, would you? 485 00:34:16,048 --> 00:34:18,516 - Say, remember the night I drove you to the airport? - Uh-huh. 486 00:34:18,584 --> 00:34:23,021 Well, on the way back to Paris, I hit a hay wagon. You never saw such a mess. 487 00:34:23,089 --> 00:34:25,819 Took me days to get the straw out of my hair. 488 00:34:25,892 --> 00:34:29,658 None of the girls would believe me when I told them how it happened. 489 00:34:46,045 --> 00:34:48,275 Stop it! Stop. You've got the wrong window. 490 00:34:48,347 --> 00:34:51,714 - Don't you want it in the storage bin? - No, that's not the storage bin. 491 00:34:51,784 --> 00:34:54,810 - It's the bedroom. I made it over. - Yeah? How does it look? 492 00:34:54,887 --> 00:34:57,219 Oh, you've just ruined my bedspread and my rugs... 493 00:34:57,290 --> 00:35:00,953 - You should've confided in us, lady. - Oh! 494 00:35:02,628 --> 00:35:06,394 Well, that about does it. Those eggheads. 495 00:35:06,466 --> 00:35:09,026 Say, have you seen my toolbox? Bobby's window is jammed. 496 00:35:09,101 --> 00:35:12,468 You're certainly going out of your way to make the new tenant feel at home. 497 00:35:12,538 --> 00:35:14,699 Well, that's part of my job as the landlord. 498 00:35:14,774 --> 00:35:17,902 I thought we were going to run this house on a business-like basis... 499 00:35:17,977 --> 00:35:21,378 - and not get too friendly with the tenants. - Mrs. Scott, you're jealous. 500 00:35:21,447 --> 00:35:25,884 You bet I am. When I think of all the people you've known in the last couple of years... 501 00:35:25,952 --> 00:35:28,921 who've spent more time with you than your own wife... 502 00:35:28,988 --> 00:35:31,616 We have a whole lifetime to make up for that. 503 00:35:35,962 --> 00:35:38,590 Hey, don't we have an anniversary long about now? 504 00:35:38,664 --> 00:35:41,861 - I don't like to point, but it's tomorrow. - Well, that's perfect timing. 505 00:35:41,934 --> 00:35:45,563 I'll have my story finished by then, and we can go out and celebrate... 506 00:35:47,807 --> 00:35:49,968 I wonder where I put that toolbox. 507 00:35:57,683 --> 00:35:59,742 - Mr. Scott? - Yes. 508 00:35:59,819 --> 00:36:02,117 My name is Gray, Federal Bureau of Investigation. 509 00:36:02,188 --> 00:36:05,680 - Oh. Uh, come in. This is Mrs. Scott. - How do you do? 510 00:36:05,758 --> 00:36:08,454 - How do you do? Won't you sit down? - Thank you. 511 00:36:08,528 --> 00:36:11,622 Look, if it's about that army blanket I checked out and didn't return... 512 00:36:11,697 --> 00:36:13,961 I'm afraid that's a little out of my line. 513 00:36:14,033 --> 00:36:17,560 I just want to ask you a few routine questions about one of your tenants... 514 00:36:17,637 --> 00:36:20,231 a Mr. Charles K. Patterson. 515 00:36:20,306 --> 00:36:24,470 - Is there something wrong? - No. No. This is just a routine inquiry. 516 00:36:24,544 --> 00:36:27,638 - How long has he been living here? - Oh, about 10 days. 517 00:36:27,713 --> 00:36:30,739 - Do you know where he is at the moment? - No, he's on a business trip. 518 00:36:30,816 --> 00:36:33,808 - What's Mr. Patterson supposed to have done? - To tell you the truth... 519 00:36:33,886 --> 00:36:38,414 we don't know that he's done anything, and we don't like to arouse your suspicions. 520 00:36:38,491 --> 00:36:40,584 You see, we get dozens of tips like this every day. 521 00:36:40,660 --> 00:36:44,118 Many of them prove worthless but we've got to run them all down. 522 00:36:44,196 --> 00:36:46,391 Now, when do you expect Mr. Patterson back? 523 00:36:46,465 --> 00:36:48,558 He didn't say. 524 00:36:48,634 --> 00:36:51,467 Does he seem to be... prosperous? 525 00:36:51,537 --> 00:36:55,234 Well, he carries quite a roll. Income tax? 526 00:36:55,308 --> 00:36:58,675 Sorry, I'm not at liberty to discuss the reason for our investigation. 527 00:36:58,744 --> 00:37:01,611 Oh, Mr. Gray, this is very important. Is he dangerous? 528 00:37:01,681 --> 00:37:05,481 Don't alarm yourself. If Mr. Patterson is the man we're looking for... 529 00:37:05,551 --> 00:37:09,783 and I'm not saying he is, you're in absolutely no danger, Mrs. Scott. 530 00:37:09,855 --> 00:37:13,586 Look, you can tell me. What have you got on this guy? 531 00:37:13,659 --> 00:37:16,958 Well, if we had anything on him, I wouldn't be asking you these questions. 532 00:37:17,029 --> 00:37:20,260 - Is there something we can do to help? - Yes, yes, there is. 533 00:37:20,333 --> 00:37:23,996 - Just forget I was here. Good-bye. - Good-bye. 534 00:37:26,005 --> 00:37:28,599 You see? My hunch about Mr. Patterson was right. 535 00:37:28,674 --> 00:37:32,371 Oh, it's probably back taxes or maybe they got a crank call from that woman... 536 00:37:32,445 --> 00:37:35,175 who mistook him for somebody she knew in Cincinnati. 537 00:37:35,247 --> 00:37:38,341 - What makes you think Mrs. Arnold was mistaken? - You heard what she said. 538 00:37:38,417 --> 00:37:42,148 She hadn't even seen this guy in 12 years and didn't have her glasses with her. 539 00:37:42,221 --> 00:37:44,655 No, I still think there's something peculiar about him. 540 00:37:44,724 --> 00:37:47,818 I wish I knew what he carries around in that briefcase. 541 00:37:47,893 --> 00:37:50,862 What suddenly turned you against Charley? I thought you liked him. 542 00:37:50,930 --> 00:37:55,060 I never trust men who are too charming. That's why I married you. 543 00:37:57,236 --> 00:37:59,670 Hmm. 544 00:37:59,739 --> 00:38:04,267 T-H-E E-N-D. 545 00:38:06,412 --> 00:38:09,643 - Can I read it? - Well, there's a couple of facts I want to check, but... 546 00:38:09,715 --> 00:38:13,242 So do I. I'm just curious to know what you did while you were in Paris. 547 00:38:18,991 --> 00:38:21,221 The best man cometh. Happy anniversary. 548 00:38:21,293 --> 00:38:23,318 You're a day early, Ed. 549 00:38:23,396 --> 00:38:25,864 - I didn't want to crowd you tomorrow night. - Oh, champagne! 550 00:38:25,931 --> 00:38:29,230 Don't just stand there, boy. Get out those hollow-stemmed glasses. I got it. 551 00:38:29,301 --> 00:38:32,532 - You got what? - A present for you from your wife which you can pay me for later. 552 00:38:32,605 --> 00:38:34,596 You can open it now if you want, honey. 553 00:38:34,674 --> 00:38:37,040 I'll never forget how you looked on your wedding day. 554 00:38:37,109 --> 00:38:40,203 I've always wanted to do my living room in that shade of green. 555 00:38:40,279 --> 00:38:43,874 Oh, this is absolutely beautiful! What is it? 556 00:38:43,949 --> 00:38:47,544 - Tropical hammock. Certified 100% war surplus. - I thought it would make up... 557 00:38:47,620 --> 00:38:50,111 - for that camping trip we couldn't take. - Thank you, dear. 558 00:38:50,189 --> 00:38:53,181 You can put it in the backyard and imagine we're in the Maine woods. 559 00:38:53,259 --> 00:38:56,353 Won't take much imagination. That grass hasn't been cut out there in months. 560 00:38:56,429 --> 00:38:58,454 Anyone for champagne? 561 00:38:58,531 --> 00:39:01,432 It doesn't seem like we've been married for three years, does it? 562 00:39:01,500 --> 00:39:05,368 That's because you haven't been working at it, or at least not in the same place. 563 00:39:05,438 --> 00:39:06,700 - Cheers. - Cheers. 564 00:39:06,772 --> 00:39:08,763 - Cheers. - And cheers, Ed. 565 00:39:08,841 --> 00:39:10,866 - Mm... - That's good. 566 00:39:10,943 --> 00:39:13,104 I wanted to ask you something... 567 00:39:13,179 --> 00:39:17,582 What's the name of that café in Paris where the existentialists don't hang out? 568 00:39:17,650 --> 00:39:19,880 I haven't been to Paris since I was nine... 569 00:39:19,952 --> 00:39:23,718 - and my mother never let me out of her sight for a moment. - Maybe Roberta would know. 570 00:39:23,789 --> 00:39:26,587 Why so formal? You mean Bobby, don't you? 571 00:39:26,659 --> 00:39:30,117 Say, what is this? Do I detect a note of dissension? A family rift? 572 00:39:30,196 --> 00:39:34,758 - Guess who came to stay at our house? An old flame of Jim’s. - She is not an old flame. 573 00:39:34,834 --> 00:39:38,270 - Just because we were on the same side during the war... - A WAC? 574 00:39:38,337 --> 00:39:42,433 - Yeah, it was a big army. - And you moved her into the house? Shocking! 575 00:39:42,508 --> 00:39:44,999 Did you collect the first month's rent from her? 576 00:39:45,077 --> 00:39:47,307 Uh, no, no. It slipped my mind. 577 00:39:47,379 --> 00:39:49,609 You'll probably have to wrestle her for it. 578 00:39:49,682 --> 00:39:52,981 Sounds like a thoroughly disreputable young lady. How soon can I meet her? 579 00:39:53,052 --> 00:39:55,782 If you wanna come over some afternoon... 580 00:39:55,855 --> 00:39:59,848 - and help me clean up the yard, why... - Pardon me. 581 00:39:59,925 --> 00:40:02,758 - Oh, hello, Mrs. Scott. I brought you the rent. - Thank you. 582 00:40:02,828 --> 00:40:05,956 - It seems strange giving money to a man you know. - I'll bet it does. 583 00:40:06,031 --> 00:40:08,465 In case you didn't catch my name, I'm Ed Forbes. 584 00:40:08,534 --> 00:40:12,527 Oh, yes. I've heard a lot about you from Jim. You're a lawyer, aren't you? 585 00:40:12,605 --> 00:40:17,042 I, uh, practice before the bar, also behind it. Can I offer you some wine of the country? 586 00:40:17,109 --> 00:40:20,977 I'd love it. If there's one thing I have a weakness for, it's champagne. 587 00:40:21,046 --> 00:40:25,142 If there's one thing I've a weakness for, it's girls who have a weakness. 588 00:40:25,217 --> 00:40:27,777 - What're you celebrating? - Our wedding anniversary. 589 00:40:27,853 --> 00:40:29,844 - Oh, really? - Mm-hmm. 590 00:40:29,922 --> 00:40:33,221 You know, all the time we were overseas, Jim talked of nothing but you. 591 00:40:33,292 --> 00:40:35,317 That must have been pretty dull. 592 00:40:35,394 --> 00:40:37,885 Oh, no. Jim can make anything interesting. 593 00:40:40,099 --> 00:40:44,035 I'm sure Miss Stevens is just the person to refresh your memory about Paris. 594 00:40:44,103 --> 00:40:47,664 Oh, yeah. Say, Bobby... Uh, Roberta... 595 00:40:47,740 --> 00:40:53,201 do you remember the name of that café just down the street from the, uh, Deux Magots? 596 00:40:53,279 --> 00:40:55,907 Not offhand, but I could look it up in my diary. 597 00:40:55,981 --> 00:41:00,077 Could I peer over your shoulder? It's been so long since I've read a good book. 598 00:41:00,152 --> 00:41:03,679 Tell me, Miss Stevens, what did you do before the war? 599 00:41:03,756 --> 00:41:05,747 The same thing I'm doing now. Modeling. 600 00:41:05,825 --> 00:41:09,659 Oh. Then you're not a professional soldier. 601 00:41:09,728 --> 00:41:12,356 - Your wife has a great sense of humor. - Yes. 602 00:41:12,431 --> 00:41:14,695 Your humorous wife needs another drink. 603 00:41:14,767 --> 00:41:18,170 It's always been my ambition to get hold of a surplus WAC. 604 00:41:18,303 --> 00:41:22,000 By the way, I'm having some people in for a housewarming tomorrow night. 605 00:41:22,073 --> 00:41:24,064 I'd like you all to come. 606 00:41:24,142 --> 00:41:26,201 - Sure thing. - Have you forgotten, dear? 607 00:41:26,278 --> 00:41:28,872 - We're going out to dinner tomorrow night. - I'm available. 608 00:41:28,947 --> 00:41:32,940 Well, I think I'd better be going. I've hardly unpacked yet. 609 00:41:33,018 --> 00:41:38,081 Do you mind if I come along and help? Three hands are better than two. 610 00:41:38,156 --> 00:41:40,249 Thanks for the drink. 611 00:41:44,963 --> 00:41:47,227 He's walking right into a trap. 612 00:41:47,299 --> 00:41:49,995 Yeah, but look at the bait. 613 00:42:00,545 --> 00:42:03,912 - This place is awfully expensive. - Oh, well, you only live once. 614 00:42:03,982 --> 00:42:06,610 At these prices, you couldn't afford to live more than once. 615 00:42:06,685 --> 00:42:10,985 - That story of mine ought to be worth at least 750 bucks. - Is that what your agent said? 616 00:42:11,056 --> 00:42:15,220 No. Barney hasn't read it yet, but he said he'd call me as soon as he does. 617 00:42:16,528 --> 00:42:18,587 Look! 618 00:42:18,663 --> 00:42:22,064 - Look at what? - I just saw Mr. Patterson dancing by with a blonde. 619 00:42:22,133 --> 00:42:24,966 Oh, this thing is beginning to affect your mind. 620 00:42:25,036 --> 00:42:27,027 Here he comes again. 621 00:42:31,142 --> 00:42:33,906 I thought he was supposed to be out of town on business. 622 00:42:33,979 --> 00:42:36,948 - He probably came in to have dinner with his client. - Some client. 623 00:42:37,015 --> 00:42:41,145 She looks like the type that just inherited a fat estate. 624 00:42:41,219 --> 00:42:43,244 - Let's dance. - Aw, I'm hungry. 625 00:42:43,321 --> 00:42:45,881 This is more important. Come on. 626 00:42:48,059 --> 00:42:53,429 You know, it's amazing what a clever girl can do with an old parachute. 627 00:43:03,942 --> 00:43:06,934 You have a very romantic voice. 628 00:43:07,012 --> 00:43:12,917 Untrained, of course. Like the thrush warbling his native woodnotes wild. 629 00:43:39,110 --> 00:43:42,238 You better let me lead. 630 00:44:05,270 --> 00:44:07,329 Are you through playing private eye? 631 00:44:07,405 --> 00:44:11,171 That makes at least three women in his life, including Mrs. Arnold and Eadie. 632 00:44:11,242 --> 00:44:13,437 He must be some kind of a bluebeard. 633 00:44:13,511 --> 00:44:17,208 There's only one thing wrong with your theory. All those women are alive and healthy. 634 00:44:17,282 --> 00:44:20,718 It's Eadie I'm worried about. Suppose he's already married? Excuse me, darling. 635 00:44:20,785 --> 00:44:22,946 Where are you going? 636 00:44:43,875 --> 00:44:46,605 Please, sir. 637 00:44:46,678 --> 00:44:50,546 Oh, now that we've worked up an appetite, what would you like, my dear? 638 00:44:50,615 --> 00:44:52,640 You order for both of us. 639 00:44:52,717 --> 00:44:58,553 - I'd be delighted. We'll have, uh, prosciutto with melon. - With melon. 640 00:44:58,623 --> 00:45:00,989 Lobster bisque. 641 00:45:01,059 --> 00:45:04,893 Chateaubriand with sauce béarnaise. 642 00:45:04,963 --> 00:45:08,831 Pomme soufflé. And braised endive. 643 00:45:08,900 --> 00:45:11,892 - Am I going too fast for you? - Oh, not at all, sir. 644 00:45:11,970 --> 00:45:14,632 Would you care for some champagne with that? 645 00:45:14,706 --> 00:45:18,733 - Anything you say. - Champagne is for peasants. 646 00:45:18,810 --> 00:45:22,439 - I prefer the, uh, Chambertin. - Excellent choice, sir. 647 00:45:22,514 --> 00:45:25,574 May I suggest the 1934, sir? 648 00:45:25,650 --> 00:45:28,346 You may indeed. 649 00:45:28,420 --> 00:45:33,153 I do admire a man who knows how to order in a restaurant. 650 00:45:33,224 --> 00:45:37,991 I was a headwaiter myself one time. That was the summer my dad and I had a fight... 651 00:45:38,062 --> 00:45:40,724 - and he cut off my allowance. - Oh, really? 652 00:45:43,535 --> 00:45:47,972 And from there, you went on to make your first million in the oil business. 653 00:45:48,039 --> 00:45:53,602 Please. Tonight, I want to forget all about the drab world of commerce. 654 00:45:53,678 --> 00:45:57,512 And in the words of an old Persian tent maker... 655 00:45:57,582 --> 00:46:03,543 "All I ask of life are a jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou." 656 00:46:03,621 --> 00:46:07,955 And I've already ordered the first two. 657 00:46:08,026 --> 00:46:12,190 You must've met a lot of beautiful women in your career. 658 00:46:12,263 --> 00:46:16,723 I may say that I have known all the great beauties of our time. 659 00:46:16,801 --> 00:46:19,702 But the calendar never really started... 660 00:46:19,771 --> 00:46:23,104 until the day I met you. 661 00:46:24,242 --> 00:46:26,233 Did you overhear anything? 662 00:46:26,311 --> 00:46:29,405 I couldn't catch any words, but he's really giving her the old candy. 663 00:46:29,481 --> 00:46:33,315 I don't know what Charley's got, but I wish I could bottle it. We'd make a fortune. 664 00:46:33,384 --> 00:46:36,649 There's just one thing I can't figure out. What does he want from Eadie? 665 00:46:36,721 --> 00:46:39,155 He can't be after her money. She hasn't got any. 666 00:46:39,224 --> 00:46:41,522 - Aha! - Oh, you ordered. Looks good. 667 00:46:41,593 --> 00:46:45,723 It should be. All the retired truck drivers eat here. 668 00:46:49,434 --> 00:46:52,267 We really ought to tell Eadie what we saw. 669 00:46:52,337 --> 00:46:56,740 Now don't start mixing in the affairs of our tenants. It's none of our business. 670 00:47:01,946 --> 00:47:04,608 Do you want to go up to Roberta's for a minute? 671 00:47:04,682 --> 00:47:07,446 She has the place warm enough without us. 672 00:47:07,519 --> 00:47:09,953 That sounds like our phone. 673 00:47:15,293 --> 00:47:17,284 Hello? 674 00:47:17,362 --> 00:47:20,297 Oh, hello, Barney. How'd you like the story? 675 00:47:20,365 --> 00:47:24,927 What do you mean it won't sell? It's as good as anything I've ever written. 676 00:47:25,003 --> 00:47:30,771 Well, aren't you even gonna submit it? Maybe I'd better get myself a new agent. 677 00:47:30,842 --> 00:47:34,243 All right. All right. I'll drop up to your office tomorrow morning. 678 00:47:34,312 --> 00:47:37,611 - What makes him a critic? - Oh, he's right. The story's no good. 679 00:47:37,682 --> 00:47:39,946 Then you'll write another one that's better. 680 00:47:40,018 --> 00:47:44,148 In this madhouse? How can I concentrate when there's a new crisis every five minutes? 681 00:47:44,222 --> 00:47:46,452 I can't even sit down to write my name without... 682 00:47:46,524 --> 00:47:48,651 What's the matter with those lights? 683 00:47:48,726 --> 00:47:50,956 I wonder if I paid the light bill last month. 684 00:47:51,029 --> 00:47:54,055 - This is a fine time to think about that. - I'm sure I did. 685 00:47:54,132 --> 00:47:56,566 I'll check the fuse box. 686 00:47:56,634 --> 00:48:00,730 Oh, be careful! 687 00:48:00,805 --> 00:48:03,103 She can see in the dark. I can't. 688 00:48:03,174 --> 00:48:06,473 I guess I'd better go and calm the tenants down. 689 00:48:11,416 --> 00:48:13,441 Hey, what's with the lights? 690 00:48:13,518 --> 00:48:15,952 It's all right, Mrs. Thompson. My husband's fixing them. 691 00:48:16,020 --> 00:48:20,650 Well, tell him to hurry up. I'm missing the best part of Gabriel Heatter. 692 00:48:20,725 --> 00:48:23,660 That's quite a party they're having up there. 693 00:48:23,728 --> 00:48:26,458 They've been running all over the house, borrowing ice cubes. 694 00:48:26,531 --> 00:48:30,194 Oh. Eadie, have you heard anything from Mr. Patterson? 695 00:48:30,268 --> 00:48:34,204 - Mm-hmm. He called me this afternoon from Baltimore. - Baltimore? 696 00:48:34,272 --> 00:48:37,435 Mm-hmm. He said his business was going much better than he expected... 697 00:48:37,508 --> 00:48:40,306 and he hopes to be home in a couple of days. 698 00:48:40,378 --> 00:48:42,608 Well, do you know if he's ever been married? 699 00:48:42,680 --> 00:48:46,878 Oh, yes, but his wife died a long time ago. 700 00:48:46,951 --> 00:48:50,011 Well, good night. 701 00:48:50,088 --> 00:48:52,716 I can't understand it. I only had three or four. 702 00:48:52,790 --> 00:48:56,317 It was terrible. All of a sudden everything went black right in front of my eyes. 703 00:48:56,394 --> 00:48:58,692 - I must be going blind. - Probably a vitamin deficiency. 704 00:48:58,763 --> 00:49:03,063 - Can you find your way home alone, old pal? - Point me in the right direction. 705 00:49:03,134 --> 00:49:06,831 No. No. This way. This way. There we are. 706 00:49:06,904 --> 00:49:09,668 - That kid needs radar. - How are you making out with Roberta? 707 00:49:09,741 --> 00:49:12,733 - Just coasting. Wait till the next round. - That isn't a fuse box. 708 00:49:12,810 --> 00:49:15,574 It's a slot machine. I took out four pennies and a nickel. 709 00:49:15,647 --> 00:49:20,318 Oh, Jim, guess what Eadie just told... 710 00:49:35,666 --> 00:49:37,793 - Good morning. - Mm-hmm. 711 00:49:41,505 --> 00:49:44,838 - We expected you yesterday. - We don't make this type of glass anymore, lady. 712 00:49:44,909 --> 00:49:47,207 - We had to order it special for you. - Oh. 713 00:49:47,278 --> 00:49:49,576 - Good morning. - Good morning, Eadie. 714 00:49:49,647 --> 00:49:53,344 My, you're certainly brightening the place up. House hasn't looked this good in 20 years. 715 00:49:53,417 --> 00:49:57,217 Jim doesn't like to admit it, but he's getting a big kick out of this. 716 00:49:57,288 --> 00:49:59,620 Oh, excuse me. 717 00:50:00,858 --> 00:50:03,452 - Hello, my dear. - How was the trip? 718 00:50:03,527 --> 00:50:06,621 Oh, wonderful. Just wonderful. 719 00:50:06,697 --> 00:50:10,861 - Did everything work out all right for you? - Yes. I was quite successful. 720 00:50:10,935 --> 00:50:13,233 - Hello, Mrs. Scott. - Welcome back. 721 00:50:13,304 --> 00:50:16,603 Thank you. Thank you. Just a second. 722 00:50:18,342 --> 00:50:21,641 Mm! It's lovely out here. Just lovely. 723 00:50:21,712 --> 00:50:25,409 Always wanted to own a piece of land. 724 00:50:25,483 --> 00:50:28,646 There must've been a hot time here the night Coolidge was elected. 725 00:50:28,719 --> 00:50:33,315 Jim, your friend Charley is back from his business trip. 726 00:50:33,391 --> 00:50:35,621 Do you think we oughta notify the F.B. I? 727 00:50:35,693 --> 00:50:38,059 - What for? Mr. Gray said to forget it. - Who's Charley? 728 00:50:38,129 --> 00:50:41,292 He's one of our tenants, and Connie is convinced he's a master criminal... 729 00:50:41,365 --> 00:50:43,799 - or at least a polygamist. - Well, Ed, you're a lawyer. 730 00:50:43,868 --> 00:50:46,962 Let me put the evidence to you. Suppose somebody moved into the house... 731 00:50:47,037 --> 00:50:49,733 - and a few days later... - Where's the owner of this place? 732 00:50:49,807 --> 00:50:52,332 - I'm Mr. Scott. - Department of Housing and Building. 733 00:50:52,410 --> 00:50:55,243 I'd like to inspect the premises. 734 00:50:55,312 --> 00:50:57,974 Yeah. Sure. Right through here. 735 00:51:02,219 --> 00:51:04,847 Why don't you slip into something comfortable and join us? 736 00:51:04,922 --> 00:51:08,449 Well, I wouldn't wanna give the boys too much inspiration. Excuse me. 737 00:51:08,526 --> 00:51:11,427 - What do you say we have dinner together? - Wonderful. Where? 738 00:51:11,495 --> 00:51:15,829 Oh, someplace where we don't have to dress... like your apartment. 739 00:51:15,900 --> 00:51:18,425 - When did you buy this place? - Last month. 740 00:51:18,502 --> 00:51:21,027 I see the violation still hasn't been corrected. 741 00:51:21,105 --> 00:51:23,335 - What violation? - This violation. 742 00:51:23,407 --> 00:51:26,035 You not only got exposed wiring... which is illegal... 743 00:51:26,110 --> 00:51:28,203 but the wires are defective too. 744 00:51:28,279 --> 00:51:30,304 This house is a fire hazard. 745 00:51:30,381 --> 00:51:33,282 - You've been here before? - We took the previous owner to court twice. 746 00:51:33,350 --> 00:51:36,615 The last time, she was fined and given 30 days to correct the violation. 747 00:51:36,687 --> 00:51:39,349 - The deadline was a week ago. - We didn't know anything about it. 748 00:51:39,423 --> 00:51:41,789 Mrs. Webb never mentioned it to me. 749 00:51:41,859 --> 00:51:45,852 Well, the law is very clear on that point. Caveat emptor... let the buyer beware. 750 00:51:45,930 --> 00:51:47,955 You mean we're responsible now? 751 00:51:48,032 --> 00:51:53,026 Well, unless the wiring is replaced immediately, hm... 752 00:51:53,103 --> 00:51:55,230 we'll have to condemn the building. 753 00:51:55,306 --> 00:51:58,070 No wonder she was so anxious to unload this place on you. 754 00:51:58,142 --> 00:52:00,508 I'm sorry, darling. I had no idea. 755 00:52:00,578 --> 00:52:04,674 Well, under those circumstances, I feel sure we can give you a 15-day extension. 756 00:52:04,748 --> 00:52:06,739 I'll take it up with the department. 757 00:52:06,817 --> 00:52:08,910 What if we can't pay for the job? 758 00:52:08,986 --> 00:52:14,151 Our problem is to keep you safe, not solvent. You'll hear from me later. 759 00:52:15,459 --> 00:52:17,654 I've heard enough from you already. 760 00:52:17,728 --> 00:52:21,562 - Can they really condemn the place? - If it doesn't burn down first. 761 00:52:21,632 --> 00:52:24,100 I think I'll ask Ed's advice on it. 762 00:52:24,168 --> 00:52:27,763 Oh, Mr. Scott. Mother would like you and Connie to have dinner with us tonight. 763 00:52:27,838 --> 00:52:31,433 - Thanks, but I'm not hungry. - It's a sort of welcome-home party for Mr. Patterson. 764 00:52:31,509 --> 00:52:33,534 Thank you. Tell her we'll be there. 765 00:52:33,611 --> 00:52:36,079 - Wait till you see the present he bought Mother. - Oh. 766 00:52:36,146 --> 00:52:39,047 - Isn't it beautiful? - May you wear it in good health, Eadie. 767 00:52:39,116 --> 00:52:41,175 - Ain't that something? - And it's a watch too. 768 00:52:41,252 --> 00:52:43,243 It don't look very practical to me. 769 00:52:43,320 --> 00:52:46,448 I make it a rule never to be practical where women are concerned. 770 00:52:46,524 --> 00:52:49,118 It's much too expensive, Charley. 771 00:52:49,193 --> 00:52:52,185 When they start tryin' to save your money for you, look out. 772 00:52:52,263 --> 00:52:55,357 - George! - I'm satisfied. I've been around a little longer than you have. 773 00:52:55,432 --> 00:52:58,868 - More coffee? - No, thank you. 774 00:52:58,936 --> 00:53:03,270 Say, Charley, have you ever had dinner at a place called Pierrot's? 775 00:53:03,340 --> 00:53:08,869 In my time, I think I've eaten at every good restaurant in every major city in the world. 776 00:53:08,946 --> 00:53:11,278 Including Cincinnati? 777 00:53:11,348 --> 00:53:17,150 I don't particularly recall Cincinnati for its food... 778 00:53:17,221 --> 00:53:19,416 What's the matter, Jim? You're so quiet tonight. 779 00:53:19,490 --> 00:53:23,426 - I've, uh, got a lot of things to be quiet about. - Really? 780 00:53:23,494 --> 00:53:27,453 Why don't you try some of this? This is guaranteed to make you jump right out of yourself. 781 00:53:29,633 --> 00:53:33,592 That's one thing I'll say for my old man... he never touched a drop. 782 00:53:33,671 --> 00:53:38,335 You must have had a very dull life, Mrs. Thompson. 783 00:53:38,409 --> 00:53:40,741 Well, shall we tell them? 784 00:53:43,647 --> 00:53:46,514 Ladies and gentlemen, course, I realize that... 785 00:53:46,584 --> 00:53:50,680 you've all known Eadie much longer than I... 786 00:53:50,754 --> 00:53:52,984 and there's no need in telling you what... 787 00:53:53,057 --> 00:53:57,619 a dear, sweet and considerate person she is. 788 00:53:57,695 --> 00:54:02,530 And having just concluded a profitable business transaction... 789 00:54:02,600 --> 00:54:07,503 I've finally summoned up enough courage to ask Eadie... 790 00:54:07,571 --> 00:54:11,632 to give me her hand in marriage. 791 00:54:11,709 --> 00:54:16,772 And I'm proud and happy to say that she has accepted me. 792 00:54:16,847 --> 00:54:20,647 - Well, congratulations. George. - Give me a kiss, honey. 793 00:54:20,718 --> 00:54:23,118 I don't know what you could be thinking of, Eadie, at your age. 794 00:54:23,187 --> 00:54:26,350 It's only after 40 that two people can offer each other... 795 00:54:26,423 --> 00:54:29,221 - the devotion of a lifetime and mean it. - Connie... 796 00:54:29,293 --> 00:54:33,059 - don't you have anything to say? - I just hope you're not going to rush into this. 797 00:54:33,130 --> 00:54:35,155 Don't forget, you're only old once. 798 00:54:35,232 --> 00:54:37,632 But after all, what do you really know about each other? 799 00:54:37,701 --> 00:54:41,501 Oh, as much as we need to know. 800 00:54:41,572 --> 00:54:46,908 We plan to leave tomorrow and get married in a lovely little spot that I found in Maryland. 801 00:54:46,977 --> 00:54:50,811 And after our honeymoon, we're coming back here and live in my apartment. 802 00:54:50,881 --> 00:54:53,577 You mean I can have this place to myself? 803 00:54:53,651 --> 00:54:56,051 - Yes. - Well, that should help. 804 00:54:58,288 --> 00:55:01,985 I think a toast is apropos. 805 00:55:02,059 --> 00:55:06,155 This is by John Webster. 806 00:55:06,230 --> 00:55:09,825 "Is not old wine the wholesomest... 807 00:55:09,900 --> 00:55:13,392 "old pippins the toothsomest... 808 00:55:13,470 --> 00:55:16,871 "old wood burns the brightest... 809 00:55:16,940 --> 00:55:20,376 "old linen wash the whitest? 810 00:55:20,444 --> 00:55:26,405 "Old soldiers, sweetheart, surest? 811 00:55:26,483 --> 00:55:31,580 Old lovers are soundest." 812 00:55:34,291 --> 00:55:36,589 Now, this is just an estimate, mind you. 813 00:55:36,660 --> 00:55:39,857 - But I figure the job will cost about 800 bucks. - 800? 814 00:55:39,930 --> 00:55:43,525 Well, we have to rip out all the old wiring and put in new conduits. 815 00:55:43,600 --> 00:55:46,535 That means breaking into the walls and replastering. 816 00:55:46,603 --> 00:55:50,699 Then we have to replace the light fixtures, switches and wall sockets. 817 00:55:50,774 --> 00:55:54,710 - Hey, maybe 800 isn't enough. - Thanks. We'll let you know what we decide. 818 00:55:54,778 --> 00:55:57,941 In the meantime, don't miss any payments on your fire insurance. 819 00:56:00,117 --> 00:56:02,915 Hey, Mac, did you call for a cab? 820 00:56:02,986 --> 00:56:06,615 No, I didn't, Mac! 821 00:56:06,690 --> 00:56:09,215 Weddings always make me cry! 822 00:56:09,293 --> 00:56:11,784 They ain't married yet. 823 00:56:11,862 --> 00:56:15,093 - I'll see you in about a week. - Take all the time you need. 824 00:56:15,165 --> 00:56:17,895 Come on, darling. We're late. Now come, dear. 825 00:56:21,638 --> 00:56:24,766 Good-bye. Bye! Bye! 826 00:56:24,842 --> 00:56:28,107 I wish I could be going on a honeymoon when I'm his age. 827 00:56:28,178 --> 00:56:31,715 - Why wait that long? - Huh? 828 00:56:31,848 --> 00:56:34,316 Poor Eadie. Now we may never see her again. 829 00:56:34,384 --> 00:56:37,114 - What are you talking about? - Running off like that with a perfect stranger... 830 00:56:37,187 --> 00:56:39,348 who's been carrying on behind her back. 831 00:56:39,422 --> 00:56:42,983 He's probably wanted by the police. How do we know if he even intends to marry her? 832 00:56:43,059 --> 00:56:45,050 We have other things to worry about. 833 00:56:47,263 --> 00:56:51,529 - What did the electrician say? - His estimate is 800 bucks... 834 00:56:51,601 --> 00:56:53,762 which is 800 bucks more than we've got. 835 00:56:53,837 --> 00:56:56,704 - What are we gonna do? - We can always convert to candlelight. 836 00:56:56,773 --> 00:56:59,469 - It's more romantic that way. - No. I mean seriously. 837 00:56:59,542 --> 00:57:03,137 Seriously? There's only one thing to do... sell the house. 838 00:57:03,213 --> 00:57:06,148 Sell it? Oh, no. We couldn't. 839 00:57:06,216 --> 00:57:08,207 It's better than having it condemned. 840 00:57:08,284 --> 00:57:10,548 But after all the trouble I went through getting it. 841 00:57:10,620 --> 00:57:12,952 We've had nothing but trouble ever since. 842 00:57:13,022 --> 00:57:15,354 Oh, we can raise the money somehow. 843 00:57:15,425 --> 00:57:17,893 Honey, I just told you. We're broke. 844 00:57:17,961 --> 00:57:20,452 Or to use a fine, old Latin phrase, caveat emptor... 845 00:57:20,530 --> 00:57:22,521 the cupboard is bare. 846 00:57:22,599 --> 00:57:24,965 I'll sell the furniture. Some of these pieces are valuable. 847 00:57:25,034 --> 00:57:27,867 You'll do nothing of the kind. We're not going to sleep on the floor... 848 00:57:27,937 --> 00:57:30,132 just so we can have a roof over our heads. 849 00:57:30,206 --> 00:57:32,572 If you don't care enough about the house to hang on to it... 850 00:57:32,642 --> 00:57:35,133 if you're gonna give up the first time we have a problem... 851 00:57:35,211 --> 00:57:39,147 Next month something else'll go wrong, and we'll wind up hawking our clothes and the typewriter. 852 00:57:39,215 --> 00:57:41,706 We might as well get our money out of it while we still can. 853 00:57:41,785 --> 00:57:45,482 Oh, just when I was getting this place fixed up to look like a real home. 854 00:57:45,555 --> 00:57:49,218 I know. I know. I appreciate what you were trying to do with it. 855 00:57:49,292 --> 00:57:51,760 But this is "Operation Rathole." 856 00:57:51,828 --> 00:57:55,559 For three years I saved my pay and sent it home to you so we could build up a nest egg. 857 00:57:55,632 --> 00:57:57,657 And what have we got to show for it? 858 00:57:57,734 --> 00:58:00,532 Well, I like that. What did I do with the money? 859 00:58:00,603 --> 00:58:02,867 Buy mink coats? Go to nightclubs? 860 00:58:02,939 --> 00:58:06,397 I put every cent into this house so you could have a place to write in peace and quiet. 861 00:58:06,476 --> 00:58:10,412 Now, now... 862 00:58:10,480 --> 00:58:12,505 Hello. 863 00:58:12,582 --> 00:58:15,016 No, we do not have a midnight show! 864 00:58:27,463 --> 00:58:30,432 - Well, if it isn't the newlyweds. - Oh, hello, Mabel. 865 00:58:30,500 --> 00:58:34,561 Hello, Eadie. How was your honeymoon? 866 00:58:34,637 --> 00:58:38,095 Mrs. Quigg, we have both been married before. 867 00:58:38,174 --> 00:58:41,302 Nice to see you. Come on, dear. 868 00:58:44,380 --> 00:58:46,371 Oh, Charley, look. 869 00:58:48,017 --> 00:58:50,713 Oh, no. 870 00:58:58,795 --> 00:59:01,423 Do you want to look at some more apartments tomorrow? 871 00:59:01,497 --> 00:59:04,227 What's the use, honey? We can't afford any of those deals... 872 00:59:04,300 --> 00:59:06,734 pay for redecorating, buy the furniture... 873 00:59:06,803 --> 00:59:09,271 slip 'em a thousand bucks for the key. 874 00:59:09,339 --> 00:59:11,899 Now maybe you're beginning to see what I was up against. 875 00:59:11,975 --> 00:59:14,273 It's people like that that give the profession a bad name. 876 00:59:14,344 --> 00:59:18,474 If you're gonna sell the house out from under me, we have to find someplace to move to. 877 00:59:21,885 --> 00:59:24,513 - Hello, Charley. You all married and everything? - And everything. 878 00:59:24,587 --> 00:59:27,579 - Good evening, Mrs. Scott. - Good evening. Did you bring Eadie back with you? 879 00:59:27,657 --> 00:59:29,784 Naturally. 880 00:59:31,094 --> 00:59:33,119 I hear you're selling the place. 881 00:59:33,196 --> 00:59:35,460 If we can find somebody to buy it. 882 00:59:35,531 --> 00:59:38,125 I'd feel terribly sorry to see you leave. 883 00:59:38,201 --> 00:59:41,864 - We may not go very far... just out to the sidewalk. 884 00:59:41,938 --> 00:59:45,203 How much money would it take to get you out of your present difficulty? 885 00:59:45,275 --> 00:59:48,438 We got to rewire the place, and that's gonna cost 800 bucks. 886 00:59:48,511 --> 00:59:50,502 Is that all? 887 00:59:50,580 --> 00:59:54,016 Well, you can say good-bye to your worries. 888 00:59:54,083 --> 00:59:56,142 Oh... Oh, no. W-We couldn't take money from you. 889 00:59:56,219 --> 00:59:58,210 Now, I'll have no arguments. 890 00:59:58,288 --> 01:00:01,655 We'll just call this my advanced rent. 891 01:00:01,724 --> 01:00:03,851 But that's gonna pay you up for more than a year... 892 01:00:03,927 --> 01:00:05,952 and we don't expect to be here that long. 893 01:00:06,029 --> 01:00:09,362 But you can't sell the place without replacing the wiring. 894 01:00:09,432 --> 01:00:12,333 - That wouldn't be honest. - But I still don't think that we should... 895 01:00:12,402 --> 01:00:14,870 Please don't deny me the pleasure of helping you. 896 01:00:14,938 --> 01:00:18,032 I know how tough it is to be young. I can remember. 897 01:00:18,107 --> 01:00:23,238 Besides, Eadie and I have a... well, a sentimental attachment for this place. 898 01:00:23,313 --> 01:00:26,805 It's the first real home I've had of my own in years. 899 01:00:26,883 --> 01:00:28,976 I wouldn't care to be evicted. 900 01:00:29,052 --> 01:00:31,043 I can sign a note for the money. 901 01:00:31,120 --> 01:00:34,988 My boy, have we come to the point where we have to put it on paper? 902 01:00:35,058 --> 01:00:37,856 Just a shake of your hand is enough for me. 903 01:00:37,927 --> 01:00:39,918 Thanks, Charley. 904 01:00:39,996 --> 01:00:42,487 And I'll be getting back to the bride. 905 01:00:48,171 --> 01:00:50,765 Why did you let him force it on you like that? 906 01:00:50,840 --> 01:00:54,276 Well, we're... We're obviously not gonna unload this place before the deadline. 907 01:00:54,344 --> 01:00:57,108 But I don't like it. How do we know where Charley gets his money? 908 01:00:57,180 --> 01:00:59,341 Uh-oh. Playin' hunches again. 909 01:00:59,415 --> 01:01:03,010 You're the girl who thought he was gonna bring Eadie back in a trunk, remember? 910 01:01:03,086 --> 01:01:05,554 Well, anyway, I-I still think we'll get an offer. 911 01:01:05,621 --> 01:01:07,953 We haven't so far. 912 01:01:08,024 --> 01:01:11,221 And if the place is condemned, we lose everything. 913 01:01:11,294 --> 01:01:13,285 - How do you do? - Good evening. 914 01:01:13,363 --> 01:01:16,457 My name is Knowland. I have a real estate business in the neighborhood. 915 01:01:16,532 --> 01:01:18,966 - Oh, come in, Mr. Knowland. - Thank you. 916 01:01:19,035 --> 01:01:22,232 I noticed your sign outside. I was wondering if I could list the place. 917 01:01:22,305 --> 01:01:24,296 Oh, yes, yes. 918 01:01:24,374 --> 01:01:28,902 You know, I'm a little surprised to see it offered for sale so soon again. 919 01:01:28,978 --> 01:01:32,812 - What're you asking for it? - Just what we paid... 22,000. 920 01:01:32,882 --> 01:01:35,578 Twenty-two... For this dog? 921 01:01:35,651 --> 01:01:39,485 Why, it was offered to me only a few months ago for 17-5. 922 01:01:39,555 --> 01:01:43,321 My wife knows a real bargain when she sees one. 923 01:01:43,393 --> 01:01:46,123 - But we've made improvements and we... - Now you can't fool me... 924 01:01:46,195 --> 01:01:49,756 just by slapping a coat of paint on the outside. 925 01:01:49,832 --> 01:01:51,993 No, this is a sick house. 926 01:01:52,068 --> 01:01:55,799 If you decide to come down in price, let me know. Good-bye. 927 01:01:55,872 --> 01:01:57,863 Good evening. 928 01:02:03,679 --> 01:02:07,115 All right. Maybe I made a mistake. 929 01:02:07,183 --> 01:02:09,947 Something tells me we're never gonna get rid of this place. 930 01:02:10,019 --> 01:02:13,455 We're just gonna be stuck with it, sinking deeper into debt every year. 931 01:02:13,523 --> 01:02:17,015 Well, it wasn't my idea to go into debt. 932 01:02:17,093 --> 01:02:19,789 How did I ever get into this rat race anyway? 933 01:02:19,862 --> 01:02:21,989 There I was, a happy guy... money in the bank... 934 01:02:22,065 --> 01:02:24,090 planning a second honeymoon. 935 01:02:24,167 --> 01:02:27,330 Now look at me... a hounded creature facing bankruptcy. 936 01:02:27,403 --> 01:02:31,430 And for what? To support a broken-down house in its old age. 937 01:02:31,507 --> 01:02:34,965 Well, you make it sound as though I deliberately set out to ruin you. 938 01:02:35,044 --> 01:02:37,205 Trouble is you didn't deliberate enough. 939 01:02:37,280 --> 01:02:40,977 If you knew all the trouble I went to trying to find us a place to live... 940 01:02:41,050 --> 01:02:43,041 tramping the streets day after day... 941 01:02:43,119 --> 01:02:45,178 while you were running around Paris with Roberta. 942 01:02:45,254 --> 01:02:47,654 I was not running around Paris with Roberta! 943 01:02:47,723 --> 01:02:51,318 You never mentioned her in your letters. That proves you were trying to hide something. 944 01:02:51,394 --> 01:02:53,385 Oh, now you're arguing just like a woman. 945 01:02:53,463 --> 01:02:55,829 I never claimed to be anything else. 946 01:02:55,898 --> 01:02:58,230 If there'd been anything between Roberta and me... 947 01:02:58,301 --> 01:03:00,963 do you think I would have let her move into the house? 948 01:03:01,037 --> 01:03:04,564 Oh, I see. You would have kept her a secret from me. 949 01:03:04,640 --> 01:03:07,131 Oh, how did we ever get started on this subject? 950 01:03:07,210 --> 01:03:10,475 I might have known what to expect after reading all those magazine articles. 951 01:03:10,546 --> 01:03:12,844 What magazine articles? 952 01:03:12,915 --> 01:03:16,715 They said returning servicemen would have a difficult time trying to readjust themselves. 953 01:03:16,786 --> 01:03:19,482 They'd be full of neuroses. 954 01:03:19,555 --> 01:03:21,921 So you think I'm missing a few buttons, do you? 955 01:03:21,991 --> 01:03:24,016 You certainly haven't been acting normally. 956 01:03:24,093 --> 01:03:26,323 All you've done since you came home is criticize. 957 01:03:26,395 --> 01:03:28,863 That's fine. That's just dandy to have your own wife... 958 01:03:28,931 --> 01:03:31,092 tell you you're ready for the booby hatch. 959 01:03:31,167 --> 01:03:34,568 Jim, I've tried to be understanding, even when you were completely unreasonable. 960 01:03:34,637 --> 01:03:38,004 - But I'm not gonna go on humoring you forever. - You won't have to. 961 01:03:38,074 --> 01:03:41,669 - Now where are you going? - Maybe you'll feel safer if I spend the night outside. 962 01:03:41,744 --> 01:03:46,647 - Oh, but you'll freeze to death. - You can't expect me to behave rationally in my condition. 963 01:04:10,940 --> 01:04:13,010 Get out of here. Go away. 964 01:04:13,143 --> 01:04:15,737 Go away. Go away. 965 01:05:13,270 --> 01:05:16,205 Good morning, Suds. 966 01:07:47,224 --> 01:07:50,591 Sleep well? 967 01:07:50,660 --> 01:07:52,753 Yes. 968 01:07:52,829 --> 01:07:55,992 I-I-I mean, no. I was, uh... 969 01:07:56,066 --> 01:07:58,159 I was just... 970 01:07:58,235 --> 01:08:00,328 My hammock broke down. 971 01:08:00,403 --> 01:08:04,533 Roberta's apartment was empty. She was away over the weekend on a modeling job. 972 01:08:04,608 --> 01:08:08,271 Never mind about that now. Look at this. 973 01:08:08,345 --> 01:08:11,803 - So what? - That's the same woman we saw Charley having dinner with. 974 01:08:11,881 --> 01:08:13,974 How can you tell? She's only got half a face. 975 01:08:14,050 --> 01:08:17,144 The description of the man who swindled her sounds exactly like Charley. 976 01:08:17,220 --> 01:08:20,189 - You're jumping to conclusions. - They're jumping at me. Listen. 977 01:08:20,257 --> 01:08:23,556 "Mrs. Frazier met the dignified old gentleman at a swank hotel... 978 01:08:23,627 --> 01:08:25,652 "where he was registered as Peter Chadwick. 979 01:08:25,729 --> 01:08:28,892 "After a whirlwind courtship, during which he showered her with gifts... 980 01:08:28,965 --> 01:08:31,024 "Mr. Chadwick proposed marriage. 981 01:08:31,101 --> 01:08:34,662 "He also offered to invest part of her capital in his alleged enterprises. 982 01:08:34,738 --> 01:08:37,730 "The attractive widow turned over $12,000 to her fiancé... 983 01:08:37,807 --> 01:08:39,832 "and that was the last she saw of him. 984 01:08:39,909 --> 01:08:41,900 After waiting a week, she notified the police." 985 01:08:41,978 --> 01:08:44,242 That's the big business deal that Charley pulled off. 986 01:08:44,314 --> 01:08:46,976 There's probably some simple explanation for the whole thing. 987 01:08:47,050 --> 01:08:49,143 - Let's go downstairs. - And how do you explain this? 988 01:08:49,219 --> 01:08:52,552 "From the man's method of operation, the police have concluded that he is... 989 01:08:52,622 --> 01:08:56,991 "the notorious Charley Price, who is wanted on similar charges in seven states. 990 01:08:57,060 --> 01:09:00,496 "Over the past 15 years he has defrauded scores of gullible women... 991 01:09:00,563 --> 01:09:03,191 of a reputed half million dollars." 992 01:09:03,266 --> 01:09:07,430 - Poor Eadie. - Confidence men don't go around marrying penniless widows... 993 01:09:07,504 --> 01:09:09,665 and lending money to strangers. 994 01:09:09,739 --> 01:09:13,505 - All right. We'll give him a chance to prove himself. - Yeah, let's do it right now. 995 01:09:16,079 --> 01:09:18,445 Oh, I wondered where you disappeared to. 996 01:09:20,150 --> 01:09:22,584 I know what you're thinking, but you could be wrong too. 997 01:09:22,652 --> 01:09:25,018 I don't care where you spent last night or any other. 998 01:09:25,088 --> 01:09:28,182 But Roberta just got back. I was still asleep and I didn't know it. 999 01:09:28,258 --> 01:09:30,556 I'm only talking to you because this is an emergency. 1000 01:09:30,627 --> 01:09:32,618 But that doesn't mean I'm speaking to you. 1001 01:09:36,166 --> 01:09:38,191 Hmm-mm! 1002 01:09:39,369 --> 01:09:41,894 - Very interesting. - Is it true? 1003 01:09:41,971 --> 01:09:44,804 Well, they'd hardly print it in a newspaper if it wasn't. 1004 01:09:44,874 --> 01:09:48,310 - You swindled all those dames? - I don't like that word "swindled." 1005 01:09:48,378 --> 01:09:50,403 Well, what would you call it? 1006 01:09:50,480 --> 01:09:53,711 I gave these women something very precious in return... 1007 01:09:53,783 --> 01:09:57,082 the kind of attention that they'd always dreamed about. 1008 01:09:57,153 --> 01:10:00,384 I brought some romance to their drab existence. 1009 01:10:00,457 --> 01:10:03,654 I-I made them feel that they were beautiful, desirable. 1010 01:10:03,727 --> 01:10:07,390 - And took everything they had. - Not everything. I left them plenty. 1011 01:10:07,464 --> 01:10:09,455 Well, that was very noble of you. 1012 01:10:09,532 --> 01:10:12,160 Don't forget these gals were trying to take me. 1013 01:10:12,235 --> 01:10:14,726 They thought they were getting some rich old duffer... 1014 01:10:14,804 --> 01:10:17,068 that would kick off any moment. 1015 01:10:17,140 --> 01:10:19,608 You know, he's got a point there. 1016 01:10:19,676 --> 01:10:21,667 That's right. Stick up for him. 1017 01:10:21,745 --> 01:10:24,475 Any man who would take advantage of a lot of poor widows... 1018 01:10:24,547 --> 01:10:27,448 On the contrary. They were rich widows. 1019 01:10:27,517 --> 01:10:32,853 And why were they rich? Because their husbands worked themselves into early graves... 1020 01:10:32,922 --> 01:10:36,289 just to leave them well fixed. 1021 01:10:36,359 --> 01:10:39,851 I felt that I owed it to all men... 1022 01:10:39,929 --> 01:10:43,330 everywhere, to get back a little of that money... 1023 01:10:43,400 --> 01:10:46,301 and have some fun. 1024 01:10:46,369 --> 01:10:48,599 But, Charley... 1025 01:10:48,671 --> 01:10:51,834 - where does Eadie fit into this picture? - Yes. 1026 01:10:51,908 --> 01:10:53,933 I love Eadie. 1027 01:10:54,010 --> 01:10:58,037 You have a funny way of showing it... running around with Mrs. Frazier. 1028 01:10:58,114 --> 01:11:00,446 That was my farewell performance. 1029 01:11:00,517 --> 01:11:05,386 I wanted to start my marriage on a sound financial footing. 1030 01:11:05,455 --> 01:11:07,480 You mean you're retired? 1031 01:11:07,557 --> 01:11:11,516 Well, that's entirely up to both of you, after what you already know. 1032 01:11:13,129 --> 01:11:15,154 Well, I have no sympathy for you. 1033 01:11:15,231 --> 01:11:17,461 But I don't want to do anything that'll hurt Eadie. 1034 01:11:17,534 --> 01:11:20,560 - Oh, thank you. - Yeah. 1035 01:11:20,637 --> 01:11:24,129 It might be embarrassing, though, if the cops show up again. 1036 01:11:24,207 --> 01:11:26,300 - Again? - Mm-hmm. 1037 01:11:26,376 --> 01:11:30,005 There was an F.B.I. man here a couple of weeks ago asking questions about you. 1038 01:11:30,079 --> 01:11:35,483 Well, I better be starting on a little trip. Excuse me. 1039 01:11:38,820 --> 01:11:40,981 - So you're running out on Eadie. - No. 1040 01:11:41,055 --> 01:11:43,888 As soon as things cool off a little, I'll send for her. 1041 01:11:43,958 --> 01:11:46,426 You didn't marry any of those other women, did you? 1042 01:11:46,494 --> 01:11:49,224 Of course not. If I had, I'd be in the clear now. 1043 01:11:49,297 --> 01:11:52,391 People don't object when you marry a woman for money. 1044 01:11:52,467 --> 01:11:55,561 But if you try to appropriate her funds on strictly a friendly basis... 1045 01:11:57,739 --> 01:12:00,902 Well, if you've really reformed, the least you can do is return the money. 1046 01:12:00,975 --> 01:12:03,671 Uh-uh, Connie. It's all back in circulation now. 1047 01:12:03,745 --> 01:12:07,237 Remember, what I took from one, I spent on another one. 1048 01:12:07,315 --> 01:12:11,445 I have a complete financial report right here. 1049 01:12:11,519 --> 01:12:13,783 Isn't that kind of a dangerous thing to keep around? 1050 01:12:13,855 --> 01:12:17,552 Uh-uh. This proves that the newspapers exaggerated my income. 1051 01:12:17,625 --> 01:12:21,083 I had hardly anything left after I paid my taxes. 1052 01:12:21,162 --> 01:12:26,065 - You paid taxes on that money? - My boy, I have my ethics. 1053 01:12:26,134 --> 01:12:28,125 I've learned one rule... 1054 01:12:28,203 --> 01:12:31,434 never monkey with the Bureau of Internal Revenue. 1055 01:12:31,506 --> 01:12:35,738 Well, one thing is sure. We can't keep the $800 you lent us. 1056 01:12:35,810 --> 01:12:39,769 No. No, you're right. Spend it right away and I'll take it off the books. 1057 01:12:39,848 --> 01:12:42,646 - Hello, Eadie. - Oh, Jimmy. There's a man outside to see you. 1058 01:12:42,717 --> 01:12:45,049 Thank you. I'll catch you before you leave. 1059 01:12:45,119 --> 01:12:47,110 - Good morning, Eadie. - I'll be right down. 1060 01:12:47,188 --> 01:12:52,387 - Where you going, Charley? - Oh, honey, it's necessary that I leave town. 1061 01:12:52,460 --> 01:12:54,724 - Leave town? - Yeah, hurriedly. Uh... 1062 01:12:54,796 --> 01:12:58,755 - But, why? - It's... It's urgent business, dear. Business. 1063 01:12:58,867 --> 01:13:00,960 - Can I help you? - Oh, Mr. Scott? 1064 01:13:01,035 --> 01:13:03,162 - Yes. - My name's Clark. 1065 01:13:03,238 --> 01:13:05,638 - I understand this property is on the market. - Yes, yes. 1066 01:13:05,707 --> 01:13:08,574 - Be glad to show you around. - I've had my eye on it for some time. 1067 01:13:08,643 --> 01:13:11,111 If we can agree on terms, you've got yourself a deal. 1068 01:13:11,179 --> 01:13:14,842 Well, you won't go wrong buying this place. For example, notice the construction. 1069 01:13:14,916 --> 01:13:18,317 - Solid. Foundation's hardly settled at all. - What's your monthly income? 1070 01:13:18,386 --> 01:13:21,082 Yes, we've got a great bunch of tenants... quiet, respectable. 1071 01:13:21,155 --> 01:13:24,249 Never cause any trouble whatsoever. 1072 01:13:26,327 --> 01:13:28,295 Would you excuse me a minute? 1073 01:13:28,363 --> 01:13:32,163 Charley, police are here. 1074 01:13:32,233 --> 01:13:34,258 - But, Charley... - Good-bye, my dear. 1075 01:13:34,335 --> 01:13:36,326 The back way. Come on. 1076 01:13:36,404 --> 01:13:38,872 Charley, what's happening? 1077 01:13:38,940 --> 01:13:41,067 Charley! 1078 01:13:43,177 --> 01:13:45,304 - What's the matter? - The house is loaded with cops. 1079 01:13:45,380 --> 01:13:47,371 Look after Eadie, will you, please? 1080 01:13:49,617 --> 01:13:52,848 - Not that way. Over the fence. - All right. 1081 01:13:54,555 --> 01:13:56,546 Oh! 1082 01:13:56,624 --> 01:13:58,854 - What's the matter? - I'm caught on a nail. 1083 01:13:58,927 --> 01:14:01,828 - Oh, well, uh, hang on. - What a suggestion. 1084 01:14:01,896 --> 01:14:03,955 - Hold it! - Oh. 1085 01:14:04,032 --> 01:14:06,330 - Get down. - All right. All right. 1086 01:14:06,401 --> 01:14:09,495 - Okay. Come on, Dad. - I'm not your dad. Did you have one? 1087 01:14:09,570 --> 01:14:11,629 - Here you are, Jim. - I'll take that. 1088 01:14:14,042 --> 01:14:17,443 Nice work, Mac. He almost gave us the slip. 1089 01:14:18,813 --> 01:14:21,873 - What's going on here? - How should I know? 1090 01:14:21,950 --> 01:14:24,418 I don't understand. Why should the police want Charley? 1091 01:14:24,485 --> 01:14:26,510 Now, Eadie, you've got to be brave. 1092 01:14:26,587 --> 01:14:29,215 What's happened to Mr. Scott? This is no way to do business. 1093 01:14:29,290 --> 01:14:31,986 - Oh, Carl. - Bernard. 1094 01:14:32,060 --> 01:14:35,496 - That's him, all right. - Why, I'd recognize him anywhere. That's Paul Chapman. 1095 01:14:35,563 --> 01:14:37,554 He told me his name was Carl Pearson. 1096 01:14:37,632 --> 01:14:39,657 Have you ever seen these women before? 1097 01:14:39,734 --> 01:14:42,862 Yes, I... Yes, I have. And they're all charming ladies. 1098 01:14:42,937 --> 01:14:46,202 - You beast. - Peter, how could you do this to me? 1099 01:14:46,274 --> 01:14:48,936 It isn't true about all these other women, is it? 1100 01:14:49,010 --> 01:14:52,070 What're they doing to you, Charley? 1101 01:14:52,146 --> 01:14:55,115 Eadie, you're the only woman I love. 1102 01:14:55,183 --> 01:14:59,711 And these past few weeks together have been the happiest of my life. 1103 01:14:59,787 --> 01:15:01,846 I want you to remember that. 1104 01:15:01,923 --> 01:15:06,826 And nothing I've done, and nothing they can do to me will ever change that. 1105 01:15:09,163 --> 01:15:11,358 All right. Let's go. 1106 01:15:11,432 --> 01:15:13,559 Oh, Bernard, how could you? 1107 01:15:13,634 --> 01:15:18,037 You and your jug of wine and your native woodnotes wild! 1108 01:15:18,106 --> 01:15:20,131 Did you say all those things to her? 1109 01:15:20,208 --> 01:15:23,439 Come on, will you? 1110 01:15:23,511 --> 01:15:26,674 So long, Charley. Poor guy. 1111 01:15:35,023 --> 01:15:38,151 When I left, they were still questioning him about his career and, uh... 1112 01:15:38,226 --> 01:15:41,389 - they're only up to 1941. - You did get in to see him, didn't you? 1113 01:15:41,462 --> 01:15:43,555 For a few minutes. He insists on pleading guilty. 1114 01:15:43,631 --> 01:15:47,226 He said he's enjoyed his life thoroughly, and now he's willing to pay for it. 1115 01:15:47,301 --> 01:15:49,565 Would it help any if I spoke to him? 1116 01:15:49,637 --> 01:15:52,606 I-I don't think so. It's for your sake that he wants to avoid a trial. 1117 01:15:52,673 --> 01:15:54,664 Couldn't we get him out on bail? 1118 01:15:54,742 --> 01:15:56,767 If we do, they'll just arrest him again. 1119 01:15:56,844 --> 01:15:58,835 The F.B.I. will pick him up on a fugitive warrant. 1120 01:15:58,913 --> 01:16:00,938 And how long can they send him away for? 1121 01:16:01,015 --> 01:16:04,815 Well, if the sentences run concurrently, from two to five years. 1122 01:16:04,886 --> 01:16:08,481 No matter how long it takes, I'll wait for him. 1123 01:16:08,556 --> 01:16:10,581 Thank you very much. 1124 01:16:10,658 --> 01:16:13,183 - Good night. - Good night. 1125 01:16:13,261 --> 01:16:15,252 Good night, Eadie. 1126 01:16:17,432 --> 01:16:20,492 What do you think we ought to do about that 800 bucks? 1127 01:16:20,568 --> 01:16:22,832 As a lawyer, I'd say turn it over to the police. 1128 01:16:22,904 --> 01:16:24,929 But as your friend, I'd say the same thing. 1129 01:16:25,006 --> 01:16:29,033 - He wouldn't listen to me. - There goes the new wiring. 1130 01:16:29,110 --> 01:16:32,204 I wish I could help. But you don't get rich working for the government. 1131 01:16:32,280 --> 01:16:36,046 We know, Ed. Thank you. 1132 01:16:36,117 --> 01:16:38,881 Hello. Hello, Mr. Clark. 1133 01:16:38,953 --> 01:16:40,978 How much? 1134 01:16:41,055 --> 01:16:44,855 Why, that's a ridiculous price. 1135 01:16:44,926 --> 01:16:48,862 All right, all right. I'll talk it over with my wife. 1136 01:16:48,930 --> 01:16:52,366 The man who was here this morning is willing to give us 19,000 for the house. 1137 01:16:52,433 --> 01:16:55,664 - Gonna take it? - Looks like we don't have much choice, do we? 1138 01:16:55,736 --> 01:16:58,500 - It's up to you. - Mm, it means losing most of our investment... 1139 01:16:58,573 --> 01:17:00,564 but I guess we're gonna have to. 1140 01:17:00,641 --> 01:17:02,666 I, uh, think I'll drop up and see Roberta. 1141 01:17:02,743 --> 01:17:06,076 She just got back into town this morning, and I want to see if she missed me. 1142 01:17:06,147 --> 01:17:08,377 Yeah, you do that. 1143 01:17:08,449 --> 01:17:10,974 - Why don't you marry her? - Maybe I will. 1144 01:17:11,052 --> 01:17:14,715 When I see how happy you two are, I'm almost tempted. 1145 01:17:30,838 --> 01:17:34,569 Are you asleep? 1146 01:17:34,642 --> 01:17:37,907 You know, it's funny... now that we've actually decided to leave this place... 1147 01:17:37,979 --> 01:17:40,413 I'm gonna miss it. 1148 01:17:40,481 --> 01:17:42,574 I guess we've done a pretty good job around here. 1149 01:17:42,650 --> 01:17:45,050 It's certainly the best looking house on the block. 1150 01:17:45,119 --> 01:17:47,110 The tenants seem to like us. 1151 01:17:47,188 --> 01:17:51,420 Look what Charley tried to do for us. 1152 01:17:51,492 --> 01:17:54,461 - What's the matter? - Now you change your mind. 1153 01:17:54,529 --> 01:17:59,489 After making my life miserable all these weeks. 1154 01:18:01,669 --> 01:18:03,694 You know I didn't mean it. 1155 01:18:03,771 --> 01:18:06,865 All you had to do was say one kind word to me... 1156 01:18:06,941 --> 01:18:09,671 just one kind word. 1157 01:18:12,213 --> 01:18:14,545 I'm sorry, darling. 1158 01:18:19,787 --> 01:18:23,587 Mmm. Sometimes I almost wish you'd been married before. 1159 01:18:23,658 --> 01:18:26,718 Then you might appreciate me more. 1160 01:18:26,794 --> 01:18:30,787 I wouldn't be married to anybody else for anything. 1161 01:18:30,865 --> 01:18:33,993 Even though I went and lost all our money? 1162 01:18:34,068 --> 01:18:36,093 We have something more important than that... 1163 01:18:36,170 --> 01:18:39,401 something nobody can take away from us. 1164 01:18:45,580 --> 01:18:50,142 Oh, I wish there was some way we could save the house. 1165 01:18:50,218 --> 01:18:53,346 I suppose it would take a miracle now, wouldn't it? 1166 01:18:53,421 --> 01:18:58,154 When I was overseas, home meant just one thing... you. 1167 01:18:58,226 --> 01:19:00,387 And not a piece of real estate. 1168 01:19:08,836 --> 01:19:10,827 Now what? 1169 01:19:29,223 --> 01:19:31,214 - Your name Jim Scott? - Yes. 1170 01:19:31,292 --> 01:19:34,523 Police Department. We've been going over Mr. Patterson's records. 1171 01:19:34,595 --> 01:19:36,893 It seems he turned over 800 bucks to you yesterday. 1172 01:19:36,964 --> 01:19:39,899 - That's right. It was a loan. - That's not the way Charley tells it. 1173 01:19:39,967 --> 01:19:42,561 He said he paid you the money so you wouldn't give him away. 1174 01:19:42,637 --> 01:19:45,800 - That's a lie. - Charley's been very frank with us about everything else. 1175 01:19:45,873 --> 01:19:48,740 - Why should he lie about this? - Oh, I don't know. 1176 01:19:48,810 --> 01:19:52,507 I-I thought we were friends. I even tried to protect him. 1177 01:19:52,580 --> 01:19:55,708 - Then you admit covering up for him. - Uh, I don't admit anything. 1178 01:19:55,783 --> 01:19:58,308 My husband was going to return that money in the morning. 1179 01:19:58,386 --> 01:20:00,820 If it's all the same to you, we'll go to the station now. 1180 01:20:00,888 --> 01:20:02,913 - Is it all right if I change my clothes? - Go ahead. 1181 01:20:02,990 --> 01:20:05,220 Thanks. 1182 01:20:05,293 --> 01:20:07,853 Your friend Charley. Your benefactor. 1183 01:20:07,929 --> 01:20:10,159 I warned you, but you just laughed at my intuition. 1184 01:20:10,231 --> 01:20:13,997 I don't need a lecture, I need a lawyer. Now get Ed on the phone. 1185 01:20:19,173 --> 01:20:21,664 In here. 1186 01:20:21,742 --> 01:20:24,734 - Oh, Jim, boy. Glad to see you. - You're putting me in here with him? 1187 01:20:24,812 --> 01:20:27,178 - He asked for you as a special favor. - Thanks. 1188 01:20:27,248 --> 01:20:31,412 Anytime, Charley. I sure got to hand it to you... all those women. 1189 01:20:31,486 --> 01:20:34,887 If you were 20 years younger or I was 20 years older, I'd knock your block off. 1190 01:20:34,956 --> 01:20:38,221 That's a nice way to talk after all the trouble I went to to get you in here. 1191 01:20:38,292 --> 01:20:41,022 - You told them a pack of lies about that money. - I had to. 1192 01:20:41,095 --> 01:20:44,792 - Why? I don't get it. - Now stop breathing through your mouth and listen. I... 1193 01:20:44,866 --> 01:20:48,962 - What's going on in there? - Tête-à-tête. 1194 01:20:49,036 --> 01:20:51,402 All right. All right. I'm listening. 1195 01:20:51,472 --> 01:20:54,066 Look. A newspaper syndicate... 1196 01:20:54,141 --> 01:20:59,101 offered me $5,000 for a series of articles on my career. 1197 01:20:59,180 --> 01:21:04,208 I accepted on one condition... that you be allowed to write them. 1198 01:21:04,285 --> 01:21:07,220 - Why me? - Oh, I thought it was the least I could do. 1199 01:21:07,288 --> 01:21:11,884 So you keep half of the money and give the other half to Eadie. 1200 01:21:11,959 --> 01:21:15,122 That'll help her carry on while I'm gone. 1201 01:21:15,196 --> 01:21:18,632 - And you had me tossed into jail to tell me that? - Yes. Yes. 1202 01:21:18,699 --> 01:21:20,724 Now come here. 1203 01:21:20,801 --> 01:21:23,099 They want to start running my story while it's hot... 1204 01:21:23,170 --> 01:21:26,765 and this is the last chance I have to dictate it. 1205 01:21:26,841 --> 01:21:31,505 And confidentially, they're handing me over to the federal boys tomorrow. 1206 01:21:31,579 --> 01:21:36,642 - They are much stricter than these boys here. 1207 01:21:36,717 --> 01:21:39,618 - Hey, but how do I get out of here? - Oh, easy, easy. 1208 01:21:39,687 --> 01:21:42,815 All they've got against you is my word. 1209 01:21:42,890 --> 01:21:47,520 Tomorrow morning I shall magnanimously admit I made a mistake. 1210 01:21:47,595 --> 01:21:50,086 Why don't you pipe down? How's a guy gonna get any sleep? 1211 01:21:50,164 --> 01:21:52,359 Oh, yeah. Sorry. Sorry. 1212 01:21:54,035 --> 01:21:56,026 Now... 1213 01:21:57,772 --> 01:21:59,763 shall we start work? 1214 01:22:04,211 --> 01:22:07,840 I shall never forget... 1215 01:22:07,915 --> 01:22:10,543 my first conquest. 1216 01:22:10,618 --> 01:22:14,019 I was two and a half weeks old. 1217 01:22:14,088 --> 01:22:16,113 We had a French nurse. 1218 01:22:16,190 --> 01:22:21,389 But I never seriously became involved in any... 1219 01:22:21,462 --> 01:22:25,592 romance until I reached the age of four. 1220 01:22:54,662 --> 01:22:57,654 My client is willing to give you 35,000 for the house. 1221 01:22:57,732 --> 01:23:01,099 That's positively her final offer, and I must have your answer today. 1222 01:23:01,168 --> 01:23:03,432 - What do you think? - You decide. 1223 01:23:03,504 --> 01:23:06,996 Well, $35,000 is a lot of money, but... 1224 01:23:07,074 --> 01:23:09,065 No. 1225 01:23:09,143 --> 01:23:12,237 But the house isn't for sale at any price. 1226 01:23:17,084 --> 01:23:20,781 Hello. Sure. Sure thing. I'll be right up. 1227 01:23:20,855 --> 01:23:24,347 Excuse me. I've got to go help one of our tenants. 1228 01:23:26,827 --> 01:23:29,523 You're making a big mistake turning down this offer... 1229 01:23:29,597 --> 01:23:31,588 but I know just how you feel about your home. 1230 01:23:33,267 --> 01:23:36,293 - Good-bye, Mr. Knowland. - Good-bye, Mrs. Scott. 1231 01:23:44,278 --> 01:23:46,405 - I've got it. - You've got it? 1232 01:23:46,480 --> 01:23:48,812 - Yep. - Very careful now. Don't wake 'em up. 1233 01:23:48,883 --> 01:23:52,979 All right so far. 1234 01:23:53,054 --> 01:23:57,286 - Oh, there we go. We made it. - Oh. 1235 01:23:57,358 --> 01:24:01,226 - How are the twins today? - Oh, thriving. Thriving. 1236 01:24:01,295 --> 01:24:05,095 Oh, my darling little Cynara. 1237 01:24:05,166 --> 01:24:09,796 My gorgeous little Lilith. Oh, ho-ho. 1238 01:24:09,870 --> 01:24:11,963 - Oh, Jim. - Huh? 1239 01:24:12,039 --> 01:24:15,975 - Say it again. - Oh, I have five times today. 1240 01:24:16,043 --> 01:24:18,477 Oh, all right. Charley, your twins are beautiful. 1241 01:24:18,546 --> 01:24:21,515 Did you hear what the man said? 1242 01:24:21,582 --> 01:24:26,747 You know Charley... he's always had a way with girls. 1243 01:24:26,821 --> 01:24:30,689 Come on, dear, to the park. And give those other parents a treat. 1244 01:24:30,758 --> 01:24:33,352 - Good-bye. - Good-bye. 1245 01:24:33,427 --> 01:24:36,590 I still can't get over it. Charley, the father of twins. 1246 01:24:36,664 --> 01:24:39,258 Just think what he could have done if he hadn't retired.