A man who is estranged from his wealthy family reconciles at Christmas with help from a homeless little match girl.
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00:01:43 [Cat meowing]
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00:02:03 Get out of here, you meany squealer!
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00:02:16 You down there, you go away or I'll call the police!
00:02:20 The name's Molly and you shouldn't throw shoes at people!
00:02:25 Is that so? What are you doing down there? Robbing us blind, I'll betcha!
00:02:30 I catch you around here again, I'll fix ya!
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00:03:16 Um, Lindsay?
00:03:22 Mother! Freddie Walton is coming to our Christmas party! I can't believe it!
00:03:29 Should I seat him next to Neville?
00:03:31 Don't put him anywhere near Neville!
00:03:33 Well, I could put him next to Greta Sweeney.
00:03:36 Brilliant, Mother! Do you think Greta will take our picture for the society page?
00:03:41 Maybe.
00:03:47 Miss Lindsay's muffins, Madam.
00:03:49 Oh yes, thank you, Bridget. Bridges, did you ring up the florist about the trees?
00:03:53 Barring an act of God, it should be here this afternoon, Madam.
00:04:04 Thank you, Bridges.
00:04:08 Patrick, put the presents in the study.
00:04:18 Good morning, dear.
00:04:20 Where were you off to so early this morning?
00:04:23 Can't a man have his secrets at Christmas?
00:04:25 Daddy, did you hear? Freddie Walton is coming to the party! Isn't that just grand?
00:04:30 Oh, well, now we're not having a horde of fraternity boys, are we, Frances?
00:04:35 One is hardly a horde, dear.
00:04:37 Good. Walter Churchfield and I have business to talk about.
00:04:41 And I don't want a lot of that bulla-bulla nonsense going on, you hear?
00:04:45 Daddy, you're so stuffy!
00:04:47 I would, honestly. Can't you put aside business for Christmas, at least?
00:04:51 Not with a man like Churchfield.
00:04:53 Besides, it's a father's task to provide, Frances. There's no time off for holidays.
00:05:00 So, where's Neville?
00:05:03 Three sheets of the wind in a rowboat, I bet.
00:05:06 You mean he's been out all night again?
00:05:08 I'm afraid so, dear.
00:05:11 Well, it's time I had a talk with that boy.
00:05:14 Daddy, can I have the car this afternoon for some shopping?
00:05:18 Oh, shopping, huh?
00:05:22 Well, Patrick can drive you, after he takes me to the club.
00:05:25 Oh, I knew you'd say yes.
00:05:28 You spoil her, hey, Wood?
00:05:33 That's what daughters are for.
00:05:36 And sons?
00:05:38 Oh, now, don't start, Frances.
00:05:41 Hey, Wood, it's Christmas. Can't you at least...
00:05:45 Neville is incorrigible. I said I'd talk to the boy, but I don't know what good it'll do.
00:05:50 I'm not talking about Neville.
00:05:53 Joe is not setting foot in this house.
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00:06:58 What's going on?
00:07:00 The landlord's tossed us out on Christmas Eve, that's what.
00:07:03 He can't do that.
00:07:05 Yeah, I thought we had 60 days.
00:07:09 Not anymore. Talk to the police chief.
00:07:12 He's got his hand in this for sure.
00:07:15 [car engine]
00:07:20 I should get back in case there's any trouble.
00:07:23 There's not going to be any trouble.
00:07:25 But what about Joe Dutton over at the dispatch?
00:07:27 He'll put us on the front page for sure.
00:07:29 He'll leave that boy scout and his penny weekly to me.
00:07:32 But Joe and his father have been at each other for years.
00:07:35 The Duttons can't buy Chitlins' whole stay without the dispatch on its back.
00:07:40 Listen, Donnelly, nobody's gonna hear about anything
00:07:44 until I am good and ready to break the news.
00:07:47 Haywood Dutton included.
00:07:49 You mean he doesn't know we're throwing these people out?
00:07:52 That's right. Haywood Dutton knows nothing.
00:07:55 All he knows is that I'm the cop that fixes his kids' parking tickets.
00:07:59 Comes to me for nickel and dime favors,
00:08:02 and when I come through, he tosses me a box of candy for the missus.
00:08:06 Well, this time, good old Murphy's
00:08:10 bucking for a little bit more than a pound of chocolate cherries.
00:08:13 We're kicking people out on a short notice. It's risky business.
00:08:16 We'll just wait until their 60 days are up.
00:08:19 Because, Donnelly, you don't win big by playing it safe.
00:08:23 Now, Dutton's got a buyer, Mr. Walter Churchfield.
00:08:27 There is a man of real power and influence in this community.
00:08:32 And Walter's got a deal going. But he's got a problem.
00:08:35 He's got to roll this over before the end of the year to avoid the tax man.
00:08:39 So Walter wants Fennell Street cleared pronto.
00:08:44 And he doesn't want Haywood Dutton to get by us.
00:08:47 So Walter Churchfield's the one who wants everybody out.
00:08:51 But what about Joe Dutton and the dispatch?
00:08:53 If he suggests his father leaving people homeless,
00:08:56 he won't sit still for anybody getting away with it.
00:08:59 Relax, Donnelly. The Dutton feud is just the smokescreen we need to get away with this.
00:09:04 The more Joe thinks his father's a villain,
00:09:07 the less time he's got to go snooping around.
00:09:10 - I hope you're right. - I know I'm right.
00:09:13 In 60 days, Donnelly, you could be working for Port City's new commissioner of police.
00:09:19 Matches?
00:09:21 Donnelly, get rid of her.
00:09:26 What a long little girl.
00:09:28 Matches? Fifty to a buck. Strike anywhere.
00:09:32 Go home, kid.
00:09:34 I don't have one.
00:09:37 Donnelly?
00:09:39 Donnelly?
00:09:41 We can't take this lying down, David.
00:10:02 Tell Joe we're counting on him. There's a meeting at the store in half an hour.
00:10:06 It's a little bit of a boil inside. You tell Joe Dutton he can come to the meeting
00:10:10 or he can side with that rich father of his.
00:10:13 - It's up to him. - Calm down, Kennerly. This isn't county court.
00:10:20 Get down.
00:10:48 You don't have to go so far.
00:10:50 I'm gonna go.
00:10:52 Come on, hurry, honey.
00:10:54 Get out of the way.
00:10:59 I won't let you down, Mr. Churchill.
00:11:01 You won't be a renter in Fennel Street come Monday.
00:11:04 And you'll take care of Heywood Dutton.
00:11:07 With pleasure, sir.
00:11:11 And, uh, Walter,
00:11:14 I decided to accept your kind offer
00:11:16 to make a nice present for the wife this Christmas.
00:11:19 Merry Christmas, Murphy.
00:11:22 [ Grunting ]
00:11:25 [ Grunting ]
00:11:28 [ Sighs ]
00:11:30 [ Engine Revving ]
00:11:32 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:11:57 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:11:59 [ Man Shouting ]
00:12:04 One chocolate, please.
00:12:15 I think that'll be five cents, huh?
00:12:17 But I only have a penny.
00:12:21 No money, no chocolate, huh?
00:12:23 You want charity, go see a priest.
00:12:25 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:12:27 [ Singing ]
00:12:43 ♪ Matches, get your matches ♪
00:12:47 ♪ One cent cheap, just a penny ♪
00:12:50 What are you doing here? This is my spot.
00:12:53 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:12:55 ♪ Matches, get your matches ♪
00:12:59 [ Horn Honking ]
00:13:01 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:13:03 [ Horn Honking ]
00:13:05 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
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00:13:09 ♪ Matches, get your matches ♪
00:13:14 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:13:16 ♪ Matches ♪
00:13:22 Fifty to a buck!
00:13:24 Right skinny-wear.
00:13:26 Found a light, sweetheart?
00:13:30 Mmm. Thanks.
00:13:35 They're a lifesaver.
00:13:37 How's the coffee over there?
00:13:39 Hot and cheap.
00:13:41 [ Chuckles ] Sounds like a girl.
00:13:43 Never mind.
00:13:45 Care for a cup of cocoa? I hate to drink alone.
00:13:47 Sure. Thanks.
00:13:50 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:13:52 One coffee, straight.
00:13:57 And one cocoa.
00:13:59 Alexander.
00:14:01 This is a pushcart, buddy. It ain't the Ritz.
00:14:03 One black coffee and one hot chocolate.
00:14:06 With extra cream.
00:14:08 Now you're talking.
00:14:10 Name's Neville Dutton. What's yours?
00:14:14 Molly.
00:14:16 Oh, Molly.
00:14:18 You live around here?
00:14:20 Nope.
00:14:22 I don't blame you.
00:14:24 How old are you?
00:14:27 Well...
00:14:29 About eight.
00:14:31 [ Chuckles ]
00:14:33 I apologize.
00:14:35 One never asks a lady her age.
00:14:37 All right, drink up,
00:14:39 and then get yourself another sucker.
00:14:41 Street kids, huh?
00:14:44 Always up for something.
00:14:46 Isn't everybody?
00:14:48 What's that?
00:14:51 Courage.
00:14:53 It doesn't come in a bottle.
00:14:55 All right, that's it, smarty. Beat it.
00:14:58 Go on, you heard me. You're bad for business. Scram.
00:15:01 Hey. Free country.
00:15:03 Oh, it is, huh?
00:15:05 All you playboys think you know everything.
00:15:07 Well, you can take your fancy car off my street.
00:15:09 We better get out of here.
00:15:13 Minds all night!
00:15:15 That's an excellent idea.
00:15:17 Park City Dispatch.
00:15:33 Hey, mister, want paper?
00:15:35 Morning, Molly. Morning, Joe.
00:15:41 [ Indistinct Chatter ]
00:15:43 You've got a surprise in your office.
00:15:45 Something from Santa?
00:15:47 Oh.
00:15:58 Help yourself, chief.
00:16:00 Merry Christmas, Joe. How's circulation?
00:16:02 Improving, thank you.
00:16:06 How's the eviction racket?
00:16:08 [ Chuckles ]
00:16:10 I'm just a peace officer doing me job.
00:16:13 You're a regular credit to the force, Murphy.
00:16:16 Joe, I came round to discuss the situation in Fenwood Street.
00:16:22 You got the badge? Shoot.
00:16:24 A little birdie tells me that, uh,
00:16:27 Frank Cobb and the boys are getting a rally going.
00:16:31 If they do that, I'll, uh, have to throw them all in jail.
00:16:35 Not if they have a permit.
00:16:37 That's highly unlikely in light of recent events.
00:16:42 In light of some of my father's cash.
00:16:50 Joe, I've come here to ask you to help me keep a lid on things.
00:17:05 The dispatch is gospel on the South Side.
00:17:09 I mean, everyone down here thinks you print the truth.
00:17:13 That's because I do.
00:17:15 Fair enough, fair enough.
00:17:17 But, Joe,
00:17:19 sometimes the truth hurts.
00:17:24 Big headlines will only make things worse now.
00:17:28 Be quiet about these evictions.
00:17:31 It will be doing everyone a favor.
00:17:35 You're asking me to sit on the hottest news story around here since Prohibition.
00:17:40 That's right.
00:17:41 That's the only way these people are going to be able to move out peacefully.
00:17:46 Oh, and while you're at it, Joe,
00:17:49 cool down Frank and the boys, will ya?
00:17:52 I hate seeing people in jail at Christmas.
00:17:57 Didn't know you were so chock full of the holiday spirit, Chief.
00:18:01 Well, let's just say I keep an eye out for the public good.
00:18:06 How good is home once at Christmas?
00:18:09 Don't get righteous, Joe.
00:18:13 Think about it.
00:18:15 Just don't think too long.
00:18:24 I was talking to Mr. Farnley at the bank.
00:18:28 He tells me you're having trouble making ends meet around here.
00:18:32 Terribly conservative people, bankers.
00:18:35 One smell of jail and they whip those loans back.
00:18:39 I'd hate to see the dispatch closed down.
00:18:44 Especially with your lovely wife being in the family way.
00:18:49 And leave Mary Margaret out of it.
00:18:53 Why don't you wise up and run with the winners?
00:18:56 Why don't you crawl back in my father's pocket where you belong?
00:18:59 Because I'm too big.
00:19:02 Buying tickets to the policeman's ball?
00:19:10 That Keystone just threatened to see me in jail if I don't keep quiet about Penhall Street.
00:19:14 Well, that's one way to win a Pulitzer Prize.
00:19:17 What do you got for me?
00:19:21 24 hours to move.
00:19:23 Simon LeGree couldn't have done it any better.
00:19:26 No, I don't get it.
00:19:30 My father may love the almighty dollar, but it's not his style to evict people illegally on Christmas Eve.
00:19:36 It's his company, Joe. Who else could be calling the shots?
00:19:40 We need an angle.
00:19:45 Rich people picking on poor people.
00:19:48 No, no, no, no. It's Christmas.
00:19:50 People are out buying fudge and ice skating.
00:19:52 They're not going to sit still for a lecture.
00:19:55 We need a grabber.
00:19:57 An image.
00:19:58 Something that gets their attention and then tells the story.
00:20:01 How about a face that says it all?
00:20:04 You been talking to Willie Hurst?
00:20:06 He should be this lucky.
00:20:08 Take a look at that.
00:20:10 Who in heaven's name is she?
00:20:13 A match girl David found on the street.
00:20:15 Nameless and homeless.
00:20:17 What a face, huh?
00:20:20 Rita, this is it.
00:20:22 By tonight, everybody in Port City is going to be crying their eyes out over this little girl.
00:20:27 And buying the dispatch?
00:20:28 You better believe it.
00:20:30 I want everybody to look at this picture.
00:20:34 I want you to look at this little girl.
00:20:36 She probably hasn't had a decent meal in weeks.
00:20:39 But when I am through, everybody in this town is going to know this little girl.
00:20:44 You don't throw people out of Christmas and live it down.
00:20:47 I don't care who you are.
00:20:52 What do you think, sweetheart?
00:21:10 It's like a house in a storybook.
00:21:13 You know, you meet Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear.
00:21:18 Out we go.
00:21:22 What a house.
00:21:27 I'm forever blowing bubbles at the moon.
00:21:38 Good morning, Master Neville.
00:21:41 Shall I tell Edith to fix you the usual?
00:21:44 Definitely.
00:21:45 Molly, this is Bridges.
00:21:47 The man who tolerates all of us.
00:21:50 Nice to meet you.
00:21:52 The pleasure, miss.
00:21:53 You smile.
00:21:55 Well, look what the cat dragged in.
00:21:59 Baby Bear.
00:22:01 Morning, Lindsay. You're an early bird.
00:22:03 Catching any worms?
00:22:05 Who's that?
00:22:06 Her name is Molly.
00:22:09 Where are the loved ones?
00:22:11 In the library.
00:22:13 Bonjour, ma famille.
00:22:29 Molly, meet the mighty Duttons of Port City.
00:22:35 How do you do?
00:22:37 Hello, Molly.
00:22:39 An explanation is an order, Neville.
00:22:42 Well, Father, I cannot tell a lie.
00:22:46 I single-handedly saved this little orphan girl from a rabid donut vendor.
00:22:53 Didn't I, sweetheart?
00:22:55 Yes, sir.
00:22:56 Well, now that you've rescued her, what do you plan to do?
00:23:00 Keep her.
00:23:01 Out of the question.
00:23:03 But, Father, after all, I found her.
00:23:07 Take her downstairs, give her a cup of milk, and let her run along.
00:23:10 Honestly, you two, she's a little girl, not an alley cat.
00:23:15 Come here, child.
00:23:17 Do you have a home, Molly?
00:23:26 Would you like to stay with us for a while?
00:23:30 Sure.
00:23:31 Sure.
00:23:33 Mother!
00:23:34 Frances, are you mad?
00:23:37 It's the charitable thing to do, Heywood.
00:23:40 Dutton House is not a foundling home.
00:23:42 There are orphanages for this sort of thing.
00:23:45 How do you know she isn't a runaway?
00:23:47 Well, we don't.
00:23:48 And there's no way of finding out until after the holidays, is there?
00:23:52 Besides, every child deserves a Merry Christmas.
00:23:57 Isn't that right, Molly?
00:23:59 Yes, ma'am.
00:24:01 All right, all right.
00:24:12 The child can stay for a few days.
00:24:15 But only until the proper authorities are notified.
00:24:23 She's not coming to the party, is she?
00:24:25 Don't worry, Lindsay, she won't steal your dance card.
00:24:28 Few rangs, sir.
00:24:29 Bridges, would you take, uh...
00:24:31 What's her name?
00:24:32 Molly.
00:24:33 Molly, down to Edith.
00:24:35 See that she's cared for and strictly supervised.
00:24:38 I don't want her trapping about the house, getting into things.
00:24:41 Yes, sir.
00:24:42 Well, that's settled.
00:24:45 If the office calls, I'll be in the billiard room.
00:24:48 Bridges.
00:24:52 Yes, ma'am.
00:24:53 Ask Edith to look in the charity box for some clothes.
00:24:56 I think Molly might fit into one of Lindsay's old middies.
00:25:00 Certainly, madam.
00:25:01 Come along, Molly.
00:25:03 Thank you, Mrs. Dutton. You're a very nice lady.
00:25:08 She's a smooth little operator.
00:25:17 Jealous.
00:25:18 Oh, you too, please, at your age.
00:25:21 Oh, Lindsay tries, mother.
00:25:23 But it's difficult to talk and suck your thumb at the same time.
00:25:27 He didn't bat an eye at the price.
00:25:34 He should point you to the fur and he said, "Wrap it up."
00:25:36 Mr. Dutton loves the Mrs.
00:25:37 and doesn't think anything about turning people out of their homes.
00:25:40 Hush now, Fenoula.
00:25:42 I know you have people in Fennel Street,
00:25:44 but if it wasn't for Mr. Dutton,
00:25:46 you'd have been off the boat without a penny to your name.
00:25:49 Don't bite the hand that feeds you, no.
00:25:51 And would you rather have us cower like whipped puppies, Patrick,
00:25:54 and not stand up for what's right?
00:25:55 You're paid to work, Fenoula.
00:25:57 Save your politics for Sunday in the park.
00:26:00 Who do we have here, Mr. Bridges?
00:26:02 Her name's Molly.
00:26:04 Take her and keep her busy. Tidy her up.
00:26:09 She'll be staying for a few days.
00:26:11 Is Mr. Neville's tray ready?
00:26:14 I added a little hair of the dog.
00:26:18 You could throw in the tail. I doubt it would help.
00:26:21 Well, let's have a look at you.
00:26:27 When was the last time you had a bath, dearie?
00:26:30 It's been a long time.
00:26:33 Peg, Fenoula, give her a good scrubbing,
00:26:36 and when you're finished, I'll fix her a nice bath.
00:26:40 This is what we need.
00:26:46 It's the busiest day of the year, and we're stuck babysitting Raggedy Ann.
00:26:49 Oh, to be sure. You have your hands full with Peg and Fenoula.
00:26:53 What do you mean by that?
00:26:56 Oh, don't play coy with me, Patrick.
00:26:58 I see you flirting away with the two of them.
00:27:01 Now, one of these days, you're going to have to make a choice,
00:27:05 and it may be sooner than you think.
00:27:14 Jamie, I have a Santa Claus for you.
00:27:17 Ho, ho, ho!
00:27:21 Merry Christmas!
00:27:24 Ho, ho, ho! Ha, ha, ha!
00:27:27 What are you doing up there?
00:27:29 The doctor told you to take it easy.
00:27:31 I'm not a china doll, Joe.
00:27:33 Oh, yes, you are.
00:27:43 You're frisky today.
00:27:45 Something tells me you're on to a start.
00:27:47 What do you mean?
00:27:49 Whenever you're full of yourself, you get lovey-dovey, and I get no sleep.
00:27:53 Never marry an Irish girl, Jamie.
00:27:56 Uh-oh.
00:28:00 What?
00:28:02 What is it?
00:28:05 Oh, the baby's got the hiccups, you know.
00:28:07 Hiccups?
00:28:09 Now, tell me what's up.
00:28:13 Oh, David shot a great picture this morning.
00:28:16 A little match girl that he found on Fennell Street, right in the middle of everything.
00:28:20 Nobody knows, and what is worse, nobody cares.
00:28:23 But by tonight, I'm going to have everybody in Port City trying to get a roof over her head.
00:28:28 It's bad.
00:28:32 I have a meeting that I have to get to down at the Carlisle Grocery.
00:28:36 Joe!
00:28:40 Mary Margaret is important.
00:28:42 And keeping your promise to your family isn't.
00:28:45 It's Christmas Eve, Joe.
00:28:49 Look, I am sorry, but I wasn't counting on my father pulling the rug out from under these people.
00:28:56 If you really want to help, why don't you sit down with the man face to face instead of taking pot shots at him in the paper?
00:29:02 He hasn't said a word to me in five years, Mary Margaret.
00:29:05 What makes you think he's going to listen to me now?
00:29:08 You're awfully hard on your father, Joe.
00:29:10 Well, he's hard on me.
00:29:13 I don't want to argue.
00:29:15 Go if you have to.
00:29:16 Just try and be back in time for supper.
00:29:19 Now you take care of your mom's port.
00:29:36 Come on, Jamie. Let's decorate the tree.
00:29:39 You sure do have a lot of Christmas stuff.
00:29:46 That's because I've seen a lot of Christmases.
00:29:49 We used to make such a fuss over the holidays.
00:29:53 The children and I would spend months making ornaments.
00:29:56 And then the minute December arrived, we'd start decorating the whole house.
00:30:00 Red ribbons and pine boughs all up and down the banisters.
00:30:04 A great big holly ball out in the entryway.
00:30:07 There wasn't a nook or cranny that didn't have a Santa Claus or a candy cane in it.
00:30:13 Wow.
00:30:16 And Heywood and the boys would spend hours tramping over the hills looking for the perfect tree.
00:30:23 Doesn't anybody help you decorate anymore?
00:30:26 Oh, goodness, no.
00:30:28 They're all too busy doing what they do.
00:30:33 You know, now I just call up the florist and it's all done in about an hour.
00:30:38 But I don't mind telling you, it's very nice having a little girl as a helper this year.
00:30:43 What's this?
00:30:46 This?
00:30:48 This was Neville's first stocking.
00:30:50 I made it myself.
00:30:52 Believe it or not, Neville was a very sweet little boy.
00:31:02 This is a pretty one.
00:31:04 Now this was Lindsay's when she was eight years old.
00:31:07 She was very particular about the color she wanted.
00:31:11 Lindsay's always been very particular.
00:31:15 Joe?
00:31:19 Who's Joe?
00:31:21 Joe's my eldest son.
00:31:23 Is he going to be at the party?
00:31:25 No.
00:31:30 Joe isn't allowed in the house.
00:31:34 Did he do something wrong?
00:31:37 That's hard to say, really.
00:31:40 You see, Heywood wouldn't allow Mary Margaret into the family.
00:31:46 He said it was an inappropriate marriage for her, Dutton.
00:31:50 Inappropriate?
00:31:52 What does that mean?
00:31:55 That means Protestant boys from Timber Hill don't marry Catholic girls from the South Side.
00:32:01 That's silly.
00:32:04 Hmm.
00:32:06 I tried to reason with the two of them, but they wouldn't even speak to each other.
00:32:11 I think the trouble really began when Joe turned his back on the business.
00:32:17 You see, Heywood had such high hopes for him and the company, and...
00:32:22 when Joe decided to go his own way, I think it hurt Heywood more than he ever let on.
00:32:29 Sounds like they're both pretty stubborn.
00:32:33 You're a smart little girl.
00:32:36 I made this one four years ago, when I heard Mary Margaret and Joe were expecting.
00:32:42 They had a baby boy, Jamie, after her father.
00:32:50 It's silly, but I actually thought the baby might change things.
00:32:55 [music]
00:32:58 [music]
00:33:26 One, two, three, four.
00:33:29 Ha ha!
00:33:32 [laughter]
00:33:34 Move over, bricktop!
00:33:37 [music]
00:33:53 Molly, you may go.
00:33:56 Greta Sweeney will be at the party tonight, Neville.
00:34:04 That old scandal queen.
00:34:07 Now listen to me. I am sick and tired of your escapades.
00:34:11 I want you sober and civil tonight. Walter Churchfield will be here.
00:34:15 And while I'm with him...
00:34:16 Don't tell me you're gonna try and sell him that Fennell Street dump over cookies and eggnog.
00:34:22 This isn't a game, Neville.
00:34:25 If Churchfield signs on the dotted line, it'll mean hundreds of thousands.
00:34:30 Don't we already have thousands of thousands?
00:34:33 I cannot afford any incidents. I want my family spotless. Understand?
00:34:40 Don't worry, Father.
00:34:45 I'll wash behind the ears.
00:34:48 Good. I'm glad we understand each other.
00:34:52 Tell your mother I'll be in the billiard room.
00:35:16 [music]
00:35:19 It's Joe Dutton up there.
00:35:39 I know.
00:35:41 He said he wasn't gonna make any trouble.
00:35:44 This is America Donnelly. There is no law against stupidity.
00:35:49 Well, he would Dutton's bone to find out.
00:35:52 I know he will. 'Cause I'm the one that's going to tell him.
00:35:57 Here we are.
00:36:03 Merry Christmas, Bridges.
00:36:07 Oh, but don't spoil the help, Sam. It's harder on all the rest of us.
00:36:11 Thank you very much, sir.
00:36:14 [footsteps]
00:36:16 I'd like you to help me butter up Walter Churchfield this evening.
00:36:24 You think he's really interested in Fennell Street?
00:36:27 It's good income property at a fair price. He'd be a fool to pass it by.
00:36:31 What about your tenants?
00:36:33 I gave them 60 days' notice on the first.
00:36:35 They can either move out or take their chances with the new landlord.
00:36:39 The local precinct chief is keeping an eye on things for me.
00:36:42 So far, so good.
00:36:44 Murphy tells me that everything seems to be running smoothly.
00:36:47 It's not the way the dispatch paints it.
00:36:50 The dispatch paints everything yellow.
00:36:54 You should know that by now, Sam.
00:36:58 A few renters have made appeals. It's nothing to worry about.
00:37:02 The property's mine. I have a right to sell it.
00:37:04 There's a telephone call for you, sir.
00:37:07 Excuse him.
00:37:10 I'm sorry to disturb you, Mr. Dutton, but...
00:37:13 you told me to let you know if there was any trouble down Fennell Street.
00:37:17 What?
00:37:19 But I gave them fair notice.
00:37:26 We're within our legal rights. Don't they understand?
00:37:29 Well, they're simple people, sir.
00:37:32 They believe what they read in the papers.
00:37:35 If you catch my drift.
00:37:37 If you catch my drift.
00:37:40 Yeah, I'm afraid so, sir.
00:37:42 Joe's been pretty hard-line lately, and...
00:37:45 now he's out on the street with them.
00:37:48 Oh, yes, sir. Yes, sir.
00:37:50 Yes, I saw him with me own eyes.
00:37:53 Yeah, well, before I take any action, I...
00:37:56 I thought I'd chat with you, sir.
00:37:59 Being as how he's your son, and it's the holidays and everything,
00:38:03 I might go easy on him.
00:38:06 Well, I appreciate your offer, Murphy.
00:38:08 But if he's determined to stir up trouble,
00:38:11 then you have no choice. Do your duty.
00:38:14 You heard me.
00:38:18 If my son has no respect for his family,
00:38:21 then maybe spending a night in jail will teach him some respect for law and order.
00:38:25 (door closes)
00:38:28 (indistinct chatter)
00:38:31 (car horn honks)
00:38:34 (car horn honks)
00:38:37 (indistinct chatter)
00:38:40 (car horn honks)
00:38:43 (indistinct chatter)
00:38:46 (indistinct chatter)
00:38:49 Hello, Bobby.
00:38:52 Hello, Kinnerly.
00:38:55 Joe.
00:38:59 You're under arrest.
00:39:01 On what charge?
00:39:03 Trespassing.
00:39:05 Trespassing?
00:39:07 Try another one, Chief.
00:39:09 Nobody around here's filed any complaints.
00:39:12 Nobody around here owns the street.
00:39:19 Public street!
00:39:22 My father's having me arrested.
00:39:24 He said a night in jail might do you some good.
00:39:26 And if you don't put that hammer down,
00:39:28 I'll throw in assaulting an officer.
00:39:30 Those charges won't stick, and you know it. I've got too many witnesses.
00:39:33 Call off this rally.
00:39:36 Shut your presses. There's no need for this to go any further.
00:39:39 Forget it. Don't leave me.
00:39:44 Murphy.
00:39:47 Listen, why does he want to hammer the baby any minute?
00:39:50 Don't put him away now. She needs us.
00:39:52 You should have thought about that this morning.
00:39:55 Book him down, Leaf.
00:39:58 Trespassing and assault.
00:40:02 Tell my father he's not going to get away with this.
00:40:04 He already has.
00:40:07 This rally is over.
00:40:10 I'll give you one hour to clear this street.
00:40:15 Anyone left grumbling?
00:40:17 It's the Christmas pie in jail.
00:40:20 Molly, why don't you go and get the Christmas logs for the fire?
00:40:30 And we'll take them up to the missus in a minute.
00:40:33 Mr. Bridges wasn't too happy when he found me upstairs.
00:40:36 Well, never you mind about Mr. Bridges.
00:40:39 He's not the only one who gives the orders around here.
00:40:42 Come along, child.
00:40:45 Dutton House. This is Edith.
00:40:57 Speak up. You sound like you're in a pickle barrel.
00:41:00 Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
00:41:09 Joe's in jail.
00:41:12 Come along, child.
00:41:15 Oh, there you are, Edith.
00:41:24 Would you tell Bridges I think the milkman has overcharged us again.
00:41:27 Yes, ma'am. Molly, put the logs in the fireplace.
00:41:30 What is it, Edith?
00:41:38 I hope you're not in trouble.
00:41:41 No, ma'am. It's Joe.
00:41:44 Joe?
00:41:47 He's in jail, ma'am. Something about Fennell Street.
00:41:50 And Mary Margaret?
00:41:53 The baby could come any time.
00:41:56 They're poor as mice and her family has nothing.
00:41:59 How will she ever get him out of jail?
00:42:02 There must be something I can do.
00:42:05 I don't know what Dutton would do if he ever found out.
00:42:08 I know, Edith, but I can't just sit idly by and let them lock my son up like some drunken sailor.
00:42:11 Edith, tell Patrick to bring the car around.
00:42:25 Oh, you're not going down to the station, ma'am.
00:42:28 In broad daylight, somebody might see you.
00:42:31 No one will see me. Don't worry. Get your coat. We haven't much time.
00:42:34 Sure, ma'am. There's a million things to do still.
00:42:37 And Bridges would suspect something's up if I left the pudding to Pagan Fenoula.
00:42:40 Molly, can you keep a secret?
00:42:49 Yes, ma'am.
00:42:52 Good, because you're coming with me.
00:43:01 The cab and I left Kovitz and make it snappy.
00:43:04 Hell, where'd the guy go last year?
00:43:09 We got to get home here. Let's go.
00:43:12 Keep it down.
00:43:15 How's Mary Margaret?
00:43:25 I don't know. I ran down here as soon as I heard.
00:43:28 I'm sure she's upset about this. And make sure she's not alone tonight.
00:43:31 Don't worry. I'll check on her when I get back.
00:43:34 I sure picked a swell time to get locked up.
00:43:37 Hey, you're not going to miss the baby. We'll get you out of here.
00:43:40 We already started raising your bail.
00:43:43 I had no idea you were such an expensive guy.
00:43:46 If anything happens to Mary Margaret while I'm in here, I swear my father's going to pay.
00:43:49 I want that little girl's picture on the front page tonight. You understand?
00:43:52 I want a big story on Fennel Street.
00:43:55 I want everyone in town to know that Heywood Dutton threw his own son in jail. You got that?
00:43:58 You got it, Joe. Relax. I'll take care of everything.
00:44:01 You just enjoy the fine dining in here.
00:44:04 Tell Mary Margaret I love her.
00:44:11 Neville, have you seen my blue handbag?
00:44:22 What are you doing?
00:44:25 Smell that, Lindsay. That's Christmas.
00:44:28 Go upstairs and get dressed, for God's sake.
00:44:31 Where's Mother? It's late. She promised to do my hair for the party.
00:44:36 Is this what you're after?
00:44:39 Give me that!
00:44:42 It clashes.
00:44:45 One compact, one change purse, an old ballet ticket,
00:44:48 one lipstick, Petalot,
00:44:51 something that looks like a stale lozenge
00:44:54 and a white lace hanky.
00:44:57 Where are my lemon drops?
00:45:00 You're impossible.
00:45:03 Somebody has to be.
00:45:06 This is where Joe lives.
00:45:13 Eat this, Jamie, then we'll go visit Rita downstairs at the newspaper.
00:45:16 Coming.
00:45:19 Hello, Mary Margaret.
00:45:39 May we come in?
00:45:42 Please.
00:45:45 This is Molly.
00:45:48 Nice to meet you.
00:45:51 Hello, Molly.
00:45:54 Is this Jamie?
00:45:57 He's almost three.
00:46:00 Hi.
00:46:03 I had no idea he looked so much like Joe.
00:46:06 Jamie, say hello to your Grandma Frances.
00:46:09 Oh, Jamie.
00:46:12 If your Grandpa Heywood could see you,
00:46:15 this whole nasty mess would be over in an instant.
00:46:18 Would you like some tea?
00:46:21 No, there isn't time.
00:46:24 Mary Margaret, Joe's been arrested.
00:46:27 What?
00:46:30 Yes, I brought the money for his bail.
00:46:33 I appreciate what you're doing, Mrs. Dutton,
00:46:36 but I can't take the money. Joe would never forgive me.
00:46:39 Dear, don't you think Joe would rather be home tonight with you and the baby?
00:46:42 Yes, but...
00:46:48 Mary Margaret, there comes a time when a wife has to
00:46:51 turn a blind eye to her husband's pride
00:46:54 and do what's best for her family.
00:46:57 If I thought for one instant about Heywood at a time like this,
00:47:00 I wouldn't be here.
00:47:03 You're right. Thank you.
00:47:09 Oh, are we taking Jamie with us?
00:47:15 Good heavens, Jamie. I almost forgot.
00:47:18 It's time for him to eat.
00:47:21 Molly, do you think you could take care of Jamie? We'll just be gone a short while.
00:47:24 I'm a good babysitter. I can take care of him until you get back.
00:47:27 Thank you, Molly.
00:47:30 It isn't very far. We won't be gone long.
00:47:33 His applesauce is right here.
00:47:36 His toys are in the living room in the cupboard.
00:47:39 If you need anything, just go down to the newspaper and ask for Rita.
00:47:42 Understand? Yeah.
00:47:45 Be a good boy. Mommy won't be long.
00:47:48 Got any Crayolas?
00:47:54 No.
00:47:57 Bridges, do you think we should contact the authorities?
00:48:06 I'm sure Mrs. Dutton is just delayed downtown with some last-minute shopping, sir.
00:48:09 Don't worry, Daddy. I'll be your hostess.
00:48:12 Did you lay out my clothes, Bridges?
00:48:15 Everything is ready for you, sir.
00:48:18 Oh, not there, Peg. On the table.
00:48:21 I want to take the mints downstairs.
00:48:24 Peg, where are you going with the mints?
00:48:30 Miss Lindsay wants them removed, sir.
00:48:33 But we always have mints at Christmas.
00:48:36 Well, this year we're having bonbons, Neville.
00:48:39 And by the way, guests will be here in less than two hours.
00:48:42 Think about dressing, would you?
00:48:45 Looks like the dinghy's taking over the harbor, Bridges.
00:48:49 What's this?
00:48:52 A car.
00:48:55 Ride.
00:48:58 What's this?
00:49:07 A car.
00:49:10 Good. And who's riding this car?
00:49:13 Gotcha! That's an angel.
00:49:16 If somebody's in trouble anywhere in the whole world,
00:49:19 they just hop on a shooting star and slide right down from heaven.
00:49:22 Whee! Like that!
00:49:25 Angel.
00:49:28 Good. You're a pretty smart kid, Jamie.
00:49:31 It's the rest of your family I'm worried about.
00:49:34 Did you like meeting your Grandma Frances?
00:49:37 Yeah.
00:49:40 She's a nice lady.
00:49:43 I think it's funny how your Dad and your Grandpa are mad at each other.
00:49:46 I think it really makes her sad.
00:49:49 I wish there was a way we could fix things.
00:49:52 Grandpa.
00:49:55 Grandpa, that's it!
00:49:58 We'll do what your Grandma said.
00:50:01 We'll take you to see your Grandpa.
00:50:05 [car engine]
00:50:08 Can't just kidnap you, kiddo.
00:50:19 I know.
00:50:22 [music]
00:50:26 [music]
00:50:29 Grandpa.
00:50:50 [music]
00:50:54 How's Jo?
00:50:57 Behind bars. Tracy ready with that little girl's plate yet?
00:51:00 You bet.
00:51:03 Good. Jo wants her face front and center. Anything in on her?
00:51:06 Nothing. She came out of nowhere and she went right back again.
00:51:09 That kid is a real mystery.
00:51:12 Oh, Mary Margaret, I almost forgot.
00:51:15 How's the kitty?
00:51:18 $2.20. At this rate, we won't get Jo out of jail till Easter.
00:51:21 I saw her ride up there earlier. No answer.
00:51:24 Right. I've got to go check on her.
00:51:27 Tell her Jo's in jail and he loves her, okay?
00:51:30 How cute that you are.
00:51:33 [music]
00:51:36 We can't go running off all half-cocked.
00:51:46 Murphy's not playing fair. Why should we?
00:51:49 We're going into the bar.
00:51:52 That's right. He's up to something no good and he threw Jo in the slammer to keep him quiet.
00:51:55 I see. We march down to that jail and blast the boy out.
00:51:58 Listen to Al Capone here.
00:52:01 You got any better ideas?
00:52:04 Yeah. You two start raising some bail money.
00:52:07 I'm going to talk to Rita about the dispatch.
00:52:10 Murphy may have us cornered in Southside, but I dare him to chase us up Timber Hill.
00:52:13 [music]
00:52:16 [music]
00:52:19 [doorbell rings]
00:52:39 Yes?
00:52:42 I told you, you're too late, Frank.
00:52:45 I'm late? I'm late in tonight's paper, David.
00:52:48 Candlelight Parade to Dutton House. What's this?
00:52:51 We're taking the rally straight to Haywood Dutton's front door.
00:52:54 Sorry, Frank. It's inciting the riot. We could be shut down.
00:52:57 Come on, Rita. It's two birds with one stone.
00:53:00 We can't just let them toss us out of our homes like garbage.
00:53:03 And what better place to pass the hat for Jo?
00:53:06 Are you nuts? It's Christmas Eve, Frank. The Duttons are having their big bash.
00:53:09 Anybody who's anybody's up there tonight.
00:53:12 I'm not going to let you guys get away with it.
00:53:15 Besides, we're already trimming.
00:53:18 Why don't you do it for him? I am doing the best I can, damn it.
00:53:21 Miss Rita, nobody knows where Mary Margaret is.
00:53:24 She could be off trying to raise money for Jo by herself.
00:53:27 I don't know.
00:53:30 Our kitty is up to a whopping $3.
00:53:33 And that's not enough to spring a puppy from a pound.
00:53:36 But Frank's got a point. If we don't think of something fast,
00:53:39 we'll be fine.
00:53:42 Okay, okay, scratch everything.
00:53:48 We got a new front page. Got little girl's picture,
00:53:51 Jo behind bars, and Frank's parade. And if we are shut down, Cobb,
00:53:54 I am personally moving this entire paper to the grocery store.
00:53:57 You got a deal. Oh, and David,
00:54:00 tell Tracy to print flyers, too. I want every news boy on every corner
00:54:03 to get 100 each. Everybody hears about this parade,
00:54:06 and I want this back tonight. Are you happy?
00:54:09 Very.
00:54:12 Tell me, Edith, do you know where Mrs. Dutton is?
00:54:24 I'm sure I couldn't say. Edith,
00:54:27 tell me. Mr. Dutton has a right to know.
00:54:30 Out of my way, Winslow Bridges, if you know what's good for you.
00:54:33 Driveways a mess with Patrick gone.
00:54:36 Where can they be? Has nobody called the police or the hospital?
00:54:39 Is that a trace of concern for young Patrick, I hear in your voice?
00:54:42 I don't give a fig whether he lives or dies, and you can tell him I said so.
00:54:45 You've got more pride than sense,
00:54:48 Joe Dutton. I won't do it, Mary Margaret.
00:54:51 I won't use my father's money to get me out of jail.
00:54:54 If you thought about us as much as you think about your father,
00:54:57 you wouldn't be in this mess.
00:55:00 I'm sorry, Joe.
00:55:03 I just can't understand. I believe in you, but I just don't see
00:55:06 why you want to play the martyr behind bars when you've got a chance to get out and do some good.
00:55:09 Are you all right?
00:55:12 No, I'm not.
00:55:15 The baby's been kicking. I'm tired to the bone.
00:55:18 Jamie is at home waiting for me, and you're driving me crazy.
00:55:21 Hey,
00:55:24 it'll be all right.
00:55:27 Just get me out of here.
00:55:30 I can't leave my china doll all alone on Christmas Eve, can I?
00:55:37 Neville, why do you always have to be so inappropriate?
00:55:50 I'm not.
00:55:53 I'm not.
00:55:56 You're being inappropriate.
00:55:59 Well, it's my specialty.
00:56:02 Don't answer it, Bridges.
00:56:05 We can't let anyone in till Mother gets back.
00:56:08 Well, we can't leave the mystery guest freezing outside.
00:56:11 Bridges!
00:56:14 How do we explain Mother?
00:56:17 We say she eloped with St. Nick.
00:56:20 Somebody answer the door.
00:56:23 Thank you, Bridges.
00:56:26 Ah, Greta.
00:56:29 Lindsay, kids, don't you look smashing.
00:56:32 Oh, and Neville. Be still, my heart.
00:56:38 We should be so lucky.
00:56:41 Merry Christmas, Greta.
00:56:44 Heywood, darling, I hope you don't mind my coming a little early to the party.
00:56:50 I like to capture the ambience of a party before the revelers arrive.
00:56:53 Well...
00:56:59 Get the parlor, get the tree, get the table.
00:57:04 We'll get the family on the staircase later.
00:57:07 Yes, ma'am.
00:57:10 And, uh, where is our Francis?
00:57:13 Still primping upstairs?
00:57:19 Her sister, Romaine...
00:57:22 Took a turn for the worse, I'm afraid.
00:57:27 She had to dash up to New Haven this afternoon.
00:57:30 This is the first time Francis will have missed the Christmas party.
00:57:35 But it's family, you understand.
00:57:39 Of course.
00:57:42 How tragic for you.
00:57:45 Yes.
00:57:48 You want some punch?
00:57:51 Romaine!
00:57:54 Now what are we going to do if Mother comes back?
00:57:57 I never heard of a sister, Romaine.
00:58:00 Courage, sis. High society is a jungle.
00:58:03 That's correct.
00:58:11 Joe's wife stood out the back.
00:58:14 Yes, sir.
00:58:17 This is for the senior precinct officer.
00:58:20 Thank you.
00:58:23 (indistinct chatter)
00:58:44 Joe.
00:58:47 Mom.
00:58:50 Joe, are you all right?
00:58:53 They didn't hurt you, did they?
00:58:56 I'm fine, Mother.
00:58:59 Oh, I was so worried.
00:59:02 It's good to see you, Mom.
00:59:08 Let's get Mary Margaret in the car.
00:59:11 I'll go.
00:59:14 I just want to know who had the nerve to lock up my son.
00:59:22 The police. Who else? They've got the keys.
00:59:27 Merry Christmas, Mr. Joe.
00:59:30 Merry Christmas, Mr. Patrick.
00:59:33 Well, I'd better hurry now. I'm late as it is.
00:59:36 Half the town must be at the party by now.
00:59:40 Mom.
00:59:43 Thank you.
00:59:46 Joe.
00:59:49 You know we all miss you terribly.
00:59:52 Well, say hello to Neville and Lindsay for me.
01:00:00 We're having an open house all day tomorrow if they want to stop by.
01:00:05 Oh, I think they'd like that very much.
01:00:08 Well, you'd better get on home now to that beautiful baby boy.
01:00:11 Send Molly back in the taxi.
01:00:16 Mom, tell Edith I still dream about her plum pudding.
01:00:30 Tell Edith I still dream about her plum pudding.
01:00:33 [engine starts]
01:00:36 [engine stops]
01:01:04 Heywood Dutton, please.
01:01:07 Churchfield. So glad you could come.
01:01:10 Where's your man out there, Dutton? We have to park on the street.
01:01:13 Bridges. Where on earth is Patrick?
01:01:16 Find him and see to the parking at once.
01:01:19 Immediately, sir.
01:01:22 I'm afraid there's an urgent telephone call
01:01:25 regarding Mrs. Dutton's sister.
01:01:28 Remains.
01:01:31 Excuse me, Churchfield. I'll only be a moment.
01:01:34 This way, madam. This way, sir.
01:01:37 Yes.
01:01:44 Yes, Murphy.
01:01:47 What?
01:01:50 [bells jingling]
01:01:53 Don't worry, Jesus. I don't know where we're going.
01:02:11 But I'll listen to your grandpa, no matter what.
01:02:14 [bells jingling]
01:02:17 The dinner bell's going to ring in a minute,
01:02:20 and the bird hasn't even set yet.
01:02:23 Oh, pray to God they don't notice.
01:02:26 Patrick, Mrs. Dutton! Oh, thank heavens you're safe.
01:02:29 How is Joe?
01:02:32 He misses your cooking. Has dinner started yet?
01:02:35 No, ma'am, but it's almost time. Mr. Dutton's beside himself.
01:02:38 Patrick, where on earth have you been?
01:02:41 I'll tell you later.
01:02:44 Under the mistletoe.
01:02:47 Frances.
01:03:00 Oh, Eva. Hello, dear. I'm so sorry.
01:03:03 I'm going to go change and be down in just a moment.
01:03:06 Just like that? No explanation?
01:03:09 Not only have you embarrassed me by not being here
01:03:12 to receive our guests, but you ran to the police station
01:03:15 like a skid-row bail bondsman.
01:03:18 Who told you I was at the police station?
01:03:21 That's beside the point. I want to know.
01:03:24 The police chief called me himself. Are you satisfied?
01:03:27 Now, every cop on the beat knows that my wife
01:03:30 got Joe out of jail.
01:03:33 You had Joe arrested. Frances.
01:03:36 You had our son thrown into jail.
01:03:39 It was his own doing.
01:03:42 Look, we'll discuss this later.
01:03:45 Go change your clothes. I'll tell everyone
01:03:48 that your sister Romaine has had a remarkable recovery.
01:03:51 Dinner will be in a minute.
01:03:54 If you think I'm going to sit by your side
01:03:57 and sip consomme like a dutiful wife
01:04:00 after what you've done to Joe, you are sadly mistaken.
01:04:04 Frances.
01:04:07 I have nothing more to say to you.
01:04:10 Frances.
01:04:13 Open the door.
01:04:16 Frances.
01:04:19 Oh, my darling. Is that you?
01:04:22 Hello, Greta.
01:04:25 I thought I heard shouting.
01:04:28 Well, ah.
01:04:31 Shall we go down to dinner?
01:04:34 Molly.
01:04:44 Jamie. We're home.
01:04:47 Jamie.
01:04:50 Jamie.
01:04:56 Molly. Jamie.
01:04:59 Jamie. You're not in the garage, are you, sport?
01:05:02 Joe? Where are they?
01:05:05 Oh, wait a minute. Don't worry.
01:05:08 Rita probably just took them downstairs to the office.
01:05:11 Wait.
01:05:14 What is it?
01:05:17 They could freeze out in weather like this.
01:05:25 I'll go after them. Maybe I can catch them
01:05:28 before they get to the oven house.
01:05:31 Or, if I have to, I will walk right into the party
01:05:34 and ask my father politely if he's seen my son.
01:05:37 I love you. Let's go.
01:05:40 Whoa. Where are you going? With you. Please, Joe.
01:05:43 Okay. Let's go.
01:05:50 Dinner is served, sir.
01:05:53 Oh, I'm famished.
01:05:56 Yes, please.
01:05:59 Thank you.
01:06:02 Greta.
01:06:05 Oh, I haven't even introduced you.
01:06:08 Greta, this is Freddie Walton.
01:06:11 Greta Swingy.
01:06:14 I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.
01:06:17 This is Freddie Walton. Greta Swingy.
01:06:20 What?
01:06:23 Your own wife sets a swell table, doesn't she?
01:06:30 Oh, Frances will be very glad you approve. Please.
01:06:33 Thank you, Greta.
01:06:36 Neville, you remember Freddie Walton?
01:06:42 Another triumph for your dear mother.
01:06:45 I've always said she's the best hostess in town.
01:06:48 It's such a shame that Frances can't be here.
01:06:51 Oh, she's here, Greta.
01:06:54 In spirit.
01:06:57 Pass the nut bread, will you?
01:07:10 Come on, Jamie.
01:07:13 I'll help you out.
01:07:16 I know it's cold out here.
01:07:36 I have something to make you feel better.
01:07:39 There's a big fire in a marble fireplace.
01:07:42 It'll warm you right up.
01:07:45 Don't get too close now.
01:07:48 I'd ask for a place around your fire,
01:07:51 but three on a match is bad luck.
01:07:54 We're lost.
01:07:57 Join the club. I missed my bus.
01:08:00 I'll take you to the club.
01:08:03 I'll take you to the club.
01:08:06 I missed my bus.
01:08:09 Where are you two supposed to be?
01:08:12 Timber Hill.
01:08:15 Oh, you really are lost.
01:08:18 This is Timber Hill, honey.
01:08:21 We're looking for the Dutton House.
01:08:24 Do you know where that is?
01:08:27 Sure do. I'll take you there.
01:08:30 It's right on my way. It's about a 20-minute walk.
01:08:33 Thanks, Santa.
01:08:36 We'll have to go real slow, though.
01:08:39 These boots are killing me.
01:08:42 Merry Christmas, Santa.
01:08:52 Merry Christmas to you, honey.
01:08:55 Bye-bye.
01:08:58 Bye.
01:09:01 (chatter)
01:09:28 (chatter)
01:09:31 No, thanks.
01:09:52 (chatter)
01:09:55 Bridges, what's that noise?
01:10:01 Perhaps it's just carolers, sir.
01:10:04 I'll take a look.
01:10:07 (chatter)
01:10:12 (chatter)
01:10:15 Are you all right?
01:10:28 I think so.
01:10:31 What's everybody doing here?
01:10:34 They came all the way here to get their homes back, Joe, and to get you out of jail.
01:10:38 I'm sorry, but I came here to pick up my son, and that is it.
01:10:43 Sure! He's safe and sound now.
01:10:46 He doesn't give a damn about anybody else.
01:10:49 It's true!
01:10:52 How'd you get out?
01:10:55 My mother bailed me out, and it took a lot of nerve for her to do it.
01:10:59 She's having her Christmas party in there, David.
01:11:02 I don't want to ruin it by using her front porch as a soapbox.
01:11:05 Hey, listen, Joe. You aren't the only reason these people came up here.
01:11:08 Tomorrow, half of them are gonna lose the roof over their heads.
01:11:12 Just get up there, make a quick speech, and send them home with a little hope.
01:11:17 You think it'll work?
01:11:19 Murphy didn't have you arrested for nothing.
01:11:22 These people would follow you off a cliff.
01:11:24 You tell them what to do, they'll do it.
01:11:28 All right.
01:11:32 I want to thank you all for coming out here tonight.
01:11:36 You came because a neighbor was in trouble.
01:11:39 But it's you, the people of Fennell Street, that are in real need.
01:11:43 Let's get you back your homes!
01:11:46 (cheering)
01:11:49 What's going on out there, Duncan?
01:11:56 I don't know, but I'm gonna put a stop to it.
01:11:59 Please, don't allow the noise to spoil your meal.
01:12:03 It seems there are some people outside who have their holidays confused.
01:12:07 They think this is Halloween instead of Christmas.
01:12:10 (cheering)
01:12:13 I promise you this!
01:12:17 The fight is not over yet!
01:12:20 It's gonna take time, and it's gonna take money!
01:12:26 So we're gonna pass the hat!
01:12:29 Dig deep in your pockets and be generous!
01:12:33 It means shelter and food for everybody!
01:12:37 (cheering)
01:12:40 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:12:43 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:12:46 Save our homes!
01:12:49 Who's out there making all that noise?
01:12:52 Joe.
01:12:55 (chanting)
01:12:58 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:13:01 That's J-O-E, Greta.
01:13:04 It's been five years since he's set foot in this house.
01:13:08 If I were you, I'd clear out quick before the walls come tumbling down.
01:13:13 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:13:16 It looks like they mean business, sir.
01:13:23 Yes, well, see to the guests. I'm gonna call the police.
01:13:27 I don't care if you have to call out the Marines, Murphy.
01:13:36 I want those people out of my front yard immediately!
01:13:40 Well, see that you do it!
01:13:43 Hello, Mr. Dutton.
01:13:46 How did you get in here?
01:13:49 Jamie, say hello to your grandpa.
01:13:52 Grandpa.
01:13:55 Jamie? Joe's boy. Doesn't he look just like him?
01:13:59 Who told you to bring him in here? Nobody.
01:14:12 Don't lie to me, little girl.
01:14:15 My son put you up to this, didn't he?
01:14:18 I'm the same man who has turned those people out there against me.
01:14:22 Joe didn't do anything. Those people outside are mad because you're making them move on Christmas Eve.
01:14:27 I'm doing no such thing. You are, too. Murphy said so.
01:14:31 That's ridiculous. He told everybody on Fennel Street the landlord wanted him out in 24 hours.
01:14:38 Do I look like the kind of man that would evict people at Christmas?
01:14:45 I told you to keep an eye on things, that's all. I wanted everything done legally and properly.
01:14:49 Well, he did everything wrong. And now all those people outside think you're a bad man.
01:14:54 And he threw Joe in jail, too, just to keep him quiet about it.
01:14:59 Are you telling me that the police chief of the South Side is a crook?
01:15:03 Yes, sir. He has been fooling you.
01:15:07 If you don't believe me, talk to Joe.
01:15:10 I'll do no such thing. Now stop pestering me, for God's sakes.
01:15:15 Out, the both of you. Come on. Let's go. Out.
01:15:19 Let's go.
01:15:22 No, no. No, don't touch that.
01:15:27 That's not for you. That's all for Coke, for my wife.
01:15:32 Your grandmother.
01:15:39 Okay. Now run along, or Santa won't be good to you.
01:15:44 Yeah, there.
01:15:47 Mrs. Dutton doesn't want a fur coat for Christmas.
01:15:52 She just wants you and Joe to get back together again.
01:15:56 Who told you that?
01:15:58 She did.
01:16:00 Come on, Jamie.
01:16:04 Let's go.
01:16:06 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:16:15 Save our homes! Save our homes!
01:16:18 Why don't you go back into the dining room, Master Neville?
01:16:22 Nonsense, Bridget. This is the best seat in the house.
01:16:26 Molly, what on earth are you doing up here?
01:16:30 Sweetheart, where you been? You just in time for dessert.
01:16:34 Who's this little shortstop?
01:16:36 Bridges, take these children back to their friends in the street.
01:16:40 You can't turn them over to that mob. They'll be trampled on like little ducks.
01:16:44 Don't interfere, Neville.
01:16:46 Don't worry. Me and Jamie will be all right.
01:16:50 My God.
01:16:54 Is this Jamie?
01:16:58 Is this Joe's Jamie?
01:17:01 Bridges, look. It's Joe's boy.
01:17:04 Daddy, it was keeping you. We're waiting to start the pudding.
01:17:07 Look, sis.
01:17:10 It's Joe's baby boy.
01:17:12 Bridges, will you get those children out of here?
01:17:15 Yes, sir.
01:17:17 Come, Lindsey. We have dinner guests.
01:17:19 Can't stand the sight of him, can you? He looks too much like Joe.
01:17:23 You're drunk, Neville.
01:17:26 Not this time.
01:17:28 You know, Father, sometimes you're remarkably unperceptive about me.
01:17:34 Oh, don't get me wrong. I don't blame you.
01:17:37 I'm a washout of a son compared to Joe. Always have been.
01:17:41 It's God's cruel joke, fathers and sons, huh?
01:17:45 They're either so much alike, they lock horns from day one,
01:17:48 or they're so completely different, they just never hit it off.
01:17:51 And the capper is.
01:17:53 Old Heywood Dutton got himself one of each.
01:17:57 Daddy!
01:18:02 Neville.
01:18:11 Don't be a fool.
01:18:14 We got some blankets.
01:18:24 We got blankets over here.
01:18:26 There's one of them.
01:18:29 [music]
01:18:53 Been a long time.
01:18:55 Long week, brother.
01:18:59 Mommy.
01:19:05 Jamie!
01:19:07 Mary Margaret! Slow down!
01:19:12 Jamie?
01:19:15 Jamie!
01:19:22 Put it away, Walter. I can't see a thing.
01:19:26 Where's Freddy?
01:19:34 Sorry, Lindsay. Got to run.
01:19:36 But we haven't even had dessert yet.
01:19:50 Can I go now, please?
01:19:52 Bridget told me to keep an eye on you, and that's just what I'm doing.
01:19:56 Now, drink your cocoa, dearie, and be thankful you're in one piece.
01:20:00 This is a night that's going to go down in the history books.
01:20:04 Don't be silly, Nula. Stay inside. We're safe.
01:20:07 I don't want to be safe, Peg.
01:20:09 My cousins are out there fighting for their very lives. I can't sit cozy in here.
01:20:13 Nula, can I come with you, please?
01:20:15 The mob out there is no place for a little girl, Molly.
01:20:19 I have to talk to Joe. It's important.
01:20:21 All right. But you stay close to me. Do you hear?
01:20:25 Just where do you think you're going for Nula?
01:20:30 Outside where I belong. Where we all belong.
01:20:34 Do you come along or do you step aside, Patrick? It's up to you.
01:20:38 Patrick, you're not going. It could mean your job.
01:20:47 Look what you got.
01:20:49 I'm sorry, Peg.
01:20:52 Cheer up, Peg. There'll be others.
01:20:58 Thank you, Ella.
01:21:10 Charlie, what do you got?
01:21:13 There's the boat in the town on Fennel Street! Get him!
01:21:17 Wait! Wait!
01:21:21 Get him!
01:21:23 Oh! Mary Margaret!
01:21:25 Wait a minute! Wait a minute!
01:21:28 Wait! Wait! Listen to me!
01:21:31 This isn't the way!
01:21:33 Bridges, under no circumstances is anyone to open the front door. Do you understand?
01:21:37 Perfectly. You have to trust me!
01:21:39 The baby! Somebody get Jo! She's having the baby!
01:21:43 Please trust me! Violence will get us nowhere!
01:21:47 We have to stay calm!
01:21:49 It's Mary Margaret! She's having the baby!
01:21:52 Oh, my God!
01:21:54 We never get her to the hospital in this crowd.
01:21:57 Dr. Easton's at the party, Jo.
01:22:06 Take it easy now!
01:22:08 Careful, everybody.
01:22:19 Open the door! We need a doctor!
01:22:30 (knocking)
01:22:32 Hey, my darling, it's just too exciting!
01:22:40 There's a woman outside in labor!
01:22:44 Greta, shut up.
01:22:57 Who's that on the porch?
01:22:59 I'll see.
01:23:01 It's Mary Margaret!
01:23:05 Let's get closer. Maybe we could help.
01:23:07 You be careful up there, darling.
01:23:09 Okay.
01:23:11 Don't you worry. I'll get you a doctor if I have to break the door down.
01:23:15 She took a fall, Jo. I'm worried.
01:23:18 (knocking)
01:23:20 Open the door, damn it!
01:23:26 If you won't let us in, send Dr. Easton out, for God's sake!
01:23:30 Don't worry. You'll be all right, Mary Margaret.
01:23:34 Get some hot water and clean linen. We can put her in the den.
01:23:40 That won't be necessary. It's our duty.
01:23:43 It's your duty, Sam.
01:23:45 If you want to help that woman, take some blankets and go outside.
01:23:48 We could put her downstairs.
01:23:50 Be quiet, Lindsay. No one out there sets foot in this house, and that's final.
01:23:55 It's not my fault that the woman came out in the snow.
01:23:58 Daddy, you're not serious.
01:24:00 Heywood, the evening's taken its toll. It's understandable. You're just upset.
01:24:05 I'm not upset!
01:24:07 I'm sick and tired of people telling me what to do in my own house!
01:24:12 Mrs. Dotton!
01:24:17 Mother!
01:24:19 (indistinct chatter)
01:24:21 I don't believe it.
01:24:43 Everything's going to be all right, Mary Margaret.
01:24:46 Sam, can you help me get her inside?
01:24:49 Get on.
01:24:51 Mary Margaret.
01:25:12 Mary Margaret?
01:25:15 (door slams)
01:25:17 Where's Joe?
01:25:23 Joe! Joe!
01:25:31 (indistinct chatter)
01:25:33 It's a face-off.
01:25:52 Well, then, let's tip the odds in favor of our boy.
01:25:57 (indistinct chatter)
01:25:59 Everybody's candle should be lit, Mr. Kennelly.
01:26:15 What the...
01:26:18 Don't I know you from someplace?
01:26:20 Why don't you come back into the house, sir?
01:26:26 No, Burgess.
01:26:28 Joe, I didn't realize.
01:26:33 Mary Margaret.
01:26:36 I'm sorry, Joe.
01:26:46 I've been wrong about so many things.
01:26:53 Please.
01:26:55 Forgive me.
01:26:57 I'm sorry, too, Dad.
01:27:17 I'm sorry, too, Dad.
01:27:19 Please, come inside.
01:27:36 What about my friends?
01:27:42 Oh, they're welcome, too. Everybody's welcome.
01:27:46 What about Fennel Street?
01:27:48 I'm not going to sell.
01:27:52 Come inside, everybody. You're all invited to the party.
01:28:06 And Merry Christmas!
01:28:08 Come on!
01:28:14 (indistinct chatter)
01:28:16 Mr. Dutton, I can explain everything.
01:28:41 Save your lies for the Judge, Murphy. I've no time for them.
01:28:44 My daughter-in-law is having her baby in the den, and I don't want to miss it.
01:28:48 So kindly get this jalopy out of my driveway, or I will feed you to those people inside.
01:28:54 Die, you stupid...
01:29:01 Leaving, Churchfield? The deal's off.
01:29:09 I won't forget this, Dutton.
01:29:12 (laughing)
01:29:15 (laughing)
01:29:17 (indistinct chatter)
01:29:20 (cheering)
01:29:22 (cheering)
01:29:25 (cheering)
01:29:27 (cheering)
01:29:30 (cheering)
01:29:32 (cheering)
01:29:34 (cheering)
01:29:36 (music playing)
01:29:49 (music playing)
01:29:51 (cheering)
01:30:11 Merry Christmas!
01:30:17 (cheering)
01:30:19 It's a girl.
01:30:26 It's a girl!
01:30:30 Forgive me?
01:30:42 (laughing)
01:30:44 Well, well, you've done it this time, Kennelly.
01:30:55 I wouldn't blame Heywood Dutton if he was to lock you up for good.
01:30:59 I swear, I don't remember a thing.
01:31:02 Except that little girl lighting my candle.
01:31:05 (laughing)
01:31:07 It's been quite a day, huh, JB?
01:31:22 Mm-hmm.
01:31:24 (laughing)
01:31:35 Molly, time to open the presents.
01:31:38 Jamie, what are you doing here all by yourself?
01:31:42 Where's Molly?
01:31:49 Gone.
01:31:52 (door opening)
01:31:54 Merry Christmas, Molly.
01:32:15 (music playing)
01:32:17 (music playing)
01:32:19 (music playing)
01:32:21 [Music]