Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

Nice old guy. We gotta get to that session, let's go.
- Now, who told her to switch that number? - I don't know.
For it is Mary
Husband. We're getting married as soon as Fred's road tour is over.
I think you'd better go in alone.
Why, your coat's wet. Didn't you come in the car?
Oh, uh, Mr. Cohan, just a minute.
Yes, well, George, what's your new story like?
Come on, Jack. Let's make this hop-up solid.
I'll have to open up a store, huh? Heh-heh.
Don't think I'm jealous of Georgie's success...
In this, we heartily concur.
If it's as good as "45 Minutes from Broadway"...
- The Tavern. Ah, Wilderness! - Uh-uh.
At the quarter, he's gaining At the turn now, he's reining his horse
Oh, I beg your pardon. I didn't quite recognize you.
I am that Yankee Doodle boy
Georgie.
Send the word, send the word Over there
Cohan, you're fired.
Dan, look. Dietz. Looks naked without Goff.
If you stick, I'll throw you a line. And you too, mother.
- Is either of you fellas Jerry Cohan? - I am.
Maybe they have. I never heard them talk about it.
...one has to associate with in our profession.
- What? - Well, uh, when you made that exit speech...
Jerry, what do you know. Ed Albee's coming backstage to see you.
They didn't even know what you were talking about.
How about Saturday night?
This is it, George.
- Ha-ha-ha! - I just heard today...
We'll tell all the gang At 42nd Street
You need a leading lady. You've got your ingenue.
- How do you do? - Sit down.
- Well, it isn't, and besides, you... - What do you want to do, spoil everything?
How we hate to see you go
...my sister thanks you, and I assure you, I thank you.
It's a grand
When I told him about those 20 ponies and 20 showgirls all coming downstage...
Make your daddy glad To have had such a fad
May I put these in water for you?
Every heart beats true Under red, white and blue
Who keeps hammering on our opening night?
Mmm! Women, women. Little rose petals.
- What about the lyrics? - Gonna give it to you now.
She wasn't gay or airy
Only 45 minutes from here
And all the luck I've had is due to the things you two have taught me.
- No, don't do it. - Who does she think she is?
...long before the fashions came.
Look at that.
The play was George Washington, Jr.
That's the state that will win ya
- That's a boy, Georgie. - I promise, Mother.
Can you think of any more reasons?
Well, that's it, ladies and gentlemen, it's all over.
All he needs is a little more experience, and he'll be a genius.
I don't know.
...in every theater and theatrical property I possess...
Send copies of this to all the papers for the next edition.
"Jerry, Nellie, and Josie Cohan...
Bye!
We're opening a new theater in Philadelphia...
Excuse me for butting in. I've been looking all over town for you.
While you roam"
Little Josie's gonna get married, huh?
I love you
Thank you very much, mister... What was your name again?
Oh, Georgie... Uh, excuse me.
For it was Mary
My wife never held up a show in her life.
Leading lady, run of the play...
- Say, uh, is he as good as Foy? - Who?
- And as for your wife's money... - Excuse me. I have an appointment.
Kid asked me my name, and I said Cohan. He asked me again, and I said Cohan.
But I spiked my shows with prewar stuff...
Jeepers creepers
Put him at the head so he doesn't have to reach.
Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies
Well, that's about as good a definition of America...
Come in.
It's a great quality.
You know, they're always a soft audience here on Wednesday. Pushover.
For the short time it takes What a difference it makes
There are a lot of singers, you know, but very few really good looker-afters.
So prepare Say a prayer
I'm 18. I sing and I dance, and I'm going to New York.
And you always have trouble casting the front end.
He's big-time vaudeville. We're in the big time.
That is, I mean, can you write a play without a flag?
...in a performance and be on their feet at the finish.
Oh, uh, you forgot your manuscript.
Would you mind telling me why you're still here?
- ...so I gave myself the job. - Mm-hm.
That sounds so square
- Are you an actor, sir? - Used to be.
It was in Providence, Rhode Island, on the Fourth of July.
...and it's just as good today as it ever was.
At the half mark, he's cruising But seems to be losing his lead
Don't worry, Dad. They never will.
Yes, indeed. Won't you come with me?
Gentlemen, you are in perfect agreement.
My mother's name was Mary.
Everything's all right. You'll see.
Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies
Here's one place without any talent!
...as any I've ever heard.
I'm gonna give America The English derby cup
The Yanks are coming
Hmm.
I wonder what the M is for. Oh, modesty.
We might as well try to make him as comfortable as possible.
Keep your eyes upon me And surprised you will be
That struck me as being a perfect title for a show and for a song.
It won't be terribly expensive, Mr. Schwab. I know where I can get a cheap fire.
I mean, my being 18, singing and dancing, and going to New York?
There was a time when I thought so. Right now, I wish I did.
Well, I bet it's the first firm in the history of show business had two senior partners.
That ship will sail without you.
Oh, just a simple case of subtraction.
You think I'm stagestruck.
No more fun in it.
- What do like to drink? - Oh, moxie.
Well, I guess your parents must have seen me, uh, fathers and mothers.
The critics walked out at the end of the second act.
I know, I know. The hero helps him, gets shot in the leg...
I want to see them about this melodrama I have.
- Ponies and Showgirls? - Just a minute.
It's no picnic, all those hardships.
Hmm, I see. A new finish. Hm.
- She doesn't sing that. - She is gonna sing it.
The spirit that gave birth to American
Why?
- Pretty fair act you folks have got. - They seemed to like it.
You'll hitch your wagon to his star right now.
- This could be treason. - Don't worry.
But with propriety
Ladies and gentlemen...
Here I am, Dad. Here I am.
...what a great country it is.
Please miss them.