White Christmas (1954) Edit

A chance to give the nicest Christmas gift he'll ever get

A few years more, I was saying to Edie the other evening,

A great guy and a great entertainer, Bob Wallace!

A little entertainment for the men, sir. Tonight's Christmas Eve.

A little mascara and still breathing, you ran them at me.

A phony?

A real Christmas Eve show,

A train on which we had tickets.

About show business and guinea pigs,

Absolutely necessary.

After all, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to you, Bob,

Al, what's this gonna set us back?

Albert, did you get the notice drawn up?

All aboard!

All about how you're playing Santa Claus to the old man, you know.

All I want to do is go on your show and make a little pitch. OK?

All I'm saying is, when you've been around show business

All right, fellas. From the top.

All right, kids, find your rooms, get settled.

All right, kids, take it from the top once again.

All right, let's keep it going. That's good.

All right.

All right. Fine, OK, swell.

All right. They didn't go to college. They didn't go to Smith.

All that snow and the fir trees and the clean fresh air and...

All that underwear!

An announcement, and I want you all to be the first to know.

An old pal from Army days,

And carry you to safety, don't think, don't pause, don't hesitate a moment,

And certainly a trip like this is no bargain.

And eventually you find out things you wish you hadn't.

And from now on, you can do your dirty work yourself.

And getting things back to where they were yesterday.

And he's gonna tell you about it in his own special way.

And he's trying to hold us up for $200.

And I can't stall him much longer.

And I never saw anything look so wonderful in my whole life.

And I picked up the handbills for the new show.

And I think there's a letter for you, General.

And I want you to fall in at attention

And I'd at least have time to go out and get a massage or something.

And I'll be able to take it easy like old Tom."

And if she'll have me, we'll get married. We'll settle down.

And if that wasn't enough,

And if you don't give him everything you've got,

And if you only spend five minutes a day with each kid, that's 45 minutes,

And it gives us a chance, you see, sir, to test new material.

And its effect on children's teeth.

And let me spend the night out here in a drafty old club car.

And let's keep it quiet. This is kind of a personal thing.

And look at the rest of your appearance. You're a disgrace to the outfit.

And make a pitch to the guys myself. What do you think of it?

And now it's a great privilege to present my special guest,

And on top of that, we sneaked our bags out of our room.

And somebody runs up and offers to pick you up

And that they were in town with the big show.

And that's the same as being lonely and miserable, except it's worse.

And the minute Phil and I saw it, we decided it was ideal. Didn't we, Phil?

And they thought we were in love with each other.

And we wouldn't have to announce our engagement

And with these two hands I'm...

And you can watch the television.

And you do find me gay, amusing, good company, fun to be with?

And you might if Benny did. As simple as that.

And you're Phil Davis, and you're Mr. Wallace.

And you're unhappy, too, and when you're unhappy, I'm unhappy.

And, well, it was just wonderful of you.

And, yeah, we'll put the old boy on himself,

Anything specific?

Anytime I can do anything for you, anytime, any place,

Anytime you and Judy are available.

Apparently, there's quite a bit about show business I don't understand.

Are you crazy? We'll be taking a bow down at the jailhouse. Come on.

Are you interested in families or children

Are you kidding? Pay off a chiseling rat like that?

As long as I have, you just get used to people working angles, that's all.

At ease, General.

At least enough guys to let him know he's not forgotten.

Attention!

Be realistic. Who could you find up here to get yourself engaged to?

Because I have something I want you to do for me.

Because it's good business. You can't leave everything up to fate.

Because Judy and Phil's engagement was phony.

Because you're a miserable, lonely, unhappy man.

Before you push us and plus us right out of show business?

Believe me, it's for your own good.

Benny didn't want to take advantage of an old Army friendship.

Benny didn't write the letter, my sister did.

Besides, now that I'm taken care of,

Besides, there'll be six inches of snow tonight. We'll be full up tomorrow.

Betty and Bob, yeah.

Betty, about yesterday, if I said anything, I didn't mean it.

Betty, honey, are you asleep?

Betty, honey, are you asleep?

Betty, that was Bob. He's waiting to rehearse in the dining room.

Betty!

Blue.

Bob Wallace and Phil Davis are out front to catch your act.

Bob, I was just thinking... Hi. I was...

Bob, it wouldn't be too hard to

Bob, would you like to dance?

Bob, you don't understand one thing.

Bob. All right, Bob, the girls are in jam. We'll have to help them.

Boy, what I went through for you, sponsors, network,

Boy, you've mixed things up beautifully, you have.

Break your arm, your ankle or your neck, but don't break anything valuable.

Brother, you laid a Vermont volleyball!

Brown.

But a janitor!

But because if I don't get something to eat, you won't go to sleep.

But daylight's beginning to glimmer.

But don't you think we ought to kiss or something?

But he didn't, did he?

But I didn't think I was going to create a Frankenstein.

But I finally got it squared away just the way you wanted it.

But I pulled a few strings, got you and Mr. Davis on the 1:00 train.

But I think bringing your show up here is just one of the nicest...

But I think you'll find the price is right.

But I work alone. I do a single.

But I'm scared stiff when I get anywhere close to it myself" kind.

But in case you and Phil are worried about the welfare

But sexy, sexy.

But that wasn't really very realistic.

But the kind of girls you and I meet in this business,

But there must be enough guys in New England alone

But there must be something. Should we both be blondes?

But there's no other way to reach the men in a hurry.

But there's no use getting all upset with just a simple little kiss.

But there's really a lot to be said for leisure.

But they'd better not.

But you might get yourself in an awful jam. Why should you?

But you've got to get out tonight.

But, honestly, after you get to know him, he's almost endurable.

By the way, the water's fine. Why don't you take a little plunge?

Can I see you a minute?

Can we have some club sandwiches?

Can you imagine Freckle Face having sisters as cute as that?

Captain Wallace, who's responsible

Captain, you could do one little tiny favor for me.

Car for Columbia Inn this way.

Cast and crew get ten days off with pay.

Certainly too bad General Waverly couldn't have been here

Champagne?

Christianas and the stemming and the platzing and the schussing.

Come now, I admit I was a little carried away and everything,

Come on now. You'd better hurry.

Come on, Bob, I think this will work.

Come on, let's go.

Come on, Phil.

Come on. Come on. Go on. You go back to the office and stall the sheriff.

Did you know the boys are planning to put this whole show on television?

Different kinds of food make for different kinds of dreams.

Do you know whether he made that phone call to New York or not, Emma?

Do you mind if I say something just for the record?

Do you remember Benny Haynes, the old mess sergeant?

Don't go straggling all over the stage.

Don't just stand there. How do I get off?

Don't let the general anywhere near that television set. You get me?

Don't worry, Bob. I'll keep him away from that television set

Don't worry, I've already told them we'd have to cancel.

Don't worry. We'll be in touch. Come on.

Don't you think putting the show on will do it?

Don't you want to sit down?

Dressing room. Look, I'll tell you what.

Ed, Ed, I know it's a long shot,

Emma said she left some sandwiches down in the snack bar.

Emma, I'll make my own decisions.

Emma?

Emma? Could you put in a long distance call for me?

Especially when you don't know what you're talking about.

Ever since the day we became producers, you were a changed man.

Every available space on this train is occupied.

Everybody gets an extra week's pay and you get a bonus, Al.

Everybody grab his own suitcases. Let's not get mixed up now.

Everybody's got an angle.

Everything in remodeling this place!

Everything's fine here. Carol had the mumps..."

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Excuse me, I'm sorry.

Excuse me, Judy. It's for you from Betty.

Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I'm on KP.

Excuse me.

Figure a fellow ought to hold off on horseshoes

Fine, fine. All right, kids, take a rest.

Fine, sir.

Fine, thank you. I have a table all ready for you, sir.

First you, and then you, and then you again.

Folks, I have an announcement to make.

For holding a show in this advanced area?

For the fellows who live in the New England area, but remember this,

Forty five minutes going to be enough?

Freckle Face Haynes, the dog faced boy?

Fresh out of the Pentagon.

From Boston, Philadelphia and New York. Now, can you handle it OK?

From that day on, I haven't had one minute I could call my own.

From the old man's outfit to fill a town this size.

Gee whiz, Bob, I only did it for your own good.

Gee, they'll go wild. Nicest Christmas present anybody ever had.

General Waverly, we want you to know that you needn't feel obligated.

General Waverly!

General Waverly! A janitor!

Gentlemen, either you have tickets or you haven't tickets.

Get your rehearsal costumes on. We start rehearsals right after breakfast.

Gets around to what's left to be gotten, what's left to be gotten won't be worth

Getting whatever it is you've got left.

Give me a nice clear tone. Let me hear it.

Give me one reason, one good reason,

Good for you.

Good night.

Good, but remember, strictly off the record.

Good.

Good. I'm expecting Eddy Harrison, too. Show him to the table.

Goodbye, Bob. Good luck. I hope you have great success with the show.

Goodbye.

Gosh, I hope I can take the electric blanket back.

Got a nice open hearth job here with some Vermont logs burning briskly.

Got me crazy. I don't know...

Grandpa, the battery's dead on the Jeep. It's stuck...

Grandpa!

Great change of pace, just what we need.

Having been a non CO entitles you not to wear neckties.

Having some laughs.

He always was a good looking kid.

He asked them to take a look and give you some advice.

He probably figured

He sunk everything, his pension, his life savings,

He won't think it's some kind of an angle?

He'll have you standing inspection night and day.

He's been out of the country for three months.

He's in my office with a warrant to arrest both of you.

He's pretty funny in living rooms, kind of has a fair voice, you know, and I...

He's telling me that they can't use me. No place for me.

He's tough, just what this sIoppy outfit needs.

Here we go.

Here, grab the cow,

Here. Let's drink to their happiness.

Here's the laundry, Emma.

Hey, Betty. How about some exercise? Come on.

Hey, if this keeps up, we'll practically be in laws before the dance is over.

Hey, Johnny, get the kids for a dress rehearsal, will you?

Hey, listen, men, when I give you the signal,

Hey, wait a minute. What's this gonna cost?

Hey, we're a smash. Let's take a bow.

Hey, whatever happened to paying the $200?

Hey! Hey, Bob, Betty, Judy, come here.

Hey! Merry Christmas!

Hi, Betty. Have you seen Bob?

Hi.

Hi. OK.

Hold this just a minute.

Hold your fire, men. I'm coming through.

Holy smoke, I'm really on the boil! I got the mail right here,

Honey, I got a flash right back for you. She's in there with the champ.

Honey, we'll get them to you. Would you please go? The taxi is coming.

Honey, you look beautiful tonight. He'll be crazy about you.

Hot buttered rum, light on the butter, snow.

How am I going...?

How are we gonna get in touch with all the fellows?

How are you gonna get a whole division up here by Christmas Eve?

How are you?

How can a guy that ugly have the nerve to have sisters?

How could you be stupid enough to try a stunt like this?

How could you do such a thing?

How could you have sent all my suits to the cleaners?

How did you know?

How do you like that? Even little Judy there's got an angle going.

How does it sound?

How terrible could it be for a few days?

Howdy. I was just going over this Blessings number.

However, if you care to purchase tickets,

Hurry up now. You haven't got much time to get ready.

Hurry up, kids. Check in the lobby for your room numbers.

I almost lose my life trying to catch a train. I know...

I always love sleeping on trains.

I am not satisfied with the conduct of this division.

I can offer you a fairly wide choice. Any room in the inn, including mine.

I can understand that.

I can't help feeling this is a tactical error.

I can't understand what's wrong with me.

I certainly don't get this. We had space in our names.

I didn't agree. It was his idea.

I didn't say it. Bob Wallace said it. I just heard him.

I don't know how I get mixed up in these things.

I don't know what he's up to, but he's got that

I don't know what you see in this long drink of charged water,

I don't know whether the best things happen while you're dancing

I don't know.

I don't know. It seemed a little icy today.

I don't seem to have them. Maybe you've got them, Bob.

I don't want to do this song. In fact, I'm not sure I want to do the show.

I don't want you to forget it, not that he'll let you.

I dream about a tall cool blonde. Sort of a first sacker type, you know.

I expect a letter from Washington any day now.

I got a feeling I'm not gonna like it.

I got a feeling you're gonna hate it.

I got a job for you to do, if you think you can get one simple thing straight.

I got along very well in the Army without you.

I got an idea they may try to palm off one of those desk jobs on me,

I got some rights, too.

I guess I've always been kind of a silly schoolgirl.

I guess you know by now

I had a little business to take care of.

I have complete confidence in him.

I have the... No, it's...

I have to think about it. Goodbye, Bob.

I hear that television's entered the picture.

I hope he comes down. That'd be awful if he wouldn't.

I hoped you would be. Is everything all right?

I just dropped by to thank you for saving my life.

I just happen to have it with me right here.

I just heard Bob fix it with Ed Harrison. It's a big deal.

I just know on top of all that,

I kept watching you and Bob last night.

I know about business being bad. Go on.

I know exactly what I'm going to dream about tonight.

I know it did, but I just...

I know it sounds crazy, Al, but you're working for crazy people.

I know that knight of yours has slipped off his charger.

I know we always said we'd never break up the act,

I left my... My glasses are in my room.

I listen in on the other phone. I just don't know what to say.

I love the idea of doing something for the old man.

I may come back and... fight for the enemy.

I mean, sir, it's Christmas Eve, sir, and...

I mean, well, if there's anything special you want to do,

I mean, well, we both knew that someday one of us

I mean, when you've got an entertainer, sir,

I mean, you shouldn't mix fairytales with liverwurst and buttermilk.

I read an article just the other day about citrus fruit

I said, "At ease!"

I say what you two need is a good talking to.

I see you've beaten me to it.

I still don't understand it. You mean you brought your whole show up here?

I think it'll be fine, sir. Yes.

I think it's impossible, ridiculous and insane.

I think we took the wrong train.

I think what you're doing for the general

I thought before train time, we'd get a bite to eat

I told you it was his idea. Now, come on. Upsy daisy. Here we go!

I usually don't have any trouble sleeping.

I want to apologize for the way I sounded in Florida.

I want to get Ed Harrison, New York City.

I want to tell you something I haven't even told the womenfolk.

I want to think about it.

I want you to fall in single file on each side of the stage.

I want you to get married. I want you to have nine children.

I want you to know something, Davis.

I want you to know that my sister and I don't play angles.

I want you to step right out, just Iike you used to.

I was just after a little something for a sweet tooth.

I was so busy with other things, I must have sounded like an idiot...

I wish you could. It would be awfully nice.

I won't appear in uniform.

I won't tell the general, you do it your own way,

I wonder whatever gave him the idea.

I would like to read this by myself, but I'm a little anxious.

I wouldn't want you to feel any special obligation in any way.

I, for one, would like a little free advice.

I'd bet my bottom dollar on it.

I'd rather not discuss last night, if you don't mind.

I'll be all right!

I'll be with you in a minute.

I'll call the traffic manager.

I'll come up there myself, bring the camera, the crew, the works.

I'll fix it later. I don't want to miss the Ed Harrison Show.

I'll go and get something to eat. Not because I want something to eat,

I'll go on down to New York, and if I can swing it, I'll get on his show

I'll try, but he's eating me out of business already.

I'm afraid you can't either. We got some business to take care of.

I'm all right, sir. Probably just a small compound fracture, sir.

I'm going down there to Drawing Room A, I'm gonna open up that door,

I'm going to New York and try and square it with Betty.

I'm gonna have you face the general. When I give you the command to march,

I'm holding out for a training command or something overseas.

I'm not even sure you saved my life.

I'm sorry, Ed. Sorry, but that's out.

I'm starting to play trombone a little, too.

I'm terribly sorry, but I'm afraid we won't be able to use you.

I'm thinking of turning in my uniform.

I'm well aware of Captain Wallace's capabilities.

I've been watching those clouds, and there's snow in them.

I've got everything in life I want.

I've kind of written a little song, you see,

Ideal. We looked at this big ski lodge and we said, "Isn't it ideal?

If I have to break my arm.

If I start the introductions,

If I weren't such a mean old biddy, I'd break right down and cry.

If it weren't for him, I wouldn't know how to peel a potato!

If we took a plane, we'd be sitting up all night.

If you could just stall him for just a few minutes.

In your act, it might be a big hit for you.

Is extremely remote, I don't think it's important for us to go on arguing.

Is one of the most decent, unselfish things I've ever heard of.

Is that the weather forecast?

Is this Vermont, New England's winter playground?

Isn't it a wonderful party?

Isn't that fabulous? Wallace and Davis here to see us.

Isn't that true? I say, isn't that true?

Isn't this awful? It's like taking money under false pretenses.

It drains the blood from the head,

It explains everything.

It just shows you how foolish people can be.

It just shows you how foolish people can be.

It must be beautiful this time of year in Vermont, Bob. All that snow?

It should be something unusual, some kind of a novelty...

It shouldn't be too tough

It took 15,000 men to take my place.

It used to be a gristmill and a barn. Now, it's a Tyrolean haunted house.

It was a big day for you. You got a lot of that stuff hung on you. Remember?

It was really so sweet and generous of you.

It was your fault. If we get out of this...

It'd be a cinch. Begging your pardon, sir,

It'll be all right.

It's a funny thing Benny never told us there's so much talent in the family.

It's a great idea. It's half a great idea, anyhow.

It's a little too fast, sir. If we just slow down a little bit, sir.

It's a terrible thing. Fell down the stairs. I tell you it's an awful thing.

It's a wonderful number, honey. Come on. Let's do it. Please, do it.

It's about someone who's very close to all of us,

It's always that she's been a kind of a mother hen...

It's Betty!

It's gonna take five days to put the show on, is it?

It's incredible!

It's just wonderful, darling. I'm so happy for you.

It's love all right, but she's deliberately putting up barriers.

It's probably just a small internal muscular hemorrhage, sir.

It's the craziest thing I ever heard of!

Joe, you know that and I know that, but the general doesn't know it.

Judy, did you read Mother's letter this morning?

Judy, next time, will you talk to me first

Judy, was the tempo a little slow for you right here, honey?

Judy?

Judy.

Judy. Hey, Judy. John. Come on up here.

Just a second, Ed. I want to...

Just happen to have a slam bang finish, sir.

Just like honesty needs a little plus, fate needs a little push.

Just routine, sir.

Just spit in his eye.

Keep a nice straight line when you go out there.

Keep it bubbling now, girls.

Keep it rocking, will you, fellows?

Keep it up there, honey.

Keep the candles up. Keep them way up high.

Kiss... Yes, sir.

Ladies and gentlemen, an impromptu surprise for you.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Haynes Sisters.

Last night she couldn't sleep. Today she won't eat.

Last time I looked. But who are they gonna sing to?

Lay the cast off, and business is bad...

Learn this game of horseshoes. Now, would it?

Let me tell you something, it's kind of dangerous

Let's get off the merry go round. If you got something to say, say it.

Let's go, let's go, we got to get started hanging those d****s.

Let's go.

Let's just say we're doing it for a pal in the Army.

Let's just say we're doing it for an old pal in the Army.

Let's not do the number we rehearsed this afternoon.

Let's run through the Abraham number. Watch the tempo on the last part.

Let's see if I can get focused in here.

Let's set up the next number.

Like Eddy told you, that song is for the 151st Division.

Like that day at Montecatini when Clark came through. You remember?

Listen, all right, kids, come on up here. I want the boys in the back.

Listen, keep this under your hat, will you?

Listen, Sheriff, I haven't got all night to wait here while you eat free food.

Look pretty good?

Look, Betty, I've got no time for games today.

Look, Bob, I still don't know too much

Look, I don't think I'm right for this song.

Look, it would only be temporary?

Look, Mr. Wallace, before you go any further, I must tell you,

Look, why don't you go all out? Put the whole show on TV?

Looking at the sisters of Freckle Face Haynes, the dog faced boy.

Looks like I've got to scoot. Could I see you later tonight maybe?

Looks like our work's cut out for us.

Looks like you're on active duty.

Luigi, show these gentlemen to their table.

Makes a fellow feel a little shaky to hold up there all alone

Mandy

Mandy

Matter of fact, I'd like to see you come back myself.

Matter of fact, it's worse than that. I own this hotel.

Maybe Betty's hair should go a shade darker?

Maybe she can help you. But the big thing is

Maybe you'd sleep better if you had something to eat.

Me, sir. It was my idea, sir.

Me? You crazy? I saw you put them in your pocket.

Merry Christmas!

Might not be bad at that, you know.

Miss Haynes, if you're ever under a falling building

Mother hen's gonna stick pretty close to the coop.

Move that lumber over, fellas.

Mr. Davis told us you insisted on giving us the tickets,

Mr. Herring, this is Miss Lennis.

Mr. Wallace was just saying how remarkable it was

Mr. Wallace, as the chance of our seeing each other again

Mr. Wallace, do you have any suggestions for the act?

Mr. Wallace, how can we ever thank you?

Much, much better.

My dear partner, when what's left of you

My friend and I are guests. We came up for the snow.

My housekeeper, Miss Emma Allen. My granddaughter, Susan Waverly.

Never kid a kidder, son.

No, but if there was one thing I learned in the Army, it was to be positive,

No, General, this is a private war. Don't do anything.

No, honey, I'm not hungry.

No, honey, you couldn't get them. They're too big.

No, no, no, no. I can't make it. I'm gonna be very busy here.

No, no, no, no. We don't want to cause you any trouble.

No, no, no. I mean a mature man. One with talent and experience.

No, not that old rug routine.

No, sir, not yet. They'll be on in about 15 minutes.

No, you wouldn't do this to me.

No.

No. Bob wouldn't be involved in a thing like that. I'm sure you're wrong.

No. Just keep plugging away.

No. No, I'm a little too young for that sort of thing.

Nobody connected with the show is getting anything out of it,

Nobody signed a contract.

Not as flashy as Toots Shor's probably,

Not interested in getting married, settling down, raising a family.

Not Light Horse Harry. "Advance, advance, never retreat."

Not until it's absolutely necessary.

Nothing at all. Except what we're offering you,

Now, are you gonna sing this song or not?

Now, get this straight. I want the whole show up here in three days.

Now, if I have ham and cheese on rye like that,

Now, it would only last two or three weeks at the worst. At the most, I mean.

Now, let me see. $97.24.

Now, promise you won't say anything important till I get back. Bye, now.

Now, that didn't hurt too much, did it?

Now, we agreed to let them finish their show first.

Now, will you let the rest of my life alone?

Now, you're talking. If we could get something really big.

Of a certain Vermont innkeeper, you needn't be.

Of course not.

Of course not. Nobody thinks that. Well, look, let me figure this out.

Of course you are. Lays great for you. Come on, now, let's try it.

Of course, you know it means over $200,000 worth of free publicity

Of course, you've always been active, but in time...

Of course, you've got plenty of time to be amusing,

Of getting people to come into this place.

Of Major General Tom Waverly. I hope a lot of you guys were listening,

Of the caliber of Captain Wallace, sir...

Oh, boy!

Oh, man, I wasn't about to turn this down.

Oh, man, I wasn't about to turn this down.

Oh, no. You're not gonna start again with that life saving bit.

Oh, well. OK, Dynamite, we'll give it whirl.

OK, Bob. You can depend on me. Let's see, break the arm...

OK, Byron.

OK, Mr. Wallace. This way.

OK. Say, if you want us for anything in New York,

Old Tom.

On stage, girls! On stage. Finale.

Or both of us would want to be free.

Or hear a great singer like Captain Wallace, sir.

Or should she maybe change the style? A little more off the face?

Or whether they just happen in Vermont...

Otherwise, let's get to work. I got a lot of details here to take care of.

Our tickets aren't good until tomorrow.

Our trunks, our phonograph and the recording.

Pardon me. Well, how's your voice? You all right?

People don't expect a major general to carry firewood.

Phil, if you'd seen the look in his eyes

Phil, let me tell you something.

Phil, when are you gonna learn girls like that are a dime a dozen?

Phil! Phil!

Phony engagements and messing around with people's lives.

Pigs, we can get for you. I'm not so sure about people.

Pine Tree. Coming in to Pine Tree.

Play Blue Skies. Anything.

Please, don't quote me the price when I haven't got the time.

Please, sir, don't bother. If you'll just heIp me back to the bungaIow,

Plenty of schmaltz, lots of heart.

Point at that phony arm, and I'd melt and go along!

Private Davis, sir.

Private first class, sir.

Put me down!

Put the show on the whole network right from Pine Tree. Play it up big.

Put your bags backstage.

Putting those knights up on white horses.

Ready to run through the Choreography number.

Real schmaltz, I think they called it.

Remember, kids, hold those candles up good and high for me, aren't you?

Remember, then, your objective is Pine Tree, Vermont.

Rodgers & Hammerstein look again.

Say, have the Haynes Sisters been on yet?

Say, I was sure surprised to get Benny's letter today. I didn't know...

See you later.

Seems like they thought you and I were serious about each other.

Seems like they thought you and I were serious about each other.

Seems they were trying to figure out some way

Seems they were trying to figure out some way

Sergeant, take me to headquarters immediately.

She figured you'd never come to see us if we asked you,

She'll never get involved with anyone until I'm married

She'll never leave the roost until I'm taken care of.

She's a real slow mover.

She's always felt that she's mother hen and I'm her little chick.

Should be a very good show tonight.

Should be beautiful this time of the year in Vermont,

Show him the tickets, buster.

Since you saved my life, you decided you had the right to run it.

Sister, this is the place. We is loaded here.

Sitting on that porch, rocking away, while we put in a full day's work.

So that the little chick could...

So we don't get a whole division.

So you know something? You still haven't eaten anything.

So, thank you. Thank you, Phil Davis, from the bottom of my heart.

Some of you men are under the impression

Some pointers on that Sister number.

Someday, the right girl is gonna come along,

Something we could do together. Want to try it from the release?

Sometimes I wish the wall had fallen on me.

Speaking of families,

Stick your nose in other people's business

Stop the Jeep, Sergeant.

Sure, but I feel the same way about my cocker spaniel.

Sure, I know about that, but on Christmas Eve

Sure, sure, it's all right. I'm fine.

Sure, sure. Ed Harrison, television. Radio City, gee.

Sure. We wouldn't be any good as generals.

Surely you knew that everybody's got a little larceny operating in them.

Surprise! What brings you here?

Synchronize your watches then for Operation Waverly.

Take it over on the other side.

Taxi!

Television. Ed Harrison. I'm gonna go put a call in to him now.

Tell him the girls have to finish the show or something.

Tell me what you want to dream about, I'll know what to give you.

Tell me, brainstorm, what do you think would be a novelty up here in Vermont?

Tell me, where are you kids going to stay in New York?

Ten hut!

Ten hut!

Thank you all.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir. I wouldn't want to faint in front of the women, sir.

Thank you. Thank you.

That always helps.

That Benny Haynes' sisters should have eyes... I mean, blue eyes.

That does it. That's the last time I'm gonna dig up a date for him.

That goes around throwing myself at a man, do you?

That he's being replaced by a new commanding general

That is a shame, but we're leaving tomorrow, anyway.

That is, she just said...

That sergeant will be a private in the morning.

That sounds very Vermont y.

That you didn't care to come to the show tonight.

That'll be some time, sir.

That'll make him a pathetic figure from coast to coast.

That's a direction he's never taken in his entire life.

That's a good one!

That's funny, Bob. I never heard you open up like that before.

That's great, Johnny.

That's much better.

That's not a very nice Christmas present, is it,

That's not the way back to headquarters.

That's quite an act you kids have there.

That's ridiculous. Even if it made any sense at all,

That's right, and when you're unhappy, I'm unhappy. After all, Bob, I...

That's right, Bob. Ideal. That's exactly the word we used, too.

That's right, that's it. All right, keep it lively.

That's right.

That's right.

That's sure good to know.

That's today. I've a feeling by tomorrow it'll warm up just fine.

That's very funny. The crooner is now becoming the comic.

That's wonderful.

The fir trees, the clean pine air.

The general always listens to the Ed Harrison Show, right?

The Haynes Sisters.

The kid played a percentage, it worked and we're here.

The landlord claims we burnt a hole in the rug,

The men get a little loose.

The number sounded great in rehearsal.

The officers and the men under the command

The old man's moving toward the rear.

The percentage is gonna catch up with the weatherman one of these days.

The rest of the letter is about the family.

The snow covered slopes, the skiing,

The strange thing is you liked it. You like being Rodgers & Hammerstein.

The tab! How much?

The theater, the theater

The two of us were having some laughs together

The wardrobe trunk's in the hall.

Then lay it on me, will you?

There, that's cozier, isn't it? Boy, girl, boy, girl.

There's a minister handy

There's a minister...

There's always a slip up or two during a change in command.

There's always lurking behind it a little angle for you.

There's certainly nothing for you to feel guilty about.

These men are moving up tonight, General Waverly.

They haven't done much for you, hardly anything.

They must have grass covered igloos up here.

They say if you eat something right before you go to bed, it helps to...

They should be lined up for full inspection.

They'd stone him!

They're not allowed to give it away to somebody else.

They're sorry about it now, and Judy wants you to come back.

They're sure gone.

They're young and they're ambitious. They're full of their own careers.

Think Phil will be able to keep the old man away from the television set?

This division is now under the command of General Harold G. Carlton.

This is a great big, fat plug for the show.

This is ridiculous. We could have been out with Doris and Rita

Those are cumulus clouds, elevation 7,000 feet.

Those were the days.

Tickets for a drawing room with two nice, warm, soft comfortable beds,

Tickets. Wait a minute. Here, take these. Now, get going. Come on.

Till after the parade's passed him by.

Till it was absolutely necessary.

To buttermilk and liverwurst

To get him back up there again for you.

To get rid of any barriers between you and the altar.

To the nicest guy we'll ever know.

Too bad you and Mr. Davis couldn't get a little rest.

Troops are ready for inspection, sir!

Turkey, I dream about a brunette. A little on the scatback side,

Unless I get myself engaged or something real fast.

Until someone else comes along who can do it better,

Vermont should be beautiful this time of the year, with all that snow.

Vermont should be beautiful this time of year.

Vermont? Who cares? Who's going to Vermont?

Very beautiful. Just what we need.

Very brave parents, I guess.

Very well, I'll explain to Bob and Phil

Wait a minute, I'll join you.

Wait a minute, I've got an idea.

Wait a minute. Wallace and Davis. How about that, Bob?

Wallace and Davis are flat, you know.

Wallace and Davis never had any trouble packing them in, sir.

Wallace, I think it's time you and I had a little talk.

Wanting to settle down and raising a family.

Wasn't there something you wanted to say to the girls?

Watch your space. Don't get far apart. Everybody the same distance. That's it.

We are. I mean, we should. It'll do us a lot of good, Bob,

We ate, and then he ate. We slept, then he slept.

We can dig him up a spot somewhere.

We can't take your tickets. What will Mr. Wallace think?

We could do our old nightclub act, fit the girls in here and there.

We did great, and I'm grateful.

We got New England blue plate or the Vermont smorgasbord.

We got some connections there, some good ones.

We haven't had snow since Thanksgiving. Sixty eight yesterday.

We hope to find the snow here.

We just try to keep the "general" part quiet.

We like to take care of our friends.

We might as well do our rehearsing up here.

We seem to be getting a little mixed up.

We should have brought our bathing suits.

We use them like guinea pigs.

We were too shy to take advantage of an old Army friendship to call...

We wouldn't want the general to know about it, because it's...

We'd better change for the last number.

We'll be at Radio City. We'll be rehearsing there

We'll go right over to the station from Novello's

We'll pay you back. Where can we reach you?

We'll pay you the half salary for canceling.

We'll start having those nine kids for you.

We're doing it for a pal in the Army.

We're gonna have a lot of special trains coming in here,

We're not fooling each other.

We're not here as guests. We're the Haynes Sisters.

We're not staying in New York. We're booked for over the holidays.

We're not taking a plane. We're taking a train,

We're still in Carolina.

We're using the ski tow to hang the wash on.

We've established the fact the lodge is ideal.

We've got a drawing room.

We've got to get some loot. We've got to take the show to Chicago.

We've got to stay up here and dream up some way

We've paid for our tickets twice, and now we've got to sit up all night.

Welcome to Columbia Inn. What sort of accommodations would you like?

Well, a little rough for the holiday traffic,

Well, all I can say is we owe an awful lot to General Waverly...

Well, are things really that bad?

Well, don't just stand there. Aren't you going to kiss the bride?

Well, eat hearty!

Well, even if it's only to you and me, it'll be well worth it.

Well, he could have written from Alaska.

Well, he probably knew we were here, you know,

Well, honey, it was his idea. Now, will you please get going?

Well, how long is it going to take?

Well, I don't know...

Well, I don't mind, if you don't.

Well, I got a letter from Benny Haynes. They're his sisters.

Well, I guess all I can say is how much I...

Well, I happen to know a fellow, Captain.

Well, I heard something about sandwiches and buttermilk.

Well, I like that! Without so much as a "Kiss my foot" or "Have an apple!"

Well, I mean that she just asked me...

Well, I suppose it ought to be someone that I know.

Well, I think you'd send one at a time then, in that case.

Well, I told you, I don't expect any gratitude.

Well, I'll get around to that one of these days.

Well, I'm Betty, and this is my sister, Judy.

Well, I'm more the "I don't mind pushing my best friend into it,

Well, if I am, I'll resign as president of the New England chapter

Well, if that letter wasn't an angle, I'd like to know what it was.

Well, if the girls are leaving, I'll just get the luggage here.

Well, if you ask me, what this place really needs is a dynamite act.

Well, it'll only be... Wait a minute, there's their music.

Well, it's all green out here.

Well, it's not good, but it's a reason.

Well, let's just skip it. I was only thinking of Betty and Bob.

Well, like any decent, self respecting housekeeper,

Well, little chick needs plenty of looking after.

Well, must be wonderful up in Vermont this time of the year.

Well, of course.

Well, of course. Well, you don't think I'm the kind of girl

Well, OK, Al, do the best you can. Good luck.

Well, OK, it's a deal.

Well, sir, I mean that if you were in New York, sir,

Well, that just about wraps it up, fellas.

Well, that ought to bring in quite a few guinea pigs.

Well, that's fine. How much are two fares to New York?

Well, then, let's just skip all this. I certainly wouldn't want to interfere

Well, then, you're happy for the wrong reasons.

Well, there is. We're going to New York in the morning.

Well, they're gone. They're gone. I must have left them in my girdle.

Well, this is for two people. It's a duet.

Well, this is great, just great.

Well, to be perfectly honest...

Well, to put it in one sentence,

Well, we figured since we had a chance to rehearse,

Well, we have this show. Now, we have to close down for the holidays,

Well, we've got to give the girls five or ten minutes' start.

Well, what is this? You sleep well last night or what?

Well, what kind are you?

Well, with all due modesty, sir,

Well, with the holiday rush and all there could have been a slip up.

Well, you're wrong. Neckties will be worn in this area.

Well, you've come to the right fellow. Here, sit down.

Well, you've got this nice big empty ski lodge,

Well...

What are we wasting time for?

What are you screaming about?

What did you do with that? Leave it in your snood? Here.

What do you want me to do about it?

What do you...?

What does it matter? They're both famous.

What I'm trying to say is I don't feel like doing this song.

What is it? What is it? Did you fall down the stairs?

What is this? The best two out of three?

What's happened to the theater

What's it gonna do to his pride?

What's this all about, Captain?

What's this? Where do you think you're going?

What's your technique? Holding them up to the light?

Whatever acts we can't get, we fill in with the Haynes Sisters.

Whatever are you talking about?

When he read that letter you'd know it wouldn't.

When I figure out what that means, I'll come up with a crushing reply.

When it comes to conniving or finagling, you can't beat this boy.

When this is all over, you know, I thought maybe if you put this song

When will you hear, sir?

When you get back to the inn, would you give this to Judy?

Where are you gonna find such a super man?

Where, at this very moment, two...

Where's the snow? This is supposed to be America's snow playground.

Which one?

Who do you figure on for the other hunk of dynamite?

Who knows? Maybe we can dig up a Democrat?

Who were a part of the 151st Division.

Who'd have thought that of Benny? What a brother!

Who's there?

Why do I listen to you? Give me one good reason.

Why do people have to stick their noses in other people's business?

Why here?

Why is everybody suddenly so concerned about my eating habits?

Why we should spend our last two hours in Florida

Why, certainly. No sand or yellow jackets buzzing around.

Why, I don't know, but I'd like to do all I can

Why? Begging your pardon, sir.

Why? We have a floor, haven't we?

Will you excuse me? Young lady, get me the New York operator.

Will you leave it to me? I've got a whole plan worked out.

Will you send a cab out back, and I'll meet you in the dressing room?

Will you stop worrying about Mr. Wallace?

With the business plans of the great Wallace and Davis.

Won't you sit there, and you sit right here?

Wonderful. Could you come up for a couple of days?

Wonderful. Wonderful. See you Sunday night then. Bye.

Would be worth over $100,000 in free advertising for you and Phil.

Yeah, because I'm a lonely, miserable, unhappy man.

Yeah, but that takes too long. The problem is here, now.

Yeah, but you got to drive it there. You've got to keep it flowing.

Yeah, deep blue.

Yeah, Emma drafted me for a few chores.

Yeah, fabulous.

Yeah, I'm all right, sir. It's just my arm, sir.

Yeah, it's a good idea, buster. If you don't mind, I'll lead off.

Yeah, it's too bad we're leaving town tonight.

Yeah, the whole show. Sets, costumes and all the cast you can round up.

Yeah, then he woke up and nobody slept for 48 hours.

Yeah, we wanted the mother hen to leave the roost,

Yeah, well, excuse me one minute, will you, kids?

Yeah, well, I wouldn't be surprised if it snowed overnight.

Yeah, well, I'm not the engaging kind, either.

Yeah, well, let's think about it over a sandwich, kid. I'm starving to death.

Yeah, well... That's all right, Captain.

Yeah, yeah. Like that nuclear scientist we just met out in the hall.

Yeah! Just an offer from the Carousel Club in New York,

Yeah? You remember Nanook of the North.

Yeah.

Yeah. Here it is, from Washington, too.

Yeah. It needs two people, two dynamite entertainers.

Yeah. Won't you have a drink or a sandwich or something?

Yes, sir!

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

You all right, Davis?

You always were a lucky stiff, and I envy you.

You aren't gonna stay either, are you?

You can just feel free now to go ahead and do it.

You can sit up all night in the club car.

You could do anything you put your mind to, sir.

You didn't have to break up the act or run out of town,

You didn't say anything to Bob, did you?

You don't expect me to get serious with the kind of characters

You don't get those girls till after they've done their number.

You don't have to feel responsible for me anymore.

You gentlemen made it just in time.

You get me involved with a sheriff.

You got your warrant, now arrest those girls.

You have the right station?

You kids get down to the station and hop on a train.

You know how shy he is, so modest and retiring.

You know something, for about three months now,

You know something, you're off your nut about a mile and a half.

You know the bit, the lady fair and the knight on the white horse.

You know what? I think Bob and I could give you

You know, I have a theory about that, too.

You know, in some ways, you're far superior to my cocker spaniel.

You know, the forgotten man angle. Tear their hearts out.

You look wonderful.

You may even learn how to march.

You might have been stuck with this weirdsmobile for life!

You needn't sound so patronizing.

You ought to be horse whipped.

You ought to consider yourself plenty lucky.

You realize you're getting the best girl in the whole wide world?

You rehearse the number. I'll put the call in, Bob.

You sound just like a mother hen looking after a little chick.

You were brought here tonight under false pretenses.

You weren't any good as privates.

You wouldn't do this to old Bob, would you?

You wouldn't take away my nice warm bed

You wound up on the shelf? Must've lost the toss.

You'd better go. You're keeping Mr. Harrison.

You'd have to pay $6.60 or even $8.80 to see

You'd look at me with those great big cow eyes of yours,

You'll be able to do all the schussing and the platzing and everything, see?

You'll catch him at Radio City, I think.

You'll feel better if we take you where you can be comfortable.

You'll find the Vermont smorgasbord very good, General.

You'll get a nice tan.

You'll have those men turned out on the double.

You're a little young for that route, aren't you?

You're absolutely right. There's no Christmas in the Army, Captain.

You're unruly. You're undisciplined.

You're up here in the wilderness. There's nobody around here.

You're whacky. I'm a very happy man.

You've been clumsily trying to entangle me with some female.

You've gone absolutely berserk with work.

You've got everything you want except the most important thing.

You've got her confused enough already.

You've hammered, drove, pushed, shoved.

You've only got two.

You've ootzed me along every step of the way.

Your amusing letter was appreciated more than you imagine.

Your first performance is tonight at 8:00.

Your railroad tickets, sir. Drawing Room A, Car 207.

Yours ought to be done by now.

"Dear Tom, why you dirty old..." Skip that word.

$97.24. OK. There you are.

9:00. Tell Emma about it.

A landlord. He got it in a shrewd business move.

Absolutely ideal." Didn't we? Ideal.

after we audition this act. What kind of an act is it?

All I'm trying to do... Fat ones, tall ones, thin ones.

All right, Captain. OK, boys.

All right, girls, five minutes. Thank you.

All right? Wait till tonight... It was sensational!

all that snow and everything. Yeah, yeah, beautiful.

All that snow. That's what I just said.

and have a few laughs or something. No, I can't make it.

and we'll gather round the fire. All right.

Anything else? Yeah. I wish I'd thought of it first.

Anything on your mind? Just restless.

Anything wrong? No, I'm just restless.

Anything wrong? Tell him I'm on the way.

Are you worried? Kind of.

Aren't you glad you came now? Very Vermont y.

Be there or I'll sue! Here.

Bob, come on. It's 8:30. This is Ed Harrison. Miss Haynes.

Bob, will you do me one favor? What's that?

Bob? Thanks, Eddy.

Boy, girl, boy, girl. Let's get over the... Hold this.

Breakfast! Get some peanuts. All right.

Bring the tickets when they come. Yes, sir.

Buster, lookit here! Hey, here it comes.

But Betty... I said I'm not hungry.

But I got a flash for you. What?

but you're awfully available. Yeah, now, don't get any ideas, Judy.

But, Mr. Davis, how will I stall... Make up a story. Tell him anything.

Bye. May I?

can I get to meet these young ladies? Why, sure.

Captain, these things have shrunk. Your appetite hasn't shrunk.

Certainly, Mr. Wallace. Thanks.

Champagne? Yeah, I think I will.

Change the routine... That other rehearsal's

Claims he's got them. Come on now.

Club car's straight ahead. OK.

Congratulations, kids! Thanks, Bob.

Congratulations. Thank you.

Dick. Yes, honey.

Didn't you know? Just for the record,

Don't be so modest. Honey, fellas like that don't...

Don't put your weight on it. No, no, no, sir.

Don't say that. And you, her own sister,

Don't stop for anything. Bye. Bye, Phil.

Don't you think we should discuss... Let's say it with music.

Edna, the light of my life! Bob?

ever since the day I... Not again with that life saving bit.

Excuse me. The club car's in there, I think.

for Davis and Wallace. Emma, that's a terrible thing to say.

For my own good? Yeah. Let's face it, Bob,

for the Ed Harrison Television Show. Yes, sir.

gay, charming, attractive. Witty, gay, charming, sure.

General, come quickly. What's this?

Get them up. I'll get them.

Glad you came? It's better than a picnic.

Good evening, Mr. Wallace. Marcel, how are you?

Good night, Judy. Good night.

Good night. Good night.

Goodbye. ...but I didn't mean... Betty.

Guilty on both counts, I guess. Isn't this nice?

Has Betty Haynes been on yet? Not yet. In a few minutes.

He might have. Judy, why did you write the letter?

He thought of it. Well, it was a lovely thought.

He's advancing into bankruptcy. How deep's he in here?

Hello, girls. Hello.

Hello, honey. Hi. Hi.

Hello. Hello.

Here, honey. Let me help you with that.

Here, Phil. We can't.

Here. Here.

Hey, Davis, how you feeling? Pretty good, Captain.

Hey, Novello. Good evening, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Davis.

Hey! Hey, you! The sheriff!

Hi, girls. Hi.

Hi, hon. How about some lunch? I'm not hungry.

Hi, Susie. Hi, Betty.

Hi. Good morning, merry sunshine.

Hi. Hi. Hi. Fine.

His idea? Are you sure? Yeah.

His inn keeping days are numbered. I wouldn't say that.

Honey. I'm so glad you came. Hello, Judy.

How about me? Well, I do a single, you see.

How about those big brown eyes? No, they're blue.

How are you, Captain? I'm fine, General, but...

How did you sleep? Like a baby.

How do you do? Hi.

How do you do? Mutual, I'm sure.

How do you do? Mutual, I'm sure.

How do you figure that? I'm not sure,

How much is "wow"? Right in between "ouch" and "boing."

How much is "wow"? We got a big job, buster, a big job.

How much more is it to Vermont? Vermont? We're going to New York.

How's your coffee holding up? Yeah. Warm it up a little.

How's your voice, Bobby? I'm Bobby.

I don't expect any gratitude. You're gonna get it.

I don't like the wardrobe. But it's so purdy.

I don't like your whole inferences. I've got no squawks, no beefs.

I don't want to sing the song. Well, nobody's twisting your arm.

I guess I got carried away. Yeah, she carried me right with her.

I guess I got carried away. Yeah, she carried me right with her.

I just don't understand it. Ask Cisco here.

I know I'm leaving them in good hands. Thank you, General.

I mean, I'm not exactly repulsive. Of course not.

I mean, since there's no snow... Nonsense. We've made a contract.

I mean, what's in it for you? Forty five minutes all to myself.

I see. Some of it concerns you.

I sure wish it would happen to me! Yeah, I do, too!

I understand he did. Good.

I... Yeah. Sure. You take care of her.

I'd like lemonade, please. I'll have a malt, please.

I'd say this calls for champagne. I'll help you, Emma.

I'll have you court martialed. Susan. You're not obliged to go.

I'm game if you are. Thank you.

I'm going back in the Army. Really?

I'm going to New York. I've got a job. You've got a job. Where?

I'm grateful, Captain. You're welcome.

I'm not the marrying kind. It's just an engagement.

I'm off my nut a mile and a half. At least.

I'm sorry, I have a date. What about tomorrow?

I'm sure I'll be all right, sir. OK.

I'm sure it's a great... Bob? Phil?

I've applied for active duty. Well, that's wonderful news, sir.

If I need any more, I'll tell you. Come in!

Is that all, Mr. Wallace? Yes, that's all, Miss Haynes.

Is that bad? Not bad, but always expensive.

Is this the right car... You say you have space on this train?

Isn't that better? Yes, I can see that's... better.

Isn't this nice? Wonderful.

It looks like the one. War Department, see?

It was your idea, you know? Yeah. Well, sure it was my idea.

It'll come to you, sir. Just takes time.

It'll make you sleep like a baby. Thank you.

It's a family characteristic. I have a recent snapshot here.

It's a great, little angle, isn't it? Brilliant.

It's a little chilly in here, isn't it? I got just the spot for you.

It's a sister act. We don't need any sister act.

It's no trouble, honey. I know, but Mr. Wallace already...

It's not good, but it's a reason. Will you go on?

It's so refreshing, isn't it? Pushing, pushing.

Judy! Leave the kid alone.

Judy. No, no,

Let me help you down. All right.

Let's go visit the firemen. Yes.

Let's sit down. Yeah, sit down.

Listen to me... No! You listen to me.

Look at an act? Some other time, I hope?

Look out. It's about to come down. Get down!

Look who's talking about guilt. What do you mean by that?

Lookit here! Isn't this great?

Looks like it's absolutely necessary. What... You mean, I...

Loved it! Was everything all right, really?

Maybe it's the music. Maybe it isn't only the music.

Me? Well, you're not exactly Superman,

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

Might be wonderful. What do you say? I think you got something.

Morning, Captain. Morning, General.

Mr. Wallace has been expecting you. Thank you very much.

My happiness? Yeah.

Never thought I'd make it? Yes, sir. Sir.

New York? But you just got here!

No angle? No angle.

No, I don't think I'm right for it. Don't be silly.

No, I won't. Well, why not?

No, I'll be busy all day. Come on, will you?

No. I wouldn't change a thing. Would you care to dance?

No. Why? Benny's got a job in Alaska.

Now, wait a minute. You wait a minute.

Now, what is it? Do you really want to know?

Of course, it's got to be a man. That's an absolute must.

Oh, man, nix, nix. Isn't that amazing?

Oh, that's too bad But not at all

OK, buster, get it out. Come on. I don't seem to have any cash.

OK, Captain. Bye. Good luck.

On what? On the audience.

Open the door. Bye. Bye, now.

Open up! Come on. Open up. You've done it again.

or engaged or something. Well, I guess that's the end of that.

or things like that, Miss Haynes? Yes, I suppose so.

People that is, not pigs. Well, go ahead, if you want to.

Phil, can I see you for a minute? Yeah.

Pipe, slippers... All the best, boy. Yeah. Yeah. Thanks, Bob.

Please, Gramps. Absolutely not.

Put that on the bulletin board. Sign this, Bob.

Put your weight on it. My weight. Right here, sir.

Read it, son, slowly. All right.

Really? Yeah. It sort of boils down to this.

Ridiculous. Sure.

See you after the show. The sheriff's here.

Sergeant, take the shortcut. Yes, sir.

She didn't mean anything by it... You don't have to apologize.

She gave it to Grandpa at the station. At the station?

She's in love. If that's love, somebody goofed.

She's in love. If that's love, somebody goofed.

Sir. At ease.

Sir. I'm going to call a doctor.

So long, Davis. Sorry. I'll see you. That's all right, Captain.

Something sock, like... Like Wallace and Davis.

Susan, call a doctor. Please don't do that, sir.

Susan. Fifteen thousand men.

Susan. Hello.

Take it upstairs, Susan. All right.

Talent, experience... One that's witty,

Television? Right from here, on Christmas Eve.

Tell them we're here, will you? Certainly, Mr. Wallace.

Thanks, Ed, but that's not the idea. Well, it's a great idea.

Thanks, Phil. General.

Thanks. Grab those, will you, Phil? Here.

That is, eyes... Nice out.

That's a pretty cynical point of view. Come, come now, Miss Haynes.

That's for amateurs. I use steam. You're quite a pro.

That's funny. Are you sure? I should've known.

That's quite a remark. I'm sorry. It's the best I can do.

That's swell, Ed. Listen... I got a cab waiting. We're late.

That's the kid. Yeah. He's got sisters?

That's us. Let's go. Yeah.

The sheriff? What's up? What's the trouble?

The television Ed Harrison? That's the fellow, yeah.

Then he worked it out? Beautifully.

There we are. How does it feel? It feels pretty good, sir.

They look well together, don't they? Yes.

They're even gonna put the general on. I just can't believe it.

They're getting along just fine. And so quickly, too.

They're likely to slip off, you know. I think mine's here to stay.

This is it. Isn't this great?

This it? Yeah.

This looks pretty bad. Yeah, it's nothing but a scratch.

Tickets are on the way over. Good enough.

Tickets? The tickets.

Tickets. Yeah. Yes.

Try me. OK.

Two tickets to New York. How much more to Vermont?

Two tickets to New York. It's still $97.24 though.

Wallace and Davis? They got a letter from your brother.

Was there a telegram for me? What?

We may get snowed in here, pal. Oh, boy, this is great!

We're booked for the holidays. Vermont?

We're emceeing the joint. This is cozy, boy, girl, girl, boy.

We're practically strangers. We'd like to take care of that, too.

We're the Haynes Sisters. Your floor show.

Welcome home, Betty! Hello, Emma.

Welcome to the family, buster. Look at this. Relatives already.

Well, at ease, Davis. Yes, sir.

Well, hello. What's doing? I couldn't sleep.

Well, I don't know... Betty.

Well, I guess we laid an egg. An egg?

Well, I'll drink to that. Be my guest.

Well, if you'd rather forget it... How can I? You won't let me.

Well, it was a life worth saving, sir. Well, I appreciate it.

Well, keep punching, will you? OK.

Well, most of it, sir. Well, it's still not clear to me. Why?

Well, sir, as a matter of fact... It was me, sir.

Well, that's Phil for you, I guess. That's Judy for you.

Well, that's Phil for you, I guess. That's Judy for you.

Well, would you like a cigarette? No, thank you.

Well... It's real nice.

What a sweet, wonderful guy! Amazing.

What about liverwurst? I dream about liverwurst.

What am I doing it for? Let's just say

What did that mean? It means we're going to Vermont.

What did you have for lunch today? I didn't have lunch.

What do you suggest? I don't know.

What kind of business? We got to go look at an act.

What will I tell Judy? I don't know.

What? Now, come on. Will you hurry, girls?

What? What's the matter?

What'll you have? Anything.

What's back all this, anyway? Nothing. Only your happiness.

What's that? I got a whole big theory about it.

What's that? Well, sir,

What's the beef? Come on. They're in big trouble now.

What's the matter with you? No. I'm looking for the tickets.

What's the matter? Phil, it's from Betty.

What's the picture? Somebody is trying to get... Come on.

What's this gonna cost? We open Christmas Eve.

What's this? A girl.

What's with her? I'm not sure, but I have an idea.

Where are they? In our dressing room.

Where are you going? It's for breakfast.

Where are you going? Vermont.

Where are you keeping it? Well, we take it in during the day.

Where do you got that? Under the underwear.

Where? The Columbia Inn, Pine Tree, Vermont.

Where's Judy? She's coming.

Who are you? Phillip Davis, sir.

Who is it? It's me. Novello.

Who's that? Santa Claus.

Why can't you wear your uniform? Yes!

Why don't people leave me alone... Time, time, cut!

Why, sure. Just pick up the phone. Yeah. Captain,

Why? Because of me.

Won't you sit down? Thank you.

Wonderful! This will bring business in, Grandpa.

Would you like to hear it? Very much.

Wouldn't do what? After you dressed me up like a dame,

Wow! How much is "wow"?

Wow! Let's get hold of yourself. Come on.

Wow! I'm right behind you. Come along.

Yeah. I'm gonna be on about 9:00.

Yeah. Sure.

Yeah. Yeah, I know. I've heard that...

Yeah... You know something? What?

Yes, I really want to know. All right, I'll really tell you.

Yes, Mr. Wallace. That's great.

Yes, sir. Are you hurt?

Yes, sir. Let's just go back in here

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

Yes, sir. Show lays off tonight. Good boy.

You all right, honey? Yeah.

you and Rita have been throwing at me. There've been some nice girls, too.

You do like me, don't you? Sure, I do.

You get it? Thank you.

you just pick up a phone. Thank you, sir.

You know Doris, friend of Rita's. Another one?

You know Doris, friend of Rita's. Another one?

You know Doris? Yeah.

You sure this is the right Vermont? This must be southern Vermont.

you're a lonely, miserable man. What?

You're gonna settle down, buster? Yeah.

Your strategy's a little obvious. You don't really mind, do you?

...but Judy has just agreed to...

'Cause we really had a slam bang finish cooked up for him.

"Certainly was a surprise hearing from you.

"Oh, well. Some people have all the luck.

♪ For dancing ♪ Pardon me.

♪ Mr. Interloc'ter ♪ ♪ What is wrong with you? ♪

♪ No white Christmas with no snow ♪ ♪ No snow ♪

♪ Of snow ♪ ♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow ♪ ♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow, snow ♪ ♪ Snow, snow ♪

♪ Snow, snow ♪ ♪ Snow, snow ♪

♪ Snow, snow ♪ ♪ Snow, snow ♪

♪ Snow, snow ♪ ♪ Snow, snow ♪

♪ Well, I know of a doctor ♪ ♪ Tell about him, do ♪

♪ What is Christmas with no snow? ♪ ♪ What is Christmas with no snow? ♪

♪ You know the rest ♪ Yes, sir

♪ "Here comes the general" ♪

♪ A dentist and a clerk ♪ ♪ For weeks and weeks they'd work ♪

♪ A funny little story, Mr. Bones ♪

♪ A gal was never lost for company ♪

♪ A soldier out of luck ♪ ♪ Was really never stuck ♪

♪ All kinds of weather ♪ ♪ We stick together ♪

♪ All kinds of weather ♪ ♪ We stick together ♪

♪ And all you had to do was pick the age ♪ ♪ The weight, the size ♪

♪ And bright ♪

♪ And bright ♪

♪ And bright ♪

♪ And children listen ♪

♪ And dance to a song like this ♪

♪ And dream ♪

♪ And four star generals unemployed ♪

♪ And I fall asleep ♪

♪ And I fall asleep ♪

♪ And I fall asleep counting my blessings ♪

♪ And I picture curly heads ♪

♪ And if my song can start you laughing ♪ ♪ I'm happy, happy ♪

♪ And it sure would be dandy ♪

♪ And it sure would be dandy ♪

♪ And Lord help the sister ♪

♪ And Lord help the sister ♪

♪ And may all your ♪

♪ And may all your Christmases ♪

♪ And may all your Christmases ♪

♪ And one by one I count them ♪

♪ And they all say, "General who?" ♪

♪ And they spread the crimson carpet ♪

♪ And we'll tell the kiddies ♪ ♪ We answered duty's call ♪

♪ And we'll tell the kiddies ♪ ♪ We answered duty's call ♪

♪ And we'll tell the kiddies ♪ ♪ We answered duty's call ♪

♪ And we'll tell the kiddies ♪ ♪ We answered duty's call ♪

♪ And with a spade of snow ♪

♪ And you can't sleep ♪

♪ And you can't sleep ♪

♪ And you'll fall asleep ♪

♪ Aren't kicking anymore ♪ ♪ They're doing choreography ♪

♪ As they say in the song ♪

♪ As they say in the song ♪

♪ Be white ♪

♪ Be white ♪

♪ Because we love him ♪ ♪ We love him ♪

♪ Because we love him ♪ ♪ We love him ♪

♪ Because we love him ♪ ♪ We love him ♪

♪ Before he gets away ♪ ♪ Make it Mandy and me ♪

♪ Blue days, all of them gone ♪ ♪ Long gone ♪

♪ Blue skies ♪ ♪ Blue skies smiling at me ♪

♪ Bring happy times ♪

♪ Bring happy times for Mandy and me ♪

♪ But after months and months ♪ ♪ Of tough civilian life ♪

♪ But for generals ♪ ♪ Things were not so grand ♪

♪ But they can't recall his name ♪

♪ Caring, sharing ♪

♪ Caring, sharing ♪

♪ Chaps ♪ ♪ Who did taps ♪

♪ Chocolate and vanilla for you and I ♪

♪ Christmases ♪

♪ Come along and let the wedding chimes ♪

♪ Come along and let the wedding chimes ♪

♪ Come naturally on the floor ♪

♪ Come naturally on the floor ♪

♪ Come out all right if the girl is sweet ♪

♪ Come out all right if the girl is sweet ♪

♪ Counting my blessings ♪

♪ Counting your blessings ♪

♪ Counting your blessings ♪

♪ Dancing cheek to cheek ♪ ♪ And pants to pants ♪

♪ Didn't get anywhere from the start ♪

♪ Especially when he keeps us on the ball ♪

♪ Especially when he keeps us on the ball ♪

♪ Especially when he keeps us on the ball ♪

♪ Even guys with two left feet ♪

♪ Even guys with two left feet ♪

♪ Even guys with two left feet ♪

♪ Every little thing that we are wearing ♪

♪ For Mandy and me ♪

♪ Gee, I wish I was back in the Army ♪

♪ Gee, I wish I was back in the Army ♪

♪ Go to sleep ♪

♪ Ha, ha, that's a good one ♪

♪ Have the doggie's teeth pulled out ♪

♪ He should have attended to the sick ♪ ♪ And let the well alone ♪

♪ He's got his rent to pay ♪ ♪ So don't delay ♪

♪ Heps ♪ ♪ Who did steps ♪

♪ Here is the riddle that I love the best ♪

♪ Here's a ring for your finger ♪

♪ Here's a ring for your finger ♪

♪ How can you stop an angry dog ♪ ♪ From biting you on Monday? ♪

♪ How do you feel, Mr. Bones? ♪

♪ How I'm longing to ski ♪

♪ How we would yell ♪ ♪ For Dietrich and Cornell ♪

♪ How would you bring the thing about? ♪

♪ I count my blessings ♪

♪ I think about a nursery ♪

♪ I think of when I had none at all ♪

♪ I think of when I had none at all ♪

♪ I thought that I was then ♪ ♪ The happiest of men ♪

♪ I thought that I was through ♪ ♪ With all my care and strife ♪

♪ I used to know ♪

♪ I want to wash my hands ♪ ♪ My face and hair with snow ♪

♪ I wish I was back in the Army now ♪

♪ I write ♪

♪ I write ♪

♪ I write ♪

♪ I'd love to stay up with you ♪ ♪ But I recommend a little shuteye ♪

♪ I'd pawn my overcoat and vest ♪

♪ I'd rather see a minstrel show ♪

♪ I'll build a man that's made of snow ♪

♪ I'll wash my hair with snow ♪

♪ I'm dreaming ♪

♪ I'm dreaming ♪

♪ I'm dreaming ♪

♪ I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ♪

♪ I'm here to keep my eye on her ♪

♪ I'm here to keep my eye on her ♪

♪ If by chance their cheeks should meet ♪

♪ If by chance their cheeks should meet ♪ ♪ While dancing ♪

♪ If by chance their cheeks should meet ♪ ♪ While dancing ♪

♪ If we let him make a fee ♪

♪ If we let him make a fee ♪

♪ If you're worried ♪

♪ If you're worried ♪

♪ In the snow ♪

♪ In the snow ♪

♪ Instead of dance ♪ ♪ It's choreography ♪

♪ Instead of sheep ♪

♪ Instead of sheep ♪

♪ Isn't it a humdinger? ♪

♪ Isn't it a humdinger? ♪

♪ It seems this country never has enjoyed ♪

♪ It won't be long ♪ ♪ Before we'll all be there with snow ♪

♪ It won't be long ♪ ♪ Before we'll all be there with... ♪

♪ It's not a day to linger ♪

♪ Jolson, Hope and Benny all for free ♪

♪ Just count your blessings ♪

♪ Just count your blessings ♪

♪ Just like the ones ♪

♪ Just like the ones I used to know ♪

♪ Just like the ones I used to know ♪

♪ Just proving that the best things ♪

♪ Know that not a thing ♪ ♪ Could come between us ♪

♪ Know that not a thing ♪ ♪ Could come between us ♪

♪ Like a duck that is dying ♪

♪ Little old snowflakes ♪ ♪ Eskimo pie ♪

♪ Long as he stays away ♪ ♪ From the battle's fray ♪

♪ Long as he stays away ♪ ♪ From the battle's fray ♪

♪ Long as he stays away ♪ ♪ From the battle's fray ♪

♪ Long as he wants to go ♪ ♪ Opposite to the foe ♪

♪ Long as he wants to go ♪ ♪ Opposite to the foe ♪

♪ Lord help the mister ♪

♪ Lord help the mister ♪

♪ Love ♪

♪ Love ♪

♪ Love ♪

♪ Mandy ♪

♪ Mandy ♪

♪ Mandy ♪

♪ Mandy ♪ ♪ There's a minister handy ♪

♪ Mandy, what a gal ♪ ♪ Oh, Mandy ♪

♪ Many men have tried to split us up ♪ ♪ But no one can ♪

♪ Many men have tried to split us up ♪ ♪ But no one can ♪

♪ Many men have tried to split us up ♪ ♪ But no one can ♪

♪ May your days be merry ♪

♪ Mr. Bones feels rattling ♪

♪ My one love affair ♪

♪ My one love affair ♪

♪ Never had to have a chaperone no, sir ♪

♪ Never had to have a chaperone no, sir ♪

♪ Nobody thinks of assigning him ♪

♪ Nothing but blue skies ♪ ♪ Blue skies do I see ♪

♪ Nothing but blue skies from now on ♪

♪ Nothing but bluebirds, bluebirds ♪ ♪ All day long ♪

♪ Noticing the days hurrying by ♪

♪ Of a white Christmas ♪

♪ Of a white Christmas ♪

♪ Of a white Christmas ♪

♪ Oh, gee ♪

♪ Oh, gee, I wish I was back in the Army ♪

♪ Oh, gee, I wish I was back in the Army ♪

♪ Oh, gee, I wish I was back in the Army ♪

♪ Oh, love ♪

♪ Oh, Mr. Bones, that's terrible ♪

♪ Oh, those comical folks ♪

♪ Oh, what can you do ♪ ♪ With a general who retires? ♪

♪ Proving that the best things happen ♪ ♪ While you dance ♪

♪ Right into a great big well ♪

♪ Sad to say one day he fell ♪

♪ She certainly can ♪ ♪ Can can ♪

♪ She wore the dress ♪ ♪ And I stayed home ♪

♪ She wore the dress ♪ ♪ And I stayed home ♪

♪ Sister, don't come between me ♪ ♪ And my man ♪

♪ Sisters ♪

♪ Sisters ♪

♪ Sisters, sisters ♪

♪ Sisters! ♪

♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow ♪

♪ Snow, I long to clear a path ♪

♪ Snow, oh ♪

♪ Snow, oh ♪

♪ Snow, snow ♪

♪ Snowball throwing ♪ ♪ That's what I'll do ♪

♪ So don't you linger ♪

♪ So don't you linger ♪

♪ So listen, Mandy ♪ ♪ There's a minister hand... ♪

♪ So many one and two and three ♪

♪ Soldiers and WACs ♪ ♪ The WACs who dressed in slacks ♪

♪ Soon becomes romancing ♪

♪ Tell a little story, Mr. Bones ♪

♪ Than any other show I know ♪

♪ That I was through ♪ ♪ With all my care and strife ♪

♪ That joke is old ♪ ♪ The answer is to kill the dog on Sunday ♪

♪ That was told ♪

♪ That would stop the show ♪ ♪ In days that used to be ♪

♪ That's not the way to stop a dog ♪ ♪ From biting you on Monday ♪

♪ That's where I want to be ♪

♪ The Army was the place to find romance ♪

♪ The Army wasn't really bad at all ♪

♪ The best of doctors ♪ ♪ Watched you carefully ♪

♪ The best things ♪

♪ The best things ♪

♪ The best things happen ♪ ♪ While you're dancing ♪

♪ The life without responsibility ♪

♪ The next day someone hollers ♪ ♪ When he comes into view ♪

♪ The same in the rain or sun ♪

♪ The same in the rain or sun ♪

♪ The shows we got, civilians couldn't see ♪

♪ There were never such devoted sisters ♪

♪ There's a lot to be said for the Army ♪

♪ There's a lot to be said for the Army ♪

♪ There's a minister handy ♪

♪ There's always someone higher up ♪ ♪ Where you can pass the buck ♪

♪ They all get a job ♪ ♪ But a general no one hires ♪

♪ They fill his chest with medals ♪

♪ They'd make a thousand dollarjob ♪ ♪ And give it to a jerk ♪

♪ They're delighted that he came ♪

♪ Things that you would not do at home ♪

♪ Things that you would not do at home ♪

♪ Things that you would not do at home ♪ ♪ Come naturally on the floor ♪

♪ Those who've seen us ♪

♪ Those who've seen us ♪

♪ Three meals a day, free ♪ ♪ For which you didn't pay ♪

♪ Through the air they keep flying ♪

♪ To hear sleigh bells ♪

♪ To hear sleigh bells ♪

♪ To see a great big man ♪ ♪ Entirely made of snow ♪

♪ To see a minstrel show ♪

♪ To see a mountain covered ♪ ♪ With a quilt of snow ♪

♪ To send me a Joe ♪

♪ To send me a Joe ♪

♪ Two different faces ♪ ♪ But in tight places ♪

♪ Two different faces ♪ ♪ But in tight places ♪

♪ Uniforms for winter, spring and fall ♪

♪ Wasn't smart ♪

♪ Wasn't smart ♪

♪ We think and we act as one ♪

♪ We think and we act as one ♪

♪ We'll follow the old man ♪ ♪ Wherever he wants to go ♪

♪ We'll follow the old man ♪ ♪ Wherever he wants to go ♪

♪ We'll stay with the old man ♪ ♪ Wherever he wants to stay ♪

♪ We'll stay with the old man ♪ ♪ Wherever he wants to stay ♪

♪ We're having a heat wave ♪ ♪ A tropical heat wave ♪

♪ Well, now the temperature's rising ♪ ♪ It isn't surprising ♪

♪ What can you do with a general ♪

♪ When a certain gentleman ♪ ♪ Arrived from Rome ♪

♪ When he comes marching home ♪

♪ When he stops being a general? ♪

♪ When I was mustered out ♪ ♪ I thought without a doubt ♪

♪ When my bankroll is getting small ♪

♪ When my bankroll is getting small ♪

♪ When the war was over ♪ ♪ Why, there were jobs galore ♪

♪ When they stop wining and dining him ♪

♪ When you hold a girl in your arms ♪ ♪ That you've never held before ♪

♪ When you hold a girl in your arms ♪ ♪ That you've never held before ♪

♪ When you're in love ♪ ♪ My, my, how they fly ♪

♪ Where it's snowing all winter through ♪

♪ Where the treetops glisten ♪

♪ Where the treetops glisten ♪

♪ While dancing ♪

♪ While he's across the foam ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my man ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my man ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my man ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my sister ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my sister ♪

♪ Who comes between me and my sister ♪

♪ Who had winter and snow in his heart ♪

♪ Who had winter and snow in his heart ♪

♪ Who's got a job for a general ♪

♪ With crazy words that roll along ♪

♪ With every Christmas card ♪

♪ With every Christmas card ♪

♪ With every Christmas card ♪

♪ With the grandest son of a soldier ♪ ♪ Of them all ♪

♪ With the grandest son of a soldier ♪ ♪ Of them all ♪

♪ With the grandest son of a soldier ♪ ♪ Of them all ♪

♪ With the grandest son of a soldier ♪ ♪ Of them all ♪

♪ With their riddles and jokes ♪

♪ Yes, Mr. Love ♪

♪ You didn't do right by me ♪

♪ You didn't do right by me ♪

♪ You didn't do right by me ♪

♪ You didn't do right by me ♪

♪ You done me wrong ♪

♪ You done me wrong ♪

♪ You planned a romance ♪ ♪ That just hadn't a chance ♪