Script

SIDE 1

YOUNG LADY

Oh, Mr. Brown – could you really get me into the movies?

COSMO

I should think so—

YOUNG LADY

Really?

COSMO

There are ways—

YOUNG LADY

Oh, what would I have to do?

COSMO

Well, it’s simple. Meet me Saturday afternoon in front of the Loew’s Theatre. I’ll take you in – unless there’s something playing I’ve seen already, in which case you’re on your own.

YOUNG LADY

(jumping off his lap furiously)

Oh, so’s your Aunt Tilly!

(The YOUNG LADY leaves as DON enters. The PARTY GUESTS applaud for DON.) 

SIDE 2

DON

Now look, let me explain...

KATHY

(looking at him, gasps)

You are a criminal. I’ve seen that face someplace. You’re a famous gangster. I’ve seen your pictures in the papers – or in the post office, with a lot of numbers on your chest.

(KATHY looks around wildly and sees a POLICEMAN at the corner. She jumps up and waves.)

Officer! Officer!


POLICEMAN

Yes, ma’am? Anything wrong?

KATHY

This man, he—


POLICEMAN

Oh – why it’s Don Lockwood.

KATHY

Don Lockwood?

POLICEMAN

Out for a stroll?

DON

Actually, yes.

POLICEMAN

You sure are a lucky lady. Goodnight, Mr. Lockwood.

DON

Goodnight, and “mum’s the word.”

(DON indicates “mum’s the word.” The POLICEMAN returns the gesture and exits.)