Original subtitles

Liberty is the happy man's due

He enjoys love and skies of blue

But then there are some

Who no worse crimes have done

It's the sad story we tell

From a prison cell

What's your problem?

Shut up!

Another day in hard labor spent

Like all the other yesterdays went

With just one horizon in sight

Iron bars morning till night

Ah, pity those who dwell

In a prison cell

In life liberty is all that counts

But man invented the prison cell

Codes and laws, do's and don'ts

Work, offices and houses as well

Don't you agree... What life can be?

My old friend, life is great

When you're free to be yourself

So come on, let's emancipate

Fresh air is good for the health

Everywhere, if you take a chance,

Everywhere, life is a melody

Everywhere, it's wine and romance

So here's to us two and liberty!

Run for it, Louis!

Forget about me!

Thanks, Emile!

Look there we can see It's he, it's really he.

Let us follow rapidly This way, it's he

The finish line's in sight Pedal with all your might

We're almost home, all right The finish line's now in sight

Here he comes, yes it's he

He's the victor, the celebrity!

Do they fit?

Like a glove.

Excuse me, sir.

How much?

I'll let you have it... for 8 francs.

Much too much.

7 francs 50.

7 francs.

Only because it's you.

10 francs.

7, 8, 9 and 10, thank you.

Good day, sir.

Say, mister...

Got any hankies?

New ones.

I'll go check.

Help! Help!

- I can't breathe! - What happened?

Which way did he go?

Thataway.

Stop, thief! Stop, thief!

- What happened? - I've been robbed.

Which way'd they go?

Thataway.

You dropped your wallet.

Thank you, it's really kind of you!

Looking for a phonograph?

Our latest model's inside.

It doesn't cost anything to look. See for yourself.

PALACE OF RECORDS

Not at work? Don't you know that...

Work is mandatory.

Because work means liberty.

Work is mandatory

Because work means liberty.

Let me out!

There are moments when we ponder

The love we have yet to know

The lover who is yet to show

Though silently we hope him yonder

Will I meet this lover some day?

At what time, in what way?

Come, my lover to be

I've loved you since an early date

I've loved you, though your name is a mystery

It's you I call, it's you I await

Love thrives on hope And a touch of folly

All it takes is one look

for joy to start

Come and erase my melancholy

Come and enchant my heart

Come, let me love you and you will love me

Let me read deep in your eyes

Those lines of timeless poetry...

My uncle's coming.

When can I see you?

Can't you watch out?

Put your potatoes elsewhere.

Who asked you?

You don't know who I am.

That will do. That will do!

Excuse me, sir...

Out of my sight! I forbid you to address my niece.

...walk in formation.

We will give you a job of worth

You who seek an occupation

State your name and date of birth

Leave fingerprint identification

About-face in formation

We will give you a job of worth

Where are you going?

I want to leave.

So why'd you come?

Don't know what you want, do you?

Get in line with the others.

Don't move!

- You're still here? - Let go.

Get going, since you want to leave!

Halt!

Forward, march!

One, two!

It's not my fault, pal.

- Let me... - I'll get chewed out.

Hold on, you'll see.

Jeanne!

Leave me alone.

Come now, child, you have to be nice to me.

Look, miss, they've gone crazy!

What's wrong?

You're crying.

What's going on?

I don't know.

You don't know.

Did you see anything?

I don't get it. They all jumped on me.

What d'you have to say?

I couldn't place my part...

So I ran after the belt...

What's your version?

He got in my way. I couldn't work.

What about you?

The three of 'em rushed me.

The three of them?

So you're one of them?

It was those two.

They mixed me up.

- So it's you? - Me?

Not at all. He started it.

He started it all.

Where'd he go?

- I don't know. - You don't know?

Go on!

- Hello, old man. - Hello, my good man.

Can I help you?

Don't you recognize me?

Not at all.

This must be some joke.

Who is this?

Don't remember Emile?

I get it.

You don't want them finding out. - Enough!

Move along! There's no time to lose.

Just a minute.

This fellow must have something to tell me.

This is quite amusing.

Come with me.

I'm in a hurry. I've got to go.

There's one more thing we need to know.

Just a minute, gentlemen.

Isn't this something!

Unheard-of!

What are you doing standing here?

Run along.

Run along, you two.

And you? Will you run along!

Get a move on!

How's this open?

What for?

- To return a hankie. - Want to start a scandal?

- That's not it! - Listen, Emile!

Stay here.

If you don't stop by the count of 3, I'll blow your brains out.

1... 2... Will you stop?

3.

Come on.

You hurt yourself. What did you expect?

Keep quiet!

Take it.

Not enough? You want more.

What are you waiting for?

Let this be the last of you.

So here's to us two and liberty!

A good likeness.

What a fool!

Not so loud.

What a fool!

What do you think?

Our friend looks splendid.

Simply splendid!

Doesn't he?

How does Louis look to you?

Magnificent!

Do you mean it?

This is an outrage.

While her husband works!

They're not married.

- Not married? - She's a floozy.

And he's a parvenu.

They're watching us.

I'm so sorry, Louis isn't home yet.

But, dear Madam, we can wait.

It's late.

You must forgive him. He works so hard.

Everywhere, life is a melody

Everywhere, it's wine and romance

So here's to us two and liberty!

Not eating?

- I am. - How's that?

You sit there staring into space.

Like a wound is my desire

My sorrow knows no bounds

I am so sad I shall expire

You clumsy oaf!

Hold this!

You, too?

I didn't get any cake.

I didn't have any cake. Nothing at all.

I'm so sorry, believe me.

Good help is hard to find.

It won't stain. It's only sugar and milk.

Don't go.

That's enough.

It stopped raining.

Go on.

I'm so sorry for what happened.

I'm fed up, fed up!

Listen, darling...

It's all set then. See you tomorrow.

Say, my suit looks good on you.

As if it were made for you. Almost.

But it doesn't beat that!

Hey, you!

Who d'you think you are?

Just you wait!

If I wanted to catch you...

Your behavior tonight...

Spare me! What d'you want, money?

Boor!

Just take it and get off my back!

Did you see that?

So you don't like it?

Wait and see.

My turn!

Watch this.

You win!

Everywhere, if you take a chance,

Everywhere, life is a melody

Everywhere, it's wine and romance

So here's to us two and liberty!

What are you doing here?

Joseph!

How are things?

Just fine.

Don't you recognize a friend?

Coming out of there?

A friend's house.

A friend?

Shall I awaken the master?

No need to.

See you soon, I hope...

Sure, but I gotta run.

Where's the fire?

Is that the mistress... leaving?

Yes, sir.

You don't say!

What are you standing there for?

Get inside!

Is this yours?

We inaugurate our new plant tomorrow.

In the first month,

it will turn out daily 2000 models like this one.

In the second month, 3000...

What is it?

What do you want?

All right.

Gentlemen...

We'll continue this later.

He's overstepped all bounds!

Just who is that man?

This can't go on!

What did I tell you?

Will you get off my back?

Know who they are?

Now get out and stay away from the plant.

What do you want? Money?

What then?

It's like this...

I want to stay at the plant.

You can't. It's the one place I can't have you.

Why do you want to stay?

I'm in love.

Who with?

A girl who works at the plant.

Step up, my friend.

Sir...

Where's he going?

- I'm right here, sir. - Not you, him! Step up.

You, too.

Is this your niece?

Yes, sir.

This gentleman wishes to marry her.

This gentleman is my friend.

Do you understand?

Perfectly, sir.

The director wants you.

Director?

The big director.

Don't worry about money.

Here's her dowry.

Thank you, sir.

Excuse me.

May I?

What is it you want?

Listen. I just wanted to tell you...

Nothing.

Would you like to get married?

Of course she would, sir.

A friend of mine would like to marry you.

Oh, no, sir.

Only the other day, you said so.

I never said...

Please excuse her, sir. She's feeling a bit intimidated.

- It'll work out. - I count on you.

You needn't worry.

My friend's charming.

I know him.

I'm sure you'll change your mind, miss.

I doubt it, sir.

Come along.

It'll work out.

I can't understand you. The chance of a lifetime!

Come along, my dear.

Have no fear, she'll agree to everything.

- Relax. It'll all work out. - Thanks.

I've seen the girl.

I'll tell you later.

Isn't that so?

Of course, sir.

My niece can't wait to meet you.

I'm so glad.

If you'd care to come tonight...

Do you mind, sir?

Come tonight...

That was him!

Yes, your fiance.

Having dinner here?

No, I have my date.

And I've got guests.

See you tomorrow.

Tomorrow's the great day. I inaugurate my new plant.

And I celebrate my engagement, I hope.

So everything's fine?

Firmin! Joseph!

Where is everyone?

Dear friends!

What's going on here?

You thought of everything!

Going already?

Let's do some serious talking.

That's what we came for.

Will that do?

It'll do.

Don't bother!

If we blab, you lose everything.

Your status. Your fortune.

That's what you're gonna share with us.

So that's it! Is that all?

What brings you gentlemen here?

How's that?

We received a report on a housebreaking.

Housebreaking! But it's a practical joke played by my friends.

You came for nothing.

Please forgive them.

But I was tied hand and foot!

I was doing my duty.

As you always do.

- What are you doing here? - Papers!

Is this a joke?

We're done for.

He took us for a ride.

We can't get out.

Trapped like rats!

We can't stay here! Isn't there a combination?

Things look bad.

- What is it? - They'll blow the whistle on me.

So what?

We have to get ready to run.

- What was that? - The police are after me.

You idiot! Shut the door, quick!

May I help you?

It's nothing, sir, but a man's slipped into the plant.

A man?

We're looking for him.

I haven't seen a soul.

But be my guest, have a good look.

You took the case?

The case I put here.

I just saw a guy with it!

What are you doing here?

We're friends of the director.

Sure!

We came with him tonight.

That's right.

Isn't that right?

- He's a pal. - Aren't you?

Is that all you have to say?

If you don't speak up, they'll arrest us.

But you'll be joining us soon.

Be seeing you, then.

Goodbye.

Here, Inspector, look at this.

We'll look at it later.

Take 'em away!

Let's move it!

In our new plant,

men will have no other task other than supervising the machines.

The machines will do all the work.

They will manufacture our phonographs.

"Organization and progress," that is our motto.

This explains the success of our earlier factories.

It will be the same under our new enterprise,

which will now start up before your very eyes.

Won't you cut the garland?

Won't you cut this garland?

Cut it?

Step over here.

All hail Progress, child of Science

Which extends its hand to the future

The golden torch of hope...

It's very simple: We introduce the materials there.

We stand back and then... There you have it!

It guides its sister, Human Intelligence,

Towards the sunlight...

My congratulations! It's marvelous!

Ladies and gentlemen...

On this solemn occasion,

when the Machine has proven

that if it can replace the hand of man,

it cannot replace his brain,

allow me first to pay homage to the brilliant creator

behind the destiny of this magnificent factory.

This man who,

despite humble beginnings, forged a place for himself,

and earned the respect of his contemporaries,

whose name is forever linked with phonograph history,

this philanthropist, this great citizen...

This scoundrel! This riffraff! It's him, all right.

- You recognize him? - You bet I do.

I arrested him.

If you want to arrest him again, you'd better hurry.

He's been tipped off. He'll make a run for it.

All right. Get down there.

This historic moment, when the fiery gaze of the future

looks back on the dazzling flame of the present.

I haven't said everything.

Gentlemen, the opening of this factory

is my crowning achievement.

I have nothing more to do among you.

I am leaving you.

I hereby make a gift of my factories

to all whose who have worked with me.

The machines will now work for them.

Destiny beckons me to other paths.

As a great poet once wrote:

"Let us raise our souls and our hearts

"As the mother raises her child."

These words come to mind

on this day when I wish...

We can lift our heads high and declare

that the future destiny of mankind

seems to bear great promise.

We will soon taste the fruit...

When all things around us operate

Friends, let us enjoy our idleness

Beneath sunny skies what a sweet fate

To laze about and sing like this

Let's indulge in this infinite elation

It takes one kiss for it to start

My whole being finds exhiliration

In the gentle beating of your heart

You must never think of marrying

When you were born to live on the road

While awaiting the wisdom age may bring

Think of love as a mere episode

That's our fate

Old mate

My old friend, the Earth is round

There are women wherever you go

When we finally run out of ground

That's the time to take it slow

Everywhere, if you take a chance

Everywhere, life is a melody

Everywhere, it's wine and romance

So here's to us two and liberty!