Original subtitles

Give over! Ah!

You'll... You'll pay for that!

One of these days I'll...

Ah, shut up! Don't be impatient! Get out of here, go on!

You have more of the road! Far as I'm concerned... Oh!

Get off the road!

You clumsy big elephant! Can't you look where you're going?

I'm sorry, Mr Dawson.

Calls himself a detective!

He couldn't detect Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square!

I must say, he had a nerve, didn't he?

Then, he asked me why we couldn't be friends.

I said, "If you think for a two-bob box of chocolates

"you can take liberties, my lad,"

I said, "you've got another thought coming."

See you at lunchtime. Bye.

Morning, Taffy. Good morning, Miss Sally.

Hey! Hey! Stop! Stop! Stop!

I got your number, JBH 025.

I got it! Oh, look!

Look what you've done! Hey!

I got your...

Oi! I got your number, too. LHD R45.

I... Look what... Hey!

I got your number, too. JBH 808, 05...

JB8... J... H0...

Go away!

Good morning, Mabel. I'm not late, am I? I'm early.

Isn't it a smashing day?

Oh, yes, lovely. Makes you feel good to be alive.

I wish I was dead.

Now, what's the matter? Well...

I was here, she was there.

I could've reached out and touched her.

Like that. She didn't even notice me.

I don't wonder.

Look at us. Look at our collar, look at our tie. What a mess!

Oh, it's no use, Gibby.

You can't help me.

Oh! That bike!

Oh, excuse me, Officer. This is Burridges store, isn't it?

Yes, madam. Thank you.

Oh, good day, my man. Morning, madam.

It is rather large, isn't it?

Could you direct me to suitcases, please?

First on the right, madam. Thank you very much.

- I want to see my personnel manager. - 'Yes, Mr Freeman.'

Thank you.

Come in.

Good morning, Mr Freeman. Good morning, Mr Freeman.

Put it down there.

I am Miss Drew...

your personnel manager. How nice for them.

Just a little custom at Burridges, chief.

Delightful, really delightful.

What orders, Mr Freeman?

I fancy my methods will be different

from those of my predecessor, Miss Drew.

Yes, indeed.

My first step will be to review my troops, so to speak.

Shall I call the heads of department? Erm, no.

I'd like first of all

to meet the humblest member of the staff at Burridges.

The humblest member.

He, too, a partner in this enterprise,

just the same as we are, Miss Drew.

Our most lowly partner, if you please.

I think I know just the person.

Excuse me. It's a pleasure.

Hello, stockroom, please.

I'd like the whole staff

to regard me as a father, so to speak.

Yes, a father. But of course.

Well, not exactly a father.

Hello? Stockroom.

Yes? Yes, Miss Drew. Yes...

Norman!

The chief wants you in his office right away.

Chief? Me? Oh, no, I couldn't.

But an interview with the chief might lead to anything.

Promotion! Yes!

That's it! I knew it!

I bet when I'm a window dresser, she'll notice me then.

Yes, but hurry up. Now, don't keep him waiting.

Norman!

Your coat!

Thought I'd forgotten it, didn't you?

Banana brain.

Excuse me, erm, could you direct me to the millinery department?

Certainly, madam.

Straight ahead and on your left. Thank you very much.

Come in.

Good morning. Morning.

Where is he? Haven't I met you before?

Oh, that's possible. I'm... I'm all over the place.

Hey! They're the governor's!

Well, if you're gonna have one, I might as well have one, too.

One minute!

Put a couple in your pocket.

Go on! It's OK. There you are.

I'll have a couple, as well.

Here, have a look out the window.

Go on. Chief's a bit late these days.

All right? Uh-huh.

Let's have a drink then, eh?

Now, what are you gonna have?

Erm, could you spare a small whiskey and soda?

Course, there's bags here.

Come on.

Ah, ah, ah, ah.

There you are. Thank you. And what about you?

None of that stuff. Lemonade for me. Now, keep looking.

Here we are. Come on.

Your very good health, sir.

Sit down.

No, not there. No, that's the governor's seat.

I'm gonna sit there.

Now...

..how do I look?

Ah, ah.

Hello?

Well, of course this is Burridges. "Is it Burri...?"

The order for 5,000 linen dresses? Yeah.

All brown? 5,000 of 'em?

Don't want brown, do we? Dirty colour.

Make 'em pink, eh?

5,000 all pink. That's it.

Oh, and thank you, too.

I'd like to see the chief's face when 5,000 pink dresses turn up!

I said pink!

Oh. Who?

Freeman? Not here.

No, I've never heard of him.

No! I don't care if you are a cabinet minister.

Oh, shove off! Go on!

'Ere, you have a turn. Come on!

Sit down. Never get another chance, you know.

Do you know who I am?

I am Augustus Freeman. Oh, I'm Norman, stockroom.

I'm gonna get promoted.

Gonna be a window dresser. Chief sent for me.

I am the new chief!

You get your promotion quicker than I do, don't you?

Dress buyers' department? Freeman speaking. What you gonna do?

Your order for 5,000 linen dresses, pink. Go on!

Cancel them!

Cancel...!

Yeah, that order for the dresses, it's on again.

Cancel those dresses. Freeman speaking.

Put the order on again. Yeah, make it...

Will you, please, cancel those 5,000 dresses, pink?

Freeman speaking!

Make it 10,000!

No, no, 5,000!

No, for heaven's sake! Cancel them altogether, please.

We'll have all you got left! We won't have anything of the kind!

Cancel them all!

Oh!

I hit me head on...

"Cancel them!"

Miss Drew, please, come in.

Oh, no, don't start again! No, don't start...

Miss Drew, tell this person who I am.

Oh, Mr Freeman.

We've met, haven't we?

He gave me the stomach ache, he's...

Tell him my rank.

You're the new chief!

Chief!

New chief?

Yes, Norman!

The new chief of Burridges,

a store which no longer requires your services.

You mean...? I mean you're fired. Get out!

Will you get out?! Get out this instant!

Norman, take a week's notice.

He wouldn't have given me the sack. He could take a joke.

Get out, will you?!

There, Mr Freeman.

Don't upset yourself. It'll be all right.

Children's Wild West Saloon, toys, gramophones,

bicycles, sports goods, men's hats.

Gimme a stiff...

grapefruit.

# I'd like to put on record that I need you, need you, need you

# So won't you? Won't you try to see?

# That every time the record says I love you, love you, love you

# Won't you, please, love me?

# I'd like to put on record that I love you, love you, love you

# I want the whole wide world to know it's true

# I'd like to state forever that never, never, never

# Will there ever be another boy like you

# I'd like to put on record that I need you, need you, need you

# So won't you? Won't you try to see?

# That every time the record says I love you, love you, love you

# Won't you, please, love me? #

Ladies and gentlemen,

would anybody like to record their own love song?

You can send a message to your wife, or your mother, or your sweetheart.

No?

How about you, sir?

I'm sure you have a message for someone, sir. No, thanks.

Now, come along, sir, then you. Now, don't be shy.

Here are the words.

I'll sing the first verse and the chorus with you.

Now, don't be shy, please, sir.

There's a whole band playing with you.

Now, who's it to?

"My darling wife," or "mother", or "Jane", "Jill"...

No, no, don't ask me. No, please, no.

I come to tell you about the bike.

Now, come along, sir, she must have a name.

What do you call her?

Oh. Just that? "Darling"?

Darling... Well, all right, here we go.

# I'd like to put on record that I...

# Love you, love you, love you

# I want the whole wide world to know it's true

# I'd like to state forever

# That never, never, never

# Could there ever be another girl like you

# I'd like to put on record that I...

# Need you, need you, need you

# So won't you? Won't you try to see?

# That every time the record says

# I love you

# It simply means, my darling that... #

I love you.

# I'll even say it once again I love you, love you, love you

# Cos I want you

# Want you to love me, too. #

Well!

Thank you. Good morning, madam. Morning.

Thank you very much. Excuse me.

Very well, Miss Drew, you may leave us now.

I want to see a few more departments.

Come, gentlemen.

Great man, the new chief.

Yes, you'd better watch your step. He's very worried

about all this shoplifting that's been going on.

I think that's the one you want. May I try it?

Yes, of course. Thank you.

These are yours, sir. Ah, thank you, sweetheart.

They're rather nice, sir. Oh, I'm sure they are.

Thank you.

For you. Oh, thank you, sir.

Can I help you, sir?

Yes. Have you got Time To Take A Walk?

Oh, Mabel? Time To Take A Walk.

If you'll step into number three cubicle, sir,

I'll bring it to you. Thank you.

- No, rather too military, I think. - Oh, drat.

Did you speak, dear? No, madam.

Now, what else is there?

Yes, well, not quite the Merry Widow yet, I think.

Yes, I'm sure we can find you something, madam. Thank you.

Oh, no.

Yes, it has possibilities.

Ooh! My best hat!

Oh, really, how very possessive.

Surely this has something.

A little challenging.

No, it's not really me.

Now, this one is really you, madam.

Well, let's see.

This one is 12 guineas, madam. Uh-huh.

Yes, well, it's a little too plain.

Haven't you something rather more seductive?

Surely I had something else? Ah, yes.

Can I help you, madam?

Well, I bought the hat I'm wearing.

12 guineas, I feel positively guilty!

It really is a bargain. Well, it is really, isn't it?

Good morning, madam. Good morning.

Thank you. Thank you.

Can I help you, madam? Oh, thank you. I...

I was going to put it on there.

I want something out of it. Thank you.

You've had a busy day, I see. Just fair so far.

Allow me.

You'd think they'd fit some decent locks, wouldn't you?

After all, you pay enough.

Oh, well, I mustn't complain. Everyone's been so kind.

So very kind.

Oh, by the way, I must get a coat.

Could you direct me to coats? Outsize?

Try the ground floor. Yes, I will.

Oh, there you are.

Did you like that last one? No, no.

Oh. Well, I've brought you some more.

You're going to be here a long time.

I shan't mind a bit. I like listening to records.

Yes, I like listening to records. So I see.

Oh, don't go. I don't like listening to them alone.

But I must. I've got another customer.

Do you want me to report you?

Well, no, of course I don't. Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, I like that one. It's exactly like you.

It's yours.

Oh, no, you shouldn't give me your photograph.

It's to commemorate our first meeting.

Miss Wilson, there is a customer waiting.

Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Drew.

Snake! I dropped my pictures, I was just picking them up.

It wasn't pictures that you were picking up! Thank you.

Stay away from here, Bluebeard. I was merely studying the layout.

So I noticed.

You don't think I'd make a play for that kid, do you?

Yes. Darling, you know I like music.

Yes, particularly duets. Don't be silly.

Now, listen, I'm getting impatient.

I've told you, we've got to wait until the new boss settles down.

It won't be long now.

It's got to be really worthwhile this time.

Then you can kiss Burridges goodbye.

I'll be kissing you goodbye if you don't stay away form here.

I warn you, if I so much as catch you...

The drugs are on the ground floor, sir.

But you'll have to sign the book for poison.

Poison?

Carry your bags, madam?

Oh, Sir Galahad! Oh, no, I'm Norman.

With the cost of living going up, two can live as cheaply as one.

Yes, Edna. We could put our name down for a flat.

You never can tell.

You know, it's like winning the football pools.

Are you watching someone, Willy?

Ooh! These didn't seem so heavy when you carried them.

No, well, of course, I'm used to lifting things.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you caught a thief

after eight years? You might get a rise.

Yes, Edna. But, look, you oughtn't to be here.

How lovely for you to work here.

You must meet a lot of important people.

Oh, it's only about ten minutes

since I had a few words with the managing director himself.

Really? How exciting.

That's a nice way to talk.

Giving up my elevenses. Starving myself for love.

I know, Edna, but... Erm, here is the chief.

I'll see you tonight, huh?

Toodle-oo, Willy.

Were you born in London? Yes.

Born in London, went to school in Scotland.

Oh, poor boy, you must have been awfully tired when you got home.

Are you married? No.

But I'm gonna be,

only we don't want anyone to know, so what we're gonna do...

We're gonna elope! No!

With each other.

Yes, I see. Well, how romantic. Lovely.

Just a moment!

A little less time spent gossiping and more on your job

might reduce the shoplifting figures.

They really are appalling. Appalling.

Yes, Edna... Erm, chief.

I intend to put my foot down with a firm hand.

Good morning, madam.

I trust we've given every satisfaction.

Oh, every satisfaction.

And as for this member of your staff, well,

he's one of nature's gentlemen. Such courtesy!

We pride ourselves on our service. Ah, yes.

Oh, please, please. No gratuities. You've spent enough already.

Well, I've spent nothing, really.

I could hug him!

Oh! Oh! Oh!

Please.

Today is a red-letter day for Burridges.

May I, sir?

With pleasure, but one moment, please.

There. How gracious and charming.

Now. Hold it.

Thank you. With the compliments of the management

to a valued customer. Oh, thank you.

Is my car outside? Yes, sir.

This way, please. Erm... the bags.

The bags. The bags.

The bags. Ah.

Ooh!

Allow me.

Why, good day, young man. This way, please.

Take this lady home, John. May we hope to see you again?

Oh, of course. There are so many other things I need

and one can pick them up so easily here.

Thank you, John. Bye.

I believe I dismissed you. Yes, sir.

Then, you're reinstated as of now.

Oh, thank you, sir. You won't regret it, sir.

What is your department?

Well, I was in the stockroom, but I wanna be a window dresser.

I know I can do it, sir. Windows, eh?

Mm. Well, you've helped Burridges, so Burridges helps you.

Oh! Report back to the stockroom for the time being.

And if you make a success of it,

I may give you a chance at window dressing.

Oh, thank you, sir. Thank you, sir. I'm back.

So sorry. That's all right.

Norman, where are you going? Oh, right.

Miss Denby, number seven window is still incomplete.

What has happened?

I understand, Mr Freeman, what you mean.

but I was just considering the display.

I wonder if I could show you what I have in mind?

And another thing, some of our windows should do

more credit to a junk shop than a store of our reputation.

It's no good telling me there's a staff shortage,

that is a lot of nonsense. We need people with imagination,

artistic quality to dress our windows.

We need new blood in the department.

You can start on number seven window right away.

Oh, thank you, sir.

How about displaying this new china, sir?

Erm, send it to my office. I'll decide later. Thank you, sir.

Miss? Excuse me.

Should anybody require my services, I shall be dressing window seven.

I must apologise for having interrupted you. Do carry on.

'Ere, Mr Graham, did you hear what I said then?

I've been promoted. I'm a window dresser now.

You remember me, Norman.

I used to be in the stockroom. Used to be!

I think perhaps a little titivation here

and perhaps a little titivation there, too.

And doggy a little more prominently

and then, of course, we can't possibly go wrong, can we?

# I'd like to state that... #

What on earth are you doing here? Well, Mr Freeman sent me.

I'm the new window dresser. You? How utterly grotesque.

Any comment from the staff, Miss Drew?

Oh, yes, sir. They like you.

You've got such a wonderful personality.

Thank you.

What is it, Robson?

I'm sorry, sir, it's the police. They say there's a crowd

outside the china, we're causing an obstruction.

They say the window dressing must be stopped.

Crowds, obstruction? Splendid! But that's nothing

to what they'll see when I get into my stride!

Come, Miss Drew, we shall investigate.

Norman, you're fired!

And that's the end of that.

And I thought I was going to realise my life's ambition.

Now, I'm fired.

I don't suppose I shall ever see her again now.

Didn't you tell her about it?

No.

You were right.

Banana brain.

Yes, that's not bad. Turned out quite well.

It's in all the evening papers, sir.

And the morning papers have been on to me,

Everyone's saying you made a sensational start, Mr Freeman.

Sensational. Well, I'm anxious to put some life into the business.

This little idea of mine, Patterson, is just the beginning.

Just the beginning. Oh, I'm sure it is, sir.

We've never had publicity like this.

What about this little fellow Norman whatshisname?

They want a story on him. Where can I find him?

Norman? Oh, Norman! Of course, I'll get him for you right away.

Get me the stockroom, please. Yes, quickly, quickly.

Invaluable man, Norman. Really invaluable.

'Norman.' Yes, sir, I'll get him, sir.

Norman, phone.

Yeah?

'Norman, I'm so glad I found you. I, erm...'

I hope you didn't take my little joke too seriously.

Well, you shouldn't say things you don't mean, then.

Oh, erm, naturally, I didn't really mean you to leave our service.

You apologise. I apologise?!

Thank you.

Norman, it's Mr Freeman.

Freeman. All right, Freeman, well, I'll look in if I'm passing.

It's the chief. We've got our job back.

Chief, we've got our job back...

Chief.

Yes, sir... no.

Never again, sir, oh, never. Erm... Erm...

Yes... thank you...

Definitely got the job back, then? Yes.

We got the job... Got the job back! Job back!

He's certainly nice looking.

That's all right for buying a record,

but you want a little more when you're buying a home.

What on earth?! What's this?

Who the dickens is Norman? What about that?

That's the lot, thank you. Full up, thank you.

Like to get my hands on the big ox that broke my bicycle.

I bet you would.

Let 'em off first. Let 'em off first, please.

What's going on? C'est un accident, mademoiselle.

An accident. They push me... And you pulled. Cheek!

Oh, no, you don't!

Permettez, mademoiselle, I will zip you again.

What do you think my name is, Muggins?

Oh, I've heard all about you Frenchmen.

Here, Sally, zip me up, will you, before he goes any further?

Oh, je suis desole, mademoiselle. SHE SCREAMS

Permettez moi que...

If you lay another finger on me, I'll call the policeman, so help me!

What cheek!

Gendarme, compris?

This ain't the Folies Bergeres, you know!

Oh, dear. It's jammed.

Here, hold that a minute for me, would you, please?

Come on, Sally. This one's ours.

That's enough.

Hey, Sally! Oh!

Sally!

Sally, you... You forgot your handbag!

Sally! You won't be able to pay your fare!

Sally!

Oh, oh!

Conductor, stop! Stop!

Sally, look, your bag!

Hey, hold up!

Hold the bus!

Clear, please.

Look out!

I can't stop!

Every man for himself!

Sally!

Taxi!

I say there!

HE LAUGHS

Sally!

Oi! Slow up!

Sally!

Excuse me?

Oh, my bag!

How did you know it was mine?

You gave it to me in the bus queue. Remember?

Of course I did. Thank you.

Suppose I better be going now.

Want some? Thank you.

Oh, I-I meant for the ducks.

Come on, then. Come on, my pretty.

Nearer. Nearer. Come on.

Come on, darling. Come closer. Come on.

Come on, nearer. That's right.

Oh, of course. What a small world.

You made a record with me, didn't you?

I remember, you rushed off. Mm.

Do you work round here? Burridges.

No, I work at Burridges. I know. So do I.

Oh! What department? Stockroom.

I'm gonna get promoted, though. Oh.

I'm Norman. Norman.

Not the Norm... Look!

Oh, I wish they wouldn't go away.

That little one there hasn't had anything.

Wish he'd come in.

Ducks, ducks.

Norman, careful! Come back!

Ah! Help!

Careful!

Oh, don't laugh at me.

# I'm not good looking

# I'm not too smart

# I may be foolish

# But I've got a heart

# I love the flowers

# I love the sun

# But when I try to love the girls

# They laugh at me

# And run

# Don't laugh at me

# Cos I'm a fool

# I know it's true, yes

# I'm a fool

# No-one seems to care

# I'd give the world

# To share my life with someone

# Who really loves me

# I see them all

# Falling in love

# But my lucky star's up above

# Some day maybe

# My star

# Will smile on me

# Don't laugh at me

# Cos I'm a

# Fo-o-o-o-ol. #

But listen, darling... You snake!

You selfish oaf of a thing! You stuck-up apology for a man!

You conceited Casanova! You...

Can't you find a cheaper way of saying good morning?

You better be careful this isn't goodbye.

You know you're the only one.

Yes, when you've got me like this. This is how I always want you.

Liar!

Look, Gerry, I warn you, this is your last chance.

If I so much as catch you

raising an eyebrow at another woman, I...

Cross my heart!

And keep away from the store too, until I give you the word.

I expect a decision from Freeman today.

We're all set. Our plan can't miss.

Just to remind you.

Come. Good morning, chief.

And a very good morning to you, too, Miss Drew. A very good morning.

You never forget. I look forward to this moment.

What exquisite perfume. It's quite overpowering.

Yes, the carnations are at their best about this time.

I wasn't thinking of the carnations, Miss Drew. Peggy.

Yes, well, now, tell me, Miss Drew,

is everything organised for tonight's event?

Yes, there'll be about 150 staff present.

Excuse me, Miss Drew. Thank you, Miss Higgins.

Yes, Miss Drew, one must unbend occasionally.

It will be nice to meet them socially.

Miss Drew, Peggy, you know I have complete confidence in you.

And I in you, sir.

I'd like you to share my... My secret.

Oh? July 1st is D-Day for Burridges.

The sale of the century.

Oh.

Peggy, whilst we're alone, so to speak,

I'd have no objection to you using my first name.

Oh, sir! It's Augustus.

Oh, how dominating.

This place is like Paddington Station.

Very well, Miss Drew, we'll continue our little...

conference later. Of course, sir. Certainly.

Thank you, boys and girls, thank you.

Now, the next song will be a Paul Jones.

Ladies in the centre. Gents on the outside.

Now, come along everybody, on the floor, on the floor.

Evening dress! The dandy of Burridges.

Some lady killer! Poor Norman.

Norman!

Don't we look smart? Too smart.

Oh, no, don't worry. You look very nice, really.

Now, where's our big smile?

Yes, she's here.

This is us.

Oh, no, I wanna go and dance with...

Oh.

What's the matter with you, clumsy?

Thank you.

Now, clear the floor, please, clear the floor.

Oh, Norman!

Norman!

Ladies and gentleman,

pray silence for our managing director,

Mr Augustus Freeman. Thank you, Miss Drew.

My friends, my partners...

Yes, that is what you are, partners.

And we are met here to consider the problems that lie before us

in these very difficult times.

And, if we can, to solve those problems.

Here! Here!

Our question is,

"How can we lift Burridges to the top?"

How can we strike a note of response from a public hungry for bargains?

Because that is what the public is today.

And it is up to each and every one of us

to strike a responsive chord,

particularly in these days of exorbitant taxation.

- Quiet! - Shh, quiet!

Please, please, not yet, if you don't mind. Shh!

At Burridges, we shall open a new chapter on July 1st

with a really remarkable sale,

a sale that will set London alight.

Nay, all Britain will marvel at Burridges.

Will you be quiet? Shh!

In spite of the fact

that in these days of exorbitant taxation...

Our friend seems to think that exorbitant taxation

is a matter for jubilation.

As I was saying, when we are suffering,

and I mean when we are all suffering,

irrespective of class,

from the humblest in the land to the highest,

we must set ourselves a standard.

We must have a goal.

Value for money, that is our motto.

We must all consider ourselves crusaders of the counter.

Let no-one pour cold water on our flaming crusade.

Burridges will light a torch

that will shed its beneficent light on all.

Human beings must still buy, we are not fairies.

We cannot dispense with the necessities of life.

Whatever our means, we must still stand up, sit down,

relax and enjoy ourselves.

If the exuberant gentleman...

Shut up!

Perhaps a little fresh air might do him good.

One of his colleagues, please, get him out.

Why don't you shut up?

This is Burridges. Is that Manpower Bureau?

That's us, sweetheart.

I'd like to make some arrangements for some extra staff

for a one-day sale we're having.

Well, you couldn't have got onto a better place.

We have all the staff you need.

Handsome, clean-limbed, young gentlemen.

We're organising a Wild West section for the kiddies.

I'd like someone to impersonate a cowboy.

A cowboy? Oh, we have just the job.

Bill here's a graduate of every university in the world.

The Bureau sent me.

You're the one they sent along as the cowboy?

That's me, lady.

You don't look exactly the type. However, we'll manage.

Are you fond of kiddies? Kiddies? I love them.

We was riding across the prairie with the sheriff's posse.

We was a-chasing Two-Gun Pete,

the fastest man on the draw in the whole of Texas.

Suddenly, I...

Suddenly, I sees him riding out of the canyon,

so I whips out my guns

and Two-Gun Cassidy, he and me were buddies, you see,

he turns around to me, he says,

"Now, the best thing you can do is you...

"You have a go at shooting him." Gosh!

My hands is a-quivering. I'm your buddy, Bill.

Hey, if you get tired standing there all the time,

I don't mind changing places with you. Oh, really?

No, I don't care, cos I want to get as near as possible,

see as I can... Beat it, little fella,

before I bat your teeth in. Norman, Mr Freeman wants you.

Norman, I sent for you, but now that you're here,

well, I hardly know what to say.

The position in which I'm placed is, to say the least, very, very...

Norman! Oh, Norman.

I had hopes of you, high hopes.

I thought of you...

I looked upon you as my own son.

Yes, my own son.

You understand the difficulty of my position, don't you, Norman?

I said to myself,

"Who is there to take a little weight off my shoulders?

"Who can I turn to to unravel my problems?"

Norman, I'm tempted to give you another chance.

Thank you, sir.

Dressing windows, sir? No!

Discipline before everything! You are fired here and now.

You will get your notice this very instant. Understand?

This very instant. Follow me!

Take a letter, Miss Higgins.

You can get the address form personnel.

"Dear Sir, in view of your deplorable behaviour

"and lack of esprit de corps,

"I am therefore reluctantly compelled

"to give you notice of instant dismissal.

"It is with regret that I am forced to

"dispense with your services, however much it may grieve me,

"but it is a decision that cannot in any way be revoked.

"However, in view of the occasional service

"you have rendered Burridges,

"I have decided to give you one week's additional salary,

"a gesture you will no doubt appreciate,

"even though you have not deserved it. Never let it be said

"that Burridges is parsimonious,

"or anything but a shining example in the world of commerce.

"I will even overlook your taking of the suit

"and your destruction of it.

"Our ambition is to have a staff worthy of our confidence,

"a staff composed of men and women whose one aim in life

"is the prosperity of Burridges,

"a staff in which there is not one black sheep.

"Alas, it was not to be.

"You, sir, have tarnished the name of the finest store in England

"by your lack of discipline

"and your complete disregard of responsibility."

And now, Miss Higgins, take a reference.

"To whom it may concern, Norman..." Erm...

Oh, just fill in the name yourself,

"..has been in the employ of Burridges

"for some considerable time." HE GASPS

Get out! Get out! Quickly, get this man out of here!

Yes, sir. Get him out quickly.

Outside with him. Get out, you... No, no, no, sir.

Can I just have five minutes, just to stay goodbye?

Not one second. All I want to do is...

You can never come into this store again.

If he shows his face here, call for the police. Just...

But get him outside!

Let me explain! Get him out!

Come on, son. Goodbye, chief.

You certainly like records. Yes, records are my weakness.

Thank you, Eileen.

Now, let me see. I just need one more.

Thank you, Mabel.

There you are, sir. Now, you have everything.

So they tell me. Sally!

Is that the lot, sir? For the moment.

Psst! Psst, Sally! Will you take them?

No, you can send them to my flat, COD.

Or better still, bring them yourself.

Sally! Norman, what are you doing here?

I must speak to you...

..alone! Well, not now, I'm busy.

As I was saying... I've got to... All I wanna do...

..bring them yourself

and then we can see how they sound on my gramophone.

Norman, go away! Sally.

I'll just take the address down, sir.

Here, sir. Orpington Mansions.

Oh, no!

Oh. No, no...

Thank you. Be seeing you.

I haven't come here to dilly and dally,

I'm not going to be messed about by anyone like you,

so I'm telling you here and now, you keep away from my girl.

I'm telling you straight,

you keep away from my girl, else I'll smash your face in.

Why, if it isn't the little fella again.

Did you give the special knock?

What special knock? Let me do it.

I haven't come here to dilly and dally, I...

Where've you been? Come on.

Late as usual. Sorry, guv.

Bert here'll give you the gen.

Now, where was I? Oh, yes, getaway cars.

Mike'll be here

at the corner of Oxford Street and Garfield Street.

Tim will be here, as arranged.

Now, you all know the drill for dispersal.

Have you got your Manpower cards with you? Yes.

I want no slip ups.

You will all report to Miss Drew wearing your best Sunday suits.

And best table manners.

And all the money goes into the cash registers.

Is that plain? No sticky fingers.

At 11:45, you'll bring your cash registers to the model room

between the Music and Toy departments

on the third floor.

Fourth floor. Yeah. I...

Hold on. Who are you?

I'm Norman. I haven't come here to dilly dally,

I'm not going to be messed about by anyone like...

How did he get in? I brought him in.

I found him waiting outside. Well, who is he?

He works at Burridges. I thought he was one of us.

Stockroom. I'm gonna be a window dresser.

Copper's nark. Yeah.

Oh, I remember.

The, erm, rustic Romeo.

You're the rustic Romeo, not me!

I know your game.

I know you're trying to lure my girl with your money and jewels.

No, boys, leave him to Bill.

He brought him in here, he can get rid of him.

All right, gov.

Well, you keep away from my girl, then, or else I'll... I'll...

You'll what? I'll...

..smash your face in.

Take him out back, Bill, and put him to sleep.

It's a pleasure, gov. No rough stuff.

OK. I haven't come here to dilly and dally,

I'm not going to be messed about by anyone like you,

so I'm telling you here and now, you keep away from my girl...

No, no, I mustn't.

Now, look, we're gonna do this job scientifically. Do what?

The boss won't stand for any rough stuff in this outfit.

He likes it all modern and gentle, like.

Sit down!

You know what these are?

Pills. Sleeping pills.

I'm gonna give you one of these

and you'll go to bye-byes for a long, long time.

I-I'm not tired. You will be.

Put out your tongue.

Now, swallow.

I can't swallow pills. Swallow!

Drink this.

Oh, dear.

Eat this. What is it?

Ham.

Now.

I'll fix you.

Open your mouth.

You! You!

I must see Sally Wilson! Sorry, young fella-me-lad,

no visitors allowed after ten o'clock.

It's a matter of life and death. I must see her!

Oh, what is it, family trouble? Yeah.

You a relative? Yes.

Stay here.

He actually made me pay for the taxi.

There, you see, your Willy would never do that to you, would he?

Somebody, a man, a relative, downstairs for Sally Wilson.

It's urgent.

Give him my love. Ask him if he's got a pal?

Tell him I'm free on Sunday. Oh, shh!

Norman, what on earth are you doing here?

Sally, he's a crook! Shh!

Sally, he's a crook, you must give him up.

What are you talking about? He's a crook, I know he is,

and he chases other girls all over the place.

What are you talking about?

This Gerald fella from Orpington Mansions.

Saw him as large as life,

with all the gangsters all round him. Norman, you're drunk!

Me? I never had a drink in me life!

Or mad! Dragging me downstairs at this time of night

to tell me a lot of nonsense...

But, Sally, it's true. And we've got to warn Mr Freeman.

Cos they're gonna raid the store tomorrow

and this Gerald fella's the leader of them.

You're raving mad. Oh, don't you see?

Look, if they think you're friendly with him

and he gets caught, you'll be in trouble. Sally, please.

Hodge! Yes, miss.

Look, Sally, it's for your own good.

Hodge, will you, please, show this gentleman out

and don't let him back in. Come on, son.

I can find my way out, thank you.

Sally, please!

Oh, there's something for you over there, miss.

"Dear Sally, here is the bicycle for the one that was busted up.

"I hope it makes you happy. Love, Norman."

I've got my eye on that evening dress.

Going for practically nothing.

Have you, my dear?

That's the kind of bargain I'm looking for.

Morning, morning. Morning.

Morning, Tom. Morning, Taffy.

Got your insurance policy paid up? Why?

Sales day! You are a scream!

No, no, you don't. Now, no, no. You're fired.

I must see the chief.

If I were to let you in here I'd lose my job.

I must see Mr Freeman! I'm gonna see him.

Yeah, that's what you think. Out you go! Go on!

There. Thank you, Miss Drew.

A slightly larger knot, I think, Mark.

Mm-hmm. All very smart, gentlemen, thank you.

Oh, hanky just up a little more. That's perfect.

Delightful, ladies, really delightful.

Yes, 15 minutes to zero hour.

The time has come for you to inspect your departments.

Ladies and gentlemen, forward, please.

Rheumatism, Wilton?

No, sir, it's an old wound. I received it in my first sale.

A worthy scar.

Well, it's a great day, Peggy. Really, a great day.

I wish us luck, sir. Thank you so much.

Well, it won't be long now, will it? No.

Open it!

Hey, what's the idea? End of the queue, you!

I gotta get in to warn them. Yes, so have we. Go on!

I've gotta get in...

Very well, girls.

Miss Wilson, why have you not changed?

I hadn't time. Hadn't time?

Please, Miss Drew, have you seen the store detective anywhere?

No, I haven't. Why?

Well, he'll probably think I'm an awful idiot,

but I feel I ought to tell him.

Tell him what?

Norman come to the hostel last night

and tried to tell me about some plan to raid the store today.

Probably all nonsense, but...

Well, we can't be too careful, can we?

You were quite right to be worried. Come with me, will you?

Miss Gibson, will you go upstairs

and lend a hand in the toy department?

I think they're short staffed up there.

Oh, lovely, I've always wanted to work upstairs.

Oh, I think I'll just go and...

Five, four, three, two...

Zero hour.

Oh! Oh!

No fainting.

Whoa! Oh!

Miss Gibson, Miss Gibson!

Who's been messing about with my model?

I'll drill his liver out if I get hold of him!

All right, darling,

I'll soon get you out of this, don't worry.

Oh, Norman!

Norman, don't be nervous! It's me. It's really me!

Pinch me. Oh! Oh! Norman, you were right.

Course I was right. Didn't I say, Sally?

You wait till I get hold of them! Come on, Sally!

The drill, quickly!

You can't take that away, we need it. It's orders.

It's wanted elsewhere. But this is impossible!

Can't you see all the ladies waiting?

That's one of them. Oh!

Oh, here comes the lovely little train.

I must get one for my nephew.

Now's your big chance, Willy. Oh, Edna.

Oh, it's in the station.

Good morning, madam.

My ever-helpful friend. What a wonderful day.

Yes, isn't it? Will you come with me, please?

How charming of you,

but it's a little early for lunch, isn't it?

We'll arrange something. How nice!

I haven't any bags today.

Oh, yes, you have.

Come on, men, get a move on.

Good morning's work, boys.

Now, cut it out, boys.

Keep 'em covered, Sally. Stick 'em up, all of you.

Get him, boys.

Hey, what's the idea?

They're after me, look, gangsters with guns. Oh!

Windy!

Come on, Sally.

Hold on, don't...

Oh. No, no. Oh, I'll be... Oh!

What on earth is this dreadful noise?

Chief, sir, about the shoplifting, sir,

I'm very proud to tell you...

Please, don't bother me now, I'm very busy, if you don't mind.

But sir! This way, Miss Drew.

Sir!

This way, madam. Oh! What a pity.

Oh! Ah! Ooh! Ow!

Didn't I tell you, Miss Drew,

my methods would be different from those of my predecessor?

I think I better go and see how the sale's getting on, sir.

Please, don't go, my dear. The sale's doing wonderfully well.

I've had the figures for the first two hours.

The cash registers are bulging.

You go round the back way, go on.

Rear-guard action. Aye, aye, sir.

They haven't got any bullets left.

OK, Gerald, I'm a comin' to git you myself.

How did he get into this? I fired him yesterday.

Gerald!

Relax, my dear, they don't mean it!

Norman! Go back!

Miss Gibson? Er, Sally...

No, I ain't done nothing!

Whoopee!

This way, boys!

Good work!

What are you doing here? I gave strict instructions

that you were not to be allowed in this store again.

Oh, yeah, but, sir, look, I've... Leave at once!

But, sir, you don't understand. Get out.

Norman, don't go!

Please, sir, these are real gangsters,

honestly they are. And they planned to rob the store.

Gangsters in Burridges?

Yes. And that's the money from 12 cash registers.

And Norman caught the lot. Well, I'm blessed! Norman!

Norman!

Come here!

My boy, I am proud of you.

Here, take this money

as a little token of my great esteem.

Thank you, sir.

Norman, you've got the money for the ring. Don't wait!

Norman, my son, yesterday, I fired you,

today you are reinstated.

Come, my boy, we must discuss your promotion.

See you in a minute, Sally.

Come, Norman. Sir, allow me.

Oh, yes, oh, pardon me.

Help! Help!

This way, Peggy. Miss Drew, if you don't mind.

Thank you, Norman.

Oh!

Do you know what, Sally? What?

Norman, you're fired!

I've got the sack again.