Blondie. (1938 film)

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Dagwood loses his job on the eve of his and Blondie's fifth wedding anniversary.  Penny Singleton - Blondie Bumstead Arthur Lake - Dagwood Bumstead Larry Simms - Baby Dumpling Daisy - Daisy Ann Doran - Elsie Hazlip Dorothy Moore - Dorothy Gene Lockhart - C.P. Hazlip Jonathan Hale - J.C. Dithers Gordon Oliver - Chester Franey Danny Mummert - Alvin Fuddle Kathleen Lockhart - Mrs. Miller Willie Best - Porter Ian Wolfe - Judge Eugene Anderson Jr. - Newsboy Stanley Andrews - Mr. Hicks Hooper Atchley - Man on Bus Irving Bacon - Mr. Beazley - the Mailman Stanley Brown - S.W. Carey Salesman Mary Jane Carey - Mary - Dithers' Secretary Dick Curtis - Daily Gazette Reporter Edgar Dearing - Policeman at Hotel Richard Fiske - Nelson - Dithers' Employee James Flavin - Policeman in Accident Car Fay Helm - Mrs. Fuddle George Humbert - Pie Salesman Bud Jamison - Repossessor Charles Lane - Furniture Salesman Harold Minjir - Mr. Phillips - Hotel Desk Clerk David Newell - First Draftsman Emory Parnell - Police Desk Sergeant John Rand - Gardener Bruce Sidney - Detective at Hotel Walter Soderling - Mr. Morgan Larry Steers - Assistant Hotel Clerk Josephine Whittell - Woman Seeing Optometrist  Director - Frank R. Strayer

Transcript

00:00:00Blondie!

00:00:19Pretty face, funny hat, that's what my Blondie is.

00:00:23Lovable feet, both flat, that's what my Dagwood is.

00:00:27Blondie's not always right, I let her think she is.

00:00:32All of my thoughts are bright, long as he thinks they're his.

00:00:36Life with us is fun and crazy, baby doubling.

00:00:40Us and Daisy, what a family.

00:00:43Incredible, bumsteadable.

00:00:45Hurry, you'll miss your bus.

00:00:47Watch out, you'll burn your stew.

00:00:49Nothing's too much for us, as long as with me there's you.

00:00:54Dagwood and Blondie.

00:00:55Blondie and Dagwood.

00:00:56Always with me, there's you.

00:00:58There you are, Daisy.

00:00:59There you are, Daisy.

00:01:03There you are, Daisy.

00:01:04There you are, Daisy.

00:01:08Thank you, Daisy.

00:01:09Thank you, Daisy.

00:01:15Thank you, Daisy.

00:01:16Thank you, Daisy.

00:01:20Good morning, Daddy.

00:01:21Good morning.

00:01:22Good morning.

00:01:27Hey, baby.

00:01:28Hey, baby.

00:01:29Baby Dumplin'.

00:01:34Will you do something for me?

00:01:35Sure.

00:01:36See if Mother's fixing my lunch to take to the office, but don't tell her I ask.

00:01:37Understand?

00:01:38It's a secret.

00:01:39It's a secret.

00:01:40Shh.

00:01:41That's the secret.

00:01:42Shh.

00:01:43Good morning Daddy. Good morning. Hey baby. Baby Dumplin. Will you do something for me?

00:01:58Sure. See if mother's fixing my lunch to take to the office, but don't tell her I asked.

00:02:03Understand? It's a secret.

00:02:13Look mommy, I comb my hair. That's a good boy. I'll be good all day too, I hope.

00:02:23Are you fixing days lunch for the office? Did your father tell you to ask me that?

00:02:32Baby Dumplin. Do you know what happens when you tell stories?

00:02:39Yes, mommy.

00:02:44I didn't do nothing wrong, Daisy. Let me sit down.

00:02:54I'm sorry mommy. It's hard to be good.

00:03:01Then come along and have your breakfast.

00:03:04Good morning. I thought I'd drop by with the contracts on my way to the office.

00:03:14My husband's here now. He'll be gone in a few minutes. Come back later.

00:03:18Oh, sorry. I'll wait down the corner.

00:03:20Oh, no. Wait up at the corner. It's safer.

00:03:23Safer? Oh.

00:03:32Blondie!

00:03:34Blondie!

00:03:35Oh, look. One of my blue socks is green.

00:03:37Dagwood, I put two clean pairs in your drawer last night. Why didn't you put on the other pair?

00:03:41Well, the other pair's blue and green, too.

00:03:43Now, Dagwood, keep the blue sock on your right foot, take the green sock off your left foot, and then put on the other blue one.

00:03:50Yeah, but I got the right sock on the wrong foot already.

00:03:53Well, now I'm mixed up. Never mind.

00:03:57Oh, thanks.

00:04:00Who was at the door?

00:04:01It was your brother, Gus.

00:04:03Oh, I thought it was somebody else.

00:04:07Hey.

00:04:10I haven't any brother, Gus.

00:04:12If you must know, Mr. Nosy, it was a salesman.

00:04:15Was he selling something?

00:04:17Now, Dagwood, that was a stupid question. I said he was a salesman.

00:04:21I didn't mean that. I meant, were you buying something?

00:04:24Why, whatever gave you that idea?

00:04:26Well, we just finished paying for the furniture, so I thought it was about time you bought something else.

00:04:32You talk as if I sit around all day thinking up things to buy.

00:04:35Maybe it just seems that way.

00:04:40Do you remember what we had when we first moved into this house?

00:04:43Sure, we had each other.

00:04:45What else?

00:04:46Me?

00:04:47No, darling. You came after the dining room furniture.

00:04:50Did the store bring the furniture, too?

00:04:53Your father seems to think so.

00:04:55He forgets that we have a happy home because I planned and schemed.

00:04:59Now he doesn't want to carry his lunch and save $3 a week.

00:05:03Shame.

00:05:05Poor baby. It looks as if he'll have to work his way through college.

00:05:11He will not. No son of mine will work his way through college. He'll go to college just like anybody else. And he won't have to carry his lunch either.

00:05:18I'm gonna go to Harvard.

00:05:20No, dear. Princeton.

00:05:21Harvard.

00:05:22Of course, if you got your raise.

00:05:25All right. I'm not saying another word.

00:05:29Then the boss.

00:05:30I'm not saying another word.

00:05:31I'm not saying another word.

00:05:33I'm not saying another word.

00:05:36Hurry, baby.

00:05:58Hurry up, baby.

00:06:00Open the door.

00:06:01Stand back, dear.

00:06:06He comes by awfully fast.

00:06:16Goodbye.

00:06:16Bye.

00:06:17Oh.

00:06:17That was quite a joke.

00:06:32I'm so sorry, Mr. Beasley.

00:06:33Are you hurt?

00:06:34He broke my record.

00:06:36That's the first time he's got me in six months.

00:06:38Baby Dumpling, you run along and play with Alvin.

00:06:42Oh, I'm still shaking.

00:06:44Now, baby, you be a good boy and stay in the backyard.

00:06:46Now, go on.

00:06:47Run along.

00:06:48Hurry up.

00:06:49Remarkable.

00:06:49Nobody was hurt.

00:06:50Oh, we've been doing it for years.

00:06:53Oh, I'll get him, Mrs. Bumstead.

00:06:54Oh, all right.

00:06:55Will you come inside, please?

00:07:04Did he start from upstairs?

00:07:06No, the kitchen.

00:07:08Surprising how much speed he got with such a short start.

00:07:11Will you step in here, please?

00:07:12Now, Mrs. Bumstead, when do you want the new furniture delivered?

00:07:18Tomorrow.

00:07:19I must have it tomorrow.

00:07:20I think we can do it.

00:07:21But I must have the furniture moved in while my husband's at work.

00:07:24You see, it's a surprise.

00:07:26It's our wedding anniversary.

00:07:28Our fifth.

00:07:29Oh.

00:07:30All right, Mrs. Bumstead.

00:07:31Everything will be taken care of tomorrow afternoon.

00:07:33You have my word for it.

00:07:34Fine.

00:07:35Now, if you just sign this contract.

00:07:39This says $880.

00:07:41Well, that's the total.

00:07:42The trade-in value of your old furniture is $360, which brings that amount down to $520.

00:07:48See?

00:07:49Oh.

00:07:52Where does it say how much the payments are?

00:07:54Right there.

00:07:55$22.80.

00:07:58It'll be a nice surprise for your husband, won't it?

00:08:00I hope so.

00:08:01Now, you're right, Alvin.

00:08:09I like playing with you, baby Dumplin'.

00:08:12I like playing with you, too.

00:08:14I like playing with you better than you do with me.

00:08:17You do not.

00:08:18I like to play with you better than you do with me.

00:08:21No, I like better.

00:08:23No, I like better.

00:08:24Don't, don't, don't.

00:08:26Do, do, do.

00:08:27Don't.

00:08:28Don't.

00:08:29Don't.

00:08:30Don't.

00:08:31Don't.

00:08:33If you hit me, I'll tell your mother and you'll have to sit in the corner.

00:08:38I'll be back.

00:08:41$22.80 a month.

00:08:46Poor Dagwood.

00:08:48Mommy, have you done something wrong?

00:08:52I'm afraid so.

00:08:57What have you done?

00:08:59Nothing yet.

00:09:00Nothing yet.

00:09:13In exactly seven seconds, you're going to owe me four bits.

00:09:16Well, I still think I've got a good bit.

00:09:17Come on, boomstead!

00:09:19Come on, Harry.

00:09:27Hey!

00:09:28Atta boy, Dagwood.

00:09:29Well, I didn't know he was traveling light today.

00:09:32He isn't carrying his lunch.

00:09:33Yeah, he forgot his school books, too.

00:09:35Either he's gone on a diet or his wife's gone on a vacation.

00:09:38My wife hasn't anything to do with it.

00:09:40I'm not like some guys I know who let their wives run them.

00:09:43I only bring my lunch when I want to.

00:09:45And today, I didn't want to.

00:09:47But he's hiding it under his coat.

00:09:48I am not.

00:09:49Bumstead, I want to see you.

00:10:00Yes, sir.

00:10:02Nelson, you come in, too.

00:10:04Yes, sir.

00:10:07Nelson, what have you done about that Hazard deal?

00:10:09Well, I've done everything I could, Mr. Dithers, but it's an impossible setup.

00:10:14He hates salesmen.

00:10:15Why, he throws them out as fast as I come in.

00:10:16Did he throw you out?

00:10:18No, sir.

00:10:19That's too bad.

00:10:20Well, you go on the clarinet deal.

00:10:21You want to be able to sell an old lady.

00:10:23I would sell Hazard myself.

00:10:24Yes, sir.

00:10:26Mary, get me Mr. Hazard at the Brinkley Hotel.

00:10:30Bumstead?

00:10:31Yes, sir.

00:10:32You're in trouble again?

00:10:34Huh?

00:10:35I mean, sir?

00:10:36Did you endorse a note for Elsie Watson?

00:10:39Oh, that.

00:10:40Gee, I thought you said I was in trouble.

00:10:42She owes that money.

00:10:43You remember Miss Watson, Mr. Dithers.

00:10:45She used to be your secretary.

00:10:47I remember her.

00:10:48I fired her.

00:10:50You did?

00:10:51Why, she told me she quit.

00:10:52Said her mother was sick in Seattle and she had to go to her right away and she didn't

00:10:56have the money.

00:10:57And that's the reason I signed a note.

00:11:00Why, she was crying so hard she could hardly talk.

00:11:02You understood her, though, didn't you?

00:11:04Oh, yes.

00:11:06I think that loan company must be a little mixed up about it.

00:11:09You do, eh?

00:11:10Well, one of their men is in your office now waiting for you.

00:11:13You go in there and straighten him out.

00:11:16Yes, sir.

00:11:23Get my wife.

00:11:24Uh, hello, Dovey.

00:11:30Uh, Dovey, did you put my lunch in two packages this morning?

00:11:37Mr. Bumstead?

00:11:39I'm Hicks of the Bower's Loan Company.

00:11:41Yes, I know.

00:11:42Well, then I'll get right to the point.

00:11:43You endorse the note for Elsie Watson.

00:11:45Well, she's disappeared and we're unable to locate her.

00:11:53Well, maybe you haven't looked hard enough.

00:11:55She went to visit her sick mother in Seattle.

00:11:58She has no sick mother in Seattle.

00:12:00I doubt if she has a mother at all.

00:12:02Oh, now, she must have had a mother sometime, somewheres.

00:12:06Perhaps.

00:12:07But as far as the note is concerned, you're responsible.

00:12:09Oh, no, I'm not responsible.

00:12:12Anyone can tell you I'm not responsible.

00:12:13In this case, Mr. Bumstead, you are.

00:12:17The amount is $563.80.

00:12:19You guarantee the note.

00:12:21Naturally, we expect you to take care of it immediately.

00:12:24I haven't $563.80.

00:12:28I haven't even 80 cents.

00:12:30You gave us collateral the furniture at your residence, isn't that right?

00:12:34Of course, our company doesn't want to take that furniture, but...

00:12:37Oh, you can't do that.

00:12:39Well, it so happens that we can.

00:12:40Oh, no.

00:12:41If necessary.

00:12:41No, no, now, don't do that, please.

00:12:43Don't.

00:12:44Just give me a little time and...

00:12:46All right.

00:12:47I'll give you until tomorrow.

00:12:51Tomorrow?

00:12:51I'll see you here at 1 o'clock.

00:12:54I may be a little late.

00:12:56I'll wait.

00:12:58Yeah, wait, will you?

00:12:59Mr. Morgan.

00:13:13Mr. Morgan.

00:13:18Yes?

00:13:19I'd like to get some advice.

00:13:21That's all you'll get.

00:13:22If you owed $563.80 and you had to have it right away, what would you do?

00:13:28Let me get this straight.

00:13:29I owe $563.80.

00:13:33And I'm married.

00:13:35And I don't want my wife to know anything about it.

00:13:38And I work for dealers.

00:13:39I'd hang myself.

00:13:52When I dry dishes, I hate myself.

00:13:56So do I.

00:13:57I hate all of them, too.

00:13:59No, you don't.

00:14:00Oh, dear, there goes the bell.

00:14:03See who it is, baby.

00:14:05If it's anyone selling anything, tell them, we don't want any.

00:14:08Yes, I am.

00:14:19We don't want any.

00:14:22You like a cherry pie?

00:14:23Yes, sir.

00:14:25And your papa like a cherry pie?

00:14:30Mommy.

00:14:31Yes, dear?

00:14:32Does Daddy like cherry pie?

00:14:35Daddy likes any kind of pie.

00:14:40Come in.

00:14:47I happen to know Mr. Haislip is stopping there.

00:14:50I've called five times.

00:14:53We'll leave another message.

00:14:56Yes?

00:14:58Ah, Bumstead, I'm glad you came in.

00:15:01You can help me solve a problem.

00:15:03Yes, sir.

00:15:04When you were in here, did you leave your lunch?

00:15:06I guess so.

00:15:07You'll probably need it.

00:15:09But I need a raise worse, Mr. Dithers.

00:15:11Yes, I know.

00:15:12You needed one last week.

00:15:13Yes, sir, but I need it worse this week than I did last week.

00:15:16You see, tomorrow's my wedding anniversary,

00:15:18and I made up my mind to surprise Blondie.

00:15:20Bumstead, I don't know anything about your home life,

00:15:22but I imagine Blondie has one surprise after another.

00:15:25Yes, but she never had a surprise like this if I don't get a raise.

00:15:29Your job isn't worth any more than you're getting.

00:15:32Mr. Dithers, I could sell if you'd give me a chance.

00:15:35I'm a born salesman.

00:15:36I'm aggressive.

00:15:37You mean impulsive.

00:15:39Yes, sir, and I have charm, too.

00:15:41All I need is an opportunity,

00:15:43and you'll just have to give it to me, Mr. Dithers.

00:15:46Tomorrow's our wooden anniversary,

00:15:47and unless I take home some news to Blondie, I...

00:15:51Listen, Bumstead, quit beating about the bush.

00:15:53You're in trouble, aren't you?

00:15:54Yes, sir.

00:15:56You wouldn't think I could get into so much trouble.

00:15:58I wouldn't think anybody could.

00:16:00You know, if Blondie finds out about that note I endorsed,

00:16:03it'll be pretty hard to explain.

00:16:04Hard? It'll be impossible.

00:16:07I'd just have to get a hold of $563.80.

00:16:12Bumstead, I'm going to give you a chance.

00:16:16Gee.

00:16:16You know that Hazlip deal?

00:16:17That's a $200,000 proposition.

00:16:20Hazlip's stopping at the Brinkley.

00:16:21If you sell him, I'll promote you to the sales force,

00:16:24give you a $10 raise,

00:16:25and a bonus of $600, which will cover that note.

00:16:29Thank you, Mr. Dithers.

00:16:30I appreciate this, and I'll show you I'm worthy.

00:16:33You've saved my honor and my furniture.

00:16:36Now, you're talking like a man.

00:16:39Yes, sir.

00:16:40I've always known I had it in me.

00:16:42Just never let it come out before.

00:16:44But from now on, I'll prove to you I have courage.

00:16:47These cheese sandwiches have been making a mouse out of me.

00:16:50Mary, get my wife on the phone.

00:17:13Blondie, we've just gotten out of a lot of trouble that you never knew about.

00:17:16I've been a sap, but I've changed all of a sudden.

00:17:19From now on, you're going to be proud of me.

00:17:21I'm going to do big things.

00:17:23Baby Dumplin', you're going to Harvard.

00:17:26Huh?

00:17:27Oh, I thought you said something.

00:17:31Mrs. Fuddle?

00:17:32Yes?

00:17:34Thank you, Alvin.

00:17:35Come over and play with me.

00:17:36Why, of course.

00:17:38Run along and play, dear.

00:17:39I don't want to.

00:17:41Why, Alvin.

00:17:42Is that nice?

00:17:43Mrs. Fuddle?

00:17:44Yes?

00:17:46Now run along and play, dear.

00:17:47Go along.

00:17:47I have something for you.

00:17:50Would you like a nice box of cherries?

00:17:51Oh, you're sure you don't need them?

00:17:53Oh, no.

00:17:54I have more.

00:17:55Come on over here and play with me, Alvin.

00:17:58No.

00:17:58Oh, come on.

00:18:00Daisy wants to play with you, too.

00:18:02Don't you, Daisy?

00:18:05Will you play nice?

00:18:07Yeah, sure.

00:18:10All right.

00:18:11I suppose you're all excited about buying new furniture.

00:18:15Oh, yes, I am.

00:18:16In a way, the payments are larger than I expected, but if Dagwood gets his raise...

00:18:21Oh, I know just exactly how you feel.

00:18:24I've just about given up hope of Ed ever getting a raise when it happened.

00:18:28Yes?

00:18:29An old boy of mine came to town.

00:18:31We had him out for dinner, and the minute his big car drove up in front of the house,

00:18:34there was a change in Ed.

00:18:36Oh.

00:18:37All during dinner, he kept talking about business and what he said to his boss and everything,

00:18:41and Ed kept getting hotter and hotter, and, well, all I knew is the next day Ed came

00:18:46home with a raise.

00:18:48Oh, dear.

00:18:49I just remembered.

00:18:50I must make a call.

00:18:53It's Alvin.

00:18:54Let's go.

00:19:14You weigh 163 pounds.

00:19:17You are a very stupid fellow and not likely to succeed.

00:19:24You weigh 163 pounds.

00:19:33You are a very stupid fellow and not likely to succeed.

00:19:44You weigh 183 pounds.

00:19:47You are about to consummate a very successful business deal.

00:19:50Save your money, sucker.

00:20:04I've told you twice already.

00:20:13Good morning, Mr. Hayes.

00:20:15Look, there's some messages for you.

00:20:16J.C. Dithys.

00:20:20J.C. Dithys.

00:20:21J.C. Dithys.

00:20:23S.W. Carey Company.

00:20:26J.C. Dithys.

00:20:27Rather persistent, aren't they, Mr. Hayes.

00:20:29Fine state of affairs when a man can't move without having a pack of salesmen yapping at

00:20:33his heels.

00:20:33Yeah, I'll take them, Mr. Hayes.

00:20:35I'll take them, Mr. Hayes.

00:20:40Is Mr. Hayes in?

00:20:41Are you selling something?

00:20:43Yes, I'm Mr. Bumstead of the J.C. Dithys Company.

00:20:45Well, fortunately for you, he's not in.

00:20:47Oh, you mean he's out?

00:20:49Exactly.

00:20:50Listen, will you do me a favor?

00:20:51I'll be thrilled to death.

00:20:53I'm going to sit right over there.

00:20:55And when Mr. Hayes comes in, will you tip me off?

00:20:57You know, give me a high sign.

00:20:59Let's see, what can we use for a signal?

00:21:01Oh, like this.

00:21:02Never mind, never mind.

00:21:17Is Mr. C.P. Hayes in, please?

00:21:19Are you a salesman?

00:21:21Yes, I'm with the S.W.

00:21:22Kerry Company.

00:21:22Mr. Hayes is not in.

00:21:24Oh, thanks.

00:21:32I'm with the S.W.

00:22:02I'm with the S.W.

00:22:32He doesn't know what he's doing.

00:23:01No.

00:23:02No.

00:23:04I could fix it in 10 minutes.

00:24:31I have a suite here. Got a kit of tools, too.

00:24:37Never get it on the elevator, though.

00:24:39What about the stairs?

00:24:41Bright boy. Sure.

00:24:44Over there.

00:24:46Here.

00:24:48You take this.

00:24:50Walk over there.

00:24:52Pull it.

00:24:52Yeah. Be careful.

00:24:54Be careful.

00:24:54Where?

00:24:56Where?

00:24:58Where?

00:25:00Where?

00:25:02Well, that's a fine place to leave a thing.

00:25:26Porter, Porter, Porter, Porter!

00:25:56I got the right thing on the scooter, I'll get it.

00:26:15Police!

00:26:17Mr. Brickley!

00:26:21Mr. Brickley!

00:26:24Mr. Now look, you're sure you had a vacuum cleaner in the first place?

00:26:28Mr. I think I did.

00:26:30Mr. It looked like one.

00:26:31Mr. And I wasn't using it for one.

00:26:33Mr. But it got broken.

00:26:35Mr. So I went downstairs to get a screwdriver.

00:26:39Mr. How long were you gone?

00:26:41Mr. I don't know how long I was gone, but I was gone too long.

00:26:45Mr. Because when I got back, it was gone.

00:26:49Mr. It couldn't have walked out of here, couldn't it?

00:26:53Ah, the whole thing sounds crazy to me.

00:26:56Where did you leave it?

00:27:01Oh, there.

00:27:02All right, let's have a look.

00:27:13Well, that's the one mistake we made.

00:27:15What?

00:27:16We didn't pay enough attention when we were taking it apart.

00:27:19Maybe we ought to take it back downstairs.

00:27:21No, it may require a little longer than I thought at first, but we'll fix it.

00:27:27I'm better at engines.

00:27:28I'm good at watches.

00:27:30I've taken this apart three times and only had to go to the jewelers twice.

00:27:34Gosh, I must be going.

00:27:35I have to see a man in this hotel. He's probably in now.

00:27:38Can you come back later?

00:27:40Not tonight, but I'll come back tomorrow when I finish a big deal I'm closing.

00:27:43Well, we'll put it away and get a fresh start in the morning.

00:27:47I find it when you put your problems aside for a while.

00:27:50And they don't look so complicated.

00:27:59It's all right.

00:28:01Uh-huh.

00:28:02You're at it again.

00:28:03Excuse me.

00:28:04Excuse me?

00:28:05Oh, excuse me.

00:28:06This is my daughter, Elsie.

00:28:08Glad to meet you.

00:28:09Elsie?

00:28:10I once knew a girl named Elsie.

00:28:12Yes?

00:28:13You must tell me about her sometime.

00:28:14My dear, this is Mr...

00:28:16What is your name?

00:28:17We've been so busy we haven't had time to introduce ourselves.

00:28:19Dagwood Bumstead.

00:28:20Glad to meet you, Mr. Bumstead.

00:28:22Whose vacuum cleaner was this?

00:28:24Dagwood Bumstead.

00:28:27Funny what names folks have.

00:28:29Now, take your last name.

00:28:30Of course, you can't help that, but somebody is to blame for your first name.

00:28:33That's right.

00:28:34Any middle name?

00:28:35Dad.

00:28:36No?

00:28:37Well, that's a break.

00:28:39My parents named me Clarence Percival.

00:28:44However, since I've been big enough to write, I've used initials.

00:28:48Now everybody calls me C.P.

00:28:51I think I'll call you Dag.

00:28:52Is Dag taking his vacuum cleaner with him?

00:28:55Uh, no, he has an appointment.

00:28:56I hope I haven't made you late.

00:28:58Oh, that's all right, but I have to hurry now.

00:29:00Glad to have met you and I'll see you tomorrow.

00:29:01Goodbye.

00:29:02Okay, Dag.

00:29:05Okay, C.P.

00:29:09Ain't no use of looking around here.

00:29:11Cause it's long gone from here.

00:29:13Look, let's go over this one more time.

00:29:15Where was the vacuum cleaner?

00:29:17Right there.

00:29:18All right, the vacuum cleaner is right there.

00:29:28Is Mr. Haislip being in?

00:29:31No.

00:29:32I can't wait any longer today.

00:29:33I'll catch him tomorrow.

00:29:34Is that too bad?

00:29:35I'm sure Mr. Haislip will be very disappointed.

00:29:37Oh, Mr. Phillips, is that Mr. Bumstead?

00:29:39Yes, that's me.

00:29:40Mr. C.P. Haislip would like to speak to you on the telephone.

00:29:43Mr. C.P. Haislip?

00:29:45This is Bumstead speaking.

00:29:47Hey, Dag.

00:29:48Bring a couple of half-hands in here.

00:29:50Mr. C.P. Haislip?

00:29:52This is Bumstead speaking.

00:29:55Hey, Dag.

00:29:56Bring a couple of half-inch bolts with you tomorrow.

00:30:00Yes, sir.

00:30:01Time to get here early, will ya?

00:30:04Okay, C.P.

00:30:21Hello, darling.

00:30:22Hello.

00:30:23You're late tonight.

00:30:24Yes, I was tinkering.

00:30:26I mean, I had to work.

00:30:31Well, everything around the house is just the same as usual, isn't it?

00:30:34Dagwood, you have the strangest look on your face.

00:30:39I look the same to me.

00:30:41I was, um, talking to Mrs. Fuddle today.

00:30:44She asked me if you've gotten your raise.

00:30:47What'd you tell her?

00:30:48I told her that's it.

00:30:50Well, that's right.

00:30:52Why?

00:30:54He ran away again.

00:30:56The trouble with you is you don't bring him up right.

00:31:08Good evening, Baby Dumpling.

00:31:10Good evening, Daddy.

00:31:11I hear you ran away again.

00:31:13I once knew a little boy who ran away, and do you know what happened to him?

00:31:20When he came home, his mother and father and even his little dog didn't love him anymore.

00:31:26He kept running away and running away, and when he came home, do you know what happened?

00:31:32His mother and father were gone.

00:31:35His little dog was gone.

00:31:37And there wasn't a soul in the empty house.

00:31:41Wasn't there anybody there to make him sit in the car now?

00:31:44You ought to do something about him, Blondie.

00:31:56Did you hear me?

00:31:57Yes.

00:31:58Are you gonna do something about him?

00:32:00Of course, dear.

00:32:01I saw Laura today.

00:32:03Well, that's more like it.

00:32:05Who's Laura?

00:32:06Laura Franey.

00:32:08Oh, Chester's sister.

00:32:10She says Chester's in charge of the Western Division now.

00:32:13That's what he says.

00:32:15What makes you dislike Chester so much?

00:32:18I'm not jealous if that's what you mean.

00:32:20Oh, I didn't say anything about you being jealous.

00:32:23Jealous?

00:32:24That's silly.

00:32:25He annoys me.

00:32:26Hasn't brains enough to doubt an eye.

00:32:27Now, Dagwood, I think that's unfair.

00:32:29He has been made general manager.

00:32:31What's that got to do with it?

00:32:33After all, you married me.

00:32:35Gee, he's lucky.

00:32:37How did you mean that?

00:32:39I mean being made general manager.

00:32:41Oh.

00:32:42Laura says he'll be in town tomorrow.

00:32:46Well, I hope he doesn't come out here bragging around with his big mouth.

00:32:49He's not any smarter than I am.

00:32:51Of course he's not.

00:32:53I wouldn't trade you for ten Chesters.

00:32:57Well, you'll see.

00:32:59I'm sorry.

00:33:00I even spoke about him.

00:33:01I just said he was doing well.

00:33:02That's all.

00:33:03General manager, general nuisance.

00:33:06Degwood, what on earth are you doing?

00:33:16Just seeing what we're having for supper.

00:33:19What difference does it make?

00:33:20You cover everything with ketchup anyway.

00:33:23Dagwood.

00:33:37Yes, dear.

00:33:38Where are you going now?

00:33:40I thought you wanted me to wipe the dishes.

00:33:42Do you know how long ago that was?

00:33:44No.

00:33:44Forty-five minutes.

00:33:45You mean you've already wiped them?

00:33:47Yes.

00:33:49My, time surely does fly.

00:33:51Yes, it flies faster in the living room than it does in the kitchen.

00:33:54Yes.

00:33:56I'm sorry, dear, I forgot.

00:33:58I was sitting here thinking.

00:34:00About what?

00:34:01I was thinking how this room would look without this furniture.

00:34:06What did you say?

00:34:09I was, I don't know what I said.

00:34:11Something about furniture.

00:34:13Oh, yes, I remember.

00:34:14I said, did I?

00:34:16This furniture is a little out of date.

00:34:19I guess we're lucky to have it, though.

00:34:21Well, I had a letter from Mother today.

00:34:26Give her my love, dear.

00:34:28Dagwood, I don't believe you've heard a thing I've said to you all evening.

00:34:32Yes, I did, dear.

00:34:33You just said you were going to write your mother.

00:34:35I said I had a letter from Mother.

00:34:37Oh, I thought you said something like that.

00:34:40How are things at home?

00:34:41Mother finally bought that new car.

00:34:43Said she and Doc might drive down tomorrow for our anniversary.

00:34:47Uh-huh.

00:34:47Dagwood?

00:34:51Yes?

00:34:52Have you been thinking about tomorrow?

00:34:55I couldn't think of anything all day but tomorrow.

00:34:58Oh, darling.

00:35:00You say the sweetest thing.

00:35:02I guess that's why I love you so much.

00:35:05You wouldn't believe that we'd been married five years, would you?

00:35:08No.

00:35:09I'll never forget the day of our wedding.

00:35:11You were so scared.

00:35:12Sure, it was the first time I'd ever been married.

00:35:15It better be the last two young men.

00:35:17Nobody could ever take your place.

00:35:19Oh.

00:35:21Listen.

00:35:22That pretty waltz we loved so much before we were married.

00:35:27Mrs. Bumstead, may I have this dance?

00:35:29Mm-hmm.

00:35:52Do you remember the first time you kissed me?

00:35:55It was while we were dancing to this.

00:35:56But you weren't looking then.

00:36:07Dagwood, you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot someday and you'll be crippled for life.

00:36:26You're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot someday and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot and you're going to drop one of those sandwiches on your foot

00:36:56Blondie, you ought to do something about that light in the kitchen.

00:37:00I could hardly see to make my sandwich.

00:37:02If you could see what went into one of those sandwiches, you wouldn't eat it.

00:37:06Oh.

00:37:13There you are on the floor in your clean pajamas.

00:37:15What are you doing?

00:37:17Nothing.

00:37:17Then do it in bed.

00:37:26There you are.

00:37:56What are you reading?

00:38:04About that epidemic of mumps over on the east side.

00:38:07Oh.

00:38:09Is baby dumping been over there?

00:38:11Of course not.

00:38:12What would he be doing on the east side?

00:38:14Well, he's always running away.

00:38:19What are the symptoms of mumps anyhow?

00:38:22Oh, I don't know.

00:38:23Swollen jaws, I guess.

00:38:25That's not a symptom.

00:38:26That's mumps.

00:38:29Now, Dagwood, don't start imagining things.

00:38:32I'm not imagining anything.

00:38:40Did you hear something?

00:38:41No.

00:38:48How'd you like a glass of water?

00:38:50No thanks, dear.

00:38:55Well, I'm thirsty.

00:38:56I think I'll get a drink.

00:38:58I'm thirsty.

00:39:20I think I'll get a drink.

00:39:21Shhh!

00:39:46Hello.

00:39:47Hello.

00:39:51He hasn't any mobs.

00:40:18Of course he hasn't.

00:40:21Hello, Dagwood.

00:40:48Hello, Chester.

00:40:49Well, I'm glad to see you.

00:40:51What are you doing here?

00:40:52Oh, just up here to see a man on business.

00:40:54Oh.

00:40:55Hello, Dag.

00:40:56Hello.

00:40:57Come on in.

00:40:58I'll see you later.

00:40:59Yeah.

00:41:00Well, we've nearly finished.

00:41:01Gosh, I'm glad.

00:41:02C.P., there's something I want to tell you.

00:41:03Well, what is it?

00:41:04The phone's ringing.

00:41:05Well, answer it.

00:41:06Hello?

00:41:07Hello?

00:41:08Daily Gazette calling.

00:41:09I speak to C.P.

00:41:10Haislip.

00:41:11It's a Daily Gazette.

00:41:12Ask them what they want.

00:41:13What did you want to speak to him about?

00:41:14Oh, just a minute.

00:41:15He wants a statement about that building project on the south side.

00:41:17Tell him to go chase himself.

00:41:18He said go chase yourself.

00:41:19Wait a minute.

00:41:20We can't tell him that.

00:41:37Oh, we can't tell him that.

00:41:43All right.

00:41:46Wow.

00:41:47We can't tell him that.

00:41:49All right, tell him anything.

00:41:52Okay?

00:41:57What'll I tell him?

00:41:58Here, give me that phone.

00:42:04This is Hazlett.

00:42:05I've abandoned the whole idea.

00:42:07No.

00:42:08No.

00:42:09No.

00:42:10Goodbye.

00:42:12But you haven't abandoned the whole idea, have you?

00:42:15No, but I'm tired of being bothered.

00:42:16Then you're going through with the development?

00:42:18Sure.

00:42:19As soon as they get this thing fixed,

00:42:20we have to get it back before they miss it.

00:42:22Oh.

00:42:24You know this town pretty well, don't you?

00:42:26Yes.

00:42:26Well, when I get ready to go through with that plan,

00:42:29I want to ask your advice about a few things.

00:42:31I can give you a lot of advice, C.P.

00:42:32What do you want to know?

00:42:38I want to know why you brought this thing up here

00:42:40in the first place.

00:42:46Baby Dumpling, see who's at the door.

00:42:59Oh, dear.

00:43:00What do you do?

00:43:08Mrs. Bumstead?

00:43:09Yes.

00:43:10Is your husband in?

00:43:10No, he's at his office.

00:43:12No, he isn't.

00:43:13I just came from there.

00:43:14He isn't?

00:43:15That's strange.

00:43:16Yes.

00:43:17Under the circumstances, it is.

00:43:19Are you sure he's still in town?

00:43:20Certainly.

00:43:21Today's our wedding anniversary,

00:43:22and my mother and sister are driving down...

00:43:24I'll wait for him at the office.

00:43:25What is it you wanted to see him about?

00:43:27Perhaps I could help.

00:43:28It's a personal matter.

00:43:30Well, you needn't mind telling me.

00:43:31We have no secrets from each other.

00:43:33Won't you come inside, please?

00:43:35It's about that Elsie Watson note.

00:43:37Elsie Watson?

00:43:38Note?

00:43:39Who's Elsie Watson?

00:43:41Why did he write her a note?

00:43:43Your husband understands all about it.

00:43:45Well, of course, but who is this woman?

00:43:46If I don't find him, I'll be back.

00:43:48But wait a minute.

00:43:49You haven't told me.

00:43:50Elsie Watson.

00:44:01He saw Mr. Dithers earlier this morning and then left.

00:44:04I don't know when to be back.

00:44:06Well, where can I locate him?

00:44:09I hate to bother you, but...

00:44:11if you will, please.

00:44:17I'm on my way, Dad.

00:44:18Now, don't you little boys get messy.

00:44:20I'm on my way.

00:44:25Hello?

00:44:26Who...

00:44:27who is this, please?

00:44:30Elsie?

00:44:31Is Dagwood Bumstead there?

00:44:34Just a minute.

00:44:35Hey, Dag.

00:44:36It's for you.

00:44:37Me?

00:44:42Hello?

00:44:43What are you doing in that hotel?

00:44:46I'm helping a man fix a vacuum cleaner.

00:44:48That's just dandy.

00:44:50And I suppose that Elsie woman is his daughter.

00:44:52Sure.

00:44:53How'd you guess?

00:44:55You know all the answers, don't you?

00:44:57Hello?

00:44:58Hello?

00:44:59Hello?

00:45:00Hello?

00:45:01Dag, don't stand there saying hello like a minute.

00:45:03Plug this thing in.

00:45:04Now, hold your breath.

00:45:14Hold your breath.

00:45:14üzies.

00:45:22If I were a drinking man, I'd go out and get a drink.

00:45:45I think I will anyhow.

00:45:52You told me this morning that you had that Hazlop deal in the bag, didn't you?

00:45:58Yes, sir, but look.

00:45:59You look.

00:46:00Eastern Millionaire to Abandon Building Project.

00:46:03C.P. Hazlop says housing plan is off.

00:46:05Does that surprise you?

00:46:07Why, no, sir.

00:46:08Well, maybe this will.

00:46:09You're fired.

00:46:11You mean I don't get a bonus?

00:46:14You're fired.

00:46:16And that answers your question, Mr. Hicks.

00:46:19All right.

00:46:20We'll take other steps.

00:46:22Mr. Dithters, wait a minute.

00:46:24Mr. Dithters.

00:46:25The loan company has attached your final check.

00:46:32Oh, sir.

00:46:34Well, we'll take other steps.

00:46:36Mr. Dithters.

00:46:37Wait a minute.

00:46:38Mr. Dithters.

00:46:39The loan company has attached your final check.

00:46:40Now, if you'll just be patient, darling, there's so many things I have to explain.

00:46:51Remember what the minister said when we were married?

00:46:53A perfect marriage must be based on truth and understanding.

00:46:57Yes, there was a girl in the hotel with me, but we weren't alone.

00:47:01Her father was there all the time.

00:47:04You see, her father and I had a big deal on.

00:47:06I know I didn't tell you anything about it.

00:47:09I wanted to surprise you.

00:47:12No, the girl didn't have a thing to do with me losing my job.

00:47:17Honestly, dear, I was just up there helping her father fix a vacuum cleaner.

00:47:24You'll never get away with that one, buddy.

00:47:39Hey!

00:47:51Hey!

00:47:57Dagwood!

00:48:01See the new car, Dagwood!

00:48:03Yes!

00:48:07Nice!

00:48:09I didn't know Mother and Dot were here.

00:48:11It's a good thing for you.

00:48:12They are.

00:48:13Huh?

00:48:14Put your arms around me.

00:48:16Now, smile.

00:48:17What's so funny?

00:48:18Smile.

00:48:19Nothing's funny.

00:48:20But we'll make the best of it while Mother and Dot are here.

00:48:22I don't want to have any trouble in front of them.

00:48:24Are they going to stay long?

00:48:25Shut up.

00:48:26Keep smiling.

00:48:26You've broken my heart, but I'll smile, too.

00:48:30Now, turn around and walk slowly.

00:48:35Isn't it lovely to see them so happy?

00:48:39Chaser.

00:48:40Cheat.

00:48:42Liar.

00:48:43Listen, Blondie, if you'll only give me a chance, I can explain.

00:48:46I don't want explanations.

00:48:47I want alimony.

00:48:48But you wouldn't.

00:48:50Smile.

00:48:50Such a lovely dinner.

00:48:58And isn't Blondie the grandest cook?

00:49:00Yes.

00:49:01And doesn't Dagwood look handsome all dressed up?

00:49:04Say, I think I'm going to save a piece of this cake to put under my pillow.

00:49:07But this is an anniversary cake, Dorothy.

00:49:10You wish on a wedding cake.

00:49:11That's right.

00:49:12On an anniversary cake, you just hope.

00:49:18Save me a big piece, dear.

00:49:20More, Mommy, more.

00:49:23Shh, darling, you've had enough.

00:49:25Oh, such a face.

00:49:27I can't help it, Grandma.

00:49:28My chin legs.

00:49:29Here, dear, hold still.

00:49:31It'll wear my face out.

00:49:33Oh, there.

00:49:35Do you like Mommy and Daddy's anniversary, baby?

00:49:38Not much.

00:49:39Why not?

00:49:40No fireworks.

00:49:45Well, maybe the fireworks will come later.

00:49:50Well, is everybody finished?

00:49:54I am.

00:49:55Then, then we'll all go into the living room.

00:49:58I have a big surprise for Dagwood.

00:50:01Mother, you know what it is.

00:50:03Yeah?

00:50:04Can't it wait?

00:50:05But Dagwood, you've got to know sooner or later.

00:50:08Then I'd sooner know later.

00:50:09Come along.

00:50:10You've got to face this like a man.

00:50:14Blondie wants to be the first to see your face.

00:50:16Now, you stand right here.

00:50:19Grandma.

00:50:20Yes, dear?

00:50:21Can't Daisy see this surprise, too?

00:50:23Yes, dear.

00:50:24You run right along and get her.

00:50:28Dagwood.

00:50:28It's an anniversary present to us, from me.

00:50:56But the old furniture.

00:50:57Oh, I traded the old furniture in on this.

00:51:00But, you know.

00:51:03Dagwood!

00:51:04Grab him, Mother!

00:51:04She's fading.

00:51:06Get some water, Dorothy.

00:51:08Fan him.

00:51:09Of all things.

00:51:11I knew it would be a surprise, but I didn't expect it to be a shock.

00:51:18Oh, Daisy, get down.

00:51:20Has he said anything yet?

00:51:21Here, give me that.

00:51:22Daisy.

00:51:23What's the matter?

00:51:27Is Daddy on fire?

00:51:29No, baby.

00:51:30He's just surprised.

00:51:32Where am I?

00:51:33You're home, dear.

00:51:34I'm your wife.

00:51:35Or don't you remember?

00:51:39New furniture?

00:51:40Yes, dear.

00:51:41That's what I thought.

00:51:42What did you expect to see?

00:51:44Nothing.

00:51:45I mean, nothing like this.

00:51:46Are you all right now?

00:51:48I think so.

00:51:55How do you feel now, Dagwood?

00:51:57Not very well.

00:51:59I'm expecting a headache.

00:52:00I'll get it.

00:52:07Hello, Blondie.

00:52:09Hope I'm not intruding.

00:52:10Why, Chester Franey, of all people.

00:52:13Mother and daughter here.

00:52:14Come on in and say hello.

00:52:16They'll be so glad to see you.

00:52:17Mr. Franey.

00:52:19Chester, how nice.

00:52:20How do you do, Mrs. Miller?

00:52:21And Dorothy.

00:52:22What a beautiful young lady she's grown to be.

00:52:25Congratulations.

00:52:26Oh, thank you.

00:52:28How did you remember?

00:52:29Well, it's one day I'm not likely to forget.

00:52:32What a pretty speech.

00:52:33Chester always could say the nicest things.

00:52:36And baby dumpling.

00:52:38My, you're getting to be a big man.

00:52:40Where's the dog?

00:52:42Over there.

00:52:44Oh, hello, Dagwood.

00:52:46Hello, Chester.

00:52:47Dagwood, aren't you going to shake hands with Chester?

00:52:50You two aren't rivals anymore.

00:52:52Oh, I saw Dagwood today at the Brinkley.

00:52:54Oh, you didn't tell us you saw Chester.

00:52:57Well, I forgot.

00:52:57Lots of people forget.

00:52:59Most men forget sometimes.

00:53:01One thing about Chester, he never forgets.

00:53:05Aren't those beautiful flowers?

00:53:06Aren't they?

00:53:07Let me smell.

00:53:10I must put them in water.

00:53:12Let me help.

00:53:13We haven't done the dinner dishes yet.

00:53:15I hate to let you see my kitchen.

00:53:17It's such a mess.

00:53:18That's all right.

00:53:19I'll keep my eyes shut.

00:53:21In your mouth, too, I hope.

00:53:28Don, let's do the dinner dishes, huh?

00:53:35No, Dagwood, you don't feel well.

00:53:37Give me time to get my breath, and Dorothy and I will do them.

00:53:41How's everything going, Blondie?

00:53:42Just grand.

00:53:44Well, I received your note and...

00:53:45And we're glad to have you.

00:53:46Here, let me take you.

00:53:47Are you happy?

00:53:50Of course.

00:53:52What a question.

00:53:53Well, how's Dagwood getting along?

00:53:55Oh, he's doing awfully well.

00:53:58Awfully.

00:54:02Gone long enough to grow the flowers.

00:54:04What'd you say, Dagwood?

00:54:05I could say a lot of things if I had a chance.

00:54:08Oh, what do you want to say?

00:54:09Well, nothing.

00:54:11Look, Mother, aren't they lovely?

00:54:24And so autistic.

00:54:26Oh, I'll answer it.

00:54:31By the way, Blondie, haven't you some new furniture since I was here last?

00:54:35When were you here last?

00:54:37It's for you, Dagwood.

00:54:38Who is it?

00:54:40Who is it, please?

00:54:42It's Elsie.

00:54:46Elsie.

00:54:48Elsie.

00:54:49Elsie.

00:54:51Elsie?

00:54:52Yeah, Elsie.

00:54:54Hello?

00:54:55Hey, Dag.

00:54:57Dad wants to know where you put the handle to the vacuum cleaner.

00:54:59It's in the closet.

00:55:04In the B-E-D-R-O-O-M.

00:55:08Bedroom.

00:55:11Bedroom?

00:55:17Blondie, don't.

00:55:18Oh.

00:55:22You take your hands off my wife.

00:55:23What Blondie needs now is a friend.

00:55:25Yeah, since when do you know what my wife needs?

00:55:27Why, Elsie?

00:55:28Daddy!

00:55:29A verka!

00:55:31All right, you ask for it.

00:55:32Oh, I want to fight, man.

00:55:37I want to fight.

00:55:37Dagwood, Bupsteads!

00:55:38Don't you dare.

00:55:40Dorothy, take the baby upstairs.

00:55:42I want to see.

00:55:43I want to see.

00:55:44I don't want to go upstairs.

00:55:45I want to see.

00:55:46I apologize to everyone.

00:55:48I suppose I'd better leave.

00:55:50Blondie, if you need me, just call.

00:55:54Oh, you've made a fine mess of our anniversary.

00:55:57Control yourself, dear.

00:55:58I can't.

00:55:59I can't control myself any longer.

00:56:01No one knows what I've gone through today.

00:56:03I tried to smile and bear up, but this is the last straw.

00:56:06That woman calling you up in my house in front of my baby.

00:56:09Oh, how could you?

00:56:11Blondie, I can explain everything if you'll give me just 15 minutes.

00:56:14You couldn't explain Elsie in 15 years.

00:56:16The man was here and told me about her in the note.

00:56:19Blondie, that's different from what you think.

00:56:21That's serious.

00:56:22Serious?

00:56:23Sure, she's a different Elsie.

00:56:25I can explain her, too.

00:56:27Two Elsies?

00:56:28No wonder you fainted.

00:56:30Blondie, listen to what I have to say.

00:56:32It would only be more lies.

00:56:34Blondie, Blondie, darling.

00:56:36You, you, philanthropist.

00:56:39Oh.

00:56:42If you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to somebody else.

00:56:46Oh, darling, you mustn't.

00:56:50This is a time to be brave.

00:57:02Oh, my car's been stolen.

00:57:08Police, police.

00:57:09Dorothy, Chester.

00:57:11Where are you?

00:57:12Thank you, gentlemen.

00:57:13Where is somebody?

00:57:14Oh, dear, oh, dear.

00:57:15Help me, help me.

00:57:17Are you a policeman?

00:57:18No, but I have a seizure order for the furniture in this house.

00:57:21Go ahead, boys.

00:57:21Oh, but my car's been stolen.

00:57:23Oh, help me, help me.

00:57:24Somebody help me.

00:57:25Dial operator and say I want a policeman.

00:57:27Oh, wait.

00:57:31Oh!

00:57:32Hello?

00:57:33Operator?

00:57:34Operator?

00:57:35Hello?

00:57:36I tell you, you have to help me.

00:57:37It's a matter of life and death.

00:57:38My wife, she's leaving me.

00:57:40Everybody's leaving me.

00:57:41They won't even let me talk.

00:57:42We've been letting you talk for 10 minutes,

00:57:44and I can't make heads or tails of it.

00:57:46Can you, Elsie?

00:57:47No, but I'm beginning to think we're mixed up in it somehow.

00:57:50Of course you are.

00:57:50That's why you have to help me.

00:57:52Dag, get a grip on yourself.

00:57:54This time, you've really hit the jackpot with your tinkering.

00:57:57Now, Elsie, that isn't it.

00:57:58It's something about another Elsie,

00:57:59or Elsie isn't making himself clear.

00:58:01This is no time for puns.

00:58:03Easy, Dag, you're getting yourself all worked up over nothing.

00:58:06That's the trouble.

00:58:07She won't believe it's nothing.

00:58:09Well, what do you want us to do?

00:58:10Oh, help me.

00:58:11Oh, that's easy.

00:58:12Elsie, get your wraps.

00:58:13We'll all go over to your house and straighten it out.

00:58:15Oh, would you?

00:58:17Sure, I was wanting some fresh air anyhow.

00:58:23It still won't work.

00:58:26All right, I'm ready.

00:58:29Please, Dad, get that thing out of here before it causes any more trouble.

00:58:33Maybe we ought to take it along to prove things.

00:58:35Yes, let's do.

00:58:36Here, Dag, you take it.

00:58:39Here, wrap this around it.

00:58:42Uh, just in case.

00:58:44Oh, oh, yeah.

00:58:44Wait a minute.

00:58:50There's one thing I want to know.

00:58:53Your word of honor on this.

00:58:55Did your wife give you that black eye?

00:58:58No.

00:58:59Very well.

00:59:00I'll talk to her, and in no time at all, I'll fix it.

00:59:02You'll fix it.

00:59:03Well, here we go, ready or not.

00:59:09Dag, is this the first time you've ever driven this car?

00:59:12Yes, this is the first time I've ever driven any car.

00:59:20Don't look now, but I think we hit a police car.

00:59:22Oh.

00:59:29In a big hurry, pal?

00:59:31Yes, sir, you see, I'm going.

00:59:33We know where you're going.

00:59:34I'm sorry, officer.

00:59:35So are we.

00:59:36We're all broken up about it.

00:59:37I held my hand down.

00:59:39What's your name?

00:59:40Dagwood Bumstead.

00:59:41Hey, and this is Mr. C.P. Hazlett and his daughter, Elsie.

00:59:45Let's don't get too formal.

00:59:46Hey, Art, this is a stolen car.

00:59:48We had a report on it.

00:59:49Okay, break up that crowd, and we'll follow you at the station.

00:59:51Keep your hands on that wheel, pal.

00:59:53You stay where you are, too.

00:59:54But this isn't a stolen car, officer.

00:59:56It belongs to my mother-in-law.

00:59:57Yeah?

00:59:57And I suppose that's your mother-in-law's body.

00:59:59Huh?

01:00:00Hold it.

01:00:00Who does this belong to?

01:00:06It's mine, but you can have it.

01:00:10Property of the Hotel Brinkley do not remove from premises.

01:00:13No thanks, pal.

01:00:15You're stuck with it.

01:00:16Dad, this is the most fun we've had since you took that farmer's tractor apart.

01:00:20Move over.

01:00:22Huh?

01:00:22Move over.

01:00:25I should have known better.

01:00:27Never speak to strangers in a hotel lobby.

01:00:33Don't worry, Dag.

01:00:34I'll have you out of here in no time.

01:00:36Now, listen, Sergeant.

01:00:37This is unprecedented, unconstitutional, and...

01:00:40Unexpected.

01:00:41I can explain it all in ten words.

01:00:43You get a chance in the morning.

01:00:44Lock them up.

01:00:45Let me be the last to congratulate you.

01:00:48You've done it again.

01:00:49Yeah.

01:00:50What's this girl got to do with it?

01:00:52You tell him, Dag.

01:00:54I've been trying to figure that out myself.

01:00:55She hasn't anything to do with it, Sergeant.

01:00:57She's just an innocent bystander.

01:00:59Innocent bystander.

01:01:00They probably have a love list.

01:01:02Well, she can go, but we're holding you.

01:01:05Sergeant, could I just say a word to my wife?

01:01:07All right, but be quick about it.

01:01:11At least you'll have a bed to sleep in.

01:01:14How can I sleep when I may never see you again?

01:01:17But I want you to know I love you.

01:01:22It's a fine speech for a cab to make.

01:01:27Chester, you've had this coming for a long time.

01:01:30Hey, wait a minute.

01:01:32Don't you know better than to hit a man in a police station?

01:01:34If I'm going to jail, I'm going good.

01:01:36Good. Lock him up.

01:01:38No, no.

01:01:41Is your name, Elsie?

01:01:42Yes.

01:01:43Then if it weren't for you, this never would have happened.

01:01:45Who, me?

01:01:47Just how do you mix me up in this?

01:01:48Listen, any more trouble around here tonight,

01:01:50and I'll lock you all up.

01:01:52Yes, sir.

01:01:53Yes, sir.

01:01:53Oh.

01:01:54Oh.

01:02:01That is of no interest to this court.

01:02:04Your willingness to reimburse the hotel

01:02:05might interest the hotel.

01:02:06But the facts are that you removed a vacuum cleaner

01:02:09from the premises of the hotel,

01:02:11and it wasn't your vacuum cleaner.

01:02:13Look at the court.

01:02:15And you took an automobile that didn't belong to you.

01:02:19The fact that the car belonged to your mother-in-law

01:02:21may alter the situation somewhat.

01:02:24Nevertheless, you're guilty of a criminal action.

01:02:27Mommy, why doesn't Daddy say something?

01:02:30Thanks.

01:02:32Order, order.

01:02:33In addition, you have both been most inconsiderate of others.

01:02:37You jeopardize the properties which you say you only borrow.

01:02:40Borrowing technically requires the permission of the lender.

01:02:43That you did not obtain.

01:02:45Your conduct has been thoughtless and reckless.

01:02:46I might say criminally thoughtless and reckless,

01:02:49and therefore deserving of severe punishment.

01:02:51Judge, your honor, don't.

01:02:53Please don't.

01:02:54Order, order.

01:02:55What is your connection with this case?

01:02:57I'm his wife.

01:02:59Whose wife?

01:03:00The one who stole the automobile.

01:03:02In that case, proceed with what you have to say.

01:03:05It's all my fault, your honor.

01:03:07Why, he wouldn't do anything wrong for the world.

01:03:09He's just like a baby.

01:03:11You can't send him to jail.

01:03:13Well, what would he do?

01:03:14He needs me, judge.

01:03:16Last night was the first night he's been away from me

01:03:18since baby was born.

01:03:20Just one night, and he's a wreck.

01:03:23Look at him.

01:03:23I lost my hat.

01:03:26Mother would have loaned him her car,

01:03:28only he forgot to ask her.

01:03:30It's all my fault.

01:03:31I'm the one to be punished.

01:03:33I was jealous.

01:03:35And he went after Mr. Hazlip and his daughter

01:03:37to prove I had no right to be.

01:03:39You see, it all started because

01:03:41I kept nagging him about a raise.

01:03:43No, you didn't.

01:03:45Yes, I did, too.

01:03:46No, you didn't, dear.

01:03:47Now, listen.

01:03:48Make up your mind.

01:03:49Did she or didn't she?

01:03:50She did.

01:03:53Continue.

01:03:53As for the vacuum cleaner,

01:03:55neither one of them meant to steal it.

01:03:57They just like to tinker.

01:03:59Dad was always tinkering.

01:04:01It's the little boy in them.

01:04:03Most men have a lot of little boy in them.

01:04:05Why, I bet even you like to take things apart

01:04:08and put them back together.

01:04:12Proceed.

01:04:13So, that hasn't anything to do with it.

01:04:16It's just me.

01:04:17I promise I'll never do it again.

01:04:20Can't you let me off, Judge?

01:04:21Let you off?

01:04:23Just a minute, young lady.

01:04:24You're not on trial here.

01:04:25Oh, yes, I am.

01:04:26If it's a criminal action, then I'm the criminal.

01:04:29Mrs. Bumstead, it's refreshing to hear a wife express her willingness to share her husband's troubles.

01:04:35That, after all, is an attitude of give and take which makes marriage a success.

01:04:38But I suggest that you confine your obligations to your home.

01:04:42Don't be an office wife.

01:04:44Mr. Bumstead, you're to be congratulated in having such a mate.

01:04:49But you must learn to curb your impulsiveness.

01:04:53Mr. Haislip,

01:04:54a man of your means could devote himself to higher and more worthy pursuits

01:04:59than dissecting vacuum cleaners.

01:05:03Prisoner's dismissed.

01:05:05Next case.

01:05:06From now on, I'm attending strictly to business.

01:05:09So am I.

01:05:09By the way, Dag, what is your business?

01:05:11Oh, he works for the J.C. Dithers Company.

01:05:13Dithers? No.

01:05:15And you came over to see me about that Southside development?

01:05:20Well, why didn't you say so?

01:05:22The deal's yours.

01:05:23Just tell your company to submit their plans.

01:05:25Dagwood, isn't that wonderful?

01:05:27But I lost my job.

01:05:30You lost your job?

01:05:32Oh, you poor boy.

01:05:34Don't worry about that.

01:05:35They'll take you back when they find out you have my proposition sold up.

01:05:38Oh, Mr. Haislip.

01:05:40Mr. Haislip, I'm J.C. Dithers.

01:05:42I just wanted you to know that we're not responsible for the trouble Bumstead's caused you.

01:05:45He's no longer connected with my firm.

01:05:47Oh, that's too bad.

01:05:48Goodbye, Dag.

01:05:49Come along, dear.

01:05:50You've been so sweet.

01:05:51We'll expect you over at the hotel this evening.

01:05:53And thanks again, Mrs. Bumstead, for my freedom.

01:05:55Now, about that Southside development.

01:05:58It's all in Mr. Bumstead's hands.

01:05:59Excuse me.

01:06:03So, Dagwood, how are you?

01:06:05I was just on the way over to see what I could do for you.

01:06:08Well, you look all worn out.

01:06:10Maybe you better take the rest of the day off.

01:06:11Just a minute.

01:06:12Dagwood isn't working for you anymore.

01:06:14You fired him.

01:06:15Donsense.

01:06:16Dagwood and I had a little disagreement.

01:06:18But we understand each other, don't we, Dagwood?

01:06:21The only thing Dagwood understands is he's fired.

01:06:24But we have a gentleman's agreement.

01:06:26He's to get a $10 raise and $600 bonus.

01:06:29You had an agreement, Mr. Dithers.

01:06:31But you fired him, and that changes everything.

01:06:33What do you mean, Blondie?

01:06:34I mean, it's not enough.

01:06:36I mean, Dagwood can take this contract and go into business for himself.

01:06:40Why, he wouldn't do anything like that to me, would you, Dagwood?

01:06:44Oh, yes, he would.

01:06:46Little old $10 raise and $600 bonus.

01:06:49Your salesmen get two and a half percent.

01:06:52But that's $5,000.

01:06:54Exactly.

01:06:55And as for a raise, Dagwood ought to get $20 after all he's been through.

01:07:00Dagwood, you're a hard man to do business with.

01:07:03All right, it's a deal.

01:07:04No, it's not a deal.

01:07:05We want $1,000 right away.

01:07:08But it's only $563, isn't it?

01:07:10$1,000 in advance.

01:07:13All right, come over to the office and get the check.

01:07:15But don't you be late tomorrow.

01:07:16What?

01:07:16I mean, send him over at a reasonable time, will you?

01:07:22Dagwood, you were wonderful.

01:07:25Yeah, with $1,000, we can get the furniture and pay off everything.

01:07:30Baby Dumpling!

01:07:30I thought he was with you.

01:07:32He's lost.

01:07:33You go that way and I'll go this way.

01:07:35Baby Dumpling!

01:07:37Baby Dumpling!

01:07:38Baby Dumpling!

01:07:41Baby Dumpling!

01:07:42Baby Dumpling, what are you doing?

01:07:51I'm helping the man fix it.

01:07:53That's right.

01:07:54But I think we'll have to take the whole thing apart.

01:07:56You will?

01:07:57Huh?

01:07:59Oh, boy.

01:08:01Baby Dumpling!

01:08:15Dagwood!

01:08:17But I...

01:08:18Sometimes I think it's harder to raise a husband than a baby.

01:08:26Baby Dumpling!

01:08:32Ha ha!

01:08:33Ha!

01:08:34Ha!

01:08:35Ha!

01:08:36Ha!

01:08:40Ha!

01:08:45Ha!

01:08:50Ha!

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