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Dora!
Dora !
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Harry and Freddie.
They should hurry up now
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Harry, Freddie
Poppa waits already
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Lower the coal for me now
- What did you get?
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Oranges and apples, and coffee.
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No milk?
- No milk.
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And the children?
They should have milk.
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And I should be John D. Rockefeller.
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Milk is 19 cents a quart
I am only Dave Goodman.
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Coffee, 45 cents a pound,
I can afford
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But ten quarts milk,
it's $ 1.90.
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Such a thing.
Everything goes up except your wages
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Hey you kids, get away from there.
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Here come the Cops!
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Look.
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That's the new police car.
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That was the primo gang Pop.
- The hardest guys in Chicago.
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Some of them even carry gats.
- I don't care what they carry.
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You keep away from them gang boys
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Read good books.
Listen to good music.
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Without a good education
You'll never get nowhere
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Look at me. What am I?
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A cutter in a pants factory
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Why?
Because I got no education.
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Come on, get a move on
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Where are we going, Pop?
- You'll see.
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Hey, Pop?
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Can I come too?
- What do you wanna tag along for?
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Why don't you play
with the other kids?
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They're playing shinny.
I aint got no skates
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Alright Benny. You come along too.
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'Band Room'
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Professor?
- Yes?
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A fella by the pants factory was telling me
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kids can come here
and learn to play music for free
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Is this really true?
- Well, yes.
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So how do kids get into your classes?
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They come here and they ask me.
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The instruments are free.
The lessons I charge for
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Fifty cents an hour.
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My name is Schoepp. Franz Schoepp.
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Formerly of the Chicago Musical College.
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I'm Dave Goodman...
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and this is my Harry and my Freddie.
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Hello.
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You got maybe a couple of
instruments for them?
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Well, we'll see.
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Now what can I pick for them
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Oh, that will be good.
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No, dummkopf here,
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That way!
See?
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Now try it
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That's it.
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Gee, Could I have one like that too?
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For you, we find something smaller.
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Now - Oh.
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How about that?
- Thanks.
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Please Pop
Can I have one too?
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ahh Benny, you're too young yet
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I'll find something.
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What's this? A flute?
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That is a clarinet.
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A clarinet?
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Wanna trade?
nahh
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Never you mind, Benny.
You're lucky you got anything
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Yeah, I'm lucky.
I gotta clarinet.
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'Lazarus Method for Clarinet.'
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'Scales and Chords for Clarinet.'
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Wunderbar Benny, wunderbar
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When I didn't hear it
I wouldn't believe it
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For 40 years I've been playing
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and you already play better in 6
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That's because I've had a good teacher
Mr. Schoepp.
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To play like that, no one teaches you.
You come born with this
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It's a great gift, Benny.
Don't go and waste it
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For you, no more exercises.
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Only the great works of the masters.
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Next week Mozart,
The clarinet concerto
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Mr. Schoepp, about paying you .. I
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Forget it Benny, anytime.
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Hello, Mr. Schoepp. Hello, Benny.
I gotta new clarinet.
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You wanna see it?
- Sure.
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Say, that's a beauty. Selmer, huh?
Wish I could afford one
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How'd you earn the money?
Playing with that dance band?
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Yeah. Only I gotta quit.
- Why?
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Well my folks raised cain,
Didn't want me playing on the lake boats
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And they are right.
This is ragtime.
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Say have you told the band you;re quitting yet?
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No, I'm supposed to play tomorrow.
Special Excursion, 4th of July
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Do me a favor. Let me go tomorrow
and substitute for you? I need the money
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Sure. Why not? Save me the trip
Ask for Murph Podolsky
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Only you will have to join the union.
- Thanks, I know
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No, No Benny. Not you.
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Not that ragtime.
Don't be that way!
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Get off that bandstand kid
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Stop messing with those instruments.
- I'm playing here, I'm in the band
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You are? A kid in short pants?
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Taking Dick Reiner's place
- I'm Gil Rodin.
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Hey, where is everybody?
If I don't get offa this tub I'm gonna be sick
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The ship's not moving, Murph.
- Oh, yes it is I can feel it
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Aren't you coming with us?
- With those waves out there? Not on your life.
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Say who are you?
What are you doing here?
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I'm Benny Goodman. I'm playing clarinet Mr Podowski
Dick Reiner can't come any more
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Why not? He doesn't get seasick.
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His folks won't let him
He sent me.
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Come on, fellas. Let's get going.
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Can't use you anyway kid. You're too young.
Gotta belong to the union.
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I joined the union yesterday.
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You 16?
You expect me to believe that?
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The union did.
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Alright, alright
You're hired.
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Now I gotta get off o'here
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Mr. Podowski I'm Kid Ory.
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Good, good.
My boys will play the first set, see
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and when they're resting, you boys take over
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Big day, big crowd
Gotta have continuous music
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Just put your instruments up there on the piano,
and sit down over here.
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I gotta go, I'll see you back here at the dock tonight.
- Yes, sir.
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You know you can die from sea sickness?
I just read an article.
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Gil, start the boys to playin'
I'll see you tonight.
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What do we start with?
- How about, 'By the Sea'?
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Ever play in a band before?
- Not exactly.
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Just take it easy
Don't let it worry ya
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It doesn't
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Velma, I've got a date for you.
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This is our new clarinetist Benny Goodman.
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I'm happy to meet you
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This is Jane.
- Hello, Benny.
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What's the matter?
- Nothing, really. It's just that...
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Well, I didn't know...
- Didn't know what?
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Well it's nothing...
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I just never had a date before
with a boy that wore short pants
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You won't have to now
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Say, that was great.
- Did you like it?
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You boys certainly have a style all your own,
don't you
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We just play in New Orleans style.
It's nothing different about us
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No music, no arrangements,
no nothing, huh?
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Half of these boys can't read.
- That solo, did you make that up as you went along?
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That's right. You just swing on out
and play the way you feel like
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Playing the way you feel
This piece you're doing, has it gotta name?
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Why sure.'Dixieland One-Step'.
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Have you ever heard of this kind of music before boy?
- No
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Lot's of the boys come up the river
from New Orleans.
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Down there everybody plays this way
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Joe Oliver, Louis Armstrong,
Fletcher Henderson.
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Are they all in Chicago?
- No, Henderson is in New York.
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But Joe and Louis they're right here in Chicago
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Say, could I sit in?
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Dora,
what you doing up so late?
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What am I doing. What am I always doing?
Working
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But you should go to bed Dora
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Come the new baby
He needs baby clothes.
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Baby clothes don't grow on bushes
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I got a fix order from Jerome
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Where'd you get the money?
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Benny.
- From Benny?
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Yes, he made the money
playing with that band
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He knows you're not working
so he gave it to me.
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The new baby should have new clothes.
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I'm worried about him Poppa
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You're worried?
ahh, he's a good boy Benny
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Yeah, but I want him to meet nice girls
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Go out with them
Like Harry and Freddie, dance with them.
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But no,all he does is tootle all the time
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From dancing with girls you don't get paid
- No
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Where is Benny?
- He just walked down
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Is something wrong with him Dora?
- No
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I hear him playing all alone up there.
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I'd better go talk to him.
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What's the matter Benny?
hmmm?
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Always when something's wrong
you go away and you play like this
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What is it? Tell me.
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I had a job Pop
and a trip to California.
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California?
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Ben Pollack's starting a band out there
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a band that play's the kind of music
I want to play.
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Gil Rodin wrote him
He wants me to come out, Gil too
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He's getting the very best men
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And what kind of music you'll going to play, Benny?
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Mozart, maybe?
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Bach?
- No, Pop. Dance music.
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But not the same old stock
arrangements.
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Freestyle, so you can improvise,
so you can express yourself
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What about high school, Benny?
You still got two years yet
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You don't learn about music in high school, Pop
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And that's what I want to do
play music
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But you learn other things, Benny.
Those things are important too
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Not for me.
There's only one thing that's important
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Are you sure this is what you want to do?
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I was all set to go.
They paid the fare and everything.
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Only ...
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Only what?
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I need a tuxedo.
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So that's it.
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A tuxedo, hm?
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Alright Benny, you're going to get one.
- But, Pop...
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I talked to Mr. Strauss today.
He's got for me next week a job for sure
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As soon as I start to working...
- But a tuxedo costs a lot of money
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No never you mind what it costs.
- You've got so many other things...
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Never mind, never mind, Benny.
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All these years
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you wanted lot's of things like other boys,
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roller skates, a baseball glove.
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Never could I get them for you
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This time, for once,
I'm going to get you what you want.
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As soon as I get my job
you'll get your tuxedo.
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Couldn't the sleeves be shortened?
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Sure, we could shorten the sleeves now.
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00:18:21,024 --> 00:18:24,427
But Benny, next year when you
will need them a little longer
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there'll be a crease here
what you can never get out.
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'Ben Pollack and his Californians'
Well, what happened?
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I'm sorry Ben I was meeting the train
It was five hours late.
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And where's Goodman?
- I'm Goodman.
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You?
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Alright fellas, 'Waiting for Katie.'
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One, two...
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What's the idea?
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We aren't opeing at the Neopolitan until tomorrow night.
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Yeah, I know.
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00:20:49,257 --> 00:20:51,890
Well aren't we pretty dressy
just to arrive in Chicago?
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oh, Mom wrote me. They're having a little
party for me. You know, just the family.
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mhmm and you always wear black tie
at your family parties?
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Pop gave me this tux.
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I just want to show him I've grown into it.
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What is it Harry?
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It's Pop Benny.
There was an accident.
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On his way over here
He was crossing the street
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You mean just now?
- Just an hour ago.
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By the time we got him to the hospital...
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Does Mom know?
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Benny
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He was so excited that you're coming.
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So was I Mom.
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Oh, and he never saw you
how you're all grown up a man already
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'Neopolitan Cafe.'
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You sure this is the right place?
- Of course
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But those were gangsters.
- Nonsense.
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My name is John Hammond.
Ben Pollack left a reservation for me.
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John this is a dive
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It's a speakeasy.
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John, I'd like you to meet Benny Goodman.
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Well hello, I've been wanting to meet you
- Nice to meet you.
243
00:23:36,161 --> 00:23:38,362
This is my sister Alice.
- How do you do?
244
00:23:38,462 --> 00:23:40,163
Sit down
245
00:23:40,263 --> 00:23:43,564
Ben, the reason I wanted to see you
I got a long distance call from Willard Alexander.
246
00:23:43,664 --> 00:23:46,398
He's got a spot for a hot band
the Club 50.
247
00:23:46,497 --> 00:23:48,900
How would you like to play in New York?
- A New York date?
248
00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:51,799
Yeah Ben that's the chance we've been
waiting for, to play our style again
249
00:23:51,899 --> 00:23:54,801
But hot stuff doesn't
seem to go over
250
00:23:54,901 --> 00:23:58,331
We laid a long line of eggs
all the way from California
251
00:23:58,431 --> 00:24:00,599
That's why we're sticking
to stock arrangements.
252
00:24:00,700 --> 00:24:04,469
But Ben.
- Well, maybe this is our chance.
253
00:24:04,568 --> 00:24:06,870
Exactly. Let's call him right now
254
00:24:06,970 --> 00:24:09,872
Go ahead, before he changes his mind.
- Well, okay.
255
00:24:09,972 --> 00:24:11,970
Excuse us, please.
256
00:24:19,991 --> 00:24:24,004
We saw these men when we came in
They really look like gangsters.
257
00:24:24,104 --> 00:24:26,171
They are
258
00:24:26,271 --> 00:24:29,873
Don't you find it nerve wracking,
playing here?
259
00:24:29,973 --> 00:24:32,843
They don't bother us
They pay us very well.
260
00:24:32,943 --> 00:24:34,941
Why?
261
00:24:34,992 --> 00:24:37,075
Little Jake's girl likes our music.
262
00:24:37,175 --> 00:24:39,637
He owns the joint
263
00:24:45,964 --> 00:24:47,779
Your brother a booker?
264
00:24:47,879 --> 00:24:50,113
A booker?
You mean like at a racetrack?
265
00:24:50,213 --> 00:24:53,514
No, that's a bookie. Booker's a fella who
finds spots for bands
266
00:24:53,614 --> 00:24:57,848
That's how he makes his money
- Well, John's always trying to help bands
267
00:24:57,948 --> 00:25:01,175
But it always seems to cost him money.
268
00:25:09,702 --> 00:25:12,215
You live in Chicago?
269
00:25:12,315 --> 00:25:17,495
New York. I'm here for the opera
at Ravinia, staying with my aunt.
270
00:25:22,039 --> 00:25:26,153
Do you like hot music?
- Oh no, not at all.
271
00:25:26,253 --> 00:25:28,157
So what are you doing here?
272
00:25:28,257 --> 00:25:32,333
I just came to keep John out of trouble
273
00:25:33,641 --> 00:25:35,957
It worked. You got the date.
You're going to New York.
274
00:25:36,057 --> 00:25:39,115
No kidding?
- It's getting late John. I think we ought to leave.
275
00:25:39,202 --> 00:25:40,754
Good night
276
00:25:40,854 --> 00:25:44,091
Well, good luck fellas. See you tomorrow.
- Yes, se ya, John.
277
00:25:44,191 --> 00:25:47,027
Hey how 'bout that, Hammond has got us a date
at the Club 50 in New York.
278
00:25:47,127 --> 00:25:49,656
Yes but we've got a problem.
How are we gonna get outta here?
279
00:25:49,756 --> 00:25:52,492
Just tell him we're leaving that's all
It's a free country.
280
00:25:52,592 --> 00:25:55,029
Sure if little Jake gets sore
we'll never get out of here alive
281
00:25:55,129 --> 00:25:58,461
Well he wouldn't do anything like that
- What makes you think he wouldn't?
282
00:25:58,561 --> 00:26:02,228
Maybe if we played lousy for a few nights...
- nahh, they wouldn't know the difference.
283
00:26:02,328 --> 00:26:04,427
Could you talk to his girlfriend?
what's her name?
284
00:26:04,527 --> 00:26:07,816
You know what happened to the last guy
Jake saw talking to her
285
00:26:07,916 --> 00:26:12,496
The only thing to do is go talk to little Jake
Tell him the whole story and appeal to his better nature
286
00:26:12,596 --> 00:26:15,533
Yes, but who's gonna do it?
- Aren't you Ben?
287
00:26:15,633 --> 00:26:17,866
He'd say no
He hates my guts
288
00:26:17,966 --> 00:26:20,733
You actually saw Jake huh?
- Yeah, once. That was enough.
289
00:26:20,833 --> 00:26:23,499
I'll do it,
this is too good a chance to pass up
290
00:26:23,599 --> 00:26:26,767
You mean you're gonna see him now?
- Worst he can do is bump me off
291
00:26:26,867 --> 00:26:29,365
Well go in that door. Good luck, kid.
292
00:26:29,465 --> 00:26:31,463
Thanks.
293
00:26:35,256 --> 00:26:39,587
If I'm not back after next set
Notify my mother
294
00:26:46,258 --> 00:26:49,338
Where do you think you're going son?
- I wanted to see Jake.
295
00:26:49,437 --> 00:26:52,573
Oh, you did? and who are you?
- One of the boys in the band.
296
00:26:52,673 --> 00:26:57,342
The boss is very busy.
He don't have time to talk to no musicians.
297
00:26:57,441 --> 00:27:00,754
hmm, well maybe you better let him decide about that
298
00:27:05,429 --> 00:27:09,212
There's a fella here from the band,
says he says he wants to see the boss.
299
00:27:09,312 --> 00:27:12,114
What's your name?
- Benny Goodman.
300
00:27:13,331 --> 00:27:15,329
Okay.
301
00:27:27,700 --> 00:27:30,780
Here's the musician, boss.
- What do you want?
302
00:27:30,880 --> 00:27:33,116
Ben Pollack wanted me to talk to you.
303
00:27:33,216 --> 00:27:36,086
Why he didn't come himself?
304
00:27:36,186 --> 00:27:39,668
He was afraid.
- Why'd he send you?
305
00:27:40,037 --> 00:27:41,953
He didn't,
I volunteered.
306
00:27:42,053 --> 00:27:47,488
You don't know me and I figured
you wouldn't bump me off so quick
307
00:27:49,372 --> 00:27:51,370
I hope I'm right.
308
00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:58,358
Well, what's your problem, son?
309
00:27:58,474 --> 00:28:00,390
Well we've been offered a job in New York.
310
00:28:00,490 --> 00:28:03,790
It's a great break for us
and, ah, we want to go.
311
00:28:03,890 --> 00:28:06,192
What's the matter?
Don't you like it here?
312
00:28:06,292 --> 00:28:08,227
Oh yeah, yeah sure like it fine
313
00:28:08,326 --> 00:28:14,356
Why ain't got nuthin in New York we ain't got
You'd be making a big mistake
314
00:28:14,478 --> 00:28:18,293
Hey, you look familiar to me.
Benny Goodman.
315
00:28:18,393 --> 00:28:20,392
I heard that name too
316
00:28:20,444 --> 00:28:22,458
No, you must have me mixed up
with somebody else.
317
00:28:22,558 --> 00:28:26,525
I play the clarinet. It's all I've ever done
ever since I was a kid
318
00:28:26,625 --> 00:28:29,375
Did you live on Francisco Avenue?
319
00:28:31,215 --> 00:28:33,362
Oh yes, I did
320
00:28:33,462 --> 00:28:38,219
I thought so
You used to play shinny without no skates
321
00:28:39,917 --> 00:28:43,145
You're Jake Primo.
You used to throw rocks at me
322
00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:50,400
Yeah, ha ha ha
I've come a long way since then ain't I?
323
00:28:51,519 --> 00:28:54,566
Yeah. Oh yes, a very long way.
324
00:28:54,666 --> 00:28:58,735
So you guys want to goto New York
and play for them Broadway weisenheimers eh?
325
00:28:58,835 --> 00:29:00,968
The sides, boss?
- Yeah
326
00:29:01,068 --> 00:29:03,786
Sammy, take care of the boys in the band
327
00:29:15,025 --> 00:29:17,942
Well?
- How did he take it?
328
00:29:18,042 --> 00:29:21,864
I don't know. All he said was
'Take care of the boys'
329
00:29:24,761 --> 00:29:26,874
What's this?
- A farewell party.
330
00:29:26,974 --> 00:29:29,608
Good luck and best wishes from the boss.
331
00:29:29,708 --> 00:29:32,510
Yes, sir.
- New York, here we come
332
00:29:37,030 --> 00:29:41,463
'Trombone Club Teddy Wilson at the Piano.'
333
00:29:46,132 --> 00:29:48,131
Evening.
334
00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:52,432
Hi
335
00:29:54,433 --> 00:29:55,648
Hi, Benny.
336
00:29:55,748 --> 00:29:57,746
Hi. Excuse me.
337
00:29:58,868 --> 00:30:00,982
Sit down
- Thanks John. Hi, Gene.
338
00:30:01,082 --> 00:30:05,753
This is my sister Alice.
- Hello I'm Benny Goodman.
339
00:30:06,436 --> 00:30:10,004
Hey Teddy's terrific isn't he?
- Oh, great.
340
00:30:11,171 --> 00:30:13,464
Do you like hot music
341
00:30:14,172 --> 00:30:17,853
Oh no, not at all.
- Then what are you doing here?
342
00:30:17,953 --> 00:30:21,775
I just came to keep John
out of trouble
343
00:30:22,041 --> 00:30:24,039
Say, didn't we ahh...
344
00:30:24,941 --> 00:30:26,940
No, I guess not
345
00:30:33,776 --> 00:30:36,226
Hi, Benny. Keepin' busy?
- A few record dates, Ted.
346
00:30:36,326 --> 00:30:38,693
Can't live off them
- You should have stuck with Pollack.
347
00:30:38,794 --> 00:30:41,193
He died here in New York,
but he's doing alright on the road
348
00:30:41,293 --> 00:30:43,526
Yeah, playing those same old
stock arrangements.
349
00:30:43,626 --> 00:30:46,225
I hear Kel Murray is after you Benny
offered you real dough
350
00:30:46,325 --> 00:30:48,960
I turned him down Gene.
- Turned him down? Why?
351
00:30:49,060 --> 00:30:50,997
Same reason I left Ben Pollack.
352
00:30:51,097 --> 00:30:54,362
I want a band that plays hot music
that really takes off
353
00:30:54,462 --> 00:30:57,629
and where would it play? There's no place
outside Harlem for a band like that
354
00:30:57,729 --> 00:31:00,192
Yeah, like Fletcher Henderson always says:
355
00:31:00,292 --> 00:31:03,249
'Hot bands are cold turkey in this town'
356
00:31:03,349 --> 00:31:05,665
I don't know about that
It's never been tried.
357
00:31:05,765 --> 00:31:08,261
Never been tried?
What about Pollack and the others?
358
00:31:08,361 --> 00:31:11,066
Not the way I mean
I have a few ideas.
359
00:31:11,165 --> 00:31:15,752
I don't know if they're crazy...
- What kind of ideas Benny?
360
00:31:16,586 --> 00:31:19,099
They're musical ideas.
I can't put them into words
361
00:31:19,198 --> 00:31:22,536
But when we get together in a
joint like this and jam
362
00:31:22,636 --> 00:31:24,599
The people come in and they sit down
and they listen.
363
00:31:24,699 --> 00:31:27,734
The reason they sit and listen,
is because that's the way we play.
364
00:31:27,834 --> 00:31:31,170
Oh sure, they love it.
just not enough of 'em
365
00:31:31,271 --> 00:31:34,971
Maybe if we played our kind of music
so they could dance instead of just listen
366
00:31:35,071 --> 00:31:39,157
You might have something Benny
- What are you aiming at? Get up a band of your own?
367
00:31:39,257 --> 00:31:40,674
Looks like I'd have to
368
00:31:40,774 --> 00:31:43,107
Be practical, Benny.
You wouldn't make a nickel
369
00:31:43,206 --> 00:31:46,575
What can you hope for?
A few recordings? A college prom maybe?
370
00:31:46,675 --> 00:31:50,460
Dance or not dance,
nobody wants this kind of music.
371
00:31:50,560 --> 00:31:53,107
I do.
- I know how you feel, but it's hopeless Benny
372
00:31:53,206 --> 00:31:55,240
It's a wild dream
Don't be that way
373
00:31:55,340 --> 00:31:58,476
I can't help the way I am
See ya later
374
00:31:58,576 --> 00:32:02,228
Oh, it's nice to have met you
375
00:32:03,797 --> 00:32:08,112
He's one of the greatest clarinetist in the business
and the stubbornist
376
00:32:08,212 --> 00:32:11,643
John, every hot musician isn't
another Paganini.
377
00:32:11,743 --> 00:32:13,513
As it happens, Benny is.
378
00:32:13,613 --> 00:32:15,612
Oh, come now
379
00:32:16,433 --> 00:32:18,695
Some day I'll prove it to you
380
00:32:20,334 --> 00:32:21,784
Well, I must say...
381
00:32:21,884 --> 00:32:25,301
Benny does have his own
strange kind of integrity
382
00:32:26,368 --> 00:32:28,767
I admire him for that.
383
00:32:36,838 --> 00:32:40,754
'Call Chicago operator #183'
384
00:32:40,854 --> 00:32:44,519
Hello. Harry?
Is something wrong?
385
00:32:44,619 --> 00:32:46,455
No, it's about Mom.
386
00:32:46,555 --> 00:32:50,986
What's the matter with Mom?
- It's her frame of mind, Benny.
387
00:32:51,085 --> 00:32:53,153
She's getting lower and lower
388
00:32:53,253 --> 00:32:55,321
There's nobody home now
except me and Irving
389
00:32:55,421 --> 00:32:59,023
She doesn't know what to do with hersel
I'm worried about her
390
00:32:59,122 --> 00:33:02,256
We thought maybe
she should go and live with Ida.
391
00:33:02,356 --> 00:33:05,159
No, Ida has her own family to take care of
392
00:33:05,225 --> 00:33:08,325
Maybe Mom needs a change Harry
Bring her to New York
393
00:33:08,425 --> 00:33:10,760
What about the money Benny?
394
00:33:10,860 --> 00:33:13,560
I'll wire it to you
We'll find an apartment some place
395
00:33:13,660 --> 00:33:15,200
You gotta job
396
00:33:16,100 --> 00:33:17,362
Yeah
397
00:33:17,800 --> 00:33:19,100
Look Benny
398
00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:22,295
Maybe you could find something for me
I'm playing a bull fiddle now you know
399
00:33:22,395 --> 00:33:25,150
Yeah sure don't worry Harry
Bring Mom and your bull fiddle
400
00:33:25,151 --> 00:33:26,695
come out as soon as you can eh?
401
00:33:26,696 --> 00:33:28,694
Okay. so long Benny.
402
00:33:28,746 --> 00:33:30,745
Alright
403
00:33:35,618 --> 00:33:37,616
Come in
404
00:33:38,318 --> 00:33:39,999
Hi, John.
- Hi, Benny.
405
00:33:40,098 --> 00:33:42,666
You remember Willard Alexander.
- Yeah. How are you?
406
00:33:42,766 --> 00:33:46,197
I just told Willard about your idea.
- What idea?
407
00:33:46,297 --> 00:33:49,203
About a new band. It sounds very exciting
I's like to hear more about it
408
00:33:49,303 --> 00:33:52,367
Some other time
Right nowt, it's just an idea.
409
00:33:52,467 --> 00:33:54,967
Is this stuff for the new band?
- Yes, some arrangements.
410
00:33:55,066 --> 00:33:58,134
I been talking to a couple young fellas named
Deane Kincaide and George Baseman
411
00:33:58,234 --> 00:34:01,302
and we got together
and worked out a few ideas
412
00:34:01,402 --> 00:34:04,605
You don't want to talk about?
- Some other time.
413
00:34:04,705 --> 00:34:06,838
For the time being I guess
I'll have to get a job
414
00:34:06,938 --> 00:34:11,006
A job that pays well.
With Kel Murray.
415
00:34:11,105 --> 00:34:12,475
Why? What happened?
416
00:34:12,575 --> 00:34:16,105
A whole lot of things. My family,
all sorts of complications
417
00:34:16,205 --> 00:34:18,808
Train fares,
and apartments,
418
00:34:18,908 --> 00:34:20,873
I guess for now
the band will have to wait.
419
00:34:20,973 --> 00:34:23,974
Whenever you're ready, just give me the word.
- Thanks, Willard.
420
00:34:24,073 --> 00:34:26,071
You been working on this, Benny?
421
00:34:26,124 --> 00:34:29,642
The Mozart concerto, yeah.
Professor Schoepp would be proud of me
422
00:34:29,742 --> 00:34:32,180
I wonder if you'd do me a favor, Benny?
- hmmm?
423
00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:34,844
You know my family has these
musical evenings at the house
424
00:34:34,945 --> 00:34:36,848
All classical stuff, of course.
425
00:34:36,948 --> 00:34:40,546
They're having one in a couple of weeks.
A small string group
426
00:34:40,646 --> 00:34:44,679
They've been wanting to do the ' Clarinet Concerto'
and I'm supposed to find a clarinetist.
427
00:34:44,779 --> 00:34:48,651
Why do you want me?
- I have my reasons.
428
00:34:48,751 --> 00:34:52,000
I'd have to have a couple of rehearsals
with the other musicians
429
00:34:52,001 --> 00:34:53,313
Oh, it isn't that formal
430
00:34:53,314 --> 00:34:57,219
Listen, if you'll do it, I'll invite some
of your friends too, for moral support
431
00:34:57,319 --> 00:34:59,348
I guess I need it.
432
00:34:59,448 --> 00:35:01,719
Is Alice gonna be there?
433
00:35:01,819 --> 00:35:05,726
Well, yes. Why?
- No reason. just wondering.
434
00:35:11,840 --> 00:35:13,852
This can't be it
This is a mansion.
435
00:35:13,952 --> 00:35:17,434
No, this is the house Mom.
Come on we're late
436
00:35:19,341 --> 00:35:21,290
I am Mr. Goodman.
- Second door on the right, sir.
437
00:35:21,390 --> 00:35:23,389
Thank you.
438
00:35:24,176 --> 00:35:27,336
Such a thing
People live here?
439
00:35:28,410 --> 00:35:31,326
This is a home?
- Sure. What do you think?
440
00:35:31,426 --> 00:35:33,425
I think it's a museum.
441
00:35:37,379 --> 00:35:39,377
Come on, Mom.
442
00:35:43,079 --> 00:35:45,362
That poor woman.
443
00:35:45,462 --> 00:35:47,627
What a poor woman?
444
00:35:47,727 --> 00:35:50,530
That every day has to dust this place.
445
00:35:50,630 --> 00:35:52,628
Come on
446
00:35:56,783 --> 00:35:59,233
Oh Benny, there you are.
- Hello John. Sorry we're late.
447
00:35:59,333 --> 00:36:01,666
Father, this is Benny Goodman.
- Pleased to meet you Mr. Hammond.
448
00:36:01,766 --> 00:36:04,167
How do you do Mr. Goodman, I'm so glad you could come
- Thank you.
449
00:36:04,267 --> 00:36:06,431
Now this is my mother and my brother Harry.
450
00:36:06,531 --> 00:36:08,801
Very happy to meet you
This is my cousin Mrs. Vanderbilt.
451
00:36:08,901 --> 00:36:10,465
How do you do, likewise
452
00:36:10,565 --> 00:36:13,768
You're playing my favorite concerto.
- Well thank you, It's mine too.
453
00:36:13,868 --> 00:36:16,602
Let's find a nice seat for you Mrs Goodman
How about over here?
454
00:36:16,702 --> 00:36:18,700
Thank you very much
455
00:36:18,783 --> 00:36:21,104
We're just about ready Benny
I'll be with you in a minute
456
00:36:21,204 --> 00:36:23,202
Right, John.
457
00:36:25,356 --> 00:36:28,070
Knock'em dead Ben.
- Play good Benny.
458
00:36:28,170 --> 00:36:30,419
I'll see you later.
459
00:36:32,024 --> 00:36:34,003
Well, hello there
- Hello
460
00:36:34,103 --> 00:36:37,571
Do you like classical music?
- Yes, very much.
461
00:36:37,671 --> 00:36:40,813
Well, I had no idea.
- I'm even going to play.
462
00:36:41,193 --> 00:36:43,192
You are?
- mm hmm
463
00:36:43,993 --> 00:36:46,290
Are you the Goodman?
- Yup
464
00:36:49,295 --> 00:36:50,712
Was this John's idea?
465
00:36:50,812 --> 00:36:52,810
Yes, he asked me.
466
00:36:54,963 --> 00:36:58,785
Where is he? I want to speak to him.
Excuse me
467
00:37:01,665 --> 00:37:04,515
John, this is outrageous.
I couldn't be more upset.
468
00:37:04,615 --> 00:37:06,014
Outrageous? What is?
469
00:37:06,114 --> 00:37:09,482
You're asking Benny Goodman to play
Don't you realize what you're doing?
470
00:37:09,582 --> 00:37:11,145
I know exactly what I'm doing.
471
00:37:11,245 --> 00:37:15,780
You and the rest of the family look down on these musicians
because they play in cabarets and dives
472
00:37:15,879 --> 00:37:19,313
This is as good a way as any to show you.
- You told Benny that's why you asked him?
473
00:37:19,413 --> 00:37:22,117
Does he know these other musicians
are professionals from the Philharmonic?
474
00:37:22,217 --> 00:37:25,018
He's used to playing with professionals.
Oh John, really.
475
00:37:25,118 --> 00:37:27,952
It is high time you got over
being such a musical snob Alice
476
00:37:28,052 --> 00:37:30,954
You're shocked that a hot musician
should come here and play Mozart.
477
00:37:31,054 --> 00:37:34,855
Not at all, I'm shocked that you could
expose a friend to such humiliation.
478
00:37:34,954 --> 00:37:37,254
Don't worry, Alice.
He's not going to be humiliated.
479
00:37:37,354 --> 00:37:40,852
Oh yes, he is.
I wish I could stop him
480
00:37:40,952 --> 00:37:42,985
Well, you can't.
481
00:37:43,086 --> 00:37:45,755
As a matter of fact
I'm going to get him started
482
00:37:45,854 --> 00:37:49,089
Looks like they're getting ready
- In a couple of minutes, boys.
483
00:37:49,189 --> 00:37:50,754
They are all from the Philharmonic you know...
484
00:37:50,853 --> 00:37:53,989
But this Mr. Goodman...
I have no idea where he comes from.
485
00:37:54,089 --> 00:37:57,724
He's from Chicago madam
He was a student of Professor Schoepp.
486
00:37:57,824 --> 00:38:00,642
Oh? Thank you very much.
487
00:38:05,946 --> 00:38:07,944
Thanks
488
00:38:09,414 --> 00:38:11,412
It's water!
489
00:38:12,314 --> 00:38:15,327
It's going to be awful for him Father,
I just know it
490
00:38:15,427 --> 00:38:17,960
Oh, I hope not.
With his mother here.
491
00:38:18,061 --> 00:38:20,364
His mother? Where?
492
00:38:20,464 --> 00:38:22,842
Just down there in the second row
493
00:38:31,285 --> 00:38:34,601
Mrs. Goodman? I'm Alice Hammond.
494
00:38:34,701 --> 00:38:37,209
Very pleased to meet you
495
00:38:42,421 --> 00:38:45,034
He doesn't seem very nervous, does he?
496
00:38:45,134 --> 00:38:47,004
No, he isn't.
497
00:38:47,104 --> 00:38:51,005
I was just saying to Harry,
if only his father could be here
498
00:38:51,105 --> 00:38:54,079
when Benny is playing good music.
499
00:42:01,099 --> 00:42:02,847
Good for you, Benny.
- Thanks, John.
500
00:42:02,947 --> 00:42:05,215
Let's get you something to eat
- you bet
501
00:42:05,315 --> 00:42:07,683
Nice going, Benny.
- Real nice going, bud.
502
00:42:07,783 --> 00:42:10,746
Oh Mr. Goodman, I've never heard
the rondo played better.
503
00:42:10,846 --> 00:42:14,158
Yeah he's a mean man
with that licorice stick.
504
00:42:14,969 --> 00:42:16,947
Benny, I thought you were in the groove tonight
505
00:42:17,047 --> 00:42:21,271
Did you really?
I thought he played brilliantly.
506
00:42:21,371 --> 00:42:23,220
Thank you.
507
00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:26,653
I guess maybe we gotta learn some lingo
- yeah
508
00:42:26,753 --> 00:42:29,251
Mr. Goodman. - Yes
May I speak to you for a moment?
509
00:42:29,351 --> 00:42:31,349
Certainly.
510
00:42:33,073 --> 00:42:35,288
I owe you an apology.
511
00:42:35,388 --> 00:42:37,689
Apology?
What for?
512
00:42:37,789 --> 00:42:41,220
When you told me you were going to play,
I was quite upset.
513
00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:44,591
As a matter of fact, I told John that I thought
of him for asking you
514
00:42:44,690 --> 00:42:46,689
You did? Why?
515
00:42:47,876 --> 00:42:51,592
To be honest, I thought it
would be very embarrassing for us
516
00:42:51,691 --> 00:42:53,985
and humiliating for you.
517
00:42:55,678 --> 00:42:58,567
Is that why you went and sat with Mom?
518
00:42:59,712 --> 00:43:01,258
Yes.
519
00:43:01,358 --> 00:43:03,527
Well, that was real thoughtful of you.
520
00:43:03,626 --> 00:43:06,463
You fascinate me.
Anyone who can play as well as you
521
00:43:06,563 --> 00:43:09,498
devoting himself to that strange and unpopular
popular music.
522
00:43:09,597 --> 00:43:12,432
I don't understand it
- You don't understand the music.
523
00:43:12,532 --> 00:43:14,445
You are perfectly right.
- Have you ever tried?
524
00:43:14,545 --> 00:43:16,350
Of course I've tried
It just sounds loud
525
00:43:16,351 --> 00:43:17,930
So do a lot of symphonies
526
00:43:17,931 --> 00:43:22,132
But there's nothing simple about it
or melodic like chamber music.
527
00:43:22,232 --> 00:43:26,569
It can be, sometime I'd like to show you
If you'll listen
528
00:43:26,668 --> 00:43:28,000
Of course I will.
529
00:43:28,001 --> 00:43:31,197
I'm not that much of a musical snob
in spite of what John said
530
00:43:31,198 --> 00:43:34,800
John says your idea of a musician,
is a guy who plays in Carnegie Hall.
531
00:43:34,900 --> 00:43:37,873
That's right
You are the exception.
532
00:43:38,755 --> 00:43:40,334
You are quite eloquent,
aren't you?
533
00:43:40,434 --> 00:43:43,603
Huh?
Nobody ever called me that before
534
00:43:43,703 --> 00:43:48,375
Oh, with music, not words.
- Oh, I see what you mean.
535
00:43:49,024 --> 00:43:50,941
You fooled me completely
536
00:43:51,041 --> 00:43:53,758
You ah, look and act so calm and quiet
537
00:43:54,824 --> 00:43:58,137
then all of this emotion
comes pouring out
538
00:43:58,659 --> 00:44:01,548
I can't remember when I've been so moved
539
00:44:02,494 --> 00:44:04,957
That wasn't me, that was Mozart
540
00:44:22,032 --> 00:44:24,623
Why that's Benny Goodman.
541
00:44:42,602 --> 00:44:44,783
Hey, who'd you say that was?
- Benny Goodman.
542
00:44:44,883 --> 00:44:49,809
He's a clarinet player. Plays with dance bands.
He's a friend of Johns
543
00:44:54,605 --> 00:44:57,685
I can't believe it.
Benny with a band like this
544
00:44:57,785 --> 00:45:00,454
You said he play with dance bands
and that's exactly what he's doing
545
00:45:00,554 --> 00:45:03,653
Oh, You don't understand.
- I certainly don't.
546
00:45:03,753 --> 00:45:06,287
Hello, Alice.
- Hello, Benny.
547
00:45:06,387 --> 00:45:08,554
Roger Gillespe, Benny Goodman.
- Hello - How do you do.
548
00:45:08,654 --> 00:45:12,542
Won't you sit down?
- No thanks. I don't have time anyway
549
00:45:12,642 --> 00:45:15,655
I'm disappointed in you
- Disappointed? Why?
550
00:45:15,755 --> 00:45:20,172
This is the kind of music
you don't like, isn't it?
551
00:45:20,278 --> 00:45:22,276
It sure is
552
00:45:23,246 --> 00:45:27,746
Well, I expected you
to stick to your convictions
553
00:45:27,846 --> 00:45:30,676
My convictions haven't changed.
554
00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:35,962
Well, I'm afraid you hurt his feelings
555
00:45:36,062 --> 00:45:38,311
I'm sure I did
556
00:45:50,484 --> 00:45:52,530
As I was saying ...
557
00:45:52,630 --> 00:45:54,642
I'm sorry.
558
00:46:02,055 --> 00:46:04,078
Your friend is late.
559
00:46:11,656 --> 00:46:14,543
Are you quite ready, Mr. Goodman?
560
00:46:15,991 --> 00:46:18,604
I'm not in the habit of waiting for musicians
561
00:46:18,704 --> 00:46:21,007
Nobody is indispensable you know
562
00:46:21,107 --> 00:46:24,172
I'm warning you,
don't let it happen again
563
00:46:24,272 --> 00:46:26,395
It won't
564
00:46:30,394 --> 00:46:33,109
Why, he's walking out on him
565
00:46:33,209 --> 00:46:35,375
Yes, he is
566
00:46:35,474 --> 00:46:38,312
I feel terrible
- Why?
567
00:46:38,412 --> 00:46:41,979
He had a job,
Now all he has are his convictions
568
00:46:42,596 --> 00:46:45,144
I'm afraid I'm to blame.
569
00:46:54,866 --> 00:46:57,782
'NBC Lining Up New Bands
for New Dance Program.'
570
00:47:08,103 --> 00:47:10,614
Excuse me. Would you mind
turning to page 24?
571
00:47:10,714 --> 00:47:12,713
It's very important.
572
00:47:58,947 --> 00:48:01,196
Hey, it sounds good.
573
00:48:01,296 --> 00:48:04,997
Look fellas, we could play together
all the time, play the way we want.
574
00:48:05,097 --> 00:48:08,832
That's really why I asked you to come
- What are you talking about?
575
00:48:08,932 --> 00:48:11,529
I mean getting up our own band
- Oh, It's hopeless, Benny.
576
00:48:11,629 --> 00:48:14,365
Well, I know it's a long shot
but we've got a chance for an audition
577
00:48:14,465 --> 00:48:17,835
NBC is looking for a swing band, and
I had Willard talk to those fellas
578
00:48:17,935 --> 00:48:20,700
He convinced them I could get up
a band that would really be different
579
00:48:20,800 --> 00:48:24,432
They'll come and listen to us.
If they like us, they'll give us an audition
580
00:48:24,532 --> 00:48:27,498
You mean, this'd only be an
audition for a audition?
581
00:48:27,598 --> 00:48:31,134
Benny, don't be that way
- How you gonna do it Benny?
582
00:48:31,234 --> 00:48:34,801
This is how. I've had
Deane Kincaide and George Baseman
583
00:48:34,902 --> 00:48:36,968
work out some special arrangements.
584
00:48:37,068 --> 00:48:40,035
They knew what I was after
and they gave it to me.
585
00:48:40,135 --> 00:48:45,570
They've given us plenty of elbow room
to improvise and work out our own licks
586
00:48:46,725 --> 00:48:48,608
Well, how about it fellas?
587
00:48:48,708 --> 00:48:50,738
It looks pretty good.
588
00:48:50,838 --> 00:48:54,507
I'm with you, Benny.
- Alright - Me too - okay
589
00:48:54,607 --> 00:48:56,650
Alright, let's get to work.
590
00:48:57,728 --> 00:49:01,241
I got only one suggestion to make Benny.
591
00:49:01,340 --> 00:49:04,441
If you're gonna be a band leader,
you oughta change your name.
592
00:49:04,541 --> 00:49:05,575
Why?
593
00:49:05,675 --> 00:49:08,545
Who's gonna remember a name
like 'Benny Goodman'?
594
00:49:08,645 --> 00:49:11,562
'Let's Dance.'
595
00:49:17,631 --> 00:49:21,312
This was 'Valse Brillante',
played by Kel Murray and his orchestra.
596
00:49:21,412 --> 00:49:24,131
Fine music in an old tradition.
597
00:49:28,001 --> 00:49:31,148
Now we've got a brand new band,
with a brand new style.
598
00:49:31,248 --> 00:49:36,514
So thank you Kel Murray, and welcome
Benny Goodman and his orchestra.
599
00:51:13,759 --> 00:51:14,905
Where to, boss?
600
00:51:15,005 --> 00:51:17,978
Anyplace, Ed I just wanna listen.
601
00:51:50,700 --> 00:51:53,482
And that concludes our program for the night
602
00:51:53,582 --> 00:51:57,829
We hope you'll be with us again
same time next Saturday.
603
00:52:04,000 --> 00:52:05,700
Benny Goodman
- Yeah
604
00:52:05,737 --> 00:52:09,283
I heard your music on the radio tonight
and I came down to congratulate you.
605
00:52:09,383 --> 00:52:12,484
Thank you.
- I'm Fletcher Henderson.
606
00:52:12,584 --> 00:52:15,320
Mr. Henderson, I can't tell
you what this means to me.
607
00:52:15,420 --> 00:52:18,953
We've listened to your records since we
were kids. Your band's tops with us.
608
00:52:19,053 --> 00:52:21,788
We've been playing for 15 years.
609
00:52:21,888 --> 00:52:25,089
We had good times and bad,
but we never made it
610
00:52:25,188 --> 00:52:27,423
I was beginning to think no one ever would
611
00:52:27,523 --> 00:52:30,324
Then I heard you boys tonight.
I think you stand a chance.
612
00:52:30,424 --> 00:52:31,657
Do ya?
613
00:52:31,757 --> 00:52:33,822
You boys have the real feeling
614
00:52:33,922 --> 00:52:36,422
like Oliver, Dodds, and Louis,
615
00:52:36,522 --> 00:52:38,624
all the boys from New Orleans.
616
00:52:38,724 --> 00:52:41,757
But you got something different,
something new
617
00:52:41,857 --> 00:52:43,761
That's why I think you might make it
618
00:52:43,861 --> 00:52:47,343
And I want to help
- Do you mean that?
619
00:52:48,080 --> 00:52:51,626
If you could use some arrangements,
I could use the money.
620
00:52:51,726 --> 00:52:54,693
Wonderful !
Gee this is a real break
621
00:52:54,793 --> 00:52:57,259
And now, a new Fletcher Henderson arrangement
622
00:52:57,360 --> 00:52:59,738
'Stompin at the Savoy'.
623
00:53:20,687 --> 00:53:23,745
'Eastern Time.'
624
00:53:31,456 --> 00:53:36,116
'Central Time.'
625
00:53:43,359 --> 00:53:47,725
'Mountain Time.'
626
00:53:51,528 --> 00:53:55,120
'Pikes Peak Chalet.'
627
00:53:59,363 --> 00:54:03,228
'Pacific Time.'
628
00:54:06,230 --> 00:54:08,493
'Southern California.'
629
00:54:36,838 --> 00:54:39,918
Thank you, Benny Goodman
That's all folks.
630
00:54:40,018 --> 00:54:43,254
Let's dance again next week,
same time, same station.
631
00:54:43,354 --> 00:54:44,953
Well, how'd we sound?
632
00:54:45,053 --> 00:54:47,288
Oh, great Benny, great
633
00:54:47,388 --> 00:54:49,055
What's the matter Willard?
634
00:54:49,154 --> 00:54:52,890
Well, we're finished in three weeks.
They're not picking up our option
635
00:54:52,990 --> 00:54:54,824
They're not?
- Why not?
636
00:54:54,924 --> 00:54:56,522
There's a shut down at the factory
637
00:54:56,622 --> 00:54:58,891
They're not making any biscuits
so they don't want to sell any
638
00:54:58,991 --> 00:55:01,258
Well, that's it then, I knew it
639
00:55:01,358 --> 00:55:04,592
Just when we ere going good
No more Goodman band
640
00:55:04,692 --> 00:55:07,189
Not necessarily.
We still have a fighting chance.
641
00:55:07,289 --> 00:55:08,662
How? What next?
642
00:55:08,762 --> 00:55:11,825
Well, these broadcasts have stirred up some
interest, especially out west.
643
00:55:11,925 --> 00:55:14,363
I've had some enquiries
We might be able to book a tour
644
00:55:14,463 --> 00:55:16,993
Starting when?
- Couple of months, maybe.
645
00:55:17,092 --> 00:55:20,396
That's alright, we're just getting started
We could use a little more work, more rehearsal
646
00:55:20,496 --> 00:55:22,200
Sure that's fine,
there's only one question Benny.
647
00:55:22,300 --> 00:55:25,000
- Yeah
How we gonna eat?
648
00:55:29,249 --> 00:55:31,965
People always tell me how much musicians drink
649
00:55:32,064 --> 00:55:34,264
But you boys, all you do is eat
650
00:55:34,364 --> 00:55:36,700
I'll bet you'll be glad to get rid of us
- Not at all.
651
00:55:36,800 --> 00:55:40,466
It seems like old times. A whole lot
of children around the house to feed.
652
00:55:40,566 --> 00:55:43,132
Do you always feed them this well?
- No, not always.
653
00:55:43,232 --> 00:55:47,224
And they didn't help out like you boys
Some of them were only babies.
654
00:55:48,655 --> 00:55:51,369
Thanks. Will you will be
glad to get back to work?
655
00:55:51,469 --> 00:55:52,200
Back to work?
656
00:55:52,201 --> 00:55:55,735
You don't know Benny, he's been rehearsing
us four or five hours a day.
657
00:55:55,736 --> 00:55:57,735
Are you a hard taskmaster, Benny?
658
00:55:57,835 --> 00:56:00,206
Well, if you want to be good,
you gotta work at it
659
00:56:00,306 --> 00:56:03,658
I'll say this for him,
he's hardest on himself
660
00:56:06,400 --> 00:56:07,925
Hi !
661
00:56:07,926 --> 00:56:09,606
Good to see you.
- How are you?
662
00:56:09,706 --> 00:56:12,874
Good evening. Good evening
- Nice to see you.
663
00:56:12,974 --> 00:56:14,675
Thank you.
You know everybody, no?
664
00:56:14,775 --> 00:56:17,454
Yes, yes. hello Teddy.
665
00:56:19,028 --> 00:56:21,276
oh come on, boys.
I've got some your favorite pudding.
666
00:56:21,376 --> 00:56:22,942
Wonderful.
- Hello.
667
00:56:23,041 --> 00:56:25,243
Hello. What are you doing here?
668
00:56:25,343 --> 00:56:28,578
I asked John to bring me.
- You did?
669
00:56:28,678 --> 00:56:33,547
Yes, I wanted to see what one of
your musical evenings was like
670
00:56:33,647 --> 00:56:35,994
Also, I wanted to see you.
671
00:56:37,632 --> 00:56:39,630
Would you like to sit down?
672
00:56:41,900 --> 00:56:44,411
You know we're leaving?
673
00:56:44,511 --> 00:56:48,012
Yes, I do know.
How long will you be gone?
674
00:56:48,112 --> 00:56:51,113
Well, we're set for some one night stands
that'll take us to Denver.
675
00:56:51,213 --> 00:56:54,248
We're gonna be at Elitch's Gardens
there for four weeks.
676
00:56:54,348 --> 00:56:58,253
Then in August, we're going to
the Palomar in Los Angeles.
677
00:56:58,353 --> 00:57:00,416
ah, it'll be four or five months.
678
00:57:00,516 --> 00:57:02,515
Five months?
679
00:57:04,338 --> 00:57:06,336
I'm going to miss you Benny.
680
00:57:07,406 --> 00:57:09,404
Do you mean that?
681
00:57:09,463 --> 00:57:11,462
Yes, I do.
682
00:57:13,973 --> 00:57:15,891
I was hoping you'd call me.
683
00:57:15,990 --> 00:57:18,770
I wanted to. Only...
- Only what?
684
00:57:19,741 --> 00:57:23,023
Well, you don't go around with jazz musicians...
685
00:57:23,123 --> 00:57:26,526
No, I don't go around with
doctors or lawyers either
686
00:57:26,626 --> 00:57:29,769
I go around with people,
people I like.
687
00:57:31,611 --> 00:57:33,735
I never know how to take you
688
00:57:33,796 --> 00:57:35,794
You don't?
689
00:57:37,546 --> 00:57:41,491
Well, we have a terrible time
understanding each other, don't we?
690
00:57:41,591 --> 00:57:43,896
Well, I don't know. In some ways, we...
691
00:57:43,995 --> 00:57:48,412
and yet, we can't help
being attracted to each other.
692
00:57:49,215 --> 00:57:50,463
Why?
693
00:57:50,563 --> 00:57:52,998
Maybe it's because we're so different.
694
00:57:53,098 --> 00:57:56,999
We couldn't be more different could we.
- I don't know how.
695
00:57:57,099 --> 00:58:01,483
Music, family, personality.
It's funny, isn't it?
696
00:58:02,818 --> 00:58:04,667
No. No, it's not funny.
697
00:58:04,767 --> 00:58:08,845
It's strange and confusing ...
698
00:58:11,919 --> 00:58:14,977
I wish I could tell you how I ...
699
00:58:15,354 --> 00:58:19,651
Do me a favor will you Alice?
Will you just sit right here and listen?
700
00:58:22,490 --> 00:58:25,081
E flat Ted. Okay, Gene?
701
00:59:16,535 --> 00:59:20,000
She's nice, isn't she Mom?
- Nice? Who is nice?
702
00:59:20,010 --> 00:59:24,584
Alice !
Oh yes, she's fine for a high society girl
703
00:59:24,684 --> 00:59:28,626
No frills, no nonsense, just like anybody else
704
00:59:32,072 --> 00:59:35,456
But Harry, I have a terrible sinking
feeling in my stomach.
705
00:59:35,556 --> 00:59:38,017
What's the matter Mom?
- It's Alice.
706
00:59:38,117 --> 00:59:40,751
I'm afraid she's falling in love with Benny.
707
00:59:41,774 --> 00:59:43,690
But Mom, I thought you liked her?
708
00:59:43,790 --> 00:59:46,191
I might like the Queen Of England too
if I met her
709
00:59:46,291 --> 00:59:49,300
But God forbid she should
marry my Benny.
710
01:00:24,375 --> 01:00:26,988
Benny, that was wonderful.
I loved it
711
01:00:27,088 --> 01:00:31,759
It was beautiful. It was like - like,
spontaneous Mozart
712
01:00:32,375 --> 01:00:35,007
That wasn't Mozart. That was me.
713
01:00:37,442 --> 01:00:41,931
'Ohio Pavilion - Columbus' Finest
Dining and Dancing'
714
01:01:06,709 --> 01:01:08,389
What's this?
715
01:01:08,489 --> 01:01:11,020
Oh, this is something new
we're introducing on the tour
716
01:01:11,120 --> 01:01:13,118
The Benny Goodman Trio.
717
01:01:13,202 --> 01:01:14,990
What kind of a deal is that?
718
01:01:15,090 --> 01:01:18,924
Look my friend, I'm paying for a full band
and I intend to get it.
719
01:01:19,024 --> 01:01:20,764
You've got the whole band Mr McCatchie,
720
01:01:20,864 --> 01:01:21,689
this is something extra
721
01:01:21,788 --> 01:01:26,798
Extra nothing. Eleven fellas
sitting there not making a sound.
722
01:01:45,808 --> 01:01:49,900
'Benny Goodman and his Orchestra.'
723
01:01:52,808 --> 01:01:54,724
Hey, is this the Goodman Orchestra?
- That's right
724
01:01:54,824 --> 01:01:58,388
Great, great, I'm Joe Goldcrown,
the manager. Proud to have you here.
725
01:01:58,488 --> 01:02:00,986
I heard you on the Let's Dance
program You were great..
726
01:02:01,086 --> 01:02:03,491
Thanks
- Let me tell you something
727
01:02:03,591 --> 01:02:07,242
You boys play the best waltzes
I ever heard.
728
01:02:10,475 --> 01:02:14,551
This is going to be a great night too
I just have a feeling.
729
01:02:19,275 --> 01:02:23,191
'Elitch's Garden
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra.'
730
01:03:29,542 --> 01:03:31,991
What do you call that song?
Has it got a name?
731
01:03:32,091 --> 01:03:33,653
Yeah
'Down South Camp Meeting'
732
01:03:33,753 --> 01:03:36,355
Don't you boys play any tangos?
733
01:03:36,455 --> 01:03:38,453
No we don't Mr. Clark.
734
01:03:38,506 --> 01:03:41,790
How about some comedy numbers?
Don't you have funny hats?
735
01:03:41,890 --> 01:03:44,622
No, we do not.
- There's a fella down at the casino
736
01:03:44,722 --> 01:03:48,423
He;s got gold derbys, trick hats,
musical saws, real good stuff.
737
01:03:48,523 --> 01:03:51,155
And he's grabbing all the business
738
01:03:51,255 --> 01:03:53,000
I'm sorry Mr.Clark,
you're not looking for a band
739
01:03:53,001 --> 01:03:55,600
You're looking for a three ring circus
740
01:03:55,897 --> 01:03:59,258
'Palomar Ballroom.'
741
01:03:59,358 --> 01:04:03,090
'Tonight Only
B. Goodman and his Orchestra.'
742
01:04:03,190 --> 01:04:05,600
Now look here, this the the rawest
deal I ever heard of Mr. Stewart
743
01:04:05,601 --> 01:04:07,319
You cant expect a band
to play for one night
744
01:04:07,320 --> 01:04:09,224
One night's better than nothing isn't it?
745
01:04:09,324 --> 01:04:11,257
No it's worse. If we're not
good enough to play, we ..
746
01:04:11,357 --> 01:04:14,258
Look Mr. Goodman, you signed a contract
with me and I'm gonna hold you to it
747
01:04:14,358 --> 01:04:18,055
We get a nice crowd in here on Saturday night
no matter what band we have
748
01:04:18,155 --> 01:04:22,808
I can't get Dennis until Monday night
and, I need a band
749
01:04:22,908 --> 01:04:24,906
Suppose we refuse?
750
01:04:24,965 --> 01:04:27,021
We're hooked Benny, and he knows it
He's got us over a barrel
751
01:04:27,121 --> 01:04:28,525
Don't make a heavy out of me boys
752
01:04:28,624 --> 01:04:31,350
I don't decide which band is a draw
and which one isn't
753
01:04:31,351 --> 01:04:32,685
The public does
754
01:04:32,686 --> 01:04:35,821
They either like you, or they dont
- You've decided they don't
755
01:04:35,921 --> 01:04:39,223
Oh, who are we kidding
I talked to Clark in Denver.
756
01:04:39,323 --> 01:04:41,819
He wouldn't let us play our own numbers
- Yeah so he told me
757
01:04:41,919 --> 01:04:46,325
He's no fool and neither am I
I'm not going to either
758
01:04:46,425 --> 01:04:50,331
What time do we start?
- The doors open at 8
759
01:05:02,608 --> 01:05:04,901
Hello, Alice.
- Hello, Willard.
760
01:05:07,741 --> 01:05:10,287
Well, this is our last night fellas
761
01:05:10,387 --> 01:05:13,988
We got together so we can play our kind
of music and so far nobody's let us
762
01:05:14,088 --> 01:05:16,890
Well, we're going to play it tonight
whether they like it or not.
763
01:05:16,990 --> 01:05:19,000
We're gonna do all our big numbers
right on down the line
764
01:05:19,200 --> 01:07:21,140
We'll start with
'One O'Clock Jump'
765
01:07:30,141 --> 01:07:33,057
Why are they just standing there?
What's happened?
766
01:07:33,157 --> 01:07:36,214
It's got me. I've never seen this
happen before on a dance floor.
767
01:07:36,875 --> 01:07:40,696
But they're just standing,
They're not dancing
768
01:09:05,541 --> 01:09:06,687
What happened?
769
01:09:06,787 --> 01:09:10,556
Happened? The kids is going crazy over this band.
You've hit the jackpot, boss.
770
01:09:10,656 --> 01:09:12,654
Well, I'll be !
771
01:09:55,075 --> 01:09:59,151
I can't do this all night
I'm getting writer's cramp. okay
772
01:10:01,407 --> 01:10:03,520
Thank you.
- Just one more Mr. Goodman?
773
01:10:03,620 --> 01:10:05,618
Okay.
774
01:10:07,075 --> 01:10:08,822
Oh I guess they're closing up kids
I'm sorry
775
01:10:08,922 --> 01:10:11,385
Gee Benny we waited all this time
- I have all your records Mr. Goodman
776
01:10:11,485 --> 01:10:13,750
I'll catch you outside.
- Come on, kids. It's getting late.
777
01:10:13,850 --> 01:10:17,586
I'll be out in a minute.
- Come on, kids. Let's go.
778
01:10:29,241 --> 01:10:31,158
Hi - I tried to get over
to you after the first set
779
01:10:31,257 --> 01:10:33,191
I know. That's alright
780
01:10:33,291 --> 01:10:36,433
You must be exhausted.
- Yeah pretty much
781
01:10:38,075 --> 01:10:39,586
Wow, what a night.
782
01:10:39,686 --> 01:10:41,990
It couldn't have been more wonderful.
783
01:10:42,090 --> 01:10:44,356
How do you explain that?
I mean what happened?
784
01:10:44,456 --> 01:10:46,587
I guess the kids must have
heard the 'Let's Dance' program
785
01:10:46,687 --> 01:10:49,057
It's three hours earlier out here.
786
01:10:49,157 --> 01:10:51,091
Lot of them said they had our
records too
787
01:10:51,190 --> 01:10:54,422
They were waiting for us
only we didn't know it
788
01:10:54,522 --> 01:10:56,924
But what are you doing here in L.A.anyway?
789
01:10:57,024 --> 01:10:59,322
Well, I heard what happened on your tour.
790
01:10:59,422 --> 01:11:02,088
Willard said he was afraid that
the band might break up
791
01:11:02,187 --> 01:11:04,889
Well I thought that tonight might
be another humiliation.
792
01:11:04,989 --> 01:11:09,404
I knew how you would feel.
I just wanted to be here.
793
01:11:10,008 --> 01:11:12,640
That was wonderful of you, Alice.
794
01:11:13,574 --> 01:11:17,052
You brought us luck.
- Benny Goodman, you're an idiot.
795
01:11:17,151 --> 01:11:19,422
How can you say a thing like that?
- huh?
796
01:11:19,522 --> 01:11:21,424
You've worked for years to
get a band together
797
01:11:21,524 --> 01:11:24,655
You rehearsed, and struggled, and you
practically starved to make it work
798
01:11:24,755 --> 01:11:28,253
and then when you finally click
You call it luck. Nothing could be more absurd.
799
01:11:28,353 --> 01:11:31,690
I suppose that's true in a way
- You earned that ovation tonight.
800
01:11:31,790 --> 01:11:34,555
I never heard such play
the drive, the beat
801
01:11:34,655 --> 01:11:36,557
The kids could not help but get excited.
802
01:11:36,657 --> 01:11:39,057
You know you never played
'One O'Clock Jump' like that.
803
01:11:39,156 --> 01:11:41,388
It was twice as good as the record
804
01:11:41,488 --> 01:11:44,036
The record?
You've heard the record?
805
01:11:44,094 --> 01:11:45,957
Oh don't be silly, I have them all
806
01:11:46,057 --> 01:11:49,423
You do?
- I listen to them all the time.
807
01:11:49,523 --> 01:11:52,323
You mean you like them.
808
01:11:52,423 --> 01:11:54,801
I am a Benny Goodman fan
809
01:11:55,641 --> 01:11:59,207
Wow, you've have changed, Alice.
- I certainly have
810
01:11:59,297 --> 01:12:01,690
This is great,
but I can't understand it
811
01:12:01,790 --> 01:12:06,290
You, Alice Hammond, a swing fan
What's happened to you?
812
01:12:07,174 --> 01:12:10,062
That's rather obvious, isn't it?
813
01:12:11,474 --> 01:12:13,852
I'm in love with you, Benny.
814
01:12:16,274 --> 01:12:20,331
Ohh ...
I guess you know how I feel Alice?
815
01:12:21,307 --> 01:12:24,022
I haven't the vaguest idea.
816
01:12:24,121 --> 01:12:26,119
You, you mean that?
817
01:12:26,188 --> 01:12:30,788
I just assumed you knew that I...
I mean I don't see how you could help ...
818
01:12:30,888 --> 01:12:34,709
Are you trying to say
that you love me, Benny?
819
01:12:36,508 --> 01:12:39,565
Well, I couldn't be more surprised.
820
01:12:40,241 --> 01:12:42,219
I figured you knew why I didn't say anything Alice
821
01:12:42,319 --> 01:12:45,752
It took all my money to keep
the band together, and then my family...
822
01:12:45,852 --> 01:12:48,318
Oh please Benny,
don't try to explain.
823
01:12:48,418 --> 01:12:51,920
I didn't say that I wanted to marry you
or run off to a deserted island with you
824
01:12:52,020 --> 01:12:54,496
I just said that I was in love you.
- Alice ...
825
01:12:55,574 --> 01:12:59,310
I may get over it.
We both may
826
01:12:59,608 --> 01:13:02,586
Guess it would be much simpler if we did.
Wouldn't it?
827
01:13:02,686 --> 01:13:05,523
I wouldn't bet on it
- Well I don't
828
01:13:05,623 --> 01:13:09,991
That's why I told you.
I may be able to keep it from my family
829
01:13:10,090 --> 01:13:13,997
my friends, but I knew I could never
keep it from you
830
01:13:14,975 --> 01:13:18,621
Alice, you're wonderful.
- You're the wonderful one Benny
831
01:13:18,721 --> 01:13:21,640
Unbelievably, hopelessly, wonderful
832
01:13:22,708 --> 01:13:26,821
I'm afraid I will never get over you
Never as long as I live.
833
01:13:26,921 --> 01:13:29,738
I guess we're both in the same boat.
834
01:13:41,774 --> 01:13:43,772
Alice, I...
835
01:13:45,341 --> 01:13:48,522
I know, I know, my poor Benny.
836
01:13:48,622 --> 01:13:51,524
So many things he wants to say
837
01:13:51,624 --> 01:13:53,917
and no clarinet to say them
838
01:14:00,708 --> 01:14:03,686
'Benny Goodman Orchestra'
'6 more weeks at Palomar.'
839
01:14:08,608 --> 01:14:11,653
'Goodman Trio Play Avalon Benefit'
840
01:14:24,007 --> 01:14:26,722
Goodbye Mr. Goodman I really enjoyed your music.
- Thank you.
841
01:14:26,822 --> 01:14:28,454
I'm hungry Benny
- Me too.
842
01:14:28,554 --> 01:14:30,990
There's a little place across the street.
Paradise Cafe.
843
01:14:31,090 --> 01:14:32,490
Good.
844
01:14:32,590 --> 01:14:36,288
You know what a fella over on the island told me?
On a clear day you can see North America.
845
01:14:36,388 --> 01:14:40,189
I'm kinda cold. How about a drink?
- yes - good - What'll you have?
846
01:14:40,289 --> 01:14:41,752
Scotch and soda?
- fine
847
01:14:41,852 --> 01:14:43,724
Make it two
- Make it six.
848
01:14:43,824 --> 01:14:46,387
Yes, sir.
Six scotch and sodas, coming right up
849
01:14:46,487 --> 01:14:48,520
Can we get something to eat?
- Sure thing
850
01:14:48,620 --> 01:14:51,653
Just have a seat at the table
and the waiter will take care of you right away
851
01:14:51,753 --> 01:14:53,657
Okay.
- Got time?
852
01:14:53,757 --> 01:14:56,218
Oh yeah a lot of time.
- So this is paradise huh?
853
01:14:56,318 --> 01:14:58,386
Yeah it's a great life.
we were a big success
854
01:14:58,486 --> 01:15:01,373
and here we are playing for nothing again
855
01:15:05,608 --> 01:15:08,119
Here we go
- Now what'll you have to eat folks?
856
01:15:08,219 --> 01:15:10,490
What is there?
- Well chili is the quickest
857
01:15:10,491 --> 01:15:11,784
I've got it cooking now
858
01:15:11,785 --> 01:15:14,190
Are you the cook too?
- That's me.
859
01:15:14,290 --> 01:15:16,190
Chilli's fine
and coffee, please.
860
01:15:16,290 --> 01:15:17,657
Same all round?
861
01:15:17,757 --> 01:15:22,253
Hey, aren't you that Benny Goodman,
the fella who's playing the Palomar?
862
01:15:22,353 --> 01:15:25,488
Man what you doing in San Pedro?
- We just played a benefit at Avalon.
863
01:15:25,588 --> 01:15:27,023
Catalina, huh?
- Yes
864
01:15:27,123 --> 01:15:29,501
The chili will be right up
865
01:15:30,474 --> 01:15:33,756
He must be a pretty busy fella
bartender, waiter, cook.
866
01:15:33,856 --> 01:15:35,953
Talking about busy fellas
You're going to be one Benny
867
01:15:36,053 --> 01:15:38,586
The deal is closed for the Congress Hotel,
and looks like ...
868
01:15:38,686 --> 01:15:41,123
your booked solid with one night stands
all the way from here to Chicago.
869
01:15:41,223 --> 01:15:43,455
How about New York?
- Well there's some interest there too
870
01:15:43,555 --> 01:15:45,553
Oh, wonderful.
871
01:15:45,605 --> 01:15:48,985
Not New York. Hot bands are
cold turkey in that town
872
01:15:49,085 --> 01:15:51,423
We' stay on the road
At least that way we'll eat.
873
01:15:51,523 --> 01:15:55,823
Yes, sir. coming right up
And the coffee's coming later.
874
01:15:55,922 --> 01:15:57,824
You really have entertainment here?
875
01:15:57,923 --> 01:16:01,340
Sure thing.
Our next show goes on in two minutes.
876
01:16:08,307 --> 01:16:12,190
Well ladies and gentlemen. Our regular
24 piece orchestra hasn't arrived yet
877
01:16:12,290 --> 01:16:15,286
But instead,
it give me great pleasure
878
01:16:15,386 --> 01:16:17,588
to present our feature performer
879
01:16:17,688 --> 01:16:20,235
and that high-class vibraharp player
880
01:16:20,327 --> 01:16:22,325
Mr Lionel Hampton.
881
01:16:30,341 --> 01:16:33,488
My first number will be in honor
of our special guest...
882
01:16:33,588 --> 01:16:36,119
and that famous little town over
there in Catalina
883
01:16:36,219 --> 01:16:38,469
they just been visiting
884
01:18:32,074 --> 01:18:35,074
You've really fallen for him haven't you?
885
01:18:35,174 --> 01:18:37,090
You didn't think you could fool me?
886
01:18:37,190 --> 01:18:40,740
You oughtta see your face
when he plays.
887
01:18:40,840 --> 01:18:42,953
How long have you known?
888
01:18:43,053 --> 01:18:45,490
When you wanted me to come back
out here with you again
889
01:18:45,590 --> 01:18:50,684
I didn't think you had fallen in love
with the California climate
890
01:18:54,040 --> 01:18:58,307
Of all the incredible romances...
You and Benny Goodman.
891
01:18:58,407 --> 01:19:00,405
I know.
892
01:19:17,341 --> 01:19:20,291
I think we're going to leave here
with something new.
893
01:19:20,391 --> 01:19:23,771
Like the Benny Goodman quartet?
894
01:20:00,474 --> 01:20:02,322
You gassed me, man.
895
01:20:02,422 --> 01:20:04,323
'Benny Goodman comes home.'
896
01:20:04,423 --> 01:20:06,323
'Chicago Pays Homage
to the King of Swing.'
897
01:20:31,441 --> 01:20:33,574
There's someone here
who want to see you Benny.
898
01:20:33,524 --> 01:20:34,890
Kid, Kid Ory.
899
01:20:34,990 --> 01:20:37,721
Congratulations, Benny. You've made it.
- Thank you.
900
01:20:37,821 --> 01:20:42,588
You have the best band
I ever heard, anyplace.
901
01:20:42,688 --> 01:20:45,287
Well man, that's the best compliment
I ever heard anyplace
902
01:20:45,387 --> 01:20:47,385
Thank you.
903
01:20:50,074 --> 01:20:54,574
Fletcher, Would you hold this for me please?
Kid I'll see you later
904
01:20:58,207 --> 01:21:00,584
Hello, Benny.
- Hello, Alice.
905
01:21:09,441 --> 01:21:12,121
I was hoping you would show up
I had a hunch
906
01:21:12,221 --> 01:21:15,921
It's been two months Benny
I couldn't stand it any longer
907
01:21:16,021 --> 01:21:18,908
I know.
It seems more like two years.
908
01:21:24,707 --> 01:21:27,719
I've been hoping you come to New York.
- New York?
909
01:21:27,819 --> 01:21:30,150
I can't keep chasing you around
the country like this ...
910
01:21:30,151 --> 01:21:32,060
I'm running out of excuses
911
01:21:32,807 --> 01:21:35,954
What's your excuse this time?
- I'm visiting my aunt.
912
01:21:36,054 --> 01:21:37,956
She live in a museum too?
913
01:21:38,056 --> 01:21:41,453
No, her house is more like a car barn.
914
01:21:48,140 --> 01:21:50,152
What about New York, Benny?
915
01:21:50,252 --> 01:21:53,056
Too many unpleasant memories.
916
01:21:53,156 --> 01:21:55,056
Thank you.
- Oh, I don't mean you, Alice.
917
01:21:56,156 --> 01:21:58,186
Flops and bad dates
918
01:21:58,286 --> 01:22:00,988
It's our jinx town
I don't want to go near it
919
01:22:01,088 --> 01:22:04,400
Suppose I stop trailing you around.
Then what?
920
01:22:07,074 --> 01:22:10,131
Then I'd have to come to
New York I guess
921
01:22:21,907 --> 01:22:25,453
'Goodman Band Will Open
at New York Paramount.'
922
01:22:31,000 --> 01:22:33,953
Hi
- I'm sorry, the traffic was terrible.
923
01:22:34,053 --> 01:22:36,821
I was beginning to think
you weren't coming
924
01:22:36,921 --> 01:22:40,222
Benny, it's wonderful to see you.
I can hardly believe it
925
01:22:40,322 --> 01:22:42,088
When did you get in?
926
01:22:42,188 --> 01:22:44,388
Ah, Last week.
927
01:22:44,487 --> 01:22:47,552
Last week?
Why didn't you call me?
928
01:22:47,652 --> 01:22:51,254
I'm terribly busy, Alice.
- Too busy to make a phone call?
929
01:22:51,354 --> 01:22:55,408
No, there were a lot of other things.
I know I should have called you, but...
930
01:22:55,507 --> 01:22:57,505
What's wrong Benny?
931
01:22:58,807 --> 01:23:00,805
This opening here in New York.
932
01:23:00,864 --> 01:23:03,954
We've been to bat here three times
and we've struck out three times
933
01:23:04,054 --> 01:23:07,288
When we left, a band like ours
couldn't even fill the little Trombone Club
934
01:23:07,388 --> 01:23:11,040
Now they got us booked
into the Paramount Theater.
935
01:23:11,140 --> 01:23:14,807
I just don't like the idea of playing
thousands of empty seats.
936
01:23:14,907 --> 01:23:17,256
So that's why you wanted to see me.
937
01:23:17,356 --> 01:23:22,196
You think tomorrow's opening is
going to be another humiliation
938
01:23:22,269 --> 01:23:24,267
Well - yes.
939
01:23:24,298 --> 01:23:27,056
Were you planning to be
at the Paramount, Alice?
940
01:23:27,156 --> 01:23:29,154
No, I wasn't
941
01:23:30,341 --> 01:23:33,920
Oh, I was hoping you'd be there
to bring us luck.
942
01:23:34,020 --> 01:23:36,018
I have a dinner date
943
01:23:39,107 --> 01:23:42,153
We go on at 10 in the morning.
944
01:23:42,253 --> 01:23:44,251
10 in the morning?
945
01:23:44,304 --> 01:23:47,908
No wonder you're worried
about empty seats.
946
01:23:51,907 --> 01:23:54,486
Alright Benny. I'll be there.
947
01:23:54,586 --> 01:23:57,388
I'll be that little black speck in the 20th row
948
01:23:57,488 --> 01:23:59,789
We get along fine
don't we Alice?
949
01:23:59,889 --> 01:24:04,729
When we're together,
I feel so relaxed and easy
950
01:24:04,792 --> 01:24:07,123
Well, my Goodness
951
01:24:07,223 --> 01:24:11,162
Coming from you Benny,
that, that's a real outburst
952
01:24:13,573 --> 01:24:15,489
You know something, Benny Goodman?
953
01:24:15,589 --> 01:24:19,551
I've never been alone with you,
even in a sitting room
954
01:24:19,651 --> 01:24:24,322
It's always in nightclubs,
or parties, or places like this
955
01:24:27,074 --> 01:24:33,103
I wonder what it would be like to spend
an evening with you in front of the fire
956
01:24:33,406 --> 01:24:35,838
Well I don't suppose I'll ever find that out
957
01:24:38,907 --> 01:24:41,305
Alice, I've been doing a lot of thinking.
958
01:24:42,740 --> 01:24:44,738
And...
- Really?
959
01:24:44,797 --> 01:24:47,260
There's something I want to say to you
- Yes
960
01:24:49,707 --> 01:24:52,623
Will you come around to the stagedoor
after the first show tomorrow?
961
01:24:52,723 --> 01:24:55,525
We'll have breakfast,
just the two of us and talk.
962
01:24:55,907 --> 01:24:57,998
I'd love to, but...
963
01:24:59,140 --> 01:25:01,857
Couldn't you try to say it now?
964
01:25:04,640 --> 01:25:08,220
There's a rehearsal in about ten minutes.
I have to get over there
965
01:25:08,319 --> 01:25:11,137
I'll see you in the morning.
966
01:25:20,274 --> 01:25:24,180
The picture's just about over
Is everbody here? - uh huh
967
01:25:25,340 --> 01:25:27,718
Okay, up we go
- Thanks
968
01:25:34,107 --> 01:25:36,538
One, two, three, four.
969
01:29:21,707 --> 01:29:23,705
Good afternoon, Fred.
970
01:29:23,795 --> 01:29:25,966
Good afternoon, Miss Alice.
971
01:29:31,206 --> 01:29:33,522
Alice, what happened to you?
- Nothing, Father.
972
01:29:33,622 --> 01:29:35,620
Where have you been?
973
01:29:36,273 --> 01:29:38,021
At Paramount Theater.
974
01:29:38,120 --> 01:29:41,821
Paramount Theater?
What's going on there?
975
01:29:41,921 --> 01:29:45,020
Oh, Father. You have no idea.
976
01:29:45,119 --> 01:29:46,685
I certainly haven't
977
01:29:46,785 --> 01:29:49,886
Now why did you go to a movie
theater on a Thursday morning?
978
01:29:49,986 --> 01:29:51,984
Because Benny asked me to
- Benny?
979
01:29:53,473 --> 01:29:55,145
Benny Goodman. He opened
there this morning
980
01:29:55,245 --> 01:29:55,923
with his band
981
01:29:56,022 --> 01:29:59,119
Father, you never saw such a mob
in your life with such excitement
982
01:29:59,219 --> 01:30:02,786
It couldn't have been more filling
they were dancing in the aisles
983
01:30:02,886 --> 01:30:04,953
And is that what you've been doing?
984
01:30:05,052 --> 01:30:07,301
Well, not intentionally.
985
01:30:08,373 --> 01:30:12,019
Benny Goodman.
That young man could be a fine musician.
986
01:30:12,119 --> 01:30:14,117
What a waste
987
01:30:14,240 --> 01:30:17,989
Oh, no. There were thousands of people there
988
01:30:18,088 --> 01:30:21,220
They were shouting and cheering
989
01:30:21,320 --> 01:30:24,466
Oh, no. I don't call that a waste
990
01:30:26,073 --> 01:30:30,149
There was such a mob,
I couldn't get near him
991
01:30:31,773 --> 01:30:34,320
I've got to send him a telegram.
992
01:30:39,006 --> 01:30:40,653
Western Union, please.
993
01:30:40,753 --> 01:30:42,752
Is it that urgent?
994
01:30:42,852 --> 01:30:45,351
This is Butterfield 81098
995
01:30:45,451 --> 01:30:48,688
I'd like to send a straight wire
to Mr. Benny Goodman
996
01:30:48,788 --> 01:30:52,140
care of the Paramount Theater, New York city
997
01:30:52,240 --> 01:30:56,853
Am black and blue from attending
your humiliation
998
01:30:56,953 --> 01:30:59,288
Couldn't get near you
999
01:30:59,388 --> 01:31:03,373
am thrilled,
and exhausted.
1000
01:31:03,473 --> 01:31:05,721
Love, Alice.
1001
01:31:05,821 --> 01:31:08,088
Yes, thank you.
1002
01:31:08,188 --> 01:31:10,186
Love?
1003
01:31:11,440 --> 01:31:13,733
Yes Father, Love.
1004
01:31:17,473 --> 01:31:19,389
'Thrilled and exhausted.
1005
01:31:19,489 --> 01:31:21,519
Love, Alice.'
1006
01:31:21,619 --> 01:31:23,617
Love already ?
1007
01:31:23,670 --> 01:31:26,489
That's an expression Mom
- From jazz and from swing, I don't know.
1008
01:31:26,589 --> 01:31:29,084
From love I know Benny.
- What are you talking about?
1009
01:31:29,184 --> 01:31:32,151
I'm talking about you and Alice.
- Some other time huh?
1010
01:31:32,251 --> 01:31:35,055
Seven sons I got,
but you're not like the others.
1011
01:31:35,155 --> 01:31:38,787
With them, I can talk.
But I will still say what's on my mind
1012
01:31:38,887 --> 01:31:40,824
Mom, we go on in five minutes.
1013
01:31:40,923 --> 01:31:44,655
But a long time already I've seen
what happens with you and Alice.
1014
01:31:44,755 --> 01:31:46,656
It's wrong Benny.
1015
01:31:46,756 --> 01:31:49,054
It's like a knife in my heart
1016
01:31:49,154 --> 01:31:53,473
You shouldn't feel that way
- How can I help it?
1017
01:31:53,573 --> 01:31:55,253
I have to go on now.
1018
01:31:55,353 --> 01:31:58,580
I guess it's better that we don't
talk about it anyway
1019
01:32:03,740 --> 01:32:05,656
'Benny Goodman to Star in Film.'
1020
01:32:10,939 --> 01:32:13,586
Flight 214 for Chicago and Los Angeles
1021
01:32:13,686 --> 01:32:16,403
now boarding at gate 8.
1022
01:32:19,340 --> 01:32:22,053
Benny, what happened? I thought
you weren't going away for a month.
1023
01:32:22,153 --> 01:32:23,652
The studio called.
They want us right away
1024
01:32:23,653 --> 01:32:25,751
The rest of the boys are
coming out Wednesday
1025
01:32:25,752 --> 01:32:29,403
How long will you be gone?
- Two or three months.
1026
01:32:31,640 --> 01:32:33,638
What about us Benny?
1027
01:32:34,273 --> 01:32:37,953
Alice, you know how I feel
I've been thinking about it.
1028
01:32:38,053 --> 01:32:40,287
What kind of life would it be
for you a girl like you?
1029
01:32:40,387 --> 01:32:42,884
I'd be travelling all the time,
working every night.
1030
01:32:42,984 --> 01:32:45,086
Those are excuses Benny, not reasons.
1031
01:32:45,186 --> 01:32:47,286
Final call, flight 214.
1032
01:32:47,386 --> 01:32:49,884
All aboard, please
- I guess I have to go..
1033
01:32:49,984 --> 01:32:52,000
Goodbye Alice.
Thanks for coming down
1034
01:32:52,001 --> 01:32:54,100
Benny, Benny, come on.
We'll miss the plane.
1035
01:32:54,101 --> 01:32:56,050
Come on Benny, Let's go.
1036
01:33:07,939 --> 01:33:10,255
Never understand that guy.
1037
01:33:10,355 --> 01:33:13,487
You're his brother, Harry.
Don't you understand him?
1038
01:33:13,587 --> 01:33:14,955
I don't know.
1039
01:33:15,055 --> 01:33:17,688
Sometimes I think I do
1040
01:33:17,771 --> 01:33:20,285
About you, Alice.
1041
01:33:20,385 --> 01:33:21,621
It's just that...
1042
01:33:21,721 --> 01:33:25,287
Just that Benny doesn't need
anybody or anything.
1043
01:33:25,353 --> 01:33:27,486
Except his music.
1044
01:33:27,586 --> 01:33:30,473
Everybody needs somebody even Benny.
1045
01:33:31,173 --> 01:33:33,488
He'll find that out
1046
01:33:33,588 --> 01:33:35,586
I just have a feeling that
1047
01:33:35,669 --> 01:33:38,046
there's something more to it than that
1048
01:33:38,873 --> 01:33:40,952
What do you mean, Harry?
1049
01:33:41,052 --> 01:33:43,335
I mean, Mom.
1050
01:33:44,607 --> 01:33:47,619
I love him Mrs. Goodman.
He knows it
1051
01:33:47,719 --> 01:33:49,421
I think he loves me.
1052
01:33:49,521 --> 01:33:51,620
That's why I'm not sleeping nights
1053
01:33:51,720 --> 01:33:54,454
You've known about it?
Has Benny talked to you?
1054
01:33:54,554 --> 01:33:57,888
With Benny, you don't talk such things
This well you ought to know him
1055
01:33:57,988 --> 01:34:01,599
I do.
That's why I came here Mrs. Goodman
1056
01:34:02,906 --> 01:34:05,539
I hoped you could help me.
1057
01:34:06,473 --> 01:34:10,052
Benny wants to marry me.
He's been on the verge of asking me
1058
01:34:10,152 --> 01:34:13,522
If he wants to ask you,
why doesn't he?
1059
01:34:13,622 --> 01:34:15,888
I thought you might be able to tell me.
1060
01:34:15,988 --> 01:34:18,052
You're a nice girl Alice.
1061
01:34:18,152 --> 01:34:20,954
You'll make some man a good wife
1062
01:34:21,054 --> 01:34:23,219
But not my Benny.
1063
01:34:23,319 --> 01:34:25,453
Why not, Mrs. Goodman?
1064
01:34:25,553 --> 01:34:29,883
Because you don't mix
caviar with bagels, that's why.
1065
01:34:30,400 --> 01:34:33,830
Always I was hoping
Benny settles down
1066
01:34:33,831 --> 01:34:36,055
Finds the right girl, but
1067
01:34:36,056 --> 01:34:38,858
How do you know he hasn't?
1068
01:34:38,939 --> 01:34:40,937
I love him Mrs. Goodman.
1069
01:34:42,073 --> 01:34:44,955
What possible motive could I have
1070
01:34:45,055 --> 01:34:47,219
except to make him happy?
1071
01:34:47,319 --> 01:34:49,442
Don't you think I could do that?
1072
01:34:49,497 --> 01:34:53,120
You're young yet, Alice,
so is Benny
1073
01:34:53,220 --> 01:34:57,589
Happiness is easy to talk
It's not so easy to live.
1074
01:34:57,689 --> 01:34:59,887
You'll find this out some day.
1075
01:34:59,987 --> 01:35:02,599
Only when you do it's too late.
1076
01:35:06,006 --> 01:35:09,233
I'm sorry you feel this way Mrs. Goodman.
1077
01:35:10,173 --> 01:35:14,334
And your family,
they don't feel the same way?
1078
01:35:14,507 --> 01:35:16,505
No, strangely enough they don't
1079
01:35:17,573 --> 01:35:21,140
They admire Benny.
They know I love him.
1080
01:35:21,240 --> 01:35:23,920
I think they'ld be very happy.
1081
01:35:24,020 --> 01:35:26,288
This I can't understand.
1082
01:35:26,388 --> 01:35:29,066
But I understand a lot of things now
1083
01:35:30,139 --> 01:35:33,281
I had no idea you felt this way
1084
01:35:34,673 --> 01:35:37,036
I am very glad to know it
1085
01:35:41,173 --> 01:35:43,421
Just one more thing Mrs. Goodman.
1086
01:35:43,521 --> 01:35:46,855
You've no need to worry,
I'll never ask Benny to marry me
1087
01:35:46,955 --> 01:35:49,855
If he ever does,
it will be because he wants to
1088
01:35:49,955 --> 01:35:52,052
It will have to come from him.
1089
01:35:52,152 --> 01:35:56,117
Alice, don't wait around for something
1090
01:35:56,217 --> 01:35:58,386
that maybe never happens
1091
01:35:58,486 --> 01:36:02,647
I don't intend to
I've been doing that too long.
1092
01:36:13,300 --> 01:36:14,439
Say Benny
1093
01:36:14,440 --> 01:36:16,822
Just ran into Wynn Nathansby.
He's come up with a great idea
1094
01:36:16,922 --> 01:36:19,418
How would you like to give
a concert in Carnegie Hall?
1095
01:36:19,518 --> 01:36:21,516
Carnegie Hall?
1096
01:36:22,173 --> 01:36:24,488
Nah, I don't think so.
We're doing alright
1097
01:36:24,588 --> 01:36:27,984
Benny, it would be the high
point of your career
1098
01:36:29,806 --> 01:36:32,269
Might be at that
Certainly be a landmark
1099
01:36:33,106 --> 01:36:35,523
Not just for us but for all hot music
1100
01:36:35,622 --> 01:36:38,056
A sign of recognition
- Exactly.
1101
01:36:38,156 --> 01:36:40,920
Yeah, we could use all the top guys,
not just our own band
1102
01:36:41,020 --> 01:36:43,355
Make it a real jazz concert.
1103
01:36:43,455 --> 01:36:45,160
Man, it would answer all the
guys who've been saying
1104
01:36:45,161 --> 01:36:48,000
swing music is just a flash in the pan.
- Yeah
1105
01:36:49,540 --> 01:36:53,686
I know one person who'd think
it's a great idea - Alice.
1106
01:36:53,786 --> 01:36:55,400
She's always said her
idea of a musician
1107
01:36:55,600 --> 01:36:58,000
is a guy who plays in Carnegie Hall.
1108
01:37:01,173 --> 01:37:04,853
'Carnegie Hall
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra.'
1109
01:37:27,373 --> 01:37:31,222
Yeah, that'll be alright fellas
ahh, saxes, at letter F
1110
01:37:31,322 --> 01:37:34,284
Take it down even a little more alright?
- okay fine
1111
01:37:34,384 --> 01:37:36,382
This could be ok
Take five
1112
01:37:36,436 --> 01:37:39,153
Sounds great, Benny.
- Thanks - oh Willard
1113
01:37:40,706 --> 01:37:42,622
Hey, you look tired.
You get any sleep on the plane?
1114
01:37:42,722 --> 01:37:44,622
A little bit.
Can you get me a couple of tickets?
1115
01:37:44,722 --> 01:37:47,286
Benny, but they've been sold out
for three days.
1116
01:37:47,386 --> 01:37:49,687
We even have them sitting on the stage.
- Sold out?
1117
01:37:49,787 --> 01:37:51,688
Well, what am I going to do?
They're for my mother.
1118
01:37:51,788 --> 01:37:55,621
Don't worry, I'll ry a scalper
- Every seat in the house taken.
1119
01:37:55,721 --> 01:37:58,968
and not by kids either,
not at these prices.
1120
01:38:03,706 --> 01:38:06,873
A full house full of long hairs
1121
01:38:06,973 --> 01:38:10,794
People who've never heard
our kind of music before
1122
01:38:11,939 --> 01:38:15,773
You're taking an awful chance
You that, don't you Benny? - yup
1123
01:38:15,873 --> 01:38:18,519
We should have had more time.
We need more than one rehearsal
1124
01:38:18,619 --> 01:38:20,820
I know, but everyone is busy.
1125
01:38:20,920 --> 01:38:22,856
Where is Lionel by the way,
and HarryJames?
1126
01:38:22,956 --> 01:38:25,187
No, don't worry.
They'll be there.
1127
01:38:25,287 --> 01:38:27,453
I never should have gotten into this
1128
01:38:27,552 --> 01:38:31,017
Well listen Benny, If you're that worried
We can call it off, we still have time
1129
01:38:31,117 --> 01:38:33,115
No, we'll go through with it
1130
01:38:33,169 --> 01:38:35,651
Your whole reputation is at stake, Benny.
1131
01:38:35,751 --> 01:38:39,488
Don't take a chance like this,
don't be that way
1132
01:38:39,672 --> 01:38:42,819
Say Benny, about the program
we got to get it to the printers.
1133
01:38:42,919 --> 01:38:44,256
We got to finish laying it out
1134
01:38:44,257 --> 01:38:47,355
For instance,
what are you going to open with?
1135
01:38:47,356 --> 01:38:49,354
Now let's see
1136
01:38:51,039 --> 01:38:53,922
ah, maybe that new tune we just did,
the Edgar Sampson thing
1137
01:38:54,022 --> 01:38:57,000
That might be alright
- What are you going to call it?
1138
01:39:01,639 --> 01:39:05,522
How about 'Don't Be That Way'
That's what I've heard all my life
1139
01:39:05,622 --> 01:39:09,407
Every time I wanted to try something new,
somebody always said, 'Don't be that way.'
1140
01:39:10,506 --> 01:39:12,275
Well, this concert's something new.
1141
01:39:12,276 --> 01:39:15,000
so maybe that would be a good
idea for the opening tune
1142
01:39:15,500 --> 01:39:16,738
Oh, John
1143
01:39:18,739 --> 01:39:21,420
Where's Alice?
I didn't have a chance to call her
1144
01:39:21,519 --> 01:39:25,171
I don't know Benny.
I haven't seen her for the last 10 days
1145
01:39:27,739 --> 01:39:30,202
I kinda thought she'd be here.
1146
01:39:31,173 --> 01:39:34,994
She was always the one who wanted
me to play in Carnegie Hall.
1147
01:39:46,900 --> 01:39:49,688
Yes?
Yes, hello?
1148
01:39:49,788 --> 01:39:53,452
Oh Mr Hammond. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to
wake you,I wanted to speak to Alice.
1149
01:39:53,552 --> 01:39:56,550
Who is this?
- Benny, Benny Goodman
1150
01:39:56,672 --> 01:40:01,022
Alice is out of town, Benny.
She's at my sisters in Vermont.
1151
01:40:01,122 --> 01:40:03,354
Oh, oh I see.
1152
01:40:03,453 --> 01:40:04,951
Is something wrong?
1153
01:40:05,051 --> 01:40:07,049
No, not exactly.
1154
01:40:08,039 --> 01:40:10,037
I was just hoping...
1155
01:40:11,139 --> 01:40:14,206
Are you going to be at the concert
tomorrow night?
1156
01:40:14,306 --> 01:40:16,601
Yes, John got me tickets.
1157
01:40:17,340 --> 01:40:20,290
Mr Hammond, do you know
when Alice will be back?
1158
01:40:20,390 --> 01:40:25,145
Not for a couple of weeks, I'm sure.
She just left a few days ago
1159
01:40:25,506 --> 01:40:27,422
Did she know about the concert?
1160
01:40:27,522 --> 01:40:31,064
Yes, Benny I'm quite sure she did
1161
01:40:34,106 --> 01:40:36,104
Thanks
1162
01:41:07,439 --> 01:41:10,411
Benny, tell me.
What's the trouble?
1163
01:41:10,572 --> 01:41:12,522
Mom, it's too cold for you out here
1164
01:41:12,622 --> 01:41:16,443
Is it the concert?
Is that what's worrying you?
1165
01:41:17,506 --> 01:41:22,431
The last time you played
like this, it was your father.
1166
01:41:22,672 --> 01:41:25,433
What is it?
Can't you tell me?
1167
01:41:26,739 --> 01:41:30,521
It's Alice, isn't it?
It's because she went away.
1168
01:41:30,621 --> 01:41:33,787
Mom...
- You do not need to talk.
1169
01:41:33,887 --> 01:41:35,986
I understand.
1170
01:41:36,086 --> 01:41:39,737
I didn't, but I do now
1171
01:41:40,572 --> 01:41:42,936
I want you should be happy.
1172
01:41:45,539 --> 01:41:48,681
It wasn't just you, Mom.
It was me.
1173
01:41:48,973 --> 01:41:51,288
I guess I was too busy.
I didn't realize...
1174
01:41:51,387 --> 01:41:54,418
She's a fine girl, Benny
1175
01:41:54,518 --> 01:41:56,220
and she loves you.
1176
01:41:56,319 --> 01:41:59,716
Girls like Alice does not grow on trees.
1177
01:42:01,873 --> 01:42:03,871
Sure don't
1178
01:42:05,739 --> 01:42:07,655
It's too late now, I guess
1179
01:42:07,755 --> 01:42:10,818
Maybe. I don't know.
1180
01:42:10,918 --> 01:42:12,916
But this I do know
1181
01:42:13,000 --> 01:42:15,530
If you want her, you'll have to ask her
1182
01:42:16,572 --> 01:42:19,436
She's never going to ask you.
1183
01:42:31,672 --> 01:42:33,420
Long distance?
1184
01:42:33,520 --> 01:42:37,119
Yes please,
I want to speak please to a lady named...
1185
01:42:37,219 --> 01:42:40,763
Miss Alice Hammond, up there in Vermont.
1186
01:42:41,906 --> 01:42:44,721
Oh, her number? Yes, I've got it
1187
01:42:44,821 --> 01:42:46,999
Her father gave it to me.
1188
01:42:59,706 --> 01:43:02,672
'Soloist HarryJames.'
1189
01:43:55,772 --> 01:44:01,461
The next part seems to be historical
It's called 'Twenty Years of Jazz'.
1190
01:45:31,785 --> 01:45:37,919
'Smile, and the angels sing'
1191
01:45:38,019 --> 01:45:42,889
'and though it's just a gentle murmur'
1192
01:45:42,989 --> 01:45:44,987
'at the start'
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01:45:46,839 --> 01:45:50,053
'We kiss'
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01:45:50,152 --> 01:45:54,083
'And the angels sing'
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01:45:54,183 --> 01:45:57,150
'and leave their music'
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01:45:57,250 --> 01:46:01,365
'ringing in my heart'
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01:49:03,272 --> 01:49:05,270
Carnegie Hall, please.
1198
01:49:28,706 --> 01:49:32,442
This is something called 'Sing, Sing, Sing.'
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01:50:07,572 --> 01:50:09,570
'Palomar Ballroom'
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01:53:08,072 --> 01:53:10,535
Fourth row?
- On the aisle
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01:55:27,272 --> 01:55:30,329
Don't worry Alice.
He's going to ask you.
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01:55:34,439 --> 01:55:36,700
He's asking me now.
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01:58:52,153 --> 01:58:56,703
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