Paradise Canyon (1935) Movie Script
[ Music ]
Colonel Schraeder,
I'm John Wyatt.
How are you Wyatt?
I'm glad you got here. Be
seated.
Thank you.
The department ordered me to
cooperate with you.
The counterfeit money situation
in this
section has become pretty bad.
Lots of it in circulation.
And it seems to be coming from
the Mexican borderline.
Have you picked up any clues?
Nothing definite. Some years
ago two men
operating a medicine show were
caught
with some of the bad money on
them.
One of them got 10 years and
served his time.
The other turned state's
evidence and was released.
Are those the men you suspect?
Yes.
We just got word that the
ex-convict is operating
his medicine show again over toward
the Mexican border in Arizona.
It will be pretty tough trail them
if they slip across the border.
You needn't worry on that score.
Our relations with the Mexican
officials there are very
friendly.
And I've already made all
arrangements with them
to permit you to cross the
border if your man tries to get
away.
You have their full
cooperation.
Well that's fine Colonel.
Well, this is a new one for me.
Looks like I'm going to have to
join a medicine show.
Good luck.
Thanks, friend.
Been a medicine show through
here lately?
Yes. There was one pulled out
of here about five days ago.
They owed everybody in town
and had to leave in a hurry.
[ Laughs ]
You don't know which they were
going do you?
I think they were headed west.
Much obliged.
I'll be back in a few minutes
now.
Haven't seen anything of a
medicine show, have you?
Yeah. There was one here.
But they pulled out last night.
The sheriff wouldn't let them
stop.
He said they were a bunch of
crooks.
Which way did they go?
-Towards Arizona.
-Thanks.
What's happened Martin?
Well that drunken medicine man
busted up my
store last night and ran out
without paying for it.
Better get the sheriff and go
after.
-He ain't here!
-I just saw him.
Just straight back.
He's in his office now.
What's the trouble stranger?
There was a medicine show here
and the boss got
drunk and busted up the drug
store.
Then skipped out without paying
for it.
The druggers gone to get the
sheriff to go after him
and attach the show for the
damage.
Which way'd they go?
Went right out that way toward
the state line.
Thanks.
Dad, I wish you wouldn't drink
anymore of that stuff.
Stuff?
Dr. Carter's Great cure to
human health and happiness.
And you call it stuff.
Linda, that remedy has been
passed down
from generation to generation.
Sheriff wouldn't tried to
attach the show if you hadn't
gotten drunk last night.
Busted up everything in that
drug store.
Well, I... I'm sorry about that
Linda.
But I'll never do that again.
Not as long as I live.
I promise.
What's that for?
That makes 976.
976 what?
Times you've promised her to
quit drinking.
Thanks boys.
You two get back there and
shake up that medicine.
You don't have to shake it in
this tub.
Nah, you just put it in bucket
and the car will do the rest.
Hey there!
What's the trouble?
There's a sheriff and posse
after you.
There going to attach your
show.
State line shouldn't be far
ahead. You better step on it.
Much obliged, stranger.
Faster dad.
Well, there not going to get
the ol' Dr. napping. No sir.
The great brain that concocted
Dr. Carter's
Indian Remedy is too much for
any small town sheriff.
Hey, you want to remember that
the minute we get
across that line, attachment
papers are worthless.
Hurry dad.
They can't be far behind us.
I'm giving it everything that
it's got.
Hey, give it a snort of that
indian remedy of yours.
Maybe that'll make it go faster.
What's a matter dad?
What happened?
Oh, dad. Can't you do
something.
It's only 50 feet to the line.
Oh, won't you help us?
Sure I will.
Hold it men.
I see your just a little bit
too late, ain't you sheriff?
They got across the line.
Ain't nothing we can do about
it.
Sheriff, what you need is a
bottle of Dr. Carter's Indian
Remedy.
It'll vim and vigor into that
body of yours
and make you more fit for you
job, sheriff.
Yeah, I'd be glad to take your
order anytime you want sheriff.
Good for man and beast.
Buy your horse a bottle.
Nevermind that.
You need more than indian
remedy if you
ever come back to this county
again.
Come on boys.
Heh.
I want to thank you for helping
us.
Your welcome I'm sure.
Sure my boy! Shake the hand that
shook the hand of Buffalo Bill.
I'm the celebrated Dr. Carter.
World renowned medicine master
and inventor of
Dr. Carter's celeberated
indian remedy.
A guaranteed cure-all for
whatever it is that's wrong
with you.
Every year, thousands of people
come
to me for sucker. I mean
suffer.
And go away cured. That's a
fact.
Here my boy, have a shot.
Cut out the sales talk dad.
I'm Linda Carter and this is my
father Dr. Carter.
We sell patent medicine. And
this is Mike and Ike.
-I'm Ike.
-And I'm Mike.
They're entertainers at our
show.
Oh, I see. A medicine show.
Yes, that's it. And I wanted to
thank you
again for saving us from that
sheriff.
Just a little matter of an
unpaid bill.
Dad'll send it to them.
Looks like you need a couple of
horses for this wagon doc.
Yes, yes. You're quite right.
young man. Quite right.
Looks as though has chariot had
imbibed a little bit
too freely of my famous remedy.
It's a good thing you came a
long when you did.
Oh that's alright Ms. Carter.
You haven't told us your name
yet.
Well I'm John... Roger.
Are you working young man?
Well not exactly. I just
finished a job.
Oh, I see.
Well say then I'd like to use
you in the medicine show.
Yeah, you know. After what
you've done for us, huh?
Say, can you sing or dance?
No, I'm sorry but I'm afraid
all I can do is ride a shoot.
Oh, you can shoot can ya?
Say, now that gives me an idea.
Yes. We've been needing a new
act ya know?
Yes. Linda here. She's being
doing a dance.
Yeah, suppose you two get
together,
and kind of rehearse a little
bit and everything.
We'll get together a new act,
feature it, and call it the
living target.
Well I guess that's alright if
Ms. Carter doesn't mind.
It's alright with me as long as
you don't hit me too often.
How are your nerves?
Don't you worry about his
nerves Linda.
My famous remedies will take
care of that.
No thanks dad.
I think we can get along
without that.
Well, my boy, you're a part of
the show.
That's great. I've wanted to
join a medicine show for some
time.
Well, now that you've joined
the show,
I guess I'll give you your
watch back.
That's very nice of you.
Why don't you tie your horse on
back
and ride along with us for a
while.
We'll drive slowly.
Thanks. I will.
Our next stop is Los Viejas,
Arizona.
Oh, that's right on the border
isn't it?
Yes. Yes it is.
You know we've never played
that town before.
Ought to be some mighty
good business down there.
How long have you been in the
medicine show business?
Ever since I was a boy.
That is except for about 10
years.
Oh, you were out of it for 10
years, eh?
Yes. Yes. I had some trouble
with a business associate of
mine.
I took advantage of an
opportunity to be
connected with a government
institution for a time.
Oh, I see.
That's your 10 spot...
You better tell Curly to be
more careful.
I'll tell him about it.
Wait till you see our new 20s.
They're great.
That's what we came for.
We have a deal all set to get
rid of 500 of those in Tucson.
Hey that's fine.
I'll go get them for ya.
In the meantime you boys stay
around
town but keep out of sight as
much as possible.
I'll be back in a couple of
hours with the money.
Hey, these look pretty good.
Have a look at this.
Let him in.
Have any trouble with that last
batch?
Pete said there was too much red
in it, but he got rid of 'em
alright.
He wants 500 of the new 20s.
Oh, that's swell.
Oh here's a letter from the
boys down in Las Cruces.
Anything the matter boss?
Plenty.
Old Doctor Carter is heading
this way with that medicine
show of his.
If he sees me here he'll sure
mess things up.
You know there might be a way
to make him change his mind
about coming here.
Yeah, that's right.
Take Texan Slim with ya.
Okay boss.
Come on fellas.
Well son, that's a remarkable
exhibition young man.
Yes, now I think if we can find
somebody that could hold a cigar
between their teeth, the act
would be complete.
Well here doc.
You hold this match.
Stand right over there.
I'll show you my mirror shot.
Oh, well, uh, not just now
young man.
We've got to getting down to
the town.
Yes. We better get started too.
You folks go on ahead.
I've got to get my horse a
drink.
You better give him a little
shot of Doctor Carter's remedy.
I think he'd better stick to
water.
Alright then.
Well, we'll see you later.
Hurry up though because we got
to
get a show set up in the next
town.
-Alright doc.
-Alright.
There it is.
Step on it dad. Someone's after
us again.
Hey, wait a minute partner.
We were just trying to play a
little joke on a couple of
fellas.
And well I guess we got the
wrong people.
It doesn't look like a mistake
to me.
And it's a cinch you got the
wrong people.
And don't forget it.
Well dad, here we are. Las
Viejas.
That's right.
Now if we can just find a place
to set the show up.
Look. There's a good place over
there.
That's alright.
Alright, let's get set up boys.
We're going to give a show here
this afternoon.
Okay doc.
I'm telling you boss, that cowboy
of that show is plenty tough.
He went right up behind us
and took us all off our horses.
Nothing we could do about it.
Except lie out of it.
What?!
And that's not all.
They're setting their show up
on the American side.
The game will be up if old man
Carter ever sees me here.
We've got to get this show out
of town.
Yeah, that's right.
You go across the border
and bring that cowboy over
here.
You know a little money
will do wonders sometimes.
I got you.
There's a lot of things you can
do to help
besides standing around
looking.
I was afraid I might get in the
way.
There's a bucket in there.
Would you mind going and
getting some water?
Be glad to.
Well Linda. I'd better be
getting up the street and
let the townfolks know that the great PPCarter medicine show is inpptown.
Just a minute dad.
You remember that last town you
were in?
Yes, well that's right.
I'll see you later dear.
Hello.
Wait a minute.
A friend of yours over on the
Mexican side wants to talk with
you.
-Friend of mine?
-Yeah.
Sure you aren't making another
mistake?
-Not this time.
-Alright.
-This is the man.
-Sit down.
I thought you said it was
somebody I know.
Wait a minute.
I'm Curly Joe.
The boys tell me your a pretty
good man in a jam.
Let's get on with the
compliments and get on to
business.
What do you want me for?
Now that's the way to talk.
You're working for ol' doc
Carter aren't ya'?
Yes I am.
I'll make you a proposition if
you're interested.
What is it?
I'll make it worth your while
if that show leaves town today.
What's your game?
No game.
It's just that I don't want
competition.
Doctor Carter's show draws all
my trade away from me.
I'm not interested.
I don't play my cards that way.
Alright stranger.
Then I'll deal from the bottom.
You and that show will be out
of town tonight.
Or I'll be over there looking
for you.
Well the show always goes on.
Come over early and avoid the
rush.
Travelers. If you just step down here,
a little bit close to the
platform.
We're about to start the entertainment
my friends that you come to see.
We're going to start it off.
I asked can the Texas Two here,
to sing. To render.
That soul sermon.
That heart fluttering ballad.
Entitled: When We Were Young
and Foolish.
Alright, let her go boys.
When we were young a foolish
And easily lead astray
We went to moonlight dances
And danced the night away.
With that's the dance we met
them
They asked if we were alone
They danced with us all
evening
And in the morning took us
home
Twas in their mothers hallway
The lights were burning low
They hugged us and they
kissed us
And they would not let us go
We screamed but got no
answer
Believe it our not it's true
All for the sake of honor
Our eyes were black and blue
Now take this as a warning
To young boys like you and me
You ne'er can trust a woman
From 6 to 63
[ Applause ]
Alright thank you my friends,
thank you.
Now we're going to have some
more
entertainment here in just a
minute neighbors.
But right now my friends I've
got a message for you!
Listen friends let me tell you
something.
Long before the hand of man set
foot
in this country, it was
uninhabited.
Yeah. Only Indians lived here, and
sickness among those Indians
my friends and neighbors was
absolutely unknown, because?
That's what you ought to ask me
friend, why?
I'll tell you why!
Because they had the secret.
The secret of good health.
They had a compound my friends.
A compound made of loose herbs
barks and bitters.
And that compound is known to
the world today
as Doctor Carter's famous
Indian remedy.
Listen friends, I want to tell
you something.
15 years ago I was given up by the doctors.
Yes.
They told me that I couldn't
live for a week.
But I fooled them.
Yes sir. I got well.
And let me tell you something.
If you've got the proper amount
of determination,
listen, you can overcome any
kind of
a physical handicap with a
proper amount of determination.
Now listen.
I once knew a man that didn't
have a tooth in his head.
Yet that man learned to play a
bass drum
better than anyone I've ever
listened to.
That's an absolute fact friend.
I only deal in facts.
I'm telling you the truth.
I went out into the country.
I went out into the great open spaces.
And I lived with the Indians.
And I was cured by those
Indians.
I was cured by taking that
secret compound of theirs.
And let me tell you something.
That those Indians my friends
for generations
have been laughing up their
sleeves.
Uh, at least laughing up their
blankets at the doctors.
That's an absolute fact.
And I brought back with me to
civilization
the secret of that marvelous
compound.
Known today as Doctor Carter's
Indian remedy.
Now friends, I'm going to give
you an opportunity
a little bit later to buy a
bottle of
that remedy for the advertising
price of 1 dollar.
1 dollar is all it's going to
cost
Right now, I'm going on with
the entertainment.
My friends, it gives me a great
deal of pleasure,
to introduce one of the most
amazing.
One of the most astounding
performances
ever displayed on any stage.
Introducing Princess Natasha.
[ Applause ]
And her partner, Cowboy John.
Who are about to offer for your
approval, a brilliant exhibition
An astounding, amazing
performance of expert
marksmanship.
Let me have your attention.
[ Appplause ]
And now I want to call your
attention ladies and gentlemen.
To the high spot in this
marvelous, this brilliant
exhibition you've just
witnessed.
It is known as the mirror
trick.
Featuring this living target.
This performance my friends
calls for
perfect coordination of mind
and nerve.
And this coordination is only
made possible through the
constant use
of Doctor Carter's famous
Indian remedy my friends.
Calling your attention to
Princess Natasha and her
partner Cowboy John, in a
brilliant exhibition: the
mirror trick.
[ Applause ]
[ Applause ]
Yeah, that's Carter alright.
He
mustn't see me here.
Now get in there and do what I
told ya'.
Just now my friends,
the Texas Two here are going
to render another tune for us.
And this time my neighbors it's
going to be a comical tune.
And it's entitled: Snap Them
Old Suspenders Once Again.
Alright boys, snap!
Oh, you never spoke to me
like
that before
Come and snap those old
suspenders
Once again
Once again
Come snap those old suspendors
once again
Out in the new Moja'
I'll be waiting day by day
Till you snap those old suspenders pponce again
Once again
Once again
Come snap those old suspendors
once again
Oh my heart just love those stroke
I miss the manly stroke
Just snap those old suspenders
once again
Once again
Once again
Snap those old suspenders
once again
I want to tell you my friends.
A man that can't laugh at that
song has got liver troubles
neighbors.
I guarantee it.
I'll take one bottle mister.
Here you are brother.
Right there. Now friends.
If there is anybody else here
that suffers from urethritis...
Hey, wait a minute!
I gave you a 20!
Why no brother you're wrong.
Your piece was a 5.
You can't short change me and
get away with it.
Hey, Rube!
That's enough boys. Just a
minute neighbors!
Just a minute! Don't go away.
This remedy my friend, is good
everything that ails you,
but is also good for aches,
sprains, and bruises.
Say mister I guess I can use a
bottle of that.
Just received a communication
from the American government.
They suspect counterfeit money
is being
distributed from this side of
the border.
Miguel, you will proceed to
investigate at once.
-Si.
-And be careful.
Any talk on that stolen stuff
yet?
No but I suspect one any minute.
Better go over to stir
something up.
Oh, something stir up alright.
Had one of our boys plant some of
the phony dough in the wagon.
What?! You had him plant some
of that stuff in the wagon?
Why sure.
Why you sap. You've messed
things up right.
If Doctor Carter ever gets his
eye on that dough
he'll know right where it come
from.
Now we'll have to get him out
of the way.
You go over and stir up the
towns people.
That will take care of that
cowboy.
I'll have a couple of the boys
pick up
Doctor Carter and the girl
while you're doing that.
Alright Curly.
After that trouble here today
don't
you think we better move on?
There's too many people that
want this show to leave town.
I'd like to get to the bottom
of it.
Besides I think you'd get tired
of traveling all this time.
Oh, no. I'm used to it.
I've been with the show all my
life.
Except for a while when dad
went away.
You see. My mother died, so I
have to take care of dad.
Rather difficult sometimes when
he's drinking.
We usually have to leave town
in a hurry.
But I suppose it can't be
helped in this business.
I'm doing all the talking.
Why don't you tell me about
yourself.
Well, there's not much to tell.
I'm just a cowboy drifting
from place to place.
-Looking for steers?
-Wild steers.
Oh, there comes dad back from
town.
Probably looking for drink of
that nerve tonic of his.
Oh, I left the key under my pillow.
He's sure to find it.
Won't you go up and get it for
me?
If he sees me he'll know
something's up.
Certainly Ms. Linda. I'll get
it.
-Oh hello there young man.
-Hello doc!
This is a beautiful day isn't
it young man.
Just fills a fella' with a
vigor of youth.
I'd sure like to be young
again.
I was just about take a drink
of my wonder tonic.
I don't know how I'd get along
without that stuff young man.
No, certainly it's a bear of a
godsend my boy. A gift to
humanity.
Well, dog gonnit.
My daughter must have taken
those keys out of my pocket.
Well I was just about to offer
to drink
a little toast with you, but I
guess we'll have
to forgo that pleasure until I
can find Linda.
That's alright doc. I wasn't
thirsty anyways.
I just left Linda down at the
creek.
Down at the... oh well, I'll...
Oh, there you are.
Linda. I've been looking for
you.
Say, what's the name of that
next town we're going to?
I don't know.
We're liable to end anywhere.
Hi there sharpshooter.
Where's the doc?
Oh he went down to the creek
looking for Linda.
A family argument huh?
We better wait here for them
then.
Well that druggest is liable to
get awful sore at me.
Don't get excited dad.
It's bad for your nerves.
I'm sure this deal can wait a
little while.
I know Linda but I promised...
That's right doc. The deal will
have to wait.
Got a new deal for you.
Come on with us.
Hey, see here, what is the meaning
of this unwarranted intrusion?
Cut out the big words and get
going.
Alright, you too.
Now sheriff, I ain't saying the
medicine ain't no good.
What I am saying is that while
I was watching
that show, somebody stole my
watch.
And Jim here lost his six-pin.
Yeah! The one I got for that
old widow woman.
And there was a lot of
sentiment attached to that pin.
Sheriff, you ought to go and
search that wagon.
That ought to settle it.
He's right sheriff. That's what
you ought to do.
Alright Herman.
We'll take a look at that wagon.
I'm beginning to wonder if that
gang across the border
is mixed up in this trouble
we've been having.
I don't know.
Doc Carter have any enemies?
Only his old partner, that sent him
into the pen for counterfeiting.
The doc knows he framed him.
He's been looking for him ever
since.
Swears he'll kill him on site.
What's this fella' look like?
Doc says he's got curly hair
and a scar on his left cheek.
Curly hair eh? Scar?
Here you are eh?
Where is the rest of your gang?
They aren't here.
Search this place.
Here is something Sheriff.
Who's bunk is that?
That's mine.
Say, that's my watch.
That's all the evidence we need.
Take him along.
Come on you fellas. Get going.
Get after him boys!
This looks like the spot he
fell off.
I'm sure you hit him. Look
around boys.
Look!
He took to the water.
Circle the lake and see if we
can pick up his tracks.
I'm an American government agent.
Here are my credentials.
Oh, yes. Your superiors have
notified me of your coming.
What can we do for you?
Well, I'm after a
counterfeiting gang and
I think found the man that's
the head of it.
He's on your side of the line
and I'd like to make an arrest.
And who is this man?
His name is Curly Joe.
He runs the saloon here.
Curly Joe...
It is a pleasure to assist you
and wish you success.
We have a had a man watching
Curly Joe's place for some time.
He may be able to give you some
assistance.
If you need more help you can
look up on us.
Thank you sir. But I think I
can handle it alright myself.
I could use a gun if you had
one to spare.
Oh, certainly.
Alright.
Curly Joe around?
No I don't expect him.
Well I'll just wait.
Just a minute. You're under
arrest.
What for?
You know what for. Counterfeit.
You can't get away with it.
This is Mexico.
You don't think I tried making
an arrest
without getting extradition
papers do you?
[ Speaking Spanish ]
He's a thief!
Well, senor we are going to
jail.
Oh wait a minute. Let me
explain.
Wait a minute!
What is the meaning of this?
I was trying to arrest Curly Joe
and during the battle your
men picked on the wrong man.
I can't make them understand
who I am.
Release him, pronto!
[ Speaking Spanish ]
Where's Curly Joe?
He probably go to the hide out.
On paradise range. 4 miles
south of here.
No, no. He go this way through
the tunnels.
My horse is there.
I get the Rurales.
Capitan, the American officer is
following Curly Joe to his hide
out.
He will need help.
Vamos!
What's all the shooting for?
That cowboy from Carter's show was
following me and I plugged him.
He's a federal man.
-A federal man?
-Yeah.
You'll find him around the bend
there.
You better go drag him out of
site.
Come on fellas.
Wait a minute. Where's Carter
and the girl?
They're down in the mine.
I got 'em tied up.
Fine.
Well, enjoying yourself folks?
Joe Gale!
Hey fellas!
Rurales!
Well doc, now that you've
caught up with me,
it looks like the end of the
trail for you.
I just fixed that pal of yours.
The federal man, for putting in
on my counterfeit game.
And now, it's your turn.
[ Rurales yelling ]
I see you got him. Nice work
senor.
Now if you will let me have
him,
I will guarantee him a nice
firing squad.
I'd like to take you up on
that, captain,
but I have to take him back
in order to complete my
assignment.
Well senor, if I could have him
I will give him such a nice
funeral.
[ Both Laugh ]
I can't understand what's
happened to dad.
Well maybe he's having a hard
time finding the Justice of
Peace.
He'll be here.
[ Both at once ] Yeah.
No sir justice. Justice?
If you suffer from sour stomach,
indigestion, rheumatism,
sciatica, or lumbago,
that's the finest stuff you can
get in the world.
It's power.
I'll say.
Colonel Schraeder,
I'm John Wyatt.
How are you Wyatt?
I'm glad you got here. Be
seated.
Thank you.
The department ordered me to
cooperate with you.
The counterfeit money situation
in this
section has become pretty bad.
Lots of it in circulation.
And it seems to be coming from
the Mexican borderline.
Have you picked up any clues?
Nothing definite. Some years
ago two men
operating a medicine show were
caught
with some of the bad money on
them.
One of them got 10 years and
served his time.
The other turned state's
evidence and was released.
Are those the men you suspect?
Yes.
We just got word that the
ex-convict is operating
his medicine show again over toward
the Mexican border in Arizona.
It will be pretty tough trail them
if they slip across the border.
You needn't worry on that score.
Our relations with the Mexican
officials there are very
friendly.
And I've already made all
arrangements with them
to permit you to cross the
border if your man tries to get
away.
You have their full
cooperation.
Well that's fine Colonel.
Well, this is a new one for me.
Looks like I'm going to have to
join a medicine show.
Good luck.
Thanks, friend.
Been a medicine show through
here lately?
Yes. There was one pulled out
of here about five days ago.
They owed everybody in town
and had to leave in a hurry.
[ Laughs ]
You don't know which they were
going do you?
I think they were headed west.
Much obliged.
I'll be back in a few minutes
now.
Haven't seen anything of a
medicine show, have you?
Yeah. There was one here.
But they pulled out last night.
The sheriff wouldn't let them
stop.
He said they were a bunch of
crooks.
Which way did they go?
-Towards Arizona.
-Thanks.
What's happened Martin?
Well that drunken medicine man
busted up my
store last night and ran out
without paying for it.
Better get the sheriff and go
after.
-He ain't here!
-I just saw him.
Just straight back.
He's in his office now.
What's the trouble stranger?
There was a medicine show here
and the boss got
drunk and busted up the drug
store.
Then skipped out without paying
for it.
The druggers gone to get the
sheriff to go after him
and attach the show for the
damage.
Which way'd they go?
Went right out that way toward
the state line.
Thanks.
Dad, I wish you wouldn't drink
anymore of that stuff.
Stuff?
Dr. Carter's Great cure to
human health and happiness.
And you call it stuff.
Linda, that remedy has been
passed down
from generation to generation.
Sheriff wouldn't tried to
attach the show if you hadn't
gotten drunk last night.
Busted up everything in that
drug store.
Well, I... I'm sorry about that
Linda.
But I'll never do that again.
Not as long as I live.
I promise.
What's that for?
That makes 976.
976 what?
Times you've promised her to
quit drinking.
Thanks boys.
You two get back there and
shake up that medicine.
You don't have to shake it in
this tub.
Nah, you just put it in bucket
and the car will do the rest.
Hey there!
What's the trouble?
There's a sheriff and posse
after you.
There going to attach your
show.
State line shouldn't be far
ahead. You better step on it.
Much obliged, stranger.
Faster dad.
Well, there not going to get
the ol' Dr. napping. No sir.
The great brain that concocted
Dr. Carter's
Indian Remedy is too much for
any small town sheriff.
Hey, you want to remember that
the minute we get
across that line, attachment
papers are worthless.
Hurry dad.
They can't be far behind us.
I'm giving it everything that
it's got.
Hey, give it a snort of that
indian remedy of yours.
Maybe that'll make it go faster.
What's a matter dad?
What happened?
Oh, dad. Can't you do
something.
It's only 50 feet to the line.
Oh, won't you help us?
Sure I will.
Hold it men.
I see your just a little bit
too late, ain't you sheriff?
They got across the line.
Ain't nothing we can do about
it.
Sheriff, what you need is a
bottle of Dr. Carter's Indian
Remedy.
It'll vim and vigor into that
body of yours
and make you more fit for you
job, sheriff.
Yeah, I'd be glad to take your
order anytime you want sheriff.
Good for man and beast.
Buy your horse a bottle.
Nevermind that.
You need more than indian
remedy if you
ever come back to this county
again.
Come on boys.
Heh.
I want to thank you for helping
us.
Your welcome I'm sure.
Sure my boy! Shake the hand that
shook the hand of Buffalo Bill.
I'm the celebrated Dr. Carter.
World renowned medicine master
and inventor of
Dr. Carter's celeberated
indian remedy.
A guaranteed cure-all for
whatever it is that's wrong
with you.
Every year, thousands of people
come
to me for sucker. I mean
suffer.
And go away cured. That's a
fact.
Here my boy, have a shot.
Cut out the sales talk dad.
I'm Linda Carter and this is my
father Dr. Carter.
We sell patent medicine. And
this is Mike and Ike.
-I'm Ike.
-And I'm Mike.
They're entertainers at our
show.
Oh, I see. A medicine show.
Yes, that's it. And I wanted to
thank you
again for saving us from that
sheriff.
Just a little matter of an
unpaid bill.
Dad'll send it to them.
Looks like you need a couple of
horses for this wagon doc.
Yes, yes. You're quite right.
young man. Quite right.
Looks as though has chariot had
imbibed a little bit
too freely of my famous remedy.
It's a good thing you came a
long when you did.
Oh that's alright Ms. Carter.
You haven't told us your name
yet.
Well I'm John... Roger.
Are you working young man?
Well not exactly. I just
finished a job.
Oh, I see.
Well say then I'd like to use
you in the medicine show.
Yeah, you know. After what
you've done for us, huh?
Say, can you sing or dance?
No, I'm sorry but I'm afraid
all I can do is ride a shoot.
Oh, you can shoot can ya?
Say, now that gives me an idea.
Yes. We've been needing a new
act ya know?
Yes. Linda here. She's being
doing a dance.
Yeah, suppose you two get
together,
and kind of rehearse a little
bit and everything.
We'll get together a new act,
feature it, and call it the
living target.
Well I guess that's alright if
Ms. Carter doesn't mind.
It's alright with me as long as
you don't hit me too often.
How are your nerves?
Don't you worry about his
nerves Linda.
My famous remedies will take
care of that.
No thanks dad.
I think we can get along
without that.
Well, my boy, you're a part of
the show.
That's great. I've wanted to
join a medicine show for some
time.
Well, now that you've joined
the show,
I guess I'll give you your
watch back.
That's very nice of you.
Why don't you tie your horse on
back
and ride along with us for a
while.
We'll drive slowly.
Thanks. I will.
Our next stop is Los Viejas,
Arizona.
Oh, that's right on the border
isn't it?
Yes. Yes it is.
You know we've never played
that town before.
Ought to be some mighty
good business down there.
How long have you been in the
medicine show business?
Ever since I was a boy.
That is except for about 10
years.
Oh, you were out of it for 10
years, eh?
Yes. Yes. I had some trouble
with a business associate of
mine.
I took advantage of an
opportunity to be
connected with a government
institution for a time.
Oh, I see.
That's your 10 spot...
You better tell Curly to be
more careful.
I'll tell him about it.
Wait till you see our new 20s.
They're great.
That's what we came for.
We have a deal all set to get
rid of 500 of those in Tucson.
Hey that's fine.
I'll go get them for ya.
In the meantime you boys stay
around
town but keep out of sight as
much as possible.
I'll be back in a couple of
hours with the money.
Hey, these look pretty good.
Have a look at this.
Let him in.
Have any trouble with that last
batch?
Pete said there was too much red
in it, but he got rid of 'em
alright.
He wants 500 of the new 20s.
Oh, that's swell.
Oh here's a letter from the
boys down in Las Cruces.
Anything the matter boss?
Plenty.
Old Doctor Carter is heading
this way with that medicine
show of his.
If he sees me here he'll sure
mess things up.
You know there might be a way
to make him change his mind
about coming here.
Yeah, that's right.
Take Texan Slim with ya.
Okay boss.
Come on fellas.
Well son, that's a remarkable
exhibition young man.
Yes, now I think if we can find
somebody that could hold a cigar
between their teeth, the act
would be complete.
Well here doc.
You hold this match.
Stand right over there.
I'll show you my mirror shot.
Oh, well, uh, not just now
young man.
We've got to getting down to
the town.
Yes. We better get started too.
You folks go on ahead.
I've got to get my horse a
drink.
You better give him a little
shot of Doctor Carter's remedy.
I think he'd better stick to
water.
Alright then.
Well, we'll see you later.
Hurry up though because we got
to
get a show set up in the next
town.
-Alright doc.
-Alright.
There it is.
Step on it dad. Someone's after
us again.
Hey, wait a minute partner.
We were just trying to play a
little joke on a couple of
fellas.
And well I guess we got the
wrong people.
It doesn't look like a mistake
to me.
And it's a cinch you got the
wrong people.
And don't forget it.
Well dad, here we are. Las
Viejas.
That's right.
Now if we can just find a place
to set the show up.
Look. There's a good place over
there.
That's alright.
Alright, let's get set up boys.
We're going to give a show here
this afternoon.
Okay doc.
I'm telling you boss, that cowboy
of that show is plenty tough.
He went right up behind us
and took us all off our horses.
Nothing we could do about it.
Except lie out of it.
What?!
And that's not all.
They're setting their show up
on the American side.
The game will be up if old man
Carter ever sees me here.
We've got to get this show out
of town.
Yeah, that's right.
You go across the border
and bring that cowboy over
here.
You know a little money
will do wonders sometimes.
I got you.
There's a lot of things you can
do to help
besides standing around
looking.
I was afraid I might get in the
way.
There's a bucket in there.
Would you mind going and
getting some water?
Be glad to.
Well Linda. I'd better be
getting up the street and
let the townfolks know that the great PPCarter medicine show is inpptown.
Just a minute dad.
You remember that last town you
were in?
Yes, well that's right.
I'll see you later dear.
Hello.
Wait a minute.
A friend of yours over on the
Mexican side wants to talk with
you.
-Friend of mine?
-Yeah.
Sure you aren't making another
mistake?
-Not this time.
-Alright.
-This is the man.
-Sit down.
I thought you said it was
somebody I know.
Wait a minute.
I'm Curly Joe.
The boys tell me your a pretty
good man in a jam.
Let's get on with the
compliments and get on to
business.
What do you want me for?
Now that's the way to talk.
You're working for ol' doc
Carter aren't ya'?
Yes I am.
I'll make you a proposition if
you're interested.
What is it?
I'll make it worth your while
if that show leaves town today.
What's your game?
No game.
It's just that I don't want
competition.
Doctor Carter's show draws all
my trade away from me.
I'm not interested.
I don't play my cards that way.
Alright stranger.
Then I'll deal from the bottom.
You and that show will be out
of town tonight.
Or I'll be over there looking
for you.
Well the show always goes on.
Come over early and avoid the
rush.
Travelers. If you just step down here,
a little bit close to the
platform.
We're about to start the entertainment
my friends that you come to see.
We're going to start it off.
I asked can the Texas Two here,
to sing. To render.
That soul sermon.
That heart fluttering ballad.
Entitled: When We Were Young
and Foolish.
Alright, let her go boys.
When we were young a foolish
And easily lead astray
We went to moonlight dances
And danced the night away.
With that's the dance we met
them
They asked if we were alone
They danced with us all
evening
And in the morning took us
home
Twas in their mothers hallway
The lights were burning low
They hugged us and they
kissed us
And they would not let us go
We screamed but got no
answer
Believe it our not it's true
All for the sake of honor
Our eyes were black and blue
Now take this as a warning
To young boys like you and me
You ne'er can trust a woman
From 6 to 63
[ Applause ]
Alright thank you my friends,
thank you.
Now we're going to have some
more
entertainment here in just a
minute neighbors.
But right now my friends I've
got a message for you!
Listen friends let me tell you
something.
Long before the hand of man set
foot
in this country, it was
uninhabited.
Yeah. Only Indians lived here, and
sickness among those Indians
my friends and neighbors was
absolutely unknown, because?
That's what you ought to ask me
friend, why?
I'll tell you why!
Because they had the secret.
The secret of good health.
They had a compound my friends.
A compound made of loose herbs
barks and bitters.
And that compound is known to
the world today
as Doctor Carter's famous
Indian remedy.
Listen friends, I want to tell
you something.
15 years ago I was given up by the doctors.
Yes.
They told me that I couldn't
live for a week.
But I fooled them.
Yes sir. I got well.
And let me tell you something.
If you've got the proper amount
of determination,
listen, you can overcome any
kind of
a physical handicap with a
proper amount of determination.
Now listen.
I once knew a man that didn't
have a tooth in his head.
Yet that man learned to play a
bass drum
better than anyone I've ever
listened to.
That's an absolute fact friend.
I only deal in facts.
I'm telling you the truth.
I went out into the country.
I went out into the great open spaces.
And I lived with the Indians.
And I was cured by those
Indians.
I was cured by taking that
secret compound of theirs.
And let me tell you something.
That those Indians my friends
for generations
have been laughing up their
sleeves.
Uh, at least laughing up their
blankets at the doctors.
That's an absolute fact.
And I brought back with me to
civilization
the secret of that marvelous
compound.
Known today as Doctor Carter's
Indian remedy.
Now friends, I'm going to give
you an opportunity
a little bit later to buy a
bottle of
that remedy for the advertising
price of 1 dollar.
1 dollar is all it's going to
cost
Right now, I'm going on with
the entertainment.
My friends, it gives me a great
deal of pleasure,
to introduce one of the most
amazing.
One of the most astounding
performances
ever displayed on any stage.
Introducing Princess Natasha.
[ Applause ]
And her partner, Cowboy John.
Who are about to offer for your
approval, a brilliant exhibition
An astounding, amazing
performance of expert
marksmanship.
Let me have your attention.
[ Appplause ]
And now I want to call your
attention ladies and gentlemen.
To the high spot in this
marvelous, this brilliant
exhibition you've just
witnessed.
It is known as the mirror
trick.
Featuring this living target.
This performance my friends
calls for
perfect coordination of mind
and nerve.
And this coordination is only
made possible through the
constant use
of Doctor Carter's famous
Indian remedy my friends.
Calling your attention to
Princess Natasha and her
partner Cowboy John, in a
brilliant exhibition: the
mirror trick.
[ Applause ]
[ Applause ]
Yeah, that's Carter alright.
He
mustn't see me here.
Now get in there and do what I
told ya'.
Just now my friends,
the Texas Two here are going
to render another tune for us.
And this time my neighbors it's
going to be a comical tune.
And it's entitled: Snap Them
Old Suspenders Once Again.
Alright boys, snap!
Oh, you never spoke to me
like
that before
Come and snap those old
suspenders
Once again
Once again
Come snap those old suspendors
once again
Out in the new Moja'
I'll be waiting day by day
Till you snap those old suspenders pponce again
Once again
Once again
Come snap those old suspendors
once again
Oh my heart just love those stroke
I miss the manly stroke
Just snap those old suspenders
once again
Once again
Once again
Snap those old suspenders
once again
I want to tell you my friends.
A man that can't laugh at that
song has got liver troubles
neighbors.
I guarantee it.
I'll take one bottle mister.
Here you are brother.
Right there. Now friends.
If there is anybody else here
that suffers from urethritis...
Hey, wait a minute!
I gave you a 20!
Why no brother you're wrong.
Your piece was a 5.
You can't short change me and
get away with it.
Hey, Rube!
That's enough boys. Just a
minute neighbors!
Just a minute! Don't go away.
This remedy my friend, is good
everything that ails you,
but is also good for aches,
sprains, and bruises.
Say mister I guess I can use a
bottle of that.
Just received a communication
from the American government.
They suspect counterfeit money
is being
distributed from this side of
the border.
Miguel, you will proceed to
investigate at once.
-Si.
-And be careful.
Any talk on that stolen stuff
yet?
No but I suspect one any minute.
Better go over to stir
something up.
Oh, something stir up alright.
Had one of our boys plant some of
the phony dough in the wagon.
What?! You had him plant some
of that stuff in the wagon?
Why sure.
Why you sap. You've messed
things up right.
If Doctor Carter ever gets his
eye on that dough
he'll know right where it come
from.
Now we'll have to get him out
of the way.
You go over and stir up the
towns people.
That will take care of that
cowboy.
I'll have a couple of the boys
pick up
Doctor Carter and the girl
while you're doing that.
Alright Curly.
After that trouble here today
don't
you think we better move on?
There's too many people that
want this show to leave town.
I'd like to get to the bottom
of it.
Besides I think you'd get tired
of traveling all this time.
Oh, no. I'm used to it.
I've been with the show all my
life.
Except for a while when dad
went away.
You see. My mother died, so I
have to take care of dad.
Rather difficult sometimes when
he's drinking.
We usually have to leave town
in a hurry.
But I suppose it can't be
helped in this business.
I'm doing all the talking.
Why don't you tell me about
yourself.
Well, there's not much to tell.
I'm just a cowboy drifting
from place to place.
-Looking for steers?
-Wild steers.
Oh, there comes dad back from
town.
Probably looking for drink of
that nerve tonic of his.
Oh, I left the key under my pillow.
He's sure to find it.
Won't you go up and get it for
me?
If he sees me he'll know
something's up.
Certainly Ms. Linda. I'll get
it.
-Oh hello there young man.
-Hello doc!
This is a beautiful day isn't
it young man.
Just fills a fella' with a
vigor of youth.
I'd sure like to be young
again.
I was just about take a drink
of my wonder tonic.
I don't know how I'd get along
without that stuff young man.
No, certainly it's a bear of a
godsend my boy. A gift to
humanity.
Well, dog gonnit.
My daughter must have taken
those keys out of my pocket.
Well I was just about to offer
to drink
a little toast with you, but I
guess we'll have
to forgo that pleasure until I
can find Linda.
That's alright doc. I wasn't
thirsty anyways.
I just left Linda down at the
creek.
Down at the... oh well, I'll...
Oh, there you are.
Linda. I've been looking for
you.
Say, what's the name of that
next town we're going to?
I don't know.
We're liable to end anywhere.
Hi there sharpshooter.
Where's the doc?
Oh he went down to the creek
looking for Linda.
A family argument huh?
We better wait here for them
then.
Well that druggest is liable to
get awful sore at me.
Don't get excited dad.
It's bad for your nerves.
I'm sure this deal can wait a
little while.
I know Linda but I promised...
That's right doc. The deal will
have to wait.
Got a new deal for you.
Come on with us.
Hey, see here, what is the meaning
of this unwarranted intrusion?
Cut out the big words and get
going.
Alright, you too.
Now sheriff, I ain't saying the
medicine ain't no good.
What I am saying is that while
I was watching
that show, somebody stole my
watch.
And Jim here lost his six-pin.
Yeah! The one I got for that
old widow woman.
And there was a lot of
sentiment attached to that pin.
Sheriff, you ought to go and
search that wagon.
That ought to settle it.
He's right sheriff. That's what
you ought to do.
Alright Herman.
We'll take a look at that wagon.
I'm beginning to wonder if that
gang across the border
is mixed up in this trouble
we've been having.
I don't know.
Doc Carter have any enemies?
Only his old partner, that sent him
into the pen for counterfeiting.
The doc knows he framed him.
He's been looking for him ever
since.
Swears he'll kill him on site.
What's this fella' look like?
Doc says he's got curly hair
and a scar on his left cheek.
Curly hair eh? Scar?
Here you are eh?
Where is the rest of your gang?
They aren't here.
Search this place.
Here is something Sheriff.
Who's bunk is that?
That's mine.
Say, that's my watch.
That's all the evidence we need.
Take him along.
Come on you fellas. Get going.
Get after him boys!
This looks like the spot he
fell off.
I'm sure you hit him. Look
around boys.
Look!
He took to the water.
Circle the lake and see if we
can pick up his tracks.
I'm an American government agent.
Here are my credentials.
Oh, yes. Your superiors have
notified me of your coming.
What can we do for you?
Well, I'm after a
counterfeiting gang and
I think found the man that's
the head of it.
He's on your side of the line
and I'd like to make an arrest.
And who is this man?
His name is Curly Joe.
He runs the saloon here.
Curly Joe...
It is a pleasure to assist you
and wish you success.
We have a had a man watching
Curly Joe's place for some time.
He may be able to give you some
assistance.
If you need more help you can
look up on us.
Thank you sir. But I think I
can handle it alright myself.
I could use a gun if you had
one to spare.
Oh, certainly.
Alright.
Curly Joe around?
No I don't expect him.
Well I'll just wait.
Just a minute. You're under
arrest.
What for?
You know what for. Counterfeit.
You can't get away with it.
This is Mexico.
You don't think I tried making
an arrest
without getting extradition
papers do you?
[ Speaking Spanish ]
He's a thief!
Well, senor we are going to
jail.
Oh wait a minute. Let me
explain.
Wait a minute!
What is the meaning of this?
I was trying to arrest Curly Joe
and during the battle your
men picked on the wrong man.
I can't make them understand
who I am.
Release him, pronto!
[ Speaking Spanish ]
Where's Curly Joe?
He probably go to the hide out.
On paradise range. 4 miles
south of here.
No, no. He go this way through
the tunnels.
My horse is there.
I get the Rurales.
Capitan, the American officer is
following Curly Joe to his hide
out.
He will need help.
Vamos!
What's all the shooting for?
That cowboy from Carter's show was
following me and I plugged him.
He's a federal man.
-A federal man?
-Yeah.
You'll find him around the bend
there.
You better go drag him out of
site.
Come on fellas.
Wait a minute. Where's Carter
and the girl?
They're down in the mine.
I got 'em tied up.
Fine.
Well, enjoying yourself folks?
Joe Gale!
Hey fellas!
Rurales!
Well doc, now that you've
caught up with me,
it looks like the end of the
trail for you.
I just fixed that pal of yours.
The federal man, for putting in
on my counterfeit game.
And now, it's your turn.
[ Rurales yelling ]
I see you got him. Nice work
senor.
Now if you will let me have
him,
I will guarantee him a nice
firing squad.
I'd like to take you up on
that, captain,
but I have to take him back
in order to complete my
assignment.
Well senor, if I could have him
I will give him such a nice
funeral.
[ Both Laugh ]
I can't understand what's
happened to dad.
Well maybe he's having a hard
time finding the Justice of
Peace.
He'll be here.
[ Both at once ] Yeah.
No sir justice. Justice?
If you suffer from sour stomach,
indigestion, rheumatism,
sciatica, or lumbago,
that's the finest stuff you can
get in the world.
It's power.
I'll say.