Grace Kelly (1983) - full transcript
The fairy tale story of the actress who became a princess is told in this biography that traces her rise from Philadelphia socialite to Hollywood movie star.
(FAMILY FROLICKING)
MARGARET KELLY:
Grace?
I don't want you standing
near the window.
You're going to make your cold
worse.
(WHISTLE BLOWING)
Way over with that front
leg, Kal. Wonderful!
Come on! Beautiful!
(WHISTLE BLOWING)
Sweetheart, remember what
I told you, now?
Linda Martin...
As the fairy godmother.
Monica Grant...
As Cinderella.
Grace Kelly as the prince.
When I knew I'd won,
the first thing I wanted
to do...
I couldn't wait to get over
and shake my dad's hand.
Because I was really happy
for his sake that I was able
to win this one.
He went on to win the
Olympics. But as you know,
they wouldn't let him row
at Henley.
They said he wasn't a
gentlemen because he'd worked
with his hands.
And he still does.
Although he's built the
biggest brick company in
the land.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you. Son,
I want you to know that you
have given me great happiness.
You finally accomplished what
I was denied.
You went to Henley,
and you won the diamond!
(AUDIENCE CLAPPING)
(SPORTS CHATTER)
I gotta go.
You can do it
without me.
-Daddy.
-Hello there, Grace.
Feeling any better?
Yes.
Did Mother talk to you?
About what? Oh. She did
mention something to me about
you and the theater?
-I want to be an actress.
-Yeah, that's what she said.
Since when?
-Since always.
-Since always?
Well then it's nothing that
has to be decided overnight,
is it? Now, there's plenty of
time to think it through.
Well I have thought it
through
Grace, you've only just
graduated from high school.
Daddy, how many times have
you seen me perform?
Aren't you a little too shy
for the stage?
Well maybe that's why.
When I'm acting,
playing a part,
it's a way of not being
me.
It's a way of being somebody
else.
-Somebody wonderful.
-The acting business is a
one in a million shot.
And it's a lousy life,
especially for a woman,
even if you do get lucky.
-What about Uncle George and
Uncle Walter...
-Hey, way to go!
-Another touchdown.
George is a writer.
Besides, your uncles have
nothing to lose. Your life has
all kinds of possibilities.
-Why do you feel you have to
rush into something right now?
-I have an audition.
-An audition?
-Well, a chance to audition.
For the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts, in New York.
Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Grace, you know your mother
and I have always planned on
you going to college.
A nice university where you
can meet intelligent,
interesting people.
-Take up acting there,
at college.
-It's not the same thing.
-The theater is no
place for...
-For what?
For my daughter!
You've always told us, if
we're going to play,
we should play to win.
Yes, and I've also said
cover your bets.
Grace, you're a big girl.
I can't tell you what to do.
But I've got this gut feeling,
-and I don't feel right
about it.
-But I do.
What if I disapprove?
I hope you won't.
Okay, okay.
But it's certainly not the
game I'd have chosen.
I won't disappoint you.
Now, let's see
Tom and Grace.
Tom, you're getting ready for
an appointment.
Make it really pressing.
Why don't you get your props
while I give Grace her
objective.
Try not to anticipate.
Okay, Grace,
here's your objective.
You're pregnant.
Tom is the guy that did it.
He's an irresponsible kind
of guy, but
you think you can bring
him around.
You're objective is to get
him to marry you,
okay?
Why don't you go outside
and prepare, and come back
when you're ready.
Okay, Grace, come in.
(KNOCKING)
TOM: Yeah, come on in.
What are you doing here?
What do you want?
Come on, I don't have time.
What do you want?
I have to talk to you.
Come on, what, are you hard of
hearing? Talk!
DIRECTOR: Come on, Grace.
Concentrate on your objective.
You have to marry me.
Marry you?
(LAUGHING)
What the hell for?
-I'm pregnant.
-So what's that to me?
-It's your baby.
-Mine?
Mine?
Hey, don't pull that on
me, alright?
I'll get plenty of guys down
here to swear that they've
slept with you.
Alright? Just go, okay?
I don't want to look at you.
Go. Go!
-Go with your instincts!
What are you feeling?
-(SIGHS) I'm sorry.
What's your problem?
-I just can't do it.
-Find something in your
own experience.
Something you really had
to get, and relate to that.
Yeah, why don't you just
make-believe that I'm your
father or something
and that you just have to have
the Rolls Royce for the
evening.
(CLASS LAUGHS)
When I want help, I'll
ask for it.
Tom, why don't you sit down.
-Very good.
-Yeah.
Just once, I would like you
to use yourself,
what's inside you.
Maybe you have an
emotional block.
Maybe you'll never be able
to express yourself as an
actress.
Maybe you just don't have it.
That's it for today.
I'll see you tomorrow.
(CLASS MURMURING)
STUDENT: Who wants to take me
out to eat?
Hey, a few of us are going to
Geno's for dinner.
You wanna come?
I have to prepare for a
reading tomorrow.
Um, have you gotten to know
anybody, I mean, except me,
since you've been here?
-Not really.
-So come with us.
Besides, it's my treat.
You wouldn't have to
pay for me.
Relax, I am loaded.
I just did a TV commercial
last week.
Is it like modeling?
I have an audition tomorrow.
Why don't you come with me?
-What's it for?
-It's for cigarettes.
It's your audition,
I wouldn't want to complicate
it for you.
Are you kidding?
This thing is going to be
a cattle call.
Everybody in town is
gonna be there,
and you are going.
-Okay?
-Okay.
(COUGHING)
(FAMILY SINGING JINGLE BELLS )
Got a few more here.
-Great!
-The tree looks great!
No, no, not over there. The
tree's not ready yet. Ma will
tell you what to do with 'em.
Ma, where do I put these?
(ALL CHATTERING)
You know, this is supposed
to be a family night,
not a frat party.
Luzanne,
turn off the television.
Oh, but this is interesting,
ma.
Let's have some
Christmas music.
-Yeah, anything except Dad.
-There, ha, finally got 'em.
Just need to put this away.
(DOOR BELL)
The Austin's,
I bet that's them.
I'm sure it is.
Merry Christmas!
-Hello, everybody.
-Hello, Russ.
-Merry Christmas. For your
little Christmas tree.
-Oh thank you so much.
-Hey, Merry Christmas,
old man.
-Hey, Jack.
-Merry Christmas, Edie.
-Oh, Jack, how are you?
(CHATTER)
And he made it himself.
-How are you, sweetheart?
-Couldn't be better.
How's life in the big city,
Gracie?
-Hey! It's Grace
on television!
-What?
For a fortune of smoking
satisfaction.
For a full, satisfying taste
and smoking pleasure,
light up and smoke
-an Old Gold.
-I didn't know you smoked.
(CLAPPING)
Now that's acting, huh?
Say there, Kelly.
Looks like you're gonna have
another start in the family.
You gotta start somewhere
I guess.
Tell your father about the
new agent.
Tell him!
What's up, then?
Edie Van Cleve came to see
me do a scene in class.
-Who's Edie Van Cleve,
what's she do?
-She's an agent.
A very good agent.
And she wants to
represent me.
Will somebody come and help
me, huh? You want me to do
this all myself?
Well,
(CLEARS THROAT)
you know,
I'd like to propose a toast.
Uh, Dad.
Here's to a, uh,
Merry Christmas,
and...
-A very happy new year.
-ALL: Merry Christmas.
I love the pork this time of
year, don't you?
I love every smell
and every sound.
-Do you come here often...
-Uh, thank you Miss Kelly.
Thank you very much.
-Should I leave this here?
-Uh, yes. Yes, please.
Too intelligent looking.
Alright, now that's it.
Wet your lips. Wet your lips.
There, that's it.
Give me a smile.
Smile down. Good!
Got it.
But still you come back.
For what?
My...sympathy?
I don't think so.
I think you come back for
this.
Because it makes you
feel like you're someone.
It isn't much, is it?
Thank you, Miss Kelly.
That's fine.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-Grace Kelly.
-Rita Gam.
I don't know about you,
but I think we're both
too young.
Oh, it is so gloomy and awful
in there all the time.
Like a winter night.
But when you come home,
father,
it's like a morning in spring
when they open the double
windows.
Have you read much Sternburg?
-No, I haven't.
-Do you know what
the play is about?
Well I think so.
Let's talk about it
a little.
Then you can read for
us again.
I believe her scene is
on page...
16.
(HORNS HONKING)
(CLAPPING)
(CLAPPING CONTINUES)
Here she is.
(LAUGHING)
-You were wonderful, dear.
-Yeah, good job, Grace,
good job. Congratulations.
Now, where is that champagne
that I...
Ah, there it is.
-Really, Mother,
I wasn't just awful?
-You were perfect.
Did you like the
play, Daddy?
Well, it was a little heavy
I thought.
(CORK POPPING)
(KNOCKING)
Mady, it's Grace.
Can I come in?
Oh, yes.
Come in, come in.
-Hello, Miss Kelly.
-Hello.
Oh, you were so wonderful.
-Thank you. Are you enjoying
your first opening night?
-Of course.
-And did your parents
get here?
-Yes.
And did they tell you
how good you were?
-Because you were.
-Hmm, mixed reviews.
Oh dear, a drink will help.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
-Papa doesn't want you
to be an actress?
-How did you know?
Neither did mine.
I remember my first
opening night.
The glow lasted three
whole days.
-And now?
-And now it lasts 'till the
lights dim and the applause
dies away.
And you thought that when you
got to Broadway, everything
would change, as if by magic.
Hmm, something like that.
(MADY LAUGHS)
Well don't let me spoil
your evening.
May the glow last for
three whole days.
-Happy days.
-Happy days.
(KNOCKING)
I suppose we better let them
in, or we'll never get out
of here.
-I am starving.
-Are you staying up
for the reviews?
All my opening nights,
I've learned one very
important thing.
It's not the critics,
the audience, or anyone else
you have to please.
You can only please
yourself.
And you were good tonight!
But if by chance the critics
say some wonderful things,
you can bring the papers to
me in the morning.
But if they don't,
we'll pretend I never asked.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
Marilyn, let them in.
(LAUGHING CONTINUES)
-Good morning.
-Good morning, come in.
-Must be good news.
-The Times was the best.
Oh good.
Not bad.
(SIGHS)
We could run a couple
of months on this.
That's all?
I'm afraid so.
Who is this handsome man?
Albert WilliaMiss
(CHUCKLES)
We were madly in love.
-What happened?
-I've been in love with most
of my leading men.
Till the play closed anyway.
Cream?
No, thanks.
And then?
And then there was another
play.
Rehearsals, fittings...
The usual hysteria.
There was never time for
anything more.
-Do you ever see them again?
-Mm.
Whenever it happens.
We remain friends.
No regrets?
Of course not.
But I must admit, even the
best opening night is better
if it's shared with someone.
Preferably the same someone.
I haven't had that luxury.
Oh...
(LAUGHS)
What young dreams have I
shattered now?
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Hi, Edie.
I was at ballet class.
Jake Hanser?
Of course I know who
Fred Zinnemann is.
Gary Cooper?
(SIGHS)
I won't get it.
I haven't got a chance.
20 minutes?
My hair, my nails, I...
Can't you change the
appointment?
Yes.
I've got it.
-Hello, Miss Kelly.
-Hello.
-May I take your coat?
-No. I mean,
-I'm fine.
-Oh, well then do
sit down.
Well,
Edie Van Cleve is very
excited about you.
So, tell me a little bit
about what you've done.
I cannot recall anyone
ever coming to an interview
wearing white gloves.
PASTOR: Do you, Amy, take Will
to be your lawfully wedded
husband, from this day forward
until death do you part?
I do.
The ring please.
Then by the authority invested
in me by the laws of this
territory,
I pronounce you man and wife.
(LAUGHING)
You know I can't speak for
the rest of you men,
but I claim an ancient
privilege.
-Cut.
-High Noon, scene 117,
take 12.
-And marker.
-We break for lunch.
Grace?
Relax, you'll feel better
after lunch.
Remember how we talked
about playing it
very happily.
Very happily.
Oh, everything is so clear
with cooper.
He makes it look
so easy.
When you look into his face,
you see everything he's
feeling.
When I look into my face,
I see nothing.
-Absolutely nothing.
-Grace, don't be so hard
on yourself.
Mother,
I was awful in the movie.
Really awful.
I feel all these things,
but it...
Just doesn't come out.
Darling, it takes time.
I'm sure you did very well in
the film
and you'll be even better in
the next one.
-Next one?
-You will see.
Grace, we're so proud of you.
Really.
I know you are, Mother.
And your father,
more proud than any of us.
-Well, I wish that were true.
-Our daughter's getting awful
good, Ma.
She almost beat me that
last set.
Oh you mean I won a couple
there for a change?
(LAUGHS)
That should inspire you.
How's your game, Grace?
I haven't run you around the
court in a long time.
How about some mixed
doubles this weekend, huh?
I can't. I have to go
back to New York.
I'm doing a television show.
-Why? You just finished
that...movie!
-Jack.
Grace doesn't feel that
she did well in the film.
Yeah, that's what
I understand.
You know, I, uh...
I once thought that I was
gonna be a great runner.
They started beating me,
and I decided that I'd
take up rowing instead.
Oh, thank you.
What's that supposed to mean?
What do you think, Grace?
Maybe this would be a good
time for you to
reevaluate this...
Acting business, hmm?
Well, I'm a Kelly, Father.
Remember?
A licking's not a failure.
It's not the fact that you're
licked, it's how you fight.
A black eye is nothing
to be ashamed of.
Remember?
Good memory.
You said it to me so
often.
And I believed it.
Are we gonna play again
tomorrow, Dad?
Hey, Lizzie Doll.
(SIGHS)
Don't look so surprised, Jack.
She's your daughter.
Miss Kelly, It's Jay Kanter,
calling from Hollywood.
-Grace, Jay.
-Hello!
Remember what we
spoke about?
We got the green light.
John Ford wants you for
Mogambo with Gable.
-Picture shoots in Africa.
-Africa?
Yeah, now listen, Grace.
This one's for M.G.M.
They're gonna want a
contract, seven years.
It did sound too good to
be true, didn't it?
-Jay, we've been through this.
-Grace, this is M.G.M.
we're talking about.
This is Clark Gable.
It's John Ford.
Don't blow it!
I have to think about it,
Jay, I really do.
This one could make your
career, Grace.
And they need to know.
It's a free trip to Africa!
(GRACE SIGHS)
-Okay.
-Okay.
-On two conditions.
-That's what I was afraid of.
First, that I get to live in
New York between pictures.
That's impossible, Grace.
You know that.
And second, that every
other year, I'm allowed
to do a play.
Also impossible.
What else?
I'm serious, Jay.
That's the deal.
Look, Grace,
I can try.
-Thank you.
-Don't thank me yet.
I said I can try.
M.G.M. does not go for
actors telling them how
to write contracts.
It's gonna be a small
miracle if I pull this
one off.
MARGARET: I don't like
the idea of you being so
far away.
GRACE: Oh, Mama,
what could possibly happen?
MARGARET:
It's Africa, isn't it?
You said you'd be living
in tents.
Practically out in the jungle.
Wild animals, bugs.
Clark Gable.
I don't think they call him
The King for nothing.
Have you ever been married?
No, I've never had the good
fortune of finding a lady
who was interested.
-That could be the remark
of a cynical man.
-Me?
What have I got to be
cynical about?
I've done alright.
And I make my contribution
in this mixed up community
they call the world.
What else is there?
That could be the remark
of a lonely man.
Could be.
Looks like we're in
for a little storm.
Let's get back to camp.
DIRECTOR: Cut. Very good.
-You were great.
-Thank you, sir.
DIRECTOR: That's a wrap.
Evening.
Evenin'.
I finished it.
Why, thank you.
You know, I don't remember
anyone ever knitting me
one sock before.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
Well I'll start the other one
tomorrow.
If you're lucky, I'll have it
finished for Christmas.
If not, I'll just hang this
one out on the tree.
See what Santa Claus
brings me.
-Are you still planning on
going out on safari?
-Ah sure, why?
I would like to go.
There'll be all kind
of creepy crawly things
out there.
Well I guess I'll just have
to tell them to keep their
distance, won't I?
You never cease to
surprise me.
I thought you knew everything
there was to know about women.
Yeah, so did I...
So did I.
Mr. Gable! Mr. Gable!
There are these rumors
from Africa about the two
of you falling in love.
-What about it, Mr. Gable?
-You flatter me.
I'm old enough to be
her father.
Miss Kelly, what about the two
of you going off on...
That's my flight there.
Miss Kelly, what about the two
of you going off hunting
together?
Miss Kelly, tell us what
happened on the safari.
(REPORTERS CLAMORING)
Your attention please.
Final call for flight 103 to
Los Angeles.
I can't believe these people.
-I didn't know what to say.
-Gotta get used to it.
There'll be a lot of
reporters around you from
now on.
-Clark, that was the last
call. We'd better go.
-Thanks.
I wish we were in Africa.
I'll see you around, kid.
You're gonna miss
him, aren't you?
I'll miss all of them.
They were a wonderful
cast and crew.
If you'll excuse
me, gentlemen...
When do you plan to see
him again?
(JOURNALISTS CLAMORING)
So if I talk to reporters,
they don't leave me alone.
If I don't talk to them,
they invent all these
things about me.
The price of celebrity
n'est pas ?
So, when will you go
to Los Angeles?
-Not for a few days,
the film's been delayed.
-I'm delighted.
-So am I...
-I can't believe this.
I've just come from admiring
you in your movie.
-Won't you introduce us?
-Grace, this is
Oleg Cassini.
-You didn't just see Mogambo ,
did you?
-I swear it.
I'm sorry I can't ask
you to join us.
Oh, that's alright.
I am with a friend.
Another time.
Nice to have seen you.
Oleg Cassini?
An Italian designer with
a Russian title.
Or is it the other way
around?
(LAUGHS)
-Are you sure there's
no card?
-Nope.
-How odd.
-Yes, it is.
-There you go.
-Thank you, Miss Kelly.
-By the way,
you were great in Mogambo.
-Thank you.
Thank you.
Bye bye.
(PHONE RINGING)
-Hello?
-Ah, you haven't left yet.
-Who is this?
-Your friendly florist.
-Mr. Cassini?
-Will you have dinner with me
Friday night?
Any place you like.
-Well, I...
-The restaurant where we met?
-It was very lucky for me.
-I'm afraid I have to fly to
Los Angeles this afternoon.
Fine, I'll pick you up at
eight on Friday, in
Los Angeles, hmm?
(LAUGHING)
Do you always go to such
lengths for dinner?
If the temptation is
great enough.
Is it a date?
How can I refuse?
-How's your leg?
-Hurts a little.
-And your stomach.
-Empty as a football.
-And your love life?
-Mm, not too active.
-Oh? Anything else
bothering you?
-Mhm. Who are you?
Cut!
And print that.
They held the separation
perfectly.
-How was that?
-Exceptional.
-I guess that should melt the
lady-like image.
-I hope not.
The audience has come to see
Grace play the lady so they
can wonder if she's
a harlot in the bedroom.
If it's alright with you,
Mr. Hitchcock, I'd like to
keep them guessing.
-Do you think we'll have to
reset my hair?
-No, I don't think it'll be
-necessary. You've got plenty
of curl left. We'll just brush
it out into a nice, soft
page boy. I think it'll look
great with your new dress.
-Fine.
-I think we have about an hour
till the next shot.
-Why don't you just go and
relax in your dressing room...
-Grace Kelly...
Grace?
Friday, as promised.
Can you just pick up and leave
whatever you're doing whenever
you'd like to?
I come from a long line
of nomads.
I learned to move quickly,
and follow my heart.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
You know, I've never ever
done that before.
It took all my courage.
I'm basically a very
shy person.
Oh, well that's not
what I heard.
What have you heard
about me, hmm?
That I like to be seen with
beautiful women?
Obviously true.
(LAUGHS)
Will you stop?
(LAUGHS)
You are so different from
everything I've heard about
you.
Oh, distant, cool.
-Made out of steel.
-Mhm.
A femme fatale. A huntress.
(LAUGHS)
Me?
(LAUGHS)
Well, I won't pretend that I
discovered the real Grace
Kelly in one evening.
Perhaps you're still
discovering yourself.
(PANTING)
I don't think this steak and
prune diet is working.
It takes at least a week
before you see any results.
Well if it doesn't work by
Sunday, I'm going back to
grapefruit.
If it doesn't work by
Sunday, I'm going back to
lasagna.
(LAUGHING)
That's it, enough.
Come on, Grace.
Five more minutes.
(GRACE GROANS)
If I had known you were a
sadist, Rita Gam,
-I never would have ask you
to move in with me.
-It's good for what ails you.
All those rich dinners with
Cassini.
And will you please tell him
that I'm allergic to roses?
You're so jealous.
(RITA LAUGHING)
(BOTH LAUGHING)
47, 48, 49.
(SIGHS OF RELIEF)
Right.
You know I have to go in.
You know I do.
A nightcap?
You're not being fair.
(OLEG LAUGHS)
You know I have an early
call.
You have a date with
Mr. Hitchcock.
(LAUGHING)
I'll miss you.
Till tomorrow.
Goodnight.
Wait. You stay here.
-And no more roses!
-Oh!
-Goodnight!
-Sweet dreaMiss
Grace, are you going to
Sammy Cohen's party?
No one to go with.
What happened to Oleg?
He went back to New York.
(RITA SIGHS)
I've been working so much.
I dunno, it just got
complicated.
Figures, he couldn't
stand the competition.
It wasn't a competition.
Work's not the only thing
I want in my life.
Miss him?
Yes.
You never stop surprising
me, Grace.
I always imagined you with
someone like...
Franklin Roosevelt.
Or at the very least,
Spencer Tracy.
Well, there's only so much
roses and champagne a
girl can resist.
I know he's a lot of fun
to be with, but uh...
-He's a lot more.
-Marriage more?
I'd love to be married.
-I really would.
-What's the problem?
It has to be right.
Do you think he's right?
Grace, you're the only one
who can answer that one.
Why should having a career
make it so difficult?
Maybe with you, it won't.
It all depends.
-On what?
-The right guy.
Has it occurred to you to
go back to New York and
find out if he is?
-I wish I could.
-What's stopping you.
Country Girl.
Jennifer Jones got the role.
Not anymore.
-Jennifer Jones isn't doing
Country Girl ?
-She can't. She's pregnant.
(LAUGHING)
Grace, stop dreaming.
They'll never cast you.
Look, Georgie is supposed to
be a beat up broad.
Practically in her 40's.
It's exactly the kind of role
I'm dying for.
Rita, I'm so sick of playing
ladies, I could scream.
Take my advice.
Forget it, and go to
New York.
What's it going to be?
Work...
Or love?
-Cream and sugar?
-Just black please, Edith.
Thank you.
What are you working on?
You know perfectly well
that I'm working on
The Country Girl .
-Are these the sketches?
Mind if I look?
-Alright.
-But it won't do any good.
-Why, they found a replacement
for Jennifer Jones?
No, no. But they tell me to
hold off making the costumes.
Grace, will you be realistic?
A: M.G.M. will never loan you
out again.
I've told them I'd do any
picture they give me if they
loan me out for Country Girl .
B: You're much too young
for this role.
But I could look older
with your help.
C: Bing Crosby doesn't
want you.
And what Mr. Crosby doesn't
want, Mr. Crosby doesn't get.
-Hi fellows.
-Good morning, Mr. Seton.
-Good morning, Grace.
-Good morning.
Oh, you look wonderful.
-I understand Mr. Crosby is
not going to read with me.
-No...
I'm afraid he's, um...
Dennis will run the lines
with you.
Have you two met?
Yes.
You remember the move
we went through?
The door.
I see you've found the
dressing table.
You've got a purse.
Let's do it.
The look is great.
And...action.
He can be pretty arrogant
and insulting, can't he.
Well he had no right to treat
you like that.
Did you tell him that?
I poured it in the sink.
If you don't believe me,
you can go smell it.
Where's the other bottle,
Frank?
-What other bottle?
-I'm tired, Frank. Don't play
peek-a-boo with me.
-Where's that other bottle
of syrup?
-I didn't buy another bottle.
Never mind.
Never mind.
I give up.
I'm not even going to look
for it.
Georgie, I want to apologize.
He had no right to
take that...
Oh stop putting on a front.
-Who's putting on a front...
-You're putting on a front.
And you lie, you lie,
you lie!
Are you going back to
New York?
I don't see why not.
You wanna leave me,
don't you?
At the moment, all I want is
for you to get dressed so that
we can get out of here.
What's in New York?
Who's the guy you
want to get back to?
Frank, I'm warning you.
I'll hit you with the first
thing I pick up.
Now get dressed!
Now why don't you go
if you're in such a big hurry?
Go on, go ahead.
I'll take a walk,
get something to eat.
-That won't do your cold any
good.
-Let them worry about that.
And I told you what you can
do, too.
You want me to go?
Is that what you want?
Yes, yes, if you're in such a
great, big hurry. Go on.
You've got your key?
Well you keep it.
I'll get another one from the
hotel. And don't wake me up
when you come in.
Who knows, I may be having
a happy dream.
Cut.
That's a print.
-Very, very good.
-Both of you.
I guess it's no secret I
didn't want you in this part,
Miss Kelly.
-No, it isn't, Mr. Crosby.
-But you got it anyway.
And you're wonderful in it.
You really are.
-Thank you.
-George, never let me open
my big mouth again.
(LAUGHING)
(ALL LAUGHING)
(BEEPING)
It's just a flesh wound.
You'll be fine after a few
days rest.
-You were very lucky.
-Not quite, Miss Kelly.
I'm sorry,
I'm losing concentration.
Well you've been at this
for hours.
We could finish this tomorrow.
Oh, I can't.
I'm flying to France tomorrow.
-Business or pleasure?
-(LAUGHING)
With Hitchcock,
it's always business.
I'm doing
To Catch a Thief ,
with Cary Grant.
Ah, that's terrific!
Okay, you ready to go again?
(SIGHS)
Yes, let's try it again.
M.G.M. production 342,
Green Fire .
Loop 233.
(BEEPING)
It's just a flesh wound.
You'll be fine after a few
days rest.
-You were very lucky.
-That's got it.
Better.
Good afternoon, Miss Kelly.
You're welcome to
The Capitol Hotel.
We're very pleased to have
you with us.
Some flowers have been
left for you.
Oh, they're beautiful!
And someone is waiting for
you in the lobby.
Just on your right.
Oleg!
Oh!
(LAUGHING)
Welcome.
Hello.
Perfect timing.
-We just broke for lunch.
-Mhm.
It's always perfect timing
for me when I'm with you.
I brought a picnic basket
for us.
We were just filming a picnic.
That's Monaco down there.
And the building nearest us
is the palace.
-Anyone live there?
-Oh yes.
It comes fully equipped
with a real live prince.
-Do you want to meet him?
-Sometime, perhaps.
There's so much I want
to show you, Grace.
Great restaurants.
Fabulous paintings.
Little beaches where the water
is so clear,
you don't even need a mask to
see the coral.
GRACE: I've missed you.
OLEG: Grace, from the moment I
met you, I knew you were the
only girl in the world for me.
GRACE: It's wonderful here.
GRACE: I don't want you to go
out of my life again.
(MEN CHATTERING)
Give it to them.
(CHEERS)
-I wish my life could
always be like this.
-Well, it can be.
It's really so simple.
Marry me.
(LAUGHING)
Mrs. Kelly,
you know I can really see
where Grace's beauty
comes from.
Mr. Cassini, you are a very
charming man.
And Grace is right.
You're also most attractive.
But can I speak
quite candidly?
By all means.
Well I'm sure that you're
feelings for Grace are
most sincere.
But quite frankly,
I feel that you're a very
bad risk as a husband.
-Mother!
-Why is that, Mrs. Kelly?
You know that Grace is
Catholic.
Oleg is willing to convert,
Mother.
There's not that much
difference between
your faith
-and the Russian Orthodox
Church, is there?
-Perhaps not.
But I understand that you
have been married twice
before?
There's nothing I can do
about it now.
And believe me,
I have learned from
my mistakes.
Mr. Cassini,
were you faithful in
your marriages?
-I will be faithful to Grace.
-My husband, Jack,
is a racing man.
And he always says that it
is very foolish
to bet all of your money
on a horse with a poor
track record.
Mrs. Kelly,
this is most unfair.
I'm sorry if I sound
heartless.
But I hope that Grace will
forgive me and understand.
My daughter's happiness
is of the utmost
importance.
And I want a marriage for her
to a family man.
-A marriage that will last
a lifetime.
-Naturally.
I want to talk to Father
about this.
I'm sorry,
but it won't do any good.
You're father hasn't any
interest in meeting
Mr. Cassini.
Mrs. Kelly, would you mind if
I talked to Grace alone for
a minute?
Of course not.
Mr. Cassini.
Thank you for lunch.
Grace, I'll see you shortly,
darling.
Grace, nothing has changed.
-It has changed.
-Your mother will come around.
-No, she won't.
-You're going to call it off?
Rather than face your family,
you're going to throw away
everything we have?
-I just need some time.
-Time won't change anything.
I'm sorry.
I can't go through
with it.
Not right now.
You fought for roles
you wanted.
You fought to become
an actress.
Why can't you fight
for yourself?
-For us?
-I'm sorry.
What are we going
to do, Grace?
Do you love me?
I loved being with you
in France.
Don, this is just the first
of many lunches at
the Kelly house.
-Well I hope so.
-Yeah, you're in for
some good meals.
And there's the lady
responsible.
Let's here it for Ma,
hey, come on!
(CHEERING)
I taught the cook everything
she knows.
(ALL LAUGHING)
-That's true.
-Shall we adjourn to the
living room
for coffee and champagne?
Ah that's where we're having
the champagne.
Very good.
-You're a very bright young
man, Don.
-Well, how do you mean?
You're marrying my daughter
aren't you? Lizzanne is an
extraordinary girl.
-Oh, I agree, but it was
mostly luck, Mr. Kelly.
-Don't you ever forget that.
And you call me Jack, huh?
Grace, so what do you think?
-Do you like him?
-Oh, I think he's
wonderful, Lizzie.
He's not a movie star
or anything,
but I do love him.
And he is cute.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
He's a terrific fellow,
and you're a lucky girl.
I don't have a talent
like you, Grace.
Being married is the only
thing I've ever wanted.
Would you do me a favor?
-Throw your bouquet my way.
-You bet.
(LAUGHING)
-Miss Grace. It's Mr. Canter
calling from Hollywood.
-Oh, thank you, Forty.
-Hello?
-Brace yourself, Grace. I have
got some wonderful news.
-What is it?
-Are you sitting down?
-Yes.
-You have been nominated for
the Academy Award
for The Country Girl .
-What?
-Now, Grace, it's not going
to be that easy,
we've got some very tough
competition. We got Judy
Garland for A Star is Born .
But Grace, from now on, they
are never going to be able to
say
that you're just a
pretty face.
-You did it, Grace!
You showed them.
-Oh, thank you, Jay.
Don't thank me.
You did it.
Okay, bye.
-May your love last forever
and a day.
-That's very nice.
-Lizzie?
-Thanks, Daddy.
I know five ladies who are
anxiously awaiting what is
in that envelope.
I'm afraid I'll stand up,
whoever wins.
Don't let me stand up
if it's not me.
The nominees for the best
performance by a leading
actress are:
Dorothy Dandridge
in Carmen Jones.
Judy Garland
in A Star is Born .
Audrey Hepburn
in Sabrina .
Grace Kelly
for The Country Girl .
And Jane Wyman
in Magnificent Obsession .
And the winner is...
Grace Kelly, The Country Girl .
The thrill of this moment
keeps me from saying
what I really feel.
I can only say
thank you with all my heart
to all who made this possible
for me.
Thank you.
Yeah, hello?
Uh huh, yeah this is
Jack Kelly.
Oh, well you reporters don't
waste any time, do you?
Yeah, of course I'm happy.
Thrilled.
We're only sorry that Grace
and Judy Garland both couldn't
have won though,
you know, so they'd have
a double oscar.
Yeah, hey,
want to hear something
interesting?
Grace's winning makes
it three Kelly victories
in a row.
Two weeks ago, my son,
Kal won the Single Skulls
Championship
at the Pan-American Games.
And last week,
my granddaughter, Meg,
she's only nine,
won a junior ice-skating
championship at Hershey!
So you can see that the
Kelly's are batting a
thousand.
Oh, Daddy.
(SIGHS)
(KNOCKING)
It's open, come in.
Good morning. The New York
Times, Chicago News,
Washington Post.
And Eric Johnson of the
producer's association has
already called me twice
from Washington.
-About what?
-You know, I think you should
go to the Cannes Film Festival
next month. Now, I know,
you already said no, but
Country Girl is going to be
in competition,
and it would be a great change
of scene for you.
You might be right.
Would you like me to book it
by way of Philadelphia
so you can stop off and
see the family?
No, book it straight through.
-Grace, this is your gown
for tonight. All right?
-Yes, fine.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
-Oui, Madame.
-Merci.
May I present Monsieur
Lapinere, the Countess
De Segonzac.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
She came along with me.
I'm going to collapse for
a while, I suggest you
do the same.
Will you be much longer
with Grace?
Only a moment longer,
if I may.
Okay, please sit down.
Now, I moved the press
conference
from noon to 11 tomorrow,
just to be safe.
Time Image expects us at 3:00
for the photo session
at the Palace of Monaco.
And we'll be back for the
official American
reception at 5:30.
I thought this was supposed to
be a vacation.
Yes, but this is a festival
after all.
Shall I postpone the
photo session? I'll ask Pierre
to call the Prince's aid.
Oh, no. If the prince has
agreed to the time, I wouldn't
want to seem ungracious.
Very well, that's settled.
Pierre Galante will
be delighted.
I think you will enjoy it.
You know, after all,
the Rainier,
these are the oldest reigning
family in Europe.
And what do I call
Prince Rainier?
Does he speak English?
-Yes, yes he does.
He was educated in England.
-How old is he?
-Still fairly young
and attractive.
Intelligent and unmarried.
GRACE: My hair's still damp.
What am I going to do?
I can't meet the prince with
wet hair.
COUNTESS: Don't worry,
we'll do it on the way.
There's plenty of time
before we get there.
GRACE: You're right.
Now, do I curtsey when
I meet him?
COUNTESS: No, just a little
bow will be enough, you know.
GRACE: And he does speak
English?
COUNTESS: Yes, he does.
I told you.
Don't worry,
you will enjoy it.
Miss Kelly.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(ALL SPEAKING FRENCH)
The prince sends his deepest
apologies.
He's been unavoidably
detained.
Please,
will you follow me?
(WHISPERING)
We didn't have to rush.
We had plenty of time.
There was no need to
rush really.
-Oh, is my hair...
-Oh, fine, alright finally.
Uh, Miss Kelly,
the Colonel Severac
feels that we should
start our tour now
-and your photo session.
-If it's alright with you.
That would be fine.
I do have to be back at
5:30.
I understand.
I am so sorry about this
situation.
-Well, Jean-Paul,
why don't we begin?
-Yes.
Miss Kelly, let's place
you in front of this mirror.
I think it will be charming
because we...we...
See like that...
The room behind.
-Alright.
-Yes.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
Okay, a little more profile.
Yes, thank you.
Perfect! That perfect!
Thank you.
C'est magnifique.
Uh, excuse me, Miss Kelly,
please, excuse me.
Perhaps you can try
and go to the fireplace?
And I think it's marvelous.
Yeah, thank you.
Yes, it is!
Wonderful.
Perhaps something else
if you...
Yes, yes! Oh, yes.
Marvelous.
Thank you.
Thank you, very much.
-Do you have the time?
-Oh, about 4:00.
-We don't have much longer,
you know.
-So sorry.
I think the prince is being
very rude.
-Maybe we should go now.
-The delay is unavoidable.
Now we try from profile,
if you can.
Okay?
Oh.
Yes!
Stay like that, yes.
A little longer.
Lovely!
Smile, smile...no.
Yes!
-Okay!
-PRINCE: My apologies
to everyone.
Monsignor, may I present to
you, Mademoiselle Grace Kelly.
I'm very pleased to meet
you, Miss Kelly.
I'm so sorry not to have
been here when you arrived.
But then punctuality is only a
virtue of kings,
and I am only a prince.
-Countess. Pierre. Monsieur.
-Lapiniere, Monsignor.
May I show you the palace
then?
-I'm afraid we've already seen
it.
-And the gardens as well,
I suppose.
-Yes.
-Well that would seem to leave
only my zoo.
-You have a zoo?
Oh yes. May I show you it?
-I hope your photo session
went well.
-Yes, it was fine.
I've never had the pleasure of
seeing your country.
Oh, I'm sure you'd find
America fascinating.
Yes, it's a great gap
in my education.
I imagine most of your work
is in California.
Were you born there?
-No,
I was born in Philadelphia.
-Ah,
the City of Brotherly Love.
Boodi, this is
Miss Grace Kelly,
a very nice American.
Hm?
Give me your hand.
(LAUGHING)
Now you don't have to do this,
but I assure you there's
no danger.
Give her your hand.
(LAUGHING)
Oh, he's wonderful.
(LAUGHING)
(MONKEY SOUNDS)
-They all seem to know you.
-Yes, although their
being here is only temporary.
They'll...
Soon be a part of a new,
public zoo. This is...
Simba.
(LION PURRING)
Mm.
You won't get me to do that.
(CHATTER)
Thank you so much for your
hospitality.
The pleasure was entirely
mine.
-I do hope you will return.
-I would love to.
And that it will be a little
less hectic next time.
How did it go with
Miss Kelly?
I think they got the photos
they wanted.
-And the girl?
-She's attractive.
I did encourage them to
come, you know.
Because she's exactly the
sort of Catholic girl I
should be meeting?
That thought had crossed
my mind.
Ah, you're gonna look
just stunning.
I always said you looked
like a princess.
Now what'd I do with
the other earring?
Ugh, got it.
Hmm, not bad for old
lace curtains.
(LAUGHING)
-You know what this reminds me
of?
-The prince you met?
No. A girl I was really
jealous of in grade school.
She got to be Cinderella.
Think what it means to be a
swan. To glide like a dream
on the smooth surface
of the lake. And never go on
the shore.
On dry land, the swan is
awkward, even ridiculous.
So there you must stay,
out in the lake.
Silent, light, majestic.
Take me in, Albert.
For the champagne,
also the sherry, Peggy.
Where is Forty?
Look,
if we put a table there
with a decanter, then you
won't have to go so far,
Mrs. Obemeir.
And we can...
Perhaps people like coffee
before dinner.
Mother,
who's coming for dinner?
Darling, the Austin's
are coming, and they're
bringing friends.
-Look, hasn't Mrs. Obemeir
done a lovely job?
-Yes, it's beautiful.
Peggy, remind me to tell your
father I want him to bring up
some really good French wine.
I've already done that.
-Aunt Grace, Aunt Grace!
-Salt's there.
-Yes, Meg, what is it?
-Um, this horse has fallen
down from the top of the tree.
-And the hook's fallen out.
So, I need some help.
-Oh, let's see.
Ah, I see our problem.
I think I can fix that.
There you go.
Now, where does he belong?
He belongs up near
the top.
Okay.
Let's just put him right back.
(DOORBELL RINGING)
Okay, how's this?
That's perfect.
(PEOPLE BEING GREETED
IN THE DISTANCE)
-He looks very good there.
-Grace, we've brought a friend
of yours to see you.
This is a surprise.
I had no idea.
I thought it would be nice
to see some of your country.
Meg, this is His Serene
Highness Prince Rainier
of Monaco.
Your Highness, may I present
my niece, Miss Margaret
Kelly Davis.
Pleased to meet you,
Miss. Davis.
-Are you really what she said?
-Yes.
This is the Schuylkill River.
My brother practices his
rowing on it.
I understand he's a champion.
Yes.
I think my father built our
house near here so that he and
Kal could practice every day.
The house is very lovely.
My father designed it.
As a matter of fact,
he helped build part of it.
He started out as a bricklayer
when he was young.
My family started out
as soldiers.
With rather more ambition
than scruples.
For centuries ago,
you gained your land by
fighting for it.
There's still some of that
in me,
and I think in you.
Well, I suppose it depends on
knowing what's worth fighting
for.
Exactly.
You're the last person in the
world I expected to walk
through our door last night.
Well I hope the surprise was
a happy one.
It was. Very.
I love acting.
I love my work.
Sometimes, the attention
and the...
The pressure kind of gets
to me.
You must understand that.
And the responsibility
and the...
Pressure that you must feel.
Well people often get the
wrong idea of what it's like.
It's not quite as simple as
they think.
For example, if I take a
walk through the town...
Then I'm accused of being
idle and not paying attention
to the affairs of the country.
Of course, if I'm not visible,
then I'm distancing myself
from them.
Well I'm sure your
people love you.
And that is one of the
peculiarities of
absolute monarchy.
All the people complain about
everything you do and love
you absolutely.
We have a lot in common.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
Please.
I am here on behalf of the
prince.
And uh, well,
to get right to it,
he is requesting your
daughter's hand in marriage.
Well, it seems to me the one
to ask is my daughter.
Well, the reason I've
approached you first
is that...
You see, I was the one who
encouraged the prince to
make the trip,
knowing how he felt
about your daughter.
But it wouldn't be appropriate
for the prince to propose, and
-be refused.
-You'd like to know what,
uh...
-What I think my daughter's
answer might be?
-Yes,
you might say that.
That's not so easy.
Grace is kind of a mystery
to me at times.
My guess is...
She'd say yes.
But that's all it is,
a guess.
Well, thank you.
-Not too cold?
-No, it's quiet.
I wish there were more time.
I'm sad to be leaving America.
-It's all gone so quickly.
-Hm.
-Much too quickly...
-Grace.
Grace, I've often thought of
what the woman I love would
be like.
I always had a picture of
what she might look like.
I never met her until now.
You have all those qualities
which I've been searching for.
Even to the color of your
eyes.
What I'm trying to say,
oh darling, Grace,
is that... I love you,
-and I want to marry
you, if...
-Yes.
You'll have me.
Oh yes.
(PEOPLE CHEERING
THE NEW YEAR)
-Happy New Year.
-Happy New Year.
But, how do you feel about
getting married?
Like any other girl.
Happy and excited.
Do you plan on having
children?
-Well I certainly hope so.
-Well how many children do you
plan to have?
A lot, I hope.
I love grandchildren.
(LAUGHTER)
Will you be giving up
your career after you marry?
I have a commitment to do
High Society for M.G.M.
After that...
Well Grace and I have not yet
discussed it.
There are many duties and
obligations in Monaco that
will occupy Grace's time, but
we'll see.
My. Kelly, you must be very
proud having your daughter
marrying a prince.
Well, it's not the title
that's important, it's the
man that counts.
-What about the prince?
-You know something?
He grows on you.
(LAUGHTER)
(ALL LAUGHING)
Grace, is it true that you'll
be the most titled woman
in the world?
-Could you tell us your
titles?
-I'm afraid I don't know them
-all yet.
-How many are there?
52.
-Would you like me to name
them all for you?
-Thank you, Your Highness, but
that won't be necessary.
(LAUGHTER)
-I brought you a cup
of hot cocoa.
-Oh, thank you, Mother.
You like him, don't you?
(SIGHS)
Here I am, a bricklayer's
wife,
and my daughter is going
to marry a prince.
(LAUGHS)
Whoo.
How does Daddy feel
about him?
I think your father feels
the same way I do.
It's not the prince that
I'm worried about.
Oh, Mother.
You don't have to worry
about me.
(SIGHS)
Grace.
You've spent the past eight
years totally dedicated
to your career.
I want you to realize what it
is that you may have to
give up
if it turns out that
once you've become the
princess,
you have to give up your
movie career.
Then you must know
that it was your choice.
You must never
blame him.
-Oh, I love you, Mommy.
-Oh, I love you too.
(JOURNALISTS CLAMORING)
Have you spoken with the
Prince since he went back
to Monaco?
We try to phone each other
every day?
What's the first thing you'll
say to him when you see
him?
I have no idea.
I know I'll be very happy
to see him.
(CLAMORING)
Can you make a comment
about the prince's statement
about your career?
He said, "We have an
agreement, no more movies,"
Have a comment about that?
You must have a comment about
your career, ma'am.
(CLAMORING)
I'm sorry,
you'll have to excuse us.
We're all very tired.
(CLAMORING)
One photo! That's right,
lift your head up.
Very good. Hold it,
right there.
Hold it right there. Good.
Move back a little.
Just a little. Thank you.
They aren't giving you
anything, so don't let them
push you around.
Oh, and another thing.
All that...
That protocol stuff.
Don't let that throw you.
You just...
You just be yourself.
Do what you want to do.
Eh? Don't...
I mean, you just be yourself.
You know, Father,
all my life I've wanted you
to be proud of me.
The way you were of Kal
when he won at Henley.
You know,
you're very much like my
sister, Grace, who
you were named after.
She was different from us.
Had a world of her own.
Dreams of the stage.
Things that I didn't know
much about.
But, uh...
Even though we never talk
very much
I became very fond of her.
She was such a sweet
little thing.
Kind of frail, though.
I guess that's why I always
tried to keep an eye on her
to see that she was all right
and nothing bad happened
to her.
But, something did.
She was just a little younger
than you are now when
she died.
I loved her very much.
And I never told her.
Not very good at that sort
of thing, I guess.
But I'd sure hate for my...
My daughter to go way
off in the world
where I couldn't keep an eye
on her and not have her know
that I...
I know you love me.
Oh, I do, Grace, I do.
Very much.
Warm sunlight heralds
a fine day,
and the little port is gaily
dressed in just the
right finery.
The princely flag flutters
elegantly in the Mediterranean
breeze.
The U.S.S. Constitution
sails into view.
What used to be the name
of just another American liner
has come to mean
the ship that brings Grace
Kelly to her Prince Charming.
Thousands have gathered today
to welcome the Hollywood
screen queen,
about to become a real, live
princess
by marrying Rainier of Monaco.
The prince's yacht puts out
to sea.
In a moment,
the distance will be covered.
Then we'll see what
we've been waiting to see,
when the eyes of the world
are trained on the two lovers,
Grace Kelly and
Prince Rainier.
Who saw the prince take the
hand of his bride to be.
It was this, the simple
gesture that everybody wanted
to see.
On the bridge of the white
yacht, the stars of this 20th
century fairytale
return to Monte Carlo.
Miss Grace Kelly is
used to public adoration.
And yet she must be
overwhelmed here today.
She sees the yachts
crowding the harbor,
bearing flags from east and
west, north and south.
An amazing wide world
greeting.
And now, it's on to the
ancestral home of Monaco's
rulers,
perched high and proud on the
crest of the famous old rock.
This palace will be
Miss Kelly's new home.
Tonight, her arrival will be
celebrated in fine and
joyous style.
-Where are we going?
-There's a little chapel in
the hills.
I want you to see it.
I've loved it ever since
I was a boy.
I pray you will not miss
your old life too much.
That Monaco will become
your home.
And that you will grow to love
it as I do.
It's our wedding day.
I'd like to exchange our vows
here tonight. Privately.
You are the most beautiful
bride that I've ever seen.
I'm so glad you're here.
Aye, you think you remember
all those things I told you?
I'm leaving you in good hands,
I know, but oh,
I'm sure gonna miss you.
I'll miss you too.
That's our cue, huh? Ready?
Rainier...
(SPEAKING FULL TITLE)
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(FRENCH)
Oui
Grace Patricia...
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(FRENCH)
Oui.
(SPEAKING LATIN)
(LATIN)
Amen.
MARGARET KELLY:
Grace?
I don't want you standing
near the window.
You're going to make your cold
worse.
(WHISTLE BLOWING)
Way over with that front
leg, Kal. Wonderful!
Come on! Beautiful!
(WHISTLE BLOWING)
Sweetheart, remember what
I told you, now?
Linda Martin...
As the fairy godmother.
Monica Grant...
As Cinderella.
Grace Kelly as the prince.
When I knew I'd won,
the first thing I wanted
to do...
I couldn't wait to get over
and shake my dad's hand.
Because I was really happy
for his sake that I was able
to win this one.
He went on to win the
Olympics. But as you know,
they wouldn't let him row
at Henley.
They said he wasn't a
gentlemen because he'd worked
with his hands.
And he still does.
Although he's built the
biggest brick company in
the land.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you. Son,
I want you to know that you
have given me great happiness.
You finally accomplished what
I was denied.
You went to Henley,
and you won the diamond!
(AUDIENCE CLAPPING)
(SPORTS CHATTER)
I gotta go.
You can do it
without me.
-Daddy.
-Hello there, Grace.
Feeling any better?
Yes.
Did Mother talk to you?
About what? Oh. She did
mention something to me about
you and the theater?
-I want to be an actress.
-Yeah, that's what she said.
Since when?
-Since always.
-Since always?
Well then it's nothing that
has to be decided overnight,
is it? Now, there's plenty of
time to think it through.
Well I have thought it
through
Grace, you've only just
graduated from high school.
Daddy, how many times have
you seen me perform?
Aren't you a little too shy
for the stage?
Well maybe that's why.
When I'm acting,
playing a part,
it's a way of not being
me.
It's a way of being somebody
else.
-Somebody wonderful.
-The acting business is a
one in a million shot.
And it's a lousy life,
especially for a woman,
even if you do get lucky.
-What about Uncle George and
Uncle Walter...
-Hey, way to go!
-Another touchdown.
George is a writer.
Besides, your uncles have
nothing to lose. Your life has
all kinds of possibilities.
-Why do you feel you have to
rush into something right now?
-I have an audition.
-An audition?
-Well, a chance to audition.
For the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts, in New York.
Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Grace, you know your mother
and I have always planned on
you going to college.
A nice university where you
can meet intelligent,
interesting people.
-Take up acting there,
at college.
-It's not the same thing.
-The theater is no
place for...
-For what?
For my daughter!
You've always told us, if
we're going to play,
we should play to win.
Yes, and I've also said
cover your bets.
Grace, you're a big girl.
I can't tell you what to do.
But I've got this gut feeling,
-and I don't feel right
about it.
-But I do.
What if I disapprove?
I hope you won't.
Okay, okay.
But it's certainly not the
game I'd have chosen.
I won't disappoint you.
Now, let's see
Tom and Grace.
Tom, you're getting ready for
an appointment.
Make it really pressing.
Why don't you get your props
while I give Grace her
objective.
Try not to anticipate.
Okay, Grace,
here's your objective.
You're pregnant.
Tom is the guy that did it.
He's an irresponsible kind
of guy, but
you think you can bring
him around.
You're objective is to get
him to marry you,
okay?
Why don't you go outside
and prepare, and come back
when you're ready.
Okay, Grace, come in.
(KNOCKING)
TOM: Yeah, come on in.
What are you doing here?
What do you want?
Come on, I don't have time.
What do you want?
I have to talk to you.
Come on, what, are you hard of
hearing? Talk!
DIRECTOR: Come on, Grace.
Concentrate on your objective.
You have to marry me.
Marry you?
(LAUGHING)
What the hell for?
-I'm pregnant.
-So what's that to me?
-It's your baby.
-Mine?
Mine?
Hey, don't pull that on
me, alright?
I'll get plenty of guys down
here to swear that they've
slept with you.
Alright? Just go, okay?
I don't want to look at you.
Go. Go!
-Go with your instincts!
What are you feeling?
-(SIGHS) I'm sorry.
What's your problem?
-I just can't do it.
-Find something in your
own experience.
Something you really had
to get, and relate to that.
Yeah, why don't you just
make-believe that I'm your
father or something
and that you just have to have
the Rolls Royce for the
evening.
(CLASS LAUGHS)
When I want help, I'll
ask for it.
Tom, why don't you sit down.
-Very good.
-Yeah.
Just once, I would like you
to use yourself,
what's inside you.
Maybe you have an
emotional block.
Maybe you'll never be able
to express yourself as an
actress.
Maybe you just don't have it.
That's it for today.
I'll see you tomorrow.
(CLASS MURMURING)
STUDENT: Who wants to take me
out to eat?
Hey, a few of us are going to
Geno's for dinner.
You wanna come?
I have to prepare for a
reading tomorrow.
Um, have you gotten to know
anybody, I mean, except me,
since you've been here?
-Not really.
-So come with us.
Besides, it's my treat.
You wouldn't have to
pay for me.
Relax, I am loaded.
I just did a TV commercial
last week.
Is it like modeling?
I have an audition tomorrow.
Why don't you come with me?
-What's it for?
-It's for cigarettes.
It's your audition,
I wouldn't want to complicate
it for you.
Are you kidding?
This thing is going to be
a cattle call.
Everybody in town is
gonna be there,
and you are going.
-Okay?
-Okay.
(COUGHING)
(FAMILY SINGING JINGLE BELLS )
Got a few more here.
-Great!
-The tree looks great!
No, no, not over there. The
tree's not ready yet. Ma will
tell you what to do with 'em.
Ma, where do I put these?
(ALL CHATTERING)
You know, this is supposed
to be a family night,
not a frat party.
Luzanne,
turn off the television.
Oh, but this is interesting,
ma.
Let's have some
Christmas music.
-Yeah, anything except Dad.
-There, ha, finally got 'em.
Just need to put this away.
(DOOR BELL)
The Austin's,
I bet that's them.
I'm sure it is.
Merry Christmas!
-Hello, everybody.
-Hello, Russ.
-Merry Christmas. For your
little Christmas tree.
-Oh thank you so much.
-Hey, Merry Christmas,
old man.
-Hey, Jack.
-Merry Christmas, Edie.
-Oh, Jack, how are you?
(CHATTER)
And he made it himself.
-How are you, sweetheart?
-Couldn't be better.
How's life in the big city,
Gracie?
-Hey! It's Grace
on television!
-What?
For a fortune of smoking
satisfaction.
For a full, satisfying taste
and smoking pleasure,
light up and smoke
-an Old Gold.
-I didn't know you smoked.
(CLAPPING)
Now that's acting, huh?
Say there, Kelly.
Looks like you're gonna have
another start in the family.
You gotta start somewhere
I guess.
Tell your father about the
new agent.
Tell him!
What's up, then?
Edie Van Cleve came to see
me do a scene in class.
-Who's Edie Van Cleve,
what's she do?
-She's an agent.
A very good agent.
And she wants to
represent me.
Will somebody come and help
me, huh? You want me to do
this all myself?
Well,
(CLEARS THROAT)
you know,
I'd like to propose a toast.
Uh, Dad.
Here's to a, uh,
Merry Christmas,
and...
-A very happy new year.
-ALL: Merry Christmas.
I love the pork this time of
year, don't you?
I love every smell
and every sound.
-Do you come here often...
-Uh, thank you Miss Kelly.
Thank you very much.
-Should I leave this here?
-Uh, yes. Yes, please.
Too intelligent looking.
Alright, now that's it.
Wet your lips. Wet your lips.
There, that's it.
Give me a smile.
Smile down. Good!
Got it.
But still you come back.
For what?
My...sympathy?
I don't think so.
I think you come back for
this.
Because it makes you
feel like you're someone.
It isn't much, is it?
Thank you, Miss Kelly.
That's fine.
-Hi.
-Hi.
-Grace Kelly.
-Rita Gam.
I don't know about you,
but I think we're both
too young.
Oh, it is so gloomy and awful
in there all the time.
Like a winter night.
But when you come home,
father,
it's like a morning in spring
when they open the double
windows.
Have you read much Sternburg?
-No, I haven't.
-Do you know what
the play is about?
Well I think so.
Let's talk about it
a little.
Then you can read for
us again.
I believe her scene is
on page...
16.
(HORNS HONKING)
(CLAPPING)
(CLAPPING CONTINUES)
Here she is.
(LAUGHING)
-You were wonderful, dear.
-Yeah, good job, Grace,
good job. Congratulations.
Now, where is that champagne
that I...
Ah, there it is.
-Really, Mother,
I wasn't just awful?
-You were perfect.
Did you like the
play, Daddy?
Well, it was a little heavy
I thought.
(CORK POPPING)
(KNOCKING)
Mady, it's Grace.
Can I come in?
Oh, yes.
Come in, come in.
-Hello, Miss Kelly.
-Hello.
Oh, you were so wonderful.
-Thank you. Are you enjoying
your first opening night?
-Of course.
-And did your parents
get here?
-Yes.
And did they tell you
how good you were?
-Because you were.
-Hmm, mixed reviews.
Oh dear, a drink will help.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
-Papa doesn't want you
to be an actress?
-How did you know?
Neither did mine.
I remember my first
opening night.
The glow lasted three
whole days.
-And now?
-And now it lasts 'till the
lights dim and the applause
dies away.
And you thought that when you
got to Broadway, everything
would change, as if by magic.
Hmm, something like that.
(MADY LAUGHS)
Well don't let me spoil
your evening.
May the glow last for
three whole days.
-Happy days.
-Happy days.
(KNOCKING)
I suppose we better let them
in, or we'll never get out
of here.
-I am starving.
-Are you staying up
for the reviews?
All my opening nights,
I've learned one very
important thing.
It's not the critics,
the audience, or anyone else
you have to please.
You can only please
yourself.
And you were good tonight!
But if by chance the critics
say some wonderful things,
you can bring the papers to
me in the morning.
But if they don't,
we'll pretend I never asked.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
Marilyn, let them in.
(LAUGHING CONTINUES)
-Good morning.
-Good morning, come in.
-Must be good news.
-The Times was the best.
Oh good.
Not bad.
(SIGHS)
We could run a couple
of months on this.
That's all?
I'm afraid so.
Who is this handsome man?
Albert WilliaMiss
(CHUCKLES)
We were madly in love.
-What happened?
-I've been in love with most
of my leading men.
Till the play closed anyway.
Cream?
No, thanks.
And then?
And then there was another
play.
Rehearsals, fittings...
The usual hysteria.
There was never time for
anything more.
-Do you ever see them again?
-Mm.
Whenever it happens.
We remain friends.
No regrets?
Of course not.
But I must admit, even the
best opening night is better
if it's shared with someone.
Preferably the same someone.
I haven't had that luxury.
Oh...
(LAUGHS)
What young dreams have I
shattered now?
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Hi, Edie.
I was at ballet class.
Jake Hanser?
Of course I know who
Fred Zinnemann is.
Gary Cooper?
(SIGHS)
I won't get it.
I haven't got a chance.
20 minutes?
My hair, my nails, I...
Can't you change the
appointment?
Yes.
I've got it.
-Hello, Miss Kelly.
-Hello.
-May I take your coat?
-No. I mean,
-I'm fine.
-Oh, well then do
sit down.
Well,
Edie Van Cleve is very
excited about you.
So, tell me a little bit
about what you've done.
I cannot recall anyone
ever coming to an interview
wearing white gloves.
PASTOR: Do you, Amy, take Will
to be your lawfully wedded
husband, from this day forward
until death do you part?
I do.
The ring please.
Then by the authority invested
in me by the laws of this
territory,
I pronounce you man and wife.
(LAUGHING)
You know I can't speak for
the rest of you men,
but I claim an ancient
privilege.
-Cut.
-High Noon, scene 117,
take 12.
-And marker.
-We break for lunch.
Grace?
Relax, you'll feel better
after lunch.
Remember how we talked
about playing it
very happily.
Very happily.
Oh, everything is so clear
with cooper.
He makes it look
so easy.
When you look into his face,
you see everything he's
feeling.
When I look into my face,
I see nothing.
-Absolutely nothing.
-Grace, don't be so hard
on yourself.
Mother,
I was awful in the movie.
Really awful.
I feel all these things,
but it...
Just doesn't come out.
Darling, it takes time.
I'm sure you did very well in
the film
and you'll be even better in
the next one.
-Next one?
-You will see.
Grace, we're so proud of you.
Really.
I know you are, Mother.
And your father,
more proud than any of us.
-Well, I wish that were true.
-Our daughter's getting awful
good, Ma.
She almost beat me that
last set.
Oh you mean I won a couple
there for a change?
(LAUGHS)
That should inspire you.
How's your game, Grace?
I haven't run you around the
court in a long time.
How about some mixed
doubles this weekend, huh?
I can't. I have to go
back to New York.
I'm doing a television show.
-Why? You just finished
that...movie!
-Jack.
Grace doesn't feel that
she did well in the film.
Yeah, that's what
I understand.
You know, I, uh...
I once thought that I was
gonna be a great runner.
They started beating me,
and I decided that I'd
take up rowing instead.
Oh, thank you.
What's that supposed to mean?
What do you think, Grace?
Maybe this would be a good
time for you to
reevaluate this...
Acting business, hmm?
Well, I'm a Kelly, Father.
Remember?
A licking's not a failure.
It's not the fact that you're
licked, it's how you fight.
A black eye is nothing
to be ashamed of.
Remember?
Good memory.
You said it to me so
often.
And I believed it.
Are we gonna play again
tomorrow, Dad?
Hey, Lizzie Doll.
(SIGHS)
Don't look so surprised, Jack.
She's your daughter.
Miss Kelly, It's Jay Kanter,
calling from Hollywood.
-Grace, Jay.
-Hello!
Remember what we
spoke about?
We got the green light.
John Ford wants you for
Mogambo with Gable.
-Picture shoots in Africa.
-Africa?
Yeah, now listen, Grace.
This one's for M.G.M.
They're gonna want a
contract, seven years.
It did sound too good to
be true, didn't it?
-Jay, we've been through this.
-Grace, this is M.G.M.
we're talking about.
This is Clark Gable.
It's John Ford.
Don't blow it!
I have to think about it,
Jay, I really do.
This one could make your
career, Grace.
And they need to know.
It's a free trip to Africa!
(GRACE SIGHS)
-Okay.
-Okay.
-On two conditions.
-That's what I was afraid of.
First, that I get to live in
New York between pictures.
That's impossible, Grace.
You know that.
And second, that every
other year, I'm allowed
to do a play.
Also impossible.
What else?
I'm serious, Jay.
That's the deal.
Look, Grace,
I can try.
-Thank you.
-Don't thank me yet.
I said I can try.
M.G.M. does not go for
actors telling them how
to write contracts.
It's gonna be a small
miracle if I pull this
one off.
MARGARET: I don't like
the idea of you being so
far away.
GRACE: Oh, Mama,
what could possibly happen?
MARGARET:
It's Africa, isn't it?
You said you'd be living
in tents.
Practically out in the jungle.
Wild animals, bugs.
Clark Gable.
I don't think they call him
The King for nothing.
Have you ever been married?
No, I've never had the good
fortune of finding a lady
who was interested.
-That could be the remark
of a cynical man.
-Me?
What have I got to be
cynical about?
I've done alright.
And I make my contribution
in this mixed up community
they call the world.
What else is there?
That could be the remark
of a lonely man.
Could be.
Looks like we're in
for a little storm.
Let's get back to camp.
DIRECTOR: Cut. Very good.
-You were great.
-Thank you, sir.
DIRECTOR: That's a wrap.
Evening.
Evenin'.
I finished it.
Why, thank you.
You know, I don't remember
anyone ever knitting me
one sock before.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
Well I'll start the other one
tomorrow.
If you're lucky, I'll have it
finished for Christmas.
If not, I'll just hang this
one out on the tree.
See what Santa Claus
brings me.
-Are you still planning on
going out on safari?
-Ah sure, why?
I would like to go.
There'll be all kind
of creepy crawly things
out there.
Well I guess I'll just have
to tell them to keep their
distance, won't I?
You never cease to
surprise me.
I thought you knew everything
there was to know about women.
Yeah, so did I...
So did I.
Mr. Gable! Mr. Gable!
There are these rumors
from Africa about the two
of you falling in love.
-What about it, Mr. Gable?
-You flatter me.
I'm old enough to be
her father.
Miss Kelly, what about the two
of you going off on...
That's my flight there.
Miss Kelly, what about the two
of you going off hunting
together?
Miss Kelly, tell us what
happened on the safari.
(REPORTERS CLAMORING)
Your attention please.
Final call for flight 103 to
Los Angeles.
I can't believe these people.
-I didn't know what to say.
-Gotta get used to it.
There'll be a lot of
reporters around you from
now on.
-Clark, that was the last
call. We'd better go.
-Thanks.
I wish we were in Africa.
I'll see you around, kid.
You're gonna miss
him, aren't you?
I'll miss all of them.
They were a wonderful
cast and crew.
If you'll excuse
me, gentlemen...
When do you plan to see
him again?
(JOURNALISTS CLAMORING)
So if I talk to reporters,
they don't leave me alone.
If I don't talk to them,
they invent all these
things about me.
The price of celebrity
n'est pas ?
So, when will you go
to Los Angeles?
-Not for a few days,
the film's been delayed.
-I'm delighted.
-So am I...
-I can't believe this.
I've just come from admiring
you in your movie.
-Won't you introduce us?
-Grace, this is
Oleg Cassini.
-You didn't just see Mogambo ,
did you?
-I swear it.
I'm sorry I can't ask
you to join us.
Oh, that's alright.
I am with a friend.
Another time.
Nice to have seen you.
Oleg Cassini?
An Italian designer with
a Russian title.
Or is it the other way
around?
(LAUGHS)
-Are you sure there's
no card?
-Nope.
-How odd.
-Yes, it is.
-There you go.
-Thank you, Miss Kelly.
-By the way,
you were great in Mogambo.
-Thank you.
Thank you.
Bye bye.
(PHONE RINGING)
-Hello?
-Ah, you haven't left yet.
-Who is this?
-Your friendly florist.
-Mr. Cassini?
-Will you have dinner with me
Friday night?
Any place you like.
-Well, I...
-The restaurant where we met?
-It was very lucky for me.
-I'm afraid I have to fly to
Los Angeles this afternoon.
Fine, I'll pick you up at
eight on Friday, in
Los Angeles, hmm?
(LAUGHING)
Do you always go to such
lengths for dinner?
If the temptation is
great enough.
Is it a date?
How can I refuse?
-How's your leg?
-Hurts a little.
-And your stomach.
-Empty as a football.
-And your love life?
-Mm, not too active.
-Oh? Anything else
bothering you?
-Mhm. Who are you?
Cut!
And print that.
They held the separation
perfectly.
-How was that?
-Exceptional.
-I guess that should melt the
lady-like image.
-I hope not.
The audience has come to see
Grace play the lady so they
can wonder if she's
a harlot in the bedroom.
If it's alright with you,
Mr. Hitchcock, I'd like to
keep them guessing.
-Do you think we'll have to
reset my hair?
-No, I don't think it'll be
-necessary. You've got plenty
of curl left. We'll just brush
it out into a nice, soft
page boy. I think it'll look
great with your new dress.
-Fine.
-I think we have about an hour
till the next shot.
-Why don't you just go and
relax in your dressing room...
-Grace Kelly...
Grace?
Friday, as promised.
Can you just pick up and leave
whatever you're doing whenever
you'd like to?
I come from a long line
of nomads.
I learned to move quickly,
and follow my heart.
(GRACE LAUGHS)
You know, I've never ever
done that before.
It took all my courage.
I'm basically a very
shy person.
Oh, well that's not
what I heard.
What have you heard
about me, hmm?
That I like to be seen with
beautiful women?
Obviously true.
(LAUGHS)
Will you stop?
(LAUGHS)
You are so different from
everything I've heard about
you.
Oh, distant, cool.
-Made out of steel.
-Mhm.
A femme fatale. A huntress.
(LAUGHS)
Me?
(LAUGHS)
Well, I won't pretend that I
discovered the real Grace
Kelly in one evening.
Perhaps you're still
discovering yourself.
(PANTING)
I don't think this steak and
prune diet is working.
It takes at least a week
before you see any results.
Well if it doesn't work by
Sunday, I'm going back to
grapefruit.
If it doesn't work by
Sunday, I'm going back to
lasagna.
(LAUGHING)
That's it, enough.
Come on, Grace.
Five more minutes.
(GRACE GROANS)
If I had known you were a
sadist, Rita Gam,
-I never would have ask you
to move in with me.
-It's good for what ails you.
All those rich dinners with
Cassini.
And will you please tell him
that I'm allergic to roses?
You're so jealous.
(RITA LAUGHING)
(BOTH LAUGHING)
47, 48, 49.
(SIGHS OF RELIEF)
Right.
You know I have to go in.
You know I do.
A nightcap?
You're not being fair.
(OLEG LAUGHS)
You know I have an early
call.
You have a date with
Mr. Hitchcock.
(LAUGHING)
I'll miss you.
Till tomorrow.
Goodnight.
Wait. You stay here.
-And no more roses!
-Oh!
-Goodnight!
-Sweet dreaMiss
Grace, are you going to
Sammy Cohen's party?
No one to go with.
What happened to Oleg?
He went back to New York.
(RITA SIGHS)
I've been working so much.
I dunno, it just got
complicated.
Figures, he couldn't
stand the competition.
It wasn't a competition.
Work's not the only thing
I want in my life.
Miss him?
Yes.
You never stop surprising
me, Grace.
I always imagined you with
someone like...
Franklin Roosevelt.
Or at the very least,
Spencer Tracy.
Well, there's only so much
roses and champagne a
girl can resist.
I know he's a lot of fun
to be with, but uh...
-He's a lot more.
-Marriage more?
I'd love to be married.
-I really would.
-What's the problem?
It has to be right.
Do you think he's right?
Grace, you're the only one
who can answer that one.
Why should having a career
make it so difficult?
Maybe with you, it won't.
It all depends.
-On what?
-The right guy.
Has it occurred to you to
go back to New York and
find out if he is?
-I wish I could.
-What's stopping you.
Country Girl.
Jennifer Jones got the role.
Not anymore.
-Jennifer Jones isn't doing
Country Girl ?
-She can't. She's pregnant.
(LAUGHING)
Grace, stop dreaming.
They'll never cast you.
Look, Georgie is supposed to
be a beat up broad.
Practically in her 40's.
It's exactly the kind of role
I'm dying for.
Rita, I'm so sick of playing
ladies, I could scream.
Take my advice.
Forget it, and go to
New York.
What's it going to be?
Work...
Or love?
-Cream and sugar?
-Just black please, Edith.
Thank you.
What are you working on?
You know perfectly well
that I'm working on
The Country Girl .
-Are these the sketches?
Mind if I look?
-Alright.
-But it won't do any good.
-Why, they found a replacement
for Jennifer Jones?
No, no. But they tell me to
hold off making the costumes.
Grace, will you be realistic?
A: M.G.M. will never loan you
out again.
I've told them I'd do any
picture they give me if they
loan me out for Country Girl .
B: You're much too young
for this role.
But I could look older
with your help.
C: Bing Crosby doesn't
want you.
And what Mr. Crosby doesn't
want, Mr. Crosby doesn't get.
-Hi fellows.
-Good morning, Mr. Seton.
-Good morning, Grace.
-Good morning.
Oh, you look wonderful.
-I understand Mr. Crosby is
not going to read with me.
-No...
I'm afraid he's, um...
Dennis will run the lines
with you.
Have you two met?
Yes.
You remember the move
we went through?
The door.
I see you've found the
dressing table.
You've got a purse.
Let's do it.
The look is great.
And...action.
He can be pretty arrogant
and insulting, can't he.
Well he had no right to treat
you like that.
Did you tell him that?
I poured it in the sink.
If you don't believe me,
you can go smell it.
Where's the other bottle,
Frank?
-What other bottle?
-I'm tired, Frank. Don't play
peek-a-boo with me.
-Where's that other bottle
of syrup?
-I didn't buy another bottle.
Never mind.
Never mind.
I give up.
I'm not even going to look
for it.
Georgie, I want to apologize.
He had no right to
take that...
Oh stop putting on a front.
-Who's putting on a front...
-You're putting on a front.
And you lie, you lie,
you lie!
Are you going back to
New York?
I don't see why not.
You wanna leave me,
don't you?
At the moment, all I want is
for you to get dressed so that
we can get out of here.
What's in New York?
Who's the guy you
want to get back to?
Frank, I'm warning you.
I'll hit you with the first
thing I pick up.
Now get dressed!
Now why don't you go
if you're in such a big hurry?
Go on, go ahead.
I'll take a walk,
get something to eat.
-That won't do your cold any
good.
-Let them worry about that.
And I told you what you can
do, too.
You want me to go?
Is that what you want?
Yes, yes, if you're in such a
great, big hurry. Go on.
You've got your key?
Well you keep it.
I'll get another one from the
hotel. And don't wake me up
when you come in.
Who knows, I may be having
a happy dream.
Cut.
That's a print.
-Very, very good.
-Both of you.
I guess it's no secret I
didn't want you in this part,
Miss Kelly.
-No, it isn't, Mr. Crosby.
-But you got it anyway.
And you're wonderful in it.
You really are.
-Thank you.
-George, never let me open
my big mouth again.
(LAUGHING)
(ALL LAUGHING)
(BEEPING)
It's just a flesh wound.
You'll be fine after a few
days rest.
-You were very lucky.
-Not quite, Miss Kelly.
I'm sorry,
I'm losing concentration.
Well you've been at this
for hours.
We could finish this tomorrow.
Oh, I can't.
I'm flying to France tomorrow.
-Business or pleasure?
-(LAUGHING)
With Hitchcock,
it's always business.
I'm doing
To Catch a Thief ,
with Cary Grant.
Ah, that's terrific!
Okay, you ready to go again?
(SIGHS)
Yes, let's try it again.
M.G.M. production 342,
Green Fire .
Loop 233.
(BEEPING)
It's just a flesh wound.
You'll be fine after a few
days rest.
-You were very lucky.
-That's got it.
Better.
Good afternoon, Miss Kelly.
You're welcome to
The Capitol Hotel.
We're very pleased to have
you with us.
Some flowers have been
left for you.
Oh, they're beautiful!
And someone is waiting for
you in the lobby.
Just on your right.
Oleg!
Oh!
(LAUGHING)
Welcome.
Hello.
Perfect timing.
-We just broke for lunch.
-Mhm.
It's always perfect timing
for me when I'm with you.
I brought a picnic basket
for us.
We were just filming a picnic.
That's Monaco down there.
And the building nearest us
is the palace.
-Anyone live there?
-Oh yes.
It comes fully equipped
with a real live prince.
-Do you want to meet him?
-Sometime, perhaps.
There's so much I want
to show you, Grace.
Great restaurants.
Fabulous paintings.
Little beaches where the water
is so clear,
you don't even need a mask to
see the coral.
GRACE: I've missed you.
OLEG: Grace, from the moment I
met you, I knew you were the
only girl in the world for me.
GRACE: It's wonderful here.
GRACE: I don't want you to go
out of my life again.
(MEN CHATTERING)
Give it to them.
(CHEERS)
-I wish my life could
always be like this.
-Well, it can be.
It's really so simple.
Marry me.
(LAUGHING)
Mrs. Kelly,
you know I can really see
where Grace's beauty
comes from.
Mr. Cassini, you are a very
charming man.
And Grace is right.
You're also most attractive.
But can I speak
quite candidly?
By all means.
Well I'm sure that you're
feelings for Grace are
most sincere.
But quite frankly,
I feel that you're a very
bad risk as a husband.
-Mother!
-Why is that, Mrs. Kelly?
You know that Grace is
Catholic.
Oleg is willing to convert,
Mother.
There's not that much
difference between
your faith
-and the Russian Orthodox
Church, is there?
-Perhaps not.
But I understand that you
have been married twice
before?
There's nothing I can do
about it now.
And believe me,
I have learned from
my mistakes.
Mr. Cassini,
were you faithful in
your marriages?
-I will be faithful to Grace.
-My husband, Jack,
is a racing man.
And he always says that it
is very foolish
to bet all of your money
on a horse with a poor
track record.
Mrs. Kelly,
this is most unfair.
I'm sorry if I sound
heartless.
But I hope that Grace will
forgive me and understand.
My daughter's happiness
is of the utmost
importance.
And I want a marriage for her
to a family man.
-A marriage that will last
a lifetime.
-Naturally.
I want to talk to Father
about this.
I'm sorry,
but it won't do any good.
You're father hasn't any
interest in meeting
Mr. Cassini.
Mrs. Kelly, would you mind if
I talked to Grace alone for
a minute?
Of course not.
Mr. Cassini.
Thank you for lunch.
Grace, I'll see you shortly,
darling.
Grace, nothing has changed.
-It has changed.
-Your mother will come around.
-No, she won't.
-You're going to call it off?
Rather than face your family,
you're going to throw away
everything we have?
-I just need some time.
-Time won't change anything.
I'm sorry.
I can't go through
with it.
Not right now.
You fought for roles
you wanted.
You fought to become
an actress.
Why can't you fight
for yourself?
-For us?
-I'm sorry.
What are we going
to do, Grace?
Do you love me?
I loved being with you
in France.
Don, this is just the first
of many lunches at
the Kelly house.
-Well I hope so.
-Yeah, you're in for
some good meals.
And there's the lady
responsible.
Let's here it for Ma,
hey, come on!
(CHEERING)
I taught the cook everything
she knows.
(ALL LAUGHING)
-That's true.
-Shall we adjourn to the
living room
for coffee and champagne?
Ah that's where we're having
the champagne.
Very good.
-You're a very bright young
man, Don.
-Well, how do you mean?
You're marrying my daughter
aren't you? Lizzanne is an
extraordinary girl.
-Oh, I agree, but it was
mostly luck, Mr. Kelly.
-Don't you ever forget that.
And you call me Jack, huh?
Grace, so what do you think?
-Do you like him?
-Oh, I think he's
wonderful, Lizzie.
He's not a movie star
or anything,
but I do love him.
And he is cute.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
He's a terrific fellow,
and you're a lucky girl.
I don't have a talent
like you, Grace.
Being married is the only
thing I've ever wanted.
Would you do me a favor?
-Throw your bouquet my way.
-You bet.
(LAUGHING)
-Miss Grace. It's Mr. Canter
calling from Hollywood.
-Oh, thank you, Forty.
-Hello?
-Brace yourself, Grace. I have
got some wonderful news.
-What is it?
-Are you sitting down?
-Yes.
-You have been nominated for
the Academy Award
for The Country Girl .
-What?
-Now, Grace, it's not going
to be that easy,
we've got some very tough
competition. We got Judy
Garland for A Star is Born .
But Grace, from now on, they
are never going to be able to
say
that you're just a
pretty face.
-You did it, Grace!
You showed them.
-Oh, thank you, Jay.
Don't thank me.
You did it.
Okay, bye.
-May your love last forever
and a day.
-That's very nice.
-Lizzie?
-Thanks, Daddy.
I know five ladies who are
anxiously awaiting what is
in that envelope.
I'm afraid I'll stand up,
whoever wins.
Don't let me stand up
if it's not me.
The nominees for the best
performance by a leading
actress are:
Dorothy Dandridge
in Carmen Jones.
Judy Garland
in A Star is Born .
Audrey Hepburn
in Sabrina .
Grace Kelly
for The Country Girl .
And Jane Wyman
in Magnificent Obsession .
And the winner is...
Grace Kelly, The Country Girl .
The thrill of this moment
keeps me from saying
what I really feel.
I can only say
thank you with all my heart
to all who made this possible
for me.
Thank you.
Yeah, hello?
Uh huh, yeah this is
Jack Kelly.
Oh, well you reporters don't
waste any time, do you?
Yeah, of course I'm happy.
Thrilled.
We're only sorry that Grace
and Judy Garland both couldn't
have won though,
you know, so they'd have
a double oscar.
Yeah, hey,
want to hear something
interesting?
Grace's winning makes
it three Kelly victories
in a row.
Two weeks ago, my son,
Kal won the Single Skulls
Championship
at the Pan-American Games.
And last week,
my granddaughter, Meg,
she's only nine,
won a junior ice-skating
championship at Hershey!
So you can see that the
Kelly's are batting a
thousand.
Oh, Daddy.
(SIGHS)
(KNOCKING)
It's open, come in.
Good morning. The New York
Times, Chicago News,
Washington Post.
And Eric Johnson of the
producer's association has
already called me twice
from Washington.
-About what?
-You know, I think you should
go to the Cannes Film Festival
next month. Now, I know,
you already said no, but
Country Girl is going to be
in competition,
and it would be a great change
of scene for you.
You might be right.
Would you like me to book it
by way of Philadelphia
so you can stop off and
see the family?
No, book it straight through.
-Grace, this is your gown
for tonight. All right?
-Yes, fine.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
-Oui, Madame.
-Merci.
May I present Monsieur
Lapinere, the Countess
De Segonzac.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
She came along with me.
I'm going to collapse for
a while, I suggest you
do the same.
Will you be much longer
with Grace?
Only a moment longer,
if I may.
Okay, please sit down.
Now, I moved the press
conference
from noon to 11 tomorrow,
just to be safe.
Time Image expects us at 3:00
for the photo session
at the Palace of Monaco.
And we'll be back for the
official American
reception at 5:30.
I thought this was supposed to
be a vacation.
Yes, but this is a festival
after all.
Shall I postpone the
photo session? I'll ask Pierre
to call the Prince's aid.
Oh, no. If the prince has
agreed to the time, I wouldn't
want to seem ungracious.
Very well, that's settled.
Pierre Galante will
be delighted.
I think you will enjoy it.
You know, after all,
the Rainier,
these are the oldest reigning
family in Europe.
And what do I call
Prince Rainier?
Does he speak English?
-Yes, yes he does.
He was educated in England.
-How old is he?
-Still fairly young
and attractive.
Intelligent and unmarried.
GRACE: My hair's still damp.
What am I going to do?
I can't meet the prince with
wet hair.
COUNTESS: Don't worry,
we'll do it on the way.
There's plenty of time
before we get there.
GRACE: You're right.
Now, do I curtsey when
I meet him?
COUNTESS: No, just a little
bow will be enough, you know.
GRACE: And he does speak
English?
COUNTESS: Yes, he does.
I told you.
Don't worry,
you will enjoy it.
Miss Kelly.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(ALL SPEAKING FRENCH)
The prince sends his deepest
apologies.
He's been unavoidably
detained.
Please,
will you follow me?
(WHISPERING)
We didn't have to rush.
We had plenty of time.
There was no need to
rush really.
-Oh, is my hair...
-Oh, fine, alright finally.
Uh, Miss Kelly,
the Colonel Severac
feels that we should
start our tour now
-and your photo session.
-If it's alright with you.
That would be fine.
I do have to be back at
5:30.
I understand.
I am so sorry about this
situation.
-Well, Jean-Paul,
why don't we begin?
-Yes.
Miss Kelly, let's place
you in front of this mirror.
I think it will be charming
because we...we...
See like that...
The room behind.
-Alright.
-Yes.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
Okay, a little more profile.
Yes, thank you.
Perfect! That perfect!
Thank you.
C'est magnifique.
Uh, excuse me, Miss Kelly,
please, excuse me.
Perhaps you can try
and go to the fireplace?
And I think it's marvelous.
Yeah, thank you.
Yes, it is!
Wonderful.
Perhaps something else
if you...
Yes, yes! Oh, yes.
Marvelous.
Thank you.
Thank you, very much.
-Do you have the time?
-Oh, about 4:00.
-We don't have much longer,
you know.
-So sorry.
I think the prince is being
very rude.
-Maybe we should go now.
-The delay is unavoidable.
Now we try from profile,
if you can.
Okay?
Oh.
Yes!
Stay like that, yes.
A little longer.
Lovely!
Smile, smile...no.
Yes!
-Okay!
-PRINCE: My apologies
to everyone.
Monsignor, may I present to
you, Mademoiselle Grace Kelly.
I'm very pleased to meet
you, Miss Kelly.
I'm so sorry not to have
been here when you arrived.
But then punctuality is only a
virtue of kings,
and I am only a prince.
-Countess. Pierre. Monsieur.
-Lapiniere, Monsignor.
May I show you the palace
then?
-I'm afraid we've already seen
it.
-And the gardens as well,
I suppose.
-Yes.
-Well that would seem to leave
only my zoo.
-You have a zoo?
Oh yes. May I show you it?
-I hope your photo session
went well.
-Yes, it was fine.
I've never had the pleasure of
seeing your country.
Oh, I'm sure you'd find
America fascinating.
Yes, it's a great gap
in my education.
I imagine most of your work
is in California.
Were you born there?
-No,
I was born in Philadelphia.
-Ah,
the City of Brotherly Love.
Boodi, this is
Miss Grace Kelly,
a very nice American.
Hm?
Give me your hand.
(LAUGHING)
Now you don't have to do this,
but I assure you there's
no danger.
Give her your hand.
(LAUGHING)
Oh, he's wonderful.
(LAUGHING)
(MONKEY SOUNDS)
-They all seem to know you.
-Yes, although their
being here is only temporary.
They'll...
Soon be a part of a new,
public zoo. This is...
Simba.
(LION PURRING)
Mm.
You won't get me to do that.
(CHATTER)
Thank you so much for your
hospitality.
The pleasure was entirely
mine.
-I do hope you will return.
-I would love to.
And that it will be a little
less hectic next time.
How did it go with
Miss Kelly?
I think they got the photos
they wanted.
-And the girl?
-She's attractive.
I did encourage them to
come, you know.
Because she's exactly the
sort of Catholic girl I
should be meeting?
That thought had crossed
my mind.
Ah, you're gonna look
just stunning.
I always said you looked
like a princess.
Now what'd I do with
the other earring?
Ugh, got it.
Hmm, not bad for old
lace curtains.
(LAUGHING)
-You know what this reminds me
of?
-The prince you met?
No. A girl I was really
jealous of in grade school.
She got to be Cinderella.
Think what it means to be a
swan. To glide like a dream
on the smooth surface
of the lake. And never go on
the shore.
On dry land, the swan is
awkward, even ridiculous.
So there you must stay,
out in the lake.
Silent, light, majestic.
Take me in, Albert.
For the champagne,
also the sherry, Peggy.
Where is Forty?
Look,
if we put a table there
with a decanter, then you
won't have to go so far,
Mrs. Obemeir.
And we can...
Perhaps people like coffee
before dinner.
Mother,
who's coming for dinner?
Darling, the Austin's
are coming, and they're
bringing friends.
-Look, hasn't Mrs. Obemeir
done a lovely job?
-Yes, it's beautiful.
Peggy, remind me to tell your
father I want him to bring up
some really good French wine.
I've already done that.
-Aunt Grace, Aunt Grace!
-Salt's there.
-Yes, Meg, what is it?
-Um, this horse has fallen
down from the top of the tree.
-And the hook's fallen out.
So, I need some help.
-Oh, let's see.
Ah, I see our problem.
I think I can fix that.
There you go.
Now, where does he belong?
He belongs up near
the top.
Okay.
Let's just put him right back.
(DOORBELL RINGING)
Okay, how's this?
That's perfect.
(PEOPLE BEING GREETED
IN THE DISTANCE)
-He looks very good there.
-Grace, we've brought a friend
of yours to see you.
This is a surprise.
I had no idea.
I thought it would be nice
to see some of your country.
Meg, this is His Serene
Highness Prince Rainier
of Monaco.
Your Highness, may I present
my niece, Miss Margaret
Kelly Davis.
Pleased to meet you,
Miss. Davis.
-Are you really what she said?
-Yes.
This is the Schuylkill River.
My brother practices his
rowing on it.
I understand he's a champion.
Yes.
I think my father built our
house near here so that he and
Kal could practice every day.
The house is very lovely.
My father designed it.
As a matter of fact,
he helped build part of it.
He started out as a bricklayer
when he was young.
My family started out
as soldiers.
With rather more ambition
than scruples.
For centuries ago,
you gained your land by
fighting for it.
There's still some of that
in me,
and I think in you.
Well, I suppose it depends on
knowing what's worth fighting
for.
Exactly.
You're the last person in the
world I expected to walk
through our door last night.
Well I hope the surprise was
a happy one.
It was. Very.
I love acting.
I love my work.
Sometimes, the attention
and the...
The pressure kind of gets
to me.
You must understand that.
And the responsibility
and the...
Pressure that you must feel.
Well people often get the
wrong idea of what it's like.
It's not quite as simple as
they think.
For example, if I take a
walk through the town...
Then I'm accused of being
idle and not paying attention
to the affairs of the country.
Of course, if I'm not visible,
then I'm distancing myself
from them.
Well I'm sure your
people love you.
And that is one of the
peculiarities of
absolute monarchy.
All the people complain about
everything you do and love
you absolutely.
We have a lot in common.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
Please.
I am here on behalf of the
prince.
And uh, well,
to get right to it,
he is requesting your
daughter's hand in marriage.
Well, it seems to me the one
to ask is my daughter.
Well, the reason I've
approached you first
is that...
You see, I was the one who
encouraged the prince to
make the trip,
knowing how he felt
about your daughter.
But it wouldn't be appropriate
for the prince to propose, and
-be refused.
-You'd like to know what,
uh...
-What I think my daughter's
answer might be?
-Yes,
you might say that.
That's not so easy.
Grace is kind of a mystery
to me at times.
My guess is...
She'd say yes.
But that's all it is,
a guess.
Well, thank you.
-Not too cold?
-No, it's quiet.
I wish there were more time.
I'm sad to be leaving America.
-It's all gone so quickly.
-Hm.
-Much too quickly...
-Grace.
Grace, I've often thought of
what the woman I love would
be like.
I always had a picture of
what she might look like.
I never met her until now.
You have all those qualities
which I've been searching for.
Even to the color of your
eyes.
What I'm trying to say,
oh darling, Grace,
is that... I love you,
-and I want to marry
you, if...
-Yes.
You'll have me.
Oh yes.
(PEOPLE CHEERING
THE NEW YEAR)
-Happy New Year.
-Happy New Year.
But, how do you feel about
getting married?
Like any other girl.
Happy and excited.
Do you plan on having
children?
-Well I certainly hope so.
-Well how many children do you
plan to have?
A lot, I hope.
I love grandchildren.
(LAUGHTER)
Will you be giving up
your career after you marry?
I have a commitment to do
High Society for M.G.M.
After that...
Well Grace and I have not yet
discussed it.
There are many duties and
obligations in Monaco that
will occupy Grace's time, but
we'll see.
My. Kelly, you must be very
proud having your daughter
marrying a prince.
Well, it's not the title
that's important, it's the
man that counts.
-What about the prince?
-You know something?
He grows on you.
(LAUGHTER)
(ALL LAUGHING)
Grace, is it true that you'll
be the most titled woman
in the world?
-Could you tell us your
titles?
-I'm afraid I don't know them
-all yet.
-How many are there?
52.
-Would you like me to name
them all for you?
-Thank you, Your Highness, but
that won't be necessary.
(LAUGHTER)
-I brought you a cup
of hot cocoa.
-Oh, thank you, Mother.
You like him, don't you?
(SIGHS)
Here I am, a bricklayer's
wife,
and my daughter is going
to marry a prince.
(LAUGHS)
Whoo.
How does Daddy feel
about him?
I think your father feels
the same way I do.
It's not the prince that
I'm worried about.
Oh, Mother.
You don't have to worry
about me.
(SIGHS)
Grace.
You've spent the past eight
years totally dedicated
to your career.
I want you to realize what it
is that you may have to
give up
if it turns out that
once you've become the
princess,
you have to give up your
movie career.
Then you must know
that it was your choice.
You must never
blame him.
-Oh, I love you, Mommy.
-Oh, I love you too.
(JOURNALISTS CLAMORING)
Have you spoken with the
Prince since he went back
to Monaco?
We try to phone each other
every day?
What's the first thing you'll
say to him when you see
him?
I have no idea.
I know I'll be very happy
to see him.
(CLAMORING)
Can you make a comment
about the prince's statement
about your career?
He said, "We have an
agreement, no more movies,"
Have a comment about that?
You must have a comment about
your career, ma'am.
(CLAMORING)
I'm sorry,
you'll have to excuse us.
We're all very tired.
(CLAMORING)
One photo! That's right,
lift your head up.
Very good. Hold it,
right there.
Hold it right there. Good.
Move back a little.
Just a little. Thank you.
They aren't giving you
anything, so don't let them
push you around.
Oh, and another thing.
All that...
That protocol stuff.
Don't let that throw you.
You just...
You just be yourself.
Do what you want to do.
Eh? Don't...
I mean, you just be yourself.
You know, Father,
all my life I've wanted you
to be proud of me.
The way you were of Kal
when he won at Henley.
You know,
you're very much like my
sister, Grace, who
you were named after.
She was different from us.
Had a world of her own.
Dreams of the stage.
Things that I didn't know
much about.
But, uh...
Even though we never talk
very much
I became very fond of her.
She was such a sweet
little thing.
Kind of frail, though.
I guess that's why I always
tried to keep an eye on her
to see that she was all right
and nothing bad happened
to her.
But, something did.
She was just a little younger
than you are now when
she died.
I loved her very much.
And I never told her.
Not very good at that sort
of thing, I guess.
But I'd sure hate for my...
My daughter to go way
off in the world
where I couldn't keep an eye
on her and not have her know
that I...
I know you love me.
Oh, I do, Grace, I do.
Very much.
Warm sunlight heralds
a fine day,
and the little port is gaily
dressed in just the
right finery.
The princely flag flutters
elegantly in the Mediterranean
breeze.
The U.S.S. Constitution
sails into view.
What used to be the name
of just another American liner
has come to mean
the ship that brings Grace
Kelly to her Prince Charming.
Thousands have gathered today
to welcome the Hollywood
screen queen,
about to become a real, live
princess
by marrying Rainier of Monaco.
The prince's yacht puts out
to sea.
In a moment,
the distance will be covered.
Then we'll see what
we've been waiting to see,
when the eyes of the world
are trained on the two lovers,
Grace Kelly and
Prince Rainier.
Who saw the prince take the
hand of his bride to be.
It was this, the simple
gesture that everybody wanted
to see.
On the bridge of the white
yacht, the stars of this 20th
century fairytale
return to Monte Carlo.
Miss Grace Kelly is
used to public adoration.
And yet she must be
overwhelmed here today.
She sees the yachts
crowding the harbor,
bearing flags from east and
west, north and south.
An amazing wide world
greeting.
And now, it's on to the
ancestral home of Monaco's
rulers,
perched high and proud on the
crest of the famous old rock.
This palace will be
Miss Kelly's new home.
Tonight, her arrival will be
celebrated in fine and
joyous style.
-Where are we going?
-There's a little chapel in
the hills.
I want you to see it.
I've loved it ever since
I was a boy.
I pray you will not miss
your old life too much.
That Monaco will become
your home.
And that you will grow to love
it as I do.
It's our wedding day.
I'd like to exchange our vows
here tonight. Privately.
You are the most beautiful
bride that I've ever seen.
I'm so glad you're here.
Aye, you think you remember
all those things I told you?
I'm leaving you in good hands,
I know, but oh,
I'm sure gonna miss you.
I'll miss you too.
That's our cue, huh? Ready?
Rainier...
(SPEAKING FULL TITLE)
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(FRENCH)
Oui
Grace Patricia...
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
(FRENCH)
Oui.
(SPEAKING LATIN)
(LATIN)
Amen.