Amelia Page #4

You know, that woman was right.

- Excuse me?

- I felt the same way when I first met you.

You are much prettier than your pictures.

It all seems rather silly

considering what's happening out there.

Those men, all those families.

Why have I been given so much?

You've earned the spotlight. Enjoy it.

You'll be fine. Just hold on to yourself.

I'm not sure who that is anymore.

She's that girl

from Kansas who says "hooey. "

Distinguished

dignitaries from every corner of the world,

please rise and welcome

Miss Amelia Earhart,

honored guest of President Roosevelt

and the League of American Pilots.

I'd like to toast a world-class pilot

who, at age 15, became the youngest

woman in the world to fly solo.

This year, she's recognized

as Woman Pilot of the Year.

Here's to Elinor Smith,

an inspiration to us all.

Your husband

encourages you to fly across the Atlantic.

My husband wouldn't want me

to fly to N Street.

So, he hasn't actually forbidden you?

Franklin doesn't forbid.

He just feels it's a waste

of my valuable time to learn

since I can't afford to buy a plane.

The wrong Roosevelt got elected.

I did ask about aviation,

but he hasn't decided on the structure yet.

It might be under the Bureau of Commerce.

I think the structure may be less important

than the man chosen to run it.

I'm sorry, my hearing's failing.

I missed the words "or woman"?

This may be one of those rare instances

when the most accomplished

candidate turns out to be male.

Is it a name I know?

Gene Vidal.

I love finding the exception

that proves the rule.

How do you feel about flying at night?

Whoa! There we are,

ladies and gentlemen, champagne.

Champagne to toast the first lady.

Put your hands on the wheel!

It's dual controls. No one'll ever know.

And now, ladies and gentlemen,

I would like to toast to you!

Oh. Dear God!

Good night.

Well, I shall never, ever forget this night.

She seems quite taken with you.

And vice-versa.

Then again, lots of people

are quite taken with you.

If you're referring to Gene,

as I know you are,

I was able to get a word in for him,

to head the Aeronautics Branch.

How did it go?

It's her husband's decision,

but I'm hopeful.

Gene is so fortunate

to have you in his corner, Amelia.

He'll help me and I'm helping him.

You do something to me

Something that simply mystifies me

Tell me

Why should it be

You have the power to hypnotize me

Transcontinental was too ambitious.

Too many hops, too tough on the ladies.

But the shuttle,

Washington, New York, Boston,

we think it's the future.

Will you go there with us?

What on earth would you need me for?

You're the most

famous woman in America, that's what for.

You know, I can see it now.

You on the poster with Gene,

a legendary athlete at West Point,

two events at the Olympics,

a top pilot who's gonna be running

the skies for Roosevelt when he wins.

Thanks, Paul.

I think you've even talked me out of it.

Do, do that voodoo that you do so well...

May I ask you a question?

That woman over there.

She's beautiful.

You're the only woman I know

who points out other beautiful women.

Lovely legs,

unlike mine.

No, I'm sure that's not true.

That's why you wear trousers?

No.

And all this while I thought you just

wanted to be one of the boys.

I may have, at one time, but not anymore.

Was that Amelia Earhart?

Sixth floor, please.

Gore!

I couldn't wait

for your visit this weekend.

Lewis. Lewis.

Help! Tiger, tiger!

Ah. The wallpaper.

Coming, Gore.

It's okay.

Do you know

why I papered this room like this?

No. But I wish you hadn't.

It's because I'm very,

very afraid of jungles.

So, when I find myself worrying about it,

I test my courage by coming into this room

and pretending I'm in the deepest,

darkest part of Africa.

In a jungle so thick,

I can't even see the sky above.

And I start to feel better right away

because I looked my fear right in the face.

Miss Earhart?

Yes?

Could you please marry my father?

Then I'll never be afraid

of anything ever again.

Aw.

I'm already married to Mr. Putnam.

Why can't you be married

to Mr. Putnam and my father?

I put together one month in Europe.

Had to close some foreign licensing deals,

open new markets.

When are you leaving?

Well, the thing is, I'd like you to come.

I don't see how I could.

Well, I've already spoken to the promoters.

They're willing to switch

some of the lecture dates, just for us.

Well, it's not just that.

There's my work on the shuttle.

I've just started as Gene's consultant

at the Aeronautics Branch.

Normally I'd be worried

about leaving you here alone,

but I suppose

that won't be a problem, will it?

What are you trying to say?

Gene, here in our house, when I am here,

is one thing. When I am not here,

- I can't have it.

- I understand.

I can't have it.

Hello?

I found something you'd written.

Quite beautiful.

"To touch your hand

and see your face today is joy.

"Your casual presence

in a room recalls the stars

"that watched us as we lay.

"I mark you in the moving crowd

and see again those stars

"a warm night lent us long ago.

"We loved so then, we love so now. "

Thank you so much for writing that.

Even though I'd never seen it.

At the time, I...

George?

George.

Thank you.

How are you?

I wondered if you

were avoiding me a little or...

Just very, very busy.

I'm leaving for Indiana.

Edward Elliott of Purdue wants me to build

a Women's Careers Department there.

That's a wonderful idea, especially now.

What's special about now?

You don't read the papers?

Not unless someone makes me.

Well, someone should.

They're all saying

you took recklessly dangerous solo flights

for no earthly purpose other than publicity,

meaning money.

They also harp on a growing list of

products you commercially endorse.

How thoughtless of me

to be doing all this in a society

where no one else is interested in making

money, present company included.

People viewing you as Lady Lindy,

America's sweetheart of the skies,

the wife, mother, daughter

they all wish they'd had, would be helpful.

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for not being defensive.

I've decided I'm resigning as your

consultant at the Aeronautics Branch.

The public linking of our names does more

harm to that image of mine

than everything else put together.

And you, of all people,

should know that whatever I do,

I do so that I can fly.

And I want to fly that beautiful

bird as far as it will take me.

I'm going to fly around the world, Gene.

It can't be done.

Well, I'm going to try.

And I'm going home.

To George.

You can't mean that.

Race you to New York City.

Well, are you going to tell me your

surprise, or do I need to be physical?

Boy, that's exactly what I want.

Come on, G.P., tell me.

If you're serious about this

flying-around-the-world nonsense,

then it might be handy

to have a plane to fly in.

Except it would have to be an Electra,

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