1 00:00:32,991 --> 00:00:38,287 SAWDUST AND TINSEL 2 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:09,368 - You see the wife and kids tomorrow. - It's been three years. 3 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:17,000 Did you ever hear about Frost the clown and his wife Alma? 4 00:06:17,710 --> 00:06:23,256 - Was that in this town? - Yes, I was there. A nasty business. 5 00:06:24,801 --> 00:06:31,223 - Tell me about it. - Poor old Frost. 6 00:06:32,767 --> 00:06:38,021 It was a hot day, seven years ago. 7 00:06:38,147 --> 00:06:41,733 The regiment had firing practice. 8 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:49,533 The officers lay on the grass, hot and bored. They were drinking. 9 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:56,248 The soldiers in the quarry were cursing because of the awful heat. 10 00:06:56,374 --> 00:07:00,377 Then, along came Alma. She was a handsome woman, 11 00:07:00,503 --> 00:07:06,133 though a bit past her prime. 12 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:15,554 - The captain sends his greetings. - What's his message? 13 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:18,598 - Your wife Alma... - My wife Alma! 14 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:23,186 ..is bathing naked with the regiment! 15 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:33,321 - Show you're a man, Theodore! - We'll help you to give her a dressing-down! 16 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:11,539 Man the cannons! 17 00:14:52,725 --> 00:14:58,521 Alma accused us of destroying her husband. 18 00:14:58,647 --> 00:15:02,358 We got angry and told her it was her own fault. 19 00:15:02,484 --> 00:15:05,486 We picked him up and carried him back. 20 00:15:48,530 --> 00:15:51,282 There's women for you. 21 00:18:15,594 --> 00:18:17,929 Are you crazy? 22 00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:22,600 Come here. 23 00:19:30,210 --> 00:19:36,048 None of us have been paid, and we have nothing to eat. 24 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:39,719 We had to leave the costumes. 25 00:19:39,845 --> 00:19:43,222 Now we have nothing to perform in. 26 00:19:44,850 --> 00:19:47,852 We know how hard it is for you. 27 00:19:47,978 --> 00:19:51,647 You can't help the weather. 28 00:19:51,773 --> 00:19:55,943 The Ekbergs, Asta and all the kids have worms. 29 00:19:56,069 --> 00:20:00,698 And there are fleas in the wagons. 30 00:20:00,824 --> 00:20:03,034 I could start my own menagerie! 31 00:20:05,245 --> 00:20:07,830 Bear steak is a delicacy. 32 00:20:07,956 --> 00:20:12,376 Let's kill the bear before it starves to death. 33 00:20:14,087 --> 00:20:19,383 We'd kill you before we'd do that! 34 00:20:19,509 --> 00:20:22,970 Well, what do you think, Albert? 35 00:20:23,096 --> 00:20:24,931 You haven't said a word. 36 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:28,684 You try hard to do the right thing. 37 00:20:28,810 --> 00:20:31,229 Then it turns out to be foolish. 38 00:20:32,314 --> 00:20:35,942 - But in America... - This isn't America, it's Sweden. 39 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:42,823 In America circus folk ride through town, bands play, elephants trumpet. 40 00:20:42,950 --> 00:20:49,455 Everyone is merry, people cheer and line the streets. 41 00:20:49,581 --> 00:20:52,375 Then someone announces the programme. 42 00:20:54,127 --> 00:20:59,382 Why don't we take the wagon, dress up in our best costumes... 43 00:20:59,508 --> 00:21:02,969 - The ones we left behind? - Those we have. 44 00:21:03,095 --> 00:21:08,182 The Ekbergs play, and Anton does the announcing! 45 00:21:08,308 --> 00:21:10,768 Not a bad idea! 46 00:21:10,894 --> 00:21:16,065 - I'll wear my green costume! - I'll not stand beside the dwarf! 47 00:21:16,191 --> 00:21:19,318 I'll shout, "Here comes the Alberti Circus!" 48 00:21:23,073 --> 00:21:24,907 I have another idea. 49 00:21:25,033 --> 00:21:27,368 Sjuberg's theatre company is in town. 50 00:21:27,494 --> 00:21:30,454 I'll ask them to lend us costumes. 51 00:21:30,580 --> 00:21:33,040 There'll be a grand gala tonight! 52 00:21:33,166 --> 00:21:37,753 Then we'll throw a supper party - 53 00:21:37,879 --> 00:21:42,758 schnapps, chateaubriand, caviar! 54 00:21:59,568 --> 00:22:02,486 It's clearing up! 55 00:22:03,447 --> 00:22:06,782 Dress up, curl your hair and put on make-up. 56 00:22:06,908 --> 00:22:14,540 - We're going to pay Sjuberg a visit. - The theatre director? You're mad. 57 00:22:15,417 --> 00:22:18,294 Look what I've found. 58 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:28,262 You'd better wash behind your ears. You won't leave me, will you? 59 00:22:30,432 --> 00:22:33,392 - What do you mean? - If the circus goes bust. 60 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:39,774 Then you make a plan. 61 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:44,737 - You won't leave me? You promised! - Don't worry, Anne. 62 00:22:45,655 --> 00:22:50,201 - You're going to see your wife. - And my boys. It's been three years. 63 00:22:50,327 --> 00:22:53,954 I'm scared you'll go back to them. 64 00:22:55,082 --> 00:22:57,166 Don't worry. 65 00:23:05,509 --> 00:23:07,468 May I shave now? 66 00:23:10,847 --> 00:23:13,974 - Our luck will change. - You think so? 67 00:23:14,101 --> 00:23:17,520 Some circus owners are very rich. 68 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:22,525 They have houses, diamonds, cars. 69 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:29,156 That's in America, of course. 70 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:10,739 - That costume wasn't left behind! - Nor was the parasol! 71 00:25:05,003 --> 00:25:08,506 - What's wrong? - Nothing. 72 00:25:08,632 --> 00:25:14,637 - You seem worried. - Me? Remember, I'll do the talking. 73 00:25:14,763 --> 00:25:21,352 You just sit and smile. Sjuberg fancies pretty girls. 74 00:25:21,478 --> 00:25:25,439 Breathe deep to enhance your bosom 75 00:25:25,565 --> 00:25:29,026 and show him your legs if he asks. 76 00:25:29,152 --> 00:25:34,281 I won't abandon you. If he tries it on, I'll slug him. 77 00:25:37,244 --> 00:25:39,328 THE BETRAYAL THE MAD COUNTESS 78 00:25:40,080 --> 00:25:44,583 A pure heart is a woman's dearest possession. 79 00:25:44,709 --> 00:25:48,921 It withstands all temptation. 80 00:25:49,047 --> 00:25:55,094 Your words of warning, Father, will bear fruit in my heart. 81 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:58,931 Your mother, lady, would speak with you. 82 00:25:59,057 --> 00:26:02,476 - My lord! - Madame? 83 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:06,647 Leave us alone... 84 00:26:06,773 --> 00:26:10,109 - Mr Fallander! - Sir? 85 00:26:10,235 --> 00:26:13,529 Please repeat from page 36. 86 00:26:13,655 --> 00:26:15,698 - With pleasure, sir. - Who do you want? 87 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:18,659 - The director. - We're rehearsing! He's busy. 88 00:26:18,785 --> 00:26:22,580 - Might we wait? - No point. He's too busy. 89 00:26:23,665 --> 00:26:27,001 What's all this babbling? 90 00:26:27,127 --> 00:26:34,049 - A lady and a gent to see you, sir. - Tell them to go to hell... 91 00:26:34,175 --> 00:26:37,303 No! Bring them here. 92 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:45,185 - The director will see you. - We can come back another day... 93 00:26:57,616 --> 00:27:02,661 Good morning, Mr Sjuberg. Isn't it a beautiful day? 94 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:07,333 I am Albert Johansson, 95 00:27:07,459 --> 00:27:12,963 owner of the Alberti Circus, presently in town. 96 00:27:13,089 --> 00:27:16,258 My wife, Anne. 97 00:27:16,384 --> 00:27:18,510 Drop a curtsy. 98 00:27:22,515 --> 00:27:26,143 - How can I help you? - We... 99 00:27:27,729 --> 00:27:32,274 A chair for the lady. Allow me, your ladyship. 100 00:27:36,571 --> 00:27:42,284 - Well, Mr Alberti? - The fact is... 101 00:27:42,410 --> 00:27:47,665 an unfortunate mishap ruined half our costumes. 102 00:27:47,791 --> 00:27:57,424 Could you come to our rescue and lend us cloaks, breeches, hats? 103 00:27:57,550 --> 00:28:01,470 - As a colleague. - What if our costumes get infested? 104 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:11,146 Lice, strange diseases, who knows? I know nothing about circuses. 105 00:28:11,272 --> 00:28:16,193 - I assure you, sir... - How much can you pay? 106 00:28:16,319 --> 00:28:24,159 Well, tonight we were thinking of... How much do you want? 107 00:28:24,285 --> 00:28:27,538 - More than you can pay. - Why are you insulting me? 108 00:28:28,498 --> 00:28:29,873 Why? 109 00:28:29,999 --> 00:28:37,631 Because we're part of the same riff-raff and because you allow it. 110 00:28:38,842 --> 00:28:45,639 You live in wagons, we in sleazy hotels. We make art, you artifice. 111 00:28:45,765 --> 00:28:50,227 The humblest of us despises the best of you. Why? 112 00:28:50,353 --> 00:28:58,026 You risk your lives, we our vanity. Your attire is ridiculous. 113 00:28:58,153 --> 00:29:03,699 And the lady would look better without her finery. 114 00:29:03,825 --> 00:29:11,081 You could mock our shabby elegance, painted faces and studied speech. 115 00:29:12,667 --> 00:29:17,212 - Why shouldn't I insult you? - I don't understand. 116 00:29:17,338 --> 00:29:18,756 That's your strength. 117 00:29:18,882 --> 00:29:23,594 - What about the costumes? - You may borrow them. 118 00:29:23,720 --> 00:29:28,015 - But as payment...? - Invite us to the circus tonight. 119 00:29:28,892 --> 00:29:31,518 - The honour would be too great... - You're right. 120 00:29:31,644 --> 00:29:35,731 Blom, show them the wardrobe. Goodbye. 121 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:43,530 Let's do that scene again. 122 00:30:36,626 --> 00:30:41,839 You've driven me mad. 123 00:30:41,965 --> 00:30:43,966 Will you marry me? 124 00:30:44,092 --> 00:30:46,593 How can you stay with that old ass? 125 00:30:48,012 --> 00:30:50,180 Do you sleep with him? 126 00:30:51,140 --> 00:30:54,977 Whisper sweet words in his ear? 127 00:30:55,854 --> 00:30:59,606 Come with me. Don't torture me. 128 00:30:59,732 --> 00:31:01,608 I love you. 129 00:31:02,402 --> 00:31:04,736 I want you now. 130 00:31:04,863 --> 00:31:11,702 Come, or I'll ravish you in front of your asinine circus director! 131 00:31:11,828 --> 00:31:16,999 - Let me go! - I won't let you go! 132 00:31:19,085 --> 00:31:24,214 Don't say that to me! Don't say that about my husband. 133 00:31:24,340 --> 00:31:28,844 If we were alone... I'd slap you. 134 00:31:28,970 --> 00:31:34,308 I'd flatten your resistance into a scrap of smudged paper. 135 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:39,855 What play is that from? 136 00:31:39,981 --> 00:31:44,443 You snort like a bull. I'm not your cow! 137 00:31:44,569 --> 00:31:49,698 Try one of those pale, flat-chested little actresses who swoon over you! 138 00:31:52,076 --> 00:31:55,954 What is your ladyship's price? 139 00:31:56,080 --> 00:32:00,584 Tactless of me not to mention that. 140 00:32:01,878 --> 00:32:06,214 You're too pretty, you poor thing. You could be a girl. 141 00:32:10,219 --> 00:32:14,932 I'll bet you've never satisfied a woman. 142 00:32:15,058 --> 00:32:19,061 Mind what you say, you little ass. 143 00:32:19,187 --> 00:32:22,147 You're not so pretty with red ears. 144 00:32:22,273 --> 00:32:29,655 If you touch me, I'll bite you again. I'll make mincemeat of your mouth. 145 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:40,415 I may not be beautiful, but you are. Forgive me for what I said. 146 00:32:40,541 --> 00:32:46,797 You must love me. I beg you! 147 00:32:49,217 --> 00:32:51,259 On your knees then. 148 00:32:54,222 --> 00:32:57,265 Bang your head on the floor. 149 00:32:57,392 --> 00:33:00,102 Again. Harder. 150 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:14,324 I'll kiss you - just once. 151 00:33:22,458 --> 00:33:27,379 Go away! You've hurt me! 152 00:33:41,227 --> 00:33:48,483 Magnificent! The Alberti Circus is holding a grand gala tonight! 153 00:33:49,736 --> 00:33:54,239 Blom's become our friend. He's offering us schnapps! 154 00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:27,731 Ladies and gentlemen! Listen and marvel! 155 00:34:27,857 --> 00:34:34,988 At great cost and sacrifice, the Alberti Circus now visits your town. 156 00:34:35,114 --> 00:34:42,996 Tonight it will present a gala show the likes of which you never saw! 157 00:34:45,333 --> 00:34:51,797 Beauty and thrills... to say nothing of laughter! 158 00:34:57,386 --> 00:35:01,932 The greatest laugh of your life! Magnificent costumes and decors. 159 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:09,523 Artists who have gained renown in the major capitals of the world! 160 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:15,403 Hush! Do you hear? 161 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:19,658 What's going on? Don't you know this is illegal? 162 00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:24,412 - We're just advertising a bit... - Do you have a permit? 163 00:35:24,539 --> 00:35:27,791 - Permit? We thought... - It doesn't matter what you thought! 164 00:35:27,917 --> 00:35:34,131 Climb down from there and get back to the fairground, where you belong. 165 00:35:34,257 --> 00:35:38,593 - Yes, but... - Shut your mouth, circus ape! 166 00:35:38,719 --> 00:35:45,100 Do I have to read you the law? Get down and clear out. 167 00:35:48,396 --> 00:35:51,022 Cop! Cop! Stupid fop! 168 00:36:05,830 --> 00:36:07,747 Unharness the horses! 169 00:36:11,043 --> 00:36:16,464 We'll keep them until tomorrow. That'll teach you to be impudent! 170 00:36:25,558 --> 00:36:27,225 Damned buskers! 171 00:36:54,879 --> 00:36:58,715 You can't play here when we're playing! 172 00:37:36,003 --> 00:37:39,381 - Why do that? - So she can't say they're dirty. 173 00:37:40,258 --> 00:37:43,551 Oh, to hell with them! 174 00:37:45,429 --> 00:37:47,389 You shouldn't drink in the morning. 175 00:37:47,515 --> 00:37:52,352 What time will you be back, or are you staying the night with her? 176 00:37:52,478 --> 00:37:55,438 I haven't seen my boys in three years. 177 00:37:55,564 --> 00:37:57,357 Then why bother now? 178 00:37:57,483 --> 00:37:59,609 You don't understand. 179 00:37:59,735 --> 00:38:04,614 Your wife's just waiting for you to go back to her. 180 00:38:04,740 --> 00:38:08,827 - And to help out in her shop. - Shut up! 181 00:38:10,162 --> 00:38:14,791 You don't deny it, because you want to give it all up. 182 00:38:14,917 --> 00:38:19,170 You're getting old and rickety, and scared! 183 00:38:20,548 --> 00:38:22,799 I'll be back for the show. 184 00:38:24,635 --> 00:38:26,136 Please don't go! 185 00:38:27,722 --> 00:38:29,848 Don't go! I beg you. 186 00:38:43,446 --> 00:38:46,740 Crying? Are you jealous? 187 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:48,408 Is that so strange? 188 00:38:48,534 --> 00:38:54,622 You'll go off and you won't come back. You're sick of the circus and of me. 189 00:38:54,749 --> 00:38:57,625 What'll I do without you? 190 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:01,212 But I love you. 191 00:39:01,339 --> 00:39:05,800 Then you wouldn't visit your wife. 192 00:39:06,802 --> 00:39:09,554 - I do love you. - No, you don't. 193 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:12,098 All right, I don't! 194 00:39:14,602 --> 00:39:17,812 I won't be here when you get back. 195 00:39:18,731 --> 00:39:20,273 Where will you go? 196 00:39:20,399 --> 00:39:22,567 I won't be here, anyway. 197 00:39:25,738 --> 00:39:27,364 Don't blame me. 198 00:39:45,216 --> 00:39:47,300 I won't be here! 199 00:40:08,948 --> 00:40:13,576 - Can I help you? - I'd like... 200 00:40:15,413 --> 00:40:19,249 - Don't you recognise me? - No, sir. 201 00:40:19,375 --> 00:40:23,294 - Can I help you? - Is your mum here? 202 00:40:24,505 --> 00:40:27,715 - May I speak with her? - She's making our dinner. 203 00:40:30,094 --> 00:40:32,720 May I wait? 204 00:40:44,191 --> 00:40:49,237 - Nice weather we're having. - Are you my father? 205 00:40:50,698 --> 00:40:52,365 Yes. 206 00:40:56,078 --> 00:41:00,957 - How are you and Albert? - He lost a tooth yesterday. 207 00:41:02,543 --> 00:41:06,212 You help mother in the shop, eh? That's a good boy. 208 00:41:06,338 --> 00:41:09,549 I mean... Good boy. 209 00:41:10,926 --> 00:41:13,011 - How old are you? - Nine. 210 00:41:13,137 --> 00:41:17,056 A young man. Join the circus. 211 00:41:17,183 --> 00:41:19,976 No! Mum's coming now. 212 00:41:26,901 --> 00:41:28,985 Hello, Agda. 213 00:41:29,111 --> 00:41:32,780 I was in town and thought I'd drop in. 214 00:41:34,283 --> 00:41:37,160 - Hungry? - Do I look it? 215 00:41:37,286 --> 00:41:39,204 I didn't mean that. 216 00:41:40,372 --> 00:41:41,539 Yes, please. 217 00:41:43,250 --> 00:41:44,292 Come in, then. 218 00:41:47,922 --> 00:41:49,797 Mind the shop. 219 00:42:02,853 --> 00:42:07,440 - All I can offer you is pancakes. - That'll be fine. 220 00:42:16,742 --> 00:42:23,164 - Things are going well for you. - I took over the other tobacco shop. 221 00:42:23,290 --> 00:42:27,877 So we're the only ones in town selling tobacco now. It's profitable. 222 00:42:28,003 --> 00:42:31,756 - You've kept the old shop? - Of course. 223 00:42:34,677 --> 00:42:38,054 - Take off your coat if you're hot. - I'm all right. 224 00:42:38,973 --> 00:42:42,267 Take off your coat, I'll sew on your button. 225 00:42:48,107 --> 00:42:52,694 - What happened to all your shirts? - That's my business. 226 00:42:54,113 --> 00:42:57,407 - You could buy one, then. - I'm broke! 227 00:42:57,533 --> 00:43:02,078 Don't shout. Leave, if you're going to quarrel. 228 00:43:05,958 --> 00:43:10,753 - You can borrow from me. - How dare you! 229 00:43:10,879 --> 00:43:13,381 - Watch your mouth! - My mouth? 230 00:43:13,507 --> 00:43:18,344 Keep your nose out of my affairs. I will not be patronised. 231 00:43:18,470 --> 00:43:24,892 Why so sensitive? Why shouldn't you borrow from me? 232 00:43:26,020 --> 00:43:30,231 - You want to get even now, eh? - Why should I? 233 00:43:30,357 --> 00:43:34,402 Stop acting. You're terrible at it. 234 00:43:34,528 --> 00:43:37,280 You mean because you left me? 235 00:43:37,406 --> 00:43:40,199 Don't you understand that I'm grateful? 236 00:43:40,326 --> 00:43:43,328 - What? - I'm grateful that you left me. 237 00:43:44,622 --> 00:43:51,169 I finally found peace, and my life became my own. 238 00:43:51,295 --> 00:43:56,049 No more of that dreadful circus that I always loathed and feared. 239 00:43:56,175 --> 00:44:03,765 All the shouting and swearing, insecurity, misery, lice and illness. 240 00:44:05,184 --> 00:44:10,271 No, I'm happy now. And grateful. 241 00:44:12,733 --> 00:44:17,028 - Shall we go in the other room? - Of course. 242 00:44:34,213 --> 00:44:38,007 - You're damned capable, Agda. - That's nice to hear. 243 00:44:42,012 --> 00:44:48,851 We had good times, too, before you inherited the shop. 244 00:44:49,520 --> 00:44:54,273 I didn't like you training the boys. I was always afraid. 245 00:44:54,400 --> 00:44:56,901 Those were hard years. 246 00:44:57,027 --> 00:44:59,237 - Why did you come? - I was in love. 247 00:44:59,363 --> 00:45:02,990 - But that passed? - Need we speak of that? 248 00:45:03,867 --> 00:45:10,456 - Maybe not. - I was really in love with you. 249 00:45:10,582 --> 00:45:17,213 But when you left me, my love died almost overnight. Strange. 250 00:45:17,339 --> 00:45:22,468 I didn't leave you. You stayed here, I moved on again. 251 00:45:22,594 --> 00:45:24,679 Why talk about it? 252 00:45:27,891 --> 00:45:31,144 Unlike you, I'm always in a muddle. 253 00:45:32,020 --> 00:45:37,108 - Are you in trouble financially? - Need you ask? 254 00:45:39,194 --> 00:45:43,114 - Cheers, Albert. - Cheers, Agda. 255 00:45:43,240 --> 00:45:44,866 Thanks for the meal. 256 00:45:55,627 --> 00:46:01,424 It's always the same and so silent, summer and winter. 257 00:46:01,550 --> 00:46:05,803 Yes, it's a quiet street. 258 00:46:05,929 --> 00:46:08,347 Year in, year out. 259 00:46:10,058 --> 00:46:13,394 - Life stands still. - To me, it's fulfilment. 260 00:46:16,982 --> 00:46:19,108 To me, emptiness. 261 00:46:34,291 --> 00:46:42,715 I am but a poorjester in this farce of shadows. 262 00:46:49,431 --> 00:46:57,146 Her deceitful heart, her frailty, even her provoking indifference 263 00:46:57,272 --> 00:47:03,569 changes my world, from day to day, from hour to hour. 264 00:47:03,695 --> 00:47:08,491 Am I the Count of Chamballe... 265 00:47:08,617 --> 00:47:11,577 or the most miserable of wretches? 266 00:47:15,290 --> 00:47:20,127 Therefore, dagger, leap from thy hiding place - 267 00:47:20,254 --> 00:47:24,924 and find a place where thou canst slake thy thirst. 268 00:47:26,760 --> 00:47:31,597 How gladly I greet thee, sweet mistress... 269 00:47:31,723 --> 00:47:34,767 and press thee to my breast. 270 00:47:36,603 --> 00:47:43,067 Let us celebrate our union in this quiet park, 271 00:47:43,193 --> 00:47:49,448 where first my cruel goddess granted me her favour. 272 00:47:56,331 --> 00:47:58,916 Farewell, oh world. 273 00:48:01,044 --> 00:48:03,796 Farewell, my sovereign! 274 00:48:05,757 --> 00:48:10,511 May thy tears water my poor grave. 275 00:48:12,723 --> 00:48:14,640 I die. 276 00:48:47,299 --> 00:48:49,050 Curtain! 277 00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:53,220 Everyone on stage! 278 00:48:57,017 --> 00:49:03,439 That's it for today. You were all dreadful. 279 00:49:03,565 --> 00:49:06,692 You're an idiot, Blom! 280 00:50:42,330 --> 00:50:45,291 I want to leave the circus. 281 00:50:47,544 --> 00:50:54,050 - You're laughing at me. - I'm smiling, because you're beautiful. 282 00:50:55,552 --> 00:50:59,221 You needn't marry me, just take care of me. 283 00:51:15,697 --> 00:51:20,326 You smell of stables, cheap perfume and sweat. 284 00:51:21,411 --> 00:51:24,038 I'll lick you like a dog. 285 00:51:25,499 --> 00:51:29,210 What make-up! I'll teach you. 286 00:51:37,469 --> 00:51:38,719 Give me your mouth. 287 00:51:38,845 --> 00:51:42,431 - Do I smell of sweat? - I was only teasing. 288 00:51:42,557 --> 00:51:46,435 - My perfume is cheap. - Use some of mine. 289 00:51:48,605 --> 00:51:50,523 You have nice hands. 290 00:52:02,702 --> 00:52:06,205 - It must be expensive! - Take it, it's yours. 291 00:52:08,083 --> 00:52:13,170 I can't help but smell. Everything in our wagon smells of stables. 292 00:52:15,257 --> 00:52:17,341 Make up my face. 293 00:52:18,718 --> 00:52:20,803 No need. 294 00:52:22,305 --> 00:52:24,640 - Who gave you that? - It's for luck. 295 00:52:24,766 --> 00:52:26,308 From a woman! 296 00:52:29,062 --> 00:52:34,733 I'll be gone when he returns. No Spanish rider for his decrepit horses. 297 00:52:34,860 --> 00:52:41,657 No lady in tights for the drunk conjurer to saw in two. I'll be gone! 298 00:52:41,783 --> 00:52:46,287 - And when you tire of me? - I'll kill you. 299 00:52:46,413 --> 00:52:52,042 - If I don't kill you first. - I'm strong! Feel my muscles. 300 00:52:53,461 --> 00:52:54,420 Oh, my. 301 00:52:54,546 --> 00:52:58,174 - I crack nuts with my teeth. - I'm frightened. 302 00:52:58,300 --> 00:53:04,180 I can ride bareback at full gallop, gripping only with my thighs. 303 00:53:04,306 --> 00:53:09,894 - Can you do that? - I don't think so. 304 00:53:10,020 --> 00:53:12,271 You're a weakling. 305 00:53:14,441 --> 00:53:18,527 You have a nice body, but you need ewercise. You're flabby. 306 00:53:18,653 --> 00:53:19,945 Shame on you. 307 00:53:20,071 --> 00:53:26,285 Let's arm wrestle. I bet I'll win. You eat too much. 308 00:53:59,945 --> 00:54:04,531 Let me go! I don't want to! 309 00:54:04,658 --> 00:54:06,825 You want me to let go of you? 310 00:54:07,953 --> 00:54:12,998 I can't! Leave me be! 311 00:54:30,767 --> 00:54:32,601 Give me the key! 312 00:54:32,727 --> 00:54:37,606 How do you make the bears dance? 313 00:54:37,732 --> 00:54:40,985 - Do you use hot irons? - Give me the key. 314 00:54:41,861 --> 00:54:44,571 - Do you hate me? - Give me the key! 315 00:54:44,698 --> 00:54:48,575 You do. I prefer you that way. 316 00:54:48,702 --> 00:54:53,330 - Give me the key. - You'll get it. Later. 317 00:54:54,457 --> 00:54:58,460 - The key. - Finish the game first. 318 00:55:00,630 --> 00:55:07,636 This amulet is very valuable. The gift of a grateful lady. 319 00:55:08,596 --> 00:55:15,602 If you're good, you shall have it. You can live on it for a whole year. 320 00:55:16,313 --> 00:55:21,358 You can leave the circus. It will bring you good luck. 321 00:55:21,484 --> 00:55:25,821 Sell it to the corner goldsmith. 322 00:55:25,947 --> 00:55:27,948 I can live on it? 323 00:55:28,074 --> 00:55:32,161 At least a year. Real pearls. See for yourself. 324 00:55:35,540 --> 00:55:39,752 And you'll give me the key? 325 00:55:39,878 --> 00:55:41,337 I promise. 326 00:55:42,172 --> 00:55:44,298 And never tell? 327 00:55:44,424 --> 00:55:46,550 Never tell. 328 00:56:17,123 --> 00:56:23,462 - That's done now. I've done what I could, but... - That's kind of you. 329 00:56:34,307 --> 00:56:36,392 As I was saying... 330 00:56:43,817 --> 00:56:46,860 - How do you do? - What do you want? 331 00:56:46,986 --> 00:56:54,410 Mummy, there's an old man with a barrel organ and a monkey does tricks for a penny. 332 00:56:54,536 --> 00:56:58,038 That's a lot of money. 333 00:56:58,164 --> 00:57:00,416 Please, Mummy! 334 00:57:00,542 --> 00:57:02,543 I'll give you one. 335 00:57:18,226 --> 00:57:21,228 - Thank him properly. - Thank you. 336 00:57:21,354 --> 00:57:24,022 - Run along now. - Goodbye. 337 00:57:30,321 --> 00:57:33,699 - Tired? - From the brandy and all the food... 338 00:57:35,785 --> 00:57:37,870 - Agda... - Yes? 339 00:57:39,080 --> 00:57:42,833 I don't quite know how to say this. 340 00:57:42,959 --> 00:57:45,794 - Don't say it, then. - You won't get angry? 341 00:57:45,920 --> 00:57:50,424 I can't promise. Very well - I promise. 342 00:57:52,719 --> 00:57:59,475 I want to stay here with you. I'm too old for the circus. 343 00:58:01,436 --> 00:58:06,356 I want to stay quietly here with you and watch my boys grow up. 344 00:58:08,485 --> 00:58:15,449 I could help out in your shops. I have a pleasant manner when I try. 345 00:58:17,994 --> 00:58:21,246 Let me stay. You won't regret it. 346 00:58:21,372 --> 00:58:25,292 - I won't let you down. - Don't act like a beggar. 347 00:58:27,837 --> 00:58:33,383 I am one. But it's not because of the money. 348 00:58:33,510 --> 00:58:41,683 I'll sell the tent and horses and put the money into the shop. 349 00:58:41,809 --> 00:58:45,562 - You talk a lot. - You say nothing. 350 00:58:45,688 --> 00:58:50,776 - What am I to say? - That I can stay. 351 00:58:54,948 --> 00:59:00,702 - No, you can't stay. - Is there someone else? 352 00:59:00,828 --> 00:59:06,416 And what if there were? I can't live alone forever. 353 00:59:07,752 --> 00:59:12,756 But no one is going to take away my peace and my freedom. 354 00:59:12,882 --> 00:59:15,217 Do you hear? No one. 355 00:59:18,263 --> 00:59:19,721 Yes. 356 01:02:22,864 --> 01:02:25,907 - Where have you been? - Why do you ask? 357 01:02:26,909 --> 01:02:30,871 - Can't I ask a question? - You said it so strangely. 358 01:02:30,997 --> 01:02:32,330 Not at all. 359 01:02:32,457 --> 01:02:36,334 - I went for a walk in town. - Alone? 360 01:02:36,461 --> 01:02:40,213 - Why not? - Was that all you did? 361 01:02:40,339 --> 01:02:41,882 And what about you? 362 01:02:42,008 --> 01:02:44,843 Mind your own business. You know already. 363 01:02:46,262 --> 01:02:48,722 I don't know the details. 364 01:02:49,682 --> 01:02:52,142 - We were discussing you. - Do you have a guilty conscience? 365 01:02:52,268 --> 01:02:57,355 - You should. - I was just window shopping. 366 01:03:02,069 --> 01:03:04,613 At the goldsmith's? 367 01:03:06,741 --> 01:03:09,034 - Have you been spying on me? - No. 368 01:03:09,160 --> 01:03:13,789 But I saw you leave the theatre and go into the goldsmith's. 369 01:03:13,915 --> 01:03:15,582 So what if I did? 370 01:03:16,834 --> 01:03:18,460 Why the theatre? 371 01:03:18,586 --> 01:03:22,756 I was watching a rehearsal. Why make such a fuss? 372 01:03:22,882 --> 01:03:26,510 - Who was there? - I don't know them. 373 01:03:26,636 --> 01:03:29,513 - Frans? - Maybe. 374 01:03:29,639 --> 01:03:31,431 - You spoke to him? - No. 375 01:03:33,100 --> 01:03:36,228 - Are you sure? - We didn't utter a word. 376 01:03:36,354 --> 01:03:39,648 Why did you look so dishevelled when you left? 377 01:03:39,774 --> 01:03:43,819 I fell on the stairs. Why this interrogation?! 378 01:03:47,073 --> 01:03:51,660 - Have you been unfaithful? - You're mad! You've no right to... 379 01:04:04,215 --> 01:04:07,050 - Frightened? - Don't hit me. 380 01:04:07,176 --> 01:04:11,596 - Not if you tell the truth. - I did talk to Frans. 381 01:04:11,722 --> 01:04:14,516 - Were you in his dressing room? - I had a quick look. 382 01:04:14,642 --> 01:04:17,102 - You slept with him. - No! I Swear! 383 01:04:18,563 --> 01:04:22,899 The truth! Or I'll smash your face in. 384 01:04:23,025 --> 01:04:29,239 - You force me to tell lies! - I can see in your eyes you're lying! 385 01:04:29,365 --> 01:04:35,787 He gave me an amulet, and said that I could sell it. 386 01:04:35,913 --> 01:04:39,124 - Where is it? - It was worthless. 387 01:04:39,250 --> 01:04:41,501 And you slept with him? 388 01:04:42,169 --> 01:04:43,587 You're lying! 389 01:04:44,463 --> 01:04:48,758 Don't yell! No one will help you. 390 01:04:48,885 --> 01:04:52,554 I wasn't unfaithful! I wasn't! 391 01:04:55,558 --> 01:05:02,731 I could beat the life out of you. Lie, if it suits you. 392 01:05:17,330 --> 01:05:19,497 I did sleep with Frans. 393 01:05:21,292 --> 01:05:24,044 He forced me to. 394 01:05:24,170 --> 01:05:30,258 He locked me in and I was afraid I'd be late for the show. 395 01:05:32,511 --> 01:05:37,807 He promised me the amulet, and I was scared of him. 396 01:05:37,934 --> 01:05:40,435 I didn't dare refuse. 397 01:05:42,730 --> 01:05:44,606 Say something! 398 01:05:45,816 --> 01:05:48,485 You want me to say you're lying? 399 01:05:49,695 --> 01:05:56,493 I overhead him this morning proposing to you. 400 01:05:57,620 --> 01:06:00,163 I think you went to see him... 401 01:06:00,289 --> 01:06:05,293 because you're as sick of the circus and me... as I am of the circus and you. 402 01:06:15,846 --> 01:06:17,764 Stop laughing! 403 01:06:20,768 --> 01:06:26,731 Now we're stuck! Stuck fast as hell. 404 01:06:26,941 --> 01:06:32,570 The show tonight will be a sensation. 405 01:06:32,697 --> 01:06:37,325 I'll make "no groans" about it. 406 01:06:39,245 --> 01:06:43,123 With horn music, for horned cattle... 407 01:07:41,015 --> 01:07:47,187 - Your health, brother! - Cheers! 408 01:07:55,154 --> 01:08:00,825 Now that I come to think of it, I don't hate a soul. 409 01:08:01,994 --> 01:08:05,163 Not even the policeman on the square today. 410 01:08:06,082 --> 01:08:11,002 Not even Anne, though she is unfaithful. 411 01:08:12,254 --> 01:08:17,550 You despise me, you despise everybody, most of all yourself! 412 01:08:17,676 --> 01:08:24,891 But I like people, I want to cuddle them. I'm not afraid of them. 413 01:08:27,353 --> 01:08:32,148 I don't want to trail around with this lousy circus. 414 01:08:33,651 --> 01:08:36,820 I want to be an honest citizen 415 01:08:36,946 --> 01:08:42,033 with a bank account and a respectable wife. 416 01:08:45,079 --> 01:08:52,377 Anne, you'll never be a respectable wife. 417 01:08:52,503 --> 01:09:00,635 I'll never marry you, because you have been unfaithful, you wretch! 418 01:09:00,761 --> 01:09:07,225 Isn't it nice to be maudlin and sentimental? 419 01:09:07,351 --> 01:09:13,731 Poor Anne, poor Agda, my poor boys. 420 01:09:13,858 --> 01:09:17,944 And you, you poor devil, and your wretched wife. 421 01:09:19,864 --> 01:09:25,160 A pity people must live. I feel sorry for them. 422 01:09:27,913 --> 01:09:32,375 Everyone is so frightened. 423 01:09:33,460 --> 01:09:39,215 - It's a shame. - Yes, it's a shame to be Albert! 424 01:09:39,341 --> 01:09:42,177 It's a shame! Shame, shame! 425 01:09:49,310 --> 01:09:54,981 But now I'm going to do something worthy of a human being. 426 01:09:55,107 --> 01:09:58,484 - Not kill yourself? - I didn't say that! 427 01:10:10,831 --> 01:10:15,210 I got it from the tiger trainer. 428 01:10:15,336 --> 01:10:21,507 You ought to shoot the bear, he's in a bad way. 429 01:10:23,636 --> 01:10:29,515 - I ought to shoot the bear... - Don't forget to shoot my wife, too. 430 01:10:29,642 --> 01:10:32,435 It would be merciful. 431 01:10:35,481 --> 01:10:41,945 Shoot everyone you feel sorry for, five or six of them. 432 01:10:44,198 --> 01:10:50,745 - I should shoot you, Frost! - I have my old father to care for! 433 01:10:52,081 --> 01:10:54,290 - Are you afraid? - No. 434 01:10:56,543 --> 01:10:59,420 - Afraid to die? - Yes. 435 01:11:07,179 --> 01:11:11,349 - I'm not afraid. - Then kill yourself. 436 01:11:11,475 --> 01:11:13,476 No! 437 01:11:13,602 --> 01:11:17,939 - It's hot in here. - Open the door! 438 01:11:28,742 --> 01:11:33,121 Look at the life all around us! 439 01:11:36,292 --> 01:11:39,460 I love it! Love it! 440 01:12:28,510 --> 01:12:33,389 Why try to squeeze the truth out of Anne? 441 01:12:33,515 --> 01:12:36,642 I wouldn't mind being a cuckold if I didn't know! 442 01:12:36,769 --> 01:12:42,357 - And now you're jealous. - I'll strangle her. 443 01:12:42,483 --> 01:12:48,946 I'll beg her forgiveness. Ask her to tell me everything. 444 01:12:49,073 --> 01:12:53,242 Every detail of what they did. 445 01:12:53,369 --> 01:12:55,620 Isn't that mad? Do you understand? 446 01:12:55,746 --> 01:12:59,040 No, but what the hell? 447 01:12:59,792 --> 01:13:05,588 Anne! Sweet little Anne! My sweet girl! 448 01:13:06,799 --> 01:13:11,761 Why should that bitch leave me? I'll do likewise! 449 01:13:11,887 --> 01:13:16,057 - Get it off your chest! - You're cold as an icicle. 450 01:13:16,183 --> 01:13:18,267 Let's get up! 451 01:13:42,501 --> 01:13:48,089 Quiet, everyone! We must start getting ready! 452 01:13:51,969 --> 01:13:53,636 Albert's drunk! 453 01:13:56,598 --> 01:14:00,810 Get ready for the performance! The show starts in an hour! 454 01:14:00,936 --> 01:14:03,688 - Have the lamps been filled? - We're nearly out of oil. 455 01:14:03,814 --> 01:14:08,609 We'll shorten the programme! Hurry up! Don't dawdle! 456 01:14:08,735 --> 01:14:11,195 And you, you damned midget, 457 01:14:11,321 --> 01:14:14,490 I'll sack you or else kill you! 458 01:14:15,534 --> 01:14:20,329 Off with you, and be funny! We start in one hour! 459 01:14:20,456 --> 01:14:24,625 But no lewdness, this is a respectable town! 460 01:14:26,587 --> 01:14:29,297 You got a kick in the backside. 461 01:14:33,635 --> 01:14:35,428 I think I'll leave them. 462 01:16:22,744 --> 01:16:25,288 The actors are coming! 463 01:16:36,091 --> 01:16:38,384 The actors are here! 464 01:17:27,517 --> 01:17:32,855 Silence! Now for the highlight of the evening! 465 01:17:32,981 --> 01:17:37,401 A fiery Spanish rider on an Andalusian thoroughbred! 466 01:17:37,527 --> 01:17:40,821 An act you'll never forget! 467 01:17:52,292 --> 01:17:55,002 Our escapade didn't tire you? 468 01:18:17,401 --> 01:18:19,318 Shall we ride tonight? 469 01:19:52,412 --> 01:19:57,583 That settles it. The gentlemen have insulted each other. 470 01:19:57,709 --> 01:20:04,131 Let us judge the duel. Lay aside your whip, sir. 471 01:20:04,257 --> 01:20:06,300 Alfredo, fetch! 472 01:20:06,426 --> 01:20:11,138 No snuffboxes and knives allowed. Begin. 473 01:21:07,737 --> 01:21:10,739 That's it, Albert! 474 01:22:13,136 --> 01:22:15,137 I'll get him! 475 01:22:28,777 --> 01:22:30,945 Where is he? 476 01:22:31,071 --> 01:22:33,364 I'll get him! 477 01:22:52,384 --> 01:22:58,013 The show's over. 478 01:22:59,641 --> 01:23:03,352 Thank you all for coming. 479 01:24:44,037 --> 01:24:49,249 Look what I brought you, Dorothy. 480 01:25:02,347 --> 01:25:10,813 Albert, open the door! Let me in! 481 01:26:42,572 --> 01:26:48,994 Are you dead? Won't you open up? 482 01:26:49,120 --> 01:26:51,663 Go to hell! 483 01:26:51,789 --> 01:26:54,708 To hell? Right, OK. 484 01:27:44,008 --> 01:27:46,927 - Can we strike the tent? - Do as you like. 485 01:27:47,053 --> 01:27:50,264 - Good takings. - Split them between you! 486 01:29:20,980 --> 01:29:24,483 Shoe Prince before we leave. 487 01:29:24,609 --> 01:29:27,110 - We're leaving? - Of course. 488 01:29:59,685 --> 01:30:04,606 This afternoon, when I was sleeping off the booze, 489 01:30:04,732 --> 01:30:08,610 I dreamt that Alma said to me, 490 01:30:08,736 --> 01:30:15,534 "Poor Frost, you look tired and sad, how about a rest?" 491 01:30:15,660 --> 01:30:22,666 "Yes," I said. "I'll make you tiny as a foetus." 492 01:30:22,792 --> 01:30:29,840 "You can sleep in peace in my womb." 493 01:30:30,508 --> 01:30:37,389 So I crept inside, and I slept soundly there 494 01:30:37,515 --> 01:30:42,644 as though rocked in a cradle. 495 01:30:42,770 --> 01:30:49,317 I got smaller and smaller, till I was only a seed. 496 01:30:49,444 --> 01:30:54,948 - And then I was gone. - Stop trudging along. Come inside! 497 01:30:55,074 --> 01:31:00,412 She can't sleep if I'm not beside her. 498 01:31:03,958 --> 01:31:06,710 - Good night! - Good night. 499 01:32:14,695 --> 01:32:21,409 SAWDUST AND TINSEL