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It's hard to be tender

It's hard to stay open

when you're dizzy with anger

When your dreams have been

broken

The country is so

that I'll be calling from New York.

Send a thank you note to the ambassador thanking her for her help in preparing

the article, et cetera, et cetera, and forward the galleys to me as soon as

they're ready in New York.

Hello, darling. Hurry. They're holding the plane for us.

Thank you, Sylvie. Good luck.

Drive on.

Well?

More bad news.

Sales. First issue woman of today magazine continue far below projected

estimates in all major US cities.

Still time to call off the gala tonight for the advertisers.

No, Edmund, it's more important than ever now. We've got to buy ourselves

time. Helen, I want you to consider cancelling the second issue.

I have considered it and I won't.

I believe in this magazine.

Believing is one thing.

Staking everything you've worked for all your life is something else.

It's not just the Juno Publications empire that's at risk.

You're $20 million in debt personally.

I know.

I'm advising you now, not just as your partner or your business manager, but as

your brother. Close woman of today down. Cut your losses.

Save what you can.

Helen, we're in deep trouble.

We've been in trouble before, Edmund, and we've survived.

The fight is only just beginning.

Gentlemen, I am willing to guarantee my product to the next century, but I will

not haggle.

That is my final price.

Tell your commissar he can take it or he can leave it.

Why should our country pay you a premium? Because you need gas pipeline

Siberia now, and I can supply it now.

Excuse me, sir.

Yes? You did say to interrupt.

Yes, yes, yes. What is it?

What you've been waiting for from New York.

Woman of today, 32, a failure.

Excellent. Thank you.

We accept your price, but we cannot pay in cash.

We must have terms.

Why not?

Yes, indeed.

Why not?

I'm not an unreasonable man.

Thank you. Good.

Stick me with you to New York.

Come on, I've never been there.

Come on.

Not this trip, my dear.

This is business.

I'm making all Marcello Dietri. And even more important, his revenge.

Upon revenge, you know.

Bye. It sounds wonderful.

But please, stick me with you.

Do be quiet.

You're so much better when you say nothing.

Yamo.

The next time, my dear.

You better be.

Vulnerable. Our friends in New York are expecting us to finish with her.

I'll see you there.

There is justice after all.

evening, Miss Junot. Thank you. Do you have a statement, Miss Junot? Oh, I'm

sorry, I don't have anything to say. Excuse me, we'll be issuing a statement

later.

Looks like we're in for a tough time. Yes.

Luba.

Oh, darling, look at you. You look more spectacular than ever. And you look

fantastic. How do we do it? I don't know.

And where's Edmund? He's down there changing. Why aren't you at the party?

I was, but I came up to warn you.

There are a lot of very angry advertisers down there with long knives

lost lots of money, wondering if Elaine Juneau has lost her touch.

Do you think she has? Of course not.

Well, then.

What about us four, except for people to be bitchy?

I'll be down in five minutes.

I don't care what they say. I love the magazine.

Well, you're going to like it even more, Julie.

I take it you're going to give us make -goods and couture for what we've lost

your new magazine.

Oh, we'll talk about that over lunch, Harry, okay?

How are you going to turn things around?

We've got market research working overtime on the latest concepts.

We made a commitment to reach the average woman, and we're going to do

that. I'll see you later.

This is going to be tougher than I thought.

I wish you two would circulate. Work some of your verbal magic.

I'll do my best.

Okay, sir.

Back into the press.

Tom! Oh, you old rogue. It's good of you to fly in.

I feel much better now that I've seen you. Good.

You're looking prosperous.

But I must admit, I'm still licking my wounds.

A double -page spread at the highest rates ever paid by any advertiser

and what did it bring in?

Didn't it look good, Tom?

That's true, but... Prize -winning stuff, I'd say.

Oh, yeah, but I do have a board of... Hello, Helen.

It's easy.

What a surprise.

How wouldn't it miss this party for the whole world?

Having a good time.

Oh, one thanks, and you?

The two of you know each other.

Oh, yes, very, very well.

You see, I'm not just another pretty face. I'm an architect.

This is my building.

Yes, Lizzie and Steve Bryant are partners.

They designed the Juno Tower.

What? My husband didn't survive the experience.

One smile from Ellen, and a man drops dead.

Et voila.

Have a good time.

I'll see you later, Tommy.

caviar, they drink the champagne, and what do they do? They complain.

I guess they're trying to get some of their money back. Yes, I suppose so.

don't sympathize with them, Edmund, or we're lost.

Helen, we're going to have to give them something. Sweet Talk won't do it.

Well, if they want to trade us against Pitou, I think we should do it and make

them happy.

The board won't like it.

It agrees.

Uh -oh, here comes your friendly banker.

Have you ever seen such glitter?

Major glitter.

Oh, when's the last time you boogied me? Oh, come on, Dad.

Oh, come on, just one last time.

All right, let's get the banker in his lap.

Mr. Gore, Mr. Gore. I'm so happy you could come. How are you? Oh, I wouldn't

miss it.

You know, publications is engraved pretty deeply in my heart. Yes. And in

bank. Good.

I, uh, my wife, Jacqueline, uh, uh, Helene.

Yes, hello.

Hello. Hello. Hello.

Hello.

Thank you.

Oh, do please mention the diamonds. They get to feel so left out.

Well, the diamonds are beautiful, too.

Thank you.

Now they will sparkle all evening.

They can salt, you know.

Darling Adam, he's so generous.

Sometimes I don't know how he does it.

I'm a banker, my dear. Give a kiss.

Oh, Adam, please. Can I go and have a little dance?

Go. Do whatever you like, my darling.

Just don't start a riot.

See you later.

Does that cause a riot sometimes?

I can't believe it.

Well, she's very, very beautiful.

Thank you.

proper place to bring this up, but I, uh... I feel very badly about this,

you know, but... But I,

uh... It was inevitable that with your assets being combined that if Woman of

Today didn't make it, you know publications would plunge and the

manipulated. We'll have the situation under control in a day or two.

We're calling in the loan tomorrow morning.

That's outrageous.

I'm sorry?

How much more collateral do you need?

We'd be prepared to offer you a further $8 million worth of stock.

I'm not interested in additional stock. Something that's falling in value every

day. We have $20 million at stake. We must have the right to protect it.

Sorry, there's nothing I can do about it. Mr. Gore, need I remind you that we

have $160 million in annual return over at your bank?

Yes. And tomorrow morning, we will close all of our accounts and move our money

out of your bank.

Miss Junot, I hope you realize that neither I nor Manhattan Bank reacts very

well to blackmail.

No, do we.

Being savaged by people with whom we've done fairly enough.

Edmund.

Miss Junot.

If you promise not to disturb any of the Junot accounts, I personally will

guarantee the acceptance of additional stock as collateral for your loan.

Thank you, Mr. Gore.

That's very generous of you.

Why don't you go and enjoy the party? It's always a mistake to mix business

pleasure. Something always goes wrong.

I'd better get my wife.

You know,

I just cannot quite figure him out.

He seems...

He was too easily shaken.

I wonder why.

Excuse me, sir. I'm sorry, but you can't park there.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Hey, Johnny.

How much is 2 ,000 lira?

About half a slice of pizza.

Hi, Dad.

Natalie. Hello. How are you?

Oh, Natalie, I'm so glad you could come, darling.

Father said I should come pay my respects.

I'm sorry about the day before today.

It was just the first issue.

How are they treating you at your magazine?

I hope they appreciate you.

They do. Well, they should.

Why don't you ask me about my personal life?

Well, I was going to. How's the baby?

The baby's fine.

And so is Wade.

Come on, you two. This is a party. Let's be friends.

Hello.

Edmund.

Ciao.

Oh, and such a lovely young lady.

Marcello. Yes, I know.

You do?

Yes, I was at the Golden Ball in Venice.

What are you doing here, Marcello? You weren't invited.

It's such a pleasure to be here.

This is one of the most wonderful nights of my life.

Don't you wish you could say the same?

Edmund, call security.

No, that won't be necessary.

I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you.

and that there are even more wonderful times to come.

Ciao. Ciao.

Luba, Jacques, how are you, Jacques?

Well, I was feeling fine.

Luba, I think that a fly just landed in my wine.

Capisce?

Try white wine.

a celebration for the success of Woman of Today.

Well, as you all know, unfortunately that turned out to be just a bit

But notice, notice that I said premature but not wrong.

Couture has always been known for high fashion and fantasy.

And the new magazine is going to be aimed at today's woman in terms of

and everyday living.

So please just give us all a little more time.

And with our wonderful team, My loyal editor -in -chief, Luba Turina. Bravo!

Our superb pictorial specialist, Jacques Danvers.

And my brother and business partner, Edmund. I know we're going to succeed

give you what you want.

I could have taken a cab, Dad.

Nonsense.

But you didn't heal any wounds with Helen.

She's preoccupied with her own at the moment.

Natalie, I want to ask you as a professional, do you think a woman of

be turned around?

It has to be.

Well, she hasn't got anything after all these years.

Nothing.

Anyone home?

Edmund?

Is that you?

I had to see you.

Now, I know you're in trouble, and I want to help you in any way I can.

Oh, I appreciate that. Just tell me what I can do to help.

Well, maybe there are some things in connection with this talk.

Edmund thinks it's being manipulated.

I'll call him first thing in the morning.

Thanks.

How about some coffee or a drink or something?

Nothing, thank you.

Did you just come up from Washington?

I would have, of course, but there were Senate hearings here in New York.

I heard that you're planning to run for re -election. Is that true?

Yes, I expect it.

You're more beautiful every time I see you.

Thanks.

How have you been?

Oh, I've been fine.

Personally, I mean.

I'm not involved with anyone, if that's what you meant.

Yes, that's what I meant.

Helen. Sometimes it takes a long time for love to change to friendship.

Sometimes it never happens.

It hasn't happened for me.

But you're being a friend now, a very good friend. Yes, but what I want to do

take you into my arms.

What I want to do is to take you to bed.

Isn't that what you want?

Oh, yes.

Yes, that's what I want.

Because afterwards you just go home to your wife. And I'm not going to share

you, David. I can't.

Can you explain these charges right here? I don't understand the code.

These are long -distance charges. Reservation for carbonite. Yes,

sir.

Yes?

Everything's set.

I'm ready.

My client wants her to... suffer yes it'll be painful and bloody like your

before she dies that pretty face of hers will be ripped to shreds

just give me the word when i got the weapon

right here

Oh, Arthur.

Oh, it's been such a long time. It's so good to see you.

Oh, Arthur, you old fox.

Now, what brings you here?

The old fox sends trouble.

You'll have a drink?

Come, sit down.

Tell me everything.

As you know, I've been keeping an eye on von Eidefeld.

I heard this morning that he was flying to New York. I followed him.

He's here in Manhattan.

Why?

Profit. Hate.

Those are the only strings he dances to. I suspect hate.

Of course it's hate.

It won't be over between Von Eiderfeld and I until he is dead or I am.

I was a child when the Nazis occupied Paris.

There were German soldiers and tanks everywhere.

We were hungry all the time.

Our friends and neighbors were taken away during the night, never to be seen

again.

My father left to fight for the resistance, and I was alone with my

brother Edmund, and my little sister.

It was then that I first met the Gestapo officer.

Carl von Eidefeldt.

Hélène? Hélène?

Wake up.

What's wrong with you? Get dressed, hurry.

I've been warned the Gestapo's on the way.

Really?

I'll pack some food.

Edmund, let's just walk into places.

Her cough is worse.

Her doll is in the sewing room.

Oh, darling.

Oh, darling.

Up,

Tesson.

Shoot anyone that leaves.

You wait there.

Here you go, Twinette.

You have the travel papers in them, aren't you?

They're in my pocket.

Okay, let's go. Come on, quickly.

Both of you listen to me carefully. Your lives depend on it.

If you're captured, you must tell the Nazis nothing.

Nothing!

Oh, please.

God will forgive you. Whatever you have to do.

Don't forget I love you.

Search the house.

Madam Juno.

Yes.

Can I help you?

You might be able to help me if you tell us where the radio transmitter is.

Sorry, I... You don't know what you're talking about.

Come, Madam Juno.

We know you've been sending messages to England for the underground.

Now, why don't you tell me where the transmitter is?

I've sent no messages to England.

I'm pregnant.

How imprudent of you in these times.

Still, they are not heartless if you cooperate with us.

Now tell me where it is.

I don't know what you're talking about.

we want.

Herr Major, I found this in the sawing room.

Oh.

And the children?

They're not here, Herr Major.

Well,

it seems you have been deceiving us.

However, you can still save your life.

Who made you send those messages?

No messages.

Come on, you can tell me.

Don't give yourself any more pain. Just one name.

No. Come on, just one name. No.

We'll find out from the children anyway.

They'll tell us who's been visiting the house.

Where are the children, Madame Junot?

Madame Junot, where are the children?

The children?

Remain here and wait for those children.

I want those children.

Yes, sir.

Yes, GoPro.

You've got to get out of here.

Come on.

I'll get Marie.

Thank you.

I'll come back.

You are Yvonne Junot -Sheldon?

Yes.

She's dead.

I think Stopper killed her.

I'm so sorry.

She was a fine, brave woman.

She said you could help us get the sender there.

Yes. Do you have travel paper?

Please sit down.

Different names for each of them.

How long?

About an hour.

Wait here. Still come back with the paper.

And I'll take you upstairs.

Don't be worried.

I'll take care of you.

I'd like to.

But you know, I don't want to lose any money, that's all.

Stay with you tonight.

You will be paid as if you worked. Okay?

Who are they?

Friend. Just friend. Okay. Come.

Oh, poor thing.

Hey.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Thank you for everything.

Oh, make yourself comfortable, friend.

Who is it?

Annette. I'm speaking to you. I'll come out.

Children.

It's them.

Murderers. Murderers.

And my regular told me they should two get double men. There's a reward.

We can play it.

It's wrong, Annette. They're friends and they're children.

Oh, who cares what they are?

A half million friends.

Did you?

So did I.

I'm going for the Gestapo, and I'm warning you, those rats better be here

they come.

hungry. So am I.

So's Marie.

I know what I'd like.

Some hot coke and a croissant. Oh, Edmund. How

much longer?

We're not there till we get to San Jose.

Why do the Germans hate us so much?

Because we won't give in to them.

Marie's got to get to her doctor.

I'm going back for one. Suppose you're caught.

If I don't get back by nightfall...

You and Marie must go on together.

With your new identity papers, you have a better chance of getting through.

Suppose we're caught too.

Whatever happens, we must pretend that we don't know each other.

They're looking for the three of us together.

It's very important you understand.

We must swear on Mama's ring that we'll never forget each other.

That we're as one and always will be.

I want you to go.

Are you frightened?

I'm not.

Do you live near here?

In shelter.

Excuse me.

One moment.

Your paper.

Very pretty, you know.

What's your hurry?

Let's get home.

A few minutes one way or the other won't matter.

Come.

Give me a little kiss.

No!

Won't you? Won't you?

A pretty little bird.

Fighter.

See what you turned up?

Look.

My arm.

Get out. Come on. Quick, quick, quick, quick.

Helen, why make things difficult for yourself?

You'll find life a lot easier.

You tell me, who in the underground gave messages to your mother?

Nobody.

Who came to visit your mother?

Nobody.

Didn't your mother have any friends?

No.

can greet your sister.

I don't understand.

It's all over.

No more paying for either of you.

Your sister's been most cooperative.

She's told us all the names of the people who worked with your mother.

My mother? How does she know anything about my mother?

Now, Edmund, that's not necessary now.

My name's not Edmund.

I keep telling you I'm George Leclerc. You've seen my papers.

Take the child.

Are you going to say hello to your sister?

I'm thirsty.

I'm thirsty.

Is this your sister?

Oh, dear, dear.

Don't you want some medical treatment for your sister?

She's not my sister.

And he's not my brother.

Oh, yes, he is.

He is very much your brother.

My brother Edmund is... in the forge where my father fought.

I'm returning her to Paris, where she'll suffer the most

unimaginable horror until she'll beg to die.

But we won't let her die, of course, until she tells us everything that we

to know.

Now, surely you want to spare your sister that, don't you, Edmund? Of

will. Good.

Is it true?

It might be an embarrassment. It rings for deportation.

And this one?

All he asks is a shipment of Jewish children.

I don't understand.

What might he do with us?

We'll find out.

Soon enough.

Push it!

I've got to help my brother and sister.

You've got to help them.

It's okay.

Easy now. Come on.

Over here.

Where are they?

I'm not sure.

The Nazi said Reims.

Staging area for deportation to forced labor.

Get me the cutters!

Maybe they didn't find out who he was.

Will they kill him in Germany?

They'll work him.

If he's strong, he may survive.

And your sister?

She's only four.

And she's very sick.

Not suitable for work.

Probably they'll put her with Jewish children, also for deportation.

But she's not Jewish.

But it's a convenient way of... I'm sorry.

Disposing of bodies.

They walk to their own graves.

The bigger children will carry the little ones. No, it's impossible.

You've got to help them. I wish we could.

But there's just so much we can do.

Listen. You look as if you've been through a great deal yourself.

Just try to rest now. No, I can't rest.

Not until I know they're safe.

And not until that Nazi pays for what he's done.

Good morning.

Good morning, Luba.

Here, I thought I was being a good soldier coming in early.

Security tells me you've been here all night.

Yes, I've been working on a new ad campaign for Women of Today. Less

flash, more mainstream. Oh,

very nice.

Not too bad. Yes, very nice.

Helen, staying up all night is hardly the way to prepare for a press

You're right.

Would you like me to call Susumu and see if he can slip you in? Oh, what a good

idea. Nothing restores the soul like a hairdo at Susumu.

Well, I'm not sure it's your soul the press cares about.

Why didn't you leave all this to the ad agency?

Well, darling, I did that last time. You know what happened. Total disaster.

Your love.

Hello? Susumu.

Mademoiselle Junot is on her way over.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

I hope you noticed a copy of Woman Today in the reception room.

I certainly did.

I liked it.

But then I am always ahead of the public. Well, that's what makes you so

special.

And you, my dear Hélène.

What do you think?

Hmm. As usual.

Super.

You bring out the best in me.

Susan, I'm so sorry I'm late.

I... Why, Hélène, you know.

If we tried to call you, we won't be long.

I'm sorry.

Don't be silly, Hélène.

I wandered into my favorite jewelry shop and completely lost myself.

The rubies.

I had the other two.

Oh, they are fabulous.

All of them.

You don't think they clash, the rubies and the emeralds?

Well, on somebody else, maybe, but not on you, Jacqueline. Oh, thank you. What

nice compliment.

I'm sure Alan will adore them on me.

A lot of what I buy, I do for his sake, you know.

I myself would be happy with a lot less.

See you later.

Goodbye.

I wonder if she would.

Department of Manhattan, a house in Connecticut, another in West Palm Beach,

private jet, extravagant parties, and jewelry before breakfast. I wonder if

she's overdoing it.

My dear, she's married to a banker, not a multimillionaire.

Oh, I think it goes well enough off. I like Jacqueline. She enjoys life.

Helen, I like all my clients.

I'm particularly fond of the ones who pay their bills on time.

Mrs. Gore does not. Oh, well, I am having one of my good days.

Goodbye, Mr. Moore.

Bye.

I told you you'd bring out the best in me.

The transmitter letter to the bank. It goes along with your stock.

Thanks.

Eight million dollars, Helene.

The last eight million.

You can still pull back.

You know me better than that, Edmund.

I thought that the press conference went rather well, actually. I have a feeling

that everything's going to be all right.

By the way, did you find out anything else about Mr. Gore?

No. I put a private detective onto him.

He has a very expensive lifestyle for a banker.

He also has a very good wife.

Hello, hello.

Adam, dear. Yes?

I hope you don't mind my popping in this way.

It's always a pleasure to see you, my love. I simply couldn't contain myself.

Yes? I have to show you something.

What do you have today for me, my love?

Adam.

The most superb diamond.

Diamonds? Chara, necklace and earrings.

Adam, they belong to royalty.

Royalty? They're just everything I ever wanted.

Darling, they're beautiful.

Oh, sweetheart, please, it's not a good time.

We have bills that haven't even started thinking about paying.

Oh, Adam, you always say things like that. I'm not just saying it this time.

then you do your magic and somehow it always works out.

What are they asking?

Only 600 ,000 for the whole set. And I'm sure we can get it for half a million.

Adam, I want this.

I want it more than I ever wanted anything in the world.

You'll be so proud.

I'm only doing it for you, you know?

Adam.

Let me think about it, darling.

Really? I said let me think about it.

I didn't say yes.

Oh, I'll leave you this.

Thank you.

Go, go, have yourself some fun.

Go shopping.

Come in, Carl. The others are here.

Brian, Senor Dietrich.

Can I offer you anything? No, thank you, but perhaps Madame would refrain from

smoking? Madame would not.

To begin with, we can congratulate ourselves.

The first phase of our plan... for the destruction of Helen Juno, has been

completely successful.

One wouldn't have thought so, to see her strutting around her party at Juno

Tower. The great lady, as always.

Not for long, according to my calculations, she has put up her

to pay for her loan.

She is on the verge of losing everything she has ever worked for, her whole

life. We have lost a great deal, too, dumping our stock to drive the price

Now get it back.

And more.

And her head beside.

Just be patient. Be patient.

That's all very well for you to say with all your millions.

What you lack, Marcello, is not millions, but courage.

I don't want to be insulted by a drunkard.

You're a pathetic coward.

And you reek of decay.

Gentlemen, we'll see who has the greater thirst for revenge.

Marcello, enough.

Marcello's right.

You two don't care anything about the money.

We're the ones that are going to all the risk here, dollar for dollar. Not you.

If you want control, as you know, Tal, madame, risks are in order.

What I want is for that woman to suffer.

And so do we all.

And she will.

And soon.

Now, Senor Dietrich, have you contacted Luba Chirina?

Are you aware that Luba Cirina and Edmond Junot are involved in a long

love affair?

Yes, it's very interesting, but it needn't interfere.

The black photographer.

I'm taking care of it.

What about the banker and his ludicrous wife?

First of all, Luba Cirina.

And Jacques Dondez.

And then the doting banker.

And finally...

The end of Helen.

And you've no idea what was discussed.

Perhaps if I knew something about these people.

They have one thing in common.

They all hate me.

You bared a veil, most of all.

It all started so beautifully.

It's glorious.

I had no idea. It was so grand.

Aunt Louise, who could that be?

That looks like the young Count.

Hello?

Hello?

Roger? Where do you think you're going?

To the servant's entrance.

Nonsense!

Our chateau may date back over a hundred years, but our manners need not.

Back up!

It's all right, I'll do this.

Welcome to Chateau Bessette.

Thank you.

Hubert de Ville at your service.

And what is your name?

Alain Junot.

Charming.

Is it?

Of course.

And so are you, mademoiselle.

Thank you.

Wait a moment.

And you, madame.

It's so good to see you again.

You too, Hubert.

I presume this marvelous Helen Juno is your niece.

Mother told me she'd be assisting you with the sewing this year.

I never dreamt she'd be so lovely.

Take them in.

Oh, Miss Juno, I have always used the servants' entrance.

You're not servants.

You're aunties.

She makes the juices flow, doesn't she?

She's going to sew for my mother.

What's she going to do for you?

A great deal.

Hands off, Gerard.

Come on, Hubert.

We're neighbors.

She's mine.

I'm sorry, Monsieur le Comte, but your son insisted.

No.

It's all right.

Welcome back, Louise.

Monsieur le Comte, my niece, Hélène Junot.

Monsieur.

Charming, isn't she?

It's a pleasure having you here.

Thank you. Bring the ladies to the servants' quarters. You can use the

hall.

You must be very careful with young Monsieur there.

Remember, he's the Count's son, and you're a servant.

I'm not. I'm a dressmaker.

To him, it's the same thing.

You're a toy to be played with and then discarded.

He's so courteous and gallant. He has a twinkle in his eye. No, Aunt Louisa,

wrong. His father.

He frightens me.

Do you think that the cloth I've selected is suitable for these garments,

Louise? It's magnificent, Madame la Comtesse.

That's the finest cloth I've ever seen.

Helen, just do your work.

My measurements haven't changed, and that will serve.

Three fittings as always, and no dawdling.

What's this?

Oh, it's nothing. It's just a drawing.

You drew this?

Oh, but she did it before we started working for you, Madame la Comtesse.

You copied it, of course.

From where?

No, I didn't copy it. I designed it myself.

Don't lie to me, young woman.

I'm not lying. Clean up that mess, will you, dear?

Madame Louise, do you think that we can include this in the collection?

Oh, yes, of course.

Use the velvet.

Yes, the velvet would be wonderful.

I agree, madame. No, the silk would be much better.

Oh, I beg your pardon? How dare you contradict madame la comtesse?

Silk would be much better. Velvet is far too heavy. With a dress like this, you

have to create the illusion of magic.

You could teach your young niece some manners, eventually.

Yes, yes, I'm sorry, Ed.

Oh, yes, perhaps I've been too gentle with her.

But you see, I've always felt sorry for her. Her mother was killed by the

Gestapo. Her brother and sister deported and never heard from since.

Really? Yes.

Terrible. The poor child still swears they're alive and that she will find

someday. She keeps on writing to all the ministries.

Well, as long as she doesn't do it on my time. Oh, Louise.

Yes? Use the silk.

Yes, madame.

Good afternoon, monsieur.

Why did you come and take a ride with me?

Couldn't we take a walk again instead?

Now, don't tell me you're afraid.

Right. Help me up.

Where are we going?

On a great adventure.

Are you frightened?

I'm paralyzed.

I've never done this before.

Well, shall I put you down?

No, please not. I love it.

That's my girl.

If you weren't a servant, I'd teach you how to ride.

Oh, why can't servants ride?

I suppose they could.

But not at Chateau Vicenne.

Besides, I thought I was an artiste.

Whatever you are, I think you're the most beautiful girl in the world.

What do you think of me?

I like you very much, my friend.

Don't call me monsieur.

I'm Hubert.

Well, I will not call you one thing in the field and another at the chateau.

Which will it be? Oh, Hélène, you're being very difficult.

Of course.

Which will it be?

Monsieur will have to do for now.

Oh, what?

Want a drink?

Only if we stop!

How do you feel?

Partly fine, but part of it isn't.

What's that?

I think this is the finest Bordeaux in the world.

Helen, my mother and father are going away for a few weeks.

We can be together more, if you're willing.

I'd like that, but I have so much work to do.

Come on. You can make time. I'm sure you can.

Well, I'll try.

Helen, I've never felt this way. about anyone.

Ever.

Miss, you please.

I don't know what you've done to me.

Well, don't you like me just a little bit?

A little bit, yes.

But more will take time. All right.

We'll make time.

Men should learn to be patient.

Okay, turn around.

You're right, just a little.

Stop. Perfect.

Great.

Wait one minute, I've got a better idea.

How do you like that?

Bigger smile.

Perfect. That looks beautiful.

Now, hello.

I want to talk to you about the Grand Ball of the Divinities.

In our district, it's a very important event.

And I've decided I want you to come with me.

Hubert, you know I can't. No can'ts about it. Of course you can.

You'll be the most beautiful girl there.

And I'll be the envy of everyone.

Not when they find out I'm your mother's seamstress.

They'll never know.

Please. Please, Helene, for me.

Hubert, I have nothing to wear.

Come round a bit.

Stop.

Perfect.

On second thought, I may be able to come up with something.

You can't possibly wear the Countess's gown. Oh, there is no Countess's gown

yet. She hasn't even seen it. Yes, but it is the Countess's gown.

Well, how would she ever know? She's not going to be there.

Then I could put special spills on them. It would be suitable for her anyway.

Then afterwards, we'll just take them off.

Oh, please, Martha. We've never been to a ball before.

Perhaps we'll never have another chance.

I don't think we have time anyway. Oh, yes, we do. It's almost done.

And if the Countess ever found out? The Countess is away, Aunt Louise.

All right.

You win. Let's see what we can do.

Oh, thank you, Aunt Louise.

You've got to be the most beautiful girl here.

Oh, thank you, Hubert.

Gerard. Oh, hello, Hubert.

Oh, lovely lady.

Welcome to Chateau de Vigny.

Gerard de Vigny.

Helen Junot. Yeah, I know. I do remember you.

You reserved a dance.

Perhaps.

We'll see.

Mademoiselle.

Who is she?

I don't know.

But I wish I had that gown.

Excuse me.

You're the loveliest girl in the world today.

When I do the pack, you must come with me.

How could I do that?

I'll find a way.

I never want to be without you, Elaine.

Never.

Let's go

inside

and see if you've got it there.

Don't you think that we should have told your parents that we were coming, dear?

Would you like something to drink?

Excuse

me,

ladies.

Hello, Countess Count.

What a wonderful surprise.

Back early from your trip, are you? Yes, we are.

My parents are in the other room.

Would you like me to take you to them?

No, we'll see them later.

You don't dance, do you, sir?

Not if I can help it.

May I?

Sir, please.

With pleasure.

Thank you.

Thank you, Fauden. Did you say something, Gérard?

Hubert, your father.

It'll be all right.

Yes, I love you.

What do you think you are doing?

Get out of here.

I will not.

Don't you realize you are embarrassing this poor little servant girl?

Servant girl?

Isn't that putting it rather too nicely?

Madame.

That was to be my dress.

It was made with my fabric on my time.

But I never can wear it now, can I? I mean, it would be ridiculous.

You are nothing but a thief.

Let her go.

Take your hands off me.

I am warning you.

Let her go.

Leave me alone.

Oh, Hubert.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so embarrassed.

Oh, Hubert.

My darling, come with me.

How can you ever forgive me?

Oh, darling.

It's just what you and I think that matters.

Come through and sit down.

I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. It was my fault.

I'm sorry. Sit down.

Oh, he must be exhausted after all that running.

Sit down. Relax.

Don't worry.

Just forget about it all.

I love you.

I want you.

No, Hubert, please.

I need you so much, my darling. I need you.

Hubert, I don't love you.

But you will.

You'll learn to.

Tonight, you look so beautiful.

I was so proud of you.

I want you to marry me.

No,

you can't.

I don't want to marry.

Not now. Oh, let it be, my darling.

One day, all of this, this chateau, this land, everything will be mine.

If you marry me, it will all be yours.

Well, it now.

How generous of you, Hubert.

The land, the title, everything.

Get out of here.

You would actually marry this little girl. You'd marry this little seamstress

because she makes you feel like a man.

What?

Nobody else ever has.

Have they?

I know.

Because I've had.

The women you've tried with.

You bastard!

Despicable.

I'm ashamed to call you my son.

You're here?

Elaine. We'll go away together now.

Tonight.

Please.

I'm so sorry.

It's all been my fault.

I put Chateau Vicenne behind me, and finally I arrived in Paris.

The 20 francs is all I have, but as soon as I get a job... I'm tired of haggling

with you. The rent is 40 francs a month in advance.

Please, madame, I've been looking all day.

I'll take the ring.

What?

The ring you're wearing.

I'll take that for one month.

But this is my mother's wedding ring. I can't let you have that.

Then sleep in the street for all I care.

Jack, it's the same as it was before.

There never was a before.

Barry, I don't believe you. We have a little argument. Little argument? I told

you next time was the last time. What are you talking about? All I did was

a drink.

You're lying.

Okay, c 'est fini.

Fine by me.

Hello. Um, don't tell me you are looking for a place to stay, right?

Uh... Yes, I just arrived.

Oh, you just arrived. I won't say no more.

Look, you can stay with me. You'll have to wear it because it's perfectly safe.

Safe for you, maybe, but I could never trust him. And you won't be able to use

the bathroom. He's turned it into a darkroom.

Darkroom?

Oh, yes.

I am France's premier photographer, Jacques Danvers.

My real name is Jack Danvers, and I'm from Philadelphia.

I'm in Paris to escape all kinds of prejudice.

And you?

Hélène Junot from Saint -Nazaire.

In Paris to make it take notice.

Okay, okay.

Hélène, I'll charge you 20 francs a month and purely platonic, brother and

sister all the way.

Jacques,

you have yourself a sister.

Okay, okay.

So what do you do, Ellen?

Theme strip, sales girl.

I worked my aunt's shop until she died.

Someday I want to be a designer.

Someday you will.

Yo, what did I tell you?

Tomatoes, lovely tomatoes.

Bonjour, bonjour. Ça va?

Ça va, ça va bien.

Jean,

when you said you'd take me for dinner, I didn't know this is what you meant.

Don't you stop it. Just relax.

This is the best food in town.

Listen, wait till you taste my celebrated salade de Jacques, followed

prize -winning soup de Jacques.

No filet, déjà.

Yes, but for that we have to fight the dogs off.

See, I've got this wonderful theory about life, Hélène.

It's nothing unless you've got a little danger in you.

Some degree. To a precise degree, and that's what's going to make me think,

Hélène. Ah, bonjour, monsieur. Bonjour, monsieur. Ça va?

Ça. Mais oui.

Listen, what are you doing to me?

Looking for a job.

Well, you've already done that. Listen, tomorrow we'll try something different,

right?

Come on, I'll race you there.

What's the matter?

I'm afraid of heights.

You're not going to let something like that stop you, are you? Heights is

nothing. I've never done this before.

You know, you don't listen to me. Now, I told you you're a natural. You can do

this standing on your head.

Standing on my head, Jack?

Yes. Now, move out to the edge. The edge?

Yes. Just go on. Do it. Move out to the edge. Are you crazy? Just back up out to

the edge. That's all.

Good.

To the edge. Keep going.

I'll tell you when to stop. You're crazy, Doc. Yes, just move. Go on. Just

it. Yes, that's right. Now, further, further.

Further?

Exactly. Just do it. It's easy.

I could do it.

All right.

That's it. Keep going.

Go on.

Just not.

Why can't we just do this in a park somewhere?

All right. Now, stop. Stop. Hold that.

Now, I want you to get in the pose that we rehearsed.

That's the first one.

Yuck. Come on, danger, remember?

You're safe.

Yes, but you're going to be famous.

I'll be dead.

Just do it.

And when you get around there, the other poses again.

I don't think they like it.

You said that about almost everybody who's looked. And you've been wrong

time. You're right.

Jacques, your work is good.

You've got something new to offer.

And everybody who's seen your work thinks so.

So relax, would you? I can't. I can't. Look, this is a moment of truth.

I mean, don't you understand?

I didn't just escape from Philadelphia. I came to Paris because I wanted to do

something worthwhile.

And you're doing it.

Well, thanks for the try.

Helen, look.

Do you know who that is?

It's an original way of taking pictures of clothes.

It's Odile. Odile. I've seen her in a thousand fashion magazines. Oh, yeah.

She must be the best designer in Paris. Yeah, must be. Look, you watch that

woman, because if she likes something, that's it.

This photographer's an artist, you know.

This is new, my friend.

And it is exciting.

All right.

This girl is terrific.

Absolutely terrific.

Now, let's go and have a glass of champagne.

Oh, of course. You knew that girl?

Yes. And this is Jacques d 'Anvers.

A pleasure.

You're very talented.

Tell me, are you with an agency?

No. You should be.

I'll be talking to Paris Central in the morning.

Call Charles before lunch. I'm sure he'll be very much interested.

Thank you, madam.

I'm not madam.

I'm Odile.

Odile? And you, my dear, you should never wear white.

Stop it. It's glare.

And you must also never wear dark hair.

But where?

Champagne? Yes.

Champagne.

Is that all?

No. You have a fantastic figure for clothes. Your proportions are just

What is your name?

Hélène Junot.

Tell me, Sherry, are you a fashion model?

No. Then a photographer's model?

Well, that was my first time, actually.

But then, what do you do?

I look for work.

I think you should be a fashion model. And if you're interested, come and see

in my atelier Monday morning.

It's right up the street.

Oh, I am interested. And I know where that is.

So I'll be there.

Very well.

Bernard, mon cher.

Hélène?

Don't forget... Monday morning.

Mm -hmm.

Jack, we are on our way.

Madame Odile is in the main reception room. Thank you.

Madame Odile?

Oh, there you are. How lovely to see you.

Where did you go to work?

If you want me, yes. Well, if I didn't want you, my dear, you wouldn't be here.

Take your clothes off.

That will do. Thank you.

Now get on the platform, please.

I thought I was to be a model.

Why not?

And then perhaps one day a director. And later on, who knows?

But it all starts here, my dear. Now, if I stick you, no histrionic, please.

A discreet ouch will do.

I thought I told you to wear champagne.

Well, I... Never mind.

You can borrow from the storeroom until you can afford to buy.

And this is going to look absolutely divine on you, my dear.

Simply divine.

Dear Herr Mueller, I was told by the French authorities that you might be

to help me.

I pray that you can.

I have sworn to find and to bring to justice the sadistic Gestapo major who

murdered my mother and was responsible for the deportation of my brother and

little sister.

I was only 13 at the time, and I never heard the Nazis' names spoken.

But I shall never forget his cruel face, which still haunts me in nightmares.

I don't earn much money, but I'm enclosing what I can, as a retainer, in

hope that you will help me.

You're sincerely, Hélène Junot.

Bonjour.

Hélène, it's showy number five.

This elegant silk cocktail dress is shown with matching feather hat and a

jacket.

Number six.

Dinner dress in black ottoman with a mink toe.

Number seven. Garden party.

Organza dressed embroidered with flowers.

and velvet ribbons.

A rather dramatic black velvet dress and white mink bolero.

Pastel columns for the bowl gowns this year.

Salmon chiffon, lavender taffeta, and pale baby blue.

After many wonderful years of my top model, our new director is Hélène Junot.

Champs -Élysées.

This is a perfect outfit for sightseeing, walking, or traveling.

This elegant suit is in brown soire de fasciné, and it has a contrasting wide

-brimmed chiffon hat.

Rue de la Paix.

Here is a beautifully draped cocktail dress of red pur de soie.

Notice the unusual hat, which is of Tonkinese design.

Soie de Paris.

For the perfect soiree, be it a nightclub...

David, I've got a meeting to get to.

Mother, you haven't bought anything yet.

Surely you didn't expect me to. These clothes are hardly me. You have to

I've managed very well so far.

Tour d 'Agent.

This is a stunning black silk shantung dinner dress and coat.

The hat is in pink silk to match the lining of the coat.

Good afternoon.

I'm Helene Jeannot, the director.

My mother, Julie Westfield. I'm David Westfield.

madame westfield it's a pleasure to have you here and captain it is

mother uh love number 12 wasn't it then madame shows excellent taste

unfortunately i've never had time to have clothes made i need a very active

life i'm in paris right now to address unesco well i think you'll find that our

clothes don't so much clash with your lifestyle as perhaps enhance it just a

My words exactly.

Would Madame like to see number 12 again?

Certainly she would.

Wouldn't you, Mother?

David, I'm sure the young lady doesn't need your help in selling her wares.

Madame, that... Oh, dear, we don't so much sell to the customer as we help

make their selection.

Very well put.

Cecilia?

Cecilia? Madame, here's number 12.

Cecilia, would you show Madame this out, please?

Oui, très bien.

Are you free for dinner tonight?

Yes.

Is that a car?

I'll look forward to it.

What's that?

Good evening,

David. You look absolutely beautiful.

Very handsome.

You know, I expected to see you in uniform.

No, I'm off duty.

Well, what about this afternoon?

Well, it was more or less my lunch hour.

Is the army your profession?

No. Over the years, there have been nine congressmen, four senators, two

governors. And a part of Jim Patrick.

I'm sorry my mother didn't buy the dress this afternoon. I did try.

Yes, I know you did.

She appears to me to be a woman who knows what she wants.

You are, too?

Yes.

Well, perhaps we should look at the menu. I don't have much time.

Why?

I've been assigned as an advisor in Vietnam.

We only have a week, and I don't want to waste one moment on it.

Well, then I'm glad I didn't decide to be fashionably late.

Yeah, that would have been criminal.

Would you like caviar to start?

You know, I love this caviar.

I knew you would, so do I.

I have a feeling we're very much alike.

Yes, I have a feeling too.

What shall we drink to?

This week This week

I've

always loved France Now I know why

Somewhere in my life, I always knew there'd be anything like this.

Darling, it's too early to get up.

I just wanted to see if the world looked any different.

Different?

Yes.

Oh, it does. It looks even more wonderful.

David.

There's something that... I've got to tell you.

When I was a child, during the war, I was raped.

No, I have to tell you this, darling, because it's important to me.

See, for the first time in my life, I've realized what love is and how beautiful

it can be.

Oh, my darling.

Take some time off this week.

Oh, yes, I think I can. And we'll spend every, every minute of it together. Oh,

yes, I'm going to make you so happy.

Well, darling, you already have.

David.

Come back soon, darling.

I don't want to lose you.

You're not going to lose me. We have a week together.

And then a lifetime.

Please wait There

is

no easy way to do this Don't you dare fall

in love with anyone else

It's you I'm worried about.

You don't have to worry about me.

David, promise me you'll be careful.

I promise to go to bed early every night, watch my diet, and try not to get

any fights, even with the enemy.

Oh, darling.

This has been the most wonderful week of my life.

I should have cooked for you, Ma.

Oh, no, no, thank you.

As a matter of fact, I'm glad you did.

Oh, David. You can't be perfect at everything.

A package for Hélène Junot? Oui, mademoiselle is there.

Please, mademoiselle Junot, this is for you.

Thank you. All right, dear, we can go and try that on.

We'll expect you to join me for dinner tomorrow night at nine at my townhouse.

I'm to wait for a reply.

Please return these to the count with my request.

Yes, mademoiselle. Thank you.

Alain Junon?

This is Julia Westfield.

Oh, hello, Mrs. Westfield.

The letters you wrote to David over the past six months have been forwarded to

me.

They were with his personal effects.

Effects?

Forgive me, I looked at some of your letters.

I know you loved him very much.

David... was killed in Vietnam.

So, you're Alain Junot.

I was hoping you might be, as I watched you approach.

Your problem. I like that.

It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Hamila.

Please, just go and sit down.

It's here.

Thank you.

Now, there are some new possibilities about your brother that I thought it

extremely important to talk to you about.

I have learned that certain former SS officers have access to secret records,

which I didn't even know existed until now.

Now, as you can imagine, these men are extremely reluctant to talk.

There is, unfortunately, only one stimulus to which they respond.

Money. Of course. How much?

A great deal.

At least 40 ,000 francs.

40 ,000?

I see.

I'm afraid it's the only way to proceed.

Amula, I think I can get you all the money you need.

Mademoiselle Junot is here.

How do you change your mind?

Thank you for allowing me the luxury.

I hope it will be the first of many.

Did you enjoy the dinner?

Yes, Mr. Burke.

Good.

No, thank you.

Ellen.

Are you romantically involved at the moment?

No.

I'm pleased.

And surprised.

I don't get involved that easily.

Perhaps more readily in business than romance?

What do you mean by that?

An arrangement between us.

But you said business.

You see, I'm in Paris almost every night.

Should we come to an agreement, I want to spend those nights with you.

And so I'd expect you to live here, in this house.

In return, you will receive a generous income, charge accounts at the better

shops, and gifts.

Such...

As this.

Would you allow me?

And these are real.

No more imitations for you.

So long for this moment.

Oh.

Slut.

Have faith, Elin.

God will forgive you for whatever you have to do.

And whatever happens, remember, my darling, I love you.

you

I do not receive stolen goods.

These were earned.

Well, they're not too bad.

Not too bad.

But on the other hand... The stones alone are worth a hundred thousand

I'll give you ten.

Fifteen.

How much do you want?

Forty.

Dear lady, you're mad.

No. Just intelligent.

Twenty.

All right.

But I want your assurance that these and whatever else I might bring you in the

future will be broken up before you sell them.

I wouldn't want anyone to recognize them. Of course. You think I am crazy.

No, I think you're greedy enough to want a regular supply.

Very well. You have my guarantee.

I hope it'll be enough to get you started.

Quite enough.

I'll put it to good use, I promise you.

Herr Mueller, what about my little sister?

I'm afraid that's hopeless.

So many little ones were.

We have no way to say this without bringing pain.

Slaughtered and forgotten.

What's the matter?

Hey, tell me, what's the matter with you, huh?

She refuses to practice her piano.

Oh, you refuse to practice the piano, eh?

Naughty girl.

Well, I tell you what.

If Papa comes with you, will you play for him?

You will?

Promise? Good.

See, I've got her to practice after all.

Good girl. Come on.

Have your attention, please.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are greatly privileged to have tonight the world

American composer, Mr. Eric Hovland.

The most wonderful composer.

Of his award winning motion picture compositions, which will be performed

shortly. Mr. Eric Hovland.

Christian fascinated.

I told you, I love music.

Well, good evening.

I thought you were still abroad.

Hélène, what a delightful surprise.

Good evening, Hubert.

When they told me the family box was occupied, I assumed it was by you and

mother.

Not you and what is obviously your current whore.

You bastard.

You are drunk again.

How could you, Elaine?

Why him and not me?

She prefers men, Hubert.

at you for this.

I swear I will.

Shall we enjoy the performance?

Yes.

Take the glasses up.

All right, again, you know what we're after here. This is going to be a cover.

It'll make both of us famous.

All right.

All right, now let's just be very, very elegant here.

First, take the drink.

And let's have a little toast. But let's hold it.

That's the one. Hold it.

All right, now take a hand.

All right, now hold that.

You can't wait to get into the bedroom, right?

All right, now you know who this man is. This is your husband.

And you hate him, right?

Okay, so give me hate. Hate.

Now hold that.

Point the gun at me. This direction.

Fire.

That's good. That's good. Hold that.

This woman, she is triumphant, isn't she yet?

Just a couple more.

This again triumphant.

Farewell, chump.

Tell me, what do you think?

Well, I think a fashion layout for the story is a great idea, but I think it's

bit too melodramatic for your magazine.

Oh, these photos aren't for the magazine.

Jack, I thought you were exclusive.

All right, so we're both moonlighting. Oh, dear, look who care what I do. But

I was your editor and I found out, I'd fire you. Helen, you know my philosophy.

Live dangerously, it's the only way.

Are you sure you won't take a ride home?

No, I mean, so I said I want to get some air. Very well.

Good night.

Oh, that's wonderful.

Can you come? Oh, yes, yes.

I was able to learn that there is a

forced labourer named Leclerc who worked in the rock quarries where they tested

V2s. Now, his tattoo numbers were on record.

Doctor, Mademoiselle Junot. Hello, Doctor.

This way, please.

So, I started checking every possibility that there were still un -repatriated

persons, until finally I found someone who could be of the same age and whose

tattoo numbers were correct.

It has to be Edmund.

Not necessarily.

There may be another Leclerc, or the file numbers may be wrong, many things.

He is in the back door. Go ahead, please.

Open the gate.

Swagger, swagger, swagger, swagger, swagger, swagger, swagger, swagger.

He is the one and yet her.

You sure?

How long did he live there?

At least since 1945.

The Russians found him in eastern Austria. They kept him for five years,

then they unloaded him here, where he's been for ten.

As you can see, he's a true catatonic.

Catatonia. Yes.

What's wrong with him?

He has been hit by a ricochet hair from Ederfeld.

His leg is broken.

I'll take him back to the kennel.

No, never mind.

It won't be the same again.

I've been back since yesterday.

Oh.

Huber saw this little trinket somewhere on display

and called my attention to it.

Philippe, I... I made inquiries, as you would imagine, and they led to a certain

Levantine fence.

Philippe, I want to explain something to you.

There's no way.

And no need to try.

Pick them up.

Pick them up!

You worked hard for them, didn't you?

For everything I gave you.

Will you marry me?

Oh, Eric.

Oh, yes. Yes, yes.

Not a deal. I think I'm pregnant.

I'll take both you ladies to dinner.

Too bad.

I should have disposed of you that day in Chartres.

How unfortunate for you that you didn't.