Lullaby of Broadway (1951) - full transcript

[instrumental music]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The rumble of a subway train ♪

♪ The rattle of the taxi ♪

♪ The daffodils who entertain ♪

♪ At Angelo's and Maxie's ♪

♪ When the Broadway baby
says goodnight ♪

♪ It's early in the morning ♪



♪ Manhattan babies
don't sleep tight ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day hey ♪

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The heighdy-hi
and boop-a-doo ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪



♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Ba-baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to the lullaby ♪

♪ Of old Broadway ♪

[instrumental music]

[crowd applauding]

[instrumental music]

♪ It was just
one of those things ♪

♪ Just one of those
crazy flings ♪

♪ One of those bells ♪

♪ That now and then rings ♪

♪ Just one of those things ♪

♪ It was just
one of those nights ♪

♪ Just one of those
fabulous flights ♪

♪ A trip to the moon ♪

♪ On gossamer wings ♪

♪ Just one of those things ♪

♪ If we'd thought a bit ♪

♪ Of the end of it ♪

♪ When we started
painting the town ♪

♪ We'd have been aware
that our love affair ♪

♪ Was too hot
not to cool down ♪

♪ So goodbye dear and amen ♪

♪ Here's hoping
we meet now and then ♪

♪ 'Cause it was great fun ♪

♪ But it was just
one of those things ♪

[music continues]

♪ So goodbye dear and amen ♪

♪ Here's hoping
we meet now and then ♪

♪ 'Cause it was great fun ♪

♪ But it was just one ♪

♪ Of those things ♪

[applause]

Mr. Farnham,
can I have your autograph?

Sure, honey, I never refuse
the few requests I get.

My mom and dad took me to see
your show on Broadway last year.

I think you're the greatest
dancer in the world.

It's you and me
against Fred Astaire.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

May I cut in?

Certainly.

Aren't we supposed to dance?

Oh, I'd love to but, uh,
unfortunately I don't know how.

- You don't know how?
- No.

Then why did you cut in?

Well, uh, I thought
we might sit this one out.

- That I know how.
- I'll teach you to dance.

I'm a very poor pupil.

Follow me. Right foot back.

One...

two...

three...

four.

Both: One...

two...

Oh! Ouch.

Four.

Shall we try it again?

Only this year they're doing it
without the ouch.

- Oh.
- Ah-ha.

Ooh, my poor feet.

I'm afraid you'll never learn.

It's just as well.

I wanted to get a little
better acquainted anyway.

Such a short boat ride.

What? Five days?

I wasted four and a half of them
before I met you.

How do you do?
My name is Tom Farnham.

How do you do?
I'm Melinda Howard.

Well, that's over.

Now, what do you say
we throw caution to the winds?

Please, let's not make up four
and a half days in four seconds.

Okay, I'll wait.

What's another minute or two?

The ship's paper says
that you're paying a quick visit

to New York
after several years' absence.

Oh, really?

Did it also give my age
and say that I don't like men

who operate so fast?

Alright, alright. You win.

After that number I saw you do

I'd say you're in show business.

I am, in a way.

I've been touring the provinces
with a small theatrical company.

- Oh?
- Mm-hm.

Saved a little money
and decided to come to America

and surprise my mother.

They always have a mother.

Gosh, I haven't seen her
in years.

You've probably heard of her,
Jessica Howard?

She's very famous on Broadway.

- On Broadway, now?
- Yeah, oh.

She's starring in a musical.

You'll have to excuse me.

I don't know much
about show business.

Oh, what do you do, Mr. Farnham?

Oh, I spend most of my time

trying to get girls
to call me Tom.

Um, if you'll excuse me

I just remembered
that I have some packing to do.

I'll help you.

Oh, no, thank you, I'll manage.

What's the matter,
don't you trust me?

What's this for?

There's a message
on that for you

from the women of the world.

Goodnight, Mr. Farnham.

Tom: "In God we trust."

Well, it wasn't a total loss.

[instrumental music]

[doorbell buzzing]

Sorry to disturb you,
Diamond Jim

but that's the front door.

Front door, living room,
master bedroom, library.

This is like living
in a pinball machine.

Can't even eat around here.

Why did I ever leave
show business?

- I'll bite, why did you?
- Oh!

- Yes, miss?
- Oh, how do you do?

I'm Miss Howard.

Would you bring in
my luggage please?

- I'll take this one.
- I beg your pardon?

And have mother come downstairs,
but don't say who's here.

I'm sorry, miss, this is
the residence of Adolph Hubbell

and he has no children

that anyone's
been able to trace.

What's he doing
in my mother's house?

Are you sure
you have the right address?

This is 485 Beekman place,
isn't it?

Hasn't been changed.

That's the address on every
letter that mother sends me.

Oh, no.

- You're not Melinda Howard?
- Yes.

But it couldn't be,
you're in England

and you're gonna stay
over there, aren't you?

I'm here.

Follow me.

Where are we going?

You should have written
your mother you were coming.

I just wanted to surprise her.

You'll surprise her alright.

You see, she's rented
the house to Adolph Hubbell.

You know, Hubbell Breweries.

Just while she's on tour.

On tour?

Don't tell me she's out of town.

I believe she's due
in New York in a day or so

for a conference
with the producers.

I'll see if I can
locate her for you.

Oh, but if she isn't here,
where am I going to stay?

I haven't any money.

- No money?
- Unh-unh.

Welcome to the club!

Am I intruding?

Oh, Gloria, this is Miss Howard.

You know, Jessica's daughter?

Uh, Miss Davis, the lucky girl
that's going to marry me.

- Well, how do you do?
- Hello.

Be with you in a minute, Gloria.
This way please.

Here's a charming guest room

if you don't mind staying
in the servants' wing.

Oh, I don't mind at all.

It certainly is nice of you
to go to all this trouble.

This ought to fix you up
temporarily.

And don't worry
about your mother.

I'll see that she gets here.

Why shouldn't she?

Hm? Oh, that's right.

Why shouldn't she?

I've been one of your mother's
most ardent admirers for years.

You see, I, uh, I used to be
in show business... myself.

Oh, really?

Then why are you doing this?

Oh, I don't know, it was
just a mad impulsive desire

to keep from starving.

[instrumental music]

♪ Sure it's only ♪

♪ A shanty ♪

♪ In old shanty town ♪

♪ And the roof is so slanty ♪

♪ It touches the ground ♪

♪ It's a tumble-down shack ♪

♪ By an old railroad track ♪

♪ Like a millionaire's mansion ♪

♪ Keeps calling me back ♪

♪ Sure I'd give up ♪

♪ A palace ♪

♪ If I were a king ♪

♪ It's more than a palace ♪

♪ It's my ♪

♪ Everything ♪

♪ There's a queen ♪

♪ Waiting there ♪

♪ With a silvery crown ♪

♪ In a shanty ♪

♪ In old ♪

♪ Shanty town ♪

[applause]

[indistinct chatter]

- Goodnight, Bob.
- Thank you.

Joe, hit me.

Oh, now, Jessie,
you have another show to do.

You won't be able
to see the customers.

That's all I've got
to look forward to

at the end of a hard, long day.

Not seeing the customers.

- Jessica.
- Hello, Lefty.

Baby, you're singing
better than ever.

You don't have
to lie to me, Lefty.

We're not on
the same bill anymore.

And this isn't exactly
the palace either.

What'll you have?

Give me a Bromo with a chaser.

One olive or two?

Did you mail that check
to the kid yesterday?

Yeah, but I could've
saved you a stamp.

She's here.

Here?

In New York?

You didn't bring her down?

Of course not.
She's at the house.

The house she thinks you own.

You've got to send her back.

How do we do it, with mirrors?

She's come to see you, you know?

It's been a long time.

I draw a blank, I don't know
where to go from here.

There's only one way,
I told her you were on the road.

Tomorrow you come
into town for one day.

You have a big reunion
and you go back on the road.

And where do we hold
this big reunion?

In a telephone booth?

I've arranged that too.

Tomorrow the Hubbell's are
throwing one of their parties.

They've invited half of Broadway
for entertainment.

You come back
and steal the show.

If I can get in.

There's your invitation.

I made out the guest list.

No, Lefty, I couldn't face her.

- I... She'd know, she...
- How's she gonna know?

- Who's gonna tell her?
- Look at me.

Greenwich village Gertie.

It'll be like the old days.

Everybody in town will be there.

Lights, music...

and Jessica Howard.

You'll be a smash.

You really think
I could get away with it?

If Jessica Howard
can't play Jessica Howard

who can?

Alright, Lefty, I'll try.

- 9 o'clock?
- Sure, sure.

- But promise me one thing...
- Not a drop.

Everything's going
to be alright.

Incidentally,
the kid's a knockout...

like her mother.

Hit me again, Joe.

It's homecoming day.

Hi.

Hello.

Do you think it'd be alright
if I go upstairs

and take a look around?

Oh, I don't know about that.

My mother has written
and told me

so much about this place,

I'd like to see it.

Oh, I guess it'll be alright.

Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell
are asleep by now.

- Right up those stairs.
- Thanks.

Oh, listen,
while you're staying here

try to keep away from
Mrs. Hubbell if you can, huh?

Thanks for the tip.

Oh, this house is so wonderful.

Mother must be doing
alright, huh?

Oh, yes, she's really flying.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[screaming]

Oh, I'm so sorry!

I... I thought you were asleep.

Who... who are you?
What are you doing here?

Twisting around
in my living room?

I'm Miss Howard.

Miss Howard,
this means something?

Oh, I hope I didn't disturb you

but I just wanted to sort of

have a look around the house.

Isn't that a beautiful painting?

"Painting?"
Madam, this is not a museum!

People don't come in
off the streets!

Don't do that.
It's liable to leave a ring.

Do you realize how much
a table like this costs?

Uh-huh, you... you are
in the furniture business now?

Well, I don't think
that you should take advantage

of the fact
that my mother's out of town

and abuse her furnishings.

I abuse what I want!

Please, Mr. Hubbell, don't spill
any more beer on the rug!

'How would you like it
if this were your house?'

Adolph: Right now
I wouldn't like it.

What is this?

Better I get the police.

Something wrong, Mr. Hubbell?

Yes, this girl,
she comes in my house

she dances around in circles.

She won't let me
drip beer on my own rug.

I sneak down to get away
from Mrs. Hubbell

and what do I get?
Another Mrs. Hubbell!

Leave everything to me.

Come with me. I have good news
for you about your mother.

- Oh, you do?
- Wait for me downstairs.

I'll explain everything
to Mr. Hubbell.

What's going on in my own house?

Who is she?

Mr. Hubbell,
do you remember many years ago

you backed a Broadway show,
"Pretty Lady?"

Of course.

Remember the star?

Yeah, J... Jessica Howard.
How could I forget?

A wonderful woman.

Too bad what happened to her.

This girl is
Jessica Howard's daughter.

What?

She doesn't know
about her mother.

And we want to keep it from her.

Will you help us?

Anything.

Anything I can do.

Thank you, sir.

Sorry, I keep thinking
it's my house.

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

[applauding]

Ladies and gentlemen.

The dancing will be interrupted
for a few minutes

while two great artists,
who are taking a vacation

from the theater entertain you.

[applause]

[instrumental music]

♪ You're my steady diet ♪

♪ Why should I deny it? ♪

♪ You're a dish
for me to wish for ♪

♪ Evermore ♪

♪ I can see your viewpoint ♪

♪ And it's not a new point ♪

♪ I disarm girls with a charm ♪

♪ Girls can't ignore ♪

♪ What is there about me ♪

♪ That women can't resist? ♪

Hm...

Ezio.

Hah?

♪ You have so many qualities ♪

♪ I had to make a list ♪

♪ I'm list-ening ♪

♪ You're dependable ♪

♪ I'd be insane to maintain
that you've spoken in vain ♪

♪ Every time we have a date ♪

♪ I can be sure
that you'll be late ♪

♪ You're dependable ♪

♪ Give me a chance to explain ♪

♪ In your own sweet way ♪

I'm not well, not well at all

I thought you knew that.

♪ You're agreeable ♪

♪ I'm just a devil-may-care
who has more than his share ♪

♪ You don't fuss
and you don't fight ♪

♪ If I admit
you're in the right ♪

♪ You're agreeable ♪

♪ I always try to be fair ♪

♪ In your own sweet way ♪

You've got to admit
it takes courage

to stick up for your rights
when you're wrong.

♪ You're forceful ♪

♪ You're resourceful ♪

♪ You're all
that a man should be ♪

♪ The last time
that you looked for work ♪

♪ You found a job for me ♪

♪ With time and a half ♪
♪ You're unbelievable ♪

♪ I'd be a fool to object
when I know you're correct ♪

♪ Though I love you
more each day ♪

♪ I don't believe
a word you say ♪

♪ But still
you're recommendable ♪

♪ Because you're so dependable ♪

♪ I can always depend on you
to depend on me ♪

[laughter]

♪ You're Perusable ♪

Oh, honey child,
do you all mean

that when you look into
my great, big beautiful eyes,

that you can read me
like a book?

Is that what you all mean
by Perusable?

Not quite, this is what
I mean by Perusable.

♪ When you nag me like you do ♪

♪ I wish that you were in Peru ♪

♪ You're Perusable ♪

It doesn't mean that!

♪ But you're still okay ♪

Hm, when a girl
has you for a friend

she doesn't need an enemy.

♪ You're available ♪

Make your reservations early,
avoid the rush!

♪ You'd appeal to every male ♪

♪ If you would
only wear a veil ♪

♪ You're available ♪

Oh, stop explaining it already.

♪ But you're still okay ♪

If you flatter me once more,

I'll slug ya.

- You're angry.
- Well...

- Don't be angry.
- Oh, Lefty.

You know I really think
you're fine.

And I proved it too.

Why, once I even broke
an arm for you.

♪ Why did it have to be mine? ♪

♪ An honest mistake ♪

♪ You're unforgettable ♪

♪ I got a powerful hunch
I should go out to lunch ♪

♪ Like my first
collegiate dance ♪

♪ Wearing my brother's
formal pants ♪

♪ It's lucky
they were fittable ♪

♪ I found out
they were splittable ♪

♪ You mean the cloth
was tearable ♪

♪ My shame
was quite unbearable ♪

♪ The whole thing
sounds unfeasible ♪

♪ I found it very breezable ♪

♪ Still it's undeniable ♪

♪ That you and I are reliable ♪

♪ I can always rely on you
to depend on me ♪

[applause]

Oh, I'm really enjoying
myself, Mr. Hubbell.

Pretty soon
your mother gets here.

And even better
you will enjoy it.

Ah.

Lefty.
Lefty, you were wonderful.

So, why am I passing this tray?

[chuckles]

Oh, it's nice that you asked
so many show people.

You invite actors,
free entertainment you get.

Confidentially, Ferndel,
the producer, bring them.

So I put money in his show.

This way I throw
two stones at one bird.

[chuckling]

There's Ferndel now.

Ladies and gentlemen

your attention, please.

Here he is, my boy Tom Farnham

with the number that's going to
be the big hit of my new show.

Come on out here, Tom.

Get going.

[applauding]

Tom: Thank you.

Thank you.

Unaccustomed as I am
to public auditions

I'm always glad to raise
a buck for my producer.

Let's go, Paige.

What's he gonna do?

Like a dream he dances.

Come up here.

♪ Dear when you smiled at me ♪

♪ I heard a melody ♪

♪ It haunted me
from the start ♪

♪ Something inside of me ♪

♪ Started a symphony ♪

♪ Zing went the strings
of my heart ♪

♪ It was like
a breath of spring ♪

♪ I heard a robin sing ♪

♪ About a nest set apart ♪

♪ All nature seemed to be ♪

♪ In perfect harmony ♪

♪ Zing zing
went the strings of my heart ♪

♪ Your eyes made skies
seem blue again ♪

♪ What else could I do again? ♪

♪ But keep repeating
through again ♪

♪ I love you love you ♪

♪ I still recall the thrill ♪

♪ I guess I always will ♪

♪ I hoped we'll never depart ♪

[scatting]

♪ Dear with your lips to mine ♪

♪ A rhapsody divine ♪

♪ Zing went the strings
of my heart ♪

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

- Oh!
- Whoa!

♪ Dear with your lips to mine ♪

♪ A rhapsody divine ♪

♪ Zing ♪
♪ Doobida doobida-da-zing ♪

♪ Zing went the strings ♪

[crowd gasping]

♪ Of my heart ♪

[scatting]

You wouldn't believe this,
but I gave him his first lesson.

Lefty.

Why her mother don't get here?

I don't know.

You better keep her occupied

until I find out
what's happened.

Alright, I go introduce her
to Mrs. Hubbell.

No, no.
You better stay away from her.

What will your wife think?

You taking a blonde

and giving her a room
in your home?

You mean, you... you think
she will think that I...

Thank you,
that's the nicest thing

anyone has said to me
in 15 years.

Oh, thank you.

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, Miss Howard,
I have some money for you.

Here's a nickel.
You owe me four insults.

You, uh, picked up dancing

pretty quickly for a beginner,
didn't you?

Oh, I'm ready
for more lessons anytime.

[chuckles]

What are you doing here anyway?

I never thought
I'd see you again.

It's a small,
uncomfortable world, isn't it?

I can see I've got
a lot of explaining to do.

That was my shipboard treatment
you got the other day.

On land,
I'm really not a bad guy.

Tell me, how are you underwater?

Ouch! Look.

Would you give me
a little time to redeem myself?

Anna: Oh, Tom.

Right now I've got
to butter up Hubbell's wife.

But I'll be back with you
in two seconds.

Oh, you can take
longer than that.

Here, Tom,
I think you earned this.

Thank you, Mrs. Hubbell.

Uh, did you like
my little number?

Oh, I think it'll be wonderful

in a show my husband
doesn't have to back.

Oh-ho, he hasn't done too badly
in show business.

He's lost everything,
but his accent.

Well, now,
if you'll excuse me, I...

Uh, better wait.

I may call on you to rescue
my husband from Ferndel.

No, no, no, no,
not even a nickel does my wife

let me put
in another Broadway show.

But Adolph

I counted on you for 50,000.

I'm already in rehearsal.

[chuckles] In rehearsal already.

And who picked the chorus girls?
You.

Who stages the numbers? You.

Who picks the music? You.

And who pays the bills? Me.

But this
is a modern Broadway show.

I'd like to have you help

but your taste
in music and girls

is a little old-fashioned.

So my money's old-fashioned too.

It won't go out of the house.

Remember us, Mr. Ferndel?

- Davis and Mack?
- Oh, sure, sure.

We're just working here
as maid-butler for laughs.

Not to mention food,
lodging and clothing.

Oh-oh, but the theater's
our first love.

You give us a spot
in your new show

and I'll turn in my dickey.

There isn't gonna be
any new show.

My angel just flew the coop.

Freeloader.

[instrumental music]

- Fine, Tom. Very, very good.
- Thank you.

How much did you
go for this time?

Not a cent.

I kept my promise to you. Sure.

Anna, I wonder, do you mind
if I ask something to you?

- What?
- You know the music.

The excitement,
I'm getting too old for it.

Every bone in my head aches.

Always too old.

Always something aches.

I just thought
if I could go upstairs

slip away
without anyone noticing.

That's just to get out
of dancing with me.

Anna..

Alright, go upstairs
to your hot water bottle

but I stay.

Uh, but, Mr. Hubbell,
how can you sneak away?

There's a dozen people
around here

who want something from you.

I... I man... manage it.
Don't worry.

You sure you won't mind
staying downstairs

a little longer
and carrying on for me, Anna?

Not a bit.

I'll dance with Tom.
Won't I, Tom?

Well, I... I... I'd be glad to,
Mrs. Hubbell, but...

Thank you. It helps me out.
I won't forget it.

Goodnight, Anna.

If anybody asks for me

tell them I'm enjoying
poor health.

Well, shall we give it
a tussle?

[instrumental music]

Uh, uh, Mr. Hubbell, excuse me.

Has my mother arrived yet?

Don't worry, she will come.

Everything I have taken care of.

- Ah.
- Mm-hm.

What are, what are you
doing here all alone?

Oh, I'm, I'm trying
to avoid a dancing lesson.

What's the matter?

You don't like the teacher?

Well, I haven't made up
my mind yet.

A pity I am too old

or I would dance with you.

- You would?
- Mm-hm.

Oh, well,
you know the old saying.

"The young in heart
never grow old."

Is that so?

And I think you're one
of the young in heart.

Thank you.

May I have this dance, please?

- Me?
- Oh, this is a nice waltz.

Alright, but too much
you shouldn't expect.

My heart is young,
but my feet are ready to retire.

[both chuckling]

- Shall we, then?
- Right now?

Uh, would you rather wait
for the next one?

Oh, no, no, no. By that time,
even older I will be.

[instrumental music]

Come on, you can do it.
It's easy.

See? You dance beautifully.

[chuckles]
Thank you.

Whoop. Ha-ha-ha!

I'm afraid I'm not
as lightheaded as I used to be.

Oh..

Look, there's Adolph.

[music continues]

And he told me
that he had a headache.

Getting a little tired?

No, it's a little crowded.

Let's get closer
to where the crowd ain't.

Who is that girl?

Look, I'm gonna stop dancing.

One Hubbell
creating a spectacle is enough.

Perhaps, I should cut in.
Before he knocks himself out.

- Yes, go on.
- Excuse me.

[music continues]

Why, Tom. What a surprise!

For years I haven't seen you.

You know, Miss, uh, uh...

- Howard. Melinda Howard.
- Miss Howard.

- How do you do, Miss Howard?
- How do you do?

Excuse me, I see somebody
makes motions to me.

Pardon me.

- May I?
- I'm charmed.

[music continues]

Who is that girl,
and why did you come back here

to dance with her?

You know...

As I was going out, I...

I... I bumped into George...

George Gubbins. Yes.

You... you often hear me
speak of him.

Never.

And what has that
got to do with it?

Uh, this his daughter,
you know? Poor child.

Men don't seem to like her.

He asked me to talk to her
about it.

Men seem to like her now.

Yes, I... I... I talked to her.

[sighs] Shee...

[telephone ringing]

Three O'Clock Club.

Oh, hello, Lefty.

Who?

Jessie? No.

No, they poured her out of here
around 2 o'clock this morning.

What's happened to her?

The usual. Screaming meemies.

She was breakin' up the joint.

I'll come down right away.

But she's not here.
They took her away.

Same place.

It's tough.

[instrumental music]

Lefty, any news from her mother?

She's not going to make it.

Why? What happened?

She's drinking again.

They've taken her to a hospital.

I better get down
and see if she's alright.

Go, go, I pay all the bills. Go.

Thank you, boss.

Mr. Hubbell,
what time is it, please?

The time. Who cares what time?

But mother was supposed
to be here at 9 o'clock and I...

Why doesn't everybody have fun?

Tom, sing another song.

Give the party
a shot in the head.

Please, no more solos.

I'm tied up for the evening.

- D... do, do something together.
- What?

- Even better it will be.
- Oh, Mr. Hubbell...

What do you say, teacher?

Oh, look,
I'll just be in your way.

And I'll be in your way,
we'll have a wonderful time

falling all over each other.

Come on, you start it.

[applauding]

Paige, will you play, "You're
Getting To Be A Habit With Me?"

- Okay.
- Gather 'round, folks.

Have a little surprise for you.

Now, you're gonna get
some real entertainment.

[piano music]

♪ Every kiss ♪

♪ Every hug ♪

♪ Seems to act
just like a drug ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

♪ Let me stay in your arms ♪

♪ I'm addicted to your charms ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

♪ I used to think your love ♪

♪ Was something
that I could take ♪

♪ Or leave alone ♪

♪ But now I couldn't do
without my supply ♪

♪ I need you for my very own ♪

♪ Oh I can't break away ♪

♪ I must have you every day ♪

♪ As regularly as coffee ♪

♪ Or tea ♪

♪ You've got me
in your clutches ♪

♪ And I can't get free ♪

♪ You're getting
to be a habit with me ♪

♪ You can't shake me ♪

♪ You're getting to be a habit ♪

♪ With me ♪

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[applause]

[clock chiming]

Melinda, still up?

What are you doing here?

Everybody goes home an hour ago.

Oh, Mr. Hubbell, I'm worried.

Your mother?

Do you think
something happened to the train?

I promise you,
to the train nothing happened.

Now, please, go to bed.

Lefty, where have you been?

Have you heard anything?

I just talked to your mother
on the phone.

Oh, you did? Where is she?

I don't know
how to break this to you

but she's not
coming home right away.

She's not coming home?

- Why not?
- Well, you know how it is.

The show's a hit and if they
had to take her out of it

it'd kill the business.

She's a star, you know.

But did you tell her
that I was here?

Of course not. You wanted
to surprise her, didn't you?

- Oh, that's right.
- Easy it is to understand.

Maybe you go back to England.

When her, when her show finishes

she will come to see you, no?

I'll pack your bags
in the morning.

Lefty, I'm not going.

I'm gonna stay right here
and wait for her.

Even if it takes months.

Months?
You know how long is months?

Oh, I know I was foolish
coming so unexpectedly

but now that I'm here,
I can't go until I see her.

M... months? M... maybe...

Maybe better you should go
to a, to a hotel and wait.

Oh, Mr. Hubbell,
if you don't mind

I'd much rather stay here.

You have so many empty rooms in
the house and everything that...

Uh, wouldn't it be kind
of foolish if I went to a hotel?

Mm-hm. Foolish, foolish...

So foolish, I don't know why
you even brought it up, foolish.

- Thank you, Mr. Hubbell.
- Yeah.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

Anna: Adolph, who's downstairs?

No, no, no, no.
Nobody is downstairs.

N... nobody.

Months.

[groans] Shee!

Just look at these
grocery bills.

And most of them are for food
for the servants.

They... they have to eat.

That butler and maid you hired

eat enough for three people.

No, it's only two.

Two actors eat the same
as three people.

Besides, they're out
of the house most of the time.

They... they're trying
to go back to the theater.

Well, I hope they get back soon.

Anyway, the bills
have got to come down

or they go out. Tell 'em.

- You rang?
- You heard?

[door slams]

We can't cut down, Mr. Hubbell.

You wouldn't want us
to deprive Melinda of anything.

Oh, no, no, no.
But... but what can we do?

Well, we could cut down
on your dinners.

Alright, if I get hungry

I'll come down and eat with you.

Maybe I have been spending
too much money on food

but it's just to keep
Melinda's spirits up.

She's in pretty bad shape.

Came all the way
to this country.

Her mother won't see her.

She's broke.

Had to pawn her coat today.

We have to take care of that.

And she cries all the time

when nobody's looking.

It's terrible. Terrible.

Mr. Hubbell

you've got a chance
to do something wonderful.

Cheer her up.
Take her to dinner.

To a show.

It'll bring the sunshine
to her lips...

and the rosebuds
to her cheeks.

Gee, I should be
on the dramatic stage

instead of vaudeville.

B... b... but h... how can I
take her out? I'm married.

Can you think
of a better reason?

No, I couldn't. My wife. No.

Ferndel was right.

What do you know about Ferndel?

I heard what he told you
at the party.

That you're too old-fashioned.

You've no eye
for beautiful women.

He shouldn't judge me
by my wife.

But what would he think if he
saw you with Melinda tonight

alone, having dinner?

Wouldn't you feel young again?

I wouldn't be
old-fashioned then, huh?

Why, you may have
found the leading lady

for his new show
right under his nose.

Already I feel younger. All...

But Melinda, y... you think

she would come
to dinner with me?

Why, of course, she knows
you're only trying to help her.

She's worried and alone.

Why, you'd be doing her
a good turn.

Tonight I'll do my good deed.

Wasn't it nice of Mr. Hubbell
to ask me to dinner?

You remember one thing, dearie,
don't let him get any ideas.

What?
Why, he's like a father to me.

Take it from a girl
who's been out

with a lot of fathers
in her time.

Lead with your left.

Here you are, sir.

Every night he has to go
to his club for pinochle.

No, but tonight
I got the feeling

I'm going to hold
the best hand in years.

- Goodnight, darling.
- Goodnight.

Don't wait up for me.
The game may go on for hours.

- Goodnight, Mr. Hubbell.
- Goodnight.

[instrumental music]

[whistling]

Oh, good evening, Mr. Hubbell.

Good evening, Mr. Mack.

I... is she ready?

- All ready, Mr. Hubbell?
- Come on, then.

We go stepping.

Oh, forgot my hat.

Already I feel 20 years younger.

Anna: Adolph?

I feel 20 years older.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were
gonna play pinochle.

- I... I...
- Uh...

Mr. Hubbell dropped in to, uh...

to give us a lecture
on our extravagance.

And he had a perfect right
to mention it to us.

Our food bill
has been much too high.

- Much-much high.
- We'll cut down some place.

I didn't think Mr. Hubbell
was gonna speak to you about it.

That's the reason
I came downstairs.

Thank you, darling.
Run along and have a good game.

I... I will. I will.
Don't wait up for me.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

[door closes]

[rattling]

What's the matter
with that door?

- It was stuck.
- Oh.

Didn't I hear
Mrs. Hubbell down here?

- Big as life.
- Oh, is she coming with us?

No, h... headache she has.
Too bad.

[chuckles] Come.

Well, have fun.

Don't worry.

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

Sidney, the theater's dying.

Today, the angels aren't happy
just to lose their money,

they wanna produce
their flops too.

All of which means
Hubbell didn't stand still, huh?

He wanted to help
with the casting.

And the old boy
doesn't know a pretty girl

from a Guernsey cow.

Hey, don't look now,
but he just walked in

with the pride of the dairy.

[music continues]

Two, Mr. Hubbell?

You said it, kiddo.

Yes, sir.

[humming]

That girl was at his party.

She's a pretty good performer.

- Or she runs a little hat shop.
- Oh, you don't think that...

Why don't you offer her
a part in your show

and see how quickly
he pulls out his checkbook?

A drink before dinner?

Oh, not for me, thank you.

Uh, how about you, Mr. Hubbell?

Your usual beer?

Beer?
Where you been living, bub?

In a cave?

[indistinct chatter]

A double zombie.

- For you?
- What's the matter?

You want to see
my driver's license?

I tell your fortune. What...

Good evening, Adolph.

Hello, kid.

How is tricks, huh?

Uh, haven't I seen your
charming companion somewhere?

Mm-hm, at the party
the other night, Mr. Ferndel.

Mm-hm. She is my discovery.

I pick pretty good
for an old-fashioned Joe, huh?

My compliments.

She also has a good voice.

- Oh, thank you.
- Naturally.

So I am putting her into a show.

Mr. Hubbell, you didn't tell me!

He's full of surprises tonight.

To Adolph Hubbell,
the star-maker.

Are you trying to run me
off the street, Adolph?

Why can't we get together
on my new show?

I'm sure we can find something
very interesting in it

for this young lady.

Oh, well...

Everyone seems to have
my future pretty well settled.

I don't know.

We see about backing
your show maybe.

How much I write in my checkbook

depends on how much
I got to say.

Mr. Hubbell,
you are producing the show.

Hm-mm.

I'll give you
the check tomorrow.

All made out and ready
for you to sign, Adolph.

There...

Now, Tom Farnham
is going to be at my office

at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon
to run through some numbers.

It'd be a good time
for us all to get together.

Don't blow on it.

After that zombie,
you might scorch it.

I can pick them, huh?

- So can I.
- Huh?

Well, see you tomorrow,
Miss Howard.

- Fine.
- Good evening.

Good evening.

I remember, your mother
once sung a great song.

"Lullaby of Broadway."

Oh, that was her favorite.

I revive it and let you sing it.

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

- I got another idea.
- What?

Tonight I am full of them.

We call the show,
"Lullaby of Broadway."

- Ha!
- Hah-la!

May I have your order, madam?

Oh, I'm so excited, I think I'll
just have crackers and milk.

And for dessert,
she has shrimp cocktail,

steak, potatoes, and coffee.

- Man 1: And you?
- Another double zombie.

Yes, sir.

[thudding]

[laughs]
Oh!

They're very nice, but $1,500?

That is our
established price, sir.

Then how come the model
I see in the window...

This-this one, you see.

Please, please come down,
Mr. Hubbell.

No, you are the one
who should come down.

The price here
is only 1,400. Here.

Oh. Oh, Mr. Hubbell,
are you alright?

Would you like some water?

Water? A double zombie.

That's a nice jacket
you're modeling.

You got nothing better to do

than peek in store windows,
what?

I'm sure it'll look
much nicer on your wife.

I'll take it.

- This one in the window.
- Yes, sir.

I'll have it gift-wrapped.

I'll come and put the card in it

and take it with me.

Dummkopf, it isn't for my wife!

Don't mind me. I still read
"The Bobbsey Twins."

It's for a girl
who's very lonely in New York.

I want her to know
she has a friend.

No better way to win friends
and influence girls.

Of course,
you keep it under your hat.

I wouldn't want it to drip out.

My lips are sealed.

And now, if you have to be
at Ferndel's office by 2:30,

please don't let me detour you.

Nah.

[piano music]

Hello, doll.

Who's inside?
Somebody trying out?

Mr. Hubbell has
a little surprise for you.

- For me?
- Take a look.

[music continues]

[music continues]

Surprise!

Yes, surprise.

But the sock
is on the other shoe.

What's all this about?

I'm giving her a part

in "Lullaby of Broadway."

- Oh, that's great!
- Oh, that's wonderful.

Only a handful of rehearsals
she has and she sings.

"Somebody Loves Me"
like nobody in the world.

I'd like to hear it.
Come on, let's do it together.

- Alright.
- Fine. Come.

You think you can
handle this, buddy?

Oh, I think I can.

[piano music]

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wonder who ♪

♪ I wonder who he can be ♪

It's me. It's me. It's me.

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wish I knew ♪

♪ Who can he be worries me ♪

Your worries are over.

♪ For every girl who passes me ♪

♪ I shout hey ♪

♪ Maybe ♪

♪ You were meant
to be my lovin' baby ♪

♪ Be my lovin' baby ♪

♪ Somebody loves me ♪

♪ I wonder who ♪

♪ Maybe it's ♪

♪ Baby it's ♪

♪ Maybe baby
that somebody is you ♪

Nah, nah, nah. That's enough.

We work
pretty good together, huh?

Yes. She makes you look good.

Come on, Ferndel,
I think I run along.

- Goodbye, Mr. Hubbell.
- So long, Mr. Hubbell.

- Bye, Mr. Ferndel.
- Keep working.

Maybe she teaches you something.

[laughs]

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Well, thanks again
for everything, Adolph.

I told you I could pick them.

You certainly can.

Only one mistake I made in
my life and I married it.

[sighs]
Shee.

[laughs]

What a small, wonderful world.

Here we are in a show together.

Oh, I can hardly believe it.

- Here.
- Thank you.

Did you really like
the way I did the number?

Well, honey, in the first part
you were great.

Oh, good.

But, uh...

I think we can improve
on that kiss.

Care to run through it
for half an hour or so?

Thank you very much, but I

wouldn't think
of imposing on you, Mr. Farnham.

Oh, that's alright.
I don't mind a bit.

Now, relax.
Approach it like a loser.

If you're going to fight it

you'll have a long
downhill struggle.

Mr. Farnham.

I may have been in Europe

but I'm sure that kissing
is the same the world over.

You'll have to sell me.
And stop calling me Mr. Farnham.

The name's Tom.

Here we go.

Close your eyes.

Pucker up.

Little more.

[instrumental music]

What'd you say your name was?

[door closes]

Hi, what are you two doin' up?

- Something wrong?
- It's Gloria.

She's about to tear down
something that's big

and fine and noble.

It's Mr. Hubbell.

I think bright eyes here
thought of something

that's gotten
a little out of hand.

But how? Mr. Hubbell's
been wonderful to me.

Why, he gave me
a part in the show and,

and he's been devoting
so much time to me.

Why?

Well, I guess
he thinks I have talent.

If he doesn't, then it's just
out of friendship.

Come here.

You don't spend money
like this on a friend.

It was left here this afternoon.

I opened it thinking
it was groceries.

Oh!

I've never seen anything
so beautiful.

Oh, Melinda!
You're such a babe in the woods.

"To keep your little shoulders
warm when I take you to the

Beaux Arts Benefit at the
Broadway Theater, Adolph."

Oh, isn't that sweet of him?

Yes.

Imagine him worrying
about your little shoulders.

[Gloria chuckles]

Oh, now, wait a minute.

Gloria, you don't really think
that Mr. Hubbell and I...

At his age?

Well, that's the most ridiculous
thing I've ever heard.

I don't know about that.

Lots of times
there's snow on the roof

and fire in the cellar.

So what?

If it gets too hot, you can
always turn the damper down.

Oh, you couldn't believe
that of Mr. Hubbell.

I've been around, honey.

As long as
they've got a pulse beat

they're in there pitchin'.

I'm ashamed of you.
I'm ashamed of both of you.

Of course, he shouldn't have
sent this expensive coat

and I'm returning it.

But as far as you thinking
what you've thought...

Don't link me
with Gloria on this.

Mentally,
we're perfect strangers.

Well, I'm gonna show you
how wonderful Mr. Hubbell is.

He's going to get
Mr. Ferndel to give you

both a spot in the show.

As for that coat...

I'll call the furriers myself
and have them take it back.

[sighs]

[door slams]

[engine revving]

You got a mink coat
to return to Thayler's?

Shh! Not so loud.
Just a minute.

Anna: Come here, Mr. Mack,
and see what I've got.

And I thought Mr. Hubbell
forgot my birthday.

Just look how small he got it.

He thinks I'm still
as thin as I used to be.

He's so sweet.

Every time he sees you he thinks

of a young and beautiful girl.

Oh, thank you, Mr. Mack.

You think it's becoming?

You look charming, Mrs. Hubbell.

Thank you, Mr. Mack.

Ooh, a note.

Thank you.

All in a day's work.

Oh, just listen to this.

Tonight Mr. Hubbell's taking me
to the Beaux Arts Benefit.

Oh! My best evening
gown's at the cleaners.

You'll have to go and get it.

But I've got something
to tell Mr. Hubbell.

You can tell him later.

Go to the cleaners
before they close.

I need that dress.

Wait a minute, buddy. I'm in a
hurry. Where's that mink?

I couldn't get it back in
the box with what was in it.

[Adolph humming]

- What are you got up for?
- Thank you, darling.

It's a little small, but your
heart was in the right place.

The jacket! Heh.

Whe... where you,
where you get it? H... how?

I'm sorry to spoil your surprise

but I found it
on the table downstairs.

- Down... downstairs?
- Uh-huh.

How... how far downstairs?

Downstairs.

You did buy it for me,
didn't you?

Mm-hmm, no...
I-I mean, yes. Yes. Shee!

Oh, and I love the note
you pinned on it.

Wha... what note?

Inviting me to
the Broadway Theater tonight.

You did invite me, didn't you?

No... Y... yes. Yes! Shee!

What's the matter with you?
Don't you want to take me?

No, I... Sure I,
wh... why shouldn't I-

Why shouldn't I want to,
my darling?

I just forget to buy
you the corsage, you know.

Oh, thank you, darling.

You've been thoughtful
enough as it is.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

Tonight everything
happened so quick.

Your wife,
she was like a retriever

the way she went after that fur.

I left it for one second
on the hall table

and the next second,
she's rooting it out of the box.

Worse yet, Melinda wait for me

at the Broadway Theater
to take her to the benefit.

You have to go down
and tell her I don't show up.

Say I am sick.
And it is no lie.

But it's our night off.
Gloria and me are going bowling.

It won't take a minute to stop.

Just so everything in the end
straighten itself out.

But the coat. How do I get the
mink coat back from my wife?

[instrumental music]

No. It would ruin the coat.

Mink coat. Mink coat. Shee.

- Oh, there she is.
- Hi, Melinda.

Ah, what are you two doin' here?
Thought you were goin' bowling.

We are but we've got
a message for you.

- Ah.
- Mr. Hubbell can't meet you.

He's sick.

Sick? Oh, that's too bad.

But we're making it up to you.

We're gonna take you
along with us.

- Well, hello, everybody.
- Hi, Tom.

Is this a private conversation,
or can anybody get in?

Barge right in, fella.
We're all going bowling.

- Wanna make it a foursome?
- Thanks very much, Lefty.

But I'm on the bill tonight.

Aren't you a little
overdressed for bowling?

Well, I was supposed to go
to the theater with Mr. Hubbell

and Gloria just told me that
he's sick and he can't come.

Hubbell?

I guess he wanted me
to see your act.

Oh, well, you can still see it.

- I'll take you backstage.
- Oh, good.

- Do you mind?
- Not a bit.

You can come too, Gloria.

Oh, swell!

No, you don't.

Alright, Lefty. I understand.

Well, why didn't you let me go?

What? Are you crazy
or something?

Who's gonna set up my pins?

- Come on.
- Oh!

[instrumental music]

Ladies and gentlemen,

recently on my trip abroad

I visited a very famous toymaker

in the beautiful Italian city

of Florence.

I discovered he had perfected
life-sized mechanical

dancing figures of which
these toys are replicas.

I induced him to bring
his dancing dolls to America.

So tonight, for the first time
in this country

the De Mattiazzi's present
their dancing mechanical dolls.

[instrumental music]

[applause]

[cranking]

[bell rings]

Music, maestro, please.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[audience laughing]

[audience laughing]

[music continues]

[audience laughing]

What are you looking at?

There's Mr. Hubbell.

Well, he certainly made
a quick recovery, didn't he?

[music continues]

- Tom.
- Hm?

Tom, look. Isn't that sweet?

Isn't what sweet?

Mr. Hubbell gave the mink jacket
to his wife.

Isn't it customary for a husband
to give his wife furs?

Well, certainly,
but in this case

he didn't originally
buy it for her.

I'll say he didn't.

Looks a little small,
doesn't it?

I guess, he forgot
we don't wear the same size.

"We?"

What is this? A sister act?

- You're on next, Tom.
- Right, Eddie.

You're going on with me,
we're doing

"I Love The Way
You Say Goodnight.”

We've rehearsed it enough.
Now we can show it to the boss.

- Are you serious?
- Of course.

Can't dance in this.

Oh, with or without the kiss?

I don't know.

Your big romance is out front.

[scoffs]
Silly.

[instrumental music]

[audience applauding]

And now, ladies and gentlemen,
a surprise.

From the forthcoming show,
"Lullaby of Broadway"

a preview of one
of the new numbers.

I hope you like it.

Music, professor.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

♪ I love the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪

♪ The way you always whisper
honey nighty night ♪

♪ I kinda like
the way you mumble ♪

♪ When you fumble for the key ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ More time for kissin' me ♪

♪ I love the way ♪
♪ I love the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪
♪ You say ♪

♪ The extraordinary way
you say goodnight ♪

♪ I kinda like
the way you linger ♪

♪ With your finger on the bell ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ More kisses
and they're swell ♪

♪ When you say ♪

♪ I gotta get home by 12:00 ♪

♪ I always say ♪

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ But you can take ♪

♪ Longer to say goodnight ♪

♪ Than any three others I know ♪

♪ I love the way ♪
♪ I kinda like the way ♪

♪ You say goodnight ♪
♪ Your super-duper special way ♪

♪ The way you have me
flyin' higher than a kite ♪

♪ I kinda like to snuggle ♪

♪ While you juggle
with your comb ♪

♪ Mmm mmm mmm ♪

♪ It looks as though
we're never goin' home ♪

[whistling]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[audience applauding]

Put it there, partner.
I think we're in.

- Melinda.
- Yeah?

I wanna get something straight.

Did he buy
that mink coat for you?

He wanted to, but naturally
I gave it back to him.

He's been nice enough already,
hasn't he?

Have you been seeing him?

Of course,
we're very good friends.

You've been going out with him?

Naturally. Why do you ask?

How much comes
naturally with you?

I better take you home.

[instrumental music]

You live here?

Yes.

But this is Hubbell's house.

- Well, naturally.
- Will you stop using that word?

Mr. Hubbell was nice enough
to let me stay here.

That's awfully white of him.

Well, it's better than paying
for a hotel room.

What?

Gee, it's a shame we had
to leave so early tonight.

We could have all
gone out together.

That would have been cozy.

He happened to be with his wife.

[chuckles]
What difference does that make?

It wouldn't have bothered you?

Of course not.

It would have given me
a chance to tell her

how wonderful
Mr. Hubbell's been to me.

You mean...
you would have told her?

Well, why not?

Oh, look, Melinda,
I've got to go home

while I still know where I live.

Hey, aren't you
gonna kiss me goodnight?

Does everybody?

[engine rumbling]

Did you have a good time?

I should have slapped his face.

You had a good time.

She'll be right along.

Confidentially, how is she?

She'll be alright
as long as she stays this way.

So long, Snow White.

Don't think
it hasn't been charming.

Don't play another
return engagement, dearie.

I'm gonna take you
right to the house, Jessica.

What for?

We've held the curtain
long enough for you.

Now it's time for you
to make an appearance.

In this condition?
Not a chance, big boy.

I want her to remember me
the way I looked

the last time she saw me.

I was young and pretty.

- I was Broadway's darling.
- Jessica, listen, honey...

I was a headliner, a star next
to closing, my name in lights.

Nothing was too good
for Jessica Howard.

Now nothing's too bad.

Old, ugly, has-been, once-was.

A voice that even the drunks
won't listen to.

Jessica Howard, the beer singer
of Washington Square.

Why go back to the club
for a while?

Just take it easy.

Take it easy?

I've got to earn a living.

I've got a kid to support.

I'm dying to see her, Lefty...

but she's just got to wait
until I straighten myself out.

Come on.

[clears throat]
Hello?

We should be very happy
to exchange

the jacket for a larger size

but I, here,
can find no record of any coat

for Mrs. Adolph Hubbell
of 485 Beekman place.

Wait a minute, madam.

Yes, there was a call
to pick up a jacket. Yesterday.

From a Miss Melinda Howard
of the same address.

A Miss Melinda Howard, eh?

Are you sure
it wasn't a Miss Gubbins?

Man 2 on phone: Yes,
I'm quite sure.

Thank you. You don't know
what a help you've been.

[whistling]

Anna: Adolph?

Y... yes, my darling.

Where are you going?

Uh, to play some pinochle.

At this hour?

Yeah, we are having a matinee.

[whistling]

How can you play
so much pinochle?

Er, I force myself.

[humming]

[instrumental music]

Lefty?

Gloria?

Oh, I forget.
They are at rehearsal.

Melinda?

Melinda,
I take you to rehearsal.

[knocking the door]

Melinda, it's me, Adolph.

[dramatic music]

Would you care to play
pinochle with me?

Mama!

Ooh!

Stop!

[instrumental music]

[knock on door]
Here's your paper, Mr. Farnham.

Thanks, Elmer.

[knock on door]

- Tom: Melinda.
- Come in.

Hi.

Hello.

What does a fella have to do
to make you smile?

As soon as we finish
rehearsing this number

I'd like to have a talk
with you.

Is something wrong?

Just remember

whatever happens,
I'll stick with you.

Oh, Miss Howard,
how about a statement?

Do you deny the allegations,
Melinda?

How did you and Hubbell meet?

Did he give you a
diamond bracelet?

Is Mr. Hubbell still in town?

Wha... I... I don't know
what you're talking about.

Haven't you seen this?

His wife's gonna sue
for divorce.

Read the story.

Please let me read
one of these papers.

Didn't he give you
a charge account at Thayler's?

Is it true you call him,
"Cuddles?"

Mr. Hubbell is a gentleman

and I respect him
as I would my father.

That's all there is to it.

[indistinct chatter]

Alright, boys. Alright, alright.

At the moment, Miss Howard
has no statement to make.

But if you'll be good sports
and wait in the alley

for a few minutes,
we both may give you one.

- Is it a deal?
- Okay, Tom.

- It's a deal.
- It's a promise, Tom.

Come on, I'll have a smoke.

[instrumental music]

Don't worry, sweetheart.
Everything's gonna be alright.

By tomorrow, they'll forget it.

And as for your mother,
I'm sure she'll understand.

I hope so.

I know so.

She'll be just
as forgiving as I am.

"Forgiving?"

What you've done is over.

We're never gonna
mention it again.

What do you mean by that remark?

The past is over.

We've got the future
to look forward to.

What past are you talking about?

I love you, darling.
I want you to marry me.

You left out four words,
didn't you?

What words?

In spite of everything.

You didn't say them,
but you meant them.

- Oh, now, look, Melinda...
- Look, nothing.

I suppose I should be grateful
to you for offering

to make an honest girl of me,
but I'm not grateful.

I'm just disgusted.

Now you get outta here.
I never want to see you again.

- Melinda, please...
- Get outta here!

[music continues]

[sobbing]

Miss Howard?

Please, would you let me alone?

I'm not gonna bother you.

Just give me an exclusive
on the story

and I'll give you a break.

I have nothing more to say.

Okay, Miss Howard.
I was only trying to...

Hey, wait a minute.

Are you
and Jessica Howard related?

She happens to be my mother.

Jessica Howard
of the Three O'Clock Club?

The Three O'Clock Club?
What's that?

It's a clip joint
down in Greenwich Village.

Do you mind if I take this?

We don't have
a picture of your mother

without a glass in her hand.

[piano music]

♪ Please don't talk about me
when I'm gone ♪

♪ Oh, honey though our
friendship ceases from now on ♪

♪ And listen if you can't ♪

♪ Say anything real nice ♪

♪ It's better not to talk
at all is my advice ♪

♪ We're parting ♪

♪ You go your way I'll go mine ♪

♪ It's best that we do ♪

♪ Here's a kiss ♪

♪ I hope that this brings
lots of luck to you ♪

♪ Makes no difference
how I carry on ♪

♪ Remember,
please don't talk about me ♪

♪ When I'm gone ♪

♪ We're parting ♪

♪ You go your way ♪

♪ I'll go mine ♪

♪ It's best that we do ♪

Listen, lady,
either come in or get out.

You can't stand here.

♪ Brings lots of luck to you ♪

♪ Makes no difference
how I carry on ♪

And now, for the local news.

Melinda Howard,
pretty blonde actress

named as correspondent
in the divorce suit

against millionaire brewer,
Adolph Hubbell, has disappeared.

A citywide search has failed
to reveal her whereabouts.

- Mr. Hubbell.
- Oh.

Listen, Adolph, what are we
going to do about the show?

If your wife's divorce suit
chased our star out of town

I'm coming up there and break
her arm in three places.

Upstairs, downstairs
and in the basement.

Don't forget. We got an attic.

She's probably hiding somewhere.

Alone and hungry.

It's tough starving
to death, isn't it?

It all depends on
how much you like food.

[telephone ringing]

- Hello?
- Melinda: Hello, Lefty.

Melinda!

Lefty, will you do
something for me?

Where are you? We've hunted
high and low for you.

Your mother's in town.

She's been in town all along
at the Three O'Clock Club.

I don't have to have
a brickhouse fall on me.

I know she doesn't care
anything about seeing me.

Wait, you've got
the wrong angle, kiddo.

Your mother's had
a lot of hard luck.

She didn't want you to know
she was singing in a joint.

Do you think that would've made
any difference?

Is that the best excuse
she can offer for not seeing me?

Well, there were
other fluid reasons.

Lefty, I wanna go home
on the Queen Victoria.

And it sails this afternoon.

Now, I've reserved my ticket.

Would you please come down
and pay for it?

I'll send the money
back to you when I get home.

Lefty: But what about the show?

It opens tonight
and they haven't got

anybody to replace you.

Do you think I could face people
after all that's happened?

Lefty, will you come down
and help me

with my boat ticket or won't ya?

Okay, if that's the way you
want it. Who am I to fight you?

In the hands of a woman,
I'm so much putty.

[foghorn blaring]

[indistinct chatter]

Everything's all set.

You've got a nice outside cabin

several feet from the rail.

Oh, and here's a bottle
of seasick pills

in case the walk's too far.

Thanks, I'll probably need them.

Lefty always takes them when he

goes to Newsreel Theater.

Why?

He gets seasick when he

sees the fleet come in.

[laughs]

Come on.

Here we are.

Go in and see how you like it.

Mother.

That's what it says
on the birth certificate, honey.

I guess that's the only way
you could tell.

Melinda, don't make it tougher
than it is.

But I thought
you didn't wanna see me.

You've got it all wrong.

I didn't want you to see me.

Why?
Just because you had tough luck?

That's when I should've
been with you.

I know it now, dear.

If we'd been together
all this wouldn't have happened.

You've seen the newspapers?

- Do you believe it?
- Of course not.

But you mustn't run away

or other people
will think it's true.

But I can't stay after all those

terrible things
they've said about me.

Look, darling, don't make
the same mistake I did.

All my life, I was running away

trying to hide
from unpleasant things.

And look at all
the unhappiness it's caused.

But what about the Hubbell's?

Mrs. Hubbell knows
the truth now, thanks to Lefty.

The little man's had a busy day.

I still can't go back.

There's another reason.

Tom?

I never wanna see him again.

He's evil-minded.
He's conceited, condescending.

How do you know about him?

Lefty told me.

You love Tom, don't you?

Oh, yes.

Look, it's tough for me
to talk like a mother.

I need a couple
of more rehearsals.

But if you love that boy
don't lose him.

He'll never look at me now.
Not after what I've said to him.

He'll look at you.

And remember this, sweetheart,

from here in,
it's you and me together.

Mother.

Lefty: Can't you
wait a few minutes?

The passengers who have
this room are on board.

How long do you expect
to use this room for $5?

[chuckles]
Come on, let's grab a taxi

and get down to the theater,
I hate peace and comfort.

You still got the two bucks
you were saving for a rainy day?

Yeah. Why?

Well, break it out,
it's pouring.

- Come on, Melinda.
- Oh!

Oh, mother, my bag.

[instrumental music]

[audience applauding]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The rumble
of the subway train ♪

♪ The rattle of a taxi ♪

♪ The daffodils who entertain ♪

♪ At Angelo's and Maxie's ♪

♪ When the Broadway baby
says goodnight ♪

♪ It's early in the morning ♪

♪ Manhattan babies
don't sleep tight ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ The milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day hey ♪

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The heighdy-hi
and boop-a-doo ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The band begins
to go to town ♪

♪ And everyone goes crazy ♪

♪ You rock a bye
your baby round ♪

♪ Till everything gets hazy ♪

♪ Hush a bye
I'll buy you this and that ♪

♪ You hear a daddy sayin' ♪

♪ And baby goes home
to her flat ♪

♪ To sleep all day ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ The milkman's on his way ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪

[instrumental music]

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[music continues]

[humming]

♪ Come on along and listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby of Broadway ♪

♪ The hip-hooray and ballyhoo ♪

♪ Until the dawn ♪

♪ Goodnight ♪

♪ Hey baby ♪

♪ Sleep tight ♪

♪ Let's call it a day ♪

♪ Listen to ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪

♪ The lullaby ♪

♪ Of old ♪

♪ Broadway ♪