All language subtitles for High.School.Confidential

[ Male Singer On P.A. ]
♪ Open up, honey
It's your lover boy, me ♪

♪ That's knockin' ♪

♪ Well, listen to me, baby
All the cats are
at the high school rockin' ♪

♪ Now, honey, get your
boppin' shoes before
the jukebox blows a fuse ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin'
Everybody's boppin', boppin'
at the high school hop ♪

♪ Hoppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin'
Everybody's boppin' ♪

♪ And boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, little baby
Let's rock
a little bit tonight ♪

♪ Come on here, mama
Let's shake things
up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah, heart will beat
the rhythm and my feet
are movin' smooth and light ♪

♪ We're boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ We're boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ We're shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ We're boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, pretty baby
Let's shake things
up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah, let me tell you
somethin', I'm a-buffin' up
my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya
pretty kitten ♪

♪ We got a lot of lovin'
to do ♪

♪ And we're goin' for a ride
We're gonna shake it up
tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin'
at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin' ♪

♪ Everybody's hoppin'
and boppin'
at the high school hop ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Well ♪

♪ Boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-walkin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin'
Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

[ Cheering ]

[ Tires Screech ]
Hey, wise guy!

I was gonna park there,
big shot!

The name's Baker--
B-A-K-E-R--
and I park where I want.

That space is mine.
You got 32 teeth,
buster.

You wanna try for none?

Hiya, sexy.
You look real cultured.

Let's, uh, cut out to some
drag-and-eat pad, huh?

Oh, wow.
Cool it.

What's that, chum?
Beat it.

[ Chuckles ]
You wanna start a rumble?

Drop it, buster.
Well, the name
is Tony Baker.

And maybe the chick here
likes me to hold her arm.

Come on, now, Joanie.
I'm puttin' it down,
but you ain't pickin' it up.

Maybe later.
Yeah, Dad.

Much later.

Oh, man.

Don't be so fast to start
a rumble with the president
of Wheelers and Dealers.

You know who that is?
No.

Well, man,
that is J.I. Coleridge.

[ Chuckles ]
I didn't know that, man.
Mm-hmm.

So, J.I.'s the top stud
around here, huh?
Mm-hmm.

Yeah, you get in with
the Wheelers and Dealers, and
you'll be a top stud yourself.

Yeah?
I got news for ya, man.

Before this crummy day's over,
every crummy stud
in this whole crummy school's...

gonna know
who Tony Baker is.

See, I don't join them, man.
They join me.
You dig me?

I dig you.
I'm puttin' it down.

Well, I'm picking it up.
Come on.

I never saw him before.
Did you?

No. But he's
a real character.

Sounds like you're interested.

[ Chattering ]

Where's the warden?
If you mean Mr. Robinson,
he'll be back in a minute.

Take a seat.

I'm lookin' to graze
on some grass.

What?
[ Scoffs ]
Okay, chick.

I guess I dialed
the wrong number.

Young man!
Me?

Who do you think I mean?
I don't know. I got no time
to play guessing games.

Give me that!
Now, watch out. That weed
might be too strong for you.

- Wouldn't you rather have
a cigarette?
- What?

You know, if you were 20 years
younger, even then I'd hate
to be stuck with you on a date.

Why--
Now, don't flip your lid.

[ Sighs ]
What do you want here?

Um, I'm a transfer
from North High, Chicago.

Come here.

I see you live with
your aunt and uncle.

That's the way
the bongo bingles.

Please leave
those papers alone.

Your scholastic record
is very bad.

So what?
I'm no teacher zombie.

This is your seventh year
in high school--

two as a junior
and three as a senior.

I know,
and two more years
for Uncle Sam.

So let's skip
the ancient history, huh?
What's the scoop now?

If you're trying
to create an impression,

I'm unimpressed.

There's a two-dollar deposit
for a year's supply
of gym towels.

You, uh, got change
for a 20?

I think you'd better see
our principal, Mr. Robinson,
when he returns.

And please take this
to your homeroom.

Thanks.
Uh, give me a ring, doll.

Now, some slang words
have been accepted...

as correct English usage.

But slang itself is such
a very temporary thing...

that it's apt to fade
into nonexistence.

It's hard to tell beforehand
whether a word will live or die.

Slang itself changes with
each successive generation.

Uh, a 15th-century student,
for instance, might say...

that Columbus believed
the world was round
instead of square.

However, today,
the word "square"...

has an entirely different
connotation.
[ Students Chuckling ]

[ Wolf Whistle ]

[ Students Snickering ]

Do you belong
in my class?

And you belong
in my class too, doll.
[ Snickering Continues ]

You know, for a teach,
you're pretty cool.

Uh, why don't we cut out
and go to your pad
and live it up, huh?

[ Laughter ]
Class, please!

Take a seat.
And be quiet.

[ Murmuring ]
Hiya, kitten.

I said, be quiet.

Now let's take the, uh,
slang word "scram."

It originated
with the verb "scramble,"

which means "to move about
on your hands and knees."

The slang word "scram" means
"to get out" or "to go away."

You'll find the word
in your dictionary,

but whether or not
you should use the word
is another question.

I know the answer
to that question, Teach.

I don't remember
asking a question.

Look, you know,
you could be the most,

but, I mean, all that
old-style jive you got written
up on the board is nowhere.

[ Chuckling ]
I'll tell you when to speak.

Now, look, take it
from the stud, will you?
[ Laughing ]

Uh, I mean, that stuff
is strictly for the tinners
that live around the block.

Like, if I were to say
to this kitten here--

If I were to say, uh,
"Let's blow this joint,"

or, "Let's hop in my cab
and take off for the Casbah--"

Will you shut up?

Okay.

Okay, I'll break it off.
But I just want you to know
that it takes a lot out of me.

[ Chuckling ]

I don't want you
to call me "doll."
My name is Miss Williams.

Well, why be so formal?
I mean, you can call me Tony,
or daddy-o.

[ Laughter ]
I've had enough of this.

I want you to report
to Mr. Robinson with me
right away.

Slam, bam,
thank you, ma'am.

Back to the warden's office,
huh, doll?

For the last time,
will you stop
calling me "doll"?

Okay. But that's no way to talk
to the future president...

of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Man, I've got the gold
to take her on a trip
to cloud nine.

[ Chuckling ]

[ Door Closes ]
[ Chattering ]

Here, here, here.
Come on, cats. Cool it.

Come on, now.
Cool it, cats.
[ Chattering Stops ]

Now, how would you like J.I.
to lay a little history on you?

[ Applause ]

Now, you heard that square bit
she was puttin' down...

about Christopher Columbus,
our founder.
[ Laughter ]

Now, I ask you,
is this a bringdown?
[ Laughing, Chattering ]

Columbus.

Why, man,
he was the hippest.
[ Laughter ]

Now, one swingin' day
when Chris was sittin'
at the beach goofin',

[ Laughter ]
he dug that
the world was round.

And with this crazy idea
stashed in his lid,

he swung over to the royal pad
to cut up a few touches with
a cool chick, Queen Isabella,

who was a swinger.

Bell took a long look at him
and said, "Christy,

what is this jazz
you puttin' down
about our planet bein' round?"

She said,
"Everybody hip
that it's square.

"The only thing square
about this world...

are the cats
what live in it."

[ Laughter ]
He said, "Look, I'm in your pad
for one swingin' reason."

He says,
"I know I can make it east
by swingin' west.

"Now, I wanna take
some nonstop studs...

"to go in a deep pool
of water with me...

"and maybe come up
with the 'New World' bit.

"If I'm straight,
why, everybody swing.

"And if I goof and run into
any of them flip
Indian kiddies over there,

"I'll just sit down and
smoke a little pipe with 'em.

[ Laughter ]
"And who knows, baby?

Maybe run off with a deed to
a groovy piece of real estate."
[ Laughter ]

She said,
"Crazy, man! But, like,
this is a sick bit you wage.

And if you find out
that the world is square?"

He says,
"Why, it's easy, baby.

We'll just tool off the deep end
and dig a little infinity,
that's all."

He says,
"Now, Bell, dig me hard, baby."

He says,
"I know you're hung with
the affairs of the court."

He says, "But I need
scarfin' for this trip."
[ Laughter ]

He says,
"Baby, and that takes bread.

And in the bread department,
I am nowhere!"

She says,
"Man, a man like you
a real bringdown.

See, you pump me up with
a crazy story, then expect me
to spring for the gold."

She says,
"You just cooled the whole bit."

[ Laughter ]

She said,
"You know the kingdom
is next to tapsville.

"And if I ever laid
this story out on my old man,
why, he'd flip out.

You know how square
Ferd is."

[ Laughter ]

He said,
"Bell, listen, baby.

"You the swingingest chick
in the whole mother kingdom.

[ Laughter ]

And I'm hip that
if anyone can score
for the bread, it's you."

Well, kiddies, the next morning,
she came up with
a real wicked plan...

to hock the royal eggs.

And after Chris
met his boat connection
and scored for three,

he got some cats together
with eyes for adventure...

and split across the Atlantic
no-tomorrow style.

[ Laughter ]

That's very interesting.

Take your seat, please.

Mr. Robinson.
Just a moment, please.

You've got a problem in there.
New student.

A boy who is without doubt
the most arrogant,
insulting and--

Don't get excited,
Miss Dodge.
We've had problems before.

But not like this one.

I usually handle them.

[ Door Closes ]

Get out of my chair.

Okay, baldy.
You'd better sit down anyway
before you fall down.

Man, you look like
you've been goofin' off.

I'll take that.
Right now!

Don't cut yourself now.
That, uh, thing
you're smoking.

Ahh-- Your feet
off the table.

Just what are you trying
to accomplish?

I don't dig you.
Oh, I see.
"Dig me."

I have no objection
to your hip talk
or hep talk...

or whatever it's called
at the moment.

But in my office,
let's talk just plain,
old-fashioned English.

It'll help us
to understand each other.

Man, what's there to understand?
Come to the point.

You're dragging your rear axle
in waltz time.

I haven't any idea
what you've been saying--
Well, what I've said was--

And don't make a profession
out of rudeness!

And no more knives.

If I ever hear of you
having one, I'll report you
to the juvenile authorities.

And now,
go back to your classes.

Thanks, um,
for nothin'.

[ Door Closes ]

Hello, Tony darling.
Hi, Auntie.

You gettin' up
or goin' to bed?

How did it go
at school today?
It went.

If you'd rather have coffee,
Tony, there's a pot of fresh.

No, thanks.
I'll think I'll cut out
and size up this townsville.

You looking for excitement?

Why not?
I'm a citizen.

I hate to think of you
running around
all by your lonely.

Auntie, I'm a big boy now.
I even go out with girls.

[ Chuckles ]
That's why I worry,

thinking of you coming up
against those young,
tight sweaters.

You oughta know.

Stop treating me
like a stranger.

With Vic out of town,
it's lonely.

Relatives should always
kiss each other...

hello and good-bye
polite-like.

You're gettin' paid
for my room and board.

But not enough.

Tomorrow afternoon,
when you have your
usual cup, Auntie,

why don't you put
a little bit more coffee
in your brandy and coffee, huh?

Bye, now.

Now, you can see
the difference...

between a real cigarette
and marijuana.

And there'd be no mistaking
the texture or contents
if you were to handle it.

The darker one has been rolled
in wheat-straw paper.

In most of the reefers,
a double thickness
of paper is used.

Now, in the language
the addicts use
among themselves,

marijuana is referred to
as "Mary Jane," "pot,"
"weed" or "tea."

They never say to each other,
"Let's smoke
a marijuana cigarette."

They say,
"Let's turn on,"
or, "Let's blast a joint."

Commissioner, don't you think
that you're magnifying
this issue?

A marijuana cigarette...

was found on the floor
of one of your classrooms,

and another was found
in the girls' gym.

And that's enough
to start a big crusade
at Santa Bella High?

Mr. Burroughs,
please understand...

Miss Williams,
like many of us,

believes in the
progressive theory that...

there is no such thing
as a bad boy or girl.

Well, there's a high school
in Indiana.

I don't know
whether they followed your
progressive theories or not.

They had no problem
three years ago.

But out of a total enrollment
of 1200 students,

285 were found to be using
marijuana or heroin.

And this dreadful condition...

was only uncovered
through a horrible accident.

One student,
desperate for money
to pay for his habit,

sold bennies
for quarters and dimes
to kids in elementary school.

It was the death
of a 13-year-old--

who had been addicted
to marijuana...

and then to heroin--
that exposed the ugly facts.

But by that time,
it was too late...

for 41 teenagers
who were addicted.

It can happen here.

[ Chattering ]

Oh, man, like,
everybody's talking about you.

Yeah?
You're famous.

Hey, hey.
You wanna make some bread?
Yeah, I'm picking up.

What about all
the Wheelers and Dealers?
They're your type.

I thought
you were good people.
Uh--

Tell me something.
Is that doll
J.I.'s parking pad?

She sure is.
What's her name?

Joan.
Yeah?

I dig pretty kittens,
especially rich, pretty kittens.

[ Chuckles ]
J.I.'s pretty rough.

In my book, man,
he's a schmo.

From Kokomo.
From Kokomo, yeah.

[ Bell Ringing ]

Hi, I'm Steve Bentley.
Oh, that's too bad.

I'm president
of the Rangers.

Oh, well, I'm sorry,
but I'm lookin'
for some real action.

We got most of
the football players.
No, no, no, no.

A different kind
of action.
Okay, see you around.

Why not?

Hiya, doll.
I'm Tony Baker.
My name's Mary Jane Andrews.

Mary Jane?
Well, you pulverize me.

Hey, Petey, you know
what this doll's name is?
Mary Jane.

Oh, yeah?
Mary Jane's a crazy name.

It just makes me frantic.

Mary Jane, we've got
to get together sometime
and have a ball.

What do you say, doll?
Well, I have been
going steady with--

Oh, I dig competitions,
and I sure get my kicks
from sayin' your name.

Mary Jane.
Oh, yes, that Mary.

I'll take care of the tab.

And I'd also like
to buy dessert
for all the cool cats.

Gee, thanks.

I tried to catch you last night.
Yeah, well, I was on
a cruise in the big city.

I'm dry.
I just don't know
what I'm gonna do.

Gee, I wish
I could help you, Joanie.
Well, what can I do--

Hi, people.
May I sit down? Thanks.

Petey,
why don't you sit there.

This school's sure gettin'
a low-class clientele.

What's your beef, man?
I just wanna play friends.

Is that a crime in this state?
Or are you just afraid
of a little competition?

Well, talk up, man.
I don't sound you at all.

Now look what you've done.
You've gone and made
the kitten nervous.

Come on.
Let's be henchmen.

I'll make you vice president
of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Maybe I'll even make you
executive vice president.

What's the good word, Joan?
If you dig me like I dig you--

Lay dead, Baker.
She's my girl.

I've got a scoop
for you, J.I.

Things are changing around here
as of today.

What's the matter, Joan?
You feeling sick?

Looks like Joan's got a bad case
of the screaming meemies.

Look like Joan
none of your business.

Oh, ho.
You're not tuned in, J.I.
I'm makin' it my business.

You're lookin' for
some awful bad trouble, boy.

Maybe. Maybe.

Why don't we make a meetin',
settle this personally?

Oh, it gonna be settled...
my way.

J.I. looks
rough and ready.

Well, if I'm gonna take over,
I might as well start right now.

You know,
that Joan's a sick girl.

You know what I mean,
don't you, weed-head?
Yeah, I know what you mean.

Yeah.

♪ [ Humming ]

♪ [ Whistling ]

[ J.I. ]
Hello there, Baker boy.

Now, you said
you want some action.

[ Chuckles ]
Yeah, but just between
you and me.

Why, this here's some of
the Wheelers and Dealers.

I kind of figured
if you wanted to take over,
now's the time to do it.

I'll just, uh, stand here
and watch the fun here.

That way, I don't get
no blood on my pants.

All right, fellas.

That's right.
Play it cool.

You know,
I lost one of these things
in the principal's office.

I don't wanna
lose another one
in one of your bellies.

So don't be foolish, chums,
or I'll let the air
out of all of you.

Now, uh, school's over,
so why don't you all
go home.

And tell the rest
of the Wheelers and Dealers
that they've got a new "pres."

Go on, beat it.
Go on, beat it.

You're quite a big boy
with that onion peeler.
Big enough to take over.

I'll make a deal
with you, J.I.

I'll let you be vice president,
even treasurer,
of all the weed-heads at school.

If you don't
stay away from Joan,

even that thing
isn't gonna help you.

[ Starter Clicking ]
[ Sighs ]

[ Clicking Continues ]

Hey, Teach,
you want a push?

I think
my battery's dead.

Well, hop in.

Come on. Leave it there.
I'll give you a ride home
in a real cab.

- I don't wanna impose on you.
- What's the matter?
You scared?

I'll call the Auto Club.

Who are you afraid of,
me or yourself?

[ Chuckles ]
You don't have to worry.

I'll see that
you behave yourself.
I mean, after all,

a teacher's gotta behave
like a teacher.

Okay.

I'll, uh--
I'll call the Auto Club
from home.

Thanks.

I, uh, wouldn't want you
to fall out.

I'm afraid I'm taking you
out of your way.

Don't be silly.
I just happen
to be going your way.

And which way
is my way?

Any old way.

♪ [ Jazz On Radio ]

This is very sweet
and thoughtful of you.

A crack like that can hurt
a guy's reputation.

Hey, how about
stopping for a beer?
Aren't you underage?

Well, I can--
Maybe I can pass
for a teenage adult.

What's your angle?

Now, uh, is there a law
that says a guy's
gotta have an angle?

No. It's just that
you always seem to me to be
trying to prove something.

Teach, that's all
in your mind.

Is it really?
I'm not the one that tried
to disrupt the class.

I didn't go
in the principal's office
with a cigar and a knife.

Well, I'm afraid
you wouldn't look very good
with a cigar.

You're just not the type.

What's your type?
Oh, I'm the satisfied type.

No, you're not satisfied.
Oh, yes, I am.

No, you're not satisfied.
That's why you're always trying
to make people notice you.

You wanna be
considered important.
Okay, have it your way.

But when I checked into
this crummy school Monday,
I was just another kid.

Now everybody in that school
knows who Tony Baker is.
Who is he?

Well, um,
I'll soon be president
of the Wheelers and Dealers.

Does that mean so much--

to be the leader of a small
group of would-be hoodlums?
You got a better offer?

I mean, like being president
of the Arlene Williams
Personal Service Club?

That's not a bad idea.
Maybe we'll start
with a beer, huh?

[ Sighs ]
I'm sorry I brought it up.

Turn, uh,
at the next corner.
Yes, ma'am.

[ Tires Screech ]

Are you expecting me
to act like a gentleman?

No. I wouldn't wanna
give you a nervous breakdown.

Ooh! You're gettin'
a sense of humor.

Hey, I'll pick you up
in the morning.

My car
will be finished then.

I know, but we got
a lot of things to talk over.
Do we?

What?
I don't know.
I'll figure out something.

Well, when you find out,
let me know.
I'll be glad to meet you...

in the classroom.

Bye.
Thanks for the ride.

Baby, you look like
you got the chuck hollers.

J.I.,
I've got to get a stick.

For money,
you can buy anything.
I'm clean.

I've used up
my whole allowance.

I can't ask my dad
for any more advances.

Yeah, well,
that's tough toenails.
I mean,

why bug me
with your sad story?

It's your problem
where you get the gold.

What do you want me to do,
steal it?

Crazy. I knew you'd
come up with somethin' cool.

Do you really
expect me to steal?

Oh, now, come on, Joan.
It's your idea, not mine.

Hey, you cop a sneak
of the principal's office?
You're switching channels on me.

The records only show
that he's a transfer
from North High,

an orphan
living with his aunt
on Seaton Street.

I've got to get
a stick from Jukey. J.I.,
won't you lend me the money?

If you need the money,
try the Morino gimmick, huh?

Stop buggin' me.

I'll take
those two dresses, Kitty.
Oh, very well, Miss Staples.

Usual charge, kid?
Yes.

Mr. Morino?
Yes?

Miss Staples would like
to charge these two dresses.

Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Miss Staples,

your taste makes our business
a sheer delight, believe me.

Don't overplay it,
blabbermouth.
Joan didn't try anything on.

I see. Adorable,
adorable, adorable.

As soon as the alterations
are complete, we'll send it
right out to the house.

All right?
Would you sign here, please,
Miss Staples?

Thank you, Miss Staples.
Thank you.

Did you get
the new import in yet?
Yes, I did.

One and one alone.
It's for you, dear.
It's hanging right in the back.

Go right back there.

This is adorable.
This is you. You.

Turn around, dear.
Lovely, lovely.

Well, here you are.

Only 15?
Tough.

These dresses cost
50 each retail.
We've got 'em marked up to 75.

We can't go any higher.
After all,
your father's secretary...

isn't that much of a dope.

But last time you gave me--
This is it if you want
a cash kickback,

and, uh, if me and Morino
are to be paid for our services.

Only 15--
Take it or leave it.

We never know
when this setup will backfire.

And when it does,
we'll get hurt, not you.

So, uh, you want the cash,
or do you want the cash?

[ Chuckles ]
You're a crook.

Aren't we all?

♪ [ Upbeat Blues ]

I'm still short 20.

Look, sugar,
I spoke to Jukey
like you told me to,

and he said he wanted
all the green stuff.

I stuck my neck out
to do you a favor.
What more can I do?

Why shouldn't
he give me a break?
Didn't he turn me on?

Come on.
You turned yourself on.

You oughta not talk like that.
You know he might
get mad at ya.

[ Applause ]

♪ [ Stops ]

My old man
was a bread stasher
all his life.

He never got fat.
He wound up
with a used car,

a 17-inch screen
and arthritis.

Tomorrow is a drag, man.
Tomorrow is a king-sized bust.
[ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ]
They cry, "Put down pot.
Don't think a lot."

For what?
Time, how much,
and what to do with it.

Sleep, man,
and you might wake up
digging the whole human race...

giving itself three days
to get out.

Tomorrow is a drag, pops.
[ Laughter ]

The future is a flake.
[ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ]
I had a canary
who couldn't sing.

I had a cat that let me
share my pad with her.

I bought a dog
that killed the cat
that ate the canary.

What is truth?
[ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ]
I had an uncle
with an Ivy League heart.

He had life with
a belt in the back.

He had a button-down brain,
wind-up,
a belt in the mouth...

and a button-down lip.

[ Snaps Fingers ]
♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ]
We cough blood
on this earth.

Now there's a race for space.
We can cough blood
on the moon soon.

Tomorrow is dragsville, cats.
Tomorrow is a king-sized drag.

[ Snaps Fingers ]
♪ [ Resumes ]

♪ [ Stops ]
Tool of fast shorts.
Swing with a gassy chick.

Turn on to a thousand joys.
Smile on what happened,
or check what's gonna happen.

You'll miss what's happening.

Turn your eyes inside
and dig the vacuum.

Tomorrow-- drag.
[ Snaps Fingers ]

♪ [ Resumes ]
[ Applause ]

Ready for the race?
Oh, the Wheelers and Dealers
are ready to race you now?

As long as
you've got enough money
to make it worthwhile.

These Rangers have
some cool rods, man.
Hey, is it a bet?

I'll let you know.
Not me, you won't. You'll talk
to my secretary here.

He handles all my business.
[ Laughing ]

What do you boys want?
I'll have a cup of coffee,

and give the man here
what he wants.

Give me what I want.
Okay.

Ginger ale, coming up.

Miss America.
Hey, forget the chicks, man.
We've got more important--

What's up?
The fuzz just came in.

Don't you feel the heat?
Yeah.

They're checking to see that
nobody is spiking the drinks
or using other stuff.

Man, I could spot 'em
blindfolded.

Most of the time,
I can smell 'em.

Well, you spotted
those fuzz, man.

Listen, uh,
did you sound out
the boys?

I already told 'em
you were grazing for grass.

Crazy, man.

Got a message for you, Joan,
but, uh,

it's private and personal
and kind of fits in
with the beat.

So, uh--

♪ La cucaracha
La cucaracha ♪

♪ Marijuana puff you want ♪

Relax, chick.
I'm with it.

You with it, daddy-o?
I'm thinking of taking
a lease.

We'll live it up,
you and me.

What gives, Doris?
Not too good.

Well, what's the matter?

I'm burning up.
You just had the shivers
a few minutes ago.

I'll go make you
a cold malt.

I'll help you.

Come on, Doris.
You haven't been
in the pool for weeks.

Yeah, come on. Get with it.
You said you were steaming hot.

Hey, maybe I'd better
cool you off, huh?
Oh, come on.

Give the kid a break.
Let's go in the pool.

Thanks.
Oh, you're welcome.

She, uh,
needs something else
other than a malt.

You know a lot.
I know enough.

Like what?
Like, do you have
any weed to torch up on?

Petey said
you were good people.

I know what's happening.

I'm dying to blast,
but I'm clean.

How about it, Tony?
You holding?
Sorry, doll.

I'm trying to make
a connection myself.

See, I've got the gold,
but, uh, no connection.

Hey, where are your folks?
They're at some luncheon
for Doris's father.

He just got back from Paris.
Oh.

This is some layout
you've got here.

Someday I'm gonna
hock the whole place
to pay off my debts...

just to get myself
some reefers.

I told you,
I've got the gold.

Now, if you just tell me
who the right guy is.

Come on.
Give me a chance to score.

Come here.

Check the character
on the diving board.

Get her!
Oh, no!

Pull her in!

He's a regular comedian.
What's his name?

Jukey Judlow.

What are the details
on him?
He's a hardnose.

He wouldn't lend me
any money
when I begged for it...

just because
I was a little short.

Come on!
In the pool!
[ Screams ]

Into the pool you go!
[ Screaming Continues ]

[ Yelling, Shouting ]

Get her legs!
Throw her in!

[ All ]
One! Two!

Three!
[ Screams ]

Why don't you introduce me
to this character?

I'll, uh, see that
you don't have to hock anything.

I didn't know
you were a weed-head, Tony.

All my friends are.
Do you sound me?

Oh, I sound you plenty.
We're good henchmen,
you and me.

[ Screams ]
Get away from me!
[ Chattering, Shouting ]

[ Screaming, Sobbing ]
Hey, get out of here!

All right, get out!
Go on!

Yeah.
Now, get out of here.

[ Sobbing ]

Hey, and shut that door.
Come on.

Take it easy.

You better get
a coat or something
to cover up these arms.

And see that
she gets home.

Well,
what are you waiting for?

I thought she was
just a weed-head like me.

She was.
She graduated.

Well, don't look so surprised.
Look, do you want me
to spell it out for you?

If you flake around
with the weed, you're gonna
end up using the hard stuff.

Now, go on.
Get the coat, will ya?

What's the idea?
You holdin'?

I don't dig you.
Well, I'm lookin'
to graze on some grass.

You're way out, man.
I don't sound you.

Well, now, Joan told me
that you could
straighten me out.

See, I wanna score
like the Yanks.

Joan told you?
Uh-huh.

Yeah, she said
you and Mary Jane
were going steady.

What do you mean,
you're going steady
with another chick?

I'm your girl.
Yeah, Gloria.

Go play in traffic.

Man, you shouldn't
treat Joan so rough.

In her condition,
she's not good advertising for
someone who's pushin' the stuff.

I'm all tears.
She don't bake,
she don't get dusted.

What about Mary Jane?
Oh, uh,
I'd like five pounds.

Five pounds?
Man, I don't carry
nothin' like that.

Just a stick or two.
You know what I mean?

Fix up a couple
of the heads at school.
I'm no big operator.

Oh, well,
Joan said you were.

Joan's got me figured wrong.

Well, I thought
I'd score a can,

but I'll take
a stick or two
if that's all you got.

That's pretty wild.
Magnetic box, huh?

Mm-hmm.

A buck a stick.

Hey, uh, when do I meet
the ace man?

I'm tired of foolin' around
with this penny-ante stuff.

Ace man'll have a can
for you at the race.

Tomorrow night
at the old airport.

Good deal.

You wanna see me?
Tony, yes.

Would you sit down,
please? There.

I've been thinking
about you, Tony.
Well, that sounds romantic.

- I've been trying
to figure you out.
- Don't knock yourself out.

Like the book says,
I'm a bad customer,
so just mark me "lousy."

Well, you weren't a good student
at North High.

You certainly haven't tried
to learn anything here.

What do you want, blood?
I wanna help you.

If I knew you better,
I think I could--
Well, now, that--

that can be arranged
any night this week.

I usually see
my students at teatime.

You know my address.

I'll expect you
at 6:00?
Crazy.

For a cup of tea.

Uh, well,
I can't tonight.
I'm-I'm busy.

But maybe some other night.

All right.
We'll try again sometime,
hmm?

But I could make it
maybe about, uh,
say, like, midnight?

Forget it.

You, uh, better get back
to your class, huh?

Chicken.

I remember when I was a teenager
just before prohibition
was repealed.

We used to sneak
a drink or two
from a hip flask.

Oh, my mother and father
thought it was
the end of the world.

So what happened?
Absolutely nothing.

I settled down
happily with your mother...

and a pretty successful business
if I do say so myself.

So what's all
the shouting about?

Well, dear,
perhaps they had some reason
for wanting the parents to meet.

This police commissioner,
Walter Burroughs,
doesn't fool me.

He's making political hay,

impressing the voters
with another
sensational scandal.

Only this time,
he's added something new--
narcotics.

Now, that I don't like.
That's going
a little too far.

Tony, what do you know
about narcotics?

Oh, nothing, sir.
I've read a little bit
about it, but--

And you, baby?

Why, Dad, I haven't
even read about it.

Now, you see what I mean?
The whole affect of
the commissioner's hullabaloo...

will be to get the kids
to ask questions...

and, God forbid,
to even use narcotics,

because he's creating
an interest in it.

Well, I can't make the
police commissioner's meeting.

I have to be
at the Better Music Society.

We have to be going.

Good night.
It's been very nice meeting you.
Good night.

And, children, behave.
Of course, Mother.

[ Chuckling ]
Mother, you don't have
to worry about those kids.

The only "problem" children
I know are the ones that have
"problem" parents,

which leaves us out.

[ Chuckling ]
Cheers, darling.

You sure you don't wanna
turn on?
No.

With me,
it's strictly business.

You know, I knew a boy once
that gave himself
a little fix,

and he dropped dead
just like that.

Man, you won't ever
catch me fooling around
with that hard stuff.

One look at Doris,
and I'm convinced
to stay with reefers.

Well, just take it easy,
will you?

You'll stink up
the upholstery.

[ Chattering ]

Hey, we got together 80 bucks
says our cars will beat yours.

Covered, man.

Hey, that's
a hundred-dollar bill.
Don't worry.

I'm just lettin' you hold it.
I got a better idea.
Why don't we join forces?

Sorry.
Playin' it my way.

It's about time you got here.
We have a jet change
in the jugs.

Take a look at this rig, man.
Hey, Tony, you gonna
drive with this hearse?

Put your money
where your mouth is.
You're stoned, Joan.

Hey, Petey, take care
of the car, will ya?
I got business.

Man, you're gonna
drive this bomb?
Yes.

Hey, Petey,
hurry up with this thing.

Well, Jukey
set me up for something,
but I'm still lookin'.

Yep. Well,
you can stop lookin'...

as of now.

[ Chuckles ]
Don't tell me
you're my connection?

I'm holdin', man.
You got any complaints?

Okay. Let's play
follow the leader, huh?

Hey, Petey,
don't take all night
with this thing, man.

Are you gonna race
Daddy's car?
Ooh-whee!

Why don't you make
like bubble gum
and blow, flattop?

Oh, wow. Hey, man,
what do you got here, huh?

A real live motor?

Well, the great Tony Baker...

with egg on his face.

Let's stick to business.
How many joints
you got to sell?

A hundred.
Only a hundred?

Yeah.
And it'll cost you
a hundred.

Well, wait a minute.
That's the retail price.
How do I make a profit?

Just wanted to see
how hip you were.

Cost you 75 cents a piece.

I always paid
only 60.

Yeah, well, the price
went up last night.
You see, the heat's on now,

and I know I don't have
to tell you what the rap is
for pushin' stuff in this state.

Five years to life.
I know.
I'm all in tears.

Look, uh, why not
make it 65, and I'll buy
all the caps you got too.

Caps?
Oh, come down now, boy.

I'm not pushin' hard stuff.

All righty.
I'll just take my business
someplace else then.

You better buy your stuff
from me, friend.

Mr. A
don't like to be bugged.

Well, now,
who sets it at 75,
you or Mr. A?

Oh, I'm just
a travelin' salesman.

I pick up, make deliveries
and collect my 10%.

Now, do you want it,
or do you want it?
Okay.

Okay, I, uh--
I got no yen
to bug Mr. A.

I guess
what's good enough for him's
good enough for me.

Crazy.

Well, you sure got
the bread, brother.

There's a lot more too...

if you'd just help me
get some, uh-- some "H,"
some coke and some goofballs.

It's like I told you, friend,
I just work here.

Hey, why don't you
spread the word around
that I need a supply?

Why don't you advertise
in the newspaper?

Oh, now,
that's really funny.
Yeah?

Yeah.
I thought you'd like that.

[ Engine Whirring ]
What's the matter
with this thing?

What do you think's
the matter with it?
It won't start.

Come on. We gotta push.
One, two, three!

[ Engine Starts ]

Tony, come on!
You're holding up
the action.

I gotta check the wheels.
Okay, man.

Okay, doll, out.
You think I'm chicken
like the others?

Let's roll.
Anything you say.

Faster, Tony!
Faster!

Come on! Let's go!
Now, Tony! Now!

[ Screaming, Gasping ]

[ Cheering ]

[ Giggling ]

Oh, Tony,
this is crazy!

Let's make it exciting, honey!
Come on! We'll show 'em!
Get your foot off of there!

Step on it, Tony!

Who's driving a hearse now?

[ Sirens Blaring ]

[ Crowd Chattering,
Shouting ]

Tony, it's the fuzz.
Let's get outta here!

- [ Indistinct Shouting ]
- [ Boy ]
It's the fuzz! It's the fuzz!

[ Sirens Continue ]

All right!
Stay where you are!

[ Sniffing ]
This is nice.

Come on. Get out.

All right. Come on.
Get in there.
Hey, suppose you quit shoving!

Suppose you keep
your mouth shut.

Hey, Wyatt Earp. Why don't
you shoot it out with me?
Hey, look at the broads!

[ Shouts, Wolf Whistles ]

[ All Screaming ]

Aw, the spoilsport!
[ Overlapping Chatter ]

Look, you guys, say nothin'.
Don't even give the fuzz
the right time of day.

Dig it, man. Dig it.

You idiotic fool!
What are you trying to do to me?
To you?

Yes!
I'm not doing anything to you,
Mr. Staples. It's just that--

No, don't apologize.
The damage is done.
I'll sue for false arrest!

I'll have you
thrown off the force!
Dad! Oh, Daddy!

Take it easy, darling.
Take it easy.

You two-bit heroes,
making life miserable
for innocent children.

Why don't you go out
and hunt real criminals?
We got a tip on this drag race.

But when we found
the marijuana-- Well, sir,
that's a very serious charge.

I don't believe
the kids'd touch the stuff.
[ Whimpering ]

Paul, file suit against
the police commissioner
first thing tomorrow morning.

Mr. Staples,
let's get out of here.
Don't cry, darling.

It'll be all right.

If you were figuring on
clobbering him, it'd be
a waste of a good punch.

You see,
Staples is no exception.

The other parents'll
soon be here,
jumping all over us.

"Not my child! Oh, no!
It's a horrible mistake!"

They won't believe the truth
because they don't want to,
until it's too late.

And then they'll
call us bums because
we didn't warn them in time.

Here, take care of this,
will ya?

Now, what's the score?
How come I'm your client?

First, you should know the name
is William Remington Kane.
Kane?

Correct.
I remember reading
about you.

Well, don't read so much
and wend your way home,

or to whatever rattrap
you call your own.

Hey, how you gonna
get the judge
to turn me loose?

I'll try to convince him
it's a weak case against you,

and that you come
from a broken home
and all that sort of claptrap.

I guess I gotta
thank Mr. Staples, huh,
for having such a good lawyer?

Staples? Dear me, no.

I'm merely acting
under instructions of,
um-- of an associate.

And now, good night.
Hey, don't play games
with me, Kane.

I like your tailor, but,
uh, I still gotta know
who my fairy godmother is.

Don't kid me, buster.
Surely you must know
I work for Mr. A.

[ Chattering ]

Hey, J.I.

I wanna see Mr. A.

You sure wanna climb up
awful fast, don't you,
sonny boy?

Look, man, I don't wanna
cut in on your list.

I'm not interested in making
just a buck or a half deal.
I want the hard stuff.

If you help me get it,
I'll cut you in for half.

Well, man, look.
I dig you, see, but, uh--

Tony?
Man, you sure told off
the fuzz in the pokey.

Crazy.

Got some new admirers.
Can I help it
if I'm charming?

You know, you could've been
hurt last night or killed.

Look, I can get killed
crossing the street.
Now, excuse me, will ya?

I've gotta go see a man.
Tony, just a minute.
Now, you're not stupid.

There's no point in
risking your life just to be
fawned on by a few teenagers.

I'm not risking anything.
I can drive. If you want,
I'll give you a demonstration.

How well can you drive
when you're hopped up
with marijuana?

Ohh, now wait a minute. It says
someplace that a man is innocent
till he's proven guilty.

Marijuana was found
near your car.

[ Scoffs ] Look, the cops
plant that stuff all the time
just to make arrests.

All right.
I've tried to help you.

I guess the only person
that can help you
is yourself.

Wait a minute.
I'll make a deal with you.

Why don't I come to
your house, and we'll
talk the whole thing over?

I'll even drink your tea.

No. I've suddenly
run out of tea.

[ Doorbell Buzzing ]

I left it open for you,
honey.

[ Buzzing ]
In a mo', honey.

Oh.
Are you Mrs. Dulaine?

Yes.
Are you Tony's aunt?

Yeah.
Well, I'm Arlene Williams,
his counselor from school.

Oh, yes.
Um, won't you come in?

Thank you.

The house is in
kind of a mess.

Sit down.
Thank you.

Now, uh, about Tony--
About you first.

Tony said he had
a good-looking teacher.
[ Laughs ] Now, really.

He was right.
Thank you.

Of course, every student
feels that way about
their teacher--

unless, of course,
she has two heads.
[ Laughs ] I'll bet.

You know, the school usually
arranges these meetings
with the parents,

but, uh, because of
the seriousness of the situation
of the other night--

I know all about it.
He was in the pokey
on a bum rap.

Big deal.
Mr. Robinson felt that we
should meet with the parents,

or the, uh, guardians
as soon as possible.

You mean you want me
to squeal on Tony.

No sale. Even if I had
anything to say, I wouldn't.

You see, there's this group
at school, and, uh, they seem
to have formed some bad habits.

Look, Miss Dimple Toes,
if you people at the school
think that Vic and me--

Vic's my husband
and he's out of town on a job--

if you think we're raising
a juvenile delinquent, say it.

No, Mrs. Dulaine.
We don't think--
Don't double-talk me!

You've got me pegged
as a no-good relative.

The only reason I came--
Come on, honey!
Don't draw diagrams with me.

I'm no idiot child.
I just don't believe all
that stuff the paper said...

about wild reefer parties
and fates worse than death
in the bushes at night.

I know Tony,
even if he's only been
living here a short while.

He's practically a grown man
who wants to get a bang
out of life just like you or me.

Well, I think if
Tony's interests
were channeled that--

There's nothing to channel!
He's healthy and normal and--

and full of fun.

You know what I mean too.

Don't tell me you never rode
a hotrod or had a late date
in the second balcony.

Or maybe you haven't.

I think I'd better go,
Mrs. Dulaine.

Good-bye.
Good-bye.

Hi, Arlene.
Hello, Tony.

What's wrong now?
I was just paying
a little call on your aunt.

I hope I haven't
inconvenienced
Mrs. Dulaine.

What have you
two been doing,
pulling hair?

Hm-hm! Your teacher and I
were fighting over the custody
of your body and soul.

What?

Arlene.

Now I understand
things better.

Oh, cut the yakety yak,
will ya? She has no
personal interest in me.

[ Sarcastic Chuckle ]
Wake up, sonny boy.
Your teacher's got a yen for ya.

You're nuts.

Don't forget, I really
know you're not a baby.

Ha-ha. I have to go change.

[ Ashtray Clatters ]

Huh! I, uh--
I don't remember
inviting you in here.

I won't look.

What's cooking?

I'm going to the drag
to hear a new combo.

I'd like to hear them too.
I'll go with you.

Sorry.
Got a date with Joan.

Forget her.
Pay a little attention to me.

Later.
No, now. I'm lonely.

I found some
marijuana cigarettes when
I cleaned your room today.

I wish you had.
We could sell 'em to
the weed-heads at school.

Who are you kidding?
In that drawer,
under your handkerchiefs.

That's where I found 'em.
Skinny brown cigarettes.
[ Scoffs ]

Honey, those are
imported short cigarillos.

And if you don't like it--
I don't like being
brushed off all the time.

I could forget myself
and say the right things
to the wrong people.

Well, if that's the way
the ball bounces--
Don't push me.

Better tell the Staples kid
to drop dead.

Not tonight.
See ya later, huh?

♪ Well, let me
tell you somethin'
I'm a-buffin' up my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya
pretty kitten
we got a lot of lovin' to do ♪

♪ And we're gonna start right
We're gonna shake it up
tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin'
at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ [ Continues, Indistinct ]
Man, that swings.

Hey, you torchin' up?

Now, look, don't be a drag,
kitten. We don't wanna get
caught with a reefer again.

I had enough of the pokey
and all of that jazz.
I'll get my kicks out of you.

[ Clanking ]

Well, can I have
the next waltz?

Join us for a drink?
No, thanks.
I never touch the stuff.

It's bad for us
baseball players.

Come on, boy.
We got five minutes.

You mean--
Mm-hmm.

Man wants
to see you.
You have to go, Tony?

Yeah, it's some
Wheeler and Dealer stuff, but
it'll only take about an hour.

You just, uh, stay here
and keep mellow for me,
huh, kitten?

I gotta get some cigarillos,
so I'll meet you by the doorway.
All right.

What a drag. You bug
this jam like a real L7.

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ [ Continues,
Indistinct ]
Got the tools?

Up my sleeve.
Money?

Uh-huh. But I don't know
where J.I.'s taking me.

Like this combo?
Yeah, it's crazy.

♪ [ Continues,
Indistinct ]

Hello, nephew of mine.
Didn't think I could
make it, huh?

Later, Gwen. I'll be late.
See? I can get a date
if I want.

Hi.
I don't have to come crawling.
Not good enough for you, huh?

You hear that, Billy boy?
He says I'm not good enough.

He's got a school teacher.

Come on, Billy boy.

This is an aunt?
Boy, she can chaperone
our next dance anytime.

Come on.
Anytime.

This here's Bix.
You two probably'll be
seein' a lot of each other.

What're you
pickin' up on, man?

Whatever you're puttin' out.
I'm just, uh, tryin'
to play it cool.

That's the most, man.
Always play it cool.

Bix likes it cool.

[ Clicking ]

824.

How are ya, Bix?
Hi.

[ Doris Moaning ]

Close that door,
will you, Bix?
Doris don't feel so hot.

Huh! Tough little broad.
Still won't say yes.

Mr. August, I'd like you
to meet Tony Baker here,
who you already been apprised.

It's my sincere hope
you two are gonna have a long
and profitable friendship.

Tried to tell that chick
that no hop-head
ever becomes a lady.

It just ain't in the cards.
You're the new pusher, huh?
Well, I--

Put that drink down.
You know what alcohol
does to your system.

Well, it's my first one!
Now, look. I pay you for
a class family-- upper class.

Let's keep it that way.
Just lay off the booze.
Now get out.

Alcohol's murder
on the system.

That-That Doris sure has
something wrong with her system.
Oh, you know her?

Yeah, she's a friend
of Joan Staples's.
Lives right next door.

She, uh--
She's sure all strung out
with her habit.

Told her I'd give her
a fix if she'd join
some girlfriends of mine.

Nice little home upstate,
but, huh!
She wants to be a lady.

She's kickin' it bad,
but she's crackin' up.

Looks like she's
about ready to give.

J.I. tells me
you're real good people.

You been throwin'
your gold around
like you made it yourself.

I take a little,
leave a little.

You hit Santa Bella
like a tornado.

Big noise.
But, uh, what else?

I got four big ones,
and I'm lookin' for junk.

Now, uh, they tell me
that you can handle it.

If not, uh, [ Clicks Tongue ]
I'll connect down south.

Easy, boy.

Just 'cause you got straight
with the lowballs don't mean
you're real good people.

[ Bix ]
Mr. A always likes to make sure.

We had a federal roper
try to ace himself in
two years ago.

When we got through with him,
he was too wet to plow.

I checked on you
personally.

You're good people.
Glad to know you, Baker boy.
Ah, same here.

I was a little bit surprised
to hear that you got busted
in Chi for usin' "H."

Oh, that. Yeah, well,
I was just joy popping.
I'm not a habit man.

Oh. Well, uh, Bix,
give everybody a pop,

and see if the young lady
in the next room wants a fix--

that is, if she's ready
to cooperate.

Be my guest, Baker boy.
Crazy-lookin' tools.

Nothin' but the best.

After you, Baker boy.

- Forgot my cap.
- [ Mr. A ]
I told you to beat it.

Okay, okay. I'm goin'.
Have a ball now, y'hear?

[ Door Shuts ]
Man, that's
a dull needle.

Hey, w-what about
your pop?

Just gave you your final exam.
You passed.

Crazy, Mr. A.

I never took a fix,
and I never will.

I just wholesale
to hop-head pushers.

If I ever took a shot
and the big boys heard about it,
I'd be out of business.

Did you ever know
a hype you could trust?

No.
If the kids want it,
fine.

If they don't, we get
the other kids to pass the word
around that they're chicken.

The more kids they get hooked,
the better for business.

But no junkie, young or old,
will ever get
the big-time rackets.

Well, how-how come you
let me have a shot?

Who said you
were big time?

You're just a big customer,
nothing more.

You try to rat on me,
it's just a junkie's word
against mine.

And me?

I'm a solid citizen.
I'm clean.

No marks. You're gonna
wind up like that chick
in the other room.

[ Scoffs ]

Okay. What do you want
to buy and how much?

Ohh, a half a kilo.

Cost you a lot of bread.
I'm ready.

Well, pay Bix,
and we'll tell you
when to pick it up.

Huh!
[ Chuckles ]

No. No, first, uh--
first I see the stuff.

Then you get the bread.

Smart boy.

Gonna cost you
four big ones though.

High cost of living.
You got his phone number?

He'll call you in about
an hour and tell you where
to pick up the stash.

Later, man.
I'll drop you off
at your wheels.

This way, sonny boy.

Hi.
Hello, Mike.

Soon as Quinn called,
I alerted everyone.

We got Mr. A's place
staked out by
most of our men.

Quinn is staying on
at the drag. Watch yourself.
This is a bad bunch.

Do you still want me
to tape the buy?
Yeah, if you can.

How's Gwen behaving?
Oh, that aunt bit's
getting pretty rough.

Hm! Well, good luck, Mike.
Thank you, sir.

You know, after this
I'm gonna have to take
another training course...

to learn how to behave
like a human being again.
[ Laughs ]

See ya.

[ Clicking ]
[ Tony On Tape ]
Crazy, Mr. A.

[ Mr. A ]
I never took a fix,
and I never will.

I wholesale
to hop-head pushers.
[ Joan Giggling ]

What won't they think of next?
No bedroom should
be without one.

- What are you doing here?
- I got tired waiting
all by my lonesome.

Tony? Come here, Tony.

Joan, I didn't tell you
you could come here.

Man, I've been hung up
like a junior blimp.

Look, what if my aunt
comes home?

Who's this Mr. A?
Why do you have to record it?

Don't you people
trust anybody?

Jukey wouldn't trust me
for five stinking dollars,

and you don't trust the man
that sells to you.

[ Blows ]
Who is this Mr. A anyway?

Lay off it.
Lay off it, doll.

Be a big girl
and stop goofing off.
Wait! I must be going deaf.

I thought I heard
Tony Baker say for me
to stop blasting.

No more jokes.
Give me a joint,
pretty please?

Something wrong, daddy-o?
Uh-huh. Yeah.

Now, look, I'm sorry,
but I've got business.
I-- Not now.

I know it's a drag,
but I've gotta cut out.

Well, aren't we even
gonna listen to that
cute little tape recorder?

Oh, that-that's just stuff
I recorded in Chicago.

Well, let's call J.I.
and the other cats
and invite them over...

to listen to that
recorded jive.

We'll just have a ball.
Sure, sure. Okay.

Lookit, I dig ya.
You stay here, all right?
You stay put.

Right here. And I'll go
make a couple of calls, see?

Make a couple of calls,
and I'll come back and we'll
have ourselves a real session.

Don't be too long.
I won't.

[ Ringing ]

Hello?
Yeah, this is Baker.

Oh, hiya, Bix. Yeah.

In half an hour?
Good deal. I'll be there.

[ Ringing ]

- Hello?
- Hi, this is Tony Baker.
Look, I-- I need your help.

- What is this, a joke?
- No, no, no. This isn't a gag.

- You've just got to believe me.
I can't explain now.
- Why should I believe you?

It's about Joan Staples.
Now, can you come over here
right away?

Now-Now, Tony, just a minute.
Now, let me think.

Look, the longer you think
about it, the rougher
it's gonna be all around.

Now, if you've ever
believed in me before,
now's the time to do it.

Okay, I'll leave
the front door open.

You've gotta come over
as fast as you can
and try and keep Joan here.

I know I can trust you.
You've got to trust me.

No. Now, wait a minute, Tony.
Look, it's late. I'm in bed.

[ Clicks Tongue ]
Look, if you don't believe me,
call Commissioner Burroughs.

- Tony, I can't believe you.
- Now, please help me.

[ Doorknob Rattling ]
I haven't got time to talk
any longer. Good-bye.

[ Laughing ]

Just in time, Tony boy,
to have a party
with my old friend.

Now, I'm in a rush.
What's the matter? My old
friend here, my old friend.

What's your name,
old friend?
Bill O'Flair.

You know what I think?
I think I don't like this guy.
What's a-matter?

My old friend Billy boy
not good enough?

Come here, Gwen.
I want to talk to you.

Now, look.
Sober up, will you?
This is important.

Joan Staples is in my bedroom.
Now, look, you've gotta
keep her there.

This is important
to Burroughs.
Joan Staples in your room?

Now, that's an insult!

Hey.

Did you insult that
little lady? Huh?

[ Grunts ]

Decided to pick ya up, Baker.
You might not be able
to find our new drop.

Tony?

I don't like a guy
who can't hold his liquor.

Hm!

Don't give me that goody-goody
stuff. I'm gonna have a good
time while the time is right,

and the time is right now.
Joan, dear, listen.
You've got to control yourself.

Tony's a pusher, and if I
find a reefer, you're not
gonna stop me from blasting.

I can try.
You better n--

Well, now. What's this,
a class reunion?

What're you two
doin' here?

Go on. Get out, both of you!
Now, now, just a minute,
Miss Williams.

I mean, you don't give
the orders here. After all,
we're not in the schoolroom.

Please, J.I., gimme a joint.
I've just gotta have a blast.

- I asked you before, baby.
What're you doin' here?
- Leave that girl alone!

Sorry, Miss Williams. You don't
want to get hurt, do you?
I said, leave her alone!

After she tells us
a couple of things.
No. Not you, not Jukey.

Not even Mr. A.

What was that you said,
kitten?

You mean about... Mr. A?

Yeah, I mean about Mr. A!
Just what do you
know about him?

You know, you're not
gonna get away with this.
Shut up.

I'll ask you.
What do you know about him?

I'm thin, J.I., real thin.
Buy me a stick from Jukey
and maybe I'll tell you.

[ Snaps Fingers ]
Gimme a stick.

Joan.
Joan, please, don't.

Now, who told you about Mr. A?
Tony's a very close friend
of Mr. A,

even though he
doesn't trust him.
Yeah?

Well, what does that
mean in American?

Well, I mean, if you trust
somebody, do you always take
along a little tape recorder...

to check the deals
you make?

You know somethin', Joanie?
I don't believe you.

What are you, crazy?
No! Stop it!

- [ J.I. ]
Come here. Just take it easy.
- Okay, the party's over!

[ Arlene Screaming ]

[ Slapping ]

[ Sobbing ]

[ Sobbing Continues ]

I want my father.
Oh, please, God,
where's my father?

I don't want them
to hit me anymore.

Everything's going
to be all right. Shh.

[ Sniffling ]

Oh!

Oh!
[ Sobbing ]

♪ [ Upbeat Blues ]

Hey, Tony. We can use you
on the team if it doesn't
sound too square for you.

Uh, try me a little later,
Steve, will ya?
I might be ready for ya.

Looking for a table?

Uh, sorry, but, uh,
we changed the reservation.

Come on.

♪ [ Ends ]

[ Crowd Chattering ]

Get lost.

Where's the bread?
Where's the stuff?

It's here.
Pay the man.

Four "G"s?
For a half a kilo.

Over Bix's right shoulder
there's a loose brick.

Which one?

You, uh,
sure play it careful.

[ Phone Rings ]
I'll get it.

Baker boy,

you just got yourself
the best heroin
in the market.

I know.
That's why I came to you.

Yeah?

Let's have that again.

Yeah, that's what
I'm tellin' ya. Mm-hmm.

Thanks, man.
I got ya.

Did you get him in time?
Come on.

You sure?

All right, kid.
Roll up those sleeves.

Roll 'em.

Help him, Bix.

Okay.

Bix, tell the band
to play a loud number.

[ Chattering Continues ]
♪ [ Bass, Piano ]

Now, why don't we make a deal?
One wrong move, and I won't
wait for the loud music.

Don't move.

Bentley.

Walter Burroughs
said if I need any help,
I could depend on you.

I'm Quinn from
the police department.

Sure, what's the deal?
Get your boys together
and we'll--

Look, the police know I'm here.
This'll, uh, mean
a murder rap for ya.

Sellin' means life.
What's the difference?

♪ [ Band Plays Loudly ]

[ Scattered Screams ]

Hold it!

Hit the lights!

[ Man ]
Hey! Look out!

[ Laughs ]
[ Sighs ]

[ Narrator ]
You have just seen an authentic
disclosure of conditions...

which unfortunately exists in
some of our high schools today.

But now Arlene will teach
in a school that has cleansed
itself of its ugly problem.

Joan confines her smoking
to ordinary cigarettes.

Gwen's problem is also solved--
her husband came home.

For some of the people
in our story,
it didn't have a happy ending.

Mr. A and Bix are serving
five years to life.

J.I. and his boys
are in reform school.

But the job of policemen
like Mike Wilson
will not be finished...

until this insidious menace
to the schools of our country...

is exposed and destroyed.

[ Jerry Lee Lewis ]
♪ Well,let me
tell you somethin' ♪

♪ I'm a-buffin' up my shoes ♪

♪ Yes, I wanna tell ya
pretty kitten
we got a lot of lovin' to do ♪

♪ And we're gonna start right
We're gonna shake it up
tonight ♪

♪ Well, they're boppin'
at the high school hop ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Hoppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's rockin'
Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ Boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Come on, little baby
Let's rock
a little bit tonight ♪

♪ Come on here, mama
Let's shake things
up tonight ♪

♪ Yeah, heart will beat
the rhythm and my feet
are movin' smooth and light ♪

♪ We're boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Boppin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Shakin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ A-rockin' at
the high school hop ♪

♪ Well, everybody's boppin'
Everybody's hoppin' ♪

♪ A-boppin' at
the high school hop ♪