The Bellboy

Hello. Allow me to introduce myself.

I am Jackie Mulchen,

the executive producer in charge of all productions here at Paramount.

And before showing this picture, I thought I should at least explain.

The motion picture you're about to see isn't the run-of-the-mill film fare

that has been presented to the movie going public of late.

It's quite easy making this type of picture,

filled with love, emotion and tears.

And of course, we could easily make the space...

...violence...

...and horror films that are enjoyed by many peoples of the world.

But we chose to make what you're about to see.

A film based on fun.

And it's just a little different insofar as there is no story and no plot.

That's right. I said no story, no plot.

It is actually a series of silly sequences.

Or you might say it is a visual diary

of a few weeks in the life of a real nut.

And it's real silly.

Oh, put it on. Show it to 'em. Put it on!

This is Walter Winchell reporting,

and this is Miami Beach at night.

The nights here are the same as anywhere else.

No sun.

This is the same Miami Beach, daytime.

It is just waking up, rubbing the sand out of its palms,

ready for another "let's be pretty for the tourists" day,

a day that could never get started

without the people who provide the services

that are required in order that the visitor is satisfied.

The people who serve are the real backbone,

the people who serve and work in order that you might pay...

... that is, play.

Company... halt!

And of course, there are chefs, chambermaids, clerks, hostesses,

waiters, doormen, bartenders, waitresses,

musicians and entertainers.

But these men are the real unsung heroes of a hotel,

the men who have no real direction.

They are called on day and night, for anything,

from burping babies to walking the dog.

These are the men who are almost always called upon

for services above and beyond the call of duty.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I call them men,

but everyone else calls for... the bellboy.

As the bellboys break ranks, they all know where to go and what to do.

That is, most of them.

How are you?

Here, Stanley. Get everything out of the trunk.

George, come help me.

Hello? Hello?

Hello, Mr Hartman. How are you?

- Yes, we... - I need a couple of guys...

Yes, we have your trunks.

I can't hear very well. What did you say?

Oh, yes, of course.

We've got beautiful accommodations. I'm sure you'll be happy with them.

We'd be delighted to see you. Yes.

Yes, thank you. Goodbye.

- I'm Mr Carter. I have a reservation. - Yes, sir, Mr Carter. Sign here, please.

It's nice to have you with us again.

Unfortunately, I can't stay too long. This has to be a hit-and-run vacation.

We certainly hope you enjoy your stay. Front boy!

Mr Carter is in Room 625.

We certainly hope you enjoy your stay, Miss Winkly.

Front boy!

Miss Winkly is in Room 626.

It's so nice to see you again, Mrs Hartong. Let me help you.

You're very lucky. We've been having wonderful weather, Mrs Hartong.

Here we go, that's it. Easy.

That's it now.

Boy, open that bag and hang those things up in the closet.

Well, if it isn't Mrs Hartong back with us again.

I hope it isn't because of dieting again.

Don't you fret. We'll do all we can.

But you'll have to stay away from the candy.

- I know, I know. - Good.

Clerk, the key to Room 988 for Mrs Hartong, please.

I'm sure you'll be very happy in the new wing, Mrs Hartong.

I'd like to leave a forwarding address.

Certainly.

Two weeks certainly did fly by, Mrs Hartong.

They certainly did.

- You look wonderful. - Thank you.

You kept away from the candy.

- Goodbye, Mr Novak. Thank you. - Goodbye.

Move that car over. Pull it over, that's it.

Now move the other one! What a day I've put in.

Oh, Mrs Hartong, I didn't recognise you.

You look crazy. I mean, great.

Thank you, Carl. Has my uncle's car arrived yet?

Not yet, Mrs Hartong. I'll call and check.

Thank you.

Mrs Hartong is right here.

Mrs Hartong, your uncle asked if you would please wait.

He'll be here in 20 minutes.

- That'll be fine. I'll wait. - All right.

Mrs Hartong said it'll be fine. Thank you.

- Would you care to sit here? - Thank you.

Stanley, you've been at this for 40 minutes. Get going, will you?

I don't mind you helping the guys. But you've been here for over an hour.

Get back to the bell desk. On the double!

Stanley!

- I don't get it. - Get what?

This kid loves his work.

Now you've got that done, please be good enough... Let me rephrase that.

To keep you out of mischief, set up the seats for the motion picture tonight.

Stanley, we don't talk back. Get along, get along.

What is it? I've never seen you laugh so hard.

I've got Stanley on theatre seating duty.

Alone? How long has he been in there?

I just sent him. It'll take two or three days.

- Let's go and watch. - OK. Let's go.

He's fast.

Mr Novak, I'm so excited. I've never seen a movie star up close before.

Enjoy yourself.

It's Jerry Lewis.

Mother used to take me to see him when I was a kid.

He'll be here in a moment.

Be sure that all the accommodations are exactly as he ordered.

Whatever you do, be pleasant.

There he is. Places, everybody. Places.

- No autographs, please. - Stand back, folks.

Stand back. No autographs.

Hold it. Hold it. Hold it.

- Is this where we register? - Yes, sir. Right this way.

Hold it. Hold it!

Hold it. Back. Hold it.

Hold it. Hold it!

Stop with the brushing.

We've been together a long time.

I've asked you many things and you've come through for me.

Now I'm asking you to hold it. Stop pushing, stop rushing, just hold it.

We're all adults and I'll expect you all to conduct yourselves as an adult will.

Hold it. I've never asked you this but I'm asking you now, simply, purely,

hold it!

I'm a nervous wreck. Let me have a cigarette.

- Thank you. A light? - Yes, sir.

All right. All right. All right!

Hold it.

Stop with the brushing. Another cigarette, please.

I'll smoke it dry.

Mr Lewis, we're all excited about your appearance at the Fontainebleau.

We should be used to celebrities by now. We've had some of the big ones staying.

Wrong Way Corrigan.

Ma Perkins.

And don't forget Bill Holden's aunt.

Bill Holden's aunt. Yes.

I would like very much, if you don't mind, to get to my room as soon as possible.

- Did you have a pleasant journey? - Fine.

He's so funny.

This is the private entrance to the hotel.

Your suite is on the fifth floor and totally secluded. I'm sure you'll like it.

That's wonderful.

- He's always good for a laugh. - He sure is funny.

I would like the seclusion and privacy.

I had a terrible mishap a week ago in the family. An aunt died and...

Nothing like a laugh!

He sure is funny!

- Would you care to register, Mr Lewis? - I'd like to register and go to the room.

All right!

I need another card.

It's all right. You may register in your suite. This way.

Thank you very much. I...

Back, back!

Back!

We're gonna go in the elevator and we're gonna go single file like nice people.

- Remember, hold it. Leon? - Yes, chief?

- Who are all these people? - They all work for you.

Who's the guy with the straw hat?

He's the guy that tells you who we are.

That's good. I wouldn't have known. I got such a bunch of people.

This is a very nice room. Where's the bed? Oh, it's the elevator.

Wait, don't push.

That's it. Just file in.

Move to your left. That's it. Now let me get in. Let me get into the side.

That's it. Get off. You're stepping on my suede...

Will you stop with the brushing?

I'm awfully sorry, Ben. These people are just so overanxious.

I appreciate it. You've got to have your staff.

I've got a barber and a gardener and people assisting me.

When I do the shows I try my best to do what I can to perform

and I need the elements and all of these people function for me...

Stop brushing.

- Are you thinking what I'm thinking? - Yeah.

But there couldn't be two of them. Right?

Right. Hey, Stanley couldn't be a Clark Kent, could he?

Don't be silly.

But he could be a Lamont Cranston.

Bell captain.

He didn't? I'm sorry, sir. Yes, sir, right away.

Front boy.

That brown rawhide bag goes up to the Lewis entourage. On the double.

Stanley. On the double!

- There you are. - For me, Mr Berle.

Yes, ma'am. There are a lot of autograph hounds.

Mr Berle, my little daughter sings.

She sings every time the neighbours come over. What should I do?

Move.

Deliver this to Milton Berle right away.