All language subtitles for Cynthia (1947) Elizabeth Taylor

Wyonaught College, 1930.

Seventeen years ago,

it seems strange that the classes were about to end
when I met Larry Bishop.

But I was still in my first year,

and he would graduate the following year.

In addition, he was also regarded as a hero on campus.

It was that year that Larry hit the homerun that gave
the 1930 Wyonaught championship.

After the game, there was a party to celebrate.

I remember how I was showing myself on the piano
hoping to catch Larry's eye.

Well, he eventually noticed.

Then I just remember we ended up in the middle of the lake
telling the story of our lives.

Nice to hear the music from here, isn't it?

You play the piano very well.

I'll play better when I get back.
Back from where?

Vienna.
Vienna?

After I graduate I will study
at the Vienna Conservatory.

No kidding. What a coincidence!
Vienna?

Sure. After I graduate in Medicine
I will graduate with Dr. Eiselberg in Vienna.

Maybe we meet.

So it's marked.

What are you going to do this summer?

I'm going to Michigan to perform a concert
at a children's holiday camp.

Lucky children.
And you?

I have to go back to Napoleon.

Napoleon?
Napoleon, Illinois, where I was born.

Ah
In the summer I help old Dingle in his hardware store.

But one day I'll still have the best clinic
from all over the state.

How wonderful.

It will be a long summer.
Not for me.

It is not known that you will be here in the fall.

I'll be here.

Well, the summer was really long.
But finally September arrived.

And we got married before Thanksgiving.

Hey, Lou, did you get hurt?
It's all right.

What happened dear?

I think I hurt my wrist.
You were doing so well.

Was it any uneven?
Let me see.

Gosh, I'm glad no one saw you fall.

That just make me brag about being married
with the best skier in the whole college.

What is it, Lou?

They say that those who are afraid always fall.

I'm very afraid, Larry.

Fear of what?

Lou ... Lou, honey.

Wow!

You little fool, how did you come skiing?
I was afraid to tell you, Larry.

We made so many plans.

I didn't want anything to get in the way of Vienna.

What harm a little baby can do
to a city like Vienna?

So you don't mind?
If i care?

Of course not, honey. Marriage is that.

For when?

September.
September?

How wonderful. That's when my sister Carrie will have hers.
We can go back to Napoleon to be born together.

We'll just need a basket. That!

A basket So we can go back to campus
or back to Vienna ...

We put the baby in the basket and there we go!
Of course!

Let's continue the race.
No, no. No more skiing this winter.

Everyone will wonder why.
So let's say.

Hey, you there! We are married!
Let's have a baby and let's go to Vienna!

It was a beautiful child, our Cynthia.

But fragile and delicate.

Which mattered in medical expenses.

Months and years of bills.

That way there was no money left to go back
to medical school or music school.

When Cynthia turned fifteen
our future was already behind us.

Regardless of what was going on in our hearts,
We never talked about Vienna.

Cynthia, are you going to watch the game?
No ... I have an appointment.

Until any time.
Goodbye.

Hi buddy. What's your name?

What a beautiful name.

Frederick Jannings
Medical Surgeon

This is not my house.
I think Uncle Fred wouldn't like you very much.

Stay there!

Ready.

MacQuillan, all these injections ...

Do you think they are doing me any good?

Here the nurses find nothing.

It means I have to come here every afternoon.

Come back in a few days, Frank.
That's right.

Hi Cynthia, how are you doing?
Well, thanks, Uncle Fred.

Hm ... it's a good color.

Continue with complex B.
Yes, doctor.

See you later, Cynthia.

Better go soon, it's getting cold.

Yes, as soon as my singing class ends.

Nothing like the scales to strengthen
the thoracic region.

Yes, uncle Fred.

Prof. Rosencrantz.
Singing, interpreting, piano.

Scales, always scales.
You should sing for pleasure ...

but only use these scales for your health.

But Uncle Fred says the scales will strengthen
my thoracic region.

Tror�..torcica ... and will make you fat
and full of double chin.

I hate jowls.

Cynthia, I'll tell you a story.

It's very interesting.

Do you know how opera singers get jobs?
How?

Having influential friends.

I know why I saw it in all the best operas in the world.

Milan, Prague, Warsaw.

Why not at Napoleon High School?

Next week there will be the selection
for operetta singers.

Did you know?
Yes I know.

Maybe you can't get a role for yourself?

Do you really think I can?
Why not?

You are my friend and I am the high school businessman.

Oh, I would love to.

But with so many rehearsals and singing practice ...

It can be very strenuous.

I wouldn't dare ask Uncle Fred.

Maybe your mother can ask.

She loves music, she understands.

Before you were born she always came here in the studio

and I told him stories of the great festivals,
from Salzburg, Bayreuth, Vienna.

Suddenly she stopped coming.

But today we will learn to sing a real song.

We will learn this and surprise your mother.

It was once her favorite.

As soon as you hear sing it
she will give you your consent, of course.

I just can't guarantee what I will do
by the thoracic region.

But to the heart ...

There is no greater pleasure.

I like you to come with me, buddy.

You are a great company.
But now I have to go home.

Go ahead.

Didn't you hear me? Come on, sparkle.

Good...

Wait! Stay there.

Don't leave.
Mom!

Mom!

Mom ...
Hi.

Damn machine.

I want to show you something. Do not ask what.
You have to see it.

This has to work.

Mom, come, please.

Okay, but I warn you.
Better be a very special thing.

So affectionate ... maybe not so beautiful ...
wait until you see ...

It's so cute!

There he is. Look

Can we stay with him, mom?
Well, honey ...

I'll take care of him ...
I know so, but ... we'll have to ...

Cynthia, we need to talk to your father first.

I'll call the store right now.

Isn't it cute?

I hope Dad leaves.

Al�, Dingle hardware store?

Can I talk to Mr. Bishop, please?

You better talk to him.

Al�

It wouldn't be bothering you if it wasn't for a big one,
big problem that arose.

We are facing a new member in the family.

No, no ... it's a dog.

It's a beautiful thing, Larry.

I don't know, around, a dubious family.

It's stuck with Cynthia, it was love at first sight
and she wants to be with him.

I know but...

Hm-hmm ...

Hm-hmm ...

But Larry, has short hair, looks healthy ...
if I took a shower every day ...

Sorry, little friend.

I should have told you.

I...

I'm allergic to dogs.

But how can we know? We never had one.

Gosh, Lou, I don't think we should take any chances.

I know Fred wouldn't like it.

Alright, honey, until dinner
at Carrie's house.

That's right. See you later.

Sorry for the interruption, Gus.
Huh?

Sorry for the interruption. We had a little problem
with our daughter.

Every child gives trouble.

As I was saying, I don't want to press ...

but thatcher is waiting
an answer about your home.

Yes or no.

Gosh, 16 years ago we didn't delay the rent.

Thatcher can't put us in the street
no more no less.

There is no law that prevents you from selling it if you want.

You're right.
The price is not bad.

But $ 3000 admission?
How?

$ 3000 ...
Gus why can't you get a hearing aid?

I hear very well. You whispering.

Said $ 3000 entry is a lot of money.

Don't scream.

Larry, all the fortunes in this country started
with real estate.

And where will you find another house to rent
nowadays?

I think you're right.
Larry!

Yes sir.
Excuse me, Gus. The boss wants to talk to me.

All the fortunes of this country began with real estate.

Do you want to talk to me, J.M.?

Hand me that bottle, Larry.
Yes sir.

Are your back again, J, M.?
Yes, and this time does not help anything.

I think Florida's weather will do well.

Do you think you can manage on your own without me?

I don't see why not, J.M.
I've been doing it all myself for years.

Give me some water.
Yes sir.

As for my house ...
I already gave you my advice.

The man who owns its four walls is king.

Buy it, boy.
If I had money, I'd like it.

But the problem is that ... well ...

last year you said if sales went up
we could talk about a raise.

I think $ 10 more would solve my problem.

Larry, how long have you been working here?

Sixteen, J.M. Not counting the summers before that
when I was a student.

That's right.
I hired you right in the middle of the Great Depression.

Newly married, penniless and with a sick baby.

You're right, J.M.

I won't give you what you're asking, Larry.

I'll give you more.

I will give you $ 100,000.

Wow, J.M., how wonderful, but ...

But I don't understand.

How much does $ 100,000 make at 3%?

$ 3,000 a year.

For what I will receive now and what I promise you
as long as the store keeps running.

Now you are safe, Larry.

It will have an income over $ 100,000.

It's very nice of you, J.M., but ...

how about home ...

Tell the bank people
I told you to trust.

Okay, thanks, J.M.

You mean you will endorse my promise?
No .. this is ..

You will not need me.
Have your brother-in-law, Fred, sign.

Okay, I'll talk to Fred.
Ah, J.M ....

can I go to the bank now to handle this?

See you soon. Who has problems in the head
It doesn't work right.

You're right, sir.
And, Larry ...

tell Gus this is a hardware store
and not a real estate.

Yes, I will say.

And in the future take care of your personal affairs at home.

Yes, thank you, J.M.

On Sundays.

Yes, on Sundays.

Thanks for the ride, Gus.

See you, Larry.

Hi Fred. How is the boy?
Come in, come in.

Sorry I'm late.
Dinner is usually six, Larry.

I know.

Fred, why don't you let the maid open the door?

Why, Carrie, you're your little brother.
Come on, give me a kiss.

Give me your things.
Thank you, take it.

Have my girls arrived yet?
They are in the living room.

Hi Lou.
Hi honey.

Sorry for the delay but I had to solve
a very important subject.

And my lady, how are you?
Hi daddy.

How are you feeling?
Oh, I'm fine, really.

Let me look.

Are you sure?
Sure.

Do we have to wait for your daughter or can we eat already?

The Bishop family is ready.
I can't serve until they tell you.

The household is crazy today.

You don't know how lucky you are
take care of the house yourself.

Don't say Carrie. I had not thought that way.

The dinner is ready.

"Dinner", Agnes.

Well, it's ready.

Come on then.
Come on, Fred, weren't you hungry?

Yes Yes Yes.

Let's sit down before it gets cold.

Sit there in your usual place, dear.

The bell is there if you need me.

We'll have to start if Fredonia.

She's at that stage, just thinking about boys.

Not even five minutes at home.

You should thank God, Larry.
This problem you don't have with Cynthia.

What a hunger.
Fred says we eat too much.

It says 100g of diet is equivalent to 1kg of medicine.
Is this a joke?

I would be surprised at the advances made
in this area lately.

By the way, Cynthia. Avoiding fresh fruits
of any kind, no?

Nor has there been fruit in the market lately.
Just bad, honey.

So let's avoid the apples. Especially the mothers.

Yes, uncle Fred.
By the way, Fred, how's Thatcher doing?

Small coronary problem.
Things from the heart.

Well, it has a heart of stone.

Go sell our house.

Larry!
Yes, Gus gave me the news today.

Finally he decided to sell it.

What are you going to do?

Well I...

Goodbye!

Are you Fredonia?

I'm going, mom. Just a minute.

Sorry I'm late.

That that old can of ...

... from Will Parker crashed and ...
Then we got bottled and ...

we had to leave some people at home ...

That's why I'm late.
Hello everyone.

Hi darling.
Don't want to know who won the game?

We! 22 to 18.

How fun it was!

Guess who arrived? Ricky Latham.

It's a person's dream.
I hear he's going back to school.

Please, Fredonia. Your uncle Larry was going to tell us something.
Go on, Larry.

Actually, you don't have much to tell.

I asked Gus if there was another house to rent
and he laughed in my face.

So I think we'll have to start
to put our furniture on the sidewalk.

I am the one to blame.

He should have insisted that he buy the house years ago.
and not just advised.

What are you laughing at?
Do you think it's nice to be in this situation?

Lar Larry here got away with it.

I bought the house.

Did you buy it?

Yes ... this is ... I already provided the payment.

The bank gave me a $ 3,000 credit.

They just want your signature on this promissory, Fred.

Excuse me, Lou.

Your signature is a formality ...

but you know what these banks are like.

Well ... let's see ... I'll have to think.

What do you have to think about?

You can't endorse such a promise
no more no less.

That's not how you do business.

But this is not business, it's more of a family thing.

It's just that.
I have to think of my own family.

Imagine if something happens and
the promise falls on my back.

Last Sunday I was playing golf
with Jerry Smith at the club ...

On Monday he was dead.

Lou, what about the insurance money your father left you?

So, Carrie?

Carrie, this money is from Lou.

I don't understand how you go about begging
when you have food in the fridge.

It's true, Carrie.
Aren't we forgetting something?

I do not want to buy the house.

But, Lou ...
Please, let's not discuss this now.

Very well, dear, however you wish.

I can speak now?
Of course dear.

Back to Ricky Latham. He joined the Navy
when I was only 15 years old and I've been everywhere ...

As soon as I laid eyes on him I realized
How Will Parker was boring.

My God, no one is paying attention.

I thought Uncle Fred wasn't kind at all.

I think we should understand his side too.

But that was the way he said it, and Aunt Carrie too.

You know how, kin ...

But you don't talk to them like that.
Please, Cynthia.

Mom, what would happen if we didn't
To their house every Thursday?

We survived.

Hey Lou. If you remember me tomorrow I'll fix it
It's the dryer for you.

The washer should be arriving any day.

I thought about buying one wholesale.

Of course that would have to pay cash.

Larry, why didn't you talk about the house with me first,
when we were alone?

I don't know, Lou, maybe because I wanted to surprise you.

That way it was Fred who surprised you.

Do you know Fred ...

You should, after all these years.

But it's always been nice to have you around when
Cynthia had to.

He is a doctor. It's your job.
And we always pay for the services.

Even before you pay the a�ougue.

I know I know...

But what does this have to do with the house?

Why don't you want to buy the house, Lou?

Because one of us has to remember.

Remember what?

That Napoleon was supposed to be the first stop
on a great trip.

There you go. Whenever you get bored
It starts with this great travel story.

Larry
Yes?

Let's not talk about that anymore today.
It's all right.

But, Lou. What am I going to say to Gus Wood?

Say we're going to buy a farm in Arizona,

that we will sell eggs, feathers
or anything you can imagine.

That's right.

Still awake?
I'm not sleepy, Mom.

It's cold today, maybe you need another blanket.

Mom, why don't we really go to Arizona?

Arizona?

Ah ... well, I wouldn't hurry to pack.

I would like to go anywhere.

Millions of miles from Napoleon.

Are you that serious, honey?

Not only because I never do anything ...

I never go to parties, neither dance nor skating ...

It's just that nobody even calls me anymore.

Because they know I can't.

And even if I could, every girl is already dating.

And I don't even have anyone to invite me.

But you do not understand.
Of course I understand.

You will also understand when you have a daughter of yours.

I'll never understand why dad and uncle Fred
They treat me like I'm always sick.

Even when I'm fine.
It's just that you've been through so many.

We need to be careful.

In its first 4 years of life,
every day was the same expectation if ...

if ...

Not that you had anything different
of the other children ...

but it was all so much worse.

Don't you realize this is the first winter
Didn't you catch a flu?

Let's have some sense.
Let's spend this winter with nothing.

But, mom ...
Let's do this: tomorrow night ...

tomorrow night let's fix that blue dress
that you didn't use last year.

So you can make the most of it.
at spring party

Mom ...

You can't go to any party if no one invites you.

Thank you, Professor Rosencrantz.

Thank you all.

Gathered here this morning,
let's welcome a former student of ours.

who was absent serving the US Navy.

We all share the same pride.
upon receiving back Richard Latham,

who voluntarily resolved
resume his studies at Colegio Napoleon.

As you remember,
we decided to divide Shakespeare's work into 4 phases.

Tomorrow we will enter the fourth and final phase ...

called the contemplative resting phase.

In many of its best pieces,
we can see that ...

One moment please.

Cynthia Bishop and Richard Latham, stayed in the room,
please.

The others are dismissed.

Cynthia, after school maybe could explain
for Richard the backward stuff.

You wouldn't mind, would you?

Well I...
Surely Richard will quickly get the material given.

With pleasure, Miss. Brady

Thank you, Cynthia.
Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Miss. Brady

Must be great being smart.
I don't know, no. There are other things.

The first thing you learn in the Navy
Make a fool of yourself so no one notices you.

See what you got for being smart?
I.

No problem, really.

We should start with ...
Will it take long?

No. But I have an appointment at 4:15.

A date?
No, it's another commitment.

Great, I have an appointment too.

I expect.

So we better get started.

We have already finished the epic phase of Shakespeare ...
Funny, but I don't remember you.

Why?

You'll see I was a freshman when you left.

People change, don't they?

It is like.

Have you read Macbeth?

Need?

If it is to see the matter given ...
Can't you tell me what this is about?

But in Shakespeare, it's not the story that matters.

It's the phrasing, the poetry.

Listen here ... do you know the blonde sitting there?

Stella Reagen?
Are you her friend?

She is very friendly with my cousin, Donie.

Hm ...

Maybe it's better if I tell you the story.

Sure.

You can talk.

Macbeth is a Scottish leader ...

and one day the Scottish king comes to spend the night
at Macbeth Castle.

The king is murdered by Macbeth and his wife.

Hm ... it's a thriller, huh?

The important thing is not the murder.

It's that Macbeth is haunted by his guilty conscience.

Me too.
Want a bite?

No thanks.
As they say, one apple a day is good.

But Uncle Fred says that ...
Come on.

Come on

Thanks.

You can come down for me to see.

Well that could be a bit more low cut.

Little cleavage is in fashion this year.

Mom, you were scared the first time
who sat next to daddy?

God only knows, but he was petrified.

This is her version.

This is ... the first time you saw each other.

What did you talk about?

Thousands of things.
What, for example?

Baseball.

Baseball?

Ski.

Vienna.

Vienna?

How is that approached, Dad?
Hm?

At that time I was thinking of going there
Study Medicine.

Why didn't you go?

Well I...

Sometimes ...
It's late, honey. Let's go to bed.

Good night, my daughter.
Good evening.

Mom!
Did dad ever seem unreachable?

No. It's hard to conquer.
But I tamed him.

Now go up. Good night dear.

Good evening.

Hang the dress straight.
Let's take another test tomorrow.

But you always have to talk about ...

Hey...

What question was that?

He was afraid when he sat next to me.

I think she sat next to someone.

Hm?

Ah!

Thank you, Parker.
Yes sir.

Next

Fredonia Jannings, Prof. Rosencrantz.

Cynthia! Cynthia Bishop!

Thank you, Miss. Jannings. Maybe in the choir.

Cynthia, where you were. Come on.
We were waiting for you.

Come on, your place is on the stage, not in the auditorium.
Come on, my dear.

I can't ... I didn't think ...

You are too young to think.
Rosie will think for you, come, my dear.

Don't worry, come on.

But teacher ...

I knew I wouldn't disappoint Rosie.
There is no way to fail.

You can start.

Good night Cynthia.
Good night Bill.

Seriously, Cynthia, you were wonderful.

She was scared to death.

You should have heard me.
Rosie said I would make a good casting director.

So let's go there: rehearsals tomorrow 3:30 ...

at Rosie's house.

And be on time.

Leave it, I'll be there.
Sir!

Sir.

Well .... it's getting late. Need to go.

Wait. Just for the sake of etiquette.
Is it okay if the director follows the star home?

Where have you seen yourself?

Now this!

See, it's snowing.

The last of the year.
Do you know the excerpt from Winter Tale that says ...

I just know I'll ski if I keep this up.
It is the best sport in the world.

I love skiing!
Really? That Cool.

Hey, it's cold, better close your coat.

Why do you say that?

Just said it's cold.
My ears are freezing.

Ah

But I love the cold, don't you?

You don't hate people who live by snuggling and
protecting the neck?

There's nothing more boring.

But cold is cold.

I hear people meet at Betty's Barn.
How about we go?

Thank you, but I have to go home.

Can I join you?

Already accompanied. I live here.

Do you mind if you escort her to the door?
Oh no.

Last week you didn't pass
from my Shakespeare teacher.

Why didn't you tell me about your voice?

We were so busy talking about Stella ...
You know, updating yourself.

I speak too much.

Hi mom. This is Ricky Latham.
Hi Ricky, nice to meet you.

My pleasure, Mrs. Bishop.

Don't you wanna come in?
No thanks ... I'm just passing through.

Nice to meet you. See you tomorrow, Cynthia.
Bye, Ricky.

Let's go in, honey.

Isn't he nice?
You are very late and I was worried.

You don't even have wellies and all low cut.
Where were you?

I found Ricky leaving Uncle Fred.

It took me to be there.
MacQuillan was very busy.

Still had singing lessons ...

It's so late ...
I think I'll do my homework.

For God's sake, Mom.
Don't you believe me?

I said nothing.

But you know very well that I didn't go to Uncle Fred,
no?

It's all right.
I stayed in high school to rehearse for the piece.

I won a great role
And that's what I want most in life.

And I will, Mom, no matter what happens.

Well, it doesn't seem impossible to me.
We can talk about it.

You don't just want to talk.
You want to discuss it, think about it.

Let's decide.

Isn't that always the case?

First talk to daddy.
Then he says he needs to talk to Fred.

He is the family doctor;
And the answer is not always no?

I just hear that.
Can't or can't.

It's all for my own good, of course.

But I can't take it anymore, Mom.

I want to do something at school
beyond getting top marks.

I wish I had a friend besides Donie.

Which happens to be a bore.

Cynthia, I have something new for you.

I also find Donie a bore.

The equation of a line ...

The equation of a line satisfies ...

with the distance x and the distance y

This waltz is still a beauty.

But it is not up to us to make that decision.

And who is it, Larry?

We should talk to Fred,
after all he is the family doctor.

And Carrie and Donie too?
Why, Lou, don't overdo it.

Don't you realize how important this is to her?

It's much more than just being on the floor.

She is no longer a little child. It is growing.

And you met this Rickie Latham.

I met him, Larry. He is nice.
Young and healthy.

And you can't expect any boy to be interested
by a displaced girl who never goes out or does anything.

� ...

I think I understand what you mean.

It's all right. I won't be stubborn.

Let's have dinner at Carrie on Thursday.
We'll let Fred decide.

If Fred accepts, that's fine with me.

Hello Mac, come in.
Hi Larry.

Glad you came.

The doctor said he would come as soon as he left the hospital.
Great.

I thought I'd better stop here before.

Hello Mac.
Hi Lou.

Kindness of yours to come on your day off.

Kindness nothing.
I came to have a good coffee.

Mac, do you think ...
Do not worry. I'll take a look at the girl.

As long as you give me a cup of coffee, Lou.

I think you can go now.
You're right.

Are you sure you won't need me?
No, you can go.

Call me as soon as Fred arrives.
Sure.

Lou, I warned you ...
Larry, please, don't start.

But did you think of letting her introduce herself
and she can't even get out of bed.

Larry ...

maybe maybe you, Fred, I ...

let's all be wrong.

What about?

About everything.

Maybe if we treated Cynthia like it was healthy

She would be healthy.

Lou, stop deluding yourself.

The girl is sick.

I know.

Don't worry, honey. Will be all right.

See you later.

Call me.
Leave it to me.

So, Mac?
To me it looks like a flu like any other.

Oh my.

Do you think that is serious?
Nothing that a few weeks of rest doesn't cure.

A few weeks? Poor thing.

Of course your brother-in-law
will give some blistered Latin name.

But don't be scared.

I know that ringtone.

Excuse me,
You must be very busy.

I wouldn't mind if it was inevitable.
But that is not the case.

Just returned home on foot.
Under the snow.

If you had gone through the office to take the injection
that would not have happened.

Maybe not.

You, the mother. If you want to encourage it beyond its capabilities,
This is your problem.

But have a little more consideration
for the work it gives me.

Just a little consideration.
It's just a cold, doctor.

With your license, MacQuillan, I will give the diagnosis.

This will not be repeated, Doctor.
Are you coming, Lou?

I'm going.

I'm sorry, MacQuillan.

How much?
Much.

Mother
Yes Dear.

Call Professor Rosenkrantz

and say I'm not going to rehearsal today.

Professor Rosenkrantz.
Yes?

Sorry to bother you ... I know my place is not here
with the protagonists, but ...

I'm just from the choir,
but I need to tell you something ...

I thought you should know that ...

Talk soon, don't stay still
flapping wings like a ladybug ...

Well, Cynthia can't come.

I know.
She has the flu.

It's a pity. I'm so sorry for her.

But someone has to replace it because ...

my father said that even after recovering
she'll have to stay home two more weeks.

I know why my dad is her doctor.
All right, all right, I already know.

MS. Jannings, as you said ...

It does not belong here with the protagonists.

I thought that...

You can go out. Please.

Well, see you then.

Sassy.

Let's start over.

Donie
Yes, Ricky?

I ... will you ...

Bad luck for Cynthia.

She shouldn't have taken the test.

Tell him that as soon as I can receive visitors I ...

It may take weeks and weeks.

Poor thing. She is always so sick.
That's why you never dated anyone.

No kidding.

Dad doesn't know what it is. But he said something ...

with a Latin name.

Wow!

Well, don't forget to send my regards.

Leave it, Ricky.

Ricky, we're ready to start.

If you are with Cynthia, send your regards.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Aunt Lou!

Aunt Lou!

Donie

Aunt Lou!

Yes, Donie?

Daddy told me not to come in because it's contagious ...

but just had to see how Cynthia is doing
and tell you the news.

It's not important, but I think Isabel Green
will play the role of Cynthia.

I'm coming from rehearsal.

I'm sure you came running to tell.

Thank you.

Mother, ask if you have any messages for me.

Got a message for Cynthia?

No.

Oh yes, Stella sent her regards.

Goodbye.

Operator of the Napoleon College.
It opens today at 8:30 in the auditorium.

Hello, Professor. Tonight is the big night, huh?

Yes, Mrs. Bishop, we debuted today.

I'm nervous, yes, but not enthusiastic.

My heart is not there. It's here.

Can I talk to Cynthia?
Of course, she's down here. Come in.

Cynthia
Hello, Professor.

Cynthia, what's the point of a debut
if cousin donna doesn't get flowers?

Thank you teacher.

With my compliments, my affection and admiration
for the great presentation you will make ...

next year.

We'll play "The Student Prince" and she will play Kate.

And today she will begin to study her role.

Hey Lou ...
Oh, hello Professor.

I'm sorry I can't watch the show but my boss is
in Florida and I need to inventory the store.

Well, good night, daughter.

Good night dad.
Why, what is that guy?

That's better. She wanted to watch the show
but Fred thought it best not to risk it.

But you can hear it over the radio. It's the same thing,
No, Professor?

The radio is great.
A great invention. Good night daughter.

Good evening.
Good evening, Professor.

You're not coming back late, are you?
No, I'll be early.

Good evening.
Good evening.

Well, good night, my friends.

Tonight every note I play
will be dedicated to you.

Good night dear.
Good evening, Professor.

I wish Isabel Green good luck.
Good evening, Professor.

Good evening.
And good luck.

Luck?

With Isabel Green's voice can I count on luck?

A song is deleted because it does not reach the treble.

Another because it does not dominate the bass.

And in average tones, it's just luck.

Come on, calm down.

Cynthia

At your age I had things that
I was determined to do.

When I realized I couldn't make it,
I felt the same as you now.

I thought I would never get over it.

It is later realized that what happened
It wasn't that important.

Presentations, dating, everything becomes insignificant.

You have a wonderful life ahead.

A rich and full life, with husband, home and children.

After all you weren't even 16 years old.

You're so young yet.

You were young too.

Cynthia ...

I promise that from now on
It will be different.

How? Dad won't change.

Uncle Fred won't change.

But we will.

We will go.

Spring party

Good morning, Cynthia.

Good to have you back.
Thank you, Miss. Brady

Were you traveling, Cynthia?
Yes.

See you in class.

Hi Cynthia.
Hi Ricky

How are you feeling?
Great.

It was a good excuse to miss class.
It's good to see you back.

Ricky!
Well, nice, see you later.

Hi Cynthia.
Hi.

It has about a minute to finish.

I need to talk to you after class.
Matter of life and death.
Stella

I have to tell you something.

I received a telegram this morning
from Bueller in Chicago.

Said I go there on Saturday will introduce me
to a wonderful university.

But our party is on Friday.

A little school party.
We're talking about a party at the university.

But what are you going to say to Ricky?
Will you leave him in your hand?

Like my best friend,
I'm asking you to think of something.

Well I...

Alice ...

Stella ...

I had a great idea.
What?

His grandmother in Chicago had a heart attack.

And you had to go soon.

You can even tell Ricky it was a coronary.

It is a medical term.
Ah understood.

Stella had to hurry to Chicago.

Do you know what that means?
That the old woman will die?

That Ricky Latham doesn't have a match for the party.

Wow!
I find that terrible.

Especially since he served in the navy,
no?

Yeah, it's horrible.

We have to do something.

Well, see you later.
Will!

Would you accept to undo our commitment?

Gosh, Donie ...
It would also be awful, but ...

It's the least we can do.
But I'm the one who is without a partner.

I could go with Cynthia.
Cynthia?

Daddy said she was great
and I know she would love to be invited.

But she can stick in the nick of time.
You can't trust her.

Will Parker! I'm starting to realize
what you really are.

Petty, selfish and ...

There is no patriotism.

Alright then.

How are you feeling?

Hi Will. Well thank you.

Much better, no?
Hm-hmm.

Donie goes to the party with Ricky.

But it's alright. Stella had to go to Chicago
and Ricky has no match.

Since he's a veteran, Donie thought it wouldn't be fair ...

so you thought you should go with him.

It was very thoughtful of her.

I practically forced her to do that,
just for the sake of patriotism ...

but then I was left without a pair ...

So I thought if ...

I would love to go with you if ...

if you think you can.

I would rather go to the party ...
Well, then it is arranged.

I'll call you and take care of yourself, huh?

No, Donie ...

I have no idea.

Cynthia has arrived. You better talk to her.

It's Donie.

Hello Donie?

Cynthia Bishop! What a low blow!
But, Donie ...

Donie ...
Even more being my relative.

How can you? I never want to talk to you again
while living.

Humorous little monster, huh?

What happened?

I don't know, mom.

I was invited to the Spring Festival.
Was? How wonderful!

For Will Parker.

But didn't Donie know?

I'm sure you knew.

That's why I don't understand.
She goes with Ricky and ...

Hi.

Hello

Well, Cynthia, he looks honest.
I think we should let him in.

Oh, I'm sorry ... come in, please.

Thanks.

How you doing, Mrs. Bishop?
Well, thanks, Ricky.

Well, excuse me, I was starting to ...

Bake a cake.

You don't want to come in and ...

to sit?
No thanks, I'll just stay a minute.

That is, if you can explain in a minute.

It's kind of complicated, you know?

That Stella ...
I know, she had to travel.

Yeah, and Donie told me to go with her but ...

so Will Parker has no match and ...

It was not fair to Will Parker.

Yeah. So I talked to Will
and he went to talk to Donie and ...

I came to ask you if ...

Good...

Well, the party is on Friday and I thought you ...

I would love to!
Really?

That Cool!

I thought maybe I couldn't go out tonight.

But I'm feeling great.

So it's agreed.
Oh, I said, what about Friday?

Yeah, I think it's Friday.
So until Friday. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Mom!

Hello?

Ah, Mrs. Bishop.

Who speaks � Ricky Latham.
Looks like it's raining a little ...

I'm just checking.

Eight and a half early for Cynthia?

No, of course not.

Very well.

Who was?

Ricky Latham.
Who?

Ricky Latham.

What did he want?

I was wondering if Cynthia could go to the party today.

What did you say?

Didn't you hear? You said no, of course.

It's almost eight o'clock. What time do you go to the meeting
Boosters?

Really.

I never understood why this meeting has to be
on friday nights.

Why not on Saturdays.
You could sleep late on Sunday.

Wow, listen to this rain.

Spring showers are lucky, right?

I think it would be better to stay home today.

Fred is the Booster Head Candidate,
no?

Velho, old Fred will beat him.

Until you would make a good boss.
Well, stop it.

No chance against him.

Larry Bishop, you surprise me.

For the sake of his family he could at least try.

For the sake of the family, we do anything.
But don't rush me.

Let's take it easy.

Hey, you're a little flushed.
I'm fine, Dad.

Go to bed early and rest well.

Good night dear.
Good night dad.

Better take your temperature.

What a downpour!
But the car is not convertible.

You guys are lucky to be here in the dry.

I think I better not go, Lou.
Don't be foolish. Go have some fun.

Hm? Alright then.

Goodbye.

Goodbye honey.

So what are you waiting for?

Wait a minute.

Oh mom!

Two lips are more than necessary for any woman.

What time did he say he was coming?

Said he was coming at 8:30.
It's the seventh time you ask me.

Excuse.
Let's try it out soon.

He arrived.
Wait a minute.

You can even go down like this,
but people will talk.

Get dressed.
I'll come down with your coat.

Count slowly to 100 and then go down.

Yes, mom.

Good night Ricky.
Good night, Mrs. Bishop.

Cynthia is not ready yet.
You better get in a little.

I'll leave these things out here.
They are soaked.

Come in and sit down.
Thanks.

Horrible weather, no?
Is your car closed?

No, but we won't get wet.
The top is not leaking ...

...much.
Hm ...

Sit down.
I'll see if I can get a song on the radio.

Cynthia shouldn't be long.
But you know how women are.

Hm? Oh sure.

What time do you think the party is over?

By midnight, I think.
Hm.

Then we started having fun.
Then you never know where you are going ...

...after.

Hi Ricky.

Wow!

Hi.

You arrived a little early, right?

I think so.

No, until we're a little late.

How foolish I am.
I forgot to ask what color was your dress ...

I bought these. I hope they fit.

Oh, Ricky, they're beautiful.

Look, Mom.

How smelling.

I really need?
It's a little damp out there.

Let me help you.

Come on, sit down. Really will be missed.

On rainy nights everyone comes out of wellies.

That's why they always lose them.

Ready.

I better get the umbrella.

Now the coat.

But it will crumple ...
Just on the shoulders.

Oh, mom, he's not ...

Sim yes.

Aren't you mad at what I did with the dress?

I'm furious.
Cynthia!

Have fun.
Thank you, Mrs. Bishop.

Bye, mom.
Goodbye.

Good evening.
Raise the dress so that it does not get wet.

Drive carefully.
Leave it to me.

Gosh, William, you're the only one wearing a tuxedo.

My dad said next year
will be the right size.

Good.

What an audience!

Cynthia!

Hi Donie. Hello William.
Hi Rick.

How can you go out on such a night?
Does my dad know you were coming?

I know you'll be furious when you know.

Beautiful dress.

Thanks.
Lucky for you, your mom sews.

Yes. She should make one for you, Donie.

She can make clothes for anyone.

Let's dance.

Oh ... Professor!

Larry!

Hi darling.

Hi honey.

So, won't you ask me?
What?

Mrs. Bishop, are you talking to the newly elected
Boosters club chief.

No!
Yeah. I beat Fred by six votes.

Of course I was a little embarrassed to defeat Fred,
but as the old saying goes ...

"May the best come."

I'll get another cup.
Don't worry, I took some ...

Hey, what are you doing up so late?

Waiting for Cynthia.

What did you say?

I'm waiting for Cynthia, Larry.

She went to the party.

Larry ...

Larry ...

Larry, don't do that.
It will break your heart.

Lou, why did you do that?

Because it was the most important thing in your life
and I wanted her to have her.

Let her out one night?

Yes.

You lied to me.

Yes.

You put you at risk ...

Finally someone in this house had to take a chance.

But, Lou, the girl is sick.

There is a disease here worse than Cynthia's.

What?

What are you talking about?

From you, Larry.

Sick of fear.

Every day of your life you are afraid to do or say
anything Carrie or Fred might disapprove of.

Why, Lou!
You're afraid of Dingle, of your job.

Grating all year just because you don't have the guts
to demand what you deserve.

Maybe you should have married a millionaire.
You know I never called money.

All I ever wanted was to be proud of you.

Feel that we live our own lives.

With a minimum of dignity.

Dignity? Oh sure, dignity.

Dignity like yours.

I think the only dignity possible in this city
Having a bank account like you.

Of course, you have dignity.

I have money in the bank, yes.

But it will not be used to buy this house
and arrest us in Napoleon for the rest of our lives.

It will be used to get us out of here.

So we can maybe conquer
a little of what we dream ...

Before it's too late.

It's too late, Lou.

It was late when Cynthia was born.

It seems that sometimes you can't choose
what you want.

God, fate, whatever you prefer to call, chooses for you.

I don't even know if it turned out to be a good choice.

I admit that sometimes I read about some doctor
that made a great discovery

and I close my eyes and imagine it's me.

But then I look at Cynthia and you ...

I wouldn't trade places with any doctor
for nothing in the world.

Maybe you fooled me all these years
trying to make the best of everything.

But that's the way I am.

But I never thought you hated me for it.

Very good, guys. Closure number.

Is it over yet?
It's over? We didn't even start. Let's go to Benny's Barn.

But Benny's Barn, I ...

Where are we going from here, boys?

Let's go to Benny's Barn.

See you then.

Good...

Good evening.

Wait.

You will only succeed if you go swimming.

I better carry you. Hold tight.

Good night again.

I hate to have to go.
You better get in and take off those wet shoes.

Why do you say these things?

Because I discovered something today.

Promise you won't be angry at what I'm going to say?

Promise.

Remember that day I accompanied you from school?

When it started to snow hard.

He didn't need to open his coat like that.

That is, you had nothing to prove.

I don't care if you catch colds easily.

After today I wouldn't mind
Not even if she couldn't dance.

It wouldn't change a thing.

I wish you could come in.
It's a little late.

Good...
You won't forget it, will you?

You don't either?

Good evening.

Good evening.

So how did it go, honey?

It was wonderful!
Feeling good?

I feel great.

Mom, Ricky said goodbye with a kiss.

And look, his ring.

See only

But look at the state of your dress.

And your shoes.
Eventually lost his wellies.

I'm sorry, mom ...

I was having so much fun ...

Do you know what we did?
I know what you're going to do right now.

Go get up and take off that wet suit.

But you don't wanna hear?
Of course, but later.

I realize the night was a success.
Success?

It was awesome.
Let's sit down and take off those shoes.

I think I was the feeling.
Do not say.

Everyone wanted to dance with me.

But Ricky wouldn't let him.
Except when they cut us.

But then he would come and cut again.

These shoes are soaked.

And the ornamentation of the gym was a beauty.

Your feet are cold.

To be honest, all night long
looks like it lasted five minutes.

I hardly believed it when they started playing
"Auld Lang Syne".

Come on, take off the dress. Put on your sandals.

And the orchestra was amazing.

And my dress!
Three girls thought it came from Chicago.

They should see him now.
Come on, put it on.

Wait until I tell you about Donie.

Will Parker tripped and dropped the punch.

Donie landed on the ground, swimming in ...

Very well. No more talking.
Go take a very hot shower.

Get your pajamas.

Be careful, don't wake your dad.

Was he very angry?

We'll talk about it tomorrow.
Let's go dear.

I think I overslept.

Yeah, I think so do I.

I made coffee.

Want me to prepare some eggs?

No thanks. This is enough.

How is Cynthia doing?

I do not know. I thought it best not to wake her up.

I'll get another cup.

LARRY BISHOP BOOSTER CLUB CHOICE

Let me answer it.

Good Morning.
Good morning teacher.

Sorry to come so soon,
but it's never too early to congratulate.

Congratulations,
Thanks but...

even Boosters can be mistaken.
The Boosters?

What Boosters? I'm talking about Cynthia.

Ah
What Boosters ... ah!

Mrs. Bishop, good morning.
Good morning teacher.

What a catastrophe.
Too bad he didn't see it with his own eyes at the party.

It looked like a princess, a queen.
And so well matched. Wonderful.

It's kind of you.
Don't you wanna sit down and have some coffee?

Caf�? Have you ever seen a Viennese refuse coffee?
Never.

Yesterday, the music, the dance ... It seemed like the old days.

The student parties after the opera in Vienna.

I can't forget about Vienna.
The restaurants, the kringles ...

How wonderful.

Remember, Mrs. Bishop, when you came to Napoleon?

From the stories I told you about old Vienna?

How we talked for hours.

But now I'll tell you a secret.

Last night during the party ...

I thought to myself, Vienna ... what Vienna?

Why do I keep talking about things from the past?

Here I feel happy as a king.

Even with the little things.
My productions, the school, the students ...

Cynthia, in all her glory last night ...

This is also very good.

And I made my own Vienna ...

right here in Napoleon. Yes...

Excuse me, Professor, I'm a little late.
I need to go to the store.

Can you give me a lift to my studio?
Of course, Professor.

My car broke the axle and the "gear" broke ...

Clutch, Professor.
Gear, clutch, I'm not mechanical ...

I'll tell you another secret.

Even the coffee here is better than in Vienna.

Larry

See you later.

See you later.

Good morning Larry.

Good morning Joe.

Good morning, Larry, congratulations.
Thank you, the Boosters ...

Boosters? I'm talking about Cynthia.
I heard it was the prettiest of the party.

Now!

Congratulations, Larry.

Hm?
Oh, she was always pretty, really.

She? I'm talking about the boosters.

Ah ...
Gosh, where did you get in?

The boss returned today from Florida
and the holidays did not change their mood at all.

Just makes you cry out for yourself.

He happened to arrive the only day you are late.

Oh, and he had you look at that.
"Those who are not late will never be late."

I think you're a little nervous.

He also said that if anyone here thinks it is indispensable
that resigns.

Resign?
You better come in and explain yourself.

�

Don't worry Larry. He ends up forgetting.

Larry!

Say you worked late yesterday.

Very well, J.M. You asked. Here goes.
Larry!

Each decides how much they can handle.
Well enough for me!

And you can forget about the ten dollar increase.

It's not a matter of money.
I don't care about money at all.

Life is one and one must live it
with a minimum of dignity.

Something you wouldn't understand, J.M.

When I come back to Florida to stay
and stop pretending to rule here, look for me.

Listen here...
And there's more, J.M.

The $ 100,000 you gave me.
I will return them.

You are a businessman.
Know what to do with them.

As soon as they build that channel I guarantee
that Napoleon's population will reach 100,000.

And this house will be in the most valued area.

Excuse me, Gus.
Huh?

I said excuse me.
Oh yes of course.

Larry! What are you doing here?

How is Cynthia?
She ... is still sleeping.

What is this?
Gosh, it's almost 10:00.

But she only went to bed at 2:00.

Larry, what happened?

Lou ...

Don't let anyone tell you I got fired.

I resigned.
You're kidding!

No, I'm not.

J.M. came back this morning and said more than he should.

So I told him:
"Listen here, J.M ....

Life is one and I think you should live it
with a minimum of ...

with a minimum of dignity.

Larry
Yes, that's exactly what I said.

So I think as soon as we pack up ...

we can leave for Chicago.

Ah, but Larry!
Hm?

Gus!

Congratulations, congratulations.
Wait, this is because of Cynthia or ...

Because of the fortunes of that country
that were made with real estate.

Here is your receipt for the payment.
See you later on the card.

Bye, Lou.

Lou!

Yes, Larry, I bought the house.

Gosh, and I unemployed.

Gus! Hey, Gus, hold on!

Good Morning.
Carrie!

I didn't expect you to call, Lou,
I can already imagine what state Cynthia is in.

Carrie, please.

I'm not here on a professional basis.

You won't like it, Larry.
But this is no time to choose words.

But it is the obligation of any conscientious doctor.

I consider it unforgivable to have let Cynthia out yesterday.

And honestly, I think you should look for another doctor.

And know that this has nothing to do with the fact
Cynthia dropped a punch in our Fredonia.

Personally, I recommend Dr. Taylor.

If you mention my name,
maybe he'll do some discount.

And why would he do? You never did.

Well, frankly!
Fred!

Mom!

Yes Dear?

Mom, why did you let me sleep so late?

Didn't I tell you?
Did you tell what?

I don't think I should ...
Uncle Fred, I can't waste time.

I'm going out with Ricky. Everybody will meet
to go to the fair.

I need to eat something before I leave.
Oh, what if Danny Johnson calls ...

... say I'm not.
I don't have time to talk to anyone.

Well, Fred, looks like you knocked on the wrong door.

Evidently the girl is hyperactive.

Come on, Carrie.
If I was still my patient, I'd put her to bed.

Lou, did she really throw the punch at Fredonia?

I don't know ... but I hope so.

Hey, why are you crying, honey?
My God, it's so funny.

Cynthia, the house and your job ...

All on the same day.

I think I'm a story.

Come on, honey, don't cry.

I'll talk to Gus about the house and ...

I contact Collins in Chicago and ...

if it doesn't work, there are still a lot of opportunities left.

Dad!
Hm?

Congratulations! Look, mom!
His picture came out in the newspaper ...

What's it?
It's nothing.

Your mother is fine.
Daughter, what would you think about living in Chicago?

Chicago? Leaving Napoleon?
Why?

What if dad fought Mr. Dingle ...

And I resigned.
Big deal, so what?

Just go back and apologize to Dr. Dingle.

Apologize? I?

Surely he would take you back.

I'll be right back if that arrogant man comes to my door
hat in hand.

You always said you hated it here
and I wanted to leave.

Never said...

Even so, you can change your mind, can't you?

If you decide to go to Chicago you can go it alone.

And I just can't ...

Don't they understand?

Ricky and I are dating.

Now...

They are dating.

Dad!
Hm?

Look!

Dad...

He has his hat in his hand.

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