A Star Is Born (Original) Best Movie 2023 Full Movie

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00:01:46 [Maddie:] Well, home from the movies at last.

00:01:49 [Daughter:] Looks like it, Aunt Maddie.

00:01:51 [Maddie:] Hi, Dad.

00:01:52 [Dad:] Hello, son.

00:01:54 Well, daughter, how was the moving picture tonight?

00:01:57 [Maddie:] Mmm, lovely.

00:01:59 Moist, that's what it was. Just a lot of moist.

00:02:01 There wasn't anybody killed in the whole thing.

00:02:03 Oh, well, then I'll stick to these. These don't talk.

00:02:06 That big cluck Norman Maine was in the picture tonight.

00:02:09 Never does anything but kiss a lot of girls.

00:02:11 Norman Maine is one of the best actors in pictures.

00:02:14 You and your movies, that's all you think about.

00:02:16 You shouldn't be allowed to go to him at all if you're asking me.

00:02:19 Too bad I was so busy in the kitchen.

00:02:22 I didn't hear anybody asking you.

00:02:25 Hello, Granny.

00:02:26 Hello, darling.

00:02:27 Well, of course, no one ever listens to me.

00:02:29 They do if they're within ten miles of you.

00:02:31 Gathering around picture shows.

00:02:33 House all cluttered up with movie magazines.

00:02:35 And the other day I caught her talking to a horse with a Swedish accent.

00:02:38 Us, sis, we're only young ones, you know.

00:02:44 Ah, Hollywood.

00:02:48 You'd better be getting yourself a good husband and stop moaning about Hollywood.

00:02:52 Do you know what she wants to do?

00:02:53 She wants to go to Hollywood.

00:02:56 I've known it all along.

00:02:59 I've seen her making faces in the mirror and talking to herself.

00:03:02 That's what comes of your movies.

00:03:05 Why, what would you do if you did go to Hollywood?

00:03:09 I'd be an actress.

00:03:11 I would, I tell you.

00:03:12 I've always known I could.

00:03:14 Guys, wouldn't it be wonderful to have a movie star in the family?

00:03:17 Oh, Miss Blodgett, may I have your autograph?

00:03:19 You may not know it, darling, but you're practically on your way to bed.

00:03:22 Oh, Miss Blodgett, you're my favorite actress.

00:03:24 Won't you tell me the secret of your success?

00:03:26 Oh, let me alone.

00:03:28 I asked her, "What's come over you?"

00:03:30 I'll tell you what's come over her.

00:03:32 She's just a silly little girl whose head has been turned by the movies.

00:03:35 And the sooner she forgets the whole thing, the better off she'll be.

00:03:38 Why will I be better off?

00:03:39 What's wrong with wanting to get out and make something of myself?

00:03:42 What do you do that's so much better?

00:03:44 Just because you're satisfied to sit here all your life, you think you can laugh at me.

00:03:48 Well, someday you won't laugh at me.

00:03:49 I'm going out and have a real life.

00:03:51 I'm going to be somebody.

00:03:57 You know, if it was spring, I'd say give her a good dose of sulfur and molasses.

00:04:07 I thought I'd find you.

00:04:09 Oh, stop that.

00:04:11 Now, stop crying.

00:04:12 That isn't going to do you a bit good.

00:04:13 Oh, I'm crying because Aunt Maddie and Alec make me so mad.

00:04:16 Oh, Alec and Aunt Maddie.

00:04:18 Fiddlesticks.

00:04:19 They're not important.

00:04:21 You're the only one that counts.

00:04:23 Esther, everyone in this world who has ever dreamed about better things has been laughed at.

00:04:28 Don't you know that?

00:04:30 Oh, I suppose I do, but--

00:04:31 But there's a difference between dreaming and doing.

00:04:34 The dreamers just sit around and moon about how wonderful it would be if only things were different.

00:04:42 And the years roll on and they grow old.

00:04:45 And by and by they forget everything, even about their dreams.

00:04:49 Oh, I don't want to be like that.

00:04:51 I want to be somebody.

00:04:52 Oh, yeah.

00:04:53 Oh, yeah.

00:04:54 You want to be somebody.

00:04:55 But you want it to be easy.

00:04:56 Oh, you modern girls give me a pain.

00:04:59 When I wanted something better, I came across those planes in a prairie schooner with your grandfather.

00:05:06 Oh, everyone laughed at us as they did at all the other pioneers.

00:05:09 They said this country would never be anything but a wilderness.

00:05:12 We didn't believe that.

00:05:14 We were going to make a new country.

00:05:17 Besides, we wanted to see our dreams come true.

00:05:22 Oh, Granny, it must have been wonderful.

00:05:24 It was wonderful.

00:05:26 But don't you think for one single minute that it was easy, Esther Blodgett.

00:05:30 We burned in summer and we froze in winter.

00:05:33 But we kept right on going and we didn't complain because we were doing what we wanted to do.

00:05:39 Can you understand that?

00:05:43 Yes, I can.

00:05:46 Could you do it?

00:05:49 Could you do it even if it broke your heart?

00:05:52 Because remember, Esther, for every dream of yours you make come true, you'll pay the price in heartbreak.

00:06:01 I know what I'm talking about.

00:06:04 You may not believe it, but I was a young girl once.

00:06:08 A very pretty young girl, a lot prettier than you are.

00:06:13 And I was in love with your grandfather.

00:06:15 And when some Indian devil put a bullet through him, that is, it had gone right straight through my heart too.

00:06:22 But I remembered all he taught me and I went right on.

00:06:26 I buried him out there in that wilderness with my own hands.

00:06:31 And I went right on that same day and I kept right on going even when your mother was born.

00:06:39 Oh, Granny, I want to make it worthwhile.

00:06:47 You know, Esther, there'll always be a wilderness to conquer.

00:06:51 Maybe Hollywood's your wilderness now.

00:06:54 From all I hear, it sounds like it.

00:06:58 But if you've got one drop of my blood in your veins, you won't let Matty or any of her kind break your heart.

00:07:06 You'll go right out there and break it yourself.

00:07:09 That's your right.

00:07:14 Here.

00:07:15 Oh, here, here.

00:07:16 Stop that nonsense.

00:07:18 Here.

00:07:19 Take this and go to your Hollywood.

00:07:21 Oh, I can't take your money.

00:07:22 Well, why not?

00:07:23 But you're saving.

00:07:24 Well, I was only saving up for my funeral.

00:07:26 Now I don't think I'm ever going to die.

00:07:28 Oh, Granny, how can I ever thank you?

00:07:31 By giving me your word of honor that you'll never tell a living soul where you got that money.

00:07:36 I promise.

00:07:37 Remember, if you do, I'll have you arrested for robbing me.

00:07:49 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

00:07:51 Here we are.

00:07:52 Can you help me, Granny?

00:07:53 Oh, I can make a dent.

00:07:55 Oh, oh, oh, my, it's cold.

00:07:59 I kissed Dad goodbye.

00:08:00 Just a little kiss.

00:08:01 He didn't even wake up.

00:08:02 I bet you didn't try that on your Aunt Matty.

00:08:04 Oh, Aunt Matty.

00:08:05 Think of her face when you tell her.

00:08:07 I am thinking about it.

00:08:08 I've waited for that chance for 30 years.

00:08:11 Here she is, girl.

00:08:13 Oh, thank you, Curly Curly, son.

00:08:16 Huh?

00:08:17 Huh?

00:08:18 [bells ringing]

00:08:20 Well, come on, come on.

00:08:22 Here, here's your prairie school.

00:08:36 All aboard.

00:08:38 Oh, Granny.

00:08:41 Come on, come on, go on, go on.

00:08:45 Goodbye, Granny.

00:08:47 Goodbye.

00:08:48 I'll be waiting for you in those movie pictures.

00:08:51 Don't tell Matty.

00:08:52 You know, my eyes are not as good as they used to be.

00:08:55 But my ears are all right.

00:08:57 So you remember, talk up good and loud.

00:09:02 All aboard.

00:09:04 Goodbye.

00:09:06 Goodbye.

00:09:07 Goodbye, Granny.

00:09:12 Goodbye.

00:09:18 Do you want to go home now?

00:09:21 I don't want to.

00:09:23 But I will.

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00:11:27 Good afternoon.

00:11:29 Day, week, or month?

00:11:31 Well, it's a little hard to say.

00:11:33 You see, I'm going into the movies.

00:11:35 Well, you better take it for a week.

00:11:37 It'll break your jump to Beverly Hills.

00:11:39 Are all the studios really near here?

00:11:42 All except GoMod British.

00:11:44 I suppose the best way to get a job is to go straight to the studios, isn't it?

00:11:48 Mm-hmm.

00:11:49 I haven't any illusions, you know.

00:11:50 I'm perfectly willing to begin with a little bit of a part or even as an extra.

00:11:54 Six dollars, please, in advance.

00:11:57 Oh.

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00:12:46 I beg your pardon.

00:12:48 I'd like to register for extra work.

00:12:51 How long have you been in Hollywood?

00:12:53 Well, it's about a month now.

00:12:55 We haven't put anyone on our books for over two years.

00:13:00 Come here.

00:13:04 I'd like to show you something.

00:13:10 [chatter]

00:13:18 Every time you see one of those little lights flash, it's somebody asking for a job.

00:13:22 Every time you hear them say "try later," it means there isn't any job.

00:13:27 You can't keep the girls to switch for it long.

00:13:29 They go crazy.

00:13:32 Every one of those little lights thought it was going to be a star.

00:13:36 Still want to go in the movies?

00:13:42 You know what your chances are?

00:13:45 One in a hundred thousand.

00:13:54 But maybe I'm that one.

00:14:10 Any phone calls for me, Mr. Randall?

00:14:12 Oh, no.

00:14:14 Jesse Lasky and Sammy Goldwyn must be writing letters instead.

00:14:20 How was the luck today?

00:14:22 There wasn't any.

00:14:23 Maybe you don't go at it in the right way.

00:14:26 Now take Danny McGuire here.

00:14:27 He knows the ropes, don't you, Danny?

00:14:29 Sure, I've had him around my neck for years.

00:14:36 What?

00:14:37 Oh, Miss Blodgett.

00:14:39 Danny McGuire, our new tenant.

00:14:41 How do you do?

00:14:42 Mr. McGuire is a big director.

00:14:48 Oh, are you really?

00:14:52 Oh, could you possibly use me in a picture, Mr. McGuire?

00:14:55 Of course, I haven't had much experience, but I don't think that really matters if you're willing.

00:15:00 And I really feel that--

00:15:01 Now, listen, lady.

00:15:02 In the first place, I'm not a director.

00:15:04 I'm an assistant director.

00:15:06 In the second place, if I had any jobs to give away, I'd confer one on myself.

00:15:11 And in the third place, you should have stayed back home in the first place.

00:15:20 Oh, now, look what you've done.

00:15:22 Hey, wait a minute!

00:15:24 Hey, don't be that way!

00:15:28 Don't do that.

00:15:31 Gosh, I didn't mean to get tough, but that guy thinks he's being kidded when somebody asks him for a job

00:15:39 and he hasn't got one for himself.

00:15:45 After all, I'm not a big enough shot to hurt your feelings.

00:15:49 I'm sorry.

00:15:50 It wasn't just that.

00:15:51 It was a lot of things.

00:15:53 Looking for a job every day and never getting any nearer to it.

00:15:56 I guess I was beginning to get a little scared.

00:15:59 I know.

00:16:00 Lady, do I know.

00:16:03 Well, there's only one thing to do for that feeling when you're tired and sunk and down to your last nickel.

00:16:08 Come on, and I'll buy you a drink.

00:16:10 Well, it's not as bad as down to the last nickel.

00:16:12 I've still got $11 left.

00:16:14 $11?

00:16:15 You're going to buy me a drink.

00:16:18 Come on.

00:16:25 That's right, George.

00:16:26 There's nothing like a little rum to take away that milk flavor.

00:16:38 I beg your pardon.

00:16:40 Certainly.

00:16:50 And when I sign my contract, the first thing I'm going to do is see that you direct every picture I'm in.

00:16:53 That's my pal.

00:16:56 Of course, I'm going to be perfectly nice about it, but I'll just insist.

00:17:03 Now, that's the way to talk.

00:17:05 Don't let them lick you.

00:17:06 Oh, I should say they can't lick me.

00:17:08 They try anything like that where I--

00:17:12 I just mean sign.

00:17:14 Now, that's right.

00:17:15 What have you got to lose?

00:17:17 Another one of these and we'll open our own studio.

00:17:27 Bill rendered, $24.

00:17:30 Passed, too.

00:17:31 Remit without further delay.

00:17:34 Me.

00:17:45 I feel guilty.

00:18:08 Fifth race.

00:18:31 Hey, the program's going to be swell tonight.

00:18:33 Now, you take this fellow Beethoven.

00:18:35 I'm a pushover for him.

00:18:37 And Chopin?

00:18:38 Well, he's not so dusty either.

00:18:40 But I kind of wished that once in a while they'd play something you could sort of go out whistling, you know, like,

00:18:45 "Bluto, non sento, bluto."

00:18:50 Well, there's a tune.

00:18:52 Hey, why don't you throw your hat in the air or something, can't you?

00:18:55 This is a celebration.

00:18:56 My job starts tomorrow.

00:18:57 I know it does, and I think it's swell, Danny.

00:19:00 Gee, I wish you were in on it, too.

00:19:03 But oh, no, it would have to be a war picture, one of those big novelty numbers, a war picture without any beautiful women at the front.

00:19:10 Oh, well, something will happen soon.

00:19:12 Maybe.

00:19:15 Why don't you go home, kid?

00:19:17 Oh, Danny, I can't do that.

00:19:19 I came here and I've got to stay.

00:19:22 Well, now, if it's on account of money, I can--

00:19:24 Thank you.

00:19:25 You've given me enough already.

00:19:26 Anyhow, this is no time to be worrying.

00:19:28 This is a party.

00:19:31 Look at all the people, everybody in the world.

00:19:36 Look.

00:19:39 That's Norman Maine.

00:19:46 Uh-huh, and he seems to have had that one extra cocktail.

00:19:53 [applause]

00:19:59 Oh, thank you.

00:20:03 Sit down, you dope.

00:20:05 That's for the orchestra leader.

00:20:08 [laughter]

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00:20:14 Oh, all right.

00:20:15 Come on, Norman.

00:20:17 Oh, Mr. Maine.

00:20:18 Mr. Maine, put your arm around Miss Regis.

00:20:21 Arnold, this is the Hollywood Bowl.

00:20:24 Oh, afraid of crowds.

00:20:26 Go on, go on, get out of here.

00:20:28 What's the matter?

00:20:29 You getting too big to bother with photographers?

00:20:31 Don't want any pictures taken now.

00:20:34 Oh, is that so?

00:20:35 Well, suppose I take it anyway.

00:20:37 Well, shove that brownie number two of yours down your throat.

00:20:40 Thank you, Mr. Maine.

00:20:41 [shouting]

00:20:44 [shouting]

00:20:46 [shouting]

00:20:49 Take it easy, Mr. Maine.

00:20:51 Calm down.

00:20:54 Norman, come back and sit down.

00:20:56 Everybody's laughing at you.

00:21:04 All right.

00:21:05 Bye, Norman.

00:21:08 Is he always like that?

00:21:10 I suppose he has to sleep sometimes.

00:21:13 Oh, and he's so wonderful on the screen.

00:21:17 [music playing]

00:21:46 [knocking]

00:21:47 Come in.

00:21:49 Hello, Danny.

00:21:51 What's the matter?

00:21:53 Well, believe it or not, I got a job for you.

00:21:56 Danny, that's wonderful.

00:21:58 When do I go to the studio?

00:22:00 Well, you don't exactly go to the studio.

00:22:03 Oh, it's on location.

00:22:04 Well, it's not exactly on location.

00:22:06 But of course, I have any makeup.

00:22:07 Will you tell me what to get and sort of help me put it on?

00:22:10 Well, you don't exactly need any makeup.

00:22:12 You see, it's not really a picture job.

00:22:14 It's-- well, it's being a waitress.

00:22:16 Oh.

00:22:20 Well, it's kind of a picture job if you look at it, right?

00:22:25 You said it was a waitress.

00:22:27 Well, it's waitressing for Casey Burke,

00:22:29 the big director over at our studio.

00:22:31 He's giving a party tonight to kind of celebrate

00:22:33 on account of finishing the picture.

00:22:35 And he wanted me to get him an extra waitress,

00:22:38 and it's $5.

00:22:39 And I thought of you right away, Esther.

00:22:42 I was awfully sweet of you, Danny.

00:22:44 Well-- well, there's going to be a lot of big people

00:22:47 at Burke's house tonight, and I'll bet you

00:22:49 there's any number of big directors.

00:22:51 And if you're there, maybe they'll notice you.

00:22:55 I could make them notice me.

00:22:57 Sure you could, Esther.

00:22:58 It's your chance.

00:23:01 My chance.

00:23:03 All right, Danny, I'll do it.

00:23:05 Oh-- oh, but I can't.

00:23:06 I haven't got the right things to wear.

00:23:08 To wear?

00:23:09 Oh, here.

00:23:10 [music playing]

00:23:12 Now, you don't think the wardrobe department's right

00:23:14 next to my office for nothing, do you?

00:23:17 A perfect fit.

00:23:19 [music playing]

00:23:21 Did you get to the preview last night?

00:23:36 I did.

00:23:38 Would you like a little hors d'oeuvres?

00:23:42 They are very nice.

00:23:45 Oh, thanks.

00:23:46 Well, what did you think of the picture?

00:23:48 They should have saved it for Thanksgiving.

00:23:50 What a turkey.

00:23:51 Oh.

00:23:52 [laughing]

00:23:54 Will you have some hors d'oeuvres?

00:24:00 You do like hors d'oeuvres, don't you?

00:24:02 I don't think there's anything so enjoyable as hors d'oeuvres.

00:24:05 And these are really delightful.

00:24:07 And at the finish, the kid turns around and sings

00:24:21 the lullaby to its mother.

00:24:22 Pardon it, big boy.

00:24:24 But would you like a little hors d'oeuvres?

00:24:28 They say they're the best in town.

00:24:32 Don't you?

00:24:33 In town?

00:24:35 Don't tell me.

00:24:36 I know.

00:24:37 Mae West.

00:24:38 That's a great twist.

00:24:39 But where are you going to find a two-month-old baby

00:24:41 that can sing?

00:24:42 Hello, Oliver.

00:24:46 Oh, hello, Casey.

00:24:47 You want to fire me now?

00:24:48 Wait till you see the picture.

00:24:50 I'm not a director anymore.

00:24:51 I'm a-- a male nurse.

00:24:53 What's the matter with the picture?

00:24:55 Guy by the name of Norman Maine.

00:24:57 His work is beginning to interfere with his drinking.

00:25:02 Oliver, don't tell me I'm to direct his next picture too.

00:25:07 You were my favorite producer.

00:25:09 Now, wait a minute.

00:25:10 You just go right on with your directing.

00:25:12 I'll take care of these stars.

00:25:13 I know how to handle them.

00:25:15 I had a serious talk with Norman after that Hollywood Bowl

00:25:17 occurrence, and you don't have to worry

00:25:19 any more about his behavior.

00:25:20 Excuse me, Mr. Niles.

00:25:22 Mr. Libby of your publicity department is on the telephone.

00:25:25 He says it's most important, sir.

00:25:27 It's about Mr. Maine.

00:25:28 Thank you.

00:25:30 Oh, it's probably just some little thing.

00:25:32 Of course, Oliver.

00:25:33 I'll turn on the radio and see if they've called

00:25:35 out the National Guard yet.

00:25:38 Hello, Libby.

00:25:39 What's the good word?

00:25:40 Mr. Norman Maine, America's Prince Charming,

00:25:44 was apprehended driving an ambulance down Wilshire

00:25:47 Boulevard with a siren going full blast.

00:25:50 He explained he was a tree surgeon on a maternity case.

00:25:54 Well, will it be in the papers?

00:25:56 No, sir.

00:25:57 Well, will it be in the papers?

00:25:59 No, it won't be in the papers.

00:26:01 But that's a nice, expensive hobby of yours,

00:26:04 keeping Mr. Maine's informal entertainments

00:26:06 out of the public press.

00:26:09 Oh, that's fine work, Libby.

00:26:11 Try and see that no one gets to Norman.

00:26:13 He's probably home sleeping it off.

00:26:14 All of them.

00:26:16 Why can't you forget those dopes at the studio for one night?

00:26:19 Business, business all the time.

00:26:21 I don't know what's going to become of you.

00:26:25 Norman.

00:26:26 Why didn't you call for me?

00:26:28 Oh, my darling, why didn't I call for you?

00:26:31 In case you've forgotten, I was supposed to come here with you.

00:26:34 Oh, that? Oh, that's all right.

00:26:35 I got here without any trouble.

00:26:37 The only reason I don't slap your face.

00:26:39 Yes, darling, I know.

00:26:41 Hello, John.

00:26:42 Oh, hello, man.

00:26:43 What's the matter with Oliver?

00:26:44 He looks as if he'd had bad news.

00:26:47 Hello.

00:26:48 Hello, man.

00:26:50 What's the matter, old boy?

00:26:52 Maybe I'm wrong.

00:26:53 I guess I've been drinking too much lately.

00:26:55 No, you ought to cut it down.

00:26:56 It's bad stuff.

00:26:57 Scotch and soda.

00:27:04 Come on, come on, come on.

00:27:06 The word you know is pronounced "when."

00:27:09 Bad dialogue, Oliver.

00:27:11 You'd rather not watch this.

00:27:13 You know best.

00:27:15 Soda.

00:27:18 Thank you.

00:27:24 Go ahead and say it.

00:27:25 I've got it coming to me.

00:27:27 Don't make it tougher on me, Norman.

00:27:29 I don't want to stand here and preach.

00:27:30 But take a look at my side of it.

00:27:32 I'm trying to make pictures with you.

00:27:33 I know, I know.

00:27:35 Costs are going up and the grosses are going down.

00:27:37 No, it isn't that.

00:27:38 I've made lots of money with you.

00:27:39 And I can afford to take a loss.

00:27:41 But I hate to see you going the way of so many others.

00:27:43 Why don't you get Lloyd's to insure you against me?

00:27:46 You can't get insurance against a man forgetting who he is.

00:27:49 You're a great star, Norman.

00:27:50 But there's nobody so big that he can afford to have people refuse to work with him.

00:27:53 Who doesn't want to work with me?

00:27:55 Quiet.

00:27:56 Listen, I know plenty of people who do.

00:27:58 Yes, and so do I.

00:27:59 But your real friends can't stand seeing you start to fall apart.

00:28:02 What do you mean by that?

00:28:03 The first signs are always the same.

00:28:05 Not being able to remember your lines.

00:28:07 Cameraman struggling to cover your hangovers.

00:28:09 And all because you have to have a good time.

00:28:11 Every day and every night.

00:28:12 Listen, I've warned you for a long time, Norman.

00:28:14 Okay, Oliver, you're a swell guy.

00:28:15 You won't lose any money on me.

00:28:16 I promise you that.

00:28:18 I'll be ready for the curtains when the time comes.

00:28:22 And when it does, here's my epithet.

00:28:25 And now I think I'll, um, have a little drink.

00:28:33 Scotch and soda.

00:28:38 Scotch and soda.

00:28:51 Come on, come on, come on.

00:28:53 And a little soda.

00:28:58 Caviar?

00:28:59 No, thanks.

00:29:00 Yes, uh, pardon me.

00:29:02 Lovely, lovely.

00:29:07 No, I mean the caviar.

00:29:10 No, don't go away.

00:29:11 I'm starving.

00:29:13 Really.

00:29:14 Which would you take?

00:29:18 Well, I don't know.

00:29:20 I don't know either.

00:29:21 It's hard to choose.

00:29:23 I think I'll take caviar.

00:29:25 Mr. Maine doesn't care for any more.

00:29:28 Do you, Normie?

00:29:30 No.

00:29:32 No, Normie doesn't care for any more.

00:29:34 I think I shall get very drunk indeed.

00:29:40 Scotch and soda.

00:29:48 Sorry, I have something.

00:29:50 Mind if I help?

00:30:08 Won't they miss you?

00:30:15 Oh, no, no, they'll just look under the table,

00:30:18 and when they see I'm not there, they'll forget the whole matter.

00:30:21 Say, what, uh, what's your name?

00:30:27 Esther Blodgett.

00:30:28 My name's Maine.

00:30:29 I know.

00:30:30 You do?

00:30:31 Yeah.

00:30:32 What's so funny?

00:30:37 I was just thinking about all your fans

00:30:39 and how surprised they'd be to see you here

00:30:41 helping me put plates away.

00:30:42 Oh, they don't know my finer side.

00:30:44 They'd be pretty envious of me meeting you this way in person.

00:30:47 Oh, I do too.

00:30:49 Well, tell me, are, uh, are you disappointed?

00:30:53 Yes.

00:30:54 Now you've done it.

00:30:58 Oh, never mind that.

00:30:59 That makes the room look lived in.

00:31:01 Tell me, uh, why, why are you disappointed?

00:31:07 I was sitting behind you at the Hollywood Bowl

00:31:10 the night you didn't want to be photographed.

00:31:13 [clatter]

00:31:15 Well, I'm told I crept into many a heart that night.

00:31:20 Oh, I can never explain this.

00:31:22 You know, you have very pretty hair.

00:31:24 You'd better get out of here.

00:31:25 And a sensitive mouth, and a charming little dimple.

00:31:28 Tell me why you're here instead of with the rest of the guests.

00:31:31 I'm just trying to be helpful.

00:31:33 I see.

00:31:34 Are you sure there's no other attraction?

00:31:36 Well, it might be that my old mania for putting plates away

00:31:40 is coming back on me.

00:31:41 It's rather odd. I always know where I can find you.

00:31:44 If there's a pretty girl around.

00:31:46 It's not only odd, it's embarrassing.

00:31:48 You're being deliberately insulting, Norman.

00:31:50 I put up with this as long as I--

00:31:51 Now, now, now, dear, don't lose your temper.

00:31:53 Remember, we must try to keep the voice low.

00:31:55 I know you'll excuse us if we go on with our work.

00:31:59 [clatter]

00:32:11 [thud]

00:32:13 Now see what you've done.

00:32:15 [swoosh]

00:32:21 [swoosh]

00:32:22 Come here.

00:32:23 Help me up.

00:32:26 Are you hurt?

00:32:27 No, no, no more than usual.

00:32:30 Come on, the wolves are on us.

00:32:31 We've got to get out of here.

00:32:32 Oh, I can't.

00:32:33 The dishes aren't finished.

00:32:34 Oh, yes, they are.

00:32:35 [clatter]

00:32:36 [clatter]

00:32:37 [thud]

00:32:39 [whistling]

00:32:41 Well, I bet I know what you're going to say now.

00:32:49 What?

00:32:50 Good night.

00:32:52 Good night, and thanks.

00:32:55 Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute.

00:32:58 Hey, you realize that all I found out about you

00:33:02 is that you're foolish enough to want to go into pictures?

00:33:05 But why would I?

00:33:06 I'm foolish enough to want to go into pictures?

00:33:08 But why is it foolish?

00:33:09 Look at you.

00:33:10 Yeah, that's what I mean.

00:33:13 No, I'd-- I'd rather like to go into this matter

00:33:17 a little more thoroughly.

00:33:19 Oh, that's awfully nice of you.

00:33:21 Why-- why don't we go on up to my place and talk it over?

00:33:28 Oh, no, thank you very much, but I really

00:33:31 must say good night.

00:33:34 But you're not angry.

00:33:36 No, no, I'm hungry.

00:33:39 Well, why don't you go and get something to eat?

00:33:44 Good night, Miss Blodgett.

00:33:46 Good night, Mr. Maine.

00:33:49 Wait a minute.

00:33:51 See this.

00:33:52 The least I can do is to see you near your door.

00:33:57 Will I see you again?

00:33:59 I hope so.

00:34:02 Has anyone ever told you that you're lovely?

00:34:06 Well, now you know.

00:34:08 Thank you.

00:34:09 This, uh-- this is hard to say, but I--

00:34:19 I want to say it anyway.

00:34:22 You know, I'm a-- I'm a screen.

00:34:24 I'm a-- you know, in private life, I'm a--

00:34:30 I'm a screen.

00:34:32 Well, you know.

00:34:34 But whatever I do, I--

00:34:37 I still respect lovely things.

00:34:41 And you're lovely.

00:34:44 You understand?

00:34:46 Yes, I-- I think I do.

00:34:48 And it-- it doesn't that bump on the head that's doing this.

00:34:51 Well, I'm glad.

00:34:59 Good night.

00:35:00 Good night.

00:35:01 Hey!

00:35:08 Do you mind if I take just one more look?

00:35:11 Go away.

00:35:21 Quite impossible.

00:35:23 I wouldn't even consider it.

00:35:25 Oh, no, no.

00:35:28 [phone ringing]

00:35:30 Hello?

00:35:38 Who is it?

00:35:40 Who?

00:35:41 Norman?

00:35:43 What have you done now?

00:35:45 You're not in jail, are you?

00:35:47 Oh.

00:35:48 Yes, I see.

00:35:53 Oh, it's that again.

00:35:55 I see.

00:35:56 She's beautiful.

00:35:57 Yeah, I know.

00:35:58 You want me to give her a screen test.

00:36:00 Yeah, certainly.

00:36:02 She's got wonderful possibilities.

00:36:04 Oh, you know she's got something.

00:36:07 Well, you knew all the other ones had something, too.

00:36:09 Oh, no.

00:36:13 I tell you, Oliver, she's got that sincerity and-- and

00:36:17 honestness and a-- uh, sin-- uh, sincerity and

00:36:21 honestness that, uh, that makes great actresses.

00:36:24 You--

00:36:25 Oliver, I am so sure of this girl that I want to take the

00:36:30 test with her myself.

00:36:32 Hmm.

00:36:34 Listen, Oliver, you've worked hard.

00:36:36 You're entitled to a break.

00:36:38 You get--

00:36:39 [whistling]

00:36:41 Yes, I heard you.

00:36:47 Anything.

00:36:48 Anything!

00:36:49 Yes.

00:36:50 Yes.

00:36:51 Yeah.

00:36:52 Oliver, look, you-- you try to get a little sleep now,

00:36:55 old man.

00:36:56 You-- right.

00:36:57 All right, boy.

00:36:58 Good-- good night.

00:37:00 [chuckling]

00:37:01 [inaudible]

00:37:02 [inaudible]

00:37:03 Now, tell him--

00:37:05 [inaudible]

00:37:06 Telephone book.

00:37:14 Telephone book.

00:37:15 [whistling]

00:37:19 What is it?

00:37:21 Where's that telephone book?

00:37:23 You--

00:37:24 Hey, you all, I'm telling you, book!

00:37:26 [inaudible]

00:37:27 [humming]

00:37:29 [inaudible]

00:37:30 [humming]

00:37:32 [inaudible]

00:37:33 [humming]

00:37:35 [humming]

00:37:37 [humming]

00:37:38 [Humming]

00:37:47 [Mumbling]

00:38:11 [Mumbling]

00:38:31 [Mumbling]

00:38:53 Dad?

00:38:54 Telephone.

00:38:55 For me?

00:38:57 Some drunk trying to be funny says he's Norman Maine.

00:39:01 Oh, oh, thanks, I'll be right down.

00:39:04 And Miss Blodgett, would you give him a message for me?

00:39:10 Tell him it's three o'clock in the morning!

00:39:13 [Grunting]

00:39:37 Hello?

00:39:38 What?

00:39:40 Oh, oh, oh, oh, yes, yes, I'll be there.

00:39:50 Oh, thank you.

00:39:52 [Knocking]

00:40:00 Danny, what do you think? I'm going to take a test tomorrow and Norman Maine's helping me do it.

00:40:05 I'm taking one too.

00:40:08 And Garbo's assisting me.

00:40:11 [Sighing]

00:40:13 [Gunshots]

00:40:23 Oh.

00:40:27 [Mumbling]

00:40:37 Move that gobo in.

00:40:39 Put a shill on that floor.

00:40:40 No, the inky.

00:40:41 Is this right? Too hot for you, Haley?

00:40:43 Okay, but put that on the back way.

00:40:45 Put a double on that 90.

00:40:47 Bring it down a little.

00:40:49 That's it.

00:40:51 [Mumbling]

00:40:57 Pull down on that 150.

00:41:00 [Mumbling]

00:41:03 Pull down on that 150.

00:41:05 [Mumbling]

00:41:19 Bring me an apple bottle.

00:41:21 Listen, gentlemen, please, if you don't mind, this is, this is just a test.

00:41:28 Ready, Mr. Burke?

00:41:29 We're all ready, Mr. Burke.

00:41:30 Ready, Mr. Burke.

00:41:31 Ready now, Mr. Burke.

00:41:32 We're all ready, Mr. Burke.

00:41:33 Ready now, Mr. Burke.

00:41:34 We're all ready, Mr. Burke.

00:41:35 We're ready, Mr. Burke.

00:41:37 All right, let's take it.

00:41:41 Quiet!

00:41:42 Quiet!

00:41:43 Quiet!

00:41:44 Quiet!

00:41:45 Quiet!

00:41:46 Quiet!

00:41:47 Ready, Norman?

00:41:49 Yeah.

00:41:50 You ready, Miss, uh, what's-her-name?

00:41:53 He'll soon know your name, Esther.

00:41:57 The whole world's going to know it.

00:41:59 But I'm so scared. Maybe I better not try it today.

00:42:02 Oh, come on now, don't be foolish. They all had to go through this.

00:42:04 Harlow, Lombard, Myrna Loy, and now Esther Blodgett.

00:42:10 All right, I'm ready.

00:42:13 This is a take. Roll on. Quiet.

00:42:17 A.

00:42:18 I may as well tell you that my whole organization thinks I've gone a little nuts to sign you.

00:42:31 Maybe they're right. I've been nuts before.

00:42:33 You see, all the experts seem to think that your type is a little mild for present-day taste.

00:42:38 But I'd rather believe that tastes change, like eyebrows.

00:42:41 And I think that also like eyebrows, tastes are going back to the natural.

00:42:44 You look like a nice girl.

00:42:46 I think I'm going to like you.

00:42:50 That's not important. I think the public will like you. That is important.

00:42:56 Yes, I see what you mean. I mean, I know it is.

00:42:59 Well, I don't think it's going to be easy.

00:43:01 Nothing you really want is ever given away free.

00:43:04 You have to pay for it. And usually with your heart.

00:43:08 Someone else told me that once.

00:43:11 But you still have to work it out for yourself.

00:43:14 Oh, Harlow, this is just a long way of saying I'm glad you're with us and good luck to you.

00:43:19 And now I'm going to turn you over to our demon press agent, Libby.

00:43:22 Don't let him frighten you. He has a heart of gold. Only harder.

00:43:27 And for the love of Pete, learn to close your mouth and keep it closed.

00:43:31 Even in your love scenes.

00:43:33 Are you a Russian?

00:43:47 No, I was born in Fillmore, North Dakota.

00:43:50 Oh, no.

00:43:52 Fray saw a light of day in a mountain cabin, a trapper's hut high up in the Rockies.

00:43:59 Go on.

00:44:01 Well, I always wanted to be an actress.

00:44:04 Dreamed of footlights as lonely kitty.

00:44:09 Are you sure there's no Russian in your family?

00:44:12 Positive.

00:44:13 That's a shame. Well, what does your father do?

00:44:16 He's a farmer.

00:44:19 Social register-eyed father. Fed up with hypocrisies of 400.

00:44:24 Sought wilderness for consolation.

00:44:26 There amidst the mountain flowers, he raised another blossom.

00:44:31 His lovely little daughter...

00:44:33 What's your name?

00:44:35 Esther Victoria Blodgett.

00:44:38 Greatly appreciating your attention to this matter, very truly.

00:44:47 Do you know what her name is?

00:44:49 Esther Victoria Blodgett.

00:44:53 Hey, we'll have to do something about that right away.

00:44:57 Esther Victoria Blodgett.

00:45:02 Well, that Blodgett's definitely out. Let's see, Esther Victoria, Victoria.

00:45:08 Vicky, how about Vicky?

00:45:09 Oh, I think that's terribly cute.

00:45:11 Let's see, Vicky, Vicky what?

00:45:12 Vicky, Vicky, pronounced Vicky, Vicky.

00:45:16 [Silence]

00:45:19 - Siester, besta, sester, desta, fester.

00:45:22 Oh, that's very pretty.

00:45:25 Jester, Hester, Dester, Lester. Vicky Lester.

00:45:29 - Oh, I like that!

00:45:30 - Say it.

00:45:30 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:31 - Say it again.

00:45:32 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:33 - Say it again.

00:45:33 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:34 - Say it!

00:45:35 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:36 - Say Vicky Lester.

00:45:37 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:38 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:39 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:40 - Vicky Lester.

00:45:43 - Flash!

00:45:46 - Oliver Niles Studio discovers new starlet,

00:45:48 a cinderella of the Rockies.

00:45:49 Her name is Vicky Lester.

00:45:52 Those who have peeked tell me she couldn't be more da-voon.

00:45:55 The face of an angel and such natural talents.

00:45:58 Her voice is a symphony.

00:46:00 Her very walk, they tell me, is enough to drive men mad!

00:46:03 - Not that way!

00:46:07 Get the lead out of your feet! Lift 'em up!

00:46:11 (footsteps)

00:46:18 - That's better.

00:46:19 It's terrible, but it's better.

00:46:21 - The quality of mercy is not strained.

00:46:25 It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.

00:46:27 - Cease.

00:46:28 Through the mouth, my child, through the mouth.

00:46:31 The nose is for smelling roses.

00:46:34 Proceed.

00:46:39 - Does she have to look surprised all the time?

00:46:42 Anyway, it's just a rough sketch.

00:46:51 - Pretty small mouth, eh?

00:46:52 (lips smacking)

00:46:54 Oh, well.

00:46:58 - Give her that Crawford smear.

00:47:01 - Hmm.

00:47:09 - This'll give her that deep-ish "mm-nyah."

00:47:11 - We're on the wrong track.

00:47:21 - She still looks surprised.

00:47:22 - Listen, drunk people!

00:47:28 We're shooting on the set this morning,

00:47:30 not in the commissary!

00:47:31 Now come on, snap into it!

00:47:37 - Acme Trucking Company?

00:47:39 No, Mr. Smith is not in.

00:47:42 - Acme Trucking Company.

00:47:51 No, Mr. Smith is not in.

00:47:54 - Good morning.

00:48:04 What can I bring you, Mr. Maine?

00:48:06 - That just shows how long you've been here.

00:48:08 - Naval blushers.

00:48:10 How soon are you and I gonna be married, huh?

00:48:12 - I don't know.

00:48:14 You'll have to ask my mother.

00:48:15 - Acme Trucking Company?

00:48:27 No, Mr. Smith is not in.

00:48:34 - Acme Trucking Company.

00:48:36 No, Mr. Smith is not in.

00:48:39 - Acme?

00:48:44 No, Smith ain't in.

00:48:46 Acme Trucking Company.

00:48:59 - Will I speak to Mr. Smith, please?

00:49:00 - Mr. Smith is not...

00:49:01 Norman!

00:49:04 What's all this between you and Smith?

00:49:05 - I've got a part.

00:49:06 It's only one line, but it's in the picture.

00:49:08 - Well, it's ambition that made you

00:49:09 break that date with me last night.

00:49:11 - Well, I had to be here so early this morning and...

00:49:13 - So did I.

00:49:15 I had to stay up all night to make it.

00:49:17 - You've started your picture, haven't you?

00:49:20 - No, no, we're still in the testing stage.

00:49:23 Can't seem to get the right girl for the lead.

00:49:25 - Gee, you think with all the girls there, I just...

00:49:28 - Yeah, I know, but this one's got to be different.

00:49:30 She's got to be little and cute and sweet.

00:49:34 Intelligent.

00:49:35 Now blow me down.

00:49:38 - What?

00:49:39 - Or close my tired old eyes.

00:49:41 - Well, what is it?

00:49:42 - Hold everything, come on.

00:49:44 Come on.

00:49:45 Had you been through the whole casting directory...

00:49:52 - I work day and night, Mr. Niles.

00:49:53 - And I work with her, Oliver.

00:49:54 - And I can be mean or nasty

00:49:55 or anything you want, Mr. Niles.

00:49:56 - If she clicks, Oliver, you've got a star overnight.

00:49:59 - Okay.

00:50:02 (breathing heavily)

00:50:05 (dramatic music)

00:50:23 (audience applauding)

00:50:26 - Wait till you hear them at the end of the picture.

00:50:43 (dramatic music)

00:50:46 (dramatic music)

00:50:48 - Do you think we were noticed?

00:51:13 - By no one.

00:51:15 - You're just too busy playing at croquet.

00:51:16 (dramatic music)

00:51:19 I've loved you all my life.

00:51:21 - But we only met two days ago.

00:51:23 - That's when my life began.

00:51:27 (dramatic music)

00:51:29 (dramatic music)

00:51:32 - Ain't she cute?

00:51:52 You know, I think she's the same type I am.

00:51:54 Don't you?

00:51:54 - I think she's sweet.

00:51:56 - Well, as Mickey Lester's picture, all right.

00:51:57 - I think she was much better than he was.

00:51:59 - These producers are so horribly dumb.

00:52:00 They won't know how good she is.

00:52:02 - Well, maybe it's because she's a good girl.

00:52:04 - Well, I mean, it's not so bad,

00:52:07 but it's Mickey Lester they'll go to see.

00:52:09 - Isn't she darling?

00:52:10 I think she's the most precious little thing I've ever seen.

00:52:12 - Mm-hmm.

00:52:13 - It's a knockout, Libby.

00:52:15 - You might mention that when you write your review.

00:52:17 - That Lester kid's a goldmine.

00:52:19 - Didn't you like Norman Maine?

00:52:20 - Was he in it?

00:52:21 Libby, I'm afraid we have another hit.

00:52:26 - It's in the bag.

00:52:27 - Neatly tied up with beautiful pink ribbons.

00:52:30 - Say, where are Norman and Vicky?

00:52:31 - I don't know.

00:52:32 I thought you had them.

00:52:33 - I wish they'd come.

00:52:34 We're having a party at the Trocadero's.

00:52:35 - Isn't it thrilling running away from people?

00:52:40 - Norman, it's so exciting.

00:52:41 - So new.

00:52:43 A star is born.

00:52:45 Come on, son.

00:52:46 - It's wonderful, isn't it?

00:52:57 Crazy quilt.

00:52:58 - Oh, it's a carpet that's spread for you.

00:53:03 It's all yours from now on, you know?

00:53:07 Come, Lester, you're a success.

00:53:10 You'll have everything in the world you want.

00:53:14 I hope it'll make you happy.

00:53:17 - Haven't it used?

00:53:20 - Then there was one thing I never had.

00:53:26 Lots of times I told myself I'd found it,

00:53:28 but I always knew I was lying.

00:53:30 Still, I never stopped looking for it.

00:53:35 - Maybe it'll come.

00:53:37 - Oh, I think it has come, Lester.

00:53:40 I only wish it weren't too late.

00:53:43 - Oh, but it's not too late.

00:53:46 - Oh, you can't throw away your life

00:53:49 the way I've thrown away mine

00:53:50 and have anything left that's good enough now.

00:53:55 - Norman, you can.

00:53:56 Norman, you can.

00:53:59 - You mustn't tell me that, Esther.

00:54:02 I'm so afraid that I'll believe it.

00:54:06 (crowd cheering)

00:54:17 (crowd shouting)

00:54:20 - Get him, Garthia.

00:54:27 Shoot your right.

00:54:27 Swell, isn't it?

00:54:29 - Lovely.

00:54:30 - Watch Garthia again.

00:54:32 Can't you hear me, Garthia?

00:54:33 Shoot your right!

00:54:34 (crowd shouting)

00:54:37 He's down!

00:54:40 Garthia got him!

00:54:41 Garthia got him!

00:54:42 - He did, didn't he?

00:54:43 - Yeah, but he'll be up, though.

00:54:45 You like it?

00:54:46 - Sure I do.

00:54:47 - You like me?

00:54:47 - Yeah.

00:54:48 - That reminds me, will you marry me?

00:54:51 - No, thank you.

00:54:52 - Come on, Garthia, finish him.

00:54:54 Why won't you marry me?

00:54:55 - Well, isn't that dependable?

00:54:56 - Hey, shoot your right!

00:54:57 - Throw away your money?

00:54:58 - Break him up in there.

00:54:59 Break him up.

00:55:00 - Why do you drink so much?

00:55:01 - Suppose I quit drinking.

00:55:04 - Yes.

00:55:05 - Come on, Garthia.

00:55:06 Shoot the right in there, the right!

00:55:07 Suppose I save my money.

00:55:08 - Yes.

00:55:09 - There he goes!

00:55:10 Let him have it!

00:55:11 Suppose I became absolutely dependable

00:55:12 on all occasions.

00:55:13 - Yes.

00:55:14 (crowd shouting)

00:55:17 (crowd cheering)

00:55:20 - Hey, Garthia, he's got him!

00:55:24 He's got him!

00:55:26 - He certainly did.

00:55:27 (crowd shouting)

00:55:30 (dramatic music)

00:55:33 - Gee, that was a beautiful fight.

00:55:39 - Norman.

00:55:40 - What, dear?

00:55:41 - Would you go back to me

00:55:42 if I said I'd marry you?

00:55:43 - Oh, certainly not.

00:55:45 I was just supposing.

00:55:46 (dramatic music)

00:55:49 - We're going to be married.

00:55:52 Guess I didn't read that line right.

00:55:56 I'll try it again.

00:55:57 We are going to be married.

00:56:00 - Both of us?

00:56:01 - To each other.

00:56:02 What do you think of that?

00:56:04 - When?

00:56:05 Where?

00:56:05 - Well, we thought we'd elope

00:56:07 in the conventional manner.

00:56:08 - What's the matter?

00:56:13 - He's trying to decide whether it's good for the studio.

00:56:15 - Is it?

00:56:16 - It is.

00:56:18 - And bless you, my children.

00:56:19 When's it going to happen?

00:56:20 - Oh, we thought we'd just sneak out sometime.

00:56:22 - We're not telling anyone but you.

00:56:24 - Listen to this.

00:56:25 The Squeen's ideal romance

00:56:27 blossomed into breathtaking reality today

00:56:29 when Vicki Lester and Norman Maine,

00:56:31 America's dream lovers,

00:56:33 slipped quietly through the portals of holy matrimony.

00:56:36 How does it sound?

00:56:37 - Horrible.

00:56:38 - But you see, we're going to elope.

00:56:40 - Sure you are.

00:56:41 It'll be the biggest elopement this town ever saw.

00:56:43 We'll get a tie up with the army,

00:56:45 have you escorted all the way down to Yuma

00:56:47 by 20 of their new bombing planes.

00:56:49 - Is he going with us?

00:56:50 - Don't you think we can work this thing out better alone?

00:56:54 No sense in bothering the happy couple with all the details.

00:56:57 I'll see to it that you get a carbon copy

00:56:59 of the whole layout.

00:57:00 - I can hardly wait.

00:57:01 I'm sorry, we didn't realize that we were in the way.

00:57:05 While you're settling the details,

00:57:06 you don't mind if I take this woman out and buy her a ring?

00:57:08 - Sure, go ahead.

00:57:09 We want everything legal.

00:57:11 That's a charming match.

00:57:15 A nice girl like Vicky, and public nuisance number one.

00:57:18 - Now wait a minute, Libby.

00:57:19 Norman's all right.

00:57:20 And if you'll pardon my pointing,

00:57:21 Vicky's business is her own.

00:57:23 It doesn't require any comments.

00:57:24 - I wasn't making any comments.

00:57:26 I just said it was a rotten shame.

00:57:27 - Then go ahead and plan the elopement.

00:57:28 - Oh, that elopement stuff is out.

00:57:30 You can't get any scope in that.

00:57:32 We're going to have a wedding.

00:57:35 - Well, we have it.

00:57:36 Customary place, I believe, is a church.

00:57:38 - Nah, it's been done.

00:57:40 This has got to be something big.

00:57:43 The beach, I can visualize it.

00:57:46 The bridesmaids in bathing suits.

00:57:48 20,000 Santa Monica school children

00:57:51 spelling out the word love.

00:57:52 - It's a novelty, but is it big enough?

00:57:58 - Why not the city hall?

00:58:00 A police escort of every motorcycle cup in town.

00:58:04 Sirens screaming, confetti pouring out of buildings

00:58:07 like the Lindbergh reception in New York,

00:58:09 only on a big scale.

00:58:11 - What's the matter?

00:58:12 Isn't it big enough?

00:58:13 - And now, if any man can show just cause

00:58:16 why these two may not be lawfully joined together,

00:58:19 let him now speak or else hereafter forever hold his peace.

00:58:23 Do you, Alfred Henkel, take this woman

00:58:26 as your lawful wedded wife?

00:58:27 Will you love, comfort, honor,

00:58:29 and keep her in sickness and health

00:58:30 as long as you both shall live?

00:58:32 - I will. - Do you?

00:58:33 I beg your pardon.

00:58:35 Do you, Esther Blodgett, take this man

00:58:37 as your lawful wedded husband?

00:58:38 Will you obey, serve, love, honor,

00:58:40 and keep him in sickness and health

00:58:41 as long as you both shall live?

00:58:44 - I will.

00:58:45 - Place the ring on her finger.

00:58:47 Hurry, please.

00:58:48 Now, by virtues of the power invested in me

00:58:54 as Justice of the Peace of San Bardo Township,

00:58:56 County of Los Angeles, I pronounce you man and wife.

00:59:00 (clapping)

00:59:05 - Quiet!

00:59:08 Quiet!

00:59:09 And now I must exercise my prerogative of office.

00:59:16 I hope you'll be very happy, Mrs. Henkel.

00:59:21 - Thank you.

00:59:22 - Thank you, sir.

00:59:23 - Oh, Danny. - Thank you very much.

00:59:25 - Now, if you'll please sign the license.

00:59:27 - Oh, yes.

00:59:29 - You know, Mrs. Henkel, I can't help but believe

00:59:32 I've seen you somewhere before.

00:59:34 - Oh, really?

00:59:35 Well, I believe this is the first time

00:59:37 I've ever been in San Bardo.

00:59:39 - You know, your face is familiar, too.

00:59:41 - Really? - Mr. Henkel, I was--

00:59:42 - There you are, sir.

00:59:42 Thank you very much.

00:59:43 - Here's your receipt. - Thank you, sir.

00:59:44 - Thank you.

00:59:45 - Goodbye. - Goodbye.

00:59:46 - Goodbye. - Goodbye.

00:59:47 - See you again. - Goodbye.

00:59:47 - Yes, goodbye.

00:59:48 - No, I don't, no, we don't see.

00:59:50 Oh.

00:59:51 - Yeah, I think he got by with it.

00:59:53 - But it was close.

00:59:54 That JP was just beginning to remember where he'd seen it.

00:59:56 - Well, anyway, we got away from Libby.

00:59:58 - Hello, judge.

01:00:02 If you will be kind enough to glance

01:00:04 between my shoulder blades, Mr. and Mrs. Henkel,

01:00:08 you will find there a knife buried to the hilt

01:00:11 on the handle of your initials.

01:00:13 - Let me do a senior, Libby.

01:00:15 - Hold it, wait. - Hold it, Danny.

01:00:16 - There go a couple of rats I raised from mice.

01:00:29 - Well, they got a right to get married, haven't they?

01:00:32 - I haven't got any right to double-cross the public,

01:00:34 and I haven't done it yet.

01:00:36 - Fine.

01:00:37 - People versus Porky Washington,

01:00:40 who is charged with violating section 600--

01:00:42 - Young man, you're in contempt of court.

01:00:44 - Operator, get me the Los Angeles Tribune.

01:00:46 - I've a good mind to put you under arrest.

01:00:48 - Wait till I make the score.

01:00:50 You wait, too.

01:00:51 Tribune, give me the city desk.

01:00:55 Johnny, this is Matt Libby.

01:00:57 I got a flash for you.

01:00:58 Norman Maine and Vicki Lester

01:01:00 were married at 2.30 this afternoon.

01:01:02 - Vicki Lester?

01:01:03 Court recessed.

01:01:05 (men shouting)

01:01:07 (dramatic music)

01:01:12 (dramatic music)

01:01:15 (dramatic music)

01:01:17 (dramatic music)

01:01:20 (dramatic music)

01:01:23 (dramatic music)

01:01:26 (dramatic music)

01:01:28 (whistling)

01:01:51 ♪ Give me a horse, a great big horse ♪

01:01:54 ♪ A great big buckaroo ♪

01:01:55 ♪ And let me wahoo, wahoo, wahoo ♪

01:01:59 (thunder rumbling)

01:02:02 Wahoo!

01:02:06 (thunder rumbling)

01:02:20 (thunder rumbling)

01:02:23 - Wahoo!

01:02:29 - Wahoo?

01:02:32 I don't want to sound immodest,

01:02:36 but I think I've stripped a gear.

01:02:37 - Well, sit down, won't you, and let's get acquainted.

01:02:39 We'll probably be seeing quite a bit

01:02:41 of each other from now on.

01:02:42 - Well, might just as well break the ice now as later.

01:02:45 (footsteps tapping)

01:02:48 - Ah, now we're old friends.

01:02:54 (Vicki chuckles)

01:02:55 Say, have I got time for a shower before dinner?

01:02:58 - Plenty, if you can find a shower.

01:03:00 - I never can remember where that thing is.

01:03:02 Does it pull out or slide under?

01:03:04 - Here, I think I can find it.

01:03:06 Nope, it's the linen closet.

01:03:08 Here it is.

01:03:09 - Nice work.

01:03:11 - Oh, half the time, those things are just luck.

01:03:13 I'll see if I can disinfect this steak.

01:03:15 (footsteps tapping)

01:03:27 - Esther, there's no soap.

01:03:29 - Here.

01:03:31 - Thank you.

01:03:32 Oh, Annette, sir.

01:03:35 - Yes, dear?

01:03:36 - I'll need a washcloth.

01:03:37 - How do you fix the cigarettes?

01:03:40 - You know I never smoke underwater.

01:03:42 (lid clicks)

01:03:45 - Hey, what do I do to make this thing work?

01:03:50 - Pull that gadget at the top and pray for rain.

01:03:52 - Well, I can't reach it.

01:03:56 I can't get my hands up.

01:03:59 - If you've gone in there with your arms down,

01:04:00 you'll never get your bath,

01:04:02 unless you're a contortionist.

01:04:04 - Yeah, well, I'm not a contortionist,

01:04:06 and don't throw that up to me now.

01:04:07 You knew it when you married me.

01:04:10 - Will you close this door, please?

01:04:12 Thank you.

01:04:18 (water splashing)

01:04:25 - Norman!

01:04:32 Norman, here comes the call.

01:04:33 - You got it.

01:04:34 Huh?

01:04:35 - Here, quick.

01:04:36 - Quick what?

01:04:37 - Quick go out and stop them and ask for help.

01:04:39 - Oh, I'll catch cold.

01:04:40 - Oh, you'll get warm again.

01:04:42 - Yeah, I don't know.

01:04:43 Oh, they'll recognize me.

01:04:44 - Now, you keep your face down.

01:04:45 Go on, there may not be another call for a week.

01:04:47 - Well, I...

01:04:48 (whistles)

01:04:51 - Uh, uh, howdy, partner.

01:04:53 - Howdy.

01:04:54 - Stuck?

01:04:55 - Yeah, how'd you guess it?

01:04:57 Can you get us some help?

01:04:58 - Well, I reckon not.

01:04:59 You know, it's a long way to town.

01:05:01 We're pretty busy down at the place.

01:05:02 - Well, I gotta get out of here.

01:05:03 I've got my wife with me.

01:05:05 - Doesn't she like the country?

01:05:06 - No.

01:05:07 No, and we're short of food.

01:05:08 - There's a lot of game in them woods.

01:05:10 - You know, my wife can't shoot.

01:05:12 - Well, you're sure up against it.

01:05:13 Sorry I can't do anything for you.

01:05:15 - Wait, listen, I'll be frank with you.

01:05:17 I'm Norman Maine.

01:05:18 - Who?

01:05:19 - Norman Maine.

01:05:20 - Well, my name is Judd Baker.

01:05:22 Glad to have met you.

01:05:23 - Well, so long.

01:05:25 - Hey, wait a minute.

01:05:25 Wait a minute, listen, you don't...

01:05:28 - So you're Norman Maine.

01:05:37 (dramatic music)

01:05:40 - I got my prestige to look out for.

01:05:51 I'm supposed to be the best publicity man in the racket.

01:05:54 And they laugh themselves sick

01:05:55 when I even try to get a decent mention of Maine.

01:05:58 - Yes, I know how sensitive you are, Libby,

01:05:59 and I don't like to see your feelings hurt.

01:06:01 - Thanks, boss.

01:06:02 Now, Vicky, there's a dish for free space.

01:06:05 But if Maine swam across the Pacific,

01:06:07 the papers would keep it a secret.

01:06:09 Well, the exhibitors don't like him,

01:06:13 the critics don't like him,

01:06:14 the public don't like him,

01:06:15 and I don't like him.

01:06:17 Who likes him?

01:06:18 - Oh, but darling,

01:06:28 this is almost too much of a surprise.

01:06:30 And there I was in my touching innocence,

01:06:32 thinking we were going to live at the beach house.

01:06:34 - Oh, we'll still keep the place at Malibu.

01:06:36 But this is special.

01:06:36 This is our castle.

01:06:37 It used to be in the air, you know?

01:06:39 We'll never use any ugly words

01:06:40 like contracts and pictures and careers.

01:06:43 When we come in those gates,

01:06:45 we'll check the studio outside.

01:06:47 Come on, I got another little surprise for you.

01:06:49 (gentle music)

01:06:52 - Oh, Norman, it's lovely.

01:07:09 - So are you, lovely.

01:07:10 The whole world's lovely.

01:07:14 - Hey, hold it!

01:07:18 (gentle music)

01:07:20 - That's it.

01:07:25 - Caption, their honeymoon never ends.

01:07:30 All right, let's get some pictures.

01:07:31 Now, if the bride will sit here

01:07:33 and the grooms stand behind her,

01:07:35 we'll have something unique.

01:07:36 Now let's go after something different.

01:07:42 You sit down and she'll stand up.

01:07:45 - Pretty radical, isn't it?

01:07:46 - Yeah, but in a nice way.

01:07:47 - Yeah.

01:07:48 - Okay, I don't fire.

01:07:51 Caption, their honeymoon begins anew.

01:07:55 - Ah, the producer.

01:07:57 - Caption, their honeymoon ceases abruptly.

01:08:01 Hello, Oliver Gladstreet.

01:08:02 - Oh, I'm glad you're back.

01:08:03 - Thank you.

01:08:04 - Vicky, how well you're looking.

01:08:05 - Hello, Oliver.

01:08:06 - Am I interrupting?

01:08:07 - Yes, thank you.

01:08:08 - Just want a couple more pictures.

01:08:09 - That's enough of both of them.

01:08:11 What they're asking for is exclusives of Miss Lester.

01:08:13 A lawn.

01:08:14 - Oh, I see.

01:08:16 Well, come on, Oliver, let you and me get exclusives.

01:08:18 - See you later, Vicky.

01:08:19 - Oh, don't worry, Otto.

01:08:20 My camera-smashing days are over.

01:08:22 - Yeah, they ain't your only days that are over.

01:08:25 Oh, hold that, Miss Lester.

01:08:26 Gorgeous.

01:08:29 - Well, Oliver, how's the dividend situation?

01:08:33 - Very pleasant.

01:08:34 I think we'll show two million on the next quarter.

01:08:35 - Oh, smart move of mine to sell my stock, eh?

01:08:39 Oh, well, when you need money, you need it.

01:08:41 - Well, some people save up for just such an event.

01:08:43 It is bound to be a rainy day occasionally.

01:08:45 - Yeah, but as a citizen of California,

01:08:46 I've always refused to admit that.

01:08:48 - Yes, I know, but still, it does rain.

01:08:50 - Well, anyway, you can thank me

01:08:51 for some of those dividends of yours.

01:08:52 - Mm-hmm.

01:08:53 - Well, can't you?

01:08:56 - Oh, sure, sure.

01:08:57 - That was a little too quick, Oliver.

01:09:00 Might have been Enchanted Hour was a smash hit, wasn't it?

01:09:03 - Well, it made Vicky a star overnight.

01:09:04 - Yes, it should have.

01:09:06 What about me?

01:09:08 - Oh, let's talk about business at the office, Norman.

01:09:10 Beautiful pool you have here.

01:09:12 - Beautiful.

01:09:13 - Oh, now, let's talk about it here.

01:09:15 - Didn't they like me?

01:09:16 - Well, maybe the part wasn't just right.

01:09:18 - It was the best part of the year.

01:09:20 Look, Oliver, do you think I'm slipping?

01:09:24 - Can you take it?

01:09:26 - Go ahead.

01:09:27 - The tense is wrong.

01:09:29 You're not slipping.

01:09:30 You've slipped.

01:09:31 - Oh, my.

01:09:34 My fan mail's still big.

01:09:36 - Norman, Norman, fans will write to anybody

01:09:38 for a photograph.

01:09:40 It only costs three cents for a stamp,

01:09:41 and that makes photographs cheaper than wallpaper.

01:09:43 But every 25 cents they pay for a theater ticket

01:09:45 buys them the right to be a critic.

01:09:47 And your last few performances, Norman,

01:09:49 have not pleased your critics.

01:09:50 - You remember I told you I'd be ready for the curtains

01:09:59 when the time came?

01:10:00 Here it is.

01:10:03 Let's call off the contract, no hard feelings.

01:10:09 - We're not quitting, either of us.

01:10:11 There's no explaining these things.

01:10:13 We've all seen how the public turns.

01:10:14 Maybe we can turn them back.

01:10:16 I've got a swell script lined up for you.

01:10:18 - About Esther.

01:10:21 If you think that I'm going to get in her way.

01:10:25 - Well, as a matter of fact, as it happens,

01:10:26 there's no part in this story for her.

01:10:28 I'd more or less planned to star her

01:10:30 in a picture of her own,

01:10:31 with that young Pemberton opposite her.

01:10:34 He's coming along nicely.

01:10:35 - Good for young Pemberton.

01:10:42 - All right, Oliver.

01:10:43 We'll make a try at it.

01:10:45 Let's hope it's not too late.

01:10:47 (dramatic music)

01:10:53 (dramatic music)

01:10:56 - No argument, I'll buy those.

01:11:14 Huh, the screen's most finished actor.

01:11:19 I'll say he's finished.

01:11:22 Keeps him away in droves.

01:11:23 (dramatic music)

01:11:26 (dramatic music)

01:11:29 (dramatic music)

01:11:31 (dramatic music)

01:11:34 (dramatic music)

01:11:37 (dramatic music)

01:11:39 (dramatic music)

01:11:42, (dramatic music)

01:11:47 (phone ringing)

01:12:11 - Hello?

01:12:12 No, no, Miss Lester isn't home as yet.

01:12:16 No, I'm not the butler.

01:12:21 But I can take a message just as well as he can, honest.

01:12:25 - Oh, is that you, Norman?

01:12:26 Swell.

01:12:28 Listen, Norman, this is Artie Carver.

01:12:31 Hiya, kid.

01:12:32 Swell.

01:12:34 Say, I hear you're through with Oliver Niles.

01:12:37 Is that on the level?

01:12:38 - Oh, please, Artie.

01:12:39 I'm not news anymore.

01:12:40 Forget it.

01:12:41 - Say, what kind of a settlement

01:12:42 did you make on your contract?

01:12:44 Give me a figure so I can do a story on it.

01:12:47 - There was no money involved.

01:12:49 We just called it quits.

01:12:50 - Okay, okay, I'll fill in my own figure.

01:12:53 Say, by the way, I've been trying to get an interview

01:12:56 with Vicki for two weeks, but she's always busy.

01:12:59 How about you giving an old pal a break

01:13:01 by speaking to her for me?

01:13:03 - Sure, I'll ask her.

01:13:05 - Swell.

01:13:06 So long.

01:13:11 (gentle music)

01:13:13 - I didn't mean to be late, darling, but Casey wanted--

01:13:22 - It's all right.

01:13:23 You're here now.

01:13:24 - What's new today?

01:13:27 - Nothing.

01:13:28 Haven't been out of the house.

01:13:29 - Let's go somewhere tonight.

01:13:32 - No, no, you're tired.

01:13:34 We'll stay in.

01:13:35 - I'm not tired, really.

01:13:36 - Oh, yes, you are.

01:13:39 You've got a hard day ahead of you.

01:13:41 Anyway, I see so little of you,

01:13:42 I'd like to have you to myself.

01:13:44 - Oh, but it's a servant's night out.

01:13:45 We haven't anything to eat. - Yes, we have.

01:13:47 I fixed a little snack with my own lily white hands.

01:13:50 I'm learning to cook in my spare time.

01:13:54 - Then I think I'll marry you.

01:13:56 - Oh, I get it.

01:13:58 You wanna make an honest cook of me.

01:14:01 Comes in on wheels in this joint.

01:14:04 (gentle music)

01:14:07 - There you are.

01:14:26 How's it look?

01:14:27 - Wonderful.

01:14:29 - That's what I thought.

01:14:34 Now then, don't be formal, just pitch in.

01:14:36 Here you are.

01:14:41 - I'm afraid my mouth's not quite big enough.

01:14:54 - I'll measure it next time and make them to size.

01:14:58 - A little hard to lift, too.

01:15:03 - In fact, I think I'll take those measurements right now.

01:15:06 And that's what I wait for, all day.

01:15:21 - That's why I rush home without even changing my costume.

01:15:24 - We're forgetting that we're hungry.

01:15:32 Would you like a sandwich?

01:15:34 - Thank you, I still have a little work on this one.

01:15:36 Norman, will you unhook my dress?

01:15:49 I can't breathe.

01:15:50 - You know, all the time I thought it was the kiss

01:15:54 that made you breathless.

01:15:56 A lot of hooks.

01:15:58 Why don't you have a zipper?

01:16:00 - That's a good idea.

01:16:02 - You got it?

01:16:03 - Yes.

01:16:04 - Don't look now, but I think that guy on your left

01:16:18 is in love with you.

01:16:19 - I hope so.

01:16:21 (phone buzzing)

01:16:30 (phone buzzing)

01:16:32 - It's the doorbell.

01:16:38 - Is it?

01:16:39 Maybe they'll go away.

01:16:40 - Oh, they never do at a time like this.

01:16:43 Come here.

01:16:44 Just a minute, dear.

01:16:47 I'll be right back.

01:16:48 - Does Vicki Lester live here?

01:16:56 - Yes, I got a package for her.

01:16:58 I'll sign for her.

01:16:59 - Who are you?

01:17:00 - I'm her husband.

01:17:02 - Oh, sure.

01:17:03 Sign right here, Mr. Lester.

01:17:28 - Package for you.

01:17:29 Oh, and by the way, I forgot to tell you,

01:17:31 they want you for a benefit

01:17:35 to Shrine Auditorium next Wednesday night.

01:17:38 I told them I'd ask you.

01:17:39 And--

01:17:41 - Oh, darling, I don't wanna hear about that now.

01:17:43 - Well, you better wait 'til I finish before I forget them all.

01:17:45 The Academy dinner secretary phoned.

01:17:50 She wants to know if you want a table reserved for you.

01:17:53 Oh, yes, Artie Carver called.

01:17:57 And asked if I'd use my influence with you

01:17:59 to get him an interview.

01:18:01 I told him I'd try.

01:18:02 That was all, I think.

01:18:06 - Oh, Norman.

01:18:08 Let's don't talk about those things now.

01:18:10 We're forgetting the wonderful food you prepared.

01:18:13 - Oh, I'm not very hungry now.

01:18:16 I think I'll fix me a little drink, hmm?

01:18:19 - But, Norman.

01:18:24 (dramatic music)

01:18:27 (audience applauding)

01:18:37 - I wish Norman would come.

01:18:42 - Oh, stop worrying.

01:18:43 And think how nice that statuette's going to look

01:18:45 on your mantelpiece.

01:18:46 - Do you suppose anything's happened to him?

01:18:47 - But of course not.

01:18:49 He's just been held up in traffic.

01:18:50 You think about that statuette.

01:18:51 - And now we arrive at the climax

01:18:53 of the annual dinner of the Academy

01:18:55 of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

01:18:58 The highest award within our power to bestow.

01:19:01 We have already applauded with our hearts

01:19:03 as well as our hands,

01:19:04 while awards have been given those gentlemen

01:19:07 who during the past year have rendered distinguished service

01:19:10 to the motion picture industry.

01:19:12 We now pay honor to the ladies.

01:19:14 Or rather, to one lady.

01:19:16 We offer to her the Academy Award

01:19:18 for the finest performance of the past year.

01:19:20 She has already had the world's acclaim,

01:19:23 but this is the tribute of her fellow workers,

01:19:25 the men and women of this industry.

01:19:27 It is not only my pleasure,

01:19:29 but my privilege to present this award

01:19:31 to the actress who created the unforgettable Anna

01:19:34 in "Dream Without End."

01:19:37 Miss Vicki Lester.

01:19:38 (audience applauding)

01:19:42 (audience cheering)

01:19:45 - What more can we say, Miss Lester?

01:20:00 This says it all for us.

01:20:02 (audience applauding)

01:20:06 (audience cheering)

01:20:09 - Ladies and gentlemen,

01:20:20 when something like this happens to you

01:20:24 and you try to tell how you feel about it,

01:20:27 you find that out of all the words in the world,

01:20:30 there are only two that really mean anything.

01:20:34 Thank you.

01:20:37 All I can do is to say them to you from my heart.

01:20:40 All I can do is to keep on saying them.

01:20:43 - Hooray, that's fine!

01:20:45 - Hold this thing.

01:20:46 - That's a very pretty speech, my dear.

01:20:47 - Just a moment. - Very pretty.

01:20:49 You said the right thing.

01:20:51 I wanna be the very first one to congratulate you.

01:20:54 Now let's turn that valuable little piece of brick abrack.

01:20:58 Now I wanna make a speech.

01:21:00 Gentlemen of the Academy and fellow suckers,

01:21:05 I got one of those once for a best performance.

01:21:07 They don't mean a thing.

01:21:08 People get 'em every year.

01:21:10 What I want's a special award,

01:21:12 something nobody else can get.

01:21:14 I want a statue for the worst performance of the year.

01:21:18 In fact, I want three statues

01:21:21 for the three worst performances of the year

01:21:24 because I've earned them.

01:21:26 And every single one of you

01:21:29 that saw those last masterpieces of mine

01:21:32 knows that I've earned them.

01:21:33 Libby, start the music.

01:21:35 - What I'm here to find out is,

01:21:38 do I get 'em or do I get 'em?

01:21:40 Now answer, yes or no?

01:21:43 (dramatic orchestral music)

01:21:49 - Come on, darling.

01:21:54 Let's go and sit down.

01:21:55 (dramatic orchestral music)

01:21:59 Come on, Owen, sit with us.

01:22:06 - Glad to see you, Norman.

01:22:08 - Hello, Norman.

01:22:09 - Well, Norman, how are you?

01:22:15 - Hi, Oliver.

01:22:16 - My dear, do let me congratulate you.

01:22:20 You must be terribly proud and happy tonight.

01:22:23 - Thank you.

01:22:25 (dramatic orchestral music)

01:22:28 - Somebody give me a drink.

01:22:34 (dramatic orchestral music)

01:23:02 - Oliver, nice of you to come to my dressing room.

01:23:05 - Vicki, how are you?

01:23:06 - I missed you.

01:23:07 Everyone's missed you.

01:23:08 Have a nice trip.

01:23:09 - Well, a three-month tour of the theater circuit

01:23:10 scarcely comes under the head of pleasure,

01:23:12 but the way they're screaming for your pictures

01:23:14 all over the country.

01:23:16 Miss Lester, if I may talk sharp, you are a knockout.

01:23:19 - Thank you.

01:23:20 It's good to hear that.

01:23:21 - You've been crying.

01:23:24 - A little.

01:23:27 - How's Norman?

01:23:29 - He's...

01:23:30 Well, he's trying awfully hard, Oliver.

01:23:39 - Letting Norman leave this studio

01:23:40 was the hardest thing I ever did.

01:23:42 There was nothing else I could do.

01:23:45 - I know.

01:23:46 - Has he been...

01:23:47 Is he all right?

01:23:49 - He's gone to his sanitarium.

01:23:52 He really wants to stop drinking,

01:23:55 and I think he could only...

01:23:58 - Well, perhaps if he could start working again,

01:24:01 there would be some encouragement.

01:24:03 - Oliver, could you...

01:24:07 Could you do that?

01:24:08 - Yes.

01:24:09 - Oh, thank you.

01:24:11 But he mustn't ever know I told you.

01:24:13 - He won't know, and you mustn't worry.

01:24:15 I want you to keep up your good work in this picture.

01:24:18 - I'll try, Oliver.

01:24:20 That's the one thing I can do for you.

01:24:22 (gentle music)

01:24:24 - If you'll just sit here, Mr. Niles,

01:24:30 I'll have Mr. Maine brought down.

01:24:32 - Thank you.

01:24:33 Brought down.

01:24:36 - Hello, Oliver.

01:24:52 Welcome to Liberty Hall.

01:24:53 - Hello, Norman.

01:24:55 - Oh.

01:24:57 No, no, Mr. Niles isn't slipping me a case of scotch, Cuddles.

01:25:01 This is just a handshake.

01:25:02 This is Cuddles, Oliver, my social secretary.

01:25:06 We go everywhere together.

01:25:08 - How are you feeling, Norman?

01:25:09 - Fine.

01:25:10 Getting along remarkably well, Cuddles tells me.

01:25:12 He says you ought to see some of the boys.

01:25:14 (Oliver whistles)

01:25:15 (Cuddles laughs)

01:25:16 Let's sit down.

01:25:19 Cuddles, we really don't need you.

01:25:22 - Touching, isn't it?

01:25:26 Can't bear to have me out of his sight.

01:25:28 - Are you comfortable here, Norman?

01:25:29 - Comfortable.

01:25:30 It's positively luxurious.

01:25:32 They even have iron bars in the windows

01:25:34 to keep out the draft.

01:25:35 (Oliver laughs)

01:25:36 - How much longer are you going to be here?

01:25:38 - Oh, well, I'm really cured now.

01:25:40 I'm just staying on for an extra week or two

01:25:43 to get in good shape.

01:25:46 After all, there's no particular hurry

01:25:49 to return to the cameras.

01:25:51 - That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

01:25:54 I've got a script with a fine part for you in it.

01:25:56 - Hey, Oliver, that's great.

01:26:01 That's great.

01:26:02 Who plays opposite me?

01:26:07 - Well, it is not exactly the lead.

01:26:10 Young Pemberton's doing that.

01:26:12 But I tell you frankly,

01:26:12 I consider your part better than the lead.

01:26:15 - Oh, I see.

01:26:18 It's better than the lead.

01:26:21 - Well, of course, it isn't terribly long,

01:26:23 but it's one of those parts

01:26:24 that makes an impression on you.

01:26:25 They'll be thinking about you all through the picture.

01:26:29 - Well, the thing is, Oliver,

01:26:30 I'm pretty well set at another studio.

01:26:33 I'm not at liberty at the moment to tell you which one.

01:26:37 You know yourself how those things are.

01:26:39 - Of course.

01:26:40 - But it's a big picture.

01:26:41 It's one of the biggest of the year.

01:26:42 And the part.

01:26:44 Every act in Hollywood will give his teeth to play.

01:26:46 - Well, that's fine, Norman.

01:26:48 Naturally, that will tie you up for a while,

01:26:50 but we won't get to this picture for some time.

01:26:52 And perhaps if you want to consider it for later on,

01:26:54 - Well, I tell you, Oliver,

01:26:55 you'd better not count on me.

01:26:58 See, I've got several pictures lined up after this one.

01:27:01 Then they're talking to me about England.

01:27:03 You know, they're doing some very interesting things

01:27:06 over there, you know.

01:27:07 - Hey.

01:27:07 - What is it, Cuddle?

01:27:09 Speak right out.

01:27:10 We all love you.

01:27:11 - Your dinner.

01:27:12 - Oh, yeah, we dine at 5.30 here.

01:27:15 Makes the nights longer.

01:27:17 - Well, goodbye, Norman.

01:27:21 I'm glad to see you're getting along so well.

01:27:22 - I'll be out in no time.

01:27:24 I'll have to introduce myself all over to a lot of people.

01:27:27 They won't know me when I'm not drinking.

01:27:30 Goodbye.

01:27:31 - Goodbye, Norman.

01:27:31 - Thanks for dropping in.

01:27:32 - That's fine.

01:27:33 - Yeah.

01:27:35 Well, Cuddles, alone at last, eh?

01:27:40 - Eh?

01:27:41 (upbeat music)

01:27:48 (upbeat music)

01:27:50 (upbeat music)

01:28:14 (upbeat music)

01:28:17 - Oh, Bert, Sam.

01:28:27 How are you, Marion?

01:28:28 - Oh, hello.

01:28:29 - Hello.

01:28:30 - Hello, Normie.

01:28:31 Glad to see you.

01:28:36 - How I hate to run into these has-beens.

01:28:42 They give me the creeps.

01:28:43 - Me too.

01:28:44 He was good while he had it,

01:28:46 and he had it quite a while.

01:28:48 - Hello.

01:28:50 - Hello, Mr. Maine.

01:28:51 I haven't seen you in a long time.

01:28:53 - No, I've been resting.

01:28:55 Ginger ale, please.

01:28:56 - Ginger ale and what?

01:28:58 - Ginger ale and ginger ale.

01:29:01 - A new leaf?

01:29:02 - A whole new book.

01:29:03 Thank you.

01:29:06 - Scotch straight.

01:29:10 - Hello, Libby.

01:29:13 - Why, it's Mr. America of yesteryear.

01:29:17 Do they let you wander about now without a keeper?

01:29:20 - Oh, sure I am.

01:29:21 I'm a trustee now.

01:29:22 Didn't expect to find you at Santa Anita.

01:29:25 What do they do with the actors while you're away?

01:29:29 - Oh, they cut 'em into slices and fry 'em with eggs.

01:29:32 I suppose you'll be here all the time

01:29:40 now that you've retired from the hurly burly

01:29:44 of the silver screen.

01:29:45 - Well, we're living down in Malibu now,

01:29:49 pretty lonesome with Esther away working all day.

01:29:53 - Well, I wouldn't squawk about that if I were you.

01:29:55 It's nice to have somebody in the family making a living.

01:29:59 - Oh, wait a minute, Libby.

01:30:00 I don't wanna forget that we're friends.

01:30:03 - Friends, my eye.

01:30:05 Say, listen, I got you out of jams because I had to.

01:30:08 It was my job, not because I was your friend.

01:30:10 I don't like you and I never have liked you.

01:30:13 Nothing made me happier than to see

01:30:15 all those cute little pranks of yours

01:30:17 finally catch up with you

01:30:18 and land you on your celebrated face.

01:30:21 - Pretty work, Libby.

01:30:22 Always wait 'til they're down, then kick 'em.

01:30:25 - I don't feel sorry for you.

01:30:27 You fixed yourself nice and comfortable.

01:30:29 You can live off your wife now.

01:30:31 She'll buy you drinks and put up with you

01:30:33 even though nobody else will.

01:30:37 - Oh, Tarzan!

01:30:38 - Get up and look out.

01:30:40 (crowd shouting)

01:30:42 - Wait a minute, wait a minute.

01:30:46 - Come on outside for you, Wester.

01:30:48 - I'm Norman Maine.

01:30:49 - Well, that's not my fault.

01:30:50 - Oh, don't bother to torture him out.

01:30:52 He's harmless.

01:30:53 - All right, Mr. Libby, if you say so.

01:30:54 - Sure, let him go.

01:30:55 What can he do?

01:30:56 He can't fight any better than he can act.

01:30:58 - It's Norman Maine.

01:30:59 - Oh, he's drunk again.

01:31:00 - He's been drunk for years.

01:31:02 (crowd chattering)

01:31:05 - Give me a scotch, double.

01:31:19 Leave the bottle here.

01:31:23 - Vicki, you'll be ill.

01:31:31 Why don't you try to get a little sleep?

01:31:33 - But he's been gone four days.

01:31:35 Four days and not a word.

01:31:36 Oliver, I can't.

01:31:43 I just can't.

01:31:44 - Hello?

01:31:48 No, this is Oliver Niles speaking.

01:31:50 What?

01:31:51 Where?

01:31:52 Thank you.

01:31:55 - What is it?

01:31:56 - Nothing, nothing.

01:31:57 - Oliver, tell me.

01:31:57 - He's in the night court.

01:31:59 He's been arrested on a drunk charge.

01:32:00 He's all right.

01:32:01 He isn't hurt.

01:32:01 - Get him out.

01:32:02 - I'm going with you.

01:32:03 - Vicki, it isn't any place for you.

01:32:04 And if it gets in the papers, they'll be--

01:32:05 - Why do I care about the papers?

01:32:06 I'm going with you.

01:32:07 - Division 30, Municipal Court,

01:32:16 County Los Angeles, now in session.

01:32:17 The Honorable George J. Parrish presiding.

01:32:19 Be seated, please.

01:32:20 - Were you able to do anything?

01:32:23 - Judge wouldn't even see me.

01:32:25 - Ready, your Honor.

01:32:31 I want to advise you that you're entitled

01:32:33 to be represented by a counsel,

01:32:35 to be confronted by the witnesses

01:32:36 that may testify against you,

01:32:38 to compel witnesses to attend on your behalf

01:32:40 to a public and speedy trial by the court or by a jury,

01:32:44 and the right to be admitted to bail.

01:32:45 - Call the first five.

01:32:47 - Gregory, Payne, Payne, Rodriguez, Cuff.

01:32:50 Come on, boys, get over here.

01:32:52 Go ahead, move along.

01:32:54 - William Gregory.

01:32:58 (men mumbling)

01:33:02 Plain drunk, picked up at Fifth and Town.

01:33:04 Asleep in the gutter.

01:33:05 14 similar offenses in the past six months.

01:33:07 - Still at it, Gregory.

01:33:08 How do you plead?

01:33:10 - I don't feel so good.

01:33:11 - I didn't ask you how you feel.

01:33:13 I asked you how you plead.

01:33:14 - Forgive me, I can't speak.

01:33:16 - When did you get out the last time?

01:33:18 - Just before Christmas.

01:33:21 - Well, I'm sorry you'll have to miss New Year's,

01:33:22 but you'll be out in time for Washington's birthday.

01:33:24 60 days.

01:33:26 - Milton Rails.

01:33:27 - Plain drunk, picked up on Brooklyn Avenue.

01:33:34 Given treatment at receiving hospital,

01:33:35 then removed to jail.

01:33:37 - How old are you, Rails?

01:33:38 - 17, sir.

01:33:40 - Did you take a good look at those men

01:33:42 in the cell with you last night?

01:33:43 - Yes, sir.

01:33:46 - And have you taken a good look at yourself this morning?

01:33:49 - No, sir.

01:33:50 - I suggest that you do.

01:33:52 $5 for two days.

01:33:53 - Thank you, sir.

01:33:54 - $5 for two days.

01:33:55 Sentence suspended.

01:33:58 - Oh, Judge.

01:34:00 - Alfred Henkel.

01:34:02 More commonly known as Norman Maine.

01:34:04 - Drunk and disorderly.

01:34:07 Cracked car into tree at sunset in Coronado.

01:34:09 Evidently been drinking for days.

01:34:11 Resisted arrest and injured one of the resting officers.

01:34:15 - How do you plead?

01:34:16 - Guilty.

01:34:18 - You're Norman Maine, the actor, aren't you?

01:34:23 You've come pretty low, haven't you?

01:34:25 There isn't a man here who's had the advantages

01:34:27 that you've had.

01:34:27 Look what you've done with him.

01:34:29 You're nothing but an irresponsible drunk,

01:34:31 driving about the streets with the power

01:34:32 to inflict death or injury on innocent people.

01:34:35 I think we'd better deny you that power for a while.

01:34:38 90 days in the city jail.

01:34:41 - Please wait.

01:34:42 I'm his wife.

01:34:52 - Yes, I recognize you, Miss Lester.

01:34:53 - Please, Judge.

01:34:58 I promise you this won't happen again.

01:35:01 I'll be responsible for him.

01:35:04 If you just won't send him there.

01:35:08 - You realize that this man, when drunk,

01:35:11 is obviously a menace to public safety?

01:35:14 And you realize too, Miss Lester,

01:35:18 the responsibility you'll be assuming

01:35:19 to this court and to the Commonwealth.

01:35:22 - I do.

01:35:23 - Sentence suspended.

01:35:28 Prisoner remanded to custody of wife.

01:35:30 - Thank you.

01:35:33 - You can get him at the jail entrance, madam.

01:35:35 - Jose Rodriguez.

01:35:38 - Plain drunk, picked up at First and Main.

01:35:42 Second offense.

01:35:43 - How do you plead?

01:35:45 - I think I'm guilty, Your Honor.

01:35:48 - 60 days.

01:35:49 - Ah.

01:35:50 - I'm so tired.

01:36:07 - Hold it, Mr. May, protect him.

01:36:09 - Oh, no, please.

01:36:10 - What about a statement for the press?

01:36:10 - Oh, no, please.

01:36:12 (dramatic music)

01:36:15 - He's still asleep.

01:36:28 He's been asleep nearly all day.

01:36:30 - That's the best thing for him.

01:36:32 - It's awful to see this happen to someone you love.

01:36:36 I know in your heart that it can't get any better.

01:36:38 I only know that all I can do now

01:36:41 is stay with him and try to help him.

01:36:43 - So will I.

01:36:44 And between us, we'll take care of him.

01:36:48 - You're very fond of him, aren't you, Oliver?

01:36:50 - Well, I'm very fond of both of them.

01:36:52 - Then I know you'll understand what I have to tell you.

01:36:57 And after what happened last night,

01:36:58 I think you already know what it is.

01:37:00 I can't do any more pictures.

01:37:03 I'm going away for good with Norman.

01:37:05 - You can't do that, Vicki.

01:37:07 You're at the very peak of your success,

01:37:08 and you've worked so hard to achieve it.

01:37:11 - That's what's been wrong.

01:37:13 I've thought it all out.

01:37:15 Maybe if I hadn't been away from him so much,

01:37:17 last night and what went before, it wouldn't have happened.

01:37:21 I know it's too late to think about that now,

01:37:23 but it may not be too late to go away with him

01:37:26 and start over somewhere.

01:37:28 - It's your life you're giving up, Vicki.

01:37:30 - So I can try to give Norman back his.

01:37:34 Can you honestly tell me I'm wrong to do it?

01:37:39 (dramatic music)

01:37:43 - No, Vicki.

01:37:44 I cannot honestly tell you that.

01:37:47 - Then there'll be no more Vicki Lester.

01:37:53 - Come on, walk to the door with me.

01:38:01 (dramatic music)

01:38:04 - Goodbye, Vicki Lester.

01:38:16 You were a grand girl.

01:38:17 Good luck, Mrs. Norman Maine.

01:38:20 - Goodbye.

01:38:22 (door closes)

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01:39:11 (dramatic music)

01:39:14 - Hey, darling.

01:39:41 - It's Mrs. Maine coming in to apologize again.

01:39:43 - I'm sorry, dear, but it isn't you.

01:39:49 - What other troubles have you got?

01:39:53 - None.

01:39:54 I was just playing a scene with myself.

01:39:58 - Now look, I'm just coming out of the jitters

01:40:02 and you're just going into them.

01:40:03 This is a swell household.

01:40:07 - Isn't it?

01:40:08 - I'll tell you what we'll do.

01:40:10 I'll promise to brace up if you'll go on the wagon.

01:40:13 - I guess I have been drinking too much.

01:40:17 - You know what I'm gonna do?

01:40:21 I'm going to be an athlete.

01:40:23 - You mean with great big muscles and everything?

01:40:25 - Well, roughly speaking, yeah.

01:40:27 - Gonna join the YMCA?

01:40:31 - No, that'd cost too much.

01:40:32 I'm going wading out in our front yard.

01:40:34 - Now? - Sure.

01:40:37 - Would you like me to go with you?

01:40:40 - Sure, if you'd like to.

01:40:42 - Normie, I don't think I will.

01:40:45 It might spoil this beautiful natural way.

01:40:47 - Yeah, I guess that's right.

01:40:50 But darling, look, could you have a hot tarty?

01:40:52 I mean some hot soup for me when I come back?

01:40:57 - Some hot soup?

01:40:59 - And I'll make some of those nice sandwiches.

01:41:01 - Normie, do you have to?

01:41:03 (both laughing)

01:41:06 (dramatic music)

01:41:08 - Come on, darling.

01:41:15 - I don't stay in too long.

01:41:18 - Hey!

01:41:26 You mind if I take just one more look?

01:41:33 (dramatic music)

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01:42:06 (dramatic music)

01:42:09 (dramatic music)

01:42:11 (dramatic music)

01:42:14 (upbeat music)

01:42:29 - First drink of water he had in 20 years.

01:42:41 And then he had to get it by accident.

01:42:44 (laughing)

01:42:46 Pardon?

01:42:48 How do you wire congratulations to the Pacific Ocean?

01:42:53 (laughing)

01:42:55 - Vicki, it's Norm!

01:43:00 - Oh, you can't see her face!

01:43:02 - Hello, Vicki.

01:43:06 (crowd chattering)

01:43:09 - Get away, can't you?

01:43:24 - Come on, Vicki, let's see your face.

01:43:25 Vicki, will you sign my book for me?

01:43:27 Right, this is Norman Maine.

01:43:29 - Don't you care, Vicki, you get over it.

01:43:31 Stand back, can't you?

01:43:36 Don't you cry, dearie, he wasn't so much.

01:43:40 (screaming)

01:43:42 (dramatic music)

01:44:05 - Do you mind if I take just one more look?

01:44:09 - Here are the paychecks for the servants, Graves.

01:44:34 You'll find a very nice bonus in each one.

01:44:36 Miss Lester asked me to thank you

01:44:38 for your kindness and service.

01:44:40 - If there's anything I can do for the little lady,

01:44:42 I should be glad to do it.

01:44:43 - She would appreciate your attending

01:44:44 to the closing of the Beverly Hills house.

01:44:46 - Put down those drunks!

01:44:48 Put it down, I say!

01:44:50 Well, where is she?

01:44:54 - In the bedroom, who are you?

01:44:56 - I'm her grandmother.

01:44:58 Get out of the way.

01:44:59 (dramatic music)

01:45:03 - Lester, Granny darling.

01:45:05 Oh, I'm so glad to see you.

01:45:09 What made you come?

01:45:10 Oh, I know when I'm needed.

01:45:12 - Now get out of here, go on,

01:45:14 get out of here, all of you.

01:45:15 I want to talk to my granddaughter alone.

01:45:18 - I came just as quickly as I could.

01:45:20 But I'm going home, I sent you a wire yesterday.

01:45:23 - Sit down.

01:45:32 - Is it true that you're going to quit the movies?

01:45:35 - I never want to hear them again.

01:45:37 - What are you running away from, my dear?

01:45:43 - I'm not running away.

01:45:44 It's just that I can't go on,

01:45:46 my heart isn't in it anymore.

01:45:48 - Once I told you, if you get what you want,

01:45:52 you have to give your heart in exchange.

01:45:54 And you said you were willing, do you remember?

01:45:56 - I remember.

01:46:00 - It seems to me that you've got more

01:46:01 than you bargained for.

01:46:03 More fame, more success, even more personal happiness.

01:46:07 Maybe more unhappiness.

01:46:11 But you did make a bargain.

01:46:14 And now you're whining over it.

01:46:16 I don't think I'd feel so very proud of myself

01:46:20 if I were you, Lester.

01:46:22 - I'm not, Granny.

01:46:23 My mind's made up.

01:46:26 - Then I'm sorry I gave you the money to come out here.

01:46:28 It was just waste--

01:46:29 - Oh, but Granny--

01:46:30 - I was proud of you, Lester.

01:46:32 I was proud to be the grandmother of Vicki Lester.

01:46:35 It gave me something to live for.

01:46:37 Now I have an enemy.

01:46:40 - I know.

01:46:44 I want to be strong, but I can't go on.

01:46:47 - You must.

01:46:50 Tragedy is the test of courage.

01:46:53 If you can meet it bravely,

01:46:54 it will leave you bigger than it found you.

01:46:57 If not, then you'll have to live all your life

01:47:00 with a coward, because no matter where you may run,

01:47:03 you can never run away from yourself.

01:47:05 I never knew Norman Maine.

01:47:10 He wrote me a very sweet letter when you were married.

01:47:13 He said you told him how much I meant to you.

01:47:17 And I know just how much you must have meant to him.

01:47:21 You know, Lester, I can't believe that wherever he is,

01:47:27 he can be very happy,

01:47:29 knowing that his death broke the spirit

01:47:31 of the little girl he praised me so highly for raising.

01:47:35 And I can't believe that he can be very proud,

01:47:39 knowing that all his great love did for you

01:47:43 was to make you a quitter.

01:47:45 - The car is ready, Miss Lester.

01:47:50 We'll have to go now to make the train.

01:47:52 (dramatic music)

01:47:56 - Put the car back in the garage.

01:47:59 - President, you're my queen.

01:48:03 - The entire fiction industry has come

01:48:09 to the Chinese Theater for this opening tonight.

01:48:11 It has come to pay tribute to a great star

01:48:13 on a long-awaited return to the screen

01:48:16 in what has been called her greatest performance.

01:48:18 It has come to pay tribute to the girl herself,

01:48:21 the girl who has won the heart of Hollywood,

01:48:23 the girl who has won the heart of the world,

01:48:26 Miss Vicki Lester.

01:48:27 And if I'm not mistaken,

01:48:30 Miss Lester's car has just driven up.

01:48:32 Yes, it is she.

01:48:34 (audience applauding)

01:48:37 - I hope this doesn't scare you too much.

01:48:51 - I scare very slowly, Mr. Lester.

01:48:53 - Oh, don't be a fool, young man.

01:48:55 - Just smile, folks, please.

01:48:57 - They'll have your mug, I mean your face,

01:49:05 plastered across half the papers in the country tomorrow.

01:49:08 - How do I look?

01:49:09 - Oh, you look swell.

01:49:10 - You're a liar, but I like you.

01:49:12 - And here's Miss Lester's grandma.

01:49:14 Won't you say a few words to the radio audience, please?

01:49:17 - Say something, laddie.

01:49:18 - You know, we've got a thing like that back home

01:49:22 where they all listen in on,

01:49:23 we call it a party line.

01:49:24 (laughing)

01:49:26 - Won't you say something, please?

01:49:27 They're listening.

01:49:28 - Maybe some of you people listening in

01:49:33 dream about coming to Hollywood.

01:49:35 And maybe some of you get pretty discouraged.

01:49:38 Well, when you do, you just think about me.

01:49:42 It took me over 70,

01:49:44 60 years to get here,

01:49:48 but here I am, and here I mean to stay.

01:49:52 (laughing)

01:49:53 - Thank you very much.

01:49:54 (audience applauding)

01:49:58 - Miss Lester.

01:50:06 This microphone is on an international hookup.

01:50:14 Throughout the world, your fans are hoping

01:50:15 that you'll say a few words to them.

01:50:17 (gentle music)

01:50:20 - Hello, everybody.

01:50:26 This is Mrs. Norman Maine.

01:50:30 (audience applauding)

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