The Duke (1999) - full transcript

When his nephew tries to wrest control of his estate from him, the Duke of Dingwall removes the boy from his will and leaves everything to his dog.

[ man ] Hubert ! Fetch me the
paper, boy ! [ dog barking ]

Come on, you two.
Join up with the rest of 'em.

[ whimpering ]

[ barking ]

[ whistles ]
Good morning, Hubert !

Come on, now.

[ barking ]

[ woman ] Good morning, Hubert.

[ geese honking ]
[ barks ]

[ ringing bell ]
[ barking ]

[ chattering ]
Come on, Hubert !



Morning, Florian.
Morning, Agnes.

[ woman ]
Come on, Hubert.

Off with you, Hubert !

[ growling ]

Ah, Hubie.

[ woman ] Can I get you
another one ? Hello, love.

She's in the back
washing dishes.

[ backfires ]

Hurry, you tall boy, ya.

Here you go.

[ squawking ]

[ whimpering ]
[ man ] Hubert !

[ squawking ]

- [ barks ]
- [ squawks ]



Oh ! Ohh !

[ horse whinnies ]

Hubert !

[ muttering ]

Hubert ! Wait till
I get ahold of you !

Hubert, watch
where you're going !

Hubert !

[ skidding sound ]

- Hubert !
- Charlotte !

Oops.
[ chuckles ] Sorry, uncle.

[ panting ]
Look, I know you meant well.

But you gotta try to be more
responsible. You're still my
good friend.

- [ barks ]
- Yes, and a good hunter too.

Just with a nose
for a little mischief. [ barks ]

What's the news, boy ?
What's the news ?

- [ Charlotte ] Good morning,
sir. - Good morning, Charlotte.

[ growling ]
[ Charlotte ] What is it, boy ?

- [ barking ] - [ man ] drat.
That tiresome nephew of mine is
back.

- Parsnip ?
- Yes, Your Grace.

I've told you,
more potholes in the driveway.

It's like Swiss cheese, Your
Grace. I'll get right on it,
Your Grace.

Time for breakfast, old boy.
Tell him we've gone.

[ woman ] You've ruined my
makeup, you stupid man! - [ man
] Why me ?

Ahh.

Yes, indeed, it is
almost your birthday,

and I remember what I promised
you-- A large meat loaf.

[ barks ]

There.

What a surprise,
Your Grace.

Cecil Cavendish, Earl of
Shaftesbury and Lady Pamela--

Shamela.
Shamela Stuart.

What's up, old boy ?

Morning, Chives. You know, you
should have your hearing
checked, old boy.

Is the old man up ?
Oh, you-- [ stammering ]

You just missed him.
What ?

Well, uh, would sir
like some tea ?

Yes, sir would.
Oh.

Oh, how quaint.

[ Chives ] This is my niece
Charlotte from America.

Oh, well. I suppose
it's not her fault.

Come on, old boy. [ Cecil ] I'll
start with the ground floor,
Shamela.

You check the upstairs.
- Right you are, poopsie.

Is something
the matter, sir ?

Oh, no, no.
Just checking the inventory.

Who better than the one
destined to inherit it all ?

Absolutely.

I'm beginning to think the Duke
is getting carried away...

With his generosity
these days.

The old fart
should be committed.

Sculpture one,
painting two.

Ow ! Ow !
[ grunting ]

Ow ! Ow ! Ow ! Ow !

Possible senility.
Ow !

[ gasps ]
Cecil !

Oh, what is it ?

- My fa--
- Come on, spit it out.

[ gasps ]

He gave away
my favorite vase !

[ growls softly ]

Oh, my pretties.

- Come to Papa.
- Just great !

Dear old Uncle Edward--
my favorite uncle.

You need more uncles.
What's up, Cecil ?

Oh, just admiring
the family jewels.

-I've got no time for puffery.
Hubert and I are out on a hunt.
-[ Hubert barking ]

- You sure you're up to it ? -
Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm
quite chipper.

If it really comes down to it,
I think I could take him.

- En garde !
- Aah !

- Still upset, huh ?
[ chuckling ] - [ whimpering ]

- [ barks ]
- [ gasps ]

[ Cecil ] Are you daft ?
Perhaps, but I'm...

No closer to death than
Ruffshire is to being yours !

It's tax time,
Uncle.

The inland revenue is not as
forgiving as it once was.

Sheer whiggery ! That's what
I think of your papers !

- Uncle !
- Oh, your-- Oh, good morning.

- It's a lovely morning. -
Shamela, you're up early. Did
you lose something ?

- [ shrieking ]
- [ Edward chuckling ]

[ barking ]

Uncle and I were just discussing
the idea of tightening the
belt--

Laying off some staff, raising
the villagers' rents and then--

Aah ! Ow !
Come here, you rascal !

[ gagging ]
Say "uncle" three times.

Uncle, uncle, uncle. Uncle, you
simply cannot keep on selling...

Our precious masterpieces to
subsidize those greedy commoners
!

It's always been my opinion that
it's more blessed to give than
to receive.

Take that old abstract. I never
cared for his work anyway.

That should pay the taxes
for the next five years.

Oh, glorious day.
Just smell that fresh air.

Would you like a leg up ?
No, no, of course not.

Ready, Hubert ?

All aboard.
Full steed ahead !

[ chuckles ]
Bye, Charlotte.

[ barking ]

- Hello, Florian !
- Hello, Your Grace.

Florian is helping Agnes
for the summer break.

It appears your drive could use
some work, Your Grace. I'd be
happy to assist.

[ chuckles ]
No, thanks. I like it as it is.

- Have you met miss Charlotte,
lad ? - How do you do ?

Hi.

[ clears throat ]
Well, we'll be off, then.

Bye.

Nice young lad.
He'll make someone...

Quite a catch
one day.

[ sniffing ]

[ growling ]

You know,

the first time
you arrived,

you reminded me
of the Duchess.

I do miss her so.

I miss her terribly.

We always
wanted children.

If I had
had a daughter,

I would want her to be
exactly like you.

[ barks ]

Charlotte, I think
he's onto something !

To the hunt !
♪ [ horn sounds ]

[ barking ]

[ screams ]

[ Edward chuckling ]
[ Charlotte ] Whoo-hoo !

[ chuckling ]

[ barks ]

[ panting ]

[ sighs ]

Thank you, Mr. Fox,
for another great hunt.

[ barking ]

Glorious day.

[ groans ]

- [ horse whinnies ]
- Your Grace !

[ whimpering ]

Home, Charlotte.

[ Hubert barking ]
[ horse whinnying ]

Oh, my--

[ moans softly ]

[ whimpering ]

[ sobbing ]
[ door opens ]

There's nothing more
I can do.

The Duke asked
to see Hubert.

[ sobbing ]

[ whimpering ]

Hello, old boy.

Come to see
your old friend ?

I'm not
quite right, Hubie.

I'm not right at all.

"Yes, I, Edward Herbert
Cavendish--"

I say, old chap, could you
fetch us the royal seal ?

There.
Don't fret, old chap.

We've had
a wonderful run.

You've been
my most faithful friend.

It's now for you
and Charlotte--

Beloved Charlotte--

To see
to the villagers.

The serving of others
is the very highest calling.

Make sure that
the Cavendish clan continue...

To give, to love
and to serve.

[ grunts ]

- Hubert ?
- [ whimpers ]

Don't bother, old chap.

Come on. Come.
Come, rest. Rest with me.

Even though
I'll be far away,

I'll always
be in your heart.

Rest, boy.

Rest.
[ whimpering ]

Rest, boy.

♪ Do you see any rainbows ♪

♪ All I see
is raindrops falling ♪

♪ Don't see any moonlight ♪

♪ All I see
is darkness falling ♪

♪ I don't want to be here ♪

♪ And I don't want
a lifetime here ♪

♪ Without you ♪
[ sobs ]

We'll miss you, sir.

Desperately.

Your kindness
won't be forgotten.

♪ Don't hear any children ♪
[ sobbing ]

♪ All I hear
is mothers calling ♪

♪ Suddenly the silence ♪

♪ Everything is
slowly falling ♪

[ rings ]
♪ I don't want to be here ♪

♪ And I don't want a lifetime
here without you ♪

[ sobbing ]

♪ I can't sit and watch you go ♪

♪ Isn't there a prayer
we all know ♪

♪ I can't bear to look ♪

♪ Into your eyes now ♪

♪ I don't want to lose you ♪

♪ And I don't want to
lose you now ♪

♪ I can't sit
and watch you go ♪

♪ Isn't there a prayer
we all know ♪

♪ I can't bear to look ♪

♪ Into your eyes now ♪

Good night, sir.

♪ I don't want to lose you ♪

♪ Now ♪

♪ Da da da da ♪

♪ Da da da da ♪

♪ Da da ♪

♪ Don't see any rainbow ♪

♪ All I see
is raindrops falling ♪

♪ I don't want to lose you ♪

♪ Now ♪

Far too pretty.
Mmm.

A momentous day, Chives.

I see everything's
in order. Yes, sir.

Why are your nails
so filthy, young lady ?

I was grooming
the Duke's horse.

I'll expect you to keep
your dirt outside in future.

Lady Stuart soon enough
will be your Duchess.

It will be our duty, sir.

Ohh !

Take that slobbering
beast away !

Don't worry, dear. I plan
a thorough house cleaning.

[ growling ]
Come, Hubert.

Sorry, Hubert.
I have to lock you up.

There'll be no such animal
in my house.

[ door closes, locks ]

[ growling ]

Say "cheese."
Cheese.

[ both chuckling ]

Are you ready,
Lord Cavendish ?

Quite.
[ chuckles ]

Oh, dear.
Where--

He looks like Hubert.
Shhh !

We're done for !

[ barks ]

The last "pill"
and "predicament"...

Of Edward Alpert
Cabinfish--

[ mumbling ]

- Oh, dear.
- [ panting ]

[ mumbling ]

Let me see
if I can find...

The page that I need.

Here we are.

Now, where was I ?

[ continues, indistinct ]

...being of sound design and
body-- [ billiard balls
clattering ]

[ sniffing ]

I exclaim this day--

[ whimpering ]

- [ indistinct mumbling ]
- [ growling ]

...my "extinguished" nephew--

Cecil Hollandaise
Whippenblush--

...my spiteful heir
and future Duke...

[ chuckling ]
Of Dingwall.

- Hubert !
- [ gasps ]

- [ groans ]
- [ together ] Huh ?

Chives, I gave you
strict orders.

- Get down, boy.
- Muzzle that hound.

That is no way
to treat a Duke.

What do you mean ?
"Do hereby leave...

My entire estate and title to my
faithful hound and loving son,
Hubert."

There must be
a mistake.

It's clearly in the Duke's hand,
and that is the Cavendish seal.

"And appoint
Charlotte Chives...

"His sole guardian until
he is of adult age,

to be from this day forward
referred to as 'Lady.'"

- A Lady ? - Excuse me. I think
this belongs to a Duke.

[ Cecil ] This can't be.
- He's a dog !

Make way for Lady Charlotte
and Hubert,

the Ninth Duke of Dingwall.

Hail to the Duke !
Hip, hip, hooray !

Hip, hip, hooray !

I know.
I miss him too.

But he planned this...
For you.

It's not like
you're gonna be alone.

I'm always gonna be
there to help you.

My beautiful car !

It's ruined !

[ cheering ]

[ snoring ]
[ clock ticking ]

[ rings ]

[ sheep bleating ]

Good morning, sir.
Shall I wrap it up for you ?

[ barks ]

[ barks ]
Sorry, Your Grace.

This is my job
now that you're the Duke.

Try and beat that one !
Ha !

Best three out of five ?
Hmm ?

♪ [ organ ]

There must be a loophole.

We'll claim
incompetence, insanity.

[ gasps ]
I've got it !

Each passing of the Duke
title must be marked...

By a formal ball
where the queen must attend.

Enjoy your doghouse,
Duke.

It won't last for long.

He'll show himself
to be incompetent.

Ow !
But what shall I wear ?

[ laughs ]

Yeah !
That was tremendous, Charlotte.

Thank you.
[ giggles ]

[ Florian ]
Oh, bad shot.

[ Chives ]
Your turn.

No, not
me marigolds !

[ barks ]

[ groans ]

- Ooh.
- [ barks ]

Let's break
the good news.

Yes, let's.

- Ooh !
- [ whimpers ]

- Yes. - I'm pleased you're so
relaxed about the ball.

- Ball ? What ball ? - [ Shamela
] The inauguration ball...

For British royalty.

- Oh, I forgot. How could you
possibly know ? - [ Cecil
groaning ]

Each Duke title
must be formalized by a ball,

where the Queen
must approve of the Duke.

But Hubert isn't ready
for a social debut.

Neither am I. What if the
queen doesn't approve ?

I'm afraid we have no choice.
Hubert will not be Duke without
the Queen's approval.

- [ Charlotte ] But we have no
cook. - I can see how that would
be...

[ croans ]
A sticky wicket.

I made up
some invitations.

A formal ball ?
Black tie and tails ?

[ groans ]

[ continues groaning ]

You requested
an etiquette expert ?

Indeed, madam.
Chives.

Please come in.
Mrs. Puddingforth.

How do you do ?

My niece--
Lady Charlotte.

How do you do ?
A pleasure, Lady Charlotte.

And the Duke ?
[ clears throat ] Hubert ?

[ sniffing ]
[ Chives ] May I introduce...

Hubert Cavendish,
the Ninth Duke of Dingwall.

Chives, may I have...

An itsy-bitsy
word with you ?

He's a dog !
Yes.

I am not
an animal trainer !

Yes, we realize,

but we can't just let royalty
go to the dogs, now can we ?

I shan't participate
in some circus !

Understandably so.
However, times like this...

Require extraordinary service.

Hubert's training
is of utmost importance...

To crown and to country.

For the sake
of the empire. I'll do it !

- [ Chives ] God save the
queen. - To the battlefield !

[ gurgling ]
Ohh !

[ Mrs. Puddingforth ] Fine
dining begins with fine posture.

Elbows and ears
on the table...

Are always a no-no.

Oh !
[ chuckles ]

The rules for the first
course are quite simple.

[ butler ] Smoked salmon
canapes with caviar.

Small food, small forks.

- Small...
- [ growling ]

Bites.

[ belches ]

Ohh.

Excuse me, sir.
Deliveries on the counter.

I don't mean to interrupt, but I
heard you're in need of a chef.

- [ barks ]
- [ whimpers ]

How are you doing,
Your Grace ? [ barks ]

Do you have
any formal training ?

Um, I'm afraid not, sir.

I do make a decent Shepherd's
pie, a fair liver mush,

and my mincemeat's
very well received.

Daisy loves my scones.

- Good. What do you
think, Hubert ? - [ barks ]

Yes, I quite agree.
You're hired.

Florian.
Oh.

One, two, three,
one, two, three,

back straight, smile.

[ chuckles ]
One, two, three,

one, two, three.

That is it.
Isn't this fun ?

Now, are you ready
for the dip ?

I think so.
[ chuckles ]

Now, let's move
for me.

Feel the music !

That's it.
Now, you dip me ! [ chuckles ]

[ laughs ]

England's finest hour--
tea time.

Now, we take no more
than two delicate sips.

Charlotte, you first.
The teeny-tiniest...

- Of sips.
- [ sniffing ]

Hubert, ears
and nose out !

Excellent.
English tea...

- [ bird squawking ]
- Always hits the spot !

Aaah !

No ! No !

My hair !

Ohh !

Ohh ! Hubert !

Don't eat it !
Drop it, Hubert ! Drop it !

Oh, crikey.

Oh, sorry. I didn't know
anyone was in here.

I just wanted a...
Glass of water.

Allow me, madame.

Hi, Daisy.
[ whimpers ]

I just want you
to know--

- I don't put much stock
into aristocracy. - You don't ?

To me, nobility is earned
because of someone's actions.

- Really ? - Not because a title
was given to them.

- [ whimpering ]
- Hubert ?

[ Florian ] Oh, look. They've
all come out to help their Duke.

[ barking ]

♪ You can rely on me ♪

♪ I can rely on you ♪

♪ You can believe in me ♪

♪ When I say it's true ♪
[ squawks ]

♪ Together we can do it
I'll see you through it yeah ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

[ Charlotte ] This one's for the
queen. ♪ When the sky turns gray


♪ When hope starts to fade ♪

♪ You think you're feeling
blue ♪ Not too much.

♪ And everything you touch
you lose ♪

I don't care if you're
the king of England.

You must take a bath !

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪ Aaah !

♪ When I fall down ♪
♪ I will be there ♪

♪ Who'll be around ♪
♪ I will be ♪

♪ What if I fail ♪
♪ it won't stop me ♪

♪ When it goes dark ♪
♪ you will see ♪

♪ Don't be so sad
if your world falls apart ♪

♪ I will always
be there for you ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ Do-wah
do-do wah ♪

♪ You wanna dance with me ♪

♪ And I wanna
dance with you ♪

♪ I think
you'd love to sing ♪

♪ But you don't
know the tune ♪

♪ Together we can do it I'll see
you through it ♪ [ choking ]

- ♪ Yeah, what else should a
friend do ♪ - [ choking ]

♪ You can rely on me ♪

♪ I can rely on you ♪

♪ You can believe in me ♪

♪ When I say it's true ♪
[ whimpering ]

♪ Together we can do it
I'll see you through it ♪

♪ Yeah, what else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

Oh, that's
stunning, dear.

Uncle Chives,
I'm no Lady.

A Lady is who you are
on the inside...

And how you
treat others.

I'd like to
give you something.

My goodness.

The Duchess
would be thrilled...

To see you wearing
her pearls.

And your mother would be
very, very proud...

Of the young lady
you've become today.

Thank you.

I'm... so very
proud of you, Charlotte.

- [ whimpering ] - And who is
this dashing young fellow ?

- [ whimpering ]
- Pish posh.

You're royalty
where it counts--

on the inside.

You'll show 'em
who's Duke. [ panting ]

As we practiced,
adhere to protocol.

Where did you learn
all this ?

Books.

Oh, there you are.

Okay, now remember-- You've got
to be on your best behavior.

Of course we can park here !
[ gasps ]

Can't anybody
drive around here ?

Son of a--
Stupid--

Just look what you've done
to my car ! Oh, shush.

Much ado about nothing. [
Shamela ] Cecil, get a move on !

When do we get started ? Not
until the guest of honor
arrives.

[ chattering ]
[ scattered barking ]

Lord Huffbottom and Lady
Fautblossom of Tweedsmuir...

And mumbles.
[ barks ]

Oh.
[ barks ]

Count Piddlestick
and Pepe.

- [ panting ]
- [ panting ]

Cecil Cavendish,
Earl of Shaftesbury,

and Miss Shamela Stuart.

What are all these animals doing
here ? Oh, Charlotte. Nervous ?

- Excited. - Where did these
creatures come from ?

Well, Hubert insisted
on inviting a few friends.

Isn't it something,
Shamela ? Highly unusual.

I doubt Her Majesty
will approve.

[ clears throat ]
Her Majesty, the Queen.

♪ [ "God Save the Queen" ]

Your Majesty, may I present
Hubert, the Duke of Dingwall.

You have quite the reputation,
Your Grace.

Brandy wouldn't have missed
this occasion for the world.

She is quite enamored
of the Duke.

Shall we dine ?

[ grunting ]

Please, shall we bow
before I serve Her Majesty ?

Do a little one,
but don't drop the tray.

I'd like to
propose a toast.

On behalf of Hubert,
the Duke of Dingwall,

it is my pleasure
to welcome you to Ruffshire.

We're honored by
Your Majesty's presence,

and I trust that you will
enjoy the menu.

It has been personally approved
by Hubert himself.

Bon appetit.

[ glasses clinking ]

[ frenzied chattering ]

Dinner is served !

- [ scattered barking ]
- [ gasps ] Hmm.

- What is it, dear ?
- It's an American delicacy.

It's called the Sloppy Joe.

Oh, the Sloppy Joe.
Hmm.

[ whimpering ]

Mmm ! Mm-hmm.

Oh. Rather nice.
[ chuckles ]

This looks like--
Shh !

[ frenzied chattering ]

It's rather nice.

Tastes like chicken.

[ breaks wind ]

What is that smell ?

[ breaks wind ]

[ laughing ]

I'm afraid this Sloppy Joe
stuff doesn't agree with me.

Oh, dear.

[ breaks wind ]

[ breaks wind ]
[ guests gasping ]

[ breaks wind ]

[ high-pitched flatulence ]
[ chuckles ]

[ guests exclaiming ]

My compliments
to the chef.

Mmm.
Mmm.

[ chuckles ]

[ slurping ]

Oh ! No wonder
dogs eat like this.

Being a Duke requires a great
deal of responsibility to
others.

- One must mind
one's manners. - [ breaks wind ]

Oh.
But more importantly,

one must mind
one's duties.

Hubert, you have
proven yourself...

To be a model of civility
and generosity.

I proudly name you...

The Ninth Duke of Dingwall.

[ barking ]

♪ [ rock & roll ]

Whoo !
Jolly good fun.

Well, how are you
holding up, Lady Charlotte ?

Your cuisine was
a smashing success.

Thank you
for your suggestion.

I better get back
to our guests.

May I have this dance ?

If you insist.

♪ Can you smell the rose ♪

♪ When it's on TV ♪

♪ Can you hope
to touch a star ♪

♪ If you don't believe ♪

♪ I never knew
what love was ♪

♪ Until you rescued me ♪

♪ But now I'm in love ♪

♪ Unexpectedly ♪

♪ I've warmed up
to your smile ♪

♪ Touched you
on your sleeve ♪

♪ Let you paint my soul with
your visions hopes and dreams ♪

♪ I never knew
what love was ♪

♪ Until you rescued me ♪

♪ But now I'm in love ♪
[ Lord Huffbottom ] Conga !

♪ [ conga ]

Conga !
Charlotte, darling, join us.

Aaah !

Conga !

It's not fair.
It's my duchy.

It's not the title,
stupid.

It's the jewels.

You can buy a title.

I've got it.

We'll get Dingwall
the old-fashioned way.

Right. We'll storm
the castle at night,

put the inhabitants
to the sword.

No, silly.

Marriage.

I am not marrying Hubert.
It's not natural.

No, we'll get Hubert to marry a
Duchess that we can control.

What about your sister's dog ?
That toffee-nosed puffball of a
poodle.

- She's a real homewrecker.
- Absolutely.

But first we'll have to
get Daisy out the way.

Then we'll
control Dingwall.

- [ laughs ]
- [ laughs ]

[ groans ]

[ snoring ]
[ clock ticking ]

[ ringing ]

Guests were treated
to a delightful American dish--

Sloppy Joes
served in a bowl.

Delightful ! They called
our Sloppy Joes delightful !

[ barks ]

- Thank you, Your Grace.
- [ barks ]

Oh, Daisy ?
A bit under the weather,

but I'll pass on
your appreciation.

[ whimpering ]

[ barks ]

[ barks ]

[ whimpering ]

[ geese honking ]

Come on, Daisy.

- [ barking ]
- The trunk. Quickly.

[ shouts ]

Daisy !

Daisy !

Daisy !
Here, girl !

Miss ?
Oh, god, you scared me.

I'm just on my way to the
village. Can I get you anything
?

No.

Well, I--
I'd better be off.

Would you care to
walk with me to the gates ?

I'd like nothing more.

So, how did you
end up here ?

[ whimpering ]

When my parents died,
the only family I had left...

Was my great-uncle
Chives here in Dingwall.

How long ago was that ?

It's been
about three years.

At first--
At first it was scary...

Leaving everything and living
with this uncle who I never even
met before.

Oh.

But then the Duke introduced
me to his new puppy, Hubert.

And, uh, he became
my best and only friend.

Well, I'd better get going.
Have a good day.

[ whimpering ]

Wait. You didn't tell me
why you came here.

Another time.

[ ringing ]

[ howls ]

Florian ?

Hubert ?

What time is it ?
Oh !

7:00.
It's-it's too early, Hubert.

[ panting, whimpering ]

Daisy's not home. She's most
upset over your interest in
mumbles.

[ whimpers ]

Like that ?

I'm supposed to--
Like that ?

Ah, Hubert,
there you are.

Lady Fautblossom wants you to
join her at Pollywog Pond.

I think Mumbles
fancies the Duke. [ laughs ]

[ breathing heavily ]

My, you seem so tired,
Your Grace.

[ chuckles ]
Well--

[ whining ]

[ whining ]

[ kids chattering ]

Ever since the party,
it's been absolutely nonstop.

Duke this, Duke that.
She's totally smitten.

Go on. Fetch, Hubie.
[ barks ]

- Look after my Mumbles.
- [ snarls ]

[ barking ]

Who is
that shameless hussy ?

That's
Shamela Stuart.

Oh, no. I know Shamela.
I mean "it."

[ barks ]

- [ Cecil ] Good afternoon,
ladies. - Have you met our new
pet ?

- I didn't know you liked dogs.
- [ Cecil ] Yes, well,

this one's different.
Yes, actually, she's a chien.

Hardly understands
a word of English.

- [ growling ]
- [ speaking French ]

- Hmm.
- Hmm.

- [ Cecil ] Of course she's
purebred. - Her mother was a
countess.

[ barks ]
[ Shamela ] Oh, yuck !

Oh ! I can't believe
he still chases balls.

Thought he'd be past
that stage. Yuck !

Ugh !

[ sighs ]

Are the fish biting ?

- [ sniffing ]
- [ whimpering ]

- Definitely.
- [ whining ]

- Hubert !
- [ growling ]

Come on, boy.
It's time to go.

- [ whimpering ]
- Hubert, we're leaving.

[ grunting ]

Time to reel him in.
[ whimpering ]

And toss out the bait.

Come on.
[ whining ]

Sorry, my pet.

[ yelping ]
Dog overboard !

[ Shamela ] Help
- Dog overboard !

Help ! She can't swim.
Will somebody help ?

[ grunting ]

It's working !
It's working !

[ both yelling ]

[ Cecil ]
Help ! Man overboard ! Help !

What kind of dog
can't swim ?

[ coughing ]
Look at you, you soggy dog.

- [ barks ] - No, I don't
have a towel. - [ mumbling ]

- [ barking ]
- [ Shamela ] Yes, Coquette,

he's so brave.

- [ grunts ]
- Oh. Sir Duke--

- Good form. How can we ever
repay you ? - [ barks ]

Dinner.
What a super idea.

- And we can celebrate
your birthday. - [ barks ]

Your birthday.

- Oh, gosh, Hubie,
I forgot. - [ brunting ]

Happy birthday,
Hubie !

- [ barks ]
- Wha-- - [ croaks ]

[ screaming ]

- [ barking ]
- [ continues screaming ]

Have you seen the news ?
[ laughing ]

[ whimpering ]

Don't worry. Once Hubert and
Coquette are married, and we
control Dingwall,

we'll let you go,
all right, darling ?

Daisy's gone. I fear she's run
away with a broken heart.

Come on. Let's go.
We've got to find her.

Have you seen her ?

You're quite sure
that you haven't seen her ?

[ grunting ]
Absolutely positive ?

Where do you think
you're going, Your Grace ?

He has a date.
With whom ?

Coquette.
"Co" who ?

We're celebrating the hero...
[ with French accent ] Hubert.

[ with French accent ]
Hubert ? Yes. Au revoir, Chives.

Come on.

You took a bath, and I see
you're wearing your
silver-studded collar.

Midnight curfew,
young man !

- Where have you been,
young lady ? - Daisy's missing.

She ran away this morning.
Where is Hubert headed ?

- On a date.
- Step on it, Florian.

Now, wait a minute, miss.

[ doorbell rings ]
[ barking ]

- [ whimpering ]
- [ servants whispering ]

Here we are, Sir Duke.

[ whining, sniffing ]

[ sniffing ]
[ Shamela ] Oh, dear.

[ sniffing ]

Are you... ready ?

♪ Da-Dan !

- [ barking ]
- Duke,

slayer.

[ grunting ]

[ barking ]

[ barking, snarling ]

[ nervous laughter ]
We're running late, Sir Duke.

Come on.
It's birthday time.

- ♪ [ vocalizing ]
- [ chuckling ]

Come on. Tonight's the night.
Off to Annabelle's,

my little doggies.
[ whining ]

♪ [ techno ]
[ horn honking ]

[ people chattering ]



Mind the car.

Hubert ?
[ grunting ]

That's coming down.

[ doorman ] Have you ever
been to Annabelle's, Hubert ?

He loves it.
Very exclusive. Oh !

Oh, must say.

You better call it
a night.

Arthur, darling,
you idiot.

[ speaking,
indistinct ] Shamela !

Toodle-oo, everyone !

No. Excuse me, miss, but you are
? She's with me. She's with me.

Oh. Forgive me,
Lord Grovelin.

Lord ?

I meant to tell you,
but I never got the chance.

Who are you ?

Duke was a friend
of my father's.

My father's
the Duke of Saxford.

I came here to Dingwall because
I thought no one would recognize
me.

[ scoffs ]

I guess you enjoy hanging
around with the riffraff.

That's not true.

I'm going
to go for a walk.

Can I at least
give you a ride home ?

I'd just rather walk.

[ raindrops falling ]

Charlotte ?

What time
does your watch say ?

I can't tell.

What on earth
happened to you ?

I don't know.

Everything seemed
to be going so well.

But it really wasn't.

Well, I'm sure it's
nothing a hot bath...

And a good night's
sleep can't cure.

I mean, I only wanted
Florian to like me.

[ sniffles ]

And Daisy ran off.

I mean, I didn't even know
that Hubert was in trouble.

I've been such a fool.
- Well,

you certainly are
a soggy one.

Come on. In you go.

[ Shamela ]
To the Duke.

And his Duchess.

[ barking ]

[ whimpering ]

Ooh, crikey.
Do you believe that ?

Now,
that's a tough move.

Oh, that's a beauty.

♪ [ Humming ]

[ yawns ]
Florian ?

Florian ?

Oh !

Uh !

[ barking ]

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]

[ barks ]

Marriage ?

They only just met.
Hubert works very fast.

Well-- well, they
hardly know each other.

Ah, but who can explain
the mysteries of love ?

I won't allow it.

Funny. I don't believe
that this is your decision.

I know that you'll never rest
until Ruffshire is yours.

But as long as I live,
I shan't let you or Shamela...

Or some fancy
French fluff ball take it away.

Well, why don't
we let Hubert decide ?

After all,
he is the Duke.

- What's going on ?
- Hubert, you love Coquette ?

[ barks ]

Good. And we would assume that
you, being the gentleman that
you are,

would like
to marry her.

- What ?
- Lady Charlotte,

please don't interrupt
this fragile moment.

He's an independent Duke, fully
equipped to make his own
decision,

especially now that he's 21.

In dog years.

He no longer needs
to consult his guardian.

- Hubert is his own man.
- Quite.

Hubert, do you wish
to take Coquette...

To be your Duchess ?

[ grunting ]

- [ barks ]
- Good, Hubert.

- Good boy.
- [ Shamela laughing ]

Absolutely fabulous.
Mm-hmm.

- [ barking ]
- What's she know ?

- [ barking, whining ]
- Brilliant.

- It is a trifle much.
- [ barking ]

[ together ]
Perfect.

[ both chuckling ]

High hair
for her highness.

Something borrowed.

Something blue.

And a sixpence
for her shoe. [ chuckles ]

Oh, I'm sorry, poopsie. I've
just been waiting for this day
for so long.

[ barks ]

She's just jealous.

[ barks ]

[ woman ] Oh, they're
getting married today.

Oh, it's the end
of Dingwall.

Scorched shepherd's pie
or extra-crispy fish and chips ?

Afraid we're
all a bit low.

[ blows raspberry ]

[ people chattering ]

Paula, I suppose we-- Sit them
right there, dear. Thank you.

I think we're going to need a
great many hors d'oeuvres here.

Put this over there.

Oh !

[ honking ]

It's been a pleasure
serving you, Hubert.

The Earl gave us notice.

Charlotte and I
will be leaving Ruffshire...

Immediately after the wedding.

But I want you to know that
if you ever need anything,

I won't be far away.

I have selected
a small cottage in town...

At which you
are always welcome.

- I wish you every happiness,
Your Grace. - [ woman sobbing ]

I can't bear it.

This is the saddest day
of me life. [ door closes ]

Daisy ?

♪ [ humming ]
Oh !

- [ barks ]
- Oh ! [ yelling ]

Ah ! Blast !

Is he here ?
In the kitchen.

[ Charlotte ]
Florian !

How are you ?
Okay.

Well, I'm miserable. Can't
cook, can't eat, can't sleep.

What if I told you
that I was sorry...

For storming off
and making a mess of things ?

What if I apologized
for not telling the truth ?

Agreed. I think
I know where Daisy is. Let's go.

Mmm, that looks
awfully good.

Hey, what do you
think you're doing ?

[ barks ]

[ guests chattering ]

The tables are set.

The flowers are gorgeous.

The guests are arriving.

And the family jewels
will finally be mine.

Things will be so different
when we take over this place.

Dogs will be outside,
for one.

And no more villagers.

[ together ]
Mm-hmm.

- It's showtime !
- [ grunts ]

[ whining ]

[ guests chattering ]

Oh.

You know, the Duke
was courting mumbles.

- She's absolutely devastated.
- [ whimpering ]

Ah !

Ooh.

Oh ! Oh, so sorry,
my dear.

Here comes the bride.
Here comes the bride.

Come on. Hurry.

You go that way.

Daisy !
Daisy !

Daisy, where are you ?
[ whimpering ]

♪ [ "Processional" ]

[ both arguing ]

[ shutter clicks ]

Ah, so lovely to see you.

Hmm.
So lovely.

Mutton dressed as lamb.

[ yawns ]

Here you go.
It's okay. [ whimpering ]

Now I know why dogs
come in all sizes.



[ gulps ]

[ snorts, whimpers ]

You may proceed.

- Oh. Oh.
- [ sniffing, whining ]

[ growling ]

[ laughing ]
Nice dog, eh ?

[ rattling ]

[ whimpering, barks ]

♪ [ "Wedding march" ]

♪ Here come the jewels ♪

♪ Here come the jewels ♪

- [ muttering ]
- [ sobbing ]

Mmm.

[ sighs ]

[ whining ]

[ barking ]

[ clears throat ]
Excuse me.

That's
my kind of lady.

- [ barking ]
- [ Florian ] Daisy !

Yes, we're here, girl.
Hello.

Come on. We have to
rescue Hubert.

Dearly berugged,

we are slathered here today
in the sight of God...

And these nitwisses--

Come on. Hurry.

[ barking ]

...to celebrate the onion
of this man and this woman...

In the howls
of hurly matrifony. [ crying ]

Look out !
Pardon us !

Thank you !

Who gives this poodle
to this pooch ?

[ woman crying ]
Her mother and I.

And do you, poodle,

take Hubert as your
thoroughly welded husband...

To have and to hound,
to ruin and bury,

forsnaking all others
as long as the money holds out ?

If so, futrify
by saying "woof."

[ panting ]

[ yelps ]

Come on. Can't you
make this go any faster ?

[ barking ]

- And do you, Hubert,
take this noodle... - [ grunts ]

To be your
awfully welded wife,

to love and to perish,
to have and have not,

hang on.
We're nearly there.

From this day fo-forward as
long as you both shall grieve ?

[ motorbike revving,
tires screeching ]

- [ guests gasping ]
- [ barking ]

♪ Look at me I'm here ♪

♪ Waiting for an answer ♪

- ♪ Waiting all my life ♪
- [ barking ]

♪ For someone to appear ♪

♪ I never knew what love was ♪

♪ Until you rescued me ♪

♪ But now I'm in love ♪

♪ Unexpectedly ♪

♪ I've warmed up to your smile ♪

♪ Touched you on your sleeve ♪

♪ Let you paint my soul with
your visions hopes and dreams ♪

♪ I never knew what love was ♪

♪ Until you rescued me ♪

♪ But now I'm in love ♪

♪ Unexpectedly ♪

♪ And now ♪

This isn't on my schedule.
♪ You have set me free ♪

Blast, blast, blast !

Licked by a hound again.

[ grunts ]
I'm off !

[ grunts ]

[ snarling, barking ]

I'm bloody well
not going away empty-handed.

[ grunting ]

[ grunting ]
Ow !

Oh, crikey !

- There he is.
- [ muttering ]

[ growls ]

- [ growls ]
- Ooh !

- [ growls ]
- Ooh ! Ooh !

Ooh ! Ooh !

- He's stealing the family
jewels. - [ guests chattering ]

- Stop the thief !
- Poopsie !

What about me ?

- [ growling ]
- Ow !

[ howls ]

[ guests shouting,
yelling ]

Aah !

[ barks ]

- [ barks ]
- [ yelps ]

Ooh ! Aah !

- Aah !
- [ laughs ]

Food fight !

Come on !

Ooh, ooh,
ooh, ooh, ooh.

Compliments.

[ bleating ]

[ snarling ]

- Which way, Daisy ?
- [ sniffing ]

[ whining, barking ]

[ growling ]

- [ stammering ]
- [ growling ]

Oh, crike !

- Go away !
- [ bleating ]

[ yelling ]

Hubert ! Oh, oh !

- Ah !
- [ bleating ]

[ engine sputtering ]
Come on. Come on.

Come on ! Ah ! Oh !

Hubert, are you okay ?
You're so brave.

- [ whimpers ]
- And you too, Mr. Fox.

[ crying ]
[ Florian ] Come on.

We have a wedding
to attend.

[ woman chuckles ]

I now pronounce you
Duke and Duchess.

You may lick the bride.

[ guests ahhing ]

How romantic.
Oh !

It's like a fairy tale.

[ cheering ]

[ man ]
♪ So this is love ♪

♪ It's here at last ♪

[ woman ]
♪ If this is dreaming ♪

♪ I want this dream
to last ♪

♪ So this is love ♪

♪ It feels so free ♪

♪ And we'll
soar higher ♪

♪ Than we ever
thought we'd be ♪

The flowers are ruined.

My cake's a disaster.

But the wedding
was beautiful.

Just like the Duchess.

♪ So this is love ♪

♪ it's here at last ♪

♪ If this is dreaming ♪

♪ I want this dream
to last ♪

♪ So this is love ♪
good-bye, my love.

♪ We feel so free ♪

♪ And we'll soar higher ♪

♪ Than we ever
thought we'd be ♪

♪ So this is love
ooh, yeah ♪

- ♪ If this is dreaming ♪ -
good-bye ! Bye ! - Good-bye, my
love.

♪ I want this dream
to last ♪

♪ So this is love ♪
♪ this is love ♪

♪ And when I see you ♪

♪ I know I'm home at last ♪

♪ So this is love ♪
♪ this is love ♪

♪ Oh, it is here ♪

♪ And I'm not dreaming ♪

♪ My life is crystal clear ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah, yeah ♪
♪ my love is your love ♪

♪ Yes, my love is your love ♪

♪ Yes, my love, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ [ man vocalizing ]

♪ [ harmonica ]



♪ My love
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ I wanna sing it loud ♪

♪ [ man vocalizing ]

♪ If this is dreaming ♪

♪ I want this dream to last ♪



♪ You can rely on me ♪

♪ I can rely on you ♪

♪ You can believe in me ♪

♪ When I say it's true ♪

♪ Together we can do it ♪

♪ I'll see you
through it, yeah ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ When the sky turns gray ♪

♪ When hope starts to fade ♪

♪ You think
you're feeling blue ♪

♪ And everything
you touch you lose ♪

♪ Together we can do it ♪

♪ I'll see you
through it, yeah ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ When I fall down ♪
♪ I will be there ♪

♪ Who'll be around ♪
♪ I will be ♪

♪ What if I fail ♪
♪ it won't stop me ♪

♪ When it goes dark ♪
♪ you will see ♪

♪ Don't be so sad
if your world falls apart ♪

♪ I will always be there
for you ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ Do-wah, do-do-wah ♪

♪ You wanna dance with me ♪

♪ And I wanna dance
with you ♪

♪ I think
you'd love to sing ♪

♪ But you don't know
the tune ♪

♪ Together we can do it ♪

♪ I'll see you
through it, yeah ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ You can rely on me ♪

♪ I can rely on you ♪

♪ You can believe in me ♪

♪ When I say it's true ♪

♪ Together we can do it ♪

♪ I'll see you
through it, yeah ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪

♪ What else
should a friend do ♪