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Hongkong nights are uniquely beautiful

Brilliant neon lights

Add glamour to the foggy night

Hongkong is a lovers' paradise

Love like mist, covers blemishes

Evening breeze ripples the sea

Lovers around on Rendezvous Path

Tiny stars cast curious glances

May happiness be with you always

Manager Yueh!

What do you think of sisters' dance?

They're talented and pretty

Otherwise

who'd be here

watching the old magician!

Is this your new composition?

It's great! Terrific!

Evening breeze ripples the sea

Lovers around on Rendezvous Path

Tiny stars cast curious glances

May happiness be with you always

I am the spring sun

I emit warm and brilliant rays

I am the moon, soft and tender

I dream of my lover every night

Twinkling stars k their charming eyes

They shine over Hongkong each night

The moon creeps up to the sky

the stars are busily watching

The sun lingers on at twilight

The glow of sunset brightens the sky

Moon, stars, and sun sing as one

Hongkong nights are uniquely beautiful

Brilliant neon lights

Add glamour to the foggy night

Hongkong is a lovers' paradise

Love like mist, covers blemishes

Evening breeze ripples the sea

Lovers around on Rendezvous Path

Tiny stars cast curious glances

May happiness be with you always

Uncle Chia

Did you hear me?

All the clapping

is from my patrons

They're applauding us!

Another new song!

Where is the other copy?

This is not for you

Come in, please

Yes, who's speaking?

Sure, hold the line, please

You're wanted on the phone, Mr. Chia

Sweetheart! Darling!

May I have the money now?

Don't worry

I'll have the money soon

Just go back and wait for me

No, meet me at the Pearl Club!

The Pearl Club?

Yes

There's an A-go-go contest on

I need you as my partner

But it's for teenagers!

I...

Aren't you my little pet?

All right, I'm coming over!

Behave yourself!

Behave yourself!

There are many teddy boys around

What are you doing, old wolf?

I must talk to you,

Manager Yueh!

That old playboy!

Hsiao Hua, work on him hard!

Sure, let's dance now!

Here's your salary for this month

Your advance for next month

One third of it is yours

What?

Two third goes to your 3 daughters

Do I get just one third?

The patrons like your daughters,

not you

Let me tell you frankly

Your daughters have spoken to me,

and asked me to give you the money

Don't you dare spend,

...their wages

or you'll end up in trouble!

They won't go against me

I raised all three of them!

It's such a pleasant tune!

It is, indeed

Thank you!

The Pearl Club will hold

an A-go-go contest tonight

The band leader is my friend

He promised to play me this number

Shall we join them there?

A good idea!

I don't much care for the dance

but it should be fun

at the club

We'll join the contest, too

We'll join the contest, too

Fine, let's do that

Swell idea! Shall we go?

I won't go

I've got a date tonight

Mr. Lin again?

Mr. Lin again?

You always complain that our fun

is interrupted by daddy's work

This is a great chance for us

to enjoy an evening on our own

Mr. Chen Tze-ching is a composer too

All right, we'll do that

I'll ask Mr. Lin to meet us at the club

Deliver this to Mr. Lin

at table No. 10

It's our pay day, Ting Ting!

Let's see the manager about it

Daddy's drawn our wages in the past

So I asked the boss not to pay him

this time

I'd like to dance through the night

Tsui Tsui!

Mr. Chen and the band leader

will start

a dance troupe. Why not join them?

I won't be able to

Mr. Lin will make me

a movie star

He knows quite a few producers and directors

He said after I went to Japan he'd...

Daddy's taken the money again!

He even drew an advance

What?

He's disappeared with the money

He had a phone call,

didn't he?

Must be from that woman again

We can't let him get away with it

Here he comes!

Get working on him!

Just leave it to me

Hi darling! Let's dance!

Come on!

How can I?

Where's the money?

Here with me

You're marvellous

I really can't keep up with it!

I want to join the A-go-go contest

You may go now if you wish

Come on! Let's go!

Where's our money, papa?

She's taken it again

She's fooling you!

I've never fooled him!

What if I happen to love him?

My brother and I will join the contest

Darling, cheer for us will you!

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Attention, please!

The A-go-go contest

will start now

You are all welcome to enter

The winning team

will receive $3,000

Papa!

I must see you after the contest

You'll win, Ting Ting!

Tze-ching, you're just in time

Sit down, Mr. Chia!

Have you a new number?

I'm still working on it!

Their act is a great attraction

Many have come just for the dance

No, they came to see me

Is that so!

Keep it up! You'll make it!

Keep it up! You'll make it!

I've spent a fortune on her

The tiny bird with fragile wings

suddenly plunges in flames

Like one blindly in love

who finds thrills in danger

A go-go, A go-go

A go-go, A go-go!

Let's dance to our hearts' content

Forget all past worries

Let's begin our lives anew

I wish to become a fire bird

Soaring endlessly into the sky

Flames symbolise the light

I must approach them at any cost

A go-go, A go-go

A go-go, A go-go!

Quiet, everybody!

The competition is over

These three sisters are the winners

Congratulations!

We'll go before they spot us

We'll go before they spot us

Let's toast to their victory!

We thank you all!

There'll be more

TV dance programmes

That's why we're setting up a troupe

We have a composer

a dance director

and a band leader

We've got everything but dancers

After seeing your performance

we feel you're what we want

Soon as Mr. Chen

has finished a number

we'll begin rehearsals

I'll try to speed up my work

What do you all think?

I'll join

But I'd like to learn ballet!

That's fine!

With our new company

we'll need all kinds of dances

Count me in, then!

Good!

This celebration dinner

marks our new troupe

Well, shall we call it the

HongKong Song and Dance Troupe?

How about it, everybody?

It sounds good!

Let's drink to it!

Let's drink to it!

Bottoms up!

If you go to Japan with me

I guarantee I'll make you a star

But I can't leave my sisters behind

They aren't kids any more!

They are quite mature now

They ought to get married

Once we arrive in Japan,

I'll...

Marry me?

Yes!

Tsui! Tsui!

It's so beautiful!

Woman, woman, woman!

Beauty is what she treasures

Man melts at her sight

Money is what she prizes

Money is what she prizes

She's a masterpiece of creation

She's a masterpiece of creation

She's the devil incarnate

She can make you die gladly

Die without knowing why

Woman, woman, woman!

She bathes in champagne

Her figure is priceless

Men exhaust their wits to please her

Men sacrifice all for her kisses

The world is hers forever!

Little darling, where's the money?

Money? That's easy!...

You're simply marvellous!

That's all you have?!

It's just three thousand dollars!

But you promised me

ten thousand

Where can I get that much so soon!

I'll give you more later

Don't lie any more, darling!

Darling!

What?

She's dying? I'll be there!

My aunt's dying

She must see me right away

Aunt?...That's strange!

Your last call said

the same thing

Is your aunt dying again?

The other one was my uncle's sister

This one is my mother's

You must wait for me!

Uncle's sister? Mother's sister?

How can you go out like this?

I won't remove my overcoat

Bye-bye darling!

I'll be back

Don't keep me waiting!

We're still young

and your aunt won't be,

able to live forever anyway!

I know. Bye, bye!

Have you got it?

Only three thousand

No more?

Don't remove my clothes

I promised him I'd be back

Keep him waiting!

Just as I thought

Seems papa and sister aren't back

Thanks for a lovely evening

See you tomorrow!

Till then!

Chuen Chuen!

I'd like to have a word with you

You two go up the roof,

it's cooler there

What's on your mind?

You already know it

My parents are against,

the idea of song composing

Recently...

I've been full of confidence

to create a new genre of song-dance number

highlighting the beautiful Hongkong nights

As it is you're quite talented

Confidence is just what you need to succeed

Thanks a lot

But at times... I feel quite lonely

and would prefer to get married

Because...! mean, one's got to settle down in life

Anyone in mind?

My sister?

You guessed it

Give this to her

Love is wonderful

When I gaze at the stars

I imagine they're pearls of love

and may fall into my hands

I've put so much into the song. It's taken up...

much hard work and efforts

Will you tell her what I said?

Do that, won't you?

Why not do it yourself?

I don't know why I can't

I'm tongue-tied every time

I see her

I need your help badly

I don't know what papa will say

He's adamantly opposed to our marriage

I understand how he feels, but...

My younger sister is another problem

Seems almost everything is wrong

If Tsui Tsui agrees

I'll have a talk with your father

All right

I'll try

and sound my sister out

Thank you!

I'll be most grateful

Let's hope for the best

I'd like to remain.

You go ahead

See you tomorrow

See you tomorrow

Is papa back yet?

No

You wish to learn ballet?

Yes, I do

Who are you?

Wang Ming. I moved in 3 days ago

I'm a ballet student too

Where do you have your lessons?

At the New-Life Ballet School

That's run by Mr. Yen Fang

Correct

I'm eager to start

Is tuition expensive?

Yes, that's why I must work

Maybe I can take ballet lessons too

They're all eager and ambitious

Chen Tze-ching

enjoys working with you

Why?

Because he likes you

He hopes to marry you someday

Why doesn't he tell me so himself?

He says he's tongue-tied when he sees you

He's responsible

and I admire him

But I can't do without luxury

I'm fond of him all right

But everyone has a own life-style

And we're so different

We won't be happy together

Chen Tze-ching asked to hand you this

He composed it specially for you

For me?

It's paradise, it's dreamland!

As I look at the heavenly dome

Stars twinkle in the dark night

They seem entwined in a net of love

I've decided to take up ballet

I'll study daytime and work nights

Stop babbling!

Sit down!

This is Miss Chia speaking!

What? Golden Carriage Club?

Hold the line, please

Have we a contract with

#NAME?

No

Only with the Capitol

Hasn't papa drawn next month's pay already?

Mr. Chia's out and we know nothing

That's right

I'll ask him to call you when he returns

I'm sorry!

That man said

we've a contract

with Golden Carriage Club

and we've drawn three months' pay!

What!

He said

papa took the money

He was upset,

he wanted us to rehearse

Papa didn't know about it!

What could he've done with the money!

Given it all to that woman of course

I can't stand it anymore!

Papa!

How dare you talk about me

like that?

You need money,

don't you?

Aren't you satisfied?

I can no longer perform

We don't want pocket money but salary

You want pay?

You don't know what you're saying

We don't, huh?

If we didn't dance

who'd pay to see your poor act!

I'm the king of magicians

You're only my assistants,

understand?

Golden Carriage Club just rang

How can you draw pay from both sides?

What are you up to anyway?

We can put on two shows a day

...and more if need be.

Where's the money?

Money?

Don't I have to pay for this?

Does it cost nothing?

Bread, milk, butter, is it all free?

Can you get them without paying?

Money, money...what do you mean?

Don't pretend

You gave it to that gold-digger

Shut up and behave!

Mind what you say!

Papa, please be reasonable

Very well, I love Hsiao Hua!

But we are only friends!

Weren't you with her last night?

She hasn't returned yet

She fooled you all right

Her aunt was dying, she said

She lied

I can't stay with papa any longer

I'm leaving you

Leaving? Where for?

I'm getting married

What?

To whom?

Chen Tze-ching?

I'm going to Japan with Lin Kao-kwei

I won't permit it

I don't care!

I'm your father

So what?

I can't work for you

all my life

What's that?

Did I ever force you to?

Ever since your mother died

I've done my best

to raise you all

Now that I'm getting old, what's wrong,

...if I have some fun?

You're enjoying life too much

Now I know what you're really like

I don't want a daughter like you

I still have Ting Ting

and Chuen Chuen

I am not sorry to lose you

Go and find your man!

I also want to leave

Me too

What?

Chuen Chuen, Ting Ting, Tsui Tsui

Leaving home and marriage

aren't the same

Think it over carefully

That man Lin can't be trusted

Why don't we grab this chance

to work with Chen Tze-ching?

Slowly sails the wedding boat

into the vast blue sea

Seagulls always fly in pairs

They hover over the craft

For love I ceased wandering

I must move ahead with the boat

No one knows the future

Worry not if it's heaven or hell

Waves start rolling

They rock the boat violently

Not even typhoons can deter me

I must advance boldly

Let us sing together

Let us sing to our hearts' content

I wish you bon voyage

May you enjoy all happiness!

Ting Ting, I want you to stay home

No, papa,

I'll study ballet

and look you up

when I find a job

You won't walk out on me

I have to join

Chen Tze-ching's troupe

Take care of yourself, papa

Chuen Chuen!

So you are all against me!

But I'm still the best magician!

I don't care if you all go away

Chuen Chuen!

Papa, I've returned

We agreed to leave at the same time

but I've changed my mind

You're a good girl!

You must be very lonely without us

I've decided not to join Chen's troupe

I thought you liked Chen very much

Let's forget about him

He prefers Tsui Tsui!

You shouldn't have brought me here

I watch the setting sun

sink slowly behind the hill

Only the crescent moon remains

Patiently she awaits her lover

Tiny stars have gone to sleep

They've forgotten the night's still young

Alone I shine in all directions

Loneliness makes me dream

The sun won't keep me company

The stars don't care to watch me

How terribly frustrated I am!

Chia Szu-chen!

You shouldn't have curtailed your act

I know you also perform elsewhere

I couldn't make enough in one place

Your three girls should have appeared

Now you are the only one here

Who will patronize us in future?

I've got an idea

Why don't I make her sing!

You want to see the greatest show?

I know you only too well!

Let me tell you...

What?

In that case you don't need 3 persons

Just get Chuen Chuen here!

I'll try

Manager!

Don't you know the time?

Sorry, the traffic was heavy

We know we're late

You've been performing

at two places

What does it mean?

Hongkong is so small

Nightclub patrons aren't that many

They're giving me a hard time

You know what...

You've broken our contract

Pay me back the advance!

Please overlook it this time

I'll quit my other job next month

I won't perform anywhere else

Two of your girls are gone

There's no point retaining you

Very well!

You're asking for trouble

But he seemed

to like the idea

What idea?

I need your help!

What!

I'm desperate, Chuen Chuen!

Only you can save me

But you want me to...

How can I do a thing like that?

Loneliness makes me dream

The sun won't keep me company

The stars don't care to watch me

How terribly frustrated I am!

Attention, please

This charming girl

will enter this trunk

and step out nude!

This young lady and I

are giving our first such performance!

Music!

Your attention please!

The patrons are waiting,

Chuen Chuen!

Just remove your dress,

that's all

Hurry up!

You expect me to strip...

But papa...

This is your last show here

Manager, please...!

I'll make her undress!

You aren't a magician but an imposter!

We can get on without you!

Well...well...

We are finished,

Chuen Chuen!

You've ruined the whole thing

You drive me mad!

You're ruining your daughter!

Tze Ching!

I was worried about Chuen Chuen

and intended to look-out for her

What a father!

Unbelievable!

Come...let's go!

What are you trying to do, kidnap her?

You're not fit to be her father

Who do you think you are?

I know what I'm doing

What are you up to?

I want to marry her!

You?...No...

Why not?

Go home and get your things

But...

Let your father consider it

Let's go!

Chuen Chuen!

You won't leave me, will you?

Tze Ching, don't take her away

Chuen Chuen!

Just look at yourself, Chuen Chuen!

Hey...

Ting Ting Chuen Chuen

Whafre your plans?

Moving into the ballet school

New Life Ballet School?

This is Mr. Wing Ming!

He lets me work at the school

I can take free lessons

Good for you, Chuen is also moving out

Where to?

For time-being she'd just be putting up with me

What you said in front of papa

makes me very grateful

Let's not continue the joke

I must talk to you

We'll go upstairs

My sister likes you a lot

but you two are so different

Love and fascination

aren't the same

Now I realise

I've long been in love with a girl

She dances wonderfully

and she's interested in my career

I hope...

she'll become my wife

Chuen Chuen, I love you!

Will you marry me?

Marry you?...l

I love you, too

It's paradise, it's dreamland!

As I look at the heavenly dome

Stars twinkle in the dark night

They seem entwined in a net of love

Roses blossom in profusion

Nightingale sings a melody

Every note of the song

echoes the sound of my heart

Whether it's dark or bright

morning or night

I always feel you near me

We cling to each other tightly

What a wonderful night!

Let's dance some more!

Come!

Hi Darling!

Mind lending her to me?

To you?

I've warned you not to

get mixed up with him

But you simply wouldn't listen!

Clear out!

This is my apartment,

you get out!

What?

How much have I spent on you?

Yet you...

I haven't received a cent from you lately

You can't even keep your daughters

You've run out of money

and we are through

So you are swindlers!

You're a crook yourself!

I sell my youth and beauty

I live on my charms

What's wrong with that?

Let me tell you frankly,

...old man

It's expensive to play

around with me

Understand?

What are you trying to do?

You've cheated me!

When will you show me

the restaurant?

It's being decorated

I've arranged for the film director

to see you at three

What about you?

I'll be busy then

I have everything fixed

It's been taken care of

You have?

Don't be late!

I've run out of money

Can you let me have some?

I'll repay you tonight

Here you are

I'll take this along

Ver well then, look me up

Where shall we have the ceremony?

Ceremony?

I mean the wedding ceremony!

We'll discuss it later

See you then, bye bye!

Don't be late!

Sit down! Sit down!

Miss Tsui Tsui!

Are you the Japanese director?

Yes. Do sit down!

You're beautiful!

Thank you. I can also sing and dance

You'll be a film star!

Screen test?

What screen test?

Which dress should I wear?

No dress required

Western dress

or cheongsam...

No dress!

No clothes at all?!

No clothes at all?!

Quiet, please!

Good market in Southeast Asia!

Is it in 16 millimeter?

No, 8 millimeter

I definitely won't agree

I have a contract with me

But it's not my handwriting!

I've already paid Mr. Lin!

You what?

Have you Lin's phone number?

No one knows his address

Oh, somewhere around,

Doesn't he own a big restaurant?

No, he procured bar girls

Quite a few for his tricks

He used a fake diamond to fool them

That's how he worked

He'll never return!

Wouldn't you like to be my girl?

Why, you're even worse than my father!

All my money's gone!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!

2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!

3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!

4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!

Ting Ting!

Morning!

Teacher Yen will be here soon!

I know

That'll do. Go and practise

Let me mop the floor first

You're such a nice girl

Excuse me!

Good morning!

Mr. Yen!

This is Miss Chia Ting-ting

She sort of works and learns

Mr. Yen!

Get dressed, hurry up!

one, two, three, four

two, two, three, four

three, two, three, four

four, two, three, four

One, two, three, four

two, two, three, four

three, two, three, four

four, two, three, four

The leg isn't straight enough!

one, two, three, four

two, two, three, four

three, two, three, four

Step right in!

four, two, three, four

Lift it higher!

No, no, it's all wrong!

You've taken up too many wrong steps

You oughtta take up dancing again

That's right

It's wrong again

You're too mechanical!

You must dance with feeling

A pretty form isn't enough

Teacher Chao! Teacher Hu!

You're wasting time!

Try again!

one, two, three, four

two, two, three, four

three, two, three, four

Daddy, mummy!

Please wait a moment

I am sorry for last time

No, we were to blame

It was Tze Ching's fault

He brought you home so suddenly

and told us you were getting married

We disagreed because it was too sudden

We regret what we did

I want you to know

I accepted his proposal

because I was eager to see him succeed

I am sure he needs my help more

than anybody else's

That's wonderful!

Since you love each other so

we gladly give you our consent

But...

I hope he'll be back to help me

I'd like you to quit dancing

You're married to my son

I can't let you dance

for a living!

Would you ask him not to make

music his career?

Would you?

No!

Why not?

Because music is his life

You'll waste his talents, daddy!

We didn't come for a lecture

I won't give up dancing either

Because dancing is my everything

We've just started a dance troupe

We are confident of its future

It holds a great meaning for us

So you reject our advice!

Sorry

Now you believe I was right

Tze Ching is under her control!

How can you say that?

Don't try to argue

It's for the sake of our son

that we've come here

Must you be so selfish!

It's no use talking to her

She and I will never get along

As the daughter of a showman

she'll never make a good housewife

Yes, I'm a magician's daughter

and a professional dancer

but I am proud of my work!

My apologies

You!...

Chuen Chuen!

Congratulations!

Since when have you become shy!

Mr. Shen!

Why have you returned, Chuen Chuen?

I'm looking for my father

He moved out a few days ago

They say the landlord evicted him

Really?

Yes,

He left a few things behind

How could your family break up

like this?

Look after yourself!

Thank you!

Chuen Chuen!

Chuen Chuen!

You...

It must be my mother again

That could be the cause

She isn't understanding

There's nothing we can do

Don't let her get on your nerves

But you've sacrificed so much for me

You and music are all I care for

Chuen Chuen!

I thought of my father

so I came back to see him

We've tried really hard

to invite friends here

Our own folks have left

Never mind that

Let your father handle the wedding

But he's moved out

I've got an idea

Let's go up to the roof, let the stars

and neon lights

be our witnesses

How does that sound to you?

Good!

But look at my dress!

It doesn't matter

Wait, I have some clothes here

We now invite you

to attend our wedding

Lights and stars

we invite you

to be our witnesses

We are married

in your presence

Won't you regret

the tough life ahead?

I won't!

Would you?

Never!

Such a lovely and memorable wedding

with such a beautiful bride

I must be the luckiest man on earth

Tze Ching!

Don't cry! Please don't!

You cry when you're sad

and when you're happy! Women!

Too bad there won't be a wedding party

Who said so? Look, they're coming!

Congratulations!

Papa!

Papa, papa!

Tsui Tsui!

Ting Ting!

Don't cry!

Are you married?

No, because all men are faithless

Papa is much better than any of them

I miss you all!

That hypocritical ballet teacher!

I miss papa so much...

He seems to have moved out

He can't go on without us

Who's having a wedding here?

I'm hoping to be married to Tze Ching

What? It won't work...

Why?

Quiet, please!

Mr. Chen and Miss Chia of our troupe

were married a while ago

Let us wish them

all happiness

Thank you

Through our singing and dancing

We entertain others

yet we scarcely keep ourselves happy

and our lives can be very arduous

We hope therefore

we will work even harder

to overcome difficulties

There's no other way to realize our wishes

Hear! Hear!

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Dance!

Sing!

The moon isn't always this bright

Nor all wild flowers this fragrant

Things have changed

We can also sing and dance

Sing and dance! Dance and sing!

Life is meant for enjoyment

Sing when you are lonely

Songs can gladden your heart

Songs can dispel sorrow

Even when your woes are great

Tears are bitter-sweet

Everyone has his heart's desire

They were married

two weeks ago

May all wishes be fulfilled

So that's it!

Hold your head high and strive on

Let no barriers stop your advance

New dancers and singers must arise

Let the world ring with music

Tsui Tsui

The moon isn't always this bright

Nor all wild flowers this fragrant

Things have changed

We can also sing and dance

Dance gracefully and sing well

Life is meant for enjoyment

Sing when you are lonely

I'll wish them

all the best

Tsui Tsui!

Ting Ting!

Keep on practising

Tsui Tsui!

I must not fail!

How can Kuo Man Na play the lead?

Is she?

In comparison

Ting Ting dances much better

That's what I think

For this the reason could be that

Maybe Kuo Man Na is influential

Never mind,

I hope to practise harder

Sorry to have troubled you

Woman, woman, woman!

Beauty is what she treasures

Man melts at her sight

Woman,

Money is what she prizes

Woman! From the creator,

She's a masterpiece of creation

She's the devil incarnate

No, I won't go!

Pedicab!

Where is this?

Why have you brought me here?

Let me go!

Take it easy!

So you want to have me, too!

That's your motive, isn't it!

All men are alike!

All right, I'll give in to you

What are you doing? I'm dizzy!

What's the idea?

You rest for a while

When you awake, see me at White Orchid!

What White Orchid?

White Orchid Nightclu You'll find it

Come in

I'm looking for someone

May I have the name, please?

I don't have his name

He is tall and handsome

That's him!

Go straight to the bar

Can I help you?

Orange juice

Your drink!

He plays beautifully

He's Fang Yun-tai,

a big shot

Fang Yun-tai?

Leader of Silver Star Band?

Yes,

He was a good player

After he and Lin Yin separated

he began to perform

in Southeast Asia

He was a fine trumpeter

Mr. Fang!

Brandy!

Yes, sir

Did you sleep well?

Very well, thanks

Now I feel much better!

Why did you want to meet me here?

I had to see you

Tell me why

If d be better if I knew why

I feel sorry for you

How come you know me?

Actually, I...

I saw you perform in Hongkong

I think you have a bright future

You should work hard

Hold it, just tell me

what you want of me

I had lost all interest in life

But since seeing you perform

I dunno why but,

I have begun to compose again

Why don't you perform here?

We can make a fine team!

Great, let's make it a success

Mr. Chen

We perform at nightclubs

We're not established

We certainly are

What's the matter?

Continue practising

What's wrong with you?

I don't feel well

Maybe you're tired. Rest for a while

I'll go back first

Pan Dancing Institute?

This is the Hongkong Dance Troupe

Chen Tze-ching speaking

Mr. Pan is here

He is?

I'll be right over

Thank you, good bye!

We want more attractions

Maybe you can perform here

Starting next month, we hope you will

rehearse here

every Sunday night

It's a 30-minute programme

I hope you can make it

really new and exciting

I mean, something modern-contemporary music

That's how I feel about it

Everyone of your shows

should leave a deep impression

That's most important

I wish you the best of luck!

We need help from all of you

Let's put on a memorable show!

I'm glad you've returned

How do you feel?

All right

I just got back from the doctor's

I've good news for you

We'll start TV shows

next month

They'll sign us on

if we do well

You'll be the star!

I don't think I'll join the show

Why not?

I may quit dancing altogether

Why?

You've been working so hard!

I can't dance any more

Can't dance?

Silly, I'm pregnant...

Pregnant?

Really?

I dreaded having a baby

because I wanted to dance

But the doctor just told me

A stork is paying us a visit

I'm carrying your child

Suddenly I felt I wanted a baby

and was willing

to sacrifice anything

I am really anxious to become a mother

Chuen Chuen!

You dance very well!

Try it again;

you need better balance

Yes, sir

No good, no good at all!

It oughtta be graceful

Relax some more!

Yes, sir

You'll never make it

You're way off the mark!

You might as well give up

Darkness again engulfs the earth

The moon's sleepy but stars twinkle on

The Milky Way floods the sky

Rolling clouds stir up a hurricane

Violent gusts shake mountains

All part of his nightmare

Torrential rains sweep across rivers

Everything's drowned in the ocean of love

His heart burns with passion

Darkening sky frightens sun and moon

Suddenly all is clear

The moon vanishes, the earth slumbers

Excellent!

She's very talented

She'll be famous in no time

The Milky Way as it seems,

does appear threatening

The power of love is limitless

Good night!

You did really well

Thank you

While performing

I felt life was worth living

You've given me a new start!

Shall we dance?

Without music?

Never mind, I want to dance with you

Why did you and your wife separate?

Because I loved her too much

I don't understand

Maybe we were destined to part

If you find someone you really love

you'll know why I left her

I love you!

Don't you want me?

I do

I wouldn't have brought you here otherwise

It's better

that we stay as we are

Why?

Are you still awake, master?

I have trouble sleeping

You need a steady girl

It's hard to find the right one

Don't try to pretend.

You're in love

That's why you can't sleep

I felt the same way years ago

Perhaps you're right

But with a person as myself,

who'd fall in love with me!

The more I like someone, the more reserved I am

But your goodness

will be appreciated

Hold the line, please

Mr. Wang Ming on the line for you

Can I help you?

What? She fainted?

Why did she stay up so late?

Tell her to stop practising

Lie down, please. You'll be all right

Ting Ting just fainted!

She worked too hard!

I've called her sister

She'd be here in no time

There she is

Ting Ting!

Ting Ting!

Help her sit down!

Ting Ting!

Fetch a glass of water, quick!

Ting Ting!

Teacher Yen!

You practised too hard!

Am I still hopeless, teacher?

Who said so?

The rich pupils learn ballet for fun

But you take it seriously

That's why I'm so strict with you

Really?

I've always thought you regarded me

as hopeless, so I worked like mad

I know you hate me

I purposely made you loathe me

Best way to make you work harder

Chuen Chuen!

That phone call

really worried us

How do you feel now?

I'm just a bit tired

but teacher's words cheered me up

Are you Mr. Chen Tze-ching?

You must be Mr. Yen!

I've enjoyed your songs

Can you compose one

for Ting Ting?

Of course,

you've been a great help to her

She's got a great future, very bright!

You're such a wonderful teacher!

Chao!

Stop boasting

Let your performance speak for itself

I'm Hongkong's top magician!

If you don't believe me...

I've never heard of you

That's not impressive

Manager, please

Dear Tsui Tsui:

We're glad to learn

you've been working hard

Our troupe was a success

on the TV show

Tse-Ching has done well

so has Ting Ting

so has Ting Ting

We all hope you'll come back soon

We'll perform together

Come home, Tsui Tsui

We're waiting anxiously - Chuen Chuen

Who is it?

There's a magician here, Miss Tsui Tsui!

He wants to join your performances

He said he can make a girl,

vanish in a trunk. Would you like to see

No, I'm not interested in magicians

I've tried those tricks myself

There's nothing magical about it

All right, I'll tell him to go

Excuse me if I must say so

I can't do much empty-handed

Sorry we don't need your show

Sir,

besides sleight-of-hand tricks

I can conjure up a singsong girl

But our girl won't cooperate

There is nothing I can do for you

What? Your girl won't cooperate?

Is that what you say, eh!

Your girl won't cooperate?

Lousy tramp!

No better than that!

Who does she think she is?

I should've seen it comin'

She finds your show unimpressive

Let me tell you something, I'm not bragging

but I still say I'm the best in Asia

Can't you ask her to see me?

What the hell does she think of herself?

What girls haven't I seen?

Who is she anyway?

What a great star she could become!

This type good-for-nothing girl,

How dare she criticize my act

Why did she...

Tsui Tsui!

Papa!

Why did you criticize me?

But it's true, isn't it?

What about yourself?!

I go anywhere I like

Of course, but...

You still hate me?

No, I don't hate you, papa!

Tsui Tsui!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Christmas flowers bloom again

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Christmas night is here

Christmas trees blink with lights

They glow all through the night

Snow-flakes decorate the sky

Night was never more beautiful

Santa Claus is the symbol of love

He rides through the snow

His sleigh ploughs through the drifts

Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling

He wishes everyone a peaceful night

May all have peace and joy!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Christmas flowers bloom again

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Christmas night is here

Christmas trees blink with lights

They glow all through the night

Snow-flakes decorate the sky

Night was never more beautiful

Santa Claus is the symbol of love

He rides through the snow

His sleigh ploughs through the drifts

Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling

He wishes everyone a peaceful night

May all have peace and joy!

What's wrong? It's so late!

I love you!

Tsui Tsui!

Let's dance

I'll go back to Hongkong with papa

Go back with us

Let's get married and start life anew!

Maybe you don't like me!

I do

But I want to remain!

Why?

Because I love you

I don't understand you

If you love me,

why keep away?

I too wish to be close to you

Because I can't sacrifice my career!

People like us

shouldn't marry

Lin Yin and I, for instance

She loved me

I loved her

But neither wanted to sacrifice career

Career and home

Clashed with each other

Finally we agreed to separate

Maybe you still don't understand

You're talented and pretty

You are stubborn, too

You'll be

a first-class artist someday

Does this mean

show business is dreadful?

An outsider

will never understand

We work when people relax

We cry

when people are happy

This is what we call our career

I won't leave you

We should part ifjustforthe sake

of retaining pleasant memories

and cherishing old times gone-by

I'll miss you always

and I'll be very hurt

Dwell on the cheerful songs then

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Dance!

Sing!

The moon isn't always this bright

Nor all wild flowers this fragrant

Things have changed

We can also sing and dance

Sing and dance! Dance and sing!

Life is meant for enjoyment

Sing when you are lonely

Songs can gladden your heart

Songs can dispel sorrow

Even when your woes are great

Tears are bitter-sweet

Everyone has his heart's desire

May all wishes be fulfilled

Hold your head high and strive on

Let no barriers stop your advance

New dancers and singers must arise

Let the world ring with music

Goodbye!

I love you, I always will!

You're the most gifted person

I've ever met

I wish you every success

Thank you

I'll remember your words

Hongkong's lovely and so different

I've been away only a year

but I thought of Hongkong daily

Ting Ting's already a ballet dancer

and doing quite well by herself

She's certainly excelled!

Her teacher's very proud of her

Papa!

There will be

another one of us soon

When's the newcomer due?

In one-and-a-half month's time

You'll be a grandfather, papa!

It'll indeed be a moment of joy

I've steered clear of women!

Won't you join our troupe?

And thereby be a part of us?

Of course I will

It'll be a welcome news for everyone

There'll be a one-hour show for us

We might be required to make preparations

on the TV stations' 10th anniversary

So I must fly to Japan tonight

We need more dancers for the programme

Do you have to leave tonight?

Our acts do well on this show

We'll be engaged for three years

The movies will want us too

for our dance and song programmes

Is that right?

We must speed up rehearsals then!

I thought I could get Ting Ting

But she has become

a ballet star

I don't think she'll join us now

She will!

I was picked to play the leading role

but many were jealous of me

It's the same all over show business

Don't you think so, papa?

It's true

Don't let gossip upset you

Just ignore them and work hard

I ain't the one to mind it

I'm in love with Mr. Yen

Love is a serious thing

It combines respect with trust

And lots of affection!

What's the matter? Why the stare?

I'm already 1 9

True, we gotta consider teacher's age factor

But Mr. Yen is so much older

What does age matter?

I've been away only a year

yet you all look so grown up!

I'm proud of you. But I've failed you all

Papa, everyone is happy

Don't look so sad!

Aren't you best magician in Far East?

Don't be so gloomy, papa!

Think of your great days

Li

It's LI

I'll take you to the airfield, Mr. Chen

It's nearly time!

Good!

You look a real VIP now

Don't tease me

I must go, papa

You all have a nice chat

So long then!

Goodbye!

Return soon, dear

Don't keep Chuen Chuen waiting

I won't. Goodbye!

I'll see him off

Li, you go on ahead

I'll wait for you in the car

Fine!

Look after yourself

You do the same

Take extra care of the baby!

Of course; I think it's a boy

He won't stop kicking!

Chuen Chuen!

Our big day draws near

I'm so very happy

Well, I must go now

Have you forgotten something?

I just wanted another look at you

I'll wait for your return

You've got years to do that

I never tire of it

Papa, you seem younger!

I'm old and useless

Has he gone?

I want papa to be my manager

What do you think?

It's a good idea

No, no, nevertheless I'd rather that

She should get a reliable man

I want you to be my manager

Right, it'll also be realised that,

Papa is a good publicity man, too

Hear, Hear

The greatest magician

will now perform for you!

It's pouring down!

Will you stay the night, papa?

All right

Why's the light out?

Fetch candles from the kitchen, Ah Ting

Tze Ching!

What's the matter?

Tsui Tsui!

What happened?

Only a while ago he...

Who?

Yes, this is the Chens'

He flew to Japan

Just a moment, please

It's from the airline company

Mrs. Chen speaking

Yes, he took the 9:30 flight

to Japan

Lost contact with the plane?

Yes, the weather's foul

The flight had already departed

We tried to recall it

but haven't made contact

and have been unsuccessful in attempts

It may have crashed

So we decided to call you

Chuen Chuen!

Chuen Chuen!

Chuen Chuen!

Tze Ching's parents are here

Chuen Chuen!

Mother!

Chuen Chuen!

Tze Ching's now famous

You made him what he is

You're no longer an outsider

With your baby due

I hope you'll move into the house

You'll be one of us

We were selfish before

You need not have suffered so

I'm terribly sorry for what we did

Please come back to our place

We'll take good care of the baby

Mother!

Don't wallow in self-pity

Be calm for the child's sake

Tze Ching would have said

the same

He certainly would

It's paradise, it's dreamland!

As I look at the heavenly dome

Stars twinkle in the dark night

They seem entwined in a net of love

Roses blossom in profusion

Nightingale sings a melody

Every note of the song

echoes the sound of my heart

How can I live without you!

Be strong and firm

Be brave

if only for the child

Don't forget now!

I will always be with you

We'll cling to each other tightly

I must live for my baby's sake

Let me hold it for a while

You're tired

No, baby will cry in your arms

It won't hurt him to cry

Papa, mama!

You really shouldn't have taken the trouble

Are you all right?

Doctor wants me to walk about

Be careful now

He looks so much like Tze Ching

Tze Ching's face wasn't so red

Exactly like Tze Ching

Someone's looking for you, madam

Chuen Chuen!

Chuen Chuen!

Chuen Chuen!

Congratulations!

Isn't he cute!

He's adorable!

Sit down, sit down!

Sit and relax!

Make yourselves at home

Be seated, Mr. Pan

Thank you

You must be busy with TV work

Actually, we've come here

and the main reason that we're here today is

to consult you about our show

We're worried our programme

may flop without Tze Ching

So we're thinking of cancelling

the tenth anniversary show

We've put in so much time and effort

Not only it'll be a disappointment

it'll be a real setback for everyone

If you agree to perform

we'll ask the boss to reconsider

You want me to perform?

You and Ting Ting

We'll have sufficient reason

to convince the boss of your wishes

It's great to have you both appear

I'm sure the boss will agree

Why not perform just once more?

I'm all for it

I love to sing his songs

and do all I can,

though my in-laws may disapprove

I desire to take it up again

Their relatives won't like it either

What can I do?

We realize your problem

but still think you should appear

ght now I just want to raise the child

I won't cause my family

any more trouble

I'm through with dancing

If this is where things stand

Maybe we should all quit

I heard your conversation

and we've changed our viewpoint

Go ahead and join them

You mean that?

I said go ahead!

For Tze Ching's sake

You must perform

Never mind what the relatives say

I hope you'll continue his work

Join their act

We'll look after the baby

Mother!

It's wonderful

There's still hope

Papa!

Don't cry; put on a grand show

Chuen Chuen!

How excited Tze Ching would have been

All right, I'll give up ballet!

Have you much interest in

troupe performances?

Yes

If I can please the public

with songs and dances

don't you think it's worthwhile?

Well, if that's what you want

I wish you all success

Thank you, teacher

I always hoped some day

you'd become an outstanding

ballerina under my tutorship

I never thought you'd leave so soon

I'm terribly sorry, sir

Besides... You see,

I want you as my adopted daughter

Adopted daughter?

But I...I love you!

No, I am crippled

I cannot marry anyone

You're still young

You should be like Wang Ming

Sorta confident of your talents

Always work hard

He's worried about you. Goodbye then!

What you've learned here

will make you a top dance artist

I'll always miss you and,

I won't forget your advice

I will never forget you!

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In celebration of,

our Grand 10th anniversary

we have a special show by the

we have a special show by the

Hongkong Troupe, all songs in the show

were composed by Mr. Chen Tze-ching

He was leader of the troupe

but died in an air crash

This special show

will be performed

by Mrs. Chen and her sisters

We're sure

she'll pick up where Mr.Chen

left off. Let's give them

a great big hand!

The tiny bird with fragile wings

suddenly plunges in flames

Like one blindly in love

who finds thrills in danger

A go-go, A go-go

A go-go, A go-go!

Let's dance to our hearts' content

Forget all past worries

Let's begin our lives anew

I wish to become a fire bird

Soaring endlessly into the sky

Flames symbolise the light

I must approach them at any cost

A go-go, A go-go

A go-go, A go-go!

It's paradise, it's dreamland!

As I look at the heavenly dome

Stars twinkle in the dark night

They seem entwined in a net of love

Roses blossom in profusion

Nightingale sings a melody

Every note of the song

echoes the sound of my heart

Whether it's dark or bright

morning or night

I always feel you near me

We cling to each other tightly

be it in paradise

or in our dreams

I always feel you near me

We cling to each other tightly

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Sing!

Dance!

Dance!

Sing!

The moon isn't always this bright

Nor all wild flowers this fragrant

Things have changed

We can also sing and dance

Sing and dance! Dance and sing!

Life is meant for enjoyment

Sing when you are lonely

Songs can gladden your heart

Songs can dispel sorrow

Even when your woes are great

Tears are bitter-sweet

Everyone has his heart's desire

May all wishes be fulfilled

Hold your head high and strive on

Let no barriers stop your advance

New dancers and singers must arise

Let the world ring with music

Hongkong nights are uniquely beautiful

Brilliant neon lights

Add glamour to the foggy night

Hongkong is a lovers' paradise

Love like mist, covers blemishes

Evening breeze ripples the sea

Lovers around on Rendezvous Path

Tiny stars cast curious glances

May happiness be with you always