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⚠️ What happens when wealth meets working-class pride? Kept Husbands (1931) is a provocative pre-Code drama about marriage, money, and masculinity—where true love gets tangled in privilege and pride.  📽️ Plot Summary: Steelworker Dick Brunton becomes a national hero after saving coworkers in an accident. He soon marries a wealthy boss’s daughter, but quickly finds that life as a “kept husband” isn't all luxury and ease. As pressures mount, their marriage teeters between love and control.  🕰️ Year Released: 1931 🎭 Genre: Romantic Drama, Pre-Code 🎬 Directed by: Lloyd Bacon 🌟 Starring: Dorothy Mackaill, Joel McCrea, Robert McWade  🎯 Why Watch It? ✔️ Bold take on gender roles and class conflict ✔️ Early performance by screen legend Joel McCrea ✔️ Fascinating pre-Code themes of pride, power, and partnership ✔️ A rare glimpse at early 1930s social tensions through romance  🔔 LIKE 👍 | COMMENT 💬 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more pre-Code treasures, classic romance dramas, and public domain gems!  👇 Explore More Vintage Romance & Golden Age Classics: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYSxyPafGbnT7hNTlq29mZQJKn7wrNglY ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎞️ #KeptHusbands #JoelMcCrea #PreCodeHollywood #1930sCinema #PublicDomainFilm #ClassConflict #VintageDrama #ClassicMovies ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💼 Is love enough when money calls the shots? Dive into the emotional turmoil of Kept Husbands (1931)! ________________________________________

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00:00:00The

00:00:30I've never seen anything like it.

00:00:54Talk about your heroism.

00:00:55He went down in that blazing pit, not once, mind you, but three times and carried them

00:01:00all out, one after another.

00:01:01Not really.

00:01:02Why, he doesn't know what fear is.

00:01:04Probably too dumb to know what it is.

00:01:06Well, well, there's no sense.

00:01:09There's no feeling.

00:01:10There's nothing dumb about him.

00:01:11I wish I had more men like him.

00:01:13I hope you rewarded him, Arthur.

00:01:14Say, you wouldn't believe this.

00:01:16I presented him with a check for $1,000 and he wouldn't take it.

00:01:19What?

00:01:21Must be interesting to meet a man like that.

00:01:23You're going to.

00:01:24I've asked him over.

00:01:25Here?

00:01:25Yes, tonight.

00:01:26For heaven's sake.

00:01:27But we're going to the opera right after dinner.

00:01:30That's all right.

00:01:31He's only coming for dinner.

00:01:33A workman?

00:01:34For dinner?

00:01:35Yes.

00:01:35Why not?

00:01:36Arthur, what ghastly joke is this?

00:01:38But Henrietta, he's a hero.

00:01:41In overall.

00:01:42Well, what will our guests say?

00:01:43Call him up at once and tell him he's not to come over.

00:01:46He isn't a common workman.

00:01:47He's a steel boss.

00:01:49See, Mother?

00:01:50Perfectly all right.

00:01:51He's a steel boss.

00:01:52His name is Dick Broughton.

00:01:54I don't care what his name is.

00:01:56Broughton, Broughton.

00:01:57That name sounds familiar.

00:01:59He's a fine chap.

00:02:00I've had my eye on him for a long while.

00:02:01Don't talk to me.

00:02:03Overall.

00:02:05Well, it'll be a thrill having a working man for dinner.

00:02:09Yeah?

00:02:10Well, you've had one for a good many years.

00:02:14Me?

00:02:15Well, that's all I was when I started.

00:02:17But this invitation, it's damn like cruelty.

00:02:20Dinner with all our flunkies around might prove very embarrassing to Slim Jim the Railbender.

00:02:25Gosh, I never thought of that.

00:02:28Oh, it'll be lots of fun watching him scoop mashed potatoes on his knife.

00:02:32Oh, it won't be as bad as that.

00:02:33I know those strong, silent men.

00:02:36Well, I'll put the radio on while he's inhaling his soup.

00:02:51Longview, 5855.

00:02:53Now what are you going to do?

00:02:55Break the big news to Charlie Bates.

00:02:57Well, I guess I'll go up and change for dinner.

00:02:59Yes, by all means.

00:03:01And Finley's laid out a nice new pair of overalls for you.

00:03:04Oh, hello, Charlie.

00:03:06Listen, you're going to have the life of your life tonight.

00:03:08Father's invited a big he-man from the mill for dinner.

00:03:12All right, Dot.

00:03:12I'll come over and bring my dinner pail.

00:03:15Now don't fail to get over here on time, will you, Charlie?

00:03:17You bet, Dot.

00:03:18As soon as the whistle blows, I'll throw down my tools and rush right over.

00:03:22All right, Charlie.

00:03:23Goodbye.

00:03:24What's the opera tonight?

00:03:27Well, I think they're singing Il Trovatore.

00:03:29Il Trovatore?

00:03:30Good.

00:03:31I'm glad I ducked it.

00:03:32I hear enough anvil choruses out at the foundry.

00:03:39Dot, I know you'll enjoy the opera tonight.

00:03:42Why, she's not going.

00:03:43Pass the olives.

00:03:47Dorothy, would you mind passing the olives?

00:03:50Do the doctors think they can cure it?

00:03:55Cure what?

00:03:56Your hearing.

00:03:57I've asked you 18 times to pass the olives.

00:04:00Pardon me.

00:04:04I said the olives.

00:04:08Excuse me.

00:04:09Excuse me.

00:04:09Say, Dot.

00:04:23Get a load of that.

00:04:25Dick Marrow are looking for a toothpick.

00:04:32What an odd charm.

00:04:33May I see it, please?

00:04:34Oh, it's nothing, really.

00:04:37Oh, please.

00:04:47Ladies and gentlemen.

00:04:50A grievous social error has been made here tonight.

00:04:52Nor have they?

00:04:54A guest has been brought here under false pretenses.

00:04:56Got it.

00:04:57Let me introduce to you the real Dick Brunton.

00:04:59All-American halfback.

00:05:01The man who beat Yale.

00:05:02Oh, I brought to say, I had no idea.

00:05:06Halfback?

00:05:07I thought you said he was a steel boss.

00:05:10Boy, I'll never forget that forward pass as long as I live.

00:05:15Well, I'll be a something-a-rother.

00:05:17You certainly will.

00:05:18Well, I'm glad that's out.

00:05:20You've had me guessing all night.

00:05:22I'll serve coffee in the drawing room.

00:05:24Hey, Brunton, this is a surprise.

00:05:33One or two lumps, Mr. Parker.

00:05:35Well, please.

00:05:38Well, Brunton, have you changed your mind about that check?

00:05:41No, sir.

00:05:41Thanks just the same.

00:05:43Have you talked it over with your mother?

00:05:44Yes, sir, and she agrees with me.

00:05:46You see, Mr. Parker, I didn't do that for money.

00:05:48I did it because, well, anybody do it.

00:05:50You understand, don't you?

00:05:51Yes, I think I do.

00:05:53That dollars is a lot of money, Mr. Brunton.

00:05:55Yes.

00:05:56Oh, don't be silly.

00:05:57Go ahead and take it.

00:05:58Why?

00:05:59Do you want me to?

00:06:00Would you?

00:06:01If I wanted you to?

00:06:03No.

00:06:03Uh-uh.

00:06:04Fourth down, nine yards to go.

00:06:07Well, at the very least, I'll see that you get the Carnegie Medal.

00:06:10Oh, no, please don't do anything like that.

00:06:13How does it feel to be a hero?

00:06:15You'll never know.

00:06:17Don't appear.

00:06:19Now, please leave Mr. Brunton alone.

00:06:21I want to talk to him.

00:06:24Why didn't you tell us you were Dick Brunton, the all-American halfback?

00:06:28Why should I?

00:06:29Right now, I'm simply your father's steel boss.

00:06:31But I can't understand why you kept it dark.

00:06:33The all-American, I mean.

00:06:35Make things easier for you.

00:06:36I know.

00:06:37But easy things aren't much good.

00:06:38But aside from that, it will get you in with the right crowd.

00:06:42You can't run around with the right crowd on 45 a week.

00:06:46Mr. and Mrs. Post.

00:06:49Good evening, everybody.

00:06:51Hello.

00:06:52Hello.

00:06:52Hello, Henry.

00:06:53Oh, how are you?

00:06:55Say, good evening, everybody, pansy darling.

00:06:59Are you ready to go, Henrietta?

00:07:00Yes, dear.

00:07:01Good evening, Llewellyn.

00:07:02Good evening, Llewellyn.

00:07:03Are we all close to this while we get our wraps?

00:07:05Yes, Shirley.

00:07:06Say, Llewellyn, will you have...

00:07:08Oh, what?

00:07:09You'd better go and sit in the car.

00:07:11Yes, dear.

00:07:11And bundle pansy up good.

00:07:13Because I don't want my little busy baby to catch cold.

00:07:17Yes, dear.

00:07:28Yes, dear.

00:07:29Yes, dear.

00:07:30What a spectacle.

00:07:31Well, he's no more than a kept husband.

00:07:33It's a tragedy.

00:07:34Llewellyn Post should have been the greatest architect in America.

00:07:37But he married Lucille.

00:07:37She wouldn't let him work.

00:07:39She killed all his ambition.

00:07:40It's her fault, not his.

00:07:42Oh, you don't have to go yet.

00:07:44Dad and I aren't going out.

00:07:45I know, but it's late for me.

00:07:46I have to get home and go to bed.

00:07:48You see, you have to be at the plant at six.

00:07:49Six, eh?

00:07:50I never go to bed until six.

00:07:53I'll have Hopkins take you home in the car.

00:07:54I see I haven't seen a first act in here.

00:07:57Well, all set.

00:07:58Yep.

00:07:59Good night, Mr. Brunton.

00:08:00Good night, Mrs. Parker.

00:08:02I've had a wonderful time.

00:08:03Good night.

00:08:03Have a good time.

00:08:04We will.

00:08:08You've been mighty kind, Miss Parker.

00:08:10I'll remember this evening for a long time.

00:08:12So will I.

00:08:13I hope you'll forgive me for exposing your past.

00:08:17That's all right.

00:08:18I wish you'd think it over.

00:08:20You know, about getting in with the right crowd.

00:08:22Honestly, I can't afford to.

00:08:24Well, that wouldn't make any difference.

00:08:25Anyhow, I spend my spare time studying.

00:08:28See, I want to get somewhere.

00:08:29It's more to life than just gold football.

00:08:31Really?

00:08:32And there's more to life than grinding away at books every night.

00:08:35Oh, I don't like to.

00:08:37I'm human.

00:08:38You don't mean it.

00:08:39I wouldn't have suspected that.

00:08:41I enjoy a good time as much as anyone.

00:08:43But I'm working now so I can have fun when I get older.

00:08:45And can't enjoy it.

00:08:46Well, maybe you're right.

00:08:47Well, Brunton, if you're ready, we'll...

00:08:50Yes, sir.

00:08:51Good night, Miss Parker.

00:08:52Good night.

00:08:54Thank you, too.

00:08:55You've been very kind.

00:08:56Not at all.

00:09:02Well, good night, Mr. Parker.

00:09:03Good night, my boy.

00:09:16Well?

00:09:18Well?

00:09:19Did you notice how he balanced those peas on his knife?

00:09:21Oh, don't rub it in.

00:09:22How about your thousand dollar check?

00:09:24Ah, that boy has something.

00:09:25He's one man in a thousand.

00:09:27Thousand?

00:09:27He's one in a million.

00:09:29And as far as your daughter's concerned, he's the one man in the world.

00:09:32What do you mean?

00:09:33I mean, I'm going to marry him.

00:09:35What?

00:09:36Are you crazy?

00:09:37You just bet I am.

00:09:38Look here, Dot.

00:09:39You're not serious.

00:09:40Dad, I was never more serious in my life.

00:09:44The minute I saw him, I didn't give two hoops if he goggled his soup in the key of A minor.

00:09:49All I knew was that boy was made for me.

00:09:51And what's more, I'm going to have him.

00:09:54Now, look here, Dot.

00:09:55Aren't you just a little bit hasty?

00:09:57I can't get him too quick to suit me.

00:10:00See here, Dot.

00:10:02Now, listen.

00:10:03Don't you fool yourself.

00:10:04Now, I'm a pretty good judge of men.

00:10:06I tell you, this boy has real character, and he'll never propose to you.

00:10:11Now, see here, Dad.

00:10:12Listen.

00:10:13There isn't a man in this world a woman can't win, if she really wants to land him.

00:10:17I don't believe that.

00:10:19All right.

00:10:20All I ask is four weeks.

00:10:22Four weeks?

00:10:23Four weeks.

00:10:26When do you think your wayward son will stagger in?

00:10:30Can't tell you.

00:10:31Well, it's getting late.

00:10:33Oh, rich folks like the Parkers have supper till all hours.

00:10:36Yeah.

00:10:37What's caviar to the few is applesauce to the gander.

00:10:41You should have told him to take that thousand bucks.

00:10:44Oh, no, Huey.

00:10:46Why should I?

00:10:48Why, I wouldn't want Dick to take anything he didn't earn.

00:10:52And he saves a dollar earned.

00:10:55If you had all that sugar, maybe you could ease up on my board bill.

00:10:59I have no hurry for the money, Huey.

00:11:02Well, that's just as well, because I ain't got any.

00:11:10Hey, would you mind honking the horn a couple of times?

00:11:22Sure.

00:11:22Well, Mother, I told you we'd be riding around the Rolls Royce one day.

00:11:44Did you have a nice time?

00:11:45I certainly did.

00:11:47Hey, High Pockets, did you bring home the bacon?

00:11:54No, I told him he could keep his check.

00:11:57I figured that all in.

00:11:59Did you give Mrs. Parker my love?

00:12:01Sure.

00:12:02What's she say?

00:12:03I'll take vanilla.

00:12:04Well, now that that's all settled, maybe you better hit the hay.

00:12:10I claim early to rise and early to bed and you live all your life.

00:12:16Until you're dead.

00:12:19Now tell me, Dick, what kind of people are they?

00:12:21Oh, you'd get a great kick out of them, Mother.

00:12:24The father's a pretty good scout.

00:12:25Don't do that, Mother.

00:12:26You're going to ruin your teeth.

00:12:27Oh, they were ruined long ago.

00:12:29How about Mrs. Parker?

00:12:31She's got one of those trick English accents.

00:12:33The only trouble is it slips out of gear all the time and she gets all balled up between

00:12:37her balls and her vases.

00:12:39Well, that's no crime.

00:12:40Is she nice?

00:12:41She almost froze me when I first came in.

00:12:43Looked at me as though she expected I'd be wearing overalls.

00:12:46Oh, you only imagined that.

00:12:48How about the daughter?

00:12:50Not for mine.

00:12:51Just plain spoiled.

00:12:53Oh, well, now maybe that isn't her fault.

00:12:55Too much money isn't good for anybody.

00:12:59Still, some of them make very good wives.

00:13:02Well, I can never imagine her as a wife.

00:13:05Imagine Dot Parker bending over a wash tub.

00:13:08Well, maybe she wouldn't be afraid to bend over one if she had to.

00:13:11Oh, don't be silly.

00:13:12She's about as useful as a little silky kitten.

00:13:16That's what they should have called her.

00:13:17Kitten.

00:13:20Kitten.

00:13:20Hello, Mr. Barber.

00:13:46Hello, Nick.

00:13:47Look over these.

00:13:48What are they?

00:13:49The Mississippi Bridge Plans.

00:13:51Something that will revolutionize the industry.

00:13:54That is, if he can sell the idea.

00:13:56You don't seem very confident.

00:13:57I know it's the greatest engineering achievement in years.

00:14:01Parker's willing to bet his role on it.

00:14:03But it'll take a real salesman to make others see it as we do.

00:14:07Well, let's get some.

00:14:08All right.

00:14:08Can you get them free by one o'clock?

00:14:11Yes, sir.

00:14:12Fine.

00:14:12We're awfully busy.

00:14:14I know I can depend on you.

00:14:15Hey, how long have you been working here?

00:14:45Well, there she is again.

00:14:56Couldn't be more regular if she punched the clock.

00:14:59Ain't that old man Parker's daughter?

00:15:01Sure.

00:15:02What's she here for?

00:15:03Well, if you don't know, you're the only one that don't.

00:15:06She's here to grab Dick Brunton.

00:15:08Yeah?

00:15:09Yeah.

00:15:10Pretty soft for Brunton.

00:15:12That girl's independently rich.

00:15:14She's got nothing on him.

00:15:16He's independently poor.

00:15:19Gee.

00:15:20I wish some doll would all hurt, though, with nothing about me.

00:15:31Sorry.

00:15:32Busy.

00:15:32Why, Dick, too busy for me?

00:15:48Oh, Dot.

00:15:49How are you?

00:15:50Fine.

00:15:50How are you?

00:15:51Well, I'm kind of tied up.

00:15:52Mr. Barber gave me a rush job.

00:15:53Oh, that can wait.

00:15:54No, it's very important.

00:15:55But I've got something even more important.

00:15:57Honestly, Dot, I can't.

00:16:02It's your lunch hour, isn't it?

00:16:04Well, I promised Mr. Barber.

00:16:05Oh, he can stay you for an hour.

00:16:07No.

00:16:07Hello, Mr. Barber.

00:16:08Hello, Miss Barber.

00:16:09Do you mind if I take Nick away for an hour?

00:16:11Why, no.

00:16:12Not at all.

00:16:13Those plants can wait, can't they?

00:16:15Yes.

00:16:16Certainly.

00:16:17But, Mr. Barber.

00:16:18That's all right, my boy.

00:16:19That's all right.

00:16:20Thank you, Mr. Barber.

00:16:51Oh, no.

00:17:00Oh, but this is my treat.

00:17:03You can't sign here.

00:17:05You're not a member.

00:17:09That's yours, Paul.

00:17:21They always work.

00:17:24Gee, that's a keen trick.

00:17:26You've got to show me how to do that.

00:17:32Dick, know what day it is today?

00:17:35Yeah.

00:17:36Wednesday.

00:17:37December 20th.

00:17:38It was exactly four weeks ago today I met you.

00:17:42That's right.

00:17:43Four weeks.

00:17:46What are you smiling at?

00:17:47Just thought of something.

00:17:49Just think.

00:17:50Four weeks.

00:17:52And it seems as if I'd known you ages.

00:17:53That's just the way it seems to me, too.

00:17:56But I have known you a long time.

00:17:58I've seen many games you've played.

00:18:00By when you beat Yale.

00:18:01I even cut your picture out of the paper and put it over my dresser.

00:18:04Oh, you're kidding.

00:18:06Am I?

00:18:10There.

00:18:11Whoa.

00:18:13Gee, that was published about five years ago.

00:18:17I guess you'll believe me now.

00:18:19December 20th.

00:18:21Five more days till Christmas.

00:18:24I'd better get busy.

00:18:26I suppose you did your Christmas shopping early.

00:18:29I've only got one more thing to get.

00:18:32Been expecting to get it for four weeks.

00:18:34You'd better not put it off any longer.

00:18:36That depends on you.

00:18:38On me?

00:18:39Mm-hmm.

00:18:40Well, if there's anything I can do.

00:18:46What is it?

00:18:50A proposal.

00:18:52Of what?

00:18:53May I have it?

00:18:55You mean you want me?

00:18:56I want you.

00:18:59You're only kidding.

00:19:01All right.

00:19:03Just propose to me and see whether I am or not.

00:19:06Dot, I can't do anything like that.

00:19:08You mean?

00:19:08I'm nothing but a...

00:19:11You mean you won't propose to me?

00:19:13I would if I could, but...

00:19:17Very well.

00:19:18I'll propose to you, Dick.

00:19:20Will you marry me?

00:19:22No doubt I can't.

00:19:24I haven't anything to offer a girl like you.

00:19:27You're all I want.

00:19:29I know what you're thinking.

00:19:30But don't let that stand in your way.

00:19:33Don't you love me enough to forget it?

00:19:34Oh, I wish I could forget.

00:19:39Oh, if you really love me, you'll try.

00:19:42Won't you please try?

00:19:44Come on, Dick.

00:19:45Say yes.

00:19:50No.

00:19:51No.

00:19:51Dick, do you mean that?

00:20:08Yes.

00:20:09Oh.

00:20:11Oh, gee, I'm so happy.

00:20:16Put that on.

00:20:17No, I can't do that.

00:20:18Oh, but look, someday you'll afford to buy me one.

00:20:21Go on, Dickie.

00:20:24Please.

00:20:42Mrs. Borheim, crystal champagne set.

00:20:45Miss Pratt, you're impossible.

00:20:48Send her a Christmas card.

00:20:50And her husband is a victim of the stock market.

00:20:53Fairly, you'll sarcasm offer.

00:20:55That completes the list, doesn't it?

00:20:56Yes, ma'am.

00:20:57Mother, you're talking about Aunt Julia.

00:20:59Thanks for reminding me, Dorothy.

00:21:01Now, let's see.

00:21:02What is useful in a boarding house?

00:21:05A long reach.

00:21:07Money's useful in a boarding house, Mother.

00:21:09If I send Julia money, she'll only spend it.

00:21:12Send Aunt Julia a nice warm shawl, Miss Pragg.

00:21:18That will be all?

00:21:20Yes, Pragg.

00:21:27Christmas gets more appalling every year.

00:21:30Pragg's so stupid.

00:21:31I'm sure she's omitted someone.

00:21:34She has.

00:21:44Now, what do you want for Christmas?

00:21:48Oh, I've selected my Christmas present.

00:21:50Oh, you have, have you?

00:21:51Well, what is it?

00:21:53Not what?

00:21:54Who?

00:21:55Stop your foolishness, Dorothy.

00:21:57What do you want for Christmas?

00:21:58A husband.

00:22:00I'm afraid I have no sense of humor.

00:22:02Wait a minute.

00:22:03So it's happened, has it?

00:22:04Mm-hmm.

00:22:05Give a woman four weeks.

00:22:07What are you talking about?

00:22:08Mother, I'm going to marry Dick Brunton.

00:22:11Dick Brunton?

00:22:13The working man?

00:22:14Yes.

00:22:15But he's a steel guard.

00:22:17Oh.

00:22:20Arthur, are you going to do nothing

00:22:22and your daughter's gone crazy?

00:22:24Oh, it's all your fault.

00:22:26Inviting him here to dinner.

00:22:27Oh.

00:22:28Doc, I can hardly believe it.

00:22:36I never thought he'd proposed to you.

00:22:39He didn't.

00:22:39I proposed to him.

00:22:42Well, I'll be.

00:22:46Oh, Dad, it's all right with you, isn't it?

00:22:49Can't I have him?

00:22:50But just think, Doc, he couldn't keep you in shoes.

00:22:52You're accustomed to all this.

00:22:54You'll never be able to give it up.

00:22:55Well, I don't intend to.

00:22:57You'll have to.

00:22:57He only earns $45 a week.

00:22:59But you're going to raise his salary.

00:23:01What?

00:23:01Dad, I want him more than anything in the world.

00:23:05Won't you please let me have him?

00:23:06Now, you know that I'd do anything to make you happy.

00:23:09Gee, you're a peach, Dad.

00:23:10He's a good man.

00:23:11And you'll promote him, won't you?

00:23:13I'll have to if you're going to marry him.

00:23:15And don't forget, I can't get along

00:23:16on a cent less than $50,000 a year.

00:23:19$50,000?

00:23:19Mm-hmm.

00:23:20Why, I couldn't possibly pay him that.

00:23:22It would disrupt my whole organization.

00:23:24Oh, Dad.

00:23:25Now, don't worry.

00:23:27I'll give him a little raise in salary.

00:23:30And I'll make up the difference out of my own pocket.

00:23:33Oh, thanks, Dad.

00:23:34But look here, Doc.

00:23:35Now, you be careful.

00:23:36A man has to be made of strong stuff

00:23:38not to let money spoil him.

00:23:40Don't let it spoil Dick.

00:23:42Money spoil Dick?

00:23:44Oh, don't be silly.

00:23:45It could never spoil Dick.

00:23:46Well, I'll have to be going.

00:23:47Now, where are you going?

00:23:48I promise, Dick, I'll go right over

00:23:50and tell him what you said.

00:23:51Bye.

00:23:51I'm in an awful hurry.

00:23:53Ha, ha, ha.

00:24:06Ah, that you, Huey?

00:24:08I guess so.

00:24:10Can Dick come home with you?

00:24:12Ha.

00:24:12Two's company, three's a crowd.

00:24:15What are you talking about?

00:24:16Won't be long now.

00:24:18Coming events cast their shadows behind.

00:24:22Oh, going up and getting ready for dinner.

00:24:24I guess if you knew what I know,

00:24:25you'd believe in Santa Claus.

00:24:27Mother, I've got a surprise for you.

00:24:50A surprise?

00:24:51What is it?

00:24:52I'm going to be married.

00:24:53I'm going to be married.

00:24:57Dick.

00:25:01Oh, that's wonderful.

00:25:06Who is she?

00:25:07You just wait.

00:25:08She'll be here in a minute and you'll see her.

00:25:10I just knew something like this was going to happen.

00:25:12Oh, I know you're going to love her, Mother.

00:25:15Oh, I'll fix up the spare bedroom.

00:25:16Spare bedroom?

00:25:17Yes.

00:25:18You can have it until you move into a home of your own.

00:25:21Oh, Dick, this is lovely.

00:25:23Imagine getting a daughter for a Christmas present.

00:25:26I wonder who that is.

00:25:29It must be Santa Claus.

00:25:42A Christmas present for you, Mother.

00:25:45Mother, this is Dorothy.

00:25:46Dorothy Parker.

00:25:53You dear, dear child.

00:25:57Isn't she sweet?

00:25:58She certainly is.

00:26:01Well, I don't know what I've done to deserve the two best women in the world.

00:26:05Who told him he deserves us?

00:26:06Oh, you hug like a bear.

00:26:17Will you excuse me a moment?

00:26:18Please?

00:26:22Oh, Dick, I'm terribly happy.

00:26:24Everything's all right.

00:26:25And you don't know how glad I am, kitten.

00:26:27Kitten?

00:26:28Yeah, that's my pet name for you.

00:26:30Well, isn't that funny?

00:26:31You know, Dad used to call me that when I was a kid.

00:26:33Let's sit down.

00:26:37Want to take your coat off?

00:26:39Oh, no, Dick.

00:26:39I think we'd better be going.

00:26:41All right.

00:26:48Dear, I want you to have it.

00:26:51I wore it when I was young and my mother before me.

00:26:55It's supposed to bring good fortune to the bride.

00:26:57Why, what a lovely old ring.

00:27:00I wear it all the time.

00:27:02Mrs. Burton, I can't tell you how much I appreciate this.

00:27:06I hope it brings you all the happiness in the world.

00:27:08I don't want to rush, Mother, but we've got a million things to do.

00:27:11No, that's all right.

00:27:12I understand.

00:27:16Oh, dear.

00:27:18Dick's a wonderful boy.

00:27:20But all men are peculiar.

00:27:22You just handle him right, and you'll be very happy.

00:27:26Oh, I understand.

00:27:32I'll be home early, Mother.

00:27:34Good night, Mrs. Burton.

00:27:37Good night.

00:27:45Goodbye.

00:27:46Goodbye.

00:27:47Goodbye, Mother.

00:27:48Bye.

00:27:52Isn't that a beautiful car?

00:28:05I don't give it much.

00:28:07It's last year's model.

00:28:22Well, Huey, what do you think?

00:28:37I think he's a sap if he marries a dame like her.

00:28:41You'd never catch me doing that.

00:28:43Dog gone if I'd slave for a million bucks a week just to have some canary spend it on brassieres.

00:28:49She's a nice girl.

00:28:52What's one man's meat is another guy's poison.

00:28:56I've heard a marriage is made in heaven, but not in the Parker steel plant.

00:29:02Well, they're so devoted.

00:29:04I think it'll work out all right.

00:29:05Don't kid yourself.

00:29:07I claim oil and water don't mix.

00:29:10East is west, and west is east, when Greek meets Greek.

00:29:14East is west, and west is west.

00:29:15East is west, and west is west.

00:29:16East is west, and west is west.

00:29:17East is west, and west is west.

00:29:18East is west, and west is west.

00:29:19East is west, and west is west.

00:29:20East is west, and west is west.

00:29:21East is west, and west is west.

00:29:22East is west, and west is west.

00:29:23East is west, and west is west.

00:29:24East is west, and west is west.

00:29:25East is west, and west is west.

00:29:26East is west, and west is west.

00:29:27East is west, and west is west.

00:29:28East is west, and west is west.

00:29:29East is west, and west is west.

00:29:30East is west, and west is west.

00:29:31East is west, and west is west.

00:29:32East is west, and west is west.

00:29:33East is west, and west is west.

00:29:34You were the loveliest bride.

00:30:01Well, when you came down that aisle, it just took my breath away.

00:30:04Will you forgive me for kidnapping your son?

00:30:07Of course.

00:30:08I know he's in good hands.

00:30:13Dick, you have the most wonderful girl in the world.

00:30:17See that you take good care of her.

00:30:19I will, Mother.

00:30:20And don't you go shutting yourself in your room every night like you did with me.

00:30:26You know, Dick was always terribly ambitious.

00:30:29Yes, I know.

00:30:31Oh, I won't let him work too hard.

00:30:33Oh, well, I guess I'd better run along.

00:30:36You're in a hurry to get down to the boat.

00:30:38I'll say good-bye.

00:30:53Well, I'm going out to the car.

00:30:54Will you come along with me?

00:30:55Come on, Mother, dear.

00:31:09Goodbye, Dick.

00:31:10God bless you both.

00:31:12Goodbye, Mother.

00:31:12Say, Dick.

00:31:21Well, you happy?

00:31:23Yes, sir.

00:31:25Well, I hope you're a good sailor because my yacht isn't quite as large as the Leviathan.

00:31:29Now, have a good time.

00:31:31Lots of work for you when you come back.

00:31:32Oh, I'll be ready.

00:31:33One thing more, Dick.

00:31:34You know, girls are peculiar and you have to handle them very carefully.

00:31:37Well, Dorothy and I, I think we understand each other, Mr. Parker.

00:31:40Yes, I know.

00:31:41But when little things crop up, as they will in the best of families, well, you give in

00:31:46a bit and a woman will give in a whole lot.

00:31:49I see.

00:31:50Just some spending money for your honeymoon.

00:31:54Well, haven't you made some mistake?

00:32:01That's all right.

00:32:03I want you both to remember your honeymoon as long as you live.

00:32:07But I can't...

00:32:08Now you turn down my check once for saving some lives.

00:32:12I want this one to remind you that I'm entrusting you with the most precious life in the world.

00:32:17Well, thank you, Mr. Parker.

00:32:47Come in.

00:32:51Hello, Dick.

00:32:53Isn't it funny?

00:32:54That door connects both our rooms.

00:32:55Oh, please come in.

00:32:57So I can really believe it.

00:32:59Still seems like a dream.

00:33:01Oh, you're nothing but a kid.

00:33:03And you're nothing but a kitten.

00:33:05It's been a strenuous day, getting married and running off to the yacht.

00:33:09So I think I'll retire.

00:33:12Good night, husband.

00:33:17See you in the morning.

00:33:27Good night.

00:33:47Kitten, you sleep?

00:33:59Mm-hmm.

00:34:17Oh, c'est charme, c'est charme, madame.

00:34:27You look marvelous in it.

00:34:42This, madame Breton, I have shown to no one else, for no one else could wear it as you can.

00:34:48Is that the kind of a woman you think I am?

00:34:51Oh, not that you are, but that you should look on occasion.

00:35:03What's that, Prince?

00:35:04But I didn't order a coat.

00:35:10But I knew you will, after you saw this.

00:35:12Oh, it's magnificent.

00:35:14It was smuggled out of Russia, a few skins at the time.

00:35:19Don't tempt me, Prince.

00:35:20We're almost broke.

00:35:22But when your husband sees you in this,

00:35:24oh, ha, ha, ha, he will not think of the expense.

00:35:28Oh, ha, ha, ha.

00:35:29I'll try it on, but I won't take it.

00:35:36Oh, it's beautiful.

00:35:38It is, it's just beautiful.

00:35:39What's the bad news, Prince?

00:35:43Oh, only 200,000 francs.

00:35:47Good heavens, I can't afford that.

00:35:50Afford $10,000 for a coat like this, madame.

00:35:55Billy, you frighten me when you say it in francs.

00:35:58But put that way, it does seem sort of the...

00:36:01Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, yeah.

00:36:06It doesn't seem tough to get off.

00:36:06Make it out.

00:36:18Great, thanks.

00:36:21Good.

00:36:22All right, next week.

00:36:52Do you really like it? I think it's perfectly stunning.

00:36:59I do.

00:37:00Oh, Dick, come here. I want to show you something.

00:37:03Oh, Dick, where's Llewellyn?

00:37:05Why...

00:37:06Why, he's downstairs. I think you'll be up in a moment.

00:37:09Entrez.

00:37:17Oh! Oh, my pansy is dying!

00:37:20Oh! Oh, my baby!

00:37:23What's happened to my beautiful baby?

00:37:26Oh, my darling baby!

00:37:28Oh!

00:37:29Listen, darling, I can explain everything if...

00:37:31Oh! I thought at least you could take care of my dog to earn your living.

00:37:34I know, Pett.

00:37:35Don't talk to me. You're not fit for anything.

00:37:37You're not a man. You're just what everybody calls you.

00:37:39Oh, now, Pett, please, let me explain.

00:37:41Get out of my sight, you!

00:37:43You worm!

00:37:45All right, Pett.

00:37:47Oh!

00:37:49Aren't you a little rough on Lucille?

00:37:51Oh!

00:37:52What do you think I give him his allowance for?

00:37:54Look at my darling.

00:37:55Just look at her.

00:37:56Can't the poor sap do anything to earn his money?

00:37:59Just look at my darling!

00:38:01Just look at her!

00:38:02Oh, you don't understand what I've been through.

00:38:04Just wait until I get him alone.

00:38:07I'm awfully sorry this had to happen, Dick.

00:38:10I'll see you again later.

00:38:12Good night.

00:38:13This mother's little baby girl!

00:38:16Get hurted by the nasty, mean old man!

00:38:19Just wait until her mother can't hold it!

00:38:32But, Dick, how do you like the coat?

00:38:34Oh, don't try and change the subject.

00:38:35Disgusting, wasn't it? I'm through with her.

00:38:37That's all right. You know what I mean.

00:38:39Kept husband there.

00:38:41If you apply that to yourself, it's an insult to me.

00:38:44Well, that's what I am.

00:38:45Until we get home.

00:38:46You're making me angry!

00:39:07Oh, please don't be angry with me, Doc.

00:39:09Well, if you promise not to say things like that anymore...

00:39:11Oh, I've got to get back to work.

00:39:13But, look.

00:39:14We haven't been to Deauville, Nice, Monte Carlo, Arbirez.

00:39:17But that's the best part of our honeymoon.

00:39:19Your old work can keep.

00:39:20How about keeping my self-respect?

00:39:22Oh, why can't we stay over here longer?

00:39:25Why, a few more months won't do any harm.

00:39:28Well...

00:39:35What are you thinking about?

00:39:37Well, it's coat.

00:39:38200,000 francs.

00:39:39That's $10,000.

00:39:40Well, it's worth it.

00:39:41Well, where's the money coming from?

00:39:43Oh, don't be so dense.

00:39:44All you have to do is cable father.

00:39:46Well, I've cabled him three times already.

00:39:47And he hasn't turned his damn one.

00:39:49Well, I'm not going to keep on hitting him for more.

00:39:51Not if I ask you?

00:39:52Oh, please don't ask me.

00:39:54You know I've got to get back to work.

00:39:57I've got to start earning a living.

00:39:58But there's no rush.

00:40:00Now, your father's been wonderful.

00:40:02But I'm not going to impose on him any longer.

00:40:10But we've got to go back.

00:40:13Oh, Doc.

00:40:14What's the matter?

00:40:15You know very well your old work can wait.

00:40:17But it isn't right.

00:40:18We've got to go back.

00:40:20First, we're going to Deauville, Nice, Monte Carlo,

00:40:23and Beerus.

00:40:24No, we're not going to Deauville, Nice, Monte Carlo, and Beerus.

00:40:28We're going home.

00:40:53Good-bye.

00:40:54We'll go back to the Ganze.

00:40:55Now, before we go, let's do this one.

00:40:56It's me.

00:40:57We're going to try this one deeper right now.

00:41:00I'll eventually have to run my little room out on the grave,

00:41:06that I go ones with miles!

00:41:14Kevin and B.

00:41:15Champions with his capture.

00:41:16We're going home.

00:41:18Now, what is our plan?

00:41:50Well, how do you like it?

00:41:57Well, it's fine.

00:41:59But let's see.

00:42:00It's all right for people who like this sort of thing, but we won't stay here long.

00:42:03Well, what do you mean?

00:42:04Tomorrow you and I will go looking for a little apartment.

00:42:07Say, that's right.

00:42:08I'd forgotten on the back side.

00:42:09We do need a little place in town.

00:42:11Say, what are you driving in?

00:42:13Don't you know where we are?

00:42:14We're home.

00:42:16Home?

00:42:17Our home?

00:42:18Yes.

00:42:18I've been saving it for a surprise.

00:42:20Pride!

00:42:21Pride!

00:42:34A little place to the homecoming.

00:42:39To the homecoming.

00:42:42Jolly times and happy moments.

00:42:44Pride!

00:42:45They're both too happy for work, Huey.

00:42:52Isn't it wonderful to think they've been in every spot in Europe?

00:42:57England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, everywhere.

00:43:01Yeah.

00:43:02Well, I don't want to discourage you, but a rolling stone gathers no moss.

00:43:07Dick has a wonderful wife.

00:43:11I'm so glad.

00:43:14Didn't they ask you over to the house?

00:43:17This is their first night in their new home, and they'll want to be alone and quiet.

00:43:21Well, Mr. Parker, I'm ready to go back on the job.

00:43:37That's great.

00:43:38I'm glad to hear it.

00:43:39We've got a fine office for you, son, and we're going to keep you mighty busy.

00:43:44Oh, that's great.

00:43:46Well, you've got to be going.

00:43:56I'm going to say goodnight, Dick.

00:43:58See, I think you and Dot ought to be alone.

00:44:01Oh, by the way, where is Dot?

00:44:02I want to say goodnight.

00:44:03Well, I don't know.

00:44:04Oh, well, never mind.

00:44:05I'll see you again later.

00:44:06Of course.

00:44:07Come to Willen.

00:44:08We must go.

00:44:09Goodnight.

00:44:11Well, Dick, we'll have to go, too.

00:44:13Tell me, how did the boyfriend behave?

00:44:16Did he sleep in his overalls?

00:44:18Well, do you care what he slept in?

00:44:20Can't you do anything besides nut people?

00:44:23Now, listen, Dot.

00:44:24You think you're kidding me, but you're only kidding yourself.

00:44:27About Dick?

00:44:28Oh, you're crazy.

00:44:30Oh, this marriage can't last.

00:44:32I've never seen one that could, and you know it's true.

00:44:34But Dick and I are different.

00:44:36I know.

00:44:37But he just doesn't belong with this crowd.

00:44:39Don't worry about him.

00:44:41He will before I get through with him.

00:44:42Now, you're going to have a tough time making a tea hound out of that, uh, what do you call him?

00:44:47Oh, yes, steel boss.

00:44:49What's the matter?

00:44:50If you don't stop rising, Dick.

00:44:52Oh, I'm sorry.

00:44:54Won't you forgive me?

00:44:56Yes.

00:44:57If it won't happen again.

00:44:58It won't.

00:44:59I promise.

00:45:00Cross my heart.

00:45:01Right?

00:45:03Now, listen, just to prove that we're still good friends, how about little kiss?

00:45:07Just one, Charlie.

00:45:15Uh-oh.

00:45:22Aren't you forgetting your friends?

00:45:24They're all going home.

00:45:26Well, if that's the case, I guess I'd better go along.

00:45:28Good night, Doc.

00:45:29Good night, Charlie.

00:45:31Good night, Dick.

00:45:33Sorry, Dick.

00:45:34I'll bid them good night.

00:45:35Good night, Doc.

00:45:44Good night.

00:45:45Good night.

00:45:45All right, Grandpa.

00:45:47Good night.

00:45:48Good night, pal.

00:45:49Good night.

00:45:50That's great.

00:45:52Good night.

00:45:53Good night, Dick.

00:45:53Good night, Doc.

00:45:54Good night.

00:45:55That's good.

00:45:56Come again, will you?

00:45:57Well, what have you got to say for yourself?

00:46:21Wasn't it a swell party?

00:46:22You know what I mean.

00:46:23No.

00:46:24What?

00:46:24You're necking with baits.

00:46:26Oh, Dick, don't be silly.

00:46:28I've known Charlie all my life.

00:46:29That doesn't make any difference.

00:46:31You don't mean to tell me you're jealous.

00:46:33You just bet I am.

00:46:35I don't care very much for Mr. Bates.

00:46:37Now, look, Charlie's all right.

00:46:38Now, don't go worrying about that.

00:46:40Listen, Doc.

00:46:41Don't ever let it happen again.

00:46:43Well, of course I won't if you feel that way about it.

00:46:47Come on, now.

00:46:48Let's go inspect the house, huh?

00:46:49Oh, wait a minute.

00:46:50We can't stay here.

00:46:52Why not?

00:46:52It isn't right.

00:46:53It's too much.

00:46:54Your father's been too kind to us.

00:46:55Decide I could never support this place on my salary.

00:46:58Is that all that's bothering you?

00:47:00Yes.

00:47:01And that's why we're going into a smaller place.

00:47:03Oh, Dick.

00:47:04Oh, I'll be so disappointed.

00:47:06Why, I planned everything.

00:47:08I know, dear, but...

00:47:09Now, look, Dick.

00:47:10What would everybody say if we left this house?

00:47:14Oh, Dick.

00:47:16You'd do this for your little kittens, won't you?

00:47:18Well, I'd do anything in the world for you.

00:47:33Oh, dear.

00:47:35Oh.

00:47:55Hello, Huey.

00:47:56How's everything at the factory?

00:47:58Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereafter.

00:48:02Why, what do you mean?

00:48:04That son of yours is getting pretty high hat.

00:48:07Well, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

00:48:11Why, what has Dick done?

00:48:13It ain't what he's done, it's what he ain't done.

00:48:16He won't even get me that job as boss puddler.

00:48:19Why, I do more work around there now than he does.

00:48:22He don't do nothing.

00:48:24He's the joke of the joint.

00:48:25Oh, now, Huey, I'm sure...

00:48:27Well, he won't high hat this baby any longer.

00:48:30I'm through with him.

00:48:31We are known by the company we do not keep.

00:48:34Good morning, Miss Bell.

00:48:57Good morning.

00:49:02Any calls?

00:49:03Yes, Mr. Parker's been trying to get you all morning.

00:49:06Said he'd call after lunch.

00:49:07And Mrs. Brenton called.

00:49:09Said she'd call back.

00:49:10Oh, fine.

00:49:11Good morning.

00:49:23Good morning.

00:49:25hello oh yes just a moment please mrs brenton on the wire mr brenton thank you

00:49:48hello kitten i just wanted to remind you dear i'll meet you at the recital at 2 30. and don't

00:49:57forget we do it the ritz at five oh yes and rose clayton's giving us that big dinner party at the

00:50:02club tonight all right goodbye sweetheart

00:50:08any orders mr brenton do it the recital at 2 30. the ritz at five oh never mind about that

00:50:29well nick well i've got big news for you that's all looking for you all morning well

00:50:36i'm sorry i didn't feel very well that's all right you still think uh barber's idea about that bridge

00:50:41is practical i know it is now you know it's against all theories of engineering yes but

00:50:45this bridge won't be built on theories it'll be built on brains and imagination and concrete and

00:50:51steel why look at this now when barber planned to put those field yeah that's all right that's far

00:50:58enough i just want to know if you are still sold on the idea more than ever fine that's just the

00:51:03way i feel now what i want to tell you is this i've made up my mind to take the biggest gamble of

00:51:09my life i am going to win this contract with that bridge you'll never make it you know what you're

00:51:16up against don't you a bunch of old fogies who can't see anything new or original yeah the thing

00:51:21i need most is a man who knows this idea from every angle a man who will set them afire with his

00:51:27own enthusiasm a man who gets whatever he goes after no matter how tough the opposition

00:51:33you mean barber no he's an inventor i want a salesman the man i've picked out to put this thing

00:51:39over is you me yes if you can sell a hard-boiled egg like me you can certainly sell those st louis

00:51:46you bet i can of course you can all you need to do is put that old fighting football spirit into it

00:51:51and you can't fail don't you worry i won't fail you why son it's the chance of a lifetime i know it is

00:51:57i'll catch the next train oh now take it easy time enough for that tonight what we'll do we'll spend

00:52:02this afternoon going over this thing from a to z so they won't be any chance of a slip-up oh boy just

00:52:08wait till i tell dot won't you be proud to know that you gave me this big job how long will i be away

00:52:14about two weeks great i'll take her with me fine now come on we'll go over the office and go

00:52:20through this thing thoroughly all right that's fine mary by the way did mr broughton call and say he

00:52:31be detained no no madam

00:52:39dot dot i've got the grandest news good heavens where have you been oh my gosh i forgot to call

00:52:52you yes you didn't come to the recital you didn't show up at the ritz and here it is nearly eight

00:52:57o'clock and you know very well with you at that party oh but wait gee your father's a grand old

00:53:02scout he's given me the biggest job in the history of the company you can tell me all about it later

00:53:06no i can't we're leaving for st louis tonight what sure you and i have you got out of your head of

00:53:13course i have now come on and get your things back have you forgotten the clayton's are giving a dinner

00:53:24in our honor at the club tonight oh dickens with the dinner we're shoving off for st louis

00:53:54oh kissin what's the matter matter well of all the crazy stunts going to st louis i'll give father

00:54:09peace of my mind but kidding it's a chance of a lifetime it'll be a great trip for you and a nice

00:54:14change for two weeks two weeks at the top of the season what a chance oh it'll be like a second

00:54:20honeymoon well i've decided you're not to go that's all there is to it hey what are you doing

00:54:29i'll tell dad a thing or two riverside six eight two six oh give me that oh no i'm going to st louis

00:54:37and you're going with me with a book full of engagements i guess not well then it looks as

00:54:41if i'll have to go alone oh and you'd leave me all alone for two weeks i can't help it business is

00:54:47business and you think more of business than you do about me now you know it isn't that at all

00:54:53i don't let's quarrel about it i don't want to quarrel either dear you do love your little kittens

00:54:58don't you and you won't go away and leave your little kittens all alone for two weeks will you

00:55:03oh i do love you dot but i've got to go well go if you want to oh now be reasonable be reasonable huh

00:55:13go to st louis don't let me keep you i'll find someone who'll be glad to take me out oh now let's

00:55:18no

00:55:43no

00:56:05aren't you going to say goodbye dot

00:56:13goodbye

00:56:31then go to st louis

00:56:43you don't mean to tell me you left her crying

00:56:51dick i'm ashamed of you can't you see it wasn't my fault oh wasn't it she made her plans and you

00:56:58rushed in without warning and upset them but mine were more important oh yes to you but her plans

00:57:03might have been just as important to her oh i never thought of that now you go on right home and smooth it

00:57:10over but i can't i haven't time you've got to find time you can't leave her like this well there's no

00:57:18telling what might happen a high spirited girl like her what could i do take her in your arms and ask her

00:57:26to forgive you and give up the trip you won't have to give up anything but be fair to her don't ask her to

00:57:33give up anything but what if she insists just take her in your arms the right way and she won't insist

00:57:41i'll bet you'll find her all packed up and waiting for you to ask her

00:57:48oh you look lovely in that gown madam i've been saving it for a special occasion

00:57:53hello it's mr baker oh let me talk to her hello charlie i'll phone dorothy right away mother

00:58:09carlton eight eight three one now you'll be nice to her

00:58:12what am i going to see you i'll see you over at the party tonight

00:58:28what's the matter why i'm busy i know what i'll do i'll run home and catch her before she leaves

00:58:35now don't you worry

00:58:42is mrs brunton upstairs no sir she just left

00:59:02hello give me lakewood 6522 please

00:59:07hello hello is this the lakeview country club well mrs brunton will be there shortly with the clayton

00:59:19party i wonder if you'd have her call her home yes mr brunton as soon as she comes in thank you

00:59:25say when all right when

00:59:42thank you you're welcome

00:59:43give us a little toast dot no one in your world no i don't

00:59:57pardon me a moment

01:00:13uh i didn't want any intruders coming in well well the old 10 20 30 stuff eh surely why not

01:00:23well here's to you here's to both of us let it go

01:00:27how about some more

01:00:44now give me lakewood 6522 yes

01:00:48hello is this the lakeview country club well this is mr brunton speaking mrs brunton is there with

01:00:59the clayton party i wonder if you'd call her to the phone i'm sorry sir the clayton party has been

01:01:03called off called off well is mrs brunton there no sir she just left with mr bates

01:01:18the sound of the gang denoted exactly 2 a.m eastern standard time

01:01:37the sound of the gong denoted exactly 2 a.m eastern standard time

01:01:47and marks the conclusion of our program good night pleasant dreams

01:01:54is that right two o'clock oh the evening is still early really charlie i'd better be trotting

01:02:05alone you know i'm terribly disappointed in you yes well we'll certainly have to fix that

01:02:14i thought you had lots more finesse i suppose your big he-man taught you all the fine points of the

01:02:20game oh never mind about him get my thing i'm bored stiff i thought sure you'd give me a thrill

01:02:28don't worry darling you're going to get your thrill don't play so rough charlie you're a cute little

01:02:35kitten kitten why you're a little hellcat oh the perils of the big city isn't any working girls safe

01:02:54not with this fiend in human form unhand me jack dalton think of my reputation please

01:03:04just think of mine why if i let you go to be fatal to my reputation

01:03:09wait wait if you come one step nearer i'll plunge this dagger in my heart all right clown if you want

01:03:15to but don't forget the villain still pursues her oh no honestly charlie you slay me your technique

01:03:23is rotten yes well you ain't seen nothing yet wait what am i supposed to do now scream i know how loud can

01:03:33you scream not loud enough oh will the marines never come how how what's that

01:03:42it's the united states cavalry boys we are ship

01:03:54there you are dot you win but stay a while don't rush off i'd love to charlie but i've got

01:04:08to be up first thing in the morning yes what's the big idea i'm going to grab the first train for

01:04:13st louis i'll get your wraps for you

01:04:43job well come on goodnight

01:04:48goodnight

01:04:57Why, Dick, I thought you'd go to St. Louis.

01:05:27Where have you been?

01:05:35You know, Rose and Bob Clayton.

01:05:38Yeah.

01:05:38At the party, remember?

01:05:40Must have been some party.

01:05:42Oh, it was.

01:05:43Oh, it was an awful brawl.

01:05:44Lots to drink.

01:05:46Barrel.

01:05:47Why?

01:05:48Because those parties usually don't break up until they've cleaned out the last bottle of booze.

01:05:52And it's pretty late.

01:05:53Yes, I know.

01:05:54But you see, um, oh, Rose passed out.

01:05:57And Bob asked me to take care of her.

01:05:59Anything serious?

01:06:01Oh, no.

01:06:02Just a bad head, but, oh, she's all right now.

01:06:04That's good.

01:06:17Oh, Dick.

01:06:27Dick, let me explain.

01:06:31You don't have to.

01:06:32You're with Bates, and I can guess the rest.

01:06:34But, Dick, I want to tell you the truth.

01:06:36Don't bother.

01:06:38Don't you love me anymore?

01:06:41Why don't you ask yourself the same question?

01:06:43But you know I do.

01:06:44I don't know anything of the kind.

01:06:45Why, I just told you.

01:06:46Yes, you've told me a lot of things, but I don't believe you.

01:06:49Oh, Dick.

01:06:50Expect me to believe a liar and a cheat?

01:06:53You dare say that to me?

01:06:54Well, that's what you are.

01:06:55You didn't give me a chance to tell you.

01:06:56You've had your chance.

01:06:57You've told me enough.

01:06:58I can account for everything.

01:06:59Oh, I don't doubt that.

01:07:00All your friends weren't drunk and put in jail.

01:07:02Oh, I know all about you and Charlie Bates.

01:07:04That's just it.

01:07:05You don't know a thing about it.

01:07:06Well, I can guess.

01:07:08I'm well acquainted with the rotten habits of that crowd you trot around with.

01:07:11The rotten crowd, eh?

01:07:12Well, I notice you don't mind trotting around with them.

01:07:14Oh, don't I?

01:07:14Well, I only did it to please you.

01:07:16You accept their friendship and hospitality.

01:07:19Then you turn around and call them...

01:07:20A rotten bunch of pasty-faced, loose-lipped wasters.

01:07:22Parasites!

01:07:25Parasites?

01:07:25Well, that's good.

01:07:28That sounds fine coming from you.

01:07:31Why, you're in the same class as Llewellyn Post.

01:07:33Only you won't admit it.

01:07:34Oh, I'll admit it.

01:07:35I'm nothing but a kept husband.

01:07:37Since you put it that way, that's just what you are.

01:07:40That's just what I was.

01:07:41Was?

01:07:42What are you going to do?

01:07:43Quit.

01:07:44I'm through with you and I'm through with all this.

01:07:46Through chiseling your father out of all that money I don't earn just to be your lapdog.

01:07:50Oh, is that so?

01:07:51Well, you can keep all that stuff.

01:07:52There's only one thing I'll keep.

01:07:54That's my self-respect.

01:07:55All right.

01:07:57I won't give you back this engagement ring because I paid for it myself.

01:08:01But you can give this back to your mother.

01:08:03Here.

01:08:06Goodbye, Mr. Brunton.

01:08:11My lawyers will call you up in a few days.

01:08:13Don't hold me up for too much alimony.

01:08:24You don't look so snappy this morning, Mrs. Brunton.

01:08:27I didn't sleep a wink all night.

01:08:32Worried about Dick.

01:08:33Ah, he's all right.

01:08:35He takes after you.

01:08:37Great oaks from little acorns grow.

01:08:39I know everything's all right, but still, I...

01:08:46Say, I ain't gonna raise my room rent just because I'm a boss puddler, are you?

01:08:51No, Huey.

01:08:53You better hurry.

01:08:54I never hurry.

01:08:56I claim haste makes waste.

01:09:00Holy moat.

01:09:01Good morning, Mr. Brunton.

01:09:11Good morning, Mr. Brunton.

01:09:12Mrs. Brunton downstairs?

01:09:14No, sir.

01:09:14She hasn't come down yet today.

01:09:20My daughter in?

01:09:21Yes, sir, but you can't see her.

01:09:22Why can't I?

01:09:23She's been ill.

01:09:25She hasn't slept.

01:09:26Well, that's just too bad.

01:09:28Good morning, Mr. Brunton.

01:09:58Oh, Dad, I'm terribly sorry.

01:10:13You ought to be.

01:10:14Though little good it'll do you.

01:10:15Well, what do you mean?

01:10:16You almost ruined the biggest deal the Parker Steel Corporation ever had.

01:10:19Yes, and you ruined one of the finest boys I ever saw.

01:10:22I did not.

01:10:23I tell you, you did.

01:10:24You rotted his soul.

01:10:25You killed his manhood and ambition.

01:10:27Why, when he walked into the office with this, I thought I was looking at a ghost.

01:10:30Why, what is he?

01:10:31I don't know what he's done, and I hate to think what he might do.

01:10:34I tried to pep him up and make him take that St. Louis job, but I'm afraid.

01:10:38Oh, I'm afraid, too.

01:10:40You had an infernal nerve letting your pink tees interfere with that boy's career?

01:10:43What right of you to say that to me when it's all your fault?

01:10:46My fault?

01:10:47Yes.

01:10:47Oh, it's no good arguing with you.

01:10:49You men always stick together.

01:10:50Well, you can get rid of this house.

01:10:52I never want to live in it again.

01:10:53You'd better get rid of some of your foolishness, and you've got to find that boy and find him

01:10:57quick.

01:10:57And what's more, you're going back to him.

01:10:59I won't go back.

01:11:00I won't go back.

01:11:01I won't.

01:11:02I won't.

01:11:03I won't.

01:11:03I won't go back.

01:11:07Well, he said goodbye, but he said he couldn't go to St. Louis and put that deal over the way

01:11:15he was feeling.

01:11:19Mother, I'd give anything to see him just for a minute.

01:11:24I'm afraid, dear, from what you've told me, it's too late.

01:11:32There, there, there, now, dear, I didn't mean that.

01:11:44No, it's just what you said.

01:11:47It's too late.

01:11:49Oh, Mother, I've been just rotten.

01:11:51No, you haven't, dear.

01:11:53You've just been human.

01:11:56But why did I say, oh, why didn't I cut my tongue off?

01:11:59Oh, well, you didn't mean it.

01:12:01Dick should have known you didn't mean it.

01:12:03Oh, can you blame him?

01:12:04Who'd stand for being called up and listened to Arthur?

01:12:08All husbands are kept.

01:12:11Some of them are kept with money, but most of them with love, devotion, and sacrifice.

01:12:18Why, it's every woman's mission in life, keeping her husband.

01:12:24Mother.

01:12:24Couldn't you find him, Mr. Hanreddy?

01:12:35No, didn't he phone in?

01:12:37No.

01:12:38What can't be cured must be endured.

01:12:43Any luck, Hanreddy?

01:12:45No, couldn't find him anywhere.

01:12:47Been in every speakeasy in town.

01:12:49Bye, George.

01:12:50I wonder...

01:12:52Say, I think I know where I can find him.

01:12:54Call my chauffeur.

01:12:55Tell him to bring my car at once.

01:12:56Yes, sir.

01:13:10Connecticut wrapper with acidity filler.

01:13:17Beggars can't be choosers.

01:13:20Well, oh, boy, I'm glad you didn't change your mind.

01:13:37Mr. Parker...

01:13:37I knew you wouldn't fail me, son.

01:13:39All aboard!

01:13:40Don't you worry a minute.

01:13:40I'll put this deal over.

01:13:42But that resignation goes the minute I get it over.

01:13:43We'll talk about that when you get back.

01:13:45Here we go.

01:13:46All right, Joe.

01:13:48Bye.

01:13:49Good luck.

01:13:49And, boy, bring in a table.

01:14:06Yes, sir.

01:14:06Come right up, boss.

01:14:16Oh, Jack!

01:14:16What are you doing here?

01:14:20Aren't you glad to see me?

01:14:21I can't say that.

01:14:22I'm no liar.

01:14:23Oh, I don't blame you.

01:14:25I did lie to you, but I'm no chief.

01:14:27I couldn't let you go away without explaining it to you.

01:14:30Oh, Dick, you must believe me.

01:14:34Oh, I do believe you.

01:14:36Oh, thanks.

01:14:37Oh, listen, Dick.

01:14:38I'm going to get rid of the house.

01:14:40Oh, that's not enough.

01:14:41We're not going to be kept by your father's money any longer.

01:14:43Oh, no, never.

01:14:45Dick, we're going to live on your salary.

01:14:47But wait a minute.

01:14:49Do you do me a favor?

01:14:50What is it?

01:14:51Let's start all over again.

01:14:53You propose to me.

01:14:56Will you be my wife, Doc?

01:14:58Yes.

01:14:59But this time, I'm going to keep you in a different way.

01:15:02Come on.

01:15:04Oh, the Lord.

01:15:07Come on.

01:15:08Oh, the Lord.

01:15:13Oh.

01:15:15Oh.

01:15:16Oh.

01:15:17Oh.

01:15:19Oh, jealousy.

01:15:20Oh.

01:15:21Oh.

01:15:21Oh, jealousy.

01:15:23Oh.

01:15:24Oh.

01:15:30Oh, again.

01:15:31Oh.

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