Mighty Joe Young (1949) - full transcript
In Africa, the girl Jill Young trades a baby gorilla with two natives and raises the animal. Twelve years later, the talkative and persuasive promoter Max O'Hara organizes a safari to Africa with the Oklahoma cowboy Gregg to bring attractions to his new night-club in Hollywood. They capture several lions and out of blue, they see a huge gorilla nearby their camping and they try to capture the animal. However, the teenager Jill Young stops the men that intended to kill her gorilla. Max seduces Jill with a fancy life in Hollywood and she signs a contract with him where the gorilla Joseph "Joe" Young would be the lead attraction. Soon she realizes that her dream is a nightmare to Joe and she asks Max to return to Africa. However he persuades her to stay a little longer in the show business. But when three alcoholic costumers give booze to Joe, the gorilla destroys the spot and is sentenced by the justice to be sacrificed. Will Jill, Gregg and Max succeed in saving Joe?
Look, Genevieve. Two men coming.
Let me see.
Ooh. Will you sell it?
Don't you understand?
Wait!
I'll get my father to buy it.
You sit down.
That's it! You wait.
Just a minute!
Kifa!
Oh, I forgot. He's
gone down to the fields.
Well, then, I'll have
to buy it myself.
It doesn't belong to me.
Oh, well, maybe
Father won't mind.
Oh, well, I can make
you understand.
I have fine things.
You trade with me for that.
One, two, three.
Here, look. Very nice.
Nah.
Look.
Open it.
Open it.
Hee, hee, hee. Very funny.
Make you laugh.
Oh, my goodness. Don't be cross.
Don't go. Look.
You trade all this for that?
Oh, good.
Ooh, I'm being very bad.
It isn't mine.
Okay, all right.
Oh, goody. It's all mine.
Jill. Oh, Jill.
Go away. Father's coming.
Hurry. Go away.
Oh, my goodness.
Isn't he sweet?
He's better than a doll.
I can play with him.
He has to have a name.
Joe.
I'll call him Joe.
Oh, Jill.
Oh, I'll surprise Father.
Be quiet.
Won't Father be surprised.
Jill? Jill?
Where are you?
What's all this stuff?
What on earth?
Jill. Jill.
Surprise, Father.
Aren't you surprised?
Jill, where did that come from?
Oh, that's Joe, Father.
Isn't he sweet?
Joe? That's a baby gorilla.
Two men had him.
They didn't speak Swahili.
Really, Jill, you should
have more sense.
Are you cross?
For a tired man who just
found a gorilla in his bed,
I think I'm behaving very well.
You cannot have a pet gorilla.
Please let me keep him.
Please. I bought him.
How?
What did you have
to buy him with?
Money and beads
and toys and, uh...
other things.
Other things?
Aah.
Where's my big flashlight?
Well, that makes him
partly yours, too, doesn't it?
I don't know what to
say to you, I'm sure.
I have worries enough
trying to run this farm.
I'm sorry, but you
can't keep him.
I will not raise a gorilla.
How the little
fellow loves his milk.
Does he always
take his nap to music?
Oh, yes. This is
his favorite song.
What's the name of it?
Don't you remember?
It's "Beautiful Dreamer."
Very appropriate.
I think he's grown
already, don't you?
Oh, he'll grow, all right.
That's just the trouble.
But, Father, now I have
someone to play with.
I know, dear.
You're lonely sometimes.
If your mother had lived...
Baby, please try to realize that
the time will come when
we can't keep Joe any longer.
This will always be his home,
and we'll always be friends.
Listen, Jill,
when he grows up,
he'll be dangerous.
I know that seems
impossible to you now,
but that helpless, little
baby will be 10 times stronger
than any man in the world.
He'll weigh 7, 800 pounds.
He'll be a huge, fierce,
dangerous gorilla.
Shh.
Well, get me somebody
that knows what I want.
Find me an
electrician with ideas.
No, no.
No, no. I tell you
it isn't big enough.
Look.
I'm branching out
into new territory.
I'm building a night
club in Hollywood.
It's got to be something
different, original.
It's gotta knock 'em dead.
Now, take 'em
back to the architect.
Bring me some
new sketches tonight.
What about my steamship tickets?
Mr. Fletcher's here.
Tell Fletcher to wait.
Tell 'em all to wait.
I gotta shake up my press agent.
I got a letter of
introduction, Mr. O'Hara.
What do you want?
I thought maybe...
Well, I'd sure
like to go to Africa.
So what? Now,
Windy, there you are.
Where you been, asleep?
This is a letter
of introduction...
Half a column on page 20.
That's pretty
good for the Times.
This is from Tex Wood.
Two paragraphs on
the theatrical page.
That's the best I could do.
I want front page space!
You gotta get in
there and pitch, Windy.
These guys don't even
seem to believe I'm going.
Can you blame them?
I don't believe it myself.
Max O'Hara, going to
Africa to bring 'em back alive.
For what?
Why, there are 50
good animal acts
just begging for work
right here in town.
Now, can't I get
any cooperation?
Hey, you. What do you think?
Don't you think I
ought to go to Africa?
Why, sure. There. There you are.
There's a smart guy.
He agrees with you. He must be.
This is from Tex Wood.
I don't see why you can't
get front page space, Windy.
We need a new angle.
That's what we
need. A new angle.
Hello?
What do you wanna
talk to him about?
Oh, you wanna go to Africa.
No.
No, no...
Say, who are you, anyway?
That's a letter from Tex Wood.
Sure.
He puts on the shows
over at the Garden.
Yes, sir. Madison Square Garden.
Our show closed there last week.
Oh, the rodeo.
Yes, sir.
You a cowboy?
Yes, sir.
Texas?
No, sir. Oklahoma.
We rope and ride
there, too, you know.
I'm Gregg Johnson.
Champion roper.
All right. Well, what
do you want here?
I saw in the paper how
Mr. O'Hara's goin' to Africa.
Now, there's a place
I've always wanted to see.
Do you reckon there's any
chance he'd take me with him?
Oh, for the love of
Mike. Why would he?
We're opening a night
club, not a Wild West show.
But ain't there
something I could do?
If I could just go, I might...
I got it!
Hey, what's the matter with
you? What do I pay you for?
I get all the ideas around here.
Now what? Got a new angle.
Just thought of it.
It's great. I'll take cowboys.
Cowboys? What for?
To lasso lions, of course.
Maxie, you can buy all the
lions you want in California.
But I'm gonna send
you stories from Africa.
They'll fight to get 'em.
All you gotta do
is pass 'em out.
Don't you understand?
I'm gonna be in terrible danger.
In darkest Africa.
You're late for the
dentist, Mr. O'Hara.
Who's the greatest
press agent ever?
You or me? Don't answer.
Hey, you come on.
You're gonna lasso lions.
I am? Sure. Come on.
Round up some of
your friends to help ya.
We'll talk it over while
I'm at the dentist's...
What do you think is
gonna get the worst of this?
Maxie or Africa?
Hey. Ali.
Bring water for
this lion, will ya?
He's a big one, isn't he?
He sure is.
And just as full of fight
as he was two weeks ago.
Mm-hmm. After you'd roped him,
I thought for a few minutes
I'd have to shoot him.
Sure glad you didn't.
That's right, Ali.
Give all simbas
plenty maji, see?
Take the machina away.
Away.
Crawford!
Oh, Crawford.
Crawford, where are...
Oh, there you are.
Hey, look. I got
another story to send.
Where's that place you said
they had a telegraph office?
At Mdani. About 50 miles.
Well, have Gregg or one of
'em ride down with it, will ya?
No, they don't know the way.
I'll send one of
the boys presently
after they've eaten.
Let's have a spot of tea. Ahmed.
Tea.
I hope this never
gets back to Broadway.
Oh. Ohhh.
I hope I never
see another horse.
Well, O'Hara, we'll
soon be saying goodbye.
Are you satisfied with
the results of the safari?
Oh, sure. Just like I said,
I got a million dollars
worth of publicity.
Well, I hope your night
club will be a great success.
As you've described
it, it'll certainly be, uh...
unusual. Unusual?
Look, nobody's ever seen
anything like what
I'm gonna give 'em.
I gotta get back.
The date for the opening
of my club is all set.
I'm just wondering if
I've overlooked anything
out here to make it bigger.
Well, I've read all the stories
you've sent back, and I...
I really think you made
the most of everything.
Oh, yes, sir. I sure
made the front pages.
Oh, this is a great
story I wrote today:
"How I Escaped from
Pygmy Cannibals."
Pygmy cannibals?
Did you really?
Was that today?
Yeah. They had me cornered.
I'd lost my gun.
They dropped a net
over me from out of a tree.
There I was,
fighting, struggling,
but there was too many of 'em.
They were all over me like ants.
How do you think I escaped?
I have no idea.
Did I ever tell you
about the mad elephant
that seized me in his trunk
and flung me one half mile?
I went back afterwards
and measured it.
You're catching on.
Hi, Gregg.
How about a spot of tea,
old boy, as we say in Africa.
Much obliged.
I'm gettin' where I
kind of like the stuff.
It took you six months,
but I guess you're kinda
getting used to me too.
Huh, Crawford?
Well, I'm rapidly
reaching a point where...
nothing can surprise me,
if that's what you mean.
What's the matter?
Listen.
Sorry, I... I must
have imagined it.
I guess you thought I
was a screwball at first.
But my idea
worked out, didn't it?
Most successfully.
It's impossible.
We're 100 miles
from that country.
It is. I swear it.
But how can...
What is it?
Ali, my gun! Big gun!
What's the matter?
What are they saying?
Darned if I know.
Ali, stop. Come back!
Gregg.
Get your men.
Boys! Get your horses!
Lay off. No shooting.
Catch it. Rope it.
Are you crazy? You
can't rope a gorilla.
Hurry up. He's getting away.
Give me that gun!
You're crazy.
Wait! You can't rope a gorilla!
Hey.
Where's my horse?
Woo-hoo! Woo! Woo-hoo!
Stand still.
Whoa, horsy, whoa.
Cut it out, will you?
Don't do that. Don't do that.
Can't you cooperate?
There he is.
Yahoo! Whoo!
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.
Whoa. Steady.
Whoa! Whoa!
Where'd he go?
He must be around
here somewhere.
Hurry up, boys. Get behind him.
Get your rope ready.
Get another rope on him.
Get behind him.
Get another rope.
Look out!
Keep trying. Get another rope!
Hey, Rick, watch out!
Ray! Charlie! Help!
Hey, Brad, come
here and help me!
Go on. Get up there.
Get a rope on him.
Come here. Help me. Come on.
Ahh!
Whoa!
Where is he?
Don't let him get away.
Where'd he go?
Whoa!
Ahh!
Help. Help!
Joe! Joe!
Help. Help.
Don't shoot.
Joe, drop it.
Drop it. Don't hurt him.
Don't do that.
Put him down.
Joe, drop it.
Drop it, I said.
Help. Help. Ahh!
Drop it, I said.
Help. Oh!
Joe, drop it!
What are you doing?
Why, my friend. He
was getting killed.
Well, Joe is my friend,
and you leave him alone.
Joe wouldn't hurt anybody.
He wouldn't if
you treat him right.
Who are you, anyway?
What do you mean by this?
Well, your friend, he
came into our camp.
Your camp?
If it's within five miles
of here, it's on my land.
This is all my property.
And you keep off
of it, you big bullies.
Come on, Joe.
Come on, I said.
All right, Joe.
Come on, Joe, leave them alone.
Mind me. Come along.
Joe. Come on, Joe.
Leave them alone.
We're going home.
Am I dreaming, or
did I see a gorilla?
And a beautiful dame?
Where'd she go?
Find out where she
lives. I gotta talk to her.
Uh, howdy.
Well, I reckon you're right,
but I just wanna
see the young lady.
I just wanna talk
to the young lady...
Kifa. Kifa!
Afternoon, ma'am.
Seems like you always
come just in time.
What do you want?
I'm Gregg Johnson.
I come to apologize.
With a gun?
Well, I kind of feel safer.
You were gonna shoot Joe.
But, ma'am, he had Mr. O'Hara.
If you hadn't
come along, he'd...
Oh, I was so frightened.
Joe would have... He sure would.
If you had let him alone,
there wouldn't have
been any trouble.
But we didn't know he
belonged to anybody.
He doesn't belong to
anybody. He lives here.
Goodbye.
Wait, ma'am.
Mr. O'Hara, the boss.
He wants to talk to you.
He sent me to ask
you if it's all right.
He's afraid?
Well, you can't blame him much.
Please don't be mad at us.
Well, I'm sorry.
But you see, Joe's
the only friend I have.
Excuse me for askin',
but where's your folks?
I haven't any.
You live here and
run this place alone?
That's not so hard.
The servants and field hands
all worked for my
father for years.
He died six months ago.
I'm sorry.
It's a right pretty place.
I reckon this is
my kind of country.
But don't you ever get lonesome?
Sometimes...
No. It's my home.
I've lived here all my life.
It's beautiful. I love it. I...
Hey, Gregg. Psst.
Tell your friends
they can come out.
They don't need to be afraid.
How do you do, Miss.
Is that gorilla around here?
Oh, don't worry. I
won't let him hurt you.
I'm Max O'Hara.
This is Mr. Crawford.
My name's Jill Young.
Pleased to meet you, Miss
Young, and I do mean pleased.
Gregg's told you we apologize?
And I told him I'm
sorry I shouted at you.
Don't mention it.
Just a little
misunderstanding all around.
Everything's jake now, huh?
Have I got plans
for you, young lady.
Just wait till you hear.
I'll tell you all about
it. Let's sit down.
Well, come in, but no guns.
No guns?
No guns.
Don't you see what a great
chance this is for you, honey?
Hollywood.
You must have
heard of Hollywood.
Yes, I've heard of it.
That's where I'm gonna
open my night club.
Listen, honey, I
wanna make you a star.
You'll be the talk of the town.
Everybody'll be crazy about you.
You'll get beautiful clothes,
have your hair fixed up.
You'll be a knock out.
But I can't sing or dance or...
Aw, phooey. Who
cares about that?
All I want you to do is
walk out on the stage.
You and Joe. Don't
you worry about a thing.
I got a contract right
here, everything deluxe,
all expenses paid.
With options, of course.
Oh, think of it, honey.
Music, glamour,
bright lights, Hollywood.
You'll love it. Come
on, honey, sign.
Excuse me for
buttin' in, Mr. O'Hara.
Guess you'll be sore at me.
But, ma'am,
you got an awful
pretty place right here.
Maybe you won't
like it back there.
Hey, you keep out of this.
Of course, she'll
like it. Why not?
Oh, it sounds wonderful.
I've never been anywhere.
Oh, I'd love to travel.
And go to parties,
have beautiful clothes.
You'll meet famous people.
You'll be famous yourself.
Oh, quit rushin' her.
Yes, you don't even
give her time to think.
Say, what are you
guys trying to do?
Stab me in the back?
That's gratitude.
Queering my deal.
I'm a square shooter.
I never went back on
a contract in my life.
She don't even need a contract.
You take me for a
cheap crook? O'Hara.
You think I rob
widows and orphans?
I never did anybody
dirt in my life.
Never in my life.
Everybody knows that.
O'Hara!
Why, my word's as
good as my bond...
Yipe!
Look out.
Joe, stop.
Put it down, Joe.
Put that rock down.
Be quiet.
It's all right.
Friends.
Joe, put that down, I tell you.
Mind me this minute. Stop it.
Aren't you afraid of Joe?
I sure am, but I don't
want him to know it.
I think perhaps you could
make friends with him.
It's all right, Joe.
Now, calm down.
Behave yourself. Now, listen.
That's a good boy.
Look, Joe. A banana.
Will you be a good
boy if I give it to you?
A banana, Joe.
Want another one?
Here.
Go on, now.
Go away.
Oh, boy. What an act.
I gotta sign her up.
Oh, honey, you're wonderful.
Sign it.
Go on, honey, please sign it.
Well, this is the
chance of your lifetime.
What are you waiting for?
You don't wanna waste your life
up in the woods like this.
Let me show you what
the real world is like.
Mr. Daniels.
Upstairs.
And I thought you knew
every headwaiter in town.
Some joint, huh?
I'll say.
Gee, it looks just like Africa.
That's a good one. What
do you know about it?
You never even
been out of the state.
Gee, I sure hope that's
a thick piece of glass.
Sure it is, lady.
O'Hara had that made special.
That'll hold anything.
Let's have a drink.
Would you like to
try our new cocktail?
It's called the King
of Beasts. Heh.
He doesn't need it.
Shut up, sugar,
or I'll throw you to the lion.
Lions are just darlin'.
I simply love them.
You know what
lions love, don't you?
No. Sweet little girls like you.
Oh, Micky, stop.
What do you suppose
lions think about?
Oh, a drink. Maybe
they're thirsty.
Aw, poor kitty. Have a drink.
Kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Who's Mr. Joseph Young?
How would I know?
That's Mr. O'Hara's big secret.
Maxie's sure got a new angle.
Yeah, but he never
ran a zoo before.
He says these are
the biggest lions
in the world. Sure.
They would be. Leave it to Max.
What do you suppose
this set him back?
Boy, suppose it's a flop.
Come on, boys. Drink up,
and go out and look at the show.
Aw, Maxie, give. Who is
this Mr. Joseph Young?
Give us the dope so
we can turn in our story.
Yeah, we got deadlines.
Who is Mr. Joseph Young?
You'll find out.
Go on out front.
Right this way, gentlemen.
The big show is just commencing.
Give us a break.
What's all the mystery?
Tell us what it's all about.
Yeah, then we won't
have to look at it.
Order anything you like.
I'm warning ya,
this better be good.
Oh, it will be.
I'll join you in just a minute.
Holy smoke.
Max, I'm sick of
keeping my lip buttoned.
This isn't the way we
used to put over a show.
Windy, you are looking
at the new Max O'Hara.
Dignified, restrained, artistic.
Classy.
Go on out front. You
might learn somethin'.
Dignified,
restrained,
artistic.
The shy type.
Ha.
Hiya, Windy.
All right, Mr. O'Hara.
Just about time.
All set back there?
Jill ready? How's Joe acting?
Just fine. Good
thing Joe likes you.
He sure does.
I can handle him darn
near as well as she can.
Your attention, please.
The one and only Max O'Hara.
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to the Golden Safari.
I know you have all read
of my exciting adventures
in darkest Africa.
But I have never
given out the story
of the most wonderful
experience of all.
That was the moment
when I first met face to face
the gentleman I am
about to introduce to you.
But first, you must
meet his lifelong friend.
It is my privilege to introduce
this charming young lady.
It is she alone who
can completely control
the amazing power
of the personage
whose name appears
in lights outside.
If you please.
This tune is an
especial favorite
of Mr. Joseph Young.
For the love of Mike,
what's this supposed to be?
Has Max gone nuts?
Give it a chance,
fellas. Give it a chance.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr. Joseph Young of Africa.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I thank you for your applause.
Here you see 10 men.
I have combed the
country to find these men.
Let me introduce them.
First, Sammy Stein.
"Killer" Karl Davis.
Rasputin, the Mad Russian.
"Bomber" Kulky.
"Slammin'" Sammy Menacker.
That's my boy.
Max, the Iron Man.
Whoa, wow! What a man.
"Wee" Willie Davis.
Look, he's got fur!
"Man Mountain" Dean.
The Swedish Angel.
The former heavyweight champion
of the world, Primo Carnera.
Just look at them.
Just look at them.
Every one a champion.
Look at those brawny
arms, those massive chests.
I ask you,
is there one creature
in all the world
powerful enough to
overcome that combination?
That is the question to
which we seek an answer,
the test we're about to make.
When I give the signal,
the fearless little lady
will bring my friend,
Mr. Joseph Young...
My friend...
Joe, stop it.
Ladies and gentle...
Gentlemen, I...
I thank you.
Here, Joe, take it.
Now, boys, pull it.
Pull, Joe, pull.
Pull.
Pull, Joe, pull!
Pull.
Pull, Joe, Pull.
Pull, Joe. Pull.
Pull, Joe.
Pull.
Pull, Joe.
No, no, no.
Pull harder, Joe.
Pull, Joe, pull.
Pull, Joe.
Pull.
Pull, Joe.
Joe, what are you doing?
Pick it up.
Pull Joe.
Pull.
Help! Help!
Let me go!
Let...
Help!
Help. Let me down.
Help!
Help. Let me down!
Oh, he's fine.
Go on, fella, get in.
Poor old boy.
Sorry I have to lock you up.
Well, Joe, I don't like it
any more than you do,
but I reckon that's
the way it's gonna be.
Hello. Where are you going?
Jill's tired.
I'm taking her to the hotel.
Well, Jill, honey,
everything turned out
just like I promised, huh?
You're on top of the world.
How... How long do you think
you'll want us, Mr. O'Hara?
Don't you worry about that.
Your contract's good.
You and Joe will
be working for me
from now on.
Take good care of
my little star, huh?
Well... that sounds like
a long time, doesn't it?
Yeah, it sure does.
How big is he? How big is he?
Give me your autograph.
May I have your autograph?
It's that girl from Africa.
You mean the
one with the gorilla?
Hey, how about a
pass to the show?
I'd like to get a
pass to the show.
Go on. Eat your dinner.
Lost your appetite, haven't you?
Guess I have too.
Poor old Joe.
I don't blame you.
Hello. Been mobbed again?
Yes.
Mr. O'Hara said he'd
make you famous.
How's Joe today?
He won't eat.
I was so stupid.
I never realized he'd
have to live in a cage.
Too bad.
Guess he's just too big for 'em.
My poor Joe.
He's so unhappy.
That sign outside...
I know just how he feels...
Ten weeks. It... It
seems like ten years.
Please don't cry, Jill.
Come on upstairs
to O'Hara's office.
We've had enough of this.
My, hello, children. Come on in.
Well, we sure struck
gold in Californ-I-A.
Business is great.
What can I do for you?
Jill's quittin'. Huh?
Mr. O'Hara, Joe and I
are going home, to Africa.
Are you crazy? Max,
you talk too much.
Now she wants more dough.
No. It's got nothing
to do with money.
I want to take Joe back home.
But you can't. You
signed a contract.
You know that
contract's no good.
She's underage.
Hey, maybe you
put her up to this.
You keep out of this, Windy.
Look, honey.
You can't do this to me.
You're throwin' away good money.
You're breakin' my heart.
I'm a square guy.
I told you I'd make you a star,
that you'd have
beautiful clothes.
Well, look at you.
You're famous.
You're all dressed up. I
kept my promise, didn't I?
Mr. O'Hara, I'm sorry, I
don't wanna seem ungrateful.
You've been very kind.
You think all this is wonderful.
I thought it was
going to be too.
But Joe can't live
in a cage, and...
Neither can I.
Oh, honey, talk sense.
It is sense.
We're not going to kill Joe.
Well, all right, if that's
the way you feel, but...
But you'll give
me a little time.
I mean, I've got
to get another act
to take your place.
I've got to protect
my investment.
You wouldn't just
walk out on me.
Why, of course, I...
I want to do whatever's right.
Sure ya do.
Now I'm gonna take you
out and buy you a swell lunch,
just to show you
there's no hard feelings.
I knew you wouldn't
let old Maxie down.
Don't you worry
about a thing, honey.
Just don't rush me,
and everything is
gonna turn out all right.
If you wanna go,
you know I wouldn't
try to talk you out of it.
I'd be the last
person in the world...
What's that?
Big money for the big monkey.
Ladies and gentlemen,
when the music starts again,
start throwing your money.
One table has a lucky number.
If Mr. Joseph Young picks it
up, it means free champagne.
Ready?
Pick it up.
Pick it up, Joe.
Your cap, Joe.
Take off your cap, Joe.
Stop!
Stop!
Curtain.
Who got the lucky number?
Aw, the monkey
never even picked it up.
It's a gyp.
O'Hara stopped the
act so's he wouldn't have
to give away a drink.
Cigars? Cigarettes?
Hi, babe.
Sit down. Join the party.
No, thank you, sir.
Cigars? Cigarettes?
Come on, sit down.
I can't do that, sir.
Cigarettes?
Oh.
But look, you've ruined my...
Say, I'll have to pay for these.
Aw, shut up. Get out.
Go on, scram. Get out.
Run along, kid. It's okay.
Listen, you guys,
cut out the rough stuff, or
I'll throw you to the lions.
Kid's cigarettes'll
be on your check.
Enjoy yourselves. Gentlemen.
Aw, who's he think he is?
Insulting us.
This joint's dead.
Let's get out of here.
Hey, wait a minute.
I got a great idea.
I wanna have some fun.
Wait a minute.
Let's buy a drink for
the big monkey, huh?
Where's O'Hara?
Don't worry about him.
He's gone. Come on.
Everybody bring a bottle.
Hey, that's a great idea.
That grouch O'Hara...
Let's show him we
can have some fun.
Poor old monkey.
Bet O'Hara never
bought him a drink.
Shh. Come on, follow me.
You better eat something.
I can't.
How could I let
Mr. O'Hara talk me
into doing that new act tonight?
He's a fast talker.
To think of me letting Joe
stand up there and be a...
A target,
a clown...
for all those awful people.
I'll never do it again.
You bet you won't.
That's too dangerous.
There, you see?
I told you I could find him.
Look at him.
Very sad.
Isn't havin' any fun.
He needs a drink.
Make him feel good,
like us.
Come on, fella.
Won't you, uh...
Won't you join us, Mr. Young?
It's good for you.
Forget your troubles.
Come on, that's a sport.
This is good stuff.
Watch me.
Ahhh, good.
See?
Now you take it.
Come on.
Don't you wanna feel good?
Aw, try it.
It'll grow hair on your chest.
Thattaboy. Come on.
That's it. There.
You think he'll like it?
Of course he'll like it.
Just what he needs.
Come on, try it.
He doesn't know
what to do with it.
Hey, chump. Watch me.
He caught on. Look at that.
He drinks like a gentleman.
Look at him pour it down.
He likes it all right.
Here's lookin' at ya,
Mr. Joseph Young.
Whee! He wants more.
Why don't you give it
to him. I gave him mine.
Okay, big boy.
We're showin' him a good time.
Sure. We're good sports.
And Mr. Young's a good sport.
That's right, Mr. Young.
Look at that. Two bottles.
Can ya imagine the
size of his hangover?
Oh, brother.
What a headache he's gonna have.
I'd like to see
O'Hara throw him out.
Please stop worrying.
I won't let O'Hara
talk you out of it.
And just to make
sure that he doesn't,
I'll stand on the pier
until your ship is out of sight.
Oh, that's wonderful.
I wish I could make
Joe understand
we're really going home.
But aren't you coming too?
Huh?
But if you don't, that
would spoil everything.
You're always saying
what a wonderful place
my farm is.
You mean, you
don't want to go back?
Listen, Jill, you can't
go around asking guys
to go to Africa with you.
I don't.
I'm asking you.
Well, of course, I wanna
go any place you go,
but... I didn't figure
you felt like that.
Do you?
Of course, I do.
Great day in the mornin'.
Oh...
Excuse, please.
Jumpin' catfish.
What a thirst.
Don't you wish
you could do that?
He's just a hog.
He doesn't leave any for us.
That's gratitude.
I'll bet you he could drink
up all the liquor in this joint.
Well, I'm not gonna
buy him any more.
He's drunk.
Disgusting.
Listen, Mr. Young,
if you can't handle your liquor,
you shouldn't drink.
You drank all our good
liquor, you big moocher.
You ought to be ashamed.
What, again?
No, lay off, will ya?
You drank it all.
I'll teach ya.
Drink all our liquor, will ya?
Hey!
He'll get out.
Help!
Help!
Look out! Help!
Help!
Look out! Look out!
Get out of the way!
Take it easy, will you?
Please, don't rush.
Please, don't panic.
Take it easy, will
you? Don't run.
Take it easy.
Help. Aah!
Help. Help!
What's happened? Joe's loose.
He's gone crazy.
Help me get in. Come on.
That ape tried to kill me.
Hear that?
Police.
They'll shoot Joe.
Keep them out.
Give me just a minute.
Joe!
Joe!
Stop this.
Stop it, Joe.
Stop that, Joe.
Come on.
Come on, Joe.
Please get up, Joe.
All right, break
it up. Break it up.
Wait a minute, boys, will ya?
Take it easy, will you, fellas?
Out of the way.
Wait a minute.
Hurry, Joe.
They're shooting the lions.
Joe.
Oh, no.
Your Honor,
I am not unsympathetic
to Miss Young.
But in view of the
destruction and panic
already caused by
this dangerous animal,
I cannot allow sentiment
to influence me.
Again I submit that the court
order should be carried out.
I'm very sorry, Miss Young,
but he must be shot.
He'll never break
out again, lady.
Them new bars
will hold anything.
Joe. There isn't
anything I can do, Joe.
I tried, but they
wouldn't listen.
Gregg and I were gonna
take you back home.
It was nice back there
at home, wasn't it?
Nobody hated us.
Nobody wanted to...
kill...
Now, lady, you don't
wanna act like that.
You don't wanna be down here
when they come to shoot him.
Look, you go and find
O'Hara and the young fella.
They're likely
upstairs in the office.
Go on, now.
That's a good girl.
Well, it's after 8:00.
Where's Schultz
and his court order?
I don't like this job much.
It's just like
shooting a mad dog.
Well, let's get it done.
I got a date tonight.
Chin up, kid.
Max has a scheme.
I don't know what,
but we're not licked yet.
But where did they go?
I don't know. But
you can count on Max.
Those men are coming.
They'll shoot Joe.
We've got a plan, Jill.
We'll get Joe out.
You're gonna get
him out of the state?
Out of the state?
Out of the country.
Joe's going back to Africa.
Oh, you mean it?
Listen, honey, I've been
doing a lot of thinking.
If Joe gets shot, it's my fault.
You and Joe don't belong here.
I talked you into this, and
it's up to me to get you out.
I'll get you back
home if I go to jail for it.
Oh.
We paid the captain of a
freighter down at the harbor.
He promised us not to sail
until 6:00 in the morning.
But how are we
gonna get Joe out?
There's a policeman down there.
I got a plan. It'll take
split-second timing.
We've all gotta work
together, and fast. Now, listen...
Hello, Moran.
Just came down to take
my last look at poor old Joe.
Okay by me.
Just keep that girl out of here.
They'll be here to
shoot him in a minute.
Too bad.
I got a lot of money
tied up in you.
Goodbye, Joe.
I should have left you in
Africa where you belong.
Ah! Ah!
The old heart.
Help me.
Help.
Upstairs.
To my office.
Easy now. Easy
now. You'll be all right.
Ah. Ah. My office.
My medicine.
Take it easy, now. I got you.
Ah.
Good evening, O'Hara.
What's the matter, Moran?
Why aren't you down in the
basement guarding the ape?
He took sick. I had to help him.
My heart. Sit down. No, thanks.
Here's the court order. We'll
go down and get the job done.
No, don't go.
Wait. I got a date.
But I haven't read
the court order.
Well, there's
nothing wrong with it.
You coming with us?
Oh, no. My heart.
The strain. I...
All right. Come on.
Let's go this way. It's shorter.
This won't take long.
Getting kind of careless,
aren't you, Moran?
Hey! He's gone.
Hurry, Joe, get in.
Hey, you, stop!
They got in a white van! Get
to a phone. O'Hara's office.
Schultz wants
you up in my office.
Right in here.
O'Hara.
Police headquarters.
Operator. Police headquarters.
Operator! Wake up! Wake up!
Schultz. Here's a tip off.
A map of Las Vegas.
They're gettin' out of the state.
Here I am, Schultz. Huh?
O'Hara said you wanted me.
O'Hara?
Operator! Oper...
Oh, I'll get that
guy. Get to a phone!
Get to a phone.
O'Hara ought to catch
up along here somewhere.
Watch out for him.
Hey, take a look at this.
Get to a phone. Turn
in a general alarm.
Hold it.
Hope the kids made
it. I'll take a look.
Here they come.
So long, Windy. Be seeing ya.
Step on it, Gregg.
I gotta get some
air in that front tire.
Give us some air in the
left front. Got a slow leak.
You want I should
change your wheel?
No. I'm in a hurry.
They're in a big white van,
probably heading for Las Vegas.
Calling all cars.
Escaped gorilla in large
white van headed north.
Animal very dangerous.
Shoot on sight.
Fine, it worked. They
think we're headed north.
What happened? What was that?
I don't know,
but Joe's all right.
Okay, Schultz, we go north, huh?
Those roads are well-covered.
That map may be one of
O'Hara's tricks. We go south.
What you got?
One for the tank, sergeant,
and has he got the horrors.
Runnin' up and down the
road, yellin' like a banshee.
Take him back. I'll book
him when he's sober.
Hey, hold on. That's
my old man's lingo.
Get me headquarters.
Uh, Captain O'Toole?
This is Obrinski.
Ya, we just got a
report on the gorilla.
This is the real thing!
Calling all cars.
Escaped gorilla
reported at service station.
Duane and Tilford.
Hey, that's not far from here.
Repeat: Escaped gorilla
reported at service station.
Duane and Tilford.
Uh-oh. They got us spotted.
They know we're headed south.
What'll we do?
Look out!
What do you think you're
doin'? Wanna get us all killed?
Who you yellin' at?
Get off of the road.
You asked for it!
I'll move the truck.
Jill. Get Joe out.
What's the idea?
How much gas has he got?
Huh? Oh, I get it.
Half a tank.
Help Jill.
Right.
Hey, you seen a big white van?
Sure did. Say, there's
something funny about that outfit.
Going south?
Yeah.
That's it.
Hurry, Joe. Hurry.
Get in, Joe. Get in.
Take that road. It's a
back way to the harbor.
I'll see you at the ship.
I hope so.
There it is.
O'Hara. What are you doing here?
Was I goin' too fast?
Come out of there.
You thought you'd put
one over on me, didn't you?
This is a great indignity.
I demand an explanation.
Shut up. Open those doors.
Wait! What are you gonna
do? Shoot that gorilla.
Don't open it. There's
nothing. Don't open it.
Get out.
Don't open it! You'll be sorry!
You'll be sorry!
You'll get hurt!
Ready, boys.
Open the door.
Hey, where's my truck?
Somebody stole my truck!
You smart aleck. Now
you got the gorilla in a truck.
What are you saying?
Where did they go?
None of your business.
Come with me!
You want him, too? For what?
Listen, O'Hara, you're
obstructing justice.
Where's that gorilla? You
better start talking, O'Hara.
Oh, I think I'm gonna
have a heart attack.
Fine. Have it in there.
Turn around. Back
to that crossroad.
That's where they went.
I wonder how long
Mr. O'Hara can hold them.
I don't know, but we
better get off this road.
I wonder where that
fool thinks he's going?
Hang on!
Get out, Joe.
Come on, Joe. Push.
Like this, Joe. Push.
A truck just went down there.
That must be it.
Push, Joe. Push.
Jill, here they come.
There's the gorilla. Shoot!
Get in, Joe.
No, you'll hit the girl.
Get the tires.
Come on, you. Push.
I will not.
Go in.
Two more. Two
more children upstairs.
Jill!
Jill!
Children, where are you?
Jill!
Gregg! Gregg!
Get to the roof.
Joe!
Joe! Joe! Joe!
Joe, in here.
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Look.
Go back, Joe. Go up!
There's a baby up
there. Go up, Joe.
Joe, go up!
My poor Joe.
It's all right, kid.
There's nobody in the
world gonna shoot Joe now.
No, no, no. It isn't big enough.
Max O'Hara.
I didn't know you
were back in New York.
Don't you read the papers?
I've been back for months.
Hiya, Max. I got 200
girls for you to look at.
They'll be at the pool
tomorrow morning, 10:00.
Okay, but they all gotta
swim like fish. Sure.
It's gonna be the greatest water
show the world has ever seen.
Singers, dancers,
jugglers, acrobats.
All in the water up to here.
I can get you a great
act. It could work on a raft.
What? Monkeys.
Oh, Nix. Cut it out, will ya?
See you later.
Hey, what is this?
I got a surprise for you, Maxie.
Well, what is it? Hurry it up.
I got a million things to do.
You've got time for this.
Wait till you see it.
Hey.
Look at that.
The kids told me
to spring it on you.
Crawford took it.
He went up there to visit 'em.
Hi, Jill.
Hey, they said, "Hello, Max."
Yipe.
And they lived
happily ever after.
I sure hope so.
Oh, they will. They're back
home where they belong.
Let me see.
Ooh. Will you sell it?
Don't you understand?
Wait!
I'll get my father to buy it.
You sit down.
That's it! You wait.
Just a minute!
Kifa!
Oh, I forgot. He's
gone down to the fields.
Well, then, I'll have
to buy it myself.
It doesn't belong to me.
Oh, well, maybe
Father won't mind.
Oh, well, I can make
you understand.
I have fine things.
You trade with me for that.
One, two, three.
Here, look. Very nice.
Nah.
Look.
Open it.
Open it.
Hee, hee, hee. Very funny.
Make you laugh.
Oh, my goodness. Don't be cross.
Don't go. Look.
You trade all this for that?
Oh, good.
Ooh, I'm being very bad.
It isn't mine.
Okay, all right.
Oh, goody. It's all mine.
Jill. Oh, Jill.
Go away. Father's coming.
Hurry. Go away.
Oh, my goodness.
Isn't he sweet?
He's better than a doll.
I can play with him.
He has to have a name.
Joe.
I'll call him Joe.
Oh, Jill.
Oh, I'll surprise Father.
Be quiet.
Won't Father be surprised.
Jill? Jill?
Where are you?
What's all this stuff?
What on earth?
Jill. Jill.
Surprise, Father.
Aren't you surprised?
Jill, where did that come from?
Oh, that's Joe, Father.
Isn't he sweet?
Joe? That's a baby gorilla.
Two men had him.
They didn't speak Swahili.
Really, Jill, you should
have more sense.
Are you cross?
For a tired man who just
found a gorilla in his bed,
I think I'm behaving very well.
You cannot have a pet gorilla.
Please let me keep him.
Please. I bought him.
How?
What did you have
to buy him with?
Money and beads
and toys and, uh...
other things.
Other things?
Aah.
Where's my big flashlight?
Well, that makes him
partly yours, too, doesn't it?
I don't know what to
say to you, I'm sure.
I have worries enough
trying to run this farm.
I'm sorry, but you
can't keep him.
I will not raise a gorilla.
How the little
fellow loves his milk.
Does he always
take his nap to music?
Oh, yes. This is
his favorite song.
What's the name of it?
Don't you remember?
It's "Beautiful Dreamer."
Very appropriate.
I think he's grown
already, don't you?
Oh, he'll grow, all right.
That's just the trouble.
But, Father, now I have
someone to play with.
I know, dear.
You're lonely sometimes.
If your mother had lived...
Baby, please try to realize that
the time will come when
we can't keep Joe any longer.
This will always be his home,
and we'll always be friends.
Listen, Jill,
when he grows up,
he'll be dangerous.
I know that seems
impossible to you now,
but that helpless, little
baby will be 10 times stronger
than any man in the world.
He'll weigh 7, 800 pounds.
He'll be a huge, fierce,
dangerous gorilla.
Shh.
Well, get me somebody
that knows what I want.
Find me an
electrician with ideas.
No, no.
No, no. I tell you
it isn't big enough.
Look.
I'm branching out
into new territory.
I'm building a night
club in Hollywood.
It's got to be something
different, original.
It's gotta knock 'em dead.
Now, take 'em
back to the architect.
Bring me some
new sketches tonight.
What about my steamship tickets?
Mr. Fletcher's here.
Tell Fletcher to wait.
Tell 'em all to wait.
I gotta shake up my press agent.
I got a letter of
introduction, Mr. O'Hara.
What do you want?
I thought maybe...
Well, I'd sure
like to go to Africa.
So what? Now,
Windy, there you are.
Where you been, asleep?
This is a letter
of introduction...
Half a column on page 20.
That's pretty
good for the Times.
This is from Tex Wood.
Two paragraphs on
the theatrical page.
That's the best I could do.
I want front page space!
You gotta get in
there and pitch, Windy.
These guys don't even
seem to believe I'm going.
Can you blame them?
I don't believe it myself.
Max O'Hara, going to
Africa to bring 'em back alive.
For what?
Why, there are 50
good animal acts
just begging for work
right here in town.
Now, can't I get
any cooperation?
Hey, you. What do you think?
Don't you think I
ought to go to Africa?
Why, sure. There. There you are.
There's a smart guy.
He agrees with you. He must be.
This is from Tex Wood.
I don't see why you can't
get front page space, Windy.
We need a new angle.
That's what we
need. A new angle.
Hello?
What do you wanna
talk to him about?
Oh, you wanna go to Africa.
No.
No, no...
Say, who are you, anyway?
That's a letter from Tex Wood.
Sure.
He puts on the shows
over at the Garden.
Yes, sir. Madison Square Garden.
Our show closed there last week.
Oh, the rodeo.
Yes, sir.
You a cowboy?
Yes, sir.
Texas?
No, sir. Oklahoma.
We rope and ride
there, too, you know.
I'm Gregg Johnson.
Champion roper.
All right. Well, what
do you want here?
I saw in the paper how
Mr. O'Hara's goin' to Africa.
Now, there's a place
I've always wanted to see.
Do you reckon there's any
chance he'd take me with him?
Oh, for the love of
Mike. Why would he?
We're opening a night
club, not a Wild West show.
But ain't there
something I could do?
If I could just go, I might...
I got it!
Hey, what's the matter with
you? What do I pay you for?
I get all the ideas around here.
Now what? Got a new angle.
Just thought of it.
It's great. I'll take cowboys.
Cowboys? What for?
To lasso lions, of course.
Maxie, you can buy all the
lions you want in California.
But I'm gonna send
you stories from Africa.
They'll fight to get 'em.
All you gotta do
is pass 'em out.
Don't you understand?
I'm gonna be in terrible danger.
In darkest Africa.
You're late for the
dentist, Mr. O'Hara.
Who's the greatest
press agent ever?
You or me? Don't answer.
Hey, you come on.
You're gonna lasso lions.
I am? Sure. Come on.
Round up some of
your friends to help ya.
We'll talk it over while
I'm at the dentist's...
What do you think is
gonna get the worst of this?
Maxie or Africa?
Hey. Ali.
Bring water for
this lion, will ya?
He's a big one, isn't he?
He sure is.
And just as full of fight
as he was two weeks ago.
Mm-hmm. After you'd roped him,
I thought for a few minutes
I'd have to shoot him.
Sure glad you didn't.
That's right, Ali.
Give all simbas
plenty maji, see?
Take the machina away.
Away.
Crawford!
Oh, Crawford.
Crawford, where are...
Oh, there you are.
Hey, look. I got
another story to send.
Where's that place you said
they had a telegraph office?
At Mdani. About 50 miles.
Well, have Gregg or one of
'em ride down with it, will ya?
No, they don't know the way.
I'll send one of
the boys presently
after they've eaten.
Let's have a spot of tea. Ahmed.
Tea.
I hope this never
gets back to Broadway.
Oh. Ohhh.
I hope I never
see another horse.
Well, O'Hara, we'll
soon be saying goodbye.
Are you satisfied with
the results of the safari?
Oh, sure. Just like I said,
I got a million dollars
worth of publicity.
Well, I hope your night
club will be a great success.
As you've described
it, it'll certainly be, uh...
unusual. Unusual?
Look, nobody's ever seen
anything like what
I'm gonna give 'em.
I gotta get back.
The date for the opening
of my club is all set.
I'm just wondering if
I've overlooked anything
out here to make it bigger.
Well, I've read all the stories
you've sent back, and I...
I really think you made
the most of everything.
Oh, yes, sir. I sure
made the front pages.
Oh, this is a great
story I wrote today:
"How I Escaped from
Pygmy Cannibals."
Pygmy cannibals?
Did you really?
Was that today?
Yeah. They had me cornered.
I'd lost my gun.
They dropped a net
over me from out of a tree.
There I was,
fighting, struggling,
but there was too many of 'em.
They were all over me like ants.
How do you think I escaped?
I have no idea.
Did I ever tell you
about the mad elephant
that seized me in his trunk
and flung me one half mile?
I went back afterwards
and measured it.
You're catching on.
Hi, Gregg.
How about a spot of tea,
old boy, as we say in Africa.
Much obliged.
I'm gettin' where I
kind of like the stuff.
It took you six months,
but I guess you're kinda
getting used to me too.
Huh, Crawford?
Well, I'm rapidly
reaching a point where...
nothing can surprise me,
if that's what you mean.
What's the matter?
Listen.
Sorry, I... I must
have imagined it.
I guess you thought I
was a screwball at first.
But my idea
worked out, didn't it?
Most successfully.
It's impossible.
We're 100 miles
from that country.
It is. I swear it.
But how can...
What is it?
Ali, my gun! Big gun!
What's the matter?
What are they saying?
Darned if I know.
Ali, stop. Come back!
Gregg.
Get your men.
Boys! Get your horses!
Lay off. No shooting.
Catch it. Rope it.
Are you crazy? You
can't rope a gorilla.
Hurry up. He's getting away.
Give me that gun!
You're crazy.
Wait! You can't rope a gorilla!
Hey.
Where's my horse?
Woo-hoo! Woo! Woo-hoo!
Stand still.
Whoa, horsy, whoa.
Cut it out, will you?
Don't do that. Don't do that.
Can't you cooperate?
There he is.
Yahoo! Whoo!
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.
Whoa. Steady.
Whoa! Whoa!
Where'd he go?
He must be around
here somewhere.
Hurry up, boys. Get behind him.
Get your rope ready.
Get another rope on him.
Get behind him.
Get another rope.
Look out!
Keep trying. Get another rope!
Hey, Rick, watch out!
Ray! Charlie! Help!
Hey, Brad, come
here and help me!
Go on. Get up there.
Get a rope on him.
Come here. Help me. Come on.
Ahh!
Whoa!
Where is he?
Don't let him get away.
Where'd he go?
Whoa!
Ahh!
Help. Help!
Joe! Joe!
Help. Help.
Don't shoot.
Joe, drop it.
Drop it. Don't hurt him.
Don't do that.
Put him down.
Joe, drop it.
Drop it, I said.
Help. Help. Ahh!
Drop it, I said.
Help. Oh!
Joe, drop it!
What are you doing?
Why, my friend. He
was getting killed.
Well, Joe is my friend,
and you leave him alone.
Joe wouldn't hurt anybody.
He wouldn't if
you treat him right.
Who are you, anyway?
What do you mean by this?
Well, your friend, he
came into our camp.
Your camp?
If it's within five miles
of here, it's on my land.
This is all my property.
And you keep off
of it, you big bullies.
Come on, Joe.
Come on, I said.
All right, Joe.
Come on, Joe, leave them alone.
Mind me. Come along.
Joe. Come on, Joe.
Leave them alone.
We're going home.
Am I dreaming, or
did I see a gorilla?
And a beautiful dame?
Where'd she go?
Find out where she
lives. I gotta talk to her.
Uh, howdy.
Well, I reckon you're right,
but I just wanna
see the young lady.
I just wanna talk
to the young lady...
Kifa. Kifa!
Afternoon, ma'am.
Seems like you always
come just in time.
What do you want?
I'm Gregg Johnson.
I come to apologize.
With a gun?
Well, I kind of feel safer.
You were gonna shoot Joe.
But, ma'am, he had Mr. O'Hara.
If you hadn't
come along, he'd...
Oh, I was so frightened.
Joe would have... He sure would.
If you had let him alone,
there wouldn't have
been any trouble.
But we didn't know he
belonged to anybody.
He doesn't belong to
anybody. He lives here.
Goodbye.
Wait, ma'am.
Mr. O'Hara, the boss.
He wants to talk to you.
He sent me to ask
you if it's all right.
He's afraid?
Well, you can't blame him much.
Please don't be mad at us.
Well, I'm sorry.
But you see, Joe's
the only friend I have.
Excuse me for askin',
but where's your folks?
I haven't any.
You live here and
run this place alone?
That's not so hard.
The servants and field hands
all worked for my
father for years.
He died six months ago.
I'm sorry.
It's a right pretty place.
I reckon this is
my kind of country.
But don't you ever get lonesome?
Sometimes...
No. It's my home.
I've lived here all my life.
It's beautiful. I love it. I...
Hey, Gregg. Psst.
Tell your friends
they can come out.
They don't need to be afraid.
How do you do, Miss.
Is that gorilla around here?
Oh, don't worry. I
won't let him hurt you.
I'm Max O'Hara.
This is Mr. Crawford.
My name's Jill Young.
Pleased to meet you, Miss
Young, and I do mean pleased.
Gregg's told you we apologize?
And I told him I'm
sorry I shouted at you.
Don't mention it.
Just a little
misunderstanding all around.
Everything's jake now, huh?
Have I got plans
for you, young lady.
Just wait till you hear.
I'll tell you all about
it. Let's sit down.
Well, come in, but no guns.
No guns?
No guns.
Don't you see what a great
chance this is for you, honey?
Hollywood.
You must have
heard of Hollywood.
Yes, I've heard of it.
That's where I'm gonna
open my night club.
Listen, honey, I
wanna make you a star.
You'll be the talk of the town.
Everybody'll be crazy about you.
You'll get beautiful clothes,
have your hair fixed up.
You'll be a knock out.
But I can't sing or dance or...
Aw, phooey. Who
cares about that?
All I want you to do is
walk out on the stage.
You and Joe. Don't
you worry about a thing.
I got a contract right
here, everything deluxe,
all expenses paid.
With options, of course.
Oh, think of it, honey.
Music, glamour,
bright lights, Hollywood.
You'll love it. Come
on, honey, sign.
Excuse me for
buttin' in, Mr. O'Hara.
Guess you'll be sore at me.
But, ma'am,
you got an awful
pretty place right here.
Maybe you won't
like it back there.
Hey, you keep out of this.
Of course, she'll
like it. Why not?
Oh, it sounds wonderful.
I've never been anywhere.
Oh, I'd love to travel.
And go to parties,
have beautiful clothes.
You'll meet famous people.
You'll be famous yourself.
Oh, quit rushin' her.
Yes, you don't even
give her time to think.
Say, what are you
guys trying to do?
Stab me in the back?
That's gratitude.
Queering my deal.
I'm a square shooter.
I never went back on
a contract in my life.
She don't even need a contract.
You take me for a
cheap crook? O'Hara.
You think I rob
widows and orphans?
I never did anybody
dirt in my life.
Never in my life.
Everybody knows that.
O'Hara!
Why, my word's as
good as my bond...
Yipe!
Look out.
Joe, stop.
Put it down, Joe.
Put that rock down.
Be quiet.
It's all right.
Friends.
Joe, put that down, I tell you.
Mind me this minute. Stop it.
Aren't you afraid of Joe?
I sure am, but I don't
want him to know it.
I think perhaps you could
make friends with him.
It's all right, Joe.
Now, calm down.
Behave yourself. Now, listen.
That's a good boy.
Look, Joe. A banana.
Will you be a good
boy if I give it to you?
A banana, Joe.
Want another one?
Here.
Go on, now.
Go away.
Oh, boy. What an act.
I gotta sign her up.
Oh, honey, you're wonderful.
Sign it.
Go on, honey, please sign it.
Well, this is the
chance of your lifetime.
What are you waiting for?
You don't wanna waste your life
up in the woods like this.
Let me show you what
the real world is like.
Mr. Daniels.
Upstairs.
And I thought you knew
every headwaiter in town.
Some joint, huh?
I'll say.
Gee, it looks just like Africa.
That's a good one. What
do you know about it?
You never even
been out of the state.
Gee, I sure hope that's
a thick piece of glass.
Sure it is, lady.
O'Hara had that made special.
That'll hold anything.
Let's have a drink.
Would you like to
try our new cocktail?
It's called the King
of Beasts. Heh.
He doesn't need it.
Shut up, sugar,
or I'll throw you to the lion.
Lions are just darlin'.
I simply love them.
You know what
lions love, don't you?
No. Sweet little girls like you.
Oh, Micky, stop.
What do you suppose
lions think about?
Oh, a drink. Maybe
they're thirsty.
Aw, poor kitty. Have a drink.
Kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty.
Who's Mr. Joseph Young?
How would I know?
That's Mr. O'Hara's big secret.
Maxie's sure got a new angle.
Yeah, but he never
ran a zoo before.
He says these are
the biggest lions
in the world. Sure.
They would be. Leave it to Max.
What do you suppose
this set him back?
Boy, suppose it's a flop.
Come on, boys. Drink up,
and go out and look at the show.
Aw, Maxie, give. Who is
this Mr. Joseph Young?
Give us the dope so
we can turn in our story.
Yeah, we got deadlines.
Who is Mr. Joseph Young?
You'll find out.
Go on out front.
Right this way, gentlemen.
The big show is just commencing.
Give us a break.
What's all the mystery?
Tell us what it's all about.
Yeah, then we won't
have to look at it.
Order anything you like.
I'm warning ya,
this better be good.
Oh, it will be.
I'll join you in just a minute.
Holy smoke.
Max, I'm sick of
keeping my lip buttoned.
This isn't the way we
used to put over a show.
Windy, you are looking
at the new Max O'Hara.
Dignified, restrained, artistic.
Classy.
Go on out front. You
might learn somethin'.
Dignified,
restrained,
artistic.
The shy type.
Ha.
Hiya, Windy.
All right, Mr. O'Hara.
Just about time.
All set back there?
Jill ready? How's Joe acting?
Just fine. Good
thing Joe likes you.
He sure does.
I can handle him darn
near as well as she can.
Your attention, please.
The one and only Max O'Hara.
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to the Golden Safari.
I know you have all read
of my exciting adventures
in darkest Africa.
But I have never
given out the story
of the most wonderful
experience of all.
That was the moment
when I first met face to face
the gentleman I am
about to introduce to you.
But first, you must
meet his lifelong friend.
It is my privilege to introduce
this charming young lady.
It is she alone who
can completely control
the amazing power
of the personage
whose name appears
in lights outside.
If you please.
This tune is an
especial favorite
of Mr. Joseph Young.
For the love of Mike,
what's this supposed to be?
Has Max gone nuts?
Give it a chance,
fellas. Give it a chance.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr. Joseph Young of Africa.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I thank you for your applause.
Here you see 10 men.
I have combed the
country to find these men.
Let me introduce them.
First, Sammy Stein.
"Killer" Karl Davis.
Rasputin, the Mad Russian.
"Bomber" Kulky.
"Slammin'" Sammy Menacker.
That's my boy.
Max, the Iron Man.
Whoa, wow! What a man.
"Wee" Willie Davis.
Look, he's got fur!
"Man Mountain" Dean.
The Swedish Angel.
The former heavyweight champion
of the world, Primo Carnera.
Just look at them.
Just look at them.
Every one a champion.
Look at those brawny
arms, those massive chests.
I ask you,
is there one creature
in all the world
powerful enough to
overcome that combination?
That is the question to
which we seek an answer,
the test we're about to make.
When I give the signal,
the fearless little lady
will bring my friend,
Mr. Joseph Young...
My friend...
Joe, stop it.
Ladies and gentle...
Gentlemen, I...
I thank you.
Here, Joe, take it.
Now, boys, pull it.
Pull, Joe, pull.
Pull.
Pull, Joe, pull!
Pull.
Pull, Joe, Pull.
Pull, Joe. Pull.
Pull, Joe.
Pull.
Pull, Joe.
No, no, no.
Pull harder, Joe.
Pull, Joe, pull.
Pull, Joe.
Pull.
Pull, Joe.
Joe, what are you doing?
Pick it up.
Pull Joe.
Pull.
Help! Help!
Let me go!
Let...
Help!
Help. Let me down.
Help!
Help. Let me down!
Oh, he's fine.
Go on, fella, get in.
Poor old boy.
Sorry I have to lock you up.
Well, Joe, I don't like it
any more than you do,
but I reckon that's
the way it's gonna be.
Hello. Where are you going?
Jill's tired.
I'm taking her to the hotel.
Well, Jill, honey,
everything turned out
just like I promised, huh?
You're on top of the world.
How... How long do you think
you'll want us, Mr. O'Hara?
Don't you worry about that.
Your contract's good.
You and Joe will
be working for me
from now on.
Take good care of
my little star, huh?
Well... that sounds like
a long time, doesn't it?
Yeah, it sure does.
How big is he? How big is he?
Give me your autograph.
May I have your autograph?
It's that girl from Africa.
You mean the
one with the gorilla?
Hey, how about a
pass to the show?
I'd like to get a
pass to the show.
Go on. Eat your dinner.
Lost your appetite, haven't you?
Guess I have too.
Poor old Joe.
I don't blame you.
Hello. Been mobbed again?
Yes.
Mr. O'Hara said he'd
make you famous.
How's Joe today?
He won't eat.
I was so stupid.
I never realized he'd
have to live in a cage.
Too bad.
Guess he's just too big for 'em.
My poor Joe.
He's so unhappy.
That sign outside...
I know just how he feels...
Ten weeks. It... It
seems like ten years.
Please don't cry, Jill.
Come on upstairs
to O'Hara's office.
We've had enough of this.
My, hello, children. Come on in.
Well, we sure struck
gold in Californ-I-A.
Business is great.
What can I do for you?
Jill's quittin'. Huh?
Mr. O'Hara, Joe and I
are going home, to Africa.
Are you crazy? Max,
you talk too much.
Now she wants more dough.
No. It's got nothing
to do with money.
I want to take Joe back home.
But you can't. You
signed a contract.
You know that
contract's no good.
She's underage.
Hey, maybe you
put her up to this.
You keep out of this, Windy.
Look, honey.
You can't do this to me.
You're throwin' away good money.
You're breakin' my heart.
I'm a square guy.
I told you I'd make you a star,
that you'd have
beautiful clothes.
Well, look at you.
You're famous.
You're all dressed up. I
kept my promise, didn't I?
Mr. O'Hara, I'm sorry, I
don't wanna seem ungrateful.
You've been very kind.
You think all this is wonderful.
I thought it was
going to be too.
But Joe can't live
in a cage, and...
Neither can I.
Oh, honey, talk sense.
It is sense.
We're not going to kill Joe.
Well, all right, if that's
the way you feel, but...
But you'll give
me a little time.
I mean, I've got
to get another act
to take your place.
I've got to protect
my investment.
You wouldn't just
walk out on me.
Why, of course, I...
I want to do whatever's right.
Sure ya do.
Now I'm gonna take you
out and buy you a swell lunch,
just to show you
there's no hard feelings.
I knew you wouldn't
let old Maxie down.
Don't you worry
about a thing, honey.
Just don't rush me,
and everything is
gonna turn out all right.
If you wanna go,
you know I wouldn't
try to talk you out of it.
I'd be the last
person in the world...
What's that?
Big money for the big monkey.
Ladies and gentlemen,
when the music starts again,
start throwing your money.
One table has a lucky number.
If Mr. Joseph Young picks it
up, it means free champagne.
Ready?
Pick it up.
Pick it up, Joe.
Your cap, Joe.
Take off your cap, Joe.
Stop!
Stop!
Curtain.
Who got the lucky number?
Aw, the monkey
never even picked it up.
It's a gyp.
O'Hara stopped the
act so's he wouldn't have
to give away a drink.
Cigars? Cigarettes?
Hi, babe.
Sit down. Join the party.
No, thank you, sir.
Cigars? Cigarettes?
Come on, sit down.
I can't do that, sir.
Cigarettes?
Oh.
But look, you've ruined my...
Say, I'll have to pay for these.
Aw, shut up. Get out.
Go on, scram. Get out.
Run along, kid. It's okay.
Listen, you guys,
cut out the rough stuff, or
I'll throw you to the lions.
Kid's cigarettes'll
be on your check.
Enjoy yourselves. Gentlemen.
Aw, who's he think he is?
Insulting us.
This joint's dead.
Let's get out of here.
Hey, wait a minute.
I got a great idea.
I wanna have some fun.
Wait a minute.
Let's buy a drink for
the big monkey, huh?
Where's O'Hara?
Don't worry about him.
He's gone. Come on.
Everybody bring a bottle.
Hey, that's a great idea.
That grouch O'Hara...
Let's show him we
can have some fun.
Poor old monkey.
Bet O'Hara never
bought him a drink.
Shh. Come on, follow me.
You better eat something.
I can't.
How could I let
Mr. O'Hara talk me
into doing that new act tonight?
He's a fast talker.
To think of me letting Joe
stand up there and be a...
A target,
a clown...
for all those awful people.
I'll never do it again.
You bet you won't.
That's too dangerous.
There, you see?
I told you I could find him.
Look at him.
Very sad.
Isn't havin' any fun.
He needs a drink.
Make him feel good,
like us.
Come on, fella.
Won't you, uh...
Won't you join us, Mr. Young?
It's good for you.
Forget your troubles.
Come on, that's a sport.
This is good stuff.
Watch me.
Ahhh, good.
See?
Now you take it.
Come on.
Don't you wanna feel good?
Aw, try it.
It'll grow hair on your chest.
Thattaboy. Come on.
That's it. There.
You think he'll like it?
Of course he'll like it.
Just what he needs.
Come on, try it.
He doesn't know
what to do with it.
Hey, chump. Watch me.
He caught on. Look at that.
He drinks like a gentleman.
Look at him pour it down.
He likes it all right.
Here's lookin' at ya,
Mr. Joseph Young.
Whee! He wants more.
Why don't you give it
to him. I gave him mine.
Okay, big boy.
We're showin' him a good time.
Sure. We're good sports.
And Mr. Young's a good sport.
That's right, Mr. Young.
Look at that. Two bottles.
Can ya imagine the
size of his hangover?
Oh, brother.
What a headache he's gonna have.
I'd like to see
O'Hara throw him out.
Please stop worrying.
I won't let O'Hara
talk you out of it.
And just to make
sure that he doesn't,
I'll stand on the pier
until your ship is out of sight.
Oh, that's wonderful.
I wish I could make
Joe understand
we're really going home.
But aren't you coming too?
Huh?
But if you don't, that
would spoil everything.
You're always saying
what a wonderful place
my farm is.
You mean, you
don't want to go back?
Listen, Jill, you can't
go around asking guys
to go to Africa with you.
I don't.
I'm asking you.
Well, of course, I wanna
go any place you go,
but... I didn't figure
you felt like that.
Do you?
Of course, I do.
Great day in the mornin'.
Oh...
Excuse, please.
Jumpin' catfish.
What a thirst.
Don't you wish
you could do that?
He's just a hog.
He doesn't leave any for us.
That's gratitude.
I'll bet you he could drink
up all the liquor in this joint.
Well, I'm not gonna
buy him any more.
He's drunk.
Disgusting.
Listen, Mr. Young,
if you can't handle your liquor,
you shouldn't drink.
You drank all our good
liquor, you big moocher.
You ought to be ashamed.
What, again?
No, lay off, will ya?
You drank it all.
I'll teach ya.
Drink all our liquor, will ya?
Hey!
He'll get out.
Help!
Help!
Look out! Help!
Help!
Look out! Look out!
Get out of the way!
Take it easy, will you?
Please, don't rush.
Please, don't panic.
Take it easy, will
you? Don't run.
Take it easy.
Help. Aah!
Help. Help!
What's happened? Joe's loose.
He's gone crazy.
Help me get in. Come on.
That ape tried to kill me.
Hear that?
Police.
They'll shoot Joe.
Keep them out.
Give me just a minute.
Joe!
Joe!
Stop this.
Stop it, Joe.
Stop that, Joe.
Come on.
Come on, Joe.
Please get up, Joe.
All right, break
it up. Break it up.
Wait a minute, boys, will ya?
Take it easy, will you, fellas?
Out of the way.
Wait a minute.
Hurry, Joe.
They're shooting the lions.
Joe.
Oh, no.
Your Honor,
I am not unsympathetic
to Miss Young.
But in view of the
destruction and panic
already caused by
this dangerous animal,
I cannot allow sentiment
to influence me.
Again I submit that the court
order should be carried out.
I'm very sorry, Miss Young,
but he must be shot.
He'll never break
out again, lady.
Them new bars
will hold anything.
Joe. There isn't
anything I can do, Joe.
I tried, but they
wouldn't listen.
Gregg and I were gonna
take you back home.
It was nice back there
at home, wasn't it?
Nobody hated us.
Nobody wanted to...
kill...
Now, lady, you don't
wanna act like that.
You don't wanna be down here
when they come to shoot him.
Look, you go and find
O'Hara and the young fella.
They're likely
upstairs in the office.
Go on, now.
That's a good girl.
Well, it's after 8:00.
Where's Schultz
and his court order?
I don't like this job much.
It's just like
shooting a mad dog.
Well, let's get it done.
I got a date tonight.
Chin up, kid.
Max has a scheme.
I don't know what,
but we're not licked yet.
But where did they go?
I don't know. But
you can count on Max.
Those men are coming.
They'll shoot Joe.
We've got a plan, Jill.
We'll get Joe out.
You're gonna get
him out of the state?
Out of the state?
Out of the country.
Joe's going back to Africa.
Oh, you mean it?
Listen, honey, I've been
doing a lot of thinking.
If Joe gets shot, it's my fault.
You and Joe don't belong here.
I talked you into this, and
it's up to me to get you out.
I'll get you back
home if I go to jail for it.
Oh.
We paid the captain of a
freighter down at the harbor.
He promised us not to sail
until 6:00 in the morning.
But how are we
gonna get Joe out?
There's a policeman down there.
I got a plan. It'll take
split-second timing.
We've all gotta work
together, and fast. Now, listen...
Hello, Moran.
Just came down to take
my last look at poor old Joe.
Okay by me.
Just keep that girl out of here.
They'll be here to
shoot him in a minute.
Too bad.
I got a lot of money
tied up in you.
Goodbye, Joe.
I should have left you in
Africa where you belong.
Ah! Ah!
The old heart.
Help me.
Help.
Upstairs.
To my office.
Easy now. Easy
now. You'll be all right.
Ah. Ah. My office.
My medicine.
Take it easy, now. I got you.
Ah.
Good evening, O'Hara.
What's the matter, Moran?
Why aren't you down in the
basement guarding the ape?
He took sick. I had to help him.
My heart. Sit down. No, thanks.
Here's the court order. We'll
go down and get the job done.
No, don't go.
Wait. I got a date.
But I haven't read
the court order.
Well, there's
nothing wrong with it.
You coming with us?
Oh, no. My heart.
The strain. I...
All right. Come on.
Let's go this way. It's shorter.
This won't take long.
Getting kind of careless,
aren't you, Moran?
Hey! He's gone.
Hurry, Joe, get in.
Hey, you, stop!
They got in a white van! Get
to a phone. O'Hara's office.
Schultz wants
you up in my office.
Right in here.
O'Hara.
Police headquarters.
Operator. Police headquarters.
Operator! Wake up! Wake up!
Schultz. Here's a tip off.
A map of Las Vegas.
They're gettin' out of the state.
Here I am, Schultz. Huh?
O'Hara said you wanted me.
O'Hara?
Operator! Oper...
Oh, I'll get that
guy. Get to a phone!
Get to a phone.
O'Hara ought to catch
up along here somewhere.
Watch out for him.
Hey, take a look at this.
Get to a phone. Turn
in a general alarm.
Hold it.
Hope the kids made
it. I'll take a look.
Here they come.
So long, Windy. Be seeing ya.
Step on it, Gregg.
I gotta get some
air in that front tire.
Give us some air in the
left front. Got a slow leak.
You want I should
change your wheel?
No. I'm in a hurry.
They're in a big white van,
probably heading for Las Vegas.
Calling all cars.
Escaped gorilla in large
white van headed north.
Animal very dangerous.
Shoot on sight.
Fine, it worked. They
think we're headed north.
What happened? What was that?
I don't know,
but Joe's all right.
Okay, Schultz, we go north, huh?
Those roads are well-covered.
That map may be one of
O'Hara's tricks. We go south.
What you got?
One for the tank, sergeant,
and has he got the horrors.
Runnin' up and down the
road, yellin' like a banshee.
Take him back. I'll book
him when he's sober.
Hey, hold on. That's
my old man's lingo.
Get me headquarters.
Uh, Captain O'Toole?
This is Obrinski.
Ya, we just got a
report on the gorilla.
This is the real thing!
Calling all cars.
Escaped gorilla
reported at service station.
Duane and Tilford.
Hey, that's not far from here.
Repeat: Escaped gorilla
reported at service station.
Duane and Tilford.
Uh-oh. They got us spotted.
They know we're headed south.
What'll we do?
Look out!
What do you think you're
doin'? Wanna get us all killed?
Who you yellin' at?
Get off of the road.
You asked for it!
I'll move the truck.
Jill. Get Joe out.
What's the idea?
How much gas has he got?
Huh? Oh, I get it.
Half a tank.
Help Jill.
Right.
Hey, you seen a big white van?
Sure did. Say, there's
something funny about that outfit.
Going south?
Yeah.
That's it.
Hurry, Joe. Hurry.
Get in, Joe. Get in.
Take that road. It's a
back way to the harbor.
I'll see you at the ship.
I hope so.
There it is.
O'Hara. What are you doing here?
Was I goin' too fast?
Come out of there.
You thought you'd put
one over on me, didn't you?
This is a great indignity.
I demand an explanation.
Shut up. Open those doors.
Wait! What are you gonna
do? Shoot that gorilla.
Don't open it. There's
nothing. Don't open it.
Get out.
Don't open it! You'll be sorry!
You'll be sorry!
You'll get hurt!
Ready, boys.
Open the door.
Hey, where's my truck?
Somebody stole my truck!
You smart aleck. Now
you got the gorilla in a truck.
What are you saying?
Where did they go?
None of your business.
Come with me!
You want him, too? For what?
Listen, O'Hara, you're
obstructing justice.
Where's that gorilla? You
better start talking, O'Hara.
Oh, I think I'm gonna
have a heart attack.
Fine. Have it in there.
Turn around. Back
to that crossroad.
That's where they went.
I wonder how long
Mr. O'Hara can hold them.
I don't know, but we
better get off this road.
I wonder where that
fool thinks he's going?
Hang on!
Get out, Joe.
Come on, Joe. Push.
Like this, Joe. Push.
A truck just went down there.
That must be it.
Push, Joe. Push.
Jill, here they come.
There's the gorilla. Shoot!
Get in, Joe.
No, you'll hit the girl.
Get the tires.
Come on, you. Push.
I will not.
Go in.
Two more. Two
more children upstairs.
Jill!
Jill!
Children, where are you?
Jill!
Gregg! Gregg!
Get to the roof.
Joe!
Joe! Joe! Joe!
Joe, in here.
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Joe!
Look.
Go back, Joe. Go up!
There's a baby up
there. Go up, Joe.
Joe, go up!
My poor Joe.
It's all right, kid.
There's nobody in the
world gonna shoot Joe now.
No, no, no. It isn't big enough.
Max O'Hara.
I didn't know you
were back in New York.
Don't you read the papers?
I've been back for months.
Hiya, Max. I got 200
girls for you to look at.
They'll be at the pool
tomorrow morning, 10:00.
Okay, but they all gotta
swim like fish. Sure.
It's gonna be the greatest water
show the world has ever seen.
Singers, dancers,
jugglers, acrobats.
All in the water up to here.
I can get you a great
act. It could work on a raft.
What? Monkeys.
Oh, Nix. Cut it out, will ya?
See you later.
Hey, what is this?
I got a surprise for you, Maxie.
Well, what is it? Hurry it up.
I got a million things to do.
You've got time for this.
Wait till you see it.
Hey.
Look at that.
The kids told me
to spring it on you.
Crawford took it.
He went up there to visit 'em.
Hi, Jill.
Hey, they said, "Hello, Max."
Yipe.
And they lived
happily ever after.
I sure hope so.
Oh, they will. They're back
home where they belong.