Katharina the Last
Come on!
Say, Hans, where are we here?
Come, come!
Stay here!
But where are we? Could you perhaps tell me...
I'd like to have the left orchestra box No.2.
I'm sorry, sir, that box has already been given away.
- That's impertinent! - Be quiet, will you!
I must have the left orchestra box No.2!
But I tell you, sir, that box has already been given away.
I'll pay you 100 shillings if I can get the left...
I'd like to have two seats in the stalls, miss.
- Which row? - First.
Get me the left orchestra box No.2, I'll pay whatever you want!
- Unfortunately, that's impossible. - Why?
The box belongs to some high diplomat. - Who is it?
The box belongs to His Excellency!
- He won't come today, he's got the flu. - He's already here!
- He's standing over there. - Where?
- How's your husband? - Thank you, Your Excellency.
- Have a good time! - Thank you.
Wait a moment.
I must have your box, I have no other choice.
I must have your box!
What does this fellow want?
Sir, it's impossible, you can't bother His Excellency.
Tickets, please.
Now everything is lost.
Could you please finally tell me where we are?
If you please, Your Excellency.
Hello? Speaking.
Is it Your Excellency in person? I'll switch over.
Hello, Your Excellency, something terrible has happened.
I must ask Your Excellency most urgently to come to the embassy at once.
Now? At this hour?
What? Yes but... Why?
We live in perfect peace, we didn't do anything against them.
Yes, of course, I'm coming at once.
Quick, my coat, please.
Gentlemen, something terrible must have happened.
We must go to the embassy at once.
His Excellency's car, at once, please!
Hans, this can lead to the most compli...
complicated diplomatic entanglements.
Come! Box No.2, here.
Where are we here?
Sybill!
- You are mad! - Yes. You know that already.
My father is here!
That doesn't worry me. Let him be.
I couldn't bear this yearning any longer.
For days I've been trying to find a way to get to you.
Now I've even had to call away an ambassador to get near to you.
Please be quiet!
For three days you haven't called me.
I couldn't. My father always keeps his eye on me.
- I find your father disagreeable. - You must not say that.
He's a tyrant, a heartless despot.
I will found an association for the extinction of fat fathers.
Finished?
Mr. Braun!
Is it even impossible to go to the opera without being pestered by you?
Hardly.
I have no other option, Herr Braun.
When I come to you, you don't even receive me.
Will you now allow me to listen to my opera? - No!
- But Dad, why... - We're leaving, come.
Terrible.
Hey... come, quick!
That beautiful music...
Where are we going now?
Hey, Herr Braun! Such an insolence!
Don't linger there, come, come!
Herr Braun, stay!
Home, please!
They're gone.
Who was it?
The daughter of Sixtus Braun.
You're still chasing her?
Come, Eduard, let's go and have a drink.
Of course!
But you don't even know him.
That's exactly the point. Right now I'm making inquiries about him.
If a man chases you I always suspect
that he's less interested in your person than in my wealth.
But with him this is unfounded. He doesn't need money; he loves me.
And do you love him?
Well, then. If there's no other way.
I don't want to stand in the way of your happiness.
I may let him come to us.
Tomorrow morning, yes?
All right, tomorrow morning.
# You fit to me like sugar fits to coffee
# You fit to me like A fits to B
# The thought that you're thinking, I'm thinking it already
# and in the morning I already know what you'll give me in the evening
# You fit to me like the scent of flowers fits to May...
Have you ever been in love?
I mean, have you ever, because of love.... Cheers!
... thrown out an ambassador from his box?
You see, you've never.
But I can tell you, it's no use at all.
I'm so unhappy.
# ... that noone can seperate us.
# If you like to hear it and have time to spare for me,
# then I'll start again:
# You fit to me like sugar fits to coffee
# You fit to me like A fits to B
# The thought that you're thinking, I'm thinking it already
# and in the morning I already know what you'll give me in the evening
No, you won't drink another one.
One shouldn't drink that much.
But you're drinking all the time!
I?
That's right.
Another Manhattan, kind sir!
Yes, sir.
I'll sue Sixtus Braun! He has stolen his daughter from me.
I'm so unhappy.
What's going on here?
I'd like to have a Whisky soda, please.
Yes, sir.
What are you doing next to this lady?
Leave him alone, darling.
No, it's impertinent!
I won't allow people to take all my girlfriends from me!
Be quiet. This friendly man doesn't harm you at all.
That is exactly the hypocrisy about it!
That's right.
Make way! Go away!
Leave my girlfriend alone!
I'm so unhappy.
Oh! Good that you're coming, sir.
Miss Sybill has called.
She asks that you come tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock sharp...
# You fit to me like butter to...
But sir, I have an important message for you.
# I am so unhappy like butter to biscuit...
But sir, you're asked to be, at 10 o'clock sharp...
# ... like butter to...
I beg you, listen to me, sir.
Please listen, Miss Sybill Braun has called.
Tell me, Tobby, where...
Tell me, Tobby...
Where did you put our bedroom?
Here it is, sir.
The things you do with our apartment...
This is rather unusual...
Perhaps just one second... Come over here, sir, like this.
Forgive me, sir.
Sir, please!
Miss Sybill Braun has called!
She asks you to come to her father at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
and ask for her hand in marriage!
These roses are beautiful, very beautiful.
May I ask where you bought them?
I'd be very grateful, Herr Braun, if you answered my question.
Answering your question, yes.
Well then, you asked whether I agree to you marrying my daughter.
My answer is: no.
I'm against it. You won't marry my daughter, under any circumstances.
- Why not? - Ah, you want to know the reason.
- Herr Steinschneider, come at once. - Coming, Herr Braun.
The reason, my dear Herr von Gerstikow - that was your name, wasn't it? -
is that I made inquiries about you and that the information unfortunately
proved to be very negative.
Who in the world slandered me?
Oh, here you are. Herr Steinschneider, Herr von Gerstikow.
I forgot, the gentlemen already know each other.
You made some notes about yesterday's occurrence.
Please repeat in the presence of Herr von Gerstikow...
That's not necessary, I know the story and am ready to give satisfaction.
Yesterday evening you were, excuse me: I'm only reading what's written here,
Yesterday evening you were hopelessly drunk.
That's not true!
The proprietor of the bar, on request of my confidant, called you a 'regular'.
And you're a big favourite of the ladies working there.
So you see!
Yesterday's occurence, augmented by information from employees of this bar,
forms the overall image of a debauched and immoral lifestyle
complete with excessive spending of money.
Which probably means the end of this conversation.
I ask for a chance to explain myself to your daughter.
That's entirely unnecessary.
I will never consent to this marriage.
It was nice to meet you, Herr von Gerstikow.
Sybill, I've just talked to your father.
- What did he say? - See that you get out!
We'll meet this evening, Sybill, yes?
What an impertinence! See that you get out!
I won't let myself be thrown out by you! I'll only go when I want it!
And now I want it!
And I'll lock you in, and tomorrow we're leaving!
Herr von Gerstikow!
- Herr von Gerstikow! - I have nothing to say to you anymore!
Please wait a moment.
Perhaps I know a way to arrive at an agreement, after all.
So you see, finally you're talking sense.
Please take a seat.
Please, sit down.
What do you want?
You'll see in a moment.
I don't have a lot of time, Herr Braun.
I think I've had a very good idea.
Yes?
You rang, sir?
Sir?
Please stand up.
I? Why?
Now please turn around.
Turn around? I don't understand.
- All right. - Fine!
Are all employees assembled here?
Yes, sir!
- Apart from Katharina. - She doesn't count.
Take a good look at him!
And if one of you lets this man enter this house again,
he or she will be dismissed summarily!
Herr Braun, no father has ever managed
to keep his daughter away from the man she loves!
Remember that!
Won't you like to take your flowers with you?
No thanks, Herr Braun, I'll be back soon anyway, in spite of your ban!
So you know: dismissed summarily!
Yes, sir.
Sir, allow me to give you my whole-hearted congratulations!
Shut up!
Tobby, in this house there must be an employee named Katharina.
Can you find out who that is?
- Katharina? In this house? - Yes!
Wait a moment.
Katharina!
Yes!
So what's the matter?
They call you and then...
- I've already found her. - Who is it?
Terrible! Look at her, she's cleaning the cellar steps over there.
- Is someone else over there? - No.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
In any case, give me your coat and your cap.
Miss!
Dear Miss!
I mean you!
- Me? - Yes.
Don't you know I've been chasing you for weeks?
Whom? Me? - Yes.
I'd like to go out with you.
With me?
Yes, I like you so much.
- I? - Yes.
Would you like to go out with me?
Go out?
Sunday evening perhaps?
You surely have a day off on Sunday, haven't you?
To the Paradiesgarten perhaps?
Sunday at 8.
Sunday at 8?
Thank you.
But if he loves our young miss.
But that's not clear at all. Probably he's only after her money.
What have you got there?
I? Nothing.
What does she have on her back?
Nothing at all.
Katharina has a lover!
These are my flowers!
Where did you get them?
Please, give me back the flowers!
Just give her the flowers!
Thank you, Miss Anni.
Lunch is getting cold!
- What do we have today? - Pork hock with dumplings.
- You like it, don't you? - I don't care for it at all.
- Something else? - Hand me the salt.
- You're not much in love anymore. - One couldn't say that.
Oh yes, very much.
Who is the happy man?
A man from the post office. I'm meeting him next Sunday.
How? You don't have a day off on Sundays.
I don't. But Katharina has.
And so I'll go and Katharina will stay at home.
It's not for real, every time you want to have Katharina's day off.
Sunday two weeks ago you went out for Katharina, too,
and the poor girl had to stay here.
That's not possible anymore. This time I'm going.
What? You already had your day off last Sunday,
parading about like the Princess Barnsty!
I'll not accept this!
We agreed that if Katharina has a day off, I'll go for her!
Silly old goose!
But Ladies! Where is your good breeding?
Let Katharina decide herself!
Katharina, who'll get your free Sunday, she or I?
I.
Ay, ay, ay, ay! That was a signal!
Ladies and Gentlemen, a signal for departure
and the start of the ride to dreamland!
Here the girl reveals herself to her gallant!
The happiest hours!
Here the ladies and gentlemen will fly directly to Heaven!
Would you like to go to the dance, girl?
Over there is a very nice premise.
And with moody light.
I am already taken!
Oh, dump him and come with me! Just have a little fun!
Take care, you!
When my boyfriend arrives he will beat you half-dead!
Beat me half-dead? I'd like to see that!
Look here, feel here!
Don't, Tobby!
- A cigarette, mate? - Yes, sir.
Thank you, mate!
- What are you up to? - What am I up to...
It's quite simple. A matchstick, like this...
Well then, leave the car here. You can go home, all right?
Thank you, sir!
Servus, Tobby!
What's the matter?
Here I am.
I've been looking for you everywhere.
I've been here for an hour already.
Come, let's go.
The dress you're wearing is beautiful.
Really beautiful!
You're the first person who is a little friendly to me.
Where shall we go? Hippodrome, swingboat, the big wheel?
Whereever you want. It's all fine with me.
Ring the bell! Hit it hard! That's good!
Do this, please!
- This? - Yes, yes.
The next gentleman, please!
Come, sir, ring the bell!
Show us what strength is!
Have a look!
That's an athlete's feat!
What a feat! Fantastic!
That's terrific!
Now let me do it.
- Go ahead. - Have a look!
20 groschen per strike! Hit it hard!
Man, are you crazy?!
Come, come quickly!
You've ruined my whole business!
You will pay dearly for this!
She looks like our Frieda!
Like who?
Like our Frieda. That's the name of the mare we have at home.
Ah, I see! Shall we ride?
But, don't you think it's too expensive?
Come!
Here! Here!
Hurry up, or else you won't get a horse anymore!
Yes, sure!
I'm waiting until the next round!
Can't you be careful, you idiot?
Why aren't you careful, you lout!
If you touch him, I'll scratch your eyes out!
What?
See that you get away, you!
Come, come, quick!
Why did you interfere with this?
I was so afraid. He's stronger than you!
He?
Yes, these people from the fire brigade are all terribly strong!
Come, come, quick! I'm terribly tired!
And I don't have an umbrella!
No problem, I'll drive you home.
No, I don't want that. You've already spent so much on me.
But I have my car here!
- The car? - Yes, the...
My master's car.
- And you came here with it? - Yes.
- Alone? - Yes.
That's no proper behaviour.
My master permitted it today, as an exception.
- That's not true. - Yes, it's..
- Come, let's run over to it quickly. - I won't get in that car!
- Don't you believe me? - No...
Come, you...
- Come! - Yes!
Why are you suddenly so sad?
Because it's not all right.
What?
That we sit here as if it were our car.
Are you sitting uncomfortably?
No, but everyone should stay where he belongs.
And where do you belong now?
On the street, in the rain perhaps?
On the tram.
Just like you.
Why do you always address me formally?
When I address you informally?
I can't do it so fast.
But we've known each other for such a long time now.
Come, give me a kiss and say "dear".
Are your master and mistress at home?
I want to know whether your master and mistress are at home.
Why?
I'm terribly hungry.
Hungry?
And I have no more money.
But I told you not to spend so much on me.
That is terrible.
But you must be very quiet!
Beautiful, isn't it?
Yes, very beautiful.
Come, come.
Come.
Wait here, that's my room. I'll get you something to eat.
Where do your master and mistress live?
- Where are the rooms? - On the other side.
Can we have a look?
No, noone is allowed to go there. I haven't ever been in there.
Sybill!
What's the matter?
Hans!
Sorry to trouble you so late at night,
but I promised your father to see you today.
- How did you get in? - Through the kitchen.
- And what do you have on? - Beautiful, isn't it?
Sybill, we don't have much time, we must arrange things quickly. I have a plan.
Hans, please go.
Let's go away together. In India we can get married, they have a law...
But we can't go away together!
- Why not? - That's impossible!
But Sybill, I really can't...
I really can't accept...
No, leave quickly, imagine someone sees you here!
Please leave quickly, my father sleeps over there.
And if he finds you here...
- Good night. - Good night.
Sybill? What is it, my child?
Nothing, Dad.
That's it.
Hans! Hans, where are you?
Here!
Ah, yes.
Why didn't you switch on the light?
Well...
I couldn't find the switch.
It's over there.
Well, I have to go now.
No!
If someone finds me here!
That doesn't matter.
After all you're my boyfriend.
Come, you must eat something now.
Please sit down.
Where did you get the flowers?
They fell from the sky.
- From the sky? - Yes.
And you fell from the sky, too.
It's thanks to your eyes that you're here, with me.
I liked them from the beginning.
I must go now, Katharina.
# You fit to me like sugar fits to coffee
# You fit to me like A fits to B
# The thought that you're thinking, I'm thinking it already
# and that thought is: you give your heart to me!
# You fit to me like the scent of flowers fits to May
# you fit to me like a starry night to dreams of love
# We get along perfectly, we're actually a couple
# Without you I'm only half of what I am, that's obvious.
# I could tell you for hours how well you fit to me
# and that noone can separate us.
# If you like to hear it and have time to spare for me,
# then I'll start again:
# You fit to me like sugar fits to coffee
# You fit to me like A fits to B
# The thought that you're thinking, I'm thinking it already
# and that thought is: you give your heart to me!
- Your bath is prepared, sir! - Yes.
- Sybill! - Yes, Dad?
I know that this rascal was here tonight!
Here? But Dad, how can you...
I know it for sure, as he left a charming visiting card!
Give it back! We're leaving, get ready! We'll go to Nizza even today!
But Dad, I want to stay here!
- I don't want to leave! - No back talk! We're leaving!
He even managed to penetrate into my bedroom!
I'll ask you for the last time: who let him in?
We really don't know, sir.
You don't want to tell me, then? Very well.
But remember one thing: I'll find the culprit!
You can bet on it! For sure!
# You fit to me like sugar fits to coffee
# You fit to me like A fits...
Ah!
# ... to B
# The thought that you're thinking, I'm....
# ...thinking it already.
Miss Hertha!
Miss Hertha! Miss Luise!
The bell is ringing!
Come in.
Why didn't you come, Luise? I've been ringing for ten minutes.
Who are you?
I... Excuse me, Madam, I am Katharina.
I've never seen you here.
No, I'm not allowed into the good rooms, but now...
Nobody was there, and...
And why do you walk around on stockings only?
My shoes make such a terrible noise.
Why doesn't Luise come, or Stefan?
They're all with the master, Madam.
Ah, perhaps that's not so bad. Come here, Katharina.
You have to carry this letter for me.
But noone in this house must know about it.
You'll go to Herr von Gerstikow, the address is on the envelope.
Can you read?
I?
Of course.
Even complete sentences.
You'll deliver the letter, wait there, and come back to me with the answer.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
I'm to deliver the letter to the gentleman from my Madam.
Yes, dear Miss!
- Here's the letter. - Thank you very much.
The address is written on the envelope, isn't it?
Yes, Benningstraße 47.
Benningstraße 47, thank you very much, Madam!
Benningstraße 47, Herr von Gerstikow!
Sir! Sir!
Clumsy is here!
- Who? - Clumsy!
- Where? - Well, down there.
- Quick, give me your uniform. - I?
- Second floor, right hand side. - Thank you.
- What are you looking for? - Where's the back entrance?
Back entrance? There's no back entrance here.
But where shall I go up, then?
There, on the main staircase.
- I? - Of course.
Thank you.
I'm to deliver this letter to the gentleman from my madam.
I'm to deliver this letter to...
Katharina! How nice!
Hans! You are here?!
Just come in.
How beautiful!
Have you come to visit me?
No.
I...
I'm to deliver this letter to the gentleman from my madam.
What are you doing?
Why?
You mustn't open the letter.
It's for the gentleman.
Yes, right.
I forgot.
Is your master not a home?
No, he has gone out for a walk.
Come in, please.
Come.
If you please.
- I'm to go in here? - Yes.
What if your master comes home?
Oh, he surely won't come.
Well, how do you like our apartment?
Nice.
But not as nice as ours.
How many rooms do you have?
Five.
We have 12.
And how many servants do you have?
I...
I'm alone here.
- Alone? - Yes.
- Then you must have a lot of work. - Quite a bit.
One can see it. There.
What a disgrace!
Well...
Would you like to have a cup of coffee?
Yes, with pleasure.
Sit down.
- Here? - Yes.
Here's a cup, the coffee is still warm.
No, no, I won't do that!
Only if we go into the kitchen.
And leave the cigarettes alone.
They aren't yours.
Come into the kitchen, yes?
Not those beautiful new cups!
They aren't new, they are more than 100 years old.
Well, then just use them.
What's the matter?
That's my madam.
Your master seems to worship her very much.
Yes, he does.
She really is very beautiful.
Is your master nice, too?
- Actually, no. - That doesn't matter.
But he's certainly nice to her.
If he loves her.
Yes, he loves her.
- He loves her very much. - Did he tell you?
No, but I can feel it.
I know how it is to love someone.
To see someone just once and never forget her.
To think of her all the time.
Not being able to sleep at night.
Every day is futile on which you don't hear the beloved voice.
Every minute you are alone.
Hans...
Dear Hans.
Come into the kitchen.
Do you know what? We've got 25 acres of land in the countryside.
And a little house.
I'd like to live there.
Why are you here in the city, then?
To earn some money. I'm saving up for a cow.
It costs 600 shillings. I already saved up 457.
And if you have 600, are you going to move to the country?
- Yes, but not alone. - With whom?
With the one I love.
But he must be all right.
And not as frivolous as to drive other people's cars
or smoke cigarettes that aren't his.
You know who I mean.
Yes.
- The bell rang. - Did it?
- Don't you want to open the door? - I?
Yes, right.
May I talk to your master?
Oh, it's yourself!
What a sight you are!
- Do me a favour and leave. - Why?
I have no use for you now, I've got a visitor.
- You've got a visitor? - Yes.
And that's why you dress as a soldier?
That's a good one. Do you have a drink?
Eduard, please go.
All right, I'll go.
Eduard!
I've nothing left at home. What good stuff do you have here?
There! It has been very nice. Goodbye!
- What is it? - Cointreau and Slibowitz. Goodbye!
Goodbye, I don't drink Cointreau.
- Who is here? - Where?
I thought you have a visitor?
Vodka! That's good, I'll take it.
- A pretty girl? - No. I beg you, go home.
- Can I take her with me? - No!
Don't shout at me.
Miss!
Come over here!
You're crazy, see that you get out of here.
Look here!
What?
Good afternoon.
What a charming girl! What's your name?
What's her name?
Katharina, sir.
Hold it.
What are you doing here, eh?
I only was to deliver a letter.
A letter for the gentleman from my madam.
Which madam?
She's a servant girl in the house of Sixtus Braun.
I see.
Where's the letter?
Hans has it.
Give it to me.
Come on, come on.
I'll read it later.
Tell me, why do you waste your time with such an ordinary chauffeur?
You're too good for that.
You should try a real, fine gentleman.
I don't like fine gentlemen.
But why, child, with a pretty face like yours?
Leave me alone.
You're fired!
No! Please!
It's all my fault! Please don't fire him!
No, you're fired!
But he hasn't done anything! Hans!
Please calm down, Katharina.
You are a fine gentleman!
And I won't allow that Hans stays with you any longer!
A position like this, where he has to clean up five rooms on his own!
He can get it everywhere!
Katharina!
What are you going to do?
Don't worry, Hans. I'll find something for you.
A charming girl.
You idiot!
Who knows what she's up to now.
Ah, don't get excited. She'll calm down.
This is the kind of taxi you're looking for.
Six cylinders, 50 HP,
oscillating axles, crank shaft with seven bearings,
hydraulic brake, electric horn, brand new tyres...
Great quality!
And how much does it cost?
950.
950...
That's far too much.
Still too much?
Well... Then I really don't know...
There's another car.
How do you like this one?
This one?
This is a car, too?
Not a brand new model, but otherwise very fine.
How many cylinders does it have?
Four.
- Four? That's quite something. - You bet.
Quite firm.
Everything's all right with it,
ignition plugs, carburettor, cooling system, whatever you want.
- May I get into it? - Of course, sit down.
Can you drive backwards with it, too?
Yes, you can do with it whatever you like.
What are you looking for?
- Where's the horn? - It doesn't have a horn.
You can hear this car from far away. You don't need a horn.
But every car has a horn!
If you want it, I'll get one for you. One moment, please.
Would this one do?
This one's good!
You can have it.
And... how much does the car cost?
600.
600...
You can get a cow for that.
How can you possibly compare that?
Such a car has a totally different value than a cow.
Well... I don't have so much money.
- How much do you have? - 457.30.
It's a deal!
- Thank you very much! - You're welcome.
Come over to my office so that we can set up the contract.
Yes, please.
I'll bring you the money on Sunday, when I come to fetch the car.
Yes, yes.
Please come in.
What date is it... The 16th.
May I use your phone?
Please, go ahead.
What are you doing there?
First lift the receiver, and then dial.
How often?
Which number do you want?
I don't know.
I'd like to talk to Hans.
He's the chauffeur of Herr von Gerstikow, Benningstraße 47.
We'll find out soon.
Gerstikow?
Gerstikow... Gerstikow...
Herr von Gerstikow's apartment.
Hello!
Who is it?
Hello! Don't shout so loud! You're waking up the whole house.
Who is calling?
I can't understand you!
I'd like to talk to Hans!
Hello! Silence! Someone's sleeping here!
Hello! Hello! Hello!
What's this noise?
Excuse me, sir, but Clumsy is on the phone.
- Who? - Clumsy.
Hello! I don't understand a word!
No wonder. Who do you want to talk to?
Hans, the chauffeur.
Is the chauffeur Hans at home?
A young lady wants to talk to him.
He's on the phone.
Hello? Hans?
- Katharina speaking! - Quiet!
- How? - You have to talk quietly.
But why? He's so far away.
Give it to me, I'll talk to him.
Hello? Herr Hans? Miss Katharina wants to talk to you.
- What do you want to tell him? - I've got a surprise for him.
She's got a surprise for you.
- What did he say? - He's happy.
Really?
She asks whether you're really happy.
Yes. He's really happy.
Tell him I want to meet him on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
in Benningstraße, in front of his door.
She wants to meet you on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
in Benningstraße, in front of your door.
Sunday at 4 o'clock? Fine. Goodbye.
Now you've again made an appointment with her.
You plant the most stupid ideas in the poor girl's mind.
Yes, you're right.
I play a shabby trick on her.
It's such a shabby trick.
Where have you been all day long?
I can't do your work in addition.
I... I had to go on an errand, Miss Berta.
A letter for you has been delivered.
- For me? - A chauffeur brought it.
"With best regards from Hans", he said.
From Hans...
It doesn't interest me at all. Clumsy!
"Dear Katharina, I have to tell you the truth.
I'm not a chauffeur; I am what you call a fine gentleman,
and I know that you will be the first to understand that we don't fit together.
I think it's best if we don't see each other again,
because I don't want you to become unhappy. Hans.
Please do NOT wait for me on Sunday at 4 o'clock."
From Hans...
Hey miss, where did you buy that sewing machine?
You must have stolen it from the museum!
Hadn't you better send it to an old peoples' home, miss?
Go away from the car!
"Car", she said!
This is supposed to be a car? It's a dung cart!
This is an old coffee grinder!
This is not a car, it's a typewriter!
Hans!
Sorry. I'd like to talk to the chauffeur Hans.
The chauffeur Hans? Well... he's not in.
Are you already the new chauffeur?
Yes. That is, as you want.
And now I've just bought hím a taxi.
What did you buy for him?
A taxi. He's so badly off.
Don't you know where he is?
No, I have no idea.
No? But I had an appointment with him here.
Well... perhaps he'll come after all.
Yes, perhaps he'll come after all.
Tobby! What's this supposed to mean?
- Didn't you bring her my letter? - I did, sir.
- You gave it to her personally? - No, I gave it to the cook, sir.
- To the cook? - Yes, she wasn't at home.
What's going on there? I have to... Tobby!
- Give me your uniform at once! - Very well, sir.
Katharina!
What are you doing here? What is it?
I wanted to surprise you.
After all you've been dismissed.
And so I bought the car for you...
I think the car goes very badly!
No, on the contrary! It's wonderful!
It's much faster, isn't it?
Much faster!
I didn't have more money, you know.
There wasn't enough to buy a better car.
I thought, if you have a taxi, nothing can happen to you anymore.
You spent all your money.
Don't think about it. I can always buy a cow.
Later, when you earn some real money.
The cow isn't important at all.
That you have work, that is the main thing.
And that you're with me.
Say Katharina, I wrote you a letter.
Didn't you receive it?
I did. And I always carry it with me.
Yes, but... what do you say about it?
I don't know.
Do you know what? Please read it to me again.
You can't read. Isn't that so, Katharina?
No. I've never learned it.
Even when I was a little child I already had to work in the field.
It's not my fault, Hans.
But now I want to learn it.
I want to learn everything now, so that you don't have to be ashamed of me.
Are you angry at me?
I'm very happy.
Read it to me, please.
"I love you very much, Katharina.
You're the best girl I know.
Your Hans."
That is written here.
Sir, you've got a visitor for two hours now.
I've been all nervous, I couldn't reach you anywhere.
- I see. - Please, come.
Who is it?
- Herr Braun? - Indeed.
I'm very surprised.
Please excuse this masquerade.
Well, I'm quite used to such things from you.
You must have done something wrong again.
- That's none of your business. - Don't be impertinent!
What do you want?
In the last few days, my daughter made life a living hell for me.
Now she has locked herself into her room,
and refuses any kind of food.
She has already lost seven pounds!
She cried all night, and slapped her chambermaid, and me...
Me, she sent to you.
You've achieved what you wanted.
I give up my resistance. You can marry my daughter.
If she thinks she'll be happy with you...
I'm an old man. Perhaps my mind has already suffered a little.
Please, no compliments. I openly say what I think about you, too.
You consider me a fossil, I consider you a reckless chancer,
a lazy spendthrift, a nobody,
in short, the opposite of what I expected my son-in-law to be.
Herr Braun, if you think this way about me I really don't intend to...
You're not marrying me, but my daughter.
But you'll be my father-in-law!
Unfortunately! I tried everything to avert it!
So, now we've spoken our minds.
Sunday evening I'll officially announce the engagement.
You'll come to me at 9 o'clock. I'll invite some people.
Perhaps I'm mistaken about you. Everything is possible.
I can't help it, I find that man terrible.
- Director, I... - Shut up!
"Herewith I announce, with the greatest pleasure,
the engagement of my daughter Sybill..."
- Director, I... - Shut up!
"the engagement of my daughter Sybill and Herr von..."
What was the rascal's name?
- Von Gerstikow. - Shut up!
"... with Herr von Gerstikow, with the greatest pleasure."
Send it to all newspapers, enclose some photos, it can be published.
"Announced with the greatest pleasure."
Only yesterday he kissed our Katharina.
How?
Yesterday this Herr von Gerstikow kissed our servant girl Katharina.
- How do you know it? - I've seen it myself, director.
Where?
In Wald-Neuhof, director. I made a bike excursion there yesterday.
- Was it really him? - I don't believe it, director.
Leave me alone with your nonsense, will you?
I could've sworn it was he if he hadn't worn a uniform.
What uniform?
A chauffeur's uniform, director.
- A grey chauffeur's uniform? - Yes, director.
- With silver buttons? - Yes, director.
How much do you earn?
- 600 shillings, director. - Well, that's enough.
If someone noticed that you came home late again yesterday, you're finished.
The master and mistress don't take such things lightly.
Very well, Miss Berta.
Is here someone called Katharina?
Are you called Katharina?
I'm not, sir. My name is Berta.
Well, who is Katharina?
I am, sir.
Well, come with me.
Just come!
What is it? Come.
What is this?
My shoes, sir.
Why do you carry them in your hands? What kind of a sight is this?
They're too big anyway. Why don't you wear decent shoes?
They are far too expensive, sir.
Impossible.
It's true, sir. Good shoes are very expensive.
Tell me...
Do you know a certain Herr von Gerstikow?
Yes, sir.
His chauffeur is my fiancé, sir.
His chauffeur?
Yes.
Tell me, did you make an excursion in a car with that chauffeur yesterday?
Sir, I would have been back home quite in time...
Well, that is...
That is fabulous!
Please, sir, don't dismiss me!
Miss Berta has always been very satisfied with me.
Only... yesterday I was with Hans and...
Yes, I know.
- Are you formally engaged to him? - I will marry him.
Say, I've never seen you in this house before.
I only work in the kitchen, sir.
That's a pity!
A girl like you, young and pretty,
must wish to become something better.
No, I don't, sir.
I mean, you're certainly a very good server, aren't you?
You appear to be very skilful.
I will arrange that you no longer stay in the kitchen.
On Sunday we'll have a little party.
You can start with your new function then.
Thank you very much, sir.
Dad!
Look at my dress for Sunday!
- Do you like it? - Beautiful!
I'm sorry.
What are you doing here, Katharina?
You may go.
I can't help it. I like you better!
Madame!
I'm really happy to be at your place again, my dear Herr Braun.
And on such a festive occasion on top of it!
That's exactly the point.
Be careful, and don't stoop!
Cognac! Liqueur!
Whisky!
Whyssky!
Can't you pay attention? It's called Whisky!
Whys-sky!
It's enough to drive one to despair!
Give it to me! This is how it's done!
Cognac, liqueur, whisky, madame?
Cognac, liqueur, whisky, sir?
Well, it's your turn now!
Cognac?
Liqueur?
Whi....
You can't let that clumsy loose on the guests.
It would mean the greatest of scandals!
Try it again!
Whisky!
- Whisky! - There! Now Again.
Whisky.
Cognac, liqueur...
Good evening, madame.
Where's the bridegroom?
Must be here any minute now, madame.
Have a look where he is.
Won't you introduce me to the happy bridegroom, dear Herr Braun?
He's not yet here, but he'll arrive any minute now, madame.
Please excuse me for a moment.
Good evening, dear Herr Braun!
He's not here yet, but he'll arrive any minute now.
- Who? - My bridegroom...
My son-in-law will arrive any minute now, madame.
He'll arrive after all, he's just late.
- Perhaps he took a taxi and.. - One moment, excuse me.
One moment, madame.
He'll come, child, I'm certain.
- Good evening! - Greetings!
# Goodbye, dear miss, goodbye, sir,
# it has been a pleasure, I thank you very much,
# it has been such a pleasant evening, and so I ask:
# When will you come back, I have to see you again!
# Goodbye, dear miss, goodbye, sir,
# I'll get you in a good mood, and I'll even do much more,
# if things go wrong in your dear life
# then come back, come back, and I'll understand you!
# My medicine heals all pains
# because it's called music and that is good
# With it, I'll heal all broken hearts...
No, I won't do it. I won't go there.
You must go.
# Goodbye, dear miss, goodbye, sir,
# it has been a pleasure, I thank you very much...
- Brandy soda. - Very good, sir.
# When will you come back, I have to see you again!
# In the bar you forget, and you kiss if you want it
# and life is so far away.
# Two or three hours of lies and self-deception
# and time passes very pleasantly.
# There's a little song going through your mind
# and something goes on in your heart
# What the bar gave you: love, intoxication, and life,
# it will remain in your ears for a long time...
Well, come.
If Katharina suddenly sees me there, she won't survive it.
You should have thought about that earlier.
What is it you still want from her?
Do you love her? Do you want to marry her?
I don't know.
Don't talk nonsense.
Are you going to marry a girl
who consents to be chatted up by an ordinary chauffeur
while she gives a slap to a fine, educated person like me?
You make very delicate distinctions.
My dear friend, the order of the world is based on these distinctions.
And this order of the world demands that I'm to behave like a bastard!
You've behaved like a bastard all the time.
Waiter, don't you have a fishing rod?
What are you afraid of?
You said yourself that the girl is always in her kitchen
and never comes into the fine rooms.
And tomorrow you'll send her a fine letter.
I've already done that.
And?
She hasn't learned how to read.
Waiter, the bill, please!
No further words now, come, no further words!
# Goodbye, gentleman!
I'm immensely delighted to finally see you here, my dear Herr von Gerstikow!
Very kind of you.
I'll show you to Sybill. If you please.
I'm delighted you've come, Hans.
Very nice of you, Sybill.
Come, I'll introduce you. Come, Sybill.
Allow me to introduce Herr von Gerstikow to you!
Why are you watching the door all the time, Dad?
I'm thirsty, a cocktail wouldn't be bad now.
Ah, here it comes!
Herr von Gerstikow!
Here, my child!
Careful.
A cocktail, Herr von Gerstikow?
Katharina.
Ah yes, you know each other already, I almost forgot.
Well, how do you like your chauffeur?
In a dinner jacket?
I don't know this gentleman, sir.
- But you told me yourself that... - It must have been a mistake, sir.
Cognac, liqueur, whisky...
Cognac, liqueur...
Katharina!
Katharina, listen to me.
You must listen to me, Katharina!
Believe me, I'm truly sorry, I don't know how it...
Get out of my way, young gentleman.
Katharina!
Katharina, please open!
Katharina, please open now.
I ask you, Katharina, open!
I only did it to show you what kind of person he is.
Sybill!
- Sybill! - What more do you want here?!
- Leave me alone! - Get out!
What more do you want?
From you, nothing. I owe your daughter an explanation.
That's no longer necessary. I took care to let her know everything.
Very kind of you, Herr Braun!
- See that you get out of here now! - Yes, Herr Braun!
If you please.
And most of all I'm happy that I found you out in time!
Yes, Herr Braun, and I thank you very much for it!
Katharina!
- Nobody has any idea. - Nobody knows it.
Where's Katharina?
Please excuse me, can you place some police officers at my disposal?
For what?
I'm looking for a young girl; she ran away and I don't know how to find her.
So you want to file a missing person's report?
No, no, that takes far too long. Something must be done at once, please.
- Please help me. - I'm sorry...
But I have to find her!
I can't help you.
Thank you.
As long as there's no special charge against that person...
I'd like to have a ticket for Crimmitschau.
What's it called?
Crimmitschau.
It doesn't exist.
Yes, it exists. I was born there.
That's no proof. It's not in the train schedule.
Fantastic.
Crimmitschau.
Wouldn't you rather like to go somewhere else?
I see.
Crimmitschau.
6.25, please.
What time is the next train, please?
There's no more train today. Only tomorrow morning, at 7.12.
Tomorrow morning?
Go to the waiting room in the meantime, it's quite cosy there.
Yes.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
What's the matter?
Can I help you somehow?
No, thanks.
Travelling these days is not without perils for young girls.
If you need the help of a reliable person...
Police!
What's your name?
Katharina Linze.
Well, just come with us.
There's a charge against you.
- Take this. - Yes.
Yes, we've found her. Yes!
- Well? - Nothing, inspector.
Also search between the clothes, and in the pockets!
We're at it, inspector.
- Please! - Sit down.
And where do you have the watch?
Yes, you're under suspicion of having stolen a golden men's watch.
Katharina, where have you been?
I didn't know what to do anymore, I searched for you everywhere.
When I didn't know what to do anymore,
the gentlemen of the police were as kind as...
How dare you!
And that's why you set the whole police force in motion?!
Don't be angry at me, after all I didn't have any other option.
That's too much, do you understand? That's misleading the authorities!
Don't shout at me!
- That will cost you a lot of money! - All right, how much?
You'll receive service of a writ, Herr von Gerstikow!
I ask you for it! You have my address!
Come, Katharina.
- We'll stay together from now on. - No. We don't fit.
That's not true.
I don't want a fine gentleman.
- I'm not a fine gentleman. - Yes, you are.
I'm just like you. The suit doesn't make any difference.
Look into my eyes.
No.
I've learned that eyes can lie, too.
Not mine, Katharina. They've always told the truth.
I just didn't know it.
Say, where do you think you are here?!
See that you get out!
And fast!
The End
Subtitles by Tommaso.