Original subtitles

The blue angel

Based on the novel by Heinrich mann

freely adapted for the sound film by Carl zuckmayer and Karl vollm6ller

in collaboration with the author

screenplay

directed by

Professor, breakfast!

All these books lying about. And cigar butts...

Everything stinks!

Anyway,

it stopped singing long ago.

Professor garbage

Stop it!

Erztum, stop it!

Watch out, the old man!

Sit down!

Angst... come here.

Get rid of this!

- Professor, I... - Silence! Go sit down.

Now, gentlemen...

Let's see what else you have learned.

Yesterday we left off at

Hamlet, act III, scene 1.

Erztum?

Well? Well?

Stop! Wrong!

You can't even pronounce the English article.

Repeat after me...

Open your mouth.

Sit down.

Take out your notebooks.

Now, write this down: Julius Caesar...

What would have happened...

Mark Antony had not delivered his funeral eulogy?

Get up!

Sit down!

We'll have words about this!

Inside.

Come here.

Sit down.

So, you too. My best student.

- Professor... — be quiet!

Aren't you ashamed?

- But professor, I... - Silence.

Look at me.

- Where did you get that postcard? - I don't know!

Don't lie to me. Where did you get it?

Someone must have put it in there.

Really?

And you expect me to believe that?

They all hate me because I don'tjoin them at night.

- Join them doing what? - The others...

- Out with the truth! - Every night they're at the blue angel.

There are women.

- Where? - The blue angel.

The blue angel?

Get up! We'll have words about this.

They call me naughty Lola, I'm known far and wide

/ha ve a pianola that is m y Jo y and pride

they call me naughty Lola, the men all go for me

but / don't let any man /aya paw on my keys

If an y of you louts try to get too near

I'll punch you in the ribs and bang you on the ear

Guys, tonight I'm going to have a ball

- with a man, a real he-man - one liverwurst platter!

Tonight / 'm going to take him home

a man, a real he-man/

a man whose heart seethes with passion

a man whose eyes promise lots of action!

A man who knows how to kiss a miss

a man, a real he-man/

Spring is here, Robins chirp in the sky

I'm in love, but don't know with which guy

I don't care if he's rich or poor, because love is what matters more

guys, tonight I'm going to find the one

a man, a real he-man/

young men can't wait to tear off your clothes

a man whose heart seethes with passion

ano' whose eyes promise lots of action!

A man who knows how to kiss a miss

a man, a real he-man/

Thin or fat, small, tall or burly

handsome and chic, shy or even surly

don't care about his looks, he'll be all right in my books

- over here! — feast your eyes on me!

- What about me! - Me, Lola, I'm rolling in dough!

Guys, tonight, I'm going to have a ball...

Stop! Stop!

Don't move!

Well, well, what are you doing in my bedroom?

I presume you are the artist Lola Lola.

- Are you a cop? - You're mistaken, madame.

I am dr immanuel rath,

a professor at the local college.

Feel free to remove your hat in my dressing room.

- What do you want? - I'm here on official business.

- You're corrupting my pupils. - Really?

Do you think I'm running a kindergarten?

What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?

Damn it, you're blocking the way!

- Look what crawled in. - 18 beers, and they want me to sing!

I cannot stay here. Think of your reputation.

If you're on your best behaviour, you may stay.

Careful, parson!

Everything's coming down now.

Oh, you... I don't want any complaints!

So, how do you like me now?

They're in a hurry out there.

- Wherever did I put my hat? - I refuse to drink.

You have to drink, my ladies.

Do you think I care about your art?

If you don't want to drink any more, I'll Chuck you out!

- He's just after his cut! - Shut up! Once and for all, quiet!

Some fiancé you've got yourself there!

He's only the boys' professor.

- A professor? - At the local college.

- Dr immanuel rath. - Then we make a team.

- How come? - Art and science.

Allow me to introduce myself. Kiepert, manager and magician.

Why didn't you have someone call for me immediately?

I'm delighted to welcome a local dignitary into our midst.

- I feel... - Yes, like at home.

- No, I'm here... - I can see you're here.

And I'm delighted.

Why wasn't I told? Am I the manager or not?

An old ox is what you are.

- Go do your act! - Keep your shirt on.

What a gal!

Professor, you have impeccable taste.

How dare you?

Professor, there's no need to get upset. This is strictly between us.

- Leave it to me. She's... - I'm here about my pupils!

- You're sheltering them! Yes! - Me? But we only let in...

- Filthy liar! — liar?

Stop! Who's that? Come here, you rascal!

Come here! Stay right there!

Stop! Stop!

Stay where you are!

Where have you gone and left your hat now?

Please take your seats.

- He didn't say anything? - Nah. He's afraid of us.

Cut out that English nonsense.

- Now you've insulted him. - He'll get over it.

You old fool, you ruined the number!

I ask for a goldfish and you give me a rabbit.

Ah, our student friends are back.

Have you got nothing better to do?

All right, one last time. You'll make us lose our licence.

- He's coming! - Who?

Garbage!

No, no, no, gentlemen! Not through the club.

Into the cellar.

Good evening, professor. What a lovely surprise!

Come right in, professor. We were waiting impatiently.

I knew you'd be back.

They all come back for me.

My dear lady, I...

In my haste yesterday instead of my hat...

I took this... garment.

So you didn't come to see me?

Let me take your overcoat.

Have a seat. Go on, why not?

And if you all move together, front and back, left and right...

And if you all move together, front and back, left and right...

Here, hold this.

Pretty eyes, eh?

- They're not pretty? - Yes, absolutely. Very, very pretty.

You're not on official business tonight.

I'm afraid that last night I may have...

- Behaved somewhat unseemingly. - Yes, you did.

Today you're much nicer.

Oh, I'm sorry!

Hey, professor, send me a postcard when you're done.

You're a sight!

Hold still.

If your boys could see you now!

Let's get back to work.

You know...

You know, you're quite handsome.

Is it that bad?

Does it hurt?

- All better now? - Yes.

Sorry to disturb you, professor.

What's going on? Why isn't anyone ordering any drinks?

There's a sailor out there who's loaded with cash.

What's that to do with me? Send out guste.

Are you crazy?

Who'd buy her champagne? He wants you!

- I won't. I'm an artist. - A what?

- An artist. - What do you make of that, professor?

She has some crazy ideas about herjob!

Good evening.

Here I am.

Captain of a three-master, the Fritz Thomas,

just sailed in from Calcutta.

Straight from my hold.

Let go of me! Get out of here.

But I haven't done anything.

You miserable villain! Get out!

- Is this your daddy? - How dare you molest the lady.

- Is she your private property? - But professor!

- Quiet! White slave trader! - What?

You heard me, out! Get out! Out!

Professor, how dare you?

Miserable pimp!

How dare you throw someone out of here?

- He ordered champagne. - I'll pay! Leave the premises.

- Get out! - He called me a white slave trader!

Please, captain, don't make such a racket.

- You'll rouse the cops. - Good idea, the cops!

I'll get the cops, you old crook! You crook!

I'll get the cops!

He tried to murder me!

Someone getting into a brawl over me?

- That hasn't happened in ages. - I was only doing my duty.

No need to get all worked up. Let's drink to it.

Cheers!

May I propose a toast to you.

Forgive me, professor, but the police are here.

- The police? - They mustn't find you.

I have nothing to fear from the authorities.

- You may not, but we do. - You'd better leave, professor.

I have nothing to fear from the authorities.

We'll have to start letting rooms down there.

- He came on stage, drunk, like a madman. - Yes, he was drunk.

Just hold on.

This man claims he was assaulted here.

- He tried to murder me! To murder me! - — who did?

Well, who?

- Where did the ruffian disappear to? - File a report, officer!

- He attacked me on stage. - Yeah, right. Don't talk such nonsense.

Where did you hide him, you crook?

What do you want from me, you old drunk?

I was outside, wasn't I?

Come on, out you come! Little rascals, I finally caught you!

Get out! Finally!

Now! It's all over! Get out!

You too! You too!

You hooligans! Hooligans!

There he is!

He tried to murder me, officer. There he is!

I'm sorry, professor.

- He called me a slave trader! - Quiet!

I'm sorry, professor. This man wants me to press charges.

Go ahead, press charges. I'll press charges as well!

- What do you mean? Arrest the lout! - — be quiet!

- No one's going to silence me! - We'll see.

- Off to the station with you. - He tried to murder me!

He called me a slave trader!

I presume you're aware of the consequences

this incident will have for you.

Take that cigarette out of your mouth.

I said take that cigarette out of your mouth.

The truth! What are you looking for in this place?

The same as you, professor.

Get out! Out!

We'll have words about this!

Well done, professor.

Here! Down the hatch!

Garbage! Garbage! Garbage!

You miserable rascals!

You haven't heard the last of this!

You haven't heard...

You haven't heard... you haven't...

Goodness, what's wrong, professor?

It'll pass.

It'll...

I feel better already.

Those little rascals! Some profession you chose.

You got all worked up, and you shouldn't.

Damn that bell!

What's going on here?

Are we going to continue? The place is half empty!

Stop complaining. Who brought the skipper in?

Get going, wiggle your derrieres.

Come out with us, professor.

A little music will put you right.

You landed a few good punches,

but I'm not the kind who bears a grudge.

Professor,

I'm going to give you a little shot

from my personal medicine cabinet.

Down the hatch!

Do you really think this will help?

Sure, it'll put you back on your feet.

- Was it good? - Yes.

- Now you can show your face. - Why?

- Come with me. - Where?

- The reserved seats. - What for?

You want to hear Lola sing, don't you?

An enigma tic glimmer

a je-ne-sais-pas-quoi

flashes in the eyes

of a beautiful woman

but when my eyes look deeply

at the man vis-a-vis

and gaze intently at him

what does it mean?

From head to toe

I'm made for love

that's my whole world

there's nothing else

what choice do / have?

That's the way I'm made

quiet! Shush!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure

to introduce today's guest of honour:

Dr immanuel rath,

professor at the local college.

So what?

Cheers, professor.

From head to toe

I'm made for love

that's my whole world

there's nothing else

what choice do / have?

That's the way I'm made

love is all / know

there's nothing else

men swarm around me

like moths round a flame

and if their wings are singed

surely / can't be blamed

Do right and fear no man

professor! Breakfast!

Morning, immanuel!

Good morning.

Breakfast, professor.

Come on, darling, the coffee's getting cold.

There, sit down.

Do you always snore so loudly, sweetie?

I'm afraid I may have overindulged last night.

A few bottles of champagne. You held it just fine.

One?

You really are a sweetie.

Is it good?

Delicious. Extraordinary!

You see? You could have this every day.

There's no reason why not.

After all, I'm not married.

I must get to school.

I must hurry and get to school.

Come here.

Stand still.

There... so you'll be thinking of me.

What's this, no goodbye?

Give me a kiss.

- Do you love me too? - Yes, of course.

Good bye.

Mind the tram.

Morning, professor.

Morning.

Sit down!

Professor, it stinks in here of garbage!

Garbage!

Sflence! I'll have you all locked up!

Miserable brats!

Leave the classroom.

Go to the schoolyard.

I'll deal with you later.

Not without talent.

There's a lot I can understand.

But how can one risk one's entire future for that kind of person?

I beg your pardon, director.

You are speaking of my future wife.

- You can't be serious. - I am completely serious.

I will not hear another word.

I'm very sorry, my dear colleague,

but I'll have to report the matter.

Go and pack your clothes. The train won't wait for you!

Come in.

Hello, professor. Don't you have anything to do?

- Why did I marry you? - I've been wondering about that too.

Wrap the flowers carefully, so you don't crush them.

Why are you standing there? Go upstairs. You know the way.

How nice of you to come and say goodbye.

My dear miss Lola, I...

And such lovely flowers! Thanks.

Don't make such a long face. I'll be back next year.

My dear miss Lola, I brought you something else as well.

Would you accept this gift from me?

And at the same time, may I ask for your hand?

You want to marry me?

My god, you're sweet!

I hope, my child, you are fully aware of the gravity of this moment.

Long may they live!

Every happiness for the newlyweds!

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to...

Enough of your blather!

Here we go again.

My wedding ceremony was like this, so lovely.

If I had known you then,

perhaps I'd be the wife of a professor now.

All I have now is this conjurer.

That's right, I am a conjurer!

We're in for more of his stupid stunts.

Sit down.

You can't keep me from demonstrating my art to the professor.

With your permission, I'll pull a few eggs from under your nose.

As you can see, there is nothing in my hand.

Here, take it, please. There's something to be proud of.

Watch this, professor.

Sweetheart, hand me my small case.

You're hopeless!

- Why did you bring the postcards? - What a dumb question.

We sell them every evening.

As long as I've a penny to my name, they will not be sold!

Well, you never can tell. We'd better keep them.

Be ware of blonde women

they 're special, every one

at first you may be unaware

but something is definitely there

a little hanky-panky can be fun

but from their clutches you 'd better run

be ware of blonde women

they 're special, every one

How's business?

Two postcards.

What an ignorant bunch.

Ignorant? You're a fine one to talk.

You need a shave, just look at you!

You can't do business like that.

Go ahead and stare. You're not at the college now.

He's right, you know. You really should shave.

How dare you call the people out there ignorant, anyway?

We make a living off them.

Yes. We make a living off them.

A living.

- If you don't like it, go. - I will go. I'll go.

I'll go. I can't stand it!

I'd rather die like a dog than lead this life another day.

Well then, hand me my stockings.

Get the curling iron.

It's much too hot!

Well, professor, how are we today?

Care for a cigar?

Havana with a sumatra wrapper.

Our director appears to be in high spirits.

I am, and for a very good reason.

You should be pleased too. You're going to be my top attraction.

Don't make fun of the old guy, he hasn't hurt you.

You stay out of this.

Your husband's a big star. Here...

A contract, confirmed by cable.

And where?

At the blue angel.

- The blue angel? - Yes, we're returning to your home town.

There's going to be a big poster: "Professor immanuel rath".

Never! I'll never go back to that city.

- You'll change your mind. - I will not change my mind.

Isn't that just like you?

You've lived off this woman for five years.

And now when you finally can earn a few pennies,

the professor says, "I won't go!"

- Leave him alone. He'll go. - I won't!

We're leaving tomorrow morning, that's final.

No, I won't go. Never!

You can ask anything of me, but not that!

- Don't get all worked up. - No, I won't do it. Never.

No one's forcing you.

Never!

In person

Hello, director!

Good morning, director, you finally made it!

I never thought I'd ever crawl back into this hole, director.

My club, a hole?

She hasn't changed in the last five years, my wife.

You've been enjoying life.

You haven't exactly got any thinner, director.

- You haven't lost any weight, either. - Good day, director!

- Why should I, business is good. - Glad to hear it.

- And you? - Better now, but the last three weeks...

Be seeing you, director.

Be seeing you, maestro.

But not for at least ten years, I hope.

This place is ok for small fry, but not a headline act.

Au revoir, mon petit cochon/

who's that?

Another week, and this guy would have bankrupted me.

- Hello, Lola! - Hello.

So many handsome men in one place?

Enjoy your meal.

Don't pile the bags in a heap. How are we supposed to unpack?

I've never seen anything like it! They just dumped them.

- Don't miss your train. - Man...

What do you know about love?

Allow me to introduce myself. Mazeppa.

Hans adalbert mazeppa, strong man.

- So what? - I'm staying on. For you.

That's the kind of guy I am, a man of action.

Don't be in such a hurry.

We have plenty of time.

A few hours won't make a difference to me.

Please, go home quietly. It's sold out.

The professor!

Be ware of blonde women

they 're special, every one

at first you may be unaware

but something is definitely there

a little hanky-panky can be fun

but from their clutches you 'd better run

be ware of blondes

they 're special, every one

This could be a turning point for your career.

If everything runs smoothly, you have got it made.

The scala, Berlin,

the alhambra, London... The brush!

- The hippodrome, New York... - Stop, it'll go to his head.

- This is the blue angel. - Killjoy!

- Look at you. - Oh, shut up!

Where's the nose?

- The nose! You had it! - Me? You had it!

I had it, did I?

Don't let him make you nervous. I know exactly how you feel, professor.

I was just as excited 20 years ago when I had my first success.

Can't you just shut up for a few minutes?

More chairs! Even the mayor is here!

The mayor? This I have to see.

Don't be nervous, professor! We're completely sold out.

Everyone's here! It'll be quite an experience!

Your colleagues, your students.

Everyone's here! What a crowd! Don't be nervous, professor.

He's absolutely right. Don't be nervous!

Don't let it get to you. Take me as an example.

It's showtime!

Whenever I see a beautiful lady, I make my move.

That's my trademark.

What's the matter? Why the long face?

Every time I have some fun, you sit there moping.

What's going on here?

A bit of an atmosphere?

It happens in the best families.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name's mazeppa.

Hans adalbert mazeppa, strong man.

What are you waiting for? Go out and do your show.

What's the matter with the old guy?

Well, my colleague... Have some bubbly.

It'll pick you up.

There's something wrong with that boy.

For god's sake, where have you been?

What is it? What's the matter?

Lola, come down here.

I won't go on!

What? Have you gone crazy?

You can't back out on me a minute before showtime!

What's got into you?

You don't want to go on?

You will go on!

Put on the wig.

What's this? You don't want to go on?

Are you crazy?

- Nobody does that to me! - Get on stage! Out!

Ladies and gentlemen, I apologise for the slight delay.

- A technical problem. - Does someone have stomach ache?

The next number will more than make up for it,

a conjuring act of truly international class.

As a special part of our performance,

it is my pleasure to introduce to you

a man you all know

for his long and remarkable pedagogical achievements...

Pedagogical achievements at the local college.

Bring on the professor!

I can see, ladies and gentlemen, I need say no more.

I won't test your Patience any longer.

Please welcome our beloved professor immanuel rath!

- Watch it or you'll ruin my act. - Come on!

Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce

August, my apprentice sorcerer.

Conductor! Ladies and gentlemen,

as you can see, I work without props,

just my two hands and my ten fingers.

What you see here

is an ordinary top hat,

an original British top hat.

There's no double bottom, no secret opening or trap door.

This top hat, ladies and gentlemen,

I shall now place on the head of our August,

and I will proceed to produce a live dove before your very eyes!

Ladies and gentlemen, I know you're all thinking

I've already placed the dove in the hat.

But no, you are quite mistaken.

See? It's empty.

Empty.

Absolutely empty.

If I may, here's more proof.

A dagger. Here we go...

One,

two,

three,

four.

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not be alarmed

by the sight of the revolver in my right hand.

There! August isn't bird-brained any more!

This is an outrage! Call the police!

Director, I've run out of eggs.

Could you conjure a few up for me?

Of course, director, with pleasure.

Ladies and gentlemen, I shall produce some eggs

from August's nose...

Before your very eyes.

Pull yourself together, August!

I mean, you were a professor!

I know you're convinced August has the eggs under his top hat.

But you're wrong.

Another dove!

Lay some eggs!

Right away, ladies and gentlemen, at your service.

One,

two,

three...

An egg!

Where's your cock-a-doodle-doo?

A genuine hen's egg.

See...

Lay some eggs! Lay some more eggs!

Lay more eggs!

If you don't crow I'll kill you!

Here we go.

One, two, three, an egg!

An authentic, genuine hen's egg! See?

Go on, crow!

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

If you don't crow this time, I'll kill you!

Go on, crow!

What is it? I didn't do anything. What do you want from me?

Come on.

You asked for it.

I don't get it, an educated man like you...

All for some gal.

Get some rest.

Take care of things.

From head to toe

I'm made for love

that's my whole world

there's nothing else

what choice do / have?

That's the way I'm made

love is all / know

there's nothing else

men swarm around me

like moths round a flame

and if their wings are singed

surely / can't be blamed

from head to toe

I'm made for love

that's my whole world

there's nothing else