1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:15,181 --> 00:00:17,099 ♪ ♪ 4 00:00:26,359 --> 00:00:28,360 ♪ ♪ 5 00:04:52,542 --> 00:04:56,044 [rumbling] 6 00:05:43,593 --> 00:05:46,178 [woman screaming] 7 00:05:46,220 --> 00:05:48,430 [man groaning] 8 00:05:48,473 --> 00:05:51,141 [speaking Chinese] 9 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:17,751 Father! 10 00:06:19,128 --> 00:06:21,254 Father! 11 00:06:41,651 --> 00:06:44,027 ♪ ♪ 12 00:06:56,749 --> 00:06:58,625 [car horn honks] 13 00:07:02,463 --> 00:07:04,089 [car horn honks] 14 00:07:04,132 --> 00:07:06,133 [tires screech] 15 00:07:12,098 --> 00:07:14,724 Oh... 16 00:07:14,767 --> 00:07:18,311 Oh, my father. It is so wonderful. 17 00:07:18,354 --> 00:07:20,021 San Francisco. 18 00:07:20,064 --> 00:07:23,358 Yes, but how do we know what kind of city it is? 19 00:07:23,401 --> 00:07:27,779 It is named after a saint, so it must be a very holy place. 20 00:07:27,822 --> 00:07:29,990 [car horn honks] 21 00:07:48,217 --> 00:07:51,219 I have the weary feet of a wanderer. 22 00:07:51,262 --> 00:07:54,222 [sighs] 23 00:07:54,265 --> 00:07:56,266 Oh, my back. 24 00:07:59,103 --> 00:08:02,189 Here is Madam Fong's address, my father. 25 00:08:02,231 --> 00:08:04,733 I will ask someone how to find it. 26 00:08:04,775 --> 00:08:07,819 Be careful with strangers. We are illegal. 27 00:08:07,862 --> 00:08:11,448 It is unlucky to start in a new country by breaking the law. 28 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:14,701 I will only break it a little bit. 29 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:18,205 Pardon me, venerable sir. 30 00:08:18,247 --> 00:08:20,457 Can you direct me to this address? 31 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:23,877 Sorry, sister, I can't read Chinese. 32 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:28,256 He does not understand. I will ask a policeman. 33 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:31,635 No, no, no. Never a policeman. 34 00:08:31,677 --> 00:08:34,596 My daughter, we should not draw attention to ourselves. 35 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:37,098 But if I faint on the sidewalk from hunger, 36 00:08:37,141 --> 00:08:40,185 it will draw even more attention, my father. 37 00:08:40,228 --> 00:08:42,145 Yes, we have no money left. 38 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:44,272 I know. 39 00:08:44,315 --> 00:08:47,859 I will make some with the flower drum, as I did in Hong Kong. 40 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:50,654 Good. But do not sing too loud. 41 00:08:55,785 --> 00:08:57,327 [gong] 42 00:08:57,370 --> 00:09:00,163 Kind-hearted and distinguished friends, 43 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:03,041 my daughter and I are going to give a show. 44 00:09:03,084 --> 00:09:06,378 A flower drum show from the north. 45 00:09:06,420 --> 00:09:11,550 Songs of filial piety. Songs of loyal officials. 46 00:09:11,592 --> 00:09:17,055 Songs of ghosts, songs of love, and songs of misery. 47 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:20,016 Kind-hearted and distinguished friends, 48 00:09:20,059 --> 00:09:21,601 if the song is good... 49 00:09:21,644 --> 00:09:24,688 Give me a little applause when I am through. 50 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:26,356 If the song is bad... 51 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:29,943 Give me applause, too. 52 00:09:29,986 --> 00:09:32,153 [gong] 53 00:09:32,196 --> 00:09:36,199 ♪ My father says ♪ 54 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,160 ♪ That children keep growing ♪ 55 00:09:39,203 --> 00:09:44,916 ♪ Rivers keep flowing, too ♪ 56 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:47,961 ♪ My father says ♪ 57 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:51,006 ♪ He doesn't know why ♪ 58 00:09:51,048 --> 00:09:55,719 ♪ But somehow or other, they do ♪ 59 00:09:55,761 --> 00:09:57,804 ♪ They do ♪ 60 00:09:57,847 --> 00:10:01,057 ♪ Somehow or other, they do ♪ 61 00:10:02,893 --> 00:10:05,729 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 62 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:10,191 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 63 00:10:10,234 --> 00:10:12,402 ♪ Are happening every day ♪ 64 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:17,282 ♪ And those who say they don't agree ♪ 65 00:10:17,325 --> 00:10:22,287 ♪ Are those who do not hear or see ♪ 66 00:10:22,330 --> 00:10:24,914 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 67 00:10:26,834 --> 00:10:29,878 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 68 00:10:29,920 --> 00:10:34,674 ♪ Are happening every day ♪ 69 00:10:34,717 --> 00:10:36,509 [gong] 70 00:10:36,552 --> 00:10:40,347 Miracle of changing weather. 71 00:10:40,389 --> 00:10:43,975 ♪ When a dark blue curtain ♪ 72 00:10:44,018 --> 00:10:47,187 ♪ Is pinned by the stars ♪ 73 00:10:47,229 --> 00:10:51,733 ♪ Pinned by the stars to the sky ♪ 74 00:10:51,776 --> 00:10:55,111 ♪ Every flower and tree ♪ 75 00:10:55,154 --> 00:10:58,073 ♪ Is a treat to see ♪ 76 00:10:58,115 --> 00:11:03,453 ♪ The air is very clean and dry ♪ 77 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:07,165 ♪ Then a wind comes blowing ♪ 78 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:10,043 ♪ The pins all away ♪ 79 00:11:10,086 --> 00:11:15,382 ♪ Night is confused and upset ♪ 80 00:11:15,424 --> 00:11:18,385 ♪ The sky falls down ♪ 81 00:11:18,427 --> 00:11:22,263 ♪ Like a clumsy clown ♪ 82 00:11:22,306 --> 00:11:25,975 ♪ The flowers and the trees get wet ♪ 83 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:27,727 [crowd]: Very wet. 84 00:11:27,770 --> 00:11:30,271 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 85 00:11:32,441 --> 00:11:34,776 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 86 00:11:34,819 --> 00:11:39,322 ♪ Are happening every day ♪ 87 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:41,700 ♪ A swallow in Tasmania ♪ 88 00:11:41,742 --> 00:11:44,035 ♪ Is sitting on her eggs ♪ 89 00:11:44,078 --> 00:11:46,413 ♪ And suddenly those eggs have wings ♪ 90 00:11:46,455 --> 00:11:48,331 ♪ And eyes and beaks and legs ♪ 91 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:50,792 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 92 00:11:53,087 --> 00:11:55,422 ♪ A Swede is getting sunburned ♪ 93 00:11:55,464 --> 00:11:57,173 ♪ The sun from overhead ♪ 94 00:11:57,216 --> 00:11:59,634 ♪ A hundred million miles away ♪ 95 00:11:59,677 --> 00:12:01,678 ♪ Will make him brown or red ♪ 96 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:04,097 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 97 00:12:04,140 --> 00:12:06,266 ♪ A little girl in Chongqing ♪ 98 00:12:06,308 --> 00:12:08,560 ♪ Just 30 inches tall ♪ 99 00:12:08,602 --> 00:12:11,062 ♪ Decides that she will try to walk ♪ 100 00:12:11,105 --> 00:12:13,273 ♪ And nearly doesn't fall ♪ 101 00:12:13,315 --> 00:12:15,316 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 102 00:12:15,359 --> 00:12:17,861 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 103 00:12:19,905 --> 00:12:22,031 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 104 00:12:22,074 --> 00:12:24,325 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 105 00:12:24,368 --> 00:12:26,745 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 106 00:12:26,787 --> 00:12:31,040 ♪ Are happening every day. ♪ 107 00:12:31,083 --> 00:12:33,042 [applause] 108 00:12:45,055 --> 00:12:47,348 Hey, you. Let's see your license. 109 00:12:47,391 --> 00:12:49,309 [stammering]: License? 110 00:12:49,351 --> 00:12:51,019 Yeah, to beg in the streets. 111 00:12:51,061 --> 00:12:53,438 Please, we are looking for someone. 112 00:12:55,399 --> 00:12:58,401 I guess I should've taken lessons in Chinese. 113 00:12:58,444 --> 00:12:59,944 [laughter] 114 00:12:59,987 --> 00:13:01,404 Anybody here read this? 115 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:03,406 I think I can. 116 00:13:05,534 --> 00:13:07,452 It's the address of Sammy Fong. 117 00:13:07,495 --> 00:13:09,454 He's at the Celestial Gardens. 118 00:13:09,497 --> 00:13:10,580 Yes, yes. 119 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:13,249 -Sammy Fong? -Yes. 120 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:16,294 Okay, kid, come with me. You, too, Pop. 121 00:13:16,337 --> 00:13:19,798 All right, folks. Break it up. 122 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:22,050 Let's go. 123 00:13:24,845 --> 00:13:26,638 Where are you folks from? 124 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:28,515 The East. 125 00:13:28,557 --> 00:13:29,724 New York, huh? 126 00:13:29,767 --> 00:13:32,477 -Further east. -Oh. 127 00:13:35,773 --> 00:13:38,107 ♪ ♪ 128 00:13:50,120 --> 00:13:52,497 [music stops, applause] 129 00:13:55,709 --> 00:13:58,419 ♪ ♪ 130 00:14:01,340 --> 00:14:03,967 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 131 00:14:04,009 --> 00:14:06,344 Tonight you're gonna meet some beautiful chicks. 132 00:14:06,387 --> 00:14:09,180 And you know what? They're all college grads. 133 00:14:09,223 --> 00:14:12,183 One of them is even an LLD. [chuckles] 134 00:14:12,226 --> 00:14:15,061 A long-legged dame. [laughs] 135 00:14:15,104 --> 00:14:16,521 And now we're going to make the hills 136 00:14:16,564 --> 00:14:18,982 of San Francisco rock with gaiety. 137 00:14:19,024 --> 00:14:21,192 The star of our show, Linda Low, 138 00:14:21,235 --> 00:14:25,238 and the Celestial Garden Lulus, in Fan Tan Fannie. 139 00:14:25,281 --> 00:14:27,615 ♪ ♪ 140 00:14:37,501 --> 00:14:42,046 ♪ Fan Tan Fannie was leaving her man ♪ 141 00:14:42,089 --> 00:14:45,842 ♪ Fan Tan Fannie kept waving her fan ♪ 142 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:50,638 ♪ Said, "Good-bye, Danny, you two-timing Dan ♪ 143 00:14:50,681 --> 00:14:53,975 ♪ "Some other man loves your little Fannie" ♪ 144 00:14:54,018 --> 00:14:55,643 ♪ Bye-bye ♪ 145 00:14:55,686 --> 00:14:59,439 ♪ In the icebox, you'll find in a can ♪ 146 00:14:59,481 --> 00:15:03,985 ♪ Some leftovers of moo goo gai pan ♪ 147 00:15:04,028 --> 00:15:08,281 ♪ Fan Tan Fannie has found a new guy ♪ 148 00:15:08,324 --> 00:15:10,408 ♪ His name is Manny ♪ 149 00:15:10,451 --> 00:15:12,660 ♪ He's good for Fanny ♪ 150 00:15:12,703 --> 00:15:16,247 ♪ So good-bye, Danny, good-bye ♪ 151 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:17,582 ♪ Bye-bye ♪ 152 00:15:18,709 --> 00:15:19,751 ♪ Bye-bye ♪ 153 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,670 ♪ Bye-bye. ♪ 154 00:15:33,015 --> 00:15:35,308 What's the matter, Officer? Anything wrong? 155 00:15:35,351 --> 00:15:37,685 I don't know yet. I want to see Sammy. 156 00:15:37,728 --> 00:15:40,563 -Sammy? -Yeah. Will you get him, please? 157 00:16:02,628 --> 00:16:04,462 There's an officer and two characters outside 158 00:16:04,505 --> 00:16:07,632 waiting for you. 159 00:16:07,675 --> 00:16:09,300 -Hello, Mac. -Hi, Sammy. 160 00:16:09,343 --> 00:16:10,635 These folks are looking for you. 161 00:16:10,678 --> 00:16:14,013 Who are they? Never saw them before in my life. 162 00:16:14,056 --> 00:16:18,309 Honored sir, surely you recognize my daughter? 163 00:16:23,190 --> 00:16:26,693 Oh, sure. That's right. I've been expecting them. 164 00:16:26,735 --> 00:16:28,611 Welcome, venerable sir. 165 00:16:30,072 --> 00:16:32,407 It is a most unexpected pleasure. 166 00:16:32,449 --> 00:16:34,409 Okay, Sammy, but you better get them a license 167 00:16:34,451 --> 00:16:36,619 if they're gonna sing in the streets. 168 00:16:36,662 --> 00:16:39,580 Oh, sure, sure, Mac. This way, please. 169 00:16:42,459 --> 00:16:44,669 Okay, folks. 170 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:55,430 I was just keeping it warm. 171 00:16:55,472 --> 00:16:57,223 Okay, kid. 172 00:16:57,266 --> 00:16:59,350 Okay, I'll get you all you can eat. 173 00:16:59,393 --> 00:17:02,353 Right this way. Come on in. 174 00:17:11,071 --> 00:17:13,531 I like American cooking. 175 00:17:13,574 --> 00:17:16,909 American? That's the best Chinese food in San Francisco. 176 00:17:16,952 --> 00:17:19,537 Clever people, these Americans. 177 00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:22,457 The American cuisine is over 2,000 years old. 178 00:17:22,499 --> 00:17:24,208 Why didn't you let me know you were coming? 179 00:17:24,251 --> 00:17:26,252 We were unable to let anyone know. 180 00:17:26,295 --> 00:17:28,254 We were smuggled ashore tonight. 181 00:17:28,297 --> 00:17:31,340 Smuggled? You mean you got in illegally? 182 00:17:31,383 --> 00:17:33,843 If we came here under the quota, 183 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:36,179 it would take 10 years, 184 00:17:36,221 --> 00:17:38,598 and I would be too old to get married. 185 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:41,267 I'm a dead duck, Peking-style. 186 00:17:41,310 --> 00:17:44,187 Listen, folks, you can't go roaming around San Francisco. 187 00:17:44,229 --> 00:17:45,772 You're hot. 188 00:17:45,814 --> 00:17:48,983 I gotta keep you on ice until I think up an angle. 189 00:17:49,026 --> 00:17:51,611 I do not understand, Mr. Fong. 190 00:17:51,653 --> 00:17:53,863 It is very simple, my father. 191 00:17:53,906 --> 00:17:57,366 We are hot, so he must keep us on ice. 192 00:18:02,664 --> 00:18:03,956 -What is wrong, Mr. Fong? -There's nothing wrong. 193 00:18:03,999 --> 00:18:05,291 You just caught me at a bad time. 194 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:06,751 Are you sick? 195 00:18:06,794 --> 00:18:08,461 Something went down the wrong way. 196 00:18:08,504 --> 00:18:11,881 You mean you are not prepared to honor your proposal of marriage? 197 00:18:11,924 --> 00:18:13,674 Who said anything like that? 198 00:18:13,717 --> 00:18:15,259 Sure, I'm gonna honor it. 199 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:17,553 I just want to settle some old business first. 200 00:18:24,686 --> 00:18:26,938 Sit tight. I'll be back in a minute, folks. 201 00:18:28,941 --> 00:18:32,235 Wait, baby. Hold it. 202 00:18:32,277 --> 00:18:34,695 [glass shatters] 203 00:18:36,281 --> 00:18:38,324 Baby, what's going on? 204 00:18:38,367 --> 00:18:39,784 You and your picture bride! 205 00:18:39,827 --> 00:18:42,745 Good-bye, Sammy, you two-timing Sam! 206 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:44,747 Oh, that. Is that all? 207 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:47,875 All? As soon as you get rid of that "old business"? 208 00:18:47,918 --> 00:18:49,460 That's me, huh? The old business. 209 00:18:49,503 --> 00:18:51,212 It's a lie! Whoever said anything like that? 210 00:18:51,255 --> 00:18:52,797 -You did! -I did? 211 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:54,340 Why would I say a stupid thing like that? 212 00:18:54,383 --> 00:18:56,926 -I'll tell you why! -Never mind. 213 00:18:56,969 --> 00:18:58,761 Oh, Linda, let me handle this. 214 00:18:58,804 --> 00:19:00,972 I know a family that's looking for a bride, 215 00:19:01,014 --> 00:19:03,099 and this kid's exactly the type. 216 00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:04,809 I'll unload her tomorrow. 217 00:19:04,852 --> 00:19:08,938 Keep away from me! I'm gonna unload you tonight! 218 00:19:08,981 --> 00:19:10,940 Baby, you remember that new convertible 219 00:19:10,983 --> 00:19:12,775 you've been drooling over? 220 00:19:12,818 --> 00:19:14,277 Well, it's yours. 221 00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:17,363 I don't want it. 222 00:19:17,406 --> 00:19:18,948 Don't think you can bribe me with expensive presents. 223 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:20,533 What? 224 00:19:20,576 --> 00:19:22,702 Okay, I'll take it. When do I get it? 225 00:19:22,744 --> 00:19:25,913 I'll make the down payment tomorrow... morning. 226 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:27,832 Oh, Sammy! 227 00:19:27,875 --> 00:19:31,252 You're the most considerate friend a girl ever had. 228 00:19:36,091 --> 00:19:38,050 [car horn honks, tires screech] 229 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:49,979 Hello? Is this the Ping Wah Supermarket? 230 00:19:50,022 --> 00:19:52,732 This is Madam Liang, I would like to place my order. 231 00:19:52,774 --> 00:19:54,901 How is your octopus today? 232 00:19:54,943 --> 00:19:56,652 Oh, it isn't? 233 00:19:56,695 --> 00:19:58,779 Then send me four pounds of seahorse, 234 00:19:58,822 --> 00:20:02,074 two pounds of dried snake meat, and a box of longevity noodles. 235 00:20:02,117 --> 00:20:04,911 Oh, yes, and a dozen thousand-year eggs. 236 00:20:04,953 --> 00:20:07,413 And be sure they're fresh. 237 00:20:07,456 --> 00:20:08,873 Right. 238 00:20:08,916 --> 00:20:10,583 Excuse me, ladies. 239 00:20:10,626 --> 00:20:12,793 I had to place my order before the store closes. 240 00:20:12,836 --> 00:20:14,003 Whose turn is it? 241 00:20:14,046 --> 00:20:15,880 Hello, Madam Liang. 242 00:20:15,923 --> 00:20:18,007 Can I talk to you for a minute? It's very important. 243 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:20,760 Pardon me, I'll be right back. 244 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:29,143 You wanna see a real doll? 245 00:20:29,186 --> 00:20:31,729 -Who is she? -She's my picture bride. 246 00:20:31,772 --> 00:20:34,273 -She is? You're lucky. -You're even luckier. 247 00:20:34,316 --> 00:20:36,025 Your brother-in-law, Old Master Wang, 248 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:37,944 wants a bride for his son, doesn't he? 249 00:20:37,986 --> 00:20:39,695 Yes, but she's yours, Sammy. 250 00:20:39,738 --> 00:20:42,615 Mom picked her out for me. I got another kumquat on the fire. 251 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:45,952 I got this kid on ice, but the ice is melting fast. 252 00:20:45,994 --> 00:20:48,162 But what will the Family Association say? 253 00:20:48,205 --> 00:20:50,081 The elders would never permit it. 254 00:20:50,123 --> 00:20:51,999 Besides, you have a contract with her father. 255 00:20:52,042 --> 00:20:55,002 I'll turn it over to you. They'll never know. 256 00:20:55,045 --> 00:20:57,588 -I'll talk to my brother-in-law. -Good. 257 00:20:57,631 --> 00:21:00,049 I'll show him this picture the first thing in the morning. 258 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:01,926 Good! 259 00:21:13,438 --> 00:21:17,275 My sister's husband. 260 00:21:17,317 --> 00:21:19,026 Now what have I failed to do? 261 00:21:19,069 --> 00:21:20,861 You sit here idling while I must arrange 262 00:21:20,904 --> 00:21:22,405 for a bride for your son. 263 00:21:22,447 --> 00:21:24,407 You have done what? 264 00:21:24,449 --> 00:21:27,159 A wonderful girl. And she's right here in San Francisco. 265 00:21:27,202 --> 00:21:28,995 Now where did I put... 266 00:21:29,037 --> 00:21:31,747 I will not choose from these local Chinese girls. 267 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:34,583 They are without reverence or filial devotion. 268 00:21:34,626 --> 00:21:37,670 My son's wife must be born in a suitable month, 269 00:21:37,713 --> 00:21:39,297 from a house with a high door. 270 00:21:39,339 --> 00:21:42,008 Exactly. A girl from the old country. 271 00:21:42,050 --> 00:21:44,552 Fine, respected, well-educated. 272 00:21:44,594 --> 00:21:46,429 And here she is. 273 00:21:49,975 --> 00:21:51,934 She looks right. 274 00:21:51,977 --> 00:21:54,812 -Where did you get this? -Sammy Fong. 275 00:21:54,855 --> 00:21:58,065 He will present her this afternoon for your inspection. 276 00:21:58,108 --> 00:22:01,402 Good morning, my father. Auntie. 277 00:22:01,445 --> 00:22:03,029 Did you sleep well, my father? 278 00:22:03,071 --> 00:22:05,197 Yes. Thank you, my son. 279 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:07,491 Good. I need some money. 280 00:22:07,534 --> 00:22:10,369 Money. That is nothing unusual. 281 00:22:10,412 --> 00:22:11,829 How much this time? 282 00:22:11,872 --> 00:22:13,289 25 bucks. 283 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:15,166 -Bucks? -Dollars. 284 00:22:15,208 --> 00:22:17,126 Hi, Pop. Hi, Auntie. 285 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:19,712 Sit! Only cannibals eat standing up. 286 00:22:19,755 --> 00:22:22,048 -Okay. -And you sit down, too. 287 00:22:22,090 --> 00:22:25,217 Now, what do you need those $25 for? 288 00:22:25,260 --> 00:22:27,094 He probably got himself a new tomato. 289 00:22:27,137 --> 00:22:28,763 Tomato? 290 00:22:28,805 --> 00:22:30,973 For $25 you could fill this room with tomatoes. 291 00:22:31,016 --> 00:22:33,225 Father, I must hurry or I'll be late for class. 292 00:22:33,268 --> 00:22:35,269 I shall go to the bank and change a bill. 293 00:22:35,312 --> 00:22:36,771 I will give you the money later. 294 00:22:36,813 --> 00:22:38,314 I'll advance it for you, Ta. 295 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:39,857 If you kept your money in the bank, 296 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:41,150 you could give him a check. 297 00:22:41,193 --> 00:22:43,027 Do I tell you where to keep your money? 298 00:22:43,070 --> 00:22:44,236 Here you are, Ta. 299 00:22:44,279 --> 00:22:45,988 Thanks, Auntie. Well, I've gotta run. 300 00:22:46,031 --> 00:22:47,907 My son, your aunt has been talking to me 301 00:22:47,949 --> 00:22:50,117 about choosing a bride for you. 302 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:52,161 What are you doing? 303 00:22:52,204 --> 00:22:54,914 I can't wait to have a lot of little nephews and nieces 304 00:22:54,956 --> 00:22:56,290 running around the house. 305 00:22:56,333 --> 00:22:57,458 Quiet! 306 00:22:57,501 --> 00:22:59,585 Your aunt is right. 307 00:22:59,628 --> 00:23:02,046 Father, they don't do things like that over here. 308 00:23:02,089 --> 00:23:04,382 Here a man picks his own wife. 309 00:23:04,424 --> 00:23:08,552 Ta! While you are still my son, you will do as I tell you! 310 00:23:08,595 --> 00:23:12,390 [coughs] There. You have given me a coughing spell. 311 00:23:12,432 --> 00:23:14,266 I'm sorry, my father. 312 00:23:14,309 --> 00:23:16,018 Strange how your cough comes over you 313 00:23:16,061 --> 00:23:17,603 when you do not get your own way. 314 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:19,688 But every time I speak to the boy about... 315 00:23:19,731 --> 00:23:21,607 We can discuss that later, my father. I've got to go. 316 00:23:21,650 --> 00:23:25,778 Ta! Ta! 317 00:23:25,821 --> 00:23:27,279 I gotta go, too. 318 00:23:27,322 --> 00:23:29,615 So long, Pop. Don't take any wooden chopsticks. 319 00:23:29,658 --> 00:23:32,535 You! You go right back and finish your breakfast! 320 00:23:32,577 --> 00:23:34,370 What language is he using? 321 00:23:34,413 --> 00:23:36,872 I have a feeling he has been disrespectful, 322 00:23:36,915 --> 00:23:38,082 but I am not sure. 323 00:23:38,125 --> 00:23:40,960 No, no, that is American-style slang. 324 00:23:41,002 --> 00:23:43,129 And I suppose it's American-style, too, 325 00:23:43,171 --> 00:23:45,756 when a boy can do anything without his father's consent. 326 00:23:45,799 --> 00:23:48,008 Yes, but this is the USA. 327 00:23:48,051 --> 00:23:50,803 In my citizenship class, I have learned, 328 00:23:50,846 --> 00:23:52,805 "We, the people of the United States, 329 00:23:52,848 --> 00:23:56,058 "are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happy times." 330 00:23:56,101 --> 00:23:58,436 And the parents are entitled to pay the bills! 331 00:23:58,478 --> 00:24:00,521 Where are you going, my sister's husband? 332 00:24:00,564 --> 00:24:04,316 I'm going to the bank to change my old-fashioned $100 bill. 333 00:24:04,359 --> 00:24:08,195 Bucks? Tomatoes? Wooden chopsticks? 334 00:24:08,238 --> 00:24:12,450 ♪ What are we going to do about the other generation? ♪ 335 00:24:12,492 --> 00:24:16,996 ♪ How will we ever communicate without communication? ♪ 336 00:24:17,038 --> 00:24:21,041 ♪ You can't account for what they say or do ♪ 337 00:24:21,084 --> 00:24:23,419 ♪ And what peculiar thoughts they think ♪ 338 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:25,463 ♪ They never reveal to you ♪ 339 00:24:25,505 --> 00:24:29,925 ♪ A very discouraging problem is the other generation ♪ 340 00:24:29,968 --> 00:24:34,221 ♪ And soon there'll be another one as well ♪ 341 00:24:34,264 --> 00:24:36,265 ♪ And when our out-of-hand sons ♪ 342 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:38,559 ♪ Are bringing up our grandsons ♪ 343 00:24:38,602 --> 00:24:41,312 ♪ I hope our grandsons give their fathers hell ♪ 344 00:24:41,354 --> 00:24:43,272 ♪ Can't wait to see it ♪ 345 00:24:43,315 --> 00:24:45,900 ♪ I hope our grandsons give their fathers hell ♪ 346 00:24:45,942 --> 00:24:49,987 [both]: Hi, San. Are we going to play baseball? 347 00:24:50,030 --> 00:24:52,364 Hey, what's the matter with you? 348 00:24:52,407 --> 00:24:56,285 ♪ The more I see of grownups, the less I want to grow ♪ 349 00:24:56,328 --> 00:24:58,120 ♪ The more I see what they have learned ♪ 350 00:24:58,163 --> 00:24:59,705 ♪ The less I want to know ♪ 351 00:24:59,748 --> 00:25:01,707 ♪ And yet we've got to all grow up ♪ 352 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:03,792 ♪ There's no place else to go ♪ 353 00:25:03,835 --> 00:25:05,461 ♪ I wonder why we're all so poor ♪ 354 00:25:05,504 --> 00:25:10,132 ♪ And they've got all the dough ♪ 355 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:14,261 ♪ What are we going to do about the other generation? ♪ 356 00:25:14,304 --> 00:25:18,432 ♪ How will we ever communicate without communication? ♪ 357 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:22,520 ♪ When we are using words the modern way ♪ 358 00:25:22,562 --> 00:25:23,896 ♪ They're much too big ♪ 359 00:25:23,939 --> 00:25:25,064 ♪ To try to dig ♪ 360 00:25:25,106 --> 00:25:27,107 ♪ The colorful things we say ♪ 361 00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:29,026 ♪ If we could take over the training ♪ 362 00:25:29,069 --> 00:25:31,320 ♪ Of the other generation ♪ 363 00:25:31,363 --> 00:25:35,324 ♪ We know we could improve them quite a lot ♪ 364 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:37,743 ♪ But they will never let us ♪ 365 00:25:37,786 --> 00:25:39,954 ♪ They stay the way they met us ♪ 366 00:25:39,996 --> 00:25:42,331 ♪ And so we're simply stuck with what we've got ♪ 367 00:25:42,374 --> 00:25:44,333 ♪ We can't improve them ♪ 368 00:25:44,376 --> 00:25:48,754 ♪ The kids are simply stuck with what they've got ♪ 369 00:25:48,797 --> 00:25:53,092 ♪ What are we going to do about the other generation? ♪ 370 00:25:53,134 --> 00:25:57,304 ♪ How are we going to stop them when they start an explanation ♪ 371 00:25:57,347 --> 00:26:01,809 ♪ Of what it used to mean to be a kid ♪ 372 00:26:01,851 --> 00:26:03,769 ♪ The clean and wholesome fun they had ♪ 373 00:26:03,812 --> 00:26:05,854 ♪ The innocent things they did ♪ 374 00:26:05,897 --> 00:26:07,731 ♪ They all had a wonderful childhood ♪ 375 00:26:07,774 --> 00:26:10,359 ♪ In the other generation ♪ 376 00:26:10,402 --> 00:26:14,196 ♪ The games they played were bright and gay and loud ♪ 377 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:18,492 ♪ They used to shout "Red Rover "Red Rover, please come over" ♪ 378 00:26:18,535 --> 00:26:21,161 ♪ They must have been an awful droopy crowd ♪ 379 00:26:21,204 --> 00:26:22,830 ♪ When they were younger ♪ 380 00:26:22,872 --> 00:26:27,418 ♪ They must have been an awful droopy crowd. ♪ 381 00:26:27,460 --> 00:26:29,420 ♪ ♪ 382 00:27:14,132 --> 00:27:16,759 [glass shatters] 383 00:27:16,801 --> 00:27:19,178 ♪ ♪ 384 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:18,529 Oh, your papers, Master Wang. 385 00:28:18,571 --> 00:28:20,489 Thank you. 386 00:28:20,532 --> 00:28:23,450 Did you notice whether my letter to the editor has been printed? 387 00:28:23,493 --> 00:28:25,661 I have not read the papers, Master. 388 00:28:25,704 --> 00:28:29,331 This week it is a good letter. You must read it. 389 00:28:39,467 --> 00:28:41,677 Stick 'em up. 390 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:44,972 Don't turn around or I'll plug you. 391 00:28:45,014 --> 00:28:47,015 And keep your hands up. 392 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:56,650 [coughs] 393 00:28:56,693 --> 00:28:58,694 What are you doing? 394 00:28:58,737 --> 00:29:00,904 [coughs] 395 00:29:02,365 --> 00:29:03,574 What are you doing? 396 00:29:03,616 --> 00:29:05,200 -I have been robbed. -Robbed? 397 00:29:05,243 --> 00:29:07,244 The $100 I changed are gone. 398 00:29:07,287 --> 00:29:08,829 All my new bills. 399 00:29:08,872 --> 00:29:10,247 Where were you robbed? 400 00:29:10,290 --> 00:29:13,584 Right there. In my own vestibule. 401 00:29:13,626 --> 00:29:15,502 A bandit put a gun in my back. 402 00:29:15,545 --> 00:29:17,921 Calm down before you get another coughing spell. 403 00:29:17,964 --> 00:29:19,423 How many times have I told you, 404 00:29:19,466 --> 00:29:21,467 you should keep your money in a bank? 405 00:29:21,509 --> 00:29:23,385 It has always been safe under my bed! 406 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:26,513 Your bedroom may be safe for everything else, but not money. 407 00:29:26,556 --> 00:29:29,224 I want you to report this to the American government. 408 00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:32,186 I want two soldiers to guard my house day and night. 409 00:29:32,228 --> 00:29:35,063 You are not a feudal lord. This is not China. 410 00:29:35,106 --> 00:29:37,941 For five years, you have gone to that Citizenship School, 411 00:29:37,984 --> 00:29:39,943 and all you have learned is, "This is not China." 412 00:29:39,986 --> 00:29:41,195 What did he look like? 413 00:29:41,237 --> 00:29:43,030 -Who? -The robber. 414 00:29:43,072 --> 00:29:45,491 Don't ask me what he looked like! All white men look alike! 415 00:29:45,533 --> 00:29:47,326 How many times have I told you, 416 00:29:47,368 --> 00:29:49,077 you should keep your money in a bank? 417 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:51,205 Money is like a man's wife. [coughs] 418 00:29:51,247 --> 00:29:54,708 Strangers should not get their hands on it. 419 00:29:54,751 --> 00:29:57,544 -Come in, Sammy. -Madam Liang. 420 00:29:57,587 --> 00:29:59,880 You know Sammy Fong, my sister's husband? 421 00:29:59,923 --> 00:30:01,882 How's the Old Master? 422 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:04,885 Mr. Fong, I am honored by your presence. Be seated. 423 00:30:04,928 --> 00:30:06,303 Thank you. 424 00:30:06,346 --> 00:30:09,056 -[claps hands] -Tea. 425 00:30:09,098 --> 00:30:10,390 Let me lay it on the line. 426 00:30:10,433 --> 00:30:12,226 Madam Liang tells me you're in the market 427 00:30:12,268 --> 00:30:13,685 for a bride for your son. 428 00:30:13,728 --> 00:30:16,563 You have an unfortunate way of expressing yourself. 429 00:30:16,606 --> 00:30:20,067 You want something for immediate delivery, and I've got it. 430 00:30:20,109 --> 00:30:23,070 She's got skin like white jade. 431 00:30:23,112 --> 00:30:25,531 She's built like a Ming vase. 432 00:30:25,573 --> 00:30:27,908 She'd be the daughter-in-law of the year. 433 00:30:27,951 --> 00:30:31,370 Her family. Is she from a house with a high door? 434 00:30:31,412 --> 00:30:33,580 You could ride through it on a camel 435 00:30:33,623 --> 00:30:35,207 without knocking your hat off. 436 00:30:35,250 --> 00:30:37,835 I would like to have this young person meet me. 437 00:30:37,877 --> 00:30:40,629 That's what I figured. I have her right outside. 438 00:30:45,343 --> 00:30:47,302 Come on in, folks. 439 00:30:51,641 --> 00:30:54,643 Master Wang Chi-Yang and his good sister-in-law Madam Liang, 440 00:30:54,686 --> 00:30:57,437 Dr. Li and his daughter Mei Li. 441 00:30:57,480 --> 00:30:59,565 You honor my house, Dr. Li. 442 00:30:59,607 --> 00:31:01,525 Your distinguished name 443 00:31:01,568 --> 00:31:03,777 has been rumbling in my ears like thunder. 444 00:31:03,820 --> 00:31:06,446 Ten thousand benedictions, sir. 445 00:31:06,489 --> 00:31:08,448 And to you, Madam. 446 00:31:08,491 --> 00:31:10,409 You don't get them like that over here anymore. 447 00:31:10,451 --> 00:31:14,037 Come here, my child. Let me look at you. 448 00:31:22,672 --> 00:31:24,673 I see no outside blemishes. 449 00:31:24,716 --> 00:31:28,135 Right off the assembly line. Not a scratch on her. 450 00:31:28,177 --> 00:31:29,678 She has a good chin. 451 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:31,513 The blessing of longevity. 452 00:31:31,556 --> 00:31:34,266 She is strong as a cow, and just as amiable. 453 00:31:34,309 --> 00:31:36,101 Thank you, my father. 454 00:31:36,144 --> 00:31:39,313 And when she eats regularly, she's inclined to be plump. 455 00:31:39,355 --> 00:31:40,564 A sign of fertility. 456 00:31:40,607 --> 00:31:42,900 I was born in the Year of the Rabbit. 457 00:31:42,942 --> 00:31:44,693 Rabbit? 458 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:46,153 If your son gets on the ball, 459 00:31:46,195 --> 00:31:49,823 you could have a grandchild by October. [laughs] 460 00:31:49,866 --> 00:31:52,576 She also sings flower drum songs. 461 00:31:52,619 --> 00:31:54,536 Oh. 462 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:57,539 It has been a long time since I heard one. 463 00:31:57,582 --> 00:32:00,542 Come, my daughter, quick. Get the drum. 464 00:32:07,967 --> 00:32:09,509 [gong] 465 00:32:09,552 --> 00:32:12,220 Miracle of making music. 466 00:32:12,263 --> 00:32:14,765 [drum] 467 00:32:14,807 --> 00:32:18,727 ♪ An idle poet ♪ 468 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:21,730 ♪ Makes words on a page ♪ 469 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:26,985 ♪ Writes on a page with his brush ♪ 470 00:32:27,028 --> 00:32:29,988 ♪ A musical friend ♪ 471 00:32:30,031 --> 00:32:33,075 ♪ Makes the notes to blend ♪ 472 00:32:33,117 --> 00:32:38,705 ♪ Suggested by an idle thrush ♪ 473 00:32:38,748 --> 00:32:42,084 ♪ Then a young soprano ♪ 474 00:32:42,126 --> 00:32:45,295 ♪ Who reads what they wrote ♪ 475 00:32:45,338 --> 00:32:50,592 ♪ Learns every note, every word ♪ 476 00:32:50,635 --> 00:32:53,595 ♪ Puts all they wrote ♪ 477 00:32:53,638 --> 00:32:57,015 ♪ In her lovely throat ♪ 478 00:32:57,058 --> 00:33:00,936 ♪ And suddenly a song is heard ♪ 479 00:33:00,979 --> 00:33:02,813 -Very pretty. -Very pretty. 480 00:33:02,855 --> 00:33:05,732 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 481 00:33:07,652 --> 00:33:11,655 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 482 00:33:11,698 --> 00:33:17,786 ♪ Are happening every day. ♪ 483 00:33:20,790 --> 00:33:22,958 Liu Mai! 484 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,835 Send my son to me. 485 00:33:24,877 --> 00:33:26,878 No, no. That is not the way to do it. 486 00:33:26,921 --> 00:33:31,216 You must let them fall in love naturally, American-style. 487 00:33:31,259 --> 00:33:32,926 Very well. 488 00:33:32,969 --> 00:33:36,096 I will give him just one week to fall in love American-style. 489 00:33:36,139 --> 00:33:38,348 Then I take over. 490 00:33:40,935 --> 00:33:42,436 Well, there he goes again. 491 00:33:42,478 --> 00:33:43,729 Who does he think he's kidding? 492 00:33:43,771 --> 00:33:45,147 Hey, Ta, ask her if she's got a friend. 493 00:33:45,189 --> 00:33:46,690 Outside. 494 00:33:46,733 --> 00:33:48,859 Don't you know that's his private office? 495 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:53,780 [telephone rings] 496 00:33:55,867 --> 00:33:57,075 Hello. 497 00:33:57,118 --> 00:33:59,327 Hello. Is this Miss Linda Low? 498 00:33:59,370 --> 00:34:01,496 Yes. Who is this? 499 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:03,290 This is Wang Ta. Remember me? 500 00:34:03,332 --> 00:34:04,833 We were on a double date last week. 501 00:34:04,876 --> 00:34:07,294 I was the one with the wrong girl. 502 00:34:07,336 --> 00:34:09,212 Oh, yes, I remember. 503 00:34:09,255 --> 00:34:10,922 I was the one with the wrong boy. 504 00:34:10,965 --> 00:34:13,258 I'd love to take you out sometime, Miss Low. 505 00:34:13,301 --> 00:34:16,511 Just give me 20 minutes to pull myself together. 506 00:34:16,554 --> 00:34:18,972 I'll meet you in front of my place. Got a pencil? 507 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:21,725 Yeah. Just a minute. 508 00:34:21,768 --> 00:34:25,604 821 Jefferson Street. Got it? 509 00:34:25,646 --> 00:34:28,899 -Okay. -Bye. 510 00:34:28,941 --> 00:34:31,276 Good-bye. 511 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:33,278 ♪ ♪ 512 00:34:39,452 --> 00:34:43,663 ♪ I'm a girl and by me that's only great ♪ 513 00:34:43,706 --> 00:34:48,418 ♪ I am proud that my silhouette is curvy ♪ 514 00:34:48,461 --> 00:34:52,756 ♪ That I walk with a sweet and girlish gait ♪ 515 00:34:52,799 --> 00:34:57,219 ♪ With my hips kind of swively and swervy ♪ 516 00:34:57,261 --> 00:35:01,890 ♪ I adore being dressed in something frilly ♪ 517 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:06,561 ♪ When my date comes to get me at my place ♪ 518 00:35:06,604 --> 00:35:11,233 ♪ Out I go with my Joe or John or Billy ♪ 519 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:16,196 ♪ Like a filly who is ready for the race ♪ 520 00:35:16,239 --> 00:35:20,700 ♪ When I have a brand-new hairdo ♪ 521 00:35:20,743 --> 00:35:25,205 ♪ With my eyelashes all in curl ♪ 522 00:35:25,248 --> 00:35:29,918 ♪ I float as the clouds on air do ♪ 523 00:35:29,961 --> 00:35:34,798 ♪ I enjoy being a girl ♪ 524 00:35:34,841 --> 00:35:38,885 ♪ When men say I'm cute and funny ♪ 525 00:35:38,928 --> 00:35:43,473 ♪ And my teeth aren't teeth but pearl ♪ 526 00:35:43,516 --> 00:35:47,936 ♪ I just lap it up like honey ♪ 527 00:35:47,979 --> 00:35:52,732 ♪ I enjoy being a girl ♪ 528 00:35:52,775 --> 00:35:57,195 ♪ I flip when a fellow sends me flowers ♪ 529 00:35:57,238 --> 00:36:01,908 ♪ I drool over dresses made of lace ♪ 530 00:36:01,951 --> 00:36:06,538 ♪ I talk on the telephone for hours ♪ 531 00:36:06,581 --> 00:36:11,459 ♪ With a pound and a half of cream upon my face ♪ 532 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:15,839 ♪ I'm strictly a female, female ♪ 533 00:36:15,882 --> 00:36:20,010 ♪ And my future I hope will be ♪ 534 00:36:20,052 --> 00:36:24,139 ♪ In the home of a brave and free male ♪ 535 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:28,310 ♪ Who'll enjoy being a guy ♪ 536 00:36:28,352 --> 00:36:31,855 ♪ Having a girl ♪ 537 00:36:31,898 --> 00:36:36,401 ♪ Like me ♪ 538 00:36:38,946 --> 00:36:41,198 ♪ ♪ 539 00:36:51,709 --> 00:36:55,962 ♪ I enjoy being a girl ♪ 540 00:36:56,005 --> 00:36:58,006 ♪ ♪ 541 00:37:09,852 --> 00:37:13,813 ♪ I enjoy being a girl ♪ 542 00:37:13,856 --> 00:37:15,941 ♪ ♪ 543 00:37:48,432 --> 00:37:52,894 ♪ When I hear the complimentary whistle ♪ 544 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:57,816 ♪ That greets my bikini by the sea ♪ 545 00:37:57,858 --> 00:38:02,237 ♪ I turn and I glower and I bristle ♪ 546 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:07,158 ♪ But I'm happy to know the whistle's meant for me ♪ 547 00:38:07,201 --> 00:38:11,788 ♪ I'm strictly a female, female ♪ 548 00:38:11,831 --> 00:38:16,001 ♪ And my future I hope will be ♪ 549 00:38:16,043 --> 00:38:20,213 ♪ In the home of a brave and free male ♪ 550 00:38:20,256 --> 00:38:25,885 ♪ Who'll enjoy being a guy ♪ 551 00:38:25,928 --> 00:38:29,597 ♪ Having a girl ♪ 552 00:38:29,640 --> 00:38:35,645 ♪ Like me. ♪ 553 00:38:48,868 --> 00:38:50,076 You know something? 554 00:38:50,119 --> 00:38:52,203 I had a feeling you were going to call me. 555 00:38:52,246 --> 00:38:54,039 You did? How? 556 00:38:54,081 --> 00:38:56,374 Well, I was concentrating on it all week, 557 00:38:56,417 --> 00:38:58,918 and I always get what I concentrate on. 558 00:38:58,961 --> 00:39:00,754 I can understand that. 559 00:39:00,796 --> 00:39:02,714 That's how I got this car. 560 00:39:02,757 --> 00:39:04,382 Just by concentrating? 561 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:06,092 Uh-huh. I always wanted one, 562 00:39:06,135 --> 00:39:09,804 and my brother bought it for me, you know, to save carfare. 563 00:39:09,847 --> 00:39:11,306 Your brother? 564 00:39:11,349 --> 00:39:13,808 Oh, yes. He's an officer on an ocean liner. 565 00:39:13,851 --> 00:39:16,144 He's very strict with me. 566 00:39:16,187 --> 00:39:18,396 Doesn't like me to go out with boys at all. 567 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:20,815 He sounds more like a jealous lover to me. 568 00:39:20,858 --> 00:39:24,569 Mm-hmm. He likes me to stay home and study my singing. 569 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:27,113 Are you serious about a career? 570 00:39:27,156 --> 00:39:29,157 No, not particularly. 571 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:31,785 I want to be a success as a girl. 572 00:39:31,827 --> 00:39:33,995 Oh, it's nice to have outside accomplishments, 573 00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:39,084 like singing, cooking or first aid. 574 00:39:39,126 --> 00:39:40,710 But the main thing is for a woman 575 00:39:40,753 --> 00:39:43,254 to be successful in her gender. 576 00:39:43,297 --> 00:39:45,006 Yeah, but don't you think it's important 577 00:39:45,049 --> 00:39:47,133 to do one thing very well? 578 00:39:47,176 --> 00:39:49,844 Well, sure, that's what I mean. 579 00:39:49,887 --> 00:39:51,930 What are your ambitions? 580 00:39:51,972 --> 00:39:54,057 Well, I'll be graduating from college pretty soon. 581 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:56,184 Then I guess I'll study law, 'cause then I won't have 582 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:58,061 to look for a job for another three years. 583 00:39:58,104 --> 00:39:59,521 What will you do for money? 584 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:01,981 -My father. -Is he rich? 585 00:40:02,024 --> 00:40:03,942 Very, and he doesn't care what I do 586 00:40:03,984 --> 00:40:05,610 as long as I marry and give him grandchildren. 587 00:40:05,653 --> 00:40:06,778 Cigarette? 588 00:40:06,821 --> 00:40:09,406 Oh, no, thanks. I don't smoke. 589 00:40:09,448 --> 00:40:14,119 Your father sounds very Chinese. 590 00:40:14,161 --> 00:40:17,163 He is completely Chinese. And that's good. 591 00:40:17,206 --> 00:40:19,290 It's good for my brother, 'cause he's completely American. 592 00:40:19,333 --> 00:40:21,000 And I'm both, 593 00:40:21,043 --> 00:40:23,128 and sometimes the American half shocks the Oriental half, 594 00:40:23,170 --> 00:40:25,046 and sometimes the Oriental half 595 00:40:25,089 --> 00:40:27,632 keeps me from showing a girl what's on my mind. 596 00:40:27,675 --> 00:40:31,302 Well, let's start working on the American half. 597 00:40:37,393 --> 00:40:40,228 Oh, what's that, with the Chinese letters? 598 00:40:40,271 --> 00:40:43,857 Oh, that's not Chinese, it's Greek. It's my fraternity pin. 599 00:40:43,899 --> 00:40:48,319 Oh, it's sweet. The tiniest pearls I've ever seen. 600 00:40:48,362 --> 00:40:50,989 Is it true that when a fellow pins a girl, 601 00:40:51,031 --> 00:40:52,198 that means they're going steady? 602 00:40:52,241 --> 00:40:54,492 Yeah. Haven't you ever been pinned? 603 00:40:54,535 --> 00:40:57,996 No, but I wouldn't mind going steady with you. 604 00:40:58,038 --> 00:40:59,581 Would you wear it for me, Linda? 605 00:40:59,623 --> 00:41:02,125 -I'd love to. -Oh, boy. 606 00:41:10,593 --> 00:41:11,926 What's the matter? 607 00:41:11,969 --> 00:41:13,887 -Oh, it's late. -What time is it? 608 00:41:13,929 --> 00:41:15,346 Oh, I'd better go. 609 00:41:15,389 --> 00:41:17,599 I promised Brother I'd always be home early. 610 00:41:17,641 --> 00:41:19,809 I'll be seeing you soon, won't I? 611 00:41:19,852 --> 00:41:22,270 We're going steady, aren't we? 612 00:41:42,583 --> 00:41:45,585 [Mei Li humming] 613 00:41:59,266 --> 00:42:02,519 Good evening. I'm Wang Ta. 614 00:42:06,148 --> 00:42:08,942 You are the first-born. 615 00:42:08,984 --> 00:42:11,236 I am Mei Li from Hong Kong. 616 00:42:11,278 --> 00:42:14,697 My father and I are guests of your esteemed parent. 617 00:42:14,740 --> 00:42:17,283 Oh, I see. 618 00:42:17,326 --> 00:42:20,328 You remove your shoes Japanese-fashion? 619 00:42:20,371 --> 00:42:22,789 No, it's just that my father is a very light sleeper. 620 00:42:22,831 --> 00:42:24,457 How long have you been here? 621 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:26,834 Only for two days ago. 622 00:42:26,877 --> 00:42:28,211 Then you haven't seen anything much? 623 00:42:28,254 --> 00:42:31,130 No, only a little of anything much. 624 00:42:31,173 --> 00:42:33,299 Do you like it here? 625 00:42:33,342 --> 00:42:35,093 Oh, yes, I like it. 626 00:42:35,135 --> 00:42:37,720 Especially I like Quaker Oats. 627 00:42:37,763 --> 00:42:39,889 Quaker... [laughs] 628 00:42:39,932 --> 00:42:42,225 You are so tall. 629 00:42:42,268 --> 00:42:45,144 You must have been growing a long time. 630 00:42:45,187 --> 00:42:47,230 Steadily, ever since I was born. 631 00:42:47,273 --> 00:42:48,940 Tell me, Miss Li, 632 00:42:48,983 --> 00:42:51,234 what do you expect to do here in San Francisco? 633 00:42:51,277 --> 00:42:53,361 I came here to get married. 634 00:42:53,404 --> 00:42:56,155 Married? 635 00:42:56,198 --> 00:42:57,740 Oh, I see. 636 00:42:57,783 --> 00:42:59,576 Well, I hope you'll be very happy. 637 00:42:59,618 --> 00:43:02,996 -I hope you will be happy, too. -Thanks. 638 00:43:03,038 --> 00:43:05,498 I must say one thing for my father. He's got good taste. 639 00:43:05,541 --> 00:43:07,292 Oh, yes. 640 00:43:07,334 --> 00:43:09,168 Good night, Miss Li. 641 00:43:09,211 --> 00:43:11,212 I hope you're going to like it here. 642 00:43:11,255 --> 00:43:13,548 Good night, Mr. Wang Ta. 643 00:43:19,805 --> 00:43:21,764 ♪ ♪ 644 00:43:21,807 --> 00:43:27,103 ♪ I am going to like it here ♪ 645 00:43:27,146 --> 00:43:33,401 ♪ There is something about the place ♪ 646 00:43:33,444 --> 00:43:38,323 ♪ An encouraging atmosphere ♪ 647 00:43:38,365 --> 00:43:44,203 ♪ Like a smile on a friendly face ♪ 648 00:43:44,246 --> 00:43:49,417 ♪ There is something about the place ♪ 649 00:43:49,460 --> 00:43:55,173 ♪ So caressing and warm it is ♪ 650 00:43:55,215 --> 00:44:00,428 ♪ Like a smile on a friendly face ♪ 651 00:44:00,471 --> 00:44:06,225 ♪ Like a port in a storm it is ♪ 652 00:44:06,268 --> 00:44:11,898 ♪ So caressing and warm it is ♪ 653 00:44:11,940 --> 00:44:17,362 ♪ All the people are so sincere ♪ 654 00:44:17,404 --> 00:44:22,909 ♪ Like a port in a storm it is ♪ 655 00:44:22,951 --> 00:44:28,247 ♪ I am going to like it here ♪ 656 00:44:28,290 --> 00:44:33,878 ♪ All the people are so sincere ♪ 657 00:44:33,921 --> 00:44:39,717 ♪ There's especially one I like ♪ 658 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:45,264 ♪ I am going to like it here ♪ 659 00:44:45,307 --> 00:44:50,853 ♪ It's the father's first son I like ♪ 660 00:44:50,896 --> 00:44:56,109 ♪ There's especially one I like ♪ 661 00:44:56,151 --> 00:45:01,155 ♪ There is something about his face ♪ 662 00:45:01,198 --> 00:45:06,953 ♪ It's the father's first son I like ♪ 663 00:45:06,995 --> 00:45:13,668 ♪ He's the reason I love the place ♪ 664 00:45:13,711 --> 00:45:19,465 ♪ There is something about his face ♪ 665 00:45:19,508 --> 00:45:26,055 ♪ I would follow him anywhere ♪ 666 00:45:26,098 --> 00:45:31,477 ♪ If he goes to another place ♪ 667 00:45:31,520 --> 00:45:39,444 ♪ I am going to like it there. ♪ 668 00:45:42,614 --> 00:45:44,741 Son of a turtle! 669 00:45:44,783 --> 00:45:46,451 He calls himself an editor?! 670 00:45:46,493 --> 00:45:48,453 Why did he not print my letter? 671 00:45:48,495 --> 00:45:50,413 -[knock on door] -Who is it? 672 00:45:50,456 --> 00:45:52,498 It is Mei Li, Master Wang. 673 00:45:52,541 --> 00:45:54,667 I bring your breakfast. 674 00:45:54,710 --> 00:45:56,419 Come in, Mei Li. 675 00:46:01,884 --> 00:46:04,010 Good morning, Master Wang. 676 00:46:04,052 --> 00:46:06,679 I have cleaned your water pipe. 677 00:46:06,722 --> 00:46:09,140 You are a good, thoughtful girl, Mei Li. 678 00:46:09,183 --> 00:46:11,517 Personally, I never fully approved of 679 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:13,394 the old custom of drowning daughters. 680 00:46:13,437 --> 00:46:15,563 Thank you, Master Wang. 681 00:46:15,606 --> 00:46:18,232 Today you will meet my first-born, Wang Ta. 682 00:46:18,275 --> 00:46:20,026 But I have already met him. 683 00:46:20,068 --> 00:46:21,819 You have? Where? 684 00:46:21,862 --> 00:46:23,446 Last night, in the garden. 685 00:46:23,489 --> 00:46:26,324 He is a very good son. 686 00:46:26,366 --> 00:46:29,577 He had his shoes off so as not to awaken you. 687 00:46:29,620 --> 00:46:34,123 He had his shoes off so I would not know what time he came in. 688 00:46:34,166 --> 00:46:36,584 And how did you respond to each other? 689 00:46:36,627 --> 00:46:38,461 I responded good. 690 00:46:38,504 --> 00:46:41,005 I have not spoken to him about you yet. 691 00:46:41,048 --> 00:46:44,258 I'm giving him one week on the American plan. 692 00:46:46,345 --> 00:46:48,596 My sister's husband, are you not dressed yet? 693 00:46:48,639 --> 00:46:51,641 Your knock is getting very weak, my wife's sister. 694 00:46:51,683 --> 00:46:53,976 It is too late to knock. We are going to the bank. 695 00:46:54,019 --> 00:46:55,853 No, no, no bank! 696 00:46:55,896 --> 00:46:58,981 Last time you were very lucky. You only lost $100. 697 00:46:59,024 --> 00:47:00,775 Next time, who knows? 698 00:47:00,818 --> 00:47:02,735 Mei Li, help me with this chest. 699 00:47:02,778 --> 00:47:05,696 Has a man no privacy even in his own bedroom?! 700 00:47:05,739 --> 00:47:08,366 At your age, privacy in your bedroom 701 00:47:08,408 --> 00:47:10,201 is the last thing you should complain about. 702 00:47:10,244 --> 00:47:15,581 It is indeed a sad widower who inherits his wife's sister. 703 00:47:15,624 --> 00:47:17,250 [groans] 704 00:47:19,253 --> 00:47:22,088 My sister's husband wishes to open an account in your bank. 705 00:47:22,130 --> 00:47:23,673 That can be arranged. 706 00:47:23,715 --> 00:47:25,591 Have you any references? 707 00:47:25,634 --> 00:47:27,510 References? 708 00:47:29,054 --> 00:47:30,680 Here are my references. 709 00:47:30,722 --> 00:47:32,473 Where are yours? 710 00:47:32,516 --> 00:47:35,351 Why, we are members of the Federal Reserve Bank, 711 00:47:35,394 --> 00:47:38,563 and we have assets of over $3 billion. 712 00:47:38,605 --> 00:47:41,566 And what happens to those assets if you should fail? 713 00:47:41,608 --> 00:47:44,861 Fail? Did you say fail? 714 00:47:44,903 --> 00:47:46,779 Must you insult the bank? 715 00:47:46,822 --> 00:47:48,865 They have not even accepted you as yet. 716 00:47:48,907 --> 00:47:51,200 Where do you keep your money? 717 00:47:51,243 --> 00:47:53,744 Come with me, please. 718 00:47:53,787 --> 00:47:58,416 See that safe? That door weighs 50 tons. 719 00:47:58,458 --> 00:48:00,626 It looks solid enough. 720 00:48:00,669 --> 00:48:03,045 But I have read of bank robbers. 721 00:48:03,088 --> 00:48:05,464 What if they should hold you up? 722 00:48:05,507 --> 00:48:07,675 Come with me, sir. 723 00:48:13,557 --> 00:48:15,558 Excuse me. 724 00:48:15,601 --> 00:48:17,518 You see that button? 725 00:48:17,561 --> 00:48:19,520 There is one in every teller's cage. 726 00:48:19,563 --> 00:48:22,398 It is the best alarm system ever devised. 727 00:48:22,441 --> 00:48:25,026 The teller presses that and every alarm in the bank, 728 00:48:25,068 --> 00:48:27,486 and in police headquarters, is set off. 729 00:48:27,529 --> 00:48:29,280 Is that so? 730 00:48:29,323 --> 00:48:30,781 -[alarm ringing] -No, no, no, no, no! 731 00:48:30,824 --> 00:48:35,620 False alarm! False alarm! It's a mistake! 732 00:48:35,662 --> 00:48:38,497 Everybody, everybody! Back, back! 733 00:48:38,540 --> 00:48:41,250 The gentleman made a mistake. 734 00:48:41,293 --> 00:48:43,669 -Mister. -My sister's husband! 735 00:48:43,712 --> 00:48:45,671 My congratulations. 736 00:48:45,714 --> 00:48:48,466 This is indeed an excellent system. 737 00:48:50,260 --> 00:48:53,137 You look splendid. Splendid. An excellent fit. 738 00:48:53,180 --> 00:48:55,056 Regular Ivory League. 739 00:48:55,098 --> 00:48:57,141 Three buttons, Pop. You're swingin'. 740 00:48:57,184 --> 00:48:58,684 I am in torture. 741 00:48:58,727 --> 00:49:01,520 It hurts my arms and itches my neck. 742 00:49:01,563 --> 00:49:04,565 Can you not do something about this, Helen Chao? 743 00:49:04,608 --> 00:49:07,610 I'm afraid not, Master Wang. You must get used to the itch. 744 00:49:07,653 --> 00:49:09,612 [coughs] 745 00:49:09,655 --> 00:49:13,407 That is a bad cough. I must get some herbs to cure it. 746 00:49:13,450 --> 00:49:15,910 Pound his back gently. 747 00:49:15,953 --> 00:49:19,038 This is good for your cough, Master Wang. 748 00:49:19,081 --> 00:49:22,625 My cough gave me the authority I need in this household. 749 00:49:22,668 --> 00:49:24,627 But where is my authority now? 750 00:49:24,670 --> 00:49:26,671 I put my money in the bank, 751 00:49:26,713 --> 00:49:29,548 and I'm being measured for a foreign suit that is unbearable. 752 00:49:29,591 --> 00:49:31,759 I know you'll wear this suit with great distinction, sir. 753 00:49:31,802 --> 00:49:34,053 Have you finished the graduation robe, Helen? 754 00:49:34,096 --> 00:49:36,597 Yes, madam. I worked late last night. 755 00:49:36,640 --> 00:49:38,265 You must give me the bill. 756 00:49:38,308 --> 00:49:41,852 Please, Master Wang, would you mind? 757 00:49:41,895 --> 00:49:46,440 I'd like this to be a gift, for Ta's graduation. 758 00:49:46,483 --> 00:49:49,235 That is very good of you. Why don't you give it to him? 759 00:49:49,277 --> 00:49:50,695 He is in his room. 760 00:49:50,737 --> 00:49:52,071 Thank you, sir. 761 00:49:52,114 --> 00:49:54,907 She is very kind to your brother. 762 00:49:54,950 --> 00:49:56,617 She's got a yen for him. 763 00:49:56,660 --> 00:49:58,244 A yen? 764 00:49:58,286 --> 00:50:01,622 That's when someone sends you. And Ta sends her. 765 00:50:01,665 --> 00:50:03,207 Sends her where? 766 00:50:03,250 --> 00:50:06,419 Oh, Pop, that's bop. 767 00:50:06,461 --> 00:50:08,129 Bop! 768 00:50:11,717 --> 00:50:14,218 -[knock on door] -Come in. 769 00:50:16,054 --> 00:50:18,264 -Oh, I'm sorry. -Helen, come in. 770 00:50:18,306 --> 00:50:19,932 -Have you got it? -Yes. 771 00:50:19,975 --> 00:50:22,977 -Wow. -Try it on and see how it fits. 772 00:50:23,020 --> 00:50:25,021 Boy, I've been waiting for this. 773 00:50:25,063 --> 00:50:27,815 I copied it from a Supreme Court judge. 774 00:50:27,858 --> 00:50:29,608 Thanks. 775 00:50:31,611 --> 00:50:33,362 How do I look? 776 00:50:33,405 --> 00:50:36,824 If you had a pigeon on your head, you'd look like a statue. 777 00:50:36,867 --> 00:50:38,409 It's a little loose. 778 00:50:38,452 --> 00:50:40,578 Oh, no. With my coat on, it'll be just right. Here. 779 00:50:40,620 --> 00:50:42,413 Oh, I forgot. 780 00:50:42,456 --> 00:50:44,498 You didn't think I was going to graduate like this, did you? 781 00:50:44,541 --> 00:50:46,125 You could. 782 00:50:46,168 --> 00:50:48,586 Helen, you're coming to my graduation, aren't you? 783 00:50:48,628 --> 00:50:50,629 Do you want me to, Ta? 784 00:50:50,672 --> 00:50:52,256 Well, sure I want you to. 785 00:50:52,299 --> 00:50:53,799 That's very nice of you. 786 00:50:53,842 --> 00:50:55,426 After all, you're like one of the family. 787 00:50:55,469 --> 00:50:57,053 Oh, I see. 788 00:50:57,095 --> 00:50:58,763 And you'll be coming to the party afterwards, too, 789 00:50:58,805 --> 00:50:59,889 won't you? 790 00:50:59,931 --> 00:51:01,891 -Party? -Mm-hmm. 791 00:51:01,933 --> 00:51:03,976 We're celebrating two great events in the family. 792 00:51:04,019 --> 00:51:07,772 I'm graduating from college and Auntie from Citizenship School. 793 00:51:07,814 --> 00:51:10,733 I'll make her a happy coat. 794 00:51:10,776 --> 00:51:12,985 It fits fine. 795 00:51:15,906 --> 00:51:17,323 Know something? 796 00:51:17,365 --> 00:51:19,992 I never realized it was such fun going steady. 797 00:51:20,035 --> 00:51:22,620 Well, I'm afraid we won't be seeing 798 00:51:22,662 --> 00:51:24,747 much of each other anymore, Ta. 799 00:51:24,790 --> 00:51:25,790 Why not? 800 00:51:25,832 --> 00:51:27,792 My brother's ship's coming in. 801 00:51:27,834 --> 00:51:29,835 You know how he feels about me and boys. 802 00:51:29,878 --> 00:51:32,046 I couldn't tell him I've been going steady 803 00:51:32,089 --> 00:51:34,006 unless I told him it was serious. 804 00:51:34,049 --> 00:51:36,842 Well, I have been pretty serious so far, haven't I? 805 00:51:36,885 --> 00:51:38,761 Not serious enough. 806 00:51:38,804 --> 00:51:41,347 You see, my brother wants me to get married. 807 00:51:41,389 --> 00:51:42,765 I can't get married yet. 808 00:51:42,808 --> 00:51:45,017 My father's putting me through college. 809 00:51:45,060 --> 00:51:47,812 Well, two can be put through college as cheaply as one. 810 00:51:47,854 --> 00:51:49,772 I'd have to have my father's consent. 811 00:51:49,815 --> 00:51:52,274 Aren't I good enough? Don't you think he'll give it? 812 00:51:52,317 --> 00:51:53,943 Sure. It's not that. It's just that... 813 00:51:53,985 --> 00:51:55,694 I've got an idea, Ta. 814 00:51:55,737 --> 00:51:57,696 Why don't I bring my brother to your graduation party? 815 00:51:57,739 --> 00:52:00,282 Then we can settle everything. 816 00:52:00,325 --> 00:52:02,952 What's the matter? You don't look very happy. 817 00:52:02,994 --> 00:52:06,539 It's not that. It's just that it all happened so suddenly. 818 00:52:06,581 --> 00:52:09,792 Well, can I help it if you're such a fast worker? 819 00:52:17,551 --> 00:52:19,051 What do you think of it? 820 00:52:19,094 --> 00:52:20,761 It is beautiful. 821 00:52:20,804 --> 00:52:23,806 Mei Li has never had anything like it before. 822 00:52:23,849 --> 00:52:25,683 What will she say? 823 00:52:25,725 --> 00:52:27,101 She will like it. 824 00:52:27,144 --> 00:52:29,270 It cost 92 bucks. 825 00:52:29,312 --> 00:52:30,938 Bucks? 826 00:52:30,981 --> 00:52:33,357 Bucks is the American word for dollars. 827 00:52:33,400 --> 00:52:35,568 Oh. 828 00:52:35,610 --> 00:52:37,653 What are these things for? 829 00:52:37,696 --> 00:52:39,780 All of the women over here have them. 830 00:52:39,823 --> 00:52:43,742 At home, our daughters are taught to strap themselves in. 831 00:52:43,785 --> 00:52:45,953 Here they let themselves out. 832 00:52:45,996 --> 00:52:47,746 Out? 833 00:52:47,789 --> 00:52:51,709 Oh, maybe they serve to keep people away from them in crowds. 834 00:52:51,751 --> 00:52:55,421 Whatever they're for, they all wear them in the United States. 835 00:52:55,463 --> 00:52:58,716 Here it is a symbol, like the American eagle. 836 00:52:58,758 --> 00:53:00,217 Oh. 837 00:53:00,260 --> 00:53:02,261 [knock on door] 838 00:53:04,014 --> 00:53:05,764 Come in. 839 00:53:10,729 --> 00:53:13,856 -Did you send for me, my father? -Yes. 840 00:53:13,899 --> 00:53:16,859 Daughter, you may not wear that dress for the party tonight. 841 00:53:16,902 --> 00:53:20,946 But, Father, this is the best dress I have. I tried it... 842 00:53:20,989 --> 00:53:23,949 Look. This is for you. 843 00:53:23,992 --> 00:53:25,701 No... 844 00:53:28,038 --> 00:53:30,956 Oh, it is beautiful. 845 00:53:30,999 --> 00:53:33,918 And very outspoken. 846 00:53:33,960 --> 00:53:35,961 How can I thank you? 847 00:53:36,004 --> 00:53:37,463 Put it on. See if it fits. 848 00:53:37,505 --> 00:53:39,215 Yes. 849 00:54:01,279 --> 00:54:03,989 Wow! 850 00:54:04,032 --> 00:54:07,159 Wang Ta, why do you stare at me? 851 00:54:07,202 --> 00:54:09,161 I didn't know you. 852 00:54:09,204 --> 00:54:11,330 Do I look like a tomato? 853 00:54:11,373 --> 00:54:12,915 What? 854 00:54:12,958 --> 00:54:15,751 Wang San said you like American tomatoes. 855 00:54:15,794 --> 00:54:18,379 [chuckles] Don't let him teach you any English. 856 00:54:18,421 --> 00:54:22,508 Oh, I like Wang San. He's a cold cat. 857 00:54:22,550 --> 00:54:24,802 I mean a cool cat. 858 00:54:24,844 --> 00:54:25,970 [chuckles] 859 00:54:26,012 --> 00:54:28,847 Oh, Wang San told me American joke. 860 00:54:28,890 --> 00:54:30,266 Would you like to hear it? 861 00:54:30,308 --> 00:54:33,435 Yes, please. 862 00:54:33,478 --> 00:54:35,688 The first... 863 00:54:37,315 --> 00:54:40,276 The first space ship landed on the moon 864 00:54:40,318 --> 00:54:42,903 and found people there. 865 00:54:42,946 --> 00:54:47,241 And people in the moon are so small, like a bean, 866 00:54:47,284 --> 00:54:49,952 they fit on your hand. 867 00:54:49,995 --> 00:54:55,457 And spaceman fell in love with a girl and asked her to marry. 868 00:54:55,500 --> 00:54:59,128 "I love you. I want to marry you. 869 00:54:59,170 --> 00:55:02,589 "I want to take you back to the Earth. 870 00:55:02,632 --> 00:55:05,050 "Ask your father. 871 00:55:05,093 --> 00:55:08,679 "Sir, I would... "Shh. 872 00:55:08,722 --> 00:55:11,932 "I would like to marry with your daughter. 873 00:55:11,975 --> 00:55:14,852 "May I? Oh, thank you. 874 00:55:14,894 --> 00:55:16,895 That's wonderful." 875 00:55:16,938 --> 00:55:18,731 [laughs] 876 00:55:18,773 --> 00:55:19,815 I like. 877 00:55:19,858 --> 00:55:21,775 Very good. 878 00:55:25,739 --> 00:55:27,781 [people chatting] 879 00:55:30,952 --> 00:55:34,538 ♪ ♪ 880 00:55:34,581 --> 00:55:35,914 [applause] 881 00:55:39,169 --> 00:55:41,337 Before I make my final award, 882 00:55:41,379 --> 00:55:44,423 I wish to thank Master Wang Chi-Yang 883 00:55:44,466 --> 00:55:48,302 for so graciously permitting us to use his beautiful garden 884 00:55:48,345 --> 00:55:51,764 for our commencement exercises. 885 00:55:53,892 --> 00:55:56,268 And now I proudly announce 886 00:55:56,311 --> 00:55:59,063 the winner of the medal of excellence 887 00:55:59,105 --> 00:56:02,024 of the Marino School for Citizenship, 888 00:56:02,067 --> 00:56:03,984 Madam Liang. 889 00:56:04,027 --> 00:56:05,778 Oh, my! 890 00:56:05,820 --> 00:56:06,862 [applause] 891 00:56:06,905 --> 00:56:08,947 Oh, thank you, Professor. 892 00:56:08,990 --> 00:56:12,117 Don't thank me. You were the best in the class. 893 00:56:12,160 --> 00:56:13,952 As Lincoln said, 894 00:56:13,995 --> 00:56:16,747 "You can only fool half of the people at a time." 895 00:56:16,790 --> 00:56:18,207 Right. 896 00:56:18,249 --> 00:56:20,376 Wonderful speech you made today, Ta. 897 00:56:20,418 --> 00:56:22,044 Thank you, Helen. 898 00:56:22,087 --> 00:56:23,837 My son, today is the first time 899 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:26,131 since you lost your baby teeth that I have been proud of you. 900 00:56:26,174 --> 00:56:28,050 Thank you, my father. 901 00:56:28,093 --> 00:56:29,843 It's been a long time between compliments. 902 00:56:29,886 --> 00:56:31,553 Aren't you also proud 903 00:56:31,596 --> 00:56:36,016 of this fine American citizen in your family, Master Wang? 904 00:56:36,059 --> 00:56:39,311 To become an American citizen, it took her five years. 905 00:56:39,354 --> 00:56:41,438 She was Chinese in nine months. 906 00:56:41,481 --> 00:56:43,232 [laughter] 907 00:56:43,274 --> 00:56:46,110 I am happy to be both Chinese and American. 908 00:56:46,152 --> 00:56:49,238 You are like the Chinese dish the Americans invented. 909 00:56:49,280 --> 00:56:50,447 What do they call it? 910 00:56:50,490 --> 00:56:52,574 -Chop suey. -That is it. 911 00:56:52,617 --> 00:56:54,451 Everything is in it, all mixed up. 912 00:56:54,494 --> 00:56:56,870 I like that. 913 00:56:56,913 --> 00:56:58,163 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 914 00:56:59,082 --> 00:57:01,625 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 915 00:57:01,668 --> 00:57:06,171 ♪ Living here is very much like chop suey ♪ 916 00:57:06,214 --> 00:57:08,799 ♪ Hula-Hoops and nuclear war ♪ 917 00:57:08,842 --> 00:57:11,051 ♪ Doctor Salk and Zsa Zsa Gabor ♪ 918 00:57:11,094 --> 00:57:15,139 ♪ Bobby Darin, Sandra Dee and Dewey ♪ 919 00:57:15,181 --> 00:57:16,849 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 920 00:57:17,767 --> 00:57:20,144 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 921 00:57:20,186 --> 00:57:22,563 ♪ Stars are drifting overhead ♪ 922 00:57:22,605 --> 00:57:27,109 ♪ Birds and worms have gone to bed ♪ 923 00:57:27,152 --> 00:57:29,611 ♪ Men work late in laboratories ♪ 924 00:57:29,654 --> 00:57:34,116 ♪ Others read detective stories ♪ 925 00:57:34,159 --> 00:57:36,535 ♪ Some are roaming round the country ♪ 926 00:57:36,578 --> 00:57:40,789 ♪ Others sit beneath just one tree ♪ 927 00:57:40,832 --> 00:57:43,417 ♪ Tonight on TV's late, late show ♪ 928 00:57:43,460 --> 00:57:48,172 ♪ You can look at Clara Bow ♪ 929 00:57:48,214 --> 00:57:50,048 ♪ Who? ♪ 930 00:57:50,091 --> 00:57:51,550 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 931 00:57:52,510 --> 00:57:55,095 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 932 00:57:55,138 --> 00:57:59,433 ♪ Good and bad, intelligent, mad and screwy ♪ 933 00:57:59,476 --> 00:58:02,060 ♪ Violins and trumpets and drums ♪ 934 00:58:02,103 --> 00:58:04,271 ♪ Take it all the way that it comes ♪ 935 00:58:04,314 --> 00:58:08,484 ♪ Sad and funny, sour and honeydewy ♪ 936 00:58:08,526 --> 00:58:10,152 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 937 00:58:11,070 --> 00:58:13,322 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 938 00:58:13,364 --> 00:58:15,657 ♪ Ball point pens and filter tips ♪ 939 00:58:15,700 --> 00:58:19,786 ♪ Lipsticks and potato chips ♪ 940 00:58:19,829 --> 00:58:22,748 ♪ In the dampest kind of heat wave ♪ 941 00:58:22,790 --> 00:58:27,252 ♪ You can give your hair a neat wave ♪ 942 00:58:27,295 --> 00:58:29,713 ♪ Hear that lovely La Paloma ♪ 943 00:58:29,756 --> 00:58:34,176 ♪ Lullaby by Perry Como ♪ 944 00:58:34,219 --> 00:58:36,595 ♪ Dreaming in my Maidenform bra ♪ 945 00:58:36,638 --> 00:58:39,306 ♪ Dreamed I danced the cha-cha-cha ♪ 946 00:58:40,767 --> 00:58:41,767 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 947 00:58:41,809 --> 00:58:43,268 ♪ Cha cha cha cha ♪ 948 00:58:43,311 --> 00:58:45,521 -♪ Chop suey ♪ -♪ Cha cha cha cha ♪ 949 00:58:45,563 --> 00:58:50,150 ♪ Mixed with all the hokum and ballyhooey ♪ 950 00:58:50,193 --> 00:58:52,694 ♪ Something real and glowing and grand ♪ 951 00:58:52,737 --> 00:58:55,030 ♪ Sheds a light all over the land ♪ 952 00:58:55,073 --> 00:58:59,201 ♪ Boston, Austin, Wichita and Saint Louis ♪ 953 00:58:59,244 --> 00:59:00,327 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 954 00:59:01,287 --> 00:59:03,121 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 955 00:59:04,123 --> 00:59:05,207 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 956 00:59:06,334 --> 00:59:07,751 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 957 00:59:08,711 --> 00:59:10,003 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 958 00:59:10,922 --> 00:59:12,214 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 959 00:59:13,341 --> 00:59:15,634 ♪ Chop suey ♪ 960 00:59:15,677 --> 00:59:19,346 ♪ Meet your partner with a bow ♪ 961 00:59:19,389 --> 00:59:22,266 ♪ Two by two, kowtow ♪ 962 00:59:22,308 --> 00:59:24,351 ♪ ♪ 963 00:59:32,318 --> 00:59:34,987 ♪ Allemande with an elbow swing ♪ 964 00:59:35,029 --> 00:59:36,947 ♪ ♪ 965 00:59:40,577 --> 00:59:43,662 ♪ Promenade round the ring ♪ 966 00:59:43,705 --> 00:59:45,956 ♪ ♪ 967 00:59:58,136 --> 01:00:01,179 ♪ Right and left grand, chop-chop ♪ 968 01:00:01,222 --> 01:00:03,390 ♪ ♪ 969 01:00:10,356 --> 01:00:15,277 [calling in Chinese] 970 01:00:15,320 --> 01:00:17,362 ♪ With a do-si-do ♪ 971 01:00:17,405 --> 01:00:18,947 ♪ Promenade ♪ 972 01:00:18,990 --> 01:00:21,783 [calling in Chinese] 973 01:00:21,826 --> 01:00:23,493 ♪ Go, go, go ♪ 974 01:00:23,536 --> 01:00:25,370 ♪ Waltz the hall ♪ 975 01:00:25,413 --> 01:00:27,372 ♪ ♪ 976 01:00:38,801 --> 01:00:41,053 ♪ Everybody have a ball ♪ 977 01:00:41,095 --> 01:00:43,221 ♪ ♪ 978 01:02:06,055 --> 01:02:08,432 ♪ Chop suey. ♪ 979 01:02:13,438 --> 01:02:15,355 [applause] 980 01:02:18,568 --> 01:02:20,485 You know, it's amazing. 981 01:02:20,528 --> 01:02:23,447 For a broken-down comic, you almost look like a sea captain. 982 01:02:23,489 --> 01:02:24,865 Thanks. 983 01:02:24,907 --> 01:02:26,324 If Sammy hears about this, 984 01:02:26,367 --> 01:02:28,493 I'll be captain of the good ship Up the Creek. 985 01:02:31,664 --> 01:02:33,623 Well, come on. 986 01:02:35,877 --> 01:02:39,379 Well, Mei Li, how are you and the boy barrister getting along? 987 01:02:39,422 --> 01:02:40,630 -Wang Ta? -Yeah. 988 01:02:40,673 --> 01:02:43,008 -Oh, I like him very much. -Good. 989 01:02:43,050 --> 01:02:44,384 But he is a puzzle. 990 01:02:44,427 --> 01:02:47,345 Sometimes I am not sure he likes me very much, 991 01:02:47,388 --> 01:02:50,932 and sometimes I think maybe he likes me a little much. 992 01:02:50,975 --> 01:02:54,561 How could he help himself, baby? You're a bunch of stuff. 993 01:03:00,401 --> 01:03:02,402 Excuse me. 994 01:03:09,452 --> 01:03:12,287 -Linda? -Hello, Ta. 995 01:03:12,330 --> 01:03:14,414 This is my brother, Commodore Low. 996 01:03:14,457 --> 01:03:16,500 Glad to meet you, Commodore. 997 01:03:16,542 --> 01:03:19,669 I told Brother about us and he would like to meet your father. 998 01:03:19,712 --> 01:03:21,797 My... Ooh. 999 01:03:21,839 --> 01:03:23,632 Aye-aye. We ought to have a little talk 1000 01:03:23,674 --> 01:03:25,133 and get you two launched. 1001 01:03:25,176 --> 01:03:26,593 You know how we sailors are. 1002 01:03:26,636 --> 01:03:28,428 We like to have everything tied down in shipshape. 1003 01:03:28,471 --> 01:03:31,056 Sure, sure. 1004 01:03:31,098 --> 01:03:33,141 Would you come with me, please? 1005 01:03:34,852 --> 01:03:36,561 Excuse me, my father. 1006 01:03:36,604 --> 01:03:38,688 I present my father. 1007 01:03:38,731 --> 01:03:41,733 Madam Liang, Dr. Li and his daughter. 1008 01:03:41,776 --> 01:03:44,653 This is Miss Linda Low and her brother, Commodore Low. 1009 01:03:44,695 --> 01:03:47,197 I'm happy to meet all the esteemed 1010 01:03:47,240 --> 01:03:49,449 and honored Wang Chi-Yang family. 1011 01:03:49,492 --> 01:03:50,659 Glad to be aboard. 1012 01:03:50,701 --> 01:03:53,453 Sweet incense. You smell good. 1013 01:03:53,496 --> 01:03:56,540 You wear incense to keep evil spirits away? 1014 01:03:56,582 --> 01:03:59,543 Oh, no, to attract them. 1015 01:04:02,004 --> 01:04:04,422 You live with your family, Miss Low? 1016 01:04:04,465 --> 01:04:08,343 Well, no. I have a little apartment on Grant Avenue. 1017 01:04:08,386 --> 01:04:09,886 Near my music teacher. 1018 01:04:09,929 --> 01:04:11,638 -You are a student? -Well, I... 1019 01:04:11,681 --> 01:04:13,098 Hey, you drive that crazy car. 1020 01:04:13,140 --> 01:04:14,432 I saw you drive up the other night. 1021 01:04:14,475 --> 01:04:16,142 -That's me. -You sing rock 'n' roll? 1022 01:04:16,185 --> 01:04:17,727 I dig that the most. 1023 01:04:17,770 --> 01:04:19,479 Do you know "You Be the Rock, I'll Be the Roll?" 1024 01:04:19,522 --> 01:04:21,314 Sure. 1025 01:04:21,357 --> 01:04:23,525 -♪ You be the rock ♪ -♪ I'll be the roll ♪ 1026 01:04:23,568 --> 01:04:25,652 -♪ You be the soup ♪ -♪ I'll be the bowl ♪ 1027 01:04:25,695 --> 01:04:27,946 -♪ You be the furnace ♪ -♪ I'll be the coal ♪ 1028 01:04:27,989 --> 01:04:29,197 ♪ Rock, rock, rock ♪ 1029 01:04:29,240 --> 01:04:32,158 ♪ Roll, roll, roll. ♪ 1030 01:04:32,201 --> 01:04:34,661 Wang San! 1031 01:04:34,704 --> 01:04:36,538 -Strictly. -[coughs] 1032 01:04:36,581 --> 01:04:39,124 Master Wang? 1033 01:04:39,166 --> 01:04:41,001 Venerable Master Wang. 1034 01:04:41,043 --> 01:04:43,128 I wish to say I've been considering 1035 01:04:43,170 --> 01:04:46,214 your son's proposal to my honorable sister. 1036 01:04:46,257 --> 01:04:47,757 Proposal? 1037 01:04:47,800 --> 01:04:52,053 [coughs] 1038 01:04:52,096 --> 01:04:54,556 As her guardian and her loving brother, 1039 01:04:54,599 --> 01:04:56,641 I hereby give my consent. 1040 01:04:56,684 --> 01:04:59,352 -[coughs] -Father! 1041 01:04:59,395 --> 01:05:02,480 [coughs] Please. I would like to speak to my son. 1042 01:05:02,523 --> 01:05:06,192 Alone. [coughs] 1043 01:05:06,235 --> 01:05:09,696 Have something to eat, drink. I'll be right back. 1044 01:05:19,582 --> 01:05:22,584 I am going to my room, my father. 1045 01:05:22,627 --> 01:05:24,961 I think I want to go to bed. 1046 01:05:25,004 --> 01:05:26,713 I understand. 1047 01:05:28,799 --> 01:05:32,761 Mei Li, I've known Ta for a long time. 1048 01:05:32,803 --> 01:05:34,638 And I know Linda Low. 1049 01:05:34,680 --> 01:05:37,349 I do not believe he's in love with her. 1050 01:05:41,771 --> 01:05:45,106 The old man sure left you with egg foo yung on your face. 1051 01:05:45,149 --> 01:05:46,608 Give the old boy time. 1052 01:05:46,651 --> 01:05:48,568 He's got to get used to the idea. 1053 01:05:48,611 --> 01:05:50,403 Well, well, well. Hello there. 1054 01:05:50,446 --> 01:05:53,239 Hi, Commodore. Glad to have you aboard. 1055 01:05:53,282 --> 01:05:55,700 Who's taking tickets down at the theater? 1056 01:05:55,743 --> 01:05:57,285 Well, I... She... 1057 01:05:57,328 --> 01:05:58,870 What did you say the name of your ship was? 1058 01:05:58,913 --> 01:06:00,538 The SS... The SS... 1059 01:06:00,581 --> 01:06:03,249 Well, you got the initials right, anyway. 1060 01:06:07,254 --> 01:06:09,714 Now I know where you've been sneaking off to every night. 1061 01:06:09,757 --> 01:06:12,592 What is it with you? You don't love that jerk. 1062 01:06:12,635 --> 01:06:14,678 He's a very sweet boy. 1063 01:06:14,720 --> 01:06:17,931 Besides, you and I have been keeping company for five years, 1064 01:06:17,974 --> 01:06:19,766 and I'm just where I started. 1065 01:06:19,809 --> 01:06:22,852 I want a little social security. 1066 01:06:25,022 --> 01:06:26,648 What do you know of marriage? 1067 01:06:26,691 --> 01:06:27,273 What do you know of women? 1068 01:06:27,316 --> 01:06:29,651 Sir, what did you know of marriage and women 1069 01:06:29,694 --> 01:06:31,403 when you married my mother? 1070 01:06:31,445 --> 01:06:33,697 Nothing. That is why I obeyed my father 1071 01:06:33,739 --> 01:06:35,573 and married the woman he chose for me. 1072 01:06:35,616 --> 01:06:37,325 This is not China. This is a different world. 1073 01:06:37,368 --> 01:06:39,327 And here a man has a right to choose his own wife. 1074 01:06:39,370 --> 01:06:40,704 And here he also has the right 1075 01:06:40,746 --> 01:06:42,664 to get divorced every year and pick a new one. 1076 01:06:42,707 --> 01:06:44,374 After all, I am over 21. 1077 01:06:44,417 --> 01:06:47,002 Do you think you were born over 21?! 1078 01:06:47,044 --> 01:06:50,088 Almost everything you are up to now has come from me! 1079 01:06:52,174 --> 01:06:54,843 Ta, do you really want to marry that girl? 1080 01:06:56,929 --> 01:06:59,848 -Sure I do. -Aha! I knew it! 1081 01:06:59,890 --> 01:07:01,683 You do not even know your own mind! 1082 01:07:01,726 --> 01:07:02,976 That's not the point! 1083 01:07:03,019 --> 01:07:04,894 Here, a man is supposed to think for himself! 1084 01:07:04,937 --> 01:07:07,272 When that day come when you can think for yourself, 1085 01:07:07,314 --> 01:07:09,399 I will let you know! 1086 01:07:20,953 --> 01:07:24,080 My trusted servants, friends and merchants. 1087 01:07:24,123 --> 01:07:26,624 In observance of our ancient tradition, 1088 01:07:26,667 --> 01:07:29,878 we must all start the new year with a clean body 1089 01:07:29,920 --> 01:07:33,089 and a clean conscience and all our debts paid. 1090 01:07:33,132 --> 01:07:35,175 Thank you, honored sir. 1091 01:07:35,217 --> 01:07:36,760 I wish all our customers observed 1092 01:07:36,802 --> 01:07:39,220 the ancient laws the way you do. 1093 01:07:46,562 --> 01:07:47,812 My son! 1094 01:07:47,855 --> 01:07:50,023 How did you hurt yourself? 1095 01:07:50,066 --> 01:07:52,734 Paul Revere's horse kicked me. 1096 01:07:52,777 --> 01:07:55,445 Paul who? 1097 01:07:55,488 --> 01:07:57,280 San should see a doctor. 1098 01:07:57,323 --> 01:07:59,032 No, he's all right. 1099 01:07:59,075 --> 01:08:00,867 He's in the New Year's Day parade. 1100 01:08:00,910 --> 01:08:05,038 The spirit of 1776, when we won the Boston Tea Party. 1101 01:08:05,081 --> 01:08:07,624 What happened to your Western suit? 1102 01:08:07,666 --> 01:08:10,460 I burned a hole in it while smoking my water pipe. 1103 01:08:10,503 --> 01:08:12,087 Accidentally. 1104 01:08:12,129 --> 01:08:14,798 -Accidentally? -Throw it away. 1105 01:08:14,840 --> 01:08:17,884 You cannot throw away an expensive suit like this. 1106 01:08:17,927 --> 01:08:20,804 I will send it to Helen Chao. She will mend it for you. 1107 01:08:20,846 --> 01:08:25,850 Good morning, Madam Liang. Master Wang. 1108 01:08:25,893 --> 01:08:30,438 I regret that we can no longer accept your kind hospitality. 1109 01:08:36,529 --> 01:08:38,863 Please, do not leave yet. 1110 01:08:38,906 --> 01:08:40,949 I would like to speak to Mei Li. 1111 01:08:49,792 --> 01:08:51,209 [knock on door] 1112 01:08:51,252 --> 01:08:53,378 Come in. 1113 01:08:59,343 --> 01:09:02,637 Mei Li, I understand what you feel. 1114 01:09:02,680 --> 01:09:05,265 My son has behaved badly. 1115 01:09:05,307 --> 01:09:07,892 But it is not altogether his fault. 1116 01:09:07,935 --> 01:09:10,979 Ta does not accept my authority. 1117 01:09:11,021 --> 01:09:15,316 In his rebellion, he does many foolish things to defy me. 1118 01:09:15,359 --> 01:09:18,945 But I do not believe he really loves that girl. 1119 01:09:18,988 --> 01:09:21,406 I do not understand. 1120 01:09:21,448 --> 01:09:24,200 It is difficult for me, too, in America. 1121 01:09:24,243 --> 01:09:28,705 Mei Li, I do not want to lose you for my son... 1122 01:09:28,747 --> 01:09:30,790 or for myself. 1123 01:09:30,833 --> 01:09:34,252 Please, please, trust me. Do not go. 1124 01:09:34,295 --> 01:09:36,921 Ta will realize that he loves you. 1125 01:09:36,964 --> 01:09:40,300 He has not yet opened his eyes. 1126 01:09:40,342 --> 01:09:43,094 Just give him a little more time. 1127 01:09:45,931 --> 01:09:49,184 I will do as you ask, Master Wang. 1128 01:09:56,817 --> 01:09:58,818 ♪ ♪ 1129 01:10:31,852 --> 01:10:34,145 [applause] 1130 01:10:34,188 --> 01:10:36,272 ♪ ♪ 1131 01:10:42,988 --> 01:10:45,323 [crowd cheering] 1132 01:11:10,224 --> 01:11:12,600 [crowd cheering] 1133 01:11:25,072 --> 01:11:27,115 [speaking Chinese] 1134 01:11:27,157 --> 01:11:28,616 In other words, "Happy New Year." 1135 01:11:28,659 --> 01:11:30,118 Happy New Year to you, Sammy. 1136 01:11:30,160 --> 01:11:33,288 Yes, Happy New Year for those that are happy. 1137 01:11:33,330 --> 01:11:35,039 Venerable Master Wang, 1138 01:11:35,082 --> 01:11:36,582 I came here to invite you and your family 1139 01:11:36,625 --> 01:11:39,043 to be my guests tonight at the Celestial Gardens. 1140 01:11:39,086 --> 01:11:41,462 Thank you, but I never go out. 1141 01:11:41,505 --> 01:11:43,756 One of the virtues of growing old is learning 1142 01:11:43,799 --> 01:11:46,592 that if you do not go out, you do not miss anything. 1143 01:11:46,635 --> 01:11:48,011 Master Wang, 1144 01:11:48,053 --> 01:11:49,887 if you want to break up your son's romance, 1145 01:11:49,930 --> 01:11:51,472 you'd better break that rule tonight. 1146 01:11:51,515 --> 01:11:53,308 -What did you say? -I can do it. 1147 01:11:53,350 --> 01:11:55,393 Just make sure you're there, 1148 01:11:55,436 --> 01:11:58,354 and I'll make you a New Year's present you'll never forget. 1149 01:11:58,397 --> 01:12:01,482 So long, folks. See you later. 1150 01:12:01,525 --> 01:12:03,609 Mr. Fong. 1151 01:12:10,367 --> 01:12:11,826 [applause] 1152 01:12:31,180 --> 01:12:34,182 [gong] 1153 01:12:34,224 --> 01:12:36,434 ♪ ♪ 1154 01:12:40,022 --> 01:12:43,024 ♪ Western street with Eastern manners ♪ 1155 01:12:43,067 --> 01:12:45,943 ♪ Tall pagodas and golden banners ♪ 1156 01:12:45,986 --> 01:12:50,740 ♪ Throw their shadows through the lantern glow ♪ 1157 01:12:54,578 --> 01:12:56,788 ♪ You can shop for precious jade ♪ 1158 01:12:56,830 --> 01:12:59,582 ♪ Or teakwood tables or silk brocade ♪ 1159 01:12:59,625 --> 01:13:04,921 ♪ Or see a bold and brassy nightclub show ♪ 1160 01:13:04,963 --> 01:13:09,384 ♪ On the most exciting thoroughfare I know ♪ 1161 01:13:11,261 --> 01:13:16,599 ♪ Grant Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA ♪ 1162 01:13:16,642 --> 01:13:19,185 ♪ Looks down from Chinatown ♪ 1163 01:13:19,228 --> 01:13:21,979 ♪ Over a foggy bay ♪ 1164 01:13:22,022 --> 01:13:24,857 ♪ You travel there in a trolley ♪ 1165 01:13:24,900 --> 01:13:27,235 ♪ In a trolley, up you climb ♪ 1166 01:13:27,277 --> 01:13:29,987 ♪ Dong, dong, you're in Hong Kong ♪ 1167 01:13:30,030 --> 01:13:32,156 ♪ Having yourself a time ♪ 1168 01:13:32,199 --> 01:13:35,284 ♪ You can eat if you are in the mood ♪ 1169 01:13:35,327 --> 01:13:37,995 -♪ Shark fin soup ♪ -♪ Bean cake fish ♪ 1170 01:13:38,038 --> 01:13:40,498 ♪ The girl who serves you all your food ♪ 1171 01:13:40,541 --> 01:13:42,166 ♪ Is another tasty dish ♪ 1172 01:13:42,209 --> 01:13:43,543 ♪ You know that ♪ 1173 01:13:43,585 --> 01:13:46,629 ♪ You can't have a new way of living ♪ 1174 01:13:46,672 --> 01:13:48,798 ♪ Till you're living all the way ♪ 1175 01:13:48,841 --> 01:13:50,716 ♪ On Grant Avenue ♪ 1176 01:13:50,759 --> 01:13:53,219 -♪ Where is that? ♪ -♪ San Francisco ♪ 1177 01:13:53,262 --> 01:13:54,846 ♪ That's where's that ♪ 1178 01:13:54,888 --> 01:13:57,807 ♪ California, USA. ♪ 1179 01:13:57,850 --> 01:13:59,809 ♪ ♪ 1180 01:16:00,180 --> 01:16:02,682 [cheers and applause] 1181 01:16:05,394 --> 01:16:08,771 -Didn't she get back yet? -No, Mr. Fong. 1182 01:16:08,814 --> 01:16:11,315 Say, you're always around here. 1183 01:16:11,358 --> 01:16:13,818 I bet you knew where she was going out every night. 1184 01:16:13,860 --> 01:16:15,236 No, Mr. Fong. 1185 01:16:15,279 --> 01:16:18,281 But I do know the man she's engaged to marry. 1186 01:16:18,323 --> 01:16:20,449 Man? He's a jerk. 1187 01:16:20,492 --> 01:16:23,244 I'll break his rice bowl. 1188 01:16:23,287 --> 01:16:25,997 -[knocking] -Frankie said you were looking for me, Mr. Fong. 1189 01:16:26,039 --> 01:16:28,416 Keep that floor table for a party of five. 1190 01:16:28,458 --> 01:16:30,376 No check. It's on the house. 1191 01:16:30,419 --> 01:16:31,877 Under what name, sir? 1192 01:16:31,920 --> 01:16:34,130 Master Wang Chi-Yang and family. I'll be out there. 1193 01:16:34,172 --> 01:16:35,256 Yes, sir. 1194 01:16:35,299 --> 01:16:38,384 -Oh, I see. -Oh, you see... 1195 01:16:38,427 --> 01:16:41,554 but you didn't hear anything, you understand? 1196 01:16:41,597 --> 01:16:44,724 What were you doing in my dressing room? 1197 01:16:44,766 --> 01:16:46,475 Well, that's a nice greeting for the New Year. 1198 01:16:46,518 --> 01:16:49,270 Baby, I've been thinking it over, 1199 01:16:49,313 --> 01:16:50,646 and I've decided I was a bum sport. 1200 01:16:50,689 --> 01:16:52,565 I want to wish you and Ta lots of luck. 1201 01:16:52,608 --> 01:16:54,108 Okay, what's the pitch? 1202 01:16:54,151 --> 01:16:56,444 For the first time that I'm sincere, 1203 01:16:56,486 --> 01:16:58,070 you think I got an angle. 1204 01:16:58,113 --> 01:17:00,156 Well, I mean it, whether you believe me or not. 1205 01:17:00,198 --> 01:17:02,783 So be happy. Take it or leave it. 1206 01:17:02,826 --> 01:17:05,328 I'm sorry, Sammy. How was I to know? 1207 01:17:05,370 --> 01:17:07,622 You were never sincere before. 1208 01:17:07,664 --> 01:17:10,666 He's a nice kid, even if he's still in college. 1209 01:17:10,709 --> 01:17:13,044 -He's a little young. -He'll age. 1210 01:17:13,086 --> 01:17:16,505 Sammy, would you mind if I quit tonight? 1211 01:17:16,548 --> 01:17:19,342 Sure, kid. I know how you feel. 1212 01:17:19,384 --> 01:17:20,968 But this is New Year's. 1213 01:17:21,011 --> 01:17:23,346 I got them stacked out there like sardines. 1214 01:17:23,388 --> 01:17:24,597 I'll make a deal with you. 1215 01:17:24,640 --> 01:17:26,015 Go on for just the first show, 1216 01:17:26,058 --> 01:17:28,392 and I'll keep up the payments on the car. 1217 01:17:28,435 --> 01:17:31,270 -It's a deal. -That's my girl. 1218 01:17:31,313 --> 01:17:33,272 Let's just be pals. 1219 01:17:33,315 --> 01:17:37,568 I'll be out there waiting for your entrance. 1220 01:17:37,611 --> 01:17:40,029 I wish it was diamonds. 1221 01:17:40,072 --> 01:17:42,365 So do I, pal. 1222 01:17:48,330 --> 01:17:52,124 Has Wang Ta ever seen your act, Miss Low? 1223 01:17:52,167 --> 01:17:54,835 Of course not. He doesn't even know I work here. 1224 01:17:54,878 --> 01:17:56,921 That's the reason I'm quitting tonight. 1225 01:17:56,963 --> 01:17:59,632 Sammy Fong's going to be heartbroken. 1226 01:17:59,675 --> 01:18:01,467 You see this finger? 1227 01:18:01,510 --> 01:18:04,845 For five years it's been naked as a jaybird. 1228 01:18:04,888 --> 01:18:09,433 But now I am going to warm it up with a ring. 1229 01:18:09,476 --> 01:18:13,396 Ah, good evening, Master Wang. Step this way, please. 1230 01:18:13,438 --> 01:18:16,440 We have a wonderful table for you. Excuse me, sir. 1231 01:18:19,736 --> 01:18:23,614 It's a pleasure to have you and your guests here tonight. 1232 01:18:23,657 --> 01:18:25,908 Joe. Joe, please. 1233 01:18:25,951 --> 01:18:28,119 Welcome to the Celestial Gardens. 1234 01:18:28,161 --> 01:18:30,454 I know you're going to enjoy the show. 1235 01:18:30,497 --> 01:18:33,374 Jimmy, bring a magnum of champagne to this table. 1236 01:18:33,417 --> 01:18:35,543 -Yes, sir. -May I join you? 1237 01:18:42,509 --> 01:18:44,301 Happy New Year. 1238 01:18:44,344 --> 01:18:46,804 Oh, thank you, Mei Li. 1239 01:18:46,847 --> 01:18:49,849 Would you like to dance? 1240 01:18:49,891 --> 01:18:51,350 I do not know how, 1241 01:18:51,393 --> 01:18:54,311 but I will walk around with you while you dance. 1242 01:18:54,354 --> 01:18:55,896 Come on, I'll show you. 1243 01:18:55,939 --> 01:18:58,482 ♪ ♪ 1244 01:19:03,196 --> 01:19:05,698 [band stops, applause] 1245 01:19:05,741 --> 01:19:07,366 What happened? 1246 01:19:07,409 --> 01:19:09,702 We're too late. 1247 01:19:13,373 --> 01:19:16,375 I am always too late. 1248 01:19:16,418 --> 01:19:19,462 ♪ ♪ 1249 01:19:19,504 --> 01:19:20,755 [applause] 1250 01:19:20,797 --> 01:19:23,007 Hiya, folks. [speaking Chinese] 1251 01:19:23,049 --> 01:19:26,218 Happy New Year and welcome to the Celestial Gardens. 1252 01:19:26,261 --> 01:19:29,388 You know, a funny thing happened to me on my way here tonight. 1253 01:19:29,431 --> 01:19:30,473 I, uh... 1254 01:19:30,515 --> 01:19:33,184 It's Commodore Low. 1255 01:19:33,226 --> 01:19:34,685 Aye yi yi. 1256 01:19:34,728 --> 01:19:36,771 [laughter] 1257 01:19:36,813 --> 01:19:38,355 I can't think of what it was, 1258 01:19:38,398 --> 01:19:41,192 but it struck me funny at the time. Ha! 1259 01:19:43,612 --> 01:19:45,529 Maestro, please. 1260 01:19:45,572 --> 01:19:47,990 ♪ ♪ 1261 01:19:48,033 --> 01:19:51,368 ♪ I am a vagabond sailor ♪ 1262 01:19:51,411 --> 01:19:54,371 ♪ All my friends call me sport ♪ 1263 01:19:54,414 --> 01:19:57,541 ♪ I am a fellow for action ♪ 1264 01:19:57,584 --> 01:20:01,086 ♪ Any storm in a port ♪ 1265 01:20:01,129 --> 01:20:04,548 Any storm in a port! Get it? 1266 01:20:06,551 --> 01:20:09,428 Back to the laundry. 1267 01:20:09,471 --> 01:20:12,890 ♪ Now that I'm home and I'm resting ♪ 1268 01:20:12,933 --> 01:20:16,519 ♪ Home from over the sea ♪ 1269 01:20:16,561 --> 01:20:20,231 ♪ All of the girls who adored me ♪ 1270 01:20:20,273 --> 01:20:26,946 ♪ Go gliding through my memory ♪ 1271 01:20:26,988 --> 01:20:30,699 ♪ A sweet Colleen from Ireland ♪ 1272 01:20:30,742 --> 01:20:34,537 ♪ Her hair was fiery red ♪ 1273 01:20:34,579 --> 01:20:37,915 ♪ Her eyes gave out a green light ♪ 1274 01:20:37,958 --> 01:20:40,918 ♪ That said I could go ahead ♪ 1275 01:20:40,961 --> 01:20:43,045 Say something in Irish. 1276 01:20:43,088 --> 01:20:45,005 -Ellin go blah! -Ooh! 1277 01:20:45,048 --> 01:20:49,093 ♪ I met a girl in Sweden ♪ 1278 01:20:49,135 --> 01:20:52,930 ♪ Of whom I grew quite fond ♪ 1279 01:20:52,973 --> 01:20:56,642 ♪ A stately Scandinavian type ♪ 1280 01:20:56,685 --> 01:21:00,271 ♪ A buxom, blue-eyed blond ♪ 1281 01:21:00,313 --> 01:21:03,732 ♪ And then in merry England ♪ 1282 01:21:03,775 --> 01:21:07,528 ♪ A girl who worshipped me ♪ 1283 01:21:07,571 --> 01:21:13,742 ♪ Gliding through my memory ♪ 1284 01:21:13,785 --> 01:21:17,997 ♪ That's how I see them ♪ 1285 01:21:18,039 --> 01:21:22,710 ♪ Gliding through my memory ♪ 1286 01:21:24,963 --> 01:21:28,674 ♪ In sunny Barcelona ♪ 1287 01:21:28,717 --> 01:21:32,052 ♪ A dancing chick I picked ♪ 1288 01:21:32,095 --> 01:21:35,598 ♪ Her castanets were clicking ♪ 1289 01:21:35,640 --> 01:21:38,475 ♪ Like nothing ever clicked ♪ 1290 01:21:38,518 --> 01:21:41,353 -Olé! -You can say that again. 1291 01:21:41,396 --> 01:21:46,066 ♪ A very friendly mademoiselle ♪ 1292 01:21:46,109 --> 01:21:49,486 ♪ In ooh-la-la Paris ♪ 1293 01:21:49,529 --> 01:21:53,490 ♪ She was a girl who couldn't say ♪ 1294 01:21:53,533 --> 01:21:56,201 ♪ Anything but ♪ 1295 01:21:56,244 --> 01:21:57,536 Oui. 1296 01:21:57,579 --> 01:21:59,955 ♪ Ring-a-ding-ding ♪ 1297 01:21:59,998 --> 01:22:03,792 ♪ Was fun to cast an anchor ♪ 1298 01:22:03,835 --> 01:22:07,671 ♪ In lovely Casablanca ♪ 1299 01:22:07,714 --> 01:22:11,300 ♪ I loved a Grecian doll and ♪ 1300 01:22:11,343 --> 01:22:14,678 ♪ Another doll in Holland ♪ 1301 01:22:14,721 --> 01:22:21,560 ♪ But of all the girls in every hemisphere ♪ 1302 01:22:21,603 --> 01:22:26,565 ♪ There is no one like the girl I have right here. ♪ 1303 01:22:26,608 --> 01:22:28,734 [applause] 1304 01:22:31,279 --> 01:22:33,280 ♪ ♪ 1305 01:23:02,560 --> 01:23:03,727 [inaudible] 1306 01:23:42,517 --> 01:23:44,643 [coughing] 1307 01:23:52,402 --> 01:23:54,445 I guess you didn't know she was loaded with all that talent, 1308 01:23:54,487 --> 01:23:55,446 did you, kid? 1309 01:24:05,832 --> 01:24:07,082 [laughing] 1310 01:24:09,419 --> 01:24:11,295 [applause] 1311 01:24:18,094 --> 01:24:20,220 ♪ ♪ 1312 01:24:25,727 --> 01:24:27,728 [people talking, yelling] 1313 01:24:35,153 --> 01:24:37,821 Hey, Ta! Happy New Year! 1314 01:24:37,864 --> 01:24:40,699 -Have some tiger bone wine. -Happy New Year. 1315 01:24:40,742 --> 01:24:42,701 Have some tiger bone wine. 1316 01:24:44,537 --> 01:24:46,747 Hey! 1317 01:24:50,794 --> 01:24:52,711 Ta! 1318 01:24:52,754 --> 01:24:53,796 Listen to me. 1319 01:24:53,838 --> 01:24:55,672 Please, Helen, just leave me alone. 1320 01:24:55,715 --> 01:24:57,216 -Where are you going? -I don't know. 1321 01:24:57,258 --> 01:24:58,675 To the Rickshaw Bar, I guess. 1322 01:24:58,718 --> 01:25:00,135 Then I'm going with you. 1323 01:25:00,178 --> 01:25:02,054 We'll drink the New Year in together... 1324 01:25:02,097 --> 01:25:04,681 with tiger bone wine. 1325 01:25:09,687 --> 01:25:10,687 [click] 1326 01:25:10,730 --> 01:25:11,855 All right now. 1327 01:25:11,898 --> 01:25:14,733 ♪ I'm just a vagabond sailor ♪ 1328 01:25:14,776 --> 01:25:16,151 Here we are. 1329 01:25:16,194 --> 01:25:20,405 Just stand here. Don't move. 1330 01:25:20,448 --> 01:25:23,408 ♪ Just stand there, don't move ♪ 1331 01:25:23,451 --> 01:25:25,077 You're gonna be just fine, Ta. 1332 01:25:25,120 --> 01:25:29,289 All you need is a little rest and a little sleep. 1333 01:25:29,332 --> 01:25:32,501 ♪ All you need is some rest ♪ 1334 01:25:32,544 --> 01:25:34,253 Helen will take care of you. 1335 01:25:34,295 --> 01:25:38,966 Oh! Not over there. Come on. Up we go. 1336 01:25:39,008 --> 01:25:42,261 ♪ All of the girls who adore me ♪ 1337 01:25:42,303 --> 01:25:43,303 Sit over here. 1338 01:25:43,346 --> 01:25:45,514 Sit down. Right over here. 1339 01:25:45,557 --> 01:25:48,767 ♪ All of the girls who adore me go gliding ♪ 1340 01:25:48,810 --> 01:25:50,352 Let me have your shoes. 1341 01:25:50,395 --> 01:25:52,855 ♪ Let me have your shoes. ♪ 1342 01:25:52,897 --> 01:25:54,898 You know what year this is? 1343 01:25:54,941 --> 01:25:58,152 The Year of the Ox. 1344 01:25:58,194 --> 01:26:00,529 That dumb ox. 1345 01:26:00,572 --> 01:26:03,532 Yeah. And that's me. 1346 01:26:03,575 --> 01:26:08,412 Her brother gave her the convertible to save carfare. 1347 01:26:08,454 --> 01:26:10,414 She has no brother. 1348 01:26:10,456 --> 01:26:12,958 Sammy Fong gave her everything she's got. 1349 01:26:13,001 --> 01:26:17,129 She's been his girl for five years. 1350 01:26:17,172 --> 01:26:19,798 Sammy Fong's girl? 1351 01:26:19,841 --> 01:26:22,217 That's right. 1352 01:26:22,260 --> 01:26:26,763 The worst of it is it proves my father was right. 1353 01:26:26,806 --> 01:26:29,433 My father was right. 1354 01:26:29,475 --> 01:26:31,768 You'll get over it, Ta. 1355 01:26:31,811 --> 01:26:33,770 Just rest a while. 1356 01:26:33,813 --> 01:26:36,023 Close your eyes. 1357 01:26:39,694 --> 01:26:41,778 You're here with me, Helen. 1358 01:26:41,821 --> 01:26:42,946 Don't leave me. 1359 01:26:43,865 --> 01:26:45,949 Don't leave me. 1360 01:26:46,868 --> 01:26:49,203 Don't leave me. 1361 01:26:51,080 --> 01:26:53,749 ♪ ♪ 1362 01:27:01,007 --> 01:27:06,178 ♪ I have wished before ♪ 1363 01:27:07,931 --> 01:27:13,644 ♪ I will wish no more ♪ 1364 01:27:15,480 --> 01:27:21,568 ♪ Love, look away ♪ 1365 01:27:21,611 --> 01:27:28,283 ♪ Love, look away from me ♪ 1366 01:27:28,326 --> 01:27:34,831 ♪ Fly when you pass my door ♪ 1367 01:27:34,874 --> 01:27:42,089 ♪ Fly and get lost at sea ♪ 1368 01:27:42,131 --> 01:27:48,345 ♪ Call it a day ♪ 1369 01:27:48,388 --> 01:27:55,102 ♪ Love, let us say we're through ♪ 1370 01:27:55,144 --> 01:28:01,733 ♪ No good are you for me ♪ 1371 01:28:01,776 --> 01:28:09,449 ♪ No good am I for you ♪ 1372 01:28:09,492 --> 01:28:13,870 ♪ Wanting you so ♪ 1373 01:28:13,913 --> 01:28:17,958 ♪ I try too much ♪ 1374 01:28:20,336 --> 01:28:25,048 ♪ After you go ♪ 1375 01:28:25,091 --> 01:28:32,931 ♪ I cry too much ♪ 1376 01:28:32,974 --> 01:28:38,270 ♪ Love, look away ♪ 1377 01:28:38,313 --> 01:28:44,818 ♪ Lonely though I may be ♪ 1378 01:28:44,861 --> 01:28:52,701 ♪ Leave me and set me free ♪ 1379 01:28:52,744 --> 01:28:58,749 ♪ Look away, look away ♪ 1380 01:28:58,791 --> 01:29:01,960 ♪ Look away ♪ 1381 01:29:02,003 --> 01:29:09,551 ♪ From me. ♪ 1382 01:29:14,182 --> 01:29:16,266 ♪ ♪ 1383 01:29:37,872 --> 01:29:40,332 ♪ ♪ 1384 01:31:33,154 --> 01:31:35,363 ♪ ♪ 1385 01:33:57,673 --> 01:34:00,050 [thunder] 1386 01:34:29,497 --> 01:34:31,956 [door buzzer] 1387 01:34:38,422 --> 01:34:40,423 Good morning, Miss Helen Chao. 1388 01:34:40,466 --> 01:34:41,841 Good morning, Miss Mei Li. 1389 01:34:41,884 --> 01:34:43,802 Thank you. 1390 01:34:43,844 --> 01:34:47,305 Madam Liang asked me to bring the Old Master's Western coat. 1391 01:34:47,348 --> 01:34:49,432 It is damaged. 1392 01:34:50,643 --> 01:34:52,519 How did he ever do that? 1393 01:34:52,561 --> 01:34:55,897 Oh, the Old Master does everything in a big way. 1394 01:34:55,940 --> 01:34:58,358 Excuse me a minute. 1395 01:35:22,383 --> 01:35:24,467 I'll tell Madam Liang when it's ready 1396 01:35:24,510 --> 01:35:26,594 and you can come and get it. 1397 01:35:28,514 --> 01:35:30,390 Good-bye. 1398 01:35:33,519 --> 01:35:35,854 -Who was that? -A customer. 1399 01:35:35,896 --> 01:35:37,814 I'm preparing breakfast for you. 1400 01:35:37,857 --> 01:35:40,650 Breakfast? 1401 01:35:40,693 --> 01:35:42,694 What time is it? 1402 01:35:42,737 --> 01:35:44,320 It's past noon. 1403 01:35:44,363 --> 01:35:46,197 My father's probably called the police 1404 01:35:46,240 --> 01:35:48,032 and every hospital in town. 1405 01:35:48,075 --> 01:35:49,659 Please, Ta. Stay and eat something. 1406 01:35:49,702 --> 01:35:51,536 Thanks, Helen. Some other time. I've got to get home. 1407 01:35:51,579 --> 01:35:53,580 -When will you come again? -Soon. 1408 01:35:53,622 --> 01:35:57,333 Ta, please. Don't go yet. 1409 01:35:57,376 --> 01:35:58,501 Please. 1410 01:35:58,544 --> 01:36:02,338 Helen, I'd like to stay. 1411 01:36:02,381 --> 01:36:04,257 But you know my father, he'll... 1412 01:36:06,177 --> 01:36:09,137 Really, Helen, I'm sorry. 1413 01:36:09,180 --> 01:36:11,639 Maybe some other time. 1414 01:36:11,682 --> 01:36:14,017 Ta. 1415 01:36:20,357 --> 01:36:22,275 Look. He didn't come home. 1416 01:36:22,318 --> 01:36:25,111 This is the first time he's stayed out all night. 1417 01:36:25,154 --> 01:36:27,405 What could he be doing? 1418 01:36:27,448 --> 01:36:30,533 If this was a quiz program, I could win a trip to Europe. 1419 01:36:30,576 --> 01:36:33,119 I want you to call the police department 1420 01:36:33,162 --> 01:36:34,704 to close down that nightclub. 1421 01:36:34,747 --> 01:36:36,664 It is destroying public morals. 1422 01:36:36,707 --> 01:36:39,542 They cannot. It is a free enterprise. 1423 01:36:39,585 --> 01:36:41,961 It is that dancing girl's fault! 1424 01:36:42,004 --> 01:36:44,589 Throwing her evil spirits in my face! 1425 01:36:44,632 --> 01:36:47,759 That is American folk dance. 1426 01:36:47,802 --> 01:36:50,303 -Uh-oh. -Wait! 1427 01:36:50,346 --> 01:36:52,555 -Why are you not in school? -It's Saturday. 1428 01:36:52,598 --> 01:36:55,850 Always some excuse! 1429 01:36:58,354 --> 01:37:02,607 I was going to mess up your bed, but the folks beat me to it. 1430 01:37:04,235 --> 01:37:06,194 Father? 1431 01:37:06,237 --> 01:37:08,279 Where have you been to this hour? 1432 01:37:08,322 --> 01:37:09,864 Spending the night... 1433 01:37:09,907 --> 01:37:12,534 Stop! Not in front of your aunt! 1434 01:37:12,576 --> 01:37:15,912 I beg your forgiveness, my father. 1435 01:37:15,955 --> 01:37:19,415 You were right. I should've listened. 1436 01:37:19,458 --> 01:37:21,793 I was a fool. 1437 01:37:21,836 --> 01:37:26,631 Knowing you are a fool is the beginning of wisdom. 1438 01:37:26,674 --> 01:37:29,425 Now I have my son back. 1439 01:37:29,468 --> 01:37:32,136 Send Mei Li to me. 1440 01:37:33,639 --> 01:37:35,014 Finding the right woman 1441 01:37:35,057 --> 01:37:38,142 is a responsibility that rests on my shoulders. 1442 01:37:38,185 --> 01:37:41,020 And I'm happy to say that I have found her. 1443 01:37:41,063 --> 01:37:42,647 I have spoken to Dr. Li. 1444 01:37:44,608 --> 01:37:46,401 True, Wang Ta. 1445 01:37:46,443 --> 01:37:48,695 I would be honored to have you for my son-in-law. 1446 01:37:48,737 --> 01:37:51,990 Come, we will drink to the happiness of our children 1447 01:37:52,032 --> 01:37:54,659 with tiger bone wine. 1448 01:38:01,208 --> 01:38:03,918 Ah, my child. I'm glad you are here. 1449 01:38:03,961 --> 01:38:06,880 We must all drink to my grandchildren. 1450 01:38:09,508 --> 01:38:12,802 Leave them alone. Let them settle it themselves. 1451 01:38:15,514 --> 01:38:17,599 What is it, Mei Li? 1452 01:38:18,642 --> 01:38:20,518 Look at me, Mei Li. 1453 01:38:27,610 --> 01:38:30,028 I want to tell you a story. 1454 01:38:32,197 --> 01:38:34,574 Along the Hwang Ho valley 1455 01:38:34,617 --> 01:38:37,577 where young men walk and dream, 1456 01:38:37,620 --> 01:38:40,371 a flower boat with singing girls 1457 01:38:40,414 --> 01:38:43,541 came drifting down the stream. 1458 01:38:43,584 --> 01:38:49,005 ♪ I saw the face of only one ♪ 1459 01:38:49,048 --> 01:38:54,636 ♪ Come drifting down the stream ♪ 1460 01:38:57,765 --> 01:39:03,478 ♪ You are beautiful ♪ 1461 01:39:03,520 --> 01:39:07,732 ♪ Small and shy ♪ 1462 01:39:07,775 --> 01:39:13,363 ♪ You are the girl whose eyes met mine ♪ 1463 01:39:13,405 --> 01:39:19,160 ♪ Just as your boat sailed by ♪ 1464 01:39:19,203 --> 01:39:25,124 ♪ This I know of you ♪ 1465 01:39:25,167 --> 01:39:30,380 ♪ Nothing more ♪ 1466 01:39:30,422 --> 01:39:35,843 ♪ You are the girl whose eyes met mine ♪ 1467 01:39:35,886 --> 01:39:41,182 ♪ Passing the river shore ♪ 1468 01:39:41,225 --> 01:39:47,188 ♪ You are the girl whose laugh I heard ♪ 1469 01:39:47,231 --> 01:39:52,151 ♪ Silver and soft and bright ♪ 1470 01:39:52,194 --> 01:39:58,783 ♪ Soft as the fall of lotus leaves ♪ 1471 01:39:58,826 --> 01:40:04,706 ♪ Brushing the air of night ♪ 1472 01:40:04,748 --> 01:40:10,962 ♪ While your flower boat ♪ 1473 01:40:11,005 --> 01:40:15,842 ♪ Sailed away ♪ 1474 01:40:15,884 --> 01:40:21,931 ♪ Gently your eyes looked back on mine ♪ 1475 01:40:21,974 --> 01:40:28,646 ♪ Clearly you heard me say ♪ 1476 01:40:28,689 --> 01:40:34,944 ♪ You are the girl I will love ♪ 1477 01:40:34,987 --> 01:40:40,074 ♪ Some day. ♪ 1478 01:40:46,165 --> 01:40:51,711 Yesterday I would have been very happy if you loved me. 1479 01:40:51,754 --> 01:40:56,799 But last night I learned it was another girl you wanted. 1480 01:40:56,842 --> 01:40:59,052 No, that was all a mistake. 1481 01:40:59,094 --> 01:41:01,095 My engagement to Linda Low is broken. 1482 01:41:01,138 --> 01:41:04,098 I am not speaking of Miss Low. 1483 01:41:04,141 --> 01:41:07,852 This morning I took... 1484 01:41:07,895 --> 01:41:11,647 I took your father's coat to Helen Chao's to be mended. 1485 01:41:11,690 --> 01:41:15,526 I saw another coat on a chair. 1486 01:41:17,571 --> 01:41:19,989 And this flower... 1487 01:41:20,032 --> 01:41:22,533 You will not understand how I feel 1488 01:41:22,576 --> 01:41:26,370 unless I tell you something. 1489 01:41:26,413 --> 01:41:29,123 It will be hard to say. 1490 01:41:29,166 --> 01:41:34,879 When you came into this garden the first time I saw you, 1491 01:41:34,922 --> 01:41:37,590 I knew I loved you. 1492 01:41:37,633 --> 01:41:39,884 I knew I wanted to be your wife. 1493 01:41:39,927 --> 01:41:41,552 Oh, Mei Li. 1494 01:41:41,595 --> 01:41:46,099 It is necessary for me to tell you this strange thing 1495 01:41:46,141 --> 01:41:50,812 so that you will understand how I feel now. 1496 01:41:50,854 --> 01:41:56,067 It is because I loved you on that first day 1497 01:41:56,110 --> 01:42:00,446 that my heart is so hurt today. 1498 01:42:00,489 --> 01:42:02,657 I do not love you anymore. 1499 01:42:20,759 --> 01:42:24,846 I'm grateful for your hospitality, Master Wang, 1500 01:42:24,888 --> 01:42:28,015 but the time has come for us to leave you. 1501 01:42:28,058 --> 01:42:31,561 Please believe that our reasons are good ones. 1502 01:42:46,827 --> 01:42:48,494 There he goes again. 1503 01:42:48,537 --> 01:42:50,413 -I'm clean. -Me, too. 1504 01:42:50,455 --> 01:42:51,831 Hey, what's the matter? 1505 01:42:51,874 --> 01:42:53,749 Don't you enjoy winning a fortune? 1506 01:42:53,792 --> 01:42:55,835 Oh, Sammy's carrying a torch for Linda. 1507 01:42:55,878 --> 01:42:57,628 You some kind of nut or something? 1508 01:42:57,671 --> 01:42:59,881 Sammy Fong don't carry a torch for any dame. 1509 01:42:59,923 --> 01:43:01,799 -[door buzzer] -I'll get it. 1510 01:43:04,970 --> 01:43:06,762 Hello, Mrs. Fong. 1511 01:43:06,805 --> 01:43:08,890 -Hello. -Hello, Mama. 1512 01:43:08,932 --> 01:43:11,309 Hello, Uncle. Sit down, Mom. Sit down. 1513 01:43:11,351 --> 01:43:12,894 Why didn't you let me know you were coming? 1514 01:43:12,936 --> 01:43:15,605 We just finished dinner. Having our tea. 1515 01:43:15,647 --> 01:43:17,440 Sammy cooked us a wonderful goose. 1516 01:43:17,482 --> 01:43:19,692 My son is a very fine host. 1517 01:43:19,735 --> 01:43:20,818 Sit down, gentlemen. 1518 01:43:20,861 --> 01:43:22,361 They were just leaving. 1519 01:43:22,404 --> 01:43:23,905 You must give us a revenge some time, Sammy. 1520 01:43:23,947 --> 01:43:25,823 Sure, any time. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. 1521 01:43:25,866 --> 01:43:27,533 -Thanks a lot for the dinner. -Thank you, Sammy. 1522 01:43:27,576 --> 01:43:29,660 -See you later. -See you. 1523 01:43:29,703 --> 01:43:32,205 -Thanks for the tea, Sammy. -Yeah. 1524 01:43:32,247 --> 01:43:34,123 Sammy, that's just the crowd 1525 01:43:34,166 --> 01:43:35,917 I don't wish you to go around with. 1526 01:43:35,959 --> 01:43:38,502 Gamblers. They'll take all your money away from you. 1527 01:43:38,545 --> 01:43:39,921 Right now they're having a little trouble. 1528 01:43:39,963 --> 01:43:41,797 It's living alone like this. 1529 01:43:41,840 --> 01:43:43,799 Oh, I don't mind living alone, not the way I do it. 1530 01:43:43,842 --> 01:43:45,384 Oh! Excuse me. 1531 01:43:45,427 --> 01:43:47,386 Oh, good evening, Miss Low. 1532 01:43:47,429 --> 01:43:49,096 This is my mother and my uncle. 1533 01:43:49,139 --> 01:43:51,515 This young lady is an employee at the Celestial Gardens. 1534 01:43:51,558 --> 01:43:53,517 -How do you do? -How do you... 1535 01:43:53,560 --> 01:43:55,061 I came to see Mr. Fong on business. 1536 01:43:55,103 --> 01:43:55,686 Oh, I see. 1537 01:43:55,687 --> 01:43:57,772 Mama, why don't you and Uncle go on ahead 1538 01:43:57,814 --> 01:43:59,190 to the Family Association? 1539 01:43:59,233 --> 01:44:00,233 I'll meet you there. 1540 01:44:00,275 --> 01:44:01,275 Very well, my son. 1541 01:44:01,318 --> 01:44:02,568 Business first. 1542 01:44:02,611 --> 01:44:05,154 -An interesting business. -Yeah. 1543 01:44:07,074 --> 01:44:08,950 What's the idea of barging in like that? 1544 01:44:08,992 --> 01:44:10,826 I never rang the bell before. 1545 01:44:10,869 --> 01:44:13,037 I came to pick up my umbrella. 1546 01:44:13,080 --> 01:44:14,747 Listen, baby, I did you a favor. 1547 01:44:14,790 --> 01:44:16,916 You and that guy would never be happy. 1548 01:44:16,959 --> 01:44:19,252 Baby, deep down in that plastic heart of yours, 1549 01:44:19,294 --> 01:44:20,878 you know we belong together. 1550 01:44:20,921 --> 01:44:23,005 We were both born in the Year of the Horse. 1551 01:44:23,048 --> 01:44:24,882 This horse is scratched. 1552 01:44:24,925 --> 01:44:26,926 But, baby, you know the spot I'm in with my mom. 1553 01:44:26,969 --> 01:44:29,303 A grown man afraid of his mother. 1554 01:44:29,346 --> 01:44:31,389 But, sweetie, Pop left her the business. 1555 01:44:31,431 --> 01:44:33,641 If I cross her, she'll cut me off without a fried noodle. 1556 01:44:33,684 --> 01:44:34,850 Talk is cheap. 1557 01:44:34,893 --> 01:44:36,852 This time I'll prove it to you. 1558 01:44:36,895 --> 01:44:38,562 Now don't blow this. 1559 01:44:38,605 --> 01:44:40,523 I'm in the money and the mood at the same time. 1560 01:44:40,565 --> 01:44:42,817 It may never fall that way again. 1561 01:44:42,859 --> 01:44:46,779 Linda, will you marry me? 1562 01:44:46,822 --> 01:44:48,906 Yes! 1563 01:44:51,702 --> 01:44:54,245 There you are, baby. We're as good as married. 1564 01:44:54,288 --> 01:44:56,789 Nothing's as good as married. 1565 01:44:56,832 --> 01:45:00,251 ♪ ♪ 1566 01:45:00,294 --> 01:45:04,547 ♪ Now that we're going to be married ♪ 1567 01:45:04,589 --> 01:45:09,051 ♪ I keep imagining things ♪ 1568 01:45:09,094 --> 01:45:13,055 ♪ Things that can happen to people ♪ 1569 01:45:13,098 --> 01:45:18,102 ♪ When they are wearing gold rings ♪ 1570 01:45:18,145 --> 01:45:22,231 ♪ Being together each morning ♪ 1571 01:45:22,274 --> 01:45:26,027 ♪ Sharing our coffee and toast ♪ 1572 01:45:26,069 --> 01:45:30,948 ♪ That's only one of the pictures ♪ 1573 01:45:30,991 --> 01:45:37,872 ♪ Here's what I picture most ♪ 1574 01:45:41,752 --> 01:45:45,755 ♪ Sunday, sweet Sunday ♪ 1575 01:45:45,797 --> 01:45:50,718 ♪ With nothing to do ♪ 1576 01:45:50,761 --> 01:45:54,555 ♪ Lazy and lovely ♪ 1577 01:45:54,598 --> 01:45:59,268 ♪ My one day with you ♪ 1578 01:45:59,311 --> 01:46:03,272 ♪ Hazy and happy ♪ 1579 01:46:03,315 --> 01:46:08,027 ♪ We'll drift through the day ♪ 1580 01:46:08,070 --> 01:46:15,117 ♪ Dreaming the hours away ♪ 1581 01:46:15,160 --> 01:46:19,038 ♪ While all the funny papers ♪ 1582 01:46:19,081 --> 01:46:23,084 ♪ Lie or fly around the place ♪ 1583 01:46:25,337 --> 01:46:31,300 ♪ I will try my kisses on your funny face ♪ 1584 01:46:34,054 --> 01:46:37,431 ♪ Dozing then waking ♪ 1585 01:46:37,474 --> 01:46:42,144 ♪ On Sunday you'll see ♪ 1586 01:46:42,187 --> 01:46:47,650 ♪ Only me ♪ 1587 01:46:50,737 --> 01:46:54,240 ♪ Sunday, sweet Sunday ♪ 1588 01:46:54,282 --> 01:46:59,036 ♪ On Sunday you'll see ♪ 1589 01:46:59,079 --> 01:47:04,208 ♪ Only me ♪ 1590 01:47:04,251 --> 01:47:08,087 [bell ringing] 1591 01:47:08,130 --> 01:47:10,131 ♪ ♪ 1592 01:48:23,038 --> 01:48:26,707 [bell ringing] 1593 01:48:26,750 --> 01:48:29,001 ♪ ♪ 1594 01:49:42,284 --> 01:49:44,201 [toy gun firing] 1595 01:49:48,164 --> 01:49:50,207 [gunfire] 1596 01:49:50,250 --> 01:49:52,084 [toy gun firing] 1597 01:49:54,337 --> 01:49:56,255 [gunfire] 1598 01:49:57,966 --> 01:50:01,176 [glass shatters] 1599 01:50:01,219 --> 01:50:03,387 ♪ ♪ 1600 01:50:03,430 --> 01:50:06,056 [toy gun firing] 1601 01:50:56,441 --> 01:50:58,317 [crash] 1602 01:51:07,952 --> 01:51:12,748 ♪ Dozing or waking ♪ 1603 01:51:12,791 --> 01:51:18,295 ♪ On Sunday you'll see ♪ 1604 01:51:18,338 --> 01:51:23,300 ♪ Only ♪ 1605 01:51:23,343 --> 01:51:26,970 ♪ Me. ♪ 1606 01:51:33,478 --> 01:51:37,564 Venerable elders of the Three Family Association, 1607 01:51:37,607 --> 01:51:40,567 I am honored to stand before you. 1608 01:51:40,610 --> 01:51:43,987 I have here a contract entered into by Madam Fong 1609 01:51:44,030 --> 01:51:49,034 for the marriage of her son, Sammy, to my daughter, Mei Li. 1610 01:51:49,077 --> 01:51:51,203 She is the girl I chose for Sammy. 1611 01:51:51,246 --> 01:51:53,747 Is that so? You don't tell me? 1612 01:51:53,790 --> 01:51:56,041 Isn't that lucky, the very girl? 1613 01:51:56,084 --> 01:52:00,045 My daughter is exactly as the picture represented her. 1614 01:52:00,088 --> 01:52:04,174 And if the elders wish to examine her, they may do so. 1615 01:52:08,346 --> 01:52:10,389 That will not be necessary, Dr. Li. 1616 01:52:10,432 --> 01:52:14,476 Your contract is valid and it will be honored. 1617 01:52:14,519 --> 01:52:17,104 But can you not reconsider your decision? 1618 01:52:17,147 --> 01:52:19,022 It is not my decision. 1619 01:52:19,065 --> 01:52:21,150 It is my daughter's wish. 1620 01:52:21,192 --> 01:52:23,152 And it is my wish, also. 1621 01:52:23,194 --> 01:52:24,987 Madam Fong. 1622 01:52:25,029 --> 01:52:26,530 Dr. Li and his daughter. 1623 01:52:26,573 --> 01:52:29,450 I didn't know you had arrived. 1624 01:52:29,492 --> 01:52:31,577 We didn't expect you for another five years. 1625 01:52:31,619 --> 01:52:34,163 I must tell Sammy. He will be so happy. 1626 01:52:34,205 --> 01:52:36,331 You look exactly like your picture. 1627 01:52:36,374 --> 01:52:38,459 And just the kind of daughter-in-law I had in mind. 1628 01:52:38,501 --> 01:52:40,085 Thank you, Madam Fong. 1629 01:52:40,128 --> 01:52:42,921 -Isn't she adorable? -Yes, delightful. 1630 01:52:42,964 --> 01:52:45,466 If opposites attract, she should be very happy with your son. 1631 01:52:45,508 --> 01:52:47,009 You are so right. 1632 01:52:47,051 --> 01:52:49,428 You must stay at my home until the marriage, 1633 01:52:49,471 --> 01:52:51,388 and Sammy can come there to see you. 1634 01:52:51,431 --> 01:52:52,639 I insist. 1635 01:52:52,682 --> 01:52:54,141 And now, we'll have dinner 1636 01:52:54,184 --> 01:52:56,518 and drink to the future of my children. 1637 01:52:56,561 --> 01:52:58,604 Tell me, what would you like to have to eat? 1638 01:52:58,646 --> 01:53:01,899 We can have bird's nest soup, shark's fin... 1639 01:53:01,941 --> 01:53:03,442 It is all your fault. 1640 01:53:03,485 --> 01:53:05,486 My fault? What have I done? 1641 01:53:05,528 --> 01:53:07,654 "Let them fall in love naturally," you said. 1642 01:53:07,697 --> 01:53:09,740 You see what happens when you leave it to young people 1643 01:53:09,783 --> 01:53:11,575 to fall in love naturally? 1644 01:53:11,618 --> 01:53:13,952 You and your American plan! 1645 01:53:16,790 --> 01:53:19,458 [door buzzer] 1646 01:53:19,501 --> 01:53:22,044 Sammy, my little Sammy. 1647 01:53:22,086 --> 01:53:23,545 Hello, Mom. 1648 01:53:23,588 --> 01:53:25,464 Boy, Mom, have I got great news for you. 1649 01:53:25,507 --> 01:53:27,800 I finally decided to settle down and raise prize children, 1650 01:53:27,842 --> 01:53:29,551 just like you wanted me to. 1651 01:53:29,594 --> 01:53:31,595 She's a fine girl, from a distinguished family. 1652 01:53:31,638 --> 01:53:32,930 What's the matter? 1653 01:53:32,972 --> 01:53:34,598 Don't you think I can get a girl like that? 1654 01:53:34,641 --> 01:53:36,308 Well, I'm having her to dinner tonight, 1655 01:53:36,351 --> 01:53:37,851 and I know you're gonna take her to your heart 1656 01:53:37,894 --> 01:53:40,395 and love her as I do, as I will. 1657 01:53:40,438 --> 01:53:44,107 Sammy, stop surprising me. She's here already. 1658 01:53:44,150 --> 01:53:46,235 Come in, my dear. 1659 01:53:55,495 --> 01:53:58,121 ♪ ♪ 1660 01:54:15,181 --> 01:54:17,474 [door buzzer] 1661 01:54:24,148 --> 01:54:27,401 -Oh, it's you! -Hi, honey. 1662 01:54:27,443 --> 01:54:29,278 You are the lowest, the sneakiest, the slimiest... 1663 01:54:29,320 --> 01:54:31,238 Now, don't jump the gun. I was framed. 1664 01:54:31,281 --> 01:54:32,447 Just give me a chance to explain. 1665 01:54:32,490 --> 01:54:35,242 Explain? You couldn't wait to marry me! 1666 01:54:35,285 --> 01:54:36,451 You had to marry me! 1667 01:54:36,494 --> 01:54:38,161 Oh, you couldn't live without me! 1668 01:54:38,204 --> 01:54:39,580 And nothing's changed. 1669 01:54:39,622 --> 01:54:41,415 Nothing's changed? 1670 01:54:41,457 --> 01:54:42,791 You're going to marry her! 1671 01:54:42,834 --> 01:54:44,543 That's the only thing that's changed. 1672 01:54:44,586 --> 01:54:46,378 Ooh! 1673 01:54:57,015 --> 01:54:59,474 Well, I'm off to my canasta game. 1674 01:54:59,517 --> 01:55:01,476 Why don't you two talk? 1675 01:55:01,519 --> 01:55:04,396 Go on. Find out what you have in common. 1676 01:55:07,400 --> 01:55:10,152 Well... 1677 01:55:10,194 --> 01:55:11,778 Yes, Mr. Fong? 1678 01:55:11,821 --> 01:55:13,488 Let's see. What have we got in common? 1679 01:55:13,531 --> 01:55:15,574 I don't know, Mr. Fong. 1680 01:55:15,617 --> 01:55:17,868 Call me Sammy, as long as we're gonna be married. 1681 01:55:17,911 --> 01:55:20,203 Sammy? 1682 01:55:20,246 --> 01:55:22,039 How would you like to go out on the town with me 1683 01:55:22,081 --> 01:55:24,416 so you can see how I spend my nights? 1684 01:55:24,459 --> 01:55:26,668 That would be nice. 1685 01:55:26,711 --> 01:55:28,420 Come with me. 1686 01:55:28,463 --> 01:55:30,756 Let me give you a free demonstration. 1687 01:55:32,216 --> 01:55:34,384 How about a little action? 1688 01:55:50,610 --> 01:55:52,444 [blowing] 1689 01:55:54,280 --> 01:55:55,739 Eleven! 1690 01:55:55,782 --> 01:55:57,532 Boxcars! 1691 01:55:57,575 --> 01:56:00,243 You sure are lucky, baby. Let's get out of here. 1692 01:56:02,455 --> 01:56:04,539 I always lose. I'm just unlucky. 1693 01:56:04,582 --> 01:56:06,541 Maybe you're lucky in love. 1694 01:56:06,584 --> 01:56:09,753 And how! Come with me. I'll show you. 1695 01:56:15,468 --> 01:56:17,260 Hello, honey. 1696 01:56:17,303 --> 01:56:20,389 Sammy, how are you? 1697 01:56:20,431 --> 01:56:21,848 Hi, Sammy. Where have you been? 1698 01:56:21,891 --> 01:56:23,642 -Hello, baby, how are you? -Hi, cutie pie. 1699 01:56:23,685 --> 01:56:25,936 Hello, sweetheart. You see that? I know them all. 1700 01:56:25,979 --> 01:56:27,437 I can't keep away from women, 1701 01:56:27,480 --> 01:56:28,897 and they can't keep their hands off of me. 1702 01:56:28,940 --> 01:56:30,607 It would be nice to have a husband 1703 01:56:30,650 --> 01:56:33,402 who is so popular with everybody. 1704 01:56:33,444 --> 01:56:35,112 Yeah. 1705 01:56:37,991 --> 01:56:39,408 ♪ ♪ 1706 01:56:39,450 --> 01:56:41,618 Am I the man that you love? 1707 01:56:41,661 --> 01:56:44,663 If that is true, I am more. 1708 01:56:46,708 --> 01:56:48,375 Something beyond and above 1709 01:56:48,418 --> 01:56:50,711 the man I was before. 1710 01:56:52,880 --> 01:56:55,632 Like a god with my head above the trees, 1711 01:56:55,675 --> 01:56:58,802 I can walk with a god-like stride. 1712 01:56:58,845 --> 01:57:02,389 It sounds like the music back home in Peking. 1713 01:57:02,432 --> 01:57:04,224 This joint doesn't start to groove until 4:00 a.m. 1714 01:57:04,267 --> 01:57:06,268 I'm here every night, 1715 01:57:06,310 --> 01:57:08,770 but I'll always be home before dawn, so don't wait up for me. 1716 01:57:08,813 --> 01:57:10,397 You'd have a red mark from here to here 1717 01:57:10,440 --> 01:57:12,691 leaning out of windows, watching for me to get back home. 1718 01:57:12,734 --> 01:57:14,276 I won't mind. 1719 01:57:14,318 --> 01:57:19,322 I will still be your wife no matter what happens. 1720 01:57:19,365 --> 01:57:22,117 [clock chiming] 1721 01:57:24,495 --> 01:57:28,206 ♪ You are young and beautiful ♪ 1722 01:57:28,249 --> 01:57:32,044 ♪ Sweet as the breath of May ♪ 1723 01:57:32,086 --> 01:57:35,881 ♪ Earnestly I speak to you ♪ 1724 01:57:35,923 --> 01:57:39,551 ♪ Weigh every word I say ♪ 1725 01:57:43,556 --> 01:57:46,725 ♪ If you want to have a rosy future ♪ 1726 01:57:46,768 --> 01:57:50,645 ♪ And be happy as a honey bee ♪ 1727 01:57:50,688 --> 01:57:53,940 ♪ With a husband who will always love you ♪ 1728 01:57:53,983 --> 01:57:58,028 ♪ Baby, don't marry me ♪ 1729 01:57:58,071 --> 01:58:01,782 ♪ If you want a man you can depend on ♪ 1730 01:58:01,824 --> 01:58:05,494 ♪ I can absolutely guarantee ♪ 1731 01:58:05,536 --> 01:58:08,830 ♪ I will never fail to disappoint you ♪ 1732 01:58:08,873 --> 01:58:12,584 ♪ Baby, don't marry me ♪ 1733 01:58:12,627 --> 01:58:16,880 ♪ I eat litchi nuts and cookies in bed ♪ 1734 01:58:16,923 --> 01:58:20,509 ♪ And I fill the bed with nutshells and crumbs ♪ 1735 01:58:20,551 --> 01:58:24,137 ♪ I have irritating habits you'll dread ♪ 1736 01:58:24,180 --> 01:58:26,723 ♪ Like the way I have of cracking my thumbs ♪ 1737 01:58:26,766 --> 01:58:28,183 [crack] 1738 01:58:28,226 --> 01:58:31,895 ♪ My grandpa was a big game hunter ♪ 1739 01:58:31,938 --> 01:58:35,482 ♪ He met Grandma swinging on a tree ♪ 1740 01:58:35,525 --> 01:58:38,902 ♪ If you want to have attractive children ♪ 1741 01:58:38,945 --> 01:58:42,948 ♪ Baby, don't marry me ♪ 1742 01:58:42,990 --> 01:58:45,158 ♪ ♪ 1743 01:59:12,145 --> 01:59:15,605 ♪ Don't marry me ♪ 1744 01:59:15,648 --> 01:59:19,401 ♪ I would like to see my sons and daughters ♪ 1745 01:59:19,443 --> 01:59:23,071 ♪ Sliding up and down their father's knee ♪ 1746 01:59:23,114 --> 01:59:25,991 ♪ They'll get splinters in their little fannies ♪ 1747 01:59:26,033 --> 01:59:28,285 -♪ Cookie... ♪ -[cat screeches] 1748 01:59:30,872 --> 01:59:34,416 ♪ I'm devoted to my dear old mama ♪ 1749 01:59:34,458 --> 01:59:38,420 ♪ And if you and Mama disagree ♪ 1750 01:59:38,462 --> 01:59:41,840 ♪ I would always side with her against you ♪ 1751 01:59:41,883 --> 01:59:45,844 ♪ Schnookie, don't marry me ♪ 1752 01:59:45,887 --> 01:59:49,639 ♪ I would always like to know where you go ♪ 1753 01:59:49,682 --> 01:59:53,518 ♪ I don't like a man to keep me in doubt ♪ 1754 01:59:53,561 --> 01:59:56,980 ♪ Honey, that's a thing that's easy to know ♪ 1755 01:59:57,023 --> 02:00:00,942 ♪ You will always know where I am, I'm out ♪ 1756 02:00:00,985 --> 02:00:04,988 ♪ I am talking like a Chinese uncle ♪ 1757 02:00:05,031 --> 02:00:08,909 ♪ I'm as serious as I can be ♪ 1758 02:00:08,951 --> 02:00:12,120 ♪ I am saying this because I love you ♪ 1759 02:00:12,163 --> 02:00:16,124 ♪ Darling, don't marry me. ♪ 1760 02:00:20,713 --> 02:00:22,881 It's too late, Sammy Fong. 1761 02:00:22,924 --> 02:00:26,301 The invitations have been sent. All is arranged. 1762 02:00:26,344 --> 02:00:29,262 Yeah, I guess we're both hooked pretty good. 1763 02:00:29,305 --> 02:00:31,097 Yeah. 1764 02:00:33,684 --> 02:00:37,145 Rosalyn, come away with me. 1765 02:00:37,188 --> 02:00:39,356 You don't belong with him. 1766 02:00:39,398 --> 02:00:41,691 I'll make a new life for you. 1767 02:00:41,734 --> 02:00:43,360 No, Eric. 1768 02:00:43,402 --> 02:00:47,405 He may be a coward, but you mustn't kiss me. 1769 02:00:47,448 --> 02:00:50,033 We haven't the right. 1770 02:00:50,076 --> 02:00:51,910 Rosalyn. 1771 02:00:58,793 --> 02:01:01,836 [door buzzer] 1772 02:01:01,879 --> 02:01:03,588 [turns TV off] 1773 02:01:06,342 --> 02:01:09,219 -Hello, Mei Li. -Hello, too, Wang Ta. 1774 02:01:09,262 --> 02:01:11,263 May I come in? 1775 02:01:11,305 --> 02:01:12,931 Please. 1776 02:01:14,976 --> 02:01:18,395 Madam Fong and Sammy are out, but I can ask my father... 1777 02:01:18,437 --> 02:01:20,313 Oh, please don't disturb him. 1778 02:01:20,356 --> 02:01:22,274 I just came to bring you a wedding present. 1779 02:01:22,316 --> 02:01:24,025 They were my mother's. 1780 02:01:24,068 --> 02:01:26,236 She wanted them to go to the girl my father selected. 1781 02:01:26,279 --> 02:01:28,321 I do not think I should accept. 1782 02:01:28,364 --> 02:01:30,407 Please, I want you to have them. 1783 02:01:36,038 --> 02:01:38,164 Oh! 1784 02:01:38,207 --> 02:01:41,459 They are so pretty, Ta. 1785 02:01:47,425 --> 02:01:49,884 My mother wore them when she was married. 1786 02:01:55,349 --> 02:01:57,517 Oh, Ta. 1787 02:02:03,983 --> 02:02:05,608 [door closes] 1788 02:02:05,651 --> 02:02:08,611 What are you doing here, Wang Ta? 1789 02:02:08,654 --> 02:02:10,822 He brought me a wedding present. 1790 02:02:10,865 --> 02:02:13,658 A gift from Wang Chi-Yang family. 1791 02:02:13,701 --> 02:02:16,411 You have brought a very beautiful gift. 1792 02:02:19,999 --> 02:02:25,587 I was watching a late movie, and beautiful music, too. 1793 02:02:25,629 --> 02:02:29,924 ♪ Filter, flavor, flip-top box. ♪ 1794 02:02:29,967 --> 02:02:33,011 -Do you like American movies? -Oh, yes. 1795 02:02:33,054 --> 02:02:37,223 In the movies, every American has a beautiful automobile 1796 02:02:37,266 --> 02:02:42,020 and a beautiful golden girl in a car who wears wonderful clothes. 1797 02:02:42,063 --> 02:02:44,522 They all seem so happy. 1798 02:02:44,565 --> 02:02:46,107 But I do not understand 1799 02:02:46,150 --> 02:02:48,985 why they all go around killing each other. 1800 02:02:49,028 --> 02:02:51,112 They have to do something exciting late at night 1801 02:02:51,155 --> 02:02:53,114 or people would fall asleep. 1802 02:02:53,157 --> 02:02:55,033 [snoring] 1803 02:02:57,036 --> 02:02:58,787 He's asleep. 1804 02:02:58,829 --> 02:03:01,414 He falls asleep on front of television, 1805 02:03:01,457 --> 02:03:03,750 even when it isn't on. 1806 02:03:05,252 --> 02:03:07,337 Maybe I'd better go. 1807 02:03:09,548 --> 02:03:12,884 Wang Ta... 1808 02:03:12,927 --> 02:03:15,512 will I see you at the wedding? 1809 02:03:15,554 --> 02:03:17,889 No, I couldn't face that. 1810 02:03:17,932 --> 02:03:19,057 Oh, it is very pretty. 1811 02:03:19,100 --> 02:03:22,644 It will be a real Chinese ceremony. 1812 02:03:22,686 --> 02:03:26,856 It is the wish of my mother-in-law. 1813 02:03:26,899 --> 02:03:30,944 The bride is carried through the street in a sedan chair, 1814 02:03:30,986 --> 02:03:35,615 and at the ceremony we drink from a double goblet, 1815 02:03:35,658 --> 02:03:39,411 and then the bridegroom lifts the veil 1816 02:03:39,453 --> 02:03:42,372 and looks at his bride's face. 1817 02:03:42,415 --> 02:03:45,166 You have a beautiful face, Mei Li. 1818 02:03:45,209 --> 02:03:48,128 Same face. 1819 02:03:48,170 --> 02:03:50,797 Doesn't he even kiss the bride? 1820 02:03:50,840 --> 02:03:53,049 Why should he? They are already married. 1821 02:03:53,092 --> 02:03:56,344 Here, they're not really married until they seal it with a kiss. 1822 02:03:56,387 --> 02:03:59,389 Everything in America ends with a kiss. 1823 02:03:59,432 --> 02:04:03,309 What does it mean? Why do they do it? 1824 02:04:03,352 --> 02:04:06,187 It expresses how you feel. 1825 02:04:06,230 --> 02:04:09,441 When you do it with the right person, you light up inside. 1826 02:04:09,483 --> 02:04:12,944 It's difficult to explain. 1827 02:04:12,987 --> 02:04:16,281 Maybe it would be easier if you show me. 1828 02:04:16,323 --> 02:04:18,408 Yes, it would. 1829 02:04:20,119 --> 02:04:21,161 Then do it. 1830 02:04:22,830 --> 02:04:24,372 [snoring] 1831 02:04:24,415 --> 02:04:26,666 Come here. 1832 02:04:32,089 --> 02:04:33,965 What's that for? 1833 02:04:34,008 --> 02:04:36,759 It is the kiss position. I saw on the television. 1834 02:04:36,802 --> 02:04:40,013 No, relax. Not that much. 1835 02:04:43,184 --> 02:04:45,435 [giggles] 1836 02:04:45,478 --> 02:04:49,063 You've got... You've got two noses. 1837 02:04:49,106 --> 02:04:51,107 Close your eyes. 1838 02:04:51,150 --> 02:04:53,485 It's better if you don't stare at me. 1839 02:04:58,365 --> 02:05:00,283 Can I open my eyes now? 1840 02:05:00,326 --> 02:05:01,993 Mm-hmm. 1841 02:05:02,036 --> 02:05:05,622 Is that the kiss that makes you light up inside? 1842 02:05:05,664 --> 02:05:09,250 No. Compared to the kisses you see in the movies, 1843 02:05:09,293 --> 02:05:11,044 this was only half done. 1844 02:05:11,086 --> 02:05:13,213 Only half done? 1845 02:05:13,255 --> 02:05:16,257 Do a well done, please. 1846 02:05:28,312 --> 02:05:30,897 I like it well done. 1847 02:05:30,940 --> 02:05:33,858 Oh, Ta, your heart is beating. 1848 02:05:33,901 --> 02:05:36,194 Can you feel mine? 1849 02:05:36,237 --> 02:05:38,571 I love you, Mei Li. 1850 02:05:38,614 --> 02:05:42,242 Oh, Ta, what can we do? 1851 02:05:42,284 --> 02:05:45,036 I don't know, but I'll think of something. 1852 02:05:45,079 --> 02:05:46,621 I won't go home tonight. 1853 02:05:46,664 --> 02:05:48,456 I'll walk the streets until I get an idea. 1854 02:05:48,499 --> 02:05:50,875 Oh, I will not sleep, too. 1855 02:05:50,918 --> 02:05:53,127 Good night, my darling. 1856 02:05:53,170 --> 02:05:55,338 Good night, my darling, too. 1857 02:05:55,381 --> 02:05:57,173 Try to think of something. 1858 02:05:58,759 --> 02:06:02,053 Good night. Try to think of something. 1859 02:06:11,397 --> 02:06:14,190 I have not been asleep, my daughter. 1860 02:06:14,233 --> 02:06:16,025 I heard everything. 1861 02:06:16,068 --> 02:06:19,237 Father, please help me. 1862 02:06:19,280 --> 02:06:21,698 There's nothing we can do. 1863 02:06:21,740 --> 02:06:24,701 The marriage contract is signed and sealed. 1864 02:06:32,251 --> 02:06:35,169 [door opens and closes] 1865 02:06:40,217 --> 02:06:42,260 [turns TV on] 1866 02:06:46,640 --> 02:06:50,143 Señor Sheriff, I must give myself up. 1867 02:06:50,185 --> 02:06:52,687 Well, now, don't tell me that you held up 1868 02:06:52,730 --> 02:06:54,522 the Wells Fargo stage at Eagle Rock. 1869 02:06:54,565 --> 02:06:57,900 No, no. I came into this country illegally 1870 02:06:57,943 --> 02:06:59,736 across the Rio Grande. 1871 02:06:59,778 --> 02:07:01,988 I am a wetback. 1872 02:07:02,031 --> 02:07:04,365 I cannot marry with Rodriguez. 1873 02:07:04,408 --> 02:07:06,743 He is in love with another woman, 1874 02:07:06,785 --> 02:07:09,120 and he is a wetback, too! 1875 02:07:09,163 --> 02:07:11,456 I must give myself up. 1876 02:07:11,498 --> 02:07:14,709 I am a wetback. 1877 02:07:14,752 --> 02:07:17,003 ♪ ♪ 1878 02:07:53,123 --> 02:07:55,500 [speaking Chinese] 1879 02:08:03,801 --> 02:08:05,385 [sniffling] 1880 02:08:05,427 --> 02:08:07,762 [sniffling] 1881 02:08:11,475 --> 02:08:13,476 -[sniffling] -[sniffling] 1882 02:08:35,207 --> 02:08:38,626 Honorable sirs, and my future mother-in-law, 1883 02:08:38,669 --> 02:08:41,045 I must confess something. 1884 02:08:41,088 --> 02:08:43,589 I came into this country illegally. 1885 02:08:43,632 --> 02:08:46,300 -[gasps] -Across the Pacific Ocean. 1886 02:08:46,343 --> 02:08:50,430 It is for that reason, I cannot marry your son. 1887 02:08:50,472 --> 02:08:52,473 My back is wet. 1888 02:08:58,272 --> 02:08:59,731 Did you hear that, Momma? 1889 02:08:59,773 --> 02:09:03,276 My son cannot marry a wetback. 1890 02:09:03,318 --> 02:09:06,195 She has broken the law and can be deported. 1891 02:09:06,238 --> 02:09:10,283 The contract is not valid. The contract is not valid. 1892 02:09:14,246 --> 02:09:16,789 Sir, I would be happy to marry your daughter, 1893 02:09:16,832 --> 02:09:18,541 even if we are both deported. 1894 02:09:18,584 --> 02:09:20,334 You are a brave man, Ta. 1895 02:09:20,377 --> 02:09:23,212 Oh, Mei Li, you're wonderful. You thought of something. 1896 02:09:23,255 --> 02:09:26,340 Ta, tomorrow we must go to the Temple of Tin How 1897 02:09:26,383 --> 02:09:29,469 and thank the Goddess of Heaven for television. 1898 02:09:29,511 --> 02:09:31,763 Yes. 1899 02:09:31,805 --> 02:09:33,473 -Linda. -Sammy. 1900 02:09:33,515 --> 02:09:35,183 Come with me, Linda. 1901 02:09:35,225 --> 02:09:37,351 Mom, I want to make it a double wedding. 1902 02:09:37,394 --> 02:09:38,853 She's okay. She came into this country 1903 02:09:38,896 --> 02:09:40,480 the regular way, through her mother. 1904 02:09:40,522 --> 02:09:42,440 Mother. 1905 02:09:46,487 --> 02:09:48,154 [speaking Chinese] 1906 02:10:01,126 --> 02:10:03,419 [speaking Chinese] 1907 02:10:20,270 --> 02:10:26,192 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 1908 02:10:29,321 --> 02:10:34,492 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 1909 02:10:34,535 --> 02:10:36,869 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 1910 02:10:36,912 --> 02:10:40,164 ♪ A hundred million miracles ♪ 1911 02:10:40,207 --> 02:10:48,506 ♪ Are happening every day. ♪