Anything Goes Page #2

- Sure. You said...

And see that he has

a couple of songs to sing, huh?

- But Bill...

- I know, I know...

you think the people are coming in

to see me...

but we can't just have him standing around.

- You owe me this dance.

- Daphne, is this our dance?

Well, come... Pardon me.

Would you hold these for after?

- Thank you.

- Bill, listen. Bill!

Bill.

Yeah.

Those crazy kids,

they can't get enough of me.

- Where's Bill?

- Dancing.

- He's a great talent.

- Yes, he...

As long as you're careful

what songs he sings.

- His range isn't too good, you know.

- His range?

Yeah. But don't misunderstand me,

I think he's amazing...

for someone who's been around

as long as he has.

You know, I think his name should be

right below mine.

- But you said that...

- Oh, it's not that I care...

but you know how sensitive

a million fans can be.

- But you said...

- And you'll probably want me...

to sing all the ballads for you.

But I know that you'll take care of Pops

with something.

He's a great talent.

We'd better be taking off. Tallulah.

Yeah, right.

Let's be careful about our leading lady, huh?

We mustn't get anyone

who clashes with my personality.

This show is going to be great fun.

- Good night, Victor.

- Good night.

Good night!

You all set with Junior?

- Perfect.

- Great.

Thank you.

Really, at this hour. Disgusting!

Really!

Evening, stranger.

Good evening.

I'm sorry.

In olden days a glimpse of stocking

Was looked on as something shocking

Now, heaven knows

Anything goes

Good authors, too

Who once knew better words

Now only use three letter words

Writing prose

Anything goes

The world has gone mad today

And good's bad today

And black's white today

And day's night today

When most guys today

That women prize today

Are just silly gigolos

So if romance is what you're cravin'

Don't sit on your hands behavin'

Like Eskimos

Anything goes

When wrestlers go to drama classes

To learn how to please the masses

On TV shows

Anything goes

And when the craze for dancing's spreadin'

Until even Grandpa's treadin'

On Grandma's toes

Anything goes

Consider the books we got

The new looks we got

The fool fads we got

The mad ads we got

The crazy games we've got

The ladies' names we've got

For each hurricane that blows

Hey, all you Jills and you Joes

Get yourself up on your toes

It's apropos

So anything goes

This kid great or is she great?

She's great. Who is she, anyhow?

I don't know. Patsy somebody or other.

"Patsy Blair."

Come in, Sybil.

I have a confession: I'm not Sybil.

My name is Bill Benson.

Yes, I know.

Imagine meeting you here.

In a spot like this, some people like to say,

"It's a small world."

Won't you sit...

- Take this.

- No, no thanks, I've been sitting out front.

I want to tell you something:

You were just wonderful.

Coming from you, that's...

It is a small world, isn't it?

Yeah, and I'd like to make it smaller,

too, because...

I'd like to talk you into

doing a show with me.

I think I'll sit down.

How come you've never been on Broadway?

I've been living abroad for quite a while.

That's good for their side,

but it's bad for ours.

You're going to do your show in New York?

Sure.

I'm afraid I couldn't, then.

Maybe I didn't make myself quite clear

or something. This is the lead in the show.

It's a wonderful part.

I can't go home.

I mean...

Oh, hi, darling.

Full house tonight, honey. Great audience.

Thanks, honey. Mr. Benson,

this is my father.

Evening, stranger.

- How are you?

- Fine.

Out in the audience there tonight,

he couldn't even remember your name.

What do you mean?

Funny coincidence, but your father

had the seat right next to me.

Yeah. Yes, I did.

Honey, you were never better.

When you made that turn,

when you come in...

Dad.

How did you happen to be sitting

next to Mr. Benson?

Just one of those crazy, mixed-up things.

It certainly was. Gee, I had no idea

I was coming here tonight.

I was supposed to go to this dinner party...

and then I got a call that the hostess is ill...

and the dinner party is off, and then...

a messenger showed up...

with a ticket for the show.

Just one of those

crazy, mixed-up things, huh?

I hope they're not

still waiting dinner for me.

Man, that soup's gonna be rigid.

Thanks. I knew you were a regular.

- How could you do this?

- I'm your father, ain't I?

When I heard that Bill Benson was in town

and needed a leading lady...

I thought I'd do him a favor

and let him look at you.

The lady says no.

He's doing the show in America.

- I know he is, honey.

- You do?

I decided it's time we go back home.

Dad.

You see, my steel interests have kept me

pretty well tied up here in Europe.

But now I figure that they can run alone.

I got everything all straightened out.

If you still want me, Mr. Benson,

you have yourself a leading lady.

- Do I? How soon do you close here?

- Day after tomorrow.

Wonderful, just wonderful.

Now we're in business, huh?

So long, you stranger.

Cheerio, Bill.

Say, look, I've got to fly to Paris

to meet Ted Adams.

Why don't you join us at Le Havre,

and then we'll catch the boat for the States?

Who is Ted Adams?

Thank you. Thank you, you are a doll!

I'll see you on the boat.

Thank you very much, Mr. Benson.

Good luck, Patsy.

Nice fellow. He's gonna get us back home.

Oh, Dad.

Are you sure it's safe for you to go home?

Of course, it is.

Honey, you're dealing with a genius.

Why, I've got everything worked out, too.

It's going to be just fine.

Thank you, darling.

Bill's gonna flip when he learns

I signed you for the lead in our show.

- Flip?

- Jump for joy.

Yes.

I'm sure glad I came to Paris.

And I'm so excited about going to America.

You have promised to take me

to so many wonderful places.

It will take us years.

I'm in no hurry.

You know, it's funny,

when I look at you, I...

I think I'd better get out to my table.

I left word at the hotel to bring Bill over

as soon as he arrived.

He should be here now.

You Americans are so funny.

- Why?

- Life is for to enjoy.

You always think of

business, business, business.

Yeah.

You're all set to do the number

in English, aren't you?

- All set.

- Good.

'Cause I want Pops

to understand everything.

He will.

Well, kill the people, honey.

Kill the people? What have they done?

Well...

Bye.

- Well!

- Hi.

Welcome aboard, partner.

Did you have a nice trip?

Fine. Say, what's this nightclub bit anyhow?

They didn't give me a chance

to unpack or anything.

- Practically shanghaied me down here.

- You'll see.

This way, Monsieur Adams.

S'il vous plat, Monsieur.

You seem to have been this route before.

Yeah, well, it's a relief from the museums.

How was London?

Simply wizard.

I found a big surprise over there.

You're going to find a big surprise here.

If I do say so myself,

I think I turned a tricky bit of business.

Never mind that now.

Why, you just arrived in Paris.

You funny Americans.

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