MEN [SINGING]:Rolling home, across the bounding blue
So, boys, give her class And start rubbin' the brass
We're roll, rollin' home
Rolling home, come on, you lazy crew
Our whole course is set To race over the wet
We're roll, rollin' home
Oh, can't you see The light in your mother's eye
When that son of a gun, her roving son Attacks a piece of pie?
And can't you taste The lips of a certain miss
When her pride and her joy, her sailor boy Smacks her with a kiss?
And can't you hear Them cheering on the pier?
So quick, gobs, get on your jobs And tell the engineer
We're rolling home
Our chores are nearly through
So step lively, pals You'll soon be with the gals
We're roll, rollin' home
Just think of it, no more hardtack No more beans
No more salt horse And canned sardines
We've sailed all the seven seas We've crossed every pond
Oh, from now on, it's duck soup And a pure platinum blond
So no more labor, no more toil
No more Mother Sills And no more castor oil
No more spending the night aboard
Instead of ashore
Will we ever do it again?
Quoth the raven:
"Nevermore"
I still could swear When I think of the fair
Venetian maid I met
'Neath stars above She taught me to love
At least to love spaghet'
But when I tried To return to her side
And visit her on the Lido
The chief said no And sent me below
To polish his pet torpedo
It's the worst of breaks When the captain makes
You polish his pet torpedo
I hate romance When I think of the chance
I missed at Honolula
I scanned the beach And there was a peach
Enjoying a hula-hula
I could plainly see She was flirting with me
And my heart was filled with hope
But how can I show I'm a Romeo
Through a rusty periscope?
Nope, you can't even register hope
Through a rusty, dusty periscope
We're home, boys, we're home.
- Surface. - Surface.
Blow main ballast.
[HORN BLOWING]
ALL [SINGING]: Rolling home Our chores are nearly through
So step lively, pals You'll soon be with the gals
We're roll, rollin' home
We're rolling home
Sweet home!
- Gunny Saks. - Not granted.
Oh, but I gotta get ashore, I wanna see my wife.
- Your wife? - I haven't seen her for four years.
- Who'd marry you? - A minister.
- Next. - Mush Tracy.
- Not granted. - But I gotta go ashore.
I wanna go rowing in Central Park.
Move on, move on. Next.
- Frank Haliday. - Okay.
- Ralph Leon. - Okay.
Well, it's a tough break for you guys.
I was sort of hoping you'd get ashore with me.
I wouldn't join the Navy again if they made me a general.
- You never see a general in the Navy. - No, that's because they're smart.
What'd you join the Navy for in the first place?
Account of a woman, my wife. Two days after we were married...
...she told me I wasn't a man of the world so I joined the Navy.
- Well, do you think she'll recognize you? - Gee, I hope so.
I haven't changed much. Except that I've stopped biting my fingernails.
She doesn't know you're coming home.
I know that. I'm gonna surprise her.
You know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna rush up to her and say:
"Jenny, your man is home."
Boy, I've waited four long years for this.
- Yeah, what's your wife been doing? - She's been waiting too.
- You hope. - You hope.
Saks, Tracy, report to the captain at once.
- Saks, I want-- - Captain, I'm Saks. This is Tracy.
Mr. Tracy, shake hands with Captain Dingby.
How do you do, Mr. Tracy?
I'm glad to meet you, captain. I've seen you around.
I-- I'm looking for two sailors who know where the Brooklyn Navy Yard is.
- It must be in Brooklyn. - If it's in Brooklyn, we'll find it.
Good. That's the spirit. Now, men, this message is very important.
I want it delivered immediately to the Brooklyn Navy Yard...
...in care of Rear Admiral Stubbins.
Aye, aye, sir.
Well, where'll we find the rear admiral?
In the front office.
[PEOPLE CHATTERING]
[BELL RINGS]
Your name, please?
- What's the name? - Who? Mine?
Well, there's only two of us here and I know mine.
Oh, it's Nora. Nora Paige.
JENNY: Paige.
Paige. No, nothing today.
Well, there couldn't be. I wasn't expecting any mail.
Oh, a practical joker, huh?
Oh.
I'm sorry I bothered you.
JENNY: Hey, wait a minute.
What's your hurry? Now, don't go away mad.
Oh, I'm not mad.
Come on, sit down.
Thanks.
You been in New York long?
About a week.
- Working? - No, I'm finding it difficult to get work.
My kind of work.
Well, just what kind of work is your work?
I'm a dancer.
- You don't use a fan? - No.
Where you from?
I came from a little town in New Hampshire, to get on the Amateur Radio Hour.
Is that so? Well, what happened?
Well, I started to sing my song and--
You got the gong?
- That's right. - Oh, well, don't let that bother you, honey.
The way some of those guys hit a gong, you'd think they were driving an ambulance.
Gee, I wish I could get something.
No sign of a job yet, huh?
And it looks like I'll never get one.
And I hate to go back home.
Well, say, you can stay here with me until you land something.
Can I? Oh, gee, you're swell.
You know, I didn't like you at first.
Oh, well, I'm like olives, you gotta learn to like me.
Say, are you bashful about getting up in front of a lot of people...
...and doing your stuff?
- Well, I-- - Come on.
Listen, boys and girls, got a little surprise for you tonight.
I want you to meet Miss Nora Paige, who's gonna sing and dance for you.
And someday when she's a big star...
...you'll all be proud that you saw her make her first New York appearance.
Okay, toots, you're on your own.
[SINGING] If you want to ring the bell Not once but twice
If you want to roll and roll Those lucky dice
If you want to spend Your journey's end
With sweet music and love
If you want to lick this world Of men and Mickey Mice
Take my advice
When you sit down one day Look over yourself and say:
"You're very good"
[TAPPING]
Rap tap on wood
When you have such success You're conscious that you impress
The neighborhood
Rap tap on wood
When every meal you take Is made of milk and honey
When every stock you stake Is making mints of money
When every heart you break Is such a cinch it's funny
Careful, sonny
Rap tap, rap tap, rap tap-tap Rap a-tap-tap
You're knockout, you're good news And you'll never, never lose
If you just put on your dancing shoes
And rap tap on wood
Rap tap on wood
When you sit down one day Look over yourself and say:
"You're very good"
Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum Babubum, Babubum
Tap on wood
Rap tap on wood
When you have such success You're conscious that you impress
The neighborhood
Bum, bum, oh
Tap on wood
Rap tap on wood
When every meal you take Is made of milk and honey
When every stock you stake Is making mints of money
When every heart you break Is such a cinch it's funny
Careful, sonny
You're knockout, you're good news And you never, never lose
If you just put on your dancing shoes
And rap tap, rap-tap-tap on wood
[TAPPING]
Say, whoever gave you the gong ought to be hit over the head with it.
- Did you really like it? - Like it? I think you're great.
Oh, thanks.
- Come on inside, huh? - All right.
Come on in.
- Sit down. - All right.
You know, I came from a small town myself, same as you.
Were you a dancer?
Yeah, a marathon dancer.
- That's where I met my husband. - Oh, are you married?
Yes, we were partners in a marathon dance.
About the 28th day, business dropped off, so the management offered a cash prize...
...to the couple that'd get married during the contest.
Well, gee, dancing with the same guy for 672 hours...
...naturally, I thought I was in love. But I was just tired.
Two days after we were married, he came home in a sailor suit.
- A sailor suit? - Yeah, he joined the Navy.
That was four years ago and I haven't seen him since, the rat.
Mommy.
- Mommy. - Excuse me a minute.
Oh, what are you doing out of that bed? Come on, back you go. There.
This is my little girl.
Your daughter?
First prize of the marathon dance.
Oh, she's lovely.
I'll bet your daddy's proud of you.
I've never seen my daddy.
He-- He doesn't know about Sally.
- You mean you've never told him? JENNY: No.
Well, why not?
Because someday we're going to surprise him.
You see, she knows everything.
- Hey, ain't you guys coming in? - What for?
I'm gonna see my wife.
- Does she live here? - No, no, she works here.
You've been away for four years. Don't you want a couple of minutes alone?
That's all right, Ted. But I want you to meet her.
Okay. Come on, Mush.
I gotta deliver this message to Rear Admiral Stubbins.
Oh, that's right. Yeah, and you better do that too.
No, come on, meet the wife first, will you? Come on.
Okay.
[BELL RINGING]
- Hello. MEN: Hello.
Say, my name is Gunny Saks. I'd like to see my wife.
- Well, I'll tell her you're here. - Thanks.
Oh, Jenny, you're wanted at the desk.
- Who wants me? - Gunny Saks.
Gunny?
- Are you sure? - Yeah, he's with two other sailors.
Oh, excuse me a moment.
Gunny.
[JENNY SHRIEKING]
Darling.
Oh, am I glad to see you.
Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute. Wait a minute. I'm Gunny Saks.
- You? - Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, that's him.
JENNY: Oh.
Oh, I couldn't have been that tired.
Yeah, but Jenny, ain't you glad to see me?
- I don't know yet. - But I'm your husband.
Yeah, well, don't remind me of it.
Uh. Hey, bud, look...
...when a guy's lonely around here and he sees somebody he'd like to meet...
- ...what's he do about it? - Well, just walk right up and say hello.
- Just walk up and say hello, huh? - Yeah.
Okay, that's-- All right.
Hello.
Hello yourself.
What's this all about?
Well, uh....
Boy meets girl.
Oh, I see. Well, boy loses girl.
Well, boy gets girl.
Not so soon, sailor.
Oh, now, wait a minute.
Hey, look, listen, listen.
You're not very patriotic.
But I am. I'm just not, um...
...uniform-crazy.
- Not even interested? - Oh, I love watching a parade.
Oh, I get it. But after the parade's over, you like to walk home alone?
Oh, not always, but I do have a good sense of direction.
Oh, is that so?
Well, how about you finding us a place to sit down together, hm?
All right.
But, Jenny, ain't you gonna kiss me or something?
I'll shake hands with you.
Is that all I get after four years?
- What did you expect? - Well, after all I'm your husband.
Yeah, I don't know whether I like the idea of marriage.
You don't? Do you realize that marriage is a national institution?
That 50 percent of the married people are women?
Yeah, I'll think it over.
In the meantime, what do you say if we go home, huh, Jenny?
- Home? - Yeah, where we living now, baby?
Uh, well, you see, Gunny, all I got is a single room.
That's all right, I've been sleeping in a hammock for years.
All right, I'll send you one.
I'm getting out of the service in two weeks.
I was reading they're going to strengthen the Navy.
- Hey, do you like actors? - Better than sailors.
- I'm glad to hear you say that. - Why?
Because I'm an actor.
Blush when you say that, mister.
I don't have to. I got talents. I've got an inventive mind.
Yeah, most sailors have.
I'm inventing something right now.
When I get it working, I'm gonna sell it to the government for plenty of dough.
What's that?
I'm crossing parrots with carrier pigeons.
- What for? - What for?
So you can send verbal messages.
I don't know. Maybe you have the wrong impression about guys who wear uniforms.
Well, it's improving.
Oh, thanks.
- But you know any soldiers? - One.
- Well, do you like him? - Yes.
- Well, do you know any other sailors? - Besides you? No.
Well, do you like him?
Yes.
Well, which do you like best, the soldier or the sailor?
Oh, I never make snap judgments.
TED: Well, no, no, what I mean is--
When you go to the football game, who do you root for, Army or Navy?
- The Army. - Why?
Because they always win.
They always win, huh?
Well, would you like to be married to an Army man?
No.
- Think you could be true to the Navy? - What?
Well, well, you know what I mean.
[SINGING]I've been around such a lot in my time
I know the hairpins by heart
The way they chase after me, babe It's a crime
And the way I make love, it's an art
So let's find a corner and start
What do ya say?
Hey, babe, hey, babe
How ya doin' today, babe?
You look sort of shipshape to me
And I've sighted a few
Hey, babe, hi, babe
Why not give me a try, babe?
And maybe I'll make you my babe
'Cause I'm nuts about you
MEN [SINGING]: Hey, babe, hey, babe
How ya doin' today, babe?
You look sort of shipshape to me
And I've sighted a few
Hey, babe, hi, babe
Why not give me a try, babe?
And maybe I'll make you my babe
TED [SINGING]: 'Cause I'm nuts about you
Hey, baby, hey, baby
What do ya say, baby?
How about bein' my crew?
I need a lookout
To point some shady nook out
I'm sick of seafarin' I wanna try sharin'
A snug little cottage for two
So be my pilot To love's dreamy islet
'Cause I'm nuts about you
Pretty baby, pretty baby
And what might your plans for today be?
If you're lonesome On your own-some
Well, I haven't a darn thing to do
People tell me it's the season
When the girls like huggin' and squeezin'
And for some dumb goof y reason
Baby:
[HARMONICA PLAYS]
WOMEN [SINGING]: Pretty baby, baby, baby MEN [SINGING]: Hey, babe, hey, babe
WOMEN:And what might your plans for today be?
MEN: How ya doin' today, babe?
WOMEN: If you're lonesome on your own-some
MEN: You look sort of shipshape to me
WOMEN: Well, I haven't a darn thing to do
MEN: And I've sighted a few
WOMEN: People tell me it's the season
MEN: Hey, babe, hi, babe
WOMEN: When the girls like huggin' and squeezin'
MEN: Why not give me a try, babe?
WOMEN: But for some dumb goof y reason
MEN: And maybe I'll make you my babe
WOMEN: Baby, I'm nuts about you MEN: 'Cause I'm nuts about you
And for some dumb goof y reason
Baby, I'm nuts about
- I'm nuts about - I'm nuts about
I'm nuts about you
Pretty baby, pretty baby
And what might your plans for today be?
If you're lonesome On your own-some
Well, I haven't a darn thing
To do
People tell me it's the season
When the boys like huggin' and squeezin'
And for some dumb goof y reason
Baby, I'm nuts about you
CHORUS [SINGING]: Hey, babe, hey, babe
How ya doin' today, babe?
You look sort of shipshape to me
And I've sighted a few
Hey, babe, hi, babe
Why not give me a try, babe?
And maybe I'll make you my babe
'Cause I'm nuts about you
People tell me it's the season
When the girls like huggin' and squeezin'
And for some dumb goof y reason
Baby, I'm nuts about you
Be my pilot To love's dreamy islet
'Cause I'm nuts about you
Maybe you will be my babe
'Cause I'm nuts about you
- Hey, Gunny. GUNNY: What?
- I'm a little worried. - Well, I'm a little worried too.
I'll never get over the way my wife treated me last night.
After four years, all she does is shake hands with me.
Didn't we forget to do something last night when we were ashore?
- I know, the report. GUNNY: What report?
From the captain to Rear Admiral Stubbins at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Gee, Mush, I'm awfully sorry. That's my wife's fault.
You're right. I guess we'd better tear it up.
- No, don't. They'll put you in the brig. - I'll send it to him by carrier pigeon.
Hi, boys.
- Hello. - Hi.
Hi. Boys, I just wanna thank you for a wonderful evening last night.
Yeah? I'm glad somebody had a good time.
- You sure went overboard, didn't you? - Well, who wouldn't?
Boy, that's the kind of a girl I've been looking for.
Beautiful eyes, lovely hair--
SAILOR: Attention.
What's going on here?
- What's that? - The message.
- For me? - From you.
What?
- Rear Admiral Stubbins, eh? - Yes, sir.
- Call the master-at-arms. - Aye, aye, sir.
- Why wasn't this delivered? - It was his wife's fault.
- His wife? - Yeah.
- Do you know what this means? - No, sir.
- Do you? - No, I'm not quite sure, sir.
- And how about you? - I give up.
Well, there you are.
- You sent for me, sir? - Yeah.
- Put Saks in the brig. - Aye, aye, sir.
I'm Saks.
Hold everything.
My mistake, men.
Now, let that be a lesson to you.
Well, what do we have to have? A dime. You got a dime, Nora?
- I think so. - Now, you look right through there.
Yes, here's one.
There you are.
- Can you see? - Yes.
Mommy, whose boats are they?
Oh, they're Uncle Sam's, darling.
Our Uncle Sam, Mommy?
Yes, dear. On your father's side.
- Is Daddy with Uncle Sam now, Mommy? - Yes, dear.
Mommy, what does Uncle Sam do for a living?
- Oh, well, um, he's a collector. - Is he rich?
You sure have a job on your hands.
Look, you run along and play like a good little girl, huh?
There you go.
Phew, she's a problem.
Just at the age where she wants to know everything.
She can't understand about that fella I'm married to.
Well, why don't you tell her?
Well, I can't till I know more about him myself.
Why not?
Well, when you're picking a father for your child, you've gotta be awfully careful.
When he proves he's worthy of Sally, then I'll tell him. But until then....
Gee, I hope I can keep him from finding out about her while he's in port.
Jenny...
...is the fleet leaving soon?
I don't know.
Why, does that worry you?
A little.
I never thought this could happen to me.
Gee, kid, I hope you haven't done something you'll be sorry for.
So do I.
Well, what did you do?
I fell in love.
You really like that guy?
Gee, I'm crazy about him.
- When you gonna see him again? - Just as soon as I can.
Maybe tonight.
MINISTER: And now I pronounce you man and wife.
SALESMAN: Yes, my friends...
...words like that mean perfect happiness to every newly married couple.
So if any of you contemplate marriage...
...do so at once and carry your bride across the threshold...
...of the Harmond Honeymoon Cottage...
...the ideal home for newlyweds.
This is the last demonstration of the afternoon.
We invite your careful inspection.
Thank you.
How do you do? May I have the pleasure of showing you our little masterpiece?
- Okay. - Pardon me, just for a moment.
I think we have a better place for this over here.
[BUTLER GASPS]
Oh, yes.
The unlimited resources of a mammoth department store...
...finally solved the vital problem of how to furnish a honeymoon cottage.
Color harmony is the answer.
Cool blues and quiet grays and greens are the main motives...
...while the violent cerise has been used merely as an accent.
You will notice that everything is done to soothe the frayed nerves...
...of the scurrying businessman.
To offset the noise and confusion of our helter-skelter existence, yes.
Notice the theme in the window hangings.
They're white chiffon, a medium fullness.
With over drapes of green plaid chintz and caught up with a gorgeous bow.
Breathtaking, isn't it?
Making a perfect symphony in color, yes.
Oh, you must notice the carefree abandon and careless profusion of the pelargoniums.
Oh, yes, geraniums to you. You know, flowers are like little children.
They reflect the happiness that should be in every home.
And music. Music.
The dulcet tones of the Harmond Honeymoon Grand.
Nothing quite so soothing as music, especially after a meal.
Especially a meal prepared in one of our modern kitchens...
...eaten in one of our cozy dining rooms...
...and digested in one of our superlative living rooms.
It brings on a feeling of contentment and languor...
...that leads us eventually to the bedroom.
Isn't it ravishing?
Oh, it's beautiful.
- Where's the other bed? - Other bed, sir?
We believe in the double bed and a lasting marriage.
Yeah, well, I don't-- No man could sleep in that.
It's got an awning on it.
I beg your pardon, sir, but that's imported silk voile with ball fringe.
Well, I don't care what it is, I couldn't sleep there.
- It's too short for me. - Oh, no, sir. It's standard.
Would you care to try it for size?
- No, no. - Oh, don't be bashful, sir.
Many of our clients insist on trying the bed, I assure you.
- They do? - Oh, yes, sir.
- Well, hold this, Nora. NORA: Mm-hm.
- See what I mean? - Yes, sir, a perfect fit.
Not very wide, either.
No, I assure you you're wrong.
I-- Oh, do you mind?
No, I'll show you, sir, really.
There you are, sir. Plenty of room.
Besides, it's awfully comfortable, isn't it, sir?
Awfully comfortable. Try it, sir, won't you?
[NORA LAUGHING]
[WHISTLE BLOWING]
DINGBY: At ease.
Now, men, this afternoon, we are permitting visitors to come aboard...
...for a theatrical publicity stunt.
We are to receive the brilliant young musical-comedy star...
...Miss Lucy James.
[MEN CHATTERING]
Quiet, please.
Although this may seem rather unusual, I, uh-- I see no objection to it.
MEN: No. - Quiet, please.
As a gentle reminder and a warning...
...and so this crew, of which I'm very proud...
...will appear at its very best...
...I want you all, when this beautiful young lady comes aboard...
...to behave like sailors.
[SINGING] Miss Lucy James sighted starboard beam
Miss Lucy James sighted starboard beam
Miss Lucy James approaching Starboard beam
Miss Lucy James nearing starboard beam
DINGBY: About face.
LOOKOUT [SINGING]: Miss Lucy James alongside Starboard beam
Miss Lucy James alongside Starboard beam
MEN [SINGING]: Miss Lucy James boarding Starboard beam
For your information Miss James is a dream
MEN: Miss Lucy James boarding Starboard beam
Just a combination of peaches and cream
MEN: Ahoy
Ahoy, Miss Lucy James
And welcome to our submarine
Most glorified of dames
Good morning, miss And how do you do?
And how's the captain Not to mention the crew?
Well, as far as I know The crew is all right
But the captain had a big night last night
Yes, yesterday He drew his pay
So the captain had a big night last night
But don't be cross With the dear old boss
'Cause he had A very, very big night last night
Now, since you asked me about my crew
It gives me pleasure To present them to you
Boys, meet Miss-- Oh, I'm so awful at names
Why, the name of the lady Is Lucy James
Lucy James, got another papa
You got another papa But he's bad at names
'Cause he had a very, very big night
Miss James
Now, since we all have met
And formalities are through
May I present My heaven-sent
- Cheeky-Peeky-Poo? MEN: Who?
Love me, love my Pekingese Spite of your antipathies
If you want to cultivate me Gotta love Cheeky
MEN: Howdy, little Cheeky
Cheeky, he's my chaperon Never lets me be alone
So when you invite me to tea Gotta have Cheeky
MEN: Nasty little Cheeky
Cheeky barks, Cheeky bites
Cheeky goes in for neighborhood fights
Cheeky, like all gentlemen Is a tease
MEN: Cheeky, please
But be warned before you start
If you want to win my heart
Don't bother to buy me big rings
Or other extravagant things
Get something chic for Cheeky My Pekingese
MEN: We love you, Cheeky
You squeaky little Pekingese
Oh, captain, what a lovely submarine.
Oh, yes, yes. It's the pride of the Navy.
Tell me, how long can your submarine stay under water?
Well, now, it all depends.
Once, we submerged with the hatches open and we didn't come up for two weeks.
- Really? - Positively.
[ALL LAUGH]
Quiet, please.
Wait a minute, boys.
How do you do, Captain Dingby?
How do you do?
Oh, perhaps you don't remember me.
I'm James McKay, personal representative for Miss Lucy James.
Uh, we had lunch together yesterday.
Oh, yes, yes. How do you do, Mr. McKay? I've been expecting you.
Fine. Would you mind posing for a picture with Miss James?
Not at all, I should be delighted.
That is, if Miss James doesn't object.
- Oh, captain, I'd be thrilled. - Oh, so should I.
- Fine, fine, now you step right over here? - With pleasure.
McKAY: All right, boys, excuse me, just a minute. Fine.
Now, captain, Miss James, come right over here by the railing. Fine.
- Now, captain, take Miss James by the arm. - Pleasure.
That's it. Fine. Now, hold it. That's it.
- You all set boys? PHOTOGRAPHERS: Yep.
- Ready? - Just a moment.
Captain, wouldn't you like to hold my little Cheeky for the picture?
Oh, delighted.
McKAY: Smile now, captain.
A little more.
That's fine now. Hold. All right.
Cheeky. Someone save my Cheeky.
Dog overboard. Everybody get ready to submerge.
Morning.
Look at that.
What a break.
"U.S. sailor rescues actress' Pekingese."
What an awful picture of me.
What are you talking about? You can't buy publicity like that.
You drop your pooch overboard, the whole U.S. Navy dives in after it.
Headlines in every newspaper in the country. What a break.
- Wait a minute. That gives me an idea. - What?
Cook up a romance between you and that sailor.
Too bad he isn't an officer.
No, no, better this way, believe me. More heart interest.
Public will go for it. They like the idea of you falling for an ordinary gob.
- Cinderella angle. McKAY: Exactly.
Maybe I'll like it, Mac.
Well, that's up to you.
No fear. It's ridiculous.
Lucy, I'll tell you what you do.
Be seen with him a few times. Public places, night clubs, cabarets.
That'll start the gossip columns. I'll pick it up there.
- And deny it? - Sure.
That'll keep your name in the front page for months.
- What's the name of that boy again? - Barker, Ted Barker. And don't forget it.
Wish I could think of some way to get that sailor shore leave.
- I can arrange that. - You can? How?
Why, the captain's dying to do me a favor.
Fine. "Famous actress in love with gob."
What an angle. The public will eat it up.
- It's kind of a dirty trick. McKAY: Yes, but a good one.
I guess you're pretty proud of yourself tonight, aren't you?
Well, who wouldn't be sitting here with you.
Thanks. But I meant about having your picture in the paper with Lucy James.
Oh, oh, well, it's just a little....
I'm awfully glad you saved her dog.
Oh, you are, huh?
Tell me about her.
Is she nice?
Yeah, well, I guess so.
You guess so? Well, didn't she thank you?
Oh, sure. Yeah.
Maybe someday you can do as much for me.
What do you mean?
Oh, when I'm a star.
You're really going on the stage, huh?
Well, I've always wanted to.
I'm looking every day.
You know, it's funny, but once I get started...
...think I've got a pretty fair chance of making good.
Of course you're gonna make good.
You're gonna have one big booster. I'll be down in the front row opening night.
You'll be many miles from here my opening night.
Oh, no. My time's up in three weeks. I'll be out of the Navy after that.
Well, what are your plans then?
Are you leaving New York?
No, I kind of think I'll stick around now.
I'm glad, Ted.
- Nora. - Yes?
Well, you really wanna go on the stage?
Well, I hope to.
Well...
...success and all that, do you think that'll change you?
Of course not.
Why do you ask?
Oh, I don't know.
It just seems that that kind of success always does something to people.
- At least, I've noticed it. - Just recently?
Oh, Nora, the difference between you and girls that--
That amount to something?
I wish you knew what you amounted to with me.
Tell me.
[SINGING] I know too well That I'm just wasting precious time
In thinking such a thing could be
That you could ever care for me
I'm sure you'll hate to hear That I adore you, dear
But grant me just the same
I'm not entirely to blame
For you'd be
So easy to love
So easy to idolize, all others above
So worth the yearning for
So swell to keep any home fire Burning for
We'd be so grand at the game
So carefree together
That it does seem a shame
That you can't see
Your future with me
'Cause you'd be
Oh-so easy
To love
So worth the yearning for
So swell to keep any home fire Burning for
Oh, how we'd bloom, how we'd thrive
In a cottage for two
Or even three, four or five
So try to see
Your future with me
'Cause they'd be
Oh-so easy
To
[MUSIC STOPS]
[MOUTHS] It's the guard.
[MUSIC RESUMES]
[MOUTHS] Let's go.
TED [MOUTHS]: Well, look at that.
[THUD]
[TED WHISTLES]
TED: Hey, Gunny, come here.
- Well, we're going ashore. - What, so soon?
Yeah, the captain's sending the report again.
He sure is an optimist.
Ted wants me to go to Lonely Hearts Club for him.
Anything you want to tell your wife?
- You gonna see my wife? MUSH: I wasn't, but I will.
Hey, why don't you go yourself.
Listen, I gotta report to Lucy James at the Club Continental.
- But it's the captain's orders. - At the Club Continental?
- Yeah. - What's the Navy coming to, anyway?
I don't know, but if this gets around town, it'll be over-enlisted.
Well, anybody that wants it can have my share of the Navy.
Look, uh, Gunny...
- ...how are you fixed for dough? - Pretty good.
Yeah, I was wondering if you could lend me 10 bucks.
- I'm flat broke and I'm-- - All right, here.
Oh, thanks. You sure you won't need this?
- Not while he's in there. - Oh, that's right too. So long, Gunny.
- Hey, Mush, will you do me a favor? - What?
- When you see my wife, kiss her for me? - A pleasure.
- Hello, folks. JENNY: Hello, Mush.
- How are you? - Okay.
- Got a message for you from your husband. - What is it?
Any answer?
Yeah.
Where is Gunny?
- In the brig. - Something serious, I hope.
- I got a message for you too. - From Ted?
He came ashore with me...
...but he's on special detail.
- Captain's orders. - Oh.
But he wants to see you when he's through.
Where?
In Central Park.
Central Park's awful big, sailor.
He said he'd meet you at the usual place.
Honest? What time?
Ten o'clock sharp.
[INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING]
Let's dance, shall we?
Well, I don't know, I'd--
It's kind of late. I--
Don't you think we'd better go?
All right, if you want to.
Oh, waiter.
- Yes, sir? - Check, please.
Yes, sir.
It's been a lovely evening.
You know, I'm beginning to change my mind about sailors.
Well, thanks.
I'm sorry, sir, but your check is 11.80.
Yeah, it's 11.80.
Well, my mistake.
Well, I'm a little shy.
That's what I like about you.
[JENNY HUMMING]
Nora.
Oh, what's the matter?
Lucy James, huh?
So that's it.
Hmm. That dame's first name should have been Jesse.
I can't understand Ted doing this.
Oh, honey, they're all alike.
If you get a good one, it's a long shot. If you don't, it's a consensus of opinion.
It's all very funny.
Just yesterday I tried out for Lucy James' show.
Well, what happened? Tell me.
Nothing, except I registered for the chorus...
...and to be her understudy.
Oh, gee, I hope they call you. Be a good way to get even with these nibs.
You mean Daddy, Mommy?
JENNY: No, darling.
Well, you always call Daddy nibs.
You see how it is? It's impossible to speak before her.
- You finished with your breakfast? - Yes.
You may leave the table. I wanna talk to Nora.
Oh, go ahead, Mommy, I won't listen.
- O-day ou-yay eak-spay ig-pay Atin-lay? - Es-yay.
Ood-gay. I ought-way o-tay isit-vay the ubmarine-say ithout-way Ally-say.
Oh, you do, do you? I'd like to see you visit the submarine without me.
Now, how do you like that?
Sally, you're gonna drive me to stop drinking.
Now, you gotta go. Come on.
- Am-scray. - Oy vey.
Are you really going to board the submarine?
- Certainly, tomorrow. - But why?
Well, I owe it to Gunny while he's in the brig.
And besides, while he's in the brig, I'm safe.
Well, so is Sally. He'll never see her.
That's right, we'll all go.
Not me. I don't want any part of Ted Barker.
- Aunt Nora. - Yes, dear?
You're wanted on the phone.
- Who wants me? - I didn't ask.
It's the first time you minded your own business.
Excuse me.
- Hello? - Nora.
Oh.
Darling, I want to explain about last night.
See--
Well, when I got to the park, I--
Nora? Nora?
Atkins and McKay. Who's calling?
I'm sorry, Mr. McKay can't be disturbed, he's talking to himself.
I mean he's in conference. Alrighty, I'll tell him you called.
Atkins and McKay. Who's calling?
Oh, hello, Opal. Well, say, ain't you working today?
Your boss is gone and everybody took the day off?
Well, ain't that life. When the cat's away, the mice act like rats.
Oh, say, guess who I seen at Club Continental last night.
Lucy James with that sailor she met through a Pekingese.
Believe me, he's a sea-going thrill if I ever seen one. What's he like?
Well, tall, sort of the answer to a maiden's prayer on stilts.
Honest, he must be 6'4" and that's just two inches shorter than a totem pole.
Oh, but he's got a smile like concentrated vodka.
Vodka. Oh, it's a Japanese drink made out of panther blood, I think.
What's Lucy James like?
Well, she's tall and blond, with a limousine body.
All I can say and still be a lady...
...is I can't see what she's got that I ain't, outside of a Pekingese.
Why, half the Navy dives in the water after her pooch.
I could be drowning with a Saint Bernard and get nothing better than water wings.
Oh, I never seen such luck. I guess it's kismet.
I said, kismet, Opal. That's Latin for "spinach."
Well, of course, I speak Latin: sic transit gloria mundi.
Don't I sound swell? What does that mean?
It's Latin for "he opened the door and in flew a dead duck."
At least, that's what my boyfriend said it meant.
Could I see Mr. McKay, please?
Mr. McKay ain't in. He's out.
Well, are you sure he's out?
He went out 15 minutes ago, won't be back for half an hour.
Where was I at, Opal?
Look, he asked me to come in here.
- I don't know-- - Oh, it's you, Mr. Barker.
Oh, well, just a moment please and I'll ring him for you.
You're a sailor, ain't you, Mr. Barker?
I got saltwater in my veins. My uncle used to work on a tugboat.
It's a small world, ain't it? Mr. McKay, the dogcatcher is here.
I mean Mr. Barker.
Alrighty. He says you can go right in, Mr. Barker.
Thanks very much.
Hello. How are you?
- Well, I'm glad to see you. - Hi, Mr. McKay.
- Sit down. - Thanks very much.
Say, by the way, I've just been reading about you in Hector's column.
Boy, you're a something.
Oh, yeah, yeah, that's Lucy James.
Well, it's kind of silly, isn't it?
Silly? No, it's great.
I talked to Miss James over the telephone a little while ago. Boy, she loves it.
- It's not so hot, though. - Why?
- Well, I just don't like being made a fool of. - You're not.
You should have heard what she said a few minutes ago.
- What, about me? - Sure.
And she's not the type that falls easily.
- What do you mean, she kind of likes me? - Kind of likes you? She's nuts about you.
Oh, no. Well, that's no good, though.
Why?
- Well, you see, I'm not nuts about her. - Oh, she'll grow on you.
- Well, I don't want her to grow on me. - Barker, you've been in the Navy too long.
Have a cigar.
Oh, thanks.
Uh, Mr. McKay, I don't want to change the subject or anything...
...but I was wondering if you could do me a favor?
What?
When does Miss James' new show go into rehearsal?
- Oh, next week. - Next week, huh?
Could you use the world's greatest dancer?
My boy, Miss Lucy James is the world's greatest dancer.
No, I don't think so.
No, the girl I'm talking about just wants a chance.
Anything. You can put her in the chorus.
I'd love to do you a favor, but I can get the chorus girls I want for a dime a dozen.
You can't get this girl for a dime a dozen. Listen, she is the most marv--
You wait till you see this girl.
Ted, I'll tell you what you do. Have her phone me for an appointment.
Well, oh, no, I couldn't do that. You see, you'll have to phone her.
- What, can't she remember numbers? - I don't want her to know...
...that I came here and asked you to give her a break, you see?
I understand. Where can I get in touch with her?
Oh, well, here, you can call her right at this number.
- There, right there. - Fine.
You won't tell her that I came in, you know--
No, certainly not.
[WHISTLE BLOWING]
I beg your pardon, sir.
You'll frighten the fish.
- Any luck, captain? - Say, I lost the biggest fish you ever saw.
- Just now? - No, when we were in San Francisco.
You sure do a lot of fishing, don't you?
Yes. I expect to run for president someday.
MUSH: You better hurry up.
- What are you doing? - That message to Rear Admiral Stubbins.
- What about it? - I couldn't find Brooklyn.
You couldn't find Brooklyn?
I was in Yonkers all day before I found out it was Yonkers.
- Doing what? - Looking for the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
There must be a man in my crew who knows where Brooklyn is.
- Saks knows. - Saks? How does he know?
He was born there. At least, looks like he was born there.
- He does? Where is Saks? - In the brig.
- What's he doing in the brig? - Three days, sir.
Who put Saks in the brig?
Why, you did.
Oh, yes, yes, yes. Got a match?
I feel uncomfortable about going aboard, Jenny.
I hope I don't meet Ted.
Listen, baby, when a horse throws you, you gotta get right back up and ride him.
I won't even look at him.
That's wrong. Act like nothing happened.
If you want a lesson in self-control, just watch me with Gunny.
TED: Attention.
Where's Saks?
I'm Saks. Captain, you're always getting us two mixed up.
Are you two men twins?
I don't know about him, but I'm not.
I want this delivered to Rear Admiral Stubbins...
- ...at the Navy Yard. - Yes, sir.
- You were born in Brooklyn. - Yes, sir.
- What part? - All of me.
- Deliver that message at once. - Aye, aye, sir.
MAN: Listen up.
[PEOPLE CHATTERING]
Are you the guide?
No, madame, I am the captain.
Oh, I'm so sorry. I beg your pardon.
Well, could I please visit the brig? There's a man I'd like to see in it.
I mean there's a man in it I'd like to see.
I'm sorry, madame, but visitors are not allowed below deck.
- Oh! - Oh, Jenny, that's a shame.
Oh, well, we'd love to look around. Could we go visit the crow's nest?
Under no condition, madame.
This is the mating season.
Oh, well, let's go look anyway. Come on.
- Did you see what I saw? - What?
Gunny. He's not in the brig.
I can't let him see Sally. If he finds out he's her father...
...his chest will be bigger than his head.
Jenny.
- Jenny. - What are you doing here?
- Why, I work here. - Yeah, but I thought you were in the brig.
- Jenny, ain't you glad to see me? - Well, yes and no.
Gee, now we're getting someplace.
Well, hello.
Well, I'm glad to see you again, Nora.
I'm awful sorry about what happened.
I can explain if you give me a chance.
I'm really not interested.
- Hello there. - Hello.
Say, who's little girl are you?
Mommy's girl.
Yeah?
What do you mean, "yeah"?
How old are you, little girl?
Three and a half.
Three and a half?
Run along, Sally, and play. That's a good girl.
- Say, who's her mother? - I am.
What?
Why, certainly it's her baby. Isn't it, Nora?
Absolutely.
- Oh, Nora. Don't tell me you're married. - Well, I wouldn't dare tell you I wasn't.
Yeah. No, you wouldn't, would you?
Oh, Sally. Oh, she's always getting into trouble.
Just like her father.
That's right.
Gee, I wish that was my kid.
- Gosh, I envy her father. - Oh, you needn't. He's a sailor too.
Oh, the poor kid.
Oh, don't worry about us. We'll get along all right.
Of course, taking care of a child nowadays costs money.
- That's why I was so anxious to find work. - Well, I hope you get it, Nora.
I've got it.
- What, already? - Mr. McKay notified me yesterday.
I'm to be Miss James' understudy.
What, he told you that?
Yes, that's what I tried out for a few days ago and I got the job.
- Well-- - You'll be there opening night, of course.
- Sure. - In the front row.
Yeah.
Supposing I should kiss you.
I'd like it.
- That's what I'm afraid of. - Why?
Well, I wanna find out first if I like it.
Then if I like it, I'll let you kiss me.
Gee, I hope you like it, Jenny.
Yeah, well after four years, I think it's time I found out.
Hold still.
How was it?
I didn't like it.
Well, I liked it.
[PEOPLE CHATTERING]
- Hello, Jen. - Oh, hello, honey.
I ordered for you.
Thanks.
How are rehearsals going?
Oh, all right, I guess.
Only I'm not getting the kick out of it I thought I would.
Why not?
Ted hasn't been near the theater.
Oh, well, did you expect to see him around?
Well, yes, I did, but I guess I was wrong about him.
You know, I can't figure him out.
He hasn't seen Lucy James since we started rehearsing.
JENNY: He hasn't? - Not once.
Then, why haven't you heard from him?
Maybe because he thinks I'm married.
Oh, I'm sorry about that.
Gee, I'm the one that spoiled everything for you.
- Oh, you weren't to blame, Jenny. - Oh, yes, I was too.
And if I'd known then what I know now, it never would have happened.
You know, Nora, I've been thinking things over.
And when Gunny gets out of the Navy, we're gonna settle down, make a go of it.
You are? Oh, I'm so glad.
- What did Gunny say when you told him? - I haven't told him yet.
Well, how did you decide?
Well, I kissed him and I didn't think I liked it, but--
But you did.
Yeah. I did.
Believe me, without publicity you can wrap the show up.
Rehearsals are fine. What are you kicking about?
I'd rather play safe and keep the public Lucy James conscious.
But please, Mac, not about my private life.
Nothing spreads like gossip.
It's the best kind of ballyhoo as long as you keep it clean.
Well, I didn't mind at first, but now it's different.
Are you on the level? Are you serious this time?
Yeah, just as you were a few months ago with Tommy Morgan.
Honestly, Mac, I swear this is different.
- Yeah, I've heard that before too. - Oh, forget it.
- This Barker is out of the Navy, isn't he? - Yes.
If he's crazy about you, why hasn't he been around?
- Because he resents the whole thing. - Oh, he does. Well, that's too bad.
He phoned and wanted to see me. That is, if it could be arranged privately.
And I asked him to come here.
- Tonight? - Any minute now.
"Cupid's Boomerang. Actress to Wed Ex-sailor."
You're writing the finish first. The man hasn't asked me yet.
But if he does and I should marry him, not a word in the papers about it.
What's the use if you don't get any publicity?
Oh, Mac, you're hopeless.
All right, go ahead and marry him.
Let's arrange for a divorce before the show opens.
- We need the publicity. - There'll be no publicity.
All right, go ahead. Tie my hands, ruin me.
Oh.
Oh, the maid told me to come right in.
Oh, hello, Ted. Come on in.
- Nice to see you. - Hello, how are you?
McKAY: Well, hello, Barker. - Hello. Glad to see you.
Glad to see you.
Look, I hope I'm not interrupting.
Oh, no, no. Mr. McKay was just leaving, weren't you, Mac?
Yeah, I'm practically gone.
Well, I'll see you at rehearsal in the morning. Night.
- Night. - Night.
- Shall we go out on the terrace, Ted? - Okay.
Anita, if anyone should call, I'm not at home. Remember that.
- Yes, Miss James. - Thank you.
Here's to you, Ted.
- Happy days. - Skoal.
Uh, why was Mr. McKay here tonight?
I sent for him to put a stop to that cheap publicity we were getting.
Oh, well, thanks.
That's the reason I came up here to talk to you tonight.
I told him if there was one more word about us...
...I wouldn't go on opening night.
Well, are you serious?
I've never been more serious in my life.
Well, what'll happen to the show opening night?
My understudy would go on.
Oh, she will, will she?
She'd have to.
Well...
...do you think your understudy can play your part?
Oh, I wouldn't know about that.
Tell me, Ted, are you interested in the theater?
Oh, yes. Well, more or less.
But never been active.
Mmm. Well, I was in a lot of shows at college.
I, uh-- I played the leading lady.
Ted, I'm awfully glad you came here tonight. Are you?
Yes.
I've been wondering about you.
[SINGING] I've got you
Under my skin
I've got you
Deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart
You're really a part of me
I've got you
Under my skin
I tried so
Not to give in
I said to myself
This affair never will go so well
But why should I try to resist
When, darling, I know so well
I've got you
Under my skin
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near in spite
Of a warning voice That comes in the night
And repeats and repeats in my ear
Don't you know, little fool
You never can win
Use your mentality
Wake up to reality
But each time I do
Just the thought of you
Makes me stop
Before I begin
'Cause I've got you
Under my skin
Men, your enlistment is up.
Today you leave the service.
It grieves me to see you go.
But it warms the cockles of my heart...
...to know that the members of my crew have behaved like one big happy family.
Men, allow me to wish you luck.
- What's this? - The message to Rear Admiral Stubbins.
- Why hasn't this delivered? - Couldn't find the rear admiral.
- Saks, if you-- - Captain--
Don't tell me, don't tell me. I know.
- You're Saks and he's Tracy. - That's right.
If you weren't getting out, I'd put you in the brig.
- You know what this means? - No.
- Do you? - No, sir.
Well, there you are.
There must be some way of getting this to Rear Admiral Stubbins.
Put it in a bottle and throw it overboard.
It'll take too long to reach him.
I've forgotten what's in there.
- Open it and read it to me. - Yes, sir.
"Dear admiral, I have two box seats...
...for the opening of Lucy James musical comedy on Wednesday night.
Park your battleship in the harbor. Join me and we'll make a night of it.
Very sincerely yours, Percival Dingby."
Oh, yes, yes, yes.
[SINGING] You'd be
You'd be so easy to love
So easy to idolize, all others above
You'd be so worth the yearning for
And, honey, you'd be so swell
To keep every little home fire burning for
We'd, we'd be so grand at the game
So carefree together
That it does seem a shame
That you can't see
Your future with me
'Cause you'd be
Oh-so easy to love
[NORA HUMMING]
So try to see
Your future
With me
'Cause you'd be
Oh-so easy to love
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
So easy to love
[AUDIENCE CLAPPING]
He's pretty good. Where'd you find him?
The Navy didn't take up his option.
I got him cheap.
There's lots of talent in the Navy.
You ought to know.
Well, the show looks great.
I have a feeling in my bones we're gonna have a hit. If you--
If you're gonna start on Ted Barker, save your breath.
- I know the speech by heart. - Oh, Lucy, use your head.
You know how valuable publicity is to a show before it opens.
Let me run a story about you and Ted in the papers--
No. Positively no.
One more word in the newspapers and I don't go on opening night.
Now, you remember that, Mac.
Well, how's it feel to be out of the Navy?
- I don't know. I'm lonesome. - So am I.
- Say, have you seen Nora? TED: No.
Well, she's married. I guess that lets me out.
- Why, have you seen Jenny? GUNNY: No. It's no use.
I don't know, Ted. Maybe I'm just a man's man.
I'm getting disgusted with married life.
Is this what I'm supposed to wear in the opening?
But that's the finest creation we ever made.
I don't like it.
- But you okayed the sketches-- - I won't wear it. Make me something else.
- We haven't time, you have to wear it. - I don't have to do anything.
- Hey. - Please, Miss James.
Where's that arrangement for me?
- Here it is, Miss James. - What are you waiting for? Play it.
[PIANO MUSIC BEGINS]
Stop it. Stop it. I couldn't dance to that. Nobody could.
- Are you trying to ruin me? - That's a swell number.
- The more you hear it, the more you like it. - It's awful.
If that's the best you could do, I won't even bother to rehearse.
Well, I may be crazy, but I think it's a great number.
Nora. Come here.
- Did you hear that number? - Yes, sir.
Can you dance to it?
Well, I think so.
Go ahead and try it.
But, Mr. McKay, are you sure Miss James won't mind?
Go ahead and try it. Let's have it.
All right.
[PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]
[TAPPING]
LUCY: Stop it.
[MUSIC STOPS]
Just what do you think you're doing, making a fool out of me?
- But I didn't mean-- - I don't care what you meant.
When I want 5- and 10-cent store dames doing my numbers, I'll let you know.
Are you trying to show me up in front of the whole company?
We'll see about that. Fire her this minute, do you hear me?
- Calm down. - Get rid of her.
- She's your understudy. - I don't need one.
I've got a fortune in this show.
- You can't tell me how to run my company. - I can't, can't I?
Well, take your choice. Either she goes or I go.
I'm sorry, Nora...
...but I'll have to let you go.
Please, Mr. McKay.
It wasn't my fault, really.
I know.
And the tough part of it is there's nothing I can do about it.
I'm sorry.
- Well, hello, Jenny. - Hello, Ted.
Well, well.
Ted, something terrible has happened.
- What is it? Something happen to Nora? - Well, yes.
Well, what is it?
Well, I might as well start at the beginning.
In the first place, Nora isn't married.
She isn't married?
No, she just said that to help me and beside that, she loves you.
She loves--?
Well, what about that baby?
Oh, that's my baby and I'm gonna tell Gunny just as soon as I see him.
- Oh, Gunny's the father? - Yeah. Ain't nature wonderful?
Well, what about Nora?
- Nora was fired today. - Fired?
Lucy James made Mr. McKay fire her.
- Oh, she did, huh? - Yeah.
Just kicked her out of the show, huh?
- Isn't that a dirty trick? - Well, how do you like that?
- Can you keep a secret? - I'll try.
I'm gonna get Nora a better job. Come on.
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello.
It's Mr. McKay.
Hello, Mac.
REPORTER [ON PHONE]: How's the show coming along?
Oh, swell.
Hey, you want a hot tip for your column tomorrow?
- Well, if it's hot, let's have it. - Well, this is plenty hot. Now, get this--
NEWSBOY: To marry Ted Barker, former sailor.
Extra, extra. Famous actress to marry ex-sailor.
Extra, extra. Read all about it. Lucy James to marry Ted Barker.
- Who put this in the paper? - I don't know.
You're lying. I told you what I'd do if this broke.
- I didn't do it. I don't know who did. - You did it. Who else would?
Now, get this through your thick head.
If your show opens tonight, it'll open without me.
Now get out of here.
- You can't get away with this. - Oh, yes, I can.
You walk out, you'll never be in another Broadway show as long as you live.
Get out!
Get out of here!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Come in.
Barker, something tells me that you've got more brains than I gave you credit for.
But you're not gonna get away with it.
- I don't get it. - Oh, yes, you do.
That was clever trick, trying to muscle in your girlfriend.
But get this. Unless Lucy James goes on tonight, there's not gonna be any show.
- No? - No.
- Then why doesn't she go on? - You know why and took advantage of it.
Get on that telephone, tell her you put that in the paper.
Well, why should I?
You know well that you and Lucy James have been making a chump of me.
I've got $100,000 tied up in this show.
Unless you get on that telephone and tell her, I'm gonna break your neck.
Ah-ah.
PEPPY [SINGING]: Not so many summers ago
The land of New Dealin' Was feelin' so low
That even folks In darkest Washington knew
CHORUS [SINGING]: Wha-hoo
Something had to be done
So they called The country's cleverest ginks
To figure some plot out To blot out the jinx
Yet no one had a mumblin' word to say
'Cept Professor Cab Calloway
CHORUS: That ol' man, Calloway
But Cab the wise Rose and said to these guys
"If you're fixin' to beat this whole thing
As a Harlem resident Mr. President
- I say CHORUS: He say
- Give 'em CHORUS: Give 'em
- Swing" CHORUS: Doo wop, doo wop
Zoo zad, zoo zad, zoo zad
Now everybody's happy
And everyone's gay
'Cause every little mammy and pappy
Is swingin' the jinx away
What is that thing they're all a-singing?
Why, that's hi-de-hi-de-hey
'Cause everybody's buckin' and wingin'
Swingin' the jinx away
From fair Niagara's fountains To the far Rocky Mountains
They're swingin', swingin' away
From the Suwannee River To the home of the flivver
They're swingin', swingin' away
Now everybody's happy And everybody's okay
'Cause you can't be blue When she's clingin' to you
And you're swingin' the jinx away
CHORUS:Three cheers for the red, white and blue
Blue is one thing that we ain't 'Cause we swing without restraint
CHORUS: Cheer for the red, white and blue
Blues and torch songs have been banned
Rhythm is our platform And Columbia is queen of the swingtime
Sweet swingtime
[PEPPY SCATTING]
Three cheers for the red, white
And everybody's happy And everybody's okay
- 'Cause you can't be blue CHORUS: Can't be blue
When she's clingin' to you
- And you're swingin' CHORUS: Yeah, yeah
- You're swingin' CHORUS: Yeah, yeah
You're swingin' the jinx away
'Cause everybody's buckin' and wingin'
Swingin' the jinx, swingin' the jinx Swingin' the jinx, swingin' the jinx
Everybody's swingin' the jinx
Away
[SINGING] Just look at those cowboys gaily
Swingin' on the range
CHORUS [SINGING]: Swing along, little doggie
Watch those brokers On that stock exchange
CHORUS: All the bulls and bears Swing with mighty airs
Go to Hollywood and take time to scan
CHORUS: Whaddya see? - Every movie star swingin' the fan
Drive through Maine And believe it, babe, or not
You'll see every blue nose gettin' hot
See how Indiana meets demands
Hog breeders now Are all leaders of bands
Look at Montana Or Louisiana
Examine Nebraska Or even Alaska
Visit the prisoners of Alcatraz
They're doing time But the time is jazz
Down in Washington D.C. The boys are making history
They're passing laws for you and me
To swing without taxation
What we really mean to say If we can swing the jinx away
And never, ever have to pay
Then we don't need inflation
MEN: Georgia swings it, every voter
WOMEN: Minnesota, North Dakota
MEN: Texas swings with great bravada
WOMEN: Colorado and Nevada
CHORUS: Everybody's happy, everybody's gay
Everybody's swingin' in the U.S.A.
Swingin' the jinx, swingin' the jinx Swingin' the jinx, swingin' the jinx
One, two
Three cheers for the red, white and blue
CHORUS: Way down upon the Suwannee River
PEPPY: Everybody's happy and everyone's gay
CHORUS: They swing all day
ALL: Every little mammy and every little pappy
Is swingin' the jinx away
ALL: What is that song CHORUS: That all the cowboys
They are a-singin' in the west?
- Why, it's hi-di - Hi
- Hi-di - Hey
ALL: Hi-di-hi-di-hey
PEPPY: And all those broncobusters Buck around like Harlem dusters
ALL: Swingin', swingin' the jinx away
Swing and bid your troubles goodbye
Swing your troubles into the sky
High, higher up to the ceiling
High, higher, send it a-reeling
High
CHORUS: Gotta swing the jinx away
Swing the hi-de-hay
Hi-de-hey-de, rap tap on wood
CHORUS:Three cheers for the red, white and blue
Three cheers for the red, white and blue
The Army and Navy forever
Three cheers
For the red, white and blue
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING]
Nora. Nora, you were wonderful.
Oh, thanks, Ted.
Hello.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, Mr. McKay. Have you met Mr. Barker?
We've met before.
[ALL LAUGH]
I've got a surprise for you.
Yeah, what is it?
Sally is our child.
- Sally? - Yes.
Well, this is a fine time to tell me.
- Why? - I just joined the Navy again.
I'll see you in four years.
[SINGING] So try to see
Your future with me
CHORUS: 'Cause you'd be
Oh, so easy
To love
[ENGLISH SDH]