Captain Hickey, I'm so happy.
- The great day is dawning. - Yes, they're just outside the gate.
- They'll drop anchor tonight. - That's not what I mean.
Nolan's back from New York. He's giving me an audition tomorrow.
- That's marvelous! But what about Bake? - That's all I want.
To show him I can get that job without his magnificent management.
- And then what? - And then...
...I'll be satisfied.
So the Connie Martin is about to have a new master, huh?
- Well, good luck, dear. - Thank you.
Oh, gosh, it's nearly 7:00. I've got to be going.
I hope this is the last night I have to take a substituting job.
What time will you be back, dear?
We won't be through until about 1 or 2.
Don't worry. I'll make a lot of noise with the key.
- Good night. - Night, darling.
- Say, what are you gonna do with Mike? - A little peace offering for Sherry.
Every time she looks at him, she'll think of me.
There is a resemblance.
I wrote and explained what happened...
...but I never had an answer to any of my letters.
Bilge, you don't think by any chance she could be sore at me, do you?
I'd advise you to phone first and find out.
Maybe you'd better phone for me. You're so masterful with women.
You'll swab your own decks tonight.
I got a heavy date that I made last October.
Hello.
- Hello, Bake. - Is Sherry there?
Oh, she's working. Good. Then she's not sore at me.
Oh, she is? Well, I'll be right up then.
Well, I wouldn't, at least until I've spoken to her. Where are you?
Who, me? I'm....
I'm dining with a friend of mine.
Yes, well, you can tell her she can reach me at this number.
It's Franklin- 4321.
All right, I'll tell her. She may be a little late. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Mike, don't ever fall in love.
Connie.
Oh, hello.
I must have fallen asleep.
Can't I get you a cup of coffee?
No, thanks. You have one.
You see, I never did write him. I wanted to keep the boat as a surprise.
So I really can't blame him. It's my fault.
I think we better get to bed.
Don't forget I've got to sing at lris' tomorrow night.
- We can use that 50 dollars. - Yes.
Oh, I nearly forgot. Bake called.
He left a number where you can reach him. He's waiting to hear from you.
Let him wait.
Good morning, Nolan Enterprises. Just a moment, I'll connect you with him.
- Good morning. I want to see Mr. Nolan. - Mr. Nolan is in New York.
Good. I'll wait.
- Thank you, that's very nice. - Thank you, Mr. Nolan.
We'll be ready to hear you sing as soon as you've rested.
- Well, how is she? - She's a great little dancer.
If she can sing too, she's the best bet we've had.
Better get a contract ready. Nolan'll be yelling for one if she delivers.
Okay.
Hi, Sullivan.
Hello, Baker. What's the idea of the outfit? Is it a new act?
- Yeah, an act of Congress. - So you joined the Navy.
So long as you don't want a job, I'm glad to see you.
I want a job for somebody else.
- She's just what Nolan's been looking for. - You're too late.
He's got somebody in there he's interested in.
Yeah? Who is she?
I don't know. Just some girl who came in.
- May I have a drink of water, please? - Why, certainly.
Yes, Mr. Nolan, right away.
Take a glass of water to the young lady. She's gonna sing now.
- You better take that contract in. - All right.
- Glad you dropped around. - Thanks.
- There's nothing like water for the voice. - No, there isn't.
- That's what I always say. - Yeah.
- Well, so long, Sullivan. I'll be seeing you. - So long.
Thank you.
All right, Miss Martin.
Yes, sir.
- Pretty dull party, isn't it? - Why, yes, it's dreadful.
How about sneaking away to find some excitement?
I'd love to, but I can't. You see, I'm the hostess.
Really? I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to deride your party.
It's all right, brother. That's what parties are for.
- Hello, Sherry. - Oh, hello, lris.
Connie says she's singing in your place tonight, that you're not well.
- What's wrong? - Well, I don't know.
I've been feeling a little peculiar all afternoon.
That's too bad.
Why don't you try a little bicarbonate of soda. That might help.
- Hello, hello, hello. - You like?
This reminds me of the Paradise.
- I wonder where you buy the tickets. - Remember where you are, son.
Poor kid, she had to go to Reno.
I'll see you later.
Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.
- What are you doing here? - I came with my pal.
You're not gonna hold it against me for the rest of my life, are you?
I waited all last night for you to return my call.
- I wanted to explain about Jim Nolan. - Don't bother.
I was there this afternoon and I fixed it all up for you.
- At Jim Nolan's? - Yes, and it wasn't easy.
There was a girl he was about to sign up.
As she was getting ready to sing, she asked for a drink of water.
What do you think I did?
- What? - I put bicarbonate of soda in it.
- You what? - Yeah, bicarbonate of soda.
Can you imagine the expression on her face?
Bake Baker, I'll get even with you if it's the last thing I do.
I must have said something.
Bilge.
- Connie Martin. - Why, yes, of course.
Well, well, how are you?
You're back. It seems a long time, doesn't it?
Yes, when you come to think of it, it does.
I was sort of expecting you last night.
And when you didn't show up, well, I thought perhaps you'd forgotten me.
Forgotten you? No, I had to stay onboard last night.
I realize that. It was silly of me.
Of course, somebody has to stay onboard.
Oh, Bilge, I was so excited, I didn't notice you passed your exam.
- I'm so glad. - Yeah, I am too.
I've so many things to tell you, I don't know where to start.
That's swell. I'll be glad to hear them some time.
- Well, I'll see you later. - But, Bilge....
- What? - Yes, sir.
- Hey, can you imagine that? - What?
I'm trying to drown my sorrows. I down a quart of the stuff...
- ...and the guy tells me it's grape juice. - Let's get out of here.
What's the rush? Maybe the grape juice will make me feel happy anyway.
- Remember that teacher? - Yeah.
She's here, and she was expecting me last night.
- Did you forget? - No, I lied to her.
- I told her I had to stay onboard. - Why?
Oh, I don't want to wake up some morning and find myself married.
Acted as cold as I could. A dame like that always makes me feel like a heel.
She brings out your finer instincts.
Come on.
- Where have you been, Bilgy? - Oh, l....
I want you to meet my shipmate, Bake Baker.
This is a friend of mine, Mrs. Manning.
How do you do, Mrs. Manning?
How do you do?
I'm always happy to meet a friend of Bilgy's.
Yes.
Sometime when I'm having a party I'll invite you to come.
May I have the next dance? Thank you.
I've been waiting for you, Bilgy.
Why aren't you wearing your uniform?
It's a custom of the Navy.
Officers seldom wear their uniforms ashore unless we're on duty.
Then how can one tell the difference between an officer and a civilian?
We have our academy ring.
Oh, isn't that lovely.
Mind if I borrow this for a moment?
- I'd like to show it to a friend. - Certainly.
Thank you so much. I'll bring it right back.
- What's the matter? - Nothing.
What is it?
You men are all alike.
Oh, Sherry, honestly, I didn't know it was you.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Then tell me what's the matter.
No.
If I only had someone to protect me.
What is it? What is it?
I've never been so insulted in all of my life.
Who did it? What did he say?
Oh, I couldn't repeat it.
Who was it? Point him out to me.
That man over there near the pond.
I don't like his face.
Listen, landlubber, I know your type. You can't get away with that.
He's lucky I slipped.
- Let go of me. - Take it easy, buddy.
Let go of me.
I'm awfully sorry this had to happen, lieutenant.
Thanks so much for the use of your ring.
Return to your ship at once.
Aye, aye, sir.
What's the matter, Bake? You look sick. Can I get you some bicarbonate of soda?
Sorry you're leaving so early, Miss Martin.
I have to get up early. I'm looking for my sister. Have you seen her?
- She was on the terrace a moment ago. - Thank you.
- What's the matter with you tonight, Bilgy? - Nothing. Why?
- You're acting so funny. - Am I?
Why, I don't mean to be.
That's more like you were last night.
This is tonight, baby.
And remember the date for your diary.
Now, remember what I told you.
Well, look who's here.
Thank you very much.
Where did you come from?
That's all right, son. You did your best.
I know. She treats me that way too.
I don't often try to apologize because I seldom make any mistakes.
I thought we were all even after last night.
Gosh, Sherry, I didn't know you took this whole thing so seriously.
- Don't flatter yourself. - It's Connie. She's going back home.
Why, what's happened?
Like a sap, she fell in love with a sailor.
Well, look at you. I don't consider you a sap.
Save that for the high- class patter and genteel dance act.
Connie won't listen. If she goes back to Bellport...
...she'll just eat her heart out.
Tell me who it is, and I'll bring him back if I have to drag him to her.
She wouldn't want him that way.
Who is he?
Well, with the usual lack of imagination a sailor has...
...he told her his name was Smith.
The call him Bilge.
Bilge Smith? He's my shipmate.
I might have guessed it.
No, seriously, Bilge is a swell guy. I'll talk to him.
Bake, you don't understand.
Connie wouldn't want him if things had to be explained.
He's stuck on that lris Manning.
Say, what's she like?
Anything in a uniform.
There, don't you worry about it.
I guess maybe I can take care of this matter.
Captain Hickey, did you guarantee this whole thing personally?
No. Not exactly.
I did tell them I sailed under your father.
And if the amount isn't met, you're in danger of losing your job, aren't you?
Well, I'm kind of sick of being a landlubber anyway.
Don't you worry about it, child.
Goodbye, Miss Connie.
Ahoy, Captain Hickey.
Ahoy, Miss Sherry.
- Well. - I want you to meet...
...the United States Navy, Bake Baker.
- How do you do, Mr. Baker? - Captain Hickey.
So this is the young man you've been moping about, eh?
- Well, fair weather. - Thank you, sir.
Well, I don't suppose you can make it any worse than it is.
You see what you can do with her.
- Hello, Bake. - Hello, Connie.
Sherry tells me you're leaving.
Well, that's probably the wisest thing to do. Run away.
All this stuff about fighting for your man makes things so complicated.
If all girls would just give up and run back to Bellport...
...then we'd see the end of family life.
Little Junior would remain just an idea...
...and every man would burn his own toast. I thank you.
Well, I'm not leaving.
Staying right here.
There, you see? I told you I'd fix it.
Why, Connie, that's swell. What happened?
Well, I've been talking to Captain Hickey.
He's about to lose his job for what he's done for me.
I've got to have 700 dollars by Saturday.
Seven hundred dollars? We earn that in a week, but they don't pay it to us.
There, Mr. Baker, is something for you to manage.
What do you say?
I don't know, Baker. If Nolan ever found out, he'd fire me.
All I want is a loan of some scenery and costumes for the one night.
Now, how will he ever know?
Well, let's see.
We had a show called Mum 's the Word that folded in four days.
Those costumes were pretty cute, but Nolan never liked them.
You can have those.
Thanks.
And if you ever need a battleship, you can have mine.
- So long, boy. - So long.
- Hi, Bake. - Hello, Bake.
You know, rehearsal was called for four bells.
Say, Bake.
Is there going to be some dames in this show with us?
If it's the fairer sex you're referring to, the answer is yes.
- Hello, Sherry. - Hi.
Lookie there.
How about that, huh?
- These kids offered to help out. - Oh, gee, that's swell of you.
I wish that tall blond angel would adopt me.
You ain't fooling, either.
Hello.
How was heaven when you left?
Tell me, little boy, did you get a whistle or a baseball bat with that suit?
Bomber and his blonds.
Thanks, fellows. I can see you guys don't appreciate high art.
What's the matter, Sherry?
It's Connie. She says she's going back to Bellport after the show, anyway.
I wish there was something we could do for her.
That Manning woman.
Maybe something can be done.
Let's not worry about it now. We ought to run through the new number.
We haven't been through the dance though.
Let's take a crack at it anyway. There isn't much time.
- Come on, fellows, let's have it, will you? - A- flat, fellows.
That's it.
I'm moving my gear up to the chief's quarters.
Mind getting that riveting machine out of the way so that I can get to my locker?
Don't bother me, son. The show must go on.
Why?
Why? I don't know why, but that's what they always say.
I hear you're putting on a show with the Martin girls.
Yeah.
What are you doing tonight, Bilge?
I've got a date with Mrs. Manning at 1 0:00.
Well, I'll be seeing you.
"Was I long, darling? "
Was I long, darling?
"And every hour away from you seems like a day."
- Mr. Bake Baker. - Yes.
- Mr. Baker, I'm so happy to see you again. - Oh, thank you.
It's so thoughtful of you to ask me to join your show.
- I see you have the part I sent. - Yes...
...it's short order to learn by tomorrow night. I spent the afternoon studying it.
- I think I know it quite well. - That's fine.
I just thought I'd drop in to run through it with you...
- ...since we haven't much time. - Mr. Smith isn't here yet.
Oh, he'll be here.
Shall we start?
Well, now, I thought we'd make this a sort of a dress rehearsal.
Oh, dress rehearsal?
I'm supposed to wear a negligee.
Yes, it's very important to the scene.
- This is going to be a lot of fun, isn't it? - You'll be surprised.
I'll rush and slip one on.
- lt'll be more effective that way, won't it? - Oh, definitely, yes.
Yes.
- Mrs. Manning is waiting on the porch, sir. - Thank you, Benson.
I know, it's Bilgy.
What are you doing here?
Who, me?
I'm here at Mrs. Manning's special invitation.
Have a cigar.
I'll call for a drink for you.
Hey, Max!
What's this all about?
Oh, my being here?
Iris and I have developed a very close friendship...
...ever since the night of her party.
Listen, how far has this thing gone?
Well, you know, Bilge, you and l are both men of the world.
Don't make me laugh.
You wouldn't like to make a little bet or anything, would you?
Any amount you say.
Ten bucks?
All right with me.
You wait out there, and keep your eyes open.
Okay.
Was I long, darling? Was I long, darling?
Every minute seemed like an hour, babe.
And every hour away from you seems like a day.
You're not expecting anyone, are you?
Well, I was.
But when I heard you could come I told my servants...
...I wasn't home to anyone but you, Bakey.
And to think we've only known each other these few days.
Of course, there have been other men in my life...
...but they all seem like such petty, unimportant people since I met you.
Yes, I understand.
Tell me, have there ever been any other women in your life?
- You're the first. - Oh, my darling. You make me so happy.
There, there.
Sorry if I'm interrupting anything.
And you're supposed to be my pal.
How dare you enter like this.
What right have you to come prying, forcing yourself into my private life?
- But l- - - Understand this.
I was only playing with you. And you, poor sap, fell for it.
Will you leave, or do I ring for the butler?
Don't trouble yourself.
Well, how was l?
You were swell. Nobody could've done the part as well as you.
I was confused at the end. Bilgy didn't say his lines the way they were written.
No, but he got the general sense of it.
Isn't Bake here yet?
The boys say he didn't leave in their boat with them.
No one knows what's happened to him.
I might have known. A little thing like this show's just slipped his mind.
I bet he's telling the admiral how to run the fleet.
If he doesn't come, we'll just have to return the money.
Without Bake, we'll have no show.
And without a show, we'll have no Bake.
Why did they let the rest of the men go and keep me?
I've gotta get to that show.
All I know is that orders are your liberty has been cancelled.
I'll bet you did this to get even with me for last night.
Well, if you think I did it, go ask your executive officer.
Okay, admiral, I'll do that.
Seaman Baker to speak with the executive officer.
Just a minute.
Seaman Baker requests to see you, sir.
Permission granted.
Here's Baker now.
- Executive officer will see you. - Thank you.
Yes, Baker?
I beg your pardon, sir. I've changed my mind.
Just a moment. We've been talking about you.
Lieutenant Williams came aboard to discuss you with me.
I'm sincerely sorry about the other evening, sir.
I didn't know you were an officer.
I realize that, Baker.
Lt. Williams has been very generous about the whole thing.
He's just been interceding for you.
Thank you, sir.
May I go ashore now, sir?
Your name is on the report.
The captain will probably scratch it tomorrow at mast.
But until then, you must remain aboard.
- But, sir, l- - - That'll be all, Baker.
Aye, aye, sir.
Well, wise guy, did you get your liberty pass?
Where are you going without liberty?
- Where do you think? - Wait.
- You crazy? - I'm not crazy. I'm going.
You know the orders.
I don't care what the orders are. I'm going.
Cut it out, will you?
Gee, kid, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I forgot myself.
Come on, Bake, hit me.
Hey, water taxi. Stand by.
Bake!
What is it, quartermaster?
It's a man jumping ship, sir.
- Do you know who it is? - Yes, sir.
It's Seaman Baker.
Smith.
Get a detail of men and arrest Seaman Baker immediately.
Aye, aye, sir.
You've gotta be ready by the third chorus. Get your clothes on. Hurry, kids.
- Is he here yet? - No.
Here I am.
- Hello, Sullivan. - Hello, Mr. Nolan.
Glad to see you taking so much interest in scouting talent.
Yes, Mr. Nolan. If I'd known you were coming...
- ...I'd have changed my plans. - Oh, that's all right. Glad to see you.
Let's sit together.
Baker sent a note telling me he had a Monte Carlo idea when the fleet was there.
I'm anxious to see it. Might be able to use it.
- He's a smart lad. - In more ways than one.
Sullivan...
...Iook at that costume.
That's the kind we should've used in Mum's the Word.
Yes, sir.
- Shore patrol coming aboard on duty. - Aye, aye, sir.
You men patrol the docks and see that he doesn't get off the ship.
Wonder what this is all about.
Hello, Connie.
It's you. What are you doing here?
I've come to arrest Bake.
Arrest Bake? Why?
He jumped ship. My orders are to bring him back.
Well, couldn't you wait until after the show?
If I don't bring him back right away, it'll cost me my stripes.
Well, I guess you'd better make your arrest then.
He's in there.
Thanks.
Connie, I've been wanting to say this to you, but l- -
I don't know how.
Can't we start again, like at the beginning?
I'm afraid you missed the beginning. This is the end of the show.
You're under arrest, Bake.
I guess I didn't hit you hard enough.
Come on, we gotta get back to the ship.
You win.
You may as well know, that thing with lris Manning last night was a gag.
What?
While you were running around with a bottle of peroxide...
...you were passing up a girl you were nuts about.
That's my business.
Tried to make up. She wouldn't look at me.
I don't blame her.
Do you know why this show's being given?
To help Connie pay off this ship.
Is this the Connie Martin?
It ain't the Joe Doakes.
She didn't tell me she salvaged it.
She salvaged it for you, you sap.
She knew I was going to arrest you, and she told me where you were.
That's the kind of a girl she is.
You go on with this show.
- What about the patrol? - I'll stall them off until you get through.
Oh, no, just because I'm in a jam, there's no need for you to get in one.
Those are orders. Do as I tell you.
Maybe they won't be putting us in the same cell together anyway.
Okay, chief.
And we'll sail to China and lndia, and all those spiggoty places.
With your husband at the helm.
Hey, Bake.
Here's a note for you and Miss Sherry.
It's from Nolan. I told you I'd fix it.
Oh, he asked me to get an answer.
Tell Mr. Nolan we'll be happy to consider his proposition...
...as soon as Mr. Baker gets out of the brig...
...which is one thing he can't fix.
- Okay. - Wait a minute. One condition.
That is that Miss Martin asks me to marry her.
Well, will you?
You'll have to ask Father.
Get your uniform on. I can't stall the patrol any longer.
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