And now, with this Flynn guy,
with all these publicity,
I got me a world full of yes!
* The name on everybody's lips *
* Is gonna be *
* Roxie *
* The lady rakin' in the chips *
* Is gonna be *
* Roxie *
* I'm gonna be a celebrity *
* That means somebody * * everyone knows *
* They're gonna recognize my eyes *
* My hair, my teeth, * * my boobs, my nose *
* From just some dumb * * mechanic's wife *
* I'm gonna be *
* Roxie *
* Who says that * * murder's not an art? *
* And who, in case * * she doesn't hang, *
* can say she started * * with a bang? *
* Roxie Hart! *
Boys?
* They're gonna wait * * outside in line *
* To get to see *
* Roxie *
* Think of those autographs I'll sign *
* Good luck to you, *
* Roxie *
* And I'll appear in a lavaliere *
* That goes all the way * * down to my waist *
* Here a ring, there a ring *
* Everywhere a ring a ling *
* But always in the best of taste *
Oooh... I'm a star.
And the audience loves me.
And I love them.
And they love me for loving them.
And I love them for loving me.
And we love each other.
And that's 'cause none of us got enough love in our childhoods.
And that's show biz.
Kid.
* She's giving up here humdrum life *
* I'm gonna be *
* Roxie. *
* She made a scandal and a start. *
* And Sophie Tucker * * will shit, I know *
* To see her name * * get billed below *
* Roxie Hart! *
* Roxie *
I just can't take it anymore.
I can't go anywhere without hearing about that dumb tomato!
Oh, Mama, not you too.
I have some bad news, kid. The tour has been cancelled.
What?
Your name has been out of the papers too long.
All you read about today, is that Hart kid.
She's hot.
And what am I supposed to do?
Suck up to her like everybody else?
It couldn't hurt.
Over my dead body.
Mind if I join you?
Lights out, 10 minutes.
Smoke?
Look what some Johnny sent me.
Triple-cream caramels, all the way from San Francisco.
I知 watching my figure. You know, the trial.
Hey, great mention of you in the Trib' today, huh?
There have been so many, I just can't keep track.
Hey, did I ever tell you? You're exactly same size as my sister.
I mean, you'd fit into her costumes perfectly.
Really?
Yeah, and I was thinking, you know,
with all the publicity that's piled up between us, and when Billy gets us off,
we'd be a natural to do an act together.
You think so, huh?
Ladies and gentlemen,
Miss Velma Kelly in Act...
of Desperation.
* My sister and I had an act * * that couldn't flop *
* My sister and I were headed * * straight for the top *
* My sister and I earned a * * thou' a week at least *
* Oh, yeah! *
* But my sister is now, * * unfortunately, deceased *
* I know it's sad, of course *
* But a fact *
* is still a fact *
* And now all that remains *
* Is the remains *
* Of a perfect *
* double *
* act! *
Watch this.
Now you have to imagine it with 2 people. It's swell with 2 people.
* First I'd... *
* Then she'd... *
* Then we'd... *
* But I can't do it alone! *
* Then she'd... *
* Then I'd... *
* Then we'd... *
* But I can't do it alone! *
* She'd say, * * "What's your sister like?" *
* I'd say, "Men," *
* She'd say, * * "You're the cat's meow" *
* Then we'd wow the crowd again *
* When she'd go... *
* I'd go... *
* We'd go... *
* Then those ding-dong daddies * * started to roar *
* Whistled, stomped, * * stamped on the floor *
* Yelling, screaming, * * begging for more. *
* And we'd say, "O.K. fellas, * * keep your socks up. *
* 'cause you ain't seen * * nothin' yet!" *
* But I simply cannot do it *
* alone! *
So what do you think, huh?
Come on, you can say.
I know you're right. The first part is shit.
But the second part...
The second part is really nifty.
* She'd go... *
* I'd go... *
* We'd go... *
* And then those two-bit Johnnies did it a brown *
* To cheer the best * * attraction in town *
* They nearly tore the balcony down *
* And we'd say. "Okay, boys... *
* we're goin' home, but before we go * * here's a few more partin' shots!" *
* And this... *
* this we did in perfect unison. *
* Now, you've seen me goin' through it *
* It may seem there's nothin' to it *
* But I simply cannot do it *
* Alone! *
So where's the part where you blew her brains out?
Okay, Roxie. I値l... I'll level with you...
No, don't bother.
You think you're fooling me? You're all washed up.
And it's me they want now, and I知 a big star.
Single.
Oh, I almost forgot. You were in the paper today too.
In the back. With the obituaries.
Velma Kelly's trial has been postponed indefinitely.
Seven words. Wow.
Oh! And here's a little piece of advice.
Direct from me to you.
Lay off the caramels.
And now, for all you Chicago's stay-up-laters.
You night owls who only come alive after dark,
We dedicate this tune:
Chicago After Midnight.
This all took place in Lake Shore Drive?
Incredible.
All right. Thanks.
They just arrested this woman for triple homicide.
Really?
Yeah, get this. She's an heiress.
And all her family is in the...
pineapples... grapefruit, some kind of fruit, I don't know.
Anyhow, this dame, Kitty what's her name, something...
She's playing house.
On the north side in an apartment, with a guy named Harry.
What Harry does for living, no one's quite sure.
But it doesn't really matter because she's footing all the bills. Anyhow...
Kitty comes home tonight. Harry's already in bed,
She goes to change. When she returns, she notices something...
rather odd.
Extremely odd.
Kitty disappears for a second. Cool as a cucumber.
When she returns, she gently wakes up Harry.
Harry says, "What? I知 alone!"
She says, "Alone? You have two other women in bed with you!"
So, get this, Harry...
he says, "Come on, darling,"
"you gonna believe what you see or what I tell you?"
Good night, folks.
Miss Baxter, Miss Baxter!
Mary Sunshine from The Evening Star.
I wonder if you would mind saying a word or two?
Sure I値l say three. Go to hell!
Please direct your questions to her counsel.
You're not my counsel. I want my money back!
It痴 not your money. It痴 your mother's money.
Are you sorry, dear?
Sure I'm sorry. Sorry I got caught.
- Okay, Miss Sunshine. - Not now, Roxie.
I got a letter from a guy.
He says he's going on a hunger strike until I知 free.
That's nice, kid.
Miss Baxter, did you know these two ladies personally?
Did I know these two ladies personally? Was that your question?
Yeah, that's my ques...
She's very high-spirited, isn't she?
Miss Baxter...
Hey, Mr. Flynn.
- Yeah, hi, Tracy. - It痴 Roxie.
Yeah, sure, I was just kidding.
Did you get my trial date yet?
- Listen, kid. - I知 on top of your list, right?
Go to hell!
What a helling, huh? And socialite too.
Her mother owns all the pineapples in Hawaii.
What the hell do I care about pineapples?
- All right, all right... - Listen, hey. Hey!
That's all for the questions.
and afterwards I'll be happy to give the interview myself.
Billy...
How does it feel, kid?
J. Edgar Hoover couldn't find your name in the papers.
Mr. Flynn?
Someone open this door immediately.
Oh, my god. Roxie! What is it dear?
Oh, no, no, no. Don't worry about me.
Oh, I only hope the fall didn't...
hurt the baby.
Baby?
Cheat!
Roxie!
Roxie, when did this happen, darling?
Well, Doc? Is she or isn't she?
She is.
Would you swear that statement in court?
- Yes. - Good.
Button your fly.
I would just like to say that my own life doesn't matter now,
just that of my unborn child.
Poor dear, to have your baby born in jail...
My readers won't stand for this.
I can assure you that won't happen.
She'll come to trial at the earliest possible moment.
You can quote me on that.
I think it's sweet.
First time we ever have one where a girl's knocked up.
When is the baby due, Roxie?
Hey, Roxie...
Roxie! I just heard the good news!
I知 the father.
Hey, Roxie, who's the father?
The question is completely out of line.
How dare you insult this...
this brave, young woman? That's enough.
Roxie, honey! It痴 me, daddy!
It's daddy!
Roxie, I came as soon as I could.
Rox?
* If someone stood up * * in a crowd *
* And raised his voice up * * way out loud *
* And waved his arm * * and shook his leg *
* You'd notice him *
* If someone * * in the movie show *
* Yelled: "Fire * * in the second row" *
* "This whole place * * is a powder keg!" *
* You'd notice him *
* And even without * * clucking like a hen *
* Everyone gets noticed, * * now and then, *
* Unless, of course, * * that personage should be *
* Invisible, *
* inconsequential, *
* me! *
* Cellophane *
* Mister Cellophane *
* Shoulda been my name *
* Mister Cellophane *
* 'Cause you can look * * right through me *
* Walk right by me *
* And never know I'm there... *
* I tell ya *
* Cellophane *
* Mister Cellophane *
* Shoulda been my name *
* Mister Cellophane *
* 'Cause you can look * * right through me *
* Walk right by me *
* And never know * * I'm there. *
Oh, I didn't see you. Sit down.
Look, Andy, I知 afraid I gotta hit you hard.
And I can only hope that you'll be big about it.
- Amos, my name is Amos. - Who said it wasn't?
Oh, it was the kid... kid's name I was thinking about.
You know when she's due? September.
Oh, but... You'll pass out those cigars anyway.
- I don't want you to give a damn when people... - People what?
- Laugh. - Laugh? Why would they laugh?
'Cause they can count. Can you count?
September.
Here's a copy of Roxie's first statement from the D.A.'s office.
Says she hadn't copulated with you for four months prior to the incident.
Well, she would know.
Yeah, I guess we hadn't done no copulatin' since...
Wait a minute.
That don't figure out right. I couldn't be the father.
Well, forget about that now. My client needs your support.
You mean she needs a meal ticket?
That's all I致e ever been. But this time she's gone too far.
What are you gonna do?
- Divorce her? - You're damn right!
I値l divorce her!
She probably won't even notice.
Yeah. Yeah, put him through.
* A human being's made of * * more than air *
* With all that bulk, you're bound * * to see him there *
* Unless that human bein' * * next to you *
* Is unimpressive, *
* undistinguished *
* You *
* know *
* who... *
- You're still here Ed? - Yeah, I知 still here.
I think...
* Shoulda been my name *
* Mister Cellophane *
* 'Cause you can look * * right through me *
* Walk right by me *
* And never know I'm there... *
* I tell ya *
* Cellophane *
* Mister Cellophane *
* Shoulda been my name *
* Mister Cellophane *
* 'Cause you can look * * right through me *
* Walk right by me *
* And never know I'm there *
* Never even know *
* I'm there. *
I hope I didn't take up too much of your time.
I致e been waiting here for 10 minutes. Don't do that again.
This dress makes me look like a Woolworth lamp shade. I知 not wearing this.
- You're wearing it because I tell you to wear it. - I知 not wearing this dress.
And when Andy's on the stand, I want you to do knitting.
Knitting? Oh, for Christ's sake.
- A baby garment. - I don't know how to knit!
- Then learn. -That's no way to win a jury's sympathy.
- Oh, you don't need advice anymore? - Lookit here, Mr. Mouthpiece.
It seems to me that I知 the one who's coming up with the good ideas.
I知 sick of everybody telling me what to do. And you treat me like dirt.
You treat me like I'm some dumb, common criminal.
But you are some dumb, common criminal.
Well, it's better than being a greasy, mick lawyer.
- Who happens to be saving your ass. - Who's out for all he can steal!
Maybe you'd like to appeal in court without me.
Maybe I could. Have you read the morning papers?
- They love me! - My zop!
They'd love you a lot more if you were hanged. You know why? 'Cause they'd sell more papers.
- You're fired. - I quit.
Any lawyer in this town would die to have my case.
You're a phony celebrity. You're flash in the pan
and in a couple of weeks, no one's gonna give a shit about you.
That's Chicago.
No! No!
No! Not guilty!
What happened?
It痴 the Hunyak. She lost her last appeal.
So what does that mean?
What that means, is that...
Next week, she's gonna...
This is Mary Sunshine, coming to you from the Cook County Jail,
where history will be made today.
Katelin Helinsky will become the first woman
in the state of Illinois to be executed.
And so ladies and gentlemen...
And now, ladies and gentlemen, for your pleasure and your entertainment,
we proudly present Katelin Helinsky
and her famous Hungarian Disappearing Act.
Bravo!
You know, it's really not that bad.
You're clear about everything we agreed on?
Yep. I致e been up all night rehearsing.
What do you do when Harrison starts coming after you?
I sit still and look straight ahead. Never at the jury.
- And? - And I look modest.
- And? - And...
- And say nothing. - That's right!
- That was the deal, right? - Right.
You ask me back, I do all the talking this time.
Absolutely, Billy. Whatever you say.
- Mr. Flynn, his honor is here. - Thank you.
You ready?
Yeah.
Billy...
I知 scared.
Don't be.
I致e been around a long time. Believe me, you've got nothing to worry about.
It痴 all a circus. A three-ring circus.
These trials, the whole world...
It's all a show business.
But Kid,...
You're working with a star.
* Give 'em the old razzle-dazzle *
* Razzle-dazzle 'em *
* Give 'em an act with * * lots of flash in it *
* And the reaction * * will be passionate *
* Give 'em the old hocus pocus *
* Bead and feather 'em *
* How can they see with sequins * * in their eyes? *
* What if your hinges all are rusting? *
* What if, in fact, * * you're just disgusting ? *
* Razzle-dazzle them *
* And they'll never catch wise! *
* Give 'em the old razzle-dazzle *
* Razzle-dazzle them *
* Give 'em a show * * that's so splendiferous *
* Row after row * * will grow vociferous *
* Give 'em the old * * flimflam flummox *
* Fool and fracture 'em *
* How can they hear the truth * * above the roar? *
* Roar, roar, roar. *
* Throw 'em a fake and a finagle *
* They'll never know * * you're just a bagel, *
* Razzle-dazzle them *
* And they'll beg you for more! *
- I Object! - Sustained.
Your honor, I haven't even asked the question yet.
* Give 'em the old dough br-ownie *
* Daze and dizzy 'em *
* Back since the days * * of old Methuselah *
* Everyone loves * * the big bambooz-a-ler *
* Give 'em the old three ring circus *
* Stun and stagger 'em *
* When you're in trouble, * * go into your dance *
* Though you are stiffer * * than a girder *
* They'll let you get away *
* with murder *
* Razzle-dazzle them *
* And you're god of romance *
- Hello, Amos. - Amos?
That's right, Mr. Flynn. Amos.
Amos, when did you file suit for divorce?
A month ago.
Was there any reason for filing at this particular time?
Well I値l say...
The newspapers said Roxie was expecting a little stranger.
That's hardly ground for divorce, is it?
A little too much of a stranger.
By that you mean you doubted the paternity of the child.
Well, sure.
Tell me something, Amos. Do you share a bed with your wife?
Yes, sir, every night.
You expect this jury to believe that you slept next to this woman
every night without exercising your rights as a husband?
- I could have if I wanted to. - Oh, but you didn't.
- No, I did. - Did what?
- Want to. - But you didn't.
- Didn't what? - What you wanted.
Wait a minute, I知 getting confused here.
Hey, tell me Hart. You tell me.
Did you ever question Roxie herself?
Did you even bother to ask her if you were the father of her child?
- No, sir. - No. What?
If you became convinced that you were wrong, you'd be man enough to admit it. Wouldn't you?
You'd even be willing to take her back
if Roxie swore that you are the father of her child,
- which she does. - She does?
She does!
No more questions! You can step down now.
Well done, Andy.
Roxie, I知 so sorry.
* Give 'em the old *
* Razzle-dazzle *
* Razzle-dazzle them *
* Show 'em the first rate * * sorcerer you are *
* Long as ya keep 'em * * way off balance *
* How can they spot * * ya got no talents? *
* Razzle-dazzle 'em *
This is the moment we've been waiting for.
Roxie Hart finally takes the stand in her own defense.
* And they'll make you a star! *
Order! Order!
Proceed, Mr. Flynn.
Roxie, I have here a statement in which you admit to having...
illicit relations with the deceased, Fred Casely.
- Is this statement true or false? - I知 afraid that's true.
You're an honest girl, Roxie.
When did you first meet Fred Casely?
When he sold Amos and me our furniture.
And your personal relationship with him? Can you tell the jury when that began?
When I permitted him to escort me home one night,
I don't think I would've gone with him
if Mr. Hart and me hadn't quarreled that very morning.
- Quarreled? - Yes, sir.
Well, I suppose it was his fault.
Oh, no, sir. It was my fault.
I suppose I just couldn't stop pestering him.
Pestering him? About what?
I didn't like him working those long hours at the garage.
I wanted him home with me...
to darn his socks and iron his shirts.
I wanted a real home, and a child.
So you drifted into this illicit relationship
because you were unhappy at home.
Yes, I was most unhappy.
Roxie Hart!
The state has accused you of the murder of Fred Casely.
Are you guilty or not guilty?
I知 not guilty...
I知 not guilty! I killed him...
I did. But I知 not a criminal. I知 not a criminal...
Roxie...
Do you recall the night of January 14th?
Could you tell the jury, in your own words, the happenings of that night.
When Fred came over, I told him the good news.
And what was that?
That me and Amos were gonna have a baby.
And that it was all over between us.
What happened then?
Then...
Did he threaten you, Roxie?
Objection, your honor. Counsel is leading the witness.
Sustained.
What does Casely say when you told him the news?
I値l kill you before I see you have another man's child!
Could you tell the audience... the jury, what happened next?
In his passion, he...
tore off my robe and he threw me on the bed.
And Mr. Hart's pistol was lying there between us.
And then!
And then we both reached for the gun but I got it first.
And then he came towards me with this funny look in his eyes.
He was angry and wild!
- Wild! - Wild!
And did you think he meant to kill ya?
Oh, yes, sir! Yes sir!
So it was his life or yours!
Not just mine. I closed my eyes and I shot!
In defense of your life!
To save my husband's innocent unborn child.
Order!
What a bull's eye, huh?
- Order in this court! - Roxie!
It's pandemonium here in the courtroom...
Mrs. Hart's behavior throughout this ordeal has been truly extraordinary.
Yeah, I bet it has...
Opening her eyes, she fans herself with her attorney's handkerchief.
- Handkerchief? - Poor child has had no relief.
She looks around now, bewildered, seeming to want something.
Oh, it's a glass of water.
Oh, Mama, that was my bid! I told Billy,
I was gonna do that on my trial!
But now her eyes flutter wildly and she...
Mrs. Hart has fainted again.
She flumps over, her chiffon dress up around her knees,
revealing a glimpse of a blue garter with rhinestone buckle.
Oh, Mama, she stole my garter. She stole my garter!
Don't break my radio!
First the slob steals my publicity, then she steals my lawyer, my trial date,
- now she stole my goddamn garter. - What do you expect?
I mean these days you get a little success
and it's good riddance to the people who put you here.
There ain't no justice in the world.
And there ain't nothing you can do about it.
You think I got you up here just so you can listen to my radio?
People write some pretty interesting things when they think no one's looking.
Oh, Mama.
State calls a rebuttal witness.
Left hand on bible, raise your right hand.
You swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing by the truth, so help you God?
- And then some. - Have a seat.
Would you state your name for the record please.
Velma Kelly.
Miss Kelly, will you please tell the court if the object I知 holding
is the one you happened to came upon in the defendant's jail cell?
Yes, it is.
I submit this as Exhibit X.
Roxie Hart's diary.
I object! My client has never kept a diary.
And even if she did, this would be
invasion of privacy and violation of fourth amendment
and illegal search without a warrant.
Yeah, and she broke the lock!
Order!
Well, that settles that. I値l allow it.
What's the big deal? It's just a bunch of doodlings.
If you would read for us, please, Miss Kelly.
I haven't worked in a while.
- What a laugh, pluggin' Fred Casely. - What?
The big baboon had it comin'.
I知 just sorry I only got to kill him once.
I never wrote that.
You... Hey, she made that up.
- She made that up. - Order!
Please, Mr. Flynn, get control of your client.
I知 sorry, you honor. It won't happen again.
Sit down and shut up. You're making it worse.
I have no more questions.
Your witness, Mr. Flynn.
Ladies and gentlemen,
a tap dance.
Tell me, Miss Kelly, did you make a deal with Mr. Harrison?
Maybe to drop all charges against you in exchange for testifying here today?
Oh, sure. I知 not a complete idiot.
Good.
Since you gave such an impressive performance for Mr. Harrison,
Maybe you'll do me the same honor?
- I壇 be delighted. - Thank you.
Here?
Fred Casely assured me he'd get me an audition down at the Onyx.
And then he reneged on his pledge
and that was my motive for attackin' him.
Pretty fancy way of saying: The bit fat liar
who welshed on a deal, so I shot him.
Amos accused me of having an affair.
So I told him that the charge was...
- ...erroneous. - Objection, your honor.
Mr. Flynn is twisting this evidence to draw conclusions that are specious and...
- Erroneous? - Exactly.
Order!
Miss Kelly, do you know the meaning of the word perjury?
Yes, I do.
- You also know that it's a crime? - Yes.
For example if it turns out that you knew that this diary was a fake,
I壇 hate to think of you rotting away in prison for the next 10 years
especially since you just won your freedom.
Look, all I know is what I was told.
Oh, so...
So you didn't find this diary in Roxie's cell?
No. Mama...
Miss Morton gave it to me. She said someone had sent it to her.
Someone? Any idea who this mysterious benefactor might be?
No. She didn't know.
All right, let's see if we can work this out.
Someone who writes about "reneging on pledges"
And... "erroneous charges"...
Call me crazy, doesn't that sound like a lawyer to you?
A lawyer!
A lawyer who honestly had a sample of my client's handwriting.
Mr. Harrison, didn't you ask Roxie to write out a confession for you?
Yes, but you're not suggesting that I tamper with evidence, are you?
No, let's not be ridiculous.
That's thoroughly and utterly absurd.
But now that you mention it...
Your honor, this is outrageous.
It outrageous! I know, outrageous. Even to suggest it.
The prosecutor would make a thief's bargain with notorious Velma Kelly.
And then fabricate the very evidence that set her free!
Just so you can win another case
and move one step closer to the governor's mansion
- Why it'd simply be an unimaginable... - I'll hold you in contempt.
No, it's not even conceivable.
But... but if it were, wouldn't it be time to say,
Come clean, Mr. Harrison, come clean...
Even in Chicago, this kind of corruption cannot stand. Will not stand!
That's enough, Mr. Flynn!
I agree, your honor. This is enough!
The defense rests.
Ladies and gentlemen,
this is Mary Sunshine reporting live from the Cook County Courthouse.
The city of Chicago has come to a complete standstill.
As the trial of the century finally draws to a close.
Mrs. Hart sits quietly at the defense table, hands folded,
wondering what fate has in store for her?
And now a hush falls over the courtroom
as the 12 men of the jury file slowly back to their seats.
Gentlemen of jury, have you reached a verdict?
We have, your honor.
The jury has reached a verdict.
Will the defendant please rise?
What is your verdict?
We, the jury, find the defendant...
Roxie Hart is innocent! She's innocent! Get your paper!
Roxie Hart is free! She's free! Roxie...
Come on! Move it!
First she shoots the husband then she plugs the lawyer!
Hey, don't you wanna take my picture?
Hey, I知 the famous Roxie Hart.
Hey, what happened? What the hell happened?
This is Chicago, kid. You can't beat fresh blood on the walls.
But my publicity, Billy? My name in the papers.
I was counting on that.
Your gratitude is overwhelming, kid. I just saved your life.
Yeah, and you got $5,000. And what do I get? I get nothing?
Five? Actually it's ten once I collect from Velma.
I get nothing?
Don't forget your blessed diary.
Hope you don't mind. I added a few erroneous phrases in there.
Sorry, I couldn't tell you.
Couldn't take the chance.
Never lost a case.
You're a free woman, Roxie Hart.
And God save Illinois.
Roxie.
What do you want?
I want you to come home.
You said you still wanted to... and the baby...
Baby, what baby?
Oh, Jesus.
What do you take me for?
There ain't no baby.
There ain't no baby?
They didn't even want my picture.
I just can't understand that.
What didn't they even want my picture?
* It's good, *
* Isn't it, grand? *
* Isn't it, great? *
* Isn't it, swell? *
* Isn't it, fun? *
* Isn't it? *
* Nowadays *
Ladies and gentlemen,
Miss Roxie Hart says...
Good Night.
* There's men, *
* everywhere jazz *
* everywhere booze *
* everywhere life *
* everywhere joy *
* everywhere *
* Nowadays *
* You can like * * the life you're living *
* You can live * * the life you like *
* You can even marry Harry *
* But mess around with Ike *
* And that's good *
* Isn't it grand? *
* Isn't it great? *
* Isn't it swell? *
* Isn't it fun? *
* Isn't it? *
* But nothing *
* stays *
* You can like * * the life you're living *
* You can live * * the life you like *
Didn't she kill a guy a while back?
Yeah, who can keep them straight anymore?
* But mess around with Ike *
* And that's *
* Good, *
* Isn't it, grand? *
* Isn't it, great? *
* Isn't it, swell? *
That's great. We'll be in touch.
You know I知 not quite finished yet. I have a...
Wait... one more.
I could... just a second I'm not...
Goddamn it!
Thank you!
Here's your music, honey.
Thanks.
You know you're really pretty good.
Yeah. That and a dime.
What are you doing here?
I heard you've been... making the rounds.
Yeah, well, if it was up to you, I'd be swingin' by now.
Come on, I always knew Billy'd get you off.
You should learn how to put things behind you.
Oh, thank you. I値l put that at the top of my list
right after finding a job and an apartment with a john.
- Just shut up and listen to me? - You really are something.
Coming in here like... some goddamn queen bee,
All full of advice for a poor slob like me.
Let me tell you something, Miss Velma Kelly.
I got a new life now.
And one of the best things about it, is it don't include you.
Fine. I just thought we could help each other out.
Wait, you thought wrong, didn't you?
Look... Listen to me.
I talked to this guy downtown.
He said one jazz girl is nothing these days, but two...
We can make a couple o' hundred a week.
Think about it, Roxie.
Our faces back in the papers our names on the marquee.
"Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart"
Shouldn't it be alphabetical?
That could work.
A couple o' hundred?
- Maybe we could ask for a thou'. - We're worth it.
Forget it, it'll never work.
- Why not? - 'Cause I hate you.
There's only one business in the world where that's no problem at all.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Chicago theatre is proud to announce a first.
The first time anywhere there's been an act of this nature.
Not only one little lady, but two.
You read about them in the papers, and now here they are.
Chicago's own killer dillers,
those scintillating sinners,
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly!
* You can like * * the life you're living *
* You can live * * the life you like *
* You can even marry Harry *
* But mess around with Ike *
* And that's good *
* Isn't it grand? *
* Isn't it great? *
* Isn't it swell? *
* Isn't it fun? *
* isn't it? *
* But nothing stays *
* In fifty years or so *
* It's gonna change, you know *
* But, oh, it's heaven *
* Nowadays *
Okay, you babes of Jazz, let's pick up the pace.
Let's make the parties longer, let's make the skirts shorter.
Let's all go to hell in a fast car and keep it hot!
Me and Roxie, we'd just like to say thank you.
Thank you!
Believe us,
we could not have done it without you!
* And all *
* That *
* Jazz! *
* That Jazz! *