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Lange Am�d�e born February 3rd 1900

wanted for murder

For murder? They say he's in the district

He's a man like any other

What do you think of it?

Not bad Hard to please!

Well it doesn't look much but the food's good

Behind the dunes is the frontier

And on the other side is liberty

You've been very decent Mr. Meunier

Not at all I enjoyed the drive

We'd like a room right away We must leave early tomorrow

You can have one if you're not too fussy

Louise! Show them the way

Dad! What is it?

Lovely white room!

Yes even the walls

White sheets too!

They know how to wash linen

Nice to have clean white linen

What's the matter?

Are you sleeping?

No I'm not sleeping just resting

I tell you its him

We must tell the police

A murderer in my house!

It certainly wouldn't be the first time

It might not be him

It is. We must denounce him

Denounce him? What for?

Want a reward?

Of course I do None of that!

He wants his photo in the papers Get out!

But we can't let criminals run free That'd be too easy

Is killing someone easy?

Ever done it? Yes... In my dreams

Nasty men

At night when I see someone I don't like

I put a stone round his neck and drop him in the river

Or I take a stick and knock him on the head

And then I wake up

Now perhaps the fellow next door killed someone nasty

But the law...

Mind your own business You're not a judge

What if he killed his mother!

His mother! Nonsense!

Why not God the Father?

Well, the murderer has to go The frontier's not far

We must tell the police

The man you want is asleep if you want to give him up

We didn't say that

He has killed a man

but I would like to tell you how it happened

Then, if you want to hand him over, do so

Otherwise

My name is Valentine Cardes

I've loved other men before him

but it's him I love now

I have a little laundry in Paris with four girls

I know what it is to work and to be poor

I lived in the same house as Lange A dirty dusty house

He had a job with a publisher

He's a bit of a dreamer... always in the clouds

He used to write stories far into the night...

impossible stories with an old pen...

Astride the branch he smiled and pushed the black man

They all laughed

Then a shot rang out the rope broke and the man was saved

Hands up! Up went their hands

Arizona Jim...

Arizona Jim killed one or two of them...

and rode off at a gallop...

with the black man

leaving a cloud of dust behind him

Already up?

It's no fun sleeping with that there

When I was your age You didn't sleep in a cage

When I was your age I was in uniform and

Yes, Dad, the Tonkin campaign I've heard all about that

And he wants to be an acrobat... Oh dear...

It's not my fault they put the billboard there!

Speaking to yourself?

I'm the only person I get sense out of

Well, go and unblock the loo

All right I'm going

There's always something going wrong around here

How do they do it?

Hello, Mr. Lange

Nice of you to bring my laundry

You look half asleep still

How long did you sleep?

2 or 3 hours perhaps

I was writing Sleepwalking?

Well, I move around

Come and look at this

The Desert of Death

The Mexican frontier and Arizona

There are the bandits who rob poor people

Life there is hard! Terrible!

A cut throat existence!

Life isn't easy here What do the poor have here?

I don't know I never go out Hardly ever

The trouble with you is you're always dreaming

But you're very nice all the same

Here is your linen

I'll do that

Four shirts six handkerchiefs three pairs of socks

You're very clever! Where did you learn that?

In the country I grew up with horses

In the country there was sun And rain too

Ah the country the sun

There are no women in your stories True

Don't you like women? Oh yes... but in Arizona...

Arizona's Arizona but what about here?

You're such a dreamer If a woman kissed you, you'd think it's a dream

Oh, come now!

You write all this... but you are never published

You should ask Batala

He'll publish any old rubbish Thank you!

Anyhow, I only like love stories

Love!

Love...

Will you always love me? Yes, always

Don't tell anyone! Keep it a secret

Estelle, why won't you?

I don't know... I'm afraid

What does it matter if you love me?

Kiss me

Coming Estelle? Don't mind me!

Hello, Lange, still dreaming about women?

I'm afraid of them

Nonsense! You're a real kangaroo

Is there paraffin in the coffee?

No, but I've not been paid for a week

Louis is Batala in financial difficulty?

Difficulty! Nonsense!

Are you free Sunday?

Would you come for a walk with me in the forest?

We might get lost

And there are wolves in the forest

Have you finished looking at Edith's legs?

Not bad, eh! Oh, Mrs. Cardes!

Don't call me Mrs. Cardes I can't stand it

My name's Valentine

Is Mr. Batala in? He's not here yet...

Here he is!

My name's Buisson Mr. Meunier of Lille sent me

Come up to my office

No need What I have to say is soon said

About six months ago Mr. Meunier lent you 300,000 francs

You were going to buy new printing machines

And found a new detective magazine, "Javert". A magnificent project...

Come up to my office

I am convinced that you have spent this money yourself

Come now!

I must therefore inform Mr. Meunier who will take action

My dear man, be reasonable!

The Meunier Company wanted a paper and they came to me

Subsequently, I had difficulties

The unforeseen, you know

How much will you take provisionally on account

to leave me time to look around?

5,000 francs? You can't buy me for 6,000 francs

Oh, leave me in peace! If I had 300,000, I'd pay your boss

You're a nuisance! And exacting!

Listen, this is my last word...

Here's 7,000 francs And let's say no more of it

I'll come again As you please

Mr. Meunier is ill

I don't want to worry him for the moment

Tell him I'm sorry

He should go to Vichy for his liver

Well, what's new? The usual small ads like this...

"Middle aged man young at heart...

"seeks young blonde to read to him at night. "

It's an odd world!

Yes, and look at that "Arizona Jim"

That's mine!

"Then Arizona Jim came out from his hiding place... "

It's an odd world in there too!

That'd be very good for "Javert"...

but the blood stain's not big enough You can't see it...

and the body isn't visible

And I'd like a bowl there in the corner

My public must have details

A crime is full of little details like that

You didn't come last night

What's new? Any mail?

I slept all alone

Me too! I was at home!

Liar!

You didn't go home, I know

Who told you so? My finger

That one? Naughty fellow!

Brute! Beast!

Am I in the way? Not at all... We are joking

My laundry?

Good! I can change Well, if you don't go home...

You must have clothes everywhere You told me that

Nice of you! The customer comes first!

Some customer! Enough!

Shut up, washerwoman! Cool it, you typist!

I'm a shorthand typist Very short!

Now, now... Off you go to your little office...

and type a few letters with your pretty little

fingers!

As pretty as ever!

When I think that we two... Don't be so familiar!

Quite all right with me

You used to be as sweet as a puss

Now you are cruel... As a cat yes

It's strange how women listen to what men tell them

You did to me

And I'll do it again but not to you

Sure? Certain

How foolish I am! What you need now is a thinker, a dreamer

Out with it then!

Why, you and Mr. Lange... Idiot!

You make me laugh. He's off his nut You should look after him

Drop it all... Come back to earth

You'll see what I'm going to bring out

"Javert" - a weekly detective story magazine

I'll have all the best

detective writers eating out of my hand

Yes... everybody's a cop nowadays

Disgusting beast! When I think I slept with you...

I feel sick!

Fastidious, eh?

What's going on? Crisis and scandal

Disgusting, I call it

Who'll buy that? Everyone you included

The brain washing machine! What a business to stop it!

Pretty girl!

Good day to you Please take a seat

What a fine dog you have

I know a lot about dogs Daisy's a bitch

Daisy? Ah yes... An excellent breed

Daisy is her name!

Must be English She's Belgian

How extraordinary! But it doesn't matter. She's a nice dog

A very nice dog

And what brings you here, Mr. Baigneur, may I ask?

I am extremely annoyed and the directors of Ranimax are furious

They even say you have swindled them

Swindled was the word

I don't know what you're talking about

Over the last year we were to publish various edifying works

"They Shall Not Pass"...

"Work Song"... "Saint Thomas Aquinas". Three masterpieces

Quite true, and we were to insert in these edifying masterpieces...

certain advertisements to launch Ranimax pills

After all, we did advance you the money...

but none of them has appeared

So you must admit the word "swindled" is justified

I don't admit it. There's a slight delay. That's obvious, isn't it?

Excuse me

Allow me to present Mr. Lange

I'm sorry, she's a baby

Mr. Lange, I wanted you to meet Mr. Baigneur

I'll see you in a moment

You saw Mr. Lange?

He's a genius

He's working on a masterpiece What, this boy?

Believe me, that boy writes "Arizona Jim"

Something like "Les Miserables"

With "Arizona Jim" your pills will sell all around the world

Imagine Jean Valjean or Don Quixote...

taking Ranimax pills

Prodigious, eh?

I... Excuse me...

I have the exclusive rights to his works...

You'd be a fool not to buy Oh, I wouldn't say that!

Valentine is pretty For what use that is!

She is charming. I'd rather go to bed with her than a cold!

Goodbye, Mr. Batala

Good news for you Come to my office

Lange, we are going to publish "Arizona Jim"

That gentleman's fallen for you... Look out

He has plenty of money

That was the great Baigneur!

I'm dreaming. It's impossible

Nothing's impossible with me, my dear Lange

How can I thank you?

Thank me another time

We'll start with one installment a fortnight

If it goes well, it'll be one a week

Arrange things with Louis

You have some manuscripts ready?

Just sign here... for the form of the thing

Here. A cigarette will help you

And here's a light

Don't read it It's unnecessary

Just a lot of silly paperwork

Idiotic Yes, but necessary

You're very intelligent!

That's right. You have a pretty signature. Excellent

I'm looking for Mr. Bessard Through here

Charlie's had an accident!

Riding like a mad thing he was caught between two lorries

Where is he? Come along

What's happened to you?

What's wrong? My God, they've killed him!

What have we done to deserve this? Is it serious?

They wanted to take him to hospital, but he said no

He wanted to see his mother again poor boy

What's the trouble?

He must go to hospital

I don't need advice from anybody

Off to hospital!

What's the use of doing acrobatics?

The girl's fainted What's up?

Leave her to me She's quite small

And her eyes

She's not for you She's a good girl

That's what you say You beast!

Duchat... not here

Next door... No 42

What a Sunday! I'm fed up!

Two months in this hole with my leg in plaster

In hospital I could see through the window

You shouldn't play the fool

But he likes risks and adventure

Adventure, oh, of course!

You and your stories of Indians. I know Indians better than you do

In Tonkin... There are no Indians there

There are Tonkinese They're just the same as Indians

They're all niggers... No brains...

and lazy into the bargain

What a chump!

Him and Mum make a right pair! Good old Dad!

There's a leak on the fifth floor

I'm off!

You're looking very smart! Going out with a girl?

I forget

I've brought you "Arizona"

The episode where the gangsters steal the workers' pay

Was it worth it?

6,000 workers... 3 gangsters

They could live on that

Not for long. Jim gets them

Look at the cover

What'd you know? Must be off now

Going already? I have a rendez-vous

Has nobody ever told you you are the Mexican type?

No, I come from Limoges Limoges... porcelain!

I don't know I always lived in Paris

What about your father?

I never knew him He was very retiring!

When did you go there?

Where? To Mexico... to Arizona

Me?

Never been there?

No, but I've read about it... and I can ride a horse

You've never been there and you write all that?

How do you manage to describe it?

I make it up!

Make it up... Mexico... and the sun!

I don't know. Everything...

Flowers, love... Jokes...

All that just to come to this!

Oh, I know all about it It's not funny

One night, an old man stopped me on the stairway

I screamed for help

Unfortunately, this man was very influential

They wanted to punish me So I offered my excuses

And I got a real good hiding for it

Then we moved

I didn't want to hurt you

Not long ago, someone I liked wanted to

He asked me very nicely, very gently

But I said no

I ought to have said yes

He kissed me and said he would always love me

Perhaps it was true

Cigarette, Estelle?

No, thank you. I don't smoke

And I don't want anything...

I want to go away from here

You can trust me Of course, I wanted...

I understand you!

I want to go home, I tell you!

Got a cigarette? If you want

Oh Camels! I'll take two

Keep the packet. I don't like them

Well, are you all alone?

Come along with me dearie I live quite near

Come and have some fun

Not bad, eh? The cover's very good

But as for the rest, what's all this about taking medicine?

What medicine?

I forget... Look... On page 3...

and then... page 9

There we are!

Suddenly, Arizona Jim put his revolver on the table...

"and taking a little red box from his pocket...

"he opened it and said: These are the pills to give me courage!"

How disgusting! As you say

But I never wrote that!

That's typical of Batala

Well don't just stand there... Do something!

Go and find him!

Have you thought about what I told you yesterday?

Just want to say hello to Mrs. Bessard

Well, come back quickly

May I see Charlie, Mrs. Bessard? He doesn't want to see you

It's not true He said nothing...

but she's no good for him...

as he's nearly better

Yesterday she was seen in the metro with Mr. Lange

The madman? Yes, a real satyr

You must understand I got a shock when I saw it

Quite so... I understand

but you must understand...

I didn't publish "Arizona Jim" just to please you

I know that All this costs money

Authors usually pay a little

I didn't ask you. That's why we put in a little advertising

There's some on page 3

And page 9

And the last page Needs must

Money is money... that's all

Of course, you're an artist

You're a dreamer

That's very fine... in view of the times we live in

We are going through a period What a period!

Have a cigarette!

You're happy you want for nothing!

Look at that Don't you find the cover good?

A fine publication

A letter for me? Yes, registered!

What's it doing here?

It came when you weren't here

I signed for it And I forgot it

When did it come?

About a week ago

or a fortnight

Idiot! Get out of here! Get out!

Edith, come here!

I've messed up The boss is furious

No kidding?

If he wants me, I'll be back I'm going to see Charlie

Dirty bastard! Shall I note that down?

Leave it out! I'm not in a joking mood

"I warn you that failing reply, I shall take legal action. "

And that fool keeps it in his pocket!

I could have gone to Lille to see Meunier

Now its too late. I could grease Buisson's palm, but I'm broke

I saw Baigneur yesterday and played the big dishonor scene

He laughed at me The dirty dog!

You ought to go and see him

I can't stand him

What does he do? He's in business

Very influential

Ranimax pills... that's him

And he likes women

particularly brunettes

If you were nice... If I were nice...?

You'd take a taxi and go Then what?

Go and see him He lives in Rue du Colisee

Then what? What d'you mean, then what!

Come now, don't be so naive

I thought in difficult circumstances...

you'd swallow your pride

My pride?

You're sweet, I adore you

Baigneur, remember! 28 Rue du Colisee

Third floor You'll find it easily

Ah, the laundry girl

Well, still happy in your work, eh?

It's no fun doing laundry all the time

It's not too bad

A pretty girl like you could do things

Have you never posed for photographers... or painters?

You should. It pays well

It'd give you some freedom Freedom's important

Don't be afraid, come in

I like you very much

I'd like to do something for you

The trouble is you're afraid Me? Afraid? What nonsense!

Because I say nothing? Take no notice of that

How did your rendez-vous go yesterday?

Very well... Extremely well in fact

Tell me!

I may not look much, but when I get going... It's experience

With women, it's easy

A walk in the woods... a packet of Camels...

a few kind words and the thing's done

The thing? In a hotel

Was she good?

Perfect

Where does she work? Laundry

Oh, who is it?

Estelle

What are you saying?

What's up? Don't play the fool!

Mind your leg I don't give a damn about my leg!

What is it? Estelle and you...?

Listen...

Listen, old man, I swear to you I've just told you a pack of lies

You know me... making things up all the time

I tried... but she wouldn't

She's in love, but I didn't know it was you

I swear Oh yes, you swear

Go away!

It's the truth!

So why lie?

Because I'm a fool

Why are you locking the door?

You have the eyes...

of a child

Fine buffalo It's a bison

I want to see Mr. Batala

Who shall I say is calling?

Tell him it's Police Inspector Juliani

I'll see... Wait a minute

A fine zebu It's a bison

A buffalo, eh? It's a cow

An inspector! Go away!

What did he say? He wants to see you

His name is...

Tell him I've gone to the country

Where? Anywhere!

Are you going already?

Wait a second. There's somebody...

What a nuisance! Where's he gone?

Far away... Arizona

Well, I'll come back later

Hello, Mrs. Cardes I've told you not to call me that

My name's Valentine Mine's Am�d�e

That's funny! I mean, it's a nice name

Shall we dine one evening?

Would you like to?

Goodbye for now... Am�d�e...

Goodbye, Mrs. Cardes

Well?

What did he say?

Not much. His time was precious

Is that why you came back? Is that all?

What are you doing?

I'm getting out

I must The police have been here

They'll be back

So you're going?

If I'd time I'd manage somehow...

but I'm up against it

What can I do with that?

What have you...

Ah yes, I forgot to thank you, I'm sorry

You're not taking me?

I can't. I've not the money for a family ticket

Come and see me off

Well, what is it? Nothing

I see, you're in love, eh?

Don't make a face like that

There's no need to be so sad about it. I'm in love too

Hello, Mrs. Cardes Could I have a word with you?

Pretty little thing!

Extraordinary eyes

Sweet! Yes, but not for you

Go round there

Is it true what they say?

That the boss and Mr. Batala once...

So they say, but he's not bad I can't stand him myself

Then say no more... I just thought...

an old friend in a moment of difficulty...

An old friend who's interested in my savings!

But you're saying goodbye to a wreck

Yes, but one still capable of floating

Very nice cloth

These'll keep your head above water!

I'm not worried about you. You came for a first-class ticket, eh?

You don't want me to travel third!

I'm keeping my money...

to buy dresses to look pretty

Because you see, Mr. Batala...

I'm in love No kidding?

So in love!

You always make me laugh

In love!

Want money for a taxi?

That's it... You're understanding

And I've a dinner this evening with influential people

I don't want them to pay

I'm always borrowing from you old man, but I'll give it back

Listen, Estelle, that Batala is the biggest crook I've ever met

Won't you have a lump of sugar?

You should have eaten Not hungry

What shall I do now?

An intelligent girl always finds something to do

I once knew a fellow... well...

Wonderful chap

He lived off women Horrible fellow

He had noticed that when a train is leaving...

there is always someone crying on the platform

Remarkable that...

for when a pretty woman is crying, you know what happens, eh?

So with a platform ticket and a handkerchief in your hand...

everything's possible!

Excuse me, I must... How much?

15 francs, Sir

My train leaves in five minutes I must go

You'll write? Of course I will. Don't be silly

The cigarettes, Madam!

How much? Two packets... 24 francs

I wanted to say goodbye and see you off

I love you And I adore you

Mind how you go!

Well now, Miss... are you sad?

So your lover has gone off!

Such childish grief!

May I offer you a drink?

I don't know

Come along You must try and forget!

Where the metro passes overhead

There are pretty girls and rotters

And tramps and beggars Sleeping in the gutters

While painted tarts aged 65 Still walk the streets

From day... to day From night... to night

Under the stars

That is how I live

Where is my star? I have never seen it

And yet I walk the streets at night

From day... to day

From night... to night

Under the stars

That's how I live

Under the funny old stars

It's a sad old life

Is it true what they are saying?

That you were with Estelle on Sunday?

The truth, you know...

You're quite free...

Estelle loves Charlie

The cyclist? Yes, he's nice

Two young people together!

A fine couple

Who's the woman you're always speaking of in "Arizona Jim"?

The Mexican? Yes, who is it?

I don't know. It's just a woman

Excuse me It's so hot in there

Mind if I smoke? No, not at all

I occasionally indulge myself

Allow me

After all, a priest's a man too

Yes, like any other

Only the dress is different It is our uniform

With that you can go anywhere

I mean, people respect you

Oh, of course

Good thing too...

There are so many criminals about these days

Yes, bad times

Such times...

You're right, Father Terrible times we live in

Here is a special news bulletin

We have to report a very bad train accident

There are many people killed and injured

The Army has been called in to help

Among the victims are the industrialist, Mr. Laurice...

the wife of the Ambassador...

Mr. Batala, magazine publisher...

Did you hear? Batala!

Odd way to die!

Poor man...

To think that this afternoon... ... he was still alive

It has not been possible...

to identify many of the victims except by their papers

And me? Am I alive?

Yes or no?

You're the most alive of all!

The driver of the express has been arrested

Initial inquiries would appear to show...

that he is entirely responsible for the accident

Many passengers suffering from shock have disappeared without trace

Among them is a priest

Run away now The girls will be here

Heard the news?

Extraordinary... and most unexpected

To think that yesterday... ... he was alive. Quite so

Batala is dead A light has gone out

Come now! I'm not joking. It's true

He didn't pay much when he was alive And now that he's dead?

We must do something There's nothing we can do

Are you Mr. Batala's men?

You come too late He's dead

I know, alas Why alas?

You don't understand... I am his cousin

We're from the same village I'm probably the sole heir

You're an inspector Retired

So young?

Well, not retired I... er... resigned

I had a little trouble... Small matters

Now I do a little of everything I am a croupier

I came to see my cousin to ask him for help

You're the heir? To debts

We must try and do something We can't just give in

I couldn't agree more

What I'd like is a little job you understand

Any ideas?

Of course it shows Like the nose on her face

Who's the father?

You are fools, both of you

Don't mind us, Estelle

It might happen to any of us Don't worry

Everything will be all right

Leave her alone, won't you!

They're very sweet

But I can't go on living Don't be so ridiculous!

Anything wrong?

Yes, Estelle's going to have a baby!

Yours perhaps, eh? Estelle? You're not serious?

Yes I am

What a business!

But it can't be Charlie

Maybe it was me! You really think it was me?

No, What's happening up there?

Batala was a swine A dirty swine!

Just found out?

We're trying to organize things but...

Someone has an option on "Arizona"

That's bad

Batala had me sign a paper I trusted him

A real mess. I don't understand any of it. Let them sort it out

If you see Charlie today...

would you say I think of him and only him all the time?

I'll tell him Because I've decided to leave

Yes, to go away

I represent Mr. Meunier of Lille chief creditor

All we want to know is whether we shall be paid

Whether we eat or not?

Mr. Meunier, chief creditor, is coming today

Damn the chief creditor!

Gentlemen, I have an option

Keep quiet, Daisy

My company has been completely swindled

But as I have an option...

I am owed money too I've supplied paper. I must be paid

The machines must be sold

Speak up, Louis

Gentlemen, I make a proposal in the name of the staff

The idea is a cooperative of the staff

I am the sole heir and I am in agreement

All I want is a little job

I was tricked!

I'm an old soldier

He'd borrowed 400 francs Have you a receipt?

That's odd An old soldier's word for it

And the word of a police inspector?

No receipt... no money

I say it's a swindle What d'you mean, a receipt?

I don't like the idea of a cooperative

And I doubt whether the chief creditor...

On the contrary, I am very much in agreement

Another acrobat... Ah Mr. Meunier Junior!

That's right, Papa sent me He's at Vichy with his liver

So I've come Hello, everybody

I've told you I hate bow ties

Good idea, the cooperative

But I have an option, Mr. Meunier

Have it seen to!

Carry on

Since Mr. Meunier agrees, we need say no more

A moment! I have something to say...

I'll be right back

I like you very much...

But I can't stand bow ties

And me pocket handkerchiefs

Me too

We agree then

Well, you said you wanted to know something, eh?

Yes, I just wanted a little information

I don't want to look a fool to my father

So tell me exactly what is a cooperative?

Charlie! Are you there?

I've come to revive you!

What are you doing? Can't you see?

Have you got permission? I'm giving Charlie some fresh air

I must have a written order, duly signed

In the Army, I always had a written order

Hygiene first... Let the sun shine in!

Odd, the chap with the tools. Don't know him

He wrote "Arizona Jim" I don't believe it!

But it's for Charlie!

Did you write "Arizona Jim"? Great!

I've been looking for you everywhere.

I've read every one of them.

Jolly good, especially when he takes the pills.

That's over! A pity... That's the best bit!

What are you doing? Taking this away.

I'll help. Hey you, the acrobat, stop that!

Stop it! He's the chief creditor's son.

His word goes. What about my 400 francs?

We'll see. Have you a receipt?

No. Well, it's too bad.

Hurry up!

Well, how d you like that?

A great improvement.

What about Estelle?

We did that to get him air... Stand away a bit.

What about our 400 francs, Sir?

You're going? Yes.

Why? Because...

Because I'm going to have a baby.

A baby... No!

Lange's? No...

Batala's.

And you laugh...

I laugh because he's dead and I love you.

No, it's no good now.

Nonsense! It's just like my leg. I'll soon be better.

But what about me?

It's nothing like so serious as a broken leg.

Go away and play!

Any news of Estelle? The doctor is there now.

Is Valentine there?

Here she is.

Well? The mother's well.

And the child?

It was part of the family after all...

Arizona Jim! Arizona Jim!

NEW VERSION

Coming soon... "Arizona Jim Against the Hooded Fascist"

A fly!

Ready? Don't move!

I'd rather redo it.

Look at Louis.

There they go again, those two, they're mad.

Calm down, General.

Hanging around with a woman like that...

Keep your opinions to yourself.

Yeah, shut up, General. No manners any more!

Who paid for your son's hospital bills?

The Cooperative.

And who paid for your electricity?

Charlie and Estelle are children of the Cooperative.

Something extraordinary has happened. I've an idea.

I only had it ten minutes ago.

We are going to make a film of "Arizona Jim"

I'm paying. 200,000 francs.

Yes, because... if you'll excuse me...

I love a woman... very pretty.

She doesn't give a damn. She'll be the star.

Arizona Jim is a man!

Ah yes... but there'll be a part for her, won't there?

I'm not very keen...

They'll do it on studio sets.

It won't be America.

But it's the movies.

It's wonderful!

I'll ask the lads.

They'll agree, you'll see.

Let's have a little dinner party.

You will come, Mr. Meunier?

What's the caption for the photo?

Oh, yes! Just put... er...

Estelle, led astray by the sordid hooded fascist...

had a certain amount of luck:

the baby died!

Any good?

Excuse me... Does this "Arizona Jim" sell much?

I'll say so. I can never meet the demand.

And this one, "Policeman"?

It's finished.

The publisher's dead

It's like "Javert". Lots of advertising and that was that.

All the better! I'm not very keen...

on this sort of thing.

Give me the paper.

And I'll also take "Arizona Jim". So as to get an idea

How much? 1 franc 25.

Oh dear, I've left my money at home.

Don't worry, Father, pay next time.

That's very nice of you.

Most annoying... I have purchases to make...

How much would you like me to lend you?

It really is too kind of you!

It was Christmas Eve.

The snow was falling fast.

The angels were shaking their wings.

Go away, snow! Go away, snow!

A star shines in the sky.

The pole star.

And the poor orphan

Standing on the bal... cony

With eyes a-shining

Looks for her poor mother.

It was Christmas Eve.

It's not Christmas, Dad. You'll make it start snowing!

Whenever I am drunk, I think it's Christmas Eve.

Up with the little Tonkin girls!

Won't you say a few words, Mr. Meunier?

All right, I'll say a few words...

Yes, I'll say a few words.

A few words to congratulate Arizona.

I mean, of course, Arizona Jim.

I mean, to congratulate the author of "Arizona Jim"

I call on Mr. Lange.

Go to it, darling.

My friends...

I'm very happy about this evening.

Don't make me laugh

And as we are all... here together... eh?

I call on Mr. Bessard!

Why did you leave?

I have a wonderful idea for the film.

I want to write it down.

What are you thinking of? Nothing.

Nothing? Yes, but it's silly.

Tell me!

Before... I mean... way back...

what did you do?

Me?

Why, nothing.

You really want to know what I did?

No, it's now that counts.

I was passing by, so I came to see you.

So you're not dead? Well, do I look it?

Life is a thing you have to get used to.

And you? Business good, eh?

All the better.

What's the matter? Perhaps my dress amazes you?

I don't know why... I find it respectable.

You are not looking very well.

You look tired out.

Sit down... A cigarette?

Indulge yourself.

You are not dead?

Don't repeat yourself. It's nerves. You should take a pill.

It would do you good, I swear.

You know my advice.

Now, when I was here...

I used to keep my money in this drawer.

Where do you put it? What d'you want?

And a revolver at the back... Hadn't you seen it?

You're not inquisitive!

Or perhaps you're just tactful.

An old holy relic.

Is that all?

By the way... is Edith still here?

No

She must be making her way. A sweet girl.

And what legs!

And Valentine? Leave her out of it!

Very well... just as you like.

I'm coming back. Impossible.

Why is it impossible?

All this is mine!

Say what you like. Dear boy...

I find it very touching to be back here.

In the business which I created with so much effort.

You know... my son...

Work really is something!

How much d'you want? How much?

Everything, my angel, everything. It's all mine.

You sold the rights to "Arizona" for 200,000 francs. They're mine!

You swindled me.

That's a plea that won't wash in court.

But what about the debt to Meunier? You'll be arrested if you stay here.

Quite so... but I'll be released. It won't be long.

And when I come out, I'll get my money.

1,200 francs... For the poor?

Thank you. A priest needs nothing, but he has expenses.

I'll come back and take my place...

and with the 200,000 francs, we'll settle Meunier.

We'll publish "Javert". It'll be terrific

But what about the staff... and the Cooperative?

Don't try to break my heart

The staff and the Cooperative... I don't give a damn!

What about the dustbins?

The dustbins...

I'll put them out straight away.

Completely sloshed!

What a cargo he's carrying!

Pipe down there! Haven't you finished?

I work all day... and I'm tired.

Cooperatives... what the devil are they?

Sheer nonsense, old man

What a mess! Everybody directing...

The bill poster too.

No, what is required is authority.

A man... like me!

And if I like, I'll sack the lot.

You're a scoundrel.

It's been fine since you left. And now. You've come back.

So it's a pity that I'm not dead, eh?

You should kill me.

Yes... who'd be sorry?

The girls, old man!

A priest! Looking for something, Father?

I've come from someone who is dying.

Dying? Someone's dying!

As pretty as ever...

Don't be frightened of ghosts. You'll have bad dreams.

I'm very glad to see you again.

I'm soft-hearted. Why have you come here?

A pilgrimage. What is it? Afraid?

You're nervous, my darling. What is it?

Is it love... or the sun of Mexico?

What's this?

You're mad!

Is he dead?

How easy it is!

Don't stay here.

Well, you lovebirds?

What's wrong with you?

I've just killed a man.

That's a good joke, eh? It's true.

Well, I suppose it's possible. I've never killed anyone.

But the best thing to do is to get out.

And quick! I'll take both of you.

What do we do? Go away.

What about you? I'll come with you.

Hurry up!

I say, Mr. Meunier you're a respectable person.

Did you see who took the bins?

No, I didn't. Go and sleep it off.

Let's get going!

Did you fall down, Father?

Did you slip on something?

It's not possible.

It's Bata... Mr. Batala.

I'm done for, old man. I'm dying.

I'm finished.

Get me a priest.

A priest... We need a priest!

Go to bed, you drunk!

And that's that! Meunier brought us here.

I've not tried to make excuses. I told you the truth.

Now you know everything. It's sordid, but true.

Do as you like.

We must get the police to take him.

Shut up, idiot.

We must think. My mind is made up.