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hwp Would you get the door, Paul?
- Hi, Paul. - Mr. Cole Porter, sir.
- Thanks for coming. - Hello, Fred.
Youre right on time. Everythings set.
Keyboards dusted, and the pianos tuned.
That is a matter of opinion. By the way, what was wrong with my place?
- You want Lilli to do the part, dont you? - Very much.
Then psychologically, this is the proper setting.
- Here? Where you lived together? - Oh, Lilli loved the apartment.
Shell be dying to see if Ive changed anything.
Even if she does come, theres no guarantee shell do the show.
Of course shell do it. Its a good script, a great score, fat part.
Youre forgetting one thing.
Besides directing the show, youll also be playing opposite her.
Most actresses would consider that an inducement.
Under the circumstances, I should think things might be a little strained.
Because we used to be man and wife? Oh, Cole, thats archaic.
- Were adults. Were civilized. - Oh, forgive me!
Id forgotten.
Just one thing. When Lilli gets here, start with a love song: "So in Love."
- Shes a pushover for a sentimental lyric. - Okay.
Thats her ring.
She always leans on the bell.
Hello, Paul. Hows the bursitis?
Better, thank you, Mrs. Graham. I mean...
Lilli Vanessi.
- Cole, how wonderful to see you again. - Lilli, darling.
- Hello, Fred. - Hello, Lilli.
- You look wonderful, Lilli. - Thanks.
Peace of mind. It does wonders for you.
- You ought to get rid of that spot. - Never. Its a keepsake.
- You threw the inkwell, remember? - Im sure I had provocation.
- Well, did you like the script? - Oh, I loved it.
- Would you care to hear the score? - Im dying to. Thats the reason Im here.
- The only reason. - Well, Fred...
...this is sort of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew.
- Shakespeare, you know. - Yes.
Lets see. Where should we start?
Why dont we start with a love song?
- "So in Love"? - Yes, its great for Lilli.
Its a duet.
Well...
So it is.
Its beautiful, Cole.
- You sang it beautifully. - Thank you.
But tell me something.
Do you really think I could play the shrew?
Youd make a perfect shrew.
What I mean is, it takes an actress of real stature, like Judy Marlow...
- Constance Collier. - Connie Collier, Lynn Fontanne...
- Great actresses. - The costumes are great.
For your entrance, weve picked red velvet.
- She looks wonderful in it. - I know...
Theres another good song in the score for Lilli. "I Hate Men."
Now, heres what we had in mind for the wedding scene.
- Pretty, isnt it? - Its certainly tempting.
- Then youll do it? - Its difficult to refuse.
Ill tell you what Ill do, Ill... Well...
- Expecting someone? - No.
Yes, though not just yet. I...
Another bell-leaner?
Hello. Hi, sweetie. Am I late?
- No. Early. - Oh, thats great.
I just dashed over between shows at the Copa.
I hope you dont mind my legs.
On the contrary.
Oh, this is Miss Lane, the young lady I was telling you about.
- Telling me about? - For the part?
- Part? - Bianca.
- The younger sister. - Younger?
- Only in the play. - Oh, of course. Bianca.
Its a thrill meeting both of you.
I just love your songs, Mr. Porter.
And Im just nuts about your ex-husband.
Sweetie, were out of ginger ale. Anybody want a drink?
- Whatll you have? - Nothing, thank you.
- Not right now. - Lf nobody wants anything...
...how about doing the number? - Number?
The big one Im going to do, the "Too Darn Hot" number.
That must be the boys.
Hi, fellas, come in.
Didnt you tell her the numbers out? You told her she could play Bianca?
Fellas, get over by the piano, will you?
Mr. Porter, would you sit here? And, Fred, sweetie, you sit over there.
There, thats a square deal. Okay. Go, boys, go.
- Delightful. - Thanks, honey.
- How was I, Mr. Porter? - Wonderful.
- Great! - Thanks, fellas. Take .
Theres a slight problem. Weve taken the number out of the show.
Out of the show? But you cant, Mr. Porter.
Sweetie promised it to me.
He promised faithfully.
- You crossed your heart! - He always does.
- It didnt fit, honey. - Theres no place to put it, you see.
No.
Hey, wait a minute. Now its coming through to me.
She wants to do the number. You gave it to her!
Why, thats absurd! I wouldnt dream of displaying my legs.
Whats the matter with your legs? Are you knock-kneed?
- Why dont you ask Fred? - Ladies, please...
I dont think I ought to do the show. It might interfere with my honeymoon.
- Honeymoon? - Yes. Im being married, you know.
Gee, congratulations!
Sorry, Cole. Goodbye, sweetie.
Oh, let her go. I can play Kate. I can do the part.
