Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

Little Johnny Jones A jockey from the U.S.A.
The first thing I ever had my fist on was the American flag.
He's found the mainspring in the antique clock.
Jones has broken records Every track at every meet
Hm.
He mustn't know I'm better. It might interfere with him becoming a genius.
...telling the public we've got the greatest show in town...
Well, George, how would you like to do a play...
Not yet 70.
Mmm. Well, good luck, boys.
Oh, it doesn't seem that long ago...
I remember him when he was a little boy.
When you write your own plays, you don't have to. Cohan's done all right.
Oh, no, no... Well, we won't argue about it.
So's Uncle Sam
Well, here I am going on like Tennyson's book, giving you the story of my life.
Bring down that curtain!
But with propriety...
Butter?
- You know, I'm a little bit nervous. - Heh-heh-heh.
The minute I saw you without your beard...
...by the people...
- Think I can do it? - Of course. You've got a nice little voice.
Come in.
"Impossible to find three clever actors named Cohan...
The only reason I put her on was because the dog act got drunk.
I am that Yankee Doodle boy
Hmm.
You love the theater too much.
And any actor with a conceit like yours...
Tell him. George M. Cohan.
- Yes, dear? - Uh, I gave your song to Templeton tonight.
...this is not just a casual invitation.
- My congratulations. - Thanks, Sam.
It's not that I like Hyde Park
Now, Mary, go out there and do an encore.
I'm just as proud of me name, you see As an emperor, czar, or a king could be
Who is this guy Cohan? Where is he from? What is he, an upstart?
For fellows like George, Abe and me too
Take up Number 3. You're on. Go ahead. Light's up.
Don't forget to come back home
But folks always come back to where their heart is...
Well, how do you like your part so far?
...your son and partner, George."
- Oh. - Heh-heh. "Age: 39."
No time for details. It's about Todd Sloan in London.
Well, you see, it's a gift I have.
Before I put $10,000 into a show...
And what is my junior partner's name?
During the first act, you've written this new song?
Don't worry about that. We're not going to. I've canceled it.
In a kingdom all our own
Well, now, there's a present. That must have set you back a few.
Seems to me I do.
- I laughed all the way through it. - That's my cue.
We'll give him a hearty welcome then
Maybe just as well.
I'll promise, but I can still lick any kid in town!
Darling, did you hear me? I, uh...
- Do one more chorus, and really do it. - Oh, no. No, you don't.
Look at Cohan. He's got them lined up at the box office.
Yes. And matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- And the mademoiselles. - I hope.
Next. Name, please. Oh.
I've got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart
- Horses. - Oh, and Indians. Uh-oh.
It's that patriotic something That no one can understand
I know I have talent, even if I am from Buffalo.
That's a very pretty name, a very pretty name. Now, Mary, you calm down.
I haven't said a word about a musical.
And there is something there
Blue skies, gray skies
Heh-heh. Well, you could find a better example...
- Pardon me.... slipper? - Excuse me, Mr. Dietz.
No, I walked up from the station.
Harrigan That's me
The home of the free and the brave
Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies
- What are you doing here? - I'm the star, ain't I?
Everybody's going to the barber's ball
It's not for just the ride there
- What were some of your pictures? - Not in pictures.
Well, it must have been 30-some years ago.
But I didn't write it for the millions of Marys.
- Boy, he sure rolled them in the aisles. - Thanks.
You don't need much of a fire, just enough to burn that manuscript.
Well, how about a nice short Irish name? Dennis or Michael?
- Now, go on out there and do it. - Oh, George, I can't move.
Now I must go life's journey alone...
Ow! Ow! Ow!
...my father thanks you...
Flowers all dripping with dew
Proud of all the Irish blood That's in me
- Gives the number added value. Watch... - May I...? May I listen a little?
Hear them calling you and me
Well, at least I was in New York.
I'm sorry.
With your talent and ability?
Don't worry about it. We understand each other perfectly.
I will never forgive you for trying to palm off a forest fire on me...
Mary, we will miss you so
Now, Miss Templeton, you can't...
We can't lose a minute There's work to be done
Oh, what a jay atmosphere
...than I ever deserved.
- Where are the lights? - The generator's gone again.
To mingle with the old-time throng
- Take some goulash, Mrs. Cohan. - Thank you.
A George M. Cohan discovery. Nobody ever had a better start.
Well, I hate to see the act split up, George, but if you think so.