THE BLUE ANGEL
Based on the novel by Heinrich Mann
Adapted for the sound film by Carl Zuckmayer and Karl Vollmöller
in collaboration with the author
Screenplay
Directed by
Professor, breakfast!
All these books lying about. And cigar butts...
Everything stinks!
Anyway,
it stopped singing long ago.
PROFESSOR GARBAGE
Stop it!
Erztum, stop it!
Watch out, the old man!
Sit down!
Angst... come here.
Clean it up!
- Professor, I... - Silence! Go sit down.
Now, gentlemen...
let's see
if you've learned anything.
Yesterday we left off
at Hamlet, act III, scene I.
Erztum?
Well?
Stop! Wrong!
You can't even pronounce the English article.
Repeat after me...
Open your mouth.
Sit down.
Take out your notebooks.
Now, write this down: Julius Caesar...
What would have happened
if...
Mark Antony had not delivered his funeral eulogy?
Get up!
Sit down!
We shall see about this!
Inside.
Come here.
Sit down.
So, you too.
- My best student. - Professor –
Be quiet!
- Aren't you ashamed? - But sir, I –
Silence.
Look at me.
- Those postcards? - I don't know!
Don't lie to me. Where are they from?
Someone must have hidden them there.
Really?
Expect me to believe that?
They all hate me because I don't go with them at night.
Don't go where?
- The others – - Tell me!
Every night they're at the Blue Angel.
There are women.
Where?
The Blue Angel.
The Blue Angel?
Go home! You'll hear about this.
They call me Naughty Lola, I'm known far and wide.
I have a Pianola that is my joy and pride.
They call me Naughty Lola, the men all go for me.
But I don't let any man lay a paw on my keys.
If any of you louts try to get too near,
I'll punch you in the ribs and bang you on the ear.
Guys, tonight I'm going to have a ball,
with a man, a real he-man.
One liverwurst platter!
Tonight I'm going to take him home,
a man, a real he-man!
A man whose heart seethes with passion,
a man whose eyes promise lots of action!
A man who knows how to kiss a miss,
a man, a real he-man!
Spring is here, robins chirp in the sky.
I'm in love, but don't know with which guy.
Who cares if he has money, as long as he's a honey.
Guys, tonight I'm going to find the one,
a man, a real he-man!
Young men can't wait to tear off your clothes.
A man whose heart seethes with passion,
and whose eyes promise lots of action!
A man who knows how to kiss a miss,
a man, a real he-man!
Thin or fat, small, tall or burly,
handsome and chic, shy or even surly.
Don't care about his looks, he'll be all right in my books.
- Over here! - Feast your eyes on me!
- What about me! - Me, Lola, I'm rolling in dough!
Guys, tonight, I'm going to have a ball...
Stop! Stop!
Don't move!
Well, well,
what are you doing in my bedroom?
I presume you are
the artiste Lola Lola.
- Are you a cop? - Indeed not, madame.
I am Dr. Immanuel Rath,
a professor at the local college.
You should know to remove your hat.
What do you want?
I'm here on official business. You're corrupting my pupils.
Really?
Think I'm running a kindergarten?
What's wrong, cat got your tongue?
Damn it, you're a regular roadblock!
Look what crawled in.
18 beers, and they want me to sing!
I cannot stay here. Think of your reputation.
If you're on your best behavior,
you may stay.
Careful, Parson!
I'm dropping my pants.
Naughty, naughty! I don't want any trouble!
So, how do you like me now?
Never a moment of peace.
Wherever did I put my hat?
- I refuse to drink. - You're here to move the booze.
Think I care about Art?
Drink or pack your bags.
- He's just after his cut! - Shut up!
Once and for all, quiet!
Some fiancé you hooked.
He's the boys' professor.
A professor?
At the local college.
Dr. Immanuel Rath.
Then we make a team.
- We do? - Art and science.
Allow me to introduce myself. Kiepert, manager and magician.
Why wasn't I told immediately?
I'm delighted to welcome a local dignitary into our midst.
- I feel – - Yes, like at home.
- No, I'm here – - I can see you're here.
And I'm delighted.
Why wasn't I told?
Am I the manager or not?
An old ox is what you are.
Go do your act!
Keep your shirt on.
What a dame!
Professor, you have impeccable taste.
How dare you!
No need to get upset, we're both men.
Leave it to me. She's –
I'm here about my pupils!
You're sheltering them! Yes!
- Me? But we only let in – - Filthy liar!
Liar?
Stop! Who's that? Come here, you rascal!
Stay right there!
Stop! Stop!
Stay where you are!
Where've you gone and left your hat now?
Please take your seats.
- He didn't say anything? - Nah. He's afraid of us.
Cut that English nonsense.
- Now he's hurt. - He'll get over it.
You old fool, you ruined the number!
I say a goldfish and you've got a rabbit.
Our student friends are back.
Nothing better to do?
All right, one last time.
They'll lose their license.
- He's coming! - Who?
Garbage!
No, no, no, gentlemen! Not through the hall.
Into the cellar.
Evening, Professor. What a lovely surprise!
Come right in, Professor.
We were waiting impatiently.
I knew you'd be back.
They all come back for me.
My dear lady, I –
In my haste yesterday instead of my hat
I took this... garment.
So you didn't come to see me?
Here, let me take your overcoat.
Have a seat.
And if you all move together...
And if you all move together, front and back, left and right...
Here, hold this.
Pretty peepers, huh?
- They're not pretty? - Yes, absolutely.
Very, very pretty.
You're not on official business tonight.
I'm afraid that last night I may have
- behaved somewhat unseemly. - Yes, you did.
Today you're much nicer.
I'm sorry!
Hey, Professor, send me a postcard sometime.
You're a sight!
Hold still.
If your boys could see you now!
Let's get back to work.
You know...
You know, you're quite handsome.
Is it that bad?
Does it hurt?
No.
- All better now? - Yes.
Sorry to intrude, Professor.
Why aren't you drinking in here?
There's a sailor loaded with cash.
So? Send out Guste.
Are you crazy?
Who'd buy her champagne? He wants you!
- I won't. I'm an artist. - A what?
- An artist. - What do you make of that?
She has some crazy ideas about her job!
Good evening.
Here I am.
Captain of a three-masted ship, the Fritz Thomas,
just sailed in from Calcutta.
Straight from my hold.
Leave me alone!
- Get out of here. - But I haven't done anything.
You miserable villain! Get out!
- Is this your daddy? - How dare you molest the lady!
Is she your private property?
- But Professor! - Quiet!
- White slave trader! - What?
You heard me, out! Get out! Out!
Professor, what's got into you?
Miserable pimp!
Who do you think you are, kicking him out?
He ordered champagne.
I'll pay!
Leave the premises. Get out!
He called me a white slave trader!
Please, Captain, don't make such a racket.
- You'll rouse the cops. - Fine idea, the cops!
I'll get the cops, you old crook!
You crook!
I'll get the cops!
He tried to murder me!
Someone defending me?
Hasn't happened in ages.
I was only doing my duty.
No need to get all worked up.
Let's have ourselves a drink.
Cheers!
May I propose
a toast to you, my dear lady.
Forgive me, Professor, but the police are here.
The police?
- They mustn't find you. - I've nothing to fear.
Not you, maybe, but we do.
You'd better lay low.
I've nothing to fear from the authorities.
We could rent rooms down there.
He lunged at me like a madman.
Just hold on.
This man claims he was assaulted here.
He tried to murder me! To murder me!
Who did?
Well, who?
Where'd the hoodlum disappear?
Him, Officer! He attacked me on stage.
Just keep out of this.
- Where'd you hide him, you crook? - How should I know, you old lush?
I wasn't even there.
Come on, out you come!
Little rascals, I finally caught you! The game is up.
I caught you! Get going!
It's all over! Come on!
You too! All of you!
You hooligans! Hooligans!
There he is!
He tried to murder me, Officer.
He's the one!
- Sorry, Professor. - He called me a slave trader!
Quiet!
Sorry, sir. This man wants me to press charges.
Go ahead, press charges. I'll press charges against him!
- What do you mean? Arrest the lout! - Pipe down!
- No one's going to silence me! - We'll see.
Off to the station with you.
He tried to murder me!
He called me a slave trader!
I presume you're aware
that this incident will have consequences.
Take that cigarette out of your mouth.
I said take that cigarette out of your mouth.
The truth! What do you come here for?
The same as you, Professor.
Get out! Out!
You'll regret this!
Well done, Teach.
Here, down the trap she goes.
- Garbage! - Garbage!
Garbage!
You miserable rascals!
You haven't heard the last of this!
You haven't heard...
You haven't...
Goodness, what's wrong, Professor?
I'll be all right.
I'll be...
I feel better already.
Those lousy bums!
Some profession you chose.
It's not good to get so worked up.
Damn that bell!
What's going on here?
You going to order? The place is half empty!
Stop complaining.
Who brought the skipper in?
Get going, wiggle your fannies.
Come out with us, Professor.
A little music will put you right.
You landed a few good punches,
but I'm not the kind who bears a grudge.
Professor,
I'm going to give you a little shot
from my personal medicine cabinet.
Down the hatch!
Do you really think this will help?
Sure, it'll set you back on your feet.
Good?
Now you can show your face.
- Why? - Come with me.
- Where? - The reserved seats.
- What for? - To hear Lola sing.
An enigmatic glimmer,
a je-ne-sais-pas-quoi,
flashes in the eyes
of a beautiful woman.
But when my eyes look deeply
at the man vis-à-vis
and gaze intently at him,
what does it mean?
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
What choice do I have?
That's the way I'm made.
Quiet! Shush!
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure
to introduce our guest of honor for the night.
Professor at the local college.
Who gives a damn?
Cheers, Teach.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
What choice do I have?
That's the way I'm made.
Love is all I know,
I can't help it.
Men swarm around me
like moths round a flame.
And if their wings are singed,
surely I can't be blamed.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
What choice do I have?
That's the way I'm made.
Love is all I know,
I can't help it.
Men swarm around me
like moths round a flame.
And if their wings are singed,
surely I can't be blamed.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
DO RIGHT AND FEAR NO MAN
Professor! Breakfast!
Morning, Immanuel!
Good morning.
Breakfast, Professor.
Darling, the coffee's getting cold.
There, sit down.
Do you always snore so loud, sweetie?
I'm afraid I may have overindulged last night.
A few bottles of champagne. You held it just fine.
One?
Two?
Three.
You really are a sweetie.
Good?
Delicious. Extraordinary!
You see? You could have this every day.
There's no reason why not.
After all, I'm not married.
I must get to school.
I must hurry and get to school.
Come here.
Stand still.
Do you still love me?
What's this, no good-bye?
Give me a kiss.
Do you love me too?
Yes, of course.
Good-bye.
Mind the traffic.
Morning, Professor.
Morning.
Sit down!
Professor, it stinks here of garbage!
Garbage!
Silence! I'll have you all locked up!
Miserable brats!
Leave the classroom.
Go to the school yard.
I'll deal with you later.
There's a lot I can understand.
But to risk one's entire future for that kind of woman?
I beg your pardon, sir.
You are speaking of my future wife.
You can't be serious.
I am completely serious.
I will not hear another word.
I'm very sorry, my dear fellow,
but I'll have to report the matter.
Get your stuff packed. The train won't wait for you!
Come in.
Hello, Professor. Make yourself useful!
- Why'd I marry you? - I wonder about that too.
Put the flowers in here. And don't crush them.
Why are you standing there? You know the way.
How nice of you to come say good-bye.
My dear Miss Lola, I...
And such lovely flowers!
Thanks.
Don't make such a long face.
I'll be back next year.
My dear Miss Lola, I brought you something else as well.
Would you accept this gift from me?
And at the same time may I ask for your hand?
You want to marry me?
My God you're sweet!
I hope, my child,
you are fully aware of the gravity of this moment.
Long may they live!
Every happiness for the newlyweds!
Ladies
and gentlemen,
- it gives me great pleasure to... - Enough of your blather!
Here we go again.
My wedding ceremony was like this, so lovely.
If I had known you then,
perhaps I'd be the wife of a professor now,
instead of this conjurer.
That's right, I am a conjurer!
We're in for more of his stupid stunts.
Sit down.
Would you deny the professor a display of my art?
With your permission,
I'll pull a few eggs from under your nose.
As you can see, my hand is empty.
Here, take it, please.
There's something to be proud of.
Watch this, Professor.
Honey, hand me my small case.
You are the clumsy one.
Why bring the cards?
What a dumb question. We sell them at shows.
As long as I've a penny to my name, they will not be sold!
Well, you never can tell.
We'd better keep them.
Beware of blonde women,
they're special, every one.
At first you may be unaware,
but something is definitely there.
A little hanky-panky can be fun,
but from their clutches you'd better run.
Beware of blonde women,
they're special, every one.
How's business?
Two postcards.
What an ignorant bunch.
Ignorant? You're a fine one to talk.
You need a shave, just look at you!
Who'd buy a postcard from you?
Go ahead and stare.
You're not at the college now.
He's right, you know. You really should shave.
What's the idea of calling them ignorant, anyway?
We make a living off them.
We make a living off them. A living.
If you don't like it, go.
I will go. I'll go. I'll go.
I can't stand it!
I'd rather die like a dog than lead this life another day.
Well then,
hand me my stockings.
Get the curling iron.
It's much too hot!
Well, Teach, how are we today?
Care for a cigar?
Havana with a Sumatra wrapper.
Our manager appears to be in high spirits.
I am, and for a very good reason.
You should be pleased too.
You're going to be my top attraction.
Don't rib the old guy, he hasn't hurt you.
You stay out of this.
Your husband's a big star.
Here...
A contract, confirmed by cable.
And where?
In the Blue Angel.
The Blue Angel?
Yes, we're returning to your hometown.
We'll hang posters...
Never! I'll never go back.
- You'll change your mind. - I will not change my mind.
Isn't that just like you?
You've lived off this woman for five years.
And now when you finally can earn a few cents,
the Professor says, I won't go!
- Leave him alone. He'll go. - I won't!
We're leaving, that's final.
No, I won't go. Never!
You can ask anything of me, but not that!
- Don't get all worked up. - No, I won't do it. Never.
No one'll force you.
IN PERSON
- Hello, sir! - Good morning, you finally made it!
Never thought I'd ever crawl back into this hole.
My club, a hole?
Her temper hasn't grown any sweeter with time.
You've been enjoying life.
You haven't lost any weight.
You're no slimmer either.
Good day!
- Why should I, business is good. - Glad to hear it.
- And you? - Better now, but the last few weeks...
- Be seeing you, Boss. - See you, Maestro.
But not for at least ten years, I hope.
My class act is way too good for this dump.
- Who's that bird? - The guy almost bankrupted me.
- Good morning, Lola! - Hello.
So many handsome guys in one place?
Here we go again.
Don't pile the bags in a heap.
It's unbelievable!
They just dumped them.
Don't miss your train.
Man,
what do you know about love?
Allow me to introduce myself. Mazeppa.
Hans Adalbert Mazeppa, strong man.
- So what? - I'm staying on. For you.
That's the kind of guy I am, a man of action.
Don't be in such a hurry.
We have plenty of time.
I can wait.
Please, go home quietly. It's sold out.
The Professor!
Beware of blonde women,
they're special, every one.
At first you may be unaware,
but something is definitely there.
A little hanky-panky can be fun,
but from their clutches you'd better run.
Beware of blondes,
they're special, every one.
This could be a turning point for your career.
If you're a hit, your future will be made.
La Scala, Berlin,
the Alhambra, London... The brush!
The Hippodrome, New York...
Stop, it'll go to his head.
- This is the Blue Angel. - Killjoy!
- Look at you. - Stop squawking!
Where's his nose?
The nose! You had it!
Me? You had it, you mean!
I had it, did I?
Don't mind him, Teach. I know exactly how you feel.
I remember the night I became a star.
Would you shut up for once?
More chairs! Even the mayor is here!
The mayor? This I have to see.
Don't be nervous, Professor!
The house is sold out.
Everybody's here, just wait.
Your colleagues, your students.
What a crowd! Don't get nervous.
Absolutely right. Just stay calm!
Don't let it get to you.
Take me as an example.
The moment of truth!
Whenever I spy a beautiful dame, I move in.
That's my trademark.
What's the matter?
Why the long face?
Every time I have some fun, you sit there moping.
What's going on here?
Stormy weather?
Happens in the best families.
Allow me to introduce myself. Name's Mazeppa,
Hans Adalbert Mazeppa, strong man.
What are you waiting for?
Go do your little show.
What's with the old guy?
Have some bubbly.
It'll pick you up.
The old boy's nerves are shot.
Goodness, what are you doing?
What is it? What's the matter?
Lola, come down here.
I won't go on!
What? Have you gone crazy?
You can't back out on me a minute before showtime!
What's got into you?
You don't want to go on?
You will go on!
Put on the wig.
What's this? He won't go on? Are you crazy?
- Nobody does that to me! - Get on stage! Move it!
Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the slight delay.
- A technical problem. - Someone have a bellyache?
The next number will more than make up for it,
a conjuring act of truly international class.
As a special part of our performance
it is my pleasure to introduce to you
a man you all know
for his long and remarkable pedagogical achievements...
pedagogical achievements at the local college.
- The Professor! - Send on the Professor!
I can see, ladies and gentlemen, I need say no more.
I won't test your patience any longer.
Please welcome our beloved Professor Immanuel Rath!
- Watch it or you'll ruin my act. - Come on!
Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce
August, my apprentice sorcerer.
Ladies and gentlemen,
as you can see, I work without props,
just my two hands and my ten fingers.
What you see here
is an ordinary top hat,
an original British top hat.
There's no double bottom, no secret opening or trap door.
This top hat, ladies and gentlemen,
I shall now place
on the head of our August,
and will make so bold as to produce
a live dove before your very eyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, I know you're all thinking
I've already placed the dove in the hat.
But no, you are quite mistaken.
Empty.
Absolutely empty.
If I may, here's more proof.
A dagger.
Here we go...
One,
two,
three,
four.
Please, do not be alarmed
by the sight of the revolver in my right hand.
There! August isn't bird-brained!
This is an outrage! Call the police!
Mr. Magician, I've run out of eggs.
Could you conjure a few up for me?
Of course, sir, with pleasure.
Ladies and gents, I shall produce some eggs from August's nose...
before your very eyes.
Pull yourself together, August! I mean, you were a professor!
I know you're convinced August has the eggs under his top hat.
But you're wrong.
Another dove!
The eggs! Where are the eggs?
Right away, ladies and gents, at your service.
One,
two,
three...
An egg!
Where's your "cock-a-doodle-doo"?
A genuine hen's egg.
See...
Lay more eggs!
If you don't crow, I'll kill you!
Here we go.
An egg, an authentic, genuine hen's egg! See?
Go on, crow!
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
If you don't crow this time, I'll kill you!
Go on, crow!
What do you want? I haven't done anything!
Come on.
You asked for it.
I don't get it, an educated man like you...
All for some dame.
Get some rest.
Leave it to me.
I'll take care of things.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
What choice do I have?
That's the way I'm made.
Love is all I know,
I can't help it.
Men swarm around me
like moths round a flame.
And if their wings are singed,
surely I can't be blamed.
Falling in love again,
never wanted to.
What's a girl to do?
I can't help it.
Subtitles: Robert Gray, Kinograph and VICOMEDIA 10/2001