All language subtitles for Little Girls Lost

I am Nanette Duval. Glad to meet you. You don't recognize me, do you, Nanette Duval?

Kids Today. I've played opposite the greatest. John Gilbert, Chaplin, Valentino,

my god! Oh yes, the name sounds very familiar. Wow, I've been at it quite a

while, my dear. Do you know why Kids Today don't recognize me? It's because I refuse.

I refuse. I absolutely refuse to do television. I always have and I always will. I consider it totally beneath me.

Do you know a lot of stars refuse to do television, do you know that? Yes.

I once considered it. One time, my agent, that rat, almost talked me into it.

And do you know what he wanted me to play? A mother. Can you believe it?

And if a grown man to boot...

Don't you ever...

Don't you ever play mothers, do you hear?

Yes, mothers are definitely out.

That's right.

And don't do television either.

I shudder to think what my fans would have thought if they saw me play a mother.

Can you believe it?

You know, mothers aren't sexy.

And if your public sees you do a character that you're not right for,

they begin to suspect that you're growing old.

Beautiful.

Okay, now, pout a little. Pout. A little more.

A little more. Good. Good. Let's see a little profile. A little more to the right. A little bit more. Good. Good.

Now turn a little more to the right. A little more profile. Beautiful. Beautiful.

Now a little more to the left. Turn to the other side now. A little bit more. More. Smile. Good. A little more. A little bit more.

Beautiful. Now think sex. That's what we're selling, right? Sizzle for me, baby. Sizzle. Beautiful.

Take a break. I've got to check something here.

How am I doing?

Oh, fantastic! Beautiful!

You really know how to commune.

That's the right word.

Commune for the camera. Did you know that?

I used to do some modeling in Chicago.

Really? Shows. Shows.

Would you like a glass of wine?

It's good for total relaxation. You know what I mean?

Sure.

To your success.

Thank you.

Do that again. Take a sip. Go ahead.

That is wonderful. That is beautiful, Alicia.

You drink it so lovely. It's so sensuous. So... drink. So incredible.

I'd like to shoot that. You wouldn't mind, would you?

No. Let me go and fill your glass.

I just love classical music.

Music. How did you know that?

Oh, I just guessed. Old show artists love the classics.

Oh, you are a dream, Alicia. You know that?

Everything's fine. We are really gonna create now, aren't we?

All right, now. Sip a little. A little more.

Good. Think sex. Good. Drink some more. Yeah, take a big gulp.

Beautiful. Good. Take a sip. Some more.

One more. God, you turned me on.

Drink a little bit. Drink it all.

Okay now, let me see some sex, a la Tom Jones style.

How do you feel, Alicia?

Fine.

That's it.

Oh, God, you turned me on.

Okay, keep smiling. Keep thinking sexy.

I wanna fuck you so bad.

Good, good.

I'm gonna fit your lips against my cock.

I want to talk.

Beautiful.

I want to pound against you.

I want to stick it inside so deep.

Beautiful.

Thank you.

I want to stick my tongue right up your pussy.

God, you really make me hard.

I just want to cream all over you.

Let's take this shit off your body.

Oh, is that beautiful.

I just want to fuck you.

I want to eat your pussy so bad.

I love it.

Don't talk like that, please.

Why not?

Why not? Why not?

I don't like it. Please.

Please don't.

I don't want to fuck you.

I don't like dirty talks like that.

I want to go home.

I always think I'm going to be sick.

Here, come with me. I'll help you.

Here, I'll take care of you.

Come on. Behave. That's it. It's fine.

That's a good girl.

You're going to feel better now, believe me.

I love this beautiful body.

I want to do so many things to you.

That's nice.

Try to kiss me.

Oh, these breasts. I love these tits.

Oh, God.

It's a beautiful pussy. I love the lips there.

I never thought she would be so beautiful.

You're wet, you cocksucker. You're wet.

Oh...

Tommy, feels good?

Feels good.

Now...

No!

Hey, put this one out.

Breathe in it, make you feel better.

Get in it.

That's it.

Oh!

Oh yeah. Sweet suckers.

Oh!

Ooh, you feel better before you know it.

That's my baby.

Someday your angel will come around...

Jimmy?

You'll be a little girl, bound...

So, Jimmy, you're so beautiful.

Sit it down.

Oh. Suck it.

Suck it.

Yes. Suck it. Suck it.

Suck it.

Oh.

That is beautiful.

Hey!

Turn around. Turn around.

Yeah. Come on.

Keep it in. Keep it in.

Oh, I love your pussy.

I love you.

Look at that clitoris.

That's beautiful.

Turn around.

Oh, I love your pussy. I hate you.

Hello?

Kathy? Hi, honey.

Oh, Mom! Hi! How are you?

Kathy? What's wrong?

Nothing, nothing. I was just out jogging.

You shouldn't go out jogging after dark. It's dangerous.

Yes, mother, I know.

How's everything?

Okay. Guess what?

I got a job today.

That's great! Acting?

No, mom, not acting.

It takes time, you know.

I've only been here a month.

So in other words, what I'm saying is

use that moment.

Hi. You look kind of lost.

Oh, it shows, huh?

A little bit.

I'm Alicia.

Nice to meet you. I'm Kathy.

You're from here? I mean, L.A.?

No, I've only been here about a month.

Oh, kind of scary, huh? First, anyway.

Look, after class, do you want to come over to our place for some coffee and chit chat?

Our place? Are you married?

No. No. See that girl up there? That's Stephanie. She's my roommate.

She's nice. She looks tough, but underneath she's all mush.

You'll like her.

Okay.

Isn't he something?

Who?

Aaron. The teacher.

Okay, everybody. Just be quiet. Get started.

Let's start off with some improvs.

Rudy, you work with Brenda.

Paul, I'd like you to work with...

You're new here, aren't you?

Yes.

And what's your name again? I'm sorry, I'm lousy.

Cathy.

Cathy Heinlein.

Right.

Cathy, I want you to work with Paul.

He'll explain the exercise to you, okay?

Let's see...

Barry and Teresa, Jim and Lisa.

Okay, that's it. You've got three minutes.

You're cute.

Thank you.

So are you.

In that case, let's forget this improv and go to my place.

Is that supposed to be funny?

Yeah, definitely.

Well, it's not.

Well, it would have been if you'd have picked up one.

See, I'm a very funny guy.

Especially in bed.

I was going to ask any girl. Some of them were probably still laughing.

I'm sorry. I thought girls today were a little more open-minded.

Not when they are from Toledo.

You really turned out to be a bitch. You know that?

Why don't you go suck an egg?

For Pete's sake. I'm not asking for that much.

I gave you my answer.

And that's the only one you're going to get.

Get it?

Okay, that was good. Anyone care to react?

Every time that asshole gets on stage, he disappears. He stinks. What a creep.

How about Aaron? Isn't he something?

What about Aaron?

I'm talking about his acting.

I just want to make a point. Aaron is strictly small potatoes.

So what if you get yourself into a big production showcase? Big deal.

What you need to know in this town is the right people.

What about talent?

Do you know how many talented schmucks are crawling all over this town?

Who can't even get themselves arrested?

Well, I think Aaron's a genius and I really admire him.

That new quarter won't even get you on a bus ticket headed back home.

Kathy, where are you living?

In Hollywood, near Hollywood Boulevard.

Oh, yuck. That's awful.

I almost got assaulted the other night.

Some guy started running after me.

Oh, God.

I made it back to the apartment.

How can you live there? I thought the ghost of the stars would bring me luck.

The stars never lived in Hollywood, don't you know that?

The only thing you find in Hollywood are starving actors, pimps, whores and tourists.

Also plenty of cockroaches. And most of the time you can't even tell them apart.

That includes the cockroaches.

I really like it here. It's nice.

Slowly up.

And shake it out. Good.

Good morning. Good morning, Seth. Excuse me.

I'd like to give you a call. Maybe we could have lunch, dinner, what do you say?

I don't think it would be a good idea. Why not?

Because you're married to my best friend.

Come on, let's do this right.

I will try. Believe me, I will try.

This is Kathy Heinlein. Oh yes, Mr. Clausen. Yes, I saw your ad in the casting paper and I mailed you some pictures.

Oh, you like them. Thank you, thank you very much. Yes, I'm a very good actress, I assure you.

Thank you. I'm not sure I know what you mean.

Yes, I'm free this afternoon. No, that would be no problem.

Thank you, Mr. Clausen. I'll see you at three.

There will be pictures about once a month. Thank you.

If you're parked out front, you better move your car. They're handing out tickets right down the line.

Thank you. I'm not driving.

You're a model or an actress. I'm an actress.

What a happy coincidence. I'm a personal manager. The best. Come with me.

See, I wasn't kidding. Jack Stein. Personal management. Come on in.

Okay.

You don't have too many credits, do you? Nothing to speak of. How good of an actress are you?

Try me.

I know someone who just might want to do that.

Listen, I really like your looks.

You're beautiful, you know that. Of course you know that.

Thank you.

Raymond, how are you? Good.

Yes, just Marvy-do.

Wait a minute. I am calling about your new project.

I have someone in my office to be just right for you.

Oh, yes she is.

Yes, it is. Okay. I'll arrange it.

Yes, yes, sure. She's dying to meet you.

Okay. Okay. Yes. Thank you, Raymond.

I just got you a date with one of the biggest producers in Hollywood.

If he likes you, you're in.

How did that start today? Why did you do that? Why? It's a weird question.

I'm not going to ask you a question, because...

because that's what I do for a living.

Besides, I like to discover new talent.

And I've had a very good year so far.

So I can afford to take a few chances.

Now, what's my reward?

How much do managers get?

You mean in money? 15%?

Interested?

I am. I really am.

I'm... I'm very grateful.

Now what do you say we examine how well you can really act?

All right.

Oh, oh, oh.

Excuse me.

I loved your pictures.

You're a very attractive young lady.

Thank you.

Not too much experience, eh?

I've done some student films and some acting in high school.

I'm studying right now.

That's what they all say.

Well, it's true.

Why don't you stand up?

Sure. Why?

Because I want to take a good look at you.

You don't mind, do you?

Show me your legs.

Is this a union film?

Of course it's a union film.

It's the only type of films I make.

Pull up your skirt.

Higher, damn it!

Now what's the matter with you?

Mr. Clausen, if getting this part in your film is contingent upon how my legs look, then I don't think I'd better read for it.

Miss Heinlein, is it?

Do you think that someone with no professional background

is in any position to judge what's going to go over with the public?

I mean, I'm seriously considering you for this part.

You're not making it very easy, are you? I'm sorry.

That wasn't too hard, was it?

Now look at that. That's all yours too.

I'm gonna give it a little kiss. Kiss, kiss, kiss.

Come on, be a good little girl.

Come on, kiss, kiss. It's not too much to ask for, is it?

Slut.

I'd like to call you sometime.

Maybe we could...

Hello, my job.

I don't think that'd be a good idea.

Why not?

Because you're married to my best friend.

Oh, that's right. I forgot about that.

Why don't you have a fight with her so we can't...

Oh, yeah? You think so?

So you're not friends anymore.

I don't think I want to do this anymore.

I have a little goody for you.

Go take your mind off this awful experience.

How would you like to do a bit of public relations?

You have a lovely evening and you make for yourself...

Are you ready for this?

Five hundred dollars.

Now how does that sound?

Five hundred dollars?

That's right.

Public relations, like what?

I happen to know this very rich, and I mean very, very rich gentleman.

And he's new in town, and he'd like to take out an attractive young lady, you know, accompany him to dinner and see the town.

And he's willing to pay $500 for the privilege. Money means nothing to him, and...

And what, Nora?

And nothing, sweetheart. He just wants to be friends. Lonely, that's what he is.

You know, he happens to be a pretty good-looking guy.

It's just that he doesn't know many people in town.

And what, Nora?

Look, why don't we try and be grown-ups about this, okay?

I assure you, sex doesn't matter.

Think of this as a babysitting job.

Are you interested?

I don't know.

Now, think about it.

Sure, you take your time and you think about it. There's no hurry.

But remember, it's real easy money.

Hello sweetheart. How's it going, sweetheart?

Oh, hi.

Oh, you're disappointed.

You're expecting the real thing.

No, it's not that.

I was just thinking.

Oh, of course.

Success, fame, fortune, career, love.

Something like that.

How about let's have a drink before class?

No, thank you.

Thank you. Really, it's awfully late.

Come on, sweetheart. Relax.

A little.

Besides, I don't think anybody's gonna be here for at least an hour.

Try it, you'll like it.

Okay, let's.

Come on.

Oh my God, how long have we been here?

You know, it's awfully late. We'll miss class.

Nah, what's the difference?

You need me more than you need class right now, right?

Are you sure?

Don't you feel good?

That is very funny.

I noticed.

Three more, two...

I'm so amused, I can't believe it.

It was a terrible joke.

Oh yeah? Why are you laughing?

Because, just because. I feel really good.

You know, you're really a very nice person.

You're a good person.

Yeah, I know.

That's a problem I have.

I also have great taste.

Look around you.

How do you like my decor?

Very stylish.

Is there a name for it?

Definitely.

Early starving actor.

Paul, you know,

we really should get to class.

Honey, it's a little too late for that right now.

There'll be plenty of other classes, believe me.

Aren't you attracted to me?

Nothing to do with it.

Alright, I'll take you home.

Not yet. Soon, but not yet.

Oh, hello, Aaron.

She speaks.

Oh, speak again, bright angel, for thou art as glorious to this night as the winged messenger of heaven or some such.

Oh, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?

That's it. That's as far as I can go.

Well, it's much better than nothing.

Thank you.

Are you all right? I mean, I heard...

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Oh, please, I'm sorry. Won't you come in?

Well, if you insist.

Oh, it's beautiful.

You know you move very well, Alicia.

Thank you. I think I'm a frustrated ballerina.

Come dance with me.

Please?

No, no, no. I don't know how.

Anyway, I think dancing is just a mating ritual.

What's wrong with that?

Nothing, really.

It's just that I... I'm impatient.

I don't need the ritual.

I hate preliminaries.

Oh!

Oh, you.

Oh, you.

Where are your roommates, anyway?

Please?

I'm in love with someone new...

Time... love...

Some lovers have luck, never give up...

No matter come and go, never a doubt...

Just like me and you...

Oh, we've got a life...

Love... we've got a lifetime...

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I love you.

A little pause... and we are back.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Did Stephanie say anything about not coming home last night?

No. Just that she had some important date with a movie producer.

Oh boy. You got in pretty late yourself last night. Yeah. Are you okay? Sure. I feel wonderful.

Aaron came over last night. Oh? Did he say anything about me not making the workshop last night?

No. He was, uh, he was worried about me. What did you do? Well, we danced. Sort of, anyway.

You dance?

Good morning everybody.

Well, well. Nice of you to check in, Stephanie.

How did you do last night?

I got the part.

Oh, that's great! You see, everything is going to work out.

Darn it, I'm late. I've got to run.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

You gotta help me darling, or I gotta find myself somebody else.

It was a very good reading, I must say.

Thank you.

You also come very highly recommended, which doesn't necessarily matter a great deal.

What do you mean by that?

Relax, sweetheart.

You have the part. On one condition, that is.

What?

I want a little of what everyone else is getting. And raving about, I must admit.

Well?

That's good.

That's nice.

And later on we'll have some friends over.

And we'll have a party. Yes.

We'll have a party to celebrate.

Yes.

You have to show me what you can do.

Suck it like you suck birds.

Yes.

That's good. Don't talk with your mouth full.

That's not nice.

Yes.

We'll have a great big party.

Lots of people.

Lots of fun.

Come on.

Oh, Stephanie, you're so good.

Suck my cock.

Show me your start.

I think you're a big star.

Yes.

Oh, sh...

Going out tonight, Alicia?

Yep. I'm seeing Aaron.

Oh? Paul's coming over.

We're rehearsing a scene.

That's nice.

He's real cute.

You're lucky.

Alicia, what about Aaron?

Seeing him and all.

I mean...

I don't care what anybody thinks.

Thanks. I know he's kind and considerate. He even recites Shakespeare to me.

Do you know that?

I saw him today.

You did? Where?

Hey!

Lookie what I got.

Oh boy, another one. You must really be doing something right.

You'd better believe it.

Oh, that's great. Congratulations.

Listen, there's a party tonight. Lots of producers, directors, beautiful people. Want to come?

I can't. I'm rehearsing with Paul.

So what? That'll never get you anywhere.

Why do you want to give it away when you can get something you really want for it?

If I have to sell myself for parts, I might as well become a whore.

What's the difference? It's only a body.

Not to me. I don't mean to criticize you or anyone.

It's just that...

It's just that you really don't want it badly enough and that is precisely why you will never make it.

And screwing Paul will never get you anywhere.

Shut up, you bitch!

Hmm, isn't that something? The little cunt is upset.

Please! Don't fight. Please.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset her. I was just trying to help.

I just can't stand arguments. My parents used to fight all the time.

They said, dry me up a wall.

Thank you, Cathy.

Good morning, Cathy.

That was an impressive reading.

You're pretty good.

Thank you.

I have a good teacher.

Well, the best teacher in the world can't give you what you already have.

And that's talent.

You know, I think you're really serious about a career, aren't you?

I mean, a real career.

I am.

Why?

Yeah, why? I mean, it's a valid question, isn't it?

Because...

I guess I want to express myself.

Be fulfilled.

I never thought that much about it.

Perhaps it's because I want to be important.

Is that wrong?

No, of course not.

I love to act.

It makes me feel good and special. It gives me a purpose that I feel is worthwhile.

I feel that if I could succeed, I would count. Not just by being a success, but by living the way that matters to me.

I don't know. I'm sure there are other reasons that I don't even know about. I could think about them if you'd like.

Don't bother.

It's a valid answer.

As a matter of fact, a whole bunch of them.

Paul!

Hi, Steph.

Come on in.

Is Kathy home?

Nope.

She's over at the theater.

Aaron called earlier and he wanted to talk to her.

Oh.

Oh. What did he want?

What does he always want? I do declare that man is insatiable.

Come on, Cathy doesn't go for that crap.

Oh, she doesn't?

No, she doesn't. What do you think, everyone's like you?

I've got news for you. Virginal Cathy is almost as ambitious as I am.

You know what I think? I figure that right now, little Cathy is screwing her brains out

Paul, what are you doing?

I'm trying to get some little part in Aaron's latest play.

She thinks it's pretty small.

You lying fucking bitch.

She's been gone for almost two hours now.

Aaron must be pretty damn convincing, huh?

Kathy isn't that way.

Everyone is that way when they want something badly enough.

Isn't that touching?

Paul...

In this business, there's no room for love.

Love. If you want love, get out of town.

I thought she loved me.

I'm sure she does.

But why should that keep her from getting exactly what she wants?

Oh, for heaven's sake, Paul.

This kind of thing happens all the time.

You know, you're a very good looking guy.

You could probably have almost anyone you wanted.

You could even have me.

What?

I want you to play a very important part in this play that's coming up.

It requires strong acting ability.

Oh my God, Aaron.

Are you serious?

Do you think I'm ready?

Well, now that you mention it...

I'm kidding. No, I mean I'm serious, yes.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. I don't know what else to say.

Well, you better get out of here. I've got work to do.

I see it right here in my crystal ball

Lost in intricate spells that made me blind

We roll on the wall

Don't mean a thing at all

I see it right here in my crystal ball ball.

Well feelings are feelings.

Finally found my way out of the dark.

The gigolo gypsy has stolen the light of my heart.

And the times we wrote on the wall don't mean nothing at all.

I see it right here in my crystal ball.

What's going on?

Yeah, I thought you were screwing Aaron.

What?

Well, you were, weren't you?

You certainly have a lot of faith in me.

And you, Stephanie, I'm really surprised.

I thought you only screwed directors and producers. Are you lowering your standards?

Cathy, you don't have to move out. I, uh... You and Alicia can just have this dump.

I can move in with my director. He's crazy about me. You didn't know that, did you?

By the way, one last little bit of sisterly advice. You're wasting your time with Paul.

He's cute, but he's a lousy lay.

I thought you were making it with Aaron to get into his lousy play. I really did.

How can you love me? You don't even have enough faith in my talent to think I could make it

without screwing someone. Aaron gave me a really big part in his play. Oh, just like that? Yeah,

Just like that.

And that's exactly the reason I want you to get the hell out of here.

I'll call you in a couple of days.

Don't bother.

I'm not going to change my mind.

Maybe it's just as well.

Oren, get your hands off of me.

Cunt.

Look, the problem with you is you are too good looking.

That's really the problem. Right now we're going through a cycle in which leading men are not supposed to be that good looking.

Why don't you say that sooner? That's no problem.

I could go out and have my face bashed in by a bulldozer.

Shrink a couple of inches. Put on a hundred pounds.

Very funny.

You do have a sense of humor.

But as I told you before, cooperation is very important.

Damn it, I did cooperate.

Well, yes, and it was all very good, you see.

You got me as an agent, and that's the beginning.

You've got to circulate. You've got to grow.

You have to cooperate some more, damn it.

Tell me what to do.

A week from Friday, there's going to be a nice little intimate Hollywood party

given by a friend of mine, a casting director, Bill Ganser.

Now, there's going to be lots of producers. There are lots of projects getting started.

I met Bill Ganser. He's a fag.

So what?

I mean, how backwards can you be? This is Hollywood.

It's Hollywood. It's the 20th century or what's left of it.

As I said, Paul, you've got to be open-minded.

And the main thing is to cooperate.

I told you I'd talk to Kathy. We'll be there.

Oh, please, Alicia, try. It's important to me.

I really want to make up with you guys. I love you.

Kathy will be there, too. Listen, she's not angry anymore.

No, no, she never was. She was just a little bit shook up.

I'm so happy. I want you to see how good Jeff is to me.

And you know what? He says he's going to star me in his next film.

Well, that's wonderful, Stephanie. I'm really very happy for you.

I'm going to do all the cooking myself. I bet you didn't know that I could cook.

Jeff just loves it when I cook.

There'll just be you, me, Kathy and Jeff.

Beth, I really enjoy cooking and I really want to make up.

Okay. Bye for now. Thank you.

Don't play games. Answer me.

I didn't make it with her. I didn't really want to, I guess. Okay?

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

What about you, huh?

None of your business.

Oh yeah.

Of course not.

Besides...

You'll never know, now will you?

Okay.

That was pretty good. Tomorrow will do it better, right?

Got time for coffee?

No, not tonight, Aaron.

I've got to get home, I've got a lot of stuff to do.

Are you sure you are okay? You haven't been your old bubbly self lately. Anything wrong?

No, nothing.

Goodnight, thanks.

Okay, thanks a lot. Goodnight.

See you at home.

If she makes it there, naturally.

Naturally.

That was pretty good.

Well, what do you think of our apartment?

It's just beautiful.

It's really nice.

Thank you.

I'm sure I'm glad you're here.

You know, Jeff isn't home yet, but I'm sure he'll be home any minute and he got stuck in traffic or something like that.

Oh, I sure hope you're hungry.

I make Cornish gamehands a la mousquetaires.

It's my very own recipe.

Well, actually it's a recipe from a cookbook, naturally.

It's Jeff's favorite too.

He should have been here three or four hours ago.

I wonder where in the world he is.

Well, let's get started without him.

You know how all those big directors are. Sometimes they are just so unreliable.

There we go.

It's him! I did not tell you he'd be here. I told you he'd be here. I can't wait till you meet him.

Oh, hi, Steph. Uh, Steph, I want you to meet somebody. Uh, Stephanie, this is Karen. Karen, this is my old lady.

Uh, Karen is a marvelously talented young actress and I want to be taking personal care of her from now on.

That is if she's a very nice girl. Right, Karen?

Hi, Karen.

Hi, Stephanie.

Stephanie. Wow, that's a beautiful name.

Oh, come on, Karen. You can do better than that.

Give her a big kiss. Come on.

Shit.

You didn't tell me there was going to be a crowd here.

Get out.

Pipe down, Steph. What's wrong with you?

Get out, you bastard.

And take that cunt with you.

Don't tell me what to do in my own place.

You get out, you bitch, if you don't like it here.

Hi, ladies. How about a drink?

Cunts.

Shit, can't believe that. What timing. Just carry on, girls. I'll be right back.

Hello? Hello, Erin?

Karen!

I rang the doorbell a couple of times and there wasn't any answer.

The door was unlocked, so I...

Alicia, um...

I wasn't really expecting you.

I'm not this late, I mean.

I'm sorry I should have called, but I wanted...

I mean, I wanted to see you.

To talk to you.

Yeah, well, it's just that I...

Well, I...

I have to get back to work.

I'm going to work.

Oh, I'll only stay a minute.

Hey, Aaron, what are you doing?

Who's there?

What was that?

Um, it's just a girl.

An actress.

I'm helping her with an audition scene.

Aaron, we've done everything we can do together and you've missed it.

Who was that?

It was the scene partner.

She better stay on her side of the bed.

Listen, Alicia, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

I thought I was special to you.

You are. Oh, god damn it.

Alicia...

you're a sweet girl.

But you're just too fragile. This town will shatter you.

I thought I had someone to protect me.

Look, I think maybe it's time you go back home.

I don't want to go home. I hate it there.

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

I just thought you were very special, but...

I guess you're not.

I'm just human.

No, you're not.

You're just a creep.

I thought you were a prince.

But, uh... you're nothing but a fraud.

Deeper... deeper...

Ah! Ah! Oh! Oh!

Why don't you try to get another agent?

I tried.

And?

I couldn't get anyone interested.

A couple I saw were fags.

I'm not ready for that yet.

Or maybe soon.

Don't talk like that.

As a matter of fact, that's why I went with Bernice.

My so-called agent.

At least she's a woman.

She may not be a beauty queen, but she's a woman.

And?

I don't know how to put it.

She lost interest in me real quick.

Maybe I'm not that good in a sack.

I don't know how to put it.

Or maybe she's too well supplied with my competition.

Who knows? Who cares?

You gotta have faith in yourself, Pa.

Yeah, that's what Bernice says.

She also says I should be more practical.

She's been coming on to me.

Trying to get me set up with this fag producer.

What a cunt.

I hate agents. No, no, no. Correction.

I despised him.

I'm not trying to steal your husband.

This was just for fun.

And now do you know that that same woman is the biggest swinger of them all?

Why, she just loves it.

And you will too.

Isn't that right, Tony?

Good, very good. Very good.

What's that, Jeff?

What does it look like?

Is there something in there that I could do?

I don't think so.

Oh, come on. Not even a tea, you weenie little part.

Would you get off my back?

You bastard, you promised me. You said that you would.

You want a part? I'll give you a part.

A part you can act real well.

Bet you thought you were gonna use me?

Nobody uses me.

I'll wipe this town with your ass.

Unless you give me your best performance.

Your Academy Award winning performance.

Yeah, that's it.

That's it. Now you can act.

Yes.

Give me the best performance of your life.

Here sinking deep, the rain is near and I will sleep deeply, so deeply now.

Peace has come but with the sun forgotten.

Silver streams crack through the ice to golden days in paradise.

This is the founding in my brain Oh how I love the rain

Deeply, so deeply now Peace has come but with the dawn forgotten

...forgotten.

Peace has come, but with the dawn forgotten.

It's raining harder now.

Where's my brush? I can't find my brush.

It's right here.

Thanks.

Well, I think I'm ready.

Can't think of anything else. My mind's a blank.

What do you think?

Good luck, Cathy. Break a leg for me.

Aren't you coming?

I want to, but I can't face Aaron right now.

Alicia, I need you. Please.

I'll come next week. I just need a little time.

You understand, Cathy?

I understand.

First sentence.

Well, I'm off.

See you.

Eleonora?

Yes, I remember.

Uh-huh. $500 for the evening.

Well, if you want me to, I'll fix it up for you.

That's a good girl.

He did right, uh-huh.

Froggy went a-courting and he did right.

That's a pretty song.

What?

Get lost, Froggy.

Oh, no, no. That's not very nice.

I'm your Prince Charming, remember?

No, you're not.

I'm sorry, I'm not.

Yes, I am. I'll show you.

And what's that supposed to mean?

I forgot.

All right, pretty one.

I'm happy to see you feeling so good.

Now it's time to fulfill one's obligations.

Okay.

You want your money. You better obey.

This is marvelous, Stephanie. You know, you should be in porno.

Wait till your dear manager Jack Stein gets a load of this. Wait till I show this to him.

Oh, he's gonna love this. You wouldn't dare, you bastard.

What are you doing? Hiding? Huh? Everybody's waiting for you.

Hey, Kathy. I am so proud of you. You are stunning. An absolute delight to ear, eyes, nose and throat.

Come on out. There's somebody important who wants to meet you.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Okay.

Mr. Grayson?

Kathy, this is Mr. Kevin Grayson. I'm sure you've heard of him.

He's a fabulous actor's agent.

And he wanted to meet you.

Well, here she is.

Excuse me.

Cathy, you were really very, very good.

You know, you were marvelous.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

By the way, this is Linda.

She's a very, very talented actress.

And Cathy, listen.

If you're interested, I would love to discuss your career with you.

Oh, you would?

That would be very nice.

You're a very, very talented actress.

I'm a good actress and I think I can do an awful lot for you.

I think I have a card here to give you.

Won't you give me a call at the beginning of next week?

Yes, I will.

Good. I hope to see you again soon.

Good night.

Enjoying yourself? You two know each other? How nice. Will somebody please say something?

Alicia, what are you doing? I'm leaving.

Where are you going?

I'm going home.

What for? You don't need to do that.

No, I'm afraid I have to.

I guess I'm just not cut out for this kind of life.

So I'm going home.

I'm sorry.

Alicia? What?

I wish I could have taken better care of you.

There's nothing you could have done.

Thanks. I'll be alright. You'll see.

I guess I better go.

I'll walk with you.

You gave an excellent reading, Kathy.

The director would like to give you a screen test for the role.

And it's a very big part.

A screen test?

You were very impressive. You're a damn good actress and you're gorgeous to boot.

Thank you. You're a magician.

Not really, just a damn good agent.

Miss Heinlein, we're ready for your test now.

Thank you.

Your screen test was marvelous. You are a very talented girl and I'm happy to report.

Thank you.

The director wants you and I want you.

As a matter of fact, everybody wants you.

So I have spoken to your agent and we've set the deal.

Now, all you have to do...

is sign this contract. But first I want you to look it over.

It looks good to me.

Good. Well then you sign it and then I have to sign it.

And I believe you're on your way to a fabulous career.

Career. You are a very lucky girl, you know that.

Thank you, I know.

You are also a very attractive girl.

Thank you.

And this part is going to make your career.

I feel very lucky.

You know, just to make a minor point, I have the power to make and break some careers.

I feel I must use the power that I have to make you want me.

And not just as the producer of this film, but also...

as a man.

Do you understand?

Well...

If what you want is my body, then you can take it.

Because you'll never have the part of me that I value the most.

Cathy, put your clothes back on.

Here's your copy of the contract.

Thank you.

No, no, no. Thank you.

Thank you for a truly astonishing performance.

I'm impressed.

Now you get the hell out of here before I call you bluff.