Goin' to Town (1935) Movie Script
(Gunshots)
Buck Gonzales
and his outft.
He's a bad one. We'd
better be moseying along.
Right.
Come on, gang.
Come on, boys.
Boy, will I tip
'em over tonight.
Hello, Toby.
Hi, Butch.
Drinks for the crowd.
Okay, Toby.
Bourbon for me.
Make mine scotch.
A little more
bourbon for me.
Shot of rye.
A mug of beer.
Double whiskey.
That rounds all sight.
That sounds all right.
Give me a "wouble diskey"...
Oh, give me a Coca Cola.
(Boisterous Laughter)
Where's Cleo?
She's around somewhere.
She's a grand girl.
You'd better watch out, Buck.
Cleo's plenty popular.
You ain't got no claim
staked out on her.
You ain't married
to her.
Married? No, I ain't
never asked her.
Boss, they say
that fve minutes with her...
and a guy's lucky to get
away with his vaccination.
Cut it.
What's the matter,
baby?
Don't you like me anymore?
Sure.
I'm just relaxing.
Hey, honey, when I
make love, do I make love?
What? Are you asking me
or telling me?
Say you love me, baby.
Why should I?
What excuse has
a gal like you for
running around single?
I was born that way.
You know, I'd like to take
you away from all this.
All this?
Oh, I get ya.
Yeah, for a long time I was
ashamed of the way I lived.
You mean to say
you reformed?
No, I got over being ashamed.
Okay, what are you trying to do?
Flag a train?
Cleo, Buck Gonzales
is downstairs...
and looking
all over for you.
It's a good thing
he didn't look in here.
Come on. Let's go,
or you'll compromise me.
Hey, what's the rush?
Where's the fre?
In your eyes, big boy,
in your eyes.
Hello, Cleo.
How about it?
See you later.
Hello, Cleo.
How about a dance?
See you later, boy.
Say, let's you and I
melt into this music.
All right, sizzling man.
Got a man, what a man
when he comes to town
The sheriff leaves
the neighborhood
He's a bad man
But he loves so good
He's a wicked man
But he loves so good
There ain't a frail
Or a jail
That could ever hold him
He's seven kinds
of dynamite
He's the wrong man
But he loves me right
He's the wrong man
But he loves me right
He's wanted in Tacoma
and Oklahoma
'Frisco
Charlie claims
He was put away
in Santa Fe
For robbin'JesseJames
There ain't a pal or a gal
That could ever hold him
He'd do you dirty
if he could
He's a bad man
But he loves so good
So keen, so mean
so tough, so rough
So good
Oh, swell.
(Cleo)
Oh, do it.!
Hello, Cleo.
I been looking for you.
Hey, wait a minute.
Beat it, you.
Beat it where?
Always clowning, huh?
Come here.
I want to talk to you.
Cowboy still knocking
'em over, huh?
Any other dame,
I wouldn't give a hoot.
When it comes to you,
I'm dynamite.
Yes, and I'm your match.
You know, I been doing a lot
of thinking about you lately.
Must be awfully tired.
What are
they doing now?
If there was music,
I'd say they was dancing.
Oh!
You know I always took
what I wanted.
I guess the boys
will give me the laugh,
but I want you so much,
I want to marry you.
Well, that's
darn white of you.
I mean it, honey.
I want to marry you.
Marriage? That will be
a new kind of racket for me.
I'm rich.
I'll give you everything.
Yes, everything I own:
my ranch, the whole works.
Certainly make
it sound attractive.
Then say you'll do it?
I'll tell you what I'll do.
I'll roll you whether
I do or I don't.
What do you say?
It's a go.
Ladies frst.
Oh, thank you.
Let me get this straight.
If I win, I don't marry you,
but I get that strip
of land on the Delta.
And if you lose,
you marry me.
Yes, and I get
everything you've got.
Right.
Will you put it
in writing?
Sure, sure. I promise.
Wow. This is my lucky day.
Well, you took me.
And you're
all mine now, honey.
Well, what's happening?
(Chuckles)
She's got him
"toped, ride"..."ripe, toed"...
She's got him tied, roped
and "bready" for "randing"...
randy for bedding...
She's got him ready.
You ain't scared of me
'cause they say I'm a bad man?
I'm a good woman
for a bad man.
We'll get married tonight.
I'll get the justice
of the peace out of bed.
Wait a minute.
Don't rush me.
What's the matter?
It's going to take me
two weeks to get my trousseau.
Your what?
Wedding clothes to you.
You know, I'm a girl
that likes nice things.
Two weeks is
a long time to wait.
Well, I'll see what
I can do about it.
Set 'em up.
The drinks are on me.
We're celebrating, folks.
Two weeks from today,
Cleo and me are
going to be married.
(Cheering)
Speech! Speech! Speech!
Speech! Speech! Speech!
Well, I'm a woman
of very few words
but lots of action.
(Cheering)
Well, hello, Sheriff.
just in time to join us
in a little drink.
I don't drink
with a cattle rustler.
Oh, I thought cattle rustling
was stopped in these here parts.
That's what a lot
of people think,
but it ain't
never stopped...
with fellas like
Buck Gonzales around.
(Laughing)
That's right. Laugh.
Laugh while you can.
But someday I'm going to
get you and get you right.
Oh, Buck ain't got nothing
bad on his mind but me.
Excuse me a minute, baby.
I want to talk to the sheriff.
Where you going,
Cleo?
Be right back, boys.
Say, I hear you're going
to marry Buck Gonzales.
How'd you ever get him?
I just won him
in a crap game.
(Mooing)
The sheriff!
Open the gate and
stampede these steers.
I came here from the east
four years ago.
I don't know anything
about Buck Gonzales's
outside transactions,
but I can assure you, Sheriff,
that I have kept the books of
this ranch perfectly straight.
Oh, I don't doubt you.
I've been foreman
here for fve years.
None of us boys know
about this business.
There's a car coming
up the road now.
It must be her.
This is going to be
a terrible shock to her
on her wedding day.
Yeah.
Hello, Sheriff. Awfully nice of you
to come to my wedding.
What's the matter
with you boys?
I thought you were
going to greet me
with some wild shooting.
Uh, pardon me, Cleo,
but there's a reason...
and it ain't going
to be easy to explain it
on your wedding day.
You don't mean something
happened to Buck.
Yes, miss. I'm sorry,
but it couldn't be helped.
Oh. Show me where he is.
I feel sorry for her.
Yeah.
May I offer
my condolences?
It's been a good deal
of a shock to us all.
Yeah. I made a bargain,
and I was going
to stick to it.
I don't keep souvenirs.
Maybe you'd like this.
What is it?
It's an agreement
between Buck and me.
I guess it's
the frst time he
ever agreed with anyone.
Why, that's his signature.
Yeah. He signed it,
if that's what you mean,
and the sheriff sealed it.
I'm not so sure.
This says that
in consideration of your
consenting to marry him...
Buck signs over
all his property to you.
Yeah, but he
gets shot frst.
You kept your part
of the bargain.
You did consent?
I certainly did. Twice.
Hmm. Well, then I think
this is a matter
for the law to decide.
You don't mean that l...
Well, that will help
pay for my feelings.
Well, Miss Borden,
after due deliberation,
the court has decided
that all the holdings
and properties...
of the deceased,
Buck Gonzales,
belong to you.
You've acted in good faith,
and you've done your best
to fulfll your bargain.
judge, wherever
there's a man concerned,
I always do my best.
Now, as one of the richest
women in our state,
let me advise you
to look out for crooks.
You let the crooks
look out for themselves.
Well, what's next
on the program?
Well, the next is for you
to check over these.
You check them over.
Oh, I can't do that.
You see, this is
my fnal accounting
for the Gonzales estate;
and if it's satisfactory,
then my work is through.
What do you mean "through"?
Well, I've fnished my job.
Can you imagine
this guy, judge?
After he gets me
into the big money,
he wants to walk out on me.
It's time for me
to get back east.
I'm going to pay you
a salary that'll be...
positively indecent
for you to turn down.
Very kind of you.
What do you say?
All right, I suppose
I'll have to stay...
and look after the cattle
and the men for you.
just the cattle.
I'll take care of the men.
We've covered quite
a few miles, Miss Cleo.
Oh, I'm used to that.
Only on the dance fioor,
it was my feet that hurt.
I guess you've seen
about all the ranch now,
except the oil feld.
Oh, I was over
there yesterday.
Yeah? Everything suit ya?
Mmm. Especially
that good-looking boss.
You mean Carrington,
the Englishman.
Is that what he is?
Kind of thought that
body looked imported.
You give him
good ride today.
Yesterday, no good.
Ug.
Nice animal.
That's Cactus, the fastest
horse in the west. Buck was
going to race him this winter.
just a little gun shy,
Miss Cleo.
Ride him with a frecracker,
and he'd beat Man O' War.
Oh, yeah?
Hey, didn't I tell you fellas
not to shoot guns...
in front of that horse?
It'd be all right
if they wouldn't scare him.
After he knows you better,
he'll follow you around
like a dog.
Well, I hope he don't
take a notion and
jump up in my lap.
Sorry not to bring
Mr. Carrington back with me.
He couldn't come.
You mean he refused?
Well, uh, no,
not exactly that.
He objected to coming
while he was working
on the oil wells.
Oh, well,
I'll remove those.
The oil wells?
No, the objections.
I want you to pay
particular attention to this.
You know, I'm leaving
in a few days, and you'll
have to carry on without me.
Where is the company
sending you now,
to Siberia?
No, just Buenos Aires.
If these gushers come in
the way we hope,
Gonzales's heiress will be
one of the richest women
in the world.
I don't suppose she'd know
what to do with it.
Do you know her?
Seen her, heard her.
Impressed?
I'm afraid she's
rather crude oil.
(Metal Clanging)
Get a good
chisel edge on it.
Get it right out to gauge.
Hey, handsome!
The lady's calling you.
Yes, I heard her.
She wants to talk to you.
Sorry, I'm too busy.
He's too busy.
Oh, he wants to be coaxed.
Uh, uh, no...
I know what I'm doing.
(Gunshot)
Look here. What do you
mean by shooting at me?
I don't happen to be
a target, you know, not even
for somebody like you.
Ooh, what do you
know about me?
just what I see,
and that's quite suffcient.
Well, you're easily satisfed.
Well, what do
you want with me?
Nothing yet.
You possess
an extraordinary
sense of humor.
Yes, and that ain't all.
Well, I'm afraid you'll
have to excuse me.
I'm rather busy for this
sort of chitchat.
Oh, English, huh?
Yes. Do you mind?
(English Accent)
No, I rather like it.
Give me room, boys.
Put that ten-inch bit
into the furnace.
(Laughing)
Chitchat.
(Laughing)
You know, I like that guy.
You can hardly hope to win
a man, treating him that way.
Oh, yeah?
Say, listen. As long as
he's drilling holes
in my property,
I want to know
what it's all about.
And you see that he gets
over to my place tonight
and brings his blueprints.
All right, Miss Cleo.
I'll check up
on that guy.
(Big Band Music On Phonograph)
Hello, boys.
Good evening.
What about them
2,000 head of cattle
for Chicago?
All right, let 'em go.
Yes, ma'am.
Well, you look
very charming.
As good as
an oil well?
Oil well?
There's a guy dropping in
that ain't got anything else
on his mind.
Oh, Carrington.
He's coming to make a report.
After he leaves, I might
be able to give you one.
My dear, I'm afraid you
don't quite understand
about Carrington.
He's a man, ain't he?
Well, yes.
Well, that's all
I got to know.
What I mean to say is he's
the type of person who would
only be deeply interested...
in someone in his own
social stratum.
Stratum? What's that?
Something I ain't got?
If you'll forgive my saying so,
there's a certain amount
of, well, background...
that you haven't had
the opportunity of acquiring.
Oh, you mean I ain't
exactly a lady.
Mm-hmm.
Never mind. Our little
bet still goes.
All right, but I'm afraid
you're going to lose.
Say, I'll make him forget
he ever saw a stratum.
Good evening.
Well, we'll agree
on that anyway. Come in.
I brought everything
you asked for.
So I see.
Well, uh, shall we
get down to business?
Yeah, sit down.
Thank you.
Cigarette?
No, thanks.
Drink?
No, thank you.
What? No vices?
I'm afraid we aren't
getting anywhere.
Mmm, did you
notice that too?
Go ahead, go ahead.
Now, this map represents
your entire property.
This curved portion is
the main body, and this is
the undeveloped territory.
We'll have to do
something about that.
Uh, these shaded areas
are those indicated...
in the geological survey
as being oil bearing.
You amaze me.
Quite interesting.
Quite interesting.
These circles mark
the location of the wells
drilled to date.
As you can see,
we've covered the entire
feld very thoroughly.
Isn't it possible there's
something you've overlooked?
Positively not.
Everything that looked
in the least encouraging
have been taken care of,
and I can assure you
that all this property you
are getting the most out of.
How can you be so sure?
Look for yourself.
Why, you'd be surprised
at the things that
don't show up on a map.
Not if you know
how to read them.
Everything on this property
that's at all worthwhile
is right here on this paper.
Well, that's encouraging.
So you do understand?
Yeah.
Come on. Why don't
you release those brakes?
Brakes? I don't know
what you mean.
No? Well, you know
I was Buck Gonzales's chase,
don't you? You heard of him.
Yes, I knew the bandit.
Bandit?
Oh, you're one of those guys
with principles, eh?
Kind of different, ain't you?
Look here.
You can't expect me
to be very sociable...
after the crude way
you treated me today.
Oh, I'll admit
I was a little crude,
but you like me.
I admire
your conceit.
I know.
You been used to dames
that serve pink tea...
and stick out
their little fngers
when they drink it,
but I like you anyway.
You know, this is the frst
time I ever came in contact
with a woman like you.
Well, if I can help it,
it won't be the last.
You know, I can be
different if I want to.
You ain't seen
my better side.
You're a dangerous woman.
Thanks.
You look good to me too.
Come here.
What's the matter?
You afraid of me?
Afraid of you?
Yeah.
Oh, uh, hello, gents.
I'm sorry, Miss Cleo.
That's all right.
Why, you guys should
never bet with me.
This kind of stuff
is my specialty.
You seem to be having
a delightful time
at my expense.
Would you mind telling
me what it's all about?
Ooh, yes, yes, yes.
These gentlemen and I
had a little bet that
you couldn't be made...
Made a fool of.
Is that it?
Well, you succeeded nobly,
didn't you?
I got to get this signed,
please, ma'am.
All I need is a little more time
to work on that guy.
Yes.
Thank you, ma'am.
The trouble is I'm afraid
you won't have the opportunity.
No?
He's going away.
Going away?
Well, why didn't you tell me?
Where's he going?
His company's sending him
to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires? You mean
down in South America,
where the races are.
I been reading
about that in here.
There. Is she a lady?
Mrs. Crane Brittany?
I should say that she was.
He'll be fnding a lot of them
down there, won't he?
Naturally.
Well, he'll fnd one
he don't expect.
What do you mean?
I'm gonna take a shot
at this lady business,
and you got to help me.
- I'll do everything I can.
- It'll take more than that.
First step to my education's
gonna be an ocean trip.
To, uh, Buenos Aires?
Yes, and I'm going
to put that horse Cactus
in the International Sweepstake.
That's a surprise.
Do you consider yourself
a good judge of horsefiesh?
I don't know.
I never ate any.
There's a big difference
in this dump and the joint
I used to work in.
Not "dump." This place.
Well, it's the same thing.
Do you wish a table?
Where are they
taking the bets
for tomorrow's races?
Oh, that's
in the bar, madame.
That's a good place for it.
Lead on, big boy,
lead on.
Who is she?
Haven't you heard?
No.
You don't say.
Which one of them
dames is a lady?
Never point.
They're all model ladies.
I guess these guys
must be gentlemen.
They all got white shirts on.
Clothes alone
don't make the gentleman.
I've found that out.
Here you are, madame.
Ten on Montezuma.
500 on Montezuma.
Tres cientos pesos
on Montezuma.
200 on Bonnie Lassie.
500 on Montezuma.
Montezuma seems to be
head man around here.
Yes, evidently
the favorite.
I'll put a stop to that.
1,000 plasters on Cactus.
Mil pesos
por Cactus.
Cactus,
the American horse?
Yeah.
Oh, waiter, give me
a shot of snake...
Two creme de cocoas, please.
Yeah, that's what I meant.
Vodka.
Vodka, what's that?
A name of a horse or a drink?
That, madame,
is a famous Russian drink.
You think of vodka,
you think of Russia.
And when you drink it,
you think of everything.
I don't need vodka for that.
Oh, excuse me. Permit
me to introduce myself.
I am Vladimir Stepanovich Zanin.
Oh, you don't say?
Well, my name's a couple
of inches shorter than yours.
I'm Cleo Borden,
and this is Mr. Winslow.
Happy to meet you.
I beg your pardon, Cleo.
Save your dignity.
It's all in fun. Well...
Say, ain't that the dame
in the magazine?
Uh, yes.
Mrs. Crane Brittany.
Who's the bullfghter
she's got in tow?
He's not a bullfghter.
He's also a Russian.
But I want you to understand
there are Russians and Russians.
You don't care
for him, huh?
You're right.
Too bad. He looks
like quite a gent.
Gentleman.
That's all right.
I was just abbreviatin'.
300 on Montezuma.
1 00 on Viceroy.
Yes, ma'am.
2,000 on Bonnie
Lassie, please.
Five grand on Cactus,
right on the nostril.
My dear young lady, aren't
you a trifie overoptimistic
about that horse?
No, honey,
I'm just being conservative.
But Bonnie Lassie's
a Derby winner.
To me, a Derby is just a hat.
Well, you'll fnd out
the difference tomorrow.
That calls for a side bet.
Name your figure.
Of course, if you want
to be so foolish.
Shall we say 1 0,000
at prevailing odds?
Make it 20, and I'll call it a deal.
That's satisfactory.
We'll settle it
at the track tomorrow.
All right, I'll trust you.
Oh, cigarette me,
Cossack.
It's a pleasure
to be of service
to la blonde Americaine.
Mmm.
You call your shots,
don't ya?
Come, Ivan.
We must be going.
Uh, buenas noches.
Same to you.
Hasta manana.
I didn't know
you spoke Spanish.
Don't think I worked
in Tijuana for nothin'.
At the stables, where
the horses for tomorrow's
race are quartered,
there's a certain horse
in stall eight...
that positively must
be kept from running
in tomorrow's sweepstakes.
Apart from the money
I should lose if
that horse should win,
his owner needs a lesson
in keeping her place
that she won't forget.
Should you enjoy
being richer
by a few thousand?
Now you interest me.
You'll do it?
Why not?
And now's the time
to do it.
You'll get out here.
Stop the car, Rogers.
The stables
aren't far from here.
You may decide for yourself
what means you wish to employ.
It will be done,
but, uh, didn't we
speak about money?
The, uh, rest tomorrow.
(Horse Whinnying)
(Whinnying)
Yeah, show me
the silver one.
Bien, madame.
I hope you're satisfed
with your gowns.
Everything else seems
to be going smoothly.
Have you heard anything
about Carrington?
I hope I ain't doin'
all this for nothin'.
Oh, he's here all right.
I've made discreet inquiries.
You think he'd be
at the races tomorrow?
I shouldn't be surprised.
I hope you're right.
You imagine me falling
for that guy?
And I'm supposed
to be a smart dame
that knows all the answers.
And I guess the answer
to that is that there's
no one too smart for love.
Good night, my dear.
Good night, Winslow.
(Trumpet)
(Starting Bell Rings)
(Crowd Cheering)
Montezuma. 500 pesos.
Thank you.
(Speaking Russian)
(Humming)
No, don't.
No? Oh, pardon me.
Oh, hello. Madame,
I'm so thrilled at
seeing you again.
So nice.
For one kiss of your lips,
I would give half
of my life.
See me tomorrow.
I'll kiss you twice.
Bonjour, Ivan, bonjour.
Presentez-moi,
mais presentez-moi.
Si, si. May I introduce
Captain Du Pont,
famous soldier of fortune?
Oh, a hero.
Correct, madame.
Madame, Lieutenant Mendoza,
Senor Alvarez.
How are you, boys?
I'm sorry.
I didn't get your name.
Well, that's not your fault.
You tried hard enough.
Where have I seen
your lovely face before?
Same place you see it now.
Hmm, there's
one in a million,
fguratively speaking.
She's that much-talked-about
cattle queen who was going
to run Cactus.
Oh, yes. I've heard of her.
They struck oil on her ranch.
She's worth millions.
Shocking
what sort of people
have money nowadays.
Mrs. Brittany.
May I speak
to you alone?
Fletcher, I'll join
you later at the bar.
I want to explain.
Isn't that Cactus?
That's what
I want to explain.
Trying to carry out your orders,
I got into trouble.
I was unsuccessful.
Yes, so I see.
Sorry, boys,
but this is private.
Well, how's
everything, huh?
Cactus no sleep last night.
Me think him catch cold.
Caught cold?
That would have
to happen now.
Come here.
Listen, I'm not taking any
chances around here after
what happened last night.
There's an extra bonus
for you if you'll beat Cactus.
I don't care how you do it.
Anything goes.
Remember, you stand
at the three-quarter pole
and keep your eye on me.
Yes, lady.
Here, Senor Carrington.
Rub Montezuma's nose
for good luck.
Remember you are wearing
the Lopez colors.
Do them honor.
Si, senor.
Listen, Laughing Eagle.
Remember you're
wearing my colors.
So bring home the bacon.
(Laughing Eagle)
Ug.
Hmm, fancy meeting you
in Buenos Aires.
The astonishment is mutual.
I'm glad we've got
that much in common.
Still keep on the brakes?
Quien es esta mujer?
No la conozco.
Well, it's been awfully
nice to see you,
but I'm afraid I have
to join my party.
Don't skid. Yeah!
A friend?
Yes.
(Trumpet Call)
(Band Playing March)
Where's he sitting?
Box next to us,
my dear.
That's great.
Billetes, caballero?
Program?
Mm-hmm.
Would you mind?
Thank you.
Who are you playing?
Montezuma, of course.
I thought so. Too bad.
You're gonna lose.
What's that?
Who's going to lose?
Yeah, you too.
I bet you
50 grand even money
that Montezuma don't win.
What means "50 grand"?
Dollars to you...
50,000 of them.
Oh, papa, take her.
Yeah, try
and get me.
Oh, madame.
I will bet with you.
That's perfect.
Why, don't
be foolish, Cleo...
I should say, Miss Borden.
I know what
I'm doing, honey...
I should say, uh,
Mr. Carrington.
Well, it's your money.
Bravo.
You're a grand sport.
If I only had
the right to lead you
to your true greatness.
Yeah, that ain't
a bad idea.
Hiya, pal.
How 'bout that
little bet?
It's satisfactory.
Isn't that your
boyfriend with her?
Yes, the traitor.
Glasses.
Certainly.
Thank you.
That's all right.
(Bell Clangs)
Plota, frst;
Montezuma, second;
Bonnie Lassie, third,
running easily.
Cactus coming up
on the inside.
Did you see that?
Yes, I get it.
Come on, Cactus!
You can still win!
(Cheering)
And therefore,
it is a great privilege
and a great honor...
to extend
to Miss Cleo Borden...
not only our heartiest
congratulations,
but also on behalf...
of true fellow sportsmen
the world over.
I am sure Miss Borden
will like to say...
a few words to us.
Oh, delighted.
(Applause)
This ought to be amusing.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I had a swell speech
all fgured out on paper,
but I left it at home
on the piano.
I certainly appreciate you
throwing this party for me,
and as far as the success
of me and my horse goes,
all I can say is we came,
we saw, we conquered.
Thank you.
I gave 'em class,
didn't I?
Ivan, you seem
to have money tonight.
Where did you get it?
Ah, that's my secret.
To your, uh,
la blonde Americana.
And to her millions,
which will be soon mine.
You are lucky, Ivan.
You have got what you
have always been after.
Tres bien. A woman
like her should be proud
of getting Ivan Valadov.
Look here, sir.
When you speak of Miss Borden,
be careful what you say.
Don't make me
laugh, senor.
You are doing pretty
well yourself with
the rich Senorita Lopez.
I suppose her millions
do not interest you.
You swine!
Someday you will pay for this.
I thought you
was a gentlemen.
Fighting in a barroom,
smacking around my friend.
Your friend, eh?
Yes. What's it to you?
Oh, nothing. Only
I pick my friends.
Yes, to pieces.
Come on, Ivan.
My darling.
My sweet.
My lovely one.
Never mind that.
I got all the earl I want.
Darling, I just found out
that it's you I'm in love with.
You are the only one
for me after all.
After all what?
Oh, darling, I love you.
I love you.
I must have you.
Marry me.
Now listen, Ivan.
You're all right
to play around with,
but as a husband,
you'd get in my hair.
But, darling...
Besides, we're
intellectual opposites.
What do you mean?
Well, I'm intellectual,
and you're opposite.
I am an aristocrat
and the backbone of my family.
Your family
ought to see
a chiropractor.
Say, where do you
think you're going?
I don't think that
should interest you.
Oh, yes, it does.
I got plenty to say to you.
I'd rather you said it
to that Russian friend
of yours.
You seem very devoted
to him, and you and I
have nothing in common.
What do you mean?
Ain't I worth millions?
Ain't I climbin'
the social ladder? Ain't I
mixin' with swell people?
I can get anything
money can buy.
What more do you want?
Certainly
not your money.
There are a lot
of people who think
the way you do,
but you're sadly mistaken
about the importance
of wealth.
There happen to be a few things
beyond money.
Yeah? For instance?
Natural good breeding,
for one thing.
Culture, for another.
You'd like to have
my ancestors go over and
come back on the Mayflower.
No. I'm simply
making clear to you what
my own standards are...
and what I'm accustomed
to expect from people
I associate with.
When you got plenty of money,
you can get any kind of friends
you want.
You mean parasites,
like your friend Ivan.
Leave my friends out of this.
Then leave me
out of it too.
I can do that.
Why do I have
to like that guy?
Ooh, there you are.
I've been looking for you.
Listen, Winslow, I got
to get a good name.
A what?
I got to be a lady now
if it kills me and you too.
Ain't there some quick way
without a lot of red tape?
If it's social
position you want,
there's always marriage.
Well, that's perfect.
You fnd me a guy
with a good name,
blue blood in his veins and
red ink in his bank book,
and I'll put a deposit
on him tonight.
Well, there's
a man not so active,
but he's a bachelor.
The legs were
beautifully carved.
Clinton Hungerford.
He collects antiques.
Do you think he'd last
till I got him home?
Number eight, black.
Oh, I win!
Any more checks,
Mr. Colton?
Yes. Yes.
Why don't you stop,
old man?
Don't worry.
My luck will change.
(Speaks French)
All bets down.
Are you playing,
Miss Borden?
Yeah, I want to take a crack
at it. 5,000, please.
Very well.
1 8, red.
Quatorze, rouge.
Any more checks,
Mr. Colton?
I'm through.
Faites vos jeux,
Mesdames et Messieurs.
Place your bets.
Too bad, Colton.
Your luck was
miserable tonight.
Yeah, I'm broke.
(Woman Laughing)
I wouldn't do that
if I were you.
Why not?
Give me that.
Give it to me.
You've had bad luck tonight,
haven't you?
Yeah, they cleaned me.
Sit down.
I want to talk to you.
It may sound
a little odd at frst,
but I want you to listen.
How would you like
to step into a fortune?
Are you trying to be funny?
On the contrary,
I'm quite serious.
I'll be frank with you.
I came here to make a deal.
A deal?
Yes. The Colton name
and social position
for a generous fortune.
Colton name?
Fortune?
Oh, I see what you mean,
but it's out of the question.
I couldn't do
a thing like that.
Ah... too bad.
Wait a minute.
Who is she?
Miss Cleo Borden,
the oil millionairess.
28, black.
She wins again,
Morgan.
This is the most
embarrassing position
I've ever been in.
I feel like an idiot.
On the contrary,
you ought to feel
yourself rather fortunate.
If you'll excuse me,
I'll tell Miss Borden
that you're here.
If you don't mind,
I think I'll have a drink.
I need it.
Yes.
Help yourself.
Oh, how'd you make out?
Everything's practically
set. He's waiting
in the next room.
Well, I'll put the fnishin'
touches to him. Come on.
By the way, I might tell you
he's Mrs. Crane Brittony's
nephew.
What, that dame?
Oh, ain't this
a hot coincidence?
Lead me to him.
My dear, Mr. Fletcher Colton.
Miss Borden.
Oh, how do you do?
How do you do?
Well, you made a swell deal
if you ask me.
Mr. Colton felt a little strange
about all this.
Did you make it clear
that this was just
a business proposition?
Oh, yes, yes.
Not that it's anything
against you personally...
because you look pretty good
to me and all that,
but I just want to let
you know where you stand.
I think I understand.
You're simply buying
your way into society...
through my position in it,
and nothing more.
That's short and sweet.
I couldn't put it
better myself.
All we need now is
to settle the details
for the wedding.
Yeah, give society
somethin' to talk about...
'cause I'm gonna be
Mrs. Fletcher Colton...
of New York, Miami
and Southampton.
By golly, the new
Mrs. Colton must be...
one of them
circus bareback riders.
One thing's sure, Michael.
Life will be a circus
around here from now on.
All right, throw it out.
Yes, ma'am.
Storehouse.
Yes, ma'am.
Throw it out.
And please tell her
that with me are...
Mrs. Plunkett,
Mrs. Pillsbury,
and Mrs. Cranford.
We'd like
to see her at once.
Of course.
And with Mrs. Brittony...
are Mrs. Plunkett, Mrs.
Pillsbury and Mrs. Cranford.
Watch the fun.
This is
positively shocking.
I think it's beautiful,
but I wouldn't tell her.
I should hope not.
There isn't a trace
of one of my ancestors left.
Ooh, good afternoon, ladies.
Charming of you.
Won't you sit down?
We'll have some tea?
No, thank you.
No tea. I suppose you came
here to congratulate me.
We did. We think you've
done extremely well.
Course, when I met you
in Buenos Aires,
I didn't think
we'd ever be related.
Speaking of relatives,
Mrs. Colton, have your
ancestors ever been traced?
Well, yes.
But they were too smart.
They couldn't catch 'em.
I don't suppose
you'll want to stay
in Southampton very long.
And what gave you that idea?
Oh, a little birdie told me.
That birdie must have
been a little cuckoo.
I'm afraid
you're going to fnd it
rather quiet here...
after the way
you're used to living.
Don't let that worry you.
I expect to put life
in the old joint...
I mean, the old place.
Dear! In what way?
Well, you see, this being
the social season down here,
I fgured I'd toss a few parties
to a select crowd.
You're invited.
Of course, I realize you're
an ambitious young woman.
I can see exactly why
you married my nephew.
I know what you have in mind.
Go right ahead.
I'm resting.
You know, I could give you
some good advice,
if you asked me.
You don't ask your enemy
how to win the war.
You're suggesting
I'm your enemy?
Well, you certainly
didn't come here
as a friend.
So you intend
to force yourself upon us.
Force myself on who?
Listen, sister, don't forget...
I'm Mrs. Fletcher Colton
of New York, Miami
and Southampton.
You... You...
Oh, I'll drive you
out of Southampton!
I wonder if they'll
ever come back.
After they hear
what I'm gonna do,
they'll fght to come back.
My dear, what are
you up to now?
Somethin' I been plannin'
for a long time.
Yes? What is it?
I'm gonna give them some
high-class entertainment...
that will put
another "0" in the 400.
Yes, but what sort
of entertainment?
Nice, clean entertainment.
I'm gonna throw
them an opera.
Opera?
Yeah, and you've got to make
arrangements right away...
to get me a tenor
to play Samson.
Do you mean to tell me that
you're going to attempt
Samson and Delilah?
Say, listen, I'll attempt
anything once...
and what's more,
I'm gonna sing Delilah.
But...
I got a lot of respect
for that dame.
There's one lady barber
that made good.
Remember, Donovan.
This is no ordinary case.
It requires
diplomacy and tact.
I have been a successful
private dick for 1 5 years.
If I had my due,
I'd be police commissioner.
(Intercom Buzzes)
Yes?
Mrs. Brittony is here.
Have her come in.
Step out a few minutes,
Donovan.
Sure.
Come right in,
Mrs. Brittony.
Thank you.
Everything is
working out nicely.
I've instructed the detective.
I'm expecting Ivan Valadov
here any minute.
He arrived from Buenos Aires
this morning.
Splendid, Brash.
You always were thorough.
You know, of course,
that this will be
an expensive undertaking.
I'll spare no cost
to disgrace that woman...
and drive her
out of Southampton.
Good. And if we can
depend on Valadov to do his part,
the results should be
even better than that.
Since it's known that
Valadov formerly courted her,
and with the evidence
we hope to get,
we'll have suffcient
to demand a divorce for Colton.
You don't need to worry
about Ivan Valadov
going through with it.
I happen to know what
sort of rodent he is.
(Intercom Buzzes)
What is it?
Mr. Valadov is here.
Send him in.
Mr. Brash,
I am Ivan Valadov.
How do you do?
You know Mrs. Brittony.
Of course, I do.
I had the pleasure
of knowing Mrs. Brittony
quite well.
Send Donovan in.
It was very charming
of you to send for me.
Only because
the situation demands
your particular talents.
This is the plan.
Listen carefully, Donovan.
You too, Mr. Valadov.
Mrs. Colton is giving
elaborate entertainment...
on the Colton estate
on the night of August 1 7.
I think that's
Saturday night.
Let's see.
Yes.
Donovan, I want you...
Mr. And Mrs. Pillsbury.
How lovely of you
to have included us.
Charming of you to come.
How do you do?
How do you do?
Mrs. Crane Brittony.
Delighted to see you
again, my dear. You
look perfectly stunning.
(Laughing)
Ha, ha, ha.
The Earl of Stratton.
A real earl.
If Carrington could
only see me now.
Where did you come from?
England.
You mean this title stuff
is on the level?
It's genuine?
Of course.
May I have the pleasure
of the frst dance?
It would be a privilege
and an honor to dance
with the Earl of Stratton.
Isn't there someplace
we can be alone?
There are
so many things I want
to talk to you about.
So many things you'll
have to answer for too.
All right, where shall we go?
Right this way.
Colton.
May I see you
a minute, please?
Why, certainly.
Pardon me, gentlemen.
Sure, Fletcher.
About this I.O.U.
You promised to settle up
with me two weeks ago.
I must have
the money tonight.
Tonight? I don't see how...
Well then, if you don't,
I'll just have to approach
Mrs. Colton for it.
No, no, no.
Don't disturb her, Rand.
I'll get it for you tonight
without fail.
Those are the windows
of her room.
I got ya.
And you better keep
your eye on that Indian.
You might fnd out
something interesting
about them.
When this guy, Ivan,
gets through with her,
we'll have plenty.
I suppose
I have myself to blame
for losing you.
But how on earth
was I to know that
you really cared for me?
Couldn't you tell
out at the ranch
that I did?
Don't you think
your method of showing it
was a little...
unusual? Shooting off my hat
and roping me like a steer?
Do you know you
might have killed me?
I'll admit I was
a little uncouth,
but you did like me.
You know I did,
but I tried to conceal it
the best way I could.
Holding out on me, huh?
Those are the windows
of her room. Get in there
while the entertainment is on...
so you'll be there
when she gets back.
Don't worry.
Be sure and get her
in front of the window so
I can see you at the right time.
You will see plenty,
my friend.
I want to get
in the social register,
and you insinuated that
I wasn't exactly a lady.
But I'm surprised...
Yeah, you're full
of surprises yourself,
you know.
I didn't know
you were nobility.
I had no title then.
I meant to tell you
that night in Buenos Aires...
that I was going home
to straighten out
some family affairs.
I meant to tell you
that I was mad about you,
always have been.
You've got to believe that.
I didn't say
you could kiss me.
Remember you once told me
to release my brakes?
Yeah, but why did
you wait so long?
Well, I'm not going to wait any longer.
I love you.
We've got to fnd
some way out of this.
All right, my lord,
it will have
to be arranged.
(Clearing Throat)
I'm sorry, madame.
I am so sorry, madame!
You're sorry?
What have you got
to be sorry about?
Remember. You only have
a half an hour to dress,
make up, vocalize,
warm up the voice.
Oh, yes. That's right.
I forgot. We're putting on
an opera tonight.
Best of success to you, my dear.
With you here,
that'll be easy.
(Dramatic Music)
I've been looking for you.
Did she give you the check?
No.
But I must have it
tonight.
I'm sorry, but Mrs. Colton
has defnitely refused to pay
any more of your gambling debts.
This is
an unusually large sum.
You may tell Mrs. Colton...
there is no sum too large
to pay for the name
I've given her.
Even so, I think she's
been very generous to you.
Did you get it?
No, but I will.
I'll go upstairs and get it.
Wait right here till I get back.
(Singing Arpeggio)
That's a very
delicate note, madame.
I'm afraid you are taking
the worst way to get there.
Well, I want to get there
in the worst way.
Oh.
(Singing Arpeggio)
Haven't you got
my dress hooked yet?
We go this way
and that way.
I can do nothing.
All right,
we'll try it again, please.
(Singing Arpeggio)
Madame, would you
please stand still?
Between the two of you,
you're driving me crazy.
Can I do anything
for you, sir?
No, thanks, Thomas.
Who's there?
En ces lieux malgre moi
Please, madame,
you mustn't scream.
Think of your voice.
Give me the "A."
Give me the "A."
Oh, stop blowing
that thing. I know
the whole alphabet.
Please hurry.
You're on in a minute.
They'll have to wait.
They can't stretch the music.
They'll have to stretch it,
or I'll go crazy!
How can I sing when you got
me in a mood like this?
Madame, you mustn't shout.
Who's shouting,
you seal?
You're on now.
Oh, I'm on, huh?
Well, how am I doin'?
Oh, please, madame,
give me the "A."
(Playing Pitch Pipe)
Que ma faiblesse adore
C'est toi
C'est toi mon bien aime
Oh, pardon me, general.
Ah, cesse
d'affliger mon coeur
Je subis une loi supreme
Je pleurs
Ravivant ma douleur
Delilah
Delilah
Je t'aime
Je t'aime
Come here, Sammy.
Ah, reponds
a ma tendresse
Par mes baisers
Verse moi, verse
moi I'ivresse...
Je veux secher
tes larmes et de
ton coeur eloigner
Reponds
Les larmes
A ma tendresse reponds a ma
Je veux secher
tes larmes
Tendresse
Je veux secher
Ahh
Tes larmes
Verse moi
Ahh
Moi verse moi
Ahh
L 'ivresse
Samson
Delilah
Samson
Delilah
Je t'aime
Je t'aime
He insists that he must
have that money tonight.
Expensive husband, huh?
All right, give it to him
but this is the last time.
Very well.
Oh, you can go.
Okay, madame.
What is it, Taho?
Come quick!
Mr. Colton, him hurt.
He's what?
Yes, lady.
In your room.
Oh.
Where are you going?
The intermission
is almost over.
Well, you tell them
to wait till I get back.
But, madame...
Do as I say.
See if there's any money
in his pocket?
No money, lady.
Wait outside that door.
Let no one in.
Okay.
Oh, so that's
where you're hidin'.
I'm not hiding.
I just came
to pay you a visit.
Yeah, and left
your callin' card.
Uh, what do you mean?
I don't understand.
Come here and I'll show ya.
How terrible.
But, darling,
I know nothing of this.
Don't "darlin"' me.
You know you did it.
Oh. So you are
a very clever woman.
You have put your husband
out of your way and you
want to blame it on me.
You have done this,
and you are going to pay
for it. I'm going.
You're gonna stay here
and face the music.
All right, I'm going to stay,
and I'm going to tell everyone
you did it.
I saw you.
Why you, low-down,
sneaky...
If you want
to save your life,
you better come with me.
Take your flthy hands
off me. Let me go!
Go on. Go on.
Don't let him get away.
Who are you,
and what do you want?
Donovan's the name,
and that's the story.
Oh. You're just
what's needed.
Come on in.
Are you alone?
Not exactly.
Well, in that case,
I'd like to see your paramour,
Mr. Ivan Valadov.
Are you tryin' to be funny?
Hey, listen, I'm an old hand
at this game.
Mr. Colton.
Yes.
Whose gun is that?
Why, uh,
I think it's mine.
That's all I want to know.
This is murder.
You're not insinuatin'
that I did it.
You'll have to tell
your story to the D.A.
Say, listen, you.
just a minute.
(Blowing Whistle)
What's happening?
Nothing. It's all right.
I'll take care of everything.
Boys, come up here.
I tell you, when I frst came
into this room, he was lyin'
there just as you see him.
Yes, yes, I know.
Don't let anyone
out of this house.
You search the grounds.
What has happened?
It's Mr. Colton.
What has she done
to my nephew?
My theory of the case
is murder.
Don't let anyone in here.
(Mrs. Brittony Screams)
Fletcher, why didn't
you listen to me?
I knew something like this
would happen if you married
that dreadful woman.
You came here.
You forced yourself upon us.
I swore I'd drive you
out of Southampton and now
you've killed my nephew.
I wouldn't be too sure
about that if I were you.
You want to walk
or ride, lady?
I never walk when
I can ride, and when I ride,
it won't be with you.
You're coming with me.
You're not taking
this lady anywhere.
Here's the man
you want.
Huh?
And we found the Indian
over him with this knife.
We tried to make him talk.
You killed Colton.
It's a lie.
Colton shot himself.
We'll let the courts decide that.
He man that tried
kill horse too.
Why, you double-crossin'...
I didn't know
it was your horse.
I needed money.
She paid me to do that.
Why, that's preposterous.
The man's lying.
You are lying.
You also paid me to come
here from Buenos Aires and
help you to disgrace her.
The man's insane.
I believe him.
He ain't got brains
enough to fgure
this thing out himself.
I won't be insulted by you.
Don't lose your temper,
or I'll help you fnd it.
You fgured a swell way
to drive yourself out
of this town.
Now, let the law take its course.
Let's go.
I used to put my heart
and soul in my dancin'
To keep the wolf from the door
But now I'm a lady
Don't have to dance anymore
I'd fiirt with handsome men
and ask them no questions
I met the best and the worst
But now I'm a lady
I see their pedigrees frst
Let me say there is
many a boyfriend
That knew me when
But today they're
the guys in the army
Of my forgotten men
Oh, I used to play around
without any conscience
I just broke hearts left and right
But now I'm a lady
I plan to be more polite
Who is it?
Don't be alarmed, milady.
It's only your husband,
the Earl of Stratton.
just a minute, dear.
But, my dear,
we'll have to hurry,
or we'll miss the boat.
Take it easy, honey.
You'll last longer.
Hi-dee-ho, baby
I'm goin' places
I've made my plan
Hi-dee-ho
Love is dealin' me aces
I've got my man
Now step by step
I hit the top of the ladder
It was a dangerous climb
But now I'm a lady
Come up
and see me sometime
Buck Gonzales
and his outft.
He's a bad one. We'd
better be moseying along.
Right.
Come on, gang.
Come on, boys.
Boy, will I tip
'em over tonight.
Hello, Toby.
Hi, Butch.
Drinks for the crowd.
Okay, Toby.
Bourbon for me.
Make mine scotch.
A little more
bourbon for me.
Shot of rye.
A mug of beer.
Double whiskey.
That rounds all sight.
That sounds all right.
Give me a "wouble diskey"...
Oh, give me a Coca Cola.
(Boisterous Laughter)
Where's Cleo?
She's around somewhere.
She's a grand girl.
You'd better watch out, Buck.
Cleo's plenty popular.
You ain't got no claim
staked out on her.
You ain't married
to her.
Married? No, I ain't
never asked her.
Boss, they say
that fve minutes with her...
and a guy's lucky to get
away with his vaccination.
Cut it.
What's the matter,
baby?
Don't you like me anymore?
Sure.
I'm just relaxing.
Hey, honey, when I
make love, do I make love?
What? Are you asking me
or telling me?
Say you love me, baby.
Why should I?
What excuse has
a gal like you for
running around single?
I was born that way.
You know, I'd like to take
you away from all this.
All this?
Oh, I get ya.
Yeah, for a long time I was
ashamed of the way I lived.
You mean to say
you reformed?
No, I got over being ashamed.
Okay, what are you trying to do?
Flag a train?
Cleo, Buck Gonzales
is downstairs...
and looking
all over for you.
It's a good thing
he didn't look in here.
Come on. Let's go,
or you'll compromise me.
Hey, what's the rush?
Where's the fre?
In your eyes, big boy,
in your eyes.
Hello, Cleo.
How about it?
See you later.
Hello, Cleo.
How about a dance?
See you later, boy.
Say, let's you and I
melt into this music.
All right, sizzling man.
Got a man, what a man
when he comes to town
The sheriff leaves
the neighborhood
He's a bad man
But he loves so good
He's a wicked man
But he loves so good
There ain't a frail
Or a jail
That could ever hold him
He's seven kinds
of dynamite
He's the wrong man
But he loves me right
He's the wrong man
But he loves me right
He's wanted in Tacoma
and Oklahoma
'Frisco
Charlie claims
He was put away
in Santa Fe
For robbin'JesseJames
There ain't a pal or a gal
That could ever hold him
He'd do you dirty
if he could
He's a bad man
But he loves so good
So keen, so mean
so tough, so rough
So good
Oh, swell.
(Cleo)
Oh, do it.!
Hello, Cleo.
I been looking for you.
Hey, wait a minute.
Beat it, you.
Beat it where?
Always clowning, huh?
Come here.
I want to talk to you.
Cowboy still knocking
'em over, huh?
Any other dame,
I wouldn't give a hoot.
When it comes to you,
I'm dynamite.
Yes, and I'm your match.
You know, I been doing a lot
of thinking about you lately.
Must be awfully tired.
What are
they doing now?
If there was music,
I'd say they was dancing.
Oh!
You know I always took
what I wanted.
I guess the boys
will give me the laugh,
but I want you so much,
I want to marry you.
Well, that's
darn white of you.
I mean it, honey.
I want to marry you.
Marriage? That will be
a new kind of racket for me.
I'm rich.
I'll give you everything.
Yes, everything I own:
my ranch, the whole works.
Certainly make
it sound attractive.
Then say you'll do it?
I'll tell you what I'll do.
I'll roll you whether
I do or I don't.
What do you say?
It's a go.
Ladies frst.
Oh, thank you.
Let me get this straight.
If I win, I don't marry you,
but I get that strip
of land on the Delta.
And if you lose,
you marry me.
Yes, and I get
everything you've got.
Right.
Will you put it
in writing?
Sure, sure. I promise.
Wow. This is my lucky day.
Well, you took me.
And you're
all mine now, honey.
Well, what's happening?
(Chuckles)
She's got him
"toped, ride"..."ripe, toed"...
She's got him tied, roped
and "bready" for "randing"...
randy for bedding...
She's got him ready.
You ain't scared of me
'cause they say I'm a bad man?
I'm a good woman
for a bad man.
We'll get married tonight.
I'll get the justice
of the peace out of bed.
Wait a minute.
Don't rush me.
What's the matter?
It's going to take me
two weeks to get my trousseau.
Your what?
Wedding clothes to you.
You know, I'm a girl
that likes nice things.
Two weeks is
a long time to wait.
Well, I'll see what
I can do about it.
Set 'em up.
The drinks are on me.
We're celebrating, folks.
Two weeks from today,
Cleo and me are
going to be married.
(Cheering)
Speech! Speech! Speech!
Speech! Speech! Speech!
Well, I'm a woman
of very few words
but lots of action.
(Cheering)
Well, hello, Sheriff.
just in time to join us
in a little drink.
I don't drink
with a cattle rustler.
Oh, I thought cattle rustling
was stopped in these here parts.
That's what a lot
of people think,
but it ain't
never stopped...
with fellas like
Buck Gonzales around.
(Laughing)
That's right. Laugh.
Laugh while you can.
But someday I'm going to
get you and get you right.
Oh, Buck ain't got nothing
bad on his mind but me.
Excuse me a minute, baby.
I want to talk to the sheriff.
Where you going,
Cleo?
Be right back, boys.
Say, I hear you're going
to marry Buck Gonzales.
How'd you ever get him?
I just won him
in a crap game.
(Mooing)
The sheriff!
Open the gate and
stampede these steers.
I came here from the east
four years ago.
I don't know anything
about Buck Gonzales's
outside transactions,
but I can assure you, Sheriff,
that I have kept the books of
this ranch perfectly straight.
Oh, I don't doubt you.
I've been foreman
here for fve years.
None of us boys know
about this business.
There's a car coming
up the road now.
It must be her.
This is going to be
a terrible shock to her
on her wedding day.
Yeah.
Hello, Sheriff. Awfully nice of you
to come to my wedding.
What's the matter
with you boys?
I thought you were
going to greet me
with some wild shooting.
Uh, pardon me, Cleo,
but there's a reason...
and it ain't going
to be easy to explain it
on your wedding day.
You don't mean something
happened to Buck.
Yes, miss. I'm sorry,
but it couldn't be helped.
Oh. Show me where he is.
I feel sorry for her.
Yeah.
May I offer
my condolences?
It's been a good deal
of a shock to us all.
Yeah. I made a bargain,
and I was going
to stick to it.
I don't keep souvenirs.
Maybe you'd like this.
What is it?
It's an agreement
between Buck and me.
I guess it's
the frst time he
ever agreed with anyone.
Why, that's his signature.
Yeah. He signed it,
if that's what you mean,
and the sheriff sealed it.
I'm not so sure.
This says that
in consideration of your
consenting to marry him...
Buck signs over
all his property to you.
Yeah, but he
gets shot frst.
You kept your part
of the bargain.
You did consent?
I certainly did. Twice.
Hmm. Well, then I think
this is a matter
for the law to decide.
You don't mean that l...
Well, that will help
pay for my feelings.
Well, Miss Borden,
after due deliberation,
the court has decided
that all the holdings
and properties...
of the deceased,
Buck Gonzales,
belong to you.
You've acted in good faith,
and you've done your best
to fulfll your bargain.
judge, wherever
there's a man concerned,
I always do my best.
Now, as one of the richest
women in our state,
let me advise you
to look out for crooks.
You let the crooks
look out for themselves.
Well, what's next
on the program?
Well, the next is for you
to check over these.
You check them over.
Oh, I can't do that.
You see, this is
my fnal accounting
for the Gonzales estate;
and if it's satisfactory,
then my work is through.
What do you mean "through"?
Well, I've fnished my job.
Can you imagine
this guy, judge?
After he gets me
into the big money,
he wants to walk out on me.
It's time for me
to get back east.
I'm going to pay you
a salary that'll be...
positively indecent
for you to turn down.
Very kind of you.
What do you say?
All right, I suppose
I'll have to stay...
and look after the cattle
and the men for you.
just the cattle.
I'll take care of the men.
We've covered quite
a few miles, Miss Cleo.
Oh, I'm used to that.
Only on the dance fioor,
it was my feet that hurt.
I guess you've seen
about all the ranch now,
except the oil feld.
Oh, I was over
there yesterday.
Yeah? Everything suit ya?
Mmm. Especially
that good-looking boss.
You mean Carrington,
the Englishman.
Is that what he is?
Kind of thought that
body looked imported.
You give him
good ride today.
Yesterday, no good.
Ug.
Nice animal.
That's Cactus, the fastest
horse in the west. Buck was
going to race him this winter.
just a little gun shy,
Miss Cleo.
Ride him with a frecracker,
and he'd beat Man O' War.
Oh, yeah?
Hey, didn't I tell you fellas
not to shoot guns...
in front of that horse?
It'd be all right
if they wouldn't scare him.
After he knows you better,
he'll follow you around
like a dog.
Well, I hope he don't
take a notion and
jump up in my lap.
Sorry not to bring
Mr. Carrington back with me.
He couldn't come.
You mean he refused?
Well, uh, no,
not exactly that.
He objected to coming
while he was working
on the oil wells.
Oh, well,
I'll remove those.
The oil wells?
No, the objections.
I want you to pay
particular attention to this.
You know, I'm leaving
in a few days, and you'll
have to carry on without me.
Where is the company
sending you now,
to Siberia?
No, just Buenos Aires.
If these gushers come in
the way we hope,
Gonzales's heiress will be
one of the richest women
in the world.
I don't suppose she'd know
what to do with it.
Do you know her?
Seen her, heard her.
Impressed?
I'm afraid she's
rather crude oil.
(Metal Clanging)
Get a good
chisel edge on it.
Get it right out to gauge.
Hey, handsome!
The lady's calling you.
Yes, I heard her.
She wants to talk to you.
Sorry, I'm too busy.
He's too busy.
Oh, he wants to be coaxed.
Uh, uh, no...
I know what I'm doing.
(Gunshot)
Look here. What do you
mean by shooting at me?
I don't happen to be
a target, you know, not even
for somebody like you.
Ooh, what do you
know about me?
just what I see,
and that's quite suffcient.
Well, you're easily satisfed.
Well, what do
you want with me?
Nothing yet.
You possess
an extraordinary
sense of humor.
Yes, and that ain't all.
Well, I'm afraid you'll
have to excuse me.
I'm rather busy for this
sort of chitchat.
Oh, English, huh?
Yes. Do you mind?
(English Accent)
No, I rather like it.
Give me room, boys.
Put that ten-inch bit
into the furnace.
(Laughing)
Chitchat.
(Laughing)
You know, I like that guy.
You can hardly hope to win
a man, treating him that way.
Oh, yeah?
Say, listen. As long as
he's drilling holes
in my property,
I want to know
what it's all about.
And you see that he gets
over to my place tonight
and brings his blueprints.
All right, Miss Cleo.
I'll check up
on that guy.
(Big Band Music On Phonograph)
Hello, boys.
Good evening.
What about them
2,000 head of cattle
for Chicago?
All right, let 'em go.
Yes, ma'am.
Well, you look
very charming.
As good as
an oil well?
Oil well?
There's a guy dropping in
that ain't got anything else
on his mind.
Oh, Carrington.
He's coming to make a report.
After he leaves, I might
be able to give you one.
My dear, I'm afraid you
don't quite understand
about Carrington.
He's a man, ain't he?
Well, yes.
Well, that's all
I got to know.
What I mean to say is he's
the type of person who would
only be deeply interested...
in someone in his own
social stratum.
Stratum? What's that?
Something I ain't got?
If you'll forgive my saying so,
there's a certain amount
of, well, background...
that you haven't had
the opportunity of acquiring.
Oh, you mean I ain't
exactly a lady.
Mm-hmm.
Never mind. Our little
bet still goes.
All right, but I'm afraid
you're going to lose.
Say, I'll make him forget
he ever saw a stratum.
Good evening.
Well, we'll agree
on that anyway. Come in.
I brought everything
you asked for.
So I see.
Well, uh, shall we
get down to business?
Yeah, sit down.
Thank you.
Cigarette?
No, thanks.
Drink?
No, thank you.
What? No vices?
I'm afraid we aren't
getting anywhere.
Mmm, did you
notice that too?
Go ahead, go ahead.
Now, this map represents
your entire property.
This curved portion is
the main body, and this is
the undeveloped territory.
We'll have to do
something about that.
Uh, these shaded areas
are those indicated...
in the geological survey
as being oil bearing.
You amaze me.
Quite interesting.
Quite interesting.
These circles mark
the location of the wells
drilled to date.
As you can see,
we've covered the entire
feld very thoroughly.
Isn't it possible there's
something you've overlooked?
Positively not.
Everything that looked
in the least encouraging
have been taken care of,
and I can assure you
that all this property you
are getting the most out of.
How can you be so sure?
Look for yourself.
Why, you'd be surprised
at the things that
don't show up on a map.
Not if you know
how to read them.
Everything on this property
that's at all worthwhile
is right here on this paper.
Well, that's encouraging.
So you do understand?
Yeah.
Come on. Why don't
you release those brakes?
Brakes? I don't know
what you mean.
No? Well, you know
I was Buck Gonzales's chase,
don't you? You heard of him.
Yes, I knew the bandit.
Bandit?
Oh, you're one of those guys
with principles, eh?
Kind of different, ain't you?
Look here.
You can't expect me
to be very sociable...
after the crude way
you treated me today.
Oh, I'll admit
I was a little crude,
but you like me.
I admire
your conceit.
I know.
You been used to dames
that serve pink tea...
and stick out
their little fngers
when they drink it,
but I like you anyway.
You know, this is the frst
time I ever came in contact
with a woman like you.
Well, if I can help it,
it won't be the last.
You know, I can be
different if I want to.
You ain't seen
my better side.
You're a dangerous woman.
Thanks.
You look good to me too.
Come here.
What's the matter?
You afraid of me?
Afraid of you?
Yeah.
Oh, uh, hello, gents.
I'm sorry, Miss Cleo.
That's all right.
Why, you guys should
never bet with me.
This kind of stuff
is my specialty.
You seem to be having
a delightful time
at my expense.
Would you mind telling
me what it's all about?
Ooh, yes, yes, yes.
These gentlemen and I
had a little bet that
you couldn't be made...
Made a fool of.
Is that it?
Well, you succeeded nobly,
didn't you?
I got to get this signed,
please, ma'am.
All I need is a little more time
to work on that guy.
Yes.
Thank you, ma'am.
The trouble is I'm afraid
you won't have the opportunity.
No?
He's going away.
Going away?
Well, why didn't you tell me?
Where's he going?
His company's sending him
to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires? You mean
down in South America,
where the races are.
I been reading
about that in here.
There. Is she a lady?
Mrs. Crane Brittany?
I should say that she was.
He'll be fnding a lot of them
down there, won't he?
Naturally.
Well, he'll fnd one
he don't expect.
What do you mean?
I'm gonna take a shot
at this lady business,
and you got to help me.
- I'll do everything I can.
- It'll take more than that.
First step to my education's
gonna be an ocean trip.
To, uh, Buenos Aires?
Yes, and I'm going
to put that horse Cactus
in the International Sweepstake.
That's a surprise.
Do you consider yourself
a good judge of horsefiesh?
I don't know.
I never ate any.
There's a big difference
in this dump and the joint
I used to work in.
Not "dump." This place.
Well, it's the same thing.
Do you wish a table?
Where are they
taking the bets
for tomorrow's races?
Oh, that's
in the bar, madame.
That's a good place for it.
Lead on, big boy,
lead on.
Who is she?
Haven't you heard?
No.
You don't say.
Which one of them
dames is a lady?
Never point.
They're all model ladies.
I guess these guys
must be gentlemen.
They all got white shirts on.
Clothes alone
don't make the gentleman.
I've found that out.
Here you are, madame.
Ten on Montezuma.
500 on Montezuma.
Tres cientos pesos
on Montezuma.
200 on Bonnie Lassie.
500 on Montezuma.
Montezuma seems to be
head man around here.
Yes, evidently
the favorite.
I'll put a stop to that.
1,000 plasters on Cactus.
Mil pesos
por Cactus.
Cactus,
the American horse?
Yeah.
Oh, waiter, give me
a shot of snake...
Two creme de cocoas, please.
Yeah, that's what I meant.
Vodka.
Vodka, what's that?
A name of a horse or a drink?
That, madame,
is a famous Russian drink.
You think of vodka,
you think of Russia.
And when you drink it,
you think of everything.
I don't need vodka for that.
Oh, excuse me. Permit
me to introduce myself.
I am Vladimir Stepanovich Zanin.
Oh, you don't say?
Well, my name's a couple
of inches shorter than yours.
I'm Cleo Borden,
and this is Mr. Winslow.
Happy to meet you.
I beg your pardon, Cleo.
Save your dignity.
It's all in fun. Well...
Say, ain't that the dame
in the magazine?
Uh, yes.
Mrs. Crane Brittany.
Who's the bullfghter
she's got in tow?
He's not a bullfghter.
He's also a Russian.
But I want you to understand
there are Russians and Russians.
You don't care
for him, huh?
You're right.
Too bad. He looks
like quite a gent.
Gentleman.
That's all right.
I was just abbreviatin'.
300 on Montezuma.
1 00 on Viceroy.
Yes, ma'am.
2,000 on Bonnie
Lassie, please.
Five grand on Cactus,
right on the nostril.
My dear young lady, aren't
you a trifie overoptimistic
about that horse?
No, honey,
I'm just being conservative.
But Bonnie Lassie's
a Derby winner.
To me, a Derby is just a hat.
Well, you'll fnd out
the difference tomorrow.
That calls for a side bet.
Name your figure.
Of course, if you want
to be so foolish.
Shall we say 1 0,000
at prevailing odds?
Make it 20, and I'll call it a deal.
That's satisfactory.
We'll settle it
at the track tomorrow.
All right, I'll trust you.
Oh, cigarette me,
Cossack.
It's a pleasure
to be of service
to la blonde Americaine.
Mmm.
You call your shots,
don't ya?
Come, Ivan.
We must be going.
Uh, buenas noches.
Same to you.
Hasta manana.
I didn't know
you spoke Spanish.
Don't think I worked
in Tijuana for nothin'.
At the stables, where
the horses for tomorrow's
race are quartered,
there's a certain horse
in stall eight...
that positively must
be kept from running
in tomorrow's sweepstakes.
Apart from the money
I should lose if
that horse should win,
his owner needs a lesson
in keeping her place
that she won't forget.
Should you enjoy
being richer
by a few thousand?
Now you interest me.
You'll do it?
Why not?
And now's the time
to do it.
You'll get out here.
Stop the car, Rogers.
The stables
aren't far from here.
You may decide for yourself
what means you wish to employ.
It will be done,
but, uh, didn't we
speak about money?
The, uh, rest tomorrow.
(Horse Whinnying)
(Whinnying)
Yeah, show me
the silver one.
Bien, madame.
I hope you're satisfed
with your gowns.
Everything else seems
to be going smoothly.
Have you heard anything
about Carrington?
I hope I ain't doin'
all this for nothin'.
Oh, he's here all right.
I've made discreet inquiries.
You think he'd be
at the races tomorrow?
I shouldn't be surprised.
I hope you're right.
You imagine me falling
for that guy?
And I'm supposed
to be a smart dame
that knows all the answers.
And I guess the answer
to that is that there's
no one too smart for love.
Good night, my dear.
Good night, Winslow.
(Trumpet)
(Starting Bell Rings)
(Crowd Cheering)
Montezuma. 500 pesos.
Thank you.
(Speaking Russian)
(Humming)
No, don't.
No? Oh, pardon me.
Oh, hello. Madame,
I'm so thrilled at
seeing you again.
So nice.
For one kiss of your lips,
I would give half
of my life.
See me tomorrow.
I'll kiss you twice.
Bonjour, Ivan, bonjour.
Presentez-moi,
mais presentez-moi.
Si, si. May I introduce
Captain Du Pont,
famous soldier of fortune?
Oh, a hero.
Correct, madame.
Madame, Lieutenant Mendoza,
Senor Alvarez.
How are you, boys?
I'm sorry.
I didn't get your name.
Well, that's not your fault.
You tried hard enough.
Where have I seen
your lovely face before?
Same place you see it now.
Hmm, there's
one in a million,
fguratively speaking.
She's that much-talked-about
cattle queen who was going
to run Cactus.
Oh, yes. I've heard of her.
They struck oil on her ranch.
She's worth millions.
Shocking
what sort of people
have money nowadays.
Mrs. Brittany.
May I speak
to you alone?
Fletcher, I'll join
you later at the bar.
I want to explain.
Isn't that Cactus?
That's what
I want to explain.
Trying to carry out your orders,
I got into trouble.
I was unsuccessful.
Yes, so I see.
Sorry, boys,
but this is private.
Well, how's
everything, huh?
Cactus no sleep last night.
Me think him catch cold.
Caught cold?
That would have
to happen now.
Come here.
Listen, I'm not taking any
chances around here after
what happened last night.
There's an extra bonus
for you if you'll beat Cactus.
I don't care how you do it.
Anything goes.
Remember, you stand
at the three-quarter pole
and keep your eye on me.
Yes, lady.
Here, Senor Carrington.
Rub Montezuma's nose
for good luck.
Remember you are wearing
the Lopez colors.
Do them honor.
Si, senor.
Listen, Laughing Eagle.
Remember you're
wearing my colors.
So bring home the bacon.
(Laughing Eagle)
Ug.
Hmm, fancy meeting you
in Buenos Aires.
The astonishment is mutual.
I'm glad we've got
that much in common.
Still keep on the brakes?
Quien es esta mujer?
No la conozco.
Well, it's been awfully
nice to see you,
but I'm afraid I have
to join my party.
Don't skid. Yeah!
A friend?
Yes.
(Trumpet Call)
(Band Playing March)
Where's he sitting?
Box next to us,
my dear.
That's great.
Billetes, caballero?
Program?
Mm-hmm.
Would you mind?
Thank you.
Who are you playing?
Montezuma, of course.
I thought so. Too bad.
You're gonna lose.
What's that?
Who's going to lose?
Yeah, you too.
I bet you
50 grand even money
that Montezuma don't win.
What means "50 grand"?
Dollars to you...
50,000 of them.
Oh, papa, take her.
Yeah, try
and get me.
Oh, madame.
I will bet with you.
That's perfect.
Why, don't
be foolish, Cleo...
I should say, Miss Borden.
I know what
I'm doing, honey...
I should say, uh,
Mr. Carrington.
Well, it's your money.
Bravo.
You're a grand sport.
If I only had
the right to lead you
to your true greatness.
Yeah, that ain't
a bad idea.
Hiya, pal.
How 'bout that
little bet?
It's satisfactory.
Isn't that your
boyfriend with her?
Yes, the traitor.
Glasses.
Certainly.
Thank you.
That's all right.
(Bell Clangs)
Plota, frst;
Montezuma, second;
Bonnie Lassie, third,
running easily.
Cactus coming up
on the inside.
Did you see that?
Yes, I get it.
Come on, Cactus!
You can still win!
(Cheering)
And therefore,
it is a great privilege
and a great honor...
to extend
to Miss Cleo Borden...
not only our heartiest
congratulations,
but also on behalf...
of true fellow sportsmen
the world over.
I am sure Miss Borden
will like to say...
a few words to us.
Oh, delighted.
(Applause)
This ought to be amusing.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I had a swell speech
all fgured out on paper,
but I left it at home
on the piano.
I certainly appreciate you
throwing this party for me,
and as far as the success
of me and my horse goes,
all I can say is we came,
we saw, we conquered.
Thank you.
I gave 'em class,
didn't I?
Ivan, you seem
to have money tonight.
Where did you get it?
Ah, that's my secret.
To your, uh,
la blonde Americana.
And to her millions,
which will be soon mine.
You are lucky, Ivan.
You have got what you
have always been after.
Tres bien. A woman
like her should be proud
of getting Ivan Valadov.
Look here, sir.
When you speak of Miss Borden,
be careful what you say.
Don't make me
laugh, senor.
You are doing pretty
well yourself with
the rich Senorita Lopez.
I suppose her millions
do not interest you.
You swine!
Someday you will pay for this.
I thought you
was a gentlemen.
Fighting in a barroom,
smacking around my friend.
Your friend, eh?
Yes. What's it to you?
Oh, nothing. Only
I pick my friends.
Yes, to pieces.
Come on, Ivan.
My darling.
My sweet.
My lovely one.
Never mind that.
I got all the earl I want.
Darling, I just found out
that it's you I'm in love with.
You are the only one
for me after all.
After all what?
Oh, darling, I love you.
I love you.
I must have you.
Marry me.
Now listen, Ivan.
You're all right
to play around with,
but as a husband,
you'd get in my hair.
But, darling...
Besides, we're
intellectual opposites.
What do you mean?
Well, I'm intellectual,
and you're opposite.
I am an aristocrat
and the backbone of my family.
Your family
ought to see
a chiropractor.
Say, where do you
think you're going?
I don't think that
should interest you.
Oh, yes, it does.
I got plenty to say to you.
I'd rather you said it
to that Russian friend
of yours.
You seem very devoted
to him, and you and I
have nothing in common.
What do you mean?
Ain't I worth millions?
Ain't I climbin'
the social ladder? Ain't I
mixin' with swell people?
I can get anything
money can buy.
What more do you want?
Certainly
not your money.
There are a lot
of people who think
the way you do,
but you're sadly mistaken
about the importance
of wealth.
There happen to be a few things
beyond money.
Yeah? For instance?
Natural good breeding,
for one thing.
Culture, for another.
You'd like to have
my ancestors go over and
come back on the Mayflower.
No. I'm simply
making clear to you what
my own standards are...
and what I'm accustomed
to expect from people
I associate with.
When you got plenty of money,
you can get any kind of friends
you want.
You mean parasites,
like your friend Ivan.
Leave my friends out of this.
Then leave me
out of it too.
I can do that.
Why do I have
to like that guy?
Ooh, there you are.
I've been looking for you.
Listen, Winslow, I got
to get a good name.
A what?
I got to be a lady now
if it kills me and you too.
Ain't there some quick way
without a lot of red tape?
If it's social
position you want,
there's always marriage.
Well, that's perfect.
You fnd me a guy
with a good name,
blue blood in his veins and
red ink in his bank book,
and I'll put a deposit
on him tonight.
Well, there's
a man not so active,
but he's a bachelor.
The legs were
beautifully carved.
Clinton Hungerford.
He collects antiques.
Do you think he'd last
till I got him home?
Number eight, black.
Oh, I win!
Any more checks,
Mr. Colton?
Yes. Yes.
Why don't you stop,
old man?
Don't worry.
My luck will change.
(Speaks French)
All bets down.
Are you playing,
Miss Borden?
Yeah, I want to take a crack
at it. 5,000, please.
Very well.
1 8, red.
Quatorze, rouge.
Any more checks,
Mr. Colton?
I'm through.
Faites vos jeux,
Mesdames et Messieurs.
Place your bets.
Too bad, Colton.
Your luck was
miserable tonight.
Yeah, I'm broke.
(Woman Laughing)
I wouldn't do that
if I were you.
Why not?
Give me that.
Give it to me.
You've had bad luck tonight,
haven't you?
Yeah, they cleaned me.
Sit down.
I want to talk to you.
It may sound
a little odd at frst,
but I want you to listen.
How would you like
to step into a fortune?
Are you trying to be funny?
On the contrary,
I'm quite serious.
I'll be frank with you.
I came here to make a deal.
A deal?
Yes. The Colton name
and social position
for a generous fortune.
Colton name?
Fortune?
Oh, I see what you mean,
but it's out of the question.
I couldn't do
a thing like that.
Ah... too bad.
Wait a minute.
Who is she?
Miss Cleo Borden,
the oil millionairess.
28, black.
She wins again,
Morgan.
This is the most
embarrassing position
I've ever been in.
I feel like an idiot.
On the contrary,
you ought to feel
yourself rather fortunate.
If you'll excuse me,
I'll tell Miss Borden
that you're here.
If you don't mind,
I think I'll have a drink.
I need it.
Yes.
Help yourself.
Oh, how'd you make out?
Everything's practically
set. He's waiting
in the next room.
Well, I'll put the fnishin'
touches to him. Come on.
By the way, I might tell you
he's Mrs. Crane Brittony's
nephew.
What, that dame?
Oh, ain't this
a hot coincidence?
Lead me to him.
My dear, Mr. Fletcher Colton.
Miss Borden.
Oh, how do you do?
How do you do?
Well, you made a swell deal
if you ask me.
Mr. Colton felt a little strange
about all this.
Did you make it clear
that this was just
a business proposition?
Oh, yes, yes.
Not that it's anything
against you personally...
because you look pretty good
to me and all that,
but I just want to let
you know where you stand.
I think I understand.
You're simply buying
your way into society...
through my position in it,
and nothing more.
That's short and sweet.
I couldn't put it
better myself.
All we need now is
to settle the details
for the wedding.
Yeah, give society
somethin' to talk about...
'cause I'm gonna be
Mrs. Fletcher Colton...
of New York, Miami
and Southampton.
By golly, the new
Mrs. Colton must be...
one of them
circus bareback riders.
One thing's sure, Michael.
Life will be a circus
around here from now on.
All right, throw it out.
Yes, ma'am.
Storehouse.
Yes, ma'am.
Throw it out.
And please tell her
that with me are...
Mrs. Plunkett,
Mrs. Pillsbury,
and Mrs. Cranford.
We'd like
to see her at once.
Of course.
And with Mrs. Brittony...
are Mrs. Plunkett, Mrs.
Pillsbury and Mrs. Cranford.
Watch the fun.
This is
positively shocking.
I think it's beautiful,
but I wouldn't tell her.
I should hope not.
There isn't a trace
of one of my ancestors left.
Ooh, good afternoon, ladies.
Charming of you.
Won't you sit down?
We'll have some tea?
No, thank you.
No tea. I suppose you came
here to congratulate me.
We did. We think you've
done extremely well.
Course, when I met you
in Buenos Aires,
I didn't think
we'd ever be related.
Speaking of relatives,
Mrs. Colton, have your
ancestors ever been traced?
Well, yes.
But they were too smart.
They couldn't catch 'em.
I don't suppose
you'll want to stay
in Southampton very long.
And what gave you that idea?
Oh, a little birdie told me.
That birdie must have
been a little cuckoo.
I'm afraid
you're going to fnd it
rather quiet here...
after the way
you're used to living.
Don't let that worry you.
I expect to put life
in the old joint...
I mean, the old place.
Dear! In what way?
Well, you see, this being
the social season down here,
I fgured I'd toss a few parties
to a select crowd.
You're invited.
Of course, I realize you're
an ambitious young woman.
I can see exactly why
you married my nephew.
I know what you have in mind.
Go right ahead.
I'm resting.
You know, I could give you
some good advice,
if you asked me.
You don't ask your enemy
how to win the war.
You're suggesting
I'm your enemy?
Well, you certainly
didn't come here
as a friend.
So you intend
to force yourself upon us.
Force myself on who?
Listen, sister, don't forget...
I'm Mrs. Fletcher Colton
of New York, Miami
and Southampton.
You... You...
Oh, I'll drive you
out of Southampton!
I wonder if they'll
ever come back.
After they hear
what I'm gonna do,
they'll fght to come back.
My dear, what are
you up to now?
Somethin' I been plannin'
for a long time.
Yes? What is it?
I'm gonna give them some
high-class entertainment...
that will put
another "0" in the 400.
Yes, but what sort
of entertainment?
Nice, clean entertainment.
I'm gonna throw
them an opera.
Opera?
Yeah, and you've got to make
arrangements right away...
to get me a tenor
to play Samson.
Do you mean to tell me that
you're going to attempt
Samson and Delilah?
Say, listen, I'll attempt
anything once...
and what's more,
I'm gonna sing Delilah.
But...
I got a lot of respect
for that dame.
There's one lady barber
that made good.
Remember, Donovan.
This is no ordinary case.
It requires
diplomacy and tact.
I have been a successful
private dick for 1 5 years.
If I had my due,
I'd be police commissioner.
(Intercom Buzzes)
Yes?
Mrs. Brittony is here.
Have her come in.
Step out a few minutes,
Donovan.
Sure.
Come right in,
Mrs. Brittony.
Thank you.
Everything is
working out nicely.
I've instructed the detective.
I'm expecting Ivan Valadov
here any minute.
He arrived from Buenos Aires
this morning.
Splendid, Brash.
You always were thorough.
You know, of course,
that this will be
an expensive undertaking.
I'll spare no cost
to disgrace that woman...
and drive her
out of Southampton.
Good. And if we can
depend on Valadov to do his part,
the results should be
even better than that.
Since it's known that
Valadov formerly courted her,
and with the evidence
we hope to get,
we'll have suffcient
to demand a divorce for Colton.
You don't need to worry
about Ivan Valadov
going through with it.
I happen to know what
sort of rodent he is.
(Intercom Buzzes)
What is it?
Mr. Valadov is here.
Send him in.
Mr. Brash,
I am Ivan Valadov.
How do you do?
You know Mrs. Brittony.
Of course, I do.
I had the pleasure
of knowing Mrs. Brittony
quite well.
Send Donovan in.
It was very charming
of you to send for me.
Only because
the situation demands
your particular talents.
This is the plan.
Listen carefully, Donovan.
You too, Mr. Valadov.
Mrs. Colton is giving
elaborate entertainment...
on the Colton estate
on the night of August 1 7.
I think that's
Saturday night.
Let's see.
Yes.
Donovan, I want you...
Mr. And Mrs. Pillsbury.
How lovely of you
to have included us.
Charming of you to come.
How do you do?
How do you do?
Mrs. Crane Brittony.
Delighted to see you
again, my dear. You
look perfectly stunning.
(Laughing)
Ha, ha, ha.
The Earl of Stratton.
A real earl.
If Carrington could
only see me now.
Where did you come from?
England.
You mean this title stuff
is on the level?
It's genuine?
Of course.
May I have the pleasure
of the frst dance?
It would be a privilege
and an honor to dance
with the Earl of Stratton.
Isn't there someplace
we can be alone?
There are
so many things I want
to talk to you about.
So many things you'll
have to answer for too.
All right, where shall we go?
Right this way.
Colton.
May I see you
a minute, please?
Why, certainly.
Pardon me, gentlemen.
Sure, Fletcher.
About this I.O.U.
You promised to settle up
with me two weeks ago.
I must have
the money tonight.
Tonight? I don't see how...
Well then, if you don't,
I'll just have to approach
Mrs. Colton for it.
No, no, no.
Don't disturb her, Rand.
I'll get it for you tonight
without fail.
Those are the windows
of her room.
I got ya.
And you better keep
your eye on that Indian.
You might fnd out
something interesting
about them.
When this guy, Ivan,
gets through with her,
we'll have plenty.
I suppose
I have myself to blame
for losing you.
But how on earth
was I to know that
you really cared for me?
Couldn't you tell
out at the ranch
that I did?
Don't you think
your method of showing it
was a little...
unusual? Shooting off my hat
and roping me like a steer?
Do you know you
might have killed me?
I'll admit I was
a little uncouth,
but you did like me.
You know I did,
but I tried to conceal it
the best way I could.
Holding out on me, huh?
Those are the windows
of her room. Get in there
while the entertainment is on...
so you'll be there
when she gets back.
Don't worry.
Be sure and get her
in front of the window so
I can see you at the right time.
You will see plenty,
my friend.
I want to get
in the social register,
and you insinuated that
I wasn't exactly a lady.
But I'm surprised...
Yeah, you're full
of surprises yourself,
you know.
I didn't know
you were nobility.
I had no title then.
I meant to tell you
that night in Buenos Aires...
that I was going home
to straighten out
some family affairs.
I meant to tell you
that I was mad about you,
always have been.
You've got to believe that.
I didn't say
you could kiss me.
Remember you once told me
to release my brakes?
Yeah, but why did
you wait so long?
Well, I'm not going to wait any longer.
I love you.
We've got to fnd
some way out of this.
All right, my lord,
it will have
to be arranged.
(Clearing Throat)
I'm sorry, madame.
I am so sorry, madame!
You're sorry?
What have you got
to be sorry about?
Remember. You only have
a half an hour to dress,
make up, vocalize,
warm up the voice.
Oh, yes. That's right.
I forgot. We're putting on
an opera tonight.
Best of success to you, my dear.
With you here,
that'll be easy.
(Dramatic Music)
I've been looking for you.
Did she give you the check?
No.
But I must have it
tonight.
I'm sorry, but Mrs. Colton
has defnitely refused to pay
any more of your gambling debts.
This is
an unusually large sum.
You may tell Mrs. Colton...
there is no sum too large
to pay for the name
I've given her.
Even so, I think she's
been very generous to you.
Did you get it?
No, but I will.
I'll go upstairs and get it.
Wait right here till I get back.
(Singing Arpeggio)
That's a very
delicate note, madame.
I'm afraid you are taking
the worst way to get there.
Well, I want to get there
in the worst way.
Oh.
(Singing Arpeggio)
Haven't you got
my dress hooked yet?
We go this way
and that way.
I can do nothing.
All right,
we'll try it again, please.
(Singing Arpeggio)
Madame, would you
please stand still?
Between the two of you,
you're driving me crazy.
Can I do anything
for you, sir?
No, thanks, Thomas.
Who's there?
En ces lieux malgre moi
Please, madame,
you mustn't scream.
Think of your voice.
Give me the "A."
Give me the "A."
Oh, stop blowing
that thing. I know
the whole alphabet.
Please hurry.
You're on in a minute.
They'll have to wait.
They can't stretch the music.
They'll have to stretch it,
or I'll go crazy!
How can I sing when you got
me in a mood like this?
Madame, you mustn't shout.
Who's shouting,
you seal?
You're on now.
Oh, I'm on, huh?
Well, how am I doin'?
Oh, please, madame,
give me the "A."
(Playing Pitch Pipe)
Que ma faiblesse adore
C'est toi
C'est toi mon bien aime
Oh, pardon me, general.
Ah, cesse
d'affliger mon coeur
Je subis une loi supreme
Je pleurs
Ravivant ma douleur
Delilah
Delilah
Je t'aime
Je t'aime
Come here, Sammy.
Ah, reponds
a ma tendresse
Par mes baisers
Verse moi, verse
moi I'ivresse...
Je veux secher
tes larmes et de
ton coeur eloigner
Reponds
Les larmes
A ma tendresse reponds a ma
Je veux secher
tes larmes
Tendresse
Je veux secher
Ahh
Tes larmes
Verse moi
Ahh
Moi verse moi
Ahh
L 'ivresse
Samson
Delilah
Samson
Delilah
Je t'aime
Je t'aime
He insists that he must
have that money tonight.
Expensive husband, huh?
All right, give it to him
but this is the last time.
Very well.
Oh, you can go.
Okay, madame.
What is it, Taho?
Come quick!
Mr. Colton, him hurt.
He's what?
Yes, lady.
In your room.
Oh.
Where are you going?
The intermission
is almost over.
Well, you tell them
to wait till I get back.
But, madame...
Do as I say.
See if there's any money
in his pocket?
No money, lady.
Wait outside that door.
Let no one in.
Okay.
Oh, so that's
where you're hidin'.
I'm not hiding.
I just came
to pay you a visit.
Yeah, and left
your callin' card.
Uh, what do you mean?
I don't understand.
Come here and I'll show ya.
How terrible.
But, darling,
I know nothing of this.
Don't "darlin"' me.
You know you did it.
Oh. So you are
a very clever woman.
You have put your husband
out of your way and you
want to blame it on me.
You have done this,
and you are going to pay
for it. I'm going.
You're gonna stay here
and face the music.
All right, I'm going to stay,
and I'm going to tell everyone
you did it.
I saw you.
Why you, low-down,
sneaky...
If you want
to save your life,
you better come with me.
Take your flthy hands
off me. Let me go!
Go on. Go on.
Don't let him get away.
Who are you,
and what do you want?
Donovan's the name,
and that's the story.
Oh. You're just
what's needed.
Come on in.
Are you alone?
Not exactly.
Well, in that case,
I'd like to see your paramour,
Mr. Ivan Valadov.
Are you tryin' to be funny?
Hey, listen, I'm an old hand
at this game.
Mr. Colton.
Yes.
Whose gun is that?
Why, uh,
I think it's mine.
That's all I want to know.
This is murder.
You're not insinuatin'
that I did it.
You'll have to tell
your story to the D.A.
Say, listen, you.
just a minute.
(Blowing Whistle)
What's happening?
Nothing. It's all right.
I'll take care of everything.
Boys, come up here.
I tell you, when I frst came
into this room, he was lyin'
there just as you see him.
Yes, yes, I know.
Don't let anyone
out of this house.
You search the grounds.
What has happened?
It's Mr. Colton.
What has she done
to my nephew?
My theory of the case
is murder.
Don't let anyone in here.
(Mrs. Brittony Screams)
Fletcher, why didn't
you listen to me?
I knew something like this
would happen if you married
that dreadful woman.
You came here.
You forced yourself upon us.
I swore I'd drive you
out of Southampton and now
you've killed my nephew.
I wouldn't be too sure
about that if I were you.
You want to walk
or ride, lady?
I never walk when
I can ride, and when I ride,
it won't be with you.
You're coming with me.
You're not taking
this lady anywhere.
Here's the man
you want.
Huh?
And we found the Indian
over him with this knife.
We tried to make him talk.
You killed Colton.
It's a lie.
Colton shot himself.
We'll let the courts decide that.
He man that tried
kill horse too.
Why, you double-crossin'...
I didn't know
it was your horse.
I needed money.
She paid me to do that.
Why, that's preposterous.
The man's lying.
You are lying.
You also paid me to come
here from Buenos Aires and
help you to disgrace her.
The man's insane.
I believe him.
He ain't got brains
enough to fgure
this thing out himself.
I won't be insulted by you.
Don't lose your temper,
or I'll help you fnd it.
You fgured a swell way
to drive yourself out
of this town.
Now, let the law take its course.
Let's go.
I used to put my heart
and soul in my dancin'
To keep the wolf from the door
But now I'm a lady
Don't have to dance anymore
I'd fiirt with handsome men
and ask them no questions
I met the best and the worst
But now I'm a lady
I see their pedigrees frst
Let me say there is
many a boyfriend
That knew me when
But today they're
the guys in the army
Of my forgotten men
Oh, I used to play around
without any conscience
I just broke hearts left and right
But now I'm a lady
I plan to be more polite
Who is it?
Don't be alarmed, milady.
It's only your husband,
the Earl of Stratton.
just a minute, dear.
But, my dear,
we'll have to hurry,
or we'll miss the boat.
Take it easy, honey.
You'll last longer.
Hi-dee-ho, baby
I'm goin' places
I've made my plan
Hi-dee-ho
Love is dealin' me aces
I've got my man
Now step by step
I hit the top of the ladder
It was a dangerous climb
But now I'm a lady
Come up
and see me sometime