Royal Wedding

May I say your performance was a bit ragged?

You were so slow going around the throne, I almost caught you.

Well, the audience seemed to like it.

Whew! It's so hot in New York in the summertime.

I'm glad we're closing tomorrow night.

Wonder what happened to the air conditioning.

Mr. Hiller probably turned it off to save money.

Oh, would you blot my face, too?

Up here. It's trickling.

And who's Mr. Hiller?

The house manager. You ought to know that.

You've been playing his theater for the past year and a half.

Oh, is that that evil little man who comes around and pinches?

That's your department, sister dear.

All I can say is let Mr. Hiller keep his air conditioning.

He can't take it with him, and where he's going, he'll need it.

Ha ha.

Oh, boy, it's hot. Say, if ever I play a king again,

I'm going to be one of those Asiatic boys

who just wears earrings and a sheet.

Hey, what's your hurry?

Pete.

Hi, Ellen honey.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

You know my brother Tom, don't you?

No, I don't believe I've had the pleasure.

How are you?

I'm fine, sir, and thank you for asking.

I'll be out in 5.

Oh, my, Pete, you look so nice and cool.

Make yourself at home, won't you?

Sit down anywhere.

Oh, how was it, sir?

Hot.

Oh, your agent stopped by to see you, sir.

Irving? What brought him out this clammy night?

He didn't say. He just told me to tell you it was imperative

that you and miss Ellen meet him at Mcguffy's bar

next door right after the performance.

Oh. Ellen.

Yeah.

Irving wants us to meet him at Mcguffy's.

Ok. How'd you like Pete? Isn't he cute? He's from the south.

No. Why, Ellen honey,

I never would've guessed it.

He owns miles and miles of tobacco land in Virginia,

and you ought to hear him chant.

I met him 2 days ago at hilda swan's house,

and I'm simply mad about him. Is that all?

That's all. Roger.

Miss Ellen seems quite taken, doesn't she?

This will probably be one of those long affairs that drags on a whole weekend.

Shh. Radio: The big news overseas

concerns the royal wedding in London.

The British capital is already festive and happy

in anticipation of the wedding, which is still several weeks off.

Shh. Shh. Towel.

As for the Princess, the most closely guarded secret since radar

is her wedding gown. The Princess herself

will see it for the first time this weekend.

Please, Mr. Bowen. Chester, I...

in other news, in Miami, Florida,

a new tropical hurricane

seems to be approaching...

can I talk now? Yes, sir.

You know, Mr. Bowen,

I danced in trafalgar square

the day her grandfather was married.

Oh.

I'd give anything to be there again this fall,

wouldn't you?

Yes. I like weddings,

provided, of course, they're not mine.

Oh, marriages are very healthy, sir.

They say married men live much longer than bachelors.

If that's true, they're only trying to outlive their wives

so they can be bachelors again.

Haven't you ever thought of getting married, sir?

Once, as a matter of fact, I did.

The young lady changed her mind at the last moment.

I've been deeply indebted to her ever since.

Good night, Chester.

Gee, I wonder what Irving wants.

I hope it's something that...

my gosh, what a muscle. It's like cement.

Oh, it's nothing. All us tobacco men get kind of strong.

What from?

Lifting money.

Come now, it wasn't that good.

Good night, Eddie. Good night.

Good night, Eddie. Good night.

He's the only stage door man I know who isn't called pop.

Hello, will. Gee, it's been a long time.

Hi, Irv.

Oh, I couldn't wait for you back stage tonight.

What is with that heat over there? Who needs it? So how was the show?

Well, the first act was a little...

doll boat, how are you, baby? Fine. How are you?

You look so sweet tonight.

Ooh, I do, don't I?

Ok, come on, order. I got news, big news.

Oh, Irving, can I present Pete Cumberly? Let's have it.

Well, how do you do, Mr. Cumberly? It's a great pleasure.

Thank you, sir. That's very nice.

Who is this square?

Friend. Tom Collins, please.

Nothing for me, thank you.

Hit me with a rot. Shall I give it to you?

Well, come on. What is it?

This'll kill you. My brother Edgar called tonight from England.

He's the head of our London office. Been there for years.

The Mayfair theatre people want your whole show for London.

No.

But quick. They want you there during the wedding season.

England during the wedding.

I like that. Oh, Tommy.

Ellen honey, does this mean you'll be leaving me?

Oh, yes, Pete. Isn't it wonderful? When do we open?

As soon as possible. Of course, you got to rehearse the English cast first.

Hit me, son.

What about transportation?

There's some French boat leaving a week from next Monday.

Which one?

Who knows what the name? It's in French.

Don't worry. I'll get you on it.

Ellen, this means we'll be saying good-bye in 10 days.

Oh, yes, Pete, and I'm so happy.

Ellen.

Oh, hello, dick.

I was waiting for you back stage. That's why I'm late.

Ellen, who is this fella?

Finish your drink, Pete. Did you hear the good news?

We're going to England, and we're going to be there during the wedding.

What are you doing here, sir?

What do you mean? Who's he?

A friend. What are you doing here, sir?

I demand an answer.

Go peddle your papers, will you? When do you leave?

That's an insult.

What's an insult? What's the matter with you?

This is terribly embarrassing. I forgot all about dick.

Hope they don't hurt each other.

I think we ought to start packing.

I have to buy all my new clothes before I go over.

You'll have time.

I'll send the rest of the company over the week after you leave.

I wonder what they'll be wearing.

I don't know. Pay the man, will you, Irving?

Yeah, sure. How much do we owe you?

May I? Yes, you may.

And keep the change.

I have a little business to take care of. I'll meet you on deck.

Ok, sister dear.

Hello, Billy. This is good-bye.

Thanks for coming down to see me off.

It's hard saying good-bye like this

after all we've been to each other.

Oh, I know. It's been a lovely 3 days, but I'll be back soon.

Oh, dear, I must go now.

May I walk you up the gangplank?

I'd rather you wouldn't. You understand?

No.

Well, it's just better that way.

Write to me, Billy.

I will. Good-bye, Ellen.

Man: I'll miss you very much, Linda.

I can tell you that knowing you these past few weeks

has been one of the most exciting things that's ever happened to me.

To me, too, John.

Pete!

Ellen honey, I thought I went to the wrong deck.

You haven't much time.

Really? And I had so much to say.

What?

Well, you're gonna be away...

yes, I know, Pete, but what?

And suddenly knowing you're gonna be away

makes me realize my feelings for you,

so I thought I'd... I mean... Ellen honey...

visitors ashore, please.

You'll have to go now. Good-bye.

But, Ellen honey...

you better hurry. Write me what you had to say, huh?

I will. Bye.

I can tell you, Barbara,

that knowing you these past few weeks

has been one of the most exciting things that's ever happened to me.