All language subtitles for Melba Episode 6 (1988 Australian Series)

disgruntled trilogy and

Who are you, Nelly?

Are you happy?

Yes.

And you son, sure.

I have sung in America every year for ten years.

I have toured the country from top to bottom, from side to side.

Everywhere I go.

I imagine that one day my son will come to me.

Sometimes I think I see him in the audience.

Sometimes when there is a knock at my dressing room door,

I hold my breath, thinking he may appear.

Occasionally I receive news through his father's family.

After the terrible Texas hurricane in 1900,

it took forever to find out he was not hurt.

Where is he now?

Three of my four children died.

Young.

Their deaths drove me to despair.

Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's child.

But, oh, my darling Nelly,

one so grief has found its release in tears.

You must try to turn your thoughts to your own life.

What? You may yet achieve.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

I am not alone.

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She was ever so pleased.

But it's improved her temper, and I...

Her and Matthew's erratic tooth and claw!

Not that I take sides, mind.

Dear God...

It's from that little boy, my son!

George.

Oh, George.

He is in Portland.

He came to see my constant Portland oracle.

Oh dear, I have a...

I'm in some miracle, let him.

I'm miracle.

They say...

They say...

I thought I'd wear a carnage.

I should wear two.

One on each side.

Be more remarkable.

Oh, what rot?

Nellie tells me she found her son, George, in the Wild West of America.

But a pair Charles Armstrong becomes some sort of cowboy.

Good Lord.

She plans to rent coom cottage from the barrispens.

Her son's tragic mainland spends summer with her there.

Where's the boy?

Today, we'll have to ask him.

Oh, very good.

Hello.

George.

Hello.

Where are your things?

I walked in the station to bring in my bags later.

I am...

so glad you are here.

My father says I can stay as long as I like.

How is he?

Well...

Do you like to drink tea?

Yes.

Perhaps you would prefer coffee.

Tea's fine with me.

Tea, thank you, Jessup.

And some petty force for Mr Armstrong.

Certainly.

You call this a cottage?

It's just rather silly, isn't it?

The Empress Eugenia entertained Queen Victoria here.

Gosh.

How long have you lived in Oregon?

A couple of years.

I live in Clameth County.

It's very cold there.

Winter sets in early.

Lots of snow before Christmas.

My father bought a ranch from the appliques.

You heard it, Jesse Applegate?

I tried very hard to contact you, George.

I wanted to write you lots of times.

I didn't know what you'd think.

I guess you hate my father.

No.

He never talked about you.

Never.

Oh, my darling boy.

I can't believe you are actually here.

Largest life and twice as healthy.

Oh, I'm so glad.

So very glad.

Well...

I can't believe in the sun.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

So glad.

I'm not a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

I'm a man.

Not you having anything?

No, no.

I try not to eat.

Because I'm utterly unknown reason.

One begins to put on flesh at 40.

It is not for the want of trying not to do so.

My scottia made me some wonderful wafers

By toasting a slice of bread,

It's sitting it down the middle and toasting both pieces again.

But still the pounds pile on.

You remind me of your father.

You are just as handsome as he used to be.

You look pretty damn handsome yourself.

As coffee has served a swan, carved out of ice covered in spun sugar.

With the ice cream and fresh peaches between the birds wings.

Well he decided if every cook had to use hot ions and chisels making a swan the dish would never be popular.

So he dispensed with the ice and added a source of crushed strawberries.

And called it peach melba.

See.

It was so famous.

Keeping this is all a dream.

It is.

What a perfect summer.

I hope it never ends.

When are we going to Paris?

Thursday. You will like my house there.

It has a very pretty courtyard.

Do you remember Paris?

Yes.

The haze is sort of wet.

How exciting it all is.

My dear Madame will be delighted to see you again.

You were such a serious little boy.

I remember you hopping about like a little sparrow.

Do you still speak French?

Oh, well.

My mother thinks I've forgotten how to speak English.

The voice. Tenor.

Peritone?

I'm not much of a singer. I can whistle.

To see you both together again.

I'm so pleased.

When must all go back to America?

Whenever he wishes.

I don't want to go back to ranching.

I'd like to live in London for a while.

Well, I shouldn't go back to America.

The Metropolitan Opera under its new director has no attraction for me.

Who is the new director?

I'm Rick Conrad.

Now, there's a man who's no excuse for.

He used to be an actor and stage manager.

No experience at all in running an opera company.

What is happening to the world?

How long are you in Paris?

Until the end of the month.

George wants to see the sights.

What a strange mixed.

Unacomfortable thing life can be.

Yes.

There's no way he'll be there without again.

This is it, right?

Let's listen then, we'll go back a congratulating with Spotter.

All right, thank you.

Thank you.

I know you're busy. I get straight to the point. I am building the finest upper house in New York, ever so.

I have a guess, Mr. Halenstein. Come tomorrow, I can see you then.

I gotta believe tomorrow, just a few moments, Madam. Sue me if your time isn't well spent.

Another opera house in New York, you so?

The population is doubled, so I'm doubling your process. You sing for Oscar Hammerstein, you make history together.

I have no intention of returning to New York for some time.

I give you 1500 of performance.

I'm sorry, I'm not interested.

2000.

It will be the biggest thing you ever did. Oscar Hammerstein says so.

Well, Nellie Melbert says no.

Good evening.

I love you linen.

I'm not auer, Madam Melbert.

I thought you were leaving for the girl Lynn.

Lynn can wait. So are you going to New York next year?

No.

I'll give you. Listen. Listen.

I will give you 2,500 a night.

Not for ten times the money.

And you can sing as many nights as you like.

Well, anyone else so unfortunate? I should be very angry.

But I admire your plug, Mr. Hammersdale.

And nevertheless, the matter is closed.

Mr. Hammersdale.

Mr. Hammersdale.

It's all settled. You get 3,000 a night.

Do you always just walk into other people's houses?

Please, please, please. Never mind about that.

3,000 a performance. You can open in Lobo M.

I have something for you.

The guarantee.

$2,000.

You accept?

Didn't Oscar Hammersdale say you would?

I asked you to ask, what's wrong?

But you've got all my money.

So it appears.

Was there ever such a woman?

You can't. Mark my words.

Extraordinary creature.

Well, I have to posit it his money as Rothschild's bank under his name.

I'm sure I go back to New York's season after season.

Quite.

I don't need the money. I've achieved everything I want to achieve.

I enjoy London and Paris.

And who wants to enjoy the gossip in American newspapers?

Or they want to scandal?

Anyway, New York client always needs to influence her.

Tell me, Nellie.

Is that romantic fair-haired boy of yours?

What is he going to do with himself?

Is he going into the garden?

I had hoped he might be interested to study for Oxford.

But he's had so little formal education.

I'm afraid he's somewhat gosh.

But that's his charm.

Gosh, he's adorable.

I promise me he won't ever ruin him by making him appear well read and refined.

These past months have been the happiest of my life.

We're ever in the garden, Jordan, do we?

We play cards in dominoes.

Having him with me makes me young.

It's like I haven't shared him, darling.

Frederick will invite him on his next suit.

In the meantime, what you say we do a little matchmaking?

Oh, what had you in mind?

Colonel Otway.

Name by him?

Royal Barks are ready to be terribly well connected.

He's in Park Lane.

More, he has an angelic daughter, Ruby.

Trevor, pretty, sticky and clean.

A good manage.

Yes, that did so and everything.

Ruby, dear, I want you to look nice tonight.

The cream cell, I think.

Yes, mother?

You really must take more trouble with your appearance.

You looked a perfect fright at lunch in yesterday.

And do try to talk more.

It seems little point in sitting there like a stuffed doll.

You might be tense that if something is wrong with you,

you might be tense that of 17.

I should try, mother.

A lady to gray will no doubt have invited any number of interesting people.

Madam Melville will most likely sing.

Mother, look, sight him.

She has the most beautiful voice anywhere in the world.

What have you needed for?

Oh, my heart.

Chase me straight up and bow.

And part again.

Again, my heart, my heart.

What are we waiting for you and mine?

The bleeding room.

A stifle.

Oh, my heart.

Oh, my heart.

Oh, my heart.

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop for forever

Stop for forever

Don't ride

Stand home

Please

Don't ride

movable

You will enjoy the shoot with my husband.

He said to be the best all-round shot in England.

You said smell, but in exchange his sight is so piercing he can catch the eye of a nesting

truck.

What do you think of his opt, Will?

She seems very nice.

My dear boy, she's an angel.

Why can you not be on your knees?

Go and talk to her, or I'll never speak to you again.

How do you intend to stay in Surrey, Maria?

Well, I may return to you, Frederick.

First I open the autumn season in Boem.

I am a child.

I wonder.

She places a note in the air.

There's a painter that places a note on the canvas.

It stays there, as though it always existed.

Always will exist.

I never would have put it quite like that, but I guess you're right.

Mother certainly can't see.

I should love to hear in Boem.

Hello.

Why not?

Maybe you and your friends could join.

Oh, that would be heavenly.

Ma'am, call your George.

I guess.

Ruby.

Oh, that's the way you said that.

Oh, that's the way you said that.

Oh, that's the way you said that.

Oh, that's the way you said that.

Oh, that's the way you said that.

It's music around.

It's my song.

The way you said that.

Something's happened to you.

I have known it for days.

What do you mean?

You're in love.

Oh, my darling boy.

I'm so glad.

Hurry up.

They're waiting to see you.

Oh, hey.

Oh, gentlemen, I've got no business connections with anybody.

Nothing. No landlord. Anything I'm doing, I'm doing myself.

What about your reporter director's?

Listen, I'm an inventor. So I invented my own.

I've got a president, a vice president, a managing director, and a second.

The president's name is Aska Hamashdai.

The vice president's name is Aska Hamashdai.

It may I simply pass it on?

If all the others are involved, Aska Hamashdai as well.

The plans of the building, the board, approved unanimously.

It just so happens.

The president, Aska Hamashdai, has built 10 theaters already, so no problem there.

Then the board decides to send Aska Hamashdai to Europe to bring back seniors that are really the best.

What happened?

Who have you engaged? How much are you paying?

Aren't you still in music?

That's what they asked me.

So then I paid a call on Madame Milba.

I made her scene that I know of what's tool and tool.

So now she's my leading prima dana.

Also, she's going to help me put the company together.

I tell you gentlemen, what Aska Hamashdai accomplished in Europe,

maybe New York's second opera house is not going to be second anymore.

Maybe it's going to be first and foremost.

Mr. Hamashdai, what will Conrad say to that?

Conrad?

Conrad?

Oh, Conrad at the Metropolitan.

Gentlemen, I don't wish him that luck.

God forbid he shouldn't have to go back to his old trade.

But I wouldn't wish it on him.

What was it?

Before he got into acting, making red traps in Hungary, wasn't it?

I hope he doesn't go back to that.

Are you certain you've got no one?

Suppose you're pretty.

Mr. Hamashdai, suppose Madame Milba's supposed to have a snowflake.

Suppose, suppose, gentlemen, suppose it's nose and bun day.

Listen, right now, I've got no type right now.

I've got a telephone, I've got no style.

But I feel it coming, gentlemen.

Oh, yes.

I feel it coming.

You look wonderful this evening.

People should not make an answer or remarks at dinner.

If people look wonderful at dinner, they must take the consequences.

Ruby is a direct descendant of King Edward III.

She's a very good friend.

She's a very good friend.

She's a very good friend.

She's a very good friend.

She's a very good friend.

She's a very good friend.

Ruby is a direct descendant of King Edward III.

You don't say?

I do indeed.

Her grandmother was the sole artist her loftess William Otaway.

As a result, Ruby will eventually inherit the Tufton Art Collection.

Of course.

Ruby's grandfather is a direct descendant of King James I of Scotland.

My dear Mr Armstrong may not wish to delve into all the family history.

No, since I'm sure he's very interested in Ruby's family.

Yes, sir.

I'm sure he's very clever.

He's just uneducated.

His appearance is not against him.

Ruby is born to a certain position.

Well, is nothing wrong with the Armstrong side of the family?

No.

The Melbourne is a remarkable woman.

Yes.

At least he won't be trying to marry Ruby for interested reasons.

But she is a singer.

Not quite what one had in mind for one's daughter.

My dear will there ever be anyone you thoroughly approve of?

I'd rather doubt it.

Ruby's so clever.

So impulsive.

She lives off her emotions.

If she were disappointed it would mean so much to her.

Still, I expect Melbourne's jewels are worth a fortune.

Ruby, I'm so happy.

I love you.

I am very glad.

Do you love me?

Of course.

Is your mother pleased?

She says she's worried we're too young, but really I think she's tickled pink.

She could take your heart and keep it all to herself, couldn't she?

What do you mean?

Well, it's not just a voice.

It's an enchantment.

A moonbeam dancing.

A flower unfolding.

Hey, I'm the one you're marrying, remember?

Of course, George.

Dear George.

My dear, exciting.

St. George is kind of a square and excellent choice.

Mrs. Otways determined to have the reception at her apartments in Park Lane.

So there's an end to that.

Machine waiting will happen.

They will honeymoon with Hinchikliffe Castle.

Kind of girl-wet, don't you think?

Is that a cold in December, I should have thought?

True.

Still.

Yes, of course, two of them.

Exactly.

So?

So?

Her kid's getting married. What's the big deal?

Everyone gets married.

She can sing for me while the newlyweds go to my abra and look over the falls.

What do we do?

This is getting serious, Arthur.

I tell you.

The novelty is wearing off.

I need a star.

The

Don't look for Oscar Hammerstein in a box tonight, gentlemen.

The boxes are all sold.

If I have a ticket left, I give you a ticket.

I only give tickets when the theater is full.

That way I'm doing you a favor.

The theater's empty.

Makes it look like you're doing me a favor.

Do you think you'll be ready in time?

The paint may still be wet.

But the workmen have promised to leave as soon as the audience arrive.

The Manhattan Opera House opens tonight.

Where's Melba?

She's coming.

Who said you'd be singing the first week?

Mr. Hammerstein, excuse me.

I've got a young baritone over here, and I'd like you to listen to him.

He's gonna be a big star one day.

I can wait.

The

The bridegroom gave the bride a ruby and diamond necklace, a diamond heart and chain,

a diamond and sapphire ring.

Herman Firs, a pearl and platinum necklace, a ruby and diamond brooch.

Arthur, Arthur, can you listen to this?

Madam Melba gave the bride a gold-mounted dressing case,

a diamond-studded watch and chain, a diamond and amethyst heart.

To her son, the great singer presented a residence in Ireland and an annuity of £15,000 a year.

My god, Papa, it's nearly $75,000.

Good. Good.

Things are looking up.

The way she's spending money, she's going to need a job.

It's a tribute to you, dear.

All the beautiful gifts they received, all the newspaper stories.

Oh, for you.

Every last bit of it.

As long as they're happy, that is all I care about.

Hey, how could they help?

They have been my stars.

When I think how lucky they are at their age, the world's their blooming oyster.

Yes, I do say all right.

What a little long now, Blow. I'm feeling a bit toxy, Boo.

Mm-hmm.

Hey.

Oh, Blow.

Good night.

We've got the toast, we've got the peaches, we've got the ice cream.

So, where the hell is Melba?

Oh, tell us a matter, what you are.

Oh, tell us a matter, what you are.

Recording says you can't do Boann.

The Metropolitan has exclusive rights.

If that's a joke, you better start packing for Alaska.

I declare war, gentlemen. All out war.

I see the hairy hand of Heinrich.

Conrad in this.

Recordies representative made a gentleman's agreement with me and March.

But gentlemen, aren't always gentlemen, gentlemen.

So now, Conrad bribes recordies.

And all of a sudden the Metropolitan says they have exclusive rights to Boann.

And want to take me to court.

Conrad.

He tells me I will not open my upper house.

He says singers will not sing for me.

He says I am bankrupt.

Conrad.

Even when he is lying, he is lying.

But he will not stop me from doing Boann.

What's the point of doing Boann if he haven't gotten Melba?

What do you say to the rumor that Melba never intended to sing for you in the first place?

She is still in London, her son just got married.

Listen to me.

And you're listening to court.

Not you.

Not the little Volatran.

Not Melba herself is going to stop Kaskar-Mashtain.

I think of some things, see?

Like Gerta said, everything has been thought of already.

Only problem is thinking of it again.

I don't.

I don't.

Great.

Send the Gaiden to Melba.

This doesn't get her going.

Nothing will.

Now, time for Conrad.

It claims the Metropolitan has so new York rights to Melba.

Such a thing could never have happened in Maurice Grau's day.

It is an outrage.

And if Conrad thinks this will stop me, you're going to New York.

Yes.

But you promise.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I did not.

I did not.

I did not.

I did not break promises.

I admit.

And if a plan goes in New York, but I like a good fight.

Well, I never want to do with you, Madam.

I swear, one day, I shall burst a bloodfist.

Oh, please, Glow.

Not that.

Whatever else you do, not that.

Papa.

Papa.

Papa!

Papa!

What?

Where else?

That's really grown from Melba.

It's been the passage feeling very well.

We'll start with the other half of the season, sir.

Take that out.

Madam Melba, what do you say to people who say you're about to rule your career?

Just exactly how much are you paying, Madam Melba, Mr. Hammerstein?

Have you spoken with Mr. Conread yet, Madam Melba?

The mental bottle is furious with you for going with the Manhattan.

Gentlemen, I am Melba.

I seek where?

When I'm like.

I will not fail Mr. Hammerstein.

Come here.

Move from here.

How do you do?

I can't believe it.

I can't believe it.

Can you imagine?

Some clients are too expensive.

Just a million more so.

You can put a minute in the middle of a minute.

You can move your face around.

I can't remember.

I'm in the middle of a minute.

I can't believe it.

You can't stop.

You can't stop.

You can't stop.

You can't stop.

No, no!

No, no!

No, no, no, no.

Listen to her!

Shh!

Shh!

Try it, everybody.

Am I all about how they would look, we speak.

I'll do my darkest.

This is who is good.

No!

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my most.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

I'll do my best.

Ladies and gentlemen, tonight it's the high point.

No theater I've built ever had better acoustics and no voice ever did acoustics, better service.

I am the Milba and your slave.

Mr. Hammerstein, I am your greatest admirer.

No, no, no.

What's the matter for God's sake?

Really? What is it?

I cannot.

If you touch me again I shall die.

I had no idea it would be like this. No one ever told me.

It's so ugly. I cannot bear it.

The nights I've laid awake thinking of you.

Stop it, it's disgusting.

You're disgusting.

So much for the honeymoon. Never mind.

There's always America. After all you didn't marry George, I'm strong.

You married the son of Nellie Meldove.

George?

What's the news about their win?

When things are bad they can only get worse.

Judge Townsend ruled in our favor, we can do it.

Well?

That's the good news.

But Conrad has brought it to withhold all copies of the orchestral score.

How dare he?

Madam, my luck is like the tide. High or low it is phenomenal.

Right now I feel the tide coming in. I may have to go to Italy, I may have to go to the moon.

But may I give up cigars and learn embroidery if I don't get you, boy. I promise you.

I trust you.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.

You're a good man.