Sudden Fear

When I wake in the morning,

when I go to sleep at night, I think of you.

You're like the air which surrounds me,

the sky which spreads above me,

earth beneath my feet.

When I hear music, when I see beauty,

when I breathe in the sunlight,

I think of you.

You are all the women in my life.

You are the sister I never had,

the mother I have almost forgotten.

The wife I have always dreamed of.

There isn't a relationship you can name

which exists between a man and a woman

of which I wouldn't say let it be you.

Oh let it be you.

- Okay that's the second act curtain.

I like that tempo, Lester.

Keep it that way,

stick a pin in it.

Let's take a 1 0-minute break.

Listen to this.

"The rumor along Schubert Alley is

"that Myra Hudson, a San Francisco heiress

"who needs another hit

"the way Rockefeller needs another million,

"is rumored to have her best play yet in Halfway to Heaven,

"which Scott Martindair put into rehearsal this week."

- I wish they'd forget the heiress business.

- Just give your money to me, dear,

and they'll stop bothering you.

You want to talk about those second act changes now?

- I think we ought to talk about this actor first.

He's a real find, isn't he?

- And what a lovely speaking voice.

He sounds romantic enough,

just doesn't look romantic.

- He's an excellent actor, Myra.

- I know, Bill, but that isn't enough for this role.

We've got to convince the audience

that this character could recite Three Blind Mice to Laura

and she would think it was

the most romantic poem in the world.

He has to be the kind of charm boy

that makes every woman in the audience sit right up

and go, "Mm !"

the instant he walks on that stage.

- I haven't seen an actor like that since John Benoir.

Scott, I've watched him

from every section of this theater,

and I'm sorry, but he's just not right for the part.

- Have you decided to set yourself up as a judge

as to who is romantic-looking, Myra?

I have to direct this play.

In my opinion, he'd be great for the part.

- You're both entitled to your opinions,

but I still say that he's not my idea

of a romantic leading man.

-Sweetie, I'm only putting a paltry $85,000 in this play.

I know that's only the interest on your securities,

but it happens to be my money.

That you made on my play.

- Well, there's no use in arguing.

I hate to break the news to Blaine.

Well tell him the truth.

Make me the heavy.

Say I exercised the dramatist's privilege of cast approval.

- You heard her, Bill, you fire him.

- And they wonder why I haven't a friend along Broadway.

That's all for today, everybody.

Oh Mr. Blaine, can I see you a moment?

Anne.

Anything in the morning mail that needs an immediate answer?

- Telegram from San Francisco from Steve Kearney,

and Charles Hought phoned about an interview.

And the Dramatists Guild asked

if you can attend a committee meeting Saturday evening.

Friday at 2:00 for Mr. Hought.

Tell the guild I'm in rehearsal but I'll try.

Wire Steve that the play opens on the 21 st

and I'll take the train to San Francisco

on the following Monday.

Miss Hudson.

Miss Hudson.

Miss Hudson !

In your own native city of San Francisco,

there's an art gallery in the legion of Vonern,

which there's an oil painting of Casanova.

It's quite obvious that you've never seen this painting.

For your information, Miss Hudson,

this is what Casanova looked like.

He had big ears, a scar over one eye,

a broken nose, and a wart on his chin.

Right here.

I suggest, Miss Hudson,

that when you return to San Francisco,

you visit this gallery and see this painting.

Mr. Blaine.

Mr. Blaine!

- Does this train go right to San Francisco?

It's a through car.

- I'll be waiting for you at the open pier, Myra.

Thank you, Anne.

I'm so tired I don't want to see or talk to anyone

'til I get to San Francisco.

I'll take a rest here on the train.

- I'll drive Anne to the airport tonight.

Thanks, Bill.

I'm like Myra.

I'd rather ride the train.

Have a wonderful trip, Myra.

And if you have any spare time

between here and Chicago,

write me another play.

- Oh sure, sure, I'll have it done by Cleveland.

- Goodbye! - Bye.

Aboard.

Aboard.

Mr. Blaine.

Oh Mr. Blaine.

Oh.

Hello, Miss Hudson.

- It's quite a coincidence

you're getting on the train at Buffalo.

- Oh I got on the train in New York, Miss Hudson.

As a matter of fact, I saw you embark.

You did?

I saw the whole procession.

Candy, books, flowers.

Oh, now look--

- I thought perhaps you'd come down to say goodbye to me.

And then I remembered you'd done that about a month ago.

- I tried to reach you several times about a month ago.

Oh did you?

- Yes, I-- - Excuse me, sir.

Sorry.

Now that you're here,

won't you come in for a drink?

All right.

Shall I ring for the porter?

Yes, please.

Sit down.

What are you reading?

Time Out For Crime.

Yes, Miss Hudson?

Couple of drinks,

scotch over ice, please.

Yes, sir.

How did you know?

What you drink?

Mm-hmm.

I read the papers.

- Well now that I've finally caught up with you,

I'd like to really explain what really happened.

Please don't.

Look Miss Hudson, you wrote an excellent play

and cast it according to your best judgement.

I read the reviews.

They were sensational.

My congratulations.

- It's a little embarrassing coming from you.

Forget it.

Look, let's get down to something far more important.

Do you play stud poker?

I haven't for years.

You mean two-handed stud poker?

Yeah.

- I used to play like that with my father.

Oh, we used to fight like mad.

Liked your father?

I adored him.

He was a great poker player.

He was still willing to take a chance.

I'll risk it.

All right, come in.

Scotch over ice?

- Oh, would you get us a deck of playing cards please?

- Yes sir, I always carry a deck on me,

in case a gentleman needs some in a hurry.

Well, thank you.

Oh no you don't.

Oh please, I invited you.

I should say not.

But I insist.

I'll tell you what.

Let's play the match game.

The what game?

- The match game, don't you know it?

- I'm afraid I never heard of it.

- All right, I'll teach it to you.

Excuse me.

Do you have any book matches?

Yes, right here.

Thank you.

Now this is how the game goes.

Here are three matches for you.

Let me have your hand.

Three for you and three for me.

Now put both of your hands behind your back like this.

Yes.