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I'm gonna make you a star, it doesn't matter who you are. I'm gonna light up

night, just like the stairs.

I'm gonna make you a star, baby, jump back in the car.

I'm gonna make you a star.

You've got slow hands, cool moves.

You're like that, so cruel.

Kiss me like a bumblebee, sweet sugar.

Keep your hands...

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our show.

I'm very excited to be here this evening.

And without further ado, I want to present our bevy of bounding beauties.

So let's get on with it. It's showtime, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you.

You're the one about the woman who went to the doctor. She had swallowed a

quarter. Hmm. And she said, Doc, I swallowed a quarter. What am I going to

And the doc said, well, you're... Damn, that's good. ...come back and see me in

a week.

Which she does. She comes back in a week and she says, well... Not you, baby.

Everything's fine. The tape.

Don't you remember that's why I called this meeting?

All business and no play?

Yeah, well, somebody's got to come up with something to save this fleabag

review.

Otherwise, we'll all be back in Peoria doing day jobs.

I thought you said you were from Miami.

Miami, Cheyami. What's the difference?

One room's dollars as good as another, I always say.

Hey, you know that bimbo that upstages me every night? What's her name?

Janie Dooley?

Yeah, Janie Dooley.

I want her fired.

She wiggles around like a cat in heat.

Usually, that's why we hire the girls.

Because they're sexy.

God knows you're the one with the key to the executive casting couch.

You want girls with talent and brains?

Hire them.

Maybe we'd get better reviews.

I want that bitch canned.

You find some reason, okay? You're the head scoutmaster.

No.

Come on, Bert.

I want to fuck.

Please.

I'll rub your back just the way you like it.

Remind me to remind you to take a memo about that girl tomorrow.

Got it.

You feel so good.

Showgirls.

It's like being a eunuch in a harem.

Okay, baby, I'll take care of you. Come here.

Oh, God.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, God.

I just want you to fuck me all night long.

Showgirls.

Oh, my God. I've been recording all this.

You're kidding.

Let's try again, okay?

Okay. Oh, great.

How about you get on top?

Okay.

Man,

they're all bastards.

So how was your she -glass life?

He came.

I didn't.

Lousy chipper.

I'm going back to jogging. Oh, God, my aching feet.

Okay, everybody, five minutes.

Look, there's someone out there to see you. What? Get rid of him.

God, you know, these gloves are extremely hard to get on. Would you give

hand? Sure.

It's not a him, it's a her.

Strictly Kansas, I'd say.

Hey, are you waiting to see her?

Oh, Bert, I swear, I ought to charge him babysitting fees for these poor lamb

chop babies.

Where does he find them?

Be hell out of me. Look, want me to chase her?

Send her in.

Okay.

Here she is with all her worldly possessions. Miss... What did you say

was again?

Gail Fairchild. Meet Miss Eve Shirell.

Pleased to meet you. Pleased to meet you, honey. Look, we only have a moment.

How can I help you?

Bert Cummings hired me for Chorus Line.

He even advanced me a pay voucher. See?

Uh, I'm sorry, honey, but there's been a mistake.

We're all filled up.

Look, why don't you leave me a number, and I'll get back to you later, okay?

I don't have any money or any place to stay. Okay, girl, take your places. It's

showtime. Let's go.

Look, look, honey, why don't you sit right here and have a nice cup of tea,

right? And we'll straighten it out, and we'll have dinner later, okay?

Okay, that'd be great.

I'm awfully sorry.

Oh, hey, honey, it's not your fault.

Just wait till I get my hands on that bastard.

Thanks. Sit tight.

Where were you when the lights went out? I was looking for some friendly face in

the crowd.

The theater is empty, the stage could be bad. I'll be waiting for you.

Backstage! When the music is all right.

Backstage! But the spotlight never shows you. Heartbreak!

Seems like everybody knows you. Backstage!

Where were you when the lights went out

I love you.

I got my juice out. Oh, take it.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh,

yes.

Oh. Oh.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, it's wonderful.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh, it feels so good.

Oh, it feels good inside.

Yes. Oh, yes. Oh, yes.

Yes. Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Let me help you.

Let's go.

I didn't know anybody was in here. I'll come back later.

Oh, please, come in. I was just... It's just so exciting being here. I mean,

imagine me in Las Vegas.

I dreamed all my life of being a dancer, you know?

Well, look, we all feel that way.

Really? Oh, yeah, sure, but some of us don't like to admit it, but whenever

Wayne Newton or Ann -Margaret walks in this room...

We still get that queasy feeling in the pit of our stomach.

Oh, gee, that's nice. I thought it was just me like some dumb kid, you know?

no.

Look, my name is Bruce.

Gail Fairchild, Santa, Kansas.

Where's that?

Just outside Kanky.

Oh, yeah, Kanky, Kansas, right.

Yeah. I just got a dancing job. It's just background right now, but...

Get out of my way. There's no holding me back once I get going.

Oh, yeah. Look, I can tell by the looks in your eyes, kid. Yeah. You're going to

do it. You're going to do it. And if you ever need any help or anything, you

just get a hold of Bruce, okay?

All right. There you are. Look, we've got a lighting cue chain, scratch, 47B.

The magic dove routine.

What?

Janie Dooley's been axed.

I see you've met her replacement.

I didn't know.

Anything you have to say right now is not going to get Janie her job back.

Well, I'm sorry.

Okay, well, look, those things happen. It's all right. Oh, sure, sure. Life in

the big city. Suck off the boss. Get a job.

Hey, watch yourself. Look, girls, girls, look, we got a show to put on right

now, right?

Yeah, well, this show is sinking, and everyone's fighting like rats to get off

of it. Don't worry. We're going to survive.

Look, we got a lighting change, and if you ever need anything, let's get a hold

of Bruce, okay? Okay, Bruce.

Gratch the eyes out of that little minx.

Come on, Jody, don't be so hard on Gail.

It's like the saying goes, everybody's got to start somewhere.

Lying on her back?

You know what's going on.

It's Burt Cummings. He's ruining the show.

Okay, look, maybe you're right, and we'll take care of it, but that's not my

job. All right, well, you just stay away from her, okay?

Whoa, yeah, okay.

Well, I can see through that corn -fed facade.

A woman feels that kind of thing.

Oh, I see.

And how does it feel?

Kind of like this?

Yeah.

You look so cute today.

I was going to eat you up.

Yeah, I did.

There you go.

My pussy can't wait to do that.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

Oh, yeah.

I know.

Hmm.

Okay.

Comfortable enough on this couch here.

It's wonderful.

God, I love it. I don't know how to thank you.

Oh, here's Ginger, my roommate.

Meet Gail. She'll be staying a while with us.

Hi. Hi.

What in the world is that perfume you've drenched yourself in? Oh, just the

essence of millionaire.

Guaranteed to catch him.

And one word of advice to you?

sweet thing.

You've got to get while the getting's still good.

Who is the poor unsuspecting sap this time?

Now you hurt my feelings.

This time it's for real. His name's Harvey.

Lumber and chemicals and diamond friendship rings.

See?

And my new evening gown.

I haven't even worn it yet.

I'll buy a new one for my wedding. Gotta go.

Ta -ta.

My carriage is waiting.

Oh, brother.

Sure is that cheerful?

They don't make them any sweeter.

That smile covers a candy heart that melts easily.

Well, you'll find your linen and things you need in that closet over there.

No smoking on the new couch.

And for sure, hands off my men.

After that?

Anything goes.

Well, thanks, Miss Jarrell.

Good heaven.

I'm not some ancient dinosaur.

Please, call me Eve.

Look, I've been around, and this town, it's a tough nut to crack.

You'll either make or break yourself.

Just don't make too many enemies or too many husbands.

End of lecture.

Well, we have an early call for new fittings tomorrow, so we'd better get

sleep Sleep I can't sleep. I'm too excited Well, it's three o

'clock in the morning sleep

Ginger

you look lovely.

Oh, mr. Middle out

This place is really awesome.

Yes, it's lovely.

The hotel, they comped it to me for a week.

I could just live here forever.

I'd never go outside.

I just love you all over.

A man must make a living.

You have plenty of employees to do that.

Yes, I do.

Ginger, couldn't we go in the bedroom for this?

You are really boring, Harvey.

I want to leave.

Leave? No, no, don't leave.

Don't leave. Just in the bedroom for a minute.

You don't even like me.

I have a present.

A present?

You have a present for me? Uh -huh. Oh, goody.

Right that way.

Right this way, dear.

Where is it?

Oh, right here. Right here.

For me? Yes.

Why don't you try it on?

Naked.

How's it look?

Oh, it's very good.

Move into the light.

Huh?

Turn it on.

Oh, that looks great.

You're going to be a big star.

Isn't this kind of nasty?

Mm -hmm. Now, now touch yourself. Play with yourself a little.

Oh, yes, yes.

This is bad, huh?

Now play with your clit a little.

Yeah, that's it.

Oh, yeah, that's nice. Very nice.

Oh, you have talent.

Talent.

You're going to be a big star.

A big star.

Now just stroke yourself.

That's it. Touch your clit.

Oh, fabulous.

Fabulous. Yes.

Let me see the diamonds.

Woo.

Just one more thing. One more thing. Anything for you, lover.

Hey, Pete!

Get in here, boy!

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God, what a girl has to do to get through a night.

This is Pete.

Go get her, Pete.

You better marry me for this, Harvey.

Oh, no problem, no problem, dear.

You're gonna like it. Just takes a little practice.

Whoa.

Ha ha ha

All of my fans adore me. It's getting much, much, much too much to bear.

Good morning, ladies.

Ginger, you're looking well fucked.

Shut up.

Oh, light of my life, my precious dove.

He wants something.

I just saw the most delectable creature on stage a while ago.

I simply must know a little bit more about this.

Delectable sugar plum.

Won't you help me? Don't play innocent.

Moi? Felt fingerprints all over her body.

Yours.

Eve, I think it's simply wonderful that you're taking in this stray little lamb.

I really do.

And if you need any kind of assistance, as in financial, just give me a jingle,

okay? Sure thing, Bert.

Well, I'm off. Ciao.

Oh, Eve.

By the way, Saul wants to see you right away.

What about?

Well, I don't know, but I only had nice things to say about you, honey.

Right.

Ginger, give me a call later, will you?

Scumbag. Why did you put up with him? I don't know.

I'm just tired, you know.

I'm still waiting for just some nice guy.

Some comfortable old slipper.

Don't keep the boss waiting.

It's cool. Be back in a flash.

Thanks.

Hiya, Saul.

What's up?

I'm closing the show, babe.

I want you to be the first to know.

But why?

You don't want to do that.

No, I don't, but I'm losing a lot of money every month.

Look, you can't ignore the customers.

Especially when there ain't any.

All those poor kids out of work.

How about you?

I could help you out.

Oh, I got me a nest egg salted away.

Thanks anyway.

You should have bailed out years ago.

Got yourself a nice rich guy.

Take it easy.

I don't understand you.

You could have it all, but you don't want it.

Call it the old -fashioned work ethic.

Call it crazy.

Have it your way.

Well, anyway, we've been through it all, haven't we?

Time to fold up the tent.

It was a few laughs.

Listen, you trust me, don't you? I mean, I stuck it out from the beginning.

I think that all we need to do is jazz this show up. You know, rock and roll,

sex, thrill.

Have your breath. Look, the customers don't want to hear that noisy kid

by, do I?

Please, give me a week. I'll think of something.

How long's it been?

Between you and me?

Sex?

I love you, you know that.

But this is business.

Are you listening to me?

Or is it the same as it ever was?

You never changed, Eve.

Still smart mouth as always.

Yep, that's why you like me.

So let me work it out. We'll get back to you in a few days.

I haven't agreed to anything yet.

You will.

It's going to be the hottest show to ever hit this town.

I'm going to make you a million bucks.

You could have had it all, Eve.

Played your cards right.

I already do.

Looking good, baby.

Thanks for the help, Bert. I owe you one.

Yeah, I guess you do.

You know, I've heard a great deal about your talents.

You could go far.

If you're nice to me.

Think so?

Possibilities rising every day.

Yeah.

Come here, I want to show you something.

Oh, my God.

oh oh

a few changes made around here this week.

We'll be extending rehearsal after three until thick.

You can't do that. My husband will kill me.

What is this, Ms. Hitler all of a sudden?

You all have union contracts.

You know what your obligations are.

Now, we've been getting mighty floppy around here lately, so let's take this

opportunity to really show what we can do.

Okay?

All right, come on, everybody. Gather around. Quick, quick. Come on.

We need to show sex in this show. Sex sells. Girls, you got it? Let's use it.

want it hot.

Come on, Eve.

The clothes is down.

Money talks, baby.

There's nothing wrong with beautiful women, right?

We'll need some special material quick, Tommy.

Up. Sweaty. Ass shaking.

I got you.

Like this.

Yeah, you got it.

I want to see you and Bruce later about lyrics.

This could be your big director's chance, Bruce. You ready for it? Oh,

Yeah, I'm ready.

All right.

Okay, Gail, I got an idea for you. Come on, let's try it.

Where's Gail?

I'll go check the dressing room.

Jody, Tommy, set up the new routine. I want to see it.

Okay, you heard her. Let's get it going here. Come on, girl.

Here you go.

Okay, let's move it now.

One, two, one, two, three, four.

That was real good, baby.

We'll do it again real soon.

Over my dead body.

Hi, doll.

Did you get hot watching it?

Stick around, Bo Peep. I want you to hear this.

You're out of line.

If you ever touch one of my girls again, you will be fired on the same day.

I'm under contract.

We'll buy off your contract.

Oh? Since when did you get the authority to run this show, huh?

Go check it out with Saul.

I think I will.

You're in deep shit now, baby, baby.

It's a good thing that you got this out of your system early.

Now, maybe we can concentrate on your career.

It all happened so fast. Stop!

Right there.

I know what's going on. I did the same thing myself.

If you continue to lie to me, this won't be business.

It'll be war.

Now, get your panties back on.

And let's go do some dancing. What do you say?

Well, what do you think?

Well, it's great, but it needs a frame.

Oh, well, it'll be in the case in the casino.

Okay.

Thanks a lot, partner.

Oh, sure.

This is gonna be great.

Yeah.

Oh, my aching feet.

The price of fame, my dear.

you've been so good to me i feel like a rat forget it it's just professionalism

i'd like to apologize for once okay you're always cutting me off shoot

i'm all ears i'm sorry forgive me of course

well i'll tell you what Friday's the grand opening, and I

got us a little victory surprise. Come on, I'll show you. Okay.

You're going to like it.

Gail, I would like you to meet Sven, my deep penetration specialist.

Oh, my goodness.

What heaven.

Get comfortable, my dear. It's time to relax.

Oh, you've got it.

Here, let me help you.

Would you like a hard one or a soft one?

Um, I think I'll try hard.

Okay.

You like it, eh?

Very much.

You will definitely enjoy this.

It's well deserved.

I think you're right.

Just relax.

I'm gonna make you a star I'm gonna light up the night

I'm gonna make you a star

I'm gonna make you a star

I'm gonna make you a star I'm gonna make

you a star

It's so good, I love it.

It's so good, it's so good.

What? Your wife okay? Your kids? Sure, sure. Listen.

We can't go on Monday. I'm full on the show.

What?

The cash is too short.

Look, Evie.

You got a good idea. But the props.

The lights.

Extra musicians.

Come on, Saul.

Look, we haven't got enough to cover it. We have to compete with television

these days. I mean, the customer expects value for his entertainment dollar if

you expect him to leave his home.

I'm sorry.

Please, please, give me a few days.

Please.

All right, go ahead. God damn it.

Thank you. Thank you, Saul.

Ginger, I've just talked to Saul again.

He says he wants to close the showdown.

Short of cash.

Leave it to me, okay?

I've got friends.

Yes?

Well, I told them I don't pay overtime.

How did you get in here?

I know the manager.

I'd like you to meet Ricky.

She loves to play games.

Pleased to meet you.

Charmed, I'm sure.

What is going on?

Well, I never... Oh, yet you did.

God.

What other games do you play?

um

All right, ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for and

reason for the outrageous prices of your drinks.

It's showtime.

And if you want more squeezing and hugging, tell me

what you want.

Because when the music starts to playing in the night, I'm

going to show and tell.

It'll go very well.

Baby, stop the fever.

Show and tell.

Lead yourself.

on your knees begging baby please

when the music starts playing in the night

I will surrender show and tell for very

well baby fever

You train this wound on what?

The fever.

Isn't this kid wonderful?

She's a natural, Saul.

You always knew it, didn't you?

Thanks for everything, Eve.

That's what I'm here for.

Well, we're off to celebrate.

Hell of a show. Thank you. Have a wonderful evening.

Say, Eve, did you hear the one about the comic that fell in love with a

showgirl? No.

It's got a hell of a punchline.

Does it?

Come on, I'll tell it to you over dinner.

Well, there goes Gale and Saul.

Eve and Bert are back together again.

Of course, I'm going to marry Harvey, my kinky millionaire.

If I only did invest in our show, I probably will make millions.

It all works out.

And life a bitch.

Once a showgirl, always a showgirl.

But what that never shows you Heartbreak Seems like everybody knows you

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